1、必修五 Module 4 高考拆组训练阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2018洛阳市统一考试)Goodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.The Lyrics：19612012By Bob DylanSimon & Schuster, $60What its about: This heavy, welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who won the Nobel Prize in
2、 Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.Whats to love: The times may be changing, but Dylans fans are a constant, traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.Taylor Swift: This Is Our SongBy Tyler Conro
3、ySimon & Schuster, $28What its about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop stars countless fans.Whats to love: Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think youre pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even
4、 if it is a book)Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli, $39.95What its about: Starfigure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose (95, to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014, in the casual setting of dance studios.Whats to love: Since becoming the first African American woman to
5、 be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delmans arresting pictures capture (捕捉) her muscular power and elegance. NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram PhotosBy National GeographicNational Geographic, $19.95What its about: National Ge
6、ographics popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eyepopping images from around the world.Whats to love: Heres proof that NatGeos talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for
7、fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books, check out National Geographics Wild, Beautiful Places: PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40)1Which author is noted for literature achievements?ABob Dylan.BTyler Conroy.CGregg Delman. DNational Geographic.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一本书下的“This heavy, welltim
8、ed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.”可知，鲍勃迪伦在文学方面的造诣很高。2For what event are the books most probably recommended?ANew Years Day. BChristmas Day.COnes anniversary. DLiterature awards.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第二本书下的
9、“Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift . under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book)”可推知，本文所介绍的书都是为即将到来的圣诞节而推荐的。3How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?A$39.95. B$19.95.C$59.9. D$99.9.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三本书和第四本书及其下的内容可知，摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣，还会对Wild, Beautiful Place
10、s: PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣，买这三本书他要花$39.95$19.95$40$99.9。4Which book would a pop stars fan probably buy?AThe Lyrics: 19612012.BTaylor Swift: This Is Our Song.CMisty Copeland.D NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二本书下的“An elegant fanzine celebrating all things a
11、bout Taylor Swift, especially the pop stars countless fans.”可知，流行音乐歌手的粉丝们会买Tyler Conroy写的书。B(2018长沙市模拟)The old Chinese saying “as happy as spending the New Year” might be outdated now in the busy modern world.The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important festival for Chinese people and an oc
12、casion for all family members to get together, like Christmas in the West.But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival, however, have weakened in practice.Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival.People thought the sputtering (爆裂) sound could hel
13、p drive away evil spirits.However, the activity has been completely or partially forbidden in big cities for years as the government has taken security, noise and pollution factors into consideration.“In recent years, some cities have begun to allow people to light fireworks during limited hours at
14、the Spring Festival, surrendering to (屈从于) public demand.Respecting folk traditions is a gesture of respect toward public opinion，” said Zhou Xing, a folklore researcher.“As people gain more income and it becomes easier to buy daily goods, the New Year holiday is just like any other.After long workd
15、ays, many people use the New Year holiday to take a rest, rather than visiting friends and neighbors.The process of making and enjoying the family dinner on Spring Festival Eve is the most important thing.However, many families would like to eat out to save time and energy，” said Li Shunzhi, a resid
16、ent of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province.“I enjoy the holidays very much in the countryside.My family has been preparing for the Spring Festival more than two weeks before the holiday, cleaning the house, buying holiday goods and decorating the house with paper cuttings.On New Years Eve, the whole famil
17、y stays up to see the New Year in, and in the days to follow, a series of activities such as lion dancing, dragon lantern dancing, lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held.Without the ancient traditions, the holiday is nothing to us，” said Zhang Hui, from Hebei Province.5Which of the followin
18、g is WRONG according to the passage?ASetting off fireworks has been forbidden in some big cities for years.BNowadays, people can light fireworks in some cities at the Spring Festival.CPeople believe that the sound of fireworks can drive away evil spirits.DIn the past, setting off fireworks couldnt b
