1、阅读提速练(二)(建议用时：40分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A(2017山东六校高三联考)With more sunshine than Portland or Eugene, nature on the doorstep and great craft beer and coffee, Bend may just be the perfect small US. city deserving a visit.And the following will offer you
2、an enjoyable experience of staying.The Oxford HotelThe 59room, sevenstorey hotel became the tallest building in downtown Bend when opened in 2010.It has smart, large rooms in natural tones, fine dining at its restaurant, regular jazz concerts, and a commitment to using natural products where possibl
3、e and running on 100% renewable energy.The McMenamins Old St.Francis SchoolMcMenamins hotels are famed for their conversions (改建的房屋), so its no surprise to find this former Catholic schoolhouse, dating from 1936, is now an affordable hotel, restaurant, music venue and cinema.The classrooms are now 1
4、9 guest rooms, each named after former teachers.My Place HotelBend, ORIn the historic district, this 63room smokefree hotel places you within a relaxing walk of Old Mill District and Les Schwab Amphitheater.It welcomes guests with conveniences like free inroom WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24hour
5、business center.Limited housekeeping and free parking are also available.The Mill Inn Bed and BreakfastBend has several chain hotels, motels and selfcatering suites, but it doesnt have many B&Bs, which makes Mill Inn a delightful discovery.The 10room, wooden hotel is a 10minute walk from downtown, a
6、nd serves healthy and hearty breakfasts of freshly made frittatas, granola, fruit, yoghurt, and fryups of local bacon and sausages.1What can we infer about the Oxford Hotel?AIts rooms are relatively small.BIt is environmentally friendly.CIt is within walking distance of downtown.DIt is the tallest b
7、uilding in downtown Bend.2How is the McMenamins Old St.Francis School special?AIt provides affordable breakfasts.BIt is located in a historic district.CIts rooms were built in honor of teachers.DIt has its roots in an ancient school building.3In which column of a website are you likely to find this
8、article?ATravel.BLifestyle.CFashion. DCulture.B(2017郑州第三次质量预测)Today, were sending Sally away for a week of summer camp.She never actually asked to go.It was all my idea to sign her up(报名)Shes nearly 12，and I notice that Im with my child nearly 24 hours a day.Living on a farm without any neighbors, I
9、ve chosen a life that is quieter than a typical familys.But rather than longing for space away from me, Sally has become increasingly dependent on my presence.What frightens me most is that she has become a “minime”She pursues my hobbies, my dreams and my opinions.And thats why I pulled her to the s
10、ummer camp: a nearby wilderness camp called Hawk Circle.After we ate, we drove to Hawk Circle.Once there，we got a tour of the grounds and were introduced to Sallys fellow campers.Sally stood by the group of children, holding my hand, horror in her eyes, trying to work up the courage to join in a gam
11、e of soccer.“I need you for a few more minutes，” she told me, holding my hand tightly.I pulled away and walked up to one of the camp workers.“Excuse me，” I said loudly.“Id like to introduce my daughter to you.Maybe you could help her meet a few of these kids.” He came over to talk to Sally, and I ki
12、ssed on her cheek and then my husband and I disappeared before Sally realized we were gone.It was not until I drove home that I finally felt it.A piece of my soul had been taken from my body.I began to shake.Tears streamed down my face.It took every bit of my strength to keep driving forward.When we
13、 arrived home, I calmed down and reminded myself why I chose this path.I want Sally to have a chance to find herself out of my shadow.I dont want to see only myself in my child.I want to learn who she is.After 12 years of constantly being together, I want to finally meet my daughter for the first ti
14、me.4Why did the author sign her daughter up for the summer camp?ACamp training was something new to her daughter.BHer daughter had longed to go to the summer camp.CShe expected her daughter to make some new friends.DShe wanted to help build up her daughters independence.5What happened when they arri
15、ved at the summer camp?ASally enjoyed meeting her fellow campers very much.BSally found the other campers were not easy to get along with.CSally felt frightened but her parents left her with a camp worker.DSally gathered the courage to join in a soccer game immediately.6How did the author feel after
16、 leaving the camp?AShe was worried about her daughters health.BShe was regretful for sending her daughter away.CShe was upset but confident of her right decision.DShe was proud that she had done something correct.7What does the author intend to tell us in the passage?AKids should often be exposed to
17、 summer camps.BSometimes parents need to let go of their children.CParents shouldnt influence their children too much.DChildren are usually a real reflection of their parents.C(2017长春七校第一次联考)The media has negative effects on the physical and psychological wellbeing of society.People spending hours i
18、n front of a television or surfing the Internet experience eye problems.Lack of physical activity leads to obesity problems.The media influences public opinion and impacts the choices that people make.The media has led to a general opinion that thin is in and fat is out.This makes the overweight fee
19、l out of place.They are ready to starve themselves to lose weight, which has led to increasing cases of eating disorders.The media has, in its own way, changed peoples outlook on life.It is the interface(界面) through which millions look at the world outside.The media claims to describe the“today”，but
20、 not all types of media show the truth.With the intention of stressing their point or grabbing greater attention from the masses, the media exaggerates(夸大) things to a certain degree.Not everyone is able to filter_out that element.Most believe everything to be real, especially kids and teenagers.Med
