1、2019 届高考英语二轮考点解析卷（十）1、 Many of us have reached in our pockets,feeling a vibration(振动), wrongly believing our mobile phones have just rung. The phenomenon even has a name: phantom vibration syndromeand found it is surprisingly common.Now scientists believe that we are so alert(警觉) for phone calls and
2、 messages we are misinterpreting slight muscle spasms(痉挛) as proof of a call. Robert Rosenberger, an assistant professor at the Georgia Tech Institute of Technology has studied the delusional calls. He said sufferers describe a vague tingling feeling which they think is their mobile phone indicating
3、 it has received a text message or call while on “silent”. But when the device is retrieved,there was no one on the other end.Dr. Rosenberger said, “ I find so many people say, This happens to me, but I thought I was the only one. I thought I was odd.” It seems that the syndrome particularly affects
4、 people at the beck and call of mobile phones or pagers. A 2010 study by Michael Rothberg and colleagues found that nearly 70 per cent of doctors at a hospital in Massachusetts suffered phantom vibrations. A more recent study of US college students found the figure was as high as 90 per cent.While t
5、he odd feeling is widespread, it does not seem to be considered a grave problem. Dr. Rosenberger said,“Its not actually a syndrome in a technical sense. Thats just the name thats got stuck to it.“ He added, “Only 2 per cent of people consider it a problem.“While widespread, the scientific community
6、has not yet invested much effort in getting to the bottom of why we suffer phantom calls. Dr. Rosenberger said, “People are guessing it has something to do with nervous energy. The cognitive(认知的) scientists are talking about brain chemistry, cognitive pathways changing. But its not like they have br
7、ain scans to go on.“ He said, “We have a phone call in our pocket all the time and it becomes sort of an extension of ourselves. We have this sort of readiness to experience a call. We feel something and we think, OK, that could be a call.”1.Why do some people mistake slight muscle spasms for a call
8、?A.They all have a vivid imagination.B.They are sensitive to calls and messages.C.There are few calls and messages in their life.D.Sight muscle spasms affect them more than other people.2.Which of the following are more likely to have phantom vibration syndrome than others?A.Doctors.B.University pro
9、fessors.C.College students.D.The cognitive scientists.3.In Dr. Rosenbergers opinion, phantom vibration syndrome _.A.isnt a kind of disease actuallyB.is considered a problem by most peopleC.is a serious problem ignored by peopleD.has something to do with brain chemistry2、 SHANGHAIThe Shanghai World F
10、inancial Centre will be the tallest land-mark in the world after its completion this century in Pudong, according to the projects Japanese investors. The building will be located in the prime Lujiazui Zone in Pudong, on a 30.000-square-metre site.The building was originally designed to be a 94-floor
11、 office tower with a height of 460 metres. The project broke ground in 1997 but was later halted as a result of the financial crisis in Southeast Asia. “As the economy warms up, we are more confident about Shanghai and the wholeChinaand we are working hard to get the project restarted as soon as pos
12、sible, ” said Katsuyuki Takeuchi , vice-president and general manager of the Shanghai World Financial Centre Company.Its parent company, Japan-based Mori Building Co. Ltd, established the Shanghai subsidiary as the operator responsible for this ambitious project. The design, which is undergoing revi
13、sion in Japan, will accommodate international high-tech businesses, department stores, art galleries, clubs and a five-star hotel. Unlike the gloomy economies of the United States, Europe and Japan, China enjoys a strong growth with brighter prospects, Takeuchi said.More capital and businesses are e
14、xpected to flow into Shanghai , which aims to become a world centre for trade and the financial industrywith Lujiazui as its showpiece.The layout of Luijiazui includes three tall buildings, one of which is the completed Jinmao Tower, each rising above 400 metres, as designed by local government afte
15、r holding an international design competition early last decade. Other buildings nearby fall in height gradually, creating a special shape against the skyline. The Shanghai World Fiancial Centre will be built as the peak of the mountain. “The peak will be safe thanks to the perfect design, advanced
16、technology and the stable social and political environment in Shanghai, ”Takeuchi said, reassuring those who might be anxious about the safety of the soon-to-be worlds tallest building.1.Why is the Shanghai World Financial Center to be built?A.Because it is by the bank of the Changjiang River.B.Beca
17、use it is going to be the highest building in China.C.Because the economy of China is of a better future than of other countries.D.Because the builders in Shanghai could be sure of the quality of the building.2.Seen from a long distance, the Lujiazui Zone looks like a (an) _.A.appleB.mountainC.boxD.
