2020年高考英語閱讀理解專項(xiàng)訓(xùn)練八篇(五)

1、2020年高考英語閱讀理解專項(xiàng)訓(xùn)練八篇（五）13（2019 湖北四市七校聯(lián)考）It was a normal school day for senior Solymar Solis until anunexpected visitor arrived.Her dad, Sgt.Carlos Solis Melendez, surprised her by coming home early from Kuwait and visiting her unannounced at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina.After serving i

2、n Kuwait for nine months, Melendez returned home a week earlier thanhis daughter expected.He held balloons and flowers in a classroom as he sat at a student's desk to blend in with the crowd. "It came to my mind like 'Howis she going to react ?'," he recalled the heartwarming m

3、oment. "Is she going to be happy and run to me and hug me, or cry? That was all going on through my mind. ”As unsuspecting Solymar entered the classroom, she was soon overcome with emotion, immediately bursting into tears and covering her mouth.She didn't talk.She was just crying.She was ov

4、erwhelmed with everything.She thought it was a dream.Melendez was a single parent, so when he was deployed （調(diào)動），he got his sister to live with his daughter.When he was coming back and talking to his sister, both of them came to the conclusion that they should do something special for his daughter.Me

5、lendez and his sister got in touch with the school, and they planned this whole being-in-the-classroom thing, and it turned out perfect.The two are very much looking forward to some good daddy-daughter time now that he's home. " It means everything , " Melendez said of being able to su

6、rprise his daughter this way. "After all the sacrifices she's made, she deserves all the special arrangements andspecial occasions and celebrations.I'll do anything for my daughter.I believe I'm doing good parenting.”語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。文章講述了一位在科威特工作的父親提前回國，并在女兒的教 室為她準(zhǔn)備了一個驚喜的故事。1. How did

7、 Solymar feel at first when entering the classroom?A. She was eager to hug her father.B. She felt everything was as usual.C. She got excited at seeing her father.D. She was surprised by what she saw.”可知， Solymar那天剛進(jìn)入教室時解析：選 B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段"It was a normal school day for senior Solymar Solis ” 和第三

8、段 “As unsuspecting Solymar entered the classroom感覺到一切如往常一樣，故選項(xiàng) B正確。2. What was Melendez's attitude to the surprise?A. Content.B. Astonished.C. Touched.D. Upset.解析：選 A 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段末句中的"and it turned out perfect”和第五段中的“she deserves all the special arrangements and Ibelieve I'm doing good p

9、arenting '可以推斷出，這位父親對這次為女兒準(zhǔn)備的驚喜是非常滿意的(content)。所以選項(xiàng)A正確。3. Why did Melendez plan the surprise for Solymar?A. To get involved in her school life.B. To show his concern for her in a special way.C. To build a strong emotional bond with her.D. To make up for what she lost in her growth.解析：選D推理判斷題。根據(jù)第

10、四段的描述可知，Solymar的父親在外工作，把她托付給姐姐照顧，這次提前回來并在姐姐和學(xué)校的幫助下安排了這次特別的見面。同時結(jié)合第五段中父親的話 可以看出，他之所以這樣做就是為了彌補(bǔ)Solymar在成長過程中缺失的父愛。所以選項(xiàng)D正確。4. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Father's Selfless Love for His DaughterB. Girl Expecting the Returning of Her DadC. Girl Surprised at School by Her Dad's Re

11、turnD. Father and Daughter's Expected Reunion解析：選 C 標(biāo)題歸納題。根據(jù)全文的內(nèi)容，尤其是首段第一句中的"until an unexpectedvisitor arrived ” 以及末段中的 "Melendez said of being able to surprise his daughter thisway”可知，父親為了給女兒一個驚喜，所以提前回家，并在女兒所在的教室精心準(zhǔn)備了這次見面。所以選項(xiàng)C體現(xiàn)了文章的主旨，最適合作本文標(biāo)題。（二）Kenny Li is waiting patiently at a c

12、oach terminus（終點(diǎn)站）inKowloon on a misty and cold Hong Kong morning.He is planning to have lunch in the city of Zhuhai, which on a normal day would take him about four hours to reach by road. But today the journey will take just over 30 minutes, because today is not a normal day.Kenny is one of scores

13、 of passengers including the correspondent （ 記者） who are queuing for a seat on one of the first cross-border coaches to travel over the newly-opened Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.The $ 20bn, 55km bridge and 6.7km undersea tunnel link Hong Kong's Lantau island toZhuhai on the southern coast of Gu

