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2024届全国高考(新高考)英语复习历年真题好题专项(阅读理解＋读后续写)练习Ⅰ.阅读理解A2023ꞏ济南市高三检测说明文258词★★★☆☆The AIDA model is the foundation of modern marketing and advertising practice. It outlines the four basic steps used to persuade potentials to make a purchase. The first three steps lie in creating attention (A), decorating interest (I), and building desire (D) for the product, before the fourth step—the “call to action” (A)—tells them exactly how and where to buy. AIDA can channel the customer's feelings through each stage toward reaching a sale.Attracting the customer's attention is the first challenge and this may be achieved by using an attracting phrase or picture. Once someone's attention has been clutched,__it must be turned into real interest. This is best done by providing a brief description of the product's benefits to the consumer rather than simply listing the product's main features or problem-solving claims.Now, it is time to transform that interest into a desire for a product or service. This is where consumers need to believe their lives could be better by possessing the product. It could be a vital step towards turning a potential into a real customer.“Call-to-action” is where all of the initial hard work pays off and leads to the action from a potential customer. For example, they might pick up the phone to discuss the idea of a trial of the services or, alternatively, they may just buy that product or service that has been promoted to them all along.And AIDA is used to great effect in the movie industry. Movie studios begin their marketing campaigns months in advance. The campaigns develop by offering attractive flashes of the movie without giving too much away. Desire is inspired by the release of the full preview which is fully designed to show the exciting moments of the movie, from special effects to humorous lines of dialogue on the opening weekend. Advertisements in newspapers and on television focus on the movie's release, inviting the consumer to go and buy a ticket.1．What is the purpose of practising AIDA?A．To create jobs.B．To increase sales.C．To research markets.D．To introduce products.2．What does the underlined word “clutched” mean in Paragraph 2?A．Seized. B．Freed.C．Cheated. D．Affected.3．In which stage of the AIDA model may a customer call to try the service?A．Action. B．Interest.C．Desire. D．Attention.4．Why does the author mention the movie industry in the last paragraph?A．To design an AIDA model.B．To display how AIDA works.C．To show how to make a movie.D．To advertise the movie industry.B2023ꞏ济南市高三检测议论文349词★★★☆☆According to a study done by University of Michigan, shopping to reduce stress was 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control and shoppers were three times less sad than those only looking at items.More than half of the 1，000 consumers surveyed by Credit Karma, head researcher of the study, said they have shopped to deal with feelings of stress or depression. About 48 percent of men and 31 percent of women who have stress shopping said they had purchased alcohol when stressed. About 82 percent of women spend on clothing compared to 52 percent of men. Women also lead shopping for jewellery, 42 percent, compared to 22 percent for men.In some sense, stress shopping can actually help you live a healthier life by making sure that your blood pressure is lowered. The survey found 82 percent had only positive feelings about their purchases and that the positive mood was long-lasting. However, stress shopping, for many, could grow into a drive that uses up money, causes conflict, and therefore adds great stress to life.Despite the in-time joy from purchases, stress shopping never proves a long-lasting cure to stress or depression. Actually it needs to be avoided anyhow. Whether you're purchasing presents or buying groceries, having the items you need written down will provide you with brightness while shopping. Reward yourself for sticking to your list and you'll be more likely to commit to it.In addition always think about what you struggle with most financially. Do you spend too much money at the mall? Eating out? Vacations? Make a list of where your money is going and take necessary steps to resist your desire. For example, if you spend too much money on dining out on weekends, stuff your cupboard with food on Friday. So you'll be more likely to stay in and cook. And you need to give up the need to keep up with others. Everyone's financial situation is different and comparison may lead to debt and dissatisfaction with what you already have.5．Why does the author mention those numbers in Paragraph 2?A．To support an idea.B．To attract readers.C．To call for actions.D．To introduce a topic.6．Which of the following may help deal with stress shopping?A．Stimulating desires.B．Recording spending.C．Turning to medicines.D．Comparing with others.7．What is the author's attitude to stress shopping?A．Unclear. B．Doubtful.C．Objective. D．Negative.8．What is a suitable title for the text?A．Does shopping benefit us?B．More stressed, women or men?C．Should we compare with others?D．Can stress shopping reduce stress?Ⅱ.读后续写[2023ꞏ武汉市高三调研]阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

2024年湘少版三年级秋季学期英语阅读理解复习专项题班级：_____________ 姓名：_____________【阅读理解】1. 阅读短文，判断与短文内容是否相同。

Bill''s room is not big. There is a small table by the window. There are two bottles of orange juice and a glass of milk on the table. Bill is drinking some tea. Near the table there''s a bed. Bill''s sister is reading a book on the bed. On the wall there''s a picture. There are some students outside the window. The boys are playing games, and the girls are singing. They''re very happy.( ) （1）Bill''s room is very big.( ) （2）There are two bottles of orange juice on the table.( ) （3）Some boys are playing games near the house. ( ) （4）Some girls are singing.( ) （5）There is a desk near the table.2. 阅读短文。

根据短文内容给下面各题选择正确答案。

Many boys and girls in western countries are wearing the same clothes. Many of them have long hair, so it is hard to tell whether they are boys or girls.One day an old man is sitting on a chair near a pool. A person is beside him. The old man asks the person, “Is it a boy or a girl in the pool?” The person answers, “A girl ,she is my daughter.”“Oh, sorry,” the old man says, “I didn’t know you were her mother.”“You are wrong,” the person says, “I’m her father.”［1］What do many boys and girls in western countries wear?（）A. They wear red clothes.B. They wear colour clothes.C. They wear same clothes.D. They wear different clothes.［2］Is it easy to tell whether they are boys or girls?（）A. Yes, it is.B. No, it isn’t.C. Yes, it’s not hard.D. I don’t know. ［3］Is it a girl or a boy in the pool?（）A. It’s a boy.B. It’s a girl.C. I don’t know.D. It’s a student.3. 阅读短文，选择正确的选项。

