高考英语阅读理解考前热身（Day20）.docx

高考阅读理解考前热身 （Day20）A（应用文）Children's Books That Teach Empathy and KindnessLittle Blue TruckBy Alice SchertleLittle ones are introduced to Blue, a little pickup truck that gets stuck pushing a dump truck out of the mud in this board book. Thankfully, Blue made a group of animal friends along the way that are happy to do whatever they can to help him get back on the road. The main themes are kindness and the benefits of helping others.Most PeopleBy Michael LeannahThe book is an amazing lesson for kids that want to do good in the world and that there are plenty of good people out there. Told in the third person, the book tells the story of two pairs of siblings (兄弟姐妹) and the people they meet.If You Plant a SeedBy Kadir NelsonA mouse and a rabbit teach children how to plant and grow food, while also passing along some valuable lessons. After learning that a carrot seed will grow a carrot, and a cabbage seed will result in a cabbage, children also learn the value of thoughtfulness and how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.Save Me a SeatBy Sarah Weeks and Gita VaradarajanJoe lived in the same town all his life and felt perfectly pleased until his best friend moved away. Ravi's family recently moved from India to the US and he's struggling to find where he belongs. Even though Joe and Ravi at first believe that they don't have much in common, they both realize they have a common enemy-the biggest bully (仗势欺人者) in their class. Save Me a Seat is a story about the true meaning of friendship and understanding.1. What can children get from reading Little Blue Truck?A. Happiness of helping others.B. Importance of protecting animals.C. Ways of dealing with trouble in mud.D. Being friendly to strangers around you.2. Which book is mainly about food?A. Little Blue Truck.B. Most People.C. If You Plant a Seed.D. Save Me a Seat.3. What do we infer from Save Me a Seat?A. Joe was regarded as a bully by Ravi.B. Ravi was used to living in India soon.C. Ravi and Joe had nothing in common.D. Ravi and Joe became friends at last.B（记叙文）Im a 22-year-old young man and came to China 4 months ago for the same reasons most people of my age do. They want to see the world and expand their minds. To explore more about China, I am currently teaching English in Guangdong.China hasnt been the expected. Before I came, I was an aware of the level of ongoing development within the country. High-rise buildings, flat screen televisions, well-equipped classrooms. I found myself pleasantly surprised. Like other foreigners, I saw the funny side of the language barrier and tasted the chicken feet. I gave in to the flow of Chinese culture and havent looked back since, but it wasn't until today that I realized how naturally similar it is to my own.When the Chinese take a photograph, they wont say “Cheese!” like we do back home in the U. K. Instead, they say the word “Eggplant! (茄子).” Amused at first, I suddenly realized that I had no reason to be critical. Cheese? Eggplant? Any difference?China is home to one of the oldest and greatest cultures in the world. It is in this country that I have witnessed some of the most beautiful scenes that the human race can offer. We all share a way of life, no matter where were from or where we go. Its my conclusion that though we shout random foods at a camera, at least, were all shouting words from the same category. How different can we really be?So, instead of grasping onto your own culture, take a break and allow the culture of another country to embrace you. You may be surprised at the amount of similarities you find, just as I was this afternoon in sunny, southern China.；4Why did the writer come to China?ATo copy others.BTo make a living.CTo learn Chinese.DTo satisfy his curiosity.；5What makes a pleasant surprise for the writer in China?AThe rich culture.BThe way of taking photos.CThe unexpected modern life.DThe funny scenes in communication.；6What lesson did the writer learn through his experience in China?AWhen in Rome, do as Romans do.BPeople should all shout “Cheese” at a camera.CPeople of different cultures share some similarities.DThe more you travel, the more you appreciate home.