2020届高考英语二轮复习题型训练 阅读理解(二)(含答案)

2020年高考英语二轮复习专题4 细节理解1. A【河南省洛阳市2019-2020学年高三上学期期中】Summer Student Jobs with the Ontario Public ServiceLearn. Grow. Contribute.Applications are no longer being accepted for this year’s Summer Employment Opportunities program. For details on when to apply to the Summer Employment Opportunities program next year, please check back with us in December/JanuaryAll Student job ads will be posted on February 8, 2019. Student jobs will have varying application deadlines.Review the 2019 applications deadlines and apply for the student jobs which you are interested in.Watch our video to learn more about Summer Employment Opportunities.For details on how to apply, review our Student Application Guide.TYPES OF SUMMER STUDENT JOBS Every year,the Ontario Public Service, related agencies and community groups, provide up to 5, 000 students with jobs across the province. These jobs help Ontario students with limited work experience develop transferable skills, support their career goals and learn more about the Ontario Public Service! Summer Employment Opportunities are full-time, temporary positions ranging from 7-18 weeks between May and September.We offer over 70 student jobs in the following career fields.•Administration•Agriculture and Livestock•Business•Customer Service•Engineering•Environment•Information Management•Language•Maintenance•Ontario Place•Ontario Parks•Policy•Science•Social Services•TechnologyFor more information, explore the Types of Student Jobs.21. What can help a student get a summer job in Ontario?A. Limited work experience.B. Excellent communication skills.C. Limited study experience.D. Excellent transferable skills.22. What is the job range required by the Summer Employment Opportunities program?A. 1 -6 weeks between May and September.B. 7-18 weeks between May and September.C. 7 - 18 weeks between August and December.D. 1-18 weeks between August and December.23. How can you get more information to get a job according to the last part of the passage?A. Go to watch their video.B. Go to the 2019 applicationsC. Go to Student Application Guide.D. Go to Types of Summer Student Jobs.【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D【解析】这是一篇应用文。

2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(二)(时间：100分钟，满分：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，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A (2019·福建省三校联考)The things that kids choose to play with can affect our earth.The manufacturing of toys and games can produce harmful pollution and non­biodegradable waste，which is harmful for our planet.But some toymakers are creating items for kids that aim higher.They use natural or non­harmful materials，and find ways to reuse and recycle.Toys and kits(成套工具) can also teach kids about environmentally friendly solutions.Here are a few of our favorite low-impact，fun toys.Test the waterWater is the earth's most precious natural resource.Many people take it for granted，but not everybody in the world has access to clean water.Learn about the science behind one solution with Thames & Kosmos' Global Water Quality Experiment Kit.The kit comes with tools and instructions for conducting eight important experiments including testing the quality of water and making dirty water cleaner.($15)Plant tomatoesWhen communities in dry，desert regions experience drought，it impacts their agricultural practices.Learn about water preservation and grow delicious cherry tomatoes with Back to the Roots Self­Watering Tomato Planter.It features technology that African desert farmers have been using for thousands of years：a miniature clay pot releases water，but only when the surrounding soil has dried up.($30)Draw with veggiesWee Can Too's Veggie Sidewalk Chalk is made from fruit and vegetable powders—it's practically safe to eat！The chalk，created using environmentally friendly ingredients，has none of the chemicals found in your typical sidewalk chalk.When the rain comes and washes away your masterpiece，no harmful pollutants will be entering the environment.($12)Create with cardboardWhen cardboard breaks down in a landfill，it creates methane，a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.Recycled cardboard can be transformed into a work of art with the Cardboard Tool Kit from UncommonGoods.The kit comes with 28 reusable parts for fastening cardboard pieces together.Now let your imagination go wild！($13)【语篇解读】本文是一篇广告类应用文，主要介绍了四种环保的儿童玩具，包括玩具名称、设计特点、材料来源以及价格等。

2020年高考英语二轮复习模拟卷（二）一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AAttractive lakeside cottages and cabinsLafitte's Landing Guest Quarters，Uncertain，TexasThere are five cottages featuring high ceilings and spacious bedrooms．Lafitte's is a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat，so you don't have to go far for bird-watching．Explore the lake on a steamboat，or head to Caddo Lake State Park for night adventures such as Owl Nights and Bat Watches．Rates：Summer nightly rates range from ﹩559 to ﹩1，899Lake Placid Lodge，Lake Placid，New YorkWith 17 cabins sitting along the shores of Lake Placid，the arts-and-crafts-style Lake Placid Lodge offers an exciting summer lake experience．Lakefront cabins come outfitted with hand-built beds and stone fireplaces．Go for a hike，or hit the lake for swimming，fishing，or boating．Rates：Rates are ﹩120 per night for double occupancy；each additional person is ﹩20 per night．Lake Crescent Lodge，Olympic National Park，WashingtonIts cottages and cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places．Choose between one-and two-bedroom Singer Tavern Cottages，or stay in the always favored （and often booked）Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins．Spend your days hiking in the surrounding Olympic National Park，or exploring Lake Crescent by boat．Rates：Nightly rates for cottages and cabins range between ﹩317 and ﹩398．Tamarack Lodge Resort，Mammoth Lakes，CaliforniaIt is on the peaceful shores of the Twin Lakes．Choose between recently built Deluxe Cabins and old wood-and-stone cabins．Swimming，fishing，boating，biking，and hiking are popular pastimes．Rates：Summer cabin rates range from ﹩369 to ﹩999 per night．1.Where can you observe bats at night？A. At Caddo Lake State ParkB. At Lake PlacidC. At Olympic National ParkD. At the Twin Lakes2.If three people share one room in Lake Placid Lodge，how much will they pay？A. ﹩60B. ﹩120C. ﹩140D. ﹩3603.Which of the following is difficult to reserve？A. Cottages at Lafitte's Landing Guest QuartersB. Cabins at Lake Placid LodgeC. Deluxe CabinsD. Roosevelt Fireplace CabinsBGrowing up，I thought math class was something to be endured，not enjoyed．I disliked memorizing formulas（公式）and taking tests，all for the dull goal of getting a good grade．One of my teachers told my mother that I was "slow"．But my problem wasn't with math itself．In fact，when a topic seemed particularly interesting，I would go to the library and read more about it．By high school，no one told me that I could become a professional mathematician．What I wanted to do then was to play college football．My ambition was to get an athletic scholarship to attend a Big Ten school．The chances of that happening were very low．But that didn't stop my coaches from encouraging me to believe I could reach my goal，and preparing and pushing me to work for it．They made video tapes of my performances and sent them to college coaches around the country．In the end，a Big Ten school，Penn State，did offer me a scholarship．I wish math teachers were more like football coaches．Students are affected by more than just the quality of a lesson plan．They also respond to the passion of their teachers and the engagement of their peers，and they seek a sense of purpose．They benefit from specific instructions and constant feedback（反馈）．Until I got to college，I didn't really know what mathematics was．I still thought of it as laborious（耗时费力的）calculations．Then my professor handed me a book and suggested that I think about a particular problem．It wasn't easy，but it was fascinating．My professor kept giving me problems，and I kept pursuing them，even though I couldn't always solve them immediately．The mathematical research I was doing had little in common with what I did in my high school classrooms．Instead，it was closer to the math and logic puzzles I did on my own as a boy．It gave me that same sense of wonder and curiosity，and it rewarded creativity．I am now a Ph．D candidate in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology．4.Why did the writer think math class in school was "something to be endured" before entering college？A. Because he wasn't interested in math．B. Because his math teachers didn't care to push him．C. Because he was too smart and talented for math class．D. Because he was training hard for an athletic scholarship．5.According to the writer，students are affected by the following things from teachers orcoachesEXCEPT ______ ．A. a sense of purposeB. constant feedbackC. passionD. specific instructions6.We can conclude that after entering college，the writer ______ ．A. was busy looking for math problems to solveB. studied on his own just as he was in high schoolC. met with laborious calculations in his studiesD. began to realize what mathematics really is7.What is the best title for the text？A. Interest is the best teacherB. Be the best-you can make itC. Math，taught like footballD. Once your teacher，always your teacherCRecently I rolled into a local restaurant to try an Impossible Burger，an all-plant patty（人造肉饼）invented by Impossible Foods．It's well known for having an strangely chewy（有咀嚼感），even bloody，meat-like quality，a surprising verisimilitude（逼真）that has made it "perhaps the country's most famous burger，" as New York magazine wrote．One bite into its wonderful，smoky taste and，damn，I was convinced．This is good news，because the time has come to consume fake meat．In the fight against climate change，meat replacement is something we can try．A University of Oxford study recently found that，to keep global warming below 2 degrees this century，we need to be eating 75 percent less beef and 90 percent less pork．However，diets are culturally enshrined，so changing them will be hard．It isn't easy to replace 75 to 90percent of beef and pork with fake meat．The first taste of an Impossible Burger-a moment when low expectations work a powerful magic in the product's favor-is one thing．But how do you keep meat-eaters asking for more after their sixth，and their 26th？To get to true mass adoption，fake meat will need to compete favorably with the real thing on multiple fronts．Impossible Foods' goal is to drive the price of its product below that of Safeway's 80/20 hamburger meat，at which point people will simply vote with their wallets．The new industry also wants to improve on animal flesh in various ways．Fake meat has an advantage over traditional meat because "you won't need to refrigerate it" cofounder Niko Koffeman says．Plus，custom（定制的）production could improve choice．"You could have very soft and tender meat for elderly people，" Koffeman adds．"You could have a tailored meat for whatever you need．"You can tell the world is shifting this way，because the ranchers（牧场主）are nervous．Last year，the US Cattlemen's Association asked the government to define "meat" as a product "coming directly from animals．" That anxiety-and the power of the science driving it-goes to show that this grand shift isn't impossible．8.According to passage，the author was convinced by the Impossible Burger because ______ ．A. it has a special taste that is different from normal ones．B. it contains all non-meat materials that taste like meat．C. more vegetables are used as main materials for the burger．D. one bite of this burger can provide people with the energy needed for a whole day．9.What does the author mean by saying "Diets are culturally enshrined"？A. That people think their diet is the best in the world．B. That people are unwilling to go against their culture by changing their diets．C. That people's preference for food is linked to the food choice available to them．D. That people's eating habits are consistently observed and closely connected with their culture．10.Which of the following statements is true about the advantages that fake meat will have to beat overtraditional meat？A. Fake meat will not be necessarily stored in a refrigerator．B. The price of fake meat will be just one-fourth of traditional meat's．C. Fake meat will win over older people thanks to its tender and soft taste．D. Fake meat will own a taste that is not found in traditional meat．11.What can we infer from the last paragraph？A. Meat must come from animals．B. The world will probably embrace the idea of fake meat．C. The ranchers are suffering economic loss due to fake meat．D. The definition of meat has been changed because of fake meat．DA new study has found the amount of antibiotics（抗生素）given to farm animals is expected to increase by two-thirds over the next 15 years．Researchers are linking the growing dependence on the drugs to the increasing need for meat，milk and eggs．However，the drugs could quicken the development of antibiotic-resistant infections（感染）．Such infections are already a major public，health concern in the United States．The World Health Organization notes when people stop living in poverty（贫困），the first thing they want to do is eat better，rather than earn more money．For most people，that means their diet should contain more meat．With the rapid development of Asia，people there are eating nearly four times as much meat，milk and other milk products as they did 50 year ago．To meet the need，farmers have put many animals into smaller spaces．As the animals are crowded together，the easiest way to deal with some of the problems d crowding is to give them antibiotics．It's clear that antibiotics help animals stay healthy in a crowded environment and grow faster．But bacteria can develop resistance to the drugs gradually．Nowadays，doctors find antibiotics that once worked against the infections no longer work．The bacteria have learned ways to fight against the drugs．The heavy use of antibiotics in animals is responsible for the growth of antibiotic resistance worldwide．In the United States，at least two million people get drug-resistant infections each year and at least 23，000 die from an infection．Europe has banned the use of antibiotics to increase animal growth．And the United States is hoping to persuade farmers to stop using antibiotics for that purpose．12.What accounts for the increasing amount of antibiotics given to farm animals？A. The desire for new drugs．B. The less effective antibiotics．C. The outdated farm technology．D. The need for more various foods．13.What do most people want to do first when they get rid of poverty according to the WHO？A. Making a lot of money．B. Focusing more on health．C. Having more meat in their diet．D. Living in a better environment．14.What can be inferred from the passage？A. Antibiotics do harm to animals．B. Antibiotics help animals stay healthy．C. Antibiotics are used heavily in Europe．D. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread to people．15.What's the passage mainly about？A. A new way of raising farm animals．B. The advantages of using antibiotics．C. The reason for banning the use of antibiotics．D. The negative effect of antibiotics in farm animals．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting？Certainly，it is a new experience，which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom．(1) You will experience culture shock．Evidently，at least four essential stages of culture-shock adjustment occur．The first stage is called "the honeymoon"．In this stage，you feel excitement about living in a different place，and everything seems to be marvelous．(2)Eventually，however，the second stage of culture shock appears．This is the "hostility stage"．(3) You become tired of many things about the new culture．Moreover，people don't treat you like a guest anymore．Everything that seemed to be so wonderful at first is now awful，and everything makes you feel distressed and tired．Then you come to the third stage called "recovery"．You start feeling more positive，and you try to develop comprehension of everything you don't understand．The whole situation starts to become morefavorable．(4)The last stage of culture shock is called "adjustment"．(5) The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand．Now you feel comfortable；you have adjusted to the new culture．A．Actually，culture shock is something you cannot avoid when studying in a foreign country．B．You have reached a point where you feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture．C．You like everything，and everybody seems to be so nice to you．D．You recover from the symptoms of the first two stages．E．In spite of these advantages，however，there are also some challenges you will encounter．F．However，when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it．G．You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）For centuries，Beijing has been one of China's most important cities．(21)a place for emperors and officials，today it is an international city and a popular tourist(22)．People from all over the country are moving to Beijing to (23)jobs and opportunities as this exciting city is a place where dreams can come true．Throughout the city，(24) dressed business people (25)for their offices，mobile phones held to their ears and visitors can only watch and imagine the deals and (26)being made at that very second．Beijing's streets provide a fascinating (27)of the past and the present．In tea houses，groups of old men play chess (28)the Macdonald's next door is filled with laughing teenagers sipping milkshakes．Walking throughthe broad streets (29)with designer stores and multi-storey skyscrapers，you can(30)a turn and suddenly find yourself in a century's old (31) where a fruit seller chats happily to an old woman sitting in the sun．Many of the road signs and advertising billboards are now in (32)，making Beijing more (33)to foreigners．Public transport is efficient，new businesses are (34)，and every modern convenience and international brand is(35)in this booming global city．Beijing has some of China's most stunning (36)．Visitors often come to Beijing with the single (37)to see the Great Wall，one of the ancient wondersof the world，but once they've arrived，they realize that this is only one of the city's (38)．In fact，what visitors ever seem to only(39)about Beijing，is that they simply(40)time before seeing it all．21. A. Separately B. Importantly C. Originally D. Specially22. A. place B. destination C. scenery D. feast23. A. search for B. look intoC. race withD. struggle against24. A. casually B. seriously C. smartly D. traditionally25. A. call B. work C. advertise D. head26. A. benefits B. fortunes C. calls D. appointments27. A. development B. description C. introduction D. mix28. A. while B. when C. as D. although29. A. filled B. accompanied C. lined D. equipped30. A. take B. cross C. find D. face31. A. shop B. square C. house D. lane32. A. English B. Chinese C. sight D. order33. A. attractive B. impressive C. unforgettable D. accessible34. A. changing B. growing C. trading D. declining35. A. affordable B. beneficial C. available D. significant36. A. sights B. traditions C. events D. records37. A. advantage B. desire C. benefit D. routine38. A. descriptions B. attractions C. possessions D. marks39. A. enjoy B. travel C. complain D. praise40. A. take up B. get rid of C. make use of D. run out of四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.In modern India，polluting sectors continue to be important pillars of the economy．Many arguethat any attempt to get rid of coal would result （1）______a widespreadloss of jobs．（2）______（similar），much of India's commercial transport is run on diesel（柴油）．The idea of replacing diesel trucks and cars with cleaner electric powered vehicles（3）______（consider）too expensive．As the change from coal to natural gas would increase their operating （4）______（cost），business owners fear becoming less （5）______（compete）in an increasingly global market．One of the （6）______（large）contributors to air pollution in India，especially in the north of the country，is the agricultural sector．Every year，between October and November，thousands of farmers burn harvest residue（剩余物）as （7）______prepare fields for the new crop．The practice，（8）______（know）as stubble burning，leads to a smoky haze（雾霾）forming in much of northern India．The government （9）______（try）to encourage the use of green technology，such as so-called "Happy Seeder" machines （10）______can sow seeds without having to remove the agricultural residue．However，this has proven to be expensive．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从笫11处起）不计分．My experience with a foreign language begins in junior middle school．I had a kind and patient English teacher which often praised all the students．Because his positive method，I eager answered all the questions I could，never worrying much about make mistakes．However，my experience in senior school was very difference from before．When my former teacher had been patient with all the student，my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers．As a result，not onlydid he lose my joy in answering questions，but also I totally lost my desire to say anything at all in the English．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，你要完成一项关于中美学生寒假生活的调查，请给你的美国笔友Peter写一封信，交流相关信息．要点如下：1．写信的原因；2．介绍中国学生的寒假生活：时长约20天；过春节等3．询问美国学生的寒假生活．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Peter，Yours，Li Hua。

