2020届高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解部分之限时训练(一)

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考英语二轮复习专项限时训练•阅读理解共两篇阅读，要求20分钟完成。

高考新题型AMany language learners think that the best way to learn a language is to spend time in a country where the language is spoken. Nowadays, it has become easier to find both chances and means. Many schools offer exchange program at a reasonable cost. Some programmes offer a “homestay” service.A year in foreign country is not just about learning a language. It is true that exchange students usually become better in the new language, but most of them would probably tell you that they also learn many other things that are even more important. Being an exchange student helps you make friends with different people and understand another culture. Besides, it can help broaden your horizons (视野) and improve your understanding of the world. What is perhaps the most valuable is what you learn about yourself and your own culture. As an exchange student, you have to learn to depend on yourself and you will often be asked to explain your country and culture to others. It may seem strange, but many returning exchange students say that their year abroad made them understand their own country and culture for the first time.Studying abroad may also have its disadvantages. While exchange students can learn many useful things, it is also possible that some of them may fall behind in their studies. Since exchange students always experience language and culture problems in the beginning, they will not be able to take classes at the same level as at home. Many parents worry about the safety of their children and the cost.阅读短文，完成表格。

40分阅读限时练(二)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节　(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A[2019·昆明质检]2019 Academy Award for Best Picture Nominations (提名)Black PantherType：AdventureRunning Time：134 min.Release Date：February 16,2018 (United States)Current rank：★★★★Director：Ryan CooglerActors：Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. JordanWith his father having died in Captain America：Civil War, T'Challa is the new ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda. As the king, whenever a challenger for the crown announces his intentions, he must give up his powers and take them on in a physical challenge.The FavouriteType：DramaRunning Time：120 min.Release Date：November 23,2018 (United States)Current rank：★★★Director：Yorgos LanthimosActors：Emma Stone，Rachel WeiszIn the early 18th century, with Britain and France at war, a fragile Queen Anne occupies the throne as her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne's ill health and changeable temper.Green BookType：DramaRunning Time：130 min.Release Date：November 16,2018 (United States)Current rank：★★★★★Director：Peter FarrellyActors：Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala AliTony Lip, an uneducated Italian­American who's known for using his fists to get his way, is hired to drive world­class,famous pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour from Midwest to the Deep South. They must rely on “The Negro Motorist Green Book” to guide them to the few settlements that were then safe for blacks.A Star Is BornType：MusicalRunning Time：135 min.Release Date：October 5,2018 (United States)Current rank：★★★★Director：Bradley CooperActors：Bradley Cooper，Lady GagaWhen country music star Jackson Maine stops at a bar for a drink after a concert, he's both entertained and attracted by young nightclub singer Ally. He discovers that she writes songs as well as being a talented singer, but hasn't had a break because of her look.体裁：应用文　题材：文娱　主题：2019年度奥斯卡最佳影片奖提名电影【语篇解读】　本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了几部获得2019年度奥斯卡最佳影片奖提名的电影。

专题阅读理解高中英语教学大纲明确规定“侧重提高阅读能力”，这为我们的备考指明了方向。

分析近几年的高考英语试题，我们不难看出，阅读理解是高考试题中难度最大，区分度最高的题型，自始至终占据着主导地位。

阅读理解能力属于语言的领会技能，它不仅考查对语篇的整体把握能力，而且考查快速捕捉信息、准确理解特定细节以及复杂句子的能力。

不仅要准确理解文章表层的意思，还要通过表层去推理、判断。

除此之外，还涉及非语言因素，如：对所学语言国家的社会和文化背景知识的掌握、生活常识、逻辑知识和语言修养等。

Ⅰ.阅读理解题策略一、先看题干，带着问题读文章。

即先看试题，再读文章。

阅读题干，首先要掌握问题的类型，分清是客观信息题还是主观判断题。

其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位，再将相关信息进行整合、甄别、分析、对比，有根有据地排除干扰项，选出正确答案。

二、速读全文，了解大意知主题。

近几年的高考阅读速度大约是每分钟40词左右。

必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。

速读全文对于主旨大意题的解决尤其有效，能快速抓住主干，确定好答案。

三、详读细节，理顺思路与文章脉络。

文章绝不是互不相干的句子的堆砌。

作者为文，有脉可循。

如记叙文多以人物为中心，以时间或空间为线索，按事件的发生、发展、结局展开故事；议论文则包含论点、论据、结论三大要素，通过解释、举例来阐述观点。

四、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。

深层理解主要包括归纳概括题(中心思想，加标题等)和推理判断题，是阅读理解中的难点。

深层理解是一种创造性的思维活动。

它必须忠实于原文，以文章提供的事实和线索为依据，立足已知推断未知，不能凭空想像，随意揣测；读者要对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。

