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1、高三英语阅读A篇冲刺训练一This year, it felt as if every good movie was also an argument for why movies matter. They reward your attention, engage your feelings and respect your intelligence. Petite Maman （Cline Sciamma）The death of a grandmother, the sorrow of a parent, the acquisition of a new friend- these or

2、dinary experiences, occurring in the life of an 8-year-old girl, provide the basic structure of this spare, perfect film. Whether its best described as a modern-dress fairy tale, or a low-tech time travel fantasy is up to you. Whats certain is that the performance of the cast causes maximum emotiona

3、l impact. （Coming to theaters. ）Summer of Soul（Questlove）This documentary about a series of open-air concerts in Harlem in 1969, connecting impressive performances with interviews with musicians and audience members, is a shot of pure joy. But the film is more than a time capsule: Its a history less

4、on and an argument for why art matters, and what it can do, especially in time of anxiety. （Streaming on Hulu. ）Bring Your Own Brigade（Lucy Walker）This documentary about California wildfires of September 2021 is also, almost by accident, an exploration of the countrys response to the Covid-19 pandem

5、ic. The picture Walker paints is complicated, partly because thats the way people are: panicked, generous, stupid and brave. The movie is hardly optimistic, but its open-mindedness provides a buffer against despair. （In theaters. ）The Velvet Underground （Todd Haynes）Like “Summer o f Soul”, this docu

6、mentary revisits the music of the 1960s in a spirit that is more historical than just recalling the past. Rather than gathering present-day musicians to celebrate their ancestors, Haynes concentrates on the Velvet, a band, and on the artistic scene that inspired them. In particular, he focuses on th

7、eir connections to the experimental cinema that boomed in New York. （Streaming on Apple TV+. ）1. Whats the highlight of Petite Maman?A. Its low cost. B. Its modern style. C. Its unusual story. D. Its impressive acting. 2. What do Summer of Soul and The Velvet Underground have in common?A. Being avai

8、lable offline. B. Sharing the same director. C. Involving music in the 1960s. D. Interviewing contemporary musicians. 3. Which movie involves current issues?A. Petite Maman. B. Summer of Soul. C. Bring Your Own Brigade. D. The Velvet Underground. 二Coachella Music & Arts FestivalIs there really anyth

9、ing we could tell you about Coachella that you dont already know? Its a great big melting pot of fashion, A-list music, giant art structures and super exciting moments. This festival is definitely one of the top festivals.When & where: 15th17th & 22nd24th April, 2022; Indio, California, USAMontreux

10、Jazz FestivalMontreux Jazz Festival is held every year since 1967. There is no older festival than this in Montreux. Whats more, few others anywhere in the world have such impressive previous performers, from Miles Davis, B. B. King and Nina Simone through to David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Queen. To thi

11、s day the Lake Geneva shoreline is a center for creative talents from across the globe, performing in venues throughout the Swiss city.When & where: 10th15th July, 2022; Montreux, SwitzerlandSnowbombingIf skiing by day and dancing by night is your thing, there are plenty of snow sports festival opti

12、ons in Europe, but none with quite the same clout(影响力) as Snowbombing. Outdoor and indoor venues host the most impressively A-list lineup youll find on the slopes, and the crowd may wear everything from bright pink snowsuits to group-coordinated fancy dress.When & where; 4th9th April, 2022; Mayrhofe

13、n, AustriaCreamfieldsThe flagship festival of the iconic Cream brand, which became famous through its famous Liverpool club nights back in the 1990s, Creamfields is the UKs premier electronic music weekend. Attracting over 70,000 people and over 300 of the worlds hottest dance acts performing across

14、 30 stages over the four-day weekend, its lineups are as diverse as they are top-tier(顶层的).When & where: 26th29th August, 2022; Daresbury, UK1. When can you attend a jazz festival?A. On 23rd April, 2022.B. On 12th July, 2022.C. On 8th April.2022.D. On 27th August 2022.2. What can you do at Snowbombi

