高中英语高考2022年新高考英语二轮复习 50分阅读限时练7-8

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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2021·广东六校联盟高三第二次联考)
The days of stopping at one store and buying everything in one location are long gone.We’ve put together a list of items you shouldn’t buy at some store and we show you where to get them.
Tuna
Essentially a product from Chicken of the Sea，5－ounce cans of Van Camp’s Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water are available for $1 per can at Dollar Tree.A similar product in the grocery store costs 59 cents more per can.
Olive Oil
Is it really worth buying expensive olive oil？We don’t think so.This 68－ounce Iberia Premium Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil sells at Target for $9.69.Reviewers love this less－expensive alternative saying it’s great for everything.Compare it with a standard 17－ounce size of Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil—much less oil，selling for roughly the same $9.99 at the grocery store when it’s not on sale.
Vitamins
You might not realize the savings you can reap on vitamins simply by buying them at a different store.A 100－count bottle of vitamin D softgels (软胶囊) can run to $11.29 at Walmart.A 180－count bottle of Trader Joe’s vitamin D 1000 iu softgels is only $11.99.That’s almost double the amount.
Storage Containers
For storing food，children’s supplies，or whatever your household needs maybe，there’s nothing better than plastic storage containers.But why pay through the nose for them？Albertsons has two half－cup Rubbermaid Easy－Find Lids food storage containers at $6.89.But you can buy six of those from Target for $7.99—four more for about a dollar.
Socks
Whether you lose one in the dryer or just wear them out，socks should be replaced once there’s a hole or the elastic (松紧带) gets loose.Dollar Tree has a good selection of men’s，women’s，and children’s socks.Women’s mini－crew socks come in a three －pair pack for $1.A three－pair pack of similar socks at Albertsons will cost $6.59 and there’s much less variety.
【语篇解读】　本文是应用文，主要介绍了五种不应在某个店购买的物品以及在哪些地方可以以较低价钱买到这些物品。
1．How much does a can of similar Tuna in the grocery store probably cost?
A．$9.69. B．$1.
C．$1.59. D．$7.99.
答案　C　[数字计算题。根据Tuna部分中的“5－ounce cans of...are available for $1 per can at Dollar Tree.A similar product in the grocery store costs 59 cents more per can.”可知，在食品杂货店一罐类似的金枪鱼可能要1美元＋0.59美元＝1.59美元。]
2．Which of the following items is best for storing food?
A．A plastic dryer.
B．A 100－count bottle.
C．A special storage container.
D．A plastic storage container.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据Storage Containers部分中的“For storing food...there’s nothing better than plastic storage containers.”可知，贮存食物最好的东西是塑料贮存容器。]
3．Where can you buy cheaper socks?
A．At Trader Joe. B．At Dollar Tree.
C．At Albertsons. D．At Walmart.
答案　B　[细节理解题。根据Socks部分中的“Dollar Tree has...socks come in a three－pair pack for $1...at Albertsons will cost $6.59”可知，在Dollar Tree可以买到较便宜的袜子。]
B
(2021·山东中学联盟高三大联考)
The signs appeared practically overnight.They appeared everywhere.Each featured just a few uplifting words in simple black type：“Don’t Give Up”“You Are Worthy of Love”．At the high school in Newberg，Oregon，two students killed themselves that year，so the town of 25，000 instantly understood the messages.For days，what no one could figure out was who had planted them.
Amy Wolff had.She felt necessary to address Newberg’s grief.She planted the signs anonymously (匿名地) because she wanted them to focus on the messages，not any one person.
Yet as Wolff saw the deep influence her signs had on her neighbors，she decided to share her messages publicly.Instantly，her mailbox was flooded with requests for more signs.She asked a friend，graphic designer Jessica Brittell，to print more.“We decided to just ride it out，just keep going until the orders stop，”says Wolff.
That was in May 2017.Since then，the Don’t Give Up Movement launched by Wolff has spread from Newberg to the hearts and yards of people in every state and several countries.Wolff charges only the cost of materials and shipping.“It’s a terrible business decision if we wanted to function like a business，”she says.
One of the most heartening elements of the Don’t Give Up Movement is that it has gone viral in a remarkably human way.People have taken to planting the signs in their towns，taking selfies，and then posting them to share.
“It was the best feeling in the world that I could have an impact outside of school by using these products，”says a teacher in Texas，teaching a lesson in unity after his classroom moved online.“This was a good way to let them know that we care even when we can’t see them.”
Wolff’s messages are about to grow yet again.“But there has never been a more fierce backdrop to the power of hope and sympathetic action than right now，”Wolff shares.
【语篇解读】　本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了艾米·沃尔夫为了解决纽伯格的悲伤，在镇里竖立了“不要放弃”等标牌，对邻居产生了影响。后来这种做法被更多的人所接纳和传播。
4．What did Amy Wolff do in the town?
A．She decorated the town with simple black type.
B．She urged the town to admire the messages.
C．She persuaded the neighbors to be active.
D．She planted signs with uplifting words.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The signs appeared practically overnight.”“Each featured just a few uplifting words”和第二段中的“Amy Wolff had.”可知，艾米·沃尔夫在镇里竖立了带有令人振奋的话语的标牌。]
5．Why did Wolff choose to share her messages publicly?
A．To influence more people.
B．To address Newberg’s grief.
C．To raise people’s awareness.
D．To meet neighbors’ requests.
答案　A　[推理判断题。根据第三段首句可知：然而，当沃尔夫看到她的标牌对邻居产生的深刻影响时，她决定公开地分享她的信息。又结合下文内容可推知，她选择公开地分享她的信息是为了影响更多的人。]
6．What did Wolff sacrifice to satisfy consumers’ needs?
A．Her spare time. B．Her own profits.
C．The delivering fees. D．The cost of materials.
答案　B　[推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Wolff charges only the cost of materials and shipping.”可知，沃尔夫只收取材料和运输费用，这说明她没有获取任何利润。]
7．What can we learn from Wolff’s story?
A．Hard work leads to success.
B．Love can take us everywhere.
C．Great things are done by mass efforts.
D．Love or loving yourself could be wakened.
答案　D　[推理判断题。通读全文可知，为了解决纽伯格的悲伤，艾米·沃尔夫在镇里竖立了带有令人振奋的话语的标牌，对邻居产生了影响；后来她发起的“不要放弃运动”传播开来，对更多人产生了影响。由此可推知，人们可以从艾米·沃尔夫的标牌和运动中汲取力量，即爱和爱自己可以被唤醒，故选D。]
C
(2021·南昌市一模)
Prince William，second in line to the British throne，gave his first TED Talk on Saturday to launch his Earthshot Prize，a competition that will award five ￡1 million prizes every year for the next decade to those who can come up with solutions to environmental problems.
Any person，group or organization around the world is qualified，and any suggestion is welcome，so long as it is applicable globally.It could be a new technology，a new approach，a new governmental policy or any other ideas toward five environmental goals—fixing the climate，purifying the air，protecting nature，cleaning the ocean and handling waste.
“Earthshot” was inspired by John F．Kennedy’s “Moonshot”，an ambitious 1961 mission to get a man on the moon within a decade.The purpose of the prize is partly to arouse excitement and offer what Prince William called “a bit of a catalyst，a bit of hope，a bit of positivity”at a time when the world needs those.The money will come from donors around the world.The prize committee includes many celebrities.
Prince William has environmental activism in his blue blood (贵族血统)．Both his grandfather and his father Prince Charles were active environmentalists.Prince William said he had always listened，learned and believed what they were saying about the environment.Besides speaking wise words，he also puts forward a good prize.A million pounds is significantly more than a Nobel Prize and should inspire some serious and creative thinking about the difficulties of the planet Earth.Unlike the Nobel Prize money，the Earthshot money is supposed to be spent on the winning project.“If we achieve these goals，by 2030 our lives won’t be worse，and we won’t have to sacrifice everything we enjoy.Instead，the way we live will be healthier，cleaner，smarter，and better for all of us，”he said.
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。威廉王子于周六发表了TED演讲来启动“修复地球奖”。文章介绍了该奖项的由来、颁发的对象、前景和意义等。
8．What can be learned about The Earthshot Prize?
A．It will be awarded to Britons.
B．It aims to solve social problems.
C．It is named after a moon mission.
