2020年高考全国2英语高考真题变式汇编

2020年高考全国2英语高考真题变式汇编

【原卷阅读A题】知识点广告/布告,应用文，直接理解

A

TheLakeDistinctAttractionsGuide

DalemainMansion&HistoiicGardens

History.Culture&Landscape(景观).Discoverandenjoy4centuriesofhistory,5acresofcelebratedand

award-vvimiinggaidenswithpaiklaiidwalk.OwnedbytheHasellfamilysince1679.hometotheIiiteniational

MaimaladeFestival.Giftsandantiques,plantsales,museums&MediaevalHallTeaioom.

Opeu:29Mar-29Oct,SuutoThui-s.

Tearoom,Gardens&GiftShop:l0:30-17:00(16:00inOct).

House:11:15-16:00(15:00illOct)

Town:PooleyBridge&Penrith

AbbotHallartGalleiy&Museum

ThoseviewingthequalityofAbbotHall'steinporaiyexhibitionsmaybeforgivenfbrthinkingtheyareina

citygalleiy.TheimpressivepennanentcollectionincludesTurnersandRonmeysandthetemporaryexhibition

progiaiiimehasCanalettoandtheaitistsfromStIves.

Open:MontoSatandSuniniei,Sundays.10:30-17:00Sunmiei.10:30-16:00Winter.

Town:Kendal

TullieHouseMuseum&ArtGalleiy

Discover,exploreandenjoyaward-winningTullieHouse,wherehistoriccollections,conteinporaiyartand

familyhinarebrouglittogetherinoneimpressivemuseumandartgalleiy.Therearefburfantasticgalleriestovisit

fiomfinearttointeractivefiui.sothere'ssomethingfbreveryone!

Open:HighSeason1Apr-31Oct:MontoSat10:00-17:00,Sun11:00-17:00.

LowSeason1Nov-31Mar:MontoSat10:00-16:30.Siui12:00-16:30.

Town:Cailisle

DoveCottage&ThewordsworthMusenin

DiscoveiWilliamWordsworth'sinspirationalhome.TakeatourofhisLakelandcottage,walkthrouglihis

hillsidegardenandexploretherichesofthecollectionintheMuseum.Visittheshopandrelaxinthecafe.

Exliibitions.eventsandfamilyactivitiestlirougliouttheyear.

Open:Daily,09:30-17:30(lastadmission17:00).

Town:Grasmere

21、WhenistheHouseatDalemainMansion&HistoricGardensopenonSundaysinJuly?

A.09:30-17:30.B.10:30-16:00.C.11:15-16:00.D.12:00-16:30

22、WhatcanvisitorsdoatAbbotHallArtGallery&Museum?

A.EnjoyRomney'sworks.

B.Havesomeinteractivefun.

C.Attendafamousfestival.

D.Learnthehistoryofafamily

23、WhereshouldvisitorsgoiftheywanttoexploreWordsworth'slife?

A.Penrith.B.Kendal.C.Carlisle.D.Grasmere.

【正确答案】21、C22、A23、D

【试题解析】21、【分析】本文是应用文。是湖区景点指南，介绍了几个主要的景点的特色，地点和参观时间。

(21题详解】

细节理解题。根据题干中的DalemainMansion&HistoricGardens可知定位在第一部分，根据段中的

House:11:15・16:00可知，在7月周日的参观时间是C.11:15/6:00.符合以上说法，故选C项。

22、［22题详解】

细节理解题。根据题干中的AbbotHallArtGallery&Museum可知答案定位在第二部分，根据其中的The

2020年高考全国2英语高考真题变式汇编

impressivepermanentcollectionincludesTurnersandRomneysandthetemporaryexhibitionprogrammehas

CanalettoandtheartistsfromStIves.（令人印象深刻的永久性收藏包括特纳和罗姆尼，临时展览计划有卡纳莱托

和来自圣艾夫斯的艺术家）可知，在这个博物馆可以欣赏到Romneys的作品。A.EnjoyRomney'sworks.（欣赏

Romneys的作品）符合以上说法，故选A项。

23、［23题详解】

细节理解题。根据题干中的exploreWordsworth'slife可知答案定位在最后-一部分第一句，以及最后一行Town:

Grasmere可知，如果想了解Wordsworth's的生活，可以去Grasmere。D.Grasmere.符合以上说法，故选D项。

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阅读A-l【基础】FourBestHikesintheWorld

There'snothinglikegettingoutandgettingsomefreshaironahike.Nomatterwhetheryourideaofahikeisaleisurewalkorclimbing

thehighestmountainonEarth,we*vegotyoucovered.Belowarefourbesthikesintheworld.

