2024届高考英语二轮复习专题突破题型一　阅读理解 第一节　最新考情面面观 课件 (共78张PPT)

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题型一　阅读理解
第一节　最新考情面面观
一、 研读三年新考情
试　卷 A B C D 考点分类
2023 新高考
Ⅰ卷 应用文：自
行车租赁项
目 记叙文：制
造生态机器
净化污水 说明文：数
字极简主义
生活方式 说明文：
“群体智
慧”效应 细节6/推理
7/猜词1/主
旨1
2023 新高考
Ⅱ卷 应用文：黄
石国家公园
护林项目 记叙文：
Urban
Sprouts花
园项目 说明文：书
籍对人类的
影响 说明文：创
造一种语言
让人类和自
然互动 细节6/推理
7/猜词1/主
旨1
试　卷 A B C D 考点分类
2022 新高考
Ⅰ卷 应用文：文
学概论课程
评分规定 说明文：为
减少食物浪
费做出努力 说明文：养
鸡项目提高
老年人的幸
福感 说明文：饮
食的改变促
成语音的演
化 细节6/推理
7/猜词1/主
旨1
2022 新高考
Ⅱ卷 应用文：儿
童博物馆集
体游 记叙文：误
把书籍当平
板电脑 说明文：新
装置检测司
机是否分心 说明文：锻
炼对心脏的
好处 细节9/推理
3/猜词2/主
旨1
试　卷 A B C D 考点分类
2021 新高考
Ⅰ卷 应用文：罗
马旅社的特
点 记叙文：演
奏时“翻乐
谱的人” 说明文：美
国联邦的鸭
票计划 说明文：情
商的作用和
意义 细节8/推理
4/猜词1/主
旨2
2021 新高考
Ⅱ卷 应用文：夏
天约克郡的
四个活动 记叙文：照
顾老虎幼崽
的故事 记叙文：老
师用自己的
奖金让艺术
走进学校 说明文：开
发机器人监
测牛的健康
状况 细节11/推
理2/猜词1/
主旨1
题源出处：高考中的阅读短文大都来源于英文原版书籍、报纸、杂志
和国外网站等。
题型特点：题型以细节理解题和推理判断题为主，以主旨大意题和词
义猜测题为辅。
主题语境：所选文章均围绕人与自我、人与社会、人与自然三大主
题，更加突出对自我的思考，更加关注自我的全面发展，强调劳动意
识、审美情趣和创新精神。
核心素养：落实核心素养考查，引导学生养成喜爱读书、善于求知的
学习习惯，培育自尊自爱、自信自强的思维品质，倡导爱护自然、热
衷环保的生态理念。
二、 探究七类设题点
高考英语阅读理解的命题点有一定规律可循，掌握命题规律，能帮
助考生明确阅读时应该重点关注的内容，抓住阅读的常考处，提高阅读
的针对性，为准确解题圈定信息源。
1　篇首、篇尾、段首、段尾处
一篇文章的主题句（尤其是C、 D两篇文章）经常出现在首段，一
个段落的主题句经常出现在段首。另外，首段的末句或第二段的首句也
是文章主题句的常设处。文章的尾段或段落的结尾一般会是概括或总结
性的陈述，经常会得出某种结论或提出某个建议。
因此，文章的篇首、篇尾、段首、段尾处经常被作为篇章阅读设题
的主要题眼，而且大多是考查对文章或段落主旨的理解。
典例分析1
（2023·新高考Ⅰ卷C节选）The goal of this book is to make the case for
digital minimalism， including a detailed exploration of what it asks and why
it works， and then to teach you how to adopt this philosophy if you decide
it’s right for you.
To do so， I divided the book into two parts. In Part One， I describe
the philosophical foundations of digital minimalism， starting with an
examination of the forces that are making so many people’s digital lives
increasingly intolerable， before moving on to a detailed discussion of the
digital minimalism philosophy.
