阅读理解B篇练习--高考英语二轮复习专题.docx

英语学科 二轮复习专题资料专题：阅读B篇NO.1 (深圳二模)B As a boy, I wanted to go to the South Pole. As a teenager, I decided I'd like to go to the North Pole too. And yet, I haven't done either. It had taken me 31 years to just make it to the Arctic. I was traveling with a film crew from Northern Ireland, following the footsteps of Lord Dufferin who, in the 1850s, sailed from Scotland to the Arctic. As an early adventure tourist, he was driven by the desire to see what lay at the ends of the world. As we sailed north, icebergsof the size of buses floated past our small boat. Finally, w reached ourdestination - English Bay, where Dufferin landed- and stepped off onto thehorseshoe-shaped beach.  This was what I'd dreamt of: standingsomewhere so pure and primitive. However, for many early polar explorers, theresults were far less pleasant. The south, in particular, was source of extreme danger. My childhood interest in the South Pole was fueled by the unsuccessful yet heroic adventures of Emest Shackleton. He died in 1922 while preparing for his fourth adventure. The stories of Robert Falcon Scott are also well-known: he and four companions died on their way back from the South Pole.   So why do explorers put themselves at such risk? Much of it seems to lie in the purity of the challenge. Scott talked of the appeal of a place that had been"unreached and unseen by humans. " "With a view over shininglands covered by ice-sheets of inconceivable extent, you have thefeeling of living over the control of death, "said Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer. On the homeward journey the weather turned and we were left for a few days at the mercy of a storm. We experienced a small taste of helplessness when faced with the raw power of nature. We should be grateful for the great explorers"spirit and stories. I know I am. 24.Why did the author begin his adventure tour? A. To assist a film crew B. To realize a childhood dream C.To memorize Lord Dufferin D.To challenge a world record 25.Which of the following best explains"inconceivable" underlined inparagraph 7? A. Hard to control    B. Too far to reach C.Hard to imagine    D. Too bright to view 26.What happened during the writer's journey? A. They were trapped in icebergs B. They were kept off the destination C.They were attacked by a storm D.They were rescued by explorers 27.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Appeal of the Ends of the World B. The Dream of Traveling to the Arctic C.The Victory over the Control of Death D.The Gratitude to Great Explorers SpiritNO.2(深圳二调研)NO.3(广州二模)BTourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty On this stretch of coast, myth and history live side by side, and running out of things to do is near impossible. Giants Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, the Iron Isles filming locations .However, when I make my way to the north of the-country in October, none of them are on my mind. What brings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves.Located, on a peninsula, Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and all the usual points of interest of a coastal town. But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores. Although still relatively unknown, its a surfers dream destination. This is the home of six-time Irish national surfing champion, Andrew Hill, after all.I meet Andrew at his surf shop, the most popular in Portrush. After hiring a surf board and jumping in the water at West Strand, I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is not enough. Within just 30 minutes, Ive lost all feeling in my feet and hands, and my ears are burning. I retreat to a nearby café and gulp down steaming tea before popping by Andrews shop again. Surf boots are what I need, we decide. I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves. Im invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his friend that afternoon. but I decline his generous offer. My head is set on one thing only: taking revenge on the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that very morning.Even with boots, surfing the cold waters of Portrush leaves my feet purple. I become covered in bruises that dont register until I thaw out each night, and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling in my hands. But its worth it, and I would gladly do it all over again.24. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. The popular attractions.B. Coastal towns.C. The filming locations.D. Passionate tourists.25.Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast?A. It has internationally famous beaches.B. Its home to the usual seaside interests.C. It produces excellent waves for surfing.D. Its the hometown of a surfing champion.26.The author goes back to the surf shop to_.A. better equip himself for the challengeB. consult with some experienced surfersC. accompany the owner on a later surf tripD. quickly warm himself up with some hot tea27. What is the tone of the passage?