【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之十三（21页word版）

【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之十三（21页word版）

‎2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型模拟试题10篇训练之十三 ‎[一]‎ Today’s modern life discourages people from taking time to prepare their own meals.Eating in the car and grabbing a quick bite in a restaurant are ever more popular ways of dining.It takes a little extra effort and time to cook your own food，but it’s a worthwhile pursuit(追求)that can benefit your health，wallet and family.‎ People across the country are waking up to the fact that the food offered by most fast food restaurants isn’t particularly healthy.While these restaurants have made attempts lately to add healthier meals to their menus，it’s still a far cry from a dish cooked with fresh ingredients(配料) and personal care.‎ Nutritionists who study what is called “the French paradox”—meaning the fact that French people have low obesity rates despite their diet containing lots of “unhealthy” ingredients such as butter—partially account for this circumstance by the fact that many French people use fresh ingredients.Taking time to eat at a leisurely pace also helps you get better nutrition and you are less likely to pack on the pounds.‎ Even a quick meal will usually cost at least five dollars per person at a restaurant.Compare this to the amount of pasta，vegetables or meat available for the same money at your home，and it quickly becomes apparent that the cost of eating out adds up.‎ Experimenting with new ingredients or foreign recipes will encourage children to try new foods and learn about dishes from around the world.Many couples also find that preparing a meal together can be a romantic experience equal to dinner in a classy restaurant.Make sure to spend meal times talking and sharing events from the day and you may find it’s a great way to get to know your family better.‎ ‎11．What can we learn from Paragraph 1?‎ A．Fast food does great harm to people.‎ B．More people prefer dining out today.‎ C．There’re different reasons for dining out.‎ D．Many people still approve of cooking at home.‎ 答案　B 解析　推理判断题。从第一段可知，现代生活节奏加快。人们多选择在外就餐，而在家做饭虽然费时费力，但却值得去做，因为这有许多好处。由此可以推断出，人们在家做饭不像以往那么普遍了，即外出就餐的人数增多。故选B。‎ ‎12．The underlined phrase “a far cry from” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “ ”．‎ A．different from B．absent from C．equal to D．superior to 答案　A 解析　词义猜测题。从第二段的内容可知，虽然饭店努力往菜单上增加健康食品，但这依然不同于在家做饭，因为后者可以使用新鲜食材，而且可以精心烹饪，所以a far cry from的意思是“与……大不相同”。同A项含义相近。故选A。‎ ‎13．What advantage of cooking at home does the last paragraph talk about?‎ A．Strengthen family bonds.‎ B．Save your money up.‎ C．Expose you to foreign cultures.‎ D．Get children educated better.‎ 答案　A 解析　推理判断题。从最后一段内容，尤其是“Many couples also find that preparing a meal together can be a romantic experience...it’s a great way to get to know your family better.”可知，最后一段讲的在家做饭的好处是能加强家人之间的联系。故选A。‎ ‎[二]‎ Crazy Festivals Mike the Headless Chicken Festival In 1945，farmer Lloyd Olsen attempted to cut off the head of Mike，a chicken，so his wife could cook it up for dinner.However，the bird didn’t die and lived another year and a half，making regular trips to the fair，where people paid a quarter to see the amazing headless bird.‎ Today，the spirit of Mike the Headless Chicken is celebrated with a twoday May festival in Fruita，Colorado，which includes live music，a golf tournament，and lots of delicious chicken.‎ Roswell UFO Festival In the summer of 1947，a flying saucer(碟状物) crashed on a large farm outside the town of Roswell，New Mexico.The government says it didn’t come from outer space，but many top UFO researchers believe it did.‎ Knowing a good thing when it crashes in their backyard，the citizens of Roswell celebrate the event every July with a threeday festival that features a costume contest，a parade and other activities.Be careful，though—that odd little person next to you could be from another planet.