1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 2 Growing pains (A 卷 ) (对应学生用书第 261 页 ) . 阅读理解 A (2017 年陕西省高三教学质量检测试题 ) Famous resorts (度假胜地 ) on the earth Maldives Maldives is famed as the last paradise (乐园 ) on the earth.Its made up of more than 1, 800 coral islands, spreading over a sea area of about 90 thousand square kilom
2、eters on the Indian Ocean.People in Maldives believe in Islam.They must observe the religious rules strictly.However, tourists dont need to follow these customs inside hotels, but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the local people. Jeju Island Jeju Island, also known as the
3、 “ Islands of the Gods”， is the biggest island of South Korea.It is a volcanic island with a pleasant climate.Its yearly average temperature is 16 ， which makes it the most attractive vacation stop in Northeast Asia.It has gained fame as a shopping paradise.Here all the luxury (奢侈品 ) brands are free
4、 of duty.Every summer thousands of tourists come here to look for the gods, enjoy the coolness of the gentle sea breeze and buy cheap luxuries. Phuket Island Phuket Island, the biggest island of Thailand, is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean.It is worldfamous for its beautiful beaches.Some are quie
5、t and touristfriendly, and some are as luxurious as personal vacation beaches.Some are famous for sea sports, and some are attractive to lovers of evening entertainments. Therefore, youll have a good time here whether youre single or accompanied by your friends. Hayman Island Hayman Island, a secret
6、 vacation island, is one of the coral islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef.Every year thousands of tourists come here to admire the beauty of the tropic sea and the charming scene of the Great Barrier Reef. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 However, they seldom see any waiters and waitresses around as they work
7、in and travel through a special tunnel(通道 ) This is why its called the most secret resort. 【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了几个旅游度假胜地。 1 If you intend to do some shopping besides sightseeing， maybe is your best choice. A Maldives B Phuket lsland C Jeju Island D Hayman Island C 考查细节理解。根 据第二段的 “the most attractive vacati
8、on stop” 和 “It has gained fame as a shopping paradise.Here all the luxury(奢侈品 )brands are free of duty.” 可知 ， 在 Jeju Island 除了可以欣赏美景之外 ， 还可以购物。 2 Tourists should in Maldives when getting out of the hotels. A follow the local rules B watch out for sharks C stay in secret tunnels D stay away from the
9、local people A 考查细节理解。根据第一段的 “However ， tourists dont need to follow these customs inside hotels， but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the local people.” 可知 ， 到 Maldives 旅游 的人在当地社区时要入乡随俗。 3 Phuket Island is regarded as by tourists. A the Islands of the Gods B a pearl on th
10、e Indian Ocean C a secret vacation island D the last paradise on the earth B 考查细节理解。 根据第三段的“ Phuket Island， the biggest island of Thailand，is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean.” 可知 ， Phuket Island 被旅游者称为印度洋上的一颗珍珠。 4 Tourists think Hayman Island is secret because . A they are strictly limited within
11、 the hotel B they arent allowed to swim in the sea C they are forbidden to bargain in the market D they cant meet servants around them D 考查细节理解。根据文章最后一段的 “However, they seldom see any waiters and 【 精品教育资源文库 】 waitresses around as they work in and travel through a special tunnel(通道 ) ”可知 ， 答案为 D。 B
12、【导学号： 31670181】 (2017 年广西重点高中二模 )People love cellphones, which is why nine in ten Americans own one.But does heavy use of cellphones pose a risk of cancer? This question has caused controversy for many years.A new study in rats now augments those concerns.Its data linked longterm, intense exposure t
13、o radiation from cellphones with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brain.The results have yet to be confirmed, the authors note. Indeed, although the rat study found a link between cellphone radiation and cancer, it offers no clues to why such a link might exist, notes Jonathan Samet.He te
14、aches preventative medicine and directs the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.Still, he calls the new studys findings “ significant” They could lead to studies researching how cellphone radiation might cause cancer, he says. Phone signals are relayed
15、 between cell towers and cellphones via radio waves.This radio frequency or RF radiation is a type known as nonionizing(非电离的 ) Unlike Xrays, nonionizing radiation does not deposit enough energy into cells to release electrons from atoms or molecules, producing ions.So it lends to be far less harmful
16、 than ionizing radiation, such as Xrays.But that does not mean radio waves might not cause harm. In very large doses(量 ) this radiation will heat the body and cause tissue damage.But its not yet known what much lower RF levels might do, such as those from cellphone use.Five years ago, the World Heal
17、th Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC, concluded that cellphone use “ is possibly careinogenic(致癌的 )” Its conclusion was based on what little research data was available at that time.But notice that IARC was not certain.It said only that phone use might “possibly” cau
18、se cancer.So scientists at the National Toxicology Progr am, or NTP, investigated further. 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。人们喜欢用手机 ， 90%的美国人都有手机。那么 ， 过度【 精品教育资源文库 】 使用手机是否会有患癌的风险呢？一项新的研究给出了一些线索。 5 Which of the following can replace the underlined word “augments” ？ A figures out B puts out C refers to D adds to D 考
19、查词义猜测。画线词前面提到过度使用手机是否有患癌的风险这一问题 多年来引发的争议不断 ， 再根据画线词后的 “concerns” 和 “Its data linked longterm, intense exposure to radiation from cellphones with an increased risk of cancer in the heart or brain.” 可知 ， 现在一项在老鼠身 上进行的新研究增加了那些忧虑。故画线词与 adds to 意义相近。 6 In which aspect does Jonathan Samet think the new st
20、udy in rats is significant? A It assists him with his teaching. B It indicates a new research direction. C It warns people to mind cellphone safety. D It makes a breakthrough in cancer research. B 考查推理判断。根据第二段中的 “They could lead to studies researching h ow cellphone radiation might cause cancer, he
21、says.” 可知 ， 这项研究会促使科学家去查明手机辐射可能是怎样致癌的 ， 也就是说它为科学家提供了一个新的研究方向。 7 What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A How phone signals are delivered. B How cellphones produce radiation. C Features of radiation from cellphones. D Differences between ionizing and nonionizing radiation. C 考查主旨大意。根据第三段的 “nonionizing rad
22、iation does not deposit enough energy into cells to release electrons from atoms or molecules, producing ions.So it tends to be far less harmful than ionizing radiation.” 可知 ， 本段主要讲的是手机辐射的特点 ， 它是非电离的 ， 其危害性远低于电离辐射。 8 What might be the theme of NTP scientists further research? A Why cellphone use cau
23、ses cancer. B Whether cellphone use really causes cancer. C What health effects cellphone use has. D How much exposure to cellphone radiation is safe. B 考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的 “It said only that phone use might 【 精品教育资源文库 】 possibly cause cancer.So scientists at the National Toxicology Program, or NTP, investigated further.” 可知 ， NTP 的科学家进一步研究的主题可能是手机使用是否真的会导致癌症。 .完形填空 (2017 年济南模拟 )I spent last summer
