1、专题一阅读理解第一讲细节理解类真题验证题组一(2017全国,A)In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeares plays in their own language, in our Globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.National Theatre of ChinaBeijing|ChineseThi
2、s great occasion(盛会)will be the National Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK. The companys productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeares Richard will be directed by the Nationals Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.Date & Time:Saturday 28 April, 2.3
3、0pm & Sunday 29 April, 1.30pm & 6.30pmMarjanishvili TheatreTbilisi|GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928, appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed (指导)by the companys Artistic Director
4、Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time:Friday 18 May, 2.30pm & Saturday 19 May, 7.30pmDeafinitely TheatreLondon I British Sign Language(BSL)By translating the rich and humourous text of Loves Labours Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy
5、and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date & Time: Tuesday 22 May, 2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May, 7.30pmHabima National TheatreTel Aviv|HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrewlanguage theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 r
6、evolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958, they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date & Time:Monday 28 May, 7.30pm & Tuesday 29 May, 7.30pm文章大意:本文
7、是一篇应用文,主要介绍了全球的艺术家将聚集到一起用他们自己的语言表演莎士比亚的戏剧的相关内容。Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?_A_ARichard .BLoves Labours Lost.CAs You Like It.DThe Merchant of Venice.解析:考查细节理解。根据题干中的“the National Theatre of China”可将答案定位于National Theatre of China部分中的“Shakespeares Richard ”,故选A项。What i
8、s special about Deafinitely Theatre?_C_ AIt has two groups of actors. BIt is the leading theatre in London. CIt performs plays in BSL. DIt is good at producing comedies.解析:考查细节理解。根据Deafinitely Theatre部分中的“By translating the rich and humorous text of Loves Labours Lost into the physical language of B
9、SL,Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy”可知,Deafinitely Theatre的特别之处就是使用BSL表演戏剧,创造出了一种对莎士比亚喜剧的新的诠释。故选C项。When can you see a play in Hebrew?_D_ AOn Saturday 28 April.BOn Sunday 29 April. COn Tuesday 22 May.DOn Tuesday 29 May.解析:考查细节理解。根据题干中的“Hebrew”可将该题答案定位在最后一部分中。根据最
10、后一部分中的“Date&Time:Monday 28 May, 7.30pm & Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm”可知,故选D项。(2017全国,B)I work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However
11、, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl (猫头鹰)on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2to 3weekold owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟)and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I
12、 might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly cal
13、med down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults;they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possib
14、le and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was a
15、ccompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH ! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.文章大意:这是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者作为一个野生动物救助和教育机构的志愿者,成功救助一只猫头鹰雏鸟的经历。What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1?_A_ AEfforts made in vain. BGetting injured in
16、his work. CFeeling uncertain about his future. DCreatures forced out of their homes.解析:考查细节理解。根据第一段的“Trying to help injured,displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking;survival is never certain”可知,救助野生动物有时会让人感到心碎,因为即使努力挽救它们,也不能保证它们都会活下来。故选A。Why was the author called to Muttontown?_C_ ATo rescue
17、 a woman. BTo take care of a woman. CTo look at a baby owl. DTo cure a young owl.解析:考查细节理解。根据第二段的“I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl(猫头鹰)on the ground”可知,这位女士给作者打电话是为了让他来看一看一只猫头鹰雏鸟。故选C。What made the chick calm down?_A_ AA new nest.BSome food. CA recording.DIts p
18、arents.解析:考查细节理解。根据第四段的“I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable.it quickly calmed down”可知,作者做的鸟巢非常舒服,所以把这只猫头鹰雏鸟放进去后,它很快安静下来。故选A。How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?_B_ AIts unexpected.BIts beautiful. CIts humorous.DIts discouraging.解析:考查推理
19、判断。根据最后一段可知,通过播放猫头鹰雏鸟饥饿时发出的叫声的录音,这只猫头鹰雏鸟最终与它的父母团聚,而且它的父母开始给它喂食,再结合第一段最后一句“However,when it works,it is simply beautiful”可判断,作者付出的努力没有白费,因而结果是美好的。故选B。(2017北京,B)Inspiring young minds! TOKNOW Magazine is a big hit in the world of childrens publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas a
20、nd good fun to young fans every month.Sounds too good to be true? Take a look onlineevidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends.Happy Birthday All Year! What could be more fun than a gift that keeps coming through the
21、 letterbox every month? The first magazine with your gift message will arrive in time for the special day.SUBSCRIBE NOWAnnual Subscription Europe 55 Rest of World 65Annual Subscription with Gift PackIncludes a Mammoth Map, a Passport Puzzle Booklet, and SubscriptionEurope 60 Rest of World 70Refund P
