【创新设计】2017高考英语二轮复习限时测试：15（含解析）

　　限时测试(15)　

　　专题特训(阅读理解——主旨大意)

　　体裁：说明文　话题：生态旅游　时间：6分钟

　　(the study of systems of living things) and tourism.The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well－being of the local people.”Actually－off places of great natural beauty way.It's big business，and the attraction of money can cause people to think about profits first.While ecotourism offers benefits for people and ecosystems，it leaves ecosystems open to negative effects，too.

　　Costa Rica，once a Spanish colony，and independent since 1821，has an ecotourism industry worth over one billion dollars yearly，and thousands of jobs have been created.Nearly 21 percent of the land is now protected national parks，largely thanks to ecotourism.Nonetheless，due to the number of people visiting the country's natural places，some damage to the ecosystem has occurred.

　　While tourists can have a negative influence on ecosystems，the same areas might have been totally destroyed by industries such as farming，logging，or mining were there no ecotourism

　　industry.Instead，nature reserves have been created，keeping the ecosystem protected.And，by visiting beautiful rainforests and seeing rare animals，visitors get a sense of their value，and of gratitude for them.Tour guides can also be educators who train people to love and care for the environment.Visitors can take these lessons with them to their home countries.

　　Unfortunately，while their effect may not be noticeable in the off－season national park in Costa Rica，wild monkeys now feed on garbage left by the tourists.Furthermore，ecotourists tend to seek out places with the rarest animals and plants，pressuring the most delicate living things.

　　Controlling random development isn't easy.Corruption can lead officials to stand ecological damage.For example，a large resort facility，normally not allowed near a reserve，may be allowed if the company pays enough money to certain people in the government.Limited resources are another issue.Areas of forests and beaches that would require an army to protect are often watched by several employees.

　　It is easy to be critical of the ecotourism industry but it is important to be positive as well.Ecotourism can never be損ure.擶e can't expect zero negative efferccts on the ecosystem.It is also unrealistic to think that humans won't go anywhere accessible to them.If protection efforts are maintained and strengthened，those remaining places of undisturbed nature may be stressed，but they won't be destroyed.

　　【语篇导读】　本文是一篇说明文。本文讲述了生态旅游的定义和好处以及它所带来的负面效应。

　　________．

　　－related jobs for people

　　C．argue against ecotourism as a damaging trend that must be stopped

　　D．stress that ecotourism benefits ecosystems on the whole despite its damage

　　解析　主旨大意题。文章既涉及到生态旅游所带来的巨大效益好处也交代了它同时产生的一些负面效应从文章的最后一段“but it is important to be positive as well”可看出作者更强调前者。故选D。

　　答案　D

　　A．National parks have been set up thanks to ecotourism.

　　B．Costa Rica became independent from Spain.

　　C．Wild monkeys suffered a lot from feeding on garbage.

　　D．Many areas have been destroyed by developing ecotourism.

　　解析　细节理解题。从文章第二段“Nearly 21 percent of the land is now protected national parks得出答案为A。

　　答A

　　3．It can be learned from Paragraph 5 that ________．

　　B．officials are not tough enough with ecological protection

　　C．there is no enough money available to build resorts

　　D．local officials paid great attention to illegal activities

　　解析　推理判断题。从第五段 “Corruption can lead officials to stand ecological damage”得出政府对生态保护不够雷厉风行导致了有贿赂腐败事情存在。故选B。

　　答案　B

　　ecotourism industry?

　　A．Because wildlife is very easy to protect.

　　B．Because it is easy to remove the negative effects of ecotourism.

　　C．Because ecotourism is not as profitable as it should be.

　　D．Because it takes advantage of nature for profit.

　　解析　细节理解题。从第四段“wild monkeys now feed on garbage left by the tourists”可排除A从第五段中“Controlling random development isn't easy”可排除B正是因为有巨大利益可图在第五段中“may be allowed if the company pays enough money to certain people in the government”故可排除C选D利用自然寻求利益。

　　答案　D

　　A．Concerned.

