1、阅读提速练(四)(限时40分钟)对应学生用书(单独成册)第163页.阅读理解A(2020海淀区一模)What Are Some of Your Favorite Memories ofthe University?In preparation for each falls 50th reunion，members of the milestone class are asked to recall campus memories for an annual Memory Book.Heres small part of selections of some memories from the
2、Class of 1969.Phyllis Jo Baunach“.I cannot forget the endless hours of studying，researching，and learning in the middle of the musty books in the stacks.We did everything by hand！But the joys of ideas coming to life and understanding thorny concepts are priceless.Additionally，I cannot forget the joyf
3、ul hours of CoKast rehearsals for studentwrittenanddirected plays，and the thrill of audiences responses to our efforts.Nor will I ever forget taking voice lessons at the Eastman School of Music.This course gave me confidence to try new musical approaches and to think on my feet.”Paul Boehm“.many swe
4、et and lasting memoriesfive feet of deep snow，getting stranded on the thruway，music at Hylie Morris Alley，and，of course，I met my wife，Ellen Blazer Boehm from the Class of 1972，when she was a freshman and I was a senior.As a fiveyear chemical engineering major，I had one elective to spare，and Ellen sa
5、id，How about oceanography？ So，I enrolled in oceanography with Dr.Taro Takahashi(the famous climate scientist)，which awakened my environmental juices，and changed my professional direction.”Farel Vella MeClure“.I truly loved my four undergraduate years at the University of Rochester.In fact，I loved it
6、 so much that I stayed an extra year to get a masters degree！I was very fortunate to have been totally immersed in student life on campus.My memories include campaigning and winning a seat on the student government during my freshman year.Other memories include the Susan BAnthony banquet，and sleepin
7、g in the comfy chairs in the library.I was also privileged to be selected as a student representative on the design team for the new Wilson Commons.I.M.Pei，the famous architect who designed the Louvre Pyramid，was the architect for Wilson Commons.We even visited his offices in New York to see the mas
8、ter at work.”语篇解读本文主要介绍了三位来自里程碑式的班级的成员对自己最喜欢的校园记忆的回忆。1According to the passage，Paul Boehm_Amarried Ellen Blazer in 1972Bdisliked his major at universityCbecame a famous climate scientist laterDdiscovered his interest in environmental science解析：细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词Paul Boehm可将答案定位至Paul Boehm部分的内容。根据该部分中的“
9、So，I enrolled in oceanography with Dr.Taro Takahashi(the famous climate scientist)，which awakened my environmental juices，and changed my professional direction.”可知，保罗贝姆发现了他对海洋科学的兴趣。故选D项。答案：D2What can we learn about Farel Vella McClure?AShe was a worldfamous designer.BShe was active in school activit
10、ies.CShe had a hard time getting her masters.DShe once met IM.Pei at the Louvre Pyramid.解析：细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“My memories include campaigning and winning a seat on the student government during my freshman year.Other memories include the Susan BAnthony banquet.”可知，法雷尔韦拉麦克卢尔在学校活动中很积极。故选B项。答案：B3The three
11、 people all talked about _Atheir beloved professorsBtheir great friendshipCtheir learning experiencesDtheir beautiful campus解析：推理判断题。根据文章标题和第一段中的recall campus memories并结合全文内容可知，三个人都讲了他们在大学的学习经历。故选C项。答案：CB(2020济南市毕业班质检)George Nakashima always insisted that he was a simple woodworker，not an artist.Eve
12、n though major museums exhibited his works and the director of the American Craft Museum called him a national treasure，Mr.Nakashima rejected the label of artist.For almost fifty years he simply went on shaping wood into beautiful chairs，tables，and cabinets.Nakashima had a clear goal.He intended eac
13、h piece of furniture he made to be as perfect as possible.Even making a box was an act of creation，because it produced an object that had never existed before.Initially Nakashima used local wood，sometimes from his own property.Later，he traveled to seek out English oak，Persian walnut，African zebrawoo
14、d and Indian teak.He especially liked to find giant roots that had been dug out of the ground after a tree was cut down.Nakashima felt that making this wood into furniture was a way of allowing the tree to live again.Most furniture makers prefer perfect boards，but Nakashima took pleasure in using wo