推理题在提问中常用的词有：conclude，infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。

题型训练阅读理解（一）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。

AFormal Afternoon TeasA pot of tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries and scones: In America, this wonderful way to wile away the afternoon is commonly, though mistakenly, known as “high tea.” In Britain, where it originated, “high tea” is simply an old-fashioned name for the evening meal; it’s also called “meal tea.” The light, elegant, scone-centric meal served at fancy hotels is called “low tea” or “afternoon tea”. Whatever you call it, here are four places to get afternoon tea on Long Island. Prices are per person.Chat Noir230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre516-208-8521, Owner Emma Tso is a talented pastry chef, and her afternoon tea($22) includes sandwiches, miniature pastries, warm scones, cream and jam and a pot of tea. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required.Robinson’s Tea Room97-E Main St., Stony Brook631-751-1232Robinson’s service afternoon tea Tuesday to Sunday. $26 buys unlimited tea, about 10 finger sandwiches, fresh scones, cream and jam and desserts. Reservations required.The Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe225 Main St., Port Jefferson631-476-8327, The Street Garden’s menu has more modest options, but the full afternoon tea, $26.95, includes scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a pot of tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday.The Hidden Oak CafeBayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River631-277-3895, The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday. Afternoon tea($25.95) includes tea sandwiches, desserts and pastries, scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.21.What do we know about British afternoon tea?A.It’s known as “meal tea”.B. It’s centered on desserts.C.It’s served at fancy hotels.D. It’s originated from America.22.Which number should you call to reserve for a Monday afternoon tea?A. 516-208-8521B. 631-751-1232C. 631-476-8327D. 631-277-389523.Where can you get afternoon tea with fresh fruit?A. At Chat NoirB. At Robinson’s Tea RoomC. At the Hidden Oak CafeD. At the Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift ShoppeBThe dad of the two youngest survivors of US Airways Flight 1549’s incredible landing in the Hudson River said the near-death experience “brought out the best in humanity.” It has been a decade since US Airways Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River.Sosa, now 58, told The Post in an email Monday. “As strange as the experience was, it brought out the best in humanity as witnessed by the selfless efforts of so many men and women who came to our aid without thinking twice about their safety. I am grateful to all of them.”Sosa and his wife Tess were traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, that day with 9-month-old Damian and 4-year-old Sofia. The couple were sitting several rows apart when the Airbus A320 suddenly struck a flock of Canada geese moments after taking off from LaGuardia Airport.Sosa could smell jet fuel burning and immediately knew they were in danger. “There was an explosion in the left engine which I could see from my seat,” he recalled. “The next thing I knew the plane went dead silent when both engines broke down. I got a quick glance at Tess seated ahead of me when we both realized we were in trouble.”The next three minutes were harrowing(折磨). The powerless plane plunged over The Bronx and pointed toward the Hudson, where it would eventually ditch(在水上迫降), thanks to a split-second decision by Capt. Sullenberger. All 155 people on board could survive. Works helped with the rescue mission after the US Airways plane crashed into the Hudson River in the afternoon on January 15 in New York City.The dad this year 2019 who welcomed a new child, Phoebe, with Tess in the years after the incident — said “To date, it remains an unforgettable memory, a key point in our lives from which we perceive(感知) the world and process our day-to-day experiences,” said Sosa. “When you survive a near-miss experience, I think it makes one more tolerant. It makes you appreciate every day as a gift.”24. When did the US Airways plane crashed into the Hudson River?A. 2007B. 2009C. 2011D. 201925. The underlined sentence most probably means_____.A. making effortsB. expressing gratitudeC. displaying virtuesD. showing anger26. What can be learned about Sosa and Tess?A. A disaster made them cherish every day.B. They were traveling to Charlotte, South Carolina that day.C. They realized they were in danger when the left engine failed.D. They were sitting together when the plane struck a flock of Canada geese.27. What may be the best title of the passage?A. Landing in the HudsonB. Unforgettable flightC. Horrifying flightD. Miracle on the HudsonCHave you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard, maybe grilling or enjoying a basketball game, when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet? There is an old phrase “calm before the storm”, often used in a situation---a quiet period just before a great activity or excitement. According to our own experience, we know there is actually calm before the storm. But what causes this calm? And is it always calm before the storm?A period of calm happens in a particular kind of storm, the simplest kind of storm---a single-cell thunderstorm. In this type of thunderstorm, there is usually only one main stream of current, which is warm, damp air and drawn from places near the ground. Storms need warm and damp air as fuel, so they typically draw that air in from surrounding environment. Storms can draw in the air that fit their need from all directions—even from the direction in which the storm is traveling.As the warm, damp air is pulled into a storm system, it leaves a low-pressure vacuum(真空) coming after. The rising air meets the cold dry air that has already existed in the storm clouds, thus the temperature of the warm, damp air drops, and the water vapor in it changes into tiny drops that are a precondition of rain. These drops accumulate and build on larger particles(颗粒) like dust, until they grow large enough to form raindrops.This warm, damp air keeps moving upwards, but it becomes cooler and drier during its trip through cloud. When it reaches the top of the cloud, the air is squeezed out at the top. This air is sent rolling out over the big thunderclouds. From there, the air goes down. Warm and dry air is relatively stable, and once it covers a region, that air, in turn, causes the calm before a storm.Most thunderstorms, though, don't start with calm. That's because most are actually groups of storms with complex wind patterns. There's so much air moving up and down storm groups that the calm before the storm never happens. Instead, before the storm, it might be really windy!28. Which best fits the description of a particular kind of storm?A.A thunderstorm with a single shape.B.A thunderstorm without strong winds.C.A storm with air drawn from every direction.D.A storm fueled by moving air from the ground.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Warm and wet air.B. Warm and dry air.C. Cold and wet air.D. Cold and dry air.30. Which does the writer most likely agree to?A. Presence of the calm relies on stable air.B. All thunderstorms don’t start with the calm.C. The drier the air is, the bigger the storm will be.D. Storm happens without air moving up and down.31. What is the passage mainly about?A. A brief introduction of a peaceful storm.B. A personal experience of a heavy storm.C. An explanation of the calm before a storm.D. An analysis of causes and effects of a storm.DAs the international demand for narrative(叙事的) film/TV content continues to increase with popular streaming services like Netflix and others the two questions then come: will the cominggenerations receive most of their entertainment through visual means rather than through the written word and will such an increase of narrative film/ TV reduce the importance of reading?Growing examples of this trend include the diminishment(减少) of fiction in the common core (核心的)curriculum, the ever－rising culture of computer games, the wave of streaming services of wide international reach, and movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers. Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie ahead for the written word. The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌) the publishing industry.The other underlying question, of course, is “does it really matter if the written word bows to the world of film/TV?” From my point of view, any diminishment of fiction delivered by words is a loss for mankind.There is no greater human feature than the imagination. It lies at the very soul of the human species. It is the brain’s most powerful engine. It is the essential muscle of life and like all muscles it must be exercised and strengthened.Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire, create and empower our imagination. Anything that diminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.It should be known that I am not opposed to new media and technological advances. Instead, I have always felt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology. In fact, a number of my novels are in various stages of development for film, TV, and live stage productions. My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by its visual counterparts(对应物), not pushed to the edge of extinction.Of course, there are those who will present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the written word. Each has its place. My argument is for finding the right balance between it and the moving image.32. In what way does narrative film/TV embarrass the written word?A. Economic benefitsB. International reachC. Cultural influenceD. Educational importance33. Why does the author value the role of the written word?A. It strengthens our muscles.B. It helps sharpen imagination.C. It distinguishes man from each other.D. It paves the way for narrative film/TV.34. What is the author’s attitude towards technology?A. CautiousB. SkepticalC. PositiveD. Critical35. What’s the author concerned about?A. The fate of reading.B. The extinction of fiction.C. The impact of the written word.D. The future of the moving image.参考答案21-23 CAD24-27 BCAD28-31DABC32-35 ABCA题型训练阅读理解（二）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练（江苏专用）专题1 单项选择 14第一组 10分钟1. It’s ______ good feeling for people to admire the Shanghai World Expo that gives them ______pleasure.A. /; aB. a; /C. the; aD. a; the2. Unless ______ , we’ll have to shut down some branch companies for lack of money.A. discussedB. financedC. encouragedD. renamed3. With your help, there is no doubt ______ our plan is meant for will work out successfully.A. that whatB. whether thatC. what thatD. that whether4.When electric cars become ______ , we’ll need to build more charging stations.A. availableB. accessibleC. attractiveD. alternative5. A scientist who can speak English is in closer touch with those of other countries than ______who doesn’t.A. thatB. thoseC. /D. one6. He doesn’t spend any more money on clothing than I do, but ______ he manages to look so stylish.A.thereforeB. somehowC. furthermoreD. otherwise7. Buses have routes. They ________ and ________ people at different places on the routes.A. take on, get offB. pick up, drop offC. take up; take offD. pick out; drop out8. Green economy offers a new model ______ people could both protect the climate and develop theeconomy, according to what Li said at the International Cooperative Conference on Green Economy and Climate Change.A. howB. whyC. whereD. which9. — How do you find the town you visited yesterday?— The town has changed out of all ______ in the past 20 years, a completely new one in front of me.A. realizationB. descriptionC. expressionD. recognition 10. ______, but the idea of having to work more than ten hours a day without weekends discouragedme.A. Wanting to be a teacherB. Although I wanted to be a teacherC. I had wanted to be a teacherD. To want to be a teacher11. In all kinds of competitions, Jackie ______ a most excellent athlete. He has won so many goldenmedals.A. practisesB.conductsC. behavesD. proves12. The worse working conditions we are looking forward to ______ must have attracted the localgovernment’s attention.A. see improvedB. seeing improvedC. see improvingD. seeing to improve13. — How long have you been here?— Only about five minutes. Henry and Simon ______ here with me.A. walkB. have walkedC. walkedD. had walked14. Unemployment in some western countries is on the crease. A growing number of young people, ______,are finding themselves out of work.A. in caseB. in shortC. in particularD. in total15. — It’s reported in the local newspaper that the murderer was caught in a small town.— ______A. Justice has long arms.B. Lies have short legs.C. One false move may lose the game.D. Kings go mad, and the people suffer for it.BBAAD BBCDC DBCCA第二组 10分钟1. --- Do you have a plan for National Day holiday?--- I’m going to Thailand with my parents.--- _____.A. You don’t sayB. You can say that againC. Good luck to youD. I dare say2. ——Can I pay the bill by check?——Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment ____ be made in cash.A. shallB. needC. willD. can3.This problem may lead to more serious ones if ____ unsolved.A. makingB. remainedC. keepingD. left4. They will act ______your suggestion and regard the poor old man ______ sympathy.A. to, asB. with, byC. on, withD. by, of5. To what extent will future scientific discoveries ________ the prolonging of human life?A. be made possibleB. make possibleC. make it possibleD. be made it possible6. Lee ____ in the election, but he began to come from behind in the last week and won in the end.A. was losingB. was lostC. lostD. had lost7. After the professor________ out the project made a comment on the report, the media focused onit.A. was opposed to carryB. opposed to carryC. opposed to carryingD. opposed carrying8.Written in a hurry, ___________.How can it be satisfactory?A. they find many mistakes in the reportB. lots of mistakes have been made in the reportC. there are plenty of mistakes in the reportD. the report is full of mistakes9. _____ that Tom got inside the room to see what was going on.A. So strangely did he feelB. So strangely he feltC. So strange did he feelD. So strange he felt10. The Internet gives people the chance to have the information they look forward ____ to themquickly and cheaply.A. to deliverB. deliverC. to deliveringD. to delivered 11. --- Mary has a very low opinion of George .--- It can’t be any worse than ____ of her.A. heB. hisC. himD. he does12. ___ help the people in the snowstorm in the south made him worried.A. Not known how toB. Unknown what to do toC. His knowing not how toD. His not knowing how to13. The woman pulled her hat low down ____ her eyes in order not to be recognized by the angry crowds.A. underB. overC. belowD. on14. I smoke out of _____habit, not for ____ pleasure, and I have had this habit for twenty years.A. a; theB. the; aC. /; theD. /; /15. The old man took the police back to the same place ____ he witnessed the robbery.A. thatB. whereC. asD. whenAADCB ACDCD BDBDB。

2024届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解之A篇阅读导学案（无答案）偏科辅导阅读理解之A篇阅读A篇阅读（一）考纲要求：1、理解文中具体信息2、理解文章基本结构（二）常考题型：1、细节理解题（旨在获取特定信息、理解信息的意义、抓关键词句）2、推理判断题（通过语篇逻辑、研究细节的暗示、推敲的态度、理解文章寓意）（三）题型特点：1、带黑体字——标题（大、小标题）2、带表格3、有下划线（四）解题思路1、选择正确解题顺序：（1）先文后题：V利于把握主旨&态度；x阅读速度较慢；x不利于对内容作预测（2）先题后文：V解题效率高；V适合事实细节题；X不利于把握主旨2、解题技巧：（1）命题方式：以特殊疑问句形式，以when、where、what、which、who、how much/many等疑问词引出开头问题。

偶尔用填空形式。

（2）题文同序（3）均匀出题：一般是4个标题，3个题目，3个标题出题，1个标题不出题3.解题方法：关键词法：根据题干或选项中的线索词从原文中找到相关的关键词，再与选项进行比较，最终确定答案。

