2021-2022學年高中英語閱讀理解(三)練習(含解析)新人教版必修2

1、. PAGE 下載后可自行編輯修改，頁腳下載后可刪除。閱讀理解三1、A Competitive SportCheerleadingOver th e years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a

2、 sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻騰運動) ability. Its a very common thing for gymnasts, so its eas

3、y for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers are thrown in the air, held by “bases in different positions tha

4、t require strength and working with other teammates.Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. Thats why

5、cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performanc

6、e beyond the limit of time is invalid.Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits

7、for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders dont use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body,

8、 including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should

9、be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.he underlined word “integrate in Paragraph 2 probably means “_.A.examineB bineC.identifyD.repl

10、ace3.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading _.A.lacks necessary guidelines to followB.enjoys greater popularity than other sportsC.requires more designed actions than gymnasticsD.has a relatively high rate of damage to the body4.Which of the following shows the structure of the

11、passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要點) C: ConclusionA.B.C.D.2、 Black Friday is just a week away, an annual tradition in which holiday shoppers rush to the supermarkets and malls. Most shoppers pack stores to buy things at a discount. For some, however, shopping is less of a pastime and

12、 more of an addiction. These people have compulsive(強迫性的) shopping disorder, a condition filled with debt and regret. While its true that many lack money and credit management skills, what these shoppers are often looking for is a “buy high,an emotional rush to put themselves in a better mood, found

13、 San Francisco State University researchers in 2021. These types of shoppers often hold materialistic values. When under stress, materialistic shoppers are more likely to shop compulsively. Rather than providing any social or emotional outlet(發(fā)泄出口 ),the extreme stress-induced purchases only increase

14、 anxiety and lower well-being, and materialistic shoppers already tend to have lower self-esteem than others to begin with. In fact, its exactly at low moments that materialistic shoppers are most likely to shop for expensive items, and theyre more likely to make those purchases on credit. This of c

15、ourse can create a vicious cycle, in which a materialistic shoppers with low self-esteem buys a luxury item he or she cannot afford in an effort to improve sense of self. The financial burden can cause stress and strain relationships over the issue of money, further affecting the mood of the shopper

16、 and leading to more spending to try to regain a sense of self-worth. Symptoms of shopping addiction include constant thoughts about shopping, buying to improve the mood and inability to change behavior. There are treatment options for those with compulsive shopping disorder, which may include medic

17、ation. Other recommendations include shopping with a friend, getting rid of credit cards and above all, developing meaningful hobbies. spend much money on useless things.2.According to the passage, the extreme stress-induced purchases_.A.provide an emotional outletB.make people more anxiousC.regain

18、peoples confidenceD.improve management skills3.When are materialistic shoppers most likely to shop for expensive items?A.When they are delighted.B.When they are excited.C.When they are inspired.D.When they are depressed.4.Accordingtotheauthor, which of the following is the most important treatment o

19、ption?A.Taking chemical medicine.B.Shopping with a friend.C.Developing meaningful hobbies.D.Getting rid of credit cards.3、 Is dark chocolate healthy? Yes,dark chocolate has compounds(化合物) that offer health benefits and can be enjoyed without guilt, even on a daily basis. But the amount matters, sinc

20、e too many bites can contribute to extra fat, sugar and calories and get rid of its health benefits.Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa, which contains compounds known as flavanols(黃烷醇). At high levels, cocoa flavanols have been shown to help lower blood pressure and the risk of diabetes. Dark chocolate

21、 has the highest amount of cocoa flavanols: milk chocolate has lens, and white chocolate has none. But while cocoa flavanols in dark chocolate make it a healthful treat they give it a biter flavor. Producers may process chocolate to make it more delicious, but doing so can remove some of these benef

22、icial compounds,said Matt Hartings, an American professor. In spite of this,dark chocolate is still a healthier choice than milk chocolate, which tends to have more sugar. Additionally, cocoa powder contains minerals. So you can enjoy a piece of dark chocolate even after a meal. Just keep the follow

23、ing in mind. First, buy chocolate that has at least 60% cocoa. Generally speaking,the higher the percentage, the more flavanols. These higher-percentage chocolates have the added benefit over the lower percentages and milk and white chocolates because they contain less sugar and less fat, Hartings s

24、aid. Second, if possible, choose natural cocoa over Dutch processed cocoa, which is treated with an alkali(堿). This gives chocolate a milder flavor but removes healthful flavanols. And finally, to keep weight in check, limit to 30 grams of dark chocolate daily, or about 150 calories.k chocolate is h

25、ealthy mainly because of the existence of_.A.rich mineralsB.less sugarC.cocoa flavanolsD.fewer calories2.What does the underlined word “treat in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Something enjoyable.B.A salt-free diet.C.Food paid by others.D.A cure for an illness.3.What can we learn from the text?A.Cocoa flavanols

26、 leads to high blood pressure.B.White chocolate is good for health.C.One can feel free to eat dark chocolate.D.Alkali can affect flavanols content.4.Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A.To show his love for dark chocolate.B.To promote the sales of chocolate.C.To provide facts about dark c

27、hocolate.D.To make a distinction among chocolates.4、 On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southernKenya. His calmness makes it easy to forget that hes tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Kasaine is tracking lionsespecially one lion called Marti, who i

28、s the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy. Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Maasai family he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to

29、 develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the pawprints (爪印)of a lion from those of other animals. Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise me

30、etings with dangerous animals. For many Maasai, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searching for the lion that has left upon it his prints. Each year, th

31、ousands of tourists crowdKenyas national parks to try to have a look at the big five; elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nations economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife.If Kenyas wildlife disappears, so do

32、es its second-largest source of income. Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(專門地)for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas, They are also finding it increas

