2020年高考英语阅读理解夹叙夹议文章专题练习题(附答案)

2020年高考英语阅读理解夹叙夹议文章专题练习题（附答案）

1.阅读理解

In the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That is what “keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of someone who tried to look as rich as his neighbors.

The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He began earning $ 125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money in those days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood outside New York City. When he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbors.

It was like a race, but one could never finish his race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They moved back to an apartment in New York City.

Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighbors. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses” because “Jones” is a very common name in the United States. “Keeping up with the Joneses” came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momand's series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years.

People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. And there are “Joneses” in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.

（1）Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they ________. A. want to be as rich as their neighbors B. want others to know or to think that they are rich C. don't want others to know they are rich D. want to be happy

（2）It can be inferred (推断) from the story that rich people like to ________. A. live outside New York City B. live in New York city C. live in apartments D. have many neighbors

（3）Arthur Momand used the name “Jones” in his series of short stories because “Jones” is _____. A. an important name B. a popular name in the United States C. his neighbor's name D. not a good name

（4）According to the writer, it is ________ to keep up with the Joneses. A. correct B. interesting C. impossible D. good 2.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出择最佳选项。

Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent (租住). With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.

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Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of sharing the secret of Nature.

Some people, however, take no interest in country things：for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight's (two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night. （1）According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. People who like country things prefer to live outside the city. B. People who work in London prefer to live in the country. C. Some people who work in London prefer to live inside London. D. Many people who work in London prefer to live outside London.

（2）One can use the same money for buying a little house with a garden in the country to ________. A. get a small flat with a garden in London B. have a small flat with a garden in London C. rent a small flat without a garden in London D. buy a small flat without a garden in London

（3）When the flowers and vegetables in the garden come up, who has the reward of sharing the secret of Nature?

A. Those who live in the country. B. Those who have a garden of their own.

C. Those who have spent time working in the garden. D. Those who have been digging, planting and watering.

（4）What would people who think happiness lies in the town feel if they had to live it outside London? A. Their life was meaningless. B. Their life was invaluable.

C. They didn't deserve a happy life. D. They were not worthy of their happy life. 3.阅读理解

My mom only had one eye. I hated her... she was such an embarrassment. My mom ran a small shop at a flea market. She collected little weeds and such to sell... anything for the money we needed she was such an embarrassment. There was this one day during elementary school.

I remember that it was field day, and my mom came. I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me? I threw her a hateful look and ran out. The next day at school... “Your mom only has one eye?!” and they taunted me.

I wished that my mom would just disappear from this world so I said to my mom. “Why don’t you just die?” My mom did not respond. I guess I felt a little bad, but at the same time, it felt good to think that I had said what

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I’d wanted to say all this time. Maybe it was because my mom hadn’t punished me, but I didn’t think that I had hurt her feelings very badly.

That night... I woke up, and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. My mom was crying there, so quietly, as if she was afraid that she might wake me. I hated my mother who was crying out of her one eye. So I told myself that I would grow up and become successful, because I hated my one-eyed mom and our desperate poverty.

Then I studied really hard. I left my mother and came to Seoul and studied, and got accepted in the Seoul University with all the confidence I had. Then, I got married. I bought a house of my own. Then I had kids, too. Now I’m living happily as a successful man. I like it here because it’s a place that doesn’t remind me of my mom. This happiness was getting bigger and bigger, when someone unexpected came to see me “What?! Who’s this?!” It was my mother... Still wither one eye. It felt as if the whole sky was falling apart on me. My little girl ran away, scared of my mom’s eye.

And I asked her, “Who are you? I don’t know you!!” as if I tried to make that real. I screamed at her “How dare you come to my house and scare my daughter! Get out of here now!!” And to this, my mother quietly answered, “oh, I’m so sorry. I may have gotten the wrong address,” and she disappeared. Thank goodness... she doesn’t recognize me. I was quite relieved. I told myself that I wasn’t going to care, or think about this for the rest of my life.

