1、专题限时训练(十八)广告型阅读理解(限时：25分钟)(一)Honey Sweet Cake(Prep. Time: 12 mins.)IngredientsStrawberries in syrup(糖浆), 1 package(unfrozen)Heavy cream, 1 cupCorn flour, 2 tablespoonsProcessMix the strawberries, cream and corn flour in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 810 minutes, while constantly mixing
2、 until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and refrigerate for two hours. Fill the frozen mixture in cake, and serve.Rosy Cake(Prep. Time: 10 mins.)IngredientsSugar, cupWater, 1 cupCorn flour, 3 tablespoonsStrawberries, 23 cupsProcessTake a large saucepan and mix all the ingredients. Cook until t
3、he mixture thickens over medium heat. Let it cool naturally and completely. Fill up your cake with the mixture, and serve.Triangle Sweet(Prep. Time: 15 mins.)IngredientsSugar, cupWhipping cream, cupUnflavoured gelatin(明胶), 1 tablespoonCold water, 2 tablespoonsBoiled water, 3 tablespoonsStrawberries
4、crushed, 2 cupsProcessAdd sugar to the crushed strawberries and set them aside. In cold water, soften gelatin, and once it is softened, add boiling water. Stir(搅动) until the gelatin dissolves(溶解)Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the strawberries and let it cool. Now whip(搅打) the cream till it bec
5、omes stiff. When the strawberry mixture is of syrup thickness, add the whipped cream to it. Refrigerate until it sets. Fill it into your cake, and serve.Flaming Maple(Prep. Time: 10 mins.)IngredientsFresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoonsHoney, 2 tablespoonsMaple syrup, 2 tablespoonsStrawberries, ripe, 2 p
6、intsProcessMake a fruit butter of half of the strawberries. Add honey, lemon juice, and maple syrup until it forms a smooth sauce. Add the remaining strawberries. Fill the mixture in the cake, and serve.1.Which of the following ingredients (is) are used in all the recipes?AHeavy cream. BSugar syrup.
7、CCorn flour. DStrawberries.2Chefs neednt freeze the ingredients when preparing _ Honey Sweet Cake Rosy Cake Triangle Sweet Flaming MapleA B C D3Which of the following is TRUE?ATriangle Sweet takes the longest time to prepare.BStrawberries used in the recipes arent all fresh.CMost strawberries are us
8、ed when making a Rosy Cake.DHoney Sweet Cake is the best choice for busy mothers.4In how many recipes should chefs thicken the mixture by heating?AOnly one. BTwo. CThree. DFour.(二)CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYBay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 4408716392.The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 pm Sept. 17. Join
9、 us as Don King, a longtime student of Egyptology, discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding these ancient wonders.Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book My Dad Is a Freak: a Memoir, 7 pm Sept. 27.Fair
10、view Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 4403334700 or cuyahogalibrary.org.Dress for Success, 7 pm Sept. 17. First impressions count. Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use appearance to determine selfesteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress to emphasize your strengths and improv
11、e your employ ability. Registration required.Music Study Groups, 1：152：45 pm Wednesdays, Sept. 19Nov. 28. Explore current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes are designed for both new and experienced music lovers and a
12、re led by Dr Rose Breckenridge.Practical Herbs, 7 pm Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing herbs and how to use them. Registration required.North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. 4407776211 or cuyahogalibrary.org.Job Club, 1：303：00 pm Sept. 17. Join Jim Hanse
13、n for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and interviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.War of 1812, 7：008：45 pm Sept. 17. This year marks the 200th anniversary. Professor Catherine Rokicky from Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation abou
14、t the war, and immediately following well discuss the book Mr and Mrs Madisons War: Americas First Couple and the Second War of Independence by Hugh Howard. Registration required.Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St., Olmsted Falls. 4402351150 or cuyahogalibrary.org.Family Storytime, 7：007：30 pm Wedn
15、esdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and a story or two. For children from birth through age 8 with their caregivers.Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 am to 1 pm Sept. 15. Follow up, 45 pm Sept. 26. Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam. Discuss strategies to
