1、 - 1 - 阅读理解专题阅读理解专题 17 A (2017 全国卷,C) Some of the worlds most famous musicians recently gathered 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
2、jazz music,its significance,and its potential as a unifying(联合) voice across cultures. Despite 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
3、 Centers artistic adviser for jazz,Moran hopes to widen the audience for jazz,make the 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
4、 that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not black and white 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
5、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,“just to kind of put it back in the mind that Waller is dance music as much as it is concert musi
6、c,” says Moran.“For me,its the recontextualization.In music,where does the emotion(情感) lie?Are we,as humans,gaining any insight(感悟) on how to talk about ourselves and how something as abstract as a Charlie Parker record gets us into a dialogue about our emotions and our thoughts?Sometimes we lose si
7、ght that the music has a wider context,” says Moran,“so I want to continue those dialogues.Those are the things I want to foster.” 【语篇导读】本文是一篇时事新闻。近来,联合国教科文组织把 4 月 30 日定为国际 爵士乐日。一些世界上最著名的音乐家聚集在巴黎和新奥尔良以庆祝第一届国际 爵士乐日。 1.Why did UNESCO set April 30 as International Jazz Day? A.To remember the birth of j
8、azz. B.To protect cultural diversity. C.To encourage people to study music. D.To recognize the value of jazz. 答案:D 解析:细节理解题。从文章第一段的“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 potenti
9、al as a unifying voice across cultures.”可知,联合国 - 2 - 教科文组织把4月30日定为国际爵士乐日,其目的是提高人们对爵士乐价值和意义 的认可。 2.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to? A.Jazz becoming more accessible. B.The production of jazz growing faster. C.Jazz being less popular with the young. D.The jazz audience beco
10、ming larger. 答案:C 解析:词义猜测题。从文章第二段的“.the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older,and the music has failed to connect with younger generations.”可知,在美国,爵士 乐未能获得年轻一代的青睐。这正是 Jason Moran 试图改变的地方。 3.What can we infer about Morans opinion on jazz? A.It will disappear gradually. B.It remains black a
11、nd white. C.It should keep up with the times. D.It changes every 50 years. 答案:C 解析:推理判断题。从文章倒数第二段的“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.”可知,Jason Moran 指出,今天的爵士乐不能再以 1908 年或 1958 年 那种方式呈现了。它必须进行改变,
12、以跟上时代的步伐。 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Exploring the Future of Jazz B.The Rise and Fall of Jazz C.The Story of a Jazz Musician D.Celebrating the Jazz Day 答案:A 解析:标题归纳题。本文以第一届国际爵士乐日的设立引入话题,探讨了爵士乐的现 状以及未来。希望更多人尤其是年轻人关注爵士乐。 B (2019 浙江卷,B) Money with no strings attached
13、.Its not something you see every day.But at Union Station in Los Angeles last month,a board went up with dollar bills attached to it with pins and a sign that read,“Give What You Can,Take What You Need.” People quickly caught on.And while many took dollars,many others pinned their own cash to the bo
14、ard.“People of all ages,races,and socio-economic(社会经济的) backgrounds gave and took,” said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox,which created the project.“We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up to the board and take a few dollars.” Most of the bills on the board were singles,but a few people left fi
15、ves,tens and even twenties.The video clip(片段) shows one man who had found a $20 bill pinning it to the board. “What I can say for the folks that gave the most,is that they were full of smiles,” Bridges said.“Theres a certain feeling that giving can do for you and that was - 3 - apparent in those tha
16、t gave the most.” Most people who took dollars took only a few,but Bridges said a very small number took as much as they could. While the clip might look like part of a new ad campaign,Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.He added that he hopes people in other cities might
17、try similar projects and post their own videos on the Internet. “After all,everyone has bad days and good days,” he said.“Some days you need a helping hand and some days you can be the one giving the helping hand.” 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了由 Tyler Bridges 推行的一项运 动。大家可以把自己能够给予的钞票钉到一个布告牌上,需要的人可以无条件把钱 取走。
18、 1.What does the expression “money with no strings attached” in paragraph 1 mean? A.Money spent without hesitation. B.Money not legally made. C.Money offered without conditions. D.Money not tied together. 答案:C 解析:句意理解题。根据第一段第三句“But at Union Station in.,a board went up with dollar bills attached to i
19、t with pins and a sign that read,Give What You Can,Take What You Need.”可知,在这个布告牌上的钱是大家捐献的,其他人可以无条件拿 去。由此猜测该句的含义是“无条件提供的钱”,故选 C 项。 2.What did Bridges want to show by mentioning the bride? A.Women tended to be more sociable. B.The activity attracted various people. C.Economic problems were getting wor
20、se. D.Young couples needed financial assistance. 答案:B 解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“People of all ages,races,and socio-economic backgrounds gave and took, said Tyler Bridges of The Toolbox.We even had a bride in her wedding dress come up.”可推知,Bridges 用新娘的例子来说明这项活 动吸引了各种各样的人,所以选 B 项。 3.Why did Bridges carry out t
21、he project? A.To do a test on peoples morals. B.To raise money for his company. C.To earn himself a good reputation. D.To promote kindness and sympathy. 答案:D 解析:细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“.Bridges said the only goal was to show generosity and sympathy.”可知,D 项正确。 C When a shop is authentic and the workers are fr
22、iendly,it can feel like a second home for consumers,according to a study in the Journal of Consumer Research.“People often feel strongly attached to particular places.Such places typically include their homes,but can also include commercial places such as stores and restaurants,” write authors Alain
23、 Debenedetti,Harmen Oppewal,and Zeynep Arsel.“How do people develop - 4 - and experience place attachment when the place concerns a commercial setting,where they are just customers,and the place is owned or controlled by someone else?” Consumers form strong emotional bonds with locations when they e
