1、课时提能练(十九).阅读理解A(2020青岛市统一质量检测)Movie theaters around the world have closed recently.Fortunately，theres never been a better time to catch up on classic movies. Below，read our picks for best movies.“Thelma & Louise”(1991)“Thelma & Louise”is a tale of female friendship，and the screen is dominated by the
2、 films two female leads.The pals from a small town in Arkansas hit the road on a weekend quest in search of fun and freedom from their jobs and their boredom.Filmed in California and Utah，with the best Grand Canyon scenes filmed south of Dead Horse Point State Park，“Thelma & Louise”is a good option
3、if you have never been out West or if you have and long to return.“The Grand Budapest Hotel”(2014)Its one of the most satisfying films of director Wes Andersons all works.Set in a luxury ski resort in the fictional East European Republic of Zubrowka in the 1930s，the plot is supported by a murder inv
4、estigation filled with stolen art，prison escapes and a secret concierge(看门人)society.Though the hotel doesnt actually exist，much of the film was shot in the beautiful German town of Goerlitz，famed for its medieval streets.“Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone”(2001)When Harry Potter runs through a co
5、lumn at Kings Cross Station in London to get to Platform，we know it isnt real.And yet we want to visit.The movies locations are inspired by real places，as graduates of English private schools will tell you：rushing down narrow old streets to visit tea houses and sandwich shops，discovering books that
6、are hundreds of years old.“The Trip to Italy”(2014)In this film, youre on an extraordinary road trip along with two old friends.The route is from Piedmont via Rome to Amalfi，back to Naples and finally the tiny island of Capri.Retracing the footsteps of romantic poets Byron and Shelley，they drive a M
7、ini Cooper through the breathtaking country and alongside steep seaside cliffs.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文中主要推荐了四部电影：末路狂花、布达佩斯大饭店、哈利波特与魔法石和意大利之旅。1If you are interested in the scenery of the American West，which film can you choose to watch?AThelma & Louise.BThe Grand Budapest Hotel.CHarry Potter and the Sorcere
8、rs Stone.DThe Trip to Italy.A细节理解题。根据对第一部电影的介绍中的“Filmed in California and Utah，with the best Grand Canyon scenes filmed. Thelma & Louise is a good option if you have never been out West or if you have and long to return.”可知，如果你对美国西部的景观感兴趣，你可以选择观看电影末路狂花，故选A。2Which place mentioned in the films cant be
9、 found in real life?AGoerlitz.BThe Grand Budapest Hotel.CCapri.DDead Horse Point State Park.B细节理解题。根据对第二部电影的介绍中的“Set in a luxury ski resort in the fictional East European Republic of Zubrowka in the 1930s”“Though the hotel doesnt actually exist”可知，布达佩斯大饭店是一个虚构的地点，在现实生活中找不到，故选B。3Why does the author w
10、rite this passage?ATo introduce some places to travel.BTo introduce the newly released films.CTo recommend some movies to watch.DTo show the attractive scenery mentioned in the films.C写作意图题。根据文章内容，尤其是第一段中的“theres never been a better time to catch up on classic movies.Below，read our picks for best mo
11、vies.”可知，作者写作本文的目的是推荐一些经典电影，以供观看，故选C。B(2020贵阳市适应性考试)Probably no other musical instrument is as popular as the guitar.Musicians use the guitar for almost every kind of music.Country and western would not be the same without a guitar.The traditional Spanish folk music called Flamenco could not exist w
12、ithout a guitar.The sound of American blues music would not be the same without the sad cry of the guitar.And rock and roll music would almost be impossible without this instrument.Some music experts say an instrument very much like a guitar was played in Egypt more than one thousand years ago.Some
13、other experts say that the ancestor of the modern guitar was brought to Spain from Persia sometime in the twelfth century.The guitar continued to develop in Spain.In the 1700s，it became similar to the instrument we know today.Many famous musicians played the instrument.The famous Italian violinist N
