(英语)高考英语二轮复习 专项训练 阅读理解含解析
（英语）高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question "If you could have any three things, what would you want?" at nursing homes in Harrison. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. "What are you looking at?" Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldn't afford to raise it. Ruby Kate and her mother, Amanda, asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn't be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald fries, pants that ft properly and even just prayer. Using heir own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations.The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents, hoping to collect %5,000. They hit their goal in a month. After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised $20,000 in 24 hours and more than $250,000 in five months.Earlier this year, Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters. Ruby Kate doesn't plan to stop there. "I consider kindness to be my hobby," she says, "and I'm very good at it."（1）What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?A.Pearl's sadness for missing her dog.B.The kindness of residents at nursing homes.C.Many nursing home residents' lack of luxuries.D.Her experience of working in a nursing home.（2）What can we learn from the passage?A.Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches.B.The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents' wishes.C.The nursing home introduced Ruby's story around the world.D.The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents' wishes.（3）What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate?A.People were supportive.B.Ruby Kate was generous.C.Raising money was quite easy.D.The programme was profitable.（4）Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate?A.Proud and enthusiastic.B.Creative and imaginative.C.Warm-hearted and selfless.D.Ambitious and modest.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了鲁比•凯特帮助养老院的居民实现他们的愿望，得到了许多同样好心的人的支持的故事。
（1）考查细节理解。
根据二段中的“Amanda, asked around an d discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.”可知阿曼达四处打听，发现许多养老院的居民连最小的奢侈品都买不起，于是露比•凯特决定做点什么。
即许多疗养院居民缺乏奢侈品激发了鲁比•凯特帮助疗养院的居民。
故选C。
（2）考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“Using heir own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months.”用他们自己的钱，奇西夫妇在三个月内答应了大约100人的愿望。
可知奇西夫妇帮助满足了居民的愿望。
故选B。
（3）考查推理判断。
根据第四段中的“After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised ﹩20,000 in 24 hours and more than ﹩250,000 in five months.”可知在GoFundMe将鲁比•凯特命名为“儿童英雄“之后，今年1月，她在国际上推广了她的故事，三个愿望在24小时内筹集了20000美元，在五个月内筹集了超过250000美元。
从这些数据可以看出人们都很支持。
故选A。
（4）考查推理判断。
根据最后一段“‘I consider kindness to be my hobby,’ she says, ‘and I'm ve ry good at it.’”可知我把善良当成我的爱好，她说，而且我很在行。
由此判断出鲁比•凯特是热心且无私的。
故选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。
2．阅读理解Money is the root of all evil (邪恶) and new study claims there may be some truth behind the saying. Scientists at the University of California Berkeley, US, announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do immoral things, such as lie or cheat, than poorer people. The scientists did a series of eight experiments. They published their findings online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNA《美国国家科学院院刊》).They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley. They noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalks. Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive ears ignored a pedestrian compared with only 30 percent of people driving mow modest cars.In another experiment, a group of college students was asked if they would do immoral things in various everyday situations. Examples included taking printer paper from work and not telling asalesperson when he or she gave back more change. Students from higher — class families were more likely to act dishonestly.According to the scientists, rich people often think money can get them out of trouble. This makes them less afraid to take risks. It also means they care less about other people's feelings. Finally, it just makes them greedier. “Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more, and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self- interest,” said Paul Piff, lead scientist of the study.Piff pointed out that the findings don't mean that all rich people are untrustworthy or all poor people honest. He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts（本能）and values in different ways.（1）By saying “money is the root of all evil”, the author wants to .A. link wealth with bad behaviorB. draw readers' attention to the researchC. show how the saying proves the findingsD. defend rich people who do immoral things （2）According to the scientists, which is NOT the factor that makes rich people immoral?A. They welcome risks.B. They have more desires.C. They believe money talks.D. They become more selfish.（3）Why did the scientists do the experiments?A. To show how social status affects people's morality.B. To show people's instincts and values in different ways.C. To test whether the saying “money is the root of all evil” is true.D. To show the difference between higher - class people and lower - class people.（4）What does the passage really want to show us?A. The poor are respectable.B. Money is the root of all evil.C. All rich people are untrustworthy.D. The rich are more likely to act badly.【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者主要通过展示几个实验的结果，旨在证明"金钱是一切罪恶的根源"这一说法可能是有一定道理的。
广东省广州市天河区2024高考英语二轮复习阅读理解及解析社会生活类07专题训练含解析
阅读理解（社会生活类）07十七、There have always been a lot of commonly believed but exercise. Some people believe that they can’t help putting on hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths：false ideas about being fat and doing weight as they get older, while othersI‘ll never lose weight一I come from a fat familyWrong! While we can’t change the body type we are bom with, we can’t blame our genes for making us fat. There’s plenty of evidence that fatness runs in famili es, and the main reason is that they share the same habits of eating too much and exercising too little.I am fat because I burn calories slowlyWrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism(新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people，they also fail to realize how much they eat! Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately. Exercise is boringWrong! Anything will become boring if you do it repetitively. The key is to develop a balanced and varied program thafs fun as well as progressive. If you enjoy a Sunday walk，take a different route. If you do yoga，try a tai chi class. If you like swimming, set yourself a distance or time challenge.No pain, no gainWrong! Exercise is not meant to hurt. Indeed, pain is your body telling you something’s wrong, and continuing to exercise could lead to serious injury. You may experience mild discomfort as you begin to exercise regularly, but this is your body adapting to the positive changes in your lifestyle and the aches should disappear relatively quickly. If they don’t, rest and seek medical advice.40.What does the author think about being fat?A.It is the family genes that make people fat.B.People are fat because they consume too little energy.C.A diary of exercise can prevent people from becoming fat.D.It is the consequence of people’s unbalanced lifestyle.41.According to the author, how can we make exercise more interesting?A.By taking varied exercise.B.By choosing simple exercise.C.By doing regular exercise.D.By sticking to outdoor exercise.42.What is the author’s opinion about “No pain, no gain” in exercising?A.Keeping fit is essentially a painful experience.B.Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt.C.Pain in exercise is a precondition for reaching your goal.D.Getting used to pain leads to positive changes in your body.43.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To declare the importance of keeping fit.B.To clarify some misconceptions about fatness and exercise.C.To confirm what has long been believed about keeping fit.D.To explain some medical facts about being fat and doing exercise.【考点】考察社会生活类阅读【文章大意】本文是人们中一些关于肥胖和熬炼的错误的观点的说明同时还否定了这些错误的观点。
新教材2024高考英语二轮专题复习小题天天必练阅读理解题型分类练八
