1、组合练(五)阅读理解阅读七选五.阅读理解A(2021青岛统一检测)Our 3day tour along the South Coast has it all! Stunning landscapes, the Golden Circle, ice caves, the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Northern Lights watching. On the way we see waterfalls, volcanoes, floating icebergs, cliffs, black sand beaches, geysers, hot spring
2、s and so much more. There are even options for a glacier hike or a visit to the Secret Lagoon, and during the summer months you can add a boat tour of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.Included: Reykjavik pickup & dropoff, the minibus tour, English guidance, 2 nights accommodations, glacierhiking/ice cavin
3、g equipment, the super jeep ride for some km, the specialized guide to ice caves, entrance fees and northern lights (depending on conditions, visible from Sept.Apr.). Not included: Food is not included on this tour except for breakfasts. The boat trip on the glacier lagoon is an optional extra (avai
4、lable in the summer months). This sells out very fast, so we recommend you book it when you arrange your tour.Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, the waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves.Good hiking boots are essential.Note: You can always rent strong hiking boots, the waterproof jack
5、et and pants in the booking process.Ice Cave information：Our main cave is “Crystal Ice Cave”， but if it is inaccessible we will visit another cave. During the summer months，we go to the Katla Ice Cave. If the ice cave is inaccessible, we do a glacier hike instead.Dropoff information: We drop you off
6、 at your hotel sometime between 16：0019：00 on day three, depending on weather and road conditions.Contact us: If you have a question about this tour you can use the contact form here below.If you have a general inquiry (cancellations, feedback, rescheduling, etc.)，please click here.语篇解读本文是一篇应用文。文章主要
7、介绍了南海岸旅行项目的一些相关事宜。1What should you pay extra money for during the trip?AThe minibus tour.BThe glacier hiking.CEntrance fees. DLunch.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Food is not included on this tour except for breakfasts.”可知，除了早餐，其他餐都是不包含在费用内的。故选D。答案：D2If you want to have a boat trip on the glacier lagoon, you Acan
8、 make it all year aroundBdont need to pay extra moneyCmust buy waterproof jacketsDhad better book the tickets in advance解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The boat trip.This sells out very fast, so we recommend you book it when you arrange your tour.”可知，该项目非常火爆，最好提前预订。故选D。答案：D3Where does this text most probably come
9、from?AA health newspaper. BA science fiction novel.CA travel website.DA project handbook.解析：推理判断题。结合全文内容以及文中的“Our 3day tour”“a boat tour”“Food is not included on this tour”等信息以及文末的click here可知，本文围绕旅游展开，最有可能来自旅行网站。答案：CB(2021合肥高三质检) Adventureseeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while cl
10、imbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight, she became so fearful of crutches (拐杖) that she didnt move for three weeks.“I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring mysel
11、f. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day，” says Emma.She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Runa quarterly event that she hasnt missed since 2014. “If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year, one in each season, you get Alpha Wolf status，” explains Emma. “This year was going to be
12、my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that Id lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the courseeven with her injured ankle.“I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel, and he persuaded me to give it a go. Having something to aim for really kept
13、 me going.” Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0, which is a medicallyapproved device and it basically functions like a hitech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely. I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery.“I could move around the house and start getting out and abou
14、t again, which had a real impact on my mental wellbeing.”On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. “It was an incredible day and my det
15、ermination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going，” says Emma. 语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了冒险探索家Emma在受伤严重的情况下，凭借顽强的毅力完成跑步比赛的故事。4Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch?AShe was afraid of recovering slowly.BShe was warned not to move around.CShe just had an operation on her
16、foot.DShe often got injured when using one.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“.she became so fearful of crutches that she didnt move for three weeks.I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself.”可知，她害怕用拐杖是因为拐杖让她不停地摔倒并且受伤。故选D项。答案：D5What does the underlined word “gutted” mean in paragraph 2?AExtremely s
17、ad.BA bit relieved.CVery surprised. DPretty cheerful.解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词所在段的语境可知，此处是说，一想到要错过2014年以来她从未错过的Wolf Run活动，她就很沮丧。且根据本段下文中的“.I was really upset that Id lose my status.”也可推知，画线词的意思应是“十分沮丧的”。故选A项。答案：A6What actually made Emma take part in the race?AHer new hitech artificial leg.BHer fear of letting
