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1、2021年高考英语二轮专题复习阅读理解14AJoshua, Helmut, and BethlehemMichelle O.DonovanISBN 9781462058679Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War.Because of his familys Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps(集中营).Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a litt
2、le mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.Encourage Me!Inspirational PoetryGloria CoykendallISBN 9781412027854It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression(长期抑郁).cure to strengthen identity and purpose.Seek
3、ing the EdgeDr.Joseph L.RoseISBN 9781462031795Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in ones lifedriving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.More Things in HeavenBill BosworthISBN 9780595433582
4、In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based
5、on their own experiences.Creation or EvolutionMichael EbifeghaISBN 9781450289023Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated.In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the s
6、tructure of empirical(实证的)science.(1)Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A.Bill Bosworth.B.Michelle O.Donovan.C.Dr.Joseph L.Rose.D.Gloria Coykendall.(2)The ISBN for the book of poems is.A.9781462031795 B.9781412027854 C.9780595433582 D.9781462058679(3) What kind of readers will
7、 probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.C. Those who study the art of writing.D. Those who like traveling abroad.(4)Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?A. Seeking the Edge.B
8、. Creation or Evolution.C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.D. More Things in Heaven.B(Q=Question;A = Answer)SituationQ:If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater,is it rude to move?A:Maybe,but nobody will fault you for it.Chances are that close sitter doesnt realize he disturbs you,so
9、he may miss your annoyance.You undoubtedly arent the first person hes met who needs enough room.Forgive his bad judgment,move quietly and enjoy the show.SituationQ:If I use the bathroom at a store,do I need to buy something?A:Consider frequency and urgency.Is this a one-time thing or an emergency?If
10、 so,you dont have to buy anything,but it would be kind if you did.However,if you regularly use the bathroom at this place,then you are a customer,and you should act like one.SituationQ:If someone is talking loudly on the bus,is there a nice way to ask him to keep it down?A:No.Try other means:1)Stare
11、 at him until he gets aware of it and quiets down.2)Lift your finger in a silence motion(动作)and smile.3)Put on earphones and ignore him.SituationQ:If I remember my friends birthday a day late,should I apologize or just wish her a happy birthday like nothing happened?A:This is the reason why the word
12、belatedwas invented.“Happy belated birthday!”is short for:“Well,I know I forgot,but then I remembered.Forgive me and happy birthday.”SituationQ:Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond(回复)to it?A:Dont lie.Receiving a text does not mean you need to respond to it.Why was
13、te a perfectly good lie when the truth will serve?“Yes,”you can say if ever asked,“I saw it.”No explanation is needed as to why you dont respond.(1)You will get annoyed in a theater when.A.a person is too activeB.a person is too rude to youC.a person talks too loudlyD.a person sits too close to you(
14、2)How will you quiet someone down in a public place?A.By making fun of him continuously.B.By looking purposefully at him.C.By talking to him directly.D.By pointing angrily at him.(3)The underlined word“belated”in Situationprobably means.A.predicted B.returned C.cancelled D.delayed(4)What is the pass
15、age mainly about?A.Modern ways to mind your manners.B.Different ways to change others manners.C.Proper manners to offer help to others.D.Good manners to talk to people.CDepression is much higher amongst female bosses than male bosses,a new US survey finds.Dr Tetyana Pudrovska,the studys first author,explained:“Women with job authoritythe ability to hire,fire,and influence payhave greatly more symptoms of depression than women without this power.But men with job authority have fewer symptoms of depression than men without such power.”The study