中考英语阅读理解复习试题(一)(2013，天津)My grandfather Jack is 96 years old，and he has had aninteresting life.He has travelled a lot in his life in the Far East.He visited the Taj Mahal in India and the Pyramids in Egypt.He hunted (狩猎) lions in Africa，and rode a camel in the Sahara Desert.He says the most beautiful place he has travelled to is Kathmandu in Nepal.Jack has married twice.His first wife died when she was 32.Hemet his second wife Maria while he was cycling round France.They have been married for 50 years，and they have lived happily in a smallvillage since they got married.Jack says that he has never been ill in his life.The secret of good health，according to my grandfather，is exercise.He goes swimming every morning.He has done this since he was a boy.He also has a glass of wine every night!Perhaps that is his secret!1.What kind of life has Jack lived?A.A short life.B.An interesting life.C.A lonely life.D.A poor life.2.Which of the following does Jack think is the most beautiful place?A.Kathmandu.B.The Pyramids.C.The Sahara Desert.D.Taj Mahal.3.How many times has Jack married?A.Once.B.Twice.C.Three times.D.Four times.4.Where did Jack meet Maria?A.In India.B.In Nepal.C.In France.D.In Egypt.5.What does Jack do every night?A.He has a glass of wine.B.He goes swimming.C.He hunts lions.D.He rides a camel.(二)(2013，聊城)My name is Sam.I joined a club called “passing help”last month.Now let me tell you why I joined it.One evening this May, on my way home my old car broke down(出故障).It was 25 miles from my home.I wanted to get a ride(搭便车), but there was no car. It was also hard to take a taxi. I decided to take a bus home.I went to a bus stop nearby.After a while, a bus came, but it did not go to my town.the bus driver was a young woman.She was kind and she told me which bus I should take.I waited there for about thirty minutes，but no bus came.At last a car came to me and a woman came out of the car .She was just the bus driver.“When I reached t he bus station，I got to know that the bus to your town couldn't come ，so I returned here.I just can't leave youhere ，”she said , “ Get in my car and I will take you back to your home.”“It is a long way.”I said.“Come on，sir, ”she said，“Let's go.”On the way，she told me a story. A few days ago，there wasn't gas(汽油)in her car. An old man drove her up to a gas station and then back to her car.When we got to my home，I wanted to give her some money to thank her，but she didn't accept her.“I only want to help others and do something nice for somebody.Pass it along. ” she said.6.What happened to Sam one evening this May?A.He lost his way.B.His car broke down.C.He was hurt in an accident.D.He couldn't reach the gas station.7.Sam didn't think of going home________that evening.A.by trainB.by busC.by carD.by taxi8.From the passage , we know that the young woman was________.A.a club bossB.a taxi driverC.a bus driverD.a gas station worker9.The young woman wanted Sam to ________.A.give her some moneyB.get on her busC.take her to her houseD.help others just as she did10.The best title (题目)of the passage is ________.A.A kind old manB.Getting a rideC.Passing helpD.A broken car(三)(2013，河北)“Homestay is a form of study abroad program.It allows thevisitor to rent a room from a local (当地的) family to better understand the local lifestyle.It also helps to improve the visitor's language ability，”said a teacher during a school meeting last term.“Students who wish to learn more about foreign cultures or to get foreign experience should join this kind of holiday.I am sure you won't be disappointed (失望的).”After this special meeting，I always thought about this kind of st month，I had a chance at last to go on such a holiday with some of my schoolmates and we went to London，a place where I had wanted to go since years ago.As we were still young，we had a group leader who planned things for us and looked after us.After we got to London，we went to stay with different families.I was lucky that my host family (寄宿家庭) was a white couple who had a daughter about my age.They treated me as a daughter of their family during my stay there.They were interested in me and I learnt a lot of things from them，too.The holiday was filled with activities every day.After breakfast，a local teacher would come to take us in his car.Then we would have classes or go on a sight­seeing trip to different places of interest like the Big Ben，the London Bridge，and the Buckingham Palace.We would go back to our own homes after the activities.The holiday was a valuable experience for me.I enjoyed every minute of it.Yet，time really flew fast.Three weeks later，we had to leave “home” for Hong Kong.11.In the “homestay” program，a visitor can ________.A.learn more about holidaysB.understand his culture betterC.improve the language abilityD.take part in foreign meetings12.The writer had wanted to visit London since ________.st monthB.years agoC.the special meetingD.her stay abroad13.The group leader should ________.A.make plans for the familyB.take care of the studentsC.stay with different familiesD.rent rooms to the students14.The writer's host family ________.A.was very kind to herB.went s ight­seeing with herC.had two white daughtersD.was interested in her activities15.From the passage，we know that the writer ________ in London.A.wished to stay a little longerB.spent three weeks in her homeC.had classes in many interesting placesD.helped the teacher take the students in a car(四)(2013，河南)Cause and effect is one way to explain things that happen around us.Many things happen because something caused or influenced them to happen.Sometimes it is hard to look at a cause and find out what causes the effect.It may help you to start with the effect and use your reasoning (推理的) skills.Think about all the things you know that could be reasons for the effect you can see.For example，you may see someone putting on a heavy jacket.This is the effect.To look for a cause，think to yourself，“What would make someone put on a heavy jacket?”Maybe the person is going outside into very cold weather.Maybe the person works in the penguin pen (企鹅圈养地) at Sea World.Maybe the person is going to visit an ice skating rink where the air is kept very cold.All of these things could be a cause for putting on a heavy jacket.Now，think about a second example.The effect is a boy named Abi has to go to the head teacher's office.What are the possiblecauses?Maybe he bullied (欺负) another student.Maybe he is just being picked up early.Maybe he is being given a prize!Here is another example for you to think about its cause and effect.Cait，13，was trying to fall asleep when her 8­year­old brother，Doug，came into her room.He looked around a bit，but seemed really out of it.Then Doug went back into the hallway and stood there lookingstraight up at the hall light for quite a while.Little brothers can be very strange，but this was really much too strange.Cait didn't know what to do.Just then，Cait's father appeared and explained that Doug was sleepwalking.What's the cause and effect，could you tell?16.According to the second paragraph，which of the following is an effect?A.Someone puts on a heavy jacket.B.Someone works in the penguin pen.C.Someone will go outside into cold weather.D.Someone will go to visit an ice skating rink.17.Abi has to go to the head teacher's office.Which of the following isn't the possible cause?A.He bullied another student.B.He is going shopping.C.he is being picked up early.D.He is being given a prize.18.What was Doug doing when his sister Cait tried to fall asleep?A.He was going outside.B.He was reading a story.C.He was sleepwalking.D.He was looking for his dad.19.Which of the following is cause and effect?A.Tony got up and had a glass of water.B.We came home and found him sleeping.C.The ball was lost and a window was broken.D.Tim was late again and his teacher got angry.20.What is the best title for the text?A.Truth and liesB.Work and sleepC.Cause and effectD.Life and dreams(五)Ask any student which subject he or she hates most.9 out of 10 students will answer “math”.No matter which country you visit，no matter which grade you are in，you may not learn art，geography，chemistry or Chinese，but you always learn math.Why is this so?How come so many students hate math，and yet cannot avoid learning it in school?Jenny Sanders，a high school student in California，asks，“What good do we get from learning math?We can use computers to compute numbers，and we can use computers to store information.I think learning math at school is a waste of time.”However，there is much more to math than just learning to add and subtract(减) numbers.In fact，math is not so much about calculation (计算) as it is about learning to think logically (逻辑地) and solving problems.Of course，Jenny was right that we can use computers to do calculations，but how would we even know how to use the computer if we can't think logically?In short，computers are only tools when solving problems.For example，imagine you are a cook and must serve dinner to 100 guests.How should you divide your resources so that you can get the job done most efficiently (高效地)?In situations like this，the ability to think logically will get you to a reasonable answer and solve your problem.21.According to the passage，which subject do students always learn in different grades at school?A.Chinese.B.Math.C.Geography.22.What does Jenny Sanders think of learning math?A.Interesting.B.Boring.eless.23.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.90% of the students hate learning math.B.Students can learn math well with computers.C.Math can do calculations and store information.24.What does the underlined word “resources” mean in the passage?A.科目B.效率C.资源25.What does the writer want to tell us?A.Math is just learning to add and subtract numbers.B.Math can be good for both our body and our mind.C.Math helps us think logically and solve problems.(六)Fifty­three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys.Since then，Barbie doll，as everyone called her，has become the most successful toy doll in history.Her parent，the Mattel Company，said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.However，Barbie is facing some trouble at present.There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her.Another doll named Bratz，for example，came to life thirteen years ago.She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup(浓妆) and miniskirts.And her company offers more kinds of clothes too.It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls.“For younger girls，playing with a Barbie is much fun.But when you get older，you want something smarter and more modern，”says Vera Shepherd，a shop assistant in a New York toy store.It is good news that on the international market，Barbie isstill No.1.Although Mattel is selling fewer Barbies in the United States these years，sales in other countries are still going up.In January 2009，Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai，where girls can shop，eat，drink or even become fashion_designers for their own Barbies.Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 53rd birthday.Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie.How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls?It is hard to say，but 53 is surely not the age to retire(退休).26.Barbie's family name is________.A.RobertslicentC.ShepherdD.Bratz27.Barbie's trouble is that ________.A.it wears heavy makeup and miniskirtsB.other dolls are more popular with little girlsC.other dolls are trying to beat her in the market28.Girls can do the following in the first Barbie Shop in Shanghai except________.A.going shoppingB.taking photosC.drinking juice29.What's the meaning of the underlined words “fashion designers”in the passage?A.珠宝设计师B.发型设计师C.服装设计师30.What is the best title of the passage?A.First Barbie Shop in ShanghaiB.Barbie's Past and PresentC.Barbie's 53rd Birthday Party中考英语阅读理解复习试题答案(一)1～5.DADBC(二)6～10.CBBAC(三)11～15.ACDDC(四)16～20.AADBD(五)21～25.BCACD。

