高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解高效练习(6)

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校辽宁2016高考英语阅读理解【二轮】摸底精练（6）阅读理解。

The French word renaissance means rebirth.It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France，then adopted by historians of culture，by art historians，and eventually by music historians，all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450－1600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe.Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.To these scholars this meant a return to human—as opposed to spiritual values.Fulfillment in life—as opposed to concern about an afterlife—became a desirable goal，and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on.Artists and writers now turned to secular(不朽的)as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period—how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed，experienced，discussed，and circulated.They could see the architectural monuments，sculptures(雕塑)，plays，and poems that were being rediscovered，but they could not actually hear ancient music—although they could read the writings of classical philosophers，poets，essayists，and music theorists that were becoming available in translation.They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect.For example，the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time.He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors，painters，architects，and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques.Furthermore，music changed so rapidly during this century and a half—though at different rates in different countries—that we cannot define a single Renaissance style.36．What is the passage mainly about?A．The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.B．The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance.C．The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.D．The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance.37．The underlined word “now” in Paragraph 1 refers to ________. A．1855B．the period of the RenaissanceC．tile time of the classical civilizations of Greece and RomeD．the time at which the author wrote the passage38．It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of ________.A．spirituality in everyday lifeB．communication among artists across EuropeC．a cultural emphasis on human valuesD．religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes39．What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome? A．Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts. B．It was played on instruments that are familiar to modern audiences. C．It expressed more different ideals than classical sculpture，painting and poetry.D．It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.40．According to the passage，why was Bernardino Cirillo disappointed with the music of his time?A．It did not contain enough religious themes.B．It had little emotional impact on audiences.C．It was not complex enough to appeal to musicians.D．It was too dependent on the art and literature of his time.36．C [主旨大意题。

2023届新高考英语高频考点专项练习：专题四考点06 形容词和副词（C卷）一、填空1.Most of the people on the course were _____ (profession) athletes.2.Other changes include more _____ (tolerate) attitudes to some pop cultures.3.Her _____ (impress) smile always makes people warm.4.This job is so boring. I wish I could do something more __________(create) such as writing and painting.5.To stay healthy, people should exercise more and maintain a ______(balance) diet6.Think twice before you take actions, which is _______ (benefit) to you7.The new meeting room is twice _________(large) than the old one.8.The world is ______________(flexible) than you think and it's waiting for you to hammer it into shape.9.As we all know, the Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world—the _________(long) wall in the world.10.Now, I have a strong feeling that the past 10 months has been the __________(influential) months of my life.11.He was shaking______ (violent)．12.If you are planning to do exercise ____ (regular), or you're doing it now.13.I could think_________(logical) and produce an answer quicker.14.Several people have been ___________(violent) attacked in the subway.15.It is still _____________ (technical) possible for them to win.16.Her family was (exceptional) poor and all she had was one pair of shoes.17.___________(obvious), we don't want to spend too much money.18.Scientists hope that these precautions will prevent any _________(far) damage to the painting.19.The _________(hard) you work, the greater progress you will make.20.His first book is of great use for our course. But his latest one is _________(well) worth reading.二、阅读理解We're loving the sea to death. We swim into it, live near it, build beside it, and even imagine about living under the sea. For much of our history, we have turned to "hard engineering" to control the marine （海洋的） environment and manage its influence on us. We build dams, sea walls and channels. But all these efforts seem to fail, because we've not been thinking about design of structures with respect to ecology. Some coastal structures create shade, which reduces the growth of seaweed. Bright lights at night contuse species such as turtles (海龟) That's why blue engineering comes in.Johnson, a marine ecologist, is advocating for "blue engineering" the marine version of the "green engineering" movement on land that has seen nations like Singapore building the walls and roofs of the concrete jungle with plant life.Researchers with the World Harbour Project are creating tiles (瓦片) similar to the natural structuresfound on rocky shores with 3D printing technology. These make more attractive homes for marine creatures. Researchers are also actively seeding these tiles with local seaweeds and creatures such as the Sydney rock oyster, which is particularly good at improving water quality. Twelve harbors around the world are taking part in this marine tile experiment, each working with their own unique marine life.It's a far cry from the days when huge numbers