2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解精炼（3）.doc

2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解精炼（3）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。In 1995, Susan Boyle went to Glasgow to audition(试演) for My Kind of People, a televised talent show popular in the UK. She was immediately rejected. She was nervous during the audition, and felt she didnt perform well, but her brother said that she was rejected because of her plain looks. Boyle was not discouraged and continued to sing at church and at the karaoke nights in a local pub. Boyle suffered a personal loss in 1997, when her father passed away. After his death, Boyle put her big dreams on hold to care for her sick mother Bridget Boyle. The mother and daughter often talked of Susans possible fame. Bridget Boyle encouraged her daughter to take part in singing petitions. “She was the one who said I should enter Britains Got Talent. We used to watch it together.” susan later told reporters. “She thought I would win.”In 1999, Boyle used all of her savings to pay for a professional demo (样本唱片) tape, which she sent to record panies. In 2002, Boyle began taking singing lessons from voice coach Fred ONeil. In xx, Boyles mother passed away at the age of 91. A neighbor reported that when Bridget Boyle died, her daughter “wouldnt e out for three or four days or answer the door or phone.” she lived alone with her cat, Pebbles. For over a year, she refused to sing. But in August of xx, ONeil urged her to try out for Britains Got Talent. Convinced that the performance would be an honor to her mother, Boyle auditioned in Glasgow, Scotland. She sang I Dreamed A Dream in the first round of the show, which was aired on 11 April xx. The 47-year-old Scottish womans plain looks provided a sharp contrast (对比) to her powerfully beautiful voice. The performance astonished the audience and the judges. Online videos of her performance totaled over 40 million views within a week. Although she failed to win the final of Britains Got Talent, Susan Boyle became globally popular. Her first album I Dreamed A Dream has sold over five million copies. 1. Bridget Boyles attitude towards her daughters musical talent can be described as_.A. critical B. doubtfulC. indifferent D. optimistic2. From Para. 4 we learn that Boyle_.A. was slightly discouraged by her voice coachB. entered Britains Got Talent to prove her abilityC. decided to give up her singing careerD. was deeply affected by her mothers death3. Which of the following is TRUE about Susan Boyle? A. Her international fame grew rapidly in xx. B. Her audition for My Kind of People failed. C. She has never stopped singing since 1995. D. She was the winner of Britains Got Talent. 4. In writing this passage, the author mainly intends to_.A. tell us how Boyles dream came trueB. let us know more about Boyles personal lifeC. show how Boyle was influenced by her familyD. explain how to enter and win a talent show【参考答案】14、DDBA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。【广东省xx届高三考前冲刺卷(七)】APlants that live in the rainforest have adapted in amazing ways to several very difficult conditions.This means that the plant has changed something in its “body” or “habits” to make it easier to survive in difficult conditions.There are several conditions they have had to adapt to.First，the soil of the forest floor is shallow.Also，the soil of the rainforest is not very rich，or easy to grow in.Next is the problem of very heavy rain which continues over a large part of the year.Finally，many plants of the rainforest are food for animals that live there.The biggest problem that rainforest plants have to adapt to is the lack of sunlight in the rainforests lower levels.Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways.Many plants have very large leaves.The large leaf is helpful because it has a bigger surface area.The bigger surface area a leaf has，the more sunlight it can absorb.The canopy trees adapt by growing to be 100 feet tall so that their leaves can grab all available sunlight.Other plants called lianas (climbing woody vines) have adapted by rooting themselves in the soil of the forest floor and growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer.Still other plants，such as epiphytes，have adapted by growing directly on the treestrunks and branches in the canopy and understory layers of the rainforest.An adaptation to the large amounts of rainfall that many rainforest plants have is called “drip tips”Their leaves are tapered (逐渐变细) to a sharp point at the end.This allows water to run off the leaf quickly.There are many other adaptations that rainforest plants have made to their environment.These will be discussed in detail，as we investigate the plants of the rainforest! 26Which of the following is a difficulty that the rainforest plants have to face?AChanges in their “body” or “habits”BSoil that is not very deep.CEpiphytes that grow on treestrunks.DThe worsening of the natural environment.27How do lianas adapt to the environment in the rainforest?AThey grow under big leaves for protection.BThey rely on other plants to reach the canopy layer.CThey change their leaf structure constantly.DThey grow on other plantsbranches.28The underlined word “This” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to _.Athe takein of sunlightBthe large amounts of rainfallCthe leaves having a sharp point at the endDwaters running off the leaves quickly29What can be inferred about rainforest plants?AThey have to face dangers not only from animals but also from each other.BToo little sunlight and too much water are the biggest problems they face.CDifferent kinds of plants have different ways to absorb sunlight.DAll of their adaptations have been investigated in detail.30What would be the best title of the passage?AHow do Plants Adapt to the Rainforests?BWhy do Plants Change Themselves?CWhat Kind of Plants Is the Most Adaptable?DWhat Is the Best Place for Plants to Live in?26B细节理解题。根据第一段的“First，the soil of the forest floor is shallow.”，可知B为答案。27B细节理解题。根据第二段的“Other plants called lianas.growing up the trees until they reach the canopy layer.”可知答案为B。28C词义猜测题。this指代的是前面提到的“Their leaves are tapered to a sharp point at the end.”。D项是改变后的结果。29C推理判断题。根据第二段的“Plants have adapted to this problem in several ways.”及后来列举的不同植物的适应方法可推出C为正确答案。30A主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了热带雨林中一些植物是如何适应那里艰难的生存条件的。