2023届高三英语二轮复习阅读理解(石室安魂卷1-5)专项训练-（含答案）

高三二轮复习 阅读理解(石室安魂卷1-5)专项训练
真题多维细目表
命题规律与备考策略：
1.阅读理解的文章体裁以说明文为主,以应用文、议论文、记叙文为辅。
2.从设题角度看，阅读理解的考频由高到低为:细节理解，推理判断，主旨要义，猜测词义。
备考过程中，要力求做到:
①弄清关键词汇、短语的确切含义，深人分析长难句，每周进行1至2次精读训练；
②提高阅读速度和准确度，采用正确的阅读方法, 注意力集中在语意上，多用略读、跳读、扫读和回读的快捷方法，最短的时间内找寻关键词、主题句及作者意图等重要信息。
3.阅读理解(高2023届石室安魂卷1-5)再现：
卷1：
A
Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s well-known Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside a super-clean and highly automated silicon chip(硅片) factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet, providing lots of fun and interactive learning for children and adults.
Getting Here
The museum is conveniently located near the Montague Expressway exit off Highway 101 in Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Visiting Hours
● Monday—Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
● Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Note: Please call in advance to ensure that we are open, as we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time.
Tour Information
Student Tours and Field Trips Museum staff accompany students and youth groups as they explore the complex world of silicon technology to help them understand how Intel is changing the way we live, work, and play. Students learn about Intel microprocessor history, silicon chip design, and chip fabrication(制造). Interactive exhibits encourage students to explore concepts in a fun and educational manner. Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for students in grades 2—12, including hands-on classes in the Learning Lab.
Group Tours Guided group tours are offered daily by advance reservation. Self-paced visits are always welcome. Drop-in requests for guided tours will be accepted, if possible. However, advance reservations are recommended.
To schedule a tour, call 408-765-5050 or email us at museum@.
1. What do we know about the Intel Museum
A. It holds private events. B. It has a high-tech factory.
C. It is open daily to the public. D. It is supported by Silicon Valley.
2. Which is the feature of field trips
A. They require advance reservations. B. They offer students interactive exhibits.
C. They display technologies of Intel. D. They’re tailored to specific grade levels.
3. What is the text
A. A guide. B. An announcement. C. A review. D. A recommendation.
B
When the news came that my mother was hospitalized for a heart attack, I was in Peru on a hiking(徒步旅行) trip. That evening, before I could board the plane to Italy, I was informed that she had passed away. Sadness and the feeling of not being there for my mother when she needed me most broke all excuses I’d made up to stay away trying to make it as a “travel writer”. There wasn’t much I could do to stop that urge to denounce myself.
My mother Tundra stayed in her northern Italian world most of her life, where I always stood out as a freak(怪人) and the one doing worthless silly things. But my stories from distant places aroused her curiosity and brought her comfort. To her, I was a courageous adventurer, and her words towards my achievements which are insignificant now pushed me forward on that unconventional path.
After handling my mother’s affairs in Italy, I decided to leave for Penang Island, one of the most visited places in Penang, Malaysia. With all the international travel I’d done, in truth I’d always treated it more like a stop for necessary and urgent breaks, rather than a proper destination. Yet then, I missed its atmosphere that made me feel at home somehow.
Returning there, I reconnected with backwoods by going on hikes. It was hard to put my feelings into words, but the rainforest held something uniquely comforting. This experience was similar to stepping into an ancient, purer world that made one consider human nature and problems. Besides, the sound of strange insects was almost like a language, whispering to me that I should let go of the past, and only focus on current life. Like an oil leak, that suffering fell out of me and into every footprint left. 18 months passing, I look back on the time spent in the natural world and timeless environment, knowing I’ve pulled through.
4. What does the underlined word “denounce” mean in the first paragraph
A. Blame. B. Support. C. Doubt. D. Encourage.
5. What’s the attitude of the author’s mother to his travel
A. Worried. B. Favorable.
C. Disapproving. D. Excited.
6. What did Penang Island mean to the author in the past
A. A special second home. B. A hard-to-reach destination.
C. A distant tourist attraction. D. A much-needed resting place.
7. What does the author intend to tell in the text
A. Hiking builds up his confidence.
B. Penang is a good place to restart.
C. Nature helps him overcome sorrow.
D. It’s important to live in the moment.
C
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman presented her poem at a president’s inauguration(就职典礼) and was the very first poet to speak at the Super Bowl. Her words were inspirational. And so were her gestures.
Gorman is an original who moves her hands in ways that bring her thoughts to life. She presented her poem in a way that allowed us to see her and feel her unique experience at the inauguration. Her gestures were designed to underline what she conveyed, which they did beautifully. She pointed her two thumbs(拇指) toward her shoulders as she said, “In a time when a skinny girl can dream of becoming president…”, making it clear that the dream was hers.
Gestures are not mere hand-waving — they convey images that can expand the speech they accompany. During the Super Bowl, Gorman recited her poem praising three “captains” for their efforts as the leader, physician and educator. When describing how the ICU nurse manager’s work would be written down, she used her hands to hold an imaginary book. She accented her description of frontline workers by drawing an imaginary line. She not only provided her audience with a valuable vocabulary lesson, but explained what these frontline workers’ work means clearly.
Gestures offer a window onto our mind. Such a moment occurred when Gorman described getting the invitation to present herself at an activity. She said, “I got this call online,” while making a telephone gesture. She showed us with her gesture that the distanced and relatively inactive online communication has not replaced traditional forms of communication for her.
We’re in a period when communication is not easy and misunderstandings are common. It would help to learn to carry on conversations with gestures. They can’t solve problems we have in understanding each other, but recognizing how much of our mind is hidden in our hands is an important first step.
8. Why did Gorman use gestures at the inauguration
A. To stress her words. B. To show her unique experience.
C. To convey her enthusiasm. D. To make her speech impressive.
9. Which of the following words best describe Gorman’s speech at the Super Bowl
A. Far-reaching and touching. B. Inspirational and flexible.
C. Vivid and educational. D. Creative and humorous.
10. How does the author prove her point in the text
A. By making contrasts. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By providing explanations.
11. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a youth poet. B. To show a method of using gestures.
C. To discuss Gorman’s style. D. To recommend a communication skill.
D
For companies around the world and across industries, sustainability(可持续发展) has rapidly gone from a nice-to-have to a must-have. Some famous companies have announced ambitious plans to remove single-use plastics, reduce carbon release and otherwise shrink their environmental footprint in various ways.
Newlight Technologies hopes to speed up that process. The company has spent more than a decade developing a material called AirCarbon, which functions exactly like plastic but is completely biodegradable(可生物降解的). Newlight developed the material using microorganisms found in the ocean that feed on methane and carbon dioxide — two greenhouse gases among the biggest contributors to climate change. The organisms turn those gases into a natural polymer(聚合物) that can be shaped just like plastic.
