1、2019届高考英语二轮题海特训营(19)阅读理解 七选五三1、Khalid Mohsin Shaeri, a Saudi man, has been unable to leave his bedroom for the past two and a half years.His situation drew the attention of Saudi Arabias King Abdullah and he showed great concern about him. Six months ago, he asked for Khalid to be taken to the hospi
2、tal.Finally on Monday the 20-year-old patient was successfully taken to King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh after the Saudi King arranged (安排)for his special air transportation from the southern city of Jazan. Saudi government organizations worked with Shaeris construction department to accomplish this
3、 task.A forklift (铲车) was also used to carry him to an ambulance (救护车)which took him to a local airport in Jazan. An aircraft then flew him to Riyadh.“We have been waiting for this moment for a long time.Naser Makke, the patients cousin, told Reuters excitedly. “ The King had given his orders to the
4、 government of health to do all the arrangements to transfer the patient for treatment in a safe way. May God protect our King and give him the long life. According to Reuters, Shaeri was reported to have a brother and sister who are also overweight.Local media reported that the Saudi Health Ministr
5、y has already dealt with other over-weight patients this year, including two sisters who weighed 661 pounds and 771 pounds.A. But compared to Shaeri, what mates them better is that they are able to walk.B. He had been in hospitals for several times but that didnt save him from getting fatter.C. His
6、weight, 610 kilograms, made him unable to move and forced him to stay in bed.D. Part of his home was broken down so he could be brought down from the second floor.E. And I do hope he can lose some weight and can walk and can look after himself after the treatment.F. But treatment had to wait until a
7、 special medical bed was made for him in the United States.G. His family had a traditional fat disease and his parents were also very fat.2、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Before going outside in the morning, many of us check a window thermometer(温度计) for the temperature. This helps us dec
8、ide what to wear._We want our food to be a certain coldness in the refrigerator. We want it a certain hotness in the oven. If we dont feel well, we use a thermometer to see if we have a fever. We keep our rooms a certain warmth in the winter and a certain coolness in the summer. Not all the thermome
9、ters use the same system to measure temperature. We use a system called the Fahrenheit scale. But most other countries use the Centigrade scale. Both systems use the freezing and boiling points of water as their guide._ The most common kind of thermometer is made with mercury(水银)inside a clear glass
10、 tube. As mercury (or any other liquid ) becomes hot, it expands. As it gets colder, it contracts(收缩). That is why on hot days the mercury line is high in the glass tube._ First. Take a clear glass juice bottle that has a cap; fill the bottle with coloured water. Tap a hole in the center of the cap
11、using a hammer and thick nail. Put the cap on the jar. Then stick a plastic straw(吸管) through the nail hole. _ Finally. Place a white card on the outside of the bottle and behind the straw. Now you can see the water lever easily. _ As the temperature goes down, the water will contract, and the lever
12、 in the straw will come down. Perhaps you will want to keep a record of the water lever in the straw each morning for a week.A.We use and depend on thermometers to measure the temperature of many other things in our daily lives.B.Thermometers measure temperature, by using materials that change in th
13、e same way when they are heated or cooled.C.Now that you know this rule you can make a thermometer of your own that will work.D.The water will rise in the straw. As the temperature of the air goes up, the water will expand and rise even higher.E. They label these in different ways. On the Fahrenheit
14、 scale water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. On the Celsius scale water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100degrees.F. Take wax (you may use an old candle if you have one) and melt some of it right where the straw is struck into the cap to seal(把.粘住) them together.G. People use ther
