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江苏滨海县2017高考英语一轮阅读理解训练（二）阅读理解。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my familys last vacation.It was my sixyearold sons winter break from school，and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip.The flight was overbooked，and Delta，the airline，offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York，so I had to get back.But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.I took my ninemonthold and took off for home.The next day，my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes，I encouragedokay，orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take：$1,600.Not bad，huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a bigtime bargain hunter，I know the value of a dollar.And these days，a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade：A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth.Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes，clothes for my children，and expensive restaurants.But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer，and its the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.1Why did Delta give the authors family credits?AThey took a later flight.BThey had early bookings.CTheir flight had been delayed.DTheir flight had been cancelled.解析细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“.give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知答案。答案A2What can we learn about the author?AShe rarely misses a good deal.BShe seldom makes a compromise.CShe is very strict with her children.DShe is interested in cheap products.解析推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“But as a bigtime bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.”可知作者自称是一个一流的杀价者，并且说一笔好的交易是很少有人能够拒绝的，因此作者不会错过一笔好买卖的，答案为A项。答案A3What does the author do?AShes a teacher.BShes a housewife.CShes a media person.DShes a businesswoman.解析细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒体工作者。答案C4What does the author want to tell us?AHow to expose bad tricks.BHow to reserve airline seats.CHow to spend money wisely.DHow to make a business deal.解析写作意图题。文章最后一段讲述了如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得，故答案为C项。答案C阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。【2016高考训练】The London Pass is the final sightseeing package that has been specially tailor-made for visitors to the city. It allows holders to make the most out of their trip , saving them both time and money .With the London Pass you will get the following :Free entry to your choice of over 60 popular attractions,tours,sights and museumsA useful 160 page Guidebook about the attractions plus helpful tips about the cityAbility to skip the lines at the selected attractions to save timeOptional Travel card to cover all of your transport needsThe London Pass Saves You MoneyLondon can be an expensive city , and its tourist attractions are no exception .However, go sightseeing with a London Pass you could make some great savings. Take a look at the normal gate price for some popular London attractions: Tower of London19.00; Thames River Cruise 19.00; Windsor Castle 17.00; London Bridge Experience 23.00 ; St Pauls Cathedral15.00. Visiting those five attractions will cost well over89. With a London Pass, these and many more attractions wont cost you a penny .The London Pass Saves You Time London is a popular destination, therefore ,attractions and sights do get very busy. Waiting in line can sometimes take hours from your sightseeing experiencethats why London Pass holders get to skip the queue at key attractions such as Tower of London,Windsor Castle and London Bridge Experience. Also, the map of London and the information about the citys public transportation system available in our Guidebook help plan the perfect sightseeing itinerary to maximize your time in the city.Practical InformationAdult ticket; From43.00Address; Charing Crous Road, London ,WC2H OEPTHL ; 01664 4850201. With a London pass ,you are expected to spend _ when visiting Tower of London and Windsor Castle.A.43.00 B .36.00 C . 89 D .nothing 2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about sightseeing with a London Pass?A . One doesnt need to wait in line in all tourist attractions in London.B . One can choose the Travel card that suits his transport attractions in London.C . One can enter over 60 tourist attractions, sights and museums at a low price.D . One can enjoy all the tourist services in London with exactly forty-three pounds.3. The underlined word “itinerary” probably means A. budget B. route C. partner D . equipment4. You will most probably find the passage in .A. an English textbook B . a newspaper C. a travel brochure D. an encyclopedia参考答案14、DBBC 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。【江西省上饶市2014高考英语二模试题】APeople People is Americas No 1 magazine about fascinating people Its a guide to who and whats hot in the arts, science, business, politics, television, movies, books, music and sports It is published weekly Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company Cover Price: $ 21147 Our Price: $ 11700 Issues:53 issues/12 monthsLucky Lucky is the shopping magazine with the best buys,and the fashion tips youll need before you hit the stores What makes Lucky really special is that it gets you the information you need before anyone else has it Publisher: Conde Nast Publications Inc Cover Price: $ 3540 Our Price: $ 15 00 Issues:12 issues/12 monthsParents The most trusted magazine for parents who want to raise smart, loving and self-confident children Each issue has age-specific child-development guidance, advice on your childs health and safety, an the best ways to encourage your childs learning Publisher : Meredith Corporation Cover Price: $ 42 00 Our Price: $ 9 97 Issues:12 issues/12 monthsEntertainment This magazine covers movies , television , music , Broadway stage productions , books , and popular culture Unlike celebrity-focused magazines like People,its main concentration is on entertainment media and reviews Its intended for a more general audience Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company Cover Price: $ 199 50 Our Price: $ 38 95 Issues:57 issues/12 months56Which of the following targets common readers? A Lucky B Entertainment C Parents D People57According to the passage, what makes Lucky so special? AIts exclusive information related to shopping B Its