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1、2024试吧大考卷二轮专题闯关导练英语【新高考】50分阅读理解提分练(七)50分阅读理解提分练(七)阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A2020普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(模拟卷)Why go to Madrid?There may be a slight chill (寒冷) in the air, with temperatures staying around 15 in March, but Spains handsome capital is slowly starti

2、ng to warm up. Even more attractive are the cultural events.A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spains greatest artist, Picasso, has just opened in the studio at the Fundacin Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23. It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.Later

3、 this summer, the anniversary of the death of the Renaissance (文艺复兴) painter El Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo del Prado from 24 June to 5 October.How to go?The widest range of flights is offered by EasyJetfrom Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Liverpool

4、and Luton. British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City. Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted; Air Europa flies from Gatwick.Barajas Airport is 12 km northeast of the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8, but the shortest un

5、derground journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Ministerios station and takes about 30 minutes. The fare to any station in the city centre is 4.50. The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock; 5 one way. It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre. A t

6、axi takes half the time. A flat rate of 30 covers most of central Madrid.1When will the exhibition about Picasso close?AOn 23 March. BOn 11 May.COn 24 June. DOn 5 October.2Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Madrid?AEasyJet. BRyanair.CAir Europa. DBritish Airways.3What is the fastest w

7、ay to reach central Madrid from Barajas Airport?ATake a taxi.BTake a city bus.CTake Metro line 8.DTake the airport express bus.B2020广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(一)Adriana put down the knife, stepped back and looked at her finished painting. She was usually her own worst critic, but today Adriana was pleased with

8、what she saw. Sunset was her best work yet! Not that her classmates would agree. Their reaction to her abstract art was always “Whats that supposed to be？” or “Artists use brushes to paint, not knives, string and cloth”. Still, she didnt care. Adriana painted to please herself, not others.When she s

9、howed the work to Mr. Marcus, her high school art teacher, the next day, he shook his head and said sternly, “Please, Adriana, Ive had enough of this.” Anyone hearing this comment and its tone would naturally think Mr. Marcus was criticizing her work, but it was his frustration speaking. He loved Ad

10、rianas paintings and had repeatedly begged her to show them publicly. She always refused.As her high school graduation approached, however, Adriana began worrying about university. Her parents would cover her study fees, but Adriana planned to pay for her university books, art supplies and accommoda

11、tion herself. So, this time, when Mr. Marcus made the suggestion, Adriana agreed. A disbelieving grin appeared on Mr. Marcuss face. The following day, after checking the newspapers and visiting several local real estate offices, Adriana and Mr. Marcus wandered around the town looking for a suitable

12、location. Finally, though, they could not find anything within their price range.At the days end, the pair entered a small coffee shop to rest. Mr. Marcus could see the disappointment on Adrianas face and, as a woman came to take their order, said, “Dont worry. Well find somewhere to show your art.”

13、 On hearing this, the woman said, “Did you say art? You know we show local artists works right here in the cafe，” pointing to the paintings hanging on the walls. “Bring a few of your pieces around tomorrow for me to look at. Im Susan by the way, the owner.” After thanking Susan for her offer, Adrian

14、a and Mr. Marcus left the cafe in amazement.The next morning Adriana brought along Sunset and Mr. Marcus the two paintings of Adrianas hed purchased earlier that year. Susan studied the paintings in silence, concentrating hard on each one. After what felt like a lifetime, she turned to Adriana and s

15、aid, “Id be honoured to hang these in my cafe.”4What can we learn about Adriana from the first paragraph?AShe was very independent in her thinking.BShe was not very popular with her classmates.CShe was easily affected by other peoples opinions.DShe was very confident in her own artistic abilities.5W

16、hat was Mr. Marcuss opinion of Adrianas paintings?AStrongly critical. BVery positive.CSomewhat frustrating. DA little confusing.6Why did Adriana finally agree to show her artworks?AHer high school graduation was getting nearer.BShe felt guilty about troubling Mr. Marcus.CHer parents were in desperat

