2021届高考英语二轮复习专题强化双击训练 专题十三 阅读理解 A卷

2021届高考英语二轮复习专题强化双击训练

专题十三 阅读理解 A卷

A

Events at Mystic Aquarium

Family Overnight

How incredible it would be to come in after all the visitors have left for the night and explore the Aquarium without the crowds! Let's explore our cool grogs, create really cool craft and even work on a scavenger hunt! Finish it off with a light evening snack and falling asleep next to your favorite indoor exhibit.

Start: January 17 at 7:00 pm

End: January 18 at 8:30 am

Prices: Adult ($65.00) Child ($55.00)

Family Game Days

Explore all of your favorite exhibits and compete against family and friends with super-sized games! Take your pick from a variety of fun games and activities.

Free for Aquarium members or with admission.

Date: January 18

Time: 9:00 pm—11:30 am

Trainer Days

Guests will learn what each Aquarium trainer's daily schedule looks like. Find out what it takes to work as an animal trainer and understand how their dedicated work with the animals at Mystic Aquarium impacts other animal populations locally and globally. Free for Aquarium members or with admission.

Date: January 19

Time: 1:00 pm—4:30 pm

Seal Splash (溅水花)

From the first splash of a healing(治愈) seal entering the medical pool to the animal's dive into the ocean on release day––to us, a splash means SUCCESS. You, too, can make a splash by helping Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Team succeed in their mission (使命)! Top fund-raisers receive special prizes!

Date: February 22

Time: 10:00 am—12:30 pm

Early registration by January 31: $20/person

Registration: $25 per person

(Online registration closes February 21 at 5:00 pm)

1.How much should a couple with a child pay to go to the overnight event?
A.$120. B.$175. C.$185. D.$230.
2.Jack is only free in the afternoon, so he can go to ________.
A.Family Overnight B.Family Game Days C.Trainer Days D.Seal Splash
3.What can you do in the event on February 22?
A.Help a rescue team with money.
B.Dive into the ocean and make a splash.
C.Enjoy a night's sleep in the Aquarium.
D.Play games or take part in activities.

B

    Vijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as the first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very rich people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. "They have reminded me why I became a musician." He said.

    Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 Mac Arthur Fellowship, commonly known as the "Genius Grant". Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It awards grants (补助金) to people whose work it considers exceptional and whose work "inspires hope in us all". Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to his homelessness.

    The 31-year-old winner said he did not know yet how he would spend the money. He has been a performer since the age of seven and the award will give him "space to breathe, plan and look ahead".

    Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor (副教授) of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U.S. justice system.

    47-year-old Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states have the financial (金融的) resources to provide such aid and which don't. She also found that the cost of legal services was only one of the things preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others were fears of unfairness (不公平) in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention had been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affected millions of people.

1.Why does Gupta win the award?
A.For his achievements in classical music.
B.For performing for large crowds.
C.For organizing a group playing for the homeless.
D.For the companionship with Nathaniel Ayers.
2.What do we know about Mac Arthur Fellowship?
A.It is founded by the government.
B.It offers $ 625,000 to 25 winners in 2018.
C.It allows the winners to use the money freely.
D.It awards people who make great contributions to society.
3.What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did?
A.She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.
B.She made the legal system fairer.
C.She paid more attention to the criminal justice system.
D.She offered legal aid to the poor freely.
4.Which can be the best title for the passage?
A.Grants winners, inspiring the poor
B.The city homeless, in need of help
C.Vijay Gupta, an extraordinary violinist
D.MacArthur Foundation, awarding exceptional work

C

Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading.

There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.

So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys’ reading?

To improve boys’ reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called “boy-friendly” books that boys supposedly “prefer” These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.

But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.

Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.

Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.

In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.

1.According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ and girls’ reading ability?

A.Social factors.  B.Teaching methods.

C.Personal preferences.  D.Psychological differences.

2.Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?

A.To persuade boys to read more often.

B.To learn what boys are most interested in.

C.To help boys improve their language ability.

D.To show that adults are good reading role models.

3.When should schools give students additional library access according to the author?

