浙江省温州市2020高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解选练（5）

浙江温州市2020高考英语阅读理解（二轮）选练（5）【2020高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】It is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently inhabited （有人居住的）settlement in the world with the average temperature for January standing at -50Known as the Pole of Cold, the coldest ever temperature recorded in Oymyakon was -712This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location on Earth and the lowest temperature recorded in the Northern HemisphereSurprisingly, Oymyakon actually means non-freezing water due to a nearby hot springNothing grows there so people eat reindeer meat and horse meat A single shop provides the towns bare necessities and the locals work as reindeer-breeders, hunters and ice-fisherman Doctors say the reason the locals dont suffer from malnutrition（营养失调）is that their animals milk contains a lot of micronutrientsUnsurprisingly, locals are accustomed to the weather and unlike in other countries-where heavy snow brings everything grinding to a halt, Oymyakons school only shuts if temperatures fall below -52There are few modern conveniences in the village-with many buildings still having outdoor toilets-and most people still burn coal and wood for heatWhen coal deliveries are irregular, the power station starts burning woodIf the power stops, the town shuts down in about five hours, andthe pipes freeze and crackDaily problems that come with living in Oymyakon include pen ink freezing, glasses freezing to peoples faces and batteries losing powerLocals are said to！cave their cars running all day for fear of not being able to restart themEven if there was coverage for mobile phone reception, the phones themselves would not work in such cold conditionsAnother problem caused by the frozen temperatures is burying dead bodies, which can takeanything up to three days The earth must first have melted sufficiently in order to dig it, so a bonfire is lit for a couple of hours Hot coals are then pushed to the side and a hole, several inches deep, is dug The process is repeated for several days until the hole is deep enough to bury the coffin55 What can be implied from the first paragraph？A The village is the coldest place in the worldB No residents live permanently in the villageC Villagers there have to live with severe coldD The average temperature stands at -50 all year round56 What does the underlined phrase grinding to a halt probably mean in this passage？A stopping B growing C continuing D failing57 Which of the following statements about this village is true？A Local children dont go to school because of the extreme coldB People there live a hard and simple life with few modem conveniencesC The extremely cold climate brings about great trouble to the daily life of the villagersD The name of this village-Oymyakon suggests that its extremely cold here58 What is the purpose of writing this passage？A To attract more people to visit this villageB To inform readers of this special villageC To help solve problems the villagers are facingD To draw readers attention to poor people【参考答案】55-58：CABB【2020高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】CIts typical of parents to feel depressed when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to universityEven parents who dont speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because its the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your childs worldAs a parent youll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is overIts a huge change for everyone involvedThere are a few things that you can do to make the change easier Plan carefully for your childs departure and think about how you can help Many parents take their child to university for the first time If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real sorrow when the time comes to say goodbyeYour child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye-but that might not show！Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once youve unpacked the car and looked around your childs new living accommodationsIf you can, save your tears for the car - youll make things easier on your child and yourselfThe more youve invested in being a parent, the more youll feela sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that youve been a good morn or dad Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without youIf your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourselfAgree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreementTry not to panic if your child doesnt respond immediately-remember, theyre starting a new and busy life59 Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college？A Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonelyB Because their children will start a new life in collegeC Because it means the end of love between parents and their childD Because they are no longer the main focus of their childrens life60 Which is advocated by the writer to make the departure easier？A Let your child go to school aloneB Make appropriate arrangements in advanceC Stay calm when saying goodbye to your childD Keep cheerful when parting from your child61 What does good parenting really mean？A Supporting your child in different ways all the timeB Congratulating yourself when your child goes to collegeC Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the futureD Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child62 What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage？A Staying in Touch with Your ChildB Parentinga Complex TaskC Being Prepared for Your Child Leaving Home for UniversityD Life when Your Child Has Left Home for University【参考答案】59-62：DBCC【2020高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】DWhen asking how they define the American Dream and chances, most people will say,Success The dream of individual opportunity has been present in America since Europeans discovered The New World in the Western Hemisphere Early immigrants like Hector St Jean de Crevecoeur highly praised the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land His enthusiastic descriptions of a classless society where anyone couldattain success through honesty and hard work motivated the imaginations of many European readersIn Letters from an American Farmer（1782）he wrote, We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered（无拘无束的）and unrestricted, because each person works for himselfWe have no princes, for whom we work, starve, and bleed We are the most perfect society now existing in the world The promise of a land where the rewards of a mans industry_ follow the progress of his labor with equal steps drew poor immigrants from Europe into the western landsOur national historical story is full of illustration of the American success story For instance, Benjamin Franklin was the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became Americans best-selling author with his rags-to-riches tales, The idea of success impressed us: we spend millions every year reading about the rich and famous, leaming how to make a fortune in real estate（房地产）with no money down, and dressing for success The story of success has even affected our personal relationships: today its as important to be successful in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in businessBut dreams easily turn into nightmares（梦魇）Every American who hopes to make it also knows the fear of failure, because the story of success implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the unknown crowdUnder pressure of the story, we become lost in status symbols: we try to live in the right neighborhoods, wear the right clothes, and eat the right foodsThese symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet try as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens63 What is the r ature of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur？A People are free to develop their power of imaginationB People who have a good marriage can succeedC People are free from being used and treated badlyD People can fully enjoy individual freedom64 By saying the rewards of a mans industry follow the progress of his labor with equal steps, the author means A the more hard-working one is, the bigger his returns areB hard work ensures the growth of an industryC a mans business should be developed step by stepD a companys success depends on its employees hard work65 It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that A business success often contributes to a successful marriageB Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of lifeC good personal relationships lead to business successD successful business people provide good care for their children66 Which of the following is contradictory according to the American culture？A The American road to success is full of nightmaresB Status symbols are not a real symbol of a persons wealthC The American Dream is nothing but an empty dreamD What Americans fight for often disagrees with their beliefs【参考答案】63-66：DABD【2020高考英语综合能力测试题】Fear is a natural part of life but success is determined by whether I stand up or give in to that fear. I have the courage to move forward in spite of my fears.Within me is the strength to stand up to the fear. I have the courage to speak for myself and allow my voice to be heard. While fear tries to paralyze me, the courage in my soul sets me free.The fear of rejection is unable to stop me from trying. I conquer my fears with determination, instead of being defeated by them. The voice of insecurity tries to barricade me from the world with feelings of inadequacy. I ignore those feelings and allow self-confidence to accompany me wherever I go.I have been created with love for a specific purpose. My future is mine and is worth fighting for. I conquer fear, doubt, and disbelief to have a clear understanding of who I am and my destiny.Critical words said to me fall on deaf ears. Only encouragement and positive messages are allowed to reach my ears. I strengthen myself by being selective about what I allow my mind to meditate (深思) on.Self-confidence gives me courage against the fear of inferiority（劣势）. I am worthy to be where I am and I can do my job well. Today, I become more confident and choose to believe my best day is ahead of me. My passion for success is stronger than my fear of failure. So I will try my best to defeat fear and become a successful person. I believe I can do so.41. What can we learn from the text?A. The fear of rejection stops the author fro trying.B. Success is det