【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之十五（18页word版）

【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之十五（18页word版）

2019 届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题 10 篇训练之十五 [一] Across Britain, burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daughters rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers. But, according to a new study，we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year. Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work. Now，the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental labours, they would earn as much as ￡172, 000 a year. The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do, as well as the hours they are working, to determine the figure. This would make their yearly income ￡30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns. By analysing the numbers，it found the average mother works 119 hours a week,40 of which would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime. After questioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18, it found that, on most days, mums started their routine work at 7am and finished at around 11 pm. To calculate just how much mothers would earn from that labour，it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on ， including housekeeper, part－time lawyer, personal trainer and entertainer. Being a part－time lawyer，at ￡48.98 an hour，would prove to be the most profitable of the “mum jobs”， with psychologist (心理学家 ) a close second. It also asked mothers about the challenges they face, with 80 per cent making emotional(情感的) demand as the hardest thing about motherhood. Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends. The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on，Mother's Day. The emotional, physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never－ending, but children are also sources of great joy and happiness. Investing( 投 入 ) in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent. 文章大意：本文为说明文，题材为家庭生活类。文章通过数据分析，把母亲 在家里所做的工作用工资来衡量，说明母亲对家庭的贡献之大。 24．How much would a mother earn a year if working as the Prime Minister？__B__ A．￡30,000. B．￡142,000. C．￡172,000. D．￡202,000. 解析：细节理解题。由第三段最后一句 This would make their yearly income￡30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.和第二段最后一句中的 they would earn as much as￡172,000 a year 可知答案。 25．The biggest challenge for most mothers is from__A__. A．emotional demand B．low pay for work C．heavy workload D．lack of training 解析：细节理解题。由文章倒数第三段中的 with 80 per cent making emotional demand as che hardest thing about motherhood 可知选 A。 26．What is stressed in the last paragraph？__A__ A．Mothers' importance shows in family all year long. B．The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile. C．Mothers' devotion to children can hardly be calculated. D．Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return. 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句和最后一段的第一句话内容上的呼 应可知 A 项为最后一段强调的内容。 27．What can we conclude from the study？__C__ A．Mothers' working hours should be largely reduced. B．Mothers should balance their time for work and rest. C．Mothers' labour is of a higher value than it is realised. D．Mothers should be freed from housework for social life. 解析：推理判断题。通读全文可知 C 项正确。 [二] Patti Page, the top-selling female artist of the 1950s with more than 100 million records sold, died on January 1st,2013,when she was 85.She was one of the most beloved singers of the post-war era. Take her “Tennessee Waltz” for example, it sold more than 10 million copies and was her biggest hit. Born in Claremore, Oklahoma, a small town near Tulsa, Page originally dreamed of a career in commercial art. Her first job in the art department at a local radio station soon led to performing on her own 15-minute program. At age 20,Page was discovered by big-band leader Jack Rael, who quit his job to become her manager. In 1948,she signed her first recording contract(合同) with Mercury Records and two years later enjoyed her first hit record. She stayed with Mercury for the next 14 years and recorded hit after hit including: “With My Eyes Wide Open, I’m Dreaming”, and “Old Cape Cod”. Her last hit was “Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte”, recorded for the Bette Davis movie of the same name. And then, there was “Doggie in the Window”. The creative tune was a huge hit,but with its repeated barking sounds and silly lyrics(歌词),the song has been used by many people as an example of all that was wrong with pop music in the early 1950s. Throughout the 1950s,Patti Page made regular appearances on television variety shows and in 1957 she was chosen to host the musical program, “The Big Record”. The following year, Page appeared in her own CBS television series, “The Patti Page Shows”. She continued to record and perform into the 21st century, most recently releasing an album of songs for children, a Christmas record, and a new “best of” collection. Besides music, Patti Page did a bit of acting. She co-starred with the Oscar-winning Burt Lancaster in “Elmer Gantry”, and also starred on stage in the musical play “Annie Get Your Gun”. 