高考英语二轮复习 专题限时检测(十九)阅读理解之日常生活类

2020届高中英语二轮复习阅读理解（日常生活类）1、We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among stra ngers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. "Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk," he explains. "The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them."In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. "It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband," says Dunn. "But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also."Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. "Small talk is the basis of good manners, "he says.1.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Addiction to smartphones.B.Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C.Absence of communication between strangers.D.Impatience with slow service.2.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Showing good manners.B.Relating to other people.C.Focusing on a topic.D.Making business deals.3.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improves family relationships.B.It raises people's confidence.C.It matters as much as a formal talk.D.It makes people feel good.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation CountsB.Ways of Making Small TalkC.Benefits of Small TalkD.Uncomfortable Silence2、Need a Job This Summer?The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program.Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible（符合条件）for this program. Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities（社区）.Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.Summer Employment Opportunities（机会）Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.1. What is special about Summer Company?A. It requires no training before employment.B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.D. It offers more summer job opportunities.2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A.15-18.B.15-24.C.15-29.D.16-17.3. Which program favors the disabled?A. Jobs for Youth.B. Summer Company.C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D. Summer Employment Opportunities.3、What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn’t prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can(装罐) and preserve much of the food they consume.Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares her tips and recipes, with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control what’s on their plate.Loe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food. “I got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs(香草) and foods for that fresh flavor,” she said. Engineerby day, Loe learned cooking at night school. She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,” Loe said. Through her website Loe emphasizes that “anybody can do this anywhere.” Got an apartment with a balcony(阳台)? Plant some herbs. A window? Perfect spot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because “they’re very forgiving.” Just a little of the herbs “can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,” she added. “I think it’s a great place to start.” “Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.”Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food. Loe noted, there’s a moment when it’s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. “I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar,” Loe said. “Canning for me is about knowing what’s in your food, knowing where it comes from.”In addition to being more in touch with the food she’s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children: “Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,” she said, “that if we don’t take care of the earth, no one will.”1.The underlined word “prerequisite” (Pare. 1) is closest i n meaning to "______".A.recipeB.substituteC.requirementD.challenge2.Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?A.They are used daily.B.They are easy to grow.C.They can grow very tall.D.They can be eaten uncooked.3.According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?A.It can preserve their best flavor.B.It can promote her online sales.C.It can better her cooking skills.D.It can improve their nutrition.4.What is the“the bigger picture” (Para. 6) that Loe wis hes her children to understand?A.The knowledge about good foodB.The way to live a grow-our-own lifeC.The joy of getting in touch with foodsD.The responsibility to protect our earth4、As Congress and the public wrestle with the Facebook scandal, many people are now realizing the risks of data collection to them. Facebook recently admitted that nearly all of its 2.2 billion users have had data scraped（篡改）by “ill-natured” people or companies. The firm itselfhas joined calls for better privacy regulations.For years, watchdogs have been warning about sharing information with data-collecting companies. Most casual internet users are only now realizing how easy and common it is for irresponsible and unknown organizations to collect detailed digital data of them. They do this by combining the separate bits of information consumers have given up to e-tailers, health sites, quiz apps and countless other digital services.A study from researchers at the University of Queensland shows that staying off of Facebook for five days can actually lower levels of the stress in the body. Yet despite the study, and the recent Delete Facebook movement, Facebook user statistics remain strong.As scholars of public responsibility and digital media systems, we know that the business of social media is based on user data and offering it for sale. There’s no single way for them to protect data as many users might expect. Like the social pollution of fake news, bullying（欺诈）and junk mail that Facebook’s platform spreads, the company’s privacy crisis also results from a power imbalance—Facebook knows nearly everything about its users, who know little to nothing about it.It’s not enough for people to delete their Facebook accounts. Nor is it likely that anyone will successfully replace it with a non-profit alternative centering on privacy and responsibility. Besides, this problem is not specific just to Facebook! Other companies, including Google and Amazon, also gather and use extensive personal data, and are locked in a digital arms race that we believe threatens to destroy privacy altogether.1. What does the underlined word “this” in the second paragraph refer to?A. Sharing information with data-collecting.B. Collecting detailed digital data of consumers.C. Combining the separate information of companies.D. Quiz apps and countless other digital services.2. We can infer from the text that protecting personal data is .A. difficultB. easyC. voluntaryD. dangerous3. What would be the best title for the text?A. The Personal Data of People.B. The Online Quiz App.C. The Business of Facebook.D. Facebook’s Privacy Tro ubles.4. What will the writer most probably discuss next?A. Policy for Google and Amazon.B. Business pattern of Facebook.C. Age range of Facebook consumers.D. Measures about personal data security.5、How can we reduce the risk?There are four general approaches to dealing with volcanic (火山似的) dangers. We can try to keep the danger from occurring—often an impossible task. We can try to change its path or reduce its impact on existing development. We can take steps to protect future development. We can also do our best to have disaster response plans in place before they are needed.Removing the ThreatClearly, there is no way to stop an eruption. We can, however, attempt to reduce the eruption’s effects by strengthening structures, for example, building protective works such as walls to make lava (熔岩) flow away from developed areas. Such efforts can be and have been successful, but are of limited use in a large-scale (范围) eruption.Planning for the FutureProtecting future development from volcanic dangers is a simple task. Before building houses,we should judge the risk. If the risk seems too great, a safer location should be found. This type of planning is very effective,but all too often,people are drawn to the lush (葱郁的),rolling land of a quiet volcano.Disaster Preparedness (预案)When a volcano comes to life,a few weeks may not be enough to avoid a tragedy.Planning is the key to saving lives. Well before the warning signs occur,people must be educated about volcanic dangers.Escape plans must be in place. Communication between scientists, officials, the media,and the general public should be practiced. Emergency measures must be thought out and agreed upon.If you doubt the importance of these efforts,take another look at past volcanic tragedies,such as the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz. Communication failures left the town of Armero unprepared for escape. When a deadly mudflow came down the slope(斜坡),21,000 people—90 percent of the town’s people—died.1.The passage is intended for_______.A.the general publicB.architectsC.adventurersD.geographers2.When building houses,people tend to______.A.judge volcanic dangers carefullyB.take volcanic dangers seriouslyC.live near a quiet volcanoD.find a safer place far away from a volcano3.The writer mentioned Nevado del Ruiz to prove______.A.the failure to keep volcanic dangers from happeningB.the importance of preparing for a volcanic eruptionC.the bravery of the people in Armero TownD.the uncertainty of volcano’s damage6、In the 1760s, Mathurin Roze opened a series of shops that boasted(享有)a special meat soup called consomme. Although the main attraction w as the soup, Roze’s chain shops also set a new standard for dining out, which helped to establish Roze as the inventor of the modern restaurant.Today, scholars have generated large amounts of instructive research about restaurants. Takevisual hints that influence what we eat: diners served themselves about 20 percent more pasta(意大利面食)when their plates matched their food. When a dark-colored cake was served on a black plate rather than a white one, customers recognized it as sweeter and more tasty.Lighting matters, too. When Berlin restaurant customers ate in darkness, they couldn’t tell how much they’d had: those given e xtra-large shares ate more than everyone else, but were none the wiser—they didn’t feel fuller, and they were just as ready for dessert.Time is money, but that principle means different things for different types of restaurants. Unlike fast-food places, fine dining shops prefer customers to stay longer and spend. One way to encourage customers to stay and order that extra round: put on some Mozart(莫扎特). When classical, rather than pop, music was playing, diners spent more. Fast music hurried diners out. Particular scents also have an effect: diners who got the scent of lavender(薰衣草)stayed longer and spent more than those who smelled lemon, or no scent.Meanwhile, things that you might expect to discourage spending—"bad" tables, crowding, high prices —don’t necessarily. Diners at bad tables — next to the kitchen door, say — spent nearly as much as others but soon fled. It can be concluded that restaurant keepers need not "be overly concerned about ‘bad’ tables," given that they’re profitable. As for crowds, a Hong Kong study found that they increased a restaurant’s reputation, suggesting great food at fair prices. And doubling a buffet’s price led customers to say that its pizza was 11 percent tastier.1.The underlined phrase "none the wiser" in paragraph 3 most probably implies that the customers were__________.A.not aware of eating more than usualB.not willing to share food with othersC.not conscious of the food qualityD.not fond of the food provided2.How could a fine dining shop make more profit?A.Playing classical music.B.Introducing lemon scent.C.Making the light brighter.ing plates of larger size.3.What does the last paragraph talk about?A.Tips to attract more customers.B.Problems restaurants are faced with.C.Ways to improve res taurants’ reputation.D.c-o/mmon misunderstandings about restaurants.7、 I was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit bya passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But thei nsurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that, with the loan (贷款) we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as £600 a month.And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their frien ds think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.) My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but we’d be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.1.The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ______.A.most families chose to go car-freeB.he was hurt in a terrible car accidentC.the cost of a new car was too muchD.the traffic jam was unbearable for him2.What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Optimistic.D.Unconcerned.3.What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion?A.Argue against it.B.Take their advice.C.Think it over.D.Leave it alone.4.What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?A.Life cannot go without a car.B.Life without a car is a little bit hard.C.His life gets improved without a car.D.A car-free life does not suit everyone.8、 This is my son Matthew's last night at home before college I know that this is good news,I feel proud that Matthew will go to a great school. I know that this is his finest hour. But looking at the suitcases on his bed sends me out of the room to a hidden comer where I can t stop crying.Through the sorrow, I feel a rising embarrassment "Pull yourself together!"I tell myself There are parents sending their kids off to battle zones, How dare l feel so shattered?One of the great gifts of my life has been having my boys, Matthew and Johnowen Through them, I have explored the mysterious, complicated bond between fathers and sons As my wife and I raised them, I have discovered the love and loss between my father and me, After my parents' divorce, I spent weekends with my dad in Ohio. By the time Sunday rolled around, I was unable to enjoy the day'sactivities Now, standing among Matthew's accumulation of possessions, I realize it’s me who has become a boy again. All my sadness and longing to hold on to things are back, sweeping over me as they did when I was a child His bed is tidy and spare. It already has the feel of a guest bed. In my mind I replay wrapping him in his favorite blanket That was our nightly routine until one evening he said, "Daddy, I don't think I need a blanket tonight. " I think of all the times we lay among the covers reading. I look at the bed and think of all the recent times I was annoyed at how late he was sleeping. I’ll never have to worry about that again, I realize.For his part, Matthew has been a rock He is treating his leaving as just another day at the office And I’m glad. After all, someone's got to be strong, I'm proud that he is charging into the first chapter of his adult life with such confidence.1.What is the probable meaning of underlined phrase "Pull yourself together"?A.Get up.B.Cheer up.C.Pull up.D.Wake up.2.What can we infer about Mathew from the text?A.He hates sleeping early.B.He doesn't get on well with his father.C.He is ready for the new lifeD.He doesn't value his father's love for him3.How does the writer feel about his son-s leaving for college?A.WorriedB.ProudC.BittersweetD.Relieved4.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Unavoidable GoodbyeB.Sweet MemoriesC.Glorious MomentD.Unconditional Love答案以及解+析1答案及详细分析：答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.D; 4.C详细分析：这是一篇议论文。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校专题限时训练(二十九) [社会生活型阅读理解(一)](限时：25分钟)(一)When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob(烤肉串)hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large.Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.The food especially appeals to health­conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill(烤肉架)．The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice orbread.Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious.It is a place that should not be overlooked.( )1.When first entering the restaurant, one can find thatit________.A．is splendidly decoratedB．has pleasant smells of kabobsC．is crowded with dining tablesD．looks like a common restaurant( )2.What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A．Watching news events on TV.B．Drinking a kind of black coffee.C．Reading local English newspapers.D．Discussing world topics in low voices.( )3.The food of the restaurant ________.A．is served in small amountsB．is rather expensiveC．is rich in varietyD．is very healthy( )4.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A．Rice. B．Chicken.C．Bread. D．Beef.( )5.It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ________.A．occupies a large spaceB．owns a favorable locationC．is popular for its special foodD．has a quiet environment inside(二)Most people nowadays are persistently seeking for opportunities that will assist them in reaching their goals.Marketing yourself is when there is a demand for you and your services that will help you achieve your goals.Marketing yourself means you are simply “selling” your self! The common problem in marketing yourself is that most people think that it is nasty to do this.They think that marketing concerns only to a business.Of course, this is absolutely not true.People who want to attain the success they desire must promote themselves.In order for you to reach out and touch the lives of others, you have to be a good person and a good employee.In that way your good reputation will follow naturally.Have a brief and concise(简明) message that you can share withothers.When you market yourself, you tell people who you are and what you can do for others.Plan well and practice your message.In constructing ways for the people to notice and make connection with you, you must be open to them.Bear in mind that communication is a great opportunity to make an impact especially when you market yourself.You also communicate by what you are wearing.Know the appropriate dress code and have a plenty of time to decide what you will wear.Just remember to make a great first impression!( )1.According to the passage, in general people tend to think marketing yourself________.A．is a very useful toolB．will make you have more opportunitiesC．is nasty and concerns only to a businessD．is natural( )2.All of the following are true about the marketing yourself except________.A．if you can marketing yourself better, you will have more opportunitiesB．if you want to succeed, you must learn how to market yourselfC．marketing yourself simply means making your boss know you can make more money than himD．marketing yourself really means telling others you are beautiful and wonderful( )3.In order to market yourself well, you can do these things except________.A．praise yourself greatlyB．wear appropriatelyC．have a brief and clear messageD．be open to others( )4.It can be concluded from the passage that________.A．there are only two ways of marketing yourselfB．communication plays an important part in marketing yourselfC．you needn’t spend plenty of time to decide what you will wear D．marketing yourself simply means telling your employer you must earn much greater than him( )5.Which is the best title for this passage?A．Achieving your GoalsB．Knowing the Appropriate DressC．Ways of Marketing yourselfD．Marketing yourself(三)Life comes in a package.This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair.Life is a learningprocess.Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person.With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.LoveLove plays a pivotal role on our life.Love makes you feel wanted.Without love a person could go Hayward(不归路) and also become cruel and ferocious.In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care. They teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad.But we always tend to take this for granted.It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others’ feelings.Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short­lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others’ face gives a certain level of fulfillment.Peace of mind is the main link to happiness.No mind is happy without peace.We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow.Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair.But these things are temporary and pass away.Failure and SuccessFailure is the path to success.It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.Success brings in money, fame, pride and self­respect.Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder.The only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing success on us is by being humble, modest, courteous and respectful to the less fortunate ones.Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going.Parents always hope their children will do well.Hope makes us dream.Hope builds in patience.Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day.Nothing remains the same we have only one choice keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control.Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be brightor dull.So the only alternative is work hard today, so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.( )1.In the passage, the author compares life to________.A．packageB．joy and sorrowC．failure and successD．hope and despair( )2.In which section can readers probably read the passage?A．Opinions B．PoliticsC．Education D．Lifestyles( )3.How is the passage organized?A．In order of rules.B．In order of frequency.C．By making comparison.D．In order of importance.( )4.What’s the general mea ning of the last sentence of the whole passage?A．If you work hard, you’ll have a better life in the future.B．When choosing between “today” and “tomorrow”，you’d better enjoy tomorrow better.C．What you only can choose is to work hard today rather than tomorrow.D．Enjoying a better tomorrow is your only choice.( )5.What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To encourage people to love each other.B．To tell people how to deal with happiness and sorrow.C．To remind people of keeping having a beautiful dream.D．To give readers some information about life.专题限时训练(二十九)(一)【文章大意】本文为说明文。

