1、广西柳城县2016高考英语七选五任务型阅读(二轮)精练(1)含答案七选五。Each Indian tribe had a different language. Many Indians never learned any language except their own. Do you know how Indians from different tribes talked to each other? They had two ways to talk without sound. _36_ Sign language is a way of talking by using sign
2、s. Indians used sign language when they met strangers. In this way, they could find out whether the stranger was a friend or an enemy. In the Indian sign language, signs were made with the hands. Indians usually used signals when they wanted to send messages to someone far away. To make signals, an
3、Indian might use a pony. _37_ Or he might use smoke, a mirror or fire arrows. To signal that he had seen many animals, an Indian rode his pony in a large circle. Sometimes the Indian gave a signal like this and then went away to hide. _38_ The blanket signal was visible from far away. An Indian held
4、 the corners of a blanket in his hands. Then he began to swing the blanket from side to side in front of him. _39_ He could also send many signals with a mirror. He usually used the mirror to warn someone of danger. Or he attempted to get the attention of a person far away. But he also used it to se
5、nd messages in code. _40_ At night, Indians used fire arrows for signaling. Now you can see that Indians didnt need to learn each others language. They could talk to one another by using signals or sign language.A. This meant that there was danger. B. He might use a blanket. C. Different things mean
6、 different to them.D. One way was by sign language ; the other way by signals. E. An Indian could send many different signals with his blanket. F. But they still can make themselves understood.G. Of course, mirrors could be used only when the sun was shining. 【参考答案】 36-40 DBAEG【2013界广东省汕头市质量测评试题】信息匹
7、配(共5小題;每小题2分,满分10分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列外国某旅行社对一些旅游地点的介绍:A.Essential Peru - 15 days from $1962In this spectacular journey through Peru, you will visit Perus most famous sites, including the mysterious Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, where you will find the
8、 amazement of the ancient Inca empire.B.I:Egyptian Discoverer - 13 days from $1089You will visit Cairos famous Archaeological Museum, the amazing Pyramids and the tombs and temples of ancient Thebes. Enjoy the golden beaches and explore the magnificent coral reefs of the Red Sea.C.丨:Mythical China -
9、 16 days from $2395From Beijing to the Great Wall, from the town of Pingyao to the famed Shaolin Temple, discover the myths and mysteries of China. In Shanghai, meet the faces of modem China as you walk along Waitan.D.!Arctic Promotion - 14 days from $2385For the remainder of the 2010 Arctic season,
10、 were happy to announce that single travelers can now book a cabin for themselves without any single supplements.E.IDiscover Sri Lanka - 15 days from $1359.Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a natural paradise with mountains, rainforests, fields, waterfalls and gorges. Hidde
11、n among these is the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa with a rich history.FTreasures of Turkey - 15 days from $1595.This comprehensive journey through Turkey includes the bustling Istanbul, the magnificent ancient site of Ephesus, the fabled walled city of Troy and the sobering battlefields of G
12、allipoli.下面是一些需旅游者的喜好。请为他们选择适合他们的旅游地点。46.When I was young, I used to travel in some modem cities because I used to believe I could broaden my outlook there. However, now I find the best way to cultivate my mind is to get close to the oceans, the forests, the hills and the culture behind the nature.【
13、答案】E 【解析】本题中的旅游者认为,培养思维的最好的方式是接近海洋。森林,山丘和自然文化。而E所介绍的斯里兰卡是山脉,雨林,田野,瀑布和峡谷的天堂。而且,历史悠久的佛教古城波隆纳鲁沃就在其中。故选E。47.I am going to travel around several cities near our country in the South America with my girlfriend in this New Year vacation. She is really fond of the ancient tales and stories about a mysteriou
14、s empire in this old continent. So I am looking for an ideal route to visit Inoa Culture.【答案】A 【解析】因为女朋友喜欢关于神秘帝国的古代传奇故事,而A中有“where you will find the amazement of the ancient Inca empire.”故选A。48.Nothing is better than exploring an uninhabited land for a postgraduate majoring in Geography. In a holida
15、y, all my classmates are going to the North Pole and carry on some researches there, but I had to go alone several days after they set off ,so I hope I can find a tour route and meet them there.【答案】D【解析】该旅游者打算去北极“North Pole”,所以D的“Arctic Promotion”“北极促销”正适合他。49.Although I can enjoy having snow battle
16、s with my kids in the winter vacation if we stay at home in China, I would like to take my twins to Egypt, an amazing country in Africa, to feel the different climate ,the fantastic Arabic culture and its long history.【答案】B 【解析】此题说,“尽管寒假我乐意在中国的家里和孩子们打雪仗,但我想要带我的双胞胎去埃及。”所以B“Egyptian Discoverer”适合这位旅行者
17、。50. As an American-born Turkish, I can speak both English and Turkish fluently, but I have never gone back to my original country to visit the relatives living in Istanbul. So if possible, Id like to fly there, visiting Istanbul and other cities in this great country.【答案】F 【解析】这位美国出生的土耳其人旅行者,想坐飞机去土
18、耳其参观伊斯坦布尔和该国的其他城市。所以F的“Treasures of Turkey”适合他。【参考答案】信息匹配:46. E 47.A 48.D 49.B 50.F【2013界广东省茂名市一模】信息匹配 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列英文名字的信息。A. Ashanti Meaning and name originAshanti a-shan-ti, ash(a)-nti as a girls name is of Ghanaian origin. From the name of