TorresdelPaineWCircuit

Location（位置）：Patagonia.Chile

Distance:37+miles

Time:5~6days

Besttimetogo:OctobertoJanuary

TheWCircuitisoneofthemostrecommendedhikesyou'llfind.Notonlywillyouappreciatethediverselandscapesandstriking

granitepillars（花岗岩柱子）,butyou'llprobablymeetsomenewfriendsalongtheway.

GrandCanyonRim-to-RimHike

Location:Arizona,theUnitedStates

Distance:48miles

Time:1~3days

Besttimetogo:MaytoJune,SeptembertoOctober

There'snobetterwaytoexperienceoneofthegreatestwondersintheworld.LocatedinoneoftheUSA'smostbeautifulparks,the

viewsareabsolutelyappealing.Justmakesureyou'repreparedforthechallenge.

TrektoPetra

Location:Jordan

Distance:47miles

Time:5〜6days

Besttimetogo:OctobertoApril

TaketheroadlesstraveledthroughtheKingdomofJordanandexperienceoneofthesevenwondersoftheworld.Hikethroughcanyons,

gorgesandridges,andseetombsandtemplesalongthewayallwhileavoidingcrowdsoftourists.

YosemiteGrandTraverse

Location:California,theUnitedStates

Distance:60miles

Time:6-7days

Besttimetogo:JulytoSeptember

Knownforsomeofthebesthikingintheworld,YosemiteNationalParkisfamousforitsviewsandhugesequoia（红杉）trees.Praised

byNationalGeographic,theYosemiteGrandTraversewilltakeyouthroughwaterfallsandgreenmountaintops.

1、WhichofthefollowingisthebesttimeforthehikeinPatagonia,Chile?

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A.AprilB.MayC.August0.December

2^Whereshouldyougoforalesscrowdedhike?

A.JordanB.Patagonia,Chile

C.Arizona,theUnitedStatesD.Califomia,theUnitedStates

3、WhatcanyoudoalongtheYosemiteGrandTraverse?

A.PlantsequoiatreesB.AppreciatewaterfallsC.VisitlocaltemplesD.CIimbgranitepillars

【正确答案】1、D2、A3、B

阅读A-2【基础】WhetheryouaretryingtoexperiencesomeactivitiesofSanFrancisco,orsimplywantingtoexplorethecityitself,we

offeravarietyofattractionsandsightseeingtourstohelpyoumakethemostofyourvacation.

BigBusTour

BigBusTouraimstogiveyouthemostenjoyableandmemorableexperienceofSanFrancisco.Thisuniquecitytourstopsatmostkey

pointsofinterestallaroundthisspectacularcity.Learnaboutthecity'shistoryandwitnessthediverseculture,beautifulparksandmagnificent

architectureonanopenairbus.HoponandoffatyourleisuretocreateyourowncustomizedjourneyaroundSanFrancisco.

WineCountryTour

Winehasalwaysbeenamarkofcivilizationatitsfinest.Localareasproducetheirownwinetosignifytheirvaluetobuyers.Wine

countrytourswillgothroughregionsthatdisplaythenaturalbeautyofthecountrysideanditsresources.

FatTireTour

Imaginetravellingeffortlesslythroughthebeautifulparksandalongthewaterfrontwhilereceivinginformativehistoricalandcurrent

dayinformationandlotsofuniqueandfascinatingstoriesfromyourguide.Ourtoursarelimitedinsizesoyoucancountonagreatand

intimateexperience.FatTireToursisproudtobethefirstguidedtourusingSegwaysintheworld.

