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【英语】高考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)及解析

【英语】高考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)及解析

【英语】高考英语阅读理解试题(有答案和解析)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Plastic sludge(污泥)and garbage is a disaster for the world's oceans. A film crew traveled the globe to document the rubbish. And Julie Andersen of the Plastic Oceans Foundation says what we see is just the ti p of the problem. “Half of the waste actually sinks to the bottom, and that remains on the surface actually breaks down. ”The filmmakers found rubbish in ocean gyres, the circulating currents that trap large concentrations of pollution in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacifc Oceans, home of what some have plastic. What we found was a plastic smog that spread throughout all the water. And in some parts of the oceans, scientists have found more plastic than plant. ”The pieces of the plastic garbage infect the food chain, sometimes visibly, and more so at the microscopic level, where the plastic particles interact with other pollutants. “There are heavy metals, medicines, industrial waste in the sea, while it acts like magnets(磁铁). These poisonous substances absorb on the plastic, and then when seafood absorbs the plastics, those poisonous substances enter the fatty tissues. ”To be consumed by other sea life and by people at last. China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are the worst plastic polluters. The United States, although a leader in recycling, is one of the world's 20 since it produces and consumes so much plastic. There are efforts around the world to address the problem, including at this newly opened recycling center in Lebanon(黎巴嫩). But Andersen says there is more that people can do. “Cut back on single-use plastics, straws, plastic cups, plastic water bottles, plastic bags and find alternatives like reusable materials.” She says healthy oceans are essential to our survival.(1)What can we learn from the passage?A. There's all island full of plastic rubbish in the Pacific.B. The bad effect of plastic pollution can't be seen by eyes.C. The United States is the least plastic polluters.D. The plastic pollution to oceans is more serious than what we can see.(2)What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 3?A. Pollutants like heavy metals and medicines.B. The plastic particles.C. Seafood.D. Fatty tissues.(3)What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. All Asian countries have the most serious problem of plastic pollution.B. The plastic problem hasn't attracted the world's attention.C. Andersen is not satisfied with what has been done to solve the plastic problem,D. People should stop using plastic products immediately.(4)Which may be the title of the passage?A. Plastic pollution in the World.B. Plastic pollution—Oceans'Disaster.C. Ways to solve the problem of plastic pollution to oceans.D. Plastic pollution and our health.【答案】(1)D(2)B(3)C(4)B【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。

高中英语阅读理解练习题(有答案)

高中英语阅读理解练习题(有答案)

一、高中英语阅读理解1.(2019•天津)阅读理解How does an ecosystem(生态系统)work? What makes the populations of different species the way they are? Why are there so many flies and so few wolves? To find an answer, scientists have built mathematical models of food webs, noting who eats whom and how much each one eats.With such models, scientists have found out some key principles operating in food webs. Most food webs, for instance, consist of many weak links rather than a few strong ones. When a predator(掠食动物)always eats huge numbers of a single prey(猎物), the two species are strongly linked; when a predator lives on various species, they are weakly linked. Food webs may be dominated by many weak links because that arrangement is more stable over the long term. If a predator can eat several species, it can survive the extinction(灭绝)of one of them. And if a predator can move on to another species that is easier to find when a prey species becomes rare, the switch allows the original prey to recover. The weak links may thus keep species from driving one another to extinction.Mathematical models have also revealed that food webs may be unstable, where small changes of top predators can lead to big effects throughout entire ecosystems. In the 1960s, scientists proposed that predators at the top of a food web had a surprising amount of control over the size of populations of other species---including species they did not directly attack.And unplanned human activities have proved the idea of top-down control by top predators to be true. In the ocean, we fished for top predators such as cod on an industrial scale, while on land, we killed off large predators such as wolves. These actions have greatly affected the ecological balance.Scientists have built an early-warning system based on mathematical models. Ideally, the system would tell us when to adapt human activities that are pushing an ecosystem toward a breakdown or would even allow us to pull an ecosystem back from the borderline. Prevention is key, scientists says because once ecosystems pass their tipping point(临界点), it is remarkably difficult for them to return.(1)What have scientists discovered with the help of mathematical models of food webs?A. The living habits of species in food webs.B. The rules governing food webs of the ecosystems.C. The approaches to studying the species in the ecosystems.D. The differences between weak and strong links in food webs.(2)A strong link is found between two species when a predator______.A. has a wide food choiceB. can easily find new preyC. sticks to one prey speciesD. can quickly move to another place(3)What will happen if the populations of top predators in a food web greatly decline?A. The prey species they directly attack will die out.B. The species they indirectly attack will turn into top predators.C. The living environment of other species will remain unchanged.D. The populations of other species will experience unexpected changes.(4)What conclusion can be drawn from the examples in Paragraph 4?A. Uncontrolled human activities greatly upset ecosystems.B. Rapid economic development threatens animal habitats.C. Species of commercial value dominate other species.D. Industrial activities help keep food webs stable.(5)How does an early-warning system help us maintain the ecological balance?A. By getting illegal practices under control.B. By stopping us from killing large predators.C. By bringing the broken-down ecosystems back to normal.D. By signaling the urgent need for taking preventive action.【答案】(1)B(2)C(3)D(4)A(5)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了借助食物网的数学模型,科学家们发现了一些在食物网运营的关键原则。

