2024高考英语阅读理解一轮限时训练题（2）【广东深圳市第二次调研考试 We’re so well educated – but we’re useless students who have lost the ability to do anything practical. The only thing we’ve mastered is consumption. Large numbers of students have entered higher education in the past 10 years, but despite being the most educated generation in history, it seems that we’ve grown increasingly ignorant when it comes to basic life skills. Looking back on my first couple of weeks of living in student halls, I consider myself lucky to still be alive. Unfamiliar to fresher’s, there are many hidden dangers in the dirty corners of students accommodation. I have survived a couple of serious boiling egg incidents and lots of cases of food – poisoning, probably from dirty kitchen counters. Although some of my clothes have fallen victim to ironing experimentation, I think I have now finally acquired all the domestic (居家的) skills I missed out in my modem education. In 2006 and 2010, the charming educationist Sir Ken Robinson gave two very amusing talks in which he discussed the importance of creativity in education. Robinson’s main viewpoint is that our current education system dislocates people from their natural talents. I would like to go a step further and propose that besides our talents, the system takes away what used to be passed from generation to generation – a working knowledge of basic life skills. Today’s graduates may have earned themselves honor in history, law or economies, but when it comes to simple things like putting up a shelf to hold all their academic books, or fixing a hole in their on – trend clothes, they have to call for help from a professional handyman or tailor. Since the invention of the internet, it has never been easier for people to access information, but our highly specialized education has made us more one – sided than ever. I suggest that we start with the immediate reintroduction of some of the most vital aspects of “domestic science” education, before the current lack leads to serious accidents in student halls. 36．People call us useless students for the reason that . A．what we’ve learned is beyond consumption B．we are educated generation C．we’ve entered higher education D．our living skills are so poor 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据We’re so well educated – but we’re useless students who have lost the ability to do anything practical.被称为无用的学生是因为我们失去做事的能力，也是就是学生的生活技能是不好的，故选D。 37．Which is NOT the incidents the writer had during the first few weeks in student halls? A．He was seriously burnt by boiled eggs. B．He was accidentally poisoned by food. C．He damaged his clothes while ironing. D．He was severely beaten by freshes. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。根据I have survived a couple of serious boiling egg incidents and lots of cases of food – poisoning, probably from dirty kitchen counters. Although some of my clothes have fallen victim to ironing experimentation, 38．According to Robinson’s opinion, our current education . A．focuses on the importance if creativity B．dislocates people from their natural talents C．has equipped students with basic life skills D．has followed the tradition properly 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据Robinson’s main viewpoint is that our current education system dislocates people from their natural talents.Robinson的观点我们目前的教育阻止了人的天赋的发挥，故选B。 39．Why are the graduates poor at basic life skills? A．Because they are not interested in them. B．Because they have little relevant practice. C．Because they are affected by internet. D．Because they are easy to be one-sided. 【答案】B 【解析】细节理解题。根据the system takes away what used to be passed from generation to generation – a working knowledge of basic life skills.这种教育制度使他们有更少的切实的实践，故选B。 40．The main purpose of writing the passage is that . A．there is no need to introduce “domestic science” B．it’s time we did something to current education C．more attention should be paid to natural science D．accidents should be prevented in student halls 【答案】B 【解析】作者意图题。根据I suggest that we start with the immediate reintroduction of some of the most vital aspects of “domestic science” education, A This is an open letter to the three people who stole my handbag from the department store I am employed as a shop assistant. When you took my bag, I don’t know what you thought you were going to get. With my wages, there's not much left on a Tuesday. I hope the ￡5 was useful to you . I have informed the social security office so you won’t be able to cash the child benefit next week. I hope that won't leave you too short. But if you really need a couple of pounds, I suppose you could always cash one of the two checks left in my check book. Of course, I phoned the bank right away and the check-casing card is no longer valid, so it won’t be much use to you. Actually I don’t mind about the money too much. We single parents who work to support our families understand only too well what it means to be short of cash. However, I don’t suppose it went very far among the three of you. Sorry about that! I wish you had left the bag behind and just taken the wallet and check book. There were all kinds of papers in it, and notes and things that I really need. I really think that was very inconsiderate of you. I mean, how would you like something like that to happen to you? Well, perhaps the bag will turn up. It wasn’t even an expensive one, just a plain, old brown leather shoulder bag. You probably dumped it in the nearest rubbish bin or threw it into the bushes. We've looked around, of course, but no one saw which way you went after you left the shop. I'm not really angry with you. I know how the pressures of modern living can affect us, but I am sad at the loss of my personal things. I feel violated and helpless. The police were very icy, and they just shrugged their shoulders. “It happens all the time,” they told me. Some small comfort, I suppose. But I’ve lost just a little more faith in human nature．And as my young son said when told him what had happened, “Why? Mummy, why us?” I couldn't answer that question. I wonder if you can. 1. In writing Paragraph 2, the writer wants to . A. describe the contents of the bag in detail. B. give some suggestions to the three thieves C. state the fact that she was careless with the money D. tell the thieves hardly any money was available 2. Which of the following is the most valuable to the writer? A. The cash in her bag. B. The handbag itself. C. The papers and notes in the bag. D. The check books in the bag. 3. What can we conclude about the police? A. They think the case quite common. B. They show sympathy for the woman. C. They have doubts about human nature. D. They are unable to find the thieves. 