2020届高考英语二轮复习题型精准练2 -阅读理解（推理判断题）1、Money with no strings attached. It's not something you see every day. But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month, a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read, “Give What You Can， Take What You Need. ” People quickly caught on. And while many took dollars, many others pinned their own cash to the board. “ People of all ages, races, and socioeconomic (社会经济的） backgrounds gave and took，” said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox, which created the project. “We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars. ” Most of the bills on the board were singles, but a few people left fives, tens and even twenties. The video clip (片段）shows one man who had found a $ 20 bill pinning it to the board.“What I can say for the folks that gave the most，is that they were full of smiles，” Bridges said. “There’s a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most. ” Most people who took dollars took only a few, but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could. While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign. Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy. He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet.“After all，everyone has bad days and good days，” he said “Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand. ”1.What does the expression “money with no strings attached” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Money not tied together.B.Money not legally made.C.Money spent without hesitation.D.Money offered without conditions.2.What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride?A.Women tended to be more sociable.B.The activity attracted various people.C.Economic problems were getting worse.D.Young couples needed financial assistance.3.Why did Bridges carry out the project?A.To do a test on people s morals.B.To raise money for his company.C.To earn himself a good reputation.D.To promote kindness and sympathy.promote kindness and sympathy.2、Changing of the Guard Tours and TicketsThe Changing of the Guard is a centuries-old tradition that marks the official shift change of the Household Regiment一the Queen's guards stationed at Buckingham Palace. As one of the world's most famous ceremonies and a top London experience, this ceremony gives visitors the chance to see the grandeur (壮观）of a royal march. Dressed in their red suits and bearskin hats, the guards show classic British magnificence in a showing that’s not to be missed.The BasicsThe ceremony begins with the New Guard marching from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace with a marching band，while the mounted Horse Guards Parade leaves from the Hyde Park barracks and crosses The Mall to St. James' Place. The official guard change then takes place in the palace forecourt. Some London walking tours include a timed stop at the palace to see the event，while other tours combine a viewing with a visit to the Tower of London or the London Eye.Things to Know Before You Go• Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guard Ceremony takes place daily at 11 ：30 am and lasts about 45 minutes.• Crowds are frequent，especially at the palace， but you'll find quieter spots elsewhere along the route.• The ceremony is free to watch，and no tickets are required.How to Get ThereThe march begins at Wellington Barracks and continues on to Buckingham Palace in central London. The nearest tube stations are St, James Park，Green Park, and Victoria.When to Get ThereTo get a good view，it’s best to arrive early—as early as 9： 30 am. Some tours are timed specifically for the ceremony，guaranteeing the best viewpoints from an expert tour guide. Note that the ceremony may be canceled in bad weather.1. What can visitors do at Buckingham Palace's Guard Change Ceremony?A. Take part in a royal march.B. Taste the work of a royal guard.C. Try on red suits and bearskin hats.D. Witness how grand a royal march is.2. When can visitors see the guard change?A. At 9 ： 30 am.B. At 10： 15 am.C. At 11:45 am.D. At 12：45 am.3. What does the passage imply about the guard change?A. It is free of charge to the public.B. It may not be available every day.C. It has a history of hundreds of years.D. It is arranged in the palace forecourt.3、Monkeys seem to have a way with numbers.A team of researchers trained three Rhesus monkeys to associate 26 clearly different symbols consisting of numbers and selective letters with 0-25 drops of water or juice as a reward. The researchers then tested how the monkeys combined —or added—the symbols to get the reward.Here's how Harvard Medical School scientist Margaret Livingstone, who led the team, described the experiment: In their cages the monkeys were provided with touchscreens. On one part of the screen, a symbol would appear, and on the other side two symbols inside a circle were shown. For example, the number 7 would flash on one side of the screen and the other end would have 9 and 8. If the monkeys touched the left side of the screen they would be rewarded with seven drops of water or juice; if they went for the circle, they would be rewarded with the sum of the numbers —17 in this example.After running hundreds of tests, the researchers noted that the monkeys would go for the higher values more than half the time, indicating that they were performing a calculation, not just memorizing the value of each combination.When the team examined the results of the experiment more closely, they noticed that the monkeys tended to underestimate（低估）a sum compared with a single symbol when the two were close in value—sometimes choosing, for example, a 13 over the sum of 8 and 6. The underestimation was systematic: When adding two numbers, the monkeys always paid attention to the larger of the two, and then added only a fraction （小部分）of the smaller number to it."This indicates that there is a certain way quantity is represented in their brains, "Dr. Livingstone says. “But in this experiment what they're doing is paying more attention to the big number than the little one.”1. What did the researchers do to the monkeys before testing them?A. They fed them.B. They named them.C. They trained them.D. They measured them.2. How did the monkeys get their reward in the experiment?A. By drawing a circle.B. By touching a screen.C. By watching videos.D. By mixing two drinks.3. What did Livingstone's team find about the monkeys?A. They could perform basic addition.B. They could understand simple words.C. They could memorize numbers easily.D. They could hold their attention for long.4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Health.C. Education.D. Science.4、Juana, who came to America from Guatemala, used to take the bus to and from cleaning jobs. Walking to the bus stop after a long day at work was exhausting, especially when it rained, as it occasionally does in Los Angeles. Now Juana drives everywhere. She had two aspirations： to learn English and to get a car. She has accomplished both.Although Los Angeles has organized itself around the car since the Second World War，it has tried harder than many other American cities to change this. However，public-transport users are dwindling(逐渐减少的）. In the past five years the number of trips taken in metropolitan Los Angeles has dropped by 19%.The American Public Transportation Association's figures show that the number of journeys in the country as a whole has fallen in each of the past three years. In 2016-2017 every kind of mass public transport became less busy. New Yorkers took 2. 8% fewer weekday trips on public transport. In 2018 the number of Tube journeys fell by 1. 4%. That was despite annual population growth in London of about 1% and a 3. 3% rise in employment in the past year. The Paris Metro carried only as many passengers in 2017 as it did in 2012. In Berlin，public transport journeys are growing about half as quickly as employment. Exceptions are that more and more people are taking public transport in Sydney and Tokyo.Demand for mass public transport has weakened in so many rich-world cities at the same time. Something seems to be driving people off the public transport. But what is it?One explanation, which is convincing in some cities. is that public transport has become worse. London and Paris have suffered terrorist attacks. New York's subway is creaking (嘎吱作响的）一a consequence of prolonged underinvestment in repairs. Elsewhere, bad weather or road works are said to prevent people from taking buses.1. Los Angeles is a city .A. whose government would like citizens to take public transportB. where many immigrants like Juana have achieved their dreamsC. where everyone like Juana prefers to drive private carsD. where more and more people turn to public transport2. In Paragraph 3 the data show us public transport .A. has declined in all the mentioned citiesB. has declined in most cities in America from 2016 to 2018C. became busier in each cityD. has attracted more and more users3. What is the main reason for people not taking public transport?A. Public transport is unsafe.B. Taking public transport is a waste of time.C. Public transport disappoints people in many ways.D. Public transport is noisy, making people uncomfortable4. Why does the author mention Juana in Paragraph 1?A. To tell us she has achieved her dreams.B. To show us she's a hard-working woman,C. To introduce the topic of the passage.D. To tell us what she does in America.5、The Australian beach town Byron Bay has a traffic problem, especially during holidays, when local streets are full of cars. But now it's changed. The world's first fully solar-powered train runs on a repaired train line that was out of use for more than a decade.The solar systems on the roof of the train send power to a set of batteries that replace one engine； the other engine is still in place and can provide backup power in an emergency. As the train brakes(刹车），it generates more electricity, like a hybrid car. At a train station, the train can be plugged in to pull more power from solar systems on the platform roof. If there's a long period without sun—somewhat unlikely in this part of the world—the train can also be plugged in to get renewable energy from the local electricity supply.“The large solar systems on the platform roof coupled with the solar systems on the train roof produce more solar energy per day than is required to operate anhourly return service，” says Holmes， Development Director of the nonprofit Byron Bay Railroad Company，which runs the train. With one full charge，the train can make 12 to 15 trips.Volunteers fully restored the train to its old condition to attract more passengers, which should take more cars off city streets of the beach town. The train can hold 100 seated passengers, with room for more to stand, and also has a luggage room for bikes and surfboards. A ride costs a little more than S 2.The nonprofits think it's a model that could be replicated (复制）elsewhere. "Our service has no government support or funding at all, but for this to be replicated or improved upon, the key is for government to work with enterprises on the program, " Holmes says. "Our service provides an example of how the sun's energy can be used for sustainable transport solutions. "1. Why is the solar train brought into use in Byron Bay?A. To reduce traffic jams.B. To attract visitors.C. To fight pollution.D. To use solar energy.2. Where does the train get energy on sunless days?A. From its engines.B. From a hybrid car.C. From the platform roof.D. From the local electricity supply.3. How does Holmes feel about solar energy equipment?A. It is labor-saving.B. It is easily operated.C. It is time-consuming.D. It is power guaranteed.4. What can be inferred about the solar-powered train from the last paragraph?A. It could be of little use in solving energy problems.B. More scientific research should be done about it.C. It may be popularized in the future.D. Financial support from the government is badly needed.6、Imagining a clean，green futureFifteen years ago，the tiny Indian state of Sikkim carried out an experiment to phase out pesticides on every farm in the states a move without precedent in India — and probably the world.The change was especially significant for India, where progress in agriculture was defined by the introduction of fertilizers and pesticides. But with the use of pesticides at will came an increase in cancer rates in industrial farming areas. Rivers became polluted and soil infertile. Sikkim's leaders say they were driven to go all-organic by those concerns and because pesticide residue(残余) including from some chemicals banned in other countries 一 was polluting fish，vegetables and rice.In the years since the shift to organic. Sikkim has outlawed pesticides and chemical fertilizers，aided farmers in certifying about 190,000 acres of farmland as organic and on April 1 banned the import of many nonorganic vegetables from other states. The transition has not always been easy： some farmers have complained that their crop yields have decreased and that they haven’t gotten enough support from the government.Demand for organic food is high in India and growing fast. Concern about pesticides and desire for chemical-free food are fueling a market that is growing 25 percent a year，more than 16 percent globally，according to a recent study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, The country's market for packaged organic products is nearly $ 8 million now and is expected to top $ 12 million by 2020, the study said.So far Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has accepted Sikkim and organic farming throughout India, pouring about $ 119 million into supporting organic farmers nationwide. "The approach Sikkim has started will be adopted by the whole world tomorrow.” Sikkim’s chief minister, Pawan Kumar Chamling said, “T his is our vision!”1. Why did the Indian state of Sikkim stop using pesticides gradually?A. Pesticides can damage soil, crops and other living things.B. People there made no progress by using pesticides.C. Pesticides were banned in other countries.D. It was supported by India government.2. How is it going with organic farming in Sikkim?A. The shift to organic farming is not difficult.B. Any farmlands without pesticides are organic.C. All the farmers in Sikkim like organic farming.D. Sikkim's government has made much effort.3. Where can you find the data that best support “organic food has a big market in India1”?A. In Paragraph 2.B. In Paragraph 3.C. In Paragraph 4.D. In Paragraph 5.4. From which is the passage probably taken?A. A travel brochure.B. An agricultural paper.C. A health magazine.D. A geographic textbook.7、Do you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? If so, you could be the next great inventor. “But I’m just a kid,”you might say! Don’t worry about little things like age. For example， one famous inventor —Benjamin Franklin—got his start when he was only 12. At that young age，he created paddles to help him swim faster. Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers! So you don't have to be an adult to be an inventor. One thing you do need, though, is something that kids have plenty of：curiosity and imagination. Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.So what should you do if you have a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it. Get input from others about your idea. Then ask them to help you create a working model—called a prototype(原型）一of your idea. Once you have a prototype, you can test it. Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought. At other times，though, you realize it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it even better.If your idea is really a good one，an adult can help you contact companies that might be interested in it. You will also want an adult’s help to get a patent(专利权）for your idea, so that it is protected and can’t be stolen by someone else. If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their inventions.Jeanie Low invented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11. It's a folding stool that fits under the kitchen sink. Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.At the age of 15，Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.Chelsea Lanmon received a patent when she was just 8 for the “Pocket Diaper”，a new type of diaper that includes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.1. Some children might say, "But I'm just a kid. " They probably mean.A. They are too young to achieve anythingB. They can do anything though they are youngC. They are old enough to become inventorsD. They have to learn knowledge from other people2. Kids can also be inventors because .A. they would like to make friends with othersB. they usually work hard at their lessons at schoolC. they like playing all kinds of toys at homeD. they think about things in quite different ways3. Who invented something that helps the blind to read?A. Jeanie Low.B. Benjamin Franklin.C. Louis Braille.D. Chelsea Lanmon.4. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A. Kids Have Curiosity and ImaginationB. There Are Some World Famous InventorsC. Kids Are Exactly Like Adults in a WayD. It Is Possible for Kids to Be Inventors8、One ambitious high school student knew exactly how to show his family that he got accepted into his dream college—by surprising them on Christmas Day.Barrington Lincoln, class president at Lutheran High School North in Ferguson, got accepted into Morehouse College in Atlanta back on Dec. 15. But for months, he knew he wanted to make the news known in a big way to his mother and aunt, Lincoln told ABC News. “I thought of the surprise in October,” he said, adding that once he got accepted he would purchase two school T-shirts from Morehouse’s online store.On Christmas Day, in a now video on Twitter, Lincoln, 17, gifted his mom Lisa McDonald and his aunt Shirley Gray the T-shirts with the school’s name on it. When the two sisters opened the gifts, they had no idea what they meant.In the video, Lincoln nudges (用肘轻推) his family, “You know what that means right? I got in!” While McDonald falls heavily on the couch in delight, Gray asks, “You’ve been holding out on us?”“I didn’t expect anything like that,” McDonald told ABC News. “It’s so satisfying to see him get the return on his studying.” “He always wanted to be the first in line and help everybody stay in line,” his mother added.McDonald said it’s especially sweet since she had to work an extra job to af ford his private school after his father, a former Marine, passed away in 2015. Lincoln was only 15.“All kids need to have quality education,” the mother added. “I am putting an investment (投资) in his future.”1.What did Lincoln choose two T-shirts for his mother and aunt mainly for?A.To show he loves them forever.B.To give them a Christmas gift.C.To tell them his academic success.D.To show he had grown up already.2.How did Lincoln’s mother and aunt feel when they saw his presents?A.Puzzled.B.Satisfied.C.Disappointed.D.Embarrassed.3.Which of the following can replace the underlined sentence “You’ve been holdingout on us”?A.You've been telling a lie to the two of us.B.You've been longing to tell us the truth.C.You've been playing a joke with two of us.D.You've been keeping it a secret from us.4.What can we infer from the text?A.Lincoln's parents could hardly afford his education.B.Lincoln's mother felt her efforts paid off at last.C.Lincoln bought the T-shirts in the local supermarket.D.The video had been popular before December 15.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.D 2.B 3.D解析：1. 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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。

