Unit 3单元话题阅读理解练习-2022-2023学年高一英语必修第二册单元重难点易错题精练（外研版2019）.docx

1、Unit 3单元话题阅读理解专项练习(名校最新真题)（2022福建省长汀县第一中学高一阶段练习）You cant imagine how terrible I felt at that time. A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th

2、year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps (圆圈) and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later told me that I was “not athletic”.The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle a

3、gainst myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamed that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Sh

4、ortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces (鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust (重新调整). Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Although my ankle was very painful, I stayed the co

5、urse walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was so hungry!As I came to mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And

6、 I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels (世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.1How did the author feel a month before the marathon?AAnxious.BFrightened.CWell

7、prepared.DConfident.2What does the underlined phrase “ not athletic” mean in paragraph 2?ANot strong in figure.BNot active in sports .CNot talented in sports.DNot determined to sports.3How was the authors first marathon?AHe made it.BHe quit halfway.CHe got the first prize.DHe walked to the end.4What

8、 does the story mainly tell us?AOne is never too old to learn.BMore haste，less speed.CA winner is one with a great effort of will.DA man owes his success to his family support.（2022江苏扬州大学附属中学高一阶段练习）4 Best Basketball Camps in the USAPGC Basketball CampsFor the last few decades, PGC (point guard colle

9、ge) basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe its for point guards only, thats not the case. PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country. While many of the PGC

10、basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes, there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.Nike Basketball CampsNike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work w

11、ith former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps is the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state,so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.

12、NBC Basketball CampsSince the early 1970s, NBC (Northwest Basketball Camp) has been among the world leaders in the space. Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA, as well as in Canada and even t

13、he UK. The camps they offer include clinics team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.The National Basketball AcademyThe National Basketball Academy (also known as TNBA) partners wit

14、h NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee, Orlando, Houston, Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps an

15、d clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments so you can show off the skills you have learned.5What do we know about PGC basketball camps?AThey have the most camps.BThey are mainly aimed at little kids.CThey hire some former NBA coaches.DNot only students of

16、 PGC can join them.6If you want to work with some NBA players, which camp should you choose?AA PGC basketball camp.BA Nike basketball camp.CA NBC basketball camp.DA TNBA basketball camp.7What do NBC Basketball Camps and the National Basketball Academy have in common?AThey focus on teamwork.BThey hol

17、d various tournaments.CThey only offer long-term camps.DThey operate both at home and abroad.（2022四川宁南中学高一阶段练习）Sports play an important role in teenagers lives. They help teenagers keep fit and teach them teamwork. Four teenagers from different countries talk about their sports.Li Yue, ChinaI do man

18、y sports, but my favourite is table tennis. I play table tennis in a club at the weekend and Im quite good at it. On Saturday I teach some younger children to play table tennis, and thats really fun.Sophie, BritainMy sport is rugby. I play for the U15s, the team for players under the age of 15. My t

19、eam always plays a match on Saturday or Sunday, and I usually go to practice games three times on weekdays. Its hard work, but its never boring!Ben, CanadaI love the snow and the mountains. In the holidays, I always go to the mountains with my family. I go snowboarding with my sister and other young

20、 people every day, and Im getting really good. I want to be a famous snowboarder one day.Laura, AmericaI started running when I was really young. When I was 13, I joined a club and started taking part in competitions. I have never won a race, but Im improving all the time. Thats the most important t

21、hing for me. Ive also made many friends since joining the club.8Who is good at playing table tennis?ALi Yue.BSophie.CBen.DLaura.9What does Sophie always do at the weekend? APlay a match.BGo snowboarding.CGo to practice games.DPractice running in a club.10Whats the most important thing for Laura? AWi

22、nning races.BEnjoying the sport.CMaking friends.DImproving all the time.（2022新疆伊宁县第二中学高一期中）Zheng Qinwen announced herself as a major new force in womens tennis with an import French Open debut (首秀) last month. Now the Chinese teenager hopes the fighting spirit she showed at the Grand Slam (大满贯) tour

23、nament can encourage kids starting out in the sport to chase their dreams on the court with the same determination.“If tennis is your dream, I think you always have to fight for your dream. Because we only have one life, you shouldnt have any regrets,” Zheng said last week in an interview.The 19-yea

