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2024高考考前阅读专练一
A
Book fairs can give a book lover an exciting rush. Here's a list of book fairs taking place in 2022.
F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival
FLORIDA, US Jan 6-8, 2022
It's a weekend of entertainment in the form of films, books, author presentations, focus groups, and good music. Writers visit F.R.E.S.H to network with fellow authors, meet with readers and fans, and sell books. There's something every reader is addicted to.
Havana Book Fair
HAVANA, CUBA Feb 4-11, 2022
Havana's 10-day International Book Fair features book sellers，poetry readings, children's activities, art exhibitions, and parties in the evenings.
Leipzig Book Fair
Leipzig, LITHUANIA Mar 17-20, 2022
Leipzig Book Fair is the most important get-together in the spring for the book and media industry, connecting readers with authors, publishers and media companies from Germany and around the world. They all visit Leipzig to experience a diversity of literature, discover innovations and gain new angles. It presents the spring's new releases, current themes, and trends. Also, it exhibits new German-language literature.
Brussels Book Fair
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM Mar 10-13, 2022
It's a non-profit event promoting books and reading to all audience since 2016. Each year it presents 255 exhibitors and 500 publishing houses, and 1,200 authors in meetings and dedications (题词). The event is visited by 72,000 visitors every year.
1. Which one would catch your eye if you are a music lover
A. F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival. B. Havana Book Fair.
C. Leipzig Book Fair. D. Brussels Book Fair.
2. How long does Leipzig Book Fair last
A. Three days. B. Four days.
C. Eight days. D. Ten days.
3. What is special about Brussels Book Fair
A. It's open to all people. B. It's the most important.
C. It starts the latest. D. It's a charity activity.
(2022全国I卷) B
Like most of us, I try to be mindful of food that goes to waste. The arugula（芝麻菜）was to make a nice green salad, rounding out a roast chicken dinner. But I ended up working late. Then friends called with a dinner invitation. I stuck the chicken in the freezer. But as days passed, the arugula went bad. Even worse, I had unthinkingly bought way too much; I could have made six salads with what I threw out.
In a world where nearly 800 million people a year go hungry, "food waste goes against the moral grain," as Elizabeth Royte writes in this month's cover story. It's jaw-dropping how much perfectly good food is thrown away—from “ugly"（but quite eatable）vegetables rejected by grocers to large amounts of uneaten dishes thrown into restaurant garbage cans.
Producing food that no one eats wastes the water, fuel, and other resources used to grow it. That makes food waste an environmental problem. In fact, Royte writes, "if food waste were a country, it would be the third largest producer of greenhouse gases in the world."
If that's hard to understand, let's keep it as simple as the arugula at the back of my refrigerator. Mike Curtin sees my arugula story all the time — but for him, it's more like 12 bones of donated strawberries nearing their last days. Curtin is CEO of DC Central Kitchen in Washington, D.C., which recovers food and turns it into healthy meals. Last year it recovered more than 807,500 pounds of food by taking donations and collecting blemished（有瑕疵的）produce that otherwise would have rotted in fields. And the strawberries Volunteers will wash, cut, and freeze or dry them for use in meals down the road.
Such methods seem obvious, yet so often we just don't think. "Everyone can play a part in reducing waste, whether by not purchasing more food than necessary in your weekly shopping or by asking restaurants to not include the side dish you won't eat," Curtin says.
4. What does the author want to show by telling the arugula story
A. We pay little attention to food waste.
B. We waste food unintentionally at times.
C. We waste more vegetables than meat.
D. We have good reasons for wasting food.
5. What is a consequence of food waste according to the text
A. Moral decline. B. Environmental harm.
C. Energy shortage. D. Worldwide starvation.
6. What does Curtin's company do
A. It produces kitchen equipment. B. It turns rotten arugula into clean fuel.
C. It helps local farmers grow fruits D. It makes meals out of unwanted food.
7. What does Curtin suggest people do
A. Buy only what is needed. B. Reduce food consumption.
C. Go shopping once a week. D. Eat in restaurants less often.
C
Earth Day has come and gone, but our efforts to help the planet should continue every day. One thing you could try is cutting down on food waste. Such an effort helps reduce the amount of food going to landfill, where it gives out methane and contributes to global warming at a faster rate than carbon dioxide.
The amount of food you waste personally may not seem like a lot, but multiplied across millions of households worldwide, it’s a significant problem, measuring roughly 1.3 billion tons. About one-third of food produced globally for human consumption never gets eaten, so this is an area in desperate need of improvement.
