2021届通用版高考一轮英语复习专题学案：专题 阅读理解1 WORD版含答案.doc

1、2021届通用版高考一轮英语复习专题学案：专题 阅读理解1（1）湖南省永州市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末ACaves (洞穴) have a primary appeal they hold the secrets to our past and are mysterious in and of themselves. Mammoth CaveKentucky, USAThe longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky and while over 400 miles

2、of passageways have been mapped, it has yet to be fully discovered. The complex limestone labyrinth (石灰岩迷宫) was discovered by humans 4,000 years ago. Blue GrottoCapri, ItalyOnce used as the personal swimming hole for the Roman Emperor Tiberius, this extremely bright sea cave is almost 200 feet long

3、and 82 feet wide. Its unique glow comes from the light entering the small opening to the outside. Avshalom Cave Nature ReserveBeit Shemesh, IsraelAlso known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve, Avshalom is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of climate history in the Eastern Mediterranean through the pa

4、cked stalactites (钟乳石) found in the cave, some of which are over 13 feet long, and are as old as 300,000 years. Cave of the CrystalsNaica, MexicoThis unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals (水晶) ever foundthe longest of which is 39 feet long and 13 feet thick. Howe

5、ver, it is rarely explored due to logistical difficulties: it is extremely hot due to its location above a volcanic vent, and the huge crystals block also block the passage.1. Where does the longest cave lie in?A. Kentucky, USA. B. Capri, Italy.C. Beit Shemesh, Israel.D. Naica, Mexico.2. Avshalom is

6、 famous as .A. the most beautiful cave.B. the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve.C. the Emperors swimming hole.D. over 400 miles of passageways.3. Which cave includes the largest natural crystals?A. Cave of the Crystals.B. Blue Grotto.C. Mammoth Cave.D. Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve.【答案】1. A2. B3. A【文章大意】这是一篇

7、应用文。文章主要介绍了世界著名的几大洞穴。1. 细节理解题。根据文章Mammoth Cave部分内容：Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, USA The longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky（美国肯塔基州猛犸洞，世界上最长的洞穴系统位于肯塔基州的绿河谷下面）可知，世界上最长 的洞穴是位于美国肯塔基州的猛犸洞穴。故选A项。2. 细节理解题。根据文章Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve部分内容：Also known as the Soreq C

8、ave Nature Reserve（阿夫沙洛姆洞穴自然保护区也被称为Soreq洞穴自然保护区）可知，阿夫沙洛姆洞穴自然保护区以被称为称为Soreq洞穴自然保护区而出名。故选B项。3. 细节理解题。根据文章Cave of the Crystals部分内容：This unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals ever found（墨西哥这个独特的洞穴系统包含了一些迄今为止发现的最大的天然水晶）可知，最大的水晶在墨西哥的水晶洞里发现。故选A项。B“I had no intention to

9、adopt a cat that day. I just liked being around animals. ” Miranda says. But when she saw Nala in her metal cage, “We made eye contact and I couldnt resist (抗拒) her big blue eyes.” At that point, “Nala was so small. I asked the shelter if I could hold her. Once I had Nala in my arms, Nala looked up

10、at me and licked (舔) my face.” And that was when she knew she had to take this kitty home.Still, Miranda never imagined Nala would become an Insta-star. “I started Nalas Instagram account in 2012 as a way to share photos with my close friends and family in Thailand,” she explained. The possibility o

11、f Nala gaining attention beyond that small group of people hadnt occurred to her until it happened.Miranda says, “Each time Nalas photo was featured on Instagrams popular page, her account would gain 1,000 new followers. ” From there, Nalas popularity snowballed. Large nationwide brands messaged Mir

12、anda about hiring Nala to do ads. “This took us by surprise because we couldnt believe that a big brand wanted to pay them to take photos with their products next to Nala”.Nala started life out in a shelter, just waiting to be loved like many other animals that were abandoned. Today that dream has s

13、urely come true. Nala has over 4 million followers on Instagram, which earned her the title “Guinness World Records Most Popular Cat on Instagram.”In addition to managing her Insta fame, Nala is being asked to test various cat food brands. More importantly, “Nala is our chance to share the love to h

14、elp create a better life for other animals, so they can grow well and bring joy to the world like Nala has.”4. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Visits to a shelter.B. Love at first sight.C. Power of blue eyes.D. Duty to adopt cats.5. Why did Miranda open Nalas Instagram account?A. To meet

15、 Nalas needs.B. To assist Nala be a star.C. To share Nalas pictures.D. To attract public attention.6. How did Miranda feel about Nalas popularity?A. Satisfied.B. Amazed.C. Upset.D. Disappointed.7. What does the underlined phrase “that dream” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Being eager to be loved.B. Star

16、ting life in the shelter.C. Gaining chances to earn money.D. Being raised by Instagram fans.【答案】4. B5. C6. B7. A【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一位喜爱小动物的女士Miranda收养的一只小猫娜娜，为了和朋友分享小猫的照片为其开通的网络账号，却意外的使这只小猫成为“网红”的事件。4. 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段内容：“I had no intention to adopt a cat that day. I just liked being around animals.

17、” Miranda says. But when she saw Nala in her metal cage, “We made eye contact and I couldnt resist her big blue eyes.”At that point, “Nala was so small. I asked the shelter if I could hold her. Once I had Nala in my arms, Nala looked up at me and licked (舔) my face.” And that was when she knew she h

18、ad to take this kitty home.（“那天我没打算收养一只猫。我只是喜欢和动物在一起。”米兰达说。但当她看到娜娜在她的金属笼子里时，“我们进行了眼神交流，我无法抗拒她蓝色的大眼睛。那时，“娜娜很小。”我问收容所能不能收留她。有一次我把娜娜抱在怀里，娜娜抬头看着我，舔我的脸。就在那时，她知道她必须把这只小猫带回家。）可知，本段主要讲述了作者第一次见到小猫娜娜的时的情景，第一次的眼神交流使作者喜欢上这只小猫并带回家收养。选项B. Love at first sight.（一见钟情。）概括了这段讲述，贴合本段主题。故选B项。5. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第2句内容：“I sta

19、rted Nalas Instagram account in 2012 as a way to share photos with my close friends and family in Thailand,” she explained.（她解释说:“2012年，我开通了娜娜的Instagram账号，与泰国的亲朋好友分享照片。”）可知，给娜娜开通网络账号是为了在泰国的好友分享它的照片。故选C项。6. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第1句内容：Still, Miranda never imagined Nala would become an Insta-star.（尽管如此，米兰达从没想过

20、娜娜会成为一个明星。）以及第三段第4句内容：“This took us by surprise because we couldnt believe that a big brand wanted to pay them to take photos with their products next to Nala”.（“这让我们感到意外，因为我们无法相信一个大品牌愿意花钱请他们在娜娜旁边拍照。”）可知，对于娜娜如此受欢迎，米兰达是很吃惊的。故选B项。7. 词义猜测题。根据划线短语“that dream”所在句子，可知“that dream”应指代前一句提及的内容：Nala started l

21、ife out in a shelter, just waiting to be loved like many other animals that were abandoned.（娜娜是在一家动物收容所开始她的生活的，就像许多其他被遗弃的动物一样，她只是等待着被爱。）中的“waiting to be loved”。故选A项。CTwo little girls who are lovely in Britain are bringing thousands of people together to sign a petition (请愿书) demanding that Burger Ki

22、ng and McDonalds stop giving away free plastic toys.With the help of their mother, nine-year-old Ella and seven-year-old Caitlin started an online petition in order to persuade the fast food giants (巨头) to do away with the wasteful toys that come with Happy Meals and Junior Meals.Since starting the

23、petition, the youngsters have got over 350,000 signatures of their 500,000 goal, and the call to action has already received further support from adults and children.“Weve been learning all about the environment at school and the problem of plastic. It made us very sad to see how plastic harms wildl

24、ife and pollutes the ocean, and we want to change this,” reads the petition. “Thats why we want Burger King and McDonalds to think of the environment and stop giving away plastic toys with their kids meals.”“We like to go to eat at Burger King and McDonalds, but children only play with the plastic t

25、oys for a few minutes before they get thrown away and harm animals and pollute the sea. We want anything they give us to be environmentally friendly so we can protect the planet for ourselves and for future generations,” they continued.In addition to the girls making a convincing argument, the amoun

26、t of signatures on the petition almost doubled after reporters with the BBCs War on Plastic followed the young activists to the McDonalds headquarters in order to present the petition.Since the little girls story started being picked up by international news outlets, Burger King and McDonalds have e

27、mailed statements to CNBC detailing their plans for making their free toys more environmentally friendly.8. How did the two girls begin their petition?A. By BBC. B. By CNBC. C. By Internet.D. By newspapers.9. Why are the two little girls gathering many people together?A. To gain peoples attention.B.

28、 To get over 350,000 signatures.C. To eat at Burger King and McDonalds.D. To stop two giants presenting free plastic toys.10. What will Burger King and McDonalds plan to do after the petition?A. To email statements to BBC. B. To make a convincing argument.C. To sell more environmentally friendly toy

29、s.D. To give away more environmentally friendly toys.11. Which of the following best describes the two little girls story?A. Its about product promotion.B. Its about company introduction.C. Its about commercial advertising.D. Its about environmental protection.【答案】8. C9. D10. D11. D【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道。文章

30、主要讲述了英国两名小女孩通过网络将成千上万的人聚集在一起，签署请愿书，希望汉堡王和麦当劳考虑环境问题，停止在孩子们用餐时分发塑料玩具。8. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容：With the help of their mother, nine-year-old Ella and seven-year-old Caitlin started an online petition in order to persuade the fast food giants to do away with the wasteful toys that come with Happy Meals and Jun

31、ior Meals.（在妈妈的帮助下，9岁的艾拉和7岁的凯特琳在网上发起了一项请愿活动，以说服快餐巨头们扔掉随开心乐园餐和儿童套餐而来的浪费玩具。）可知，她们是通过网络开始这项请愿活动的。故选C项。9. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容：Two little girls who are lovely in Britain are bringing thousands of people together to sign a petition demanding that Burger King and McDonalds stop giving away free plastic toys.（英

32、国两名可爱的小女孩将成千上万的人聚集在一起，签署请愿书，要求汉堡王和麦当劳停止发放免费塑料玩具）可知，这两个女孩聚集如此多的人是为了阻止汉堡王和麦当劳发放免费的塑料玩具给孩子。故选D项。10. 细节理解题。根据文章末段内容：Since the little girls story started being picked up by international news outlets, Burger King and McDonalds have emailed statements to CNBC detailing their plans for making their free to

33、ys more environmentally friendly.（自从小女孩的故事开始被国际新闻媒体报道以来，汉堡王和麦当劳已经通过电子邮件向美国全国广播公司财经频道(CNBC)发送了声明，详细说明了他们让免费玩具更环保的计划。）可知，请愿书事件使这两家公司决定发放环保型的玩具给孩子。故选D项。11. 主旨大意题。根据文章内容主要讲述了英国两名可爱的小女孩将成千上万的人聚集在一起，签署请愿书，其目的是希望汉堡王和麦当劳考虑环境问题，停止在孩子们用餐时分发塑料玩具。因此可知，她们的故事是关于环保的。故选D项。DA new device (设备) called Orion is helping

34、those who are blind to see. It does this in a new way by helping them experience the world around them.Jason Esterhuizen lost his eyesight after a car accident. He never thought he would be able to see light or movement again. But now with the movement of a switch (开关), his world suddenly grew brigh

35、ter.He says, “I still cant put it into words. I mean from being able to see absolutely nothing, its completely black, to all of a sudden seeing little flickers (闪烁) of light move around.” It is not full or normal sight, but Esterhuizen can move about in the world around him.The new technology uses s

36、everal parts. One is a small device placed in the brain. The other parts are a video camera on sunglasses and a processing device that can be carried in a persons clothes. When the user points the camera, a signal goes to the processor (处理器) and then back to the glasses. The glasses then are in wire

37、less communication with the device in the brain. The information causes a pattern to develop in the part of the brain. The pattern helps users sense or see movement and shapes of light. And it all happens in seconds.Esterhuizen is one of just two people in the U.S. testing this technology. He says t

38、hat “I can tell someone moving across the room, walking past me or walking away from me, or its a light against the wall. It is just amazing to have some form of functional vision again.” He adds that now he can do everyday activities around his home that he once could not. It is easier to walk outs

39、ide.The researchers believe that one day this technology could help people who have lost their vision because of illnesses like diabetes. It may also help those with poor vision or who were born blind.12. Which of the following caused Esterhuizen to go blind ?A. An illness.B. A car accident.C. A bra

