Unit 4 Cyberspace課時練1閱讀理解提速練 閱讀理解A(2018長沙市高中畢業(yè)班模擬)A European gym and fitness provider is offering customers a delicious deal at their new caf： work out and get a free meal.At the Run for Your Bun Caf in London, David Lloyd Clubs is advertising its new activity as the first of its kind in the world. According to its advertisement, potential customers just need to book a lunch reservation, then plete a sixminute workout consisting of intervals on the rowing machine and spin bike. After exercising, people can order one of four tasty, healthy options on the cafs menu for free.The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不動的) office workers away from their desks during the workday. “According to our research British office workers spend almost 90 percent of the working day sitting, being inactive and eating lunch at their desksa problem worsened by the huge popularity and convenience of food and shopping delivery apps，” Elaine Denton, a health and fitness expert from David Lloyd Clubs, said in a statement. “We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more.”She added, “Importantly, the caf isnt in any way about encouraging people to cancel out calories through exercise. Indeed, the micro workout at Run for Your Bun Caf only represents a part of the calories contained in any of the lunch foods.”Though the deal is only open to Londoners from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, the model is one that is likely to inspire lots of copycats(模仿者) around the globe. Interested parties can head to 3 Slingsby Place, London from 12 pm.to 3 pm.until Friday.【解題導語】該文主要介紹了歐洲一家健身服務提供商發(fā)起的一項活動。1Where does the uniqueness of the activity lie?AIn its excellence of service.BIn its widespread advertising.CIn its special way of payment.DIn its abundance of food choices.C解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段的整體內容可知，顧客只要鍛煉6分鐘就可以得到免費的午餐，由此可推斷，這種活動的獨特之處在于午餐獨特的付費形式，即以鍛煉來付費，故選C。2Why did the Run for Your Bun Caf hold the activity?ATo introduce healthy eating habits to office workers.BTo prove the benefits of being physically active.CTo help improve office workers productivity.DTo encourage office workers activity level.D解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段的“The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不動的) office workers away from their desks during the workday.”和“We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more.”可知， 這一活動的目的在于鼓勵上班族多活動，不要久坐，故選D。3What does the author think of the activity?AIt may have farreaching influence.BIt should have attracted more people.CIt shouldnt have been a temporary one.DIt could have been made more convenient.A解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句可推知，作者認為活動雖然時間短，但具有開創(chuàng)性，可能在全球產生深遠影響，故選A。B(2018成都高中畢業(yè)班測試)“Hungary？”I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.“I never mentioned wanting to go to Hungary.”And with that，my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year in Hungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream.When my high school offered an allyear program，I jumped at the opportunity.It would pay for almost everything and all I had to do was buy a plane ticket.I knew where I wanted to go：Spain，the country of dancers wearing flowing red dresses.So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a onceinalifetime opportunity.Before I knew it，I was on the airplane，leaving for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport，Hungary.I had difficult times when I almost gave up.Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet.Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed both my peers and me.I had to give up eating carrots，my beautiful favorite，for Hungarians think carrots are rubbish in their country.The change in the landscape was amazing，looking nothing like skyscrapers，bullet trains，cars，and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to.Gradually，I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle，the warmhearted people，and getting home at 2：30 pm.at the latest from school.And I was sad to leave on my very last day.Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing Ive ever experienced.From my little sisters，I learned how to embrace life to its fullest.From my brothers I learned that its OK for a boy to run around the house.From my host parents I learned to stay positive，to smile and that when you pick the right people and take their hands，suddenly，you bee friends.【解題導語】本文是一篇記敘文，講述作者作為一個交換生在國外學習的經歷和感受。4How did Jonathan feel when he was told to go to Hungary?AExcited and satisfied.BConfused and shocked.CAmazed and embarrassed.DDelighted and interested.B解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)首段中的“I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.”