Then a wave of relief came upon me... one day, a letter regarding a school reunion came to my house. I lied to my wife saying that I was going on a business trip. After the reunion, I went down to the old shack, that I used to call a house, just out of curiosity there, I found my mother fallen on the cold ground. She had a piece of paper in her hand. It was a letter to me. She wrote:

My son, I think my life has been long enough now. For you... I’m sorry that I only have one eye, and I was an embarrassment for you. You see, when you were very little, you got into an accident, and lost your eye. As a mother, I couldn't stand watching you having to grow up with only one eye… so I gave you mine... I was so proud of my son that was seeing a whole new world for me, in my place, with that eye. I was never upset at you for anything you did. The couple times that you were angry with me I thought to myself, ‘it’s because he loves me.’ I miss you so much. I love you. You mean the world to me. So I gave you mine. With all my love to you! Your mom. My World Shattered. I hated the person who only lived for me. I cried for My Mother, I didn’t know of any way that will make up for my worst deeds...

（1）What did the writer's mother do when he was young?

A. A cook. B. A worker. C. A businesswoman D. A cleaner. （2）The writer wished his mom to die, which made his mom . A. sad B. happy C. calm D. quiet （3）The writer studied very hard in order to .

A. go to a famous university B. become a successful man C. live far away from his mother D. make his mother live happily （4）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

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A. The writer’s mother gave him one of her eyes. B. The writer got married after he had finished school in another city.

C. The writer’s classmate laughed at him because of his mother. D. The writer’s mother got a wrong address, and couldn’t find her son.

（5）The writer lived in Seoul happily because . A. he got a good job here B. he had a good wife

C. the place was beautiful D. the place didn't make him think of his mother 4.阅读理解

“We are good mothers,” I said to my friend, as we sat on our comfortable beach chairs under our beach umbrella and watched our children playing in the waves.

Out of nowhere, the children took off running. About fifty yards from us, a man—maybe in his fifties—was fishing. The children stood next to him and watched with their little mouths hanging open as he cast the fishing lines. He smiled at them. They ran back to us—all except my three-year-old daughter, Drew.

My heart beat fast with horror. “Drew! Come here! Play with your friends!” I shouted, very aware that my speeches about not talking to strangers weren't working. It seemed that many parents heard of horrible stories about children being taken away by strangers. Responsible mothers should teach their children that the world is a dangerous place. So I felt relieved (松口气) when Drew ran towards me and took hold of a shovel (铲子). Then she looked me in the eye: “I want to be with the person.”

Again, she approached the middle-aged man, and started digging next to him. Several seconds later, she returned, waving something shiny. “Look, Mommy! A toy fish!”

It was, indeed, a toy fish—yellow and rubber. This must have been what he was using to attract the fish. And he'd given it to Drew. The three other children were deeply impressed, and they didn't try to hide how jealous(妒忌的)they were—clearly, they all wanted the fish.

“My friend gave me that fish!” Drew shouted loudly. The sand in front of the umbrella turned into a preschool cage match with a yellow rubber fish flying through the air. I felt like I might cry myself.

Unexpectedly, there he was: the man, standing right next to us with three more rubber fish in hand. He handed them to each of the children. By their faces, you would have thought he was actually the really kind big brother.

“Thank you,” I said, realizing that there is good and kindness in strangers. （1）How did the author feel when Drew stood beside the man?

A. Relieved B. Angry C. Concerned D. Calm （2）The author thinks good mothers should _______.

A. be around their kids B. warn their kids of danger

C. teach their kids to behave well D. devote themselves to helping their kids （3）The author was at a loss （迷茫）when_______.

A. Drew handed her the toy fish B. the kids fought for the toy fish C. the toy fish was covered with sand D. the stranger appeared from nowhere （4）What would be the best title for the text?

