2016届江苏宿迁宿豫中学高考英语专题复习精练：阅读理解（1）

　　阅读理解（1）

　　A

　　Wild swimming－taking a dip in rivers, lakes and waterfalls－is fantastic fun and has great health benefits. However, many avoidable drownings even deaths have happened, so people are asking: is wild swimming safe?

　　One of my favourite locations is Gullet Quarry, a beautiful pool that reaches more than 18℃ in summer. Yet there have been two drownings of local boys there this month. The water is warmer than that in the sea, and there are no currents and no particular underwater obstructions. Many swimmers swim there all year round because it's really a safer place to swim than the sea.

　　But is wild swimming really dangerous? I believe it is behavior and activities around swimming that are dangerous, rather than the location. You might be surprised to learn that outdoor swimming is rated as a moderate risk, while other seemingly safe activities,

　　such as fishing and sailing, are high risk.

　　The advice I give to beginners is to know your limits and build up experience slowly. Water can be very cold. Though cold water doesn't kill you, it'll make you much less buoyant. So swim 10% of the distance you can do until you have adapted to it. Above all, stay close to the bank or shore. Cold water can cause shocks, so enter slowly and be careful to jump into deep water.

　　Nowadays, we're losing basic outdoor skills and common sense. Half of children over seven can't swim a length of a pool, and fewer haven't swum outdoors. So I don't believe that fencing up wild swimming locations will improve safety.Instead,

　　I want to see more inland swimming places,

　　such as on the continent, where almost every reservoir has its beaches, most without lifeguards, as people are trusted to be able to look after themselves. I'd like to see schools include outdoor swimming in their PE lessons, families going wild swimming together, and more water companies following the example of Rutland Water and creating seasonal swimming beaches.

　　We need to change our attitude to inland waters and encourage children to go outdoors, swim in nature, and build a love of wild places that will serve them all their life.

　　1. People prefer to swim in Gullet Quarry mainly because________.

　　A. the water there is cooler than the sea

　　B. there are no obstructions under the water

　　C. it's a pool combining swimming with tourism

　　D. it's safer to swim there

　　2. What does the author advise the swimming beginners to do first of all?

　　A. Adapt to the water slowly and stay near the bank in water.

　　B. Jump into deep water after they take off their clothes.

　　C. Swim half of the distance they can do to adapt to the water.

　　D. Have confidence and pretend to be brave.

　　3. Which of the following statements does the author seem to

　　agree?

　　A. Many swimming locations have caused swimmers in

　　danger.

　　B. Swimmers' behavior and activities have put them in

　　danger.

　　C. Families should go swimming in nature accompanied by

　　a coach.

　　D. More lifeguards should be given to the swimmers in

　　swimming pools.

　　4. It is implied from the last but one paragraph that________.

　　A. people should be trusted to be able to look after their

　　family members

　　B. Rutland Water is the first company to create seasonal

　　swimming beaches

　　C. children should be given more chances to improve their

　　swimming skills

　　D. modern swimming pools will improve children's swimming

　　safety in future

　　5. What is the purpose of this passage?

　　A. To explain why wild swimming is not dangerous.

　　B.

　　To persuade people to go wild swimming in nature.

　　C. To express the author's attitude towards swimming.

　　D. To advise swimming should be taught at school.

　　[文章大意]　本文论述了户外游泳并不是一项危险的活动，游泳爱好者不要担忧，可以积极参与。

　　1. D。细节理解题。从第二段的最后一句“Many swimmers swim there all year round becuase it's really a safer place to swim than the sea.”可知，许多游泳爱好者喜欢去那里游泳是因为他们认为在那里游泳更加安全。所以选D项。

　　2. A。细节理解题。从第四段的内容可知，作者建议那些游泳初学者不要着急，要先慢慢适应水的温度，并且要离岸近一点。所以选A项。

　　3. B。推理判断题。从第三段中的“I believe it is behavior and activities around swimming that are dangerous, rather than the location.”可知，作者认为是游泳爱好者的行为和相关的活动给他们带来了危险，所以选B项。

　　4. C。推理判断题。从倒数第二段的内容可知，作者认为体育课里要包含游泳课，另外家长要多带孩子们到湖泊、河流去游泳。由此可知C项正确。

　　5. B。写作意图题。通读全文可知，作者通过分析户外游泳并不是一项危险的活动来劝说人们要大胆地去参加野外游泳活动。所以选B项。

　　B

　　Welcome to Summer Camps in Weedon Island Preserve

　　Weedon Island Preserve is a 3,190­acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. It is mostly made up of marine ecosystems. American Indians occupied this area for thousands of years. Today, Weedon Island Preserve, set up in 1972, protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources. The following summer camps will help you learn more about Weedon Island.

