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高考英语阅读理解经典压轴题及答案
一、高中英语阅读理解
1.阅读理解
Africa'sMostAmazingPlacestoVisit
PyramidsofGiza,Egypt
ThemostfamousofthestructuresatGiza,nearCairo,thePyramidofKingKhufuwasbuiltaround2650BCfrom2.5millionblocksofstone.Itssidesfacenorth,south,eastandwest.
SaharaDunes,Morocco
Themostuser-friendlypartoftheSaharaisaccessiblefromthenorthernedgeofMorocco.YoucancampoutinTazzarine,whererunnersfromallovertheworldcompletetheweeklongMarathoneveryspring.ThefootoftheMerzougaDunesisthebestlocationforgazingatstars,totallyfreeoflightpollution.
LakeRetba(LacRose),Senegal
Therearefewpinklakesintheworldandoneofthem,LakeRetba,alsocalledLacRosebylocalsisintheCap-VertpeninsulainSenegal.ThebesttimestoseethelakeatitspinkestisduringSenegal'sdryseason,betweenNovemberandJune.
NyikaPlateauNationalPark,Malawi
WithaplateaucutbynumerousriversthatreachLakeMalawibywayofwaterfallsofftheeasternedgeofthemountains,Nyika,thelargestnationalparkinMalawi,isoneofthemostbeautifulinAfrica.TheeasternborderoftheplateauformsthewalloftheGreatRiftValley.Thegreatdomesofhillshavegentleslopes,makingNyikaperfectforbothhikingandmountainbikingaswellasJeepexploration.
(1)Whichcountrywillyougoifyouwanttowatchstars?
A. Malawi.
B. Morocco.
C. Egypt.
D. Senegal.
(2)Whenisthebesttimetoseethepinkestlake?
A. July.
B. September.
C. October.
D. January.
(3)WhatmakesNyikaoneofthemostbeautifulparksinAfrica?
A. Plants.
B. Animals.
C. Waters.
D. Sports.
【答案】
(1)B
(2)D
(3)C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了四个非洲最神奇的地方。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据第二段中的”ThefootoftheMerzougaDunesisthebestlocationforgazingatstars,totallyfreeoflightpollution.“默佐加沙丘的脚下是观星的最佳地点,完全没有光污染。
可知如果你想看星星,你可以去摩洛哥。
故选B。
(2)考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的”ThebesttimestoseethelakeatitspinkestisduringSenegal'sdryseason,betweenNovemberandJune.“在塞内加尔的旱季,11月至6月是观赏湖面最粉的最佳时间。
分析选项可知看粉红色湖泊的最佳时间是一月份。
故选D。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据最后一段中的”WithaplateaucutbynumerousriversthatreachLakeMalawibywayofwaterfallsofftheeasternedgeofthemountains,Nyika,thelargestnationalparkinMalawi,isoneofthemostbeautifulinAfrica.“这里的高原被众多河流切断,这些河流通过山脉东部边缘的瀑布到达马拉维湖,造就了尼卡是马拉维最大的国家公园,它是非洲最美丽的国家公园之一。
可知是水域使尼卡成为非洲最美丽的公园之一。
故选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并结合题目要求,从而选出正确答案。
2.阅读理解
AscienceteacherfromruralKenyawhogivesawaymostofhissalarytohelppoorerstudentshasbeenawardedtheworld'sbestteacherand$1million,beating10,000nominationsfrom179countries.PeterTabichi,36,amathsandphysicsteacheratKerikosecondaryschoolinPwaniVillage,haswontheVarkeyFoundationGlobalTeacherPrize2019.
Tabichigivesaway80%ofhisincometohelpthepooreststudentsatthepoorly-equippedandovercrowdedschoolwhocouldnototherwiseafforduniformsandbooks.Morethan90%ofhisstudentsarefrompoorfamiliesandalmostathirdareorphansorhaveonlyoneparent.Drugabuse,teenagepregnancies,leavingofftheirstudies,youngmarriagesandsuicidearecommon.Studentshavetowalk7kmalongroadsthatcanbecomeimpassableintherainyseasontoreachtheschoolandtheareacanbeaffectedbydroughtandstarvation.
