专题08 高中英语名校精选阅读理解专项训练（20套含答案）
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高中英语名校精选阅读理解专项训练
专题08.（20套精选含答案）
阅读理解专练141
（2018·浙江·湖州市教育科学研究中心高二期末）Eating is best when it’s a social occasion. Think of the meal a family enjoys in the evening when everyone’s together after work or school, or the big get-togethers over food at Spring Festival. But now, in the age of the internet and social media, anyone with an internet connection can enjoy a social eating event.
Mukbang – a South Korean phrase meaning “eating broadcast” – is an unusual food craze that’s sweeping the country. This is a meal where only one person gets to eat, while viewers watch live streams of hosts devouring large quantities of food. They leave comments on the dishes the host is tucking into, and the host responds to them live.
So why have people taken to this unusual new food trend Jeff Yang, an Asian-American cultural critic, thinks that it’s down to “the loneliness of unmarried or uncoupled South Koreans”. He believes that eating on your own can be hard in a country like South Korea, where social eating is such a long tradition. However, mukbang gives people the feeling that they seems to be part of something larger.
Millions of people have trouble with food. Either they eat too much of it, or too little. Some say that the popularity of mukbang helps people with these disorders. Those who always eat too much and put on weight can watch mukbang streams to satisfy their appetite. And those who don’t eat enough can build their appetite by watching delicious food being eaten.
Even though mukbang is a South Korean phenomenon, it’s also taken off in the US. But unlike South Koreans who sit down to enjoy noodles and kimchi, Americans enjoy their own native dishes. This means that viewers of US mukbang streamers will see locals stuffing themselves with hamburgers, fries and ice cream.
25．According to Paragraph 2, “eating broadcast” is ____________.
A．a TV show in which only one person gets to eat while viewers watch
B．a live program where a host is crazy about various kinds of food
C．a fashion that many viewers watch one person eating large quantities of food
D．an online broadcast where a host eats lots of food while interacting with viewers
26．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Americans would like to sit down to enjoy noodles and kimchi.
B．Mukbang is becoming more and more popular in the US.
C．The dishes of South Korea are also popular in the US.
D．Viewers of US will see South Koreans feeding themselves with hamburgers and fries.
27．What’s the author’s attitude towards this new food trend
A．Objective. B．Negative. C．Favorable. D．Worried.
阅读理解专练142
（2022·湖北省罗田县第一中学高三阶段练习）Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twiter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic innovation, it’s really full of hidden false realities.
The median income(中位收入) recorded in the United States of America was about $63,000 in 2018. Tiktokers can make anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and Tiktokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month—$360,000 a year,. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video.
This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid “job”, it promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of Tiktok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it’s important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we’re constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15-second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethics(伦理). What about the people who miss birthday and family holidays due to their jobs and aren’t getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc, had his own view on this issue. “It sounds great can make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it’s only online.”
Again, as a fellow consumer of Tiktok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I’ m not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous of a 15-second video teach young people
28．What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph1 refer to
A．Social networking. B．Making money on social media.
C．A job offered by Tiktok. D．Staying connected to the Internet.
29．What do the numbers given in paragraph 2 show
A．TikTokers are earning money easily.
B．Tiktokers are richer than average people.
C．Most Tiktokers can become millionaires overnight.
D．Popular TikTokers earn much more than ordinary workers.
30．Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users
A．They tend to live an adult life too soon.
B．They are forced to pay for certain services.
C．They may abandon other social media.
D．They are likely to develop false value.
31．What can we infer from Richard Colyer’s comments
A．Tiktok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely.
B．Young TikTokers should be banned from making money.
C．It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos.
D．Contents of videos need checking before their release online.
阅读理解专练143
（2021·天津·高考真题）When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A．M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
1．What motivated the author to start her writing career
A．Her strong wish to share.
B．Her keen interest in writing.
C．Her urgent need to make a living.
D．Her passionate desire for fame.
2．What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing
A．She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.
B．She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.
C．She had to take time to discipline her daughter.
D．She was unsure about her writing skills.
3．Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A．In case the clock in her room broke down.
B．In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C．To force herself out of bed.
D．To wake up her family.
4．How did the author manage to finish her novel
A．By sticking to writing every morning.
B．By writing when her mind was most active.
C．By drawing inspirations from classic novels.
D．By reducing her teaching hours at school.
5．What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career
A．It is never too late to change your job.
B．Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C．A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action.
D．Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
阅读理解专练144
（2021·浙江·高考真题）More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley lived in rural（农村）India. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up and found himself alone, the 4-year-old decided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him-so he got on.
That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage（孤儿院）. There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in his new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn't help but wonder about his hometown back in India. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn't know his town's name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country proved to be impossible.
Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program's satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town's central business district from a bird's-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. "And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain"-and there it was. Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing in the entrance. "There's something about me, " he thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.
In an interview Brierley says, "My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was like a nuclear fusion（核聚变）. I just didn't know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her. ”
6．Why was Brierley separated from his family about 25 years ago
A．He got on a train by mistake.
B．He got lost while playing in the street.
C．He was taken away by a foreigner.
D．He was adopted by an Australian family.
7．How did Brierley find his hometown
A．By analyzing old pictures.
B．By travelling all around India.
C．By studying digital maps.
D．By spreading his story via his book.
8．What does Brierley mainly talk about in the interview
A．His love for his mother.
B．His reunion with his mother.
C．His long way back home.
D．His memory of his hometown.
阅读理解专练145
（2020·全国·高考真题）I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .
Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.
As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
9．Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child
A．Cooperative. B．Uneasy. C．Inseparable. D．Casual.
10．What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Pleasure from working in the library.
B．Joy of reading passed on in the family.
C．Wonderment from acting out the stories.
D．A closer bond developed with the readers.
11．What does the author call on other writers to do
A．Sponsor book fairs. B．Write for social media.
C．Support libraries. D．Purchase her novels.
12．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Reading: A Source of Knowledge
B．My Idea about writing
C．Library: A Haven for the Young
D．My Love of the Library
阅读理解专练146
（2022·辽宁丹东·一模）The seeds of what we are meant to do may have been sown in our childhood. I grew up in Chennai, India in a home surrounded by books. I recall my mother telling me that when I was read to as a child, I knew exactly where one sentence ended and the next one began!
One book that had a significant impact on me as a child was called “31 Brothers and Sisters” that related the story of an African girl who goes on an elephant hunt, a traditionally male sport. What struck me was this girl was challenging traditional standards of behavior in a society that was not happy with women expressing independence — and the fact that this girl had black hair like me and was also dark-skinned.
I also had the opportunity to attend an unusual school that encouraged creative thinking. Here, I was encouraged by a few teachers who noticed my writing skills. However, English was actually my least favorite subject because we had to write on canned topics and there was no room for creativity.
I have written three books so far. My first book, “Climbing the Stairs” was inspired by my mother's experiences growing up as a teenager during the Second World War. The book deals with the struggles of a teenage girl at a time when women were treated as second-class citizens in society. My second book, “Island's End” is based on my own experiences as an oceanographer and working in the remote Andaman Islands, off the coast of India. “The Bridge Home” is a story of friendship among four street kids and loosely based on three kids I knew growing up. Each of the three books is inspired by my own experiences, what I have read and people around me.
My message to young writers is not to rush into writing or get too concerned with material rewards. In today's world, there's often too much of an emphasis on awards and honors, which no writer can control. Those are largely a matter of luck. Write for yourself and just enjoy the process.
13．What impressed the author in “31 Brothers and Sisters”
A．The African girl's respect for her cousins. B．The African girl's fight for independence.
C．The African girl's commitment to hunting. D．The African girl's concern about her appearance.
14．What does the underlined word “canned” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Imaginary. B．Fixed. C．Typical. D．Financial.
15．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The plots of her books. B．The settings of her books.
C．The characters in her books. D．The inspiration for her books.
16．Where is the text most likely from
A．An autobiography. B．A fiction. C．A book review. D．A leaflet.
阅读理解专练147
（2022·山西·怀仁市第一中学校二模）Some young people win distinction because of their good looks, their dance moves or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something significant and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018 at the age of 13, he developed a way to use artificial intelligence to help pancreatic (胰腺的) cancer patients. Rishab’s “Pancreatic Cancer Deep Learning System” won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge and its $25,000 prize.
Rishab explains that a family friend died of cancer. Then he learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. “I’m also into programming, so I was learning about artificial intelligence. I decided to combine the two areas to try to solve a real-world problem using artificial intelligence.”
Rishab has invested his winnings in farther research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society. Samyak helps poor children enter the STEM. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. Many kids would have simply blown their prize money on a fast car or some other shallow things. Rishab has also put some money aside to further his own learning. He is considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor — or both.
How did Rishab become the one that he is It helped that his father is an engineer. And he has been inspired by his brother and other relatives who work and do research in the medical field. He’s seen how STEM jobs have given them “the opportunity to make immediate differences in people’s lives.” That’s an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rishab is providing his teenage peers with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can accomplish.
17．Which may be the best title for the text
A．A new hope for the pancreatic cancer patients.
B．Different ways for young people to gain fames.
C．A young scientist and his family doing STEM jobs.
D．A teenager making differences using artificial intelligence.
18．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．What led to Rishab’s creative idea.
B．How difficult it is to treat pancreatic cancer.
