（江蘇專用）2020高考英語(yǔ)二輪復(fù)習(xí) 專題限時(shí)檢測(cè)（十六）閱讀理解A篇送分練（一）

專題限時(shí)檢測(cè)（十六） 閱讀理解A篇送分練(一)(共5篇，限時(shí)25分鐘)ACorfu, GreeceCorfu may be well­known for its party atmosphere, but it's 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 you'll 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 War's 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 water's surface. Just off the coast of the island, you'll 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 (甲殼綱動(dòng)物) and jellyfish all call the waters around Lofoten home, making for some truly breathtaking diving experiences.語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章介紹了歐洲四個(gè)著名的潛水勝地。1Where should people go to enjoy scenery produced by volcanos?ALanzarote, Spain.BNormandy, France.CLofoten, Norway. DCorfu, Greece.解析：選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Lanzarote, Spain部分中的“An active volcanic island. The explosive power of Lanzarote has carved out some truly beautiful landscapes”可知，人們?cè)谖靼嘌赖奶m薩羅特島可以欣賞到火山造就的景色。故選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：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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，這四個(gè)地方的共同之處在于它們都是潛水勝地。故選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 (細(xì)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.語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要講述了孩子們?cè)趨⒂^Kids' Farm 時(shí)會(huì)有什么收獲以及參觀時(shí)的注意事項(xiàng)。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：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Please Note 部分中的“The Caring Corral is open only when the staff are available; hours are limited.”可知，Caring Corral 只有在農(nóng)場(chǎng)員工有空的時(shí)候才會(huì)開(kāi)放，而且開(kāi)放時(shí)間是有限制的。由此可知，游客在參觀Caring Corral 之前需要確認(rèn)其開(kāi)放時(shí)間。故選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：選B寫(xiě)作意圖題。閱讀全文可知，本文主要介紹了孩子們?cè)趨⒂^Kids' Farm時(shí)可以從中學(xué)到什么以及參觀時(shí)的注意事項(xiàng)。由此可知，作者寫(xiě)作本文就是為了提供一些關(guān)于Kids' Farm的信息，故選B。C(2019·鎮(zhèn)江模擬)Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it's increasingly easy to find that you've 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 you're away.* It's 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 (擰緊) 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 (螺絲刀)語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了幾種家庭智能小物件，以及它們各自的特點(diǎn)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：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)ecobee 4中的第二點(diǎn)；Amazon Smart Plug中的第三點(diǎn)；The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb中的第三點(diǎn)；August Smart Lock Pro中的第三點(diǎn)，可知它們都易于安裝且設(shè)置簡(jiǎn)單，故選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：選A寫(xiě)作意圖題。根據(jù)第一段可知，文章旨在介紹幾種家庭智能小物件的特點(diǎn)和功能，故選A。D(2019·蘇州模擬)World's 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. It's 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 Ka'anapali Beach Among the most visited beach in West Maui, this area is a popular spot for quiet relaxation or water sports. It's also famous for the daily cliff diving ceremony off the beach's 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 Miami's 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)語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了美國(guó)四個(gè)很棒的沙灘，包括這四個(gè)沙灘的特點(diǎn)、住宿及收費(fèi)、交通情況及費(fèi)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：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)No.2 Siesta Beach部分中的“It's also a great spot for kids to collect seashells and sand dollars.”可知，該沙灘是個(gè)讓孩子們收集海貝殼和海膽的好地方，所以孩子們?cè)谶@里能玩得很開(kāi)心，而其他三個(gè)沙灘沒(méi)有涉及這一點(diǎn)，故選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：選B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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，史密斯夫婦二人的飛機(jī)交通費(fèi)最低應(yīng)當(dāng)是71×2142(美元)，另外酒店費(fèi)用是每晚293美元起，所以最少應(yīng)該是293142 435(美元)。故選B。E(2019·徐州、淮安、連云港模擬)IT'S 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. It's absolutely possible to have the highest quality, precision classic timepiece without the high and mighty price tag. Here comes the Stauer Urban Blue.Packed with high­end watch performance and style, minus the high­end price tag.It's everything a high­end watch should be: Sturdy stainless steel and genuine leather construction, precision timing that's accurate to four seconds a day that's more precise than a 27­jewel automatic watch priced at over $6,000.Your great escape from the overpriced watch craze. At Stauer, we go directly to the source (cutting out the middleman), and engineer our own watch designs. This means we can offer a top quality timepiece that happens to only cost the same as two well­made cocktails at your favorite bar. So, while we're busy revolutionizing the watch industry to bring you more real value, you can take your own stand against overpriced watches with the Urban Blue. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Wear the Urban Blue for 30 days. If you're not convinced that you achieved excellence for less, send it back for a refund of the item price. The Urban Blue is one of our fastest sellers. It takes six months to engineer this watch, so don't wait.Limited to the first 1，900 responders to this ad only. Stauer Urban Blue Watch Offer Code Price $29 S&P Save $1701­800­1859­1843語(yǔ)篇解讀：本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章介紹了一款手表的特點(diǎn)和這款手表值得擁有的理由。9. What is the selling point of the Urban Blue?AIt was made when Nixon was in office.BIt is the most precise watch in the world.CIt is designed by the company's own engineers.DIt is high in quality but amazingly low in price.解析：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一、第二和第三個(gè)小標(biāo)題中的“Only $29”“high­end watch performance and style”“escape from the overpriced watch craze”以及第一個(gè)小標(biāo)題下的“It's absolutely possible . without the high and mighty price tag.”可知，它的賣點(diǎn)在于它是一款物美價(jià)廉的手表。10. To guarantee customers' satisfaction, the watch producer promises that _.Athey will reduce the engineering time in the futureBthey will sell the watch always at a price of $29Ccustomers can wear the watch on trial for 3 monthsDcustomers can return the watch for a full refund within 30 days解析：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四個(gè)小標(biāo)題中的“Wear the Urban Blue for 30 days. If you're not convinced that you achieved excellence for less, send it back for a refund of the item price.”可知，如果你佩戴這款表三十天還不滿意，仍可全額退款。故選D。- 8 -