24、r-old showed she possesses the talent to be a contender at the very top level of tennis with a breakout campaign at French Open.Accounting for two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep along the way, Zhengs journey was ended in the fourth round by a three-set defeat to eventual champion Iga Swiatek. Z

25、heng, though gave the Polish world No. 1 a big scare, battling back from 3-0 down in the first set to force, and win, a tiebreak (平分决胜局)。“That was the first time I had played the world No.1, so I really wanted to grab this chance so I could judge her level and test myself,” said Zheng. “I didnt want

26、 to give her the match so easy like that. It was pretty difficult for me to hold on in that match because of what my body was going through, but I wanted to show her Im not easily beaten.Looking back at Zheng Qinwens performances in this years French Open, theres no doubt that shes a true fighter. Z

27、heng says she avoids being discouraged by higher-ranked opponents by simply focusing on the next point, one shot at a time.Supported by her team, she hopes she can one day win a Grand Slam title.Zhengs impressive French Open run has inevitably led to comparisons with Chinas solitary Grand Slam singl

28、es championLi Na, who won the 2011 French Open and 2014 Australian Open titles.“When I was a kid, Li Na showed that Asian people also can do something really good in tennis. She was the first one. I will just focus on my own game and then lets see if I can really compete at the highest level,” said

29、Zheng.11What does the underlined word “contender” in paragraph 3 mean?AOrganizer.BAnnouncer.CCompetitor.DDesigner.12What is the result of the match between Zheng and Ign Swiatek?AIga Swiatek beat Zheng easily.BZheng lost to Iga Swiatek at last.CZheng won the match despite her pain.DIga Swiatek lost

30、because of her mistakes.13Why is Li Na mentioned in paragraph 7?ATo explain why Li Na has achieved a lotBTo prove failure is the mother of success.CTo show how excellent Zheng Qinwen is.DTo compare the difference between Zheng Qinwen and LI Na14Which of the following can best describe Zheng Qinwen?A

31、Optimistic and generous.BStruggling and determinedCIndependent and helpful.DAdventurous and realistic.（2022山东梁山县第一中学高一阶段练习）We re searching for women aged 18-34 working to achieve success in their chosen field and make the world better. This is a chance to highlight your work and win a prize pool wor

32、th more than $ 100 ,000. Six finalists will be flown to Sydney to attend the Women of the Future event to be held later in the year, and the overall winner will receive:A$ 40,000 investment(投资)in a 12 Month Term Account with La Trobe Financial.A full-page advertisement in The Australian Womens Weekl

33、y and Marie Claire to promote(促进)her cause.Additional exposure and support for her cause in Marie Claire.To enter, tell us in 250 words or less about yourself and how you would use the prize toachieve your dreams and benefit others. Full terms and conditions are available at https:/www. aremedia. co

34、m. au/com petitions/.The nomination(提名)stage begins on June 16, 2023 and closes on July 22, 2023 at 11:59 pm. There are two stages of the awards, nomination stage and winner determined. These awards are only open to female Australian residents between 18 and 34 years of age as of June 16, 2023. Part

35、icipants(参赛者)must be able to travel to Sydney on the date of the event, October 5, 2023. One entry permitted per person/group. This is a game of skill not :chance. The promoter is Are Media Pty Limited(ABN 18 053 273 546).15Who would most probably attend the event?AA woman, 23, USABA woman, 31, Chin

36、a.CA girl, 18, Australia.DA graduate, 22, Japan.16What will the event offer to the overall winner?AA $ 140,000 prize.BAn opportunity of promoting her cause.CMaking friends with the last overall winner.DA chance of being the cover person of Marie Claire.17What is clear about the event in the text?ATh

37、e judges of the event.BThe fields participants can choose.CThe number of the participants.DThe closing date of nomination.（2022辽宁沈阳二中高一阶段练习）Along with soccer, basketball is a global sport. As you read this. young people somewhere in the world are happily passing, dribbling (运球) and shooting. Its eno