22、olicythe subscription can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back.文章大意:这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了TOKNOW杂志的内容、订购价格和退订等方面的信息。Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?_D_AIt entertains young parents.BIt provides serious advertisements.CIt publishes popular science fictions.DIt combines fun with comple
23、x concepts.解析:考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month”可知,TOKNOW杂志的特殊之处在于它将趣味性与有挑战性的、复杂的概念结合起来。故选D。What does TOKNOW offer its readers?_B_AOnline courses.BArticles on new topics.CLectures on a balanced life.DReports on scientific discoveries.解析:考
24、查细节理解。根据Whats inside?部分中的“Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles,experiments and creative things to make”可知,TOKNOW杂志刊载关于新话题的文章。故选B。How much should you pay if you make a 12month subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China._D_A55.B60. C65. D70.解析:考查细节理解。根据Annual Subsc
25、ription with Gift Pack部分中的“Rest of World 70”可知,在中国按年订购有礼包的TOKNOW杂志需要70。故选D。Subscribers of TOKNOW would get _B_.Afree birthday presents Bfull refund within 28 daysCmembership of the TOKNOW club Dchances to meet the experts in person解析:考查细节理解。根据文中的“Refund Policythe subscription can be cancelled within
26、 28 days and you can get your money back”可知,28天之内退订的订购者可以获得全额退款。故选B。(2017浙江,B)Getting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids. According to a new survey(调查) by the National Sleep Foundation, 51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 pm or later on school nights, even though they hav
27、e to get up early. Last year the Foundation reported that nearly 60% of 7to 12yearolds said they felt tired during the day, and 15% said they had fallen asleep at school.How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age. Babies need a lot of rest:most of them sleep about 18 hours a day! Adults need
28、about eight hours. For most schoolage children,ten hours is ideal(理想的). But the new National Sleep Foundation survey found that 35% of 10to 12yearolds get only seven or eight hours. And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime? Watch TV.“More children are going to bed
29、with TVs on, and there are more opportunities (机会)to stay awake, with more homework,the Internet and the phone,” says Dr. Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher at Brown University Medical School. She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sl
30、eep. Other experts say part of the problem is chemical. Changing levels of body chemicals called hormones not only make teenagers bodies develop adult characteristics, but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 pm.Because sleepiness is such a problem for teenagers, some school dist
31、ricts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to. Three years ago, schools in Edina,Minnesota, changed the start time from 7:25 am to 8:30 am. Students, parents and teachers are pleased with the results.文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。文章指出美国孩子睡眠缺乏的问题,列举了不同年龄段的孩子所需的睡眠时间、青少年晚睡的原因以及学校为解决青少年的睡眠问题所采
32、取的措施。What is the new National Sleep Foundation survey on?_A_AAmerican kids sleeping habits.BTeenagers sleeprelated diseases.CActivities to prevent sleeplessness.DLearning problems and lack of sleep.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第一段列举的一系列数字可知,国家睡眠基金会对一定年龄段孩子的睡眠习惯进行了调查,这也呼应了本段第一句“Getting less sleep has become a bad ha
33、bit for most American kids.”,故选A项。How many hours of sleep do 11yearolds need every day?_C_ A7 hours. B8 hours. C10 hours. D18 hours.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段第四句“For most schoolage children,ten hours is ideal(理想的)”可知选C项。Why do teenagers go to sleep late according to Carskadon?_B_ AThey are affected by certain
34、 body chemicals. BThey tend to do things that excite them. CThey follow their parents examples. DThey dont need to go to school early.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句“More children are going to bed with TVs On,and there are more opportunities to stay awake, with more homework,the Internet and the phone.,”以及第二句“.
35、these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep.”可知,孩子们在睡觉前看电视、写作业、上网或打电话都容易让他们产生兴奋感而不愿意睡觉,故选B项。题组二(2016全国,A)You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you thi
36、nk was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (18601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank.Addams helped the poor and worked for peace.She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for peo
37、ple in need.In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (19071964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today.Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects o
38、f chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman.She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first
39、 woman to join the US.Supreme Court.OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (19132005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger.Her simple act landed Parks in prison.
