1、学年高中新三维一轮复习英语译林版选修八 Unit 4 高考拆组训练选修八 Unit 4 高考拆组训练板块练(一)阅读理解组块训练练速度(限时:35分钟).阅读理解ATop 4 Beautiful Bookstores in the WorldCity Lights Bookstore, San Francisco, United StatesCity Lights, a bookstorepublisher combination specializing in world literature, arts and politics, is still one of the worlds gr
2、eatest bookshops since its establishment in 1953. It became wellknown for publishing Allen Ginsbergs influential poem Howl and Other Poems. Having been a gathering place for American literary icons (偶像), like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, this “Literary Landmark” attracts book lovers from across
3、the country and around the world.El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOccupying a 1920s theatre in the citys downtown, El Ateneo Grand Splendid has kept the original furnishings original balconies, painted ceilings, shining carvings and deep red stage curtains and added books. The former
4、 theatre boxes became reading rooms. Putting your fingers to pages, enjoying the cosy atmosphere of the cafe on the stage between red velvet curtains, will be definitely perfect time.Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal First opened in 1906, it is in Portugals second city, Porto. Its front with a beautif
5、ul design, complicated decoration and volumes of books attract many admirers. The lazy red staircase is the centerpiece of this amazing shop, which winds up to the first floor like a flower. Books are available in English, Portuguese and French. A small cafe upstairs is a great place to quietly read
6、 your new book and enjoy a selection of coffees, wine and cigars.Shakespeare & Company, Paris, FranceOriginally established in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, it is a combination of a bookstore and a reading library, specializing in Englishlanguage literature. In the 1920s, the store was a meeting point for l
7、iterary icons such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. Located in the 5th District, in Pariss Left Bank, the current store was opened in 1951, named after and in honor of the earlier store closed during World War . It is a cosy place to admire the packed shelves and poetic posters.1In w
8、hich bookstore can people admire the flowerlike staircase in the center?ACity Lights. BEl Ateneo Grand Splendid.CLivraria Lello. DShakespeare & Company.解析:选C细节理解题。根据第三家书店下的“which winds up to the first floor like a flower”可知答案为C项。2What is El Ateneo Grand Splendid noted for compared with the other thr
9、ee bookstores?AIts furnishings. BIts beauty.CIts location. DIts comfortableness.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第二家书店下的“Occupying a 1920s theatre in the citys downtown, El Ateneo Grand Splendid has kept the original furnishings”可知,这家书店的特色就是保留了以前剧院的家具。因此选A。3Which bookstore also publishes books?ACity Lights. BEl Ateneo
10、Grand Splendid.CLivraria Lello. DShakespeare & Company.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第一家书店下的“City Lights, a bookstorepublisher combination”可知,这家书店既是书店又是出版机构。4What do City Lights and Shakespeare & Company have in common?AThey pack the shelves.BThey provide good coffees.CThey were opened early.DThey received famous wr
11、iters.解析:选D推理判断题。根据第一家书店下的“Having been a gathering place for American literary icons (偶像)”和第四家书店下的“the store was a meeting point for literary icons”可知,这两家书店都是作家的聚集地,即它们都接待一些著名的作家。B(2018江西省红色七校联考)The media has negative effects on the physical and psychological wellbeing of society.People spending hou
12、rs in front of a television or surfing the Internet experience eye problems.Lack of physical activity leads to obesity problems.The media influences public opinion and impacts the choices that people make.The media has led to a general opinion that thin is in and fat is out.This makes the overweight
13、 feel out of place.They are ready to starve themselves to lose weight, which has led to increasing cases of eating disorders.The media has, in its own way, changed peoples outlook on life.It is the interface (界面) through which millions look at the world outside. The media claims to describe the “tod
14、ay”, but not all types of media show the truth. With the intention of stressing their point or grabbing greater attention from the masses, the media exaggerates (夸大) things to a certain degree.Not everyone is able to filter_out that element.Most believe everything to be real, especially kids and tee
15、nagers.Media sources are so many in number and all of them so convincingly make their point that it is hard to distinguish between right and wrong.Thus while a certain amount of exposure to the media is essential for introducing ourselves to the world outside, excessive exposure, uncontrolled access
16、 and belief without thought wont lead us anywhere.They will only make the negative effect of the media more obvious.Media descriptions give rise to stereotypes, affecting your mindset.Advertisements carry subliminal (潜意识的) messages influencing buyers psychology, or carry direct messages that bear a negative influence.Its not possible to protect yourself compl
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