1、专题20 阅读综合演练（5）1Amid a global pandemic, another disaster was unfolding early this year beneath the ocean waters off the coast of Australia. Thanks to climate change, surface water temperatures across the Great Barrier Reef had hit record highs. By April, the damage was clear: the reef (礁) had experie
2、nced the most widespread bleaching event ever recorded and ended up disappearing, as corals expelled what serves as their food source and give them their color.With a quarter of all ocean fish depending on reefs during their life cycles, scientists say we urgently need to reduce greenhouse-gas emiss
3、ions to preserve the essential habitats. “Unfortunately we arent acting quick enough on climate change, and that leaves a real problem for coral reefs,” says Emma Camp, 33, a marine biogeochemist at the University of Technology Sydney. Shes investigating special corals that survive in forest lagoons
4、 (环礁湖) where water is warmer and more acidic compared with that surrounding most reefs, and which may be resistant to the conditions ruining the Great Barrier Reef.Camp wants to learn if these creatures-named “supercorals” after she and a team discovered them during research for her Ph.D.in 2014-can
5、 be transplanted to other reefs to aid restoration.Shes also investigating the biochemical characteristics that allow certain corals to survive in extreme environments. None of her efforts, she says, is a substitute for action to stop climate change. “My research is really about buying time.”For Cam
6、p, its also essential to include a new generation of scientists to study the planets ecological systems. She talks about science with students around the world and speaks at local and international women-in-science events. “Our research tells more than itself. It is clear that if we lose 50% of the
7、intellectual input because were filtering out women from that career path, were really going to struggle to solve those problems,” she says.1.Whats the main concern according to the first paragraph?A.The reef died out in great number.B.The reef began to change color.C.Climate change went beyond expe
8、ctation.D.Corals had no source of food.2.Which word can replace the underlined word?A.Influenced.B.Accepted.C.Dismissed.D.Adopted.3.What can be learned from forest lagoons in the second paragraph?A.They suffer due to our slow response to the climate change.B.They stand out by providing a good condit
9、ion for reefs.C.Their water has a big influence on the reefs growth.D.Their warmer and acidic water is the curse of the climate change.4.What does Camp think of her research?A.It has served its purpose of restoring other reefs.B.Her efforts will encourage people to deal with climate change.C.Her eff
10、orts only put off the consequence of warm surface water.D.More younger women should be included in the research.【答案】1.A2.C3.B4.C【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了澳大利亚海岸附近的珊瑚礁经历了有记录以来范围最广的白化事件，最终消失。科学家认为人类迫切需要减少温室气体的排放来保护这些重要的栖息地。文章还介绍了一位名为Emma Camp的科学家为保护珊瑚所作出的努力。1.细节理解题。根据第一段“Amid a global pandemic, another disas
11、ter was unfolding early this year beneath the ocean waters off the coast of Australia. Thanks to climate change, surface water temperatures across the Great Barrier Reef had hit record highs. By April, the damage was clear: the reef had experienced the most widespread bleaching event ever recorded a
12、nd ended up disappearing, as corals expelled what serves as their food source and give them their color.(在全球大流行的背景下，另一场灾难今年初在澳大利亚海岸附近的海底展开。由于气候变化，整个大堡礁的表面水温创下了历史新高。到今年4月，破坏已经很明显：珊瑚礁经历了有记录以来范围最广的白化事件，最终消失，因为珊瑚将它们的食物来源和颜色来源驱逐出去)”可知，主要关注点是珊瑚礁大量消失了。故选A。2.词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“By April, the damage was clear: the
13、 reef (礁) had experienced the most widespread bleaching event ever recorded and ended up disappearing”以及后文“what serves as their food source and give them their color”可知到今年4月，破坏已经很明显:珊瑚礁经历了有记录以来范围最广的白化事件，最终消失。是因为珊瑚将它们的食物来源和颜色来源驱逐了出去。画线词意思为“驱逐”。A. Influenced.影响；B. Accepted.接受；C. Dismissed.驱逐，解散；D. Ado
14、pted.收养。故选C。3.细节理解题。根据第二段中“Shes investigating special corals that survive in forest lagoons (环礁湖) where water is warmer and more acidic compared with that surrounding most reefs, and which may be resistant to the conditions ruining the Great Barrier Reef.(她正在研究在森林环礁湖中生存的特殊珊瑚，那里的水比大多数珊瑚礁周围的水更温暖，酸性更强，