28．From the passage, we can know that Patti Page _________ A. wanted to be an actress when young B. was a success in commercial art C. was born in 1927 in the US D. started her work as a TV program hostess 29．Which of her following recorded songs was criticized? A. “Old Cape Cod”. B. “Hush...Hush ,Sweet Charlotte”. C. “Doggie in the Window”. D. “With My Eyes Wide Open, I’m Dreaming”. 30．The “Tennessee Waltz” is mentioned in the passage in order to prove that_________ A. she was a beloved singer B. her songs and acting were successful C. she was the top-selling female artist D. she was good at acting 31．Patti Page . A. got to know Jack Rael in 1945 B. left Mercury Records at the age of 35 C. appeared in “The Patti Page Shows” in 1957 D. began to act in the 21st century 参考答案： 28-31.CCAB 28 ． 答 案 :C 解 析 : 推 理 判 断 题 。 由 第 一 段 的 “...diedonJanuary1st,2013,whenshewas85.”可知她生于 1927 年;由第二段 “Born in Claremore, Oklahoma...”可知她出生在美国的俄克拉荷马州。 29 ． 答 案 : C 解 析 : 推 理 判 断 题 。 由 第 四 段 中 的 “Andthen,therewas‘DoggieintheWindow’...waswrongwithpopmusicintheea rly1950s.”可知“Doggie in the Window”受到许多人的批评。 30。答案:A 解析:推理判断题。由第一段中的“She was one of the most...washer biggest hit.”可知此处是举例说明她是美国战后最受欢迎的女歌手之一。 31 ． 答 案 :B 解 析 : 细 节 理 解 题 。 由 第 三 段 中 的 “In1948,shesignedherfirstrecordingcontract...forthenext14years...” 可知。 [三] It’s difficult to think of a better-known work of art than Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel comes close, but that’s a detail of a huge work, not a work of art on its own. Images by many 20th-century artists like Spain’s Pablo Picasso and the US’ Andy Warhol are also instantly recognizable. However, no other painting is nearly as famous as the portrait in oils of a fashionable young lady of Florence, Italy. This painting isn’t just famous because the image is now able to be reproduced over and over again. Its fame has at least something to do with the fact that it’s a fine piece of work. Da Vinci was a leader in the revolution in painting in the Renaissance period. The Renaissance was more centered around humans than previous European culture was, and the Mona Lisa is a fine example of Renaissance humanism. The work is about a person. The woman da Vinci painted does not represent a religious idea, but is an individual whom one feels that one could talk to and know. And the question of who the woman is has always interested the public. The earliest answer, from 1517, is that she was just a ＂certain Florentine lady＂, but in 1550, famous historian and painter Giorgio Vasari said she was Mona Lisa, the wife of silk merchant Francesco del Giocondo. Over the centuries, a number of other women have been put forth as the model, including a suggestion that da Vinci used himself, looking in a mirror, as well as the idea that she was painted from da Vinci’s imagination. The work invites the viewer/reader to discover for himself or herself, perhaps invent, what it means. ＂Leonardo kept it himself, and took it with him to Milan, Rome, and France, and used it as a ‘calling card’＂, said Larry Feinberg from the Art Institute of Chicago — sort of an advertisement: ＂Hey, look what I painted! I can paint for you, too!＂ 32. Why does the author refer to three other artists? A. To show the Mona Lisa is very famous. B. To compare da Vinci with other painters. C. To introduce different great painters. D. To prove no other painter is equal to da Vinci. 33. What is stressed by mentioning the Renaissance? A. Painting skills of the Mona Lisa. B. Different attitudes to the Mona Lisa. C. The economic value of the Mona Lisa. D. The tradition-breaking idea of the Mona Lisa. 34. What helped the Mona Lisa’s popularity according to Paragraph 3? A. It’s being painted from imagination. B. It’s being open to interpretation. C. Da Vinci’s using himself as the model. D. Many women’s claiming to be the model. 35. What does Feinberg say about da Vinci? A. He was eager to paint for people. B. He fell in love with the Mona Lisa. C. He used the Mona Lisa to earn a reputation. D. He made a fortune through the Mona Lisa. 参考答案： 【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章讲述了世界名画——《蒙娜·丽莎》为什么具 有经久不衰的魅力。 32. A 【解析】推理判断题。由第一段第一句话＂It’s difficult to think of a better-known work of art than...＂以 及第一段最后一句＂However, no other painting is nearly as famous as the portrait...＂可知，本文提到其 他艺术家旨在表明《蒙娜·丽莎》这幅画知名度很高。 