届高考英语复习阅读理解历史文化类 专题复习练习题含答案及部分解析.docx

1、届高考英语复习 阅读理解历史文化类 专题复习练习题含答案及部分解析2020届高考英语复习 阅读理解（历史文化类） 专题复习练习AFor Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.Its no secret that China has always been a source(来源)of inspiration for designers, says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Netw

2、orks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚)shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aes

3、thetics(美学)on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.China is impossible to overlook, says Hill. Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns t

4、hat sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion they are central to its movement. Of course, only are todays top Western designers being influenced by China-some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. Vera Wang,

5、Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs-and beating them hands down in design and sales, adds Hil.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the cons

6、umers, she says. China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China-its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.1.Wha

7、t can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A. It promoted the sales of artworks. B. It attracted a large number of visitors.C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.2.What does Hill say about Chinese women?A. They are setting the fashion. B. They start many

8、fashion campaigns.C. They admire super models. D. They do business all over the world.3.What do the underlined words taking on in paragraph 4 mean?A. learning from B. looking down on C. working with D. competing against4.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the

9、 World B.A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York C. Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics D. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsBHilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unli

10、ke most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For

11、 Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile(纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hi

12、lversum. They build themselves large villas(别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilve

13、rsum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hiversum. Most radio stations settlled in the large villas in the leafy areas

14、of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televison stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.In the early 1900s, modern architcts W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildin

15、gs in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces(杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most of 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics. His maeterpiece: Hilversum Town Hall, was builtin 1928

16、-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.1.Hilver

17、sum is different from most of the Netherlands in that _.A. it has a large population B. it is cut off from big citiesC. it has many beautiful gardens D. it is in a hilly area with sandy soil2.What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?A. Building a railway link to Amsterd

18、am. B.Helping its textile industry to develop.C. Constructing large villas for the poor. D.Assisting its agricultural industry.3.The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of _.A.a radio factory B.the medial capital C.a radio station D.a TV station4.What is know

19、n about W.M. Dudoks Hilversum Town Hall?A.It consists of approximately 75 buildings.B.It looks like an open air museum in the city.C.It is a classic example in architecture textbooks.D.It has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.CThe University of Birmingham is the first excellent UK Russell Group

20、university to announce that it will accept the Gaokao exam for high-flying Chinese students wishing to join its. undergraduate courses in 2019. High school students who complete the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or Gaokao, with top grades will be able to apply for direct entry onto

21、 Birmingham degree programmes without first completing a foundation year which is a routine for the freshman. Gaokao is usually taken by students in their last year of senior high school and, every year, each province in China sets the grades required to gain admission to its universities. It is usu

22、ally held across China in early June. Students are tested in Chinese, Mathematics, a Foreign Language and social sciences or natural sciences. University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood said: The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for

23、more than a century. We welcome people from around the globe to study at Birmingham and Chinese students form an integral part of our education and research community. We are further opening access to Birminghams wealth of education opportunities for the brightest and most dedicated Chinese students

24、 by accepting this strict and important qualification. I look forward to welcoming these high-flying students to the University of Birmingham. Gaokao is increasingly accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students

25、who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language requirements. Professor J on Frampton, Director of the University of Birminghams China Institute said:The University of Birmingham has a long history of educating students from China and one of our most famous g

26、raduates is Li Siguang-the founding father of Chinese geology. I am delighted that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the brightest and best Chinese students an opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studyin

27、g at a global Top 100 university, such as Birmingham. 1.What do Chinese students have to do to enter the University of Birmingham before 2019?A.Go through a foundation year.B.Prepare Birmingham degree programmes.C.Acquire the right to permanent residency.D.Score over 800% of the universitys qualific

28、ation examination.2.Who is the announcement intended for?A.The foreign students in China.B.All people living in the UK.C.The students of the UK.D.Chinese students.3.Which of the following best explains integral underlined in paragraph 3?A.Complete.B.Necessary.C.Indifferent.D.Unimportant.4.What does

29、the text mainly talk about?A.The introduction to the Gaokao of China.B.The history of the University of Birmingham.C.The high quality students accepted by top universities.D.The University of Birminghams admission to Gaokao.DHow did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter? Facilities like elect

30、ric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the

31、 Shang and Zhou dynasties. “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker One of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning

32、fuels like charcoal. The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures. “Ran LU”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran LU” is a small size cooking vessel (器皿)made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms