天津高考英语阅读练习题及答案

天津市最新高考英语阅读理解专题练习及答案一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解If American waterways had ever been voted on the yearbook, the Buffalo River could easily have been named Ugliest. It could be hard to find hope there. It took decades for public perception of the river to shift. But activist citizens, who collaborated with industry, government, and environment groups never gave up on their polluted river—the Buffalo River gradually went from being considered a lost cause to a place worth fighting for. And by now the cleaned—up water is one of Buffalo'S biggest attractions.By the 1960s, the river was seen as one of the worst sources of pollution pouring into the Great Lakes. The Buffalo River had caught fire many times. The surface had an oily layer, and any fish caught there were not eatable.The waterway's fate started shifting in the mid-1960s. Stanley Spisiak was a local Polish—American jeweler by day, but by evening he was the kind of guy who'd chase down dumpers(垃圾车)he spotted on the Buffalo River. By 1966 he found himself winning the National Wildlife Federation's "Water Conservationist of the Year" award. And before long he got a nickname:" Mr. Buffalo River. "But there was only so much he could do—the river was still declared biologically dead in 1969.Jill Spisiak Jedlicka is his great-grandniece. She picks up where he left off by directing the river's protector organization, Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. Professor Schneekloth and seven friends founded the organization as an all-volunteer nonprofit in 1989, after organizing the first river cleanup that year. Today the group employs 27 full-time workers and has helped oversee the Buffalo River's $100 million restoration.So far, the Buffalo River's water quality has restored, but it is still an ongoing issue, as sewage(污水)can overflow into the river after storms. Habitat restoration continues as well; fish and plantings are still being sampled to measure how well it's gone.（1）What did the Buffalo River use to be?A. A waterway on the yearbook.B. A river heavily polluted.C. A great attraction of Buffalo's.D. A place worth fighting for.（2）Why was Mr.Spisiak named "Mr. Buffalo River"?A. Because his fate shifted in the 1 960s.B. Because he spotted dumpers on the River.C. Because he spared no efforts to protect the river.D. Because the river was declared biologically dead.（3）How long did it take for the river to restore?A. More than half a century.B. Just four decades.C. About 30 years.D. Only 27 years.（4）What can be a suitable title for this text?A. The restoration of the Buffalo RiverB. Stanley Spisiak: The "Mr.Buffalo River"C. The future of the Buffalo RiverD. River protection: A long way to go【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A（4）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了被污染的the Buffalo River的恢复。

天津天津市武清区杨村第一中学高考英语专题复习阅读理解(含答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration TourThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability —the cherry blossoms—disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D.C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C.in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线)make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.（1）Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.B. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington,D.C.D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.（2）What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous people.B. Go to a national park.C. Visit well-known museums.D. Enjoy interesting stories.（3）Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps.B. CamerasC. Meals.D. Safety lights.【答案】（1）A（2）A（3）D【解析】【分析】短文大意：本文介绍了四个有特色的华盛顿特区自行车之旅。

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Most people have some regret that they just can't seem to get rid of. But holding on to regret about the past that can't be changed can have a bad impact on the possibility of a happy future. Regret is a waste of time, emotion and energy. To make sure that your life is a successful one, you need to take action to live in a way that you have no regret holding you back.Some people make very big decisions with very little consideration at all, and as a result they often regret their decisions. Before choosing a college major, getting married or accepting a job, you must think about all conditions carefully and make a conscious decision rather than a careless one. Big decisions aren't the only ones that require forethought, though. Before you become angry and say something you will regret later, think about what you're going to say.Some of things will be easy to do and some will be hard, but keep your eyes on the prize of living a successful life without regret, and you'll find that achieving your goals might be easier than you think. But don't just daydream about those goals—make an actual list, written down in black and white, and refer to it now and then to see what you have left to do.When you're feeling happy and full of energy, taking care of yourself isn't a problem. But in those days when you feel like crawling beneath the bed and never coming out again, you still must take care of yourself. You can do what you want and don't get angry with yourself about your shortcomings. On the contrary, you just admit them and try to change them and move on. Improving your mental health is just as important as taking care of yourself physically.Keep those who are important to you very close and be sure to let them know how important they are to you. Family, friends, co-workers and people who are as close as your families are your lifelines that you can depend on whenever you need them to help you remember what's important in life. You should make sure of repairing your relationships with your friends if something bad happens.Last but not least, learn to give yourself some relaxation and not to waste your time regretting things you cannot change. Treat those things properly and move on. Life is hard, but it is precious. Don't waste time regretting the past, or your future will get here before you know it.consideration；list；practice；health；unchangeable【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，很多人都有一些永远无法清除的遗憾，总是纠缠无法改变的遗憾可能会对我们的未来产生不好的影响。

