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Unit 20 New Frontiers课时练1阅读理解提速练 阅读理解A(2018沈阳高三教学质检)British International Schools in China Harrow International School BeijingThe mission statement of the school is “Leadership for a better world” , which draws on the great tradition of famous leaders studying in Harrow School such as Winston Churchill and Pundit Nehru.Established in 2005, the Harrow International School Beijing is known for its reputation for having the highest academic standards and close personal tutoring.All students have a personal tutor to take care of their personal concerns.The tuition fee per year ranges from 80，100 to 258，400 yuan ($12，60040，600) for half day, prenursery to year 13.Read more via .harrowbeijing.cn.Dulwich College ShanghaiDulwich College Shanghai is made up of about 1，500 students from age 2 to age 18, with over 40 different nationalities.Dulwich College Shanghai opened in 2003 and has been recognized as one of the best international schools in Shanghai.About 70 percent of the schools teachers are British.The schools annual payment ranges from 225，500 to 269，500 yuan($35，50042，000) for year 1 to year 13.Click here to know more.Wellington College International ShanghaiWellington College, UK, is one of the worlds top coeducational day and boarding schools founded by royal sponsor on behalf of Queen Victoria in 1859. Wellington College International Shanghai opened its doors in 2014 and now has over 600 students, aged 2 to 18 years old.Annual tuition ranges from 234，000 to 285，000 yuan($36，80044，800) for year 1 to year 13.Wellington College also has a campus in Tianjin.Click here to learn more about both locations.The British School of GuangzhouEstablished in 2005 for students aged 2 to 18, the British School of Guangzhou has gained a reputation for academic excellence.The schools two campuses are located about 25 minutes north of Guangzhous city center, overlooking scenic South Lake.The annual tuition ranges from 157, 840 to 197，690 yuan($24，80031，000) for year 1 to year 13.Click here to know more.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了中国的几所英国国际学校。1If you want to make friends with students from different countries, you may choose _AHarrow International School BeijingBDulwich College ShanghaiCWellington College International ShanghaiDThe British School of GuangzhouB解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“with over 40 different nationalities.recognized as one of the best international schools in Shanghai”可知，Dulwich College Shanghai这所学校有来自40多个国家的学生，而且是上海最好的国际学校之一，所以在这所学校你能够交到来自不同国家的朋友，即B项正确。2What do the last two schools have in mon?AThey both have two campuses.BTheir annual tuition fees are the same.CThey are both sponsored by the royal family.DThey are both the worlds best boarding schools.A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“also has a campus in Tianjin”和第四段中的“The schools two campuses are located about”可知，这两所学校都有两个校区，即A项正确。3In which section of a website can we probably read this passage?ALifestyle.BOpinion.CInternational News. DCulture Exchange.D解析：文章出处题。本文主要介绍了中国的几所英国国际学校，这些国际学校存在中英两国之间教育文化方面的交流，即D项正确。B(2018哈师大附中高三检测)Karen，grown up in a very traditional family in the western United States，maintained high moral(道德的)standards throughout her youth.In 1984，at the age of 23，she married Bill.They were_blessed_with two children，a boy and a girl.By 1991 their love had deepened，and they were happy.Later that year，Bill developed a white spot on his tongue.He visited a doctor.One day shortly after that，Bill called Karen to sit beside him.He said with tears in his eyes that he loved her and wanted to live forever with her.The doctor suspected that he had been infected with HIV，the virus that leads to AIDS.The family was tested.Bill and Karens results were positive.Bill had bee infected before he met Karen；then he passed the virus on to Karen.The childrens results were negative.Within three years，Bill was dead，“I dont know how to express what it is like to watch the once handsome man you love and intend to live with forever dying slowly.I cried many nights.He died three months short of ten years of our marriage，” says Karen.Though a doctor told Karen that she would soon follow her husband into death，she is still alive.The infection has progressed to the early stages of AIDS.Karen is one of about 30 million people now living with HIV/AIDS，a figure larger than the bined populations of Australia，Iceland and Paraguay.According to one UN report，Africa has 21 million of these victims.By the turn of the century that number could reach 40 million and the disease will bring on the greatest disaster in human history.Of the worlds sexually active adults aged 15 to 49，1 in 100 has already been infected with HIV.Of these，only 1 in 10 realizes that he or she is infected.In some parts of Africa，25 percent of adults are infected.Since the beginning of spread of AIDS in 1981，about 11.7 million people have died of it.It is roughly calculated that in 1997 alone，about 2.3 million people died of it.Nevertheless，there are fresh reasons for optimism in the battle against AIDS.During the past few years，there has been a drop in new AIDS cases in wealthy nations.In addition，promising drugs hold out hope of better health and longer life.