（一定(关键词)、二找（原文相关）、三比较（原文选项））关键信息定位法：①使用原文定位法；②使用查读法；③注意论点及相关例证的逻辑结构。

④根据反义词或近义词寻找相关关键信息。

（五）A篇综合题解题思路分析文章结构：1、总——分：根据题干关键词找第一段2、分——总：根据题干关键词找最后一段用关键词法解A篇阅读典例（2023新高考一卷A篇）Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke.There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social lifeA.Yellow Hostel. B . Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.典例（2023全国卷一A篇）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.3. Which program favors the disabledA.Jobs for Youth.B.Summer Company.C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D.Summer Employment Opportunities.【2023 新课标全国II A 应用文】Summer ActivitiesStudents should read the list with their parents/carers, and select two activities they would like to do. Forms will be available in school and online for them to indicate their choices and return to school. Before choices are finalised, parents/carers will be asked to sign to confirm their child’s choices.Activity Description Member of staff CostOutdoor Adventure (OUT) Take yourself out of your comfort zone for a week, discover new person qualities, and learn new skills. You will be able to take part in a number of activities from canoeing to wild camping on Dartmoor. Learn rock climbing and work as a team, and enjoy the great outdoor environment. Mr. Clemens 140WWI Battlefields And Paris (WBP) On Monday we travel to London. After staying overnight in London, we travel on Day 2 to northern France to visit the World War I battlefields. On Day 3 we cross into Belgium. Thursday sees us make the short journey to Paris park, staying until late to see the parade and the fireworks. Our final day, Friday, sees us visit central Paris and tour the main sights. Mrs. Wilson 425Crafty Foxes (CRF) Four days of product design centred around textiles. Making lovely objects using recycled and made materials. Bags, cushions and decorations… Learn skills and leave with modern and unusual textiles. Mrs. Goode 30Potty about Potter (POT) Visit Warner Bros Studio, shop stop to buy picnic, stay overnight in an approved Youth Hostel in Streatley-on-Thames, guided tour of Oxford to see the film locations, picnic lunch outside Oxford’s Christchurch, boating on the River Cherwell through the University Parks, before heading back to Exeter. Miss Drake 15021. Which activity will you choose if you want to go campingA. OUT.B. WBP.C. CRF.D. POT.22. What will the students do on Tuesday with Mrs. WilsonA. Travel to London.B. See a parade and firework.C. Tour central Paris.D. Visit the WWI battlefields.23. How long does Potty about Potter lastA. Two days.B. Four days.C. Five days.D. One week.用关键信息定位法解A篇阅读典例（2023课标全国卷三A篇）Winter Market 8th NovemberThis is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.23.Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music showA. Producers' Market.B. Holker Garden Festival.C. National Garden Day.D. Winter Market.典例（2023课标全国卷二A篇）Dalemain Mansion & Historic GardensHistory, Culture & Landscape（景观）......Gifts and antiques, plant sales, museums & Mediaeval Hall Tearoom.Open：29 Mar-29 Oct，Sun to Thurs.Tearoom，Gardens & Gift Shop：10.30-17.00（16.00 in Oct）. House：11.15-16.00（15.00 in Oct）1. When is the House at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens open on Sundays in JulyA.09.30—17.30.B.10.30—16.00.11.15—16.00. D.12.00—16.30典例（2023新高考一卷A篇）3 Grand Prizes: Trip to Washington, D. C. for each of three winners,a parent and one other person of the winner' choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.1. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free tripA.TwoB.Three.C. Four.D.Six.典例（2023新高考一卷A篇）RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name,address,telephone number,and birthday. Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.3. Which of the following will result in disqualificationA.Typing your poem out.B.Witing a poem of 120 words.ing both sides of the paper.D.Mailing your entry on October 10.四、A篇综合题解题思路——分析文章结构，根据题干关键词定位第一段或最后一段【2023 新课标全国I A 应用文】Take a view, the Landscape (风景) Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today’s most respected landscape photographers. Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape. Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.32. What can we learn about rainforests from the first paragraphMike Shepherd (2023) Skiddaw in Winter Cumbria England It was an extremely cold winter’s evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black —and—white image (图像).Timothy Smith (2023) Macclesfield Forest Cheshire, England I was backin my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe. a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest.21. Who would most probably enter for Take a viewA. Writers.B. Photographers.C. Painters.D. Tourists.22. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in commonA. They are winter images.B. They are in black and white.C. They show mountainous scenes.D. They focus on snow—covered forests.23. Where can the text be foundA. In a history book.B. In a novel.C. In an art magazine.D. In a biography.真题训练请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息并标出题号，完成练习请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息并标出题号，完成练习请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息，标出题号并完成练习真题限时训练请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息并标出题号，完成练习真题限时训练请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息，标出题号并完成练习请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息并标出题号，完成练习请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息，标出题号并完成练习请利用所学的解题方法和技巧，用横线在文中划出21、22、23题的关键信息，标出题号并完成练习。

2020;2020高考英语二轮（阅读理解）35分钟限时训练（4）及答案Ⅱ.阅读理解AWords：568 难度系数：★★★建议用时：9分钟If I could select a word that best describes the majority of American parents, that word would be guilt­ridden (内疚的)．How sad it is to see parents become the willing victims of the “give­me game”， only to discover that, no matter what they do, it isn’t enough.In the end, they are looked down for their lack of firmness and blamed when their spoiled children get into trouble.With this in mind, I shall first answer this question: “What do parents owe their children？”And I shall start with what they don’t owe them.Parents don’t owe their children every minute of their day and every ounce of their energy.They don’t owe round­the­clock car service, singing lessons, tennis lessons, an expensive car when they reach sixteen, or a trip to Europe when they graduate.I take the firm position that parents do not owe their children a college education.If they can afford it, fine.But they need not feel guilty if they can’t.If the children really want to go, they’ll find a way.Here are plenty of loans and scholarships for the bright and eager who can’t afford to pay. After children marry, their parents do not owe them a house or money for the furniture.They do not have an obligation to baby­sit their gr andchildren when the parents were on vacation.If they want to do it, it must be considered a favour, not an obligation.In my opinion, parents do not owe their children an inheritance, no matterhow much money they have.One of the surest ways to produce a loafer is to let children know that their future is assured.Do parents owe their children anything? Yes, they owe them a great deal. One of their chief obligations is to give their children a sense of personal worth, for self­esteem is the basis of a good mental health.Parents owe their children firm guidance and consistent discipline.Parents owe their children privacy and respect for their personal belongings.No child asks to be born.If you bring a life into the world, you owe the children something.And if you give him his due, he’ll have something of value to pass along to your grandchildren.1．According to the author, ________.A．parents ought to send children to college as a dutyB．parents needn’t feel guilty if they are unable to send their children to collegeC．if they say “No”，parents will surely make their children angry D．parents must support their children even after their marriage解析：选B。