15、od with interesting knots(节疤)and cracks.These irregularities gave the wood personality and showed that those trees had lived a happy life.He never failed to create an object that was both useful and beautiful.One early piece Nakashima designed was a threelegged chair for his small daughter，Mira，to u
16、se when she sat at the table for meals.The Mira Chair became so popular that Nakashima later made both low and high versions.Another famous piece，the Conoid Chair，has two legs supported by bladelike feet.Always，Nakashimas designs were precise and graceful，marked by the simplicity that revealed his l
17、ove for the wood.As the years passed，Nakashimas reputation grew and his works received many awards.His children Mira and Kevin，now adults，joined the team of craftsmen in their fathers studio. Nakashimas dream of integrating work and family had come true.语篇解读中岛乔治先生一直坚称自己只是普通的木工，而不是艺术家。尽管许多博物馆展出他的作品，美
18、国工艺博物馆的馆长称他为“国宝”，中岛先生仍拒绝艺术家的称号。他有一个明确的目标，就是希望自己制作的每件家具都尽可能完美。4Which of the following can best describe Nakashima?AGenerous and outgoing.BHonest and simple.CCapable and friendly.DCreative and modest.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知，中岛乔治的作品享有盛誉而他却拒绝艺术家的称号，由此可推知，他是谦虚的；根据第二段中的“it produced an object that had never ex
19、isted before”和第四段中的“Always，Nakashimas designs were precise and graceful，marked by the simplicity that revealed his love for the wood.”等信息可知，中岛乔治是富有创造力的，故选D项。答案：D5Why was Nakashima called a national treasure?AHis works brought trees to life again.BHe used precious wood materials.CHis chairs were beau
20、tifully designed.DHe was devoted to making furniture.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Nakashima felt that making this wood into furniture was a way of allowing the tree to live again.”及第三段的内容可知，中岛乔治被誉为“国宝”是因为他的作品可以赋予树木新的生机，故选A项。答案：A6What can we learn about Nakashima from the last two paragraphs?AHe loved his work
21、 and family.BHe made chairs of the same style.CHe sought for a simple life.DHe was lost in researching the wood.解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“One early piece Nakashima designed was a threelegged chair for his small daughter，Mira，to use when she sat at the table for meals.”及最后一段中的“Nakashimas dream of integratin
22、g work and family had come true.”可知，中岛乔治既热爱工作又深爱家人，故选A项。答案：A7What can be inferred about Mira and Kevin?AThey had an art studio of their own.BThey still lacked the ability to create artworks.CThey had a common interest with their father.DThey enjoyed the same reputation as their father.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一
23、段第二句“His children Mira and Kevin，now adults，joined the team of craftsmen in their fathers studio.”可知，Mira和Kevin也加入了父亲的工作室，由此可推断，他们与父亲有着相同的爱好。故选C项。答案：CC(2020唐山二模)We have heard some interesting news about how 5G wireless technology might change our lives in the future.5Gshort for the 5th Generation Ce
24、llular Network Technology，promises the Internet speeds 50 to 100 times faster than current 4G systems.While 5G is set to be used in some limited areas of America this year，much of the world is not expected to receive widely available service until 2023.One project in Britain，however，is already testi
25、ng this superfast technology on an unlikely group of the Internet userscows.The project was developed by Cisco Systems，an American technology company.It also receives money from the British government.Cisco says the program seeks to explore the future of 5G connectivity in rural areas around the wor
26、ld.Testing areas were set up on farms in three rural areas in England.The cows are equipped with 5Gconnected devices that link up to a robotic milking system，which uses sensors and machine learning to fully automate the process.System designers say technology takes over after a cow feels ready to be
27、 milked and walks toward an automatic gate.The device is designed to recognize each individual cow.It then positions equipment to the right body position for milking.During the process，machines release food for the cow as a reward.Other 5G technology tools include automated brushes that start when t
