1、题组层级快练(七)阅读速度提升练(时间：20分钟)阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。来源:Zxxk.ComIt was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up shop when I hurried into the florists. “Now, what is it that you want？” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have.” I replied, “And just how much do you have to pay
2、 for this most beautiful flower？” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents.” he said，“ Aw, gee，” I protested, “it looks like a weed！” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with f
3、aded red paper.“Now trust me, boy I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower.”said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it.It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mom was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I lo
4、oked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mothers Day. The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through kitchen window as I looked into Moms room. She motio
5、ned(打手势)for me to come in, then glanced over at the table where the plant was. Holy mackerel! There were three big yellow trumpetshaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mom, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out
6、her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasnt supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go.My dear Mom died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not o
7、nly had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but Id always know how much she loved me.1. The author didnt like the plant recommended by Mr. Rocco at first because _A. the packing of the plant was shabbyB. the plant was actually a weedC. the plant appeared too ordinary to be th
8、e most beautifulD. he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant(不情愿的；勉强的)to do the deal with him2. Mothers condition was contagious for _A. she was at the deaths doorB. she suffered from the illnessC. others were sick of her appearanceD. virus might spread from her to others3. When mother hugged the author ti
9、ghtly, she was showing that _A. she liked being given giftsB. she valued what the author had done for herC. she was aware of the approaching deathD. she was touched by the beauty of the flower来源:学#科#网Z#X#X#K4. Which may be the best title of the passage?A. Flowers of LoveB. A Sons Love for MotherC. L
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12、 the room. With other heaters youll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.The advanced EP also heats the room evenly,_wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area up to 350 square feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of
13、the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.The EP comes with a 3year warranty(保修)and a 60day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not totally satisfied, return it at our ex
14、pense and your money will be given back to you. Now we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. If you order after that, we reserve the right to either accept or reject order requests at the discounted price.来源:1来源:1ZXXKTake action right
15、 now!5. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?A. The safety of the EP.B. The heat of the EP.C. The appearance of the EP.D. The material of the EP.6. From the passage, we can learn that the EP _A. runs without any noiseB. doesnt burn up oxygenC. makes people get sleepy fastD. is unsuitable for chil
16、dren and pets7. The underlined word “evenly” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ _”A. continuouslyB. separatelyC. equally D. quickly8. The main purpose of the passage is to _A. compare the functions of different heater brandsB. advise people to save on heating billsC. report the new development of porta
17、ble heatersD. persuade people to buy the product答案与解析【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一种新型的便携式取暖器。与其他取暖器相比，它有很多优点。写这篇文章的目的是让读者购买该产品。5. 答案A解析段落大意题。根据第二段可知，这种取暖器不会引起火灾，不会烫伤孩子和宠物，显然是在谈它的安全性。故选A项。6. 答案B解析细节理解题。根据第三段第一句The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room.可知，这种取暖器不会消耗室内的氧气。7. 答案C解析词义猜测题。根据第四段可知，此处把新型取暖器和其他产品进行对比
18、，它可以在墙面之间、从地面到天花板把整个房间都加热，不像其他产品，只加热附近的小片区域。因此可以推断，此处应该是指“均匀地”加热整个房间。8. 答案D解析推理判断题。根据整篇文章可知，这是一个广告，目的是介绍产品的优点，并向读者推销该产品。最后两段是在说服人们去购买此产品。(2019衡水模拟)According to the US Geological Survey, about seven million earthquakes strike worldwide every year but fortunately, only about 1，500 of these are of a ma
19、gnitude(震级)of 5 or greater on the Richter scale. Certain areas, such as California and Japan, are more prone_to earthquakes than others. Although the chance of being caught in “The Big One” is remote, its wise to be prepared if you live in a region where earthquakes are common.Educate your family ab
20、out earthquakes before a big one strikes. For example, they need to know to take shelter in a doorway or under a strong object if indoors, and never to run outdoors if they are inside. If outside, they need to know to stay away from power lines and buildings where objects could fall. Teach family me
21、mbers how to turn off gas or water lines or electrical power that may need to be shut off after a quake if severe damage occurs.Develop a plan. Where will your family meet in the event of a disaster? What if some people are at work or school? How will you know if they are safe? Where will you all me
22、et up?Pack a preparedness kit(应急装备箱)and keep it in a safe location. In a major earthquake, its possible that you wont be able to get into your house. Keep supplies in your car trunk or an outside storage shed if possible. Pack whatever your family is likely to need, enough for three days to a week,
23、including food, water, medication, first aid and personal hygiene supplies, flashlights, a portable radio, blankets, clothes and shoes, cash, or a camp stove, candles, matches or lighters, and a whistle.Consider earthquake insurance for your home if you live in an earthquakeprone area. Regular homeo
24、wners insurance doesnt cover earthquake damage.9. The underlined part “prone to” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by _A. likely to sufferB. frequent to exploreC. regular to measure D. impossible to experience10. We can learn from the passage that _A. about 1，500 earthquakes happen every yearB. people
25、should store some clothes in their houses in advanceC. family members should meet in their home after an earthquakeD. people suffering earthquakes often should buy earthquake insurance11. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to keep safe in an earthquake?来源:学_科_网B. How to prepare for
26、an earthquake?C. Who can help us after an earthquake?D. Where is an earthquakeprone area?答案与解析【文章大意】本文是科普说明文，介绍为应对地震的发生，人们应作好几方面的准备。9. 答案A解析词义猜测题。根据常识可知，日本和加利福尼亚州比其他地区更有可能发生地震。故选A项(更有可能遭遇)。10. 答案D解析推理判断题。根据本文最后一段的Consider earthquake insurance for your home if you live in an earthquakeprone area.可以推测，作者建议住在地震频发地区的人们买地震保险。11. 答案B解析主旨大意题。根据首段最后一句中的“.its wise to be prepared”以及后面几段的内容可知，本文介绍了为应对地震的发生，人们应做好准备。故选B项。