15、它们可能对破坏大堡礁的条件有抵抗力)”可知，森林环礁湖为珊瑚礁提供了良好的条件。故选B。4.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“None of her efforts, she says, is a substitute for action to stop climate change.My research is really about buying time( 她说，她所做的任何努力都无法替代阻止气候变化的行动。我的研究是为了争取时间)”由此判断出，Camp认为她的努力只是推迟了温暖的地表水带来的后果。故选C。2When an editor called to ask if I could
16、photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico. I didnt check my schedule before I said yes. Id seen these insects light up the forests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a ph
17、otojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that face everyday Mexicans. Though necessary and important, news stories dont reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. A task focused on the countrys natural beauty was a welcome repr
18、ieve for me.I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guides, visitors are usually not allowed to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly t
19、o account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod (三脚架) on a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldnt be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood c
20、ompletely still while they were all over me-my arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak (高峰时期的) firefly presence lasts for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improved my method for f
21、ocusing and composing photos in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlightand Id grown accustomed to insects on my face.I was rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30- second exposure. You can track th
22、e insects paths: Some make small circles, like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move steadily in one direction or another.5.How did the author feel about the editors request?A.NervousB.DelightedC.ConfusedD.Regretful6.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “r
23、eprieve” in paragraph 2?A.ReliefB.ReturnC.TrendD.Victory7.What did the author intend to do during the first two nights?A.Learn about the local travel rules.B.Research the habit of the fireflies.C.Communicate constantly with the guides.D.Find the suitable spot and time to take photos.8.What is the au
24、thors purpose in writing the text?A.To tell findings about fireflies.B.To share the story behind a photo.C.To record a travelling experience.D.To show the authors working conditions.【答案】5.B6.A7.D8.B【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者是一个专业摄影师，受一位编辑之托，前去拍摄一篇关于墨西哥萤火虫的报道，介绍了他拍摄的一张关于萤火虫照片背后的故事。5.推理判断题。根据第一段中的“ When an edito
25、r called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico. I didnt check my schedule before I said yes.”“ I jumped at the chance to go back.”(一位编辑打电话来问我是否可以拍摄一篇关于墨西哥萤火虫的报道。在我答应之前我没有查看我的日程安排。我迫不及待地抓住了这个机会。)可知，作者没有确认自己的行程就一口答应编辑的请求，由此推知，他很乐意、高兴、激动或者迫不及待地接受了这个请求。故选B项。6.词义猜测题。根据第二段第二句“Now
26、I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that face everyday Mexicans.Though necessary and important, news stories dont reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. ”(现在，我在墨西哥边境做摄影记者，记录墨西哥人每天面临的绝望处境。)可知，作者作为摄影记者在墨西哥工
27、作，记录着墨西哥人每天都面临的危险状况，而这样的新闻反映不出作者喜欢的墨西哥。现在有这样一个关注墨西哥自然美的工作机全，对作者来说是一个让他开心的缓解机会。故选A项。7.细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“ In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod (三脚架) on a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. From what I observed, peak firefly presence lasts for on
28、ly about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.”（为了得到我想要的构图，我把我的三脚架放在一条陡峭、多岩石的小路上，在长时间曝光时必须使它保持稳定。据我观察，峰值萤火虫每晚只持续20分钟，所以我只有时间尝试几次。）根据第三段内容可知，前两个晚上作者主要做的是挑选合适的地点和时间拍摄照片。故选D项。8.推理判断题。根据文章内容，尤其是最后一段第一句“I was rewarded with the image you see here”（我得到了你们在这里看到的图像。）结合短文叙述了作者是一个专业摄影师，受一位
29、编辑之托，前去拍摄一篇关于墨西哥萤火虫的报道，介绍了他拍摄的一张关于萤火虫照片背的故事。可知，本篇文章的目的是向读者介绍作者拍摄的照片背后的故事，故选B项。3Earths longest artificial structure is usually said to be the Great Wall of China. Just how long that is is hard to say, for northern China actually has many walls, built at different times and not always interconnecting.
