2023高考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟题速递专题02阅读理解（第一期）.pdf
C.Daniel Keys.2023高考英语逆袭冲剌名校最新模拟真题速递第一期专题0 2 阅读理解（2022 广东肇庆市第一中学一模）Best Short Story Collections Everyone Should ReadIf you are on the lookout for great storytelling but dont want to commit to a full-length novel,then shortstory collections are the answer.Here we have gathered four of the best short stories and collections,from all sortsof backgrounds and sources,to help you grow yourt4To Be Readpile.Runaway by Alice MunroThis award-winning collection features eight stories by the Canadian author Alice Munro.Withstraightforward and accessible prose（散文），Munro tells stories of women and their relationships-with strongthemes of love,friendship,and motherhood,among others.The idea of running away is another theme foundthroughout these stories.The Complete Stories by Flannel OConnorPublished in 1972,The Complete Stories actually won the National Book Award that same year.Thiscollection includes 31 stories,twelve of which had never been included in any of OConnors previous collections.They are told from the perspective of characters from the American South,as they deal with social issues likeracism,gender roles,and more.The Refugees by Vied Thanh NguyenFrom Thanh Nguyen comes this Pulitzer Prize winning collection of eight short stories that are all aboutVietnamese refugees（难民）who have moved to the US.However,instead of describing the hardships of their trips,Nguyen focuses on the lives theyve established in their new country.Each story demonstrates a unique immigrantexperience as characters move between cultures,countries,relationships,memories,and emotions.Flowers for Alger-non by Daniel KeysThis classic short story is about the journals of Charlie Gordon,a cleaner with an IQ of 68.Charlies luckchanges when he is selected for an experiment that purports to turn him into a genius-but everything that goesup must come down in the end.Flowers for Alger-non won the Hugo Award in 1960 for its groundbreakingpresentation.Heartbreaking and rich with subtle poignancy,it is likely to remain a staple fbr centuries to come.1.Whose collection should you choose if you are interested in the topic on racial discrimination?A.Alice Munro.B.Flannery OConnor.D.Vied Thanh Nguyen.2.What do we know about The Refugees?A.Its eight stories share the same characters.B.It focuses on women and their relationships.C.It is about the Vietnamese immigrants,lives in the US.D.It mainly describes the hardships of Vietnamese refugees9 trips.3.What do these short stories and collections have in common?A.They consist of eight stories.B.They have won certain award.C.They are told from an immigrants perspective.D.They demonstrate the hardships of Canadian authors.(2022浙江金华 模)You may have noticed sudden,brief twitching(抽动)at some point while your dogwas sleeping and wondered if they were dreaming or even expressing some type of discomfort.These involuntary movements only occur during dream states and usually dont last long.So is twitching justa normal part of dreaming,or are there times when you should worry?Dogs sleep an average of 12-14 hours each day.While they sleep,a dogs brain processes information andexperiences from the day through dreams.Twitching is often related to active dream cycles in the brain.According to research by psychologist Stanley Coren,an average-size dog will dream about every 20minutes,and these dreams will last about a minute.Larger breeds have fewer dreams that last longer-about every45 minutes for 4 minutes.The opposite is true for smaller breed dogs;they will dream about every 10 minutes forup to 30 seconds.Dogs experience the same dream stages as humans,including non-rapid eye movement(NREM),short-wavesleep(SWS),and rapid eye movement(REM).During the REM state,a dogs eyes move around behind theirclosed eyelids,and the large body muscles are turned off so the dream is not physically acted out.The amount oftwitching depends on how much these off switches cramp muscle movement.If your dog sleeps next to you,they may unintentionally disturb your sleep with their sudden bodymovements.However,it is often advised not to awaken a dog that is twitching in their sleep unless they are clearlyin distress.A bad dream or night teiTor could be the cause of these involuntary movements,and they may wake upfrightened.Try to avoid touching them so they dont bite you as a result of being shocked and panicked.Instead,gently call your dogs name until they respond.Speak calmly and tell them that they are safe and secure after theywake up.While they appear to be pretty active in their sleep,dreaming dogs may be slow to awaken.4.Which of the following influences how often dogs dream?A.Their sleeping time.B.Their body size.C.Their daily experiences.D.Their health conditions5.What does the underlined word“cramp“mean in paragraph 4?A.Stimulate.B.Analyze.C.Restrict.D.Monitor.6.Why is it advised not to wake up a dog twitching in sleep?A.To avoid being bitten by the dog.B.To ensure the dog adequate sleep.C.To prevent the dog getting shocked.D.To escape disturbance from the dog.7.