2020年高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANo one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it. but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium (千年) AD.The Diamond Sutra (《金刚经》), a Buddhist book from Dunhuang, China during the Tang Dynasty, is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing (雕版印刷), which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng. He was fromYingshan,Hubei,China, living from 970 to 1051 AD. His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused. The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that was pressed against an iron plate.The earliest mention of Bi Sheng’s printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays, written in 1086 by Shen Kuo, who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Sheng’s typefaces (字体) after his death. Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the texture is inconsistent (不一致的) and absorbs wetness too easily.By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty, which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD, books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants. Large printed book collections also became a status symbol for the wealthy class.1. When was Bi Sheng’s printing press first introduced in history?A. After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.B. When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.C. After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.D. WhenThe Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.B. The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.C. Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.D. By the Southern Song Dynasty, books had helped people get to higher social positions.3. Why does the author write this passage?A. To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.B. To introduce the early history of printing.C. To memorize Bi Sheng, developing the moveable type printing.D. To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.BJoy Mangano is now an American inventor. She was divorced and had three kids under age 7 when she was 33, and was barely keeping up payments on her small two-bedroom home by working extra hours as a waitress. “There were times when I would lie in bed and think. I didn't know how I was going to pay that bill,” Mangano says.But she had a special ability for seeing the obvious thing. She knew how hard it was to mop the floor. “I was tired, of bending down, putting my hands in dirty water, wringing (拧) out a mop,” Mangano says. “So, There's gotta be a better way.”How about a “self-wringing” mop? She designed a special tool you could twist in two directions at once, and still keep your hands clean and dry. She set out to sell it, first a few at flea markets.Then Mangano met with the media. But would couch potatoes (电视迷) buy a mop? The experts on shopping TV were less than certain. They gave it a try, and it failed Mangano was sure it would sell if they'd let her do the on-camera display. She said, “Get me on that stage, and I will sell this mop because it's a great item.”So QVC, a multinational corporation specializing in televised home shopping, took a chance on her. “I got onstage and the phones went crazy. We sold every mop in minutes.”Today she's president of Ingenious Designs, a multimillion-dollar company, and one of the stars of HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Talking about the household invention, Mangano says, “It is as natural for me as it is fora parent to talk about their child.”4. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Mangano's small home.B. Mangano's work experience.C. Mangano's unhappy marriage.D. Mangano's hard living conditions.5. Mangano sold the mop successfully with the help of ________.A. HSNB. QVCC. couch potatoesD. experts on shopping TV6. What does Mangano think of her invention?A. Normal.B. Special.C. Unsatisfactory.D. Unbelievable.7. What can we learn from the text?A. HSN is a business organization that sells goods on the Internet.B. The experts on shopping TV were confident about Mangano's mop.C. Mangano got the idea of self-wringing mop from her own experience.D Mangano once had to work seven days a week to support her family.CRain is vital to life on Earth. However, rain isn’t just made of water anymore—it’s partly made of plastic.Millions of tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are wandering around Earth’s atmosphere and traveling across entire continents according to a study published in one journal on April 12.Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and come from a number of sources. Plastic bags and bottles released into the environment break down into smaller and smaller bits. Some microplastics are produced deliberately to provide abrasion(研磨)in products, such as toothpaste and cleansers. Another major source is your washing machine. When you wash clothing, tiny microfibers get washed away with the wastewater. Even though the water is treated by a wastewater plant, the microplastics remain,and they are released into the sea.Plastic rain may remind people of acid rain, but the former is far more widespread and harder to deal with. The tiny particles, too small to be seen with the naked eye, are collected by the wind from the ground. They are so light that they stay in the air to be blown around the globe. As they climb into the atmosphere, they are thought to act as nuclei (核心) around which water vapor (水蒸气) combines to form clouds. Some of the dust falls back to land in dry conditions, while the rest comes down as rain.Microplastics have been found everywhere you can imagine. From fish and frogs to mice and mosquitoes, their bodies have been found on average to contain 40 pieces of microplastic. As the top of the food chain, humans are exposed to microplastics, too. “We live on a ball inside a bubble,” microplastic researcher Steve Allen said. “There are no borders, there are no edges. It rains on the land and then gets blown back up into the air again to move somewhere else. There’s no stopping it once it’s out.”8. What do we know about microplastics?A. They have a diameter of over 5 millimeters.B. They have become a threat to humans.C. They are light and can be easily dealt with.D. They cause acid rain and plastic rain.9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. Waysto deal with microplastics.B. The wide use of microplastics.C. Where microplastics come from.D. How microplastics pollute water.10. What does Steve Allen want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. No place can be safe from microplastic pollution.B. The atmosphere possesses the ability to self-cleanse.C. Countries should work together to fight pollution.D. Wind causes microplastics to move somewhere else.11. The main purpose of the article is to________.A. call on people to use fewer plastic productsB. warn people of the danger of microplasticsC. introduce the sources and effects of microplasticsD. make a comparison between acid rain and plastic rainDWhere doyou usually put your toothbrush?Do you keep it in the bathroom? How’s your toothbrush looking these days? Even if you can’t see it with a naked eye, experts say it may be saturated(使饱和)with millions of toilet germs!Dr. Charles Oerba, a germ expert, is amicrobiology professor at the University of Arizona. He says there are approximately 3 million bacteria per square inch in most toilet bowls, and every time you flush it without closing the lid, those millions of bacteria droplets spray into the air as far as twenty feet away and dirty everything in their path. And a common victim is your poor toothbrush, usually, left out on the bathroom sink, right?So, what do we do? Dr. Gerba says it’s easy. Close the toilet lid before you flush—that’ll greatly cut downthe germs, which will otherwise float in the air. And wash your toothbrush every few days in mouthwash or peroxide to get rid of any germs hiding in it. You can even put it through the dishwasher to sanitize(消毒)it. And always store your toothbrush in a closed cabinet.Here’s one more tip from Dr. Gerba, who says our kitchen sink is probably dirtier than our toilet. “If an alien came from space and studied the bacterial counts, he probably would conclude he should wash his hands in your toilet and go to the bathroom in your sink.” He says that’s because the kitchen sink is a great place where E. coli(大肠杆菌)to live and grow since it’s wet and damp. Bacteria feed on the food that people put down the drain or—that’s left on dishes in the sink. To reset your sink’s bacteria count back to zero, you’d better regularly wash it with hot water and sanitize yoursink with special chemicals. In fact, you may want to do it every day or before preparing dinner.12. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show how to brush your teeth.B. To tell people the importance of health.C. To warn people of the invisible germs.D. To introduce a microbiology professor.13. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Bathroom sinks are the dirtiest places.B. Bacteria are bad for people’s health.C. Why bacteria spread through the air.D. How bacteria spread in the bathroom.14. What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The food.B. The toothbrush.C. The sink.D. The chemical.15. Why does Dr. Gerba mention the example of an alien?A. To tell us a fiction story of an alien studying bacteria.B. To show our kitchen sink may be dirtier than our toilet.C. To teach us how to reset sink’s bacteria count back to zero.D. To prove coli prefers to live in the kitchen and the drain.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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

