2016届广东省天河区高考英语二轮语法复习精讲精练：阅读理解13

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　　60.

　　In America, Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids.Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off­season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.

　　Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, enjoying the happiness and excitement the beach offers.

　　The number 1 safety tip concerns ocean safety: pay attention to Flag conditions posted on the lifeguard stands.Lifeguards post a red flag to warn when the ocean water is dangerous.Take them seriously! Tourists from land­locked regions are particularly easily attracted by the magic of the waves.However, a calm ocean can become risky without warning.Make sure you swim near a lifeguard.Swimming without lifeguard protection is almost five times as great as drowning at a beach with lifeguards.

　　Never swim alone.Many drownings involve single swimmers.When you swim with someone else, if one of you has a problem, the other may be able to get help, including signaling for assistance from others.

　　Don't fight the current.The facts show that some 80% of rescues by lifeguards at ocean beaches are caused by currents.These currents are formed by surf and gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back.This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore.If you are caught in a rip current, don't fight it by trying to swim directly to shore.Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore.Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will help bring you to safety.

　　16．When coming to Virginia Beach, children CANNOT enjoy the happiness of________.

　　A．walking on the road made of wood

　　B. joining the nightspots

　　C．riding a horse or a pumper car

　　D．surfing in the sea

　　17．Many people believe the best time to visit Virginia Beach may be ________.

　　A．after autumn school term beginning

　　B．in the summer vacation

　　C．during the Christmas holiday

　　D．in the cold winter

　　18．Swimming in the sea you'd better not swim ________.

　　A．with a friend

　　B．within the sight of the lifeguard

　　C．with the current

　　D．as far as you like

　　19．From the passage, we can know________.

　　A．one in five persons swimming in the sea is drowned

　　B．if one with a lifeguard were drowning, five persons without lifeguards would be

　　C．some 80% people drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards

　　D．some 20% people drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards

　　20．The passage mainly tells us ________.

　　A．Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort

　　B．the happiness and excitement the beach offers

　　C．some safety tips when swimming in the sea

　　D．the dangers for tourists from land­locked regions to swim in the sea

　　【要点综述】 维珍尼亚滩是一个值得游览的好地方，但也要注意安全。本文主要介绍游览维珍尼亚滩时需注意的安全事项。

　　16. C　细节理解题。根据第一段“brilliant beaches, a lively boardwalk, plenty of restaurants and nightspots, and amusement rides sure to appeal to kids.”可知，在维珍尼亚滩，你可以漫步在木板路上，参加夜总会；再根据最后一段“These currents are formed by surf and gravity, because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach, gravity pulls it back.”可推断你也可以在海中冲浪，但就是不能骑马或坐车，故选C项。

　　17. A　推理判断题。根据第一段“Many believe Virginia Beach is at its best in the off­season, when the town is less crowded but the weather is still mild.”可推断，人不多，气候还尚温和的淡季是游览维珍尼亚滩的最好时间。气候还尚温和的季节应是秋季，故选A项。

　　18. D　细节理解题。根据第三段“Make sure you swim near a lifeguard.”可知在海中游泳时不宜游得太远，故选D项。

　　19. B　推理判断题。根据第三段“Swimming without lifeguard protection is almost five times as great as drowning at a beach with lifeguards.”可判断选B项。

　　20. C　主旨大意题。全文围绕第二段“Meanwhile, some safety tips should be followed, enjoying the happiness and excitement the beach offers.”而写，即全文旨在介绍游览维珍尼亚滩时需注意的安全事项，故选C项。The booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”：

　　Price: $10

　　BOOKING

　　There are four easy ways to book seats for performance：

　　—in person

　　The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. —8 p. m.

　　—by telephone

　　Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card(Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted)

　　—by post

　　Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.

　　—on line

　　Complete the on­line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com

　　DISCOUNTS：

　　Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full­time students.

　　Supersaver: half­price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.

　　Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible(suitable)for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

　　Group Bookings: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

　　School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.

　　Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

　　35．If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT ________.

　　A．use the Internet

　　B．ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card

　　C．go to the Box Office on Sundays

　　D．complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office

　　36．According to the notes, who can get $2 off?

　　A．A 20­year­old full­time college student.

　　B．A 55­year­old woman.

　　C．An 18­year­old teenager.

　　D．The people who book the tickets on Fridays.

　　37．If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?

　　A．$120.

　　B．$126.

　　C．$140.

　　D．$150.

　　38．From the passage we can know all the following information EXCEPT that ________.

　　A．there are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre

　　B．the audience can't refund money if the performance is on show

　　C．a group of 12 persons can get 10 percent discount

　　D．a school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets

　　【要点综述】这是一篇应用文。介绍了一部戏的订票广告。

　　35．C　细节理解题。该题可从BOOKING中找到答案。由“The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m. —8 p. m．”可以看出，去售票处订票的时间是周一到周六，由此可以看出，星期天是订不到票的。

　　36．A　细节理解题。在DISCOUNTS部分，可以看出full­time students 可以便宜$2。

　　37．B　推理判断题。题干关键词为：a group of 14 adults。由Group Bookings部分的“…there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.”12人以及12人以上的团体票9折优惠，所以：10]

　　38．D　细节理解题。由文章中的“School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free. ”可以看出，10人及以上团体票单价6美元，每10张还可以优惠一张。由此可知D项错误。

　　Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere walk away from your college.

