1、阅读理解精讲精炼1360.In America, Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids.Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the offseason, when the town is less crowded
2、 but the weather is still mild.Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, enjoying the happiness and excitement the beach offers.The number 1 safety tip concerns ocean safety: pay attention to Flag conditions posted on the lifeguard stands.Lifeguards post a red flag to warn when the ocean water
3、 is dangerous.Take them seriously! Tourists from landlocked regions are particularly easily attracted by the magic of the waves.However, a calm ocean can become risky without warning.Make sure you swim near a lifeguard.Swimming without lifeguard protection is almost five times as great as drowning a
4、t a beach with lifeguards.Never swim alone.Many drownings involve single swimmers.When you swim with someone else, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to get help, including signaling for assistance from others.Dont fight the current.The facts show that some 80% of rescues by lifeguar
5、ds at ocean beaches are caused by currents.These currents are formed by surf and gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back.This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore.If you are caught in a rip current, dont fight it by trying to swim dir
6、ectly to shore.Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore.Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will help bring you to safety.16When coming to Virginia Beach, children CANNOT enjoy the happiness of_.Awalking on the road made of wood
7、 B. joining the nightspotsCriding a horse or a pumper car Dsurfing in the sea17Many people believe the best time to visit Virginia Beach may be _.Aafter autumn school term beginningBin the summer vacationCduring the Christmas holiday Din the cold winter18Swimming in the sea youd better not swim _.Aw
8、ith a friend Bwithin the sight of the lifeguardCwith the currentDas far as you like19From the passage, we can know_.Aone in five persons swimming in the sea is drownedBif one with a lifeguard were drowning, five persons without lifeguards would be Csome 80% people drowning by the currents are rescue
9、d by lifeguardsDsome 20% people drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards 20The passage mainly tells us _.AVirginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort Bthe happiness and excitement the beach offersCsome safety tips when swimming in the sea Dthe dangers for tourists from
10、landlocked regions to swim in the sea【要点综述】 维珍尼亚滩是一个值得游览的好地方，但也要注意安全。本文主要介绍游览维珍尼亚滩时需注意的安全事项。16. C细节理解题。根据第一段“brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids.”可知，在维珍尼亚滩，你可以漫步在木板路上，参加夜总会；再根据最后一段“These currents are formed by surf a
11、nd gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back.”可推断你也可以在海中冲浪，但就是不能骑马或坐车，故选C项。17. A推理判断题。根据第一段“Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the offseason, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.”可推断，人不多，气候还尚温和的淡季是游览维珍尼亚滩的最好时间。气候还尚温和的季节应
12、是秋季，故选A项。18. D细节理解题。根据第三段“Make sure you swim near a lifeguard.”可知在海中游泳时不宜游得太远，故选D项。19. B推理判断题。根据第三段“Swimming without lifeguard protection is almost five times as great as drowning at a beach with lifeguards.”可判断选B项。20. C主旨大意题。全文围绕第二段“Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, enjoying the happi
13、ness and excitement the beach offers.”而写，即全文旨在介绍游览维珍尼亚滩时需注意的安全事项，故选C项。61.The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”：Price: $10BOOKINGThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance：in personThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. 8 p. m. by telephoneRing 01324976 to rese
14、rve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)by postSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office. on lineComplete the online booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. comDISCOUNTS：Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for perfor
15、mances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and fulltime students. Supersaver: halfprice seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available
16、and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show. Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers. Group Bookings: there is a ten
17、 percent discount for parties of twelve or more. School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 35If y
18、ou want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _. Ause the Internet Bring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card Cgo to the Box Office on Sundays Dcomplete a booking form and post it to the Box Office 36According to the notes, who can get $2 off? AA 20yearold fulltime college student. BA 55
19、yearold woman. CAn 18yearold teenager. DThe people who book the tickets on Fridays.37If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?A$120. B$126.C$140. D$150.38From the passage we can know all the following information EXCEPT that _. Athere are only 8 wheelchair spaces
20、 in the theatre Bthe audience cant refund money if the performance is on show Ca group of 12 persons can get 10 percent discount Da school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets【要点综述】这是一篇应用文。介绍了一部戏的订票广告。35C细节理解题。该题可从BOOKING中找到答案。由“The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.