高考英语（阅读理解之记叙文）模拟真题 (天津专用)（2024·天津·一模）Many of our family traditions centered around food. We’d gather in the kitchen for every birthday and holiday and enjoy delicious food. My grandparents always held Christmas dinner, which included chicken cacciatore, sausage, meatballs and salad. But right before we sat down to eat, my grandmother would pull me aside to show me the dish she made just for me: fresh pasta (意大利面) with tomato sauce.It was a simple dish, but to me it was warm food that filled me with happiness. But more than that, it made me feel like I belonged. I was a shy kid and, in many situations, I felt ignored. And here was my grandmother, showing me that I mattered.Years went by; I moved away and got married. I’d visit throughout the years and my grandmother would serve up a plate of pasta.When my daughter was born in 2020, for the first time in my life I wasn’t about to make the trip back home for Christmas. I cooked my family’s traditional foods and my husband and I had a big meal that included, of course, fresh pasta. I had a video call with my grandmother and showed her the pasta. Shortly after the holidays she passed away unexpectedly.It seemed so unfair that my grandmother passed away soon after I became a parent. I’d hold my daughter and think about how I could tell her what an amazing great-grandmother she had.In my sadness I came to an answer: food. Late at night after my daughter had gone to bed, I’d go to the kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta, cooking my grandmother’s recipes. Before long I started experimenting, making a bit changes to classic recipes. When my daughter got a little older, I began making special dishes for her with my grandmother’s flavors in mind.I know that no matter how hard I try, my daughter will never have a bowl pasta with sauce exactly like the ones my grandmother would make for me. While that makes me sad, she’ll still get to have my pasta sauce. I know there’re two things she’ll never lack for in this life: pasta and love.1．What did the author say abo ut her grandmother’s homemade pasta?A．It was a special birthday gift for her. B．It brought her a sense of belonging.C．It was loved by every family member. D．It took a lot of time and energy to prepare.2．What made the author’s 2020 Christmas dinner different from previous ones?A．She didn’t share pasta with her husband.B．She didn’t give her grandmother a call.C．She didn’t prepare many traditional family foods.D．She didn’t have a chance to eat her grandmother’s pasta.3．Why did the author learn to make fresh pasta late at night?A．To honour her grandmother. B．To give her daughter a surprise.C．To meet her grandmother’s wish.D．To be a role model for her daughter.4．What can we learn about the author’s pasta sauce?A．It isn’t easy to make. B．It isn’t to her daughter’s liking.C．It tastes exactly the same as her grandmother’s.D．It shows her love for her daughter.5．What’s the best title for the text?A．Different types of pasta B．The origin of pastaC．Love through pasta D．Pasta for Christmas（2024·天津南开·一模）Last weekend I made my first visit to a remote village, home to one of our students, Tombe. Another teacher and I walked for two and a half hours to get there—first, up a mountain from where we had fantastic views, and then do wn a shaded path to the valley below. When we arrived at the village, Tombe’s mother, Kiak, saw us coming and started crying “ieee ieee”. We shook hands with all the villagers. Everyone seemed to be related to Tombe.Tombe’s father, Mukap, a man with a str ong jaw and a wrinkled forehead, led us to his house, a low, round bamboo hut with no windows, with a door just big enough to get through, and with grass sticking out of the roof—this shows it is a man’s house. Such housing is dark inside so it took time f or our eyes to adjust. Fresh grass had been laid on the floor and there was a platform for Jenny and me to sleep on. There was a fireplace in the centre of the hut. The only possessions I could see were one broom, a few saucers, a kettle, cups, pans, and a couple of jars.Mukap built a fire outside and laid stones on it to heat. He then placed the hot stones in an empty oil drum with kau kau(sweet potato), ripe corn, and greens. He then covered the vegetables with banana leaves and left them to steam. It smelled delicious. We ate inside the hut sitting round the fire. I loved listening to the family talking softly to each other in their language, even though I could not participate much in the conversation. Luckily, Tombe interpreted for us.Later, I noticed a can standing upside down on the grill (烤架) over the fire. After a while. Tombe threw it out of the doorway. Tombe told me that the can was heated to dry out the leftover food. His family believes that leftovers attract bad spirits in the night, so any leftover food is dried up in a can and the can is then thrown out of the hut.We left the village the next morning after many goodbyes and firm handshakes. My muscles were aching and my knees shaking as we dragged ourselves down the mountain towards home. That evening I fell happily into bed. It was such a privilege to have spent a day with Tombe’s family.6．Why did Tombe’s mother start crying “ieee ieee”?A．Because she was excited to see her son home B．Because she saw someone who scared heC．Because she was welcoming the teachers. D．Because that was her daily routine.7．What can we learn about Tombe’s father from the passage?A．He’s not a considerate one.B．He has a luxury house.C．He had a good talk with the author. D．He is good at cooking8．When the author saw the family talking softly to each other, her feeling can be best described as ________.A．amazed B．puzzled C．frightened D．happy9．According to Paragraph 4, the can was used to ________.A．drive bad spirits B．protect the hut C．hold the leftovers D．be thrown out of the hut 10．What did the author think of this visit?A．She hated the long and tiring visitB．She was pleased to visit the Tombe family.C．She thought Tombe’s family was too poor.D．She thought some of the Tombe family’s actions were stupid.（2024·天津红桥·一模）About two weeks ago I saw a very sad, blue eyed, homeless man sitting outside mylocal coffee house. I said, “Hi! How are you doing today?”He seemed shocked that I was talking to him. “Not very well,” he replied. He began to tell me how he had been hit by a car while riding his bike. He had been in the hospital for a month and s rest home for another month. During that time the person that paid for his SSI checks (社保费) died of a hear attack and his wallet was stolen with all his IDs. He had several checks waiting for him but had no ID and therefore no access to his money.I decided that if this was all true I’d like to help him get a copy of his birth certificate and social security card. I asked him to meet me at the Department of Vital Statistics at 11:00 p.m. The next morning I didn’t see him so I started filling out the paperwork. I explained to the receptionist, “I’m trying to help a homeless friend get h is ID hack.” “Bob?”she inquired. “Yes, Bob,” I responded, surprised that she knew his name. “He was here at 9:30 and he just left,” she said, “But he told us you were coming.” I paid the fee and walked out with Bob’s Birth Certificate.As I was driving home I saw Bob riding back on the old bike someone had given him. I pulled over and jumped out of my car shouting, “Bob! Bob! I got it!” He saw me and rode over. “I got it, Bob! Look, here it is!” He got tears in his eyes and told me I was his guardian angel.A few days later I needed him to meet me at the Social Security Office. It took me a half hour to get there by car and at least two hours by bike. But there he was sitting on the sidewalk waiting for me! We were in the Social Security Office for two hours. We got everything straightened out and by next week he will have received his back pay, which is a substantial sum.Yes, one person can make a difference in this world. And the interesting thing is that I am getting as much, if not more, from this e xperience than Bob. I am deeply touched by Bob’s sensitivity, his gratitude, his stories, his heart.Home is where the heart is, even for the homeless!11．