1、12019高考英语一轮阅读理解巩固练（4）李仕才AGregory Talley used to sleep in a park or under a bridge. The 50-year-old has been homeless for more than 10 years.“It is hard. Its hard to live homeless. You filled every day trying to find out where you are going to get something to eat. If I hadnt found wonderful Fairfax
2、County Kennedy Shelter, I wouldnt know where I would be by now. I might be dead,“ Talley said.The Kennedy Shelter is one of the facilities New Hope Housing provides for homeless people.Pam Michell has devoted her life to making the lives of this vulnerable (易受伤的)population better as executive direct
3、or of the non-profit organization.“I went to Africa in 1985. And I saw a huge amount of poverty, but I saw so much hope. And I decided that I should try to do something that would bring hope to people,“ Michell said.When Michell began working with New Hope Housing 25 years ago, its three shelters ha
4、d about 80 beds. Now, it has 350 beds and serves about 1,500 homeless people every year. She has expanded the program beyond just providing beds for the night.“We do outreach(拓展), we do prevention, we do permanent housing, we do transitional housing. We have an education program with all sorts of di
5、fferent things to move people to end their homelessness,“ she said,“Our Out of Poverty program is not just about money. Its about you could be spiritually poor, you could be relationship poor . you could be educationally poor. So it is focusing on how you get out of this poverty that has brought you
6、 to being homeless.“ The program tries to teach the shelter residents self-reliance (自立) and work values, and includes courses on planning and personal responsibility.“l learned I still have opportunities to change it and I can change it,“ said shelter resident Lewis Webster. “It is just about going
7、 forth in doing necessary 2work to do it. I mean if you really want better, you would do better and thats the frame of mind of me now.“1. Gregory Talleys story is told at the beginning of the text to _ .A.tell readers the situation for the poor in the US is getting worseB.introduce a non-profit orga
8、nization that is trying to help the poor in the USC.disclose the truth that more and more homeless people are dying from hungerD.remind readers that the homeless people in the US have no trouble getting food2. According to Paragraph 6. Pam Michell started to bring hope to the homeless by _ .A.provid
9、ing clothes for themB.offering food for them C.building new houses for themD.offering them shelters for the night3. What is the final purpose of the education program?A.To tell the homeless people the ways to make money.B.To help the homeless people find the causes of their poverty.C.To encourage th
10、e homeless to work and rely on themselves.D.To teach the poor how to live a better life in the shelters.4. What may be the best title for the text?A.Comfort in the Kennedy ShelterB.Ways to achieve successC.An Opportunity to Fight HomelessnessD.An Organisation to End Homelessness【文章大意】文章介绍美国非营利组织 Fai
11、rfax County Kennedy Shelter帮助无家可归者结束流浪生活。1. B【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段的句子“If I hadnt found wonderful Fairfax County Kennedy Shelter, I wouldnt know where I would be by now. I might be dead”可知，文章开头介绍 Gregory Talley的故事是 为了介绍一个努力帮助穷人的美国非盈利组织。故选 B。2. D【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第六段的句子“She has expanded the program beyond 3ju
12、st providing beds for the night.”可知，Pam Michell 一开始给无家可归的人提供夜晚的住宿，故选 D。4. D【解析】标题判断题。根据文章和第三段的句子“The Kennedy Shelter is one of the facilities New Hope Housing provides for homeless people.”可知，文章介绍美国非营利组织 Fairfax County Kennedy Shelter帮 助无家可归者结束流浪生活。故选 D。B(2017甘肃天水一模)Four great railway journeysTravel
13、ling by rail holds a romantic and old-fashioned appeal that cant be matched by flying or driving.By taking the slow route,you get to experience and interact with an area in a completely different way.The Rocky MountaineerWhere:Canada,from Vancouver to Banff,Jasper and Calgary.When:In June,which is s
14、pringtime in the Rockies,complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife.Duration:between two and eight days,travelling only in daylight,staying in luxury hotels.Highlights:Splendid views of Rocky mountains,incredible luxury at every stage of the trip,traditional native storytelling,wine classe
15、s and natural history workshop.The ChepeWhere:Mexico.It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast.When:In the rainy season,from June to October,youll get lush vegetation(丰富的植被) and blooming cacti(仙人掌),although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44C.Dura
16、tion:Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours,but youll want to 4stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way.Highlights:The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which is deeper than the Grand Canyon),over 37 precarious-looking bridges an
