1、1Unit 5 Travelling abroad高考试卷分块专练阅 读 理 解 提 速 练 4篇 阅 读 1篇 七 选 五 ， 限 时 35分 钟 .阅读理解A(2018合肥高三质检)If you have the opportunity to visit some places in New Zealand then the list below is our recommendation.Fiordland National ParkThis park is part of the South Westland World Heritage area and is New Zealand
2、s largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordland is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.The area has some of the wo
3、rlds great walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.Abel Tasman National ParkAbel Tasman may be New Zealands smallest national park, but the attractions are huge. Located in one of New Zealands sunniest spots,
4、the area also has the best beaches in the country.The popular Abel Tasman Walk is a great way to see this park. It takes 35 days to complete. Sea Taxis are also available and can drop you off at any number of beaches within the park.RotoruaAccessible from New Zealands biggest city, Auckland, Rotorua
5、 is famous for its volcanic activities. Rotorua is also famous for its plentiful lakes which are great for swimming and fishing. The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famous walks.Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori Culture.Mt Coo
6、k National ParkMt Cook as well as the surrounding area is an alpine (高山的) park within the World Heritage listed in South Westland. The biggest peaks in all of Australasia are here. The park doesnt contain many trees or plants due to the 2altitude. Walks range from a two hour walk to difficult tracks
7、 suitable for experienced mountaineers only.A helicopter or plane ride gives visitors excellent views of the mountains with the option of landing at the top of Tasman Glacier, a true permanent snow covered alpine environment.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要是向游客推荐了四个新西兰的著名旅游景点。1The most impressive experience in Fior
8、dland National Park may be _.Arock climbs Bforest campsCwater jumps Dboat trips解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据 Fiordland National Park部分第一段最后一句“Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.”可推断出，在这个公园乘船游览可能是最令人印象深刻的体验。故选 D。2If you are interested in folk customs, you can go to visi
9、t _.AFiordland National ParkBRotoruaCMt Cook National ParkDAbel Tasman National Park解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据 Rotorua部分第二段“Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori Culture.”可判断出，如果你对民间习俗感兴趣，你可以去 Rotorua体验和学习。故选 B。3If you go to visit Mt Cook National Park, you can _.Avie
10、w some amazing waterfallsBenjoy some tropical fruitsCstop on the top of Tasman GlacierDtake walks in various bushes解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，游客在那里可以停留在 Tasman Glacier的顶部。故选 C。4What do the four attractions have in common?AGreat beaches. BUntouched nature.CPleasant climate. DFamous walks.解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据 F
11、iordland National Park部分第二段中的“The area has some of the worlds great walks including the world famous Milford Track . ”， Abel Tasman National Park部分第二段中的“The popular Abel Tasman 3Walk is a great way to see this park.”， Rotorua部分第一段中的“The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famo
12、us walks.”和 Mt Cook National Park部分第一段中的 “Walks range from a two hour walk to difficult tracks suitable for experienced mountaineers only.”可判断出，这四个旅游景点的共同之处在于都有很著名的徒步旅行路线。故选 D。BUp to 60 Shanghai maths teachers are to be brought to England to raise standards in an exchange arranged by the Department
13、for Education. The announcement comes as a campaign is launched to raise adult maths skills. A survey of 2,300 adults for the numeracy campaign found that over a third thought their level of maths had held them back. An accompanying economic analysis said that a lack of maths skills cost the UK 20 b
14、illion pounds per year.The plan to bring 60 Englishspeaking maths teachers from Shanghai is an attempt to learn from a city that has been the top performance in the OECDs Pisa tests. The OECD says that children of poor families in Shanghai are on average better at maths than middle class children in
15、 the UK. The Shanghai teachers, expected to arrive from the autumn, will help share their teaching methods, support pupils who are struggling and help to train other teachers. “We have some smart maths teachers in this country but what I saw in Shanghai and other Chinese cities has only strengthened
16、 my belief that we can learn from them， ” said education minister, Elizabeth Truss, who has recently visited Shanghai, accompanied by head teachers from England.“They have a cando attitude to maths and I want us to match that, and their performance.” She stressed the economic significance of raising
17、 maths standards, for individuals and the country.“As part of our longterm economic plan, we are determined to drive up standards in our schools and give our young people the skills they need to succeed in the global race. Good maths qualifications have the greatest earnings potential and provide th
