2019届辽宁省辽河油田第二高级中学高三上学期英语 试卷第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中.选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Have you heard of the following people? Maybe yes, maybe no. But they may be an inspiration for you.The Tree LadyKate Sessions was an American botanist and landscape architect closely associated with San Diego, California. After becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. Therefore, this young woman single-handedly started a movement transforming the town into the leafy, garden-filled place as it is today.The Snowflake(雪花) ManWilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes. His enthusiasm for taking photos began from his boyhood and was often misunderstood in his time, but his determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each is surprisingly beautiful. In 1931, he worked with William J.Humphreys of the U.S. Weather Bureau to publish Snow Crystals, a book containing 2500 photographs.The Father of His CountryBy the late 1760s, George Washington had experienced firsthand the effects of rising taxes imposed (征收) on American colonists by the British, and came to believe that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England. During the American War of Independence, he led the colonial forces to victory. In 1878, he was elected president of the Convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution. Two years later, Washington became Americans first president. His retirement from office after two terms established a tradition that lasted until 1940, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won a third term. The 22nd Amendment (1951) now limits the president to two elected terms.21 Who made a great contribution to beautifying an area?A George Washington.B Wilson BentleyC Kate SessionsD William J. Humphreys22 What is Wilson Bentley famous for?A His creative ideas to publish books.B His persistence in photographing snowflakesC His courage to fight against prejudiceD His devotion to teaching kids scientific truths.23 What does the author say about George Washington?A He was a national hero.B He was born into a poor family.C He became Americas president in 1787. D He served three terms as the President of America. BIv worked part time since taking early retirement ten years ago. I was inspired by an older friend. We worked for the same company, and he retired two years before I was also considered “spare”, as some companies call it.Soon after I left work, we had lunch together. First, he assured me that there was life after work. Then he related his own experience. He didnt want to take another full-time job, so he turned his daughters old bedroom into a home office. He arranged for some consulting work from our old company, and he picked up more projects from other contacts. Soon he was working 20 to 30 hours a week. He wasnt making as much money. His kids were grown-up, so he didnt need as much income. “As soon as I left that job,” he told me, “my back problems went away. I started to eat better and get more exercise, I make half as much money, but I feel twice as good, and Im twice as happy.”I decided to follow a similar track. At the time, my younger child almost finished college, so my parental responsibilities were winding down. We sold our old house and moved into a townhouse. I went to work for myself. And the result? Today I, too, make less money. But we make ends meet. And I feel twice as good and twice as happy.Our experience isnt for everybody. But a lot of people have retired early and lived to tell the tale, which proves it possible. Jack, another friend, was a salesman for a communication firm. He had a long distance to work and did a lot of traveling. He decided to leave the corporate world, in part because he had health problems and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Later, he quit his job with flexible hours and was restored to his health. And now he has found a part-time job, and he, together with his family, is leading a more relaxing life.24 How did the author and his friends feel about their retired life?A Its busy but wealthy.B Its flexible but tiring.C Its healthy and happyD Its relaxing and wasteful.25 What did the writers friend try to tell him at lunch that day?A He regretted not leaving his job earlier.B He lived a much better life after retiringC He made more money after finding a new job.D His life was not easy for him after losing his job.26 Before Jack left his last job, he _.A lived a busy lifeB used to find part-time jobsC often traveled with his familyD worked hard as a real travel agent27 What does the author mainly confirm