四川省广安市2020高考英语一轮复习 阅读理解系列训练（75）

广安市2020高考英语阅读理解一轮系列训练（75）【阅读理解】Arthur Miller(19152020)is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Millers father had moved to the USA from AustriaHungary, drawn like so many others by the“Great American Dream”. However, he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Great Depression of the early 1930s.Millers most famous play, Death of a Salesman, is a powerful attack on the American system, with its aggressive way of doing business and its insistence on money and social status as indicators of worth. In Willy Loman, the hero of the play, we see a man who has got into trouble with this system. Willy is “burnt out” and in the cruel world of business there is no room for sentiment: if he cant do the work, then he is no good to his employer, the Wagner Company, and he must go. Willy is painfully aware of this, and at a loss as to what to do with his lack of success. He refuses to face the fact that he has failed and kills himself in the end.When it was first staged in 1949, the play was greeted with enthusiastic reviews，and it won the Tony Award for Best Play，the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.It was the first play to win all three of these major awards.Miller died of heart failure at his home in Roxbury，Connecticut, on the evening of February 10, 2020, the 56th anniversary of the first performance of Death of a Salesman on Broadway.本文讲述了亚瑟米勒，美国著名的剧作家，以及他的著名的戏剧男售货员之死，当这部戏剧第一次搬上舞台时，赢得了巨大的成功，获得了三项大奖。1. Why did Arthur Miller s father move to the USA?A. He suffered from severe hunger in his home country.B. He was attracted by the “Great American Dream”C. He hoped to make his son a dramatist.D. His family business failed.答案：B。细节理解题。根据短文第一段第二句话“Millers father had moved to the USA from AustriaHungary，drawn like so many others by the Great American Dream”可知答案。2The play Death of a Salesman _.A. exposes the cruelty of the American business worldB. discusses the ways to get promoted in a companyC. talks about the business career of Arthur MillerD. focuses on the skills in doing business答案：A。细节理解题。根据短文第二段第三、四句话可知，Willy Loman已陷入美国社会制度的困境中，他已精疲力尽，在这残酷的商业世界中，他不知道应该怎样做，最后，他选择了自杀。由此可知A项正确。3. What can we learn about Willy Loman?A. He treats his employer badly. B. He runs the Wagner Company.C. He is a victim of the American system. D. He is regarded as a hero by his colleagues.答案：C。推理判断题。由短文第二段可知，Willy Loman在这残酷的商业世界中，根本没有情感可言，但是他又不能对不起他的雇主和公司，他又不知道如何处理自己的失败，只有选择自杀，由此可知他是美国社会制度的牺牲品。4. After it was first staged, Death of a Salesman_.A. achieved huge success B. won the first Tony AwardC. was warmly welcomed by salesmen D. was severely attacked by dramatists答案：A。细节理解题。由短文第三段可知，戏剧Death of a Salesman第一次搬上舞台，就赢得了三项大奖，故A项正确。5. What is the text mainly about?A. Arthur Miller and his family. B. The awards Arthur Miller won.C. The hardship Arthur Miller experienced. D. Arthur Miller and his bestknown play.答案：D。主旨大意题。综观全文可知，本文主要讲述了亚瑟米勒及他的名著Death of a Salesman，故D项正确。阅读理解训练(2020东北三省四市二模)Windows 8, apart from Windows 95, is the biggest surprise and the only version of Microsofts operating system has been changed from the core(核心) when compared to its former one. However, a recent study has shown that under 20% of business owners would be willing to upgrade to the new version of Windows. The reason for this remains to be discussed and debated, and we will try to throw light on this research by providing you with some of the most common advantages and disadvantages of Windows 8.Generally speaking, there are a great number of plus_sides related to upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8.SpeedThis is the biggest advantage to mention. Boot time has been reported to be up to nine times shorter than that with Windows 7.New passwordsInstead of typing your passwords, windows 8 will let you use gestures on your favorite photos to enter your password. This is not only practical but also extremely cool!Windows 8 experienceApart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices, including smart phones, tablet PCs and so on. Also, owing to the fact that it has been specifically designed with touch screen users in mind, Windows 8, besides using keyboard and mouse, will offer a whole new user experience.However, there are still some disadvantages.The first one that has to be mentioned is that there is no Start Menu from Windows. Yes, there is no Start button in the lower left corner, and this might be a real puzzle of many Windows users. Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面) introduced by Windows 8. The biggest problem that is worth noticing is that Windows 8 was originally designed for touch screen users, and this may have a had effect on desktop users who have gotten used to doing everything with the help of their keyboard and mouse.文章大意：本文是说明文，介绍了Windows 8的优缺点。12What does “plus aides” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?AMath symbols.BAdvantages.CNew rules.DMessages.答案：B词义猜测题。math symbols数学符号；Advantages有利条件；New rules新规章制度；Massages信息。从plus这个词的本意和下文中提到的“Speed, New passwords，Windows 8 experience”还有“However, there are still some disadvantages.”可知答案选B。13The most attractive aspect of Windows 8 is its _.Acomplex passwordBfast rateCunique experienceDnew interface答案：B细节理解题。complex password 复杂的密码；fast rate 快的速度； unique experience 独特的经验；new interface 新的界面。从“Speed”部分“This is the biggest advantage to mention.”可知答案选B。14From the passage we can learn that Windows 8 _.Ano longer requires a passwordBwas upgraded from Windows 95Cwill be popular with desktop usersDcan be used on more than computers答案：D细节理解题。考查考生对细节信息的提取能力。no longer require a password不再需要密码；was upgraded from Windows 95从Windows 95开始升级；will be popular with desktop users 将受到桌面用户的喜爱；can be used on more than computers不仅用于电脑。从“Windows 8 experience”部分“Apart from computers, Windows 8 will be used on all devices”可知，应选D。15Many Windows 8 Users will face the problem that _.AStart Menu is hidden in the lower left cornerBthey have to use fingerprints instead of buttonsCkey board and mouse cant be used any longerCthey dont get accustomed to the new interface答案：D细节理解题。考查考生对细节信息的提取能力。Start Menu is hidden in the lower left corner开始菜单隐藏在左下角；they have to use fingerprints instead of buttons要使用指纹代替按钮；keyboard and mouse cant be used any longer 键盘和鼠标不再被用；they dont get accustomed to the new interface他们不习惯新的界面。由文章最后一段中 “Also, many users have had a problem to get used to the new interface(界面)introduced by Windows 8.” 可知答案选D。阅读理解训练(2020东北三省四市二模)Raised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didnt soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled,_hed say in his loudest fathervoice, “Thats what your legs are for！”The walk didnt bother me as much as the fear of walking alone the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached a stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge(树篱) edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon close observation, I realized it was the top of my fathers head. Then I knew, each time Id come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, its you！” hed say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied，“Yes, Dad, its me. Im home.”文章大意：这是一篇记叙文，讲述了装作漠不关心的父亲对作者的关爱的故事。1What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?AAdmitted readily.BExplained clearly.CAgreed lamely.DSpoke unhappily.答案：D词义猜测题。根据文章第一段最后一句“Thats what your legs are for.”父亲的反应，可知作者是在抱怨。Admitted readily. 欣然同意；Explained clearly.清楚地解释；Agreed lamely.不完全同意；Spoke unhappily.不高兴地说。根据语意故选D。2What made the author feel uncomfortable was _.Athe tiredness after long hours in labsBthe fear of seeing something movingCthe feeling of being less than valuedDthe loneliness of riding the bus home答案：C细节理解题。根据根据第二段中的I also felt less than valued that my father didnt seem concerned about my safety. 可知他感觉不受父亲重视。the tiredness after long hours in labs.在实验室长时间的劳累；the fear of seeing something moving看到有东西在动的恐惧；the feeling of being less than valued不受重视的感觉；the loneliness of riding the bus home乘公交车回家的孤独。根据语意故选C。3The authors father watched behind the hedge because _.Ahe was concerned about his sons safetyBhe wanted to help his son build up courageChe didnt want to meet his son at the doorwayChe didnt think his son was old enough to walk alone答案：A推理判断题。根据根据第四段最后两句中可推断出父亲很在意我的安全。he was concerned about his sons safety他很关心她儿子的安全；he wanted to help his son build up courage他想帮助他的儿子鼓足勇气；he didnt want to meet his son at the doorway他不想在门口迎接他的儿子。根据语意故选A。4Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AMy Fathers secret.BMy College Life.CTerrible Journey Home.DRiding Bus Alone.答案：A主旨大意题。从文章后半段中可知作者发现了父亲的秘密，体会到了父亲的关爱。My Fathers Secret 我父亲的秘密；My College Life 我的大学生活；Terrible Journey Home可怕的回家旅程；Riding bus alone独自坐公交。根据语意故选A。2020高考训练-阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。