高考英语试题精选-阅读理解专题日常生活类(2018-2022)高考英语真题分项汇编（全国）2021年（新高考1卷）By day,Robert Titterton is a lawyer.In his spare time though he goes on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova—not as a musician but as her page turner.“I’m not a trained musician,but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years.His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musicians don’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves.He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.“A lot of skills are needed for the job.You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.”Mr Titterton explained.Being a page turner requires plenty of practice.Some pieces of music can go for40minutes and require up to50page turns,including back turns for repeat passages.Silent onstage communication is key,and each pianist has their own style of“nodding”to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.But like all performances,there are moments when things go wrong.“I was turning the page to get ready for the next page,but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,”Mr Titterton said,“Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists,although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.“My husband is the worst page turner,”she laughed.“He’s interested in the music,feeling every note,and I have to say:‘Turn,turn!’“Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”24.What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?A.Read music.B.Play the piano.C.Sing songs.D.Fix the instruments.25.Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage?A.Boring.B.Well-paid.C.Demanding.D.Dangerous.26.What does Titterton need to practise?A.Counting the pages.B.Recognizing the“nodding”.C.Catching falling objects.D.Performing in his own style.27.Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband“the worse page turner”?A.He has very poor eyesight.B.He ignores the audience.C.He has no interest in music.D.He forgets to do his job.2021年（上海卷）One early morning,I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book called Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again.My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word“Poems”appeared in big,hot pink letters.“Is it good?”I asked her.“Yeah,”she answered.“There's one I really like and you'll like it,too.’I leaned forward.“‘Patty Poem,’”she read the title.Who is Patty?I wondered.The poem began:She never puts her toys away,Just leaves them scattered(散乱的)where they lay,…The poem was just three short sections.The final one came quickly:When she grows and gathers poise(稳重),I'll miss her harum-scarum(莽撞的)noise,And look in vain(徒劳地)for scattered toys.And I’ll be sad.A terrible sorrow was hed over me.Whoever Patty was,she was a mean girl.Then,the shock.“It’syou,honey,”My mother said sadly.To my mother,the poem revealed a parent's affection when her child grows up and leaves.To me, the“she”in the poem was horror.It was my mama who would be sad.It was so terrible I burst out crying.“What's wrong?”my mother asked.“Oh Mama,”I cried.“I don't want to grow up ever!”She smiled.“Honey,it's okay.You're not growing up anytime soon.And when you do,I'll still love you,okay?”“Okay,”I was still weeping.My panic has gone.But I could not help thinking about that silly poem.After what seemed like a safe amount of time,I read the poem again and was confused.It all fit so well together,like a puzzle.The language was simple,so simple I could plainly understand its meaning,yet it was still beautiful.I was now fascinated by the idea of poetry,words that had the power to make or break a person's world.I have since fallen in love with other poems,but“Patty Poem”remains my poem.After all,“Patty Poem”gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits,but because it was the one that hurt me the most.（1）Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again?A.It was a thick enough book.B.Something on its cover caught her eye.C.Her mother was reading it with interest.D.It has a meaningful title.（2）After her mother read the poem to her,the writer felt______at first.A.sadB.excitedC.horrifiedD.confused（3）The writer's mother liked to read＂Patty Poem＂probably because______.A.it reflected her own childhoodB.it was written in simple languageC.it was composed by a famous poetD.it gave her a hint of what would happen（4）It can be concluded from the passage that＂Patty Poem＂leads the writer to_______.A.discover the power of poetryB.B.recognize her love for puzzlesC.C.find her eagerness to grow upD.D.experience great homesickness2020年（江苏卷）Some important dates in China’s fighting Covid-19before May7,2020Jan20,2020~Feb20,2020Jan23:Wuhan declared temporary outbound(向外的)traffic restrictions. Jan24:National medical teams began to be sent to Hubei and wuhan. Jan27:The Central Steering(指导)Group arrived in Wuhan.Feb18:The daily number of newly cured and discharged(出院)patients exceeded that of the newly confirmed cases.Feb21,2020~Mar17,2020Feb21:Most provinces and equivalent administrative units started to lower their public health emergency response level.Feb24:The WHO-China Joint Mission on Covid-19held a press conference in Beijing.Mar11-17:The epidemic(流行病)peak had passed in China as a whole.Mar18,2020~Apr28,2020Apr1:Chinese customs began NAT(核酸检测)on inbound arrivals at all points of entry.Apr8:Wuhan lifted outbound traffic restrictions.Apr26:The last Covid-19patient in Wuhan was discharged from hospital.Apr29,2020~May7,2020Apr30:The public health emergency response was lowered to Level2in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.May7:The State Council released Guidelines on Conducting Covid-19 Prevention and Control on an Ongoing Basis.56.What happened between January20and February20?A.The Central Steering Group arrived in Wuhan.B.The WHO-China Joint Mission on Covid-19held a press conference.C.The last Covid-19patient in Wuhan was discharged from hospital.D.Beijing lowered its emergency response level.57.From which date were private cars allowed to go out of Wuhan?A.January23.B.March11.C.April8.D.May7.2020年（江苏卷）I was in the middle of the Amazon(亚马逊)with my wife,who was there as a medical researcher.We flew on a small plane to a faraway village.We did not speak the local language,did not know the customs,and more often than not,did not entirely recognize the food.We could not have felt more foreign.We were raised on books and computers,highways and cell phones,but now we were living in a village without running water or electricity It was easy for us to go to sleep at the end of the day feeling a little misunderstood.Then one perfect Amazonian evening,with monkeys calling from beyond the village green,we played soccer.I am not good at soccer,but that evening it was wonderful.Everyone knew the rules. We all spoke the same language of passes and shots.We understood one another perfectly.As darkness came over the field and the match ended,the goal keeper,Juan,walked over to me and said in a matter-of-fact way,“In your home,do you have a moon too?”I was surprised.After I explained to Juan that yes,we did have a moon and yes,it was very similar to his,I felt a sort of awe(敬畏)at the possibilities that existed in his world.In Juan’s world,each village could have its own moon.In Juan’s world.the unknown and undiscovered was vast and marvelous. Anything was possible.In our society,we know that Earth has only one moon.We have looked at our planet from every angle and found all of the wildest things left to find.I can,from my computer at home,pull up satellite images of Juan’s village.There are no more continents and no more moons to search for, little left to discover.At least it seems that way.Yet,as I thought about Juan’s question,I was not sure how much more we could really rule out.I am,in part,an ant biologist,so my thoughts turned to what we know about insect life and I knew that much in the world of insects remains unknown.How much,though?How ignorant(无知的)are we?The question of what we know and do not know constantly bothered me.I began collecting newspaper articles about new species,new monkey,new spider…,and on and on they appear.My drawer quickly filled.I began a second drawer for more general discoveries:new cave system discovered with dozens of nameless species,four hundred species of bacteria found in the human stomach.The second drawer began to fill and as it did I wondered whether there were bigger discoveries out there,not just species,but life that depends on things thought to be useless,life even without DNA.I started a third drawer for these big discoveries.It fills more slowly,but all the same,it fills.In looking into the stories of biological discovery,I also began to find something else,a collection of scientists,usually brilliant occasionally half-mad,who made the discoveries.Those scientists very often see the same things that other scientists see,but they pay more attention to them, and they focus on them to the point of exhaustion(穷尽),and at the risk of the ridicule of their peers. In looking for the stories of discovery,I found the stories of these people and how their lives changed our view of the world.We are repeatedly willing to imagine we have found most of what is left to discover.We used to think that insects were the smallest organisms(生物),and that nothing lived deeper than six hundred meters.Yet,when something new turns up,more often than not,we do not even know its name.65.How did the author feel on his arrival in the Amazon?A.Out of place.B.Full of joy.C.Sleepy.D.Regretful.66.What made that Amazonian evening wonderful?A.He learned more about the local language.B.They had a nice conversation with each other.C.They understood each other while playing.D.He won the soccer game with the goal keeper.67.Why was the author surprised at Juan’s question about the moon?A.The question was too straightforward.B.Juan knew so little about the world.C.The author didn’t know how to answer.D.The author didn’t think Juan was sincere.68.What was the author’s initial purpose of collecting newspaper articles?A.To sort out what we have known.B.To deepen his research into Amazonians.C.To improve his reputation as a biologist.D.To learn more about local cultures.69.How did those brilliant scientists make great discoveries?A.They shifted their viewpoints frequently.B.They followed other scientists closely.C.They often criticized their fellow scientists.D.They conducted in-depth and close studies.70.What could be the most suitable title for the passage?A.The Possible and the Impossible.B.The Known and the Unknown.C.The Civilized and the Uncivilized.D.The Ignorant and the Intelligent.2020年(新高考全国I卷)Jenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor’s degree.Mauer,of Edgar,Wisconsin,grew up on a farm in a family of10children.Her dad worked at a job away from the farm,and her mother ran the farm with the kids.After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college,working to pay her tuition（学费）,because therewas no extra money set aside for a college education.After graduation,she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own.She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing.She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home.She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids.Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree:Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills,and her68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all,she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed（牺牲）to achieve her goal,giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.“Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,”she says.However,her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree.Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that’s pretty powerful.4.What did Jennifer do after high school?She helped her dad with his work.She ran the family farm on her own.A.She supported herself through college.B.She taught her sisters and brothers at home.5.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield?C.To take care of her kids easily. B.To learn from the best nurses.C.To save money for her parents.D.To find a well-paid job there.6.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?D.Her health. B.Her time with family.C.Her reputation.D.Her chance of promotion.7.What can we learn from Jenifer’s story?E.Time is money. B.Love breaks down barriers.F.Hard work pays cation is the key to success.2020年(新高考全国I卷)In the mid-1990s,Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.He left after seven months,physically broken and having lost his mind.A few years later,still attracted to the country,he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.His visit,however,ended up involving a lot more than that.Hence this book,Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia,which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan,where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea.It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land,and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam,his translator,a lovely24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha,his hosts in Tashkent,and a string of foreign aid workers.This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan,made of friendliness and warmth,but also its darker side of society.In Samarkand,Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders,while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing.In Ferghana,he attends a mountain funeral（葬礼）followed by a strange drinking party.And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms,diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references,making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan,seen from Western eyes.His judgment and references are decidedly American,as well as his delicate stomach.As the author explains,this is neither a travel nor a history book,or even a piece of reportage.Whatever it is,the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.8.What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan?A.His friends’invitation.B.His interest in the country.C.His love for teaching.D.His desire to regain health.9.What does the underlined word“that”in paragraph2refer to?A.Developing a serious mental disease.B.Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.C.Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.D.Writing an article about the Aral Sea.10.Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell’s road trip in Uzbekistan?A.Romantic.B.Eventful.C.Pleasant.D.Dangerous.11.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce a book.B.To explain a cultural phenomenon.C.To remember a writer.D.To recommend a travel destination.2021年（天津卷）When people ask me how I started writing,I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language.Having said that,I did not know for a long time what I was looking for.It was not until I followed this feeling to itssource that I discovered I had a passion for writing.With some encouragement from my colleagues,I had one of my poems published.This bit of success,however,was the point where my problem began.Back in1978,I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning,teaching freshman composition.Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons.I composed my lectures on the way,and that was all the thinking time I had.When I returned home,there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.As a way out,I decided to get up two hours before my usual time.My alarm was set for5:00 A.M.The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm’s reach.The second day I set two clocks,one on my night table,and one out in the hallway.I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken.This was when my morning writing began.Since that first morning in1978,I have been following the habit to this day,not making or accepting many excuses for not writing.I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published.When I decided to write a novel,I divided my two hours:the first for poetry,the second for fiction.Well or badly,I wrote at least two pages a day.This is how my novel,The Line of the Sun.was finished.If I had waited to have the time,I would still be waiting to write my novel.What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control.For many people,the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision:taking the time to create,stealing it from yourself if it’s the only way.36.What motivated the author to start her writing career?A.Her strong wish to share.B.Her keen interest in writing.C.Her urgent need to make a living.D.Her passionate desire for fame.37.What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing?A.She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.B.She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.C.She had to take time to discipline her daughter.D.She was unsure about her writing skills.38.Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway?A.In case the clock in her room broke down.B.In case she failed to hear the ringing.C.To force herself out of bed.D.To wake up her family.39.How did the author manage to finish her novel?A.By sticking to writing every morning.B.By writing when her mind was most active.C.By drawing inspirations from classic novels.D.By reducing her teaching hours at school.40.What can we learn from the author’s success in her writing career?A.It is never too late to change your job.B.Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.C.A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action.Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.2019年（江苏卷）The65-year-old Steve Goodwin was found suffering from early Alzheimer’s(阿尔兹海默症)．He was losing his memory.A software engineer by profession，Steve was a keen lover of the piano，and the only musician in his family.Music was his true passion，though he had never performed outside the family.Melissa，his daughter，felt it more than worthwhile to save his music，to which she fell asleep each night when she was young.She thought about hiring a professional pianist to work with her father.Naomi，Melissa’s best friend and a talented pianist，got to know about this and showed willingness to help.“Why do this？”Steve wondered.“Because she cares，”Melissa said.Steve nodded，tear in eye.Naomi drove to the Goodwin home.She told Steve she’d love to hear him play.Steve moved to the piano and sat at the bench，hands trembling as he gently placed his fingers on the keys.Naomi put a small recorder near the piano.Starts and stops and mistakes.Long pauses，heart sinking.But Steve pressed on，playing for the first time in his life for a stranger.“It was beautiful，”Naomi said after listening to the recording.“The music was worth saving.”Her responsibility，her privilege，would be to rescue it.The music was still in Steve Goodwin.It was hidden in rooms with doors about to be locked.Naomi and Steve met every other week and spent hours together.He’d move his fingers clumsily on the piano，and then she’d take his place.He struggled to explain what he heard in his head.He stood by the piano，eyes closed，listening for the first time to his own work being played by someone else.Steve and Naomi spoke in musical code：lines，beats，intervals，moving from the root to end a song in a new key.Steve heard it.All of it.He just couldn’t play it.Working with Naomi did wonders for Steve.It had excited within him the belief he could write one last song.One day，Naomi received an email.Attached was a recording，a recording of loss and love，of the fight.Steve called it“Melancholy Flower”．Naomi heard multiple stops and starts.Steve struggling，searching while his wife Joni called him“honey”and encouraged him.The task was so hard，and Steve，angry and upset，said he was quitting.Joni praised him，telling her husband this could be his signature piece.Naomi managed to figure out16of Steve’s favorite，and most personal，songs.With Naomi’s help，the Goodwin family found a sound engineer to record Naomi playing Steve’s songs.Joni thought that would be the end.But it wasn’t.In the months leading up to the2016Oregon Repertory Singers Christmas concert，Naomi told the director she had a special one in mind:“Melancholy Flower”．She told the director about her project with Steve.The director agreed to add it to the playing list.But Naomi would have to ask Steve’s permission.He considered it an honor.After the concert，Naomi told the family that Steve’s music was beautiful and professional.It needed to be shared in public.The family rented a former church in downtown Portland and scheduled a concert.By the day of the show，more than300people had said they would attend.By then，Steve was having a hard time remembering the names of some of his friends.He knew the path his life was now taking.He told his family he was at peace.Steve arrived and sat in the front row，surrounded by his family.The house lights faded.Naomi took the stage.Her fingers.His heart.65．Why did Melissa want to save her father’s music?A．His music could stop his disease from worsening.B．She wanted to please her dying old father.C．His music deserved to be preserved in the family.D．She wanted to make her father a professional.66．After hearing Steve’s playing，Naomi.A．refused to make a comment on itB．was deeply impressed by his musicC．decided to free Steve from sufferingD．regretted offering help to her friend67．How can the process of Steve’s recording be described?A．It was slow but productive.B．It was beneficial to his health.C．It was tiresome for Naomi.68．Before Steve finished“Melancholy Flower”，his wife Joni.A．thought the music talent of Steve was exhaustedB．didn’t expect the damage the disease brought aboutC．didn’t fully realize the value of her husband’s musicD．brought her husband’s music career to perfection69．How did Steve feel at the concert held in downtown Portland?A．He felt concerned about his illness.B．He sensed a responsibility for music.C．He regained his faith in music.D．He got into a state of quiet.70．What can be a suitable title for the passage?A．The Kindness of FriendsB．The Power of MusicC．The Making of a MusicianD．The Value of Determination2019年（全国卷I）For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue,N.Y.，today is speech day,and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn.The8-year-old is the joker of the class.With shining dark eyes,he seems like the of kid who would enjoy public speaking.But he’s nervous.“I’m here to tell you today why you should…should…”Chris trips on the“-ld,”a.pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers.His teacher,Thomas Whaley,is next to him,whispering support.“…Vote for…me…”Except for some stumbles,Chris is doing amazingly well.When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion,Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.A son of immigrants,Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago.Whaley recalls （回想起）how at the beginning of the year，when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience.What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes.“It takes a lot for any student，”Whaley explains，“especiallyfor a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，‘I don’t know，but I want to know.’”Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president.The answer broke his heart.Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast（夸耀）about themselves.“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,”Whaley says，“is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”24.What made Chris nervous？A.Telling a story.B.Making a speech.C.Taking a test.D.Answering a question.25.What does the underlined word“stumbles”in paragraph2refer to?A.Improper pauses.B.Bad manners.C.Spelling mistakes.D.Silly jokes.26.We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to_________.A.help students see their own strengthsB.assess students’public speaking skillsC.prepare students for their future jobsD.inspire students’love for politics27.Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?A.Humorous.B.Ambitious.C.Caring.D.Demanding.2019年6月(浙江卷)Zachariah Fike has an unusual hobby.He finds old military(军队的)medals for sale in antique stores and on the Internet.But unlike most collectors,Zac tracks down the medals’rightful owners,and returns them.His effort to reunite families with lost medals began with a Christmas gift from his mother,a Purple Heart with the name Corrado A.G.Piccoli,found in an antique shop.Zac knows the meaning of a Purple Heart-he earned one himself in a war as a soldier.So when his mother gave him the medal, he knew right away what he had to do.Through the Internet,Zac tracked down Corrado’s sister Adeline Rockko.But when he finally reached her,the woman flooded him with questions:"Who are you？What antique shop？"However, when she hung up,she regretted the way she had handled the call.So she called Zac back andapologized.Soon she drove to meet Zac in Watertown,N.Y."At that point,I knew she meant business,"Zac says."To drive eight hours to come to see me."The Piccolis grew up the children of Italian immigrants in Watertown.Corrado,a translator for the Army during WWII,was killed in action in Europe.Before hearing from Zac,Adeline hadn’t realized the medal was missing.Like many military medals,the one Zac’s mother had found was a family treasure."This medal was very precious to my parents.Only on special occasions(场合)would they take it out and let us hold it in our hands," Adeline says.As a child,Adeline couldn't understand why the medal was so significant.“But as I grew older,”Adeline says,"and missed my brother more and more,I realized that was the only thing we had left." Corrado Piccoli’s Purple Heart medal now hangs at the Italian American Civic Association in Watertown.Zac recently returned another lost medal to a family in Alabama.Since he first reunited Corrado’s medal,Zac says his record is now5for5.21.Where did Zac get a Purple Heart medal for himself？A.In the army.B.In an antique shop.C.From his mother.D.From Adeline Rockko.22.What did Zac realize when Adeline drove to meet him？A.She was very impolite.B.She was serious about the medal.C.She suspected his honesty.D.She came from a wealthy family.23.What made Adeline treasure the Purple Heart?A.Her parents’advice.B.Her knowledge of antiques.C.Her childhood dream.D.Her memory of her brother.2018年(北京市)My First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first marathon,one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks,leaving me only two weeks to train.Yet,I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my7th year in school.In my first P.E.class,the teacher required us to runlaps and then hit a softball.I didn’t do either well.He later informed me that I was“not athletic”.。