38、rmous fun and a joyful way to spend time with others.Basketball is a game for everyone. Unlike golf or tennis. it doesnt require great wealth or a lot of space to play. After all, not many people have a golf course-sized backyard, and tennis equipment is expensive. Basketball, by contrast, just need

39、s a wall with a hoop and a ball.So after its invention by Canadian-American physical educator James Naismith in 1891, the sport took off within US citizens, who quickly became attracted to the game because it suited their circumstances. Today, 127 years later, basketball remains one of the most popu

40、lar sports in the US, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) has an increasing appeal for fans around the world.The success of basketball as global phenomenon is undoubtedly related to the way African-Americans play the game. “The basketball court reflected some of the major cultural shifts i

41、n America, such as from forbidding African-Americans to play basketball to allowing them to play in the NBA,” the LIVESTRONG website noted.From the 1950s onwards, segregation (隔离) rules, which had prohibited African-Americans from playing basketball in NBA games, were no longer used in the US. In 19

42、50, when Earl Lloyd started to play for the Washington Capitols, things began to change. Since then, most of the greats of the game have been African-Americans, like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.Its not difficult to see that theres a strong link between political liber

43、ation and basketball. Something of this is expressed in a quote from the US author John Edgar Wideman. He makes a connection between basketball and hope: “When its played the way its supposed to be played, basketball happens in the air; flying, floating, raised above the floor, letting the oppressed

44、 (受压制的) people of this earth imagine themselves in their dreams.”18What advantage does basketball have over golf or tennis, according to the author?AIt can be played everywhere.BIt doesnt cost much.CIt doesnt require too much skill.DIt interests almost everyone.19What can we learn about basketball f

45、rom Paragraph 3?AThe sport was created by a PE teacher.BThe sport was not popular with people at first.CIts rules have been changed a lot to suit new circumstances.DThe NBA, with a history of 127 Years, attracts people worldwide20The main purpose of Paragraph 5 is to _.Aexplain the rules of NBA game

46、s in the 1950sBstress the success AfricanAmericans in basketballCprove the popularity of basketball among AfricanAmericansDshow how racial integration took place in basketball21What do John Edgar Widemans words mean?ABasketball is sometimes a useful tool for politicians.BAmerican people usually have

47、 a basketball dream.CBasketball stands for the freedom and hopes of people.DPolitical oppression is a serious problem in the US.（2022广东顺德一中高一期中）Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as getting older. Now new research at Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found that lipid turnover (脂质代谢)

48、 in the fat tissue (组织) decreases when people are getting older, which makes it easier to put on weight, even if we eat less or exercise more than before. The scientists studied the fat cells in 54 men and women over an average period of 13 years. In that time, all subjects, regardless of whether th

49、ey gained or lost weight, showed decreases in lipid turnover in the fat tissue, and that is the rate at which lipid (or fat) in the fat cells is removed and stored. Those who didnt make up for that by eating fewer calories gained weight by an average of 20 percent, according to the study done togeth

50、er with researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden and the University of Lyon in France. The researchers also examined lipid turnover in 41 women who underwent bariatric surgery (减肥手术) and how the lipid turnover rate affected their ability to keep the weight off four to seven years after surgery. T

51、he result showed only those who had a low rate before the surgery managed to increase their lipid turnover and maintain their weight loss. “For the first time, the results showed that processes in our fat tissue rule changes in body weight during aging in a way that is independent of other factors,”

52、 says Peter Arner, one of the studys main authors. This could open up new ways to deal with obesity (肥胖).”Earlier studies have shown one way to speed up the lipid turnover in the fat tissue is to exercise more. This new research supports this and further shows the long-term result of weight-loss sur

53、gery would improve if combined with increased physical activity. Obesity and obesity-related diseases have become a global problem. Understanding the change in lipids and what rules the size of the fat mass in humans has never been so significant to us. Therefore, lets expect the researchers to have

54、 more findings in this field to help us keep a healthy body.22Whats the study about?AHow physical activities change body weight.BWhy people gain weight during aging.CWhy people enjoy losing weight.DHow a balanced diet benefits us.23What can we learn from Paragraphs 2 and 3?AMen have a much higher li

