2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假训练（23）.doc

2019-2020年高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解寒假训练（23）My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dads test. None did. Dad was always right-they didnt pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how Id figure it out on my own.Thats when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy Id dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some posers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasnt a turkey like the other guys Id brought home. Jack passed my familys test. But what about Dads?Then came my mothers birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Dont worry,” he said, “but Ive been in an accident. Im fine, but I need you to pick me up.”When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “Ive been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me hed planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. Id never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.“Oh, lets just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, whats wrong?” I asked. “Im sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage Ive ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jacks as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dads test? I knew Jack had passed.21.According to the text, we know the writers father was _.A. interested in observing things aroundB. good at judging ones characterC. strict with her boyfriendD. fond of challenges22. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. Jack got the familys approval except Dads.B. Jack was different from any other boy.C. Jack was getting on well with Mother.D. Jack knew a lot about piano.23. The underlined word “proposal” in Paragraph 5 means _.A. piece of adviceB. wedding ceremonyC. celebration of birthdayD. offer of marriage24. On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt _.A. pleased B. worriedC. surprised D. disappointed参考答案21-24 BADC BWASHINGTONLaura Straub is a very worried woman. Her job is to find families for foreign teenagers who expect to live with American families in the summer. It is not easy, even desperate. “We have many children left to place40 out of 75,” said Straub, who works for a foreign exchange programme called LEC.When foreign exchange programmes started 50 years ago, more families were acmodating. For one thing, more mothers stayed at home. But now, increasing numbers of women work outside the home. Exchange-student programmes have struggled in recent years to sign up host families for the 30, 000 teenagers who e from abroad every year to spend an academic year in the United States, as well as the thousands more who take part in summer programmes. School systems in many parts of the U.S., unhappy about accepting non-taxpaying students, have also strictly limited the number of exchange students they accept. At the same time, the idea of hosting foreign students is being less exotic(有异国情调的). In search for host families, who usually receive no pay, exchange programmes are increasingly broadening their requests to include everyone from young couples to the retired. “We are open to many different types of families,” said Vickie Weiner, eastern regional director for ASSE, a 25-year-old programme that sends about 30,000 teenagers on academic-year exchange programmes worldwide. For elderly people, exchange students “keep us youngthey really do”, said Jen Foster, who is hosting 16-year-old Nina Post from Denmark. 25. Viekie Weiner is the person who _.A. works for a programme called LECB. works for a programme called ASSEC.is 25 years oldD. hosts foreign students.26. According to the text, why was it easier for Laura Straub to find American families for foreign students?AAmerican school systems were better than now. BThe government was happy because it could gain tax. CForeign students paid hosting families a lot of money. DMore mothers didnt work outside and could look after children. 27. To deal with the problem in recent years, exchange programmes have to _.Aextend the range of host families Blimit the number of the exchange students Cborrow much money to pay for the costs Dmake hosting foreign students more exotic 28. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?A. Exchange Students Keep Old People Young.B. Idea of Hosting Students is Different. C. Foreign-exchange Program Is Going on. D U.S. Struggle to Find host Families.参考答案25-28 BDAD CLast year, A Bite of China, made by CCTVs Documentary Channel, sparked discussion not only on Chinese food ,but also on locally made documentary programs.When you think of documentaries, you may think of them as long, boring programs. But documentaries can be wonderful and bring stories from the real world into our homes. With fascinating footage（影片片段） and stories, documentaries encourage us to think about interesting issues we wouldnt necessarily know about.So, what makes a good documentary, and what should we pay attention to when we watch one? Here, we offer a few easy strategies to help you get the most out of watching documentaries.Pay attention to the themesWhile watching a documentary, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the themes people talk about and what ideas they focus on. Is it meant to be informative or raise a certain emotional response?Think criticallyListen to what the people in the documentary are saying and ask yourself the following questions: If you were debating with someone or introducing a new concept, would you say the things the people in the documentary are saying? Do the arguments make sense?Check the sourcesIf youre sitting at the puter and cant think of anything to do, why not look up the points the documentary made and see if they are accurate? You could even read more about what is presented in the documentary.Who are the creators?The creators or financial backers of a film will usually be involved with how the subject matter is presented. For instance, as the documentary xx: Obamas America was directed in large part by a conservative writer, its not surprising that its critical of President Obama from the beginning.29. Which of the following is the most proper to describe documentaries? A. non-fictional B. controversial C. subjective D. thoughtful30. The passage is mainly written to _. A. inform us of factors of good documentaries. B. help us enjoy documentaries better. C. introduce ways of making documentaries. D. help us figure out themes of documentaries.31. Why is xx: Obamas America mentioned in the article? A. Because the author dislikes Obama. B. Because it is directed by a writer. C. Because it is quite popular in China. D. Because it is a persuasive example.32. According to the passage, _. A. it is always difficult to get the themes of documentaries. B. financial backers often appear in documentaries. C. its better to think twice about what is in documentaries.D. many points of documentaries are not accurate.参考答案29-31BDC DWhen it es to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidencePeople naturally have different levels of confidenceSome have a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goalsIncreasing self confidence is one of the most mon reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists and other professionalsOne of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raiseThis process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilitiesAfter all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to successIf you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you aree the best at what you doHaving a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you could improveKnowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence33What is the passage mainly about?AThe influence of confidence on ones lifeBThe difference of peoples confidenceCThe importance of confidence to success DThe judgment on ones confidence34Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those _Awho dream to be recognized expertsBwho expect to give guidance to othersCwho want to ask the boss for a raiseDwho think their goals are hard to reach 35What does the underlined word indispensable in Paragraph 5 probably mean?Aoutgoing Battractive Cimportant Denergetic36What message does the author want to convey（传递） in the last paragraph?ATo overlook ones disadvantagesBTo make full use of ones advantagesCTo have great confidence in ones abilitiesDTo make objective evaluations of ones abilities参考答案32-35BAAD