专题02 阅读理解（说明文20篇）-备战2022-2023学年高二年级英语下学期期末考试真题汇编（江苏专用）

专题02 阅读理解(说明文20篇) 经典基础题 一 (2022春·江苏淮安·高一统考期末) Hand gestures (手势) have been commonly used in our daily communication. They add to the message by filling in what words sometimes leave behind. But are you somewhat aware of the history that goes behind some of these popular hand gestures? ◆Handshake Whether you’re greeting someone for the first time, or successfully negotiating (商定) an agreement, shaking hands is usually the go-to gesture. Who decided on this customary gesture, anyway? The history of the handshake dates back to ancient Greece, showing that neither person was carrying a weapon. ◆Thumbs up and thumbs down Maybe you’re familiar with the popular story of this hand gesture dating back to Roman times. When a gladiator (角斗士) lost, the crowd would either stick their thumbs out to have him killed or just not make any sign at all. The thumbs up decided the gladiator’s fate (命运) . After WWII, thumbs up only came to mean that things were going smoothly. And thumbs down meant the opposite. ◆High five According to some sources, the high five first became popular when baseball players performed at Dodger Stadium on October 2, 1977. Glenn Burke, one of the capable players, lifted his am high above his head and slapped palms with his teammate Dusty Baker to celebrate a milestone home run, marking what is widely regarded as the first recorded example of a high five. ◆The fist bump The fist bump comes from boxers in the 1970s after people began imitating how they touched gloves before a competition. Later, instead of shaking hands, first bumps became popular among basketball players. The gesture soon spread to all basketball lovers, and, before long, to the President of the United States. 1. What did “thumbs up” mean to a gladiator in Roman times? A. Being cheered. B. Being killed. C. Being appreciated. D. Being blamed. 2. Which gesture is in celebration of a home run? A. B. C. D. 3. Which aspect do all the four gestures mention? A. The history. B. The future. C. Th