1、课下天天练(四十五)40分阅读提分练姓名_班级_考号_时间：40分钟阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A2022南昌市模拟测试Welcome to the Sydney Opera HouseTicket Info and Guided ToursVisitors can enjoy the Sydney Opera House foyer for free, but for a more insightful visit, youll need to book a tour.There ar
2、e several different ways to experience the Sydney Opera House, and multiple tours are available including backstage passes and walking tours.Tour TypeAdult (AUD $)ChildGuided Walking Tour$42$22Guided Walking TourDinner$73$52Guided Walking TourTasting Plate$82.20$64.80Backstage Tour$175$175Opening Ho
3、urs and the Best Time to VisitThe Sydney Opera House is open yearround with the following opening hours：MondaySaturday: 9 am. 8：30 pm.Sunday: 9 am. 5 pm.As for the best time of the day, its recommended to book the earliest Sydney Opera House tour of the day to beat the crowds. To enjoy sunny weather
4、 with fewer crowds, try visiting in the shoulder season (October, November, February, or March) Points of InterestThe StepsBefore entering the Opera House, take a picture of the building from the steps outside.The SailsStep beneath the sails on a guided tour and enjoy harbor front views.The Concert
5、HallThe Concert Hall is the largest venue with seats for more than 2，000 people. It features contemporary live music shows and highlyregarded orchestral (管弦乐的) performances. It is also here that you will find the worlds largest mechanical trackeraction pipe organ.Opera BarAfter your tour, head to th
6、e Opera Bar for a bite to eat or drink in the sun.Badu GiliBadu Gili, which is “water light” in the language of the Gadigal peopletakes place most evenings after sunset at 9 pm., 9：30 p.m., and 10 pm. The sevenminute display is free to view.1How much will a guided walking tour for two adults cost?AA
7、UD$64. BAUD$84.CAUD$128. DAUD$168.2Which of the following is the best time to visit the Opera House?A9：30 am., a Monday in February.B10：00 am., a Sunday in December.C5：00 pm., a Friday in September.D6：00 pm., a Saturday in March.3What is Badu Gili?AA local language. BA pipe organ.CA light show. DA d
8、ining area.B2022惠州市调研Dads comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he would smile, hand me the comb and say，“Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it，OK？”I was more than happy to do it. At age five this mundane (平凡的) ta
9、sk brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that Id done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales
10、job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. He didnt come home as much as he used tojust a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I would already be in bed. I started to get mad. I stopped waiting fo
11、r him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today, Im no longer a kid. Ive graduated from college and got a job. Dads business has got back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persists.Two days before my birthday this year, Dad came
12、home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bag into his study. When I turned to leave, he said，“Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb？” I looked at him for a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I no
13、ticed something different. My dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, yet his smile was still as heartwarming as beforethe smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years, he still organizes hi
14、s personal items in the same meticulous (细心的) way. I guess some things never change. And for that, Im glad.4What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?AThe generation gap.BDads failure in business.CMy ignorance of Dad.DDads absence from the family.5Which of the following can best descr
15、ibe Dad?AGentle but strict.BHardworking and caring.CCautious and realistic.DDemanding but patient.6Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?ATo give her a lesson.BTo follow his old habit.CTo fix their relationship.DTo praise her helpfulness.7Which saying concludes the text
16、best?AYesterday once more.BLet bygones be bygones.CSome things never change.DLike father, like daughter.C2022惠州市高三调研The idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recently struck_a_chord_with many young Chinese w
17、ho are eager to take a pause to breathe in this fastpaced and highlycompetitive society.Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes (纠纷) and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate t
18、he “involution (内卷)”， joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.“Instead of always following the virtues of struggles, endurance and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and ad
