2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题·外刊阅读理解训练 (48) (24)（含解析）.doc

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练48 ——改编自The good and bad of tattoos 【文章】 Tattoos are a very popular form of self-expression, with one in five people in the UK having some ink. The increase in the number of tattoo parlours in Britain by 173% between 2004 and 2014 suggests that tattoos have become more widely accepted despite the controversy surrounding them. According to Lee Clements of the British Tattoo Artist Association, this rise in popularity can be attributed to celebrities getting tattooed, thereby making it fashionable for people to copy them. However, not everyone is accepting of visible tattoos, with some employers still having dress codes that prohibit them. For example, Grace shared how she lost job opportunities in sales when employers saw her hand tattoo. Legal director Susan Harris at the GMB union explains that having a tattoo is not a protected characteristic, so a person may be dismissed if their tattoo breaches the employer's dress code - except on religious grounds. Another concern related to tattoos is the risk of infection due to inadequate training by those operating tattoo parlours. Based on a report from the Royal Society for Public Health, just under 20% of tattooed individuals experience negative side effects including swelling, burning or skin infections. While attitudes towards tattoos seem to be changing over time, caution should still be exercised as its long-term impacts are uncertain. Those considering getting a tattoo are advised to visit a reputable tattoo artist with a portfolio and discuss the design before making any hasty decisions. Temporary tattoos or henna tattoos may be a good alternative to see if it's something you want permanently. 【重点词汇&词组】 tattoos [tæˈtuːz] n. 纹身 self-expression [sɛlf ɪkˈsprɛʃən] n. 自我表达 ink [ɪŋk] n. 墨水，彩墨 tattoo parlours [tæˈtuː ˈpɑrlərz] n. 纹身店，刺青店 widely accepted [ˈwaɪdli əkˈsɛptɪd] phrase. 广泛接受的 controversy [ˈkɑntrəvɜrsi] n. 争议，争端 Lee Clements [li klɛmənts] n. 李·克莱门特斯，人名 British Tattoo Artist Association [ˈbrɪtɪʃ təˈtuː ˈɑrtɪst əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən] phrase. 英国纹身艺术家协会 popularity [ˌpɑpjəˈlærəti] n. 流行，普及度 celebrities [səˈlɛbrətiz] n. 名人，明星 copy [ˈkɑpi] v. 复制，模仿 employers [ɪmˈplɔɪərz] n. 雇主，聘用者 dress codes [drɛs koʊdz] n. 着装规范，着装要求 prohibit [prəˈhɪbɪt] v. 禁止，阻止 Grace [ɡreɪs] n. 格蕾丝，人名 lost job opportunities [lɔst dʒɑb ˌɑpərˈtuːnətiz] phrase. 失去工作机会 sales [seɪlz] n. 销售，销售业 legal director [ˈligəl daɪˈrɛktər] n. 法律主管，法律总监 Susan Harris [ˈsuːzən ˈhærɪs] n. 苏珊·哈里斯，人名 GMB union [GMB ˈjuːnjən] phrase. 英国一家工会组织 protected characteristic [prəˈtɛktɪd ˌkærɪktərˈɪstɪk] phrase. 受保护的特征 dismissed [dɪsˈmɪst] v. 解雇，撤职 breaches [britʃɪz] n. 违反，违背 religious grounds [rɪˈlɪdʒəs ɡraʊndz] phrase. 宗教理由，宗教原因 risk [rɪsk] n. 风险，危险 infection [ɪnˈfɛkʃən] n. 感染，传染 inadequate training [ɪnˈædəkwɪt ˈtreɪnɪŋ] phrase. 不充分的培训，不足的训练 operating [ˈɑpəreɪtɪŋ] v. 运营，操作 Royal Society for Public Health [ˈrɔɪəl səˈsaɪəti fɔr ˈpʌblɪk ˈhɛlθ] phrase. 英国皇家公共卫生协会 negative side effects [ˈnɛɡətɪv saɪd ɪˈfɛkts] phrase. 负面副作用，负面影响 swelling [ˈswɛlɪŋ] n. 肿胀，膨胀 burning [ˈbɜrnɪŋ] n. 烧伤感，灼热感 skin infections [ˈskɪn ɪnˈfɛkʃənz] phrase. 皮肤感染，皮肤病 attitudes [ˈætətjuːdz] n. 态度，看法 changing over time [ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ˈoʊvər taɪm] phrase. 随着时间的推移而变化 caution [ˈkɔʃən] n. 谨慎，小心 exercised [ˈɛksərsaɪzd] v. 运用，行使 long-term impacts [lɔŋ tɜrm ˈɪmpæks] phrase. 长期影响，长远影响 uncertain [ʌnˈsɜrtən] adj. 不确定的，未知的 considering [kənˈsɪdərɪŋ] v. 考虑，思考 reputable [ˈrɛpjətəbl] adj. 有信誉的，值得信赖的 portfolio [pɔrtˈfoʊlioʊ] n. 作品集，样本集 hasty decisions [ˈheɪsti dɪˈsɪʒənz] phrase. 草率的决定，匆忙的决断 temporary tattoos [ˈtɛmpərɛri təˈtuːz] n. 临时纹身，暂时刺青 henna tattoos [ˈhɛnə təˈtuːz] n. 海娜纹身，海娜染料涂饰艺术 【阅读理解习题】 1. What is the percentage of people in the UK who have tattoos? A) One in two. B) One in three. C) One in four. D) One in five. Answer: D 中文解析：题目问英国有多少人有纹身，文章写到英国有五分之一的人有纹身。 2. How much has the number of tattoo parlours in Britain increased between 2004 and 2014? A) 100% B) 130% C) 150% D) 173% Answer: D 中文解析：题目问英国的纹身店数量在 2004 年到 2014 年间增加了多少，文章里提到了它增加了 173%。 3. According to Lee Clements, what is the reason for the rise in popularity of tattoos? A) Religious beliefs. B) Celebrities getting tattooed. C) Change in fashion trends. D) Health benefits. Answer: B 中文解析：题目问为什么纹身变得越来越受欢迎，Lee Clements 在文章里表示这是因为许多名人纹身，引起了人们模仿的潮流。 4. Are all employers accepting of visible tattoos? A) Yes, all employers are accepting of them. B) No, some employers still have dress codes that prohibit them. C) It depends on the occupation. D) It depends on the tattoo design. Answer: B 中文解析：题目问是否所有雇主都能接受显眼的纹身，文章提到还是有些雇主不接受此类穿戴的。 5. What are the risks associated with getting a tattoo? A) Risk of allergic reactions to the ink. B) Risk of infection. C) Risk of skin cancer. D) Both A and B. Answer: D 中文解析：题目问纹身存在哪些风险，文章提到了感染的风险和对墨水过敏的风险。 6. Can a person be dismissed because of a tattoo that breaches their employer's dress code? A) Yes, they can be dismissed regardless of the reason. B) No, having a tattoo is a protected characteristic. C) Yes, except on religious grounds. D) It depends on the nature of the job. Answer: C 中文解析：题目问一个人是否会因违反雇主规定而被开除，根据美国GMB联合会法律总监 Susan Harris 所说，如果纹身违反了雇主的着装规范，则可以被解雇——除非出于宗教原因。 7. What is one way to ensure a safe tattooing experience? A) Go to any tattoo parlour in the area. B) C