1、高考英语全国通用版培优精准训练6周第一周练(一)第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AIs there really a place that you have a strong desire to visit,whatever the expense?If so,youre in my shoes.The following places are most probably your best choices.Bora BoraThis Polynesian paradise of
2、fers one the chance to live like a native Polynesian.The clear open sky and the calm waters offer one the unique opportunity to observe diverse marine life with little difficulty.Many resorts are built on the Island and offer different tours and experiences.The Rainbow MountainsThese geographic wond
3、ers look as if they were painted with a giant paintbrush.The bright and vivid colors stand in sharp contrast to the surrounding greenery.As extraordinary as they are,these mountains are a part of our world.One can find them in Chinas Danxia Landform Geological Park.Such a variety of colors do exist
4、in the real world.Milford SoundIts one of New Zealands largest fjords(峡湾) carved by glaciers during the ice age.Tourists can go canoeing in a river that flows into mini lakes.Hiking here places one among some of the most vivid and beautiful scenery in the world.Adventurers can feel like explorers wh
5、o have stepped into a hidden world.The natural beauty here is enough to make one realize the true magnificence of our world.The Galapagos IslandsThe Galapagos Islands consist of 13 volcanic islands and six smaller islands.Although known for Darwins visit,theyre more attractive than one might imagine
6、.There are 900 species of animals found in these islands.200 of these species are specific to the islands.The blue waters and the specific wildlife should attract more travelers to this paradise.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章推荐了值得去旅游、探索的四个地方。1The Rainbow Mountains will offer visitors a chance to _Awatch changing c
7、olors of rainbowsBtake photos in the thick forestCappreciate geographic wondersDpaint mountains with various colors答案C细节理解题。根据The Rainbow Mountains部分中的These geographic wonders look as if they were painted with a giant paintbrush及下文的内容可知,彩虹山是中国丹霞地貌地质公园,七彩斑斓的山给人视觉上的震撼。2What attracts visitors to the Ga
8、lapagos Islands most?ADarwins visit.BDiverse wildlife.CBeautiful small islands.DThe eruption of volcanoes.答案B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的There are 900 species of animals found in these islands.and the specific wildlife should attract more travelers to this paradise可知,加拉帕戈斯群岛因达尔文的到访而闻名,然而吸引游客的是岛上丰富的物种,尤其是野生动物。3Whe
9、re should you go if you want to hike in New Zealand?ABora Bora.BMilford Sound.CThe Galapagos Islands.DThe Rainbow Mountains.答案B细节理解题。根据Milford Sound部分中的Its one of New Zealands largest fjords以及Hiking here places one among some of the most vivid and beautiful scenery in the world可知选B项。B(2018南宁市摸底联考)Wo
10、rking up a credit score for Walter Cavanagh has got to be a mathematical nightmarethe man has nearly 1,500 valid credit cards to his name and holds the Guinness Record for the most credit cards.Mr.Plastic Fantastica title given to him by Guinness World Recordsis also the proud owner of the worlds lo
11、ngest wallet,which can hold about 800 cards.But he uses it only to carry a few cards,while the rest are safely kept in bank safedeposit boxes.Cavanagh started collecting credit cards in the late 1960s.“One of my best friends and I made a silly bet:the guy who could collect the most credit cards by t
12、he end of the year would win dinner,” he said.“I got 143 cards by the end of the year,and my friend gathered 138.” After winning that bet,Cavanagh decided to simply keep going with his unusual collection.He got credit cards from gas stations,airlines,bars,and even ice cream stores.If theres one card
13、 missing from Cavanaghs collection,its that from the Newberry Company.They repulsed his application for a card in the early 1970s,even though hed collected over 100 by then.They said he had too much credit.Therefore,so far he hasnt had a Newberry card in his collection.Cavanagh hasnt stopped applyin
14、g for new cardshes held the Guinness Record since 1971 and has no intention of letting go of it.He copies whole pages from a US.directory of businesses and keeps sending applications.If he receives a rejection,he writes back to the company explaining his goal and ambition.But he doesnt count useless
15、 cards in his total collection.Thanks to all the cards to his name,Cavanagh has access to about $1.7 million at any moment.Despite this privilege,he has managed to maintain an excellent credit score.The 72yearold retired financial planner and credit expert has only one piece of advice to share:“Neve
16、r use a card to buy anything you cant pay off in a couple of months.If you dont have the_discipline,you shouldnt have the cards.”【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了沃尔特卡瓦纳拥有将近1 500张信用卡,信用额度高达170万美元,创下世界纪录。4Cavanagh began to collect credit cards when he _Aowned a very long walletBmade a bet with his friendCwanted to c
