2023届高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练 阅读理解专题十二（含答案）
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高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练 阅读理解专题十二
①
Long before he became “Chief Twit” of Twitter, Elon Musk had a different obsession: making Teslas drive themselves. Musk has described the Tesla “Full Self-Driving” technology as “the difference between Tesla being worth a lot of money and being worth basically zero,” but his dream of autonomous cars is hitting roadblocks.
In recent weeks, Tesla has recalled and suspended the rollout of the technology to eligible vehicles amid concerns that its cars could disobey the speed limit and blow through stop signs. Customer complaints have been piling up, including a lawsuit filed in federal court last month claiming that Musk has overstated the technology’s capabilities. And regulators and government officials are scrutinizing Tesla’s system and its past claims as evidence of safety problems mounts.
In interviews, former tesla employees who worked on Tesla’s driver-assistance software attributed the company’s troubles to the rapid pace of development, costcutting measures like Musk’s decision to eliminate radar — which strayed from industry practice — and other problems unique to Tesla. They said Musk’s erratic leadership style also played a role, forcing them to work at a breakneck pace to develop the technology and to push it out to the public before it was ready. Some said they are worried that, even today, the software is not safe to be used on public roads.
Meanwhile, Musk pulled dozens of Tesla engineers to work with code at twitter, the struggling social media platform Musk purchased with fanfare last fall. Earlier this month, after tesla failed to announce a big new product on investor day, the company’s stock sank 6 percent. Musk has defended the company’s actions as long-term bets, with the prospect of unlocking tremendous value, and Tesla has said vehicles in full self-driving crash at a rate at least five times less than vehicles driving normally.
But the story of full Self-driving offers a vivid example of how the world’s richest person has complicated one of his biggest bets through rash decision-making, a stubborn insistence on doing things differently, and unyielding confidence in a vision that has yet to be proven.
【The Washington Post (March 19, 2023)】
1.Why does the author quote Musk in paragraph one
A. To indicate that he is unsatisfied with the current situation
B. To emphasize that he attaches significance to self-driving
C. To argue that his obsession is not realistic at all
D. To introduce his amount of wealthy before he became “Chief Twit”
2. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A. The roots of the customer complaints
B. The advanced technologies of Tesla
C. The industry regulations on self-driving
D. The company’s recent troubles
3. Which of the following statements is wrong about Tesla
A. Musk removed radar in order to cut cost
B. The technology was far from mature when it was applied
C. Musk made dozens of Tesla engineers to work day and night to purchase Twitter
D. Musk pushed employees to work at a very fast and dangerous pace to develop the technology
4. How does the author think of Musk’s leadership
A. confident
B. doubtful
C. uncertain
D. satisfied
②
Do you think you could spot a narcissist People throw around the term loosely to describe those who are self-absorbed, entitled and manipulative –-from overbearing parents to destructive exes. But narcissism is a complex phenomenon that often is misunderstood and oversimplified.
Narcissists can be controlling and intolerant while refusing to acknowledge wrongdoings. Instead, they’ll use an array of manipulative strategies to escape blame and perpetuate abuse.
Gaslighting
Ever felt like you were second guessing your sanity You may have been a victim of gaslighting, a manipulation strategy that makes someone question their memories or sense of reality. Gaslighting doesn’t just happen in relation to big events or issues, it can occur over little things as a way to plant self-doubt and shift the power dynamic.
Some examples include: Lying about or denying something and refusing to admit the lie even when you show them proof. Changing the subject or refusing to listen when confronted about a lie or other gaslighting behavior. Telling you that you’re overreacting when you call them out.
Baiting
When a narcissist isn’t getting the attention they want from victims, they can deliberately provoke or trigger them by “baiting.” They may, for instance, insult somebody they know you care about or make inflammatory, false accusations about you. Other examples of baiting include: Overt insults such as mocking, taunting and ridiculing with offensive jibes. Guilt-tripping or playing the victim and blaming others for their own unhappiness, to elicit a response. Intimidation and threats to provoke fear or anxiety in order to keep the recipient compliant. For instance, they may threaten to publicly expose secrets, vulnerabilities or insecurities.
