2023年高考英语真题分类汇编：02 阅读理解（第二题）.pdf

2023年高考英语真题分类汇编：02 阅读理解（第二题） 一、阅读理解 (共20题；共46分) (2023·全国甲卷) 阅读理解 Terri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY(do-it-yourself). Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together f urniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself. She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accomp anied Derek to work during her school holidays. A days work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says Im su re I wasnt much of a help to start with painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It too k weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills. Terri, who now rents abhouse with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losin g any deposit when a tenancy(租期)comes to an end. She adds Ive moved house many times and I always like to pers onalise my room and put up pictures. So, its been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid a ny charges when Ive moved out With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over the coming weeks, new research shows that more tha n half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend p er project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. The fifth wish to incr ease the value of their house. Though DIY has a traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is wome n now leading the charge. 1. Which is closest in meaning to a dab hand in paragraph 1? A . An artist. B . A winner. C . A specialist. D . A pioneer. 2. Why did Terris grandfather give her £5 a day? A . For a birthday gift. B . As a treat for her work. C . To support her DIY projects.