2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解精选(1)

1、When Gitanjali Rao shared how she likes “finding solutions to real problems”, it was hard to imagine this dynamic 11-year-old girl could settle a problem that has escaped scientists for years.In just three months, Rao came up with a device(装置)that can replace the costly and lengthy tests currently used to reliably determine lead(铅) levels in our fresh water. Inspired by the current litigation (诉讼)in Flint, Michigan, a case of water pollution from 2014 to 2015, Rao designed a new testing system that resu lted in her being named America’s Top Young Scientist for 2017.Rao had been following the water problem for about two years. She was amazed by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and wanted to do something to change this. Gitanjali spent months trying to convince local high schools and colleges to give her lab time to continue her experiment. At home, Gitanjali worked on her project in the “science room” she asked her parents to create for her. Rao has created a device that uses three parts: a cartridge, a Bluetooth reader and an app. To put it simply, the cartridge contains carbon nanotubes(纳米管) that react to lead. This reaction is then registered by the Bluetooth reader, which sends a signal to a mobile app that can tell you immediately if your water is safe to drink.Rao appropriately named the device Tethys after the Greek goddess of fresh water, and is hoping to make a little improvement to get the device on the market. While we may not be aware of any lead pollution present in our aging pipelines, lead poisoning can cause delays in physical and mental development. With Rao believing that the “purpose of science is to make a difference”, her incredible invention could make a difference to millions of people in the United States.1.Wh at do we know about Rao’s device?A.It’s cheap and quick.B.It’s cheap and inaccurate.C.It’s expensive and reliable.D.It’s portable and time-consuming.2.What made Rao have the idea of designing the device?A.Her parents’ suggestions.B.The name of the Greek goddess.C.Her interest in settling real problems.D.The water pollution litigation in Flint.3.What do the carbon nanotubes function as?A.Sending immediate signals.B.Recording the reaction results.C.Cetecting the presence of lead.D.Showing the water quality results.4.What does the author think of Rao’s invention?A.It will lead Rao to make a fortune.B.It will help millions of Americans drink safe water.C.It will promote the development of science in America.D.It will soon settle the lead-polluted problem thoroughly.2、We know that our smartphones are expertly-designed distraction devices that weaken our efforts to resist. But, we also know that resistance is important if we’re ever going to find a workable middle ground with our phones – and a recent has served up another reason to strengthen our resolve.Here it is: when you pick up your phone while doing anything mentally challenging, you're handicapping your brain’s ability to recharge and performance predictably decreases.That’s the conclusion of a study that put roughly 400 college students to task solving challenging word puzzles. When they were about halfway through, the researchers allowed most of the students to take a break either using their phones, using a computer or reading a print circular. Other students were told to just keep on working without any sort of break.The results showed that the students who took a break with their phones were the worst performers of all the groups. They took 19% longer to finish the tasks and they solved 22% fewer word-problems than all the other groups combined. In fact, the cell-phone group’s efficiency and processing speed was about the same as the group that took no break.The reason offered by the researchers isn’t merely because digital devices are inherently engaging(迷人的), but because our smartphones are attention gates into so many otherattention-catching areas, each pulling our mental energy in different directions.This research stresses that we ignored the energy reduction from using our smartphones, and that we were over-confident about what our brains can handle. We also overlooked the emotional connection we'd developed with our phones. It's no longer just a device. It's a companion.“It is important to know the costs associated with reaching for this device during every spare minute,” Kurtzberg added. “We assume it’s no different from any other break – but the phone may carry increasing levels of distraction that make it difficult to return focused attention to work tasks.”1.What does “resolve” in Pa ragraph 1 refer to?A.Finding a workable phone.B.Resisting using phones.C.Making full use of phones.D.Upgrading personal phones.2.The underlined word “handicapping” in Paragraph 2 probably means ___________.A.strengtheningB.performingC.weakeningD.changing3.What can we learn from the research?A.There are two groups of students in the research.B.All the students can not take a break in the research.C.The cell-phone group did best in solving the puzzles.D.Students have to complete word puzzles before the break.4.What’s the main idea of the Paragraph 6?A.The phone is no longer favored by people.B.The phone is not as powerful as expected.C.People cannot connect emotionally with phones.D.People didn’t fully understand the effect of phones.3、Many Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.A retirement community in San Jose, Calif. , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform people’s lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.1.What’s the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?A.Curious.B.Doubtful.C.Indifferent.D.Optimistic.2.What is the modified Ford Fusion?A.A kind of autonomous vehicle.B.A fleet of driverless taxis.C.A road for driverless cars.D.A retirement community.3.What are examples in California and Michigan to prove?A.Driverless cars’ disadvantages.ernments’ right decisions.C.Benefits to the aged and the disabled.D.The regulations are forward-thinking.4.What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A.The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.B.Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.C.The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.D.The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.4、 A 27-year-old inventor, Joco Paulo Lammoglia, has come up with a new device named the AIRE mask, which is capable of converting the wind energy provided by the wearer’s breath into electrical energy. This means breathing has become a source of renewable energy. The inspiration for the invention came from his watching children blowing on pinwheels(玩具风车).The device is worn like a mask equipped with tiny wind turbines(涡轮机) and it can work its magic even while people are sleeping, jogging or hanging around,since energy is created from one’s breath. The principle of this AIRE mask is simple. The invention uses the wind flow createdby breathing and changes it into energy that can charge mobile phones and iPods. Simply put this mask connected to your mobile phone on your face. The rest takes place naturally through your breath that provides power to run turbines which produce electricity.Lammoglia explained how useful he hopes the AIRE will become. He said, "I hope to bring the concept into production and reduce the carbon footprint. It can be used indoors or outdoors, while you’re sleeping, walking,running or even reading books. " Apart from saving energy and contributing to the environmental protection, it also encourages thepractice of physical exercise. This is an entirely all-time renewable energy source. Its energy is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Lammoglia explained why he thought the AIRE was so useful, saying, "Though many of our modern devices offer benefits, they tend to consume a high amount of electrical energy. This may cause environmental problems, especially if the energy used by these devices is obtained from non-renewable energy sources.The AIRE mask will be the future cheaper energy source of charging mobile phones. It would save energy and allow people to never have to worry about their phone dying unless they stop breathing.1.The underlined word “converting” (Para. 1 ) is closest in meaning to ___________.A.chargingB.convincingC.exchangingD.transformingmmoglia would most probably agree that the AIRE mask __________.A.consumes a high amount of energyB.will account for environmental damageC.is a good solution to energy issuesD.is available in the shop now3.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.An electronic maskB.A breath-powered deviceC.A new renewable energy sourceD.An air-purifying device5、A new keyboard can tell whether you are its owner. The keyboard records information about the typing pattern and sends it to a computer program. The program then checks to see if the typing pattern and sends it to a computer program. The program then checks to see if the pattern matches the right user, If not, an alarm sounds, and the computer locks the typist out. It locks out anyone else, even if than person knows password. What’s more, this device needs no batteries. It harvests all the person knows yo ur password. What’s more, this device needs no batteries. Itharvests all the energy it needs from the action of your typing. Besides, the keyboard is alsoself-cleaning and the keys are free of damage from water, oil and dirt.The keys of the new keyboard are made of the same inexpensive plastic that might be found on any other standard keyboard. But instead of being smooth, the keys have millions of tiny plastic nanowires(纳米线)on their surface area to every key, increasing the effective contact area betwee n the plastics and fingers. This ensures that there’s enough power to run the keyboard as someone types.Liming Dai, a scientist, did not work on the new keyboard, but he thinks the design could be important in getting better performance from a variety of devices. “It could also be applied to a touch screen, for instance,” Dai says. “Then smartphones and notepads could harvest energy from the action of someone typing or drawing.”“Future work might make the keyboard even more useful,” Dai adds. “A later des ign might build tiny capacitors(电容器)onto the nanowires,” he suggests. Capacitors are little devices that temporarily store electric charges. Those might then LEDs to light a Keyboard in the dark.Zhonglin Wang is a co-designer of the new keyboard. His team has build a working model of the keyboard. “If a company decides to fund(投资)its production, this keyboard could be in stores in as little as two years,” says Wang.1.How does the new keyboard tell whether you are its owner?A.By matching the typing pattern to the right user.B.By sending alarms to a computer program.C.By checking the right user's passwords.D.By recording information about the typing pattern.2.Why are there many nanowires on the surface of the keys?A.Toincrease the effective contact area.B.To improve the speed of typing.C.To make the keys smooth.D.To help produce power.3.What’s Dai’s attitude to the new keyboard?A.UnconcernedB.DoubtfulC.PositiveD.Critical.4.What is the best title for the text?A.A New Keyboard Made of NanowiresB.A New Keyboard Entirely Owned by youC.A New Keyboard's Future.D.A New Keyboard Powered by Typing6、The Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health andwell-being among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on othe rs.”"But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to."Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains, "The Drive LAB is helping us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems."For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting f ined. We’re looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that."We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”1.What is the purpose of the Drive LAB?A.To explore new means of transport.B.To design new types of cars.C.To find out older driver's problems.D.To teach people traffic rules.2.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A.It keeps them independent.B.It helps them save time.C.It builds up their strength.D.It cures their mental illnesses.3.What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?A.Improve their driving skills.B.Develop driver-assist technologies.C.Provide tips on repairing their cars.anize regular physical checkups.4.What is the best title for the text?A.A new Model Electric CarB.A Solution to Traffic ProblemsC.Driving Services for EldersD.Keeping Older Drivers on the Road7、Many Android and iPhone owners use Google services on their mobile phones or tablets. One of the most widely used location(位置)services is Google Maps. When someone uses Google Maps, information about times and locations are recorded and stored.Google also uses tracking tools with other services. Weather apps, for example,are designed to identify a user's location to provide local weather information. Even some Google Internet searches can result in the collection of information about exactly where a person was when the search was made.Google says it collects the data to improve users' localized experiences. But such practices have also raised privacy concerns. Privacy activists have called on Google and other major technology companies to make it easier for users to turn off location services if they do not want to be tracked. In some ways, Google is clear about asking