江苏省如东县2020高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解训练（1）

江苏如东县2020高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练（1）【2020高考复习】阅读理解A survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that US.executives believe that people with a sense of humour do better at their jobs，compared with those who have little or no sense of humour.In fact，a whopping 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humour do better.The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humour may help lighthearted employees keep their jobs during tough times.And，whats more，it may propel them up the corporate ladder past their humourless colleagues.Why？It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players.Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive.In fact，a researcher at California State University found that humour could help the employees to release tension.Consequently，they can concentrate on their work more efficiently.Whats more，employees who enjoy interacting with their coworkers arent as likely to be distracted，or absent from work.Research conducted by psychologist Dr Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humour helps us think.When people feel stuck on important projects，they tend to feel angry or depressed.This negative mood can interfere with subsequent performance.According to Dr Trices research，taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.If humour is really this important，then why dont we use it more often on the job?Most likely，the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humour in the workplace.They tend to think humour and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional，perhaps both.However，it is important to realize that some humour is inappropriate for the workplace，and that it is often used at wrong times.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇时文报道。管理者们认为，和那些没有幽默感的人相比，具有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。比如，幽默的人富有合作意识，具有较高的工作效率等。20Most people think a sense of humour can _.Ahelp you to do your work betterBmake you have a rich lifeCmake you pleased with your workDhelp you to make more friends答案A细节理解题。根据第一段可知，和没有或很少有幽默感的人相比，有幽默感的人能把工作做得更好。B、C和D在意义上和幽默感没有联系，也和本文意思不符。21Which one of the following can describe a person with a sense of homour?ASerious. BFunny.CChangeable. DFriendly.答案D推理判断题。由全文内容可以看出：有幽默感的人更容易与人交流，与人合作；有幽默感的人更平易近人，更“友好”；而不是“易变、严肃、有趣”等。22Many people dont use humour more often in the workplace because _.Athey like keeping silent when workingBthey dont know the positive effects of humourCthey think they should obey the rulesDthey dont like joking or laughing答案B细节理解题。根据第五段可知，在工作场所人们大都表现得不幽默，其原因是不知道幽默的积极效果。其他选项与文章的意思不符。23Which is probably the best title for the passage?APeople with a sense of humour.BHumour is important in the workplace.CHumour and humourless.DEveryone likes humour.答案B主旨大意题。全文主要谈的是工作中的幽默的积极作用。比如，幽默可以使人减轻压力，可以使人有较高的工作效率等。本文不是纯粹地讲幽默，也不是纯粹地说有幽默感的人。【2020高考英语河南省洛阳市统考】A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。Do you remember we agreed to circulate our ideas for our school project this year? Well, here is our suggestion and we in our school hope you will join us to develop it.The idea came to us in the autumn of 2020. We were sitting in our class when our head teacher made an announcement. “Therell be a new boy starting school tomorrow. He comes from the circus so hell be with us for a while.” Immediately there was whispering around the classroom. I heard remarks like “Those are dirty people”; “They eat raw meat”; and “Watch out for your bags”. The teacher must have heard them because she stopped the talking and said in a very serious voice: “Jake is our guest for as long as he stays here. Make sure you treat him well. I dont want to hear any complaints about your behaviour to him.”I was curious because it was the first time I had met anyone from a circus. Fortunately for me, the next morning, after being introduced to the class he sat in the only spare seat next to me. Of course I didnt want to be nosy（管闲事的） but I couldnt help looking at him sideways as I began my mathematics task. I noticed Jake was smaller than me and had dirty finger nails. His shirt was clean but had been repaired in many places and his trousers were helped up by a wide, leather belt. As he seemed to have no handkerchief and was sniffing loudly, I passed him one of mine. Immediately the boys began to whisper “What did you do that for? Leave him be!” I concentrated on my work. From my left a slight movement showed that Jake must have heard the remarks too. He seemed to be having great difficulty with his work and was struggling to hold his pen correctly. He looked around as if for help. I looked around too. The teacher was busy so I leaned over and offered to explain the problems to him. As he listened his mouth split into a smile. His eyes lit up as if a light had been turned on and he