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Unit 9 单元检测B阅读理解提速练.阅读理解AWho could have imagined that a treadmill on wheels would one day go somewhere? The Lopifit is an unusual means of transportation that allows you to power an electric bicycle by walking on a treadmill.Bruin Bergmeester, the founder of the Lopifit says it all started when he asked himself the question “How can I use the treadmill outdoors？” He eventually came up with a functional design, added an electric engine, and the Lopifit was made. Its similar to an electric bicycle in that the motor only engages when the rider puts power in as well.To use the Lopifit, simply turn on the battery and use your foot to slide the treadmill backwards and activate the motor. Then get on and enjoy the ride! If you need speed, just walk on the treadmill, and if you want to coast, all you have to do is stay still and admire the view. To stop, you have two hand brakes. The right lever stops the motor assist and activates a rear disc brake, while the left one stops the treadmill itself, so you can go from motor assist to coasting.The Lopifit first hit the streets in 2014 and, unsurprisingly, became an instant hit. That was actually quite challenging for the pany, because it started getting inquiries and calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass production. The unique treadmill bicycle became available this year, and the Lopifit is struggling to keep up with demand, despite the high price tag of $2,115.But despite having a very loyal fanbase of socalled Lopifitters, the ingenious means of transportation also has naysayers who simply consider the concept stupid and unnecessary. They basically believe that if youre going to walk, you might as well do it the old fashioned way. But the Lopifit does have the unique advantage of helping you “walk” really fast without breaking a sweat, or walking at cycling speed, if you will.语篇解读：本文是说明文。跑步机也能成为一种交通工具吗？多亏了Lopifit的创始人Bruin Bergmeester的脑洞，这已经成为现实。1What can you do with the help of the Lopifit?AAnswer some hard questions.BAdd power to your bicycle.CCreate a treadmill on wheels.DCycle to work by walking.解析：选D细节理解题。第一段告诉我们电动自行车Lopifit是一款与众不同的交通工具，你可以通过在跑步机行走来为它充电，故选择D项。2What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?AHow the Lopifit was born.BWhere the Lopifit can be used.CWho the Lopifit was intended for.DWhich design is suitable for the Lopifit.解析：选A段落大意题。根据第二段中的“it all started when he asked himself the question How can I use the treadmill outdoors？ He eventually came up with a functional design”可知，该段主要讲述了Lopifit的诞生。3Which of the following is TRUE about using the Lopifit?AThe right lever can stop the Lopifits treadmill.BThe left lever can control the Lopifits rear disc brake.CThe right lever can make the Lopifits motor stop working.DYour foot can help the Lopifit go from motor assist to coasting.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The right lever stops the motor assist and activates a rear disc brake”可知选C项。4According to Paragraph 4, we know that the Lopifit _.Awas hard to designBwas cheap and available in 2014Calways broke down on the streetsDcouldnt meet customers demands解析：选D推理判断题。根据第四段中的“That was actually quite challenging for the pany, because it started getting inquiries and calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass production”可知，2014年Lopifit首次出街便火速蹿红。这对Lopifit公司来说是一个很大的考验，因为他们还没有做好大规模生产的准备，就开始收到咨询和订购需求。BLiving among trees, plants and flowers can fill your life with beauty. And if you are a woman, it can also help you live longer.Women who live in homes surrounded by plants appear to have lower death rates than women who live in areas with less green plants, according to a research.Peter James and his team looked at information from one of the largest and oldest investigations of womens health: the Nurses Health Study.For the new study, the team looked at the death rates of more than 100,000 women between the years 2008 and 2015. Then the researchers pared the death rates of these women to the green plants around their homes. To determine the amount of trees and other vegetation (植被), researchers examined satellite images.To make it more believable, the researchers considered other risk factors things such as the age of the women, their economic status, and race. They also looked at whether or not the women smoked.Peter James says he and his team were surprised to find such a strong link between high vegetation levels and low death rates. He adds they were also surprised to find how high levels of plant life can affect a womans mental health.The study suggests that living among vegetation lowered levels of depression. Researchers say women in greener areas spent more time with other people, exercised more and were less exposed to air pollution.One of the biggest effects of greenery appeared to be a lowered risk of cancer. Here are some numbers. The study found that women living in the greenest areas had a 13 percent lower rate of dying from cancer.James says that it is mon knowledge that vegetation helps the environment in many ways. But, he adds, the new findings suggest ways for city planners, landscape architects and policymakers to grow even healthier living areas.