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2020年高考英语阅读理解社会现象类专练（附答案）
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Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” There is no doubt that China is a country with high moral values. It has never attacked another country, has one of the lowest rates of violent crimes and is deeply concerned with the social and economic welfare of its people.
But when it comes to animal rights, China may well fail Gandhi test. There are no laws against the killing of dogs and the sale of dog meat in China. In fact the serving of dog meat in Chinese restaurants has increased in recent years.
People who eat dog meat argue that dogs have been eaten in China for thousand of years and dog meat has “health benefits”.
There is, however, a strong argument against waiting dogs .Recently, some Chinese animal rights activists stopped a truck carrying about 500 dogs and saved the poor animals from being sold and served as food in restaurants. These people that dogs are not meant to be eaten but loved. 根据短文内容，判断以下句子的正误。
（1）China has only one law to prevent killing and eating dogs （2）China has a long history of eating dogs.
（3）More dog meat is served in Chinese restaurants in recent years. （4）No one believes that eating dogs is beneficial health.
（5）Recently some people stopped a truck and saved about 500 dogs. 2.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
Americans like to travel on their yearly holiday. Today, more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns(客栈) instead of hotels. They get a room with breakfast the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private(私人的) homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years. In the past five or ten years, these bed and breakfast places have become popular in the United States. Many of these American's bed-and-breakfast inns are old historic buildings. Some bed-and-breakfast inns have only a few rooms, while others are much larger. Some inns do not provide telephones or televisions in the rooms, but others do.
Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying at a hotel. Usually the cost is much less. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone's home. The owners are glad to tell about the areas and the interesting places to visit. Many vacationers say that they enjoy the chance to meet local families. （1）Americans take a holiday trip ________.
A. all the year round B. for years C. every year D. every other year （2）Why do American travelers prefer staying at bed-and-breakfast inns? A. It is like visiting someone's home. B. The money they spend there is much less. C. They can meet local families. D. All of the above. （3）Staying at the bed-and-breakfast inns, ________.
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A. the travelers needn't pay anything B. the travelers have to pay for the telephones or televisions C. the travelers can meet and talk with the local people D. the owners will show the travelers around the area
（4）Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. European and American vacationers like staying at bed-and-breakfast inns. B. All Americans enjoy traveling.
C. These bed-and-breakfast inns are all old historic buildings. D. Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is just like at the traveler's home. 3.阅读理解
Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there's always a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.
Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while others aren't?
To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader's attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters. On the whole, Brooks' story is acceptable if uninspired. As one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks' attempt to translate his tale into science.
（1）The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to__________. A. illustrate where science can be applied B. demonstrate the value of Brooks' new book
C. remind the reader of the importance of science D. explain why many writers use science in their works （2）According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book? A. Its strong basis. B. Its convincing points. C. Its clear writing. D. Its memorable characters. （3）What is the author's general attitude towards the book?
A. Contradictory. B. Supportive. C. Cautious. D. Critical. （4）What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph?
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A. Problems with the book. B. Brooks's life experience. C. Death of the characters. D. Brooks's translation skills. 4.阅读理解
In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the U.S., there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know what season it is, just have a look at what people are playing.
For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They're almost a religion. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favourite teams and athletes play in person. Other fans watch the games at home. The most devoted sports buffs never miss a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow (寡妇)” during her husband's favorite season.
America's devotion to athletics has created a new class of wealthy people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million -dollar salaries. Some even make big money appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and even toiletries (化妆品).
Sports are an important part of Americans' culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. All students take physical education classes in school. Some try out for the school teams, while others join school sports leagues. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community.
（1）The most popular sports in America are the following EXCEPT . A. soccer B. American football C. basketball D. baseball （2）What does the underlined word “buffs” (in Paragraph 2 ) mean? A. Athletes B. Fans C. Clubs D. Teams （3）By saying “sports widow”, the writer means .
A. some American men love sports more deeply than their wives B. some American men often quarrel with their wives during their favourite season
C. some American men can hardly find time to be with their wives during their favourite season D. some sports starts' wives are left home alone during their favourite season （4）In general, professional athletes in America .
A. are well paid B. often appear in advertisements
C. live a busy life D. make big money by selling products such as soft drinks and shoes
（5）What would be the best title for the passage? A. Sports seasons in America B. American sports fans C. Americans' sports culture D. Sports in America 5.阅读理解
On October 23,2016,David Pologruto,a high school physics teacher,was stabbed（刺）by his smart student Jason Haffizulla.Jason got straight A's and was determined to study medicine at Harvard,yet this was his downfall.His physics teacher gave Jason a B,a mark Jason believed would undermine his entrance to Harvard.After receiving his B,Jason took a butcher knife to school and stabbed his physics teacher.
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