2022高考英语二轮：(选练)阅读理解训练(5)及答案

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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 Myth

It is true that world population is growing, but this is not the cause of our current and future global problems.

Believing this will cause us to ignore the real problem and risk long-term damage to our planet.

Let me start by explaining why overpopulation is a myth. For one thing, the UN Population Division regularly

predicts population growth but provides a low variant (变量), medium variant, and high variant to factor in various

possibilities. In the 2010 revision, their high variant suggests that the world population will be almost 16 billion in

2100, but the low variant predicts it will peak at 8 billion and decrease to just over 6 billion by 2100. In most cases, it

is the low variant that has come true in the past, suggesting the same will be true of their future population predictions.

In addition to this, the size of families is actually decreasing.

For another, if the Earth is overpopulated, there needs to be insufficient (短缺) food, water, and space for humans

to live. However, Indian economist Raj Krishna estimates that India alone is able to increase crop produce to the point

of providing the entire world’s food supply. The World Food Programme confirms that there is sufficient food grown

to feed the world and there is the same amount of fresh water on the planet now as there was 10,000 years ago. So

how is it possible that the number of people in the world is affecting our planet?

Therefore, it is not an increase in population but an increase in consumption that is a severe threat. Materialism

and overconsumption are facts of life for everybody in the western world, as possessions reflect a person’s status in

society and people strive to obtain happiness through owning the latest fashionable goods. Not only that, but waste is a

common occurrence which has a huge effect on our resources. It is a sad truth that 80% of the world’s resources are

currently used by just 20% of the world’s population.

Our overconsumption must be addressed now to make our lives more sustainable (可持续的) and avoid

continuing the terrible damage to the environment we are causing. The key is education. If we do not work towards

this but instead focus on the wrong issue, we may find ourselves living on a planet that can no longer sustain human

life.

1. According to the author, what causes our current and future global problems?

A. The increase in population.

B. Shortage of food and water.

C. The fast growth of material needs.

D. Failure to protect the environment.

2. The underlined word “myth” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. fact B. misconception C. possibility D. uncertainty

3. The author stresses that _____.

A. people should save food and water

B. economists are making wrong predictions

C. wrong judgment leads to serious consequences

D. measures should be taken to reduce population 4. What is mainly discussed in the passage?

A. The real cause of global problems.

B. The severe effect of overpopulation.

C. Reasonable use of natural resources.

D. Methods to reduce overconsumption.

【参考答案】C B C .A

2022高考英语二轮：（精选）阅读理解训练（5）及答案

A

“It takes an entire village to raise a child.” That’s an old proverb(谚语) that is being quoted more and more often these

days. And I’m pleased about that.

Today, more and more schools are reaching out to involve parents, community members and businesses to help shape

a child’s future.

Parents need to be involved in their children’s education in many ways. Helping children with homework and studying,

going on a field trip, teaching a craft or coaching a child’s sports team are all great ways to be involved with your child’s

education. And don’t forget to communicate with teachers---they need and respect your input. Studies show that children

learn more and schools function better when parents and schools work together. It’s important to stay in touch with your

child’s education all through his or her school career.

Communities can help children create and achieve new goals. Help with homework, read to a child, coach a children’s

team, or provide emotional support. Help solve problems and build self-esteem. Kids need role models and advisers can

be role models by sharing their experiences and wisdom.

Businesses can also help shape our children’s future. Invite a class from your local school to visit your workplace. You

may be providing a glimpse that opens a new world of possibilities. Show students what goes on during a typical day.

Give a mini course for students: how to use a computer; how products are made; how machinery works. You may have a