Unit 4　课时练1　阅读理解提速练

1、课时练1阅读理解提速练 阅读理解A(2019长沙市高中毕业班模拟)A European gym and fitness provider is offering customers a delicious deal at their new caf： work out and get a free meal.At the Run for Your Bun Caf in London, David Lloyd Clubs is advertising its new activity as the first of its kind in the world. According to its

2、advertisement, potential customers just need to book a lunch reservation, then complete a sixminute workout consisting of intervals on the rowing machine and spin bike. After exercising, people can order one of four tasty, healthy options on the cafs menu for free.The gym chain explained that the mo

3、tivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不动的) office workers away from their desks during the workday. “According to our research British office workers spend almost 90 percent of the working day sitting, being inactive and eating lunch at their desksa problem worsened by the huge populari

4、ty and convenience of food and shopping delivery apps，” Elaine Denton, a health and fitness expert from David Lloyd Clubs, said in a statement. “We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more.”She added, “Importantly, the caf isnt in any way about encourag

5、ing people to cancel out calories through exercise. Indeed, the micro workout at Run for Your Bun Caf only represents a part of the calories contained in any of the lunch foods.”Though the deal is only open to Londoners from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, the model is one that is likely to inspire lots of copy

6、cats(模仿者) around the globe. Interested parties can head to 3 Slingsby Place, London from 12 pm.to 3 pm.until Friday.【解题导语】该文主要介绍了欧洲一家健身服务提供商发起的一项活动。1Where does the uniqueness of the activity lie?AIn its excellence of service.BIn its widespread advertising.CIn its special way of payment.DIn its abund

7、ance of food choices.C解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的整体内容可知，顾客只要锻炼6分钟就可以得到免费的午餐，由此可推断，这种活动的独特之处在于午餐独特的付费形式，即以锻炼来付费，故选C。2Why did the Run for Your Bun Caf hold the activity?ATo introduce healthy eating habits to office workers.BTo prove the benefits of being physically active.CTo help improve office workers productiv

8、ity.DTo encourage office workers activity level.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的“The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不动的) office workers away from their desks during the workday.”和“We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around

9、 more.”可知， 这一活动的目的在于鼓励上班族多活动，不要久坐，故选D。3What does the author think of the activity?AIt may have farreaching influence.BIt should have attracted more people.CIt shouldnt have been a temporary one.DIt could have been made more convenient.A解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可推知，作者认为活动虽然时间短，但具有开创性，可能在全球产生深远影响，故选A。B(2019成

10、都高中毕业班测试)“Hungary？”I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.“I never mentioned wanting to go to Hungary.”And with that，my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year in Hungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream.When my high schoo

11、l offered an allyear program，I jumped at the opportunity.It would pay for almost everything and all I had to do was buy a plane ticket.I knew where I wanted to go：Spain，the country of dancers wearing flowing red dresses.So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.But I decided t

12、o make the best of it，since it was，after all，a onceinalifetime opportunity.Before I knew it，I was on the airplane，leaving for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport，Hungary.I had difficult times when I almost gave up.Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet.Cultural differences occasiona

13、lly embarrassed both my peers and me.I had to give up eating carrots，my beautiful favorite，for Hungarians think carrots are rubbish in their country.The change in the landscape was amazing，looking nothing like skyscrapers，bullet trains，cars，and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to.Gra

14、dually，I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle，the warmhearted people，and getting home at 2：30 pm.at the latest from school.And I was sad to leave on my very last day.Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing Ive ever experienced.From my little sisters，I le

15、arned how to embrace life to its fullest.From my brothers I learned that its OK for a boy to run around the house.From my host parents I learned to stay positive，to smile and that when you pick the right people and take their hands，suddenly，you become friends.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者作为一个交换生在国外学习的经历和感受。4H

16、ow did Jonathan feel when he was told to go to Hungary?AExcited and satisfied.BConfused and shocked.CAmazed and embarrassed.DDelighted and interested.B解析：细节理解题。根据首段中的“I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.”可知，作者听到这个消息很迷惑，再结合第三段中的“So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shock

17、ed.”可知，选项B正确。5Why did Jonathan still decide to go to Hungary instead of Spain?AHe didnt like Spain.BHe wanted to learn Hungarian.CIt was a rare chance.DGoing to Hungary was much cheaper.C解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a onceinalifetime opportunity.”可知，作者

18、决定充分利用这次机会，因为毕竟这是一次千载难逢的机会，所以选项C正确。a rare chance“一次罕见的机会”。6What can we learn about Jonathan during his stay in Hungary?AHe fell in love with eating carrots.BHe couldnt wait to leave.CHe was surprised by the landscape.DHe quickly got used to the life there.C解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The change in the landscap

19、e was amazing”可知选项C正确。7According to Jonathan，the host family_Achanged him completelyBtaught him how to dance wellCtreated him as equally as a studentDshowed him the good things of lifeD解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，作者从寄宿家庭那里学到了很多人生哲学，他们向作者展现了生活中美好的事情，故选项D正确。C(2019淄博模拟)When Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1

20、492” he wasnt looking for America.He was searching for a route from Spain to China；America just got in the way.The Spanish were after the riches of Asia：silk，dates，spices.Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East，trade with China depended on the Silk Road.The trade between China

21、 and Europe brought huge wealth，so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Eventually a way appeared；as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards，the overland route diminishedNow China is seeking to revive(复兴) the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds

22、 in new roads，rail links，oil pipelines and other basic facilities.It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more quickly and economically than by sea.But the plan is also to attract more tourists.Actually，China does pretty well for tourists already；its the worlds fourth most visite

