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1、高考英语阅读理解专项练习班级 考号 姓名 总分 （人物职业主题）一、2022全国甲卷，CAs Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello.These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.Ever since her chi
2、ldhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel.Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further.When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.After taking a degree
3、at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile.And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of
4、the South American mainland.“I just decided I wanted to go,” she says.“I had no idea about what Id find there and I wasnt nervous, I just wanted to do it.And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers shed never met before, to begin
5、 the journey towards Antarctica.“From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing.Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says.“I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature
6、and I thought it was smiling at us.You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.1.Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in p
7、aragraph 2?A.Try challenging things.B.Take a degree.C.Bring back lost memories.D.Stick to a promise.2.What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?A.Lovely penguins.B.Beautiful scenery.C.A discount fare. D.A friends invitation.3.What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?A.It could
8、 be a home for her.B.It should be easily accessible.C.It should be well preserved. D.It needs to be fully introduced.4.What is the text mainly about?A.A childhood dream.B.An unforgettable experience.C.Sailing around the world.D.Meeting animals in Antarctica.二、2022浙江卷1月，AFor nearly a decade now, Mere
9、beth has been a self-employed pet transport specialist.Her pet transport job was born of the financial crisis（危机）in the late 2000s.The downturn hit the real estate （房地产）firm where she had worked for ten years as an office manager.The firm went broke and left her looking for a new job.One day, while
10、driving near her home, she saw a dog wandering on the road, clearly lost.She took it home, and her sister in Denver agreed to take it.This was a loving home for sure, but 1, 600 miles away.It didnt take long for Merebeth to decide to drive the dog there herself.It was her first road trip to her new
11、job.Merebeths pet delivery service also satisfies her wanderlust.It has taken her to every state in the US except Montana, Washington and Oregon, she says proudly.If she wants to visit a new place, she will simply find a pet with transport needs there.She travels in all weathers.She has driven throu
12、gh 55 mph winds in Wyoming, heavy flooding and storms in Alabama and total whiteout conditions in Kansas.This wanderlust is inherited from her father, she says.She moved their family from Canada to California when she was one year old, because he wanted them to explore a new place together.As soon a
13、s she graduated from high school she left home to live on Catalina Island off the Californian coast, away from her parents, where she enjoyed a life of sailing and off-road biking.It turns out that pet transporting pays quite well at about $30, 000 per year before tax.She doesnt work in summer, as i
14、t would be unpleasantly hot for the animals in the car, even with air conditioning.As autumn comes, she gets restlessthe same old wanderlust returning.Its a call she must heed alone, though.Merebeth says, *When I am on the road, Im just in my own world.Ive always been independent-spirited and I just
15、 feel strongly that I mush help animals.1.Why did Merebeth changed her job?A.She wanted to work near her home.B.She was tired of working in the office.C.Her sister asked her to move to Denver.D.Her former employer was out of business.2.The word wanderlust in paragraph 2 means a desire to?A.make mone
16、y.B.try various jobs.C.be close to nature.D.travel to different places.3.What can we learn about Merebeth in her new job?A.She has chances to see rare animals.B.She works hard throughout the year.C.She relies on herself the whole time.D.She earns a basic and tax-free salary.三、2020天津卷，B“They tell me
17、that youd like to make a statue (塑像) of me-is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream?”The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl.Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.“Yes, sir,” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his.“I
18、wouldnt have to ask you, but my teacher, Mr.Mills, says I am ready.I plan to make it in an admirable manner.“President Lincoln smiled.“Painters, sculptors-theyve all tried to make the best of this ordinary face, but Im afraid theres not much hope.What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust(半身像)?”Be
19、fore Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.“Of course-I shouldnt have asked.A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.“Vinnies face turned red.She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure.“Small does not mea
20、n weak, sir,” she defended herself.“I was born in the country of Wisconsin.Ive driven teams of horses and carried water.Making a full-length clay(粘土) figure would not exhaust my strength-and that is what I intend to do!”The Presidents eyes, brightened at her show of spirit.“Sorry, madam, I have unde
21、restimated you as I didnt know your background.”But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought.“Miss Ream,” he sighed, “Id like to let you do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war.How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a m
22、inute to myself.”Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office.“I work quickly,” she said.Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows.“If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you
23、are at your desk.”The President seemed to consider her idea seriously.He got up and shook Vinnies hand warmly, “Ive heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well.I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”The very next da
24、y, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.1.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?A.Her aggressive personality.B.Mr.Millss encouraging remark.C.President Lincolns gentle voice.D.Her interest in a challenging job.2.How did President Lincoln first respond to Vi
