西北师大附中高三模拟考试试卷（2023年5月） 英语 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Rebel Talk Jane Hutcheon Journalist, author and former foreign correspondent (通讯员) Jane Hutcheon knows a thing or two about conversations, and in Rebel Talk she draws on her rich experience in the art of guided conversations to help us begin and nurture conversations. Rebel Talk looks at ways to: transform poor conversation habits; speak up about problems; generate energy, passion and optimism; stop lecturing and giving uninvited advice; and most importantly, learn by humble listening. From Earth: Create Your Own Natural Apothecary (药剂师) Charlotte Rasmussen The makings for simple skincare and medicinal home treatments can be found in your own garden or kitchen. From Earth's recipes employ pure and natural ingredients such as lily and rose and will inspire you to enlarge your herb knowledge. Beautifully photographed, this step-by-step guide explains how to use carrier oils, butters and dried flowers and is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to find a more comprehensive way of life. Burning Questions Margaret Atwood Fans of Margaret Atwood, the creator of The Handmaid's Tale and more than 50 other works of fiction, poetry and essays, will be interested in her collection of essays and occasional pieces from 2004 -21. Full of wit and wisdom, Atwood focuses on subjects such as the climate crisis, freedom, debt, tech, the rise of Trump and a pandemic. Other topics include: When to offer advice to the young (only when asked); So what if beauty is only skin deep Here Goes Nothing Steve Toltz If you like your fiction left-of-centre, then this book's for you. Angus Mooney struggles for most of his life, until he meets his wife, marriage celebrant Gracie (whose wedding ceremonies are anything but traditional). Just when things are starting to work out, an old guy with a terminal illness breaks into their house and asks to stay until he dies. When Angus does some research on their ‘guest’, he wakes up the next day in the ‘afterlife’. 1. What might you get from Rebel Talk A. How to solve problems. B. How to stop a conversation. C. How to learn in speeches. D. How to talk productively. 2. Whose book will a flower lover be interested in A. Jane Hutcheon. B. Charlotte Rasmussen. C. Margaret Atwood. D. Steve Toltz. 3. If you are keen on fiction, which of the following books will be a good choice A. Rebel Talk. B. From Earth: Create Your Own Natural Apothecary. C. Burning Questions. D. Here Goes Nothing. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是应用文。简要介绍了四本书。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“to help us begin and nurture conversations”（为了帮助我们开始并且酝酿对话。）可知通过读这本书我们能更富有成效地对话。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“From Earth’s recipes employ pure and natural ingredients such as lily and rose ... ...
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