C．Why Rishab learnt artificial intelligence.
D．How to solve a real-world problem.
19．What does the underlined word “blown” mean in paragraph 3
A．Earn. B．Save. C．Collect. D．Waste.
20．Which words can best describe Rishab
A．Strong-willed and honest. B．Gifted and responsible.
C．Confident and generous. D．Considerate and curious.
阅读理解专练148
（2022·广西钦州·高三期末）My name is Destiny, working at a Psychological Counselling Center. In my teens, there was nothing special about me. My older sister, Antia, is beautiful. My younger brother, Tye, is a talent at the age 13. He completely skipped the sixth grade. How do I compete with that
My mom and I were home alone one day. I went into the room where she was watching television and I blurted out (脱口而出), “Mom, is there anything special about me ”
She thought about it for a moment and then turned down TV. She took a deep breath, took my hand and exhaled (呼气).
“You have the ability to say just the right thing at just the right time.”
“Really Is that it, words ” I tried to keep my voice steady (稳定的) but I could hear the anger even as I fought to control it.
“It’s more than words, Destiny,” my mom said. I know my mother meant well but I felt worse than ever. I burst into tears.
The next day is when my whole life changed. I went to school earlier than before and noticed Darwin sitting across the room which was strange because no one ever noticed Darwin. Suddenly, Darwin stood up and threw away all his books, shouting loudly. I could hear screaming and crying but the sounds seemed distant as I focused my full attention on Darwin six feet in front of me. I felt the words swell up in me. “Darwin,” I heard myself say with a calm, steady voice. “I have family and friends with so much talent and potential and I have none. There is nothing special about me.” From the corner of my eye, I could see others staring at me in silence. I continued talking. “You are so smart. You can answer questions that the teacher hasn’t even asked yet. Do you know that everyone in this class is envious (嫉妒的) of you ” Hearing my words, he calmed down and gave me a big hug.
Then the teacher came. Learning about what happened, the teacher smiled, “That was a great job you did, young lady. Superman could not have done a better job than you did here today.” I couldn’t believe that she compared me to Super man. I work at Psychological Counselling Center now. There is a cork board over my desk filed with thank-you cards and letters from people who say they owe their lives, careers, or their families to my words. But tome, they are more than words. They are my super power!
21．Why does the author mention her sister and brother
A．She is envious of them. B．She feels really proud of them.
C．She wants to show family love. D．She considers competing with them.
22．What is the author’s reaction to her mother’s words in Paragraph 6
A．She said more words to her mother.
B．She could hardly believe her mother.
C．She understood her mother’s white lie.
D．She had doubt about her mother’s love.
23．What do we know about Darwin from the text
A．He quarreled with his classmates. B．He lacked great talent and potential.
C．He failed again in the examination. D．He suddenly lost control for some reason.
24．Which is a suitable title for the text
A．A Brave Superman B．The Power of Words
C．A Strange Classmate D．The Future of a Career
阅读理解专练149
（2022·全国·高三）You’d think that being the president of a country would be the top of anyone’s life. For Jimmy Carter, it was just one stop on a very long train ride, filled with powerful, good deeds and gentle influence.
Former President Jimmy Carter is almost as well known for his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity as he was for being the 39th president of the United States (1977－1981).His relationship with Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit housing organization devoted to providing comfortable and affordable homes for families, started in 1984.
Jonathan Reckford is Habitat for Humanity’s chief officer. He said, “The group was started by Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976. The Fullers asked Jimmy Carter to help with one of Habitat’s building projects in 1984. Jimmy Carter agreed. Since that time, the former president’s beloved wife Rosalynn has worked by his side.They now continue to lend their names and muscle to this international aid group. They have worked on thousands of homes across many countries.”
Not surprisingly, volunteering is in Carter’s DNA． Jimmy Carter said, “My mother served as a doctor for many poor African American patients. She refused to acknowledge most racial distinctions.” In 1966, at the age of 68, Miss Lillian became a Peace Corps volunteer. She stayed in India for 20 months, where she taught women about birth control and treated people with disease.
Through the years, to help the unfortunate families, Jimmy Carter has worked alongside thousands of everyday volunteers. When we say work, we mean those related to getting his hands dirty, wearing jeans, and picking up tools. He slept in all manner of accommodations, and dealt with all types of weather around the world. And Carter hasn’t let his worsening health hold him back either. In early October, the former president, now 95 years old, didn’t let a severe fall hold him back from kicking off the 36th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville.
25．What’s Jimmy Carter’s volunteer work mainly about
A．Curing people of bad diseases.
B．Making America a greater country.
C．Improving the techniques of construction.
D．Offering accommodations for less fortunate families.
26．What can be learned in Paragraph 3
A．Jimmy Carter’s volunteer work was supported by his wife.
B．Jimmy Carter founded Habitat for Humanity 44 years ago.
C．Jimmy Carter inspired others to join in his volunteer work.
D．Jimmy Carter’s work as the president was very excellent.
27．Why does the author mention Carter’s mother in the text
A．To express Carter’s love for his mother.
B．To emphasize her influence on Carter.
C．To explain her devotion to Peace Corps.
D．To show the readers the job of her.
28．Which can best describe Jimmy Carter according to the text
A．Energetic and smart.
B．Selfless and honest.
C．Sympathetic and tough.
D．Ambitious and strict.
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（2022·甘肃·天水市第一中学高三阶段练习）When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
29．What was the author's life like when he was 12
A．Boring.
B．Peaceful.
C．Unhappy.
D．Meaningful.
30．How did the volunteer work benefit the author
A．It made him popular in his town.
B．It helped him find the meaning of life.
C．It helped him understand others' lives better.
D．It helped to shape his dream career.
31．Why did the author choose writing as his job
A．He was inspired by his teacher.
B．He could pass positive energy to readers.
C．He wanted to share his school experiences.
D．He found he had a talent for writing.
32．What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph
A．Say 'no' to bullies bravely.
B．Make positive changes in their lives.
C．Treat others with kindness in daily life.
D．Learn to care more about others' feelings
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（2022·全国·高考真题）As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.
Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.
After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”
In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”
The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.
1．Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2
A．Try challenging things. B．Take a degree.
C．Bring back lost memories. D．Stick to a promise.
2．What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica
A．Lovely penguins. B．Beautiful scenery.
C．A discount fare. D．A friend’s invitation.
3．What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey
A．It could be a home for her. B．It should be easily accessible.
C．It should be well preserved. D．It needs to be fully introduced.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．A childhood dream. B．An unforgettable experience.
C．Sailing around the world. D．Meeting animals in Antarctica.
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（2022·江西·一模）My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to conquer my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true— this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives.
So I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April—Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
5．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Para. 1
A．Advantage. B．Annoyance. C．Preference. D．Confusion.
6．How did the author behave about public speaking after leaving Toastmasters
A．He began to feel less worried. B．He became a polished speaker.
C．He remained a shy speaker. D．Things became worse for him.
7．What made the author want to speak out on Earth Day
A．It was a good chance to learn science.
B．He must rise up to defend his profession.
C．It was a project organized by Toastmasters.
D．He couldn’t have people attacking science.
8．What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech
A．Passion can motive us to achieve the unachievable.
B．Any difficulty can be overcome with great effort.
C．Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
D．Frustration can be stepping stones to success.
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（2022·湖南·周南中学模拟预测）It was the festive season. Mom had baked some delicious cookies. Jam tarts were always my favorite and I had enjoyed myself to excess. Moreover, the refrigerator was well-stocked with chocolates and ice-cream so I helped myself to all the goodies. That night I woke up with an unbearable toothache. No amount of aspirin could stop the pain.
When morning arrived, I had to do the unavoidable - make an appointment with the dentist. My dental appointment was at 2 pm that afternoon, which was just another four hours away. The thought was enough to kill my interest in everything else. I had butterflies in my stomach. I arrived at the dental clinic an hour before the appointment.
After registering, I walked unenthusiastically towards a chair. I did not even bother to look at the other patients. Picking up a few magazines, I tried to read to get rid of my fear and pain, but I could not concentrate. All I was aware of was a terrible pain. The sight of patients coming out from the treatment room, with large pieces of gauze sticking out from their mouths, only seemed to worsen my pain.
One of my New Year resolutions was made while I was shifting restlessly in my seat. I vowed never to taste another jam tart or take a chunky bite of chocolate in the future.
When my name was finally called, I staggered into the treatment room. I heard the dentist greeting me, but I could not bring myself to respond to his greeting. The sight of the drilling equipment and the hypodermic syringes (皮下注射器) only increased my feelings of sickness. When the dentist asked me to take my seat and then open my mouth, I felt my heart pounding very fast. I was sure that I was going to get a heart attack.
The dentist informed me that it was best to extract the tooth. I nodded and opened my mouth and tried to think of other things. The next minute or so was one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I grabbed the dentist’s hands more than once. At first, he was quite taken aback and eyed me suspiciously. Then he warned me that he would have my hands tied if I were to repeat my antics. I did not think that he was joking!
Soon the pain gave way to a soothing sensation. When the dentist told me that the pain was all over, I could hardly believe my ears. After paying for the extraction, I walked out of the clinic confidently and headed for the nearest bus stop. I swore that this would be the first and the last time I stepped into a dental clinic.
