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1、精编优选练(二十)阅读理解词句猜测题2(限时:25分钟)AFor the brave in the armed forces, being sent away from home for months at a time is just part of the duty. However, its never an easy one to perform especially for those with children.So when I found out I was going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, I was nervo
2、us about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldnt be home to see her graduate from high school.Incredibly, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we live_stream the event among family members when I leaked the news. “Weve be
3、en lucky you havent had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot, ” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special
4、 surprise when my request to return home a few weeks early to attend Abigails graduation ceremony was approved. When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel. And on Abigails graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I he
5、ard my daughters name called. I just kept thinking “ Dont cry. Dont trip in your heels. Dont fall over. ” At last!Abigail was up on stage. I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “ I was just thinking, like, You arent supposed to be here. What? What? How? It was the big
6、gest shock.Im pretty sure my dad made people he didnt even know cry. Emotional for everyone,” Abigail cried.You know what followed: Embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes.Arent they what a family has in store?语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。“我”将被派驻韩国一年,因此,“我”将无法参加大女儿Abigail的高中毕业典礼,但是为了给她惊喜,在她的毕业典礼上,“我”出现在了她
7、面前。本文体现了学科核心素养中的“关注亲情、家庭和谐”的文化品格。1What worried the author most?AHis duty in South Korea.BHis five childrens safety.CHis eldest daughters study.DHis absence from a big event.解析:细节理解题。根据第一段,尤其是该段最后一句可知,“我”最担心的是“我”将无法参加大女儿Abigail的毕业典礼,故D项正确。答案:D2What is the probable meaning of the underlined phrase“ li
8、ve stream”?APlan.BCelebrate.CPrepare. DBroadcast.解析:词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句,并结合该段第二句中Abigail所说的话“Anyway we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot”可知,Abigail安慰“我”说我们可以用互联网联系,“我”可以用手机看到毕业典礼上的她;据此可以判断,Abigail建议我们在家庭成员中直播这件事。故画线词义为“直播”,D项正确。 答案:D3How did Abigail feel when meeting
9、 the author? AEmbarrassed. BOverjoyed.CNervous. DSatisfied.解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中Abigail说的话可知,Abigail没有想到“我”会出现在毕业典礼上,非常激动;据此可以判断,在毕业典礼上见到“我”,Abigail极为高兴,B项意为“极为高兴的”,符合语境,故B项正确。答案:B4What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?AA soldiers personal sacrifice.BA fathers love for his fam
10、ily.CThe meaning of family bond.DThe way to plan a big surprise.解析:目的意图题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了“我”为大女儿制造惊喜的故事,旨在表达家庭关系的意义,故C项正确。答案:CBFood blogs, celebrities, and nutritionists all advocate the benefits of eating organic (有机的) fruits and vegetables. But a new study published in Science Advances paints a more
11、 complex picture. While organic produce is likely slightly healthier to eat and, in some ways, more sustainable to grow, there are also downsides.Organic fruits and vegetables typically cost more than conventional ones. To get a certificate as organic, farmers must meet specific criteria, including
12、growing produce without the use of genetic engineering and chemical inputs. Without these methods, the growing process typically requires more labor, time, and money, a cost that is passed down to consumers. Its true that in many ways, organic farming is more sustainable than conventional farming. B
13、ut when it comes to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas output and water loss, the comparison gets complex. Organic farms produce less greenhouse gas output per acre. However, because they are barred from using genetic engineering, pesticides (杀虫剂), and other methods that increase efficien
14、cy (效率), organic farms also produce an estimated 19% to 25% less yield than conventional farms. While there isnt a whole lot of research on the topic, the few studies that do exist suggest greenhouse gas output and water loss might actually be higher on organic farms, on a per unit basis, says study
15、 author Verena Seufert. In addition, while organic produce is likely more nutritious than conventional fruits and vegetables, theres not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight differences influence consumer health. The same is true for the pesticide remainder. In developed co
16、untries, where pesticide use is tightly regulated, theres no scientific consensus on how these often slight differences influence human health.Still, Seufert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic produce, you should do so. Organic farms provide safer work environments for workers, plus they support