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1、40分阅读限时练限时练一.阅读理解A(2021昆明市“三诊一模”高三复习教学质量检测)Explore the History of Jazz andCelebrate the Lunar New YearHere is a sample of some events for this week and how to tune in.Note that events are likely to change after publication.MondayExplore the history of jazz in Washington with the musician，broadcaster
2、 and historian Ken Avis，as he discusses what made the city a capital and how the music has changed through the years.This event，presented by the Smithsonian Associates，costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers.Registration closes two hours before the event.When：6：45 p.m.Where：smithsonianassociate
3、s.org/ticketing/tickets/music-city-dcWednesdayCelebrate the Lunar New Years unique food traditions in a talk from the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M.Sackler Gallery.Jan Stuart，the Melvin R.Seiden organizer of Chinese art，will present works from the museums collection，and Lydia Chang of the Peter
4、Chang restaurant empire，will share stories about her familys celebratory dishes.This event is free，and attendance is capped at 500.When：6 p.m.Where：asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebrationSaturdayJoin Ensemble NYC for an evening of love songs.Featuring well-known artists，the event will include pieces
5、like Gioachino Rossinis Una voce poco fa and Mozarts L ci darem la mano.A part of the money will be donated to West Side Campaign Against Hunger.Tickets are need-based and can be purchased for as little as $10.When：7：30 p.m.Where：musae.me/ensemblenyc/experience/889/canzone-damoreSundayDance with you
6、r little ones while listening to a special concert from the Laurie Berkner Band.In a live performance，Ms.Berkner，a childrens recording artist，will play family-friendly songs，dance to animations and even introduce special guests.Tickets are $20，and give viewers access to both the 12 p.m.and 5 p.m.sho
7、ws.When：12 p.m.or 5 p.m.Where：【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了本周的一些活动安排，包括活动内容、时间和价格等。1.How much will you pay for the jazz event if you are not a member?A.$10. B.$20. C.$25. D.$30.答案 D 细节理解题。根据第一则信息中的“This event，presented by the Smithsonian Associates，costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers.”可知，非会员需要支付30美元。
8、2.Where can you learn about Chinese artworks?AB.smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/music-city-dcC.asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebrationD.musae.me/ensemblenyc/experience/889/canzone-damore答案 C 细节理解题。根据第二则信息中的“Jan Stuart，the Melvin R.Seiden organizer of Chinese art，will present works from th
9、e museums collection”以及其网址“asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebration”可知，答案为C。3.When is probably the best time for a family attendance?A.On Monday. B.On Wednesday.C.On Saturday. D.On Sunday.答案 D 细节理解题。根据第四则信息中的“Dance with your little ones.a childrens recording artist，will play family-friendly songs”可知，这
10、是最适合家庭参加的活动，该活动时间为周日。B(2021成都市高三第二次诊断)North Americans value independence，and Europeans value togetherness.I never fully understood that stereotype until two months ago，when I left Canada for a 4-month period in a lab in France.On my first day，Pierre，a Ph.D.student，tapped me on my shoulder and asked，
11、“Coffee？”I nodded and followed him to the common room，where other grad students were filing in.I sat there，cautiously sipping the bitter liquid and trying hard not to reveal my uncultured taste，while lab chatter filled the air.Coffee breaks are a ceremonial part of lab culture here.The chatter somet
12、imes turns to serious scientific topics.But mostly，the meet-ups offer a chance to wind down，to share stories about life inside and outside the lab and to sympathize with people who understand what youre going through.The lighthearted atmosphere and sense of community is a welcome contrast to my life
13、 in Canada，where I spent most of my workdays in isolation.I went into the lab each morning with set goals for my day.At lunch，Id keep my eyes glued to my computer while I fed forkfuls of salad into my mouth，trying to power through my to-do list.For 9 months，I struggled to figure out why I couldnt ex
14、actly copy the results of another study.I didnt want to trouble my advisor too much.I was also hesitant to ask my labmates for help.How much we were missing！Researchers need community because good ideas dont just come from reading literature and thinking deep thoughts.Its helpful to bounce ideas off
15、 others，and，to have a venue to share the day-to-day ups and downs of life.Would coffee breaks have solved all my problems？Probably not.But I think sharing ideas with my peers would have helped solve my research dilemma.My time in France has taught me that its important to create space for organic co
