高考英语二轮复习专项限时训练-阅读理解(十九)(附答案与解析)
高考英语二轮复习专项限时训练•阅读理解（十九）阅读新题型AThe story goes that some time ago, a man had a very lovely little daughter. One day the man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became angry when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. But the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, “This is for you, Daddy.”The man was embarrassed by his earlier act, but his anger broke out again when he found out the bo x was empty. He shouted at her, saying, “Don’t you know, when you give someone a present, there is supposed to be something inside?” The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and cried, “Oh, Daddy, it’s not empty at all. I blew kisses into th e box. They are all for you, Daddy.”The father was ashamed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness.Only a short time later, an accident took the life of the child. It is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there. In a very real sense, each one of us, as human beings, has been given a gold box filled with unconditional love and kisses… from our children, family members friends and God. There are simply no other things anyone could hold, more precious than this.阅读短文，判断正（T）误（F）。
( ) 1. The girl hated her father because her father punished her and was mean in money.( ) 2. The story happened on Christmas Eve.( ) 3. The girl’s father felt very regretful because he didn’t understand the love of her daughter and hurt her at first.( ) 4. Sadly, the girl died from her self-respect being hurt.( ) 5. Unconditional love and kisses from our beloved people are the most precious of allthings.BEvery year, on the International Volunteers Day, the world thinks highly of the work of millions of people who give their time to help others. The work they are doing is important. As Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations said“…each contribution—no matter how small—can help make a difference.” Lu Hao and Meng Yu are just two examples of the 13.5 million young Chinese V olunteers who want to make a contribution to society.L u Hao is a middle school student, who joined the “1 helps 1” scheme○1of the Youth V olunteer Community Development Project last year. Every Tuesday and Friday he visits an elderly gentleman who lives alone. “Mr. Zhao is weak and cannot do mu ch for himself, so I help with shopping, do jobs in the house, or read the newspaper to him. With his help, Mr. Zhao’s health has improved, and he feels more energetic. Lu Hao has also found their relationship beneficial○2. In the past history was his weakest subject, but it is one which greatly interests Mr. Zhao and they often discuss it. Mr. Zhao has encourages Lu Hao to study history lessons harder and his grades have improved a great deal.Meng Yu is studying for her master’s degree in Canada. She has a busy timetable, but still finds time for voluntary activities during the weekends. “Last month I took part in an event to help starving children in some of the least developed countries. Twenty-two of us went without food for 30 hours! It was a challenge. We wanted to improve awareness○3of hunger because every day children are dying of starvation. It was a great success. The local newspaper and TV reported it and we received many money.” Meng Yu and her classmates organized this activity to raise money for a good cause, and in the process she formed strong friendships.Lu Hao and Meng Y u are helping to make other people’s lives better, and they also make great friends, gain new skills and increase their chances of getting the job of their dreams. Would you like to make a difference by becoming a volunteer?阅读短文，回答问题。
1. According to the text, what is the reason why young people choose to do voluntary work?___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _________2. Lu Hao has chosen to volunteer on two evenings every week . How has Meng Yu chosen to give her time? Why has she made a different choice?___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _________3. What benefits has his voluntary work brought Lu Hao?___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _________4. What benefits did MengY u’s voluntary work bring the starving children?___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ _________高考模拟考场AOrphans whose parents died of AIDS in Henan Province have been given new hope. Last week the provincial government answer ed the children’s cries by promising 60 million yuan to improve schools, orphanages and living conditions. But without the efforts of Dr. Gao Yaojie, these cries may never have been heard.“I’m a doctor and it’s my duty to cure diseases and save live,” sa id the 77-year- old grandmother. Gao was named one of the 2003 People of Year on February 20 by CCTV after millions of people took part in an online poll. But in 1996, when she started to promote AIDS awareness, using money from her own pocket, her actions were widely misunderstood.