of old tyres were thrown into the sea to build "artificial reefs(礁石)".Those early attempts are now costing millions to remove, showing just how far we have yet to go in understanding how best to co-habit with the underwater world.1.What do we know about "hard engineering"?A.It has improved sea environment.B.It controls the influence of sea well.C.It has failed to achieve its purpose.D.It makes living under the sea possible.2.What does the underlined word "contuse" in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Injure.B.Heat.C.Defend.D.Involve.3.Which of the following is a form of "blue engineering"?A.Growing plant life on concrete buildings.B.Building rocky shores with 3D printers.C.Creating an artificial reef with old tyres.D.Building structures benefiting sea creatures.4.What's the main idea of the passage?A.Two ways of sea engineeringB.The green engineering movement.C.Construction of artificial reefs.D.Research on blue engineering.三、语法填空In much areas of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan ①_______ Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might ②_______ (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal ③_______ (create) special designs.The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, ④_______ (use) twigs (树枝) to remove it. Over time, ⑤_______ the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly.Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which ⑥_______ (gradual) turned into chopsticks. Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, ⑦_______ lived from roughly 551 to 479 BC, influenced the ⑧_______ (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and ⑨_______ (be) too violent for use at the table.Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat ⑩_______ their hands.答案以及解析一、填空1.答案：professional解析：句意：球场上的大多数人都是职业运动员。

考前冲刺卷(六)第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

ALess than 60 percent of students now entering four­year American colleges are likely to graduate.The completion rate is lower than almost any other wealthy country，and worst for poor and minority students.On Tuesday President Obama gave a nationally broadcast speech to students about the importance of staying in school.He spoke on the first day of classes at a high school in Virginia.He talked about personal responsibility，and took himself as an example of someone who overcame difficulties.“My father left my family when I was two years old，and I was raised by a single mother who had to work and struggled at times to pay the bills and wasn’t always able to give us things the other kids had.There were times when I missed having a father in my life.There were times when I was lonely and felt like I didn’t fit in，” said President Obama.But he told students that problems in their own lives should not stop them from learning.“There’s no excuse for talking back to your teacher，or cutting class or dropping out of school.There’s no excuse for not trying.”This was not the first presidential speech to students.Ronald Reagan spoke from the White House in 1988.And George H.W.Bush spoke from a school in Washington in 1991.But many conservatives(保守派) criticized plans for the speech.Some called it “socialized education” or federal interference(干预)in local schools.Others feared it would be too political.Some schools decided not to show the speech.But the White House released(公布) the text on Monday，and that calmed a lot of critics.On Sunday，on the CBS program “Face the Nation”，Education Secretary Arne Duncan said 30 percent of students do not graduate from high school.He called the dropout rate “staggering(令人难以置信的)”.It represents more than a million students every year who entered the ninth grade but did not complete the 12th grade.1.President Obama gave a nationally broadcast speech on Tuesday to .A.criticize the students who talked back to their parentsB.tell the students how he struggled to go to school in his childhoodC.encourage students to drop outD.persuade the students to go on with their studies even if they have problems答案D解析细节理解题。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校2016高考英语二轮阅读理解高效训练（6）Barack Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs—what dothey have in common? They are, of course, allAmericans. And according to a survey by socialnetworking site badoo. com, they all bestillustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”.But just what does it mean to say someone is“cool”? Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd.Yale University art professor Robert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th c entury West African philosophy(哲学). “Cool” relates to ideas of grace(优雅) under pressure.“In Africa, ” he writes, “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness, silence, and life. ”The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the US in the p eriod after World War Ⅱ. “Post-war ‘cool’ was in part an expression of war-weariness. . . it went against the strict social rules of the time, ” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules:Anatomy of an Attitude.But it was the American actor James Dean who became the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause. Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities. He always gets the girl, smokes cigarettes, wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies(欺凌弱小者). In the movie, Dean showed what “cool” would mean to American young people for the next 60 years.Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics stars. Often in movies about schools, students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die.But many teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools.“Call it the Harry Potterization of America—a time when being smart is the new cool, ” writes journalist Joe Sunnen.31. Barack Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs are mentioned in the first paragraph to ________.A. introduce the topicB. draw our attentionC. tell us what they have in commonD. tell us what is “cool”32. If you were considered “cool” in Africa in the 15th century, you ________.A. thought and acted differently from the majorityB. had a calm and quiet attitude towards lifeC. didn’t observe rules and authoritiesD. had all kinds of “bad” manners33. The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who ________.A. do very well in their studiesB. are very skilled at sportsC. are good at chess and other thinking gamesD. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter34. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article？A. It is generally considered “cool” to be independent-minded and not to follow the crowd.B. “Cool” was used as early as the 15th century.C. Disobeying one’s parents and the authorities is considered “cool” among American young people nowadays.D. Getting the first place in an exam can also be considered “cool”.35. What does the article mainly talk about?A. The origin of the word “cool”.B. The kinds of people who are “cool”.C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”.D. How to be a “cool” person.【参考答案】31-35: ABBDC2014高考训练题Over 70 per cent of the “double single-child couples” in China need help from their parents in taking care of their own kids, according to a recent survey.Women of China magazine and a consulting company carried out a survey recently on young couples of the “single-child” generation, the Morning Post reports. The couples surveyed were around 29 and have been married for three years on average, with university education and monthly income of 4，000 yuan ($531). Among them, 43.5 per cent have kids.Results show that 71.9 per cent of the young couples have help from their parents in taking care of their kids.Grown up as the “single-child”， the only child in a family since the family planning policy which was adopted in 1979, this generation depends much on their parents.The parents of the “single-child” generation focus ed more on their children's physical well­being rather than their attitudes and values, according to some psychologists.The research also found that the “double single-child couples” follow a rather traditional value system.Survey shows that 27.5 per cent of them got married after dating for one to two years, 25.2 per cent two to five years, and 20 per cent didn't tie the knot until dating for five years. Also, 30 per cent of the couples were schoolmates, while 43.8 per cent were introduced by someone.Since their marriage is based on enduring relationships, 65.2 per cent of the husbands and 62.9 per cent of the wives think that compromise and tolerance are necessary in their marriage. Meanwhile, 21.7 per cent of the husbands and 37.1 per cent of the wives support the idea that happiness is the key standard for a marriage.36. The best title for the passage should be “________”．A．Mum and Dad, take care of my kid pleaseB．Double single-child couplesC．The problem of the single childD．A recent survey by Women of China37. Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?A．The majority of the “double single-child couples” in China depend much on their parents.B．The parents of the “single-child” generation cared more about their study and education.C．One-fifth of the couples surveyed didn't get married until dating for five years.D．All the couples surveyed have university education and 30 per cent of them were schoolmates.38. Which of the following descriptions about “double single-child couples” is TRUE?A．They are single children in either family and they are independent on their parents.B．They are single children in either family and they are dependent on their parents.C．They have at least two children and can afford to support themselves.D．They, who were introduced by someone, follow a rather traditional value system.39. The traditional value system mentioned in the passage refers that________．A．parents are concerned about their children's physical life as well as the spiritual lifeB．most couples were introduced by someone and made dating for a long timeC．once begun, “double single-child couples” marriage will last foreverD．the couples think that compromise and tolerance are necessary in their marriage40. According to the passage, we can learn that ________ is necessary in a marriage.A．wealth B．health C．undertanding D．education【参考答案】36-40: ABBDC【2014高考英语3月模拟试题】BStarting in l972，the National Park Service established a policy for forest fires calle Natural Burn．It was acknowledged that some forest fires，such as those caused by lightning were necessary for forests to maintain balanced ecosystems，so the fire should be allowed to burn．However, a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in l988 caused this policy to be abandoned since the fire was initially allowed to burn yet soon out of control．As a result，the fire of l988 destroyed much of Yellowstone，which is America’s oldest and most beloved nation al park．Massive areas of plants were destroyed，and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted visitors．The rivers and streams were choked with ash，and the ecosystem of the park was changed beyond repair.In addition，great numbers of animals were killed by the fires that bumed out of control. The fires were driven by high winds，moving as many as ten miles a day．Many small animals died in the flames．The fires’rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape. Even today，few of these small forest animals have returned to live in the park. In the years immediately following the fires，the numbers of visitors declined rapidly．No one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacation．Yellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the geyser Old Faithful. But now its reputation as America's wonder is damaged permanently.【小题1】Natural Burn was adopted because some forest fires were A．hard to put outB．started by lightningC．good for the balance of natureD．approved by National Park Service【小题2】The big fire in Yellowstone in 1988 ．A．became out of control at firstB．destroyed the park completelyC．was allowed to burn continuouslyD．