1、届高考英语浙江专版一轮复习练习选修8Unit5知能演练轻松闯关含答案解析阅读提速练阅读理解AWhile beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work,lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for peace on your vacation,we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索)Lake SevanLake Se
2、van is situated in the central part of Armenia,in the Gegharkunik Province.It is the largest lake in Armenia,located 6,234ft above sea level.Along the lake shore,there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake such as windsurfing,swimming and sunbathi
3、ng.While there,do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments,the Sevanavank monastery,and it offers a great view of the lake as well.Paravani LakeParavani Lake,located 6,801ft above sea level,is in the south of Georgia,near the Javakheti Plateau.At this level,altitude sickness can occu
4、r and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly,or bring medication for altitude sickness.Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience.The lake is best known for fishing.Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.Lake CildirLake Cildir is located
5、in the Ardahan Province,east Turkey,near the borders with Georgia and Armenia.It is a large freshwater lake of eastern Turkey,and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction.Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus.The lake freezes during late November.If the winter is not
6、 extremely cold,you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.Lake VanLake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list,the largest lake in Turkey.Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there.Its situated 5,380ft above sea level
7、,and unique to many lakes around the world,the water is high in salt content.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了供人们度假的好去处高加索地区的一些湖泊。1If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake,you can go to_ALake Cildir BParavani LakeCLake Sevan DLake VanC解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“do not forget to visit one of
8、the famous cultural monuments,the Sevanavank monastery”可知,度假期间如果你想参观历史性建筑可以到Lake Sevan。故选C。2What is special about Lake Van?AIts water is high in salt.BIt is a volcanic lake.CIt is globally the largest lake.DIt is surrounded by mountains.A解析:细节理解题。根据第五段中的“and unique to many lakes around the world,the
9、 water is high in salt content”可知,Lake Van的特色是湖水的盐度高。故选A。3What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Paravani Lake?ALack of medicine.BVolcano eruptions.CAltitude sickness.DLow temperature all the year.C解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At this level,altitude sickness can occur and it is a good i
10、dea to be prepared to adapt to it properly,or bring medication for altitude sickness.”可知,在游览Paravani Lake时,游客们最有可能面临的挑战就是高原反应。故选C。BI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when
11、 I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters.The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep(陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for anoth
12、er person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a man entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase(楼梯). I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were al
13、ready down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept ho
14、lding open. I looked back, thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually hold
15、ing the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry(彬彬有礼)【解题导语】在这个忙碌的现代社会,彬彬有礼、体贴他人的品质变得尤为珍贵。作者讲述了自己经历的一件事情,并赞扬了这种良好的品质。4What is the mea
16、ning of the underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 1?AA brave action. BSacrifice spirit.CA considerate action. DSelfish behavior.C解析:词义猜测题。根据下文故事中的男人为作者让路并且开门可推测出,这是一种体贴的行为,故选C项。A项意为“勇敢的行为”;B项意为“牺牲精神”;D项意为“自私的行为”。5What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him?AHe was in a hurry.BHe would wait for her.CHe would pass her rudely.DHe was a m
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