1、题组层级快练(二十九). 阅读理解Theres no better way to experience Santa Monica than on the beach. Learn to ride the waves on the Santa Monica Beach! Surf lessons with professional, expert instructors equal an unforgettable adventure in California.Highlights (最精彩的部分)Enjoy a day away from the noise of the cityClose
2、 contact with friendly dolphinsSee native wildlife in their natural environmentInformative, friendly and professional guidePerfect introductions for firsttime visitorsAll necessary equipment includedSchedule DetailsYou may schedule surf lesson times from 6 am to 6pm every day all year round, with a
3、duration of 1.5 hours. You will meet your instructors at Lifeguard Tower 28 on the Santa Monica Beach. Instructors are equipped to teach beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, and all children over 4 years of age are encouraged to participate. Your instructors also encourage siblings, friends,
4、 couples and families to attend together. Please contact the surf instructor after booking to confirm the specific lesson time.PriceAdult(Age 1884)Child(Age 412)Youth(Age 1317)Price per personUSD 155.00USD 105.00USD 125.00Cancellation PolicyIf you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled d
5、eparture, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.1. What can we learn about the surf lesson?A. It is
6、designed for beginners.B. It needs reserving in advance.C. It inspires all children to participate.D. It charges extra money for equipment.2. How much will the Smiths pay if they want to learn to surf with their 4yearold daughter?A. $ 385B. $ 405C. $ 415 D. $ 4353. Whats the purpose of this passage?
7、A. To attract people to Santa Monica Beach.B. To introduce Santa Monica Beach surf lessons.C. To review an unforgettable adventure.D. To give people guidance on surfing.答案与解析【文章大意】本文为应用文，介绍了Santa Monica Beach的冲浪课程的相关内容。1. 答案B解析考查细节理解。根据Schedule Details部分中的“Please contact the surf instructor after bo
8、oking to confirm the specific lesson time”可知，预订课程之后，请联系你的冲浪教练以确认具体的上课时间。由此可知，该冲浪课程是需要提前预订的。故选B项。2. 答案C解析考查细节理解。根据Price部分可知，成年人的票价是155美元，412岁的孩子的票价是105美元，因此史密斯夫妇和他们4岁大的女儿共同参加冲浪课程的总费用为155155105415(美元)。故选C项。3. 答案B解析考查写作意图。纵观全文尤其是第一段中的“Learn to ride the waves on the Santa Monica Beach! Surf lessons with
9、 professional, expert instructors equal an unforgettable adventure in California”可知，本文主要介绍了Santa Monica Beach冲浪课程的内容、时间安排、详细价格等，故B项最能概括作者写作本文的意图。. 七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Snacking is a popular American pastime. When done correctly, it can be a good thing, helping you prevent over
10、eating and keeping your blood sugar and energy level stable. But most snacks tend to be highly processed, low in nutrients and high in sugar. They can give you temporary energy, but very quickly youll feel hungry again. _1_Put it on a plate._2_ Weve all quickly eaten up a bag of chips after swearing
11、 wed just eat a handful or two. A couple of chips can quickly turn into more when you arent paying attention. Putting your snack on a plate will help you stick to one serving and paying attention to what youre eating will leave you feeling more satisfied._3_The best snack is one that provides carboh
12、ydrates, protein and fat. Carbs provide a source of energy, while fat and protein help to slow digestion, stabilize blood sugar levels and sustain that energy longer. This nutrient combination keeps cravings (渴望) at bay and ensures youll feel full and satisfied until your next meal.Eat regular meals
13、.If youre unable to go more than an hour or two before reaching for a snack, its time to look at your meals. While its normal for some people to feel hungry between meals, your main meals should keep you full for at least two to three hours. _4_ All of these can help to slow down the process of dige
14、sting food.Be prepared.Keep nutritious foods on hand in case a meeting runs late or youre out and about between meals. _5_ Foods like dried beef, fresh fruit, nuts, cheese sticks and wholegrain biscuits all travel well.A. Make it balanced.B. Pay attention to your body.C. Follow these tips to snack r
15、esponsibly.D. So you dont end up emptyhanded when you feel hungry.E. Before reaching for a snack, ask what youre really in the mood for.F. Eating food directly out of a bag or box encourages mindless eating.G. If you feel hungry sooner, make sure youre getting plenty of protein, fiber and fat.答案与解析【
