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1、2020年 高 考英语阅读理解30篇专项复习【名师精选考题预测，值得下载练习】ASt Andrews & the Fishing Villages of FifeAn ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and old-fashioned coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife. Places you llexploreForth Bridge An incredible engineering achievement, an
2、d a UNESCO World Heritage sight.Anstruther Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint（古色古香的）buildings of this traditional fishing village.St Andrews CathedralThis ruined cathedralwas once one of Scotlandmost ssplendid buildings.St Andrews Old Town Enjoy the 1,000 years of history as you explore the
3、old streets and ancient castle. 来源 : 学 , 科 , 网 The Old Course Golf was so popular in Scotland, but it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, the Home of Golf.Historic Village of Falkland This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful palace an
4、d a peaceful setting. Tour detailDeparts 09:30 RabbieCafes Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EGReturns 18:00 approxPrices? Adult price: 45 per person? Discount price:unfortunately, we don 40 per person (Seniors over 60 and children between 5 and 15; allow childrent under 5 years old on the tour)
5、Important information? Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes? Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter Tour inclusions? Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini -coach? Air conditioning as standard? The stories and services of a Rabbiedriver -guide s Tour exclusions? Entry fees to vis
6、itor attractions Customer reviews 来源 :Zxxk.ComA great day out. Fully recommend the tour. Gillian and Eric were not only friendly but very knowledgeable.Excellent tour guideM W Grzelak, posted on 15/02/2017First time but not my last. Grant was an excellent and intelligent guide who cherishes his Scot
7、tish heritage. The tour offered the best venues ( 场地 ) and just enough time to experience them.21. What do we know about the places included in the tour?A. Anstruther has a modern look.B. St. Andrews Cathedral is in good condition.C. There is an ancient castle in Falkland Village.D. Golf was once a
8、very popular sport in St Andrews.22. A 48-year-old father with his 16-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son should pay at least _.23. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the tour? A. Tour guide services are provided.B. Falkland Palace is open in December.C. The tour lasts for two days.D.
9、Entry fees to all attractions are included.BThat cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealin
10、g with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to
11、keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw w
12、as a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.Suddenly I wasn t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the d
13、oor and back to where I heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck pull up to thesidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside,“ Alisa Camacho?” Ith
14、ought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, andout jumped a small red- haired man with an amused look in his eyes.“ Is this whatyou re looking for?” he asked, holding up uaresmallshapesq.It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn t get much sleep thatbut I
15、 had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. Irealized that the city couldn t be a bad place as long as peoplengtowerehelp willieach other.24. How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?A. Cold and sick.B. Lucky and hopeful.C. Satisfied and cheerful.D.
16、Disappointed and helpless.25. According to Paragraph 1, what was the writer busy doing? A. She was solving her problem at the bank.B. She was taking part in various city activities. C. She was learning acting in an evening school.D. She was preparing for the first night show.26. On her way home the
17、writer_.A. lost her wallet unknowinglyB. was stopped by a garbage truck driverC. was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knifeD. found some homeless people following her27. What can we infer from the text?A. The writer would stop working at night.B. The writer would stay on in San Francisco.C. The
18、writer would make friends with the man.D. The writer would give up her job at the bank.CFinland is the happiest place on Earth, according to the 2018 World Happiness Report of 156 nations.The report, released Wednesday b y the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranks the count
19、ries of the world based on six differentcategories of well-being: income, freedom, trust, life expectancy, generosity and social support. This years report also pays special attention to the happiness of each country s immigrants.The U.S. dropped four spots from 2017 and landed in 18th place, and la
20、st year winner, Norway, came in second place followed by Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland.Rounding out the top 10 happiest countries was Canada in sixth place, then New Zealand, Sweden and Australia. The order of the top 10 nations changed from the 2017 list but the countries did not, according to t
21、he report.“ The most striking finding of the report is the remarkable consiste ncy between thehappiness of immigrants and the locally born,” Helliwell said in a statement.“ Although immigrants come from countries with very different levels of happiness, their reported life evaluations resemble those
22、 of other residents in their new countries. Those who move to happier countries gain, while those who move to lesshappy countries lose.”Other major world powers placed in significantly low spots on the list. Germany came in 15th, the UK was 19th followed by Japan in 54th place, Russia in 59th and Ch
23、ina in 86th.The report, based on surveys completed by citizen volunteers, came just under a week before World Happiness Day on March 20, when the UN declared to recognize“ the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and t
24、he importance of their recognition inpublic policy objectives”.28. The US ranked_ in 2017.A. 14B. 10C. 18D. 2229. What is the most significant finding of the report?A. That immigrants are different from residents in the country.B. That immigrants come from countries with different levels of happines
