1、40分阅读理解提分练(二)阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A2022潍坊市高中学科核心素养测评Winter sports are constantly evolving and new sports activities are regularly being created. This makes sure your next holiday in the snow is an unforgettable experience.SnowbikingThe snowbikea cross
2、between a bicycle and skisguarantees pure fun and a unique skiing experience for snow fans above six. Snowbikes can be used on wellcaredfor slopes (斜坡) and riders navigate the slopes with the additional help of short foot skis. And it can be ridden without the rider having previous experience.Freeri
3、dingThere is no other winter sport that gets you closer to nature. Due to the truly unaffected character of the slopes, snow and weather conditions have to be taken into special consideration when youre freeriding. Therefore, it is very important to be accompanied by a professional guide who knows t
4、he skiing area inside out and who is able to correctly assess the weather conditions.SnowshoeingSnowshoeing is the perfect activity for those who want to explore the untouched winter landscape. The snowshoes distribute the weight of the person carrying them over a larger area so that the feet only s
5、ink lightly into the snow. Handling snowshoes is easy and does not require any previous experience: Simply fasten your snowshoes, pick up your sticks and off you go!SnowtubingSnowtubing is an activity for winter fans of all ages and involves sliding down a snowtubing slope in a rubber tire. Snowtubi
6、ng tracks are often located close to a ski lift. This gives people the opportunity to immediately go back up the mountain after the ride. The activity is the perfect and fun end to a day of skiing.1Which activity is the most demanding for skiers?ASnowbiking. BFreeriding.CSnowshoeing. DSnowtubing.2Wh
7、at do Snowbiking and Snowshoeing have in common?AThey need no skiing experience.BThey depend on special skis.CThey are suitable for people of all ages.DThey take place on slopes with deep snow.3Why are Snowtubing tracks usually close to a ski lift?ATo attract more tourists to get involved.BTo preven
8、t the rubber tire sliding down.CTo create a fun ending to a day of skiing.DTo help skiers get to the starting point easily.B2022南通市高三第一次调研测试Laurie Horam never thought of himself as musical. At home, his dad never listened to music, and one of his boarding school teachers labelled him tonedeaf. But l
9、ast month he started to play the harmonica (口琴) on the streets of Bradford. People clapped, danced and threw coins into his case for the local food bank. Horam caught himself thinking, “How, at the age of 79, do I come to be playing music to people on the streets?” The question preoccupied him, beca
10、use, some years ago at a family gathering, Gavin, his eldest son, said,“You know what, Dad? It cant be coincidental. We must have got our musical abilities from you.” Horam has three sons and they cover a range of instruments. He was surprised. “There cant be music in me, because I cant play!” he sa
11、id.Eight years ago, Horam, a retired civil servant, was on his way back from a trip with his family. Gavin stopped at a music shop. He walked out and said, “Here you are. I bought this for you, Dad. Its a harmonica. Ill try to show you how to play a bit.”They went to a session at their local pub. Ga
12、vin played the guitar and Horam sat in the corner with his harmonica, trying to make a sound that no one would hear. After six months, he was invited into the group. He discovered a talent for improvisation (即兴表演), responding to a note within a millisecond without batting an eyelid. “I dont play by
