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课下天天练(八)　50分阅读提分练 姓名________　班级________　考号________　时间：40分钟 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A [2022·南昌市第三次模拟]No matter where you go around the globe, everybody loves to celebrate. And when it comes to celebration, festivals offer something for everyone. Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Louisiana) Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a cultural event. Though the celebration is held every year, the festivities last for months. And if you love music, check out the annual Galactic concert at the world­famous Tipitina's on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras)． La Tomatina (Valencia, Spain) Launched way back in 1944 or 1945, La Tomatina is one of the oldest festivals on our list. It's also easily the happiest but the messiest, coming off like the world's biggest food fight. Legend has it that the whole thing started when some local boys joined a parade alongside musicians. The boys made the performers so angry that they tried to hit the boys, and a vendor's (摊贩) vegetable stand fell victim to the incident. If you go, please follow some simple rules: Don't throw hard objects; squash the tomato before throwing it; keep a safe distance from tomato trucks and stop in time. Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland) Founded back in 1967, Montreux is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. It is also the second largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International Jazz Festival. That Canadian concert may attract more visitors—around 2 million annually. But Montreux benefits from its pretty location on the attractive shores of Lake Geneva. The area is particularly beautiful in late June/early July, when the festival is held. 1．When is the Galactic concert held? A．On Mardi Gras. B．On Lundi Gras. C．On Montreux Jazz Festival. D．On La Tomatina. 2．What do people do on La Tomatina? A．Punish naughty boys. B．Enjoy musicians' performance. C．Throw tomatoes without hurting. D．Catch people who destroy tomatoes. 3．Where can you read the passage probably? A．In a news report. B．In an academic journal. C．In a concert brochure. D．In a travel magazine. B [2022·成都市高三摸底测试]The city of Richmond announced that Roscoe Burnems would become the city's first poet laureate (桂冠诗人), a poet recognized for achievements in poetry. During his two­year term as a poet laureate, Burnems is responsible for being a poetry advocate by providing access to poetry throughout the city and offering opportunities to use the power of words to heal wounds, open hearts and minds, which bring people closer together. He has the freedom to create and develop his own projects during his term and will receive a $4,000 annual bonus. Burnems' love of poetry began at an early age when he was struggling against depression. His English teacher recommended him to read poetry, which later brought him a peaceful mental state and helped him recover from depression. He soon decided that poetry was something he would run after for his lifetime. “People gravitate_to poetry because they can find themselves in the poems，” he says. “It allows readers to feel the emotional part of their experiences.” He says poetry is a great platform to discuss mental health, depression and the emotional stress that come with daily life. Relieving those stress is central to some of the work he does with young people. Last year, Burnems started a youth poetry producing competition for local high school students. Burnems says he loves and supports different types of art, and his next move is to explore poetry through cooperation across media. Richmond's paintings on the wall are a good example. He says, “Richmond is getting known for these beautiful paintings on display across the city, and I want to add a literary component to that.” 4．What is Burnems' responsibility as a poet laureate? A．Creating more good poems. B．Developing his own projects. C．Spreading the power of poetry. D．Bringing poetry lovers together. 5．Why did Burnems develop a great passion for poetry? A．Poetry made him more confident. B．Poetry helped him through a tough time. C．He was influenced by his English teacher. D．He viewed writing poems as a lifelong career. 6．What does the underlined phrase “gravitate to” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Take pride in. B．Be used to. C．Break away from. D．Be attracted by. 7．What is Burnems going to do in the near future? A．To shift his focus to paintings. B．To combine poetry with other arts. C．To hold more poetry competitions. D．To help youth with mental problems. C [2022·太原市二模]A great deal of personal protective equipment (PPE)—for example, disposable masks, rubber gloves—has been used since the pandemic began. It is estimated that medical waste, including masks which take 450 years to decompose (分解) in nature, has increased by 60 percent during the pandemic. A survey by Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Research Centre found that masks and other healthcare garbage made up 16 percent of the total floating in the Cilincing and Marunda river in Jakarta Bay in March and April last year. Finding ways to change this is top of mind for some researchers. The team at LIPI is experimenting with the disposable masks containing polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that is tough but stretchable, which makes good raw material to produce various plastic products. At RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, researchers are making a mix of mask pellets (团粒), which help to add hardness and strength, and process building rubble (碎石) designed to be used for the base layer of roads and pavements. One kilometer of a two­lane road will use around 3 million masks, preventing 93 tons of waste from going to landfill. For the broader demand in mask recycling, TerraCycle, a waste management and recycling company, offers a Zero Waste Box that works like a recycling bin for used safety and protective equipment. Waste from hospitals and medical centres is not included. The box comes with prepaid return labels. Once full, it can be sent back to the company. All Zero Waste Boxes are quarantined (隔离) on arrival for a minimum of 72 hours to protect the workers handling the waste, separating the collected waste into fibers and plastics mechanically or manually. At last they will be transported to the company's various third­party partners to manufacture a variety of new products including outdoor furniture, watering cans and storage containers, etc. “Adopting the new recycling methods on a large scale would require a steady supply of waste masks in order to keep the machine running，” an official from the Association of Plastic Recyclers said, “but this never means those innovations are white elephants.” 