17、reate a Guinness RecordDwas treated to dinner by his friend答案B细节理解题。根据第二段中的Cavanagh started collecting credit cards.would win dinner,”he said可知,自从跟朋友打赌后,卡瓦纳就开始收集信用卡了。5What does the underlined word “repulsed” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ARejected. BRecalled.CRepeated. DRecognized.答案A词义猜测题。根据第三段中的The
18、y said he had.in his collection可知,卡瓦纳没有Newberry Company的卡,表明他的申请被拒绝了,故选A项。6What do the underlined words “the discipline” in the last paragraph probably refer to?AHaving many cards to your own name.BBuying things by card and paying off in time.CManaging to own more privileges for your card.DUsing a c
19、ard to buy things as many times as possible.答案B代词指代题。根据最后一段中的Never use a card to buy anything you cant pay off in a couple of months可知,卡瓦纳建议人们:如果几个月内无法偿还信用卡,那人们最好别用信用卡购物,故选B项。7What do we know about Cavanaghs cards?ASome of them are useless.BThey are safely kept in his long wallet.CThey have brought
20、him fame and privilege.DFewer new cards are added to his collections.答案C推理判断题。根据第一段中的holds the Guinness Record for the most credit cards及倒数第二段中的Despite this privilege可知,卡瓦纳收藏的信用卡给他带来荣誉并且也使他享有一些特权。C A spinal cord(脊髓) injury doesnt have to be deadly to be lifealtering.According to the Mayo Clinic,dama
21、ge to any part of the cord will affect bodily functions below the site of the injury.A vehicle accident or a hard fall can have the same traumatic effect as a major athletic injury.Many athletes,both elite and recreational,put themselves at risk of a spinal cord injury without even knowing it.With t
22、hat picture in mind,you can probably guess the types of movement that put your spine at risk.One is jumping or dropping a relatively long distance.If youre falling,think of a cat and try to land on your feet.Land with knees bent.Research shows that landing with bent knees greatly minimizes the impac
23、t of a fall.Dont voluntarily jump off curbs,picnic tables or fences if you havent practiced jumping from those heights.Even if its only a threefoot drop,the backbone can twist,you can stiffen up,and your feet can slide out upon landingthere are just too many accidents in the making.Impact injuries c
24、an be more serious than people realize.A piece of bone can break off a vertebra (椎骨),becoming a small sharp object dangerously close to the nerves coming from the spinal cord.After a crash,whether its on a bike,a pair of skates,a vehicle,or in a game,take a few minutes to assess things.If theres a s
25、harp pain in your back,wait a few moments to see if it subsidesIf not,and if the back pain is too strong to bear,get immediate medical assistance.Another way to protect your spinal cord:work out.The backbone is supported by numerous ligaments (韧带)If these ligaments are strong and flexible because th
26、eyve been regularly stretched as well as strengthened with resistance work,that will help protect the stability of the spine and the spinal cord within it.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了预防脊髓受伤的一些知识。8What is the text mainly about?AHow to avoid a spinal cord injury.BSome myths of a spinal cord injury.CWays to dete
27、ct sources of backache.DWhy athletes tend to have their spine injured.答案A主旨大意题。文章谈到脊髓受伤的严重后果,这种伤痛的多发性,造成这种伤的场合并给出相应的应对和预防建议,故选A项。9Which of the following does the author suggest?AStanding up slowly after a bike crash.BPracticing dropping off skates for recreation.CBending your knees upon landing if y
28、ou fall.DJumping off fences to perfect your parkours skill.答案C细节理解题。由第三段中的try to land on your feet.the impact of a fall可知,作者是在建议读者在不小心摔落时,尽量屈膝着地因为这样会大大降低伤害。10Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “subsides” in Paragraph 6?AReflects. BReturns.CDecreases. DOccurs.答案C词义猜测题。由后一句中的If not
29、,and if the back pain is too strong to bear可知,作者上文建议的是:如果后背刺痛,稍等几分钟来观察这种刺痛是否会减轻(Decreases)。DAs summer approaches,many of us are looking ahead to relaxing days by the pool.New research suggests there is something other than water there.Though we all suspect its there,its not easy to assess how much u
30、rine(尿) there is in a particular swimming pool (the existence of a chemical that changes color when you urinate is an urban legend)But it is not an insignificant public health question.So a team of chemists at the University of Alberta in Canada has devised a new way to estimate the amount by measur
31、ing levels of an artificial sweetener commonly present in peoples urine.The chemists sampled 29 pools and hot tubs in British Columbia and Alberta,and found the artificial sweetener,called acesulfame potassium,in every one.In one residential,110,000gallon pool,they estimated the amount of urine to b
32、e nearly eight gallons,enough to fill the trash can you keep under the kitchen counter.Acesulfame potassium is often found in condiments,drinks,desserts,toothpaste and chewing gum.Its an ideal proxy(代表) for urine,said Lindsay Blackstock,a graduate student who helped lead the study,because it passes through the body without being metab
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