1、1题型组合练(六).阅读理解A(2017河北区二模)WELCOMEWelcome to Windsor Castle，the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.Windsor is one of the official residences(住所) of the Queen，who sometimes stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit.Ther
2、e is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poorsighted visitors.Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide.Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance ShoppingShops offer a wi
3、de range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection，including books，postcards，china，jewellery，and childrens toys.Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops.From April to September ice crea
4、m is also available.Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain reentry permits from the castle shops.Eating and drinking are not 2to the State Apartments.Visitors with childrenFor those visiting with children，a special family tour and various activities are offered
5、during school holidays and at weekends.Please note that，for safety reasons，pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments.However，baby carriers are available to borrow.St Georges ChapelVisitors arriving at the Castle after 15：00 from March to October are advised to visit St Georges Chapel firs
6、t，before it closes.permitted in the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNoncommercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle.Photography，video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.Mobile phones must be swi
7、tched off inside the State Apartments and St Georges Chapel in consideration of other visitors.SecurityAs Windsor Castle is a working royal palace，visitors and their belongings should get through airportstyle security checks.For safety and security reasons a oneway system operates along the visitor
8、route.3语 篇 解 读 本 文 是 一 篇 英 国 温 莎 城 堡 的 旅 游 指 南 。1A visitor can apply for a free audio tour .Ain the CourtyardBin the State ApartmentsCat the Admission CentreDat St Georges Chapel答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据 Audio tours部分，可以得知在 Admission Centre可以申请免费的音乐之旅。2What is specially offered to visitors with kids?AA securi
9、ty guard.BA pushchair.CA free toy.DA baby carrier.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据 Visitors with children部分的最后一句可知，带孩子的游客可以借用婴儿车。3Who can get reentry permits?AVisitors wishing to eat outside the Castle.BVisitors buying gifts in the castle shops.CVisitors buying water from the Courtyard.DVisitors eating outside St Ge
10、orges Chapel.答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据 Refreshments部分的第三句可知，想暂时离开城堡去小镇买饮料或小吃的游客可以重新获得许可。4Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?ATo ensure the safety of others.BTo ensure the security of the Castle.CTo prevent them from disturbing others.DTo prevent the use of the builtin cameras.答案 C解析 细节理
11、解题。根据 Photography and mobile phones部分的最后一句可知，为不影响其他游客游览，要求游客关闭手机。45In the last part，a “working royal palace” refers to one .Astill being constructedBstill used by the royal familyCwhere the Queen usually worksDwhere works of art are on show答案 B解析 词义猜测题。结合第一段和画线部分后面的内容可知，此处应该理解为“仍然被皇室使用的皇家宫殿” 。B(2016
12、河西区一模)“Where is the light？” My dad used to ask me that when I was little.Its one of those questions that parents use to find out how smart their young children are.During my teenage years，my dad jokingly told me that he thought I was going to be dimwitted because I pointed at him whenever he asked m
13、e where the light was.Dad is from a rural area about 230 kilometers north of the capital Manila，and where most people live off the land，raising and selling livestock and poultry.His father，an artist and street magician，died when he was very young.To make ends meet，his mother went about town and wash
14、ed laundry in various households.My dad found himself alonelack of nurturing and love，short of family bonds.Dad loved reading and always looked for opportunities to educate himself.One day，when my father was 16 and out of work，a pastor saw him sitting under a tree absorbed in a book.He approached Da
15、d and asked him why he wasnt in school.Dad replied that he had no money for college.The pastor saw his desire to study and recommended him to University of the Cordilleras as a working student.He also gave Dad a job at a local church.Thanks to the pastor，Dad got his Bachelor of Arts degree，then went
16、 on to study law and became a successful lawyer.He wrote a widely read textbook on Philippine law.Looking at my father now，I can see how he was able to overcome so many obstacles.He is by nature a hardworking man，pouring his energy into his career without forgetting his family.He values educationwhe
