时文阅读与练习28-2025届高三英语一轮复习

时文阅读与练习28 Meet “kangaroo tribe” 走近“袋鼠族” 1 According to a recent report from the Republic of Korea's national statistics office, more than 50 percent of unmarried adults between the ages of 30 and 40, and 44 percent of those between 40 and 44, still live with their parents. They are called “kangaroo tribe”. It noted that 42 percent of children who live with their parents are unemployed. 2 The report caused a stir in the country. Despite the recent media attention, however, experts say that it's long been common for children in the Republic of Korea to live with their parents into adulthood. 3 “The kangaroo tribe phenomenon is hardly a modern phenomenon in the Republic of Korea, since the percentages of adults in their 30s and 40s living with their parents in the 1980s and 2010s do not differ by much,” Kye Bong-oh, a sociology professor at Kookmin University, said. 4 While a lack of economic independence is often a reason why children don't leave the nest, the truth is that many continue to live at home for a variety of reasons. The kangaroo tribe phenomenon is not as simple and one-sided as often explained in popular culture. For some adult children, the arrangement allows them to care for their aging parents more easily and save money for the future. 5 “Housing prices in big cities including Seoul have sharply increased since 2000, while the job market has become highly unstable, with an increased number of temporary job hires,” Lee Chulhee, an economics professor at Seoul National University said. “These factors all make it much more difficult for people in their 30s and 40s to move out of their parents' home and be independent.” 6 Lee Youngwood is 61 years old. His son, Lee Jeongkyu, is 31 and still lives with his parents. Given the fact that his son has never had a stable job, Lee Youngwood is confident that he is making the right choice not to pressure his son to move out. “My wife and I want to be like a big mountain that our son could always lean on,” he said. “I won't be worried at all about him until he is at least 35.” Reading Check Choose the best answers according to the text. 1. What are the statistics in paragraph 1 mainly about? A. The trend of unmarried. B. The rate of unemployment. C. The number of children in a family. D. The kangaroo tribe in the Republic of Korea. 2. Why does the author mention Kye Bong-OH’s words in paragraph 3? A. To introduce his new research. B. To prove the opinion mentioned above. C. To show the changes of living with parents. D. To describe the trend of the “kangaroo tribe”. 3. What can be inferred about the “kangaroo tribe” in the Republic of Korea? A. It benefits itself only. B. It is due to the economic depression. C. It can be more complicated than thought. D. It exists because of the country's tradition. 4. What is Lee Youngwood’s attitude towards his son living with him and his wife? A. Negative. B. Indifferent. C. Concerned. D. Supportive. Language Study Discover the useful structure in the text Given the fact that...意为“考虑到……的事实”,that引导同位语从句 Given the fact that his son has never had a stable job, Lee Youngwood is confident that he is making the right choice not to pressure his son to move out. 考虑到他的儿子从来没有一份稳定的工作,李英旭确信他做出了正确的选择,不强迫他的儿子搬出去。 Home-grown food 自种食物 1 We all need to eat, and when we go to buy food at the supermarket, we're offered many choices. But we often buy food that's been produced in huge amounts and that's traveled many miles before it ends up on our plate. So for some, growing their own food is a better choice—and it tastes good too! 2 From growing vegetables in little pots on your balcony to taking care of a small plot of land, there are many ways to produce home-grown food. It can be backbreaking work digging, weeding and watering the soil, but the result is fresh, home-grown fruits and vegetables, helping us keep a five-a-day diet. 3 The recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdown means demand for home-grown food has seen a comeback in the UK. Miriam Dobson from the University of Sheffield, told the BBC that some people have been spending a lot of their time on their plots, growing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables—which, at times, have been challenging to buy in supermarkets. She says, “The coronavirus has reminded people of the weakness within our global food system. In such a difficult time, interest in self-support rises.” 