1、主题六学习榜样人物.阅读理解A2022马鞍山市高三第二次教学质量监测NFK Editors October 14, 2021 Zara Rutherford is flying around the world by herself in a small plane. When she finishes her trip, which will take over two months, shell become the youngest woman to fly around the globe by herself. Shes just 19 years old. Ms. Rutherfo
2、rd began her trip in Belgium on August 18. This trip is something she has dreamed about for a long time.Ms. Rutherford has been learning to fly planes since she was 14 years old. Ms. Rutherfords parents are both pilots, and they helped her practice. She got her pilot license in 2020 and has hundreds
3、 of hours of flying practice. Shes making this trip in a small twoseater plane, a microlight. One of the seats has been replaced with an extra gas tank, which will allow Ms. Rutherford to cover longer distances. The plane has had several other updates for safety, including a second radio, and satell
4、ite communications.To follow her route, Ms. Rutherford needs to be able to see, since her plane cant be guided by its instruments alone. That means she cant fly at night or in bad weather. Ms. Rutherford is now in Nome, Alaska the halfway point of her trip. While shes had some delays and is a little
5、 behind schedule, she is upbeat. “As long as Im home before New Year, Im content,” she says. Ms. Rutherford plans to stay a night or two in each place to visit schools and youth groups. She hopes to inspire young girls to explore areas like aviation, science, mathematics, and engineering. As her fat
6、her points out, currently only about 5% of pilots are women.1What is Zara Rutherfords longheld dream?AAn independent flight around the world.BBuilding a small plane.CA twomonth selfdriving travel in Belgium.DBecoming the youngest pilot.2What can we learn about Ms. Rutherford from Paragraph 2?AShe ne
7、eds a guide.BShe is well prepared.CShe is knowledgeable.DShe has lots of hobbies.3What does the underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 3 mean?AReliable. BInnocent.CElegant. DOptimistic.4Why does Ms. Rutherford plan to visit schools and youth groups?ATo learn more scientific knowledge.BTo celebrate th
8、e festival together.CTo encourage other girls to aim high.DTo help her father make speeches.B2022郑州市高三第一次质量预测 Praised as “Edgar Snow in the New Era”, British journalist Andrew Moody devoted himself to accurately reporting on China for over a decade. Born in Nottinghamshire in September, 1960, Moodys
9、 interest in journalism began at age 15. What came next was a storied career that would last 4 decades. A visit to Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, in 1997 turned his attention to China. During that visit, he was surprised by the great changes that had taken place in China. Moody began working for Chin
10、a Daily in 2008. In his 13 years at the paper, he published more than 1 million words in the newspaper groups different publications. “These stories aim to explain the strategies (策略) and aims of the Chinese government to a wider audience, and also look at the challenges and difficulties it faces,”
11、Moody wrote. “I also attach importance to issues which go largely ignored in the mainstream Western media, which often fail to provide a full or true image (形象) of China.”To better cover China, Moody read a lot. In his Beijing apartment, there were more than 160 books about the nation. Su Qiang, a C
12、hina Daily editor who worked with Moody for 8 years, said, “He read all the books that top experts had written about China, and he closely followed how the world viewed China.” Moody also learned to speak putonghua, traveled to most provinces and autonomous regions throughout China and exposed himse
