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第二组 人与社会(一)——社会服务与人际沟通和文学、艺
术与体育
常见话题词汇：classic，architecture，construction，exhibition，fiction，literature，
masterpiece，championship，album，cancel，athlete，audience，band，badminton，
broadcast，cartoon，captain，chorus，clap，coach，ballet，applaud，comedy，composer，
conductor，cyclist，diving，documentary，glory，gymnastics，marathon，original，outline，
poetry，instrument，sculpture，referee，relay，release，gratitude，admission，visual，
workshop ， tolerant ， modest ， neighborhood ， harmonious ， accompany ， appreciate ，
enthusiastic，adventure，production，publish，remark，forgive，acquaintance，companion，
complain，condemn，conflict，cooperate，friction，affection，adore，alarmed，annoyed，
appeal，approve，argue，confused，depressed，devoted，disappointment，evaluate，statue，
subscribe，abandon，expectation，motivate，satisfaction
组合练(四) 阅读理解主题练 阅读理解＋阅读七选五
(限时：40 分钟)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2022·湖北十一校联考)
Primal Fear
In this 1996 mystery drama，a timid young man，Aaron(Edward Norton)，is accused of
murdering a priest.Norton’s amazing performance helped to ease suspicion that Aaron is really
guilty of the crime.While watching the multi-layered story uncover，it’s easy to overlook the
possibility that Aaron could be a brilliant sociopath(反社会的人) playing everyone.
Planet of the Apes
It’s difficult enough for you to make sense of a planet where humans are ruled by talking
apes ， but when we finally get used to the concept ， the ending is really beyond our
expectation.Besides，the scene when astronaut George Taylor discovers the remains of the Statue
of Liberty in the original 1968 film is really shocking.The Village
M．Night Shyamalan is one of the few directors who could give us something this clever and
wildly imaginative.While it’s common for suspense films to reveal that some fundamental aspect
isn’t what it appears to be，in this film set in a 19th century village，basically nothing turns out
as it appears.
Fighting Club
This 1999 hit film starring Edward Norton as an office worker who starts an underground fight
club isn’t the easiest movie to follow.But the dramatic ending，which involves exploding
buildings，may be the most shocking part of all.
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1．What do the four films have in common?
A．A 19th century setting.
B．The same actor.
C．Being violence-themed.
D．An unpredictable ending.
2．Which film would a fan of science fiction prefer?
A．Primal Fear.
B．Planet of the Apes.
C．The Village.
D．Fighting Club.
3．Where may the text come from?
A．A brochure. B．A magazine.
C．A website. D．A newspaper.
B
(2022·湖南长沙一中一模)
My middle child was born and rushed to the newborn intensive care unit(ICU) ．I was
shocked to learn that he was sick.Suddenly，my life was out of control.My husband and I with two
full-time careers were dropping our 2-year-old at day care each morning before racing to visit our
son at the hospital.
“Let me know what I can do，” many of our loved ones said.Instead of reaching out，I
withdrew and struggled to manage everything on my plate.Why did it feel awkward being on the
receiving end of assistance?
Being uncomfortable asking for help is an almost universal experience.We may worry about
how embarrassing it will be if someone says no.We may also worry about how guilty we will feel if
they say yes.“Do you see the person who asks for support as a burden ？” I asked my
mother.“No，of course not，” she said.“In fact，helping is one of the most rewardingexperiences we can have.” Her words resonated( 引起共鸣) with me.I was raised to be
independent and to help others is something I’ve always enjoyed.
I felt funny relying on people outside my inner circle.I thought leaning on my closest family
and friends would be most comfortable，but they lived an hour or more away.Then the favors from
others made me feel loved and supported.With them often taking care of meals and other areas of
our lives，it was easier to focus and take in news from doctors.
We all wish people could read our minds，know what we need and volunteer it.Actually，
they have to understand that we need help，and know what kind we want them to give—that
means we really do have to ask.I’m now a pro at asking for help.I don’t only rely on my inner
circle.I have a large community of resources—which benefits all of us.
4．How did the author feel after her son was born?
A．Calm and indifferent.
B．Cheerful and thrilled.
C．Surprised and determined.
D．Astonished and overwhelmed.
5．Why was the author not willing to receive others’ help at first?
A．She was afraid of being a burden to others.
B．She wanted to follow her mother’s advice.
C．She was able to manage everything on her own.
D．She felt embarrassed about sharing her privacy.
6．What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A．Doctors and nurses.
B．The favors from others.
C．Our closest family and friends.
D．People outside my inner circle.
7．What does the author intend to convey?
A．She is a pro at asking for help.
B．Relying on our inner circle is essential.
C．Asking for help may achieve a win-win outcome.
D．Reading others’ minds is the key to offering help.
C
(2022·T8第二次联考)
Skeleton is one of the three sliding sports at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games ，
alongside the luge(单雪橇) and bobsleigh(大雪橇)．With only six medals up for grabs，skeleton
has the fewest events at the Winter Games—which means competition will be fierce.
The sport of skeleton has its roots in the most popular winter pastime ：sleighing.In themid-19th century，British and American holidaymakers built the first toboggan(平底雪橇) run in
Davos in 1882，and thus the sport of sleighing began.
