四川省都江堰市2020高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解练习（3）

四川都江堰市2020高考英语二轮阅读理解练习（3）阅读理解。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。First lady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.Michelle Obama has spent the first half-century of her life breaking barriers and checking off a series of firsts. Now, as she reaches her milestone birthday Friday, the nation will be watching to see in what other areas she will leave her mark. Five years after moving into the White House, and without a re-election campaign to worry about, she has more room to relax in her role and, political watchers say, possibly become more vocal (声音的) on political issues in the three years left in office. So far, critics have complained about Michelles silence on issues where they expected to hear her voice: Last year, at the start of her husbands second term, she disappointed advocates for tighter gun-control measures after she failed to push harder on the issue in response to the massacre (残杀) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. She also disappointed some feminists (女权主义者) who wanted her to defend their causes instead of falling back on her self-described role as the nations “mom-in-chief.” Nor did she handle racial issues during her second term, as some had expected.“The most important thing to remember is, whether you are black, white or Hispanic, youre the first lady and the president of all the people in the United States. Thats a huge melting pot, so to reinforce (强化)that shes African American over anything else would not be wise,” said Anita McBride, who directs programming and national conferences on the legacies (遗产) of Americas first ladies and their historical influence at American University. Valerie Jarrett, a top White House adviser and a close friend of the Obamas, said the first lady doesnt want to “spread herself too thin.” “She really wants to have a maximum impact and to do that in fewer areas,” Jarrett told the Associated Press. “That, she said, “is better than trying to take on every single possible cause.”But Robert Watson, a Lynn University professor, said he expects Obama to “go a little harder at issues” over the next several years. “Second-term first ladies usually feel more at ease to speak more forcefully about issues close to their heart,” he said. Myra Gutin, a Ryder University communications professor and frequent lecturer on first ladies, said she expects Obama to continue making both of them a priority in her remaining years in the White House, given their success. Michelle launched the “Lets Move” campaign in 2020. It in particular has gained widespread support, ranging from the National Football League to the Sesame Street franchise (特许), which even gave permission to the produce industry to use its licensed characters for free on fruits and vegetables. “Theres no such thing as a traditional first lady, not anymore in this technology-filled world. Is Mrs. Obama cutting edge? Is she an activist? No. As first ladies go, I think shes been politically careful because she does not want there to be a major flare-up that would require her husband to use his political capital to clean up,” she said. “But shes not exactly just sitting in the White House pouring tea and having receptions, either.”1、Critics were disappointed with Michelle because _.Ashe didnt put gun-control measures into effectBshe failed some feminists to stand out to be a career womanCshe didnt solve some racial problemsDshe failed to voice her opinion on some issues2、According to the professors or advisers, which of the following statements is NOT true?AIts not wise to reinforce Michelle is African American over anything else.BIts better for Michelle to have a maximum impact than to take on every possible cause.CIts expected for Michelle to go a little harder at issues.DIts a tradition for first ladies to stay out of political issues.3、What does the underlined phrase “spread herself too thin” in Paragraph 6 mean?ATry to do a lot of work at the same time.BGet very tired.CTry to improve physical fitness.DMove herself away from others.4、In Paragraph 9, the campaign “Lets Move” might be aiming to help people _.a. gain widespread supportb. become more physically activec. have access to healthier foodsd. raise awareness about gun controlAa, cBa, bCb, cDc, d【参考答案】1-4、DDAC阅读理解训练(2020河南省八市重点高中教学质监测)School is much more than a place where students gather to learn. For children, school is their first opportunity for social development and introduction to people outside of their family unit. Lessons learned in school go beyond mathematics and language arts. Students learn to develop individual interests and find other people who share their interests.Music is one of the ways likeminded children come together. When many people talk about the benefits of music education, theyre quick to point out all of the numerous and measurable results of music education: many studies show the positive impact music programs can have on children in other areas of study.Dr. Laurel Trainor, a professor of psychology, at McMaster University, has said young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory compared to children who do not receive musical training. Stanford University researchers have found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word, a finding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children who have dyslexia and other reading problems.Furthermore, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics.There are many reasons why music education can help to make a child a better student, but there also being involved in music is also a social endeavor that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond. Music education breeds familiarity during a school career, when going from class to class or from school to school every year can be nerve wracking and unfamiliar.文章大意：这是应用文阅读。文章主要讲述了音乐教育帮助孩子更好地发展，开发孩子的智力，增强记忆力，因此音乐教育更有利于孩子的成长。12What is the function of the first paragraph?ATo show school is the place for students to learn.BTo stress the importance of learning knowledge.CTo lead to the main topic of the passage.DTo explain what the author really thinks of.答案：C推理判断题。A项展示学校是学生学习的地方；B项强调学习知识的重要性；C项引出该文章的主题；D项解释作者的想法。根据文章第一段的最后一句话Students learn to develop individual interests and find other people who share their interests和下面几段都是提到音乐教育的重要性，因此该段就是引出主题。故选C。