阅读理解题型分类练(八) 主旨大意题——文章大意类A[2023·山东省青岛市高三检测] In 2014, Mahoney performed an act of kindness as part of a Facebook challenge. She picked a 79yearold senior named Wagner, who regularly gave back to the community. Mahoney wanted to know Wagner better, so they spent a day together, picking up groceries and getting their nails done. “It was the first time in years that someone had made a day about her，” says Mahoney.Their shared experience got Mahoney thinking. How many other seniors might benefit from dedicated attention? She came up with a plan: find local seniors with longtime dreams and work to fulfill their wishes. She named the new charity: We Are Young, or WAY for short.Seniors can nominate (提名) themselves or be nominated by someone else; wishes are then assessed by a community committee that lo oks at factors such as agerelated physical barriers, social isolation and financial need.Melanie nominated her husband, 78yearold Victor, to go rockhounding, a hobby he'd given up when it became too physically difficult to access the bay where he hunted for geodes (晶洞). The team at WAY hired a boat for him and his son so they could reach the bay and search out geodes on the beach. “Now, Victor has regained his selfconfidence and is willing to take on new challenges. We want to show that anything is possible with the support of others，” says Mahoney.Up to now, WAY has delivered on 41 dreams, ranging from a helicopter trip over a childhood blueberrypicking spot to travelling to Toronto to watch a Blue Jays game. While her charity operates only in Nova Scotia, Mahoney has her own dream. Each WAY wish is recorded on video, and she wants people watching to be inspired to fulfill a wish for a senior in their own community. “We want to create a national movement that shifts how we as a society view, value and support seniors，” says Mahoney. “That is the impact we're trying to create.”1．Why did Mahoney set up WAY?A．To complete a Facebook challenge.B．To give back to local communities.C．To do daily chores for the elderly.D．To help seniors realize their goals.2．How has WAY affected Victor?A．He has made more friends.B．He has started a new hobby.C．He has become highspirited.D．He has regained his son's support.3．What does Mahoney intend to do by recording videos?A．Rise to fame and fortune overnight.B．Keep memories alive for the elderly.C．Positively change our attitude towards the elderly.D．Improve interpersonal relationship in the community.4. What is the text mainly about?A．Lifelong dreams.B．A charity for seniors.C．Problems seniors meet.D．An unforgettable experience.B[2023·湖北省高三调研] More cities, states and regions are committing to comprehensive climate plans to decarbonize (减少碳排放) transportation by 2040. The need for action is now, and we need to rise to the challenge quickly. Google technology is unlocking our ability to generate climaterelated insights and impact on the globe.The transportation sector is where global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are rising the quickest. In 2018, Google launched the Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE). Using AI, the systems analyze transportation trends in a city by mode, helping local governments assess their progress in tackling GHG emissions. GHG inventory processes (温室气体排放清单) traditionally take months and multiple data sources to collect, and are now highly efficient, allowing government staff to reduce the cost and personnel burden of reporting.In pursuit of helping more cities take action against climate change, we will make transportation insights available in EIE for over 20，000 cities and regional governments by the end of the year, making it one of the largest ever collections of highquality, globally consistent environmental data sources.With EIE, cities have free access to Google's unique mapping data and insights so they can decide on cleaner transport policies. As part of Google's most ambitious decade of climate action, we've committed to helping more than 500 cities and local governments reduce a total sum of 1 billion tons of carbon emissions per year by 2030 and beyond.As the window continues to narrow on carrying out policies and plans to reduce emissions, we're collaborating with other associations, committed to addressing climate change. Our work with Cities Climate Leadership Group(C 40) will help us better support the needs of cities. Together we can provide higherquality transportation activity data to measure and track GHG emissions at a global scale, while also giving state and local governments resources to better understand what's working at a local level.5．What can we learn about EIE from paragraph 2?A．It takes over government staff's work.B．It predicts transportation trends in a city.C．It results in the rising of GHG emissions.D．It deals with data collection and analysis.6．What is the purpose of the project EIE?A．To promote Google's ambitious climate action．B．To help cities make more sustainable decisions.C．To provide environmental protection resources.D.To partner with 40 countries for climate solutions.7．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “collaborating” in the last paragraph?A．Cooperating. B．Compromising.C．Competing. D．Corresponding.8．What is the main idea of the passage?A.Google helps calculate people's carbon footprint with EIE.B．Local governments benefit from environmental data sources.C．Technology does its part in the action against climate change.D．Technology can increase people's environmental consciousness.C[2023·安徽省高三四月联考] Social media has completely taken over everyday life, affecting how society runs and changing individuals in ways that even they can feel. While social media can act as a platform for people to express themselves, it can also be overwhelming, especially for high school teens.To teenager Bryson Lan, deleting social media helped eliminate a significant distraction in his routine and keep up with teachers. “I was scrolling (滚动) through social networking sites so much，” Lan said. “I was also starting to struggle since I entered my high school year. When school started, I was super overwhelmed (不知所措的), and I was just not ready for it.”Most teenagers fear that by eliminating these apps, they will miss out on connections with their peers and feel a significant loss to their social life. However, Lan found he didn't miss anything during his time without social media.Another problem with social media is the amount of “junk content” posted. People are regularly posting and updating on social media, and much of the content has no meaning to other viewers and is ultimately a__time__suck．However, social media isn't all negative. Social media can be a place to develop passions and boost creativity. For example, Lan found his interest in photography blossom after seeing works from other pho tographers on social media. “Social media is a good place where you can have a portfolio (作品集) or upload your works，” Lan said. “A lot of people have photography accounts or art accounts. In some ways, I think it actually furthers your hobby.”The vast audience that social media can reach brings convenience and effectiveness in the spread of art. Although some people might be discouraged by other artists' impressive works, Lan is inspired to produce better photographs.“Thanks to this revolutionary developm ent of social media, we can enjoy a world where everyone is closer than before，” Lan said. “But we also need to have the skills to make good use of social media, and that depends on each person's efforts.”9．What did getting rid of social media bring Lan?A．More distractions.B．Confusion about life.C．A smaller social circle.D．More attention on his studies.10．What does the underlined phrase “a time suck” in Paragraph 4 mean?A．A waste of time. B．A timetable.C．A lack of time. D．A time switch.11．What's Lan's attitude towards social media?A．Doubtful. B．Unclear.C．Objective. D．Supportive.12．What's the main idea of the text?A．Most teenagers' opinions on social media.B．The effects social media has on teenagers.C．Innovative development of social media.D．The problems social media brings people.阅读理解题型分类练(八)A【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。
高考英语二轮复习阅读训练及答案
高考英语二轮复习阅读训练及答案高考英语二轮复习阅读训练1：What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.46. We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.learning better at school shows power in your jobthe better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career.learning each subject well is an ability in many jobs.we should think about how to find our career47. From the passage we learn that if a students school performance is not good, he will _____.A. have no hope in his future workB. be hopeful to find a suitable jobC. regret not having worked harder at schoolD. have an opportunity of a new beginning in his future work48. All the subjects may have direct value for job hunting except _________.A. mathematicsB. EnglishC. historyD. technical drawing49. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “_________”.A. heavy- handedB. the bestC. importantD. skilled50. The passage mainly discusses ___________.A. The relationship between school performance and careerB. how to get a jobC. How to show strengths in your workD. working experience and knowledge at school二轮复习阅读训练答案：46- 50 BDCAA高考英语二轮复习阅读训练2：In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity, others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children who held the belief that their self –worth relied (依赖) on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life – and – death affairs. In their single – minded pursuit (追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner andpays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to se ek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesnt matter because I really didnt try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones self – respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we discovera new meaning in competition.41.What does this passage mainly talk about?petition helps to set up self – respect.B.Opinions about competition are different among people.petition is harmful to personal quality development.D.Failures are necessary experiences in competition42.Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?A.It pushes society forward.B.It builds up a sense of duty.C.It improves personal abilities.D.It encourages individual efforts.43.The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means .A.those who try their best to winB.those who value competition most highlyC.those who are against competition most stronglyD.those who rely on others most for success44.What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those witha desire to fail ?A.Ones worth lies in his performance compared with others.B.Ones success in competition needs great efforts.C.Ones achievement is determined by his particular skills.D.Ones success is based on how hard he has tried.45.Which point of view may the author agree to?A.Every effort should be paid back.petition should be encouraged.C.Winning should be a life – and – death matter.D.Fear of failure should be removed in competition.二轮复习阅读训练答案：41.B 42.A 43.C 44.A 45.D。
