2022届高考英语阅读理解专项训练（三）.docx

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1、2022届高考英语阅读理解专项训练（三）A阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案.Whenever a new technology begins to affect society, we hear arguments about the soulless （没有灵 魂的）modern way“ and the good old days, when things were slower. ? Often the older generation complains about the younger one.This debate heated up again

2、recently when The Beijing News reported that nearly 70 percent of young people in China speed-watch videos and shows online. It can be concluded that today9s youth are so caught up in the fast pace of modern life that they can no longer give something their full attention.There may be some truth to

3、this, but is it the only truth?I am one of these so-called speed-watchers. I tend to play South Korean soap operas - the 2014 sensation （大热居U） Man From the Stars （来自星星的你）,for example - at 1.5x or 2x speed. The reason is simple. I want to know what the fuss is about and I dont want to be left out of

4、conversations online and with friends. I also speed-listen to informative audio, like TED talks and lectures, with the sole purpose of taking in as much information as possible.But there are films and podcasts that deserve my full attention - and they will have it. When watching the likes of Downton

5、 Abbey （唐顿庄园）or Game of Thrones （权利的游戏）,to name two, I wont skim past even a second of the action. Every long pause and change of emotion carry meaning that would be lost by speed-watching.So perhaps the debate shouldnt be about which one is better - the fast life or the slow one. Instead, its about

6、 understanding whafs really important to you and taking control of the time you want to spend on it.“This is the future of how we will appreciate television and movies,“ wrote reporter Jeff Guo on The Washington Post. “We will watch videos in new ways using our powers of time manipulation （控制）.We wi

7、ll be watching on our own terms.”Indeed, there is no fast or slow there is only your own terms, and your own pace.1. What can we conclude from what The Beijing News reported?A. The older generation is scared of new technology.B. The older generation loves looking back at the good old days.C. Young C

8、hinese people like to watch videos at faster speed.D. Young people are more likely to be happy with their lives. 2. Why does the author share her own experience?A. To complain about the quality of recent TV series.B. To stress the importance of common interests with friends.C. To tell readers what s

9、he thinks a good TV product is like.D. To share how she chooses different speeds to watch videos.3. Which of the following would the author probably agree with?A. Slow down to enjoy life.B. Live life at your own pace.C. Follow the lifestyle of the majority.D. Hurry up to take in as much as you can.B

10、阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death and that the soul would return to the body. One requirement was the preservation （保存）of the body. To achieve this, Egyptians followed a process called mummification （木乃伊化）.However, it was not only humans who were mummifie

11、d. Animals were also mummified and placed in tombs （坟墓）to either provide company for the dead or serve as a sacrifice （祭品）to gods.Egyptian animal mummies look like little more than bundles of （成捆的）cloth. It was difficult for scientists to know much about them beyond what animals they were - until no

12、w.A team of researchers led by engineer Richard Johnston from Swansea University, UK, have used new technology to examine the remains （遗骸）of a snake, a bird and a cat that lived over 2,000 years ago.According to Science Daily, the researchers used X-ray micro CT scanning to digitally （数字 化上也）unwrap

13、and dissect （解剖）the mummified animals without causing damage. The scans were very detailed, down to the animals smallest bones and teeth.The micro CT works by taking thousands of individual X-rays from all angles （角度）while the mummy rotates （旋转）360 degrees. The 3D scans can then be printed or placed

14、 into virtual reality （VR,虚拟现实）.“With VR, I can effectively make the cat skull （颅骨）as big as my house and wander around it J Johnston told Science News.This way, the team was able to get a glimpse into the lives and deaths of these animals.Based on the teeth that had not grown out, scientists predic

15、ted that the cat was less than five months old when it was strangled （勒死）to death. The snake died as a result of a whipping （鞭打） action, but also may have had kidney （肾）damage, possibly due to a lack of water.The animal mummies provide a glimpse into the distant past, like a time capsule （时间胶囊）: Joh

16、nston told AFP.Thanks to this groundbreaking technology, the secrets in the “time capsules”, for example, the cause of death of those ancient Egyptian mummies, are revealed.4. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs about mummification in ancient Egypt?A. The mummification process of humans

17、and animals is different.B. Ancient Egyptians mummified animals mainly to serve gods.C. Scientists made many discoveries through animal mummies.D. It was considered an important part of achieving life after death.5. What did the researchers do to study animal mummies?A. They had to damage them to se

18、e them clearly.B. They took the bones and teeth out of the mummies.C. They used X-ray micro CT scanning to tell what animals they were.D. They used technology to find out how the animals lived back then.6. What did Johnston think of the study of animal mummies?A. It tells something about the past.B.