14、angdong Province and Macao. The mega structure is supported by three cable-stayed bridges and designed to withstand typhoon-force winds.It took more than eight years to build and, according to ambitious plans hatched （策戈 U） in Beijing, will help form a high-tech and economic region, namely Greater B

15、ay Area,to rival New York, San Francisco and Tokyo bay areas.But those lofty aims feel fairly irrelevant to the band of eager passengers who have assembled at the Kowloon coach terminus on Wednesday morning. This group wants something different from the HZMB, as it has become known. For just HKDS| 1

16、20 for a single trip ticket, we can be part of history.“I was the first person to get the ticket three days ago, “ says Li, as he waitspatiently for the coach to arrive.Other passengers are similarly excited. YW Cheung and his wife bought the tickets on Sunday as soon as he heard about the news abou

17、t coach companies running the bridge service.“I want to take the first coach to cross the bridge , " he said. "Wewill meet friends in Zhuhai and eat out with them, and then we will go to Macao.”語篇解讀：港珠澳大橋是中國境內(nèi)一座連接香港、珠海和澳門的橋隧工程。2018年10月24日大橋正式通車。本文主要報道了港珠澳大橋通車時人們期待乘坐長途公共汽車來往于三地的情景。1. Why is

18、 today different for Kenny Li?A. Because it is a misty and cold day in the morning.B. Because he has to wait patiently at a coach terminus.C. Because the time to Zhuhai will be saved more.D. Because he can have lunch in Zhuhai by road.解析：選C推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段可推知，對 Kenny Li來說，今天之所以特殊是因?yàn)樗?以乘坐貫穿港珠澳大橋的公共長途汽車，這

19、大大地縮短了到珠海的時間，故選a2. What is special for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge?A. It can withstand typhoon-force winds.B. A round trip ticket of the coach by it just costs HK D|S120.C. It is irrelevant to passengers at the Kowloon coach terminus.D. It is part of history, more brilliant than New York.解析：選 A 推理

20、判斷題。根據(jù)第四段最后一句"The mega structure is supported by threecable-stayed bridges and designed to withstand typhoon-force winds.” 可推知， 港珠澳大橋的特別之處在于其能承受臺風(fēng)，故選A。3. Where does this text probably come from?A. A fashion magazine.B. A history book.C. A tourist brochure.D. A latest newspaper.解析：選 D文章出處題。根據(jù)全文的

21、內(nèi)容和語言風(fēng)格可推知，本文是一篇新聞報道，主要報道了港珠澳大橋建成通車時的情形，由此可推知，本文可能出自一份最新的報紙，故選D。（三）人力資源）department couldSome of the questions you ask your human resources （HR）（ soon be answered by, well, non-humans.That's the concept behind Talla, a Boston-area start-up that has developed a chatbot（種聊天程序）to do some of the task

22、s that HR departments carry out, including explaining company policy, surveying employees, collecting information or training new hires.The Talla bot operates inside enterprise group messaging software, such as Slack, HipChat or Microsoft Teams, which has increasingly become an alternative to email

23、as a method of digital communication within companies.Some 1,200 companies have brought in Talla, about a quarter of whom use the service regularly, said Talla's founder Rob May.Robots promise to be a violent force in the global economy.Some scientists expect they will undoubtedly replace low-wa

24、ge workers, such as drivers and factory labor.As artificial intelligence continues to become more developed, robots may eventually do work instead of humansin many fields.Already, bots are being employed in fields as varied as law, journalism, medicine and engineering.Does that meanHR will depend on

25、ly on bots? Maybe, but not for several decades, predicts May.In fact, he says the introduction of chatbots to HR allows the human staff to focus on tasks that require a greater degree of intellect."What's actually going to happen is that you're going to allow the HR department tobe more

26、 human by automating （使自動化）a lot of their repeated work, “ he said. "HR spends a lot of time doing these low-level, monotonous tasks , " May continued. "What you'll find is that more of the work that does not need communicating with other humans is the kind of work that willbe aut

27、omated.”Talla開發(fā)的聊天程序,語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了波士頓一家創(chuàng)業(yè)公司 它用來幫助人力資源部做那些重復(fù)性的、不需要與人交流的單調(diào)工作。1. What do we know about chatbots?A They can increase human staff's intelligence.8 They help companies advance their service.C They are welcomed in many companies.D They will get less and less human.解析：選C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。第二

28、段中的“Some 1,200 companies have brought in Talla, abouta quarter of whom use the service regularly ”說明 Talla 開發(fā)的 chatbot 被很多公司運(yùn)用。9 What will HR do according to May?A Use chatbots instead of robots.B Communicate more with chatbots.C Let chatbots replace them completely soon.D Free themselves from less