高考英语二轮复习专题-阅读理解及答案解析.docx
高考英语二轮复习专题阅读理解精选1So long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake to do for children that which only children can do for themselves. Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them・ It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading. Douglas insists that "reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible^.Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. They differ in kind and function. The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to devise the most efficient system for teaching themselves to read. Teaching is also public activity. It can be seen and observed.Learning to read involves all that each individual does to make sense of the world of printed language. Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public scrutiny.If teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable ,what then can be done through teaching that will aid the child in the quest （探索）for knowledge? Smith has one principal rule for all teaching instructions. "Make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children."When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfill them appropriately, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is eliminated. Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the opportunity to solve the problem of leaning to read by reading.26.The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that.A.it is one of the most difficult school coursesB.students spend endless hours in readingC.reading tasks are assigned with little guidanceD.too much time is spent in teaching about reading27.The teaching of reading will be successful if _______________ ・A.teachers can improve conditions at school for the studentsB.teachers can enable students to develop their own way of readingC.teachers can devise the most efficient system for readingD.teachers can make their teaching activities observable28.The underlined word “scrutiny” most probably means"_____________A.inquiryB. observationC. controlD. suspicion29.According to the passage, learning to read will no longer be a difficult task when ______________•A.children become highly motivatedB.teacher and learner roles are interchangeableC.teaching helps children in the search for knowledgeD.reading enriches children's experience30.The main idea of the passage is that ______________ .A.teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to readB.teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possibleC.reading ability is something acquired rather than taughtD.reading is more complicated that generally believed【答案与解析】26—30 DBBAC木文是一篇议论文，在对传统的阅读教学方式进行批判的同时，论述了作者自己阅读的教学观：阅读的教与学是两个完全不同的过程。
二轮复习高考英语专题复习 阅读理解(附答案)
二轮复习高考英语专题复习阅读理解(附答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to justify giving up juicy burgers and delicious steaks? Probably not, according to researchers who reviewed data from 12 clinical trials involving about 54,000 people. In a series of controversial papers, the researchers argue that the increased health risks tied to red meat are small and uncertain, and that cutting back likely wouldn't be worth it for people who enjoy meat.Those conclusions go against established medical advice. They were swiftly attacked by a group of famous U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop the papers from being published until their criticisms were addressed.The new work does not say red or processed meats like hot dogs and bacon are healthy, or that people should eat more of them. The team's reviews of past studies generally support the ties to cancer, heart disease and other bad health outcomes. But the authors say the evidence is weak, and that there's not much certainty meat is really the cause, since other diet and lifestyle factors could be at play.If the latest example of how divisive nutrition research has become, with its uncertainties leaving the door open for conflicting advice. Critics say findings often aren't backed by strong evidence. Defenders counter that nutrition studies can rarely be conclusive because of the difficulty of measuring the effects of any single food, but that methods have improved.Based on their analyses, the researchers said people do not have to cut back for health reasons. But they noted that their own advice is weak, and acknowledged that they didn't consider factors such as animal welfare and the environment. Indeed, the case that meat production is bad for animal welfare and the environment is stronger than the case that it's bad for human health, according to an editorial that accompanies the report.Not all of the report authors agreed with its conclusions. Three of the 14 researchers said they support reducing red and processed meats. A coauthor of one of the reviews is also among those who called for a publication delay.Those who pushed to postpone publication also questioned why certain studies were included in the reviews while others were left out.As for his own diet, Dr. Gordon Guyatt, a member of the international research team that conducted the reviews, said he no longer thinks red or processed meats have significant health risks. But he said he still avoids them out of habit, and for animal welfare and environmental reasons.（1）What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?A.To introduce a new relationship between health and eating red meat.B.To urge more people to keep away from eating red meat regularly.C.To present a new controversial view on impacts of eating red meat.D.To criticize nutrition studies for lacking of conclusive evidence.（2）What is the author's attitude towards the new research?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Disapproving.D.Objective.（3）Guyatt's avoiding red meats has the weakest connection with_______.A.health risksB.diet habitsC.animal welfareD.environmental protection（4）What can we learn from the recent research?A.Red meats don't have significant health risks.B.Reducing meat consumption will be worth it.C.The report authors have reached a consensus.D.Consuming red meat will do good to health.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）A（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，作者对于吃红肉是否与癌症和心脏病有关引用了研究发现、结果、例子等客观数据和事实来写这篇文章。
高考英语二轮复习 专项训练 阅读理解及解析
高考英语二轮复习专项训练阅读理解及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解“Years ago when I was at the Grand Canyon, I remembered someone coming up to the canyon's edge, taking a shot with a camera and then walking away, like 'got it – done', barely even glancing at the magnificent sc ene in front of him,” Linda Henkel, a scientist at Fairfield University, US told Live Science.Henkel was surprised by how obsessed (痴迷的) people are with taking pictures these days - before dinner, during friends' birthday parties, on museum tours and so on.They keep taking pictures because they think that it helps record the moment, but as Henkel's latest study has just found out, this obsession may prevent their brains remembering what actually happened, reported The Guardian.In her study, Henkel led a group of college students around a museum and asked them to simply observe 15 objects and photograph 15 others. The next day the students' memory of the tour was tested, and the results showed that they were less accurate in recognizing the objects and they remembered fewer details about them if they photographed them.''When people rely on technology to remember them — counting on the camera to record the event and thus not needing to attend to it fully themselves, it can have a negative impact on how well they remember their experiences,” Henkel explained.But there is also an exception: if students zoomed in to photograph part of an object, their memory actually improved, and those who focused the lens (镜头) on a specific area could even recall parts that weren't in the frame.So basically, this study is saying that constantly taking pictures can harm your memory. But shouldn't reviewing pictures we have taken help wake up our memories? This is true, but only if we spend enough time doing it.“In order to remember, we have to access and interact with the photos, rather than just collect them,” Henkel told The Telegraph. However, previous research has shown that most people never take the time to look over their digital pictures simply because there are too many of them and they aren't usually very organized on their computers.（1）Why did the author mention Henkel's trip to the Grand Canyon at the beginning? A. To complain about some tourists' bad habits. B. To give suggestions on how to enjoy one's tour.C. To point out people's obsession with taking pictures.D. To describe the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon.（2）What can we learn from Henkel's study?A. Reviewing pictures always helps people bring back memories easily.B. Taking pictures in a museum tour helps students recognize objects better.C. People should spend more time taking pictures than studying real objects.D. Pictures focusing on the details of objects probably improve people's memories.（3）The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 probably refers to “________”.A. the cameraB. technologyC. the eventD. an object（4）What is the article mainly about?A. People's obsession with taking pictures and its influence.B. Possible ways of using pictures to improve one's memory.C. Great harm to memory caused by taking pictures constantly.D. A believable study into the negative impact of lining cameras often.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）C（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，人们都有拍照的喜好，拍照有助于我们记忆。
