（新課標）2020屆高考英語一輪復習 專題三 閱讀理解 考點十七 社會生活類（含解析）

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1、考點十七　社會生活類 A 限時7分鐘 Growing up, I always envied my friends who lived in one town in their whole lives． Coming from a military family makes this impossible． My brothers and I soon found that if we didn't like a place we lived, we'd soon be moving to a new place． Through all the ups and downs, I n

2、ow realize that everything I've done, seen and learned has made me into the person I am today． The field day was the best day ever created． Being good at sports which I had done together with parents seemed to help me find my position at a new school． Despite the hot weather in San Antonio, Texas,

3、I had to take outdoor activities． Sometimes we took the family mountain biking after school． My brothers and I were arranged to join in the swim team and practice yoga． These are the things I remember about my childhood． Now I thank my parents for teaching me these vital principles, which I will hav

4、e with me the rest of my life． I was always the shy girl and afraid to be myself． This didn't bother me until I reached junior high school, when some girls judged me by what I wore, who I talked to and how skinny I was． I felt like I'd never done anything wrong to deserve such criticism． It was not

5、 until last year that I realized that I had to stay different from them and live my life according to my principles． I decided to be my own person． I never thought that being nice could cause me to be disliked． Anyway, I began hanging out with girls who had a lot in common with me like preferring ou

6、tdoor sports． They were accepting and nonjudgmental． I am now content knowing that I am my own person and don't let others control my life． 1．What caused the author to envy some of her friends when she was young? A．Her growing up like a boy． B．Her family's frequent moving． C．Her busy school

7、life． D．Her strict parents． 答案：B　細節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)第一段中的“Growing up, I always envied my friends who lived in one town in their whole lives． Coming from a military family makes this impossible． My brothers and I soon found that if we didn't like a place we lived, we'd soon be moving to a new place．”可知，她的家庭頻繁

8、搬家使她在成長的過程中，甚是羨慕那些可以一直生活在同一個地方的朋友。故選B。 2．Why did the author mention the field day in Paragraph 2? A．To show her hard childhood． B．To show her hobby in sports． C．To show her satisfactory family life． D．To show her parents' influence on her． 答案：D　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段第一、二句以及最后一句可知，作者在第二段提到了the field day是為

9、了說明她父母對她的重要影響。故選D。 3．What resulted in the author's change in junior high school? A．Her constantly being good to others． B．Her obeying her principles strictly． C．Some girls' improper judgment on her． D．Some girls' refusing to make friends with her． 答案：C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段第二句可知，一些女孩通過作者所穿的衣服、所交談的對象以及作

10、者消瘦的外表來對作者進行錯誤的評判，促使作者在初中做出積極的改變。故選C。 4．What may be the best title for the text? A．Running for my life B．My happy childhood C．My parents' regulations D．Loving outdoor sports 答案：A　標題判斷題。根據(jù)第一段最后一句“Through all the ups and downs, I now realize that everything I've done, seen, and learned has made

11、me into the person I am today．(經(jīng)歷了所有的起伏，“我”現(xiàn)在意識到，“我”所做的、所看到的和所學的一切造就了今天的“我”。)”和最后一段最后一句“I am now content knowing that I am my own person and don't let others control my life．(如今，知道“我”做回了“我”自己，并未讓別人控制“我”的生活，這讓“我”很滿足。)”可知，A為正確答案。 B 限時8分鐘 When was the last time you told someone they inspired you to

12、 go to work each morning? Teachers at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, did just that this September, when they pulled individual students out of class to tell them just how much they appreciated them． The students' reactions, which were captured (捕捉) on video and shared on in a now

13、viral video, ranged from shy thanks to hugs and tears． “I have been challenged to find a student who makes me want to come to school every day，” said one teacher in the video, “and that's you．” “Jamie McSparin, a teacher in charge of the school's academy program for atrisk sophomores (二年級學生) and

14、juniors, posed the challenge，” writes ABC News． “Initially when we pulled the kids out, they all thought they were in trouble，” McSparin told ABC News． “Any teacherstudent interaction always seems to be negative (消極的), and that was something that bothered me, too． No matter if they're a good kid o

15、r a troublemaker or anything, they always thought they were in trouble，” she said． McSparin said she got the idea for the project after attending a professional development workshop this summer called the power of positivity． “I like the idea of letting students know they are appreciated, because

16、we do appreciate them． I just don't think we say it enough，” she told local news outlet WDAFTV． It's safe to say the challenge was effective． “I feel special，” said one of the boys in the video． “You should，” said his teacher． “You are special．” 　 5．What does the underlined word “posed” in

