2020版高考英语一轮复习Unit1HopeandLove阅读理解组块专练——练速度(含解析)重庆大学版必修3

文学与艺术类1、Many of us listen to music while we work, thinking that it will help us to concentrate on the task at hand. And in fact, recent research has found that music can have beneficial effects on creativity. When it comes to other areas of performance, however, the impact of background music is more complicated.The idea that listening to music when working is beneficial to output probably has its roots in the so-called “Mozart effect”. Put simply, this is the finding that spatial rotation performance(空间旋转能力) is increased immediately after listening to the music of Mozart, compared to no sound at all.How sound affects performance has been the topic of research for over 40 years, and is observed through a phenomenon called the irrelevant sound effect. To study irrelevant sound effect, participants in the research are asked to complete a simple task which requires them to recall a series of numbers or letters in the exact order in which they saw them. The tricky thing is being able to do this while ignoring any background noise.Two key characteristics of the irrelevant sound effect are required for its observation. First, the task must require the person to use their rehearsal abilities(复述能力), and second, the sound must contain acoustical variation(声学变化). Where the sound does not vary much acoustically, the performance of the task is much closer to that observed in quiet conditions.The irrelevant sound effect itself comes from attempting to process two sources of ordered information at the same time—one from the task and one from the sound. Unfortunately, only the former is required to successfully perform the recall task, and the effort in ensuring that irrelevant order information from the sound is not processed actually hinders(阻碍) this ability.A similar conflict is also seen when reading while in the presence of lyrical music. In this situation, the two sources of words—from the task and the sound—are in conflict. The cost is poorer performance of the task in the presence of music with lyrics.What this all means is that whether having music playing in the background helpsor hinders performance depends on the task and on the type of music, and only understanding this relationship will help people maximize their productivity levels.1. “Mozart effect” is mentioned to ________.A. explain how music can relax peopleB. show music can improve performanceC. advise people to listen to Mozart musicD. stress Mozart music gains wide attention2. It can be inferred that participants in the research ________.A. have improved their rehearsal abilityB. perform better in the quiet conditionsC. ignore the background noise successfullyD. prefer the music with great sound variation3. Paragraph 6 is written to ________.A. support an ideaB. make a contrastC. introduce a topicD. describe a fact4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Music shapes your lifeB. Music develops your creativityC. Choose quiet music for your workD. Does music make you concentrate?2、The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.In a word, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.1.According to the passage, music could make students smarterby .A.improving their classroom skills and paying attentionB.improving their classroom skills and imaginationC.improving their attention, direction and imaginationD.learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas2.What does the underlined phrase “glued to” in the second paragraph mean?A.Unwilling to turn on.B.Always looking.C.Unwilling to leave.D.Always playing.3.The third paragraph mainly tells us that musiccould .A.give children self-expression and self-confidenceB.bring to children achievement and successC.give children something to be proud ofD.develop children’s self-confidence4.What’s the best title for this passage?A.Music is a must as a course at schoolB.Music builds children’s self-confidenceC.Music makes students much smarterD.Learning music and making music3、Auld Lang Syne is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marks the start to a brand new year. No one ever seems to know the words (something about forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want to forget people?), but, in America,it's as much a part of New Years' tradition as wine. But why?The lyrics(歌词) to the song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Bums in 1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a long time ago. ’’ Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairy tales and poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time. ”While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines of the song are meant to be rhetorical(夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance b e forgotten,and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we should have a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends.When the Scots immigrated to America in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. But its great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo.In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with the end of the year to Life magazine:“Auld Lang Syne is o ur theme song—and was long before anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particular part of western Ontario, where there’s a large Scottish population, it was traditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didn't think it was known here.If you want to see the singer in action,check out his final performance on the eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.1.How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?A.Confused.B.Moved.C.Energetic.fortable.2.Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?A.To hope for good luck.B.To celebrate the New Year.C.In honor of Robert Bums.D.In memory of the past.3.Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?A.He created the song Auld Lang Syne.B.He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.C.He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.D.He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.4.What might be the best title for the text?A.What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?B.Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?C.How does Auld Lang Syne Come into Being?D.Why do People Sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year Eve?4、In the 19th century the novel came into its own. Thousands upon thousands of novels were published. Of those novels, very few are remembered today. However, there are exceptions: the works of Jane Austen一Pride and Prejudice(《傲慢与偏见》),Sense and Sensibility《理智与情感》)---for example. They achieved only modest success at first but grew and grew in fame(名声) and reputation.How did Jane Austen become so popular? Of course,the novels are romantic(浪漫的). Everyone knows the love story of Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett (in Pride and Prejudice), and how they overcome their own pride and prejudice to live happily ever after. The lovers are almost as famous today as Romeo and Juliet.But there is more to Austen s popularity than the fact that she wrote about love. The books are very witty(机智的) and ironic(讽刺的), and show a great understanding of society and of people. Pride and Prejudice opens with what must he the most fam ous sentence in the English novel: “It is a truth universally acknowledged(认可), that a single man in possession of a good fortune,must be in want of a wife."The truth,of course, is the opposite: wealthy, unmarried young men are extremely attractive to young women. And women—especially penniless(身无分文) or near-penniless ones—are the subjects of Austen’s tales.Women nowadays may be more equal to men than they were in Jane Austen's day. However,a sense that women still basically live in a world dominated(控制) by men ensures that Austen still has many keen readers.1.What is the point of the article?A.To describe the status of women in Jane Austen's time.B.To promote Jane Austen's novels among teenagers.C.To explore the characteristics of Jane Austen’s novels.D.To analyze why Jane Austen's novels have such a lavSting appeal.2.What can be concluded from the first paragraph?A.Jane Austen wrote a total of four novels in her lifetime.B.Most of the novels written in the 19th century are romances.C.Jane Austen is one of the most successful novelists of the 19th century.D.Jane Austen s novels were a hit when they were first published.3.According to the article,most of the heroines in Austen’s works_______.A.are poor and youngB.are happily marriedC.marry wealthy menD.are penniless but witty4.According to the author, what made Jane Austen's works so popular?a. They are mostly love stories.b. Most of them have a happy ending.c. They are full of wit and irony.d. People can still relate to them today.e. They explain how to succeed in a male-dominated society.A.a,b,cB.a,c,dC.c,d,eD.b,c,e5、Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L’E nigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction a nd expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.1.Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A.Optimistic.B.Productive.C.Generous.D.Traditional.2.What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the beat TV programmes.3.How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A.By popularity.B.By importance.C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.4.What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Artworks.B.Projects.C.Donations.D.Documents.6、Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh has become a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor（牧师）, moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection of artwork, this site takes an in-depth look at Van Gogh's life , his work and the influence he has had on our culture.Van Gogh had many influences on his life including his family and friends, other artists such as Edgar Degas, and his health. To see how each of these affected his life please visit the Important Figures, Artistic Influences and Health sections. For information about how Van Gogh's art has influenced our society today, view the Impact on Art, Cultural References, or News section.If you are interested in adding more Van Gogh to your life, the Van Gogh Gallery has plenty to offer. Download Van Gogh images of some of his most famous paintings as wallpaper for your computer, shop for Van Gogh posters or prints, or check out some of the additional resources available including links to Van Gogh museums andshows. There are even lesson plans from multidiscipline areas for those interested in educating others about Van Gogh's art and life.Van Gogh has influenced generations of young artists worldwide since his time. Today we can see his influence in painting, in poetry and in video. We are happy to display new examples of art that were influenced by Van Gogh in our Van Gogh Community Art section.Tragically, Van Gogh died not knowing the praise his art would receive. He will be forever known as one of the greatest artists of the modern era. Through this website, the Van Gogh Gallery aims to share his life and heritage with the world.1.What’s the function of the Van Gogh Gallery?A.To collect the artworks of Van Gogh.B.To recall people’s memory of Van Gogh.C.To collect experts’ opinions on Van Gogh.D.To provide information about the artist’s life and work.2.What information can you get at the Cultural References?A.How he began his career as a pastor.B.How those around Van Gogh affected his life.C.How he influenced his family and his friends.D.How Van Gogh has influenced today’s society.3.What can we infer about Van Gogh from the passage?A.His artw orks weren’t well received during his lifetime.B.He once worked as a model for painters to make a living.C.His paintings were widely used as wallpapers for computers.D.People widely appreciated his artworks during his lifetime.4.What would be the best title for the passage?A.learn about Van Gogh’s lifeB.welcome to the Van Gogh GalleryC.Van Gogh’s information on younger artists.D.Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks.答案1、1.B; 2.B; 3.A; 4.D解析：1．B．词句猜测题．根据文章第二段The idea that listening to music when working is beneficial to output probably has its roots in the so﹣called "Mozart effect"．可知工作时听音乐有利于输出的观点，可能源于所谓的"莫扎特效应"．由此可见，提到"莫扎特效应"，表示音乐可以提高演奏水平．故选B．2．B．推理判断题．根据文章第四段 Where the sound does not vary much acoustically，the performance of the task is much closer to that observed in quiet conditions．可知如果声音在声学上变化不大，则任务的执行更接近于在安静条件下观察到的情况．由此可见，可以推断，研究参与者在安静的环境中表现更好．故选B．3．A．推理判断题．根据文章第六段 A similar conflict is also seen when reading while in the presence of lyrical music． In this situation， the two sources of words ﹣from the task and the sound﹣are in conflict． The cost is poorer performance of the task in the presence of music with lyrics．可知在有抒情音乐的情况下阅读也会出现类似的冲突．在这种情况下，任务和声音中的两个词源是冲突的．成本是在有歌词的音乐的情况下，任务的表现较差．由此可见，此段内容是为了证明上面观点，故选A．4．D．标题判断题．根据文章大意，本文主要讲述了音乐能否提高人们的注意力和生产力，本文通过实验进一步研究"声音效应"对性能的影响．由此可见，Does music make you concentrate？符合题意，故选D．2、1.B; 2.C; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.文章大意:音乐在学生的成长过程中其作用不容忽视,是学校必须的一门课程。