A. Teaching critical thinking skills.
B. Advocating a simple digital lifestyle.
C. Solving philosophical problems.
D. Promoting the use of a digital device.
What is the book aimed at？
[思路点拨] 根据第一段“The goal of this book is to make the case for
digital minimalism， including a detailed exploration of what it asks and why
it works， and then to teach you how to adopt this philosophy if you decide
it’s right for you.”可知，这本书的目的是倡导简单的数字生活方式。
[答案]
B　
典例分析2
（2022·全国甲卷B节选）Goffin’s cockatoos， a kind of small parrot
native to Australasia， have been shown to have similar shape-recognition
abilities to a two-year-old human. Though not known to use tools in the
wild， the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a
recent experiment， cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it.
The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape， and the
birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting
the correct “key” would let out the nut.
Which can be a suitable title for the passage？
A. Cockatoos： quick error checkers
B. Cockatoos： independent learners
C. Cockatoos： clever signal-readers
D. Cockatoos： skilful shape-sorters
[思路点拨] 本题是在首段设题。根据“Goffin’s cockatoos， a kind of
small parrot native to Australasia， have been shown to have similar shape-
recognition abilities to a two-year-old human.”可知，本文主要介绍了会
识别形状的凤头鹦鹉。
[答案]
D　
2　文中转折处
作者常常会借用表示转折的连词或副词来引出某个重要的事实或观
点，这类词之后的内容往往表达了作者真实的写作目的、观点或态度，
因此命题人经常会围绕这类词的前后内容来设题。英语文章中常见的表
示转折关系的词有however、 but、 yet、 nevertheless、 while、 though、
although等。另外， indeed、 in fact、 actually等也常常用来表示前后语
义的转折。
典例分析3
（2021·新高考Ⅰ卷B节选）By day， Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his
spare time though he goes on stage beside the pianist Maria Raspopova—not
as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician， but I’ve
learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”
What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner？
A. Read music.
B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs.
D. Fix the instruments.
[思路点拨] 本题是在转折处设题。本段开头提到Titterton是一名律师，
在业余时间，他会出现在舞台上，在钢琴家Maria Raspopova旁边担任她
的翻谱员。根据I’m not a trained musician可知，他不是一名音乐家，然
后用连词but表转折，指出他识乐谱，可以为Maria提供帮助。
[答案]
A　
3　对比和比较处
英语阅读中的对比常常为新老观点的对比、错误观念与正确观念的
对比、新事物与旧事物的对比等；比较则常常为两种或多种事物的优
点、缺点、用途、功能、原理等方面的比较。
常见的表示对比或比较关系的词有like、 unlike、 while、 whereas、
than、 compared with、 in contrast （to）等。解题时要留意这些词，并
注意出现比较级、最高级的地方，另外要厘清对比或比较的对象。
典例分析4
（2021·新高考Ⅰ卷D节选）Although popular belief regarding
emotional intelligence runs far ahead of what research can reasonably
support， the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than
harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much
needed emphasis（重视） on emotion by employers， educators and others
interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional
intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the
functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday
life.
What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence？
A. Favorable.
B. Intolerant.
C. Doubtful.
D. Unclear.
[思路点拨] 本题是在比较处设题。根据“Although popular belief ...more
beneficial than harmful.”可知，作者认为尽管关于情商的普遍看法远远
超过了研究所能合理支持的范畴，但普及的总体效果一直是利大于弊
的。由此可推知，作者支持情商的普及。
[答案]
A　
4　并列、列举、举例处
英语阅读理解中，常用first（ly）、 second（ly）、 third（ly）、
finally、 in addition、 furthermore、 moreover、 above all等表示顺承或并
列关系的词列举出一系列事实情况。
为了使自己的观点更有说服力、更加明确，作者还经常会使用
举例的方法来进行论证，常由as、 such as、 for example、 for
instance、 “take ...as an example”等引出。考生要牢记一般文章
举例处的前后句就是作者想表明的论点，所以在做此类题目时要注
意追本溯源，寻找论点。
典例分析5
（2022·浙江卷A节选）Merebeth’s pet delivery service also satisfies
her wanderlust. It has taken her to every state in the US except Montana，
Washington and Oregon， she says proudly. If she wants to visit a new
place， she will simply find a pet with transport needs there. She travels in
all weathers. She has driven through 55 mph winds in Wyoming， heavy
flooding and storms in Alabama and total whiteout conditions in Kansas.
