选修6　Unit 3 阅读理解题组——练速度

1、 高考题型组合规范练14选修6Unit 3阅读理解题组练速度(35 mins).阅读理解AFounded in 2011,Plan My Gap Year(PMGY) offers the worlds most affordable placements for travellers who would like to volunteer abroad in childcare,English teaching,wildlife conservation,community projects,and mental health projects.Since 93% of PMGYs part

2、icipants are alone,this organization is a great fit for people who will be volunteering alone.Project in BaliBali Indonesia volunteer program,where you can care for children in need,and teach English in a classroom.Based in Tabanan,PMGYs Bali volunteer abroad program is extremely affordable,starting

3、 from just $330 for your first two weeks onsite.Project in VietnamTravel to Vietnam and gain experience in marketing and promotion!Put your writing and social media skills to great use while you learn about economic,environmental,and social issues(问题) in the developing world.Program fees start at on

4、ly $435 for two weeks,and youre invited to stay up to six months.Project in GhanaIf you have always dreamed of visiting Africa,PMGY has many different meaningful volunteer projects in Ghana,including supporting disabled children,teaching English,and providing medical care.This program starts from on

5、ly $375 for your first two weeks in Ghana,and you can stay up to six months.Project in Sri LankaLocated in Ambalangoda,the southern province of Sri Lanka,this program invites you on several different volunteer experiences,including childcare,English teaching,medical care,and whale conservation.You c

6、an stay from two weeks to over six months,and depending on the project you sign up for,your first two weeks abroad cost only $400.1.What can Plan My Gap Year do?A.Teach volunteers to work alone.B.Find volunteers different interests.C.Offer volunteers abroad opportunities.D.Introduce affordable trave

7、ls to tourists.2.In which project can participants gain selling skills?A.Project in Bali.B.Project in Ghana.C.Project in Vietnam.D.Project in Sri Lanka.3.How much will one pay at least for a project with animal protection?A.$435.B.$400.C.$375.D.$330.BArmy veteran Wayne Dixon and his dog Koda have co

8、llected 50 tons of rubbish so far on an epic litter pick around Britain.Wayne,47,along with Koda,eight,has already filled 10,000 bin bags and the pair are still only half way into their trip along the coastline.They set out from their home in Lancashire almost three years ago and have covered 3,500

9、miles so far after crossing off Scotland,Wales,Devon and Cornwall.They have now made their way along the South coast to Brighton where Wayne joined a party of litter pickers for the Silent Disco Beach Clean to help remove thousands more discarded items.The pairs series of walks are in memory of Wayn

10、es father John,who died in 2012.Funds are being raised for the mental health charity Mind.John suffered a kind of disease for many years but was an avid walker and loved coastal paths.Wayne,who is also backed by Keep Britain Tidy,said,“You would think the environmental message about the harm caused

11、by littering would have hit home by now but people still discard rubbish on the beaches which then gets washed out to sea causing marine pollution.Im halfway through my journey round the coast of Britain and Ive been astonished with how much rubbish I have picked up.It is truly shocking that the mes

12、sage is still not getting to some people.” Amy Gibson,organiser of the Brighton clean-up,said,“Over 100 volunteers joined in and in just two hours we removed over 60 kilos of litter from the area in little over half a mile.Over 50,000 people visited Brighton beach on Saturdaythe hottest day of the y

13、ear so farand we are in desperate need of more bins down there and for people to start taking ownership of their trash.”On his epic journey,Wayne has been giving talks to children in schools and community groups about the need to drum home the environmental message and stop littering.Despite having

14、3,500 miles to go,Wayne aims to take a short break from the coast to embark on “Waynes Walk to Westminster” where he aims to deliver a letter to the Prime Minister urging tougher penalties for litterbugs.4.What do we know about Waynes father?A.He liked to collect rubbish.B.He loved walking along the

15、 coast.C.He used to be an environmentalist.D.He worked for the mental health charity Mind.5.The underlined word “discard” (Paragraph 3) most probably means .A.pick upB.throw awayC.take awayD.bring up6.How does Wayne feel about the rubbish collected?A.Shocked.B.Worried.C.Satisfied.D.Disappointed.7.Wh

16、at can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A.There are not enough dustbins on the beach.B.Over 50,000 volunteers took part in the activity on Saturday.C.Tourists awareness of environmental protection has greatly improved.D.More and more volunteers come to work on Brighton beach every day.CA research