2020高考一轮复习教材串讲必修1 Unit 1 Friendship练习Ⅰ.阅读理解In 1812,the year Charles Dickens was born,there were 66 novels published in Britain.People had been writing novels for a century—most experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719—but nobody wanted to do it professionally.The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages;the literacy(识字) rate in England was under 50%.Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors,often with something like “By a lady.”Novels,for the most part,were looked upon as silly,immoral or just plain bad.In 1870,when Dickens died,the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher,famous and beloved,who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters—from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim—were held up as moral touchstones.Today Dickens’ greatness is unchallenged.Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top?For all the feelings readers attach to stories,literature is a numbers game,and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass.Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age,from 1837 to 1901;today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them.It’s partly true that Dickens’ style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life.It’s partly that his writings rode a wave of social,political and scientific progress.But it’s also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center.No one will ever know what mix of talent,ambition,energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer.But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches,it is possible—and important for our own culture—to understand how he made himself a lasting one.1.Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?A.They were difficult to understand.B.They were popular among the rich.C.They were seen as nearly worthless.D.They were written mostly by women.2.Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress .A.his reputation in FranceB.his interest in modern artC.his success in publicationD.his importance in literature3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To remember a great writer.B.To introduce an English novel.C.To encourage studies on culture.D.To promote values of the Victorian age.Ⅱ.完形填空(2019·江苏省溧水二模)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