‎ World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup The rattlesnake，a poisonous American snake，serves an important function in nature by keeping small pests under control，but when their numbers grow too large，they can cause serious problems for farmers.That’s why every March the residents of Sweetwater，Texas，host a threeday festival in association with the town’s annual rattlesnake hunt.‎ Visitors can learn about rattlesnakes，take a bus tour of their natural habitat，participate in a rattlesnake eating contest and so on.‎ ‎11．Lloyd Olsen cut off the chicken’s head because .‎ A．his family wanted to eat it B．he wanted to sell its meat at the fair C．his family wanted to celebrate a headless chicken festival D．he wanted to make money by showing a headless chicken 答案　A 解析　细节理解题。根据第一个节日介绍中的“In 1945，farmer Lloyd Olsen attempted to cut off the head of Mike，a chicken，so his wife could cook it up for dinner.”可知，答案为A。‎ ‎12．By writing the underlined part，the author wants to .‎ A．remind readers that aliens do exist B．add an air of mystery to the festival C．imply that he may attend the festival D．describe the fun of the costume contest 答案　B 解析　句意理解题。根据文章对第二个节日的介绍可知，作者以客观的口吻介绍了这个外星人节日的来源及节日内容等，并未对外星人是否存在表明自己的观点。由此可推测，作者最后说“你旁边那个奇怪的矮人可能来自另一个星球”只是为了给这个节日增加些神秘气息。‎ ‎13．What’s the purpose of the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup?‎ A．To increase the local tourism.‎ B．To protect rattlesnakes’ habitats.‎ C．To control the population of rattlesnakes.‎ D．To introduce the importance of rattlesnakes.‎ 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。根据第三个节日介绍中的“...when their numbers grow too large，they can cause serious problems for farmers.That’s why every March the residents of Sweetwater，Texas，host a threeday festival...”可知，答案为C。‎ ‎[三]‎ There are many places to go on safari(观赏野生动物) in Africa，but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world’s most exciting wildlife journeys.‎ Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure，providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta.The camps have excellent horses，professional guides and lots of support workers.They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.‎ The morning ride，when the guides take you to beautiful，shallow lakes full of water lilies，tends to be more active.It is unlike any other riding experience.With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face，it is truly exciting.You are very likely to come across large wild animals，too.On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants，giraffes and many other animals.The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though，as does your heart rate，as you move closer to them.‎ In the evening，rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace，with golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink.Sedate though they are，rides at this time of day are still very impressive.As the sun’s rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses，the romance of Africa comes to life.‎ Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine.Looking back on your day，you will find it hard to deny that a horseback safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.‎ ‎11．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?‎ A．Safari camps. B．Wildlife journeys.‎ C．Flooded waters. D．Unique rides.‎ 答案　A 解析　代词指代题。上两句谈到了“Several safari camps”给游客提供的服务以及它们的特点，本句又说明它们因为给游客提供美妙的骑马的经历而闻名，因此They指的是上文提到的“Several safari camps”。故选A项。‎ ‎12．What does the author find most exciting about a horseback safari?‎ A．Seeing and feeling the real African life.‎ B．Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.‎ C．Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.‎ D．Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.‎ 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though，as does your heart rate，as you move closer to them.”可知，近距离接触这些动物，成为这个景色的一部分会让你非常兴奋。故选B。‎ ‎13．What does the underlined word “sedate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?‎ A．Slow and peaceful. B．Wild and romantic.‎ C．Hungry and thirsty. D．Active and excited.‎ 答案　A 解析　词义猜测题。该划线词所在句上一句中的a more relaxed and unhurried可知，傍晚的旅程是缓慢的、平静的。故选A项。‎ ‎14．The author introduces the riding experience in the Okavango Delta mainly by .‎ A．following time order B．