高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析

高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析

高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend — a bear.The child went missing on January 22. He was playing with friends at his grandmother's house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned home but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still — no Casey.Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled him out of some briar. He was in good health. Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".Sheriff Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive in the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, the sheriff said, "He did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear that was with him."Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, federal police and members of the military. Officer Hughes told reporters that at no point did he think Casey had been kidnapped.His mother Brittany Hathaway talked with reporters from a local news agency and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. "We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey and prayed for him, and he's good," said his mother. "He is good, he is up and talking. He's already asked to watch Netflix. So, he's good …"(1)When did Casey get lost?A. On January 24.B. After a 911 call.C. Before his playmates came.D. After he left his grandmother's house.(2)What can we know about the boy?A. He survived with the help of a bear.B. The rescuers rescued him from a bear.C. Someone offered key information to find him.D. He was eventually found by officer Hughes.(3)Why did the mother say that in the last paragraph?A. To report the detailed situation.B. To show her gratitude and relief.C. To invite everyone to watch her child.D. To appreciate searchers and the bear.(4)Where is this text most likely from?A. A news report.B. A guidebook.C. A diary.D. An advertisement.【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)B(4)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,男孩凯西在离开祖母家后就失踪了。

高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析

高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析

高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)及解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Off-Peak 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 Off-Peak fare for a journey, the cheaper fare is called Super Off-Peak.You can buy Off-Peak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station. The travel restrictions for your Off-Peak ticket will depend on the journey you are making. The tickets must be used on the date shown on the ticket. For Off-Peak 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 Off-Peak fares. Up to 2 children under 5years can travel free with each fare paying adult. Railcard holders get 1/3 off all Standard Class Off-Peak fares. Senior, and disabled Railcard holders also get I/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 Off-Peak times, you may be able to obtain a further discount through the train company you are traveling with. Contact the train company directly and be aware that you may need to book tickets in advance.For more information, please visit www. nationalrail. co. uk(1)An Off-Peak ticket differs from other tickets in .A. its good value for moneyB. its convenienceC. the specific trainsD. travel schedules(2)Apart from the Off-Peak fares, you may also save money by .A. becoming a VIPB. traveling at rush timeC. buying tickets onlineD. getting group travel discounts(3)What type of writing is this text?A. An announcement.B. A ticket booking guide.C. A business report.D. A travel review.【答案】(1)A(2)D(3)B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇订票指南,介绍如何能订到更便宜的火车票。