According to Project Drawdown, “producing uneaten food wastes a whole host of resources — seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital — and produces greenhouse gases at every stage — including methane when organic matter lands in the global rubbish bin. The food we waste is responsible for roughly 8% of global emissions.”
Reducing food waste will also save you money — always a good thing, but even more relevant these days with rising food costs. These price increases are driven by a number of factors including the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, labor and energy costs. The problem’s not going away, so we need to adjust how we shop and use the ingredients we buy. Some experts say the best way to save money is to reduce food waste: “So whatever you buy, make sure you eat it. That’s really the key here.”
We all know that’s easier said than done, but British cookbook author Jack Monroe, has some great suggestions for how leftovers can be made delicious. In an Earth Day partnership with Twitter UK, Monroe shared a collection of recipes and ideas for reusing some of the most commonly wasted ingredients (原料).
8.What can we know about global food waste according to paragraph 2
It is a huge concern.
It may not seem like a lot.
It varies a lot in different areas.
It has drawn public attention.
9.What influence does food waste have on the global environment
Less animal species.
Lower temperature.
More polluted rivers and lakes.
Large amount of greenhouse gases.
10.What is the most important thing of reducing food waste
Increasing the food price.
Improving the taste of food.
Controlling the food supply.
Buying what you really need.
11.What can be found in Monroe’s Twitter
A collection of British dishes.
Suggestions for saving money.
Complaints about global food waste.
Good ideas of making use of leftovers.
D
A recent study from a team of South Korean researchers suggests that eating alone often may lead to poor eating habits and poor food choices. Specifically, the study found that men who ate alone more than twice a week had a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
For children, eating with their families is not only about preventing bad results—it is also about developing good ones.
In 2014, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) looked at data from nearly three-quarters of the world’s countries. Among its findings was the fact that students who shared a main meal with their families were less likely to skip school. Children who eat a main meal with their families are also less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol (吸毒酗酒).
In the report titled “The Importance of Family Dinners (Ⅷ)”, researchers say that “teens who have frequent family dinners are more likely to say their parents know a lot about what’s going on in their lives”. They also claim that when teens say they feel closer to their parents, they are less likely to use drugs and alcohol.
Another study from the University of Montreal found that children who ate with their families experience long-term physical and mental health benefits (好处). These children were physically in better shape and drank fewer sugary soft drinks. These children also seemed to have better social skills and they were less aggressive (好斗的).
Professor Linda Pagani says that mealtimes shared with parents “likely provide young children with first-hand social interactions, discussions of social issues (事件) and day-to-day concerns”. She adds that they may likely help the child have better communication skills with others.
12. What is the main idea of the text
A. Advantages of eating with parents.
B. Benefits of eating alone.
C. Ways of developing social skills.
D. Dangers of using drugs and alcohol.
13. Which is the benefit of eating with the families
A. Abuse drugs and alcohol.
B. Drink more sugary soft drinks.
C. Get on well with their parents.
D. Be more socially active and aggressive.
14. Why is Professor Pagani mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To introduce a famous person.
B. To offer background information.
C. To explain further.
D. To show the disadvantage of eating with parents.
15. Where does the passage most probably come from
A. A popular novel. B. A travel magazine.
C. A science report. D. A biology textbook.
参考答案：1-3 ABD 4-7 BBDA 8-11 ADDD 12-15ACCC2024高考考前阅读专练三
A
Five Must-See Attractions Across the USA
Whether you’re planning a trip or looking at a map for the first time to decide where to go, you can find out plenty of nice attractions across the country. We’ve found five must-see attractions for you．
Alaska:Denali National Park
Dog-sled teams are a symbol of the region and an important part of the area’s history, and still used in Alaska. You can learn about the sled dogs at the Denali Kennels during the summer or winter. The ken-nels are located inside the Denali National Park, which charges $ 10 for adults．
Indiana:Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Racing enthusiasts shouldn’t miss their chance to visit the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Admission is $ 10 and a gate fee of $ 10 to $ 40, depending on the race.
Delaware:Hagley Museum and Library
The Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington has something for everyone. History lovers can learn about the development of the DuPont Company while nature lovers will enjoy a tour of the estate(庄园).Entrance for children aged 6 to 14 is $ 6, adults pay $ 15, and students and the old pay $ 11.