following space order C．making classifications D．giving examples 答案　A 解析　写作手法题。根据第三段、第四段和第五段的内容及the morning ride，in the evening，at this time of day和looking back on your day等可知，整篇文章是按照时间顺序来介绍这个活动的。 ‎ ‎[四]‎ There are many places to go on safari(观赏野生动物) in Africa，but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world’s most exciting wildlife journeys.‎ Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure，‎ providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta.The camps have excellent horses，professional guides and lots of support workers.They have a reputation for providing a great riding experience.‎ The morning ride，when the guides take you to beautiful，shallow lakes full of water lilies，tends to be more active.It is unlike any other riding experience.With rainbows forming in the splashing water around you and the sound of huge drops of water bouncing off your body and face，it is truly exciting.You are very likely to come across large wild animals，too.On horseback it is possible to get quite close to elephants，giraffes and many other animals.The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though，as does your heart rate，as you move closer to them.‎ In the evening，rides are usually at a more relaxed and unhurried pace，with golden light streaming across the grassy delta and the animals coming out to eat and drink.Sedate though they are，rides at this time of day are still very impressive.As the sun’s rays pass through the dust kicked up by the horses，the romance of Africa comes to life.‎ Back at the camp you can kick off your boots and enjoy excellent food and wine.Looking back on your day，you will find it hard to deny that a horseback safari is as close as you will ever come to answering the call of the wild.‎ ‎11．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?‎ A．Safari camps. B．Wildlife journeys.‎ C．Flooded waters. D．Unique rides.‎ 答案　A 解析　代词指代题。上两句谈到了“Several safari camps”给游客提供的服务以及它们的特点，本句又说明它们因为给游客提供美妙的骑马的经历而闻名，因此They指的是上文提到的“Several safari camps”。故选A项。‎ ‎12．What does the author find most exciting about a horseback safari?‎ A．Seeing and feeling the real African life.‎ B．Being part of the scene and getting close to animals.‎ C．Hunting large animals just as our ancestors did.‎ D．Enjoying good food and wine at the camp.‎ 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The sense of excitement and tension levels rise suddenly though，as does your heart rate，as you move closer to them.”可知，近距离接触这些动物，成为这个景色的一部分会让你非常兴奋。故选B。‎ ‎13．What does the underlined word “sedate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?‎ A．Slow and peaceful. B．Wild and romantic.‎ C．Hungry and thirsty. D．Active and excited.‎ 答案　A 解析　词义猜测题。该划线词所在句上一句中的a more relaxed and unhurried可知，傍晚的旅程是缓慢的、平静的。故选A项。‎ ‎14．The author introduces the riding experience in the Okavango Delta mainly by .‎ A．following time order B．following space order C．making classifications D．giving examples 答案　A 解析　写作手法题。根据第三段、第四段和第五段的内容及the morning ride，in the evening，at this time of day和looking back on your day等可知，整篇文章是按照时间顺序来介绍这个活动的。 ‎ ‎[五]‎ Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.‎ The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao，Spain Built in 1997，the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a ‎ travelers’ desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.‎ The Louvre in Paris，France Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world，the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small，but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But，the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”．The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.‎ The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012，the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man’s private collection.Dr.Albert C．Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected，among others，the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.‎ The Uffizi Gallery in Florence，Italy Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palacelike structure with frescoes (湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli，such as “The Birth of Venus”．Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.‎ ‎11．Which of the following is the most popular?‎ A．The Louvre.‎ B．The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.‎ C．The Barnes Foundation.‎ D．The Uffizi Gallery.‎ 答案　A 解析　细节理解题。由The Louvre in Paris，France部分的“Crowds can be ‎ found any day”和“The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.”可知四个博物馆中卢浮宫人气最旺。‎ ‎12．What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?‎ A．Its structure. B．Its collection.‎ C．Its location. D．Its history.‎ 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。由The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America部分的“the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man’s private collection”可知，该博物馆的特殊之处在于其收藏。故选择B。‎ ‎13．What type of writing is this text? ‎ A．An activity poster.‎ B．An exhibition announcement.‎ C．An art show review.‎ D．A travel guide.‎ 答案　D 解析　推理判断题。由文章首句“Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.”可知，本文主要介绍了四个世界闻名的博物馆的概况，故最有可能是旅行指南。‎ ‎[六]‎ A walker seriously injured in a mountaintop lightning strike which killed two others is showing signs of improvement，the police have said.A major rescue operation was performed on Sunday following two strikes which hit the Brecon Beacons，South Wales.Two men died，while two others were taken to hospital.‎ A police spokeswoman said，“A man in a serious condition in hospital，following simultaneous(同时发生的) incidents in the Brecon Beacons，has now improved and he is recovering.Officers are continuing to get in touch with the next of relatives of the dead men and enquiries are ongoing.All men were believed to be from England.”‎ Mark Jones，of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team，described the lightning strike as a freak accident，and something he had not been called out to in 30 years of service.‎ The walking group Ramblers Cymru said that while incidents involving thunder and lightning were rare，electrical storms should be taken seriously by walkers.‎ The organisation’s delivery officer，Elly Hannigan Popp，said，“We’d advise everyone to check the weather forecast before starting a walk.If you hear thunder，see lightning or if your hair stands on end，postpone activities even if the sky looks blue and clear.Lightning will strike as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.Lightning can strike the same place repeatedly—especially tall，pointed，isolated objects.”‎ ‎“If there is no shelter you should keep moving.And if you become the tallest object，crouch(蹲) in the open twice as far away from the nearest pointed object as it is tall.Make yourself as small as possible，stay on your toes and keep your heels together，as it will allow electricity to go up one foot，through the heels and back into the ground through the other.”‎ 语篇解读　本文是一篇新闻报道。在南威尔士的Brecon Beacons，闪电击中了四人，导致两人死亡，两人受伤。文中Elly Hannigan Popp提出了在雷电天气中的一些安全措施。‎ ‎11．What can we learn about the victims of the incident?‎ A．Both of the injured men are recovering slowly.‎ B．The bodies of the two men haven’t been found.‎ C．The four men involved may be from the same country.‎ D．The police cannot contact the two dead men’s relatives.‎ 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“All men were believed to be from England.”可知，这四个人很可能来自同一个国家。‎ ‎12．Why did the author quote the police spokeswoman in Paragraph 2?‎ A．Because the accident is very serious.‎ B．To announce where the victims come from.‎ C．Because the police are looking into the accident.‎ D．To tell the readers some facts of the incident.‎ 答案　D 解析　推理判断题。作者在第二段中提到警方发言人并引用她的话，为的是告诉读者与事件相关的一些事实。‎ ‎13．What’s the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 3?‎ A．Unusual. B．Regular.‎ C．Unimportant. D．Frightening.‎ 答案　A 解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“something he had not been called out to in 30 years of service”可知，在南威尔士的Brecon Beacons，闪电击中人的事件不常见。‎ ‎14．What do the last two paragraphs tell us?‎ A．Harm done by lightning.‎ B．Warnings from a delivery officer.‎ C．First aid in a lightning incident.‎ D．Safety tips on a lightning strike.‎ 答案　D 解析　段落大意题。