1、课时练 1 阅读理解提速练阅读理解A(2018湖南部分重点中学考前演练)WELCOME TO THE RONALD REAGANPRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUMVisit the limitedtime “Interactive! The Exhibition” at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and save more than 30% on museum admission tickets with an audio tour.WHENThrough Feb. 28WHATS INCLU
2、DED$19(reg. $28) . Admission for one person to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, including “Interactive! The Exhibition”with an audio tour. Please note: the virtual reality(虚拟现实) experience will be an additional cost and participants must be 10 years old or above.WHY WE LOVE ITThe e
3、xhibition is a handson experience focusing on movies, TV, music and the artsExperience virtual reality, 1980s video games, robots, 3D printingClimb aboard Air Force One, view the expensive comfortable presidential car and a Marine One helicopterExplore Reagans legacy(遗产 )：Step into an Oval Office co
4、py and see a piece of the Berlin WallThe audio tour has more than 50 stops and original material not copied in the exhibitsWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThis is a seasonspecific event. All sales are final. No refunds(退款) or exchanges. Not valid after the expiration date. Valid any regular museum operating da
5、y through Feb. 28. Museum hours are 10 a. m5 p. m. , seven days a week. Valid for one person. Cannot combine with other offers. Must use in one visit. Tickets include admission to “Interactive! The Exhibition” and the entire museums galleries and grounds.【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，介绍了罗纳德里根总统图书馆和博物馆的开放时间、游览内容、票
6、价优惠等信息。1What can visitors do while visiting the library and museum?AFly on Air Force One.BExperience virtual reality for free.CApproach technology of different times.DLearn about the presidents daily routine.C 解析：细节理解题。根据 WHY WE LOVE IT 部分中的 “Experience virtual reality, 1980s video games, robots, 3D
7、 printing”可知，在参观该地时，游客可以体验虚拟现实、20 世纪80 年代的电子游戏、机器人、3D 打印，即他们可以体验不同时期的科技。故选 C。2What does the author say about the admission ticket?AIt can be enjoyed with other offers.BIt allows limitless visits to the museum.CIt isnt accessible to children.DIt cannot be changed once sold.D 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 “All sa
8、les are final. No refunds(退款) or exchanges.”可知，所有的门票出售都是最终的、不可改变的，不提供退款或更换服务。故选 D。3What type of writing is this passage?AA notice.BAn official report.CAn advertisement.DA tour review.C 解析：推理判断题。根据文章的形式和内容可以判断出，本文是有关罗纳德里根总统图书馆和博物馆的广告。故选 C。B(2018成都高中毕业班诊断)Johannes Vermeer is such a quiet and introspec
9、tive(内省的 ) artist that it took hundreds of years for anyone to notice he was a genius.A major Vermeer exhibition opens this month at the Louvre in Paris, whose permanent collection includes his great painting of a woman absorbed in close, visually demanding work, The Lacemaker (about 16691670). Like
10、 other paintings by Vermeer, this image represents modern culture.So attracted are todays art lovers by Vermeer that it was thought shocking when a recent survey found that 82% of Americans cant name who painted Girl with a Pearl Earring. Well, maybe they dont go to the movies much.It is not true to
11、 say he was forgottenthat would suggest he was famous in his lifetime. He was not. Vermeer was one more painter among the many who worked for money in the Dutch Republic in the 17th century. He was not a star like Rembrandt. He obviously took himself and his art seriously. His selfreferential painti
12、ng The Art of Painting proves that. Even though he worked all his life in Delft, he painted only 35 known works and left his family poor when he died in 1675 at the age of 43.It is fitting that Paris is celebrating Vermeer, because it was the French avantgarde(先锋派) in the 19th century who saved him