13、ear. I play by heart.” Actually, Horam says, “My harmonica plays mehow I feel, what I am, and what Ive been.”Music has enriched life with friendship and made Horam feel“part of something much bigger”than himself. “At a time when the circle of life might be shrinking, mine is expanding,” he says. “Ma
14、ybe we never know completely who we are or what we can do.”4Why did Horam play the harmonica on the streets of Bradford?ATo recall the good old days.BTo beg food from passersby.CTo realize his childhood dream.DTo collect money for charity.5What is Gavins attitude to his fathers musical ability?APosi
15、tive. BDisapproving.CDoubtful. DUnclear.6What does playing the harmonica allow Horam to do?AEnjoy the quiet. BListen to his heart.CExpress himself. DSharpen his hearing.7What does music bring to Horam?AA lost soul.BA comfortable life.CA broader circle of life.DA new perception of family.C2022甘肃省第二次高
16、考诊断 Chinese volleyball superstar Zhu Ting has inspired a new English word. “Stay awesome and ZHUperb ! ” wrote a blogger at a USbased volleyball website. The word combines “Zhu” and “superb (卓越的)” to describe the 27yearold player. Zhus excellent scoring performances put her among the Top 10 Global O
17、utstanding Athletes for 2019 Heracles Prize of the Big Ben Award. As the captain, Zhu “created the new golden age of womens volleyball in China”, the award said. Zhu is considered a national hero by many in China with good reason. Before the victory in the 2019 FIVB World Cup, she helped the nationa
18、l volleyball team win the 2015 FIVB World Cup, the 2015 Asian Womens Volleyball Championship, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Although shes a superstar now, it hasnt been easy for Zhu to get to where she is. Born into a farming family in Henan Province, Zhu earned a chance to attend a local sports s
19、chool at the age of 13. She became well known to the public by helping Chinas U20 team win the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Womens U20 World Championship. Shortly after that, Zhu joined the national team and began playing under the legendary coach Lang Ping. At first, the 1.98metertall Zhu found it difficul
20、t to move quickly and stay balanced. But Lang Ping took advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and smash balls. Her work paid off. Zhu is now an outstanding player. “Hard work and talent are equally important. Ill move forward step by step,” she told Peoples Daily.8Why was “ZHUperb” cr
21、eated?ATo create a new game.BTo introduce a volleyball website.CTo describe the volleyball superstar.DTo celebrate her winning of the FIVB World Cup.9What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?AZhu Tings training.BZhu Tings personal qualities.CZhu Tings achievements.DZhu Tings future plan.10When did Zhu T
22、ing become famous to the public?AIn 2000. BIn 2013.CIn 2015. DIn 2016.11What was the purpose of Lang Pings plan for training Zhu Ting?ATo build up her confidence.BTo make use of her advantages.CTo train her to be the captain of the team.DTo instruct her to move forward step by step.D2022合肥市高三第二次教学质量
23、检测Bridges are a common sight in the Netherlands. But four bridges are particularly unusual: each 26foot structure was fashioned from concrete by a giant robotic printer. They are part of a revolution (大变革) that is seeing 3D printers move from the tabletop to the construction lot.3D construction prin