通读最后两段的内容并根据其中的关键词“advise”可知，最后两段主要讲述的是在雷电天气中的安全措施。‎ ‎[七]‎ Cycling lovers from across the country identify the best routes the UK has to offer.‎ Oisin Sands Editor of sportive.com Route：‎ Rostrevor to Carlingford，County Down (30－42 miles)‎ ‎“My favourite bike ride would start in Rostrevor，County Down，where I grew up，” says Oisin Sands.‎ The ride takes in some breathtaking views on the way to the pretty harbour town of Carlingford.From Carlingford，head back to Newry.Or save on tired legs by taking the ferry from Omeath on the south side to Warrenpoint in the summer，and cycling the short distance back to the start.‎ Kirsty Ho Fat Cycle journalist Route：‎ Hadrian’s Cycleway，Ravenglass to South Shields (174 miles)‎ This route follows the length of Hadrian’s Wall and takes in coastal views and oldfashioned market towns.‎ ‎“The ride weaves through the dramatic countryside of the North，my homeland，before finishing in South Shields，” says Kirsty，who in 2016 completed a 4,000mile ride around the coast of Britain with her father.‎ Helen Curry National Cycle Network project officer Route：‎ Union Canal，Linlithgow to the Falkirk Wheel (12 miles)‎ This flat journey along the Scottish branch of the Union Canal is a favourite with Helen Curry.“Follow the towpath(拉船路) along the northern bank of the canal and cross the River Avon，” says Helen.“You’ll pass the impressive ruins of Almond Castle.”‎ At over 2,000 feet long，you’ll be cycling through Scotland’s longest canal tunnel.‎ Kristian House ‎2016 National Road Race Champion Route：‎ Middlewich Loop (55 miles)‎ ‎“This is a shorter loop I do when I’m not training，starting and finishing in Middlewich，” says racing cyclist Kristian House.‎ This hilly route isn’t for the fainthearted (胆怯的)．‎ This stretch climbs 670 feet and offers some wonderful views，including your first sight of Britain’s secondhighest pub.‎ 语篇解读　本文是应用文。文章介绍了几位骑行爱好者推荐的英国最好的骑行路线。‎ ‎11．Which ride is the longest?‎ A．Middlewich Loop.‎ B．Hadrian’s Cycleway.‎ C．Rostrevor to Carlingford.‎ D．Union Canal to the Falkirk Wheel.‎ 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。由各路线介绍中括号内的英里数可知，Hadrian’s Cycleway (哈德良自行车道)是四条路线中最长的。‎ ‎12．Who is a professional cyclist?‎ A．Oisin Sands. B．Helen Curry.‎ C．Kirsty Ho Fat. D．Kristian House.‎ 答案　D 解析　细节理解题。由对四位爱好者的介绍及最后一部分的“2016 National Road Race Champion”“training”和“racing cyclist”可知，Kristian House是一位职业骑行者。‎ ‎13．What do the four routes have in common?‎ A．They are all hilly.‎ B．They all provide wonderful views.‎ C．They all go around the coast of Britain.‎ D．They are all suitable for beginner cyclists.‎ 答案　B 解析　细节理解题。由第一部分的“The ride takes in some breathtaking views”；第二部分的“ This route...takes in coastal views and oldfashioned market towns”和“The ride weaves through the dramatic countryside”；第三部分的“You’ll pass the impressive ruins of Almond Castle.”以及第四部分的“This stretch...offers some wonderful views”可知，这四条路线的共同点是沿途风景优美。‎ ‎[八]‎ Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.‎ What to Expect The host will provide accommodation and meals.Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week.You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.‎ Accommodation Zones ‎ Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2,3 and 4 of the transport system.Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(适合居住的)．Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area.It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.‎ Meal Plans Available ‎ ‎□Continental Breakfast ‎ ‎□Breakfast and Dinner ‎□Breakfast，Packed Lunch and Dinner ‎ It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast.Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice，cereal(谷物类食品)，bread and tea or coffee.Cheese，fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England.Dinners usually consist of meat ‎ or fish with vegetables followed by desert，fruit and coffee.‎ Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit，you must first ask your host’s permission.You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.