专题限时训练(三十)[时闻型阅读理解](限时：25分钟)(一)As Apple tries to maintain its growth and success in China, the world's largest smart phone market is becoming even more critical. Apple's shares(股份) fell sharply as the company's earnings for the holiday quarter through December disappointed investors.The sales of the iPhone, which included both the iPhone 5 and older models, came in at the low end of analysts' expectations, while the company's income plan for the second quarter was below analysts' forecasts, though Apple was known to give conservative (保守的) forecasts.Some analysts have said that for Apple to regain its growth, the company needs a more aggressive strategy for markets, or more specifically for China, where the market for smart phones has been expanding more rapidly than anywhere else. In China, demand is particularly great for inexpensive phones that run on Android(安卓) operating system, sold by many Chinese phone makers as well as Korea's Samsung Electronics Co.But Apple says it's already enjoying strong growth in China. “We saw big growth in iPhones，” Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said. He said that the company had been quickly expanding its sales channels in China, including the number of Apple stores. “This isn't nearly what we need; we're not even close to that, but we're making great progress，” he said.In China, a big missing piece for Apple is China Mobile Ltd, the biggest local telecom carrier that doesn't yet sell the iPhone. Earlier this month, Mr Cook met China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua in Beijing and discussed cooperation, stirring hopes that the world's largest mobile carrier may soon start offering the iPhone.Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was working on a lower­end iPhone that could launch as early as this year. But one possible challenge for Apple in China is that low­priced Android­based phones are getting better in terms of quality. A report from CLSA in late November showed that many smart phones sold at about 1，000 yuan ($160) came with higher-resolution screens, better cameras and more powerful processors than phones at that price did a year earlier.1．Apple's shares dropped sharply because in December________A．the iPhone wasn't popular in ChinaB．its product quality was widely criticizedC．the earnings for the holiday quarter were disappointingD．the investors were not satisfied with Apple's management2．What can we learn from the passage?A．Apple tends to offer a lower sales forecast.B．China Mobile Ltd began to team up with Apple.C．Cook was pessimistic about what Apple did in China.D．Apple didn't take measures to develop Chinese markets.3．The author uses the report from CLSA to prove________．A．their prices are actually lower than a year earlierB．Apple in China has ability to deal with any problemC．lower­end Android­based phones are progressing fastD．the promotion of lower­end iPhones will face a challenge4．The main purpose of the passage is to show the readers ________．A．Apple's high popularity in ChinaB．the challenge Apple faces in ChinaC．the approaching failure Apple will suffer in ChinaD．Apple's aggressive strategies in its market expansion(二)Experts say the temperature in Eyjafjallajokull's hole appears to have fallen to 100℃，meaning it is now producing steam, not magma(岩浆)．But officials warned that it was too early to say whether the eruption was over completely.Ash clouds from the volcano grounded thousands of flights last month.Steinunn Jakobsdottir, a geophysicist from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, told the BBC that the volcano was “kind of not active for the moment”．“The history of the volcano is such that it calms down and then it gets energy again，” she said.“There are still earthquakes under the volcano, and the small earthquake is still not quite down to what it was before the eruption.”Magnus Gudmundsson, of Iceland University, flew over the volcano on Sunday and said information from heat cameras showed the temperatures at the crater had fallen-below 100℃.But he told the AFP news agency that nothing was promised and that the previous eruption at the volcano had lasted 13 months, from 1821—1823.“It stopped and started again several times with different intervals(间隔), so it's difficult to say, difficult to give a timeline，” he said.He also said it was impossible to say whether the neighbouring Katla Volcano—a much larger mountain—might also erupt.At the height of its activity, the volcano sent out huge clouds of ash, which led to airlines grounding their planes for fear it could interfere with plane engines.It was the biggest action of closing airspace in Europe since World War Ⅱ，and affected at least 10 million passengers worldwide.1．What do experts think Eyjafjallajokull is like now?A．Magma is still coming out.B．The hole appears about 100℃.C．The eruption was not over.D．It is very cold.2．How do experts know the temperature in Eyjafjallajokull's hole?A．By taking photos.B．By taking its temperature.C．By going close to it.D．By driving past it.3．What does Steinunn Jakobsdottir think of Eyjafjallajokull?A．It will erupt again soon.B．It will be sleeping.C．Another mountain might also erupt.D．It's uncertain.4．What do you think the main idea is?A．The biggest action of closing airspace in Europe.B．The temperature in Eyjafjallajokull's hole.C．The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland.D．The earthquake in Iceland.(三)BEIJING—China's Beijing and Shanghai cities and Guangdong Province on Sunday published plans to gradually allow migrant workers' children to enter senior high schools and sit college entrance exams locally.They are the latest in a total of 13 provinces and municipalities(市) to formulate plans to ensure that rural children who have followed their parents to cities can enjoy the same rights as their urban peers in education.Beijing will allow migrant workers' children to attend local vocational schools in 2013 and allow them to be matriculated by universities after graduating from the vocational programs in 2014, said a statement from the city's commission of education.Shanghai took a step further, saying it will allow migrant children in the city to enter local senior high schools, vocational schools and sit college entrance exams (commonly known as gaokao) locally starting in 2014.Guangdong has asked its cities to start recruiting(招收) migrant workers' children in local senior high schools in 2013. The province will allow these children to sit gaokao and compete with local residents in college entrance exams starting in 2016. Luo Weiqi said the restrictions would be relaxed gradually and “step by step” as the province must solve the conflict between its gigantic migrant population and a scarcity of education resources.Migrant workers, whose children could be benefited by the new plans of the three regions, must have residential permits, stable jobs and incomes, and meet other local requirements, according to the plans.China's hukou, or household registration system, used to confine children to attending schools in their home provinces. A regulation in 2003 amended this by allowing migrant workers' children to receive the nine-year compulsory education in cities where their parents worked.Official figures show that China has more than 250 million farmers­turned­workers living in cities. An estimated 20 million children have migrated with their parents to the cities.1．What's the best title of this passage?A．China's educational reform on the wayB．Migrants' dreams come trueC．Reform plans published for migrant children's educationD．Migrants ask for equal rights in education2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．Beijing，Shanghai and Guangdong took the lead in making plans for migrant children's education.B．There are altogether 13 provinces and municipalities that have made plans for migrant children's education.C．Beijing will allow migrant workers' children to enter all the local schools in 2013.D．Migrant workers' children began to receive senior high school education in cities where their parents worked in 2003.3．Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word “confine”？A．Limit. B．Prevent.C．Protect. D．Resist.4．Which of the following statements can be inferred according to the passage?A．Guangdong will allow migrant workers' children to sit gaokao locally in 2016.B．China's hukou is now no longer important and should be cancelled.C．The Chinese government should continue deepening the educational reform.D．It is likely that not all migrant workers' children can enter senior high schools or sit gaokao in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong with the new plans published.专题限时训练(三十)(一)【要点综述】本文讲述了著名的智能手机生产商苹果公司在中国的销售遇到了很大的挑战，并分析了苹果公司新的对策和做法。

D. Almost everyone has a tendency in jobs.
7. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph one mean?
A. Before you select your job, you should assess your skills and match them with your position
Anyway, these are a great starting point for you. I've seen it over and over again with people that they make more money over time when they do something they love. It may take you a little longer, but making a move to do what you have a passion for can change the course of your life for the better.
4) What type of work environment do you enjoy？
This can range from being in a large building with a lot of people you won't know immediately to a smaller setting where you'll get to know almost all the people there fairly quickly.
9.What is the best title for this passage?

阅读提速练(二)(限时：40分钟)授课提示：对应学生用书120页阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A[2019·武昌调研]Here we introduce some rental houses to you.Apartment Levant in Komiz ˇaOverlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, ourtwo­storey house also gives you a full view of Komi z ˇa bay as well as the neighbouringisland of Bis ˇevo. The apartment has a wide, covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes' walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.Apartment DominaLocated in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air­conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique f urniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet­friendly accommodation.Apartment TonkaThe apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiz ˇa. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbour, along theold town's street where you can enjoy Komiz ˇa's rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 metres away, near the fruit and vegetable market.Pearl of IssaThis two­bedroom apartment is only a few minutes' walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can beused as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.体裁：应用文 题材：广告 主题：四个出租公寓【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个不错的出租公寓的相关情况。