33. D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段中的＂Da Vinci was a leader in the revolution in painting in the Renaissance period. The Renaissance was more centered around humans than previous European culture was, and the Mona Lisa is a fine example of Renaissance humanism. The work is about a person. The woman da Vinci painted does not represent a religious idea, but is an individual whom one feels that one could talk to and know＂可知，这 部分重点讲述了《蒙娜·丽莎》这幅画创作的历史背景及其对当时 传统观念的 颠覆，即从宣扬宗教到注重人文主义。 34．B． 35. C 【 解 析 】 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 最 后 一 段 尤 其 是 ＂ Leonardo kept it himself, and took it with him to Milan, Rome, and France, and used it as a ‘calling card’, ＂said Larry Feinberg 可知，达·芬奇带着《蒙娜·丽 莎》到 米兰、罗马和法国，并把它作为＂名片＂，故可知这幅画为达·芬奇带 来了很高的声望，故选 C 项。 [四] Would you buy a car that released calming smells into the air when you are stuck in heavy traffic? Would you buy a robot that smells like a human being? Many people have seen the 3-D computer-made environments of virtual (虚拟的) reality (VR). Now these virtual worlds will not just look and sound real. Researchers have created VR environments that even smell like the real things. With the new technology, users open a virtual door and step into a new environment, like a rainforest. After they enter this virtual world, special equipment releases forest-like smells into the air to make the experience seem more real. Suzanne Fisher-Murray said, ＂It is a really wonderful experience that you have because you, re-exploring this environment and you have smells with it.＂ In the United States, Smell-O-Vision was designed to provide smells during the showing of a movie. The Smell-O-Vision system was once popular in the 1960s. Now, Emanuela Maggioni says it is close to becoming popular again. ＂The connection with emotions, memories, and ... the sense of smell, ＂ Maggioni said. ＂ It is unbelievable what we can do with technology.＂ The uses for smell technology are not just limited to films and the performing arts. Researchers showed a computer program where users could imagine themselves driving a car. The system included a special smell- spraying machine. Dmitrijs Dmitrenko said, ＂We want to deliver the smell of lavender ( 薫 衣 草 ) every time the person drives over the speed limit. We choose lavender because it’s a very calming smell.＂ Scientists are experimenting with smell instead of sounds or image-based alerts on telecommunications equipment. And businesses are already using smell to influence people’s behavior. ＂Not only...in stores…But on the other side, you can create and stimulate (刺激) immediate buying,＂ Maggioni said. ＂So you’re in a library and you smell coffee and actually you are unconsciously having the need to drink a coffee.＂ 28. What can researchers make VR environments do by using smell technology? A. Have a smell of a rainforest. B. Even smell like real ones. C. Look like a 4-D environment. D. Impress people with a virtual world. 29. The example of Smell-O-Vision proves that ____________. A. America is the first to use smell technology B. cinemas are the most suitable for smell sense C. smell technology has been tried before D. it was out of date to use smell-spraying devices 30. How is smell technology used by businessmen? A. To make buyers understand salesmen better. B. To remind people of their unrealistic buying. C. To help customers choose their favorite goods. D. To encourage people to buy something. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The developments of smell technology. B. A major breakthrough of smell technology. C. The sense of smell in human communication. D. The advanced smell-spraying machines. 参考答案： 【语篇解读】这篇文章主要讲了气味识别技术的新发展引发科学家惊叹。 28. B【解析】细节理解题。由第二段中的 Researchers have created VR environments that even smell like the real things.可知使用嗅觉技术，研 究人员使得虚拟现实环境闻起来像真正的事物一样，故选 B。 29. C 【 解 析 】 推 理 判 断 题 。 由 第 四 段 中 的 In the United States, Smell-O-Vision was designed to provide smells during the showing of a movie. The Smell-O-Vision system was once popular in the 1960s. 可 推 断 出 Smell-O-Vision 的例子证明嗅觉技术之前已经被尝试过，故选 C。 30. D 【解 析】细节理解题。由最后一段中的 And businesses are already using smell to influence people’s behavior. ＂Not only...in stores... But on the other side, you can create and stimulate (刺激) immediate buying,＂ Maggioni said.可知商人使用嗅觉影响人们的行为，鼓励人们立刻买东西，故选 D。 31. A 【解析】主旨大意题。这篇文章主要讲了气味识别技术的新发展引发科学 家惊叹，所以选 A。 [五] If you thought pilots dimmed the lights before take-off to give you some shut-eye(睡眠), think again. Believe it or not, the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency. The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers’ eyes adjust quicker during an emergency escape. ＂Going from a brightly lit environment to one that’s completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,＂ Alice Theriault, service director for Air Canada wrote in a press statement. ＂Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency, dimming the lights is one of many steps we take to ensure the safety of our customers.