必修四 Unit 1 单元话题语篇训练（每单元3练）练(一) 阅读理解组块专练——练速度(限时：35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2020·成都诊断)I­HOUSE 2020－2020 DINING SERVICES NOTICEInternational House (I­House) serves meals that international students can choose from. On holidays only one meal is served. Meals do not carry over from term to term. You have the option of purchasing extra meals through Dining Services. Included in the I­House Room & Board package is a resident meal plan. The meals per period will be as indicated：student ID or I­House Access Card will serve a s your meal card and get coded in the computer system. NO MEALS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITHOUT PRESENTATION OF A VALID MEAL CARD OR CASH. If your card is damaged, you are responsible for replacing your card and then contact Dining Services to have it coded again before entering the dining area.Removal of Food or Supplies—Removing food or supplies from the Dining Facility, without permission, may result in additional charges to your Room & Board to pay the costs or any related expenses.Special Diets—Dining Services provide a variety of meal options, including religious selections. Although not guaranteed, special diets can usually be accommodated within our ability. You may arrange a meeting with our dining staff to discuss any special diet concerns or food allergies by e­mailing ihdining @ berkeley. edu.Physical Disabilities —The International House Dining Facility is accessible to all disabled residents. However, the residents must be accompanied by their personal nurses for meal assistance. They will receive a meal free of charge at the time assistance is given.1．How many meals are usually served every week?A．17. B．18.C．19. D．20.解析：选C 细节理解题。

2020高考英语阅读理解一轮自选训练及参考答案【2020高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

I knew a man, a very tall, gentle man, for several years before I found out that he visited prisoners in our local prison, week in and week out for decades. He would write letters for them, carry messages, fetch clothing or books. But mainly he just offered himself. He did not lecture to them, didn’t pick and choose between those he liked and disliked and didn’t look for any return on his kindness. All that mattered was that they were in trouble.Why did he spend time with prisoners when he could have been playing golf or watching TV? “I go in case everyone else has given up on them,” he told me once. “I’ll never give up.”Never giving up is a quality we honor in athletes, in soldiers, in survivors of disasters, in patients recovering from severe injuries. If you struggle bravely against strong opponents（对手）, you are likely to end up on the evening news. But in less flashy, less newsworthy forms, devotion to a task, or a person, or an occupation shows up in countless lives all around us.It shows up in parents who will not quit loving their daughter even after she dyes her hair purple, tattoos （纹身）her belly and runs off with a rock band. It shows ill couples who choose to mend their marriages instead of ending it. It shows up in volunteers at the hospital or library, it shows up in unsung people everywhere who do their job well, not because the boss is watching or because they are paid large amounts of money but because they know their work matters.1. Why did the man visit the prisoners every week _______.A. That’s his jobs.B. He wanted to teach them a lesson.C. He was a postman.D. He wanted to show care and offer help.2. From the third paragraph, we can infer that when never giving up is mentioned, people are likelyto relate it to ________.A. unknown peopleB. people facing challengesC. the divorced couplesD. the hospital volunteers3. What quality does the author value most according to the text?A. The courage to fight against strong opponents.B. The kindness of your friends and family members.C. The faithfulness of unsung people around us.D. The strong will of the survivors of disasters.4. The author mentions the story of the gentleman in order to ________.A. introduce the themeB. state a factC. criticize the prisonersD. cover a story本文通过讲述一位绅士每周去探望囚犯的故事引入话题谈及永不言弃的精神时，人们更可能联想到面对挑战的人们，比如文中所列举的运动员、士兵、灾难中的幸存者等等。

高考英语一轮复习阅读理解专项训练练习题及答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解Smart Kids Festival EventsSmart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director's picks.Walk on the Wild SideNot ticketed, FreeJoin storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you'll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.Introduction to WavesPre-book, PWYDSubjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world.Science in the FieldNot ticketed, FreeThis storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist's mouth. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop.Festival DinnerPre-book, £25 per personWhether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford.（1）In which event can you decide the payment?A. Walk on the Wild SideB. Introduction to WavesC. Science in the FieldD. Festival Dinner（2）Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?A.Sarah Law.B.Mike Goldsmith.C.Mark Samuels.D.Tom Crawford.（3）What do the four events have in common?A.Family-based.B.Science-themed.C.Picked by children.D.Filled with adventures.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了Smart Kids收集的在十月份举行的四项以科学会主题的活动，以及各个活动的内容和特色。

2019-2020年高考英语一轮复习Unit1HopeandLove学案重庆大学版必修一、单词——在语境中默写，在联想中积累二、短语——在应用中记牢，在归纳中记多⇩积得多平时多积累，考场出华章三、句式——在解读中学懂，在仿写中学通第一板块核心单词归纳集释1．attack v ．/n .攻击；袭击；进攻[教材原句] At nineteen months an attack of fever left herpermanently blind and deaf.在她十九个月大时，因为一次高烧使她永久失明和失聪。