D．It offers ￡50 million in total.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据第一段中的“a competition that will award five ￡ 1 million prizes every year for the next decade...to environmental problems”可知，在未来10年里，该奖项每年将颁发五个一百万英镑的奖金给那些能想出环境问题解决方案的人。]
9．A person can win the prize for ________．
A．a method to monitor sea level
B．a new technology to forecast the weather
C．a new approach to recycling the waste
D．a local government policy to ban fishing
答案　C　[推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It could be...and handling waste.”可以推知，回收垃圾的新方法符合奖励的要求。]
10．What does the underlined word “catalyst” in Paragra－ph 3 mean?
A．Encouragement. B．Alarm.
C．Challenge. D．Surprise.
答案　A　[单词猜测题。根据该句中的“‘a bit of a catalyst，a bit of hope，a bit of positivity’at a time when the world needs those”可知、画线词与hope和positivity相呼应，并结合语境可推断，设立该奖项的部分目的是在这个世界需要这些的时候引起兴奋，并提供威廉王子所说的“一点促进，一点希望，一点积极性”。故画线词的含义与A项的含义最接近。]
11．What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A．The Earthshot Prize equals the Nobel Prize.
B．Planet Earth will be cleaned by 2030.
C．Prince William only talks the talk.
D．Prince William is influenced by his family.
答案　D　[推理判断题。根据尾段前三句可知，威廉王子血统里就有环保行动主义；他的祖父和父亲查尔斯王子都是积极的环保主义者；威廉王子一直在倾听、了解和相信他们关于环境的言论。据此可以推知，威廉王子受到了家庭的影响。]
D
(2021·长沙市高三适应性考试一)
Scientists have successfully used satellite cameras to count animals in complex geographical environments，taking environmentalists an important step forward in monitoring populations of endangered species.
For this research，the satellite WorldView 3 used high－quality pictures to monitor African elephants moving through forests and grasslands.The automated (自动化的) system detected animals with the same accuracy as humans are able to achieve.The new surveying technique，created by Dr.Olga Isupova at the University of Bath in the UK with some other scientists，allows vast areas of land to be scanned in a matter of minutes，offering a much－needed alternative to human observers counting individual animals from low－flying airplanes.As it sweeps across the land，a satellite can collect over 5，000 km2 of imagery every few minutes，avoiding double counting.Where necessary，the process can be repeated the next day.
The population of African elephants has nosedived over the past century，mainly due to hunting illegally and habitat (栖息地) ruin.With only 40，000—50，000 elephants left in the wild，the species is classified as endangered.
“Accurate monitoring is essential if we’re to save the species，”said Dr.Isupova.“We need to know where the animals are and how many there are.”Satellite monitoring avoids disturbing animals during data collection and ensures humans are not hurt in the counting process.It also makes it simpler to count animals moving from country to country，as satellites can orbit the planet without regard for border controls or conflict.
This study was not the first to use satellite pictures and algorithms (演算法) to monitor species，but it was the first to reliably monitor animals moving through a complex environment—that is，an environment that includes areas of open grassland，woodland and partial coverage.“This type of work has been done before with whales，but of course the ocean is all blue，so counting is a lot less challenging，”said Dr.Isupova.“As you can imagine，a complex environment makes it much harder to identify animals.”
The researchers believe their work shows the potential of technology to support environmentalists to protect biodiversity and to slow the progress of the sixth mass extinction (灭绝)—the ongoing extinction event caused by human activity.
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。文章介绍了科学家使用卫星摄像机统计动物种群数量，以便更好地保护濒危物种。
12．Why did the scientists create the satellite cameras?
A．To count animals in complex environments.
B．To increase the number of wild animals.
C．To train the skills of observing animals.
D．To drive the elephants out of forests in Africa.
答案　A　[细节理解题。根据第一段“Scientists have successfully used satellite cameras...monitoring populations of endangered species.”可知，科学家们使用卫星摄像机是为了在复杂的地理环境下监测物种，尤其是濒危物种的数量。]
13．What can we learn about the new surveying technique?
A．It’s individual. B．It’s complex.
C．It’s dangerous. D．It’s accurate.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The automated (自动化的) system detected animals with the same accuracy as humans are able to achieve.”可知，新的调查技术非常精确。]
14．What is the condition of African elephants?
A．They are rapidly increasing.
B．They are in diversity.
C．They are rapidly reducing.