13According to the researchers, we can know that _.Amusic lovers tend to use their brain in a wise wayBmusic training can cure children of many diseasesClearning music is beneficial to students performance in mathematicsDsenior students disliked attending music lessons答案：C细节理解题。根据文章第四段的students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics可知学音乐有利于孩子的数学学习。A项音乐爱好者趋于聪明地使用大脑；B项音乐训练能治愈孩子的许多疾病；C项学音乐有利于孩子的数学表现；D项高年级的学生不喜欢参加音乐课。故选C。14What does the underlined word “dyslexia” mean?AHaving difficulty with reading.BReceiving training for music.CGaining knowledge from learning.DLosing the ability to read music.答案：A词义猜测题。根据该单词后的other reading problems可推断是诵读困难。A项诵读困难；B项为音乐获得训练；C项从学习中获得知识；D项失去阅读音乐的能力。故选A。15It can be concluded from the passage that _.Amusic can ensure you have lots of close friendsBchanging schools is a bad experience for everyoneCmusic does offer social and understanding benefitsDfew schools really focus on music education答案：C推理判断题。A项音乐能确保你有许多亲密的朋友；B项改变学业对于每个人来说是一个不好的经历；C项音乐确实提供社交和理解的好处；D项很少学校关注音乐教育。通读全文，并根据文章的最后一段的there also being involved in music is also a social endeavor that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond可推断选C。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 new studies show that fewer than half of the 9th graders in many of the nations largest cities, can ever graduate. The studies clearly show that the dropout rate isnt dropping. And, in particular, the dropout rate isnt dropping for poor and minority students.Amazingly, though so many regret the rising dropout rate, our schools continue to lack formal plans-or any plans-to teach students motivation(动机). Most schools have no game plan to ensure that students understand that schooling will be completely necessary. Schools expect youth and children to act as though schooling is important, but they never teach them to believe that.Years ago, families ensured that thechildrenrecognized the value of schooling. But in many modern families, the children may fail to recognize the importance of school life just because these families may actually tell their children that school is not important. Since many families are not motivating their children to be interested students, youth professionals, like teachers may need to provide this training. Otherwise, it is likely the dropout rate will continue not to drop, but only worsen.Here are some strategies to convince even the most apathetic (无动于衷的) students that they must stay in school.Ask students if they will ever need to work: The world has changed. 100 years ago, factory work was the booming job, and it required no education. Today, factories are increasingly automated. Most computer-related jobs require education and at least a high school diploma.Ask students which century they will be prepared for: In 1900, the most common jobs were farm laborer and domestic servanteducation not needed. Now, the most common jobs are office and sales staffeducation and diploma usually needed. An amazing 6 out of 10 people today work in a store or office.Ask students to devise a way that the employee could be replaced. For example, the coming trend in fast food is to use computers rather than people to run the restaurant. A prototype is apparently already being tested. The students should discover that most jobs that lack education and diploma requirements may be ripe for automation.11. What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph1?A. Few students can afford to go to school in large cities.B. A large number of the 9th graders can graduate now.C. There are still quite a few 9th graders leaving school early.D. Most schools in large cities have fewer and fewer students.12. Without the help of youth professionals,_.A. more and more families will gradually recognize the value of school.B. it is likely that the dropout rate in schools wont continue to drop.C. some parents will be more convinced of their childrens future.D. the schools will make proper plans to solve the problems with dropout.13. The author takes factory work for example mainly to _.A. tell us that many jobs requires certain education in the pastB. show that there are more factory work and employment in modern societyC. show that employment in the computer field grows at a high rateD. emphasize that modern jobs require education and schools are necessary14. It can be inferred that_.A. both schools and families should answer for the high dropout rateB. many new jobs dont need childrens high school diplomaC. working in a store doesnt require a high school diplomaD. most schools are ready to help students recognize the importance of study15. If students play the “Replace Me” game, the result would be “_”A. They will know that they can always do without a diplomaB. More of them will drop out early to go to workC. They will discover that lack of education is a disadvantage in choosing jobsD. They will become better at using computers to hunt for a job参考答案 1115 、CBDAC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。Book 1 : Brack ObamaGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95His mother came from Kansas. His father came from Kenya. He grew up in Hawaii and Indonesia, far from the center of American politics. Few people had even heard of Brack Obama before 2020. But one powerful speech in Boston changed all that for the Illinois senator(参议员). In 2020, this inspiring leader ran for the countrys top job, President.Book 2: Danica PatrickGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95Growing up, Danica Patrick dreamed of racing in the Indianapolis 500. In 2020, her dream came true. Danica finished the race in fourth place, the best ever result by a woman. Three years later, she became the first female to win an IndyCar race. As a woman competing in a sport dominated by men, Danica faced many obstacles. But she never stopped believing in herself, no matter what the difficulties.Book 3: Ellen OchoaGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95Some people dream of becoming stars. Ellen Ochoa dreamed of living among them! She worked hard to make her dream of becoming an astronaut come true. On April 8, 1993, she strapped (用带子系好)herself in for the ride of her life aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Ochoa aimed high and boldly went where no Hispanic woman had gone before. Find out about Ochoas amazing journey in her own words and photos from her personal collection!Book 4: LeB