A.Before and after class. B.At any time of the school day.

C.At regular times during class. D.When they are in the lower grades.

4.What is the main purpose of the text?

A.To show students ways to improve their reading.

B.To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.

C.To urge governments to provide more reading resources.

D.To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.

D

Captain America and Blackpanther were about to defend Earth from the criminal Thanos when Kevin Foley first noticed something was wrong. Foley, a 46-year old information-technology worker from Kyle, Texas, was heading into the theater to see Avengers: Infinity War when he realized he was having trouble breathing normally. The same symptom struck again during another movie the following night, but more severe this time. Once the cast on the second film rolled, Foley took action: he looked at his wristwatch. It was a bigger step than you might imagine, because Foley was wearing an Apple Watch equipped with medical sensors and experimental software to track basic functions of his heart. And the watch was worried. It had, according to the display, detected signs of an irregular heartbeat.

Before long, Foley was in an emergency room, where doctors hooked him up to an ECG(心电图), which showed that he was in atrial fibrillation(心房颤动), an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots(血栓), stroke and other potentially disastrous diseases. Foley spent the next few days in the hospital while doctors worked to return him to a normal heart rhythm eventually turning to a procedure called electrical cardioversion to shock his heart back to normal. Foley is doing fine now. But he believes that, if not for the warning on his watch, he might not have sought help in time. “I would have never known,” he says.

Foley and his watch were part of an experiment run by Apple and Stanford’s medical school. But beginning from Dec. 6, anyone can get an on-the-fly heart checkup, assuming they’ve paid $399 or more for an Apple Watch. That’s when Apple will launch a software update that turns its latest model, called the Series 4, into a personal ECG, thanks to an innovative new sensor. Though less complicated than hospital ECG machines, the watch version can still provide basic information and warnings of potential risks worthy of a closer look by a medical professional.

1.What was Foley doing when he realized his heart condition was abnormal for the first time?
A.He was working in the theatre.
B.He was detecting his watch.
C.He was on the way to see a film.
D.He was equipping his Apple Watch with a medical sensor.
2.How can Foley’s wristwatch detect signs of an irregular heartbeat?
A.By being hooked straight up to an EGG in an emergency room.
B.By being equipped with an innovative new medical sensor.
C.By being paid not less than $399 for the latest Apple Watch.
D.By being accessible to Food and Drug Administration clearance for the heart monitor.
3.According to the passage, if someone wants to get an on-the-fly heart checkup, he or she________.
A.can buy a new Apple Watch Series 4
B.can purchase an Apple Watch of any model
C.can equip himself/herself with an ECG machine
D.can have his or her old Apple Watch updated
4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?
A.Entertainment. B.Sports. C.Education. D.Health.

七选五

    People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding and just seem to do everything with more grace (优雅) than others. ①__________ It is a habit that everyone can develop in life. Try these simple tips to build up your confidence.

    Admit your shortcomings calmly.

    Do not try to escape from them or cover them. Face them bravely. ②__________ Fight against them every day until the day when you could conquer them.

    Dress for self-confidence.

    ③__________ And therefore pay attention to your dress, display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image. In addition, on formal occasions such as a business meeting or a wedding ceremony, elegant dressing contributes to building your confidence.

    ④__________

    You should break your routine that deals with the work passively. Focus your efforts immediately on overcoming it, because it will make your restless mind at ease and build your self-confidence.

    Be positive.

    Feeling regretful neither to yourself nor to others. If you are used to hating and accusing (指责) yourself, others would tend to do that and believe it. Instead, you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright future. ⑤__________