D．They are in balance.
答案　C　[细节理解题。根据第三段“The population of African elephants has nosedived over the past century...the species is classified as endangered.”可知，非洲象的数量在快速下降。]
15．What would be the best title for this passage?
A．Making the Satellite WorldView 3 for Biodiversity
B．Using Satellite to Monitor Endangered Species
C．Supporting Hunting with New Technology
D．Introducing Dr.Olga Isupova at the University of Bath
答案　B　[标题归纳题。根据第一段文章的中心句“Scientists have successfully used satellite cameras...monitoring populations of endangered species.”可知，本文主要介绍了科学家使用卫星摄像机统计动物种群数量，故B项适合作本文的标题。]
Ⅱ.七选五
(2021·陕西省百校联盟第一次高考模拟)
Negative thinking is the easiest way to slow down your business and personal goals.But how do you get rid of negative thoughts？We asked members of the Forbes Coaches Council for advice.The views varied widely，but they all had one idea in common：__1__ Our experts gave us their best tips，and these are what they had to say.
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Do you want to catch a cold？Get around people with a cold.I am not sure whether the advice still stands，but it certainly means something to me in coaching others.I see a lot of people associating with like－minded and often negative people when they are trying to change something in their lives，like a job.Negative people are not optimistic.Get around the positivity physically，through your ears and eyes.
·Don’t expect everything to be perfect.
Expecting everything to be perfect can be disturbing and robs you of true happiness.__3__ For example，if you will be promoted next year—instead of this year as expected—does one year really change anything in the long run？Striving for goals with detachment (超然) and a state of not having to be perfect can be a liberating (解脱的) way to live on your own terms.
·Become intentional about your attitude.
__4__ It starts as soon as you wake up in the morning.Become aware when you are focusing on the negative and make the decision to focus on the positive instead.Your attitude is a choice.You attract what you focus on，so let go of what does not serve your goals.__5__
A．You are in control.
B．Get around positive people.
C．Assuming a positive attitude is an intentional action.
D．Change your attitudes whenever it is possible.
E．Make sure your vision of success is rooted in reality.
F．The trick is not to get caught up in your negative thoughts.
G．The more you practice positive mind－shifts，the easier it becomes.
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文，主要介绍了消除消极想法的几个方法。
1．A　[考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到了尽管大家的看法不一，但是有一个想法是一致的，再结合下文讲述的三点可知，对于消极想法，人们可以自己控制，故A项符合语境。]
2．B　[考查段落主旨句。根据本段内容可知，本段主要讲述了要与身边积极的人接触，故B项适合作本段的主旨句。]
3．E　[考查上下文衔接。空后的例子(你期望的今年升职和明年将会有的升职从长远看并不会改变什么)说明不要追求完美，要让自己对成功的憧憬扎根于现实，所以E项符合语境。]
4．C　[考查上下文衔接。结合本段的主旨句可知，本段主要讲述的是“关注自己的态度”，C项表明了保持乐观态度是有意的行为，与语境相符，故C项符合语境。]
5．G　[考查上下文衔接。空前两句讲到了你的态度是个选择以及你吸引你所关注的事物，所以放弃对你的目标没有帮助的事物，故G项“你在积极思维转变方面练习得越多，它就变得越容易。”符合语境。]
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2021·石家庄高中毕业班教学质量检测一)
There are many heritage sites in the world.The following are four sites in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Easter Island，Chile
This place is famous for its huge stone statues.The first European visitors，the Dutch，named it Easter Island in memory of their day of arrival.The small and hilly island was formed by volcanoes.Easter Island was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1995.
Dinosaur Provincial Park，Canada
The park is best known for its extensive fossil (化石) beds，within which 35 species of dinosaurs from about 100 to 65 million years ago have been identified.There are also fossilized remains of fish，reptiles，and amphibians.The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
Hadrian’s Wall，Britain
This is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain.Hadrian，the Roman emperor from 117 CE to 138 CE，went to Britain in 122 CE and was the first to build a wall，73 miles long，to separate the Romans from the barbarians.There was no intention of fighting from the wall top；the soldiers there were trained to encounter the enemy in the open.In 1987，Hadrian’s Wall was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Salonga National Park，Congo
This is the largest tropical rainforest reserve in Congo，covering about 36，000 km2.The park was established in 1970.The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots，elephants and monkeys.Park visitors observe the animals from motorized riverboats.The park was entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.