“Although some of the children were born with HIV, 90 percent of them were not infected ,” Gao said. “But people still reject them. Many orphans change their names after finding a foster family (领养家庭).”The horror of Henan’s AI DS problem became known in 1996. Frequent and unsafe bloodselling by poor farmers in the late 1980s and early1990s had caused HIV to spread through dirty needles and infected blood use. As a doctor, Gao believed she should help: over the last eight years she has visited over 1 000 AIDS and HIV patients and published thousands of pamphlets on AIDS awareness. With her help, hundreds of orphans have returned to school or found foster families.“It’s a disaster for the whole nation, not only for those innocent patients and their families,” she explained. Gao is delighted that so many childless families offer to foster orphans. But there is still much that can be done to support these children. “I hope that warm-hearted high school students will also reach out a nd offer a helping hand,” she said.1. The passage mainly talks about _______.A.the dangers of AIDSB.how the government help those orphansC.how Gao Yaojie helped the orphansD.the serious AIDS problem in Henan2. Gao Yaojie was named one of the 2003 People of Year because ________.A.the government would not answer the children’s cry without herB.she used her own money to start to promote AIDSC.she is a doctorD.she visited over 1 000 AIDS and HIV patients3. The government promised 60 million yuan _______.A.to reward Gao YaojieB.to help to treat HIV and AIDS patientsC.to help the children whose parents died of AIDSD.to build new hospitals4. Which of the following is right?A.It was the orphans’ cries that made the government promise 60 million yuan to improve schools, orphanages and living conditions.B.Ninety percent of the children born with HIV are infected with AIDS.C.Gao Yaojie raised a great deal of money to help the orphans.D.More and more families are willing to foster the orphans.BIn many ways, our s ociety doesn’t simply prepare for the kinds of lives that the elderly must lead. We have made medical advances that allow people to live longer than ever before, but we do not seem to know what to do with them after we have saved their lives. Too little allowance is made for the person who is no longer earning a living, who can not walk long distances or drive a car, or who may have physical or mental disabilities that keep him from communicating with others. The institutional (慈善机构的) care we give our older people is a good reflection of the overall attitude of our society toward the aged.In the past few years, nursing homes have received wide attention as boring, meaningless places where old people often have little else to do but wait for the end of their lives. Elderly wards in mental hospitals are even worse. One of the most shocking things abort nursing homes has been the unwillingness of people on the outside to show real concern for what happens in these institutions. Even people who are entrusting (委托) a parent to the care of a home rarely ask about the nurse-parent ratio (比率), about the kinds of creative facilities or physical treatment equipment available, or about the frequency of doctors’ visits.And the government has provided federal money without enforcing high standards of care. In fact federal standards were lowered in 1974. Therefore, in some sense our concern for the aged seems to be moving backwards, not forwards. This picture is in striking contrast to the treatment of respectable patriarchs (男长者) and matriarchs (女长者) in many societies.5. What would be the most suitable title for this passage?A. Failure of Care for the ElderlyB. The ElderlyC. Institutional CareD. A National Shame6. We can conclude from this passage that the writer feels ____.A. nursing homes should be got rid ofB. a country that can help people live longer should also be able to care for them betterC. people have no thanks toward their parentsD. our society’s institutions need to be reformed7. The writer believes that people who place a parent in a nursing home should ____.A. demand higher federal standardsB. consider the example set in other countriesC. be ashamed of not keeping the parents in their own homesD. investigate it first8. The writer complains ____.A. about the indifference of some people towards nursing homesB. about the shortage of equipment in nursing homeC. that nursing homes keep the aged from communicating with othersD. both A and BCDorothea Dix left home at an early age—of her own free will—to live with her grandmother.At fourteen, Dorothea was teaching school at Worcester, Massachusetts. A short time after she had begun teaching, she set up a school for young girls in her grandparents’ home. Stress was placed on mor al character at Dorothea’s school, which she conducted until she was thirty-three.She was forced to give up teaching at her grandparents’ home, however, when she became ill a few years of inactivity followed.In 1841 Dorothea began to teach again, accepting a Sunday school class in the East Cambridge, Massachusetts prison. Here she first came upon insane people (精神病人) locked up together with prisoners.In those days insane people were treated even worse than prisoners. There were only a few madhouses in the entire country. Therefore prisons, poor houses, and houses of