1、阅读理解+七选五阅读限时组合练1(限时35分钟).阅读理解A(2020山东潍坊一模)“Becoming Jane”Through September 7,2020National Geographic MuseumJane Goodall began observing chimpanzees in 1960 at Gombe Stream Game Reserve in what is now Tanzania,but her first study of animal behavior took place some 20 years earlier,when she,at 5 years
2、 old,spent several hours in a henhouse,waiting to see how a hen laid an egg.That curiosity helped drive Goodall to become one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century.Her evolution from an innocent child to a “global icon (偶像)” is documented in “Becoming Jane”,an exhibit in Washington,D.C.t
3、hrough September 7.After that,it heads to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.“Becoming Jane” is technology heavy.Interactive digital displays,3-D experiences and a hologram (全息图)-like appearance by Goodall herself will draw the attention of both adults and youngsters.For those who have
4、 followed Goodalls career closely,the real treat is seeing her birthday gifts and books from her childhood,field notes,Ph.D.papers and other personal belongings and photos.Visitors will follow the path or her childhood dream gradually coming true,then the course of her field study about chimpanzees
5、in African wild forests,with remarkable achievements,and finally her recent life as an Animal Rights activist.PRICE$15WHEN November 22,2019-September 7,2020LOCATION 1145 17th Street NW Washington,D.C.200361.Where is “Becoming Jane” held before September 7,2020?A.In Tanzania.B.In Washington.D.C.C.In
6、Los Angeles County.D.In Janes hometown.2.What may attract Jane Goodalls followers most?A.Treats for children.B.Free books by Jane.C.Janes personal items.D.The applied technology.3.What type of writing is this text?A.A story.B.An advertisement.C.An official report.D.A celebrity profile.B(2020北京西城统一测试
7、)This little South American Magellanic penguin swims 5,000 miles,to a beach in Brazil,every year in order to be reunited with the man who saved its life.It sounds like something out of a fairy tale,but its true!The 71-year-old retired bricklayer Joao,who lives in an island village just outside Rio d
8、e Janeiro,Brazil,found the small Magellanic penguin lying on rocks at his local beach in 2011.The penguin was covered in oil and running out of time fast.Joao rescued the penguin,naming it Din Din,cleaned the oil off its feathers and fed him a daily diet of fish to rebuild its strength.After a week
9、of recovery,Joao attempted to release the penguin back into the wild.However,Din Din had already formed a family bond with his rescuer and wouldnt leave.“He stayed with me for 11 months and then,just after he changed his coat with new feathers,he disappeared,”Joao recalls.“I love the penguin like it
10、s my own child and I believe the penguin loves me,”Joao told Globo.“No one else is allowed to touch him.He pecks (啄) them if they do.He lies on my lap,lets me give him showers,and allows me to feed him.”Professor Krajewski,a biologist who interviewed the fisherman for Globo,told The Independent,“I h
11、ave never seen anything like this before.I think the penguin believes Joao is part of his family and probably a penguin as well.”However,environmentalists warn that,while hundreds of the Magellanic species are known to naturally migrate (迁徙) thousands of miles north in search of food,there has been
12、a worrying rise in the phenomenon of oceanic creatures washed up on Brazils beaches.Professor David Zee,from Rio de Janeiros State University,said the increase is due in part to global climatic changes.Professor Zee added that sea animals face increased danger from leaked tanker oil.Luckily the endi
13、ng for Joao and Din Din has been a happy one,even though it is illegal in Brazil to keep wild animals as pets.Professor Krajewski said,“Professionals who work with animals try to avoid relationships like this occurring so they are able to reintroduce the animals into the wild.But in this single case
