2021年高考英语二轮专题复习阅读理解08AJimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job. One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. Its the least I could do. Please, I insist. ”Jimmy agreed. Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with disappointed looks on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?”Jimmys heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?”he thought to himself. Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmys surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company. “Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into this office. I just know youd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!”Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job. （1）Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A.He was out of work.B.He was bored with his job.C.He wanted a higher position.D.He hoped to find a better boss.（2）What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A.A friends car had a flat tyre.B.A wild man was pushing a car.C.A terrible car accident happened.D.An old mans car broke down.（3）Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A.He was also to be interviewed.B.He needed a travelling companion.C.He always helped people in need.D.He was thankful to Jimmy.（4）How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewers question?A.He was sorry for the other applicants.B.There was no hope for him to get the job.C.He regretted helping the old man.D.The interviewer was very rude.（5）What can we learn from Jimmys experience?A.Where theres a will, theres a way.B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.C.Good is rewarded with good.D.Two heads are better than one.B阅读下面的短文，完成下列各题：When Gitanjali Rao shared how she likes “finding solutions to real problems”， it was hard to imagine this dynamic girl could settle a problem that had escaped scientists for years.In just three months, Rao came up with a device (装置) that can replace the costly and lengthy tests currently used to reliably determine lead levels in our fresh water. Inspired by the current litigation (诉讼) in Flint, Michigan, a case of water pollution from 2014 until present, Rao designed a new testing system that resulted in her being named “Americas top young scientist” for 2017.Rao had been following the water problem for about two years. She was amazed by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and wanted to do something to change this. Rao spent months trying to convince local high schools and colleges to give her lab time to continue her experiment. At home, Rao worked on her project in the “science room” she asked her parents to create for her. Rao has created a device that uses three parts: a cartridge, a Bluetooth reader and an app. To put it simply, the cartridge contains carbon nanotubes (纳米管) that react to lead. This reaction is then registered by the Bluetooth reader, which sends a signal to a mobile app that can tell you immediately if your water is safe to drink.Rao appropriately named the device Tethys and is hoping to make a little improvement to get the device on the market. While we may not be aware of any lead pollution present in our aging pipelines, lead poisoning can cause delays in physical and mental development. With Rao believing that the “purpose of science is to make a difference”， her incredible invention could make a difference to millions of people in the United States.（1）What do we know about Raos device?AIts cheap and quick.BIts cheap and inaccurate.CIts expensive and reliable.DIts portable and timeconsuming.（2）What made Rao have the idea of designing the device?AHer parents suggestions.BHer desire for winning the award.CHer interest in settling re