correction were used to keep the insane.Dorothea Dix made a careful investigation of the inhuman treatment of the insane. It was considered unfeminine (不适合) for a woman to devote herself to such work at this time. But this did not stop Dorothea Dix from providing proper medical care for the insane.Gradually, because of her investigations, conditions were improved. More than thirty mental institutions were founded or rebuilt in the United States because of her hard work. Dorothea also spread her investigations to England and to other parts of Europe.During the Civil War, Dorothea served as superintendent (负责) of women hospital nurses in the Union army. When the war was over, she returned to her work of improving conditions for insane people.9. This article is mainly about ________.A.social problems of the nineteenth centuryB.how Dorothea Dix got her educationC.how Dorothea Dix devoted herself to educationD.how Dorothea Dix devoted herself to the work of improving conditions for insane people10. How did Dorothea Dix first realize the mistreatment of insane people?A.Her grandmother treated the mistreatment of insane people.B.She worked in an insane hospital as a young woman.C.She taught Sunday school in a prison.D.She was asked to investigate the problem.11. The author implies Dorothea Dix’s work with the insane was interrupted because of ________.A. an illnessB. the Civil WarC. her trip to EnglandD. her grandmot her’s death12. How are the events of Dorothea Dix’s life presented in the passage?A. In space order.B. In time order.C. In alphabetical (字母的) order.D. From greatest to least important.DThe whole world is helping tsunami (海啸) victims. Students in the U.S. are also taking part.A friend of mine suggested that we organize a relief effort for the victims. We are officers of theAmerican Red Cross at Yale (I’m the chairperson). After sending a letter to the other members o f the Red Cross, I received a large number of responses from students interested in helping.We decided to organize a charity concert to raise money for tsunami-ravaged areas. All ticket earnings will go directly to our parent organization, the American R ed Cross. Currently, we’re in the process of inviting Yale’s numerous song, dance, and chamber music groups to perform at the concert.So far, we’ve had a great response from these groups and volunteers have continued to pour in with their ideas and feedback. When I checked my inbox this morning, I had 56 tsunami fundraiser-related emails waiting for me. Although, everyone is still on winter vacation and away from school, we have the Internet to link up Yalies from around the globe. We share ideas not on the latest video games, but on how best to provide help.The Red Cross at Yale is not alone in its aid effort. Student organizations across campus are working hard to raise funds and provide help to those who need it.Yale’s South Asian Society (SAS) and t he Asian American Students Alliance (AASA), which is an umbrella organization for many other groups including the Sri Lankan Students Association, are organizing charity dinners.The food will be donated（捐赠）by restaurants from around campus. Every last penny of the earnings will be donated to a non-profit organization providing aid to South Asia.After some discussion with the SAS and AASA, our groups have decided to plan our two events together. Students can attend the benefit dinner then go to the charity concert. There is no doubt in my mind that both events will have a fantastic turnout.13. What does the writer mainly talk about in this passage?A. A charity concert to help tsunami victims.B. The efforts of the American Red Cross at Yale to help tsunami victims.C. The worldwide efforts to help tsunami victims.D. What the Americans do to help tsunami victims.14. The author keeps in touch with Yalies to ______.A. ask them to offer helpB. inform them the latest newsC. ask them to join in the concertD. ask them to work for the Red Cross15. What does “both events” refer to in the last paragraph?A. SAS and AASA.B. The Red Cross at Yale and the American Red Cross.C. The benefit dinner and the charity concert.D. Raising funds and providing help.16. Which of the following is NOT right?A. Students were taking an active part in the activityB. The American Red Cross at Yale raised money for tsunami-ravaged areas by organizing a charity concertC. Other organizations are working hard to raise funds and provide help to those who need it.D. The tsunami happened in South America.EWhen I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he alw ays said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the ower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the morefortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.17. How did the man treat his father when he was young?A. He helped his father happily.B. He never helped his father.C. He helped his father, but not very happily.D. He only helped his father take a walk after supper.18. As a disabled man, his father____.A. didn’t work very hardB. didn’t go to work from time to timeC. hated those who had good fortuneD. was happy and satisfied, and never lost hope19. What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article? It means ____.A. angerB. sadnessC. happinessD. unwillingness20. How did the father get to work usually?A. By subway.B. By bus.C. By wheelchair.D. By bike.答案与解析阅读新题型A1. F 由第一段“But the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, “This is for you, Daddy.”可知。