14、 the authorities allowed Din Din to stay with Joao because of his kindness.”4.Every year Din Din swims a long distance to a beach in Brazil to .A.avoid being killedB.meet his rescuerC.escape from ocean currentsD.find much more fish5.When Din Din was found in 2011,.A.he was dyingB.he was running on t
15、he beachC.he was resting on a rockD.he was cleaning oil off his feathers6.What can we learn about Joao from the passage?A.He is not allowed to keep the penguin as a pet by the authorities.B.He overprotects the penguin by keeping him away from others.C.His contact with the penguin is encouraged by pr
16、ofessionals.D.His kindness wins the penguins trust.7.The story in the passage mainly shows .A.the environmental impact on wildlifeB.the love between humans and wildlifeC.the tendency of wildlife to bond with humansD.the protection of threatened wildlife by mankindC(2020山东济南一模)Like clockwork,nearly e
17、very fourth February includes one extra day.February 29th,otherwise known as Leap Day,isnt exactly a holiday.Instead,its there to keep your calendar consistent with the earths rotation (旋转) around the sun.According to H,Roman emperor Julius Caesar is the “father”of Leap Year.Until he came along,peop
18、le used a 355-day calendar,which was 10.25 days shorter than the solar year.Roman officials were supposed to add an extra month every now and then to keep the seasons exactly where they should be.But that didnt work out all that well.When special occasions started shifting into different seasons aro
19、und 45 BCE,Caesar consulted with astronomers and decreed (下令) that the empire should use a 12-month,365-day calendar,which he named after himself.Caesars Julian calendar included a Leap Day every four years.Though Leap Day keeps your calendar in line with the earths rotation around the sun,it causes
20、 a different kind of problem for leapsters.When should these February 29th babies celebrate their birthdays during the other three-quarters of their lives?Some party on February 28th,while others prefer a two-day celebration that spans the last day of February and the first day of March.Leap Day can
21、 be a nuisance in the legal system.In 2006,a court in Massachusetts was deciding whether criminal John Melo could be released a day early since his 10-year sentence included a Leap Day.In the case,the judge decided that since the man was sentenced to prison for years,not days,Leap Day didnt make a b
22、it of difference.Though a few timekeepers have pushed for calendars that dont include Leap Day,almost all astronomers and societies agree that Leap Day is the best method to keep the calendar on track.8.Why was Leap Day created?A.To create special occasions.B.To honor Emperor Julius Caesar.C.To keep
23、 pace with solar year.D.To keep track of all the seasons.9.What is the problem with the birthday celebration of February 29th babies?A.It is sometimes delayed.B.It lasts at least two days.C.It has to be held every other year.D.It may take place on different dates.10.What does the underlined word “nu
24、isance” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Joke.B.Topic.C.Trouble.D.Mistake.11.What is the attitude of most astronomers towards Leap Day?A.Critical.B.Supportive.C.Doubtful.D.Cautious.D(2020湖北武汉质检)Interactions between people and elephants have a long history.Elephants have been trained and used by human beings fo
25、r thousands of years,for everything from transportation to construction,from logging (伐木) to war.In more recent times,Asian elephants have been used in entertainment and as a living “machine” to help move logs through the jungle as part of the logging industry.The latter changed in Thailand in 1989,
26、when the Thai government banned logging.Owners of elephants had very little choice but to turn to tourism to earn enough to care for themselves and their elephants by offering elephant riding to tourists.Mahouts are the elephant handlers who you will see riding or managing the elephants at any camp
27、you visit.Traditionally,being a mahout is part of the family business,and a young family member is matched with a young elephant,and they spend most of their lives together.The traditional mahout life isnt easy.Since they are bonded to their elephant,they rarely have time off or time for family.Thes