55、pid turnover rate than women.BThe amount of fat tissue decreases with people getting older.CPeople with a low lipid turnover rate can lose weight surgically.DThe study result was discovered by Swedish scientists independently.24What can be inferred from Peter Arners words in Paragraph 4?AScientists

56、understand the lipid turnover rate for the first time.BDoing more exercise will surely increase the lipid turnover rate.CThe lipid turnover has little connection with body weight.DKnowing about the lipid turnover rate may help treat obesity.25What is the authors attitude towards the research?AFavora

57、ble.BSurprised.CNegative.DDoubtful.（2022云南牟定县第一高级中学高一期末）Taking a regular afternoon nap（小睡）may bring better mental functions（心理机能）in old people, a study has found. Researchers found sleeping in the afternoon has something to do with better memory in the ageing Chinese population. The study, published

58、 in online journal General Psychiatry, examined the sleep patterns of 2,214 healthy people aged 60 and over in several large cities in China, including Beijing and Shanghai. Of those who took part in the study, 1,534 took a regular afternoon nap of between five minutes and two hours, while 680 did n

59、ot. Participants（参与者）in the study were asked how often they napped during the week, with answers from once a week to every day. The average length of nighttime sleep was around 6.5 hours in both groups, though no information was about how long they sleep. All participants took part in a dementia（痴呆）

60、screening test to check their mental functions across a number of areas The researchers found important differences in memory, with scores higher among the napping group. “In addition to reducing sleepiness, mid-day naps offer a lot of benefits such as strengthening memory, preparation for following

61、 learning, and emotional stability, but these effects were not observed in all cases,” the researchers said. However, the researchers did point out the research could not prove whether afternoon naps put off the dementia of older people, or whether they might be a sign of dementia. The researchers p

62、lan to continue their research to understand the details of these connections, and hope to publish more work in this field in the future.26According to the text，afternoon naps can help old people_.Aremember things betterBkeep their promisesCtreat others with kindnessDlive a rich life27How did the re

63、searchers get the findings?ABy watching the old peoples regular afternoon nap.BBy comparing the participants mental functionsCBy showing many facts about old peoples dementia.DBy asking the participants to take many physical examinations28What can we know from the last paragraph?AAfternoon naps can

64、put dementia off.BThe participants will write more works.CThere will be a further study on afternoon naps.DThe author of the text wants to make the study.29What does the text mainly talk about?AThe advantages of afternoon naps for the old.BThe harm of old peoples dementia.CThe connection between liv

65、ing longer and dementia.DThe way to develop the habit of taking afternoon naps参考答案：1A2C3A4C【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己第一次参加马拉松过程。比赛前一个月的因脚踝受伤而少了两星期的训练，自己坚持不放弃，然后是克服比赛途中的种种艰辛与困难，最后完成全程抵达终点，经受住了毅志的考验，可以称自己是“马拉松赢家”。1推理判断题。根据第一段第一、二句“You cant imagine how terrible I felt at that time. A month before my first mar

66、athon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train.(你无法想象我当时的心情有多糟糕。在我第一次参加马拉松的一个月前，我的一个脚踝受伤了，这意味着我要两周不能跑步，只剩下两周的训练时间)”可知，赛前受伤，作者的心情是焦虑紧张的。故选A项。2词句猜测题。根据第二段最后两句“I didnt do either well.(我两个都做得不好)”由此可知，作者提到七年级的体育课来表明他在体育方面没有天赋。划线处和C项：Not ta

67、lented in sports(没有体育天赋)含义接近。故选C项。3细节理解题。根据倒数第二段句子“I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! (我是最后完成全程的运动员之一。但是我完成了全程)”由此可知，作者完成了全程马拉松比赛。故选A项。4主旨大意题。根据赛前的第三段句子“It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!(它是一场我自身身体与意志力的斗争。一个意志的测试)”和最后一段“Determined to be

68、myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels (世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.(由于下定决心成为自己，向前跑，不怕羞愧与世俗标签，我现在能称自己是一个“马拉松赢家”)”可知，这个故事主要告诉我们，一个获胜者是一个努力、有毅力的人。故选C项。5D6B7D【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个美国最好的篮球训练营。5细节理解题。根据PGC Basketball Camps中的“While many of the PGC basketball camps are ai

