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1、四川都江堰市2020高考英語二輪閱讀理解練習（3）閱讀理解。閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。First lady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.Michelle Obama has spent the first half-century of her life breaking barriers and checking off a series of firsts. Now, as she reaches her milestone birthday Friday, the nation
2、will be watching to see in what other areas she will leave her mark. Five years after moving into the White House, and without a re-election campaign to worry about, she has more room to relax in her role and, political watchers say, possibly become more vocal (聲音的) on political issues in the three
3、years left in office. So far, critics have complained about Michelles silence on issues where they expected to hear her voice: Last year, at the start of her husbands second term, she disappointed advocates for tighter gun-control measures after she failed to push harder on the issue in response to
4、the massacre (殘殺) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. She also disappointed some feminists (女權主義者) who wanted her to defend their causes instead of falling back on her self-described role as the nations “mom-in-chief.” Nor did she handle racial issues during her second term, as some ha
5、d expected.“The most important thing to remember is, whether you are black, white or Hispanic, youre the first lady and the president of all the people in the United States. Thats a huge melting pot, so to reinforce (強化)that shes African American over anything else would not be wise,” said Anita McB
6、ride, who directs programming and national conferences on the legacies (遺產(chǎn)) of Americas first ladies and their historical influence at American University. Valerie Jarrett, a top White House adviser and a close friend of the Obamas, said the first lady doesnt want to “spread herself too thin.” “She
7、really wants to have a maximum impact and to do that in fewer areas,” Jarrett told the Associated Press. “That, she said, “is better than trying to take on every single possible cause.”But Robert Watson, a Lynn University professor, said he expects Obama to “go a little harder at issues” over the ne
8、xt several years. “Second-term first ladies usually feel more at ease to speak more forcefully about issues close to their heart,” he said. Myra Gutin, a Ryder University communications professor and frequent lecturer on first ladies, said she expects Obama to continue making both of them a priority
9、 in her remaining years in the White House, given their success. Michelle launched the “Lets Move” campaign in 2020. It in particular has gained widespread support, ranging from the National Football League to the Sesame Street franchise (特許), which even gave permission to the produce industry to us
10、e its licensed characters for free on fruits and vegetables. “Theres no such thing as a traditional first lady, not anymore in this technology-filled world. Is Mrs. Obama cutting edge? Is she an activist? No. As first ladies go, I think shes been politically careful because she does not want there t
11、o be a major flare-up that would require her husband to use his political capital to clean up,” she said. “But shes not exactly just sitting in the White House pouring tea and having receptions, either.”1、Critics were disappointed with Michelle because _.Ashe didnt put gun-control measures into effe
12、ctBshe failed some feminists to stand out to be a career womanCshe didnt solve some racial problemsDshe failed to voice her opinion on some issues2、According to the professors or advisers, which of the following statements is NOT true?AIts not wise to reinforce Michelle is African American over anyt
13、hing else.BIts better for Michelle to have a maximum impact than to take on every possible cause.CIts expected for Michelle to go a little harder at issues.DIts a tradition for first ladies to stay out of political issues.3、What does the underlined phrase “spread herself too thin” in Paragraph 6 mea
14、n?ATry to do a lot of work at the same time.BGet very tired.CTry to improve physical fitness.DMove herself away from others.4、In Paragraph 9, the campaign “Lets Move” might be aiming to help people _.a. gain widespread supportb. become more physically activec. have access to healthier foodsd. raise