2020届高考高三英语第二次模拟考试（二）（解析附后）第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AUnbelievable Stories of Animals Acting Just Like Humans◆Horses are picky eatersHorses have an even better sense of smell than humans do. When horses raise their noses and open their nostrils(鼻孔) , their nervous system allows them to sense smells we can’t sense. This might explain why they refuse dirty water and carefully move around meadows, eating only the tastiest grasses, experts say.◆Whale says thanksIn 2011, a whale expert spotted a humpback whale trapped in a fishing net and spent an hour freeing it. Afterward, in an hour-long display of thanks, the whale swam near their boat and leaped into the air about 40 times.◆Pandas like to be naughtyIs there anything more lovely than a baby panda, except maybe a human baby? In fact, baby pandas sometimes behave like human babies. They sleep in the same positions and value their thumbs. Pandas are shy by nature for its shy behaviors such as covering its face with a paw of ducking its head when confronted by a stranger.◆A cat honors its ownerPaper towels, and a plastic cup are just a few of the gifts that Toldo, a devoted three-year-old gray-and-white cat, has placed on his former owner Iozzelli Renzo’s grave every day since the man died in September 2011. Renzo adopted Toldo from a shelter when the cat was three months old, and the two formed an inseparable bond. After Renzo passed away,Toldo followed the coffin to the cemetery, and now "stands guard" at the grave for hours ata time.21. What can horses do to pick delicious grasses?A. Feel them.B. Taste them.C. Smell them.D. Observe them.22. What do the whale and the cat have in common according to the passage?A. They are clever.B. They have a grateful heart.C. They are active and lovely.D. They have a good sense of smell.23. Which of the following acts like a human baby according to the passage?A. The whale.B. The cat.C. The horse.D. The panda.BEdward Latter, five, thought his dog Morse was gone for ever after cruel thieves took him away when the dog escaped from his home.The 10-month-old dog had been missing since December and the broken-hearted boy even wrote a heartbreaking letter to Santa and posted it to Lapland asking for his pal back for Christmas.A ￡10,000 reward was offered by millionaire Simon Cowell after he read about the horrific theft. Cowell said: “It’s heartbreaking to see a little boy’s Christmas ruined. Dogs are so important to many of us. We just hope it helps lead to the safe return of Morse.”His parents, Amanda Hopkins and Richard Latter, had given up hope of ever seeing their pet again, until they got a call on Friday night. A couple 20 miles away from their home in Marden, Kent, had found a muddy dog walking through their street and thought it could be missing Morse. They brought the Morse in, washed him, and then called Mr Latter who was unsure until he was sent a photo, and then drove the family to the village of Meopham.The theatre carpenter, 40, said: “Amanda and I were still quite sceptical, but Edward saw him and recognised him straight away. He was absolutely over the moon. He said: ‘I can’t believe it, I have my best friend back. It’s too late for Christmas but this is the best presentever.’We were still unsure if it was him though—as he wasn’t responding to his name or coming to us.”“We spent about an hour and half over there and we still were not sure, so we took him home to get his chip scanned. It was only when we took him to the vets on Saturday morning and got his chip scanned that we found out for sure. We instantly broke down in tears. We were just hugging each other, hugging Edward and hugging the dog.”Added Richard.The family who found missing Morse said they hadn’t yet heard from Simon Cowell about the ￡10,000 reward but were happy to get him home.24. Why did Edward Latter write to Santa?A. He wanted Santa to punish the cruel thieves.B. He wished Santa could bring Morse back for Christmas.C. He hoped Santa would reward the person finding his dog.D. He wished he could reunite with his parents for Christmas.25. What does the underlined phrase “over the moon”in Paragraph 5 mean?A. On the move.B. Outer space.C. In high spirits.D. Beyond description.26. Why did Richard Latter have the dog’s chip scanned?A. To identify the dog.B. To ensure the dog’s health.C. To remind Edward Latter to hug the dog.D. To get the reward millionaire Cowell had promised.27. What can we learn from the text?A. Edward Latter has got his lost Morse back.B. Simon Cowell was accused of breaking his promise.C. Santa brought Morse back for Edward Latter after Christmas.D. The couple has received a reward of ￡10,000 from Mr Latter.CFor students, college is a series of disconnected experiences: the classroom, the dorm, the athletic field, and the internship(实习岗位). Yet the employers tell me what gets college students hired is the ability to translate what they learned in one place (the classroom, for example) to another that is far different from where they originally learned a concept (aproject on an internship).Educators call this “transfer learning”—the ability to summarize key principles and apply them in many different places, which becomes more important as the skills needed to keep up in any job and occupation continue to change in the future. Our ability to drive almost any car on the market without reading its manual(手册) is an example of knowledge transfer.The concept sounds simple enough. But today’s students, faced with the constant pressure to prepare for standardized tests, rarely have the chance to learn through problem-solving or to be involved in projects that improve skills that can be used in various settings.In response to demands from students, parents and employers, colleges and universities are adding hands-on experiences to the undergraduate curriculum.Arizona State University, where I’m a professor of practice, is testing a curriculum across a dozen majors in which students learn nearly half of the subject matter through group projects. Engineering students might build a robot and learn the key principles of mechanics and electronics during the project. The hope is that students will be more involved if theories from the classroom are immediately applied in the outside world instead of years after students graduate.What’s the problem with the hands-on learning experiences being added by colleges to the undergraduate curriculum? They’re often not accompanied by the guidance that students need to help them transfer what they learn. So students become adepts skilled in job interviews at describing what they did during a project, but they have difficulty talking about what they learned and how they can apply that to where they want to work.28. Why is the ability to drive mentioned in Paragraph 2?A. To show that everything is changing.B. To prove that driving ability is important.C. To stress the importance of practical skills.D. To explain the meaning of transfer learning.29. What prevents students from getting the ability to transfer knowledge?A. Various school projects.B. Too much stress from tests.C. Their lack of theory knowledge.D. Their unwillingness to solve problems.30. Which may arouse students’interest in school learning according to the author?A. Seeing what they have learned is applied.B. Teachers changing the way lectures are given.C. Focusing on the key principles of every subject.D. Teachers explaining theories in an interesting way.31. What does the author think of the hands-on learning experiences in colleges?A. They are effective.B. They are unnecessary.C. They should be improved.D. They cost a lot of time.DAnecdotal evidence has long held that creativity in artists and writers can be associated with living in foreign parts. Rudyard Kipling, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Paul Gauguin, Samuel Beckett and others spent years living abroad. Now a pair of psychologist has proven that there is indeed a link.As they report in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, William Maddux of INSEAD, a business school in Fontainebleau, France, and Adam Galinsky, of the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, presented 155 American business students and 55 foreign ones studying in America with a test used by psychologists as a measure of creativity. Given a candle, some matches and a box of drawing pins, the students were asked to attach the candle to a cardboard wall so that no wax would drip on the floor when the candle was lit. (The solution is to use the box as a candleholder and fix it to the wall with the pin.) They found 60% of the students who were either living abroad or had spent some time doing so, solved the problem, whereas only 42% of those who had not lived abroad did so.A follow-up study with 72 Americans and 36 foreigners explored their creative negotiating skills. Pairs of students were asked to play the role of seller of a petrol station who then needed to get a job and a buyer who would need to hire staff to run the business. The two were likely to reach a deadlock because the buyer had been told he could not afford what the seller was told was his minimum price. Nevertheless, when both negotiators had lived abroad 70% struck a deal in which the seller was offered a management job at the petrol station in return for a lower asking price. When neither of the negotiators had lived abroad, none was able to reach a deal.Merely travelling abroad, however, was not enough. You do have to live there. Packingyour beach towel and suntan lotion will not, by itself make you Hemingway.32. What is the purpose of mentioning the famous names in the opening paragraph?A. To show the relationship between creativity and living abroad.B. To indicate the link between artistic creation and life experience.C. To emphasize how great these artists are.D. To impress the importance of creativity.33. What can be inferred from the text?A. William Maddux and Adam Galinsky have carefully designed the test.B. Negotiators who had lived abroad are more flexible in negotiating.C. American business students are less creative than those oversea students.D. One’s creativity is associated with the length one has spent abroad.34. What does the author mean in the last sentence of paragraph 4?A. There exist sharp differences between travelling and living abroad.B. You shouldn’t lie on the beach when travelling.C. Only real experience of living abroad can help drive creativity.D. Living abroad is more meaningful than just travelling abroad.35. Where is the text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A magazine.C. A novel. A. guidebook.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。