33、ingly hard to keep a traditional Maasai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.aasai people are born animal lovers.B.Tourism is a big threat toKenyas wildlife.C.Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.D.Small animals are not included in thei

34、r protection policy.3.What does the underlined word it in the last paragraph refer to?A.Kenyas economic development.B.Kenyan peoples traditional Maasai lifestyle.C.Kenyas second-largest income source.D.Peoples leaving their original homes.4.What is the best title for the text?A.Wildlife protection i

35、nKenyaB.Meeting a dangerous animalC.Wilson Kasaines wise choiceD.Learning to live with lions5、 Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone

36、 when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. It opens your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfortable zone, Wegscheider said. She has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.In foreign countries, with no one to h

37、elp you read a map, look after you when you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales

38、job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He said he wished he had traveled alone earlier. The people you meet,the places you visit,or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person, said the 30-ye

39、ar-old man. Richardson describes traveling alone as ua shot in the arm, which makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything. He said, “ The feeling of having conquered something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when Im dealing with a difficult task. I walk

40、 around withmy head up because I know that nothing is impossible if I try. The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said,Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.1.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?ng alone is a necessary exper

41、ience for everyone.B.It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.C.It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.D.Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.2.Traveling alone is challenging because_.A.you have to make things on your ownB.it is hard for you to prove yourself to

42、othersC.you can only depend on yourself whatever happensD.it will finally build your character3.What can we infer about Chris Richardson?A.He started traveling alone at an early age.B.He was once shot in the arm.C.He used to work as a salesman.D.His website inspires others a lot.4.What is the best t

43、itle for the passage?A.Travel AbroadB.Travel UnaccompaniedC.Travel LightD.Travel Wide and Far6、Dream in Heart On the first day of school our professor introduced a new classmatea wrinkled little old ladyto us. Her name was Rose, and she was eighty-seven years old. After class Rose and I walked to th

44、e Student Union Building and shared a chocolate milk-shake. She told me she always dreamed of having a college education and now she was getting one. We became instant friends. Every day for the following months, we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always attracted, listening to th

45、is “ time machine as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.Rose became famous and easily made friends wherever she went. She tended to be highly motivated,responsible, and deeply involved in class participation. In spare time she had someone hang out or go to bars with. She even participated

46、in some form of athletic activity. She said that extra-curricular activities can form a vital part of her experience, creating unique chances for friendship and learning. At the end of the term we invited Rose to speak at our football meal. A little embarrassed, she leaned into the microphone and si

47、mply said, “ I m sorry I m so nervous. As we laughed, she cleared her throat and began, “ We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you re nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year, yo

48、u will turn twenty. If I m eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year, I will turn eighty-eight. Anybody can grow older. It s non-optional but that doesn t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the chance in change. In this way the elderly don t have regrets for

49、 what they did, but rather for things they did not do. Rose concluded her speech by courageously singing “ The Rose . She challenged us to study the words of the song and lived them out in daily lives. At the year s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week aft

50、er graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in honor of the wonderful woman who taught by example that it s never too late to be all you can possibly be.1.Why does the author compare Rose to “ time machine in Paragraph 2?A.To stress her ol

51、d age and knowledge of life.B.To describe the close friendship between them.C.To show that she always enjoyed her active life.D.To explain why she took on a challenge in college.2.Rose was invited to speak at the football meal most probably because _.A.she was a great football fanB.she was the smart

52、est studentC.she tried hard to achieve her dreamD.she became more educated than the others3.We can learn that Rose agreed with the idea that _.A.growing older means growing upB.it takes talent and ability to grow upC.receiving high education helps to be courageousD.one grows older at the same time w

53、hen he grows up4.The passage is intended to _.A.provide an example for the elderlyB.discuss how to grow up quicklyC.tell the importance of attending collegeD.inspire the readers to live up to lives7、 Jane Austen, a famous English writer, was born at Steventon, Hampshire, on December 16, 1775, and di

54、ed on July 18, 1817. She began writing early in life, although the prejudices of her times forced her to have her books published anonymously ( 匿名 ). But Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Baths many famous local people and visitors. She paid two long visits here during the last

55、 five years of the eighteenth century and from 1801 to 1806, Bath was her home. Her deep knowledge of the city is fully seen in two of her novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, which are largely set in Bath. The city is still very much as Jane Austen knew it, keeping in its streets and public bui

56、ldings the well-ordered world that she described so well in her novels. Now the pleasure of learning Jane Austens Bath can be enhanced (增強)by visiting the Jane Austen Centre in Gay Street. Here, in a Georgian town house in the heart of the city, you can find out more about Bath in Jane Austens time

57、and the importance of Bath in her life and work. The Centre has been set up with the help and guidance of members of the Jane Austen Society. After your visit to the Centre, you can look round the attractive shop, which offers a huge collection of Jane Austen related books, cards and many specially

58、designed gifts. Jane Austen quizzes are offered to keep the children busy. You can also have walking tours of Jane Austens Bath, which is a great way to find out more about Jane Austen and discover the wonderful Georgian city of Bath. The tour lasts about one and a half hours. The experienced guides

59、 will take you to the places where Jane lived, walked and shopped.1.Jane Austen paid two long visits to Bath_.A.in her early twentiesB.in her early teensC.in her late twentiesD.in her late teens2.What can we learn about Bath from the passage?A.Bath has greatly changed since Jane Austens death.B.The

60、city has changed as much as Jane Austen knew it.C.Bath remains almost the same as in Jane Austens time.D.No changes have taken place in Bath since Jane Austens time.3.The author writes this passage in order to_.A.attract readers to visit the city of BathB.ask readers to buy Austens booksC.tell reade