19、 It doesnt have much scientific value.C. It pushes scientists to develop new technology.D. It encourages scientists to make time capsules.C阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案My family is still recovering from the terrible times of the past couple of years. They began when my teenaged stepson became ill

20、. His autoimmune disease （自身免疫性疾病）led to kidney （肾）failure and an ongoing （持续的）need for treatment （治疗）.As anyone who has cared for a sick child knows, the stress doesnt go away. And there was so much stress. My husband and I were exhausted, and it was as if we forgot how to communicate - we couldnt

21、have a simple conversation without fighting. Our once-happy home had become tense （紧张的）and unhappy.In a rare event of communication, my stepson and I were discussing Valentines gifts. I recalled （回想起）that his dad gave me a kazoo （卡祖笛）for our first Valentines Day.My reaction to this gift was embarras

22、sment when I, a professional saxophone （萨克斯）player, couldnt get it to make a sound. The kazoo eventually got packed away and forgotten.But he was interested and asked to see it. After some trouble, I found it.“You couldnt get a sound?” he asked, amazed, turning it around in his hands. Whats so hard

23、about it?“I dont know. It just never worked.My husband grabbed 住）the kazoo - Its easy! Look, you just do this - and blew. Nothing happened. Surprised, he tried again. Still there was no sound.Frustrated （挫败的）,he tried again, only to produce a sound like an angry bumblebee （大黄蜂） trapped in the mouth

24、of a bear.My stepson burst into laughter.Seeing his face light up like that was wonderful. Soon, we were all laughing to the point of tears.It was as if the gloom （阴郁）had lifted, and a ray of sunshine was let in. Eyes met and souls reconnected. My stepson took a turn on the kazoo. He did no better t

25、han us. More laughing.It was the best 10 minutes of the past couple of years.The mood stayed light fbr the rest of the evening. Months later, we still remembered it. It didnt solve anything. While my stepson recently underwent a successful kidney transplant, his life will always have challenges.But

26、this experience with the kazoo proved to be a turning point. It showed us that there are still things to laugh at and enjoy and that wc can still connect as a family. Thanks to a simple kazoo, wc remembered that we are one.7. What can we know about the authors family from the first two paragraphs?A.

27、 They argued a lot after her stepson became ill.B. They were all optimistic about her stepsons future.C. They didnt have enough money to treat her stepsons diseas.D. They supported each other while taking care of her stepson.8. Why was the author embarrassed by the gift?A. She didnt like the gift at

28、 all.B. She was not able to play it.C. She forgot where she had put it.D. She failed to get her stepson interested in it.9. What does the underlined word “lifted probably mean?A. Deepened.B. Missed.C. Rose.D. Disappeared.10. After playing the kazoo together, the authors family?A. fell in love with m

29、usic.B. felt reconnected with each other.C. successfully solved the challenges they faced.D. understood the meaning of gift-giving.D阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。How do you usually spend your spare time? Many people choose to be couch potatoes （电视 迷），but not Luo Han, a 9-year-old from Changsha, H

30、unan.Luo Han completes at least two hours of outdoor activities every day and has raised a wave of （一波）discussion online.Although he is in primary school, he has already mastered sports like kayaking （皮戈ij艇）and paddling （划桨）.His aptitude （才能）for outdoor sports is due to his father Luo Ge, who active

31、ly encourages him to enjoy nature, rather than focusing （关注）only on his learning. After noticing that Luo Han did not go out for enough exercise after school, his father took him to do outdoor activities every day.Many applauded them.“Exercise can ease brain fog （月而疲劳）and improve memory. Many studen

32、ts feel stressed about school work, so outdoor activities can help us keep our moods uplifted and improve our learning efficiency （效率）J said Liu Yu, 18, a university freshman.Wang Tao, a parent of a 16-year-old, showed her support for the father. more than a way to relax. Its a training of willpower

33、,she said.Her son He Xin, from Hefei Thomas School, Anhui, is a fan of outdoor sports. Although facing increasing pressure in his studies, he has joined the schools athletic （运动的）programs.However, some have also expressed their concerns （担忧）.“Two hours isnt too much fbr a 9-year-old, but it might be

34、 difficult for high school students to guarantee （确保）this block of time when school becomes more demanding,said Huang Xi, 16, from Liyang High School of Jiangsu province.Ms Zhu, who has a daughter in middle school, also agreed that two hours is too much for the majority of parents, especially on wee

35、kdays. When I am off duty, I need to do housework. After my daughter finishes her homework, she prefers to watch TV. Neither of us would think of going outside for exercise J Zhu said.Other parents are concerned about the safety of outdoor activities. Zhang Zhijin has a son in high school. Sometimes

36、, teenagers can do crazy and risky things. We worry about accidents,“ Zhang said.11. What news about Luo Han has caused online discussion?A. His talent for outdoor sports.B. The way he gets along with his fathe.C. Daily time he spends on outdoor activities.D. The way he deals with learning and outdo

37、or sports.12. What did Liu Yu think of students doing outdoor activities?A. It can help them learn better.B. It is more helpful to those under stress.C. It helps them build character.D. It often leads to poor school performance.13. What does Ms Zhus example tell us?A. There is too much school work for high school students.B. Most parents cant afford to spend two hours outdoors on weekdays.C. Most parents are worried about the safety of outdoor activities.D. Parents should care more about their childrens learning.2022届高考英语阅读理解专项训练 （三）参考答案A1-3： CDBB46： DDAC7-10： ABDBD11-13： CAB