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1、2022年高考英语二轮复习专项阅读理解（4）历史文化类Take a view,the Landscape(风景)Photographer of the Year Award,was theidea of Charlie Waite,one of todays most respected landscape photographers.Each year,the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are theperfect platform to showcase the very best photography of t
2、he British landscape.Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comersof the UK and beyond.Mike Shepherd(2011)Skiddaw in WinterCumbria,EnglandIt was an extremely cold winters evening and freezing fog hung in the air.I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that
3、 the mist was little more than a few feet deep,and though it was only a short climb,I found myselfcompletely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sun setting in the west.I used classical techniques,translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop,t
4、o achieve the black-and-white image(图像).Timothy Smith(2014)Macclesfield ForestCheshire,EnglanI was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images.Walking up a path through the foresttowards Shutlingsloe,a local high point,I came across asmall clearing and immediately noticed the dea
5、d yellowgrasses set against the fresh snow.The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the viewd from the foreground right through into the forest.l.Who would most probably enter for Take a view?A.Writers.B.Photographers.C.Painters.D.Tourists.2.What do the works by Shepher
6、d and Smith have in common?A.They are winter images.B.They are in black and white.C.They show mountainous scene D.They focus on snow-covered forests.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a history book.B.In a novel.C.In an art magazine.D.In a biography.If you are looking for recommendations on biograph
7、ies（传t己）that will educateyou,comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the uniquechallenges women face every day,read on.Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenA classic that never gets old.Set in rural England in the early 19th century,this tale centers around the Bennet family,a f
8、amily of five daughters and theirtwo parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthymatch.Austens story focuses on the tension between marrying for love insteadof just for power and fame,and also the unique pressure on women to findfinancial security by way of marriage at t
9、he time.Women in Science:50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World byRachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights thecontributions of 50 women in the fields of technology,science,engineering andmathematics,from present day all the way back to 360 AD.Good Night S
10、tories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day.Withcolor portraits and biographies that are short and sweet,this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past andpresent.“Becoming by Michelle ObamaWe
11、 wouldnt be able to write this list without including Michelle Obamasmemoir.Becoming,has the former FLOWS discussing her childhood,family,motherhood,her own FLOTUS impact,the pressures of being part of the firstBlack family in the White House and balancing her public life now.And ofcourse she writes
12、 all about meeting her husband and the many uniquechallenges they faced too.1 .What did the Bennets intend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C.To help their daughters marry for true love.D.To make their daughters financially independent.2.Whose book
13、 will attract a teen interested in science?A.Jane Austens.B.Rachel Ignotofskys.C.Elena Favillis.D.Michelle Obamas.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are allbiographies.C.They are all related to the female.D.They are all about heroes.Should swimming lessons be mand
14、atory(强制)in schools?Guangdong province is set to make swimming lessons compulsory inprimary schools starting from 2020,and proposing the courses be given fromthe fourth grade.Do we need to make swimming compulsory in schools?Forumreaders share their opinions.White Bear(Poland)In Poland swimming less
15、ons are not compulsory,but most of the schoolshave them.I think that when it is only possible-there should be theswimming lessons for kids.It is a lifesaving skill.Mister Panda(France)I come from France where swimming lessons in school are compulsory.Ieven got my lifesaving certificate in school.Jet
16、 Feng(China)As a boy born in a rural area,I learnt swimming in a river near my homewhen I was 7 or 8 years old.I used to play in the river with boys my same ageevery summer,which was also the only entertainment we could make at thattime,but we enjoyed it so much!I just learnt how to dog paddle becau
17、se no onetaught us.Until I entered university,I got a chance to enhance my swimmingskills in PE lessons.Compared with my classmates,I felt lucky because most ofthem couldnt swim.I think its a good idea for schools to teach students to swim.But as amatter of fact,not every school in China has the con
18、ditions to do that.In someless-developed areas,there is not even a swimming pool.Boilermaker21(Expat in China)There are swimming lessons in my city,but I was very disappointed in howthey were taught.The kids spent 45 minutes of the one hour lesson practicingstrokes(拍水)ON DRY LAND.They only spent 15