40、But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott.It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement.“The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,”said Parks.文章大意:本文主要介绍了在过去的一百年里四名杰出的女性以及她们对社会做出的贡献与影响。What is Jane Addams noted for in history?_A_AHer social work.BHer teaching skill
41、s.CHer efforts to win a prize.DHer community background.解析:考查细节理解。根据Jane Addams (18601935)部分的“Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense d community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education
42、 and services for people in need”可知, Jane Addams是因她的社会福利工作而出名。故选A。What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?_C_AHer lack of proper training in law.BHer little work experience in court.CThe discrimination against women.DThe poor financial conditions.解析:考查细节理解。根据Sandra Day OConno
43、r (1930present)部分“When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman”可知,她不能在律师事务所工作的原因是女性会受到性别歧视。故选C。Who made a great contribution to the civilrights movement in the US.?_D_AJane Addams.BRachel Carson.CSa
44、ndra Day OConnor.DRosa Parks.解析:考查细节理解。根据Rosa Parks(19132005)部分的“It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement”可知,她的举动最终推动了民权运动。故选D。What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?_C_AThey are highly educated.BThey are truly creative.CThey are pioneers.DThey are pea
45、celovers.解析:考查推理判断。Jane Addams是社会福利工作的带头人;Rachel Carson是环境运动的发起者;Sandra Day OConnor是反对性别歧视的领头人;Rosa Parks是民权运动的推动者。由此可见,这四位女性都是先驱者。故选C。(2016全国,A)Whats On?_Electric_Underground_730pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live
46、rock and pop music from the best local bands.Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer.Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music._Gee_Whizz_
47、830pm10.30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform.Hes the funniest standup comedian on the comedy scene.This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐)_Simons_Wo
48、rkshop_500pm7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy.The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh.Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy.His wo
49、rkshops are exciting and fun.An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny._Charlotte_Stone_800pm11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out.Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new bestselling CD, with James Pickering on the piano.The
50、menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食)Book early to get a table.Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.文章大意:本文是一篇应用文,介绍了四项即将举办的娱乐活动,包括相关的时间和地点以及具体的活动事项。Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?_A_AJules Skye.BGee
51、 Whizz.CCharlotte Stone.DJames Pickering.解析:考查细节理解。根据第一部分中的“.Jules Skye.Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music”可知,该题选A项。At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?_B_AThe Cyclops Theatre.BKaleidoscope.CVictoria Stage.DPizza World.解析:考查细节理解
52、。根据第二部分中的“This joyful show will please everyone,from the youngest to the oldest”可知,该题选B项。What do we know about Simons Workshop?_D_AIt requires membership status.BIt lasts three hours each time.CIt is run by a comedy club.DIt is held every Wednesday.解析:考查细节理解。根据文中第三部分中的“Wednesdays at Victoria Stage”可
53、知,Simons Workshop每周三举行活动。故选D项。When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?_C_A5.00pm7.30pm.B7.30pm1.00am.C8.00pm11.00pm.D8.30pm10.30pm.解析:考查细节理解。根据第四部分中的“8.00pm11.00pm”可知,该题选C项。(2017全国,A)San Francisco Fire Engine Tours_San_Francisco_Winery_Tour_Running:February 1st through April 30thThis delicious t
54、our goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF.Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in ticket price)Departing from the Cannery:Tour times upon request Duration (时长): 2 hours Price: $ 90_Back_to_t
55、he_Fifties_Tour_ Running: August 16th through August 31 st This tour transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing from the Cannery:5:00 pm and 7:30 pm Duration :
56、2 hours Price: $ 90_Spooky_Halloween_Tour_ Running: October 10th through October 31 st Join us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco. Departing from th
57、e Cannery: 6: 30 pm and 8: 30 pm Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon request_Holiday_Lights_Tour_ Running:December 6th through December 23rd This attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciscos most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you