13、lf to the Chinese way of life.“China is moving into a new era in which it is much more confident about its position and status in the world. I have a definite sense of history in the making,” said Moody. He hoped that he could be one of the witnesses and reporters of this historic time.“So even when
14、 he was suffering from a serious disease, Moody still soldiered on. All he cared about was whether he could keep on working,” said Wang Liping, Moodys attending doctor.When he passed away in June, 2021, many people were sad. “His death will be a huge loss to those who are working hard on the dialogu
15、e between China and the outside world,” said Kerry Brown, a professor of Chinese Studies at Kings College London.5What can be known about Andrew Moody?AHe moved to China to work in 1997.BHe reported on China for four decades.CHe considered Edgar Snow to be his role model.DHe began to show interest i
16、n journalism as a teenager.6What did Moody do when he was working for China Daily?A.He drew a wider audience to the newspaper.BHe reported on the typical Chinese way of life.CHe accurately introduced China to more people.DHe communicated with the mainstream Western media.7What did Moodys attending d
17、octor think of him?AFearless. BDevoted.COptimistic. DAmbitious.8What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?ATo praise an honorable foreign journalist.BTo describe Moodys colorful life in China.CTo correct Western medias impression of China.DTo show an accurate image of China to the ou
18、tside world.完形填空2022内蒙古自治区赤峰市高三4月模拟Do you believe just a simple delivery could change a strangers life forever? Well, when 21yearold Anabelle _1_ some food using DoorDash, she _2_ started a chain of events. It started when her doorbell camera gave her a _3_ of an elderly man delivering her food. He
19、was clearly _4_, but he still _5_ to get the job done. And it _6_ Anabelles heart. To help him out, she gave him a $30 tip on a $21 orderbut that was just the start of her _7_.After a TikTok she _8_ of the delivery went viral, Anabelle became _9_ to use the attention to raise money for this man. But
20、 first, she had to find him. Against all odds, she tried _10_ DoorDash to get his information and kept posting _11_ on TikTok.Finally, Anabelle knew this sweet mans name: Kerry. And _12_ hes normally very private, she had the _13_ to get more information of him. At 71 years old, Kerry has yet to hav
21、e the opportunity to _14_. His wife died in 2011, and his two disabled sons are _15_ his care. He works as a driver and that income doesnt _16_ his life. His recent health _17_ have even made things more difficult. Anabelle shared his story on GoFundMe where it slowly _18_ surely began to reach coun
22、tless people moved by Kerrys struggles. Before they _19_ it, news outlets around the world were sharing Kerrys story. And now, over a month later, over $107K has been raised!“I cant begin to _20_ the amount of support from across the world! This is life changing for Kerry and beyond what I could eve
23、r imagine!” Anabelle wrote.,1A.ordered BmadeCrecorded Ddeposited2A.apparently BunconsciouslyCtypically Dconstantly3A.sense BturnoverCview Dtotal4A.struggling BawkwardCridiculous Dterrifying5A.forced BattemptedCallowed Dmanaged6A.struck BgaveChad Dplayed7A.politeness BgenerosityCsatisfaction Dambitio
24、n8A.sent BpaidCfueled Dposted9A.grateful BexcitedCdetermined Denergetic10A.discovering BcommunicatingCcontacting Dinvesting11A.photos BupdatesCpredictions Dstories12A.even when Beven asCeven after Deven though13A.privilege BeffortCchallenge Dreward14A.turn down Bslow downCcalm down Dget down15A.abov
25、e BinCunder Dbeyond16A.spend BpayCtake Dcover17A.habits BdiscoveriesCissues Dburdens18A.but BandCor Dif19A.received BunderstoodCmet Dknew20A.understand BdescribeCrepeat Dquit主题六学习榜样人物.阅读理解A语篇类型:记叙文主题语境:人与自我生活与学习最年轻的环球女飞行员【语篇解读】本文讲述了即将成为世界最年轻的环球女飞行员Zara Rutherford的经历。她自小学习驾驶飞机,在飞行员父母的帮助下于2020年获得飞行员执照