14、iccol Paganini played and wrote music for the guitar in the early 1800s.Franz Schubert used the guitar to write some of his famous works.One kind of music for the guitar developed in the southern area of Spain called Andalusia.It will always be strongly linked with the Spanish guitar.It is called Fl
15、amenco.In the 1930s，Les Paul began experimenting with ways to make an electric guitar.He invented the solidbody electric guitar in 1940.The guitar has always been important to blues music.With the electric guitar，Les Paul helped make modern blues music possible.There have been many great blues guita
16、rists.Yet，music experts say all blues guitar players are measured against one man and his famous guitar.That man is BB.King.Every blues fan knows that years ago BB.King named his guitar Lucille. He played Lucille on his famous recording of “The Thrill Is Gone” Lucille，B.B.Kings large，beautiful black
17、 guitar，is important to American music. Visitors can see Kings very first guitar at the Rock n Soul Museum in Memphis，Tennessee. The museum has the only permanent exhibit organized by the Smithsonian Institution outside Washington，D.C.，and New York City.【语篇解读】本文介绍了吉他的发展历程及其对音乐，尤其是蓝调音乐的影响。4Where did
18、the modern guitar finally come into being?AEgypt.BSpain.CPersia.DItaly.B细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“The guitar continued to develop in Spain.In the 1700s，it became similar to the instrument we know today.”可知，吉他继续在西班牙发展，在十八世纪，它变得与我们今天知道的样子相像，即现代吉他最终在西班牙成形。5What do we know about Flamenco?AIt is the name of a famo
19、us musician.BIt is related to the Spanish guitar.CIt is also called Andalusia.DIt is the name of a guitar.B细节理解题。根据第三段最后三句“One kind of music for the guitar developed. It will always be strongly linked with the Spanish guitar.It is called Flamenco.”可知，Flamenco与西班牙吉他有密切的联系。故选B项。【易错分析】本题很多考生会误选C项。根据第三段
20、第四句“One kind of music for the guitar developed in the southern area of Spain called Andalusia.”可知，Andalusia是西班牙南部的一个地方的名称，而不是音乐的名称。6What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?AThe electric guitar promoted the development of the blues.BThe musician BB.King named his guitar Lucille.CThe RocknSoul Mus
21、eum first opened in Memphis.DThe exhibit was first organized by the Smithsonian Institution.A段落大意题。根据最后一段，尤其是第一句“In the 1930s，Les Paul began experimenting with ways to make an electric guitar.”和第三句“The guitar has always been important to blues music.”以及对本段的整体理解，并结合本文的主旨可推知，本段主要讲述的是电子吉他的出现及其对蓝调音乐的影响。
22、故选A项。7What would be the best title for this passage?ATraditional Folk MusicBFlamenco and GuitarCViolinist and BluesDGuitar and MusicD标题归纳题。根据第一段的内容，尤其是第一句“Probably no other musical instrument is as popular as the guitar.”，并结合对全文的整体理解可推知，本文主要讲的是吉他的发展历程及其对音乐的影响。故D项最适合作文章标题。C(2020广东省七校联合体联考)Starring Yi
23、 Yangqianxi and Lei Jiayin，new series The Longest Day in Changan has been one of the biggest pleasant surprises for fans of TV dramas this summer.Its intense story and welldesigned costumes and scenery have captured the attention of viewers，earning it high marks on review platforms.The story takes p
24、lace during the Lantern Festival in Changan，the capital of the Tang dynasty.The story follows Zhang Xiaojing，who has been sentenced to death. Before the execution(处决)，he is appointed by Li Bi，the young chief of the intelligence department，to stop a group of suspected terrorists called the Wolf Squad
25、 and protect Changan.One of the main attractions of the drama has been its recreation and presentation of the ancient city of Changan.To give viewers the feeling that they are traveling in the city，the shows director Cao Dun has been making use of single shot scenes that show what the crowded market
26、 would have been like during the Lantern Festival in Changan.The cast has also been a major draw.They have been an irreplaceable part of the drama.These experienced actors are the foundation for the drama.The drama includes some impressive and important plot elements，such as watchtowers in the city
27、that are manned by sharpshooters who can hit any target in their range.The production team even came up with a detailed secret communication system that these watchtowers use to communicate with each other.Another innovation is the use of screen notes to explain terms that audiences would be unfamil