58、 get into the holiday spirit. Departing from the Cannery:7:00 pm and 9:00 pm Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Advance reservations required.文章大意:本文是一篇应用文,介绍了旧金山的四种消防车之旅。00Which of the tours is available in March?_A_ ASan Francisco Winery Tour. BBack to the Fifties Tour. CSpooky Halloween Tour. DHolid
59、ay Lights Tour.解析:考查细节理解。题干问的是三月份可参加的旅行,而第一个项目San Francisco Winery Tour的时间是从2月1日到4月30日。故选A。What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour?_C_ AGo to Treasure Island. BEnjoy the holiday scenes. CHave free ice cream. DVisit the Presidio district.解析:考查细节理解。第二个项目Back to the Fifties Tour中提到在San Francis
60、co你能免费品尝冰淇淋。而其他选项在这个旅行中没有被提到。故选C。What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?_D_ ATake some drinks. BSet off early in the morning. CWear warm clothes. DMake reservations in advance.解析:考查细节理解。第四个项目Holiday lights Tour的最后一句话提到“Advance reservations required”,由此可知,该旅行需要提前预订。故选D。(2016北京,
61、A)December 15,2014Dear Alfred,I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.Growing up, I had people telling me I was too slow, though, with an IQ of 150 at 17, Im anything but stupid.The fact was that I was found to have ADHD(注意力缺陷多动障碍)Anxious all the time, I was unable to keep focused f
62、or more than an hour at a time.However, when something did interest me, I could become absorbed.In high school, I became curious about the computer, and built my first website.Moreover, I completed the senior course of Computer Basics, plus five relevant precollege courses.While I was exploring my c
63、uriosity, my disease got worse.I wanted to go to college after high school, but couldnt.So, I was killing my time at home until June 2012 when I discovered the online computer courses of your training center.Since then, I have taken courses like Data Science and Advanced Mathematics.Currently, Im le
64、arning your Probability course.I have hundreds of printer paper, covered in selfwritten notes from your video.This has given me a purpose.Last year, I spent all my time looking for a job where, without dealing with the public, I could work alone, but still have a team to talk to.Luckily, I discovere
65、d the jobData Analystthis month and have been going full steam ahead.I want to prove that I can teach myself a respectful profession, without going to college, and be just as good as, if not better than, my competitors.Thank you.Youve given me hope that I can follow my heart.For the first time, I fe
66、el good about myself because Im doing something, not because someone told me I was doing good.I feel whole.This is why youre saving my life.Yours,Tanis文章大意:这是一封书信,作者有注意力缺陷,因此没能实现大学梦,但是一家培训中心的网站给了作者在线学习的机会,让她的生活有了目标,并且找到了一份好工作。Why didnt Tanis go to college after high school?_B_AShe had learned enough
67、 about computer science.BShe had more difficulty keeping focused.CShe preferred taking online courses.DShe was too slow to learn.解析:考查细节理解。题干的“不去读大学”告诉我们,本题的答案应该定位在第四段。该段说,作者的病情变得更糟了,因此不能去读大学,而这个疾病是第二段说到的ADHD,具体表现是注意力不能集中较长时间(unable to keepfocused for more than an hour st a time),这与B项叙述吻合。As for the
68、 working environment, Tanis prefers_A_.Aworking by herselfBdealing with the publicCcompeting against othersDstaying with ADHD students解析:考查细节理解。根据题干的working environment,我们找到第六段的looking for a job,该段说到作者希望的工作环境:I could work alone,but still have a team to talk to。A项的working by herself与该句的work alone表达的意
69、思是一致的,因此选A。Tanis wrote this letter in order to_C_.Aexplain why she was interested in the computerBshare the ideas she had for her professionCshow how grateful she was to the centerDdescribe the courses she had taken so far解析:考查写作目的。作者在文章开头直接说明写信的目的“告诉你你的帮助对我的人生是多么重要”;然后描述自己的病情,未实现的大学梦,以及收信人开办的网站给作者带
70、来的影响,因此本文的写作目的是C:表明作者对于这个培训中心的感激。模拟强化(2017河北省石家庄二模)Teens for Planet EarthThis is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting our planet. They can connect with other greenminded teens, choose a project or create their own. Teens for Planet Earth encourages young folk
71、s to get busy in their own communities. They offer guidance on local projects with categories such as habitats, animals, water and education. Awards are given to active members.MeezAt Meez, teens can create their own avatars (头像) ,rooms and virtual pets. It is a social community of creative people t