28、e years,younger mahouts in Thailand have been more likely to leave the mahout life to find jobs in the city,resulting in elephants having to get used to multiple mahouts.This can lead to additional stress on the elephant,or result in abuse by a mahout trying to manage an elephant that hasnt built an
29、y level of trust with him.Opponents of elephant riding may suggest that elephant rides be outlawed.My worry is that an immediate ban could lead to another massive change in how elephants are treated,similar to ending logging in 1989.How will mahouts that are currently making a living and supporting
30、their elephants through rides be able to continue to do so?The average lifespan of an elephant is 60 years.Any solution needs to take into account the long-term effects on the elephants currently employed to give rides.12.What happened in 1989 in Thailand?A.Elephants joined in tourism.B.Elephants lo
31、st their jobs.C.Entertainment was forbidden.D.The government banned the use of elephants.13.What will cause the ill treatment of some elephants?A.The great stress to make money.B.The former masters leaving them.C.The heavy load on the elephants.D.The owners mistrust of the elephants.14.Whats the bes
32、t title for the passage?A.Will You Go to Thailand?B.Why Are Elephants Trained?C.Should You Ride Elephants in Thailand?D.How Do Mahouts Train Elephants?15.Why does the author write this passage?A.To present a problem.B.To criticize mahouts.C.To introduce Thailand.D.To record his experience.七选五(2020山东
33、青岛模拟)Everyone needs a break,and vacations are not meant for serious study.16The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey.Before getting into the recommendation,you need to determine your English reading
34、 comprehension level.If youre at the beginner level,there are two options:reading a childrens book or reading a book that youve read in Chinese translation.17If youre at the intermediate level,popular books like pop fiction,mysteries and thrillers are good options.For advanced readers,classic works
35、of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel,Pulitzer) are good options.18When I pick up a book I like,even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through,I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses.Generally,after the first few chapters,things get a lot easier,especi
36、ally if I get involved in the story.Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend whos interested in reading the same book.You can make goals that you both want to achieve.19Some quick recommendations:Harry Potter,start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series;
37、anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror,US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun.20Happy reading!A.If you pick a book which is so challenging,it will be too stressful.B.The most important thing is to pick a book that youre really interested in.C.You may also enjoy your
38、 reading when hanging out with your family.D.You should just find a topic or author youre interested in,and the rest will go from there.E.You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail.F.Instead,theyre a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.G.This wi
39、ll help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases,since youre already familiar with the story.【帮你拓知识】核心知识,词块记忆be technology heavy技术含量高draw the attention of吸引注意力the real treat真正的享受personal belongings个人物品the course of ones field study某人实地研究的过程remarkable achievements显著的成就reunite v.再次相聚run out of 用完;
40、用光environmentalist n.环境保护论者oceanic adj.海洋的;大海的climatic adj.气候的keep sth consistent with 与保持一致keep sth in line with 与保持同步in the legal system 在法律系统keep sth on track 使步入正轨take sth into account 考虑到,顾及参考答案阅读理解+七选五阅读限时组合练1.【语篇导读】本文是一则广告。文章介绍了“Becoming Jane” 展览的时间、地点、内容等相关的事宜。1.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.Becoming Jane