23、d country.Two citiesBeijing and Shanghaipossess the tourism business，with significant interest in destinations such as Xian and Chengdu.While Beijing is modern，cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.Other places featured include Xian，the former capital of China

24、，where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect Chinas first emperor in the afterlife.From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan，Chinas western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route throug

25、h the Xinjiang region to Kashgar.Along the way，at Kurla，you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。在古代，丝绸之路促进了东西方商品和文化的交流，后来没落了。但是最近几年，中国复兴丝绸之路的计划使它又焕发了活力、魅力。8What does the underlined word“diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?ADiscovered.BDisappeared.CDisturbed. DDisplayed.B解析：词义猜测题。根据第二

26、段最后两句中的“the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Eventually a way appeared；as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards”可知，当时西班牙人找到了一条更快、更方便的通往中国的海路，因此随着海上贸易的发展，那条陆地上的丝绸之路逐渐废弃、消失不见了。由此可推断出，“diminish”应意为“消失”。故选B。9What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?ATo rebuild

27、 the ruins of the Iron Fortress.BTo construct new roads and other basic structures.CTo make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.DTo draw more inland tourists attention to the western gateway.C解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，这是为了更快、更便宜地将商品输送至西方。故选C。10What can we learn about the Silk Road?AIt is nothing b

28、ut a trade route.BIt may destroy some cities ancient style.CIt attracts foreign investment of 4 trillion.DIt promotes the tourism industry of China.D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，复兴丝绸之路也是为了吸引更多的游客，促进中国旅游业的发展。故选D。11What is the best title for the text?AThe Charming of the Silk RoadBThe Function of the Silk Road

29、CThe Origin of the Silk RoadDThe Future of the Silk RoadA解析：标题归纳题。根据文章内容可判断出，本文主要讲述的是：在最近几年，丝绸之路又焕发出了魅力和活力，它不仅方便了商品的运输，而且促进了中国旅游业的发展。A项体现了本文的主题，适合用作标题。故选A。D(2019成都高中毕业班诊断检测)Isabel has turned down two job offers in the past year. The first job she considered was the director of HR for a company in Ut

30、ah. After the initial interviews, she felt the job fit her except for the location. Still, she flew west to meet the hiring manager. The hiring manager explained that Isabel was the top candidate for the job but that, before she continued with the process, she should better understand the firms cult

31、ure. She directed Isabel to several videos of the companys CEO, who regularly appeared in front of the company in costume as part of moralebuilding exercises and expected his senior leaders to do the same.“Even though I was desperate for a job, I knew I couldnt do that，” Isabel says. She called the

32、company to turn down the job and explained that she didnt feel there was a cultural fit.A few months later, she had an interview for another job：a director of employee relations at a local university. After several interviews, the hiring manager told her the job was hers if she wanted it. The job ha

33、d many positives：it provided a lowstress environment, it offered great benefits, and the university was an employeefriendly place. But the job was relatively junior despite the title and Isabel worried it wouldnt be challenging enough. Finally, she turned it down.“ It would be great to have a payche

34、ck and great benefits but I would definitely have trouble sleeping at night，” she says.In both cases, she was frank with the hiring managers about why she wasnt taking the jobs.“In the past, it felt like dating, and I was worried about hurting peoples feelings，” she says. However, they appreciated h

35、er frankness and thanked her for her honesty. She says it was hard to turn down the jobs and it was a risk for her financially but she felt she had to.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要进述了Isabel拒绝两份工作的经历和感想。12Which factor made Isabel turn down the first job finally?AThe companys location.BThe initial interviews.CThe

36、 firms culture.DThe hiring manager.C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Isabel认为这种企业文化不适合自己，所以拒绝了这份工作，故C项正确。13What does the underlined word “junior” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AChallenging.BEasy.CBeneficial. DStressful.B解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，尽管这份工作的头衔不错，但是Isabel担心这份工作没有足够的挑战性，即这份工作相对容易；据此可以判断，画线词意为“容易的”，故B项正确。14Wh

37、at is the most important thing for Isabel in job hunting?ABeing truthful to others.BA job with a stable income.CA relaxing working atmosphere.DAvoiding hurting peoples feelings.A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句可知，虽然Isabel拒绝了这两份工作，但是人事部经理仍然欣赏她的坦率，并感谢她的诚实；据此可知，Isabel在寻找工作时诚实待人是她最重要的品质，故A项正确。15The above text is mos

38、t likely intended for the_Adirector of HR BlibrarianCdoctor DartistA解析：推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Isabel拒绝人力资源总监和大学员工关系主管两份工作的经历和感想；据此可以判断，人力资源总监会从她的经历中得到启示，故A项正确。 七选五(2019石家庄高中毕业班模拟)Summer is a time to look forward to because there is no school to get you down.1._ You just need to stay active, occupied, a

39、nd have an open mind.Read if you feel bored.Subscribe to a magazine or comic if you dont like books. Choose whatever ageappropriate book that interests you and start reading. 2._ In your backyard or on your balcony, on your bed or out by the lake. Reading doesnt have to be boring.Get caught up on sc

40、hoolwork.Not all of us are straight “A” students. Take this time to go to the library and review material for the next year in advance. 3._ No need to rush or stress out. Its just important not to forget anything you learned in the past year over the summer.Travel.If you usually go on vacation in the summer, start packing now！Cant afford to travel far? No problem！4._ Go on a road trip with your friends and family. Find out whats on the other side of that lake. Be creative! 5._If su