（江苏专用）2020高考英语二轮复习专题限时检测（十六）阅读理解A篇送分练（一）.docx

专题限时检测（十六） 阅读理解A篇送分练(一)(共5篇，限时25分钟)ACorfu, GreeceCorfu may be wellknown 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 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, FranceAs one of the most fascinating dive sites in the world, the shores off the coast of Normandy in France offer divers a look into 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, SpainOut on the eastern reaches of the Atlantic Ocean, Lanzarote sits 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 walls, caves and trenches; striking, dramatic and teeming with (遍布) life.Lofoten, NorwaySet 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 adventure.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 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 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 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。BThe Kids FarmWhile 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 animals. 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 only when the staff are available; hours are limited.The Kids Farm uses pizza to teach kids how many kinds of food grow. Handson exhibits show how pizza ingredients go from the farm to the pizza. The Pizza Garden has sliceshaped plots of growing ingredients, including tomatoes, wheat and herbs.The 22footwide 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.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 when 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 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 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 automatically switch to the right mode. * It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easytofollow installation guide and an inapp stepbystep walkthrough.* Easily adjust temperature using your voice with builtin Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.Amazon Smart Plug* Amazon 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 Alexa to support dimming through voice control.* Schedule your own custom lighting scenes. Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a preset time.* To install, simply screw (拧紧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location.* Control smartbulbequipped 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 setup.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；August 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 homeBprovide advice on home decorationCcompare the gadgets with othersDshow 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 beaches：2019 TripAdvisor award winnersNO. 1 Clearwater BeachIt lies in America, about a fortyminute drive west of Tampa. It impresses travelers with two and a half miles of sugarwhite sand, crystalclear waters and gentle Gulf wind. The beach offers calm, shallow water making it an ideal playground for tourists. *Bargain hotel nearby: Pier House 60 Marina Hotel, from $293 per night*Airfare: As low as $71 roundtrip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa)No. 2 Siesta BeachJust south of Sarasota, Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is known for its eightmile stretch of sugarfine, quartzwhite 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 roundtrip from EWR (Newark) to SRQ (Sarasota)No. 3 Kaanapali Beach Among the most visited beach in 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 roundtrip from 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 sandcovered beaches as well as the surrounding area, known for wild nightlife and excellent restaurants.* Bargain hotel nearby: Room Mate Lord Balfour, from $264 per night* Great airfare: As low as $107 roundtrip 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 sportBfine sugarwhite sand covers itCmany famous persons visit itDchildren 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 least 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 House 60 Marina Hotel, from$293 per night” “Airfare：As low as $71 roundtrip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa)”可知，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 FACETime 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 was in office, but extravagantlypriced watches that add zeros just because of a wellknown 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. 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