2020高考英语二轮复习专题一阅读理解第4讲词义猜测题靶向训练

第四讲词义猜测题[整体感知·明方向]词义猜测题是历年高考必考的一类题型，它可以是对一个单词的意义的推断，也可以是对一个短语或句子的意义的推断；既可以考查生词的意义，也可以考查熟词的新意，还可以是对替代词所替代内容的判断。

在阅读理解题中，所考查的词或短语的意义往往不停留在字面上，而要根据短文提供的语境，通过阅读上下文，根据已知的信息或常识来推测尚不熟悉的词或短语的含义。

[常见设问方式]1．词意类：①The underlined word/phrase... probably means/can be replaced by ________.②Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase...?2．指代类：①What does the underlined word“this/that/it/they...”refer to？②The underlined word“this/that/it/they...”refers to ________.3．句意类：①The underlined sentence in the...paragraph probably means ________.②What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph...?[正确选项特征]1．含义和其字面意思一般没有关系。

2．上下文逻辑通顺。

3．与原句意思最接近。

[干扰选项特征]1．与所考词汇形似。

2．如果考的是熟词，含有常规词义的往往是错误选项。

3．句子解释中含有过多原句中已有的词和短语的选项一般是错误选项。

[分类例析·通技法]根据定义或上下文解释进行猜测◆[解题攻略]有时短文中出现一个需要猜测其意义的词或短语，下面接着出现其定义或解释。

2020年高考英语阅读理解词义猜测题专练（附答案）1.阅读理解A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it,he ignored her and continued on. Finally, he went to the checkout line, but she got in front of him. “Pardon me,” she said, “I'm sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It's just that you look just like my son who just died recently.”“I'm very sorry,” replied the young man, “Is there anything I can do for you?”“Yes,” she said, “As I'm leaving, can you say ‘Goodbye mother'? It would make me feel much better”. “Sure,” answered the young man.As the old lady was leaving the count er, he called out from behind her, “Goodbye mother!” As he stepped up to the checkout counter and put what he bought on the counter, he saw that his total was $127.5. “How can that be?” he asked, “I only bought a few things!”“Your mother said that you would pay for her.” said the clerk.（1）The underlined word ‘ignore' most probably means _______.A. not to pay attention toB. to put on a smile atC. to watch out for （小心，当心）D. to look down upon（看不起）（2）Which of the following is the right order of the events in the story?a. the man said “Goodbye mother!”b. The woman left the supermarket.c. The woman spoke to the man.d. The man came to the counter.e. The woman got in front of the man.f. The woman followed the man.A. e,f,c,b,a,dB. c,e,f,a,b,dC. f,e,c,a,b,dD. d,e,c,f,b,a（3）What can be concluded（结论）from the passage?A. The man was fooled by the woman.B. The woman was too poor to pay for herself.C. The man didn't pay for the woman.D. The man didn't buy anything in the end.2.根据短文理解，选择正确答案。

专题一阅读理解第 4 讲词义猜想题[ 真题演练]A(2016 ·全国卷Ⅱ，阅读理解B) Five years ago，when I taught art at a school in Seattle，I used Tinkertoys asa test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students.I put asmall set of Tinkertoys in front of each student，and said：“ Make something out of the Tinkertoys.You have 45 minutes today—and 45 minutes each day for the restof the week.”A few students hesitated to start.They waited to see what the rest of the classwould do.Several others checked the instructions and made something accordingto one of the model plans provided.Another group built something out of their ownimaginations. Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in hisconstructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroomwas delighted at the presence of such a student.Here was an exceptionally creative presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistantin class whose creativity would infect(感染) other students. Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside ． I ran the risk of losing thosestudents“ So tell wildly who had a different style of fail one would declare，“ ButI'm just not creative.”“ Do you dream at night when you're asleep？”“ Oh， sure. ”me one of your most interesting dreams. ”The student would tell somethingin the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads. “That's pretty creative.Who does that for you？”“ Nobody.I do it.”“ Really — at night，when you're asleep？”“ Sure. ”“ Try doing it in the daytime ， in class ， okay？”【语篇解读】本文属于记述文，作者经过让学生拼装玩具培育学生的创建性和想象力。

2020 届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解词义猜测类专项练习【分类真题】（2019 年全国卷II.A ）My Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series（系列）oflifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl's writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda's battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull ，are equally fumy and frightening, but they're also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIt ' s about two sisters Eri, a m—odel who either won ' t or can ' t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student.In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse "night people" who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FlynnThere was a bit of me that didn't want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There's tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It's a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what's going on is horribly enjoyable. The StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world's population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21.Who does "I" refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl.答案】.C【解析】词义猜测题。

