高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练七选五专题二十九.docx

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1、高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练七选五专题二十九Five crew members on-board the submersible Titan were probably killed instantly by a catastrophic implosion as it descended to the wreck of the Titanic two miles below the surface of the Atlantic.A large debris field containing sections of the vessel had been spotted on the sea

2、 bed earlier in the day by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) scouring the area near the Titanic wreck site 400 miles south of St Johns, Newfoundland. 1 J official Rear Admiral John Mauger told reporters. “I offer my deepestcondolences to the families. I can only imagine what this has been like for 2

3、.The 6.7-metre vessel went missing on Sunday, one hour and 45 minutes into its scheduled 11 -hour dive. OceanGate acknowledged their deaths in a statement on Twitter: These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the worlds o

4、ceans.3. A vehicle from the Canadian vessel Horizon Arctic was the first to reach the seabed yesterdaymorning, joined later by another from the French ship LAtalante. Also arriving at the site was a Canadian navy vessel carrying a hyperbaric recompression chamber with capacity for six people.Five “m

5、ajor pieces” of debris from the submersible had been recovered. The initial thing we found was the nose cone, which was outside of the pressure hull. We then found a large debris field, within that debris field we found the front-end bell of the pressure hull.4 Carl Hartsville of the Woods Hole Ocea

6、nographic Institutiontold.Nicolai Roterman, a deep-sea ecologist and lecturer in marine biology at the University of Portsmouth, told the Associated Press the Titans disappearance highlighted the uncertainties of deep-sea tourism. Even the most reliable technology can fail, and therefore accidents w

7、ill happen.5 J he said.【The Guardian (June 23, 2023)1A.Tragic news that those on the Titan submersible have been lost followed an international search operation.B.The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamberC.That was the first indication that there was a catastrophic

8、eventD.With the growth in deep-sea tourism, we must expect more incidents like thisE.The announcement marked a heartbreaking end to a massive international air and sea search for the sub and its crewF.The breakthrough in finding some of the remains of the Titan came from the deployment of deep-ocean

9、 RO Vs for the first timeG.Hope of finding the crew alive was already fading yesterday with the knowledge that the 96-hour oxygen supply was set to expire.A painting has been saved for the nation in recognition of its u outstanding significancefor the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain

10、. The anonymous artists portrait of two women has been bought by Compton Verney, an award-winning gallery in Warwickshire.1 tThe womens faces are covered in curious beauty patches.2 Patches were fashionable at the timebut the paintings inscription condemns them as a sin of pride, a widespread opinio

11、n in the 17lh century. Wearers of such patches or spots, made of silk or velvet, risked u provoking the wrath of god. One reason for a patch was to hide imperfections or signs of disease.How to make sure your holiday is an enjoyable, life-enhancing experience?Plan before you go1To avoid this, as soo

12、n as youve booked your holiday, list the travel documents youll need, including passport, EHIC or GHIC card and travel insurance. 2.Then start packing several weeks in advance, giving yourself time to buy essentials like toiletries and sun cream, and order medication. On departure day, leave more ti

13、me than you need to get to an airport or port. Being extra prepared might seem like a chore, but it reduces anxiety.Go with the flowGiven that 96 per cent of people consider holidays as being extremely important for mental health, look after yours when you1 re there.3 Theres a physical reason for th

14、is too: blood pressure is higher for three daysfrom the day before travel, according to an Austrian study in the Journal of Travel Medicine. Wake up naturally without an alarm and relax in the sun (but not too much!) in order to increase your levels of serotonin, which reduces anxiety.Do a digital d

15、etoxTry to forget the cares of everyday life by ensuring you dont check emails or social media, or feel obligated to use it to chart your best holiday moments. 4 That will enable you to relax and make special memories.5Consider walking and swimming, and why not paddle boarding or tennis? If youre so

16、mewhere hot, its best to take exercise in the early morning or evening. Being active will make you feel fitter and more refreshed once youre back.Reader fs Digest UK(Julyf 2023)1A.Get activeB.Bring healthy habits homeC.Not only is it stressful organizing your break in the first place, theres the add

17、ed angst of remembering to buy and pack everything you need.D.Try to make it part of your everyday routine, for example, a 20-minute workout when you get up, a lunchtime walk or do errands by bike.E.Check you have them and theyre valid.F.Ideally, turn off notifications, limit your screen time and tr

18、y to focus on the present moment.G.Try to chill when you first arrive and dont cram in too many activities.BEFCDCFEBACEGFA3 Noting that its departure from the UK would be a misfortune，a report stated: The depiction of ablack female sitter in a 1650s painting was highly unusual, inviting important de

19、bate about race and gender during the period.The picture was unknown to scholars until it surfaced at auction from the estate of the sixth Lord Kenyon. It had an initial valuation of between 2,000 and 4,000.4. Two Ladies will undergo conservation and it will go on public display in 2024.Compton Vern

20、ey is an accredited museum and registered charity. Geraldine Collinge, its CEO, said: The painting fits so interestingly with our collections. Weve got portraits and folk art, where we3 * * * * * 9re thinking about different ways of showing people. It opens up a conversation about whos in portraits

21、and why certain people arent in portraits. We dont know who the women were.5【The Guardian (June 23, 2023)1A.The fact that its two women is particularly interesting for us now and they were stories that were deliberately not toldB.However, it sparked such intense interest that it sold for 220,000.C.I

22、t depicted one black woman and one white as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewelleryD.The independent body advises the culture secretary on whether an object intended for export is of national importance.E.The painting was at risk of permanently leaving the UK after being auctioned in Shropshire in 2021.F.The white sitter wears black patches of various shapes, the black sitter has white ones.G.It visualises in a way that no other painting of the period does the early modern debates concerning the morality of cosmetics use.