40、in damage.D. A genetic problem.13. What can we know about sunglasses of the new technology?A. They are put in the brain.B. They are carried in the users clothes.C. They are mainly used to protect a persons eyes.D. They communicate wirelessly with a small device.14. What can we infer about Esterhuize

41、n in paragraph 5?A. He fully regains his sight.B. He always do daily activities freely.C. He feels delighted to see the world again.D. He is the only one to test this technology.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. Orion makes homes brighter.B. Orion functions as normal eyes.C. A new equipment h

42、elps the blind see.D. A new technology happens in seconds.【答案】12. B13. D14. C15. C【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种名为“猎户座”的新设备正在帮助那些盲人重见光明。它以一种新的方式帮助他们体验周围的世界。12. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第1句内容：Jason Esterhuizen lost his eyesight after a car accident.（Jason Esterhuizen在一次车祸后失去了视力。）可知，Esterhuizen是在车祸中失明的。故选B项。13. 细节理解题。根据

43、文章第四段内容：The new technology uses several parts. One is a small device placed in the brain. The other parts are a video camera on sunglasses and a processing device that can be carried in a persons clothes. When the user points the camera, a signal goes to the processor and then back to the glasses. T

44、he glasses then are in wireless communication with the device in the brain.（这项新技术使用了几个部分。一个是放置在大脑中的小装置。其他部分是太阳镜上的摄像机和可以放在衣服里的处理设备。当用户点相机时,信号的处理器，然后回到了眼镜。然后，眼镜就可以与大脑中的设备进行无线通信。）可知，太阳镜可以与大脑中的小装置进行无线通信。故选D项。14. 细节理解题。根据文章第五段第2句内容：He says that “I can tell someone moving across the room, walking past me

45、or walking away from me, or its a light against the wall. It is just amazing to have some form of functional vision again.”（他说:“我能分辨出是有人从我身边走过，还是从我身边走开，或者是墙上的一盏灯。再次拥有某种形式的功能性视力真是太神奇了。”）可知，能够拥有功能性视力使他很高兴。选项C：He feels delighted to see the world again.（他很高兴再次看到这个世界。）论述正确。故选C项。15. 主旨大意题。根据文章结构为总分结构，可知，第

46、一段提出了文章的主旨要点：A new device called Orion is helping those who are blind to see. It does this in a new way by helping them experience the world around them.（一种名为“猎户座”的新设备正在帮助那些盲人重见光明。它以一种新的方式帮助他们体验周围的世界。）可知，本文主要介绍了一种新型的帮助盲人重新看到世界的设备。选项C：A new equipment helps the blind see.（一种新设备帮助盲人看东西。）概括了主旨。故选C项。（2）重

47、庆市第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末AA good advertisement will draw customers attention towards your product. That is what every business really wants, in addition to your actually buying their product. In this article we will round up several great ads that cover many different styles but all have one thing in

48、 common, that is they connect to their audience.King Oscar: OpenThis ad puts forward an idea that King Oscars fish products are as fresh as they can possibly get. This idea is then realized by combining a fish and one of their canned products showing the customer they will be buying a fish straight

49、from the ocean. This simplistic image gives off just enough to tell the consumer what the deal is with their product.Panasonic 3D TV: DinoHere is another ad that has a lot going on but still is able to get its message across fairly easily. We will first notice the dinosaur in the mess living room bu

50、t then see the girl pointing at the TV, which will give us the impression that Panasonics 3D televisions are extremely realistic. The great art direction leads to the customer understanding what product is on display almost immediately.Pepsi: StrawsThis clever Pepsi ad conveys a lot to the customer;

51、 at first glance it gives the impression that Pepsi is the preferred choice of even the straws(吸管). And then after that it makes fun of Coca Cola by using their red and white colors for the other can as well as their classic design. This is a very clever ad on many levels.Canal+: iPhone TitanicThis

52、ad may take a bit more time to understand but the design itself can keep a customer interested. The large finger and the iPhone in the corner can quickly help the viewer connect the dots with the sinking Titanic ship and show that we can have all our favorite movies right on our iPhones.1. What is t

53、he common feature of great advertisements?A. They involve many different styles.B. They will draw every businessattention.C. They can attract customers and touch them.D. They make comparison between products.2. What is special about King Oscar?A. Its fish products are very fresh.B. It conveys a lot

54、to the customers.C. People can buy fish directly from ocean.D. It gives us extremely realistic impression.3. Which advertisement mentioned its competitor?A. King Oscar: Open.B. Panasonic 3D TV: DinoC. Pepsi: Straws.D. Canal+: iPhone Titanic.【答案】1. C2. A3. C【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几款经典的广告及它们的共同特点。1. 细节理解题。

55、根据第一段中的“In this article we will round up several great ads that cover many different styles but all have one thing in common, that is they connect to their audience.”可知，在这篇文章中，我们将总结几个经典的广告，涵盖许多不同的风格，但都有一个共同点，那就是它们连接到它们的观众（顾客），由此可知，经典广告的共同特征是它们都能吸引顾客并触动他们，故C项正确。2. 细节理解题。根据King Oscar: Open部分中的“his ad

56、puts forward an idea that King Oscars fish products are as fresh as they can possibly get.”可知，这则广告提出了一个观点，奥斯卡国王的鱼制品尽可能新鲜，由此可知，奥斯卡国王的特别之处是它的鱼制品很新鲜，故A项正确。3. 细节理解题。根据Pepsi: Straws部分中的“And then after that it makes fun of Coca Cola by using their red and white colors for the other can as well as their cl

57、assic design.”可知，然后，它取笑可口可乐使用他们的红色和白色以及他们的经典设计，由此可知，百事可乐的广告提到了它的竞争对手可口可乐，故C项正确。BIn my class in high school, there was a girl who was considered the most unpopular. No one actually knows how this exclusion (排挤) came from, but we all followed it for no reason at all. One day after lunch, we girls sat

58、on the track field, talking about things that happened in our lives. Someone brought her up, and soon the topic transformed to laughing at the funny hairstyle of her, the stupid way she walked and. I felt extremely uncomfortable but kept silent, because I didnt want to be the one “supporting” the co

59、mmon enemy. After all, its just a short gossip time among a trusted group of friends; why should I bring unnecessary tension?Suddenly, one of my friends pointed her finger towards somewhere behind me. All of us turned around and saw that exact girl, hand still in the air, with a twisted (扭曲的) look o

60、n her face. She lowered her hand in slow movement, then turned around and ran off. For a second, I wanted to stand up and chase her down to tell her that no one meant what they said, and that she is an amazing person being who she is. But my legs felt so heavy, I didnt want to make a fool out of mys

61、elfwhy bother taking care of the class clown (小丑)? People would think that I was crazy as well!A few weeks later, the teacher told us that a classmate dropped out of schoolit was that girl. Her parents told the school that it was the peer pressure that made her want to leave. The teacher wanted to k

62、now who the bully (霸凌) was. Again, no one spoke a word. Perhaps it was exactly this cold, hard silence that drove her away. I certainly did not raise my hand. I had never even said anything bad about her; it was my friends who loved to make fun of her every day. Surely, I didnt bully her physically

63、or with my language, but I kept silent when others did. By failing to stand up for her and offering her support, I was giving agreement, which made others think that it was okay to mistreat her. Perhaps if I had realized I was wrong earlier-instead of convincing myself that I had nothing to do with

64、her leaving, I wouldnt have to bear the burden of heavy shame on my shoulders.4. How did the author feel when seeing the girl being bullied?A. Cheerful.B. Uncomfortable.C. Frightened.D. Amazed.5. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. The girl heard what the authors friends said about her.B. The autho

65、rs leg was broken while chasing the girl.C. The group friends think it crazy to be fooled.D. The author was mad at her friends at that time.6. The author didnt support the girl for the following reasons EXCEPT that_A. she wanted to follow the flow.B. she didnt want to turn against friends.C. she was

66、 prevented by the group friends.D. she worried about others reaction.7. What will the author probably do when meeting the same situation next time?A. She will keep silent and walk away.B. She will stand up for her group friends.C. She will make fun of the group.D. She will not turn a blind eye to it

67、.【答案】4. B5. A6. C7. D【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了自己亲身经历的校园欺凌事件，这件事导致那个被欺负的小女辍学了，作者非常后悔当时没有站出来帮那个小女孩，并发誓如果再遇到这种情况，她一定会挺身而出帮助被欺负的同学。4. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“felt extremely uncomfortable but kept silent”可知，当看到那个女孩被欺负时，作者感到很不舒服，故B项正确。5. 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“All of us turned around and saw that exact girl, hand still in the ai

68、r, with a twisted (扭曲的) look on her face. She lowered her hand in slow movement, then turned around and ran off.”可知，我们都转过身来，看见那个女孩，手还悬在空中，脸上带着扭曲的表情，她慢慢地把手放低，然后转过身跑掉了，那个女孩的表情和动作说明她听到了作者的朋友们对她的评论，故A项正确。6. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“No one actually knows how this exclusion (排挤) came from, but we all followed it for

69、 no reason at all.”可知，没有人知道这种排斥是如何产生的，但我们都无缘无故地遵循它（她想随大流，表现得和朋友们一样）；根据第一段中的“I felt extremely uncomfortable but kept silent, because I didnt want to be the one “supporting” the common enemy. After all, its just a short gossip time among a trusted group of friends; why should I bring unnecessary tensi

70、on?”可知，我感到非常不舒服，但保持沉默，因为我不想成为那个“支持”共同敌人的人，毕竟，这只是一群值得信任的朋友之间短暂的闲聊时间，我为什么要带来不必要的紧张？（她不想背叛朋友，与她们为敌），再根据第二段中的“I didnt want to make a fool out of myselfwhy bother taking care of the class clown (小丑)? People would think that I was crazy as well!”可知，我不想让自己出丑，为什么费心照顾班上的小丑呢？人们会认为我也疯了！（担心朋友们的反应），以上三点是作者没有支持那个

71、女孩的原因，而没有提到她被朋友们阻止了，故C项正确。7. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“A few weeks later, the teacher told us that a classmate dropped out of schoolit was that girl.”及“Surely, I didnt bully her physically or with my language, but I kept silent when others did. By failing to stand up for her and offering her support, I was giv

72、ing agreement, which made others think that it was okay to mistreat her. Perhaps if I had realized I was wrong earlier-instead of convincing myself that I had nothing to do with her leaving, I wouldnt have to bear the burden of heavy shame on my shoulders.”可知，作者认为：当然，我没有在身体上或语言上欺负她，但当别人这样做时，我却保持沉默，没

73、有站出来支持她，我是在表示同意，这让其他人觉得欺负她是可以的，也许，如果我早点意识到我错了，我就不会有如此沉重的负罪感了，由此可知，对于那个女孩的辍学，作者认为自己是有责任的，非常后悔当时没有站出来支持她，所以下次再遇到这种情况她不会对此视而不见的，故D项正确。CHows this for a coincidence (巧合)? Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born in the same year, on the same day: Feb. 12, 1809. Although people hardly think of them to

74、gether, yet we want to say that they belong together. Its not just because they were both great men, and not because they happen to live at the same time. Rather, its because the scientist and the politician each started a revolution that changed the world.They were both revolutionaries in the sense

75、 that both men changed the realities when they were born. They seem and sound modern to us, because the world they left behind them is more or less the one we still live in. So, considering the joint greatness of their contributions and the coincidence of their birthdays - it is hard to wonder: who

76、was the greatest man? Its an apples and oranges- or Superman vs. Santa-comparison. But if you limit the question to influence, very quickly the balance tips in Lincolns favor.As great as his book on evolution is, it does no harm to remember that Darwin hurried to publish The Origin of Species becaus

77、e he thought he was about to be scooped (抢先) by his fellow naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Lincoln, however, is unique. True, his election as the president did cause the recession (衰退) and the war, but that war seems certain to happen-not a question of if but when. Certainly we know what happened

78、after he was murdered: Reconstruction was organized and then abandoned, leaving the issue of racial (种族的) equality unsolved for another century.Surely we should not deny Darwins accomplishment. But their same birthdays gave us a great opportunity to observe these men of their time.8. Why does the au

79、thor say Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln belong together?A. They were born on the same day.B. They lived in the same period of time.C. They started revolutions changing the world.D. They were both great men in the history.9. What does the author mean by “an apples and oranges- or Superman vs. San

80、ta -comparison” ?A. It is hard to tell which one is greater as they are both outstanding.B. The comparison between Darwin and Lincoln is easy and obvious.C. It is difficult to compare them as they are as famous as Superman and Santa.D. There is no point comparing them because they were born on the s

81、ame day.10. Lincolns contribution to the world can be best described as_A. narrow.B. aggressive.C. independent.D. ground-breaking.11. What can we learn from the passage?A. Lincolns success in election caused reconstruction.B. Lincoln had tried to solve the racial problem.C. Darwin was unique compare

82、d with Lincoln.D. Darwins theory is similar to Lincolns belief.【答案】8. C9. A10. D11. B【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了同年同月同日生的达尔文和林肯的贡献，相比之下，林肯的贡献更具开创性。8. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“yet we want to say that they belong together. Its not just because they were both great men, and not because they happen to live at the same time.