15、mometers which are made by themselves when travelling around the world.3、 Learning English online is an effective way to improve your English. But with any type of learning you need to be prepared. This passage will give you advice and tips on how to get the most out of your online lessons._ This is
16、 an obvious point but also the most important one. A computer, a good Internet connection and a headset are what you will need to take classes online. A web camera is also pretty important. Make sure that your computer is turned on, that everything is plugged in correctly and that you have tested th
17、e connection. Doing this before the class means that you will be ready when the lesson startsTake the classes somewhere quiet._Trying to listen and participate(参与) in English classes is very difficult when there is noise around you. So find a quiet room and make sure that no one disturbs you while y
18、ou are taking your lesson. _ When grammar or anything else is being taught, make sure that you understand it. You wont need to practice it at this time; just make sure that everything is clear. If you dont understand what is being taught, ask your teacher to explain it again. Your teacher will be mo
19、re than happy to deal with whatever puzzles you. Practice speaking English. Every class is an opportunity to practice your English speaking with a native and qualified teacher. Try to allow the conversation to flow by listening and talking in a natural way._The teacher should note the mistakes and c
20、orrect them at a later time. Relax. Come to class feeling relaxed and excited._Come into the class excited about learning English. You will be able to get more out of the class this way.A.Review after the lessonB.Make sure everything is ready.C.Understand what is being taught.D.Get away from everyth
21、ing that may be going on in your homeE.Language learning should be enjoyable especially in online classes.F.You will meet many problems when you are learning English online.G.This is your chance to speak English without worrying about too many mistakes.4、Pronunciation Tips These English pronunciatio
22、n tips will help you get the most out of your Pronunciation Power program. _ For example, “threw” and “through ”,although they spell differently,their pronunciation is the same. Also, identical letters or letter clusters in words do not always produce the same sound. For example,the “ough” in “thoug
23、h” and “through” represents a different sound in each word. _ Imagine a sound in your mind before you say it. Try to visualize the positioning of your mouth and face. _ Listen to and try to imitate the Pronunciation Power instructor. In addition to listening to specific sounds,pay attention to pause
24、s,the intonation of the instructors voice and patterns of emphasis. _ The English language has many different dialects, and words can be pronounced differently.It is important, however, that you pronounce words clearly to ensure effective communication. Finally, the Pronunciation Power program is a
25、tool to help you. But you must practice what you are learning! Remember that you are teaching your mouth a new way to move. You are building muscles that you do not use in your own language,_Use the program to exercise your mouth a little bit each day.A.Read these words over and over again and try t
26、o learn them by heart.B.This can be just as important as the pronunciation of sounds.C.Learn to practice what you hear, not what you see.D.So you should force yourself to do what you really dont like to do.E.Do not confuse pronunciation of words with their spelling!F.It is like going to the gym and
27、exercising your body.G.Think about how you are going to make the sound.5、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。 Parents usually teach their children how to cross the street safely, by looking both ways for cars._The city of Honolulu, Hawaii wants everyone to learn that lesson. _Beginning on Decem
28、ber 24, you will be fined from $ 15 to $ 99 if you step into a Honolulu street while looking at your phone. Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban what is called “distracted walking”. It recently passed a law in a seven to two vote. The law says, “No pedestrian shall cross a street or highway
29、while viewing a mobile electronic device.”_ The law includes all electronic devices with screens: cellphone, tablets, gaming devices, digital cameras and laptop computers._Pedestrians may use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police of