热点练04阅读理解之日常生活●就近原则寻找信息线索；●选项中出现时间年代时，往往要注意与原文中年代的前后对应关系；●绝对选项常是干扰项，意思太泛太窄要小心；●警惕无关离题词，两项相近有答案；●选项对比原文时，与原文重复或同义改写的字越多的往往就是正确选项；●总体观、相互补，做题不用按顺序，选先做易后做难，莫忘近邻上下文；●放在段尾的名字有时也会有提示词：①因果连词；②总结性连词；③转折性连词具体策略：●注意支干词数最多的选项。

一般说来，支干项越长，词数越多，所包含的信息就越多越全面，当然正确性就越大。

对付论述性的文章或科技知识的理解，运用此法特别有效。

●暂缓考虑含有all ，every ，whole ，completely ，certainly ，surely 等词的选项，因为这些词语表达的意思太绝对，常常有悖于逻辑。

●重视含有perhaps ，maybe ，almost ，possibly ，probably 等词的选项，因为这些词语使表达比较婉转，逻辑上成立，符合常理，因而正确率高。

●留心“Both A and C”，“All above”或“None”此类的选项，答案的可能性较大，因为它们包含的信息较多。

●关注：“We don't know.”、“It is not talked about in the passage.”或“We are not sure about this.”这样的选项，因为此类选项的表述十分巧妙，让你忙乎了半天找不到答案，最后再以这样的表述跟你开个玩笑，使你难以置信，不敢下手，实际上很可能它就是正确答案。

阅读理解话题日常生活类是高考英语常考也是必考题，经常出现在高考题阅读理解A 篇、B 篇和七选五题型中，具体体现在个人生活，学习，交际等方面。

●含something ，certain ，somebody 等不定代词●变化的是解change ，delay ，improve ，postpone ，increase●重要的、根本的、基础的是解important ，real base ，be based on ，on the basis of●简单的、具体的不是解，复杂的、概括的、抽象的经常是解；照抄原文的不是解，同义替换的经常是解；合理项经常不是解，不合理项经常是解。

2020年高考英语阅读理解日常生活类专练（附答案）1.阅读下面短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.Recite and repeat in conversation.When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.Ask the other person to recite and repeat.You can let other people help you remember their names. After you've been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you're making to learn their names.Admit you don't know.Admitting that you can't remember someone's name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say, "I'm working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?"Use associations.Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng…… tall, black hair." To reinforce(加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering everyone. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.Go early.Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time.That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others—an automatic review for you.（1）If you can't remember someone's name, you may .A. tell him the truthB. tell him a white lieC. ask him for pityD. ask others to help you（2）When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember .A. all their namesB. a couple of names firstC. just their last namesD. as many names as possible（3）What does the text mainly tell us?A. Tips on an important social skill.B. Importance of attending parties.C. How to make use of associations.D. How to recite and repeat names.2.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