天津市最新高考英语阅读理解复习题（附答案）一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Imagine someone who has spent the majority of their life sitting with a sign on the side of the road and that very person giving someone their last20dollars.That's exactly what Marine Corps veteran(退伍军人)Johnny Bobbitt,34,did in October in Philadelphia.Bobbitt served in the U.S.Marine Corps and worked as a paramedic(医务辅助人员)in Vance County,N.C.before he became homeless.Nobody knew how he got to where he was because he was discreet about that.One night in October,Bobbitt was sitting roadside with a sign in Philadelphia as usual,when Kate McClure of Florence Township,N.J.was driving home down Interstate95and ran out of gas. Scared and nervous,she got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station.As McClure was heading to the nearest gas station,she ran into Bobbitt and he told her to get back in the vehicle and lock the door.Minutes later,he appeared with a red gas can.He'd used his last$20to buy her gas.After that unexpected meeting,McClure and her boyfriend,Mark D'Amico,who both live in New Jersey,visited Bobbitt several times to deliver gift cards,cash,snacks and toiletries.They then decided to create a fund raising page so he wouldn't have to spend the holidays sleeping on the street.McClure started the GoFundMe page on November10.With the page,the couple hoped to raise$10,000,enough money for his rent,a reliable vehicle and up to six months'expenses. Bobbitt's story ran in a local paper.By November15,more than10,000local people had made donations through the GoFundMe page and more than$300,000had been raised.On Thanksgiving,Bobbitt was resting in a hotel,his feet up on the bed,drawing up a grand plan for his new life,thanks to several thousand dollars raised to repay him for a good deed.(1)What does the underlined word"discreet"in paragraph2most probably mean?A.Doubtful.B.Cautious.C.Guilty.D.Optimistic.(2)McClure met Bobbitt when she___.A.couldn't find a gas stationB.got to the way homeC.couldn't unlock her carD.was in search of gas(3)It can be known from the text that_.A.Bobbitt's story obtained wide attentionB.Bobbitt became world-famous overnightC.the GoFundMe page collected over$400,000for BobbittD.the GoFundMe page was started to help people like Bobbitt(4)What is the best title for the text?A.A Homeless Veteran Paid Kindness ForwardB.A Homeless Veteran Had a Generous HeartC.A Homeless Veteran's Kindness Paid OffD.A Small Kindness Made a Big Difference【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)A(4)C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，一个无家可归的退伍军人将身上仅有的二十美元买了汽油送给在回家途中汽车没油的年轻女子，事后这名女子和她的男朋友专门建了一个网页为他募捐，使他不用再睡在大街上。

一、阅读理解（20分）：(1-10小题)Passage11）A-In2014,older adult falls caused 7 million injuries.2）D-usually imply the end of independence3）B-weaker4）A-A fall is very terrible thing that you keep quiet about.5）A-Older adult fells are on the rise.Passage26）B-three7）C-solar panels are easy to maintain8）D-include9）C-In 2014, fewer than 1000 schools used solar power to cut costs. 10）B-Schools Go SolarPassage311）C-Whitewashing in the Publishing Industry12）C-maker her annoyed13）C-She noticed the lack of black girls as main characters in the books 14）A-100015）B-Marley Dias doesn’t like reading二、填空题（40分）（11-50小题）46、If you love plants, the chances are you buy them on (impulse) and then wonder where to put them.47.If you have to go through a smoke-filled area, you’ll better (crawl) with your head low.48.Mother (motioned)my brother to keep his voice down but he ignored her.49.If doing one thing gives you an unpleasant feeling, the normal (reaction) would be to stop.50.Among these articles, which do you think are most (likely)to interest our would be to stop doing it.51.Long after even the latest apple tree had finally broken into leaf, the mulberry’s branches remained stubbornly(bare).52.These schools com under the supervision of locally (appointed)committees.53.We should see ourselves as part of nature rather than in(conflict) with it.54.These rows of small trees growing close together (create)living walls for shelter and privacy in the garden.55.Don’t’(hesitate) to let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.56.During the nine months before her baby is born, her face is one (perpetual) smile.57.Traditional Chinese food is far (superior) to McDonald’s and KFC or any other fast foods I know.58.Under this law, consumers have the right to (reject)faulty goods and demand a refund。