18、her friend down.CHer strong desire to achieve her ambition.DHer complete recovery from the operation.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“Having something to aim for really kept me going.”可推知，她实现抱负的强烈欲望让她坚持参加了比赛。故选C项。答案：C7Which of the following best describes Emma?AStrongwilled. BSupportive.CCreative. DHumorous.解析：推理判
19、断题。根据文章的叙述尤其是最后一段的内容可知，Emma带伤用了不到6个小时冲过了终点线，并在5年内完成了第23次Wolf Run。由此可知Emma是一个意志坚强的人。故选A项。答案：A【长难句解读】Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0，which is a medicallyapproved device and it basically functions like a hitech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely.分析：which引导非限制性定语从句，and连接两个并列的分句，现在分
20、词短语allowing.及wearing.作伴随状语。句意：艾玛穿着iWALK2.0完成了跑步，这是一种经过医学认证的设备，它的基本功能就像一个高科技假肢，能让用户自由行走。C(2021厦门高三质检)Fancy your own satellite? Arizona State University is working towards making this a reality with its SunCube FemtoSat project. Smaller than a standard CubeSat, the lowcost studentdesigned spacecraft i
21、s aimed at providing greater access to space for scientists and hobbyists alike.Assistant professor Jekan Thanga and a team of students have been developing the SunCube FemtoSat for the past two years. The small 333cm cube weighs in at just 35g and a longer (339cm, 100g) model has also been designed
22、, which includes storage space. Each SunCube FemtoSat has its own communication, data collection and propulsion (推进) systems and is powered by solar panels. It is made of offtheshelf parts that are available in shops, and the energyefficient solar panels are cut from scrap (碎片), which makes it save
23、energy, sold at a discount by manufacturers. “With a spacecraft of this size, any university can do it，” says Thanga.“Thats part of our major goalspace discovery for everybody.” The team says that while launching your own satellite would usually cost between $60，00070，000 per kilo, it would only cos
24、t $1，000 to send a SunCube FemtoSat to the International Space Station, and $3，000 to send it into low earth orbit. Leaving the earths gravity would cost an estimated $27，000.The FemtoSat would be packed with a “jack in the box” style system that matches standard CubeSat sizes (around 10 cubic cm),
25、simplifying the process of getting the tiny satellite into orbit. NASA has sent 30 CubeSats into space over the last years, with another 50 awaiting launch.Thanga and his staff view the FemtoSat as a starting point for scientists and students, and even hope the device could be bought on the website
26、like Amazon one day. Thanga imagines developing four main applications for the device, including handson testing experiences for students, and artificial gravity experiments. In addition, groups of SunCube FemtoSats could eventually be able to do the job of larger spacecraft at a vastly discounted c
27、ost.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一款小巧却五脏俱全的简易航天器。它的外形、价格和设计者的精心设计等让人们探索太空变得更有可能。8What is the major goal of the SunCube FemtoSat project?ATo assist average individuals to explore space.BTo provide easy access to spacecraft design.CTo help carry out a classroom experiment.DTo act on college teaching in outer s
28、pace.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Smaller than a standard CubeSat, the lowcost studentdesigned spacecraft is aimed at providing greater access to space for scientists and hobbyists alike.”及第三段中的“Thats part of our major goalspace discovery for everybody.”可知，该项目的主要目的是帮助普通人探索太空。故选A。答案：A9What is special about SunCu
29、be FemtoSats?AThey are used to collect information.BThey are designed for lab use.CThey are of the same weight.DThey are energysaving.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It is made of offtheshelf parts that are available in shops, and the energyefficient solar panels are cut from scrap, which makes it save energy, sol
30、d at a discount by manufacturers.”可知，这个航天器的特别之处在于它节约能源。故选D。答案：D10What does Thanga expect of SunCube FemtoSats?ATheyll be available online.BTheyll be provided for free.CTheyll match the size of CubeSats.DTheyll be sent into space with CubeSats.解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Thanga and his staff view the FemtoSat
31、as a starting point for scientists and students, and even hope the device could be bought on the website like Amazon one day.”可知，Thanga希望将来有一天人们能在网上购买SunCube FemtoSats。故选A。答案：A11What can be the best title for the text?AFemtoSats Will Rule SpaceBYour Own Satellite Is ComingCGoing into Space Has Been
32、AffordableDYou Can Design Your Own Spacecraft解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“Fancy your own satellite？”及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍的是一款小巧却五脏俱全的简易航天器，它让普通人也能拥有自己的卫星变得更有可能，因此B项最适合作为本文的标题。答案：B【长难句解读】It is made of offtheshelf parts that are available in shops, and the energyefficient solar panels are cut from scrap, which makes it
33、save energy, sold at a discount by manufacturers.分析：本句是一个并列的复合句。and连接两个并列的分句，第一个分句中的that引导定语从句，第二个分句中的which引导非限制性定语从句。句意：它是由可在商店中买到的现成零件制成的，节能太阳能电池板是从碎片中切割出来的，从而节省了能源，由制造商打折出售。D(2021胶东六校联考)What kind of amusing activities will you participate in during your life? Will you be spending your free time d
34、oing safe sports with little danger or will you always be one of the first people to try the next popular extreme activity? Scientists have been interested in finding out why some people seem to prefer dangerous activities.Researchers have found that men often try to impress other people by proving