①He was attacked with a cold because he was caught in the rain. 他因淋了雨而得了感冒。

②When an animal is/comes under attack, it can run away or fight back. 当动物受到攻击时，它会逃跑或还击。

③The dog got angry an d made an attack on/upon the naughty boy. 这只狗发怒了，袭击了这个调皮的小男孩。

2．distinguish vt .区别[经典例句] It is hard for young children to distinguish right from wrong. 对于小孩来说，分辨是非是困难的。

from the other animals.正是高超的智力和语言的使用把人和其他动物区别开来。

②As far as I know, she has already distinguished herself as an athlete.据我所知，作为运动员她已享有盛名。

③She was distinguished for her ability to make her ideas clear.她因明确自己想法的能力而出名。

Unit 1 Hope and Love[课下练熟高考]阅读理解提速练——练速度(限时：20分钟)A(2017·重庆六校第一次联考)As a young man, Al was a skilled artist, a potter with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son developed a severe stomachache. Thinking it was only some common intestinal (肠的) disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously. But the boy diedsuddenly that night.Knowing the death could have been avoided if he had only realizedthe seriousness of the situation, he always felt he was guilty. To makematters worse, his wife left him a short time later, leaving him alonewith his six­year­old younger son. The hurt and pain of the two situations were more than Al could stand, and he turned to alcohol for help. In time, Al became an alcoholic.As the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he possessed — his land, house, etc. Finally Al died alone in a small bar. Hearing of Al's death, I thought, “What a totally wasted life! What a complete failure！”As time went by, I began to revalue my earlier rough judgment. I knew Al's now adult son, Ernie. He is one of the kindest, most caring, and most loving men I have ever known. I saw the love between Ernie and his children, thinking that kindness and love had to come from somewhere.I hadn't heard Ernie talk much about his father. One day, I worked up my courage to ask him what on earth his father had done so that he became such a special person. Ernie said quietly, “As a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, ‘Love you, son.’”Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to judge Al as a failure. He had not left any material possessions behind. But he had been a kind and loving father, and left behind his best love.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。

2020高考英语一轮阅读理解统练题（一）及答案阅读理解。

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。

Recognized as the largest desert in the world, the Sahara runs across North Africa, Covering over 3 million square miles from the Atlantic Coast to the Nile River Valley. Except for an occasional oasis(绿洲), this vast land is mainly made up of sand, stones, and worn out mountains. The burning sun causes daytime temperatures to rise to 70 degrees in the shade, and days without rain commonly last for years.Paintings found on the walls of caves in the Sahara Desert suggest that a few thousand years ago, large quantities of plants grew there and covered the desert floor. Many curious and unusual insects, birds and animals got enough food that allowed them to grow and reproduce. At that time, huge river systems and many oases supported growing communities(社团，社区) where a large number of people lived.Research scientists believe that the land became a desert for several reasons. For centuries people there have wandered from place to place in search of food, water and grazing(吃草)land for their animals. These people have always considered the number of animals they have as a sign of wealth. It is considered more important to have 100 sick and starving animals than 15 healthy ones. The large herds (群)have been allowed to go freely and graze on desert plants and grass. Over time, large sections of land have been left uncovered. In addition to allowing overgrazing, these people cut down whatever trees they could find and used them for firewood. The sand was unable to hold on to the great heat of the day, so nightting temperatures often drop below freezing and nothing was left to hold the soil together.Scientists have been studying different ways to bring back the green desert. Through research and experiments, they hope to be able to produce plants that will once again support the life there. Huge holes filled with much water lie under the desert surface. Scientists believe this rainwater simply flew down through the sand over hundreds of years and collected in the big, rocky holding tanks. By making use of the sun’s power, scientists in the Sahara have made experiments in which they got huge amount of electricity. This electricity was then used to operate drilling machines and pumps to pull the rainwater from the underground tanks. By drilling the hole one mile deep into the floor ofthe desert, one machine was able to recover more than 80 gallons of ice—cold water each second, or 288,000 gallons per hour.Scientists have had some success turning this wasteland into useful farmland. Today the desert is dotted with huge wheat fields watered by a system of pipes that carry water from the underground tanks. Farmers have also learnt that plants grow better if seeds are planted next to stones. Studies show that stones provide protection from the sun, allowing seeds to grow in a shady and cool environment. In addition to that, greenhouses have been built to protect plants from the sunshine so that less water is needed. Another idea is to grow plants that can live on a diet of salt water, since the ocean is so near to the desert.1. What will probably happen if the local people continue their customs and traditions?A. The desert will continue to be enlarged.B. Tourists will begin traveling to North Africa.C. More oases will begin to appear across the desert.D. The number of healthy animals will become larger.2. Which of the flowing statements is a fact presented in the passage?A. The desert is rich in beautiful color and scenery.B. Camels can go for days without drinking any water.C. The Sahara will one day become a beautiful garden.D. Large river systems once supported many communities.3. The author of the passage provides evidences (证据)that scientists are .A. pleased by the progress but do not have the money to continueB. discouraged by the poor results of their experimentsC. hopeful about the chances of life coming back to the desertD. troubled by the lack of water found underground4. Which of the following is the best summary of this passage?A. Drilling machines help to water the desert floor and make plants and animals alive. B．Scientists have been able to turn this large wasteland into a successful farming community.C. So much soil has become sand that the desert will never be able to support life as it once did.D. The desert no longer supports plenty of life, but researchers hope to change it with new scientific techniques.1、答案解析：答案为A。