专题1 第4讲A阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

(2020·北京通州一模)Infectious diseases and associated deaths have reduced，but they remain a significant threat throughout the world.Infectious diseases outbreaks and the fear and panic that accompany them present various economic risks.First，there are costs to the health system，both public and private，of medical treatment of the infected and of outbreak control.Concern over the spread of a relatively contained outbreak can lead to decreased trade.Travel and tourism to regions affected by outbreaks are also likely to decline.Some long-running outbreaks，such as HIV，prevent foreign direct investment.The economic risks are large.It is estimated that the expected yearly cost of infectious diseases is at roughly $500 billion.Even when the health impact of an outbreak is relatively limited，its economic consequences can quickly become expanded.Liberia，for example，saw GDP growth decline 8 percentages from 2013 to 2014 during the Ebola outbreak in Africa.The risk is complex，but policymakers have tools in response.Investing in improved health care，supply of clean water，and better health systems can reduce the frequency of human contact with viruses.Investment in reliable disease monitoring in both human and animal populations is also critical.Within formal global watch systems，instead of discouraging reporting possible outbreaks，it may be beneficial to develop incentives for reporting suspected cases，as countries may reasonably fear the effects of such reporting on trade，tourism，and other economic rmal monitoring systems，social media for example，which collect information from official reports，media reports，online discussions，and eyewitness observations，can also help national health systems and international responders get ahead of the outbreak news during the early stages.Cooperations for monitoring infectious diseases readiness at the national level provide information national governments can use to react timely to their outbreaks.There is a significant market failure when it comes to vaccines(疫苗) against individual low-probability viruses that collectively are likely to cause panic.Giventhe low probability that any single vaccine of this type will be needed，high Research and Development(R&D) costs，and delayed returns，medical companies hesitate to invest in their development.However，responsible international corporations such as CFPI can overcome this market failure.Its goals include advancing candidate vaccines against specific low-probability，high-severity viruses through proof of concept to enable rapid clinical testing in the event of outbreaks.It also aims to fund development of institutional and technical platforms to speed R&D in response to outbreaks for which there are no vaccines.Undoubtedly，humans and infectious viruses will coexist.However，we can take effective measures to manage the risk of the diseases.Joint action now at the local，national，and multinational levels can go a long way toward protecting our collective well-being in the future.1．What does the underlined word “incentives” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A．Habits. B．Opinions.C．Arguments D．Rewards.2．CFPI is a special company which .A．is able to predict the trend of the marketB．develops vaccines against infectious virusesC．makes huge profits by selling general medicineD．employs staff who graduate from famous universities3．What does the passage imply?A．More importance should be attached to health care systems.B．All-level cooperations are required to handle infectious diseases.C．It will not be long before mankind thoroughly defeats the viruses.D．Technologies hold the key to the settlement of medical problems.4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．Health Risks and Research of Infectious DiseasesB．Global Cooperation and Spread of Infectious DiseasesC．Economic Impact and Solutions of Infectious DiseasesD．Medical Service and Development of Infectious Diseases【答案】 1.D 2.B 3.B 4.C【解析】这是一篇说明文。

浙江2020高考英语阅读理解--词义猜测题讲解及选练（含答案）高考英语阅读理解常考点分析阅读理解试题常采用以下四种题型：1. 考查考生快速捕捉信息、处理信息的能力(细节理解题)；2. 考查考生对某个词或词语的理解能力(词义猜测题) ；3. 考查考生对文章主旨大意或段落大意的概括能力(主旨大意题)；4. 考查考生对文章的隐含意义、延伸意义的推理判断能力(推理判断题)。

【词义猜测题】Ⅰ. 利用同义词或近义词来猜测词义。

有时，为了避免重复，作者会运用不同的词来表述同一意思。

此时会出现与之同义或近义的词语或结构，此时可以从该熟悉的词语或结构中推知生词的含义。

这种情况下，通常在生词和与其同义或近义的词或短语之间有表并列关系的词and或or等。

Ⅱ. 利用反义词或句子中的转折关系猜测词义。

反义词同样能够帮助我们理解生词的含义，像although，but，while，however，otherwise，on the other hand等词或词组通常是反义词线索的标志。

Ⅲ. 根据定义和解释猜测词义。

有些文章中尽管出现了生词，但作者可能会以某种方式对该生词进行解释，如利用means，or，that is to say，that is，in other words，namely等释义性词或短语来进行解释，或利用破折号、同位语、同位语从句、定语从句等来解释。

Ⅳ. 利用举例说明猜测词义。

有时，有些生词没有给出直接的解释，而是在其后举了一些相关的例子进行说明。

我们可以对这些例子进行归纳，即使不能完全猜测出生词的确切含义，也能猜测出其大致意思。

常见的表示举例说明的词和短语有：like，for example，for instance，such as，such ... as等。

Ⅴ. 利用上下文语境猜测词义。

猜测任何一个生词或短语的含义都离不开上下文的语境，此时就要求我们通过上下文来对该生词或短语进行合乎逻辑的推测。

Ⅵ. 利用词义搭配猜测词义。

[小题夯基练]1．(2020·潍坊调研)“I know that，Kim.And please，call me Bill.But what I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas.I need more input from you—more feedback on how things are going.I don't need a ‘yes man’．You never tell me what you think.You just smile as though everything is fine.”“But，”said Kim，“I feel that since you are my superior，it would be presumptuous of me to tell you what to do.”Q：The word“presumptuous”in the passage is close in meaning to “________”．A．full of respectB．too confident and rudeC．lacking in experienceD．too shy and quiet解析：B[本题考查对生词presumptuous意思的猜测。

根据生活常识可知，对于长辈和上司，随意称呼他们的名字和直接提意见是傲慢无礼的。

故选B项。

]2．(2019·衡水高考预测)Helen's attitude toward dealing with criminals has changed over the years.She used to believe that everyone could change and deserved a second chance.She now believes that some crimes are so heinous that those responsible should be shown no mercy.Q：What does the underlined word“heinous”mean?A．Guilty.B．Terrible.C．Accidental.D．Unimportant.解析：B[这个句子使用了so...that...句式，表示“如此……以至于……”。

第四讲根据上下文推断词句的含义——词句猜测题词句猜测题旨在考查考生根据上下文推断单词、短语或句子的本意或外延含义的能力，既可以考查生词的意义，也可以考查熟词的新意，还可以是对替代词所替代内容的判断。

除了直接的命题外，在阅读理解的文章中，常常有一些单词或短语超出了考试大纲，但又没有附加注释，也需要考生猜测词义才能准确理解文章，这是词义猜测题的一种简单命题形式。