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.How does Dogs Brain Work?B.Why do Dogs Dream at Night?C.Why do Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep?D.How does Dogs Twitch Affect Their Sleep?(2022浙江宁波一模)With a world full of fascinating destinations,choosing the perfect vacation spot canpresent a challenge.Use these recommendations to make your travel bucket list.ParisThe magnetic City draws visitors from around the globe to see iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and theLouvre.But what travelers really love are the old-fashioned cafes,lively markets and trendy shopping districts.Get lost wandering along the charming streets,or relax on the banks of the Seine for hours.If youre up for aquick daytrip,head to the Palace of Versailles,which offers guided and self-guided tours of the estate.South IslandNew Zealands South Island brims with magnificent landscape at every turn.Here,you can admire themountains of Fiordland National Park.At night,journey to the Mount John Observatory to gaze at the starry skies.You can also satisfy yourself in Queenstown(a favorite destination among bungee jumpers),sample deliciouswine in the Marlborough region or explore New Zealands most accessible glaciers on the islands west coast.Bora BoraHere,in this small French Polynesian island,youll find picturesque beaches,appealing jungles andluxurious resorts.The islands extinct volcano,Mount Otemanu,makes a challenging hike,and the friendly BoraBora locals can help you catch a glimpse of the islands best sights.Although a trip to Bora Bora is very expensive,most travelers say ifs worth every penny.Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon offers plenty of outdoor activities for everyone from day-trippers to adventure junkies.Hike along the national parks popular Rim and Bright Angel trails for exceptional views,experience a rafting tripdown the Colorado River or view the dramatic Arizona landscape from above during a helicopter tour.If yourefeeling especially daring,sign up for skydiving above the canyon.8.Which of the following destinations is a paradise for shopping lovers?A.Paris.B.South Island.C.Bora Bora.D.Grand Canyon.9.What do South Island and Grand Canyon have in common?A.They both offer travelers a fantastic island view.B They both allow travelers to experience adventures.C.They both allow travelers to stay with local families.D.They both offer travelers chances to observe the sky.10.This text is mainly intended for.A.tourist guides B.magazine editorsC.fashion designers D.vacation planners（2022浙江杭州 一模）Yesterday,after a day of Zoom（视频会议软件）meetings in my living room,Istepped out for a walk leaving my teen son bored on the couch.Bleecker Street,usually packed with people,wassprinkled with only the occasional pedestrians.Bars and restaurants lining the street were dark.Stores with brightneon lights,doors open,beckoned for the rare passers-by to enter.After just a week of the Covid-19 pandemic,anafternoon walk in Greenwich Village neighborhood felt surreal.But then I noticed a row of daffodils（水仙）reaching for the sun in the small triangle-shaped park by MinettaLane.On the windows of a locked restaurant,in bright yellow paint,were the words“We love you,West Village.Take care of each other.M y phone buzzeda colleague sent a picture of her newborn baby just home from thehospital.I arrived home to find my son animated on the couch playing a video game virtually with his friends.Life,love,play,and human connection persist,even though our world has been tuned upside down.In my welcome note to the new students in the Fall,I wrote that this year is about our colleges core values ofinclusion,innovation,and impact and emphasized the power of interconnection.Today,these core values persist,with interconnection taking on even greater significance.Our collaborative spirit has always given us anadvantage-academically,creatively,culturally,and now,remotely.A wise person once told me that getting through a crisis is like being given a new hand of cards in the middleof a game.We are halfway through the semester,with new hands to play,but the game hasnt changed.We willfind new ways to continue to work,teach,create and learn.Lets also continue the informal interactions that makeus a community-the study groups,coffee dates,drop-ins just to say hello.In doing so,we will remain connected.We will come together,from spaces around 由 e world,to meet this new reality.This is who we are.Nothingnot space,nor time-can keep us from moving forward,together.11.What can be inferred from paragraph 1?A.The Covid-19 pandemic is unstoppable.B.The effects of the pandemic could be easily felt.C.Nothing is the same except that the business goes slow as usual.D.People have every reason to be worried about the future.12.What does the writer include in paragraph 2?A.Daily routines that seemed insignificant.B.Reminders that the world has been changed.C.Events that people can do during the pandemic.D.Things or people that carry symbolic meanings.13.What does the underlined word“collaborative“mean in paragraph 3?A.Cooperative.B.Pioneering.C.Independent.D.Adventurous.14.