The author helped the homeless man get his ID back by _____.A．finding it for himB．filling out the paperworkC．visiting the Department of Vital StatisticsD．getting his birth certificate12．The receptionist knew the homeless man because ______.A．he just contacted with her B．he told her I was comingC．he just left from her office D．he called her for reception13．The homeless man needed his ID to ______.A．get the money from the car owner B．get the money out of some checksC．prove his true identity D．pay back his SSI checks14．The author helped the homeless man at the Social Security Office to _______.A．check if his information is true B．check if his name was kept thereC．get his information to his back pay D．take a substantial sum of money15．“I am getting as much, if not more, from this experience than Bob” means ____.A．I felt it meaningful to help BobB．Bob also helped me in some wayC．I was repaid after Bob got the moneyD．I got more respect after the experience（23-24高三下·天津南开·开学考试）My name is Nasilele and I am from Zambia. I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot in my country’s army and I enjoyed my work a lot. However, Zambia is a very peaceful country and I was aware that there are other countries in Africa, where there has been a lot of violent conflicts. I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in the middle of these conflicts, so I signed up with the United Nations.The Central African Republic is a relatively small country of five million people. Since it got independence from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent conflicts between the government and rebels (反叛者) who do not want the leaders in power. Often the army has been in conflict with leaders, which has led to many problems. In 2012, a civil war began. Conflicts between different religions and ethnic groups (种族) were the main causes. Due to this civil war, over one million people were forced to flee their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. In response to this, in 2014, the United Nations established a peacekeeping mission in the country.My fellow peacekeepers are from many different countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Rwanda and others. This is a good thing as it ensures that there are many different cultures and backgrounds all working towards the same goals. Our roles vary with many different tasks from one day to the next. We monitor cities and villages to ensure that no conflict is occurring, help bring supplies of food and medicine to those who need it and write reports on everything we do and see. Our role never involves violence against others. We are a barrier that can keep people in conflict apart.As a woman, I am particularly valued by the United Nations Peacekeepers as I can act as a role model for many women and girls in the country. When they see my role and how others respect me, I hope they feel that they also deserve to be respected and treated equally to men.My life is not glamorous (富有魅力的) in any way! It’s long hours in a very tough environment. I have basic accommodation with just a bed in a shared room and a small kitchen and bathroom. Of course, being away from my family and friends is also very hard at times. However, I know that the Central African Republic is safer because of the UN Peacekeepers, and that makes it all worthwhile.16．What motivated the author to be a peacekeeper?A．Helping ordinary people in ethnic conflicts.B．Being a pilot in the United Nations Army.C．Living in the Central African Republic.D．Preventing racial conflicts.17．What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the Central African Republic?A．It did not gain independence until the mid-19th century.B．The mission of the peacekeeping force there is to end the civil war.C．The UN has sent peacekeepers to the country since its independence.D．More than one in five people were made homeless during the civil war.18．What could we learn from Paragraph 3?A．Peacekeeping forces must ensure local cultural diversity (多样性).B．Peacekeepers have many different jobs to do every day.C．Peacekeepers are not required to record their daily work.D．The job of the peacekeepers is to monitor the behavior of the local people.19．Why do peacekeepers value the author?A．Because she is a unique woman.B．Because women are desperately needed in peacekeeping forces.C．Because she can be a role model for local women.D．Because she’s a respectable woman.20．How did the author feel about being a peacemaker?A．Puzzled. B．Interesting. C．Frightened. D．Helpful.（23-24高三上·天津西青·期末）When I was little, my dad would let me sit beside him on the porch while he painted. He would tell me how the cow by itself is just a cow, and the meadow by itself is just grass and flowers, and the sun peeking through the trees is just a beam of light, but put them a ll together and you’ve got magic.I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the sycamore tree to rescue a kite stuck in the branches. It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a shot. I sta rted climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.When I had the kite free, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began to lift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the clouds.Then I began to notice how wonderful the breeze (微风) smelled. It seemed like sunshine and wild grass and rain! I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs again and again with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.I never got over the view. I kept thinking of what it felt like to be up so high in that tree. I wanted to see it, to feel it, again. And again.It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the spot that became my spot. I could sit there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amaz ing. Some days they’d be purple and pink, some days they’d be an orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.It was on a day like that when my father’s notion (观念) moved from my head to my heart. The view from my tree was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.And I started marveling (惊奇) at how I was feeling both humble and majestic. How was that possible? How could I be so full of peace and full of wonder?It was magic.21．Why did the author climb up the sycamore tree?A．To play in the tree.B．To get a trapped kite.C．To prove her courage.D．To practice climbing skills.22．What does the underlined word “soaring” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Flying high.B．Shouting aloud.C．Singing happily.D．Moving quietly.23．The author’s cl imbing experience was .A．unusual but painfulB．adventurous but rewardingC．