高中英语阅读——日常生活类1、Homesick is a compound word made up of HOME and SICK．You know what each word means on its own, of course．But think about what the words mean when they are used together．Homesick means SICK FOR HOME．Now think for a minute about SEASICK．If you change the word home in the definition(释义)to the word sea, would the definition fit SEASICK? Seasick means SICK BY THE MOVEMENT ON THE SEA．When you are homesick ,the only place you want to be is at home．When you are seasick, the last place you want to be is at seA．Have you ever heard of a person being heartsick? Heartsick doesn’t mean that something is wrong with a person’s heart．people are heartsick when they are hurt deep inside and when they feel as if their hearts are broken．But, on the other hand, we have such compound words as handshake, handstand, and handbag．Perhaps you may write definitions for them．【小题1】The word SEASICK means“______”．A．to be eager to go to the seaB．what has nothing to do with the seaC．to be sick because of the seaD．that the sea is terrible【小题2】When we say a person is heartsick, we mean that________．A．his heart is sickB．his heart needs testingC．he’s sorry at heartD．he’s terribly disappointed and sad、【小题3】“The last place you want to be”is_________．A．where you want to be mostB．where you want to be leastC．where you go the lastD．the last place you go to【小题4】The definitions of handshake, handstand and handbag are_______．A．easy to knowB．difficult to knowC．impossible to learnD．unnecessary to learn2、Friends come to visit us in the evening, they spend their time telling us they are in a hurry and looking at their watches．It isn’t that our friends are all very busy, it is just that When we haven’t got a television．People think that we are very strange．“But what do you do in the evening?”，they are always asking．The answer is very simple．Both my wife and I have hobbies．We certainly don’t spend our evenings staring at the walls．My wife enjoys cooking and painting and often attends evening classes in foreign languages．This is particularly useful as we often go abroad for our holidays．I collect stamps and I’m always busy with my collection．Both of us enjoy listening to the music andplaying chess together．Sometimes there are power cuts and we have no electricity in the house．This does not worry us, we just light candles and carry on with what we were doing before．Our friends, however, are lost---no television!---So they don’t know what to do．On such evenings our house is very full ---they all come to us．They all have a good time．Instead of sitting in silence in front of the television, everybody talks and plays games．【小题1】The couple have not got a television, because．A．they are not rich enoughB．they are strange peopleC．they enjoy spending evenings in their own waysD．they don’t know what to do when there are power cuts【小题2】Both of the couple are interested in．A．learning languagesB．travelingC．staying home aloneD．watching people play games【小题3】At night when there is no electricity, the couple．A．have to stare at the wallsB．can do nothing but sit in silenceC．will have many visitorsD．have to go out for candles【小题4】The writer tries to tell us that ____．A．the television is usefulB．electricity is importantC．life is enjoyable without televisionD．life is impossible without a television3、One day a lawyer’s wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor．The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop．He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的)．He therefore said to the man．“But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me．”“Sir,”replied the lawyer．“Here I have＄500,,whether you cure my wife or you kill her．I'll give you all this．”The doctor was reassured and went into the house．When he reached the woman's bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little．She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方) her medicine, she soon dieD．He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promiseD．“Did you kill my wife?”asked the lawyer．“Of course I didn't,”said the doctor．“Well! Did you cure my wife?”asked the man．“I'm afraid that was impossible,”replied the doctor．“Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you．”【小题1】Before entering the lawyer’s house the doctor stopped for a while,because_____ ．A．the doctor wanted to ask something about his wife's illnessB．the doctor thought it impossible to save the womanC．the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay himD．the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills【小题2】Because the lawyer’s wife was seriously ill, the doctor_____ ．A．couldn’t do much and didn't save her lifeB．tried his best and saved her at lastC．had to do everything he could for herD．had to spend a lot of time to cure her【小题3】The word “reassured”in the passage means __________．A．he was told again and againB．he was paid some money firstC．he was quite sure that he would be paidD．he was quite sure that he could cure the woman【小题4】Which of the following is the best title (标题)for the passage? A．The Lawyer and His WifeB．The Lawyer's TrickC．A Good Doctor and a Poor LawyeD．A Serious Illness4、It’s well-known that meditation (冥想) has many benefits, but do youknow how to practice it for a beginner?Set a proper sceneFind a space for meditation．It should be private and quiet．Make sure the temperature is comfortable．Sit on a cushion (垫子) if the floor is uncomfortable．You may play soft music if you like.Take a moment to loosen up．Remember that the goal of meditation is to relax．Loosen your clothing, remove your shoes and have a good stretch．Do your best to ease any muscle tension that might keep you from achieving relaxation．Make an effort to relax your facial muscles．Focus on your breathSit down in the space you’ve prepareD．Close your eyes and breathe．Each time you breathe in, count “one”．Each time you breathe out, count “one”．The idea is to strengthen being in the moment —the last breath doesn’t matter, and the next one doesn’t matter; only this one matters．Feel your breath inflate (胀大) your lungs and push on your diaphragm (隔膜)．Feel how sweet it is to inhale the fresh air．As you do this, your body will gradually begin to relax and all of your attention will be centered within your minD．Return to real lifeOnce you feel fully centered in your mind, allow yourself to gradually drift back to real life．Move your fingers and toes and slowly wake your body up．Open your eyes and remain there for a few minutes until your senses comeback, and then slowly stand up．Even if you can’t make it fully into your mind, you still get some benefits from it．If you want to feel better, you just need to practice．Set about 10 minutes around the same time every day and repeat this exercise.【小题1】The text is about _________.A．steps in practicing meditation for beginnersB．tips on how to breathe slowlyC．the benefits of practicing meditationD．the best way to stay relaxed【小题2】Which of the following can best fill in the blank?A．Forget yourself.B．Prepare yourself for it.C．Avoid being disturbed.D．Pay attention to your inner self．【小题3】The underlined word “inhale”in the text can be replaced by“__________”.A．look forB．take inC．keep awayD．think of【小题4】To gain greater benefits of meditation, beginners are advised to__________.A．do some exercise in advanceB．listen to some popular musicC．practice it every dayD．spend a long time in practicing it5、The most important day Helen Keller remembered in all her life was the one on which her teacher, Anne Sullivan, came to her．It was three months before she was seven years old．On the afternoon of that day, Helen knew that something was happening．She went outside and waited at the door of the house．She could feel the sun on her face and she could touch the leaves of the plants．Then she felt someone walking towards her．She thought it was her mother and she went to her and held her close．This was the teacher who had come to teach all things to her and, above all, to love her．The next morning, the teacher took her into her room and gave her a doll．When Helen was playing with it, Miss．Sullivan slowly spelled the word “d －o－l－l”onto her hand．Helen learnt a lot of words like this．After the teacher had been with her for several weeks, Helen understood that everything had aname．One day Helen didn’t understand the difference between “mug”and “water”．She became angry and threw the doll on the floor．In her quiet, dark world she didn’t feel sorry for doing it．Then her teacher took her out into the warm sunshine．They walked down to the well where someone was drawing water．Her teacher put her hand under the water and spelled the word “w－a －t－e－r”at the same time in her other hand．Suddenly, Helen felt an understanding．She knew then that “w－a－t－e－r”was the wonderful cool something flowing over her hand．That living word awakened her spirit, gave it light, hope, fun and set it free!【小题1】How was the girl different from other children？A．She didn’t know how to play games．B．She was angry all the time．C．She couldn’t speak．D．She was deaf and blind．【小题2】Helen learnt new words when ______．A．she went to the wellB．Miss．Sullivan spelled them on her handC．the teacher gave her a dollD．she knew the difference between two words【小题3】What can the reader learn from the passage？A．How to spell different words and understand their meanings．B．The way to feel sorry for doing something wrong．C．The idea of how to describe things and make them feel real．D．When someone is drawing water, we should go to feel it．6、The first visit to a foreign country that I can remember was when I was about seven years old．We lived about 5 miles away from the Canadian border(边界)．My family and I went to Parc Safari, Quebec, a wonderful place that has animals and rides．We drove down a nice long road．My sister and I sat in the back of the car, and it was a hatchback(有仓门式后背的汽车) so we opened it up．I remember feeding the animals snacks we had bought for ourselves.When we arrived, there were not monkeys because they had escaped and had not been found．I remember thinking to myself, how cool it would be to see a monkey in our backyard.Even though the monkeys were not there it was still so much fun．When we reached the area that had camels, giraffes and other animals, I remember one of the camels reached into the car to get our snacks．However, we were a little gross out because the camels seemed to froth(吐白沫) at the mouth and we had camel slobber(口水) all over the car and us.It was one of the best family vacations that I can remember．It was not too far from home, it was in a different country and it was with my family．I cannot remember if we went on the rides or not but seeing many animals was a greattime．Now I am grown up and have a son, and I am planning to go there again．He is 7 years old and I think he is at a great age to enjoy a trip like this．I am sure it has changed a lot over the years but it will still be a great family trip. 【小题1】Where did the author live when he was 7 years old?A．In CanadaB．In the central USC．Near the Canadian borderD．In Parc Safari【小题2】During the trip, the author ________.A．saw a monkeyB．fed some monkeysC．was angry with the giraffesD．had been in close contact with the camels【小题3】What does the underlined part “gross out”in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．uncomfortableB．excitedC．tiredD．surprised【小题4】What does the author intend to do?A．To have a holiday abroad with his parents.B．To take his 7-year-old son to a zoo.C．To revisit the place he went to at seven.D．To have a family trip in his own country.7、We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok．This is our first trip to Thailand(泰国)．All the different smells make us want to try the food．We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight．The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean．We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.Tuesday, March 27thBangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting．We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables．Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai．We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.Friday, March 30thOur trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring．We visited a small village in the mountains．The village people here love the quiet life--no computers or phones．They are the kindest people I have ever met．They always smile and say “hello”．Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness．I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.【小题1】The diaries above show the writer’s _____ days in Thailand.A．3B．7C．15D．30【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE?A．Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.B．The writer is traveling alone in Thailand.C．Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains.D．The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.【小题3】The people in the village _____.A．are friendly to othersB．like to speak EnglishC．are very weakD．hope to live in the cities【小题4】What is the best title for the whole diary?A．My First TravelB．The Outside WorldC．Traveling in ThailandD．A Country on the Train8、I’m Mary．I have a piece of good news to tell you.My parents bought a new flat in the centre of the city．The rooms are not big, but they are allcomfortable．There are more rooms than our old flat．I am excited(激动) because I have my own bedroom．In the old flat, I share the bedroom with my sister．My favourite room in the new flat is my bedroom．I can be alone (单独) in it．It is my own small world．I can listen to music, read comics and chat with my friends on the phone．I can also look for things on the internet and send e-mails to my e-friends．Kitchen is my favourite room, too．I like helping my mother with the cooking．She is not only a good teacher but also a good cook．She often teaches me how to make some different dishes．She lived in Sichuan when she was a child．So she likes hot food and she can cook very delicious hot food．【小题1】What’s Mary’s new flat like?A．Big and comfortableB．Small and not comfortableC．Big but not comfortableD．Small but comfortable【小题2】Mary can do the following things in the bedroom except(除了)__________．A．play the pianoB．chat with her friendsC．send e-mailsD．listen to music【小题3】Which room does Mary like best?A．The kitchenB．Her bedroomC．The sitting roomD．Both A and B【小题4】What does Mary’s mother do?A．A teacherB．A cookC．A housewifeD．A worker9、he best way of learning a language is using it．The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible．Sometimes you'll get your words mixed up( 混合) and people will not understand you．Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can' t understand them．But if you keep your sense of humor ( 幽默感) ，you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make．Don't be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes．It's better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you ，because they don't understand what you are saying．The most important thing for learning English is ："Don't be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes."【小题1】The writer thinks that the best way for you to learn a language is ____．A．writingB．listeningC．using itD．learning grammar【小题2】What should you do in learning English?A．Be careful not to make any mistake．B．Write as quickly as you can．C．Laugh more often．D．Speak English as much as you can．【小题3】When people laugh at your mistakes，you should ____．A．not careB．be happyC．feel worriedD．be unhappy【小题4】When you make a mistake ，you should ____．A．keep quietB．keep your sense of humorC．be kindD．get angry10、Joan is an American girl．She lives in China now．She is in my class．Her parents work in China, too, but her brother works in the U.S.A．He often writes letters to them．Joan likes Chinese class very much, and likes speaking Chinese with us after class．Her father teaches us English well．We all like his class．On Sundays, Joan goes to the People's Park with her father and mother．Sometimes she goes shopping with her mother．They like the Chinese food very much．It's a happy family．【小题1】Joan is from ________．A．ChinaB．JapanC．the U.S.AD．Canada【小题2】Joan likes speaking ________with us after class．A．ChineseB．EnglishC．FrenchD．Japanese【小题3】Joan's ________ is an English teacher．A．fatherB．motherC．brotherD．father and mother【小题4】How often does Joan go to the shop?A．OftenB．NeverC．Every SundayD．Sometimes11、阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

