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选修七 Unit 1 单元话题语篇训练阅读理解组块专练（练速度）.阅读理解A(2019河北武邑中学模拟)OffPeak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money.The tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route.Where there is more than one OffPeak fare for a journey, the cheaper fare is called Super OffPeak.You can buy OffPeak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station.The travel restrictions for your OffPeak ticket will depend on the journey you are making.The tickets must be used on the date shown on the ticket.For OffPeak return tickets, related journeys must be made on the date shown on your ticket as well.Children aged five to fifteen get a 50% discount for all OffPeak fares.Up to 2 children under 5 years can travel free with each fare paying adult.Railcard holders get 1/3 off all Standard Class OffPeak fares.Senior, and disabled Railcard holders also get 1/3 off all First Class Off Peak fares.Please note that minimum fares and time restrictions may apply to tickets bought with a Railcard.If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts.Three or four can travel for the price of just two adults leaving everyone more money to spend on the day out! If you are traveling in a group of ten or more at OffPeak times, you may be able to obtain a further discount through the train pany you are traveling with.Contact the train pany directly and be aware that you may need to book tickets in advance.For more information, please visit .nationalrail.co.uk语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了如何订到更便宜的火车票。1An OffPeak ticket differs from other tickets in _.Aits good value for moneyBits convenienceCthe specific trains Dtravel schedules解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“OffPeak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money.”可知，非高峰期车票与其他车票相比更便宜，很划算。故选A。2Apart from the OffPeak fares, you may also save money by _.Abeing a VIPBtraveling at rush timeCbuying tickets onlineDgetting group travel discounts解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts.”可知，你也可以通过获得团体旅行折扣来省钱。故选D。3What type of writing is this text?AAn announcement. BA ticket booking guide.CA business report. DA travel review.解析：选B推理判断题。纵观全文，特别是第一段第一句“OffPeak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money.”，第二段第一句“You can buy OffPeak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station.”和最后一段第一句“If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts.”可知，本文是一篇火车票预订指南。故选B。B(2019江西赣州模拟)The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions.One such example is the word matter.In fact, matter can mean just about anything.It could be one of the most useful words in the English language.Lets get to the heart of the matter a matter of principle.If someone says that you owe him D|S50, but you dont, a friend might say, “Well, you could pay him the D|S50.Its not that much money.” Then you wont have to hear him say it anymore.But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money.Its a matter of principle.There is another way to use the word matter.But be careful with your choice of words.If you ask someone, “Whats the matter？”， it shows you are worried about the other person.But saying，“Whats the matter with you？” has a pletely different meaning.And it usually sounds rude.In fact, when you say, “Whats the matter with you？” you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid.Another expression that could sound rude is to say，“It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context,_and how you say it.Lets say you tell someone that a friend just got a big raise at work.That person answers with, “It doesnt matter to me.” Here, it means he or she does not care.And it sounds rude.But saying, “Oh, you pick where we eat dinner.It doesnt matter to me.” does not sound rude.In this situation, “it doesnt matter” shows you are easygoing (随和的)No matter how you look at it and what you say, matter is a very useful word.And its only a matter of time before you will bee an expert on the use of matter.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了“matter”一词的诸多用法。4We can infer from the text that the word “matter” _.Ahas a wide useBcan mean moneyCis the most used English wordDhas the most different expressions解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一、二段的描述，再根据最后一段的内容可知，“matter”一词用法很广。故选A。5What is the authors suggestion in Paragraph 4?AEvery penny counts.BStick to what is right.CFollow your friends advice.DBe careful when making friends.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句“But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money.Its a matter of principle.”