9．What might be the reason for my not feeling well that night
A．Too much fun during the day. B．An upset stomach.
C．Unrestrained eating of goodies. D．Overuse of aspirin.
10．What did I do to distract me from the toothache before I met the dentist
A．Making an appointment with the dentist. B．Trying to read some magazines.
C．Observing other patients. D．Making my New Year wishes.
11．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underline word in the sixth paragraph
A．rude behavior B．natural behavior
C．dangerous behavior D．interesting behavior
12．What lesson might the author have learned from this experience
A．After a storm comes a calm. B．Diet cures more than doctors.
C．Fear is often greater than the danger. D．A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.
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（2022·湖南师大附中三模）Matt Doogue, a 34-year-old nature photographer, had been suffering from depression when he first found his passion for taking pictures of insects and his work is now featured in National Geographic. He says that he tried to take his own life nine years ago after hitting rock bottom. “In the beginning, I was so paranoid (多疑的) and angry that I couldn’t leave the house,” says Doogue. “When I attempted to end my life, I knew I needed to see someone. I went to the doctors and got treatment, but I knew that I needed something more and that’s when I started photography.”
Now a dad of two, Doogue found that looking at insects through a camera helped him in ways he could never have imagined and it proved to be the lifeline he needed. It had a calming effect that helped him to disconnect from stress; and his astonishing images, showing insects and spiders in amazing detail against brightly colored backgrounds, caught the eye of publishers at National Geographic. “I ended up as one of their featured photographers,” recalled Doogue. “It was the peak of my career. It was incredible.”
Originally from Salford, Greater Manchester, he now lives in Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland. Though he fears that Scotland is in the middle of an epidemic (流行病) of male suicide, he believes that sharing his love of nature photography can help others to cope with their mental health issues as well. “I think the problem is this man-up approach; the idea that men need to be strong puts so much pressure on young males to be fine all the time,” says Doogue. “This is why I try and be so open about my own experience. Whenever I am out with my camera, I don’t think about my other worries. It is just me and the environment around me. You can lose yourself in a spider making its web.”
13．What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Doogue
A．Why Doogue wanted to end his life. B．Why Doogue took up photography.
C．How Doogue became depressed. D．When Doogue turned photographer.
14．How did photography benefit Doogue
A．It gave him a new way to express himself. B．It provided him with life-saving skills.
C．It helped him to escape from pressure. D．It offered him an opportunity to explore nature.
15．What causes Scottish men to develop mental health problems
A．The way men employ to solve problems.
B．The lack of love for men’s life and work.
C．The worry that men get separated from people.
D．The belief that men are expected to be strong.
16．What is the main purpose of the author in writing the text
A．To warn the seriousness of mental problems.
B．To show the benefits of nature photography.
C．To introduce Doogue’s fighting depression.
D．To advise the readers to get close to nature.
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（2022·江苏苏州·三模）Several years ago, I read about William Helmreich walking every street in New York City. I thought, “I can do that for Montreal.” With little hesitation, I devoted the next five years of my life to the project.
I’m a keen walker, but I did little preparation for this undertaking. All I did was to buy a map. It didn’t even show all of Montreal. So, when I say I walked every street in Montreal, I actually walked the full length of every street on my map.
I never walked through any shabby neighborhoods. From one end of my map to the other, all houses were well looked after. People went to great lengths to decorate their homes, and with this came one of the great pleasures of my walks: the different measures they took to decorate their frontage(正面).
I discovered that pigs are a popular decorative element throughout the city. The type that is dressed up as humans, I mean. I saw pigs wearing dresses, shirts, and even swimming costumes. They weren’t the only animals around either. One garden’s giant moose was particularly eye-catching.
Every outing has its wonders. Never assume a neighborhood has little of interest to offer. You must be trained to seek out strange things. Otherwise, you might never spot the clothes on the sidewalks. If I stopped to collect everything I saw lying around abandoned, I could fit out a small country. Where did they come from How did people lose their shoes while out walking A puzzle.
There was enough fun in my walks that I’d have a few laughs and come home lighter-hearted than when I left.
As my project progressed, I felt like I owned the city. I could get off at any subway station and my feet remembered the route to the best shops. They also conveniently recalled the location of the closest washrooms.
Anyone can get in on this walking game. I admit with some shame, I used to feel completely fulfilled huddled(蜷缩) in my part of town but walking its streets has truly opened my eyes to Montreal’s full menu. So just head to a neighborhood to nose around. I can assure you that you’ll feel like a pioneer with the discoveries you bring back.
17．Why did the author decided to walk the streets of Montreal
A．Her friends told her to do so.
B．She wanted to do some research.
C．She wanted to get some exercise.
D．She was inspired by somcone’s experience.
18．What do we know about houses in Montreal
A．Many houses are abandoned.
B．All houses are decorated with pigs.
C．People enjoy decorating their houses.
D．Most people keep pets in their houses.
19．What amazed the author during her trips
A．Large numbers of houses.
B．The decoration of subway stations.
C．The clothes deserted on sidewalks.
D．Animals walking on the streets.
20．How did the author feel on her walk
A．Cheerful and satisfied. B．Thrilled and energetic
C．Relieved and grateful. D．Puzzled and disappointed
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（2022·山东·模拟预测）On many days I admit that I feel depressed, days when it seems that the efforts, the struggles, and the sacrifices of so many people fighting for social and environmental justice, fighting prejudice and racism, are fighting a losing battle.
But without hope, all is lost. It is a crucial survival character that has supported our species from the time of our Stone Age ancestors. Certainly, my own improbable journey would have been impossible if I had lacked hope.
Like all people who live long enough, I have been through many dark periods and seen so much suffering. I was in New York on that terrible day in 2001. I still can remember the disbelief, the fear, the confusion as the city went quiet except the whistles of the police cars and ambulances on the streets emptied of people.
It was ten years after that day that I was introduced to the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree discovered a month after the collapse of the towers. All that was left was half a trunk that had been burned black, with roots that were broken and only one living branch.
She was almost sent to the dump, but the young woman who found her, Rebecca Clough, begged that the tree be given a chance. And so she went to be cared for in a nursery in the Bronx. Bringing that seriously damaged tree back to health was not an easy task, and it was touch-and-go for a while. But whenever you give her a chance, nature returns. Eventually the tree made it. In the spring, her branches are bright with blossoms. I’ve seen people looking at her and wiping away tears. She is a symbol of the resilience (适应力) of nature — and a reminder of all that was lost on that terrible day 20 years ago.
The Survivor Tree, brought back from the dead, had not only put out new leaves herself but also nurtured (养育) the lives of others. Now do you understand how I dare hope
21．What can we know about the author
A．She wanted to fight for justice.
B．She once lost hope in her journey.
C．She felt hopeful despite many difficulties.
D．She planned to remove prejudice and racism.
22．Which of the following can best describe the author’s feeling on the terrible day in 2001
A．Scared and annoyed. B．Frightened and shocked.
C．Thrilled and desperate. D．Disappointed and puzzled.
23．What happened to the Survivor Tree after the towers fell down
A．The tree was slightly damaged. B．The tree nearly got abandoned.
C．The tree was destroyed on the spot. D．The tree got nothing but a trunk left.
24．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To call on people to protect nature.
B．To show the great strength of a tree.
C．To expect people to care for damaged trees.
D．To share the author’s reasons to keep optimistic.
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（2022·湖北·襄阳五中三模）I’m running some 3,550 kilometers. To be more precise, this jog is mostly around my neighborhood in Ottawa. It is the distance by air to Vancouver that my friend Louise and I are doing. If we make it, Louise and I will get on a plane to Vancouver and compete in one of the BMO Vancouver Marathon weekend races. We may not win medals, but for sure we’ll have cake for my seventy-fifth birthday at the finish line.
The workout for big birthdays represents a big change for me. I used to hate birthdays, especially those milestone ones. No longer feeling young is horrible. As I approached my sixtieth birthday, Louise suggested setting targets to mark milestone birthdays. “ That way you are looking forward to something, not dreading it, ” she pointed out.
By doing those expanding my world or demanding new skills, I feel myself growing, not shrinking. For my sixtieth, I got it into my head that I should do an Olympic distance triathlon (铁人三项赛), which turned out to be a real milestone. After over four hours on the course, I was last among the 95 competitors. But I was the oldest woman competing, so that made me first in my age category. Since then, I’ve looked on the special days as a call for trying something different. For my sixty-fifth birthday, I went to run a half marathon. And I finished seven activities that took me out of my “comfort zone” at seventy.
I’m fortunate to have celebrated so many birthdays in good health and spirits, so whether I succeed in running to Vancouver or not, I’m grateful for the opportunity. One thing I’ve learned in taking up these challenges is that there are many possibilities for new adventures and achievements, even as we grow older. So do spend every day of every year with a definite end in view, which will release your energy and make you happy.
25．How does the author plan to observe her 75th birthday
A．Going jogging in Ottawa. B．Flying to Vancouver with a friend.
C．Joining in a marathon race. D．Running 3,550 km around her neighborhood.
26．What attitude did the author use to hold toward birthdays
A．Calm. B．Fearful. C．Positive. D．Casual.
27．Why did the author think the triathlon a milestone
A．It made her feel much younger. B．It changed her attitude to birthdays.
C．It proved she was in good condition. D．It made her step outside her comfort zone.
28．What does the author suggest at last
A．Living with a clear goal.
B．Appreciating new challenges.
C．Keeping energetic by being close to nature.
D．Celebrating birthdays by running marathons.
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（2022·山东济南·模拟预测）No pains, no gains. This is especially true for Amanda Gorman. In 2021, she became the youngest poet to write and read her works at a presidential inauguration (就职典礼). The 22-year old impressed the audience with The Hill We Climb, which referred to both painful history and hope for the future.
You wouldn’t know it from her delivery of her poem at the inauguration, but up until a few years ago, she struggled to overcome her speech problem. For much of her life, including when she was still an undergraduate at Harvard, Gorman had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”.
Her situation presented difficulties, but also had benefits. “I think it made me all that much stronger of a writer when you have to teach yourself how to say words from zero. I think of my speech trouble not as a weakness or a disability, but as one of my greatest strengths.”
To practice saying the letter, she’d listen on repeat to one song packed with “R”s — Aaron Burr, Sir from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s historical masterpiece, Hamilton. She would try to keep up with the singer as he was doing the rap (说唱). She believed if she could train herself to do this song, then she could train herself to say the letter “R”correctly. Sure enough, rapping along with Miranda’s fast-paced rhymes worked, and Gorman’s performance of her piece, The Hill We Climb, ranked among the highlights of the inauguration.
Overcoming a speech problem is a milestone for her. Gorman said she owes a lot to the Pulitzer Prize winning musical. That was why she included a few references to Hamilton in her inspiring poem, some of which the author of Hamilton noticed: He praised her performance in a post. “You were perfect. Perfectly written, perfectly delivered.”
29．What did Gorman do to impress the audience at the inauguration
A．Share her painful story.
B．Read her poem in public.
C．Write a poem in real time.
D．Express concern for future.
30．Which word used to be difficult for Gorman to read properly
A．Amanda.
B．Mickey.
C．Hamilton.
D．Miranda.
31．Why did Gorman learn to sing Aaron Burr, Sir
A．To win wide recognition.
B．To train her singing skills.
C．To improve pronunciation.
D．To learn fast-paced styles.
32．What can we learn from Gorman’s story
A．Learn to walk before you run.
B．Practice breaks down barriers.
C．Power of role models is great.
D．Poem writing is key to success.
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（2022·湖北·黄冈中学三模）Electric vehicles(EVs) are widely considered a strong weapon in efforts against global warming. But are they like what people believe The Radiant Energy Group(REG) stated effects of EVs vary with countries. In some nations, EVs lead to the release of more carbon gases than gasoline cars. The group reckoned gas emissions(排放) caused by a gasoline vehicle and from charging an EV. Countries where charging an EV is cleaner than driving a gasoline-powered car use a lot of nuclear or solar power.
Sales of electric cars are rising the fastest in Europe. Data from REG suggests EVs in Poland actually create more carbon emissions because their electrical systems depend so much on coal. In other European countries, however, EVs result in fewer emissions. The countries with the biggest carbon gas reduction use much clean power. The first was Switzerland at 100 percent carbon reductions over gasoline vehicles.
Germany and Spain create lots of electricity from the sun and wind. But the sun and wind don’t add to a country’s electrical system equally throughout the day. For this reason, carbon emissions saved by driving an EV aren’t fixed. Charging in the afternoon, when there’s more sun and wind, saves 16 to 18 percent more carbon than at night when electrical systems are more likely to be using gas or coal.
The gap in emissions between electric and gasoline-powered vehicles has narrowed in recent years. In Europe, carmakers have been required to meet EU CO emissions of performance standards. They’ve made their gasoline engines more fuel-efficient. As a result, carbon emissions of new gasoline-powered cars in Europe have fallen an average of 25 percent in the past years. But EV sales in Europe are backed by government spending and rules against new gasoline engine cars after 2035. Major automakers have set targets to sell mainly EVs in Europe in the coming years.
1．What does the underlined word “reckoned” mean in paragraph 1
A．Reduced. B．Calculated.
C．Banned. D．Predicted.
2．What affects carbon emissions of EVs according to paragraph3
A．The country where they’re made. B．Facilities producing clean power.
C．The time they are being charged. D．Technology used by electrical systems.
3．What causes sales of EVs to rise quickly in Europe
A．Support of official policies. B．Concern about global warming.
C．Standards of gasoline car. D．Advertisements from carmakers.
4．Which can be the best title for the text
A．What Benefits Do EVs Bring
B．Will EVs Replace Gasoline Cars in Europe
C．How Do EVs Affect Carbon Emissions
D．Do Electric Cars Really Help the Environment
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（2022·贵州铜仁·高三期末）New Zealand’s government recently announced it will help pay for poorer families to replace their old cars with cleaner hybrid or electric vehicles.
The government plans to spend $357 million on the test program. The move is part of a wider plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases are believed to cause warming temperatures in the Earth’s atmosphere. New Zealand plans to provide aid for businesses to reduce emissions and have buses that run on environmentally safe fuel by 2035. The government also plans to provide food-waste collection for most homes by 2030.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement, “We’ve all seen the recent reports on sea level rise and its impact right here in New Zealand. We cannot leave the issue of climate change until it’s too late to fix.”
The plan is a step toward New Zealand’s stated goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Reaching net-zero emissions means not creating more carbon in the atmosphere than oceans and forests can remove. Ardern said that reducing dependence on fossil fuels would help protect families from extreme price increases. The plan also sets a goal of reducing total car travel by 20 percent over the next 13 years. The programs will be paid for from a $ 2.8 billion climate emergency response fund. Officials said that over time, money collected from polluters would pay for the programs rather than taxes from families.
Some critics of the plan say it continued to be less restrictive on New Zealand’s huge agriculture industry. Agriculture creates about half of the nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions. But the industry is also important to the economy as the nation’s biggest export earner.
David Seymour is the leader of New Zealand’s ACT political party. He said that some of the announced programs are proven to be ineffective and have been tried and failed overseas. People should be able to choose how they reduce emissions through the market-based emissions trading plan.
5．What does the author intend to convey in Paragraph 2
A．The urgency of investment. B．The measures to be taken.
C．The popular test program. D．The harm of emissions.
6．What do Jacinda Ardern’s words in Paragraph 3 suggest
A．It’s urgent to take steps on climate change.
B．Sea level rise has little effect on New Zealand.
C．He laid stress on the importance to tackle pollution.
D．It draws public attention to solve environmental problems.
7．Who will pay for the next programs
A．Families. B．Polluters. C．Car makers. D．The government.
8．What does David Seymour emphasize
A．Dynamic emission reduction scheme. B．The impact of exports on the economy.
C．Specific standards for emission reduction. D．The nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
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25．D
26．B
27．A
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28．B
29．A
30．D
31．A
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1．B2．A3．C4．A5．C
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6．A7．C8．B
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9．C10．B11．C12．D
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13．B14．B15．D16．A
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17．D
18．A
19．D
20．C
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21．A22．B23．D24．B
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25．D26．A27．B28．C
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29．C30．B31．B32．C
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1．A2．C3．C4．B
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5．B6．C7．D8．A
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9．C10．B11．C12．D
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13．B14．C15．D16．C
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17．D18．C19．C20．A
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21．C
22．B
23．B
24．D
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26．B
27．B
28．A
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30．D
31．C
32．B
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1．B2．C3．A4．D
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（2018·浙江·湖州市教育科学研究中心高二期末）Eating is best when it’s a social occasion. Think of the meal a family enjoys in the evening when everyone’s together after work or school, or the big get-togethers over food at Spring Festival. But now, in the age of the internet and social media, anyone with an internet connection can enjoy a social eating event.
Mukbang – a South Korean phrase meaning “eating broadcast” – is an unusual food craze that’s sweeping the country. This is a meal where only one person gets to eat, while viewers watch live streams of hosts devouring large quantities of food. They leave comments on the dishes the host is tucking into, and the host responds to them live.
So why have people taken to this unusual new food trend Jeff Yang, an Asian-American cultural critic, thinks that it’s down to “the loneliness of unmarried or uncoupled South Koreans”. He believes that eating on your own can be hard in a country like South Korea, where social eating is such a long tradition. However, mukbang gives people the feeling that they seems to be part of something larger.
Millions of people have trouble with food. Either they eat too much of it, or too little. Some say that the popularity of mukbang helps people with these disorders. Those who always eat too much and put on weight can watch mukbang streams to satisfy their appetite. And those who don’t eat enough can build their appetite by watching delicious food being eaten.
Even though mukbang is a South Korean phenomenon, it’s also taken off in the US. But unlike South Koreans who sit down to enjoy noodles and kimchi, Americans enjoy their own native dishes. This means that viewers of US mukbang streamers will see locals stuffing themselves with hamburgers, fries and ice cream.
25．According to Paragraph 2, “eating broadcast” is ____________.
A．a TV show in which only one person gets to eat while viewers watch
B．a live program where a host is crazy about various kinds of food
C．a fashion that many viewers watch one person eating large quantities of food
D．an online broadcast where a host eats lots of food while interacting with viewers
26．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Americans would like to sit down to enjoy noodles and kimchi.
B．Mukbang is becoming more and more popular in the US.
C．The dishes of South Korea are also popular in the US.
