2022年高考英语阅读理解集训（十四）

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1、2022年高考英语阅读理解集训（十四）【高效增分】第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ASchool ActivitiesOur school activities are suitable for all ages and levels including primary, secondary and A-Level. We offer workshops, hands-on activities and a teacher support serv

2、ice to help you get the most out of your visit. All school services are free, but must be booked in advance.Darwin CentreFind out who you really are and where you e from in our interactive films about evolution, described by Sir David Attenborough.Hands-on ActivitiesGet up close and personal with Mu

3、seum in these hands-on activities, where you can handle real specimens from our collections. Hundreds of real, natural history specimens for students to touch and explore are in our hands-on science centre.Self-led ActivitiesPupils can engage with specimens through role-play in a self-guided explore

4、r challenge through the Museum.The Great Debate School ProgramStudents are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debated key characters.BookingAll school activities must

5、be booked in advance by calling the schools booking line: 4420 7942 6666.21. If you want to join in the school activities, you _.A. have to pay for the services B. should be an A-Level studentC. need to visit the school web D. must book in advance22. If youre interested in human evolution, youd bett

6、er choose_.A. The Great Debate Schools ProgramB. Darwin CentreC. Hands-on ActivitiesD. Self-led Activities23. Which of the following programs is the most suitable one for team work?A. Darwin Centre.B. The Great Debate School Program.C. Self-led Activities.D. Hands-on Activities.BMy wife and I have a

7、lways been friendly with the clerks at the local convenience store. I dont think many people appreciate what a difficult job these folks have. They work for a little over minimum wage and I often wonder how they make ends meet. One of the clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but he didnt

8、one day. I asked him about it and he said theyd been out of order and that he couldnt afford a new pair. His family needed money. It was obvious that he was having a difficult time.We wanted to help him, so we turned to our own eye doctor for assistance with a plan. We had his secretary contact him,

9、 asking him to e in for an eye exam for free. We told the doctor to let him order whatever glasses he wanted and that we would pay for them. Although Charlie questioned what was going on, the doctor just told him that someone had offered the money for his new glasses. When we went in to pay the bill

10、, the doctor told us he was so touched by our idea that he waived the exam fee and only charged us for half the price of the glasses!It was so wonderful to see Charlie in her new glasses and he enjoyed telling all the regular customers how the gift came about. Im sure that upon hearing her story, id

11、eas of kindness may have emerged in the minds of many. 24. Why didnt the clerk Charlie wear glasses one day?A. It was very warm and fine.B. His old glasses were broken.C. His glasses were missing.D. He forgot to wear his glasses.25. From the passage, we can infer that _.A. Charlie was a young man wi

12、th skillsB. Charlie knew who paid the money for the new glassesC. Charlie didnt support his family with enough moneyD. Charlie entirely accepted the money for the new glasses26. The underlined word “waived” in the third paragraph can be replaced by _.A. gave up B. took up C. cut down D. put off27. W

13、hich of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. The Wonderful Feeling of Helping others B. Customers Gift to an EmployeeC. A Friendly Clerk Charlie D. A New Pair of GlassesCIn America, parents tend to encourage their children to develop their potential (潜能) to the fullest extent. F

14、athers and mothers frequently teach their children both ambition and the confidence necessary to work toward their goals. American parents are always active in concentrating on what their kids can do, not what they cant. As a result, millions of American boys and girls grow up hoping to bee actors a

15、nd athletes, diplomats and doctors. Many of them even want to bee president. American parents often encourage their children to bee involved in extra activities of all types at school, such as student government, sports and music. They believe that only through taking part in these activities can th

16、eir children bee mature young adults. As we all know, schoolwork is important. But parents should realize that the social skills their children learn form natural conversations with each other are as important as schoolwork and the skills they will need in the future work. Whats more important in th

17、eir work is that their children should have a sound knowledge of physics or the ability to municate effectively.As a rule, Chinese parents dont educate their children about the same kind of ambition and confidence as Americans do, nor do they encourage the same level of participation in extra activi

18、ties. Children are typically advised to study hard and pass exams. They have to spend a lot of time in doing much schoolwork every day. It is a great waste of time to do so. Now more and more Chinese parents have recognized that they should pay attention to developing the potential of their children

19、. I hope that leaders in Chinese educational circles should take some measures to develop the potential of their children. I am very confident about it. 28. From the passage, we know the American parents pay much more attention to _.A. the social skills than Chinese parentsB. their childrens studyin

20、g hard and wellC. what their children want but they cant D. extra activities than schoolwork29. According to the passage, Chinese parents _.A. know more than American parents to educate their childrenB. owning ambition and confidence is necessary and importantC. pay much more attention to their chil

21、drens fine futureD. dont encourage their children to participate in extra activities30. From the passage, we can infer _.A. American children are brave and adventurousB. American children are more active in their studiesC. Chinese children have the ability to municate effectivelyD. Something should