Hoovering
Toxic exes may try to reenter our lives under the guise of change: They’ll say they’ve grown into a more loving partner and even offer up tempting gifts. But do they mean it
Narcissists use “hoovering” to suck someone back into an emotionally abusive relationship through manipulation--- only to continue the cycle of abuse.
Someone who has actually changed will acknowledge the hurt they’ve caused or take behavioral steps like therapy. Instead, a hooverer will say something like, “‘Baby, if you take me back, we’re going to buy that house’ . So the coming back becomes enticing because it offers things they know the person wants.
Trauma bond
Why is it difficult for some people to leave the narcissists in their lives They may be “trauma bonded,” which describes an unhealthy relationship between an abuser and their victim.
For example, one might start to connect with, understand or even become defensive of the person who is abusing them. This is because moments of distress and devaluation are often juxtaposed with intermittent positivity or intimacy, making it difficult to leave these situations. The victim may also try to rationalize or justify the abuse they’re experiencing and consequently form an emotional attachment to their abuser.
【USA Today (March 22, 2023)】
1. Which of the following characteristics concerning a narcissist is wrong
A. He is likely to control and manipulate others
B. He is likely to be modest and ready to admit all his mistakes
C. He is likely to be only concerned about or interested in himself
D. He is likely to be unwilling to accept ideas that are different from his own
2. If someone insists that an event or behavior you witnessed never happened and that you’re remembering it wrong, which manipulative strategy he is using
A. Gaslighting
B. Baiting
C. Hoovering
D. Trauma bond
3. If someone says ‘I won’t work at the bar anymore if we get back together.’ which manipulative strategy he is using
A. Gaslighting
B. Baiting
C. Hoovering
D. Trauma bond
4. What do the three manipulative strategies have in common
A. All of them insult somebody to cause very strong feelings of anger
B. All of them suck someone back into an emotionally abusive relationship
C. All of them aim to escape blame and make abuse continue for a long time
D. All of them intimidate and threaten to provoke fear or anxiety
③
A Native American group that’s trying to stop an effort to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States told a full federal appeals court panel Tuesday that the project would prevent Apaches from exercising their religion by destroying land they consider sacred.
U.S. federal government plans for a land swap that will allow Resolution Copper to build the mine will destroy the land in eastern Arizona known as Oak Flat, “barring the Apaches from ever accessing it again and ending their core religious practices forever,” said an attorney Luke.
The Apache group is seeking to halt the land swap while the case plays out in court. Apache Stronghold sued the U.S. government under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to protect the place tribal members call Chi’chil Bildagoteel, an area dotted with ancient oak groves and traditional plants the Apaches consider essential to their religion.
Resolution Copper, a joint venture of global mining firms Rio Tinto and BHP, has said it continues to address concerns raised about the project, but noted there is significant local support for the mine. It says the project has the potential to supply enough copper to meet up to one-quarter of U.S. demand, adding up to $1 billion a year to Arizona’s economy and creating thousands of local jobs.
“Oak Flat is where my people have come to connect with our Creator for millennia, and we have the right to continue that sacred tradition,” Wendsler Nosie Sr. of Apache Stronghold said in a statement.“Today we stood up in court for that right, determined to stop those who think that our place of worship can be treated differently simply because it lacks four walls and a steeple.” The Poor People’s Campaign, environmental groups and the National Congress of American Indians are among many groups backing Apache Stronghold’s fight.
【USA Today (March 22, 2023)】
1. Why was the construction of the copper mine opposed by the Apaches
A. It will violate the federal regulations on sustainable development
B. It will destroy the land and end their core religious practices
C. It will prevent the Apaches from farming in that area
D. It will put the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into practice
2. The underlined word “halt” can be best replaced by_________.
A. put off
B. leave off
C. turn off
D. pay off
3. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The Apaches agree the sacred tradition should be worshiped because of its long history
B. Not a single local resident support for the mine according to Resolution Copper
C. There is enough copper to meet U.S. demand
D. Many groups are backing the government to build one of the largest copper mines
4. What’s the best title of the passage
A. Apaches tell court copper mine would harm sacred sites
B. Strong resolution to meet the copper demand in America
C. A crash between Native American group and the federal government
D. How to balance economy promotion and cultural relics preservation
答案
BDCB
BACC
BBAA
①
Long before he became “Chief Twit” of Twitter, Elon Musk had a different obsession: making Teslas drive themselves. Musk has described the Tesla “Full Self-Driving” technology as “the difference between Tesla being worth a lot of money and being worth basically zero,” but his dream of autonomous cars is hitting roadblocks.