　　King's Art Centre

　　A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.

　　You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint — free of charge.

　　The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.

　　The Botanic Garden

　　The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.

　　The multi­branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue­green leaves, and is not one to miss.

　　Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.

　　The Garden is also a place for wildlife­enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.

　　Byron's Pool

　　Many stories surround Lord Byron's time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the

　　time

　　pleasantly enough. I'm not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.

　　It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don't trust me, then perhaps you'll take it from Virginia Woolf—over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.

　　61. As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ________.

　　A．attending the masters' class

　　B.working with local artists

　　C．learning life drawing

　　D．seeing an exhibition

　　62. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are ________.

　　A．common insects

　　B．impressive plants

　　C．rarely­seen snakes

　　D．wildlife­enthusiasts

　　63. We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed ________.

　　A．to fear pet bears

　　B．to like walking

　　C．to be a heavy drinker

　　D．to finish university in 1805

　　64. In the passage Byron's Pool is described as a lake________.

　　A.surrounded by fields

　　B．owned by Lord Byron

　　C．located in Grantchester

　　D．discovered by Virginia Woolf

　　65. What is the passage mainly about?

　　A．Some places for weekend break.

　　B．A way to become creative in art.

　　C．The colourful life in the countryside.

　　D．Unknown stories of Cambridge University.

　　【要点综述】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了距离某大学较近的景点。

　　61. C　细节理解题。考查对文章特定细节的理解和判断能力。根据King’s Art Centre标题下的最后一段The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.可以推知，选项C符合文意。

　　62. B　细节理解题。考查对文章特定细节的理解和判断能力。根据The Botanic Garden标题下的第二段The multi­branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant…和该标题下的第三段的Get to the display house…a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap…可以推知，选项B符合文意。 63. B　推理判断题。考查对文章特定细节的推理判断能力。根据Byron’s Pool标题下的第一段it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly… He spent a great deal of time walking in the village. 可以推知，选项B符合文意。

　　64. A　细节理解题。考查对文章特定细节的理解和判断能力。根据Byron’s Pool标题下的第二段…the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields.可以推知，选项A符合文意。

　　65. A　主旨大意题。 考查对文章内容整体把握的能力。根据全文第一段可以推知，文章是推荐几个学校附近供周末休闲的地方，选项A符合文意。

　　63.

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　　That's…a phone

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　　Affordable plans that I can understand—and no contract to sign(签订)! Unlike other cell phones, Jitterbug has plans that make sense. Why should I pay for minutes I'm never going to use? And if I do talk more than I plan, I won't find myself with no minutes like my friend who has a prepaid phone. Best of all, there is no contract to sign—so I'm not locked in for years at a time. The US­based customer service is second to none. And the phone gets service anywhere in the country.

　　Monthly Minutes 50 100

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　　63．What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?

　　A．Being stuck by the highway.

　　B．Being urged by his grandkids.

　　C．Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.

　　D．Being attracted by the friendly return policy.

　　64．On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ________.

　　A．$3.75

　　B．$4.99

　　C．$14.99

　　D．$19.99

　　65．An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is ________.

　　A．its discount price with a free gift

　　B．its reasonable rate plans without a contract

　　C．its “global­positioning” system with 911 access

　　D．its good customer service all over the world

　　66．The main purpose of the passage is to ________.

　　A．tell a customer's story of Jitterbug

　　B．provide two ways to order Jitterbug

　　C．give a brief introduction of Jitterbug

　　D．attract potential customers to Jitterbug

　　【要点综述】本文是一篇应用文。即是一篇手机广告。

　　63. A　细节理解题。从第一段“the last straw was when my car broke down”可知答案。the last straw意为“导火线”。

　　64. B　细节理解题。该题要注意题干的“weekly”，从表格中可知，每100分钟每月价格为$19.99，则每星期价格为$4.99。

　　65. B　细节理解题。根据第二段可知答案。A选项中的discount price文中未提及，D选项中的all over the world错误。

　　66. D　推理判断题。根据文章对手机的介绍及最后两段的购买优惠和售后服务的描述可知答案。

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。The Basics of Math—Made Clear

　　Basic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数)and beyond.

　　The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics,

　　and how these operations can be used practically.

　　Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing—and completely understandable—field of study.

　　By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.

　　Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learner­friendlier and less scary.

　　With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make­up classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.

　　If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.

　　56．What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?

　　A．Algebra.

　　B．College Mathematics.

　　C．Arithmetic.

　　D．Mathematics Education.

　　57．What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?

　　A．Stronger imaginative ability.

　　B．Additional presentation skills.

　　C．More mathematical confidence.

　　D．Greater chances of becoming teachers.

　　58．What can we learn about Professor H．Siegel?

　　A．He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.

　　B．He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.

　　C．He works in Georgia State University.

　　D．He specializes in training teachers.

　　59．Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?

　　A．A news report.