The underlined word “wanderlust” means a desire to 　　　　.
A. make money
B. try various jobs
C. be close to nature
D. travel to different places
[思路点拨] 本段中的“It has taken her to every state ...”以及“If she
wants to visit a new place ...”都是举例说明画线词，故画线词的意思是
“去不同的地方旅行的欲望”。
[答案]
D　
5　观点态度处
在文章中，作者对于某人或某事物的观点或态度，以及文章中涉及
的其他人或组织机构的观点或态度也常受命题人青睐。解题时要留意文
章中出现的doubt、 appreciate、 hate、 against等表达观点态度的词，以
及一些带有感彩的特殊句式（祈使句、感叹句、反问句等）。
典例分析6
（2023·浙江卷B节选）Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a
few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson，
sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars， and have
so little trash！ A few days later， I came back with my first jars of zero
waste groceries， and my dad commented on how silly it was of me to carry
jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
A. He disapproved of it.
B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it.
D. He didn’t care about it.
What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars？
[思路点拨] 根据“A few days later ...and my dad commented on how silly it
was of me to carry jars everywhere.”可知，作者的父亲认为去哪里都带
着罐子显得很愚蠢。由此可推知，作者的父亲对带着罐子去买杂货的行
为并不赞成。
[答案]
A　
6　因果关系处
因果关系阐述了两个事件或者事实之间的内在联系，是作者进
行分析或者得出结论的地方。命题人为了考查考生的阅读能力和逻
辑分析能力，经常会将因果颠倒，考生需要注意辨别实际的因果关
系，防止被迷惑。
表示因果关系的词有because、 as、 for、 since、 because of、 due
to、 as a result of、 result from、 thanks to、 so、 thus、 therefore、
consequently、 hence、 in consequence、 as a result、 lead to、 contribute
to等。有时候文章中虽然没有出现表示因果关系的标志词，但是在逻辑
上也存在着因果关系，这时需要考生自己进行判断和推理。
典例分析7
（2023·全国甲卷B节选）Terri， who now rents a house with friends
in Wandsworth， South West London， says DIY also saves her from losing
any deposit when a tenancy（租期） comes to an end. She adds， “I’ve
moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put
up pictures. So， it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint
a room to avoid any charge when I’ve moved out.”
A. By making it look like before.
B. By furnishing it herself.
C. By splitting the rent with a roommate.
D. By cancelling the rental agreement.
How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented？
[思路点拨] 本题是在因果关系处设题，根据how to cover up holes and
repaint a room可知， Terri是通过给房间重新涂涂料等方式，让它看起来
像以前一样，来避免被扣除租房的押金。
[答案]
A　
7　引言处
英语阅读理解中，作者为了论证自己的观点，常会引用其他人或组
织机构的论断或研究发现，或者引用某人说的话来说明某一件事情。命
题人常会在此处设题。
典例分析8
（2021·新高考Ⅰ卷B节选）“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You
have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find
the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot，” Mr
Titterton explained.
Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage？
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
[思路点拨] 根据Titterton说的话可知，在舞台上为钢琴家翻乐谱的工作
需要许多的技巧才能完成：必须保证不一次性翻两页、必须保证必要时
能回到前面的正确位置找到音乐的重复段。由此可推知，这是一份高要
求的工作。
[答案]
C　
三、 解题短板和策略
阅读理解是考试中的关键题型，在英语学习中至关重要，学生面对
阅读理解，常见的困扰和短板主要集中在以下三个方面。
解题短板 突破策略
词汇关 在阅读文章时考生总会碰
到一些自己不认识的词
汇。近年来，在高考文章
中允许出现一定数量的超
出《普通高中英语课程标
准》所要求掌握的词汇。
正确处理阅读中遇到的生
词，掌握一定的猜测生词
词义的技巧，对于理解文
章及答题都非常重要。 忽略无关紧要的词汇
在考试中，有10％的生词不会干扰考生做
题。所以考生平时要练习对生词的容忍度
和处理生词的技巧，对于这类词不要过多
关注，放心大胆地“跳过去”。
猜出一些关键词汇
有时候一些生词对阅读产生很大的障碍，
对上下文的理解至关重要，考生则必须知
道这些词的精确含义，此时可以利用“词
义猜测题”部分的技法来排除障碍。
解题短板 突破策略
难句关 考生常常在文章中碰到一
些长难句，很多时候这一
类句子是解题的关键。主
要有以下几种： ① 长简单句　　 ② 长并列句 ③ 复合句　　　 ④ 并列复合句 抓大放小
遇到长难句的时候，首先抓住长难句中的
主要成分，再就各个句式进行展开。
1. 先找到句子的主谓部分，如果是主从复
合句，先找到主句的结构，再找从句的结
构。
2. 做题时需要牢记，我们是做阅读理解不
是做语法填空。
解题短板 突破策略
阅读习惯 1. 不抓中心，常常断章取
义； 2. 逐句翻译，消耗大量精
力； 3. 不够自信，推翻第一感
觉。 抓主旨　明细节　强信心
1. 阅读文章时首先要把握文章的主旨大
意，先抓住文章整体结构再去把握文章的
某些细节。先通看一遍文章，再对照题目
回到文章中找答案。
2. 答题时，认真看题干，找关键词句，不
轻易推翻第一感觉。
四、 破解四大类语篇
不同体裁的文章有不同的框架结构。它是文章所呈现的一种组织特
征，既是文章信息的组合方式，也反映出作者的写作思路和情感表达。
一般常考以下几类：
1　故事叙述类
（1） 文章写作特点
故事叙述型文章，文体以记叙文和夹叙夹议文为主。该类文章以写
人、记事为主要内容，以叙述和描写为表达方式。
以写人为主的描写型文章，英语中常遇到的就是传记类文章，这种
文章往往以肖像、行动、语言、心理以及细节描写为主。
以记事为主的叙述型文章，往往注意交代六要素（时间、地点、人
物、事件、原因、结果），注意事件发生的先后顺序以及叙事的相对完
整性，往往会体现事件的开端、发展、高潮和结局。
（2） 应对策略
该类文章需要事件的发展过程作支撑，一半以上的题目都会用来检
测考生对故事的了解程度。细节理解题是故事叙述型文章命题的主流题
型。而推理判断题或主旨大意题则是高一层次的题，有一定的难度和区
分度。
随堂巩固1
（2023·新高考Ⅱ卷B）Turning soil， pulling weeds， and harvesting
cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. “And at
first it is，” says Abby Jaramillo， who with another teacher started Urban
Sprouts， a school garden programme at four low-income schools. The
programme aims to help students develop science skills， environmental
awareness， and healthy lifestyles.
Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green
space are not easy to find and fast food restaurants outnumber grocery stores.
“The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of
soft drinks，” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful，
that dirt is awful， and that insects are awful.” Though some are initially
scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt， most are eager to try
something new.
Urban Sprouts’ classes， at two middle schools and two high schools，
include hands-on experiments such as soil testing， flower-and-seed
dissection， tastings of fresh or dried produce， and work in the garden.
Several times a year， students cook the vegetables they grow， and they
occasionally make salads for their entire schools.
Programme evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of
the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their
parents and now they’re eating differently，” Jaramillo says.
She adds that the programme’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some
students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start
their own vegetable gardens. Besides， working in the garden seems to havea
calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students， many of whom
have emotional control issues. “They get outside，” she says， “and they
feel successful.”
（　D　）1. What do we know about Abby Jaramillo？
A. She used to be a health worker.
B. She grew up in a low-income family.
C. She owns a fast food restaurant.
D. She is an initiator of Urban Sprouts.
D
（　C　）2. What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the
programme？
A. The kids’ parents distrusted her.
B. Students had little time for her classes.
C. Some kids disliked garden work.
D. There was no space for school gardens.
C
（　A　）3. Which of the following best describes the impact of the
programme？
A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable.