16、nversations about lab life.A scientist can feel isolated，but its not necessarily so when youre connected to a supportive community.【语篇解读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。作者拿现在在法国的工作生活和过去在加拿大的生活做对比，感叹“支持性圈子”的重要性。4.How did the author feel when he drank coffee for the first time in France?A.A little nervous. B.Very happy.C.S
17、omewhat excited. D.Quite curious.答案 A 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，作者坐在那儿，小心地啜饮着发苦的液体，努力不暴露自己的品位。由此可推知，作者坐在那儿要伪装自己，应该是有点紧张。5.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.Cultural ceremonies in France.B.Various topics of the chatter.C.The benefits of coffee breaks.D.Lab culture in France.答案 C 段落大意题。浏览第二段的内容可知，咖啡休息
18、是实验室文化仪式感的一部分，人们可以讨论严肃的科学话题，但大多数情况下它提供了一个喘口气的机会，人们可以分享生活中的故事。由此可知，第二段主要讲了咖啡休息的好处。6.What was the authors life like back in Canada?A.Comfortable and fulfilled. B.Busy and lonely.C.Tense but satisfactory. D.Boring but healthy.答案 B 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句尤其是“in Canada，where I spent most of my workdays in isolati
19、on”可知，作者在加拿大是孤独的；再根据第三段中的“I went into the lab each morning.into my mouth”可知，作者在实验室非常忙碌。7.Why does the author write this passage?A.To introduce the coffee break in Europe.B.To explain the difference between cultures.C.To recall his personal experience in France.D.To convey the importance of a support
20、ive circle.答案 D 写作意图题。通读全文可知，作者描述了自己在法国实验室的经历，并将其与自己在加拿大的生活对比，由此作者意识到，一个科学家可能会感到被孤立，但当你与一个支持你的团体建立联系时，情况就不一定是这样了。由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是表达一个支持自己的圈子的重要性。C(2021沈阳市高三质量监测二)One of the tallest wooden buildings in Europe，a 98m timber (木材) mixture skyscraper (摩天大楼)，is to rise in Berlin.The 29-storey WoHo tower，to
21、 be designed by a firm of Norwegian architects，is intended to be a “lighthouse project” for low-carbon construction，towering over Potsdamer Platz and the Landwehr Canal.Its core，including lifts and a staircase，is to be built around a steel-reinforced concrete structure but the rest of the building，i
22、ncluding flats，offices，cafes and a kindergarten，will be fashioned from wooden beams (横梁) and panels.“As Norwegians，we are used to working a lot with timber，”Nicolai Riise，CEO of the Mad Architects Practice，said.“Timber demonstrates sustainability from top to bottom.Its carbon footprint is close to z
23、ero and its a fantastic building material.If you look at this in a broader way，its one of the ways we are going to be able to beat the climate crisis.”Wooden skyscrapers，once regarded as an unprofitable pipe dream，have become a realistic prospect with the coming of cross-laminated building technique
24、s and more flexible planning laws.Because these structures parts are fitted with care，they can be far lighter than their concrete equivalents (相等的东西) and are thought to be relatively resistant to fire.A cubic meter of wood can also absorb an estimated ton of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.Larg
25、er wooden structures are planned elsewhere.London is examining blueprints for the 300-meter Oakwood Tower.Another project in Tokyo could rise to 350m.【语篇解读】 本文是新闻报道。文章报道了将由挪威设计公司设计的29层WoHo塔，它将是欧洲最高的木制建筑之一。8.What can we know about WoHo tower?A.It will be among the tallest in Europe.B.It will be mostl
26、y made of wood.C.It is designed by a Norwegian architect.D.Its core is to be built with timber.答案 B 细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容可知，WoHo塔除了其内核是钢筋混凝土，其他都是由木头建造的。9.Why do Norwegians prefer using timber to construct buildings?A.Timber is too flexible.B.Timber is easy to process.C.Timber is eco-friendly.D.Timber is m
27、ulti-functional.答案 C 推理判断题。根据文章第五段中的“Its carbon footprint is.we are going to be able to beat the climate crisis.”可知，挪威人更喜欢用木材修建建筑物的原因是木材的碳足迹接近于零，所以木材是环保的。10.What makes it possible to build wooden skyscrapers?A.The concrete equivalents.B.Creative planning.C.Fire-resistant materials.D.New building tec
28、hniques.答案 D 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“Wooden skyscrapers.building techniques and more flexible planning laws.”可知，新的建筑技术使得建造木制摩天大楼有了可能。11.In which section of a newspaper can you find this text?A.Architecture. B.Comment.C.Literature. D.Business.答案 A 文章出处题。本文主要介绍了将由挪威设计公司设计的29层的WoHo塔，一座98米的木制混合摩天大楼，因此会出现在报纸中的
29、建筑艺术部分。D(2021甘肃省第二次高考诊断)When whales die and sink to the ocean floor，their bodiesknown as whale fallsprovide rich nutrients for other creatures of the deep.Chinese scientists found a whale fall in the South China Sea during a recent scientific research voyage.It was the first time that Chinese resear
30、chers had run across this rare type of ecosystem.It was an important discovery，showing Chinas progress in deep-sea exploration technology，said Xie，a professor at Sun Yat-sen University.During the 24-day deep-sea exploration from March 10 to April 2，60 scientists conducted 22 dives and successfully c