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Descriptive and positive.D. Informative and objective.NO.4(佛山二模)BSitting straight at his desk, Sami Sabeaallil turns on the lights, places his mobile phone on a selfie stick and starts greeting his viewers. “Hi everyone, this is Sami,” he says in Chinese. “I will recommend you some toys tonight”Every day, Sami livestreams (网络直播) on Douyin (Chinas domestic version ofTikTok) for one or two hours, promoting his toys to Chinese buyers. Based in Yiwu City, the worlds largest trading center for daily consumer goods in East Chinas Zhejiang Province, the 22-year-old said he is likely the first foreigner to get into livestream selling in Yiwu and take advantage of Chinas skyrocketing e-commerce industry.Sami has been selling his toys on his Douyin account since last June. Most of his videos are about his products or show him hanging around Yiwus markets and cracking jokes. For a video he published last October, he invited dozens of foreigners from various countries to express their love for China, which got nearly 30,000 likes.As a young Chinese-speaking foreigner, Sami attracts much attention on Chinas social media. He now has only about 28,000 followers on Douyin but his goal is to have 10 million followers within two years.The COVID-19 pandemic is severely hitting the economy of many countries and has caused great losses among Yiwus producers and suppliers. Sami decided to try livestreaming and look for more Chinese domestic buyers via Douyin. As an owner of a Yiwu-based toy company, Sami used to have half of his orders from overseas. However, overseas orders have not been satisfactory in the past year, so he is gradually shifting his business to Chinese market as the epidemic situation in China has largely improved.A few potential buyers have reached Sami and one of them bought over 100,000 yuan ($14,860) of toys from him, which Sami described as “a good beginning.”Sami is not the only foreigner in Yiwu interested in livestreaming promotion. According to Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College, quite a few of its 140 overseas students say they will try livestreaming e-commerce industry after graduation.The college is offering its overseas students courses on Chinas livestream selling market, which include how to attract more followers, how to select suitable products, how to interact with audiences and how to shoot and edit short videos.21. Why did Sami start livestreaming?A.To increase the sales of his toys. B.To build a reputation in his field.C.To catch up with the Internet trend. D.To be the first foreign livestreamer.22.What do we know about Samis videos on Douyin?A.They made him world famous. B.They showed his love for China.C.They attracted a number of followers. D.They recorded peoples lives in Yiwu.23.What is the consequence of COVID-19 for Sami?A.He has closed down his toy company. B.His overseas orders decreased by half.C.The number of his followers has fallen sharply. D.He makes efforts to attract more Chinese buyers.24.What is the function of the last paragraph?A.To provide background information. B.To summarize the previous paragraphs.C.To introduce a new topic for discussion. D.To call on people to use more livestream.NO.5(惠州二模)BI can remember when my daughter Maggie, who is now six, used to crawl into my lap and say, “Daddy, read me a story.” Last year she announced, “Daddy, Im going to read you a story.”Maggie was a television child. When she first became conscious of anything beyond eating and sleeping, the TV set was right there, and it soon commanded her attention.A few years ago, we were worried not only that wed never get the children away from the set long enough to learn to read, but that wed forget how to read ourselves. But in 1955 there was not only more reading than before TV, but more reading than ever before in history.Clearly, reading has survived television as it has survived a lot of other things. When I was six, a wail went up about menaces ( 威 胁 ) to reading at home: motor cars and cinema. When Maggie came along, there was television. The motorcar, the radio, the cinema and television do take up a lot of time.Well, weve got more time. When my mother was a girl, people worked about 60 hours a week. Now its 44. When Maggie grows up, itll be 30. And therell be numerous gadgets to do her housework. Shell have to read. You cant watch TV all day.At present Maggie is reading about Johnny Woodchuck. Ahead of her and Im a little envious are her first brush with Black Beauty, Alice stepping through the looking glass, Huck and Jim drifting down the Mississippi, the emotional storms of Shakespeare, the spiritual agonies of Tolstoy. For reading isnt all