Missouri:The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
In the Missouri side of Kansas City, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is free for all visitors, which al-so offers free guided tours．There’s an outdoor sculpture garden, visiting exhibits, and a permanent collec-tion with works of art from around the world and throughout history．
Pennsylvania:Gettysburg Military Park
Visit the battlefield and learn about a sad time in American history at the Gettysburg Military Park. The park is free to enter, but admission to the museum is $ 10 for children and $ 15 for adults,
1. At which place can you watch racing games？
A. Pennsylvania:Gettysburg Military Park.
B. Indiana:Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
C. Alaska:Denali National Park and Dog Sledding.
D. Missouri:The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum.
2. What can visitors do at Hagley Museum and Library？
A. Study the history of DuPont Company.
B. Watch the show of the sled dogs.
C. Learn about the history of the Civil Rights.
D. Enjoy various outdoor sculptures.
3. What do the Denali National Park and the Gettysburg Military Park have in common？
A. They are open only in summer and winter．
B. Visitors must pay $ 10 to enter the parks．
C. Free guided tours are provided．
D. They are both popular for history lovers．
B
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding（繁育）programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf（犀牛幼崽）. When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity（圈养）.
Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: “Obviously we’re all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She’s healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It’s still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up, I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day.”
The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme
A. Costly. B. Controversial. C. Ambitious. D. Successful.
5.What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino
A. She loves staying with her mother. B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition D. She is sensitive to heat.
6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have
A. They had their first born in January B. They enjoyed exploring new places
C. They lived with their grandmothers D. They were brought to the reserve young.
7. What can be inferred about Port Lympne Reserve
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. It aims to control the number of the animals.
C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.
D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
C
Finger painting is an art that most people have experienced in childhood. But there are still people who know little about this art form. Finger painting is a simple activity that involves dipping（浸；蘸）fingers in paints and then using fingers to create objects and shapes on a piece of paper. All you need is a table at elbow height, a few sheets of plain paper, and a few bottles of watercolor.
When engaging kids in this activity， one should use non-toxic （无毒的）paints only. If not available in the market readily, non-toxic paints can be made at home easily. Preferably, the paints should also be eatable. Finger paints come in bright colors and can be purchased relatively inexpensively. Adults can save money by making their own finger paints using a mixture of cornstarch, food coloring and water.
It is a common fallacy that finger painting is for children alone; rather it's an activity that can be enjoyed by adults in equal measure. Adults can use rubber gloves while painting to avoid dirty marks of paints on their hands. When a group of people are gathered for an exercise of finger painting, it can be a great way of creating a bond between the group. Art and painting parties are a popular concept in the West. Organizations can also use finger painting as a team-building activity by making participants paint together on a large canvas （画布）.
There's no limit to the expression of feelings in finger painting. All one needs to do is go all out and put all their feelings on a piece of paper by dipping their fingers in paints. While painting, one may unconsciously choose colors that reflect their emotions. For example, you may choose the color red to express your anger or green to express hope. At times you may be confused, and the painting will help you describe your confused state of mind. Once you get your emotions on paper, you are likely to feel relieved.
So what are you waiting for Plan a finger-painting session soon, and experience the joy.
8. What can we know about finger painting
A. Most people loved it in their childhood.
B. The preparation for it is quite difficult.
C. Kids learn it much faster than adults.
D. Finger painting is easy to carry out.
9. What should people do when there are kids involved in finger painting
A. Prepare safe paints for them. B. Have parents stay with them.
C. Use paints of bright colors. D. Buy inexpensive paints.
10. What does the underlined word “fallacy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Goal. B. Sense.
C. Principle. D. Misunderstanding.
11. What does the example in Paragraph 4 show
A. Finger painters can find artistic inspiration from emotions.
B. Finger painting provides freedom of self-expression.
C. Finger painting shows people's emotions correctly.
D. Finger painters have a wide choice of colors.
D
There's nothing better than a walk in the countryside for refreshing ourselves. Connecting with wooded nature has been proven to help our mental and physical health. For some, the best thing is to wander through a forest, but as we admire the trees that surround us, it's worth knowing these trees are doing more than just being nice things to look at.
We're also aware of trees' functions of improving environment—they produce oxygen and clean the air we breathe by absorbing about a quarter of all human-caused carbon dioxide emissions（排放）. Deforestation isn't helping with this, which is why so many people want to save them. But there's more to these impressive forms of plants than we might think. Researchers have discovered evidence that proves they are actually intelligent.
It's thought that trees talk and share resources right under our feet, using a fungal（真菌的） network. Under the ground are tree roots, and mixed among them, along with bacteria, are thousands of superfine threads of fungi, known as hyphae. And research has shown that they are all interconnected. They can help each other by sharing nutrients, and they can even warn of approaching dangers. Scientists say it's like the trees are talking to one another.