competitive and imaginativeD．well-planned and interesting24．Why did the author like being up high in the tree?A．Because the tree had the sweetest smell.B．Because it could help her to concentrate.C．Because her father encouraged her to do so.D．Because she could enjoy more than good views.25．What message does the author want to convey?A．Practice makes perfect.B．Positive action leads to happiness.C．Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.D．The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.（2024·天津·一模）Pooja Rai was a young architecture student in 2014 when she went with a friend to give food to a local orphanage. She was surprised at what she saw.Kids were playing with anything they could get their hands on. One group was rolling around a broken metal pipe. Two boys were trying to play badminton, using old shoes as rackets. “Play shouldn’t just be part of a rich kid’s lifestyle. All kids have a right to enjoy their childhoods.” Rai says.Over the next few weeks, she talked with friends about collecting money for a playground. And that’s when she thought of old tires. Around 100 million tires are thrown away in India every year. Could they reuse them as playground materials and help the environment, too?That idea became a reality in 2015, using old tires—all cleaned, carefully looked over to make sure they are safe to use, and painted in bright colors. The following year, she created Anthill Creations, which has built 275 playgrounds across India—celebrating the power of play in public spaces orphanages, and schools.“Our work always begins with talks with kids about what they want from this space.” says Rai. Sometimes it can take a few hours, or a few visits, until children are ready to open up. She also draws on her experience as an architect. “I found that spaces are powerful in shaping people’s behavior.” she says.Most of the play spaces Rai designs feature large tire sculptures of cars, buildings, or animals, paired with more classic elements of swings and jungle gyms.In one girl’s school in Bengaluru, the children wanted their play space to be shaped into a boxing ring, with tires doubling up as punching bags. “Their teacher was unsure about it.” Rai remembers. “But the girls said they didn’t want people to see them as weak. They wanted to practice self-defense and grow stronger.” In December 2019, this playground became a reality.26．What did Rai find out about the kids in a local orphanage?A．They behaved badly. B．They were badly treated.C．They had nothing to do but play. D．They were short of play equipment.27．What did Rai do with the thrown-away tires?A．She renewed them in a tire shop.B．She turned them into artistic works.C．She used them to design play spaces.D．She sold them to raise money for hungry kids.28．What did Rai take into consideration when carrying out her work?A．Children’s needs.B．Children’s experiences.C．Her favourite childhood games. D．An architect friend’s suggestions.29．What can we learn about the girls from the last paragraph?A．They needed to build their confidence.B．They wanted to win their teachers’ trust.C．They finally had their dream playground.D．They often helped with collecting old tires.30．Which of the following can best describe Rai?A．Talented and hard-working. B．Creative and kind-hearted.C．Realistic and lonely. D．Poor but caring.（2024·天津河北·一模）On a cool autumn evening, while wandering through the streets of the old town, my attention was captured by a charming bookstore located between towering buildings. The warm light through its windows drew me closer, and without realizing it, I stood at its entrance, peering through the glass.Earlier that day, after enjoying a pleasant lunch with friends, I had decided to explore the city on foot. Despite passing through this part of town numerous times, I had never spotted the charming bookstore. However, on this particular evening, something about it seemed irresistibly inviting.Gently brushing away the fallen leaves from the window frame, I took a closer look inside. Rows of shelves filled with books of various sizes and colors stretched across the small and friendly interior, each volume whispering tales of adventure and wisdom. As my eyes moved over the titles, a wave of fond memories washed over me, transporting me back to my childhood.Growing up, my world was dominated by sports and outdoor activities, often at my father’s insistence. He would say, “You need to play football, Alex. It builds character.” Yet deep down, I always felt out of place on the football field, my mind wandering to distant lands and heroic tales.Every Sunday, after an exhausting football match, I would secretly go to my room and lose myself in books. The characters became my friends, and their journeys provided my escape. I still vividly recall the overwhelming joy I experienced when I first read about the adventures of a young wizard. His bravery and determination deeply touched me.One day, our school librarian noticed my passion for reading and suggested I join the book club. Hesitant and unsure of my father’s reaction, I took the club flyer (宣传单) home, my heart racing with a mix of fear and hope. To my surprise, he was supportive, his typically serious expression softening as he signed the permission slip.Joining the book club marked a turning point. I discovered a community where I truly belonged, and my passion for reading was embraced and nurtured. I began to craft my own stories, each one reflecting my dreams and desires.As I stood there, lost in these thoughts, the door of bookstore opened, inviting me in. Stepping inside felt like coming home, a place where dreams and reality met. It was a reminder of how books had shaped my life, guidingme through the challenges of childhood and inspiring me to find my true passion.31．What was the author’s first impression of the bookstore on the autumn evening?A．It appeared to be closed and deserted. B．It seemed disappointing and dark.C．It was incredibly welcome. D．It looked modern and busy.32．Why did the author’s father ask him to play football during his upbringing?A．To improve his strong personal qualities.B．To keep him physically fit and healthy.C．To prepare him for a sports career.D．To follow a family tradition.33．The father’s act of signing the club flyer implies that he is ________.A．strict and demanding B．mindless and annoyingC．considerate and approving D．protective and understanding34．What effect did joining the book club have on the author?A．It isolated him from social life. B．It made him give up on sports entirely.C．It shaped the author’s personal growth.D．It changed the author’s view on reading.35．What message does the author’s sto ry conveyA．Meeting expectations. B．Pursuing one’s passions.C．Exploring with excitement. D．Prioritizing physical activities.（23-24高三上·天津河东·期末）When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone’s life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.36．What was the author’s life like when he was 12?A．Boring. B．Peaceful. C．Unhappy. D．Meaningful.37．