30、ficers. Pedestrian deaths have been increasing as the use of cellphones rises. The Governors Highway Safety Association, or GHSA, says pedestrian deaths in the United States increased 25 percent in 2010 and 2015. That trend continued in 2016 with the number of pedestrian deaths rising to almost 6000
31、, 11% higher than that in 2015. _The state of Washington was the first to outlaw distracted driving back in 2007. Now, 46 other states as well as D. C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U. S. Virgin Islands, have laws against texting while driving. If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid b
32、eing fined in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait until you are again, safely, off the street.A. However, the law does permit an exception.B. Other U. S. cities may follow Honolulu.C. But do they also teach them to put away
33、their cellphones?D. Texting while crossing the street will soon be banned in the city.E. Do you like Honolulus new law that bans texting while walking?F. In other words, do not look at a screen when you cross the street or you could be fined.G. The law has lowered the number of people hit and killed
34、 by cars in the city.6、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。 Weve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力). It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they dont want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they w
35、ant to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps theyre just curious about trying something new._. Its hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it?_. If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you kn
36、ow your parents wouldnt like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: dont do it. Its your decision, nobody elses. You dont need to be aggressive. You dont need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I dont want to do that.” Being on your ow
37、n against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too._. You want friends who will support you when youre in trouble. You dont want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people arent always th
38、e most trustworthy._. You can learn a lot from people your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And dont forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who
39、have similar interests. And remember, friendship isnt about feeling depressed and guilty._.A. Choose your friends carefully.B. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.C. Its about sharing experiences and having fun.D. Of course, peer pressure isnt completely bad.E. It may be because they were a
40、ll born to be stubborn.F. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.G. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really dont want to.7、Casual Dress in the Workplace For Ruth, an employee at an insurance company, Friday isnt just another workday. It is the day when she c
41、an wear a sweater and casual trousers instead of business suit._It is a real treat. It puts us in a good mood and winds the week down. Ruth has joined thousands of workers across the United States who happily change from jackets, ties, and dresses to jeans, polo shirts, and sweaters on Fridays. Why
42、do workers dress down, on Fridays? “ I think it gives a less formal (正式的)atmosphere,” says President Matthew of Entex Industries. Today t dressing casually on the job is a way to show your company is in style. Other contributors are faxes, voice mail and email,which have reduced public contact. _ Ho
43、wever, even though dressing down is popular, the trend is controversial. Some workers remain strongly opposed. ”You have got all the time in the world to dress down when you retire, declared one woman._We had some very important guests come over on a Friday a few months ago, says another worker.“The
44、se people were dressed in navy suits while our people dressed down. I thought it was embarrassing. It made our company a bad imagine。” Many people feel that suits, ties and dresses are superior to casual clothes in creating a positive professional image._Some experts think it will go away one day. A
45、s long as the trend continues, though, dressing casually can cause a little confusion in the workplace. Business people arent sure what to wear, and many people just put on whatever they like in the morning._They believe dressing down at work is one of the signs that the society is lowering its stan