＂ The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles(小斑点) as your sight adjusts to a dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation. It normally takes our eyes about 20 to 30 minutes to see best in a dark room. The brighter the lights, the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust, which is why dimming the plane lights could shorten your ＂dark adaptation＂ time since you haven’t been sitting under fluorescent bulbs(荧光灯) all flight. Not only does dimming light add valuable time to the escape process, it reduces the tension on your eyes if you need to look outside, or see the emergency lighting along the passage. ＂It helps keep you in the right direction. ＂ Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph. ＂It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks, such as fire or debris, which might affect an escape.＂ So next time a pilot dims the lights, just know it’s for your safety, even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your take-off into the sky. 32. The lights are turned down before take-off to help passengers __________. A. take a short break B. escape in emergency C. create a warm atmosphere D. adapt their eyes to the bright environment 33. What is one of the roles of shortening ＂dark adaptation＂time? A. Slowing down the landing. B. Adjusting the plane lights. C. Keeping passengers calm. D. Helping the crew judge outside risks. 34. What does the underlined word ＂It＂ in the last paragraph refer to? A. Dimming light. B. The escape process. C. Reducing tension. D. The passage. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. A tip of air travel. B. An emergency event on a plane. C. A warning message on a plane. D. An explanation of an airline safety measure. 参考答案： 【语篇解读】本文是说明文，讲述了飞行员在起飞和着陆前为什么将灯光调暗。 32. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句可知，飞行员在起飞前将灯光 调暗是因为在飞机遇到紧急 情况时暗光有助于救乘客的性命。 33. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段的第三句及第四段内容可知，光线越亮， 你的眼睛对强光的适应时 间越长，这意味着缩短你的眼睛的适应时间就能更快 地看清外面的危机。 34. A【解析】代词指代题。句子＂It helps keep you in the right direction.＂讲的是 It 的好处，与第四段的首句 讲述暗光对坐在飞 机上的人的好处语义上相连，故可知 It 指代前文的 Dimming light。 35. D【解析】主旨大意题。全文解释说明了飞行员在起飞和着陆前为什么将灯 光调暗。故选 D。 [六] Not all natural disasters can be prevented. However, the impacts can be lessened with proper planning systems. Only by managing land and water resources can cause higher costs in property damage. Planning requires the cooperation of a network of state and local officials working with federal agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assess risks and implement changes where necessary. According to FEMA, floods are the most common natural disaster. Effects of floods are complicated by weather patterns such as drought, which hardens soils and increases the possibility of flash flooding. The amount of impervious（不受影响的） surfaces (like roads and parking lots) in developed areas can contribute to floodwater. One way to reduce the impacts of flooding is to restore and maintain river flood plains and wetlands. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that restoration of the Upper Mississippi’s 100-year flood zone could have contained the estimated 39-million-square acre-feet of floodwater that caused the Great Flood of 1993 in this area. A reduction in impervious surfaces is another measure to prevent a natural disaster. The EPA estimates that a single acre of wetlands can store up to 1.5 million gallons of floodwater. Replacing wetlands with impervious surfaces sets the stage for a flood event. By reducing the amount of impervious surface through city and local planning, flash flooding can be prevented or at least lessen impacts. Natural disaster prevention also relies on the individual. The American Red Cross provides training for individuals to prepare for natural disasters. Having an emergency preparedness kit in your home is important, since some natural disasters can occur without warning. A well-stocked kit will include a complete first aid kit, a few days’ supply of drinking water and canned goods, and other necessities such as batteries, matches and flashlights. While having the kit will not prevent the disaster, it will give you the peace of mind of being prepared. 28. What amy cause flash flooding? A. Long droughts. B. Hardened soils. C. Enlarged parks. D. Developed fields. 29. How can people manage land to reduce floods? A. Preserving plains and wetlands. B. Building dams to restore water. C. Getting rid of impervious surfaces. D. Trying to change weather patterns. 30. Why should you have an emergency preparedness kit at home? A. To help you make good planning systems. B. To help you prepare for natural disasters. C. To help you prevent some natural disasters. D. To help you share the national responsibility. 