【语篇解读】　本文是应用文，主要介绍了四个被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录的遗产地。
1．When was Easter Island listed as a UNESCO World Heritage?
A．In 1979. B．In 1984.
C．In 1987. D．In 1995.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据Easter Island，Chile部分中的“Easter Island was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1995.”可知，D项正确。]
2．What was the original purpose of building the Hadrian’s Wall?
A．To defend against the Romans.
B．To honor the British soldiers.
C．To protect the Romans from attack.
D．To keep watch on the wall top.
答案　C　[细节理解题。根据Hadrian’s Wall，Britain部分中的“build a wall...the enemy in the open.”可知，建造哈德良长城的最初目的是保护古罗马人免遭攻击，所以C项正确。]
3．Which site would you like to visit if you want to see wild animals?
A．Easter Island.
B．Dinosaur Provincial Park.
C．Hadrian’s Wall.
D．Salonga National Park.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据Salonga National Park，Congo部分中的“The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots，elephants and monkeys”可知，如果你想看野生动物，你可以去萨隆加国家公园，故D项正确。]
B
(2021·大连市高三双基测试卷)
Looking back is a wonderful thing.It allows you to see what has led you here and，hopefully，how society has changed and improved.
Take，for instance，my career goal.First，I wanted，in 1999，to be a “farmer”，soon archaeologist，then driving instructor and somewhere along the way，footballer.
I had grown up in a football－loving family.I remember the exact moment when I said “I’m sad I can’t be a footballer” while watching the game with Dad as a pre－teen.He asked why not.“Because I’m not a boy.”He immediately responded，“You can，if you want to.”“Yeah，I suppose so，”I sighed，“but no one watches women’s football.”
Looking back，I can see exactly why I felt like that.At school，there was an unwritten rule that sports like hockey and netball were “girl” sports and rugby and football were for the boys.I’d never seen a women’s football match on TV.You see，you can’t be what you can’t see，and lack of representation leads，at best，to misunderstanding，and at worst，fear and negative opinions.
Today，the Lionesses took on Scotland in the World Cup，and people across the world tuned in.But，although women’s football is one of FIFA’s best investments，the majority of female players are earning under a fair wage.Some argue that that’s because viewing statistics are lower than those of men’s，but the rise in support shows the demand is there.Hopefully，more investment will push female football forward.
Today，I’ll be cheering on the Lionesses，because it’ll mean talented，skillful female footballers being broadcast into millions of homes and maybe，just maybe，a little girl believing that she can also be a Lioness one day.
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。作者通过讲述自己的职业目标的转变及女子足球运动今昔情况的对比，充分说明了社会的进步是与时俱进的。
4．Which of the following best describes the author’s career goals?
A．Realistic. B．Changeable.
C．Consistent. D．Long－sought.
答案　B　[细节理解题。根据第二段中的“First，I wanted，in 1999...somewhere along the way，footballer.”可知，作者的职业目标一直在变化。]
5．Why didn’t the author believe she could be a footballer?
A．She was not talented enough.
B．People lost faith in women’s football.
C．Girls were forbidden to play football.
D．She had no example to follow.
答案　D　[推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I’d never seen a women’s football match on TV.You see，you can’t be what you can’t see”可以推断，作者没有在电视上看到过女性足球比赛，没有榜样可循，因此认为自己不能成为一名足球运动员。]
6．What can we know about women’s football from Paragraph 5?
A．It’s better paid than men’s.
B．It is increasingly popular.
C．It has no market demand.
D．It is not profitable.
答案　B　[细节理解题。根据第五段中的“but the rise in support shows the demand is there ”可知，对女足的资助增多表明对女足有需求，由此可知B项正确。]
7．What does the text mainly want to tell us?
A．Society advances with time.
B．Women deserve equal rights.
C．Each goal is worth pursuing.
D．Hard work always pays off.
答案　A　[文章大意题。本文的中心句为“It allows you to see what has led you here and，hopefully，how society has changed and improved.”。文章以作者想成为一名女足球运动员，却由于没有榜样可循而放弃切入话题，文章后半部分讲随着时代的发展，社会在进步，女足得到了更多的投资和关注。所以这篇文章主要想告诉我们随着时代的发展，社会在进步。]
C
(2021·潍坊市高三统一考试)
The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.