19、e seen almost anywhere.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句“Setting off fireworks was once the most typical custom of the Spring Festival.”可知，过去放鞭炮是过春节最典型的传统习俗，应该到处可见，故选D。6What Li Shunzhi said implies _.Awhat people do during the festival now is different from the pastBpeople would like to have the family dinner on
20、 Spring Festival EveCpeople prefer to visit friends and neighbors rather than take a restDthe New Year holiday is just like any other day解析：选A细节理解题。根据第四段的整体内容可推知，哈尔滨的一位居民所说的这段话是在感慨今昔过年的差异，故选A。7What can we learn from the last paragraph?AZhang Hui often spends two weeks preparing for the Spring Festiv
21、al.BZhang Hui is used to spending the Spring Festival with his family.CZhang Hui always takes part in a series of activities after the Spring Festival.DZhang Hui lives in the urban area.解析：选B推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I enjoy the holidays very much in the countryside.”和“Without the ancient traditions, the holida
22、y is nothing to us”以及本段的整体内容可推知，张惠习惯和家人一起过春节，故选B。8What does the whole passage show?AThe Spring Festival is as lively as before.BThe Spring Festival is outdated now.CThe Spring Festival is losing its qualities.DThe Spring Festival in China is more important than Christmas in the West.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段
23、的最后一句“But many traditional customs accompanying the Spring Festival, however, have weakened in practice.”，并结合全文的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲述了中国春节逐渐失去年味这一现象，故选C。CTandem skydiving is the first and the most famous method of skydiving in India.In India currently skydiving camps are in Mysore.So, Mysore is fast moving
24、 in Tandem Jump in Skydiving.This city has offered many camps for skydiving.The camps provide Static Jumps, Tandem Jumps and Accelerated Free Fall.When flying like a bird amid the winds, you would agree Mysore is truly one of the best places for skydiving.The first Tandem Jump was not about jumping
25、from high altitude but was of the 30 seconds ride of flying like a bird.No past experience is required.Youll be attached to an instructor who will guide you through the whole skydiving experience.Tandem skydiving is most popular with beginners.In Tandem jump, participants are connected by a harness
26、(安全带) to the instructor.In skydiving camp the instructor gives all information to the participant through the whole free fall and landing.A few hours of training is still required for participants.Skydiving is one of the most exciting adventure sports in the world.All first time skydiving jumpers ar
27、e encouraged to jump.If something goes wrong on the way down, you dont have to blame yourself so that you can only concentrate on the beauty and the thrilling feel of free fall from skies.The skydiving training consists of multiple activities that are performed by any skydiving student.However, the
28、tandem master remains primarily responsible for safe and timely parachute (降落伞) opening.A Solo Jump Course is for those who would like to continue flying without any support of an instructor.A Tandem Jump Course is not only for skydiving lovers but also for those who would like to have skydiving as
29、a career through their life.This course is progressing towards a License Course.If you want a license you need to attend tenhour theory classes.A License Course is the one that also needs to complete twentyfive free falls.Then you can apply for the course to move further ahead in the direction of wo
30、rking in the field of skydiving in India.语篇解读：跳伞运动在印度的迈索尔市蓬勃发展，被许多人青睐。其中双人跳伞是新手最喜欢的。在这种跳伞活动中，你不必担心你的安全，你只需欣赏美丽的天空和地貌。9In the first paragraph the author mainly tells readers _.Athe pleasure of skydiving in IndiaBdifferent types of skydiving in IndiaCa city in India famous for skydivingDsome good skyd
31、iving camps in Mysore解析：选C段落大意题。本段多次提到迈索尔这座城市，因此根据这一信息，可知本段主旨是介绍一座在跳伞运动方面很有名气的印度城市。10What can we learn about Tandem Jump?AParticipants need about an hour of training.BIts mainly about jumping from high altitude.CA participant jumps with an instructor.DYou need skydiving experience to try it.解析：选C推理判
32、断题。由第二段的“In Tandem jump, participants are connected by a harness (安全带) to the instructor.”可知跳伞参与者与跳伞指导员一起跳，他们连在一起。11What will you do if you want to jump by yourself?AApply for a Solo Jump Course.BTake lessons from your instructor.CTry to complete several free falls.DAttend tenweek theory classes.解析：
33、选A细节理解题。由最后一段的“A Solo Jump Course is for those, who would like to continue flying without any support of an instructor.”可知答案。12What can we infer from the last paragraph?ASkydiving jumpers need to apply for a License Course.BA Tandem Jump Course is the hardest course to pass.CFew people take skydivin
34、g as their career in India.DThe instructors must have had a work license each.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段的“A License Course is the one .”和“. move further ahead in the direction of working in the field of skydiving”可推测出在迈索尔有较多跳伞指导员从事跳伞运动这一职业，他们需要参加“a License Course”以便进一步学习并取得在这一行业工作的执照。DA sperm whale sadly die
35、d yesterday, having been trapped in fishing nets off the coast of China.Were calling for more preventive action to protect sea life against abandoned, lost or waste fishing gear (装备), otherwise known as ghost gear.It is unclear whether the incident was caused by active fishing gear or lost or abando
36、ned ghost gear.But we believe this case highlights the threat to marine wildlife from human activity.Another tragedy happened.The global head of our Sea Change campaign, Ingrid Giskes, said, “The sad story of an entangled (被缠住的) 33ft whale off the coast in Shenzhen in China highlighted the potential
37、 risks to marine life.” Ingrid explained how whales can become entangled in large, heavy fishing nets: “These floating death traps can drag them for miles, restricting their movement and ultimately exhausting them until they drown.”We launched the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) in 2015.It is an
38、 alliance (联盟) of governments, industry representatives, and nongovernmental organizations with a shared commitment to tackle the problem.Members include Youngs Seafood, the Marine Conservation Society, supermarket giant Sainsburys, Surfers Against Sewage and Austral Fisheries.“Abandoned and lost fi
39、shing gear leads to one of the greatest threats to marine animal welfare.We estimate that ghost gear kills around 136,000 seals, sea lions and large whales every year through entanglement and ingestion, with many more suffering devastating injuries.” But this is only one of the greatest threats to m
40、arine animals.The GGGI gathers information about the scale of the ghost gear problem globally, develops best practice guidelines and information for the fishing industry and seafood sector and works on the ground to find out sustainable solutions to challenges around fishing gear disposal and collec
41、tion.Urgent preventative action is needed.Were calling on more organizations to support the GGGI.We need to work together to make change.“We cant afford to be selfsatisfied about protecting marine life.This is a reminder that we need preventive action and we need action quickly.”语篇解读：海洋动物被困于废弃渔具致死或受
42、伤的事件不断发生，GGGI组织呼吁更多的组织行动起来，采取更积极的措施对海洋动物进行保护。13What do the two tragedies mainly tell us?AHuman activity threatens marine wildlife.BWaste fishing gear is the cause of the incidents.CPeople have fully realized the risks of ghost nets.DSperm whales are seriously endangered recently.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段“But
43、 we believe this case highlights the threat to marine wildlife from human activity.”可知，鲸鱼死亡事件明确说明了人类活动对于海洋动物的威胁。14What does the underlined word probably mean in Paragraph 4?APermanent. BSevere.CFacial. DEmotional.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据语境可知，前面的内容表述了很多海洋动物死于鬼网，这里应该是即使这些动物不死，也会遭受严重的伤害。故B项符合题意。15Whats the writer
44、s purpose in writing this passage?ATo explain to us the cause of whales being endangered.BTo remind us of the damage we did to sperm whales.CTo appeal to us for the protection of marine wildlife.DTo accuse of those who fish illegally in the oceans.解析：选C写作意图题。文章以两宗鲸鱼死亡事件为开端，讲述了鬼网对海洋动物的危害，谈及了对海洋动物进行保护
45、的非官方组织GGGI，并号召其他相关组织积极投入到保护海洋动物的行动中来。.阅读七选五(2018成都市诊断性检测)Color is in everything we touch, taste, smell and feel.It evokes (唤起) emotion without any thought._1_ We are all familiar with it, but do you know the following facts?Silver will save you life.When buying a new car and finding yourself facing
46、various choices, you cant think clearly.Your best choice is to go with silver.Silvercolored cars are least likely to be involved in a car accident._2_ Another reason is the silver colors ability to have a look of cleanliness._3_ Tough prisoners and crazy patients? It is the color commonly used to he
47、lp calm down those who are out of control.So it surely has a useful place and a purpose, other than decorating a dress or Barbies dream house.Yellow makes you hungry.Yellow and orange are not recommended for use in kitchens, as they have a positive influence on your appetite._4_ Im not normally one
48、for conspiracy (阴谋) theories but perhaps theres something in it for them if we remain ignorant of yellows effects.Color is an imaginary friend.Technically, its all in our heads: color does not exist at all._5_ So, if you start a heated debate over color combinations with someone that you are certain
49、 has a low IQ or is just colorblind, remember its a pointless argument and you should drop it instantly. Youre both wrong.APink comforts the nerves.BBlue is the most common favorite color.CThey are most noticeable on the road and in low light.DYellowcolored walls seldom leave us wanting more food.EI
50、t can be the focus of our careers, our lifestyle and the fun we have.FThen where would our restaurant owners be without the clever tricks?GColor tries to make sense of the huge amount of information from the outer world.1选E根据上文可知，色彩与人们的生活密切相关，可以唤起人们的情感。E项“色彩是人们职业、生活方式和娱乐的焦点”与此呼应，所以选E项。2选C根据上文的“Your
51、best choice is to go with silver.Silvercolored cars are least likely to be involved in a car accident.”及下文的“Another reason is the silver colors ability to have a look of cleanliness.”可知，银色引人注目，不易引起交通事故，所以选C项。3选A根据下文的“It is the color commonly used to help calm down those who are out of control.”可推知，本段所介绍的颜色有定心安神的作用，所以选A项。4选F根据下文的“Im not normally one for conspiracy (阴谋) . if we remain ignorant of yellows effects.”可推知应选F项，餐馆老板利用色彩的作用招揽更多的顾客。5选G根据上文的“Color is an imaginary friend.Technically, its all in our heads: color does not exist at all.”可推知，本段对色彩进行了综合性的客观描述，与G项吻合，所以选G项。