【解题导语】本文作者通过一个故事介绍了艾滋病所带来的痛苦以及目前医学对艾滋病防治研究的进展。4By telling the story of Karen，the author intends to_Awarn people against high risk behaviorsBstress the importance of medical testsCexpress sympathy for AIDS victimsDshow the consequences of AIDSD解析：推理判断题。作者首先讲述了卡伦及其丈夫查出艾滋病前后生活的反差对比，紧接着分析了艾滋病的现状及研究进展，因此，作者讲述该故事是为了展示患艾滋病的后果。故选D项。 5The underlined part in Paragraph 1 most probably means “_”Awere lucky in havingBwere asked to adoptCregretted having Dgave birth toA解析：词义猜测题。根据文中第一段的she married Bill.They were_blessed_with two children，a boy and a girl.及第二段中的By 1991 their love had deepened.可知，夫妻俩感情很好，结婚后很幸运有了一个男孩和一个女孩。由此可猜测，were blessed with的意思是“很幸运拥有”，故选A项。6Bill was suspected of being infected with HIV after_Ahe got married to KarenBthe family members were testedCKaren persuaded him to see the doctorDhe found something wrong with his tongueD解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的Later that year，Bill developed a white spot on his tongue.可知，比尔是在舌头上发现了异常的白块后去看的医生。故选D项。7It can be concluded from the passage that_Apromising drugs will soon stop AIDSBthe spread of AIDS could be controlledCit is hopeless to win the battle against AIDSDthe death rate of AIDS patients has been reducedB解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Nevertheless，there are fresh reasons for.a drop in new AIDS cases in wealthy nations.可知，在过去的几年，富裕国家艾滋病的新案例已有所下降，说明艾滋病的蔓延得到了一定的控制。故选B项。C(2018泰安检测)It would have been a success story if Fullerton High School senior Fernando Rojas, the son of Mexican immigrants whose schooling stopped in the eighth grade, was accepted to college.But the 17yearold achieved a surprising clean sweephe was accepted to every Ivy League(常春藤)school.“I didnt think I would get into any，” Rojas told The Orange County Register on Saturday.“When I got all eight，it was a blessing and a curse because I had to choose.I was excited and scared and everything at the same time.”The first call came from Yale University in February.Within weeks calls, emails and letters followed from the other seven universities.Rojas also was accepted by Stanford University and two nearby schools, the University of California, Irvine, and California State University, Fullerton.He is one of four children of Raul Rojas, 59, and wife, Maria, 56, who moved to Fullerton from Jalisco, Mexico, in the early 1980s.A national speech and debate champion, Rojas reasoned that if he applied to the eight Ivy League schools, he might get into one. Sal Tinajero, Rojas speech and debate coach at Fullerton, told the newspaper that Rojas is a hardworking selfstarter who thrives(茁壮成长) on petition.“His biggest motivation for speech and debate was his parents to know that their hard work meant something，” Tinajero said.After visiting several campuses, he settled on Yale, which costs $64，000 a year with room and board.He is responsible for $6，000; Yale scholarships and federal grant money cover the rest.Hell mostly take it easy during the summer before heading to Yale in late August.Hes considering majoring in Latin American studies and perhaps a career as a lawyer or in international affairs.【解题导语】本文讲述了17岁的男孩Fernando Rojas成功地被几所世界知名大学所录取，最后他选择进入了耶鲁大学的事。8What do we know about Fernando Rojas from Paragraph 1?AHis schooling stopped in the eighth grade.BHe often did some cleaning in the school.CPeople were confident that he would be successful.DHis admission to famous universities was pletely unexpected.D解析：推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句But the 17yearold achieved a surprising clean sweephe was accepted to every Ivy League(常春藤) school.可知，Rojas能被几所知名的大学所录取是出乎意料的。故D项符合题意。9How many universities accepted Rojas altogether?A11. B10.C9. D8.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，在二月份Rojas接到了耶鲁大学的电话；在接下来的几个星期之内，他接到了其他七所大学的电话、邮件和信件；他还被斯坦福大学及其附近的两所大学录取。由此可知，他一共收到了十一所大学(1712)的录取通知。故A项符合题意。10How do we understand what Tinajero said?ARojas is good at speech and debate petition.BThe hard work of his parents inspired Rojas greatly.CRojas parents knew Rojas loved them deeply.DRojas motivation was misunderstood by his parents.B解析：推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句His biggest motivation for speech and debate was his parents to know that their hard work meant something.可知，Rojas成功的动力来源于他的父母；由此可推知，Rojas父母的努力工作大大地激励了他。故B项符合题意。