21、ia sources are so many in number and all of them so convincingly make their point that it is hard to distinguish between right and wrong.Thus while a certain amount of exposure to the media is essential for introducing ourselves to the world outside, excessive exposure, uncontrolled access and belie
22、f without thought wont lead us anywhere.They will only make the negative effect of the media more obvious.Media descriptions give rise to stereotypes, affecting your mindset.Advertisements carry subliminal(潜意识的) messages influencing buyers psychology, or carry direct messages that bear a negative in
23、fluence.Its not possible to protect yourself completely from the effects of the media, even if you limit the exposure.And there are so many things you see around you, without choosing to watch them.The only way to protect yourself from them is to not allow them to influence you.Dont take media descr
24、iptions at their word.Dont believe in them without thinking.Think twice before following or falling for anything.8How does the media affect peoples health?AIt misshapes peoples concept of beauty.BIt disturbs peoples sleeping routines.CIt makes people addicted to junk food.DIt raises peoples awarenes
25、s of exercise.9Which word can replace the underlined part “filter out”in Paragraph 2?AAccept. BConvey.CRemove. DInterpret.10What message does the author convey in Paragraph 3?AMore haste, less speed.BEvery coin has two sides.CA watched pot never boils.DLearn to walk before you run.11What does the au
26、thor advise people to do in the last paragraph?ALimit their exposure to the media.BDont be too curious about things around.CDevelop their selfconfidence and selfcontrol.DUse their own judgment properly in face of the media.D(2017湖南部分重点中学考前演练)Its well known to car drivers that red means “stop”， green
27、 means “go”， and yellow means “hurry up and make that damn light”Why those colors, though? The answer lies in the fact that the earliest traffic signals were designed for trains, not cars.They were red and green, gaspowered, and more than a little dangerous in the event of a leak.Red is an inherited
28、(继承的) symbol from railroads, which symbolizes danger in many cultures.As red has a longer wavelength than any other color on the visible spectrum(光谱), it can be seen from a greater distance than other colors.Red has meant “stop” since long before cars existed, with train signals use of red dating ba
29、ck to the days when mechanical arms lifted and lowered to indicate whether the rail ahead was clear.Greens wavelength is next to(and shorter than) yellows on the visible spectrum, meaning its still easier to see than any color other than red and yellow.Back in the early days of railway lights, green
30、 meant “caution”， while the “allclear” light was, well, clear or white.It is said that several disastrous collisions happened after an engineer mistook stars in the night for an allclear.Thus, green became “go”， and for a long time, railways used only green and red to signal trains.From the earliest
31、 days of motoring up until the mid1900s，not all stop signs were redmany were yellow, because at night it was all but impossible to see a red stop sign in a poorly lit area.In 1915 the yellow stopsign craze began in Detroit, a city that five years later installed its first electric traffic signal, wh
32、ich happened to include the very first yellow traffic light.But what of those mysterious yellow stop signs? As materials and technologies evolved, the ability to produce highly reflective signs meant that red could resume its natural spot in the sign hierarchy, leaving the stillhighlyvisible yellow
33、to the domain(领域) of “caution”Thats why school zones and buses, crosswalks, and other important warnings are yellow today.12What were traffic lights originally intended for?ATrains. BCars.CPlanes. DShips.13Whats the main reason for reds long being used to mean “stop”？AIt can be seen even in dark are
34、as.BIt represents danger in many cultures.CIt has the longest wavelength.DPeople prefer red to other colors.14Which of the following may the author agree with?AThe meaning of red is culturespecific.BYellow functioned as stop signs in the 1900s.CGreens wavelength is just second to that of red.DGreens
35、 role in lights has changed over time.15What does the passage mainly talk about?AThe significance of road traffic signs.BThe history of railroad transportation.CThe symbolic meaning of different colors.DThe origin and development of traffic lights.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
36、选项中有两项为多余选项。(2017深圳一模)Choosing the Right Path to Be a “Better” PersonLife is a constant exercise in selfimprovement.In the rush to achieve, the idea of being “better” can become lost sometimes.You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way. 16._Explore your ta
37、lents.Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests.So its often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you.17_For example, people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club, but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be.Determini
38、ng who you enjoy being around may help you know what youll enjoy.18_No matter how much money you make, you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate.Its important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.If youre particularly unhappy at your job, co
39、nsider why.19._If you feel your job isnt meaningful, or isnt in line with your values, consider finding another job.Experience something new.Research has shown that when were in our comfort zone, we arent as productive as we are when we step just beyond it.20._Because of that, we may react slowly to
40、 our own positive experiences.Its important to have new experiences and interactions with others, even when those are a little scary.Doing so can help you achieve more.ADo what you love.BHere are some tips for you.CRegister in a class youre interested in.DHuman adapt very quickly to positive events.
