Unit 24 Society課時(shí)練1閱讀理解提速練 閱讀理解A(2018河北衡水中學(xué)高三一調(diào))International Studies(BA文學(xué)士)Key featuresRecognizes the “global munity”Has close connections with practical researchMuch of the teaching is done in small discussion groupsAbout the courseThe course focuses on the plex relations between nation states.It will provide more opportunity to study specific issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union，third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of international bodies such as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.The course applies theories to the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries.It provides students with a better knowledge of ways to solve international problems.Related coursesBA (Hons) munity ManagementBA (Hons) Public Policy and ManagementEmployment possibilitiesInternational organizationsInternational businessEarth Science(BSc理學(xué)士)Key featuresBased on key courses and the latest research findingsPays much attention to practical skillsOffers chances for fieldworkAbout the courseThe demand and petition for natural resources is being an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind.Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in how these natural resources will be used.The course covers geography and geology(地質(zhì)學(xué))You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly abroad, and in your final year plete a research project in an area of interest to you.Related coursesBSc (Hons) GeographyBSc (Hons) GeologyEmployment possibilitiesMineral, oil, water or other related engineering industries【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，主要介紹了兩種學(xué)位課程的相關(guān)信息。1International Studies is a course in_Ainternational politicsBinternational businessCinternational bodies Dinternational relationsD解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)課程一About the course部分第一段第一句The course focuses on the plex relations between nation states.可知，International Studies課程的內(nèi)容主要是關(guān)于國際關(guān)系的。故選D。2After taking the course of International Studies, the students will_Abee practical and openmindedBhave a greater ability to discuss theoriesCknow ways to settle problems between countriesDhave good jobs in any international organizationC解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)課程一About the course部分第二段第二句It provides students with a better knowledge of ways to solve international problems.可知，學(xué)完International Studies這門課程后，學(xué)生可以學(xué)會(huì)解決國際問題的方法。故選C。3Earth Science, as described in the second text，_Ais attractive because of the chance for fieldworkBpays more attention to theories than practical skillsCis built on important courses and the results of recent studiesDencourages students to play a role in using natural resourcesC解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)課程二Key features部分的Based on key courses and the latest research findings可知，Earth Science課程建立在重要的課程和近期的研究成果之上。故選C。4The above two texts are most probably written for the students who_Aare first year college students Bhave not yet chosen their courseCwant to study in the UK Dare interested in practical study abroadB解析：推理判斷題?？v觀全文可知，文章除了介紹兩種課程的特點(diǎn)之外，還介紹了課程概述以及具體科目；由此可推知，本文應(yīng)該是為了給還沒有做出具體選擇的學(xué)生提供參考。故選B。B(2018長郡中學(xué)新高三實(shí)驗(yàn)班選拔考試)While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work，lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for peace on your vacation，we have some remendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索)Lake SevanLake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia，in the Gegharkunik Province.It is the largest lake in Armenia，located 6，234ft above sea level.Along the lake shore，there are various acmodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake such as windsurfing，swimming and sunbathing.While there，do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments，the Sevanavank monastery，and it offers a great view of the lake as well.Paravani LakeParavani Lake，located 6，801ft above sea level，is in the south of Georgia，near the Javakheti Plateau.At this level，altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly，or bring medication for altitude sickness.Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience.The lake is best known for fishing.Do not e home during the winter months when the lake freezes.Lake CildirLake Cildir is located in the Ardahan Province，east Turkey，near the borders with Georgia and Armenia.It is a large freshwater lake of eastern Turkey，and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction.Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus.The lake freezes during late November.If the winter is not extremely cold，you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.Lake VanLake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list，the largest lake in Turkey.Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there.Its situated 5，380ft above sea level，and unique to many lakes around the world，the water is high in salt content.【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了供人們度假的好去處高加索地區(qū)的一些湖泊。5If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake，you can go to_ALake CildirBParavani LakeCLake Sevan DLake VanC解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments，the Sevanavank monastery”可知，度假期間如果你想?yún)⒂^歷史性建筑可以到Lake Sevan。故選C。6What is special about Lake Van?AIts water is high in salt.BIt is a volcanic lake.CIt is globally the largest lake.DIt is surrounded by mountains.A解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第五段中的“and unique to many lakes around the world，the water is high in salt content”可知，Lake Van的特色是湖水的鹽度高。故選A。7What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Paravani Lake?ALack of medicine.BVolcano eruptions.CAltitude sickness.DLow temperature all the year.C解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“At this level，altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly，or bring medication for altitude sickness.”可知，在游覽Paravani Lake時(shí)，游客們最有可能面臨的挑戰(zhàn)就是高原反應(yīng)。故選C。C(2018山西八校第一次聯(lián)考)Ive been really lucky this year.Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France, but I was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend.Now she is studying in Essen, a large city in Western Germany.I recently went to stay with herit was my first visit to Germany! Essen is a very large city.It has all the conveniences of any large city so I felt immediately at home.I loved the variety of shops, restaurants, shopping malls, cocktail bars, nightclubs, parks and even a lake.There is also a citywide network of trams, which makes getting around a piece of cake!I found the people to be really friendly, and most Germans speak very good English which made life easy for me.I was surprised by the casual attitude to alcohol in Germany, where it seems normal for people to drink beer on the street, or on the tram.My girlfriend and I visited two famous local cities，Dsseldorf and Cologne, which are both on the Rhine River.Dsseldorf is an urban metropolis with a great variety of restaurants.We took a boat tour on the river and went up the Rhine Tower, a really tall building which offers great views across the city.Cologne, as you might know, is worldfamous for its perfumes. The cathedral there is an unmissable landmark.We made the effort to climb to the top of one of the cathedrals towers.The spiral(螺旋的) stairs seemed endless，but it was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top.We also went in a cable car over the river and tasted a German delicacy called “Spaghettieis” which is ice cream with strawberry sauce! I also got to try the famous German sausage.I must admit, I really enjoyed the food! The only disappointment was the grey and rainy weather, which proves that Britain does not have the worst weather in Europe!【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文，講述了作者第一次去德國旅游的經(jīng)歷以及對(duì)這個(gè)國家的印象。8Why did the writer feel lucky this year?AHe will have a chance to live in Germany.BHe met his girlfriend in France by chance.CHe got an opportunity of learning in Germany.DHe was able to live in France and visit other countries.D解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的“Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France，but I was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend.”可知，作者認(rèn)為自己今年幸運(yùn)是因?yàn)樗坏袡C(jī)會(huì)在法國生活，而且也能和女朋友一起參觀幾個(gè)其他的國家。故選D項(xiàng)。9What do Dsseldorf and Cologne have in mon?AThey are both famous for unique perfumes.BThey both serve traditional German sausage.CThey both have many towers with a long history.DThey both offer wonderful views from the tower top.D解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中的“Dsseldorf.went up the Rhine Tower, a really tall building which offers great views across the city.”以及“We made the effort to climb to the top of one of the cathedrals towers.but it was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top.”可知，兩座城市都能讓人從塔頂欣賞到美景。故選D項(xiàng)。10According to the writer, which country has the worst weather in Europe?ABritain.BGermany.CFrance. DItaly.B解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“The only disappointment was the grey and rainy weather, which proves that Britain does not have the worst weather in Europe！”可知，作者對(duì)德國陰沉、多雨的天氣感到失望，并表示這證明了英國不是歐洲天氣最糟的國家。由此可推知作者認(rèn)為在歐洲天氣最差的國家為德國。故選B項(xiàng)。11What can be the best title of the passage?AAn Unforgettable TripBA Guide to GermanyCMy First Visit to GermanyDA Brief Introduction of GermanyC解析：標(biāo)題歸納題。