brought the natural burn policy to an end【小题3】Why were so many animals killed in the big fire?A．Because winds were blown from high places．B．Because the animals moved only ten miles a day．C．Because the animals lived in lower places．D．Because strong winds contributed to the fire a lot．【小题4】Yellowstone was famous for its ．A．rare animals B．unique plants C．beautiful scenery D．little streams【小题5】The text probably comes from ．A．a science fiction B．a news reportC．a commercial ad D．a geography magazine【2014高考英语3月模拟试题】CDo you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering round the shops fill you with terror? For some of us，shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our spare time and our money. For me．it's something I would rather avoid．Thank goodness for the Internet! It's more convenient to buy CDs，electrical items，even food，from the comfort of your sofa．But that’s not the only reason：price is an important factor．We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimes the problem is knowing what to buy．This has led to a type of shopping called “showroomin g”．Showrooming is something I've done．I will go to a shop to see，touch and try out products but then go home and buy them online at a knock—down price．I'm not alone in doing this．Research by a company called Foolproof，found 24％of people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013．Amy Cashman，Head of Technology at TNS UK，says the reasons for this new shopping habit are that“people are lacking time，lacking money and they want security about the products they are buying．”She explains that consumers are not only shopping online at home but they are using the Internet in store or on their smartphones to shop around．But does this mean technology will kill shops? Certainly shops will change．They will have to offer more competitive prices or encourage people to buy more by giving in—store discounts or free girls．We mustn’t forget that buying in a shop means you can get expert advice from the sales assistant and you can get good aftercare．It’s good to speak to a real human rather than look at a faceless computer screen but at least by showrooming，you get the best of both worlds!【小题1】The two questions in Paragraph l are raised to A．introduce the topic B．give two examplesC．compare different opinions D．get answers from readers【小题2】What does showrooming mean in the text?A．Trying in shops and buying online．B．Showing products in a room．C．Buying something in a store．D．Shopping on the Internet．【小题3】According to Amy Cashman，which is not the reason for showrooming?A．The lack of time． B．The comfort of the sofa．C．The shortness of money． D．The security of the product．【小题4】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4 ?A．Online shops will disappear．B．Free gifts will surely promote sales．C．Shops need necessary changes．D．Shops will be replaced by online shops．【小题5】The author's attitude towards showrooming is A．critical B．neutral C．supportive D．casual。

语鹅市安置阳光实验学校高考英语二轮复习三月精品练习阅读理解1．Ⅲ 阅读 (共两节，满分40分)第一节阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The old shopkeeper led me through to the back of the shop．The room was filled with boxes andphotographs of people dressed in old-fashioned clothes，holding packages in their hands．“Who are these-people?”I asked．“Satisfied customers，”answered young Mr. Hopkins．“We have a very wide choice of items forsale．Whenever I serve a new customer, I always take their picture．”Mr. Hopkins pointed to an ancientcamera standing next to one wall．“Now, how can I serve you?”he added． By this time，I had started to trust Mr. Hopkins and had begun to appreciate the lovely items onsale. I needed to buy Christmas presents for my family and friends，and this seemed to be the perfectplace to purchase them．I spent a very pleasant hour being shown the commodities in Mr. Hopkins’shop．No matter what I asked for, Mr. Hopkins found it for me．Finally, I bought an antique jewelry box，a pairof riding boots，a leather-bound edition of the Complete Works of Mark Twain, and a sewing machine．I was very excited that I had found such a good little shop．I promised Mr. Hopkins that l wouldcome back soon. “I will tell all my friends about your lovely place，”I told the shopkeeper．“Please do not do that, sir" , said Mr. Hopkins．“This is a special place for special people．You mustkeep this shop a secret．” Then he took my photograph and handed me the picture straight away．“That was quick!”I exclaimed．I looked at the photograph．In the picture I looked proud and excited holding the presents I had bought in Mr. Hopkins’dusty shop．On Christmas Day, my friends and relatives were delighted with the presents I had bought for them．For weeks．my brother begged me to show him where to find this wonderful little shop．I finally agreed to take him to London to show him．When we arrived in London，we walked along Oxford Street，past the department store andFound nothing．The little shop was no longer there．In its place was an empty space being used as a carpark．I checked the area again。

增分强化练(六) 阅读理解×2＋阅读七选五＋语法填空(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AThe year 2019 was a year of teen power.Young people spoke up about big problems and adults began to listen.Greta Thunberg, the seventeen­year­old Swedish schoolgirl, was perhaps the most powerful example last year of this teen power.At the U．N.Climate Action Summit in September 2019, she told world leaders, “You are failing us young people” by not taking enough action against climate change.Greta gained worldwide attention for her impassioned (激昂的) speech and was named Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year.In the United States, teen groups have formed organizations to pressure politicians into changing gun laws to stop school shootings.“The adults know that we're cleaning up their mess，” says Cameron Kasky, an 11th­grader who started the Never Again movement after surviving the deadliest high school shooting in American history in 2018.