2020江苏高考英语二轮培优（尖子生）限时检测： 阅读理解A篇送分练（一）.doc

1、高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 1 - 专题限时检测（十六）专题限时检测（十六） 阅读理解阅读理解 A 篇送分练篇送分练(一一) (共 5 篇，限时 25 分钟) A Corfu, Greece Corfu may be well- known for its party atmosphere, but its beneath the surface of its shining Mediterranean waters that things get really lively. Here, you can put on your diving equipment

2、 on the beach and head out into the bay where youll 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 i

3、nto the destruction of the Second World Wars 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 s

4、its 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 waters surface. Just off the coast of the island, youll find deep rock

5、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 adve

6、nture. 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。 1Where should people go to enjoy scenery

7、 produced by volcanos? ALanzarote, Spain. BNormandy, France. CLofoten, Norway. DCorfu, Greece. 解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据 Lanzarote, Spain 部分中的“An active volcanic island. The 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 2 - 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

8、景色。故选 A。 2What do the four places have in common? AThey all feature deep rock walls. BThey are all home to rare wildlife. CThey are all diving destinations. DThey 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

9、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 Whil

10、e 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 anim

11、als. 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 onl

12、y when the staff are available; hours are limited. The Kids Farm uses pizza to teach kids how many kinds of food grow. Hands- on exhibits show how pizza ingredients go from the farm to the pizza. The Pizza Garden has slice- shaped plots of growing ingredients, including tomatoes, wheat and herbs. Th

13、e 22- foot- wide 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 am. to 6 pm. 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

14、 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? AWash their hands. 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 3 - BMake a reservation. CCheck on its opening time. DRead 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 whe

15、n 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。 4Why does the author write this passage? ATo seek sponsors for the Kids Farm. BTo provide information about the Kids Farm. CTo encourage kids to protect plants and

16、 animals. DTo 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 its increasingly easy to find that youve

17、 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 automa

18、tically switch to the right mode. * It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easy- to- follow installation guide and an in- app step- by- step walkthrough. * Easily adjust temperature using your voice with built- in Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices. Amazon Smart Plug * Am

19、azon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control. * Schedule appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when youre away. * Its 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

20、 Alexa to support dimming through voice control. * Schedule your own custom lighting scenes. Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a pre- set 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 4 - time. * To install, simply screw (拧紧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location. * Control smart- bulb- equipped

21、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

22、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。 5What do the four gadgets have in common? AUseful Philips Hue apps. BBeautiful lighting scenes. CEasy installation and simple set- up. DPleasant 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； Au

23、gust 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_. Aintroduce the gadgets of smart home Bprovide advice on home decoration Ccompare the gadgets with others Dshow 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) Worlds best b

24、eaches：2019 TripAdvisor award winners NO. 1 Clearwater Beach It lies in America, about a forty- minute drive west of Tampa. It impresses travelers with two and a half miles of sugar- white sand, crystal- clear waters and gentle Gulf wind. The beach offers calm, shallow water making it an ideal playg

25、round for tourists. *Bargain hotel nearby: Pier House 60 Marina Hotel, from $293 per night *Airfare: As low as $71 round- trip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa) 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 5 - No. 2 Siesta Beach Just south of Sarasota, Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is known for its eight- mile stretc

26、h of sugar- fine, quartz- white sand. Its 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 round- trip from EWR (Newark) to SRQ (Sarasota) No. 3 Kaanapali Beach Among the most visited beach i

27、n West Maui, this area is a popular spot for quiet relaxation or water sports. Its also famous for the daily cliff diving ceremony off the beachs northernmost cliffs known as Black Rock. * Bargain hotel nearby: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, from $289 per night * Airfare: As low as $382 round- trip fr

28、om SFO (San Francisco) to OGG (Kahului) No. 4 South Beach People watching is a great pastime in Miamis South Beach, which draws celebrities and models. Travelers love the wide, fine, white sand- covered beaches as well as the surrounding area, known for wild nightlife and excellent restaurants. * Ba

29、rgain hotel nearby: Room Mate Lord Balfour, from $264 per night * Great airfare: As low as $107 round- trip 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 _ . Atourists enjoy an exciting

30、sport Bfine sugar- white sand covers it Cmany famous persons visit it Dchildren have more great fun 解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据 No.2 Siesta Beach 部分中的“Its 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 l

31、east 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 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 6 - House 60 Marina Hotel, from$293 per night” “Airfare：As low as $71 round- trip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa)”可

32、知，史密斯夫妇二人的飞机交通费最低应当是 712142(美 元)，另外酒店费用是每晚 293 美元起，所以最少应该是 293142 435(美元)。故选 B。 E (2019 徐州、淮安、连云港模拟) ITS 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 wa

33、s in office, but extravagantly- priced watches that add zeros just because of a well- known name are an insult to your logic. Its 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 high- en

34、d watch performance and style, minus the high- end price tag. Its everything a high- end watch should be: Sturdy stainless steel and genuine leather construction, precision timing thats accurate to four seconds a day thats more precise than a 27- jewel automatic watch priced at over $6,000. Your gre

35、at 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 well- made cocktails at your favorite bar. So, while were busy

36、 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 youre not convinced that you achieved excellence for less, send it back for a refund

37、 of the item price. The Urban Blue is one of our fastest sellers. It takes six months to engineer this watch, so dont wait. Limited to the first 1，900 responders to this ad only. Stauer Urban Blue Watch Offer Code Price $29 S&P Save $170 1- 800- 1859- 1843 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.

38、What is the selling point of the Urban Blue? AIt was made when Nixon was in office. BIt is the most precise watch in the world. 高考资源网（ ） 您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网 - 7 - CIt is designed by the companys own engineers. DIt 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 $2

39、9”“high- end watch performance and style”“escape from the overpriced watch craze”以及第一个小标题下的“Its 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 _. Athey will reduce the engineering time in t

40、he future Bthey will sell the watch always at a price of $29 Ccustomers can wear the watch on trial for 3 months Dcustomers 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 youre 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。