25、s.C. That immigrants become happy when they leave the country.D. That immigrants and locals feel the similar level of happiness.30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Happiness is no less important than any other aspect in life.B. People s happiness and-beingwell should be considered wh
26、en it comes to policy-making.C. The happiness report came under a week before World Happiness Day.D. What the UN declared was beneficial to all human beings.31. What is the best title of the passage?A. World Happiness Day.B. Happiness forever pursuit.C. Whats your happiness index(指数)?D. The 2018 Wor
27、ld Happiness Report.DBoomerang （回巢） children who return to live with their parents after university can be good for families, leading to closer, more supportive relationships and increased contact between the generations, a study has found.The findings contradict research published earlier this year
28、 showing that returningadult children trigger a significant decline in their parents - quality of life an being.The young adults taking part in the study were “ more positive than might have been expected about moving back home the shame is reduced as so m any of their peers are in the same position
29、, and they acknowledged the benefits of their parents financial and emotional support. Daughters were happier than sons, oftenslipping back easily into teenage patterns of behaviour, the study found.Parents on the whole were more uncertain, expressing concern about the likely duration of the arrange
30、ment and how to manage it. But they acknowledged that things were different for graduates today, who leave university with huge debts and fewer job opportunities.The families featured in the study were middle-class and tended to view theachievement of adult independence for their children as a“entsf
31、amily project”accepted that their children required support as university students and then asgraduates returning home, as they tried to find jobs paying enough to enable them to move out an d get on the housing ladder.“ However ” , the study says, -to-day tensions“day about the prospects of achievi
32、ngdifferent dimensions of independence, which in a few extreme cases came close to conflict, characterised the experi ence of a majority of parents and a little overhalf the graduates”.Areas of disagreement included chores, money and social life. While parents were keen to help, they also wanted dif
33、ferent relationships from those they had with their own parents, and continuing to support their adult children allowed them to remain close.32. What is the finding of the previous research? A. Boomerang children made their parents happier.B. The parents were looking forward to their children s retu
34、rn.C. The parentsquality of life became worse than before.D. Boomerang children never did any housework.33. The underlined word“ trigger”in Paragraph 2 may be besty replaced .bA. CauseB. defeatC. AriseD. allow34. What is the attitude of the college graduates towards returning home?A. They are ashame
35、d of turning to their parents for help.B. They are glad that they could come back.C. They are doubtful about whether they should return.D. They are proud to be independent from the family.35. What can be inferred as the reason for the“ boomerang children” phenomA. The children want to keep in closer
36、 touch with their parents.B. The parents are willing to provide support to their children.C. It is harder for the children to secure a satisfying job.D. There is more house work needed to be done by the children.阅读：A 篇：DCAB 篇：DDABC 篇：ADBDD 篇：CABC第一节（共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D
37、）中，选出最佳选项。AThe London Underground (The Tube)The main source of public transport in London revolves around the Underground (or the Tube as it is known to Londoners).This network of 12 lines can get you to most places in the center of the city quickly.Its almost necessary to get an Oyster Card or a Tr
38、avelcard. Single tickets are pricedstarting at the intentionally absurd( 荒谬的 )price of 4.80(Zone1-3),if you pay cash. Using an Oyster Card, a single fare is 2.30 if you are traveling within the central Zone 1.On hot days it is also advisable to take a bottle of water with you as Underground trains a
39、re not air-conditioned.Last trains leave central London at around 00:30 weekdays,23:30 Sundays. First trains leavethe suburbs at around 5:00.The Bus SystemOutside the center of London, Tube Stations are farther apart, so buses help fill the gaps. Also, the bus offers a cheaper alternative, even if i
40、t is a slower journey.Cash fares for London buses have been abolished-you cannot pay cash. A bus fare costs 1.50if people only use buses, and the fare is capped at 4.40 per day for Oyster or contactless card users.Light Rail and TrainsYou can think of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and the Tramli
41、nk as extensions of the Underground, Travelcards purchased at Tube Stations in East London. The DLR connects with a number of the other train services (including connections at Tower Hill or Bank Stations) and can be used to reach Greenwich, Canary Wharf, and Stratford.River ServicesThere are a numb
42、er of different routes along the River Thames, The faster commuter services operate all day from Greenwich Pier to Embankment and from Putney and Chelsea harbour to Blackfriars during Peak Hours only. These routeswill pass a number of places of interest including the Houses of Parliament and London
43、Bridge. A return fare from Putney to Blackfriars will cost about 12 pounds.National RailOnce you leave Central London or if you are traveling South of the River Thames, the best public transport option will often be National Rail. There are numerous connections to the Rail System from the Tube. Trav
44、elcards can be used for travel on the National Rail (but not the Heathrow Express). Oyster cards can be used up to Zone 6 except certain services including Heathrow Express, Heathrow Connect and HS1.21. When taking the London Underground, you _.A. should buy tickets with cashB. can go to any place i
45、n London quicklyC. can save more money with a single ticketD. are advised to take a bottle of water along on hot days22. If you use river services along the River Thames, you will pass_. A. London Bridge B. StratfordC. Canary Wharf D. Tower Hill23. To travel South of the River Thames, it is recommended that you use_. A. the London UndergroundB. the Bus SystemC. the DLR and the TramlinkD. National RailBI never meant to be a teacher. I watched my mother over the years, and I knew it wasnt forme.Going back to school to learn French and the