AT&TParkTour

It'stheonlyballparkinAmericawherehomerunscanbe“splashhits”andwheretheeventonthefieldaddsradianceandbeautytothe

breathtakingBayviews.Onyourbehind-the-scenesballparktourofsensationalAT&TPark,thehomeoftheSanFranciscoGiants,youwill

havethechancetogotoplacesonlytheplayersandstaffgoto.

1>Inwhichtourcanyouenjoythemostplacesofinterest?

A.BigBusTour.B.WincCountryTour.

C.FatTireTour.D.AT&TParkTour.

2^WhatisspecialaboutFatTireTour?

A.Visitorscanvisitbeautifulparks.B.Visitorscantravelonavehicle.

C.Thereisaguidetoaccompanyvisitors.D.Thereisachancetovisitthecity'smuseums.

3>WhatcanyoudoontheAT&TParkTour?

A.Hithomeruns.B.Enjoyamatch.

C.Travelwithplayers.D.Gotoanationalpark.

【正确答案】I、A2、C3、B

阅读A-3【巩固】BhottestTravelDestinations

Sometimesfiguringoutthebestplacetogocanbedifficult.Herearesomehottesttraveldestinationsthatoffersomeofthemost

beautiful,artistic,andfashionableplacesontheglobe.

Ibiza,Spain

2020年高考全国2英语高考真题变式汇编

WhileIbizaisknownasapartycity,thereisfarmoretodointhishistorictownthansimplydrinkanddanceunderthestars.Builtmainly

inthesecondcentury,it'saworldheritagesitewitharchitecturedatingbacktoasearlyasthe7thcentury.Don'tmissCharoRuiz,Ibiza'smost

famousfashionbrand.Plus,theIbizaFashionFestivaltakesplaceeveryJune.

Tangier,Morocco

Knownasthe“doortoAfrica”,Tangierhasarichandcomplexhistorydatingbackthirtycenturies.Ithasallthebeautyofthenatural

world.AfterspendingamorningsunbathingbytheMediterraneanSea,getinsomeamazingshoppinganddiscovergreatdealsoneverything.

Beforeyouheadhome,stopoffinMarakeshtovisitsomeofthetopMoroccandesigners.

Havana,Cuba

SteppingontothestreetsofHavanafeelslikesteppingbackintime.Foradayofsightseeing,checkouttheremainingarchitectureof

OldHavana,whichwasbuilttencenturiesago.Youcaneasilydoitwithoneofthearea'smanywalkingtours.OrvisittheMuseumofRum

fbratasteoftheisland'smostpopularwine.Youmightcomeacrossaclothingshopofferingsomeclassicfinds!

Melbourne,Australia

Builtlargelyduringthe1850sgoldrush,Melbourneremainsasaliveasever.MakesuretocheckoutthehottestAustralianbrands.

Moreover,visittheBlockArcadeinCollinsStreettoseesomeofthe19thcenturyarchitecturaldetailstheworldhastooffer.And,ifyouwant

tocatchthelargestconsumerfashionfestivalintheworld,grabticketsfbrtheyearlyVirginAustraliaMelbourneFashionFestival.

1WhatcanvisitorsdoinbothIbizaandHavana?

A.Tastelocalwin已B.VisitmodemMuseums.

C.Appreciateancientbuildings.D.Enjoypartiesunderthestars.

2、Toattendthegloballylargestconsumerfashionfestival,youhavetogoto.

A.SpainB.MoroccoC.Havana.D.Australia

3、Whichofthefollowingcitiesistheoldest?

A.Ibiza.B.Tangier.C.Havana.D.Melbourne.

【正确答案】1、C2、D3、B

阅读A-4【巩固】[Greenport,oneofLongIsland'sgreatsummerdestinations,offersmanyfamily-friendlywaystospendthedayinthe

village.

PARKSANDBEACHES

MitchellPark:Itisadog-friendlyspotwherekidscanplay.Familiescanwanderalongthewaterfrontandwatchboaters.

ArshamomaquePreserve:LocatedontheedgeofGreenport,thepreserveisaplacewherefamiliescanexplore-justmakesureyou

keepyourdogleashed（拴着）.Featuring126acresofwetlandsandwoodlandhabitats,lookoutfbranabundanceofwildlife.