2023届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化100题(7)(含解析)
2023届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化100题（7）1.CVCC's High School ProgramCareer-technical programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center allow students flexible career paths with advanced academics to prepare them for college and the work force.Electrical SystemsEach student is provided with trade-related classroom training that produces competency and pride that lead to true craftsmanship. Learn how to use many of the latest tools and technologies with hands-on training in our fully equipped lab. The program's diversified coursework gives students a strong foundation in the installation and repair of electrical systems, in addition to receiving skill training, working and earning a paycheck on the job.Engineering TechnologyYou'll learn engineering concepts and technologies such as applied logic, digital electronics, computer-aided design, robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing. The project-based approach lets you apply your skills to real situations. In practice, you'll pick your own real-world problems to solve and graduate ready for a college engineering program.Sports Medicine Exercise ScienceThis science-based program combines lectures, hands-on labs and critical thinking activities with all of the latest fitness technology. Students have the unique opportunity to learn in exercise and sports environments alongside exercise and sports professionals using advanced medical techniques to prevent and heal injuries. Upon completion of the program, students may earn college credits at various universities in Ohio. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and "C" or better in Biology. Education ProfessionsEducation Professions introduces college-minded students to the field of education. This foundational course benefits all education majors regardless of specialty. Observation and field experiences provide the first-hand experience you need to decide if a career in education is for you. Admission is with high school counselor(顾问) recommendation only.1.Which program offers students pay?A.Electrical Systems.B.Engineering Technology.C.Sports Medicine Exercise Science.cation Professions.2.What is special about Sports Medicine Exercise Science?A.It is targeted at college students in Ohio.B.It is aimed at training professional athletes.C.It only admits applicants with recommendation.D.It has academic requirements for applicants.3.What can we infer from the programs mentioned in the text?A.They are science-related.B.They are technology-centered.C.They stress practical training.D.They guarantee admission to college.2. What's the effect of poetry on our brain? Scientists have been investigating the neural connections and brain circuits that can work in the reading of poetry for some time. And, even though the research has only just begun, the results are already fascinating.Poetry has the oldest recorded texts in literature. Although it's impossible to say exactly when it began to be used in the oral tradition, we dare to say that it's accompanied humanity forever. This gives us an ideaof the impact that poetic language can have on our emotional and cognitive state. The emotional response to literature in general shares areas of activation with music. However, more areas of the right hemisphere seem to be related to poetry. The researchers measured the goosebumps resulting from the tingling(刺痛的) sensation in reading poetry. This type of sensation has also been proven to result from music. However, the tingling sensations produced by poetry activate different areas of the brain compared to those activated by music.Dr. Eugen Wassiliwizky's team collected data on behavioral responses in people reading or listening to poetry. They proved that poetry is capable of causing emotional responses and rich emotional experiences. In addition, a poem expresses the poet's ideas. From a psychological view, poetry is a game of language that manages to group words in a surprising way. We could compare this with how a chef combines ingredients that seem impossible to combine, producing extraordinary results. Poetry is based on rules of construction. It sets up a rhythm, which then breaks, before finally returning to it. The play on the meanings of words, sometimes several meanings in just one word, is extremely intellectually inspiring. We can read a poem a thousand times, and still find its new meanings.Generally, our passage through the wonderful world of poetry is cut short by a rather reduced exposure during childhood and the overly analytical approach of this literary genre, which is given in most schools. Although the studies that experts have conducted on poetry get a lot of interesting results, poetry still holds a mystery that science hasn't yet been able to investigate. For example, why a perfect cadence(抑扬顿挫) and rhythm can lift the spirits of people is the new challenge for the research.1.What is the main difference between poetry and music?A.Music causes fewer goosebumps.B.Poetry creates more tingling sensations.C.They work on different parts of the brain.D.They are processed in different parts of the brain.2.What does the author probably think of poetry?A.It is vague in its meaning but rich in emotional experiencesB.It combines ingredients and extraordinary results.C.It expresses something about the poet.D.It's a pure game of language that gives surprises to readers.3.What might be the problem when we learn poetry at school?A.We analyze this literary genre too much.B.We make children more exposed to it.C.We haven't read a poem a thousand times.D.We rely too much on our teachers.4.What is this text mainly about?A.Findings about poetry.B.The history of poetry.C.How to write poetry.D.How to appreciate poetry.3.Lonely Planet TripsHere are some travel destinations on the website of Lonely Planet. Reading them, you'll make your own decision about the trip in a flash.BhutanThe Kingdom of Bhutan, located on the Silk Road in South Asia, claimed the No. 1 spot partly for its majestic beauty and because it had become the first fully organic nation. The kingdom has lush(繁茂的) subtropical plains in the south and sub-alpine Himalayan mountains in the north.North MacedoniaIf you want an alternative to Europe's more popular travel spots, North Macedonia could be for you. Its mountains and trails are "blissfully quiet" and the locals are "unfailingly helpful" according to Lonely Planet. Among its destinations is Ohrid, a charming, old town dotted with medieval ruins and churches, lined with cobblestone streets, and overlooking Lake Ohrid.SeychellesMother Nature was unbelievably generous with the Seychelles, a fabled paradise whose islands lie scattered across the Indian Ocean. Spellbinding beaches are the main attraction, and what beaches! Beyond the beach, diving and snorkeling(徒手潜水) are brilliant in the warm waters amid abundant marine life, while few places on the planet do ocean-side luxury quite like the Seychelles.Costa RicaCosta Rica is beloved for many reasons, from its coffee to its epic surfing. It's also notable for its reliance on green energy sources. In fact, 90%of its energy is created by regenerative sources such as wind and water. It is also one of the world's most biodiverse countries—home to half a million species. Of course, no trip to Costa Rica is complete without a visit to the Sloth Sanctuary.1.What can tourists appreciate in both Bhutan and North Macedonia?anic products.B.Subtropical jungles.C.Medieval architecture.D.Mountain scenery.2.Which of the following features Seychelles?A.Pleasant quietness.B.Tasty coffee.C.Fascinating beaches.D.Cobblestone streets.3.What is Costa Rica distinguished for?A.Renewable resources.B.Biodiverse plants.C.Frontier preserves.D.The Silk Road.4. When a typical kid hums a tune, it's usually something like "Twinkle, twinkle, little star," not Finnish composer Jean Sibelius's Violin Concerto in D Minor.So when Nygel Witherspoon began to hum the very difficult concerto, his family guessed that he should have music lessons. He was, however, just 3 years old."He was calm, with an ability to focus," recalled David Holmes, Witherspoon's cello teacher from age 3 to 16.Witherspoon is a familiar name in his hometown. He has inherited his talent from both sides of his family, including his aunt, the late jazz vocalist Shirley Witherspoon.The 17-year-old doesn't see himself as competitive. "I think it's more important for students to have a supportive environment than a competitive one," he said. "It's great to have a support system, where you can be yourself and improve right along with others doing the same thing."Witherspoon's love of music blossomed as he attended viola lessons with older siblings. Their teacher, David France, noticed that the little boy was a sponge."He'd absorbed everything they did," France said. Witherspoon was given a box violin, but he wanted to play "the big one"—the cello. He loved its size and tone. That's when he was matched with his teacher Holmes.Witherspoon's drive is inspired by the connection music provides. He recalled that he and his siblings performed as a chamber trio at their grandmother's nursing home. The positive reaction from residents gave him motivation. "It's so important, whether it's hip-hop or classical," he