24、xperience familiarity.Consumers also value authenticity and personal relationships.“It also helps if it is a place where one can feel safe and secure,protected from not only disturbing staff but also from aggressive promotional activities,” the authors write.“The place does not have to be a splendid
25、 flagship store.People can build attachments with quite ordinary places,as long as the place meets the above criteria(标准) of familiarity,authenticity and security.” The authors gained these insights from interviews with a sample of French consumers who talked about their experiences with the places
26、they most treasure: cafs,restaurants,department stores,concert halls,and libraries.The final phase of the study focused on patrons of a particular French wine bar. The authors also found that once consumers bond with a commercial space,they are willing to make efforts or sacrifices to support it.Sat
27、isfied customers may pay higher tips,volunteer to help the business,and serve as ambassadors,linking other consumers to the business.“Consumers treat their special place as a treasured gift and in return want to support the establishment beyond what is expected of them as customers,” the authors con
28、clude. 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。主要通过研究表明消费者会对某些地方产生亲 密感和忠诚度。 1.Which of the following does not contribute to consumers attachment? A.Splendor. B.Familiarity. C.Authenticity. D.Safety. 答案:A 解析:细节理解题。splendor “显赫,光彩壮丽”;familiarity “熟悉,精通,亲 密”;authenticity “可靠性,确实性,真实性”;safety“安全,安全性”。根据第二段“.as long as the place
29、 meets the above criteria of familiarity,authenticity and security.”可知 只有 A 项没有提到。故选 A 项。 2.The last paragraph mainly deals with . A.extra reward from attached consumers B.the importance of treating consumers well C.how to develop bonds with consumers D.the relationship between consumers and commerc
30、ial places 答案:A 解析:推理判断题。从最后一段的句子“Satisfied customers may pay higher tips,volunteer to help the business,and serve as ambassadors,linking other consumers to the business.”可知文章最后一段讲的是“attached consumers”对商业场所的回报和帮 助。 3.Who will benefit most from the result of the study? A.Consumers. B.Store managers.
31、 C.The store staff. D.Ambassadors. 答案:B - 5 - 解析:推理判断题。consumers “顾客”;store managers “商店经理”;the store staff“商店 工作人员”;ambassadors“大使”。 根据最后一段的描述可知此项研究受益最大的应该 是商店经理,故选 B 项。 4.Whats the best title of the passage? A.Ways to Attract More Consumers B.The Secret of Successful Management C.Consumers Attachm
32、ent D.The Criteria of Successful Companies 答案:C 解析:主旨大意题。通读全文,并根据文章的最后一段判断选 C 项。 D (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 you
33、r visit.The store is located(位于) upstairs in 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 dai
34、ly until one hour before Pacific Science Center 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 De
35、nny Way entrance.ID required. Support Pacific Science 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 inquiry-based science
36、education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State.Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals,corporations,and other social organizations.Visit the website to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center. 【语篇导读】本文
37、是一篇应用文。讲的是太平洋科学中心的旅游指南,介绍了其商 店、咖啡馆、租赁信息以及人们如何对其提供支持和捐助。 1.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center? A.In Building 1. B.In Building 3. C.At the Laser Dome. D.At the Denny Way entrance. 答案:B 解析:细节理解题。从文章第一段的“The store is located upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.”可知,在太平
38、洋科学中心,人们可以到位于三楼的商店去购 买纪念品。 - 6 - 2.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools? A.Train science teachers. B.Distribute science books. C.Inspire scientific research. D.Take science to the classroom. 答案:D 解析:细节理解题。 从文章最后一段的“.and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community ev
39、ents all over Washington State.”可知,D 项正确。 3.What is the purpose of the last part of the text? A.To encourage donations. B.To advertise coming events. C.To introduce special exhibits. D.To tell about the Centers history. 答案:A 解析:推理判断题。从文章最后两句可知,本文旨在呼吁个人、公司和其他社会组织 对太平洋科学中心进行慷慨捐助,提供支持。 E A “Gap Year” i
40、s a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university.It is often spent travelling or working. 1 The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows: 2 Although you dont have to go abroad to experience gap years,most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad.You are abl
41、e to work out who you are and what you are for.The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. Face Challenges and Have Fun.A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation,but also a time to face challenges.Gap year students usually work,volunteer or take service projects.You h
42、ave to learn how to get along in the real world.This process isnt always easy,but it is an important part of growing up. 3 Save Money and Improve Your College Admission Chances.Theres a common thought that gap years are only for rich students,but it isnt true. 4 Gap year students often take a part-t
43、ime job.Besides,at the end of a gap year,students are much more likely to know what to study in college.Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing. Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students.Both of them are excel
44、lent and have high grades.However,one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. 5 A.Make full preparations for the gap year. B.Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun. C.Actually,taking a gap year can save your money. D.Who do you think the admission officer
45、will choose? E.It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills. F.Challenges always come first before fun. G.Learn about the world and yourself. 答案与解析: - 7 - 【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了什么是“gap year”以及如何充分利用这一年。 1.E 根据下文的“advantages”和 E 项中的关键词“useful learning experiences and new skills”可判断答案为 E
46、 项。 2.G 根据下文中的关键词“go abroad to experience gap years”“travel abroad”和 G 项 中的“the world”可判断答案为 G 项。 3.B 根据上文的“This process isnt alway easy,but it is an important part of growing up.”可推断只有经历这个过程,才会享受生活的乐趣,故选 B 项。 4.C 根据上文的“.are only for rich students,but it isnt true.”和C项中的“save your money”可知答案为 C 项。 5.D 根据最后一段内容和 D 项中的关键词“the admission officer”可判断答案为 D 项。