　　B．Subjective.

　　C．Realistic.

　　D．Unfavorable.

　　解析　推理判断题。从最后一段“but it is important to be positive as well”和“Ecotourism can never be ‘pure’．We can't expect zero negative effects on the ecosystem”故可推断出作者态度是现实的选C。

　　答案　C

　　体裁：记叙文　话题：生活经历　时间：10分钟

　　pened one morning in 1983 when I was 14 years old.I was at home with my mother，getting ready for the afternoon session of school.

　　I was doing my homework when I heard raised voices.At first I thought nothing of it—customers in the motorcycle shop directly below us often became unruly and loud，but I soon realized this was different.

　　“Quick！Remove the motorcycles from the shop

　　Then a thick burning smell filled the air.When I opened the front door of our flat to investigate，a thick cloud of smoke，billowing up from the ground floor，greeted me.The motorcycle shop had caught fire.

　　My mum，who had been working in the kitchen，hurried to the living room.We rushed out of the door and along the corridor through the smoke.

　　We were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Mum stopped in her tracks.She turned around and headed back the way we came.I had no idea what she was doing，but I followed suit.

　　Mum had suddenly remembered the Korean lady in her 70s who lived next door to us，who we called Makcik.Mum began banging on Makcik's door，but to no avail.As the smoke thickened around us，I could see many of our neighbors—some still in their pyjamas—running for safety.

　　“She would have run for safety like everyone else！”I cried.

　　d to give up.“I know Makcik's still inside，”she said as she pounded the door.“Go downstairs，Shaji.Go now！”

　　were probably there for only two or three minutes.

　　Just as I was beginning to suffocate(窒息) to a safe spot where people had gathered to witness the fire.

　　The firemen had just arrived and set about fighting the blaze，which was reaching up to the two floors above the motorcycle shop.

　　Comprehending the gravity of the situation，Makcik broke down.Holding my mother's hands tightly，and with tears flowing down her cheeks，she spoke to Mum.I could not hear what she said，but there was no mistaking her gratitude.I learned later that Makcik was sleeping when the fire broke out.

　　I dread to think what would have happened if Mum had not turned back for her.

　　Soon the firemen put out the billowing flames.There were no deaths or injuries，though the motorcycle shop was completely destroyed.

　　Although the fire had damaged our corridor badly，it was put out before it could spread into our flat.Our home had been saved，though everything was covered in soot(黑灰) and an awful smell hung in the air.And

　　I felt terrible for not saving them in my haste.However，the thought of Mum's courageous act in saving a human life brought great relief.

　　Years later，I asked Mum about this incident.She said she was familiar with Makcik's daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping。When I asked if she was scared：“When a loved one is in danger

　　During my school days，whenever I wrote an essay about courageous deeds，I always focused on soldiers risking their lives to save others.It never occurred to me to write about my mum who had，in her determined way，saved our elderly neighbor.Today I know better.Maria Thomas，a timid and modest lady，someone who would not be mistaken for a superhero，had turned out to be my real hero.

　　【语篇导读】　本文是一篇记叙文。1983年楼下火灾母亲冒着生命危险救了邻居成为作者心目中的英雄。

　　________．

　　B．Makcik ran for safety like everyone else after the fire broke out

　　C．Makcik survived the fire owing to my mum's timely rescue

　　D．people headed back to Makcik's flat at the request of my mother

　　解析　推理判断题。是母亲救了Makcik可排除A发生火灾时Makcik正在睡觉可排除B其他人都只顾自己逃命故可排除D是母亲及时救了Makcik故选C。

　　答案　C

　　to leave because ________．

　　B．she was sure that Makcik must be sleeping at that time

　　C．she was convinced that Makcik must be too scared to move

　　D．she was informed that Makcik was in desperate need of help

　　解析　细节理解题。从文章第9段“I know Makcik's still inside”和倒数第二段中“She said she was familiar with Makcik's daily routine and was certain she would still sleeping”得出B。

　　答案　B

　　wn after she reached a safe spot?