4. Why does the author write the letter? A. To give the thieves a serious warning. B. To express her affection for her valuable bag. C. To call people’s attention to their belongings. D. To complain about the fall of morality. 【2024界广东省韶关市B Normally when I pop in to see my parents, my mum bursts out of the house with a big smile. Not today. "Your brother," she says, "he's showered twice this afternoon. Does he know how much it costs to run this house?" Are we limiting water now? I didn't think the recession(萧条) had got that bad. My poor brother is a boomerang kid. Like 60 percent of guys immediately after university, he's back at home. Graduating ￡15,000 in debt and faced with unpaid internships(实习期) or low wages thanks to the flooding of the market with graduates, a lot of twentysomethings simply don't have the necessary income or parental support to live independently. Three years after getting their degree, most graduates are still not earning above the average salary. They have a near 50 percent tax burden, thanks to student loan repayments and council tax on top of income tax and national insurance. Unless you have parents who can afford to finance what is effectively a second home for them, returning to the parental nest is often the only affordable option. The boomerang effect is becoming even more pronounced thanks to the recession. One in four of those losing their job during the downturn is under 25. Only 13 percent of final-year students have jobs. Home is the only place many are going: 111,000 16-29 year olds moved back home in 2008, five times the average of previous years. Boomeranging is bad news. It poses serious problems for parents' finances. They've already supported their children through university, topping up loans with handouts, averaging ￡12,300 in total, to keep twentysomethings afloat. Now their retirement savings are being eaten away by continuously dependent children. It’s bad for the returning kids too. Ambitious young people will be left frustrated, seeing their university peers from more wealthy backgrounds excel only because parents' money was there to support them through the initial period of poverty wages. Those living in rural areas are further disadvantaged by lack of access to cities where most new jobs are located. Half of all young people now feel they will not achieve their goals. Research by the Prince's Trust reveals that one-quarter of all 16-25 year olds are regularly down or depressed. And depression does not help self-motivation, the very trait needed to seek out job opportunities. 31. In paragraph 1, the mother’s criticizing her son for showering too often shows _________. A. the price of water has increased B. she thinks her son is selfish C. her son is an economic burden D. she wants to have a shower herself 【答案】C 【解析】细节理解题。由“he's back at home. Graduating ￡15,000 in debt and faced with unpaid internships(实习期) or low wages thanks to the flooding of the market with graduates,”可知他儿子是家里的经济负担。故选C。 32. What is the boomerang mentioned in the passage? A. A person earning low income. B. A person who has heavy tax burden. C. A youth who cannot get parental support. D. A youth returning to parents after graduation. 【答案】D 【解析】细节理解题。由“My poor brother is a boomerang kid. Like 60 percent of guys immediately after university, he's back at home.”可知选D。 33. According to the passage, which of the following does NOT contribute to the tax bill of most young graduates? A. National insurance. B. Income tax. C. Council income. D. Student loans. 【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。由“thanks to student loan repayments and council tax on top of income tax and national insurance.”可知选C。 34. Who is comparatively most affected by the recession according to the passage? A. Those who haven’t completed their university studies. B. Those who are supported through by their parents. C. Those who can have access to the urban facilities. D. Those who were born into the well-off families. 【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。由“Ambitious young people will be left frustrated, seeing their university peers from more wealthy backgrounds excel only because parents' money was there to support them through the initial period of poverty wages.”可知选A。 35. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Global Recession B. Boomerang Kids C. Unemployment Rate D. Falling Incomes 【答案】B 【解析】标题归纳题。由纵观全篇可看出，本文讲的是就经济衰退引起的回归家庭的子女。故选B。 B Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good ,most would admit that their spoken English is poor .Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English. First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive .Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know. Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous .Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly .However, in speaking your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across ,to talk to someone in English ,as quickly and as well as you can ,even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense ,but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances（留出余地，体谅）for any mistakes he hears. The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening .You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking. Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners .Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor .If you have this proactive outlook ,then you will see English opportunities wherever you go. If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know .Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more. 5. What is most probably the writer’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To improve your reading. B. To improve your spoken English. C. To improve your listening. D. To improve your vocabulary. 6. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that . A. don’t be afraid of making mistakes .Just speak! B. don’t be nervous ,don’t be shy .Just write! C. don’t be fluency .Just be accuracy D. don’t be shy ,don’t be fluency. Just listen and write! 7. The text is most probably taken from a . A. teacher’s diary B. report on study C. sports newspaper D. movie magazine