8．What do the statistics in Paragraph 1 suggest? A．Seriousness of the pandemic. B．The sufficient supply of protective equipment. C．Environmental pressure brought by the pandemic. D．The great effects of overusing medical resources. 9．How can the masks be recycled according to the text? A．By experimenting with them in the research. B．By using chemicals to decompose them. C．By changing them into building materials. D．By burying them in landfill properly. 10．Why does TerraCycle offer Zero Waste Boxes? A．To stop the virus from spreading directly. B．To protect the workers against the virus. C．To help the hospital with its waste problem. D．To collect household waste masks efficiently. 11．What will be further talked about after the last paragraph? A．Advocating the less use of masks. B．Guarantees about constant waste mask supply. C．New advances in preventing the pandemic. D．Concerns about the management of the waste. D [2022·安徽省名校联盟高三第一次质量检测]There are many ways we can enjoy sport—watching it on TV or a smartphone, attending an event at a stadium or even playing the game. But for those who enjoy getting competitive with their computer gaming, there are realistic­looking games to be played without leaving home. And people's interest in this type of sport—if that's what we can call it—has gone to a new level. Initially, grabbing a controller and playing a game was an individual activity. But around 20 years ago computers became cheaper and the Internet became faster, which made it much easier for more people to get involved with computer gaming. This led to gamers connecting with each other around the world, so they could go head­to­head online. It also became a spectator sport, with people watching others play. The whole experience has been given the name “esports”—Electronic Sports. Now, huge esports tournaments take place all over the world in big arenas (竞技场) with large crowds. Diehard enthusiasts, who have become first­rate players, are now well­known—some play together in teams. Its top stars can earn millions of dollars a year, without even breaking into a sweat! And fans from around the world tune in to watch the action online. The global audience is now estimated at more than 200 million and growing. Annual profits from esports, currently around 650 million dollars for events, continue to rise with billions more through the video games sales. Famous football clubs are now trying to get in on the act. England's Football Association, for example, launched its first esports team this year, known as the eLions. It recruited (吸收) FIFA 19 players to represent them at the FIFA eNations Cup. Mark Bullingham, the FA's Chief Executive Officer, said “The FA prides itself on being a modern, innovative organization that tries to engage and inspire all generations of football fans.” But while this virtual version of football might give footballers a chance to get closer to the real game, some might argue the lack of physical activity means it shouldn't be called a sport—and that the biggest winners are the companies who promote and sell esports. 12．What contributed most to the popularity of esports? A．The support from the public. B．Cheaper computers and faster Internet. C．The advanced sports equipment. D．People's preference for individual activities. 13．What can we infer about esports from Paragraph 3? A．It has become a big industry. B．It makes players get rich easily. C．It will replace traditional sports. D．It has a great impact on other sports. 14．Why does the author mention the FA in Paragraph 4? A．To explain why it has become interested in esports. B．To tell readers it is taking the lead in hosting esports. C．To show famous football clubs are getting involved in esports. D．To state the officers are proud of its achievements in esports. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．The Rise of Esports B．The Advantages of Esports C．Esports Teams: Famous for Star Players D．Esports Tournaments: Exciting and Fantastic Events 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 [2022·济南市3月模拟] Your preschooler is painting with fingers. Trying to be encouraging, you ask her, “What are you making with this mix of colors？” and she shrugs (耸肩) . Until you mentioned it, she hadn't given it any thought. [1] They love the way it feels when they pour paint on paper, how it looks when they wildly drop glitter, and even the soft sound a brush makes as it crosses the page. Most preschoolers aren't self­conscious about what they're doing or focused on creating a finished product. [2] But letting go — and allowing kids to enjoy the process of creation — can harvest big rewards. Children will be better off in the long run if they're allowed just to be in the moment and express themselves. Fostering (培养) creativity won't just increase your child's chances of becoming the next Picasso. [3] As kids use a paintbrush, their fine motor skills improve. By counting pieces and colors, they learn the basics of math. When children experiment with materials, they dive in science. Most important perhaps, when kids feel good while they are creating, art helps boost self­confidence. [4] Set up an art space where your kid can be free to experiment. Throw a drop cloth or a newspaper on top of your kitchen table or in the garage. If weather permits, let kids paint outside. Avoid giving directions. Don't tell your kid what to make or how to make it. Instead of saying “Paint a rainbow”， encourage her to “experiment with mixing colors using different types of brushes and paper”. When a child finishes a piece, don't suggest additions or changes. [5] A．So just prepare for a mess. B．Preschoolers like to be alone. C．Little kids are masters of the moment. D．That can be hard for parents to accept. E．Remember to warn them against their careless mistakes. F．You're also helping him develop mentally, socially, and emotionally. G．Let your child feel her creation is enough — even if it's just a dot on the page.