2013高考英语二轮考点复习讲义：阅读理解-日常活动与学校生活.链接1（2012全国卷1）Grown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning , which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials(尝试)increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表)are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overleaming explains why cramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning. on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.67. W ho is the main idea of paragraph I?A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children arc easy to remember.68.The author explains the law of overleaming by_________.A. presenting research findingsB. selling down general rulesC. making a comparisonD. using examples69. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is_______.A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies70. What does the word "they" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Commonly accepted rules.B. The multiplication tables.C. Things easily forgotten.D. School subjects.71. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It's helpful only in a limited way.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It increases students' learning interest.链接2（2012江苏卷）Franz Kafka wrote that "a book must be the ax (斧子) for the frozen sea inside us. " I once shared this sentence with a class of seventh graders, and it didn't seem to require any explanation.We’d just finished John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. When we read the end together out loud in class, my toughest boy, a star basketball player, wept a little, and so did I. "Are you crying?" one girl asked, as she got out of her chair to takea closer look. "I am," I told her, "and the funny thing is I've read it many times. "But they understood. When George shoots Lennie, the tragedy is that we realize it was always going to happen. In my 14 years of teaching in a New York City public middle school, I've taught kids with imprisoned parents, abusive parents, irresponsible parents; kids who are parentsAlong with Of Mice and Men, my groups read: Sounder, The Red Pony, Lord of the Flies, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. The students didn't always read from the expected point of view. About The Red Pony, one student said, "it’s about being a man, it’s about manliness. " I had never before seen the parallels between Scarface and Macbeth, nor had I heard Lady Macbeth's soliloquies (独白)read as raps (说唱) , but both made sense; the interpretations were playful, but serious. Once introduced to Steinbeck's writing, one boy went on to read The Grapes of Wrath and told me repeatedly how amazing it was that "all these people hate each other, and they're all white. " His historical view was broadening, his sense of his own country deepening. Year after year former students visited and told me how prepared they had felt in their first year in college as a result of the classes.Year after year, however, we are increasing the number of practice tests. We are trying to teach students to read increasingly complex texts, not for emotional punch (碰撞) but for text complexity. Yet, we cannot enrich (充实) the minds of our students by testing them on texts that ignore their hearts. We are teaching them that words do no. amaze but confuse. We mav succeed in raising test scores, but we will fail to teach that reading can be transformative and that it belongs to them.66. The underlined words in Paragraph 1 probably mean that a book helps to_______A. realize our dreamsB. give support to our life 'C. smooth away difficultiesD. awake our emolions67. Why were the students able to understand the novel Of Mice and Men?A. Because they spent much time reading it.B. Because they had read the novel beforeC. Because they came from a public school. ,D. Because they had similar life experiences.68. T he girl left the selective high school possibly because_______.A. she was a literary-minded girlB. her parents were immigrantsC. she couldn't fit in with her classD. her father was then in prison69. T o the author's surprise, the students read the novels ________.A. creativelyB. passivelyC. repeatedlyD. carelessly70. T he author writes the passage mainly to________.A. introduce classic works of literatureB. advocate teaching literature to touch the heartC. argue for equality among high school studentsD. defend the current testing system【试题解析】细节理解题。