Ecologist Suzanne Simard has called this network the Wood Wide Web. She discovered that parent trees use this network to help their seedlings（幼苗）. "We found that the parent trees would favour their own seedlings versus the strangers, by sending them more nutrients, "she spoke to the BBC. She also found that trees are smart enough to change their behaviour and have managed to adapt and survive in a changing environment.
So it seems trees really are the stars of our natural world, and with a huge number of them on our planet, it's time to show them some respect if we want them to boom.
12. In what aspects do trees benefit us according to the text
A. Intelligence and education. B. Health and environment.
C. Working and living conditions. D. Tourism and construction.
13. What plays a key role in trees' communication
A. Interconnection of fungi threads. B. Waving of tree leaves.
C. Mixing of roots. D. Combination of bacteria.
14. What can we know about parent trees according to Suzanne Simard
A. They send nutrients to their own seedlings only.
B. They help their seedlings to compete with others.
C. They also feed seedlings that are not their own.
D. They build the network to raise the young all day.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Stars of Our Planet B. Unknown Benefits of Trees
C. Survival of the Fittest D. Lovely Smart Trees
参考答案：1-3BAD 4-7 DCAD 8-11 DADB 12-15BACD2024高考考前阅读专练二
（2022全国乙卷）A
Henry Raeburn（1756-1823）
The Exhibition
This exhibition of some sixty masterpieces celebrating the life and work of Scotland's best loved painter, Sir Henry Raeburn, comes to London. Selected from collections throughout the world, it is the first major exhibition of his work to be held in over forty years.
Lecture Series
Scottish National Portrait（肖像画）Gallery presents a series of lectures for the general public. They are held in the Lecture Room. Admission to lectures is free.
An Introduction to Raeburn Sunday 26 Oct., 15.00 DUNCAN THOMSON Raeburn's English Contemporaries Thursday 30 Oct., 13.10 JUDY EGERTON
Characters and Characterisation in Raeburn's Portraits Thursday 6 Nov., 13.10 NICHOLAS PHILLIPSON Raeburn and Artist's Training in the 18th Century Thursday 13 Nov., 13.10 MARTIN POSTLE
Exhibition Times
Monday-Saturday 10.00—17.45 Sunday 12.00—17.45
Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.
Closed: 24—26 December and 1 January.
Admission
4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Schools and Colleges
A special low entrance charge of f2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.
1. What is the right time for attending Raeburn's English Contemporaries
A. Sun. 26 Oct. B. Thurs. 30 Oct. C. Thurs. 6 Nov. D. Thurs.13 Nov.
2. How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission
A. 4. B. 8. C. 12. D. 16.
3. How can full-time students get group discounts
A. They should go on Sunday mornings. B. They should come from art schools.
C. They must be led by teachers. D. They must have ID cards with them.
B
I was sitting at my desk when another grade student in my lab approached me to ask my help with his experiment. I was then a fifth year PhD student, the respected senior member of the lab. But that also meant I was the one everyone turned to for help, which cost much time I could have spent on my own research.
There were many reasons I had a hard time saying no to such pleas (恳求). I was new to the United States for graduate school. I found it difficult to make new friends and discover activities I enjoyed, and I feared that if I brushed them off, I’d lose their favor.
I didn’t realize the extra responsibilities came at a cost until my wife gave birth to our first child. I often made sacrifices to my personal life. While she lay in a hospital bed, I sat nearby hunched (伏首前倾的) over my laptop finishing up a work report. Hours later, my daughter’s first cry dawned on me: I should have been fully present during my daughter’s birth. I was clearly spending too much time working.
From then on, I decided to spend more time with my family by paring down my work tasks and carefully considering each request for help. I balanced others’ requests for help and my own tasks. I noticed many benefits: no longer working overtime, more family time, and improved work performance.
It’s hard to say “no” to those you work with. But I’ve learned that sometimes that’s the best course of action to avoid a tall workload and lead a freer and happier life.
4. Why did he find it difficult to refuse his lab-mates
A. He wanted to earn their respect.
B. He was afraid to be left out by them.
C. He was the senior member of the lab.
D. He had once received help from them.
5. What did he realize after his daughter’s birth
A. His wife had done a lot for the family.
B. He should balance his work and life better.
C. He was guilty for his absence when she was born.
D. He should work harder due to the increased responsibilities.
6. What does the underlined phrase “paring down” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Cutting down. B. Putting aside.
C. Getting familiar with. D. Keeping track of.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Giving and taking. B. Enjoying family life.
