1、考点规范练13(必修3Module 1)考点规范练第26页.阅读理解Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London,and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower,renamed as such to celebrate the Diamond
2、 Jubilee of Elizabeth (prior to being renamed in 2012 it was known as simply“Clock Tower”).The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third tallest free-standing clock tower.The tower was completed in 1858 and had its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009,during which ce
3、lebratory events took place.The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom,particularly in the visual media.When a television or film-maker wishes to indicate a generic location in the country,a popular way to do so is to show an image of the tower,often with a red doubledecker bus or black cab
4、 in the foreground(重要位置).The bottom 200 feet(61.0 m) of the towers structure consists of brickwork with sand coloured Anston limestone cladding.The remainder of the towers height is a framed spire of cast iron.The tower is founded on a 50 feet(15.2 m) square raft,made of 10 feet(3.0 m) thick concret
5、e,at a depth of 13 feet(4.0 m) below the ground level.The four clock dials are 180 feet (54.9 m) above ground.The interior volume of the tower is 164,200 cubic feet(4,650 cubic metres).Despite being one of the worlds most famous tourist attractions,the interior of the tower is not open to overseas v
6、isitors,though United Kingdom residents are able to arrange tours(well in advance) through their Member of Parliament.However,the tower has no lift,so those escorted must climb the 334 limestone stairs to the top.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了英国的标志之一大本钟。1.According to the passage,we know Big Ben .A.only refer
7、s to the Great Bell of the clockB.refers to the clock and the clock towerC.was known as the Elizabeth TowerD.is renamed Clock Tower in 2012答案:B解析:考查细节理解。由第一段中的“and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower”可知答案为B项。2.Which of the following statements is true?A.The tower is the second t
8、allest free-standing clock tower.B.The tower is at a depth of 10 feet below the ground level.C.The interior of the tower is open to overseas visitors.D.One has to climb 334 limestone stairs to the top.答案:D解析:考查细节理解。由第三段中的“However,the tower has no lift,so those escorted must climb the 334 limestone s
9、tairs to the top”可知答案为D项。3.How many years has the tower existed till now?A.Less than 140.B.Less than 150.C.Over 150.D.Over 160.答案:C解析:考查推理判断。由第二段中的“The tower was completed in 1858 and had its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009,during which celebratory events took place”可推知答案为C项。4.The purpose of the pa
10、ssage is .A.to attract people to Big BenB.to state the significance of Big BenC.to call on people to protect Big BenD.to introduce the general situation of Big Ben答案:D解析:考查写作意图。全文简要介绍了Big Ben的情况,由此可知答案为D项。.完形填空I began training to swim the English Channel at 58 years old.The 1 I was asked over and ov
11、er again was this:“Why?”When a student reporter of Indiana University recently asked me this question,I said,“First let me 2 you a question.What are your 3 for this summer?”He 4 that he was going to bag groceries(食品杂货)in the supermarket.I didnt have to say more;he understood my 5.A 6 and an element
12、of adventure are welcome whether you are 20 or 58 7 when you have a choice.But why did I 8 to swim the Channel at 58?It is the challenge that 9 about 100 swimmers every year who are willing to spend time,effort and money 10 it.I dont think that I am a superman.I do think I have three things going fo
13、r me:First,I am training hard presently 11 7.5 miles a day.Before that time I also kept physically 12 by training moderately(适度地)hard.Second,I am a very goal-oriented(目标导向的)person for whom this swim has long been a 13.I have a feeling I will be 14 ready and wont do as a Channel swimmer did a few yea
14、rs ago.15,a young girl touched me,who was attempting to finish her swim when the ocean got 16.She was having a 17 time with the turbulent(汹涌的)and cold water,when her trainer shouted to her from the boat that he thought she should 18 and get out of the water.She 19,“Im doing the swimming and I will d
15、ecide when to get out.”She 20 it.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一位58岁老人横渡英吉利海峡的故事。1.A.concernB.doubtC.questionD.reason答案:C解析:根据后面的“I was asked”可知,作者被问得最多的问题是“为什么?”。2.A.askB.giveC.tellD.bring答案:A解析:根据后面的“What are your.”可知是“问”问题,故选A项。3.A.experiencesB.coursesC.plansD.suggestions答案:C解析:下句中的was going to表示对未来的打算或计划,故可
