【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文话题10篇训练之二十六（14页word版）

【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文话题10篇训练之二十六（14页word版）

‎2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文话题10篇训练之二十六 ‎ [一]‎ Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons(#l13/)in our brains.‎ Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something. our brain imitate(模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.‎ Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to(for example: "The hand took hold of the ball" ). the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example.actually taking hold of a ball).‎ Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.‎ Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and Interact(互动). Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent(相等物) for neuroscience of what Einstein' s theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well perhaps you' ll understand why.‎ ‎29. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means" ".‎ A. set off. B cut off. C. built up. D. broken up.‎ ‎30. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons ‎ A. determine our knowledge and language abilities.‎ B. control human physical actions and feelings.‎ C. result in bad behavior and social disorders.‎ D. relate to human behavior and interaction.‎ ‎31. What is the passage mainly about?‎ A. Functions of mirror neurons. B. Problem of mirror neurons.‎ C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Ways to find mirror neurons.‎ 参考答案：29. A 30. D 31. A ‎ ‎[二]‎ Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels from British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.‎ Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.‎ When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.‎ If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.‎ ‎28. What does the author seem to like about cherries?‎ A. They contain protein. B. They are high in vitamin A.‎ C. They have a pleasant taste. D. They are rich in antioxidants.‎ ‎29. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?‎ A. To make them smell better. B. To keep their colour.‎ C. To speed up their ripening. D. To improve their nutrition.‎ ‎30.. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?‎ A. A dessert. B. A drink.‎ C. A container. D. A machine.‎ ‎31. From which is the text probably taken?‎ A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.‎ C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure.‎ 参考答案： 28---31CBDB ‎ ‎[三]‎ If you want to be a volunteer, you have to answer the following typical questions. Do you want to work with people, animals or machines? Do you want to work indoors or outdoors, directly serve people in need or serve people behind the scenes? Every year, thousands of people in the west offer volunteer service. Volunteering greatly strengthens the community because it helps the old, the young, the weak, the sick, and the disabled and the injured to solve problems.‎ Volunteers usually help in many different ways. They may give people advice, offer friendship to the young, drive the elderly to church (if up to the driving age), advise kids against drugs, work as assistants in schools or nursing homes, raise funds, plant trees, help out in local libraries and do many other things. Volunteering can be a few hours a week or a few hours a month. Anybody who wants to serve people in need can become a volunteer.‎ In fact, the art of volunteering is a process of both giving and receiving. Volunteering allows volunteers to meet new people, make new friends and mix with people from all walks of life. Volunteering is an excellent way to experiment and try out new techniques and skills, discover your individual talents and explore career choice. Being a volunteer will take you on a wonderful journey and help you learn more than what you can get from books.‎ ‎25. As a volunteer, only when you grow old enough can you _______.‎ A. plant trees on hills B. give advice to others C. drive the elderly to church D. help out in local libraries ‎26. How is the second paragraph mainly developed?‎ A. By discussing. B. By comparing.‎ C. By giving explanations. D. By listing examples.‎ ‎27. It can be inferred from the passage that to be a volunteer, _______.‎ A. you can do experiments B. you can get something valuable C. you need to work very long D. you must be very strong ‎28. What’s the best title of the passage?‎ A. Volunteer Service in the West B. How to Hunt for Jobs ‎ C. How to Make Friends D. How to Work with Animals 参考答案： 25-28 CDBA ‎[四]‎ Sir John Gurdon, a British scientist, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2012, said he had predicted at the time of his frog experiments that the successful cloning of a mammal would happen within 50 years, and that “maybe the same answer is appropriate” for the step to human cloning. Parents who lose children in accidents may be able to clone “copies” to replace them then.‎ Although any attempt to clone an entire human would raise complex moral issues, the biologist claimed people would soon overcome their concerns if the technique became medically useful. Cloning was regarded with extreme doubts when it was first developed but became widely accepted after the birth of Louise Brown, the first “testtube baby”. He said, “When my first frog experiments were done, an American reporter asked how long it would be before these things could be done in mammals or humans. I said, ’Well, it could be anytime between 10 years and 100 years — how about 50 years？’ It turned out that it wasn’t far off the mark as far as Dolly was concerned. Maybe the same answer is appropriate.” Sir John added that cloning a human being effectively means making an identical twin, and doctors would therefore simply be “copying what nature has already produced”．‎ The average vote on allowing parents of deceased children, who are no longer fertile (能生育的), to create another by using the mother’s eggs and skin cells from the first child, thinking the technique was safe and effective, is 60 percent in favor. The reasons for “no” are usually that the new children would feel they are some sort of replacements for something.‎ ‎33．Sir John predicted the human cloning would be a reality in ________ at ‎ most.‎ A．about 100 years　　　 B．about 50 years ‎ C． about 60 years D．about 10 years ‎34．According to the text, which statement is NOT true?‎ A．Human cloning is creating something that didn’t exist before.‎ B．Human cloning is still a controversial topic.‎ C．Sir John is positive about the future of human cloning.‎ D．Louise Brown is the first “testtube baby”．‎ ‎35．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.‎ A．most people cast doubt on John’s experiments B．human cloning is and will be only a dream C．human cloning may be realized someday D．few children love to be cloned in the future 参考答案：33-35．BAC ‎[五]‎ Phillip‎ Island is a small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Australia, about 140 km from Melbourne. On the island you can see koalas, kangaroos and the main attraction, the Penguin Parade（归巢）on Summerland Beach.‎ As dusk was approaching, we made our way down to the beach, as did everyone else. On the beach was a stone grandstand, rather cold on the behind, so bring a coat or blanket to sit on. As it got darker, people talked less, keeping an eye out on the beach to see the arrival of that first penguin. ‎ Suddenly there was movement at the edge of the surf and all heads turned as one. There, standing by the edge of the water was the smallest penguin we had ever seen. He looked left, then right, as if he was considering crossing a busy road and then he ran quickly across to the sand dunes and the penguin holes.‎ He must have been the scout(侦查员), because after him, there came groups of penguins, some consisted of two or three penguins, and some had about ten or fifteen, but they all made the same mad dash across the sand into the holes, as if they couldn't get there fast enough. The groups started to lessen and finally no more penguins ‎ emerged from the sea.‎ We sat on the grandstand for a while, not talking, just feeling awed(敬畏的) at what we'd just seen. Neither of us had ever seen penguins in the wild before, only in zoos and it was an amazing feeling.‎ You could see the penguins here every evening and morning, but they weren't in cages or in small pools. The sea was their playground and it is a sight we would definitely recommend to anyone.‎ You weren't allowed to take flash photographs as it scared them. After the penguins had gone to their holes, you could walk along boardwalks and see them there. That's got to be worth a look.‎ ‎24. What does the text mainly talk about?‎ ‎ A. The main attraction on Phillip‎ ‎Island.‎ ‎ B. The Penguin Parade on Summerland‎ ‎Beach.‎ ‎ C. The beautiful scenery on Phillip‎ ‎Island.‎ ‎ D. How to protect the penguins on Phillip‎ ‎Island.‎ ‎25. Which of the following shows the right order of the Penguin Parade?‎ ‎ a. The smallest penguin stands in front of the parade and looks around.‎ ‎ b. Groups of penguins go after the smallest penguin and dash into the holes.‎ ‎ c. The smallest penguin runs quickly to the holes.‎ ‎ d. The penguins appear as a whole.‎ ‎ e. There are no more penguins on the sea.‎ ‎ A. d a c b e B. a b c d e C. a c d b e D. d a b c e ‎26. The text is intended for ___________.‎ ‎ A. teachers B. Parents C. kids D. travelers ‎27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A. The best time to see penguins is at noon. ‎ B. You could take photos at any time.‎ C. You could see penguins at dawn. ‎ D. You could play with the penguins.‎ 参考答案：24-27. BCDC ‎[六]‎ Patients with light or moderate depression can be successfully treated by swimming with dolphins, researchers said on Saturday.‎ The study was carried out in Honduras, including patients who were thought by the doctors with light of moderate depression coming from the United States and Honduras.‎ For two weeks, half of the group swam and snorkeled (潜泳) with dolphins for an hour a day. At the same time the other half group carried out the same type of water activities, but with the absence of dolphins. Researchers want to find out the influence of water and the natural setting.‎ All the study volunteers didn’t continue to take any drugs or psychotherapy ( 心理治疗) at least for weeks before the start of the study and did not take any drugs during the study, said the researchers from the division of clinical Psychiatry at t e the University of Leicester Medical School.‎ By the end of the study, those people who swam with the dolphins had a greater average reduction in their depressive symptoms than those who did not.‎ The researchers noted that the study supports the theory of biophilia, which thinks that human health and well-being depends partly on the human connection with the natural world. The findings appeared in the issue of the British Medical Journal.‎ Coming from the Greek, biophilia means “love of life”, and it has been developed by biologists to reflect the humans’ natural tendency to connect with nature and animals, leading to interactions and positive emotions that result in psychological treatment.