13、from being completely forgotten. Compare his painting Woman in Blue Reading a Letter or The Little Street with, say, Edouard Manets A Bar at the FoliesBergre(1882)or Camille Pissarros The Boulevard Montmartre at Night (1897) and it is easy to see why the art of Vermeer found its natural audience in
14、Parisian Bohemia.All these artists are likely to have known about and admired Vermeer due to the efforts of the critic ThorBrger, a veteran of the 1848 Revolution.Vermeers rediscovery is part of the history of modern French art. Vermeer is not only a great artist. He is a great modern artist.【解题导语】
15、本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了著名画家 Johannes Vermeer 的生平和他的艺术特点。4How many paintings produced by Vermeer are mentioned in the text?AFour. BFive.CSix. DSeven.B 解析：细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文共提及 Vermeer 的五幅画作，包括第二段提及的 The Lacemaker、第三段提及的 Girl with a Pearl Earring、第四段提及的 The Art of Painting、第五段提及的 Woman in Blue Reading a Letter 和
16、The Little Street，故 B 项正确。5What can we know about Vermeer from Paragraph 4?AHe was wellknown when he was alive.BHe gained a good fortune for his family.CHe didnt witness the popularity of his works.DHe considered painting as a way to have fun.C 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知，尽管他终身在代尔夫特工作，但是直到他在 43 岁去世时仅留下了 35
17、 件被人们所知的作品，他是在贫困中离世的；结合第一段可知，人们在数百年后才发现他的艺术价值；据此可以判断，他没能看到他的作品受欢迎，故 C 项正确。6Who made a great contribution to introducing Vermeer to other artists?ARembrandt. BHis family.CAmerican art lovers. DThorBrger.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第六段可知，由于评论家 ThorBrger 的努力，Vermeer 才被这些艺术家认可，故 D 项正确。7Which of the following can be th
18、e best title for the text?ARediscovery of VermeerBAnecdotes About VermeerCGreat Modern French ArtDThe Tough Way to Success in ArtA 解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了画家 Johannes Vermeer 的生平和他的艺术特点。Johannes Vermeer 在世时，画作并不为人所知，在贫困中死去；数百年后人们才发现他是艺术天才。故 A 项最适合作本文的标题。C(2018河南八市高三质检)I have been in Limoges for a mon
19、th now. Since living here, I have tried to integrate(融入) into the local community and one way I have found to do this is by following the local rugby team.I decided to look for information on the local rugby team after the tourism office could not help me.I searched for the club office online and de
20、cided to look into itThe following day I went back to the club after speaking with them and decided to get a season ticket for the rest of my stay here.I will now be going to each home game as well as travelling to the away games with the team and the fans.I am sure that it is going to be a great ex
21、perience during my time abroad here.I will also be travelling through various regions of France so I will be visiting new places throughout the season.There is another team in a town called Brive not so far away which plays in the top league in France, but I decided to stay local.I may go and see th
22、em with other assistants if possible during our stay.I witnessed a friendly match on Saturday.The match finished 7012.After the match, both teams went to the clubhouse to see the Rugby World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and Australia. Both teams respected each other，which is something you dont
23、always see in other sports. I spoke to the president of the club after the game and he told me, “This is a family club.” Hopefully this year will be a good year in Limoges.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者在法国的 Limoges 工作期间，为了适应并融入当地人的生活而密切关注当地的橄榄球队，空闲的时候就去观看比赛。8How did the writer try to integrate into Limoges comm
24、unity?ABy taking part in the local rugby team.BBy watching the rugby matches in Limoges.CBy playing often with the people in Limoges.DBy paying close attention to the local rugby team.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的 “I have tried to integrate(融入) into the local community and one way I have found to do this is