可知，作者聽到這個消息很迷惑，再結合第三段中的“So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.”可知，選項B正確。5Why did Jonathan still decide to go to Hungary instead of Spain?AHe didnt like Spain.BHe wanted to learn Hungarian.CIt was a rare chance.DGoing to Hungary was much cheaper.C解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a onceinalifetime opportunity.”可知，作者決定充分利用這次機會，因為畢竟這是一次千載難逢的機會，所以選項C正確。a rare chance“一次罕見的機會”。6What can we learn about Jonathan during his stay in Hungary?AHe fell in love with eating carrots.BHe couldnt wait to leave.CHe was surprised by the landscape.DHe quickly got used to the life there.C解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段中的“The change in the landscape was amazing”可知選項C正確。7According to Jonathan，the host family_Achanged him pletelyBtaught him how to dance wellCtreated him as equally as a studentDshowed him the good things of lifeD解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段內容可知，作者從寄宿家庭那里學到了很多人生哲學，他們向作者展現(xiàn)了生活中美好的事情，故選項D正確。C(2018淄博模擬)When Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492” he wasnt looking for America.He was searching for a route from Spain to China；America just got in the way.The Spanish were after the riches of Asia：silk，dates，spices.Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East，trade with China depended on the Silk Road.The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth，so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Eventually a way appeared；as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards，the overland route diminishedNow China is seeking to revive(復興) the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads，rail links，oil pipelines and other basic facilities.It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more quickly and economically than by sea.But the plan is also to attract more tourists.Actually，China does pretty well for tourists already；its the worlds fourth most visited country.Two citiesBeijing and Shanghaipossess the tourism business，with significant interest in destinations such as Xian and Chengdu.While Beijing is modern，cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.Other places featured include Xian，the former capital of China，where you can e face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect Chinas first emperor in the afterlife.From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan，Chinas western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route through the Xinjiang region to Kashgar.Along the way，at Kurla，you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.【解題導語】本文是一篇說明文。在古代，絲綢之路促進了東西方商品和文化的交流，后來沒落了。但是最近幾年，中國復興絲綢之路的計劃使它又煥發(fā)了活力、魅力。8What does the underlined word“diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?ADiscovered.BDisappeared.CDisturbed. DDisplayed.B解析：詞義猜測題。根據(jù)第二段最后兩句中的“the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Eventually a way appeared；as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards”可知，當時西班牙人找到了一條更快、更方便的通往中國的海路，因此隨著海上貿易的發(fā)展，那條陸地上的絲綢之路逐漸廢棄、消失不見了。由此可推斷出，“diminish”應意為“消失”。故選B。9What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?ATo rebuild the ruins of the Iron Fortress.BTo construct new roads and other basic structures.CTo make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.DTo draw more inland tourists attention to the western gateway.C解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第二句可知，這是為了更快、更便宜地將商品輸送至西方。故選C。10What can we learn about the Silk Road?AIt is nothing but a trade route.BIt may destroy some cities ancient style.CIt attracts foreign investment of 4 trillion.DIt promotes the tourism industry of China.D解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段第一句可知，復興絲綢之路也是為了吸引更多的游客，促進中國旅游業(yè)的發(fā)展。故選D。11What is the best title for the text?AThe Charming of the Silk RoadBThe Function of the Silk RoadCThe Origin of the Silk RoadDThe Future of the Silk RoadA解析：標題歸納題。根據(jù)文章內容可判斷出，本文主要講述的是：在最近幾年，絲綢之路又煥發(fā)出了魅力和活力，它不僅方便了商品的運輸，而且促進了中國旅游業(yè)的發(fā)展。A項體現(xiàn)了本文的主題，適合用作標題。故選A。D(2018成都高中畢業(yè)班診斷檢測)Isabel has turned down two job offers in the past year. The first job she considered was the director of HR for a pany in Utah. After the initial interviews, she felt the job fit her except for the location. Still, she flew west to meet the hiring manager. The hiring manager explained that Isabel was the top candidate for the job but that, before she continued with the process, she should better understand the firms culture. She directed Isabel to several videos of the panys CEO, who regularly appeared in front of the pany in costume as part of moralebuilding exercises and expected his senior leaders to do the same.