joy. Like life itself, its mixed with many moods, from ecstasy ( 狂 喜 ) to despair. Maggie will learn to take the rough with the smooth, gathering from the ancient wisdom of long-dead genius a little fire to enrich her spirit.And some day, if shes lucky, shell get the biggest thrill of all, when a little girl climbs into her lap and announces, “Mummy, Im going to read you a story.”24.Why do the young generation like Maggie have more access to reading?A.They face less working pressure.B.There is more time available for reading.C.Their parents encourage them more often.D.They have a stronger desire for knowledge.25.What makes the author envious of Maggie?A. Her exposure to classic reading.B. Her productive works in writing.C. Her wild imagination in daily life.D. Her spiritual reflection on the books.26.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 6 imply?A.Maggie has rich experiences.B.Maggie has a good plan for reading.C.Maggie will benefit a lot from reading.D.Maggie is on the road to becoming a genius.27.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Reading makes Maggie a fortunate girl.B.More girls like Maggie enjoy telling stories.C.Maggies daughter brings her the biggest thrill.D.It is a blessing that reading can be passed down.NO.6(肇庆二模)BTrue, people remember what you wear. After a social event, we all remember the woman in red, or the man with the top hat. On the red carpet, Hollywood hopefuls take advantage of this reality by wearing outfits designed to be discussed and displayed on the front pages of newspapers. But in terms of making a good impression, being memorable is not just about novelty or fashion, but attraction, both physical and emotional, often in opposite order of importance.In a 2020 study, Andre Ndobo found people tended to remember the extremes: both attractive and unattractive faces. He acknowledged that one suggested explanation was that "both are characterized by distinctive features that promote facial recognitionwhen compared with faces of average attractiveness. But while distinctiveness is memorable, beauty is skin deep. Accordingly, the way you are remembered by others is often not about what you wear and how you look but about the way you make people feel.Professional interaction can create positive personal memories. Adrie A. Koehler, in a piece entitled "In the Eye of the Beholder" (2017) , found that when asked to recall their best learning experience, many students discussed a memorable teacher. What made the teachers memorable? According to the students, memorable qualities included not only teaching styles, but also interpersonal skills and positive qualities such as a sense of humor.We can relate to the results of this study when recalling people who are memorable in our own lives. They are not always people who we believed to be the smartest or most believed, but often those who made us feel the most comfortable, and who were most interested in us. Sincere interest is uniquely attractive. Not only will you remember what someone said, but they will also remember you, fondly.Regardless of what we wear or how we look, we are always naturally more appealing and approachable when we focus on others and when we are genuine rather than simply sociable. Remember that, and others will remember you.22. The Hollywood hopefuls are mentioned to show.A.the competition on the red carpet B. people's attempt to be rememberedC. people's wrong belief about impression D. the importance of clothing in one's success23. Why is an unattractive face remembered according to Andre Ndobo?A.It creates positive memories.B. There's something special with it.C. It makes people feel uncomfortable.D. People often try hard to avoid seeing it.24. What can we infer from the text?A. Smart people are especially attractive.B. Teaching styles impress students most.C. The best learning experience is hard to gain.D. Sincere attention is useful in communication.25. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. You Are What You Wear B. Mind the Impression You MakeC. How Can We Improve Our Self-image? D. What do People Remember about You?NO.7(深圳一模)BOur school owned a boat named Jolie Brise. It was one of the most famous tall ships in the world and three times winner of the Fastnet Race. The boat was unusual: especially for a remote grammar school in Wiltshire, about as far away from the sea as it can get in England. Obviously, such a site didn't match its fame.Mr Parish had originally intended to join the Royal Navy but ended up as a teacher at our school. Some pupils guessed that he still felt the call of the ocean-perhaps because his lessons were almost entirely devoted to navigation(航海). They argued that it was deeply unfair to learn about navigation but never actually go to sea. Then Mr. Parish, seeing a bunch of young people prepared to crew the boat, allowed them