1、.阅读理解A(2019四川遂宁三诊)Dark Sky Parks Around the WorldWarrumbungle National ParkSituated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australias only dark sky park，Warrumbungle.The park has served as a dark sky park since July 2016.Its crystalclear night sky and high altitude make it a natural，educat
2、ional，and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth.Tourists can use Australias largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras(极光)，the Milky Way，and faint shooting stars.SarkSark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the U
3、K.It was the Worlds First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011.Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40,000 tourists annually.With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island，there is an exceptional view of the dark sky.A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night sky from the s
4、hores of the island.Pic du Midi de BigorrePic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world.The park covers 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCOs World Heritage site，Pyren
5、eesMont Perdu.The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year.The Observatory MidiPyrenees，which was built in 1870，is one of the worlds highest museums at a height of 2,877 meters above sea level.Ramon Crater/Makhtesh RamonRamon Crater is a unique 1,100squarekilometer nature reserve loca
6、ted in the Negev Desert in Israel.In 2017，the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East.Its location，rough climate，and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement，making it a great place to v
7、iew the night sky.Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars，planets，and the Milky Way.1Which park serves as a heritage site for astronomy?ASark.BPic du Midi de Bigorre.CWarrumbungle National Park.DRamon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon.2What do we know about Sark from the
8、 passage?ANot a single car runs there.BIt was an island belonging to Normandy.CThe Milky Way can only be seen there.DVisitors like to stay on the island in groups.3What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater?AHigh altitude.BThe large area.CGeographical conditions.DCultural features.B(
9、2019湖南衡阳联考)In early February 2019,51yearold Rainer Schimpf and his team set out to film South Africas Sardine Run off the coast of Point Elizabeth Sardine Run，the annual migration(迁徙) of billions of sardines(a small sea fish)，which is a big draw for large predators，especially the dolphins and whales
10、.Predators are animals that kill and eat other animals.In an attempt to obtain the best images of the incredible natural phenomenon，Rainer dived into the middle of a spinning ball of fish.Suddenly the sea moved around violently，and the experienced diver and his photographer Heinz Toperczer，who was f
11、ilming from the boat，instantly realized something strange was going on.Suddenly dolphins shot out of the water，a white spray came out and then a whale appeared and grasped Rainer.While Toperczer was filming the terrifying turn of events with his video camera，Rainer，who was trapped first and then eng
12、ulfed(吞噬) in darkness inside the whales mouth，was trying to survive.“Nothing can actually prepare you for the event when you end up inside the pure instinct(本能)，” the diver told Barcroft TV.“Knowing in the whales mouth，I tried to control my fear.But I was convinced that it was going to dive down and
13、 release me much deeper in the ocean.”“The whale quickly realized Im not a sardine! As the whale turned sideways，he opened his mouth slightly to release me，and I was washed out，together with what felt like tons of water，of his mouth，” recalled Rainer.Though the entire incident lasted just 1.8 second
14、s，it felt like a year to Rainer.Still holding his underwater camera in his hand，the diver swam to his boat，where he was quickly rescued by the members of the team.The terrible adventure did not disturb Rainer for too long.After checking to ensure he had no injuries，the diver returned to the water to
15、 seek out more.4Which of the following is the best title of the passage?AA Divers Narrow Escape from a Whales MouthBThe Annual Migration of Billions of Sea SardinesCA Frightening and Fantastic Experience Under SeaDAn Adventurous Trip off Coast of Point Elizabeth5What animals does Sardine Run appeal
16、to most?ASeagull. BSeals.CDolphins. DTortoises.6What did Rainer probably do first once in the whales mouth?AHe dived aimlessly.BHe cried desperately.CHe panicked immediately.DHe struggled violently.7According to the passage，we can say that Rainer was very .Aintelligent BgenerousCflexible DfortunateC
17、(2019河南安阳二模)Some of the worlds biggest companiesApple，Amazon，Facebookdidn t exist 30 years ago.So what firms are we working for in 2050? That s a question put forward by historian Yuval Noah Harari in his new book“21 Lessons for the 21st Century”He argues that because technology is changing so fast，
18、it s one of the first times in human history when we dont know what jobs will look like in the coming three decades.“So the best bet is to focus on emotional intelligence(EQ)，” he said.“Information is the last thing the kids need.They have too much of it.”In this book，he focuses on the various chall
19、enges facing us today.As he writes in the books introduction：“What are todays greatest challenges? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids？”One area where these questions crop up is artificial intelligence (AI)Harari believes that AI will completely affect the job market for t
20、he next generation of workers.His first two books“Sapiens” and “Homo Deus”became international bestsellers，selling more than 12 million copies worldwide.They were praised by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg，Barack Obama and Bill Gates.Hararis books，about the past and future of humanity，attract a great n