可知，如果你没有欠他的钱，就不要付给他钱，这是一个原则问题。因此作者觉得在对的事情上要坚持自己的立场，不要轻易做出让步或改变。由此可知作者的建议是：坚持正确的。故选B。6What does the underlined word “context” in Para.7 mean?AChoice. BPerson.CSituation. DAnswer.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据倒数第二、三段举例说明“It doesnt matter to me.”在不同的语境意思不同，可知，该表达取决于上下文语境，故选C。7The author develops the text mainly by _.Ausing examplesBgiving instructionsCdescribing his experiencesDdiscussing research findings解析：选A写作手法题。根据文中用不同的例子来讲解matter的用法可知，作者主要是通过举例来展开全文的。故选A。C(2019河南省中原名校高考预测卷)I visited Copenhagen for the first time last Easter.As a student, Im always strapped for cash, so I assumed I could only afford to breathe the air but luckily everything about Copenhagen is breathtaking.I was staying in an Airbnb, and rented a bike so I could cover more ground.One of the first places I visited was the Rundetaarn, or “round tower” built in the 17th century as an astronomical observatory.It has an equestrian staircase (a wide set of stairs big enough for horses to use) that went on and on.As I was going up, I stopped to visit the towers library hall.At the top, theres a glass platform that gives a view 80foot straight down, as well as a bell loft.Luckily, the views over Copenhagen from the top were well worth the climb.After ing down, I hiked up to the Kastellet Fortress to see the famous Little Mermaid statue.Taking a photo with her was almost impossible with all the tourists crowding around but sitting there and hearing the lapping waves of the deep blue Baltic Sea, waiting for the sun to set, was an unforgettable and calming experience.The next day, I visited the Glyptotek art museum, exploring the grand exhibits.I looked into the marble eyes of many Roman gods, and walked down dimly lit staircases to see mummies from Egypt.Before I unwillingly boarded the train back to the airport, I told myself that I must visit again to experience the thrills of Tivoli Gardens, try more of the street food and everything else from this amazing city.语篇解读：本文是一篇游记。作者主要介绍了自己去哥本哈根的穷游经历。8Why did the author rent a bike?ABecause she loved to ride a bike.BBecause she didnt afford to rent a car.CBecause she found nowhere to rent other vehicles.DBecause she wanted to see as many attractions as possible.解析：选D细节理解题。由第二段第一句“I was staying in an Airbnb, and rented a bike so I could cover more ground.”可知，作者租一辆自行车是因为她想要看尽可能多的旅游胜地，故选D。9What did the author find difficult at the Kastellet Fortress?AFinding a sitting place.BWaiting for the sun to set.CListening to the sound of waves.DHaving a photo taken with a statue.解析：选D细节理解题。由第三段的“After ing down, I hiked up to the Kastellet Fortress to see the famous Little Mermaid statue.Taking a photo with her was almost impossible with all the tourists crowding around”可知，在Kastellet Fortress，作者发现最困难的事情就是和雕塑拍照，因为人太多了，故选D。10Which of the following didnt the author visit?ARundetaarn. BTivoli Gardens.CGlyptotek art museum. DLittle Mermaid Statue.解析：选B细节理解题。根据最后一段的“.I must visit again to experience the thrills of Tivoli Gardens .”，再结合第二、三、四段的内容可知，作者没有参观过Tivoli Gardens，故选B。11What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo remember a holiday.BTo introduce a new attraction.CTo share her travel experience.DTo show her love of Copenhagen.解析：选C写作意图题。文章主要介绍了作者去哥本哈根的穷游经历，所以作者写这篇文章的目的是分享自己的旅游经历，故选C。D(2019河北省衡水中学模拟)Imagine jetsetting from Tokyo to Paris, enjoying firstclass travel, a fourcourse dinner and a city tour all without leaving the ground.This is the future of air travel according to Japanese pany First Airlines, which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal (航站楼) and instead enjoy the privileges of business or firstclass travel and an expensive tour of Paris all while remaining motionless in Tokyo.As well as Paris, First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York, Rome and Hawaii.After boarding, guests can settle down for the twohour flight on their advanced Airbus seat surrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft, for maximum realism.There is flight service and VR, foods, music for every destination.Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards, alongside drinks and other desserts.The menu depends on the destination of choice Manhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris.After landing at the destination, guests can enjoy a 360degree tour of the destination all thanks to projection (投影) mapping and video.It makes for a supposedly stressfree vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health.Virtual reality is being increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world, all without leaving their house.At just 4,980 yen (D|S46) for business class and 5,980 yen (D|S56) for first class these twohour flights are far more affordable than their reallife flights.Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website, with reservations currently being taken until May 2018.语篇解读：本文是一篇科普类文章。根据日本公司第一航空公司的说法，航空旅行的未来是利用虚拟现实的力量创造梦幻般的假期。12What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyo to Paris?AIt is highflying. BIt is moneysaving.CIt is powerwasting. DIt is timeconsuming.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第二段的“Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal (航站楼) .while remaining motionless in Tokyo.”可知，从东京到巴黎，我们能了解到航空旅行的未来是省钱。故选B。13When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination?AUpon arrival. BDuring the flight.CAfter boarding the plane. DOn getting off the plane.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第二段中“As well as Paris, First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York, Rome and Hawaii.”可知，一到达旅客就能享受到目的地的美。故选A。14The flight is perfect for travelers who _.Ado little physical exerciseBwork under great pressureCdesire to travel a long distanceDhave health or money troubles解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“It makes for a supposedly stressfree vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health.”可知，对于那些有健康或金钱问题的旅行者来说，这趟航班是完美的。故选D。15What can be the best title for the text?AA Scientific FantasyBThe Power of Virtual RealityCJapans Virtual Air Travel AbroadDAppreciation of the Global Wonders解析：选C标题归纳题。根据第一段“Imagine jetsetting from Tokyo to Paris .which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.”可知，本文主题是关于日本的虚拟航空旅行。故选C。.阅读七选五(2019河北武邑中学模拟)How to not be a slave to technologySchwartz, CEO of The Energy Project, shared four of his most important tools for applying technology more productively, and building a work life that supports rather than wastes your energy.Build daily rituals (习惯). _16_ Build highly specific behaviors that you do at precise times over and over again until it bees as automatic as brushing your teeth at night.The best way to prioritize (优先考虑) whats important to us and make sure we actually do the things we care about is to create highly specific habits.Take a “first things first” approach to your mornings. _17_ Ninetyfive percent of people have more energy early in the morning than they do as the day wears on, and they also have fewer distractions (干扰)So if thats the case, why wouldnt you do the most important thing when you have the most energy?Use technologies selectively.If you expose yourself to different forms of technology continuously, they will pull you in the way a drug would, even when you know it is not serving you well.Keep technological temptations (诱惑) away when you find yourself getting too distracted or as Schwartz puts it: “ _18_” _19_ Many of us live our lives in a gray zone were not fully focused on work when were working, and during our leisure time, were not fully relaxed.This leaves us feeling distracted.Schwartzs advice? _20_ Applying less than your full focus doesnt just make you less productive; distraction keeps you from being fulfilled by and connected to your work.Distraction is the enemy to meaning.ABe intentional with your energy.BDo the most important thing first every day.CTaking breaks throughout the workday is a nice thought.DIf youre trying to lose weight, dont have cupcakes in the fridge.EWeve crossed the line of being able to effectively manage all of the information ing at us.FWhen youre working, youre really working; and when youre relaxing, youre really relaxing.GThe only way to ensure that things that arent urgent but are important happen is to develop habits.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。如何才能不成为科技的奴隶，施瓦兹分享了他的建议：养成良好的日常习惯，在精力旺盛时做重要的事，有选择地高效地使用科技，合理安排工作和休息。16解析：选G根据第二段的主题句“Build daily rituals.”可知，G项“确保不紧急但很重要的事情发生的唯一方法就是养成习惯”是对第一句的进一步说明，故选G项。17解析：选B本段说人一天中早晨的精力最旺盛，所以要在精力最好的时候做最重要的事。B项“Do the most important thing first every day(每天先做最重要的事情)”符合本段的内容，故选B项。18解析：选D本段叙述的是有选择地使用技术，否则的话会对你不好。D项“如果你想减肥，不要在冰箱里放蛋糕”与最后一句是类比。故D项符合题意。19解析：选A根据空后的“Many of us live our lives in a gray zone were not fully focused on work when were working, and during our leisure time, were not fully relaxed.”可知，人们没有把精力控制好。故A项“Be intentional with your energy”是本段的主题。20解析：选F根据空后的“Applying less than your full focus doesnt just make you less productive”，并结合本段前面说的“Many of us live our lives in a gray zone were not fully focused on work when were working”可知，该工作时要好好工作，该休息时要好好休息。故选F项。
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