17、n we were younger，he would tell me and my brother to constantly seek improvement in ourselves through learning.5Like a light，he shines with dignity and respect because of his achievements，but his light radiates the brightest for maintaining our family as a cohesive unit with love and faith as its fo
18、undation.There are times when my dad kids around and asks me，using my childhood nickname， “Sasi，wheres the light？”I just smile，and point at him.语篇解读 小时候，每当父亲问我“光明在哪里？”时，我总会指向他。因为在我心中，他就是我们家的光，是我们家的骄傲。6What jokes did Dad play on the writer?AHe considered her a little foolish.BHe treated himself as th
19、e light.CHe turned the light on to be dim for her.DHe asked her to answer many difficult questions.答案 A解析 细节理解题。由第一段第三句话可推知。7It can be inferred from the second paragraph that .ADad got along well with his sistersBDad didnt have a happy childhoodCDad was particular about his clothesDDad used to wande
20、r in the market答案 B解析 推理判断题。第二段讲到父亲住的地方很偏僻、很穷；父亲早年丧父；父亲的母亲靠洗衣为生；父亲觉得自己缺乏家庭的教育和关爱。由此可知，父亲的童年很不幸。8How did Dad finish his college education?AHe won a scholarship by studying hard.BHe got financial support from a pastor.CHe paid his fees by doing a parttime job.DHe earned money by writing books on law.答
21、案 C解 析 推 理 判 断 题 。 由 第 三 段 第 五 、 六 句 可 知 ， 一 位 牧 师 推 荐 他 上 了 大 学 ， 并 给 他 了 一 份 工作 。 父 亲 靠 兼 职 工 作 完 成 了 学 业 。 该 题 易 误 选 B项 ， 该 项 本 身 有 误 ， 牧 师 没 有 出 资 帮 助 父 亲 上学 。9In the eyes of the writer，her dad .6Ataught his children by himself at homeBworked too hard to forget the familyCchose careers for his c
22、hildrenDacted as the light in their life答案 D解析 细节理解题。由第五段可知，在作者心中，父亲就是光明。10Why did the writer write this passage?ATo praise her dad for his effort to success.BTo recall a question asked by her dad.CTo stress the importance of the light.DTo introduce the benefit of a close family.答案 A解析 写作意图题。纵观全文，作者
23、对父亲的崇拜之情跃然纸上。C(2017天津五校联考二模)Many people traveled to Las Vegas，Nevada last week for the 50th Consumer Electronics Show，or CES.The 2017 show had many examples of “smart home” devices.“Smart home” technology is designed to make life easier for people by letting computers control many things inside our
24、homes.One such device actually begins working outside the home，when someone arrives and rings the doorbell.You may get informed even when you are halfway around the world that someone come and you can unlock the door for them very easily.Another use of smart home technology is being able to watch wh
25、at is taking place in your home wherever you are.Devices can even let homeowners look in on dogs，cats or other pets when they are away.For heating or cooling，there is a smart thermostat.This device can also send you a message if a big storm causes leaks or flooding.“Were trying to catch it with just
26、 a few drops before it becomes a real big problem， ”said Mike Sale of iDevices.While most of the devices can be controlled from anywhere，they also work in the same way when you are at home.Some devices，like Amazons Echo and Google Home，even let you use voice commands to talk to them.A concern for ma
27、ny homeowners is the possibility that someone else might 7find a way to attack these smart home devices.An official from Vivint said his company is sure that only owners of the home can gain use of information on the devices.Warren Katz from iDevices said his company employs engineers from the defen
28、se industry to help prevent hacking.“So theyve spent time working on the Patriot Missile and others，and we spend an awful lot of time ensuring that our products are both safe and safe from attack.”Many of these devices at the Consumer Electronics Show were available before.But now they communicate b
29、etter and can learn to repeat behavior and habits.All of them can be bought separately，many for less than 100.With such devices，our future homes will become homes thinking for themselves.语篇解读 本文是科普类文章。主要讲述了新的科学技术的发展使得人们的生活变得更加的便捷，如可以通过远程操控的“smart home” 。11Why is “smart home” technology developed?ATo
30、 improve the intelligence of users.BTo bring more convenience to people.CTo change peoples working conditions.DTo realize peoples modern life dream.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第三句“Smart home technology is designed to make life easier for people by letting computers control many things inside our homes.”可知，S
31、mart home 的设计是为了使人们的生活更便捷，故选 B。12How can the smart devices help us?AThey can repair the leaks.BThey can identify the visitors.CThey can protect our home.DThey can support remote control.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“.by letting computers control many things inside our homes.”可知，当有人拜访你家的时候，你可以通过家里的电脑，实施远程操控
