高考英语 专项拔高 组合练 (二).docx

温馨提示： 此套题为Word版，请按住Ctrl,滑动鼠标滚轴，调节合适的观看比例，答案解析附后关闭Word文档返回原板块组合练(二)(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解AIf you thought pilots dimmed(调暗)the lights before takeoff to give you some shuteye,think again.Believe it or not,the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency.The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers’ eyes adjust quicker during an emergency escape.“Going from a brightly lit environment to one that’s completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,” Alice Theriault,service director for Air Canada,wrote in a press statement.“Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency,dimming the lights is one of many steps we take to ensure the safety of our customers.”The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles (小斑点) as your sight adjusts to a dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation.It normally takes our eyes about 20 to 30 minutes to see best in a dark room.The brighter the lights are,the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust,which is why dimming the plane lights could shorten your “dark adaptation” time since you haven’t been sitting under fluorescent bulbs(荧光灯)during all flight.Not only does dimming lights add valuable time to the escape process,it reduces the tension on your eyes if you need to look outside,or see the emergency lighting along the passage.“It helps keep you in the right direction,” Patrick Smith,an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph.“It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks,such as fire or debris,which might affect an escape.” So next time a pilot dims the lights,just know it’s for your safety,even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your takeoff into the sky.1.The lights are turned down before takeoff to help passengers 　　　. A.take a short breakB.escape in time of emergencyC.create a warm atmosphereD.adapt their eyes to the bright environment2.What is one of the roles of shortening “dark adaptation” time?A.Slowing down the landing.B.Adjusting the plane lights.C.Keeping passengers calm.D.Helping the crew judge outside risks.3.What does the underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Dimming lights.　　 B.The escape process.C.Reducing tension. D.The passage.4.What is the text mainly about?A.A tip of air travel.B.An emergency event on a plane.C.A warning message on a plane.D.An explanation of an airline safety measure.BWhat is a lifestyle and how is that different from a life?A lifestyle is about brand names and buying identity or fame.A lifestyle gives a false sense of peace and acceptability that comes from others recognizing what you’ve bought into (as well as bought).If your car,clothes,and home are expensive,you’re sophisticated(世故的) and stylish.If you have the right kind of job or go to the right social gatherings,then you receive the insincere approval of others.This means that your self-esteem(自尊)is always at the mercy of others,with no appreciation of you as an individual.A life,on the other hand,is very different.A life is what you lead when you know what matters most to you.It is very simple and comes from being connected to what you know is important and being willing to put that first,no matter what others may think.When you create a life vs.a lifestyle,your self-esteem comes from what’s inside you,not what others think about you.A lifestyle is expensive financially and personally,because it costs a great deal to keep up appearances and do what you think is socially acceptable.A life is not expensive.Rather than using personal or financial resources,a life generates energy and staying power.It’s about liberating yourself from the mindless consumption that society expects.It is about making the choices that are in line with your values,instead of using up your bank account or energy for no heart-driven reason.How can you make the change?Understand the difference between a life and a lifestyle.Analyze your current lifestyle to see what is costing you in money,time,stress,and energy to maintain it.Let go and make room for what is really important to you,what supports you and brings you joy.Remember who you are from within,not what you own!5.Which of the following examples best explains “what is life about”?A.We work long hours in a job that we do not enjoy.B.We focus on what we wear,or what kind of car we drive.C.We find out what our true beliefs and values are and choose to live by these.D.We think that how others see us is more important than what we think of ourselves.6.What method does the author use to explain his opinion in the third paragraph?A.Making comparison. 　 B.Giving an example.C.Giving a definition. 　 D.Giving a reason.7.To make the change,we need to　　　. A.be directed from withinB.be directe。