83、 Rather, its because the scientist and the politician each started a revolution that changed the world.”可知，我们想说达尔文和亚伯拉罕林肯属于彼此，这不仅仅是因为他们都是伟人，也不是因为他们碰巧同时生活在同一时代，而是因为他们各自发起了一场改变世界的革命，故C项正确。9. 句意理解题。根据画线句前的“So, considering the joint greatness of their contributions and the coincidence of their birthdays

84、 - it is hard to wonder: who was the greatest man?”可知，考虑到他们共同的伟大贡献和生日的巧合，很难说他俩谁更伟大，由此可知，作者说“这是一个苹果和橘子，或者超人和圣诞老人之间的比较”的意思是很难说他俩谁更伟大，因为他们都很杰出，故A项正确。10. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Lincoln, however, is unique. ”可知，林肯的贡献是独一无二的，也就是说林肯的贡献是开创性的，故D项正确。11. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Certainly we know what happened after he was murdere

85、d: Reconstruction was organized and then abandoned, leaving the issue of racial (种族的) equality unsolved for another century. ”可知，当然，我们知道在林肯被谋杀后发生了什么：重建被组织起来，然后被放弃，使得（林肯曾致力于解决的）种族平等这一问题在下一个世纪也没有得到解决，由此可知，林肯曾试图解决种族问题，故B项正确。C In recent years, Boston Dynamics has become known for two things. One, creati

86、ng robots whose movements mimic (模仿) humans and animals. Many find their accuracysurprising and concerning. The second reason is posting mysterious videos of these robots online without warning. The videos quickly go popular and spread a mixture of excitement and terror over the rapid rise of self-o

87、perating machines.The company has made four-legged robots in recent years, with names like Spot, Wildcat and BigDog. These robots can do tasks such as open doors, carry heavy loads and run nearly 20 miles per hour. The companys most popular product appears to be Atlas, the robotic athlete. It calls

88、Atlas the worlds most dynamic humanlike robot.The robot is guided by 3-D vision. It also uses LiDAR, short for Light Detection And Ranging, a sensor (传感器) that uses a laser (激光) to measure the distance between objects. With this technology, the small robot can pull nearly 25 pounds. The company says

89、 Atlas can also handle objects in its environment, cross rough land, keep its balance when pushed and get back up when knocked down.Three years ago, Atlas was recorded clumsily walking through the snow at a slow speed. Curiosity about Atlas increased last year when Boston Dynamics posted a video cli

90、p on YouTube. In it, the previously awkward robot goes for a jog in a grassy area.The video seemed to surprise many viewers, including the newspaper called the Daily Mail. The newspaper was reporting on Atlass physical accomplishment at the time.The paper wrote, If you thought youd be able to run aw

91、ay from the terrifying new robots, bad news.12. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Robots mimicking humans and animals go popular.B. Boston Dynamic is likely to create more new robots.C. Humanlike robots are developing at a surprising speed.D. A new video of the latest robots make people amused

92、.13. What does the underlined word “awkward” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Dangerous.B. Unskillful.C. Graceful.D. Convenient.14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Its bad that we can run away from the new robots.B. People are happy about the improvements to new robots.C. Humans power over machin

93、es and robots has come to an end.D. Improvements to robots raised concern among us human.15. Where does the text probably come from?A. A science magazine.B. An advertisement.C. Childrens literature.D. A fantasy novel.【答案】12. C13. B14. D15. A【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，以波士顿电力公司发明机器人阿特拉斯为例介绍了类人机器人正以惊人的速度发展。12. 主旨大

94、意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的“One, creating robots whose movements mimic (模仿) humans and animals.”（创造出模仿人类和动物的机器人）及“the rapid rise of self-operating machines”（自动操作机器迅速崛起）可知，本文以波士顿电力公司发明的机器人阿特拉斯为例介绍了类人机器人正以惊人的速度发展，故C项正确。13. 词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“Three years ago, Atlas was recorded clumsily walking through the snow at a

95、 slow speed.”可知，三年前，有记录显示阿特拉斯在雪地里以缓慢的速度笨拙地行走，可是，在去年波士顿动力公司在YouTube上发布的视频里以前那个笨拙的机器人已经能在草地上慢跑了，由此可知画线词词义为“笨拙的、不灵巧的”，故B项正确。14. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The paper wrote, If you thought youd be able to run away from the terrifying new robots, bad news.”可知，该报纸写道:“如果你认为你能从可怕的新机器人面前逃跑，那你就错了”，“terrifying”和“bad”二词表明机器人的

96、改进引起了人类的担忧，故D项正确。15. 推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段内容可知，本文以波士顿电力公司发明的机器人阿特拉斯为例介绍了类人机器人正以惊人的速度发展，这属于科学技术范畴，因此文章最有可能出自于一本科学杂志，故A项正确。（3）福建省师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末A Grandma Pugh sized up the baby like a pig at the farmers market. There was a pause and then she pronounced. “Hes got nice long legs.” She clapped h

97、er hands once in approval. But then she frowned and leaned forward. Everyone waited anxiously. The baby had opened his eyes and was staring up. “But those cross eyes wont do,” she declared firmly, shaking her head in disappointment.That had been Freddie Pilchers first meeting with Grandma Pugh. Sinc

98、e then, ten years had passed. Much to his grandmothers satisfaction, shed been proven right about the boys legs. He was a regular beanpole. Grandma Pugh had also been correct about his eyes. Freddie had been wearing glasses to correct his vision since he was two years old. His current pair was thick

99、, and cheap-looking, but at least he could see.Freddie not only had poor eyesight, but he was also clumsy. He wasnt good at schoolwork either. But there was one thing that the boy was good at and it was all on account of the length of his legs. He could jump.Freddie was the best jumper in school. No

100、t only could he leap the furthest but also the highest. At break times, he entertained the little ones by leaping over the school wall into Mrs. Hobsons garden and then rapidly jumping back. She had been up to see the head teacher several times because somebody had been crushing her vegetables.It wa

101、s badgers (獾), Freddie suggested, when questioned by Miss Harpydefinitely badgers; no doubt about it. His dad had terrible problems with badgers. Only last week he had lost two rows of carrots. Freddie had woken one night and heard them tearing through the garden, a whole herd of them. They rooted u

102、p the lawn and dug up the vegetables. Terrible things, badgers. All the other children nodded their heads wisely. There was a moments pause in Class Three as everyone thought about the dreadful damage that badgers could do.1. What do we know about Grandma Pugh?A. She was present at the birth of baby

103、 Freddie.B. She was unwilling to listen to the ideas of others.C. She valued physical appearance over all other things.D. She was a figure of great importance in the family.2. Which of the following best describes Freddies physical appearance?A. B. C. D. 3. Why does Freddie talk about badgers in the

104、 final paragraph?A. To explain the cause of the damage.B. To warn the class about their danger.C. To make up an excuse for the cause of the damage.D. To describe what happened to his fathers garden.【答案】1. D2. B3. C【文章大意】本文为一篇记叙文。文章记叙了弗雷迪从出生到上学的几件趣事。1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“There was a pause and then she pro

105、nounced. ” 帕格奶奶停顿了一下，向大家宣布，可以推断她是家里很重要的人物。故选D项。2. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Much to his grandmothers satisfaction, shed been proven right about the boys legs. He was a regular beanpole. Grandma Pugh had also been correct about his eyes. Freddie had been wearing glasses to correct his vision since he was two yea

106、rs old. His current pair was thick, and cheap-looking, but at least he could see.” 可知，帕格奶奶对弗雷迪的预测是对的，他有一双长腿和厚厚的眼镜，B项符合。故选B项。3. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“At break times, he entertained the little ones by leaping over the school wall into Mrs. Hobsons garden and then rapidly jumping back. She had been up to see

107、 the head teacher several times because somebody had been crushing her vegetables.” 可知，弗雷迪弄坏了霍布森太太的菜，最后一段弗雷迪提议是獾，是为他造成的损害编造借口。故选C项。B Its a common belief that the roles actors play might somehow reflect their true personalities. Its usually not true, but British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 34, is a

108、n exception.Just like Fleabag, the character she played in the comedy-drama series of the same name, Waller-Bridge feels that her life is a mess. “Its just really wonderful to know that a dirty and messed up woman can make it to the Emmys,” she said. She may be “messed up”, but Variety magazine call

109、s her an “all-around icon”.Last month, Waller-Bridge took home three Emmy awards for her work on Fleabag best writing in a comedy series, best lead actress, and best comedy series.Her success is partly because of her family. Waller-Bridge was brought up in a free environment. Her mother always told

110、her, “You can be whatever you want if you imagine it.” So Waller-Bridge broke all the rules about what a “good” girl should do. “Our laws and moral codes dont apply she lives without fear of consequence,” The Sun noted.That fearlessness extends to being authentic (真实的) in her writing and acting. Unl

111、ike the can-do heroines and strong, successful women in many TV dramas, Waller-Bridge shows a flawed but real character. The character Fleabag was a screw-up who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing. “It resonated with the lives of stressed-out women everywhere in reality doing their best

112、 to find balance in their lives,” a viewer wrote on US movie website.Villanelle in Killing Eve, another hit TV series developed by Waller-Bridge, was a little bit violent but showed no interest for the rules others created, which make many people see themselves in her.“People have been scared to wri

113、te characters like these. But I think, now, women are so relieved to have this new template (样板). And, arent we all a bit of everything?” Waller-Bridge said in an interview with Indian Express.With such courage and sincerity, Waller-Bridge is, without a doubt, a “golden girl” in Hollywood, Australia

114、n news website The New Daily commented.4. What is the article mainly about?A. What helped Waller-Bridge succeed in comedy.B. The popularity of the comedy-drama series Fleabag.C. What inspired Waller-Bridge to take up writing and acting.D. The similarities between Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the charact

115、er she plays on Fleabag.5. How did Waller-Bridges parents influence her growth?A. They pushed her to follow social codes.B. They constantly encouraged her to be herself.C. They always reminded her to be curious and fearless.D. They taught her to write and act when she was young.6. The underlined phr

116、ase “resonated with” in Paragraph 7 probably means “_”.A. messed upB. paid attention toC. had great effects onD. was in agreement with7. What do Villanelle in Killing Eve and Fleabag in Fleabag have in common?A. Both are courageous and organized.B. Both are much alike in character.C. Both successful

117、ly find balance in their lives.D. Both are rebellious but strong and successful.【答案】4. A5. B6. D7. B【文章大意】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了喜剧演员沃勒布里奇，因其真诚的个性特点在喜剧上获得了成功，说明了勇于表达真实的自己更为人们欣赏。4. 主旨大意题。结合全文，文章介绍了喜剧演员沃勒布里奇，因其真诚的个性特点在喜剧上获得了成功，A项“是什么帮助沃勒布里奇在喜剧中获得成功”符合文章大意。故选A项。5. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的Her mother always told her, “You c

118、an be whatever you want if you imagine it.” So Waller-Bridge broke all the rules about what a “good” girl should do.可知，她的父母不断鼓励她做自己想做的。故选B项。6. 词词义猜测题。根据前文“The character Fleabag was a screw-up who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing.”可知， 沃勒布里奇在剧中表演的角色总是说错话或做错事，根据后文“the lives of stressed-o

119、ut women everywhere in reality doing their best to find balance in their lives”可知，生活中压力大的女性在平衡她们生活时，也总是会犯错。由此推测“resonated with”与“was in agreement with”有相近含义，可解释为“产生共鸣”。故选D项。7. 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的“Villanelle in Killing Eve, another hit TV series developed by Waller-Bridge, was a little bit violent but sh

120、owed no interest for the rules others created, which make many people see themselves in her.”可知， Villanelle有点暴力，对其他人创造的规则毫无兴趣；根据倒数第四段中的“The character Fleabag was a screw-up who always found a way to say or do the wrong thing.”可知， Fleabag是个捣蛋鬼。两者的人物性格都有缺陷，有相似之处。故选B项。（4）广东省揭阳普宁市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试B M

121、any kids help out around the house with chores(家庭杂务) such as emptying the dishwasher， putting laundry away， and taking out the trash. In exchange， some kids get allowances(补贴) or other rewards such as extra computer time.But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores. Sus

122、ie Walton， a parenting educator and family coach， believes that by rewarding kids， parents are sending a message that work isnt worth doing unless you get something in return. “Running any kind of household is a team effort，” Susie said，“a home is a living space for everyone in the family. Its impor