“We call that AirCarbon because it’s air and carbon that can mix with and become part of water,” CEO Mark Herrema said. “We have this pure white powder that we can then melt and form in all kinds of parts and pieces.” The company’s new production facility is filled with large saltwater tanks that recreate ocean conditions, allowing the organisms to make the polymer from which AirCarbon can be obtained.
Newlight recently began rolling out its first set of products made from the material, launching two brands. Its foodware brand, Restore, sells biodegradable straws, knives, forks and spoons, while its fashion brand Covalent sells handbags, wallets and sunglasses. And because the process of developing AirCarbon uses gases from the atmosphere, the products are carbon negative, meaning they take out more pollutants than they produce. Newlight has received carbon negative certifications from several organizations for its products.
Newlight’s current products are costlier than some traditional products available on the market, since the company has just one facility, which makes it hard to keep prices down. At present, Newlight’s AirCarbon products can remove 100 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year. But Herrema’s goal is to build more facilities as quickly as possible and eventually increase that number to 20 billion pounds, which he says is how much plastic ends up in the ocean each year.
12. What is the advantage of AirCarbon
A. It is more flexible than plastic. B. It can partially break down.
C. It helps reduce greenhouse gases. D. It is an artificial polymer like plastic.
13. Why has Newlight been certified carbon negative
A. Its products are of good quality. B. Its products are energy-saving.
C. It develops two sustainable brands. D. It removes more carbon than it releases.
14. What might be the challenge for Newlight’s AirCarbon products
A. Limited production. B. Low profits.
C. Few customers. D. Poor marketing.
15. What does the text mainly talk about
A. New technology that reduces carbon release.
B. Greenhouse gases that can be used for products.
C. Ocean microorganisms that feed on greenhouse gases.
D. A plastic alternative that might help solve climate change.
卷2：
A
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The unique pink box in the front yard was originally created to serve those in the community. “Ever since my teaching partner told me about Little Free Libraries, I have known I wanted to make one,” says Carrie, a teacher in Illinois. Little Free Libraries, first created in 2009, are a way for people to take a book to read, or leave one for someone else to find.
Carrie’s husband, Matt, promised to make her one for her birthday in May 2020. In June, she was found to have breast cancer. Designing and planning the Little Free Library became a helpful distraction(分散注意力的事).
The book exchanges are often made on different, creative themes. Carrie always posts her adventures with greyhounds Rose and Flattery, German Shepherd Dog Kuster, and Belgian Shepherd Dog Kiva on the Internet, which make a difference to her life. She decided to create a dog-themed library featuring dog-related artwork, a metal dog on top and a jar of dog treats. The library took her husband almost a month to build and another few weeks to paint.
The project has given Carrie something positive to focus on as she goes through her treatments. In addition, it has shown her how many people care about her — from her husband and another relative who helped construct it, to a nephew who painted the artwork, to friends who donated books. She also has a better understanding of them. The Little Free Library holds about 25 books. As people stop by, she discovers another benefit. “After many years of living here, we’re finally getting to know some of our neighbors.”
4. Why were Little Free Libraries set up in 2009
A. To collect books to donate.
B. To help neighbors exchange books.
C. To serve needy people in communities.
D. To draw Carrie’s attention away from cancer.
5. What inspires Carrie to create a dog-themed library
A. Her battle with cancer. B. Posts about lovely dogs.
C. Experiences with her dogs. D. Her teaching partner’s advice.
6. How does the author find Carrie’s project
A. It helps her overcome physical pain. B. It focuses on positive things.
C. It strengthens her bonds with others. D. It inspires her to support neighbors.
7. Which of the following can best describe Carrie
A. Sociable and practical.
B. Caring and creative.
C. Adaptable and honest.
D. Brave and cautious.
C
A small but growing movement is trying to find a way to deal with diabetes(糖尿病) in the US. It’s made up of special programs and involves some hospitals and health officials that find increasing evidence that the food system in the US is making people sick. The system has made it easier and less costly to eat too many processed foods, resulting in poor diet. A report suggested diabetes represents a major public health failure in the US. The number of Americans with the disease has grown quickly in recent decades even though spending on new treatments has increased as well.
Unlike type 1 diabetes patients, those with type 2 diabetes may be able to manage or reduce the severity of their illness through diet and exercise. “Diet plays an important part in the life and health of people with diabetes, yet it’s rarely dealt with in the US healthcare system,” Devon Klatell from The Rockefeller Foundation said. “Billions of dollars have been spent on costly medications, operations and medical equipment. But the country has underinvested in food and nutrition within the healthcare sector(领域),” she added. “Some changes and balance are urgently needed now.”
Unavoidably, the practical value of this campaign has been called into question since it’s fighting a countrywide problem. However, the results of some special programs speak for themselves. Doctors in Pennsylvania’s clinics write diabetes patients prescriptions for healthy food and see gradual improvement in their health. In California, a clinic offers bags of fresh food every week to dozens of diabetes patients, which do them a lot of good.
Yamini Teegala, chief medical officer of a food program, is a campaigner. She believes there is a difference between being given drugs and eating healthy foods. “A prescription drug affects an individual, while healthy eating habits affect the community for generations,” Teegala said. “Certainly, dealing with the deep-seated trouble is a long tough battle. We’re ready to achieve the goal through hard work and patience.”
8. What has brought about the movement
A. America’s simple food system. B. Public dislike of processed food.
C. Problems with the American diet. D. People’s lack of knowledge of diabetes.
9. What should the US healthcare system do about diabetes according to Klatell
A. Shift its focus. B. Put stress on exercise.
C. Cut medication prices. D. Update medical equipment.
10. Why are the clinics mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To appeal for attention to diabetes. B. To introduce some creative approaches.
C. To show changes in Americans’ lifestyle. D. To prove the real effect of the movement.
11. What message does Teegala seem to convey in the last paragraph
A. Well begun is half done. B. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
C. Prevention is better than cure. D. Many hands make light work.
D
As temperatures rise, animals face a changing world. They may lose their living places, need to migrate(迁徙), or have to adapt to new climate patterns. They may also experience physical changes. Anew study found that for birds in the Amazon, this means getting smaller.
A Louisiana State University research team has tracked data on 77 bird species(物种), more than15,000 birds, in the Amazon over 40 years. They found that nearly all species decreased in mass over the study period — most species losing about 2% of their body weight on average every decade, with some also developing longer wings.
These changes are fraught. The authors of the research say this is a sign that even species in remote areas are being affected by the changing planet. Though these birds are fairly fine-tuned(微调), when every one in the population is a couple of grams lighter, it’s significant enough to set alarm bells ringing.
