高考英语时文阅读人与社会民以食为天他撑起了人类半边天
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高三英语课外时文分类阅读系列距离高考还有一段时间,不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生,愈是临近高考,能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节,态度是否主动积极,安排是否科学合理,能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战,其效果往往大不一样。
以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料,希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率,希望对你有所帮助,有志者事竟成!养成良好的答题习惯,是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。
做题前,要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项,并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时,切忌跟着感觉走,最好按照题目序号来做,不会的或存在疑问的,要做好标记,要善于发现,找到题目的题眼所在,规范答题,书写工整;答题完毕时,要认真检查,查漏补缺,纠正错误。
总之,在最后的复习阶段,学生们不要加大练习量。
在这个时候,学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式,最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。
英语最后的复习要树立信心,考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”,遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。
越到最后,考生越要回归基础,单词最好再梳理一遍,这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。
另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。
第二部分“人与社会”之文学、艺术与体育篇目录:Passage 1 网剧《爱很美味》让观众直呼人间真实Passage 2 “双减”等政策的实施Passage 3《英雄联盟》动画剧集上线Passage 4 “冰墩墩”出炉记Passage 5 科幻电影《沙丘》超乎你的想象Passage 6 “数字遗产”完全属于我们吗?Passage 7 海安花鼓:柔美清新的非物质文化遗产Passage 8 剧版《三体》Passage 1主题语境——人与社会——网剧《爱很美味》让观众直呼人间真实Without any superstars, web series Delicious Romance1. ______ (become) a dark horse already from word of mouth. The main characters, Fang Xin, Liu Jing and Xia Meng have experienced challenges in work and setbacks in their romantic relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.The series 2. ______ (present) how they overcome these difficulties mostly through small but 3. _______ (help) fixes in their domestic and work life.The key 4. _____ its success lies in its “extremely authentic” tone, as it truly mirrors how ordinary women struggle 5. _______ (make) a living in big cities.The audience, especially female viewers, resonated with some common social issues. For example, Liu was fired as her company suffered a loss due to the pandemic. She was confronting a career crisis while 6. ______ (face) pressure from her parents 7. _____ were urging Liu to get married.The portrayal of the main male characters in the series is worthy of note, too. These characters include a single father, a 8. ________ (fit) coach, and a bakery owner. Different from the perfect male personas 9. _______ (show) in other romantic shows, they also confront many real life problems.The majority of the acting cast are 10. ________ (relative) less-known actors. This makes the viewers believe that their stories in the series are authentic.【参考答案】1. has become2. presents3. helpful4. to5. to make6. facing7. who8. fitness9. shown 10. relativelyPassage 2主题语境——人与社会——“双减”等政策的实施On Dec 22, the Ministry of Education (MOE) released a review of the improvements 1. _______ (make) to education from several aspects. Let’s take a look.■Less homeworkTo reduce the academic burden on students, in 2021, the ministry 2. ________ (issue) a notice that middle school students should be assigned no more than 90 minutes of homework per day. This semester, teachers have taught at a much 3. _____ (slow) pace, 4. _____ gives students enough time to process new knowledge. A survey by the ministry found that 97.3 percent of parents are satisfied 5. _____ schools’ efforts to reduce the burden of homework and after-school tutoring on students.■More sleepIn April, the MOE advised that middle school and high school students go to bed before 10 pm and 11 pm, respectively. Even if they have not finished their homework, students should still go to bed at the recommended time. Schools and parents have also paid more attention to students’ sleep time, with 98.7 percent of schools asking parents 6. ________ (monitor) their children’s sleep and study time.■Limiting phone usageSmartphones have become 7. _____ essential part of our daily lives. But for students, 8. _______ (take) mobile phones to school has been further limited as schools do more to protect students’ eyesight and make sure they focus on their studies. 9. _____ the ministry reported, 99.8 percent of primary and middle schools have issued rules preventing students bringing smartphones to class. Schools have set up communication channels for students to contact their parents in an emergency. Meanwhile, almost all schools no longer assign homework via smartphones and students do not need to finish their homework 10. _______ (digital).【参考答案】1. made2. issued3. slower4. which5. with6. to monitor7. an8. taking9. As 10. digitallyPassage 3主题语境——人与社会——《英雄联盟》动画剧集上线Two teams of five 1. _______ (power) champions face off to destroy one another’s city. The concept behind League of Legends (LoL), the free-to-play multiplayer online video game from 2009 developed by Riot Games company, 2. _______ (become)a darling of the esports world ever since as its vast story expands into other media.The animated series Arcane: League of Legends, 3. ______ came out on Nov 7, is the first time League lore has been brought to life on the small screen –and it’s 4. ______ instant success. It 5. _______ (boast) a perfect 100 percent rating among critics on review website Rotten Tomatoes, as well as maintaining a score of 9.2 on Douban from over 83,000 6. ________ (use).LoL video game creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee created the series.“A st ory principle in League that we brought over to Arcane is 7. _______ there’s a relationship between the champions and their region,” Yee said, “It’s a two-way relationship.”That relationship 8. ________ (explore) in Arcane as viewers follow Jayce and Viktor, two scientists in the city of Piltover, and Vi and Powder, two orphans in another city of Zaun. The series serves 9. _____ a beginning to the game.The show manages 10_________ (strike) the right balance between welcoming newcomers who know nothing about LoL, while also satisfying longtime fans with deep backstories of fan-favorite storylines and characters.【参考答案】1. powerful2. has become3. which4. an5. boasts6. users7. that8. is explored9. as 10. to strikePassage 4主题语境——人与社会——“冰墩墩”出炉记Bing Dwen Dwen, a panda in an ice shell, 1. ______ (choose) as the official mascot for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games back in 2019. Now you can find this mascot 2. _____ the form of toys and plastic models.Previously, Cao Xue, the chief designer of Bing Dwen Dwen and his team made three designs and he asked his 9-year-old son to choose his favorite. “At first glance, he chose Bing Dwen Dwen, 3. _______ became the final mascot,” Cao noted.According to Cao, Bing Dwen Dwen was chosen from 5,816 designs from 38 countries and regions. The idea first came from a 4. ________ (tradition) Chinese snack bingtanghulu –fruit coated in syrup, which turned into the ice shell in his design. However, a simple snack couldn’t shoulder the 5. ________ (responsible) of representing a country, so Cao’s team decided to include an animal or plant, finally settling on a panda.However, there were already too many cartoon images of pandas out there so the mascot needed to be 6. ______ (total) unique and innovative. Cao first decided that it should be a baby panda. This is how they got Bing Dwen Dwen’s body shape. 