2020年高考英语 三轮冲刺练习 阅读理解 五(15篇含答案解析).doc

2020年高考英语 三轮冲刺练习 阅读理解 五AI read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting.But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean to an impatient society like ours? To understand the issue, lets take a look at three types of “waits”.The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait.It is without doubt the most annoying of all.Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example.There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until its full.During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks.This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait.This one requires a bit of discipline.Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait.Directions are very specific.“Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly.After all, Forced Waiting requires patience.Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait.This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary.Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.Turning ones life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us.On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it.As long as one doesnt come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting.The next time youre standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that youll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, dont be desperate.Youre probably just as busy as the next guy.（1）While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to _.A.keep ourselves busyB.get absent-mindedC.grow anxiousD.stay focused（2）What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?A.The Forced Wait requires some self-control.B.The Forced Wait makes people passive.C.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions.D.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain.（3）What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?A.It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait.B.It doesnt always bring the desired result.C.It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait.D.It doesnt give people faith and hope.（4）What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?A.Take it seriously.B.Dont rely on others.C.Do something else.D.Dont lose heart.（5）The author supports his view by _.A.exploring various causes of “waits”B.describing detailed processes of “waits”C.analyzing different categories of “waits”D.revealing frustrating consequences of “waits”BWe all have found memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A-levels. As we draw to the end of an academicallyand socially packed year, the idea of doing the same again is appealing.But after graduation, therell be few occasions when we can enjoy such extended holidays, free to do as we wish. So now that summer has arrived, lets take full advantage. It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling, especially if you avoid the pricey school holiday period.Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26, so make the most of cheaper rates while youreeligible. Finding a reliable company that wont cheat you is extremely important, as is discovering a program that appeals to your own interests. There are plenty of websites where you can see other peoples recommendations.Of course for most of us, money is tightbut to avoid overspending you can combine employment and adventure. Hannah Warn, a psychology student at the University of Winchester, is spending her summer at Camp America, an increasingly popular venture where British students enjoy a good time on a summer camp.“Being thrown into something where I dont really know what to expect is exciting.” she says.“It gives me a chance to experience being away from home in a different way.”Those with a talent for languages might also consider working abroad as an au pair. The work may be challenging, but its a chance to involve yourself in a new culture while your employer pays most of the bill.If you have an idea about the sort of career youd like, getting work experience is wise. In many careers, graduating with only your degree to show for your three or four years just wont make it. Send applications off early and to as many places as possible. Make sure you take a well-earned break this summer.（1）The author intends to tell us in the passage .A. ways to make money in summerB. good memories of the school daysC. stress goes away during the summer holidaysD. tips on how to spend the summer vacation（2）The passage implies that .A. students can enjoy beneficial price when travelingB. students who quit school should pay more for travelC. students will be offered part time jobs in the vacationD. students will have a longer summer vacation than ever（3）The underlined word “eligible” in the passage means .A. relaxed B. outstanding C. qualified D. standardized（4）The author took Hannah Warn as an example to .A. suggest Camp America offers jobs to studentsB. show psychology students are good at planningC. indicate Camp America serves English studentsD. imply students can travel around for nothingCPride and Prejudice for the Modern WomanLet us imagine howPride and Prejudice, Jane Austens most famous work, might be updated, 200 years on.Austens popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Heres my own suggestion.It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.“My dear husband,”said his hopeful wife one day,“have you heard that the local store,standing empty for so long,is taken over by a bright young businesswoman?”Her dull and indifferent(漠不关心的)husband replied that he had not.“But it is,it is,”she replied excitedly.Mr Dull-Husband made no reply.“Dont you want to know her plans?”she cried with some impatience.“Well, clearly you think it matters to your silly little head.so Id better listen.”“Well, my dear, the rumour(传言)is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how a woman can know anything about that is beyond me. She will move in herself next month.”“What is her name?”“Bingley.”“Is she married or single?”“What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys.”“How so? How can it possibly affect them?”“My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going.”“Is that her point in settling here? Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place.”“Nonsense, my love, how little youve noticed the world has changed. Shes got a first-rate degree and some sort of business qualification, Im told.She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call.”“Me? No. Perhaps you can take an interest.You still have your looks,after all.She may even offer you a job.”“Oh, thats not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think Ill go along all the same.”And Mrs Bennet went along. That was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE-listed company.It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more“female”dimension and her lifespan(年限)among the citys business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, shed no doubt have enjoyed Davosand might even have hobnobbed(攀谈)with influential figures.（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Austen was born 200 years ago.B. Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice.C. Austens success lies in her wisdom.D. Austens updated work gains popularity.