15、awareness about gun controlAa, cBa, bCb, cDc, d【參考答案】1-4、DDAC閱讀理解訓練(2020河南省八市重點高中教學質監(jiān)測)School is much more than a place where students gather to learn. For children, school is their first opportunity for social development and introduction to people outside of their family unit. Lessons learned in s
16、chool go beyond mathematics and language arts. Students learn to develop individual interests and find other people who share their interests.Music is one of the ways likeminded children come together. When many people talk about the benefits of music education, theyre quick to point out all of the
17、numerous and measurable results of music education: many studies show the positive impact music programs can have on children in other areas of study.Dr. Laurel Trainor, a professor of psychology, at McMaster University, has said young children who take music lessons show different brain development
18、 and improved memory compared to children who do not receive musical training. Stanford University researchers have found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word, a finding that researchers say could lead to improving the reading ability of children who have dyslexia a
19、nd other reading problems.Furthermore, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly
20、 better in mathematics.There are many reasons why music education can help to make a child a better student, but there also being involved in music is also a social endeavor that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond. Music educatio
21、n breeds familiarity during a school career, when going from class to class or from school to school every year can be nerve wracking and unfamiliar.文章大意：這是應用文閱讀。文章主要講述了音樂教育幫助孩子更好地發(fā)展，開發(fā)孩子的智力，增強記憶力，因此音樂教育更有利于孩子的成長。12What is the function of the first paragraph?ATo show school is the place for students
22、 to learn.BTo stress the importance of learning knowledge.CTo lead to the main topic of the passage.DTo explain what the author really thinks of.答案：C推理判斷題。A項展示學校是學生學習的地方；B項強調學習知識的重要性；C項引出該文章的主題；D項解釋作者的想法。根據(jù)文章第一段的最后一句話Students learn to develop individual interests and find other people who share thei
23、r interests和下面幾段都是提到音樂教育的重要性，因此該段就是引出主題。故選C。13According to the researchers, we can know that _.Amusic lovers tend to use their brain in a wise wayBmusic training can cure children of many diseasesClearning music is beneficial to students performance in mathematicsDsenior students disliked attending
24、music lessons答案：C細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第四段的students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics可知學音樂有利于孩子的數(shù)學學習。A項音樂愛好者趨于聰明地使用大腦；B項音樂訓練能治愈孩子的許多疾??；C項學音樂有利于孩子的數(shù)學表現(xiàn)；D項高年級的學生不喜歡參加音樂課。故選C。14What does the underlined word “dysl
25、exia” mean?AHaving difficulty with reading.BReceiving training for music.CGaining knowledge from learning.DLosing the ability to read music.答案：A詞義猜測題。根據(jù)該單詞后的other reading problems可推斷是誦讀困難。A項誦讀困難；B項為音樂獲得訓練；C項從學習中獲得知識；D項失去閱讀音樂的能力。故選A。15It can be concluded from the passage that _.Amusic can ensure you
26、have lots of close friendsBchanging schools is a bad experience for everyoneCmusic does offer social and understanding benefitsDfew schools really focus on music education答案：C推理判斷題。A項音樂能確保你有許多親密的朋友；B項改變學業(yè)對于每個人來說是一個不好的經(jīng)歷；C項音樂確實提供社交和理解的好處；D項很少學校關注音樂教育。通讀全文，并根據(jù)文章的最后一段的there also being involved in music
27、 is also a social endeavor that can set the course for lifelong friends and help create social groups that last through school and beyond可推斷選C。閱讀理解。閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。The new studies show that fewer than half of the 9th graders in many of the nations largest cities, can ever graduat
28、e. The studies clearly show that the dropout rate isnt dropping. And, in particular, the dropout rate isnt dropping for poor and minority students.Amazingly, though so many regret the rising dropout rate, our schools continue to lack formal plans-or any plans-to teach students motivation(動機). Most s
29、chools have no game plan to ensure that students understand that schooling will be completely necessary. Schools expect youth and children to act as though schooling is important, but they never teach them to believe that.Years ago, families ensured that thechildrenrecognized the value of schooling.