7. ______ (it) body is of the same length as its head.Cao’s team then collected all the panda designs they could find across the world 8. ______ (avoid) similarities. They even visited the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong, Sichuan, to look for inspiration. They found that baby pandas walk pigeon-toed and often lean while 9. _______ (stand).“When we finally got Bing Dwe n Dwen, our whole team was over 10. ______ moon,” said Cao.【参考答案】1. was chosen2. in3. which4. traditional5. responsibility6. totally7. Its8. to avoid9. standing 10. thePassage 5主题语境——人与社会——科幻电影《沙丘》超乎你的想象First 1. _________ (release) in 1965, Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel Dune remains an icon of the genre to this day. The film is about a desert planet called Arrakis. Nobody would want to live on Arrakis. It has no water, 2. _______ it has something special: “spice”. It gives people godlike powers, and it’s also needed for space travel. As a result, the entire galaxy demands spice.3. _______ (get) the spice is dangerous. Giant sandworms hear the footsteps of people who dig up the spice and eat them. This makes the spice very expensive.4. _______ this reason, different families want to control Arrakis. The story of Dune is about a conflict between two families.5. _________ (fortunate), older Dune movies are not so beloved. The last time the book6._______ (adapt) into film was 1984. Back then, US film critic Roger Ebert said there were too many characters. So, can anyone make a good Dune movie? Early reviews make it sound like Villeneuve’s version is 7. _____ visual treat.Writing for pop culture blog Jezebel, Rich Juzwiak calls it “pure spectacle”. Writing for The Ringer, Adam Nayman said, “Sandworm fans will not be 8. __________ (disappoint),” calling the giant creatures “awe-inspiring” to see onscreen.Taylor Baker, a critic of website Drink in the Movies, said V illeneuve’s version of this sci-fi classic is missing something. Dune is about meaning, risks, 9. ______ (lose), hope, gains and language itself … You can’t remove the heart. Xan Brooks disagreed, and he 10. ______ (write), “It’s a film of discovery; an invitation to get lost.”【参考答案】1. released2. but3. Getting4. For5. Unfortunately6. was adapted7. a8. disappointed9. loss 10. wrotePassage 6主题语境——人与社会——“数字遗产”完全属于我们吗?Nowadays, most of our lives 1. _______ (record) online. We set up email and online 2. _________ (shop) accounts; we download music, films, games and e-books; we post and repost on Sina Weibo and WeChat.Together, these things make up our “digital legacy”. In fact, there are two types of digital legacy. One is “assets” that we buy with money, such as virtual coins and game 3. ________ (equip). As they are worth some money, they can be inherited. The other kind is things that carry 4. ________ (emotion) value, such as social media accounts. Dealing with these 5. ______ (be) a problem.Although you may have created your accounts, you don’t really own them –internet companies do. You only have a right 6. _______ (use) them. For example, your Taobao account might be closed by the company if you haven’t logged in for more than six months.Also, it’s hard to balance between our digital legacy and privacy protection. “Whether social media accounts, like WeChat and Sina Weibo, can be inherited is still questionable, because they are 8. _______ (high) personal,” said Wang Cheng, 7. _____ professor at Peking University Law School.Is it possible to get everything deleted? The answer may be “Yes”. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation went into effect in 2018. It said people have a right to erasepersonal data, 9. ______ is also known 10. ______ “the right to be forgotten”.【参考答案】1. are recorded2. shopping3. equipment4. emotional5. is6. to use7. a8. highly9. which 10. asPassage 7主题语境——人与社会——海安花鼓:柔美清新的非物质文化遗产Flower-drum dancing is a traditional Chinese folk 1. _________ (perform). It is popular across the country, especially in places such as Fengyang in Anhui, Guangshan in Henan, and Haian in Jiangsu.The Haian flower-drum dance 2. ________ (date) back to more than 400 years ago. It became popular in the areas of the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River in the Ming Dynasty. The art form was used to show the 3. ________ (peace) lives of local fisherwomen. It is still popular with local people, known for its lively movements and gentle music. In 2007, the Haian flower-drum dance 4. _______ (include) in the list of art forms that make up Jiangsu’s provincial intangible cultural heritage.Yang Peijie, 5. ______ inheritor of the Haian flower-drum dance, has been performing the dance for more than 50 years. “It has become a part of my life,” he said.6. _____ the 1960s, Yang joined an art troupe and started to learn the dance from older artists. At that time, people could only learn it in this way. There were no textbooks. Worrying the art may become lost, Yang spent five years7. ______ (study) the history of the dance and recorded its movements in detail. He visited almost all the local artists and wrote a book about the subject in the 1980s.According to Yang, the dance movements are easy to learn and understand as they come from daily life. Nowadays, Yang focuses on promoting the dance among all age 8. _______ (group), especially the young. He set up a team to work on this. The team members visit about eight schools each year to teach students. It has been added to break-time exercises in many local schools. “To make9. _____ easier for kids to learn, we break down difficult movements into several simple ones,” Yang said. They also go to communities and parks to teach older people. “It’s my responsibility 10. _______ (pass) down the art. I don’t want to see it get lost in my lifetime,” Yang said.【参考答案】1. performance2. dates3. peaceful4. was included5. an6. In7. studying8. groups9. it 10. to passPassage 8主题语境——人与社会——剧版《三体》Two TV 1. _______ (adapt) of sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem are in production, with both Tencent and Netflix taking a shot at the “unfilmable” sci-fi epic.The trailer for Tencent’s series dropped on Nov 3. Days 2. _______ (early) on Oct 28, Netflix’s series 13. _______ (official) announced a dozen cast members.The two series 4. _______ (base) on Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem, the first novel in the author’s trilogy called Remembrance of Earth’s Past. In the Hugo Award-winning book, an astrophysicist witnesses her father’s death. She later discovers an alien civilization on another planet and invites them 5. _______ (invade) Earth. After people on Earth learn of the news, different groups of humanity emerge with conflicting ideas about what to do next.So why has 6. _______ taken so long to bring Liu’s 2008 n ovel to the screen? For one, Liu 7. _______ (true) puts the science in science fiction. Elements of his story include transforming subatomic particles and traveling in the fourth dimension – no easy thing to bring to life on screen. Another possible issue is the series’ focus on ideas more than characters, 8. _______ works for a novel but not necessarily a live action series.Fans couldn’t be 9. _______ (excited) that there will be two versions available. “The Three-Body Problem requires a lot of money and energy for special effects. It also needs a good team to draw out a big picture and tell a specific story with their cameras,” a fan told the Global Times, saying that she is looking forward to 10. _______ (watch) both the Chinese and English adaptations.【参考答案】1. adaptations2. earlier3. officially4. are based5. to invade6. it7. truly8. which9. more excited 10. watching高考质量提升是一项系统工程,涉及到多个方面、各个维度,关键是要抓住重点、以点带面、全面突破,收到事半功倍的效果。