In recent weeks, Tesla has recalled and suspended the rollout of the technology to eligible vehicles amid concerns that its cars could disobey the speed limit and blow through stop signs. Customer complaints have been piling up, including a lawsuit filed in federal court last month claiming that Musk has overstated the technology’s capabilities. And regulators and government officials are scrutinizing Tesla’s system and its past claims as evidence of safety problems mounts.
In interviews, former tesla employees who worked on Tesla’s driver-assistance software attributed the company’s troubles to the rapid pace of development, costcutting measures like Musk’s decision to eliminate radar — which strayed from industry practice — and other problems unique to Tesla. They said Musk’s erratic leadership style also played a role, forcing them to work at a breakneck pace to develop the technology and to push it out to the public before it was ready. Some said they are worried that, even today, the software is not safe to be used on public roads.
Meanwhile, Musk pulled dozens of Tesla engineers to work with code at twitter, the struggling social media platform Musk purchased with fanfare last fall. Earlier this month, after tesla failed to announce a big new product on investor day, the company’s stock sank 6 percent. Musk has defended the company’s actions as long-term bets, with the prospect of unlocking tremendous value, and Tesla has said vehicles in full self-driving crash at a rate at least five times less than vehicles driving normally.
But the story of full Self-driving offers a vivid example of how the world’s richest person has complicated one of his biggest bets through rash decision-making, a stubborn insistence on doing things differently, and unyielding confidence in a vision that has yet to be proven.
【The Washington Post (March 19, 2023)】
1.Why does the author quote Musk in paragraph one
A. To indicate that he is unsatisfied with the current situation
B. To emphasize that he attaches significance to self-driving
C. To argue that his obsession is not realistic at all
D. To introduce his amount of wealthy before he became “Chief Twit”
2. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A. The roots of the customer complaints
B. The advanced technologies of Tesla
C. The industry regulations on self-driving
D. The company’s recent troubles
3. Which of the following statements is wrong about Tesla
A. Musk removed radar in order to cut cost
B. The technology was far from mature when it was applied
C. Musk made dozens of Tesla engineers to work day and night to purchase Twitter
D. Musk pushed employees to work at a very fast and dangerous pace to develop the technology
4. How does the author think of Musk’s leadership
A. confident
B. doubtful
C. uncertain
D. satisfied
②
Do you think you could spot a narcissist People throw around the term loosely to describe those who are self-absorbed, entitled and manipulative –-from overbearing parents to destructive exes. But narcissism is a complex phenomenon that often is misunderstood and oversimplified.
Narcissists can be controlling and intolerant while refusing to acknowledge wrongdoings. Instead, they’ll use an array of manipulative strategies to escape blame and perpetuate abuse.
Gaslighting
Ever felt like you were second guessing your sanity You may have been a victim of gaslighting, a manipulation strategy that makes someone question their memories or sense of reality. Gaslighting doesn’t just happen in relation to big events or issues, it can occur over little things as a way to plant self-doubt and shift the power dynamic.
Some examples include: Lying about or denying something and refusing to admit the lie even when you show them proof. Changing the subject or refusing to listen when confronted about a lie or other gaslighting behavior. Telling you that you’re overreacting when you call them out.
Baiting
When a narcissist isn’t getting the attention they want from victims, they can deliberately provoke or trigger them by “baiting.” They may, for instance, insult somebody they know you care about or make inflammatory, false accusations about you. Other examples of baiting include: Overt insults such as mocking, taunting and ridiculing with offensive jibes. Guilt-tripping or playing the victim and blaming others for their own unhappiness, to elicit a response. Intimidation and threats to provoke fear or anxiety in order to keep the recipient compliant. For instance, they may threaten to publicly expose secrets, vulnerabilities or insecurities.