阅读提速练(一)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2019·山西五地高三联考)Kirby Wildlife Park—Keeper ExperienceDue to the large number of inquiries from people interestedin working with animals, Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique“Keeper Experience”package. The fantastic experience isavailable to anyone over the age of 18 who is reasonably fit. Weregret that for health and safety reasons, participants who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illnesses cannot take part.A typical day9：15 Arrival9：30 Health and Safety Briefing10：00 Apes and MonkeysWhile cleaning out the enclosure(围场), you will find out about how enclosures are enriched with novel items and new smells to stimulate(刺激) the animals’ senses and imitate their natural environment.12：00 Lunch14：00 Big CatsOn the highlight of most volunteers’ day, you will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction of how cats’behavior can be read to get an idea of their welfare and health.16：30 Meet the TeamMeet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be a good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.Booking and cancellationThe Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.Cancellations must be made more than fourteen days before the event, or you won’t receive a full refund.1．What kind of people can experience working with animals in Kirby Wildlife Park?A．A boy over 18 sitting in a wheelchair.B．A man who is quite healthy.C．A woman carrying a baby in her arms.D．A girl under the age of 18.2．When can you know something about an animal adoption plan?A．At 12：00. B．At 9：30.C．At 10：00. D．At 16：30.3．What is the requirement of cancelling a booking of the Keeper Experience?A．The cancelling is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.B．Anyone can cancel a booking throughout the year.C．A booking must be cancelled over two weeks before the event.D．You can cancel a booking with a full refund at any time.B(2019·昆明高三复习诊断)The world can be a scary place whenyou’re young. It can be even scarier when you’re a young littleblue penguin(企鹅)—the tiniest of the penguin species. Luckily,there are some humans willing to help. They stepped in to protectBilly, a blue penguin that appeared on a beach in Christchurch, New Zealand.Spotted on November 29 at the slipway at Moncks Bay, near Sumner, in Christchurch, the little penguin immediately attracted a small crowd. Jeff Mein Smith saw the crowd while he was bicycling that afternoon, and he biked home to get his camera. When he returned to the scene, he found that the penguin had received a little sign, one that read “Hi, I’m waiting for my mum to come back. DOC(Department of Conservation) knows I’m here. Please leave me alone. Keep your dog away. Thanks. Billy—the baby blue penguin.”Billy didn’t move away from the sign. The DOC arrived later that afternoon to pick up Billy, though they were surprised to see it on the beach. “It’s unusual for a blue penguin to be out in the open on the beach during the day，” Anita Spencer, a DOC senior ranger, told Stuff.Billy was taken to the Christchurch Penguin Rehabilitation Center after being retrieved from the beach. Volunteers believe the bird may actually be a female penguin,and is around 2 months old. The chick weighs a mere 550 grams, less than a standard basketball. A blue penguin should weigh around 900 grams at this age. Most little penguins grow up to weigh 1 kilogram.The center will help the little penguin gain some weight by feeding it fish juice, before it’s set free into the ocean.4．Why can the world be frightening to a young penguin?A．It is a rare species.B．It faces potential danger.C．It is surrounded by the crowd.D．It is threatened by dogs.5．It can be inferred from the text that Billy________．A．is a female penguinB．has expressed its thanksC．weighs less for its ageD．prefers living on the beach6．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “retrieved” in paragraph 4?A．Ignored. B．Cured.C．Given away. D．Brought back.7．What will happen to Billy in the center?A．It will be reported to Stuff.B．It will be visited by the locals.C．It will be taken good care of.D．It will be fed with fruit juice.C(2019·东北三省四市二模)You can’t see your sleeping pet’s brain waves, but its behavior can tell you when your cat might be dreaming. If you watch closely, you’ll see that as she falls asleep, her breathing becomes slow and regular with her body still. She has entered the first stage of sleep, called slow­wave sleep. After about 15 minutes you’ll notice a change in her breathing. Her eyes move under her closed lids, her paws twitch(抽动) and she flicks(轻拂) an ear. She has entered dreaming. Although she twitches and makes little grunting noises, messages from her brain to the large muscles in her legs are blocked, so she can’t run about. She is in a state of “sleep paralysis(麻痹)”．Michel Jouvet, a French scientist, interrupted their sleep paralysis. Even though they were completely asleep, the dreaming cats began to run for balls that Jouvet couldn’t see and arched their backs at unseen enemies. He figured he was watching them act out their dreams! Obviously, the dreaming cats seemed to be practising important cat skills: following, pouncing, and fighting.In another study, Matt Wilson recorded rats’ brain waves while they learned mazes. One day, her left the brain­wave­recording machine on while the rats fell asleep. The pattern of brain waves in the sleeping rats matched the pattern from the maze so closely that Wilson could figure out exactly which part of the maze each rat was dreaming about!Many researchers now think that in both people and animals, one purpose of dreams is to practise important skills and figure out recent learning. This may explain why so many people dream about fighting and escaping, skills that were probably important to our ancestors, and why dreaming affects our ability to learn.Do all animals dream? From looking at the brain waves of sleeping animals, how often animals dream seems to be tied to body size. Cats dream about every 15 minutes, mice every 9 minutes, and elephants every 2 hours. And though cows and horses usually sleep standing up, they only dream when lying down.8．What does Michel Jouvet find in his study?A．The dreaming cats are in a state of body paralysis.B．The dreaming cats often practise their important skills.C．The eyes of dreaming cats move while bodies are still.D．The legs of the dreaming cats can’t move.9．What can you know about dreaming from the passage?A．Dreaming a lot can help humans learn more.B．Learning mazes is the basic skill for cats to learn.C．Rats often dream to work out their recent learning.D．Fighting and escaping are not important skills for ancestors.10．Which animal may dream most frequently?A．Rats. B．Dogs.C．Cows. D．Elephants.11．How does the author develop his passage?A．By making comparisons. B．By using figures.C．By telling stories. D．By showing facts.D(2019·福建泉州质量检测)Skyscrapers are the symbol of urbanlife. City people are used to seeing tall buildings and apartments.Farms, on the other hand, are associated with rural(农村的) life.However, there are experts who think skyscrapers should become farms to meet the increasing food needs.By the middle of this century, some scientists suggest, almost 80% of the Earth’s population could live in cities. In addition, the population could increase to 9.1 billion during that time yet the amount of land available for farming will be the same. If current farming practices don’t change, we will need an area of new land to produce enough food for the planet.Vertical farms, where urban farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers, could be the solution. In spite of concerns over high costs, experts want to make it a reality and use these skyscrapers to grow crops.Vertical farms would have many advantages, supporters say. Unlike traditional farming, vertical farming could be free of chemicals and diseases. Besides, crops would not suffer from problems like flooding. Finally, vertical farms would reduce the cost and negative effects of transporting food over long distances.Some argue that although crops growing in a tall glass building would get natural sunlight during the day, it wouldn’t be enough. For this reason, vertical farms would need additional light sources(来源), such as artificial light.Another way of growing fresh food is to build urban farms on rooftops. This more practical approach may be more achievable than the idea of farms in skyscrapers, researchers suggest. Experts agree that innovative(革新的) farming practices are needed to support the need for more food at affordable costs, both to the farmer and to the consumer, but the best ideas have yet to come.12．What primary problem could vertical farming settle?A．Poor state of rural life.B．Shortage of food supply.C．High cost of transporting crops.D．Environmental pollution by traditional farming.13．What is the advantage of vertical farming?A．It can produce organic food.B．It requires little care.C．It can benefit transport industry.D．It needs very low cost.14．What is a big challenge of making vertical farming a reality?A．Farmable land. B．Crop diseases.C．Light sources. D．Climate conditions.15．What can be the best title of the text?A．Future Food Needs B．Symbol of Urban LifeC．Farming on Rooftops D．Farms of the Future第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020;2020届高考英语二轮专题复习精品阅读理解部分之限时训练（五）阅读理解WHAT happens to a teenage kid when the world he thought he knew suddenly changes? Find out in Little Brother by American author Cory Doctorow．It is a fascinating book for a new generation of sci-fi readers．Marcus Yallow, 17, from San Francisco is much more comfortable in front of a computer than obeying the rules of society．Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting （骗过） his high school's monitoring system．This way he and his friends get to head off to play a popular online game in real life．While they are playing, a bomb explodes on the Bay Bridge．Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security （DHS） secret prison．There he is treated as a possible terrorist．He is eventually let go after four days, but his injured friend disappears．When he returns, Marcus discovers that there are many "security measures" in place and that now all citizens are treated like potential terrorists．While some consider this government action necessary for public safety, Marcus sees this as a complete destruction of the rights he is supposed to have as a citizen．He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him with only one thing to do: to take down the DHS himself．He helps organize a large network called Xnet to spread the truth, anonymously （匿名地）．The book presents a young man who is irresponsible, but learns about himself,and grows, in the course of the story．As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society．56．What kind of article does this passage belong to?A．A fascinating story．B．A book review．C．News report D．A TV programme57．The underlined word destruction in the passage means ．A．damage B．reward C．ruin D．protection 58．Marcus Yallow was sent to prison because ．A．he killed his friendB．he bombed a military vehicleC．he did something that a possible terrorist could doD．his injured friend disappeared59．From the second paragraph we can infer that ．A．Marcus Yallow is much more comfortable obeying the rules of society B．Marcus Yallow is smart, fast and wise in real lifeC．Marcus Yallow always plays online games in real lifeD．Marcus Yallow is expert at the network world60．In the end of the book, Marcus Yallow ．A．is supposed to be more irresponsibleB．becomes aware of very serious issues about his societyC．presents a young man who is irresponsibleD．plays a popular online game in real life完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）On August 26, 1999, New York City experienced a torrential downpour. The rain caused the streets to __36__ and the subway system almost came to a stop. Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were __37__ to go home. Some battled to __38__ a taxi orto get on a bus. Still others faced the __39__ bravely, walking miles to get to work.I __40__ to be one of the people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most __41__ had stopped. After making my way __42__ crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was __43__. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to __44__ the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the __45__. So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switch back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like an forever, the train __46__ my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was __47__ through, exhausted and __48__. My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm，I was ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer __49__ I received an email from Garth, my Director:I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and __ 50__ reported to work. It is always reassuring(令人欣慰), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their __51__ to their jobs. Thank you.Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that __52__ message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of __53__ can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic __54__ had made me tied and upset. But Garth’s words immediately__55__ me and put a smile back on my face.36. A. break B. flood C. sink D. crash37. A. forced B. refused C. adjusted D. gathered38. A. order B. pay C. call D. search39. A. climate B. scenery C. storm D. burden40. A. used B. promised C. deserved D. happened41. A. practice B. routine C. process D. service42. A. to B. through C. over D. for43. A. operating B. cycling C. turning D. rushing44. A. check B. carry C. find D. board45. A. street B. ground C. floor D. platform46. A. paused B. crossed C. reached D. parked47. A. wet B. weak C. sick D. hurt48. A. ashamed B. discouraged C. surprised D. puzzled49. A. while B. when C. where D. after50. A. hardly B. casually C. absolutely D. eventually51. A. devotion B. donation C. connection D. reaction52. A. accurate B. urgent C. brief D. humorous53. A. promise B. appreciation C. advice D. guidance54. A. troubles B. signals C. rules D. signs55. A. corrected B. supported C. amazed D. refreshed任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）任务型阅读认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格内填入最恰当的词。

