高考英语二月阅读理解精选(10)

2021年天津市高考英语试卷（第二次）一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.-I was trying to place an order on your website,but I failed.-________ .I can take your order over the phone.（）A. That's fineB. No wayC. My pleasureD. Of course2.I wanted to make dumplings but found I had ______ flour,so I went out to buy some.（）A. made up forB. run out ofC. kept away fromD. got down to3.Feeling fearful is healthy ________ it helps you slow down and evaluate risks properly.（）A. becauseB. untilC. beforeD. although4.Mark is a genius.By the time he graduated,he ________ jobs by a dozen computercompanies.（）A. has offeredB. has been offeredC. had offeredD. had been offered5.The police searched the area for several days.________，they found the piece of evidencethey were looking for.（）A. GenerallyB. OriginallyC. EventuallyD. Unfortunately6.It's a good idea to choose a（n）______ destination in case your first-choice tourist spotis not available.（）A. annualB. exactC. alternativeD. pleasant7.In the spring,a season ________ we are learning new rhythms of life,many of us findcomfort in the natural world.（）A. whenB. whereC. whatD. which8.Nowadays many people travel across China ________ high-speed trains.（）A. on behalf ofB. by means ofC. at cost ofD. in terms of9.In the lab,keeping things clean and organized can help provide a safer ________.（）A. systemB. methodC. investmentD. environment10.Good evening,everybody.Professor King ________ his lecture in a moment,but let meintroduce him first.（）A. deliveredB. will be deliveringC. was deliveringD. has been delivering11.It seemed that I had become ______ my parents had wanted me to be.（）A. whenB. whereC. whatD. whether12.-- I told you!I really am ranked the lowest.Number.25 out of 25 players.-- ______ You've got nowhere to go but up.（）A. Tell me a hit more.B. I'm not so sure about that.C. Look on the bright side!D. That is absolute nonsense!13.Although a few have come and gone,the restaurant's regular customers have________ thesame for nearly 40 years.（）A. stayedB. turnedC. grownD. got14.Mary became a baker at age 14，because her grandfather paid the local baker ________her all the skills.（）A. to have taughtB. to teachC. teachingD. having taught15.---I honestly don't think I'm going to be admitted.---Well,you never know!You________ a better impression than you think.（）A. may have madeB. should have madeC. couldn't have madeD. needn't have made二、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共50.0分）AWhen starting college,most students enjoy a week's stay on campus before classes actually begin.What should you do with that time？Below are several tips to ease（使熟悉）yourself into college life.Participating in Campus Welcome ActivitiesMost universities host welcome events before the academic year officially begins,including freshmen orientations （迎新会），campus picnics,and entertainments like concerts. Participating in such events is a great way to learn about school facilities and understand campus culture：What do students do for fun？What are their favorite classes？What is thehistory of your university It can help you observe campus life outside the classroom. Exploring CampusGetting to know where essential campus resources are-such as the student advising center,psychological services,and the tutoring center-will make your first few weeks on campus a lot easier,because you won't have to look for them while still getting used to your classes.Take some time to check out the buildings where your classes will be held.This will prevent you from getting lost in the first few days of classes,and familiarize you with how long it takes to get from place to place.If you're worried about taking classes one after another in different buildings,a quick test run won't hurt.That way,you will avoid potential time delays in getting to your classes.Starting a RoutineBefore getting too excited about all of the fun things you will be able to do during the week,remember that you do have a pretty big schedule change coming up.Starting classes means being in different places at different times,so it's a great idea to start getting used to that routine right this week.What helps you most is to schedule your sleep.Following the planned time will ensure you have enough sleep to get to those early classes and stay wide awake.If you have other daily routines,such as exercising or talking on the phone with family,work those into your day-to-day life before classes start so that you get a better idea of how they fit in with your schedule.16.By participating in campus welcome activities,freshmen can ______ .A. learn about campus cultureB. get their course scheduleC. have a physical examinationD. take an entrance test17.Why are freshmen advised to have a quick test run between buildings？______A. To see how many facilities they can use.B. To avoid being late for future classes.C. To help those getting lost on campus.D. To practice running on their way to class.18.When is it best for freshmen to start getting used to the new routine？______A. On the first day of their classes.B. Before the orientation week.C. After their first-day classes.D. During the orientation week.19.What does the author suggest freshmen do to stay focused in class？______A. Take physical exercise before class.B. Leave their phones powered off.C. Take early classes every day.D. Keep to the sleep schedule.20.What is the author's purpose in writing this passage______A. To offer some tips on making an easier start at college.B. To remind freshmen about the first day of school.C. To help freshmen organize campus activities.D. To share his college experience with the reader.BWhen people ask me how I started writing,I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language.Having said that,I did not know for a long time what I was looking for.It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing.With some encouragement from my colleagues,I had one of my poems published.This bit of success,however,was the point where my problem began.Back in 1978，I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning,teaching freshman composition.Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons.I composed my lectures on the way,and that was all the thinking time I had.When I returned home,there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.As a way out,I decided to get up two hours before my usual time.My alarm was set for 5：00 A.M.The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach.The second day I set two clocks,one on my night table,and one out in the hallway.I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken.This was when my morning writing began.Since that first morning in 1978，I have been following the habit to this day,not making or accepting many excuses for not writing.I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published.When I decided to write a novel,I divided my two hours：the first for poetry,the second for fiction.Well or badly,I wrote at least two pages a day.This is how my novel,The Line of the Sun.was finished.If I had waited to have the time,I would still be waiting to write my novel.What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control.For many people,the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision：taking the time to create,stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.21.What motivated the author to start her writing career？______A. Her strong wish to share.B. Her keen interest in writing.C. Her urgent need to make a living.D. Her passionate desire for fame.22.What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing______A. She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.B. She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.C. She had to take time to discipline her daughter.D. She was unsure about her writing skills.23.Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway？______A. In case the clock in her room broke down.B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.C. To force herself out of bed.D. To wake up her family.24.How did the author manage to finish her novel______A. By sticking to writing every morning.B. By writing when her mind was most active.C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels.D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.25.What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career？______A. It is never too late to change your job.B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action.D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.CIn the fictional worlds of film and TV，artificial intelligence（AI）has been described as so advanced that it is indistinguishable from humans.But what if we're actually getting closer to a world where AI is capable of thinking and feelingTech company UneeQ is heading for its "digital humans"，which appear life like on the screen not only in terms of language,but also because of facial movements：raised eyebrows,a smile,even a nod.They look close to a human,but not quite.What lies beneath UneeQ's digital humans？Their 3 D faces are modeled on actual human features.Speech recognition enables them to understand what a person is saying,and natural language processing is used to work out a response.Meanwhile,another AI company,Soul Machines,is taking a more biological approach,with a "digital brain"，that imitates aspects of the human brain to adjust the emotions "felt" and "expressed" by its "digital people". Shiwali Mohan,an AI scientist at the Palo Research Center,is skeptical of these digital beings. "They're humanlike in their looks and the way they sound,but that in itself is not being human," she says. "Human qualities also involve how you think,how you approach problems,and how you break them down；and that takes a lot of algorithmic （算法）design.Designing for human-level intelligence is a different attempt than designing images that behave like humans." She then continues,"If something looks like a human,we have high expectations of them,but they might behave differently in ways that humans just instinctively （直觉地）know how other humans react."Yet the demand is there,with UneeQ seeing high adoption of its digital employees across the financial,health care,and commercial sectors （行业）. "Unless these sectors make their business models much more efficient digitally,they might be left behind," says Chetan Dube,UneeQ's CEO.Some other companies are taking their digital beings a step further,enabling organizations and individuals to create digital humans themselves using free-access platforms they provide. "The biggest motivation for such platforms is to popularize AI，" Dube says.Mohan is cautious about this approach,yet she supports the purpose behind these digital beings and is optimistic about where they are headed. "As we develop more advanced AI technology,we would then have to use new ways of communicating with that technology," she says. "Hopefully,all of that is designed to support humans in their goals."26.According to Para.2，in what respect（s）do UneeQ's "digital humans" resemble humanbeings______A. In the way they move around.B. In the way they act and react.C. In observation and analysis.D. In speech and facial expressions.27.Soul Machines' digital brain is a technological breakthrough because it ______ .A. learns to make proper emotional responsesB. tends to imitate human beings' tone vividlyC. recognizes the speech sounds it receivesD. processes the natural language it hears28.In Mohan's opinion,what human quality is lacking in digital beings______A. Calculating brain.B. Language skills.C. Instinctive judgements.D. Problem-solving ability.29.What makes many sectors employ digital humans？______A. The fear of falling behind in efficiency.B. The urgency to promote e-commerce.C. The wish to spread digital technology.D. The need to upgrade the health care system.30.What does Mohan think of the future of digital beings？______A. It's well planned.B. It is promising.C. It is uncertain.D. It's quite hopeless.DArt is everywhere.Any public space has been carefully designed by an artistic mind to be both functional and beautiful.Why,then,is art still so widely considered to be "the easy subject" at school,insignificant to wider society,a waste of time and effortArt can connect culture with commercial products in a way that not many other things can；art generates money and holds significant emotional and cultural value within communities.When people attend a concert,they are paying for music,sure,maybe even hotel rooms,meals,and transport,but they also gain an incredible experience,a unique atmosphere and a memory that will go through the rest of their lives.People don't just want material things anymore,they want to experience life一the arts are a perfect crossover（交迭）between culture and commerce. Furthermore,the arts can bring communities together,reducing loneliness and making people feel safer.Social bonds are created among individuals when they share their arts experiences through reflection and discussion,and their expression of common values through artworks in honour of events significant to a nation's experience.The arts clearly have a pretty positive impact on physical and psychological health.It is found that people who frequent cultural places or participate in artistic events are more likely to gain good health compared to those who do not；more engagement with the arts is linked to a higher level of people's wellbeing.The Royal Society of Public Health discovered that music and art,when used in hospitals,help to improve the conditions of patients by reducing stress,anxiety and blood pressure.Children who are involved with the arts make greater achievements in their education：those engaged with drama have greater literary ability while others taking part in musical practice exhibit greater skills in math and languages.Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future.Participating in the arts is essential for child development；encouraging children to express themselves in constructive ways could help to form healthy emotional responses in later life.Vital to human life,art is celebrated and used by nations across the world for various purposes.Life without art would be boring and dead still,for art is a part of what makes us human.31.Art products differ from most other commercial products because ______ .A. most people purchase them for collectionB. they are more expensive and less accessibleC. they have both commercial and cultural valuesD. their prices may climb up as time passes32.By sharing their arts experiences,community members can ______ .A. keep the community safe from illnessesB. develop a stronger tie between themC. learn to appreciate their own works of artD. offer honourable solutions to their problems33.What can we learn about people who are involved in artistic activities？______A. They enjoy better living conditions.B. They like to compare themselves with others.C. They are particularly good at both music and art.D. They tend to be healthier physically and mentally.34.How does kids' engagement with the arts benefit them？______A. It promotes their academic performance and emotional growth.B. It gives them more confidence in exhibiting their learning skills.C. It inspires their creativity in designing their future career.D. It helps to make responsible people out of them.35.What is the best title for this passage？______A. How Art Cures Our HeartsB. Art：A Blessing to HumankindC. How Art Benefits CommunitiesD. Art：A Bridge Between Cultures三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）My brother and I are exactly one year apart.We look like twins,but we are completely (36) .By the time we got to middle school it was clear that my older brother(37) meditation （冥想），while I was a born(38)who preferred the theatrical,even when off stage.I took his relative silence to be offensive.We simply didn't(39).I didn't(40)having a tense relationship with my brother because I was involved at school.(41)，I threw myself into the world of musicals.I practised singing in the bedroom every day to remain at my best and be(42)for roles；my brother would meditate on a window seat.He might feel high school was already hard enough(43)my noisy singing.So space to practise became a （n）(44)between us because we shared a room.At the start of the semester,I practised "Circle of Life" for a musical.This was the first timeI(45)to learn a song,because my voice cracked（破音）as I switched to a head voice.I was annoyed in that period and(46)practising,declaring I had reached the ceiling of my singing career.For the first time in years my brother(47)quiet when I got home.After two days of this,my brother asked me to(48)him in meditation.Feeling my anger at my inability to manage this song(49)，I accepted.My brother said, "When your mind floats away,you simply come back.Don't blame yourself" I got the message,and it soon became my new(50).I kept trying at the song,no longer getting(51)at myself.And just in time for the trial performance,I was able to(52)power in my singing despite the switch to a head voice.It was important for me to learn that you don't have to always get everything(53)the first time and that good things come with continual(54).I now understand why my brother favours the(55). 36. A. mature B. different C. content D. normal37. A. disliked B. preferred C. replaced D. abandoned38. A. writer B. leader C. painter D. performer39. A. get along B. drop by C. show off D. check in40. A. try B. mind C. enjoy D. delay41. A. In particular B. In vain C. In return D. In theory42. A. humorous B. ordinary C. competitive D. grateful43. A. above B. below C. near D. without44. A. issue B. contrast C. agreement D. balance45. A. struggled B. expected C. promised D. decided46. A. began B. allowed C. stopped D. continued47. A. hated B. experienced C. accepted D. wanted48. A. help B. invite C. join D. admire49. A. gracefully B. suddenly C. fiercely D. cautiously50. A. limit B. sentence C. mistake D. philosophy51. A. rude B. angry C. surprised D. excited52. A. lose B. share C. reduce D. maintain53. A. wrong B. right C. back D. down54. A. luck B. absence C. effort D. fear55. A. fight B. noise C. quiet D. safety四、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）56.Most of us associate learning with younger people-kids in school and college or recentgraduates early in their careers.But at Udemy,an open university offering onlinecourses,Artist Anneke Camstra is engaged in the pursuit of lifelong learning and displays her potential for teaching.She loves the experience of gaining new knowledge and also loves sharing it with others. "I'm retired,but an artist never retires," Anneke said. "The last few years on the internet have been a great joy for me.I've taken so many Udemycourses,and it's such a great feeling to get my brain working again.I find just as much satisfaction in teaching animation（动画制作）too."She reaches countless people with her online courses and exposes them to what they can accomplish on their own using animation software,such as GoAnimate and PowToon.Her motivation for teaching on Udemy is "to get the tools to the people.""You can go such along way to make things that look professional but still have your own voice," sheexplained.Most of Anneke's students start out thinking they're not creative and can't draw.Anneke understands how fear can get in the way of so many things people dream of doing.With her five-day challenge courses,she helps them get over the fear.Anneke loves the impact she has on her students.What makes her more proud of them is that they have gone from their first animation to creating their own works.She encourages people of all ages,especially older people,to their curiosity forlife.Grandparents,for example,can learn to use GoAnimate and make animations together with their grandkids."I'm an older woman,teaching and having fun learning again," Anneke said,and she wants others later in their lives to catch up with her on this journey.(1) What does Anneke enjoy doing after her retirement？（no more than 10 words）______(2) According to Para.2，what does Anneke expect her students to do with animationsoftware？（no more than 10 words）______(3) What is the main idea of Para.3（no more than 15 words）______(4) Please explain the meaning of the underlined word in Para.4.（1 word）______(5) What do you suggest old people learn to do Please give your reason（s）.（no more than 20 words）______五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）57.假如你是晨光中学的李津。