【考查特点】Ⅰ.把握词句猜测题最常见的命题方式：(1)The phra se“...” in the sentence could be replaced by “________”．(2)The underlined word “...” in paragraph...refers to ________．(3)What is the meaning of the underlined word in the...paragraph？/What does the underlined word mean in the...paragraph?(4)Which of t he following is the closest in meaning to the phrase “...”？(5)The underlined word “...” most probably means “________”．(6)The underlined sentence in the second paragraph implies that ________．Ⅱ.掌握词句猜测题的考查角度：(1)猜测生词或熟词的含义。

(2)猜测短语的意义。

(3)猜测替代词所替代的内容(如it，one，they，this，that，these，those等)。

(4)猜测句意。

[考向1]词义猜测题——语境分析猜词义无论是直接的词义猜测题，还是文章中需要理解的生词，考生都可以利用构词法、同义词、近义词、反义词、逻辑关系、定义和解释、例证、同等关系及生活常识和文化背景等方法猜出单词或短语的意思，这些方法体现了高考对考生的文化品格要求越来越高。

第四讲词句猜测题——上下语境觅答案一、了解题型特点与设问方式题型特点设问方式词句猜测题着重考查利用同义或反义关系、构词法、语法和语篇文脉等理解生词的能力。

主要通过以下两点进行考查。

1.要求根据阅读材料，结合应有的常识和经验判断生词、词组或者熟词在特定语境中的含义以及一些句子的意思。

2.代词指代题也是词句猜测的常考题型该类题型常见的设问方式：The word“...”refers to/probablymeans“”.The underlined word“...”could best be replaced by.What do you think the expression“...”stands for？By saying“...”the author means.“...”as used in the passage，can best be defined as.Which of the following words can take the place of the word“...”？二、掌握3大猜测词义技法为做好词句猜测题，应当熟练掌握《普通高中英语课程标准》规定的词汇，在日常学习、训练中注重积累生僻词汇和短语，掌握构词法的基本知识，对各种前缀、后缀的变化形式了然于胸；还应学会根据上下文语境进行合理推测，掌握一定的解题技巧。

下面介绍三种行之有效的猜词技巧，希望对学生提高阅读理解中词句猜测题的解题能力有所帮助。

技法（一）利用上下文线索猜测词义定义作者有时会通过给某些词汇下定义来帮助读者理解词义，尤其是在一些科普类、社科类以及与专业内容相关的文章中。

此时，常使用的信号词汇有i.e.、is、are、is/are called、mean、refer to、known as等[典例]（2021·全国甲卷）Southbank，at an eastern bend in the Thames，is the center of British skateboarding，where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing.I loved it.I soon made friends with the local skaters.We spoke our ownlanguage.And my favorite：Safe.Safe meant cool.It meant hello.It meant don't worry about it.Once，when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆），I fell onto the stones，damaging a nerve in my hand，and Toby came over，helping me up：Safe，man.Safe.A few minutes later，when I landed the trick，my friends beat their boards loud，shouting：“Safe！Safe！Safe！”And that's what mattered—landing tricks，being a good skater. 29.What do the underlined words“Safe！Safe！Safe！”probably mean？A.Be careful！B.Well done！C.No way！D.Don't worry！[解析]根据本段中的And my favorite：Safe.Safe meant cool.可知，作者将“Safe”定义为“cool”，即出色的；同时结合下文，在作者成功完成动作后，朋友们应该用“Safe”为作者喝彩。