Test 1Amazing Dad Builds Roller Coaster in BackyardChildren tend to ask for many things and often most of their parents would say “No”．Will Pemble is not among those parents and when his son asked if he could have a roller coaster in their backyard，the 50­year­old dad made a decision，which his son would never forget.He said，“Yes.”The father made his son’s—and probably his own—dream come true after he was asked to build the roller coaster at their home in San Francisco following a trip to a local theme park.After spending around 3,500 on building materials and more than 300 hours，the cool dad finally completed a 55­meter­long roller coaster.Mr.Pemble，an e­commerce professional，said，“We were just back from one of many amusement park trips and Lyle asked a simple question，‘Why don’t we build our own roller coaster，Dad？’”he recalled.He couldn’t think of a single good reason to say no to his 10­year­old son and thus started the building task.The amazing father also wanted to show his children that anything is possible once you put your mind to it.Mr.Pemble himself is a physics enthusiast and he saw this as an opportunity to teach some physics and science to his kids.“Today，our backyard roller coaster is an unending source of excitement，challenge，education and connection，” the dad said.Since the word went out，he has had several requests from fans asking him to build them backyard roller coasters，said Mr.Pemble.Mr.Pemble loves the roller coaster because it has helped him bring three things he cherishes most together：physics，fun and family.When asked if building more rides in his future to earn his living，the proud dad said，“If I’m honest，I can’t think of a single good reason to say no so that could well happen in the future.“Our mission is purely to share our love of physics，family，and fun so one thing has just led to another.It’s amazing that all of this came from a kid asking one simple question and a dad saying yes.”Note：e­commerce [′iːkɒmзːs]n．电子商务Have a Try：1．The father started building the roller coaster for the following reasons EXCEPT . A．he wanted to show that he was different from most parentsB．he couldn’t think of a good reason to refuse his sonC．he wanted to show his kids that anything is possibleD．he thought his kids could learn some science while building the coaster2．We can infer from the reading that .A．building their backyard roller coaster was just a piece of cake for the fatherB．the building of the roller coaster involves physicsC．the father is a physicistD．the father is making a living by building roller coasters for others3．The father loves the roller coaster because .A．his kids can have fun in the backyardB．it shows that he has overcome a great challengeC．it brings physics，fun and family together，which he treasures mostD．it is a good example of making the impossible possibleTest 2American High School LifeSchool SubjectsIn America，after middle school comes high school.It includes grades 9 through 12.Students are required to take certain subjects like English，social studies，math，science and physical education.In addition，they have elective subjects.Electives include subjects in technology，music，art and foreign languages.Cheating in any form is strictly banned in American schools.And in fact，high school students usually don’t cheat.A student caught cheating at examination or copying another student will be punished，even forced to leave school.School ActivitiesEach school holds certain yearly activities for the entire school body，such as homecoming，prom night，holiday celebrations，etc.Homecoming is celebrated each fall，usually on a weekend.It usually includes a parade and ends with a football game and school dance.The prom is a formal dance for students in grades 11 and 12.At the prom，students dance，have snacks and drinks，and chat.Besides hosting events for holidays such as the Fourth of July and Halloween，individual high schools often have their own special events.SportsMost high schools have at least one sports team that competes in local events，and all students are encouraged to take part in athletics.Schools often offer football，baseball and softball，basketball，volleyball，tennis，and soccer.Some may even have sports like golf，swimming，gymnastics and cross­country skiing.Part­time JobsMany high school students have part­time jobs by the age of 15 or 16，some even earlier.Their first jobs are often babysitting or cutting lawns，but later they will likely get a job at a fast­food restaurant，video store，or clothing shop.DrivingSixteen is the legal driving age in most states，and students usually want to own a car as soon as they can.Some parents allow their children to drive a family car，and may even buy a car as a graduation present.Notes：1．homecoming返校节2．prom night舞会之夜Have a Try：1．Students are asked to take as a certain subject.A．music B．artC．science D．Chinese2．The first part­time jobs for high school students are often .A．fast­food restaurant waitersB．babysitting or cutting lawnsC．working in video storesD．working in clothing shops3．We know from the reading that .A．middle school includes Grade 9 through 12 in AmericaB．on a weekend of each fall，homecoming is celebrated by studentsC．if you were 16，it is legal to drive a car in the USAD．the car is too expensive to buy，so the parents won’t buy it for their children4．We can most probably find this passage in a .A．magazine B．posterC．storybook D．postcardTest 3Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2014 WinnersJust Recently the Asian Women of Achievement Awards (AW A) has been launched.The award is the most established one for Asian women，and it celebrates the achievements of pioneering Asian Women in the UK.The awards range from inspirational business leaders and entrepreneurs to community workers and cultural figures in the UK.Divya was recognized for being “a pioneer in a male dominated industry”．Nehal Bhogaita，community support worker，was highly praised for having dedicated her life to inspiring people with disabilities.Both were listed in the Young Asian Women of Achievement Award category. Professor Geeta Nargund was recognized for her work in the fertility field，and she has a great influence both at home and abroad，as she works hard to make sure that more women will get treated.The internationally famous doctor is determined to make fertility treatment safer and more affordable both in the UK and in developing countries.Geeta deserves the highest award on account of the results she’s already achieved as well as her determination to keep doing more. Taking home the AW A in Finance was Valerie Dias.Having achieved so much in her career at Visa Europe，she also safeguards children and young people.The judges said “aside from her work at Visa，she is an incredibly generous person with her time and does a great deal of voluntary work”．Samera Ashraf took the AWA in Sport in recognition of the tremendous battle she has fought against traditional views.Described as a disappointment and a failure by many people and even her teacher，Samera is a fighter.The martial arts enthusiast has overcome lots of difficulties in her life to get to where she is today，and is now determined to helping others.Founded by India­born author and entrepreneur Pinky Lilani OBE in 1999，and held in association with The Royal Bank of Scotland，the Asian Women of Achievement Awards are to recognize the contribution of Asian women to Britain’s economy and society.Pinky Lilani said，“There is a growing confidence，positivity and youth about the new generation of Asian women achievers in Britain.Today，Asian women occupy positions ofinfluence and power at the heart of British business，politics and society.”Notes：1．entrepreneur [ˌɒntrəprə′nзː]n．企业家2．fertility [fə′tIlətI]n．生育3．in association with 与……联合Have a Try：1．How many winners of the 2014 AW A are mentioned in the reading?A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven.2．The winners will receive their awards in .A．the UK B．IndiaC．China D．any Asian country3．Geeta Nargund was awarded the AWA for .A．she is a great doctor in fertility fieldB．she is a famous doctor internationallyC．she is more than a doctorD．Both A and C4．Samera Ashraf won the AWA for her .A．excellent performance in sportsB．determination to become a martial artistC．fighting against traditional viewsD．helping othersTest 4Madagascar：A Wonderland of NatureDo you know the movie Madagascar？It tells the story of four animals.They have a big adventure in Madagascar.Let’s visit this beautiful place together!Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean，south of the equator，in Africa.It is the 4th biggest island in the world.Madagascar is just like a big zoo.We see a lot of monkeys，frogs，snakes and birds.Madagascar is a beautiful place with lots of special animals and plants，which only live on this island in the whole world.Madagascar is a fantastic wonderland，which contains everything，white sandy beaches，rainforest，mountains，and other kind of special nature.So Madagascar is called the “Eighth Continent” due to its amazing diversity.Lemurs are Madagascar’s most special animals.Some lemurs are red and some are white.Some lemurs are as small as a mouse and some are as big as a man.They all live in Madagascar.They have long tails and can jump very far.Lemurs like eating fruits，tree leaves and insects.The most famous plant is the baobab tree.The baobab is known as “upside­down tree”．This is likely from an older African legend.The story goes that after the creation，each of the animals was given a tree to plant and the stupid hyena planted the baobab upside down！Lemurs love eating its fruits.Local people love it too.It is like a bottle and they can get water from its trunk.We know insects eat plants.But some plants in Madagascar eat insects.They are called pitcher plants.Small insects fall into its big bag.They never come out.People in Madagascar are polite and friendly.They like eating rice and corn.They grow coffee beans and vanilla.Their favorite animal is the ox because oxen work hard on the farm.Welcome to Madagascar，Island at the End of the Earth，which offers you “Robinson Crusoe”style holidays on endless sandy white beaches.Earth’s oldest island is an amazing place of variety and extraordinary experiences.Notes：1．baobab tree猴面包树2．hyena [haI′iːnə]n．土狼3．pitcher plant猪笼草4．vanilla [və′nIlə]n．香草Have a Try：1．Madagascar is called the “Eighth Continent” mainly because .A．it is an island country in the oceanB．it is south of the equatorC．of its unique wildlife and natural wondersD．of its fascinating beauty2．The baobab is known as “upside­down tree” for .A．it has been grown upside downB．it just looks like upside­downC．its trunk is full of water just like a water bottleD．its fruits are eaten by lemurs so its treetop becomes small3．Madagascar has the following good reputations EXCEPT .A．a big zoo with all the animals unfound anywhere elseB．the “Eighth Continent”C．Island at the End of the EarthD．Earth’s oldest island4．We can infer from the reading that .A．the best time to go to Madagascar is in winterB．Madagascar is the kingdom of lemurs and baobabs，native only to MadagascarC．plants in Madagascar eat insectsD．Madagascar is a wonderland for nature loversTest 5Mom’s 18­Point iPhone Rules for Son13­year­old Greg Hoffman had been begging his parents for an iPhone all year.So on Christmas morning he was excited to find the object of his desire under the tree，but there was a catch.The phone came with an 18­point set of terms and conditions that he had to agree to before the phone could be his.And the agreement did not come from Apple or the phone provider；it was from his mother.His mom，Janell Hoffman，included a contract along with the iPhone that listed eighteen conditions or rules that Greg has to follow if he wants to keep it.Some of the rules limit the time he can use the phone：not after 7：30 p．m.，and he can’t take it to school.He also has to promise not to send “hurtful” text messages and e­mails to people; give his passwords to his parents，and always answer the phone when his mom or dad calls.Greg also has to use his own money to replace the phone if it’s broken or lost.Janell says the idea behind the contract is to teach her son to have a sense of responsibility and to learn to “co­exist with technology，not be ruled by it”．