2020高考英语阅读理解一轮自选训练及参考答案【2020高考训练题】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

I knew a man, a very tall, gentle man, for several years before I found out that he visited prisoners in our local prison, week in and week out for decades. He would write letters for them, carry messages, fetch clothing or books. But mainly he just offered himself. He did not lecture to them, didn’t pick and choose between those he liked and disliked and didn’t look for any return on his kindness. All that mattered was that they were in trouble.Why did he spend time with prisoners when he could have been playing golf or watching TV? “I go in case everyone else has given up on them,” he told me once. “I’ll never give up.”Never giving up is a quality we honor in athletes, in soldiers, in survivors of disasters, in patients recovering from severe injuries. If you struggle bravely against strong opponents（对手）, you are likely to end up on the evening news. But in less flashy, less newsworthy forms, devotion to a task, or a person, or an occupation shows up in countless lives all around us.It shows up in parents who will not quit loving their daughter even after she dyes her hair purple, tattoos （纹身）her belly and runs off with a rock band. It shows ill couples who choose to mend their marriages instead of ending it. It shows up in volunteers at the hospital or library, it shows up in unsung people everywhere who do their job well, not because the boss is watching or because they are paid large amounts of money but because they know their work matters.1. Why did the man visit the prisoners every week _______.A. That’s his jobs.B. He wanted to teach them a lesson.C. He was a postman.D. He wanted to show care and offer help.2. From the third paragraph, we can infer that when never giving up is mentioned, people are likelyto relate it to ________.A. unknown peopleB. people facing challengesC. the divorced couplesD. the hospital volunteers3. What quality does the author value most according to the text?A. The courage to fight against strong opponents.B. The kindness of your friends and family members.C. The faithfulness of unsung people around us.D. The strong will of the survivors of disasters.4. The author mentions the story of the gentleman in order to ________.A. introduce the themeB. state a factC. criticize the prisonersD. cover a story本文通过讲述一位绅士每周去探望囚犯的故事引入话题谈及永不言弃的精神时，人们更可能联想到面对挑战的人们，比如文中所列举的运动员、士兵、灾难中的幸存者等等。