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高考英语二轮复习阅读练习1：Fear and its companion pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. If fire didn’t hurt when it burned, children would play with it until their hands were burned away. Similarly, if pain existed but fear didn’t, a child could burn itself again and again because fear would not warn it to keep away from the fire that had burnt it before. Areally fearless soldier—and some do exist—is not a good soldier because he is soon killed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards without which man and animals might soon die out.In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. If, for example, you never go out of your house because of the danger of being knocked down and killed in the street bya car, you are letting fear rule you too much. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you of dangers; then you haveto decide what action to take.In many cases, you can take quick and successful action to avoid the danger. For example, you see a car coming straight towards you; fear warns you, you jump out of the way, and all is well.In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For example, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to goand live in a desert where there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have examined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger isno longer of any use to you, and you have to try to overcome it.60. Children would play with fire until their hands are burnt away if _________.A. they were not well educated at schoolB. they had never played with fire beforeC. they had no sense of painD. they were fearful of pain61. People sometimes succeed in timely avoiding danger because _________.A. they have gained experienceB. they are warned of the danger and take quick actionC. they jump out of the way in timeD. they are calm in face of danger62. What is implied but not stated in the passage?A. Too much fear is harmfulB. Fear is always something helpfulC . Fear is something that can be avoidedD. Fear ought to be used as our guide in our life63. The best title for this passage should be __________.A. No Pains, No GainsB. Pain and ActionsC. The Value of Fear D . The Reason Why People Fear二轮复习阅读练习答案：60—63 CBAC高考英语二轮复习阅读练习2：Imagine a mass of floating waste is two times the size of the state of Texas. Texas has a land area of more than 678 000 square kilometers. So it might be difficult to imagine anything twiceas big.All together, this mass of waste flowing in the North Pacific Ocean is known as the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. It weighs about 3 500 000 tons. The waste includes bags，bottles and containers—plastic products of all kinds.The eastern part of the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch is about l 600 kilometers west of California. The western part is west of the Hawaiian Islands and east of Japan. The area has been described as a kind of oceanic desert，with light winds and slow moving water currents. The water moves so slow that garbage from all over the world collects there.In recent years，there have been growing concerns about thefloating garbage and its effect on sea creatures and human health. Scientists say thousands of animals get trapped in the floating waste，resulting in death or injury. Even more die from a lack of food or water after swallowing pieces of plastic. The trash can also make animals feel full，lessening their desire to eat ordrink.The floating garbage also can have harmful effects on people. There is an increased threat of infection of disease from polluted waste，and from eating fish that swallowed waste. Divers canalso get trapped in the plastic.Its existence first gained public attention in l997. That was when racing boat captain and oceanographer Charles Moore and his crew sailed into the garbage while returning from a racing event. Five years earlier，another oceanographer learned of the trash after a shipment of rubber duckies got lost at sea. Many of those toys are now part of the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch.In August，2009，a team from the University of California，San Diego became thelatest group to travel to it. They were shocked by the amount of waste they saw. They gathered hundreds of sea creatures and water samples to measure the garbage patch’s effect on ocean environment.51.How did the writer introduce the topic of the passage?A. By giving an example.B. By listing the facts.C. By telling a story.D. By giving a comparison.52.What do we know about the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch?A. It is made up of various kinds of plastic products.B. It is a solid mass of floating waste materials.C. It lies l60 000 kilometers east of California.D. It is described as a kind of oceanic desert.53.Why do people pay attention to the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch?A. Because it may prevent the flow of ocean water.B. Because the polluted plastic articles will move up the food chain.C. Because it may be from an island in the pacific.D. Because ships may be trapped in the floating waste.54.Which column can you find the passage on a newspaper?A. Sports and entertainment.B. Media and culture.C. Environment and society.D. Science and technology.55.The purpose of writing this passage is to____________.A. warn people of the danger to travel in the pacificB. analyze what caused the waste patch in the pacificC. give advice on how to recycle waste in the oceanD. introduce the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch二轮复习阅读练习答案：51.D。

2020-2021高考英语二模试卷分类汇编阅读理解(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Do you know that junk food isn't healthy? Of course you do! Do you eat it anyway? Of course you do! But a new study shows teaching adolescents about the ways food companies fool them into thinking junk food is cool can encourage kids to fight back—by eating healthier.The pull of junk food can be super-strong. It's designed to tasty; which makes eating well one of the great health challenges of our time. Everyone from doctors to the government has been trying to handle it. Yet we keep eating junk food.Professor Christopher Bryan says, "Food companies want you to want junk food." They spend millions of dollars coming up with new ways to^ promote junk food consumption. They hire scientists to make new junk food almost irresistible. They might do this, for example, by adding more sugar. Rats fed junk food for six weeks will even walk across a floor that gives them electric shocks just to get more of such food.Food ads often make unhealthy junk food seem healthy by featuring professional athletes, fit-looking pop stars and smiling, active teens. "We thought when the students learned this, it would matter to them," Bryan says. He worked with 8th graders at a Texas school. Half of them got a lesson Bryan created. It focused on the ways junk food is advertised, or marketed. A second group received lessons that focused on health. These lessons informed students junk food is had, and that foods like apples or carrots are a better choice. The students learned a bad diet can lead to major weight gain, and that being overweight puts people at risk for serious diseases. They also learned how eating well now can keep you healthy when you're older.After the lessons, the kids in both groups were asked how they felt about junk food. Most didn't have positive feelings about these unhealthy foods.（1）Why does the author mention the questions in paragraph 1?A. To express his doubts about junk food.B. To promote the idea of healthy eating.C. To describe the situation of junk food.D. To introduce the topic for discussion.（2）What remains a great health challenge to doctors?A. Making people do more exercise.B. Making people eat healthily.C. Making people lose weight.D. Making people prefer junk food.（3）What message does paragraph 3 mainly try to convey?A. What makes junk food almost impossible to resist.B. What influences junk food can have on consumers.C. How food companies try to get people to reach for junk food.D. Why food companies promote the consumption of junk food.（4）Which of the following words can best describe Bryan's lessons?A. Shocking.B. Popular.C. Effective.D. Abstract.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）C（4）C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，研究表明：让青少年了解食品公司的推销方式比单纯告诉他们垃圾食品的危害更能让他们选择健康的饮食。

英语试卷 第1页（共12页） 英语试卷 第2页（共12页）绝密★启用前 2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试·全国Ⅱ卷英 语注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

