2020届高考英语全优二轮复习训练：专题一 阅读 第5讲 Word版含解析.doc

1、 第 - 1 - 页 共 10 页 - 1 - 第二部分第二部分 专题专题一一 第第 5 讲讲 【真题达标组】 A (2018 天津卷，B) When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay.She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death.On a sunny Saturday, Sally and

2、I drove over to the museum.She asked，“Do you have the address？”“No, but Ill recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine.” “Oh, stop.There it is！” The museum was free.We entered, excited.A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us. “May I help you？” a man asked.“No，”

3、I said.“Were fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves.What if they talked a long time about a painting you werent that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs.The people in the hall seemed very nosy(爱窥探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity.What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures in one ro

4、om.Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me.“Where do you think you are？” he asked.I turned sharply.“The McNay Art Museum！” He smiled, shaking his head.“Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street.” “Whats this place？” I asked, still confused.“Well, its our home.” My heart jolted(震颤)I raced to the

5、 staircase and called out, “Sally! Come down immediately！” “Theres some really good stuff(艺术作品) up there.” She stepped down, looking confused.I pushed her toward the front door, waving at the family, saying, “Sorry, please forgive us, you have a really nice place.” Outside, when I told Sally what ha

6、ppened, she covered her mouth, laughing.She couldnt believe how long they let us look around without saying anything. The real McNay was splendid, but we felt nervous the whole time we were there.Van Gogh, Picasso.This time, we stayed together, in case anything else unusual happened. Thirty years la

7、ter, a woman approached me in a public place.“Excuse me, did you ever enter a residence, long ago, thinking it was the McNay Museum？” “Yes.But how do you know? We never told anyone.” “That was my home.I was a teenager sitting in the hall.Before you came over, I never realized what a beautiful place

8、I lived in.I never felt lucky before.You thought it was a museum.My feelings about my home changed after that.Ive always wanted to thank you.” ( )1.What do we know about Marian McNay? AShe was a painter. BShe was a community leader. CShe was a museum director. DShe was a journalist. 第 - 2 - 页 共 10 页

9、 - 2 - ( )2.Why did the author refuse the help from the man in the house? AShe disliked people who were nosy. BShe felt nervous when talking to strangers. CShe knew more about art than the man. DShe mistook him for a tour guide. ( )3.How did the author feel about being stared at by the people in the

10、 hall? APuzzled. BConcerned. CFrightened. DDelighted. ( )4.Why did the author describe the real McNay museum in just a few words? AThe real museum lacked enough artwork to interest her. BShe was too upset to spend much time at the real museum. CThe McNay was disappointing compared with the house. DT

11、he event happening in the house was more significant. ( )5.What could we learn from the last paragraph? APeople should have good taste to enjoy life. BPeople should spend more time with their family. CPeople tend to be blind to the beauty around them. DPeople tend to educate teenagers at a museum. 【

12、语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者和朋友原想参观 McNay 博物馆，到了之后参观的 时候，发现很多人奇怪地看着她，最后才发现自己误将一个私人住宅当成 McNay 博物馆。30 年后，一位女士认出误撞入自己住宅的作者，指出正是因为作者的误撞入才让她意识到自己 住的地方有多么美丽。 1A 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McNay.”可知，Marian McNay

13、是一名水彩画家。故选 A。 *2.D 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“May I help you？ a man asked.No， I said.Were fine. Tour guides got on my nerves.”可知，导游令作者心烦，作者误认为屋子里 的男人是一位导游。故选 D。get on ones nerves 意为“令人不安；使人心烦意乱”。 3A 观点态度题。根据文章第四段“The people in the hall seemed very nosy(爱窥探的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity.What was thei

14、r problem？(大厅的人看起来都非常爱窥探 的，眼睛不停地好奇地看着我。他们有什么问题？)”可以推断出，作者当时感到困惑不解。 故选 A。 4D 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，作者着墨点主要在叙述参观误当成 McNay 博物 馆的私人住宅上，故这才是文章的重心，所以将真正的 McNay 博物馆叙述一带而过。故选 D。 5C 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“Before you came over, I never realized what a beautiful place I lived in.”可知，在作者造访她家之前，这位女士从未意识到自己住的地方多么 第 - 3 - 页 共 1

