1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 4 Wildlife protection . 阅读理解 A (2018 太原市高三年级模拟试题三 ) Dear Parents， Im delighted that you are considering The British International School for your childs education. Our school offers firstclass international education delivered by experienced and professional staff. We aim to provi
2、de a high quality Britishstyle education characterized by： The arrangement of the English national curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture. High quality teaching provided by international and local staff. A broad personal develo
3、pment plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect. A recognition of the schoolparent partnership in the successful education of the children. An acknowledgement that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help them realize their
4、 academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continuing education and career. A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities. Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced and monitored curricul
5、um. As students advance through the schooling, we make sure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we str
6、ive for the development of transferable skills through the years of schooling, as well as the acquisition(获得 ) of a broad body of knowledge. Students are given opportunities to develop many skills, which include skills in language, science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic (审美的 ) and cre
7、ative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education. We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of the community. Throughout the school years, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honest
8、y, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow as individuals and valued members of the school family. 【文章大意】 该文是一封学校校长致家长的信。 1 What do you think the author is? A A school principal. B An exchange student
9、. C An assistant professor. D An experienced lecturer. 答案与解析 ： A 考查推理判断。根据第一段第二句 “Our school offers firstclass international education delivered by experienced and professional staff” 可推知 ，本文的作者是文中所提到的学校的校长 ， 故选 A。 2 Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary? A To develop some good st
10、udents skills. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 B To meet the needs of different students. C To offer an insight into the local culture. D To help students realize their potential. 答案与解析： B 考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段的 “Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to e
11、nsure suitability for our diverse student body.” 可知，课程的调整是为了适应学生需求的多样性。 A 项错在开发一些好学 生的技能。文中提到开发学生的各种才能，但并没有提到课程的改变是为了开发好学生的技能； C 项错在课程改变是为了让学生了解当地文化，这是课程设置的目标，而非课程改变的目标； D 项错在帮助学生实现他们的潜能，这是学校的教学目标，而非课程改变的目标，故排除。 3 Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Manners.
12、B Selfdiscipline， C Qualities. D Independence. 答案与解析 ： B 考查细节理解。根据文中的 “A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.” 可知 ， 文章中没有提到自律。 4 What is the purpose of the passage? A The author thinks schools and parents play an
13、important role in teaching. B The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student. C The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school. D The author implies students become valued people with a friendly atmosphere. 答案与解析： C 考查目的意图。根据全文的整体内
14、容可推知，本文是一封校长致家长的信，介绍了学校的特色和优势，目的在于向家长推广这所学校，鼓励更多家长把自己的孩子送到这所学校来学习，故选 C。 B (江西南昌模拟 ) Cultural trends are greatly influenced by celebrities. When Oprah goes on a 21day vegan diet, it makes headlines. When Amal Clooney wears a Stella McCartney dress, sales go way up. However, one trend that seems harml
15、ess but is actually damaging is the pressure on famous people to have their photos taken with exotic(奇异的 ) animals. Famous people asked to have photos taken with wild animals for a magazine spread have good intentions and even love animals. This makes them easy targets for the greedy amusement parks
16、 and fake animal centers. Kind people are naturally drawn to places that claim to offer exotic animals safety and are eager to hug baby bears or to swim with dolphins. However, expos after expos has shown that many of these business people are breeders, dealers or exhibitors that are using Hollywood
17、s goodwill for their own ends. At the recently closed Tiger Temple in Thailand, 40 dead tiger cubs were found secretly killed to make tiger wine and other folk medicine. The number of tourist traps using words like “rescue” in their names has increased greatly in recent years. Many business people c
18、ontinually breed the animals, so theyll have a constant supply of young animals to charge people money for photos. Of course, the babies 【 精品教育资源文库 】 are cute but they grow fast, and within a few weeks they are too big to handle. In some Asian countries, elephants are kept in camps. A few camps are
19、 working to help elephants in trouble, but the vast majority are not, and training methods are cruel. As soon as the cameras are gone after someone like Prince William takes a photo with an elephant, the chains go back on. Fans, tell the stars: Stay away from exotic animal photos, and the animals wi
20、ll be grateful. 【文章大意】 本文主要讲述了明星与动物拍照后对动物造成的危害。 【难句分析】 As soon as the cameras are gone after someone like Prince William takes a photo with an elephant, the chains go back on.(倒数第二段最后一句 ) 分析：本句是一个复合句。 As soon as 引导时间状语从句。 译文：在某个人如威廉王子和一头大象合过影后，摄像机就撤走了，那头大象就又被锁链拴起来了。 5 Whats the main purpose of this
21、passage? A To show how stars influence cultural trends. B To introduce some fake animal centers. C To persuade stars not to take photos with animals. D To encourage people to breed more animals. 答案与解析： C 考查目的意图。根据文章最后一段 “Fans ， tell the stars： Stay away from exotic animal photos， and the animals wil
22、l be grateful” 可知，本文的写作目的是呼吁明星们不要和动物拍照，故选 C。 A 项错在明星对文化趋势的影响，这只是文章的导入和伏笔，并不是主要目的； B 项错在介绍一些假的动物中心，这只是文章中提到的众多信息之 一，并非本文的意图所在； D 项错在鼓励人们喂养更多的动物，不是本文的写作目的，故排除。 6 Business people breed animals to _. A attract visitors B make profits C rescue rare species D maintain their population 答案与解析： B考查细节理解。根据第四段
23、的第一句 “Many business people continually breed the animals， so theyll have a constant supply of young animals to charge people money for photos.” 可知，很多商人养动物是为了盈利，故选 B。 A 项错在吸引旅游者，这是手段，并非最终目的； C 项错在拯救珍稀物种，与原文意思不符； D项错在维持动物数量，文章中并没有提到，故排除。 7 To have a constant supply of young animals, business people _. A con