18、basin3.Why will the Shanghai World Financial Center be of great safety?A.Because it will be the peak of a mountainB.Because its design and technology are of the top levels.C.In Shanghai there is a stable social and political environment.D.B and C.4.Which of the following has the same meaning as the
19、sentence” . reassuring those who might be anxious about the safety of the soon-to-be worlds tallest building”?A.Comfort the people so that they wont worry about the safety of the peak.B.Tell the people the tallest building will be finished soon.C.Advise people not to be anxious about the building un
20、til it is finished.D.Make sure that the building will be built in Shanghai.3、 Black Friday is just a week away, an annual tradition in which holiday shoppers rush to the supermarkets and malls. Most shoppers pack stores to buy things at a discount. For some, however, shopping is less of a pastime an
21、d more of an addiction. These people have compulsive(强迫性的) shopping disorder, a condition filled with debt and regret.While its true that many lack money and credit management skills, what these shoppers are often looking for is a “buy high”,an emotional rush to put themselves in a better mood, foun
22、d San Francisco State University researchers in 2013. These types of shoppers often hold materialistic values. When under stress, materialistic shoppers are more likely to shop compulsively.Rather than providing any social or emotional outlet(发泄出口 ),the extreme stress-induced purchases only increase
23、 anxiety and lower well-being, and materialistic shoppers already tend to have lower self-esteem than others to begin with.In fact, its exactly at low moments that materialistic shoppers are most likely to shop for expensive items, and theyre more likely to make those purchases on credit. This of co
24、urse can create a vicious cycle, in which a materialistic shoppers with low self-esteem buys a luxury item he or she cannot afford in an effort to improve sense of self. The financial burden can cause stress and strain relationships over the issue of money, further affecting the mood of the shopper
25、and leading to more spending to try to regain a sense of self-worth.Symptoms of shopping addiction include constant thoughts about shopping, buying to improve the mood and inability to change behavior.There are treatment options for those with compulsive shopping disorder, which may include medicati
26、on. Other recommendations include shopping with a friend, getting rid of credit cards and above all, developing meaningful hobbies.1.What do you learn about Black Friday?A.Many shops have special offers.B.Customers can enjoy leisure time.C.Shoppers can get free products.D.Shoppers spend much money o
27、n useless things.2.According to the passage, the extreme stress-induced purchases _.A.provide an emotional outletB.make people more anxiousC.regain peoples confidenceD.improve management skills3.When are materialistic shoppers most likely to shop for expensive items?A.When they are delighted.B.When
28、they are excited.C.When they are inspired.D.When they are depressed.4.According to the author, which of the following is the most important treatment option?A.Taking chemical medicine.B.Shopping with a friend.C.Developing meaningful hobbies.D.Getting rid of credit cards.4、 Some of the worlds most fa
29、mous musicians recently gathered in Paris and New Orleans to celebrate the first annual International Jazz Day. UNESCO( United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recently set April 30 as a day to raise awareness of jazz music, its significance, and its potential as a unifying
30、(联合) voice across cultures.Despite the celebrations, though, in the U.S. the jazz audience continues to shrink and grow older, and the music has failed to connect with younger generations.Its Jason Morans job to help change that. As the Kennedy Centers artistic adviser for jazz, Moran hopes to widen
31、 the audience for jazz, make the music more accessible, and preserve its history and culture.“Jazz seems like its not really a part of the American appetite,” Moran tells National Public Radios reporter Neal Conan. “What Im hoping to accomplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider a
32、nd understand that jazz is not black and write anymore. Its actually color, and its actually digital.”Moran says one of the problems with jazz today is that the entertainment aspect of the music has been lost. “The music cant be presented today the way it was in 1908 or 1958. It has to continue to m
33、ove, because the way the world works is not the same,” says Moran.Last year, Moran worked on a project that arranged Fats Wallers music for a dance party, “Just to kind of put it back in the mind that Waller is dance music as much as it is concert music,” says Moran. “For me, its the recontextualiza