“It's like they're saying, ‘I'm sorry I made this mess’， while continuing_to_spill_soda_on_the_floor，” adds another survivor Emm a Gonzalez.These problems are not new and politicians have been dealing with them for years.However, as with the most big problems, there are no easy solutions, and each solution may create more problems.Fighting climate change by reducing fossil fuels (化石燃料)—no more cars, airplanes or big industries—can have a negative effect on people's lives and even increase poverty.And prisons would fill up quickly if we locked up every person who was considered to be a potential criminal.Teen power is a good thing.However, it will take more than youthful passion to solve the world's problems.If you are also ambitious to make the world a better place, it is important that you speak up when necessary.But just as important is the need to grow in our learning—to study and to always remain humble.Apart from enthusiasm for bringing about change, you still need the maturity, wisdom, knowledge and skills to make good decisions.[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。

阅读提速练(六)(建议用时:40分钟）阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A(2019·长沙一模)Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition ＆Theatre Tour is a unique international resource to explore Shakespeare’s works。

Open all year round，it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright（剧作家）, Shakespeare，and helps you seek to further the experience and international understanding of him.Group Visits to the Exhibition ＆Theatre Tour·Opening HoursExhibition：Monday－Sunday: 9：00 a．m。

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2023年新高考英语二轮拔高班复习资料阅读理解训练题型：说明文题组训练（六）姓名：班级：学校：错题号：（2022·湖北襄阳·襄阳四中校考模拟预测）Public toilets around the globe have a reputation for being dark, dirty and dangerous. Tokyo recently unveiled new restrooms in two public parks that aim to address those concerns. For one thing, they are brightly lit and colorful. For another, they are transparent. This way, those who need to go can check out the cleanliness and safety of the toilets without having to walk inside or touch a thing.Japan has long experimented with toilets, resulting in lids that open, and close automatically and seats that warm up. But the new toilets—designed by Shigeru Ban, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect—are made out of a “smart glass.”The toilets were installed in Tokyo in September. Set up in front of a cluster of trees in the Shibuya District, the toilets stand out like a Mondrian painting.When occupied and locked properly, the colored glass toilets become frosted (磨砂的) and opaque (not transparent). When the door is unlocked, an electric current rearranges the crystals in the glass to allow more light to pass through, creating a transparent effect. The toilets were presented as another futuristic and aesthetically (美学地) pleasing example of the country’s technological advancements.The predecessor to Tokyo’s transparent toilets appeared in Switzerland in 2002, when designer Olivier Rambert unveiled two glass restrooms in the city of Lausanne. They had a safety feature that automatically opened the doors and turned the glass transparent if sensors detected no motion for 10 minutes. That could possibly help users who fall unconscious and need medical attention.1．What’s the purpose of the design of new restrooms?A．To make the parks tourist attractions.B．To settle the problems with public toilets.C．To maintain the standards of public toilets.D．To achieve a breakthrough in toilet construction.2．How does the “smart glass”function?A．By cutting off electricity. B．By giving off colorful light.C．By sensing the health of people. D．By changing the order of crystals.3．What can we learn about the transparent toilets?A．They cause the concerns about privacy.B．They are decorated with artists’paintings.C．They are pioneered by Japanese architects.D．They combine technological and artistic elements.4．Which can best describe the safety feature of glass restrooms in Switzerland?A．Conventional. B．Humanized.C．Simplified. D．Recreational.（2023·重庆·统考模拟预测）The human brain is a complex organ. It stores everything we go through, from our life experiences to our skills, our preferences, all thethings that form our personality and our existence are stored in our brains alone as memories. With age, this complex structure often begins to deteriorate. The memories become harder to recall, we start forgetting things and our brain functions become weaker and slower with each passing day.Dementia and Alzheimer’s are mental disorders that can lead to many painful experiences. More so when you see your own friends or family members suffer from it. But there are some who do not let even such problems bring them down. Paul Harvey, an 81-year-old orchestra conductor, is one such person. Last September, Harvey’s son Nick recorded a video of his father playing one of his compositions on the piano and posted it on Twitter. He suffers from Dementia too and wanted to show the world tat even this mental disorder could not take music away from his father. The old man gained appreciation and love from millions of people on the internet.Paul went against the diagnosis and proved that music truly does reach places even words or actions cannot. He put his music out in the world in the form of a single recorded by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The funds raised by selling the records of this single will be going to the Alzheimer’s Society and Music for Dementia. The campaign is to make music available for free to patients who suffer from conditions like Alzheimer’s and Dementia.To mark the day since his video went viral. he was also invited to conduct the BBC Philharmonic orchestra and given a chance to play two of his compositions at their studio, located in Salford. It is truly a heart-warming story.5．What does the underlined word “deteriorate”in Paragraph 1 mean?A．Become worse. B．Develop slowly. C．Break down completely. D．Improve quickly. 6．How did people react to the video?A．They appreciated it. B．They felt greatly upset.C．They didn’t care much. D．They misunderstood him.7．