　　B．A book review.

　　C．A lesson plan.

　　D．An advertisement.

　　【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。

　　56. C　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.”可知此题答案为C。

　　57. C　细节理解题。本题考查课程的功能作用。第四段整体在讲述该课程的功能作用。只有C项为本段中讲述的。其他项均未涉及。

　　58. B　推理判断题。本题适合用排除法对四个选项进行排除。文中只说明他是被Kentucky Educational Television评为美国最好的数学教师，并没说明他是在电视台做客座讲师；文中也谈到他在Georgia State University取得博士学位，而他是在Central Arizona College教数学。他的课是为future primary school teachers做准备，而不是直接培训教师。本文只谈到他一个教师，所以推断应该是唯一教师。结合第一段数学课程是由30个讲座构成，所以选B。

　　59. D　推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.”可知，此课程为收费课程，应是招生广告。所以选D。

　　65.

　　Top lists are lecturing people on everything from “100 places to visit” to “100 books to read”. Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your time?

　　Now you have a list to end all lists!

　　Take a look at the following two examples from the list of “101 things not to do”：

　　Swim with Dolphins(海豚)?

　　Swimming with dolphins is one of the world's most profitable tourist activities.However, not every dolphin will welcome having their busy, tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming and pushing around them in the water. Worse yet,

　　when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded with tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨)．

　　Here's a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they're just opening their mouths.

　　Go to See the Mona Lisa?

　　There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的) smile. The 6 million people who visit the lady in the Louvre every year can't all be wrong, after all. But they can be quite annoying, standing in front of you; holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact, it is hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security reasons. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds at most.

　　If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn't just be smiling, she'd be laughing.

　　So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20% discount.

　　60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins ________.

　　A. is the world's most popular tourist activity

　　B. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins

　　C. will make tourists busy and tired

　　D. can cause danger to dolphins

　　61. What does the author think about going to see Mona Lisa?

　　A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.

　　B. It is not as satisfying as expected.

　　C. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.

　　D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.

　　62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author ________.

　　A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists

　　B. believes other lists are not humorous enough

　　C. intends to persuade people to read more lists

　　D．wants to provide a list different from other lists

　　63. What is the main purpose of the passage?

　　A. To advertise a book.

　　B. To introduce a website.

　　C. To comment on popular

　　lists.

　　D. To recommend tourist activities.

　　【要点综述】该篇短文前面否定“100 lists to do”的种种弊端，最后推出自己的101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die，很明显是一则常见的广告。

　　60. D　细节理解题。从Swim with Dolphins下面材料中的第一段最后一句可知和海豚一起游泳会给海豚带来危险。

　　61. B　细节理解题。在Go to See the Mona Lisa的材料中，作者反复论证了go to see the Mona Lisa的诸多弊端，每年大量的游客前往参观，个人不可能有预想的观赏效果。

　　62. D　推理判断题。该文采取先抑后扬的写作技巧，其目的是要提出不同的观点。

　　63. A　写作意图题。该篇材料最后点出写作目的，即为101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die打广告。

　　66.

　　Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2017:

　　More that 200 B&Bs(bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers(活动券) in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2017 to 07/04/2017 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below：

　　·The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.

　　·The offer is of two kinds：￡ 20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay period of 02/04/2017－31/05/2017 and then again 01/09/2017－31/10/2017；￡ 35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/2017－31/08/2017.

　　·The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.

　　·The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B &Bs before 28/04/2017.

　　·Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.

　　·If voucher holders book either the ￡20 or ￡35 per room per night, and additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.

　　·Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve(保留)the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.

　　·Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.

　　·The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional $10 may be paid to confirm(确认) the booking and will be returned on arrival.

　　·The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.

　　45. The voucher can be used for a stay at the chosen B&B on ________.

　　A．09/01/2017

　　B．04/02/2017

　　C．01/03/2017

　　D．28/04/2017

　　46. How much should be paid for a two­night stay in October 2017 at a chosen B&B?

　　A．￡70.

　　B．￡40.

　　C．￡35.

　　D．￡30.

　　47. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

　　A．To charge extra $10 for bookings with no vouchers.

　　B．To refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18.

　　C．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

　　D．To request extra charges as tips.

　　48. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to________.

　　A．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

　　B．have lunch or evening meal without paying extra money

　　C．use the B&B offer together with other offers

　　D．book the stays through B&B Daily

　　【要点综述】本文介绍了英国的B&Bs旅行食宿优惠活动，主要谈到了此次活动的具体操作及注意事项。

　　45. D　推理判断题。根据文中所提到的时间：02/04/2017—31/05/2017；01/09/2017—31/10/2017；01/06/2017—31/08/2017可知，四到十月活动券有效。故答案为D。

　　46. B　推理判断题。根据文中“￡20 per room, per night, valid(有效的)during stay period of 02/04/2017—31/05/2017 and then again 01/09/2017—31/10/2017…”可知，在十月住两天晚上需￡40。

　　47．B　细节理解题。根据最后一条规定“The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.”可知答案为B。

　　48. A　细节理解题。根据第三条规定“The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.”可知答案为A。