2020届高考英语二轮培优新专题限时检测（十六）阅读理解A篇送分练（一）

2020届高考英语二轮培优新专题限时检测（十六）阅读理解A篇送分练（一）

专题限时检测（十六） 阅读理解A篇送分练(一)‎ ‎(共5篇，限时25分钟)‎ A Corfu‎, ‎Greece Corfu‎ may be wellknown for its party atmosphere, but it's beneath the surface of its shining Mediterranean waters that things get really lively.‎ Here, you can put on your diving equipment on the beach and head out into the bay where you'll find a rock wall reaching to depths of around 30 meters, sheltering a wide variety of impressive wildlife. ‎ Normandy‎, ‎France As one of the most fascinating dive sites in the world, the shores off the coast of Normandy in France offer divers a look into the destruction of the Second World War's most memorable battle.‎ This Normandy dive is a beautiful, yet haunting view into the past, the dark and cloudy waters only adding to the fascinating atmosphere of the location. ‎ Lanzarote‎, ‎Spain Out on the eastern reaches of the Atlantic Ocean, Lanzarote sits in the Canary Islands and is the finest of the lots when it comes to diving. ‎ An active volcanic island. The explosive power of Lanzarote has carved out some truly beautiful landscapes over the years, both above and below the water's surface. Just off the coast of the island, you'll find deep rock walls, caves and trenches; striking, dramatic and teeming with (遍布) life.‎ Lofoten‎, ‎Norway Set in the southern reaches of the Arctic Ocean, the waters that surround the Lofoten Islands of Norway are teeming with life. The Lofoten‎ ‎Islands offer striking scenery as a backdrop to your Arctic diving adventure.‎ Beneath the waves, Lofoten is just as magnificent. Large species of coral, plants, fishes, crustaceans (甲壳纲动物) and jellyfish all call the waters around Lofoten home, making for some truly breathtaking diving experiences.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了欧洲四个著名的潜水胜地。‎ ‎1．Where should people go to enjoy scenery produced by volcanos?‎ ‎ A．Lanzarote, Spain.　　　 B．Normandy, France.‎ ‎ C．Lofoten‎, ‎Norway. D．Corfu‎, ‎Greece.‎ ‎ 解析：选A　细节理解题。根据Lanzarote, Spain部分中的“An active volcanic island. The explosive power of Lanzarote has carved out some truly beautiful landscapes”‎ 可知，人们在西班牙的兰萨罗特岛可以欣赏到火山造就的景色。故选A。‎ ‎2．What do the four places have in common?‎ ‎ A．They all feature deep rock walls.‎ ‎ B．They are all home to rare wildlife.‎ ‎ C．They are all diving destinations.‎ ‎ D．They all have some historical background.‎ ‎ 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据Corfu, Greece部分中的“you can put on your diving equipment on the beach and head out into the bay”， Normandy, France部分中的“As one of the most fascinating dive sites in the world”，Lanzarote, Spain部分中的“is the finest of the lots when it comes to diving”和Lofoten, Norway部分中的“your Arctic diving adventure”“breathtaking diving experiences”可知，这四个地方的共同之处在于它们都是潜水胜地。故选C。‎ B The Kids' Farm While kids visit vegetable plots and animal contact areas, they will learn that most of the food we eat every day comes from farms, and that taking care of animals takes time, commitment and knowledge. ‎ Kids can see our cows, donkeys, goats, alpacas, pigs, etc. and learn all about looking after farm animals. At the Caring Corral, they will have a chance to touch cows and donkeys under staff members' supervision. ‎ Please Note：‎ ‎●Any time you touch an animal there is a risk of spreading germs (细菌). Visitors to the Kids' Farm should wash their hands after touching the animals.‎ ‎●The Caring Corral is open only when the staff are available; hours are limited.‎ ‎●The Kids' Farm uses pizza to teach kids how many kinds of food grow. Handson exhibits show how pizza ingredients go from the farm to the pizza. The Pizza‎ ‎Garden has sliceshaped plots of growing ingredients, including tomatoes, wheat and herbs.‎ ‎●The 22footwide Giant Pizza gives kids a place to play with oversized toppings and each other.‎ ‎●During the busier season (beginning in June), a free shuttle picks up visitors in need of a lift at the Kids' Farm and drops them off at Panda Plaza/Bus Lot from ‎11 a．m. to 6 p．m.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了孩子们在参观Kids' Farm 时会有什么收获以及参观时的注意事项。‎ ‎3. What do visitors need to do before visiting the Caring Corral?‎ ‎ A．Wash their hands.‎ ‎ B．Make a reservation.‎ ‎ C．Check on its opening time.