OrientBeachStatePark:About10mileseastofGreenport,ithasalargesandy-yet-rockybeachwherepeoplesitinthesunwhile

othersfish.Theparkisagreatplacetobirdwatch.

ACTIVITIES

SkatePark:Theparkisopen,featuringramps（坡道），ahalf-pipeandotheritemsonwhichtotrick.Safetygear（用具）isrequired.

MiniGolf:GolfatDrossosMotelisopentothepublicdaily.Thecoursehas18holesandfeaturestheJennie'satDrossossnackbar.

SHOPS

Greenportisaverywalkabletown,withmuchofwhatcanbeshoppedonFrontStreet.

Goldsmith'sToys&Electronics:Thisshophasdirectappealtokids.Walkpastandseetherubberducksinthewindow—it'sthe

store'ssignatureitem—butwalkinsidetofindavarietyoftoysandseasonalfun;it'sanindependenttoystorethat'sbeenintownfbrmore

than30years.

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SweetIndulgences:It'salsohighlylikelyyourlittleonedigstreats,soastopbythisshopshouldnotdisappoint.Parentscanpurchase

themanyhouseholditemsfbrsale,whilealsofindinglotsofsweetsandchocolates.

OneLoveBeach:Ifsanotherplacethatshouldhaveyouthappeal,asitcarriesbeachygearwhilealsoofferingwaterskisandsailboats

forrent.

1NWhatdoMitchellParkandArshamomaquePreservehaveincommon?

A.They'reidealplacesfbrbirdwatching.B.They5rehometoendangeredwildlife.

C.Theyprovidefreebeachservice.D.Theyallowpetdogsin.

2、WhatcanyoufindinSweetIndulgences?

A.Seasonaltoys.B.Rubberducks.

C.Candies.D.Safetygear.

3、Ifyouwanttodowatersports,fromwhichofthefollowingcanyouhiresomeequipment?

A.OrientBeachStatePark.B.SkatePark.

C.Goldsmith'sToys&Electronics.D.OncLoveBeach.

【正确答案】1、D2、C3、D

阅读A-5【巩固】Therearevariouskindsofthemeparks,withdifferentparksforalmosteverything:food,culture,cartoons,movies,and

soon.Whicheverandwhateveryoulike,thereisanincrediblethemeparkthatwillappealtoyou!

Disneyland

Disneylandcanbefoundinseveralpartsoftheworld.Itwillbringyouintoamagicalworldandmakeyourchildhooddreamscometrue.

Travellingthroughspace,visitingapirateship,ormeetinganadorablefairytaleorcartooncharacterareallpossibleatDisneyland.Ofcourse,

Disneylandalsohasmanyexcitingridestoamuseyou,fromenormousswingingshipstoscaryfreefalldrops.

Dollywood

Dollywood,inthebeautifulSmokyMountainsinSoutheasternUSA,isuniquebecauseitshowsandcelebratesAmerica'straditional

southeasternculture.Famouscountrymusicgroupsputonperformancesthereallyearround,indoorsandoutdoors.Peoplecametoseeskilled

workersmakewood,glass,andironobjectsintheold-fashionedway.Itisworld-famousfbrhavingthelongesttrackinthesmallestspace.

LegolandBillund

LegolandBillundResort,openedinBillund,Denmark.TheheartofLcgolandisMiniland-20millionplasticLegoblockssnapped

togethertocreateminiaturecitiesandreplicateglobalicons.InMinilandyoucanalsodosomeadvancesightseeingDanishlandmarksortake

atripinminiboatspastlandmarkssuchastheStatueofLiberty,theAcropolisandanEgyptiantemple.Thereconstructionsareonascaleof

1:20to1:40andtheattentiontodetailisincredible.

ChimelongOceanKingdom

LocatedinZhuhai.China,isoneoftheleadingocean-themedparksintheworld.HereyoucanwalkundertheWhaleShark

Aquarium-theworld'slargest—andseeupto20,000fish,inadditiontoawhaleshark68meterslong.Theparkhasmoreridesthanyoucan

imagine:joinawaterfightagainstpirates,getturnedupsidedownbyanexcitingrollercoaster,orgetwetinoneofthewaterrides!