语篇解读：植物对环境有很多益处。研究者认为，女性若住在四处环绕植物的地方，死亡率会较低、可以减轻抑郁以及降低患癌症的风险；而且还发现植物寿命长短可影响女性的心理健康。5Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo introduce the green environment and call on people to enjoy it.BTo show women living in green areas are more likely to live long.CTo show the relationship between animals and plants.DTo give some tips on how to live long.解析：选B写作目的题。文章第一段引出话题，第二段提出本文的主题女性若住在四处环绕植物的地方，死亡率会较低，下文对此话题展开说明，并详细介绍了该研究是如何进行的。由此可推断，作者写作本文的目的是说明生活在绿色植物较多的区域的女性可能寿命更长。故选B项。6How did the researchers make the research more convincing?ABy studying more people.BBy examining satellite images.CBy taking more factors into account.DBy cooperating with the Nurses Health Study.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“To make it more believable, the researchers considered other risk factors things such as the age of the women, their economic status, and race.”可知，为了使研究更有说服力，研究者考虑了很多因素。故选C项。7When James found the connection between vegetation levels and death rates, he was _.AexcitedBunconcernedCrelieved Dsurprised解析：选D细节理解题。根据第六段第一句“Peter James says he and his team were surprised to find such a strong link between high vegetation levels and low death rates.”可知，当詹姆斯和他的团队发现高绿化率和低死亡率之间存在密切的联系时，他们很惊讶。故选D项。8What can we learn from the text?APeople are unlikely to develop cancer because of living with green plants.BPeople die from cancer more than from other diseases.CLiving with green plants can help lower depression.DThis finding is specially made for city planners.解析：选C推理判断题。根据文章第七段第一句“The study suggests that living among vegetation lowered levels of depression.”可知，住在四处环绕植物的地方可以帮助减轻抑郁。故选C项。.阅读七选五Learning a language can be difficult, especially for adults. English is an especially difficult language to learn because of the grammatical rules._1_Thats because it draws words from several European languages. In addition, many English learners have to learn the pronunciation of some letter sounds they never used in the native language. These factors can be discouraging for someone who wishes to master the English language. However, the difficulties of learning English can be solved._2_ Most schools have a center that offers help with English learning. Sometimes these centers are called “international centers”_3_Libraries have lots of books for the learners that can be borrowed for free. Many libraries also offer English tutoring or conversation partners.Find a conversation partner. If you dont have a partner, your school English center can set you up with one, or you can advertise for one in your local newspaper. Talking with a native English speaker is important to English learning._4_And he can answer your questions about English. Talking with someone also gives you a chance to practice your pronunciation.Read popular Englishlanguage books.Pick books that are at your level or a little easier to encourage you. If you choose something too difficult, you might bee unhappy and give up._5_Watch popular Englishlanguage TV shows and movies.This helps improve your listening abilities, as you bee more and more used to hearing English words and finally begin to master them more easily. You also learn how people speak English in everyday conversation.AGo to your local library.BEnglish vocabulary is also difficult to learn.CVisit the English resource center in your school.DA conversation partner can correct your mistakes.EYou can go to a country where English is widely spoken.FReading stories helps you learn vocabulary easily and quickly.GWrite and read English words as many times as you can if you have time.语篇解读：本文介绍了学好英语的方法，包括常逛图书馆、多阅读畅销英语图书、看英语电视节目和电影等。1解析：选B英语难学不仅因为英语语法难学，还因为英语词汇难学。很多英语单词来自一些欧洲的语言。因此B项符合语境。2解析：选C下一句提到了大多数学校都有为英语学习者提供帮助的服务中心，因此此空选C项。3解析：选A本段主要介绍了图书馆为英语学习者提供的服务，因此A项符合语境。4解析：选D本段主要强调了与搭档交流的好处。你的会话搭档不仅能帮你纠正错误，还能为你解惑。5解析：选F本段主要讲了读英语图书的好处。F项符合语境。读英语故事有助于你学习词汇。
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