123、tant for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house， and that families decide together how they want their home to look， and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look.”Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kids to do

124、chores， and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money. There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed(兑取) either online or in the real world. With the Chore Monster app kids earn digital points by completing chores t

125、hat they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall. “Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards” says Chris Bergman， founder of Chore Monster，“Kids need positive reinforcement(强化) to help motivate them.”What do you think? Should kids be rewarded for doing cho

126、res? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return? Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4you. Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids. Please include your grade and contact information of your parent or teacher if you want your respo

127、nse to be published. The deadline for responding is February 18.4. How does the author start the passage?A. By listing some evidence.B. By presenting some facts.C. By comparing different views.D. By stating his own experiences.5. Which statement is true according to Susie Walton?A. Kids should be re

128、warded for doing chores.B. Parents decide what kids can do for the family.C. Kids have the responsibility to share housework.D. Kids can get extra computer time for doing chores.6. The purpose of writing the text is to .A. invite readers to express their opinionsB. inform readers of two different op

129、inionsC. call on readers to reflect on their behaviorD. present the authors viewpoint about parenting【答案】4. B5. C6. A【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章针对“家长该不该奖励孩子做家务”介绍了两种观点：一个是孩子有义务帮助家长做家务，家长不应奖励；另一个是获得现金或其他奖励会激励孩子们做家务，这会教会他们在现实生活中需要工作才能挣钱。文章最后向读者征求看法并为读者提供了回复看法的邮箱地址。4. 推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Many kids help out around the

130、house with chores(家庭杂务) such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids get allowances(补贴) or other rewards such as extra computer time.In exchange, some kids get allowances (补贴) or other rewards such as extra computer time.(许多孩子在家里帮忙做家务，比如清空洗碗

131、机、把洗好的衣服收起来、倒垃圾。作为交换，一些孩子可以得到津贴或其他奖励，比如额外的玩电脑时间)”可知，作者首先陈述目前一些家长常见的做法，从而引出本文讨论的话题：家长该不该奖励孩子做家务。故选B。5. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“在Its important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house.(重要的是要让孩子们看到在家里每个人都要承担做家务的责任)”可知， Susie Walton认为孩子有义务帮助家长做家务，即家长不应奖励孩子做家务。故选C。6. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“What do y

132、ou think? Should kids be rewarded for doing chores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return? Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4you.(你怎么认为？孩子们做家务应该得到奖励吗？或者孩子们应该在家里帮忙而不得到任何回报？写一个200字的回答并发送到邮箱)”可知，作者这是在邀请读者针对“该不该奖励孩子做家务”这个问题发表看法，并提供了邮箱地址。故选A（6）江西省南昌市第二中

133、学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末AFood Parts You Should Never Throw Away in the GarbagePineapple CoreWhen you carve out the core of a pineapple, dont throw it in the garbage. You can use the pineapple core for all kinds of recipes, and there are tons of vitamins and minerals hiding within. To use the pineapple co

134、re: chop it and add it to fruit salad, blend it into smoothies, cut it into cubes and freeze for later use, or simply add it to water or even tea to improve flavor.Kiwi SkinIf you never thought you could eat kiwi in the way you eat a peach, think again. That skin really is good for you and contains

135、a lot of vitamin C, and in fact, its also higher in fiber than the rest of the fruit. Of course, that rough, ugly skin isnt for everyone, so if you dont like it, try adding a whole kiwi to a smoothie to hide the taste of the skin.Banana PeelMost of us eat the banana without giving the soft peel a se

136、cond thought. Heres why thats a mistake: banana peel contains tryptophan(色氨酸), which increases the happiness hormone to help with mood regulation and nerve system. There are a few creative ways to use the peel. Cook or boil for at least 10 minutes to soften. You can add it to smoothies, stir-fries,

137、or soups. And, for a treat, simply slice and bake a banana with the skin on.Watermelon Skin and SeedThe delicious, red inside makes for a refreshing snack or juice, but youre able to get some powerful nutrients in the skin and seeds as well. Cut out the white part under the green outside and use it

138、in your cooking. It has vitamin C and B6, to keep you healthy. As for the seeds, you can roast them in the oven. Then add them to salads or to nut snacks.1. Which of the following has a larger amount of fiber than its other parts?A. Pineapple cores.B. Kiwi skin.C. Banana peel.D. Watermelon skin and

139、seeds.2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. All the food above can be added to smoothies.B. Kiwi skin can be roasted in the oven.C. Banana peel can help lift peoples moods.D. The green part of watermelon has vitamin C and B6.3. Where can we most probably read this text?A. In a botany instr

140、uction.B. In a medicine brochure.C. In a fruitarians recipe.D. In a nutrition report.【答案】1. B2. C3. D【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了你不应该扔掉的四种水果部位。1. 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句That skin really is good for you and contains a lot of vitamin C, and in fact, its also higher in fiber than the rest of the fruit. 果皮真的对你有好处，它含有大量的维

141、生素C，事实上，它的纤维含量也比其他水果高。可知，猕猴桃的果皮的纤维量比其他部位高。故选B项。2. 细节理解题。采用排除法。根据第三段中Heres why thats a mistake: banana peel contains tryptophan(色氨酸), which increases the happiness hormone to help with mood regulation and nerve system. 原因如下：香蕉皮中含有色氨酸，能增加“快乐荷尔蒙”，帮助调节情绪和神经系统。可知，香蕉皮能调节情绪。故选C项。3. 推理判断题。根据文章中反复出现的四种水果部位具有

142、的维他命和矿物质，高纤维等营养物质，可知本文是介绍这些水果部位的营养价值，所以此篇文章应该能在营养报告上找到。故选D项。BThe stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news:

143、 People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dang

144、erous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some s

145、tories that should be kept secretespecially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves

146、 and to others.Honesty and openness is important: it proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do n

147、ot have to be restricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.4. What

148、s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A. It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.5. Which is close in

149、 meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A. freedB. brokenC. unfoldedD. untouched6. One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _.A. story-sharing highlights the importance of hard workB. people are used to exposing their weaknessesC. people sometimes ha

150、ve no courage to share their storiesD. some stories make themselves feel sad7. The writer aims to convince us to _.A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD.

151、realize the importance of being honest when making friends【答案】4. C5. A6. C7. B【文章大意】这是一篇议论文。作者在文章中指出不分享本该被告知的故事会带来麻烦并且进一步论述了人们隐藏自己故事的一部分有很多原因。同时指出有些故事需要以适当的方式讲述。4. 推理判断题。根据第三段中There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. 应该讲的故事被隐瞒是危险的。可知，第2段的例子是用来说明不分享一个故事会引起麻烦。故选C项。5. 词义猜测题。根据下一

152、句their power to destroy is set free. 他们的毁灭力量就释放了。可知，划线词uncorked意为“打开，释放”之意，与A选项freed“解放，使自由”相近。故选A项。6. 细节理解题。根据第四段There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there

153、 are some stories that should be kept secretespecially those that embarrass someone else. 我们隐藏自己故事的一部分有很多原因：它们经常显示我们的弱点或暴露我们的缺点；它们需要勇气和力量来分享；当然，有些故事应该保密，尤其是那些让别人难堪的故事。可知，其中一个原因是人们有时没有勇气分享他们的故事。故选C项。7. 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some

154、stories to be told in an appropriate manner. 有些故事需要以适当的方式讲述，这需要时间、地点和一定程度的关系。可知，作者的目的是说服我们为了他人和自己的利益适当地分享故事。故选B项。CA qualified doctor who rarely practised but instead devoted his life to writing. He once said, “Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my lover.”Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chek

155、hov was a great playwright(剧作家) and one of the masters of the modern short story.When Clekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879,he started to publish hundreds of comic short stories to support his family. After he graduated, he wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper.As a writ

156、er he was extremely fast,often producing a short story in an hour or less. Checkhovs medical and science experience can be seen through the indifference many of his characters show to tragic(悲剧的) events. In 1892,he became a full-time writer and published some of his most memorable stories.Chekhov of

157、ten wrote about the sufferings of life in small towns of Russia. Tragic events controlled his characters who were filled with feelings of hopelessness and despair.It is often said that nothing happens in Chekhovs stories and plays.He made up for this with his exciting technique for developing drama

158、within his characters. Chekhovs works combined the calm attitude of a scientist and doctor with the sensitivity of an artist.Some of Chekhovs works were translated into Chinese as early as the 1940s.One of his famous stories,“The Man in a Shell ”，about a school teachers extraordinarily orderly life

159、was selected as a text for Chinese senior students.8. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov _ .A. had a lawful loverB. wrote only short storiesC. used to be a lawyerD. was a capable doctor9. In 1880, Chekhov .A. became a full-time writerB. studied medicine in Moscow UniversityC. practiced medicine in his hometown

160、D. published his most memorable stories10. According to the passage,which of the following words cant be used to describe Chekhov?A. Sensitive.B. Calm.C. Quick-minded.D. Warm-hearted.11. Which of the following is the right order of the events?a. became a doctorb. became a full-time writerc. started

161、to publish comic short storiesd. wrote regularly for a local daily newspapere. entered the Moscow University Medical SchoolA. e c a d bB. d a b c eC. e c b a dD. a e c b d【答案】8. D9. B10. D11. A【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了优秀的作家Chekhov的写作之路，从最开始的医生兼职写作到后来成为了一名全职作家，他给世人留下了许多优秀的作品。8. 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中A qualified

162、 doctor who rarely practiced可知，契科夫是个合格的医生。故选D项。9. 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句中When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879可知，契科夫1879年进入莫斯科大学学医，可以推断契科夫1880年正在大学学医。故选B项。10. 推理判断题。根据第五段内容Chekhovs work combined the calm attitude of a scientist and doctor with the sensitivity（敏感）of an artist契诃夫的作

163、品将科学家和医生的冷静态度与艺术家的敏感结合在一起；再根据第三段As a writer he was extremely fast, often producing a short story in an hour or less. 作为一名作家，他写作速度极快，常常在一小时或更短的时间内写出一篇短篇小说。由此可知，他是一个沉着冷静且思维敏捷的人，但是没有提到他的热心肠。故选D项。11. 细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879, he started to publish

164、hundreds of comic short stories to support his family. After he graduated, he wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper. 当契诃夫于1879年进入莫斯科大学医学院时，他开始出版数百篇喜剧短篇小说来养家糊口。毕业后，他除了做他的医生工作之外还定期为当地一家日报写作。In 1892，he became a full time writer and published some of his most memorable stories.1892年，他成为一名全职作家，出版了一

165、些他最难忘的小说。可知，正确顺序应该是：ecadb，故选A项。DGive yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, youll have no trouble answering these questions.Most of us observed much more as children than we do as a

166、dults. A childs day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(麻木的) to new stimulation(刺激), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, alth

167、ough it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were goin

168、g to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted theyd felt cold water at first.Another block to awareness is t

169、he obsession(痴迷) many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a ruby-crowned kinglet and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.The pressures of time and destinat

170、ion（目的地）are further blocks to awareness. I encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see whats around them. I asked them what theyd seen. Oh, a few birds, they said.