permission to use location information. For instance, Google Maps will seek approval from a user to give the app access to locations. If a user agrees to let Google collect location information over time, Google Maps will show this history in a "timeline" that shows the personas daily movements.Google also has a "Location Historysetting. The company says any user can turn off Location History at any time. And when Location History is turned off for a users account, it is turned off for all equipment linked to that Google account. But the AP (Associated Press) foundthis does not appear to be true, finding that Google continued to save location history even if a user had turned off Location History.Google states users can stop the saving of all location markers by turning off another setting, however, which is not clearly identified as being connected to location tracking. The setting is called "Web and App Activityn". It stores different kinds of information from Google apps and websites to a users Google account.1.Why does the author mention Weather apps?A.To stress Google sendees are widely used.B.To show many apps can track a users location.C.To prove Google collects users' data illegally.D.To advise people to stop using them.2.What is the voice from the privacy activists?ers should use the Internet less.B.Google should stop tracking users.C.Google should respect users' privacy.D.Google should turn off location services.3.What does the author indicate in paragraph 4?A.The Location History setting is difficult to find.B.The AP asks Google to remove Location History.C.Turning off Location History can avoid being tracked.D.What Google announces is hardly consistent with the fact.4.Which can best summarize the passage?A.Google still tracks you with Location History off.ing Google puts you into a dangerous state.C.Google services urgently need to get improved.D.Web and App Activity has endangered peopled life.8、Riding on an exercise bike at home may keep you in physical shape, but it can get pretty boring after a while. Aaron Puzey had been on his exercise bike for half an hour a day for years when he decided to look for a way to make it a bit more fun.With virtual reality technology widely available nowadays, all he needed to do was find a way of applying it to his needs. So he set out to build an app for the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR headset(头戴式视图器) which would allow him to hook it up to Google Street view and make it seem like he's cycling through different real-life locations.Building the app to download the 3D data from Street View and make it viewable in the VR headset was the toughest part of his project. Other than that, all he needed to do was tape a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike. Although the quality of the images sometimes leaves a lot to be desired, leaving complex scenes like trees looking like a mess, Aaron has been having a lot of fun on his journey.Aaron's project is obviously no substitute(替代品) for real outdoor cycling as it lacks things like the wind blowing in your face or the pain of battling an uphill climb, but it has given him a goal, as well as the chance to take in the beauty of places he might have otherwise never seen. It definitely beats staring at a wall or at the TV for 30 minutes, anyway.Obviously, Aaron's set up the officially allows him to ride a bike anywhere around the world. He says he has always wanted to see Japan, so once his ride comes to an end, he plans to start another one across the Land of the Rising Sun.1.Why did Aaron Puzey build the app?A.To invent a new kind of bicycleB.To participate in a competition.C.To satisfy the needs of the public.D.To add fun to his exercise bike routine2.Which of the following can best describe Aaron Puxey?A.Creative.B.Ambitious.C.Funny.D.Boring.3.What was the challenge for Puzey in his project?A.Changing the 3D data into pictures.B.Downloading the software from the Internet.C.Making the 3D data viewable in the headset.D.Taping a Bluetooth monitor lo his exercise bike.4.What might be the best title for the text?A.Cycling Across the World at HomeB.The Lazy Man and His Crazy IdeaC.A New Way of Cycling Without EffortD.A Substitute for Real Outdoor Cycling9、Many shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers their first chance to experience "VR technology". You may have entered one out of curiosity,or you may think it is just another piece of useless technology. Whatever your opinion,VR,or virtual (虚拟的)reality, is going to become a big part of our lives very soon.2016 saw the introduction of many fancy products in the world of VR,including Microsoft’s HoloLens and Samsung’s Gear VR. All of them offer an exciting look at the new realities and opportunities that VR brings. These,however, are the early days of a technology that is expected to go from strength to strength. And 2017 looks like it is going to be the year in which VR technology really takes off.For a start, using VR will become more normal in 2017. Microsoft and Intel have already discussed their plans for simpler and less expensive VR headsets."The idea of VR will stop being a sci-fi (science fiction) idea, and instead it will turn into an industry of real products used as ways to show off imagination, " said Andrew, a designer at US VR company, Survios. It is also expected that VR products will play a part in more common and real-life fields like fashion and film. For example, to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front row experience at a fashion show,fans will no longer have to go along in the flesh. Instead people will be able to enjoy the experience by just wearing a VR headset at home.You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting rooms sooner rather than later. "This is an especially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences," said Roy De Young from US-based marketing agency, PMX.1.Why do many shopping malls have areas for VR experiences?A.To collect shoppers5 opinions.B.To meet the demands of shoppers.C.To entertain shoppers with new technology.D.To introduce the new technology to shoppers.2.What does the underlined phrase "in the flesh" mean?A.in timeB.in personC.in lineD.in order3.What can we know about VR products from the passage?A.They are not expensive at present.B.They won’t be accepted for many years.C.They will meet more personal demands.D.They are being used almost everywhere.4.What may be the best title for the passage?A.VR Meets Our Life GoalB.VR Mirrors Are ComingC.VR Takes Over FashionD.VR Is Becoming Real10、We all know that Apple iPad is designed mainly for business people. But besides business people there are many other people who are interested in getting one. Students