How did the volunteer work benefit the author?A．It made him popular in his town. B．It helped him find the meaning of life.C．It helped him understand others’ lives better.D．It helped to shape his dream career.38．Why did the author choose writing as his job?A．He was inspired by his teacher. B．He could pass positive energy to readers.C．He wanted to share his school experiences. D．He found he had a talent for writing.39．What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph?A．Say “no” to bullies bravely.B．Make positive changes in their lives.C．Treat others with kindness in daily life. D．Learn to care more about others’ feelings.40．What can we learn from the passage?A．The author live alone in her small town. B．Books can save everyone’s life.C．Kindness can change someone’s life.D．Terrible experiences would make a person feel more alone.（23-24高三上·天津河北·期末）On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend. inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes.The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a- lifetime journey.Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to refining skills we already possess. There’s a certain pride in improving our ex pertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭).Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try.41．What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal?A．The opportunity to improve existing skills.B．The need to reconnect with a high school friend.C．The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.D．The desire to embrace a challenge and learn a new skill.42．What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field?A．It narrows one’s abilities.B．It is essential for career success.C．It disrupts one’s work-life balance. D．It develops creativity and exploration.43．Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experience?A．Tough but rewarding. B．Boring and uneventful.C．Difficult and frustrating. D．Relaxing but unpredictable.44．What can be inferred about the author?A．She used to lack confidence in herself.B．She became more willing to take risks.C．She went on to become an expert surfer.D．She discovered the surfing was her true calling.45．What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing?A．The value of pushing your limits and trying new things.B．The need to seek professional training in all new skills.C．The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.D．The importance of being an expert in one field.（23-24高三上·天津和平·期末）Camping is a rite of passage (成人礼) if you grow up in Canada. It’s a child’s first taste of what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant (移民) from India, I thought it was strange. I simply didn’t understand why so many people loved nature when the comfort of your home still existed.Then I turned 20 and started trying new things. I had been experiencing mental health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down. So, I decided to try camping.The night before the trip I was quite excited. Then I overheard a conversation between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this? Doesn’t she know she can just stay at home?” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!” my mom explained. My parents had no faith in me surviving one night in the wild.My friends and I set up our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it slowed down; life felt gentler and easier. Suddenly, I realized: I was doing it! I was camping! As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the twinkling lights above me. I won’t lie. I had the worst sleep of my life. Morning came and I was up and ready to make breakfast, coffee and tea. I didn’t even realize I was sad to leave until we started packing everything up.I wasn’t jus t leaving, having accomplished something I never thought I would do. I was leaving with a real sense of community, a real sense of appreciation for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a completely different outlook on an activity that I had thought strange for so many years. It made me realize the beauty of Canada wasn’t in the things we did, but in the community we built.46．What was the author’s attitude toward camping as a child?A．She was passionate.B．She was frightened.C．She felt it unnecessary.。

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The summer I was ten, my mother decided to bring us to the world of art. My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meant was not that we could take drawing classes or painting classes but that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Museum. Before each visit to the museum, she made us read about artists and painting styles(风格). It was almost as bad as being in school. Who wants to spend the summer thinking about artists when you could be with your friends at the swimming pool?First we had to read about ancient Egyptians(古埃及人) and their strange way of painting faces and then go to look at them at the museum. My 12-year-old brother thought this was so funny, but I was not interested. Later we had to learn about artists in the Middle Ages who painted people wearing strange long clothing. We had to look at pictures of fat babies with wings and curly (鬈曲的) hair and with no clothes on flying around the edges of paintings. I certainly couldn't see what was so great about art.On our last visit to the museum, something happened when I saw a painting by a woman called Mary. In it, a woman was reading to a child. The colors were soft and gentle, and you could tell by the mother' s expression how happy she was just to be with the child. I couldn't stop looking at this painting ! I wanted to see every painting Mary had ever made! It was really worth looking at so many paintings to find a painter who could interest me so much.1. The aim of the mother' s plan was to _________.A. take them to visit the museumB. introduce them to the world of artC. ask them to read about artistsD. show them different painting styles2. What was the writer' s experience in the museum before the last visit?A. She came to feel her mother' s love.B. She liked many paintings.C. She hardly enjoyed herself.D. She could understand the pictures of fat babies.3. What made the writer go through a change that summer?A. One of Mary's paintings.B. A strange way of painting.C. Artists in the Middle Ages.D. Her mother' s instruction.4. From the text, we can see _________.A. the importance of curiosityB. the effect of artC. the value of learningD. the power of family education【参考答案】1.B 2.C 3.A 4.B 【2022高考英语福建省联考试卷】techniqu es , but he admitted there would be difficulties in meeting his goal .“ For example , if you run out of ink while printing on paper , you will throw that paper away . But you cannot throw half-completed buildings away if your material gets stuck , ” he said . Although the printed house is not available to visit , there is a chance for people in Shanghai to see items printed in 3D.The Belgium-based company Materialise NV held a 3D printing exhibition in Shanghai that started in late 2022 and ended in the middle of 2021 . The company is eager to show Asia what is possible with 3D printing .