江西省2020届高三英语二轮专项训练 阅读理解（68）

江西省2020届高三英语二轮专项训练：阅读理解（68）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。AAfter battling hard times and danger for over nine months, British teenager Mike Perham made history last month as the youngest person to sail solo around the world.The 17-year-old made the record after he cleared the Panama Canal and then sailed through the Caribbean and got home across the Atlantic.Mike is only three months younger than Zac Sunderland, the 17-year-old American boy who had taken the crown as the youngest solo around-the-world sailor in July.The two youngsters met in Cape Town in South Africa as they crossed the globe in different directions. Mike insisted they were not rivals(竞争对手). “No. Its two teenagers going out there, living their dream and having the adventure of a lifetime,” he said.Mike may be young, but he is no stranger to sailing adventures. He picked up the hobby at the age of 6 when his father took him out in a small boat on a local lake. Father and son sailed separate boats across the Atlantic when Mike was 14, making him the youngest person to cross that ocean solo. That record gave him the taste for this even greater challenge.On the recent journey, the scariest moment for Mike came when his sailboat was hit by storms in the southern Indian Ocean.“We were picked up by what felt like a 60-foot wave and threw down on our side at 90 degrees,” he said.“It felt like I was going right over. Stuff was flying around and I just thought Oh no.”At other times, he had to dive into the Pacific and fix problems. He tied himself to the boat, jumped into the water and went to work with a knife in 30-second dives underneath the boat to cut a rope away.Mike said he felt proud that he made his dream come true. “Youve got to have confidence in yourself that you will make it,” he said.1. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. A British teenager became the youngest person to sail solo around the world.B. How a British teenager developed his sailing hobby.C. A British teenagers brave experience.D. A British teenagers confidence.2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Mike Perham crossed the Panama Canal.B. Mike and Zac took the crown as the youngest solo around-the-world sailor at the same age.C. The two youngsters crossed the globe in different directions.D. Mike was never frightened during the sailing.3. What does the underlined word “taste” in the fifth paragraph mean?A. Flavor. B. Preference.C. Experience. D. Ability.4. What can we infer from the passage?A. Both Mike and Zac had adventured spirits.B. Mike is older than Zac.C. They both are brave but they have different goals.D. Mike took up the hobby of sailing adventures at 14.5. What did Mike believe in?A. Having confidence in yourself will make you successful.B. Braveness is important in sailing.C. One should pick up a hobby as a child.D. Pride goes before a fall.BA scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesnt show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists concerns. But brain theory cant explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting peoples success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how ones ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.6. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentB. emotional intelligence wont show up until adolescenceC. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successD. candy can be used to measure a persons emotional intelligence7. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.B. The higher a persons IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.8. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. kind B. floatingC. excited D. optimistic9. Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?A. To amuse both the children and readers.B. To prove the scientists wisdom.C. To introduce the topic of the text.D. To show us how to do an IQ test.10. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. Information about famous people with high EQ.B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.CMovies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm-the first mobile film festival.The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length-ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones. New PlatformsThe awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!New Technology AdvancesMoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.11. At the first MoFilm, .A. movies in the theater got their recognitionB. more than 100 countries took part in the competitionC. ideal films were five minutes or less in lengthD. the winner was chosen by experts voting12. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined word means “ ”.A. disappointed B. surprisedC. frightened D. encouraged13. Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of .A. online servicesB. the mobile phoneC. technology advancesD. the screen size14. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Putting Movies on MobilesB. Introduction of Latest Mobile PhonesC. Mobile Phones CeremoniesD. Film Awards Broadcast on Mobile Phones15. Which statement is NOT true?A. MoFilm is not a part of Hollywood.B. Mobile phones are considered to be a new platform for short films.C. MoFilm get their recognition through Oscars.D. Films made for mobiles will likely be cleaner.DWugging, or web-use giving, describes the act of giving to charity at no cost to the user. By using E, which is being added to a number of university computers across the UK, students can raise money every time they search, but it wont cost them a penny.Research shows that students are extremely passionate about supporting charity 88% of full time students have used the Internet to give to charity. This age group is often the least likely to have their own income. 19% of 22 to 24 year olds have short-term debts of more than 5,000. With rising personal debt levels in this age group, due to university tuition fees or personal loans and a lack of long-term savings, traditional methods of donating to charity are often not appealing or possible.Beth Truman, a 21 year old recent university graduate, has used E to donate to her chosen charity, the RSPCA, for two years and has seen the “wugging” grow in popularity with students. “When youre at university you become more socially aware, but its sometimes hard to give to others when you have little money yourself,” says Beth. “Wugging is great for people in this age group as it allows them to use the technology on a daily basis to give to charity, without costing them a single penny.”Wugging is perfect for people who want to be more socially aware and supportive but dont feel they have the means to do so. Students using the web can raise money for causes they care about without costing them anything in terms of time or money, and charities get a valuable source of funding.E works like any other search engine, allowing users to search for information, news and images but users can decide which of the UKs 170,000 charities they would like to support through their clicks. E then makes monthly payments to every registered charity. Launched in June 2020, E is now the eighth largest search engine and one of the busiest charity we