2021届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解专题特训17含解析

1、2021届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解专题特训17含解析2021届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解专题特训17含解析PAGE 2021届高考英语二轮复习阅读理解专题特训17含解析阅读理解专题特训17A（2017全国卷，C)Some of the worlds most famous musicians recently gathered in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual International Jazz Day.UNESCO（United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural

2、Organization） recently set April 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music，its significance，and its potential as a unifying(联合) voice across cultures.Despite the celebrations,though,in the U.S.the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older,and the music has failed to connect with younger ge

3、nerations。Its Jason Morans job to help change that.As the Kennedy Centers artistic adviser for jazz,Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz,make the music more accessible,and preserve its history and culture.“Jazz seems like its not really a part of the American appetite,” Moran tells National Pu

4、blic Radios reporter Neal Conan.“What Im hoping to accomplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not black and white anymore.Its actually color,and its actually digital.”Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the entertainment aspect of

5、the music has been lost.“The music cant be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958。It has to continue to move，because the way the world works is not the same, says Moran。Last year，Moran worked on a project that arranged Fats Wallers music for a dance party，“just to kind of put it back in the

6、mind that Waller is dance music as much as it is concert music,” says Moran。“For me,its the recontextualization。In music,where does the emotion(情感) lie？Are we，as humans,gaining any insight（感悟) on how to talk about ourselves and how something as abstract as a Charlie Parker record gets us into a dial

7、ogue about our emotions and our thoughts?Sometimes we lose sight that the music has a wider context，” says Moran,“so I want to continue those dialogues.Those are the things I want to foster。”1。Why did UNESCO set April 30 as International Jazz Day?A。To remember the birth of jazz.B。To protect cultural

8、 diversity.C.To encourage people to study music.D.To recognize the value of jazz。2。What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Jazz becoming more accessible。B.The production of jazz growing faster。C.Jazz being less popular with the young.D.The jazz audience becoming larger。3.What

9、can we infer about Morans opinion on jazz?A.It will disappear gradually.B。It remains black and white。C.It should keep up with the times。D。It changes every 50 years.4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Exploring the Future of JazzB.The Rise and Fall of JazzC.The Story of a Ja

10、zz MusicianD.Celebrating the Jazz DayB（2019浙江卷,B)Money with no strings attached。Its not something you see every day。But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month,a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read，“Give What You Can，Take What You Need.People quickly caug

11、ht on.And while many took dollars，many others pinned their own cash to the board。“People of all ages,races,and socio-economic(社会经济的) backgrounds gave and took，” said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox，which created the project.“We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few d

12、ollars。” Most of the bills on the board were singles,but a few people left fives，tens and even twenties。The video clip（片段） shows one man who had found a $20 bill pinning it to the board。“What I can say for the folks that gave the most,is that they were full of smiles,” Bridges said.“Theres a certain

13、 feeling that giving can do for you and that was apparent in those that gave the most.” Most people who took dollars took only a few,but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could.While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign,Bridges said the only goal was to show generos

14、ity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet。“After all，everyone has bad days and good days,” he said.“Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand.1.What does the exp

15、ression “money with no strings attached” in paragraph 1 mean？A.Money spent without hesitation。B。Money not legally made。C.Money offered without conditions。D。Money not tied together。2。What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride?A。Women tended to be more sociable。B.The activity attracted vari

16、ous people.C.Economic problems were getting worse.D.Young couples needed financial assistance.3.Why did Bridges carry out the project?A。To do a test on peoples morals。B。To raise money for his company.C.To earn himself a good reputation.D。To promote kindness and sympathy。CWhen a shop is authentic and

17、 the workers are friendly，it can feel like a second home for consumers，according to a study in the JournalofConsumerResearch。“People often feel strongly attached to particular places.Such places typically include their homes，but can also include commercial places such as stores and restaurants，” wri

18、te authors Alain Debenedetti，Harmen Oppewal，and Zeynep Arsel。“How do people develop and experience place attachment when the place concerns a commercial setting，where they are just customers,and the place is owned or controlled by someone else?Consumers form strong emotional bonds with locations whe

19、n they experience familiarity.Consumers also value authenticity and personal relationships。“It also helps if it is a place where one can feel safe and secure,protected from not only disturbing staff but also from aggressive promotional activities,” the authors write.“The place does not have to be a

20、splendid flagship store。People can build attachments with quite ordinary places，as long as the place meets the above criteria（标准) of familiarity，authenticity and security。”The authors gained these insights from interviews with a sample of French consumers who talked about their experiences with the

21、places they most treasure： cafs,restaurants，department stores，concert halls,and libraries.The final phase of the study focused on patrons of a particular French wine bar。The authors also found that once consumers bond with a commercial space，they are willing to make efforts or sacrifices to support

22、it.Satisfied customers may pay higher tips，volunteer to help the business,and serve as ambassadors，linking other consumers to the business.“Consumers treat their special place as a treasured gift and in return want to support the establishment beyond what is expected of them as customers，” the autho

23、rs conclude。1。Which of the following does not contribute to consumers attachment？A.Splendor。B.Familiarity.C.Authenticity。D。Safety.2。The last paragraph mainly deals with 。A。extra reward from attached consumersB。the importance of treating consumers wellC.how to develop bonds with consumersD。the relati

24、onship between consumers and commercial places3。Who will benefit most from the result of the study?A。Consumers。B.Store managers.C.The store staff.D。Ambassadors。4。Whats the best title of the passage？A.Ways to Attract More ConsumersB.The Secret of Successful ManagementC.Consumers AttachmentD。The Crite

25、ria of Successful CompaniesD(2020山东卷,B)Jennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a

26、 bachelors degree。Mauer，of Edgar，Wisconsin，grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children。Her dad worked at a job away from the farm,and her mother ran the farm with the kids.After high school，Jennifer attended a local technical college,working to pay her tuition（学费),because there was no extra money s

27、et aside for a college education。After graduation，she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling。Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own.She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something sh

28、e loves：nursing。She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home.She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids.Jennifer received great support from her family as she work

29、ed to earn her degree：Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills,and her 68yearold mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all，she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors.Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) to achieve her goal，giving up many nights with her kids and

30、missing important events to study.“Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers，” she says.However，her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degree。Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to

31、 her familyand thats pretty powerful。1.What did Jennifer do after high school?A。She helped her dad with his work。B。She ran the family farm on her own.C.She supported herself through college。D。She taught her sisters and brothers at home。2。Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Josephs

32、Hospital in Marshfield?A.To take care of her kids easily.B.To learn from the best nurses。C。To save money for her parents.D。To find a well-paid job there.3。What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal？A。Her health。B.Her time with family。C。Her reputation.D。Her chance of promotion。4.What can we lear

33、n from Jennifers story？A。Time is money。B.Love breaks down barriers。C.Hard work pays off。D.Education is the key to success。EA “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university.It is often spent travelling or working.1 The advantages of taking a gap year are as fol

34、lows：2Although you dont have to go abroad to experience gap years,most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad.You are able to work out who you are and what you are for.The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons.FaceChallengesandHaveFun。A gap year is not only a t

35、ime to take a vacation，but also a time to face challenges.Gap year students usually work,volunteer or take service projects。You have to learn how to get along in the real world.This process isnt always easy,but it is an important part of growing up.3SaveMoneyandImproveYourCollegeAdmissionChances.The

36、res a common thought that gap years are only for rich students，but it isnt true。4 Gap year students often take a part-time job。Besides,at the end of a gap year，students are much more likely to know what to study in college。Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting ti

37、me and money playing。Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students.Both of them are excellent and have high grades.However，one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation.5A。Make full preparations for the gap year.B。Only in this way can you e

38、njoy life and have fun.C.Actually，taking a gap year can save your money。D。Who do you think the admission officer will choose?E.It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills。F.Challenges always come first before fun.G.Learn about the world and yourself。答案:A【语篇导读】本文是一篇时事新闻。近来,联合国

39、教科文组织把4月30日定为国际爵士乐日。一些世界上最著名的音乐家聚集在巴黎和新奥尔良以庆祝第一届国际爵士乐日.1.D解析：细节理解题。从文章第一段的“UNESCO(UnitedNationsEducational，ScientificandCulturalOrganization）recentlysetApril30asadaytoraiseawarenessofjazzmusic，itssignificance，anditspotentialasaunifyingvoiceacrosscultures。”可知，联合国教科文组织把4月30日定为国际爵士乐日，其目的是提高人们对爵士乐价值和意义的

40、认可。2.C解析：词义猜测题。从文章第二段的“。.thejazzaudiencecontinuestoshrinkandgrowolder,andthemusichasfailedtoconnectwithyoungergenerations.”可知,在美国，爵士乐未能获得年轻一代的青睐。这正是JasonMoran试图改变的地方.3。C解析:推理判断题。从文章倒数第二段的“Themusiccantbepresentedtodaythewayitwasin1908or1958。Ithastocontinuetomove，becausethewaytheworldworksisnotthesame

41、.。”可知,JasonMoran指出,今天的爵士乐不能再以1908年或1958年那种方式呈现了。它必须进行改变，以跟上时代的步伐。4.A解析：标题归纳题。本文以第一届国际爵士乐日的设立引入话题,探讨了爵士乐的现状以及未来。希望更多人尤其是年轻人关注爵士乐。B【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由TylerBridges推行的一项运动.大家可以把自己能够给予的钞票钉到一个布告牌上,需要的人可以无条件把钱取走。1.C解析:句意理解题。根据第一段第三句“ButatUnionStationin。，aboardwentupwithdollarbillsattachedtoitwithpinsan

42、dasignthatread，GiveWhatYouCan，TakeWhatYouNeed。”可知,在这个布告牌上的钱是大家捐献的,其他人可以无条件拿去。由此猜测该句的含义是“无条件提供的钱”，故选C项。2.B解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Peopleofallages，races，andsocio-economicbackgroundsgaveandtook,saidTylerBridgesofTheToolbox.。Weevenhadabrideinherweddingdresscomeup.。”可推知，Bridges用新娘的例子来说明这项活动吸引了各种各样的人,所以选B项。3。D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“。.。Bridgessaidtheonlygoalwastoshowgenerosityandsymp