2022高考英语阅读之记叙文基础训练（一）(A)I stood behind the curtain, my hands shaking. As I listened to the crowd laugh at the hosts jokes, I thought about why I believed I could do that. Two months earlier, I had signed up for improv（即兴表演）classes at a local theater, along with four other graduate students.When I first heard about the improv classes, I was torn. I feared getting on stage and performing in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to improve my communication ability and gain confidence thinking on my feet.During our first class, we learned the key concept of improv: “yes, and”. If someone says that rhinos are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We dont question the logic; we say “yes” and continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong. To do this effectively, we have to avoid second-guessing ourselves. Sometimes scenes go in unexpected directions. The best improv happens when performers stay open to different possibilities. Over time, I started to enjoy our classes. I also became better at listening and communicating clearly in the moment.That training came in handy 6 months ago, when I was giving a seminar about my science research. An audience member surprised me with a question that didnt grow out of the information I had presented. Instead of getting perplexed, I used that approach, and it helped me find an appropriate answer.Last year, I used that approach when dealing with confusing data. Instead of getting discouraged, I kept exploring the data and ended up identifying a new type of cell one that wasnt behaving as expected. If I hadnt stayed open to the possibility that the results were real, I would have missed out on the most exciting finding of my Ph.D. program so far.1. The author expected that the improv classes could help him . A. gain better skills in communicating B. rid his fear of appearing on the stage C. recover from a mental illness D. learn how to think independently2. What is the key to improv? A. Pretending to be clever. B. Understanding different scenes. C. Accepting unexpected possibilities. D. Asking others some questions.3. What does the underlined word “perplexed” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Amused. B. Confused. C. Surprised. D. Disappointed.4. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph? A. He failed in exploring the new cell. B. He got stuck after finding unexpected data. C. Science research made him more confident. D. The improv skill helped him a lot in his Ph.D. studies.(B)For the first time since my open-heart operation, I have the energy to take my harp (竖琴)to the hospital rooms and play for anyone who likes it.I checked in with two nurses and they gave me a list of rooms. The first man I played for was a patient who found it difficult to sleep. He smiled and with his eyes closed, he reached out to my harp. He was not interested in my voice, but he appreciated the harp. In the next room was a woman patient. I played some soft music for her and then she slept soundly.Then I found a lovely elderly woman who was awake. There were flowers everywhere and photos of her and her husband at her bedside. She held my hand and talked for some timeand was pleased to receive harp music. Playing for her was a special pleasure. She asked me how long I had been playing the harp, how much the harp weighed, how I learned it and why I wanted to learn it and so on.We talked about books for a bit as well. I played until her grandson came in and he came back from overseas to see her. This woman was deeply lovedyou could see that. She was beautiful and kind. I learn so much from these beautiful people who are brave to face their illnesses. It is always such a great honor to play for them.1：How many patients did the author play the harp for according to the text?A. Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.2：What do we know about the first man mentioned in the text?A He disliked the harp.B.He had some difficulty in sleeping.C.He was not interested in music.D.He played some soft music for the author.3:How did the author feel when playing for the elderly woman?A Sad. B.Worried. C.Amazed. D.Pleased.4: What did the author say about the elderly woman?A She had no relatives.B.She had many hobbies.C.She would recover soon.D.She was loved by her family.(C)A designer is recently creating floral installations (花篮) on the streets of Manhattan, New York, that are meant to brighten the days of healthcare and other important workers.Lewis Millers most recent creation is an arrangement popping out of a rubbish can at the corner of W 58th Street and 10th Avenue. “They were very simple. It was just cherry branches.” Miller said. “We didnt disclose the location, so nobody could necessarily go and find them.” But plenty o