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1、2021年高考英语二轮专题复习阅读理解10AMy mom takes pride in the fact that I was talking in three and four word sentences before I was ten months old. Some say its a gift while others simply think I talk too much.As my thirties came to a close, I found myself reflecting on my life. Im very happy and have no signific
2、ant regrets. However, when I looked back on those times of difficulty, I saw a clear common denominator(特征); I didnt seem to know when to stop talking. Whether it was hurting someones feelings, or having carelessly told a secret, the incident could have been avoided had I closed my mouth sooner. So
3、I decided to practice the power of quiet.To take this step, I needed to understand how people could sit comfortably in a group and not talk. Why does my husband feel completely content to say nothing in a conversation? Hes highly intelligent and has wonderful opinions but hell sit quietly and just l
4、isten. Even when hes asked a pointed question, hell answer with few words while still communicating effectively. What a talent!Can you imagine being happy just listening? In surveying those I know who talk less than I do, I got two answersthey either didnt feel confident enough to speak up, or they
5、just didnt feel the need to participate in the conversation. Of course there were other reasons for not talking, but these were the two most popular answers.The first one didnt work for me. Im just fine letting people know what I think about them, and hopefully it will make the conversation much mor
6、e interesting. The second one didnt work either. I do feel the need to participate. I feel it physically like an electrical pulse through my body; sometimes its so strong that it causes me to behave badly in the form of interrupting or speaking in an unusually loud voice. I had to look further.An in
7、teresting thing happened on this journey to the power of quiet. During my weekly yoga class, it came to me like an answer so clear that the words rang in my head like soft, heavenly bells.I talked too much so people would know I cared about them. It was my way of taking care of those I love. I decid
8、ed before my fortieth birthday, that from that day forward, those around me would know I loved them, and cared what they thought and felt, but I was going to practice the power of quiet.As my forty-second birthday approaches, I can say that deciding to talk less has been more about focusing on quali
9、ty rather than quantity. Ive found that listening more shows those who I care about that I really do care how they feel. Now when I break in, it means more to them. Oh, sure, I still have my short periods of talking too much, but for the most part this has been one resolution that I can call a succe
10、ss.（1）In Paragraph 3 the writer mentions her husband mainly _. A. to show how one communicates effectively B. to explain the reason for his silence in a conversation C. to give an example of those who have the power of quiet D. to give her high opinion of his communication skills（2）By“I had to look
11、further”, the writer means she had to _. A. look into the future in order to succeed in practicing the power of quiet B. try harder to prevent herself from talking too much C. survey people in other areas who talk little D. find out other reasons why she should talk less（1）Which of the following bes
12、t describe the writers character?A.Kind but pessimistic.B.Loving and active.C.Selfless but proud.D.Stubborn and sensitive.B阅读下面的短文，完成下列各题：If you know how to study a glass of wine, it can tell you about its history. Studying a wine involves using several senses, not just taste. First, pour the wine i
13、nto a glass and look at it. Color can tell a lot about the kind of grapes where the wine is from and its age. Look at the clarity, thickness and color of the wine.A white wane might be almost colorless, or it could have a deep golden color. White wines go darker with age. White wine made from grapes
14、 grown in a cool climate is often paler, with a higher amount of acid (酸). A white wine from grapes grown in a warmer climate is often yellower, with less acid, though there are exceptions to this rule.The color of red wine can be purplish red to brick red. Red wines often become paler with age Red
15、wines grown in warmer climates often have deeper color than those grown in cooler climates.Next, tum the glass so that the wine moves around inside. This brings air into the wine, so that it releases its smell. Smell the wine deeply. A wines smell is actually more telling than its taste To use a win
16、e term, what can you learn about the wine from its “nose”? Is the wine fruity? Does it smell like oak? Do you smell grass or maybe honey? Maybe the. smell is like butter or a mineral. It may be complex or intense.Now it is time to taste the wine. Move it around in your mouth. You may recognize some tastes because you identify them while smelling the wine. You can also consider t