said. "Music is the universal language. It connects all of us."His mother runs an in-home day care center where lucky children can hear Witherspoon's concertos as background music.Witherspoon finds the noisy environment helpful in terms of learning to focus and play with distractions. As he practices in the kitchen sometimes children toddle up to listen.Despite years of performing, Witherspoon said he still gets nervous sometimes."But once I'm on stage, I connect with my instrument and try to tell a story with my music," he said.1.How was Witherspoon different from other kids when he was 3?A.He began to teach himself music.B.He was able to hum very difficult tunes.C.He had already made up his mind to learn violin.D.He could already play the songs he listened to.2.What does Witherspoon think is important for music learners?A.Practicing hard.B.Being very competitive.C.Being in a supportive environment.D.Having a good teacher from an early age.3.What is France's impression of Witherspoon?A.He is a fast learner.B.He is a creative player.C.He works very hard.D.He is open-minded.4.What is the main purpose of Paragraph 8?A.To stress how music connects people.B.To compare Witherspoon's performance with his siblings'.C.To show that motivation plays a big role in music studies.D.To show how studying music helped Witherspoon overcome difficulties.5. After paying ￡20 for my racing red ukulele at a music shop in the Denmark Street, I happily turned up to the "Ukulele Hootenany" at a club near Liverpool Street. The host came around and tuned it for me. Iwas about to start playing when the little man approached again and said, "Let me tune that again for you."I hesitated, wanting to reassure him that I'd not touched it since its last tuning, but he took it and returned a few minutes later saying, "I've tuned it, but it won't be worth it—use this one instead." And he handed me a racing red version of a more expensive ukulele that I happily handled clumsily with that night.You can master the basics online and come along expecting to be able to play the most commonly used chords. Just don't expect to fluently flip between them without any mistakes. It is easier said than done.What makes this hobby unique is the fact that it's not seen as a "serious" instrument, so it attracts those more likely to pick it up for fun. That night's participants were a random collection of around 30 people ranging from 20 to 60, with various shaped and sized ukuleles and various levels of ability.We sat around a table, with two song books in front of us, and the "leader" called out a page number as we flipped through to a well-known Johnny Cash or Queen tune and did our best to keep up, but we failed. Later on we got into argument about the speed of the rhythm.But the part I enjoyed most and that I wasn't expecting was the singalong. Everyone sang, and as no one cared about your singing abilities, people had lots of fun when they were harmonizing and putting on a heavy Southern accent even if it's not a country song. What it resulted in was a hobby with a unique mix and thus one of my favorites; it was cheap, social, and above all great fun.1.Which of the following words can best describe the host?A.Strict and responsible.B.Considerate and generous.C.Friendly but stubborn.D.Ambitious and professional.2.Who does the ukulele appeal to most?A.People who are serious musicians.B.People who are keen on classical music.C.People who seek pleasure in playing despite mistakes.D.People who expect social interactions with strangers.3.What can you infer from the passage?A.Each member of the crew played excellent tunes.B.They couldn't produce a consistent rhythm while playing.C.The author was good at singing country songs.D.The author couldn't catch up with others during the singalong part.4.How did the author feel that night?A.Embarrassed.B.Moody.C.Cheerful.D.Optimistic.6. Amanda had just come home from school. Exhausted but looking forward to receiving an e-mail from Bridget in New Zealand, she turned on her computer and waited impatiently for it to start up. As she waited, she began thinking about the times she spent with Bridget, her best friend, since elementary school. Just then, an envelope popped up on her screen.Amanda sat up and clicked on the "Inbox" bar, expecting to see her friend's usual e-mail. Amanda was surprised to see the e-mail address belonging to Bridget's brother in bold type at the top of a row of e-mailsin her inbox. He seldom wrote to her because he was much older and they had nothing in common. A feeling of dread passed through her but she ignored it."It was probably nothing," she said as she clicked on the e-mail. What she saw was totally unexpected. It was a short e-mail. He simply said that Bridget had been in a serious car accident and was hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU). And he also said he would write again later. Amanda's jaw dropped and her fingers that had been so busy clicking the mouse buttons earlier slid off the computer table.At a loss as to what to do, Amanda hurriedly typed an e-mail in response. She asked Bridget's brother for more information about the accident and Bridget's condition. Amanda's eyes brimmed with tears that streamed down her cheeks. She could not help remembering that Bridget had told her about her plans to return to Singapore to visit her. She wanted to call Bridget's brother immediately but it was only then that she realized she did not have his number.Sitting up, she clicked on the "Inbox" bar to check her incoming message again. However, the sign "No New Message" flashed at the bottom of her screen.1.What can we know about Amanda from Paragraph 1?A.She missed her best friend Bridget very much.B.She was happy to hear from Bridget's brother.C.She hasn't contacted her friend Bridget for long.D.She has never heard from Bridget's brother before.2.What does the underlined word "dread" mean in Paragraph 2?A.Loneliness.B.Fear.C.Regret.D.Relief.3.How did Amanda feel after reading the e-mail?A.Excited.B.Disappointed.C.Surprised.D.Concerned.4.What is the best title for the text?A.A Shocking E-mailB.A Car AccidentC.A Terrible DayD.A True Friend7. Emily Bonfim Camargo, a 10-year-old girl, has cerebral palsy(大脑性瘫痪). Because of her condition, her involuntary movements prevent her from freely holding objects with her hands or standing up. She's never been able to walk, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have the same dreams and hopes as other children. In particular, she's always wanted to ride a bicycle."That was her dream, and I had to do something to help," her grandfather Clovis Urias dos Santos, a 69-year-old former construction worker said. First he tried to make his granddaughter's dream come true by buying her a tricycle. Unfortunately, she was unable to hold the handlebars to guide the vehicle, and she couldn't keep her balance on the seat. Her grandfather, however, isn't a man who is easily discouraged.In his home workshop, he started to think of how he could make a more stable tricycle for her. He started to take things apart and put the useful pieces back together. "I fixed brakes to the pedals, and Ididn't put on handlebars," he told Sempre Familia, the local news media.This vehicle isn't just for fun. It's also practical. Clovis added a basket behind the seat, so that Emily can carry her backpack for school, or some groceries, because she likes to go to the supermarket and bakerywith him. Emily's special tricycle is also stylish. "After the tricycle was ready, I painted it pink and purple because Emily chose those colors. She was very happy, and I was even happier," Clovis said.There's no cure for cerebral palsy, although there is medicine to decrease involuntary muscle movements. So what does the future hold for Emily? Only time will tell, but the support of her family will fill her future with hope.1.What do we know about Emily from Paragraph 1?A.She can't afford a new bike.B.She has set up a home workshop.C.She hasn't been able to walk since 10.D.She shares common dreams with others.2.Which of the following words can best describe Clovis?A.Courageous and calm.B.Determined and loving.C.Cooperative and generous.D.Ambitious and professional.3.How would Emily control the tricycle her grandfather had made?A.By holding the handlebars.B.By keeping her balance on the seat.C.By putting her hand on the brakes.D.By pressing the brakes on the pedals.4.What's the main idea of the text?A.A family that is full of love.B.A tricycle made of useful pieces.C.A girl whose future is filled with misfortune.D.A grandfather created a tricycle for his granddaughter.8. This vacation has been an amazing one, a vacation spent in exploring beautiful regions and islands. I spent an incredible vacation recharging my batteries, and I'm ready for the remaining days of the year! So no, I don't have the post-vacation blues, but it seems like everyone else does.All I see is what people post on social media about how unhappy they are to be coming back to their everyday life. Going back to their "routines" makes them sad.But we need to analyze this a bit more. Sure, who doesn't like vacations? But the whole concept that "Vacations are great." and "Regular life sucks." is so bad! Because if you don't like your regular life, it means that you're spending 70% of your life doing something you don't like, and the remaining time trying to recharge to face that 70% of your life. It's not sustainable.When I went on the trip to Ischia, I met so many food and travel bloggers, but guess what, they are all either at university or working full-time! They found the time to create something they are enthusiastic about! It's never too late to change that routine you so desperately want to get rid of. Sure, it takes a bit of investment initially, but when you come home after doing something you love, I assure you, it won't even feel like you've overworked!Don't get me wrong, swimming in clear waters is better than sitting in an office. But what if you were working toward something bigger? A project? Something creative? Wouldn't you feel more motivated to get back and work on it? The post-vacation blues are normal, but let's not make vacations the only thing we're looking forward to in life! Your everyday life can be amazing too. You just have to take a few steps toward making it so. The first thing to do is to overcome the blues.1.How does the author feel after his vacation?A.Energetic.B.Depressed.C.Exhausted.D.Unhappy.2.How does the author discuss most people's post-vacation life?A.By questioning.B.By giving examples.C.By doing an analysis.D.By presenting statistics.3.