Despiteonlyhavingonecomputer,apoorInternetconnectionandastudent-teacherratioof58:
1,Tabichistarteda"talentnurturingclub"andexpandedtheschool'sscienceclub,helpingstudentsdesignresearchprojectsofsuchqualitythatmanynowqualifyfornationalcompetitions.
HisstudentshavetakenpartininternationalsciencecompetitionsandwonanawardfromtheRoyalSocietyofChemistryafterusinglocalplantlifetogenerateelectricity.Tabichiandfourcolleaguesalsogivestrugglingstudentsone-to-onetuitioninmathsandscience,visitingstudents'homesandmeetingtheirfamiliestoidentifythechallengestheyface.
Acceptingtheprize,TabichisaidAfrica'syoungpeoplewouldnolongerbeheldbackbylowexpectations."Africawillproducescientists,engineersandentrepreneurswhosenameswillbeonedayfamousineverycorneroftheworld."hesaid.
(1)WhatmadePeterTabichiwintheprizein2019?
A. Givingaway$1milliontoeducation.
B. Teachinginsecondaryschoolsfor36years.
C. FightingdroughtandstarvationinAfrica. D. HelpingthepoorerstudentsinruralKenya.
(2)WhydidTabichistartthe"talentnurturingclub"?
A. Tocontributemostofhisincome.
B. Toexpandnationalcompetitions.
C. Toguidestudentstodesignresearchprojects.
D. Toencouragestudentstograspopportunities.
(3)WhichofthefollowingbestdescribesPeterTabichiasateacher?
A. Independent.
B. Caring.
C. Humorous.
D. Interesting.
(4)Whatcanweinferfromthelastparagraph?
A. Africaneducationcostisexpectedtogetlower.
B. Africaisindesperateneedofyoungscientists.
C. Tabichiisnotpleaseduntilheisknownworldwide.
D. TabichihashighexpectationsforyoungAfricans.
【答案】
(1)D
(2)C
(3)B
(4)D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,肯尼亚农村教师彼得·塔比奇由于资助贫困学生获得了世界最佳教师奖。
(1)考查推理判断。
根据第一段中的“AscienceteacherfromruralKenyawhogivesawaymostofhissalarytohelppoorerstudentshasbeenawardedtheworld'sbestteacherand$1million,beating10,000nominationsfrom179countries.”一名来自肯尼亚农村的科学教师获得了世界最佳教师奖,并获得了100万美元的奖金,他将自己的大部分工资捐给了贫困学生。
可推知,助肯尼亚农村贫困学生让彼得·塔比奇赢得了2019年世界最佳教师奖。
故选D。
(2)考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“Despiteonlyhavingonecomputer,apoorInternetconnectionandastudent-teacherratioof58:
1,Tabichistarteda‘talentnurturingclub’andexpandedtheschool'sscienceclub,helpingstudentsdesignresearchprojectsofsuchqualitythatmanynowqualifyfornationalcompetitions.”尽管只有一台电脑,网络连接不畅,师生比例为58:
1,但他还是创办了一个“人才培养俱乐部”,并扩大了学校的科学俱乐部,帮助学生设计出质量如此之高的研究项目,现在许多学生都有资格参加全国性的竞赛)可知,他创办“人才培养俱乐部”,是为了帮助学生设计一些研究项目。
故选C。
(3)考查推理判断。
根据第一段中的“AscienceteacherfromruralKenyawhogivesawaymostofhissalarytohelppoorerstudentshasbeenawardedtheworld'sbestteacherand$1million,beating10,000nominationsfrom179countries.”一名来自肯尼亚农村的科学教师获得了世界最佳教师奖,并获得了100万美元的奖金,他将自己的大部分工资捐给了贫困学生;及第二段中的“Tabichigivesaway80%ofhisincometohelpthepooreststudentsatthepoorly-equippedandovercrowdedschoolwhocouldnototherwiseafforduniformsandbooks.”塔比奇把他80%的收入捐给了设备简陋、人满为患的学校,帮助那些买不起校服和书籍的最贫困学生。
可知,塔比奇将自己的大部分工资捐给了贫困学校和学生。
由此可知,塔比奇是一个非常有爱心的好老师。
故选B。
(4)考查推理判断。
根据最后一段中的“Africawillproducescientists,engineersandentrepreneurswhosenameswillbeonedayfamousineverycorneroftheworld.”他说“非洲将培养出科学家、工程师和企业家,他们的名字总有一天会在世界各地家喻户晓。
可推知,塔比奇对非洲年轻人充满了很高的期望。
故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查,是一篇新闻报道。
考生需要准确掌握细节信息,并根据上下文进行逻辑推理,从而选出正确答案。
3.阅读理解
At23Iappliedforfull-timepositionswithnointentionofworkingfivedaysaweek.Asahousewife,Ihadtwopre-schoolchildrenthenbutwantedtoworkthreedaysaweek.