D．Viewers of US will see South Koreans feeding themselves with hamburgers and fries.
27．What’s the author’s attitude towards this new food trend
A．Objective. B．Negative. C．Favorable. D．Worried.
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（2022·湖北省罗田县第一中学高三阶段练习）Social media is taking over our lives: Facebook, Instagram, Twiter and now, TikTok. These social media platforms have transformed from a way to stay connected to an industry where even kids can make money off their posts. While this may seem like another opportunistic innovation, it’s really full of hidden false realities.
The median income(中位收入) recorded in the United States of America was about $63,000 in 2018. Tiktokers can make anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 for a TikTok brand partnership, and Tiktokers with over a million followers can make up to $30,000 a month—$360,000 a year,. They are making more than the average person trying to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads, simply by posting a 15-second video.
This is mad in more ways than one. Not only is it an overpaid “job”, it promotes undeserved admiration from viewers and a false sense of reality. Many of these famous TikTokers are still teens, and the effects of fame at such an early stage in life might cause issues later in life, such as mental illness. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make up 27% of Tiktok viewers, who can be easily influenced by what they are watching. They can put a false sense of self-value into who they look up to and what they represent: money, fame, being considered conventionally attractive.
While TikTok has become a great tool for marketing, it’s important to understand how this content affects young viewers. If we’re constantly consuming content that shows us all we need to do to be successful is be conventionally attractive and post a 15-second video featuring a new dance, it will challenge our knowledge of what really makes someone successful and will in turn affect our individual work ethics(伦理). What about the people who miss birthday and family holidays due to their jobs and aren’t getting paid nearly as much as these TikTokers
Richard Colyer, president and creator of Metaphor, Inc, had his own view on this issue. “It sounds great can make money for doing the latest dance moves in a 15-second video, but we should feed the minds of kids and not just their bank accounts. TikTok can be great if used properly. Money alone is not good, technology alone is not good and connectedness can be bad if it’s only online.”
Again, as a fellow consumer of Tiktok, I do enjoy the app when I have some time to kill and need a good laugh. I’ m not against someone making a living on entertainment, but what does getting famous of a 15-second video teach young people
28．What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph1 refer to
A．Social networking. B．Making money on social media.
C．A job offered by Tiktok. D．Staying connected to the Internet.
29．What do the numbers given in paragraph 2 show
A．TikTokers are earning money easily.
B．Tiktokers are richer than average people.
C．Most Tiktokers can become millionaires overnight.
D．Popular TikTokers earn much more than ordinary workers.
30．Which is the possible influence of TikTok on its young users
A．They tend to live an adult life too soon.
B．They are forced to pay for certain services.
C．They may abandon other social media.
D．They are likely to develop false value.
31．What can we infer from Richard Colyer’s comments
A．Tiktok can be a positive influence if teens employ it wisely.
B．Young TikTokers should be banned from making money.
C．It is better to involve education on investment in TikTok videos.
D．Contents of videos need checking before their release online.
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（2021·天津·高考真题）When people ask me how I started writing, I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language. Having said that, I did not know for a long time what I was looking for. It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing. With some encouragement from my colleagues, I had one of my poems published. This bit of success, however, was the point where my problem began.
Back in 1978, I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning, teaching freshman composition. Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons. I composed my lectures on the way, and that was all the thinking time I had. When I returned home, there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.
As a way out, I decided to get up two hours before my usual time. My alarm was set for 5:00 A．M. The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach. The second day I set two clocks, one on my night table, and one out in the hallway. I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family was awoken. This was when my morning writing began.
Since that first morning in 1978, I have been following the habit to this day, not making or accepting many excuses for not writing. I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published. When I decided to write a novel, I divided my two hours: the first for poetry, the second for fiction. Well or badly, I wrote at least two pages a day. This is how my novel, The Line of the Sun. was finished. If I had waited to have the time, I would still be waiting to write my novel.
What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control. For many people, the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision: taking the time to create, stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.
1．What motivated the author to start her writing career
A．Her strong wish to share.
B．Her keen interest in writing.
C．Her urgent need to make a living.
D．Her passionate desire for fame.
2．What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing
A．She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.
B．She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.
C．She had to take time to discipline her daughter.
D．She was unsure about her writing skills.
3．Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway
A．In case the clock in her room broke down.
B．In case she failed to hear the ringing.
C．To force herself out of bed.
D．To wake up her family.
4．How did the author manage to finish her novel
A．By sticking to writing every morning.
B．By writing when her mind was most active.
C．By drawing inspirations from classic novels.
D．By reducing her teaching hours at school.
5．What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career
A．It is never too late to change your job.
B．Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.
C．A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action.
D．Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.
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（2021·浙江·高考真题）More than 25 years ago, Saroo Brierley lived in rural（农村）India. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up and found himself alone, the 4-year-old decided his brother might be on the train he saw in front of him-so he got on.
That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage（孤儿院）. There, he was adopted by an Australian family and flown to Tasmania.
As he writes in his new book, A Long Way Home, Brierley couldn't help but wonder about his hometown back in India. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn't know his town's name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country proved to be impossible.
Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program's satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town's central business district from a bird's-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. "And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain"-and there it was. Everything just started to match.
When he stood in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing in the entrance. "There's something about me, " he thought—and it took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.
In an interview Brierley says, "My mother looked so much shorter than I remembered. But she came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, and my feelings and tears and the chemical in my brain, you know, it was like a nuclear fusion（核聚变）. I just didn't know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her. ”
6．Why was Brierley separated from his family about 25 years ago
A．He got on a train by mistake.
B．He got lost while playing in the street.
C．He was taken away by a foreigner.
D．He was adopted by an Australian family.
7．How did Brierley find his hometown
A．By analyzing old pictures.
B．By travelling all around India.
C．By studying digital maps.
D．By spreading his story via his book.
8．What does Brierley mainly talk about in the interview
A．His love for his mother.
B．His reunion with his mother.
C．His long way back home.
D．His memory of his hometown.
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（2020·全国·高考真题）I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.
My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old .It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.
As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.
I always read ,using different voices ,as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it !It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books .
Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.
As a novelist, I’ve found a new relationship with libraries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they can’t afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.
9．Which word best describes the author’s relationship with books as a child
A．Cooperative. B．Uneasy. C．Inseparable. D．Casual.
10．What does the underlined phrase “an added meaning” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Pleasure from working in the library.
B．Joy of reading passed on in the family.
C．Wonderment from acting out the stories.
D．A closer bond developed with the readers.
11．What does the author call on other writers to do
A．Sponsor book fairs. B．Write for social media.
C．Support libraries. D．Purchase her novels.
12．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Reading: A Source of Knowledge
B．My Idea about writing
C．Library: A Haven for the Young
D．My Love of the Library
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（2022·辽宁丹东·一模）The seeds of what we are meant to do may have been sown in our childhood. I grew up in Chennai, India in a home surrounded by books. I recall my mother telling me that when I was read to as a child, I knew exactly where one sentence ended and the next one began!
One book that had a significant impact on me as a child was called “31 Brothers and Sisters” that related the story of an African girl who goes on an elephant hunt, a traditionally male sport. What struck me was this girl was challenging traditional standards of behavior in a society that was not happy with women expressing independence — and the fact that this girl had black hair like me and was also dark-skinned.
I also had the opportunity to attend an unusual school that encouraged creative thinking. Here, I was encouraged by a few teachers who noticed my writing skills. However, English was actually my least favorite subject because we had to write on canned topics and there was no room for creativity.
I have written three books so far. My first book, “Climbing the Stairs” was inspired by my mother's experiences growing up as a teenager during the Second World War. The book deals with the struggles of a teenage girl at a time when women were treated as second-class citizens in society. My second book, “Island's End” is based on my own experiences as an oceanographer and working in the remote Andaman Islands, off the coast of India. “The Bridge Home” is a story of friendship among four street kids and loosely based on three kids I knew growing up. Each of the three books is inspired by my own experiences, what I have read and people around me.
My message to young writers is not to rush into writing or get too concerned with material rewards. In today's world, there's often too much of an emphasis on awards and honors, which no writer can control. Those are largely a matter of luck. Write for yourself and just enjoy the process.
13．What impressed the author in “31 Brothers and Sisters”
A．The African girl's respect for her cousins. B．The African girl's fight for independence.
C．The African girl's commitment to hunting. D．The African girl's concern about her appearance.
14．What does the underlined word “canned” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Imaginary. B．Fixed. C．Typical. D．Financial.
15．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The plots of her books. B．The settings of her books.
C．The characters in her books. D．The inspiration for her books.
16．Where is the text most likely from
A．An autobiography. B．A fiction. C．A book review. D．A leaflet.
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（2022·山西·怀仁市第一中学校二模）Some young people win distinction because of their good looks, their dance moves or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something significant and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018 at the age of 13, he developed a way to use artificial intelligence to help pancreatic (胰腺的) cancer patients. Rishab’s “Pancreatic Cancer Deep Learning System” won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge and its $25,000 prize.
Rishab explains that a family friend died of cancer. Then he learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. “I’m also into programming, so I was learning about artificial intelligence. I decided to combine the two areas to try to solve a real-world problem using artificial intelligence.”
