黑龙江省鹤岗市2020高考英语二轮复习 阅读理解选练

黑龙江鹤岗市2020高考英语二轮阅读理解选练阅读理解。Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.Exploration also allows minerals and other potential(潜在的) resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.本文是一篇议论文，向我们阐述了人类进行太空探索的原因。人类的基因构成决定了人类探索其他领域包括太空的能力。人类探索太空可能暂时没有多大用处，但是在将来这可能会帮助人类生存下去。1Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?ATo express his doubts.BTo compare different ideas.CTo introduce points for discussion.DTo describe the conditions on Earth.答案：C。推理判断题。作者在第一段提出问题目的是引出下面要讨论的话题。2What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?AHumans are natureborn to do so.BHumans have the tendency to fight.CHumans may find new sources of food.DHumans dont like to stay in the same place.答案：A。细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知人类探索太空的原因是其基因的构成。3The underlined word “spinoffs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.Asurvival chances Bpotential resourcesCunexpected benefitsDphysical possessions答案：C。词义猜测题。后面所说的“improvements in earthquake prediction，in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems”可知此处的划线短语意为“益处，好处”。4What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?AOur genetic makeup. BResources on the earth.CThe adaptive ability of humans.DByproducts in space exploration.答案：C。细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句话可知，人类的适应能力会让人类在其他星球生存下去。5Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?ASpace exploration has created many wonders.BSpace exploration provides the best value for money.CSpace exploration can benefit science and technology.DSpace exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.答案：D。主旨大意题。A、B两项可以容易地排除。全文主要讲的是太空探索对帮助人类生存的益处，而不是对科技的益处。【2020高考训练】We often associate off-season travel with cost-cuttingYou know，its something to be done as a last resort，not somethingthat you actively look forward toAnd it surely is reasonable，isnt it? Off-season just seems like a polite term for depressing weather，and a lack of good conditions for travelingRecently，however，this term has begun to gain a steady stream of followersThe so-called peak season，on the other hand，is constantly losing ground owing to the large crowds and high costs that tend to be associated with itOff-season travel isnt to everyones tasteSo this is the time when airline companies come down to earth and offer a bunch of gifts to keep their business going onYou can mainly expect lowered fares and automatic upgrades if youre a frequent travelerOff-season means an encouragenlent for the hotel businesses as wellOrdinarily，5-star luxury is only something that we tend to dream of,but this is the perfect time to transform this into realityGrand chain hotels cut their rates like crazy in order to fill up their rooms during this time，and worry not，the availability is fairly acceptable tooSo make the most of it and book a fashionable room in a 5-starOf course,youre free to spend the amount youve thus saved 011 shoppingEvery season has its own charm，doesnt it?For inslance，people usually prefer to visit Europe in the summer，which is regarded as the best time to be thereBut really，doesllt it get rather sweltering (闷热)if youre in Naples or Madrid in July?Ever spent a Christmas in either places?Its highly recommended，if I may addIts the perfect quiet period vacation you11 haveHell，it Call be the most perfect vacation you11 ever haveWho has ever liked to be pushed and shouldered while taking a photo during an amazingCopacabana sunset?Or have their wallet stolen in a crowded street?0ff-season travel translates to privacy，peace of mind，and relaxation61The author wrote the passage mainly to_Achange readerstraditional life styleBslate the advantages of off-season travelingCencourage readers to travel in peak seasonsDcompare the difference of traveling in different seasons62We may learn from the first paragraph that_Adestinations in off seasons are mostly boringBonly poor people choose to travel in off seasonsCmore and more people travel in off seasonsDpeople traveling in off seasons are more than those in peak seasons63In Paragraph 2 the author wants to stress_Athe luxury of 5-star hotelsBtile comfort of air travelingCtlie better service than that in other seasonsDthe low cost of off-season journey64The author suggests traveling to Europe in winter because_Apeople usually feel bored in summerBpeople regard winter as the most charming seasonCits winter has a different charmDtravelers can spend Christnlas there65Some airlines cut down their flight price in off seasons because_Athey hope to attract more travelersBthey wish to show their gratitude to their passengersCtileir expenses are low during this timeDthey want to make up for the loss they have experienced【参考答案】61-65 BCDCA【语篇导读】作者介绍了旅游淡季的优势，鼓励人们避开旅游旺季，以节省费用，并享受淡季旅游的快乐。61. B 推理判断题。作者从文章第二段后一直在列举淡季旅游的优势，以鼓励人们在淡季旅游。62. C 细节理解题。从第一段“however, this term has begun to gain a steady stream of followers.”得知。63. D 主旨大意题。主要强调了在“行和住”方面能节省费用。如“this is the time when airline companies come down to earthYou can mainly expect lowered fares”以及“Grand chain hotels cut their rates like crazy”等。64. C 细节理解题。本段第一句就说“Every season has its own charm”，冬天去欧洲旅游是这一观点的例证。65. A 细节理解题。从第二段“his is the time when airline companies come down to earth and offer a bunch of gifts to keep their business going on”一句得知，对“to keep their business going on”的正确理解是解题关键。社会生活类Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers.An attraction of sport programs for the major U.S. media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoonsthe slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may not watch much television at other times during the week. This means the television networks are able to sell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming.Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their advertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most business travelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases of computers, cars and life insurance.Golf and tennis are special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings (收视率) are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest income groups in the United States, including many lawyers and business managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling high- priced cars, business and personal computers, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regardless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fees to reach high- income consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers. With such viewers, these programs dont need high ratings to stay on the air.1. Television sport programs on weekend afternoons_.A. result in more sport eventsB. get more viewers to play sportsC. make more people interested in televisionD. bring more money to the television networks2. Why would weekend afternoons become dead time without sport programs?A. Because there would be few viewers.B. Because the advertisers would be off work.C. Because television programs would go slowly.D. Because viewers would pay less for watching television.3. In many families, men make decisions on.A. holiday tripsB. sports viewingC. television shoppingD. expensive purchases4. The ratings are not important for golf and tennis programs because _.A. their advertisers are carmakersB. their viewers are attracted by sportsC. their advertisers target at rich peopleD. their viewers can afford expensive cars5. What is the passage mainly about?A. Television ratings are determined by male viewers.B. Rich viewers contribute most to television companies.C. Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television.D. Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events.【参考答案】44.DADCC阅读理解Awareness Weeks （认知宣传周）have become a regular part of Britains cultural landscape over the past few years . They started back in 1957, when one charity （慈善机构）, Christian Aid, decided to make all its money-raising efforts on one time of year. It was thought that by doing this they would get more publicity for their cause.They were right, and soon other charities and campaign （活动）groups followed them. These days , most donations（捐款）to charity are not collected on the streets. So instead of just asking for money, charities prefer to spend their time “raising awareness” spreading knowledge of the work they do or the cause they support . They also compete with businesses and trade groups who use awareness weeks as marketing campaigns for their products.There are now 500 awareness weeks held every year in the UK. No week goes by without one group or another trying to make the British public aware of something, with most held in May or October.The danger with all these awareness weeks is that people start to become cynical(不信任). Take National Smile Week; it seems like a great idea. Lets all make each others life a little bit happier with a friendly smile. But really its just a group of dentists and cosmetics companies trying to sell us toothpaste. Its enough to make you want to start National Forget About It Week.“People feel that many awareness campaigns are just marketing exercises,” says Ms Ormiston , who edits the Awareness Campaign Register, a news letter which encourages people who run Awareness Weeks to become more aware of each other . “But 90 per cent of campaigns are run by traditional charities or not for groups to make money.”“Theres still no official group for awareness campaigns,” says Ms Ormiston. “People can do what they like, whatever the size of their budgets（经费）or their public relations machines allows .”This situation has led to calls for laws to stop real charities having their efforts overshadowed by marketing campaigns. This could be done by making the two groups hold their weeks at different times or stopping businesses running imitation(模仿) charity campaigns.But there is another way. Maybe its time for National Weak Awareness Week, especially for people whose awareness of Awareness Weeks is weak.1. Whats the main purpose of awareness weeks run by charities in Britain?A. To raise money for charities.B. To spread knowledge of charities.C. To take up marketing campaigns.D. To advertise their goods for sale.答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节题。从第一段第二句话 “decided to make all its money-raising efforts on one time of year.”可知，答案为A。2. Why do people start to become cynical about awareness weeks?A. Too many awareness weeks make people feel bored.B. People feel many awareness weeks are just for marketing exercises.C. People have a weak awareness of awareness weeks.D. Awareness weeks are held too often and too much money is raised.答案解析：答案为B。本题为细节题。第四段中提到了人们开始对认知宣传周不满意，第五段中首句 “People feel that many awareness campaigns are just marketing exercises”可知，答案为B。3. What does Ms Ormiston think about awareness weeks?A. Most of the awareness weeks should not be for making money.B. Official groups should take the place of charities in awareness campaigns.C. People can do what they like in awareness weeks.D. People can get larger budgets through awareness campaigns.答案解析：答案为A。本题为细节题。从第五段的最后一句话 “But 90 per cent of campaigns are run by traditional charities or not for groups to make money.”可知，答案为A。在第六段中M