19、minutes in the water.All ofthe children panicked and sank immediately to the bottom.Then all of theparents berated(指责)the children,telling them that they werent payingattention to the teacher and that they were failures.Cecilia Zhang(China)It is a pity that many Chinese athletes won world championsh
20、ips inswimming while most schools dont have the swimming facilities.Swimming isan essential lifesaving skill that everyone should access to.The earlier,thebetter.The government needs to put money into the popularity of the sport.1 .What can be concluded from White Bears opinion?A.In Poland,swimming
21、lessons must be given at school.B.In Poland,the swimming sport is very popular.C.Most of the schools have swimming pools in Poland.D.In Poland,students are required to swim every day.2.What do we know about Jet Feng when he was a child?A.He didnt know how to swim.B.He was brought up in a city.C.He l
22、ived a colorful life in his childhood.D.He didnt receive formal swimming training.3.How did Boilermaker?1 feel about the swimming lessons in his city?A.Disappointed.B.Satisfied.C.Excited.D.Bored.4.What can be indicated from Cecilia Zhang5s words?A.Chinese athletes won world championship in swimming
23、events.B.Chinese schools have not paid any attention to the swimming lessons.C.The government hasnt spent enough money on the popularity of the sport.D.It is a pity that few Chinese athletes won world championships in swimming.5.1n which section of the newspaper can you find the passage?A.Entertainm
24、ent.B.Advertisement.C.Education.D.Technology.四Pandas are not only a national treasure,but are loved around the world.Recently,a giant panda cub born in August at the Smithsonians NationalZoo,US,was given the name Xiao Qi Ji,which is translated into English as“little miracle.The choice was the result
25、 of a five-day online vote that drewnearly 135,000 voters in the US.Interestingly,National Public Radio said thatin a nod to Chinese tradition,the name was not chosen until 100 days after thebirth.This cubs birth proved to be quite inspiring-and at a time wheninspiration was truly needed.“Xiao Qi Ji
26、s birth is a true miracle that has been so uplifting to all of usduring the pandemic（疫t青），“Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai saidin a video congratulatory message.We are connected again in the growth ofour little ambassador,and in our shared joy and friendship.”The furry black-and-white anima
27、ls have played an important role in thecountrys diplomacy,known as“panda diplomacy（外交）According to the Japanese Royal Annual,the practice dates back to theTang Dynasty,when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to the Japaneseemperor.China revived panda diplomacy in the 1950s when China sent two p
28、andasto the Moscow Zoo.By 1982,China had given 23 pandas to nine differentcountries.However,most of them have died.China stopped giving away pandasin the early 1980s.Instead,the animals are loaned to other countries.In general,they are to be returned to China after 10 years.But why do these cute“dip
29、lomats“find it hard to survive in other countries?According to Xinhua,their dietary habit is one significant reason.Theirnutrition mostly comes from bamboo shoots.Adult giant pandas consume about40 kilograms of bamboo daily.Pandas can also be quite picky.They refuse toeat bamboo shoots after they ha
30、ve blossomed.It takes 10 years for a new crop of bamboo to mature,and many countriesdo not have an environment suitable for bamboo growth.This means that foodhas to be imported.In August,Calgary Zoo in Canada announced that due topandemic-related changes in its import laws and quarantine methods,the
31、ycouldnt provide enough fresh bamboo for pandas.This meant that they had tosend two giant pandas back to China.But countries are still trying their best to facilitate this special type ofdiplomacy.4We dont own the pandas,but the whole world wants to help savethe panda,and we do that through our know
32、ledge exchange/Steven Monfort,director of the Smithsonians National Zoo,told China Daily.l.The expression“in a nod to“in Para.2 is closest in meaning to.A.in praise for B.in response to C.in favor of D.in order to observe2.Why China decided that pandas are only loaned to other countries?A.Because th
33、e pandas5 dietary habit was significantly changed abroad.B.Because the pandas couldnt have bamboo to eat in other countries.C.Because most of pandas could not be adapted to the climate abroad.D.Because most of the pandas sent to other countries couldnt survive.3.What can we learn from the text?A lt
34、was the first time that China had sent a panda to Japan.B.The practice“panda diplomacy dates from the Tang Dynasty.C.China began panda diplomacy,sending two pandas to Moscow Zoo.D.Two giant pandas had to be returned because they were sick in Canada.4.What Steven Monfort5s attitude towards the specia
35、l type of diplomacy?A.Encouraging.B.Uncaring.C.Disapproving.D.Doubtful.5.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To tell us how to feed pandas properly.B.To call on people to love pandas in the world.C.To introduce the furry black and white ambassador.D.To explain why“panda diplomacy is stopped.五To:Dav
36、id Russel From:Alyssa MeUerVDate:January 12Subject:MeetingsDear Mr.Russel,Welcome to work here for a few days.I am writing to let you know thatRoger Williams,one of our staff members,will pick you up at the airport onSunday evening.We have a hotel arrangement for you just next to our officebuilding.
