2019年高考英语基础考点练习及答案（6）
一、阅读理解(共8小题，每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
We do it from the worldly comfort of our bedrooms and offices and to observe a special occasion, like a beach vacation or the high school party. Lt has its own spot in the dictionary, right next to "selfhood" and "selfish." And this year it earned its place as the Oxford English Dictionary's 2013 Word of the Year. The selfie has taken over our culture - and our smartphones.
The rise of the selfie has become universal - between presidents, celebrities (名人) and citizens alike - and the trend is only continuing to grow. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 54 percent of Internet users have posted original photos online. And of those hundreds of millions of photos, many are of the self- descriptive variety. For example, currently there are nearly 62 million selfie photos on a social media tool that has significantly contributed to the personal portrait's popularity. That figure, which continues to rise every day, doesn't even begin to include the selfies shared on other social media.
Despite its dictionary definition, which describes the selfie as "a photograph taken of oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website," the first mention of the word can be traced back to an Australian online forum from 2002 -long before the days of the iPhone's front-facing cameras and the popularity of social media. Still, what distinguishes a selfie from a self-portrait may be the medium and, potentially, the socially-driven distribution method. What makes the selfie so fascinating - and why do we feel pressed to take one? According to Dr. Pamela Rutledge, the desire to take, post and get "1ikes" on selfies goes back to a biological behavior all humans are linked to.
"I think it influences our sense of social connection in the same way as it does when you go to a party and people say 60h I love your dress,"' Rutledge said. "Biological, social recognition is a real need and there is even an area of the brain that is devoted to social activity."
1. What does the underlined word '6lt" in paragraph I probably refer to?
A. Word of the year. B. A special occasion. C. Our culture. D. The selfie.
2. What's the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A. The trend of the Internet. B. The figures of posted photos.
C. The boom of the selfie. D. The popularity of social media.
3. Why can't we help but selfie?
A. Because we hope to satisfy our biological and social needs.
B. Because the Internet makes it convenient to upload the selfies.
C. Because we want to get likes for our photography technique.
D. Because it has taken over our life since its origin in Australia.
B
Selfie is a photograph taken of oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam(网络摄像头) and uploaded to a social media website.
In the digital age, selfies have taken off in a way that no one could have predicted. The art of the selfie is one that lots of people have practiced and perfected in recent years. A recent study shows 91 percent of teens have posted a photo of themselves online. Some celebrities (名人) are regular selfie posters, too. It seems that selfies are more than just a trend. They are here to stay.
Why are selfies so popular? The appeal of selfies comes from how easy they are to create and share. And posting selfies is popular for another reason: you can control your own image. “I like having the power to choose how I look,” admits Samantha, a 19-year-old from Missouri, “even if I’m making a face.” Actually, the most common selfie is the one where you look cute, partly because it’s a quick way to get positive comments about your appearance. “If I feel pretty, I take one,” says Andrew, a 23-year-old girl from Maryland, “when other people Like(点赞) it, it’s a mini boost of confidence.”
Sure, showing off a new coat or that you’re at a cool event is fun, but can be a trap to fall in. there’s a danger that your self-respect may start to be tied to the comments and Likes you get when you post a selfie, and they aren’t based on who you are---they are based on what you look like. Seeking validation(认可) is totally normal, and it’s a healthy way for teenagers to develop their identity. But with social networks, where it’s easy to get quick approval almost constantly, the selfie thing can quickly go out of control. It may even start to feel like an addiction: when you get a “LIKE”, you’re up. But when you get nothing, your confidence can decrease quickly.
Overall, opinions vary on selfie culture. It’s up to you to shape the future of the habit. Ask yourself: are my selfies for fun, or do I need the comments? If you belong to the latter, it’s recommended that you change your view. That could mean cutting selfies out entirely or just cutting down and making them more fun. So maybe you like to travel, or read or dance, or create crazy 3-D nail art…post them! Take it from us: it’s so much more interesting.
4. According to the passage, selfie is a type of ______.
A. photo B. smartphone C. webcam D. website
5. By saying “They are here to stay”, the writer believes ______.
A. celebrities will continue to post selfies B. selfies are taking root in people’s life
C. people will be addicted to posting selfies D. selfies have raised wide public concern
6. People enjoy posting selfies partly because ______.
A. it is a way to show off their high-technique
B. celebrities have set good examples to them
C. they can control how they present themselves
D. selfies are followed by comments and likes
7. Paragraph 4 mainly talks about ______ of posting selfies online.
A. the negative effects B. the growing trend
C. the dangerous example D. the possible causes
8. The writer may think it better for people to selfie for ______.
A. confidence B. popularity C. comment D. pleasure
二、七选 五(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)
It’s time to head off to college, and you’re getting ready to finally leave the nest. But wait, who’s right there next to you packing up their stuff? Surprise! ___1___
In a surprising new trend in the US, parents are following their children to college by either moving to the same town or buying a second home in the area.
___2___ Chicago, US 11th-grader Daera Thomas said her mom is strongly considering moving with her wherever she goes, but she would rather experience college on her own. “___3___ I don’t like the idea of losing that freedom.” Thomas said.
___4___ Danielle Marks, a 12th-grader, said she’s comfortable with her parents’ decision to build a vacation home in Palm Beach, Florida. It is about an hour away from her future school, the University of Miami. “I know that my parents are going to give me my space so that I can have the full college experience. I plan to join them on breaks, but I will spend my weekends on campus doing activities.” Marks said.
At the end of the day, it’s up to each family to decide how to best handle the separation that comes with graduation. ___5___ Whichever way a family chooses to handle the separation, there are always lots of ways to make it work for both students and parents.
A. But not all students are against the idea.
B. It’s Mom and Dad---they’re moving with you to college!
C. A big factor(要素) of college is being on your own for the first time.
D. My dad is going to visit me as much as possible because it’s just a four-hour ride away.
E. While having parents nearby might have benefits, some students fear they could lose the freedom that comes with college.
F. Even for those who aren’t planning to move closer to their children, there are still ways to stay close throughout the change.
G. Some parents settle for buying an apartment or house for their children with a second bedroom for themselves when they’re in town.
