2020届高考英语二轮培优新专题限时检测（十七）阅读理解A篇送分练（二）

2020届高考英语二轮培优新专题限时检测（十七）阅读理解A篇送分练（二）

专题限时检测（十七） 阅读理解A篇送分练(二)‎ ‎(共5篇，限时25分钟)‎ A ELECTRICITY IS AT THE CORE OF MODERN LIFE. DESPITE THIS, THE FULL STORY OF THIS REVOLUTIONARY FORCE HAS REMAINED UNTOLD — UNTIL NOW.‎ Simply Electrifying offers the comprehensive story of one of mankind's most important journeys: from a time when only a few could even imagine a world with electricity to today when, for most of us, a world without electricity would be unimaginable.‎ Since the birth of the modern science of electricity 265 years ago, mankind has built an impressive structure to produce, deliver, and use electricity, thanks to a combination of pioneering science, innovative technology, wise business strategy, and pervasive (到处存在的) economic and environmental regulation.‎ Simply Electrifying brings to life the stories of the people that made it all possible — from early pathfinders like Benjamin Franklin, Michael Faraday, James Clerk Maxwell, and Albert Einstein to innovators such as Samuel Morse, Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla. In modern times, business strategists and economic and environmental regulation driven by many, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Rachel Carson, and even President Barack Obama, have shaped how we use and understand electricity in crucial ways. Today, Elon Musk and others are on the edge of again changing the way we think about and interact with it.‎ Simply Electrifying is painstakingly researched and beautifully written, showing us how both profitmakers and policymakers must use a wideangle lens to truly understand the past and predict the future.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇广告，主要介绍了Simply Electrifying这本书。‎ ‎1．According to the passage, the book Simply Electrifying is written to tell us ________.‎ ‎ A．pioneering science of electricity ‎ B．significant journeys of electricity ‎ C．the people who invented electricity ‎ D．the research which was about electricity ‎ 解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第一段的“Simply Electrifying offers the comprehensive story of one of mankind's most important journeys”可知答案。‎ ‎2．Why is President Barack Obama mentioned in the book Simply Electrifying?‎ ‎ A．Because a policymaker is usually a top dog that can arouse the readers' interest.‎ ‎ B．Because a policymaker can help promote the better use of electricity.‎ ‎ C．Because policymakers can decide the future of the use of electricity on the market.‎ ‎ D．Because policymakers can take control of the economy through electricity.‎ ‎ 解析：选B　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In modern times, business strategists and economic ‎ and environmental regulation ... Barack Obama, have shaped how we use and understand electricity in crucial ways.”可知，由奥巴马等政要人物所倡导的商业策略以及环境管理制度已经让我们养成用关键的方式去使用和理解电力的习惯。所以这些政策的制定者能够促进人们正确地使用电。‎ B ‎(2019·南通七市模拟)‎ London‎ Zoo Set in the heart of Regents‎ ‎Park, London Zoo provides a great day out with a family friendly atmosphere. It has been entertaining visitors of all ages with a collection of over 80,000 animals as well as some fantastic shows and interactive experiences for over 150 years.‎ From the classic penguin feeding time to the insightful talks held in an authentic living rainforest there really is something for everyone to enjoy. There are fun and games in the kid's zone including a range of special exhibits designed to be as informative as they are exciting. Children are free to explore a treetop village, a secret underground world and the “Touch Zone” which provides a safe environment for them to interact with all of their favourite creatures. ‎ There is so much to do at London Zoo you may struggle to fit it all into one day! Your ticket includes priority entry access at no extra cost giving you more time to see one of the city's premier attractions. ‎ Important Information ‎* Disabled Access: Wheelchair access is available throughout the park; however, as the Zoo contains a lot of listed buildings some have minor restrictions.