Throughout the study, the team tracked species that lived all across the rainforest, from the forest floor to the sunlit midstory. The changes were most noticeable in those that live higher up and have the most exposure to water shortages and high temperatures. The scientists theorize that these changes are an adaptation for their living environment. If the birds reduce their wing loading while lengthening their wings, they use less energy in flight and are less affected by the heat.
Philip Stouffer, co-author of the study, says, “This is undoubtedly happening all over and far from typical of birds. If you look out your window, and consider what you’re seeing out there, you will find the conditions are not what they were 40 years ago, and that it’s very likely that plants and animals are responding to those changes as well.” He adds that researchers in other areas may have similar data on birds dating back over several decades. If all the research is shared, there may be a better idea of how species are changing in other ecosystems.
12. What does the underlined word “fraught” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Permanent. B. Worrying. C. Gradual. D. Regular.
13. Which bird group is most likely to be affected by climate change
A. Those nesting close to the ground. B. Those with longer wings.
C. Those living in hot and dry conditions. D. Those lighter in body weight.
14. What do Philip Stouffer’s words indicate
A. The changes are not limited to birds. B. Birds’ living places have changed a lot.
C. They pioneer the study of bird evolution. D. More similar studies should be conducted.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Climate Change Has Reduced Bird Populations
B. Birds in the Amazon Are Developing New Abilities
C. Climate Change Threatens the World’s Bird Species
D. Birds in the Amazon Are Shrinking as the Planet Warms
卷3：
A
Youth Recycled Art Contest
Texoma Community Credit Union (TCCU) and are hosting and supporting the Youth Recycled Art Contest, in partnership with the Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival at the MPEC! We are calling on all K-12 students to create their very own work of art made out of recycled items.
The competition will be separated into two age groups: K-5th grade and 6-12th grade. Artwork will be exhibited throughout the Home & Garden Show, and will be judged on the effective use of recycled items, creativity and overall presentation.
Rules
* One art piece per person
* Art must be original and at least 70% of it must be made out of recycled items
* Artists should spend no more than $ 15 on new art supplies
* Art must be turned in by the deadline
Prizes
*There will be one winner for each of the two age groups. Each winner will receive a $ 250 savings account at TCCU and their school will also receive a $ 200 donation from TCCU to be used for their art program.
*If the winner is homeschooled, the $ 200 donation will be given to the parent or the guardian of the artist in the form of a gift card for a local bookstore, to be used for school supplies.
How to Enter
Please drop off your artwork at any branch of TCCU between now and February 21. Or you can bring it to the MPEC on February 22 between 3 pm and 5:30 pm. All artwork turned in after 5:30 pm will be ruled out.
1. What do we know about the competition
A. It is a joint effort. B. It rules out preschool children.
C. It selects one champion. D. It aims to improve kids’ creativity.
2. What can the winner from a public school get
A. A prize of $ 200 in cash. B. A savings account with $ 250.
C. A gift card for school supplies. D. A donation from an art program.
3. Which will disqualify a child from the competition
A. Spending $ 10 on materials. B. Handing in just one piece of art.
C. Creating artwork with reused items. D. Presenting the entry at 6 pm on Feb. 22.
B
Recently we celebrated my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Family members traveled to my hometown to visit her. This was the first time in many years that I had seen many of them. My aunt said how much she missed everyone. Though this was an opportunity to see family, many people did not make it. Honestly, I usually didn’t go there. Living far from home, I had missed many family gatherings. But this one made me realize how much I was really missing.
Looking at the faces, realizing whom they are and then greeting them with open arms is strange. After chatting for a while, we caught up on each other’s news. Several relatives suggested having a family reunion soon if everyone wasn’t so busy. But my grandmother’s generation was much busier, yet still found time to gather. They understood the importance of visiting one another. They knew time is flying and that those you care about most won’t be here forever.
Today, we focus on our careers and raising our own kids. Our extended family isn’t the center it once was. Besides, we keep in touch on social media. But what we really miss are the potato salad, the moments of laughter and sudden bursts of excitement when we hug someone we haven’t seen in over 10 years. Although the next get-together is always a year or so away, people aren’t goods and everyone has an expiration(到期) date.
I left my grandmother’s party with a much better sense of who I am and where I come from. I spent valuable time with people who contributed to who I am today. I had forgotten how much I love them and I was reminded how much I am loved.
4. How did the author feel about missing previous family gatherings
A. Indifferent. B. Sad.
C. Regretful. D. Annoyed.
5. What do we know about the author’s grandmother’s generation
A. They were carefree. B. They held family dear.
C. They took time seriously. D. They visited family frequently.
6. What does the author mean by the last sentence in paragraph 3
A. Family reunions mean no fun.
B. All goods don’t have an expiration date.
C. People are always too busy to get together.
D. We should see loved ones more before it’s too late.
7. Why does the author write the text
A. To convince readers to meet friends.
B. To share an interesting family reunion.
C. To stress the value of family gatherings.
D. To compare different generations’ values.
C
About 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually, that is, about 17 tons every minute. The United Nations (UN) reported that if ambitious actions are not taken, then the ocean will contain more plastic than fish by 2050.
Therefore, Yvan Bourgnon decided to do something. He created the association The SeaCleaners and set up a center devoted to the construction of a pioneering ship: the Manta. Using a special design, a hybrid propulsion(混合推进) system and a power supply from renewable energy sources, the high-tech ship will not only collect ocean waste but process it.
Ready to be launched in 2024, the Manta will operate autonomously 75% of the time without the use of coal or oil, and it will have the ability to extract between 5,000 and 10,000 tons of floating plastic each year as well as microplastics from 10 mm deep to 1 meter deep. Even more impressively, its hybrid design means that this ship can operate for up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The ship is equipped with various systems, including a set of waste-collecting conveyor belts to bring the plastic from the ocean to the ship, three floatable systems to pick up waste on the surface, two smaller multipurpose collection rubber boats for parts of the ocean that the larger ship can’t access, and two cranes(吊车) to pull larger pieces from the water.
According to the designers, the first task of the Manta will take place in Southeast Asia. After that, the Manta will operate in Africa and South America but will also appear in temporarily polluted areas following climatic or natural disasters.
After three weeks at sea, the Manta will be directed towards coastal ports in the area to give lectures and welcome the public aboard for activities or events regarding plastic pollution. An area of 200 m2 and a conference room for 80 people are on board to accommodate these events.