（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套（带答案）及解析（英语）高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the awkward silence. Encountering this situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the past, I struggled wit h this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… But later I learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendship, fun and shared activities that you would otherwise have missed out on.After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common behaviors is the habit of filtering (过滤)--holding back from saying something until you've "checked" to make sure that what you're about to say is cool, impressive and interesting. Another problem is not learning to get in the mood for conversation. If you don't know how to change from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.It is the reflex (习惯性思维) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your mind. As long as you don't say anything that could land you in jail (监狱).All of the "Oh! That's interesting…" "Hmm, I've never heard of that" "Hmm, cool!" expressions are reactionary (保守的) bits of conversation that prove to the other person that you're really listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want to talk to you even more.Everyone knows that stories juice-up conversations, but most people only talk about stories of their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story, even if it's not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening they are, the harder they are to forget.（1）If people can deal with the awkward silence, they can .A. train their working skillB. improve their life qualityC. enrich their social lifeD. establish their working relationship（2）When talking with others, we should .A. feel nervousB. think twiceC. be free to expressD. avoid breaking in （3）According to the passage, what do the speakers care much about?A. The attractive topics of conversation.B. The atmosphere of the conversation.C. The listener's experiences and tastes.D. The listener's curiosity and concern.（4）What does the underlined part "juice-up conversations" mean?A. making conversations more boringB. making conversations livelierC. making conversations smootherD. making conversations more relaxing【答案】（1）C（2）C（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】本文本文是一篇议论文，我们谈话时最大的问题之一是尴尬的沉默。

【英语】七年级英语下册阅读理解复习一、七年级英语下册阅读理解专项目练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解In middle school, one of my teachers asked each of us to show a "collection". Some students were already "collectors" of shells, books, boxes or stamps.I didn't have a collection. So I started to collect. I do remember that I asked for help from all of parents and grandparents and from their friends living in Canada. In the end I had a big collection of postcards. I had many different postcards. Some were about cars, some were about countries and some were about animals.I don't remember if my grandmother told me I had to return her post-cards. Her postcards are different and beautiful. They are about different wars（战争）. I keep them in a beautiful box.At different times in my life, I collect different things. As a young adult, I collected different books by some famous writers. And I collected some pictures of famous people. Now I always enjoy my collections but I never read a book again.（1）what does the underlined word "collectors" mean in Chinese?A. 收集B. 收藏家C. 爱好D. 有爱好的人（2）Which of the following is NOT right?A. Some students were collectors of books.B. Some students were collectors of boxes.C. Some students were collectors of animals.D. Some students were collectors of stamps.（3）The writer started with collecting .A. postcardsB. booksC. picturesD. boxes（4）Who gave the writer the postcards about wars?A. His mother.B. His father.C. His grandfather.D. His grandmother.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】文章大意：因为学校里一次老师要求的收藏，作者小养成了收藏的习惯，以至于伴随他一生。

高考英语专项复习《阅读理解记叙文》真题总结含答案一、2022年高考真题1.（2022年全国甲卷）As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her andkick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.28. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?A. Try challenging things.B. Take a degree.C. Bring back lost memories.D. Stick to a promise.29. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?A. Lovely penguins.B. Beautiful scenery.C. A discount fare.D. A friend’s invitation.30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?A. It could be a home for her.B. It should be easily accessible.C. It should be well preserved.D. It needs to be fully introduced.31. What is the text mainly about?A. A childhood dream.B. An unforgettable experience.C. Sailing around the world.D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.体裁：记叙文主题：人与自我--生活-旅行【字数】300 + 98【语篇导读】文章主要介绍了71岁的Ginni Balinton从小就对旅行有着深深的热爱，渴望探险，不再跳舞和孩子们成家立业之后，她开始周游世界，并在2008年开始了前往南极洲的旅程。

温州市中考英语英语阅读理解复习题(及答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

DFriendship can help you stick to your aims and make you more successful, according to an article in Times.Carlin Flora, the writer, who has studied friendship for years, finds that if you really want to change something in your life, you can develop friendship with people who have the same aims as you do.Friends can help make your own will stronger. Following good examples can help you get rid of bad behaviors and form new, healthier ones. For example, after a busy and tiring day, you probably want to go home and watch TV. However, your friend knocks on your door and asks you to go jogging with him. After jogging, you talk over coffee together. This is much better than just sitting in the room watching TV.Flora also points out that it's best to stop bad habits by turning attention to different, good ones. Instead of staying at home alone and spending hours in front of your computer, building up friendship with those who have the values and habits you admire will lift you up more easily.We all wish to be with, and be liked by our friends. When you have friendship with people with strong wills and good behaviors, you will not only succeed more easily, but also find joy on your journey.（1）The underlined word "ones" in the third paragraph means .A. examplesB. behaviorsC. friendsD. aims（2）In the writer's opinion, is better for you after a busy and tiring day.A. sitting in the room watching TVB. staying at home aloneC. spending hours in front of your computerD. jogging with a friend（3）According to the writer, we should make friends with those who .A. have the values and habits we admireB. often go jogging with usC. have the same jobs as we doD. talk over coffee with us（4）The main idea of this passage is .A. friends can help make your own will strongerB. we all wish to be with, and be liked by our friendsC. it's best to stop had habits by turning attention to different, good onesD. friendship can help you stick to your aims and make you more successful【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】短文大意：朋友可以帮助你坚持目标并变得更加成功，研究表明，和那些拥有你所羡慕的价值观或习惯的人交朋友，你会更快乐，更容易成功。