What does Harvey’s story mainly show?A．It shows that music can solve any medical problem.B．It shows that disease cannot defeat everyone.C．It shows that a kid can help a badly-ill father.D．It shows that love of internet can never be changed.8．Why is Harvey’s story a heart-warming story?A．Because Harvey’s disease can be dealt with in time.B．Because Harvey is recovering from a terrible illness.C．Because others can help Harvey get rid of his disease.D．Because others can offer good opportunities to Harvey.（2022·广东·惠州一中校联考模拟预测）The world’s biggest electric vehicle —a 45-ton mining dump truck named the eDumper —may have to give up its throne. The newcomer, powered with both electricity and a reserve of hydrogen fuel, is going to steal that title as the largest electric mining truck.London-based Anglo American is developing the beast of a machine —it weighs 290 tons —as part of its sustainable mining vision. The conceptual work is done, but U.K-based Williams Advanced Engineering will bring the truck to life. The idea is to replace the vehicle’s diesel engine (柴油机) with a high-power modular lithium-ion battery (锂电池). “We are delighted to be involved in this innovative and exciting project which shows the potential of battery technology that can adapt to increased demands, from automotive and motorsport to ‘heavy duty’industrial applications,”Craig Wilson, managing director of Williams Advanced Engineering, said.While the eDumper —a mining truck used to move stones from the sides of mountains in Switzerland —relies entirely on pure electricity and pure physics for power, the Anglo American truck will use both a lithium-ion battery and a hydrogen fuel cell (电池) module. Altogether, the new truck will have over 1,000 Kilowatt hours of energy storage. Hydrogen fuel is a clear fuel that produces only water as a by-product when consumed in a fuel cell. It’s typically produced from natural gas, nuclear power, or renewable windand solar power. Adding hydrogen fuel cells to the vehicle’s battery will allow the truck to run for longer periods of time without recharging.There’s also a third type of power that comes into play with the Anglo American truck: kinetic (动力的) energy created through the process of regenerative braking (再生制动系统). When an electric vehicle —be it the Anglo American truck, or the eDumper —rolls down a hill, that movement creates electrical energy for the battery as you brake. The electric motors power the car through the battery’s stored energy, but can also become mini generators that return some energy back to the battery.After Anglo American finishes test trials with the truck, the firm will conduct studies to understand how the truck’s power units can be used to provide energy storage in other applications.9．What can be known about “the eDumper”?A．It weighs more than 290 tons.B．It is powered by hydrogen fuel.C．It will no longer be the largest electric truck.D．It will discourage buyers for being expensive.10．What can be inferred from Craig Wilson’s words?A．Battery technology is the key to updating vehicles.B．Battery technology is the basis of manufacturing trucks.C．The development of the lithium-ion battery is limited.D．The future of the lithium-ion battery is promising.11．What is the benefit of adopting hydrogen fuel cells?A．It can save a lot of money.B．Vehicles become more eco-friendly.C．It has no environmental impact at all.D．Vehicles no longer need to be recharged.12．According to paragraph 5, which of the following can be a feature of regenerative braking?A．Autonomous braking. B．Energy transformation.C．Simple operation. D．zero-carbon emission.（2022·广东深圳·深圳中学校考模拟预测）“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless，”said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that nobody wants to become my friend. What's wrong with me？”Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character —even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular —experience loneliness at least sometimes. It's healthy and natural to want to be around people who care. After all, we've all heard “No man is an island.”That's true. We all need others in our lives.Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, we've got to get beyond this.If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施).Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see someone whom you would like to know, don't wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Lether know in a non­aggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go over and talk to her. And don't let popularity decide whom you reach out to. You'll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions that cannot be replied with “yes”or “no”. For example, don't ask “Do you have a dog？”Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.”Avoiding asking “yes”or “no”questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a one­word answer.13．Why does the author begin the text with Lisa's worry?A．To set a sad tone.B．To share Lisa's pain.C．To introduce the topic.D．To teach readers a lesson.14．What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage?A．Being refused by others.B．Putting ourselves in danger.C．Being treated in a rude way.D．Losing interest in communicating.15．What can we know from Paragraph 5?A．Shy people are hard to talk to.B．Popular people are often easy­going.C．Just waiting for chances will waste our time.D．A proper manner is important in making friends.16．Why does the author suggest not asking “yes”or “no”questions?A．It is considered unfriendly.B．It will leave a bad first impression.C．It shows the poor quality of the speaker.D．It isn't good for keeping a conversation going.