21、 m. 8 p. m”可以看出，去售票处订票的时间是周一到周六，由此可以看出，星期天是订不到票的。36A细节理解题。在DISCOUNTS部分，可以看出fulltime students 可以便宜$2。37B推理判断题。题干关键词为：a group of 14 adults。由Group Bookings部分的“there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.”12人以及12人以上的团体票9折优惠，所以：1038D细节理解题。由文章中的“School: school parties of ten or more can
22、book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. ”可以看出，10人及以上团体票单价6美元，每10张还可以优惠一张。由此可知D项错误。62. Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.Kings Art Centre A day at the Centre could mean a vis
23、it to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists. You could attend a class teaching you how to learn from the masters or get more creative with paint free of charge. The Centre a
24、lso runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.The Botanic Garden The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University. The multibranched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flower
25、s above bluegreen leaves, and is not one to miss. Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals. The Garden is also a place for wildlifeenthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called H
26、issing Sid is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.Byrons Pool Many stories surround Lord Byrons time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass
27、the time pleasantly enough. Im not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village. It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byrons Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the sou
28、th Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you dont trust me, then perhaps youll take it from Virginia Wool
29、fover a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.61. As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for _.Aattending the masters class B.working with local artists Clearning life drawing Dseeing an exhibition62. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are _. Acommon in
30、sects Bimpressive plants Crarelyseen snakes Dwildlifeenthusiasts63. We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed _. Ato fear pet bears Bto like walking Cto be a heavy drinker Dto finish university in 180564. In the passage Byrons Pool is described as a lake_.A.surrounded by fields Bowned by Lord
31、Byron Clocated in Grantchester Ddiscovered by Virginia Woolf65. What is the passage mainly about? ASome places for weekend break. BA way to become creative in art. CThe colourful life in the countryside. DUnknown stories of Cambridge University.【要点综述】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了距离某大学较近的景点。61. C细节理解题。考查对文章特定细节的理解和判断
32、能力。根据Kings Art Centre标题下的最后一段The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.可以推知，选项C符合文意。62. B细节理解题。考查对文章特定细节的理解和判断能力。根据The Botanic Garden标题下的第二段The multibranched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant和该标题下的第三段的Get to the display housea plant more commonly kno
33、wn as the Venus Flytrap可以推知，选项B符合文意。 63. B推理判断题。考查对文章特定细节的推理判断能力。根据Byrons Pool标题下的第一段it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly He spent a great deal of time walking in the village. 可以推知，选项B符合文意。64. A细节理解题。考查对文章特定细节的理解和判断能力。根据Byrons Pool标题下的第二段the pool is surrounded by beautiful
34、 circular paths around the fields.可以推知，选项A符合文意。65. A主旨大意题。 考查对文章内容整体把握的能力。根据全文第一段可以推知，文章是推荐几个学校附近供周末休闲的地方，选项A符合文意。63.Finally, a cell phoneThatsa phoneWith rates as low as $3.75 per week!“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoyi
35、ng me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a “globalpositioning”something or other thats supposed to spot
36、 me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids! The people at the store werent much help.They couldnt understand why someone wouldnt want a phone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensiveand the contract(合同)lasted for two ye
37、ars! Id almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone. Now, I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touchwith a phone I can actually use.”Affordable plans that I can understandand no contract to sign(签订)! Unlike other cell phones, Jitterbug has plans that m
38、ake sense. Why should I pay for minutes Im never going to use? And if I do talk more than I plan, I wont find myself with no minutes like my friend who has a prepaid phone. Best of all, there is no contract to signso Im not locked in for years at a time. The USbased customer service is second to non
39、e. And the phone gets service anywhere in the country.Monthly Minutes50100Monthly Rate$14.99$19.99911 AccessFREEFREELong Distance CallsNo additional chargeNo additional chargeFriendly Return Policy30 days30 daysCall now and receive a FREE gift when you order.Try Jitterbug for 30 days and if you dont
40、 love it, just return it! Why wait, the Jitterbug comes ready to use right out of the box. If you arent as happy with it as I am, you can return it and get your money back. Call now, the Jitterbug product experts are ready to answer your questions.Call 18888098794 or visit .63What made “I” finally t
41、hink of getting a cell phone?ABeing stuck by the highway.BBeing urged by his grandkids.CBeing persuaded by cell phone salespersons.DBeing attracted by the friendly return policy.64On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about _.A$3.75 B$4.99C$14.99 D$19.9965An advantage of
42、Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is _.Aits discount price with a free giftBits reasonable rate plans without a contractCits “globalpositioning” system with 911 accessDits good customer service all over the world66The main purpose of the passage is to _.Atell a customers story of JitterbugBprovide
43、two ways to order JitterbugCgive a brief introduction of JitterbugDattract potential customers to Jitterbug【要点综述】本文是一篇应用文。即是一篇手机广告。63. A细节理解题。从第一段“the last straw was when my car broke down”可知答案。the last straw意为“导火线”。64. B细节理解题。该题要注意题干的“weekly”，从表格中可知，每100分钟每月价格为$19.99，则每星期价格为$4.99。65. B细节理解题。根据第二段可知
44、答案。A选项中的discount price文中未提及，D选项中的all over the world错误。66. D推理判断题。根据文章对手机的介绍及最后两段的购买优惠和售后服务的描述可知答案。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。64.The Basics of MathMade ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic
45、lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数)and beyond.The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to p
46、erform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more
47、 troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety ab