；7Which can be a suitable title for the text?AEnglish or Chinese?BCheese and EggplantsCThe Importance of TravelDThe Long Culture of ChinaC（说明文）More than one-third of the worlds food is wasted or thrown away. This adds up to an unbelievable 1.3 billion tons of waste a year, most of which rots in landfills, emitting (排放) methane and contributing to climate change.But one of the most promising and simple solutions lies in the problem itself: this wasted food if composted ( 堆 肥 ) could slow climate change and improve soil quality. When food waste break down in composting facilities or even in backyard compost piles, they dont produce methane, and they result in carbon-rich soil. Higher quality soil also continues to absorb more carbon from the atmosphere, helping to fertilize plants and contributing further to fighting against climate change. Increasing the amount of carbon in the worlds soil by just 0.4 percent a year would stop the rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Returning one ton of organic matter to each hectare of soil would increase production of cereal crops each year by millions of tons.While it is true that people can compost in their yards, community gardens, schools or even on their kitchen counters, larger-scale efforts, including infrastructure ( 基 础 设 施 ) and reward system for consumers, would take it to the next level. Imagine that consumers could just leave food leftovers in a bin for pickup, or drop them off at a local store, earning a few cents a bucket, just like what has been offered for recycling bottles or newspapers. Moreover, in the case of composting, the reward system would be sustainable because the end-product of compost can be sold to farmers.There have been important steps recently toward keeping food waste out of landfills. But food still makes up the largest part of city landfills. Until that changes through increased composting, we are wasting a lot more than food. We are wasting the opportunity to slow climate change and ensure adequate future food supply for the world.；8What is the consequence of food waste?AFood shortage.BClimate change.CLess farming land.DWorse soil quality.；9What can we learn about the carbon-rich soil?AIt emits large amounts of carbon.BIt stimulates the production of carbon-dioxide.CIt increases by 0.4 percent every year.DIt benefits both plants and the environment.；10Which of the following does the author agree with?ATaking steps to ban landfills is urgent.BComposting on a large scale is helpful.CThe end-product of compost is affordable.DIt is just a matter of time before food waste stops.；11What is the best title for the text?AWhere Landfills GoBWhy Farmers Compost Food WasteCWhat Modern Farming Brings UsDHow Wasted Food Could Save the PlanetD（研究报告）These days, teens are heavily influenced by the media. Many of them have watched thousands of hours of TV. Thats 5-more time than they spend with teachers at school. And we havent yet considered the hours they spend using the internet and reading newspapers.However, several studies have shown a serious problem:Todays teens lack media literacy. In other words, they have difficulty critically thinking about the information they see. One study focused on middle school students. It found more than 80 percent of them couldnt tell the difference between real news stories and ads that looked like news.Stanford University professor Kevin John teaches a class called Media Effects. He tries to help his students learn media literacy. The Professor gave an example that shows why media literacy matters. In the example, two news stations report a snowstorm. One focuses on the terrible road conditions. The other focuses on kids playing in the snow. “With a news story, news stations tell you what they feel are the important details. These details largely depend on the opinions of the news director,” said John, “A person who has media literacy would realize that each story is about one aspect at one point in time. There is more going on.”Some experts think School is the best place to teach media literacy. Others believe everyone from parents to journalists should help teens learn the skill.As for the best time to start learning media literacy, many experts recommend the age of 12. But some basic ideas can be taught even earlier. “Its never too early to start learning media literacy.” said John.；12What can we know about teens today from paragraph 1?AThey are willing to read newspaper at home.BThey prefer watching TV to surfing the internet.CThey spend more time watching TV than studying.DThey are fond of surfing the internet better at school.；13What is the main idea of paragraph 2?AMost of teens have trouble with reading.BMost of teens needs to practise thinking.CMost of teens are short of media literacy.DMost of teens lay stress on media effects.；14What does the example given by professor imply?AThere are many sides to a thing at one time.BTerrible road conditions cause inconvenience.COnes media literacy depends on your attitude.DNews details must be announced by news stations.；15Which of the following statements does John agree with?AParents have the responsibility to realize media literacy.BTeens should learn media literacy as early as possible.CThe best age for children to learn is the age of 12.DChildren can be taught better only at school.参考答案ACD DCCB BDBD CCAB第 4 页，共 4 页学科网（北京）股份有限公司