湖北省2020高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（68）

湖北省2020高考英语二轮复习专题训练：阅读理解（68）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中， 选出最佳选项。AA passenger told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took offShe told him that she would bring him the water in ten minutesThirty minutes later, when the passengers ring for service sounded, the air hostess flew in a flurryShe was kept so busy that she forgot to deliver him the waterAs a result, the passenger was held up to take his medicineShe hurried over to him with a cup of water, but he refused itIn the following hours on the flight, each time the stewardess passed by the passenger she would ask him with a smile whether he needed help or not. But the passenger never paid any attention to her.When he was going to get off the plane, the passenger asked the air hostess to hand him the passengers booklet (意见簿). She was very sad. She knew that he would write down sharp words, which might result in the loss of her job. But with a smile she handed it to him.Off the plane, she opened the booklet, and cracked a smile, for the passenger put it, “On the flight, you asked me whether I need help or not for twelve times in all. How can I refuse your sincere smiles?”Thats right! Who can refuse your twelve sincere smiles from a person?1What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?AThe air hostess forgot the passengers need on purpose.BThe air hostess suddenly realized that trouble was coming.CThe passenger wasnt angry at being ignored.DThe passenger was refused to be served.2According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?AThe passenger refused to take his medicine.BThe passenger set down his anger in the booklet.CThe words in the booklet would never affect the air hostess.DThe hostess finally moved the passenger with her smile.3What kind of person do you think the passenger is?AForgiving.BCurious.CSharp.DEnthusiastic.4As a result, the air hostess would .Aget fired by her companyBbe hired by the passengerCkeep her jobDget a promotionBSTUDY CENTER COURSESFrom Paragraph to essayOf particular relevance to students who wish to improve their organizationalskills and who feel that their final product is never clear enough.Thursday 10:0012:00Kiran SinghSource MaterialHow do you gather information for a project or paper? A practical course which looks at sources of information and how to use cataloguing systems.Monday 10:0011 :00Kiran SinghExpress YourselfAn advanced course suitable for students who are about to step into organizations where they may have to voice their opinions often.Monday 12:002:00Dave ParrinMedia UseOpen to all students ,this course focuses on the many ways we can benefit from the radio and television. Group projects form part of course.Tuesday 9:0011:00Steve AnsellThe Short StoryA research into the world of popular writers. One story is selected for adaptation into a short play and group performance. Pre-arranged groups welcome.Thursday 11:001:30Mrs OwenCaught for SpeedingOpen to all students .Simple eye exercises to help you with speed reading. How to be selective on the page . Using headings, topic sentences and paragraphs for easy access.Wednesday 11:001:00Mrs OwenTense about TensesFor those who worry about their use of wordsa look at tenses and other aspects of the language through poetry and song. Good voice helps but not a must.Saturday 10:0012:00Steve Ansell5If a student takes the course The Short Story, he cant take .AFrom Paragraph to EssayBTense about TensesCSource MaterialDMedia Use6Which of the courses can develop the students team work?AFrom Paragraph to EssayBThe Short StoryCCaught for SpeedingDExpress Yourself7From where can a student read this?AOn the radio.BOn television.CIn a local newspaper.DOn a school notice board.CA round of applause, please, for the Indian man who recently sang for 80 hours straight, setting a new Guinness world record. Its an impressive feat, to be sure, but lets just hope he still has a voice. According to Indian newspapers, Rajesh Burbure has been told to keep silent for several days so his vocal cords (声带) can heal.It was reported that Burbure and his family are in a celebratory mood. “Its a proud moment for all of us,” his wife told DNAI.I, on the other hand, am unable to share their enthusiasm. Dont get me wrong: I hope the 35-year-old Burbure lives forever, sells a million records and becomes an international celebrity. But his recordsinging for 80 hours straightis about as meaningful as most of the other curious but crazy feats listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.Granted , Im not qualified to speak on the subject. Ive got no world records to my name and I never expect to have any. Then again, maybe I am qualified to speak for those of us who have better things to do than train for years to sing an 80-hour medley (混合曲) of pop songs.But lets not just pick on poor Burbure. Hes not the only person chasing meaningless accolades. The Guinness Book of World Records is full of the names of people who at one time grew the longest hair, or built the biggest bicycle, or baked the largest cheesecake.To all of these enterprising (有进取心的) souls I ask, simply, “What was it all for?”Congratulations! For all of your painstaking effort, you became a footnote in a thick book that no one reads, except for you and the person who will eventually surpass youwith one more hour of singing, a few more centimeters of steel or a few more pounds of cheese.After all, records are made to be broken.8From the text, we can learn that the author .Ahas no Guinness records, so he admires Burbures