‎ SelfCatering Accommodation in Private Homes ‎ Accommodation on a roomonly basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room.This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the longstay student.However，it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.‎ 语篇解读　这是一篇介绍说明类文章。文章为那些到英国学习英语，打算寄宿在英国家庭中的学生们介绍了寄宿的相关信息。‎ ‎11．The passage is probably written for .‎ A．hosts willing to receive foreign students B．foreigners hoping to build British culture C．travellers planning to visit families in London D．English learners applying to live in English homes 答案　D 解析　读者对象题。根据文章第一段的叙述“Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English...”并结合整篇文章可推断出这篇文章是写给那些申请住在英国家庭的英语学习者的。‎ ‎12．According to the passage，what does Continental Breakfast include?‎ A．Dessert and coffee.‎ B．Fruit and vegetables.‎ C．Bread and fruit juice.‎ D．Cereal and cold meat.‎ 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。根据文章中第三个黑体标题下的“Your accommodation ‎ includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice，cereal(谷物类食品)，bread and tea or coffee.”一句即可确定答案。‎ ‎13．Why do some people choose selfcatering accommodation?‎ A．To experience a warmer family atmosphere.‎ B．To enrich their knowledge of English.‎ C．To entertain friends as they like.‎ D．To enjoy much more freedom.‎ 答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the longstay student.”可知，selfcatering accommodation为住宿学生提供比较独立的生活方式，所以学生们可以享受到更多的自由。故D选项正确。‎ ‎[九]‎ It's well known to car drivers that red means “stop”，green means “go”，and yellow means “hurry up and make that damn light”．Why those colors，though? The answer lies in the fact that the earliest traffic signals were designed for trains，not cars. They were red and green，gaspowered，and more than a little dangerous in the event of a leak.‎ Red is an inherited(继承的) symbol from railroads，which symbolizes danger in many cultures. As red has a longer wavelength than any other color on the visible spectrum (光谱)，it can be seen from a greater distance than other colors. Red has meant “stop” since long before cars existed，with train signals' use of red dating back to the days when mechanical arms lifted and lowered to indicate whether the rail ahead was clear.‎ Green's wavelength is next to (and shorter than) yellow's on the visible spectrum，meaning it's still easier to see than any color other than red and yellow. Back in the early days of railway lights，green meant “caution”，while the “allclear” light was，well，clear or white. It is said that several disastrous collisions happened after ‎ an engineer mistook stars in the night for an allclear. Thus，green became “go”，and for a long time，railways used only green and red to signal trains.‎ From the earliest days of motoring up until the mid1900s，not all stop signs were red—many were yellow，because at night it was all but impossible to see a red stop sign in a poorly lit area. In 1915 the yellow stopsign craze began in Detroit，a city that five years later installed its first electric traffic signal，which happened to include the very first yellow traffic light.‎ But what of those mysterious yellow stop signs？As materials and technologies evolved，the ability to produce highly reflective signs meant that red could resume its natural spot in the sign hierarchy，leaving the stillhighlyvisible yellow to the domain (领域) of “caution”．That's why school zones and buses，crosswalks，and other important warnings are yellow today.‎ ‎25．What were traffic lights originally intended for?‎ A．Trains. B．Cars.‎ C．Planes. D．Ships.‎ ‎26．What's the main reason for red's long being used to mean “stop”？‎ A．It can be seen even in dark areas.‎ B．It represents danger in many cultures.‎ C．It has the longest wavelength.‎ D. People prefer red to other colors.‎ ‎27．Which of the following may the author agree with?‎ A．The meaning of red is culturespecific.‎ B．Yellow functioned as stop signs in the 1900s.‎ C．Green's wavelength is just second to that of red.‎ D．Green's role in lights has changed over time.‎ ‎28．What does the passage mainly talk about?‎ A．The significance of road traffic signs.‎ B．The history of railroad transportation.‎ C．The symbolic meaning of different colors.‎ D．