2016届高考英语阅读改错提升训练17 国家地理

　　高考17——国家地理

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　　维A1 阅读理解(每题2分，满分分)

　　高考曾用材料：2010江苏卷C篇

　　选材相似度：★★★★

　　设题相似度：★★★

　　难度系数：★★★★

　　See

　　England's

　　Lake District in the way Wordsworth did...

　　Picture yourself in the most beautiful corner of England.Walk with us as we ramble through the beautiful scenery of England's largest national park.See the same landscape that inspired William Wordsworth，Samuel Taylor Coleridge，Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin.

　　Don't take our word for how wonderful these trips are.We'll be delighted to provide you with references of others who have rambled with us.They would be delighted to share with you their experiences.

　　“I want to sincerely thank everyone at English Lakeland Ramblers for helping to plan the perfect rambling adventure.My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our exciting two weeks in the Lake District (thanks to the charming and professional guidance of Janet and Tom)．”—A Sells San Antonio，TX

　　“What a wonderful time my husband and I had on the walking tour of the Lake District! And our main guide Janet Niepokojczycka was really such a good speaker and so knowledgeable about the history of this area and of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Ann Strange—our leader on the difficult hikes，was also very good and full of fun.Both guides made the walking trips extremely enjoyable.”—N Ogg Los Angeles，CA

　　“I returned last Sunday from the walking tour in the Lake District of England.I just wanted you to know what a great week it was.The tour was everything I had hoped it would be and more.It exceeded my expectations.The countryside was indescribable! My pictures didn't do it justice.Our guide Janet couldn't have been more knowledgeable，friendly，funny，and competent.Our driver Ann was also wonderful.I was traveling with my sister，and our three other companions on the tour were very friendly.”—Jo Jones Moraga，CA

　　“The

　　sightseeing

　　was

　　great.I

　　saw

　　more

　　than

　　I expected—rains，churches，authors' homes，gardens and a castle! Meals were excellent and always varied so that a good choice was possible.There was the surprisingly sophisticated cuisine for the remote locations we visited.”—J Schrotz Philadelphia，PA

　　Notes：

　　①ramble v．漫步　②sophisticated adj.精细的

　　【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了英格兰西北部湖区风景如画，并呈现给读者直观的游客反馈。

　　1．The purpose of the passage is to ________.

　　A．present the traveling experiences of several people

　　B．give us some information about England

　　C．persuade readers to join in the tour of England's Lake District

　　D．ask us to give our own comments on a tour

　　答案　C　[推理判断题。本文通过四个游客的评价来说明湖区漫步非常有吸引力，因此其目的是吸引游客来加入湖区漫步游。]

　　2．We can learn from the second paragraph that ________.

　　A．William Wordsworth never went to England's Lake District

　　B．William Wordsworth was the first to walk through the Lake District

　　C．William Wordsworth didn't like the Lake District

　　D．William Wordsworth was struck by the beauty of the Lake District

　　答案　D　[细节理解题。从文章第二段可知，英格兰西北部湖区给英国著名诗人华兹华斯无数的创作灵感，说明他为湖区的美景所吸引，流连忘返。]

　　3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A．The guide Janet was very good and knowledgeable.

　　B．A Sells was really thankful to Ann for her professional guidance.

　　C．N Ogg and three guides had a good time on the walking tour.

　　D．J Schrotz thought that the meals were so­so and should be various.

　　答案　A　[细节理解题。根据游客的评价可知，Janet是一位出色的、知识渊博的导游。]

　　4．The four references given in the passage can be considered ________.

　　A．positive feedbacks on the tour

　　B．complaints about the tour

　　C．suggestions for further improvements of the tour

　　D．letters of thanks to the guides

　　答案　A　[推理判断题。综合四个游客的反馈，他们对湖区漫步都给予了很高的评价，无论是风景本身，还是导游服务，都令人感到满意。]

　　维A2 阅读理解(每题2分，满分分)

　　高考曾用材料：2010北京卷B篇

　　选材相似度：★★★★

　　设题相似度：★★★

　　难度系数：★★★★★

　　For

　　an

　　island experience just taking a few minutes by

　　ferry

　　from

　　Victoria

　　Point，why

　　not

　　visit Coochiemudlo Island?