24、ters work a lot like homeoffice ones, except instead of ink they spit out concrete. Nozzles (喷嘴) run back and forth on rails, with computers controlling the time and speed, so that a layer of concrete is laid down where needed. By the time the slowmoving nozzle reaches the end of its path, the layer
25、 has usually hardened just enough to lay down another on top of the first, building up, layerbylayer, a homesized wall. With a precise pattern of deposit, the nozzle can leave space for windows, doors, and other design and structural elements.It takes about 24 hours of printing to build a 500squaref
26、oot singlefloor home. “The printing process can complete the structure and finish the inner and outer surfaces at the same time,” says Jason Ballard, cofounder and CEO of ICON, an Austin, Texas company. “That normally takes 20 people representing five or six different trades to work several days.”3D
27、 construction printers are also less wasteful. A typical home construction site generates about four tons of waste. Because the concrete used in conventional construction is applied uniformly, regardless of whether its needed for structural support in a particular area or not, about half of the conc
28、rete is wasted. 3D printers, however, can vary the thickness of a structure with great precision, using concrete only where it is really needed.So far, printing buildings has been a modest, lowcost affair. For instance, ICON printed a house in Austin, Texas, intended for families, at a cost of $10,0
29、00, and has a contract to print a total of six. Then it plans to take a printer down to Latin America to build 50 lowcost homes there.12Why does the author discuss the nozzle in Paragraph 2?ATo analyze why the nozzle is so important.BTo confirm 3D construction printers are slow.CTo explain how 3D co
30、nstruction printers work.DTo argue the precision of the nozzle needs improving.13What does Jason Ballard say about 3D construction printers?AThey are highly efficient.BThey are a little complex.CThey increase the building cost.DThey will replace builders one day.14How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed
31、?ABy making a contrast.BBy giving examples.CBy describing a process.DBy analyzing causes.15What can be a suitable title for the text?APrinted Bridges Become a Fashion in the NetherlandsB3D Printing Technology Is Key to Housing ProblemsCYour House Is Going to Be Greener in the FutureDYour Next House
32、May Come Out of a 3D Printer第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)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。选项中有两项为多余选项。2022石家庄市高三教学质量检测(一)After hours of working, many people find themselves in desperate need of recharging. Some people grab a coffee to stay awake. _16_A recent study found that one in five working Americans nap
33、(小睡) during the workday, with 87% of them reporting feeling refreshed afterward. “A power nap can provide the refreshment you need if youre struggling to stay alert or havent had a good nights sleep,” explains Rebecca Robbins, an associate scientist at the Brigham and Womens Hospital. _17_ However,
34、power naps are only beneficial when they are done correctly.“You dont have to go to sleep fully,” says James Maas, a professor at Cornell University, who is best known for his work in the field of sleep research. _18_ He says, “20 minutes should be enough to power through the rest of the workday.” H
