1、第 1 页 共 10 页 2022 年高考英语一轮复习：阅读理解+七选五 组合练习题 5 （1） Shakespeare once wrote that all the world is a stage, but these days its more like a movie set. Get to know some films to find fantastic film locations(地点）you should check out on your travels. The Sound o f Music Austrias hills are certainly alive wit
2、h the sound of music and tourists. Mozart may have been born in Salzburg, but The Sound of Music really put it on the map and now about 70 percent of people visit it because of the movie. Cross Residenzplatz Square and visit the Palace of Leopoldskron where the children in the film fell into the lak
3、e. Troy Although the Palace of Troy was filmed on sets built at Shepperton Studios in the UK, most of the 2004 movie was shot in Malta and Baja California, Mexico, Malta with historic sites arid beautiful blue waters was a good choice to replace Greece. Troy was shot at a host of locations, includin
4、g Golden Bay, Hal Far as well as Fort Ricasoli (where the city of Troy was constructed). The Trojan horse from the film is now lying on the waterfront in Canakkale, Turkey. Bridget Joness Diary Bridget Jones is brought to life as we watch the work and romance in London. Her special corner flat is ab
5、ove the Globe Tavern by Borough Market, one of the city s oldest and biggest food markets. According to The Telegraph, it would be highly 第 2 页 共 10 页 unlikely that she could afford to buy a place like that today since it has risen in value by more than 240 percent. Harry Potter J. K. Rowling starte
6、d writing the Harry Potter books while she was living in Edinburgh, Scotland, so its no surprise that she set most of the story there. The Hogwarts Express travels through the Scottish Highlands and along the 31 meters high Glenfinnan Viaduct. The second highest waterfall in the UK, Steal Falls can
7、be seen during Quidditch matches. 1. What does the author mean by saying “Shakespeare once wrote that all the world is a stage, but these days its more like a movie set”？ A. More movies will need more sets. B. More and more films are being made. C. All the world has become a huge stage for arts. D.
8、Many places have become famous because they were used as movie sets. 2. Which of the following films have background in more than one country? A. The Sound of Music.B. Troy. C. Bridget Joness Diary.D. Harry Potter, 3. What do the last two films have in common? A. Both of them are mainly about romanc
9、e. B. Both authors lived in the same house. 第 3 页 共 10 页 C. Most of their stories were set in the UK. D. They cause the prices of houses to rise. B Recently Ive had two good roles on television. But when I was just getting started in theater work 17 years ago, I never thought Id make it. Back then I
10、 was recovering from surgery and had been off work for six months. Even worse, as a single mother with three youngsters, I had no place to live in. I felt hopeless. One Sunday morning I saw actor Robert Young on the television talking about his faith: Believe yourself! If we confidently take that fi
11、rst step, well take the next, until we reach our goal. The first step was scary. After I went working part-time, I looked for an apartment. The ones I saw were either too expensive, or I couldn t raise my children in them. I knew a house, not an apartment, was more suitable for me. However, after se
12、eing several houses, my confidence was shaken. I found two seemed right, but when I was about to make an offer, someone else had ordered. I remembered a saying,“When one door closes, a better one opens.”I wouldn t just sit staring at the closed one but got up and struggled on. In a real estate (房地 产
13、) agent, I found a small house with proper price. To buy it, I had to borrow $ 3,000 for a down payment and get a mortgage (按揭). Common sense argued that a mortgage for a single mother working part-time was impossible. But I had enough self-confidence without following common sense. After getting th
14、e house, my new self-confidence grew. Later , when I began 第 4 页 共 10 页 filling small parts in television productions, that self-confidence showed. Id always played the role as the director wanted. Now I find myself freer to interpret (演绎) it. Self-confidence has made it through life. Trouble can be
15、 scary at first, but each time I take that step, I believe I will win the next. 4. How did the author feel when entering television industry at first? A. Hopeful.B. Embarrassed.C. Pessimistic.D. Aggressive. 5. Why does the author mention her experience of finding a house? A. To show the value of sel
16、f-confidence. B. To share her different life experiences. C. To introduce her toughest part of life. D. To tell us her ways to get over difficulty. 6. What mainly helped the author perform well in her later acting? A. Her sense of confidence.B. The difficulty in her life. C. The directors good direc
17、tion.D. Her success in her first attempt. 7. What may be the best title for the text? A. Appear on the StageB. Struggle with Life C. Stick to Your PlanD. Believe in Yourself C If you dont use it, you lose it. At least, thats how the old saying goes. It refers 第 5 页 共 10 页 to the idea that something
18、which does not get used regularly quickly falls into a state of decline. Muscles, for example, will waste away without use. In order to resist this, people take regular exercise to keep their skills sharp. Well, what about the brain? As we age, our brains can naturally begin to decline. In some case
19、s, this can lead to certain mental conditions such as dementia(痴呆)， which Im sure you will agree, no one wants. However, all is not lost because these days its relatively easy to train your brain. Smart phones and apps have put programmes into our hands that can test, maintain and even improve our m
20、emories, mathematical skills and a lot of other mental abilities. With a little practice every day, we can keep our brains nice and sharp, right? Well, no, actually. According to a report from the Global Council on Brain Health, even though many people thought it was important to play online games,