25、 by following the local rugby team”可知，作者通过密切关注当地的橄榄球队来尽力融入社区。故选 D。9The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “_”Athe club office Bthe local rugby teamCthe tourism office Dthe local communityB 解析：代词指代题。根据第二段的第一句“I decided to look for information on the local rugby team after the tour
26、ism office could not help me.”可知，当地旅游局不能帮助作者，作者决定自己去寻找有关当地橄榄球队的信息。故此处的 it 指代 “the local rugby team”，故选B。10Why did the two teams go to the clubhouse after the match?ATo show respect to each other.BTo watch the Rugby World Cup semifinal.CTo clean the club together.DTo exchange experience with each oth
27、er.B 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的第三句“After the match, both teams went to the clubhouse to see the Rugby World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and Australia.”可知，选 B。11What can we infer from the text?AThe writer must be a top rugby player.BThe writer is likely to be a boss of a rugby club.CThe writer is likely t
28、o come from Australia.DThe writer probably works as an assistant in France.D 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的最后一句 “I may go and see them with other assistants if possible during our stay.”可知，作者在法国的时候只要有可能都会和其他的助理一同去看橄榄球比赛。由此可推断，作者可能是一位在法国工作的助理，故选 D。D(2018云南质检)In a science fiction future, well arrive at the hotel in
29、our driverless taxi，check in at the reception desk staffed by androids, and then follow the robot porter(行李员) as it carries our bags to our room.However, this is already a science fact.Robots are already working in some hotelsthe Hennna Hotel in Sasebo，Japan is manned entirely by machines.In a Marri
30、ott hotel in Ghent, Belgium, a humanoid robot named Mario has been working since June 2015.He welcomes guests in 19 languages.Another robot has just taken up a concierge(接待员) position at a Hilton McLean hotel in Virginia.So the rise of the hotel machines seems unstoppable, but will guests really wan
31、t to stay in robotrun hotels? And will it come at the cost of human interaction and human jobs?US.online booking company Travelzoo gathered some statistics.Of the 6，000 travelers surveyed globally, nearly two thirds said theyd be comfortable with the idea of being looked after by machines.Richard Si
32、nger, Travelzoos European president, says he welcomes the day when apps and machines will get us from lobbies(大堂) to rooms.But how to stop a robot stealing your job?“A lot of jobs considered nonautomatable in the past are now automatable， ” said Carl Benedikt Frey from University of Oxford, an exper
33、t on technology and employment.But Frey says its still too early to say what effect robots will have on employment levels.In other words, even though robots may soon be checking us in, thats no excuse for us to be out.【解题导语】 在宾馆服务的机器人以往只出现在科幻小说中，而如今这种机器人已经存在于现实生活中。这种机器人的服务被大部分顾客所接受。12Three hotels ar
34、e mentioned in the text to show that _Arobots are already working in hotels in realityBmany common jobs can be done by robotsCrobots can really help people check into hotelsDthere are now some restaurants run by robotsA 解析：写作意图题。根据第三段的 “Robots are already working in some hotels”并结合文中介绍的三个由机器人提供服务的宾馆
35、可以判断，文中提及这三个宾馆是为了说明在现实中，机器人已经在宾馆工作了，故 A 项正确。13The company Travelzoo found out that _Arobots will put hotel employees out of workBrobots still have a long way to go to replace humansCthe hotel robots are mostly wellreceivedDsome hotel jobs can be automatableC 解析：推理判断题。根据第七段的 “nearly two thirds said t
36、heyd be comfortable with the idea of being looked after by machines”可知，有近三分之二的客户认为由机器人照顾他们是自在的；据此可知，Travelzoo 公司的调查结果是宾馆机器人得到了大部分顾客的好评，故 C 项正确。14What is Richard Singers attitude towards using robots in hotels?ADoubtful. BPositive.CNegative. DCautious.B 解析：推理判断题。根据第八段“Richard Singer.says he welcomes
37、the day when apps and machines will get us from lobbies(大堂) to rooms.”可知，Richard Singer 欢迎机器人取代人的工作；据此可以判断，Richard Singer 对宾馆机器人持积极的态度，故 B 项正确。15Which of the following can be the best title of the text?AJapan Opens Worlds First Robot HotelBOur Next Hotel Will Be Staffed by RobotsCHow to Compete with