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A.The enthusiasm for life.B.The change of the routine.C.The necessity of creativity.D.The importance of doing favorites.4.What will the author most probably tell us next?A.How to work toward bigger projects.B.How to conquer the post-vacation blues.C.What we should do to feel motivated.D.Why we should stick to what we love.9. Identical twins(同卵双胞胎) may not be exact copies at the DNA level after all. Normally, identical twins differ by 5.2 genetic changes. Researchers shared their new findings in Nature Genetics.Identical twins are also called monozygotic twins(单卵双胞胎). They come from a single egg. That egg replicates and forms an embryo(胚胎). Then, it splits into two groups of cells. Each of these will go on to become a baby.Identical twins have long been thought to have the exact same genes. That's why some scientific studies study these twins. Such studies try to determine whether particular features, diseases or conditions are due to genes or instead reflect environmental influences. Any difference in the health of identical twins was thought to be due to different environmental exposure. The new findings, though, suggest that genetic changes might also explain why identical twins aren't truly identical.Researchers in Iceland studied 381 pairs of identical twins. Then the scientists studied all the genes in each person carefully. Only 38 pairs of twins had all the same genes. Most twin pairs differed somewhat in their DNA. Those differences likely arose long before birth. It could have happened either just before one embryo split to form two or it could have happened shortly after the split. Some of the twins had many genetic differences. Thirty-nine pairs had more than 100 differences in their genes.Genetic changes, or mutations(突变), seen in the newly studied twins suggest that embryos don't split neatly in half when twins form. Some twins may arise when a single cell or a small group of cells splits off from an embryo. How many cells each twin originates from may determine how genetically different they are. More uneven splits of the embryo may lead to a greater number of genetic differences in the twins.1.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1?A.Make a comparison.B.Propose a definition.C.Present a conclusion.D.Raise an argument.2.What may explain the reason why identical twins aren't the same?A.Some diseases.cational effects.C.The genetic origins.D.The changes of genes.3.What does the research in Iceland show?A.Almost all the twins have no difference in genes.B.Half of the twins have more than 100 differences in genes.C.About ten percent of the twins share the same genes.D.Genetic differences usually occur shortly after the split.4.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Some Identical Twins Don't Have the Same DNAB.Many People Have the Exactly Similar GenesC.Not All the Identical Twins Look the SameD.Identical Twins Attract Many Researchers10. The benefits of coconut oil have been a big talking point recently, particularly its health-promoting effects. But what is it about this oil that's so good for us?To start with, it's full of saturated fats that can boost our HDL levels. HDL-C, also known as "good cholesterol(胆固醇)", removes "bad cholesterol" from the walls of our blood vessels, thus reducing our risk of strokes and heart disease. Coconut oil's fatty acids also protect our stomachs from parasites(寄生虫) and harmful bacteria that play havoc with our digestive system. Despite such remarkable benefits, it's important to remember that coconut oil is high in fat, so consume it in moderation. The daily allowance recommended by some doctors is two tablespoons of coconut oil.Just as our skin needs to be kept healthy and moisturized, our lips need maintenance, too. Once again, coconut oil is here to help. Its moisturizing and antibacterial properties make coconut oil a great lipbalm(润唇膏). Here, we show you a simple way to make your own coconut oil-based lip balm at home.You will need: 1.5 tbsp coconut oil; 1.5 tbsp honey; 0.5 tbsp beeswax; a pan; a beaker; a spoon; about 5 empty containers for your lip balm. You could also add a few drops of essential oil for a scented lip balm or a small piece of lipstick for a hint of color.Steps are as follows:(1)Combine all of the ingredients in the beaker. Add water to the pan and put the beaker inside over low heat.(2)Stir the ingredients continuously with the spoon until the mixture is completely melted.(3)Keep stirring the ingredients for another 7—10 minutes so that they are well blended, which will prevent them from separating as they set.(4)Remove the beaker from the pan and pour the mixture into each container.(5)Allow the mixture to cool and harden.The homemade lip balm makes a great gift. Your friends and loved ones will be impressed by your efforts and delighted to receive your personal creation.1.What does the underlined phrase "play havoc with" probably mean?A.Operate.B.Damage.C.Protect.D.Restore.2.What warning does the text give about coconut oil?A.It can raise the cholesterol level.B.You shouldn't mix it with other oils.C.It may make your skin become sensitive.D.You should limit its amount in your diet.3.If you want to use essential oil in your lip balm, when should you add it in?A.Before the mixture is stirred.B.After the other ingredients are melted.C.When the ingredients are added to the beaker.D.Before the mixture is poured into the containers.4.What's the text mainly about?A.The risks of cooking with coconut oil.B.The steps to extract coconut oil at home.C.The reasons why coconut oil is good for health.D.The benefits of coconut oil and how to use it wisely.答案以及解析1.答案：1-3 ADC解析：1.细节理解题。
2023届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化100题(3)(含解析)
2023届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解强化100题（3）1. As online learning becomes more common and more and more resources are converted to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and, in their place, everyone should be given an iPad with an e-reader subscription.Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they won't have to travel to a library to get a book; they can simply click on what they want to read and read it wherever they are.However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. First, digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs. book reading found people read 20—30% slower on tablets, retain 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read compared to people who read the same information in print.Second, it is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a multitude of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to converse with their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering patron questions, and keeping the community connected. A survey conducted in 2015 found that nearly two-thirds of American adults feel that closing their local library would have a major impact on their community. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, benefits tablets can't offer nearly as well or as easily.While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the various issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many of the benefits of libraries that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object.1.What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Changed.B.Translated.C.Conveyed.D.Scanned.2.According to the passage, the author probably agrees that _____.A.it's inefficient for readers to read on tabletsB.the only service libraries offer is book lendingC.public libraries should be replaced with digital devicesD.digital books and resources encourage people to spend more time reading3.What's the purpose of the passage?A.To persuade people to use libraries.B.To emphasize the benefits of libraries.C.To encourage communities to build more libraries.D.To compare digital books with real books.4. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?I: Introduction CP: Central point P: Point SP: Sub-point(次要点) C: ConclusionA. B.C. D.2. Humans may have been enjoying cacao, the substance used to make chocolate, for much longer than experts had thought. Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada have found that humans started growing cacao trees and consuming cacao around 5,300 years ago.The researchers found evidence of cacao's use at an ancient village in the highlands of southeastern Ecuador. They examined the remains of very old objects at the Santa Ana-La Florida archeological site. The village was part of the Mayo-Chinchipe culture of the Andes. Time has had little effect on the village and ceremonial center. The researchers were able to find a lot of evidence of the use of cacao. Scientists had already mostly agreed that cacao was first raised in South America instead of Central America, as they once believed. But the new discovery shows cacao was domesticated about 1,500 years earlier than was known before.The University of British Columbia researchers found extremely small pieces from the cacao tree in the remains of containers and other objects, as well as genetic material from the tree. They also identified a substance found in the cacao tree but not in its wild relatives. This suggests that humans grew the tree for food purposes.Today, the seeds are cooked and turned into many chocolate products. But thousands of years ago, cacao was used to make drinks.Archeological evidence suggests cacao domestication moved into Central America and Mexico about 4,000 years ago. It is not clear how cacao's use spread between South and Central America. But by the time Spanish explorers arrived in Central America in the late 1400s, people were using it to make hot and cold chocolate drinks with spices. By the 1580s, Spain began importing cacao and spreading it to other European countries. By the 1800s, technology developed in the Netherlands made it possible to turn cacao into a solid chocolate product.1.What did the researchers do to find evidence of the cacao's use in ancient times?A.They traveled in Ecuador's village.B.They researched the history of chocolate.C.They studied the remains of very old objects.D.They asked the old villagers for help.2.How did the people in South America get the cacao 5,300 years ago?A.By growing the cacao tree by themselves.B.By collecting it in the wild.C.By buying it from central America.D.By getting it from chocolate.3.According to the text, when did the solid chocolate first appear?A.5,300 years ago.B.4,000 years ago.C.In the 1400s.D.In the 1800s.4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.The History of Cacao Tree GrowingB.Human's Preference for CacaoC.Chocolate's Story Older Than Once ThoughtD.The Research of Chocolate in Ancient Times3. People who seek comfort by pouring their hearts out in Courtney's office don't get rewarded with an Xanax or Prozac prescription(处方). Instead, they walk away with a reading list of some fictions.Such fictions as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple teach you complicated topics like racism, poverty, bullying and other issues. They could also help you know your own heart and others'. Keith Oatley, a psychology professor at Toronto University, recommends novels that help us understand the characters from the inside rather than plot-driven novels. We can learn from a literary masterpiece, such as Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, or from popular fictions such as Harry Potter. Spending quality time with these characters as you relax on the beach or sit propped up on bed pillows may enhance your EQ (emotional intelligence).Lab tests seem to show this. Brain scans of people who have been reading fictions show the area that corresponds with emotion lights up. Even if you are not a keen reader, there's still hope. Past studies have shown serial TV programs that are character driven such as The West Wing or The Good Wife also help you better understand what we human beings are up to. Other studies have shown watching character-driven sitcoms can lessen a viewer's prejudice.You can be as witty as Sherlock, but to get along well in this life, you really do need to understand people emotionally. And you can't be as emotionally unavailable as Mr. Darcy throughout much of Pride and Prejudice. You have to learn the lesson Jane Austen is trying to teach with that book. Kieth said, "To love people, you really have to know them." People say you only get one life, but I say read fictions and you can live many lives in one.1.Which statement is true according to the passage?A.Reading novels cures diseases.B.Plot-driven novels are not beneficial.C.Woolf stands out as a novelist.D.Brain scans influence people's EQ.2.How is the third paragraph mainly developed?A.By listing numbers and data.B.By following time order.C.By providing some evidence.D.By making good comparisons.3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Sherlock gets along well in life.B.Darcy is not very emotionally intelligent.C.Keith loves reading Austen's novels.D.Reading fictions can lengthen our life.4.What is the best title for the text?A.The Collapse of Traditional PrescriptionB.Ways to Boost EQC.Suggestions on Choosing Right NovelsD.Reading Fictions Benefits EQ4. If your friend says she feels relaxed, but you see that she closes her hands into fists, you may doubt her words. Robots, however, might believe her. Body language says a lot, but robots have great difficulty in observing tiny body movements and can miss important social signals as a result.Researchers developed a body-tracking system that might help solve this problem. The system called OpenPose can track body movement in real time. One important quality of it is that it can track not only a person's head, body, arms and legs but also his fingers. To do that, the researchers used a dome lined with 500 cameras, where they recorded body movements at different angles and then used those pictures to build a data set.They then passed those pictures through a key point detector to identify and label specific body parts. The software also learned to connect the body parts with different people.The pictures from the dome were recorded in 2-D. But the researchers used 3-D technology to help the system understand how each movement appears from different angles. With all of this data processed, the system can determine how the whole hand looks even if some fingers cannot be seen.Now that the system has this data set to draw from, it can run with just one camera and one computer. It no longer requires the camera-lined dome to determine body poses, making the technology mobile and accessible.The researchers say this technology could be used for interactions between humans and machines. It could play a huge role in VR experiences, allowing finer detection of the user's physical movement without any added hardware. It could also help with more natural interactions with a home robot. You could tell your robot to "pick that up", and it could easily understand what you're pointing at. By interpreting your physical gestures, the robot may even learn to read emotions by tracking body language. So when you're silently crying with your face in your hands because a robot has taken your job, it might offer you a tissue.1.What does the underlined words "this problem" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Humans are addicted to technology.B.Human-robot relationship is poor.C.Robots show too much trust in humans.D.Robots fail to interpret tiny physical gestures.2.What do we know about OpenPose?A.It tracks one person at a time.B.It can track slight body movements.C.It uses a dome to recognize people.D.It can take 500 pictures in one second.3.What makes OpenPose easy to use?A.The data set.B.3-D technology.C.A powerful computer.D.A camera-lined dome.4.What would be the best title for the text?A.What Robots Are Expected to Do in the Future?B.Why Is Body Language So Important?C.Robots Learn to Read Body LanguageD.Robots Can and Will Change Our Lives5. Think "art". What comes to your mind? Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings? Have you ever imagined it's a dancing pattern of lights?The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when lit up at night. Visitors could not only enjoy looking at them but also interact with them literally—by using their phones to change the colors and patterns. But are they really art?Whatever your opinion, we cannot deny art has existed for thousands of years and art and technology have always been two separate things.Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology, changing the art world greatly. Now art is more accessible to us. For example, people used to queue six hours but spend limited time admiring the famous 5-meter Chinese painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Thanks to technology, however, viewers can leisurely experience a digital version of this painting, where the characters can move and interact with their surroundings.The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts of "art" and the "artist". Not only can we interact with art, but take part in its creation. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more people are exploring new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos. However, it has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone slicing a tomato really be called "art"?Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists' tools really call themselves an "artist"? And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it?Where technology will take art next is anyone's guess. But one thing is for sure—with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected.1.How could viewers interact with Janet Echelman's artworks?A.By talking to her on the phone.B.By lighting up the artworks.。
新教材2024高考英语二轮专题复习专题通关必测50分阅读理解提分练二