2013高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（10）及答案维A1 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)难度系数：★★★★One of London 2012's promises to the local community is to be mindful of the effects of construction on the environment and on the people living around the Olympic Park.Before we start working on the Olympic Park site，we produced a report called the Environment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.The Environment Statement mainly focused on the following aspects: the likely significant effects of the Olympic Park project on the environment and the measures necessary to manage its effects.The report took issues such as air quality，noise，ecology，water quality，flooding and transport into consideration.As part of the report，we also began to carry out several surveys to understand fully the existing environmental conditions on the site.These included surveys of plants and animals，noise，water and air quality.We have recorded noise and dust levels around the Olympic Park and will publish our results on the website.We are taking measures to help manage and control dust and noise levels across the site.We are protecting the waterways which run around and through the Park from the effects of construction.For example，we are storing chemi cals and oils off­site so that they do not pollute the waterways.We have relocated a number of wild birds and other animals to new habitats so they will not be affected by the construction.They will be brought back to the area after the construction ends.We have also produced a Code of Construction Practices which contractors must follow for any construction activity in the Park.It includes information about working hours and how to manage the effects of construction like noise and dust.Note：contractor n．承包商长短句分析：Before we start working on the Olympic Park site，we produced a report called the Environment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.句法点睛：before引导的是时间状语从句，we produced a report called the Environment Statement为主句，which引导的是定语从句，修饰report。

