1、课下天天练(八)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南昌市第三次模拟No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone.Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Louisiana)Also kno
2、wn as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a cultural event. Though the celebration is held every year, the festivities last for months. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world famous Tipitinas on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras).La Tomatina (Valencia, Sp
3、ain)Launched way back in 1944 or 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. Its also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the worlds biggest food fight.Legend has it that the whole thing started when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys ma
4、de the performers so angry that they tried to hit the boys, and a vendors (摊贩) vegetable stand fell victim to the incident.If you go, please follow some simple rules: Dont throw hard objects; squash the tomato before throwing it; keep a safe distance from tomato trucks and stop in time.Montreux Jazz
5、 Festival (Switzerland)Founded back in 1967, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It is also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitorsaround 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from i
6、ts pretty location on the attractive shores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held.1When is the Galactic concert held?AOn Mardi Gras.BOn Lundi Gras.COn Montreux Jazz Festival.DOn La Tomatina.2What do people do on La Tomatina?APunish naug
7、hty boys.BEnjoy musicians performance.CThrow tomatoes without hurting.DCatch people who destroy tomatoes.3Where can you read the passage probably?AIn a news report.BIn an academic journal.CIn a concert brochure.DIn a travel magazine.B2022成都市高三摸底测试The city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems wo
8、uld become the citys first poet laureate (桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetry.During his twoyear term as a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal
9、wounds, open hearts and minds, which bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own projects during his term and will receive a $4，000 annual bonus.Burnems love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended
10、him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decided that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate_to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems，” he says. “It allows readers to feel t
11、he emotional part of their experiences.”He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health, depression and the emotional stress that come with daily life. Relieving those stress is central to some of the work he does with young people. Last year, Burnems started a youth poetry producing com
12、petition for local high school students.Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is to explore poetry through cooperation across media. Richmonds paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display
13、 across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.”4What is Burnems responsibility as a poet laureate?ACreating more good poems.BDeveloping his own projects.CSpreading the power of poetry.DBringing poetry lovers together.5Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry?APoetry made
14、 him more confident.BPoetry helped him through a tough time.CHe was influenced by his English teacher.DHe viewed writing poems as a lifelong career.6What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ATake pride in. BBe used to.CBreak away from. DBe attracted by.7What is Bur
15、nems going to do in the near future?ATo shift his focus to paintings.BTo combine poetry with other arts.CTo hold more poetry competitions.DTo help youth with mental problems.C2022太原市二模A great deal of personal protective equipment (PPE)for example, disposable masks, rubber gloveshas been used since t
16、he pandemic began. It is estimated that medical waste, including masks which take 450 years to decompose (分解) in nature, has increased by 60 percent during the pandemic. A survey by Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Research Centre found that masks and other healthcare garbage made up 16 perce