are veryinterested in the latest technology. So you cannot keep Apple iPad away from students.The question is: Should they buy an Apple iPad?Apple iPad has many features that would work for students, which means that students do not have to carry books for reference. They can use e-books because Apple iPad has a big screen that makes reading a pleasure. You can even write on iPad. So it works as an all-in-one tool that is so light that it can be put in any backpack. The battery life of Apple iPad is around 10 hours, which is clearly a good point for students. The touch screen is big and iPad does not create any noise while it is working. In a word, Apple iPad does have some features that would do good to students.However, students might have to slow down their work because Apple iPad struggles when it comes to doing many tasks at the same time. It would create a problem if the student has to take down notes quickly while the iPad does not allow him/her to work well. Another thing that students might not be happy with is that there is no keyboard.Though iPad has an on-screen keyboard, it might not be as useful as a real keyboard. Apple iPad has no USB port(端口)or SD card slot (插卡槽), which means students will not be able to share information quickly among themselves.Therefore, I don’t think it’s necessary for students to buy an iPad. It may n ot work as well as they expect. They can buy a netbook for their study. It would work better for them.1.What is the author mainly talking about?A.Who should buy an Apple iPad.B.What an Apple iPad can do for students.C.Whether Apple iPad can attract students.D.Whether students should buy an Apple iPad.2.According to the author, Apple iPad is mainly designed for_______.A.people who are in the business worldB.people who like reading books onlineC.students who hate taking books for referenceD.people who are interested in the latest technology3.While using Apple iPad, students________.A.can take down notes quicklyB.shouldn't use a real keyboardC.can’t put SD cards into itD.can share information quickly with others11、NASA might be famous for sending rockets up to space quickly. But it will be more famous for making your next holiday come more quickly.The space agency is working on a new plane, which could solve the problems of supersonic(超音速的) flight and vastly increase the speed of journeys abroad. If successful, the plane would be able to fly between New York and London in just three hours. And it would reduce the time spent flying other journeys by a half, since it could be used more broadly. Until now, the problem with such planes has been the sonic boom(声爆), made famous by the original Concorde. That happens when a plane reaches supersonic speeds.It is a thunderous noise that upsets people on the ground---- disturbing animals and even causing physical problems to materials and houses underneath. It was that effect that led Congress to ban such planes from being used over the US land, a decision that in turn was responsible for Concorde’s failing to be commercially used.In view of the problem, the space agency has developed a new technology and tried it out in wind tunnels, and now believes that it could be put to commercial use. That plane will fly as high as 55,000 feet---- far higher than normal planes---and make a sound of only 60 decibels. That’s far less than 90 decibels thrown out by normal planes, and is roughly in line with a car on the motorway or a busy restaurant.“As long as we can get endorsement from the general public, the plane will probably be something that’s acceptable,” said Peter Coen, project manager for NASA’s commercial supersonic research team, in a new Bloomberg report. “If we get approved, we will have thefull-sized version of the plane tried out and the plane will be put into use.”1.Why does the author mention Concorde?A.To suggest the rapid development of planes.B.To stress the negative effect of sonic booms.C.To introduce how a commercial plane is designed.D.To show Congress’ important role in making planes.2.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A.The basic data of the new plane.B.The working principle of the new plane.C.The problems of the new plane.。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校阅读理解九月选练（2）ASummer school is something a kid will never forget. For some, it’s a way to advance past their classmates. For most, summer school is a requirement in order to graduate with their classmates. I can remember being forced into taking a summer school course. It was not the school that forced me into this awkward situation, it was my mother.I was a 16-year-old kid in a new school. My school did not offer summercourses so I had to take my course at an alternative school in the city.It was an experience I will never forget. I was not concerned with making friends. I was there to get credit for a course that I should have received for the previous semester. It was my doing that landed me in the situation and it was important that I understood this.The fees were lowest but the experience was amazing. I enjoyed it so much that I didn’t miss a day. The course was from Monday to Friday for an entire month. I passed the course with an A. I was thrown into an awkward situation and actual ly enjoyed it. My friends didn’t even know I took the course. Most of them were still sleeping by the time my course ended each day.Awkward situations are so important for personal growth. This situation made me feel more independent. I made friends. I finally understood what sacrifice and hard work were all about. While attending college, I remembered how much I enjoyed summer school and I chose to take summer school in my first three years of college. Some kids get pushed too much but some don't get pushed enough. I was never pushed enough.Enable your children to struggle for success. If your child needs summer school you explain to them why it’s important. Some parents are surprised by the situation and may want to be more involved in their children's education. Follow through and follow up.21. Most students go to the summer school in order toA. find good jobs graduationB.become top students in their classC. have a chance to make more friendsD.graduate successfully on time22. Which of the following was NOT the benefit got by the authorthrough attending summer school?A. It helped him get rid of bad habits.B.It helped him make new friends.C. It helped him understand what sacrifice and hardwork were.D. It increased his independence.23. What does the author think of summer school?A. He thinks it is awkward.B. He thinksit is significant.C. He doesn't think it is suitable.D. Hethinks nothing of it.参考答案(A ) 21-23 DABBEurope is home to a variety of cultural treasures. Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel guide publisher, has offered pairs of cities for culture­hungry but time­poor travelers.London and ParisIt takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar,a high­speed railway service. The two capital cities have been competingin fashion, art and nightlife for decades－but each secretly looks up to the other.No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris' Louvre Museum, but if you want to save money, you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit. Compared with London, Paris has more outdoor attractions such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.In Paris, you'll see diners linger over red wine. While in London, you can try some afternoon tea, eat fish and chips or salted cake.Vienna and Bratislava Austrian capital Vienna and Slovakia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train. But since they are linked by the Danube River, the best way to travel is by ship. A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17th century’s Habsburg dynasty splendor to sci­fi restaurants.Vienna is famous for Mozart and imperial palaces. You can appreciate the perfect blending of architecture and nature in the grand Schonbrunn Palace, and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee, which has made its way to the world's cultural heritage list.Bratislava is best known for its fine dining－the remarkable UFO restaurant. You can enjoy a meat­laden dinner here in a n amazing setting.24. What’s the relationship between London and Paris according to the text?A. They help each other.B. They attack each other.C. They admire each other.D. They don't like each other.25. What are the advantages of Paris mentioned in the article?a. The Louvre Museumb. Free access to museumsc. More outdoor attractionsd. Better wines and perfumesA. acB. cdC. acdD. bcd26. Which of the cities should you choose if y ou are interested in sci­firestaurants?A. London.B. Paris.C. Glasgow.D.Bratislava.27. Lonely Planet recommends these two pairs of cities because ________.A. they are not expensive to visitB. they are best knownto the worldC. they are always enemies between each otherD. they are close but different in many aspects参考答案( B) 24-27 CADDCIt may surprise bookworms, but apparently masterpieces such as Jane Eyre are lacking in something —sound effects. An electronic-book firm is adding background noises and music to the works of Charlotte Bronte, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Shakespeare in the hope of attracting younger readers. In one example, a description of rain lashing againsta window in a Sherlock Holmes story will be “enhanced” with matchingnoises.The first multimedia e-books —with sounds to accompany novels — will be available this Friday in the UK. The Booktrack releases are available to iPad users, with other tablet computer versions to follow. The concept is already in use in the U.S., where the classics come with added sound effects. Readers for example can hear the china cups chinking in Mr. Darcy’s garden as they r ead Pride And Prejudice.A story by Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie will be released later in the year with a specially crafted orchestral score. Rushdie’s story In The South will be released with a soundtrack provided by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.The Power Of Six by Pittacus Lore, a novel for young adults, is one of the first to be tested with a soundtrack which builds in suspense in keeping with the plot. It works by timing the speed of each reader and the software measures the “turning” of a page and moves the music or sounds along accordingly. It has been created by Booktrack which synchronizes (使同步) music to each novel. It is funded by Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal.Mr. Thiel said, “It’s always exciting to witness the creation of a new form of media. The technology promises to captivate readers in a different way.”However, they have been greeted with horror by traditionalists, who say the technology takes away the pleasure of having one’s imagination stimulated by a story. They also raise the prospect (预期) of having toask an overly eager reader to turn their book down. David Nicholls, whose bestseller One Day was recently turned into a film starring Anne Hathaway, said, “This sounds like the opposite of reading. It would be a distraction.”28. What’s the purpose of the electronic-book firm adding sound effects to masterpieces?A. To add some creative factors to the e-books.B. To arouse interest of the readers.C. To satisfy the readers’ great need.D. To promote the technology progress.29. Where was the idea that sounds are added to accompany novels first put forward?A. Britain.B. Australia.C. New Zealand.D. America.30. The following should be done to make a soundtrack work, EXCEPT_________.A. measuring how long each reader spends in readingB. increasing the volume of the music or soundsC. making out the reading speedD. changing the music or sounds with pages turned31. What’s Mr. Thiel’ attitude to the future of the new form of media?A. Doubtful.B. Indifferent.C. Hopeful.D. Pessimistic.参考答案( C) 28-31 BDBCDI heard many parents complaining that their teenage children arerebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet.But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents.Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one another’s hands for reassurance.They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up huddled (聚在一起) round listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in thus-and-such a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger cocoon.It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many oftoday’s parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts tha t you don’t care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come – with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really counts.32. In this passage, the author wants to tell _______.A. teenagers to try to pursue their real selvesB. readers to try to be popular with people aroundC. parents to try to control and guide their childrenD. people to try to understand and respect each other33. The author disapproves of rebelling teenagers _______.A. growing away from their parentsB. following the popularity trendC. walking a new way on their ownD. turning to their friends for help34. The phrase “larger cocoon” at the end of the second paragraph refersto _______.A. the distractive and variable societyB. the dazzling music worldC. the parental care and loveD. the popularity wavein the society35. What does the author think of advertisements?A. Convincing.B. Instructive.C. Influential.D. Authoritative.参考答案(D) 32-35 ABDC。