17、Paragraph 5 mean? A．Presented． B．Rejected． C．Ignored． D．Evaluated． 答案：A　詞義猜測題。根據(jù)第五段所述內(nèi)容以及第七段中的“she got the idea for the project”可推知，posed為“提出”之意。故選A。 6．How did the students probably feel when pulled out of the classroom at first? A．Nervous． B．Thrilled． C．Curious． D．Encourag

18、ed． 答案：A　推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第六段中的“Initially when we pulled the kids out, they all thought they were in trouble”可知，當被帶出教室時，孩子們都認為他們有麻煩了。從而可以推斷出，學生們都感到緊張。故選A。 7．What inspired McSparin to challenge the project? A．The trouble caused by students． B．The need of shooting the video． C．A seminar named the power

19、of positivity． D．A program related to students' interactions． 答案：C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第七段“McSparin said she got the idea for the project after attending a professional development workshop this summer called the power of positivity．”可知，McSparin是參加職業(yè)發(fā)展研討會之后受到了啟發(fā)。故選C。 8．What message does this text mainly co

20、nvey? A．Challenge is unavoidable in life． B．Everyone needs to be appreciated． C．Positivity outweighs negativity． D．News media contribute to students' progress． 答案：B　推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第三段中的“I like the idea of letting students know they are appreciated, because we do appreciate them． I just don't think

21、 we say it enough”及最后兩段內(nèi)容可以推斷，每個人都需要被欣賞。故選B。 C 限時7分鐘 Most cell phone companies design models especially for kids． But parents are usually the ones buying the phones． According to a July 2012 study, 56% of parents of children aged 8 to 12 have given their children a cell phone． According to a rece

22、nt YouthBeat survey, 12 is the magic number． It is the most common age for kids to get their first cell phone． But 13% of children aged 6 to 10 already have one． The number goes up with age． Procell phone people, including many parents, notice that cell phones help kids keep in touch with their f

23、riends and families． They believe that cell phones are an important tool in a dangerous situation． Kids can stay connected with their parents at all times, whether it's to ask for a ride home from soccer practice or to receive a text message moments before a big game． Plus, some cell phones design

24、ed for kids can be controlled with settings that allow the phone to only be used in parentapproved ways． What's the harm in that? But other people are worried about the health and safety effects of kids' cell phones． They believe that kids with cell phones will spend less time playing outside or h

25、anging out with friends, and that sending text messages or making phone calls while doing homework is bad for concentration． They say that kids are spending too much time texting instead of talking to each other． “Our brains developed to communicate face to face，” says Gary Small, a professor of psy

26、chiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine in California． “A lot of this is lost with texting．” And some experts are also concerned about possible health risks． They worry that radiation—or energy waves—produced by cell phones could be harmful to young people． To be safe, parents should not let them t

27、alk long on the phone． 9．The recent YouthBeat survey suggests that ________． A．the number twelve can bring us good luck B．most kids are eager to have their own cell phones C．many kids have their first cell phone at the age of 12 D．more than half of the parents can afford to buy cell phones 答

28、案：C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的倒數(shù)第三、四句可知，最近的這項調(diào)查表明許多孩子在12歲的時候開始擁有自己的第一部手機。 10．Procell phone people probably refer to those who think that kids ________． A．mustn't own cell phones B．should have cell phones C．had better make more friends D．may lose touch with others 答案：B　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中的第一句可知，他們認為手機可以讓孩子們和朋友、家人

29、保持聯(lián)系。因此可以推知，Procell phone people是指支持孩子們擁有手機的人們。 11．According to Gary Small, cell phones ________． A．waste us a lot of money B．a(chǎn)re of great benefit to many kids C．bring much pleasure to most of the kids D．reduce kids' facetoface communication 答案：D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段最后兩句可知，他的觀點表明使用手機會減少孩子們面對面的交流機會。

30、 12．The author's attitude toward the fact that kids have cell phones is ________． A．supportive B．objective C．negative D．optimistic 答案：B　觀點態(tài)度題。作者在第一段敘述小孩子擁有手機這種社會現(xiàn)象，第二段敘述了支持者的看法，第三段介紹了反對者的看法，最后一段提到專家的建議。由此可見，作者只是客觀地敘述了人們的看法，并未表達自己的觀點，故作者的態(tài)度是客觀的。 D 限時10分鐘 In the face of the tensions a

31、nd pressures we all face every single day, a sense of humor can be helpful． The ability to laugh is very important to our fullest development and to our “mental health”． And if we can laugh at ourselves, we're even further along the road to selffulfillment． Consider the following example． Gordon i