高三英语课外时文分类阅读系列距离高考还有一段时间,不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生,愈是临近高考,能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节,态度是否主动积极,安排是否科学合理,能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战,其效果往往大不一样。
以下是本人从事10多年教学经验总结出的以下学习资料,希望可以帮助大家提高答题的正确率,希望对你有所帮助,有志者事竟成!养成良好的答题习惯,是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。
做题前,要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项,并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时,切忌跟着感觉走,最好按照题目序号来做,不会的或存在疑问的,要做好标记,要善于发现,找到题目的题眼所在,规范答题,书写工整;答题完毕时,要认真检查,查漏补缺,纠正错误。
总之,在最后的复习阶段,学生们不要加大练习量。
在这个时候,学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式,最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。
英语最后的复习要树立信心,考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”,遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。
越到最后,考生越要回归基础,单词最好再梳理一遍,这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。
另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。
第五部分“人与自然”之环境保护篇目录:Passage 1 太空垃圾应该如何清理?Passage 2 保护生物多样性,中国“Z世代”在行Passage 3 中国的“诺亚方舟”Passage 4 太空种菜Passage 5 印度青年用塑料制作运动鞋Passage 6 新版《牛津英语词典》关注气候变化Passage 1主题语境——人与自然——太空垃圾应该如何清理?China deployed a satellite to carry out technological tests for space junk 1.______ (manage). The spacecraft aims to demonstrate technologies to alleviate space debris.Since the dawn of the space age in the 1950s, humans 2. ______ (launch) thousands of rockets and sent even more satellites into orbit. Many are still there, and we are now facing 3. ______ ever-increasing risk of space junk.More than 27,000 pieces of, or “space junk”, are tracked in space. Much more debris is too small to be tracked 4. ______ large enough to threaten human spaceflight and robotic missions. Since a piece of debris can move 5. ______ (fast) than a speeding bullet, collisions with these tiny pieces often leave pits in many satellites, telescopes and other objects orbiting our planet.In 2006, for example, a tiny piece of space junk collided with the International Space Station, 6. ______ (take) a chip out of the heavily reinforced window.Space junk is a huge threat to space missions that involve human life. This is particularly important since careful consideration needs to be made about the orbital path of space junk before spacewalk exercises 7. ______ (conduct).In 2018, the UK’s Surrey Space Center used a net to catch space junk in an experiment. It was the first 8. ______ (success) demonstration of space cleanup technology.Another solution is to use robotic arms. ClearSpace 1, the European Space Agency’s mission 9. ______ (remove) space junk from orbit, is expected to launch in 2025, which will adopt robotic arms to catch the debris. The mission plans to locate, capture and throw debris into the atmosphere, 10. ______ it will burn up in the intense pressure and friction of reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere.【参考答案】1. management2. have launched3.an4. but5. faster6. taking7. are conducted8. successful9. to remove 10. wherePassage 2主题语境——人与自然——保护生物多样性,中国“Z世代”在行动In their spare time, most young people like to enjoy 1. ______ (they) and play on theirsmartphones. But Li Ruxue is different. He often walks around a forest and isolates himself from the outside world. “Though the lifestyle is a little bit tiring, it’s 2. ______ (meaning),” he often said.In college, Li actively took part in field research. After 3. ______ (graduate), he joined a gibbon protection organization, 4. ______ one of his major responsibilities was picking up gibbon waste. The gibbon is a top-level state-protected animal whose population is smaller than that of wild giant pandas.So over the past four and a half years, Li 5. ______ (follow) gibbons and collected their waste for researchers. Li said the job relies heavily on luck and perseverance. But he has never regretted his choice or felt alone, as he has found more young people 6. ______ (engage) in nature conservation.Like Li, Chu Wenwen, 27, has also worked to protect animals. As her father is engaged in wildlife research, Chu has long been surrounded by wild animals. S he followed in her father’s footsteps.Listed 7. ______ a first-class State-protected animal in China, the Mengxin beaver is found only along the Ulungur River in Xinjiang’s Altay prefecture. To protect them, Chu initiated the “beaver canteen” program, which 8. ______ (eventual) attracted over 1 million internet users to donate snack money.According to Fan Pengfei, ecological protection as an industry can provide only a few jobs, most of 9. ______ are in research institutes and nongovernmental organizations. He has seen more and more young people take part-time jobs as journalists, photographers and so on 10. ______ (raise) awareness of wildlife protection. “Young people are the future of the world and the future of global biodiversity conservation,” said Fan.【参考答案】1. themselves2. Meaningful3. graduation4. Where5. has followed6. engaged7. as8. eventually9. which 10. to raisePassage 3主题语境——人与自然——中国的“诺亚方舟”“If the world 1. ______ (end) one day, these collections will bring hope of a new beginning to life on Earth,” said Li Pei, a staff member at the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species, or GBOWS, in Yunnan province.2. ______ (found)in 2007, GBOWS is a research and preservation facility for rare and endangered plants and animals. It is3. ______ (large) in Asia in terms of species.4. ______ number of seed accessions is close to that of the world’s biggest seed bank – theMillennium Seed Bank in the United Kingdom.With two in five plant species at risk of extinction, she said it is a race 5. ______ time to protect the nation’s incredible plant life.So how does the bank work? Scientists collect endangered and useful wild species and send them to the seed bank. For future study, 6. ______ (collect) have to record details of the plant, including 7. ______ it was found, its size and the number of individual plants in the habitat.Once the seeds arrive at GBOWS, they’re dried, preserved in a room and cleaned. After that, X-rays confirm 8. ______ the seeds are undamaged and no insects are hidden inside. The seeds are then frozen, stored in glass bottles and placed in huge freezers at -20 C for long-term storage. Each container has a barcode that can be scanned to enable scientists 9. ______ (view) information about the seeds inside.The bank in Yunnan works with international partners on collecting backup specimens, exchanges and research. It holds 2,176 sets of seeds from 45 countries and regions, with each set 10. ______ (contain) thousands of individual seeds.