18、e strongest protection against unemployment， ” said the education minister.语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。上海将近 60名数学老师将于秋季赴英国分享他们的教学方法、帮助学数学困难的学生、培训数学老师来提升英国学生的数学水平。5Poor maths skills have caused serious _ consequences in England.Aacademic Beconomic4Ccultural Dpolitical解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“An accompanying economi
19、c analysis said that a lack of maths skills cost the UK 20 billion pounds per year.”可知，数学技能的缺乏给英国经济带来了严重后果。故 B项正确。6What is the main factor behind Shanghai teachers success in maths teaching?ATheir students are from poor families.BTheir students have a talent for maths.CThey have a positive attitude
20、to teaching.DThey teach in a highly developed city.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“They have a cando attitude to maths and I want us to match that, and their performance.”可以判断，是因为他们对数学教学有积极的态度。故 C项正确。7According to Elizabeth Truss, raising maths standards can be helpful in _.Aequipping young people with global
21、 competitivenessBpromoting the pupils international test performanceCteaching how to earn money in the global marketDdiscovering ones maths talent at an early age解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句“As part of our longterm economic plan, we are determined to drive up standards in our schools and give our young
22、people the skills they need to succeed in the global race.”可知，提高数学水平有助于年轻人具备全球竞争力。故 A项正确。8What can be the best title for the passage?AGood Maths Skills Are about Hard WorkBWhy Are English Maths Standards Left Behind?CWhy Are Shanghai Maths Teachers Getting Popular?DChinese Teachers Bring the Art of
23、Maths to English Schools解析：选 D 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了上海近 60名数学老师将于秋季赴英国分享他们的数学教学方法、帮助培养学数学困难的学生、培训数学老师。D 项“中国老师为英国学校带来数学技巧”最能概括本文大意，适合做标题。故 D项正确。C(2018南昌高三二模)A small family approached. The daughter was young and pretty. Her name was Blair, and she was obviously leaving. Her parents were not. 5The thre
24、e gazed at the crowd and began their wait. Blair was twentythree, fresh from graduate school with a handsome resume (简历) but not ready for a career. A friend from college was in Africa as a volunteer for Peace Work, which had inspired Blair to devote the next two years to helping others. Her assignm
25、ent was in eastern Peru, where she would teach primitive little children how to read. She would live in a hut with no modern conveniences, no electricity, no phone, and she was anxious to begin her journey.The flight would take her to Miami, then to Lima, then by bus for three days into the mountain
26、s, into another century. For the first time in her young and sheltered life, Blair would spend Christmas away from home.Luther, her father, was sad that Blair was leaving. The goodbyes had all been said. “Are you sure this is what you want？” had been asked for the hundredth time. Then, the first ann
27、ouncement was made, the one asking those in first class to come forward.“I guess wed better go， ” Luther said to his daughter, his only child. They hugged again and fought back the tears. Blair smiled and said, “The year will fly by. Ill be home next Christmas.”Nora, her mother, bit her lip and nodd
28、ed and kissed her once more.“Please be careful， ” she said because she couldnt stop saying it.“Ill be fine.”They released her and watched helplessly as she joined a long line and inched away, away from them, away from home and security and everything shed ever known. They turned and got into endless
29、 sadness.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了刚刚大学毕业就去秘鲁的偏远山区做志愿者的 Blair和父母在机场告别时的情景以及他们内心的感受。9Whats the reason for Blairs decision to help others?AHer colleges requirement.BHer friends behavior.CHer successful career.DHer parents support.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A friend from college was in Africa as a volunteer for Pea
30、ce Work, which had inspired Blair to devote the next two years to helping others.”可知，Blair 大学时的一个朋友在非洲做志愿者的行为激励了 Blair决定去帮助别人。故选 B。610What were the family waiting for?AThe flight to Miami.BThe flight to Lima.CThe bus to the mountains.DThe bus to another century.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The flight would
31、 take her to Miami, then to Lima, then by bus for three days into the mountains, into another century.”和文章关于机场送行的描述可知，这一家人正在机场等飞往 Miami的航班。故选 A。11Which words can best describe Luther and Noras feelings?APleased and appreciative.BIndifferent and cold.CHeartbroken but relaxed.DUnderstanding but worrie
32、d.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第三段“Are you sure this is what you want？had been asked for the hundredth time.”和第五段“Nora, her mother, bit her lip and nodded and kissed her once more.Please be careful， she said because she couldnt stop saying it.”中父母向女儿告别时的表现和所说的话可推知，他们很担心女儿但理解她所做的决定。故选 D。12What can we infer about B
33、lair in the passage?AShe was twentythree years old.BShe was tired of city life.CShe would be in first class in the flight.DShe used to spend Christmas in Peru.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Then, the first announcement was made, the one asking those in first class to come forward.”及下一段 Blair的父亲所说的“I guess w
34、ed better go”可推知，Blair 乘坐的是头等舱。故选 C。A 项在原文中已提到，不用推断，故排除。DTips for Cycle TripsCycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human power, and slow enough to allow type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle travel is a cheap form of
35、transportation.7DistanceOn level terrain (地形), without a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60120km a day. Distances of up to 250km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to en
36、joy the places you visit. For many, 80100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities.GeographyThe gradient (坡度) of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 meters of a
37、ltitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers, as overall they will be downhill. A long, roundabout route along a river will usually be easier than a short, direct route over
38、 a hill or mountain pass. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.EatFood choice depends largely on where you are, so see the respective sections for more information about foods. As you will be working hard, its important to get enough energy i
39、n your food. On long trips away from major towns there may be little quality food available, so be prepared to live on candy bars, prepared meat products and the like if the need arises.SleepWhile you can take a tent with you, many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate cyclists. However, t
40、here are also some hotels that may be less used to accommodating cyclists. If you are exploring an unfamiliar world, asking about the accommodation spares you the search for a new place to stay after a long exhausting day of travel.语篇解读：本文主要介绍骑行旅游时在骑行距离、地理形势、饮食、住宿四个方面的建议。13Which distance does the au
41、thor suggest to ordinary cyclists a day?A50km. B90km.C130km. D250km.8解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据小标题 Distance下面的“For many, 80100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for .”可知，80km 到 100km对大多数普通的骑行者而言是最适合的，故选 B项。14From the passage, we can learn that _.Ahigh quality food is easy to get on long tripsBh
42、otels seldom provide accommodation for cyclistsCcycling over a mountain is challenging but worthyDit takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 100m of altitude解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据小标题 Geography下面的最后两句“A long . that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.”可知，沿着山路骑行比沿河骑行更加艰难，但是最美丽的风景路线常常来自山区地带，即在山区骑行
43、具有挑战性，但也是十分值得的，故选 C项。15We can probably read this passage in _.Aa geography book Ba research reportCa science fiction Da travel magazine解析：选 D 文章出处题。文章主要介绍骑行旅游时在骑行距离、地理形势、饮食、住宿四个方面的一些建议，与旅游话题息息相关，很有可能出现在旅游杂志(a travel magazine)上，故选 D项。.阅读七选五Ways to Keep Your FriendsFor many high school students, our g
44、raduation date appears like a ticking time bomb (定时炸弹) for friendships weve had since kindergarten._1_Video chat. Lets do the obvious one first：FaceTime. I think that seeing your friends face is a necessity you dont really need me to point out, but talking to your friends keeps the friendship going!
45、 If the phone call isnt full of deep conversation, thats fine._2_Keep sharing everything._3_ Despite the thousandmile distance between my best friend and me, she knows everything about the crushes (迷恋) Ive had, the teachers Ive hated and the assignments that have kept me up past 3 am. It takes me 10
46、 seconds to send a text. Its a lot easier to pretend to stay with your friend.Presents! Take a minute to admire the efficiency of the US. postal system and send your friend a gift! This is a fun one and a must. Picking it out will make your day, and getting it will make his or her day. _4_ And the t
47、hought 9doesnt have to disappear if the miles between you grow. If anything, this will help the distance feel even less important._5_ Realize that people change and that your friends wont stay the same no matter how much you want them to. College is a time for people to discover parts of themselves
48、that may have been dormant (潜伏的) in high school, and your friend might start to seem more and more like a different person. Give advice and help him or her keep a level head, but realize that going with the flow might sometimes work in your favor.ASpare no details, no matter how unimportant.BBe read
49、y for growth.CEmail or chat online.DIts always the thought that counts.EThe ways to keep your friends are listed as follows.FAppreciating the gift really means youve your friends deep in heart.GSometimes friendship is just knowing someones on the other end of the line.语篇解读：每逢毕业时，学生们之间的友谊总是面临挑战，那么如何在毕业后维持朋友间的关系呢？本文给出了几点建议。1选 E 本空承上启下，用于引出下文，根据下文提到的“Video ch
