2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解选训（2）.doc

2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解选训（2）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。(Pantomime)Pantomimes like pageants, need to be very well planned, and it is essential that initial organization should begin many weeks in advance of the production date. Pantomimes are nearly always divided into separate scenes, very often taking place in different countries or even in different centuries. It is therefore necessary that there should be an overall unity of design culminating in the grand finale. This latter is really just an excuse for visual effects, and for once the performers bee merely cloths hangers on which to put elaborate garments.The scene should be discussed at some length with the producer so that the background, which is decided upon, does not present impossibilities for the provision of costumes within the budget or insuperable making problems for the wardrobe. Because of the large numbers of costumes needed full use must be made of the cheapest materials available, such as tarlatan (thin, stiff, open-weave muslin) nets and inexpensive cottons and taffetas. Very often it is possible to pick up goods that have been substantially reduced in price as cheap lines either in the big stores or on stalls in street markets.Costumes for pantomimes need to be imaginative, gay and fairly bold in conceptionthis does not mean that they need to be garish. Usually in one scene there needs to be the flavor of what is newest at the moment in clothes. It is always a good idea to make use of a modern gimmick and to point it in some way if this can be conveniently fitted into the scheme. The audience es to pantomime to have the eye feasted as much as for any other purpose, thus making a great chance for the designer to excel. Because of the very varied audience to be catered for there must be costumes to please patrons of all ages and delight the eyes of toddlers, teenagers, parents and grandparents.Usually there is the chance for some country scene involving merry-making peasants in ginghams, stripes of chintzes. There may be a military or naval routine or some number emphasizing precision and calling for trim slick costumes. There is certain to be a ballet which is to look fairy-like or romantic and pretty and which may well need either classical or romantic tutus. The finale, which must be the most spectacular of all, is often set in a ballroom or palace where all the characters e together to make their final bows; and it is for this scene that the glitter of sequins and jewels, the sparkle of tinsel, the gold and silver materials and the waving plumes should be saved.It may be helpful to examine the different characters and the various scenes in which they are likely to appear. They remain much the same in all pantomimes; the flavor varying according to the settingso that a sdash of the Orient, or the particular feeling of a historical epoch is added to the standard costume.1. Which word can best describe the final scene in pantomime?A. Spectacular. . Beautiful. C. Romantic. D. Sparkling.2. What is the best title for this passage?A. How to Gain Success of a Pantomime. The Most Important Factors in a Pantomime.C. Pantomime needs to have a very-well.D. How to Make Preparation for a Pantomime.3. What does paragraph two imply?A. It implies actor and actress outnumber costume. It implies costume costs too much.C. It implies the funds available is on meager side.D. It implies a good plan is necessary for a pantomime.4. The success of a pantomime lie inA. well-planned preparation. . excellent actors.C. brilliant costume. D. harmony.Vocabulary1. culminate 达到顶点，达到最高潮2. insuperable 不可逾越的，不可克服的3. tarlatan 薄纱，塔拉丹4. taffeta 花花绿绿的塔夫绸，衬绸5. gimmick （魔术师道具等）暗机关，6. garish 装饰（物） 鲜艳夺目的，俗不可耐的7. gingham 方格花布8. stripe 条纹布，斜纹布9. chintz 擦光印花棉布10. slick 光滑的，打扮漂亮的，华而不实的，讨人喜欢的11. tutu （芭蕾舞女演员）短裙12. sequin 装饰服装用的圆形小金属片13. tinsel 金银丝织品，闪亮装饰品难句译注1. This latter is really just an excuse for visual effects, and for once the performers bee merely cloths hangers on which to put elaborate garments.