C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable.
（　C　）4. What can be a suitable title for the text？
A. Rescuing school gardens
B. Experiencing country life
C. Lovers of growing vegetables
D. Changing the local landscape
A
C
2　现象解析类
（1） 文章写作特点
作者一般在开头给出一个社会或自然现象，在中间段落解释这一现
象的原因，结尾时给出对该现象的积极或消极的态度或呼吁大家应该如
何去做。
以社会现象为主的现象解析型文章，议论文较多，说明文次之。这
种文章往往是开头提出某种最近常出现的、人们关注度比较高的社会现
象，然后分析其原因或利弊，结尾得出某种结论或给出评价。
以自然现象为主的现象解析型文章，说明文较多，近几年的话题多
以气候环保为主。开头会提出某种自然现象，然后对这种现象的成因进
行解释，结尾会指出这种现象的影响或要为此采取的措施等。
（2） 应对策略
针对此类文章，提出现象的部分略读即可，一般不会设题；重点阅
读的是对现象的解释和评价，这是考查的重心所在。细节理解题和推理
判断题是现象解析型文章命题的主流题型。而主旨大意题则是高一层次
的题，有一定的难度和区分度。
随堂巩固2
（2023·新高考Ⅱ卷D）As cities balloon with growth， access to nature
for people living in urban areas is becoming harder to find. If you’re lucky，
there might be a pocket park near where you live， but it’s unusual to find
places in a city that are relatively wild.
Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for
humans， but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely
important for human well-being.
The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several
hundred park-goers， asking them to submit a written summary online of a
meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then
examined these submissions， coding（编码） experiences into different
categories. For example， one participant’s experience of “We sat and
listened to the waves at the beach for a while” was assigned the categories
“sitting at the beach” and “listening to waves”.
Across the 320 submissions， a pattern of the categories the researchers
call a “nature language” began to emerge. After the coding of all
submissions， half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to
visitors. These include encountering wildlife， walking along the edge of
water， and following an established trail.
Naming each nature experience creates a usable language， which helps
people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and
meaningful to them. For example， the experience of walking along the edge
of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in
the park. Back downtown during a workday， they can enjoy a more
domestic form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch
break.
“We’re trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature
interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen， we also need
to protect nature so that we can interact with it，” said Peter Kahn， a
senior author of the study.
（　B　）1. What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the
text？
A. Pocket parks are now popular.
B. Wild nature is hard to find in cities.
C. Many cities are overpopulated.
D. People enjoy living close to nature.
B
（　D　）2. Why did the researchers code participant submissions into
categories？
A. To compare different types of park-goers.
B. To explain why the park attracts tourists.
C. To analyze the main features of the park.
D. To find patterns in the visitors’ summaries.
D
（　C　）3. What can we learn from the example given in Paragraph 5？
A. Walking is the best way to gain access to nature.
B. Young people are too busy to interact with nature.
C. The same nature experience takes different forms.
D. The nature language enhances work performance.
C
（　B　）4. What should be done before we can interact with nature according
to Kahn？
A. Language study.
B. Environmental conservation.
C. Public education.
D. Intercultural communication.
B
3　观点展示类
（1） 文章写作特点
观点展示型文章，文体以说明文和议论文为主。首段往往会提出某
种观点，可能是传统的、过时的观点，也可能是大众的观点。而下一段
有可能会出现另一个观点与之对比。然后接下来的段落就是对这种观点
或这两种观点的论述。
这类文章的主题句通常位于第一段中间（或段尾）或第二段段首，
前面出现强转折和强对比词汇。
（2） 应对策略
此类文章的阅读重点是两种观点的不同之处、文章支持的观点以及
对所支持观点的相关论证。首尾段一般是文章的主旨所在，应重点精
读；中间段落中对比观点差异及论证所支持观点的文本内容应根据设题
的需要，扫读定位、查找其中的关键信息。
（2023·新高考Ⅰ卷D）On March 7， 1907， the English statistician
Francis Galton published a paper which illustrated what has come to be
known as the “wisdom of crowds” effect. The experiment of the estimation
he conducted showed that in some cases， the average of a large number of
independent estimates could be quite accurate.
