1、1专题十二 人物故事类阅读+科普知识类阅读+七选五+短文改错.阅读理解A(2018安徽合肥二模)Semi-retired advertising agency owner Stephen Thomas,58,has been investing on and off for the past 30 years.He made money in the dotcom boom but got his fingers burned when the bubble burst in March 2000.When he got access to his pension he decided to
2、start investing again,this time with the help of his son Sam.Now the two meet up most afternoons at Stephens home in Sandbach,Cheshire to talk about investments.The day starts at 7 am when Sam looks at company announcements online.These regulatory announcements can include a firms accounts,general u
3、pdates or news of mergers(合并) or acquisitions.Sam flags up companies that he thinks look interesting to his dad who then does some more research. Each has an ISA (Individual Savings Account) with AJ Bell,which they use to buy individual stocks and shares.It is a risky way to invest but the two like
4、doing their own research on companies and Stephen makes an effort to go to investor presentations and try to meet the CEO and directors of the firms they invest in and to speak to other investors in the companies.They have invested in oil companies and pet care businesses,to name just a few.But whil
5、e the investments of the two men are similar,they do have different approaches.While Sam likes to hold shares for the long term as he is saving money for his future retirement,Stephen likes to buy with any profits he makes.Sam says,“We do not argue because we have separate ISAs.It means finally we m
6、ake our own decisions about which shares to invest in.The only time we might have a 2disagreement is when we both want to use the login for the news service at the same time.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。本文介绍山姆和他父亲的投资策略。他们在投资方面的共同之处就是对投资的热情。1.What happened to Stephen in 2000?A.He had to retire from the agency.B.H
7、e gave away all his pensions.C.He got injured in an accident.D.He suffered a loss in his investment.答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中“He made money in the dotcom boom but got his fingers burned when the bubble burst in March 2000.”可知,在 2000年他的投资蒙受了损失。故选 D项。2.What does the underlined words“flags up”in Paragraph 2
8、mean?A.Marks. B.Abandons.C.Takes over. D.Sets up.答案 A解析 词义猜测题。根据第二段中“These regulatory announcements can include a firms accounts,general updates or news of mergers(合并) or acquisitions.”可知,这些监管公告可以包括公司的账目、一般的更新、合并或收购的消息。再根据第二段最后一句“Sam flags up companies that he thinks look interesting to his dad who
9、then does some more research.”可知,山姆把那些他认为他父亲会感兴趣的公司标记出来,他父亲会再做一些研究。由此可知,画线部分的意思是“做标记”,故选 A项。3.How did Stephen usually conduct his own research?A.By meeting clients and other investors.B.By predicting the trend of the market.C.By analyzing some research data.D.By doing ongoing interviews online.答案 A解
10、析 推理判断题。根据第三段中“.Stephen makes an effort to go to investor presentations and try to meet the CEO and directors of the firms they invest in and to speak to other investors in the companies.”可知 Stephen通过会见公司总裁和其他投资者来指导自己的研究。故选 A项。4.In what aspect do Sam and his father share in investment?A.The way to d
11、eal with the return.B.The percentage of the shares they hold.C.The enthusiasm for the investment.3D.The approach to stock market research.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We do not argue because we have separate ISAs.It means finally we make our own decisions about which shares to invest in.”可知,山姆和他的父亲在投资方面的共同之
12、处就是对投资的热情。可知答案为 C项。B(2018山西太原二模)Every day when Glen Oliver orders his morning coffee at the drive-through window of a local cafe,he insists on paying for the order of the person behind him.He also asks the restaurant workers to tell the customer to have a great day,in case theyre not already having
13、one.Oliver has never made a big deal out of his own generous actions until a letter was published by a news website in November.He found out that he had not just bought someone his breakfasthe had saved a life.According to the website,someone had written a letter stating that on July 18th,he was pla
14、nning on committing suicide.The writer said that while he was at the drive-through window,he was planning on going home,writing a note and ending his life.When he went to pay for his coffee and muffin,however,the cashier told him that the man in the SUV in front of him had picked up the tab and told
15、 him to have a great day. “I wondered why someone would buy coffee for a stranger for no reason,” said the writer.“Why me?Why today?If I were a religious man,I would take this as a sign.This random act of kindness was directed at me on this day for a purpose.”When the writer arrived home,he couldnt
16、hold back his tears and started to think about the simple good deed that had affected him so deeply.“I decided at that moment to change my plans for the day and do something nice for someone.I ended up helping a neighbor take groceries out of her car and into the house.”The writer says that in the m
17、onths following that fateful event,he does at least one kind thing for others every day.“To the nice man in the SUV,thank you from the bottom of my heart.Please know your kind gesture has truly saved a life,” he said.“On July 18,2017,I had the greatest day.”【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。Glen Oliver 每天早上为在他后面排队的人买早餐