41、,an exhibit in Washington,D.C.through September 7.”可知,展览将在华盛顿特区持续到9月7日。由此可知,展览是在Washington,D.C.举办的。因此B项正确。2.C推理判断题。根据第三段中的“For those who have followed Goodalls career closely,the real treat is seeing her birthday gifts and books from her childhood,field notes,Ph.D.papers and other personal belonging
42、s and photos.”可知,对于那些密切关注古道尔职业生涯的人来说,真正的享受是看到她的生日礼物和童年时的书籍、野外笔记、博士论文以及其他个人物品和照片。由此可知,Jane Goodall的个人物品可能最吸引她的追随者。故选C项。3.B推理判断题。根据第四段可知,参观者将沿着她儿时的梦想逐渐实现的道路,然后是她对非洲野生森林中的黑猩猩进行实地研究的过程,取得的显著成就,最后是她最近作为一名动物权利活动家的生活。以及由“PRICE $15;WHEN November 22,2019-September 7,2020;LOCATION 1145 17th Street NW Washingt
43、on,D.C.20036.”可知,这是一则广告,是关于“Becoming Jane”展览的广告。故选B项。【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。退休砌砖工Joao无意间救了一只身上满是油污濒临死亡的小企鹅,此后每年,这只小企鹅都要历经5 000英里来和它的恩人团聚。4.B细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“This little South American Magellanic penguin swims 5,000 miles,to a beach in Brazil,every year in order to be reunited with the man who saved its life”可知
44、,这只南美洲的小麦哲伦企鹅每年都要游5 000英里到巴西的一个海滩去见救了它生命的人。据此可知,它每年要游很长的路程是为了见救它生命的人,故B项正确。5.A细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“The penguin was covered in oil and running out of time fast”可知,这只企鹅浑身是油,很快就要死亡,故A项正确。6.D推理判断题。根据第二段第三、四句“Joao rescued the penguin,naming it.release the penguin back into the wild”可知,Joao救了那只企鹅,给它取名为Din Din,清
45、理掉它羽毛上的油污,每天喂它吃鱼来恢复体力。经过一周的恢复,Joao试图将其放回野外;第三段表述那只小企鹅不让其他人碰它,但是它会坐在Joao的腿上,让Joao给它洗澡,并允许Joao喂它,由此可推知,Joao的善良赢得了小企鹅的信任,故D项正确。7.B主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了退休砌砖工Joao无意间救了一只身上满是油污濒临死亡的小企鹅,给它喂鱼以让它恢复健康;此后每年,这只小企鹅都会历经5 000英里和它的恩人团聚。据此可知,本文主要表达了人类和野生生物之间的爱,故B项正确。【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了闰日的由来以及闰日带来的问题。地球围绕太阳运转一周的时间间隔约为
46、365.2422天,而日历上每年只有365天,也就是说,每隔4年日历上就要多出将近一天的时间。为了解决这个余数,每4年会增加一个额外的闰日即2月29日。8.C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句话“Instead,its there to keep your calendar consistent with the earths rotation (旋转) around the sun.”可知,设立Leap Day(闰日)是为了让日历更符合地球公转的时间,故选C项。9.D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句话“Some party on February 28th,while others prefer
47、a two-day celebration that spans the last day of February and the first day of March.”可知,D项正确。10.C词义猜测题。根据第四段的内容可知,在法律体系中,闰日可能是个麻烦事。2006年,马萨诸塞州的一家法院讨论是否提前一天释放罪犯约翰梅洛,因为10年刑期包括闰日。11.B推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,虽然少数计时员力推不包括闰日的日历,但是几乎所有的天文学家和社会团体都认为,闰日是让日历步入正轨的最佳方案。故B项正确。【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了大象长久以来和人类生活有密切的联系,但是近年来
48、泰国旅游行业里更多年轻的驯象员的改行导致大象要适应更多的不同的驯象员,从而增加了大象的压力甚至导致它们被虐待。12.A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Owners of elephants had very little choice but to turn to tourism to earn enough to care for themselves and their elephants by offering elephant riding to tourists”可知,1989年泰国大象开始进入旅游业,故A项正确。13.B推理判断题。根据第四段中的“younger mahouts in
49、Thailand have been more likely to leave the mahout life to find jobs.result in abuse by a mahout trying to manage an elephant that hasnt built any level of trust with him”可以推断,造成一些大象受虐待的原因是之前的主人离开了它们,新的主人为了驯服它们而虐待它们,故B项正确。14.C主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了大象长久以来和人类生活有密切的联系,但是近年来旅游行业里大象的遭遇令人担忧;另外,根据最后一段作者表述的对应
50、宣布骑大象不合法的建议的看法也可判断,C项最适合作本文的标题。15.A推理判断题。结合上题解析可知,全文主要讲述的是旅游业中大象的悲惨遭遇,因此作者写这篇文章主要是为了陈述问题。.【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了怎样接触英语文学,并为不同水平的读者提供了阅读建议。16.F根据前句“Everyone needs a break,and vacations are not meant for serious study.”可知,每个人都需要休息,假期并不意味着要认真学习。所以此处要与前句为转折关系,来说明假期是做什么的好时间,故F项“相反,假期是放松看书的好时间”切题。故选F项。17.G根据
51、前面的句子“If youre at the beginner level,there.in Chinese translation.”可知,如果你是初学者,有两种选择:读一本儿童读物或读汉语的翻译版本。所以此处要说明这两种选择的益处,故G项适合此处。18.B根据后面的句子“When I pick up a book I like,even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through,.”可知,本段主要在说明要选择感兴趣的书。故B项切题。19.E根据前句“Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend whos interested in reading the same book.You can make goals that you both want to achieve.”可知,此处与上一句为并列关系,来共同说明本段的主题,故E项切题。20.D根据最后一段的第一句话Some quick recommendations可知,作者给出了和朋友在交流的时候,可以先从哪几个方面入手的建议。所以此处要具体说明有哪几个方面。故D项“你应该找一个你感兴趣的话题或作者,剩下的就从那里开始”切题。