She told him not to use this technology to lie，fool，or cheat another human being.Most of the terms do not just apply to the iPhone，but to life.She also advised him to，“Keep your eyes up.See the world happening around you.Stare out a window.Listen to the birds.Take a walk.Talk to a stranger.Wonder without googling.”“You are growing up in a fast and ever changing world.Trust your powerful mind and giant heart above any machine.“I hope that you understand it is my job to raise you into a well rounded，healthy young man that can function in the world and co­exist with technology，not be ruled by it.“I love you.I hope you enjoy your awesome new iPhone.Merry Christmas！”Notes：1．terms and conditions条款和条件2．contract [′kɒntrækt]n．契约；合同Have a Try：1．The underlined word “catch” in the first paragraph means “”．A．great secret B．set of conditionsC．hidden difficulty D．piece of paper2．Mom gave her son the 18­point contracts with the iPhone in order to .A．keep in touch with him at any timeB．teach him to have a sense of responsibilityC．let him learn to use new technologyD．adjust himself to the ever changing world3．Which of the following may NOT be one of the 18 rules?A．Do not use this technology to lie，fool another human being.B．Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads “Mom” or “Dad”．Not ever.C．I will always know the password.D．Take it to school but turn it off or silence it while having classes.Test 6New Zealand：God’s Own CountryNo matter where the dads and their children go，that location immediately becomes a tourist destination.Recently the last stop of the reality TV show Where Are We Going，Dad？headed for New Zealand，which was expected to become a popular travel destination for Chinese fans of the show.New Zealand was the last country on Earth to be settled by humans.As such，it’s a paradise for exotic birds.It is filled with natural wonders like active volcanoes，snowy mountaintops，glaciers near beaches and caves full of glowworms.Indeed，you can’t see many of these wonders anywhere else in the world.Eighty million years of isolation in a time capsule has brought about the unique native wildlife of New Zealand.It is referred to as an “ultimate storehouse for discontinued zoological models”．New Zealand native trees are evergreens，so the country remains green all year round.New Zealand is a land of unique birds.The best known is the flightless kiwi，New Zealand’s national symbol and New Zealanders refer to themselves as Kiwis.Also flightless are the weak and the endangered kakapo，the world’s largest parrot which can just scramble up into shrubs and small trees.New Zealand has abundant and diverse marine life，and whale watching and swimming with dolphins are two of New Zealand’s most highly recommended tourist experiences.You’re able to watch dolphins and whales on boat tours.There is no better way to travel the ruggedly beautiful wilderness of New Zealand than on horseback.Horse riding is the best way to truly explore New Zealand—from beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see，to snow­capped volcanoes and enchanting native forests.Riding on horseback allows you to get back to nature and enjoy the solitude and harmony of the New Zealand wilderness.New Zealand welcomes everyone to experience and discover its unique and precious natural heritage.Be sure to make as little impact as possible，so future generations may also enjoy it as you do.Notes：1．glowworm萤火虫2．the weak黑秧鸡3．kakapo鸮鹦鹉4．ruggedly [′rʌɡIdlI]ad v.险峻地；粗犷地Have a Try：1．Why are many of New Zealand’s plants and animals unique?A．Because it was the last country on Earth to be settled by humans.B．Because it is far away from other continents.C．Because of being isolated from the other continents for millions of years.D．Because its wildness is rugged.2．The reading mainly introduces to us .A．New Zealand’s beautiful nature and unique wildlifeB．New Zealand is a big zooC．the best ways of travelling New ZealandD．New Zealand has evergreen trees and abundant animals3．The best way to travelling around New Zealand while on land is .A．whale watchingB．walking through a volcanoC．playing with dolphinsD．horse ridingTest 7Qualities of a Good VolunteerGood volunteers bring a lot of energy to the project.The efforts of volunteers prove invaluable for worthy causes such as helping the needy at soup kitchens or dig­ging a well to provide an undeveloped village with fresh water.But there may be such a volunteer who wanders around with his head buried in his smartphone，which is not much better than having no volunteers at all.What qualities does a good volunteer need to possess?EmpathyFirst and foremost，a volunteer should care about the people—or animals—who need his help.This means the volunteer looks past cultural，religious and social differences and is only concerned that his efforts are making a positive impact on the lives of others.He must also respect the privacy of the people he helps.Lending a hand at a homeless shelter，for example，doesn’t give a volunteer the right to discuss the situations of the people who need the shelter outside of the volunteer group.PassionPassion is an important quality that a good volunteer should possess.Volunteering for his favorite cause isn’t just another way to spend a Saturday; it’s something he looks forward to doing，something he feels a need to do.His enthusiasm is so genuine that he tells other people about the work he does and encourages other people to get on board.A volunteer with this kind of passioncan be a one­person advertising agency for a worthy cause.ProfessionalismA good volunteer is reliable and dependable.He treats volunteering with the same level of professionalism that he does his job，and he respects the rules that come with it.He does what he says he’s going to do and fights through obstacles to make it happen.He also doesn’t lower his level of quality output because he isn’t being paid for it; he puts his best effort forward because his reward is the difference he’s making.Team PlayerIt’s important for a volunteer to be a self­starter，but it’s equally important for him to know how to workas part of a team.He knows how to collaborate with other volunteers with passions.No matter what differences in personality，upbringing or outlook，everyone involved is in it for the same purpose：to help those who are unable to help themselves.Notes：1．collaborate [kə′læbəreIt]v．合作，协作2．upbringing [′ʌpbrIŋIŋ]n．抚育；教养Have a Try：1．A good volunteer should possess the following qualities EXCEPT .A．a compassionate heartB．enthusiasm for volunteering workC．sense of responsibilityD．personal purpose2．We know from the reading that a good volunteer .A．can discuss those he has helpedB．obeys the rules as a volunteerC．gets well paidD．always act alone3．The underlined phrase “get on board” in the 3rd paragraph probably refers to “”．A．get knowledge of volunteeringB．get self­trainedC．take partD．behave wellTest 8Salzburg—City of MusicSalzburg is a picturesque little city in the Salzkammergut Lake district of Austria.It is known for its beautiful countryside—caves，lakes，mountains，and its festivals，arts and music events.The “Small Paradise” attracts visitors from home and abroad all the year round.The most well known son of Salzburg，Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart，is the reason for thousands of tourists going there.In fact，much of the town still looks the same as it did in Mozart’s days.Music festivals are held here every year，which enables people to enjoy the musical feasts made by world famous musicians.Mozart’s birthplace has been turned into a museum.Personal possessions，including a violin he used as a child，are kept there.And you can see a Father pushing the young Mozart to the limits of his capacity to become the outstanding musician that he was.It seemed cruel，but greatness was made.The city could be a beautiful and touching old song，telling people stories of the old times，or a fine old painting.The Sound of Music，the Hollywood movie from 1965，is an adaptation of the life­story of Maria V on Trapp，a daughter of Austria.In 1938 when the Nazis over ran the country，the Von Trapps escaped to the USA.Today，the “Original Sound of Music Tour” is one of the most popular tours in the city.The tour will take you to see the breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of the movie were filmed，and the typical places in the movie，such as the gardens where the children and Maria ran slowly around singing Do­Re­Mi...Music is everywhere in the air in Salzburg.As you walk around，you can see street musicians，playing on their violins.They smile as they play，and seem to really enjoy the music they make，as if the coins and notes dropped in their hats are of secondary importance.http：///salzburg­austria­a­music­lo v ers­paradise/Notes：1．the Salzkammergut Lake district萨尔茨卡默古特湖区2．capacity [kə′pæsItI]n．能力3．breathtaking [′breθteIkIŋ]adj.惊人的；令人激动的；不寻常的Have a Try：1．Salzburg attracts people all over the world for the following reasons EXCEPT . A．it is Mozart’s hometownB．the famous Hollywood film The Sound of Music was shot hereC．Salzburg is a city of music with a long historyD．Salzburg has breathtaking scenery2．It can be inferred from the reading that is the very soul of Salzburg.A．music B．beautyC．culture D．art3．Why is Salzburg famous as a City of Music?A．Because it is Mozart’s birthplace.B．Because a famous composer was born there and a popular classic movie was filmed there. C．Because music festivals are held there every year.D．Because the local people love music.4．Which of the following titles of Salzburg do you NOT agree?A．Small ParadiseB．City of MozartC．City of The Sound of MusicD．City of MusiciansTest 9Want to Live Longer？Turn off Y our TV!Sitting in front of the television may be relaxing，but spending too much time in front of the tube may take years off your life.That’s what Australian researchers found when they collected TV viewing information from more than 11,000 people older than 25 years.The study found that people who watched an average six hours of TV a day lived an average 4.8 years less than those who didn’t watch any television.Also，every hour of TV that participants watched after age 25 was associated with a 22­minute reduction in their life expectancy.It’s no mystery that sitting in front of the tube isn’t exactly a healthy pursuit.The more TV you watch，the less physically active you are.And the less exercise you get，the more likely you are to develop diseases such as diabetes or heart problems.Lennert Veerman at the University of Queensland is the lead author of the study.He acknowledges that it may not just be the long­time sitting nature of watching TV that lowers life expectancy，but also the poor diet that onscreen junk­food advertising can promote.But Veerman says that the association between watching too much TV and lower life expectancy persists，even after adjusting for diet.Veerman says that it might make sense for doctors to start asking their patients about how much time they spend in front of the TV.This may be a better way to treat patients than just asking themto get more exercise or have a healthy diet.Veerman points out that people who are concerned can simply turn off the TV and get off the couch.“Exercise is good，” he says，“but even light physical activity also improves health.”Notes：1．life expectancy预期寿命2．diabetes [ˌdaIlə′biːtIz]n．糖尿病Have a Try：1．The underlined word “tube” in the 1st paragraph refers to the .A．pipe B．televisionC．couch D．floor2．Watching too much TV may shorten our life because .A．the lack of physical activity can lead to developing diseasesB．while watching TV we usually have a poor dietC．too much TV leads to less sleepD．watching TV makes us tired3．According to Lennert Veerman，.A．the more TV we watch，the shorter life we’ll liveB．the more exercise we take，the healthier we’ll beC．say No to TV absolutelyD．watching less TV and taking some exercise may help us live a longer life答案精析Test 11．A[细节理解题。