‎ ‎* Parking space subject to (取决于) availability. Only valid in conjunction with a paid for Zoo entry ticket.‎ ‎* Last admission is one hour before closing time.‎ ‎* Some animal exhibits may close up to 30 minutes before closing time.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦动物园的一些情况。‎ ‎3．According to the advertisement, London Zoo ________. ‎ ‎ A．provides an ideal place for families to hold talks in an rainforest ‎ B．combines entertainment and interactive experiences with creatures ‎ C．offers unlimited access to premier attractions with a little more charge ‎ D．caters to the curiosity of children with guided exploration and interactions ‎ 解析：选B　推理判断题。根据London Zoo这一版块的第二段可知，在这里既可以给动物喂食也有许多适合儿童的有趣活动。由此可知伦敦动物园将娱乐和与动物互动体验结合在一起。‎ ‎4．It can be learned from the passage that ________. ‎ ‎ A．visitors will be admitted to the zoo at their convenience ‎ B．drivers shall get parking space with a paid entry ticket ‎ C．late comers may miss some of the animal exhibits ‎ D．wheelchair users can have access to any building ‎ 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据全文最后一句“Some animal exhibits may close up to 30 minutes before closing time.”可知，一些动物展览可能会在闭馆前30分钟关闭，所以迟到的人可能会错过一些动物展览。‎ C SecondHand Finds It's hard to know what is worth buying at a garage sale. These can be of great value.‎ LARGE FURNITURE The key to buying big items is to wait until the end of the day. By then, the sellers are wondering how they are going to get that huge sofa back into the house.‎ PLASTIC AND WOODEN TOYS Many oldfashioned wooden toys are solid enough to be passed from generation to generation. Clean wooden and plastic toys with a mixture of bleach (漂白剂) or vinegar and hot water. But stay clear of stuffed animals, which are always hard to clean.‎ BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS Bikes can be a great find, but it's important to take them for a test drive before you buy. With scooters, if the frame is solid, you can often replace missing or worn parts(handlebar covers, brakes, wheels) for much less than the cost of new ones.‎ BABY GEAR New parents want to get rid of outgrown baby swings, high chairs and strollers as soon as possible, making them a garagesale staple. In case of future recalls, make sure the model number is still visible. Don't buy: secondhand car seats (the structure could have suffered from damage) and dropside cribs (落地式婴儿床)．‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇广告，主要介绍了一些二手物品的特点，给顾客提出一些购买建议。‎ ‎5．What can we learn from the passage?‎ ‎ A．Sofa sellers are always confused how they can sell their items out.‎ B．If the frame of the bike is solid, we can often replace anything missing or worn.‎ ‎ C．Stuffed animals are not recommended for they are always difficult to clean.‎ ‎ D．Car seats and dropside cribs are always outofdate and unfashionable.‎ ‎ 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据PLASTIC AND WOODEN TOYS中的“stay clear of stuffed animals, which are always hard to clean”可知毛绒玩具不要买，因为很难清洗。‎ ‎6．How does the writer recommend finds to buyers?‎ ‎ A．By introducing characteristics of items.‎ ‎ B．By offering detailed descriptions.‎ ‎ C．By telling different stories of the items.‎ ‎ D．By comparing items with others.‎ ‎ 解析：选A　推理判断题。阅读整篇文章可知作者是通过介绍物品的特点来给顾客推荐物品的。‎ D ‎(2019·扬、泰、南、淮、徐、宿、连模拟)‎ SUNSHINE KIDS™‎ We believe every kid deserves a childhood. The opportunity to be a kid. Sunshine in dark days. That's why we've partnered with The Sunshine Kids™.‎ The nonprofit Sunshine Kids™， established in 1982, is committed to bringing sunshine to young cancer patients' lives by providing positive group activities and emotional support, helping them do what kids are supposed to do — have fun and celebrate life. The foundation provides a variety of free programs and events for kids receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America.‎ Each year Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network members raise D|S2 million＋ through a wide variety of fundraisers and community events, and through ticket sales and contributions made at our annual Sales Convention.