‎ ‎ D．Read the instructions on safety.‎ ‎ 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据Please Note 部分中的“The Caring Corral is open only when the staff are available; hours are limited.”可知，Caring Corral 只有在农场员工有空的时候才会开放，而且开放时间是有限制的。由此可知，游客在参观Caring Corral 之前需要确认其开放时间。故选C。‎ ‎4．Why does the author write this passage?‎ ‎ A．To seek sponsors for the Kids' Farm.‎ ‎ B．To provide information about the Kids' Farm.‎ ‎ C．To encourage kids to protect plants and animals.‎ ‎ D．To show kids how pizza and farms are connected.‎ ‎ 解析：选B　写作意图题。阅读全文可知，本文主要介绍了孩子们在参观Kids' Farm时可以从中学到什么以及参观时的注意事项。由此可知，作者写作本文就是为了提供一些关于Kids' Farm的信息，故选B。‎ C ‎(2019·镇江模拟)Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it's increasingly easy to find that you've bought a product that includes smart home features. So what does a modern smart home look like, and how can you start building one? You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.‎ ecobee 4‎ ‎* Measuring both occupancy and temperature, its sensors signal your ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode. ‎ ‎* It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easytofollow installation guide and an inapp stepbystep walkthrough.‎ ‎* Easily adjust temperature using your voice with builtin Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.‎ Amazon Smart Plug ‎* Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control.‎ ‎* Schedule appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you're away.‎ ‎* It's simple to set up and use. Plug it in, open the Alexa app, and start using your voice.‎ The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb ‎* It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control.‎ ‎* Schedule your own custom lighting scenes. Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a preset time.‎ ‎* To install, simply screw (拧紧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location.‎ ‎* Control smartbulbequipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue app.‎ August Smart Lock Pro ‎* It works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately). ‎ ‎* Control keyless access. It locks automatically behind you, and unlocks as you approach.‎ ‎* Install it in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver (螺丝刀)．‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几种家庭智能小物件，以及它们各自的特点和功能。‎ ‎5．What do the four gadgets have in common?‎ ‎ A．Useful Philips Hue apps.‎ ‎ B．Beautiful lighting scenes.‎ ‎ C．Easy installation and simple setup.‎ D．Pleasant temperature.‎ ‎ 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据ecobee 4中的第二点；Amazon Smart Plug中的第三点；The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb中的第三点；August Smart Lock Pro中的第三点，可知它们都易于安装且设置简单，故选C。‎ ‎6. This passage is intended to________.‎ ‎ A．introduce the gadgets of smart home ‎ B．provide advice on home decoration ‎ C．compare the gadgets with others ‎ D．show the popularity of the gadgets ‎ 解析：选A　写作意图题。根据第一段可知，文章旨在介绍几种家庭智能小物件的特点和功能，故选A。‎ D ‎(2019·苏州模拟)‎ World's best beaches：2019 TripAdvisor award winners NO. 1 Clearwater Beach It lies in America, about a fortyminute drive west of Tampa. It impresses travelers with two and a half miles of sugarwhite sand, crystalclear waters and ‎ gentle Gulf wind. The beach offers calm, shallow water making it an ideal playground for tourists. ‎ ‎*Bargain hotel nearby: Pier House 60 Marina Hotel, from $293 per night ‎*Airfare: As low as $71 roundtrip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa)‎ No. 2 ‎Siesta‎ ‎Beach Just south of Sarasota, Siesta‎ ‎Beach on Siesta Key is known for its eightmile stretch of sugarfine, quartzwhite sand. It's also a great spot for kids to collect seashells and sand dollars.‎ ‎* Bargain hotel nearby: Tropical Beach Resorts. from$295 per night ‎*Airfare: As low as $238 roundtrip from EWR (Newark) to SRQ (Sarasota)‎ No. 3 Ka'anapali Beach ‎ Among the most visited beach in West Maui, this area is a popular spot for quiet relaxation or water sports. It's also famous for the daily cliff diving ceremony off the beach's northernmost cliffs known as Black Rock.