72、hat combines avatars, virtual worlds and games. Meez offers contests and chat as well as homework help, a fashion centre and a writers corner. A chat area for younger teens is available. Other areas are music, geek(极客) centre, art and sports.Cyberteens Cyberteens is another cool site that celebrates
73、 the teen years. Here teenagers can find communities, games, and news. There is a link called “creativity” where teens can share their poems, stories, photos and artwork. The “cool links” section offers a huge variety of options to the curious teens. This site also has surveys and helps with jobs an
74、d schoolwork.Student. comStudent. com is a resource site for teens and high school students. Its social network has over 900, 000 members. Members earn points to win prizes just by browsing and they offer several multiplayer games. Points are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会). Student. com is filled
75、 with useful information and articles.文章大意:本文主要介绍了四个与青少年相关的网站,包括网站的目的、活动内容等信息。段意梳理第一段:介绍第一个网站Teens for Planet Earth。第二段:介绍第二个网站Meez。第三段:介绍第三个网站Cybereens。第四段:介绍第四个网站S。难句分析This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get involved in protecting our planet.分析:该句为主从复合句,句中who want to get inv
76、olved in protecting our planet为who引导的定语从句,修饰先行词teenagers。译文:这是一个为想要参与保护我们的地球的青少年提供的社交网站。What is Teens for Planet Earth aimed at?_D_ASetting up a project.BGiving awards to teens.CGetting young folks busy.DGiving advice on local projects.解析:考查目的意图。根据第一段的第四句“They offer guidance on local projects with c
77、ategories such as habitats,animals,water and education”可知,Teens for Planet Earth为当地的项目提供指导;据此可知,该网站旨在为当地项目提供建议,故D项正确。Which website offers assistance in jobs?_C_ATeens for Planet Earth.BMeez.CCyberteens.DStudent. com.解析:考查细节理解。根据第三段的最后一句“This site also has surveys and helps with jobs and schoolwork”可
78、知,Cyberteens为青少年提供工作上的帮助,故C项正确。What makes Student. com special among these websites?_D_AIt has the most members.BTeens can read articles on it.CIt offers help on schoolwork.DTeens can make purchases on it.解析:考查细节理解。根据第四段的倒数第二句“Points are used to buy items at auction(拍卖会)”可知,在S网站上,点数可以用来购买拍卖的商品,而其他三个
79、网站都没有这一功能,故D项正确。What can we infer about the websites mentioned in the text?_B_AThey provide game platforms.BThey benefit teens in their social life.CThey award outstanding teens.DThey offer various study guidance.解析:考查推理判断。 根据第一段的第一句“This is a social networking site for teenagers who want to get inv
80、olved in protecting our planet”以及第二段的第二句、第三段的前两句、第四段的前两句可推知,这四个网站的共同特点是都能使青少年参与社交活动并从中受益,故B项正确。(2017湖北省武汉市四月调研测试)President Theodore Roosevelts letter to his sonDear Ted,I was glad to hear that you were to be confirmed.Secretary Root left on Monday and Governor Taft took his place. I have missed, and
81、 shall miss Root badly. He has been the ablest, most generous and most disinterested friend and advisor that any president could hope to have; and immediately after leaving, he provided a great service by a speech at the Union League Club, in which he said in a most effective fashion the very things
82、 I should have liked him to say;and his words, moreover, carried weight when he was addressing such an audience. Taft is a splendid fellow and will be an aid and comfort in every way. But, as your mother says, he is too much like me to be able to give me as good advice as Mr. Root because of the ver
83、y differences of character between us. If after fully thinking the matter over, you remain firmly convinced that you want to go into the army, well and good. I shall be rather sorry for your decision, because I have great confidence in you and I believe that in civil life you could probably win in t
84、he end a greater prize than if you go into the armythough, of course, a man can do well in the army. I know perfectly well that you will have hard times in civil life. Probably most young fellows when they have graduated from college feel pretty depressed for the first few years. In ordinary cases,
85、it at first seems as if their efforts were not leading anywhere, as if the pressure around the foot of the ladder was too great to permit getting up to the top. But I have faith in your ability and your power to force yourself to the front when you have once found out and taken your line. However, y