17、e need of money.DShe wanted to help support herself during university.7Adriana finally found a place to show her artworks mainly because of _.Afriendly encouragement Bstrong determinationCcareful planning Dgood luckC2020福州市高中毕业班质量检测Brain disease research could be sped up using a smartphonecontrolled

18、 “plugandplay” neural implant (神经植入物) invented by scientists from the USA and South Korea.The researchers, who come primarily from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the University of Washington, designed the soft device to deliver drugs or coloured lights directly to

19、 target neurons (神经元), with the goal of accelerating discovery about addiction, depression and pain. The LEDs involved are smaller than a grain of salt, and the drugs are delivered by tiny channels with the thickness of a human hair.For researchers, the main advantage of the new wireless implant is

20、ease of use. The inventors describe its replaceable drug tube as “Legolike” and “plugandplay”， while the setup happens over an “elegant, simple” smartphone interface (界面)For the subjectsmice, in current testingthe small, soft device wont impede movement and is safer to use over time.Current devices

21、used in this field are rigid, so they cause damage in soft brain tissue over time. With the new device, scientists can now monitor one area of the brain over much longer periods, and with the test subjects moving freely.“It allows us to better analyze the neural basis of behaviour in various ways，”

22、said Michael Bruchas, a professor at the University of Washington who heads the Bruchas Lab. “We are also eager to use the device to help us develop new treatments for pain, addiction and emotional disorders.”The researchers, who published their findings in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering,

23、 created the implant for laboratory use with animals but would like to develop the technology for clinical applications in the future, meaning one day a similar device could be tested on humans.Their invention comes after three years of cooperation between the Jeong Research Group at KAIST in Daejeo

24、n and the Bruchas Lab in Seattle. The former specializes in soft electronics for wearable and implantable devices, while the latter is a research laboratory focusing on stress, depression, addiction，pain and other diseases.8How does the device work?AIt locates a certain position in neurons.BIt direc

25、tly cures the damaged neurons.CIt delivers drugs through a human hair.DIt directly controls coloured lights.9Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “impede” in Paragraph 4?ADestroy. BIncrease.CImprove. DPrevent.10What can we learn about the device?AIt helps to observe the whole brain wor

26、k.BIt has been tested on humans to deal with pain.CIt helps to find new ways to treat some diseases.DIt has been invented by the Bruchas Lab.11What is the best title for the text?AA Brain Neural Implant Controlled by a SmartphoneBA New Smartphone That Controls the BrainCThe Development in Exploring

27、the BrainDA New Cure for the Brain DiseaseD2020郑州市高中毕业年级第二次质量预测“When I was 16 years old, I was diving in Greece, but I was disappointed because I saw more plastic bags than fish.” These are the words of Boyan Slat, an engineer who designed the worlds first ocean plastic cleanup system.Every year, mo

28、re than 8 million tons of plastics end up in our oceans, according to the UN Environment Programme. It is predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will match the weight of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. To prevent this from happening, in 2013 Slat created The Ocean Cleanup, an environmental

29、nongovernmental organization, and put his plan for an ocean cleanup device into action.After years of research and development in the Netherlands, a device called System 001/B successfully started gathering plastics on October 2,2019. The device uses a 600meterlong Cshaped tube to gather all the flo

30、ating rubbish. Unlike other cleanup methods, the system floats freely according to the direction of the waves, which allows waste to flow into and stay within the device. A sea anchor is attached to either end. This slows down the system as it floats through the water and allows the fastermoving rub

31、bish, carried by the waves, to flow into its mouth. System 001/B can also collect waste below the surface using a 3meterdeep skirt (挡板) attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to the shore by boat and recycled.Right now, the system operates in the Great Pacific Garb

32、age Patch, an area that is three times the size of France. Once operational, The Ocean Cleanup expects a full fleet to be able to clear 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 5 years.“It remains to be seen whether this dream will become a reality, but it is undeniable that humanity must work toge

33、ther to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused，” Slat said. “We are starting to see a young generation that gets it and is excited about a sustainable (可持续的) future, but the question still comes down to: Are we going fast enough, and how much damage will have been done bef