50分阅读理解提分练(二)阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A[2023·山东省济宁市三模]A Day Out at the City FarmCome and join us for a day of fun! Get in touch with nature and learn about the importance of growing our own food. Bring back your own mini garden to start your urban farming journey!Date：28 May 2023 (Sunday) Time：8 a．m. to 5 p．m.Venue: City FarmGUIDED TOUR 9 a．m. or 3 p．m.Free registration (registration ends 5 minutes before tour starts)Our friendly guide will share interesting facts about some common local plants and their uses. You will have an opportunity to touch, smell and taste some of the vegetables and fruits. Our guide will also highlight some farming methods that are environmentally friendly.WORKSHOPS1．What can a visitor enjoy during the guided tour?A．Trying out new farming methods.B．Tasting some vegetables and fruits.C．Visiting the farm without registration.D．Sharing knowledge of plants with the locals.2．How much need a couple with one child pay for My Miniature Garden?A．$40. B．$55.C．$65. D．$80.3．What is the main purpose of the event?A．To instruct visitors to prepare gifts.B．To advocate the protection of the farm plants.C．To publicize the sale of organic produce.D．To encourage people to grow their own food.BFifteen years ago, Claybourne Elder was a twenty something from Utah, standing in the back of a Broadway theatre watching “Putnam County Spelling Bee”， when an act of kindness opened a door to new possibilities.“This man came up to me and said, ‘Hey, are you from out of town？’And I said, ‘Yeah, I'm just here visiting.’ And the man handed me $200 and said, ‘You look ed like you were having more fun than the people in the expensive seats. Go to buy yourself a ticket to Sweeney Todd tomorrow. It'll change your life，’” Elder said. Elder never got the man's name—just $200 and a photo.Elder had never seen Sweeney Todd, so he bought “a great seat”. Starring in that production was the legendary Patti LuPone. “That did not seem real. Patti LuPone... she seemed like a person you read about in a book or heard about somewhere, but not someone you saw perform，” Elder said.He th en tried his best to earn a place on the stage. LuPone is now his costar in the hit musical Company—a turning point of fate that goes back to the stranger who gave him the means to watch one of Broadway's biggest productions. “It takes that kind of generosity to show you what generosity can be, to turn around and do it again，” Elder said.Giving back is now a big part of his life. Once a month, he and his 4yearold son pay for a stranger's meal at their local diner. Recently, he has started giving away free tickets to his show through social media.After every performance, Elder takes a picture with the strangers he buys tickets for and hangs the photos in his dressing room. “I hope that it awakens something in them, just like it did in me，” he said. “What I hope happens is that these people are shown some sort of sincere kindness from a stranger and hopefully in turn go out and do something kind for somebody who they don't know.”4．How did Elder feel when he saw Patti LuPone perform?A．Moved and grateful.B．Inspired but worried.C．Curious but doubtful.D．Surprised and excited.5．What did Elder do after seeing Sweeney Todd?A．He took Patti LuPone as his teacher.B．He tried to contact the stranger.C．He trained hard to become an actor.D．He created Company with Patti LuPone.6．Why does Elder give free tickets to those strangers?A．To get personal popularity.B．To take photos with them.C．To inspire them to do good deeds.D．To help them know more about his show.7．What is the best title for the text?A．An Act of Kindness Goes FarB．Hard Work Always Pays OffC．Luck Falls in an Unexpected WayD．A Good Play Can Change Your LifeCSherry Gao is pouring coffee made from singleorigin beans, hoping that her Mandarin Coffee Stand in the city of Pasadenawill, California introduces you to your new favorite coffee and turns your preconceptions about Chinese coffee beans upside down.Much of the Western world imports its coffee from Africa and South America. But Gao hopes that throwing light on Yunnansourced coffee could expose customers to the coffeeproducing region and help to break down prejudice against the beans, which for decades, until only a few years ago, were primarily used for instant products.“We wanted to highlight Chinese coffee because a lot of people nev er had Chinese coffee before，” Gao said. “Some have the mindset that it's bad or it's cheap, but that's not the case anymore. It's been changing so much over the last decade.”Recent experimentation with processing, such as the addition of fruit or sugarcane molasses during the production, is leading Yunnan's coffee to more flavorful results. “Every time a new product comes in, it tastes better than the last one，” Gao said.Farmers in China have grown tea for more than 3，000 years, but coffee has been grown there for only about a century in small quantities, with an uptick in the 1980s with government involvement. And the turn of the century and the 2010s saw a sharp growth with international corporations investing in the region's crops, initially for use in instant coffee.But in the last 10 to 15 years, tastes and demand for specialty and highgrade coffees emerged, especially from local growers and shops. The domestic demand for Chinagrown coffee has risen so dramatically that Gao says it's now much more expensive.To further connect with the community, Gao hopes to one day host classes for interactive howto events. After all, she says, the Yunnan coffee tastes excellent when made in one's own kitchen with a pourover system and she hopes it's only a matter of time before home specialty coffee enthusiasts catch on too.8．What's a misunderstanding of Chinese coffee beans?A．They are of poor quality.B．They have limited producing areas.C．They have a mild taste.D．They are used for flavored coffee.9．Wha t does the underlined word “uptick” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Output. B．Increase.C．Option. D．Investment.10．What does Sherry Gao expect to do in future?A．Offer community members coffee for free.B．Buy a pourover system for her shop.C．Teach people to make Chinese coffee at home.D．Keep up with home specialty coffee fans.11．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Entertainment. B．Health.C．Education. D．Business.D[2023·山东省日照市三模]A new wearable device that wraps around your finger like a plaster can harvest sweat while you sleep and use it to generate electricity, according to the developers from University of California, San Diego.Most power producing wearable device require wearers to perform intense exercise or depend on external sources such as sunlight or large changes in temperature. But the new strip uses a passive system to generate electricity from sweat in your fingertips, even if you are sleeping or sitting completely still. This is because the finger tips are the sweatiest part of the body. So, thanks to a smart sponge material, this can be collected and processed by conductors.The energy harvester produced small amounts of electricity when the wearer presses down or starts to sweat, or from light finger tapping. It does this by converting activities like typing, texting, or playing the piano into extra charge.Finger tips have one of the highest concentrations of sweat grands in the body, with coach finger producing between 100 and 1，000 times more sweat than most other areas, according to the researchers.Cofirst author doctoral student Mr. Bin said: “The reason why we feel sweatier on other parts of the body is that those spots are not well ventilated (通风的). By contrast, the finger tips are always exposed to air, so the sweat evaporated as it comes out. So rather than letting it evaporate, we use our device to collect this sweat, and it can generate a significant amount of energy.”The device is equipped with electrical conductors or electrode (电极) made from a carbon foam, which absorbs any finger sweat. Enzyme (酶) on the electrode then cause a chemical sweat molecule to generate electricity.The device only stores up a little bit power at the moment, and would take about three weeks of constant wear to power a smart phone, but the researchers hope to increase capacity in future.12．How is the new device different from other wearables?A．It is costeffective.B．It is harmless to skin.C．It required no exercise.D．It produced electricity.13．What does the underlined word “evaporate” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Changes into a gas.B．Freezes in the air.C．Drops to the ground.D．Becomes bigger in amount.14．What is the disadvantage of the device?A．It is extremely small in size.B．It is very difficult to operate.C．It has a very limited power capacity.D．It relies much on temperature changes.15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Sweats FingertipsB．Power from FingertipsC．An Electrical ConductorD．A Rechargeable Device[答题区]阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高考英语二轮复习专题03阅读理解Ⅰ：主旨大意题含解析
专题3 阅读理解Ⅰ：主旨大意题【构建知识体系】主旨大意题考点1准确归纳标题考点2概括文章大意考点3总结段落大意2021-2021年全国高考Ⅰ卷本专题考察分布明细统计年份章节素材话题体裁考点分布主旨大意细节理解推理判断词义猜想202 1第一节剑桥科技节的活动通知应用文1662旅鸽在美国逐渐减少直至灭绝的过程记叙文向驯兽师学习如何集中注意应对选择障碍议论文学者对濒危语种进展记录拯救记叙文第二节如何帮助孩子为未来职业做准备说明文信息匹配202第一关于伦敦运河博物应用文09511 节馆每月专题讲座安排的海报作者离开寒冷的纽约去美国南部度假的感受记叙文介绍了在巴黎皮蓬杜艺术中心举办西班牙著名艺术家萨尔瓦多·达利艺术展的情况记叙文法国咖啡馆在现代社会中彰显心理沟通的社会功能，产生了积极的意义。
议论文第二节重建人际关系中的信任的意义及措施说明文信息匹配202 1第一节主要介绍了四位著名的女性的根本情况。
说明文1941主要介绍了社会上很多老年人搬到离子女近的地方居住说明文在丈夫丧失了自己所有东西后，陌生人无私的帮助使他们重拾了对他人的信任。
B以1970年地球日为突破口，讲述了人类对于地球环境的认识—由无知到保护。
借专家之口讲述了美国40年来对环境保护做出的突出奉献。
科普说明文C美国普遍存在的一种社会现象—对于“aupair〔住家保姆〕from China〞。
透过现象提醒了本质—“Learing Chinese is becoming in 社会文化类C越来越多即将上大学的学生选择“间隔年〞。
有人认为是好事，因为经过一年的锻炼，学生将会变得更加成熟、更有责任感。
但也有人指出这种做法存在弊端，有些学生会因为负担不起大学学费而被迫利用这一年去打工。
社会现象议论类D从价格到参观的内容介绍了四个英国的旅游胜地。
广告应用类比202 1A主要介绍了几个广告的具体内容，涉及音乐、喜剧表演与歌曲等活动的具体安排，如时间、地点等。