The origin and development of traffic lights.‎ ‎[篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。我们都知道“红灯停，绿灯行，黄灯亮了快点走”的交通规则，但交通信号灯为什么是红、黄、绿三种颜色呢？本文主要介绍了交通信号灯的起源和发展。‎ ‎25.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The answer lies in the fact that the earliest traffic signals were designed for trains，not cars.”可知，最初，交通信号灯是为火车而不是汽车的通行而设计的。故选A。答案：A ‎26.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“As red has a longer wavelength than any other color on the visible spectrum(光谱)，it can be seen from a greater distance than other colors.”可知，由于红色在可见光谱中波长最长，因此可视距离要比其他颜色更远，这也是其能长期被用作表示“停止”的交通信号的原因。故选C。答案：C ‎27.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容尤其是“green meant ‘caution’”“green became‘go’”可知，随着时间的变化，绿色在交通信号灯中所扮演的角色也发生了巨大的变化。故选D。答案：D ‎28.解析：主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了交通信号灯的起源与发展，并解释了这三种颜色(红、黄、绿)的物理性质及为什么会被用作交通信号灯。故D项最为全面地概括了文章的主要内容。答案：D ‎[十]‎ Imagine this: You're at the movies seeing the latest boxoffice hit. The leading actor chases down(找到) the film's bad guy before winning over the beautiful leading lady. What does he do next? He sucks on a cigarette.‎ What's wrong with this picture? Doesn't the beautiful woman see her hero's yellow teeth? Doesn't she smell his smoky breath? And wouldn't the good guy have trouble chasing，since smoking causes a person to cough?‎ But you don't see any of that when someone smokes cigarettes in the movies. And there is a lot of smoking in movies. Actors light up in more than 50 percent of youthrated (G，PG，PG13) movies，according to the American Legacy Foundation，which aims to put an end to smoking among young people. That means that Hollywood is showing 14 billion images of smoking to young people every year.‎ All that exposure to onscreen smoking can influence teens to smoke. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) argues that 44 percent of teens who begin smoking do so because they've seen smoking in movies. The CDC reports that teens are two to three times more likely to start smoking after seeing repeated smoking scenes in movies than teens who are lightly exposed to smoking in movies.‎ Several organizations are working to remove smoking in youthrated movies. And adults are not the only ones who care about this issue. Many teens are actively involved. Livia Clandorf,16，of Chatham，New York，is a member of Reality Check，an organization that educates teens about what it considers to be the manipulative (巧妙处理的) practices of tobacco companies. Livia participated in an event called a “movie stomp (跺脚)”. Reality Check rents out a movie theater and screens a youthrated film that shows smoking. Every time audience members see smoking，they stomp their feet and show disapproval by shouting “boo”．‎ ‎21．What is the picture you are asked to imagine like according to the author?‎ A．It's touching.‎ B．It's beautiful.‎ C．It's frightening.‎ D．It's unreasonable.‎ ‎22．What does the underlined part “light up” in Paragraph 3 mean?‎ A．Guide with a light.‎ B．Begin to smoke.‎ C．Show pleasure.‎ D．Provide light.‎ ‎[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。据调查，电影中大量的抽烟镜头正诱使越来越多的青少年开始抽烟。‎ ‎21.解析：推理判断题。由第二段中一连串的问句及第三段开头的But you don't see any of that when someone smokes cigarettes in the movies可推断，作者认为这种电影情节忽略了抽烟的坏处，与现实不符，是极不合理的。答案：D ‎22.解析：词义猜测题。由上文的there is a lot of smoking in movies及下文的showing 14 billion images of smoking可推断，画线短语所在部分的意思是“一半以上的青少年电影中男演员会点火抽烟”。故画线部分的意思是“开始抽烟”。答案：B ‎23．What can be inferred from the CDC's words?‎ A．Over 50 percent of teens smoke.‎ B．Teens should watch more movies.‎ C．Many movies cause teens to smoke.‎ D．Teens are less likely to smoke than adults.‎ ‎24．When will participants in a “movie stomp” stomp their feet?‎ A．When they are active.‎ B．When they are excited.‎ C．When they feel like smoking.‎ D．When they see smoking scenes.‎ ‎23.解析：推理判断题。由第四段中的44 percent of teens who begin smoking do so because they've seen smoking in movies及The CDC reports that...lightly exposed to smoking in movies可推断，很多电影中的抽烟情节使青少年逐渐加入烟民的行列。答案：C ‎24.解析：细节理解题。由文章末的Every time audience members see smoking，they stomp their feet可知，参与者看到电影中抽烟的情节时就一起跺脚。答案：D