17、paper recently reported that the Chinese paddlefish (中华鲟)one of the worlds largest freshwater fishhas been declared extinct.Scientists say the Chinese paddlefish and its close relatives have been around for at least 200 million years.The species,reaching up to seven meters in length,survived unimagi

18、nable changes,such as the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs.But theres one phenomenon this ancient species,sometimes called the “panda of the Yangtze”,could not survive humans.Their huge size and plentiful flesh made them a popular target for fishermen and a welcome addition to inner tables

19、in China.In the 1970s,25 tons of paddlefish were harvested per year on average.But the construction of the Gezhouba Dam on the Yangtze forever changed the Yangtze River habitat of paddlefish,because it was constructed without a fish ladder or sideway and cut off the paddlefish from their only breedi

20、ng (繁殖) grounds upstream.Populations of the fish continued to decrease after the completion of the dam in 1981,but nobody had yet figured out how terrible the situation was.As is often the case,there can be a significant delay between major disturbances and their consequence.The researchers say the

21、fish had become functionally extinct by 1993,meaning there were not enough fish to meaningfully reproduce.Ms Pan is an ocean expert with Greenpeace East Asia.She told The Associated Press the extinction of the Chinese paddlefish was “a huge loss” for nature.She said the development confirms that the

22、 Yangtze River is experiencing major environmental damage.“The ecosystem of the Yangtze River is close to its breaking point due to human activity in past decades,” Pan said.“The paddlefishs extinction should serve as a wake-up call to protect other freshwater species.Moving forward,we need to balan

23、ce the needs of humans with the needs of life in rivers and seas.Humans should not live alone on this planet.”8.What can we say about the Chinese paddlefish?A.It is the largest fish.B.It appeared earlier than dinosaurs.C.It is a kind of ancient fish.D.It was a welcome dish for the fishermen.9.What i

24、s Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.The design problems of the Gezhouba Dam.B.The worsening ecosystem in the Yangtze River.C.The population development of the Chinese paddlefish.D.The main reason for the dying out of the Chinese paddlefish.10.How does Ms Pan feel about the extinction of the Chinese paddlef

25、ish?A.Angry.B.Doubtful.C.Worried.D.Unconcerned.11.In which section of The Associated Press may this text most probably appear?A.Environment.B.Science.C.Culture.D.Tourism.DIf the three Rs(reduce,reuse and recycle) is a guideline to save the planet,garbage-sorting is where the efforts start.Since May

26、1,Beijing has started to carry out mandatory garbage-sorting in new efforts to better protect the environment.Under the new regulation,residents are required to classify household waste into four categories:kitchen,recyclable,hazardous and other waste.People who fail to sort their garbage properly c

27、an be fined from 50 to 200 yuan,reported Xinhua.Some residential communities in Beijing have introduced rewards to encourage residents to sort their garbage.According to Xinhua,residents can earn points by classifying their domestic waste correctly and then exchange the points they accumulate for da

28、ily necessities such as soap.Garbage sorting practices have reached over 70 percent of housing estates in 18 cities,including Shanghai,Xiamen and Hangzhou,according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.Shanghai first enacted a mandatory garbage-sorting regulation in July 2019 and h

29、as had a 90 percent compliance (服从) rate among its housing estates.According to a report by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,over 90 percent of the public believe that garbage-sorting is important for the protection of the environment.However,garbage-sorting is still a big problem in China.On

30、ly 30 percent of participants said they think they are completely sorting their waste,the report noted.According to Xinhua,its partly because many people lack the willingness to sort their own waste.Also,some previous garbage regulations didnt include fines for people who failed to obey them.“Its a

31、must to have a legal guarantee to promote garbage sorting,” Mr.Liu,a professor from Tsinghua University,told China Daily,“Aside from China,many countries like Germany,Spain and Britain,also ask people to sort waste into specific categories.In Japan,there is a fixed time for the sorting of each kind

32、of garbage and littering.”12.What can we learn about the new regulation in Beijing?A.It hasnt been put into use yet.B.Residents can sort the garbage as they like.C.People can get money if they classify their domestic waste correctly.D.Those who cant sort the garbage as the new rule requires shall be

33、 fined.13.Whats the problem in garbage sorting in China?A.Most people are unaware of its importance in protecting environment.B.Some people dont want to take the trouble to sort the garbage.C.Only residents in big cities can sort the trash correctly.D.The government doesnt have enough money to suppo

34、rt garbage sorting.14.What can we infer from Mr.Lius words?A.Its difficult to carry out garbage sorting in China.B.Some laws in garbage-sorting are needed.C.People in developed countries can better sort the garbage.D.We should learn from Japan.15.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Garbage Sorting