2013高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（9）及答案维C 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★When I was 17，I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it were your last，someday you'll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me，and since then，for the past 33 years，I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself，“If today were the last day of my life，would I want to do what I am about to do today？”Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer.The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable，and that I would live no longer than three to six months.My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order，which is doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.I lived with that diagnosis all day.I was completely in ter that evening I had another biopsy and my wife told me that tumor turned out to be curable with surgery.I had the surgery and I'm fine now.This was the closest I've been to facing death.To tell the truth，no one wants to die.And yet death is the destination we all share.No one has ever escaped it.It clears out the old to make room for the new.Right now the new is you，but someday not too long from now，you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.Your time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life.Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking.Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.And most important，have the courage to follow your heart.It somehow already knows what you truly want to become.Everything else is secondary.Notes：①biopsy n．活组织检查②tumor n．肿瘤【语篇解读】这是苹果公司CEO乔布斯在斯坦福大学毕业典礼上演讲的节选部分。

高考英语时事热点话题阅读热点10 体育运动精神与公民健康一、阅读理解1In the US, many people prefer sports and sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a “religion”. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home, sticking to their TV sets, never missing a game. Many a wife become s a “sports widow” during her husband’s favorite season. Americans’ devotion to sports has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million dollar salaries. Some even make big money by appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and almost everything.Sports are an important part of American culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. Many students try out for the school teams. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community. Many people also enjoy noncompetitive activities, like hiking, cycling, horseback riding, camping or hunting.Many sports were imported from other countries. Europeans brought tennis, golf, bowling and boxing to America. Football and baseball came from other Old World games. Only basketball has a truly American origin. Americans export sports fever as well. Satellites broadcast games to sports fans around the globe. NBA is a good example. The names of American superstars like basketball great Michael Jordan have become household words all over the world.1. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow” in the US probably because ________.A. they are serious in religionB. their husbands stick to sportsC. they are devoted to sportsD. their husbands are missing2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The US sports stars can earn a large sum of money via the media.B. American people like to exchange different sports from each other.C. Lots of American people take part in noncompetitive activities.D. American students go in for various sports and athletic events.3. We can infer from the passage that ________.A. most Americans like competitionB. all the Americans are sports fansC. sports culture influences the worldD. America has invented many sports4. The writer mainly intends to tell us that ________.A. how important sports are in AmericaB. where sports can help to make moneyC. why sports are so popular in AmericaD. what affect American’s everyday life2An extreme sport is a popular term for certain activities regarded as having a high level of danger. These activities often involve sped, height, and a high level of physical effort. In the past, young athletes would play baseball. Today，they want risk and excitement--the closer to the edge, the better. They snowboard over cliffs and mountains, or bike down steep mountains.Extreme sports started as an alternative to more expe nsive sports such as golf. A city kid who couldn’t afford expensive sports equipment could get a skateboard and have fun, but now it has become a whole new area of sports, with specialized equipment and high levels of skill. There is even an Olympics for extreme sports, called the winter X-game, which includes snow. Mountain biking and ice climbing.What makes extreme sports so popular? People love the risk. City people want to be outdoors on the weekend and do something challenging. The new equipment is so much better that people can take more risks without getting hu rt. Sure there's a risk. Once you go mountain biking or snowboarding, it’s impossible to go back to bike riding or skiing. It's just too boring.Now even the older crowd is staring to join in. Every weekend, groups of friends in their early30s get together. On weekdays they work as computer programmers in the same office. On weekends they rent mountains together.Extreme sports are certainly no for everyone. Most people still prefer to play basketball or watch sports on TV. But it has been a fact that, extreme sports are gaining in popularity.Nowadays more and more young athletes are taking part in the risky activities.5. All the following sports are X-sports EXCEPTA. ice climbingB. snow boardingC. SkiingD. mountain-biking6. Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of extreme sport?A. Risky.B. Challenging.C. Exciting.D. Unskilled.7. The underlined word “alternative”in Paragraph 2 more probably means“_A. replacementB. activityC. equipmentD. competition8. Extreme sports have become so popular becauseA. people can get better equipment to make sure they will not get hurtB. people are not interested in the traditional sports any moreC. people want to do something risky after doing the same thing on weekdaysD. extreme sports are easy to learn and less expensive.9. From the passage, we can learn thatA. all young people like extreme sportsB. playing basketball is still a popular gameC. people prefer extreme sports to traditional sportsD. bike riding and skiing are boring sports.3A number of studies show that sports and other physical activities can contribute to the development of self-esteem (a feeling of pride in oneself). For example, Canadian scientists found that sixth-grade students who were more physically active had considerably higher levels of self-esteem. A study in Switzerland found that teenagers who took part in sports clubs were healthier, including being better socially adjusted, feeling less anxious, and generally being happier about their lives. Similar findings were reported in a study of Latino students, where participation in school sport was found to be greatly associated with self-esteem.There seems little doubt that part of the potency (潜能) of sports lies in their social setting. There are a lot of facts showing the importance of social connectedness (关联性) for healthy child and teenager development, and sports offer a popular and engaging setting for social interactions. Involvement in team sports has been positivelyassociated with social acceptance and a sense of belonging, especially where such involvement is characterized by positive coaching, progressive skill development, and peer support.But, the social setting of sports can exclude as well as include. There is now evidence that boy s’ and girls’ experiences of sports can be very different, and this can affect the contribution they can make to the self-esteem of players. Peer acceptance seems to be an important factor in determining the relationship between sport participation and self-esteem, and girls can be particularly sensitive to negative judgments. And studies have found that many ‘girly’ boys and girls benefit most from non-competitive physical activities.So, a note of caution ought to be sounded in case sports are considered to be a cure. Much of the literature on the most positive psychological (心理的) outcomes associated with childhood and youth sports stress the absolute importance of positive experiences. It will surprise no one that bullying, excluding or abuse experiences will harm, rather than support the development of self-esteem, and well-being in general. Sadly, it will also not be a shock to l earn that many children’s introductions to sports are far from improving the quality of life.The great developmental psychologist Jean Piaget argued that the foundations of self-esteem were laid between the ages of about 6 and 11 years of age. Importantly, this is also the time when children are most likely to be introduced to sports. We should know the importance of positive early sporting experiences for the development of both self-esteem and on-going participation in sports and other physical activities. Teachers, coaches, and parents have a responsibility to ensure that these experiences ‘catch’ as many children as possible, and for this to happen they need to remember ‘the principles of child development’: Children are not mini-adults.Problems arise when adults forget these principles, and kid themselves into thinking that they are coaching future Olympians or Super stars. Unluckily, evidence suggests that talented children are most likely to stand out when they are given time to develop, to play, and to remain children.Children are not miniature adults, and their enjoyment of sports (and their self-esteem) can suffer when adults forget this!10. Studies in Switzerland and Latino showed teenagers who often join in sports _____.A. build self-esteem earlierB. have more good experiencesC. are more sensitive to judgmentsD. are healthier both physically and mentally11. In general, the author’s attitude toward the influence of sports on teenagers i s _____.A. positiveB. criticalC. uncertainD. tolerant12. According to the author, when children take part in sports, they _____.A. will be happier about their livesB. are more likely to be attracted by competitive sportsC. should be treated by coaches and parents as super starsD. will build self-esteem if given positive comment and support13. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Children Should Take Part in SportsB. Sports Offer You a Better Teenage LifeC. Sports Experience and Building Self-EsteemD. People Should Treat Teenagers Like Miniature Adults4The latest sports craze is not even a sport. According to a recent article, “e-sports” are attracting a large number of audience.In e-sports, players and teams compete in popular video computer games such as Dota 2 and Ovenvatch. Fans fill arenas to watch the action live on huge television screens.The games have gone way past kids playing against each other while sitting on a sofa at home. The International, a major competition for players of Dota 2, awarded $24 million in prizes, with the winner taking home almost $11 million. A recent e-sports competition attracted more than 80,000 fans to the Olympic Stadium in Beijing, China.I have to admit that I am not a big fan of computer games. I know that some games can be educational, but I think too many kids spend too much time sitting in front of a screen shooting space aliens. I think it would be better if kids spent more time reading or playing real sports such as basketball, baseball and soccer.A nd please don’t tell me that competitive gaming is real sport because it requires hand-eye coordination. According to my American Heritage Dictionary, a sport is “an activity involving physical exertion and skill.” I don’t th ink anyone works up much of a sweat playing video games.Too often, regular sports send kids a kind of message. Competition starts early, when lots of kids are not ready for the ups and downs of games. Tryouts and travel teams come next, giving too many kids the message they are“not good” at sports. So lots of kids quit sports and start playing more video games.Maybe everyone in youth sports, including coaches, parents and kids, should think more about the advantages of real sports.14. What are “e-sports” according to the text?A. Sports events on television screens.B. Video computer game competitions.C. The latest sports in the Olympic Games.D. Easy sports games for kids.15. What might the author think of “e-sports”?A. They are not instructive.B. They should be banned in school.C. They need too much time and money.D. They have some negative influence on children.16. What does the underlined word “exertion” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Growth.B. Fitness.C. Effort.D. Energy.17. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce a new kind of sport.B. To introduce a competition held in Beijing.C. To explain the importance of playing sports.D. To call on people to pay more attention to traditional sports.5As the parent of two teenag ers who have played multiple sports over the years, I’ve seen the good, the bad, the ugly and the absolutely cruel.However, when I think about the value of sports and why my kids continue to play sports teach kids lessons to become successful adults. Through sports, kids learn how to work in teams, have to take risks, how to challenge themselves to be better, and how to behave when they lose—and when they win.Whether kids play soccer, baseball, football, or cheer, they learn they are part of a team where one person depends on another. When my son plays baseball, he’s not the only one who needs to play well; he depends on hisdefense to make the plays in the field. When my daughter plays tennis, she depends on her partner to cut off the ball at the net and win the point, and the tennis team depends on each person in order to win the overall match. Sports also teach children to trust and respect the decisions of someone who understands how the entire team needs to work in order to succeed.Sadly, though, yout h sports have suffered from the “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” attitude. They have become too much of a refection of professional sports. Winning is a happy result, but the lessons from losing are even more important. When my daughter loses tennis match, her coach reminds her that you learn more from losing than from winning. Losing makes you focus on improving your skills and your strategy. We’re going to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.I believe that participating in youth sports is much more than building a sound body winning a scholarship to college. Sports are the best way to shape and build more self-motivated and happier children and help them become more self-motivated and happier adults.18. Wha t is the author’s attitud e to youth sports?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.19. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. What sports the author’s kids take.B. What the author’s kids do in sports.C. How sports benefit the authors kids.D. How the author’s ki ds continue to play sports.20. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Teenagers don’t have to win every time.B. Winning is the only goal for teen players.C. Teenagers should work together to succeed.D. Winning is not the most important in sports.21. What is the best title for the text?A. Youth Sports Build Better AdultsB. Teenagers Suffer from Youth SportsC. Losing Brings More than Winning DoesD. Teenagers Perform Better than Adults in Sports6A Chinese team claimed victory at an international e-sports（电子竞技）championship held in Paris on Sunday.Royal Never Give Up beat South Korean team Dragon X 3-1 to lift the crown at the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2018. It marked the first time in 1,106 days that a South Korean team had been defeated by a team from elsewhere at a major international League of Legends tournament（锦标赛）.League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena video game that was launched in 2009 and rapidly builta following among members of the competitive gaming community. The tournament in Paris featured teams from13 countries and regions competing for cash and a place in the global rankings.Royal Never Give Up entered the contest fresh from their victory at the spring season of the Tencent League of Legends Pro League, the top level of China’s professional League of Legends league system. Their win in Paris was largely owing to star player Jian Zihao, aka Uzi. “I’ve been trying to win this title for six years now,” Jian said on stage following the victory. “I can’t imagine I’m standing here with this trophy. I’m super excited for this moment.” Royal Never Give Up’s victory has boosted confidence in China’s ability to win at major international e-sports events.E-sp orts’ popularity has ballooned in recent years, with the International Olympic Committee scheduled to meet in July to further discuss the possibility of including e-sports in future Olympic Games. According to Penguin Intelligence’s 2017 China Game Industr y Report, released in June, the an nual market value of China’s e-sports sector reached 20 billion yuan ($3.13 billion) in 2016, generated by gamers’ spending, copyright distribution, merchandising and e-commerce. The number of registered online gamers jumped to 220 million in 2017 from 170 million the year before.22. According to the passage, League of Legends is an ________.A. e-sports teamB. e-sports gameC. e-sports prizeD. e-sports rule23. The winner in the tournament will get ________ as an award.A. flowers and applauseB. praise and supportC. game coins and cardsD. money and place24. What is the main idea of the passage?A. E-sports has become more popular.B. E-sports will be included in Olympic Games.C. More people have registered the e-sports.D. A Chinese team won an international e-sports tournament.7At the end of a race，you'll often see runners reaching for bananas. Although people who only exercise at weekends might be more likely to reach for a sports drink，serious athletes know there are better choices. And a new study from Appalachian State University offers proof that bananas may be a better choice than sports drinks after exercise.Researchers analyzed the blood of 20 competitive cyclists after they were given water and bananas，water only，or a 6 percent sugar drink (a sports drink) every 15 minutes during a 47一mile bike ride. The study found that the carbohydrates(碳水化合物）in bananas work as well as sports drinks to fuel athletes and help them recover. But the researchers found an additional benefit. Bananas also provide greater anti—inflammatory which benefits than sports drinks.“Consuming bananas with water during exercise has several advantages for athletes above those linked to regular sports drinks，” Dr. David Nieman said in a statement. “Banana metabolites(代谢物)that increase in the blood have a similar effect to aspirin that inhibits (抑制）COX—2 activity. This makes bananas close to the perfect athletic food.”“Although aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs (AIDs) help athletes with post exercise pain，they are often discouraged because they can cause cell damage，” Nieman tells Men's Health. “For this reason，we tell athletes not to take them，”he says. “To our pleasant surprise, we found something natural in bananas is working like these painkillers but without the risks. ”Sports drinks are still a choice，but Nieman and his team believe bananas offer more.“There’s no question that sports drinks work，” he explains. “But bananas also have other nutrients—vitamin C，B6 and these unique metabolites —that you don't get with a sports drink. ” Next up, the research t eam is looking at other fruits as exercise companions. “We're starting to look at blueberries，because we think with bananas they might work even better,” Nieman says.25. What is the aim of the study described in paragraph 2?A. To test for the effects of bananas.B. To the best way to recover.C. To prove sports drinks are useless.D. To find out if sports drink are anti-inflammatory.26. Why are bananas regarded to be the perfect athletic food?A. Bananas are full of nutrients.B. Bananas can be easily digested.C. Bananas can be of some medical value.D. Bananas are similar to regular sports drinks.27. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. Why bananas are better than A IDsB. How bananas can help ease pains.C. What can be caused by eating bananas.D. Whether we should replace AIDs with bananas.28. What might Dr. David Nieman agree with?A. People shouldn’t replace sports drinks with fruits.B. Bananas offer more to sportsmen than sports drinksC. Blueberries are better for sportsmen than sports drinks.D. People shouldn’t eat or drink too much when exercising.8Sports fandom is about more than just entertainment. It can boost your self-esteem (自尊) and make you happier —and you don’t have to root for the winning team to gain the benefits.Being a sports fan is a “very psychologically healthy activity,” says Daniel Wann, professor at Murray State University whose research program centers on the psychology of sport fandom. Fandom connects us to other like-minded people, which satisfies our human need for belonging, he says.These relationships are significant: People who identify as sports fans have higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of lo neliness and tend to be more satisfied with their lives compared to those who aren’t interested in sports, Wann says. Fans tend to have more access to social support, help and resources as well. Research suggests that when people have support from their communities, they have better health.Beyond bonding, fans get to enjoy the psychological benefits of winning, even if they have nothing to do with the players or games, says Stephen Reysen, associate professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce who studiesidentity and fandom.“Individuals feel that the fan interest (in this case a sport team) is a part of them,” Reysen says. “So when the team is winning, you feel like you are winning even though you are not a player.”Of course, teams sometimes lose.So, why do people continue to put their faith behind teams that tend to lose? People who feel a strong psychological connection to a team are more likely to root for a team when they’re having a losing season, Reysen says.“Sports fandom has nothing to do with th e outcome of a game,” Wann says. For example, if a pizza restaurant continually got your order wrong, you’d likely switch to a more reliable one. But because being a fan is so central to people’s identities, people are willing to accept defeat and contin ue to be loyal to a team.Being part of a fan community can also help people cope with losses. A 2019 study found that watching a football game with other fans helps to ease the negative psychological effects of losing.“For fans of the losing team, sharin g the pain may have protected them from losing self-esteem,” Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick, co-author of the study and professor of communication at The Ohio State University said ina release.29. According to the passage, why do sports fans feel happier?A. Because they could gain the benefits from the winning team.B. Because they can share pains and happiness with people who have the common interests.C. Because they could have a low level of self-esteem.D. Because most of them are optimistic.30. What is the significance of the relationships between sports fans?A. Sports fans have support from their favorite teams.B. Sports fans have higher levels of loneliness.C. Sports fans are likely more content with their lives.D. Sports fans tend to compare themse lves to those who aren’t interested in sports.31. According to the passage, if the team has a losing season, the sports fans may .A. display their identitiesB. have a boost of self-esteemC. not support the team any moreD. have a negative psychology period32. According to the passage, what can help sports fans deal with losses of their team?A. Being part of the team.B. Ordering a pizza in a different restaurant.C. Sharing the pain with family members.D. The loyalty to the team.33. What is the passage mainly about?A. Sports fans have a closer relationship with other like-mined people.B. Sports fans have higher self-esteem and are more satisfied with their lives.C. Sports fans always put their faith behind their favorite teams.D. Sports fandom has nothing to do with the outcome of a game.9Are the Olympic Games outdated? That might seem like a strange question to ask. But it’s exactly what the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is doing. At the 2012 London Olympics, IOC President Thomas Bach noticed something. “You could see that the younger generation had no interest in the Games anymore. They were not there.”In response, the IOC wants to make the Summer Olympics more youthful. But that isn’t as simple as just adding more sports. The Ol ympic program can’t continue to grow bigger: it would become too much for host cities to handle. For now, permanently adding new sports to the Olympics is out of the question.The IOC’s solution is to continue to vote on the new program’s line-up and give host cities the opinion to add extra sports. The extra events would be included in that year’s Olympics only. This policy takes effect at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and 3x3 baseball are all making their Olympic debuts(首次露面)there.Adding new sports, though, has sparked a lot of debate. Some sports have been pushing to be included in the Olympics for years but still haven’t made it. Meanwhile, newer sports like skateboarding or surfing are already getting the opportunity.People are also wondering what makes up an Olympic sport. Paris, the future host of the 2024 Summer Olympics, has expressed interest in adding break-dancing. Some people would like to see e-sports at the Olympics. E-sports are especially important to consider because they are spreading like wildfire. President Bach stated videogames with killing are not acceptable. One of the main principles of the Olympics is to encourage peace. At the moment, the future of e-sports is still uncertain.What about the Winter Olympics? Not to worry, the IOC has already announced seven new events for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. But the Winter Olympics situation is a little different. The Winter Olympics have less than half the sports of the Summer Olympics, so they have room to grow.34. Why does the IOC want to make the Summer Olympics more youthful?A. Because the Olympic Games are outdated.B. Because there is too much for host cities to handle.C. Because the spirit of the Olympics has got lost over time.D. Because the IOC wants to get the younger generation interested.35. Which event may first appear in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo?A. Baseball.B. Surfing.C. Speed skating.D. Break-dancing.36. What is President Bach’s attitude to adding e-sports to the Olympic Games?A. Cautious.B. Supportive.C. Curious.D. Indifferent.37. It can be inferred from the text that ________.A. every country has the chance to add extra sportsB. newly-added sports will be in the Olympics foreverC. newer sports are more competitive than some traditional sportsD. there is greater possibility of adding more sports to the Winter Olympics10Most of the teenagers today have realized the importance of physical activity. There are dozens of far-reaching benefits that sports can bring into their lives. Aside from providing an excellent form of exercise，organized sports can teach a young person some essential life-long lessons.With an abundance of junk food at their fingertips, teenagers today often battle with eating. Playing a sport can act as great motivation for them to eat nutritious food. In order to participate fully in sports，teenagers have to have a balanced diet. Learning to eat properly and sleep correctly are important lessons that carry on to their adult lives.Most teenagers have to deal with the stresses of popularity, appearance and fitting in. Participating in sports,however, can help them develop a positive self-image. If one struggles to feel like they belong, joining a team is a great way to give him or her social interaction that will eventually lead to a group of friends.Team sports aren't just about developing skills for their games. Those who participate in team sports will learn the benefits of working hard, setting goals and following rules. When teens have a coach they respect, they can also learn to listen to the authority and work hard toward a common goal. Additionally, learning to deal with losses is as important as winning with dignity. A teen who learns that losses are a part of life will be able to face any difficult challenges waiting for him or her later in life.Thousands of studies all agree that students feel more connected with their school and are motivated to work harder in class if they participate in sports. Sports give teens the opportunity to be around competitive people and gain an appreciation for hard work. Of course, participating in sports may also teach teenagers how to balance between two equally important things—like schoolwork and sports.38. Why do teenagers today tend to fight with eating junk food?A. Because they don’t have a balanced diet.B. Because they have easy access to junk food.C. Because junk food is delicious and attractive.D. Because they are motivated to eat healthy food.39. What does the word “interaction” mean in the third paragraph?A. communicationB. participationC. competitionD. appreciation40. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of participating in the organized sports?A. Developing a positive appearance and a sense of belonging.B. Learning how to balance work against play.C. Learning to face up to the failure bravely.D. Getting more opportunities to win among the competitive people.41. What is the main idea of the article?A. Sports is of vital importance to the academic performance of teens.B. Sports can encourage students to have a nutritious diet.C. Sports can have a continuing influence on adolescents.D. More and more teenagers are participating in organized sports.二、七选五。