（2022·江苏南通·江苏省如东高级中学校考模拟预测）Heat, cold and touch are crucial for experiencing the world around us and for our own survival. But how our bodies actually do it had been one of the great mysteries (神秘) of biology. Scientists who discovered how our bodies feel the warmth of the sun or the hug of a loved one have won the Nobel Prize.David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian, from the US, share the 2021 prize in Medicine or Physiology for their work on sensing touch and temperature. They explored how our bodies convert physical sensations into electrical messages in the nervous system. Their findings could lead to new ways of treating pain.Thomas Perlman, from the Nobel Prize Committee, said: “It was a very important and profound discovery.”Prof David Julius’s breakthrough, at the University of Calfornia, San Francisco, came from investigating the burning pain we feel from eating a hot chilli pepper (辣椒) . He experimented with the source of a chilli’s heat and discovered the specific type of receptor (感觉器官) that responded to it. Further tests showed the receptor was responding to heat and kicked in at “painful“temperatures. This is what happens, forexample，if you you’re your hand on a cup of coffee.This led to a senses of other temperature sensors being discovered. Prof Julius and Prof Ardem Palapoutian found one that could detect cold. Meanwhile, Prof Patapoutian, working at the Scrips Research institute, was also analyzing cells in a dish. Those experiments led to the discovery of a different type of receptor that a was activated (激活)in response to mechanical force or touch. When you walk along a beach and feel the sand under your feet-it is these receptors that are sending signals to the brain.The first heat sensor is also involved’in lasting pain and how our body regulates its core temperature. The touch receptor has multiple roles, from urinating to blood pressure. The Prize Committee said their work had “allowed us to understand how heat, cold and mechanical force can initiate the nerve impulses (刺激) that allow us to perceive and adapt to the world around us.17．What made David and Ardem win the Nobel Prize?A．Mysterious experiences B．Biological discoveries.C．Exploration of sun heat. D．Survival in high temperature.18．What does the underlined word “convert”in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Translate. B．Persuade.C．Change. D．Lead.19．Which contributed to the discovery of different temperature sensors?A．Burning hands on a coffee cup. B．The chilli pepper experiment.C．Raising painful temperatures. D．The analysis of cells in a dish.20．What could the discovery be applied to?A．Testing blood pressure. B．Promoting beach tourism. C．Perceiving coffee color. D．Treating some diseases. 参考答案1．B 2．D 3．D 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．D 9．C 10．D 11．B 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．D 16．D 17．B 18．C 19．B 20．D。

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Edison,inventor of such items as the phonograph (留声机) and the world’s first practical light bulb,is known around the world.But another lesser-known figure is owed his share of credit—Edison’s competitor,Nikola Tesla.It took the work of both men to make possible a world that runs on electric power;however,their names were not always shared.Edison,a self-made American inventor,built his name as a successful businessman.Tesla,a well-educated Serbian immigrant,was a tireless thinker.In 1882,Tesla got a job in the Paris branch of Continental Edison Company.Soon,his obvious skill won him a position at the Edison Machine Works in the United States,where the goal was to bring electricity to all of New York City.But Edison and Tesla had different ideas about how to make that goal a reality.Edison worked mainly with direct current (DC) power.Although DC would prove useful in the decades to come,it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a mile or less from the power source.However,alternating current (AC) power—supported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over long distances through power lines.Soon the battle between the two was on.Edison proposed that several small DC-based power plants could be constructed to power different parts of a city,but this was impractical.Desperate to succeed,Edison attempted to show that DC power “was safe”—he even electrocuted (电死) an elephant to show the “dangers” of AC.In the end,however,it was practical,inexpensive AC that won the battle.By 1896,even Edison’s own company had adopted AC.Tesla succeeded,but Edison,whose self-branded companies won him over a thousand patents,is the more well-known of the two.Regardless,each inventor had a big hand in shaping the way we live.4.What does the underlined word “credit” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Cast.B.Trust.C.Recognition.D.Debt.5.What do we know about Nikola Tesla?A.He finished college in Paris.B.He worked as Edison’s employee at first.C.He invented many things with Edison.D.He was admired by Edison for his invention.6.What’s a big difference between AC and DC power?A.DC power moves more quickly.B.AC power ranges over larger areas.C.AC power is much safer and cheaper.D.DC power can be widely used in more fields.7.What’s the best title for the text?A.Edison vs Tesla:The War of the CurrentsB.Edison:The Inventor of the First Light BulbC.DC vs AC:The Theory Behind the Two ConceptsD.Nikola Tesla:A Name That Should Be RememberedC(2021山东烟台一模)The paper,published in May by the Journal of Marketing Research,analyzed purchases made from a single large European retailer and found that free shipping did encourage customers to buy more.But it also increased purchases of items that historically have higher return rates,such as clothing or products from lesser-known brands.Thus,returns also increased as a result of the promotions,to the point where profits were erased.In one part of the paper,during the typically four-week periods when free shipping was offered,online order volumes rose 11%.But when the cost of returns was compared with the sales proceeds(收入),the authors calculated that on balance the results for the promotion periods amounted to an average 0.7% loss.In one analysis that ran for two months,the researchers found that the return rate for customers who bought low-risk products—like office supplies,or products from well-known brands—averaged about 22%.In another analysis,the