1、必修 Unit 1单元检测 B阅读理解提速练.阅读理解A (2018安徽合肥模拟)Bookstores are a travelers best friend: They provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they often host readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at worlds six greatest bookstores.Adrian Harrington since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; lea
2、ther bound sets and general antiquarian (古玩 ). Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.Another Country Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English language secondhand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. There are about 20,000 books that you can bu
3、y or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.Atlantis Books Oia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece, founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, a
4、nd the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good oldfashioned dance parties.Barts Books Ojai, California, US. “The Worlds Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”，a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the stre
5、et, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the doors coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.Corso Como Bookshop Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography.
6、It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzani.The Bookworm Beijing, China. A bookshop, library, bar restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floortoceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summ
7、er, yet warm and comfortable in winter.语篇解读：本文介绍了世界上最好的几个书店，包括 书店的 历史、所在的地点和特点等相关信息。1Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?AAdrian Harrington. BAtlantis Books.CBarts Books. DCorso Como Bookshop.解析：选 C 细节理解题。比 较几个书店的建立时间， Adrian Harrington 建于 1971 年，Atlantis Books 建于 2004 年， Barts
8、 Books 建于 1964 年，Corso Como Bookshop 建于1990 年。由此可知，Bart s Books 的历史最悠久。故 选 C 项。2What can you do in Atlantis Books?AAttend a festival. BLearn photography.CEnjoy rare books. DBuy books anytime.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据文中 对 Atlantis Books 的介绍“Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings,
9、 book readings, and good oldfashioned dance parties.”可知， 这个书店会举办 literary festivals。故选 A 项。3How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?AIt is used as a library.BIt hosts all sorts of activities.CIt focuses on photography.DIt has branches in different cities.解析：选 D 细节理解题。比 较几个书店可知， The B
10、ookworm 不同于其他书店的特点是它在不同的城市有分店。故选 D 项。B(2018江西重点中学联考)Up to 60 Shanghai math teachers are to be brought to England to raise standards, in an exchange arranged by the Department for Education. The announcement comes as a campaign is launched to raise adult math skills. A survey of 2,300 adults for the
11、numeracy campaign found that over a third thought their level of math had held them back. An accompanying economic analysis said that a lack of math skills cost the UK. 20 billion pounds per year.The plan to bring 60 Englishspeaking math teachers from Shanghai is an attempt to learn from a city that
12、 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 math than middle class children in the UK. The Shanghai teachers, expected to arrive from the autumn, will help share their teaching methods, support pupils who ar
13、e struggling and help to train other teachers.“We have some smart math teachers in this country but what I saw in Shanghai and other Chinese cities has only strengthened my belief that we can learn from them， ” said education minister, Elizabeth Truss, who has recently visited Shanghai, accompanied
14、by head teachers from England. “They have a cando attitude to math and I want us to match that, and their performance.” She stressed the economic significance of raising math standards, for individuals and the country. “As part of our longterm economic plan, we are determined to drive up standards i
15、n our schools and give our young people the skills they need to succeed in the global race. Good math qualifications have the greatest earnings potential and provide the strongest protection against unemployment， ” said the education minister.语篇 解 读 ：本 文 讲 述 了 中 国 上 海 多 达 六 十 位 数 学 教 师 受 英 国 教 育 部 门
16、 的 邀 请 ，作 为 交 换 老 师 到 英 国 去 教 授 数 学 这 一 事 件 ，旨 在 提 高 英 国 学 生 的 数 学 技 能 和 水 平 ，改 善 日 益 落 没 的 英 国 数 学 教 育 。4Poor math skills have caused serious “_” consequences in England.Aacademic BeconomicCcultural Dpolitical解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句中的 “. a lack of math skills cost the U. K. 20 billion pounds per yea
17、r.”可知，缺乏数学技能让英国每年损失 200 亿英镑，即经济损失严重。故选 B 项 。5What is the main factor behind Shanghai teachers success in math teaching?ATheir students are from poor families.BTheir students have a talent for math.CThey have a positive attitude to teaching.DThey teach in a highly developed city.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第三段英国教
18、育部 长所讲 的“They have a cando attitude to math and I want us to match that, and their performance.”可知，上海老师数学教育成功的一个重要因素就是他们对教学的积极态度。故选 C 项。6According to Elizabeth Truss, raising standards can be helpful in _.Aequipping young people with global competitivenessBpromoting the pupils international test per
19、formanceCteaching how to earn money in the global marketDdiscovering ones math talent at an early age解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “As part of . give our young people the skills they need to succeed in the global race.”可知，教育部长认为提高教育标准有助于提升年轻人的国际竞争力。故选 A 项。7What can be the best title for the passage?AGood Mat
20、h Skills Are About Hard WorkBWhy Are English Math Standards Left Behind?CWhy Are Shanghai Math Teachers Getting Popular?DChinese Teachers Bring the Art of Math to English Schools解析：选 D 标题归纳题。文章开篇点 题介绍了上海数学教 师被英国请去传授经验的事情。A 项侧重于数学技能本身；B 项侧重于英国数学教育落后的原因； C 项侧重于上海数学教师受欢迎的原因；D 项概括了中国老 师受邀去英国的整个事件。故选 D 项
21、。.阅读七选五Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and OrganizationsMany college students dont know what theyre missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience. _1_ Check them ou
22、t and see whats available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations.Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year. _2_ However, in a club, youll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your in
23、terest.Help your major.There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments. _3_Learn
24、important leadership skills.Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications. _4_ These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you mi
25、ght be able to gain such a position._5_Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most of your time in college!AHave fun.BNever waste energy.CClass sizes can be big.DTake advantage of your major.ESo d
26、on t just walk past those tables during clubs week.FIn a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.GAnd you might even get access to study skills and other academic advice.语 篇 解 读 ：文 章 主 要 介 绍 了 大 学 生 在 大 学 期 间 参 加 俱 乐 部 和 组 织 的 益 处 。1选 E 根据设空后的“Check them out and see whats available” (去
27、看一看有没有合适的) ，再 结合下文提供的要参加学生俱乐部的理由可知，设空处应是表述不要错过俱乐部纳新的机会。故选 E 项。2选 C 根据设空后的 “. youll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.”可知，俱乐部圈子小，而且大家志趣相投，因此设空处很可能说的是大学的班级一般人员很多。故选 C 项。3选 G 根据设空前的 “. joining an academic club you will probably have an easier time to know profess
28、ors in your departments.”可知，加入俱乐部有助于学术成长。故选 G 项，该项中的 academic 与上文的 academic club 相照应。4选 F 根据设空后的“These skills could be event planning, finance management”可知，设空处应是指除学会领导 技能以外的其他技能，关 键词 skills 与 F 项中的 skills 相呼应。故选 F 项。5选 A 根据下文中的“Lastly, . simply be a lot of fun.”可知，本段的主 题是：加入俱乐部或组织给大学生活带来很多的乐趣。故 选 A 项。