C. Learning to say “no”. D. Giving priority to family.
C
King Tut, Egypt's famous boy king, was buried with many valuable objects. A dagger（匕首）discovered in his tomb has recently attracted extra attention. Researchers have concluded that the dagger was probably made from a special material.
King Tut was only about nine years old when he became ruler of Egypt more than 3,300 years ago. The young king died when he was just 19, His body was buried in a tomb filled with objects that people believed he would need in the afterlife.
In 1922, Howard Carter discovered Tut's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Up to now, it was the best preserved ancient Egyptian tomb ever found. In 1925, Carter found the dagger which has a gold handle and an iron blade（刀片）. The blade had confused experts because iron was hardly used at that time in ancient Egypt. In fact, it was so rare that it was considered more valuable than gold. Where did the iron for the blade come from
Around the time of King Tut, ancient Egyptians started using a new word for iron that translates as "iron from the sky". This led some experts to believe that the iron for the blade came from a meteorite（陨石）But studies of the dagger carried out in the 1970s and 1990s didn't support that idea.
That's where modern technology comes in. Researchers used a new technique to examine the blade. They discovered that it was made up of iron and other materials found in meteorites. After comparing it to several meteorites, they even found its possible match—a meteorite that landed in northern Egypt thousands of years ago.
Scientists hope the new study will lead to more discoveries about other ancient Egyptian relics, "It would be very interesting to analyze more Pre-iron Age objects and we could gain precious discoveries, Daniela Comelli, who is a professor, said.
8. What do we know about Tut's tomb
A. It was built when he was 9.
B. It has a lot of iron objects in it.
C. It was the first tomb to be found.
D. It was perfectly kept when discovered.
9. Why do scientists pay extra attention to the dagger
A. Because its blade is made of iron.
B. Because it leads to more discoveries.
C. Because it was more valuable than gold.
D. Because it is King Tut's favorite object.
10. What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 5 refer to
A. The blade. B. The iron. C. A meteorite. D. The material.
11. What did the researchers use modern technology to show
A. Ancient Egyptian objects are excellent.
B. Iron is widely used in ancient Egypt.
C. More valuable objects are hidden in the tombs.
D. Tut's dagger was likely made from a meteorite.
D
Hybrid cars are cars that run on both petrol and electricity. They have a small standard petrol engine and a battery and electric motor to provide electric power.
There are some differences between different models of hybrid cars, but the general principle is that the car runs on petrol, and the electric motor kicks in when additional power is required, for example when going uphill or accelerating. In some hybrid cars the petrol engine turns itself off when not needed, for example when the car has stopped at traffic lights, keeping only the electric engine running.
Conventional cars have large engines to cope with driving uphill and accelerating. Most of the time, this high engine capacity is not needed, but the engine continues burning up fuel. Hybrid cars have much smaller petrol engines, boosted by electric motors when needed, so they use less petrol.
Hybrid cars are also lighter and aerodynamically(空气动力学的） designed for greater fuel efficiency.
Another way that fuel consumption is cut is by a system of "regenerative braking(刹车）＂。The electric motor is used to slow down the car, rather than conventional brakes. The energy produced by the slowing car is transformed into electrical power, which is automatically stored in the battery. In effect, the battery recharges when you brake. In conventional cars the energy produced when braking is wasted.
Car manufacturers and engineers have been experimenting with electric and hybrid cars since the late 19th century. In 1928 Ferdinand Porsche built an experimental hybrid car that used both an internal burning engine and electric motors. The first mass-produced hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, came out in Japan at the end of 1997.However,Hybrid cars became available in the USA only in 1999,when the Honda Insight went on sale.
As they use less fuel, hybrid cars are cheaper to run. There are also many initiatives in place to encourage people to buy them. In some countries, hybrid car owners pay a lower rate of tax, and don't have to pay on certain toll roads(收费公路）。In some cities around the world, hybrid cars are allowed to park for free.
12. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. Hybrid cars don't need petrol any more.
B. Petrol engine and electric motor work all the way.
C. Hybrid cars mainly depend on electric power to run.,
D. Some hybrid car petrol engines will quit when unnecessary.
13. Which is NOT the reason why hybrid cars consume less energy
A. Smaller petrol engines.
B Scientific design.
C. Conventional brakes.
D. Energy storage.
14. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Hybrid cars are cheaper to buy.
B. Hybrid car owners don't have to pay tax.
C. Hybrid car owners don't need to pay parking fee.
D. Hybrid cars will have a bright future.
15. What's the author's purpose of writing the passage
A. To advertise hybrid cars.
B. To introduce hybrid cars.
C. To compare conventional cars and hybrid cars.
D. To inform the development of hybrid cars.
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