　　Archaeology Summer Camp

　　June 24 － 30, 2017

　　Cost:

　　$ 150 per person

　　Time: 8 a. m. －5 p. m.

　　Ages :

　　7 － 11

　　Florida Public Archaeology Network will again hold the archaeology camp at Weedon Island during the summer of 2017. This summer camp conducted by professional archaeologists is designed for children with a strong interest in the history as well as in learning how early people interacted with their environment. Campers will learn about the importance of archaeology and will gain understanding about early natural resources. The camp includes tour of an archaeological

　　site,

　　hands­on(实际操作的) archaeology,

　　lab analysis and pottery making.

　　For more information, contact Florida Public Archaeology Network

　　(813) 396－2327

　　or e­mail jmoates @ usf. edu.

　　Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp

　　July 8 －12, 2017

　　Cost:

　　$ 200 per person

　　Time: 9 a. m.

　　－4 p. m.

　　Ages :

　　7 － 11

　　This summer camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature.

　　Campers will explore the ecology and conservation of Florida's wildlife with biologist George L. Heinrich. The camp will include hands­on activities, guest presentations, and exploration of the preserve's diverse habitats where campers will practice their nature detective skills.

　　Call George L. Heinrich at (727) 865 －6255 for more information or e­mail George@ heinrichecologicalservices. com.

　　Herpetology Summer Camp

　　July 15－20, 2017

　　Cost:

　　$ 180 per person

　　Time: 9 a. m．－5 p. m.

　　Ages: 7－11

　　This is a science­based, hands­on nature day camp sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services. Inquisitive children love this six­day nature camp where they explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles side by side with George L. Heinrich, a professional herpetologist.

　　Through up­close contacts with a variety of animals such as tortoises, frogs, lizards and snakes, campers learn about amphibian and reptile ecology and conservation. Call George L. Heinrich at (727) 865 － 6255 for more information or e­mail George @ heinrichecologicalservices. com.

　　l. What can we learn about Weedon Island?

　　A. Weedon Island was discovered in 1972.

　　B. Native Americans once lived in Weedon Island.

　　C. Weedon Island is famous for the wild birds.

　　D. Weedon Island covers 3,190 square kilometers.

　　2. If you are interested in the past, which summer camp will you probably attend?

　　A. Archaeology Summer Camp.

　　B. Wildlife Ecology Summer Camp.

　　C. Herpetology Summer Camp.

　　D. Indian Cultural Summer Camp.

　　3. We can infer that________.

　　A. Archaeology Summer Camp will appeal to brave kids

　　B. George L. Heinrich takes charge of Weedon Island Preserve

　　C.

　　the archaeology camp was held at Weedon Island before

　　D. George L. Heinrich has a good knowledge of history

　　4. What do the three summer camps have in common?

　　A.

　　They will be held at the same time.

　　B. The campers will pay the same fees.

　　C.

　　They will be conducted by the same college.

　　D. They are designed for the same age group.

　　5. If three kids attend Herpetology Summer Camp, how much will they pay in total?

　　A．$ 450.B．$ 540.

　　C．$ 600.

　　D．$780.

　　[文章大意]　本文为应用文，是三个夏令营的招生信息。

　　1．B。细节理解题。根据文中的“American Indians occupied this area for thousands of years.”可知，美国印第安人曾在Weedon Island上生活过。故B项正确。

　　2．A。推理判断题。根据Archaeology Summer Camp下面的“This summer camp conducted by professional archaeologists is designed for children with a strong interest in the history”可知A项正确。

　　3．C。推理判断题。根据Archaeology Summer Camp下面的“Florida Public

　　Archaeology

　　Network

　　will again

　　hold

　　the archaeology camp at Weedon Island”可推知，以前Weedon Island曾经举行过考古夏令营活动。故选C。

　　4．D。细节理解题。观察三个夏令营对年龄的要求一项可知，这三个夏令营针对的都是7～11岁的孩子。故选D。

　　5．B。细节理解题。根据Herpetology Summer Camp下面的“Cost：$ 180 per person”可知三个孩子应付540美元的费用。

　　C

　　The National Gallery

　　Description：

　　The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th­century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.

　　Layout：

　　The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th­to 15th­century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.

　　The main West Wing houses 16th­century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titian and Veronese.

　　The North Wing houses 17th­century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velázquez, Claude and Vermeer.

　　The East Wing houses 18th­to early 20th­century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.

　　Opening Hours：

　　The Gallery is open every day from 10 a．m. to 6 p．m. (Fridays 10 a．m. to 9 p．m.) and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.