30、 Earths second-longest artificial structure, though, is not a wall, but a fence. Its length is known exactly. It stretches for 5,614km across eastern Australia and is intended to stop the countrys native feral dogs, the dingoes, which live mainly to its north, from preying on sheep, which are farmed
31、 mainly to its south.Australias dingo fence is remarkable. But it does not stand alone. Millions of kilometres of fences wrap the world. Some are intended to control the movement of animals, some the movement of people, and some merely to mark the limits of territory, so that everyone knows who owns
32、 what. Even fences built for other purposes, though, often serve to limit animals, too. Such worries are not foolish. Hardening borders in Central Asia, coupled with the expansion of fenced railways, have reduced numbers of another large, endangered mammal, the saiga antelope.No sitting on the fence
33、, please Smarter fencing can help. In the American West, for example, Montana and Wyoming are mounting campaigns to replace decades-old fences with ones that are more ecologically friendly. The changes required are often small. Making fences low enough for deer to jump over helps.Adding poles improv
34、es a fences visibility, stopping unfortunate collisions at speed. And not all wire need be barbed(带倒刺).There is, though, also a need to paint a clearer picture of where fences are, and to remove those past their prime. Such structures are seldom well-documented and are difficult to pick out in satel
35、lite photographs, so doing this can be hard. Jeffrey Masek, a specialist in Earth-imaging at NASA, Americas space agency, suggests instead using commercial drones, which fly at low enough altitudes to capture detailed pictures. Deserted fences are of use to neither man nor beast. To beasts, in fact,
36、 they are positively disgusting.9.The first paragraph is developed mainly .A.by exampleB.by listing dataC.by comparisonD.by contrast10.Why are people concerned about the fences?A.They control the movement of animals.B.They may harm the movement of people.C.They may go beyond the original purposes.D.
37、They did harm to environmental protection.11.Which of the following is the measure mentioned in the passage?A.Remove all the current fences.B.Prevent some unfortunate collisions at speed.C.Change the height and appearance of fences.D.Make the fences more appealing in appearance.12.What does the last
38、 paragraph mainly talk about?A.The need to take clear photos of fences.B.The importance of knowing the location of fences.C.The damage of the deserted fences to humans and beasts.D.The tools in helping deal with fences.【答案】9.C10.C11.C12.B【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界第二长的人造建筑澳大利亚的游牧长栏，以及长栏存在的问题和解决办法。9.推理判断题。
39、根据第一段中“Earths longest artificial structure is usually said to be the Great Wall of China.”世界最长的人造建筑据说是中国长城。以及“Earths second-longest artificial structure, though, is not a wall, but a fence.”世界第二长的人造建筑不是城墙，而是长栏。可知第一段是以作比较的方式组织行文的。故选C项。10.细节理解题。根据第二段中“Even fences built for other purposes, though, ofte
40、n serve to limit animals, too. Such worries are not foolish. ”（即使是为其他目的而建的栅栏，也常常起到限制动物的作用。这样的担忧并不愚蠢。）可知人们对于长栏担忧之处是长栏的作用远远超出了最初目的。故选C项。11.推理判断题。根据第三段中“Making fences low enough for deer to jump over helps.”使篱笆变低让鹿可以跳过是有帮助的。以及倒数第二段中“Adding poles improves a fences visibility, stopping unfortunate collis
41、ions at speed.”增加杆子可以提高围栏的能见度，并阻止不幸的碰撞。可知这篇文章提到的措施是改变长栏的高度和外观。故选C项。12.主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“ There is, though, also a need to paint a clearer picture of where fences are, and to remove those past their prime. ”（然而，我们也需要更清晰地描绘出长栏的位置，并清除那些已过黄金时期的长栏。）可知最后一段主要讲的是知道这些长栏位置的重要性。故选B项。4Girl with a Pearl Earring has
42、been part of the Mauritshuis collection in the Hague since 1902 and is still on display at the museum. Rumours (谣言) have surrounded Johannes Vermeers work ever since it was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and this painting still continues to generate interest, debate and imagination.Although
43、Vermeer was among the most successful artists working in Delft during the 17th century, he was almost completely forgotten after his death in 1675. Even during his lifetime, Vermeers influence was mainly limited to Delft where he earned a reasonable living as a painter and art dealer. Whats more, Ve
44、rmeers name is rarely mentioned in historical records and he left behind barely any other documents about his career or personal history.Very little is known about Girl with a Pearl Earring. However, art historians have decided several important facts about the painting. Recent research suggests tha
45、t the black, negative space behind Vermeers model was originally painted dark green.Much like other artists of his time, Vermeer enjoyed painting figures dressed in Middle Eastern clothes. As his model is dressed in a turban (女用头巾), many art historians argue that the Vermeers painting shouldnt De co
46、nsidered as a portrait(肖像画)at all. Instead, most scholars agree that Girl with a Pearl Earring belongs to a kind of painting called Tronie that began in the Low Countries around Vermeers time. This type of artwork often portrays (描绘) characters rather than actual people. It portrays a certain type o
47、f character; in this case a girl in fanciful cress, wearing an oriental turban and an improbably large pearl in her ear.It is interesting to note that the painting was known as Girl with Turban or simply Young Girl for most of its existence and only received its current name less than a century ago.