41、EIts possible that some changes may change your feeling.FSimilar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.GTry not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.阅读提速练(二)第一节导学号：65294064【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了在Bend旅游时可以选择的四个宾馆。1B解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“.and a commitment to usi
42、ng natural products where possible and running on 100% renewable energy”可知，该宾馆尽可能地使用天然产品和可再生能源，因此它是环保的。故选B。2D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“McMenamins hotels are.music venue and cinema.”可知， 该宾馆是由学校改建而成的，故选D。3A解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Bend may just be the perfect small US. city deserving a visit.And the following will off
43、er you an enjoyable experience of staying.”和下文对各个宾馆的介绍可知， 本文旨在为到Bend旅游的人提供可住宿宾馆建议，应属于旅游专栏。故选A。【解题导语】本文主要讲述了作者送女儿去夏令营的故事，启迪人们：对孩子有时候要放手，让孩子独立成长。4D解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句和第三段最后一句可推知， 作者送女儿去夏令营的目的是想让她学会独立，不再对作者太依赖，这与文章最后一段的内容呼应，故选D。5C解析：细节理解题。根据第五段和第六段的内容可知，作者的女儿初去夏令营很害怕，紧紧抓住作者的手不放，作者把她交给夏令营的工作人员，然后走了，故选C。6
44、C解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I began to shake.Tears streamed down my face.It took every bit of my strength to keep driving forward.”可推知， 作者送走女儿后很难过，但是觉得自己的决定是对的，这与最后一段的反思形成呼应，故选C。7B解析：推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段可推知，作者通过自己送女儿去夏令营的故事启迪人们：对孩子有时候要放手，让孩子独立成长。故选B。【解题导语】媒体为了达到某一目的，往往会对人们造成误导，其负面影响很大，因此人们对媒体所传达的信息要进行理智的思考和判
45、断，决不能盲目相信。8A解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The media influences public opinion and impacts the choices that people make.The media has led to a general opinion that thin is in and fat is out.”可知， 媒体影响公众的观点以及人们所做出的选择，媒体导致公众认为“瘦是时尚，胖是落伍”，这使得肥胖的人觉得自己格格不入，于是他们准备饿肚子来减肥，从而导致饮食紊乱。由此可知，媒体会使人们形成有关美的错误观念。故选A。9C解析：词义猜测题。根据文章
46、第二段中的“With the intention of.especially kids and teenagers.”可知， 为了吸引大众更多的关注， 媒体会在一定程度上夸大事物， 而不是每个人都能够去除“夸张”这种因素的影响。 大部分人认为一切都是真的，尤其是孩子和青少年。由此可推知画线部分的意思是“过滤掉，去除”，与remove的意思相近。故选C。10B解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“while a certain amount of.the media more obvious.”可知， 适度接触媒体对我们了解外面的世界是完全必要的，但过多的、毫无节制的接触对我们则无益处， 会对我们产
47、生消极的影响。由此可知， B项“事物都有两面性”符合题意。11D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The only way to.falling for anything.”可知， 作者建议人们不要被媒体的描述所欺骗， 不要盲目相信媒体所报道的， 要有自己的判断， 也就是说人们在媒体(信息)面前，要恰当运用自己的判断。故选D。【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。我们都知道“红灯停、绿灯行、黄灯亮了快点走”的交通规则，但交通信号灯为什么是红、黄、绿三种颜色呢？本文主要介绍了交通信号灯的起源和发展。12A解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The answer lies in the fact that
48、 the earliest traffic signals were designed for trains, not cars.”可知， 最初， 交通信号灯是为火车而不是汽车的通行而设计的。故选A。13C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“As red has.than other colors.”可知， 由于红色在可见光谱中波长最长， 因此可视距离要比其他颜色更远，这也是其能长期被用作表示“停止”的交通信号的原因。故选C。14D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容尤其是“green meant caution”“green became go”可知， 随着时间的变化，绿色在交通信号灯中所扮演的角色也发生了巨大的变化。故选D。15D解析：主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知， 本文主要讲述了交通信号灯的起源与发展， 并解释了这三种颜色(红、黄、绿)的物理性质及为什么会被用作交通信号灯。故D项最为全面地概括了文章的主要内容。第二节1620.BFAED