1、Module 3 The Violence of Nature高考题型分组训练阅读理解板块训练重细节，练速度(限时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2018清华大学中学生标准学术能力测试四)A subscription(订阅) to TIME for Kids includes the following：Key articles available at two reading levels; select articles available at three reading levels；Accessibility features available through the digital m
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5、bscribers! However, for ALL the great functionality of TIME for Kids, subscribe today for full access to new features as they are released.语篇解读：本文主要介绍时代周刊儿童版的内容、订阅价格以及优惠等。1This passage is most likely intended for _.Ateachers BparentsCstudents Dchildren解析推理判断题。从第一个标题下的最后一条Lesson plans and teaching re
6、sources for each issue, including reading assessments.及后文中的If you are interested in purchasing a subscription to TIME for Kids for your students.可知，此广告是针对老师的，因为老师才需要教案及教学资源，才会有学生。答案A2Subscribers of TIME for Kids will get the following EXCEPT _.Akey and select articlesBteachers guidesCdigital materia
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8、故选C项。答案CB(2018全国卷)Good Morning Britains Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest roleshowing families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week
9、and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under 5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Britain presenter says shes been able to put a lot of what shes learnt into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam, 14, Finn
10、, 13, and Jack, 11.“We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant，” she explains. “I pay 5 for a portion(一份), but Matt makes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes were not aw
11、are how cheaply we can make this food ourselves.”The eightpart series(系列节目), Save Money：Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITVs Save Money: Good Health, which gave viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.With food our biggest weekly household expen
12、se, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonights Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration on a budget. The team transforms the familys long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.语篇解读：文章讲述了苏珊娜里德在别人
13、的帮助下，通过饮食节目教观众如何用尽量低的成本做出美味的食物。4What do we know about Susanna Reid?AShe enjoys embarrassing her guests.BShe has started a new programme.CShe dislikes working early in the morning.DShe has had a tight budget for her family.解析推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，苏珊娜里德过去是Good Morning Britain这档节目的主持人，每天早上坐在沙发上向来宾提问，但最近她开始做饭
14、，再由下文对Save Money: Good Food节目的介绍可知，苏珊娜里德推出了一档最新的饮食节目，向观众展示如何在预算紧张的情况下准备美味的营养餐。答案B5How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?AHe buys cooking materials for her.BHe prepares food for her kids.CHe assists her in cooking matters.DHe invites guest families for her.解析细节理解题。根据第二段首句中的and with the help of chef Matt
15、 Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste.可知，马特特巴特是位厨师，在节目中帮助苏珊娜里德向观众提供一些既省钱又能避免食物浪费的窍门，因此他是在烹饪方面帮助苏珊娜。答案C6What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 4?ASummarize the previous paragraphs.BProvide some advice for the readers.CAdd some background information.DIntroduce a new topic for d
16、iscussion.解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的follows in the footsteps of ITVs Save Money: Good Health可知，本段主要介绍了这档节目是效仿另一档节目并介绍了被效仿的节目Save Money: Good Health的主要内容，由此可知作者意在增加一些背景知识。答案C7What can be a suitable title for the text?AKeeping Fit by Eating SmartBBalancing Our Daily DietCMaking Yourself a Perfect ChefDCooking We
17、ll for Less解析主旨大意题。通过文章中的关键词语on a tight budget(第一段)，under 5 per family a day(第二段)，how cheaply(第三段)，less expensive(第五段)等可知，文章旨在通过介绍一档教观众如何做出花钱少却美味的营养餐的饮食节目。答案DC(2018安徽合肥第二次质量检测)Its not every day that the United States history mixes with microbes(微生物) in the soil. But when the grassland on the Nationa
18、l Mall in Washington, D. C. was replaced, it offered scientists the opportunity to study changes in the soil beneath.The work focused on the bacteria present in the soil. To the researchers surprise, the communities of microbes did not change a lot before and after the replacement. These communities
19、 in the soil are known as the soil microbiome(微生物群)“My lab is interested in how microbes can move around in the environment, and how they change and adapt as a result of this movement，” explains Jo Anne Crouch, the lead author of the study. “We thought that the new imported turf(草皮) from New Jersey