28、he cow rubs against them.Sensors also control the amount of light in the cows living areas depending on the weather.And an automatic feeding system makes sure the animals always get enough food to eat.Duncan Forbes，head of the project，told Reuters that the project shows the farms cow operation can b
29、e greatly improved with 5G technology and that the experiment provides strong evidence that 5G technology can be widely used in the future，not just on farms in Britain，but in rural communities across the world.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，介绍了5G技术的特点及其在英国部分农场中的测试使用。8What is the purpose of Cisco Systems program?ATo w
30、in financial support from British government.BTo test the effects of 5G technology on animals.CTo promote its technological development in Britain.DTo expand the future use of 5G in rural communities.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Cisco says the program seeks to explore the future of 5G connectivity in rural ar
31、eas around the world.”可知，该项目设法探索全世界农村地区5G连接的未来。故选D项。答案：D9What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe project.BThe company.CThe technology. DThe group.解析：词义猜测题。根据上文“One project in Britain.The project was developed by Cisco Systems，an American technology company.”及画线词所在句可知，这个项目由一家美
32、国公司研发，在英国进行实验，所以英国政府投资的应该是这个项目，而不是这家公司。故选A项。答案：A10What can we learn about 5G according to the text?AIt is no better than 4G in terms of speed.BIt is already widely available in the world.CIt enables cows to control their own milking.DIt is based on sensors and machine learning.解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Syste
33、m designers say technology takes over after a cow feels ready to be milked and walks toward an automatic gate.The device is designed to recognize each individual cow.It then positions equipment to the right body position for milking.”可知，5G技术使奶牛可以自己控制挤奶。故选C项。答案：C11In which section of a newspaper may
34、this text appear?AEntertainment.BLifestyle.CEducation. DTechnology.解析：推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了5G技术的特点及其在英国部分农场中的测试使用。由此可知，本文应出自报纸的科技板块。答案：D难句分析：Duncan Forbes，head of the project，told Reuters that the project shows the farms cow operation can be greatly improved with 5G technology and that the experiment p
35、rovides strong evidence that 5G technology can be widely used in the future，not just on farms in Britain，but in rural communities across the world.(Para.6)分析：此句中含有四个从句。told后跟两个that引导的宾语从句，连接词为and；shows后面是省略了that的宾语从句；evidence后为that引导的同位语从句。译文：该项目负责人邓肯福布斯对路透社称，该项目显示，用5G技术可以大大改善农场的奶牛作业，而且该实验(通过)提供强有力的
36、证据证明了5G技术未来不仅可以在英国的农场，甚至可以在世界各地的农村社区得到广泛应用。D(2020湖北宜昌高三4月调研)Life beneath the sea surface can be lovely and lively.But many organisms there produce poisonous chemicals to hunt.Divers are now collecting such poisons as drugs for human medicine.Sharks arent the scariest things in the ocean for scientis
37、ts who dive to work.Powerful currents can be just deadly.But the scientists who work underwater train to deal with these dangers.The rewards of the research and underwater adventures are greater than the risks.The sea may seem like a strange place to look for new drugs.But organisms in the ocean hav
38、e had to adapt to the tough environment.The chemicals they make for survival might help people，too.More than 50 years ago，scientists discovered a new anticancer drug in a sea sponge.Since then，researchers have been searching the seas for more of such useful natural products.With the help of underwat
39、er robots and small submarines，scientists are searching the seasfrom shallow water to the great deep ocean.Bacteria living in the Arctic cold water break down their food using different ways from organisms on land.This process of turning food into energy for growth，activities and reproduction is cal
40、led metabolism(新陈代谢)These pathways also produce chemicals called “secondary metabolites.”One day they also might help people.During a fouryear project called PharmaSea，scientists made thousands of extracts(提取物)from those seafloor samples.In about a dozen of them，researchers found mixtures that can k
41、ill bacteria that some of todays antibiotics(抗生素)cannot.Three other newfound chemicals reduce epileptic seizures(“electrical storms” in the brain)in mice.Yet another compound may reduce the symptoms of Alzheimers disease.语篇解读本文介绍的是科学家目前正在寻找海洋生物中可用于治疗人类疾病的化学物质。12Why do sea organisms produce chemicals
