1、单元检测（十三） Europe.阅读理解AOur new house in Venice is by the side of the little San Cassian canal and a small square of the same name. We have a door which leads onto the street and two entrances from the water. One runs under a rounded arch (拱门) into the ground floor of the house, which, as is customary
2、in the city, is used instead of a cellar (地下室) for storing things. The second is used for our business activities and it is located in another building which has three floors.The house is almost 200 years old. It has beautiful arched windows and greenpainted shutters (百叶窗) to keep out the cruel summ
3、er heat. When I lie in bed at night, I can hear the songs of the passing gondoliers (威尼斯小划船船夫) and the conversations in the square nearby. I understand why Uncle Leo runs his business here. The prices are not too high. The location of the house is near the city centre and easy to find. Besides, the
4、printing trade has many roots in this area of Venice, even if some of the old publishers from the area are no longer there.Venice is like a large copy of our old library at home in Spain, full of dark corners and unexpected surprises, some very close to me. Last night, while searching in the corners
5、 of the house, I found a single copy of Aristotles Poetics, published in the city in 1502. I raced to Uncle Leo with my discovery and a smile almost appeared on his face. “A find, boy! Thisll fetch good money when I sell it down in the market.”“May I read a little first, sir？” I asked, feeling worri
6、ed. Leo has a frightening manner at times.“Books are for selling, not reading，” he replied immediately. But at least I had it for the night, since the dealers were by that time closed.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者在威尼斯的新家。1What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?AA cellar.BAn arch.CA flo
7、or. DAn entrance.解析：选D代词指代题。此处的it和该句句首的“The second”指代同一物；根据第一段中的“two entrances from the water. One runs . The second is .”可以看出，此处it指代“入口”。2What do we know about the authors house in Venice?AIt has a long history.BIts in a very bad location.CIt has an underground storeroom.DIt can be very hot in the
8、summer.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The house is almost 200 years old.”可知，作者在威尼斯的房子有着悠久的历史。3What does the author say about his uncles printing business?AIts the only printing business left in the area.BIt lies in a historic publishing area.CIts less expensive than others.DIt has attracted many tourists.解析：选B细
9、节理解题。根据第二段中的“the printing trade has many roots in this area of Venice”可知，作者叔叔的印刷公司位于这个行业起步发展的地方。4What does the discovery of the book show about Uncle Leo?AHe has problems with money.BHe has a good sense of humour.CHis main interest is making money.DHis manner of dealing with people is frightening.解析
10、：选C推理判断题。根据作者的叔叔在第三段说的“Thisll fetch good money when I sell it down in the market.”可知，他的主要兴趣是挣钱。BIt all started a few years ago in the quiet village of Mollington after a number of burglaries (盗窃). Those living in the village came up with the idea that they themselves could keep an eye on their neigh
11、bours property (财产) while they were away on holiday. Since then, with the help of the government and police, more than 50,000 “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes (项目) have been set up in the UK.The object of each “Watch” group is to prevent things like this from happening again in any street or area. Each
12、 villager who is a member of the scheme agrees to do their best to stop anyone stealing something in the village. Everything is done calmly and carefully it is the police who check out each report and find out what is happening. Villagers who are part of the group are not supposed to act as police o
13、r put themselves in any danger.When a new “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme is set up in an area, the first thing people notice is the large, brightly coloured “Neighbourhood Watch” board. This is a real warning to most burglars, because very few of them will take a chance of breaking into someones house
14、 if they know that there is a high risk of being seen by neighbours keeping a lookout. Burglars also know that people who are part of the “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes are more likely to have fitted good locks to their doors and windows.Since the “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme was set up, there are fe
15、wer burglaries and there is a new community spirit. It is bringing people together as never before, and encouraging people to care for each other. New friendships are also being made.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国的“邻里守望”项目。5The “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme in Mollington was started _.Aas the first of its k
16、ind in the UKBafter 50,000 burglaries in the areaCbecause the police were short of handsDbecause it was a popular holiday centre解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Since then, ., more than 50,000 Neighbourhood Watch schemes (项目) have been set up in the UK.”可知，米林顿郡的“邻里守望”项目在英国是最先开始的，故选A。6The job for members of a “Wat
17、ch” group is to _.Ado their best to catch burglarsBask strangers to leave at onceChelp those who are in trouble Dreport a burglary to the police解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“it is the police who check out each report . put themselves in any danger”可知，该项目成员的主要工作就是将发现的情况及时上报，由警方来处理，故选D。7What does the author thin
18、k of the scheme?AHe doubts it.BIt is worrying.CIt is successful.DHe is uncertain about it.解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“fewer burglaries and there is a new community spirit”和最后一句可知，作者认为该项目十分成功，故选C。8Whats the purpose of the text?ATo advise. BTo discuss.CTo educate. DTo introduce.解析：选D写作意图题。总览全文可知，作者主要向我们介绍了英国的
19、“邻里守望”项目，故选D项。.阅读七选五You need to dress warmly when you play in the snow. And to get around in deep snow, you might need snowshoes.Animals need winter coats and snowshoes too.A musk ox (麝牛) wears two coats in winter. _1_ It keeps the inner coat of soft fur warm and dry. The furry undercoat falls off e
20、ach spring and the ox grows a new one every winter.A snowshoe rabbit changes its coat to match the season. _2_ In winter it grows white fur to match the snow. It even has fur on the bottoms of its feet._3_ A seal (海豹) has an extra layer under its fur coat too. This thick layer of fat lies under the
21、seals skin and is great at holding in heat, especially in the water.The Arctic fox has fur on the bottoms of its feet and one of the warmest double coats of any animal. But on very cold and windy days, it adds something. _4_A polar bears big feet act like snowshoes._5_ The bottom of each foot is pro
22、tected by fur and the fur helps the bear walk on the snowy ground.AIt can run very quickly.BDo you wear a sweater under your coat?CThey can move quickly across the snow.DThe outer coat reaches almost to the ground.EIt uses its thick tail like a scarf to cover its nose and face.FIn summer its brown f
23、ur helps it hide among dirt and rocks.GThey spread out the bears weight so it can walk easily on the snow.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了动物如何抵御寒冷以及在冰天雪地里行走。1选D根据空格后的“It keeps the inner coat of soft fur warm and dry.”可知，D项“外面的皮毛几乎垂到地面”符合语境。D项中的“outer coat”与空格下一句中的“inner coat”相呼应。2选F根据该空前的“changes its coat to mat
24、ch the season”和该空后的“In winter it grows white fur to match the snow.”可知，雪兔的皮毛为了和不同的季节保持协调而发生变化，因此F项介绍雪兔的皮毛在夏天时的情况符合语境。F项中的“In summer”和下一句中的“In winter”形成对比。3选B根据该空后的“an extra layer under its fur coat too”可知，B项“你在外套里面穿毛衣吗？”符合语境。B项中的“a sweater under your coat”与下一句中的“an extra layer under its fur coat”相呼应。4选E根据该空前的“it adds something”可知，北极狐的尾巴还可当作围巾使用，包裹鼻子和脸。故选E项。5选G根据该空前的“A polar bears big feet act like snowshoes.”可知，G项“北极熊宽大的脚可以分摊自身的重量并且保证它们在雪上轻松行走”符合此处语境。故选G项。