48、out this amazingand completely understandablefield of study.By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition
49、, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear an
50、d obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learnerfriendlier and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various ma
51、keup classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.56What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?AAlgebra.BCollege Mathema
52、tics.CArithmetic.DMathematics Education.57What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?AStronger imaginative ability.BAdditional presentation skills.CMore mathematical confidence.DGreater chances of becoming teachers.58What can we learn about Professor HSiegel?AHe is a guest lecturer at Kentuck
53、y Educational Television.BHe is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.CHe works in Georgia State University.DHe specializes in training teachers.59Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?AA news report.BA book review.CA lesson plan.DAn advertisement.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目
54、标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。56. C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.”可知此题答案为C。57. C细节理解题。本题考查课程的功能作用。第四段整体在讲述该课程的功能作用。只有C项为本段中讲述的。其他项均未涉及。58. B推理判断题。本题适合用排除法对四个选项进行排除。文中只说明他是被Kentucky Educational Television评为美国最好的数学教师，并没说明他是在电视台做客座讲师；文中也谈到他在Georgia State Unive
55、rsity取得博士学位，而他是在Central Arizona College教数学。他的课是为future primary school teachers做准备，而不是直接培训教师。本文只谈到他一个教师，所以推断应该是唯一教师。结合第一段数学课程是由30个讲座构成，所以选B。59. D推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get you
56、r money back.”可知，此课程为收费课程，应是招生广告。所以选D。65. Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 places to visit” to “100 books to read”. Arent you just tired of being told what to do with your time? Now you have a list to end all lists! Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “10
57、1 things not to do”： Swim with Dolphins(海豚)? Swimming with dolphins is one of the worlds most profitable tourist activities.However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too n
58、ear to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨) Heres a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually theyre just opening their mouths. Go to See the Mona Lisa? There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的) smile. The 6 mill
59、ion people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year cant all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you; holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it f
60、or security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most. If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldnt just be smiling, shed be laughing. So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the
61、 list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins _. A. is the worlds most popular tourist activityB. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins C. will make tourists busy and tiredD.
62、 can cause danger to dolphins 61. What does the author think about going to see Mona Lisa? A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile. B. It is not as satisfying as expected. C. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough. D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile. 62. The list of “101 things
63、 not to do” is made most probably because its author _. A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other listsB. believes other lists are not humorous enough C. intends to persuade people to read more listsDwants to provide a list different from other lists 63. What is the main purpose of the
64、 passage? A. To advertise a book. B. To introduce a website. C. To comment on popular lists. D. To recommend tourist activities. 【要点综述】该篇短文前面否定“100 lists to do”的种种弊端，最后推出自己的101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die，很明显是一则常见的广告。60. D细节理解题。从Swim with Dolphins下面材料中的第一段最后一句可知和海豚一起游泳会给海豚带来危险。61. B细节理解题。在Go to
65、See the Mona Lisa的材料中，作者反复论证了go to see the Mona Lisa的诸多弊端，每年大量的游客前往参观，个人不可能有预想的观赏效果。62. D推理判断题。该文采取先抑后扬的写作技巧，其目的是要提出不同的观点。63. A写作意图题。该篇材料最后点出写作目的，即为101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die打广告。66.Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More that 200 B&Bs(bed & breakfast) across England,
66、Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Dont miss it. Just collect the vouchers(活动券) in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below：The of
67、fer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.The offer is of two kinds： 20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012； 35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/201231/08/2012.The offer is valid
68、for a basic twin or double room only.The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B &Bs before 28/04/2012.Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.If voucher holders book either the 20 or 35 per room per night, and additional services such as lunch, evening meal
69、 or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve(保留)the right to charge
70、at full price for every night of stay.Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional $10 may be paid to confirm(确认) the booking and will be returned on arrival.The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher ho
71、lders bookings for people under the age of 18.45. The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on _.A09/01/2012 B04/02/2012C01/03/2012 D28/04/201246. How much should be paid for a twonight stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?A70. B40. C35. D30.47. What right do the B&Bs reserve?ATo charge e
72、xtra $10 for bookings with no vouchers.BTo refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18.CTo charge at full price for stays not confirmed.DTo request extra charges as tips.48. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to_.Abook either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&BsBhave
73、 lunch or evening meal without paying extra moneyCuse the B&B offer together with other offersDbook the stays through B&B Daily 【要点综述】本文介绍了英国的B&Bs旅行食宿优惠活动，主要谈到了此次活动的具体操作及注意事项。45. D推理判断题。根据文中所提到的时间：02/04/201231/05/2012；01/09/201231/10/2012；01/06/201231/08/2012可知，四到十月活动券有效。故答案为D。46. B推理判断题。根据文中“20 per
74、 room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012”可知，在十月住两天晚上需40。47B细节理解题。根据最后一条规定“The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18.”可知答案为B。48. A细节理解题。根据第三条规定“The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.”可知答案为A。