32、s hoping to become a professional singer． He has a good voice, and has performed in public many times． But he's very sensitive about his abilities． For instance, if his voice coach suggests he practice a particular song a few more times until he gets it right, Gordon falls apart, absolutely certain

33、that the coach is implying that he isn't any good and he has no future in music． He mentioned his sensitivity in his paper for a psychology class． The psychology professor called him in, outwardly to talk about the paper, but hoping to give the boy a chance to open up about the problem． The teacher

34、 rarely told her students what they ought to do, but she felt Gordon should know that such extreme sensitivity would make it difficult for him in the entertainment field, where stage personnel, and fellow performers often are very hard on new talent． She asked Gordon if he felt he had made necessar

35、y preparations to follow through in such a competitive and difficult business． Gordon got angry with the teacher, pointing a brave finger at her, and told her she was “dead wrong” about him． Further, Gordon asked what she could possibly know about music and the pressures of the profession． The teac

36、her stood up and turned Gordon around, right in the middle of a sentence, asking him to continue, but to watch himself in the mirror on the back of the office door as he talked． Gordon tried to go on, pointing and gesticulating, but suddenly he saw his expression in the mirror, then when he turned t

37、o face the psychologist, he noticed a smile beginning to form on the teacher's face． At the very top of his “outburst，” Gordon burst out laughing． He stopped his aggressive talk and asked the teacher if he looked that ridiculous all the time． Seeing himself “objectively” made Gordon realize that ho

38、w ridiculous it was to take himself so seriously． In our everyday life, the ability to catch ourselves being so serious, bearing all the burdens of the world, and trying to save the human race helps us relieve some builtup tension through laughter． Laughter is a necessary part of mental health． La

39、ughter is one of the ways in which we relax and recreate the selfhood． The things we find in humor may vary, but the experiences of humor, pleasure, and enjoyment are extremely important and must be fostered． 13．From the second paragraph, we can learn that Gordon ________． A．has broken up with

40、 his coach B．has failed to be a professional singer C．keeps practicing and hopes for the best D．feels very sensitive to other people's comments 答案：D　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的第三、四句可知，Gordon是個很敏感的人。當某一首歌教練讓他多練幾次時，他會覺得教練認為他在音樂上沒有前途，由此可知他非常在意別人對他的評價。 14．Why did the psychologist talk with Gordon? A．To discuss

41、his paper with him． B．To help him realize his problem． C．To point out his rude behaviors． D．To offer advice on reducing pressure． 答案：B　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的第二句可知，心理學教授跟他聊是為了讓他意識到自己的問題。 15．How does the author support his ideas? A．By offering analyses． B．By providing research results． C．By giving an

42、example． D．By stating an argument． 答案：C　推理判斷題。文章主要通過Gordon看心理醫(yī)生的例子來證明幽默的重要性。 16．What is mainly discussed in the passage? A．Means of laughter． B．Benefits of humor． C．The cause of sensitivity． D．The importance of health． 答案：B　主旨大意題。文章通過舉例子論述了面對充滿壓力的生活時，幽默感對于我們是有幫助的，所以B符合題意。 A 限時8分鐘 (2018

43、·北京高考) My First Marathon (馬拉松) A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train． Yet, I was determined to go ahead． I remember back to my 7th year in school． In my first PE class, the teacher required us to

44、 run laps and then hit a softball． I didn't do either well． He later informed me that I was “not athletic”． The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years． When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was at

45、hletic． It was all about the battle against my own body and mind． A test of wills! The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line． I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself． Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋帶) be

46、came untied． So I stopped to readjust． Not the start I wanted! At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS！” By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly． Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again． By mile 21, I was starving! As I

47、approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign． She is my biggest fan． She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 am or questioned my expenses on running． I was one of the final runners to finish． But I finished! And I got a medal． In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy wh

48、o came in first place had． Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels (世俗標簽), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”． 1．A month before the marathon, the author ________． A．was well trained B．felt scared C．made up his mind to run D．lost hope 答案：C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段可知

49、，馬拉松比賽前一個月，作者腳踝受傷但決心繼續(xù)參加比賽。故選C。 2．Why did the author mention the PE class in his 7th year? A．To acknowledge the support of his teacher． B．To amuse the readers with a funny story． C．To show he was not talented in sports． D．To share a precious memory． 答案：C　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段最后兩句可推知，作者這么做是為了表明自己確實沒有運動天賦

