高考题型组合练(一)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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It was an early blow to my self-confidence.I was attending my first group meeting in the lab as a postdoc，and I was pleased that I could follow most of the discussion.Then，in front of everyone，the professor turned to me and asked about my previous accomplishments.I froze.As a PhD student，I had achieved lots to be proud of.But all of those were in my home country of Brazil.Now I was in Washington，DC and I didn’t know what the word “accomplishment”meant.So all I could say was “I don’t know”．
I had decided to do a postdoc abroad because I thought the training would help me secure a teaching position.I applied for and received a Brazilian government fellowship to spend 18 months working abroad and got a position in a lab.It all seemed so easy—until I actually started.
In a new country，I struggled.After the mortifying lab meeting incident，my confidence took another hit.The paper I intended to publish did not materialize.I used to be invited to give talks.Now，I was asked to speak more slowly because of my accent.My confidence was destroyed.
After months of self-doubt，I reminded myself that I had potential.I needed to do something to regain my confidence.I thought a change of environment might be what I needed.So I made the move.
In another new lab，I still felt insecure.However，I was determined to make the most of the time I had.There were more opportunities to interact with others，which forced me to talk more.It was awful at first，but with practice I began to feel more confident in my English.I proposed new projects.I began to receive positive feedback on my presentations.
My confidence is back.I feel a little like Wonder Woman.She was a strong soldier in her homeland.When she left，she experienced obstacles and failures only to become even stronger than before.
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语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在国外做博士后的经历，打击和磨难让作者变得更加坚强和自信。
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1．What does the underlined word “It”in paragraph 1 refer to?
A．I didn’t give a proper response in a lab meeting.
B．The paper I intended to publish did not materialize.
C．I was asked to speak more slowly because of my accent.
D．I reminded myself that I had potential.
答案 A
解析 代词指代题。根据第一段可知，作者作为博士后参加了实验室的第一次小组会议，当被问到以前的成就，她愣住了，没有给出合适的回答。这件事让她的自信心受到了打击。故选A。
2．What was the author’s reaction when asked about her previous achievements?
A．She felt insecure.
B．She kept silent.
C．She was at a loss.
D．She felt proud.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Now I was in Washington，DC and I didn’t know what the word ‘accomplishment’ meant.So all I could say was ‘I don’t know’．”可知，当被问及她以前的成就时，作者不知所措。故选C。
3．Why did the author go abroad?
A．To apply for government fellowship.
B．To get a doctor’s degree.
C．To build her own lab.
D．To gain experience for a position.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段的“I had decided to do a postdoc abroad because I thought the training would help me secure a teaching position.”可知，作者出国是要为一个职位积累经验。故选D。
4．What can be the best title for the text?
A．A Lab Meeting Incident
B．I Found My Inside Wonder Woman
C．Brazilians’ Confidence Improved
D．Poor English Ruined Opportunity
答案 B
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段的“My confidence is back.I feel a little like Wonder Woman.”可知，经历一番打击后，作者并没有灰心，而是果断采取行动，经过努力，她变得更加坚强和自信，感觉自己就像神奇女侠。所以B项“我找到了我内心的神奇女侠”适合作文章标题。故选B。