通讀全文可知，本文主要介紹了作者第一次去德國旅游的經(jīng)歷以及對(duì)這個(gè)國家的印象，故C項(xiàng)最能概括文章的大意。D(2018陜西部分學(xué)校第一學(xué)期摸底檢測)I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters.The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep(陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or e down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a man entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase(樓梯). I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept ing down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back, thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days when pushing is very mon in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry(彬彬有禮)【解題導(dǎo)語】在這個(gè)忙碌的現(xiàn)代社會(huì)，彬彬有禮、體貼他人的品質(zhì)變得尤為珍貴。作者講述了自己經(jīng)歷的一件事情，并贊揚(yáng)了這種良好的品質(zhì)。12What is the meaning of the underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 1?AA brave action. BSacrifice spirit.CA considerate action. DSelfish behavior.C解析：詞義猜測題。根據(jù)下文故事中的男人為作者讓路并且開門可推測出，這是一種體貼的行為，故選C項(xiàng)。A項(xiàng)意為“勇敢的行為”；B項(xiàng)意為“犧牲精神”；D項(xiàng)意為“自私的行為”。13What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him?AHe was in a hurry.BHe would wait for her.CHe would pass her rudely.DHe was a man with good manners.C解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up.”可知，作者本認(rèn)為這個(gè)男人會(huì)粗魯?shù)財(cái)D開她上樓梯，故選C項(xiàng)。14Why did the authors daughters worry about her?AShe was easy to be nervous.BShe took up too much space.CShe was too old to walk fast.DShe focused too much on the man.A解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“knowing I was a nervous sort”可知，作者是一個(gè)很容易緊張的人，故選A項(xiàng)。15What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?AHe might be a waiter of the caf.BHe might have an urgent business to do.CHe loved a daughter of the author.DHe would hold the door open for all.B解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段中的“I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time.”以及下文談到她們都來不及對(duì)這個(gè)男人說一聲謝謝可推知，那個(gè)男人上樓梯，一次上兩級(jí)臺(tái)階，應(yīng)該是有急事要做，故選B項(xiàng)。 七選五(2018鄭州高三質(zhì)量預(yù)測)Study Links Video Game Use to Problems in SchoolA new study warns that too much time spent playing puter games could affect a childs performance at school.1._ They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students chances of success in school.More than 600 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 took part in the research project.2._ It is said to be the first ever longterm study in Northern Ireland on the influence of information technology on school test results.The study found that teenagers who played puter games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played them twice a day or more.41% of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams.3._The study found that social media use did not affect school performance.Caline McStravick is the director of the National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland.She says the study showed no connection between social media and test results.“4._ I think thats more because social media is part of every childs life.Its the way they municate.Its the way they keep in touch with their friends.”Many parents say their children are being increasingly dependent on puter games.Some have pared gaming to a drug addiction.5._ It suggested that puter games can cause children to stay awake late at night.Less sleep makes children tired and unable to pay attention in school the next day. AHowever, the study did not explore addiction. BThe new games are much different from older ones. CIt was clear that social media didnt have any effect. DIt took place over a period of three years from 2013 to 2015. EThat pared with 77% of those who rarely played the games. FDrug addiction does great harm to their health and performance at school. GBritains National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of the study.【解題導(dǎo)語】本文主要介紹了孩子花費(fèi)過多時(shí)間玩電腦游戲的危害。1G解析：根據(jù)第一段的第一句“A new study warns that too much time spent playing puter games could affect a childs performance at school.”和空后的“They show that too many hours.”可知，這項(xiàng)新研究警告，花費(fèi)過多時(shí)間玩電腦游戲會(huì)影響孩子們的在校表現(xiàn)；據(jù)此可以判斷，空處是這一研究結(jié)論的來源，故G項(xiàng)切合題意。2D解析：根據(jù)空后的一句“It is said to be the first ever longterm study.results.”可知，空處介紹的是研究的時(shí)間，故D項(xiàng)正確。3E解析：根據(jù)空前一句“41% of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams.”可知選E，E項(xiàng)中的“77%”以及“pared”都表明是與空前一句的比較。4C解析：根據(jù)空前一句“She says the study.test results.”可知，社交媒體與考試成績之間沒有聯(lián)系，故選C，即“顯然，社交媒體沒有任何影響”，C項(xiàng)中的“social media”與空前一句中的“social media”相對(duì)應(yīng)。5A解析：空前一句說一些家長將玩電腦游戲與毒癮進(jìn)行了對(duì)比，根據(jù)空后內(nèi)容可以判斷，空處是一個(gè)承上啟下句，與前文構(gòu)成轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，故A項(xiàng)正確。