17、d through 86 tunnels.Local people sell crafts and foods along the route.The GhanWhere:Australia,from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs.When:Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north,though peak season is usually the wint
18、er.Duration:Going straight through takes 52 hours.There are disembarkation points(登陆点) from which you can take tours.Highlights:Going through Australias Red Centre with cobalt-blue skies,red earth and not much elsea beautiful and serene(宁静的) experience.The Royal ScotsmanWhere:Travels around the Scot
19、tish Highlands or all the way around Great Britain.When:Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring (鱼鹰飞翔) over mirror-like lochs(湖),or go in October for autumn colours and the rather vocal stag-rutting season.Duration:Trips can be as shor
20、t as two days or as long as seven.Highlights:Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world.Youll be treated like a member of the monarchy(皇室).Indulgent(放纵的) cuisine,fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral Castle await those willing to part with a minimum of 2350 per person
21、 for a two-night trip.1.Which of the following journey has the shortest duration?A.The Chepe. B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky mountaineer.D.The Royal Scotsman.2.Visitors may have the opportunity to try some wine in . 5A.The Royal Scotsman and The ChepeB.The Royal Scotsman and The GhanC.The Rocky Mountaineer
22、and The ChepeD.The Rocky Mountaineer and The Royal Scotsman3.If a Chinese family wants to travel during the Spring Festival,which one would be suitable for them?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky Mountaineer.D.The Royal Scotsman.1.A 细节理解题。抓住题目的关键词“shortest duration”最短的持续时间。对比四大旅行路线用时“between two and
23、 eight days.travelling only in daylight”;“Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours”;“Going straight through takes 52 hours”;“Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven.”可知 The Chepe这一路线旅行时间最短。故选 A项。2.D 细节理解题。关键词 try some wine,在 The Rocky Mountaineer 中定位 “wine classes and natural hi
24、story workshop”;在 The Royal Scotsman 中定位 “fine wines and carriages”可知游客可能在如上两条路线有机会尝试一些葡萄酒。故选 D项。3.B 推理判断题,根据题目中的关键信息点 during the Spring Festival,通查四个地点的时间栏,从 The Ghan中的“Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north,though peak
25、 season is usually the winter.”可知如果一个中国家庭想在春节期间旅行应选择 The Ghan。故选B项。CYouve flown halfway around the world；youve sniffed out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of；so what on earth is there to do here？You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach
26、 chair that holds you above the sand.It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee.By the time you found the bus station and got yourself sorted out，it took almost as long as the flight from 6Falongland.Huaplee is located just south of Hua Hin，about two hundred kilometres from Bangkok，down the west
27、side of the Gulf of Thailand. Not many tourists find this place，and the ones that do wonder if finding it has been their purpose all along.Theres an apparent laziness that surrounds you here.Its what this place offers，and its free of charge.The small waves that tap the shoreline seem to slow everyth
28、ing down.You settle into your beach chair in preparation for a long rest.You sit there and watch the sea.Its early afternoon，so the cook comes out and asks what youd like to eat this evening.Before long hes rushed off to the market to buy the ingredients for whatever it was that you orderedevery mea
29、l fresh and to order.No menu here.There is no poolside noise here but just that wonderfully warm，clear blue sea.Theres no street noise.The only sounds are the murmurs of nature.For now you just count your blessings (福祉)，listing them in the sand with your toe (脚趾)You dont have to worry about being la
30、te for work. You dont have to do anything.The beach to your right stretches off to the horizon (地平线)，slowly narrowing to nothingness only to reemerge again on your left，now steadily widening until it covers the chair beneath you.Sand to your left and sand to your right; its unbroken，endless.No start
31、，no end，just sand，sun，and peace.Step off it，and you reenter the world of traffic，stress，work，and hurry.Normally youre the type who cant sit still for more than ten minutes，but youre on Huaplee Lazy Beach now and，in the right frame of mind，it stretches all the way around the world.“How could it take
32、me so long to find it？” you wonder.1When the author first went to Huaplee Beach，_.Ahe found it unworthwhileBhe failed to sort himself outChe became sensitive to smellDhe had difficulty in finding it2What is special about the food service at Huaplee Beach?ANo menu. BFree food.CSelf service. DQuick de
33、livery.3In the authors opinion，a tourist can enjoy Huaplee Beach most when he 7_.Asits in a beach chair Bforgets his daily routineCplans a detailed schedule Ddraws pictures in the sand4What does the author imply by his question at the end of the passage?AHe shouldnt have counted his blessings.BHe sh