15、0 页 - 3 - 美丽，从而可以推断出，人们往往对周围的美视而不见。故选 C。 B (2018 浙江卷，A) In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain.People had been writing novels for a centurymost experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719but nobody wanted to do it professionally.The steampow

16、ered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy(识字) rate in England was under 50%.Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad. In 1870, when Dicke

17、ns died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim were held up as moral touchstones.Today Dickens greatness is unchallen

18、ged.Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa. How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass.Some

19、 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half dozen of them.Its partly true that Dickens style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life.Its partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scien

20、tific progress.But its also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center.No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a distinguished writer.But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible and important for our

21、own cultureto understand how he made himself a lasting one. ( )6.Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century? AThey were difficult to understand. BThey were popular among the rich. CThey were seen as nearly worthless. DThey were written mostly by women. ( )7.Dickens is c

22、ompared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress_. Ahis reputation in France Bhis interest in modern art Chis success in publication Dhis importance in literature ( )8.What is the authors purpose in writing the text? ATo remember a great writer. BTo introduce an English novel. CTo encourage studies

23、on culture. DTo promote values of the Victorian age. 第 - 4 - 页 共 10 页 - 4 - 【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了狄更斯的伟大成就，以及他在英国文学史上不可替代的地 位。对比了他出生以前，那时的小说是几乎没有价值的，而在他之后英国文学的辉煌成就。 6C 推理判断题。根据第一段的 “Novels, for the most part，were looked upon as silly, immoral or just plain bad.”可知，小说在很大程度上被认为是愚蠢的、不道德的，或者仅仅是 坏的。因此那时的小说是几乎没有价值

24、的，所以答案是 C。 7 D 细节推理题。 根据第二段的“Today Dickens greatness is unchallenged.Removing him from the pantheon (名人堂)of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.”可知今天，狄更斯的伟大是毋庸置疑的，把他从英国文学的万神殿 中去除出来，和罗浮宫卖蒙娜丽莎一样意义重大，所以这是为了表明他在英国文学史上的地 位是很重要的，所以答案是 D。 8A 目的意图题。本文介绍了

25、狄更斯的伟大成就，以及他在英国文学史上不可替代的 地位，所以答案是 A。 C (2017 全国卷，A) Pacific Science Center Guide Visit Pacific Science Centers Store Dont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit.The store is located(位于) upstairs in

26、 Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome. Hungry? Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials.The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour Pacific Science Center

27、closes. Rental Information Lockers are available to store any belongings during your visit.The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3.Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance.ID required. Support Pacific Sc

28、ience Center Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology.Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquirybased science education to classrooms and community events a

29、ll over Washington State.Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations.Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center. ( )9.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pa

30、cific Science Center? AIn Building 1. BIn Building 3. 第 - 5 - 页 共 10 页 - 5 - CAt the Laser Dome. DAt the Denny Way entrance. ( )10.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools? ATrain science teachers. BDistribute science books. CInspire scientific research. DTake science to the classroom. ( )11.

31、What is the purpose of the last part of the text? ATo encourage donations. BTo advertise coming events. CTo introduce special exhibits. DTo tell about the Centers history. 【语篇解读】作者从四个方面介绍了 Pacific Science Center 的相关信息。 9B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to th

32、e Laser Dome.”可知， Pacific Science Center 的购物店在 Laser Dome 旁边的 3 号楼上。 故选 B。 10D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquirybased science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State.”可知， 现在Pacific Science Center每年

33、向130多万人提供服务， 并开始把科学教育带到教室。故选 D。 11 A 目的意图题。 根据第四个小标题下“Visit pacificsciencecenter.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.”可知，作者呼吁读者支持 Pacific Science Center，也就是 鼓励人们为之提供帮助、做贡献。故选 A。 【模拟提能组】 A (云南师大附中 2019 年高考适应性月考) A British friend told me he couldnt understand why Chinese pe

34、ople love eating sunflower seeds (葵花子) as a snack so much. “Ive met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth; I believe thats from cracking the seeds，” he said. I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever Im

