1、2019高考英語(yǔ)二輪閱讀理解精選（37）及解析AIt gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I cant imagine what we will do without him when hes gone. Bill Masters almost singlehanded built up our sales force in the Houston area and developed the market posi

2、tion that we enjoy today. In only six years, he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors. Not only have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bills leadership; we are increasing our share with each passing

3、 month. As you know, the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this companys most competitive（競(jìng)爭(zhēng)旳）areas. But we know that if anyone can do it, Bill Masters can, and I know you all join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new work.56.The speech was made

4、 _. A. at a welcome meeting B. at the opening of a new school term C. when somebody was leaving D. when they had a new manager57.How long did Masters worked there? A. 37 years B. less than 5 years C. about six years D. since he began to work58.When Bill started to work in Houston area, he had _ to h

5、elp him. A. many people B. nobody C. about 37 people D. very few people59.Bill increased the companys sale _. A. by 37 percent every month B. to the second largest in the area C. to be the fifth largest in the area D. five times as much as beforeBMost people know that Marie Curie was the first woman

6、 to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner. Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene

7、studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris. Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who w

8、as using X-ray facilities（設(shè)備）to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgrum. Her services were recognised in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government. In 1918, Irene became her mothers assi

9、stant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.Like her mother, Irene combin

10、ed family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity（輻射能）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.60.Why was Irene Curie awarded a M

11、ilitary Medal? A . Because she received a degree in mathematics. B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.61.Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederio joliot?A. At the Curie Institute. B. A

12、t the Cniversity of Paris. C. At a military hospital. D. At the College of Sevigne.62.When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born? A. In 1932. B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1926.63.In which of the following aspects was Irene Cuire different from her mother? A. Irene worked with

13、 radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career. C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once D. Irene died from leukemia.CLittle BrotherBy Cory Doctorow, 382 pages, $19.95In the very near future, Marcus Yallow is walking with his friends in San Francisco when a 9/11-sized terrorist attack occurs blocks aw

14、ay. Everyone around is secretly taken away by the Department of Homeland Security to see whether theyre terrorists. However, during the investigation, one of his friends dies mysteriously. The friends try to find out the truth. If you read only one science-fiction novel this year, make it this one.T

15、he Flying TroutmansBy Miriam Toews, 274 pages, $32The heart of the book is a road journey in Canada made by Hattie，Thebes and Logan to find Cherkis, the kids dad. Its rich in dialogue, sometimes funny, sometimes surprisingly sad, always character-true. Toews is an extraordinarily gifted writer, with

16、 tough-minded compassion (同情) for her characters.Reading By LightningBy Joan Thomas, 388 pages, $22.95Were in 1930s Canada, where Lilys father arrived three decades earlier to be promised fertile agricultural land. But they had been cheated and thrown in the middle of Manitoba. Now William Piper and

17、 his wife farm their land and place little hope in this life.What They WantedBy Donna Morrissey, 325 pages, $32A father has a heart attack; a brother and a sister leave Newfoundland and go to Alberta, Canada to work； a tragedy brings reconciliation (和解), but also terrible loss. Primarily a novel of

18、character, its also a novel of Canada, of two very specific and vividly drawn places. Donna Morrisseys characters are troubled, sensitive, quick to be moved to anger or pain, and just as quick to laughter and affection.64. If Jim only has 20 dollars, which book could he buy?A. The Flying Troutmans.

19、B. What They Wanted.C. Little Brother. D. Reading By Lightning.65. According to the text, we know that The Flying Troutmans is . A. full of dialogue B. a sad story C. about tourism D. a real story66. In Reading By Lightning, why did William Piper arrive in Canada? A. To carry out his promise. B. To

20、work in a big city.C. To get work experience. D. To seek his fortune.DWhen you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally(非語(yǔ)言地), before saying anything by making gestures. According to a pioneer in nonverbal commun

21、ication, only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people dont know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in different parts of the world.In the United States, for example, nodding

22、your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “Ive heard you”.In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someones life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United St

23、ates, when someone puts his / her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right”. However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and should not be used there.In the United States, raising your clasped hands above your head means “Im the champion” or “Im the winner”. It is the sign prizefigh

24、ters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman(政治家) made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.In the United States, holding your hand up with the thumb and index finge

25、r in a circle and the other three fingers spread out means “Everything is O.K.” and is frequently used by astronauts and politicians. In France and Belgium, it can mean “Youre worth nothing.”There are other nonverbal signals that people should be aware of when they go to another country, such as the

26、 distance to maintain between speakers. Americans usually feel comfortable when speaking with someone if the distance between them is about eighteen inches to arms length. Anything closer makes them feel uncomfortable.When talking to Americans, it is also important to make eye contact. If you look d

27、own when talking to an American, he / she may feel that you are embarrassed, afraid, or trying to hide something.In addition to knowing how to communicate nonverbally in a country, it is important to know what you and he cannot discuss. In the United States, there are certain topics to avoid when yo

28、u first meet someone, For example, dont ask people their age, weight, religion, marital status(婚姻狀況), how much money they earn, or how much something costs. You can talk about work, the weather, traffic problems, sports, food, news of the day, where one lives, consumer subjects (computers, car repairs, and so forth), and travel or vacation plans.These few examples illustrate that your actions can speak louder than your words. In a particular cultural contest, what you say and what you dont say are equally important.67. Which of the following is true?A. People all over the world only co