Unit 1 Festivals around the world阅读理解组块专练——练速度(限时：30分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2019·杭州模拟)Experts believe that the best time to teach kids language skills is when they are babies.Most time the task is easily acplished with parents reading or talking to their babies.However, in some cases that is not possible due to busy work schedules or when kids are born deaf.Now, an adorable blue­eyed robot, a human avatar, and some high­tech neuroscience may be able to assist parents with this important developmental task.The Robo t AVatar thermal­Enhanced system, or RAVE, is the brainchild of a team of researchers led by Laura­Ann Petitto, an educational neuroscientist, at Washington, D．C.'s Gallaudet University.The learning process begins when the robot's camera,which is focused on the baby's face, detects tiny changes in his/her body temperature.This, bined with the baby's facial expression, causes the robot to turn its head and guide the baby's attention to a puter screen, on which a human avatar starts to municate with the baby, much like a parent would.For example, if the baby points towards the screen, the avatar might respond, “Are you pointing to me？” and follow that up with a nursery rhyme, fairy tale, or some essential social munication, all in American Sign Language (ASL)．The “conversation” continues until the kid loses interest.The researchers, who have been testing the system for three years, found that babies as young as 6 to 8 months old began to move their hands in a rhythm similar to ASL after interacting with RAVE for just a few minutes.Petitto says natural language, whether municated through speech or sign, activates the same parts of the brain and believes the rhythmic motions prove the babies are learning the essential elements of munication.What sets this technique apart from other methods, such as showing educational videos or television shows, is its interactive nature and real­time response to the baby's actions.The researchers say that while it is too early to determine the system's long­term influence on b aby munication, the initial response has been very encouraging.Next, they plan to introduce an avatar that can both sign and speak tobabies.A．Improve babies' health condition.B．Take good care of babies.C．Develop babies' language skills.D．Keep babies pany.解析：选C 细节理解题。

Unit 1 Friendship第一节阅读理解ANine months ago, I was packing my daughter's backpack with new school supplies, wondering how I was going to send her off to kindergarten. I stood on the playground, tears pouring down my face because I wasn't ready for this first day of kindergarten — but she was ready. Today I will be standing on the playground, once again with tears, because this precious time went by too quickly. This week I realized that I never told you “thank you”. I don't know how to express a mother's thanks in the way a teacher deserves.We first met you at the open house the week before school started and I immediately knew you would be the type of teacher we would appreciate forever. While the students lined up for the day, you touched each one on the shoulder as you greeted them. If a student was having a tough morning, you quietly held his hand and walked him into the school.I got to know you as I volunteered in the lunch room. You made sure your students were all ready for lunch before you went on your own lunch break. You kept track of their big things and small things, because as a veteran kindergarten teacher, you know that the small things are the big things. I loved the way you made each student feel special. You helped them fall in love with school, which is so important at the start.To all of the teachers in the world who are like you, I wish you knew how grateful parents are for you. We adore you, respect you, and appreciate you. We don't tell you enough — we probably don't tell you ever. I wish we could take you with us to the next 12 grades.体裁：记叙文题材：家校关系主题：感激师恩【语篇解读】本文主要描述了一位幼儿妈妈表达对幼儿园老师的感激。

2019版高考英语阅读理解一轮练题（1）李仕才ADear Parents:I’m delighted that you are considering the British International School for your children’s education. Our school offers first class international education delivered by experienced, highly qualified and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by: The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of the children.An acknowledge that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family.1.What do you think the author is?A.A school principalB. An exchange student.C. An assistant professorD. An experienced lecturer.2.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students’ skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.3.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. MannersB. Self-disciplineC. Qualities.D. Independence.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere. 【文章大意】这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息。