1>Whichplacewillattractthepeopleenjoyinglivemusic?

A.Disneyland.B.Dollywood.

C.LegolandBillund.D.ChimelongOceanKingdom.

2^WhatcanbelearnedaboutLegolandBillund?

A.Thereconstructionsareonascaleof1:20.

B.Legolandconsistsof20millionplasticLegoblocks.

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C.Someminiaturelandmarksareaccessibletovisitorsbyminiboat.

D.PeopleusuallyvisitDanishlandmarksbeforegoingtoLegoland.

3、WhowilllikeChimelongOceanKingdommost?

A.KindergartenchildrenwhoarecrazyaboutbuildingLego.

B.Parentswiththeirchildrenwhoarcfondofoceanentertainment.

C.Collegestudentswho'dliketorealizetheirchildhooddreams.

D.Aretiredcouplethatarekeenonmakingthingsintraditionalways.

【正确答案】1、B2、C3、B

阅读A-6【提升】The4BestRoadTripsinOregon

AsthegatewaytothePacificNorthwest,Oregonoffersvisitorsabroadrangeofactivities,fromcoastalviewpointstovolcanicpeaksto

rollinghillsflushwithvineyards.

The101ontheCoast

Thebestroadtripforbeachgoers

Monumental,jagged（凹凸不平的）cliffsoverhangcrashingwaves.TheOregoncoastremainsoneofthemostpicturesquelocationsin

thecountry.ThetripstartsinBandonbythesea,andasthe101windsitswayeastfromthecoastalcliffs,youcanstopoffinFlorencetodrive

acrosstheNationalRecreationArea.ThelaststopisPacificCity,whereguestscantakeasipwhilewatchingtraditionalflat-bottomedboats

launchfromtheshore.

TraceOregon'sLiteraryHistory

Thebestroadtripforbookworms

Thisroadtripfeaturesthestate'smostwell-knownliterarylandmarks.ThefirststopincludesashortdriveuptotheBridgeoftheGods

whereCherylStrayed,authorofthememoirWild,finishedherinspirationaljourney.Next,ventureintoPortlandwhereyoucanvisitallofthe

highlightedpassagesinBeverlyCleary'sRamonaQuimbyseries.Finishoffyourreal-lifebooktourbyvisitingthesiteofKenKesey'sOne

FlewOvertheCuckoo'sNestinSalem.

Surf&Turf:TheHoodtoCoast

Thebestroadtripforoutdoorenthusiasts

TheHoodtoCoastrelayisanannualsummertraditionthatbringsrunnersacrossOregon'svolcanicpeaksallthewaytotherockycoast.

But,whyrunwhenyoucandrive,andski,andsurf,allinthesameday?StopatMt.HoodMeadowsSkiResortfortheslopesfirst,andthen

drivejustunderthreehourstoRockawayBeachforagreatsunsetscene.

TheFruitLoop

Thebestroadtripforfoodies

Oregon'sseasonalfruitcropsofferatastyrewardtoanyone.BeginningjustaboveHoodRiveroffofHighway35,this35-miIcFruit

Loopfeatures25differentfruitstands,farmsandu-pickcentersthatfeaturethePacificNorthwest'sfinestselectionofhomegrownfruit.

1、Whatcanpeopleenjoymostdrivingonthe101?

A.Outdooractivities.B.Literarylandmarks.

C.Coastalscenery.D.Seasonalfruits.

2、WhatfeaturesthetripS’&Turf:TheHoodtoCoast?

A.Dangerousroutes.B.Comfortablesurroundings.

C.Challengingtasks.D.Diverseoptions.

3、Whoarcthetargetreadersofthepassage?

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A.Writers.B.Travelers.

C.DriversD.Photographers.

【正确答案】1、c2、D3、B

【原卷阅读B题】知识点直接理解，科普知识，说明文，语意转化，文章大意

Someparentswillbuyanyhigh-techtoyiftheythinkitwillhelptheirchild,butresearcherssaidpuzzleshelpchildrenwithmath-related

skills.