Rishab has invested his winnings in farther research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society. Samyak helps poor children enter the STEM. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. Many kids would have simply blown their prize money on a fast car or some other shallow things. Rishab has also put some money aside to further his own learning. He is considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor — or both.
How did Rishab become the one that he is It helped that his father is an engineer. And he has been inspired by his brother and other relatives who work and do research in the medical field. He’s seen how STEM jobs have given them “the opportunity to make immediate differences in people’s lives.” That’s an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rishab is providing his teenage peers with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can accomplish.
17．Which may be the best title for the text
A．A new hope for the pancreatic cancer patients.
B．Different ways for young people to gain fames.
C．A young scientist and his family doing STEM jobs.
D．A teenager making differences using artificial intelligence.
18．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．What led to Rishab’s creative idea.
B．How difficult it is to treat pancreatic cancer.
C．Why Rishab learnt artificial intelligence.
D．How to solve a real-world problem.
19．What does the underlined word “blown” mean in paragraph 3
A．Earn. B．Save. C．Collect. D．Waste.
20．Which words can best describe Rishab
A．Strong-willed and honest. B．Gifted and responsible.
C．Confident and generous. D．Considerate and curious.
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（2022·广西钦州·高三期末）My name is Destiny, working at a Psychological Counselling Center. In my teens, there was nothing special about me. My older sister, Antia, is beautiful. My younger brother, Tye, is a talent at the age 13. He completely skipped the sixth grade. How do I compete with that
My mom and I were home alone one day. I went into the room where she was watching television and I blurted out (脱口而出), “Mom, is there anything special about me ”
She thought about it for a moment and then turned down TV. She took a deep breath, took my hand and exhaled (呼气).
“You have the ability to say just the right thing at just the right time.”
“Really Is that it, words ” I tried to keep my voice steady (稳定的) but I could hear the anger even as I fought to control it.
“It’s more than words, Destiny,” my mom said. I know my mother meant well but I felt worse than ever. I burst into tears.
The next day is when my whole life changed. I went to school earlier than before and noticed Darwin sitting across the room which was strange because no one ever noticed Darwin. Suddenly, Darwin stood up and threw away all his books, shouting loudly. I could hear screaming and crying but the sounds seemed distant as I focused my full attention on Darwin six feet in front of me. I felt the words swell up in me. “Darwin,” I heard myself say with a calm, steady voice. “I have family and friends with so much talent and potential and I have none. There is nothing special about me.” From the corner of my eye, I could see others staring at me in silence. I continued talking. “You are so smart. You can answer questions that the teacher hasn’t even asked yet. Do you know that everyone in this class is envious (嫉妒的) of you ” Hearing my words, he calmed down and gave me a big hug.
Then the teacher came. Learning about what happened, the teacher smiled, “That was a great job you did, young lady. Superman could not have done a better job than you did here today.” I couldn’t believe that she compared me to Super man. I work at Psychological Counselling Center now. There is a cork board over my desk filed with thank-you cards and letters from people who say they owe their lives, careers, or their families to my words. But tome, they are more than words. They are my super power!
21．Why does the author mention her sister and brother
A．She is envious of them. B．She feels really proud of them.
C．She wants to show family love. D．She considers competing with them.
22．What is the author’s reaction to her mother’s words in Paragraph 6
A．She said more words to her mother.
B．She could hardly believe her mother.
C．She understood her mother’s white lie.
D．She had doubt about her mother’s love.
23．What do we know about Darwin from the text
A．He quarreled with his classmates. B．He lacked great talent and potential.
C．He failed again in the examination. D．He suddenly lost control for some reason.
24．Which is a suitable title for the text
A．A Brave Superman B．The Power of Words
C．A Strange Classmate D．The Future of a Career
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（2022·全国·高三）You’d think that being the president of a country would be the top of anyone’s life. For Jimmy Carter, it was just one stop on a very long train ride, filled with powerful, good deeds and gentle influence.
Former President Jimmy Carter is almost as well known for his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity as he was for being the 39th president of the United States (1977－1981).His relationship with Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit housing organization devoted to providing comfortable and affordable homes for families, started in 1984.
Jonathan Reckford is Habitat for Humanity’s chief officer. He said, “The group was started by Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976. The Fullers asked Jimmy Carter to help with one of Habitat’s building projects in 1984. Jimmy Carter agreed. Since that time, the former president’s beloved wife Rosalynn has worked by his side.They now continue to lend their names and muscle to this international aid group. They have worked on thousands of homes across many countries.”
Not surprisingly, volunteering is in Carter’s DNA． Jimmy Carter said, “My mother served as a doctor for many poor African American patients. She refused to acknowledge most racial distinctions.” In 1966, at the age of 68, Miss Lillian became a Peace Corps volunteer. She stayed in India for 20 months, where she taught women about birth control and treated people with disease.
Through the years, to help the unfortunate families, Jimmy Carter has worked alongside thousands of everyday volunteers. When we say work, we mean those related to getting his hands dirty, wearing jeans, and picking up tools. He slept in all manner of accommodations, and dealt with all types of weather around the world. And Carter hasn’t let his worsening health hold him back either. In early October, the former president, now 95 years old, didn’t let a severe fall hold him back from kicking off the 36th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville.
25．What’s Jimmy Carter’s volunteer work mainly about
A．Curing people of bad diseases.
B．Making America a greater country.
C．Improving the techniques of construction.
D．Offering accommodations for less fortunate families.
26．What can be learned in Paragraph 3
A．Jimmy Carter’s volunteer work was supported by his wife.
B．Jimmy Carter founded Habitat for Humanity 44 years ago.
C．Jimmy Carter inspired others to join in his volunteer work.
D．Jimmy Carter’s work as the president was very excellent.
27．Why does the author mention Carter’s mother in the text
A．To express Carter’s love for his mother.
B．To emphasize her influence on Carter.
C．To explain her devotion to Peace Corps.
D．To show the readers the job of her.
28．Which can best describe Jimmy Carter according to the text
A．Energetic and smart.
B．Selfless and honest.
C．Sympathetic and tough.
D．Ambitious and strict.
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（2022·甘肃·天水市第一中学高三阶段练习）When I was 12 years old, I already knew that my teen years were going to be the worst years of my life. I was a total outsider, bullied (欺凌) at school. I felt completely alone in my small town.
But by starting to do volunteer work when I was 14, I turned my problem into a passion for helping others. The opportunity to practice kindness made me feel like my life had a greater purpose. The more positive energy I shared, the more kindness and appreciation I received. I realized that my purpose in life would be to reach out to people, specifically teenagers, and help them feel less alone.
Books were my true friends back then. I was so thankful that the authors wrote those books. The kindness they offered me with their books saved my life. One of my biggest dreams was to become an author so I could write books that would help other teenagers the way those books helped me.
After surviving terrible experiences at school and at home, I made a choice to take the optimistic, positive road in the next steps of my journey. My dream career, one I thought was only possible for the authors I loved, is what I am doing now. I have been a full-time author of teen novels since 2007 and am grateful for this amazing opportunity to reach out to readers every single day.
Kindness saved me when I needed help the most. Even small acts of kindness can change someone's life. You never know what someone else is going through. But by practicing daily kindness, you become an architect of positive change.
29．What was the author's life like when he was 12
A．Boring.
B．Peaceful.
C．Unhappy.
D．Meaningful.
30．How did the volunteer work benefit the author
A．It made him popular in his town.
B．It helped him find the meaning of life.
C．It helped him understand others' lives better.
D．It helped to shape his dream career.
31．Why did the author choose writing as his job
A．He was inspired by his teacher.
B．He could pass positive energy to readers.
C．He wanted to share his school experiences.
D．He found he had a talent for writing.
32．What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph
A．Say 'no' to bullies bravely.
B．Make positive changes in their lives.
C．Treat others with kindness in daily life.
D．Learn to care more about others' feelings
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（2022·全国·高考真题）As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.
Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.
After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”
In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”
The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.
1．Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2
A．Try challenging things. B．Take a degree.
C．Bring back lost memories. D．Stick to a promise.
2．What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica
A．Lovely penguins. B．Beautiful scenery.
C．A discount fare. D．A friend’s invitation.
3．What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey
A．It could be a home for her. B．It should be easily accessible.
C．It should be well preserved. D．It needs to be fully introduced.
4．What is the text mainly about
A．A childhood dream. B．An unforgettable experience.
C．Sailing around the world. D．Meeting animals in Antarctica.
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（2022·江西·一模）My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to conquer my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true— this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives.
So I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April—Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
5．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Para. 1
A．Advantage. B．Annoyance. C．Preference. D．Confusion.
6．How did the author behave about public speaking after leaving Toastmasters
A．He began to feel less worried. B．He became a polished speaker.
C．He remained a shy speaker. D．Things became worse for him.
7．What made the author want to speak out on Earth Day
A．It was a good chance to learn science.
B．He must rise up to defend his profession.
C．It was a project organized by Toastmasters.
D．He couldn’t have people attacking science.
8．What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech
A．Passion can motive us to achieve the unachievable.
B．Any difficulty can be overcome with great effort.
C．Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
D．Frustration can be stepping stones to success.
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（2022·湖南·周南中学模拟预测）It was the festive season. Mom had baked some delicious cookies. Jam tarts were always my favorite and I had enjoyed myself to excess. Moreover, the refrigerator was well-stocked with chocolates and ice-cream so I helped myself to all the goodies. That night I woke up with an unbearable toothache. No amount of aspirin could stop the pain.