　　Coochiemudlo Island is a beautiful subtropical island with golden beaches，calm waters and a relaxed atmosphere.The name “Coochiemudlo” has the aboriginal meaning of red rock，which is due to a steep bank of red cliffs on the south­western

　　corner

　　of

　　the

　　island.This

　　feature

　　is uncharacteristic of the rest of the island，which is fringed with sandy beaches and blue waters.Some of the local craftsmen use the red rocks to create unique artworks.

　　Coochiemudlo's peaceful atmosphere and stunning views have inspired many artists，and a range of arts and crafts are displayed at the Coochie Craft Markets.Many of these artworks can also be found on display at one of the island's galleries.

　　Nearly 200 years ago，the explorer Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island and this historic event is celebrated each July with a reenactment of the landing and a fun day.

　　The waters surrounding Coochiemudlo could be described as a water playground.The area is popular for windsurfing，sailing，swimming and paddling boats.You may be lucky enough to spot a dolphin or turtle in the shallow waters near the beach.Wetlands occupy a large portion of the north­eastern part of the island，where a Melaleuca swamp and open woodland can be found.This area supports a variety of birdlife including migratory species.

　　Staying on the island is easy.There is a range of accommodation including holiday homes and resort­style units.Getting to the island is easy.A passenger ferry and vehicle barge service operates from Victoria Point every half hour，seven days a week.Once you get to the island，Coochie Bus Service will take you where you want to go.

　　Please note: no camping is allowed on Coochiemudlo Island.

　　Notes：

　　aboriginal adj.土著的　②be fringed with以……为界

　　③reenactment n．重现

　　【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了处于亚热带的Coochiemudlo Island是个美丽而恬静的岛屿，是放松身心度假的好去处。

　　1．Coochiemudlo Island got its name from its ________.

　　A．discoverer

　　B．sandy beaches and blue waters

　　C．geographical feature

　　D．relaxed atmosphere

　　答案　C　[细节理解题。从第二段可知，Coochimudlo Island这个名字的来历与岛上西南角的红色岩礁有关。]

　　2．The underlined word “stunning” in the third paragraph probably means ________.

　　A．frightening

　　B．attractiveC．boring

　　D．cold

　　答案　B　[词义猜测题。综合文章信息可知， Coochinemildlo Island是一个平静而美丽的岛屿，岛上风景宜人。]

　　3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

　　A．We can get to Coochiemudlo Island by boat from Victoria Point.

　　B．Most of Coochiemudlo Island is covered by sandy beaches and blue waters.

　　C．On Coochiemudlo Island the boat is the only means of transport.

　　D．Every year people celebrate the historic event that Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island.

　　答案　C　[细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Once you get to the island，Coochie Bus Service will take you where you want to go.”可知C项表述不正确。]

　　4．The text is probably ________.

　　A．a biography

　　B．a traveling ad

　　C．a news story

　　D．a diary

　　答案　B　[推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要向读者推荐了一个旅游景点，因此属于旅游广告。]

　　维B 短文改错(每题1.5分，满分15分)

　　下面文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

　　注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

　　2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

　　Jack had gone to a university to study the history，but at the end of his first year，his history professors failed him in his examinations，and he was told why he would have to leave the university.And，his father decided to see the professor to urge him to let Jack continue his studies the followed year.“He's a good boy，if you let him pass this time，I'm sure he'll improve a lot next year and pass the examinations by the end of it.” said Jack's father.“No，no，that's quite impossible，” replied the professor immediate.“Last month I asked him when Napoleon died.He didn't know！” “Please，sir，give him other chance，” said Jack's father.“You see，we didn't have any newspapers in our house，so none of us even know that Napoleon was ill.”

　　答案　

　　Jack had gone to a university to study the

　　history，but at the end of his first year，his history

　　failed him in his examinations，and he was told

　　he would have to leave the university.，his father decided to see the professor to urge him to let Jack continue his studies the

　　year.“He's a good boy， if you let him pass this time，I'm sure he'll improve a lot next year and pass the examinations

　　the end of it.”said Jack's father.“No，no，that's quite impossible，”replied the professor .“Last month I asked him when Napoleon died.He didn't know！”“Please，sir，give him

　　chance，”said Jack's father.“You see，we

　　have any newspapers in our house，so none of us even know that Napoleon was ill.”