25、nnies request?A.Pleased.B.Thrilled.C.Regretful.D.Doubtful.3.Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a full-length statue by highlighting _.A.her experience from other projectsB.her innocent childhood in the countryC.the heavy labor she had done beforeD.the skill she picked up in Wisconsin4.Vinnie wante
26、d to choose the corner near the windows to _.A.achieve effects of natural lightingB.keep all her tools within easy reachC.observe the President at a right angleD.avoid disturbing the presidents work5.What message does the story convey?A.A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B.Experience helps to p
27、romote excellence.C.Ups and downs make one strong.D.Devotion requires enthusiasm.四、2020山东卷，BJenifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree.That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair
28、e and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelors degree.Mauer, of Edgar, Wisconsin, grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children.Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids.After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working
29、 to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own.She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to b
30、e able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing.She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to emerge her four-year degree close to home.She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kid
31、s.Jenifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors.Jennifer sacrificed
32、(牺牲)to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers, she says.However, her children have learned an important lesson witnessing their mother earn her degr
33、ee.Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family-and thats pretty powerful.1.What did Jennifer do after high school?A.She helped her dad with his work.B.She ran the family farm on her own.C.She supported herself through college.D.She taught her sisters and brothers at home
34、.2.Why did Jennifer choose the program at Ministry Saint Josephs Hospital in Marshfield?A.To take care of her kids easily. B.To learn from the best nurses.C.To save money for her parents. D.To find a well-paid job there.3.What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A.Her health. B.Her time with
35、family.C.Her reputation. D.Her chance of promotion.4.What can we learn from Jenifers story?A.Time is money. B.Love breaks down barriers.C.Hard work pays off. D.Education is the key to success.五、2020新课标，DI have a special place in my heart for libraries.I have for as long as I can remember.I was alway
36、s an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child.Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library.My first job was working at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years ol
37、d.It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time.As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life.I had several children and books were our main source(来源) of entertainment.It was a big deal fo
38、r us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them.I always read, using different voices, as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it! It was a special time to bond with my children and it filled
39、 them with the wonderment of books.Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love that the excitement of going to the library lives on form generation to generation.As a novelist, Ive found a new relationship with libraries.I encourage readers to go to their local library whe
40、n they cant afford to purchase a book.I see libraries as a safe haven (避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book.Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy (盗版行为) and 1 think all writers should support libraries in a significant way when they can.En
41、courage readers to use the library.Share library announcements on your social media.Frequent them and talk about them when you can.1.Which word best describes the authors relationship with books as a child?A.Cooperative.B.Uneasy. C.Inseparable. D.Casual.2.What does the underlined phrase “an added me
42、aning” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Pleasure from working in the library.B.Joy of reading passed on in the family.C.Wonderment from acting out the stories.D.A closer bond developed with the readers.3.What does the author call on other writers to do?A.Sponsor book fairs. B.Write for social media.C.Suppo
43、rt libraries.D.Purchase her novels.4.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Reading: A Source of KnowledgeB.My Idea about writingC.Library: A Haven for the YoungD.My Love of the Library六、2019北京卷，BAlice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur (创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy.By th
44、e time she was 13，her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids teeth，instead of destroying them.It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad.On the outing, she was offered a candy bar.However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats
45、were bad for her teeth.But Moore was sick of missing out on candies.So she desired to get round the warning, Why cant I make a healthy candy thats good for my teeth so that my parents cant say no to it? With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company.He recommended th
46、at she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.With her dads permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly.She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleani
47、ng.Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground.Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sel
48、l Moores product-Cancandy.As CanCandys success grows, so does Moores credibility as a young entrepreneur.Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and shes also positive about what the future might bring.She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.Meanwhile, with her parents help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life.Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasnt driven primarily by profit.Moore wants to use her unique ta