阅读训练--世界上最孤独的马拉松 等3则 2022届高考英语复习备考

1、阅读训练一世界上最孤独的马拉松 等3则2022届高考英语复习备考世界上最孤独的马拉松在贝加尔湖畔举行的马拉松是世界上最孤独的马拉松。2005年以来， 每年3月，来自世界各地的人纷纷报名参加贝加尔湖冰上马拉松。他们来 这里探索湖泊的美，并在不可预知的条件下挑战自己，测试自己的极限。Many of us know about Russias Lake Baikal from our textbooks, or by listening to Chinese singer Li Jeans hit song, Lake Baikal. But over the past decade, the wo

2、rlds deepest freshwater lake has been in the spotlight for an extreme sport.Each March since 2005, about 1 50 people from around the world sign up for the Baikal Ice Marathon. They come to explore the lakes breathtaking beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions.The 26?mile ( 41.84?

3、kilometer) journey starts on the lakes eastern shore. In March, the ice is a meter thick and iron hard. Runners cross this frozen surface, finishing on the western side of the lake.Known as the “Blue Eye of Siberia”, Lake Baikal has exceptionally clear waters. This means its ice is almost perfectly

4、transparent. MSeen from the above, a runner on the ice looks as if he or she were jogging through space, The New York Times noted.The landscape might be beautiful, but its also harsh. Strong winds blast (向猛吹) across the lake and frostbite can occur within halfan hour. Runners say the cold climate is

5、 what draws them. They want to test their limits.“When you are in such an environment, you dont have cars around you, you don*t have the noise around. I think these extreme races allow you to be alone with nature, “ Alicia Badalona, a 64?year?old runner from the US, told ABC News.The location offers

6、 some strange and unique characteristics for this marathon. The finish line is visible from the start, but the endless white offers no progress markers. The race also ends with little fanfare （号 角花彩）.Tourists crowding the ice are mostly addicted to snapping selfless （自拍） and just ignore the runners.

7、For some runners, the absence of spectators （观众） makes the race more challenging, because its lonely. They must fight with themselves. HYou are alone on Baikal. It is your race. You are alone with yourself. All you need to do is defeat yourself, Veronique Messina , a French runner, told The Telegrap

8、h.Reading CheckWhat can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the text?It requires runners to run from the northern end to the southern end of the lake.It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery.It attracts more and more participants each year.It is about 26 kilometers in length.What doe

9、s the underlined word “harsh in Para. 5 probably mean ?A. Interesting. B. Mysterious. C. Severe. D. Safe.How does the Baikal Ice Marathon differ from other marathons ?Only men are allowed to run in this race.The runners can see the finish line from the start.The runners are often distracted by touri

10、sts.There are many progress markers on the ice.What is the most challenging part of the race for Messina ?A. Loneliness.The long distance.The cold climate.Noisy surroundings.普通话成为达拉斯地区学校新宠Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned t

11、hat the school district was going to offer a Mandarin （普通话） class, he quickly changed his mind.*l thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin, said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language.He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and read social media

12、posts from his Chinese speaking friends. While its a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important to his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power, he said.Many experts agr

13、ee that proficiency in a language spoken by a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy.“People are looking on China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast, said Marty Abbott, director of the American Council on the Teaching

14、 of Foreign Languages. MWere seeing it in all parts of the country.MAbbott predicts that as many as 1 00, 000 students are now studying Mandarin in public and private schools throughout the US. She said the US government has designated Mandarin as an “important needw language and provides profession

15、al development programs for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language ability for economic competitiveness, Abbott added.At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes set up in many US states. For examp

16、le, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 1 0 years. It sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.Reading CheckWhy did Thomas Cheatham decide to

17、 study Mandarin instead of Latin ?Mandarin is easier to learn than Latin.Mandarin could be more helpful to his future career.Mandarin might help him learn more about China.Mandarin could enable him to study computer engineering.The underlined word edge in paragraph 4 probably meansA. a slight advant

18、age B. the outside areaC. a sharp tone of voice D. an exciting qualityWhich of the following statements might Marty Abbott agree with ?Mandarin should be taught in classrooms throughout the US.Those skilled at Chinese will be the most competitive in the future.The US governments policy has helped po

19、pularize Mandarin in theUS.Americans learn Mandarin because they worry about their economic security.What does the author mainly talk about in this passage ?The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.The great benefits of learning Mandarin for American students.The influence of Chinas

20、 growing power on American education.The effect of Confucius Institutes on promoting Mandarin in the US.Language StudyDifficult sentenceIt sponsors Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin. 它赞助了当地21所公立和私立学校的孔子课堂，那里有成千上万的学生

21、正 在学习普通话。【点石成金】本句中where引导的是一个非限制性定语从句。植物能发展个性和学习吗Young trees dont just grow; they develop a personality and learn more about their environment and how they could best behave in it. They also help each other out whenever theres trouble.Personality, just as among people, varies among trees. Some are a

22、nxious, some bold. On the authors land, there are three oak trees growing close together. One of the oak trees always starts to shed its leaves two weeks earlier than the others. Since they all experience the same temperature, the same soil and the same length of day, such variables cant be the expl

23、anation. So whafs happening ? Well, this tree is simply more careful than the others. Whoever holds on to its leaves longer can do more photosynthesis （光合作用） and store more nutrients. However, the longer a tree keeps its leaves, the higher the risk of injury is.Not only do trees make their own decis

24、ions, but they also learn from their mistakes. A tree, for example, keeping its leaves too long during one year will never make this mistake again. This leads to several other conclusions： trees must notice the temperature and the length of the day and be able to save their experience somewhere. Obv

25、iously, trees dont have brains, but it is thought that in the sensitive tips of their roots they keep track of information and experiences.But trees arent only clever when it comes to caring for themselves, they also support each other whenever there*s trouble by giving warnings and even taking care

26、 of sick and weak trees. For example, one time the author found a very old tree stump. Its insides had rotted a long time ago to topsoil. But the wood on the outside of the stump was still living. How was this possible? Well, the stump was nourished by its neighbors with nutrients from the root syst

27、em, and had been around for at least 400 years !Why do trees do such a thing ? Its simple： its better together. Trees need the forest; it protects them from storms, provides the right microclimate and warns them of attacks.Reading CheckWhy does the author mention the three oak trees?To illustrate tr

28、ees can learn from experiences.To show trees can make independent decisions.To explain trees are quite supportive to each other.To prove trees have the same personalities as humans.Which of the following best describes general features of trees according to the text?A. Anxious and bold. B. Aggressive and adventurous.C. Helpful and well-behaved. D. Smart and supportive.What does the underlined phrase “do such a thing*1 mean ?A. Giving warnings.B. Offering assistance.C. Depending on others.D. Esca