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1、2022年高考英语阅读理解分主题专项强化12社会篇之文学艺术“The pen is more powerful than the sword （剑）There have been many writers who used their pens to fight things that were wrong. Mrs Harriet Bccchcr Stowe was one of them.She was born in the U.S.A, in 1811 .One of her books not only made her famous but has been described a
2、s one that excited the world, and was helpful in causing a civil war and freeing the enslaved race. The civil war was the American Civil War of 1861, in which the Northern States fought the Southern Slates and finally won.This book that shook the world was called Uncle Toms Cabin. There was time whe
3、n almost every English-speaking man, woman, and child has read this novel that did so much to stop slavery. Not many people read it today, but it is still very interesting. The book has shown us how a wann-hearted writer can arouse peoples sympathies. The author herself had neither been to the South
4、ern States nor been a slave. The Southern Americans were very angry at the book, which they said did not at all represent （rue stale of affairs, but the Northern Americans were wildly excited over it and were so inspired by it that they were ready to go to war to set the slaves free.1. According to
5、the passage.A. Uncle Toms Cabin was not very interestingevery English-speaking person has read Uncle Toms CabinB. those who dont speak English cannot have read Uncle Toms Cabinthe book Uncle Toms Cabin did a great deal in the American Civil War2. What do you learn about Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe fro
6、m the passage?A. She had been living in the north of America before the Civil War broke out.B. She encouraged the Northern Americans to go to war（o set （he slaves free.C. She was better as writing as swinging （挥舞）a sword.D. She had once been a slave.3. Why could Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowes book cause
7、 a civil war in America?A. She wrote so well that Americans loved her very much.B. She uncovered the terrible wrongs done to the slaves in the Southern States.C. The Southern Americans hated the book while the Northern Americans like it.D. The book had been read by many Americans.4. What can we lear
8、n from the passage?A. Wc neednt use weapons （武器）to fight things that arc wrong.B. A writer is more helpful in a war （han a soldier.C. We must understand the importance of literature and art.D. No war can be won without such a book as Uncle Toms Cabin.the futurea bit worried, a bit excited and wonder
9、ing what is going to happen next. The YBAs cant guide us, but they can make the journey more interesting.36. What does the underlined word iL in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The shark.B. Death.C. Damiens artwork.D. Damiens fear of dying.37. What can be inferred from Tracys work Bed?A. She needs to be tak
10、en care of.B. She sees the world as a dirty one.C. She pares herself to the bed.D. She hopes for better living conditions.38. Which of (he following refers to a person who tries (oo hard in Gillians work?A. The table.B. The floor.C. 60 minutes.D. The people dressed as policemen.39. What is the main
11、purpose of the text?A. To explain what the work of the YBAs is like.B. To show how the YBAs form ideas fbr their work.C. To describe the YBAs as artists full of imagination.D. lb show the YBAs have made a great ditTerence in art.5. What is the best title of this passage?A. American civil warB. Uncle
12、 Toms CabinC. A war-arousing writerD. Pen, a fighting weaponSubtler stars shines brightEvery once in a while, a movie star es along who has a personality that shines as brightly off screen as it does in their films. And for nearly 40 years, American actress and producer Frances McDormand has been on
13、e such movie star.Since 1984, she has starred in more than 50 films and television shows. McDormand won her first two Oscars for her roles in the film Fargo in 1997 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in 2018. Most recently, she won her third Best Actress award at the 93rd Academy Awards f
14、br her role in Noniadland. In the film, McDormand plays Fern, a poor migrant worker who lives out of her van while traveling the United States looking for odd jobs.Although McDormand won the hearts of many early on in her career, there was a time when she didnt enjoy being a celebrity, and even stop