48、 While it is impossible to identify Vermeers model, due to a complete lack of evidence, he may have asked one of his seven daughters to sit for the painting.13.What do we learn about Johannes Vermeer when he was alive?A.He lived a very hard lifeB.He wasnt a gifted artistC.He liked writing about hims
49、elfD.He wasnt much known out of his city14.What made some scholars regard Girl with a Pearl Earring as a work of Tronic?A.The girls special expression.B.The girls unusual dressingC.The models unclear gesture.D.The models background painting15.What can we know about the painting from the last paragra
50、ph?A.Its model remains mysteriousB.Its name is still controversialC.It was severely damaged a century ago.D.It was inspired by a daughter of the artist16.What would be the best title for the text?A.Life experiences of Johannes VermeerB.The model of Girl with a Pearl EarringC.The story behind Girl wi
51、th a Pearl EarringD.Characteristics of Johannes Vermeers painting【答案】13.D14.B15.A16.C【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了戴珍珠耳环的女孩背后的故事。13.推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Even during his lifetime, Vermeers influence was mainly limited to Delft where he earned a reasonable living as a painter and art dealer.”（即使在他的一生中，Vermeer的影响也主要局限于代
52、尔夫特，他在那里以画家和艺术品经销商的身份谋生。）可知，在Johannes Vermeer活着的时候，他在他的城市之外并不出名。故选D。14.细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Much like other artists of his time, Vermeer enjoyed painting figures dressed in Middle Eastern clothes. As his model is dressed in a turban , many art historians argue that the Vermeers painting shouldnt De conside
53、red as a portrait at all. Instead, most scholars agree that Girl with a Pearl Earring belongs to a kind of painting called Tronie”（和他那个时代的其他艺术家一样，Vermeer喜欢画穿着中东服装的人物。由于他的模特戴着头巾，许多艺术历史学家认为Vermeer的画根本不应该被视为肖像画。相反，大多数学者认为戴珍珠耳环的女孩属于一幅名为Tronie的画作）可知，女孩不寻常的着装使一些学者认为戴珍珠耳环的女孩是Tronie的作品。故选B。15.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段
54、“While it is impossible to identify Vermeers model, due to a complete lack of evidence, he may have asked one of his seven daughters to sit for the painting.”（虽然无法确定Vermeer的模特，由于完全缺乏证据，他可能让他的七个女儿中的一个坐下来画这幅画。）可知，这幅画的模特仍然很神秘。故选A。16.主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Girl with a Pearl Earring has been part of the Mauritshu
55、is collection in the Hague since 1902 and is still on display at the museum. Rumors have surrounded Johannes Vermeers work ever since it was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and this painting still continues to generate interest, debate and imagination.”（自1902年以来，戴珍珠耳环的女孩一直是毛里泰斯在海牙的收藏品，现在仍在该博物
56、馆展出。自从Johannes Vermeer的作品在19世纪末被重新发现以来，围绕着它的流言四起，这幅画至今仍在继续引起人们的兴趣、争论和想象。）可知，文章主要讲述了关于绘画戴珍珠耳环的女孩的故事。这篇文章最好的题目是“戴珍珠耳环的女孩背后的故事”。故选C。5If youre reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs(00后）.The 21st century. That would make you young,creative, connected, global,and no doubt smart. Ma
57、ybe good-looking,too. Right? But what do other people think about your generation?Some adults worry that youre more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the“face-down generation” because you use your phone so much and they wonder how you will deal
58、with school, friends,and family. Are todays teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies(自拍）to become successful in real life-or“IRL”， as you would say?Other adults worry that todays youth are spoilt(宠坏的）and dont want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s w
59、ere raised byhelicopter parents” who were always there to guide and help them with a busy schedule filled with homework and extra-curricular activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With partners who do everything for them, todays youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are
60、 in their 20s or 30s.Does the face-down generation need a heads-up?Well,probably not. The fact is that many of todays teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be enthusiastic(热情的）and willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to h