20、would introduce different communities of bacteria to the National Mall. However, we found that they werent significantly different.”Crouchs work focused on turf grass, defined as a large area of green grass. It is made up of the grass, its roots, and the soil and microbes found with them.Think of th
21、e soil microbiome as similar to the collection of microbes found in the human body. When the microbes are out of balance, it can make someone sick. Crouch says its the same for the soil microbiome. Many of the worst diseases in crops or other environments are linked with changes in the soil microbio
22、me.Additionally, Crouch says that even though the changes between the soils were small, scientists are also starting to appreciate that sometimes a really important microbe is a rare one. This means it would be hard to observe but could greatly affect how the groups function as a whole. “Agricultura
23、l areas and other natural spaces are highly and easily hurt by negative changes，” she says. “Microbiomes offer an almost entirely new opportunity to influence interactions among plants and microbes to improve plant productivity and health.”语篇解读：正如人体的微生物群落对人体的健康有影响一样，土壤的微生物群落也会对植物的产量和健康产生影响。8Why did
24、the researchers feel surprised when they focused on the bacteria in the soil?AMore bacteria appeared in the soil.BMicrobes were replaced obviously.CSoil microbiome almost remained stable.DThe soil microbiomes damaged the environment.解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To the researchers surprise, the communities of mic
25、robes did not change a lot before and after the replacement. These communities in the soil are known as the soil microbiome.”可知，令研究者惊讶的是土壤微生物群落几乎保持稳定。答案C9By studying the turf grass, what did Crouch and her team find?AMicrobes grew faster in their own community.BSoil microbiomes were different in dif
26、ferent places.CTurf grass adapted to the environment nearby very soon.DSimilar communities of bacteria were brought by turf grass.解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“We thought that the new imported turf(草皮) from New Jersey would introduce different communities of bacteria to the National Mall. However, we found that t
27、hey werent significantly different.”可知，通过研究草皮，克劳奇和她的团队发现新移植过来的草皮带来的微生物群落与原来的微生物群落类似。答案D10Why did the author mention the microbes in the human body?ATo indicate the two play a similar role.BTo prove they are both the causes of diseases.CTo examine the environments people live in.DTo analyze the chang
28、es of human microbes.解析推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“Think of the soil microbiome as similar to the collection of microbes found in the human body.”及该段后面的内容可推知，作者提及人类体内的微生物是为了表示这两种类型的微生物扮演着类似的角色。答案A11What does Crouch mean in the last paragraph?AMicrobes are still as hard to observe as before.BStudies on microbiome
29、s can be beneficial to agriculture.CScientists are still puzzled about the effect of microbiomes.DToo many microbiomes in the soil mean no harm to plants.解析推理判断题。最后一段主要讲了微生物群落可以对植物产生巨大影响，这提供了一个提高庄稼产量、促进植物健康的全新机会。由此可知，对微生物群落的研究对农业是有益的。答案BD(2018广西自治区考前模拟)The future of Australias solar industry is look
30、ing bright after a record 3.5m panels(电池板) were installed on rooftops last year, giving the equivalent output of a mediumsized coalfired power station. The record 1,057MW of capacity in smallscale systems installed across the country broke the previous record set in 2012, figures from the Clean Ener
31、gy Regulator showed on Tuesday.Australias solar power prosperity could almost double capacity in a year. The data also revealed that the average system size has also doubled since then from three to six kilowatts as average prices continued to fall. A fully installed 5KW system costs an average of $
32、5,930 in Australia, according to the energy broker Solarchoice. net. au. Its records show that the price has roughly halved in many capital cities since 2012.The regulators executive general manager, Mark Williamson, said there was increasing interest in renewables as a way to take control of electr
33、icity bills. But more importantly, he said it was also good news for reducing carbon emissions.“We are seeing a wide crosssection of Australianshouseholds, community centers, schools, and small businessesreceiving rewards under the smallscale renewable energy scheme，” Williamson said, “Our data show
34、s consumers are embracing renewable energy to take control of their electricity bills.”In 2017, there was a 41% increase in installed renewable energy capacity across all states and territories compared to 2016. Queensland led the way with installed capacity at 295MW, with the Australian Capital Ter