15、ped speaking to the media fbr a number of years. During an interview with Yahoo News in 2015, she explained, 4I was starting to not like the job of acting because it also involved not just the promotion of what Td done, but mysclf.However, as she was convinced that her place in the spotlight gave he
16、r the ability to reach millions of people, McDormand decided to use that power for something positive. In the years since, she has continued to portray plex female characters that challenge ideas of what a woman is supposed to be. Also, at 63 years old, she often discusses how important it is fbr so
17、ciety to change its views about aging, especially with regard to women.One of her biggest headline moments came in 2018 during her acceptance speech for her second Best Actress award. She used the opportunity to encourage her colleagues to be more mindful of the Inclusion Rider，something that actors
18、 and producers can ask fbr in their contracts that guarantees the movies they work on will hire a diverse crew that includes women, people in black, Asian and Latino munitics, or those with disabilities.According to Refinery29, McDormand will continue using her power to change the system that she li
19、ves and works in Hollywood.6. Why did McDormand avoid the media?A.She got tired of acting.B.She disliked self-promotion.C.She was fed up with fake news.D.She suffered a failure in her career.7. What makes McDormand want to continue acting?A.Her desire for power and fame.B.Her awareness of her selfis
20、hness.C.Her fear of being forgotten.D.Her will to make a difference.8. What docs the article tell us about the Inclusion Rider”?A. It was first proposed by Frances McDormand.B. It is a necessary part of actors contracts.C. It helps boost gender and racial diversity of movie crews.D. It aims to boost
21、 employment in the film industry.9. What can wc learn from MeDormand?A. Its never too old to leam.B. It is unnecessary to strive for perfection.C. We should use our ability to create a better world. D. We should take responsibility fbr our actions.When asked in 1993 to ment on accusations that the m
22、ovie In the Name of the Father distorts (曲 解) contemporary British and Irish history, female lead Emma Thompson responded that she couldnt care less. Even since the premiere (首映)in 1915 of The Birth of a Nation, film makers have rewritten history to create top-dollar entertainment. The films are ver
23、y persuasive: well-made movies hold your interest continuously, drawing your attention to “what happens next, and pulling you forward with no time to reflect on individual scenes until the final credits roll. The result: you dont remember much about a movie after watching it for the first time. For
24、this reason, movies have extraordinary power - unmatched by any other medium - to leave you with a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong, who is bad and who is good, even though critical details presented in the movies may he false.Well, so what? Theyre just movies. In fact theyre not just
25、 movies. Millions of Americans are devoted history lovers, and they pack theatres every time new movies about historical figures or events e to (own. Saving private Ryan and Titanic drew viewers and cash fbr months. Many high school teachers screen movies in the classroom. Clearly countless American
26、s get most of iheir history from television and the big screen.Some of (he industry finest historical and period films premiered during (he past decades. But the 1960s also saw a number of politically charged history-based movies full of factual distortions and, occasionally, outright lies. Today th
27、e trend continues on a larger scale: many movies released in (he 1990s and the first decade of the 21*t century reflect lack of respect fbr solid, reliable history.History Goes to the Movies is a source of information and, it is hoped, entertainment for everyone interested in the actual history behi
28、nd a wide selection of movies grouped into twelve sections 11 covering historical periods and events and twelfth containing biographies and period films. Each movie review includes an essay on the history covered in one or more movies, and a brief plot summary. Star ratings (five stars: dont miss it
29、) reflect each movies historical accuracy and - to a much lesser extent - its power to amuse.Obviously, expecting textbook accuracy from movies would be ridiculous-and producers have delivered a remarkable number of historically faithful movies. But some of (hem get too much of their history wrong.