86、ou and I and your mother will talk the whole matter over when you come back here on Easter.文章大意:本文是一篇书信类应用文,是Theodore Roosevelt总统写给儿子Ted的信。信中他希望儿子Ted乐于过平常的市民生活,而不是去参军。段意梳理第一段:开门见山,表达对儿子的祝贺。第二段:介绍秘书Root对自己事业的重要帮助,并表达对他的怀念。第三段:总统希望Ted过平常的市民生活,而不是去参军。难句分析I shall be rather sorry for your decision,becaus
87、e I have great confidence in you and I believe that in civil life you could probably win in the end a greater prize han if you go into the armythough,of course,a man can do well in the army.分析:该句为主从复合句。该句中的“because l have great confidence in you and I believe, that in civil life you could probably w
88、in in the end a greater prize than if you go into the army though, of course, a man can do well in the army”为because引导的原因状语从句,该从句中含有that引导的宾语从句“that in civil life you could probably win in the end a greater prize than if you go into the armythough, of course, a man can do well in the army”;破折号后的thou
89、gh引导让步状语从句。译文:对于你的决定我感到很抱歉,因为我对你很有信心,我相信你在平常的生活中最终会获得比参军更有价值的东西尽管男子当然可以在军队里发展得很好。What mainly contributes to Mr. Roots being a good advisor according to the President?_C_AHis great generosity.BHis effective speech.CTheir differences in character.DTheir similarities in character.解析:考查细节理解。根据第二段的最后一句“B
90、ut, as your mother says, he is too much like me to be able to give me as good advice as Mr. Root because of the very differences of character between us.”可知,总统认为Root成为他的一位好顾问的原因是Root和他之间不同的个性,故C项正确。What did the President wish Ted to do?_A_ALead a civil life.BDo well in the army.CForce himself to the
91、 front.DTake postgraduate courses.解析:考查细节理解。根据第三段第二句中的“I shall be rather sorry for your decision, because I have great confidence in you and I believe that in civil life you could probably win in the end a greater prize than if you go into the armythough, of course, a man can do well in the army.”可知
92、,总统希望Ted过普通市民生活,而不是去参军,故A项正确。What did the President say about most young people starting their life after graduation?_B_AThey would make no efforts.BThey would have a hard life.CThey would look for a ladder.DThey would have no confidence.解析:考查细节理解。根据第三段的第三、四句“I know perfectly well that you will have
93、 hard times in civil life. Probably most young fellows when they have graduated from college feel pretty depressed for the first few years”可知,总统认为大部分刚毕业的年轻人在开始年里生活都会很辛苦,故B项正确。(2017湖南省长沙市二模)An egg sinks to the bottom if you drop it into a glass of ordinary drinking water but what happens if you add s
94、alt? The results are very interesting and can teach you some fun facts about density(密度)What youll need:* One egg * Water * Salt * A tall drinking glassInstructions:Pour water into the glass until it is about half full.Mix in lots of salt(about 6 tablespoons)Carefully pour in plain water until the g
95、lass is nearly full (be careful not to mix the salt water with the plain water)Gently lower the egg into the water and watch what happens.Whats happening?Salt water is denser than ordinary tap water. The denser the liquid is, the easier it is for an object to float in it. When you lower the egg into
96、 the liquid it drops through the normal tap water until it reaches the salt water, and at this point the water is dense enough for the egg to float. If you were careful when you added the tap water to the salt water, they would not mix, enabling the egg to amazingly float in the middle of the glass.
97、文章大意:本文主要介绍了鸡蛋放入盐水中的实验过程。段意梳理第一部分:鸡蛋放入盐水中的实验设想。第二部分:实验所需的材料。第三部分:实验的具体操作步骤。第四部分:实验的结果及原理。难句分析If you were careful when you added the tap water to the salt water, they would not mix, enabling the egg to amazingly float in the middle of the glass.分析:本句是一个复合句。If引导条件状语从句;when引导时间状语从句;enabling the egg to
98、amazingly float in the middle of the glass是现在分词短语作结果状语。译文:如果你把自来水加到盐水里时比较小心的话,它们就不会混在一起,这样会让鸡蛋在玻璃杯的中间奇迹般地漂浮起来。Which of the following is the CORRECT order?_B_Mix in lots of salt.Gently lower the egg into the water.Carefully pour in plain water until the glass is nearly fullPour water into the glass u
99、ntil it is about half full.A.B.CD解析:考查细节理解。根据第三部分的“Pour water into the glass until it is about half full”和“Gently lower the egg into the water and watch what happens”可知,往杯子里倒半杯水是第一个步骤,而轻轻把鸡蛋放进水里,观察结果是最后一个步骤,故选B。What will happen if you drop an egg into a glass of water with about 6 tablespoons of sal
100、t?_A_AIt will float in the water.BIt will sink to the bottom.CNothing will happen. DThe result is not known.解析:考查推理判断。根据第四部分中的“The denser the liquid is, the easier it is for an object to float in it”和最后一句“If you were careful when you added the tap water to the salt water, they would not mix, enablin