“ All the pieces shown here are what cannot be made through traditional techniques . A good example of this customization is hearing aids . More than 10 million people already use 3D printed hearing aids, all made according to the size of their ears , ” said Wim Michiels , executive vice-president at Materialise NV .“ You can produce anything whenever and wherever you like . You don’t need to set up production lines for pieces that only need a limited amount of products . Setting up a production line is a lot of work . It takes a long time and is very expensive for a limited number of pieces , ” said Michiels .Kim Francois , managing director of Materialise China , said their European and American clients have already taken the next step toward additive manufacturing with small series production such as hearing aids .72. What is mainly talked about in the text ?A. The development of 3D printing .B. A 3D printing show in Shanghai .C. Varieties of items printed in 3D .D. The company Materialise NV .73. According to Behrokh Khoshnevis , what is the main difficulty in printing buildings ?A. Time .B. Technique .C. Space .D. Material .74. The example of 3D printed hearing aids was mentioned to show that ______________.A. these items used to be impossible to makeB. 3D printing has a large market share。

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第一部分:英语知识运用（共两节,满分45分）第一节；单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处地最佳选项。

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1.---I guess you want to go play tennis.---__________. That's exactly what I was thinking too.A. I didn't get itB. It's up to youC. You never knowD. You read my mind2. I __________ to send Peter a gift to congratulate him on his marriage,but I couldn't manage it.A. had hopedB. am hopingC. have hopedD. would hope3. A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than _________who are not.A. onesB. thoseC. theseD. them4.____________ to think critically is an important skill today's children will need for the future.A. LearnB. LearnedC. LearningD. Having learned5.___________ all the problems, several of the players produced excellent performances.A. According toB. Instead ofC. In addition toD. In spite of6.---My son got a full scholarship to his dream university!----Wow, ___________! What's he going to study?A. good for himB. go for itC. what a coincidenceD. all the best7. We can observe that artificial intelligence has already made a(n) ___________on our lives in many ways.A. statementB. impactC. impressionD. judgment8. Amy, as well as her brothers, ____________ a warm welcome when returning to the village last week.A. is givenB. are givenC. was givenD. were given9. Kate heard a man's voice in the background, but she couldn't ___________ what he was saying.A. set asideB. take backC. make outD. keep off10. Most colleges now offer first-year students a course specially ___________ to help them succeed academically and personally.A. designedB. designingC. to designD. being designed11. Their child is at the stage__________ she can say individual words but not full sentences.A. whyB. whereC. whichD. what12. The professor warned tie students that on no account _____________ use mobile phones in his class.A. should theyB. they shouldC. dare theyD. they dare13. Tom is so independent that he never asks his parents' opinion _________ he wants their support.A. sinceB. onceC. unlessD. after14. The workers were not better organized, otherwise they ____________ the task in half the time.A. accomplishedB. had accomplishedC. would accomplishD. would have accomplished15. A dog's eating habit requires regular training before it is ___________ established.A. properlyB. widelyC. originallyD. temporarily第二节:完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16~35各题所给地A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

天津高考英语阅读专练题(一)Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially theNobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything aboutthe man who set them up. His name was AlfredNobel. He was a great scientist and inventorhimself.Besides, he had a big business. His business maysurprise you. He made and sold explosives. Hiscompanies even made and sold weapons.Isn’t thissomething that surprises you? The man who mademoney from weapons should set up the Peace Prize?Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He hoped that therewould be no war in the world. He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, heleft behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money wasplaced in a fund. He wanted the interest from the fund to be used as prizes every year. Weknow them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted thewinners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. Hemade money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions andwealth stay with the world for ever.1. Alfred’s business was _____.A. making and selling explosivesB. not making and selling weaponsC. making explosives and selling weaponsD. making weapons and selling explosives2. Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____.A. he made enough moneyB. he hated warC. he wanted to get more interest from the fundD. he liked to live in a peaceful world3. Nobel Prizes come from _____.A. all Nobel’s money in the fundB. all Nobel’s money in his companyC. all the interest from the fundD. some of the interest in the fund4. Nobel was a (an) _____ person in the world.A. interestingB. unselfishC. kind-heartedD. richest5. Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage?A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes.B. Most of Nobel’s money was used for t he world Wars.C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries.D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.天津高考英语阅读专练题答案1.A2.B3.C4.B5.D天津高考英语阅读专练题(二)One should be moderate(适度) in all things.Moderation is always the safest way to do things anda virtue(品质)we should have. Let's take the studentlife for example. There are some students who studytoo hard and play too little, while there are otherswho play too much and study too little. On one hand,it is harmful to his health if he has too fewexercises,and on the other hand, it is harmful to his mind if heplays too much.In the matter of eating, one also should be moderate. Do not eat too much or too little. Toomuch eating will make you sick, while too little eating will make you weak.The man of progress is he who neither has too high an opinion of himself nor thinks too poorlyof himself. If a man thinks too highly of himself, he is sure to become very proud, but if he hastoo poor an opinion of himself, he will have no courage to make an advance. Both the conditionsabove will make you lose your advancing aim. A broadminded man is he who always moveswithin the orbit (轨道)of reasonableness. Whether in any activities in life, moderation is oneof the best ways to enjoy real happiness.1.Someone is moderate means ______ .A.he walks neither too fast nor too slowlyB.he has good characters and good ways to do thingsC.he is not only safe but also successfulD.he is either tall or short2.The writer suggests that a student should ______ .A.have much more time to study than to playB.spend most of the time playing different gamesC.only study hard without any time to playD.correctly arrange (安排)his time for study and play3. Moderate eating means ______ .A.eating as much food as one can if the food is tastyB.eating food rich of fatC.eating a proper amount of foodD.eating either too much or too little4.If one wants to be broad-minded, he must ______ .A.believe in himselfB.be full of courageC.enjoy real happinessD.do everything that is reasonable天津高考英语阅读专练题答案1.B2.D3.C4.D。