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阅读理解题型分类练(四) 推理判断题——推断隐含意义类A[2023·石家庄市教学质量检测] Throughout all the events in my life, one in particular sticks out more than the others. As I reflect on this significant event, a smile spreads across my face. As I think of Shanda, I feel loved and grateful.It was my twelfth year of dancing, I thought it would end up like any other year: stuck in emptiness, forgotten and without the belief of any teacher or friend that I really had the potential to achieve greatness.However, I met Shanda, a young, talented choreographer (编舞者). She influenced me to work to the best of my ability, pushed me to keep going when I wanted to give up, encouraged me and showed me the real importance of dancing. Throughout our hard work, not only did my ability to dance grow, but my friendship with Shanda grew as well.With the end of the year came our show time. As I walked to a backstage filled with other dancers, I hoped for a good performance that would prove my improvement.I waited anxiously for my turn. Finally, after what seemed like days, the loudspeaker announced my name. Butterflies filled my stomach as I took trembling steps onto the big lighted stage. But, with the determination to succeed and eagerness to live up to Shanda, expectations for me, I began to dance. All my troubles and nerves went away as I danced my whole heart out.As I walked up to the judge to receive my first place shining gold trophy (奖杯), I realized that dance is not about becoming the best. It was about loving dance for dance itself, a getaway from all my problems in the world. Shanda showed me that you could let everything go and just dance what you feel at that moment. After all the doubts that people had in me, I believed in myself and did not care what others thought. Thanks to Shanda, dance became more than a love of mine, but a passion.1．What did the author think her dancing would be for the twelfth year?A．A change for the better.B．A disappointment as before.C．A proof of her potential.D．A pride of her teachers and friends.2．How did Shanda help the author?A．By offering her financial help.B．By entering her in a competition.C．By coaching her for longer hours.D．By awakening her passion for dancing.3．How did the author feel when she stepped on the stage?A．Proud. B．Nervous.C．Scared. D．Relieved.4．What can we learn from the author's story?A．Success lies in patience.B．Fame is a great thirst of the young.C．A good teacher matters.D．A youth is to be treated with respect.B[2023·辽宁省部分学校二模] Almost a decade ago, researchers at Yale University launched a global database called Map of Life to track biodiversity distributions across the planet. Now, the team added a new feature to the database that predicts where species currently unknown to scientists may be hiding.In 2018, ecologist Mario Moura of the Federal University of Paraiba in Brazil teamed up with Yale ecologist Walter Jetz, who took the lead in the initial creation of the Map of Life. The pair set out to identify where 85 percent of Earth's undiscovered species may be. For two years, the team collected information about 32，000 vertebrate (脊椎动物)species. Data on population size, geographical range, historical discovery dates and other biological characteristics were used to create a computer model that estimated where undescribed species might exist today.The model found tropical environments in countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Colombia house the most undiscovered species. Smaller animals have limited ranges that may be inaccessible, making their detection more difficult. In contrast, larger animals that occupy greater geographic ranges are more likely to be discovered, the researchers explain.“It is striking to see the importance of tropical forests as the birthplace of discoveries, stressing the urgent need to protect tropical forests and address the need of controlling deforestation rate if we want a chance to truly discover our biodiversity，” said Moura.The map comes at a crucial time when Earth is facing a biodiversity crisis. It was reported that there was a 68 percent decrease in vertebrate species populations between 1970 and 2006 and a 94 percent decline in animal populations in the America's tropical subregions. “At the current pace of global environmental change, there is no doubt that many species will go extinct before we have ever learned about their existence and had the chance to consider their fate，” Jetz said.5．What can be learned about the Map of Life?A．It only tracks biodiversity distributions.B．It was initially created by Mario Moura.C．It predicts where undiscovered species exist．D．It managed to locate 85% of the undiscovered species.6．Which factor makes animals easier to discover?A．location. B．species.C．size. D．population.7．What does the underlined word “address” mean in Paragraph 4?A．Tackle. B．Ignore.C．Maintain. D．Postpone.8．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A．Tropical animal populations have slightly declined.B．The Map of life is significant to protecting biodiversity.C．Tropical forests are the birthplace of many extinct species.D．Many species will undoubtedly go extinct even if discovered.CThis is the digital age, and the advice to managers is clear. If you don't know what ChatGPT is or dislike the idea of working with a robot, enjoy your retirement. So, as for the present you should get for your manager this festive season, a good choice may be anything made of paper. Undoubtedly, it can serve as a useful reminder of where the digital world's limitations lie. Several recent studies highlighted the enduring value of this ancient technology in several different aspects.A study by Vicky Morwitz of Columbia Business School, Yanliu Huang of Drexel University and Zhen Yang of California State University, Fullerton, finds that paper calendars produce different behaviours from digital calendars. Users of old­fashioned calendars made more detailed project plans than those looking at an App, and they were more likely to stick to those plans. Simple dimensions seem to count. The ability to see lots of days at once on a paper calendar matters.Here is another study from Maferima Touré­Tillery of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Lili Wang of Zhejiang University. In one part of their study, the researchers asked strangers to take a survey. Half the respondents were given a pen and paper to fill out a form; the other half were handed an iPad. When asked for their email address to receive information, those who used paper were much likelier to decide on a positive answer. The researchers believe that people make better decisions on paper because it feels more consequential than a digital screen. Paper­and­pen respondents were more likely than iPad users to think their choices indicated their characters better.Researchers had other findings. They found shoppers were willing to pay more for reading materials in printed form than those they could only download online. Even the sight of someone handling something can help online sales. Similarly, people browsing(浏览) in a virtual­reality(虚拟现实) shop was more willing to buy a T­shirt if they saw their own virtual hand touch it.9．How does the author lead in the topic?A．By telling a story.B．By giving examples.C．By raising questions.D．By describing a situation.10．Why can paper calendars make users stick to plans better?A．They are a better reminder.B．They can show more detailed plans.C.They provide chances for people to practice writing.D．They provide a better view of many days' plans at a time.11．Which of the following did paper influence based on Paragraph 3?A．Decision. B．Sympathy.C．Efficiency. D．Responsibility.12．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Paper posters will greatly promote sales online.B．E­magazines are thought less valuable than paper ones.C．Seeing others buy will increase one's purchasing desire.D．People prefer items made of paper instead of other materials.[答题区]阅读理解题型分类练(四)A【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。

一、阅读理解阅读Jack的“家庭日”（Family Day）日记，选择正确的选项。

Dear Diary, Today is my family day. In the morning, we clean the house. Dad and Mum clean the living room, the kitchen and two bedrooms. My brother Jim cleans the bathroom. I am in the study. I put away books and toys. Wow! The rooms are nice and clean now.In the afternoon, we go to my uncle’s home. My uncle is tall and friendly. He is my maths teacher, too. My aunt is a good cook. She cooks fish, chicken, beef, soup and Chinese noodles. She makes salad and apple juice for dinner, too. So much yummy food! And their son(儿子) Tom has a little puppy. We play together. So happy!Jack1、This family day, ________ cleans the bathroom. ( )A．Jim B．Jack C．Dad2、Who is Jack’s uncle? ( )A．B．C．3、Tom is Jack’s ________. ( )A．son B．sister C．cousin4、“I put away books and toys.” Here “put away” means ________. ( )A．整理B．打乱C．张贴5、From the diary, we know ________ (从日记中我们得知________。

