届高考英语二轮题海特训阅读理解 主旨大意三.docx

1、届高考英语二轮题海特训阅读理解 主旨大意三阅读理解-主旨大意三1、 Americans are expected to spend $8.4 billion on candy and costumes this Halloween, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The figure marks an all-time high for the survey, which has been conducted for the past 11 years. Halloween sp

2、ending for 2016 is up nearly 22% from last years $6. 9 billion. The NRF predicts that more than 171 million American consumers will participate in Halloween celebrations, and will spend an average of $ 82. 93 per person, up from last years $ 74. 34. Shoppers are expected to spend a total of $3. 1 bi

3、llion on costumes, with $2. 5 billion being spent on candy, $2.4 billion on decorations, and $390 million on greeting cards. “After a long summer,families are excited to welcome the fall season celebrating Halloween, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. Retailers (零售商)are preparin

4、g for the day by offering a wide variety of options in costumes, decorations and candy, while being aggressive with their promotions to capture the most out of this shopping event. Proper Insights & Analytics conducted the survey for the NRF from September 6 to 13. Of the 6,791 consumers who took pa

5、rt, 71% intend to spend Halloween handing out candy. Other planned activities include : decorating their home or yard (49% ) ; dressing in costume ( 47% ) ; pumpkin carving (46% ) ; throwing or going to a party (34% ) ; taking their kids trick-or-treating (30% ) ; and dressing their pet(s) in costum

6、e (16% ). If you find yourself with leftovers, you can use them for a good deed. Many dentist offices across the country participate in the Halloween Candy Buy Back program. Through the program, they buy back extra candies and send them in care packages to troops overseas. That ought to leave you wi

7、th a sweet feeling!1.What can we infer from the second paragraph?A.Halloween spending on costumes is more than spending on other items.B.Halloween spending on candy is decreasing.C.Halloween is the most important holiday for Americans.D.Americans seldom send post cards these days.2.According to Matt

8、hew Shay, _.A.most shops will be shut off for the holidayB.retailers are well prepared for the holidayC.people can wear various clothes for the holidayD.most people will go shopping on Halloween3.Which can be the best title for the passage?A.A survey conducted for the past 11 yearsB.What Americans b

9、uy for HalloweenC.How much does Halloween cost?D.How do Americans celebrate Halloween?2 Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries. In Brazil Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for th

10、em to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a mea

11、l in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls. In Singapore Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered an

12、d received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determ

13、ines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank. In the United Arab Emirates In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere.

14、 So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating

15、with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented. In Switzerland The Swiss tend to be formal and address each ot

16、her by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in t

17、heir companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.1.The passage is main

18、ly about _.A.communication typesB.the workplace atmosphereC.customs and social mannersD.living conditions and standards2.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A.They put efficiency in the first place.B.They dislike face-to-face communication.C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as p

19、ossible.D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.3.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A.When greeting seniorsB.When meeting the host aloneC.When attending a presentationD.When dining with business partners.4.In which country do people care about where to pu

20、t their hands at the dinner table?A.In Brazil.B.In Singapore.C.In the United Arab Emirates.D.In Switzerland.3、 In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simply by making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, with more

21、tactics(策略). One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example,stores place fruits and vegetables in the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy so that they will buy more junk food(垃圾食品)later in their trip. In department stores,the womens sho

22、e section is generally next to the womens cosmetics(化妆品)section: while the shop assistant is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find some cosmetics they might want to try later. Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers senses. Stores notice t

23、hat the smell of baked goods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the bread smell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found that when French music was played, sales of French wines went up. When it comes to the sell

24、ing of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They find that customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into a business opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. When entering the house, the customer wo

25、uld see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then the pool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levels helped sell these $10 million houses.1.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?A.To save customers time.B.To

26、 show they are high quality foods.C.To help sell junk food.D.To sell them at discount prices.2.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?A.Opening the store early in the morning.B.Displaying British wines next to French ones.C.Inviting customers to play music.D.Fil

27、ling the store with the smell of fresh bread.3.What is the California builders story intended to prove?A.The house structure is a key factor customers consider.B.The more costly the house is, the better it sells.C.An ocean view is much to the customers taste.D.A good first impression increases sales

28、.4.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.B.To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.C.To report researches on customer behavior.D.To show dishonest business practices.4、Some of the worlds most famous musicians recently gather

29、ed in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual International Jazz Day. UNESCO( United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recently set April 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music, its significance, and its potential as a unifying(联合) voice across cultures.Des

30、pite the celebrations, though, in the U.S. the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older, and the music has failed to connect with younger generations.Its Jason Morans job to help change that. As the Kennedy Centers artistic adviser for jazz, Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz, make t

31、he music more accessible, and preserve its history and culture.“Jazz seems like its not really a part of the American appetite,” Moran tells National Public Radios reporter Neal Conan. “What Im hoping to accomplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not

32、 black and write anymore. Its actually color, and its actually digital.”Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the entertainment aspect of the music has been lost. “The music cant be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958. It has to continue to move, because the way the world works is not the same,” says Moran.Last year, Moran worked on a project that arranged Fats Wallers music for a dance party