69、med at youth in high school and college athletes, there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.( 虽然许多PGC篮球训练营的目标是高中生和大学运动员，但也有技能学院训练营的目标是小到四年级的学生。) ”由此可知，PGC训练营不仅针对PGC的学生，其他学生也可以加入，故选D。6细节理解题。根据Nike Basketball Camps中的“There are even camps that let you work with former

70、or current NBA and WNBA players.(甚至还有让你与前或现任NBA和WNBA球员一起工作的训练营。)可知，如果你想和NBA球员一起工作，你可以去Nike篮球训练营，故选B。7推理判断题。根据NBC Basketball Camps中的“These camps are offered across the USA, as well as in Canada and even the UK.( 美国各地都有这样的训练营，加拿大甚至英国也有。)”可知NBC篮球训练营在国内外都有。再根据The National Basketball Academy中的“It also op

71、erates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain.( 它在世界上许多其他国家也有业务，如巴西、法国、阿根廷和西班牙)”可知TNBA篮球训练营在国内外都有。因此这两个篮球训练营的共同点就是他们在国内外都有训练营。故选D。8A9A10D【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了四个来自不同国家的青少年谈论自己最喜爱的运动。8细节理解题。根据Li Yue, China部分中“I play table tennis in a club at the weekend and Im

72、 quite good at it.(我周末在俱乐部打乒乓球，我打得很好)”可知，李越擅长打乒乓球。故选A。9细节理解题。根据第三段中“My team always plays a match on Saturday or Sunday, and I usually go to practice games three times on weekdays.(我的球队总是在周六或周日进行比赛，我通常在工作日去训练比赛三次)”可知，苏菲在周末打比赛。故选A。10细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I have never won a race, but Im improving all the time.

73、 Thats the most important thing for me.(我从未赢得过比赛，但我一直在进步。这对我来说是最重要的)”可知，对劳拉来说最重要的事情是总在提高。故选D。11C12B13C14B【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了19岁网球选手郑钦文在法网公开赛中取得不俗成绩，表明自己是女子网球的重要新生力量。11词句猜测题。根据第三段的“The 19-year-old showed she possesses the talent to be a contender at the very top level of tennis with a breakout campaig

74、n at French Open.(这位19岁的选手在法国网球公开赛上表现出了成为顶级网球contender的天赋)”，结合第一段的“Zheng Qinwen announced herself as a major new force in womens tennis with an import French Open debut (首秀) last month.(上个月，郑钦文在法国网球公开赛上首次亮相，表明了自己是女子网球的重要新生力量)”可知，郑钦文在法网公开赛首次亮相就证明了自己的实力，由此可知，她有成为顶级网球选手的天赋。故划线词contender意为“选手”，与competit

75、or同义。故选C。12细节理解题。根据第四段的“Zhengs journey was ended in the fourth round by a three-set defeat to eventual champion Iga Swiatek. (郑的征途在第四轮以三盘的比分被最终的冠军Iga Swiatek终结)”可知，郑最终输给了Iga Swiatek。故选B。13推理判断题。根据第七段的“Zhengs impressive French Open run has inevitably led to comparisons with Chinas solitary Grand Slam

76、 singles championLi Na, who won the 2011 French Open and 2014 Australian Open titles.(郑在法网的出色表现不可避免地让人将其与中国唯一的大满贯单打冠军李娜进行比较。李娜曾获得2011年法网和2014年澳网冠军)”与常识可知，李娜是非常优秀的网球运动员。由此推知，提到李娜是为了表明郑在网球方面也非常优秀。故选C。14推理判断题。根据第二段“If tennis is your dream, I think you always have to fight for your dream. Because we onl

77、y have one life, you shouldnt have any regrets,” Zheng said last week in an interview.(“如果网球是你的梦想，我认为你总是要为你的梦想而奋斗。因为我们只有一次生命，你不应该有任何遗憾，”郑在上周的一次采访中说)”，第三段“The 19-year-old showed she possesses the talent to be a contender at the very top level of tennis with a breakout campaign at French Open.(这位19岁的网