　　A．The big fire was spreading rapidly.

　　B．People's terrible screams shocked her.

　　C．Mum's sudden appearance moved her deeply.

　　D．The serious situation made her confused.

　　解析　推理判断题。从倒数第7段“Comprehending the gravity of the situation说明Makcik那个时候意识到火势严重故选A。

　　答案　A

　　？

　　ts gentle.

　　B．Love warms more than a thousand fires.

　　C．Love is never paid but with true love.

　　D．Love fears no danger.

　　解析　推理判断题。从文中母亲为救邻居不顾自己的安危正可以说明爱无所畏惧故选D。

　　答案　D

　　last paragraph to ________．

　　B．show respect for firemen's courageous deeds by providing explanations

　　C．convey Mum's influence on my attitude to danger by offering analyses

　　D．emphasize the neighbor's gratitude to Mum by giving examples

　　解析　推理判断题。从最后一段“soldiers risking their life to save others.”“my mom who had通过对比A。

　　答案　A

　　Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

　　A．My Neighbor：A Narrow Escape

　　：A Thrilling Story

　　：The Superhero

　　：An Unforgettable Experience

　　解析　主旨大意题。文章主人公是母亲通过救人的事情成为我心中的英雄故选C。

　　答案　C

　　体裁：记叙文　话题：社会热点　时间：6分钟

　　(PDA) to film a female teacher scolding a classmate and tearing his work.The public discussion that the incident caused started on the Internet.However，when it came to the media's attention，it quickly became a major topic in the education circles.The reactions so far suggest that the focus of the debate has been on one question: who is to blame?

　　Teachers who are anxious to defend their professional dignity have tried to put the blame on the student.They mention their right to privacy(隐私) and for this reason they request the Ministry of Education(MOE) to prohibit PDAs in schools.On the other handnow unimportant.It is left to newspapers to discover the central point of the controversial issue，by stressing the problems that are not always easily noticed in our educational system.

　　For those responsible for educating the young，this PDA incident conveys the message that “Times have changed”，a reality that must have been felt even more strongly by the female teacher when reflecting on this unpleasant experience.Different times call for different professional approaches in education.The ability to understand the students they are teaching has always been the quality of successful teachers.Despite some factors，the incident shows that the teacher lacks good qualities on her part.Besides，the rules under the current system to deal with recalcitrant students need to be improved.Also，it is an example which shows the issue we are familiar with: what to do with new technology? With PDAs，the new technology，the interaction(交流) between teachers and students in the classroom has been changed.

　　【语篇导读】　学生用PDA记录了老师的不良行为引发了一系列的辩论是老师还是学生应该受到责备？

　　______．

　　B．stress the use of PDAs in the classroom

　　C．change the students' behavior in the classroom

　　D．discuss the potential problems of the educational system

　　解析　写作意图题。通读全文由关于老师行为的辩论到人们对教育模式的讨论可知项“讨论教育体制潜在的问题”正确。

　　答案　D

　　s “______”．

　　B．interested in nothing

　　C．unwilling to learn

　　D．ready to obey rules

　　解析　词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句“the rules under the current system to deal with recalcitrant students need to be improved”可知在目前的教育体制下处理难以控制的学生的规则需要改善再结合上文学生用PDA拍摄老师责骂学生的行为并传到网上的事例可知A项正确。

　　答案　A

　　________．

　　A．optimistic

　　B．critical

　　C．uncertain

　　D．approval

　　解析　作者态度题。根据最后一段中作者提出的“不同的时代需要不同的教育方法成功的老师要有理解所教学生的能力。尽管还有诸多因素但该事件反映了老师缺乏良好的素质”可知作者对这一事件持批判的态度。所以B项正确。

　　答案　B

　　A．Who is to blame?

　　B．The PDA incident

　　C．Times have changed

　　D．What to do with new technology?

　　解析　主旨大意题。文章主要讨论了当前教育体制中存在的不合理之处再结合第一段末尾提到的“who is to blame”可知项正确。

　　答案　A