You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my backyard” and describes an individual or a group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station.Nimbyism and parochialism (狭隘主义), which are a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrow－mindedness, and selfishness.
But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a newly published study.The researchers argued that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to take action.
“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward－looking，” said Patrick, a researcher for the study.“It can be those things, but there’s no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project.The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation.The researchers said that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”， and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.
“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international world view—but this may not be the case，” said Patrick.“Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文，主要介绍了一项与人们之前认知不同的新的研究发现：关注当地事务可以帮助全球环境保护，积极的狭隘主义能影响全球思维模式。
8．Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY?
A．Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.
B．Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.
C．Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.
D．Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.
答案　D　[推理判断题。根据第二段中的“You might have heard of NIMBY...typically a factory，roadway or power station”可以推断，反对在当地建造机场是一种NIMBY行为，故D项正确。]
9．Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project?
A．To explain how to protect the environment.
B．To offer an example of positive parochialism.
C．To encourage people to take part in the project.
D．To stress the importance of a global mindset.
答案　B　[写作意图题。根据第五段中的“the Parish Maps project...thinking locally can influence a global mindset”可知，文中提到Parish Maps项目是积极的狭隘主义的强有力的例子，它表明积极的狭隘主义能影响全球思维模式，由此可推知，作者提到该项目是为了给积极的狭隘主义提供一个例子，故B项正确。]
10．How does Patrick feel about the positive parochialism phenomenon?
A．Appreciative. B．Cautious.
C．Negative. D．Puzzled.
答案　A　[观点态度题。根据第四段和最后一段中Patrick说的话尤其是“Given where we are now...positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked”可推知，作者认为积极的狭隘主义对环境保护有益，由此可以推断，Patrick对积极的狭隘主义持赞赏的态度，故A项正确。]
11．What may be the best title for the text?
A．Parochialism, a better practice?
B．The international view, more popular?
C．Thinking locally, acting globally
D．Bigger thinking, better environment
答案　C　[标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了一项与人们之前认知不同的新的研究发现，即关注当地事务可以帮助全球环境保护，积极的狭隘主义能影响全球思维模式，故C项最适合作整篇文章的标题。]
D
(2021·成都市高三第二次诊断)
On a scale of 0 to 10，I’d say my happiness ranks at about 6.I’m glad to know I’m a 6，because，as a famous management saying puts it，“You can’t manage what you don’t measure.”If you want to improve an aspect of your life，you need to be able to assess progress toward your goal—and that means measuring it．
The goal of this column is to help you manage and improve your happiness.A number of people have asked me whether quantitative happiness measures are really accurate and reliable—and it’s a reasonable question.So let’s take a look behind the curtain.But not just for intellectual curiosity；as you will see，understanding the measurement of happiness can make you better at improving your own well－being—and avoid some critical errors.
The best method scientists have to understand with confidence how something affects something else is a randomized，controlled trial.Think of the tests currently under way to find a vaccine for COVID －19.They take a long time because the drug companies with trial vaccines are conducting experiments that randomly assign people to a treatment group (they get the vaccine) and a control group (they get a placebo)，and then waiting to see if the drug is effective and safe by comparing the two groups after enough time has passed.
In the research on happiness，this usually isn’t possible.Want to know if people in Denmark are truly the happiest，as some studies suggest，and test it with a randomized experiment？You would need to randomly take two groups out of their homes，move one group to Copenhagen，and the other to，say，Dayton，Ohio—but make sure they think it might be Copenhagen and never get the truth.Follow up a few years later to see who is happier.Obviously，that’s ridiculous.So with randomized controlled trials largely not available to them，happiness researchers instead rely on self－reported happiness surveys，where large groups of people anonymously report their levels of life satisfaction.Then，the researchers use fairly complex statistical techniques to mimic (模仿) a controlled experiment in order to show how different aspects of people’s lives affect—or at least are associated with—their happiness.
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。文章介绍了如何管理和提高你的幸福感。
12．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A．An aspect of life. B．One’s goal.
C．Happiness. D．Progress.