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A. Give a kid a fish B. We are good mothers C. The world is dangerous D. Teach kids to be kind 5.阅读理解

Yesterday I work up to the sound of music on my couch in my fifth floor apartment downtown. I couldn't possibly tell you what song was playing because my monologue of things to do that day had already begun. My thoughts ranged from what deals needed my attention today to what is the meaning of life. I felt as if it was going to be one of “those days”.

After taking my son to school and glancing at my calendar, I noticed I was meeting my 85-year-old friend Harry. I remembered that we first met at a glass shop. I needed a new window and he was talking to the store clerk about his glass fireplace insert needing replacement. As I stood behind him in line, I found not how this old man funny and compassionate at the same time. By the end of his discussion I was so entertained that I decided to drum up a conversation with him. That was how our friendship began. I later learned this gentleman was originally from the mid-west and grew up on a farm. At 17, he joined the army and travelled the world until his late 40's. After the retirement, his wife passed away and now he lives alone in his three-bedroom home. We met at the appointed time. I promised to take him to lunch anywhere he wanted to go and he said, “I am a simple man; let's go to Taco Bell. Furthermore I don't need a pat on the back because it is only 18 inches away from a kick in the rear.” We both laughed as we got into the car.

As we pulled into the parking lot of Taco Bell, Harry jumped out of the car and told me, “I have to go into the donut(甜甜圈) shop next door before going to Taco Bell.” Of course I agreed and in we went. He immediately walked in and began having a joke with the owner of the shop in his fashion. They bantered as she gave him a dozen donuts and off we went. I couldn't help but ask him, “What are the donuts for?” He quickly replied, “You will soon see.”

As we opened the door to Taco Bell, the line was very long. It was lunch time. People were on their cell phones. Babies were crying and the waiters looked stressed and burnt out. Harry and I were waiting in line chatting about nothing until we reached the front of the line. As he walked to the counter, all the waiters began smiling. He placed the box of donuts on the counter and said, “These are for you and other staff.” Instantly, the mood in the restaurant changed. This single act of kindness made the customers, the waiters, the kids and even me take a look internally and ask: when was the last time we did something nice for a stranger?

What was most amazing to me was earlier that morning I wasn't thrilled with my life. It felt like it was just another day. Watching this gentleman spend 6 dollars on donuts and provide them for the staff in a packed restaurant at the lunch rush hour changed my outlook on life. If you don't believe me, try it yourself. Take the approach in life that you make an effort to do the little things in order to make people feel appreciated on a daily basis. You will see that your life will be better and you will have less of “those days” I was talking about earlier in this article.

（1）The “those days” in Paragraph 1 implies that the author ________. A. was in a good mood B. was anxious about his life C. was a little bored with his life and work D. was well prepared for his work （2）Why did Harry buy donuts before going to the restaurant?

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A. To comfort the waiters in the restaurant. B. To give the author a pleasant surprise.

C. To avoid standing in line in the restaurant. D. To give a present to the owner of the restaurant. （3）The mood in the restaurant changed because ________.

A. Harry gave people there a speech B. people felt embarrassed about the act C. Harry was deeply respected there D. people were moved by the kind act （4）Which of the following best describes Harry? A. Calm and wise. B. Old and determined. C. Kind and humorous. D. Simple and serious.

（5）What does the author intend to tell us through the passage?

A. An old horse knows the way. B. Even a small act of kindness makes a difference. C. It's important for people to respect each other. D. Never take your job for granted. 6.阅读理解

I now work 40 hours a week at a weather company and I love it Compared to when I became a mom, I don't feel bad about being away from my three kids. When I had my first child, I was a busy manager. My husband had a part-time job and cared for her the rest of the time. Once I became pregnant with my second kid, I quit my job to focus fully on writing.

At first I felt like I was living the dream. I was a work-from-home mom who never had to be away from my children. But working from home can end up being more stressful than working full-time or being a stay-at-home mom.because you're frequently exhausted between work, keeping house and telling sweet faces you don't have time to play. Ever tried writing an article with a baby screaming? It was awful.