2020届高考英语二轮复习题型精准练-阅读理解（词意猜测题）1、For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue N.Y.，today is speech day，and right now it's Chris Palaez's turn. The eight-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should... should…”Chris trips on the “-ld，”a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support “... Vote for... me…”Except for some stumbles. Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion. Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.A son of immigrants, Chris started learning English a little over three years ago. Whaleyre-calls(回想起）how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，”Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘ I don't know，but I want to know.’”Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀）about themselves.“Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities，”Whaley says，“is very difficult fora child who came into the classroom not feeling confident. ”1. What made Chris nervous?A. Telling a story.B. Making a speech.C. Taking a test.D. Answering a question.2. What does the underlined word “stumbles”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Silly jokes.B. Bad manners.C. Spelling mistakes.D. Improper pauses.3. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley's project is to .A. inspire students' love for politicsB. prepare students for their future jobsC. help students see their own strengthsD. assess students’ public speaking skills4. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?A. Humorous.B. Ambitious.C. Caring.D. Demanding.2、The face of the four US presidents on Mount Rushmore will likely last for centuries.But at a newly opened exhibit in Japan，you can catch them only for about eight months. This year, the annual sand sculpture event at the Sand Museum in Tottori (鸟取县），Japan，is focused on another country. This is the 10th anniversary of the event. Artists came from 19 countries to shape sand into different sculptures that represent events in US history and American landmarks.Tottori is a remote city in western Japan. In the past, not many tourists traveled to it. To attract more visitors，Tot tori officials decided to use a natural resource：sand They decided to create a sand museum that would house a series of sand sculptures based on different geographic areas of the world. The sand from each year’s exhibition is used again the next year. The project has been a success. About 500,000 people visit the museum during the eight months. Some return year after year to see the new sculptures.The city is now a popular spot for sand sculpture artists too. Sculptors from around the world come to Tottori each spring, spending a few weeks working on their masterpieces. They use special tools to smooth the sandy surfaces, cut angles and details. They use only sand and water to create the huge sculptures, some of which tower over their creators.Originally，the artists built their creations outside. But the works lasted less than two months outdoors. So the museum built a permanent structure to house the artworks, which extended their life to eight months. Now many more tourists get to see the sculptures. Still，the fact that this art is not permanent is part of the appeal. The temporary sculptures reflect the Japanese value of appreciating the fleeting(短暂的）nature of the world.Tottori is not the only Japanese town that shows temporary art like this. Sapporo，in northern Japan，hosts a similar exhibit in the winter, using snow instead of sand That will be just about the time that the US sand sculpture exhibition is taken apart, and the sand is saved for next year's show.1. Why is sand sculpture event held every year in Tottori?A. To show the wonderful artworks of the city.B. To show the diverse culture of the city.C. To represent the character of the city.D. To attract more visitors to the city.2. What does the underlined wor d “tower” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Be huger.B. Be higher.C. Be heavier.D. Be nicer.3. What do the exhibits in Tottori and Sapporo show?A. The changing seasons offer artists chances to create arts.B. Artists are always inspired by the nature of the world.C. Natural works of art are popular all over the world.D. The sand is more popular to artists than the snow.4. What is the best title of this passage?A. The Popularity of SandB. Celebrating World in SandC. A Special Sand ExhibitionD. Artists' Contribution to the World3、Preparing Cities for Robot CarsThe possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurist's dream, years away from materializing in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test trulyself-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted，isn't leading the way here. Companies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country. It's hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however long it takes, the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is regulated.While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars （and rightfully so), policymakers also should be talking about how self-driving vehicles can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions(排放) and offer more convenient, affordable mobility options. The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.Do we want to copy—or even worsen —the traffic of today with driverless cars? Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving vehicles. They tolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, which encourages urban spread. They take their driverless car to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle the building to avoid paying for parking. Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning, they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport—an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing(叫车) services.A study from the University of California at Davis suggested that replacing petrol-powered private cars worldwide with electric, self-driving and shared systems could reduce carbon emissions from transportation 80% and cut the cost of transportation infrastructure(基础设施）and operations 40% by 2050. Fewer emissions and cheaper travel sound pretty appealing. The first commercially available driverless cars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost of self-driving technology as well as liability and maintenance issues(责任与维护问题).But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and more people become comfortable with the technology.Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless vehicles doesn't extend the worst aspects of the car-controlled transportation system we have today. The coming technological advancement presents a chance for cities and states todevelop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.1. According to the author, attention should be paid to how driverless carscan .A. help deal with transportation-related problemsB. provide better services to customersC. cause damage to our environmentD. make some people lose jobs2. As for driverless cars, what is the author’s major concern?A. Safety.B. Side effects.C. Management.D. Affordability.3. What does the underlined word ''fielded'' in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Employed.B. Replaced.C. Shared.D. Reduced.4. What is the author s attitude to the future of self-driving cars?A. Doubtful.B. Sympathetic.C. Disapproving.D. Positive.4、A Very Endangered Species Less Than 2,000 in the WildAccording to the census(普查)of 2014，there are only 1，864 giant pandas alive in the wild. It is one of the rarest and most endangered species in the world Thus the giant panda was selected and used as the symbol of the WWP" since its formation in 1861.The Size of a Giant PandaA wild giant panda measures 75 centimeters tall and 1. 5 meters long on average. A wild panda generally weighs about 60-73 kilograms, with the largest recorded 110 kilograms. Males are about 1/6 larger than females. Pandas in the zoos are bigger，and can weigh up to 150 kilograms.Giant Pandas’ Lifestyle —Low Stress and SolitudeGiant pandas spend most of their time eating，resting, or seeking food They are alone most of the time. Males and females only meet during the breeding season in spring. Giant pandas prefer shallow slopes and solitary living. They use scent markers to avoid one another.Where Do Giant Pandas Live?Giant pandas live in large bamboo forests on humid (温暖潮湿的）and relatively high mountain slopes —about 1，200 to 3,100 meters above sea level.Giant pandas were once widespread across central，southern, and eastern China，and China s neighboring countries of Myanmar and northern Vietnam. However, their habitat has shrunk to a few patches in western central China, due to China’s farming and logging practices.Currently，giant pandas mainly live in the Qin Mountains in Shaanxi Province，and the Min Mountains in Sichuan and Gansu Provinces.Their Food 99% Bamboo99% of giant pandas’food is the tender stems，shoots, and leaves of bamboo. Because bamboo is low in nutrition, one giant panda needs to eat about 12 to 38 kilograms of bamboo a day, up to 40% of its own weight. Giant pandas spend as long as 14 hours eating a day.1 % of their food consists of other plants，even meat. Wild giant pandas eat grass，wild fruits，insects, even small animals if they can catch them.1. What contributes to the WWF choosing the giant panda as its symbol?A. Its existing situation.B. Its lovely appearance.C. Its special lifestyle.D. Its shrunk habitat.2. What does the underlined word “solitary” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Only one of something.B. Not often visitedC. Spending a lot of time alone.D. Doing something alone.3. Where can you find wild pandas now?A. In the central，southern, and eastern parts of China.B. In the country of Myanmar and northern Vietnam.C. In the bamboo forests of Qin and Min Mountains.D. In Shaanxi, Guangxi, Sichuan and Gansu Provinces.4. According to the passage，we can know that .A. the largest wild female panda can weigh 110 kilogramsB. the situation is mainly caused by human activitiesC. you can often see two or three wild pandas togetherD. pandas will never eat anything else except bamboo5、One day a little boy, annoyed by his father's decision for him to become a