高考英语补充训练美国高中阅读理解训练整理4.docx

1、高考英语补充训练美国高中阅读理解训练整理4 2020新高考英语补充训练美国高中阅读理解训练整理4Passage1 This passage is adapted from David P. Hill, Roy A. Bailey, James W. Hendley II, Peter H. Stauffer, Mae Marcaida, Californias Restless Giant: The Long Valley Caldera. 2014 by U.S. Geological Survey.Long Valley Caldera cumulative earthquakes bet

2、ween 1983 and 2015, USGS. The vertical bars on the graphs above correspond with the left-side y-axis and represent the number of earthquakes per week. The thicker gray line indicates the cumulative number of earthquakes and corresponds with the right-side y-axis.1. As used in line 10, depression mos

3、t nearly means A. dejection. B. decrease. C. crater. D. trouble.2. The authors use the phrase as recently as 600 years ago (line 22) primarily to A. suggest that there will be another eruption this century. B. convey a sense of the magnitude of geologic time. C. communicate irony, because 600 years

4、ago is not recent. D. indicate that the word recently is a relative term.3. As used in line 38, temblor most nearly means A. drum. B. earthquake. C. eruption. D. caldera.4. What is the reason geologists have increased their monitoring of the Long Valley Caldera? A. It has been more than 150 years si

5、nce the last eruption. B. Eruptions happen frequently in volcanic chains of such size. C. The area is experiencing geologic activity indicative of an impending eruption. D. The swelling of the caldera may damage the sensitive geodetic equipment.5. Which choice provide the best evidence for the answe

6、r to the previous question? A. Lines 19-24 (The volcanicmid-1800s) B. Lines 38-39 (That temblorCalifornia) C. Lines 58-60 (Today,caldera) D. Lines 70-72 (Such emissionseruptions)6. In the context of the passage as a whole, what is the primary purpose of the last paragraph? A. To suggest that geologi

7、sts believe danger from an eruption is not imminent B. To explain how quickly geologic unrest can turn into a catastrophic eruption C. To warn of the dire impact of another eruption like Mount St. Helens D. To emphasize the impact of the earthquakes discussed earlier in the passage7. It can be infer

8、red from the passage that Mammoth Mountain A. erupted most recently around 600 years ago. B. is an active volcano that the USGS is monitoring for early signs of eruption. C. shows signs that the larger volcanic system to which it belongs is still active. D. was formed 760,000 years ago by pyroclasti

9、c flows from a volcanic eruption.8. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A. Lines 1-5 (About 760,000surface.) B. Lines 19-24 (The volcanic systemmid-1800s) C. Lines 25-27 (Although nofrequently.) D. Lines 75-77 (However, symptomsCaldera)9. Which of the fol

10、lowing situations is most analogous to the recent swelling of the Long Valley Caldera? A. Many small tremors along a particular fault precede a large, magnitude 8 earthquake. B. A scientist discovers a new species of insect by chance while observing snakes in the Amazon rainforest. C. Bad road condi

11、tions cause a collision between two cars, and poor visibility contributes to a multi-car pile-up. D. A doctor is unable to give a definitive diagnosis to a patient after assessing symptoms typical of a particular disease.10. Which of the following claims is supported by information in the graph? A.

12、Long Valley Caldera had experienced more than 120,000 cumulative earthquakes by 2015. B. Long Valley Caldera experienced roughly 30,000 earthquakes per week in 1990. C. By 2012, Long Valley Caldera had experienced 1.2 cumulative earthquakes. D. By 1988, Long Valley Caldera had experienced over 2,500

13、 cumulative earthquakes.Passage2 The passage that follows is adapted from a 1907 novel that follows the actions of an English baronet who, using a secret identity, leads a group of wealthy Englishmen in daring rescues of members of the French aristocracy during the Reign of Terror.1. The passage as

14、a whole is primarily concerned with A. considering the reasons behind a set of exploits. B. examining the causes of a revolution. C. comparing the self-confidence of two different men. D. questioning the ruthlessness of a government.2. Based on the information in the passage, it can be inferred that

15、 the when the Comtesse escaped, the people in the nearby crowd did not approach her cart because A. the cart was moving too quickly. B. they feared arrest and death by guillotine. C. the woman driving the cart was known to be violent. D. they were afraid of contracting a disease.3. Which choice prov