A. Build your confident vocabulary.

B. Don't judge a person by appearance.

C. Don't put off what you eventually have to do.

D. Then talk about them to a reliable mate, a friend or a family member.

E. By doing so, you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.

F. Your appearance could put you in shyness or gain your confidence.

G. As a matter of fact, true self-confidence is neither born nor got overnight.

答案以及解析

A

答案：1.C; 2.C; 3.A

B

答案：1-4.CCAA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段中的The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway houses for about eight years.可知,Gupta获得该奖是因为他组织的街道交响乐团为流浪者演奏音乐,故C项正确。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的Each winner will receive $ 625,000 over five years to use as they wish.可知,每位获奖者将在五年内获得625,000美元的奖金,供其自由支配,故C项正确。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的The Associated Press says her research actively supports new ways to involve poor communities in the U.S. justice system.可知,美联社称, Sandefur的研究为贫困社区参与美国司法系统提供了新途径,由此可知, Sandefur使穷人获得法律援助变得更容易,故A项正确。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了美国两位麦克阿瑟奖的获奖者Gupta和Sandefur分别通过为流浪者演奏音乐和为穷人争取法律援助来激励穷人的故事,故A项正确。

C

答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第二段Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage.可知,父母与女儿读书的机会更多,同时也给大家传递一条信息,书籍是为女孩提供的,故推断出,出现差异主要原因是社会因素,故选A.
2.推理判断题。根据第六段Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.可知,不要认为同年男孩的兴趣都一样或者兴趣保持不变,因此需要定期和孩子讨论阅读内容,从而知道其兴趣的变化,提供相应的阅读材料,可知这么做的原因是帮助了解孩子的兴趣,故选B。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling.可知,学校应该在学年读书期间让孩子能够得以使用图书馆,故选C。
4.主旨大意题。根据第三段So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys’ reading?可知,本文主要讲述女孩在阅读方面要比男孩做的好,以及背后的原因,提升男孩阅读能力的解决办法,故选D。

D

答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.A; 4.D
解析：1.细节理解题.根据第一段"Foley, a 46-year old information-technology worker from Kyle, Texas, was heading into the theater to see Avengers: Infinity War when he realized he was having trouble breathing normally. 46岁的信息技术工人福利,来自德克萨斯州凯尔,他正走进剧院看《复仇者:无限战争》,这时他意识到自己呼吸不正常."可知当福利第一次意识到自己的心脏状况异常时,他正在去看电影的路上.故选C.
2.细节理解题.根据第三段" That's when Apple will launch a software update that turns its latest model, called the Series 4, into a personal ECG, thanks to an innovative new sensor.届时,苹果将发布一个软件更新,借助一个创新的新传感器,将其最新型号的Series 4转变为个人心电图"可知多亏了一个创新的新的传感器,苹果公司将推出一个最新的模型,称为系列4,可以进行个人心电图检查,故选B.
3.细节理解题.根据第三段 That's when Apple will launch a software update that turns its latest model, called the Series 4, into a personal ECG, thanks to an innovative new sensor.届时,苹果将发布一个软件更新,借助一个创新的新传感器,将其最新型号的Series 4转变为个人心电图"可知多亏了一个创新的新的传感器,苹果公司将推出一个最新的模型,称为系列4,可以进行个人心电图检查,可知买Series 4可以做心脏检查.故选A.
4.主旨归纳题.本文主要介绍了最新款苹果手表的新功能--个人心电图,所以会在健康板块出现.故选D.

七选五

答案：GDFCE
解析：①根据下句It is a habit that everyone can develop in life.可知,自信是一种每个人在生活中都能够养成的习惯,所以它既不是天生的也不是一夜间就能获得的。故选G。

②根据Admit your shortcomings calmly.以及设空处上句Face them bravely.可知,要冷静地承认自己的缺点,勇敢面对它们,接下来作者建议可以和可信赖的人,比如朋友、家人等谈论这些缺点。故选D。

③根据本段内容可知,穿戴会影响人的自信心,我们的外貌会增加也会减弱人的自信心,因此要注重我们的穿着,F项符合语境。故选F。

④根据本段第二句可知,本段主要介绍要立即集中精力克服难题,因为它会让你不安的大脑放松,建立你的自信,所以做事情不能拖拉,要马上集中精力去处理不愿意做但不得不做的事情。故选C。

⑤根据Be positive.以及设空处上句中的you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright future并结合选项E中的a positive direction可知,做事情要乐观,乐观的态度能让自己朝着积极的方向成长。故选E。