171、 They seemed bent on their destinations.Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations(感觉）. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.12. What idea does the author

172、convey in Paragraph 3?A. To avoid jumping to conclusions.B. To stop complaining all the time.C. To follow the teachers advice.D. To admit mistakes honestly.13. The bird watchers behavior shows that they _.A. are very patient in their observationB. are really fascinated by natureC. care only about th

173、e names of birdsD. question the accuracy of the field guides14. Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey?A. The natural beauty isnt attractive to them.B. They focus on arriving at the camp in time.C. The forest in the dark is dangerous for them.D. They are keen to see

174、rare birds at the destination.15. In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should _.A. use our senses to feel the wonders of the worldB. get rid of some bad habits in our daily lifeC. open our mind to new things and ideasD. try our best to protect nature【答案】12. A13. C14. B15. A【文章大意】这是一篇夹叙夹议

175、文。作者希望我们能够运用我们的感官和情感去全方位感受自然的美妙，去感受世界的美好。12. 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句 The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs.唤醒感官的第一步是在它发生之前停止预测我们将要看到和感觉到的东西。可知，作者认为在事情发生前避免过早下结论。与A项“避免直接得出结论”意思相近。故选A项。13. 细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句 I saw bird watchers who spotted a b

176、ird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a ruby-crowned kinglet and checked it off. They no longer paid attention to the bird and never learned what it was doing.我看见观鸟者发现了一只鸟，立刻在田野向导里看了看，说：“一只红宝石王冠的小王”并结束了。他们不再注意这只鸟，也不观察它在干什么。可知，这些观鸟者只是匆匆记下这些鸟的名字，而没有观察它们在做什么。故选C项。14. 细节理解题。根据第五段中I en

177、countered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see whats around them.可知，徒步旅行者只关心能够及时到达目的地，而很少关心周围的事物。故选 B项。15. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段前两句 Nature seems to unfold to people who watch an

178、d wait. Next time you take a walk， no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations.可知，作者希望我们能够运用我们的感官和情感去全方位感受自然的美妙，去感受世界。故选A项。（7）山东省德州市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末A Wisconsins Great Lakes are home to great lighthouses. Here are some lighthouses worth visiting along Lake Michigan, from so

179、uth to north.Wind Point, RacineThis 108-foot lighthouse on a point north of Racine was built in 1880. Its open for tours and climbs up the tower from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. the first Sunday of the month, June through October, and from 10 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. the Saturday before that Sunday, July through

180、September. Admission is $ 10 for adults and $ 5 for kids aged between 6 and 11. The park and beach around the lighthouse are open daily from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m.North Point , MilwaukeeThis 74-foot lighthouse alongside a Queen Anne style keepers quarters is a landmark in the citys Lake Park. After the

181、 coast guard decommissioned (停用) it in 1997, it stood vacant until a friendly group restored the structure and opened it as a museum in 2007. Tours are now offered from 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday and Sunday year round, plus from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Thursday and Friday in the summer. Tours cost $ 8

182、for adults, $ 5 for seniors (65+) and $ 5 for students and kids (511).Port Washington BreakwaterThis Art Deco-style lighthouse replaced an older wooden structure in 1935 as part of a Works Progress Administration project. Tours arent available of the small structure, but visitors can walk along the

183、2, 500-foot breakwater to get a closer look.Rawley Point , Two RiversThis lighthouse is worth a visit not only for its steel tower rising 113 feet above the beach, but also for its location in Point Beach State Forest. Tours are not available of the working lighthouse, but its viewable and photograp

184、hable from the beach. In addition to six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the state forest has 17 miles of hiking trails to explore.1. Which lighthouse is used as a museum?A. Wind Point, Racine.B. North Point, Milwaukee.C. Rawley Point, Two Rivers.D. Port Washington Breakwater.2. Where can people a

185、ppreciate Port Washington Breakwater?A. Under a wooden structure.B. Along the long breakwater.C. In Point Beach State Forest.D. On a point north of Racine.3. Why is Rawley Point NOT available for a visit?A. It is far off the coast.B. It is located in the center of forest.C. It is working as a lighth

186、ouse.D. It is made of steel.【答案】1. B2. B3. C【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个在密歇根湖沿途值得去的灯塔。1. 细节理解题。根据North Point , Milwaukee部分中的“After the coast guard decommissioned (停用) it in 1997, it stood vacant until a friendly group restored the structure and opened it as a museum in 2007.”可知，在1997年海岸警卫队把它停用之后，一直都是空着，直到一

187、个友好的团队恢复了它的结构，并于2007年将它作为博物馆开张，说明现在这个灯塔被作为博物馆使用。故选B项。2. 细节理解题。根据Port Washington Breakwater部分中的“but visitors can walk along the 2, 500-foot breakwater to get a closer look.”可知，游客们可以沿着2500米的防波堤步行，能更近距离地观看华盛顿港的防波堤。故选B项。3. 推理判断题。根据Rawley Point , Two Rivers部分中的“Tours are not available of the working ligh

188、thouse, but its viewable and photographable from the beach.”可知，这个灯塔在运作中不允许参观，但可以在海边观看和拍照。由此可知， Rawley Point不允许参观的原因是这个灯塔仍然处于工作状态中。故选C项。BWhen we walked into the cafe, we were greeted by a waitress who smiled, held out a menu, and pointed to a table. Its only when we asked for a table for six that we

189、realized something was a bit different. The waitress glanced at our group and held up six fingers. Thats because all the staff are deaf.Last month, the Huffington Post visited Smiles Cafe in Granada. The business only employs people who are deaf, from the waiters to the cooks. “My goal is for this c

190、afe to be a mirror for other businesses to lose their fear of hiring people with disabilities, the founder Antonio Bunuel, who is from Spain, told HufPost. “Its also for the people who work here to lose their own fear of getting into the work force, he added, “So they can fly.”In the city, about 1 p

191、erson in 15 has a disability. But around 99 percent of people with a disability are unemployed. While the law requires companies to employ two people with disabilities for every 50 employees, many businesses dont. “Smiles Cafe was born out of a provocation. 99 percent of people with disabilities her

192、e are jobless. That was wrong! Bunuel said. “So I decided to open a cafe where all of the employees were deaf to show that it works.At the cafe, customers order by pointing to items on the menu, which have special symbols to indicate substitutions. For instance, if youre ordering fruit parfait, and

193、you dont want yogurt on it, you just point to the illustration (图示) of the parfait, and then to the image of yogurt with a big red “X over it. To help customers communicate with staff and learn while they eat, the walls are covered with letters? words and phrases, from “Thank you to “Welcome with il

194、lustrations that show the corresponding translation. The cafe, now five years old, is a project of the non-profit Centro Social Tio Antonio. “Weve opened a small window, the founder said, “If it serves to create awareness, then thats a start.4. Why did the waitress hold up her fingers when the autho

195、r ordered?A. All workers were deaf.B. She didnt want to say anything.C. She was suffering a throat ache.D. It was a special greeting.5. What did the founder of the cafe expect his employees to do?A. Make a big fortune.B. Become well-known in the city.C. Recover from their illnesses.D. Overcome their

196、 fears to work.6. What does the underlined sentence mean about Smiles Cafe in Para 3?A. People expected to keep a good volunteering tradition.B. It was founded to take a challenge of employing the disabled.C. Founders reached an agreement after discussions.D. The disabled were worried about their wo

197、rk at first.7. What is helpful to the customers in the cafe?A. The deafness of the employees.B. Special symbols on the menu.C. The non-profit model of the cafe.D. The awareness of the employer.【答案】4. A5. D6. B7. B【文章大意】这是一篇新闻。文章主要介绍了格拉纳达的一家名为Smiles Caf的咖啡店和这家只雇佣聋哑人的咖啡店的成立背景。4. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“The waitr

198、ess glanced at our group and held up six fingers. Thats because all the staff are deaf.”可知，服务员看到我们点单的时候，竖起了6个手指，这是因为所有的员工都是聋哑人，因此A项切题。故选A项。5. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Its also for the people who work here to lose their own fear of getting into the work force.”可知，咖啡店的创始人目标是让这里工作的人不再害怕成为工作人员，克服工作的恐惧，因此D项切合题意。故选D项

199、。6. 词义猜测题。根据前文“While the law requires companies to employ two people with disabilities for every 50 employees, many businesses dont.”可知，尽管法律要求这些公司每50人中要雇佣2个残疾人，然而很多公司并没有这么做。结合下文“So I decided to open a cafe where all of the employees were deaf to show that it works.”可知，因此创始人决定开一家只雇佣聋哑人的咖啡店。划线句起到承上启下作

200、用，连接上下句语境，通过翻译选项可知，B项“为了挑战雇佣残疾人而成立了这家咖啡店”符合题意。故选B项。7. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“At the cafe, customers order by pointing to items on the menu, which have special symbols to indicate substitutions.”可知，在咖啡店顾客们通过指着菜单上的物品点单，在菜单上有特殊符号表示替代，意在表明菜单上的特殊符号对于顾客点单很有帮助，因此B项切题。故选B项。CWhether paired with a bottle of nice red w

201、ine or a burger, cheese can be a delicious treat. But it is not perhaps, the ideal material to use in printing unless you are a team of nutritional scientists. One group of researchers used 3D printing to create a cheese. And the cheese could provide a valuable insight for engineers who are still de

202、veloping materials for 3D printing.A team from the school of food and nutritional sciences at University College Cork (UCC) conducted a series of tests evaluating the 3D-printed cheese. 3D printing materials need to be fluid (液态) enough to flow but also capable of setting into a definite shape or st

203、ructure.After melting the cheese at 75C (167F) for 12 minutes, the UCC team then ran it through a modified commercial 3D printer. The machine, which usually prints with plastic, was fitted with a syringe (注射器) to allow it to print with the melted cheese.The UCC team used several techniques to examin

204、e the effects of the 3D printing process on their cheese. They compared the 3D-printed results to processed cheese that had been melted and then cooled, as well as another sample that was left untouched. Cheese that was 3D printed was 45% to 49% softer than the processed cheese, the researchers said

205、. They also discovered that 3D-printed cheese was a little darker in colour and more fluid when melted, though it melted at about the same temperature as processed cheese.Dr Kelly and his colleagues are now testing other types of dairy products which can be 3D-printed. Dr Kelly said, “We are using m

206、ixtures of milk proteins at present to build a product, perhaps a high-protein snack, and designing recipes which might work best for a 3D printer. ”8. What problems are the engineers facing in 3D printing a cheese?A. They dont have proper material.B. They cant find a bottle of nice red wine or a bu

207、rger.C. They cant make the cheese very delicious.D. They know much less than nutritional scientists.9. How did the researchers use the 3D printer to make cheese?A. They raised the temperature to 75C. B. They added a syringe to the printer.C. They bought some cheese to paint it.D. They evaluated the

208、3D-printed cheese.10. What is the advantage of the 3D-printed cheese?A. It melts more easily.B. It tastes more delicious.C. It costs less money.D. It is much softer.11. What will Dr Kelly and his colleagues do next according to the last paragraph?A. Publish a report on their research.B. Invent a new

209、 3D printer.C. 3D print more milk food.D. Make more cheese with their machine.【答案】8. A9. B10. D11. C【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了使用3D打印技术来打印奶酪，研究发现奶酪可以用作3D打印的材料，研究者们现在正在测试其他类型的可以3D打印的乳制品。8. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“3D printing materials need to be fluid (液态) enough to flow but also capable of setting into a definite sh

210、ape or structure.”可知，3D打印材料得是液态足以流动的，也得能够成为特定形状和结构才行，意在表明在打印奶酪时，工程师们面对的问题是找不到合适的材料，A项切合题意。故选A项。9. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The machine, which usually prints with plastic, was fitted with a syringe (注射器) to allow it to print with the melted cheese.”可知，这个机器通常使用塑料打印，现在安装了注射器使得它可以用融化的奶酪打印，B项符合题意。故选B项。10. 细节理解题。根据第四

211、段中“Cheese that was 3D printed was 45% to 49% softer than the processed cheese.”可知，3D打印的奶酪比加工过的奶酪软45%到49%，这说明3D打印奶酪的优点是更柔软，D项切题。故选D项。11. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We are using mixtures of milk proteins at present to build a product, perhaps a high-protein snack.”可知，研究者们目前在使用乳蛋白混合物制造新产品，可能是高蛋白零食，结合本段语境可知，Kelly和她的

212、同事接下来要做的事是3D打印乳制品食物，C项符合题意。故选C项。DHow does keeping things tidy change people psychologically? You gain greater confidence in yourself. Also, you become more optimistic and calmer in the mind than before. There are several reasons for these changes: your self-image improves as you start living in tidy

213、 beautiful rooms, and you gain decision-making skills as you continue to choose between which things to throw or give away and which to keep. The way we let go of things in the Kon Mari Method plays an important role as well.The Kon Mari Method has a step where we give thanks to the things before we

214、 throw them away. Not only would you say “thank you for sparking joy in me to a favorite piece of clothing that you wore till it was threadbare, you would also say to a piece of clothing you never wore once “thank you for teaching me that this color doesnt look good on me. You will appreciate the ro

215、les of all the things that have come to you and experience appreciation for all of them. Through this experience, you will rediscover the truth that you have been supported by so many things and you will deepen your gratitude for things you leave behind.To share a personal example, I have always had

216、 little confidence in myself. When I get nervous before a large speaking assignment, I think to myself that Ill be fine becausethese clothes are protecting me and these shoes are supporting me, and that calms me down. Once you start feeling constant gratitude for your things and your home through ti

217、dying up, you will start feeling relief and calm as if you are always protected by something larger than you.12. What psychological change may tidiness bring to people?A. They will become more confident.B. Their confidence will become less.C. They will become less optimistic.D. Their self-image will

218、 be damaged.13. What does the underlined word “threadbare mean in the second paragraph?A. fashionableB. fancyC. out of dateD. worn out14. What should people show to clothes they have never worn in the Kon Mari Method?A. Regret.B. Worry.C. Gratitude.D. Patience.15. Why does the author mention his own

219、 experience in the last paragraph?A. To show off his wonderful speaking skills.B. To give an example of the benefit of tidiness.C. To explain how he has become a confident person.D. To show his special taste in choosing suitable clothes.【答案】12. A13. D14. C15. B【解析】【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了麻理惠整理方法，告诉我们保持物品