“Even though I was desperate for a job, I knew I couldnt do that，” Isabel says. She called the pany to turn down the job and explained that she didnt feel there was a cultural fit.A few months later, she had an interview for another job：a director of employee relations at a local university. After several interviews, the hiring manager told her the job was hers if she wanted it. The job had many positives：it provided a lowstress environment, it offered great benefits, and the university was an employeefriendly place. But the job was relatively junior despite the title and Isabel worried it wouldnt be challenging enough. Finally, she turned it down.“ It would be great to have a paycheck and great benefits but I would definitely have trouble sleeping at night，” she says.In both cases, she was frank with the hiring managers about why she wasnt taking the jobs.“In the past, it felt like dating, and I was worried about hurting peoples feelings，” she says. However, they appreciated her frankness and thanked her for her honesty. She says it was hard to turn down the jobs and it was a risk for her financially but she felt she had to.【解題導語】本文是一篇記敘文，主要進述了Isabel拒絕兩份工作的經歷和感想。12Which factor made Isabel turn down the first job finally?AThe panys location.BThe initial interviews.CThe firms culture.DThe hiring manager.C解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段最后一句可知，Isabel認為這種企業(yè)文化不適合自己，所以拒絕了這份工作，故C項正確。13What does the underlined word “junior” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AChallenging.BEasy.CBeneficial. DStressful.B解析：詞義猜測題。根據(jù)畫線詞所在句可知，盡管這份工作的頭銜不錯，但是Isabel擔心這份工作沒有足夠的挑戰(zhàn)性，即這份工作相對容易；據(jù)此可以判斷，畫線詞意為“容易的”，故B項正確。14What is the most important thing for Isabel in job hunting?ABeing truthful to others.BA job with a stable ine.CA relaxing working atmosphere.DAvoiding hurting peoples feelings.A解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段倒數(shù)第二句可知，雖然Isabel拒絕了這兩份工作，但是人事部經理仍然欣賞她的坦率，并感謝她的誠實；據(jù)此可知，Isabel在尋找工作時誠實待人是她最重要的品質，故A項正確。15The above text is most likely intended for the_Adirector of HR BlibrarianCdoctor DartistA解析：推理判斷題。通讀全文可知，本文主要講述了Isabel拒絕人力資源總監(jiān)和大學員工關系主管兩份工作的經歷和感想；據(jù)此可以判斷，人力資源總監(jiān)會從她的經歷中得到啟示，故A項正確。 七選五(2018石家莊高中畢業(yè)班模擬)Summer is a time to look forward to because there is no school to get you down.1._ You just need to stay active, occupied, and have an open mind.Read if you feel bored.Subscribe to a magazine or ic if you dont like books. Choose whatever ageappropriate book that interests you and start reading. 2._ In your backyard or on your balcony, on your bed or out by the lake. Reading doesnt have to be boring.Get caught up on schoolwork.Not all of us are straight “A” students. Take this time to go to the library and review material for the next year in advance. 3._ No need to rush or stress out. Its just important not to forget anything you learned in the past year over the summer.Travel.If you usually go on vacation in the summer, start packing now！Cant afford to travel far? No problem！4._ Go on a road trip with your friends and family. Find out whats on the other side of that lake. Be creative! 5._If summers are hot where you live, you can go to the beach with your family or friends. Also, some water parks have great discounts at times during the summer. But be careful, if theres a heat wave outside, youd better stay out of the sun, or even go indoors.ABeat the heat.BYou can read anywhere.CSpend a lot of time outside.DDo some exploration in your own city.ESince its summer, you can do this at your own pace.FTo have a good summer, you dont have to do anything expensive.GIf you have an idea, no matter how ridiculous and crazy it may be, go to do it.【解題導語】本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹了如何過一個充實而愉快的暑假。1F解析：根據(jù)本空后的“You just need to stay active, occupied, and have an open mind.”可知，這里就怎樣度過暑假提建議，F(xiàn)項中的不定式表示目的，“you dont have to do anything expensive”中的“dont have to”與后一句中的“just need to”相對應，且空后是對F項的具體解釋，所以選F項。 2B解析：根據(jù)本段的主題句“Read if you feel bored.”可知，本段講閱讀方面的事情，而選項中只有B項與該話題有關，所以選B項，且空后的“In your backyard or on your balcony, on your bed or out by the lake.”是對B項中的“read anywhere”的舉例說明。3E解析：根據(jù)該空后的“No need to rush or stress out”(不必匆忙、不必緊張)可知，該空應該講的是按照自己的節(jié)奏去做；E項表示“由于是夏天，你可以按照自己的步調去做”，符合文意，所以選E項，且這里的“do this”指代的是空處前一句。4D解析：根據(jù)本段主題“Travel.”和該空后面的“Go on a road trip with your friends and family. Find out whats on the other side of that lake.”可知，該空應該講的是在本地走一走；D項的意思是“在你自己所在的城市進行一些探索”，符合文意，所以選D項。5A解析：空處是該段的主題句，根據(jù)本段內容可知，作者建議去海灘、水上公園，因此本段講的是怎么避暑，A項“Beat the heat.”的意思就是“避暑”，所以選A項。