结构简析 for once= for just once 就这一次参考译文 后者确实就是为了视觉效果，就这一次，演员成了仅仅是套上精致衣服的衣架子。2. Usually in one scene there needs to be the flavor of what is newest at the moment in clothes. It is always a good idea to make use of a modern gimmick and to point it in some way if this can be conveniently fitted into the scheme.结构简析 两句句子。To make use of 利用，to point 强调。参考译文 一般说来，在一幕里，需要有当时服装上最新款式和风格。如果便于和演出设计相吻合的话，利用当时的机关并给以适当突出也不失为好办法。3. The audience es to pantomime to have the eye feasted as much as for any other purpose, thus making a great chance for the designer to excel。结构简析 注意后面thus making的译法。参考译文 观众来看哑剧，不仅为了大饱眼福，还有其它目的。这就给了设计者展示才能超越别人的大好机会。写作方法与文章大意 这是一篇论述哑剧准备工作的文章。文章一开始就点明主题。然后从钱，剧幕，服装，色彩，情趣等方面加以阐明，手法多种。答案祥解1. A. 最后一幕非常壮观。文章内两处提到，第一段第二句“哑剧几乎总是分成独立的几幕，常常是发生在不同的国家和不同的世纪，因此，在宏伟的最后一幕有一个达到高潮完整统一设计。”第四段第四行末尾“最后一幕，必须是全戏最壮观的，地点常常是在舞厅或者皇宫，聚集着所有的演员，以备谢幕。”B. 美丽的。 C. 浪漫的。 D. 灿烂的，都只是壮观中之一部分。2. D. 如何为哑剧做好准备工作。文章一开始“哑剧，像露天演出剧一样，需要很好策划，应在演出前好几个星期作好最初的组织工作。”后面几段都是围绕这一中心而写。A. 如何获取哑剧的成功，文中提得很少但准备的目的是获得成功。 B. 哑剧的最重要的因素。 C. 哑剧需要一个很好的设计，都是准备工作中提及的部分内容。3. C. 隐射能得到的资金很少。第二段“剧幕场景应和舞台监督进行详细的讨论。这样决定下来的场景不会出现预算内金额不能提供服装，或剧团服装难以供应的问题。由于需要剧装量大，要充分利用能得到的最便宜的材料，类似薄纱，低价棉布和衬绸之类。可以在大商店或马路地摊上选购一些降价的便宜货品。”这一段说明他们的资金相当少，所以C 正确。A. 演员认输超过了服装数。 B. 服装太贵，文中都没有提到。也不是第二段的内涵。 D. 哑剧需要一个好计划。一开始就点明，不用隐射。4. A. 充分计划好的准备工作。如果没有计划，其他三点都谈不上。因为B. 优秀演员。 C. 华丽的戏装。 D. 和谐，都四计划内考虑的因素。阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。The internet will open up new vistas (前景)，create the global villageyou can make new friends all around the world.That，at least, is what it promised us.The difficulty is thatit did not take the human mind into account.The reality is that we can not keep relationship with more than a limited number of people.No matter how hard the internet tries to putyou in munication, its best efforts will be defeated by your mind.The problem is twofold(双重的)First, there is a limit on the number of people we can hold in mind and have a meaningful relationship with.That number is about 150 and is set by the size of our brain.Second, the quality of your relationships depends on the amount of time you invest (投入) in them.We invest a lot in a small number of people and then distribute whats left among as many others as we can.The problem is that if we invest little time in a person, our engagement with that person will decline (减弱)until eventually it dies into “someone I once knew”This is not, of course, to say that the internet doesnt serve a socially valuable function.Of course it does.But the question is not that it allows you to increase the size of your social circle to include the rest of the world, but that you can keep your relationships with your existing friends going even though you have to move to the other side of the world.In one sense, thats a good thing.But it also has a disadvantage.If you continue to invest in your old friends even though you can no longer see them, then certainly you arent using your time to make new friends where you now live.And I suspect that probably isnt the best use of your time.Meaningful relationships are about being able to municate with each other, face to face.The internet will slow down the rate with which relationships end, but it wont stop that happening eventually.一般认为网络在让人与人交流方面起到了非常重要的作用。而本文作者对此却持怀疑态度。他认为网络在加强人与人之间的关系方面并没有起到应有的作用。17What is stressed in the first paragraph?AThe present situation of the internet.BThe difficulty in munication on the internet.CThe socially valuable function of the internet.DThe role of the human mind in the internet munication.答案：D。主旨大意题。由文章第一段特别是最后一句“No matter how hard the internet tries to put you in munication，its best efforts will be defeated by your mind.”