18、,他的善举无意中挽救了一个想自杀的人的生命。5.What is Olivers act of kindness every day?A.Buying others breakfast.B.Greeting restaurant workers.C.Publishing positive news.4D.Taking groceries for neighbors.答案 A解析 细节推理题。根据第一段“Every day when Glen Oliver orders his morning coffee at the drive-through window of a local cafe,h
19、e insists on paying for the order of the person behind him.”可知,Glen Oliver 每天早上为在他后面排队的人买早餐,故选 A项。6.What is special about Olivers act of kindness on July 18,2017?A.It brought him thank-you letters.B.It was reported on a news website.C.It was the first time hed paid for others.D.It stopped someone fr
20、om killing himself.答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据第二段“He found out that he had not just bought someone his breakfast he had saved a life.”和第三段“.someone had written a letter stating that on July 18th,he was planning on committing suicide.”故事介绍和下文“I decided at that moment to change my plans for the day and do somethi
21、ng nice for someone.”可知,2017 年 7月 18日 Glen Oliver的善举使一个人放弃了要自杀的想法,并决定也为别人做好事。故选 D项。7.What does the underlined phrase“picked up the tab” mean in Paragraph 3?A.Paid the bill. B.Parked the car.C.Left a message. D.Ordered a drink.答案 A解析 词义猜测题。此处指当这个人为早餐结账时,收银员告诉他,坐在他前面的越野车里的那个人已经给他买了单,与第一段“.he insists o
22、n paying for the order of the person behind him.”呼应,picked up the tab 指付款买单,与 paid the bill同义,故选 A项。8.How did the writer of the letter feel after the event?A.He felt guilty. B.He felt grateful.C.He felt confused. D.He felt saddened.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段“To the nice man in the SUV,thank you from the bo
23、ttom of my heart.”可知,写信者非常感激 Glen Oliver,故选 B项。C(2018安徽皖南八校第二次联考)In high school I was very shy,content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses.I was quickly labeled a “brain”.I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college c
24、redits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.5But in early June of senior year,the principal called me into the office.He asked me to give a speech at the graduation.I gaped(目瞪口呆地凝视) at him,my heart thumping.This was the reward for my hard work?I mumbled something and fled the office,blaming my
25、self for staying away from physics,a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.I finally agreed to a compromise.I would share the honor with five other students.I agreed to introduce my friend Judy,who would then give her own,full-length speech.Graduation day soon arrived.Id been practicing m
26、y speech for days,and I had it memorized.The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur,and then my moment came.My name was announced.I managed to reach the podium without falling down.I faced my classmates.My voice trembled a little,but mostly it was clear and strong.But within seconds,I was
27、done and heading back to my seat.I accomplished something Id never dreamed ofI spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time,the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to participate in class at college,to give verbal reports,and to eventually brea
28、k free of my shyness.I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduationor ever.But Im glad I did.I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of doing something I dread.I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者讲述了第一次演讲的起因、经过和结果以及对自己以后的积极影响。9.W
29、hy was the writer called a“brain”?A.She was a bookworm all the time.B.She was the head of her small group.C.She was the most intelligent student.D.She did more coursework for good grades.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据第一段“.concentrate on my courses.I was quickly labled a brain.I did so well that by the end of senio
30、r year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.”可知作者上学时学习努力,成绩很好,是最聪明努力的学生。所以被称为“brain”,故选 C项。10.What can we infer from the second paragraph?A.She ruined her health by studying hard.B.She got the reward beyond expectation.C.She was grateful for givi
31、ng a speech.D.She wasnt good at physics at school.答案 D6解析 推理判断题。根据第二段“.blaming myself for staying away from physics,a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.”可知作者的物理成绩不好,打破了她的完美记录。故选 D项。11.How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?A.Scared. B.Moved.C.Excited. D.Emba
32、rrassed.答案 A解析 推理判断题。根据第四段“I managed to reach the podium without falling down.I faced my classmates.My voice trembled a little,but mostly it was clear and strong.”可知毕业演讲开始的时候作者脚步不稳,声音发抖,非常害怕。故选 A项。12.What did the speech bring to the author at last?A.She had nothing to fear in life.B.She got rid of h
33、er sense of shyness.C.She won enough college credits.D.She desired to become a speaker.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段“.the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to participate in class at college,to give verbal reports,and to eventually break free of my shyness.”可知这次演讲给了作者在大学里参与课堂、发表口头报告的
34、信心,并最终使作者摆脱羞怯。故选 B项。D(2018江西八所重点中学联考)Humans and gorillas shared evolution for 23 million years.Their paths separated only six million years ago.Research on how gorillas communicate can help us understand human language development.Understanding how the brain works helps us see a connection between l