2025届高考英语复习：专项（语法填空＋阅读理解）好题练习Ⅰ.语法填空2024ꞏ重庆市质研说明文198词★★★☆☆Mining has seen ups and downs but traditional condiments (调味料) continue to appeal.Any mention of Zigong, Sichuan Province, reminds people 1.________ its salt production and this is 2.________ important source of revenue (财政收入).The city, about 200 kilometers from Chengdu, has a history of mining salt 3.________ (stretch) back 2，000 years. The salt was sold all over Sichuan and other provinces, and was consumed by one-tenth of China's population. The salt is from wells. One of them, the Shenhai well, was opened in 1835, and is still in 4.________ (operate). With a depth of 1，001. 42 meters, it is among the world's deepest of its kind and 5.________ (current) produces around 2，000 kilograms of salt per day. Visitors to the well can buy packs of iodine-free salt 6.________ (mine) just three days earlier.But, during Spring Festival, 7.________ ends with the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month—falling on Sunday this year—more people from around the country flock to Zigong 8.________ (view) its world-famous lanterns. Viewing lanterns became a Spring Festival custom in Zigong during the Tang Dynasty. Since then, the 9.________(city) lantern show has been held in more than 70 countries and regions around the world, becoming a calling card of both Zigong and China. The popular show 10.________ (start) from the economic dilemma in the 1980s, when Zigong's economy over-relying on a single product became a problem.Ⅱ.阅读理解A2024ꞏ云南高三质检说明文327词★★★★☆In about 23 years, it may finally be time to look up. A recently discovered asteroid (小行星) has a chance of hitting the earth on Valentine's Day in 2046. It was discovered on Feb.26 at an observatory in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.While the thought of an asteroid hitting the earth may sound concerning, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) says people shouldn't be worried.The asteroid has an estimated diameter of around 160 feet, which is about the same size as an Olympic swimming pool or the width of a football field.“We've been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting the earth. Often when new objects are discovered, it takes several weeks' data to reduce the uncertainties and adequately predict their orbits years into the future，”NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) said.The asteroid is ranked on the Torino Scale as Level 1 threat. The scale is a tool to categorize potential earth impacts, with zero being no threat and 10 being something that can cause a global disaster. One on the Torino Scale means 2023 DW is in the normal or green zone.“Current calculations show the chance of collision (碰撞) is extremely unlikely with no need for public concern，” NASA says of the green zone. “New telescopic observationswill very likely lead to reassignment to Level 0.”Although 2023 DW doesn't pose a great risk to the earth, NASA has been continuing to work to defend our planet from any asteroid that could cause disasters.In September, 2022, NASA crashed its Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft, or DART, into an asteroid to see if it could change the trajectory of the space rock. NASA later confirmed the mission was a success, and is continuing to research how effective the method is, should a massive asteroid be headed our way.1．What does NASA's PDCO say about 2023 DW?A．It is too close to the earth.B．It must be destroyed in space.C．Its orbit is still uncertain now.D．Its orbit should be changed.2．How is 2023 DW ranked on the Torino Scale?A．As Level zero threat.B．As Level ten threat.C．In the normal zone.D．In the threatening zone.3．What does the underlined word “trajectory” mean in the last paragraph?A．Size. B．Weight.C．Angle. D．Path.4．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．An Asteroid Was Discovered at an Observatory in ChileB．An Asteroid Is Coming Our Way, Unlikely to Hit UsC．A Space Rock Has Just Passed the EarthD．A Spacecraft Has Been Crashed RecentlyB2023ꞏ全国卷Ⅱ应用文315词★★★★☆Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)Whether you're hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area's natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)Enhance your photography skills—join Yellowstone's park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.6/19—Waterfalls & Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.7/10—Wildflowers & White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.5．Which of the four programs begins the earliest?A．Photography Workshops.B．Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.C．Canyon Talks at Artist Point.D．Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.6．What is the short talk at Artist Point about?A．Works of famous artists.B．Protection of wild animals.C．Basic photography skills.D．History of the canyon area.7．Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop?A．Artist Point.B．Washburn Trailhead.C．Canyon Village Store.D．Visitor Education Center.参考答案Ⅰ.语法填空2024ꞏ重庆市质研说明文198词★★★☆☆Mining has seen ups and downs but traditional condiments (调味料) continue to appeal.Any mention of Zigong, Sichuan Province, reminds people 1.________ its salt production and this is 2.________ important source of revenue (财政收入).The city, about 200 kilometers from Chengdu, has a history of mining salt 3.________ (stretch) back 2，000 years. The salt was sold all over Sichuan and other provinces, and was consumed by one-tenth of China's population. The salt is from wells. One of them, the Shenhai well, was opened in 1835, and is still in 4.________ (operate). With a depth of 1，001. 42 meters, it is among the world's deepest of its kind and 5.________ (current) produces around 2，000 kilograms of salt per day. Visitors to the well can buy packs of iodine-free salt 6.________ (mine) just three days earlier.But, during Spring Festival, 7.________ ends with the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month—falling on Sunday this year—more people from around the country flock to Zigong 8.________ (view) its world-famous lanterns. Viewing lanterns became a Spring Festival custom in Zigong during the Tang Dynasty. Since then, the 9.________(city) lantern show has been held in more than 70 countries and regions around the world, becoming a calling card of both Zigong and China. The popular show 10.________ (start) from the economic dilemma in the 1980s, when Zigong's economy over-relying on a single product became a problem.【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了四川省自贡市的井盐和那里的灯笼展的情况。

高考英语阅读理解专项复习题（二）一、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

As the world starts to become increasingly aware of the dirty carbon footprint left behind by airplane travel,could it be time to bring back to the air ship?Hybrid Air vehicle,a UK-based company,has recently displayed a new concept design of their around100-passenger air-ships that hopes to revolutionize city tripping,all while reducing carbon emissions(排放).The images of the flashy inside parts are just an ambitious plan for the moment,but the company argued the air ship would be well-suited to city-to-city trips.A journey by air ship would take slightly longer than one by airplane.For example,a flight from Liverpool to Belfast across the Irish Sea is approximately4 hours and24minutes,check-in and security time included,while the air ship will take 5hours and20minutes in theory.However,the payoff comes in the amount of carbon dioxide released—67.75kilograms(149.36pounds)of carbon emissions per passenger by plane,compared to4.75kilograms(10,47pounds)per passenger by air ship.The company claims their standard Airlander10model can now complete journeys with a total of a75percent reduction in emissions compared to conventional aircrafts.They eventually hope to introduce a hybrid-electric(混合电能的)model by 2025,which would reduce emissions by90percent,then a totally electric model by 2030that would be a zero emissions aircraft.In a bid to attract air travel enthusiasts,the company also hopes to make the experience more pleasurable than the typical journey of sticky seats and minimal leg room.“For many decades flying from A to B has meant sitting in a metal tube with tiny windows—a necessity but not always a pleasure.On Airlander,the whole experience is pleasant,even enjoyable,”George Land,Commercial Business Development Director at Hybrid Air vehicle,said in a recent statement.1．What is the new air ship designed for?A．Trips with fewer passengers.B．Reducing the use of carbon.C．Traveling specially between cities.D．The lowest cost of trips for passengers.2．Why does the author list the figures in paragraph2?A．To highlight the speed of the airplane.B．To stress the disadvantages of the new airship.C．To indicate the potential market of the new airshipD．To present the positive effect of the new air ship on the environment. 3．What is the plan of the company for the new air ship?A．Producing a fully electric model by2030.B．Producing a hybrid-electric model by2030.C．Completing the standard Airlander10model by2025.D．Putting the standard Airlander la model into service by2025.4．What does George Land think of the traditional airplane?A．It's much safe B．Its space is too narrow,C．Its seats are too hard.D．Its atmosphere is more pleasant.二、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