17、nt of the total floating in the Cilincing and Marunda river in Jakarta Bay in March and April last year. Finding ways to change this is top of mind for some researchers. The team at LIPI is experimenting with the disposable masks containing polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that is tough but st
18、retchable, which makes good raw material to produce various plastic products. At RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, researchers are making a mix of mask pellets (团粒), which help to add hardness and strength, and process building rubble (碎石) designed to be used for the base layer of roads and p
19、avements. One kilometer of a twolane road will use around 3 million masks, preventing 93 tons of waste from going to landfill.For the broader demand in mask recycling, TerraCycle, a waste management and recycling company, offers a Zero Waste Box that works like a recycling bin for used safety and pr
20、otective equipment. Waste from hospitals and medical centres is not included. The box comes with prepaid return labels. Once full, it can be sent back to the company. All Zero Waste Boxes are quarantined (隔离) on arrival for a minimum of 72 hours to protect the workers handling the waste, separating
21、the collected waste into fibers and plastics mechanically or manually. At last they will be transported to the companys various thirdparty partners to manufacture a variety of new products including outdoor furniture, watering cans and storage containers, etc. “Adopting the new recycling methods on
22、a large scale would require a steady supply of waste masks in order to keep the machine running，” an official from the Association of Plastic Recyclers said, “but this never means those innovations are white elephants.”8What do the statistics in Paragraph 1 suggest?ASeriousness of the pandemic.BThe
23、sufficient supply of protective equipment.CEnvironmental pressure brought by the pandemic.DThe great effects of overusing medical resources.9How can the masks be recycled according to the text?ABy experimenting with them in the research. BBy using chemicals to decompose them.CBy changing them into b
24、uilding materials.DBy burying them in landfill properly.10Why does TerraCycle offer Zero Waste Boxes?A.To stop the virus from spreading directly.BTo protect the workers against the virus.CTo help the hospital with its waste problem. DTo collect household waste masks efficiently.11What will be furthe
25、r talked about after the last paragraph?AAdvocating the less use of masks.BGuarantees about constant waste mask supply.CNew advances in preventing the pandemic.DConcerns about the management of the waste.D2022安徽省名校联盟高三第一次质量检测There are many ways we can enjoy sportwatching it on TV or a smartphone, at
26、tending an event at a stadium or even playing the game. But for those who enjoy getting competitive with their computer gaming, there are realisticlooking games to be played without leaving home. And peoples interest in this type of sportif thats what we can call ithas gone to a new level.Initially,
27、 grabbing a controller and playing a game was an individual activity. But around 20 years ago computers became cheaper and the Internet became faster, which made it much easier for more people to get involved with computer gaming. This led to gamers connecting with each other around the world, so th
28、ey could go headtohead online. It also became a spectator sport, with people watching others play. The whole experience has been given the name “esports”Electronic Sports.Now, huge esports tournaments take place all over the world in big arenas (竞技场) with large crowds. Diehard enthusiasts, who have
29、become firstrate players, are now wellknownsome play together in teams. Its top stars can earn millions of dollars a year, without even breaking into a sweat! And fans from around the world tune in to watch the action online. The global audience is now estimated at more than 200 million and growing.