16、推知答案为C项。4.A.realisedB.hopedC.agreedD.replied答案:D解析:鉴于前一句是问句,因此这里用“回答”。5.A.viewB.pointC.problemD.success答案:B解析:作者通过反问的方式回答了这位学生记者的疑问,因此,这里是指其理解作者的想法。6.A.challengeB.friendC.chanceD.boat答案:A解析:此处用challenge与下文中的“It is the challenge that.”照应。7.A.probablyB.directlyC.especiallyD.simply答案:C解析:不管你20岁或58岁,挑战或
17、冒险都是受欢迎的,特别是当你有选择的时候。8.A.failB.hesitateC.stopD.decide答案:D解析:根据开头“I began training to swim.at 58 years old”可知。9.A.frightensB.attractsC.comfortsD.puzzles答案:B解析:由后面的“who are willing to spend time,effort and money”可知此处选B项。10.A.tryingB.provingC.examiningD.changing答案:A解析:人们花费时间、精力和金钱是为了尝试这一挑战。11.A.hikingB
18、.walkingC.swimmingD.running答案:C解析:根据首句可知,为了横渡英吉利海峡,作者每天都要练习“游泳”。12.A.attractiveB.fitC.desirableD.fresh答案:B解析:锻炼带来的结果是身体健康。13.A.goalB.habitC.formD.practice答案:A解析:从本句中的信息词goal-oriented可知答案。14.A.experimentallyB.economicallyC.theoreticallyD.psychologically答案:D解析:experimentally意为“实验性地”;economically 意为“经济
19、上”;theoretically意为“理论上”;psychologically意为“心理上”。鉴于前一句谈的goal是属于心理范畴,故选D项。15.A.For exampleB.Without doubtC.In additionD.As usual答案:C解析:作者在阐述决定游泳的其他原因。16.A.roughB.calmC.beautifulD.deep答案:A解析:从下句可知,这里指的是海洋变得狂暴。17.A.busyB.disappointingC.wonderfulD.hard答案:D解析:根据下文“with the turbulent(汹涌的)and cold water”可知这个
20、年轻女孩在水中游得很艰难。18.A.go onB.look aroundC.call outD.give up答案:D解析:从海上的恶劣条件看,她的教练认为这个小姑娘放弃是合乎情理的。19.A.warnedB.shoutedC.explainedD.repeated答案:B解析:海上风浪大,且教练在船上,女孩在水中,shouted符合语境。20.A.tookB.brokeC.madeD.caught答案:C解析:这里应是个正面、成功的例子,故选C项。make it 为固定习语,意为“达到预定目标”。.语篇填空Europes busy seasons are in summer and wint
21、er.Crowding is the main problem in the warmest months of June,July and particularly August,1. youd better not go in the busy months.In some countries,such as France and Italy,many shops and restaurants close in August while locals take their own holidays,2.(mean) that some cities can feel rather dea
22、d.December is always busy in Paris,Prague and any Austrian or German city with a golden Christmas market.Easter is another busy time.You can find 3.(bargain) by visiting traditional “summer” 4.(destination) such as Greece in winter,5. be aware that public transport might be less frequent.In some nor
23、thern locations such as Scotland,Sweden,Iceland and Norway,it might not run at all because of heavy snow and ice.For all the above reasons,by far the best months to travel to Europe 6. May,September and October.Apart 7. transport costs,you may need about 50 to 80 euros a day to get by in Western Eur
24、ope.This might be less in smaller towns and in Mediterranean Europe.Eastern Europe is the 8.(cheap) region,costing a daily total of 30 to 40 euros,although Ukraine and Russia 9. be more expensive,about 40 to 50 euros a day.Sweden,Iceland and Norway are 10.(slight) dearer than Western Europe.答案与解析:【语
25、篇导读】这是一篇介绍去欧洲旅游的文章。1.so解析:考查连词。空处前后是因果关系,故用so连接两个并列分句。2.meaning解析:考查非谓语动词。此处用现在分词做伴随状语。3.bargains4.destinations解析:考查名词复数。根据语境及空后的“such as Greece in winter”可知,希腊只是众多目的地中的一个,故此处应用名词复数。5.but解析:考查连词。空后的内容与上文构成转折关系,应用but。6.are解析:考查主谓一致。本句主语是the best months,谓语应用复数形式,故填are。7.from解析:考查介词。apart from“除了之外(还有)
26、”,为固定搭配。8.cheapest解析:考查形容词最高级。根据空前的the及提示词可知,此处是说“东欧是最便宜的区域”,故用cheap的最高级形式cheapest。9.can解析:考查情态动词。表示理论上的可能性,用can“可能”。10.slightly解析:考查词性转换。slightly“稍微”为副词,修饰比较级“dearer”。.短文改错(2015沈阳质量监测一)Dear Tom,How are you?I am just writing to tell you I had wonderful time at your place in New York.I arrived home,s
27、afely and sound.I have something to ask for you.I have been looking through my bags for my favorite red shirt,or I cant find it somewhere.Im sure I might have left it at your place.Could you look around your house for it?By the way,I am planning my parents wedding anniversary celebration.I had alrea
28、dy invited you and your parent.I wonder whether you would like to come to Chicago this time.What do you think of it?Take care of you and write to me soon.Giving my regards to Uncle Bernard and Aunt Norah.Love,Diana答案:Dear Tom,How are you?I am just writing to tell you I had a wonderful time at your p
29、lace in New York.I arrived home,safelysafe and sound.I have something to ask for you.I have been looking through my bags for my favorite red shirt,orbut I cant find it somewhereanywhere.Im sure I mightmust have left it at your place.Could you look around your house for it?By the way,I am planning my
30、 parents wedding anniversary celebration.I hadhave already invited you and your parentparents.I wonder whether you would like to come to Chicago this time.What do you think of it?Take care of youyourself and write to me soon.GivingGive my regards to Uncle Bernard and Aunt Norah.Love,Diana导学号03110013