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1.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a supermarket.B. In the post office.C. In the street. 2.What did Carl do? A. He designed a medal. B. He fixed a TV set. C. He took a test. 3.What does the man do? A. He’s a tailor. B. He’s a waiter. C. He’s a shop assistant. 4.When will the flight arrive?A. At 18:20.B. At 18:35.C. At 18:50.5.How can the man improve his article? A. By deleting unnecessary words. B. By adding a couple of points. C. By correcting grammar mistakes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2020届高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项A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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.No spectatorsThere are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.Male and female flag-bearersThe International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.Oath (宣誓) session updatedOne of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.Simplified ceremonyIn the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.1.Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?A.To limit the number of people present.B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.D.To make room for the athletes all over the world.2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.C.Women will play a more important part in society.D.More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.D.The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.B“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂盛) or don’t. Before you start to work in your garden, it’s necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what youwant to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless. Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isn’t suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your life’s soil.You don’t have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap(收获) what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. It’s a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, it's likely that you’ll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardener’s trulyarduouswork begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.4. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A. Receiving some training in planting.B. Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C. Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D. Doing research on the common local garden plants.5. What is compared to getting education by the author?A. Improving the condition of the soil.B. Growing your most favorable plants.C. Taking care of the plants in your garden.D. Selecting proper goals in gardening work.6. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A. Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B. Your experience can help you understand plants better.C. Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D. Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.7. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. BeneficialB. CreativeC. Boring.D. ToughC“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s a common expression, but the next time you throw something away, think about a twist on the old saying. What if your trash could become your own treasure? Many creative, thrifty, and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen. It’s called upcycling. Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful. For example, how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee? It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling. Upcycling is actually much better for the environment. Recycling takes an item made of glass, paper, metal, or plastic, breaks it down to its base material, and then uses that material to make another product. This requires a great deal of energy. On the other hand, when you choose to upcycle, the only energy you use is your own. And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills,but it also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas. Recycling is good for the environment, but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a family’s budget stretch further. Of course, the idea of reusing items to save money is not new. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, many families lived on a tight budget. People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens, we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources. Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help. The next time you go to toss something into the trash can, stop and think about what it could become. Chances are, there’s a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.8. Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A. To arise reader’s awareness of upcycling.B. To stress the importance of upcycling.C. To lead in the topic of upcycling.D. To show the idea of upcycling.9. Which one below belongs to upcycling?A. An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B. Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C. A broken wooden door is chopped up.D. Old cloth is made into a paper bed.10. What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A. Upcycling is much more creative.B. Recycling is much easier to achieve.C. Recycling is much more cost-saving.D. Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.11. What can be inferred from the text?A. Upcycling is popular at present.B. Upcycling is replacing recycling.C. Upcycling is worth recommending.D. Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.DA 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school. Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor, this education gap is less well documented. And although the average American’s expected span(预期寿命) has been smooth in recent year—and, shockingly, even fell between 2015 and 2017—that of the one-third with a bachelor’s degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing, according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences. Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelor’s degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s. This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)? Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier lifestyles: each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight. The better-educated earn more, which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets, including the rise of automation and increased demand for highly-educated workers, coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care, have decreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree. This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use, suicide and other “deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率) will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic. ForAmerica’s overall life expectancy to start climbing again, improvements will be needed across all social groups, not just among the privileged few.12. When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A. In the 1990s.B. In the 2020sC. In the 2000sD. In the 2010s13. According to the article, changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree. Which change is NOT included?A. The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B. The gap in life expectancy.C. Raised request for better-educated workers.D. The development of automation.14. What does the underlined phrase “in the wake of” probably mean ?A. afterB. untilC. beforeD. while15. What is the best title for the text?A. Changes in labor market.B. Quit bad habits by Further studyC. Educated Americans live longer.D. Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届高考英语二轮题海特训营阅读理解二A1.I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting But where are wedoing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours?To understand the issue, l et’s take a look at three types of “waits”The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait It is without doubt the most annoying of all Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindlessA cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait This one requires a bit ofdiscipline Properly preparing packaged noodle soup required a Forced Wait Directions are very specific “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove f rom heat, let stand five minutes”I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly After all, Forced Waiting requires patiencePerhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happenTurning one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybodyWe certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate You’re probably just as busy as the next guy（1）While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to ___________A.keep ourselves busyB.get absent-mindedC.grow anxiousD.stay focused（2）What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?A.The Forced Wait requires some self-controlB.The Forced Wait makes people passiveC.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directionsD.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain（3）What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?A.It is less voluntary than the Forced WaitB.It doesn’t always bring the desired resul tC.It is more fruitful than the Forced WaitD.It doesn’t give people faith and hope（4）What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?A.Take it seriouslyB.Don’t rely on othersC.Do something elseD.Don’t lose heart（5）The author supports his view by _________A.exploring various causes of “waits”B.describing detailed processes of “waits”C.analyzing different categories of “waits”D.revealing frustrating consequences of “waits”B2.It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apple’s case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday.“We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.“It worries people to think that one’s personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted o nline without permission,” Mr.Schumer wrote in his letter to the F.T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and that’s exactly what must happen.”Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues.“I’m optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said.“If it’s not changed, then we’ll turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesn’t work then we’ll consider legislative approach.”The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant (警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.（1）The senator’s office spoke with officials at both Apple and Google___________.A. to urge them not to invade consumers’ privacyB. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private informationC. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photosD. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo（2）Which of the following statements is true?A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time.B. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.C. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.D. Apple and Google have decided to make a change.（3）Mr. Schumer’s letter to the F.T C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door to privacy invasion_____.A. causes privacy invasion to happen frequentlyB. can be used if permittedC. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal informationD. causes personal information to be posted online without permission（4）If the privacy concerns can’t be solve d with the help of the F.T C., ________.A. The senators will force the companies not to invade privacyB. The companies will be closedC. The companies will be finedD. The senators will turn to legislationC3.The Five Best Countries To Move To For Retirement Retiring in a different country is gaming popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.Costa RicaMild climate, breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees (退休人员) to Costa Rica. The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process.With a monthly income of at least $ 1,000 per month from Social Security or a similar source, people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U.S.MalaysiaRetirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern facilities at modest prices.Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in their daily life. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and various shopping malls.MexicoBecause it’s close to the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders. Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly. English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.PanamaGentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures, which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees. Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama. An income of $2,000 per month covers modest living costs. Furthermore, the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visa.EcuadorLazy coastal towns, sun-shining hot spots, and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle. Public transportation costs in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary. A bus ride only costs 25 cents and taxi rides will run about $3.（1）What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common?A. Convenient shopping.B. Relatively low living cost.C. Various cultural activities.D. Simple immigration procedures.（2）Which country’s location specially attracts retirees from the U. S.?A. Malaysia’s.B.Mexico’s.C. Panama’s.D. Ecuador’s.（3）What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama?A. Beautiful beaches.B. A booming economy.C.A pleasant climate.D. Discounts for retirees.D4.On a flight from Dallas, Texas, to Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit a friend in 2008, event planner Paige Chenault daydreamed about the grand birthday parties she’d throw for her daughter one day. (Paige was five months pregnant at the time.) Then, flipping through a magazine, she saw a photo of an impoverished Haitian boy, skinny.“I thought, this kid has nothing,” Paige says.The image stayed with her, and she resolved to do something to help. “I decidedI would use my talents to throw birthday parties for homeles s kids,” Paige says.For the next four years, Paige and her husband, Colin, took time out from parenthood to visit shelters to determine how best to pull off the parties.Finally, in January 2012, Paige launched the Birthday Party Project, a nonprofit orga nization, and recruited friends and family to help decorate Dallas’s 75-occupant Family Gateway Shelter with balloons and streamers, celebrating the birthdays of 11 boys and girls, with 60 more homeless kids in attendance. “That first party was better than I could have ever imagined,” says Paige.Now Paige and her staff of three paid employees work with regional volunteers to plan monthly themed parties at 15 shelters across the country, some of which house abused or abandoned kids. Each child celebrating a birthday that month gets a $30 gift, a decorative place mat, and an individual cake or cupcake.One of Paige’s favorite parts of each party is when the kids make a wish and blow out the candles. “They rarely get a chance to dream big,” says Paige.Her dau ghter, Lizzie, now seven, often helps out at the parties. Paige says, “Theone thing I’ve always wanted is for my kid to be generous.”（1）What was it that made Paige want to help the homeless children?A. A flight from Dallas to Ohio.B. Her dau ghter’s birthday.C. The photo of a Haitian boy.D. Her talent for throwing parties.（2）What does the underlined word “impoverished” mean?A. adorableB. poorC. talentedD. dead（3）What can be learnt from the passage?A. A total of 75 full-time workers are employed by Paige at present.B. After unsuccessful attempts, Paige finally threw a wonderful party for thehomeless kids.C. Kids can spend $30 to celebrate their birthday.D. Paige commits herself to the cause of helping the homeless kids.（4）What kind of person do you think Paige is?A. Caring and sensitive.B. Competent and loyal.C. Kind and perseverant.D. Responsible and disciplined.E5.Depression is much higher amongst female bosses than male bosses，a new US survey finds.Dr Tetyana Pudrovska，the study's first author，explained：“Women with job authority－the ability to hire，fire，and influence pay－have greatly more symptoms of depression than women without this power.But men with job authority have fewer symptoms of depression than men without such power.”The study followed 1，500 middle-aged women and 1，300 middle-aged men who all graduated from high schools in Wisconsin.The men and women were surveyed in 1993 and 2004 to look at the connection between how much authority they had at work and symptoms of depression.The results showed that amongst men and women with lower levels of authority at work，women had slightly higher levels of depression.This is normal since overall women suffer from depression slightly more than men.Amongst men and women with higher levels of authority at work，however，it was women who had many more symptoms of depression than men.Men in authority actually had a 10% lower risk of depression，while authority increased the risk of women having depressive symptoms by 9%.Dr Pudrovska continued：“What shocked us is that women with job authority in our study are advantaged in terms of most characteristics that are strong signs of positive mental health.These women have more education，higher incomes，better jobs，and higher levels of job satisfaction than women without job authority.Yet，they have worse mental health than lower－status(地位)women.”The cause of this discrepancy is not known，but Dr Pudrovska says：“Years of social science research suggests that women in authority positions deal with interpersonal anxiety，negative social interactions，negative stereotypes，prejudice，social isolation(社会孤立)，as well as resistance(抵抗)fromcolleagues.Women in authority positions are viewed as lacking in theassertiveness(果断)and confidence of strong leaders.But when these women display such characteristics，they are judged negatively for being unfeminine(不像女性的)．This causes mental stress.”Men，on the other hand，do not have to face these kinds of negative stereotypes about their abilities.（1）Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．Female bosses get less stress from work than male bosses.B．Female bosses get the same stress from work as male bosses.C．Female bosses get the same stress from work as employees.D．Female bosses get more stress from work than male bosses.（2）What conclusion can we draw from the passage?A．The higher levels of authority，the fewer women suffer depression.B．The higher levels of authority，the more women suffer depression.C．The lower levels of authority，the more men suffer depression.D．The lower levels of authority，the more women suffer depression.（3）What did Dr Pudrovska think of the results?A．Exciting. B．Surprising. C．Disappointing. D．Inspiring.（4）What does the underlined word“discrepancy”in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Difference. B．Excellence. C．Preference. D．Reference.F6.An unlikely best friendOnce again, I was in a new schooL So was a girl in my class named Paris. That's where the similarities ended.I was tall and she was small. I was one of the oldest in the class while she wasthe youngest. I was awkward(笨拙的) and shy. She wasn’t. I couldn’t stand her,considering her my enemy. But she wanted to be friends.One day, she invited me over and I said yes —I was too shocked to say no.Actually,no one had invited me over to play before. But this girl, who wore the latest fashions, wanted to see me.She lived on the fourth floor in a two-room place with her mother, her stepfather, her two brothers and her sister. When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies—which was my next surprise. I would have thought she’d outgrown(长大而放弃)them. I had never played with them. But we sat on the floor of a walk-in cupboard laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies.That's when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older. We both had wild imaginations.We had a great day that afternoon. Our jaws(下巴) ached from smiling so much.She showed me her outfits(外套), which had almost come from a designer clothing store down the block. The woman who owned it used her as a model sometimes for her newspaper ads and gave her clothes in exchange.Paris had the whole neighborhood charmed (使入迷). The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place lether have free pieces. Soon I was included in her magic world. We slept over at each other's houses, and spent every free moment together. My dark hair grew out andI learned to love being tall.Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through the tough teenage years and taught me an amazing and very surprising thing about making friends: your “worst enemy” can turn out to be your best friend.（1）The writer and Paris were similar in that ________.A.they were both new studentsB.both of them were friendlyC.both of them were tallD.they were both the youngest in class（2）In the article the writer describes Paris as a girl who was ________.A.awkward and shyB.fashionable and proudC.quiet and lonelyD.friendly and lovely（3）What did the writer learn from Paris?A.How to make best use of your neighborhood.B.How to dress and look fashionable.C.How to become a good writer.D.How to make friends.（4）From the article,we can see that through her friendship with Paris, the writer ________.A.found she and Paris had more similarities than differencesB.was able to fit in at her new school with Paris' helpC.was not so awkward or shy as beforeD.learned more about fashion herselfG7.Assistant professor in Musical Theatre DanceWichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.For complete information visit http: // .Full Professor in Theatre and DanceThe Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California at San Diego (http: //www. theatre, ) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September1st.Technical Director in Performing and Fine ArtsDeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred.Please email materials to . Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Assistant Director of Media Resources CenterMaryland Institute College of Art is seeking an assistant director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division. Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with photoshop and scanning.A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain openuntil the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us at least 11 months and can send emails to jobs . The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter.（1）If an applicant has 9.5-month free time, he or she can pay close attention to the ad of ________.A.Assistant Professor in Musical Theatre DanceB.Full Professor in Theatre and DanceC.Technical Director in Performing and Fine ArtsD.Assistant Director of Media Resources Center（2）If you have excellent interpersonal communication skills, you can apply to ________.A.Wichita State UniversityB.the University of CaliforniaC.Maryland Institute College of ArtD.DeSales University（3）According to the advertisements, we can learn that ________.A. all the job announcements will remain open until the positions are filledB. all the jobs mentioned above promise a good salaryC. all the reviews of applications will begin immediatelyD. all the jobs mentioned in the text require experienceH8.During the past Spring Festival, many children may have received red packets from their families. But Xing Pu, a 40-year-old economist, is asking the government to give red packets to every Chinese citizen.Xing suggested the government give out 1,000 yuan to each Chinese since the government income has increased rapidly in recent years. He said his suggestion would allow everyone to directly enjoy the fruits of the country’s economic success, help the lower-income groups deal with rising prices and increase consumption(消费)around the country.Recent years have seen the government carry out a series of pro-poor(扶贫)and pro-rural(惠农)policies(政策),including increasing spending on public health-careand cutting down the agricultural tax. But the lower-income group still needs more help.Xing said he has borrowed many ideas from practices in countries like theUnited StatesandSingapore. Earlier this year, the governments of the two nations offered cash handouts(救济)to their citizens. As for inChina, “We can even encourage the rich to donate th eir 1,000 yuan red packet to the poor,” said Xing.Although Xing’s suggestion has gained wide support among ordinary Chinese on the Internet, many other economists criticized it as unpractical. “To better use the increase of money, handing out money is not a solution that holds good for all time. It could be better to improve the public service or cut the price of energy use in daily life,” said Qiao Xinsheng, an economic professor.（1）Xing Pu suggested that the government give out 1,000 yuan to each Chinese because ________.A.the poor should get help from the richB.the government should help the richC.the growing economic pie should be shared among the peopleD.the government doesn’t know how to use the money（2）What has the government done to help the lower-income group?A.Spending less on public health care.B.Increasing the agricultural tax.C.Handing out money to every Chinese.D.Carrying out pro-poor and pro-rural policies.（3）Xing Pu’s ideas of giving red packets to every Chinese citizen mainly came from ________.A.children receiving red packets from their familiesB.the US andSingaporegovernments offering cash handouts to their citizensC.the government’s increasing spending on public health careD.the rising prices in the country（4）According to Qiao Xinsheng, what is better than giving out money?A.Supplying food to everyone every day.B.Cutting the price of energy use in daily life.C.Controlling the rising of prices.D.Increasing the government income.答案解析1.【参考答案】（1）B；（2）A；（3）B；（4）D；（5）C；【解析】这是一篇议论文。

