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应用广告类A(2018广东省佛山市高三质检)Here are four homes for sale around the US. with links to past presidents, as well as their close families.John FKennedys Weekend RetreatA modest farm near Middleburg, Virginia, was built by John FKennedy and his wife in the early 1960s. The former first lady designed it herself. The fourbedroom property is currently back on the market for $5.95 million, decreased by $2 million pared with 2015.It was $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2013.Jackie Kennedys Summer HouseAnother Kennedylinked property for sale is the “Lasata” estate in the Hamptons, designed by architect Arthur CJackson and built in 1917. Set on more than seven acres of land near the ocean, it includes a tenbedroom house that was restored in 2007, including a threecar garage building. Its on the market for $38.995 million, a little bit higher than last year.Chester AArthurs Summer White HouseChester AArthur, who became the 21st president in 1881, spent some of his down time here. The threestory, sixbedroom Victorian mansion, which was built in 1796 and has been recently restored, is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag. Features include a library with fireplace, a formal dining and living room and a family room overlooking the garden and the swimming pool.Barack Obamas Summer RentalThis Marthas Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the summer White House to former President Obama. It is currently for sale for $19.125 million, down from $22.5 million in July 2015. Set on nineandahalf acres of land and with its own private road, this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didnt want his every movement to be seen. In addition to privacy, other features include a heated pool, a halfbasketball court, outdoor terraces and a twobedroom guest cottage.1Which house has the longest history?ABarack Obamas Summer Rental.BJackie Kennedys Summer House.CChester AArthurs Summer White House.DJohn FKennedys Weekend Retreat.2What is the feature of Barack Obamas Summer Rental?APrivacy. BArchitecture.CLocation. DPrice.3What do the four houses have in mon?ATheir prices are going down these years.BThey have connections with US. presidents.CThey have a history of more than a century.DThey have more than 5 bedrooms in the house.答案：【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了在美国待售的四套房子，不同寻常的是它们与过去的总统或他们的近亲有关系。1C解析：细节理解题。A项提到的建筑是建于20世纪晚期；B项提到的建筑是建于1917年；C项提到的建筑是建于1796年；D项提到的建筑是建于20世纪60年代早期。所以历史最长的应是C项。2A解析：细节理解题。根据Barack Obamas Summer Rental标题下的“In addition to privacy，other features include.”可知，隐私性是该房子的特点之一。architecture意为“建筑；建筑风格”；location意为“位置”；price意为“价格”。3B解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段可知，这四座房子的共同特点就是和总统有关系。B(2018高考考前适应性考试)With May Day approaching, have you taken it into account where you choose to spend May Day holiday? Your trip may reflect your personality：Are you a party animal or a culture explorer?The Los Angeles Times reviewed American students spring break choices and came up with interesting findings. We also suggest possible destinations here in China for each type of travelers.Party animalsCancun, Mexico is still the most popular destination for young Americans spring breaks. Beaches and pubs are a cool choice for partygoers.Possible destination in China：Sanya, Hainan.Culture explorersMore students chose Europe to visit museums and castles and enjoyed a slow pace of life：Paris and London were the top two destinations.Possible destinations in China：Yunnan and Tibet.Star chasersMTV moved its 25th annual Spring Break party to Las Vegas this year. Star chasers attended concerts and danced to their favorite artists music.Possible destination in China：Beijing, where quite a few music festivals are on during May Day holiday.DogoodersStudents traveled far away to South Africa to help kids orphaned by AIDS and to Brazil to save forests.Possible destinations in China：neighborhood munities.1If you like doing voluntary work for people in need, you are a_.Adogooder Bculture explorerCstar chaser Dparty animal2Why are party animals advised to visit Sanya, Hainan?ABecause it has wild forests.BBecause it has warm weather.CBecause it has beautiful seashores.DBecause it provides various activities.3Which is the best place to go when you want to spend your holiday loosely?AMexico. BParis.CSouth Africa.DBeijing.答案：【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。随着五一假期的临近，文章提供了几个可供学生们选择度假的好去处。1A解析：细节理解题。根据Dogooders标题下的“Students traveled far away to South Africa to help kids orphaned by AIDS and to Brazil to save forests.”可知想要为急需帮助的人们提供志愿者服务的人们是做好事的人。故选A项。2C解析：细节理解题。根据Party animals标题下的“Cancun, Mexico is still the most popular destination for young Americans spring breaks. Beaches and pubs are a cool choice for partygoers.Possible destination in China：Sanya, Hainan.”可知喜欢聚会的人们可以选择去中国海南三亚，因为那里有美丽的沙滩和酒吧。故选C项。3B解析：细节理解题。根据Culture explorers标题下的“More students chose Europe to visit museums and castles and enjoyed a slow pace of life：Paris and London were the top two destinations.”可知想要感受慢节奏生活的学生们可以选择去巴黎。故选B项。
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