1、英语全国2卷2019年全国卷英语高考题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series（系列）of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influenc
2、e of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matildas battles with her cruel me parents and the bossy headmisres，Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening，but theyre also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIts about two sis
3、ters-Eri，a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping，and Mari, a young student . In trying to connect to her sister. Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse ”night people” who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FynnThere was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when eve
4、ryone else on the planet did but the horror story is brilliant. Theres tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. Its a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyableThe StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel fr
5、om one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the worlds population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those let. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does “I” refer to in the text?A. Stephen King. B. Gillian Flynn. C. Jo U
6、smar. D. Roald Dahl22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan. B. Matilda. C. After Dark. D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl?)A.A folk tale. B.A biography. C.A love story. D.A horror story.B“You can use me as a last resort（选择）, and if nobody else volunteers，then
7、 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 theres 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
8、 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 arent even on At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, Ill do it.”Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing
9、 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 p
10、arents 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
11、 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, Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit. However, i
12、f others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l？A. She knows little about the club. B. She isnt good at sports.C. She just doesnt want to volunteer. D. Shes unable to meet h
13、er schedule.25.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.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3 ?A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids.
14、C. Shell work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper.27. 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.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beachs Bar Louie counter by
15、 herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtels “me” time. And like more Americans, shes not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half（53 percent）have breakfast alone and near
16、ly half（46 percent）have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore，74 percent，according to statistics from the report.“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone，but together，you know？”Bechtel said，looking up from her book. Bechtel，who works in downtown West Palm Beach，has lunc
17、h with coworkers sometimes，but like many of us，too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today，I just wanted some time to myself，”she said.just two seats over，Andrew Mazoleny，a loc
18、al videographer，is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom hes on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction（交流）. “I reflect on how my days gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “Its a ch
19、ance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.”That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one，but those days are over. Now，we have our smartphones to keep us company at t
20、he table. “It doesnt feel as alone as it may have before al the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demerit， whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety. B. Eating habits.C. Table manners. D. Restaurant service.29. Why does B
21、echtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her coworkers. B. To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own. D. To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar. B. Hes fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar
22、. D. Hes familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone. B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime. D. The advantage of wireless technology.DBacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms（微生物） from
23、our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? Its turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA HUNCH high school class, lik
24、e the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordons students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think th
25、eyre close to a solution（解决方案）. “We dont give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other thanAre you working towards your goal? Basical
26、ly, its Ive got to produce this product and then, at the end of year, present it to NASA. Engineers come and really do an in-person review, andits not a very nice thing at time. Its a hard business review of your product.”Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact（影响） on college admissions and prac
27、tical life skills. “These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I dont teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.32.What do we know about the bacteria in t
28、he International Space Station?A. They are hard to get rid of. B. They lead to air pollution.C. They appear different forms. D. They damage the instruments.33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.B. To sharpen students communication skills.C. To al
29、low students to experience zero gravity.D. To link space technology with school education34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?A. Check their product. B. Guide project designsC. Adjust work schedules. D. Grade their homework.35. What is the best title for the text?A. NASA
30、: The Home of Astronauts. B. Space: The Final Homework Frontier.C. Nature: An Outdoor Classroom. D. HUNCH:A College Admission Reform.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump
31、? This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin.36Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.37More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself , your values your st
32、rengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires ,etc. Only then should your youre your goalsYou also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work.38 So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity（清晰）of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to