可知人类思维在网络交流中起到举足轻重的作用，故D项正确。18The underlined word “engagement” in the second paragraph probably means “_”Aappointment BconnectionCinterview Dagreement答案：B。词义猜测题。句意为：问题是如果我们在一个人身上花很少时间，我们跟这个人的联系将会减弱到“他只是一个曾经认识的人”，因此划线单词意为“联系，交往”。19According to the passage, the author holds the view that_.Athe internet fails to play so valuable a role in munication as it promisedBthe internet determines the quality of social relationshipsCthe internet greatly increases the size of social circlesDthe internet munication is no less effective than the facetoface talk答案：A。推理判断题。由文章的一些信息“This is not ，of course，to say that the internet doesnt serve a socially valuable function.以及The internet will slow down the rate with which relationships end，but it wont stop that happening eventually.”等可推知网络在人与人之间的交流上并没有起到应有的作用，故A项正确。20What is the authors attitude towards the use of the internet to strengthen relationships?AHe is uncertain about it.BHe is hopeful of it.CHe approves of it.DHe doubts it.答案：D。态度观点题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了网络在人与人之间的交流方面并没有起到应有的作用，因此作者对网络在加强人与人之间关系方面持的是怀疑的态度，D项正确。阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。CoconutCoconut trees can be seen all over the tropical countries everywhere in the world. Coconut trees need warm weather and produce green coconuts which are filled with a colorless coconut juice. If the coconut is fresh, inside are almost all juice and little flesh. Coconut milk is white in color and is extracted from coconut. Green coconuts have the size of a small ball. They have to be opened on top with a knife. You will get the whole coconut in front of you and you drink the coconut juice with a straw(吸管). Once you finish you can ask to cut the coconut in pieces and eat the flesh inside.DragonfruitDragonfruits official name is Pitaya. Its a kind of fruit which is very tasteful despite its outside looks. The pink colored skin is not to be eaten. Cut the fruit in half and use a spoon to eat the grayish flesh. The black seeds can be eaten but they are not digestible. Cempedak(小木菠萝)Cempedak is a native kind of Malaysian fruit. The taste of the fruit is similar to the related Jackfruit(波罗蜜)with a hint of Durian(榴莲). A sweet, mild, and juicy flesh surrounds the peanutlike seeds in a thick layer. The outer cover of the fruit is slightly sticky. Cempedak can be eaten fresh. DurianDurian is one of those tropical fruits you love or hate. I was once told that the smell of durian is the “smell of hell” though I can not ment on this as I have never been to hell! I was also told that in many parts in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thai hotels, durian is not even allowed because of the smell. However, durian is a very popular tropical fruit in Malaysia. Durian is easy to recognize. They are huge green brownish fruits, usually sold at markets and on the roadside. It is known as “the King of Fruit” on the basis of the fact that it has many vitamins, calcium, iron and other minerals.20Which of the following has the seeds that can be eaten?ACoconut. BDragonfruit.CCempedak. DDurian.21According to the passage, we can learn that_.Acempedak is the other name of Jackfruit Bthe home of cempedak is Malaysia Ccempedak has the flavor of durianDcempedak has a smooth cover22In many Malaysia and Thai hotels, why is durian not even allowed?ABecause it can make eaters addicted.BBecause the local governments forbid the selling.CBecause it has a smelly flavor.DBecause it can be used as a weapon.23Why is durian called “the King of Fruit”？ABecause it contains many vitamins and minerals.BBecause it looks strong.CBecause it has a strange flavor.D Because all the people like it.【要点综述】文章向我们介绍了几种水果，以及这些水果的营养价值以及弊端。20B细节理解题。分析全文可知，只有火龙果的种子可以吃，只是不易消化。21B细节理解题。分析Cempedak部分可知，这种水果原产地是马来西亚。22C细节理解题。分析Durian部分可知，榴莲由于具有奇特的臭味，在印度尼西亚，马来西亚和泰国的许多宾馆，这种水果是不允许出售的。23A细节理解题。分析Durian部分最后一句可知，榴莲之所以叫“水果之王”，因为它富含维生素，钙，铁等矿物质。