高三英语：阅读理解（冲击高考4）

冲击高考4阅读理解.AMuch to the excitement of fans, South Korean boy band Dong Bang Shin Ki released their new album Mirotic on September, 2020. The title of the leading song Mirotic comes from the Korean word “miro” which means “maze”(迷宫) and the English suffix “tic”. “It is meant to describe the kind of feeling one has when he falls in love with someone at first sight,” said member U-Know. “Its like being trapped in a maze.” It is reported that the album has sold 90,000 copies two days after its release. It has risen to No. 1 on the weekly chart in South Korea. While you enjoy the catchy song, dont miss the bands trademark dancing moves. This time Dong Bang Shin Ki worked with famous dance choreographer (舞蹈编排) Kenny Wormald, who once cooperated with American pop stars including Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. The band began working on the new record in early 2020 and didnt finish until June this year. “We have devoted ourselves to the producing work. We see the album as an opportunity to show our fans that we have made progress on a daily basis,” said member Xiah. “We wont let them down.” It is this determined attitude that keeps the band going in the highly competitive entertainment world. The band never sets limits to their music styles. Since their first appearance on the stage in 2020, they have tried pop, R&B and ballads (民歌). After winning the hearts of thousands of teenagers across Asia, they havent slowed down. This year, Dong Bang Shin Ki has starred in two TV dramas Dating on Earth and Heavens Postal Delivery Man. The boys are sure to ride the wave of South Korean pop culture.56. How long did the band work on the new album? A. About one year and a half. B. About 5 years. C. About half a year. D. The passage doesnt tell us.57. What keeps the band doing well even if the competition in the field is so fierce? A. The famous choreographer. B. The songs they have chosen to sing. C. Their determination to work. D. Their good relationship.58. Why did they devote themselves to the new album ? A. Because they want to prove they are No. 1 in Korea. B. Because they want to make more money from the new album. C. Because they see it as a chance to be invited to act in some TV dramas. D. Because they want to show their fans they are working hard and making progress.59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The band limits their music styles only to pop and R&B.B. Mirotic, which comes from Korean, means being trapped in a maze. C. About 90,000 copies were sold on the first day when the album was released. D. In their new album, you can enjoy beautiful music as well as wonderful dancing moves.BEveryones at it, even my neighbors. I thought I might be the only person left in the world who hadnt done an eBay deal. So, I decided to try my hand at online auction（网上拍卖）.Buying for BeginnersSign up on www. eBay. co. uk. Most items (e.g. tables, computers and books) ready for auction will come with a picture and a short description; others may be marked with “Buy It Now ” and have a fixed price. You can buy these right away.If the item is being auctioned, you offer the highest price you are prepared to pay and eBay bids (出价) for you. The bid will be increased little by little until it goes beyond your highest bid, then you are emailed and asked if you would like to bid again. Auctions last up to 10 days and when they finish, you get an email telling you whether you have won the item.How to PaySellers decide how they would like to be paid and you need to check this before placing a bid as you might not want to post a check or postal orders. The easiest way is through PayPal, an online payment system that takes the money away from your credit card.Selling Made SimpleIf you plan to sell on eBay, it helps to include a picture of the item. I followed my friends advice and put up the items I wanted to sell for a 10-day auction, starting on a Thursday. This way buyers had two weekends to bid.The Big Things in LifeIts easy to post a small item, but furniture is a big part of eBay and this has to be collectively sent by deliverymen. Check the ways of delivery before you bid.60. After bidding for an item, a buyer _.A. is likely to make higher bids B. will get what he wants in ten daysC. should make payment immediately D. may check its picture and description61. Which is the easiest way of making payment according to the passage?A. Through a local banking system. B. By sending the money to the seller.C. Through an online payment system. D. By paying the deliveryman directly.62. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to make payment online. B. Ways of making delivery online.C. How to use an online-auction system. D. Advantages of an online auction system.CWhat is the hottest word of 2020 in China? Google, the worlds top search engine, gave its list at the end of this year. “Shanzhai”, a Chinese term, which literally refers to the mountain strongholds of bandits(强盗) but has changed to mean “copycatting(复制)”, came at the top.Its true that “Shanzhai” is everywhere. There are “Shanzhai” phones called “Nakia” and “Anycoll”. There are “Shanzhai” stars who dress and act like celebrities such as Jay Zhou. There are “Shanzhai” versions of movies, songs and TV programs. And recently a crowd of youths has drawn eyes from around the country preparing for the amateur Spring Festival gala(联欢会), in which ordinary people are invited to show their work. “I want to watch the amateur gala on Spring Festival eve,” said 19-year-old Fan Xiaojie in Wuhan. “The performers will express themselves in a bolder and funnier way than those on CCTV.”“Shanzhai is a way for young people to have their voices heard in a world ruled by authorities,” said Gu Haibin, a sociologist from Remin University. Made cheaply and easily, “Shanzhai” versions gave ordinary people an opportunity to express themselves. Gu said the copycat trend also promotes a DIY( do it yourself) attitude. “With the spread of the Internet, it has become easier to publish works and get an access to technology. This has made DIY more possible.”Li Xinlian, a psychologist in Beijing, thought about why “Shanzhai” is getting popularat this particular time. “It meets peoples need to release, especially after this years many gloomy events, such as the snowstorm, earthquake and financial crisis,” said Li. “The Shanzhai spirit makes fun of authorities and of ourselves. It provides a release.”However, experts remind that copycat works can break copyright laws. The law allows copying the format of a copy-righted work, but not the content. Lyrics or melody（词曲） of a song are also protected from commercial uses.63. Which popular copycat is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Shanzhai phones. B. Shanzhai stars.C. Shanzhai internet. D. Shanzhai movies, songs and TV programs.64. The underlined word “gloomy” (in paragraph 4)means _.A. satisfying B. depressing C. surprising D exciting65. According to Li Xinlian, “Shanzhai” is currently getting popular because _.A. many peoples life is very boringB. it meets peoples needs and provides a releaseC. people, especially young people, like to play jokesD. many people lost their lives in the snowstorm and earthquake66. This passage is most probably taken from _.A. a newspaper B. a travel brochureC. a science magazine D. an advertising bookletDThe document, entitled The Analysis of and Forecasts for Social Development (or the Blue Book on Chinese Society), said 38.4 percent of the 7,000 families interviewed had been affected by the unstable employment situation.In urban areas, the unemployment rate is now 9.4 percent, twice the registered rate of 4.5 percent released by the Human Resources and Society Security Ministry. Central and western parts of the country, which have less-developed economies, are facing a more severe unemployment situation than wealthy coastal areas, while big cities have a higher unemployment rate than small towns.Natural disasters and rising costs due to the global economic slowdown have caused thousands of small and medium-sized firms to close down this year, leaving millions of migrant workers (农民工)jobless, the report said.“The global financial crisis has had a profound(深远的) effect on the Chinese economy and society,” said Li Peilin, director of the CASS Institute of Sociology.The report also said that the number of people graduating from college rose to a new high of 5.6 million this year. But as of August, just 70 percent of them had found work. By the end of the year, more than 1.5 million fresh graduates will be without a job, while 6.1 million others will enter the job market next year.“The widening income gap between rich and poor will restrict the consumption power of middle and low-income families, especially during the economic recession(衰退).” Li Peilin warned. The average income of 20 percent of the richest families is 17 times higher than that of 20 percent of the poorest ones. The rich also own far more home appliances, such as refrigerators, mobile phones and computers. Just 4 percent of poor families have a computer, compared with 66 of rich families.“It is very important to improve the income situation in China in order to promote domestic demand,” said Li Wei, a CASS researcher and one of the writers of the report.67. What can be inferred from the passage?A. 38.4 percent of the families were affected by the unstable employment situationB. It will be more difficult for fres