　　Getting There：

　　Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2­minute walk),

　　Leicester Square (3­minute walk),

　　Embankment (7­minute walk), and Piccadilly Circus (8­minute walk)．

　　6．In which century's collection can you see religious paintings?

　　A. The 13th.

　　B. The 17th.

　　C. The 18th.

　　D. The 20th.

　　7．Where are Leonardo

　　da Vinci's works shown?

　　A. In the East Wing.

　　B.

　　In the main West Wing.

　　C. In the Sainsbury Wing.

　　D. In the North Wing.

　　8．Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?

　　A. Piccadilly Circus.

　　B. Leicester Square.

　　C. Embankment.

　　D. Charing Cross.

　　[文章大意]　本文是一篇说明文。题材为文学与艺术。本文介绍了国家美术馆的基本情况、展览内容、展出时间和乘车路线等。

　　6．A'细节理解题。根据第一段信息It houses a diverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th­century religious

　　paintings to...可以得知本题选A项。

　　7．B'细节理解题。根据Layout部分第二段可知，Leonardo da Vinci的作品就在the main West Wing展厅。

　　8．D'细节理解题。从Getting There部分到达美术馆乘车所需的时间(2分钟的路程)来判断，Charing Cross离国家美术馆最近。

　　D

　　These eco­inspired books get kids thinking about nature and the environment.

　　How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

　　——By Carol Pasternak

　　Have you ever watched a monarch transform from a caterpillar (毛虫) to a butterfly from up close? In this book，learn everything about the monarch life cycle and how to raise monarchs from eggs to adult butterflies. You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.

　　A Kid's Guide to America's Parks

　　——By Erin McHugh

　　This year, the US National Park Service's National Park Week is on April 21 －29.

　　During the week, all the national parks offer free admission. Enrich your knowledge with this book, as it introduces the national parks and some interesting places in the US, including their geography, specific animals as well as environmental challenges. The book's featured places include Yosemite National Park, Ellis Island (home of the Statue of Liberty)

　　and the National Park of American Samoa, the only U．S.

　　national park south of the equator (赤道)．

　　Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?

　　——By Sabbithry Persad

　　Tiana had been learning about recycling at school.

　　But when her dog, Bubbles, gets lost running after a recycling truck, she ends up learning a lot more about recyclable materials than ever! Follow Tiana and her family as they search for Bubbles around town and at the Materials Recovery Facility. Along the way, readers will learn a lot about recycling and how they can do their part in protecting the environment.

　　Scrap Kins Build­It Book Volume 1——By Brian Yanish

　　Meet the Scrap Kins.

　　They are creative, friendly monsters (怪物)

　　who live in a recycling center, known as Scrap City.

　　They'll show you how to turn junk into pretty cool things.

　　Readers will learn how to create cute bags from old jeans, beautiful ships from milk boxes, and more.

　　Remember that one person's trash is another person's treasure!

　　1. Which author teaches you how to make an artwork from wastes?

　　A. Carol Pasternak.B. Erin McHugh.

　　C. Sabbithry Persad.

　　D. Brian Yanish.

　　2. Why is the National Park of American Samoa special?

　　A. There is a famous statue in it.

　　B. It lies south of the equator.

　　C. It has its specific animals.

　　D. It is free for admission.

　　3. Which book is most probably written in the form of a story?

　　A. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

　　B. A Kid's Guide to America's Parks

　　C. Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?

　　D. Scrap Kins Build­It Book Volume 1

　　4. The common goal of the four books is to________.

　　A.

　　teach kids'

　　practical skills

　　B.

　　comment on kids'

　　behavior

　　C. raise kids'

　　environment awareness

　　D. make kids interested in geography

　　[文章大意]　本文是应用文，简要介绍了四本关于教育孩子保护自然和环境的书。

　　1．D。考查细节理解。从第四本书的内容介绍可知，最后一本书涉及孩子们如何用废旧材料制作工艺品，其作者是Brian Yanish。

　　2．B。考查细节理解。从第二本书的内容介绍中的“and the National Park of American Samoa，the only U．S.national park south of the equator(赤道)”可知答案。

　　3．C。考查推理判断。根据第三本书的内容和写作风格可知，它以一个孩子寻找她的狗的经历为线索，目的是教育孩子如何进行废物回收，是以故事的形式呈现的。

　　4．C。考查推理判断。根据第一本书简介中的“You will also get to know the efforts involved to protect the species.”，第二本书简介中的“it introduces...environmental challenges”和第三、四本书简介中的内容可知，四本书的内容各不相同，但都是为了在丰富孩子知识的同时，培养他们的环保意识。同时，根据第一段中的“These eco­inspired book get...the environment.”也可推知答案。