pictures of fashion stores C The access it provides to bargains D Its competitive price58Celebrity-focused magazines are probably ones focusing on Apolitical events B festivals and celebrationsC hot events and famous starsDtelevision programs59Youre most likely to find the above informationAin an educational magazineB in a magazine sales reportCon a magazine club websiteD in a cultural magazine60Every issue of costs the subscriber leastA LuckyB ParentsCPeopleD Entertainment【参考答案】56-60 BACCD 【江西省上饶市2014高考英语二模试题】BOlympic medalist Dara Torres, the 41-year-old swimmer, is more than a feel-good story Torres is as determined and driven in her daily life as she is in the pool She is dedicated to pursuing her passions and following her dreams-something she hopes to instill（灌输）in her 2-year-old daughter and women and girls everywhere After all, her dreams took her to BeijingUpon her return after the Olympics, SUCCESS writer Don Yaeger, caught up with Torres, who shared her insightsWhat insights can you offer others （ non-athletes, too） about setting and staying on track to reach goals? Everyone has his highs and lows when doing things, but you have to remember what the end result is when youre having those tough times I think about the end and about my feelings of success, and that keeps me going I definitely set goals for myself and try not to get too distracted trying to reach them And always remember to have fun !Any strategies or tips for overcoming mental obstacles to be your very best?Mental obstacles are tough For my personally, if I was having mental obstacles, I would talk to my coach, who was the most important person to me during this comeback Its so important to have that person in your life, a trusted advisor Communication is very important, and Ive learned its OK to turn to others if youre having a tough time When I was younger, I would internalize（使内化） things Not any more Its a great relief to be able to share61When saying“ more than a feel-good story ,the writer means that A Torres is good at telling storiesC Torres is a 41-year-old swimmerB Torres is feeling goodD Torres is not only a feel-good story62In Daras opinion, when one is having his tough times, he A must turn to his coaches for helpB had better communicate with friends through the InternetC should think about the successful en D ought to adjust his goal63According to the passage, communication is very important in Aovercoming mental obstaclesC winning others support and aidB building good relations with othersD preventing ones imagination running away64Which of the following words can best describe Torres?ANegativeBSubjectiveCObjectiveD Positive65The writer mainly wants to tell us A Don Yaegers most successful interview B Dara Torres pursues her passions in the pool and in life C how athletes overcome mental obstacles in competitions D everyone has his highs and lows when doing things【参考答案】61-65 DCADB 【江西省上饶市2014高考英语二模试题】C People who do not get enough vitamin A in their diet may develop night blindnessBut in the developing world a lack of vitamin A causes much more serious harm to childrenThe World Health Organization links the lack of vitamin A to as many as 250000 child deaths every year One excellent source of vitamin A is found in sweet potatoes with orange fleshOrange sweet potatoes contain high levels of beta-carotene（胡萝卜素） ,which our body can change into vitamin A Experts say orange sweet potatoes specially bred （育种,培植） for growing conditions in Africacould help solve the lack of vitamin A there But, first, more people will need to be persuaded to eat them Jan Low with the International Potato Center, a research organization says the sweet potato needs a better image in Africa Jan Low says, We do have an image problem with sweet potato in general in sub-Saharan Africa It is seen as a crop of the poor Ms Low explains that sweet potatoes are mainly grown by poor women to feed their families in case another crop fails The sweet potatoes commonly grown if Africa have white or yellow flesh But, more importantly, they are low in vitamin A Jan Low took part in a project to study how best to market orange sweet potatoes to AfricansShe worked on an information campaign in Mozambique and UgandaThe campaign included radio messages about the nutritional benefits of the orange sweet potatoThey advertised its ability to” fight diseases, make you strong, clear your skin and make you look healthy In areas without radio, the campaigners spread the message through community theaterThe performances included singing, dancing and storytellingAnd everywhere they went, the campaigners wore orange T-shirts and hatsThey even drove orange vehiclesJan Low says the color made it easier to gain public attention Dan Gustafson heads the Washington office of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization He points to efforts in the past to increase the popularity of other nutritious crops He says most of these efforts failed because organizers of the campaigns did not consider what people wanted to eatBut MrGustafson sees a better chance for the efforts to increase the popularity of the orange sweet potato in Africa For one thing, except for the color, the vegetable is similar to what people already use66What does the writer want to tell us in Para 1? A Vitamin A in food may cause night blindness B People should get enough vitamin A in their diet C The developing countries are in lack of vitamin A D Vitamin A causes too many child deaths every year67According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A Orange sweet potato contains high levels of vitamin A B Jan Low tries to persuade more people to eat orange sweet potato C The campaign aims to advertise the benefit of orange sweet potato D Fighting diseases, making you strong, clearing your skin and making you look healthy are the ability of the orange sweet potato68Jan Low works for A the World Health Organization B the International Potato Center C the government of Mozambique and Uganda D the United Nations Food and Agriculture organization69The underlined phrase“ points to of Para 5 is closest in meaning to A lets B brings C takesD mentions70The passage mainly talks about _ A an image problem with orange sweet potato B an information campaign in sub-Saharan area C the popularity of vitamin A D the function of vitamin A in peoples diet【参考答案】66-70 BABDA