61、elp their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai,the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls rights to go to school.So if youre one of the oh-ohs,theres reason to be hopeful about the future. Things are looking up for the face-down generation. C
62、hances are that you will do GR8(great) and LOL（laugh out loud).17.Todays teenagers are thought of as the face-down generation becauseA.They are busy textingB.They use their phones a lotC.They deal with school and family with their phonesD.They become successful with their phones18.What doeshelicopte
63、r parents mean in Paragraph 3?A.Parents who prefer to live like teenagersB.Parents who often fly everywhere for their businessC.Parents who do dancing, drawing or sports with their childrenD.Parents who always guide and help children with homework and extra-curricular activities19.What does the writ
64、er think about the face-down generation?A.They are annoyed.B.They are powerful.C.They are spoilt.D.They are positive.20.Whats the best title of this passage?A.The face-down generationB.The young generationC.The generation gapD.The future generation【答案】17.B18.D19.D20.A【分析】这是一篇议论文，论述了成年人对于00后的担忧。作者认为0
65、0后受过更好的教育和更有创造力，也能关爱他人，对他们的未来充满了希望。17.细节理解题。根据文章第二段“They think of you as the“face-down generation” because you use your phone so much ”（他们认为你们是“脸朝下的一代”，因为你们经常使用手机。）可知，之所有被称为“脸朝下的一代”是因为他们是经常使用手机的一代。故选B项。18.词义猜测题。根据第三段中关于helicopter parents后定语从句的描述“ who were always there to guide and help their childre
66、n with a busy schedule filled with homework and after-class activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports.”（他们总是在那里指导和帮助孩子完成繁忙的家庭作业和课外活动，如舞蹈、绘画或体育。）由此可知“helicopter parents”就是指那些总是照顾和指引自己孩子的那些父母。故选D项。19.推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Does the face-down generation need a heads-up?Well,probably not. The fact is that
67、 many of todays teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They also seem to be enthusiastic(热情的）and willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai,the teenager who won
68、 the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls rights to go to school.”（“脸朝下的一代”需要提醒吗?好吧,也许不是。事实是，今天的许多青少年比过去几代人受到了更好的教育，也更有创造力。他们似乎也很热情，愿意成为领导者。越来越多的年轻人自愿帮助他们的社区。还有一些勇敢的年轻人，比如Malala Yousafzai，她因推动女孩上学权利而获得2014年诺贝尔和平奖。）可知，作者认为“脸朝下的一代”是充满正能量的。作者对他们的看法是积极的。故选D项。20.主旨大意题。文章第一段最后一句提出“But what do other pe
69、ople think about your generation?”（但是其他人怎么看你们这一代人呢?）后，下文论述了成年人对于00后的种种担忧，认为他们经常使用手机，称他们是“脸朝下”的一代，也担心“直升机父母”将他们宠坏了。作者认为00后受过更好的教育和更有创造力，也能关爱他们，对他们的未来充满希望。因此文章是讨论关于00后的不同的看法。所以短文的最佳标题为“脸朝下的一代”。故选A项。6A rich woman went on a trip in Thailand, and she took her pet dog with her. One day the dog started run
70、ning after butterflies and before long he discovered that he was not able to find his way back. When wandering about ,he noticed a tiger heading quickly to him with the obvious desire of having lunch.The dog thought,God,Im in deep trouble now.”Then he noticed some bones on the ground nearby, and at
71、once stopped to eat the bones with his back to the tiger.Just as the tiger was about to jump,the dog said to himself loudly,Hey,that was one delicious tiger. I wonder if there are any more around here?” Hearing this, the tiger stopped jumping,and ran away into the trees.“Oh,” said the tiger,“That wa
72、s dangerous. That dog nearly caught and ate me. ”At the same time,a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, thought maybe he could make good use of this chance and trade it for protection from(免遭的伤害）the tiger.So,off the monkey went. He soon caught up with the tiger,and told
73、the tiger the truth.The tiger was very angry at being made a fool of and said, “Here monkey, stay on my back and see whats going to happen to that dog. When the dog saw the tiger coming again with the monkey on its back,he thought,What am I going to do now?”But instead of running, the dog sat down p
74、retending he hadnt seen them yet.Just when the monkey and the tiger got close enough to hear,the dog said,Wheres that monkey? I can not trust him any longer. I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another tiger as my supper, and hes still not back!”21.When the dog ran after butterflies,A.he not