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 1、Homesick is a compound word made up of HOME and SICK.You know what each word means on its own, of course.But think about what the words mean when they are used together.Homesick means SICK FOR HOME. Now think for a minute about SEASICK.If you change the word home in the definition(释义)to the word sea, would the definition fit SEASICK? Seasick means SICK BY THE MOVEMENT ON THE SEA. When you are homesick ,the only place you want to be is at home.When you are seasick, the last place you want to be is at seA. Have you ever heard of a person being heartsick? Heartsick doesnt mean that something is wrong with a persons heart.people are heartsick when they are hurt deep inside and when they feel as if their hearts are broken. But, on the other hand, we have such compound words as handshake, handstand, and handbag.Perhaps you may write definitions for them. 【小题1】The word SEASICK means______. A.to be eager to go to the sea1。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校高考英语二轮复习阅读专题优化训练：日常生活类阅读Everyone wants to have a healthy heart. Still, heart diseases affect more than 1 in 3 adults in the United States. The good news is that some simple, everyday habits can make a big difference in your ability to live a healthy lifestyle. Here are some worst habits for your heart, and how to avoid them.Watching TVSitting for hours on end increases your risk of heart attack and stroke(中风),“some exercise doesn’t make up for the time you sit,”says Harmony R. Reynolds, Why? The lack of movement may affect blood levels of fats and sugars. Dr. Reynolds advises walking around regularly and, if you’re at work, standing up to talk on the phone.Leaving hostility and depression uncheckedAre you feeling stressed or sad? It can do harm to your heart. While everyone feels this way some of the time, how you handle these emotions can affect your heart health.“Those with stress are in greater danger; research has shown a benefit to laughter and social support,” Dr. Reynolds says. “And it’s helpful to be able to go to someone and talk about your problems.”Cutting off from the worldIt's no secret that on some days, other human beings can seem annoying and too difficult to get along with.However, it makes sense to strengthen your connections to the ones you actually like. People with stronger connections to family, friends, and society in general tend to live longer, healthier lives.Everyone needs alone time, but you should still reach out to others and keep in touch whenever you can.Drinking (too much) alcoholSure, studies suggest a small amount of alcohol may be good for your heart. However, too many of us drink over. Too much alcohol is linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats, and heart failure.1．Watching TV for a long time may ______________.A. help you live a healthy lifeB. lead to heart attackC. make up for the time you sitD. make you feel stressed 2．Which of the following is bad for those with stress and sadness? A. Laughing a lot B. Talking about their own problems.C. Getting social supportD. Leaving these emotions alone. 3．If you want a long healthy life, you should____________.A. cut off from the worldB. get along well with othersC. stay alone as much as possibleD. drink no alcohol4．From the passage we can infer that _____________.A. some everyday habits can help avoid heart attacksB. standing up to talk on the phone is not a good ideaC. it’s easy to strengthen your connections to othersD. too much alcohol is not linked to heart failure【答案】1．B2．D3．B4．A【解析】试题分析：文章大意：人人都想拥有健康的身体，但往往事与愿违。