【参考答案】1. ends2. Founded3. the largest4. The5. against6. collectors7. where8. that9. to view 10. containingPassage 4主题语境——人与自然——太空种菜“Best space tacos yet,” American astronaut Megan wrote on social media Twitter, with a photo of her smiling from ear to ear. The taco feast celebrated the first time peppers were 1. ______ (successful) grown on the International Space Station.Life as an astronaut is 2. ______ (excite), but that doesn’t include food. Astronau ts have endured packaged food for decades. “If you store packaged food for long, the quality, flavor and nutritional quality decrease, the vitamins lessen,” experts said.“3. ______ (grow) colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health,” said Matt, project scientist at NASA, in 4. ______ statement. The benefits of growing vegetables in space are obvious, but how are they grown?Though astronauts have been growing plants in space for decades, planting edible food without the benefits of gravity and 5. ______ (nature) light has been difficult. A plant growth system called Veggie has been used to grow plants on the space station since 2014. The Veggie garden is about the size of a piece of luggage and typically 6. ______ (hold) six plants. Each plant grows in a “pillow” 7. ______ (fill) with clay and fertilizer. The “pillows” are important for distributing water, nutrients and air in a healthy balance around the roots.8. ______ the absence of gravity, plants use other environmental factors, such as light, to guide growth. LEDs above the plants produce a light suited for the plants’ growth. Veggie typically glows pink, 9. ______ enables plants to use both blue and red wavelengths more efficiently. Other spectrums of light, like greens, yellows or oranges, are less useful for plants.So far, US astronauts 10. ______ (grow) 10 different crops, including lettuce and radish.【参考答案】1. successfully2. exciting3. Growing4. a5. natural6. holds7. filled8. In9. which 10. have grownPassage 5主题语境——人与自然——印度青年用塑料制作运动鞋Fashion designers are always looking for new materials to work with. Lately, it’s all about sustainable materials –1. ______ (recycle) tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want a sustainable pair of shoes? Thaely is here to help.This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution. 2. ______ (lead) by 23-year-old Indian businessman Ashay Bhave, they may have found a winning strateg y: making shoes out of plastic grocery bags. “Thaely” means “plastic bag” in the Hindi language.“I was looking to create footwear that is cost-effective and safe for the environment,” Bhave said in an interview. “I needed to come up with something 3. ______ uses recycled plastic without 4. ______ (create) any more plastic waste.”Plastic bags were the perfect solution. Bhave’s home country, India, 5. ______ (ban) single-use plastics. However, in an interview with Elle magazine, Bhave said it’s poorly enforced. He said five trillion plastic bags are used around the world each year. “I was motivated to find a solution 6. ______ this problem,” Bhave said.That solution was the fabric called ThaelyTex. Made 7. ______ (entire) from plastic bags, the material looks and feels like leather, Bhave claimed. That sounds promising. Better yet, the production process requires no 8. ______ (addition) chemicals and releases no poisonous by-products. The end result is a smart-looking pair of white low-top sneakers.Where do they get so much material? Finally, they got help from TrioTap Technologies, a waste management plant. Bhave said they offered 9. ______ (collect) the bags and also to process them into ThaelyTex.So far, it seems like things are falling into place. There are already hundreds of pre-orders in place. It 10. ______ (sound) s like they have some plans for the future.【参考答案】1. recycled2. Led3. that4. creating5. banned6. to7. entirely8. additional9. to collect 10. soundPassage 6主题语境——人与自然——新版《牛津英语词典》关注气候变化Climate change really does change everything, including language. In October, Oxford English Dictionary (OED) released 1. ____ update on its language on climate change and environmental sustainability.Some new words 2. ______ (include) in the dictionary. T he OED doesn’t include chemical formulas, but it has made an 3. ______( importance) exception for CO2 because it has become, in its w ords, “so ingrained” in our everyday language.“Global heating” is also a new entry. Although people got used to using global warming, OED said that global heating is being used 4. ______ (often). That’s because while global warming suggests a kind of comfort, global heating 5. ______ (convey) “the seriousness of climate change caused by human activity and the urgent need to address it”.Apart from 6. ______( add) these new words, some old words about climate have been given new meanings. The phrase “climate refugee” is an example. In the 19th century, when people spoke of climate refugees, they would be describing those 7. ______ had moved to a place where the climate is healthier.But now, as climate changes and weather events appear 8. ______ (frequent), the phrase refers to the people who are forced to move in response to extreme weather or rising sea levels.Trish Stewart, OED science 9. ______ (edit), said the update reflects the very real sense of urgency of climate change now.10 ______ happens next depends on so many factors but, one thing we can be sure of is that our language will continue to evolve and to tell the story.【参考答案】1. an2. have been included3. important4. more often5. conveys6. adding7. who8. frequently9. editor 10. WhatPassage 7主题语境——人与社会——冬奥黑科技:穿戴技术全面应用From smartwatches that can show and send messages to smart glasses that can 1. _______ (wear) while swimming, wearable devices are playing an important part in making daily life 2. _______ (easy). This technology made its way to the Beijing Winter Games. Let's take a look at some examples.●Wearable thermometric patchesIn light of the recent pandemic, a 3. _______ (health) body is one of the priorities for everyone. 4. _______ (manage) the health status of athletes and audience members for the Beijing Winter Games, a wearable thermometer will be used. The thermometer is 5. _______ the shape of a bandage. It's about 6 centimeters long and 4cm wide. The device features a sensor to detect and record people's temperature. When people wear this “bandage” on their upper arms, their temperatures can be monitored 6. _______ (constant). People can see the data using an app on their phones.●Uniforms and equipmentFor most people, we wear clothes to keep warm or look good. But that's not enough for athletes. Their uniforms and equipment must be functional and not hinder the athlete's high-level performance. To meet these 7. _______ (require), cutting-edge technology has been used.For example, the uniforms use grapheme, a new type of material, which can help absorb athletes' body heat and keep 8. _______ warm for longer. Also, the material is quick-drying, 9. _______ (help) athletes get rid of sweat. The collar of the uniform also features a vent and adjustable buckles to make the clothes breathable.Their shoes use the BOA lacing system, 10. _______ features a button on their shoes. Press it and the shoes fit tighter. This is especially helpful for gloved hands in outdoor settings.【参考答案】1. be worn2. easier3. healthy4. To manage5. in6. constantly7. requirements8. them9. helping 10. which高考质量提升是一项系统工程,涉及到多个方面、各个维度,关键是要抓住重点、以点带面、全面突破,收到事半功倍的效果。