30、History Goes to the Movies is a guide, however imperfect, fbr readers and viewers aiming to get it right.10. Emma Thompson said that In the Name of the Father was historically inaccurate.A. it didnt matter.B. it was upsetting.C. It aroused her attention.D. it wasnt obvious.11. By “in fact thc/rc not
31、 just movies* (in paragraph 2), the author means that. A. some movies are much more profitable than othersmovies serve more purposes than entertaining viewsB. movies tend to provide viewers with false details D. the movies about historical figures attract history loversWhich of the following is true
32、 of History Goes to the Movies?A. Il is aimed at those who take interest in biographies.B. It rates a movie mainly according to how amusing it is.C. It introduces a movies story as well as its related history.D. It focuses on the movies that presented history in a funny way.12. The passage is mainly
33、 intended to.A. criticize the film industrys favoring entertainment over truthpoint out which films presented history in a wrong way.B. call on film directors to show respect for historyintroduce a book involving history-based filmsFrom an innocent childrens cartoon character to a top cultural icon,
34、 Pcppa Pig, a British preschool animated TV series, has undergone an amazing journey in adapting to Chinese culture and Chinas market.2015In June, the Peppa Pig TV series was introduced to the Chinese market by Entertainment One and first aired on the CCTV Childrens Channel. Shortly after its public
35、ation, Peppa Pig attracted billions of views on social media platforms like iQiyi, Youku and Tudou.2016The Peppa Pig TV series was broadcast on the CCTV Childrens Channel fbr a second round. It also gained more viewers on the Golden Eagle Animation Channel, Hunan TV.2017The phrase “Peppa Pig Girl” b
36、ecame one of the hottest buzzwords on Chinas Internet. It refers to a girl who holds a positive attitude toward life even though she tends to be lazy in her daily life. She might look a bit silly and often have tasty food as a top priority on her mind.2018Rumors claimed that Peppa Pig was banned fro
37、m Douyin, Chinas major video sharing platform, saying it violates（违反）the munity regulations and has not passed censorship （审查制度）In May, however, representatives from Douyin said the app was not forbidding Peppa Pig.2019According to Entertainment One, more than 40 million Peppa Pig books have been so
38、ld since 2016. In the year of the Pig, more panies are adding Peppa-themcd elements to their products for promotion.13. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Peppa Pigs journey to bee a Chinese cultural image.B. Peppa Pigs high economic value in China.C. The great popularity of Peppa Pig TV ser
39、ies.D. The Introduction of Peppa Pig to China.14. What can we learn about Peppa Pig according to the passage?A. The TV series was first broadcast on the CCTV Childrens Channel in 2016.B. Food is the favorite of a Peppa Pig Girl, who is silly.C. The year of the Pig will help promote the sales of the
40、Peppa-themed products.D. Peppa Pig was banned in Douyin because it broke the inunity rules.15. From which section of the newspaper is the passage probably taken?A. TravelB. CultureC. BusinessD. EducationSignet Essay ContestEligibility (参赛资格)The Contest is open to 11 th and 12th grade full-time stude
41、nts who are attending high schools located in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, or homc-schoolcd students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the 50 United States and (he District of Columbia at the time of entry. Employees of Sponsor and their immediate family members ar
42、c not eligible to enter the Contest. How to enterEssays must be submitted by a high school English teacher (or a legal guardian for home-schooled students) on behalf of students. Essays must be at least two and no more than three double-spaced pages, puter or typewritten. Entries must be mailed to P
43、enguin Publishing Group, 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 1019. The Contest begins on May 1 this year and ends on July 22 this year. All entries must be postmarked by April 15 and received on or by April 22. Submissions by fax, email or any other electronic means will not be considered.PrizeFive Grand Pr
44、ize Winners will each receive check fbr one thousand dollars ($1.000) to be used toward their tuition and/or expenses related to their higher education; and a Signet Classics Library fbr the winners school library, or public library in the case of a home-schooled winner.SponsorThe Penguin Publishing
45、 Group.16. Which person is wele to take part in the Contest?A. An American high school student.B. An employee of the Penguin Publishing Group.C. A home schooled student outside of the United Stales.D. A college student studying in the District of Columbia.17. Which of the following submission will b
46、e considered?A. Those sent via fax.B. Those written by hand.C. Those mailed on April 1.D. Those submitted by students.18. What can a Grand Prize Winner receive?A. $100() in cash.B. Reduced school tuition.C. Admission to a university.D. A library donation by Sponsor.Researchers analyzed lyrics in bes
47、t-selling songs from the 1950s to 2016 to find expressions of anger and sadness had increased, while words about joy had dropped.The US study team looked at lyrics of more than 6,000 songs from Billboard Hot 100 m each year. These arc the most popular songs in the US each year as chosen by music fan
48、s.In the past songs were ranked mainly by record sales, radio and jukebox plays, but more recently it is based on other popularity indicators （指标）such as streaming and social media to reflect changes in music consumption. Tones expressed in each song were analyzed using automatic quantitative sentiment （动 曷:化 情绪）which looked at each word or phrase in the song with a set of tones they express. The bination of the tones expressed by all words and phrases of the lyrics determines the sentiment of that song.The sentiments of all Billboard Hot 100 songs in each year are averaged