34、ore we get there？”12The underlined word “match” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Acompare BequalCmeasure Dcover13Why did Boyan Slat create The Ocean Cleanup?ATo collect ocean plastic waste.BTo help to invent System 001/B.CTo protect the living environment of fish.DTo do research on the ocean environ

35、ment.14What can we know about System 001/B?AIt can collect and recycle garbage at the same time.BIt can only gather ocean waste which floats on the water.CIt aims to clear up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years.DIt is an oceancleaning device which has already been put to use.15What does Sl

36、at want to tell us according to the last paragraph?AYoung generations care less about the environment.BThe future ecology of the ocean is deeply worrying.CPeople should work hard to decrease plastic pollution.DIts quite difficult to repair the damage to the environment.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内

37、容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。2020绵阳市高中第三次诊断性考试How to ExerciseExercise is a key part of staying healthy, but figuring out how to get more active can be tough. _16_. Always listen to your bodys limits, and ask your doctor for advice in case of any medical issues. Importantly, create an exercise

38、 routine._17_. When you warm up, target the muscles you plan on exercising, but use less intense movements. For instance, walk for 5 to 10 minutes before jogging or doing a lower body workout.Try to get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day. As a rule of thumb, you should get at least 30 minutes of

39、 moderately intense aerobic exercise daily. Examples include going for brisk walks and a jog, running, cycling and swimming.Include strength training at least 2 days per week. Strength training involves using free weights, resistance bands, or your own body weight to strengthen your muscles. For sta

40、rters, try doing upper and lower body workouts 1 day a week. _18_.Mix up your routine to keep things interesting. _19_. That can motivate you to stay on track. Additionally, switching your workouts will exercise your entire body and help prevent injury.Walk for 5 to 10 minutes and stretch to cool do

41、wn. _20_. Cool down by walking for 5 to 10 minutes and stretching the muscles your workout targets.AAdjust your routine to your levelBWarm up for 5 to 10 minutes before working outCIf youre not used to physical activity, start slowDVarying your activities can help keep you from getting boredEGradual

42、ly include 3 to 4 strength training days in the weekly routineFYou can do strength training at home or use resistance machines at a local gymGYou need gentler exercises to ease your body from working hard to being at rest50分阅读理解提分练(八)阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中

43、，选出最佳选项。A2020长春市普通高中高三统一测试Top 4 Things to Do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TNThe Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas of Tennessee are absolutely full of fun things to do and see. You are sure to have an amazing time.Dolly Partons StampedeOne of the most famous attractions in the Pigeon Forge and Gat

44、linburg areas, the Dolly Partons Stampede is a mustsee attraction. This show features many special effects, horsemanship and a fun evening. Watch as you take in some of the best entertainment. Cheer on your favorite side. Then, top it all off with a delicious meal of roast chicken and tons of delici

45、ous sides.Ripleys Aquarium (水族馆) of the SmokiesFor the animallover in your family, youll definitely want to check out the Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies. This aquarium is one of the best attractions in Gatlinburg and features tons of beautiful animals for a fun and educational experience.Titanic Mu

46、seumVisit the Titanic in Pigeon Forge for a unique look into this tragic event. The Titanic Museum in the Great Smoky Mountains is the largest permanent museum. Upon arrival, youll be amazed by the giant reproduction of the ship. Here, guests will be able to explore a variety of exhibits.Dollywood T

47、heme ParkDollywood is a favorite among visitors of all ages because it provides tons of fun and different rides. There are lots of events during the year. Dollywoods Splash Country Water Park is sure to be a refreshing place during the summer months. Visit the park when its shining with festive ligh

48、ts. No matter when you visit it, this park is sure to provide unforgettable fun during your Pigeon Forge getaway.1Where are those who love animals likely to go?ADolly Partons Stampede.BRipleys Aquarium of the Smokies.CTitanic Museum.DDollywood Theme Park.2Which place will make you feel refreshed during the hot months?ADolly Partons Stampede.BRipleys Aquarium of the Smokies.C