(英语)高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析

(英语)高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析

(英语)高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Durian(榴莲) is probably the smelliest fruit in the world, letting out an unusual unpleasant smell which would make anyone bring up. However, nobody was aware of what gave this fruit its unique smell, so a team of researchers from Singapore decided to take a look at its genome (基因组) and find out,Durian is well-known throughout Southeast Asia as the king of fruits, mostly because of its awful appearance and smell. However, the origin of this unpleasant smell was unknown, so researchers decided to map the genome of the fruit, and find the gene that controlled it. A group of genes, volatile sulfur compounds (含硫化合物), became very active in the fruit, and they were found responsible for resulting in the unpleasant smell.The fruit confuses everyone with a sulfuric smell, like rotten onions and ingredients. The smell lasts long, mostly because the fruit contains more volatile sulfur compounds. Other species usually benefit from two gene copies at most, but durian has four, leading to the striking smell.However, this smell might be an advantage for durian in the wild. Although we find it unpleasant, many animals might be attracted by it. If they eat the fruit, then they can easily spread its seeds everywhere, thus contributing to the distribution of the species.The mapping of the durian genome also showed some other information on the species. First of all, the fruit has an impressive number of genes, namely 46,000. Also, with the help of these genes, they saw how it evolved, and discovered it was related to the cacao tree. All the other discoveries have been published in the journal Nature Genetics.Despite the striking smell, many people actually enjoy eating the fruit. However, not all durian species are edible, and some of them may even cause damage to our health, Even so, the fruit is often imported, significantly contributing to the economy.(1)What give durian its unique smell?A. Onions nearby.B. Two gene copies.C. Rotten ingredients in it.D. Volatile sulfur compounds.(2)What does the underlin ed word “evolved” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Developed.B. Escaped.C. Predicted.D. Tolerated.(3)What can we infer from the text?A. No birds enjoy eating durian.B. Durian can be planted all over the world.C. Some of durian species can not be eaten.D. Durian has no relationship with the cacao tree.(4)What's the best title for the text?A. What's Durian?B. The Influence of the SmellC. The Distribution of DurianD. The Mystery of the Unpleasant Smell of Durian 【答案】(1)D(2)A(3)C(4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,新加坡的研究者找出导致水果有难闻气味的原因就是水果中含有的挥发性硫化合物非常活跃,这种气味对于野外生存榴莲来说有利于吸引动物来吃这种水果,同时传播种子。

高中英语阅读理解单选题40题(含答案)

高中英语阅读理解单选题40题(含答案)

高中英语阅读理解单选题40题(含答案)1. The author of the passage is mainly talking about _____.A. a famous scientistB. a great artistC. an outstanding athleteD. a renowned writer答案:D。

本文主要讲述了一位作家的生平事迹,A 选项著名科学家、B 选项伟大艺术家、C 选项杰出运动员均不符合文章内容。

2. According to the passage, the person was born in _____.A. 1950B. 1960C. 1970D. 1980答案:B。

文章中明确提到此人出生于1960 年,A、C、D 选项时间错误。

3. The person's first book was published in _____.A. 1985B. 1990C. 1995D. 2000答案:C。

文中提到此人的第一本书在1995 年出版,A、B、D 选项时间错误。

4. The person is known for his/her _____.A. vivid descriptionsB. complex plotsC. humorous languageD. profound themes答案:D。

文章中强调此人以深刻的主题而闻名,A 选项生动的描述、B 选项复杂的情节、C 选项幽默的语言均不符合。

5. The person won the prestigious award because of _____.A. his unique styleB. his extensive researchC. his deep understanding of human natureD. his creative use of language答案:C。

英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)

英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin, Benjamin's older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin's Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present printed form will remain alive for long, Newspaper companies are losing advertisers, readers, market value, and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor of the Times said recently, “A t places where they gather, editors ask one another, 'How are you?', as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case.” An article about the newspaper appealed on the website of the Guardian, under the headline “NOT DEAD YET.”Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death, Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past three years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock(股票)drop by 54% since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock - holders sell off their Times stock. The Washington Post Company has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education; its testing and test — preparation service now brings in at least half the company's income,(1)What can we learn about the New England Courant?A. It is mainly about the stock market.B. It carries articles by political leaders.C. It marks the beginning of newspapers.D. It remains a successful newspaper in America.(2)What can we infer about the newspaper editors?A. They often accept readers' suggestions.B. They caw a lot about each other's health.C. They stop doing business with advertisers.D. They face great difficulties in their business.(3)Which of the following found a new way for its development?A. the Washington Post.B. The Guardian.C. The New York Tinier.D. New England Courant.(4)How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers”?A. Satisfied.B. Hopeful.C. Surprised.D. Worried.【答案】(1)C(2)D(3)A(4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了美国报纸的由来,以及现在面临的挑战和做出的调整。