阅读理解(安徽省合肥市2019年高三调研性检测)Social networks are a big part of nearly every teenager's life in this day and age.Many teens have QQ，WeChat, or Weibo, but little do a lot of teens know that they can be held responsible for everything they post for the rest of their lives.Everything you post online is part of a digital footprint that can always be traced(追踪)back to you.That includes every post，even like，comment，favorite and forward that you have ever committed.All pictures you've posted or will post have been stored in a digital database，and it is the companies' right to keep all of these documents that you believe to have been deleted or hidden.With every post comes a consequence; whether it is good or bad，what you post could be seen by anyone.That is why you have to be very careful of what you decide to post or comment.If you think you are safe from Servite finding out about one funny comment you made six months ago on a meaningless picture，you are probably wrong.Recently，a senior，Aaron，at Servite learned this lesson the hard way this year.He wrote a series of ugly comments towards Connelly girls on a web page，ignoring potential consequences.This student，however，did have to face consequences from Servite as he was removed from all of his leadership roles in the school.Surprisingly enough，he fully agreed with his punishment handed down by the administration and fully understood why he was given such severe discipline(惩处). “When you agree to come to Servite，you are agreeing to defend what Servite stands for，” the young man said. “That continues past the hours of 8 am and 2 pm.It's at all times.”So, next time you're about to post something you think could be received as offensive or inappropriate，think twice，think again，and don't press send.( )1.What does the author think the teens should do in the first paragraph?A．Avoid using social media.B．Remove their own digital documents.C．Be responsible for what they put online.D．Learn to balance their online and offline time.( )2.What mistake did Aaron make online?A．Drawing some meaningless pictures.B．Making some bad comments.C．Failing to take his lesson.D．Breaking down a special web page.( )3.What did Servite do with Aaron's case?A．It reached an agreement with Connelly girls.B．It helped Aaron get rid of ill effects.C．It gave Aaron a severe punishment.D．It stood on Aaron's side.( )4.For whom is the text probably intended?A．Teenagers.B．Teachers.C．Parents.D．Network engineers.【语篇解读】作者通过写这篇文章呼吁青少年对发送网络言论负责。