随堂巩固3
This effect capitalizes on the fact that when people make errors， those
errors aren’t always the same. Some people will tend to overestimate， and
some to underestimate. When enough of these errors are averaged together，
they cancel each other out， resulting in a more accurate estimate. If people
are similar and tend to make the same errors， then their errors won’t cancel
each other out. In more technical terms， the wisdom of crowds requires that
people’s estimates be independent. If for whatever reasons， people’s errors
become correlated or dependent， the accuracy of the estimate will go down.
But a new study led by Joaquin Navajas offered an interesting twist（转
折） on this classic phenomenon. The key finding of the study was that when
crowds were further divided into smaller groups that were allowed to have a
discussion， the averages from these groups were more accurate than those
from an equal number of independent individuals. For instance， the average
obtained from the estimates of four discussion groups of five was
significantly more accurate than the average obtained from 20 independent
individuals.
In a follow-up study with 100 university students， the researchers tried
to get a better sense of what the group members actually did in their
discussion. Did they tend to go with those most confident about their
estimates？ Did they follow those least willing to change their minds？ This
happened some of the time， but it wasn’t the dominant response. Most
frequently， the groups reported that they “shared arguments and reasoned
together”. Somehow， these arguments and reasoning resulted in a global
reduction in error. Although the studies led by Navajas have limitations and
many questions remain， the potential implications for group discussion and
decision-making are enormous.
（　B　）1. What is Paragraph 2 of the text mainly about？
A. The methods of the estimation.
B. The underlying logic of the effect.
C. The causes of people’s errors.
D. The design of Galton’s experiment.
B
（　D　）2. Navajas’ study found that the average accuracy could increase
even if 　　　　.
A. the crowds were relatively small
B. there were occasional underestimates
C. individuals did not communicate
D. estimates were not fully independent
D
（　C　）3. What did the follow-up study focus on？
A. The size of the groups.
B. The dominant members.
C. The discussion process.
D. The individual estimates.
（　D　）4. What is the author’s attitude toward Navajas’ studies？
A. Unclear. B. Dismissive.
C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
C
D
4　问题解决类
（1） 文章写作特点
问题解决型文章，文体以说明文和议论文为主。此类文章开头提问
可能包括problem、 difficulty、 question等词。下文以answer、 key、
solution等词引导解决方案。有问有答，构成信息循环。
这类文章一般先提出问题，紧接着提出对该问题做出的反应，或者
此类问题产生的原因，最后给出评价或者提出解决方案。
（2） 应对策略
针对问题解决型文章，在阅读时，可以简单浏览所提出的问题，重
点阅读问题的解决方案和对解决方案的评价。
随堂巩固4
（2023·全国乙卷C）What comes into your mind when you think of
British food？ Probably fish and chips， or a Sunday dinner of meat and two
vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting？ Even though Britain
has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine， it is producing more top-
class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe
books frequently top the best-seller lists.
It’s thanks to these TV chefs rather thanany advertising campaign that
Britons areturning away from meat-and-two-veg andready-made meals and
becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported
that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and
that around half of Britain’s consumers would like to change or improve their
cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students
applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV
programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts， 1 in 5 Britons say that
watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different
food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients（配
料） than they used to， and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better
quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have
made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge
and skills， and young people are also getting more interested in cooking.
The UK’s obsession（痴迷） with food is reflected through television
scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV， it’s no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
（　A　）1. What do people usually think of British food？
A. It is simple and plain.
B. It is rich in nutrition.
C. It lacks authentic tastes.
D. It deserves a high reputation.
（　D　）2. Which best describes cookery programmes on British TV？
A. Authoritative. B. Creative.
C. Profitable. D. Influential.
A
D
（　D　）3. Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse
ingredients now？
A. 20％. B. 24％. C. 25％. D. 33％.
（　B　）4. What might the author continue talking about？
A. The art of cooking in other countries.
B. Male chefs on TV programmes.
C. Table manners in the UK.
D. Studies of big eaters.
D
B