30、 Annual profits from esports, currently around 650 million dollars for events, continue to rise with billions more through the video games sales.Famous football clubs are now trying to get in on the act. Englands Football Association, for example, launched its first esports team this year, known as
31、the eLions. It recruited (吸收) FIFA 19 players to represent them at the FIFA eNations Cup. Mark Bullingham, the FAs Chief Executive Officer, said “The FA prides itself on being a modern, innovative organization that tries to engage and inspire all generations of football fans.”But while this virtual
32、version of football might give footballers a chance to get closer to the real game, some might argue the lack of physical activity means it shouldnt be called a sportand that the biggest winners are the companies who promote and sell esports.12What contributed most to the popularity of esports?AThe
33、support from the public.BCheaper computers and faster Internet.CThe advanced sports equipment.DPeoples preference for individual activities.13What can we infer about esports from Paragraph 3?AIt has become a big industry.BIt makes players get rich easily.CIt will replace traditional sports.DIt has a
34、 great impact on other sports.14Why does the author mention the FA in Paragraph 4?ATo explain why it has become interested in esports.BTo tell readers it is taking the lead in hosting esports.CTo show famous football clubs are getting involved in esports.DTo state the officers are proud of its achie
35、vements in esports.15Which of the following is the best title for the text?AThe Rise of EsportsBThe Advantages of EsportsCEsports Teams: Famous for Star PlayersDEsports Tournaments: Exciting and Fantastic Events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济南市3月模拟 Your preschool
36、er is painting with fingers. Trying to be encouraging, you ask her, “What are you making with this mix of colors？” and she shrugs (耸肩) . Until you mentioned it, she hadnt given it any thought. _1_ They love the way it feels when they pour paint on paper, how it looks when they wildly drop glitter, a
37、nd even the soft sound a brush makes as it crosses the page. Most preschoolers arent selfconscious about what theyre doing or focused on creating a finished product. _2_ But letting go and allowing kids to enjoy the process of creation can harvest big rewards. Children will be better off in the long
38、 run if theyre allowed just to be in the moment and express themselves. Fostering (培养) creativity wont just increase your childs chances of becoming the next Picasso. _3_ As kids use a paintbrush, their fine motor skills improve. By counting pieces and colors, they learn the basics of math. When chi
39、ldren experiment with materials, they dive in science. Most important perhaps, when kids feel good while they are creating, art helps boost selfconfidence. _4_ Set up an art space where your kid can be free to experiment. Throw a drop cloth or a newspaper on top of your kitchen table or in the garag
40、e. If weather permits, let kids paint outside. Avoid giving directions. Dont tell your kid what to make or how to make it. Instead of saying “Paint a rainbow”， encourage her to “experiment with mixing colors using different types of brushes and paper”. When a child finishes a piece, dont suggest add
41、itions or changes. _5_ASo just prepare for a mess.BPreschoolers like to be alone.CLittle kids are masters of the moment.DThat can be hard for parents to accept.ERemember to warn them against their careless mistakes.FYoure also helping him develop mentally, socially, and emotionally.GLet your child f
42、eel her creation is enough even if its just a dot on the page.课下天天练（八）40分阅读提分练第一节A语篇类型：应用文主题语境：人与社会庆祝活动节日【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了世界上几个知名的节日，包括路易斯安那州新奥尔良的狂欢节、西班牙巴伦西亚的西红柿节以及瑞士的蒙特勒爵士音乐节。1答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。由题干关键词“Galactic concert”定位至Mardi Gras （New Orleans, Louisiana）部分；根据该部分中的“And if you love music，check out the
43、 annual Galactic concert at the worldfamous Tipitinas on Lundi Gras （the day before Mardi Gras）”可知，在“狂欢节”前一天可以欣赏该音乐会，故B项正确。2答案与解析：C考查理解具体信息的能力。由题干关键词“La Tomatina”，定位至La Tomatina （Valencia，Spain）部分；根据该部分最后一句中的“Dont throw hard objects；squash the tomato before throwing it; keep a safe distance from tom