PsychologistSusanLevine,anexpertonmathematicsdevelopmentinyoungchildrentheUniversityofChicago,foundchildrenwhoplay

withpuzzlesbetweenages2and4laterdevelopbetterspatialskills.Puzzleplaywasfoundtobeasignificantpredictorofcognilion（认知）

aftercontrollingfordifferencesinparents'income,educationandtheamountofparenttalk,Levinesaid.

Tlieresearchersanalyzedvideorecordingsof53child-parentpairsduringeverydayactivitiesathomeandfoundchildrenwhoplaywith

puzzlesbetween26and46monthsofagehavebetterspatialskillswhenassessedat54monthsofage.

“Thechildrenwhoplayedwithpuzzlesperformedbetterthanthosewhodidnot,ontasksthatassessedtheirabilitytorotate（旋转）and

translateshapesJLevinesaidinastatement.

Theparentswereaskedtointeractwiththeirchildrenastheynormallywould,andabouthalfofchildreninthestudyplayedwithpuzzlesat

onetime.Higher-incomeparentstendedtohavechildrenplaywithpuzzlesmorefrequently,andbothboysandgirlswhoplayedwith

puzzleshadbetterspatialskills.However,boystendedtoplaywithmorecomplexpuzzlesthangirls,andtheparentsofboysprovidedmore

spatiallanguageandweremoreactiveduringpuzzleplaythanparentsofgirls.

ThefindingswerepublishedinthejournalDevelopmentalScience.

24、Inwhichaspectdochildrenbenefitfrompuzzleplay?

A.Buildingconfidence.B.Developingspatialskills.

C.Learningself-control.D.Gaininghigh-techknowledge.

25、WhatdidLevinetakeintoconsiderationwhendesigningherexperiment?

A.Parents'age.B.Children'simagination.

C.Parents'education.D.Child-parentrelationship.

26、Howdoboydifferfromgirlsinpuzzleplay?

A.Theyplaywithpuzzlesmoreoften.

B.Theytendtotalklessduringthegame.

C.Theyprefertousemorespatiallanguage.

D.Theyarelikelytoplaywithtougherpuzzles.

27、Whatisthetextmainlyabout?

A.Amathematicalmethod.B.Ascientificstudy.

C.AwomanpsychologistD.Ateachingprogram.

【正确答案】24、B25、C26、D27、B

【试题解析】24、【分析】本文是说明文。是关于孩子们玩智力游戏的研究，介绍了研究考虑的因素，研究过程和结果。

【24题详解】

细节理解题。根据第二段中...foundchildrenwhoplaywithpuzzlesbetweenages2and4developbetterspatial

2020年高考全国2英语高考真题变式汇编

skill（在2岁到4岁之间玩智力游戏的儿童在空间能力方面更好）可知，孩子们可以从智力游戏中发展更好的空

间技能。B.Developingspatialskills（发展空间能力）符合以上说法，故选B项。

25、［25题详解】

细节理解题。根据第二段中Puzzleplaywasfoundtobeasignificantpredictorofcognitionaftercontrollingfor

differenceinparents'income,educationandtheamountofparenttalk,Levinesaid.（Levine说，在父母的收入、教

育和父母谈话次数方面控制差异性之后，拼图游戏被发现是一个重要的认知预测）可知Levine在设计这个试验

时考虑了父母的收入、教育程度和父母谈话的次数。C.Parents，education.（父母的教育）符合以上说法，故选C

项。

26、［26题详解】

细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中However,boystendedtoplaywithmorecomplexpuzzlesthangirls,可知男孩比

女孩更喜欢玩复杂的谜题，即他们可能会玩难度更大的谜题。D.Theyarelikelytoplaywithtougherpuzzles.（他

们有可能玩更复杂的谜题）符合以上说法，故选D项。

27、［27题详解】

主旨大意题。本文是关于孩子们玩智力游戏的研究，介绍了研究考虑的因素，研究过程和结果。所以是关于

科学研究的。B.Ascientificstudy（一项科学研究）符合以上说法，故选B项。

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阅读B-l【基础】Sei仔esteemisanabstractconcept,whichreferstopeople'sbeliefsabouttheirownworthandvalue.American

psychologistAbrahamMaslowthoughtself-esteemwasabasichumanneedandincludedself-esteeminhishierarchyofhumanneeds.He

describedtwodifferentformsof“esteem”:theneedfbrrespectfromothersintheformofrecognition,success,andadmiration,andtheneed

forself-respectintheformofself-love,self-confidcnce,andskill.Respectfromotherswasbelievedtobemorefragileandeasilylostthan

innerself-esteem.AccordingtoMaslow,withoutthefulfillmentoftheself-esteemneed,individualswillbedriventoseekitandunableto

growandobtainself-realization.

