届高中英语二轮复习 阅读理解故事类 Word版含答案.docx

1、届高中英语二轮复习 阅读理解故事类 Word版含答案2020届高中英语二轮复习 阅读理解（故事类）1、A survey in the Philippines has shown the country uses a shocking amount of single-use plastic, including nearly 60 billion sachets(小袋)a year, a new report said Friday. The report, produced by the non-governmental organization GALA, is part of an ef

2、fort to collect data on plastic consumption as environmentalists push for government action to reduce plastic waste.It contains shocking figures: every day, almost 48 million shopping bags are used throughout the Philippines, adding up to more than 17 billion a year. And that figure does not include

3、 the smaller, thinner and often transparent plastic bags known as labo bags-around 16.5 billion of those are used per year across the country, the report says. The figures are based on 21 waste assessments conducted in 13 cities across the Philippines, with the national figures produced by extrapola

4、ting(推断)from local results.More than half of non-recyclable plastic analyzed in the survey came from sachets-small plastic packets often lined with aluminium or containing other materials that make them non-recyclable. Small portions of products ranging from coffee to shampoo are often sold in sache

5、ts in the Philippines, and are seen as an affordable solution for consumers.But Grate said the popularity appeared to be more a result of what is available, with wealthier consumers simply buying multiple sachets. If you,to the supermarkets, its rare for you to be able to buy coffee in bigger contai

6、ners; its all in sachets, he said.The survey is the first time an organization has tried to quantify(确定数量) sachet use, and the NGO hopes to pressure both the government and industry to take action on controlling single-use plastic. The report found that where local-level plastic bag bans have been p

7、ut in place and strictly enforced, usage has dropped dramatically.It urged the government to institute a comprehensive national plastic bag ban that promotes reusable bags. And it wants regulations on other single-use plastic products and rules requiring companies to redesign products and packaging

8、to minimize plastic waste.1.Whats the purpose of GALA in carrying out the survey?A.To show how shocking the amount of plastic waste can be.B.To get people and the government know better about its final goal.C.To collect accurate numbers of plastic bags used in the whole country.D.To help make the go

9、vernment take measures to reduce plastic waste.2.Why cant many sachets be recycled?A.They are not made of only plastic.B.They wont last long after being buried.C.They cost less to be made than recycled.D.They can naturally change to a simpler chemical form.3.Which is a reason for the popularity of s

10、achets in the Philippines?A.They cant be easily afforded. B.Big containers are rarely available.C.Shopping bags are often transparent. D.They are more environmentally friendly.4.How can companies help reduce plastic waste according to GAIA?A.By producing fewer products. B.By inventing new recycling

11、machines.C.By donating money to recycling companies. D.By using as little plastic as possible on their products.2、 In 2014 my best friends mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends

12、 about my mother, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold. ” I agree one-hundred percent. I think the reason why she is such a wonderful person is that the Holy Spirit lives within her. She is very holy and has persuaded me to go to church with her every Sunday. About six years ago my mom de

13、cided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didnt realize was that not all things pay off in this unfair world. After four hard years

14、of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy. Its strange how fast a life can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed w

15、ith multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症).I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my moms dream of becoming a teacher. Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact

16、that she might never get better. Since my decision, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom 1 plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. Im

17、happy with my life now.1.Which of the following can best describe Alice?A.Honest. B.Helpful. C.Greedy. D.Unconcerned.2.What else did Alice have to do when studying?A.Drive a car and go to church. B.Teach students and raise kids.C.Do housework and teach at school. D.look after children and keep house

18、.3.According to the text, the authors mother _.A.recovered from illnessB.no longer had faith in GodC.didnt realize her dream as a teacherD.changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly4.What may be the best title for the text?A.Mother Gave Me Life Experience B.Fighting against Kinds of

19、DiseasesC.Belief in God Brought Me Good Luck D.How to Become a Responsible and Active Man3、Flying HighBarrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educational non-profit-making organization. His message for kids: “The only thing that separates you from scientists is determination, hard

20、work and a strong liking for what you want to achieve.” The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers.The moment of inspiration for Irving came at the age of 15 in his parents bookstore. One customer, a pro

21、fessional pilot, asked Irving if hed thought about becoming a pilot. “I told him I didnt think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit (驾驶舱) of the commercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked.”To follow his dream, Irving turned down a football scholarship to t

22、he University of Florida. He washed airplanes to earn money for a flight school and increased his flying skills by practising at home on a $40 flight simulator (模拟) video game. Then another dream took hold: flying alone around the world. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convin

23、cing some companies to donate aircraft components. He took off with no weather radar, no de-icing system, and just $30 in his pocket. “I like to do things people say I cant do.”After 97 days, 26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. “It was seeing so many y

24、oung people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.” Irving has been doing it ever since. He set up his non-profit-making organization, Experience Aviation (航空), aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers. Kids att

25、end programmes dealing with hands-on robotics projects and flight simulator challenges.“We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing,” he notes. Perhaps Irvings most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. After landing his record-breaking flight at

26、age 23, he said, “Everyone told me I was too young, that I didnt have enough experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and Id never come home. Well . guess what?” 1. According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success? A. Meeting people who provide unexp

27、ected help. B. Getting a chance to study technical knowledge.C. Having something specific that you want to accomplish.D. Developing communication with different organizations.2. What Irving replied to the pilot in the bookstore suggested that _. A. he felt embarrassed to refuse the offer B. he was d

28、oubtful about his own abilitiesC. he knew his efforts would be rewarded D. he realized immediately how lucky he was3. What can we learn about Irving in Paragraph 3? A. He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible.B. He was finally given enough money to keep going. C. He got the most useful flyin

29、g tips from his video game.D. He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly.4. Irving set up his non-profit-making organization because _.A. he hoped to become a public figure B. he expected to start a business in other fieldsC. he saw there was great interest in what he was doingD. he tho

30、ught he could teach more than flight schools could4、Robert Owen was born in Wales in 1771. At the age of ten he went to work. His employer had a large private library so Owen was able to educate himself. He read a lot in his spare time and at nineteen he was given the job of superintendent(监工) at a

31、Manchester cotton mill. He was so successful there that he persuaded his employer to buy the New Lanark mill in Scotland.When he arrived at New Lanark it was a dirty little town with a population of 2,000 people. Nobody paid any attention to the workers houses or their childrens education. The condi

32、tions in the factories were very bad. There was a lot of crime and the men spent most of their wages on alcoholic drinks.Owen improved the houses. He encouraged people to be clean and save money. He opened a shop and sold the workers cheap, well-made goods to help them. He limited the sale of alcoholic drinks. Above all, he fixed his mind on the childrens education. In 1816, he opened the first free primary school in Britain. People came from all over the country to