1、专项技能保分练(四)推理判断题A2019河北九校联考Downeys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.Downey bega
2、n studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.US. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student ex
3、changes. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a fouryear degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students
4、think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was event
5、ually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.Young adult as she was, she had to
6、deal with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional (情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted
7、to this day. She said, “The more youre out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.”体裁：记叙文题材：个人经历主题：出国留学【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了主人公Downey在大二的时候决定出国留学的经历。【难句分析】During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so
8、 because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.分析：句中的she did so because Danish architects. design是现在分词explaining的宾语，explaining. design是现在分词短语作伴随状语。译文：在2006年的秋季学期，她就读于丹麦哥本哈根的一所丹麦国际学校，她解释说这样做是因为丹麦建筑师以其设计住房而闻名。【短语积累】follow suit跟着某人做，仿效某人All the restaurants started to offer healthy f
9、ood items and McDonalds felt they needed to follow suit.所有饭店都开始提供健康的食物，麦当劳认为自己也需要跟着做。1What does Downeys mother mean to Downey?AA friend. BA dreamer.CAn example. DAn expert.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第一段“Downeys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school
10、. even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day”可知，Downey的妈妈曾经出国留过学，且对自己的留学经历津津乐道，这让Downey在高中没毕业时就想未来效仿妈妈去留学。由此可推知，Downey的妈妈在Downey眼中是优秀的榜样，故选C项。2Why did Downey finally decide to study abroad?AHer mother asked her to do so.BHer school didnt live up to her expectations.
11、CShe disliked studying architecture.DThe joint programs gave her much inspiration.答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据第二段“she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad”可知，最终导致她做出出国留学决定的是她对她所在的大学不是很满意，即这所大学满足不了她的期望。故选B项。3What made Downey choose the Danish international school?AThe f
12、amous learned professors.BThe casual learning environment.CThe impressive academic reputation.DThe favorable geographical location.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第四段的“because Danish architects are well known for their housing design”可知，Downey选择丹麦的国际学校是因为丹麦的建筑师以其住宅设计闻名，故选C项。4What can we infer according to the last
13、paragraph?AIt was not easy for Downey to study abroad.BThe comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.CDowney was too young to take care of herself.DDowneys parents could hardly afford her education.答案与解析：A考查推理判断。根据尾段的内容可知，Downey在国外不得不独自处理许多问题，比如克服语言障碍，还要走出自己的舒适区等，也就是说留学的生活并不容易，故选A项。B2019广州调
14、研Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude towards reading.There are several reasons that help explain these genderbased dif
15、ferences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from t
16、heir parents.So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially engineered gap for boys reading?To improve boys reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting socalled boyfriendly books t
17、hat boys supposedly prefer. These are typically assumed to be nonfiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read nonfiction.But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than nonfiction. Encouraging all boys
18、 to read nonfiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect b
19、oys with books. Firstly, dont assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussion about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.Schools should also provid
20、e access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during lessons. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.In addition, we s
21、hould keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.体裁：说明文题材：教育主题：男孩和女孩在阅读方面有差异【语篇解读】本文简要分析了
22、男孩和女孩阅读能力有差异的原因，着重讨论了如何提高男孩子的阅读兴趣，从而增强其阅读能力。【难句分析】Encouraging all boys to read nonfiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful.分析：本句是一个复合句。“Encouraging. the mistaken belief”是动名词短语作主语；that引导同位语从句，在从句中不作句子成分，对belief的内容进行解释说明。译文：在错误想法(的影响)下，即男孩子们喜欢读纪实文学作品，鼓励所有的男
23、孩阅读纪实文学作品事实上可能是有害的。5According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys and girls reading ability?ASocial factors. BTeaching methods.CPersonal preferences. DPsychological differences.答案与解析：A考查推理判断。根据第二段的内容，并结合第三段“So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially engine