8. What does the first paragraph serve as
A. A warning. B. An explanation.
C. An argument. D. A background.
9. What does the underlined word “extract” mean in paragraph 3
A. Remove. B. Destroy. C. Recycle. D. Deliver.
10. Why are rubber boats included in the Manta
A. To convey plastic to the ship. B. To reach narrow areas.
C. To pull plastic from deep water. D. To pick up surface waste.
11. Which aspect of the ship is talked about in the last paragraph
A. Its popularity among the public.
B. Its role as an educational platform.
C. Its diverse applications in real life.
D. Its long-term effects on the environment.
D
Eels(鳗鱼) grow from youth to maturity in rivers and ponds and then go into the sea to lay eggs. Exactly where they lay eggs was a puzzle, until Johannes Schmidt, a Danish biologist, caught baby European eels from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and found they got smaller and smaller until he arrived at the Sargasso Sea, which thus seemed to be the answer.
However, there also remains the question of how adult eels find their way to this area in the first place. Caroline Durif of the Institute of Marine Research in Bergen, Norway, has been studying eels’ magnetic(磁的) sense. Dr Durif thought the fish must be able to detect not only the direction of the magnetic field, but its strength — or “flux”. Since the flux of Earth’s magnetic field varies, being weakest at the equator and greatest at the poles, magnetic flux detection would provide a way for European adult eels to know how far south they were. That would help them to find their way back to the Sargasso Sea by swimming south.
Dr Durif and her colleagues tested out this idea. They found baby eels indeed travel to regions of higher magnetic flux while adults do the opposite. She assumed eels keep a memory of both the flux in the place they were born and the details of how it changed as they migrated(迁移). Then, when mature, they use it as an aid to return where they came from.
If true, this has great significance for eel conservation. A sharp fall in the Baltic eel population, for example, led to attempts to put incoming youngsters collected from the Atlantic coast of France into that body of water, in the hope that these newcomers would grow well in their new home and that those fish would finally find their way back to the Sargasso Sea to produce future generations of European eels. The success of the second of these desires is in doubt, however. It’s found recently that only 13% of those eels manage to escape from the Baltic Sea.
12. What might Johannes Schmidt find
A. The living place of eels. B. Smaller eels in the deep ocean.
C. The birthplace of European eels. D. Eels’ ways of entering the sea.
13. How does magnetic flux detection influence eels
A. It tells eels how far they’ve swum. B. It improves eels’ memory.
C. It shows them changes in the ocean. D. It drives baby eels northward.
14. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph
A. How new eels escape from the Baltic Sea.
B. How the Baltic Sea protects incoming eels.
C. Why the number of Baltic eels declined sharply.
D. Why most new eels can’t escape from the Baltic Sea.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. The Sargasso Sea Is Eels’ Home B. Eels Have a Good Sense of Direction
C. Eels Are Guided by Magnetic Fields D. Magnetic Flux Helps Eels to Lay Eggs
卷4：
A
Castle experiences in Britain
Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire｜Open till Dec. 21 Sudeley Castle is a castle lying in the Cotswolds near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England. It was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last wife of King Henry VIII. Queen Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley. Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey｜Open till June 30 The name means “beautiful wetlands” and Edward I set this beautiful castle on the Isle of Anglesey with views across the water to the hills of the mainland. It’s a pretty well perfect example of a concentric(同心的) castle.
Dover Castle, Kent｜Open all year round Have you ever seen a Roman lighthouse There’s one here. Want to see and tour the Second World War tunnels(隧道) from which Winston Churchill surveyed the Channel Here, too. A Norman keep Yes. The only problem is you need about three days to see it all, so staying in one of the castle cottages really helps. Caerhays Castle, Cornwall｜Open till June 15 Architect John Nash designed this castle 200 years ago and a century later its famous springtime garden began with plant hunters’ specimens(样品) from China and now contains, among other things, 600 trees with purple flowers.
1. How special is Sudeley Castle
A. It lies on an island.
B. It has strong royal links.
C. It needs advance booking.
D. It is accessible all year round.
2. What can people do at Dover Castle
A. Walk through the wartime tunnels. B. Visit Winston Churchill’s house.
C. Check into the castle cottage for free. D. Learn the history of the Channel.
3. Where are people interested in botany most likely to go
A. Sudeley Castle. B. Beaumaris Castle.
C. Dover Castle. D. Caerhays Castle.
B
People are often surprised by my fear of blood and needles. Working in a public health unit, I probably have more daily interaction with syringes(注射器) than the average person. But the truth is, having my blood drawn scares me.
When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. A few months before I turned 30, my doctor ordered a blood test as part of my physical exam. I panicked. Sensing my fear, she gently suggested I see a psychiatrist(精神科医生). “Dr. M helped my other patients with the same fear,” she said.
When Dr. M called to set up an appointment, I hesitated. Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. “A psychiatrist ” Mother asked. “He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself ” I almost listened. But I went to Dr. M’s clinic finally. “Phobias(恐惧症) are pretty easy to treat,” he said. I wasn’t convinced of his words. But despite my doubts, I was running out of options.
We started with basic exposure treatment. I watched videos of blood being drawn every day. As I started to feel more at ease with needles, Dr. M suggested drawing blood. As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out. “You’re doing well,” Dr. M said.
I still find it unpleasant getting blood drawn, but thanks to several months of treatment, I’m less scared. I hate to admit it, but Dr. M is right — phobias can be treated. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end.
4. What caused the author’s phobia
A. Her sensitivity to pains. B. Her bad medical experience.
C. Her anxiety about the blood test. D. Her regular contact with syringes.
5. What was the author’s mother’s attitude toward her appointment with Dr. M
A. Conservative. B. Cautious.
C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
6. How was the author’s treatment
A. It was smoother than expected. B. It eased the author’s pain totally.
C. It centered on exposure treatment. D. It turned to video-based technology.
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Walk toward what scares us
B. Bravery brings us a happier life
C. Ups and downs make one strong
D. Nurse our mental health carefully
C
A large analysis looked at hundreds of factors that might influence the risk of heart failure and found one dietary factor in particular that was associated with a lower risk: drinking coffee.
The analysis included extensive, decades-long data from three large health studies with 21,361 participants, and used a method called machine learning that uses computers to find meaningful patterns in large amounts of data.
“Usually, researchers pick things that they suspect would be risk factors for heart failure — smoking, for example — and then look at smokers vs nonsmokers,” said the senior author, Dr. David P. Kao at the University of Colorado. “But machine learning identifies variables(变量) that are predictive of either increased or decreased risk, but that you haven’t necessarily thought of.”
Using this technique, Dr. Kao and his colleagues found 204 variables that were associated with the risk of heart failure. Then they looked at the 41 strongest factors, which included smoking, blood pressure and the consumption of various foods. In all studies, coffee drinking was associated more strongly than any other dietary factor with a decreased long-term risk of heart failure.
