届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之三十一18页word版.docx

1、届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之三十一18页word版2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之三十一一 Tolstoy once called boredom The desire for desires. It may be an acute, desperate sense of wanting something, anything to think about, or it may be a continuing feeling of ennui(法)厌倦) that goes throughout your day-to-day, forcin

2、g you to subconsciously(潜意识地) fill up the empty spaces in your time with unfulfilled donkeywork. If either situation rings true, you need a hobby. Most people dont even realize that they dont have a hobbythey know they have interests, but because those interests dont necessarily contribute to income

3、 or security, they get mentally pushed to the back burner as a someday self-promise. Interests may fascinate you, but a hobby means youre doing something about itit gives you something to think about, something to talk about, and something to look forward to. Some hobbies may even generate some inco

4、me. Choosing a hobby is simplejust think of something you love or have always wanted to know more about, and go from there. Of course, you may have too many potential interests all bottled up waiting for the some day, so how do you decide? Theres a Jewish proverb that says When a habit begins to cos

5、t money, its called a hobby. If that doesnt narrow it down enough, consider how the different types of hobbies fit into your lifestyle and interest. Take making as an example. The making hobbies are the opposite of collecting hobbies. Sure, youll need to accumulate a certain amount of tools and mate

6、rials, but the main focus on the hobby is the output instead of the input. Crafters have these hobbies in the bagscrapbooking, knitting, painting and needlepoint are all very typical and easy to learn, but making hobbies also include things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging. The common t

7、hread being that when you have finished practicing your hobby for the day, you are left with something that wasnt there beforeit came to life right in your hands. Your friends would prefer if you chose baking instead of poetry.11. When all the following situations appear EXCEPT , you need a hobby. A

8、. that you have a strong desire of wanting something B. that you are feeling very tired all day long with meaningless work C. that you think you have too much work to deal with D. that you have a wish to kill your spare time12. What is the difference between hobbies and interests? A. Hobbies may som

9、etimes bring in income while interests may not. B. Interests may get in secure income while hobbies may not. C. Most people have hobbies or interests that can benefit themselves. D. Interests may attract your attention while hobbies may not.13. What can you do to choose your hobby? A. Change your ha

10、bit into your hobby earlier. B. Keep your potential interests for the some day. C. Decide what you have always wished most. D. Consider the different types of hobbies first.14. What do you need to develop your making hobbies? A. Practice skills and abilities for your hobby. B. Enough tools and mater

11、ials to make an input. C. Things like baking, poetry, photography and blogging. D. A certain number of tools and materials to make an output.参考答案：11. C 12. A 13. C 14. D二Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys? The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as perso

12、nal experiences.To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a

13、symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils(灾祸). Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions (反应)toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and

14、 relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches. Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant.Similarly, many comm

15、ercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye. Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite.So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help. The next time you are deciding

16、on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully. 28.Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their _ . A. cultural values B. commercial purposes C. personal experiences D. physical reactions to the color29.Why will many commercial websites hav

17、e a red “Buy Now” button? A. To relax people physically. B. To increase peoples appetites. C. To encourage people to make a purchase. D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.30.Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning

18、 of Color C. Colors and Personal Experiences D. The Meaning and Function of Color参考答案：28-30 ACD三In some countries, students may have to take out a bank loan (贷款) to pay for tuition fees. However, not in Australia. There, students get help from HECS-HELP (Higher Education Contribution Scheme-Higher E

19、ducation Loan Program).HECS-HELP is a loan system in which the government covers part or all of the tuition. It pays directly to the university on the students behalf(代表).HECS is an Australian invention. Since it was introduced in 1989, it has been copied in other countries including Britain, New Ze

20、aland, South Africa, Chile and Thailand. “Its one of the best things about Australia,” exclaimed Justine Davies, 26, an Australian girl. “Without it, I simply wouldnt have been able to get tertiary (三等的) education. It makes university education in reach of everybody who wants it.”Davies said she pai

21、d only about A$400 each term for her tuition which was “several thousand dollars a year”.One HECS-HELP advantage is that students dont have to begin repaying until their income is above a certain amount (A$38,148 in 2006-2007), according to the government website. So, a person making A$39,000 in 200

22、6-2007 would pay 4 percent of their income, or A$1,560.The size of repayments rises with income. If the persons income falls below A$38,000, the repayments stop until they are gainfully(有收入的) employed.27. The aim of HECS-HELP is to _.A. help students get a higher score B. make everybody receive univ

23、ersity educationC. improve students ability of earning money D. make students live a better life28. Which of the following countries does NOT carry out HECS-HELP?A. Australia. B. New Zealand C. South Africa. D. India.29. One advantage of this program is that _.A. students neednt pay off the loan fro

24、m the governmentB. students dont have to repay until they get a certain incomeC. it will help students to get a good jobD. it is widely carried out all over the world30. If a persons income is A$35,000 in 2007, the repayment should be _.A. A$1,560 B. A$1,650 C. A$1,400 D. zero参考答案：26-30 CBDBD四 SEATT

25、LE-Washington voters have narrowly approved an initiative(优先权) that clears the way for up to 40 charter schools to be opened in the state over the next five years. Washington becomes the 42nd state to allow the public independent schools. But opponents werent willing to acknowledge defeat on Monday.

26、 Its a close race, said Marianne Bichsel, spokeswoman for People for Our Public Schools, which opposed the measure. We are going to wait until every vote is counted. Jennifer Boutell, a Tacoma parent who served as field director for People for Our Public Schools, said the close vote on charters refl

27、ects voter feelings. They want to talk about real solutions, and how we can fund our schools. she said. This is the fourth time a charter school proposal has been on the ballot in Washington state. Voters rejected charter schools in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Supporters say the charter proposal would offe

28、r new choices for struggling kids and their families. Opponents say charters have a mixed track record in other states and they would take away money from existing public schools. Supporters of charter schools raised more than $10 million to promote the idea, including $3 million from Microsoft co-f

29、ounder Bill Gates. Gates has been a supporter of charters in other states. Charter opponents with the People for Our Public Schools group had the support of the Washington Education Associationthe states largest teachers unionand its parent organization, the National Education Association. But that

30、campaign raised just more than $632,000. Charter schools would need to be free and open to all students. They would receive public funding based on student enrollment, like other public schools. But charter schools would be free from some state regulations, including some of the rules regarding the

31、hiring and firing of teachers. 1. What is the best title for the passage? A. Washing Becomes 42nd State to Allow Charter Schools. B. Washing Voters Have Their Own Opinion. C. There Are Different Opinions on Charter Schools. D. The Different Ways to Vote in Washington State. 2. Whats the opinion of the opponents, from People for Our Public Schools? A. They think they lost the vote. B. They think the supporters cheated. C. They think voters are very serious. D. They think they can fund schools themselves. 3. What is the opinion of Bill Gates on charter schools? A. He think