2020届高考英语二轮题海特训营阅读理解一A1.Raised in a motherless home，my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children.His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home，Dad never met me，even in severe weather. If I grumbled，he'd say in his loudest fathervoice，"That's what your legs are for！"The walk didn't bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn't seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop，I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedges(树篱)edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. OnceI had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey，I always had asense of relief to see the hedges because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening，the hedges had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedges，moving toward the house. Upon closer observation，I realized it was the top of my father's head. Then I knew，each time I'd come home，he had stood behind the hedges，watching，until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care，after all.On later visits，that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait untilI was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reachinghome，I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair."So，my son，it's you！" he'd say，his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied，"Yes，Dad，it's me. I'm home."（1）What does the underlined word "grumbled" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A．Accepted happily.B．Explained clearly.C．Agreed willingly.D．Spoke unhappily.（2）What made the author feel upset was ______.A. the tiredness after long hours in labsB．the fear of seeing something movingC．the feeling of being less than valuedD．the loneliness of riding the bus home（3）The author's father watched behind the hedges because _____.A．he was concerned about his son's safetyB．he wanted to help his son build up courageC．he didn't want to meet his son at the doorwayD．he didn't think his son was old enough to walk alone（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．My Father's SecretB．My College LifeC．My Terrible Journey HomeD．Riding the Bus AloneB2.Chinese scientists recently have produced two monkeys with the same gene, Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, using the same technique that gave us Dolly the sheep. These monkeys are not actually the first primates（灵长类）to be cloned. Another one named Tetra was produced in the late 1990s by embryo（胚胎）splitting, the division of an early-stage embryo into two or four separate cells to make clones. By contrast, they were each made by replacing an egg cell nucleus（原子核）with DNA from a differentiated body cell. This Dolly method, known as somatic cell nuclear transfer （SCNT）, can create more clones and allows researchers greater control over the edits they make to the DNA.Success came from adopting several new techniques. These included a new type of microscopy to better view the cells during handling or using several materials that encourage cell reprogramming, which hadn’t been tried before on primates. Still, the research process proved difficult, and many attempts by the team failed. Just two healthy baby monkeys born from more than 60 tested mothers. This leads to many researchers’ pouring water on the idea that the team’s results bring scientists closer to cloning humans. They thought this work is not a stepping stone to establishing methods for obtaining live born human clones. Instead, this clearly remains a very foolish thing to attempt, it would be far too inefficient, far too unsafe, and it is also pointless.But the scientists involved emphasize that this is not their goal. There is now no barrier for cloning primate species, thus cloning humans is closer to reality.However, their research purpose is entirely for producing non-human primate models for human diseases; they absolutely have no intention, and society will not permit this work to be extended to humans. Despite limitations, they treat this breakthrough a novel model system for scientists studying human biology and disease.（1）What do we know about the technology called SCNT?A. It created the first two primates.B. It may contribute to editing the DNA.C. It can divide an early-stage embryo into several cells.D. It produced two cloned monkeys with different genes.（2）What does the author mean by “pouring water on the idea” in paragraph 2?A. Keeping a hot topic of it.B. Having a low opinion of it.C. Attaching no importance to it.D. Adding supportive evidence to it.（3）What is the scientists’ purpose to clone these monkeys?A. To help with the study of human diseases.B. To serve as a stepping stone to their reputation.C. To prepare for their research on human cloning.D. To raise money for holding an exhibition of novels.（4）What can we infer from the passage?A. New techniques seem to be pointless.B. Cloning humans is already on its way.C. Society won’t agree to clone another monkey.D. The success rate of cloning a monkey was not high.C3.While WeChat is China's biggest mobile messaging app (应用软件),there are many equivalent(相当的) apps in other countries that offer similar features(特征).WhatsApp (US)Users: more than 300 millionPlatforms: Android, 10S, Windows Phone, BlackBerryFeatures:Text chat, push-to-talk, file sharing, location sharingWith more than 300 million active users, WhatsApp is one of WeChat's biggest competitors. Developed by two ex-Yahoo! employees in 2009, WhatsApp originally focused on text chat, but onAug6 it also started push - to - talk service. It's noted for its accessibility, ease of use and the absence of advertisements. The service is free for the first year, after which $0.99 (6.06 yuan) is charged for one-year subscription.Kakao Talk (South Korea)Users: more than 100 millionPlatforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Bada (an operateing system developed by Samsung)Features: Text chat, group chat, push - to - talk, group calls, file sharingWith more than 100 million users in more than 230 countries, Kakao Talk is a multi - platform ( 多平台 ) texting application that allows users to send and receive messages for free. With Kakao Talk, users can message each other one-on one or in group chats with unlimited numbers of friends. You can also choose from more than 250 animated emoticons (表情符号) and share them with friends.Line (Japan)Users: more than 200 millionPlatforms: Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and PCFeatures:Text chat, group chat, push - to - talk, file sharing, location sharing, gaming, stickers.Line tops the list of the most downloaded free apps in 52 countries. Apart from text and voice messaging, Line provides its users with more than 250 original stickers and emoticons to buy from its own shop. In the first quarter of 2013 alone.it made $ ,7 million just from stickers. The popular app also allows friends to battle each other in the LINE Game.（1）The first paragraph of the passage is used to _______.A.introduce the most popular mobile messaging apps in ChinaB.talk about new features in the latest mobile messaging appsC.draw readers' attention to various popular mobile messaging appsD.explain how mobile messaging apps have become so popular（2）Compared with the other two apps, which of the following features makes Line stand out?A.Group mobile games.B.Free stickers and emoticons.C.Free download of the app.D.Text and group chat.（3）One of the popular features of WhatsApp is that users_______.A.can send and receive messages for freeB.can enjoy live video chats within groupsC.don't need to worry about unwanted adsD.regularly set free stickers and emoticonsD4.A new commodity brings about a highly profitable，fast­growing industry, urgingantitrust (反垄断) regulators to step in to check those who control its flow A century ago, the resource in question was oil Now similar concerns are being raised by the giants (巨头) that deal in data, the oil of the digital age The most valuable firms are Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft All look unstoppableSuch situations have led to calls for the tech giants to be broken up But size alone is not a crime The giants’ success has benefited consumers Few want to live without search engines or a quick delivery Far from charging consumers high prices, many of these services are free (users pay, in effect, by handing over yet more data) And the appearance of new­born giants suggest s that newcomers can make waves, too But there is cause for concern The Internet has made data abundant, all­present and far more valuable, changing the nature of data and competition Google initially used the data collected from users to target advertising better But recently it has discovered that data can be turned into new services: translation and visual recognition, to be sold to other companies Internet companies’ control of data gives them enormous power So they have a “God’s eye view” of activities in their own markets and beyondThis nature of data makes the antitrust measures of the past less useful Breaking up firms like Google into five small ones would not stop remaking themselves: in time, one of them would become great again A rethink is required—and as a new approach starts to become apparent, two ideas stand outThe first is that antitrust authorities need to move from the industrial age into the 21st century When considering a merger (兼并)，for example, they have traditionally used size to determine when to step in They now need to take into account the extent of firms’ data assets (资产) when assessing the impact of dealsThe purchase price could also be a signal that an established company is buyinga new­born threat When this takes place, especially when a new­born company hasno revenue to speak of, the regulators should raise red flagsThe second principle is to loosen the control that providers of online services have over data and give more to those who supply them Companies could be forced to reveal to consumers what information they hold and how much money they make from it Governments could order the sharing of certain kinds of data, with users’ consent Restarting antitrust for the information age will not be easy But if governments don't want a data economy controlled by a few giants, they must act soon（1）Why is there a call to break up giants?A.They have controlled the data marketB.They collect enormous private dataC.They no longer provide free servicesD.They dismissed some new­b orn giants（2）What does the technological innovation in Paragraph 3 indicate?A.Data giants’ technology is very expensiveB.Google’s idea is popular among data firmsC.Data can strengthen giants’ controlling positionD.Data can be turned into new services or products（3）By paying attention to firms’ data assets, antitrust regulators could ________A.kill a new threatB.avoid the size trapC.favour bigger firmsD.charge higher prices（4）What is the purpose of loosening the giants’ control of data?A.Big companies could relieve data security pressureernments could relieve their financial pressureC.Consumers could better protect their privacyD.Small companies could get more opportunitiesE5.UK cottagesBorth Cottage, Abersoch, North Wales Sleeps 12Borth Cottage is a luxurious coastal cottage just outside Abersoch on North Wales9 beautiful LI yn Peninsula. It is not cheap but comes with its own hot tub, sauna and mini-cinema. There are also open fires, a state of the art kitchen, anda family games room. Enjoy long coastal walks, waterskiing and windsurfing or justsitting in front of the fire with a great book. The kids will be busy exploring the big gardens and playing on Playstation 3 or watching TV.Christmas : £6,000 for a week starting on December 21New Year:£6,000 for a week starting on December 28Blaenfforest Granary and Cottage, Carmarthenshire, Wales Sleeps 4 and 2 In the heart of South West Wales5 Teifi Valley, Blaenfforest offers new luxury self-catering accommodation in The Granary ( sleeps 4) and The Cottage( sleeps 2 ). Underfloor heating and wood burning stoves ensure winter visitors are kept warm and dogs are welcome.Christmas : A week starting on December 22, £360 for The Cottage, £685 for The GranaryHembury Court, East Devon Sleeps up to 17In the famous thatched village of Broadhembury, Hembury Court offers five-star self-catering cottages located around a courtyard, which sleep two, four, five or six people. A group of 17 can book the entire place and enjoy sole use of facilities including round bams for games, activities and a party on New Year’s Eve. There is also a hot tub and a fitness suite with rural views.Christmas : December 28 to January 2, special offer of £4,250instead of £4,650 for up to 17 peopleDozmary Pool Barn, Bodmin, Cornwall Sleeps 6Located at the site where, as legend has it, Arthur’s sword was thrown, this newly renovated granite bam, overlooks wild and remote Dozmary Pool. The house is warm and modem inside and furnished to the highest standards. It has three double bedrooms, an open plan sitting room,a dining area and a kitchen with a wood-burning stove. There are two terraces overlooking the lake, a great spot for birdwatchers and water enthusiasts.Christmas and New Year: £911 for a week（1）If you want to go on holiday with a pet dog, you should choose _______.A.Borth CottageB.Dozmary Pool BamC.Hembury CourtD.Blaenfforest（2）What is the common point of these four places?A.They are all located on the seaside.B.They can be rented at the same day.C.They all belong to British cottages.D.They have the same price.（3）When 17 people go on holiday together in Hembury Court, they at least can spend _______.A.￡4,650B.￡4,250C.￡1,045D.￡6,000F6.There’s a new frontier in 3D printing that’s beginning to come into focus: food.Recent development has made possible machines that print, cook, and serve foods on a mass scale. And the industry isn’t stopping there.Food productionWith a 3D printer, a cook can print complicated chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake. Not everybody can do that —it takes years of experience, but a printer makes it easy. A restaurant in Spain uses a Foodini to “re-c reate forms and pieces” of food that are “exactly the same”, freeing cooks to complete other tasks. In another restaurant, all of the dishes and dessertsit serves are 3D-printed, rather than farm to table.Sustainability(可持续性）The global population is expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, and some analysts estimate that food production will need to be raised by 50 percent to maintain current levels. Sustainability is becoming a necessity. 3D food printing could probably contribute to the solution. Some experts believe printers could use hydrocolloids (水解胶体) from plentiful renewables like algae(藻类) and grass to replace the familiar ingredients(烹饪原料). 3D printing can reduce fuel use and emissions. Grocery stores of the future might stock "food" that lasts years on end, freeing up shelf space and reducing transportation and storage requirements. NutritionFuture 3D food printers could make processed food healthier. Hod Lipson, a professor at Columbia University, said, “Food printing could allow consumers to print food with customized nutritional content, like vitamins. So instead of eating a piece of yesterday’s bread from the supermarket, you’d eat something baked just for you on demand.”ChallengesDespite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome. Currently, most ingredients must be changed to a paste(糊状物) before a printer can use them, and the printing process is quite time-consuming, because ingredients interact with each other in very complex ways. On top of that, most of the 3D food printers now are restricted to dry ingredients, because meat and milk products may easily go bad. Some experts are skeptical about 3D food printers, believing they are better suited for fast food restaurants than homes and high-end restaurants.（1）What benefit does 3D printing bring to food production?A. It helps cooks to create new dishes.B. It saves time and effort in cooking.C. It improves the cooking conditions.D. It contributes to restaurant decorations.（2）What can we learn about 3D food printing from Paragraphs 3?A. It solves food shortages easily.B. It quickens the transportation of food.C. It needs no space for the storage of food.D. It uses renewable materials as sources of food.（3）According to Paragraph 4, 3D-printed food ________.A. is more available to consumersB. can meet individual nutritional needsC. is tastier than food in supermarketsD. can keep all the nutrition in raw materials（4）What is the main factor that prevents 3D food printing from spreading widely?A. The printing process is complicated.B. 3D food printers are too expensive.C. Food materials have to be dry.D. Some experts doubt 3D food printing.（5）What could be the best title of the passage?A. 3D Food Printing: Delicious New TechnologyB. A New Way to Improve 3D Food PrintingC. The Challenges for 3D Food ProductionD. 3D Food Printing: From Farm to TableG7.Many of us have reached in our pockets, feeling a vibration （振动）, wrongly believing our mobile phones have just rung. The phenomenon even has a name: phantom vibration syndrome—and found it is surprisingly common.Now scientists believe that we are so alert（警觉） for phone calls and messages we are misinterpreting slight muscle spasms （痉挛） as proof of a call. Robert Rosenberger, an assistant professor at the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology has studied the delusional calls. He said sufferers describe a vague tingling feeling which they think is their mobile phone indicating it has received a text message or call while on ‘silent’. But when the device is retrieved, there was no one on the other end.Dr. Rosenberger said “I find so many people say, ‘This happens to me, but I thoughtI was the only one. I thought I was odd. ”It seems that the syndrome particularlyaffects people at the beck and call of mobile phones or pagers. A 2010 study by Michael Rothberg and colleagues found that nearly 70 per cent of doctors at a hospital in Massachusetts suffered phantom vibrations. A more recent study of US college students found the figure was as high as 90 per cent.While the odd feeling is widespread, it does not seem to be considered a grave problem.Dr. Ros enberger said: “it's not actually a syndrome in a technical sense. That's just the name that's got stuck to it.” He added: “Only 2 per cent of people consider it a problem.”While widespread, the scientific community has not yet invested much effort in getting to the bottom of why we suffer phantom calls.Dr. Rosenberger said: “People are guessing it has something to do with nervous energy. The cognitive（认知的） scientists are talking about brain chemistry, cognitive pathways changing. But it's not like they h ave brain scans to go on.”He said: “We have a phone call in our pocket all the time and it becomes sort of an extension of ourselves. We have this sort of readiness to experience a call.We feel something and we think, OK, that could be a call.”（1）Why do some people mistake slight muscle spasms for a call?A. They all have a vivid imagination.B. They are sensitive to calls and messages.C. There are few calls and messages in their life.D. Slight muscle spasms affect them more than other people（2）Which of the following are more likely to have phantom vibration syndrome thanothers?A. Doctors.B. University professors.C. College students.D. The cognitive scientists.（3）In Dr. Rosenberger's opinion, phantom vibration syndrome ___.A. isn't a kind of disease actuallyB. is considered a problem by most peopleC. is a serious problem ignored by peopleD. has something to do with brain chemistry（4）What does the text mainly talk about?A. Most people have phantom vibration syndrome.B. How to keep away from phantom vibration syndrome.C. How to reduce phantom phone vibrations.D. People care too much about phantom phone vibrationsH8.When a driver slams on the brakes to avoid hitting a pedestrian crossing the road illegally, she is making a moral decision that shifts risk from the pedestrian to the people in the car Self-driving cars might soon have to make such ethical (道德的)judgments on their own — but settling on a universal moral code for the vehicles could be a tough task, suggests a surveyThe largest ever survey of machine ethics, called the Moral Machine, laid out 13 possible situations in which someone’s death was unavoidable Respondents were asked to choose who to spare in situations that involved a mix of variables: young or old, rich or poor, more people or fewer Within 18 months, the online quiz had recorded 40 million decisions made by people from 233 countries and territories When the researchers analysed these answers, they found that the nations could be divided into three groups One contains North America and several European nations where Christianity has been the dominant (占支配地位的)religion; another includes countries such as Japan, Indonesia and Pakistan, with strong Confucian or Islamic traditions A third group consists of countries in Central and South America, such as Colombia and Brazil The first group showed a stronger preference for sacrificing older lives to save younger ones than did the second group, for exampleThe researchers also identified relationships between social and economic factors in a country They found that people from relatively wealthy countries with strong institutions, such as Finland and Japan, more often chose to hit people who stepped into traffic illegally than did respondents in nations with weaker institutions, such as Nigeria or PakistanPeople rarely face such moral dilemmas, and some cities question whether the possible situations posed in the online quiz are relevant to the ethical and practical questions surrounding driverless cars But the researchers argue that the findings reveal cultural differences that governments and makers of self-drivingcars must take into account if they want the vehicles to gain public acceptance At least Barbara Wege, who heads a group working on autonomous-vehicle ethics at Audi in Ingolstadt, Germany, says such studies are valuable Wege argues that self-driving cars would cause fewer accidents, proportionally, than human drivers do each year—but that people might focus more on events involving robots Surveys such as the Moral Machine can help to begin public discussions about these unavoidable accidents that might develop trust “We need to come up with a social consensus,” she says, “about which risks we are willing to take”（1）Why is it difficult to set universal moral rules for programming self-driving cars?A．Social values always change with the timesB．Moral choices vary between different culturesC．Drivers have a preference for sacrificing the weakD．Car makers are faced with decisions of life or death（3）The researchers conducted the study by_____A．using a massive online quiz worldwideB．comparing different cultures and customsC．dividing the respondents into three groupsD．performing a series of controlled experiments（3）According to the study, in which country are drivers more likely to hit a pedestrian crossing the road illegally?A．Nigeria B．Colombia C．Finland D．Indonesia（4）Barbara Wege would probably agree that _____A．Self-driving cars will greatly improve the traffic environmentB．Accidents caused by self-driving cars might receive more attention C．Problems involving self-driving cars might shake the public trust in society D．Car makers needn’t take the risk of solving self-driving car ethical dilemmas答案解析1.【参考答案】（1）D；（2）C；（3）A；（4）A；2.【参考答案】（1）B；（2）B；（3）A；（4）D【解析】本文是一篇科普类的文章。