I was so stressed that I eventually started taking my kids to 8 day care center a couple of days a week. The whole reason I worked so hard to be able to write for a living was to be at home with my kids and here I was taking them to a day care center.I thought I was a failure then.

Over the past five years of being a freelancer(自由作家), I've realized a couple of things. As I wrote six months ago, \"I though I felt bad leaving my daughter for ten hours a day but now she is old enough to ask me to read her a story .Try telling your kid no, 20 times a day. It's cruel. You end up feeling worse for having to ignore them.\" I also realize not socializing with people weren't good for my mental well-being.

Not only that, but I can now show my kids that Mom is important and has a job at a flashy office building, something they didn't realize when1 sat around in yoga pants typing on my computer all day long. （1）The underlined part \" living the dream\" in Paragraph 2 refers to \" \" A. earning a lot of money B. working from home C. no suffering from stress D. no taking care of her kid

（2）How did the author feel about taking her kids to 8 day care center ? A. Excited B. Stressed C. Relaxed D. Guilty （3）While working as a freelancer, the author .

A. made a great many friend B. was not good at telling stories C. felt terrible for ignoring her kid D. left her daughter for a long time （4）We can infer that now the author’s kids .

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A. understand why their mom works so hard B. are much prouder of their mom C. are feeling sad for leaving their mom D. realize why their mom is important 7.（2019•全国Ⅱ）阅读理解

“You can use me as a last resort（选择）, and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse（长曲棍球）club.

I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren't even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I'll do it.”

I'm secretly relieved because I know there's real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.

Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community（社区）as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.

In that sense, I'm pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I'd freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies? （1）What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1? A. She knows little about the club. B. She isn't good at sports.

C. She just doesn't want to volunteer. D. She's unable to meet her schedule.

（2）What does the underlined phrase“tug at the heartstrings”in paragraph 2 mean? A. Encourage team work . B. Appeal to feeling. C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.

（3）What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3? A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids. C. She'll work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper. （4）Why does the author like doing volunteer work? A. It gives her a sense of duty. B. It makes her very happy. C. It enables her to work hard. D. It brings her material rewards. 8.根据短文理解，选择正确答案。

How would you like to have been born without any ability to feel pain? There are such people. One of them is being studied by doctors at a hospital in New York City. He is a 22-year-old clerk who really does not know the meaning of pain. But he wishes he did.

Not long ago a packet of matches flared up(骤然烧起) in his hand. Luckily the burn was not serious. It caused large blisters(水泡) but still did not bother him. He said the burn felt like a fly crawling(在……上爬行) on his

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fingers. It has been the same story as far back as he can remember. He has never had headaches or sore(疼痛的) muscles. Bee stings, cuts and bruises(疼痛的) do not hurt.

Being free from pain is not as wonderful as you may think. The young man has had to have rotted teeth pulled because he never felt toothache warnings. A sudden attack of appendicitis(阑尾炎) could be deadly. Life without pain is as risky as trying to run a cruise ship without fire alarms.

（1）In the final sentence, the writer uses “fire alarms” to mean ________. A. loud noises that a person hears B. a signal that something is wrong C. heat warnings D. the ability to smell smoke （2）The selection as a whole points to the fact that ________. A. fire can cause serious injuries B. life is happier without pain C. teeth can be pulled painlessly D. pain serves a useful purpose （3）The young man had to have teeth pulled because ________.

A. he did not know his teeth were decaying B. he did not take care of his teeth properly C. he did not like to visit the dentist D. he was born with soft teeth 9.阅读理解

A businessman had two sons. While he gave the younger son a lot of love and gifts, he neglected (忽视) the elder son. It was completely puzzling (令人费解) and no one knew why.

When the boys grew up, they were asked to manage the father's business. The elder son was absorbed in the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy working. Within a few years, he ran the business very well and even expanded (扩大) it.

What about the younger son? He didn't have much to do except have a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be a success. If the elder son could be a successful businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.