78、球选手在法国网球公开赛上表现出色，展现了她成为顶级网球选手的天赋)”和第五段的“I didnt want to give her the match so easy like that. It was pretty difficult for me to hold on in that match because of what my body was going through, but I wanted to show her Im not easily beaten.(我不想让她的比赛这么容易。对我来说，在那场比赛中坚持住是非常困难的，因为我的身体原因，但我想告诉她，我不是那么容易被打败

79、的)”推知，郑是一个努力且有决心的人。故选B。15C16B17D【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了Women of the Future这项活动的一些信息以及对获胜者的奖励。【详解】1.细节理解题。根据最后一段句子“These awards are only open to female Australian residents between 18 and 34 years of age as of June 16, 2023.（截至2023年6月16日，这些奖项只对18至34岁的澳大利亚女性居民开放）”可知，这个活动只对18至34岁的澳大利亚女性居民开放。故选C项。2.细节理解题。根据第

80、二项奖励“A full-page advertisement in The Australian Womens Weekly and Marie Claire to promote her cause.（在澳大利亚妇女周刊和嘉人上刊登整版广告，宣传她的事业。）”可知，总冠军将会得到澳大利亚妇女周刊和嘉人的整版广告，以宣传她的事业。故选B项。3.细节理解题。根据最后一段的句子“The nomination stage begins on June 16, 2023 and closes on July 22, 2023 at 11:59 pm.(提名阶段于2023年6月16日开始，至2023年7

81、月22日晚上11时59分结束。)”可知，该活动提名截止日期是2023年7月22日。故选D项。18B19A20D21C【导语】本文是一篇说明文，说起伟大的篮球运动员，我们会想到美国的各个篮球明星，如迈克尔乔丹，科比布莱恩等，但是篮球运动其实也和非裔美国人有着颇深的联系。18细节理解题。根据第二段中“Unlike golf or tennis. it doesnt require great wealth or a lot of space to play. After all, not many people have a golf course-sized backyard, and tenn

82、is equipment is expensive. (与高尔夫或网球不同。它不需要巨大的财富投入或大量的游戏空间。毕竟，没有多少人拥有高尔夫球场大小的后院，网球设备也很昂贵。)”可知，打篮球不需要花费很多钱，也不需要多大的场地。故选B。19细节理解题。根据第三段中“So after its invention by Canadian-American physical educator James Naismith in 1891, the sport took off within US citizens, who quickly became attracted to the game

83、because it suited their circumstances.( 因此，在1891年加拿大裔美国体育教育家詹姆斯奈史密斯发明这项运动后，这项运动在美国公民中颇受欢迎，他们很快就被这项运动所吸引，因为它适合他们的情况。)”可知，1891年加拿大裔美国体育教育家詹姆斯奈史密斯发明篮球运动。故选A。20推理判断题。根据第五段中“From the 1950s onwards, segregation (隔离) rules, which had prohibited African-Americans from playing basketball in NBA games, were n

84、o longer used in the US. In 1950, when Earl Lloyd started to play for the Washington Capitols, things began to change. Since then, most of the greats of the game have been African-Americans, like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.( 从20世纪50年代开始，禁止非裔美国人在NBA比赛中打篮球的种族隔离规则在美国不再使

85、用。1950年，当厄尔劳埃德开始为华盛顿国会大厦队效力时，事情开始发生变化。从那时起，比赛的大多数伟人都是非裔美国人，比如迈克尔乔丹、魔术师约翰逊、科比布莱恩特和勒布朗詹姆斯。)”可知，本段主要描述的是20世纪50年代开始美国废除了禁止非裔美国人参与NBA比赛的种族隔离规则，由此产生了一系列的著名的球星。由此说明的是美国篮球界的种族融合现象。故选D。21推理判断题。根据最后一段中“When its played the way its supposed to be played, basketball happens in the air; flying, floating, raised a

86、bove the floor, letting the oppressed (受压制的) people of this earth imagine themselves in their dreams.(当篮球按照它应该的方式进行的时候，篮球在空中进行; 飞行，漂浮，升到地板上方，让这个地球上被压迫的人们在梦中想象他们自己)”可知，篮球代表了自由和希望。故选C。22B23B24D25A【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲随着年龄的增长，在脂肪组织中脂质代谢会下降，这使得我们更容易增加体重。22细节理解题。根据原文第一段“.lipid turnover(脂质代谢)in the fat tissue