returned to the exercises with enthusiasm. He finished them quickly and proudly presented them to the teacher. “Well done, Jake,” she approved. Jake smiled and was soon busy sorting out information and adding more of his own.I thought about how Jakes life would be. I remembered seeing the campsite and thinking how poor the facilities （设施）were. So I decided to help. As it was my turn to suggest a project for our grade, I put forward this idea. Our head teacher accepted it and so we began to prepare our plans to improve the campsite. Hope you will join us.56. Why did the students dislike Jake even before they saw him?A. They must have heard bad stories about circus people.B. They always judged a person by what he looks like.C. The teacher hadnt introduced Jake to them beforehand.D. A newcomer was not welcome at that time.57. Whats the authors attitude towards Jake?A. He copied the other boys behavior.B. He was distant about what Jakes life was like.C. He couldnt ignore what other people said about Jake.D. He had sympathy for the poor and disadvantaged.58. The author mentions how Jake did maths to show that _.A. the teacher was helpful and friendly B. the maths problem was too hard for himC. Jake was courageous and determined D. the author was better at maths59. Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To argue circus people should be treated fairly.B. To ask the reader to join in their project.C. To call on more people to help Jake. D. To show what is in need for a circus.【参考答案】5659、ADCB【2020高考英语河南省洛阳市统考】B阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Favorite films this weekA Tale of Two Cities is set in London and Paris in the 1780s. It is a dangerous time to be in France. A Frenchman returns to Paris from London to try to save his friend; and an Englishman gives his life to save them both. Its an exciting and very sad film.134 minutes, 9:O0 p. m. Every day except Friday.The village is set in a small 19th century community near old woods full of spirits. The spirits are friendly until a young man called Phoenix goes too close to them. Then they get angry. Its a film which makes it hard for you to sleep at night!107 minutes, 5:30 and 7:30 p. m. Fridays only.London Love Story In a quiet street in London, a lonely boy meets a lonely girl who changes his life. But they both have a sad secret. This is about two young people who learn to love life.92 minutes, 4:00 and 8:15 p. tn. Every day.The Men Who Came from Mars Set in the 22nd century, somewhere in the USA, men called Martians, from the planet Mars, have taken over the earth because humans have let it become too polluted. Now humans have to do what the Martians say. This is a good film which makes you think about the future of our world.100 minutes, 7:45 p. m. Mondays only.60. Which film will tell you about French history?A. A Tale of Two Cities. B. The Village.C. London Love Story. D. The Men Who Came from Mars61. Which type of film is the film London Love Story?A. Historical adventure. B. Science fiction.C. Romantic comedy. D. Thriller.62. Tom is a student major in astronomy. He may most probably want to see _.A. A Tale of Two Cities B. The VillageC. London Love Story D. The Men Who came from Mars【参考答案】6062、A CD【2020高考英语广东省中山市华侨中学一模试题】CWeve reached a strange-some would say unusual-point. While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more people now die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight. Its the good life thats more likely to kill us these days.Worse, nearly l8 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight. Whats going on?We really dont have many excuses for our weight problems. The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by public-health campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through-up to a point.In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause. Not any more. A public-health campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 per cent over the past three decades.Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2020, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and change the shape of the body. That has become a sort of fashion. No wonder it ranks as the worlds most body-conscious country.We know what we should be doing to lose weight-but actually doing it is another matter. By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise. More than half of us admit we lack willpower.Others blame good food. They say: its just too inviting and it makes them overeat. Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much American-style fast food.Some also blame their parents-their genes. But unfortunately, the parents are wronged because theyre normal in shape, or rather slim.Its a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried to lose weight. Parents are eager to see their kids shape up. Do as I say-not as I do.36. What is the “strange” p