26、,并将完成为期两个多月的环球旅行。1答案与解析:A理解具体信息。根据第一段的“This trip is.for a long time”可知,环球飞行是Zara Rutherford梦想已久的事情。2答案与解析:B理解具体信息。通读第二段可知,为了环球飞行,Zara Rutherford在2020年获得了飞行员执照,并进行了数百小时的飞行练习;此外,她还为飞机加装了油箱,更新了无线电和卫星通信。由此可知,Zara Rutherford为环球飞行做好了充分的准备。3答案与解析:D理解词汇。根据画线词后的“As long as.Im content”可知,她说,只要新年前能回家,她就心满意足了。由
27、此可推知,她很乐观,故画线词意为“乐观的”。4答案与解析:C理解具体信息。根据最后一段中的“She hopes to.mathematics, and engineering”可知,Rutherford访问学校以及青年团体,希望激励年轻女孩探索航空、科学、数学和工程等领域。B语篇类型:新闻报道主题语境:人与社会杰出人物新时期的“Edgar Snow”【语篇解读】本文报道了已故的中国日报的英国籍记者、被称作“新时期的Edgar Snow”的Andrew Moody的事迹。Moody准确地向世界展现了新时期的中国。5答案与解析:D理解具体信息。根据第一段中的“Moodys interest in
28、journalism began at age 15”可知,Moody从青少年时期起就对新闻工作产生了兴趣,故D项正确。6答案与解析:C理解具体信息。根据第一段中的“Andrew Moody devoted.for over a decade”可以看出,Moody十多年来都准确地报道中国故事,故C项正确。7答案与解析:B理解观点、态度。根据第五段中的“Moody still soldiered on.keep on working”可知,Moody的主治医生认为他是一个对工作非常投入的人,故B项正确。8答案与解析:A理解目的。结合文章大意可知,本文主要报道了已故的中国日报的英国籍记者Andre
29、w Moody和中国的不解之缘,他在中国工作期间通过坚持阅读、游览和采访向世界准确地介绍新时期的中国,即使是在生病期间,也关心是否可以继续工作。由此可知,本文旨在歌颂一位值得尊重的外国记者,故A项正确。.完形填空【语篇解读】记叙文文章主要讲述了Anabelle一次无心之举,竟然为Kerry的生活带来了巨大的变化。1答案与解析:A句意:当21岁的Anabelle用DoorDash点餐时,她无意识地引发了一系列事件。根据上文“Do you believe just a simple delivery could change a strangers life forever?”可知,Anabell
30、e点餐,然后Kerry是送餐的人。 2答案与解析:B根据上文“Do you believe just a simple delivery could change a strangers life forever?”可知,后来的事情都是Anabelle点餐时所没有想到的,是无意识地。 3答案与解析:C句意:这一切始于她的门前摄像头拍到一位老人给她送食物的画面。 根据空前“when her doorbell camera”可知,这是她的门前摄像头所拍下的画面。 4答案与解析:A根据下文“And it _6_ Anabelles heart. To help him out, she gave h
31、im a $30 tip on a $21 orderbut that was just the start of her _7_”可知,Anabelle大受感动,所以老人在送餐时应该有困难,在挣扎。 5答案与解析:D根据下文“And it _6_ Anabelles heart. To help him out, she gave him a $30 tip on a $21 orderbut that was just the start of her _7_”可知,Anabelle大受感动,所以老人在送餐时应该有困难,在挣扎;而空前的but则暗示,尽管送餐困难还是完成了。 6答案与解析:
32、A根据上文“He was clearly _4_, but he still _5_ to get the job done.”可知,Kerry尽管送餐有困难,还是完成了,看到这一幕,Anabelle很感动。 7答案与解析:B句意:为了帮助他,她在21美元的订单上给了他30美元的小费但这只是她慷慨的开始。 根据下文“Anabelle became _9_ to use the attention to raise money for this man.”可知,Anabelle想为这个老人筹钱,这是慷慨的行为。 8答案与解析:D句意:Anabelle在TikTok上发布了这一送餐事件的帖子走红后
33、,她下定决心利用人们的关注为这名男子筹集资金。 根据空前的“TikTok”可知,Anabelle是在社交平台上发布了这一送餐事件。 9答案与解析:C根据下文“But first, she had to find him. Against all odds, she tried _10_ DoorDash to get his information and kept posting _11_ on TikTok.”可知,Anabelle开始了一系列活动,所以她是下定决心做这件事。 10答案与解析:C句意:尽管困难重重,她还是试图联系DoorDash获取他的信息,并不断在TikTok上发布更新。
34、 根据下文“get his information”可知,她是联系DoorDash这个平台,以获得这个人的信息。 11答案与解析:B根据上文她在TikTok上发文,以及上文“Anabelle became _9_ to use the attention to raise money for this man.”可知,Anabelle想要找到他,所以她应该是不断发布更新。 12答案与解析:D句意:尽管他通常都很注重隐私,但她有特权获得更多关于他的信息。根据上文“Finally, Anabelle knew this sweet mans name: Kerry.”以及下文“she had th
35、e _13_ to get more information of him.”可知,尽管他注重隐私,Anabelle还是找到了他。 13答案与解析:A根据上文“But first, she had to find him. Against all odds, she tried _10_ DoorDash to get his information and kept posting _11_ on TikTok.”可知,她是联系平台,而且在这个平台点餐,所以她拥有一定的特权。 14答案与解析:B句意:现年71岁的Kerry还没有机会放慢脚步。 根据下文“His wife died in 20
36、11, and his two disabled sons are _15_ his care.”可知,他妻子去世,需要照顾两个儿子,所以他不能休息,也就是无法放慢脚步。 15答案与解析:C句意:他的妻子于2011年去世,他的两个残疾儿子由他照顾。 根据空前的“two disabled sons”可知,他两个儿子有残疾,所以他要照顾。考查短语:under ones care “在某人的照顾下”。16答案与解析:D根据上文可知,Kerry还在送餐赚钱,所以司机的收入无法支付一家人的支出。 17答案与解析:C句意:他最近的健康问题甚至让事情变得更加困难。 根据空后“made things more
37、 difficult”可知,他的健康出了问题。 18答案与解析:A句意:Anabelle在GoFundMe上分享了他的故事,在那里,他的故事虽然慢,但却使无数人感动于Kerry的努力。 前一分句和后一分句之间存在转折关系,slowly和surely之间也有转折。 19答案与解析:D句意:在他们知道之前,世界各地的新闻媒体都在分享Kerry的故事。 根据上文“Anabelle shared his story on GoFundMe where it slowly _18_ surely began to reach countless people moved by Kerrys struggles.”可知,人们慢慢开始了解他的故事。所以,是在人们知道之前。 20答案与解析:B句意:“我无法描述来自世界各地的支持!这是Kerry人生的改变,超出了我的想象!”Anabelle写道。 根据下文“This is life changing for Kerry and beyond what I could ever imagine!”可知,这一切已经超出了Anabella的想象,所以她几乎无法去描述那些支持。