75、iced some bones.B.he found himself lost.C.he caught some butterflies.D.he noticed a tiger jumping towards him.22.What made the tiger run away into the trees?A.What the dog said and did.B.One delicious monkey.C.Some bones on the ground.D.The rich woman.23.The monkey told the tiger the truth in order
76、toA.catch the dog.B.cheat the tiger.C.get protection from the tiger.D.make friends with the tiger.24.The monkey will probably in the end of the story.A.eat the dogB.eat the tigerC.be killed by the tigerD.be fooled by the dog【答案】21.B22.A23.C24.C【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述一只迷路的狗是如何巧妙的逃离虎口。21.细节理解题。根据文章第一段“One da
77、y the dog started running after butterflies and before long he discovered that he was not able to find his way back.”（一天，这只狗开始追赶蝴蝶，不久他就发现自己找不到回去的路了。）可知，追蝴蝶的狗发现他自己迷路了。故选B项。22.细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Just as the tiger was about to jump,the dog said to himself loudly,Hey,that was one delicious tiger. I wonder if
78、 there are any more around here?” Hearing this, the tiger stopped jumping,and ran away into the trees.”（老虎刚要跳起来，狗就大声对自己说:“嘿，这是一只美味的老虎。不知道这附近还有没有?听到这里，老虎停止了跳跃，跑进了树林里。）可知，再听了狗所说和所做的后老虎跑进了树林。故选A项。23.细节理解题。根据文章第六段“At the same time,a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, though
79、t maybe he could make good use of this chance and trade it for protection from(免遭的伤害）the tiger.”（与此同时，一只一直在附近树上观看这一幕的猴子想，也许他可以好好利用这个机会，用它来换取老虎的保护。）可知，猴子告诉老虎真相只为换取老虎的保护。故选C项。24.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Just when the monkey and the tiger got close enough to hear,the dog said,Wheres that monkey? I can not trust
80、him any longer. I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another tiger as my supper, and hes still not back!”（正当猴子和老虎走到近处听到时，狗说:“那只猴子在哪儿?”我不能再相信他了。半小时前我打发它去给我再带一只老虎来当晚餐，可它还是没回来!”）可知，在狗看到老虎和猴子过来后，狗假装说让猴子去带一只老虎过来给它吃。因此可以推断老虎会认为猴子和狗是一伙的。最终猴子一定会被老虎吃掉的。故选C项。7Ireland is throwing away peat（泥炭) for energ
81、y and turning to wind.Peat has a lot to recommend it. It sends off a pleasant smell when burned. It is a cheap source of energy; at its simplest it needs no more than digging by hand. But peat is also one of the dirtiest fuels available, emitting 23% more carbon dioxide than coal.Ireland is unusual
82、among developed countries in burning it for energy. Peat has been used on the island for at least 1,000 years. But it may at last be on its way out as Ireland turns to another energy source of which it has unlimited quantities: wind.Galway Wind Park will be Irelands largest wind farm when it is comp
83、leted, producing 169MW of power at peak capacity（容量), or about 3% of Irelands average needs. It is only the latest development in Irish wind power, which has tripled in the last decade to more than 3GW of capacity. The renewable resource now provides a quarter of the electricity Ireland consumes eve
84、ry year.Eirgrid, a state-owned company which manages the grid（电网 ） in both Northern Ireland and the Republic, says much more wind capacity is in the planning stages. Wind is difficult to manage because it is unpredictable, even on the shores with strong winds of western Ireland. Since wind turbines
85、（涡轮机）do not turn consistently, the grid must be carefully tuned to keep it stable.Eirgrid is planning a set of wires to continental Europe.A report from SEAI, Irelands energy authority, suggests that the island could produce enough wind electricity to match domestic demand by 2030, with more left ov
86、er to export. Bord na Mna, the body responsible for developing Irelands peatlands, has said it will stop using peat for electricity by the same year.25.Which of the following statements about peat is right?A.Peat is a cheap and clean source of energy with a pleasant smell.B.Peat in Ireland will be a
87、n export.C.Ireland will stop using peat as fuel.D.Peat is renewable and will never be used up.26.What is the greatest difficulty in using wind energy?A.The wind power is not strong enoughB.It is a high-cost project.C.The wind power is unstable.D.It wont produce enough electricity.27.What can be the