19、justment，” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressure from childraising to paying the mortgage (按揭), today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly, the majority of millennials and generation Zs reached by the Global Time
20、s, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese young people have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too m
21、uch hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting oursel
22、ves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges，” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “Its no use running away. I have to stand up and face the reality sooner or later.”8What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 1 mean?AWarned. BCriticized.CTouched. DAmused.9What might have cause
23、d the “lying down” lifestyle among the young?AImprovements in living conditions.BGrowing pressure from family and social life.CIncreasing material possessions from families.DTemporary adjustment to failure in competitions.10Whats the scholars attitude toward the “lying down” group?AUnderstanding. BI
24、ntolerant.CSupportive. DUnclear.11What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?AThey never really drop their responsibilities.BThey really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle.CThey find their dreams far beyond their reach.DThey would rather escape than take challenges.D2022青岛市高中教学质量检测I
25、n the Ancient Greek world, one was meant to focus on a close knowledge of just two books, Homers The Odyssey and his The Iliad, because these were the best guides to action in military and civilian affairs. However, the modern world firmly equals the intelligent person with the wellread person.Nowad
26、ays, if we do not rush to read four of this years major prizewinning books, we will feel guilty about how far behind we are. We think that there should be no limit to how much we read because in answer to the question of why we read, there is only one response that will ever be ambitious enough: We
27、read in order to know everything.But this tiring approach to reading does not make us particularly happy. So in order to ease and simplify our lives, we might have a much more limited, focused and useful goal. We might, for example, read in order to learn to be content. Nothing less and nothing more
28、.With this new, far more targeted ambition in mind, much of the pressure to read constantly and randomly starts to fade. Once we know that we are reading to be content, we dont need to chase every book published this season. We can zero in on titles that best explain what we need. So for example, we
29、 may need a few key books that will teach us about how families work and how they might work better, that can take us through how to find a job, or how to develop the courage to develop our opportunities.The more we understand what reading is for us, the more we can enjoy close relationships with a
30、few works only. The truly wellread person isnt the one who has read a huge number of books, but someone who has let themselves be deeply shaped by just a few, very wellchosen titles.12Why are Homers The Odyssey and The Iliad mentioned in the first paragraph?ATo present a fact.BTo explain a point.CTo
31、 raise a question.DTo make a comparison.13What can we infer from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3?AMajor prizewinning books should be read.BWe should be ambitious to read to know everything.CReading as much as we can leads to happiness.DWe should read with focused purposes.14What kind of books does the a
32、uthor advise us to read?AThe newly published ones.BThose with innovative names.CThe books meeting your needs.DThe books improving your ambitions.15What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo promote our interest in reading.BTo advocate a targeted reading way.CTo criticize reading blindly.DTo
33、 compare different reading styles.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。2022石家庄市高三检测A favorite musical tune can fuel positive memories, boost your mood, and create a relaxing setting. _1_ Here are some ways to dig into the power of music.Having trouble staying motivated duri
34、ng a workout? _2_ Research in the November 2019 Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that upbeat music can make a workout seem less challenging and more enjoyable. In the study, people performed highintensity interval training (HIIT). The exercisers in the music group reported enjoying their worko
35、ut more than those in the slow or nonmusic groups._3_ But waking up to a pleasant tone instead of a sharp alarm can reduce morning sleepiness and improve efficiency, suggests a study published online Jan. 28, 2020, by PLOS ONE. Set your smart phone alarm to play soft, harmonic sounds or a relaxing t