新课标、新高考、新思路---聚焦核心素养、获取关键能力语篇精深、读写结合(练习案)语篇四2018年6月浙江省高考读后续写真题阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was summer,and my dad wanted to treat me to a vacation like never before.He decided to take me on a trip to the Wild West.We took a plane to Albuquerque,a big city in the state of New Mexico.We reached Albuquerque in the late afternoon.Uncle Paul,my dad’s friend,picked us up from the airport and drove us up to his farm in Pecos.His wife Tina cooked us a delicious dinner and we got to know his sons Ryan and Kyle. My dad and I spent the night in the guestroom of the farm house listening to the frogs and water rolling down the river nearby.Very early in the morning,Uncle Paul woke us up to have breakfast."The day starts at dawn on my farm,"he said.After breakfast,I went to help Aunt Tina feed the chickens.while my dad went with Uncle Paul to take the sheep out to graze(吃草).I was impressed to see my dad and Uncle Paul riding horses.They looked really cool.In the afternoon,I asked Uncle Paul if I could take a hose ride,and he said yes,as long as my dad went with me.I wasn’t going to take a horse ride by myself anyway.So,my dad and I put on our new cowboy hats,got on our horses,and headed slowly towards the mountains. "Don’t be late for supper,"Uncle Paul cried,"and keep to the track so that you don’t get lost!" "OK!"my dad cried back.After a while Uncle Paul and his farm house were out of sight.It was so peaceful and quiet and the colors of the brown rocks,the deep green pine trees,and the late afternoon sun mixed to create a magic scene.It looked like a beautiful woven(编织的)blanket spread out upon the ground just for us.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为l50左右;2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语:3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
主题语境(二) 对社会有突出贡献的人物阅读理解A(2018·某某卷·A)In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a century —most experts date the first novel to RobinsonCrusoe in 1719 —but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steampowered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy (识字) rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters —from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim —were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens' greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the MonaLisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half dozen of them. It's partly true that Dickens' style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. It's partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But it's also that herewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent,ambition,energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible —and important for our own culture —to understand how he made himself a lasting one.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。
2022届高考英语二轮复习分类阅读写作训练之人与社会交通一、七选五(2020·陕西宝鸡·高一期末)A few things to consider before booking a flightSince you can't drive to all your dream places, flying may be the only, though a more expensive, way to go sometimes. 1.. Here are some tips to keep money in your wallet once you get to the airport.Fly during the least popular timesTuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the best days to fly, which means cheaper deals than the rest of the week. 2.. People usually don't like to get up before the sun to go to the airport.3.Airlines will charge for just about anything these days. All those extra fees can certainly add up. One way to avoid the extra fees is to fly carry -on only. Almost all airlines charge on baggage and they charge big. Why pay for your clothes to fly with you? It's easy to reduce the amount of stuff you pack, 4.. So you can take less and still make more outfit combinations, Pack your own snacksUnless you're flying internationally, it's rare that your flight comes with a free meal. Snacks on the plane are not cheap and almost never healthy. So don't rely on what's on the small menu and instead take some of your own snacks, such as chocolate bars, homemade biscuits or fruit. All make wonderful travel foods. 5..A.Fly on holidaysB.Try to avoid extra feesC.You can also find cheaper tickets for early morning flightsD.You can also eat much better and cheaper than other passengersE.Earlier boarding times can also cut down your chances of delaysF.Luckily, there are plenty of ways to cut the costs if you just plan well aheadG.Bring only the necessary clothes and make sure they can be easily matched二、阅读理解A(2021·河北高一开学考试)Last week was Road Safety Week at Jason’s school.All the students had to take part in a talk on road safety, which was given by a police officer. The following is what the police officer said:“Most traffic accidents are because of the drivers’ carelessness. A frequent cause of traffic accidents is speed. Some people drive too fast. This means that it is difficult for them to stop quickly. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalk.”“It’s not only drivers to cause accidents, however, people on foot—pedestrians, and bicycle riders often cause accidents, too. Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street without looking. You should always look on both sides before stepping into the street.”“Do any of you ride a bike? Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing directions suddenly or without warning other road users. Before you turn left, for example, you should make sure there aren’t any cars or trucks behind you. You should not turn until the street is clear.”“The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey them, we should not have accidents any more.”6.Why do most accidents happen?A.Because people stop their cars suddenly. B.Because people don’t know the rules. C.Because people are careless. D.Because people don’t care if they have an accident.7.How can most bicycle riders cause accidents?A.By crossing the road without warning other road users.B.By turning suddenly without warning other road users.C.By making sure there aren’t any cars coming.D.By showing suddenly or without warning other road users.8.The word “frequent” in the passage means ________ in Chinese.A.频繁的B.偶尔的C.所有的D.