‎ ‎28. Why didn’t the volunteers take drugs before and during the study?‎ A. Because the drugs had no effect at all.‎ B. Because they didn’t want to take drugs.‎ C. Because the result of study might be affected.‎ D. Because they wanted to make the study easier.‎ ‎29. What can we infer from the text?‎ A. We should often swim with dolphins.‎ B. Nature and animals are important to human beings.‎ C. Dolphins need to be protected by human beings.‎ D. There are no effective drugs to treat depression.‎ ‎30. Which of the following statements about biophilia is TRUE?‎ A. The English word means “love of life”. B. The biologists understand it in a new way.‎ C. Actually we don’t use the word any longer. D. It’s a new way to swim with dolphins.‎ ‎31. What’s the main idea of the text?‎ A. Swimming with dolphins can treat depression.‎ B. Patients with depression like swimming with dolphins.‎ C. What’s the relationship between dolphins and people?‎ D. Dolphins are smarter than other animals.‎ 参考答案：28-31. CBBA ‎[七]‎ We are surrounded every day by thousands of chemicals. These chemicals have been found to be safe on their own. But are they still “safe” if mixed with other chemicals? That’s the big question.‎ On its own, each chemical seems harmless. But in combination with other chemicals, they may become deadly. That is the finding of a two-year study by a high-profile task force of scientists. The task force was told to investigate the cancer-causing possibility of chemical mixtures. ‎ Linda Gulliver was one of 174 scientists on the task force. Their job was to study the cancer-causing potential of 85 chemicals. All 85 are said to be common in the environment.‎ Ms Gulliver explains that chemicals have the potential to form dangerous mixtures. Even simple minerals can become dangerous when mixed with chemicals ‎ found in plastics or beauty products. While the chemicals are safe on their own, she says, the researchers found that many chemical compound cause cancer in human cells.‎ Working in groups, the scientists explored how different chemical mixtures could lead to cancer. Ms Gulliver’s team looked at the ability of different combinations to support the increase of malignant (恶性的) human cells.‎ She says the big issue—what she calls “the $ 64 million dollar question” — is, “Which common, everyday chemicals do people need to avoid?”‎ ‎“The $ 64 million dollar question that everybody wants to ask is, ‘Which chemicals should we be looking out for?’ And the answer to that is, ‘We don’t know yet.’”‎ She says the current way to identify whether chemicals cause cancer is to test them one at a time. This method leads, she adds, to a long list of supposedly “safe” chemicals. She and her team say that approach needs to change.‎ ‎“We definitely need certain research to find out what mixtures of chemicals would be more harmful than others; what groups of chemicals, when together, would produce more harmful effects. And at the moment, that is not known.”‎ ‎32. The purpose of the researchers’ work is ______.‎ A. to find ways to protect human cells B. to study the character of the chemicals C. to study the cancer-causing possibility of mixtures D. to study how deadly the chemicals in our homes are ‎33. According to Ms Gulliver’s words, their research work is _______.‎ A. still limited B. completely successful C. practical to other researchers D. not well received ‎34. What’s the best title of the passage?‎ A. Chemicals are everywhere ‎ B. Chemicals can lead to cancer C. What is in chemicals in our daily life?‎ D. Mixture of safe chemicals may cause cancer ‎35. What can be inferred from the passage?‎ A. Harmful chemicals are throughout our homes.‎ B. Scientists know which mixture does harm to our health.‎ C. Researchers have quick approaches to study the chemicals.‎ D. It is hard to tell what mixture of chemicals is harmful.‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎ 32~35 CADD ‎[八]‎ Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are healthier than housewives. Evidence shows that the jobless are in poorer health than jobholders. An investigation shows that whenever the unemployment rate increases by 1%, the death rate increases by 2%. All this comes down to one point, work is helpful to health.‎ Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy away from loneliness. Researches show that people feel unhappy, worried and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are busy. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as a bridge between man and reality. By work people come into contact with each other. By collective activity they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work means the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him ill.‎ Besides, work gives one a sense of fulfillment and a sense of achievement. Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When a writer finishes his writing or a doctor successfully operates on a patient or a teacher sees his students grow, they are happy beyond words.‎ From the above we can come to the conclusion that the more you work the happier and healthier you will be. Let us work hard and study hard and live a happy and healthy life. ‎ ‎25. The underlined word “average” in Paragraph 1 means ______. ‎ A. healthy   B. lazy   C. ordinary  D. poor ‎ ‎26. The reason why housewives are not as healthy as career women is that ______. ‎ A. housewives are poorer than career women ‎ B. housewives have more children than career women C. housewives have less chance to communicate with others D. housewives eat less food than career women ‎ ‎27. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraph 2? ‎ A. Busy people have nothing to do at home. B. High achievers don’t care about their families.‎ C. There is no friendship and warmth at home. D. A satisfying job helps to keep one healthy.‎ ‎28. The best title for this passage may be _____. ‎ A.  People Should Find a Job B.  Working Hard Is Good for Health C.  People Should Make More Friends by Work D. The Loss of Work Means the Loss of Everything 参考答案： 25-28．CCDB ‎ [九]‎ This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor. Smart socks, which can teach to dance, may be the answer for anyone with two left feet.‎ The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills. Thanks to the socks, users can accurately record not only how far and fast they run but also how well. It means the user maximizes their performance, and reduces damage to body and prevents hurt. The hi-tech socks are made of special fibers that watch the movements of your feet. They look, feel and can be washed like normal clothes.‎ Sensors（传感器）record each movement and send it by an ankle transmitter（脚踝发射器）to a smart phone. Then a “virtual coach” application shows the information and can tell the user what they are doing wrong, and help to improve skill in any task with feet.‎ The socks should be useful to athletes and weekend joggers. "People think running is so easy and of course everybody can do it but not necessarily safely and well, "Dr Davide Vigano said. A recent study showed that between 60 and 80 percent of runners got hurt per year. This is pretty much more than any other human activity. Researchers say the technology can also be developed to teach people how to dance, ‎ play sports such as golf, or even to help to teach women to walk better in high heels.‎ Mr. Vigano said, “People could all benefit from the idea. We have had interest from all sorts of sports, like skiing, football, cycling and golf. Anything where you have to use your feet can use it. It could even be put in high heels to help women walk in them safely.”‎ Socks are just the start, and the technology could be used in gloves, hats and boots. The socks, anklet and software package, are expected to be sold for around￡120,which will go on sale in March.‎ ‎28.What does the underlined part "anyone with two left feet" refer to?‎ A. People who are disabled.‎ B. People who are interested in dancing.‎ C. People who are not good at dancing.‎ D. People who invented the socks.‎ ‎29.What's special about fibers that the socks are made of?‎ A. They feel much softer than normal clothes.‎ B. They can monitor the movement of feet.‎ C. They are expensive to produce.‎ D. They act as a smart phone for users.‎ ‎30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the socks?‎ A. They can improve the skill of running.‎ B. They can help women walk better in high heels.‎ C. They can teach people to dance well.‎ D. They can be worn for days without washing.‎ ‎31. According to Dr. Vigano, .‎ A. everyone can make good use of the smart socks B. users can run as fast as they like with the socks C. 60 to 80 percent of runners would like to buy the smart socks D. no runners will get hurt, thanks to the socks 参考答案：28-31 CBDA ‎ ‎[十]‎ Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida ‎ It is best known as the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure. ‎ It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.‎ PI-O Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil The PI-O Indoor Theme Park features (以……为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley (保龄球场), a mirror maze (迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on the sea, and a private reception room. ‎ ‎“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains owner Jocelyne Pinard. She noted how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids — such as the ‘ball rooms’ full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.‎ Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals (个人) and $64 for families. ‎ Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building-block (积木) toys.‎ The park is open every single day. Adults: $35; Ages 3-15 and 60+: $26. Buy online and save $3 per person.‎ Wonder La Theme Park in India Wonder La is a world class amusement park. It’s modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water based and nine especially for small children. If you love getting wet, don’t miss the Rain Disco ‎ — an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.‎ Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holiday and Festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult / child — $13.50; Family ticket (for any four people) — $50.00; Children 3 and under — Free.‎ ‎25. If Jim is free this Sunday, he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT _____. ‎ A. Islands of Adventure B. PI-O ‎ C. Legoland Windsor D. Wonder La ‎ ‎26. How is PI-O Indoor Theme Park mainly different from other parks? ‎ A. It is much safer. B. It features more rides. ‎ C. It is much cheaper. D. It offers more activities. ‎ ‎27. If a couple want to visit Legoland Windsor Theme Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online? ‎ A. $96. B. $87. C. $93. D. $70. ‎ ‎28. Which of the following about Wonder La Theme Park is NOT true? ‎ A. It is located in India. ‎ B. It is free for Children 3 and under. ‎ C. There are nine rides especially for small children. ‎ D. The Rain Disco lets children enjoy cool rain while dancing. ‎ 参考答案：‎ ‎25. A 26. A 27. B 28. D