（2）The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet.A.had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about BingleyB.felt kind of worried and doubtful about BingleyC.was extremely anxious to meet BingleyD.had a great curiosity about Bingley（3）In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to.A.get married toB.work for herC.help her move inD.take over her store（4）What does the writer intend to tell us?A. Women with brains can also be as successful as men.B. Women have to pay a high price for success.C. A judgment must be made free from prejudice.D. Sex discrimination still exists nowadays.DMini Book Excerpts(节选)BiographyWhen Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it.The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.J.D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski (Random House,$27)Mystery(疑案小说)“Youre a smart boy.Bennys death was no accident, and youre the only one who saw it happen.Do you think the murderer should get away with it?”The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again.A thought suddenly occurred to Annika. “Did you.You recognized the man in the car, didnt you?”The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers. “Maybe,”he said quietly.Red Wolf by Liza Marklund (Atria Books, $25.99)Short StoriesShe wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class:Some women are born stupid,and some women are too smart for their own good.Some women are born to give,and some women only know how to take.Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers,some who they dont want to be.Some mothers suffer so their daughters wont.Some mothers love so their daughters wont.You Are Free by Danzy Senna (Riverhead Books,$15)HumorDo your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times!s “amusement cycling” is the most fun you can have,legally,in the United States right now.Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half of that within a days drive of most cities? Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle (Ecco, $14.99)（1）If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger,they should buy the book published by .A.Ecco B.Atria Books C.Riverhead BooksD.Random House（2）The book Happy:And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for.A.young childrenB.Disney World workersC.middle school teachersD.parents with young children（3） Which book describes women with characters of their own?A.Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts B.J.D. Salinger: A LifeC.You Are Free D.Red Wolf（4）After finishing the book Red Wolf,the readers would learn that.A.the boy helped arrest the murdererB.Benny died of an accidentC.the murderer got away with the crimeD.Annika carried out the crimeEWhile famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings inChina such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts,manyexcellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu,a 49-year-old Chinese architect,wonthe 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prizewhich is often referred to as the Nobel Prize inarchitectureon February 28.He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities.Manyvisitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages.He asked theworkers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls,roofs and corridors.Thiscreation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wangs works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledgeof traditions.Through such a balance,he had created a new type of Chinese architecture,saidTadao Ando,the winner of the1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums.That is onlyevidence that traditions once existed, he said.Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions.They think tradition meansold things from the past.In fact,tradition also refers to the things that have been developingand that are still being created, he said.Today,many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather thanfocusing on Chinese traditions.Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowingwhat they really are, said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise,the recreation oftraditions would be artificial and empty,he said.（1）Wangs winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are _.A.following the latest world trendB.getting international recognitionC.working harder than ever beforeD.relying on foreign architects（2）What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?A.Its hilly environment.B.Its large size.C.Its unique style.D.Its diverse functions.（3）What made Wangs architectural design a success?A.The mixture of different shapes.B.The balance of East and West.C.The use of popular techniques.D.The harmony of old and new.（4）What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A.Spread them to the world.B.Preserve them at museums.C.Teach them in universities.D.Recreate them in practice.FOn a flight from Dallas, Texas, to Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit a friend in 2008, event planner Paige Chenault daydreamed about the grand birthday parties shed throw for her daughter one day. (Paige was five months pregnant at the time.) Then, flipping through a magazine, she saw a photo of an impoverished Haitian boy, skinny. “I thought, this kid has nothing,” Paige says.The image stayed with her, and she resolved to do something to help. “I decided I would use my talents to throw birthday parties for homeless kids,” Paige says. For the next four years, Paige and her husband, Colin, took time out from parenthood to visit shelters to determine how best to pull off the parties.Finally, in January 2012, Paige launched the Birthday Party Project, a nonprofit organization, and recruited friends and family to help decorate Dallass 75-occupant Family Gateway Shelter with balloons and streamers, celebrating the birthdays of 11 boys and girls, with 60 more homeless kids in attendance. “That first party was better than I could have ever imagined,” says Paige.Now Paige and her staff of three paid employees work with regional volunteers to plan monthly themed parties at 15 shelters across the country, some of which house abused or abandoned kids. Each child celebrating a birthday that month gets a $30 gift, a decorative place mat, and an individual cake or cupcake.One of Paiges favorite parts of each party is when the kids make a wish and blow out the candles. “They rarely get a chance to dream big,” says Paige.Her daughter, Lizzie, now seven, often helps out at the parties. Paige says, “The one thing Ive always wanted is for my kid to be generous.”（1）What was it that made Paige want to help the homeless children?A. A flight from Dallas to Ohio. B. Her daughters birthday.C. The photo of a Haitian boy. D. Her talent for throwing parties.（2）What does the underlined word “impoverished” mean?A. adorable B. poor C. talented D. dead（3）What can be learnt from the passage?A. A total of 75 full-time workers are employed by Paige at present.B. After unsuccessful attempts, Paige finally threw a wonderful party for the homeless kids.C. Kids can spend $30 to celebrate their birthday.D. Paige commits herself to the cause of helping the homeless kids.（4）What kind of person do you think Paige is?A. Caring and sensitive. B. Competent and loyal.C. Kind and perseverant. D. Responsible and disciplined.GIt was a simple letter asking for a place to study at Scotlands oldest university which helped start a revolution in higher education.A 140-year-old letter written by a lady calling for her to be allowed to study medicine at St Andrews University has been discovered by researchers.Written by Sophia Jex-Blake in 1873,the seven-page document,which urged the university to allow women to study medicine at the institution,was released yesterday on International Womens Day.The document was discovered buried in the university archives(档案)by part-time history student Lis Smith,who is completing her PhD at St Andrews Institute of Scottish Historical Research.She said:“We knew that Sophia Jex-Blake and her supporters,in their effort to open up university medical education for women,had written to the Senatus Academicus(校评议委员会)at St Andrews in an at