featBfeels it is a pity he was not invited to share the happiness with the BurburesCthinks singing for 80 hours straight is completely meaninglessDis quite worried about Burbures vocal cords9Before someone wins a Guinness record, he or she has to .Abecome an international celebrityBknow all about Guinness recordCpractice a great dealDbear great stress for fear of injury10We can infer from the article that .Aafter the 80 hours of singing, Burbure could no longer speakBBurbure wife didnt support his attempt to make a Guinness recordCmany have criticized Burbure for his stupid behaviorDchallenging a Guinness record may be harmful to the health11The authors attitude to the Guinness world records mentioned in the passage is .ApositiveBimpressedCnegativeDtouched12What is the best title for the passage?AWhat Was the Point?BRecords Are Made to be BrokenCA New Indian Guinness RecordDThe Guinness Book Is BoringDMost people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts a few minutes or a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situationfor example, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. Situational loneliness Is easy to understand and to predict.The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, chronic loneliness usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problem socializing and becoming close to others unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.Many researchers agree that the loneliest people are between the ages 18 and 25, so a group of psychologists decided to study a group of college students. They found that more than 50% of the students were situationally lonely at the beginning of the term as a result of their new circumstances, but had adjusted after a few months, 13% were still lonely after seven months due to shyness and fear. They felt very uncomfortable meeting strangers, even though they understood that their fear was not reasonable. The situationally lonely students overcame their loneliness by making new friends, but the chronically lonely remained unhappy because they were afraid to do so.Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: First of all, they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational loneliness can be a normal, healthy part of life, chronic loneliness can be a very sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.13The passage mainly talks about .Athe subjects of psychologyBthe study on lonelinessCthe interests of psychologistsDthe treatment of loneliness14All of the following are true EXCEPT that .Asituational loneliness can cause physical problemsBtemporary loneliness does not need special attentionCchronic loneliness can cause problems in socializingD37% of the students can overcome loneliness easily15The underlined word “chronic” in Paragraph 3 means “ ”.Aresulting from specific causesBlasting a long timeCchanging slightlyDimproving their health16Psychologists want to help the habitually lonely people because .Athey are college studentsBthey are sad and dangerousCthey are not active in communicating with othersDthey may have mental and physical problemsEDear College DeanIt is my understanding that this college has received a large donation to be used to improve the quality of life for students: expand the bookstore or add computers to the computer lad. It is the tradition of his school to promote education and to be the pioneer of new technology. That is why I strongly argue in favor of the addition of more computers to the computer lab.Although expanding the campus bookstore to include CDs, gifts, and a snack bar will give a nicer look to the college, we have to think about a greater goal and a more practical way to enhance the quality of life for students. What do we want for our students and our college? Do we want our college to be known as a place with a great bookstore where you can find CDs and gifts, or as a place where the students can explore and research in their field using the best tools provided by technology? In addition, there are already several snack bars on campus, and there are music stores nearby, so students do not depend on the college bookstore for these things.We live in a highly technological world and computers play an increasingly important role in how we live. As a learning institution, this college has the responsibility to offer its students the best technology to help them prepare for their future. Many students will be expected to be familiar with the latest software and other tools when they go on to work or to graduate school.While they are in college, students find they are expected to use computers. Many professors expect students to use computers to do homework or to complete projects. Students are asked to create PowerPoint presentations and use spreadsheets and database programs, as well as to research many topics on the Internet. Since students are competing for good grades, those who have limited access to computers are at a great disadvantage. Furthermore, being able to do projects using the computer enhances the process of learning, giving students the opportunity to find information that without a computer would be much more difficult to find.If there are more computers, students will also be able to complete their work more efficiently. No more will they have to wait in line, paper and disk in hand, while scanning the room for an empty chair and computer. No longer will they have to sit and wait while an outdated computer struggles to follow their commands. Having more new and faster computers available will enable students to finish their work more quickly.The more com