29、significant tasks.解析：選D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“the introduction of chatbots to HRallowsthe human staff to focus on tasks that require a greater degree of intellect ”和最后一 段最后一句可知，Rob May 認(rèn)為人力資源部的那些任務(wù)難度相對小的、重復(fù)性的、不需要與人交流的、不太重要的工作會自動化，這樣人力資源部的人就可以抽身去做其他更有意義的工作。10 What does the underlined word “ monotonous” in

30、the last paragraph probably mean?A Hard.B Boring.C Hopeless.D Worthless.解析：選B 詞義猜測題。最后一段第一句談到通過自動化，人力資源部就無需再做那些重復(fù)性的工作。結(jié)合該段內(nèi)容，由于是重復(fù)性的、無需與他人交流的工作，故可推知這些工作是“單調(diào)乏味的”。故選 B 項(xiàng)。11 What does the text mainly focus on?A Chatbots' role and HR.B Robots and chatbots.C HR's heavy work.D Chatbots' future

31、.解析：選A 主旨大意題。本文主要講了Rob May 的公司 Talla 開發(fā)的聊天程序chatbot 運(yùn)用到了人力資源行業(yè)，幫助做一些人力資源行業(yè)中單調(diào)乏味的工作。因此選A。（四）London Russian Ballet School （LRBS）, based in Clapham, is a vocational school andcharity （ 慈善機(jī)構(gòu)） which teaches ballet to and educates young people from widely diversebackgrounds.Its artistic director, Evgeny G

32、oremykin, one of the most respected balletprofessors in Europe who danced with the Bolshoi Ballet for over twenty years, founded the school in 2010 on the principles of his own ballet education.Russian Ballet SchoolQuolisy mQf Qyonfiiy ww w.rcusi I Ier5ch.0o3-hkccflt* The only ballet school in Hong

33、Kong with rop-quality, Rus5iin-cr3ined e？chr$Gi'f. 787 P/Thgr RgdJSad Kunjjt N«w 宜仃小修手田 ：網(wǎng)”"59 4切f伸口）整例醇第Emui :曬修川附相Nqw jccepTng children froni the age of 4 up to adults* Open 7 <hy$ per vveek (includmg public hohdas.)The goal of the school is to give students the best of the past i

34、n order to work for the future.Students train with former artists of the great theatres and ballet schools of Russia where tradition and knowledge are passed from one generation to the next.LRBS believes that the Russian method, one of the finest in the world, may be applied to students with great s

35、uccess.Dame Gillian Lynne comments,“LRBS is an inspirational, tough and practical balletschool.Russian ballet training has always been extremely effective and important and these children are very lucky to be able to be part of the beautiful art and also to have the chance to develop, lead and inspi

36、re the talent within their souls.Dance has no barriers, and it is a universal and powerful art form which will always continue and should be accessible to all. ”This year, over 700 children from Lambeth have been invited to the London Palladium in September to see the LRBS pupils perform with leadin

37、g artists from the Bolshoi Ballet, something they would otherwise never have been able to do.It will give them a chance to experience the extreme discipline (訓(xùn)練)of this teaching which will lead to their enjoyment of the beauty of ballet.LRBS regularly performs for over 3,000 children each year in lo

38、cal underprivilegedschools, which is what it feels pleased about.These children experience ballet accompanied by young musicians in their school halls.A teacher from a Lambeth primary school commented, “Itwas lovely to see our children's full attention taken by such a wonder on thestage .and for

39、 nearly all it was the first time that they had seen a ballet production on stage.”語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了London Russian Ballet School LRBS 的相關(guān)信息。1. What does the author say about LRBS?A It aims to prepare children for their future.8 It targets children with great artistic talent.C It is helpful to sp

40、read traditional Russian culture.D It offers both professional and amateur ballet training.解析：選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段第一句可知，LRBS的目標(biāo)是讓學(xué)生受到最好的芭蕾舞教育，以為將來所用，即讓學(xué)生為他們的將來做好準(zhǔn)備。故選A。9 Which of the following does Dame Gillian Lynne agree with?A Russian ballet is difficult to learn.B Ballet education has no social distinc

41、tions.C Ballet training is a great success in LRBS.D LRBS created a new way of teaching ballet.解析：選B 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段最后一句可知，DameGillian Lynne 認(rèn)為舞蹈沒有國界，它是一種全球性的、具有強(qiáng)大影響力的藝術(shù)形式，應(yīng)該普及到每一個人。由此可推知，DameGillianLynne 認(rèn)為芭蕾舞教育適用于來自各種背景的年輕人，它沒有社會地位的差異。故選B。10 What does the underlined word “ something ” in Paragraph 4 r

