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微卷(十八)　50分阅读提分练 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2024·湖南高三六校联考)If you are looking for recommendations on biographies (传记) that will educate you，comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day，read on. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen A classic that never gets old.Set in rural England at the turn of the 19th century，this tale centers around the Bennet family，a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match.Austen's story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame，and the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time. Women in Science：50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology，science，engineering and mathematics，from the present day all the way back to the ancient. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and the present day.With color portraits and biographies that are short and sweet，this book is a page­turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present. Becoming by Michelle Obama We wouldn't be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama's memoir.“Becoming” has the former First Lady of the United States discussing her childhood，family，motherhood，her own impact as the First Lady of the United States，the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life.And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too. 1.What did the parents of the five daughters intend to do？ A.To marry their daughters to rich men. B.To lessen pressure on their daughters. C.To help their daughters marry for true love. D.To make their daughters financially independent. 2.Whose book will attract a teen interested in science？ A.Jane Austen's. B.Rachel Ignotofsky's. C.Elena Favilli's. D.Michelle Obama's. 3.What do the four books have in common？ A.They are all classics. B.They are all biographies. C.They are all related to the female. D.They are all about heroes. B (2024·合肥市高三质检)An 89­year­old man，Manfred Steiner，has reached a goal he spent 20 years working toward and nearly a lifetime thinking about：earning his PhD.And now he is a physicist. Steiner values this degree because it is what he always wanted and because he overcame health problems that could have affected his studies.“But I made it，and this was the most satisfactory point in my life，” he said. When he was young，Steiner wanted to become a physicist after reading about Albert Einstein.But his mother and uncle persuaded him that studying medicine would be a better choice.He earned his medical degree in 1955 and moved to the US soon after. Steiner studied hematology(血液学) at Tufts University and biochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.He became a full professor and led the hematology section of the medical school at Brown University from 1985 to 1994.Steiner helped establish a research program in hematology at the University of North Carolina.He directed that program until he retired from medicine in 2000. Steiner found medical research pleasing，but it was not quite the same as his interest in physics.“It was something like a wish that was never fulfilled，that always stuck in the back of my head，”he said.At age 70，he started taking undergraduate classes. Physics professor Brad Marston was surprised when Steiner entered his quantum mechanics class.But he became Steiner's adviser for his dissertation (学位论文) after realizing how serious Steiner was about the subject and how hard he worked.“He has written many papers in medical science，more papers than I've written in physics，” Marston said.“One thing that's really true about Manfred is that he perseveres.” After the university published a story about Steiner on its website，people across the US contacted him to ask for advice on how to go after their dreams later in life.His advice is：Do what you love to do. 4.Why did Steiner value his degree in physics？ A.Because it solved his health problems. B.Because it was his long­pursued dream. C.Because it met his mother's expectation. D.Because it was inspired by Albert Einstein. 5.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？ A.Steiner's contributions to teaching. B.Steiner's researches after retirement. C.Steiner's achievements in hematology. D.Steiner's performances at Tufts University. 6.What impressed Professor Marston most about Steiner？ A.His taking undergraduate classes at 70. B.His writing more papers in physics. C.His sticking to becoming a physicist. D.His being a role model for Americans. 7.Which of the following can best describe Steiner？ A.Active and open­minded. B.Enthusiastic and easy­going. C.Intelligent and warm­hearted. D.Perseverant and hard­working. C (2024·海口市高三调研)When most of us think of sand，we immediately think of sunny beaches and summer holidays.But actually it's in pretty much everything that surrounds us in our everyday lives.From the walls of our homes to the glass bottles in our kitchens and even the mobile phones in our hands，sand is the second most used resource in the world after water： it accounts for more than two­thirds of everything that's being dug out of the ground.But there isn't a limitless supply.In fact，a UN report says it might be running out. According to the report，we use an estimated 15 billion tons of sand every year in the construction industry alone.That's enough to build a 20m×20m wall around the equator every year.However，sand can take tens of thousands of years to form： the process starts with rock being eroded (侵蚀) in the mountains and ends，eventually，with sand being in river beds and on the seafloor. Sand is heavy and difficult to transport，so in developing countries，sand is often mined from the nearest convenient source，and quite often that means a river bed or beach.But beaches and rivers are delicately balanced ecosystems and when a large amount of sand is removed，the balance is upset.The smallest fish，which eat organic matters on the sand in river beds，is the base of the food chain in a river.If this sand is removed，so is the source of food for the bottom feeders.All organisms in a food chain share the joys and the sorrows.Thus，when they disappear，so does the food for the larger fish which would have been caught and eaten，or sold by fishermen. It is high time we took into consideration the big problems concerning the tiny things.More and more conservationists are calling for alternatives to replace sand especially in the construction industry. 8.Why are the things in our daily life mentioned in the beginning？ A.To show the uses of sand. B.To indicate our relationship with nature. C.To introduce our lifestyles. D.To stress the convenience of modern life. 9.What does the UN report imply？ A.Sand is actually our most used natural resource. B.Sand is used more quickly than it's formed. C.The construction industry doesn't use sand wisely. D.The problem of washing sand is worsening. 10.What does the underlined phrase “the bottom feeders” in Paragraph 3 refer to？ A.The river beds. B.The fishermen. C.The larger fish. D.The smallest fish. 11.Which can be the best title for the text？ A.The World Is Running Out of Sand B.Alternatives to Replace Sand Will Be Found Soon C.Sand Mining Is Unfriendly to Nature D.Sand Is in Need of Immediate Conservation D (2024·青岛高三适应检测)Imagine a plate holding two strawberries，identical in appearance.One came out of a supermarket box，meaning it was probably harvested when it was still unripe.By the time it reached the plate it may have been off the vine (藤) for two weeks.The other strawberry was picked from a garden minutes before being eaten. Supermarket strawberries are not entirely without advantages：they are convenient and still available even in winter months.But the two berries differ from each other in the same way that hearing music in a concert hall differs from listening to it on an old CD player.The home­grown fruit is an eatable case for making a home garden. Your columnist，who long considered gardening a complete waste of time，advances this argument with great enthusiasm.Planting cool­weather greens，as gardeners across the north­east of America are now doing，can seem nonsense，since convenient，continuously well­stocked supermarket shelves are available all week.The same could be said of cooking：there are many cheap and decent restaurants around，so why bother to make your own meals？ That attitude misconstrues the ultimate appeal of gardening：it mistakes the product for the purpose.It is true that a garden can produce tomatoes and carrots of incomparable sweetness，and celtuce (芹莴) and herbs that taste like themselves rather than the plastic they are usually packaged in.While finding，let's say，celtuce in the shops can take some time，effort，and expense，growing your own vegetables ensures a reliable supply. On the other hand，a garden，especially in the early years，can produce little but frustration.Green hands may plant the wrong crops for their soil.And even expert gardeners can lose a season's harvest to uncooperative weather. No matter.The real joy of gardening is the time spent doing it.The deepest pleasure—as with cooking，writing or almost anything worthwhile—is in the work itself.To garden is to patiently，lovingly and diligently help life become strong and healthy，in the ground and above it. 12.What can we know about the supermarket strawberries？ A.They look distinct from home­grown ones. B.They give out pleasant and fresh smell. C.They are picked days before fully grown. D.They are planted typically in winter. 13.What does the underlined word “misconstrues” mean in Paragraph 4？ A.Misinterprets. B.Transforms. C.Mistrusts. D.Highlights. 14.Why does the author mention the failures in gardening？ A.To warn readers not to take up gardening easily. B.To advise readers to work in harmony with nature. C.To make readers reflect on the methods of gardening. D.To help readers have a whole picture of gardening. 15.What is the author's opinion on gardening？ A.It's a difficult and time­consuming process. B.Products of gardening make it worthwhile. C.The time and efforts invested make it a delight. D.It reduces the cost of purchasing vegetables. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 (2024·广东六校高三联考) How to Have an Attractive Personality Being attractive comes more from your personality than your appearance，and demonstrating an attractive personality is key to having lasting relationships.　