35、ritory taking top place for the biggest annual increase, up 57%. “The data collected by the Clean Energy Regulator in 2017 reflects the industry is going from_strength_to_strength. It looks like 2018 will be another big year for the solar industry.”The total of installed capacity for last year is ex
36、pected to rise to 1,070MW when all the data is collected. A large coalfired power station such as Loy Yang A in Victorias Latrobe Valley has a capacity of 2,200MW.语篇解读：本文主要讲了澳大利亚太阳能系统平均价格的持续下降，使得澳大利亚的太阳能产业迅速发展，使用这种可再生能源最大的特点是减少了污染。12What do we know about the Australias solar industry from the first
37、paragraph?AIts still risky.BIts promising.CIts unpredictable.DIts within expectation.解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The future of Australias solar industry is looking bright”可知，澳大利亚的太阳能产业前景一片光明。所以是有希望的。答案B13Whats the reason for Australias solar industrys development?AThe continuous fall of average price of install
38、ing a solar energy system.BThe entire decrease of the carbon emissions.CThe autonomous control of the electricity bills.DThe doubt about the capacity of coalfired power station.解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The data also revealed that the average system size has also doubled since then from three to six kilowatts
39、 as average prices continued to fall.”可知，太阳能系统平均价格的持续下降是澳大利亚太阳能产业发展的原因。答案A14What does the underlined phrase “from strength to strength” in Paragraph 5 suggest?AAustralias solar industry is being accepted.BAustralias solar industry is developing rapidly.CAustralias solar industry is more practical th
40、an before.DAustralias solar industry is more advanced than other countries.解析词义猜测题。根据第五段中的“In 2017, there was a 41% increase in installed renewable energy capacity across all states and territories compared to 2016. Queensland led the way with installed capacity at 295MW, with the Australian Capital
41、 Territory taking top place for the biggest annual increase, up 57%.”由这些数据可以看出，澳大利亚的太阳能产业发展迅速。答案B15What is the biggest feature of the renewable energy according to Mark Williamson?AReducing pollution.BProviding enough energy.CLowering electricity bills.DSimplifying installed equipment.解析细节理解题。根据第三段中
42、的“But more importantly, he said it was also good news for reducing carbon emissions.”可知，可再生能源的最大特点是减少污染。答案A.七选五阅读填空(2018吉林第二次调研测试)How to deal with your homeworkWrite it down. _1_ Make a note on your notebook. Always be sure to write down all your homework for school so you wont forget anything.Creat
43、e a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to work. _2_ It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your mobile phone, log off your computer (unless you will need it for your homework) and close the door.Do it as early as possible. Dont leave homework to the last mi
44、nute. _3_ The earlier you start doing your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you dont have a pile of homework the next day. _4_ Think about how long it will take you to complete each subject. For example: Englishten minutes, scienceten minutes, mathfo
45、rty minutes, historytwenty minutes.Treat yourself.You can easily get tired of your homework by sitting through an hour or two without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break. Just make sure its quick (no more than 15 minutes). Do not turn on the TV, or you will never go
46、back and finish your homework. _5_AUse your time wisely.BStart as soon as you get home.CStart with your hardest homework.DNever do your homework in front of the TV.EYou can take a walk or find something to eat.FAfter short breaks, return to finish up the rest of your homework.GKeep a homework notebo
47、ok where you record all your homework.语篇解读：文章主要针对如何高效完成家庭作业提出了五点建议：记录所有作业；创建良好的写作业环境；尽快完成作业；合理利用时间；犒劳自己。1解析本段主题为记录所有作业。设空处下一句提到了记录在笔记本上，所以G项Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.(准备一个作业笔记本记录所有的家庭作业)符合本段语境。答案G2解析根据设空前一句可知，寻找一个舒适安静的地方写作业；根据设空后一句可知，这会花费双倍的时间完成作业。由此可知，D选项Never do y
48、our homework in front of the TV.符合语境。答案D3解析本段主题句中的as early as possible与B选项中的Start as soon as 相匹配。答案B4解析根据设空处的位置可知，该空为该段的主题句。本段中的Think about how long it will take you to complete each subject. ten minutes. forty minutes.与A选项Use your time wisely.(明智地使用时间)相呼应。答案A5解析根据设空处的位置可知，本句应为该段总结句。根据设空处前的内容可知，本段建议完成一部分作业后要犒劳自己。一旦完成一个科目的作业，就可以休息一下(不能超过15分钟)，不要打开电视，否则你会很难回去完成作业。这和F项(After short breaks, return to finish up the rest of your homework.)相呼应。答案F