姓名，年级：时间：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.ADay 1 ArrivalUpon arrival in Kunming, your Kunming tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel。

Day 2 KunmingDay 3 Kunming →Dali （by air）21. What might the tourists be doing at 11：00 on the second day？A。

Preparing for lunch。

B. Relaxing in the hotel。

C。

Going to the Stone Forest。

D. Visiting the Flower and Bird Market。

22. What are the tourists recommended to do for evening activities in Kunming?A。

To watch Dynamic Yunnan. B. To enjoy the local food.C. To buy handmade crafts.D. To wander about in the city。

23。

Why are tourists recommended to hike to the top while visiting Dali？A. Because it takes little effort to hike to the top.B。

Because they can get full view of the old town.C. Because it is the only site to enjoy the scenery.D. Because they can take pictures of the three pagodas.BWhen I was about 5 years old， I experienced my very first random act of kindness. I was sitting at the roadside one evening, crying alone for some reason when suddenly, a boy came up to me and gave me a plastic rose， I remember the moment when I took the rose from his hand; I was smiling from ear to ear, whispering “I want to be like him” to myself as I watched him walking away.From then on， I made it as my life mission to do random acts of kindness whenever I can. I was very determined to make other people smile. That was the only reason why I joined my school’s Red Crescent Society and became a volunteer。