researchers attempted to better understand motivations of online shoppers by measuring their attitudes toward free shipping.They found two things were happening.First,consumers saw free shipping as compensation for taking a risk on a product.Second,feelings of gratitude for having shipping costs eliminated(消除) made them happy and thus more willing to make a risky purchase.Prof.Neslin advises companies to look at whether their own free-shipping promotions are profitable before they launch such campaigns.Also,he advises companies to identify which products get returned more often than others and try to provide customers with more information about those products,so they can make more-informed choices.8.What erased the profits according to the first paragraph?A.The risky customers.B.The European retailer.C.The returned items.D.The lesser-known brands.9.What can we learn from the passage?A.Consumers risked purchasing a product when free shipping came along with it.B.Free shipping encouraged customers to buy products from well-known brands.C.Online order volumes rose only when free shipping was offered as compensation.D.Purchases of office supplies also increased during the typically four-week periods.10.What are companies advised to do according to Prof.Neslin?a.Design profitable free-shipping promotions.b.Make sure they have shipping costs removed.c.Provide more information about their products.d.Distinguish products with higher returned rates.A.abcB.abdC.acdD.bcd11.What is the paper mainly about?A.Low-risk products.B.Return rates.C.Increased purchases.D.Free shipping.D(2021江苏泰州第二次联考)For most of us,the world’s southern-most point seems like a pretty place,but forHannah,Hannalore,Sophie and Julia,it’s home.Each year they spend five months living and working in Port welcoming visiting ships and,best of all,watching over the native colony of penguins(企鹅).They live on a tiny island the size of a football pitch,but share it with about 2,000 gentoo penguins and their chicks,as well as other birds.Life here is different every day and depends on weather and ice conditions,as well as the visiting ships’ schedules.Port Lockroy is one of the most visited places in Antarctica,with one to three ships visiting a day.Between ship visits we have other duties to attendto.These include maintenance jobs,sending postcards from the post office,checking conditions on the historical items in the museum and monitoring the penguin colonies and other wildlife.Hannah spends much time stamping people’s postcard,which makes her happy to think of the joy over 70,000 people per year get when they receive a postcard from Antarctica,and the most southerly post office in the world! For Sophie,the most amazing thing about my job is being able to live and work with my feathery friends,the penguins.Sophie says they have to make sure the penguins are not disturbed when they are resting or waddling(摇摆而行) their way back to their nests.They mark specific routes for visitors to walk on so that they don’t use the penguins’ highways.Part of their job is also to count the penguin colony when after they’ve laid their eggs,then again when the chicks are born and when the chicks are old enough to venture beyond the nest.The information collected will help scientists know if the breeding season has been a successful one or not.12.What can we learn from the passage?A.How to live and work in Antarctica.B.What the real life is like in Antarctica.C.What the four women do in Antarctica.D.How to explore the beauty of Antarctica.13.The duties of the four women include .A.posting wildlife to people around the worldB.changing the weather to preserve historical itemsC.recording the data of the ice conditions in Port LockroyD.collecting information about the breeding season of penguins14.Which of the following is TRUE about Port Lockroy?A.Postcards from Port Lockroy are free of charge.B.Port Lockroy welcomes the most tourists in Antarctica.C.Weather is a factor to consider if people are to visit Port Lockroy.D.When visiting Port Lockroy,tourists can travel wherever as they like.15.In which column of the newspaper are you most likely to read the passage?A.Book review.B.People in the news.C.Economics and business.D.Sports and events.Ⅱ.七选五(2021山西晋城二模)Have you ever woken up worrying about an unfinished project,an email that you forgot to send,or a meeting which you didn’t have a chance to schedule?16 It turns out that we just need to tell our brains when we will do what we need to do so they don’t annoy us.Researchers used to think that this low-level worry about unfinished tasks was our unconscious mind trying to get things done by reminding us of what we still needed to do.17But recent research suggests that simply making a plan to deal with an unfinished task makes a huge difference in our ability to focus.When we don’t know when or how we will finish the things on our task lists,what will happen?18This is because undone tasks impress us more.As it turns out,our unconscious mind isn’t actually urging us to do an undone task right now,but rather to make a plan for when we will get it done.To handle this,you can schedule a task on your calendar.19 It seems that our brain needs to let something go.20 So stop worrying about an undone to-do list of things that you hope to accomplish in a given day or week.Instead,you should avoid being distracted by starting each day with a concrete plan for what you will work on and when.You don’t have to constantly make choices about what to concentrate on:Just follow your schedule.A.It is more about making lists.B.It is vital to stay focused while making plans.C.Or you can list it as an action task or a quick task.D.When we have no specific plans,distractions certainly take over.E.If your answer is yes,your brain is bothered by those undone lists.F.The belief was that the reminders wouldn’t stop until the tasks were done.G.Our thoughts will typically wander from our present task to our undone tasks.答案与解析40分阅读+七选五限时满分练(六)【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。