24、ered gap for boys reading？”可推知，作者认为男孩和女孩在阅读能力方面的差异是由社会因素造成的，故选A。6Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?ATo persuade boys to read more often.BTo learn what boys are most interested in.CTo help boys improve their language ability.DTo show that adults are good r
25、eading role models.答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段最后一句“To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussion about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests”可知，作者建议大人们经常和男孩子们谈论阅读是为了让大人能够了解男孩子们的兴趣，故选B。7When should schools give students additional library access according to
26、the author?ABefore and after class.BAt any time of the school day.CAt regular times during lessons.DWhen they are in the lower grades.答案与解析：C考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段第一句“Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling”，并结合对本段的整体理解可推知，作者建议学校在上课期间多为学生提供接触图书馆的机会，故选
27、C。8What is the main purpose of the text?ATo show students ways to improve their reading.BTo explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.CTo urge governments to provide more reading resources.DTo provide strategies that can help improve boys reading ability.答案与解析：D考查写作意图。根据第三段“So how can par
28、ents and educators help bridge this socially engineered gap for boys reading？”，并结合对全文的整体理解可推知，本文主要就如何提高男孩子的阅读能力进行了探讨，故选D。C2019重庆调研Roberto Clemente is the greatest baseball player of all time. He had an unbelievable batting average (击球率) in all seasons he played. Having won four batting titles, Gold
29、Glove Awards twelve times, and a Most Valuable Player Award, he is certainly the best that ever played.Besides being the best baseball player, Roberto Clemente was also a great man and a hero. In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragua. On December 31 of that year, Clemente flew to Nicaragua to t
30、ake supplies to the people. Almost immediately after takeoff, the plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea.The best honors for Clemente came after he died. He was the first Latino voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball, renamed a bridge after him
31、a bridge that leads to the citys beautiful new stadium. No one summed up the life of Roberto Clemente and the baseball commissioner (总干事) when, at Clementes Hall of Fame award ceremony, he said, “He was so great a man, as a leader and humanitarian, so great an inspiration to the young and to all in
32、baseball, especially to the proud people of his homeland, Puerto Rico.” The commissioner further honored Clemente by creating a sportsmanship award in his name.体裁：记叙文题材：个人经历主题：棒球明星罗伯托克莱门特的人生经历【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了棒球明星罗伯托克莱门特的人生经历。【难句分析】In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball, renamed
33、a bridge after him a bridge that leads to the citys beautiful new stadium.分析：该句为主从复合句。句中“where he played baseball”为where引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词“the city of Pittsburgh”；“that leads to the citys beautiful new stadium”为that引导的定语从句，修饰先行词“a bridge”，that在从句中作主语。译文：l999年，在他曾打过棒球的匹兹堡市，将一座通向该城市的美丽的新体育馆的桥梁改成了他的名字。9
34、What can be concluded from Roberto Clementes trip to Nicaragua?AHe got injured in an air crash.BHe cared about people and the world.CHe donated a huge sum of money to Nicaragua.DHe earned his fame for his bravery and generosity.答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据第二段第二、三句“In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragua.
35、On December 31 of that year, Clemente flew to Nicaragua to take supplies to the people”可知，在1972年尼加拉瓜发生地震后，克菜门特飞往尼加拉瓜，向那里的人民运送物资。据此可推知，克莱门特是一位关心人民和世界的人，故B项正确。10What do we know about Roberto Clemente from the passage?AHe died in Puerto Rico.BThere was a bridge built for him.CHe played baseball in Pitt
36、sburgh.DHis statue was in the Baseball Hall of Fame.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第三段尾句中的“In 1999, the city of Pittsburgh, where he played baseball”可知，他曾在匹兹堡市打过棒球，故C项正确。11What happened at Clementes Hall of Fame award ceremony?AA sportsmanship award was set up in Clementes name.BClemente was voted into the Soccer
37、Hall of Fame.CClemente gained an honor from the people of his homeland.DThe commissioner praised Clementes unbelievable batting skills.答案与解析：A考查细节理解。根据最后一段尾句“The commissioner further honored Clemente by creating a sportsmanship award in his name”可知，为表彰克莱门特，总干事还以克莱门特的名义设立了体育精神奖，故A项正确。12Where is the passage most probably taken from?AA science journal. BA sports magazine.CA radio program. DA news report.答案与解析：B考查文章出处。通读全文可知，本文讲述了棒球明星罗伯托克莱门特的人生经历。据此可推知，本文最可能选自体育杂志，故B项正确。