In 2020 Chinese Internet users have summed up top 10 network buzzwords (网络流行语) of 2020. Here are listed some of them in no particular order.1. It is to be cherished（珍惜）.On March 31, 2020, Ma Yili responded to Wen Zhangs cheating on Sina Weibo. It reads as follows: Being in love is easy, being married is not. It is to be cherished. Soon many Internet users began to make sentences with this pattern. For example, “Copying is easy, creating is not. It is to be cherished.”2. So the question is“So the question is” is taken from the advertising ofLanxiang Vocational School in Shandong Province: “So the question is: Which school offers the best excavator skills? Go to Shandong and find Lanxiang.” Netizens added the phrase “now here comes the question” before the question “which school has the best excavator skills?”, which can also be followed with other questions”.3. Rich and Bitch（任性）The buzzword originates from a real event: A while back, a Mr. Liu spent 1760 yuan online buying a health care product. In the following four months, Mr. Liu remitted (汇款) more than half a million yuan to the swindler. When reporters interviewed him, he said that he had already found himself cheated after spending only 70,000 yuan. “I just wanted to see how much they could take from me!” Sometimes it is translated as, “You can just be stubborn if youre rich.”. Another way to understand it is “I can do what I want Im rich.”4. Meng Meng Da (cute /adorable)Meng Meng Da developed from the sounds of kissing both cheeks. The characters “么么哒” are often used in text messaging to symbolize kisses, much like “XOXO” in English. The kissing sounds were eventually replaced with “meng”, which means “cute” or “adorable.”1. Which is the most popular network buzzword of 2020 according to the passage?A. Rich and Bitch. B. It is to be cherished.C. So the question is D. Not mentioned in the passage.2. How much was Mr. Liu cheated out of altogether?A. 1760 yuan. B. 540,000 yuan.C. 70,000 yuan. D. A million of yuan.3. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. Network buzzwords may come from real events.B. “Rich and Bitch” is often used to describe the rich.C. “So the question is ” comes from a TV series.D. “It is to be cherished” was first said by Ma Yili.4. Where can we use “It is to be cherished”?A. Love me, love my dog. B. Eating is easy, losing weight is not.C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. The older, the wiser.参考答案14 DBCB2020高考训练-阅读理解。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。My father passed away in a nursing home on a September day. I never remembered him telling me he loved me. Upon hearing his death, I didnt feel the need to cry. I struggled with my lack of strong feelings over his passing, knowing it was not healthy for me to avoid sadness.On Christmas Day of the year, I was reflecting on as many good memories of my father as I could. I decided to work out my feelings, so I sat down and wrote my father a letter.Dear Daddy,I remember something today. I remember when I was 3 years old, mom carried me right before bedtime and you sang “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep” to me, and I remember your voice like it was just yesterday. I remember the warmth of you lying next to me and how special I felt at that moment. Then my mom carried me off to my own bed to tuck me in.I remember times when I could sit out on the porch with you and watch an approaching thunderstorm, and you would tell me the scientific facts behind lightning and thunder. I thought you knew everything.I remember you taking my two brothers and me on trips to a stream out in the country on summer days. We would walk along the stream, picking wildflowers to take home to mother.I want to thank you for giving me an appreciation of nature and science and of Gods beautiful creation, Earth. I want to thank you for making us take part in “family worship” every evening after dinner. I remember that Bible stories and the Golden Rule on how to treat others, and I learnt how to appreciate music in my life from the hymns we sang. I also learnt to harmonize with my sisters.And most of all, I want to forgive you. I forgive you for not being able to tell me that I was a special girl and that you loved me. I longed for your spoken affection. But I realize something in your own upbringing would not allow you t