Hoovering
Toxic exes may try to reenter our lives under the guise of change: They’ll say they’ve grown into a more loving partner and even offer up tempting gifts. But do they mean it
Narcissists use “hoovering” to suck someone back into an emotionally abusive relationship through manipulation--- only to continue the cycle of abuse.
Someone who has actually changed will acknowledge the hurt they’ve caused or take behavioral steps like therapy. Instead, a hooverer will say something like, “‘Baby, if you take me back, we’re going to buy that house’ . So the coming back becomes enticing because it offers things they know the person wants.
Trauma bond
Why is it difficult for some people to leave the narcissists in their lives They may be “trauma bonded,” which describes an unhealthy relationship between an abuser and their victim.
For example, one might start to connect with, understand or even become defensive of the person who is abusing them. This is because moments of distress and devaluation are often juxtaposed with intermittent positivity or intimacy, making it difficult to leave these situations. The victim may also try to rationalize or justify the abuse they’re experiencing and consequently form an emotional attachment to their abuser.
【USA Today (March 22, 2023)】
1. Which of the following characteristics concerning a narcissist is wrong
A. He is likely to control and manipulate others
B. He is likely to be modest and ready to admit all his mistakes
C. He is likely to be only concerned about or interested in himself
D. He is likely to be unwilling to accept ideas that are different from his own
2. If someone insists that an event or behavior you witnessed never happened and that you’re remembering it wrong, which manipulative strategy he is using
A. Gaslighting
B. Baiting
C. Hoovering
D. Trauma bond
3. If someone says ‘I won’t work at the bar anymore if we get back together.’ which manipulative strategy he is using
A. Gaslighting
B. Baiting
C. Hoovering
D. Trauma bond
4. What do the three manipulative strategies have in common
A. All of them insult somebody to cause very strong feelings of anger
B. All of them suck someone back into an emotionally abusive relationship
C. All of them aim to escape blame and make abuse continue for a long time
D. All of them intimidate and threaten to provoke fear or anxiety
③
A Native American group that’s trying to stop an effort to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States told a full federal appeals court panel Tuesday that the project would prevent Apaches from exercising their religion by destroying land they consider sacred.
U.S. federal government plans for a land swap that will allow Resolution Copper to build the mine will destroy the land in eastern Arizona known as Oak Flat, “barring the Apaches from ever accessing it again and ending their core religious practices forever,” said an attorney Luke.
The Apache group is seeking to halt the land swap while the case plays out in court. Apache Stronghold sued the U.S. government under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to protect the place tribal members call Chi’chil Bildagoteel, an area dotted with ancient oak groves and traditional plants the Apaches consider essential to their religion.
Resolution Copper, a joint venture of global mining firms Rio Tinto and BHP, has said it continues to address concerns raised about the project, but noted there is significant local support for the mine. It says the project has the potential to supply enough copper to meet up to one-quarter of U.S. demand, adding up to $1 billion a year to Arizona’s economy and creating thousands of local jobs.
“Oak Flat is where my people have come to connect with our Creator for millennia, and we have the right to continue that sacred tradition,” Wendsler Nosie Sr. of Apache Stronghold said in a statement.“Today we stood up in court for that right, determined to stop those who think that our place of worship can be treated differently simply because it lacks four walls and a steeple.” The Poor People’s Campaign, environmental groups and the National Congress of American Indians are among many groups backing Apache Stronghold’s fight.
【USA Today (March 22, 2023)】
1. Why was the construction of the copper mine opposed by the Apaches
A. It will violate the federal regulations on sustainable development
B. It will destroy the land and end their core religious practices
C. It will prevent the Apaches from farming in that area
D. It will put the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into practice
2. The underlined word “halt” can be best replaced by_________.
A. put off
B. leave off
C. turn off
D. pay off
3. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The Apaches agree the sacred tradition should be worshiped because of its long history
B. Not a single local resident support for the mine according to Resolution Copper
C. There is enough copper to meet U.S. demand
D. Many groups are backing the government to build one of the largest copper mines
4. What’s the best title of the passage
A. Apaches tell court copper mine would harm sacred sites
B. Strong resolution to meet the copper demand in America
C. A crash between Native American group and the federal government
D. How to balance economy promotion and cultural relics preservation
答案
BDCB
BACC
BBAA