34、tion. In music, where does the emotion(情感) lie? Are we, as humans, gaining any insight(感悟) on how talk about ourselves and how something as abstract as a Charlie Parker record gets us into a dialogue about our emotions and our thoughts? Sometimes we lose sight that the music has a wider context,” sa
35、ys Moran, “so I want to continue those dialogues. Those are the things I want to foster.”1.Why did UNESCO set April 30 as International Jazz Day?A.To remember the birth of jazz.B.To protect cultural diversity.C.To encourage people to study music.D.To recognize the value of jazz.2.What does the under
36、lined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Jazz becoming more accessible.B.The production of jazz growing faster.C.Jazz being less popular with the young.D.The jazz audience becoming larger.3.What can we infer about Morans opinion on jazz?A.It will disappear gradually.B.It remains black and white.C
37、.It should keep up with the times.D.It changes every 50 years.4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Exploring the Future of Jazz.B.The Rise and Fall of Jazz.C.The Story of a Jazz Musician.D.Celebrating the Jazz Day.5、 Smart wristband( 智能手环), a new welcoming product, is changi
38、ng our lifestyle._And there are also many different brands to choose, such as Apple or Huawei.Here are the reasons why people choose a wristband._The wristband can also be connected to the mobile phone. You are able to use it to answer the phone, but a traditional watch can never do that.Besides, th
39、e smart wristband looks fascinating._We often see teenagers wearing wristbands.Thirdly, at present many people have realized the importance of health. Some people play sports every day to keep healthy._The wristband shows the results every day and youll know whether you achieve your aim or not.Howev
40、er, some parents are still against using it._They think the teenagers are under the radiation(辐射) all the time.Each coin has two sides. Use it or not, its up to you.A. Its very popular among teenagers because its cool enough.B.In their opinion, wearing wristbands for a long time may cause cancer.(癌症
41、)C.More and more people prefer to choose a smart wristband in their daily life.D.Smart wristband is good.E. First of all. it can tell the time like a normal watchF. its helpful to know how far they have run or how many steps they have got with a wristband.6、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白
42、处的最佳选项。Do you believe that the power of belief can create miracle(奇迹) in ones life? Surely, it can and it once did in my life.“You will never walk again and youll have to use a wheelchair.” The doctors words made me 1 and hopeless.A 2 car accident had both of my legs broken. As a busy and active tea
43、cher, I couldnt 3 becoming a disabled person.Lying in bed, I 4 how I could give my ten-year-old son hope that Mom would 5 . He needed the ray of hope that I would not be in a wheelchair forever.Just maybe, I thought, I could use this experience to teach him what to do when a(n) 6 strikes. It didnt t
44、ake me long 7 I became impatient with my limited movement. To make things happen my way, I 8 to move on my own at night because I didnt want the rest of my life in a 9 .With the 10 that I could walk through my effort, every night in my private room, would 11 to move myself from the bed to the floor,
45、 holding on to the bed rail, and slowly putting my weight on my 12 . After several weeks of these ever so 13 efforts, my strength and confidence continued to build. I knew one thing 14 there would come a day when the wheelchair would be gone and I would walk.One night, before my son arrived for his
46、regular visit, I pulled myself into the chair and 15 the walker in front of me. When I heard him greet the nurses, I 16 myself up. As he opened the door, I took a few small steps. 17 , he could only watch as I turned and started back to bed. All of the pain, the fear, and the struggle 18 as I heard
47、the words, “Mommy, you can walk!”I am now able to walk 19 , sometimes using a stick. And I am able to take public transportation to shop visit friends. My life has been blessed with many achievements of which I am proud. But none has ever brought me the satisfaction and joy offered by those four lit
48、tle words spoken by my 20 .1.A.numbed B.exhausted C.satisfied D.trilled2.A.slight B.miserable C.heavy D.light3.A.consider B.avoid C.imagine D.forgive4.A.believed B.doubted C.knew D.wondered5.A.disappear B.live C.die D.recover6.A.earthquake B.chance C.disaster D.adventure7.A.when B.before C.after D.until8.A.attempted B.expected C.pretended D.refused9.A.wheelchair B.car C.plane D.sofa10.A.dream B.belief C.courage D.fact11.A.like B.hesitate C.struggle D.determine12.A.shoulders B.hands C.head D.feet