220、整洁会带来心理上的益处。12. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“How does keeping things tidy change people psychologically? You gain greater confidence in yourself.”可知，通过保持物品整洁，可以使人获得更多自信，A项切合题意。故选A项。13. 词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Not only would you say thank you for sparking joy in meto a favorite piece of clothing that you wore till it was threa

221、dbare, you would also say to a piece of clothing you never wore once thank you for teaching me that this color doesnt look good on me.”可知，不仅要对那些穿到露出线头的衣服说“谢谢你给我带来快乐”，也要对一次没穿过的衣服说“谢谢你让我知道这个颜色不适合我”，意在表明划线词threadbare是never wear“从未穿过”的反义表述，D项“穿旧了”符合整句语境。故选D项。14. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“you would also say to a piec

222、e of clothing you never wore once thank you for teaching me that this color doesnt look good on me”可知，你也要对一次没穿过的衣服说“谢谢你让我知道这个颜色不适合我”，表明按照麻理惠整理方法，应对从未穿过的衣服表现出感激之情，C项切题。故选C项。15. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Once you start feeling constant gratitude for your things and your home through tidying up, you will start fee

223、ling relief and calm as if you are always protected by something larger than you.”可知，一旦整理好你的物品和家而表现出感激之情的话，你会感觉到轻松镇静，就好像受到比你更强大的东西保护一样。意在表明作者提到自己的经历是想要给出一个整理物品带来益处的例子，B项切题。故选B项。（8）湖北省荆门市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末AArchitect Daniel Libeskind is the designer of such global landmarks as New Yorks One World Trad

224、e Center and Berlins Jewish Museum. In his new book, he reviews his lifes work and its inspirations including these books.Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. I love Lewis Carroll; hes a total genius (天才). His two classic works are childrens books for grown

225、-ups because they show aspects of the creative mind that we all have but seldom use in adulthood. Inspired by Carroll, I make a habit of trying to learn seven amazing things before breakfast.Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate the entire city fro

226、m this novel. You cant do urban planning without Ulysses because it is a labyrinth (迷宫) you can never leave.In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust. Prousts great novel is really a book of reflections about how architecture our living spaces creates a blueprint (蓝图) for our dreams, our desires, our

227、emotions, and our memories. Where we have lived, what we have eaten, and what kind of cups we use all of those aspects are examined here in minute detail.Emily Dickinsons Herbarium by Emily Dickinson. From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her gard

228、en in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry all her symbols, all her metaphors (隐喻), the colors she mentions mirrors nature. You dont even have to read her poetry to see what a great artist she was.1. Which of the following books is set in Dublin?A. Ulysses.B. In Sea

229、rch of Lost Time.C. Through the Looking-Glass.D. Emily Dickinsons Herbarium.2. Whose book has pictures of various plants?A. James Joyces.B. Emily Dickinsons.C. Marcel Prousts.D. Lewis Carrolls.3. What can be learned about the books mentioned in the text?A. They are all novels.B. They are written for

230、 children.C. They offer inspirations for Daniel Libeskind.D. They focus on the power of nature.【答案】1. A2. B3. C【语篇大意】本文为说明文。本文讲述建筑师丹尼尔里伯斯金所取得了瞩目的成就，在他的新书中，他回顾了他一生的工作和灵感来源，包括爱丽丝梦游仙境、尤利西斯和追忆似水年华等书。1. 细节理解题。根据第三段Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate t

231、he entire city from this novel. 可知， 尤利西斯这部书以都柏林为背景，故选A。2. 细节理解题。根据最后一段From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her garden in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry 可知，Emily Dickinson 的书里有各种植物的图片，给人以启迪，故选B。3. 推理判断题。根据第一

232、段最后一句In his new book, he reviews his lifes work and its inspirations including these books.和之后段落中对几本书的介绍可知，这些书都给丹尼尔里伯斯金提供了建筑灵感，故选C。B Home party marketing originated in America in the early twentieth century. At that time, direct selling had become a very common part of American life. Door-to-door sa

233、lesmen would travel throughout the country selling anything from sewing machines to cure-all medicines. In 1931, a man named Frank Stanley Beveridge who had dug enough gold by doing this selling started a company called Stanley Home Products. The company sold cleaning supplies to housewives.Soon aft

234、er Mr. Beveridge began his company, one of his salesmen began selling Stanley products at home parties. The salesman would organize a Stanley Party where he could give a cleaning demonstration (演示) to a room full of guests. It allowed him to sell Stanley products to many different customers at once,

235、 and it proved to be much more effective than standard door-to-door sales. The practice quickly became the main marketing strategy (策略) of Stanley Home Products.Next, during the 1940s, many housewives started selling Stanley products to make extra money for their families. The job was perfect for ho

236、usewives because Stanley sellers could work from home and set their own schedules. A single mother named Brownie Wise took full advantage of this opportunity and quickly became one of Stanleys top sellers.Not long after that, she started her own direct selling business called Tupperware Patio Partie

237、s, which focused on selling a new type of plastic food container, Tupperware, using the Stanley home party system. Wise had realized Tupperware was perfect for the home party system. She could show her customers its patented (专利的) airtight seal, and she could also take away their anxiety about the s

238、afety of plastics -a fairly new invention at the time. Wise s company was very successful, and it was soon selling more Tupperware than department stores.Today, many other companies have adopted home party marketing plans. So, next time you leave friends party with a hundred dollars worth of new Tup

239、perware or jewelry, you can thank Frank Stanley Beveridge and Brownie Wise for your unintended purchase.4. What do we know about Frank Stanley Beveridge?A. He was an inventor of many home products.B. He was an experienced door-to-door salesman.C. He was the president of Tupperware Patio Parties.D. H

240、e was the first person to organize a Stanley Party.5. Why was being a home party seller a perfect job for housewives?A. They liked holding parties at their house.B. They could make some money quickly.C. They needed hardly any pre-job training.D. They could work under a flexible schedule.6. According

241、 to Wise, why was Tupperware perfect for the home party system?A. It was liked by party organizers.B. It required a dem onstration.C. It sold badly in department stores.D. It was especially made for the system.7. This text is organized in the pattern of _.A. time and events.B. comparison and contras

242、t.C. cause and effect.D. argument and explanation.【答案】4. B5. D6. B7. A【语篇大意】本文为说明文。文章介绍了家庭聚会营销的由来和发展。4. 推理判断题。根据第一段Door-to-door salesmen would travel throughout the country selling anything from sewing machines to cure-all medicines. In 1931, a man named Frank Stanley Beveridge who had dug enough go

243、ld by doing this selling started a company.可知，Frank Stanley Beveridge通过上门营销赚足了第一桶金并且开办了公司，因此他是一个有经验的上门推销员，故选B。5. 细节理解题。根据第三段The job was perfect for housewives because Stanley sellers could work from home and set their own schedules.可知，家庭主妇可以灵活安排自己的时间去做家庭聚会推销，故选D。6. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Wise had realized Tup

244、perware was perfect for the home party system. She could show her customers its patented (专利的) airtight seal, and she could also take away their anxiety about the safety of plastics -a fairly new invention at the time.可知Wise认为Tupperware 适合家庭聚会营销是因为他可以在聚会上直接展示自己的专利产品并且消除人们的忧虑，故选B。7. 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是纵观段

245、落首句的时间状语Home party marketing originated in America in the early twentieth century.，Soon after Mr. Beveridge began his company, Next, during the 1940s,Not long after that,Today,等等可知，文章是以时间和事件的逻辑顺序组织成文的，故选A。CChristina Horsten and Felix Zeltner tried not to panic when they were hit with a $400 rent inc

246、rease on their Park Slope apartment in 2016, and realized they would have to move for the second time in two years. Instead of feeling intimidated by the unexpected event, they hit upon an unconventional idea: Why not move to a new neighborhood every month for a year?At first, things went remarkably

247、 well. They found their next apartment, a beautiful apartment in Chinatown. The next months brought stops in Staten Island and Harlem. As September approached, their next place to live proved difficult to find. When their Harlem lease (租约) ended, they took a road trip, then fell for a false advertis

248、ement in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, when an apartment they found advertised online wasnt actually available to rent. And eventually they got their money back through Paypal. “That was rock bottom,” Ms. Horsten said.Over the rest of the year, they spent time in a townhouse in Mott Haven, as well as apart

249、ments in Chelsea, the East Village, Hells Kitchen, and Williamsburg. “In the end, we were like, Why should we even stop doing this? ”Ms. Horsten said. But then a lease takeover on Listings Project caught their attention: a two-bedroom apartment atop an Upper West Side townhouse.A second daughter, Li

250、ly, was born in January. And with a newborn, they have no intention of moving again anytime soon. Still, many aspects of their adventure have remained with them. “In the same way that weve tried to keep minimalism (极简主义) in our life, we try to stay in touch with all the people weve met,” Ms. Horsten

251、 said.“We realized it was a lifelong project to try to get to know NewYork City,” she added. But there is one member of the household eagerly waiting for a repeat: their 4-year-old daughter Emma.“ I think she loved it the most,” Ms. Horsten said.“At all the places we stayed, she found things I never

252、 noticed: childrens books, a dollhouse, a drum set. Even now, shes like,When are we moving to a new home? And were like,We kind of like it here. ”8. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph1 mean?A. Frightened.B. Surprised.C. Embarrassed.D. Confused.9. While looking for a place to st

253、ay, where was the couple nearly cheated?A. In Chinatown.B. In Sunset Park.C. In Staten Island.D. In Harlem.10. Whats the couples plan for next month?A. Buying a townhouse in Brooklyn.B. Staying in the apartment in the Upper West Side.C. Donating their daughters toys to those living nearby.D. Looking

254、 for a two-bedroom apartment for their newborn.11. What is the best title for the text?A. East or west, home is best.B. Where to start, where to end.C. Wherever you are, there is home.D. Another month, another neighborhood.【答案】8. A9. B10. B11. D【语篇大意】本文为记叙文。讲述了一对夫妇面对房租意外上涨想出了一年内每个月换一个新社区租住的不寻常的主意，后来

255、一直坚持了下去，直到二女儿Lily出生，然而四岁的女儿Emma更是喜欢上了这种生活方式。8. 词义猜测题。根据上一句they were hit with a $400 rent increase on their Park Slope apartment in 2016, and realized they would have to move for the second time in two years.可知，房租的上涨让夫妇二人不得不再次搬家，然而他们并没有由于这次意外的事件感到恐慌，因此intimidate意为“害怕的，受到恐吓的”，与frightened同义，故选A。9. 细节理解

256、题。根据第二段When their Harlem lease (租约) ended, they took a road trip, then fell for a false advertisement in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.可知，在Sunset Park, Brooklyn他们上了假广告的当，几乎被骗， 故选B。10. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句Ms. Horsten said. But then a lease takeover on Listings Project caught their attention: a two-bedroom apart

257、ment atop an Upper West Side townhouse.和最后一段But there is one member of the household eagerly waiting for a repeat 和最后一句Even now, shes like,When are we moving to a new home? And were like,We kind of like it here. 可以推断，四岁的女儿Emma喜欢上了不断搬新家，而夫妇二人想继续待在Upper West Side的公寓里，故选B。11. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一对夫妇面对房租

258、意外上涨想出了每个月换一个新社区租住的不寻常的主意，可知选项D符合题意，故选D。DMedical developments and discoveries often provide the best things for controversies (争论).This is because whenever a new discovery or theory is proposed, there is always disagreement. Only via objective scientific evidence can such arguments be cleared. But,

259、as is often the case, a clear solution is not instantly found. However, once the technology catches up with the area of the discovery, it shows exactly how valid the theory is. Since this is a slow process and can take years, the development of controversies is unavoidable.Over the years, various su

260、ch controversies have been developed, examined, and either rejected, or proved right for the good of mankind. Now read the following examples.Firstly, cancer was largely regarded as an incurable disease, since its exact cause was unknown. Later, professors and doctors came up with various theories r

261、egarding the cause. Some claimed it was the result of chemical processes, while others believed it was a sort of poison. After a few decades, a doctor proposed that cancer was caused by the inhalation (吸入) of pollutants, in the form of smoke, gas, etc. His claim was rejected by many researchers and

262、doctors. However, due to various scientific studies, this claim is now clearly common knowledge, though there may be other causes.Many people worry that the use of cell phones can cause cancer. Recent studies suggest that this common threat is actually quite true. Numerous studies indicate that the

263、long usage of cell phones (at least an hour per day) increases the risk of developing brain tumors.After the discovery of X-rays, they were widely used, from doctors clinics to shoe stores to see the fit of shoes. People thought they could offer the benefit of visualizing the skeleton (骨骼) of a pers