35、that they are courageous and fearless, and they are more likely to take risks when people are watching them or when they are competing against other men. Research also shows that as people get older they usually behave more responsibly and try not to take unnecessary risks. In addition, when people
36、are in stable relationships, they seem to be less attracted to daring activities.Some people seem to be more daring than others, but there are many different types. Do they take all types of risks? Psychologists have identified a number of categories of risks. These include financial risks, risks re
37、lated to health and safety, amusing risks and social risks. Psychologists discover that just if a person enjoys bungee jumping (蹦极), it doesnt mean he or she will take chances when investing money or that he or she will tell a joke to a group of strangers.Interestingly, research shows that in most c
38、ases men are less cautious than women, but women take more social risks than men. Men are more likely to make career changes as they get older and to express unpopular opinions in business meetings.Yet, at the end of the day, the probability of particular people taking a risk depends on what type of
39、 people they belong to. In general, optimistic people are more likely to take risks because they focus on the possible positive outcomes of their actions. On the other hand, pessimistic people are the complete opposite.语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了不同年龄、性别、性格的人的冒险心理。12Why do men try to prove they are brave ac
40、cording to research?ATo take on more responsibility.BTo make favorable impressions on people.CTo attract peoples attention.DTo develop stable relationships with others.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.men often try to impress other people by proving that they are courageous and fearless”可知，男性通常想通过证明自己勇敢无畏来试图给他人留下好
41、印象，故选B。答案：B13What does the example of bungee jumping indicate?APeople take one type of risk, but not another.BThere are more than one type of risk.CSome people are more courageous than others.DBungee jumping is dangerous, but popular.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，作者提到心理学家的发现是为了回答前面提到的问题“Do they take all types
42、 of risks？”，蹦极的例子正好说明了一个人可能冒A类型的险，并不一定会冒B类型的险。答案：A14What have researchers discovered about women?AThey are always changing jobs.BThey are good at doing business.CThey are more willing to take risks.DThey are usually more conservative than men.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“research shows that in most cases men ar
43、e less cautious than women”可知，研究人员发现，在大多数情况下，男性不如女性谨慎，反之，女性通常比男性保守，故D项正确。答案：D15What mainly determine whether people take risks possibly?ATheir social relationships.BTheir financial conditions.CTheir personalities.DTheir expectations of outcomes.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知，一个人是否具有冒险心理主要取决于这个人属于什么类型的人；乐观的人更有
44、可能冒险，因为他们关注的是自己行动可能带来的积极结果，另一方面，悲观的人更有可能避免冒险。故可推知人们是否具有冒险心理主要取决于其性格。答案：C.阅读七选五(2021平顶山检测)Everyone has goals, whether small or big. 16 The act of writing down your goals plays an important part in closing it. Heres how to write down your goals effectively and accomplish them.1Define your goals. 17 Bu
45、t there are a few people who shape their lives according to their goals. Which category are you in now? Which category do you want to be in? The chances are youre in the first group. But the good news is that if youre reading this article, youre probably trying to make it to the second category. Tak
46、e some time to sit down and reflect.2Look at the details.Now is when you start to shorten the distance between where you are now and your dreams. 18 If you want to land your dream job, think about your qualifications. Do you need to take some courses in order to be a candidate for the job you want?
47、If you already qualify, start applying for it. 3 19 When setting goals, try to put things in a good way. The goal setting that lacks enthusiasm and hope is like scolding yourself for not doing better. Putting a positive spin on the language you use can make you feel excited about dealing with your g
48、oals. Such attitude will make you determined to reach your future accomplishments. Whatever your goals are, the act of writing them down can have a significant influence on their outcome. 20 ADo use positive language.BNever say “no” to your goals.CFetch a pen and get started now.DMost people are gui
49、ded by their circumstances.EWriting down your goals is vital to achieve them.FMap out every step that you need to take to attain the goals.GBut theres a huge distance between having goals and achieving them.语篇解读本文是一篇指导式说明文。每个人都有或大或小的目标。为了实现目标，把目标写下来是一个很重要且有效的办法。那么如何才能更有效地写出目标呢？本文给出了相关的建议。16解析：根据前一句“
50、每个人都有或大或小的目标”和后一句“写下你的目标能帮助你完成目标”可知，G项“但有目标和实现目标之间还存在很大的差距”承上启下，符合语境。答案：G17解析：根据后一句中的but可知，前后两句存在转折关系；再根据本段第三句“你现在属于哪一种”可知，前两句描述的是不同类型的两种人。大多数人都是由他们的环境来引导的，但也有一些人根据自己的目标来塑造自己的生活。故选D。答案：D18解析：结合该部分小标题和下文中提到的实现目标所需的步骤和细节可知，F项“为了实现目标你需要规划好你做的每一步”符合语境。答案：F19解析：本题为小标题。该部分主要讲了要以积极的方式设立目标，段中出现的positive是答题的提示，故选A项“一定要用积极的语言(来写目标)”。答案：A20解析：本段是全文的最后一段，为总结段。空前一句再次强调写下目标对于实现目标很重要，空处承接上文，故选C项“现在就拿起笔开始(写)吧”。答案：C