50、。故選C。 3．How was the author's first marathon? A．He made it． B．He quit halfway． C．He got the first prize． D．He walked to the end． 答案：A　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段內(nèi)容可知，作者堅持完成了馬拉松比賽并獲得了一枚獎章，即他成功了。故選A。 4．What does the story mainly tell us? A．A man owes his success to his family support． B．A winner is one with

51、 a great effort of will． C．Failure is the mother of success． D．One is never too old to learn． 答案：B　主旨大意題。作者通過敘述他堅持帶傷跑完馬拉松并在比賽中獲得了獎章來啟迪人們：不要受限于世俗標簽，堅持下去的人一定會取得成功。故選B。 B 限時10分鐘 A篇，序號與A篇順排，以5開始 ⊕(2019·廣東省惠州市高三第一次調(diào)研考試)Travel can be fun, but when you have to move with a disability, getting from po

52、int A to point B can become frustrating． Airlines know this and do their part to make air travel as comfortable as they can for every passenger． Here are some tips and information on what major airlines do for travelers who need extra support when flying． United When flying with United, call the

53、airline's disability desk (1－800－228－2744) 48 hours in advance of travel if you'll be traveling with an assistive device so they can ensure your device can be used in flight． Any special needs you have should be mentioned when you make your reservation so the airline staff can do their best to hel

54、p you． This includes the need for assistance in getting to your gate, boarding, getting to your seat, deplaning or connecting． Delta Depending on the type and age of the aircraft, accessible features of Delta's aircraft include movable armrests of seats, wheelchair space, onboard wheelchairs an

55、d, on larger airplanes, wheelchairaccessible washrooms． Depending on the aircraft, they also provide seats with a movable aisle armrest for passengers needing to transfer from a boarding wheelchair to their own seat more easily． US Airways When traveling with US Airways, if you have a mobilit

56、y disability and need special seating, call 800－428－4322 at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure to ensure your needs are met． Besides seats with movable armrests, the airline also provides seats with more legroom for passengers with an immobilized leg． The airline can also provide a

57、n onboard wheelchair but let them know 48 hours in advance if you need one． Southwest If you're flying with Southwest and you need a wheelchair at the airport, or need other special assistance, it's best to inform the airline in advance, or as soon as you arrive at the airport so your requ

58、ests can be fulfilled as quickly as possible． On each aircraft, a small wheelchair that can fit down the aircraft aisle is available at every gate and can be used if you need help for getting into your seat． 5．Who is this passage intended for? A．Those who has a disability． B．Travelers who ha

59、ve difficulty in moving． C．Travelers who become sick on the plane． D．Travelers who are poor in health． 答案：B　推理判斷題。通讀全篇及文中多次出現(xiàn)的關鍵詞“wheelchair”“assistance”等來看，這篇文章介紹的是幾家給行動不便的旅客提供額外服務的航空公司，因此它的目標讀者是行動不便的旅客，故選B項。 6．Which airline could be the best choice for someone with a leg that can't bend? A．Un

60、ited． B．Delta． C．US Airways． D．Southwest． 答案：C　細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)US Airways部分中的“Besides seats with movable armrests, the airline also provides seats with more legroom for passengers with an immobilized leg．”可知，US Airways有加大空間的座位提供給腿動不了的旅客，與題干中的“with a leg that can't bend”相吻合，而其他航空公司的服務內(nèi)容里沒有提到這一條，故選C項。

61、 7．You are most likely to find this passage ________． A．on the Internet B．a(chǎn)t the airport C．on the plane D．in the newspaper 答案：A　推理判斷題。通讀全文并結(jié)合常識可推斷，文章信息是乘客在決定買哪家航空公司的機票前會閱讀的材料，不可能到了飛機場或在飛機上閱讀，故排除B、C兩項；且此類信息需要長期登出，報紙也不適合，故排除D項；因此選擇A項，在網(wǎng)上可以查找到。 C 限時8分鐘 (2017·天津高考)Fifteen years ago

62、, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy． After climbing up a hill for a panoramic (全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama． Unfortunately, just as I took out my cam

63、era, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view． Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view． Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew frustrated． Was it too

64、much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape？Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so． She seemed so content in her observation． I didn't want to mess with that． Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored． The woman was still there． I decid

65、ed to take the photo anyway． And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting． The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it． This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me a

66、nd that woman who “ruined” it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom． What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured (捕捉) and frozen on some stranger's bedroom wall？A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don't even know has been immortalized (使……永存)． In some ways, she lives in my house． Perhaps we all live in each others' spaces． Perhaps this is what photos are for：to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pl