When morning arrived, I had to do the unavoidable - make an appointment with the dentist. My dental appointment was at 2 pm that afternoon, which was just another four hours away. The thought was enough to kill my interest in everything else. I had butterflies in my stomach. I arrived at the dental clinic an hour before the appointment.
After registering, I walked unenthusiastically towards a chair. I did not even bother to look at the other patients. Picking up a few magazines, I tried to read to get rid of my fear and pain, but I could not concentrate. All I was aware of was a terrible pain. The sight of patients coming out from the treatment room, with large pieces of gauze sticking out from their mouths, only seemed to worsen my pain.
One of my New Year resolutions was made while I was shifting restlessly in my seat. I vowed never to taste another jam tart or take a chunky bite of chocolate in the future.
When my name was finally called, I staggered into the treatment room. I heard the dentist greeting me, but I could not bring myself to respond to his greeting. The sight of the drilling equipment and the hypodermic syringes (皮下注射器) only increased my feelings of sickness. When the dentist asked me to take my seat and then open my mouth, I felt my heart pounding very fast. I was sure that I was going to get a heart attack.
The dentist informed me that it was best to extract the tooth. I nodded and opened my mouth and tried to think of other things. The next minute or so was one of the most terrifying moments of my life. I grabbed the dentist’s hands more than once. At first, he was quite taken aback and eyed me suspiciously. Then he warned me that he would have my hands tied if I were to repeat my antics. I did not think that he was joking!
Soon the pain gave way to a soothing sensation. When the dentist told me that the pain was all over, I could hardly believe my ears. After paying for the extraction, I walked out of the clinic confidently and headed for the nearest bus stop. I swore that this would be the first and the last time I stepped into a dental clinic.
9．What might be the reason for my not feeling well that night
A．Too much fun during the day. B．An upset stomach.
C．Unrestrained eating of goodies. D．Overuse of aspirin.
10．What did I do to distract me from the toothache before I met the dentist
A．Making an appointment with the dentist. B．Trying to read some magazines.
C．Observing other patients. D．Making my New Year wishes.
11．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underline word in the sixth paragraph
A．rude behavior B．natural behavior
C．dangerous behavior D．interesting behavior
12．What lesson might the author have learned from this experience
A．After a storm comes a calm. B．Diet cures more than doctors.
C．Fear is often greater than the danger. D．A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.
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（2022·湖南师大附中三模）Matt Doogue, a 34-year-old nature photographer, had been suffering from depression when he first found his passion for taking pictures of insects and his work is now featured in National Geographic. He says that he tried to take his own life nine years ago after hitting rock bottom. “In the beginning, I was so paranoid (多疑的) and angry that I couldn’t leave the house,” says Doogue. “When I attempted to end my life, I knew I needed to see someone. I went to the doctors and got treatment, but I knew that I needed something more and that’s when I started photography.”
Now a dad of two, Doogue found that looking at insects through a camera helped him in ways he could never have imagined and it proved to be the lifeline he needed. It had a calming effect that helped him to disconnect from stress; and his astonishing images, showing insects and spiders in amazing detail against brightly colored backgrounds, caught the eye of publishers at National Geographic. “I ended up as one of their featured photographers,” recalled Doogue. “It was the peak of my career. It was incredible.”
Originally from Salford, Greater Manchester, he now lives in Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland. Though he fears that Scotland is in the middle of an epidemic (流行病) of male suicide, he believes that sharing his love of nature photography can help others to cope with their mental health issues as well. “I think the problem is this man-up approach; the idea that men need to be strong puts so much pressure on young males to be fine all the time,” says Doogue. “This is why I try and be so open about my own experience. Whenever I am out with my camera, I don’t think about my other worries. It is just me and the environment around me. You can lose yourself in a spider making its web.”
13．What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Doogue
A．Why Doogue wanted to end his life. B．Why Doogue took up photography.
C．How Doogue became depressed. D．When Doogue turned photographer.
14．How did photography benefit Doogue
A．It gave him a new way to express himself. B．It provided him with life-saving skills.
C．It helped him to escape from pressure. D．It offered him an opportunity to explore nature.
15．What causes Scottish men to develop mental health problems
A．The way men employ to solve problems.
B．The lack of love for men’s life and work.
C．The worry that men get separated from people.
D．The belief that men are expected to be strong.
16．What is the main purpose of the author in writing the text
A．To warn the seriousness of mental problems.
B．To show the benefits of nature photography.
C．To introduce Doogue’s fighting depression.
D．To advise the readers to get close to nature.
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（2022·江苏苏州·三模）Several years ago, I read about William Helmreich walking every street in New York City. I thought, “I can do that for Montreal.” With little hesitation, I devoted the next five years of my life to the project.
I’m a keen walker, but I did little preparation for this undertaking. All I did was to buy a map. It didn’t even show all of Montreal. So, when I say I walked every street in Montreal, I actually walked the full length of every street on my map.
I never walked through any shabby neighborhoods. From one end of my map to the other, all houses were well looked after. People went to great lengths to decorate their homes, and with this came one of the great pleasures of my walks: the different measures they took to decorate their frontage(正面).
I discovered that pigs are a popular decorative element throughout the city. The type that is dressed up as humans, I mean. I saw pigs wearing dresses, shirts, and even swimming costumes. They weren’t the only animals around either. One garden’s giant moose was particularly eye-catching.
Every outing has its wonders. Never assume a neighborhood has little of interest to offer. You must be trained to seek out strange things. Otherwise, you might never spot the clothes on the sidewalks. If I stopped to collect everything I saw lying around abandoned, I could fit out a small country. Where did they come from How did people lose their shoes while out walking A puzzle.
There was enough fun in my walks that I’d have a few laughs and come home lighter-hearted than when I left.
As my project progressed, I felt like I owned the city. I could get off at any subway station and my feet remembered the route to the best shops. They also conveniently recalled the location of the closest washrooms.
Anyone can get in on this walking game. I admit with some shame, I used to feel completely fulfilled huddled(蜷缩) in my part of town but walking its streets has truly opened my eyes to Montreal’s full menu. So just head to a neighborhood to nose around. I can assure you that you’ll feel like a pioneer with the discoveries you bring back.
17．Why did the author decided to walk the streets of Montreal
A．Her friends told her to do so.
B．She wanted to do some research.
C．She wanted to get some exercise.
D．She was inspired by somcone’s experience.
18．What do we know about houses in Montreal
A．Many houses are abandoned.
B．All houses are decorated with pigs.
C．People enjoy decorating their houses.
D．Most people keep pets in their houses.
19．What amazed the author during her trips
A．Large numbers of houses.
B．The decoration of subway stations.
C．The clothes deserted on sidewalks.
D．Animals walking on the streets.
20．How did the author feel on her walk
A．Cheerful and satisfied. B．Thrilled and energetic
C．Relieved and grateful. D．Puzzled and disappointed
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（2022·山东·模拟预测）On many days I admit that I feel depressed, days when it seems that the efforts, the struggles, and the sacrifices of so many people fighting for social and environmental justice, fighting prejudice and racism, are fighting a losing battle.
But without hope, all is lost. It is a crucial survival character that has supported our species from the time of our Stone Age ancestors. Certainly, my own improbable journey would have been impossible if I had lacked hope.
Like all people who live long enough, I have been through many dark periods and seen so much suffering. I was in New York on that terrible day in 2001. I still can remember the disbelief, the fear, the confusion as the city went quiet except the whistles of the police cars and ambulances on the streets emptied of people.
It was ten years after that day that I was introduced to the Survivor Tree, a Callery pear tree discovered a month after the collapse of the towers. All that was left was half a trunk that had been burned black, with roots that were broken and only one living branch.
She was almost sent to the dump, but the young woman who found her, Rebecca Clough, begged that the tree be given a chance. And so she went to be cared for in a nursery in the Bronx. Bringing that seriously damaged tree back to health was not an easy task, and it was touch-and-go for a while. But whenever you give her a chance, nature returns. Eventually the tree made it. In the spring, her branches are bright with blossoms. I’ve seen people looking at her and wiping away tears. She is a symbol of the resilience (适应力) of nature — and a reminder of all that was lost on that terrible day 20 years ago.
The Survivor Tree, brought back from the dead, had not only put out new leaves herself but also nurtured (养育) the lives of others. Now do you understand how I dare hope
21．What can we know about the author
A．She wanted to fight for justice.
B．She once lost hope in her journey.
C．She felt hopeful despite many difficulties.
D．She planned to remove prejudice and racism.
22．Which of the following can best describe the author’s feeling on the terrible day in 2001
A．Scared and annoyed. B．Frightened and shocked.
C．Thrilled and desperate. D．Disappointed and puzzled.
23．What happened to the Survivor Tree after the towers fell down
A．The tree was slightly damaged. B．The tree nearly got abandoned.
C．The tree was destroyed on the spot. D．The tree got nothing but a trunk left.
24．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To call on people to protect nature.
B．To show the great strength of a tree.
C．To expect people to care for damaged trees.
D．To share the author’s reasons to keep optimistic.