高三英语限时阅读训练（一）完形填空(共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分)These days, it is common to see 5-gallon bottles of water being sent to homes. Supermarket 41 are filled with all kinds of bottled water from simple 42 bottles containing “pure spring water” to expensive foreign t ypes of mineral water in glass bottles. In Europe, bottled water is as 43 as soft drinks are in the United States. People are not only interested in the different choices of drinks, but also in the taste of bottled water and its 44 value.All bottled water must 45 the content of the water on the bottle. Some companies 46 minerals to give the water a better taste. But the term mineral water is 47 , because all water—except specially purified water—contains minerals. 48 must be made to tell people clearly what kind of water people are exactly buying: spring water, mineral water, or purified water. For example, “spring water” will have to come from a(n)49 spring.Many people choose bottled water 50 tap water, because they 51 the safety of public drinking water. Some people worry about city water 52 . We need to pay close attention to the cleanliness of our drinking water. The government should be responsible for tap water 53 . It should be tested and checked 54 .Keep in mind that bottled water is 55 . In many cases, you are paying for water that is not much different from tap water. If you are not sure of the safety of your tap water, have it 56 .A local health department can be of 57 . Compared with the cost of bottled water, the testing cost will be less expensive. Letting cold water 58 for a minute or so before taking a drink or using it in preparing a meal is a good way to 59 possible water pollution, especially if the water has been 60 for an hour or more.41. A. baskets B. windows C. shelves D. carts42. A. large B. plastic C. cool D. cheap43. A. popular B. expensive C. fresh D. good44. A. nature B. true C. face D. health45. A. study B. stick C. list D. print46. A. find B. add C. explore D. mix47. A. mistaken B. misunderstood C. misleading D. misreading48. A. Laws B. Notices C. Products D. Inventions49. A. nearby B. hot C. underground D. overflowing50. A. with B. besides C. before D. over51. A. consider B. trust C. doubt D. ensure52. A. supplies B. pipes C. pollution D. shortage53. A. producers B. risk C. elements D. quality54. A. normally B. regularly C. repeatedly D. instantly55. A. enough B. excellent C. expensive D. ideal56. A. collected B. boiled C. changed D. tested57. A. use B. value C. service D. importance58. A. run B. flow C. fill D. boil59. A. improve B. discover C. limit D. solve60. A. shallow B. off C. slow D. on任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。