【广东省xx届高三考前冲刺卷(七)】BSome people make you feel fortable when they are around.You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life.These people have something in mon.And once we know what it is，we can try to do it ourselves.How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have.If you follow the skills，theyll help you put people at their ease，and make friends with them quickly.First of all，good talkers ask questions.Almost anyone，no matter how shy he is，will answer a question.One wellknown businesswoman says，“At business lunches，I always ask people what they did that morning.Its a mon question，but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matterssometimes to really personal questions.And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.Second，once good talkers have asked questions，they listen to the answers.This point seems clear，but it isnt.Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to.And to find out，you really have to listen carefully and attentively.Real listening at least means some things.First it means not to change the subject of conversation.If someone sticks to one topic，you can take it as a fact that hes really interested in it.Real listening also means not just listening to words，but to tones of voice.If the voice sounds dull，then，its time for you to change the subject.Finally，good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting.If youre saying goodbye，you may give him a firm handshake and say，“Ive really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again，dont keep it a secret.Let people know what you feel，and they may walk away feeling as if theyve known you half their life.31Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _.Afor you to make more and more new friendsBto begin your business talksCto get the conversation going smoothlyDfor you to make a deep and lasting impression on others32After having asked somebody a question，itll be polite of you to _.Amake clear what kind of person he isBlisten to his reply attentivelyCwait quietly and patiently for his answerDgo on asking him more questions33Generally speaking，good talkers are people who _.Aare good at making any topic interestingBnever talk too much or too littleCalways speak in a gentle wayDknow how and when they should change the topic of the talk34If you really take delight in meeting someone again，_.Ayou may take him as your lifelong trustworthy friendBit seems necessary for you to let him know itCits proper for you to give him a second handshakeDitll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him35Whats the main idea of the passage?AHow to make people fortable.BHow to be a good talker.CHow to make people at ease by talking.DHow to find suitable topics to talk.31C推理判断题。从第三段倒数第二句“From there you can move on to other matterssometimes to really personal questions.”可知问问题可以使谈话自然进行下去，故答案为C项。32B 细节理解题。从第四段最后一句“And to find out，you really have to listen carefully and attentively.”可知B项正确。33D细节理解题。从第五段最后两句“Real listening also means not just listening to words，but to tones of voice.If the voice sounds dull，then，its time for you to change the subject.”可知D项正确。34B细节理解题。从最后一段第三句“If you want to see that person again，dont keep it a secret.”可知B项正确。35C 主旨大意题。本文是说明文，第一、第二两段是主题段。归纳可知答案为C项。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。In Western culture, 21 was the age at which young people traditionally received a key to their parents door, as a symbol of entering adulthood. Now, the age of 21 is a time when people ask themselves: where do I go from here?Jiang Fangzhous 21 years have been filled with the kind of success most young people wouldnt dare hope for in a lifetime. She published her first book at the age of nine and has written many more since then. She is regarded as a spokesperson for her generation. However, her hopes and concerns for the future appear decidedly normal.She explains that while her fellow students are chiefly concerned with getting a job or buying an apartment, shefrets over how she can excel in her work when having limited experience of the world.However, Jiang, now a senior at the School of Journalism and munication of Tsinghua University, notes that her peers face intense pressure and petition at school. They are expected to excel in their field of study despite limited experience, just as Jiang is expected to shine in the literary world.Young people, she says, have been forced to open their eyes to the world around them. Jiangs world has opened up, too. Shes more at ease with herself at 21, pared with when she began college.“My horizon has broadened and Im more tolerant,” she says. “As a freshman, I was desperate. I stopped people around me and asked: Is there anything in the world still worth hoping for? But now I dont do that.”Jiang says that she may not pursue writing as her main future career because she wants to try“other lifestyles”overseas travel and study touring sound particularly inviting to her. But she is concerned that many foreigners have skewed (歪曲的,倾斜的) perceptions about China.“A few days ago I overheard a conversation between two foreigners sitting next to me on a flight,” says Jiang. “They were having a heated discussion about the number of beggars in China. And how Chinese always go for petty profits. In fact, they had been in China for only a week.”Jiang believes prejudice is unavoidable, but she also maintains that Chinese and Westerners, for example, share much mon ground.“We share the same principles, such as honesty and a willingness to help others,” says Jiang. “The differences between peoples are not that huge.”1. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Jiang Fangzhous novels. B. Embracing new challenges.C. Jiang Fangzhous university life. D. Jiang Fangzhous success.2. What does the underlined phrase mean?A. be patient withB. be worried aboutC. be content with D. be indifferent about3. Which of the following sentences is true?A. Jiang doesnt have any pressure and petition as the others do.B. Jiangs peers face intense pressure and petition at school.C. Jiang wants to be a professional writer in future.D. Jiang often asks her friends some questions now.4. We can infer from the text that_.A. there is nothing but prejudice between Chinese and WesternersB. Jiang accepts the fact that there are huge differences between peoplesC. one week is enough to know about a true China.D. Jiang disagrees with what the two foreigners said about Chinese【参考答案】14、BBBD