grocer, decides that he will never grow up. It's very boring to work in a grocery and staying a child is his protest against it. This strange little boy-man, never separated from a tin drum he is always banging, is our hero of the table. It covers three crucial decades of 20th century. Little Oskar Matzerath will experience love, war and imprisonment in a story that paints an unforgettable picture of Central Europe between 1923 and 1954.This is an overview of the story of The Tin Drum，the most famous work by the German Nobel-winning author Gunter Grass, who passed away on April 13 at the age of 87. The Tin Drum also established Grass as one of the leading authors of Germany. It also set a high bar of comparison for all of his following works. As his best-known fiction is both the story of an individual and of an age, Grass life cannot be understood without referring to the history of Germany. He was called “Germany’s conscience”，because he reminded Germans of a past during the Second World War that many would have rather forgotten.This sometimes made him unpopular. Many Germans did not agree in 1989 when he said that East Germany and West Germany should remain separate, as a united country would be too strong and threaten the world’s peace. And Grass was called a hypocrite when he revealed in his memoir Peeling the Onion (2006) that he had been a teen-age member of the Waffen-SS，the Nazi (纳粹) Party's fighting force. The man who had blamed the actions of others had aless-than-perfect record himself.Grass was a man of the pen and the page and also a man with a gift for speaking to the public.His writing was noisy and annoying, but one had to listen to it, a little like the sound of the drum banged by his most famous literary creation.1. In The Tin Drum ，the hero .A. decides he will never grow up to escape from the warB. doesn't want to become a grocer as his father expectsC. refuses to be separated from the tin drum he is playingD. has an unforgettable experience involving love and hatred2. What does the und erlined word “hypocrite” mean?A. Someone unwilling to believe there is good in people.B. Someone enjoying blaming others for their own mistakes.C. Someone pretending to be more virtuous than one really is.D. Someone having justice on his side and pursuing perfection.3. What can we infer from the passage?A. Oskar Matzerath's stories were modeled on Grass's life.B. Critics applauded Grass's argument for separation of Germany.C. Grass's life and works can be best understood from a historical perspective.D. No other writer in Germany could be Grass's equal in perfect record.4. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?A. To give some background information about Grass's early life.B. To present the history of Germany through the page of Grass.C. To analyze what has made The Tin Drum so popular in Germany.D. To introduce Gunter Grass and his most famous work to readers.6、As the days get shorter and the chilly weather rolls in , we all want to curl up in a blanket and hibernate until spring rolls around. But making time to get outside in the sun, even when it’s cold out, could have bigger mood benefits than you might realize.While the link between sunshine and mental health is nothing new, new research from Brigham Young University(BYU) has shown that the association may be even stronger than previously realized. It finds that sunlight exposure is by far the greatest weather-related factor determining mental health outcomes. In other words: more sunshine, more happiness.For the study, a psychologist, a physicist and a statistician from BYU teamed up to compare daily environmen tal data from the university’s Physics and AstronomyWeather Station with emotional health data archived by day for 16,452 adult therapy patients who were being treated at the BYU Counseling and Psychological Services Center.Exposure to sunlight is a significant factor in seasonal affective disorder. Research has shown that the brain produces more of the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin on sunny days than it does on darker days. What’s more, lack of sunlight is linked with lower vitamin D levels, which in turn has been correlated with depression and low energy.If you’re getting enough sun, your emotions should remain relatively stable, the researchers found. But as the amount of sunlight in the day is reduced, levels of emotional pain can soar. Other weather variables including temperature, pollution and rain were not found to have an impact on mental health.“We were surprised that many of the weather and pollution variables we included in the study were not significantly correlated with clients’ scor es on the distress measure once we had accounted for suntime,” Dr. Mark Beecher, a professor of psychology at the university and the study’s lead author, told The Huffington Post. “People tend to associate rainy days, pollution, and other meteorological ph enomena with sadness or depression, but we did not find that.”1．What does the author suggest we do in Paragraph 1?A．Realized the benefits of sunshine B．Avoid hibernating in springtime C．Curl up in a blanket in cold weather D．Enjoy sunshine even in cold weather 2．The underlined word “soar”in Paragraph 5 most probably means “”?A．rise sharply B．vary unstably C．drop slightly D．change greatly 3．What does the passage say about the research does by BYU?A．It is done on normal adults of various agesB．It is carried out by Dr Mark Beecher aloneC．It concludes the sunshine means happinessD．It finds that temperature affects mental health4．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Lower vitamin D levels are helpful in keeping us energeticB．The research findings are inconsistent with the popular beliefC．The more sunshine we get, the less excited we are likely to feelD．The link between sunshine and mental health was unknown before.7、A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong?Avoiding temptation(诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers are less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers don’t believe that one’s willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our self-control strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpower—at least to a point.Willpower may also be made less vulnerable(脆弱) to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study self-control often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercise in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of self-control may improve willpower strength.The evidence from willpower-exhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Year’s Eve is the worst possible approach. Being exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, don’t try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit is in place, Baumeister says, you’ll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and won’t require making decisions at all.Many questions about the nature of self-control remain to be answered by further research. Yet it seems likely that with clear goals, good self-monitoring and a little practice, you can train your willpower to stay strong in the face of temptation.1.From the studies in the passage we learn that ______.A.people have unlimited self-controlB.high m otivation ensures one’s successC.willpower is hardly completely exhaustedD.too many temptations often lead to failure2.The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 mos t probably means ______.A.make use ofB.run out ofC.buildD.increase3.The author compares self-control to muscles ______.A.to prove the long-term effects of willpowerB.to show the significance of regular exerciseC.to argue that self-control can be easily used upD.to explain the benefits of practicing self-control4.To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer?A.“I will gi v e up dessert and do exercise.”B.“I will set three goals this new semester.”C.“I will keep myself from any temptation.”D.“I will read an English novel every month.”8、 A “Game of Thrones” themed hotel made just of snow and ice has been finished in Lap land, Finland. Located in the resort of Kittila, which is 200 kilometers above the Arctic Circle and around 90 minutes from Helsinki, the destination is made up of 24 rooms—10 of which are suites for guests staying overnight.Temperatures reach -5℃ inside, so high-quality thermal(保温的)sleeping bags are on hand to keep guests warm, as well as a hot berry juice in the morning. Although it’s recommended that guests stay at the hotel for a maximum of one night due to the icy conditions, there are warm log cabins available should they wish to extend their stay in the Snow Village. Guests can also visit a restaurant, cinema, chapel and bar, all made entirely of snow and ice. Guests also receive a guided tour inside the Snow Village, a buffet breakfast in the log restaurant, and a diploma to commemorate their stay.Travelers can book an overnight visit at the snow hotel or simply take a day trip to the Snow Village, which covers an area of about 20, 000 square meters. The village is open for visitors daily and has a cinema, a chapel, an arctic bar that serves drinks in glasses carved from ice, and a restaurant with frozen dining furniture and a menu featuring reindeer (驯鹿)steak While it’s been constructed yearly since 2000, this is the first time the Snow Village has included a “Game of Thrones” themed section.Kittila is also a great location to view the Northern Lights, and Snow Village offers snowmobile safaris snowmobile safaris (旅行)where guests can try to catch a glimpse of Greenland’s natural phen omena, as well as activities like reindeer-sledding and ice-sculpting classes.1.What can we learn about the themed hotel from the first paragraph?A.It is 200 kilometers from Helsinki.B.It is 110 kilometers from the Arctic Circle.C. It is in the resort of Kittila.D.It is made up of 34 rooms.2.What does the underlined word “commemorate” mean?A.provefortC.coverD.pay3.What is the area of the Snow Village?A.2000 square meters.B.18,000 square meters.C.20,000 square meters.D.22,000 square meters.4.In which column of a website can we find the text?A.Geography.B.Travel.C.Climate.D.Culture.答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.B 2.D 3.C 4.C解析：1. B细节题。