35、 watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesnt like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so hard just to get one small seed. When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all

36、 lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go doortodoor on Chinese New Years Eve to check out what every household was making. I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. In the living room, a large table would 第 - 6 - 页 共 10 页 - 6 - already

37、be laid out, complete with a fancy tablecloth, readymade dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds. Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to cra

38、ck sunflower seeds back then. I dont think its right to criticize ones choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem. Its not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread a

39、nd eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins their breath. They think its a delicacy, and its connected with their culture. I think its a wonderful tradition. ( )1.What did the write become aware of? AShe had ever typed a report about seeds. BShe ate various snacks while watching TV. CShe has a

40、 habit of cracking sunflower seeds. DShe damaged her teeth by eating sunflower seeds. ( )2.What does the write prove by mentioning Chinese New Year? AThe traditions of celebrating it disappear. BChildren can eat delicious food on that day. CThe families would get together for it. DEating sunflower s

41、eeds is related to it. ( )3.The writers attitude to Denmarks way of eating bread is _. Aacceptable Bcritical Cneutral Ddoubtful ( )4.What lesson can we learn from the passage? AOne kind of food doesnt necessarily suit everyone. BEating habits come from a certain culture. CIt is good to form healthy

42、eating habits. DChanging your eating habits will change your life. 【语篇解读】这是一篇议论文。本文讲述了直到作者的英国朋友提到中国人都爱嗑瓜子， 作者才意识到自己有嗑瓜子的习惯，作者把这个习惯归结于中国春节文化，就像丹麦吃面包 喜欢加咸红鱼，每一个饮食习惯都有自己特定的文化。 1C 细节理解题。根据第二段的“I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever

43、 Im watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds.” 可知，作者意识到自己有嗑瓜子的习惯，故选 C。 2D 写作方法题。根据第四段和第五段可知，在客厅里，一张大桌子已经摆好了，铺 着一张精美的桌布，现成的饺子馅，还有装满糖果、水果和葵花籽的盘子。一些是供给祖先 的，还有一些，其中含有瓜子，是给邻居和小孩在晚宴前吃的，作者因此学会了嗑瓜子，可 第 - 7 - 页 共 10 页 - 7 - 见作者提到春节是为了说明嗑瓜子和春节有关联，故选 D。 3A 观点态度题。根据最后一段

44、“I think its a wonderful tradition.”可知，作者认为丹麦 吃面包的方式是一个很美妙的传统，可见作者接受这种吃法，故选 A。 4B 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“They think its a delicacy, and its connected to their culture.”可知，丹麦人认为这样吃面包是美味的，这和他们的文化有关，正如作者喜欢嗑瓜子 和春节文化有关，可知每一个饮食习惯都有自己特定的文化，故选 B。 B (安徽省六安市第一中学 2019 年高三“三模”) A gaming company in New Zealand is luring

45、employees from around the world by offering unlimited paid annual leave, a share in the companys profits and no set work hours. Dean Hall became famous in international gaming circles for being the lead designer on popular video game DayZ.After searching the world for a location for his new gaming s

46、tudio, Rocketwerkz, New Zealander Hall settled on the small university town of Dunedin on the south islands east coast, where land is cheap and creative startups have become an important part of the citys identity. Rocketwerkzs flexible work culture is now drawing talent from around the globe, with

47、Hall receiving 300 messages of inquiry since a local newspaper wrote about his studio last week. Last year, when the company was still in its infancy(婴儿期), baby cats would also make a regular appearance in the office as a form of fighting stress, and Friday afternoons are generally reserved for spor

48、ts and games to end the week on a playful note. “The first time I heard about the idea of unlimited paid leave in places like Silicon Valley it was about the problems it caused.A culture had appeared where employees took no leave，” said Hall. “So to address that, our staff are issued the standard Ne

49、w Zealand annual leave of four weeks, but they can also take unlimited leave in addition to that.” Emily Lampitt, from Britain, is a 3D junior artist who has been with the company for a year and a half.She says the flexible work culture was a huge factor in her decision to move to New Zealand. “The flexibility here has made me feel much more relaxed，” she says. “That internal stress I used to feel in a traditional work envir