Drinking a cup a day or less had zero effect, but two cups a day contributed to a 31 percent reduced risk, and three cups reduced the risk by 29 percent. There were not enough subjects who drank more than three cups daily to know if more coffee would decrease the risk further.
The study was not able to account for different types of coffee or brewing(冲泡) methods, or the use of additives like sugar or cream. Then should you start drinking coffee or increase the amount you already drink to reduce your risk of heart failure “We don’t know enough from the results of this study to recommend this,” said Dr. Kao, adding that additional research would be needed.
8. What does machine learning do in the study
A. It offers a thorough analysis. B. It compares opposite factors.
C. It finds patterns in limited data. D. It helps choose the participants.
9. What can be inferred from paragraph 5
A. One cup a day or less is healthy. B. The more coffee, the lower the risk.
C. Two cups a day leads to the lowest risk. D. The ideal daily intake of coffee is unclear.
10. What is Dr. Kao’s attitude to the results of the study
A. Skeptical. B. Worried. C. Cautious. D. Content.
11. What does the author mainly talk about in the text
A. A factor in lower risk of heart failure. B. A way to avoid heart failure.
C. Reasons for drinking coffee. D. Benefits of coffee.
D
Researchers at the University of Cambridge carried out a year-long study with Design and Technology (D&T) year 9 pupils at two London schools. Pupils at one school spent the year following school lessons, while the other group’s D&T lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools. Creativity of both groups of pupils was assessed at the start and end of the school year using an authoritative mental test.
Results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at the intervention(干预) school, where thinking tools were used. At the start of the year, the creativity scores of pupils at the control school were 11% higher than those at the intervention school according to data from the mental test. By the end, however, creativity scores of pupils in the intervention group were 78% higher than those in the control group.
The research is part of a program called Designing Our Tomorrow and challenges pupils to find ways of dealing with real-world problems by thinking about the thoughts and feelings of others. The particular challenge used in the study required pupils at the intervention school to design an asthma-treatment(哮喘治疗) pack for children. Pupils were given various “tools”. They were shown data on the number of asthma-related deaths of children in the UK, and a video about a child having an attack. They also explored the problem and tested their design ideas by role-playing — for example — patients, family members, and medical staff.
Nicholl, Senior Lecturer in Design and Technology Education, said, “When I taught D&T, I didn’t see children as potential engineers who would one day contribute to the economy — they were just people who needed to be ready to go into the world at 18. Although teaching empathy(同理心) has been part of the D&T National Curriculum for over two decades, this study suggests it is still a missing link in the creative process, and vital if we want education to encourage designers and engineers of tomorrow.”
12. What can we learn about the control group
A. They used thinking tools. B. They didn’t take D&T lessons.
C. They followed standard curriculum. D. They got higher creativity scores twice.
13. Why do researchers give pupils various “tools”
A. To develop their empathy. B. To test their creativity levels.
C. To inspire them to solve problems. D. To help them understand asthma.
14. What is Nicholl’s attitude to current D&T teaching
A. Appreciative. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Unsatisfied.
15. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Teaching Kids Empathy Is a Must B. Pupils Should Empathize with Others
C. Empathy Improves Creativity in Pupils D. Empathy Is Missing in the Creative Process
卷5：
A
Sometimes, getting teens interested in books can be a challenge for parents. Fortunately, many authors are now writing books that rank high in appealing to the youngsters.
Still Life
Well-known Louise Penny has created this impressive award-winning story. Armand Gamache is called in to a rural village because of Jane Neal, a local person who lost her life in a tragic hunting accident according to the villagers. But Gamache smells something cruel in these remote woods and is determined to make the full story come out.
Gone
This concept of Gone by Michael Grant was brilliant! In the blink(眨眼) of an eye everyone disappears in Sam’s town except for the young and the teens left behind are turning to Sam for help. In this story, teens must unite and find a way to rule themselves while preparing to battle the supernatural power. Teens will enjoy this story of unwilling heroes.
I Am Number Four
Action and adventure are non-stop in Pittacus Lore’s novel. Nine teens from the planet Lorien come to Earth to train and develop their powers because their planet is damaged by destructive creatures. Teens who want a quick read that’s exciting and easy to follow will enjoy reading this book.
Leviathan
2010 Locus Award winner, author Scott Westerfeld brings a hit by creating an alternate reality of World War I. Two teens that are supposed to be enemies, a girl dressed up as a British airman and a prince whose parents were killed by the enemy, find themselves sailing on the airship Leviathan. The considerable black and white figures and scenes created by Keith Thompson help readers visualize the alternate world in this graphic novel.
1. Which of the following books is a detective story
A. Gone. B. Still Life. C. Leviathan. D. I Am Number Four.
2. Who mentions teamwork in his or her novel
A. Pittacus Lore. B. Scott Westerfeld. C. Louise Penny. D. Michael Grant.
3. What is special about the book Leviathan
A. It’s a popular book for teenagers. B. It’s the only award-winning story.
C. It’s the reappearance of World War I. D. It features a great many vivid pictures.
B
NASA’s new Mars rover(探测器) has a new name thanks to a 7th-grade student: Perseverance.
Alexander Mather, a 7th grader, entered the name “Perseverance” in a NASA naming competition. His entry was selected as the winner. The rover is scheduled to be launched(发射) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on 18 February, 2021 and Alexander will be invited to the event and have a front-row seat according to Business Insider.
“We as humans evolved as creatures who could learn to adapt to any situation. We are a species of explorers, and we will meet many barriers on the way to Mars. However, we will not give up,” Alexander wrote in his entry essay.
The competition was open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization started the competition in August 2019 and received more than 28,000 essays. NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s associate administrator Thomas Zurbuchen announced the selection on Thursday. “Alex’s entry caught the essence(本质) of exploration. Like every exploration task before, our rover is going to face challenges, and it’s going to make amazing discoveries,” Mr. Zurbuchen said. “It’s already surmounted many problems to get us to the point where we are today — processing for launch.”
Engineers began building the rover Perseverance two years ago at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Perseverance’s task on Mars will be to explore the planet for signs of past life and to expand our understanding of the planet’s history. Its exploration will begin in an area of Mars called the “Jezero Crater”. The task is intended to be the first of a two-part task to eventually bring Martian samples to Earth.
4. What is the reward for Alexander’s winning the NASA naming competition
A. Watching a live launch. B. Visiting Business Insider.
C. Joining the Air Force Station. D. Publishing his entry essay.
5. Why was Alexander’s entry selected as the winner
A. It showed humans’ curiosity about the universe.
B. It proved humans’ adaptability to any changes.
C. It stressed the spirit of keeping trying despite difficulties.
D. It explained the importance of exploring the planet of Mars.
6. What does the underlined word “surmounted” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. Brought about. B. Got over. C. Centered on. D. Taken up.
7. What is Perseverance’s main job
A. Finding the Jezero Crater on Mars.
B. Bringing samples on Earth to Mars.
C. Building the Earth-Mars relationship.
D. Searching for evidence of life on Mars.
C
Do you ever talk to yourself Although it’s not always a conscious habit, most of us practice self-talk on a daily basis, as a way of guiding, motivating or supporting ourselves.
Over the years, research has shown that self-talk can increase productivity, motivation and confidence, and even help manage feelings. There is solid evidence that self-talk strategies improve learning and performance, according to sport psychologist Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, who studies the phenomenon of self-talk.
He explains that there are generally three reasons why we practice self-talk; to instruct, to motivate or to evaluate. Instructional self-talk happens when we need to guide ourselves through a specific task, such as learning a new, skill. Motivational self-talk usually is used when we want to prepare ourselves for something challenging; it can help to increase confidence. Evaluative self-talk mostly is related to past events or actions.
Hatzigeorgiadis stresses that if we want to use such self-talk to good advantage, it needs to be short, precise and, most of all, consistent. Of course, self-talk can also be ineffective and even detrimental if it’s not done right.
“It is a matter of personal preference or what works for each person; but generally, it is advised that self-talk be positively rather than negatively phrased and focus on what you should do rather than on what you should avoid,” Hatzigeorgiadis says. So, for example, it would be better to say “stay cool” instead of “don’t get upset”. Although both instructions convey the same meaning, you should use positive words rather than negative ones. In this way you can avoid ill results.
Another thing that can make a difference when practicing self-talk is the way you address yourself. According to research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, using “you” rather than “I” when talking to yourself tends to be more effective. The researchers explain that when you think of yourself as another person, it allows you to give more objective and useful feedback(反馈意见).
8. What does the author say about self-talk
A. It is a daily habit for everyone. B. It can make people feel better.
C. It may help strengthen memory. D. It is always an unconscious behavior.
9. What can be concluded from Hatzigeorgiadis’ explanation
A. Self-talk occurs in different situations. B. Self-talk usually makes one brave.
C. Self-talk arises with various feelings. D. Self-talk is closely linked with a certain task.
10. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Confusing. B. Useless. C. Harmful. D. Unbearable.
11. What do the last two paragraphs focus on
A. How to vary self-talk. B. What to do with self-talk.
C. How to benefit from self-talk. D. What to express in self-talk.
D
Do you know that forests cover an estimated 38 percent of the total land surface of the European Union (EU) And that these extensive areas covered with trees and underbrush need to be protected so they can continue to do good for the environment for the next generation Now the EU has just come up with its ambitious new “Forest Strategy”.
Forests can fight against climate change and prevent biodiversity loss. They can reduce the impacts of climate change by cooling down cities, protecting us from heavy flooding, and reducing drought impacts. They are valuable ecosystems that are home to a major part of the world’s plants and animals. But forests also improve our health and well-being through functions like water regulation, erosion(侵蚀) control and air purification. And they serve as ideal settings for “recreation, relaxation and learning, as well as securing livelihoods”.
This new European-wide forest conservation vision takes in an impressive commitment to plant a minimum of three billion additional trees over the next decade. This is an ambitious plan but a long overdue one because forests have been battered by severe weather and human impacts, particularly the demand for wood over the last ten years. As the EU Observer puts it, “extreme weather events and the increasing demand for forest services and products, driven by wood-based bioenergy and international trade, have accelerated tree cover loss in the last decade.”
This EU strategy takes into account the complexity of forest sustainability(可持续性). Observation, knowledge exchange, ongoing monitoring and close cooperation between public and private organizations and individuals are also key elements in this new continent-wide forest protection strategy.
This is a future-focused blueprint, designed to protect these precious green areas, and ensure that the trees and greenery are here to stay!
12. Why are two questions raised in the beginning
A. To show the EU’s forest coverage. B. To call on people to protect forests.
C. To encourage more forest expansion. D. To explain the reason for the strategy.
13. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 2
A. The importance of forests. B. The environmental role of forests.
C. The background of the strategy. D. The urgency of the strategy.
14. What does the underlined word “battered” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Struck. B. Controlled.
C. Damaged. D. Removed.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Planting Trees for the World B. Taking Forests into the Future
C. EU’s Action to Protect the Earth D. Irreplaceable Benefits of Forests
高三二轮复习 阅读理解(石室安魂卷1-5)专项训练
真题多维细目表
命题规律与备考策略：
1.阅读理解的文章体裁以说明文为主,以应用文、议论文、记叙文为辅。
2.从设题角度看，阅读理解的考频由高到低为:细节理解，推理判断，主旨要义，猜测词义。
备考过程中，要力求做到:
①弄清关键词汇、短语的确切含义，深人分析长难句，每周进行1至2次精读训练；
②提高阅读速度和准确度，采用正确的阅读方法, 注意力集中在语意上，多用略读、跳读、扫读和回读的快捷方法，最短的时间内找寻关键词、主题句及作者意图等重要信息。
3.阅读理解(高2023届石室安魂卷1-5)再现：
卷1：
A
Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California’s well-known Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside a super-clean and highly automated silicon chip(硅片) factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet, providing lots of fun and interactive learning for children and adults.
Getting Here
The museum is conveniently located near the Montague Expressway exit off Highway 101 in Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Visiting Hours
● Monday—Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
● Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Note: Please call in advance to ensure that we are open, as we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time.
Tour Information
Student Tours and Field Trips Museum staff accompany students and youth groups as they explore the complex world of silicon technology to help them understand how Intel is changing the way we live, work, and play. Students learn about Intel microprocessor history, silicon chip design, and chip fabrication(制造). Interactive exhibits encourage students to explore concepts in a fun and educational manner. Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for students in grades 2—12, including hands-on classes in the Learning Lab.
Group Tours Guided group tours are offered daily by advance reservation. Self-paced visits are always welcome. Drop-in requests for guided tours will be accepted, if possible. However, advance reservations are recommended.
To schedule a tour, call 408-765-5050 or email us at museum@.
1. What do we know about the Intel Museum
A. It holds private events. B. It has a high-tech factory.
C. It is open daily to the public. D. It is supported by Silicon Valley.
2. Which is the feature of field trips
A. They require advance reservations. B. They offer students interactive exhibits.
C. They display technologies of Intel. D. They’re tailored to specific grade levels.
3. What is the text
A. A guide. B. An announcement. C. A review. D. A recommendation.
【全文翻译】
去加利福尼亚著名的硅谷这个高科技世界的幕后看看吧。看看这个超干净、高度自动化的硅片工厂的内部是什么样子，然后看一看那些给我们提供工作、学习、玩耍和交流的新方式的技术。英特尔博物馆占地1万平方英尺，给予儿童和成人诸多乐趣并能让他们进行互动性的学习。
路线
博物馆位于加利福尼亚州圣克拉拉市蒙塔古高速公路出口附近101号公路，交通十分便利。邮政编码为95054。
参观时间
周一至周五，上午9点至下午6点
周六，上午10点至下午5点
注意：博物馆偶尔会因为要举办仅限于家庭、组织或俱乐部的社交聚会而闭馆，因此，请提前致电，以确保此处开放参观。
观光信息
学生观光和实地考察 在学生和青年团体探索硅谷技术这个复杂的世界时，博物馆的工作人员会加入他们，以帮助他们理解英特尔是如何改变我们的生活、工作和娱乐方式的。学生们会了解到英特尔微型处理器的历史、硅芯片的设计及制造。互动式展览鼓励学生们用一种有趣又兼具教育意义的方式来探究这些概念。实地考察项目持续两小时，所有的内容都经过精心设计，完全满足2至12年级学生的需求，其中包括在学习实验室内进行的实践课程。
团体参观 博物馆每天都有导游团，需要提前预定。本馆一直都欢迎游客自主参观。如有可能，访客在未预约的情况下要求参加导游团，我们也予以接纳。不过，建议提前预约。
预约参观，请拨打408-765-5050或者发送电子邮件到museum@。
【临考密押】押素材：高考英语阅读理解A篇往往选取既贴近生活又能开阔视野的语篇，如2021全国乙卷A篇介绍世界上最大的几个体育场。本篇阅读涉及博物馆参观事宜，符合高考选材规律。
【语篇导读】本文是应用文，主题语境是“人与社会”。文章介绍了去英特尔博物馆参观的具体事宜。
【熟词新义】advance 常用义：n. 前进，行进；进展 文章义：adj. 预先的，事先的
例：advance reservations 预订
1. A【解析】理解具体信息题。根据Visiting Hours部分中的“we close for having a social gathering limited to members of a family, organization, or club from time to time”可知，英特尔博物馆会为了举办私人活动而闭馆。故选A项。
2. D【解析】理解具体信息题。根据Tour Information部分中的“Field trip programs last two hours and are all carefully designed so that they’re exactly right for… grades 2—12”可知，实地考察之旅是为2至12年级的学生定制的。故选D项。
【考场技法】“断章取义”寻依据：部分理解具体信息题的解答可采用“寻读法”，即考生解题时可根据文章的结构和写作顺序，有针对性地寻读，迅速锁定关键词语，然后加以重点理解、分析。
3. A【解析】理解文章类型题。文章介绍了去英特尔博物馆参观的具体事宜，包括地点、开放时间、参观信息等，由此可推知，本文是一则指南。故选A项。
【临考密押】押角度：考查对文章类型的推断｜押题指数★★★
B
When the news came that my mother was hospitalized for a heart attack, I was in Peru on a hiking(徒步旅行) trip. That evening, before I could board the plane to Italy, I was informed that she had passed away. Sadness and the feeling of not being there for my mother when she needed me most broke all excuses I’d made up to stay away trying to make it as a “travel writer”. There wasn’t much I could do to stop that urge to denounce myself.
My mother Tundra stayed in her northern Italian world most of her life, where I always stood out as a freak(怪人) and the one doing worthless silly things. But my stories from distant places aroused her curiosity and brought her comfort. To her, I was a courageous adventurer, and her words towards my achievements which are insignificant now pushed me forward on that unconventional path.
After handling my mother’s affairs in Italy, I decided to leave for Penang Island, one of the most visited places in Penang, Malaysia. With all the international travel I’d done, in truth I’d always treated it more like a stop for necessary and urgent breaks, rather than a proper destination. Yet then, I missed its atmosphere that made me feel at home somehow.
Returning there, I reconnected with backwoods by going on hikes. It was hard to put my feelings into words, but the rainforest held something uniquely comforting. This experience was similar to stepping into an ancient, purer world that made one consider human nature and problems. Besides, the sound of strange insects was almost like a language, whispering to me that I should let go of the past, and only focus on current life. Like an oil leak, that suffering fell out of me and into every footprint left. 18 months passing, I look back on the time spent in the natural world and timeless environment, knowing I’ve pulled through.
4. What does the underlined word “denounce” mean in the first paragraph
A. Blame. B. Support. C. Doubt. D. Encourage.
5. What’s the attitude of the author’s mother to his travel
A. Worried. B. Favorable.
C. Disapproving. D. Excited.
6. What did Penang Island mean to the author in the past
A. A special second home. B. A hard-to-reach destination.
C. A distant tourist attraction. D. A much-needed resting place.
7. What does the author intend to tell in the text
A. Hiking builds up his confidence.
B. Penang is a good place to restart.
C. Nature helps him overcome sorrow.
D. It’s important to live in the moment.
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当我得知母亲因为心脏病住院的消息时，我正在秘鲁徒步旅行。在我登机去意大利之前的那天晚上，有人告知我她去世了。悲痛以及那种当母亲最需要我时我却没有陪在她身边的感觉打破了我为试图成为一名成功的“旅行作家”而编造的所有离开的借口。我无法阻止想要谴责自己的冲动。
我的母亲Tundra在意大利的北部度过了她绝大多数的时光。在那里，我总是作为一个怪人以及做着无用且愚蠢的事而引人注目。但是从远方传来的有关我的故事让母亲感到好奇和宽慰。对她而言，我是一名勇敢的冒险家，她对我如今微不足道的成就的评价推动着我在那条非传统的道路上前进。
在意大利处理完我母亲的后事之后，我决定前往槟榔屿，那里是马来西亚槟榔屿州最受欢迎的旅游景点之一。事实上，在我经历的所有国际旅行中，我总是将这里当作一个必要和紧急的休息站点，而不是一个合适的目的地。但是那时候，我怀念槟榔屿在某种程度上让我感到舒服的那种氛围。
回到那里后，我通过徒步旅行与那些边远地区重新建立了联系。这难以用语言表达出来，但是雨林拥有某种独特的舒适感。这种体验就像就像进入一个古老的、纯净的世界，让人去思考人性和问题。此外，不寻常的昆虫的叫声简直就像一门语言，对着我低语，叫我应该放下过去，只关注当下的生活。就像石油泄漏一样，那种痛苦从我的身体里流出来，渗入我留下的每一个足迹中。18个月过去后，我回顾着在这个自然世界和永恒的环境中度过的时光，我知道我已经渡过了这一难关。
【临考密押】押素材：高考阅读理解记叙文选材的一大趋势是弱化叙事性，增强议论性和思辨性，如2021全国甲卷C篇（滑板让作者找到了归属感）、2020全国I卷B篇（重读图书的感悟）、2019全国II卷B篇（志愿者工作经历及意义）。本文介绍作者通过在大自然中进行徒步旅行走出悲伤，对于培养考生良好的思维品质有积极的引导作用。
【语篇导读】本文是记叙文，主题语境是“人与自我”。作者的母亲心脏病突发去世，作者因在秘鲁徒步旅行错过了与母亲见最后一面的机会，他陷入了深深的痛苦与自责中，后来在大自然中进行徒步旅行帮助作者走出了悲伤。
【词汇积累】stand out 显眼，突出 unconventional adj. 不因循守旧的，不因袭的，新奇的
feel at home舒适自在，无拘无束 put sth. into words 用语言表达
【难句分析】Sadness and the feeling（主语） of not being there for my mother (when she needed me most)（of短语修饰the feeling，其中when引导时间状语从句）broke（谓语） all excuses（宾语） I’d made up to stay away (trying to make it as a “travel writer” )（定语从句，修饰excuses，该从句中现在分词短语作状语）.
译文：悲痛以及那种当母亲最需要我的时候我没有陪伴在她身边的感觉打破了我为试图成为一名成功的“旅行作家”而编造的所有离开的借口。
4. A【解析】理解词汇题。根据画线词前的“Sadness and the feeling of not being there for my mother… trying to make it as a ‘travel writer’”可知，在母亲最需要作者的时候，作者没能陪伴在她身边，并且他以前为试图成为一名成功的“旅行作家”找了很多借口离家，所以作者除了悲伤外，还感到深深的自责。故blame一词能解释画线词的意思。
【考场技法】分析语境猜生词：一个单词在文章中的确切含义和它所处的语境是分不开的，所以可借助上下文对生词的意思进行合乎逻辑的推测。如本题所考查的画线词前提到在母亲最需要作者的时候，他没能陪伴在她身边，所以画线词所在部分应承接上文讲述作者的感受，再结合选项即可选出正确答案。
【临考密押】押考点：5年14考｜考查根据上下文推测词汇含义的能力｜押题指数★★★★★
5. B【解析】理解态度题。根据第二段的“To her, I was a courageous adventurer… on that unconventional path”可知，对母亲来说，作者是一个勇敢的冒险家，她的话语推动着作者在这条非传统的道路上前行。由此可推断，作者的母亲对他的旅行是支持的。
6. D【解析】理解具体信息题。根据第三段的“in truth I’d always treated it more like a stop for necessary and urgent breaks, rather than a proper destination”可知，过去作者把槟榔屿当成一个进行必需的休息的停留地，故选D。
7. C【解析】理解主旨要义题。通读全文尤其是最后一段的“Like an oil leak, that suffering fell… I’ve pulled through”可知，作者主要讲述了在雨林中进行徒步旅行让作者走出了母亲离世给他带来的悲伤，故选C。
C
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman presented her poem at a president’s inauguration(就职典礼) and was the very first poet to speak at the Super Bowl. Her words were inspirational. And so were her gestures.
Gorman is an original who moves her hands in ways that bring her thoughts to life. She presented her poem in a way that allowed us to see her and feel her unique experience at the inauguration. Her gestures were designed to underline what she conveyed, which they did beautifully. She pointed her two thumbs(拇指) toward her shoulders as she said, “In a time when a skinny girl can dream of becoming president…”, making it clear that the dream was hers.
Gestures are not mere hand-waving — they convey images that can expand the speech they accompany. During the Super Bowl, Gorman recited her poem praising three “captains” for their efforts as the leader, physician and educator. When describing how the ICU nurse manager’s work would be written down, she used her hands to hold an imaginary book. She accented her description of frontline workers by drawing an imaginary line. She not only provided her audience with a valuable vocabulary lesson, but explained what these frontline workers’ work means clearly.
Gestures offer a window onto our mind. Such a moment occurred when Gorman described getting the invitation to present herself at an activity. She said, “I got this call online,” while making a telephone gesture. She showed us with her gesture that the distanced and relatively inactive online communication has not replaced traditional forms of communication for her.
We’re in a period when communication is not easy and misunderstandings are common. It would help to learn to carry on conversations with gestures. They can’t solve problems we have in understanding each other, but recognizing how much of our mind is hidden in our hands is an important first step.
8. Why did Gorman use gestures at the inauguration
A. To stress her words. B. To show her unique experience.
C. To convey her enthusiasm. D. To make her speech impressive.
9. Which of the following words best describe Gorman’s speech at the Super Bowl
A. Far-reaching and touching. B. Inspirational and flexible.
C. Vivid and educational. D. Creative and humorous.
10. How does the author prove her point in the text
A. By making contrasts. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By providing explanations.
11. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a youth poet. B. To show a method of using gestures.
C. To discuss Gorman’s style. D. To recommend a communication skill.
【全文翻译】
国家青年桂冠诗人Amanda Gorman在总统就职典礼上朗诵了她的诗歌，并且是第一位在超级杯大赛上做演讲的诗人。她的话鼓舞人心。她的手势同样如此。
Gorman是一个独特的人，她讲话时的手部动作使得她表达的思想栩栩如生。她在就职典礼上以一种能让我们看到她并感受到她独特的经历的方式呈现了她的诗歌。她的手势旨在强调她所传达的内容，它们完成得很好。在她说"从前有一个瘦弱的女孩，可以梦想成为总统"时，她用她的两个拇指指着她的肩膀，又把两只手从头上移开，明确表示出这些梦想是她的。
手势不仅仅是挥手——它们传达的图像可以放大它们所伴随的语音。在超级杯大赛期间，Gorman朗诵了她的诗歌，赞扬了三位"队长"作为领导者、医生和教育家的努力。在描述ICU护士经理的工作将如何被写下来时，她用手拿着一本想象的书。她通过在沙子上画一条假想的线来强调她对一线工作者的描述。她不仅为听众提供了宝贵的词汇课，而且清楚地描述了这些一线工作者工作的含义。
手势为我们的思想提供了一扇窗。当Gorman描述收到邀请参加一个活动时，就出现了这样的时刻：她说，"我在网上接到这个电话，"同时做了一个打电话的手势。她用她的手势向我们表明，对她而言那种疏远和相对不活跃的线上沟通并没有取代传统的沟通方式。
我们正处于沟通不易、误解普遍的时期。学习用手势进行对话将是有帮助的。它们不能解决我们在相互理解时遇到的问题，但认识到我们手势中隐藏了多少想法是重要的第一步。
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