A few years later, the results of his decision became clear. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued spending his time enjoying himself. And he went out of business. But the elder son's far smaller share (份) of business had expanded and he had proved himself to be a good decision maker.

Ashamed at the turn of events, the father met the elder son and was angry with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wanted to set up an independent business and live on his own.

“Why?” asked the father.

“I blame (责备) one person for the way my brother has turned out, and it's not him. You can't blame children for the faults (过失) of their parents, can you?” asked the elder son.

（1）Before the younger son went into the father's business, he ________. A. was well-educated at school B. had achieved great success C. often looked down upon his brother D. was interested in business （2）Why did the father treat the two sons differently?

A. the elder son didn't work hard B. the younger son was hardworking C. no one knew why he did it D. he wanted to do an experiment （3）Which is NOT the reason for the younger son's going out of business?

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A. he himself didn't work hard B. his father didn't educate him properly C. he was not interested in business at all D. he was busy working every day （4）What does the text really want to teach us?

A. Once something is done, you should do it well. B. Parents are responsible for children's development. C. Interest is the most important for success. D. One has responsibility for what he himself has done. 10.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

B

Our risk of cancer rises as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors(肿瘤)—or doesn't it?

While such careful tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly. With the percentage of people over age 65 expected to nearly double by 2050, it's important to consider the health benefits of screening and the costs of routine testing.

In many cases, screening can lead to additional operations to remove cancer, which can cause side effects, while the cancers themselves may be slow-growing and may not cause serious health problems in patients' remaining years. But the message that everyone must screen for cancer has become so ingrained that when health care experts recommended that women under 50 and over 74 stop screening for breast cancer, it caused a strong reaction among doctors, patients and advocacy(拥护) groups.

It's hard to uproot deeply held beliefs about cancer screening with scientific data. Certainly, there are people over age 75 who have had cancers detected by routine screening, and gained several extra years of life because of treatment. And clearly, people over age 75 who have other risk factors for cancer, such as a family history, should continue to get screened regularly. But for the remainder, the risk of cancer, while increased at the end of life, must be balanced with other factors like a remaining life expectancy.

A recent study suggests that doctors start to make more right decisions about who will truly benefit from screening—especially considering the explosion of the elderly.

It's not an easy guess to make, but one that makes sense for the whole patient. Dr. Otis Brawley said, \"Many doctors are ordering these tests purely to protect themselves against medical disputes(纠纷). We need to think about the good use of health care and stop talking about the rationing(定量配给制) of health care.\"

That means making some difficult decisions with elderly patients and going against the misguided belief that when it comes to health care, more is always better.

（1）Some researchers now think that routine cancer screening for the elderly . A. adds too much to their medical bills B. helps contribute to a long life C. can prevent tumor growth D. is not always necessary

（2）The underlined word \"ingrained\" in Paragraph 3 most probably means \" \". A. important B. reliable C. precious D. deep-rooted （3）According to Dr. Otis Brawley, why do many doctors recommend routine screening for cancer? A. Because they want to get more money from the health care system. B. Because they want to perform their normal duties actively.

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C. Because they want to avoid possible trouble. D. Because they want their patients to suffer less. （4）What does the author mainly argue for? A. Screening tests must be effective and dependable.

B. Old people should be careful about routine cancer screening. C. Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers earlier. D. Whether old people should go for cancer screening should follow rules.

1.（1）B（2）A（3）B（4）C 3.（1）C（2）A（3）C（4）D（5）D 5.（1）C（2）A（3）D（4）C（5）B 7.（1）C（2）B（3）D（4）B 9.（1）A（2）C（3）D（4）B

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2.（1）B（2）C（3）C（4）A 4.（1）C（2）B（3）B（4）A 6.（1）B（2）D（3）C（4）B 8.（1）B（2）D（3）A 10.（1）D（2）D（3）C（4）B 第 10 页 共 10 页