1、专题限时集训(六)推理判断之写作意图/目的AI decided to ski to the North Pole.It was after I saw an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole.Back in 1996，there had never been a woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge.I wondered what it would be like
2、to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds，so I sent off for the application form.The application form full of pictures of male explorers arrived.The words“Are you man enough for the ultimate(极限的) challenge？”made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.Over 5
3、00 individuals applied for a place in the team，and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group.In one test，there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb，and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights.I thought my hopes were fading as most o
4、ther applicants sailed past，leaving me behind.But two others helped me over，and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals，but great team players，and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.I had revealed(显示) my weakness，and in a place
5、 like the Arctic，you have to be yourself，as there is nowhere to hide.There personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.I realized that by being myself，I could succeed.I was selected for the team.I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imaginedmore
6、 importantly，by sharing my story with others，I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了作者申请加入去北极的滑雪队，并成功加入的故事。1How did the author react on seeing the advertisement?AShe got cross.BShe was determined.CShe got frightened.DShe was unintereste
7、d.B考查细节理解。根据对第一段的整体理解，尤其是第一、二句可知，作者看到这个广告后就下定决心要去北极滑雪。2What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection of new hands?APersonal quality.BIndividual ability.CSpirit of teamwork.DCourage to challenge.C考查推理判断。根据第三段的最后一句可推知，团队组织者挑选新队员时认为最重要的一点就是队员们要有团队合作精神。3What does the author think o
8、f womens showing weakness?ABeneficial.BShameful.CMerciful. DDisturbing.A考查推理判断。 根据第四段的内容，尤其是第二句可推知，女性展示软弱是有用的。4Whats the intention of the author in writing this passage?ATo inspire us to prepare for our future goal.BTo advise women to turn to others.CTo make suggestions to her team members.DTo encou
9、rage people to explore the unknown.D考查写作意图。根据最后一段最后一句可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励人们去探索未知的世界。BTourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us.Not all travel experiences，however，need to take place in the real world.With the evolution of virtual reality(VR) technol
10、ogy，tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual world. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.But can a VR experience really equal a real world？Many experts believe it can.Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VRlike mechanism that enables us to live i
11、magined experiences.Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future.This is known as“mind wandering”During these events were not paying attention to the current world around us.Instead，were recalling memories，or creating and processing imagined futures.When engaged in m
12、ind wandering，our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world.So，the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life.VR can create these same feelings.While critics might argue that a virtual
13、experience will never match reality，there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution.Firstly it could help protect sensitive locations from overtourism.In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand，have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative imp
14、act.These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites.Virtual reality may also allow people back in time，to experience historical events，visit ancient cities，and even to walk among dinosaurs.Finally，in a world where many peop
15、le suffer from stress and depression due to overwork，virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge their batteries，without ever leaving their homes.It sounds like science fiction but its already happening(流
16、行的)As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences，more virtual tourism will be expected，both in combination with the real world and instead of it【语篇解读】随着虚拟现实技术的发展，旅游业将日益成为客观世界和虚拟世界的结合体。5What is driving the development of virtual tourism?ACompanies see
17、king to make more money.BImprovements in virtual reality technology.CPeoples demand for more shared experiences.DPeoples deeper understanding of the physical world.B考查细节理解。根据第一段第三句“With the evolution of virtual reality (VR) technology，tourism will.and virtual world”可知，虚拟现实技术的进步促进了虚拟旅游业的发展。故选B。6Which
18、 of the following best describes“mind wandering”？AThe brain processes which help people think VR is real.BThe way the brain processes inputs from the real world.CBrain activities focusing on past or future events.DExperiences coming from a persons imagination.C考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Much of our waking life
19、is spent thinking about either the past or the future.This is known asmind wandering”可知，大脑漫游是指我们的大脑关注过去或未来的活动。故选C。7What does the underlined word“it”in the last paragraph refer to?AScience fiction. BVirtual technology.CVirtual tourism.DThe real world.D考查代词指代。根据最后一段最后一句中的“both in combination with the
20、real world and instead of it”并结合语境可推知，代词it在这里指代上文中出现的“the real world”。故选D。8What is the purpose of the passage?ATo describe the advantages of VR tourism.BTo give suggestions for reducing overtourism.CTo encourage people to develop VR technology.DTo argue that VR tourism will replace the real world tr
21、avel.A考查写作意图。本文前三段主要介绍了虚拟旅游业兴起的原因以及虚拟现实的运行原理，后四段主要介绍了虚拟旅游业的好处。由此可知，本文是为了介绍虚拟旅游业的优势。故选A。COne form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology.Activities like playing computer games，going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the y
22、oungsters.Isnt it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned upon by their children and grandchildren?Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventi
23、es feeling fit and active after retirement.Mental activity，as well as physical exercise，can contribute to better health.Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.When personal computers were first introduced，most older people didnt believe they would ever familiarize the
24、mselves with it.Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun.Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games.Kate Stevens，aged 72，says，“I find it very relaxing. Its not very demanding，but you still need
25、to concentrate.”Another development that has favored“grey gamers” is a change in the type of videogames available on the market.Theres a greater variety of games to choose from，including more intellectual and complex strategy and simulation(模拟) games.Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the
26、most popular of these.Train Simulator is based on realworld activities.Players can choose from a variety of challengers，such as keeping to a stricttimetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply dont have the skills required for computer games，and
27、 that teenagers are better.This couldnt be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice，which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them.In games where speed is the main considera
28、tion，older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction time.On the other hand，“grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced，mind challenging games.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了当今老年人的身心状况、社会地位以及他们在电脑游戏方面的优秀表现等。9The second paragraph is intended to Ashow the best way to exercise t
29、he brainBstress the importance of good healthCexplain why “grey gamers” existDteach how to play video gamesC考查写作意图。根据第二段可知，当今的老年人对自己的生活有更多的支配权。更好的医疗保健让他们即便六七十岁仍然身体硬朗。不仅身心方面的锻炼有助于健康，而且玩电脑游戏也有助于锻炼大脑。由此可知，对于老年人来说，玩电脑是很正常的活动。所以第二段是为了说明为什么现在有很多老龄游戏玩家的存在。故C项正确。10What was older peoples attitude towards per
30、sonal computers at first?ADoubtful.BConcerned.CEnthusiastic.DSupportive.A考查细节理解。根据第三段第一句“When personal computers were first introduced，most older people didnt believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it.”可知，老年人起初对电脑持怀疑态度。故A项正确。11The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is Aofferi
31、ng analysesBgiving examplesCmaking comparisonsDproviding detailsB考查写作手法。通读第四段可知，第四段首句讲另一个有利于老龄玩家的发展是在市场上可找到的电子游戏的类型的改变，然后通过举例介绍了Internet Chess和Train Simulator这样的游戏。所以作者采用了举例说明的方法。故B项正确。12By saying“This couldnt be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5，the author means Amind challenging games are no
32、t suitable for older peopleBchildren should improve their skills with practiceCplaying computer games requires analytical thinkingDolder people can perform well in some computer gamesD考查句意理解。根据画线句前面的内容可知，有些人认为老龄玩家不具备电脑游戏所需要的技巧，而年轻人就好多了；再根据其后面的内容可知，大多数电脑游戏都需要一种经过实践不断改进的分析能力，这意味着老龄玩家可能比年轻玩家要优秀得多。由此可推知，画线句的意思是对其前内容的否定，即老年人在一些电脑游戏中表现很不错。故D项正确。