21、umber of fans.Fellow Israeli，actress Natalie Portman，is a fan.So is American R&B star Janelle Monae.As for Bill Gates，he might be Hararis biggest fan.So when The New York Times asked him to review Hararis latest books，he jumped at the opportunity.“All the three books wrestle with some version of the
22、 same question: What will give our lives meaning in the decades and centuries ahead？” Gates wrote in his review.“So far，human history has been driven by a desire to live longer，healthier，happier lives.If science is eventually able to give that dream to most people，and large numbers of people no long
23、er need to work，what reason will we have to get up in the morning？”8What is the best way to help students face the uncertain future according to Harari?ATeaching them advanced technology.BProviding them with more information.CImproving their emotional intelligence.DReminding them of fierce competiti
24、ons.9What does Harari stress in his new book?AThe bright future of the future workers.BDifferent challenges in the face of people.CLessons humans should learn from history.DThe disadvantages of artificial intelligence.10What can we learn about Harari?AHe is Bill Gates good friend.BHe has a deep unde
25、rstanding of AI.CHe is highly thought of by everyone.DHis books are well received in the world.11What is talked about in all of Hararis three books?AThe desire to enjoy life.BThe limitless opportunities in the future.CThe driving force of human history.DThe source of life meaning in the future.七选五(2
26、019广东汕头二模)Rising Through Stages to Realize OurselvesMany people in modern society have the problem that they dont know who they are and what their purpose is. 12 .Once high school seniors graduate，they seem to lose their identity.They once studied hard.But after they stop working，they begin to lose
27、their way.In the theory of the Hierarchy of Needs(需求理论)，Abraham Maslo，put forward a similar situation，which consists of the five levels of a persons need.The fifth and final level is selfrealization，which is where our final achievement lies. 13 .I think selfrealization has three major aspects.The fi
28、rst stage is acceptance，the second stage is discovery and the last stage is perseverance.Acceptance is the first stage.We should be reminded that we are all born unique，so we all have our own strengths and weaknesses.Only when we understand these，can we pursue them or change them. 14 .Once weve acce
29、pted ourselves，we can discover what we are interested in and what we want to be. 15 ，but indeed we should live for ourselves.So before we start working towards a purpose，we should ask ourselves “Is this what we truly desire？” and “Is this going to change the situation were in？”The last stage is pers
30、everance. 16 .Those who can selfrealize are people who focus on the things they want to change.Through the three stages，we could gain recognition of ourselves.And by this point，whatever our lives were like，we would be able to stand tall，confident of ourselves.AIts nothing to a man of perseveranceBOn
31、ly by acceptance of the past can we change itCThis is especially common among college studentsDMany people tend to go along with social expectationsEBeing objective and yet tolerant is the key to acceptanceFIt is the process of knowing ourselves and finding a purposeGExploring our potential isnt goi
32、ng to be done in a short time答案精析.1C细节理解题。根据Warrumbungle National Park中的“Its crystalclear night sky and high altitude make it a natural，educational，and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth.”可知，Warrumbungle National Park晴朗的夜空和高海拔使它成为地球南部自然的、有教育意义的天文遗产公园。故选C项。2A细节理解题。根据Sark部分中的
33、“With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island，there is an exceptional view of the dark sky.” 可知，Sark岛上没有机动车辆。分析选项可知A正确。3C推理判断题。根据Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon部分中的“Its location，rough climate，and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attem
34、pts for human settlement”可知，它的地理位置、恶劣的气候和令人生畏的景观在很大程度上击败了人类定居的企图。句中的“位置、恶劣的气候和令人敬畏的景观”都是地理条件，故选C。语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了51岁的Rainer在南非的海域拍摄沙丁鱼迁徙过程中从鲸鱼口中死里逃生的经历。4A标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了51岁的Rainer在南非的海域拍摄一年一度的沙丁鱼迁徙过程中从鲸鱼口中死里逃生的经历，故A项正确。5C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“the annual migration(迁徙) of billions of sardines(a small s
35、ea fish)，which is a big draw for large predators，especially the dolphins and whales”可知，沙丁鱼迁徙最吸引海豚和鲸鱼，故C项正确。6C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I tried to control my fear.”可知，一开始，Rainer一定是惊慌失措的，故C项正确。7D推理判断题。根据最后两段的描述可知，鲸鱼意识到自己吞入的不是沙丁鱼后，把Rainer连同几吨水给吐了出来，Rainer竟然毫发无损地死里逃生，由此可知，Rainer非常幸运，故D项正确。语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了以色列历史学家尤
36、瓦尔诺亚赫拉利在他的新书今日简史中提出的一些观点以及比尔盖茨对他的书的评价。8C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“So the best bet is to focus on emotional intelligence(EQ)”可知，帮助孩子们应对未来的最好的方法就是培养他们的情商。故选C。9B细节理解题。根据第三段首句“In this book，he focuses on the various challenges facing us today.”可知，在新书中，赫拉利强调了如今人们面临的各种不同的挑战。故选B。10D推理判断题。根据第四段首句“His first two booksSapi
37、ens and Homo Deusbecame international bestsellers，selling more than 12 million copies worldwide.”可知，他的前两本书是国际畅销书，在全球销售超过1 200万册。且根据第五段第一句“As for Bill Gates，he might be Harari s biggest fan.”可知，比尔盖茨对他的新书评价很高。即可推理得知，他的书在世界各地都很受欢迎，故选D。11D细节理解题。根据文章末段第三句中“All the three books wrestle with some version of
38、 the same question: What will give our lives meaning in the decades and centuries ahead? ”可知，比尔盖茨认为赫拉利的三本书都在探讨某种说法的同一个问题：在未来的几十年乃至几百年，什么将赋予我们的生活意义？故选D。.12C根据后一句“Once high school seniors graduate，they seem to lose their identity.”可知，一旦高年级学生毕业，他们似乎就丧失了自我。是对上句的具体阐述。故C项符合语境。13F根据前一句“The fifth and final
39、level is selfrealization，which is where our final achievement lies.”可知，F项，是对上一句的具体阐述。故F项符合语境。14E根据前一句“Only when we understand these，can we pursue them or change them.”可知，只有当我们理解了这些，我们才能去追求他们或者改变他们。E项(客观和包容是接受的关键)阐述接受的关键地方。故E项符合语境。15D根据前一句“Once weve accepted ourselves，we can discover what we are interested in and what we want to be.”以及后一句“.but indeed we should live for ourselves.”可知，D项(很多人跟着社会的要求行动)与上下文连贯一致。故D项符合语境。16G根据后一句“Those who can selfrealize are people who focus on the things they want to change.”可知，G项(探索自己的潜能不是短时间就能完成的)符合上下文语境。