Thiswasahugedealforme.Ineededtowork,butalsowantedtospendtimewithmychildrenwhiletheywereyoung.Ididn'twanttomissoutonschooldrop-offsandpick-ups.ButIalsodidn'twanttomissoutontheopportunityofpromotion.
Beforetheinterviews,IpreparedaplanofhowIwasgoingtomakethisworkformeandtheemployer.Isawitasatwo-wayagreement—thebusinessadaptingtomeandmeadaptingtothebusiness.
FinallyIbecameamemberofEYat33.EYwastheonlyfirmthatseemedreceptivetomyplan;infact,wespenttimeduringthatfirstinterviewtalkingabouthowwecouldmakeitworktogether.Mostimportantly,thepersoninterviewingmeworkedflexiblytoo—fourdaysaweek.
IappreciatedthatI'moneoftheluckyones.Even10yearson,flexiblehiringandworkingremainstheexceptionratherthantheruleformost.
Whatwillhelpshiftviewsandbehavior,inadditiontoorganizationsupdatingtheirhiringpolicies,istalkingmoreopenlyabouthowmostofusorganizeourdayaroundourresponsibilities.Weallhavealifeoutsideofworkandweshouldn'tbeembarrassedtotalkaboutit,evenduringajobinterview.
It'sachangeinthewayofthinking,notjustforemployersbutemployeestoo.IntheearlydaysIwasconfidentaboutmyabilitybutIprobablydidhaveapreconception(先入之见)thatworkingpart-timewouldlimitmycareerprogression.WhatIquicklyrealizedwasthatifItookresponsibilityformydevelopment,IcouldmakesurethatIgotthesameopportunitiesasifIwasworkingfull-time.SoIofferedsolutionstohowwecouldmakeitwork,anditmademestandout.
(1)Whydidtheauthorwantaflexiblejob?
A. Tobalanceherworkandlife.
B. Tohavemoretimetorelax.
C. Toavoidtoomuchstressinlife.
D. Tostandoutasaspecialwoman.
(2)WhatperhapsmadetheauthorbecomeamemberofEY?
A. Thetimespentdiscussingherplan.
B. Herrelationshipwiththeinterviewer.
C. Hergreatconfidenceintheinterview.
D. Theinterviewer'sunderstandingher.
(3)Whatdoestheauthoradvisetoapplyforaflexiblejob?
A. Tryingtoseizeeveryopportunityonecanget.
B. Persuadingthecompanytochangeitshiringpolicies.
C. Beinghonestaboutone'spersonallifeoutsideofwork.
D. Convincingtheemployerofone'sresponsibilityforthejob.
(4)Whatcanweinferaboutherjobfromthepassage?
A.Itweakenedherability.
B.Itmadeherhighlynoticeable.
C.Itlimitedhercareerpromotion.
D.Itcausedher