42、?ATo make themselves noticeable in the sea.BTo benefit other creatures.CTo change their environment.DTo struggle for survival.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The chemicals they make for survival might help people，too.”可知，海洋生物产生化学物质是为了生存。答案：D13In what way do the Arctic bacteria differ from organisms on land accordi
43、ng to the text?AThe medicinal value.BThe way of hunting.CThe way of breaking down food.DThe importance to humans.解析：细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Bacteria living in the Arctic cold water break down their food using different ways from organisms on land.”可知，生活在北极寒冷海水中的细菌分解食物的方式与陆地上的生物不同。答案：C14What is special about t
44、he mixtures from seafloor samples?AThey have the same effects as todays medicine.BThey have unique functions.CThey can treat most diseases.DThey can kill all bacteria.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“researchers found mixtures that can kill bacteria that some of todays antibiotics cannot”可知，研究人员在海底样本的提取物中发现了能杀死细菌的
45、混合物，而现在的一些抗生素无法做到这一点。由此可知，海底样本的混合物具有独特的杀菌功能。故选B项。答案：B15What can be a suitable title for the text?ADiving for New MedicineBThreats from the OceanCFuture Sources of BacteriaDDanger of Diving into the Sea解析：标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中的“Divers are now collecting such poisons as drugs for human medicine.”可知，本文主
46、要介绍了科学家目前正在海洋中寻找可以作为人类药物的化学物质。由此可知，A项(潜水寻找新药)适合作本文的标题。答案：A.阅读七选五(2020聊城二模)Youngsters usually benefit from having a relationship with someone older and wiser to mentor(指导)them.The mentor might be a teacher，family member or more experienced peer.However，not everyone is suitable to be an influential，po
47、sitive role model. _1_Here are some common characteristics of good role models.They are confident.Most people admire those who have much confidence in themselves. _2_So they are able to acknowledge their skills and achievements without becoming arrogant(自大的)Just as Child Development Specialist Dr.Ro
48、byn Silverman suggests，healthy selfconfidence shows as pride in who you are and what youve learned throughout your life._3_Role models show their commitment to a desired goal by their actions and are willing to invest the necessary time and effort to achieve success.They dont give up easily and cont
49、inue trying when faced with challenges.Their determination to succeed encourages youngsters to follow through and reach the goals they set for themselves.They are respectful._4_Young people appreciate being treated with respect and admire those who treat them and others that way.Role models who show
50、 selflessness and an equal，nonprejudiced view of those different from them earn the admiration of others.They are optimistic and creative.Role models inspire others with a positive outlook on life.For example，a community leader faced with a financial setback(挫折)might welcome the opportunity to organ
51、ize a fundraising project that pulls everyone together in a constructive manner._5_AThey are hardworking.BThey are knowledgeable.CRole models show respect for others.DPick someone having the same hobbies and similar qualities as you.EGood role models have a healthy appreciation of their accomplishme
52、nts.FEffective role models possess desirable characteristics that make them easy to look up to.GRole models tend to see the bright side in difficult situations and can find creative solutions.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些好的榜样的共同特征。1解析：根据上文提示“然而，并不是每个人都适合成为有影响力的正面榜样。”再根据下文提示“以下是一些好的榜样的共同特征。”此空承接上下文，F项“Effecti
53、ve role models possess desirable characteristics that make them easy to look up to.(有效的榜样拥有令人向往的特点，使他们很容易被人敬仰)”切题。答案：F2解析：根据上文提示“他们有信心。大多数人都钦佩那些对自己有信心的人。”再根据下文提示“因此，他们能够承认自己的技能和成就，而不会变得傲慢。”此空承接上下文，E项“Good role models have a healthy appreciation of their accomplishments.(好的榜样对自己的成就有一个健康的评价)”切题。答案：E3解
54、析：根据下文提示“榜样通过行动表明他们对期望目标的承诺，并愿意投入必要的时间和精力来取得成功。”此空承接下文，A项“They are hardworking.(他们是勤劳的)”切题。答案：A4解析：根据本段首句“他们是有礼貌的。”再根据下文提示“年轻人喜欢被尊重，欣赏那些尊重自己和他人的人。”此空承接上下文，C项“Role models show respect for others.(榜样要尊重他人)”切题。答案：C5解析：根据上文提示“例如，一个面临财务挫折的社区领导人可能会欢迎组织一个筹款项目的机会，以建设性的方式把大家团结在一起。”此处承接上文，G项“Role models tend to see the bright side in difficult situations and can find creative solutions.(榜样往往能在困境中看到光明的一面，并能找到创造性的解决方案)”切题。答案：G