31. What is the text mainly about? A. The functions of FEMA. B. The impacts of national disasters. C. Ways to prevent severe natural disasters. D. Disaster prevention and individual preparation. 参考答案：28-31.AABD [七] Let’s be honest, kids are weird. And when you hear your three-year-old arguing over who gets to be the mom while playing ＂ house＂ alone in the other room, you might question if you’ve done something wrong as a parent. But don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal for your child to have an imaginary friend, and it even has some benefits. While your kids are benefitting from playing with their imaginary friend, try out these other ways to raise an intelligent child! One of the biggest pros is that it promotes creativity. Just think about it — you have to be kind of creative to carry on a conversation with an imaginary figure that doesn’t respond. Developmental psychologist Marjorie Taylor told PureWow that your children’s creativity will remain with them as they get older, even when they stop hanging out with their ＂friend＂. Along with being more creative, they will also have a better developed and more diverse vocabulary as well as stronger social skills. Talking to ＂Sally＂ or ＂Bob＂ all day will allow them to practice their speech and conversation skills. Researchers at La Trobe University in Australia found that children who engage with their imaginary friends on a regular basis use more complex sentences and are more confident in everyday social situations. There are also some benefits for the parents. If your child’s siblings aren’t around or they’re an only child, they have someone to entertain them while you take the time to chip away at your never-ending to-do list. So even though it might get old when your kids constantly ask you to set an extra plate at the table for their imaginary friend, they’ll benefit in the future from keeping them around. Having an extra member of the family can’t be that bad, the more the merrier, right? 25. Who is the three-year-old talking to while playing ＂house＂ alone? A. His toy. B. His mother. C. His ＂friend＂. D. He himself. 26. How does Marjorie Taylor like children’s playing with their ＂ friends＂? A. It helps children develop better. B. It relieves busy parents’ worry. C. It shows children’s loneliness. D. It connects the family closer. 27. What does the author suggest to parents? A. Taking their children to play outside. B. Sparing their time for their children. C. Adding an extra member of their family. D. Letting their children play while at work. 参考答案： 【语篇解读】本文讲述了小孩子一个人玩时为何自言自语以及这个做法给孩子 带来的好处。 25. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的第三、四句可知，三岁 的孩子在玩过家家时跟虚拟的朋友在说话。 26. A【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，Marjorie Taylor 认为小孩子 跟他们的虚拟朋友玩能培养他 们的创造力，对他们以后的发展有利。故选 A。 27. D【解析】推理判断题。最后一段的第二句讲到，父母忙碌、孩子没人陪伴 时，孩子可以跟他的虚拟朋 友一起玩。据此可知作者对父母的建议是 D 项。 [八] In 2000,Suy Senglim met a French journalist who inspired in him an interest in photography. To put this new-found interest to good use, in 2012 he began to take pictures of Cambodia's vast variety of birdlife. Worried by the loss of biodiversity in his hometown of Mukh Kampul in Kandal province, Senglim created a photography project. He carefully documents each new species he photographs: the common name, scientific name,its identifying features, whether the species is endangered or not. Now the 35-year-old aims to educate Cambodians about the importance of bird species and the effect development has on nature. Senglim thinks the biggest issues are damage to habitat and illegal hunting. Through his photography work he has also discovered what makes the problem worse is that there is not enough education and law enforcement. Hunting is at the root of Cambodian culture. Educating Cambodians about the need for conservation is of great importance to Senglim."Education is very limited. And in terms of legal enforcement, only one institution is standing out, and that is Wildlife Alliance, which has conducted a string of successful crackdowns（镇压）so far. However,there are few major campaigns on wildlife hunting as a whole." Senglim is working on a book on 100 significant bird species from some of the 400 species he has so far photographed, which he hopes will be published in early 2018.He says he looks forward to teaching in high schools and colleges to inspire a new generation of nature-lovers."I think it's time to change the attitude," he says. 29.How did Senglim carry out his photography project? A. By taking more pictures in the wild. B. By improving his photography skills. C. By renewing his interest in loving life. D. By recording new birdlife he photographs. 