16　 The following tips help foster your ability to fascinate others. ·Laugh at yourself.If you make a fool of yourself，laugh at yourself instead of feeling embarrassed.It shows that you're comfortable in your skin.A sense of humor makes someone more engaging and delightful to be with.　17　 It is a great ice­breaker or stress reliever，but don't ruin a serious conversation with inappropriate jokes. ·Speak sincerely.Tell people the truth.If you can't commit to something，it's better to be honest about it than to have to tell them last minute that you can't make it.When people ask for your opinion，you should be honest.　18　 For instance，if you don't like your friend's shirt，respond with “I really like you in blue instead” rather than “I hate it，it's ugly”. 　19　 If you see value in making others laugh and keep yourself positive，you'll be a happier person，making others drawn to you as a result.A great way to remind you to laugh more is to have daily jokes on your phone or email.Set them for a time of day when you notice yourself start to feel drained. ·Have confidence in your body.You don't have to have the “perfect body” to be confident in it.People will be more attracted to you if you dress well and carry yourself well.If you need a little boost，place posters around your mirror that remind you of the charming parts of your body.　20　 A.Speak in a positive way. B.Make laughing a priority. C.Remember，there is a time and place for humor. D.There is difference between being frank and rude，though. E.Focus on these rather than what you're self­conscious about. F.Actually，developing engaging personalities is not that far out of reach. G.But having charming appearance is only skin­deep and far from enough. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 微卷(十八)　50分阅读提分练 Ⅰ. 【语篇解读】　本文是一篇应用文。文章对四本书的内容进行了相关介绍。 1.A　细节理解题。根据Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen部分中的“who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match”可知，Bennet夫妇迫切地想要把他们的女儿嫁给有钱人，故A项正确。 2.B　细节理解题。根据Women in Science：50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky可知，Rachel Ignotofsky写的这本书与科学有关，故B项正确。 3.C　细节理解题。根据这四本书的介绍内容可知，这四本书的话题都与女性相关。故C项正确。 【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。虽然Steiner在血液学领域成就斐然，但是他的梦想是做一名物理学家。他在70岁时学习本科课程，终于在89岁时获得物理学博士学位。他因此成了当地追求梦想者的榜样。 4.B　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“Steiner values this...he always wanted”可知，Steiner重视他的物理学博士学位是因为这是他长期追求的梦想。 5.C　段落大意题。通读第四段可知，Steiner 在塔夫茨大学学习血液学，1985年至1994年成为布郞大学的医学院的正教授并领导血液科；Steiner帮助北卡罗来纳大学建立了血液学研究项目，他指导这个项目直到2000年退休。据此可知，第四段介绍了Steiner在血液学领域的成就。 6.C　细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知，给物理学教授Brad Marston留下最深刻印象的是他坚持不懈地要成为物理学家。 7.D　推理判断题。根据第六段尾句中的“that he perseveres”可知，Steiner坚持不懈；根据第六段第二句中的“how hard he worked”可知，Steiner很刻苦。 【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一提到沙子，大家立马会想到沙滩和假期，但是实际上沙子的用途非常广泛。于是，有人认为沙子是取之不尽的。但是，根据联合国的一份报告，大自然中的沙子需要很长时间才能形成，人们采沙的速度远过于此。大自然中的沙子快要用光了，这将影响鱼类的生存，需要引起我们的注意。 8.A　推理判断题。 根据第一段中的“sand is the second most used resource in the world after water...out of the ground”可知，提到沙子的目的是说明沙子的用途广泛。 9.B　推理判断题。 根据第二段中的“According to the report，we use an estimated 15 billion tons of sand every year in the construction industry alone...of years to form”可知，作者进行了数据对比，这份报告暗示我们使用沙子的速度远超过沙子形成的速度。 10.D　词义猜测题。 根据第三段中的“The smallest fish...so is the source of food for the bottom feedersＷ.”可看出，最小的鱼以河床沙子中的有机物为食，它们构成了河流食物链的基础。“the bottom feeders”指代上文中的“The smallest fish”，故选D。 11.A　标题归纳题。 根据文章内容尤其是第一段中的“But there isn't a limitless supply.In fact，a UN report says it might be running out.”可知，本文主要是说沙子这一资源快消耗完了。 【语篇解读】　本文是一篇议论文。文章由超市里的草莓和菜园里的草莓引入了作者对园艺的一些认识和观点。 12.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One came out of a supermarket box，meaning it was probably harvested when it was still unripe”可知，超市里的草莓是在它们没有完全成熟前就采摘下来的，故C项正确。 13.A　词义猜测题。画线词前面的“That attitude”指代“considered gardening a complete waste of time”这一态度，这一态度对“the ultimate appeal of gardening”的影响可以从“it mistakes the product for the purpose”及下文推出。作者认为这一态度曲解了园艺的终极吸引力，故A项正确。 14.D　推理判断题。文中第四段主要阐释了园艺的好处，第五段解释了从事园艺可能面临的挑战。由此可知，作者提及园艺上的失败主要是为了帮助读者全面了解园艺，故D项正确。 15.C　观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“The real joy of gardening is the time spent doing it.”及“To garden is to patiently，lovingly and diligently help life become strong and healthy，in the ground and above it.”可知，作者认为对园艺投入的时间和精力使之成为一种乐趣，故选C项。 Ⅱ. 【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了拥有吸引力的性格的几种方法。 16.F　上文讲吸引力取决于性格而不是外表，展现吸引人的性格是拥有长久关系的关键；下文讲以下几点有助于培养吸引人的性格的能力。F项“事实上，培养具有吸引力的性格并不是遥不可及的”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 17.C　上文讲幽默感让人更有吸引力也更好相处；下文讲幽默感能够打破僵局，释放压力，但不要用不合时宜的玩笑破坏严肃的谈话。C项“记住，幽默是分时间和场合的”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。 18.D　上文讲当有人询问你的意见时，你应当坦诚；下文给了具体的示例，如果你不喜欢朋友的衣服，应当委婉告知而不是直接说朋友的衣服很丑。D项“但是，坦率和无礼是有区别的”承上启下，符合语境。故选 D。 19.B　该空是本段的主旨句。下文讲笑容给人们带来的好处以及提醒自己保持笑容的建议。B项“把(保持)笑容放在首位”统领本段，符合语境。故选 B。 20.E　上文讲要对自己的身材有信心，人们会因为你的穿着得体和举止大方更加喜欢你，如果你需要一点鼓励，那就将自己的优势写在便利贴上并贴在镜子周围以提醒自己。E项“把注意力集中在这些事情上，而不是你觉得不自在的地方”承接上文，符合语境。故选 E。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$