二轮复习高考英语专题复习 阅读理解(及答案)
二轮复习高考英语专题复习阅读理解(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husband's income. So this year she did something more than a hobby. She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms. Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The family's old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms. Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said, "The cost of everything is going up and I was looking to lose a few pounds too; so it's a win-win situation all around."They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy, have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing gardens. Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home. Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months. In Austin, Tex, some of the gardens have a three-year waiting list.George C Ball Jr. owner of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40%, over last year, double the average growth of last five years. Mr. Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is striking rise in the cost on food like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruit and vegetables. Food prices have increase of higher oil price. People are driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden.（1）What does the word "residents" in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. chickensB. tomatoesC. gardensD. people（2）Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A. More Americans are doing it for fun.B. The price of oil is lower than before.C. There's a growing need for fruits.D. The cost of living is on the rise.（3）Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Family Food PlanningB. Banking on GardeningC. A Belt-tightening MoveD. Gardening as a Hobby【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，越来越多的美国人在自家花园里种菜，分析出现这一现象的原因是由于生活成本的上升和经济的下降，人们不得不自己种菜以降低生活成本。
2022届高三英语二轮复习专题能力提升练 十九 阅读理解.3 Word版含答案
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专题力量提升练十九限时30分钟Under certain situations, a crowd has grown to a big and tight enough size and it reaches a dangerous state at which the slightest push is enough to send it into a stampede. Panicked crowds move fast and let out a large amount of energy, usually compared to the energy made by a running train: once a crowd gets moving it is very hard to stop, and the flow of people could easily sweep you off your feet.It is interesting to see that the force of only 6 or 7 people pushing in the same direction can cause up to 1, 000 pounds of force—enough to break brick walls. During a deadly stampede, people can even die standing up. People die when pressure is put to their bodies in a front to back direction, causing them not to be able to breathe.If you are in a crowd, the first and most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and find different exits. No matter where you are, make sure you always know how to get out.Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on, and know that in a crowd of moving people wet ground can cause you to fall.When in danger, a few seconds can make a difference, giving you the possibility of taking advantage of your escaping route. Always stay closer to the escape route. If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down, because you could easily get trampled. Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd; take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer—it gives you movement and protects your chest. If you fall, get up quickly. If you can’t get up because you are injured, get someone to pull you back up. If you have kids, lift them up.If you fall and cannot get up, keep moving in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms; do not lie on your stomach or back.The worst thing is to be pushed by the crowd against an unmoving object. Try to stay away from walls, fences or something like this, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.【文章大意】人群中发生蜂拥大事会造成大量人员伤亡, 作者在本文中主要叙述了在处于人群中时, 应当如何去做以防意外发生。
2019-2020学年度最新高考高三英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解Word版