38、 Robots for a JobDHow Guests React to Robot ServiceB 解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文首段通过介绍科幻小说中提及的在宾馆服务的机器人来引出本文的话题；接着介绍在现实生活中已经有三个宾馆使用了机器人；最后介绍对宾馆机器人服务的评价及其优点；据此可以判断，B 项最适合作本文标题。七选五(2018东北三校模拟)Top Ways to Spend the Holiday Season with PetsTaking a nap is a great way to refresh during the holidays, and a nap wit
39、h your dog or cat (or both) is an excellent bonding opportunity.Holiday time is here.The decorating, the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning, the wrapping.1._In the seasons craziness, our furry family members tend to get ignored or overstimulated(过度刺激的).2._But they dont have to：be sure to pay attent
40、ion and give them a break from the activity when they need it and add them to the fun when they dont.Rest time.If your pet seems stressed, have a safe place for him away from activity.Cats should have a quiet, cozy spot to sleep with food, water, and their little box.3._Be sure to have a soft area f
41、or sleep, a toy or two, water, and some food.But you might need a nap, too, to refresh for holiday festivities.So use this time to take one together.4._Many Christmas tree farms welcome pets on a leash(皮带)Your pet will just love being with you outdoors while you share one of the seasons most honored
42、 traditionspicking out the perfect tree.Just be sure to call the farm first to confirm that pets are welcome.and you have a new annual tradition.Go have a catch.Give your pup a good run and wear him out ahead of when company visits.5._This way, hell be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.Dog park
43、s are ideal as pups can run, chase tennis balls, and socialize with others.Always remember to walk to and from the park with your pup on a leash and poop bags in hand.AKeep pets on a leash.BDogs love playing catch.CDogs might also need one.DBut where do our pets fit in?EPick out the family Christmas
44、 tree.FAs a result, pets can experience restlessness and anxiety.GMany pets would love to be included in some of the activities.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。如何在假期和宠物一起度过一段美好时光？作者给我们提出了几条建议。1D 解析：根据空格前面 “The decorating, the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning, the wrapping.”可知，我们通常在假期会把时间花在装饰、购物、烹饪、打扫等事情上，D 项表示“但
45、我们把宠物置于何地？”与上文衔接紧凑，符合语境。故选 D 项。2F 解析：根据上句“In the seasons craziness, our furry family members tend to get ignored or overstimulated(过度刺激的) ”可知，此处应选 F 项，指“这样的话，宠物可能休息不好或焦虑” ，与上句构成因果关系，符合语境。故选 F 项。3C 解析：根据上句“Cats should have a quiet, cozy spot to sleep with food, water, and their little box.”及下句“Be sur
46、e to have a soft area for sleep, a toy or two, water, and some food.”可知，此处指宠物和人都需要有舒适的地方来休息。故 C 项“狗也需要一个这样的地方”能够承接上文，符合语境。故选 C 项。4E 解析：文章倒数第二段主要介绍了作者建议我们带着宠物去挑选圣诞树。故 E 项“挑选家庭圣诞树”符合题意，适合作本段标题。故选 E 项。5B 解析：根据本段标题中的关键词 “catch”和空格处后的“This way, hell be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.”可知，B 项“狗喜欢玩接
47、球”符合语境。故选 B 项。课时练 2 知识运用板块练完形填空(2018太原高三模拟)I was a shy kid. Nothing seemed harder than talking to people. I didnt even like to answer the phone for fear that Id have to talk to somebody I didnt know._1_，at school I had to spend all day in the company of others. My _2_was studying. It was something I
48、 could do _3_and by myself. I spent a lot of time studying and was _4_with good grades.Eventually I went to college. I came to realize that some people were rather fun to _5_with. Yet my childhood _6_carried over and I found myself tonguetied and _7_whenever I found myself in a conversation.One day while on campus, I _8_an advertisement for a position on the local classical music _9_station. I had grown up listening to classical music, and I loved it.In order to get the job, applicants needed to be interviewed. I had absolutely no background in radio, and the i