21、such as puzzles and mind games, which are designed to improve brain health, the evidence of the benefits was “weak to non-existent”. There are other ways to promote the old grey matter. It recommends seeking out new activities that challenge the way you think and are socially engaging，while leading
22、to a healthy lifestyle. Among their suggestions are practising tai chi, taking photography classes, learning new technologies, gardening, art projects or volunteering. Theres more good news, too, James Goodwin, chief scientist at Age UK has said that brain decline is not inevitable (不可避免的）. As long
23、as the activities are “new to you and require your concentrated attention”, they can provide benefits for brain health. So, hurry up, get out there and try something new. Maybe its time to try that hobby youve always wanted to do. And as for me? Im off to learn the 第 6 页 共 10 页 piano. 8.From which i
24、s the text probably taken? A. A biology textbook.B. A healthy magazine. C. A travel brochure.D. A research paper. 9. Which has the closest meaning of the underlined words “socially engaging”？ A. Making more shopping.B. Avoid brain decline. C. Doing exercises alone.D. Going out with friends. 10. Whic
25、h of the following can better keep your brain healthy according to the author? A. Trying something new.B. Using smart phone regularly. C. Playing games online.D. Doing what you are good at. 11. What does the passage mainly tell us? A. Advantages of trying something new. B. Disadvantages of using sma
26、rt phones. C. Ways to keep our brain as sharp as possible. D. How to spend time meaningfully at an old age. D Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge, the double-deck suspension (悬浮) bridge with the longest span in the world, opened to traffic on Tuesday after five years 第 7 页 共 10 页 construction, according
27、 to a statement from the constructor. It is reported that the bridge is 4. 13 kilometers long, with 12 lanes in both directions on the main I bridge. It is a long-span suspension bridge with the largest volume in the world, China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group said. The bridge connects the H
28、anyang and Wuchang and its opening will ameliorate the urban expressway system, relieve traffic pressure across the river, and drive development in the area, according to the company. On both sides of the upper deck of the bridge, there is a two-meter-wide footpath, with eight rest and sightseeing a
29、reas, where people can enjoy the river scenery. The lower level is designed with two non-motorized lanes, each 2. 5 meters wide. A 1. 5-meter wide walkway is also a feature of each side of the floor so pedestrians (行人) can walk on the lower level without getting caught in the rain. Chief designer of
30、 the bridge, Xu Gongyi, said, “Considering navigation and traffic volume, the main span of the bridge is 1, 700 meters, which is the second-largest in the world and also the largest in bridges of double-deck structure.” According to Luo Ruihua, project manager of the bridge, the Yangsigang Yangtze R
31、iver Bridge has set several records in the process of its construction. The designed tension of each of the two main cables (钢索) is 65, 000 tons. From 2014 to 2019, builders have shown the world the speed of China. The bridge not only enhances Wuhans reputation as a “bridge museum”, but also represe
32、nts a super project of a new era. 12. What does the underlined word “ameliorate” in paragraph 2 mean? 第 8 页 共 10 页 A. Keep.B. Start.C. Improve.D. Show. 13. How does the text introduce the bridges basic information? A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons. C. By describing its principles.D. By
33、 using data. 14. What can we know about the bridge? A. It will attract many foreigners to Wuhan. B. It is friendly to pedestrians. C. The cost of its construction is low. D. It is the longest bridge of the world. 15. What attitude does the author have to the bridge? A. Negative.B. Admiring.C. Uncert
34、ain.D. Grateful. Part B 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。 How to Solve Worry Problems The Great Nobel Prize winner in medicine, Dr. Alexis Carrel , once said, 第 9 页 共 10 页 Businessmen who do not know how to fight worry die young._16_Then how can we find a quick, surefire（万全的）recipe for hand
35、ling worry situations? Here are a few basic steps to deal with different kinds of worries. Get the facts Why is it so important to get the facts? Because unless we have the facts, we cant possibly even attempt to solve our problems intelligently._17_This is the chief cause of worry. Half the worry i
36、n the world is caused by people trying to make decisions before they have sufficient knowledge on which to base a decision. If a man will devote his time to securing facts in an objective way, his worries usually disappear in the light of knowledge. Analyze the facts However, getting all the facts i
37、n the world wont do any good until we figure out when these facts mean and interpret them._18_In fact, merely writing the facts on a piece of paper and stating our problem clearly goes a long way toward helping us to reach a sensible decision. Therefore , when we are worried, sit down and write down
38、 two questionsand the answers to these questions, What am I worrying about?” and What can I do about it? Arrive at a decision Worry is killing. So we will probably save our life by sitting down and writing out all the various steps we could take and then writing down the probable results of each ste
39、p and calmly coming to a decision._19_It is the failure to reach a definite decision that drives men mad. _20_ 第 10 页 共 10 页 Once we have made a decision, go into action. Dont stop to reconsider. Dont begin to hesitate and retrace（折返）our steps. Dont lose ourselves in self-doubting which causes other
40、 doubts. Dont look back our shoulders. A. Write down our worries. B. There comes a time when we must decide. C. Act on that decision D. Without the facts, we will be left in confusion. E. And so do housewives, horse doctors and bricklayers. F. It is much easier to achieve this after writing them down. G. Experience has proved the great value of arriving at a fixed decision. 【答案】1. D2. B3. C4. C5. A6. A7. D 8. B9. D10. A 11. C 12. C13. D14. B15. B16. E17. D18. F19. G20. C