2019-2020学年度最新高考高三英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解Word版(附参考答案)1.阅读下列短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、 B、 C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Joel Cohen, a professor of population studies at Rockefeller University and Columbia University in New York, said universal secondary education offered a way to reduce population in high birth-rate regions. In addition to providing information about birth control, a secondary education teaches women to reduce their own fertility（生育力）, improve the health of their children and allows them to move from a mind-set of having many children, in the hopes that some will survive to improving the quality of each child's life, Cohen wrote in the journal Nature.59. In the first paragraph, the author introduces his topic by_____．A. explaining the author's opinionsB. giving an exampleC. describing the poor education system60. What can we learn from the passage?A. Robinson is happy after talking to the Ethiopian girl.B. Robinson is a successful expert in population studies.C. Robinson is worried about population growth.D. Robinson encourages female education.61. What is Joel Cohen's view about secondary education?A. It provides basic knowledge of health.B. It improves the health of children.C. It makes people pay more attention to education.D. It can change people's parenting ideas.62. According to the passage, the most important way to control high population growth is .A. keeping girls in schoolB. letting girls go away from AfricaC. letting young girls remain singleD. keeping girls in families2.阅读下列短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、 B、 C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
高考英语二轮复习 专项训练 阅读理解含解析
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When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.（1）What was the author's life like when he was 12?A.Boring.B.Peaceful.C.Unhappy.D.Meaningful.（2）How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A.It made him popular in his town.B.It helped him find the meaning of life.C.It helped him understand others' lives better.D.It helped to shape his dream career.（3）Why did the author choose writing as his job?A.He was inspired by his teacher.B.He could pass positive energy to readers.C.He wanted to share his school experiences.D.He found he had a talent for writing.（4）What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A.Say 'no' to bullies bravely.B.Make positive changes in their lives.C.Treat others with kindness in daily life.D.Learn to care more about others' feelings.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己参加志愿活动的经历，告诉人们：一次小善举也可能改变一个人的一生。
高考英语二轮复习课后习题含答案解析(人教版新高考新教材)50分阅读限时满分练(五)
50分阅读限时满分练(五)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)A(2021·安徽合肥二模)CVCC’s High School ProgrammeCareer-technical programmes at Cuyahoga Valley Career Centre allow students flexible career paths with advanced knowledge to prepare them for college and work.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 programme’s diversified coursework gives students a strong foundation in electrical systems installation and repair,in addition to receiving skill training,working and earning a paycheque on the job.Engineering TechnologyYou’ll learn engineering concepts and technology such as applied logic,digital electronics, computer-aided design,robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing.The project-based approach lets you apply your skill to real situations.In practice,you’ll pick your own real-world problems to solve and get ready for a college engineering programme.Sports Medicine Exercise ScienceThis science-based programme 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 programme,students may earn college credits at various Ohio universities.Applicants must have a minimum3.0GPA(Grade Point Average)and“C”or better in Biology.Education ProfessionEducation Profession 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 programme offers students pay?A.Electrical Systems.B.Engineering Technology.C.Sports Medicine Exercise Science.cation Profession.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 about the programmes mentioned in the text?A.They are science-related.B.They are technology-centred.C.They stress practical training.D.They guarantee admission to college.B(2021·宁夏银川高三教学质量检测)Chinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed all around the world.Who doesn’t long for a favourite Chinese dish?But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard of in the West,and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East—the ancient custom of “tonic food”.Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve one’s well-being or avoid sickness.For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil(麻油)hot pot every day for the first month after giving birth.It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles,reduce pain,improve circulation, stimulate sweating,and warm the body.Some foods,such as mutton and spinach(菠菜),are seen as“hot”, while others,such as Chinese cabbage and radish(樱桃萝卜),are seen as“cold”.One should be careful not to eat too much of either“hot”or“cold”food.However,how much“hot”or“cold”food one should eat depends on the time of the year,how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with,and the individual’s health.The custom of tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry.Chinese herbal medicines,such as wolfberry(枸杞),can be found on many restaurant menus,either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish.These herbs attract customers,such as over-worked office staff,in need of a modest pick-me-up.So,whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup,or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig’s brain soup,you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you are looking for.4.What is the present situation of tonic food?A.It is catching less attention.B.It is enjoyed by many young people.C.It is well-known worldwide.D.It is becoming increasingly popular.5.What is believed to benefit new mothers?A.Chinese cabbage.B.Fruit tea.C.Sesame oil hot pot.D.Pig’s brain soup.6.What does the underlined word“catering”mean in paragraph3?A.Medicine.B.Restaurant.cation.D.Fashion.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.The Charm of Chinese CuisineB.The Popularity of Tonic FoodC.An Introduction to Chinese Tonic FoodD.Differences between Hot Food and Cold FoodC(2021·黑龙江齐齐哈尔二模)A new study looks at how pets provide important support through petting,cuddles(拥抱),and a frequent physical presence.This is especially key when people feel lonely.The researchers interviewed32people aged59to83.Pets included dogs,cats,birds,etc.More than 90%of the people spoke about touch in the relationship with their pets.“Participants often described touch-based interactions with their pets as being comforting or relaxing in a way that contributed to their overall well-being,”the researchers say.“For our participants,comfort is the sense of being somehow cared for by another being.”Many people in the study spoke about how their pets just seemed to“know”when they weren’t feeling well and they’d move to get physically near them.Different pets were better at providing comfort, some participants insisted.Many said cats were more relaxing than dogs,while others said dogs could be relaxing as long as they were“the right kind of dog”.But almost all pets provided some sort of comfort to their owners when it came to touch.Janette Young,lecturer in health sciences at the University of South Australia,and her team uncovered an interesting thing about the pet-human relationship.People in the study often spoke about how their animals demanded to be petted or seemed to take joy in the interaction.This,in turn,made the humans feel good.The researchers suggest that pets can be“helpful in reducing touch deprivation(匮乏)”and the benefits can come from all kinds of pets.This connection can be particularly important in health care and senior care settings where patients and workers are less likely to be able to see friends and family;yet touch is important and can improve health and happiness.Pets can also offer benefits that in some cases people can’t offer.“Relationships with pets are different to those with humans,”Young says.“Animals don’t judge and are always with us.”8.About what did some participants hold different opinions?A.What pets were better at providing comfort.B.Whether pets could make them feel relaxed.C.How they felt when their pets touched them.D.When pets could notice their owners’discomfort.9.What did Janette Young find about the pet-human relationship?A.It is full of judgments.B.It turns out temporary.C.It benefits both parties.D.It is determined by pets.10.What may researchers suggest hospitals do?A.Encourage pet connection programmes.B.Raise pets to reduce human touch.C.Select the best pet companions.D.Order workers’friends to pay visits.11.What is the main idea of the text?A.Humans need spiritual support.B.Pet-human interactions are common.C.Lonely people like living with pets.D.Pets offer humans touch-based comfort.D(2021·山东日照一模)Looking for a place to take a rest,sip a cup of coffee and have a furry companion?Welcome to animal-themed cafes.In recent years,the combination of pets and catering has become incredibly popular in many cities throughout China.While many cafes started out offering the company of cats and dogs,others are expanding their range.Some cafes include animals like squirrels,raccoons(浣熊)and even capybaras(水豚).Many Internet users have commented that their main reason for visiting these businesses is to interact closely with animals they have only seen from afar.“The customers love animals.They are curious about these pets and want to raise one at home but circumstances don’t allow it,”said pet cafe owner Tian Rui.Liu Jing,a Beijing resident who works in finance,loves pigs,but her parents would not endorse her getting one as a pet.The24-year-old had to admire the animals through videos and images.But now,she can have close contact with an adorable pig every weekend in a pet cafe.Also,these pet cafes serve as a shelter for those who find comfort in being around animals.“In this place,you can get close to the cute little ones in a very comfortable way without having to worry about safety and hygiene(卫生)—overall,it is an extremely comfortable experience,”said Zhao Ming from Tianjin,a frequent pet cafe visitor.Animal lovers also expect the pet cafes to change people’s attitudes towards pets.Animals like ducks,pigs and sheep have been served as food for many years.People hardly see them as pets.But the pet cafes help shift their attitude from seeing them as playthings to regarding them as family members or close friends.