Unit 1Hope and Love 一、单词——在语境中默写，在联想中积累谜；难题→puzzledsimple adj.简单comprehending n．理解that there(connect)4.I think that he simply asked me a simple question just now.(simple)5.Theregirlpuzzled her.(puzzle)1.“静”之不同表达①still静止的②quiet 安静的③calm 镇静的④cool 冷静的⑤silent 沉默的2.后缀-ness名词集锦①darkness黑暗②loneliness孤独，寂寞③sickness/illness 疾病④kindness 善良⑤sadness 悲伤⑥happiness 快乐3.不一样的“心情”①disappointing adj.令人失望的→disappointed adj.失望的②frightening adj.令人害怕的→frightenedadj.感到害怕的③terrifying adj.令人恐惧的→terrified adj.感到恐惧的④embarrassing adj.令人尴尬的→embarrassed adj.尴尬的⑤touching adj.触动人心的→touched adj.感动的⑥astonishing adj.令人惊讶的→astonishedadj.感到惊讶的二、短语——在应用中记牢，在归纳中记多用无法知道1.If you persevere with work, youyour business in the end.2.They try their best to back_up the educationalcause.3.You will be set_free soon ifin the prison.1.“立刻”短语小结①in a flash立刻；一瞬间②in an instant 马上，立刻③right now 立刻④at once 立刻⑤right away 立刻2.“支持”与“反对”词汇集释①back up支持②favour n. 赞成③support v t.支持④approve v. 赞同⑤in favour of 支持⑥oppose v t.反对⑦object (to)v i.反对⑧disapprove v. 反对⑨be opposed to 反对⑩be against 反对三、句式——在解读中学懂，在仿写中学通形容词(短语)作状语。

题型组合训练一（A）阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

A(2018课标全国Ⅰ)Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration:3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability—and the cherry blossoms—disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration:3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线)make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration:3 hours(7 miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts andhistory. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.1.Which tour do you need to book in advance?A.Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B.Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.D.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A.Meet famous people.B.Go to a national park.C.Visit well-known museums.D.Enjoy interesting stories.3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A.City maps.B.Cameras.C.Meals.D.Safety lights.答案[语篇解读]本文的题材为旅游类。

2020高考英语阅读理解一轮练习（一）及参考答案【由福建省三明市2020高考模拟题改编】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。

With the tears streaming down her face，she put her two hands to her lips，and kissed them to Him; then clasped(紧握着)them on her breast，as if she laid his ruined head there．“You are not the gaoler’s(监狱长)daughter ?”She sighed“No. ”“Who are you ?”Not yet trusting the tones of her voice，she sat down on the bench beside him．He drew backbut she laid her hand upon his arm．A strange thrill struck him when she did so, and visibly passed over his frame; he laid the knife down softly，as he sat staring at her．Her golden hair，which she wore in long curls，had been hurriedly pushed aside，and fell down over her neck．Advancing his hand by little and little，he took it up and looked at it．In the middle of the action he went astray，and，with another deep sigh，fell to work at his shoemaking．But lot for long．Releasing his arm，she laid her hand upon his shoulder．After lookingdoubtfully at it，two or three times，as if to be sure that it was really there，he laid down his work，put his hand to his neck，and took off a blackened string with a scrap of folded rag attached to it．He opened this，carefully，on his knee，and it contained a very little quantity of hair：not more than one or two long golden hairs，which he had，in some old day，wound on upon his finger．He took her hair into his hand again，and looked closely at it．“It is the same．How can it be! When was it! How was it!”As the concentrating expression returned to his forehead，he seemed to become conscious thatit was in hers too．He turned her full to the light，and looked at her．“She had laid her head upon my shoulder，that night when I was summoned(传唤)out—shehad a fear of my going，though I had none—and when I was brought to the North Tower they found these upon my sleeve．‘You will leave me them? They can never help me to escape in the body，though they may in the spirit．’Those were the words I said．I remember them very well. ”He formed this speech with his lips many times before he could utter it．But when he did findspoken words for it，they came to him coherently(连贯地)，though slowly．“How was this?一Was it you? ”1．The underlined word“it” in the passage refers to“”.A．her hair B．her hand C．his arm D．his shoulder2．The passage is most probably taken from .A．a chant B．a drama C．a novel D．an essay3．From the passage，we can infer that .A．the lady was the gaoler’s friend B．the man lived a peaceful lifeC．they hadn’t seen each other for years D．they made a happy conversation4．The old man took the lady’s hair into his hand again because .A．the hair reminded him of his daughterB．he found the hair of high qualityC．the lady had almost the same hair as he didD．the lady’s hair worried him so much5．The writer attracts the readers by .A．describing the changes of the relationshipB．giving a vivid description of detailsC．using funny and humorous languageD．presenting unpredictable consequence【参考答案】1—5、BCCAB阅读理解。