16、improve your score, and get tips on preparing for the real exam. Registration required.Imaginative Illustrations, 11 am to noon Sept. 29. A handson drawing program where children exercise their imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K5. Registration required.1Ther
17、e are many activities for you to choose from on Sept. 17 EXCEPT _Alistening to a speech which is about the warBattending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramidsCattending a program about how to reduce exam anxietyDlearning about how to leave a good first impression on others2If you want to stud
18、y some medical knowledge, you can call _A4408716392 B4403334700C4407776211 D44023511503If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact _ABay Village Branch B. North Olmsted BranchCFairview Park Branch D. Olmsted Falls Library4It is learned from the passage that _Ayou can study
19、music for more than one month in Fairview Park BranchByou can get the information about the four branches on the InternetCyou can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoonDboth Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors(三)Stewart Island ferry servicesWhile most visi
20、tors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the onehour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island, keep a lookout for wild
21、life, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, Titi Islands and Mt AnglemStewart Islands highest point.Free tea and coffee on board.Interpretation handouts are
22、 available (English only)Wheelchair access available.Personal baggage is carried free on the ferriesmax. Two bags per person (one stowed and one small carryon). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra costreservations recommended)FERRY TO STEWART ISLANDDe
23、part BluffAll year 9：30 amSept.May 5：00 pmOct.Apr. 11：00 amJun.Aug. 4：30 pmLate Dec.mid Jan. 8：00 amFERRY TO BLUFFDepart Stewart IslandAll year 8：00 amSept.May 3：30 pmOct.Mar. 6：00 pmApr. 5：00 pmJun.Aug. 3：00 pmLate Dec.mid Jan. 9：30 amOther departures as locally advertised.Duration 1hr.Checkin 30 m
24、inutes prior to the scheduled departure time.(Checkin and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.)“20% MultiPurchase REWARD” on return ferry services.Buy 2 or more different excursions and SAVE 20% off all lower priced!Kids go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Ho
25、lidays!Kids go FREE for travel 20 April5 May 2014.1If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveller had better _Arefer to the handouts firstBuse wheelchair accessCmake a reservationDpark it 30 minutes before departure time2John, who went to Stewart Island on Dec. 28th, got to the ferry dock at 7：55 am. When d
26、id he most probably leave Bluff?AAt 8：00 am. BAt 9：30 am.CAt 11：00 am. DAt 3：00 pm.3Which of the following is FALSE about the ferry services?ATea and coffee are free for passengers.BChildren go free for travel for about 15 days.CTravellers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing.DPassenger
27、s have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.专题限时训练(十八)(一)【要点综述】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个食谱。1D细节理解题。阅读文中四个食谱可知，只有strawberries均被用到。2D细节理解题。根据第二个食谱和最后一个食谱的制作过程可知。3A细节理解题。根据四个食谱中的Prep.Time可知A正确。4B细节理解题。在制作Honey Sweet Cake和Rosy Cake时会加热汁液。(二)【要点综述】本文为广告，主要介绍一家社区公共图书馆的四个分部所举办的相关活动的时间及内容。1C细节理解题。根据“Huntingto
28、n Practice SAT Test，10 am to 1 pm Sept.15.Follow up，45 pm Sept.26.Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam.Discuss strategies to improve your score，and get tips on preparing for the real exam.”可判断学习应试技巧的时间是9月15日和26日，故选C项。2B推理判断题。根据“Practical Herbs，7 pm Oct.3.Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will
29、talk about growing，drying and storing herbs and how to use them.”可推断，要学习医学知识需要拨打4403334700，故选B项。3D推理判断题。根据“Olmsted Falls Library”下面的内容可判断其活动均与孩子的教育有关，故选D项。4A细节理解题。根据“Music Study Groups，1：152：45 pm Wednesdays，Sept.19Nov.28.”可判断选A项。(三)【要点综述】本文描述的是Stewart Island轮渡服务的具体细节和各种信息。1C细节理解题。根据“Vehicle parking
30、 available at Bluff (extra costreservations recommended)”可知要停车，要事先预约。故C正确。2B推理判断题。根据“FERRY TO STEWART ISLANDCheckin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.(Checkin and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above.)”可知，在9点30 是最有可能的。故B正确。3D细节理解题。根据“Personal baggage is carried free on the ferriesmax.Two bags per person (one stowed and one small carryon)Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.”可知，并没有说要额外收行李费。故D项错误。