Two years later，in 1884，the famed Cresta Run—a natural ice skeleton racing toboggan
track—was built in St.Moritz，Switzerland(the course has hosted the annual Grand National
championships since 1885)．
In 1892，a new sledge made entirely of steel was introduced，and some claim that its bony
appearance gave the sledge and the sport the name“skeleton”．
Men’ s skeleton was first introduced on the Olympic program in the 1928 Games in
St.Moritz.But due to the sport only being available at the Cresta Run at the time，it fell into
obscurity(默默无闻) while the luge and bobsleigh grew in popularity.However，in 2002，the
skeleton was reintroduced as a men’s and women’s event at the Salt Lake City Winter
Olympics，and has remained a part of the Olympic program ever since.
While Great Britain has the most medals(nine) in skeleton competition at the Olympics，the
top spot belongs to the United States(eight medals) by virtue of having four silvers to Great
Britain’s one(both nations have three golds，while Britain has five bronze medals，and the
United States one)．
Great Britain is the only nation to have won a medal every time skeleton has featured at the
Olympic Games，and has won at least one medal in each of the five contests of women’s
skeleton since its introduction.
8．How many events does skeleton have in the Olympics?
A．Two. B．Three.
C．Five. D．Six.
9．When did skeleton first appear?
A．In 1882. B．In 1885.
C．In 1892. D．In 1928.
10．Why did skeleton fall into obscurity?
A．Because its material steel was rare.
B．Because there was only one run for it.
C．Because only men could take part in it.
D．Because it was not on the Olympic program.
11．What makes America top Great Britain in skeleton at the Olympics?
A．The number of medals.
B．The composition of medals.
C．The virtue of the athletes.
D．The times of hosting the Olympics.
D(2022·广东二模)
For people born into the Russian aristocracy(贵族) in the nineteenth century，life was full of
interesting opportunities—unless they were female.At the time，women generally did not have
careers，for they were expected，instead，to focus fully on marrying and raising families.Sophia
Behrs was one such young woman.When Sophia married Leo Tolstoy(列夫·托尔斯泰)，he was
already a well-known author.Both the couple were literary in their interests：Sophia had been a
gifted student and，even at a very young age，was a keen and sensitive reader.
Sophia’s marriage to Tolstoy gave her the opportunity to put her abilities as a good reader to
use，often advising him on his work throughout the writing process.She served as her husband’s
copyist，writing out multiple copies of his novels by hand.She made suggestions for and edits to
his work，many of which were incorporated into the final product.In addition，she served as his
manager，publicist，and agent，keeping track of the financial and legal sides of her husband’s
writing career.If Sophia were alive today，she might have found her calling at a publishing house
or literary agency.
She wrote her own Russian-language grammar textbook and translated texts from German and
English.She also wrote fiction，including a revision of Leo’s novella The Kreutzer Sonata.In
that story，a man recounts the dramatic breakdown of his marriage；Sophia retold the narrative
from his wife’ s point of view.The famous writer was impressed by his wife’ s literary
talents.“What force of truth and simplicity！” he wrote in his diary upon reading one of her
stories.
However，Sophia never sought publication for her own work.Writing was not a fantasy that
she looked seriously；rather，she regarded it with “a certain contempt(轻蔑) and irony”．
Limited by personal modesty，her domestic duties，and the expectations for women in her
lifetime，Sophia never even considered seeking fame of her own.Yet Tolstoy would never have
been able to produce the work he did without Sophia’s vital contributions.
12．What advantages did Sophia’s marriage bring to her?
A．A strong interest in literature.
B．A superior sense of gracefulness.
C．A profession at a literary agency.
D．A chance to put her literary gift to use.
13．What can be inferred about Sophia from paragraph 3?
A．Her revision of The Kreutzer Sonata was admirable.
B．Her grammar textbook was easy and simple.
C．She had a dramatic and imaginative writing style.
D．She almost went through a marriage breakdown.
14．Which of the following words best describe Sophia according to the last paragraph?
A．Talented and selfless.B．Loving and ambitious.
C．Thoughtful and strong-willed.
D．Responsible but proud.
15．What is the best title of the text?
A．Sophia，a Delayed Publisher
B．Sophia，the Other Tolstoy
C．Life of Tolstoy and Sophia
D．Literature on Russian Women
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
(2022·湖南长沙一模)
It can be very easy to stick with what you know，instead of trying to meet people who are
different from you. 1 Here’s what you can do：
Become self-aware. 2 This includes biases(偏见) about your own cultural background.It
can be confronting，but by doing this you’ll be able to think about how these traits might impact
on your approach to and understanding of differences.You could try ： Think about what
assumptions you make about your friends，peers，and people you work with.
Talk to someone from a different cultural background.Try and get to know someone from a
different cultural background better. 3 You’ll automatically find out more about their life and
experiences.Just being curious and open-minded can be helpful.
Be more accepting.Sometimes，for one reason or another，it’s not all that easy to
understand some cultural differences. 4 In other words，you don’t have to understand，or
even agree with，someone in order to accept them.
5 One of the biggest difficulties to overcome in understanding cultural differences is
making judgments based on one opinion.You should do some research to actually learn about
people，instead of making broad-brush assessments.Stereotyping(模式化) people from different
cultural backgrounds can impact their quality of life and opportunities.
A．Do your own research.
B．Think beyond stereotypes.
C．Practice being sympathetic towards people.
D．Work out your own beliefs，values and personal biases.
E．Instead of asking them questions directly，treat them as friends.
F．And the best approach is to acknowledge people are different and to accept that’s okay.
G．However，trying to understand people from other countries can help you experience more.