罕见的9.The main idea of the story is ________.A.obeying the rules of the road can keep you from having accidentsB.it was Road Safety Week at Jason’s schoolC.it’s not only drivers who cause traffic accidentsD.some people have accidents because they drive too quicklyB(2021·湖北安陆第一高中) A University College London study looked at car use to conclude that cities have to become car-free to survive. Simply put, if we don't reduce the number of cars in our cities then they will just completely clog up and stop moving.The study notes the number of cars is actually increasing faster than that of people. In 2019, 80 million cars were built while the population increased by 78 million. And the mass production of those cars was responsible for 4% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (排放) ,which is bigger than aviation (航空) and that's before you even fuel them up.The study authors construct a mathematical model, and residents choose driving their car or taking public transport on the basis of the time it takes to do the t rip. “All individuals decide their commuting (通勤) mode trying to reduce their costs, but the result is the overall worst-case situation, where the average commuting time is longer and all people decide to use their car.” write the authors of the study.Besides, policymakers tend to construct even more car infrastructure (基础设施) and invest even more in private cars, which then encourages more private vehicle use and results in even more traffic jams.Possible solutions have to be actively encouraged, with more travel options, plus local shops and services.Also, increasing the costs could be achieved by reducing the space devoted to cars, with more public transport lanes, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian roads, for example.Dr. Humberto, one author of the s tudy said: “If our goal is to have more liveable and developed cities then we must take part of this land and give it to other modes of transportation: walking, cycling and public transport.10.Which of the following can replace the underlined words “clog up”?A.Turn down. B.Break down.C.Make troubles. D.Get stuck.11.What can we infer from the numbers in Paragraph 2?A.The number of cars is larger than population.B.Car production creates more CO2 than aviation.C.CO2 emission is largely affected by car production.D.Global CO2 emission is more serious than expected.12.What result do study authors get from their model?A.It is hard for people to keep a balance.B.It takes more time to drive cars to work.C.More cars can be used to save time.D.Driving cars can keep the cost down.13.What can be a possible way to reduce car use?A.Building parking lots. B.Saving land for cars.C.Producing less cars. D.Riding a bus to work.C(2021·福建三明一中高二开学考试)E-scooter(电动滑板车)sharing, which once looked like it would completely change traffic in large cities around the world, is turning out to create just about as many problems as it solves.When e-scooters began to appear on the city streets, it was thought that people would take e-scooters instead of driving, which could cut down on traffic jams, pollution, and parking problems. And for some people, there is usually no direct public transport from the bus and subway stops to their homes. So, e-scooters were also seen as a solution for the "last-mile" problem at first, helping connect riders' homes with bus and subway stops.Then some companies started to make e-scooters and rent them out. They put lots ofe-scooters in popular locations around busy cities. And customers can use their smartphones to find and rent e-scooters. It usually costs about $1 to unlock an e-scooter and then about 15 to 25 cents for every 15 minutes after that. When customers finish riding, they simply can park e-scooters in any place that's convenient.However, soon e-scooters were being left almost everywhere. They were blocking sidewalks and sometimes roads. E-scooters weren't just in the way, and they were also dangerous. e-scooters can go as fast as 16 miles per hour. They're too fast for sidewalks and can put walkers in danger. But they're usually too slow for city streets, where they block the faster traffic of cars and buses. And people began to get injured. Scientists studied nearly 200 people who got injured in a three-month period in Austin, Texas. About 15% had serious brain injuries. Riders aren't just getting injured, there have also been several e-scooter-related deaths.Most cities with e-scooters have now made rules about where and how e-scooters can be used. Other cities have gotten rid of them completely. Anyway, e-scooters have become a very popular way to get around in many big cities, but it will take time and effort to makee-scooters fit in with big city traffic safely.14.Why were the shared e-scooters put on the market?A.To encourage a healthy lifestyle.B.To reduce the cost of transportation.C.To help solve the city traffic problems.D.To raise public awareness of saving energy.15.Which of the following is the advantage of shared e-scooters according to Paragraph 3? A.They can move as fast as buses.B.They are easy to access in cities.C.They can carry users' smartphones.D.They can be ridden by people of all ages.16.What do we know about shared e-scooters from Paragraph 4?A.They are hardly found on the main streets.B.They are disliked by many American people.C.They become the main reason for traffic deaths.D.They increase traffic pressure and safety concerns.17.What is the author's attitude towards e-scooter sharing?A.Positive. B.Doubtful.C.Objective. D.Disapproving.三、语法填空(2021·云南省南涧县第一中学)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
专题01 阅读理解(说明文)高频话题01 人与自我—饮食Passage 12022-2023学年下学期·福建福州·高一期末试卷New Year’s Day is meant for food. As the new year arrives around the world, there could be special cakes and breads, for example, long noodles representing long life, field peas representing coins, and pigs representing good luck. The particulars vary, but the general theme is the same: Enjoy food and drink to bring in a year of prosperity. Here are some of the New Year’s food traditions around the world.Hoppin’ John, American SouthA major New Year’s food tradition in the American South, Hoppin’ John is a dish of pork-flavored field peas or black-eyed peas—symbolizing coins—and rice, frequently served with cooked greens—as they’re the color of money and cornbread—the color of gold. The dish is said to bring good luck in the new year.Twelve grapes, SpainThe people of Spain traditionally watch a broadcast from Puerta del Sol in Madrid, where people gather in front of the square’s clock tower to ring in the New Year. Those out in the square and those watching at home take part in an unusual annual tradition: At the stroke of midnight, they eat one grape for every toll of the clock bell. Some even get their grapes ready—peeling and seeding the—to make sure they will be as efficient as possible when mid-night comes.Tamales, MexicoTamales, corn dough filled with meat, cheese and other delicious additions and wrapped in a banana leaf or acorn husk, make appearances at pretty much every special occasion in Mexico. In many families, groups of women gather together to make hundreds of the little packets to hand out to friends, family and neighbors. Soba noodles, JapanIn Japanese households, families eat buckwheat soba noodles, or toshikoshi soba, at mid-night on New Year’s Eve to say goodbye to the year gone by and welcome the year to come. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, and the long noodles symbolize longevity and prosperity.1. The common theme of food for New Year’s Day is _______.A. to show its deliciousness and sell well in marketB. to celebrate new year and wish for blessings from natureC. to eat and drink well and hope for a fancy new yearD. to say farewell to the old year and welcome the new year2. Which dish is believed to bring good luck in the new year?A. Twelve grapes.B. Hoppin’John.C. Tamales.D. Soba noodles. 3. Which group of people would share fond with neighbors on New Year’s Day? A. The Americans. B. The Mexicans. C. The Spanish. D. The Japanese.【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B【导语】本文是一篇说明文。