2020届高考英语二轮复习题型精准练 4 -阅读理解（主旨大意题）1、Languages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going. When the world was still populated byhunter-gatherers,small, tightly knit (联系)groups developed their own patterns of speech independent of each other.Some language experts believe that 10,000 years ago, when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12,000 languages between them.Soon afterwards, many of those people started settling down to become farmers, and their languages too became more settled and fewer in number. In recent centuries, trade, industrialisation, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education,especially globalisation and better communications in the past few decades, all have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.At present, the world has about 6,800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven. The general rule is that mild zones have relatively few languages, often spoken by many people, while hot, wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers. Europehas only around200 languages; the Americas about1,000; Africa 2 400; and Asia and the Pacific perhaps 3,200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for well over 800. The median number (中位数)oflanguages are spoken by fewer people speakers is a mere 6,000, which means that half the world’ｓthan that.Already well over 400 of the total of, 6,800 languages are close to extinction(消亡), with only a few elderly speakers left. Pick, at random, Busuu in Cameroon (eight remainingspeakers),Chiapaneco in Mexico(150), Lipan Apache in the United States(two or three)or Wadjiguin Australia (one, with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival.1.What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times?A.They developed very fast.B.They were large in number.C.They had similar patterns .D.They were closely connected.ined in paragraph 2?2.Which of the following best explains “dominant” underlplex .B.Advanced.C.Powerful .D.Modern.3.How many languages are spoken by less than 6,000 people at present?A.About 6,800B.About 3,400C.About 2,400D.About 1,2004.What is the main idea of the text?A.New languages will be created.B.People's lifestyles are reflected in languages.C.Human development results in fewer languages.D.Geography determines language evolution.2、Would you buy a car that released calming smells into the air when you are stuck in heavy traffic? Would you buy a robot that smells like a human being?Many people have seen the 3-D computer-made environments of virtual (虚拟的）reality(VR). Now these virtual worlds will not just look and sound real. Researchers have created VRenvironments that even smell like the real things. With the new technology，users open a virtualdoor and step into a new environment, like a rainforest. After they enter this virtual world, specialequipment releases forest-like smells into the air to make the experience seem more real.Suzanne Fisher-Murray said "It is a really wonderful experience that you have because youreexploring this environment and you have smells with it."In the United States, Smell-O-Vision was designed to provide smells during the showing ofa movie. The Smell-O-Vision system was once popular in the 1960s. Now, Emanuela Maggionisays it is close to becoming popular again, "People will be impressed by the connection withemotions，memories，and …the sense of smell，" Maggioni said. "It is unbelievable what we cando with technology."The uses for smell technology are not just limited to films and the performing arts.Researchers showed a computer program where users could imagine themselves driving a car. Thesystem included a special smell-spraying machine. Dmitrijs Dmitrenko said，"We want to deliverthe smell of lavender (薫衣草）every time the person drives over the speed limit. We chooselavender because it’s a very calming smell. "Scientists are experimenting with smell instead of sounds or image-based alerts ontelecommunications equipment. And businesses are already using smell to influence people’behavior. "Not only…in stores…But on the other side，you can create and stimulate (刺激）immediate buying, " Maggioni said "So you’re in a library and you smell coffee and actually youare unconsciously having the need to drink a coffee. "1. Using smell technology, researchers make VR environments .A. have a smell of a rainforestB. even smell like real onesC. look like a 4-D environmentD. impress people with a virtual world2. The example of Snell-O-Vision proves that .A. America is the first to use smell technologyB. cinemas are the most suitable for smell senseC. smell technology has been tried beforeD. it was out of date to use smell-spraying devices3. How is smell technology used by businessmen?A. To make buyers understand salesmen better.B. To remind people of their unrealistic buying.C. To help customers choose their favorite goods.D. To encourage people to buy something suddenly.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The developments of smell technology.B. A major breakthrough of smell technology.C. The sense of smell in human communication.D. The advanced smell-spraying machines.3、For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative."It's no secret that China has always been a source(来源)of inspiration for designers," says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to someof the biggest fashion(时尚)shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学)on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences."China is impossible to overlook," says Hill. "Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion —they are central to its movement. "Of course, only are today's top Western designers being influenced by China-some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese." Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs-and beating them hands down in design and sales," adds Hil.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. "The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers," she says. "China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China-its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways."1.What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A. It promoted the sales of artworks.B. It attracted a large number of visitors.C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes.D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.2.What does Hill say about Chinese women?A. They are setting the fashion.B. They start many fashion campaigns.C. They admire super models.D. They do business all over the world.3.What do the underlined words "taking on" in paragraph 4 mean?A. learning fromB. looking down onC. working withD. competing against4.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldB.A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkC. Differences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsD. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends4、Sometimes，you just can’t help it; maybe you’re watching a sad movie, or thinking about the friend who moved away. Next thing you know, you feel pressure in your throat, your eyes are watering，and you have tears running down your cheeks.According to Ad Vingerhoets. a professor of psychology at Tilburg University，in the Netherlands, who is one of the few scientists in the world who have studied crying, there are three types of tears. Basal tears are the first type. They act as a protective barrier between the eyes and the rest of the world Next are reflex tears. They wash your eyes clean when something gets in them. Finally，there are emotional tears. “These are released in response to emotional states，”explains Vingerhoets.Scientists believe crying has something to do with how humans developed and learned to depend on each other. “Humans are very complex social creatures，” says Lauren Bylsma，aprofessor at the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania. “It seems that tears serve to arousehelp and support from others she says.Vingerhoets agrees. “I think that the reason why humans shed tears has something to dothat’s the time when we are still dependent on adults for love andwith our childhood,”　he say, “protection and care. The major advantage of emotional tears is that you can target them at aspecific person.”Vingerhoets says this ability could have come in handy in prehistoric times，when humans were living among dangerous animals. Tears were a safer way to get attention. “In this case，it is better to use a silent signal to ask for help, ”he says.Vingerhoets and Byhma do frequent studies to better understand why humans cry.According to Byhma. there is still much more to discover. “It’s surprising, ”she says，“how much we still don’t know.”1. In the scientist’s opinion, crying is.A. a sign of human evolutionB. a result of human kindnessC. a cause of personal growthD. a means of relying on each other2. The underlined phrase “this ability” in the last paragraph refers to the abilityto .A. aim tears at someoneB. seek help wiselyC. cry emotionallyD. appeal to other people3. From the passage, we learn that Ad Vingerhoets and Lauren Bylsma .A. hold different opinions about the causes of tearsB. think positively of the effects of tearsC. are working together to study tearsD. have learned enough about tears4. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. The types of tearsB. The components of tearsC. The science of tearsD. The opinions about tears5、NASA might be famous for sending rockets up to space quickly. But it will be more famousfor making your next holiday come more quickly.The space agency is working on a new plane, which could solve the problems of supersonic(超音速的) flight and vastly increase the speed of journeys abroad. If successful, the plane would beable to fly between New York and London in just three hours. And it would reduce the time spentflying other journeys by a half, since it could be used more broadly. Until now, the problem withsuch planes has been the sonic boom(声爆), made famous by the original Concorde. That happenswhen a plane reaches supersonic speeds.It is a thunderous noise that upsets people on the ground---- disturbing animals and evencausing physical problems to materials and houses underneath. It was that effect that led Congressto ban such planes from being used over the US land, a decision that in turn was responsible forConcorde’s failing to be commercially used.In view of the problem, the space agency has developed a new technology and tried it out inwind tunnels, and now believes that it could be put to commercial use. That plane will fly as highas 55,000 feet---- far higher than normal planes---and make a sound of only 60 decibels. That’s far less than 90 decibels thrown out by normal planes, and is roughly in line with a car on themotorway or a busy restaurant.“As long as we can get endorsement from the general public, the plane will probably besomething that’s acceptable,” said Peter Coen, project manager for NASA’s commercial supersonic research team, in a new Bloomberg report. “If we get approved, we will have thefull-sized version of the plane tried out and the plane will be put into use.”1.Why does the author mention Concorde?A.To suggest the rapid development of planes.B.To stress the negative effect of sonic booms.C.To introduce how a commercial plane is designed.D.To show Congress’ important rolein making planes.2.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A.The basic data of the new plane.B.The working principle of the new plane.C.The problems of the new plane.D.The potential market of the new plane.3.What does the underlined word “endorsement” in paragraph 5 mean?A.Responsemitment.C.InvestmentD.Agreement4.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To inform people of NASA’s new plane.B.To prove the disadvantages of supersonic flight.C.To explain why speed matters in supersonic flight.D.To clarify some misunderstandings about commercial planes.6、Life at the Institute is more than just classes and homework 一community members pride themselves on their curricular(课程）and extracurricular work in the arts, athletics and more. Whether it’s taking part in a living group，playing on one of our NCAA Division m sports teams or taking time to learn new dance moves, Institute life has no boundaries.ArtsArt, engineering, science, and invention are interconnected throughout MIT. Explore the Arts at MIT Portal（门口网站).Athletics，Physical Education and RecreationAt MIT，exceptional students apply to athletics，physical education, and recreation with the same passion，drive and work ethic as they do in academics to reach their complete potential. Intensity and commitment to excellence can be found in all of DAPER's participants.The Institute sponsors the largest NCAA Division IE athletic program among colleges inthe country with 33 university sports. DAPER features more than 30 club teams while it offers an expansive variety of intra-mural(校内的）competition. Physical education，a general Institute requirement, contains health and wellness concepts in addition to specific skill instruction.Recreational sports include 200-plus programs annually，including fitness training，group exercise and specialty events.Visit the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) websitefor more information.1. What do we know about the life at MIT?A. The students are proud of only their classes and homework.B. MIT offers students colorful after-school activities and community groups.C. The students have no limits to the curricular and extracurricular activities.D. Extracurricular activities in MIT focus on arts and athletics.2. If you want to know about Arts in MIT，what should you do?A. Visit the DAPER website.B. Pay a visit in person.C. Make a call.D. Log on to the MIT Portal.3. What do we know about DAPER?A. All students are encouraged to apply to DAPER.B. DAPER is famous for its over 30 club teams and varieties of competition.C. Participants will fulfil their potential and better themselves after joining DAPER.D. Participants will learn health and wellness concepts in the Recreational sports team.7、Chinese audiences seemed not to satisfy with the third season of the highly anticipated food documentary A Bite of China.Even though the series maintained high viewership ratings since its comeback, much higher than other programs aired at the same time, the ranking on Douban, a social networking websitefeaturing films, literature and events, slipped to 3. 7 out of 10, compared with 9. 3 and 8. 4, respectively, for the first two seasons.Picky viewers complained that some of the narration was not accurate, while others pinpointed misleading content. At the same time, a food blogger questioned whether it was appropriate to give a close-up shot(特写镜头) of the poisonous plant nandina(南天竹) in a food program.A Bite of China, which debuted in 2012, became hugely popular nationwide for its quality introduction of some rarely-known and mouthwatering domestic cuisine. In the new show, however, watchers were not satisfied with "irrelevant" food references, such as lipsticks made from Chinese traditional medicine and martial arts(武术) master.The first episode introduced a hand-made iron frying pan from east China's Shandong Province, which prompted thousands of Chinese Internet users to buy one from China s leading ecommerce website Tmall in the next few days. Sales of the pan at "Zhensanhuan" surged 6,000 times compared with a year ago. according to Beijing Youth Daily.In response to overwhelming criticism and questions, A Bite of China production crew responded on Weibo that they sought innovation despite the risks following the first two phenomenal seasons."It is unavoidable to make comparisons with the first two, and some audiences may not accept the changes," the crew said. "We explore the culture and civilization behind food, and give food a historic touch. That's why we feature culinary(烹饪的) tools, feast and rituals, as well as a healthy diet to show Chinese wisdom and philosophy, which has not been shown in any food programs before."1.Why does the passage mention nandina?A.Because some of the narration is not accurate.B.Because it may be improper to give a close-up shot of a poisonous plant.C.Because it is misleading content.D.Because it is not attractive at all to most picky viewers.2.Which of the following elements leads to viewers' dissatisfaction with the new show?A.Some mouth-watering domestic cuisines.B.Non-food items.C.Some rarely-known cuisines.D.The increasing sales of the pan at "Zhensanhuan".3.According to its production crew, what is unique to A Bite of China Ⅲ?A.It makes comparisons with the first two seasons.B.It tells the story of some martial arts related to food.C.It receives overwhelming criticism and questions from audiences.D.It focuses on cooking tools，rituals and healthy eating.4.What is the best title for the passage?A.A Bite of China ⅢDraws Criticism from AudiencesB.A Bite of China ⅢMaintains High Viewer-ship RatingsC.A Bite of China ⅢChanges for the WorseD.A Bite of China ⅢExplains Its Purposes8、We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by peoplewho are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with theuncomfortable silence.What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence.It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers,ctice thatconsider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social praresults in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships润滑剂) forwouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute atIndiana University Southeast. "Almost every great love story and each big business deal beginswith small talk," he explains. "The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect withothers, not just communicate with them."In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people ontheir way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter;the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with theirserver reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. "Itthat talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband," says Dunn. "But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also."Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. "Small talk is the basis of good manners,"he says.1.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Addiction to smartphones.B.Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C.Absence of communication between strangers.D.Impatience with slow service.2.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Showing good manners.B.Relating to other people.C.Focusing on a topic.D.Making business deals.3.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improves family relationships.B.It raises people's confidence.C.It matters as much as a formal talk.D.It makes people feel good.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation CountsB.Ways of Making Small TalkC.Benefits of Small TalkD.Uncomfortable Silence答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.B; 4.C解析：本文是一篇议论文。