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To express wisdom gained from previous experience.B.To give people some tips on how to handle a crisis.C.To deliver an uplifting message over the pandemic.D.To encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors.（2022 陕西 铜川市耀州中学模拟预测）Throughout history scientists have risked their health and theirlives in their search for the truth.Sir Issac Newton,the seventeenth century scientist was very smart,but that didnt stop him from doing somepretty stupid things.In his laboratory in Cambridge,he often did the strangest experiments.Once,while testinghow light passes through lenses（晶状体），he put a long needle into his eye,pushed it to the back,and then movedit around just to see what would happen.Luckily,there was no lasting bad effect.On another occasion,he staredat the sun,for as long as he could bear,to discover what effect this would have on his sight.To escape sufferingpermanent damage,he had to spend some days in a dark room before his eyes recovered.In the 1750s,the Swedish chemist Karl Scheele,was the first person to find a way to produce phosphorus（磷）.He,in fact,discovered eight more chemical elements,including Chlorine（氯），though he didnt get any place forthem.He was a very clever scientist,but he had a strange habit of tasting a little of every substance he studied.This risky practice finally caught up with him.In 1 786,he was found dead in his laboratory,surrounded by a largenumber of dangerous chemicals,any of which might have been responsible for his death.Eugene Shoemaker was a respected geologist,he spent a large part of his life studying craters（陨石坑），andhow they were formed,and later the research into the comments of the plane Jupiter.In 1997,he and his wifewere in the Australian desert,where they went every year to search for places where comets（彗星）mighl have hitthe earth.While driving in the Tanami desert,one of the most open places in the world,another vehicle rushedinto them,and Shoe maker died on the spot.Some of his ashes（骨灰）were sent to the moon by the Lunar Prospector,a spacecraft,and he is the only person who has this honor.15.What does the underlined word permanent in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Brief.B.Slight.C.Lasting.D.Ordinary.16.What did Karl Scheele like doing when performing experiments?A.Tasting chemicals.B.Staying in the empty labs.C.Experimenting in darkness.D.Working together with others.17.What special honor was Shoemaker given after his death?A.He was buried in the Tanami desert.B.Some of his ashes were placed on the moon.C.One comet of Jupiter was named after him.D.A spacecraft carrying him travelled around Jupiter.18.The text is mainly about three great scientists,A.special honors B.great achievementsC.famous experiments D.suffering in their research（2022广西南宁三中模拟预测）Scientists in the Netherlands have trained bees to identify COVID-19through their sense of smell,according to a press release from Wageningen University.The research wasconducted on more than 150 bees in Wageningen Universitys bio-veterinary research laboratory.The scientists trained the bees by giving them a treat a sugar-water solution every time they wereexposed to the scent of a mink（貂）infected with COVID-19.Each time the bees were exposed to a non-infectedsample,they wouldnt get a reward.Eventually,the bees could identify an infected sample within a few seconds and would then stick out their tongues like clockwork to collect the sugar water.Bees arent the first animals to detect COVID-19 by scent.Researchers have also trained dogs to distinguishbetween positive and negative COVID-19 samples from human saliva（唾液）or sweat with fairly high levels ofaccuracy.A small German study found that dogs could identify positive COVID-19 samples 94%of the time.Thats because metabolic changes from the coronavirus make an infected persons bodily fluids smell slightlydifferent from those of a non-infected person.But researchers still arent sure whether animals are the best bet forsniffing out COVID-19 cases outside the lab.“No one is saying they can replace a PCR machine,but they could be very promising,Holger Vblk,aneurologist,told Nature.PCR machines are what lab technicians use to process standard COVID-19 swab tests.Atthe very least,certain animals could be useful for identifying COVID-19 in places or countries in which high-techlaboratory equipment is scarce or inaccessible.Wageningen scientists are working on a prototype of a machine that could automatically train multiple beesat once.Then bees can use their skills to test for coronavirus aerosols（气溶胶）in the surrounding environment.19.How did the researchers teach the bees to identify COVID-19?A.By offering bees some rewards.B.By infecting bees with COVID-19.C.By raising bees with sugar water.D.By exposing bees to infected humans.20.Why are dogs capable of finding out negative COVID-19 samples?A.For dogs can sniff out hidden virus of the sample