31、ompleted a number of scientific tasks.The research aimed to gather information about the key process of typical seamount ecosystems in the western Pacific Ocean.The whale fall was found in a seamount 1，600 meters deep in the central South China Sea.Though the whale fall was only about 3 meters long，
32、it was of great importance in understanding the sea ecosystems，Xie said.There were dozens of white armored shrimps，red shrimps and several eels found near the whale fall.The eels were eating the tail muscles of the whale fall.This showed that the whale died not long ago and that the whale fall was s
33、till in the first stage of decomposition and thus had rare value for long-term observation，Xie said.Like cold springs，whale falls are homes for creatures of the deep.In the northern Pacific Ocean，they have supported the survival of at least 12，490 kinds of organismsclassed in 43 speciesand promoted
34、prosperity far beneath the surface，according to data from the university.【语篇解读】 本文是新闻报道。在最近的一次科学研究航行中，中国科学家在中国南海发现了一头鲸鱼的尸体。这是中国研究人员第一次遇到这种罕见的生态系统类型。12.What do we know about the whale fall in the South China Sea?A.It was found on March 10.B.It is a rare sea ecosystem.C.It is a kind of cold spring.D.I
35、t was found 3 meters deep in the sea. 答案 B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was the first time that Chinese researchers had run across this rare type of ecosystem.”可知，这是中国研究人员第一次遇到这种罕见的生态系统类型。13.How is Paragraph 3 organized?A.By giving data. B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions D.By making a contrast.答案 A 推
36、理判断题。第三段出现了一些数据，“60 scientists”“22 dives”“1，600 meters”，这些数据旨在说明这次鲸落被发现的过程及鲸落的意义。14.What does the underlined word “prosperity” in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Change. B.Disappearance.C.Richness. D.Tourism.答案 C 词句猜测题。根据画线词前面的“they have supported the survival of at least 12，490 kinds of organism
37、s”，可知，鲸鱼尸体支持了至少 12 490种生物的生存，这会促进深海的繁荣。15.What does the text mainly tell about?A.A deep-sea exploration led by China.B.A whale fall found in the South China Sea.C.Chinas progress in deep-sea exploration technology.D.The protection of deep-sea biodiversity resources in China.答案 B 文章大意题。浏览全文我们可知本文是新闻报
38、道。在最近的一次科学研究航行中，中国科学家在中国南海发现了一头鲸鱼的尸体。这是中国研究人员第一次遇到这种罕见的生态系统类型。故选B项。.七选五(2021济南市高中三年级学情诊断考试)Critical thinking means absorbing important information and using that to form a decision or an opinion of your own._1_ But luckily，its something you can train yourself to do better.One of the most important p
39、arts of thinking critically is learning what details matter.Were exposed to so much information and so many different opinions every day that its really easy to get lost in the details._2_Knowing which details matter is the first part of critical thinking，but its pretty useless if you dont know what
40、 types of questions to ask next._3_ Its important to always ask yourself why something is important and how it connects to things you already know.As you do that，you train your brain to think critically about more information you come across.As with anything，if you want to get good at critical think
41、ing，you need to practice it every day._4_ This could be casual observations or a notebook with opinions，but the point is to write every single day.Likewise，participating in a healthy debate with friends is great practice._5_ The more knowledge you gain，the better youll become at thinking about it.Th
42、at doesnt mean you should be constantly thinking about thinking，but the end result is a brain that automatically forms better arguments，clear ideas，and creative solutions to problems.A.Critical thinking doesnt end.B.It doesnt always come naturally to us.C.Critical thinking cant be learned in school.
43、D.You should question all the provided details.E.One easy way to do this is to keep a journal of some kind.F.After all，thinking critically and asking questions go hand in hand.G.Subsequently，we need to train ourselves to learn which details matter.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。批判性思维并不是与生俱来的，但是你可以训练自己以做得更好。文章介绍了一些培养
44、批判性思维的方法。1.B 考查上下文衔接。根据空后一句中的But可知，空处内容与空后句子的内容形成对比，空后一句提到批判性思维可以通过训练来提高，故B项“它并不总是我们与生俱来的”符合语境。2.G 考查上下文衔接。本段主要讲了批判性思维的最重要的部分之一是明白什么细节是重要的以及这样做的原因。故设空处应与找出重要细节有关，G项“随后，我们需要训练自己去明白哪些细节是重要的”与上文衔接。3.F 考查上下文衔接。根据空前一句“了解哪些细节是重要的是批判性思维的首要部分，但是如果你不知道接下来要问什么类型的问题，它就是非常无用的。”可知，空处应阐释批判性思维与问问题的关系，因此选F。4.E 考查上下文衔接。根据空后一句中的“This”可知，其需要指代上文中出现的内容，又根据空后一句中的“casual observations or a notebook with opinions”及“write every single day”可推知，空处内容应与此相关，E项中的“keep a journal of some kind”符合语境。5.A 考查上下文衔接。根据空后一句“你获得的知识越多，你就会变得更善于思考它。”可知，A项“批判性思维不会停止”与下文内容衔接。