高中英语阅读理解专项训练复习题含答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解The negative (负面的) health effects of sleep shortages during the week can't be changed by marathon weekend sleep sessions, according to a new study.Researchers have long known that routine sleep deprivation (缺乏) can cause weight gain and increase other health risks, including diabetes. But there are still some people who hope that shutting off the alarm on Saturday and Sunday will repay the weekly sleep debt and remove any ill effects.The research, published in Current Biology, ruins those hopes. Despite complete freedom to sleep in and nap during a weekend recovery period, participants in a sleep laboratory who were limited to five hours of sleep on weekdays gained nearly three pounds over two weeks and experienced metabolic disruption (代谢紊乱) that would increase their risk for diabetes over the long term. While weekend recovery sleep had some benefits after a single week of inadequate sleep, those gains were wiped out when people returned right to their same sleep schedule the next Monday."If there are benefits of catch-up sleep, they're gone when you go back to your routine. It's very short-lived," said Kenneth Wright, who led the research. "These health effects are long-term. It's kind of like smoking once was — people would smoke and wouldn't see an immediate effect on their health, but people will say now that smoking is not a healthy lifestyle choice. I think sleep is in the early stage of where smoking used to be."Wright said that the study suggests people should prioritize sleep — cutting out the optional "sleep stealers" such as watching television shows or spending time on electronic equipment. Even when people don't have a choice about losing sleep due to child-care responsibilities or job schedules, they should think about prioritizing sleep in the same way they would think about a healthy diet or exercise.（1）What had the researchers already known before doing the new research?A. The actual benefits of weekend recovery sleep.B. Harm to health caused by the lack of routine sleep.C. People's habit of shutting off the alarm during holidays.D. The relationship between body weight and sleep amount.（2）Kenneth Wright mentioned smoking to _________.A. call on smokers to completely abandon smokingB. advise people to go to sleep when they want to smokeC. show people have known the harm brought by smokingD. show people will someday notice the bad effects of sleep deprivation（3）What does the underlined word "prioritize" probably mean?A.Have a low opinion of something.B.Increase the amount of something.C.Cut down something that isn't necessary any more.D.Treat something as being more important than others.（4）What can be the best title for the text?A.Weekend Catch-up Sleep Is a LieB.Bad Sleep Habits Are Harmful to HealthC.A New Study Has an Unexpected DiscoveryD.Advantages and Disadvantages of Catch-up Sleep【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，作者通过一项研究与对比举例的方法让大家明白周末马拉松式的“补觉”并不能扭转工作日睡眠不足对健康的负面影响。