15、ng?A. Dance at night.B. Admire art structures.C. Enjoy B. B. Kings music.D. Join in electronic music performances.3. Who is the text intended for?A. A-list performers.B. Festival organizers.C. Fashion designers.D. Entertainment seekers.三The sound that woke Damian Languell at 8:15 in the morning was

16、so loud that he assumed it came from inside his house in Wade, Maine. As he got up to investigate, he heard another sound, this one coming most definitely from outside. Looking out of his bedroom window, he noticed a tree enveloped in smoke about 500 yards away. A car wrapped around the trees base,

17、its engine on fire.Grabbing buckets of water, he and his wife ran to the crash site. Up close the accident looked worse. The car was split nearly in two, and the tree was where the drivers seat ought to have been, as if planted there. No one should have survived this crash, and yet there was 20 year

18、-old Quintin Thompson, his terrified face pressed against the drivers side window, in visible pain.Languell tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water but failed. When the flames got into the front seats, he knew he had to get the young man out. So Languell opened the cars back door and cl

19、imbed in. Using a pocket knife that hed brought with him, he cut through Thompsons seat belt. Now that Thompson was free, Languell pulled him out, and dragged him to safety before the entire car was in flames.It is empathy that drove Languell to help, just as he said, My heart goes out to Thompson.

20、When you are that close to that level of hurt, you feel it so directly. For his heroic action, Languell was added to the list of real-life heroes changing the world.1. Where was the first sound actually from?A. A house on fire.B. A car crash.C. The bedroom window.D. The basement.2. Which of the foll

21、owing best explains “empathy” underlined in the last paragraph?A. Honesty.B. WisdomC. ResponsibilityD. Sympathy.3. Which words can best describe Damian Languell?A. Daring and generousB. Caring and gratefulC. Courageous and noble.D. Ambitious and reliable四Great holidays in Europe!Do you like the beac

22、h but want a bit more?Then come on an Active Beach holiday at one of our centers in Greece, Turkey or Croatia.All the centers are near beautiful beaches and all offer sailing, wind surfing or water skiing with our excellent instructors. For a change from the water, you can also book a short trip to

23、a nearby village and visit the colorful markets or eat in a local restaurant. At the end of the day, relax in your hotel room or dance the night away at one of our open-air clubs.Who was King Arthur? Where did he live?Join us on a five-day UK Road Trip holiday.Imagine life hundreds of years ago as w

24、e visit ancient Stonehenge, Roman Bath and TintagelCastle, the home of King Arthur. Learn the historyof these interesting places from your guide as you travel in one of our famous blue coaches. In the evenings we stop at some of the best youth hostels in the country. They have everything you need ,y

25、ou don t even need to pack a sleeping bag!Are you bored with the usual holidays? Do you want to do something you really enjoy?Then Fame Camp is for you! Spend a week at Hightree House in Yorkshire and learn how to play the piano, violin and guitar! Bring your tent and stay at a campsite near the hou

26、se. At the end of the week try your new skills in a live performance .How many countries can you see in 21days?On our Explore Europe holiday, you can see ten! Learn about them from our best guides as you watch them go past from the window of an air-conditioned coach and stay at some of Europes top c

27、ampsites on the way. Of course,well also have time to do the important things such as visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the historic Sistine Chapel in Vatican and eating appletrudl n Vnn.For more information about any of these holidays, call 0845 333 4523 or visit www. comewithusuk. com.1. Tourist

28、s who go on an Active Beach holiday _.A. can do some water sports B. can cook by themselvesC. will enjoy an open-air concert D. should bring their own sleeping bags2. If you want to know more about Tintagel Castle, which holiday should you take?A. Fame Camp. B. Active Beach. C. UK Road Trip. D. Expl

29、ore Europe.3. What can we learn about Explore Europe?A. It lasts 10 days.B. It is a coach tour.C. It is a self-guided tour.D. It goes past 21 countries.五If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present th