101、g the egg to amazingly float in the middle of the glass”可推知,鸡蛋放入盐水里会浮起来。故选A。Why can the egg float in the water according to the passage?_C_ABecause ordinary tap water is denser than salt water.BBecause ordinary tap water is as dense as salt water.CBecause the denser the liquid is, the easier it is f
102、or an object to float in it.DBecause the more the liquid there is, the easier it is for an object to float in it.解析:考查细节理解。根据最后一部分中的“Salt water is denser than ordinary tap water. The denser the liquid is, the easier it is for an object to float in it”可知,液体的密度越大,物体越容易漂浮,而鸡蛋能够在盐水中浮起来是因为盐水的密度大,故选C。(201
103、7河南省郑州市二模)When people argue about whether coffee is good for health, theyre usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it good for your heart? Does it increase blood pressure? Does it help you concentrate? However, coffee affects the health of the human population in other ways, too.Tr
104、aditionally, coffee bushes are planted under the canopy (树荫)of taller trees. However, more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow fullsun coffee. At first, this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there arent any trees. With increased product
105、ion come increased profits.Unfortunately, deforesting for coffee production immediately decreases the local wildlife habitat, because native birds nest and hide from predators (捕食者) on the tall trees and migrating birds rest there.Furthermore, in the long term, the fullsun method also damages the ec
106、osystem because more chemical fertilizers and pesticides (杀虫剂) are needed to grow the coffee. The fertilizers and pesticides kill insects that eat coffee plants, and then the birds eat the poisoned insects and also die. The chemicals kill or sicken other animals as well, and can even enter the water
107、 that people will eventually drink.Fortunately, farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade. We can support these farmers by buying coffee with such labels as “shadegrown” and “birdfriendly”. Sure, these varieties might cost a little more. But were payi
108、ng for the health of the birds, the land, ourselves, and the planet. I think its worth it.文章大意:本文是一篇科普说明文,通过拉丁美洲的农民种植咖啡作物的事例说明了咖啡作物长在树下对生态系统的重要性。段意梳理第一段:咖啡不仅对人的血压、心脏有影响,还影响人体的其他方面。第二段:拉丁美洲的农民砍伐树林,以种植更多咖啡作物,提高了产量并且增加了利润。第三段:砍伐树林使鸟类栖息地的数量大为减少。第四段:从长远角度看,砍伐树林来种植咖啡作物这种方法破坏了生态系统。第五段:幸运的是,中南美洲的农民意识到了咖啡作物长
109、在树下的重要性,他们开始改变种植方法。难句分析At first,this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there arent any trees.分析:该句为主从复合句,because more coffee bushes can be planted if there arent any trees为because引导的原因状语从句,该从句中if there arent any trees为if引导的条件状语从句。译文:起初,这种方法提高了产量,因为如果没有很多树的话,人们就可以种植更多的
110、咖啡作物。Which opinion does the author agree with?_B_APeople should buy fullsun coffee.BShadegrown coffee should be supported.CFarmers should change the places to grow coffee.DPesticides should be forbidden in coffee planting.解析:考查细节理解。根据第五段的第二句“We can support these farmers by buying coffee with such la
111、bels asshadegrownand birdfriendly”可知,作者支持农民种植对鸟类无害的长在树下的咖啡作物,故B项正确。Compared with the traditional method, what advantage does the fullsun method have?_D_AIt can protect the ecosystem.BIt can promote peoples health.CIt can provide more nests for birds.DIt can increase the production of coffee.解析:考查细节理
112、解。根据第二段的最后两句“At first,this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there arent any trees.With increased production come increased profits”可知,全阳光照射这种方法能提高咖啡豆的产量,增加利润,故D项正确。How do farmers get more land to grow fullsun coffee?_A_AThey cut down trees.BThey move to other countri
113、es.CThey turn grassland into farmland.DThey buy more land from other farmers.解析:考查细节理解。根据第二段的第二句“However,more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow fullsun coffee”可知,农民通过砍伐树林来种植全阳光照射的咖啡作物,故A项正确。What can we learn from the passage?_C_AIt is quite worthwhile to buy shadegro
114、wn coffee at any cost.BFarmers all have realized the importance of protecting the environment now.CSouth American farmers are taking action to plant coffee bushes in the traditional way.DThe fullsun method does good to the health of human beings in the long run.解析:考查推理判断。根据第五段的第一句“Fortunately,farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade”并结合第二段的第一句可推知,中南美洲的农民意识到了咖啡作物长在树下的重要性,他们开始改变种植方法,选择传统的种植方法,故C项正确。