定额市鞍钢阳光实验学校2013高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（14）及答案维B2 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★★★We're fortunate to live along a monarch butterfly migration path.Every fall，thousands of them fly through our backyard，headed south for the winter.We always thought that a butterfly with a broken wing was a sad sight，but one we could do nothing about.We were wrong! Jeannette Brandt was bike riding near Hadley，in the southern Adirondacks of New York，a few weeks ago when she spotted an injured monarch butterfly and took it home in an empty water bottle.Brandt and her partner，Mike Parwana，fed the butterfly rotting pears and water sweetened with honey.The butterfly survived，and fattened up.But what to do about the broken wing?The couple found an online video demonstrating butterfly wing repair which was posted by the nonprofit Live Monarch Foundation of Boca Raton，Florida.Tiny cardboard splints and contact cement did the trick.In another week，the butterfly was flying at the couple's home.But by then，it was too cold in upstate New York to release the monarch into the wild.Monarchs are known for their 3,000 miles migration from Canada to Mexico.But this migration is usually finished by the end of October，and it was mid­November.About a week ago，the couple put the monarch in a shoebox and went to Scotty's，a truck stop north of Albany，NY.Eventually，a good­natured trucker from Alabama，who was headed to Florida，volunteered to transport the monarch to the Sunshine st Tuesday，the trucker called.The butterfly with the mended wing had been released in Florida，now free to join millions of other monarch butterflies migrating south to the mountains of central Mexico.Note：cardboard splints and contact cement薄纸夹板和接触粘合剂【语篇解读】本文记叙的是一对夫妇和一位卡车司机救助一只在迁徙中翅膀受伤的帝王蝶的故事。