限时组合练(一)限时:60分钟总分:120分第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

A(2019四川成都外国语学校一诊,C)David Rees runs a truly distinctive business. He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfection, using a variety of tools.I know what you're thinking—is this a joke? The 39-year-old gets asked that question a lot. To clarify everything, he even created a special section on his website telling everyone he's actually providing a real service.You can supply your own pencil or you can have Rees sharpen one of his own favorite 2B pencils. After that, he mails it to you in a display tube with the shavings in a separate bag, and an authentic certificate which just happens to mention the pencil is so sharp as to be a dangerous object.To achieve the desirable result, Rees uses all kinds of tools, including general sandpaper, pocket knives and even a special$450 sharpening machine. “It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for,” he says. “That determines the most appropriate pencil-sharpening technique. Some customers buy pencils as inspirational symbols while others buy them because of their special memories of classic 2B pencils.”$15 to have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though, right? You're not the only one who feels that way, and David's unique business has really angered lots of people, who talk of inequality in America, saying it is so insane for the wealthy to pay $15 to sharpen a pencil. But others will say, “This is just our urge to put an end to the Welfare State because new ideas arise along with the business.”David admits his trade is sort of unusual. But there are those who actually value his service, as is proven by the over 500 orders he has gotten.1.How could David make money by sharpening pencils?A.He invented new tools for the job.B.He promoted his skill on his website.C.He saved lots of time for other people.D.He provided quality service for his customers.2.From his words, we can infer that David Rees.A.knows all kinds of pencil usersB.provides personalized servicesC.values the ideas behind the pencilsD.always writes with pencils3.What does the underlined word “insane”(in Parag raph 5)mean?A.Deliberate.B.Rewarding.C.Unreasonable.D.Irresponsible.答案[语篇解读]本文主要介绍了David Rees 通过帮别人削铅笔赚钱的独特生意。

第2部分40分钟阅读提速练阅读提速练(一)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

A(2019·山西五地高三联考)Kirby Wildlife Park—Keeper ExperienceDue to the large number of inquiries from people interested inworking with animals, Kirby Wildlife Park has set up the unique“Keeper Experience”package. The fantastic experience is available toanyone over the age of 18 who is reasonably fit. We regret that for healthand safety reasons, participants who are pregnant, in a wheelchair or suffering from illnesses cannot take part.A typical day9：15Arrival9：30Health and Safety Briefing10：00Apes and MonkeysWhile cleaning out the enclosure(围场), you will find out about how enclosures are enriched with novel items and new smells to stimulate(刺激) the animals’senses and imitate their natural environment.12：00Lunch14：00Big CatsOn the highlight of most volunteers’day, you will feed the cats and learn about their nutritional needs. The keeper will give you an introduction of how cats’behavior can be read to get an idea of their welfare and health.16：30Meet the TeamMeet more of the staff and learn how you can get further involved with work at the park. Learn about our animal adoption plan, what it takes to be a good keeper and where to obtain the right qualifications for a career in animal welfare.Booking and cancellationThe Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Full payment is needed when booking.Cancellations must be made more than fourteen days before the event, or you won’t receive a full refund.1．What kind of people can experience working with animals in Kirby Wildlife Park?A．A boy over 18 sitting in a wheelchair.B．A man who is quite healthy.C．A woman carrying a baby in her arms.D．A girl under the age of 18.2．When can you know something about an animal adoption plan?A．At 12：00.B．At 9：30.C．At 10：00. D．At 16：30.3．What is the requirement of cancelling a booking of the Keeper Experience?A．The cancelling is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.B．Anyone can cancel a booking throughout the year.C．A booking must be cancelled over two weeks before the event.D．You can cancel a booking with a full refund at any time.B(2019·昆明高三复习诊断)The world can be a scary place when you’reyoung. It can be even scarier when you’re a young little blue penguin(企鹅)—the tiniest of the penguin species. Luckily, there are some humanswilling to help. They stepped in to protect Billy, a blue penguin thatappeared on a beach in Christchurch, New Zealand.Spotted on November 29 at the slipway at Moncks Bay, near Sumner, in Christchurch, the little penguin immediately attracted a small crowd. Jeff Mein Smith saw the crowd while he was bicycling that afternoon, and he biked home to get his camera. When he returned to the scene, he found that the penguin had received a little sign, one that read “Hi, I’m waiting for my mum to come back. DOC(Department of Conservation) knows I’m here. Please leave me alone. Keep your dog away. Thanks. Billy—the baby blue penguin.”Billy didn’t move away from the sign. The DOC arrived later that afternoon to pick up Billy, though they were surprised to see it on the beach. “It’s unusual for a blue penguin to be out in the open on the beach during the day，”Anita Spencer, a DOC senior ranger, told Stuff.Billy was taken to the Christchurch Penguin Rehabilitation Center after being retrieved from the beach. Volunteers believe the bird may actually be a female penguin, and is around 2 months old. The chick weighs a mere 550 grams, less than a standard basketball. A blue penguin should weigh around 900 grams at this age. Most little penguins grow up to weigh 1 kilogram.The center will help the little penguin gain some weight by feeding it fish juice, before it’s set free into the ocean.4．Why can the world be frightening to a young penguin?A．It is a rare species.B．It faces potential danger.C．It is surrounded by the crowd.D．It is threatened by dogs.5．It can be inferred from the text that Billy________．A．is a female penguinB．has expressed its thanksC．weighs less for its ageD．prefers living on the beach6．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “retrieved”in paragraph 4?A．Ignored.B．Cured.C．Given away. D．Brought back.7．What will happen to Billy in the center?A．It will be reported to Stuff.B．It will be visited by the locals.C．It will be taken good care of.D．It will be fed with fruit juice.C(2019·东北三省四市二模)You can’t see your sleeping pet’s brain waves, but its behavior can tell you when your cat might be dreaming. If you watch closely, you’ll see that as she falls asleep, her breathing becomes slow and regular with her body still. She has entered the first stage of sleep, called slow­wave sleep. After about 15 minutes you’ll notice a change in her breathing. Her eyes move under her closed lids, her paws twitch(抽动) and she flicks(轻拂) an ear. She has entered dreaming. Although she twitches and makes little grunting noises, messages from her brain to the large muscles in her legs are blocked, so she can’t run about. She is in a state of “sleep paralysis(麻痹)”．Michel Jouvet, a French scientist, interrupted their sleep paralysis. Even though they were completely asleep, the dreaming cats began to run for balls that Jouvet couldn’t see and arched their backs at unseen enemies. He figured he was watching them act out their dreams! Obviously, the dreaming cats seemed to be practising important cat skills: following, pouncing, and fighting.In another study, Matt Wilson recorded rats’brain waves while they learned mazes. One day, her left the brain­wave­recording machine on while the rats fell asleep. The pattern of brain waves in the sleeping rats matched the pattern from the maze so closely that Wilson could figure out exactly which part of the maze each rat was dreaming about!Many researchers now think that in both people and animals, one purpose of dreams is topractise important skills and figure out recent learning. This may explain why so many people dream about fighting and escaping, skills that were probably important to our ancestors, and why dreaming affects our ability to learn.Do all animals dream? From looking at the brain waves of sleeping animals, how often animals dream seems to be tied to body size. Cats dream about every 15 minutes, mice every 9 minutes, and elephants every 2 hours. And though cows and horses usually sleep standing up, they only dream when lying down.8．What does Michel Jouvet find in his study?A．The dreaming cats are in a state of body paralysis.B．The dreaming cats often practise their important skills.C．The eyes of dreaming cats move while bodies are still.D．The legs of the dreaming cats can’t move.9．What can you know about dreaming from the passage?A．Dreaming a lot can help humans learn more.B．Learning mazes is the basic skill for cats to learn.C．Rats often dream to work out their recent learning.D．Fighting and escaping are not important skills for ancestors.10．Which animal may dream most frequently?A．Rats.B．Dogs.C．Cows. D．Elephants.11．How does the author develop his passage?A．By making comparisons. B．By using figures.C．By telling stories. D．By showing facts.D(2019·福建泉州质量检测)Skyscrapers are the symbol of urban life. Citypeople are used to seeing tall buildings and apartments. Farms, on the otherhand, are associated with rural(农村的) life. However, there are experts whothink skyscrapers should become farms to meet the increasing food needs.By the middle of this century, some scientists suggest, almost 80% of the Earth’s population could live in cities. In addition, the population could increase to 9.1 billion during that time yet the amount of land available for farming will be the same. If current farming practices don’t change, we will need an area of new land to produce enough food for the planet.Vertical farms, where urban farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers, could be the solution. In spite of concerns over high costs, experts want to make it a reality and use these skyscrapers to grow crops.Vertical farms would have many advantages, supporters say. Unlike traditional farming, verticalfarming could be free of chemicals and diseases. Besides, crops would not suffer from problems like flooding. Finally, vertical farms would reduce the cost and negative effects of transporting food over long distances.Some argue that although crops growing in a tall glass building would get natural sunlight during the day, it wouldn’t be enough. For this reason, vertical farms would need additional light sources(来源), such as artificial light.Another way of growing fresh food is to build urban farms on rooftops. This more practical approach may be more achievable than the idea of farms in skyscrapers, researchers suggest. Experts agree that innovative(革新的) farming practices are needed to support the need for more food at affordable costs, both to the farmer and to the consumer, but the best ideas have yet to come.12．What primary problem could vertical farming settle?A．Poor state of rural life.B．Shortage of food supply.C．High cost of transporting crops.D．Environmental pollution by traditional farming.13．What is the advantage of vertical farming?A．It can produce organic food.B．It requires little care.C．It can benefit transport industry.D．It needs very low cost.14．What is a big challenge of making vertical farming a reality?A．Farmable land.B．Crop diseases.C．Light sources. D．Climate conditions.15．What can be the best title of the text?A．Future Food Needs B．Symbol of Urban LifeC．Farming on Rooftops D．Farms of the Future第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。