19、a powerful African empire (17th to early 20th century). Today, names associated with the empire bring to mind power and victory. The name is used as a surname by the Akan people of Ghana, and also in modern American black families as a link to the African past. Ashanti has 15 variant forms: Asante,
20、Ashanta, Ashantae, Ashantay, Ashante, Ashantee, Ashaunta, Ashaunte, Ashauntee, Ashaunti, Ashuntae, Shantee, Shanti, Shauntae and Shauntee.For more information, see also the related name Shaneika. View a list of the 3 names that reference Ashanti.Popularity of AshantiAshanti is a somewhat popular fir
21、st name for women (#3282 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census) B. Kwame Meaning and name originKwame k-wame, kwa-me as a boys name is of Ghanaian origin, and the meaning of Kwame is born on Saturday. Akan name. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghan
22、a, led his people to independence from Great Britain in 1957, and is considered by many as one of the greatest African statesmen.Kwame has 2 variant forms: Kwami and Kwamina.Baby names that sound like Kwame are Kam, Cam, Kaimi, Kim and Kimo. Popularity of KwameKwame is not a popular first name for m
23、en and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census) C. Halley Meaning and name originHalley ha(l)-ley as a boys name (also used as girls name), is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Halley is meadow near the hall; holy. Different from the homonym Haley. Hallie i
24、s popular as a girls name. Astronomer Edmund Halley.Popularity of HalleyHalley is not a popular first name for men but a somewhat popular first name for women (#3646 out of 4276) and an even more popular surname or last name for all people (#7330 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. D. Wadsworth Meaning and na
25、me originWadsworth wa-dswor-th, wad-swo-rth as a boys name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Wadsworth is village near the ford. Place name. Surname of a family prominent on the American cultural scene. Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.Wadsworth has 1 variant form: Waddsworth.View a list o
26、f the 3 names that reference Wadsworth.Popularity of WadsworthWadsworth is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#3046 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census) E.Cherokee Meaning and name originCherokee ch(e)-ro-kee as a boys name is pronounced CHARE-oh-ke
27、e. It is of Native American Indian origin, and the meaning of Cherokee is people of a different speech. The name of one of the largest Native American tribes, used as a given name. The Cherokee originally lived in the southeastern America. They were farmers, and one of the first tribes to produce a
28、written language.A baby name that sounds like Cherokee is Shiriki. Another similar baby name is Cheroot. Popularity of CherokeeCherokee is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census) F. Alvina Meaning and name originAlvina a-lvi-na
29、, al-vina as a girls name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Alvina is elf or magical being, friend. Feminine form of Alvin.Alvina has 22 variant forms: Alveena, Alveene, Alveenia, Alvena, Alvie, Alvine, Alvineea, Alvinia, Alwinna, Alwyna, Alwyne, Elveena, Elvena, Elvene, Elvenia, Elvina,
30、Elvine, Elvinia, Vina, Vinni, Vinnie and Vinny.For more information, see also related names Allie and Albinia. Baby names that sound like Alvina are Olivine and Alfonsia. Popularity of AlvinaAlvina is a very popular first name for women (#1167 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for al
31、l people. (1990 U.S. Census) 以下为准备给孩子取名的父母的情况,请将父母与孩子的姓名匹配起来。46. Madison, whose name can be used by either male or female, wants to give her new-born baby a name used by girl only. She has traveled to many places such as southeastern America, England and even Ghana in Africa. She wants to give her b
32、aby a very popular first name because she finds that if a name if popular, it will be convenient when traveling. 【答案】F【解析】Madison要给自己新生的女儿起一个名字,要求名字必须是受欢迎的。选项F叙述的是Alvina是一个女孩的名字,起源于古代英语,有许多不同的形式,看来这个名字是很受欢迎的,这正符合Madison的要求,故选F。47.Adams wife has just given birth to a baby. They want to give their boy
33、 a name of Old English origin. As the couple are both fans of poems, they want their boy to share his a name with a famous poet. 【答案】D【解析】Adam的夫妇想给儿子起一个名字,名字起源于古代英语,并且因为夫妻两个人都喜欢诗,所以他们愿意用一个著名诗人的名字来给孩子取名;选项D叙述的是Wadsworth起源于古代英语,并且是著名诗人Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow的名字,这正符合Adam的要求,故选D。48. Ashanti has
34、just given birth to a boy. As an African American, she wanted to give her baby a name of African origin. She doesnt care whether or not the name is popular in the USA. 【答案】B【解析】Ashanti想给自己的儿子起一个非洲起源的名字,她不在乎名字在美国是否受欢迎。选项B叙述的是Kwame起源于非洲加纳的名字,这正符合Ashanti的要求,故选B。49. Alexia is pregnant. She still doesnt
35、know whether it is a boy or a girl, but she wants to choose a name for her baby in advance. She intends to find a name of Old English origin. She doesnt care whether the name is popular or not.【答案】C【解析】Alexia不知道自己生的是男孩还是女孩,但是她想提前取一个名字,名字必须起源于古代英语,她不在乎名字是否受欢迎,选项C叙述的是Halley起源于古代英语,可以用于男孩或女孩的名字,这正符合Ale
36、xia的要求,故选C。50. Zuni is a man of multiple interests. He is interested in Astronomy. He is also crazy about poetry. However, as an Indian, he wants to give his boy a name of Native American origin. It doesnt matter whether the name is popular or not.【答案】E【解析】Zuni爱好广泛,喜欢诗,可是他是一个印第安人,他想给儿子去一个名字起源于印第安人的名字。选项E 叙述的是Cherokee是一个男孩的名字,起源于印第安人,这正符合Zuni的要求,故选E。【参考答案】信息匹配 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)46-50 DBCE