30.What is Senglim's discovery about the wildlife facing greater risks? A. Less development of the wasteland. B. Lack of education and law enforcement. C. Small number of wildlife recorded in Cambodia. D. Fewer campaigns conducted by Wildlife Alliance. 31.What does Senglim expect to do in future? A. Strengthen legal enforcement. B. Write more books about photography. C. Change people's attitude to bird species. D. Promote basic education in various schools. 参考答案：29-31.DBC [九] An article describing the attitude of post-1990s generations toward life has recently gone viral on Chinese social media, which resonates with (引起共鸣) millions of youngsters for reflecting their casualness and calmness under gradually increasing social pressure. The article was first published on WeChat with the title of “The first group of post-90s generation who have become monks”, By using the phrase “Buddha-like youngsters” (佛系青年), it claimed that some of the post-90s generations, who were born between 1990 and 1992, have “seen through the emptiness of life” and kept a casual and calm attitude toward career and life. “It’s fine to have something or not and there is no need to pursue or win anything,” said the article, while defining “Buddha-like” people and clarifying that the phrase has nothing to do with the religion of Buddhism. An easy example is that Buddha-like youngsters do not care about taking which way to return home or choosing what to eat for lunch, according to the article. The phrase has touched the nerves of the Chinese youngsters who are facing the fast-paced life, cut-throat world of career and great mental pressure in China, read a commentary by People’s Daily on Wednesday. The phrase was well received by Chinese netizens; the original WeChat post has been viewed by more than 1 million times and then read more than 60 million times on Sina Weibo by Wednesday. “The phrase properly describes the mentalities and lifestyle of (some of) the post-90s generations in China, who have become less ambitious and more casual toward life due to the great pressure and fierce competition in today’s China,” one Sina Weibo user commented. Are you a Buddha-like youngster? 25. The underlined phrase “gone viral” in Paragraph 1 means “ ”. A. spread quickly B. been clearly clarified C. appeared secretly D. been completely confirmed 26. According to the text, “Buddha-like youngsters” may . A. adapt well to life stress B. struggle hard for their future C. attach much importance to fame D. adopt a casual attitude toward competition 27. How does the author show that the phrase “Buddha-like youngsters” was well received? A. By offering definition. B. By using figures. C. By making comparisons. D. By giving examples. 参考答案：25-27 ADB [十] Going to the gym can be something that many people find a tiring experience. For some, there's nothing more boring than running endless miles on a treadmill or doing repeated sets in weight-related exercises. But what if there were a way to ease the boredom of exercise while still getting a good workout? Luckily for us, there’s virtual reality (VR). Many VR games are played while standing. In order to play properly, the player is forced to move around swinging their arms or using their legs. After an hour of this on a regular enough basis, many people unexpectedly find themselves a little fitter. There are already a number of VR games which result in their player “getting a good sweat on” if played for enough time. For example, there’s a first person shooter which forces the player to sidestep, duck and avoid incoming objects. The potential for VR to help people get fit has been noticed by one company. They want to take the whole experience into the gym. They are making a resistance machine used in combination with a VR headset. Players challenge a virtual opponent in a series of games, which results in a 30-minute full-body workout. However, the cost of the equipment is expensive and there are safety concerns to be worked out, says J. P. Gownder from the consultancy Forrester. So don’t hang up your gym shorts just yet. Although it’s early days, for those of us who struggle to overcome the boredom of exercise, a new solution could be coming. And a world where a person can exercise and have fun at the same time might be something that many people would want — virtual or not. 28. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Why VR games gain popularity. B. What equipment VR games need. C. How VR games keep players healthier. D. What health conditions VR games require. 29. What do we know about the resistance machine? A. It may be unsafe to use. B. It must be unfit for outdoor use. C. It provides weight-related exercise. D. It involves real-person competition. 30. What is the author’s attitude toward VR games? A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Optimistic. 参考答案：28-30 CAD