46、dards of everything. Czardas and John T. Malloy, author of Dress for Success, say psychological changes occur when people dress up. “There is no question what you wear affects what you do,your performance,and your attitude, says Malloy.A.Will the casual dress trend last?B.Will dressing casually beco
47、me popular?C.The casual dress trend worries some fashion professionals.D.It is when she feels more confident and gets ready for next promotion.E.She loves the day away from her usual dressy suits and high-heeled shoes.F.Others worry that dressing casually lowers a companys professional image.G.With
48、fewer out-of-office meetings, people are dressing casually to feel comfortable.答案以及解析1答案及解析:答案: C; F; D; E; A解析: 英国媒体报道,沙特政府多部门联动,在8月19日将一名体重约610公斤不能下床走路的沙特男子空运到首都利雅得治疗。1.由上一句话“has been unable to leave his bedroom for the past two and a half years.”可知,接下来应该是解释他不能下床的原因。2.由上一句话以及“ Finally on Monday th
49、e 20-year-old patient was successfully taken to King Fahd Medical City” 可知,六个月前他被安排去医院治疗,但那时他并没有去医院,因此接下来解释他没有去医院的原因。3.由上一句两个单位联合完成这个任务,下一句使用叉车把他送到急救车上可知,这里应该是讲述如何把他弄出房子送到医院的。4.由上一句“We have been waiting for this moment for a long time.”他们等待这一时刻把Khalid Mohsin Shaeri送到医院治病很久了可知,接下来应该是他对Khalid Mohsin S
50、haeri的治疗的美好的祝愿。5.上文介绍他的姐姐和弟弟也是过于肥胖,因此接下来应该还是介绍他们的情况,他们能够走动。 2答案及解析:答案:A; E; C; F; D解析:1.从前面上下文意义可知温度计在我们日常生活中的功能,便可知道选择A正确。2.从上文可知“温度计分华氏标准和摄氏标准两种方式计量温度,”选项E进一步介绍了这两种温度计量方式的具体标准。故正确答案是E。3.本段前一部分介绍了温度计的构造原理,下文根据此原理制造一个能够计量温度工作的温度计。所以选项C符合文意。4.根据上下文的逻辑意义,选项F是正确答案。5.从下文可知应选与之对应的选项D。 3答案及解析:答案:B; D; C;
51、G; E解析:从后面的句子:Make sure that your computer is turned on, that everything is plugged in correctly and that you have tested the connection. 可知这段讲的是一切要准备就绪。从后面的句子:So find a quiet room and make sure that no one disturbs you while you are taking your lesson.可知是远离家里的事情。从后面的句子:When grammar or anything else
52、 is being taught, make sure that you understand it.可知是要理解教的东西。从后面的句子:The teacher should note the mistakes and correct them at a later time.可知这里是你不要太担心错误的地方。从后面的句子:Come into the class excited about learning English. 可知网上学习英语是令人愉快的,选E 点评:做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句,因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。重在把握上下文之间的逻辑关
53、系,通过前后的意思连贯性及细致性用心的答题,定能完成的很好。 4答案及解析:答案:E; C; G; B; F解析:语篇解读本文就如何练就一口纯正的发音给我们提出了几条建议:1.E主旨句。由本空下面的例子可以看出,有些单词拼写不一样,但发音一样;另外一些单词有相同的字母或字母组合,但是发音不同,所以判断本段应该探讨发音和拼写的关系,故E项与此信息匹配。2.C细节句。因为本空在段末,所以有可能是段末的总结句。由本段列举的两个例子可以看出,要想练好发音,就要多听多练,故选C。3.G 细节句。由空前句“Try to visualize the posi丨ioning of your mouth and
54、 face.”可知,本空应承接此内容,故选G。4.B细节句。空前句提到要关注停顿、语调、重读的发音方式,选项B 对空前句内容进一步解释.5.F 过渡句。由上句的“ building muscles”和下句的“ exercise your mouth”可知,发音也需要锻炼,故F项与本段内容匹配. 5答案及解析:答案:C; D; F; A; B解析:语篇解读本文介绍了美国夏成夷的火奴鲁鲁针对行人过马路时看手机等电子设备的行为颁布了法律,并分析了原因,1.C过渡句。此空的前一句讲:父母经常教育他们的孩子怎么安全过马路,那就是注意两边的车。后一句讲:夏威夷的火奴鲁鲁想要每个人都学到这一课;此处的tha
55、t lesson应为C中的put away their phones 与之匹配。2.D主旨句。根据本段信息you will be fined from $ 15 to $99 if you step into the streets of Honolulu while looking at your phone 可知,本段谈及过马路的时候看手机将被罚款3故D项Texting while crossing the streel will soon be banned in the city.(在这个城市,过马路时发短信很快就会被禁止)符合语境。3.F细节句。根据空前句的法律条款可知,这个城市禁止
56、行人在过马路时看移动电子设备。F项中的信息do not look at a screen when you cross the street or you could be fined(当你过马路的时候不要盯着屏幕否则你可能会被罚款)是对这项法律条款的解读,与之匹配.4.A过渡句。根据下文内容可知,人们可以打电话给应急服务机构,或救援人员,此种情况应属例外,故A项(然而,法律确实允许一个例外)符合。5.B主旨句。下文列举美国其他州或地区的一系列相关行为,故总结为:其他的美国城市也可能仿效火奴鲁鲁. 故B项符合。 6答案及解析:答案:G; B; A; D; C解析:语篇解读本文描述了同辈压力这种
57、现象,并告诉我们如何去面对这种压力。1.G总结句。空前列举了不同人应对同辈压力的反应,G项对此进行总结,无论出于何种理由,一些人最终做了他们事实上并不想做的事。2.B 细节句。从下文信息 Its your decision,.you must be confident and firm可知,本段建议要有自己的决定,要相信自己,故B项信息you must decide what you believe in 与之一致.3.A细节句。由空前的or friend和空后信息You want friends.可判断 A项符合。4.D主旨句。从下文可以看出,本段解释的是同辈压力带来的好处, 故 D 项信息
58、 peer pressure isnt completely bad 与之匹配。5.C细节句。本段主要解释的是同辈压力带来的好处,空前提出友谊不是让人感到沮丧和内疚,从语义看,空格内容应与它形成对比,故C项信息 sharing experiences and having fun 符合。 7答案及解析:答案:E; G; F; A; C解析:语篇解读本文介绍了在周五工作日穿便装的潮流,并分析了其成因以及人们对此的看法.1.E细节句。空前句和选项D、E都出现了代词she,但是E项中的 away from her usual dressy suits and high-heeled shoes 和空
59、前句 wear a sweater and casual trousers instead of business suit 信息匹配,与前句是并列关系,描述了 Ruth在工作日喜欢穿便装,故选E。2.G细节句。本段分析了人们在工作时喜欢穿便装的原因,G项承接上文,进一步分析了人们为什么喜欢穿着随意。3.F细节句。从句式上判断,空前句的Some.与F项的Othere.致; 从语义上看,空后信息表明穿着随意会给客户留下不好的印象,且F项 dressing casually lowers a commpanys professional image 与空后信息相吻合,故选F。4.A主旨句。根据空格位置和文章结构判断,此题为段落主题句。空后信息will go away one day 和 the trend continues 表明,本段讨论穿着随意这一趋势是否会持续下去,故选A。5.C细节句。注意空后出现的代词They。空后说他们认为在工作中穿着随意是社会正在降低一切事物的标准的标志之一,由此可以判断,C项符合,即随意的穿着趋势令一些时尚专业人士担忧.