264、on without causing any danger to the person. However, in 1956, the National Academy of Science reported the harmful effects of these rays on the human body, and the practice was then given up. Presently, we all know that exposure to X-rays may lead to radiation poisoning, tissue breakdown, and even

265、death.12. What may stop the scientific evidence of a theory being found quickly?A. Agreement among scientists.B. The lack of professional researchers.C. Technological limitations.D. The lack of motivation for investigating.13. Different scientific studies have proved that _.A. cancer is not an incur

266、able disease.B. cancer is caused by chemical processes.C. air pollution is becoming more serious.D. air pollution is one of the causes of cancer.14. How is the passage mainly developed?A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By following time order.D. By making classifications.15. What is

267、the purpose of the passage?A. To remove peoples misunderstanding of medicine.B. To report the most recent medical development.C. To find good solutions to medical problems.D. To stress the development of controversies.【答案】12. C13. D14. A15. D【语篇大意】本文是议论文。每当提出一个新的医学发现或理论时，总会有争论，只有通过客观的科学证据，这样的论点才能被证明

268、是正确的，然而这是一个缓慢的过程。12. 推理判断题。根据第一段倒数第二句once the technology catches up with the area of the discovery, it shows exactly how valid the theory is.可知，是技术的限制阻碍了理论的发现进程，故选C。13. 细节理解题。根据第三段a doctor proposed that cancer was caused by the inhalation (吸入)of pollutants, in the form of smoke, gas, etc.和 due to va

269、rious scientific studies, this claim is now clearly common knowledge though there may be other causes.可知，尽管可能有其他原因，科学研究已经证明空气污染是癌症的原因之一，故选D。14. 推理判断题。本文主要通过列举癌症和空气污染，脑瘤和长时间使用手机等例子来论述新的理论和发现需要经过科学论证才得以证明的观点，故选A。15. 推理判断题。通读全文可知，每当提出一个新的医学发现或理论时，总会有争论，而争论引发了科学的发展和人们的认知，故本文旨在强调了争论发展的作用，故选D。（9）浙江省“七彩阳光”

270、新高考研究联盟2019-2020学年高二上学期联考 ARecently, as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his school team, I was feeling sorry for myself and for him.His team was facing adversity(困境) on the court, trailing for three quarters of the game.As for me, I had just been dismissed from my job.As I watched what m

271、y son was experiencing, I recalled the events earlier in the day-packing up everything in a box and saying goodbye to my colleagues D. uring the drive home, I kept telling myself that I will find work again-I am confident in my experience and abilities, but self-doubt was still sticking its foot in

272、the door.The game entered the fourth quarter with Nathans team still trailing.I saw the determination on his back to not only tie the game, but then go ahead by three points .Then, a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again.With a tie game and seconds on the cloc

273、k, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence, he made the basket with a defender hanging all over him.The other player was called for a for foul(犯规).As Nathan stood preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face,

274、with no room for self-doubt.After he made the free throw, his team managed to stop the other team from scoring, winning the game and moving on to the finals.As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me.I had taught him perseverance(毅力)in the face of adversity, and he had just taught

275、 me the same lesson.That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball- court.He will play in the finals, but it doesnt matter if he wins or loses.At this moment, we both won.1. We can learn from the text that_.A. I lost my job for

276、lack of experience and abilities.B. Nathans team won a narrow victory in the basketball game.C. I was proud of Nathan because he won the game in the finals.D. Nathan had never doubted himself whenever he was in trouble.2. The underlined word trailing in the first paragraph probably means.A. losingB.

277、 falling behindC. Being defeatedD. winning3. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. My son would win in the finals and I would find a job soonB. I had once taught my son face to face that we should never give up.C. It was my encouragement and help that made my son win the game.D. I would becom

278、e more confident about my future after this experience4. What is the best title for the text?A. An Inspiring Game.B. A Moment of Self-doubt.C. Lesson from My Son.D. An Unforgettable Experience.【答案】1. B2. B3. D4. C【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者在观看儿子篮球比赛过程中，看到儿子球队在比赛临近尾声并处于劣势的情况下，依然满怀信心、坚持不懈，最后获得了胜利，这番情景让刚刚失业正

279、处于沮丧不自信中的作者消除了自我怀疑，重新燃起了生活的斗志. 1. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段的With a tie game and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence,和第四段的his team managed to stop the other team from scoring, winning the game and moving on to the finals.可推测，作者儿子所在的队在比赛最后几分钟以微弱的优势获取胜利。B. Nathans

280、 team won a narrow victory in the basketball game.（Nathan所在的队在篮球比赛中险胜）符合以上推测，故选B项。2. 词意猜测题。根据划线部分所在句子His team was facing adversity(困境) on the court, trailing for three quarters of the game.可知他的队正面临困境，比赛有四分之三的时间处于trailing。结合句意，尤其是adversity推测划线部分的意思是落后。故选B项。3. 推理判断题。由最后一段 That brief moment of self-dou

281、bt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. 我儿子在篮球场上的行为使我短暂的自我怀疑和为自己感到难过的那一刻烟消云散。可以看出，儿子比赛过程中面对困境依然坚持不懈的态度和行为，使得作者也不再自怨自艾、怀疑自我，对于未来更加充满了自信。D. I would become more confident about my future after this experience（此后我会对未来更自信）符合以上推测，故选D项。4. 主旨大意题。从第一二段

282、，作者因为被解雇而心情沮丧，从而怀疑自我，到最后一段，观看儿子比赛后，作者改变了态度。I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson. 我教他在逆境中坚持，他也教了我同样的道理。C. Lesson from My Son.（来自儿子的一课）可以作为本文标题，故选C项。B How cool can libraries be in an era(时代)of iPods and Kindles? More than you think.Only if y

283、ou now where to go.Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by D. utch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 200

284、6, two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions,book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library: D. ublin, IrelandThe Trinity College Library in D. ublin is the oldest l

285、ibrary in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200 000 of the librarys oldest books.The Long room houses one of the oldest harps (竖琴)in Ireland.D. ating to the 1 5th century, the old harp is

286、 the model for the symbol foreland.Geisel Library: University of California, San D. iego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970.It has been

287、featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels.The library hostsD. inner in the Library, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from well-known authors.Bishan Public Library: SingaporeLocated in the heart of Bishan, the award-winning Bishan Community Library spans 4,000 s

288、quare meters.It was designed to look like a tree house.The colorful pods (吊舱)that stick out of one side of the building represent books sticking from a bookshelf.Inside the library, these pods offer private spaces for reading.Its ceiling-high glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking an

289、d reading from inside the building.1. If you want to enjoy a movie, you can go to_.A. Central LibraryB. Geisel LibraryC. Bishan Public LibraryD. Trinity College Library2. What makes Bishan Public Library different from the others?A. It has very large glass windows.B. It has ever won a prize for its

290、size.C. Queen Elizabeth I founded the library.D. It is the largest single library in the world.3. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To encourage readers to visit these libraries.B. To make an advertisement about these libraries.C. To offer some information about these libraries.

291、D. To tell readers the importance of visiting libraries.【答案】1. B2. A3. C【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。本文章主要向读者介绍了4个不同主题不同特点的图书馆，向读者提供了很多和它们相关的信息。1. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段，Geisel Library- It has been featured in sci-fi films， short stories and novels. 可知，想看电影的话可以去Geisel Library。故选B项。2. 推理判断题. 根据文章最后一段， Its ceiling-high glass

292、 windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building. 可知它那与天花板齐高的玻璃窗户使得它非常的特别，能够看到里面的人们走动或者读书，即该图书馆的大玻璃窗户使得它与其他不一样。A. It has very large glass windows.（它有很大的玻璃窗户）符合以上说法，故选A项。3. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段的How cool can libraries be in an era(时代)of iPods and Kindles?和下文所介绍的四个图书馆可推测，

293、本文主要给读者提供四个图书馆的相关信息。C. To offer some information about these libraries.(提供这些图书馆的信息)符合以上说法，故选C项。CBeing able to find high quality healthcare at an affordable price is a problem to be solved in many countries In the United States, Walmart, a large chain store, is trying to help.It is offering something

294、 new to its employees: cutting the cost of a doctors appointment(预约) to only S4 instead of the usual $40 for the same service.Walmart is the latest major business in the United States to push its workers toward a high-tech way to be examined and treated by doctors.Thanks to telemedicine (远程医疗), peop

295、le can talk with medical experts from the privacy of their own homes, often using a secure video connection.Supporters say online visits make it easier for patients to see an expert or quickly find help for problems considered non-emergencies.Some healthcare needs are well-suited for telemedicine.It

296、 can help people seek treatment for insect bites or skin conditions.Patients who have had medical treatments and cannot move around easily can use telemedicine for their follow-up visits.Also, people seeking help for mental health issues can benefit from the privacy that telemedicine gives.But still

297、, many people do not use telemedicine.they continue to go to the doctors office when they are sick.80 percent of middle-size and large U.S.companies offered telemedicine services to their workers in 2018.However, only 8 percent of its employees used telemedicine at least once in 2017.Compared with s

298、eeing a real doctor in person, some people may think the quality of telemedicine is not as good.Parents, for example, may feel they are not giving their child the best care if they use a virtual doctor appointment.Another reason some adults may not use telemedicine services is trust.Tom Hill,aged 66

299、, says he has no plans to ever use telemedicine, He says, for him. it is important to look at his doctor in the eye and shake hands.However, for some people, especially young people and busy students, telemedicine might be a good choice.It can cut down on the time away from work.It can also cut down

300、 on the cost of doctor visits.1. What do we know about telemedicine?A. It is increasingly popular with people in America.B. It is an online service provided by most companies.C. It enables the patients to see a doctor at home for free.D. It makes it easier for people to receive medical treatment.2.

301、Who is most likely to use “telemedicine”?A. Robert, a grandfather who fell off a bike and got injured.B. Katherine, a shy woman who suffers from mental illness.C. Jackson, a firefighter who got seriously burnt in a big fire.D. Susan, a mother whose kid is suffering from a strange disease.3. What is

302、the authors attitude towards “telemedicine”?A. Positive.B. Concerned.C. Uncertain.D. D. oubtful.【答案】1. D2. B3. A【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。主要就是叙述了在美国出现了网上就医的事件，这样能够较大程度上减少诊疗费用和缩减就诊流程，保护患者隐私等，但同时也遭到一些人的反对。1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的Thanks to telemedicine (远程医疗), people can talk with medical experts from the privacy of thei

303、r own homes, often using a secure video connection.可知人们可以在家里问诊看病，即看病更方便了。D. It makes it easier for people to receive medical treatment.（他让人们接受治疗变得更加容易了）符合以上说法，故选D项。25. 推理判断题。根据第五段的Also，people seeking help for mental health issues can benefit from the privacy that telemedicine gives. （此外，寻求心理健康问题帮助的人

304、可以从远程医疗提供的隐私中获益）可推测患有精神疾病的、涉及个人隐私的人很可能会到网上看病。B. Katherine, a shy woman who suffers from mental illness.（凯瑟琳，一个患有精神疾病的害羞女性）符合以上推测，故选B项。26. 推理判断题。根据最后一段However, for some people, especially young people and busy students, telemedicine might be a good choice.It can cut down on the time away from work.It

305、 can also cut down on the cost of doctor visits.可知作者认为远程治疗对于年轻人和忙碌的学生来说是很好的选择，可以减少工作的耽误和就医花费。由此推断作者对远程治疗的态度是乐观的。故选A项。（10）河南省南阳市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末AGuide to whats worth watchingI Feel BadDont let the depressing name of the show mislead you. Based on the novel I Feel Bad: All Day. Every Day. About Ever

306、ything, this new half-hour situation comedy finds humor in the endless small failings of its heroinea working mom in her 40s who depends on her parents for child-care help when she escapes her chaotic family life to manage an all-male team of much younger video-game developers. Sarayu Blue stars. We

307、dnesday, Sept. 19, at 10 pm., NBC. Dead LuckyAmong plenty of imported police crime dramas, Dead Lucky has one major edge: It has Rachel Griffiths as its lead. The Golden Globe-winning Australian actress plays a moody but gifted detective whose pursuit追捕）of a killer leads into comers of Sydney new to

308、 most American viewers. That, and co-star Brooke Satchwell, might be enough. Thursday, Sept 20, Sundance Now.Art in the Twenty-First CenturyDo you suffer from dandruff-like（如同有头屑一样的）symptoms when faced with contemporary art? The series thats long been a cure for such head-scratching returns with new

309、 episodes that will focus on innovative创新的）artists in Johannesburg, Berlin, and the San Francisco Bay Area, and on how place shapes the artists* work Friday, Sept 21, at 9 pm., PBS.ManiacPsychological dark comedies seem to be trending this fail. In this 10-part series, Emma Stoneand Jonah Hill co-st

310、ar as unhappy strangers who develop a deep connection when they both volunteer for a drug trial. Saturday, Sept. 22, Netflix.1. What can be learned about the program that is aired on NBC?A. It is an amusingB. It is based on a true storyC. It is popular among children.D. It is a Golden Globe-winning

311、series.2. Which Program would you recommend to someone interested in detective stories?A. Maniac.B. I Feel Bad.C. Dead Lucky.D. Art in the Twenty-First Century.3. On which day can you see a series about artists?A. Saturday, Sept. 22.B. Friday, Sept. 21.C. Thursday, Sept. 20.D. Wednesday, Sept. 19.【答

312、案】1. A2. C3. B【文章大意】本文是应用文。文章介绍了四个值得看的电视节目。1. 细节理解题。由 I Feel Bad部分中的Don t let the depressing name of the show mislead you和this new half-hour situation comedy以及Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 10 pm., NBC.可以推知，该剧是情景喜剧，应该会很有趣。故选A。2. 推理判断题。由 Dead Lucky部分中的police crime dramas 和 The Golden Globe-winning Australia

313、n actress plays a moody but gifted detective可知，对侦探类故事感兴趣的人会喜欢该剧。故选C。3. 细节理解题。由 art in the Twenty- First Century部分中的 The series. returns with new episodes that will focus on innovative artists 和 Friday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m. 可知，9月21日星期五可以观看。故选B。BA small supermarket is decorated with a lot of red lanter

314、ns. There are piles of red envelopes on sale, for filling with cash and handing out as gifts. Such festive trappings can be seen everywhere in China in the build-up to the Lunar New Year. But this is Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, where Han Chinese are a mere 2.5% of the countrys population.