2020年全国二卷英语阅读试卷解析全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇12020 National English Reading Exam AnalysisHi everyone! It's me, your friendly neighborhood elementary school kid here to give you the lowdown on the 2020 national English reading exam that all you big middle school kids had to take. I know, I know, you're probably thinking "What does this little squirt know about standardized tests?" Well, let me tell you - I may be small but I'm one smart cookie!First off, can we just take a moment to appreciate how thick this test booklet was? It was practically a novel! You guys must have had serious hand cramps after bubbling in all those answers. I don't envy you there. But enough dilly-dallying, let's dive into the juicy details.The passages covered a really cool range of topics this year - everything from modern technology to ancient mythology. There was definitely something for everyone's interests. Of course, my personal favorite was the article all about the latestvideo games. I may have gotten a little distracted daydreaming about getting that new multiplayer battle game...but I digress.What really stood out to me were the questioning styles. This exam wasn't messing around! You had your classicvocab-testing questions to make sure you knew all the fancy English words. But then they threw in some real brain-busters designed to see if you could read between the lines. Inferencing, analyzing the author's tone, identifying persuasive techniques - this test was like a crash course in critical thinking!I have to give a shoutout to the writing section too. Having you plan and write a complete essay really put your skills to the test. I saw a lot of you big kids struggling to outline a clear thesis and body paragraphs. Cinching that introduction and conclusion is always the hardest part in my experience.Now for my favorite part - poking holes! While the exam was pretty solid overall, I did notice a few questionable moments. That one reading about world explorers felt a little random and out of place compared to the other prompts. And I'm still salty about the question that asked about the main idea of a certain passage. Which one was it again? Because I totally had a different takeaway.But those are just minor nitpicks in the grand scheme of things. At the end of the day, this was a challenging yet fair assessment of your English reading abilities. The passages represented a nice mix of text types and difficulties. The questions demanded real comprehension, not just rote memorization. Kudos to the test makers for putting together an exam that made you think!For any of you still stressing about your score, let me impart some wisdom: Don't get too worked up! There's no use fretting over what's already done. Just take whatever lessons you can from this experience and apply them next time. You're already so far ahead of the game by being multilingual! Give yourself a pat on the back.Well, that about wraps up my hot take on your 2020 English reading exam. Hopefully you big kids found my pint-sized analysis somewhat enlightening, or at the very least entertaining. If not, no worries - there's always next year's exam for me to dissect!Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important meeting with my kindergarten book club to get to. We're discussing the quintessential themes and symbolism in the literary classic "TheBig Red Dog." Let's see you middle schoolers try to tackle that kind of subtext!篇2Analyzing the 2020 National English Reading Test Paper 2Hello everyone! My name is Lily and I'm a 5th grade student. Today I want to share my thoughts on the 2020 National English Reading Test Paper 2 that I took a few months ago. It was quite challenging but also really interesting!The first passage was about the history of teddy bears. I didn't know that teddy bears were named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt! The passage explained how he refused to shoot a bear during a hunting trip, and this inspired a shop owner to create a little stuffed bear and call it a "teddy bear." Isn't that a cute story? I love learning fun facts like that.There were some tricky vocabulary words in that passage though. Words like "campaigned" and "conservationist" that I had to spend time figuring out based on context clues. The questions about the main idea and supporting details for this passage weren't too bad. But the inference questions asking why certain things happened were really hard! I had to re-read carefully to find the implicit reasons.The next passage was about the invention of denim jeans. It was interesting learning that jeans were first made for gold miners needing tough pants for manual labor. Can you imagine gold miners today wearing suits and ties to work? That would be so silly! This passage had some challenging sentences with multiple clauses and semicolons that I had to read over a few times. But once I broke them down, I could understand the chronology of how jeans evolved.There were a couple vocabulary-in-context questions for words like "resilient" and "ensued" that stumped me at first. Looking back at the surrounding examples in the passage really helped though. The short-answer question asking me to summarize how the invention of jeans impacted society was pretty tough. I had to make sure I only included the key details in a clear, concise way.After that was a fictional passage about a girl who showed up to her new school on a rainy day without an umbrella. It was a cute story and I enjoyed following along as she dealt with that uncomfortable situation. The characters were nicely developed through their dialogue and actions.However, the questions about identifying different literary elements like the theme, symbolism, and character motivationswere really hard! I'm still learning about those concepts in my English class. Making inferences about why the author included certain details or made specific word choices was also very challenging. There were a couple questions I definitely had to take an educated guess on.Finally, there were two poems included, one about squirrels gathering food for winter and another about a thunderstorm. I enjoyed the poems themselves and the vivid imagery they used. The poets did an amazing job "painting pictures" with their words!But analyzing the poems' structure like rhyme scheme, meter, figurative language, and tone was so confusing. I had to read the questions over and over very slowly to understand exactly what was being asked. Even then, some of the more abstract or conceptual questions left me scratching my head. Poetry analysis is no joke!Overall, the reading test had a great mix of genres and topics that kept me engaged. It definitely tested my English comprehension abilities to the max though! I had to re-read sections carefully, analyze context clues, make logical inferences, and apply my knowledge of literary concepts.There were a handful of questions I wasn't fully certain about. But I tried my best to eliminate obvious wrong answers and make educated guesses on the remaining choices. Tests like these are excellent practice for improving my close reading and critical thinking abilities.I'm really proud of the hard work and effort I put into this challenging reading test. While my score wasn't perfect, I know the skills I developed will be invaluable going forward. I feel more confident tackling any type of complex reading passage now.English comprehension is such an important ability for all students to master. Tests like this one show how crucial it is to be an active, analytical reader who can go beyond just surface-level understanding. I still have lots of room for improvement, but this test was awesome motivation to keep developing my skills!篇32020 National English Test (Paper 2) - An Easy-Peasy BreakdownHey there, fellow elementary kids! It's me again, your friendly neighborhood test analyst. Today, we're gonna dive deep into the 2020 National English Reading Test, Paper 2 edition. Now, Iknow what you're thinking – "Ugh, another test? Bor-ing!" But trust me, this one was actually pretty fun! At least, that's what I thought. But before we get into the nitty-gritty details, let me set the stage for you.It was a sunny Tuesday morning when we all gathered in our classroom, sharpened pencils in hand, ready to tackle this bad boy. The teacher passed out the test booklets, and as soon as I opened mine, a huge grin spread across my face. You see, the passages were all about really cool topics like animals, sports, and even video games! I was like, "Sign me up!"Okay, now let's break down the different sections, shall we?Part I: Word MasteryThis part was all about showing off our vocabulary skills. There were words like "vigorous," "serene," and "diligent" that we had to match with their definitions. Piece of cake, am I right? Although, I have to admit, I got a little stumped on "conscientious." Note to self: Study that one for next time!Part II: Reading ComprehensionAh, the bread and butter of any English test. This section had us reading through various passages and then answering questions about the main ideas, details, and whatnot. Onepassage was about a girl who loved playing soccer, and let me tell you, I could totally relate to that! The questions were pretty straightforward, like "What sport did the girl enjoy playing?" Easy-peasy!Part III: Practical ReadingNow, this is where things got a little tricky. We had to read through different kinds of materials, like menus, schedules, and even a comic strip! The questions tested our ability to understand and follow instructions. For example, one question asked us to pick the healthiest meal option from a restaurant menu. I gotta admit, I was tempted to choose thedouble-chocolate fudge cake, but I managed to resist the urge. Phew!Part IV: Language ApplicationThis section was all about putting our English skills into action. We had to fill in blanks, rewrite sentences, and even come up with our own dialogue! It was like being a mini writer and editor all rolled into one. My favorite part was creating a conversation between two characters from a story we read. I made them have a heated debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not. (Spoiler alert: It totally does!)Part V: WritingLast but not least, the writing portion of the test. We had to write a short essay on a given topic. This year's prompt was "Describe your favorite outdoor activity and why you enjoy it." I wrote all about my love for flying kites and how it makes me feel like a bird soaring high above the clouds. Plus, it's a great arm workout!Overall, I thought the 2020 National English Reading Test (Paper 2) was a blast! Sure, there were a few challenging moments, but that's all part of the fun, right? And hey, even if you didn't ace it, don't sweat it. There's always next year to show those reading comprehension skills who's boss!Well, that's all from me, folks. Until next time, happy studying and keep those pencils sharp!篇4The 2020 National English Reading Test: A Kid's ViewHey there, fellow kids! Did you take the 2020 National English Reading Test? Whew, that was a doozy! Let me break it down for you in a way that even a kid like me can understand.The first passage was all about a group of kids who formed a club to clean up their neighborhood park. It talked about how they organized themselves, made a plan, and worked together to pick up litter and plant new flowers. The questions asked us to identify the main idea, find specific details, and figure out the meaning of some words from context clues. Not too bad, right?But then came the second passage, and boy, was that a toughie! It was all about the history of ice cream and how it became popular around the world. There were so many dates, names, and details to keep track of. The questions wanted us to sequence events, make inferences, and even give our own opinions about which ice cream flavor is the best. Personally, I'm a chocolate chip cookie dough kind of kid, but I know some of you weirdos prefer Rocky Road or something.The third passage was a bit easier, thank goodness. It was a story about a kid who really wanted a pet, but their parents wouldn't let them have one. We had to identify the characters, their motivations, and the main problem in the story. Plus, there were some pretty funny parts that made me giggle a little while reading.But just when I thought I was in the clear, the fourth passage hit me like a ton of bricks! It was all about the science behindthunderstorms and how lightning forms. There were so many technical terms and explanations that made my head spin. The questions asked us to explain processes, interpret diagrams, and even make predictions about what might happen in certain weather conditions. Yikes!The final passage was a nice way to end the test, though. It was a poem about the joys of summer vacation. The questions asked us to analyze the imagery, identify literary devices, and explain the overall mood and tone. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!Overall, I'd say the 2020 National English Reading Test was a mixed bag. Some parts were straightforward and fun, while others were mind-bogglingly difficult. But hey, that's just how tests are sometimes, right?If you're feeling a little discouraged by your performance, don't worry too much. Just remember that tests don't define who you are as a person. They're simply a way for teachers and educators to see what you've learned and what areas you might need a little extra help with.So, keep your chin up, my fellow kids! We're all in this learning journey together, and as long as we keep trying our best, that's all that really matters.Now, who wants to go play some kickball or something? All this talk about tests has me feeling antsy!篇52020 National English Reading Exam Paper 2 BreakdownHey guys! I just took the 2020 National English Reading Exam Paper 2 and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. This exam was no joke - some of those reading passages were super tricky! But I tried my best and I think I did okay overall.Let me walk you through each section and the kinds of questions they asked. Maybe it will help you prepare if you have to take a similar test soon.Part I: Short ConversationsThis part had 5 short conversations between two people. After each conversation, there was a question about what was said or implied. The conversations were about everyday situations like shopping, asking for directions, ordering food, and making plans.The key to getting these right was listening carefully for the specific details mentioned and any implied meanings based on context clues. For example, one conversation was between twofriends deciding what movie to see. Based on their comments about certain movie genres, you had to infer what kind of movie they would most likely choose.Part II: Long ConversationJust like the name suggests, this section had one longer conversation between three or more people. It was a pretty casual discussion about taking a vacation together. To answer the questions, you really had to follow along carefully as the people went back-and-forth negotiating the vacation details.Some of the questions asked about stated opinions and preferences, while others wanted you to infer the implied meaning behind certain comments. Those inferencing questions were the hardest! You had to pick up on tone and context clues.Part III: News ReportsThis part had three short news clips about different current events and interesting topics. The clips covered a range of subjects like new technology, an art exhibit, and changes to school policies. After each clip, there were several questions testing your comprehension.For these, it helped to take notes as you listened about the main ideas and key details mentioned. The questions askedpretty straightforward stuff like the basic facts covered in the report, the speaker's opinions or purpose in discussing the topic, and words or phrases used with certain meanings.Part IV: PassagesThis was probably the most challenging section for me. It had four reading passages of different styles - narrative, descriptive, expository, and argumentative. The passages were on all kinds of topics from history and culture to science and social issues.For each passage, you had to answer around 5-7 comprehension questions. Some asked about the main idea, some about specific details stated in the passage, and others wanted you to make inferences about the author's perspective or purpose.The inference questions were really hard because you had to read between the lines and analyze the author's tone, choice of language, examples used, etc. Those took a lot of close reading skills! I had to go back and re-read certain sections carefully.There were also some vocabulary questions about words used in the passages and what they meant based on the context.Making sure I actually understood the whole passage was key for those.Overall ThoughtsPhew, that's a quick rundown of the different sections! It was a pretty comprehensive reading test that challenged my listening and reading skills in multiple ways. From conversations to reports to different types of passages, it really covered all the bases.Time management was crucial - you had to pace yourself well to get through all the sections. Taking notes on key details also helped a lot, especially for the longer pieces. And of course, close reading and paying attention to context were so important for the inferencing questions.I'm just an elementary kid, but I feel like I leveled up my English comprehension skills after this experience! Let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you all the best on your exams!篇62020 National English Reading Test Paper 2 AnalysisHey guys! It's me again, your friendly neighborhood English expert. I just took the 2020 National English Reading Test Paper 2 and I've got some thoughts to share with y'all.Let me start by saying that overall, I didn't think the test was too crazy hard. But there were definitely some tricky parts that made me have to put on my thinking cap. I'm going to break it down passage by passage and let you know what I struggled with and what came pretty easily to me.Passage 1 was all about these two kids going on a camping trip with their dad. The vocabulary wasn't too bad, but keeping track of all the details about what they did each day was kind of tough. My biggest issue was really understanding the reasons why the dad wanted to take them camping in the first place. I got a little lost trying to read between the lines there.Then we had Passage 2 which was an article about this famous scientist who studied bugs. I'll be honest, some of the scientific words in there threw me for a loop at first. But once I slowed down and broke them down, I was able to get the main idea. The questions about her childhood and what inspired her career were straightforward. The ones asking me to make inferences from her research findings were the real brainbusters!My favorite was definitely Passage 3 though. It was a funny story about this boy whose pet rabbit kept escaping and getting into mischief all over town. I was cracking up the whole time I read it! The questions seemed pretty manageable since they were just asking about the story details and vocabulary in context. Although there were a couple of inference questions towards the end that I had to do some extra thinking for.Passage 4 was probably the hardest for me. It was an informational text about the history of hot air balloons and how they get up in the air. The technical explanations were really dense and I'm not going to lie, I Started zoning out a little in the middle. Identifying the main idea was no sweat, but when it came to the specific questions asking me to pull out details, I got a bit mixed up between the different forces and principles they were referring to. Making inferences from that kind of technical text was rough!Last but not least was Passage 5, a biography about this famous explorer who traveled all over the world in the 1800s. Mapping out the chronology of her life and travels actually went okay for me. It was more the inferential questions about her motivations and mindset that I struggled with. Those always take some puzzle brain power!Overall though, I felt semi-prepared from all the reading practice my awesome English teachers had us do. My biggest piece of advice is to not psych yourself out if you hit a question you're just not sure about at first. Take a deep breath, reread the relevant part carefully, and see if you can puzzle out the answer from context clues. If you're still stuck, circle it and come back to it after you've knocked out the other questions.Oh, and one more hot tip - if you see a vocabulary question with answer choices that look the same or mean similar things, that's your clue that you need to go back to the context of how that word was used in the passage to figure out the exact meaning. Those sneaky test-makers are trying to trip you up!Anyway, those are my two cents as a wise and experienced test-taker who is definitely an expert on these things despite being like 11 years old. Hopefully this analysis gives you a leg up for your own reading test coming up. Just remember to read carefully, use context clues, and don't stress! You got this. And if you still have questions, maybe ask your teacher to go over this awesome analysis I wrote here. Later days!。

二轮复习高考英语阅读理解试题(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解With all the recent concern about the environment, people want to see their money used to better the planet. Here are four well-known environmental organizations.World Wildlife Fund (WWF)The World Wildlife Fund is perhaps one of the best-known organizations for the protection of endangered species and their habitats around the world. They've been around for over 45 years. You can donate through their website , join their organization as a member, or adopt an animal through their online adoption center.National Geographic Society (NGS)National Geographic Society is well-known for their magazine and their specials on TV. The organization itself is one of the longest-running in the world—they've been around since 1888, focus on exploration and conservation of forests, oceans, habitats, species and societies. You chopse to donate through the website ，buy something at their online store, or order a magazine subscription.National Wildlife Federation (NWF)Founded officially in 1937, the National Wildlife Federation tries to protect wildlife at all costs. In fact, they believe that having the public educated is the best way to help the environment—-the more you know, the more you can protect the world we live in. Donations to the NWF can be made through their website nwf. org or through other options, like matching gifts, workplace giving, or memorial donations.Ecology Fund, comSet up in 1976，Ecology Fund, com is run on user clicks. Advertisers buy ad space on the site every time someone clicks. The money goes to buy endangered wilderness land to protect it from companies that would destroy it. So far, Ecology Fund, com has bought land in many areas. The best thing about this site is that you needn't donate any money—all you have to do is click.（1）Which environmental organization has the longest history?A. Ecology .B. World Wildlife Fund.C. National Geographic Society.D. National Wildlife Federation.（2）What does NWF think is the most important in environmental protection?A. Knowledge.B. Management.C. Money.D. Patience.（3）In what way does differ from the other three organizations?A. The size of networks.B. The way of operation.C. The strength of influence.D. The degree of popularity.【答案】（1）C（2）A（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个著名的环保组织。