高考阅读理解中高考命题人是用infer命题的特点及解题思考笔者近日在审读阅读理解原创稿件中发现，有的稿件中出现一些与高考英语全国卷真题的命题特点不完全相符的地方。

针对这些不相符的地方，笔者通过对近年高考真题的命题特点进行总分析，探讨应当如何命制才更接近高考真题。

每个小问题，整理成一小短文，同广大同行交流商讨。

欢迎您来稿交流！也欢迎您发来阅读理解原创稿件！在来稿中，常常见到What can we infer from the text?妥吗？在回答这个问题之前，先看看高考命题人如何用infer命题的。

一、什么情况下用infer命题因infer意为“推断”，必定是推断文中没有明说的，是要求考生根据文中已有信息再结合已有常识进行适当推断得出作者没有明说的言外之意或弦外之音。

如：(2019年全国Ⅱ卷) “You can use me as a last resort (选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.”This was an actual reply from aparent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’lacrosse (长曲棍球) club.24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply inparagraph l?A. She knows little about the club.B. She isn’t good at sports.C. She just doesn’t want to volunteer.D. She’s unable to meet her schedule.根据文中信息，该家长所说“你可以把我作为最后的选择，如果没有其他人做自愿者，那么我来做。

”推断出该家长“不想做自愿者”，但又没有明说。

姓名，年级：时间：第四节主旨大意题一、标题归纳题(2018·11月浙江，C）I start every summer with the best of intentions：to attack one big book from the past，a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious。

Often the pairings of books and settings have been purely accidental:Moby Dick on a three。

day cross。

country train trip；The Magic Mountain in a New England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors，no telephones or televisions in the rooms，and little to do beyond row on the salt pond.Attempting The Man Without Qualities on a return to Hawaii,my native state,however，was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes (册)，then decided that I’d got the point and went swimming instead。