42、efer to?A Seeing the ballet performance.B Attending LRBS to study ballet.C Having a tour of the London Palladium.D Communicating with the leading artists.解析：選A 代詞指代題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段第一句可知，來自Lambeth 的 700 多個孩子應(yīng)邀去London Palladium 觀看來自LRBS的孩子們和來自Bolshoi Ballet的藝術(shù)家們的演出，若非如此，他們將永遠(yuǎn)也看不到這些演出。something 在句中作同位語，指觀看芭蕾舞

43、演出這件事，故選A。11 Why does the author mention a teacher's comment in the last paragraph?A To show LRBS is proud of its ballet.12 To prove ballet has taken root in Britain.C To state ballet is popular among children.D To stress LRBS makes a difference to children.解析：選D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段老師的評價可知，看到孩子們?nèi)绨V如醉地觀看

44、舞臺上的芭蕾舞蹈，這位老師覺得很開心。他們幾乎所有人都是第一次觀看臺上的芭蕾舞。這實(shí)際上是在暗示LRBS寸孩子們有一定白影響，故選 DD（五）4 Popular Places to Go This WinterHarbin, ChinaChina Harbin's winter is for the brave ones the average temperature is 1.8 °F but those who brave the cold will be rewarded by experiencing one of the world's largest wi

45、nter festivals.This year marked the 33rd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January March), when massive frozen structures rose and were lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.Lyon, FranceParis may be called the City of Light, but every December, light takes center

46、 stage in Lyon, France's third- largest city.That's when the annual Festival of Lights (December 5 8) takes over, with more than 70 light installations (裝置)that transform the city's streetscapesinto modern works of art.The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix- Rous

47、se; the other at Place Carton; through December 25).Lima, PeruPeru's capital Lima is home to the world's highest number of cooking schools per person.Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour.Comb

48、ine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you'll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.Vermont, USWinter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding.This year, many resorts (度假村)have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 milli

49、on statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low- energy models.These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.語篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。主要介紹了四個冬天受人歡

50、迎的游覽之地：中國的哈爾濱、法 國的里昂、秘魯?shù)睦R以及美國的佛蒙特州。1. What similarities do the first two places have?A . They are decorated with lights.B . They offer snow sculptures.C. They have three-day festivals.D . They are extremely cold.解析：選 A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)對中國哈爾濱介紹中的"when massive frozen structures rose andwere lit up 以及對法國

51、里昂介紹中的 "but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon可知，兩個城 市的共同點(diǎn)是都裝飾了燈光，故選擇 A項(xiàng)。2. Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift?A . Harbin.B . Lyon.C. Lima.D. Vermont.解析：選B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)對里昂城市介紹的最后一句"The city is also home to two Christmasmarkets (one in La Croix- Rousse; the other

52、 at Place Carton; through December 25).“可知,購買圣誕禮 物可以去里昂，故選擇B項(xiàng)。3. What's new to the resorts in Vermont?A . Skiing and snowboarding.B. Updated equipment.C. Cooking schools.D. A longer winter.解析：選 B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段可知，美國佛蒙特州升級了造雪能力，用新型的低能 源雪槍升級替代了過時的槍支，故選擇 B項(xiàng)。（六）Ireland's Achill Island has always b

53、een a popular European tourist destination.However, since April, the small island of just 2,600 residents （ 居民）has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh, one of the five set

54、tlements on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools left.For about 34 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores.The area's tourism industry slowly declin

55、ed, and the handful of beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well.Then, around Easter last year, something magical happened - an unusual ten-day tide blanketed the barren 300-meter long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand.Scientists suspect that the sand had be

56、en gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.The locals are delighted to have their beach back, especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature, with their own eyes.However, Sean Molloy, manager of

57、Achill Tourism, cautions against going into the cold waters just yet, saying,“ Because of the sand comindon't know how safe the beach is now because currents （ 洋流）could be changed and it'll take a little bit of time. 'He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimm

58、ing to the dolphins that frequent the area.Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act.It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 years, before returning in 1927.However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful sand is here to stay.語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了愛爾蘭阿基爾島消失的海灘時隔三十多年再次 出現(xiàn)的事件。1 What has brought Achill Island worldwide attention recently?A . An unusual storm.B . The decrease in the number of residents.C. The return of its beach.D . The building of a new tourist des