28、iar with，such as the term “bu liang ren”，which audiences may mistakenly think refers to a villain(坏人) in the drama.An explanation appears on the screen to tell the audience that “bu liang ren” are specialists trained to catch evil guys.Its really helpful.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了电视剧长安十二时辰的主要情节、吸引点以及主要的创新之处。8Acc
29、ording to Paragraph 2，what do we know about Zhang Xiaojing?AHe ends up being killed by suspected terrorists.BHe is appointed as the chief of the intelligence department by Li Bi.CHe is still sentenced to life imprisonment though he is innocent.DHe is chosen to defeat the suspected terrorists though
30、he faces a death sentence.D细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“The story follows Zhang Xiaojing. and protect Changan.”可知，在张小敬被处决之前，他被任命去阻止一个叫做“狼卫”的被怀疑是恐怖分子的组织并保护长安。故选D。9The dramas director employs the skill of single shot scenes in order to _.Amake viewers experience the feeling of traveling in the cityBlet audiences h
31、ave a good trip in ChanganChave audiences understand the history wellDshow what the Lantern Festival is likeA细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“To give viewers the feeling that they are traveling in the city，the shows director Cao Dun has been making use of single shot scenes. in Changan.”可知，为了给观众一种身临其境的感觉，该剧导演曹盾用单镜头展示
32、了长安元宵节期间拥挤的集市是什么样子。故选A。10What does the term “bu liang ren” refer to?AThe people who are thought to have committed a crime.BThe people who are expert at arresting bad men.CThe people who have no family or possessions.DThe people who are referred to as villains.B细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句中的“bu liang ren are spe
33、cialists trained to catch evil guys”可知，“不良人”是抓坏人的专家。故选B。11What is the last paragraph mainly about?AThe explanation for screen notes.BThe introduction of the communication system.CThe innovation elements of the drama.DThe audiences assessments of the drama.C段落大意题。根据尾段中的“even came up with”“Another inn
34、ovation”可知，本段主要讲的是该电视剧所做的一些创新之处。故选C。.阅读七选五(2020昆明市“三诊一模”模拟)Music is one of the greatest creations of humans. 1 .Life without music would be totally empty.The mages that music is able to create are amazing.Music has the ability to take us back in time.It lets us revisit lost and forgotten moments in
35、life.Music can paint a picture.Music can be described according to ones feelings towards it. 2 .Early in the morning，birds wake people up with their sweet tunes.Music really matters in life.It touches the soul and also helps people express their unspoken desires and beliefs. 3 .We see people walking
36、 around with earphones，listening to music as they move. 4 .It is a common characteristic of nearly all living creatures.The moment musical notes softly enter our ears，they touch us.There is evidence that even animals respond to melodious tunes of an instrument.Cows would respond to the sound of Kris
37、hnas flute(长笛)Music has unlimited powers.It has calming and healing power.Music helps us to relax.Music can relax tense muscles. 5 .Music brings people together and gives them more hope emotionally.For that reason，music can easily be used as an instrument of peace.AMusic never grows oldBThis is the
38、origin of musicCIt is a very powerful tool in our livesDNowadays music has become part of lifeEIt can also help the mental state of a personFLove for music is not a tendency of human beings onlyGMusic can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了音乐对人类的重要作用。1C根据空后一句“Life without m
39、usic would be totally empty.”可推知，该空陈述的是音乐对生活的重要性，且选项中的“It”代指空前一句的“Music”，所以选C项。2G本选项“Music can also be regarded as sounds in different patterns”和空前一句“Music can be described according to ones feeling towards it.”形式和内容呼应，所以选G项。3D根据空后一句“We see people walking around with earphones，listening to music as they move.”可推知，音乐已经成为生活的一部分了，所以选D项。4F根据空后一句“It is a common characteristic of nearly all living creatures.”可推知，空处解释了音乐不仅仅受人类的钟爱，所以选F项。5E承接空前一句“Music can relax tense muscles.”可推知，空处进一步阐述了音乐的神奇作用，不仅仅令人身体放松，而且会愉悦心情，所以选E项。