36、une.Music helps to relieve stress in a medical procedure. An analysis of 72 trials involving almost 7，000 patients found that patients who listened to music before, during, and after surgery reported less pain. Earlier studies had found that listening to music during dental work lowered peoples anxi
37、ety levels. Music produces a calming effect by stimulating the brains pleasure region. The right choice of music also appears to be necessary. _4_ “Music that is predictable can promote feelings of control and calm，” she says.Many studies have shown that students who listen to slow and peaceful soun
38、ds have less anxiety. According to DazFalcn, these sounds provide a calming environment and block distractions in your thought process. She says, “Peaceful music is also believed to activate areas in your brain responsible for analytically thinking and creativity, as well as increasing the brains ab
39、ility to absorb and store information.” _5_ATry some relaxing music.BTurn up some music with a fast beat.CMusic has long served as a sleep aid.DProfessor DiazFalcn says music can increase your energy.ETry listening to such sounds the next time you face a complex task.FPeople respond best to familiar
40、 music, according to Professor DazFalcn.GUsed in specific ways, music is also a valuable tool for supporting your health.课下天天练(四十五)40分阅读提分练第一节A语篇类型：应用文主题语境：人与社会社会生活游览悉尼歌剧院【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了悉尼歌剧院的游览类型和价格、最佳游览时间、重点游览区域等。1答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据Ticket Info and Guided Tours部分中的表格可知，有导游的步行游览成人价为每人42澳元，故两个成人为84澳
41、元，故B项正确。2答案与解析：A考查理解具体信息的能力。根据题干关键词“the best time to visit the Opera House”定位至Opening Hours and the Best Time to Visit部分，根据该部分内容可知，为了避开人群高峰，建议预订一天中游览悉尼歌剧院最早的行程；要想享受阳光明媚的天气并同时避开人群，请尝试在平季(10月、11月、2月或3月)参观。据此可知，A选项中二月的星期一上午9：30是最佳参观时间。故A项正确。3答案与解析：C考查推断的能力。根据题干关键词“Badu Gili”定位至尾段，根据尾段中的“water light”“Th
42、e sevenminute display is free to view”可推知，Badu Gili指一种灯光秀，故C项正确。B语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与自我个人经历父女之间的感情【语篇解读】随着年龄的增长和父亲工作的日益繁忙，“我”与父亲之间似乎逐渐疏远，多了几分沉默。直到今年生日前，父亲早早回家，并让“我”像以前一样帮他清理梳子，“我”才感受到有些事情从未改变并为此感到高兴。4答案与解析：D考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第三段中的“That was when. check on him”及第四段“Today, Im. and me persists”可知答案。5答案与解析：B考查推断的
43、能力。根据第三段中的“He didnt come. be in bed”及倒数第二段中的“who just wants a good life for his family”可推知，父亲是一个努力工作的人，同时又十分关心家人。6答案与解析：C考查推断的能力。根据常识和第六段中的“But this time. for his family”可推知，父亲提早回家的行为是为了修复与女儿之间的关系。7答案与解析：C考查理解文章主旨要义的能力。根据最后一段中的“I guess some. Im glad”并结合全文叙述可知答案。C语篇类型：夹叙夹议文主题语境：人与社会社会现象“躺平”态度的情况介绍【语篇
44、解读】因为讨厌“内卷”，中国青年一代中的许多人纷纷选择“躺平”，那么他们选择“躺平”的初衷和意义又是什么呢？他们的“躺平”是不是我们平常所理解的意义呢？在这篇文章中我们可以找到相关问题的答案。8答案与解析：C考查理解词汇的能力。根据第一段中的“who are eager.and highlycompetitive society”和“low material desire.and have children”可知，“躺平”的生活方式最近触动了很多中国年轻人，引起了他们的共鸣。9答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第二段中的“burdens, including work. against
45、 the wall”可知答案。10答案与解析：A考查推断的能力。根据题干中的scholar定位在文章的第三段；根据第三段中的“It is no wonder.leave the worries behind”可知，学者对“躺平”的态度是理解的，因此选A。11答案与解析：A考查推断的能力。根据文章倒数第二段中的“who claim to.a short rest”和最后一段可推知，即便选择了“躺平”，年轻人也没有真正逃避自己的责任。D语篇类型：议论文主题语境：人与自我生活与学习针对性阅读【语篇解读】在古希腊，人们被局限于阅读两本重点名著。然而，在现代社会中，存在着广泛阅读以获取一切知识的方式，但
46、是这种阅读方式并不能使我们特别快乐。所以为了使生活容易一些、简单一些，我们应该进行有针对性的阅读。真正博学的人不是读过大量书的人，而是那些让自己被一些精选的书深刻塑造的人。12答案与解析：D考查推断的能力。根据第一段内容可知，在古希腊人们被限制重点阅读这两本名著，因为这两本名著指导军事和人们的日常事务。再结合全文主要讲要有针对性地阅读可知，第一段提到古希腊的两本名著是为了和现代的广泛阅读进行比较。故D项正确。13答案与解析：D考查推断的能力。根据第二段和第三段内容可知，了解一切知识的大范围的阅读方法并不能使我们特别快乐，为了使生活容易一些、简单一些，我们应该有针对性地阅读。故D项正确。14答案
47、与解析：C考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第四段中的“So for example.to develop our opportunities”可知，作者建议我们阅读能满足我们具体需要的书，如：如何经营家庭及如何把家庭经营得更好的书、如何找到一份工作的书、如何培养勇气从而发展机遇的书。故C项正确。15答案与解析：B考查理解目的的能力。根据最后三段内容尤其是最后一段最后一句可知，作者写此文的目的是提倡一种有针对性的阅读方式。故B项正确。第二节语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会研究发现音乐的力量【语篇解读】本篇介绍了一些挖掘音乐力量的方法。1答案与解析：G考查上下文衔接。由设空位置可知此处应继续说明听音
48、乐的好处，故选项G“以特定方式使用的音乐也是支持你的健康的宝贵工具”适合此处。2答案与解析：B考查上下文衔接。由下文中的“Psychology of Sport and Exercise found that upbeat music can make a workout seem less challenging and more enjoyable”可知此处涉及积极向上的音乐的作用，故选项B“调大一些快节奏音乐的音量”适合此处。3答案与解析：C考查上下文衔接。根据下文中的“But waking up to a pleasant tone instead of a sharp alarm c
49、an reduce morning sleepiness and improve efficiency”可知此处涉及睡眠与音乐的关系，故选项C“长期以来，音乐一直是帮助睡眠的工具”适合此处。4答案与解析：F考查上下文衔接。根据上文中的“The right choice of music also appears to be necessary”可知此处可能涉及音乐的选择问题，故选项F“据DazFalcn教授说，人们对熟悉的音乐反应最好”适合此处。5答案与解析：E考查上下文衔接。由上文“Peaceful music is also believed to activate areas in your brain responsible for analytically thinking and creativity”可知此处涉及音乐与困难任务的关系，故选项E适合。