22、be done to develop the potential of the children in China31. Whats the writers attitude towards Chinese education reform?A. Neutral.B. Indifferent.C. Positive.D. Negative.DNowadays many people are concerned about the problem of what to do with electronic waste such as old televisions, puters, radios

23、, cellular telephones and other electronic equipment.Electronic trash, or e-waste, is piling up faster than ever in American homes and businesses. People do not know what to do with old televisions or puters so they throw them in the trash.National Solid Waste Management Association (NSWMA) state pr

24、ograms director Chaz Miller says the large amount of electronic waste Americans product is not unexpected.The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates more than 400 million consumer electronic items are dumped each year, and there is a push by more states to ban the waste from landfills (垃

25、圾填埋场) and create recycling programs. They can be torn apart and sorted for useable parts. Mike Fannon who runs the plant in Baltimore says, “There are lots of valuable metals that can be recovered and reused instead of just putting them in the landfill, and in certain ponents there are some material

26、s that should not really be in the landfill. ” Fannon says nearly 20 percent of electronic waste is recycled nationwide. Thirteen years ago, it was only about 6 percent. Recycling rates continue to rise as more munities have banned electronics from landfills in order to keep e-waste poisons like lea

27、d (铅) and mercury (汞) out of garbage dumps.This year several states like Vermont imposed a ban on electronic waste in landfills. More than 25 other states have also adopted bans on e-waste in landfills. Chaz Miller says more can be done to boost electronic waste recycling.“We can do much better,” no

28、ted Miller. “I think clearly our goal should be to do as well as we do recycling newspapers.” 32. Which of the following does NOT belong to e-waste?A. Old televisions.B. Old puters.C. Old cell phones.D. Old newspapers.33. Why is e-waste banned from landfills in many states?A. Because it can not be r

29、ecycled.B. Because the landfills are already full.C. Because it might damage the environment.D. Because it can be shipped to other countries.34. According to Mike Fannon, what might be the best way of dealing with e-waste?A. Recycling it.B. Selling it.C. Burying it.D. Breaking it.35. What can we lea

30、rn from the passage?A. Chaz Miller works for EPA.B. Miller is optimistic about the future of e-waste.C. At present, less than 10 percent of e-waste is recycled.D. All states in the US have banned e-waste from landfills. Test 2AA widows wish to hear her late husbands voice again has pushed Londons Su

31、bway system to restore a 40-year-old recording of the subways famous “ Mind the gap” announcement.The underground, or the tube, first opened in 1863, tracked down the voice recording by Oswald Lawrence after his widow, Margaret McCollum, told them what it meant to her.McCollum, 65, said she used to

32、frequently visit Embankment tube station or plan her journeys around the stop to listen to Lawrences voice, even before his death. She was taken aback in November when she noticed it had been replaced by a different voice.“Lawrence was a drama school graduate when he auditioned (试音) for a tour pany.

33、 For six years after his death, Id stay on the platformjust sit and listen to it again,” she added.When Margaret approached the tube, she was told it had a new broadcast system and it couldnt use the old recording anymore.Nigel Holness, director of London Underground, said its staff has been so move

34、d by McCollums story that they dug up the recording and gave the widow a copy of the announcement on a CD for her to keep. “Tube staff is also working to restore Lawrences announcement at the station,” he added. “It is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The tubes Mind the gap messages, voi

35、ced by various actors, have acpanied countless London muter journeys since the 1960s. Train drivers and staff made the warnings themselves before that.”“Im very pleased that people are interested in Oswalds old recording,” Margaret said. “He was a great London transport user all his life .He would b

36、e amused, touched, and delighted to know hes back where he belonged.”21. The best title for the passage is_. A. A Replaced Recording B. Mind the Gap C. A Widows Wish D. The Tubes Struggle22. The underlined phrase “ taken aback” means_. A. disappointed B. annoyed C. excited D. shocked23. What can we

37、infer from the passage?A. The tube always uses recordings to remind passengers.B. Oswalds voice is great fort to Margaret.C. No recording can be equal to Oswalds voice.D. Oswald was an outstanding actor in London. BThe tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Platos Closet in

38、 Chaelotte, NC is a private pany, which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Platos closet targets teens and those in their 20s. Platos Closet , with stores in Mat

39、thews and the university area, sells clothes and accessories(装饰品) that are currently popular at about one third the retail prices(零售价).The two hottest brands, for buying and selling, are Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch. Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people, there are a var

40、iety of shoppers at Platos Closet of varying ages. Women in their 30s, 40s, and older could easily find a purse, jacket or piece of jewelry they like. If you are sellingUnlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on consignment(寄售),Platos Closet buys on the spot.Items can be gently used, but

41、must be in very good condition.Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.There is no negotiation; prices are set pany-wide. If what you sell amounts to $30 or less, theyll give you cash. More than that, youll get a Visa c

42、ash card.Secondhand successDont get discouraged if you cant find something on your first trip. Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season. Be sure to check each piece carefully before buying.Price parisonJackets: New York & pany black blazer, $12; ret

43、ail: $37Pants: Express Editor-style pants, $12; retail: $69.90.Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps, $12; retail: $89.Jewelry: Necklaces, $3-$5; retail: $18-$30.24. What is the difference between Platos Closet and other resale shops?A. They offer service for people of different ages.B. The offering

44、s in Platos Closet are more expensive.C. Platos Closet only offers high-end brands for women.D. Platos Closet also sells books to customers.25. Which of the following about Platos Closet is NOT true?A. Hollister and Abercrombie &Fitch are the two hottest brands in Platos Closet.B. Women in their fif

45、ties cant find proper clothes and accessories in Platos Closet.C. Goods in Platos Closet are sold at 67 percent off retail prices or so.D. Platos Closet targets teens and those in their 20s.26. In Platos Closet, which of the following is not accepted?A. Items you sell must be in very good condition.

46、B. You can negotiate with buyers about prices of goods.C. The clothes you sell should be less than two years old.D. You can sell your goods on the spot instead of on consignment.27. If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Platos Closet, you can save _.A. 57.9 dollars B. 15 dollars C. 77 d

47、ollars D. 25 dollars. CThe U.S. government is facing an increasing bother. Wild pigs, at their worst, can damage crops, spread diseases, attack humans and kill farm animals. And things are getting worse: a study shows that they are likely to double in number over the next 3 years. Why is it so hard

48、to control wild pigs? Introduced to America in the 16th century, and related to the wild pigs found in Europe, wild pigs can be found in 75% of all states. No single law exists to control them and regulations differ between states: while in Missouri they can only be shot if met by chance, in Texas h

49、unting is actively encouraged; a “pork chopper” law allows Texan hunters to shoot wild pigs from helicopters, and some people in Louisiana have even built their own pighunting drone(无人机). As well as being popular with hunters, wild pigs are cheaper for game raisers to breed(饲养)than deer. In Michigan

50、 and Pennsylvania suggested bans on the private breeding of pigs for hunting have caused quarrels between game raisers and wildlife officials. Wild pigs double natureconsidered pests by farmers, but valued by huntersmakes it hard to pass laws to control them. Two other factors also contribute. Nearl

51、y 70% of land in America is privately owned. And it is difficult for lawmakers to force breeding and hunting laws on private landowners. Secondly, it is hard to define a wild pig.In some states, laws are being introduced to redefine the term “wild animal” to keep out wild pigs. This is good news for

52、 those raising pigs for hunting, but less are to those who consider them pests whose number should be limited. Meanwhile, discussions continue over how to deal with this problem.28. People are not permitted to hunt wild pigs freely in _.A. TexasB. Michigan C. MissouriD. Louisiana29. Why do the game

53、raisers prefer raising wild pigs to deer?A. Its difficult to raise deer.B. Wild pigs are in large numbers.C. Deer are not popular with hunters.D. They can benefit more from wild pigs.30. Which is NOT the reason for the difficulty in controlling wild pigs?A. The difficulty of passing effective laws.B

54、. The high percentage of land owned privately.C. The farmers unwillingness to shoot wild pigs.D. The popularity of raising wild pigs in many states.31. What is the best title of the text?A. Why are wild pigs so hard to control?B. Are wild pigs pests or wild animals?C. Wild pigsan increasing danger i

55、n the US.D. How to deal with the problem of wild pigs? DThick dust rose and a large building collapsed. This was the scene in Zhu Zhou，Hunan Province on May 17. Nine people were killed and 16 injured. Things were similar in the Sichuan earthquake. Thousands of people were buried in the ruins and los

56、t their lives. What if we could have warned them? People are always racking their wits to find a way of preventing buildings collapse. Better materials and technology help，but they are not a solution.Just like humans，a building has its own life cycle from “birth” to “death”If we know when a building

57、 is going to collapse，we can repair it in advance or get out of it before it falls. Now，scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a material that turns red before it breaks. The invention could be used in things like climbing ropes or bridge supports. The research was led by Nancy Sott

58、os，a professor at the universitys Beckman Institute，and Douglas Davis，a graduate research assistant.The secret behind the colorchanging material is a type of molecule (分子)A molecule is a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds. Imagine you and your friends standing in a circle，holding hands.

59、Each person stands for one atom，your hands represent the bonds，and the entire circle represents a molecule. If one person lets go of his or her hands，the molecule changes color. The research team put the molecule into a soft material. When the researchers stretched the material，it turned bright red

60、for a few seconds before it broke into two pieces. When they repeatedly stretched and relaxed the material，without breaking it，it only turned a little red. The major problem is that light can get rid of the red color. When the team shone bright light on the molecule，the broken bond was fixed，and the

61、 color disappeared. Scientists have yet to do more research before the colorchanging molecules can be used outside the lab.32. What does the passage mainly introduce?A. The collapse of a large building in Zhu Zhou, Hunan Province.B. A type of molecule that can be put into a soft materialC. A material that turns red before it b