11Why did Rojas choose Yale at last?AYale is famous for Latin American studies.BHe wants to be a lawyer as his career.CHe cares more about the expense.DYale is responsible for all his cost.C解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的内容可知，Rojas选择耶鲁大学是因为一年64 000美元的大学费用他自己只需承担6 000美元，其余的由耶鲁大学的奖学金和联邦政府的教育经费承担。故可知Rojas是因为学费问题选择进入耶鲁。故C项符合题意。D(2018合肥高三质检)Many years ago, when we were a young couple with two small children, aged 2 and 4, we were practically impecuniousMy inlaws lived from hand to mouth, so we didnt expect any help from them. My parents lived a great distance away, and I was too ashamed to let them know about our situation.My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pickup truck, carrying groceries for local shopkeepers, but it was constantly breaking down. It took almost all the money we had to have it fixed. The truck was also the only means of transportation for us.We lived in the countryside, and we always used the back door because the driveway led to it. One winter evening, I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost tripped over something. It was nearly dark, and I had to bend down to see what it was. I could hardly believe my eyes. There sat a large basket loaded with food.It was heavy, so I called my husband to carry it into the house. Once inside, we discovered two loaves of bread, some butter, several cans of vegetables, a can of orange sauce, and a large turkey. There was so much that I couldnt remember it all, but it was everything we needed to fix a wonderful dinnereverything except potatoes.A little while later I remembered that I hadnt taken the trash to the barrel. By now it was dark, so I had to turn on the yard lightand thats when I spotted a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch.That dinner was the best I could remember.We werent able to thank our donators, though, because we never found out who had been so generous in helping a struggling young family. Whoever it was, we are forever grateful.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”和丈夫有两个孩子，很多年前，我们生活贫困，但羞于将处境告诉父母。丈夫用一辆旧卡车送货谋生。一天晚上，“我”在家门口发现一篮子丰盛的食物，那一餐令“我”终生难忘。“我”将永远感谢那位送食物给“我”家的人。12Which of the following can replace the underlined word “impecunious” in Paragraph 1?AGenerous.BHarmonious.CPenniless. DStubborn.C解析：词义猜测题。根据第一段可知，“我”们是有着两个孩子的年轻夫妻，“我”们的日子过得相当贫穷。据此可以判断，画线词义为“贫穷的”，故C项正确。13How did the authors husband support the family?ABy starting a garage.BBy selling food door to door.CBy delivering goods.DBy working as a shop assistant.C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句的“My husband was trying to earn a living.carrying groceries for local shopkeepers”可知，“我”的丈夫用一辆旧卡车为当地的店主送货谋生，故C项正确。14How did the author feel when she saw the basket?AShe was annoyed. BShe was astonished.CShe was terrified. DShe felt a sense of relief.B解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知，看到一篮子的食物，“我”几乎不能相信自己的眼睛；据此可以判断，作者很惊讶，故B项正确。15What may be the best title for the text?AA Helping Hand in TimeBA Struggling Young CoupleCA Tale of PotatoesDA Reward from a StrangerA解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了“我”和丈夫有两个孩子，生活贫困，但羞于将处境告诉父母。丈夫用一辆旧卡车送货谋生。一天晚上，“我”在家门口发现一篮子丰盛的食物，那一餐令“我”终生难忘。“我”将永远感谢那位送食物给“我”家的人。据此可以判断，A项最能概括文意，体现文章主旨，故A项正确。 七选五(2018广东七校联考)It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others. 1._If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing, then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.Dont get in the center of the conflict.Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict. 2._ You should focus on your own life issues.Be kind. 3._ Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, and thats why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kindness can lessen the conflict. Try to be a peacekeeper. Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts. “4._” This saying is the life motto of a naturalborn peacekeeper. Dont worry if you are not a naturalborn peacekeeper; you can gain this skill during life.Walk off.When the conflict is gathering pace and you cant manage to control yourself, you should choose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress. 5._ You should get away from the situation for a while. AThe greatest victory is a battle not fought.BConflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them.CWeak people usually desire others to offer help and support.DLet other people solve their problems without your presence.EIt is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.FWhen someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person.GArguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种有效避免冲突的建议。1G解析：根据空前一句可知，尽量避免冲突是十分有必要的；据此可以判断，空处承上启下，介绍冲突的严重危害，引出文章主题，故G项正确。2D解析：根据空后一句可知，作者建议把注意力集中在自己的事情上；据此可以判断，空处建议“让其他人自己解决他们自己的问题”，故D项符合文意。 3F解析：根据该段标题“Be kind.”可知，该段主要阐述“和善待人”的建议，这与F项中的“try to act kindly towards this person”照应，故F项符合文意。4A解析：根据空后一句可以判断，空处是调解人的一句格言。A项意为“最伟大的胜利是一场没有战斗的斗争”，符合文意，故A项正确。5E解析：根据空前一句可知，这里作者建议要远离冲突，离开对手；据此可知E项符合文意。
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