“Whether at home or in stores,these little animals are there for companionship and they bring warmth to our hearts.They care and understand just like family members.They give us much more than the love we give to them,”Zhao said.12.Why do people visit pet cafes?A.To pursue inner peace.B.To appreciate animal images.C.To experience a clean environment.D.To have close contact with animals.13.What does the underlined word“endorse”in paragraph4mean?A.Believe in.B.Approve of.C.Prevent.D.Suspect.14.We can conclude from paragraph6that pet cafes may.A.change our views of animalsB.teach us how to look after pets betterC.show us the importance of having petsD.remind us to value our family and friends15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cafes Enjoy Great PopularityB.Ideal Shelters for Lovely AnimalsC.Animals Turn into CompanionsD.Animal Lovers from Different CitiesⅡ.七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)(2021·江苏淮安高三适应性联考)If you’re looking to maximise the amount of fat burning in your next workout,think about having a coffee half an hour before you get started.16Researchers found that3milligrams(毫克)of caffeine per kilogram of body weight can raise the rate of fat burning during aerobic(有氧的)exercise.17The coffee dose was shown to increase maximal fat oxidation rate(脂肪氧化率)by an average of10.7percent in the morning and29percent in the afternoon.The recommendation to exercise on an empty stomach in the morning to increase fat oxidation is common.18It is still unknown whether this increase is due to exercising in the morning or due to going without food for a longer period of time.19Caffeine is often associated with improved athletic performance,though the science behind this link isn’t as comprehensive as it could be.In later cycling tests after the caffeine had been given,thefat-burning capability of the body was measured,showing the impact that caffeine had made on MFO. Maximum oxygen uptake was also raised,as was the intensity(强度)of exercise.The results of the study showed that acute caffeine intake30minutes before performing an aerobic exercise test increased MFO during exercise regardless of the time of day.20Overall,these results suggest that a combination of acute caffeine intake and exercise at moderate intensity in the afternoon provides the best solution for individuals seeking to increase whole-body fat oxidation during aerobic exercise.A.It is based on the results gathered from15male volunteers.B.However,this recommendation may lack a scientific basis.C.Evidence is mounting that morning exercise is good for your health.D.A new study suggests it can make a significant difference to fat burning.E.They are clear enough to suggest that there is some kind of association there.F.Researchers have found that if cyclists take more caffeine,they will ride much faster.G.Researchers were keen to look in detail at the relationship between caffeine and exercise.50分阅读限时满分练(五)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。
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。
最新-2018届高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解部分之限时训练
2018届高考英语二轮专题复习精品阅读理解部分之限时训练（十九）阅读理解Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in a bid to cut the emission of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroo farts contain no methane（甲烷）and scientists want to transfer that bacteria to cattle and sheep who emit large quantities of the harmful gas.While the usual image of greenhouse gas pollution is a billowing smokestack pushing out carbon dioxide, livestock passing wind contribute a surprisingly high percentage of total emissions in some countries."Fourteen percent of emissions from all sources in Australia is from enteric methane from cattle and sheep," said Athol Klieve, a senior research scientist with the Queensland state government."And if you look at another country such as New Zealand, which has got a much higher agricultural base, they're actually up around 50 percent," he said.Researchers say the bacteria also makes the digestive process much more efficient and could potentially save millions of dollars in feed costs for farmers.But it will take researchers at least three years to isolate the bacteria, before they can even start to develop a way of transferring it to cattle and sheep. Another group of scientists, meanwhile, has suggested Australians should farm fewer cattle and sheep and just eat more kangaroos.The idea is controversial（争议）, but about 20 percent of health conscious Australians are believed to eat the national symbol already."It's low in fat, it's got high protein levels and it's very clean in the sense that basically it's the ultimate free range animal（散养动物）," said Peter Ampt of the University of New South Wales's institute of environmental studies.53. According to the passage, global warming is now mainly caused by _____ .A. methaneB. carbon dioxideC. livestock passing windD. not mention in this passage54. What does the underlined phrase “the idea”（paragraph 9）refer to?A. Australians should give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep.B. The bacteria could make the digestive process much more efficient.C. Australians should farm fewer cattle and sheep and just eat more kangaroos.D. The bacteria could potentially save millions of dollars in feed costs for farmers.55. Some Australians begin to eat kangaroos because _____.A. The kangaroos’ farts（放屁）contain no methaneB. The kangaroos have a special bacteriaC. The kangaroos are the national symbol in AustraliaD. The kangaroos are low in fat and high in protein56. How will Australian scientists solve the problem of global warming?A. Eating more kangaroos.B. Killing more cattle and sheep.C. Letting cattle and sheep pass less wind.D. Transferring the special bacteria in kangaroos’ stomachs to cattle and sheep. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）It was the district sports meet. My foot still hadn’t healed（痊愈）from a（n） 36 injury . I had 37 whether or not I should attend the meet. But there I was 38 for the 3,000-meter run.“Ready … set…” The gun popped and we were off. The other girls rushed 39 me . I felt 40 as I fell farther and farther behind.“Hooray!” shouted the crowd. It was the loudest 41 I had ever heard at a meet. The first-place runner was two laps（圈）ahead of me when she crossed the finish line. “Maybe I should 42 , ” I thought as I moved on. 43 . I decided to keep going. During the last two laps, I ran 44 and decided not to 45 in track next year. It wouldn’t be worth it, 46 my foot did heal.When I finished, I heard a cheer －47 than the one I’d heard earlier. I turned around and 48 , the boys were preparing for their race. “They must be cheering for the boys.”I was leaving 49 several girls came up to me. “Wow, you’ve got courage!” one of them told me.“Courage? I just 50 a race!” I thought. “I would have given up on the first lap,” said another girl. “We were cheering for you. Did you hear us? ”Suddenly I regained 51 . I decided to 52 track next year. I realized strength and courage aren’t always 53 in medals and victories, but in the 54 we overcome. The strongest people are not always the people who win, 55 the people who don’t give up when they lose.36. A. slighter B. worse C. earlier D. heavier37. A. expected B. supposed C. imagined D. doubted38. A. late B. eager C. ready D. thirsty39. A. from behind B. ahead of C. next to D. close to40. A. ashamed B. astonished C. excited D. frightened41. A. cheer B. shout C. cry D. noise42. A. slow down B. drop out C. go on D. speed up43. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Besides D. However44. A. with delight B. with fear C. in pain D. in advance45. A. play B. arrive C. race D. attend46. A. even if B. only if C. unless D. until47. A. weaker B. longer C. lower D. louder48. A. well enough B. sure enoughC. surprisingly enoughD. strangely enough49. A. while B. when C. as D. since50. A. finished B. won C. passed D. lost51. A. cheer B. hope C. interest D. experience52. A. hold on B. turn to C. begin with D. stick with53. A. measured B. praised C. tested D. increased54. A. sadness B. struggles C. diseases D. tiredness55. A. or B. nor C. and D. but任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
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。
高考英语二轮复习 专项训练 阅读理解含解析
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From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we're all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.But while it may seem like such issues won't affect most of us directly，it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate. According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao - the plant from which chocolate is produced - may mean that it will soon become extinct.Most of the world's cacao grows in countries close to the equator，with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast.It's predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.The problem doesn't lie in increased heat, however，but in lower humidity (湿度)，as it's believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it's unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (含水量) loss,” Michon Scott, the ess ay's author, wrote.To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News.In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world's biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change.“This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider.The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we're unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.（1）What could make it hard for cacao to survive around the equator in the future?A. The increased heat there.B. The higher humidity there.C. The decrease in rainfall there.D. The moisture loss in the soil there.（2）What does the underlined word “offset” in the seventh paragraph mean?A. hold backB. make up forC. protectD. accept（3）What will US company Mars do to help cacao survive?A. It will work hard to plant cacao in greenhouses.B. It will apply gene editing technology in planting cacao.C. It will give financial support to help fight climate change.D. It will develop cacao that can survive in dryer conditions.（4）What may be the best title of this text?A. Chocolate could become historyB. Work together to fight climate changeC. How do we grow cacao in the future?D. How do cacao plants affect climate change?【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）C（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，未来由于气候的变化，用于制造巧克力的可可树可能会灭绝，所以巧克力有可能会成为历史。