16、文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几个合理吃零食的方法。1. 答案C解析根据空前提及的吃零食的优势和劣势及下文介绍的具体的吃零食的方法可知，此处需要填一个起承上启下作用的句子，故C项“遵循以下建议来负责任地吃零食”符合语境。2. 答案F解析根据本段的小标题“Put it on the plate”及空后的“Weve all quickly eaten up a bag of chips after swearing wed just eat a handful or two . Putting your snack on a plate will help you”可知，此处内容应是有关直
17、接从袋子里吃零食的内容的，故F项“直接从袋子里或盒子里吃零食会助长盲目地吃(零食)”符合语境。3. 答案A解析根据本段中的“The best snack is one that provides carbohydrates, protein and fat. Carbs provide a source of energy, while fat and protein help to slow digestion . energy longer”可知，最好的零食是那些能提供碳水化合物、蛋白质和脂肪的零食，而且这些营养物质有不同的作用，它们之间的组合会阻止你对零食的渴望，让你在下顿饭到来之前感到
18、饱腹和满足。由此可知，本段主要说明的是零食中的营养成分应保持均衡。故A项符合语境。4. 答案G解析根据空前的内容及空后的“All of these can help to slow down the process of digesting food”可知，空处内容应是有关你感到饥饿时应该如何做的，故G项“如果你很快就感觉饿了，要确保你摄入了足够的蛋白质、纤维和脂肪”符合语境。G项中的“protein, fiber and fat”与空后的“these”的对应关系也是提示。5. 答案D解析根据本段的小标题“Be prepared”及空前的“Keep nutritious foods on ha
19、nd in case a meeting runs late or youre out and about between meals”可知，空处的内容与做好准备和在手边准备有营养的食物有关。故D项“这样，当你感觉饥饿时你就不是两手空空的了”符合语境。. 语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Bike to Work Day was started by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 with _1_ aim of promoting the bicycle as a serious choice of g
20、etting to and from work. It is _2_(annual) held across North America on the third Friday of May. In todays world _3_ global warming is a serious issue, the bicycle is a perfect way of reducing our carbon footprint. Cycling to work is a healthy alternative _4_ driving or taking public transport. It c
21、an not only save you money but also enable you to be more _5_(create) once you get to work, thus improving your performance.Bicycles are the most common form of transport in the world and there are about two billion in use worldwide, _6_ (make) the bicycle the most popular invention ever. When we th
22、ink of some countries, like the Netherlands, we imagine _7_(hundred) of people cycling everywhere. Even in hightech Japan, it is impossible not _8_(see) businessmen, farmers, mothers or workers in the streets on their bikes. Bicycles _9_(invent) in the 19th century and havent changed much since. Tod
23、ay, we use bicycles for pleasure, fitness, Olympic competitions, mail _10_(deliver) and lots more. Without the bicycle, much of the world might stop working!答案与解析【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了Bike to Work Day的由来以及骑自行车的好处等。1. 答案the解析考查冠词。此处特指创立Bike to Work Day的宗旨，故填the。with the aim of doing sth.“以做某事为目标；旨在做某事”。2
24、. 答案annually解析考查副词。应用副词修饰动词held。annually“一年一次地”。3. 答案where解析考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处在此引导定语从句，先行词为todays world，且在从句中作地点状语，故填where。4. 答案to解析考查介词。alternative在此作名词，意为“可供选择的事物”，常与介词to搭配使用。5. 答案creative解析考查形容词。根据空前的“to be more”可知，此处应用形容词。creative“有创造力的”。6. 答案making解析考查非谓语动词。自行车是世界上最常见的交通方式，全世界在使用中的自行车约有二十亿辆，这使得
25、自行车成为有史以来最受欢迎的发明。make与其逻辑主语之间是主谓关系，故应用现在分词作状语。7. 答案hundreds解析考查名词复数。hundreds of表示“数以百计的；很多的”，是固定用法。8. 答案to see解析考查非谓语动词。此处考查的是“it isadj.to do”句型，其中it是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式。9. 答案were invented解析考查动词的时态和语态。自行车是在19世纪被发明的。根据时间状语“in the 19th century”可知，此处描述的是发生在过去的动作，应用一般过去时；又因Bicycles和invent之间是被动关系，应用被动语态。故填
26、were invented。10. 答案delivery解析考查名词。分析句子结构可知，mail与空处构成名词词组，在句中作介词for的宾语，故应填名词delivery“传送；递送”。. 书面表达假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Clifford打算在寒假时来中国做志愿者，但不知道自己该参加何种志愿者工作，特写信向你求助，请你结合以下要点给他回信：1推荐适合他的志愿者工作；2推荐的原因；3可能的收获。注意：1词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_参考范文Dear Clifford，Nice to receive your letter telling me your plan for t
27、he winter vacation. And Im really willing to give you some advice on it.In my community, there is a youth club helping students to study English, where voluntary workers are in great demand. Given that you can speak both Chinese and fluent English and you are outgoing, sociable and responsible, I think it could be a good choice for you. In addition, through this, you can not only improve your Chinese but also deepen your understanding of China and its culture.Hope my advice will be helpful for you. Wish you good luck and look forward to your inspiring experience.Yours，Li Hua