第四讲猜测词义题在阅读中我们经常会遇到许多生词。

这时许多同学立即翻阅词典，查找词义。

这样做不但费时费力，而且影响阅读速度、影响对语篇的整体把握。

事实上，阅读材料中的每个词与它前后的词语或句子甚至段落都有联系。

我们可以利用语境（各种已知信息）推测、判断某些生词的词义。

近年来全国统一高考中加大了对考生猜词义能力的考查，因此，掌握一定的猜词技巧，对突破高考阅读理解、提高我们的英语语言能力都有非常重要的意义。

常见的题干有：1) Which of the following is the closest in meaning to theword？2) The word... could best be replaced by.3) In the... paragraph, the word... means (refers to).4) According to the passage,... probably means.5) The author uses the word... to mean.猜测词义时，一般可利用以下四个方面的线索：一是针对性的解释针对性解释是作者为了更好的表达思想，在文章中对一些重要的概念、难懂的术语或高深的词汇等所做的通俗化的解释。

这些解释提供的信息明确具体，所使用的语言通俗易懂，利用它们来猜测词义就非常简单。

1.根据定义（definition）猜测词义如果生词有一个句子（定语从句或是同位语<同位语前常有 or, similarly, that is to say, in other words, namely, or other,say, i.g. 等>或是同位语从句）或段落来定义,或使用破折号，冒号，分号后的内容和引号括号中的内容加以解释和定义，那么理解这个句子或段落本身就是推断词义。

定义常用的谓语动词多为：be, mean, deal with, be considered, to be, be called, define,represent, refer to, signify 等。