35、,a New Start in ChinaB.New Regulations in BeijingC.Argument on Garbage SortingD.How to Sort Domestic Garbage.阅读七选五Keeping Your Life Busy and ExcitingShake up your routine.It doesnt matter if other people think youre interesting;it only matters if you think youre interesting.1.Whether its taking a di

36、fferent route home,or calling up a friend you havent spoken to in years,give it a try.Its about surprising yourself,not other people.Find local events such as markets,festivals,and music events to attend.Pick out things in your area which you think might be interesting and give them a visit.2,especi

37、ally in summer,which dont involve spending much or any money.By doing these things which arent part of your routine,youll keep yourself surprised and energized.Explore your hometown.When you go on holiday anywhere,the place youre visiting always seems so much more interesting than where you live.3.Y

38、ou just havent bothered to look properly since its been there all along.Open your eyes.What have you been missing?Accept all invitations.Even if youre not that keen on the people going,try giving them a chance and go and hang out with them anyway.4just once in a while.Plan a trip.Instead of spending

39、 your weekend at home,plan a trip for a 2-day getaway.You dont have to take time off work and it doesnt have to be expensive.It can even be half an hour away where you spend the entire weekend in a hotel basking(晒太阳) in the room service.5.A.Just go out and have funB.It doesnt have to be all the time

40、C.There are often many local events going onD.So you might as well stay for a few daysE.Its a chance to relax and learn something specialF.Try to think of one thing each day you can do differently G.But in reality,there is probably much to do around where you live高考题型组合规范练14选修6Unit 3阅读理解题组练速度.【语篇导读】

41、本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了PMGY为志愿者提供的一些志愿者服务机会的信息。1.C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Founded in 2011,Plan My Gap Year (PMGY) offers the worlds most affordable placements for travellers who would like to volunteer abroad in childcare,English teaching,wildlife conservation,community projects,and mental health projects.”可知,PMGY成立于2

42、011年,为那些想在海外自愿从事儿童保育、英语教学、野生动植物保护、社区项目和心理健康项目的旅行者提供世界上最实惠的实习机会。由此可知,PMGY可以为志愿者提供国外志愿者服务机会,故选C项。2.C细节理解题。根据Project in Vietnam部分中的“Travel to Vietnam and gain experience in marketing and promotion!”可知,越南项目可以让人获得营销和推广的经验,故选C项。3.B细节理解题。根据Project in Sri Lanka部分中的“whale conservation”和“You can stay from two

43、 weeks to over six months,and.your first two weeks abroad cost only $400.”可知,在Project in Sri Lanka中有保护鲸鱼的工作,至少需要缴纳400美元的费用,故选B项。【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。英国一男子带着自己的宠物狗行走了3 500英里,沿海岸线一边走一边捡垃圾,累计清理了50吨垃圾。4.B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“John suffered a kind of disease for many years but was an avid walker and loved coastal path

44、s.”可知,Wayne的父亲生前喜欢在海边散步。5.B词义猜测题。根据下文提到的“.rubbish on the beaches which then gets washed out to sea causing marine pollution.”可知,这些垃圾被冲到海里,造成海洋污染。由此推测,该词的意思是“扔掉”,所以选B项。6.A细节理解题。根据第三段中的“and Ive been astonished with how much rubbish I have picked up”可知,他对自己收集了那么多的垃圾感到吃惊,所以选A项。7.A推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“.and we

45、 are in desperate need of more bins down there and for people to start taking ownership of their trash.”可知,海滩上急需更多的垃圾箱,所以选A项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了素有“长江熊猫”之称的中华鲟灭绝的原因。8.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Scientists say the Chinese paddlefish and its close relatives have been around for at least 200 million years.”可知,科学家说中华鲟和它的近亲已经存在了至少2亿年,所以中华鲟是一个古老的物种。9.D主旨大意题。阅读第四段内容可知,本段介绍了导致中华鲟最终灭绝的主要原因:葛洲坝阻断了中华鲟的迁徙之路,导致其无法正常繁殖,所以选D项。10.C观点态度题。最后一段提到,她认为,中华鲟的灭绝应该为保护其他淡水物种敲响警钟。向前迈进,我们需要平衡人类的需要与河流和海洋中的生命的需要。人类不应该独自生活在这个星球上。由此可推断,她对中华鲟的灭绝感到担忧。11.A推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章