But this summer I find myself at a loss.I’m not quite interested in Balzac,say，or Tristram Shandy.There’s always War and Peace，which I’ve covered some distance several times，only to get bogged down in the “War” part,set it aside for a while，and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again,having forgotten everyone's name and social rank。

题型组合练(一)Ⅰ.单项填空1．—CanIspeaktoKen?—I’llgoandseeifIcanfindher.A．Takeyourtime.B．Hangonaminute.C．Who’sthat? D．Ofcourse.答案　B解析　句意为：——我能和Ken说话吗？——请稍等，我去看一下她在吗。

Takeyourtime 不要急，慢慢来；Hangonaminute请稍等；Who’sthat那是谁；Ofcourse当然。

2．Thediscoverywasmadeinthe1950s，whiletheofitwasnotrecognizeduntilhalfacentury later.A．sacrifice B．differenceC．significance D．insurance答案　C解析　句意为：在二十世纪五十年代就有了这一发现。

而人们在五十年后才认识到它的重要性。

sacrifice牺牲；difference不同；significance重要性；insurance保险。

故选C。

3．Itisacknowledgedthatgreatsuccessdiligenceandpersistence.(2017·天津五校联考二模，5) A．variesfrom B．resultsfromC．comesto D．appliesto答案　B解析　varyfrom不同于；resultfrom产生于……，起因于……；cometo共计，到达；applyto适用于。

根据句意“人们公认成功源于勤奋和坚持”可知选B。

4．Istillfindithardtoimaginethatsuchacleverchildmakesuchafoolishmistake.(2017·天津一中3月考) A．shall B．mustC．can D．should答案　D解析　should作为情态动词，可以用来表示意外、惊喜或者在说话人看来是不可思议的，常常译为“竟会”、“居然”。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校阅读理解专练（1）阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

I once had a friend who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him, his family, and his friends. However, in spite of the serious illness, he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life. I think that when you find yourself in such situations, you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.As months went on and his health grew worse, I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him. He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality, but rather than give in to discouragement and self－pity, he took comfort in God and humanity. His talks focused on others rather than himself, and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for, believing that his concerned ancestors, including his mother and father, were there waiting for him.During the last few months, weeks, and days of his life, he was kindly cared for by family, friends, his loving wife, who looked after both his physical and emotional needs, and workers from a local hospice (安养院) came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support. He didn’t complain about his fate, and he willingly allowed others to serve him.Indeed, one might think why God allows death and suffering in our world, but for me, such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others. You often can’t learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury, and perhaps, such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.1. Which word can best describe the man’s initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?A．Satisfied. B．Surprised.C．Terrified. D．Confused.2. What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?A．He was operated on immediately.B．He retired from his job.C．He researched cancer treatments.D．He felt sad, doing nothing.3. What was the man’s main source of comfort after several months with the disease?A．His family and friends.B．His belief in humanity.C．His doctors’ encouragement.D．The care from others.4. What did the author learn from his friend’s story?A．Giving more respect to friends.B．Extending life as possible.C．Caring for yourself and enjoying luxury.D．Getting comfort from God.[解题导语] 本文主要讲述作者的朋友得了癌症，但是仍以一种乐观的心态对待自己的疾病，从最初的震惊到后来的积极面对人生的故事。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考英语二轮复习三月精品练习阅读理解1．第三部分阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

We find that bright children are seldom held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming(按能力分班) pupils. It does not consider the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have had effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright children. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be the bottom of the top grade.Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual(智力) ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We care much about the development of all the pupils’ abilities to the full, not just their study ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching does good to these aspects of learning.In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups; this gives them the chance to learn to work together, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to deal with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze(分析) an devaluate(评价) and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teachers. Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual(个人) tasks, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is proper. We encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this well. An advanced pupil can do advanced work and it does not matter what age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to achieve this goal. 56. By “held back” in the first paragraph, the writer means“________”.A. made to remain in the same classB. forced to study in the lower classC. drawn away form their studiesD. prevented from advancing57. The writer’s purpose of writing this passage is to ________.A. argue for teaching bright and not-so-bright pupils in the same classB. advise pair work and group work for classroom activityC. offer advice on the proper use of the libraryD. tell us the importance of proper formal classroom teaching58. What would be the best title for the text?A. Pair work.B. Group work.C. Mixed-ability teachingD.Individual tasks.2．第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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