32、，故选 D。13In what way do companies keep their smart home devices from attacking?AKeep the information as a secret.BTrain safety engineers.8CWork on the Patriot Missile.DGuard the devices personally.答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“.his company is sure that only owners of the home can gain use of information o
33、n the devices.”可知，他的公司保证，只有这个家的主人才能使用这些信息，就是说信息不会外漏，不会引发安全问题，故选A。14What can we learn about the devices from the last paragraph?AThey are not new to consumers.BThey have unreasonable prices.CMany of them are improved ones.DAll of them need to be bought separately.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段第一、二句可知，许多的这种设备在
34、之前就可以使用了，但是现在它们能够更好地交流并对用户的行为习惯有记忆功能，由此可知，现在的设备都是改良版的，故选 C。15What can be the best title of the passage?ALife Is Easier with Smart Home DevicesBNo Longer to Worry Where You AreCNever Live Without Intelligent DevicesDHomes Without Housework Are Coming答案 A解析 标题归纳题。根据文章内容，本文主要讲述了新的科学技术的发展使得人们的生活变得更加便捷。如
35、可以通过远程操控的“smart home” ，故选 A。.阅读表达(2017天津五校联考二模)Oxford and Cambridge have now decided to remove the words CANT and IMPOSSIBLE from their dictionary.Jessica Cox,25，a girl born without arms，stands inside an aircraft.The girl got the Sport Pilot certificate lately and became the first pilot licensed to
36、fly using only her feet.So，the next time you are ready to tell yourself， “I cant possibly.” remember this amazing young woman and change your vocabulary.Jessica Cox has never let her disability hold her back.Growing up，Cox did it all，from swim lessons to girl scouts，modeling，tap dancing and Taekwond
37、o9at the age of 14，shed already earned a black belt.“I cant believe how much I did growing up.Every single day after school there was something going on.I was expected to learn to do things like everybody else in my own way，which worked out just fine.”Becoming a pilot wasnt always a dream for Cox，bu
38、t after going up in a single engine airplane with a fighter pilot several years ago，she was inspired to overcome her initial fears.In 2008，after extensive training，she earned her Light Sport Pilot Certificate，and setting a new Guinness World Record was a dream for her，and she nabbed it in 2011.Not o
39、nly is Cox the first person to fly a plane without arms，but she also holds the title of the first person without arms to receive a black belt in the American Taekwondo Association.Cox has now traveled to 20 countries on six continents to share her inspirational story.She believes anyone can be excel
40、lent，regardless of disability，with encouragement and support.16What made Oxford and Cambridge decide to remove the two words? (no more than 8 words)Armless Jessica Cox got the Sport Pilot certificate.Or: Jessica Cox got the Sport Pilot certificate.17 What made Cox do all the things during the course
41、 of his growing up？ (no more than 10 words)Her strong will to overcome/get rid of her disability.18What did Cox feel when she began to learn to fly a plane？(no more than 15 words)She was not very interested in becoming a pilot.Or: She was afraid of flying a plane.19What is the meaning of the underli
42、ned part in Paragraph 6？(no more than 5 words)She got/made it.Or: She realized her dream.Or：She won the title.Or: She made her mark.20How does Coxs story inspire you to overcome difficulties in life? Put it in your own words.(no more than 20 words)We should not lose heart in face of difficulties.If
43、we work hard，we will 10succeed.Or：Coxs story tells me that I should be strong and pracitice hard to overcome any difficulties in my life.Or: We should overcome our weaknesses with courage and determination.书面表达(2017河西区一模)假设你是红星中学的李津，你的美国朋友 Mike邀请你今年暑假去他家度假，请你根据以下要点写一封回信。(1)接受邀请并表达感谢；(2)询问那边的情况(内容自拟至
44、少两点)；(3)约定接机时间：7 月 8日上午 9点，航班号 CA983；(4)表达想见到他的强烈愿望。注意：(1)词数不少于 100；(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。参考范文Dear Mike，How is everything going?I am highly honored to accept your invitation for the summer vacation and thank you in advance.I will treasure this wonderful chance，which will help me learn more about Ame
45、rican culture and life.Now I am making some necessary preparations for it.However，could you be so kind as to tell me something about the climate there and what clothes are needed？Besides，my flight No.CA983 will arrive at 9 am.on July 8.I would appreciate it if you can pick me up at the airport.I cant wait to see you again!I am looking forward to your early reply.Yours，Li Jin