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From quiet paths by a stream in a forest to busy roads running through a city, people have created various forms of routes in different places. These now exist all around us, and their use is imperative for societies. These routes have enabled people to move, transport things, and send information from one place to another quickly and safely. Throughout history, they have been important in our daily lives.Early routes were often formed naturally on land. They gradually developed over long periods of time while people traveled them on foot or horseback. A significant turning point in their history arrived when the first wheeled carts appeared in ancient times. Once this happened, people recognized the importance of well-maintained routes. Therefore, towns, cities, and entire countries improved them. As a result, life became more convenient, communities grew, economies evolved, and cultures expanded.People have established routes on water, too. Rivers and canals have served as effective routes for people to move around and carry things. For instance, in the old, Japanese city of Edo, water routes were used for the transportation of agricultural products, seafood, and wood. People have also opened routes across the sea. The seaways were critical for the navigation of ships, particularly in the days when they moved mainly by wind power. Using these sea routes, people could travel great distances, and go to places they had not previously been able to reach.People have gone on to open routes in the sky as well. Since the invention of the airplane, they have made it possible to travel long distances easily. Eventually, people became able to travel safely and comfortably high in the sky, and going vast distances only took a small amount of time. Today, we have a new type of route, the Internet. By using this worldwide route, people can easily obtain information that once was available mainly from books and face-to-face communication. They can also instantly send messages to large numbers of people all at once.As long as there have been people, there have been routes to connect them. Currently unknown routes will surely take us even further in the future.（1）Which of the following is closest to the meaning of the underlined word imperative in paragraph 1?A.accidentalB.industrialC.essentialD.traditional（2）Why is the example of Edo introduced in paragraph 3?A.To describe the difficulty of creating routes on the water.B.To emphasize the fact that it was an important city.C.To explain the use of water routes to move along the coastlines.D.To illustrate the important roles of water routes for cities.（3）What does paragraph 5 tell us about routes?A.Routes can be thought of as existing invisibly in the world.B.Routes that move information can be regarded as dangerous.C.The fundamental functions of routes are declining.D.The importance of different kinds of routes is the same.（4）What is the main idea of this article?A.Humankind first created various types of convenient routes on land.B.Improvements in transportation have come at great cost.C.Technology has interfered with opening up routes around the world.D.The advancement of humanity was aided by the development of routes.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了从最初的陆路到水路和空路，再到如今的互联网，这些路线促进了人类的进步和社会的发展。

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

ARecently I started to learn how to swim in a local indoor pool. As I walked through the liquid door, my heart started beating faster. But I was determined to learn this new skill. A professional swimmer entered the swimming pool and I watched amazingly as she dived into the water and moved fluently(流畅地).After getting into the pool, I realized how difficult it can be to swim even a short distance. My legs seemed to be unable to flow. The professional swimmer noticed that I was struggling a bit and decided to give me some advice. She recommended that I move my legs like a dolphin would. I tried and it seemed to help a bit.Even though I was struggling, I was determined to learn how to swim. I repeated the movements until I started to feel more comfortable in the water. After taking a few lessons, I noticed that my arms and legs were moving better in the water and that I was getting the hang of it.The most important thing I learned from my swimming experience is not to give up. It may seem hard at first, but with practice, I was able to improve. Now I am able to swim several lengths of the pool without stopping.1. How did the person feel when entering the indoor pool for the first time?A. Nervous.B. Excited.C. Upset.D. Confused.2. Who gave the person advice on swimming?A. A lifeguard.B. A dolphin.C. A swimmer.D. A trainer.3. What did the person learn from the swimming experience?A. Swimming is easy.B. Practice makes perfect.C. Giving up is okay.D. Swimming is not for everyone.BBirds sing because they are happy. They have each a reason to be happy. We may not know it, but all creation is happy about something. If birds know enough about music to sing, we can at least try to understand their music.Not all birds sing. However, the singing birds include a great many members of each of the great families of birds. Some birds produce the most wonderful tones. These tones, when heard in the silence of the night, make the listener feel like he is in heaven.The lonely lark sings on high in the sky, around 200 feet up, and when waiting for the sun to come. When flying at its highest, the lark’s song is thesweetest. Before sunrise, the lark rises as if it were to meet the sun, which it greets with joyful song long before it appears over the horizon(地平线).Birds do not sing when the sky is overcast(多云的) or when it storms(暴风雨). The nightingale(夜莺) sings during the late evening as well as during the day. The song of the nightingale is widely known.The singing of the birds in the early morning, especially in the spring, is very enjoyable. Many other birds join in singing in great chorus(合唱).4. Why do birds sing according to the passage?A. They try to meet the sun.B. They are waiting for the nightingale.C. They are waiting for the night to fall.D. They have each a reason to be happy.5. Which bird sings