16、ides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A. Lines 51-55 (And thisguillotine) B. Lines 65-70 (Then camechildren) C. Lines 70-72 (the coveredhandle) D. Lines 75-78 (Sheplague)4. As used in line 14, designated most nearly means A. budgeted. B. chosen. C. classed. D. illustrated.5

17、. In context, the phrase pull the hare from between the teeth of the hound (lines 32-33) refers chiefly to A. dangerous English hunting customs. B. plans to avenge the deaths of innocent Englishmen. C. delivering members of the French aristocracy from harm. D. the cruelty of French nobles toward rev

18、olutionaries.6. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A. Lines 37-40 (Faithgo) B. Lines 46-48 (Their nationalitythem) C. Lines 48-51 (Anyonenationality) D. Lines 61-64 (It hadperhaps)7. In lines 41-46, the Comtesse is best described as A. critical. B. anxio

19、us. C. relieved. D. perplexed.8. As used in line 52, bearded most nearly means A. camouflaged. B. braved. C. embellished. D. masked.9. Lines 73-78 provide a contrast between A. tranquility and turmoil. B. traditionalism and modernity. C. freedom and ignorance. D. austerity and hysteria.10. The use o

20、f italics in line 86 primarily serves to emphasize a perceived distinction between A. the reasons behind one mans actions and those behind his companions actions. B. the effectiveness of two different methods of carrying out the same plan. C. honest, noble motivations for rescue and rescue for monet

21、ary gain. D. a desire for adventure and a desire for public admiration and praise.Passage3 This passage is adapted from Daniel J. Boorstin, The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination. 1992 by Daniel J. Boorstin.1. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Publi

22、c baths in Roman society provided not only sanitary facilities but also social and cultural gathering places. B. Roman architecture rejected the exterior-based Greek traditions in favor of large, public, interior spaces. C. The large curved spaces that concrete made possible in Roman architecture we

23、re more appropriate for civic than for religious functions. D. A combination of civic need and innovation in building materials led Romans to great architectural innovation.2. In the first paragraph (lines 1-14), what is the most likely reason the author mentions Greek temple architecture? A. To sho

24、w how Roman architectural innovations improved upon the earlier Greek traditions B. To locate the new trends in architecture developed by the Romans within architectural history C. To prove that Roman architects were more creative in their imagining of interior space than Greek architects D. To argu

25、e that the new interior spaces created by Romans were better suited to religious architecture than Greek temples were3. As used in line 7, omnipresent most nearly means A. large. B. pervasive. C. eternal. D. imposing.4. The author implies that which of the following was critical to Roman architectur

26、al developments? A. The need for large, interior spaces where urban culture could be expressed B. The convenience of public baths to people of all social strata C. The development over time of construction techniques using concrete D. The rapid expansion of baths into community and cultural centers5

27、. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A. Lines 5-6 (Theyspaces) B. Lines 15-18 (Thiserror) C. Lines 22-27 (Whilemystery) D. Lines 42-47 (Othersthousand)6. What is the primary purpose of the third paragraph (lines 19-27) in relation to the structure of the

28、 passage as a whole? A. To introduce a need that gave rise to innovations described elsewhere in the passage B. To reinforce a contrast mentioned in the first paragraph and provide additional detail C. To emphasize the mysterious nature of the innovations discussed in the passage D. To dismiss an ea

29、rlier thesis in favor of the one described in the following paragraphs7. As used in line 31, anticipated most nearly means A. foreshadowed. B. expected. C. prevented. D. enjoyed.8. It can be inferred from the description of public baths in the last paragraph that A. a visit to the bath might be quit

30、e different from a visit to a modern bath. B. they were much like modern gyms; patrons would first exercise, then bathe. C. Romans believed in the benefits of exposing oneself to a variety of temperatures. D. the convenience of having so many activities in one location is unparalleled in history.9.

31、The author believes that the most exemplary Roman baths provided A. a venue for architectural experimentation. B. important sanitary facilities for citizens. C. fine arts enrichment to the public. D. community gathering spaces.10. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? A. Lines 15-18 (This granderror) B. Lines 21-22 (And the newcities) C. Lines 32-34 (Grand publicprovin