50分阅读理解提分练(二)阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A[2023·山东省济宁市三模]A Day Out at the City FarmCome and join us for a day of fun! Get in touch with nature and learn about the importance of growing our own food. Bring back your own mini garden to start your urban farming journey!Date：28 May 2023 (Sunday) Time：8 a．m. to 5 p．m.Venue: City FarmGUIDED TOUR 9 a．m. or 3 p．m.Free registration (registration ends 5 minutes before tour starts)Our friendly guide will share interesting facts about some common local plants and their uses. You will have an opportunity to touch, smell and taste some of the vegetables and fruits. Our guide will also highlight some farming methods that are environmentally friendly.WORKSHOPS1．What can a visitor enjoy during the guided tour?A．Trying out new farming methods.B．Tasting some vegetables and fruits.C．Visiting the farm without registration.D．Sharing knowledge of plants with the locals.2．How much need a couple with one child pay for My Miniature Garden?A．$40. B．$55.C．$65. D．$80.3．What is the main purpose of the event?A．To instruct visitors to prepare gifts.B．To advocate the protection of the farm plants.C．To publicize the sale of organic produce.D．To encourage people to grow their own food.BFifteen years ago, Claybourne Elder was a twenty something from Utah, standing in the back of a Broadway theatre watching “Putnam County Spelling Bee”， when an act of kindness opened a door to new possibilities.“This man came up to me and said, ‘Hey, are you from out of town？’And I said, ‘Yeah, I'm just here visiting.’ And the man handed me $200 and said, ‘You look ed like you were having more fun than the people in the expensive seats. Go to buy yourself a ticket to Sweeney Todd tomorrow. It'll change your life，’” Elder said. Elder never got the man's name—just $200 and a photo.Elder had never seen Sweeney Todd, so he bought “a great seat”. Starring in that production was the legendary Patti LuPone. “That did not seem real. Patti LuPone... she seemed like a person you read about in a book or heard about somewhere, but not someone you saw perform，” Elder said.He th en tried his best to earn a place on the stage. LuPone is now his co­star in the hit musical Company—a turning point of fate that goes back to the stranger who gave him the means to watch one of Broadway's biggest productions. “It takes that kind of generosity to show you what generosity can be, to turn around and do it again，” Elder said.Giving back is now a big part of his life. Once a month, he and his 4­year­old son pay for a stranger's meal at their local diner. Recently, he has started giving away free tickets to his show through social media.After every performance, Elder takes a picture with the strangers he buys tickets for and hangs the photos in his dressing room. “I hope that it awakens something in them, just like it did in me，” he said. “What I hope happens is that these people are shown some sort of sincere kindness from a stranger and hopefully in turn go out and do something kind for somebody who they don't know.”4．How did Elder feel when he saw Patti LuPone perform?A．Moved and grateful.B．Inspired but worried.C．Curious but doubtful.D．Surprised and excited.5．What did Elder do after seeing Sweeney Todd?A．He took Patti LuPone as his teacher.B．He tried to contact the stranger.C．He trained hard to become an actor.D．He created Company with Patti LuPone.6．Why does Elder give free tickets to those strangers?A．To get personal popularity.B．To take photos with them.C．To inspire them to do good deeds.D．To help them know more about his show.7．What is the best title for the text?A．An Act of Kindness Goes FarB．Hard Work Always Pays OffC．Luck Falls in an Unexpected WayD．A Good Play Can Change Your LifeCSherry Gao is pouring coffee made from single­origin beans, hoping that her Mandarin Coffee Stand in the city of Pasadenawill, California introduces you to your new favorite coffee and turns your preconceptions about Chinese coffee beans upside down.Much of the Western world imports its coffee from Africa and South America. But Gao hopes that throwing light on Yunnan­sourced coffee could expose customers to the coffee­producing region and help to break down prejudice against the beans, which for decades, until only a few years ago, were primarily used for instant products.“We wanted to highlight Chinese coffee because a lot of people nev er had Chinese coffee before，” Gao said. “Some have the mindset that it's bad or it's cheap, but that's not the case anymore. It's been changing so much over the last decade.”Recent experimentation with processing, such as the addition of fruit or sugarcane molasses during the production, is leading Yunnan's coffee to more flavorful results. “Every time a new product comes in, it tastes better than the last one，” Gao said.Farmers in China have grown tea for more than 3，000 years, but coffee has been grown there for only about a century in small quantities, with an uptick in the 1980s with government involvement. And the turn of the century and the 2010s saw a sharp growth with international corporations investing in the region's crops, initially for use in instant coffee.But in the last 10 to 15 years, tastes and demand for specialty and high­grade coffees emerged, especially from local growers and shops. The domestic demand for China­grown coffee has risen so dramatically that Gao says it's now much more expensive.To further connect with the community, Gao hopes to one day host classes for interactive how­to events. After all, she says, the Yunnan coffee tastes excellent when made in one's own kitchen with a pour­over system and she hopes it's only a matter of time before home specialty coffee enthusiasts catch on too.8．What's a misunderstanding of Chinese coffee beans?A．They are of poor quality.B．They have limited producing areas.C．They have a mild taste.D．They are used for flavored coffee.9．Wha t does the underlined word “uptick” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Output. B．Increase.C．Option. D．Investment.10．What does Sherry Gao expect to do in future?A．Offer community members coffee for free.B．Buy a pour­over system for her shop.C．Teach people to make Chinese coffee at home.D．Keep up with home specialty coffee fans.11．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Entertainment. B．Health.C．Education. D．Business.D[2023·山东省日照市三模]A new wearable device that wraps around your finger like a plaster can harvest sweat while you sleep and use it to generate electricity, according to the developers from University of California, San Diego.Most power producing wearable device require wearers to perform intense exercise or depend on external sources such as sunlight or large changes in temperature. But the new strip uses a passive system to generate electricity from sweat in your fingertips, even if you are sleeping or sitting completely still. This is because the finger tips are the sweatiest part of the body. So, thanks to a smart sponge material, this can be collected and processed by conductors.The energy harvester produced small amounts of electricity when the wearer presses down or starts to sweat, or from light finger tapping. It does this by converting activities like typing, texting, or playing the piano into extra charge.Finger tips have one of the highest concentrations of sweat grands in the body, with coach finger producing between 100 and 1，000 times more sweat than most other areas, according to the researchers.Co­first author doctoral student Mr. Bin said: “The reason why we feel sweatier on other parts of the body is that those spots are not well ventilated (通风的). By contrast, the finger tips are always exposed to air, so the sweat evaporated as it comes out. So rather than letting it evaporate, we use our device to collect this sweat, and it can generate a significant amount of energy.”The device is equipped with electrical conductors or electrode (电极) made from a carbon foam, which absorbs any finger sweat. Enzyme (酶) on the electrode then cause a chemical sweat molecule to generate electricity.The device only stores up a little bit power at the moment, and would take about three weeks of constant wear to power a smart phone, but the researchers hope to increase capacity in future.12．How is the new device different from other wearables?A．It is cost­effective.B．It is harmless to skin.C．It required no exercise.D．It produced electricity.13．What does the underlined word “evaporate” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Changes into a gas.B．Freezes in the air.C．Drops to the ground.D．Becomes bigger in amount.14．What is the disadvantage of the device?A．It is extremely small in size.B．It is very difficult to operate.C．It has a very limited power capacity.D．It relies much on temperature changes.15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Sweats FingertipsB．Power from FingertipsC．An Electrical ConductorD．A Rechargeable Device[答题区]阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

天津市中考英语英语阅读理解复习题(附答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1．阅读理解Scrub, the pet cat of Jennifer's, was found! It got lost five years ago. Jennifer looked for it everywhere but failed each time. She thought Scrub would never come back. But one day she got a call from an animal shelter(庇护所) and was told they had found Scrub!How did they know Scrub belonged to Jennifer? How did they know Jennifer's phone number? All the information was available because of the microchip, a very small computer chip(薄片). It was placed under Scrub's skin many years earlier.The microchip is usually placed under the skin of an animal's shoulder to keep its ID number. Once the chip is in place, the pet does not feel it anymore. When lost pets are brought to animal shelters, people there use a special tool to look for the microchip and read the ID number on it, then they'll call the microchip company to match the number to the information of the pet's owner. This is how the shelter was able to tell Jennifer that they had found Scrub.Microchips have helped thousands of owners get their lost pets back. In New York, a dog named Roxy was missing for months. Then a woman found her on a busy street in New Jersey. No one knows how the dog got to a different state. However, thanks to her microchip, Roxy was soon returned to her grateful owner.In 2008, a couple got their cat George back after he had disappeared 13 years earlier! When George got lost, the couple tried everything to find him. They visited animal shelters every day for six months, made posters and even offered a $500 reward(酬金). As years went by, they thought George would never be back till they got the call from an animal shelter. Without the microchip, the cat would never be able to come home again.Microchips can not only work for a pet's whole life but help lost pets no matter how far they've been away from home. This is why microchips may be just the thing to help bring missing pets back home.（1）How did Jennifer find her pet cat?A. By visiting animal shelters.B. By offering a $500 reward.C. With the help of the microchip.D. With the help of a woman in New Jersey.（2）Which statement about microchips is NOT true according to the passage?A. They are very small computer chips.B. They are under an animal's skin of its shoulder.C. They can help the owners to find the long-lost pets.D. They can only work for a lost pet that's far away from home.（3）The right order of how animal shelters help lost pets return home is .①Get the I D number of the lost pet.②Call the owner to bring the lost pet home.③Look for the microchip of the lost pet.④Call the microchip company to match the number to the information of its owner.A. ③①②④B. ③④①②C. ①③④②D.③①④②（4）According to the passage, we can know that .A. the couple thought the microchip wasn't helpful at allB. Scrub didn't feel uncomfortable with the microchip in its bodyC. it took a long time to match Roxy's ID number to her owner's informationD. Jennifer herself found her cat according to the ID number on its microchip（5）What is the main idea of the passage?A. The reasons why pets got lost.B. Different ways to find the lost pets.C. The ways how people care for the lost pets.D. The introduction of how microchips help the lost pets return home.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）D（4）B（5）D【解析】【分析】大意：本文主要介绍芯片怎样帮助走失的宠物回家，动物收容所通过詹妮弗宠物猫皮肤下的芯片上的身份证号码联系上了失主詹妮弗，芯片帮助了数千名失主找到他们的宠物。