high in the sky and greets the sun with joyful songs?A. The lark.B. The nightingale.C. The hawk.D. The owl.6. When do birds NOT sing according to the passage?A. In the early morning.B. During the late evening.C. When the sky is overcast.D. When it storms.CFacebook is often named as a source of unhappiness, especially for those who scroll through friends’ photos all the time. But that posting a lot ofphotos yourself on the site could leave you feeling down and miserable has not been addressed until now.While most users of Facebook have probably scrolled through and looked longingly at a friend's “perfect” life online, others might feel good about the amount of “likes” and comments they receive on photos they post. Uploading pictures and waiting for the “likes” to come in is a common source of happiness for teenagers in the Age of Facebook. But a new study warns that while this may make them feel better for a temporary period of time, the constant pleasure received from the site leads to lower overall satisfaction to life.The year-long study observed 1,095 Facebook users, split students into two groups. One group would post as they commonly do, while the other group abstained(戒绝) for ten days, offering the researchers a baseline for how they felt before and after the studies. The group that quit the site reported higher satisfaction with their lives and lower levels of loneliness and depression.7. Why might people feel down and miserable when scrolling through friends’ photos on Facebook?A. Because the photos are not good.B. Because they don’t like their friends.C. Because they envy their friends’ seemingly perfect lives.D. Because they have too much spare time.8. What is a common source of happiness for teenagers using Facebook?A. Scrolling through friends’ photos.B. Getting likes and comments on their photos.C. Abstaining from using Facebook.D. Reading articles on the site.9. What can be inferred from the year-long study mentioned in the passage?A. Posting photos on Facebook always leads to happiness.B. Quitting the site may lead to lower satisfaction with life.C. People feel better when they receive “likes” on their photos.D. Abstaining from using Facebook for some time may increase satisfaction with life.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

天津高考英语阅读训练题及答案Almost every family buys as least one copy of anewspaper every day.Some people subscribe to asmany as two or three different newspapers But whydo people read newspapers?Five hundred years ago，news of importanthappenings--battles lost and won，kings or rulersoverthrown推翻or killed--took months and evenyears to travel from one country to another.The newspassed by word of mouth and was neveraccurate.Today we can read in our newspapers of important events that occur in far awaycountries on the same day they happen.Apart from supplying news from all over the world，newspapers give us alot of other usefulinformation There are weather reports，radio，televisionand film guides，bookreviews，stories，and ofcourse.advertisements.The bigger ones are put in by large companiesto bring attention to their products.They pay the newspapers thousands of dollars for theadvertising space，but it is worth themoney for news of their products goes into almost everyhome in thecountry For those who produce newspapers，advertisements are also veryimportant.Money earned from advertisements makes itpossible for them to sell theirnewspapers at a low price and still makea profit.1.The phrase "subscribe to" in the first paragraph means" ________"A.go to the newspaper stand and buyB.send their own news stories toC.agree to buy for a specific period of timeD become faithful readers of2.The habit of reading newspapers is _____A.widespreadB.found among a few familiesC.not popularD.uncommon3.Before the time of the newspaper，______A bad news traveled quickly and good news slowlyB few people cared about events that took place in far away countriesC.kings and rulers were often overthrown or killedD.news was passed from one person to another4.The author seems to agree that money spent on advertisements is ______A.wastedB.not muchC well spentD.of no use to anyone5.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Five hundred years ago it took a long time for news to reach other countries.B.Newspaper advertisements turn people’S attention away from their products.C.The news that we read in newspapers is mainly about new products.D When newspapers are sold at a low price，the newspaper producers will lose money.1.C2.A3.D4.C5.AActing is such an over-crowded profession that theonly advice that should be given to a young personthinking of going on the stage is "Don't!".But it isuseless to try to discourage someonewho feels thathe must act，although the chances of his becomingfamousare slim. The normal way to begin is to go toa drama ually only students who showpromise and talent areaccepted，and the courselasts two years.Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical company剧团，usually as an assistant stage manager This means doing everything that thereis to do inthe theatre and occasionally acting in very small parts It is very hard work indeed，the hoursare long and the salary is tiny.Of course，some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and Success without thislong and hard training.Connie Pratt，for example，was just an ordinary girl working in abicyclefactory.A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop，as hedrove past in his car.He stopped and got out to speak to the girl.He asked if she would liketogo to the film studio to do a test，and she thought he was joking Then she got angry and saidshe would call the police It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he wasseriousThe test was successful.And within a few weeks she was playing the leading partopposite one of the most famous actors of the day But chances like this happen once in a bluemoon1.From the very beginning，the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession______A sought after by too manyB.too difficult for young peopleC.for slim people onlyD.one can go into without special training2.For someone who feels he must act，it is very likely that _____A.he will become a film star at long lastB he will become a stage managerC he will be well paidD.he will end up without any Success3.The film producer found Connie Pratt one morning when she was ____A.at work in a bicycle factoryB.driving past him in her carC.going to a film studioD.waiting for a bus4.A few weeks after the test.Connie Pratt found herself ______A the most famous actress of the worldB.playing the leading female role in a playC.as famous as the greatest actor of the worldD.no less famous than the leading actor of the day5.The concluding sentence "chances like this happen once in a blue moon"means____________A this is something which happens once in a whileB.this is a highly profitable chanceC.this is something highly possibleD this is a very rare chance1.A2.D3.D4.B5.D感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。