新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)新高考英语时文阅读高三专版(含答案解析及全文翻译)AThe life of FM-2030, a transhumanist (超人文主义者) who believed humans will be able toend natural death in the future using technology, is explored in a new documentary. The film, titled‘2030’, was released late last month and is available across multiple streaming platforms. It was made by British filmmaker Johnny Boston who interviewed a range of FM-2030’s acquaintances and scientific experts.Transhumanists believe humans can and should use emerging future technology to greatly enhance their natural abilities. These technologies could include robotics, AI, gene therapy preventing the ageing process. This could radically change what it means to be a member of our species.FM-2030 was born in Brussels in 1930 named Fereidoun M. Esfandiary. The son of an Iranian diplomat, he later changed his legal name to mark his belief that by 2030 we will be ageless and everyone will have an excellent chance to live forever.FM-2030 wrote a number of books around life extension and transhumanist topics, and is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of the modern transhumanist movement. After his death in 2000, FM-2030’s body was placed in cryonic suspension in Arizona.Mr Boston commented: “I met FM-2030 and that was his legal name when I was about 11 or 12 years old. He’d come to London with his partner at the time and they stayed with us. This was in the early 80s when he had these really off the wall ideas that we were going to live on indefinitely and that there wasgoing to be a much more progressive politics. He talked about we were going to communicate brain to brain. There was going to be a machine that you could put in various characteristics and it was going to print stuff.”Mr Boston went on to produce a number of videos outlining FM-2030’s ideas. He did a seriesof films called the future of democracy that came out of talks that FM had don e. He said,“FM really talks about what the future holds in terms of how we govern ourselves. He thinks we’ve got to useAI.”1. What will happen in the future according to transhumanists?A. Humans will die in a natural state.B. Humans’life span will remai n limited.C. Humans will not need language any longer.D. Humans’abilities will be largely improved by technologies.2. Why did Fereidoun M. Esfandiary change his name to FM-2030?A. Because his father forced him to do so.B. Because he didn’t like his fo rmer name at all.C. Because he wanted to flag his transhumanist faith.D. Because he thought human would end natural death in 2030.3. What does the underlined phrase “off the wall”in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Dull.B.Ambiguous.C. Ridiculous.D. Upset.4. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. The Uncertain Future.B. The Film Called 2030.C. The Ideas of Transhumanists.D. FM-2030—ATranshumanist【答案】1~4 DCCD【解析】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了FM-2030 的一生以及他的超人类主义理念。
高考英语时文阅读专项专题08养成良好的答题习惯,是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。
做题前,要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项,并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时,切忌跟着感觉走,最好按照题目序号来做,不会的或存在疑问的,要做好标记,要善于发现,找到题目的题眼所在,规范答题,书写工整;答题完毕时,要认真检查,查漏补缺,纠正错误。
【原文·外刊阅读】‘Pegasus 2’ movie cast share stories(文章来源:Global Times)Chinese movie Pegasus 2 casting director and actor Han Han, Shen Teng and Fan Chengcheng will hit screens on February 10, the first day of the upcoming Spring Festival as they shared their behind-the-scenes stories on a Monday's press conference.Han said that after completing Pegasus, he and his team began contemplating how the sequel's story should unfold. He noted that the sequel had to live up to the audience's love for the first installment. After exploring various story directions and attempting different script versions and outlines, a new story that met his standards was finally settled upon.The film narrates the humorous journey of driving instructor Zhang Chi (Shen) and aspiring new racer Li Xiaohai (Fan) as they embark on the last edition of the Bayinbrook Rally.The first film in the series also premiered on the first day of the Chinese New Year in 2019, ultimately grossing 1.726 billion yuan ($243 million), setting a record for Han's directorial career.Five years later, with the release of Pegasus 2, the director stated that both the film's story and visuals have allundergone a comprehensive upgrade.【原创·阅读理解】1.When is the movie "Pegasus 2" set to hit screens?A. February 10.B. Chinese New Year in 2019.C. Spring Festival.D. Five years later.【答案】A【解析】根据文章内容,电影《飞驰人生2》将于2月10日上映,这也是即将到来的春节的第一天。
专题02 时文阅读理解-社会生活主题语境:人与社会--主要介绍了一个志愿者项目为新生儿提供章鱼来安抚和安慰他们,这一项目受到了新生儿父母的欢迎。
重点单词:monitor 监视,监测;accumulate 积累;familiarity熟悉;1.Jude and Leo Hawes have come a long way since they entered the world, born at just 29weeks. Airlifted fromtheir home in Launceston to hospital in Hobart, the twins, now happy and healthy two-year-olds, were delivered into the ICU to be cared for and monitored. A gift from the Tasmanian branch of Octopus for a Preemie (早产儿) for them was a light in the dark.“These stories really do re mind us why we all spend so much time and our own money making these octopuses (章鱼),” Bianca, the co-founder of the project, tells Woman’s Day. “It means the world to me that I can do something in whatever small way to make the journey for the babies and parents just that little bit easier. I believe if we can help others, no matter how small a way it is, then we should.”The eight-legged creatures are specially created to calm and comfort early newborns.“In instances where the babies can’t be held for weeks, or even months, the familiarity of the parents’ scent (气味) on the octopuses can help with the bonding process because babies already know it as a safe scent when parents can finally hold them,”Bianca says.The volunteer project began after a nurse reached out to Bianca to create a prototype of octopus she could take into hospital for a trial.“It took me a good four to five months to teach myself how to write a pattern and get it approved,”explains Bianca, who creates the handmade helpful octopuses for no cost to families in need.“I started making them as fast as I could, but I wasn’t able to make the amount they needed.” Soon Bianca met the group’s other co-founder Andrea Carey and the pair started creating the creatures in together in their spare time.“I have always enjoyed being creative and my imagination runs wild with colour combinations,” says Bianca, her Facebook page Octopus for a Preemie Tasmania accumulating more than 2000 followers.“It makes my day!”1.What is the purpose of the project?A.To promote octopuses to preemies.B.To comfort the preemies’ parents.C.To reach out to nurses for preemies.D.To bring a sense of security for preemies.2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “prototype” In paragraph 4?A.Certificate. B.Model. C.Patent. D.Trademark.3.What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs?A.It is well received.B.It is highly profitable.C.It needs to be improved.D.It takes ages to see the results.4.What does Bianca’s story imply?A.Good is rewarded with good.B.Two heads are better than one.C.Small deeds make a difference.D.Actions speak louder than words.【答案】1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C【导语】本文为一篇说明文。