35、owever, Maas cautions that longer naps are counterproductive and even harmful. If your power nap time is longer than 40 minutes, youre going to wake up feeling very groggy (昏昏沉沉).Shelby Harris, a clinical psychologist, adds that the best time to take your power nap is between 1 pm. and 3 pm. _19_To
36、make the most of your power nap, youd better choose a comfortable place and time to nap. Also, put your alarm away from the bed. _20_ One more thing, get some daylight exposure after your nap. Its best to get up, walk around and see some sunlight to fight any grogginess.ANaps are not for everyone.BI
37、t does boost work productivity.CThis helps prevent power nap sleepers turning it off easily.DHe coined the term “Power Nap” more than 50 years ago.ENapping any later in the day can affect your sleep at night.FSleep experts say that power naps should be quick and refreshing.GHowever, it may be more b
38、eneficial to fight your sleepiness with sleep.40分阅读理解提分练(二)第一节A语篇类型:应用文主题语境:人与社会体育活动冰雪运动1答案与解析:B推断。根据Freeriding部分中的“it is very important.the weather conditions”可知,Freeriding需要专业的向导陪同,向导需要对滑雪区域了如指掌并能够正确地评估天气状况,综合比较几个项目可知,Freeriding是对滑雪者要求最高的活动,故B项正确。2答案与解析:A理解具体信息。根据Snowbiking部分中的“it can be ridden wi
39、thout the rider having previous experience”和Snowshoeing部分中的“does not require any previous experience”可知,这两项运动的共同之处在于它们都不需要滑雪者有相关的运动经验,故A项正确。3答案与解析:D理解具体信息。根据Snowtubing部分中的“This gives people the opportunity to immediately go back up the mountain after the ride”可知,Snowtubing赛道之所以接近滑雪升降机是为了让滑雪者立马返回起点,故
40、D项正确。B语篇类型:记叙文主题语境:人与社会人物故事79岁才被发现的音乐家【语篇解读】Laurie Horam已经79岁,从没想过自己能成为受人欢迎的口琴演奏者。他的三个儿子都会演奏乐器,他大儿子认为他们一定都遗传了父亲的音乐天赋。他的大儿子为他购买了一个口琴,没想到他有即兴表演的天赋。4答案与解析:D理解具体信息。根据第一段第四句“People clapped, danced.for the local food bank”可知,人们纷纷将钱投进为当地食品银行捐赠的箱子里。据此可知,Laurie Horam参加街头口琴演奏是为了给慈善募捐。5答案与解析:A理解观点、态度。根据第二段第一句中
41、Gavin说的话可知,Gavin认为他们都遗传了父亲的音乐天赋;根据第三段可知,Gavin为他的父亲购买了口琴,并教他演奏。据此可以推知,Gavin对他父亲的音乐才能持积极的态度。6答案与解析:C理解具体信息。根据第四段尾句中的“My harmonica plays me.what Ive been”可知,Horam觉得他的口琴在演奏他自己:他的感受、他的现在和他的过去。7答案与解析:C理解具体信息。根据尾段第二句中的“At a time when.is expanding”可知,音乐让Horam觉得自己拥有了更广阔的生活圈。C语篇类型:记叙文主题语境:人与社会人物故事中国排球巨星朱婷【语篇解
42、读】本文主要讲述了中国排球巨星朱婷成长的过程、取得的成就等。8答案与解析:C考查理解具体信息的能力。根据文章第一段最后一句“The word combinesZhu andsuperb (卓越的)to describe the 27yearold player”可知,这个词是用来形容中国排球巨星朱婷的。故选C项。9答案与解析:C考查理解段落主旨要义的能力。根据文章第二段的内容可知,该段主要讲述了朱婷在排球方面取得的成绩。故选C项。10答案与解析:B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第三段第三句“She became well known to the public.Championship”可知,朱
43、婷帮助中国的U20队赢得了2013年世界U20女排锦标赛,从而为公众所熟知。故选B项。11答案与解析:B考查推断的能力。根据文章最后一段第二句“But Lang Ping took advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and smash balls”可知,郎平教练利用朱婷的身高优势来训练她。故选B项。D语篇类型:说明文主题语境:人与社会科学与技术3D打印建筑物【语篇解读】本文介绍了应用3D打印建造建筑物的技术,重点介绍了打印过程、技术特点以及优势等。12答案与解析:C理解具体信息。根据第二段中的“Nozzles (喷嘴) r
44、un back and.down where needed”可知,喷嘴在轨道上来回移动,加之电脑控制时间和速度,这样就可以在需要的地方铺上一层混凝土。据此可知,该处提及喷嘴旨在说明3D建筑打印机的工作原理和过程。13答案与解析:A理解具体信息。通读第三段可知,Jason Ballard认为,打印一栋500平方英尺的单层住宅大约需要24小时,而用人工则需要20个人工作几天。据此可知,Jason Ballard的话说明了3D建筑打印机效率高。14答案与解析:A推断。通读第四段内容可知,传统的建造方式浪费的混凝土很多,相比之下,3D建筑打印机则只在有需要的地方使用混凝土,从而减少了浪费。据此可知,第
45、四段使用了对比的写作方法。15答案与解析:D理解主旨要义。通读全文可知,第一段的尾句“They are part.the construction lot”为全文的主题句,再结合下文内容可知,本文主要介绍了应用3D打印建造建筑物的技术。据此可知,D项最适合用作本文标题。第二节语篇类型:说明文主题语境:人与自我职场效率恢复精力的小睡【语篇解读】本文介绍了一个让工作了几小时的人们在疲惫之后恢复活力的妙招恢复精力的小睡。16答案与解析:G空前一句讲到了一些人疲惫之后通过喝咖啡保持清醒,下文讲到了20%的美国打工人会在工作日小睡,因此空处与下文构成转折关系,故G项符合语境。17答案与解析:B空前一句讲到了恢复精力的小睡可以提供你需要的活力,因此空处讲到的也应该是恢复精力的小睡的好处,故B项符合语境。18答案与解析:D空前一句讲到了James Maas,空后一句讲到了“He says”,因此空处讲到的应该还是与James Maas有关的内容,故D项符合语境。19答案与解析:E本段讲到了恢复精力的小睡的最佳时间是下午1点到3点,因此,此处讲到的应该与小睡的时间有关,故E项符合语境。20答案与解析:C空前讲到了把闹钟放在远离床的地方,因此,此处讲到的应是这样做的作用,故C项符合语境。