44、ato trucks and stop in time”可知，人们在西红柿节上互相扔西红柿取乐，但并不造成伤害，故C项正确。3答案与解析：D考查推断的能力。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了三个知名的节日，重点介绍了这些节日的特色、起源等。据此可以判断，本文最可能摘自“旅行杂志”，故D项正确。B语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与社会人物故事桂冠诗人Roscoe Burnems【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了桂冠诗人Roscoe Burnems为推广诗歌所做的努力以及近期关于诗歌的一些尝试和打算。4答案与解析：C考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第二段中的“Burnems is responsible for. br
45、ing people closer together”可知，Roscoe Burnems作为桂冠诗人的职责之一便是推广诗歌、宣传诗歌的作用，故C项正确。5答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第三段中的“Burnems love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression”可知，Burnems之所以对诗歌有如此大的热情，是因为诗歌帮助他度过了他抑郁的那段时期，故B项正确。6答案与解析：D考查理解词汇的能力。分析句子可知，本句中有一个原因状语从句，根据从句句意“人们可以在诗歌中找到自己。诗
46、歌让人们可以感受到自己经历中的情感部分”可知，画线词的意思与D项“被吸引”最为接近。take pride in “以为傲”；be used to “习惯于”；break away from “脱离”。7答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据最后一段中的“Burnems says he. through cooperation across media”可知，Burnems在未来会尝试把诗歌和其他艺术结合起来，故B项正确。C语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自然环境污染PPE污染问题的解决措施【语篇解读】新冠肺炎疫情期间口罩等个人防护用品的使用量暴增，给环境带来了巨大压力。研究人员据此提出了相对
47、应的解决措施。8答案与解析：C考查推断的能力。根据文章第一段中的“It is estimated that medical waste, including masks which take 450 years to decompose （分解） in nature, has increased by 60 percent during the pandemic”和第三句可推知，作者用这些数字是想说明新冠肺炎疫情带来的环境问题，故选C。9答案与解析：C考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第二段后两句话可知，这些口罩通过被转变成建筑材料的方式来实现被回收利用。故选C。10答案与解析：D考查理解具体信息的
48、能力。根据题干中的TerraCycle及Zero Waste Boxes定位在文章的第三段，根据文章第三段中的“For the broader demand in mask recycling, TerraCycle, a waste management and recycling company, offers a Zero Waste Box that works like a recycling bin for used safety and protective equipment. is not included”可推知，TerraCycle这么做是为了有效地收集生活中的口罩垃圾，
49、故选D。11答案与解析：B考查推断的能力。根据文章最后一段中的“Adopting the new recycling methods on a large scale would require a steady supply of waste masks in order to keep the machine running”及“but this never means those innovations are white elephants”可推知，文章接下来的内容会讨论如何保证废弃口罩的持续供应，故选B。【核心短语】Para. 2：experiment with 用做实验raw ma
50、terial 原料a mix of 混合Para. 4：white elephants 昂贵却无用的东西【难句分析】The team at LIPI is experimenting with the disposable masks containing polypropylene （聚丙烯）， a type of plastic that is tough but stretchable, which makes good raw material to produce various plastic products.（Para. 2）分析：此句中使用了that引导的定语从句，其先行词为
51、plastic；同时还包含一个由which引导的非限制性定语从句。polypropylene与a type of plastic为同位语关系，to produce various plastic products为不定式作后置定语。译文：LIPI团队正在对含有聚丙烯的一次性口罩进行实验。聚丙烯是一种坚韧但可拉伸的塑料，是生产各种塑料产品的良好原材料。D语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会科技进步电竞市场的崛起【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了近年来电子竞技已经成了一项产业，且市场发展迅速。12答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第二段中的“computers became cheaper and
52、the Internet became faster, which made it much easier for more people to get involved with computer gaming”可知，电脑变得更便宜了，网络更快了。这些因素对电子竞技的普及贡献最大，故B项正确。13答案与解析：A考查推断的能力。根据第三段的描述可知，电子竞技比赛增多、电竞选手出名并可以挣很多钱、观众众多、电竞市场收益越来越多，据此可以推断，电子竞技已成为一项重要的产业，故A项正确。14答案与解析：C考查推断的能力。根据第四段第一句话“Famous football clubs are now
53、trying to get in on the act”可知，知名足球俱乐部也在努力进军电子竞技市场，故C项正确。15答案与解析：A考查理解文章主旨要义的能力。本文第一段引入话题，第二段讲到了技术进步为电竞市场发展奠定了基础，第三段讲到了电竞市场的发展盛况，第四段讲到了知名足球俱乐部也想分电竞市场的一杯羹，最后一段讲到了电竞市场让推广和销售电子竞技（产品）的公司受益颇多，故A项“电竞市场的兴起”适合作本文的标题。第二节语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会家庭教育建议家长放手让孩子们享受自由创造的过程【语篇解读】孩子们在涂鸦时并没有过多考虑自己的行为，他们只是专注于创造。文章建议家长放手让孩子们享
54、受自由创造的过程，让他们快乐成长。1答案与解析：C空格前讲直到你提起它前，她还没有任何想法；空格后讲他们喜欢把颜料涂在纸上的感觉，他们疯狂地洒下闪光粉时的样子，甚至是画笔划过书页时发出的柔和声响。C项“小孩子是当下的主人”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。2答案与解析：D空格前讲大多数学龄前儿童没有意识到自己正在做什么，或是专注于创造一个成品；空格后讲但是放手让孩子们去享受创造的过程（这）可以收获巨大的回报。D项“对于家长来说那可能是难以接受的”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。3答案与解析：F空格前讲培养创造力并不只是增加你的孩子成为下一个毕加索的机会；空格后讲当孩子使用画笔时，他们的精细运动技能提高了。F项“你也可以帮助他从精神上、社交上和情感上得到发展”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。4答案与解析：A空格处是本段主旨句。空格后讲给你的孩子设置一个可以自由发挥的艺术空间。在你厨房的桌子上或车库里扔一块抹布或一张报纸。A项“因此做好（应对）一团糟的准备”引出下文，符合语境。故选A。5答案与解析：G空格前讲当孩子完成一个作品时，不要建议孩子对作品进行一些添加或改变。G项“让你的孩子觉得她的创造是足够的即使只是纸上的一个点”承接上文，符合语境。故选G。