87、(组织)decreases when people are getting older, which makes it easier to put on weight, even if we eat less or exercise more than before.(随着年龄的增长，脂肪组织中脂质代谢会下降，这使得体重更容易增加，即使我们比以前吃得更少或锻炼更多。)”可知，这项研究是关于为什么人在衰老过程中体重增加。故选B项。23推理判断题。根据原文第二段“The scientists studied the fat cells in 54 men and women over an ave

88、rage period of 13 years. In that time,all subjects,regardless of whether they gained or lost weight, showed decreases in lipid turnover in the fat tissue, and that is the rate at which lipid (or fat) in the fat cells is removed and stored.(科学家们在平均13年的时间里研究了54名男性和女性的脂肪细胞。在此期间，所有受试者，无论体重增加或减轻，都显示脂肪组织中

89、的脂质周转率降低，即脂肪细胞中的脂质（或脂肪）被移除和储存的速率。)”可知，脂肪组织的数量随着年龄的增长而减少。故选B项。24细节理解题。根据原文第四段“This could open up new ways to deal with obesity(肥胖).(这将为解决肥胖问题开辟新的途径。)”以及上文可知，从彼得阿纳在第四段中的话可以推断出了解脂质转换率可能有助于治疗肥胖症。故选D项。25推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“Therefore, lets expect the researchers to have more findings in this field to help us k

90、eep a healthy body(因此，让我们期待研究人员在这个领域有更多的发现来帮助我们保持健康的身体。)”可知，作者对这项研究的态度是支持的。A.Favorable支持的；B.Surprised惊讶的；C.Negative否定的；D.Doubtful怀疑的。故选A项。26A27B28C29A【导语】这是一篇说明文。研究发现，午睡能使老年人拥有更好的记忆力，并可能让他们拥有更好的心理机能。26细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句Researchers found sleeping in the afternoon has something to do with better verbal

91、 fluency and memory in the ageing Chinese population.（研究人员发现，在中国老年人口中，下午睡觉与更好的语言流畅性和记忆力有关）可知，习惯午睡的老年人有更好的记忆力。故选A。27推理判断题。根据文章第二段The study, published in online journal General Psychiatry, examined the sleep patterns of 2,214 healthy people aged 60 and over in several large cities in China, including

92、Beijing and Shanghai. Of those who took part in the study, 1,534 took a regular afternoon nap of between five minutes and two hours, while 680 did not.（这项研究发表在在线期刊普通精神病学上，调查了包括北京和上海在内的中国几个大城市的2214名60岁及以上健康人士的睡眠模式。在参与研究的人中，有1534人定期午睡5分钟到2小时，而有680人没有午睡）和文章第三段Participants in the study were asked how of

93、ten they napped during the week, with answers ranging from once a week to every day. The average length of nighttime sleep was around 6.5 hours in both groups, though no information was taken on the specific duration or timing of the naps taken.（参与这项研究的人被问及他们一周小睡的频率，答案从一周一次到每天一次不等。两组人的平均夜间睡眠时间都在6.5小

94、时左右，但没有记录具体的睡眠时间或时间）可知，这个实验通过对参与者进行痴呆筛选来检查他们的心理机能。经过比较后，研究人员发现有午睡习惯的一组参与者在语言流畅度和记忆力方面得分更高。由此推知，研究人员是经过比较参与者的心理机能来获得发现的。故选B。28细节理解题。根据文章最后一句The researchers plan to continue their research to understand the details of these connections, and hope to publish more work in this field in the future.（研究人员计划

95、继续他们的研究，以了解这些联系的细节，并希望在未来发表更多这一领域的工作）可知，关于午睡还会有进一步的研究。故选C。29主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Taking a regular afternoon nap may be linked to better mental functions in old people, a study has found. Researchers found sleeping in the afternoon has something to do with better verbal fluency and memory in the ageing Chinese population.（一项研究发现，有规律的午睡可能与老年人更好的心智功能有关。研究人员发现，在中国老年人口中，下午睡觉与更好的语言流畅性和记忆力有关）可知，文章主要介绍了午睡对老年人的好处。故选A。