2020年高考英语2.4 阅读理解七选五专题强化训练十四(原题版)

2020高考英语【阅读七选五】专题强化训练十四

Test 1

Sometimes it can be difficult to relate to the generations that have come before us. ___1___ But older people have plenty of wisdom and knowledge to share with younger generations，and treating them with respect should be second nature for all of us.

Call people sir or ma’am， Even if you’ve grown up in a more casual environment where you usually call your friends' parents by their first names，you shouldn't assume that all older people are comfortable with that kind of informal title. ___2___ They prefer you to call them Mr./Mrs. That's why it's always best to ask what name they prefer and use sir or ma'am when you don't feel comfortable asking.

___3___While it's true that many elderly people have health problems that may require special assistance， aging doesn't affect all people in the same way. Assuming that an older person has poor eyesight or hearing can be extremely embarrassing and make him or her feel self-conscious. That's especially true if you make a big deal out of it，such as raising your voice every time you speak to him or her. If you're unsure whether an older person has such problems， just ask. ___4___

Show interest in their lives. It's easy to think that older people don't have much going on because they don't do many of the things that they used to when they were younger. ___5___When you visitor call your elderly loved ones，make sure to ask about their favorite activities. If they have a hobby that they particularly enjoy，you might even offer to do it with them. That's a great way to show them just how interested you are in what's important to them.

A. Do offer them necessary help. B. Don't assume they have disabilities.

C. However，many elderly people are still active. D. Some elderly people maybe more traditional. E. We ourselves will be old someday in the future.

F. It's better to be straightforward than to risk annoying someone.

G. Growing up differently makes us feel we have nothing in common with them.

Test 2

When I first came to U．K. from China at 6, I entered the first grade.1.________. I saw children throw their leftover food into the large trash cans—from half-eaten pizzas to untouched burgers. I watched them pour their milk into a white bucket. In China, this was a huge no-no in school. We had to finish everything.

One day, my first grade teacher announced that we would be having a party and everyone was told to bring something from their country.2.________. My mom stayed up after her long day of work and made many dumplings. She put them in the fridge and woke up early in the morning to steam them and fry them so they would taste extra fresh when I brought them to school. They smelled great and looked golden brown after they were cooked.

I was so excited to share these with my classmates and teachers. It was placed in the corner of the table next to all the other delicious food.3.________. One or two kids bravely took a piece and knew what they were because they had it with their parents at a Chinese restaurant. At the end of the party, it was cleanup. My teacher walked up to me and asked, pointing to the dumplings，“Would you like to take these home？” I carefully replied，“No...” 4.________. I thought she was going to share it with other teachers, but immediately after I said that, she threw all the dumplings into the trash and continued cleaning. I was confused: what just happened?

5．________. And today I still witness this frequently in my English friends. Please eat all your food or take it to go or share it or just get enough so you don’t have to throw it away. Thank you.

A．In China，“no” usually means “yes” B．I got super excited and told my parents C．It was very impolite to take your gift home

D．This was the biggest culture shock I have experienced E．When I got home, I shared the experience with my parents

F．Many kids had the cookies and juices and were hesitant to try the dumplings G．I didn’t understand why kids were getting their lunch food and not finishing it Test 3

Changing People's Bad Impression on Us

Some of us have made bad first impressions in front of people we wanted to become good friends with.First impressions are important because they form the foundation on which all future thoughts about someone will be based. ___1___ However，there are actions you can take to change people's bad impression of you.

Apologize immediately. A sincere apology can go along way because you will prove to every one that you value their thoughts about you. Tell the people that you didn't intend to offend(冒犯) them and that you wish to correct the situation.Explain the reasons why you acted the way you did in your apology. ___2___Otherwise，it will make others feel uncomfortable that you keep bringing up the past.

Use humor. When you are around the people you made a bad impression in front of，play a small joke on

yourself.Once they know you are not afraid to laugh at yourself，it can break up some of the tension.Remember to only direct humor at yourself.___3___.

Do not make assumptions.After you have made a bad impression，it can be easy to assume that everyone thinks the worst of you. ___4___Instead of assuming what someone thinks about you，explain to her that you feel ashamed about how you acted and ask him how your behavior affected him.

___5___In order to overcome a bad first impression，your words and actions in the time to come must be consistently good. With enough time and patience，gaining trust and changing wrong beliefs is possible. A. Be careful not to over do it. B. Pay attention to future behavior. C. First impressions are usually long-lasting.

D. However，things aren't always as bad as they seem. E. That way you can avoid anymore feelings of discomfort. F. So it's hard to erase a bad first impression from someone's mind. G. Be mindful of your surroundings and sensitive in what you say to others.

Test 4

Run! Lunch-Delivery Men!

It’s lunch time, and Guo Ziyang is on a mission: deliver seven hot meal orders in an hour.

He dashes into a downtown high-rise, carrying a plastic container of hot beef noodles. There is no time to wait for the right elevator. He hops into the first one that opens, jumps out at the last stop and begins running up the stairs. After a quick handoff to the customer, he races down 20 flights.1.________

Across China’s biggest cities, the scene has become as familiar as crowded subways.2.________ Meals appear with just a few taps on a smart-phone. With the major delivery services offering similar pricing strategies and food choices, the burden of competition has fallen largely on the speed of the delivery people, popularly known as Waimai Xiaoge, or “Brother Takeaway”．

Guo said he wolfs down four or five steamed buns before starting work every morning.“You’ll need the energy for various delivery missions，” he said.“Sometimes, the buildings you deliver to don’t have elevators.3.________ Then, you have to climb ten flights of stairs.”

Guo works around Shanghai’s central business district. He joined Ele. me only last year.4.________ With a food-warmer box tied to his scooter, Guo tears(疾驰) through traffic, rushes past pedestrians and avoid bumps that might spill soup dishes. In less than two hours, he has made stops at a hospital, a hair salon, a hotel room and several high-rises. Six orders an hour is the norm for the lunchtime rush, but Guo said he is sometimes called upon to deliver ten meals.“5.________ You just have to apologize，” he said.

Nevertheless, Guo said he thrives(兴盛) on deadline pressure.“I’m the kind of person who likes challenging

work，” he added.

A．That’s really difficult, and if you arrive late, customers get angry. B．One order down, six to go.

C．The tradition of going out for a meal has been under pressure from the fast pace of urban life. D．Sometimes, the elevators are crowded and take a long time.

E．Sometimes, people ask them to pick up cigarettes, alcohol and other items, which they aren’t supposed to

do.

F．The arrival of food-delivery apps has transformed the country’s lunchtime culture. G．But he has memorized the layouts of all the buildings in his area.