34、ould have understood the wonder of nature.CHe shouldnt have spent so much time on the trip.DHe should have come to the place earlier.答案：【语篇解读】 本文是一篇旅游杂记，介绍了泰国一个静谧的海滩，描述了这里的环境给人的慵懒的感觉。在这里，你可以忘掉职场上的疲惫和匆忙，也可以真正地无所事事。宁静的气息让你不禁感叹应该早点儿来这个地方。1D 解析：推理判断题。作者没有直接说自己第一次来这里的情况或感受，但他提到了找到这个地方是多么不容易：have flown ha
35、lfway around the world；a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee；it took almost as long as the flight from Falongland，因此选D。2A 解析：细节理解题。第五段中的 Before long hes rushed off to the market to buy the ingredients for whatever it was that you orderedevery meal fresh and to order.No menu here.意为“不管你点什么菜，不久他就会急忙去
36、市场买原料每餐都是新鲜的、定做的。没有菜单” 。由此可知 A项“没有菜单”正确，而非“饭菜免费” “自助”或“送餐快速” 。3B 解析：推理判断题。第七段说，现在你只需想想你有多幸福，用你的脚趾在沙滩上把你的幸福列出来；不用担心上班迟到，什么都不用干。这与 B项的描述是一致的：忘掉他的日常安排。4D 解析：推理判断题。 “我怎么花了这么长时间才找到它呢？”是文章结尾的问题。显然，作者暗示的不是“本不应该想着自己的幸福” “本该了解大自然的神奇”或者“本不该在途中花这么多的时间” ，而是 D项“本该早点儿来这个地方” 。DTurn gadgets off for better vacation8
37、Its that time of the year again:school has started in full swing,homework is piling up and you realize that you cant possibly wait for summer next year.“I need a holiday,” you may be thinking.But waitis it a holiday that you truly need?When we think of holidays,we think of traveling,beaches,fun,and
38、adventure.But the reality is,we spend most of our holidays on our personal devices.Smartphones have taken the world by storm,influencing the manner we interact with each other.Does this sound like you?If so,it sounds like you need a digital detox (数码产品戒毒期).One of the best things about a digital deto
39、x is the fact that anyone can do it.Whether you are a businessman or a student,everyone needs some time away from technology.Having a tech-free holiday is becoming increasingly popular especially among families because it enables them to spend quality time with each other without being distracted by
40、 texting,emails,and social media.While it may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to WeChat doesnt take so much time,these things eventually add up without us even knowing it.It was discovered in a study conducted by a travel site that 90 percent of Britons spend more than fo
41、ur hours a day using their gadgets while they are on holiday.Whether to give yourself a digital detox is a difficult decision to make,but it may be just the thing you need to cleanse (清洗) your mind,body,and soul.To help you along,it is probably a good idea to choose a remote area,somewhere close to
42、nature,where you can truly immerse (沉浸其中) yourself and unwind,and most importantly,not be tempted to switch on your smartphone.Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to pick up something new,or return to hobbies which you never had time for.You could sketch the view of the coast,or take pho
43、tos with your old film camera.If youre going with friends or family,perhaps bring along some board games to spend time rekindling (重新点燃) tired relationships.9In todays fast-paced world,its important to find time to stop and smell the roseswithout taking a selfie at the same time,that is.1.What are t
44、he first three paragraphs mainly about?A.The wide use of smartphones across the world.B.Changes in the way people spend holidays.C.Why people are in need of a digital detox.D.What people truly need when under pressure.2.According to the text,a tech-free holiday tends to make people . A.feel bored an
45、d get distracted easilyB.enjoy each others company betterC.find it hard to make decisionsD.interact worse with others3.What can we conclude from the text?A.A digital detox works for everyone.B.A digital detox offers people time to pick up new skills.C.A digital detox means going to a remote area for
46、 a holiday.D.The first step of a digital detox is to find a new hobby.4.What is the authors attitude towards “digital detox”?A.Supportive. B.Doubtful.C.Uninterested. D.Critical.1.C 段落大意题。根据第三段“But the reality is.need a digital detox(数码产品戒毒期).”可知,这三段的大意是分析人们为什么需要数码产品戒毒期。2.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知 B项正确。3
47、.B 推理判断题。根据“Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to pick up something new,or return to hobbies which you never had time for.”可知 B项正确。4.A 观点态度题。根据最后一段可知,作者支持人们参与 digital detox,让自己摆脱快节奏生活所带来的压力。EAbout 1.3 billion years ago, two massive black holes hit each other and formed a new one. The en
48、ergy set free by the collision created a ripple(波纹) in 10the spacetime structure and spread outward in gravitational waves (引力波)Then, on September 14,2015, a group of scientists discovered the waves. On February 11, an announcement came from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (L
49、IGO) in the US that, for the very first time, a gravitational wave was directly observed and recorded. “We discovered gravitational waves. We did it， ” David Reitze, the director of LIGO, said in the press conference on February 11. “Its exactly what Einsteins theory of general relativity predicted.”Einsteins 1915 theory reimagined the framework for the universe. According to Einstein, the framework for the universeor the spacetime structureis not fixed， But changed by matte