88、best title for the passage?A.The Change of Using energy in IrelandB.Stop Using Out-Of-Date EnergyC.Peat vs Wind PowerD.Ireland: A Country Using Wind Power【答案】25.C26.C27.A【分析】本文是说明文。主要讲述了爱尔兰正从使用泥炭转向使用风能这一事实。25.细节理解题。根据第二段“But peat is also one of the dirtiest fuels available”（但是泥炭是最脏的燃料之一）可知，A项clean是错
89、误的；B项文中并未提及；根据第三段 “But it may at last be on its way out.supply:wind.（但是它可能最终会被淘汰，因为爱尔兰转向使用另一种取之不尽的能源：风能）”可知D项错误。故选C。26.细节理解题。根据题干中的“the greatest difficulty in using wind energy”定位到倒数第二段的“Wind is difficult to manage because it is unpredictable, . tuned to keep it stable.” （因为风能的不可预测性，风能是最难掌控的。）由此推之，使
90、用风能最大的困难是风能的不稳定性。故选C。27.主旨大意题。根据第一段“Ireland is throwing away peat（泥炭) for energy and turning to wind.”（爱尔兰正从使用泥炭转向使用风能。）可知，本文主要讲述了爱尔兰正从使用泥炭转向使用风能这一事实。因此A项“爱尔兰能源使用的变化”作为文章标题最合适。故选A。8The theatre in Shakespeares time was much different than it is today. Authors wrote plays for the masses, especially th
91、ose who couldnt read or write.The theatre changed a lot during Shakespeares lifetime. The authorities didnt like it and didnt allow acting in the city itself. They thought it had a bad influence on people and kept them from going to church. Queen Elizabeth, on the other hand, loved acting and helped
92、 the theatre become popular.The theatre in Shakespeares time was full of life. People did not sit all the time and it was not quiet during the performance. The audience could walk around, eat and drink during the play.Theaters were open arenas or playhouses that had room for up to three thousand peo
93、ple. There was almost no scenery because the dialogue was the most important part of the play. Colourful and welldesigned costumes were very important and told the people about the status of a character. Women never performed in plays, 80 young boys played female characters. The performances took pl
94、ace in the afternoon because it was too dark at night.There was no stage crew as there is today. Actors had to do everything themselves from making costumes to setting the stage. Plays were organized by acting companies. They performed about 6 different plays each week because they needed money to s
95、urvive. They had almost no time to rehearse (排练). The companies in Shakespeares time had a rank system. The company belonged to shareholders and managers. They were responsible for everything and got most of the money when the company was successful. Sometimes they even owned their own buildings. Ac
96、tors worked for the managers and after some time became a permanent member of the company. Apprentices (学徒) were young boys and were allowed to act in unimportant roles. They also played female characters in plays.28.Why was the theatre banned by the authorities?A.It was much different than before.B
97、.They thought it affected people negatively.C.They thought it kept people going to church.D.The queen didnt like it.29.What does the underlined word “arenas” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Stages.B.Stores.C.Companies.D.Playgrounds.30.What is the authors purpose of writing the text?A.To remember Shakespeare.B
98、.To show his love of Shakespeares plays.C.To introduce theaters in Shakespeares time.D.To discuss the companys rank system.【答案】28.B29.A30.C【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了莎士比亚时代的剧院、戏剧表演以及当时演员的状况。28.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The authorities didnt like it and didnt allow acting in the city itself. They thought it had a bad i
99、nfluence on people and kept them from going to church.”可知，当局不喜欢这样，也不允许在城市中行动。他们认为这会对人们产生不好的影响，不让他们去教堂。由此可知，剧院被当局禁止了，因为他们认为它对人们产生了负面影响。故选B。29.词义猜测题。根据划线词所在句“Theaters were open arenas or playhouses that had room for up to three thousand people.”可知，剧院是开放的arenas或剧场，可容纳3000人。根据并列连词or可知，arenas与playhouses是
100、同义词，playhouses是一个可以容纳多达3 000名观众看戏剧表演的地方，因而arenas也应该是开阔的舞台。故选A。30.推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The theatre in Shakespeares time was much different than it is today. Authors wrote plays for the masses, especially those who couldnt read or write.”可知，莎士比亚时代的剧院与今天大不相同。作家们为大众写剧本，特别是那些不会读书写字的人写剧本。再结合下文介绍可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了介绍莎士比亚时代的剧院。故选C。