30、e unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic that never gets old. Set in rural England in the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of t

31、he daughters a wealthy match. Austens story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ign

32、otofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female hero

33、es from years ago and present day. With color portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldnt be able to write this list without including Michelle Obamas

34、memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challen

35、ges they faced too.1. What did the Bennets intend to do?A. To marry their daughters to rich men.B. To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane A

36、ustens. B. Rachel Ignotofskys.C. Elena Favillis. D. Michelle Obamas.3. What do the four books have in common?A. They are all classics. B. They are all biographies.C. They are all related to the female. D. They are all about heroes.六Some Famous Libraries in the WorldThe Royal Library of AlexandriaThe

37、 Royal Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt is probably known as the largest and the most famous library in the ancient world. It is said that the ancient library was burned three times over the centuries. A likeness of the ancient library was built in Alexandria and was opened on October 16，2

38、002.Celsus LibraryCelsus Library was built in what had been a monument tomb of the governor of the Province of Asia, Celsus Polemaeanus in Ephesus, Turkey. It used to be the third richest of ancient times in the world, which had more than 12，000 works of art, but it was destroyed in wars, leaving so

39、me ruins. Even so, it is now still so worldfamous for its beautiful structure that many visitors come to see it. There is a statue of Athena at its entrance as she is the Goddess of Wisdom. It remains delicate and appealing.Bodleian LibraryBodleian Library is attached to Oxford University and mainly

40、 used as a research library. It is also a copyright library, which means it has a right to every book published in the United Kingdom. The library was designed by the architect, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Construction was completed in 1940.The British LibraryThe British Library was set up in 1973 and

41、is one of the worlds greatest libraries. This library has PACCAR gallery of living and workshop of words. The sounds and images offer shows and different programmes at the theme exhibitions. They also have a wide collection of stamps of the world which are on show for visitors. The library also offe

42、rs events like music and discussions.1. Which of the following libraries has been reconstructed?A. The Royal Library of Alexandria. B. Celsus Library.C. Bodleian Library. D. The British Library.2. What can you do in Celsus Library?A. Read books. B. Borrow books.C. See a stamp exhibition. D. Enjoy th

43、e beautiful remains.3. What is special about Bodleian Library?A. It belongs to a university.B. It was once destroyed by fires.C. It is one of the famous ancient libraries.D. It is wellknown for its beautiful structure.七It is true that summer is hot. But here is something to make your day easier. Are

44、 you prepared? Meet the new AirFreezan alternative to traditional air conditioners that cools you just the same!How does it work?It is surprisingly easy to set up! You just need to plug it into a socket(插座) OR any USB port (it uses so little energy that it can even run off of a phone or laptop batte

45、ry)Once you have done that, simply fill it with 20oz/0. 6L of cold tap water.Now just press the power button and the instant cool air is here!What is so special about this little box?It is no larger than a lunchbox. It can be powered by a pocket solar panel(电池板) or battery pack and you probably have

46、 the worlds first and most portable AC unit.Bad sleepers are putting the AirFreez next to their beds at night. The relaxing blow of cool, clean air, the comforting soft night light and the quiet create the perfect sleeping conditions!The price is just amazing. Most AC units cost at least $300 AND yo

47、u have to pay more to cover the expensive electricity bills each month. AirFreez costs less than $100 (actually $53 if you buy more than one here)Top Tips：To make your air even cooleradd a bottle of cold tap water from your refrigerator or even ice!For a beautiful relaxing atmosphereadd a few drops

48、of fragrant oils to the water!1. Which is necessary to get AirFreez to work?A. A socket. B. A phone battery.C. A laptop and hot water. D. Cold water and power supply.2. How much do two sets of AirFreez cost?A. $106. B. $200. C. $300. D. $600.3. How can a user of AirFreez get cooler air?A. By adding ice into the machine.B. By putting it closer to ones bed