Basically,highself-esteemisachievedthroughaseriesofrealaccomplishments,whichisgoodforpeople.However,theexcessivehigh

selfesteem,basedmoreonasenseofentitlementthanonanyaccomplishment,isconsideredtobelesspsychologicallyhealthy.Andjustas

self-esteemcanbetoohigh,itcanalsobe“under-inflated”.Thosehavingpoorself-esteemdohaveabasisfbrfeelinggoodaboutthemselves

buttheymaynotrecognizetheiraccomplishmentsandactionsasmeaningful.

Toappreciatewhatitwouldbeliketohavehighself-esteem,onecanconsiderhowtheymayfeelaboutthingsintheirlivesthatthey

value.Forinstance,sonicpeoplereallylikecars.Theytakegoodcareoftheircars.Theymayevendecoratethecarandthenshowitoffto

otherpeoplewithpride.Similarly,peoplewithhighself-esteemlove,careforandfeelproudofthemselves.Takechildrenfbrexample.When

theyhavehighself-esteem,theybelievetheyarevaluableandimportant.Theyenjoydifferentactivitiesandcanhandlecriticismeasily

withouttakingitpersonally.

Peopleneedtodeveloppositiveself-esteem.Thiscanconvincethemtheydeservehappiness.Besides,thedevelopmentofpositive

self-esteemincreasesthecapacitytotreatotherpeoplewithrespect,thusfavoringavarietyofinterpersonalrelationshipsandavoiding

destructiveones.

1、WhatcanweinferfromAbrahamMaslow'stheoryaboutself-esteem?

A.Self-estccmensuresusasuccessfullife.

B.Self-esteemisessentialtoself-realization.

C.Selfesteemmeanslittletopsychologicalhealth.

D.Others,respectismoreimportantthanself-respect.

2^Whatdoestheunderlinedword“under-inflated“inparagraph2mean?

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A.Adequate.B.Insufficient.C.Moderate.D.Lifelong.

3、Howdoestheauthorexplainthefeelingsofhavinghighself-esteem?

A.Bygivingexamples.B.Byanalyzingcauses.

C.Byprovidingfigures.D.Bymakingcontrasts.

4、Whichofthefollowingdoestheauthorsupport?

A.Self-esteemultimatelyleadstohappiness.

B.Selfesteemearnsyourespectfromothers.

C.Positiveself-esteembenefitspeople'ssociallives.

□.Positiveself-esteemhelpspeopleoutofdifficulties.

【正确答案】1、B2、B3、A4、C

阅读B-2【基础】Intelligencecouldplayarole,accordingtoaMichiganStateUniversitystudythatinvestigatedtheearlystagesoflearning

toplaythepiano.PublishedinthejournalIntelligence,thestudymaybethefirsttoexaminetherelationshipbetweenintelligence,music

talentandgrowthmindset(referringtowhetherstudentsbelievetheycanimprovebasicabilities

“Thestrongestpredictorofskillacquisitionisintelligence,followedbymusictalent,“saidAlexanderBurgoyne,theleaderofthestudy.

“Bycontrast,therelevancebetweengrowthmindsetandpianoperformanceisaboutusclosetozeroaspossible??

Inthestudy,161undergraduatesweretaughthowtoplay“HappyBirthday“onthepianowiththehelpofavideoguide.Therewere

strikingdifferencesinthestudents'skillacquisitionprocess.Somelearnedquickly,earningperfectmarkswithinsixminutesofpractice.

Othersperformedpolyatfirstbutimprovedconsiderablylater.Bycomparison,someseemedtohavelosttheirmotivationandothersnever

figureditout,performingpolythroughoutthestudy.Sowhydidsomestudentsfailwhileotherssucceeded?Tofindout,theresearchersgave

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