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冲刺2021年高考英语二轮复习阅读理解第十模块：健康环保类Passage 1．（2021•宜昌模拟）Zero﹣emission（零排放）large passenger aircraft powered by hydrogen will be technically possible in five years，according to Airbus，but they will not enter service for at least a decade as the price of the fuel needs to come down.The prediction comes from Glenn Llewellyn，vice﹣president of zero﹣emissions technology at the pan ﹣European plane﹣maker. He said that while Airbus planned to demonstrate hydrogen﹣powered aircraft in 2025，over the next 10 years，hydrogen won't be more economical than the fossil fuel.For passengers to be flying genuinely emissions free aboard hydrogen﹣powered planes ﹣which emit only water and heat ﹣their fuel needs to come from hydrogen produced via renewable sources such as wind and solar，he added.In an interview ahead of the Bloomberg NEF London Summit，Mr. Llewellyn said，"We already see massive increases in the amount of renewable energy being produced across the world. Wind energy production has multiplied by two over the last five years and solar energy production has multiplied by four."A further challenge is building up the ecosystem that hydrogen aircraft，along with other forms oftransport，will need. This ranges from creating the fuel from electrolysis（电解）to split water into hydrogen and oxygen powered by renewable energy，to the actual transport of the gas and fueling systems for it at airports.However，Mr. Llewellyn predicted that there was enough interest in the sector to make this happen. He added，"There are a number of independent institutes that have mapped out how hydrogen costs can come down over the next decades. We see a 30pc reduction in renewable hydrogen costs in 2030 compared to where it is today，and a 50pc reduction in renewable hydrogen costs by 2050."（1）What can we know about the hydrogen﹣powered aircraft according to the passage？A. It will be an unrealistic dream.B. The cost of its fuel keeps rising.C. It will be accessible within a decade.D. Renewable energy makes it environmentally friendly.（2）What did Mr. Llewellyn say about renewable energy？A. It gains growing popularity throughout the world.B. More wind energy has been produced than solar energy.C. Hydrogen can only be generated from wind and solar energy.D. Hydrogen will be cheaper than fossil fuel in the coming ten years.（3）What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 5 refer to？A. EcosystemB. ChallengeC. AircraftD. Prediction（4）What is Mr. Llewellyn's attitude towards the future of hydrogen﹣powered aircraft？A. Objective.B. Optimistic.C. Doubtful.D. Pessimistic.Passage 2．（2021•成都模拟）Big，old trees are dying faster than in the past，leaving younger，less biodiverse forests that store less carbon worldwide. They give us paper and fuel，as well as vital ecological services﹣like cleaning the air，storing carbon and providing habitat. We're talking about trees，of course. But human changes to the environment appear to be causing profound changes to trees around the world.In a new study，scientists reviewed global research on trends in tree seedlings growth and death. They combined those data with an analysis of deforestation. And they found that worldwide，older trees are dying ata higher rate than in the past due to factors like rising air temperature，wildfires，drought and pathogens（病原菌）."And most of the drivers of that decrease in large，old trees are increasing themselves，such as temperature is going up，droughts are more severe，wildfires，windstorms and deforestation are all on the increase﹣although variable across the globe﹣they're generally increasing. And so for both the loss has alreadyoccurred，but we expect more continued loss of big，old trees." said Nate McDowell，an earth scientist at Pacific Northwest National Lab，who was one of the study's authors."So if we have an increasing rate of death，particularly of the larger，older trees，what's left are the younger trees. So that's why，on average，through the loss of bigger，older trees，our forests are becoming inherently（天生地）younger and shorter."This trend is a problem，because old trees are vitally important."For sure，the increase in death does limit the carbon storage of an ecosystem and can force the system to become a carbon source to the atmosphere. The second reason we care is from a biodiversity perspective：old trees tend to house a higher biodiversity than young forests do. And the third reason is aesthetic：as a society，we care about these trees. We have national parks named after these big trees. So there's a personal reason for people to care about this as well."（1）What has the new study found about the forests？A. Forests are getting younger and shorter.B. Many factors cause the death of big old trees.C. Old trees are beneficial to humans in many ways.D. The death of big old trees influences biodiversity.（2）What do the underlined words "the drivers" in Paragraph 3 refer to？A. The death rates of big old trees.B. The trends in the death of big old trees.C. The human changes to the environment.D. The factors causing high death rate of old trees.（3）How is the significance of big old trees illustrated？A. By giving examples.B. By analyzing reasons.C. By listing facts.D. By providing figures.（4）What's the purpose of the text？A. To call on people to protect old trees.B. To illustrate a phenomenon about old trees.C. To share the findings of a new study about trees.D. To analyze the reasons why some trees are dying faster.Passage 3．（2021•乐山模拟）Human illumination （照明）of the planet is growing in range and intensity by about 2% a year，creatinga problem that can be compared to climate change，according to a team of biologists from the University ofExeter.Hormone （激素）levels，breeding cycles and activity patterns are being affected across a broad range of species. In all the animal species examined，they found reduced levels of melatonin一a hormone that regulates sleep cycles 一as a result of artificial light at night. Behavioural patterns were also disturbed.Rodents，which mostly search for food at night，were active for a shorter period？while birds started singing and searching for worms earlier in the day.The outcomes were not purely negative. The scientists said certain species in certain locations benefited from night﹣time light：some plants grew faster and some types of bats thrived （兴旺）. But they said the overall effect was catastrophic，particularly to the insects drawn to fast﹣moving car lamps.Satellite images of the Earth at night show how rapidly the problem is expanding geographically，but lights are also becoming more intense as expensive soft amber bulbs are replaced by greater numbers of cheap bright white LEDs. This is biologically problematic because the white light has a wider range，like sunlight.Unlike the climate crisis，however，the lead author，Kevin Gaston said solving the lighting problem would save rather than cost money. But it would require a change of mindset. "At the heart of this is a deep﹣rooted human need to light up the night. We are still in a sense afraid of the dark，" he said. "The ability to turn the night﹣time into something like the daytime is something we have pursued far beyond the necessity of doing so. "（1）What is paragraph 2 mainly about？A. The wide use of artificial light.B. The bad effects of artificial light.C. The abnormal behaviour of species.D. The biological diversity of species.（2）What do the underlined words "the problem" in paragraph 4 refer to？A. The amount of lighting.B. The change of sunlight.C. The range of white LEDs.D. The pressure of climate change.（3）What can we learn from Kevin Gaston's words？A. It takes time to get the problem solved.B. To light up the night sky is not necessary.C. It costs money to solve the lighting problem.D. The problem is deeply rooted in the history.（4）What does the author try to convey through this passage？A. We should protect our environment in a scientific way.B. We should solve climate crisis with a biological approach.C. We should conserve our nature with maximum effort.D. We should treat artificial light like other forms of pollution.Passage 4．（2021•全国模拟）In my everyday life，I am on an ongoing journey to figure out different ways to reduce my carbon footprint on the planet. A carbon footprint is the measure of influence our activities have on the environment，in particular climate change. It is calculated by the amount of greenhouse gas we produce in our daily lives.Fortunately，nowadays it is much easier to make eco﹣friendly lifestyle choices than，let's say，20 years ago. But one question has been on my mind a lot lately：is it better to buy new eco﹣friendly products or used traditionally produced goods？After doing some research，I have decided that some things are better new and others are better used. Let me try to explain.A carbon footprint is made up of two parts，the primary footprint and the secondary footprint. The primaryfootprint is a measure of our direct emissions （排放）of carbon dioxide （CO2）from the burning of fuels，including household energy consumption and transportation. The secondary footprint is a measure of the indirect CO2 emissions from the whole lifecycle of products we use ﹣those related to their production and breakdown.Based on this understanding，we have a good deal of control and responsibility over our carbon footprint.Things like dishes，clothes and furniture fall into the "secondary footprint" group，so less is more and we can focus on finding used goods to avoid the added production. However，for the car and the other appliances （设备）that we need we can go with new，energy﹣saving models. I heard somewhere that electronics and appliances give off 90% of their carbon footprint after they leave the factory. So it seems most reasonable to go for the energy﹣saving models. The main concern here is the amount of energy that goes into the making of new products and whether or not that extra carbon is worth the footprint the product will make once it gets to you.（1）What is the text mainly about？A. What appliances to buy to save energy.B. What a carbon footprint means in our life.C. How to identify different carbon footprints.D. How to make eco﹣friendly lifestyle choices.（2）What do we know about the secondary carbon footprint？A. It is related to our consumption of fuels.B. It is made when we are buying the products.C. It is less harmful than the primary carbon footprint.D. It is counted as ours though not directly made by us.（3）Which of the following helps reduce our carbon footprint according to the author？A. Using second﹣hand textbooks.B. Using old and expensive cars.C. Buying new but cheap clothes.D. Buying new wooden furniture.（4）"The footprint" underlined in the last sentence refers to the CO2 produced in.A. using the productB. recycling the productC. making the productD. transporting the productPassage 5．（2021•山东模拟）While the novel coronavirus is dangerous for everyone，it is particularly so for the first responders who are being exposed to the illness daily. In the US alone ，almost 5，500 nurses，doctors，and other healthcare professionals have been infected with COVID﹣19. Now，hospital workers worldwide may get some reliefthanks to . Spot，a semi﹣autonomous four﹣legged robot developed by Waltham，Massachusetts﹣based robotics company，Boston Dynamics."Starting in early March，Boston Dynamics started receiving inquiries from hospitals asking if our robots could help minimize their staffs exposure to COVID﹣19，" the company writes in a blog post."One of the hospitals that we spoke to shared that，within a week，a sixth of their staff had contracted COVID﹣19 and that they were looking into using robots to take more of their staff out of range of the novel virus.In response，the company reconfigured the 3﹣foot tall，70﹣pound robot to operate as a mobile telemedicine platform，enabling healtheare providers to determine a patient's condition remotely. The first four ﹣legged "medical practitioner" was deployed to the Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard University on April9，2020. Equipped with an iPad "face" and a two﹣way radio that allows for real﹣time conversation，Spot helps doctors to speak to patients without coming in contact with them."With current protocols at local hospitals，patients suspected to have COVID﹣19 are asked to line up in tents outside to answer questions and get initial assessments for temperature. This process requires up to five medical staff，placing those individuals at high risk of contracting the virus，" Boston Dynamics explains."With the use of a mobile robot，hospitals are able to reduce the number of necessary medical staff at the scene and conserve their limited PPE [personal protective equipment] supply. "The company says the doctors can even use Spot to talk to patients from the safety of their own homes.Though Spot has already proved extremely helpful ，the robotics manufacturer believes it can be even more so. The engineers are currently working on "teaching" the robot to perform tasks like temperature checks and respiratory rate calculations using thermal camera technology.（1）What do we know about the robot according to the passage？A. AI could diagnose diseases correctly from medical imaging.B. Human healthcare experts had a competition with the robot.C. AI can be used to offer assistance to medical workers.D. The robot is performed by experts throughout the world.（2）What does the underlined word "reconfigured" in Paragraph 3 mean？A. Rearranged.B. Restored.C. Fixed.D. Invented.（3）What is the further intention of the company？A. It should be more scientifically based.B. It can make robots carry out more tasks.C. It will involve better disease diagnosis.D. It should increase the production of robots.（4）Which column of the newspaper is this text most likely from？A. Science study.B. Our world.C. Campus life.D. Star stories.Passage 6．（2020•阳泉模拟）Researchers studied data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey，organized by the Center for Disease Control （CDC）in the United States and looked at the relationship between cups of coffee drunk per day，and both total body fat percentage and abdominal（腹部）or 'trunk' fat．They found that women aged 20﹣44 who drank two or three cups of coffee per day had the lowest levels of obesity，3.4% lower than people who did not consume coffee．Among women aged between 45﹣69，those who drank four or more cups had an obesity percentage 4.1% lower．Overall，the average total body fat percentage was 2.8% lower among women of all ages who drank two or three cups of coffee per day．The findings were consistent whether the coffee consumed was caffeinated or decaffeinated，and among smokers/non﹣smokers and those suffering from chronic（慢性的）diseases when compared to those in good health．In men，the relationship was less significant，although men aged 20﹣44 who drank two or three cups per day had 1.3% less total fat and 1.8% less trunk fat than those who did not consume coffee．Around 7 million tons of coffee is consumed globally every year．Dr Lee Smith，Reader in Public Healthat Anglia Ruskin University and senior author of the study，said："Our research suggests that there may be active compounds in coffee other than caffeine that manage weight and which could potentially be used as anti ﹣obesity compounds．""It could be possible that coffee，or its effective ingredients（原料）could be integrated（使整合）into a healthy diet strategy to reduce the burden of chronic conditions related to the obesity．" Dr Lee Smith added，"It is important to interpret the findings of this study in light of its limitations﹣the study was at a specific point in time so trends cannot be established．However，we don't believe that someone's weight is likely to influence their coffee consumption．"（1）What in coffee mainly influences body fat according to Dr Lee Smith？A．The caffeine．B．The decaffeinated．C．The effective compounds．D．The rich nutrition．（2）What can be inferred from the text？A．Coffee has less effect on men than women in fat according to the finding．B．The women aged 20﹣44 like to drink two or three cups of coffee per day．C．The researchers found that the coffee consumers preferred caffeinated coffee．D．Trends will be established to limit people's weights by their coffee consumption．（3）Where is this text most likely from？A．A diary．B．A guidebook．C．A novel．D．A magazine．（4）What is the best title for the text？A．Chronic Diseases Related to the Obesity B．Coffee Linked to Lower Body FatC．Coffee Related to Heart Disease D．Study Discloses the Benefits of CoffeePassage 7．（2020•高密市模拟）Playing tennis regularly could help keep people off death，but football，rugby and running may not help people to live longer，a study suggests．A study followed more than 80，000 people for an average of nine years to find out if certain sportsprotected them against early death．It found that people who played racket sports regularly were the least likely to die over the study period，reducing their individual risk by 47 percent compared with people who did no exercise．Swimmers also reduced their chance of death by 28 percent，aerobics （有氧运动）fans by 27 percent and cyclists by 15 percent．Yet running appeared to have no impact at all on dying early，and neither did playing football or rugby．Scientists say the difference may lie in the social aspect which goes alongside sports like tennis and squash （壁球），which often involve clubs and organized activities outside of the game．It means that people often have larger social net﹣works and tend to keep up activities into later life，both of which are proven to be good for health．In contrast，people who play team sports often do not move onto a new sport once their teams break up for family，or injury reasons．They become watchers rather than participants in their chosen activity．The researchers found that playing racket sports was associated with a 56 percent lower risk from heart death．Similarly，swimmers lowered their heart disease or stroke risk by 41 percent，and people who took part in activities like aerobics，dance or gymnastics lowered their risk by 36 percent．But again running，football and rugby had no significant impact on heart deaths．However，other experts argue that this study must not be misinterpreted as showing that running and football do not protect against heart disease．In this study both runners and footballers had a lower rate of death from heart disease．（1）Which sport has hardly any impact on protecting people against early death？A．Cycling．B．Swimming．C．Rugby．D．Tennis．（2）According to the study，which makes a big difference in keeping healthy？A．Playing basketball with their friends occasionally．B．Watching football games every day．C．Taking up gymnastics and joining a club．D．Doing running in the park every day．（3）What is considered more important to people's health？A．Social networks．B．Staying at home．C．Physical examinations．D．Setting up families．（4）What is the main idea of the text？A．Thousands of people participated in a 9﹣year research．B．Study finds playing tennis helps people live longer．C．It is wrong to say running has no impact on heart disease．D．There are differences between racket sports and team games．Passage 8．（2020•黑龙江模拟）Food blogs，celebrities，and nutritionists all advocate the benefits of eating organic（有机的）fruits and vegetables. But a new study published in Science Advances paints a more complex picture. While perhaps organic produce is slightly healthier to eat and，in some ways，more sustainable to grow，there are also downsides.Organic fruits and vegetables typically cost more than conventional ones. To get a certificate as organic，farmers must meet specific criteria，including growing produce without the use of genetic engineering and chemical inputs. Without these methods，the growing process typically requires more labor，time，and money，a cost that is passed down to consumers.It's true that in many ways，organic farming is more sustainable than conventional farming. But when it comes to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas output and water loss，the comparison gets complex.Organic farms produce less greenhouse gas output per acre. However，because they are banned from using genetic engineering，pesticides（杀虫剂），and other methods that increase efficiency，organic farms also produce an estimated 19% to 25% less yield than conventional farms. While there isn't a whole lot research on the topic，the few studies that do exist suggest green gas output and water loss might actually be higher onorganic farms，on a per unit basis，says study author Verena Seurfert.In addition，while organic produce is likely more nutritious than conventional fruits and vegetables，there's not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight differences influence consumer health.The same is true for pesticide remainder（残留）. In developed countries，where pesticide use is tightly regulated，there's no scientific consensus on how these often slight differences influence human health.Still，Seurfert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic，you should do so. Organic farms provide safer working environments for workers，plus they support great biodiversity. The real takeaway from her study is not that organic is bad but that the practice needs more studies to increase yield without lowering sustainability.But if you can't afford to buy organic produce，don't stress too much，particularly from a nutritional perspective.（1）What does the underlined word "downsides" in Paragraph 1 most probably mean？A. Dangers.B. Drawbacks.C. Benefits.D. Differences.（2）Which key factor makes it hard to compare organic farming and conventional farming when it comes to environmental concerns？A. The yield.B. The price.C. The water loss.D. The labor.（3）Which of the following will the study author most probably agree with？A. Farmers' working environment should be improved.B. Organic produce should be made more efficiently.C. It isn't wise for consumers to buy organic produce.D. Pesticide remainder does great harm to people's health.（4）In Seurfert's opinion，why should we support organic produce？A. It's of greater benefit to health.B. It's more nutritious.C. It helps keep the variety of plants.D. It's safer for consumers.Passage 9．（2020•天津二模）The Gatais used to frown when they received power bills that routinely topped ＄200. Last September the couple moved into a 1，500﹣square﹣foot home in Premier Gardens，a subdivision of 95 "zero﹣energy homes"（ZEH）just outside town. Now they're actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they've lived in the three﹣bedroom house：＄75. for the past two months they haven't paid a cent.ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half﹣dozen subdivisions in California in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%，mostly by using low﹣power appliances and solar panels.Aside from the panels on the roof，Premier Gardens looks like a community of conventional homes. But inside，special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and retaining indoor warmth in winter.The rest of energy saving comes form the solar units. They don't just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using，the excess flower into the utility's power grid ____. The residents are billed by "net metering"：they pay for the amount of power they tap off the grid，less the kilowatts（千瓦）they feed into it. If a home generate more power than it uses，the bill is zero.That sounds like a bad deal for the power company，but it's not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. "It helps us lower usage at peak power times." says solar expert Mike Keesee. "That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time."What's not to like？Mostly the costs. The special features can add ＄25，000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down，especially in California，but in many states ZEHs can be prohibitively expensive. For the consumer，it's a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the utilities.（1）Why are the Gatais eager to see their electricity bills now？A.They want to see how much they have saved.B.The want to cut down their utility expenses.C.They want to know if they are able to pay.D.They want to avoid being overcharged.（2）What is special about the ZEH communities？A.They have created cutting﹣edge technologies.B.They aim to produce enough power themselves.C.They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.D.They are built in harmony with the environment.（3）How are the residents in the ZEH communities billed for electricity use？A.They are only charged for the amount of power they consume on rainy days.B.They needn't pay a single cent for their power consumption on sunny days.C.They only pay for the excess power that flows into the utility's power grid.D.They pay for the electricity form the grid less their home﹣generated power.（4）What does the "net metering" practice mean to the power company？A.More pressure at peak time.B.Less profits in the short term.C.Increased electricity output.D.Reduced operational costs.（5）The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community.A.is but a dream for average consumersB.gives the owner substantial tax benefitsC.is a worthy investment in the long runD.contributes to environmental protectionPassage 10．（2020•盐城模拟）There are many reasons why people can't get a good night's sleep and as with any other health conditions，things are not likely to improve until you find a way to break the cycle．These are some of the main factors that need to be addressed．Worry and stressWe have all been kept awake by many factors that cause worry and stress in our lives．Money problems，relationship issues and work stresses can have you sitting up all night．A useful habit is to download your thoughts at the end of the day．Keep a pen and paper next to your bed and before you go to sleep，write down your thought and worries，create a to﹣do list for the following day or set down solutions and ideas that relate to work．Diet and eating patternsWhat and when you eat can have a major impact on your ability to sleep．Eating too late or indulging in a rich or spicy meal can keep you awake．These foods take a long while to digest and the after effects of indigestion and heartburn are not going to set you up well for a good quality sleep．A research suggests that both calcium and magnesium may be linked to poor sleep．Even low intakes ofmagnesium found in green vegetables，beans，nuts and seeds have been shown to make it harder to stay asleep．Calcium is found in dairy foods，soybeans and green vegetables and low levels have also been shown to make it more difficult to nod off．Alcohol and caffeineTea，coffee and energy drinks contain caffeine that helps to stimulate the nervous system and make you more alert，which is great if you need a pick﹣me﹣up．Dosing up on caffeine during the day can affect your ability to sleep later on in the evening．Try limiting your intake of caffeine to the morning and switch to decaffeinated options such as herbal teas．Alcohol is a double﹣edged sword when it comes to sleep．While a little may help to induce slumber，even in small amounts it can cause fragmented sleep patterns．Bedroom environment"Your bedroom should be dark once the lights are switched off because melatonin，a sleep﹣regulating hormone，is very light﹣sensitive．Maintaining the right temperature can also help with sleep as a room that is too hot may prevent your core temperature from going down，which is essential for switching on the sleep mechanism within the body．（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？A．Melatonin is a chemical in our bodies that disturbs our sleep．。

高考英语阅读理解高考英语阅读理解11篇高考英语阅读理解1在英语学习中，阅读占有很重要的地位。

阅读理解也是高考的必考题型。

但是在日常的学习中，有不少同学还没有养成良好的阅读习惯，大大影响了阅读的效率。

要想提高阅读水平，首先要养成良好的阅读习惯。

养成默读的习惯许多同学在阅读的时候都有读出声的习惯。

出声阅读的主要弊病就是使自己的阅读速度和效率受到说话速度的限制。

因为，正常默读速度几乎要比出声朗读的速度快两倍以上。

另外，出声阅读往往以不同的形式表现出来，有时仅仅是无声地动一动嘴唇，有时甚至连嘴唇也不动，只是舌、喉在活动。

嘴唇的活动无疑会影响眼睛扫视文章的速度。

一个有效率的读者能够只看到印刷符号就直接获得意思，而不经过声音阶段。

因此，为了克服这种不良的阅读习惯，就要训练自己养成通过眼睛直接感知文字符号的视读能力。

克服心读的习惯心读是一种很难观察到的阅读习惯。

心读时，人体的任何部位，不论嘴、头或声带都没有动，只存在一种说话的内在形式：阅读者在内心里始终自言自语，清晰地发出并听着每个字音。

这种毛病亦是一种很坏的阅读习惯，它直接影响到阅读的速度和效率，并且矫正起来还比较困难。

采用强制自己在深入理解文章内容的同时，又强制自己加快阅读速度的方法，一般能逐渐克服这种坏习惯。

克服指读的习惯指读是指用手指、铅笔或尺子等指着文章的一个个词进行阅读。

指读是单纯机械运动，不仅会减慢阅读速度，而且还会把注意力引向错误的方向。

一个高效率的阅读者不会注意单词的位置，也不会在每个单词上平均花费时间，而是把注意力集中在作者要阐明的思想内容上。

有指读习惯的同学实际上妨碍了眼睛运动并限制了大脑的快速活动能力。

因此，必须克服这种不良的阅读习惯，逐渐养成用脑瞬间反映文字信息的能力。

克服复视的习惯复视指的是读完一个句子或段落后回过头去重复阅读。

阅读能力差的同学往往有复视的习惯。

改变这种不良习惯的办法是让自己阅读大量难度适宜的读物。

在先了解阅读要求的情况下，用眼睛快速扫描答案。

2013高考英语（二月）阅读理解精选（11）及答案维C 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★★Modern science suggests that a healthy lifestyle matters much to how long you can live and how well you live.Here are some tips for you to form a healthy lifestyle.Keep a scientific diet.Keep in mind that sugar can be removed from our diet completely.Over intake of sugar is one of the main reasons for getting fat.Over intake of protein or fat and low intake of fiber can also lead to getting fat.Only a few grams of protein do we need every day to keep our body in order.Like rain to crops，not the more the better.Be always in a good mood.There is a relationship between the mood and health.A good mood keeps you in high spirits.Thanks to the Internet，we can enjoy and learn much without going out.Take a look at some online shops and pick up some bargains，enjoy music and movies and chat with good friends.Just keep happy.Enough sleep.Two studies show the reasons why teens and adults don't have enough sleep.With teens，a major reason is mobile phone use; with adults，it's work.Meanwhile，a third study of young children shows that lack of sleep in early life may lead to serious problems in future.Everyone needs at least 8­hour sleep to recover from tiredness and the hurt caused by hard work in the daytime.Proper exercise.Do exercise to keep away from fatness.Because of the quick pace of the modern life，you don't have time to do exercise every day，but at least three times a week and 45 minutes each time.Notes：①remove vt.移除②protein n．蛋白质长短句分析：Modern science suggests that a healthy lifestyle matters much to howlong you can live and how well you live.句法点睛：本句为主从复合句。

2019高考英语二轮（阅读理解）精品练习（10）及解析〔******〕Twothievescametoahousetostealsomething.Theydugaholeinthewallofthehouse. Therelivedmanymiceinthehouse.Thewomaninthemoonlight(月光)sawamousecrawl(爬行)intothehouse.“Look!Inconiesone,”shesaidtothemaninthehouse.Thethiefwassofrightenedthathehurriedlycrawledoutofthe houseandsaidtotheonewaitingoutside,“ShefoundmewhenIwasjustin.”Butthethiefoutsidedidn'tbelievehim,sohesaid,“Letustwotrytocrawlintothehousetogether.”Atthattimetwomicehappenedtocrawlintothehouse,too.Thewomansawthemiceandshouted,“Incometwo,catchthem!”Thetwothieveswereterriblyfrightened.Themaninthehousesaid,“Yousawthemcomeinbutwherearethey?Iwillcatchthemtonight.”Thetwothievesstartedrunningawayatonce. Thetwothieveswaitedtomakeitdearwhethertheyhadbeenfoundornotthenightbefore.Thene xtdaytheyactedasmensellingsweetpotatoesandcamebeforethehouse.Themanandthewomanw ereploughingintheirfields.Therein(缰绳)brokeandthewomancamehomeforarope.Shesawtwomensellingsweetpotatoesandwantedto buysome.Shepickedouttwowhichlookedlikemice.Atthetimethemancouldn'twaitforherany longerinthefieldsandheranbackfromthefieldstohurryherup.Thewomanshowedthesweetpo tatoestothemanandsaid,“Howtheylooklikethetwooflastnight.”Themansaid,“Iaskedyoutofetcharope,whydon'thurryforit?'Thetwothievesranawayveryquicklywith outtheirsweetpotatoes.1.Thetwothievesfailedtostealanythingfromthehousebecause___________.A.theywerefoundoutB.theywerefrightenedbywhattheyhadheardinthehouseC.theydidn'tworktogetherwellwitheachotherD.micestoppedthemfromdoingso答案：B指导：见第一段，这两个贼误以为夫妇俩是在说他们。