37、As a popular writer of childrens literature,you will be giving apresentation in our boardroom.All of us are expecting the new contents in yourbooks,which will surely include your understanding of childrens literature.Wehope to learn more from you about how to efficiently organize contents anddevelop
38、 written communication skills.At your request,I was about to arrangeseveral meetings with your coauthors to discuss revisions to your series ofchildrens stories,which will be an important part during your stay here.Because of the tight schedule,you will probably have some busy days here.Butwe will t
39、ry our best to ensure that you can have a high efficiency.All details areprovided below.Mon.9:00 a.m.Presentation on new contents11:00 a.m.Lunch meeting with Thomas Wood(illustrator)Tue.9:30 a.m.Breakfast with Gary Willson(book designer)11:20 a.m.Conference call with Scott West(the CEO of Walter Pub
40、lishing)After the final meeting on Wednesday,we will drive you to West TownStation by 4:00 p.m.Your train from the station to the airport will depart at 4:30p.m.and your flight is scheduled to leave at 6:10 p.m.2:00 p.m.Meeting with Hank Willis about some of the chaptersWed.9:00 a.m.Meeting with Geo
41、rg Hoffmann to translate some documents into English11:00 a.m.Editing session with Jose WrightIf there is anything unsuitable for the arrangement,please let me know andwe will adjust the schedule as soon as possible.Looking forward to meeting you next week.Alyssa1 .What is the purpose of the email?A
42、.To provide a work schedule.B.To make a travel arrangement.C.To propose an adaptation of the storybooks.D.To inform Mr.Russel of a schedule change.2.What can we learn about Mr.Russel?A.He is attending a book fair.B.He is drafting a research proposal.C.He is advertising childrens storybooks.D.He is w
43、orking with others on a project.3.When is Mr.Russel expected to discuss the contents of his storybooks?A.At 11:00 a.m.on Monday.B.At 11:20 a.m.on Tuesday.C.At 2:00 p.m.on Tuesday.D.At 9:00 a.m.on Wednesday.六Today,we study literature from a young age-learning about our histories,faraway worlds and in
44、fluential people.Whether we notice or not,these stories-both fiction and non-fiction-guide us throughout our lives.They allow us tosee the world through anothers eyes,open up our world and teach us aboutevery subject known to man.Despite their importance,many people throw out their old books-layingw
45、aste the wisdom that lies on each page.In an effort to save this knowledge andshare it with those less fortunate,a garbage man in Bogota,Colombia has beensaving thrown-away books for 20 years and sharing them with those in need.“I hated to see all the books in the dustbins of wealthier neighborhoods
46、.So Istarted to rescue them,said Gutierrez.The first book he found was a copy ofthe classic novel Anna Karenina.The Tolstoy book was later joined by TheLittle Prince,Sophies World,The Iliad and a number of novels.Today,he hascollected around 25,000 books.His growing collection didnt go unnoticed.Gut
47、ierrezs neighbors were soonborrowing the books to help with their childrens homework.There was a lackof them in our neighborhood,so we started to help,said Gutierrez.The ground floor of Gutierrezs home is now fled with books,from floor toceiling.Over spilling with books,he opened it up as a free lib
48、rary,with the helpof his wife Luz Gutierrez and their three children.Word eventually spread around about Gutierrez and his books.Most of thebooks now come from donations.He now travels around the country,deliveringfree books to poor and remote districts.The library,named“The Strength ofWords,has don
49、ated books to some 235 schools,institutions and communitylibraries across Colombia.l.How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A.By stating some facts.B.By contradicting a theory.C.By describing a scene.D.By referring to documents.2.What did the Tolstoy book mean to Gutierrez?A.A heavy fin
50、ancial burden.B.A companion in difficult times.C.The beginning of his charity campaign.D.One of his greatest achievements in life.3.Which saying does Gutierrezs story lead us to believe?A.A good book is a light to the soul.B.A bad beginning makes a bad ending.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.One