30、 But in many modern families, the children may fail to recognize the importance of school life just because these families may actually tell their children that school is not important. Since many families are not motivating their children to be interested students, youth professionals, like teacher
31、s may need to provide this training. Otherwise, it is likely the dropout rate will continue not to drop, but only worsen.Here are some strategies to convince even the most apathetic (無動于衷的) students that they must stay in school.Ask students if they will ever need to work: The world has changed. 100
32、 years ago, factory work was the booming job, and it required no education. Today, factories are increasingly automated. Most computer-related jobs require education and at least a high school diploma.Ask students which century they will be prepared for: In 1900, the most common jobs were farm labor
33、er and domestic servanteducation not needed. Now, the most common jobs are office and sales staffeducation and diploma usually needed. An amazing 6 out of 10 people today work in a store or office.Ask students to devise a way that the employee could be replaced. For example, the coming trend in fast
34、 food is to use computers rather than people to run the restaurant. A prototype is apparently already being tested. The students should discover that most jobs that lack education and diploma requirements may be ripe for automation.11. What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph1?A. Few students
35、 can afford to go to school in large cities.B. A large number of the 9th graders can graduate now.C. There are still quite a few 9th graders leaving school early.D. Most schools in large cities have fewer and fewer students.12. Without the help of youth professionals,_.A. more and more families will
36、 gradually recognize the value of school.B. it is likely that the dropout rate in schools wont continue to drop.C. some parents will be more convinced of their childrens future.D. the schools will make proper plans to solve the problems with dropout.13. The author takes factory work for example main
37、ly to _.A. tell us that many jobs requires certain education in the pastB. show that there are more factory work and employment in modern societyC. show that employment in the computer field grows at a high rateD. emphasize that modern jobs require education and schools are necessary14. It can be in
38、ferred that_.A. both schools and families should answer for the high dropout rateB. many new jobs dont need childrens high school diplomaC. working in a store doesnt require a high school diplomaD. most schools are ready to help students recognize the importance of study15. If students play the “Rep
39、lace Me” game, the result would be “_”A. They will know that they can always do without a diplomaB. More of them will drop out early to go to workC. They will discover that lack of education is a disadvantage in choosing jobsD. They will become better at using computers to hunt for a job參考答案 1115 、C
40、BDAC閱讀理解。閱讀下列短文, 從給的四個選項 (A、B、C和D) 中, 選出最佳選項。Book 1 : Brack ObamaGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95His mother came from Kansas. His father came from Kenya. He grew up in Hawaii and Indonesia, far from the center of American politics. Few people had even heard of Brack Obama before 2020. But one powerful s
41、peech in Boston changed all that for the Illinois senator(參議員). In 2020, this inspiring leader ran for the countrys top job, President.Book 2: Danica PatrickGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95Growing up, Danica Patrick dreamed of racing in the Indianapolis 500. In 2020, her dream came true. Danica finished
42、 the race in fourth place, the best ever result by a woman. Three years later, she became the first female to win an IndyCar race. As a woman competing in a sport dominated by men, Danica faced many obstacles. But she never stopped believing in herself, no matter what the difficulties.Book 3: Ellen
43、OchoaGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95Some people dream of becoming stars. Ellen Ochoa dreamed of living among them! She worked hard to make her dream of becoming an astronaut come true. On April 8, 1993, she strapped (用帶子系好)herself in for the ride of her life aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Ochoa ai
44、med high and boldly went where no Hispanic woman had gone before. Find out about Ochoas amazing journey in her own words and photos from her personal collection!Book 4: LeBron JamesGrades: 3-5Our Price: $ 8.95Fans, teammates, and opponents know him as King James. Many people consider LeBron James to
45、 be the most talented basketball Player of his generation. But there is much more to his story. He overcame hard times as a kid and rose to national fame as a teenager. He then jumped right from high school to the pros. Along the way, LeBron never lost sight of where he came from or who he is.13.Wha
46、t do the four books have in common according to the passage?A. Their prices are the same and they are all about famous leaders.B. They are all about Africans and their contributions to society.C. They are written for the same grades and their prices are the same.D. They are for the same readers and
47、printed by the same publisher.14.Emma is dreaming of being a car racer. Who can be an example to her?A. Brack Obama B. Danica PatrickC. Ellen Ochoa D. LeBron James15. If John wants to learn something about becoming a basketball player, which book should he read?A. Brack Obama B. Danica PatrickC. Ell
48、en Ochoa D. LeBron James16. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Obama was popular with most of the people in America before he ran for president. B. In 2020, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an IndyCar race. C. Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman to have gone aboard the space shuttle Discovery for the ride. D. LeBron James is the most talented basketball player.【參考答案】C、B、D、C 。
四川省都江堰市2020高考英語二輪復習 閱讀理解練習（3）