35、anguage development and non-verbal signs.These signs or movements include things like the way we move our hands or bodies or the different expressions our faces have in different social situations.A new study on gorillas showed that the right side of the body is controlled by the left part of the br
36、ain and it is also the location for language development.Two cameras were used to film all of one apes movements.One of the first results was that gorillas use their right hands more when they are doing actions with their heads or mouths at the same time.This shows that there is a connection between
37、 how our brain works and the reason we use one side of our body more than the other.In addition,we can use the results of the study and our knowledge about brains to help us understand more about how language first developed in humans.7Dr Forrester,who did the study,says the results can be useful in
38、 other ways,such as understanding language development in children.For example,some children have serious illness called“autism” which can stop them communicating normally with people.It might be possible to use the same study method to find out which children have this illness when they are very yo
39、ung.Doctors will then be able to start treatment early.【语篇解读】本文是一篇科普文。文章介绍了大猩猩研究的新发现。通过研究大猩猩如何交流可以帮助我们了解人类语言的发展。13.Which of the following may have a connection with right-handedness?A.Communication. B.Intelligence.C.Social position. D.Social success.答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“A new study on gorillas sh
40、owed that the right side of the body is controlled by the left part of the brain and it is also the location for language development.”可知,大猩猩惯用右手可能和沟通交流有关系。故选 A项。14.What does the underlined word“it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The right side of the body. B.The mouth.C.The left part of the brain. D.The
41、 front part of the head.答案 C解析 词义猜测题。根据文章第二段“A new study on gorillas showed that the right side of the body is controlled by the left part of the brain and it is also the location for language development.”可知,it 代指前面的 the left part of the brain。故选 C项。15.Who might benefit most from the results of the
42、 study?A.Photographers of gorillas. B.Zoo keepers.C.Researchers on movement. D.Children with certain illness.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段的内容“Dr Forrester,who did the study,says the results can be useful in other ways,such as understanding language development in children.”以及下面的例子可知,研究结果可能帮助那些有某种疾病的孩子。故选 D项。1
43、6.We can infer from the text that gorillas . A.prefer to use the right hand instead of the left handB.have a complex form of non-verbal communicationC.help us better develop our language abilitiesD.share the same body language with humans答案 B8解析 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“A new study on gorillas showed that the
44、right side of the body is controlled by the left part of the brain and it is also the location for language development.”可以推断,大猩猩有一种复杂的非语言交际形式。故选 B项。.七选五(2018江西赣州一模)With the development of technology and economy,social media is becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in todays world.A study c
45、onducted by the US Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent of teenagers go online daily. 1 Changing relationshipsHigh school student Elly Cooper from Illinois said social media often reduces face-to-face communication.“It makes face-to-face relationships harder because of peoples attention given
46、to their phones instead of their friends,” Cooper said.2 Beth Kaplan from Illinois met her long-distance friend through social media.He currently lives in Scotland,but theyre still able to frequently communicate with each other.“I can feel close to someone that Im talking to via FaceTime,”Kaplan sai
47、d. Wanting to be“liked”3 The 19-year-old Essena ONeill announced on the social networking service Instagram that she was emitting social media because it made her unable to stop thinking about appearing perfect online. 4 Teenagers who get negative comments cant help but feel hurt. 5 However,Armin Ko
48、rsos,a student from Illinois,takes advantage of the comments he receives over social media to improve his videos on the social networking site YouTube.“Social media can help people show themselves and their talents to the world in a way that has never been possible before,” Korsos said.A.Opening new
49、 doors.B.Teenagers attitude towards social media.C.Negative comments can also do great damage to a teenagers self-respect.D.The wide spread of social media has changed nearly all parts of teenagers lives.E.However,the social media is beneficial to long-distance friends.F.The rise of social media has changed the way teenagers see themselves.G.Yet,some think with social media,its easier to start relationships with anyone from anywhere.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了社交媒体的广泛传播,在很多方面改变了青少年的生活。91.D “A study conducted by the US Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent o