‎ ‎ * Bargain hotel nearby: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, from $289 per night ‎* Airfare: As low as $382 roundtrip from SFO (San Francisco) to OGG (Kahului)‎ No. 4 ‎South‎ ‎Beach ‎ People watching is a great pastime in Miami's South‎ ‎Beach, which draws celebrities and models. Travelers love the wide, fine, white sandcovered beaches as well as the surrounding area, known for wild nightlife and excellent restaurants.‎ ‎* Bargain hotel nearby: Room Mate Lord Balfour, from $264 per night ‎* Great airfare: As low as $107 roundtrip from LGA (New York) to MIA (Miami)‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国四个很棒的沙滩，包括这四个沙滩的特点、住宿及收费、交通情况及费用等。‎ ‎7. Siesta‎ ‎Beach is different from the other three beaches in that ________ .‎ ‎ A．tourists enjoy an exciting sport ‎ B．fine sugarwhite sand covers it ‎ C．many famous persons visit it ‎ D．children have more great fun ‎ 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据No.2 Siesta Beach部分中的“It's also a great spot for kids to collect seashells and sand dollars.”可知，该沙滩是个让孩子们收集海贝壳和海胆的好地方，所以孩子们在这里能玩得很开心，而其他三个沙滩没有涉及这一点，故选D。‎ ‎8. How much may they pay at least if Mr. and Mrs. Smith from Chicago visit a beach?‎ ‎ A．$364.　B．$435.　　C．$579.　　D．$657.‎ ‎ 解析：选B　细节理解题。根据NO.1 Clearwater Beach部分中的“Bargain hotel nearby: Pier ‎ House 60 Marina Hotel, from$293 per night” “Airfare：As low as $71 roundtrip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa)”可知，史密斯夫妇二人的飞机交通费最低应当是71×2＝142(美元)，另外酒店费用是每晚293美元起，所以最少应该是293＋142 ＝435(美元)。故选B。E ‎(2019·徐州、淮安、连云港模拟)‎ IT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU BLUE IN THE FACE Time to take a stand against overpriced watches with the Stauer Urban Blue, now only $29.‎ You need a new watch ... The one you are wearing was made when Nixon was in office, but extravagantlypriced watches that add zeros just because of a wellknown name are an insult to your logic. It's absolutely possible to have the highest quality, precision classic timepiece without the high and mighty price tag. Here comes the Stauer Urban Blue.‎ Packed with highend watch performance and style, minus the highend price tag.‎ It's everything a highend watch should be: Sturdy stainless steel and genuine leather construction, precision timing that's accurate to four seconds a day － that's more precise than a 27jewel automatic watch priced at over $6,000.‎ Your great escape from the overpriced watch craze. ‎ At Stauer, we go directly to the source (cutting out the middleman), and engineer our own watch designs. This means we can offer a top quality timepiece that happens to only cost the same as two wellmade cocktails at your favorite bar. So, while we're busy revolutionizing the watch industry to bring you more real value, you can take your own stand against overpriced watches with the Urban Blue. 　　‎ Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. ‎ Wear the Urban Blue for 30 days. If you're not convinced that you achieved excellence for less, send it back for a refund of the item price. The Urban Blue is one of our fastest sellers. It takes six months to engineer this watch, so don't wait.‎ Limited to the first 1，900 responders to this ad only. ‎ Stauer Urban Blue Watch ‎ Offer Code Price $29 ＋ S&P Save $170‎ ‎180018591843‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一款手表的特点和这款手表值得拥有的理由。‎ ‎9. What is the selling point of the Urban Blue?‎ ‎ A．It was made when Nixon was in office.‎ ‎ B．It is the most precise watch in the world.‎ ‎ C．It is designed by the company's own engineers.‎ ‎ D．It is high in quality but amazingly low in price.‎ ‎ 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第一、第二和第三个小标题中的“Only $‎29”‎“highend watch performance and style”“escape from the overpriced watch craze”以及第一个小标题下的“It's absolutely possible ... without the high and mighty price tag.”可知，它的卖点在于它是一款物美价廉的手表。‎ ‎10. To guarantee customers' satisfaction, the watch producer promises that ________.‎ ‎ A．they will reduce the engineering time in the future ‎ B．they will sell the watch always at a price of $29‎ ‎ C．customers can wear the watch on trial for 3 months ‎ D．customers can return the watch for a full refund within 30 days ‎ 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第四个小标题中的“Wear the Urban Blue for 30 days. If you're not convinced that you achieved excellence for less, send it back for a refund of the item price.”可知，如果你佩戴这款表三十天还不满意，仍可全额退款。故选D。‎