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（2022·湖北·襄阳五中三模）I’m running some 3,550 kilometers. To be more precise, this jog is mostly around my neighborhood in Ottawa. It is the distance by air to Vancouver that my friend Louise and I are doing. If we make it, Louise and I will get on a plane to Vancouver and compete in one of the BMO Vancouver Marathon weekend races. We may not win medals, but for sure we’ll have cake for my seventy-fifth birthday at the finish line.
The workout for big birthdays represents a big change for me. I used to hate birthdays, especially those milestone ones. No longer feeling young is horrible. As I approached my sixtieth birthday, Louise suggested setting targets to mark milestone birthdays. “ That way you are looking forward to something, not dreading it, ” she pointed out.
By doing those expanding my world or demanding new skills, I feel myself growing, not shrinking. For my sixtieth, I got it into my head that I should do an Olympic distance triathlon (铁人三项赛), which turned out to be a real milestone. After over four hours on the course, I was last among the 95 competitors. But I was the oldest woman competing, so that made me first in my age category. Since then, I’ve looked on the special days as a call for trying something different. For my sixty-fifth birthday, I went to run a half marathon. And I finished seven activities that took me out of my “comfort zone” at seventy.
I’m fortunate to have celebrated so many birthdays in good health and spirits, so whether I succeed in running to Vancouver or not, I’m grateful for the opportunity. One thing I’ve learned in taking up these challenges is that there are many possibilities for new adventures and achievements, even as we grow older. So do spend every day of every year with a definite end in view, which will release your energy and make you happy.
25．How does the author plan to observe her 75th birthday
A．Going jogging in Ottawa. B．Flying to Vancouver with a friend.
C．Joining in a marathon race. D．Running 3,550 km around her neighborhood.
26．What attitude did the author use to hold toward birthdays
A．Calm. B．Fearful. C．Positive. D．Casual.
27．Why did the author think the triathlon a milestone
A．It made her feel much younger. B．It changed her attitude to birthdays.
C．It proved she was in good condition. D．It made her step outside her comfort zone.
28．What does the author suggest at last
A．Living with a clear goal.
B．Appreciating new challenges.
C．Keeping energetic by being close to nature.
D．Celebrating birthdays by running marathons.
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（2022·山东济南·模拟预测）No pains, no gains. This is especially true for Amanda Gorman. In 2021, she became the youngest poet to write and read her works at a presidential inauguration (就职典礼). The 22-year old impressed the audience with The Hill We Climb, which referred to both painful history and hope for the future.
You wouldn’t know it from her delivery of her poem at the inauguration, but up until a few years ago, she struggled to overcome her speech problem. For much of her life, including when she was still an undergraduate at Harvard, Gorman had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”.
Her situation presented difficulties, but also had benefits. “I think it made me all that much stronger of a writer when you have to teach yourself how to say words from zero. I think of my speech trouble not as a weakness or a disability, but as one of my greatest strengths.”
To practice saying the letter, she’d listen on repeat to one song packed with “R”s — Aaron Burr, Sir from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s historical masterpiece, Hamilton. She would try to keep up with the singer as he was doing the rap (说唱). She believed if she could train herself to do this song, then she could train herself to say the letter “R”correctly. Sure enough, rapping along with Miranda’s fast-paced rhymes worked, and Gorman’s performance of her piece, The Hill We Climb, ranked among the highlights of the inauguration.
Overcoming a speech problem is a milestone for her. Gorman said she owes a lot to the Pulitzer Prize winning musical. That was why she included a few references to Hamilton in her inspiring poem, some of which the author of Hamilton noticed: He praised her performance in a post. “You were perfect. Perfectly written, perfectly delivered.”
29．What did Gorman do to impress the audience at the inauguration
A．Share her painful story.
B．Read her poem in public.
C．Write a poem in real time.
D．Express concern for future.
30．Which word used to be difficult for Gorman to read properly
A．Amanda.
B．Mickey.
C．Hamilton.
D．Miranda.
31．Why did Gorman learn to sing Aaron Burr, Sir
A．To win wide recognition.
B．To train her singing skills.
C．To improve pronunciation.
D．To learn fast-paced styles.
32．What can we learn from Gorman’s story
A．Learn to walk before you run.
B．Practice breaks down barriers.
C．Power of role models is great.
D．Poem writing is key to success.
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（2022·湖北·黄冈中学三模）Electric vehicles(EVs) are widely considered a strong weapon in efforts against global warming. But are they like what people believe The Radiant Energy Group(REG) stated effects of EVs vary with countries. In some nations, EVs lead to the release of more carbon gases than gasoline cars. The group reckoned gas emissions(排放) caused by a gasoline vehicle and from charging an EV. Countries where charging an EV is cleaner than driving a gasoline-powered car use a lot of nuclear or solar power.
Sales of electric cars are rising the fastest in Europe. Data from REG suggests EVs in Poland actually create more carbon emissions because their electrical systems depend so much on coal. In other European countries, however, EVs result in fewer emissions. The countries with the biggest carbon gas reduction use much clean power. The first was Switzerland at 100 percent carbon reductions over gasoline vehicles.
Germany and Spain create lots of electricity from the sun and wind. But the sun and wind don’t add to a country’s electrical system equally throughout the day. For this reason, carbon emissions saved by driving an EV aren’t fixed. Charging in the afternoon, when there’s more sun and wind, saves 16 to 18 percent more carbon than at night when electrical systems are more likely to be using gas or coal.
The gap in emissions between electric and gasoline-powered vehicles has narrowed in recent years. In Europe, carmakers have been required to meet EU CO emissions of performance standards. They’ve made their gasoline engines more fuel-efficient. As a result, carbon emissions of new gasoline-powered cars in Europe have fallen an average of 25 percent in the past years. But EV sales in Europe are backed by government spending and rules against new gasoline engine cars after 2035. Major automakers have set targets to sell mainly EVs in Europe in the coming years.
1．What does the underlined word “reckoned” mean in paragraph 1
A．Reduced. B．Calculated.
C．Banned. D．Predicted.
2．What affects carbon emissions of EVs according to paragraph3
A．The country where they’re made. B．Facilities producing clean power.
C．The time they are being charged. D．Technology used by electrical systems.
3．What causes sales of EVs to rise quickly in Europe
A．Support of official policies. B．Concern about global warming.
C．Standards of gasoline car. D．Advertisements from carmakers.
4．Which can be the best title for the text
A．What Benefits Do EVs Bring
B．Will EVs Replace Gasoline Cars in Europe
C．How Do EVs Affect Carbon Emissions
D．Do Electric Cars Really Help the Environment
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（2022·贵州铜仁·高三期末）New Zealand’s government recently announced it will help pay for poorer families to replace their old cars with cleaner hybrid or electric vehicles.
The government plans to spend $357 million on the test program. The move is part of a wider plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases are believed to cause warming temperatures in the Earth’s atmosphere. New Zealand plans to provide aid for businesses to reduce emissions and have buses that run on environmentally safe fuel by 2035. The government also plans to provide food-waste collection for most homes by 2030.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement, “We’ve all seen the recent reports on sea level rise and its impact right here in New Zealand. We cannot leave the issue of climate change until it’s too late to fix.”
The plan is a step toward New Zealand’s stated goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Reaching net-zero emissions means not creating more carbon in the atmosphere than oceans and forests can remove. Ardern said that reducing dependence on fossil fuels would help protect families from extreme price increases. The plan also sets a goal of reducing total car travel by 20 percent over the next 13 years. The programs will be paid for from a $ 2.8 billion climate emergency response fund. Officials said that over time, money collected from polluters would pay for the programs rather than taxes from families.
Some critics of the plan say it continued to be less restrictive on New Zealand’s huge agriculture industry. Agriculture creates about half of the nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions. But the industry is also important to the economy as the nation’s biggest export earner.
David Seymour is the leader of New Zealand’s ACT political party. He said that some of the announced programs are proven to be ineffective and have been tried and failed overseas. People should be able to choose how they reduce emissions through the market-based emissions trading plan.
5．What does the author intend to convey in Paragraph 2
A．The urgency of investment. B．The measures to be taken.
C．The popular test program. D．The harm of emissions.
6．What do Jacinda Ardern’s words in Paragraph 3 suggest
A．It’s urgent to take steps on climate change.
B．Sea level rise has little effect on New Zealand.
C．He laid stress on the importance to tackle pollution.
D．It draws public attention to solve environmental problems.
7．Who will pay for the next programs
A．Families. B．Polluters. C．Car makers. D．The government.
8．What does David Seymour emphasize
A．Dynamic emission reduction scheme. B．The impact of exports on the economy.
C．Specific standards for emission reduction. D．The nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
专题08.答案
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25．D
26．B
27．A
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28．B
29．A
30．D
31．A
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1．B2．A3．C4．A5．C
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6．A7．C8．B
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9．C10．B11．C12．D
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13．B14．B15．D16．A
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17．D
18．A
19．D
20．C
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21．A22．B23．D24．B
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25．D26．A27．B28．C
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29．C30．B31．B32．C
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1．A2．C3．C4．B
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5．B6．C7．D8．A
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9．C10．B11．C12．D
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13．B14．C15．D16．C
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17．D18．C19．C20．A
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21．C
22．B
23．B
24．D
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25．C
26．B
27．B
28．A
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29．B
30．D
31．C
32．B
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1．B2．C3．A4．D
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5．B6．A7．B8．A
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