4 But for those with limited space, a solution to grow their own vegetables lies closer to home—using pots. Sheila Brand lives in a third-floor flat in Rotterdam. She has managed to grow tomatoes and eggplants and is already harvesting raspberries(木莓). She said that watching the plants grow “is very exciting: ‘Oh, it's got a new leaf!” 5 As well as the benefits of saving money and enjoying tasty food, growing your own from a balcony or window ledge not only improves your well-being and immediate environment, but you can also actually grow a lot of vegetables. So, maybe it's time for us all to get planting and develop our green fingers! Reading Check Choose the best answers according to the text. 1. What does “a five-a-day diet” in Para. 2 probably mean? A. A diet that includes five meals. B. A diet that includes plenty of water. C. A diet that includes five kinds of rice. D. A diet that includes enough fruits and vegetables. 2. Why is home-grown food getting popular again in the UK? A. It's more interesting, cheap and delicious. B. The global food system is doing harm to the British. C. It saves the time and money on transportation. D. It can be hard to buy fresh food during the pandemic. 3. Where can you grow your own food if you live in a small flat? A. In a pot. B. On a plate. C. In a garden. D. On the roof. Language Study Discover the useful structure in the text 动词see、witness、find、notice等用于拟人句中,使表达更加生动形象 The recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdown means demand for home-grown food has seen a comeback in the UK. 最近新型冠状肺炎疫情导致的封锁意味着英国对自种食物的需求再度流行。 Teens experiencing less anxiety amid the pandemic 青少年在疫情期间经历更少的焦虑 1 A group of researchers in South West England suspected that young teens who were remote schooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic might be feeling more anxious. When they conducted a survey, however, what they found was surprising to them: the students were actually experiencing less anxiety. 2 The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Bristol, made use of an already ongoing study dealing with social media use and teen mental health. The participants had already done a baseline survey before the pandemic in October 2019. To assess the impact of the pandemic, another survey was done during the April/May time frame. Over 1,000 year-nine students from 17 secondary schools in South West England were involved in the study. 3 The team found that 54 percent of 13- to 14-year-old girls were at risk of anxiety prior to the pandemic, with that figure dropping by 10 percent during lockdown. Twenty-six percent of boys in the same age group were at risk during the initial survey, compared to 18 percent during lockdown. 4 Many of the teens also reported an increased sense of well-being while they were in lockdown. Boys reported a bigger improvement than girls. Also, those who reported the lowest sense of well-being prior to the pandemic experienced the greatest improvement. Emily Widnall MSc, who was the lead author of the study, said that she and her team were surprised when they found the results of the survey. “However when taking a step back,” she said, “we know that school for many teenagers can be quiet anxiety-provoking in terms of exam pressure and challenging peer relationships including bullying. This has been a really rare opportunity to understand how younger teenagers feel without the day-to-day pressures of school life.” 5 Many students also reported feeling a greater connection to their schools with increased opportunities to talk with their teachers despite not physically being at school. “It may be because digital platforms could play a bigger role as a learning tool.” Reading Check Choose the best answers according to the text. 1. Why did Emily carry out the research? A. To find out how to fight against the pandemic. B. To know how social media use affects teens. C. To find why the teens were anxious during lockdown. D. To evaluate the impacts of the pandemic on teens' mental health. 2. What do the underlined words “prior to” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Junior to. B. Previous to. C. Equal to. D. Familiar to. 3. What can we infer about the research from the text? A. Boys suffered from high level of anxiety than girls. B. Remote schooling can help teens get rid of pressure. C. Girls improved more in the sense of well-being than boys. D. The study was made up of data collected on two different occasions. 4. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The pandemic had influence on teens. B. Teens felt greater connections to schools. C. Social media helped the teens relieve stress. D. Teens reported mental improvements in lockdown. Language Study Memorize some text-centered chunks conduct a survey 進行一次调查 carry out 执行 make use of 利用 deal with 应付;处理 at risk of 面临……的风险 compared to 与……相比 play a bigger role as 作为……扮演更重要的角色 走近“袋鼠族” Reading Check 1~4 D B C D 自种食物 Reading Check 1~3 D D A 青少年在疫情期间经历更少的焦虑 Reading Check 1~4 D B D D 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $$