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1、第 1 页 共 8 页 Unit 1 课下练熟高考 阅读理解 组块专练 练速度 (限时： 35 分钟 ) .阅读理解 A (2017安徽蚌埠三校一检 ) Top Beautiful Bookstores in the World City Lights City Lights, an independent bookstore publisher combination specializing in world literature, the arts and progressive politics, is still one of the worlds greatest bookshop

2、s since its founding by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. It became well known for publishing Allen Ginsbergs influential poem Howl and Other Poems. Having been a gathering place for American literary icons (代表人物 ), like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, this literary landmark attracts booklovers from acro

3、ss the country and around the world to browse, read, and just soak in the pleasant atmosphere. Shakespeare & Company Originally founded in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, Shakespeare & Company is a combination of a bookstore and a reading library, specializing in English language literature. In the 1920s, the

4、 store was a meeting point for literary icons such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway, William S. Burroughs, James Joyce and Ford Madox Ford. Located in the 5th Arrondissement in Pariss Left Bank, the current store was opened in 1951, named after and in honor of the earlier store that closed during Wor

5、ld War . Daunt Books Daunt Books is an original Edwardian bookshop in London. It already has five branches in the city. Daunt Books specializes in travel books, travel accounts, non fiction, history and fiction. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, providing the customers with helpful advice. Sele

6、xyz Dominicanen Bookstore The 800 year old Dominican church in Maastricht has been turned into one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore. The store keeps the character and charm of the old church. It houses the largest stock of books in English in the city. Readi

7、ng here is a religious experience. It is a bookshop made in heaven. 语篇解读 ： 本文介绍了四个世界上最美的书店 城市之光书店、莎士比亚书店、敦特书店和天堂书店。 1 We can learn from the text that _. A City Lights has the largest stock of books in London 第 2 页 共 8 页 B City Lights was set up by Allen Ginsberg C Shakespeare & Company is located in

8、 Paris D Daunt Books has five branches in the world 解析： 选 C 细节理解题。根据 Shakespeare & Company 部分的 “ Located in the 5th Arrondissement in Pariss Left Bank” 可知，莎士比亚书店位于巴黎左岸第五郡。故选 C项。 2 In which bookstore can you get useful suggestions from the staff? A City Lights. B Daunt Books. C Shakespeare & Company.

9、 D Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore. 解析： 选 B 细节理解题。根据文章中 Daunt Books 部分的最后一句 “ The staff are extremely knowledgeable, providing the customers with helpful advice.” 可知，敦特书店的工作人员非常博学，能够为顾客 提供有用的建议。故选 B 项。 3 What is the special characteristic about Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore? A It keeps the character o

10、f the old church. B It once closed during World War . C It became well known because of an influential poem. D It specializes in travel books. 解析： 选 A 细节理解题。根据文章中 “ Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore” 部分的第二句 “ The store keeps the character and charm of the old church.” 可知，天堂书店一直保留着古老教堂的特色和魅力。故选 A 项。 B (2

11、017四川成都高三第一次诊断性检测 ) We have most friends at the age of 26 after having spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle, a new research has claimed. The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months, at which we typically have five close f

12、riends. Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months, with men hitting the highest friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months. The research, by Forever Friends, shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school, with about a fifth saying they meet them a

13、t work. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in building new friendship. The research points out that 25 to 34yearolds make 22 friends via Facebook, compared to 18 to 24yearolds who make 第 3 页 共 8 页 12, and 35 to 44yearolds who make just four. Forever Friends relat

14、ionship coach Sam Owen says: “ It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at school. It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes, giving gifts, seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot. As adults we can often forget how powerful these

15、small things are and how the little things can make a difference.” Later in life we find ourselves losing friends. Over half of us lose friendship through moving, while 36% say that over time they grow apart from close pals. Having children also causes 19% to drift away from childhood friends. With

16、growing pressures being put on friendship these days, its important to make time for our friendship. 语篇解读： 研究表明，我们在 26 岁时拥有最多的朋友，但是随着时间的推移，我们的朋友会减少。 4 How many friends can a 20 year old college student make via Facebook? A 4. B 12. C 18. D 22. 解析： 选 B 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句中的 “ via Facebook, compared to 18

17、 to 24 year olds who make 12” 可知，通过脸谱网年龄在 18 到 24 岁的人可以交到 12 个朋友，故 B 项正确。 5 In Paragraph 5, the author is trying to tell the readers _. A how important making friends is B that friendship is not easy to keep C how much has been done to keep friendship D that friendship at school is important 解析： 选 D

18、 细节理解题。根据第五段 Sam Owen所讲的话的第二句 “ It is a key time in our lives . other regularly and laughing a lot.” 可知，学校时光是人生中建立友谊的重要阶段，这时候的友谊成长于分享笔记、赠送礼物、互相探望、一起欢笑中，故 D项正确。 6 The underlined phrase “ drift away from” in Paragraph 6 means “ _” A make sense of B lose contact with C feel sorry for D make up with 解析：

19、 选 B 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段的第二句 “ Over half of us lose friendship . apart from close pals.” 及画线词所在句 “ Having children also causes 19% to .childhood friends.” 可以判断，画线词意为 “ 失去联系 ” ，故 B 项正确。 7 This passage is most probably taken from _. A Facebook or Twitter B an advertisement 第 4 页 共 8 页 C a textbook D a newsp

20、aper 解析： 选 D 文章出处题。根据第一段中的 “ a new research has claimed” 以及最后一段中的 “ these days” ，再结合选项可以判断，本文最可能摘自报纸，故 D 项正确。 C (2017沈阳市高三教学质量检测 )When going through major life changes, like changing careers, I would change the people with whom I spent the most time. Weve all gone through periods when the people in

21、our lives have changed graduation, moving to a new city, getting a new job, joining a new club, etc. I dont think I need to convince you just how much influence other people can have over your identity. If youve ever experienced a major switch in your people environment, then you know that you chang

22、e as well. Most people dont make these choices consciously (意识到地 ) though. You might consciously decide to spend more time with a certain friend, or you may ask someone out on a date to begin a new relationship. But few people choose their existing friendships deliberately. Theres_no_“ getting_rid_o

23、f_people” . People are always dropping into and out of each others lives. Associations grow into friendships, and friendships fade into associations. You dont get rid of anyone. The truth is that in order to make room for new people and new experiences, you may need to loosen up some of your existin

24、g connections. What about loyalty (忠诚 )? Shouldnt you always be loyal to your friends? Once you have a close friend, even if his influence on you is slightly harmful, shouldnt you stick by him? Loyalty to a friend sometimes means having to let go. It means being loyal to his highest and best self as

25、 well. If someone is destroying his health by smoking, for example, you arent showing loyalty by smoking right along with him. True loyalty sometimes requires that you break damaging connections, get yourself back on solid ground, and then decide what you can really do to help your friend. It can ta

26、ke a lot of courage to tell someone, “ Im sorry, but I cant have you in my life anymore.” But even though this might seem like a selfish act at times, its often the best thing for the other person too. If a relationship is holding you back in some way, understand that its also hurting the other pers

27、on. For example, if you work for a violent boss, your acceptance of that situation is considered to be silent approval, encouraging your boss to continue to behave violently. 语篇解读 ： 本文讲述了人的一生会经历很多的改变，从而告诉我们：如何适应改变以及怎样做才是对朋友真正的忠诚。 8 When experiencing major life changes, people may _. 第 5 页 共 8 页 A jo

28、in a new social community B influence their friends around C choose their friendships purposely D have their people environment changed 解析： 选 D 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的 “ When going through major life changes . youve ever experienced a major switch in your people environment” 可知，当经历人生重大改变时，人们也会经历人际环境的改变。即 D

29、项正确。 9 What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean? A Everyone has at least one friend. B It is unnecessary to make new friends. C Friendship still exists though there are fewer connections. D You ought to treat your old and new friends equally. 解析： 选 C 句意理解题。根据画线句后的 “ People are always dr

30、opping into and out of each . you may need to loosen up some of your existing connections.” 可知，尽管人们之间的联系少了，但友谊依然存在。故选 C项。 10 What is the authors opinion on the loyalty to friends? A Never betray your close friends whatever happens. B Correct their mistakes while you guard their goodness. C Stick by

31、your friends even though they do harm to you. D Break up with your friends immediately if they smoke. 解析： 选 B 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段的第二句和最后一句可知，作者对朋友忠诚的态度是纠正错误但要捍卫他们的优点，即 B 项正确。 11 How should we behave when employed by a violent boss? A We should accept what we are told to do. B We should stay silent and b

32、e in favor of him. C We should bravely disobey him if he is wrong. D We should give our boss courage to continue. 解析： 选 C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “ your acceptance of that situation is considered to be silent approval, encouraging your boss to continue to behave violently” 可知，如果老板错了，员工就要勇敢地不去服从，即 C 项正确。 D (2

33、017山东半岛联盟模拟 )Whether its joining a school club, going to a friends birthday party, or travelling by train, we can meet new people anywhere and anytime in our lives. However, many of us feel awkward when meeting people for the first time, especially 第 6 页 共 8 页 when we arent quite sure what to say. T

34、he situation feels cold, even icy. “ Breaking the ice” is a term widely used in the English speaking countries to describe a small talk technique that can help rescue a conversation from certain failure. So where do you even begin? Well, a good start is to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel

35、a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time. They might look grumpy or scary, but they could turn out to be the nicest person youve ever met. You might think that breaking the ice is difficult. But sometimes just a simple “ hello” ， followed by a three second smile, can make all the

36、difference. Complimenting someone on their garment or accessories (饰品 ) is also a great, easy way to break the ice. You might say, “ I love your jacket. Where did you buy it from？ ” Being in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with someone new might feel terrible, but it can actually be one of

37、the best icebreakers. By focusing on the situation, you come together to fight the common enemy: The long bathroom queue, for example, or the overcrowded bus. You can make observations too. “ What kind of drink is that？ ” “ Thats a lovely name. What does it mean？ ” “ Do you study here too？ ” There a

38、re opportunities all around you to ask questions that dont seem weird, as long as you have some follow up questions in mind. If youre feeling extra bold, make a joke. Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right, they show the likeable, witty side of your character. “ Whats your name？

39、”“ Well, people usually call me Mike, but you can call me tonight.” 语篇解读： 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一些与陌生人交流时打破僵局的建议。 12 Which is the best title for the passage? A How to develop friendship with a stranger B Advice on breaking the ice when we communicate with a stranger C How to become a successful public speaker

40、 D How to start a conversation with a person 解析： 选 B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了一些与陌生人交流时如何打破僵局的建议。故选 B。 13 The underlined word “ grumpy” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “ _” A easily annoyed B gentle C low spirited D cheerful 解析 ： 选 A 词义猜测题。根据下文中的 “ or scary, but they could turn out to be the nicest perso

41、n” 可知，画线词应与 “ scary” 并列，都为贬义词；且与 “ nicest” 意思相反。由此可推知，画线词为描述人性格的贬义词。 A 项意为 “ 容易生气的 ” ，符合语境。句意第 7 页 共 8 页 为：他们可能看起来是脾气暴躁的或者令人害怕的，但实际上他们可能是你遇到的 最好的人。故选 A。 14 What can we learn from the passage? A “ Breaking the ice” is a small talk technique widely used in our daily communication all over the world. B

42、 As long as you can smile at others, you will make some friends. C Realizing that its normal to feel nervous in front of a stranger is a good start to break the ice. D Being in an uncomfortable situation with some strangers can be the best icebreakers. 解析 ： 选 C 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句 “ Well, a good start is

43、 to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time.” 可知，当你认识到在陌生人面前紧张是正常的事的时候，这是打破僵局的一个好的开始。故选 C。 15 According to the passage, making a joke _. A can be done with ease B leads to many new friends C can show your wisdom and lovely character D ma

44、kes you enjoy your life happily 解析 ： 选 C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句 “ Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right, they show the likeable, witty side of your character.” 可知，讲笑话会展现一个人性格中机智、可爱的一面。故选 C。 .阅读七选五 (2017辽宁部分重点高中协作校高三第一次联考 ) Do you remember those times when your mother told you to avoid

45、talking to strangers? But now youre not a child anymore. In fact, there are advantages of talking to strangers. You can meet a really great person. _1_ You can meet a person wholl become your best friend in future. You can also meet someone wholl give you a chance to get your dream job or somehow he

46、lp you in life. _2_ You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends and relatives points of view about them too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas thatll broaden you horizons. You improve your social s

47、kills. Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers. _3_ You can better these skills when talking to a stranger. _4_ 第 8 页 共 8 页 If you belong to that shy type of people, talking to a stranger may seem to be a real challenge for you. Im also extremely shy but I

48、 realize its not an issue at all. You can overcome your fear of being judged by others by talking to strangers and become more confident. You can cheer someone up. The thing youll definitely like about talking to strangers is that you can make someones day better. Smile and people will smile in return. Compliment people and theyll think something pleasant about you. _5_ A It expands your world view. B Youll feel an increase in confidence. C It helps you to become a more talkative person. D It may show you the solutions you didnt know about. E Talking to a stranger is