315、 They are a sign that Chinese New Year is becoming a global holiday.Several countries in Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year in their own way. But dragon and lion dances in Chinatowns over the world have helped make Chinas the most famous. In Tokyo, window cleaners dress up as the animals of the Chine

316、se zodiac （生肖）.America, Canada and New Zealand have issued commemorative stamps for the Year of the Rooster. Last year New York City made the Lunar New Year a school holiday for the first time.The spread of the Spring Festival, as China calls it, is partly due to recent emigration（移民）from China: 9.5

317、 million Chinese people have moved abroad since 1978, many of whom are far richer than earlier waves of migrants. It also reflects the wealth and ambitions of Chinas new middle class: festivities in other countries are partly aimed at the 6 million Chinese who are expected to spend their week long h

318、oliday abroad this year.Its hoped that the festival will promote Chins cultural soft power abroad. So related events are welcomed, such as a display this year of martial arts in Cyprus and a traditional Chinese temple-fair in Harare, Zimbabwe. More and more Chinese are glad to see foreigners enjoy s

319、uch festivities. Though there is a growing enthusiasm among Chinese for Western celebrations such as Christmas, Chinese New Year is a welcome chance to reverse（逆转）the cultural flow.4. The scene in a supermarket shown in the first paragraph is to_ .A. stress the importance of the Spring FestivalB. ex

320、plain why the Lunar New Year is popularC. present the popularity of Chinese New YearD. show how other countries celebrate the Spring Festival5. What are the best-known celebration activities for the Lunar New Year in Chinatowns?A. Dragon and lion dances.B. Eating dumplings and singing and dancing.C.

321、 Dressing up as animals and dancing.D. playing cards and letting off fireworks.6. Some countries celebrate the Spring Festival in order to .A. reflect on their own culturesB. show respect to the Chinese traditionsC. promote the values of Chinese customsD. attract Chinese to spend the holiday there7.

322、 Whats the best title for the text?A. Celebrating Chinese Festivals Becomes a Trend.B. Welcoming Chinas Cultural Soft Power*,C. Chinas Biggest Festival Is Going Global.D. Foreigners Love of Chinas Festivals.【答案】4. C5. A6. D7. C【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国春节如何日益成为一个全球性节日。4. 推理判断题。首段介绍了春节到来之际,缅甸一家小超市里的场景,第一

323、段最后一句点出本段主题,即春节逐渐成为一个全球性的节日。所以用超市里热闹的场景与稀少的汉族人口相对比,就是为了突出中国新年被庆祝的广泛程度,C项解释最得当。故选C。5. 细节理解题。由第二段第二句“But dragon and lion dances in Chinatowns over the world have helped make Chinas the most famous.”可知,广为人知的庆祝方式是舞龙和舞狮。故选A项。6. 细节理解题。由第三段“It also reflects the wealth and ambitions of Chinas new middle cla

324、ss: festivities in other countries are partly aimed at the 6 million Chinese who are expected to spend their week long holiday abroad this year.”可知， 这也反映了中国新中产阶级的财富和雄心：其他国家的节日活动部分是针对预计今年将在海外度过一周长假的600万中国人。因此一些国家庆祝中国春节是针对那些打算去国外度假的中国新中产阶级。故选D项。7. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了中国春节日益成为一个全球性的节日， C项最能概括文意。故选C项。CVal

325、erie Stull begins her mornings with a breakfast shake, into which she puts peanut butter, cocoa powder, banana, and milk. The last thing to go in is a powder made from insects.Stull works at the Global Health Institute. Shes in a group of researchers who study the impacts of eating insects. Theres a

326、 name for dining on insects: entomophagy.About two billion people regularly eat insects. Thats almost one in every four. Most North Americans and Europeans tend to find the idea of entomophagy disgusting. Yet even in their parts of the world, insect eating is starting to catch on. Thats especially t

327、rue when the insects are eaten, as Stulls are, in a form that doesnt show their eyes, wings and feet.Some scientists view eatable insects as mini-livestock（小型牲畜）.” Compared to raising cattle and more traditional livestock, insects need far less natural resources such as land and water. Insects also

328、are nutritious. Theyre packed with protein, vitamins and minerals. Plus, their outer shells contain chitina source of fiber.Stull wondered if chitin and other fibers in insects might offer health benefits similar to other fibers found in a typical American diet. To find out, she teamed up with Tiffa

329、ny Weir, whos a scientist at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Breakfasts enriched with insects changed the amount of different bacteria in the gut（肠道），the two now report. And those changes were in a direction that should improve a diners health.These findings suggest that insects work as p

330、rebiotics（益生元）.Scientists think probiotics, which fuel the growth of helpful gut bacteria （肠道细菌），have longer and larger benefits than probiotics（益生菌）do. Probiotics exist in your gut, and you can also add them to your diet. But, Stull explains, “When you have probiotics, youre taking in a whole bunch

331、 of beneficial bacteria. But if you dont feed those beneficial bacteria, theyre not going to stick around very long.Its possible that insects offer larger benefits to people who eat them regularly. In a future study, Stulls team would like to test that idea.8. What can we learn from the underlined s

332、entence in paragraph 3?A. Insect eating is one of Stulls favorite lifestyles.B. Insect eating is quite different from entomophagy.C. Insect eating is becoming more and more acceptable.D. Insect eating is the most scientific way of getting nutrition.9. whats the advantage of insect farming compared w

333、ith traditional livestock farming?A. Its face-saving.B. Its time-saving.C. Its labor-saving.D. Its resource-saving.10. What has Stull and Weirs study found out?A. Insects are rich in fiber.B. Chitin is similar to other fibers.C. Eating insects is good for health.D. Insects can keep gut bacteria in b

334、alance.11. How do prebiotics prebioties differ from probiotics?A. Prebiotics are good bacteria.B. Prebiotics can be added to the diet.C. Prebiotics need to be fed regularly.D. Prebiotics can inspire good gut bacteria.【答案】8. C9. D10. C11. D【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。科学家发现吃昆虫可能有益于身体健康。8. 推理理解题。根据第三段中的“About two b

335、illion people regularly eat insects .”和“Yet even in their parts of the world”可知，大约20亿人经常吃昆虫，然而即使在他们的世界里可推知，此句应是对吃昆虫的肯定。故划线句句意与C项“人们越来越接受吃昆虫”。故选C。9. 推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “Compared to raising cattle and more traditional livestock, insects need far less natural resources such as land and and water.”可知，与饲养牛和更传

336、统的牲畜相比，昆虫所需的土地和水等自然资源要少得多。因此推断相对而言，养昆虫使用的水和地比较少，可以节约资源。故选D。10. 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Breakfasts enriched with insects changed the amount of different bacteria in the gut（肠道），the two now report. And those changes were in a direction that should improve a diners health.”可知，富含昆虫的早餐改变了肠道中不同细菌的数量，两人现在报告说。而这些变化

337、正是为了改善食客的健康状况的。因此可知两位科学家Stull和Weir发现，吃昆虫应该有益于健康。故选C。11. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Scientists think probiotics, which fuel the growth of helpful gut bacteria （肠道细菌），have longer and larger benefits than probiotics（益生菌）do. ”可知，科学家们认为益生元促进有益肠道细菌的生长，比益生菌有更长久的更大的益处。因此可知益生元可以激发良好的肠道细菌。故选D。DA baby seal robot from Jap

338、an has came to the U.S. Its been sold in Japan for several years, but now the company has created a Florida-based unit, Paro Robots U.S. Inc., to sell the creature to places like nursing homes and hospitals. The robot, named Paro, is marketed as a therapeutic（治疗的）device that can help comfort people

339、who have problems that can lead to social isolation（隔离）.Takanori Shibata, a Japanese engineer, invented Paro. He says the robot, which weighs about 6 pounds, is able to respond to touch, light, and sound.Shibata says he tried making robotic cats and dogs, but that people didnt find those convincing.

340、 They expected too much, he says, and would compare the robot to real animals they had known. Few people have ever seen a live baby seal, so they arent likely to draw comparisons between the robot and the real thing. So they accept Paro as a cute little companion.The Vinson Hall Retirement Community

341、 in McLean held a recent event to showcase the robot and Virginia Long slowly came into the activity room. When a nurse put the robot on her lap, it began to shake slightly, and Long talked to it gently. “Why are you shaking? Are you cold? she asked. The robot made a high sound, and Long laughed. Sh

342、e said she used to have a cat, “but somebody stole him. Petting a seal is unusual, she said, but a lot of people have strange animals.But some experts say a robot is no replacement for a real animal. One of the things that weve learned is that it is the unexpected and natural behavior of the living

343、creature that adds so much value to peoples experience. Any kind of newness can get the attention of people who are lonely and bored, but that doesnt necessarily help them live a meaningful life. It doesnt solve the problem that is really causing their lack of enjoyment of life, says Bill Thomas, a

344、professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.12. What is the role of Paro?A. To look after baby seals.B. To give relief to Patients.C. To replace home-raised pets.D. To Provide medical examinations.13. How did people feel about robotic cats?A. Disappointed.B. Astonished.C. Concerned.D.

345、Amused.14. What was Longs reaction to Paro?A. She refused to get close to it.B. She showed it much affection.C. She regarded it as her new cat.D. She was frightened to talk to it.15. What do Bill Thomass words suggest about Paro?A. It is of great value to people.B. It is not of great use in solving

346、real problems.C. It fails to catch older peoples interest.D. It can take the place of a living creature.【答案】12. B13. A14. B15. B【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了由日本科学家研发的海豹型机器人12. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “The robot, named Paro, is marketed as a therapeutic（治疗的）device that can help comfort people who have problems that ca

347、n lead to social isolation（隔离）.”可知，这款名为paro的机器人被作为治疗性设备进行市场推广，它可以帮助安慰那些可能导致社会隔离的问题的人，因此可知Paro主要是为患者带来一丝慰藉。故选B。13. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的 Shibata says he tried making robotic cats and dogs. would compare the robot to real animals they had known.可知，Shibata说，他试图制造机器人猫和狗，但人们没有发现这些令人信服的。“他们期望太高了，”他说，将机器人与他们所认识的真实

348、动物进行比较。因此推断人们对机器猫比较失望，因为他们总会将其与真猫咪作对比。故选A。14. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“When a nurse put the robot on her lap, it began to shake slightly, and Long talked to it gently. “Why are you shaking? Are you cold? she asked. The robot made a high sound, and Long laughed. ”可知，当一位护士把机器人放在她的膝盖上时，机器人开始微微颤抖，Long与它轻轻交谈了很久。“你为什么发抖？你冷吗？”她问。机器人发出很高的声音，Long长时间地笑了起来。因此推断Long很关心Paro并被它的声音逗乐，说明Long很喜欢Paro。故选B。15. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“ It doesnt solve the problem that is really causing their lack of enjoyment of life.”可知，它并没有真正解决导致他们缺乏生活乐趣的问题。因此推断Bill Thomas认为Paro虽然可以为孤独，无聊的人带来快乐，但是并不能真正解决他们生活中的问题。故选B。