新高考读写课程第2讲-人与社会-公益事业与志愿服务-练习案新课标、新高考、新思路---聚焦核心素养、获取关键能力语篇精深、读写结合(练习案)语篇二2017年6月浙江省高考读后续写真题阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
On a bright, warm July afternoon, Mac Hollan, a primary school teacher, was cycling from his home to Alaska with his friends. One of his friends had stopped to make a bicycle repair, but they had encouraged Mac to carry on, and they would catch up with him soon. As Mac pedaled (骑行) along alone, he thought fondly of his wife and two young daughters at home. He hoped to show them this beautiful place someday.Then Mac heard quick and loud breathing behind him. “Man, that's a big dog!” he thought. But when he looked to the side, he saw instantly that it wasn’t a do g at all, but a wolf, quickly catching up with him.Mac’s heart jumped. He found out his can of hear spray. With one hand on the bars, he fired the spray at the wolf. A bright red cloud enveloped the animal, and to Mac's relief, it fell back, shaking its head. But a minute later, it was by his side again. Then it attacked the back of Mac's bike, tearing open his tent bag. He fired at the wolf a second time, and again, it fell back only to quickly restart the chase(追赶).Mac was pedaling hard now. He waved and yelled at passing cars but was careful not to show down. He saw a steep uphill climb before him. He knew that once he hit the hill, he’d be easy caught up and the wolf’s teeth would be tearing into his flesh.At this moment, Paul and Beeky were driving their car on their way to Alaska. They didn’t think much of it when they saw two cyclists repairing their bike on the side of the road. A bit later, they spotted what they, too, assumed was a dog running alongside a man on a bike. As they got closer, they realized that the dog was a wolf. Mac heard a large vehicle behind him. He pulled in front of it as the wolf was catching up fast, just a dozen yards away now.注意:所续写短文的词数应为150 左右;1.应使用5 个以上短文文中标有下划线的关键词语:2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;3.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
高考英语时文阅读人与社会民以食为天他撑起了人类半边天(人与社会)如今,“食不果腹,衣不蔽体”的窘迫在我们看来也许都成了特殊时期的往事,因为遥远,所以无法想象,更无从感同身受。
尤其在我们多数人都享受着充裕物质生活的今天,贫至无以充饥的苦难,听起来似乎很不真实。
然而,联合国发布的《2019年全球粮食危机报告》显示,2018年,全球仍有53个国家的大约1.13亿人遭遇重度饥饿,过去三年来,全球面临粮食危机的总人数始终维持在1亿以上,且波及的国家范围还在扩大。
“一粥一饭,当思来之不易;半丝半缕,恒念物力维艰”,这句古训在新时代不该被遗忘。
A seed expert who brought high-quality vegetable seeds to many countries, was awarded the 2019 World Food Prize. Simon Groot of the Netherlands is credited with introducing high-quality, disease-resistant vegetable seeds to more than 60 countries including the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.Developing seeds has been the Groot family business for a long time. He is the sixth generation of, what is called, a seedsman. He began his search to create better vegetable seeds to help farmers in Southeast Asia in 1981. He was 47 then and his family’s company had just been taken over by a larger corporation.Sixteen years earlier, he had made his first trip to Indonesia. There, Groot learned that vegetable seeds which were developed for the moderate climate of Europe, did poorly when planted in the hot tropics. He thought there was a great possibility to introduce hybrid(杂交植物的)vegetables to the area. The area lacked vegetable seed developers who were trying to create hybrids for the local climate.“It was neither charity nor business. It was a passion for good seeds,” said Groot. Now 85, he said developing seeds has always concerned him, “I noticed the seed quality in that part of world was so much below our standards and below achievable standards.” He added that he “could not sta nd” that the farmers there did not have better seeds.At the time, farmers in Southeast Asia usually saved seeds from season to season. That was because the seeds available for sale were often old. Those seeds were usually from Europe or North America and did not grow well in their tropical climate. This meant that the farmers endedup with smaller crops, and lower quality that changed greatly from season to season. The plants also could easily become infected with diseases.Groot partnered with seed trader Benito Domingo of the Philippines. They put together a team of seed researchers and growers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands and the University of the Philippines. Within a few years, they developed a hybrid bitter gourd that sold successfully. Then they adapted a tomato plant, followed by eggplants, pumpkins and leafy vegetables.The early successes led to the start of the East-West Seed Company, which now has more than 970 improved seeds of 60 vegetable crops. Over the past 40 years, the discoveries have led to the creation of a tropical vegetable seed industry aimed at small farmers. The tropical seeds are now spreading into Asia, Africa and Latin America.It is estimated that the company’s seeds are used by 20 million farmers each year in m ore than 60 countries, said Kenneth Quinn, the former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam. He has been the president of the Des Moines, Iowa-based World Food Prize Foundation since 2000.Of Groot, Quinn said, “he’s a truly remarkable individual with worthy accompli shments that should be recognized.”The award was announced during a ceremony at the U.S. Department of State hosted by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “The remarkable improvements made in these tropical vegetable seeds helped small farmers in developing nations produce more food and importantly get more income for themselves and their families,” Pompeo said. He added that the seeds fight hunger and help increase economic growth.1. What can we know about Groot from the text?A. He got the World Food Prize for improving vegetable seeds.B. He began his research on vegetable seeds at a young age.C. He brought better vegetable seeds to Southeast Asia in 1981.D. He wanted to be the first vegetable seed developer in Europe.2. What caused lower incomes from crops in Southeast Asia in the past?A. The poor soil.B. The long season.C. Diseases infected by insects.D. Seeds growing bad.3. What can we learn about the East-West Seed Company?A. It was established in 2000.B. The successful development of hydrid vegetables promoted its foundation.C. Its tropical seeds are now spreading into Asia, Africa and America.D. Millions of farmers have used its seeds around the world.4. Why does the author mention the Pompeo’s statement at last?A. To add some background information.B. To show Groot’s outstanding contribution.C. To present Groot’s special place.D. To summarize the previous paragraphs.5. Where is this text most likely from?A. A geography book.B. A farmer’s biography.C. A science magazine.D. A travel brochure.参考答案1~5 ADBBC单词学习1. credit v.归功于The company is credited with inventing the industrial robot. 发明工业机器人是那家公司的功劳。