答案　D　[代词指代题。根据画线词所在句中的“you need to be able to assess progress toward your goal—and that means measuring it”可知，it指代progress。]
13．Why is the test of COVID－19 vaccine mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A．To introduce a latest medical breakthrough.
B．To show the difficulty in finding the vaccine.
C．To illustrate the process of randomized experiments.
D．To prove the impossibility of randomized research on happiness.
答案　C　[写作意图题。根据第三段第一句可知，科学家自信地理解一件事如何影响另一件事最好的办法是随机对照实验，接下来作者用新冠疫苗实验的例子来说明随机对照实验的过程。]
14．Why is it hard to conduct research on happiness with randomized experiments?
A．The experiment takes a long time.
B．It is difficult to analyze the data collected.
C．It is impossible to carry out the process strictly.
D．The subjects are unwilling to share their feelings.
答案　C　[推理判断题。根据最后一段内容尤其是“In the research on happiness，this usually isn’t possible.”“that’s ridiculous ”可推知，用随机对照实验测量幸福是不可能的。]
15．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A magazine. B．A diary.
C．A novel. D．A textbook.
答案　A　[文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了不能用随机对照实验测量幸福的原因以及研究者测量幸福的方法；再结合第二段首句中的“this column”也可知，这篇文章可能来自杂志。]
Ⅱ.七选五
(2021·武汉市三月质量检测)
Diversity comes in many forms：gender，race，age，culture，etc.All of these contribute to an individual’s unique experience of the world.Here are some reasons why it is significant in all aspects of our lives.
Productivity
Bringing together people of various backgrounds leads to new ideas.__1__ When tackling an issue，wouldn’t it be better to have more than one understanding approach，rather than everyone contributing the same thoughts and conclusions?
Becoming a World Citizen
If you experience diversity in your everyday life，you will be regularly exposed to people，cultures，traditions，and practices that are unlike your own.Not only will you improve your social development，but you will also increase your understanding of the world.__2__
Growing Acceptance
Promoting diversity is the first step towards true acceptance.Through growing contact with，and communication between new people，individuals may see that they may have more in common than they thought.__3__ And that is okay，too！Increasing familiarity with these differences can facilitate acceptance.
Richer Life Experience
Diversity is colorful！What if everyone who surrounded you was exactly like you，in every way？__4__ We need new ideas，views，and practices to stimulate and inspire us，and to show us the way others eat，celebrate，and love!
We must not forget to spread the word about the importance of diversity and to face the world with a love and a celebration of our differences.__5__
A．Where is the fun in that?
B．Or，they may still be remarkably different.
C．Everyone has their own way of viewing a problem.
D．This will prepare you to be a part of a global society.
E．Is diversity something we should fight for in all aspects of our lives?
F．Hearing about another’s experience can provide you with a different idea.
G．Together，our differences make a strong and beautiful world community.
【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。文章说明了多样性会以各种各样的形式出现及其重要性，同时这些多样性有助于个人体验世界。
1．C　[考查上下文衔接。根据此空后的一句“当处理一个问题的时候，拥有不止一种理解方法，而不是每个人都提出同样的想法和结论，不是更好吗？”可知，显然，每个人都有自己看待问题的方式，故C项符合文章的语境。]
2．D　[考查总结句。此段的标题是Becoming a World Citizen，意思是“成为世界公民”，而根据空前的内容可知，这都是为成为“世界公民”做准备，故D项“这会让你准备好成为全球社会的一分子。”符合文章的语境。]
3．B　[考查上下文衔接。根据此空后的“Increasing familiarity with these differences can facilitate acceptance.”可知，对这些差异越熟悉就越容易提高包容度。显然此处的differences与选项B中的different一致，故B项“或者，他们可能仍然非常不同。”符合下文的意思。]
4．A　[考查上下文衔接。根据此空前的“What if everyone who surrounded you was exactly like you，in every way？”可知，选项A“这样还有什么趣味吗？”与上文保持一致，说明如果没有多样性，生活就会失去色彩。]
5．G　[考查上下文衔接。空前讲到我们决不能忘记宣传多样性的重要性，同时，要以爱和赞美差异来面对我们的世界。显然作者在这里表明差异的作用，选项G“我们的差异共同构成了一个强大而美丽的世界共同体。”使文章前后保持一致，说明差异性的重要性。]