‎ The Sunshine Kids™ and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices look forward to the day when the Foundation will no longer need to exist. But until that day, both organizations remain dedicated to the cause.‎ Talk to your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent to see how you can bring sunshine into the lives of young cancer patients.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一个致力于给患癌症的孩子带来快乐和支持的非营利机构The Sunshine Kids™，呼吁大家积极参与到这个组织的活动中，给患儿带来更多的光明。‎ ‎7．According to the advertisement, the Sunshine Kids™ Foundation ________.‎ ‎ A．provides free medical treatment for kids with cancer ‎ B．is meant to bring joy and support to kids with cancer ‎ C．is funded by government budget and personal donations ‎ D．expects the very day when kids will be free from cancer ‎ 解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知Sunshine Kids™是一家非营利性机构，致力于为幼小的癌症患者提供积极的团体活动和情感支持。 ‎ ‎8．The purpose of the advertisement is to ________.‎ ‎ A．appeal to people to contribute to charity ‎ B．educate people on the importance of charity ‎ C．promote Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ‎ D．offer consultant service to the Sunshine Kids™‎ ‎ 解析：选A　写作意图题。全文最后一句话呼吁读者去联系这个家庭服务机构来获取更多关于如何给癌症患儿带去光明的信息，由此可知，本篇文章是号召更多人来参与到这个慈善项目中来。‎ E ‎(2019·盐城模拟)‎ How to Get the Best Hotel Deal Taking the entire family on vacation can add up quickly — flights, rental car, gas, meals, snacks, and, of course, hotels. However, by doing some research and using three_little_words,_you could end up saving a lot of money on accommodations.‎ First, search hotel booking sites like TripAdvisor or Expedia and check out the hotel rates in your location for the dates you would like to book. Take down all the prices you find online for that hotel. But even if you find a steal of a deal or “a special discount”， don't press the book button on the website just yet.‎ After researching prices online, experts say the best way to get the lowest hotel rate is to call the hotel directly — not any of the customer service or 1－800 numbers that could be listed as a contact number, especially for a chain hotel. Then you're going to drop some magic words. While you might be tempted to ask for “the best deal” or “the lowest rate”， your secret weapon here is to use the phrase“cheapest nonrefundable rate”. According to experts at Travel ＋ Leisure, that phrase triggers hotel staff to search for the room that will cost you the least for your vacation.‎ If you do end up trying to negotiate a better price, mention the numbers you found online and then reduce those prices by 20 percent. Apparently hotels pay a hefty fee to be listed on hotel booking sites, and that 20 percent could actually mean more money than they would get if you booked through one of them.‎ Just don't wait until the last minute to score a deal, because that can lead to paying more, not less. Fred Lalonde, founder of the travel service Hopper, told Travel ＋ Leisure that the best deals ‎ on hotels are usually available two to three months ahead of the vacation date, potentially saving you more than D|S270 for an eightday stay. ‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。带全家去度假，各种费用会大幅度地提高。最好的获得便宜的住所的方法是直接打电话给目标酒店，与之讨价还价。‎ ‎9．What does the underlined part “three little words” in Paragraph 1 refer to?‎ ‎ A．A special discount.‎ ‎ B．The best deal. ‎ ‎ C．The lowest rate.‎ ‎ D．Cheapest nonrefundable rate. ‎ ‎ 解析：选D　词义猜测题。第二、三段是对画线词所在句子的展开论述，其中第二段对应画线词所在句中的“doing some research”，第三段对应“using three little words”。由第三段第三句中的“to use the phrase ‘cheapest nonrefundable rate’”可知本题答案为D项。‎ ‎10．According to the passage, the preferred way to get the best hotel deal is to ________.‎ ‎ A．call the target hotels to bargain with the staff ‎ B．collect and compare the prices found online ‎ C．book hotels just before your departure time ‎ D．turn to hotel booking sites for a discount ‎ 解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第三段中“After researching prices online, experts say the best way to get the lowest hotel rate is to call the hotel directly ... Then you're going to drop some magic words.”可知，最好的方式是直接打电话给目标酒店，与之讨价还价。故选A。‎