高中英语阅读理解专项训练复习题含答案

高中英语阅读理解专项训练复习题含答案一、高考英语阅读理解专项训练1.阅读理解The negative (负面的) health effects of sleep shortages during the week can't be changed by marathon weekend sleep sessions, according to a new study.Researchers have long known that routine sleep deprivation (缺乏) can cause weight gain and increase other health risks, including diabetes. But there are still some people who hope that shutting off the alarm on Saturday and Sunday will repay the weekly sleep debt and remove any ill effects.The research, published in Current Biology, ruins those hopes. Despite complete freedom to sleep in and nap during a weekend recovery period, participants in a sleep laboratory who were limited to five hours of sleep on weekdays gained nearly three pounds over two weeks and experienced metabolic disruption (代谢紊乱) that would increase their risk for diabetes over the long term. While weekend recovery sleep had some benefits after a single week of inadequate sleep, those gains were wiped out when people returned right to their same sleep schedule the next Monday."If there are benefits of catch-up sleep, they're gone when you go back to your routine. It's very short-lived," said Kenneth Wright, who led the research. "These health effects are long-term. It's kind of like smoking once was — people would smoke and wouldn't see an immediate effect on their health, but people will say now that smoking is not a healthy lifestyle choice. I think sleep is in the early stage of where smoking used to be."Wright said that the study suggests people should prioritize sleep — cutting out the optional "sleep stealers" such as watching television shows or spending time on electronic equipment. Even when people don't have a choice about losing sleep due to child-care responsibilities or job schedules, they should think about prioritizing sleep in the same way they would think about a healthy diet or exercise.(1)What had the researchers already known before doing the new research?A. The actual benefits of weekend recovery sleep.B. Harm to health caused by the lack of routine sleep.C. People's habit of shutting off the alarm during holidays.D. The relationship between body weight and sleep amount.(2)Kenneth Wright mentioned smoking to _________.A. call on smokers to completely abandon smokingB. advise people to go to sleep when they want to smokeC. show people have known the harm brought by smokingD. show people will someday notice the bad effects of sleep deprivation(3)What does the underlined word "prioritize" probably mean?A.Have a low opinion of something.B.Increase the amount of something.C.Cut down something that isn't necessary any more.D.Treat something as being more important than others.(4)What can be the best title for the text?A.Weekend Catch-up Sleep Is a LieB.Bad Sleep Habits Are Harmful to HealthC.A New Study Has an Unexpected DiscoveryD.Advantages and Disadvantages of Catch-up Sleep【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)D(4)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,作者通过一项研究与对比举例的方法让大家明白周末马拉松式的“补觉”并不能扭转工作日睡眠不足对健康的负面影响。

高中英语阅读理解练习题(有答案)

一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Triple Olympic and world sprint(短跑) champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica said on Monday he expects years of fast feats to ease doping doubts in athletics and has no plans to play American football.Appearing on ESPN programs and in light-hearted races outside the television sport network's studios, Bolt said he feels he must prove himself to a skeptical sports world in the wake of past doping scandals(诽谤)."I have to prove myself to the world that you can run fast without it," Bolt said.Bolt cited the speeds he and countryman Asafa Powell and American Tyson Gay have achieved without positive doping tests."We just (have to) continue to run fast," Bolt said. "In a couple of years everyone will continue to watch again and have less doubts."Bolt won gold in the 100m, 200 and 4x100 relay in world record times at last year's Beijing Olympics and last month in Berlin set world records of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and 19.19 in the 200 and helped a relay title in a World Championships treble."I want to be a legend in the sport. For me it's all a focus on winning championships after championships," Bolt said."I don't consider myself a legend. When I defend my titles I will consider myself a legend."Bolt's defending of World and Olympic gold should be the feature attraction of the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, and the 2012 London Olympics.(1)Why does Usain Bolt say that he has no plans to play American football?A. Because he wants to ease doping doubts in athletics.B. Because he wants to show his fast feats.C. Because he is doubted by some people.D. Because he runs fastest in the world.(2)How many times did Usain Bolt break the world records?A. three times.B. four times.C. five times.D. eight times.(3)What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Usain Bolt plans years of fast feats to ease doping doubts.B. Usain Bolt is doubted for his athletics.C. Usain Bolt set world records again in Berlin last month.D. Usain Bolt wants to a legend in the sport.(4)The passage can be read ___________.A. on TVB. on the InternetC. in a bookD. in a newspaper.【答案】(1)A(2)C(3)B(4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,本周一,来自牙买加的两届奥运会和世界短跑冠军博尔特(Usain Bolt)表示,他希望通过多年的快速成绩来缓解运动员服用兴奋剂的疑虑。

【英语】高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析

【英语】高考英语阅读理解题20套(带答案)含解析一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解A bite from a tsetse fly (采采蝇) is an extremely unpleasant experience. It is not like a mosquito, which can put its thin mouthpart directly into your blood, often without you noticing. In contrast, the tsetse fly's mouth has tiny saws on it that saw into your skin on its way to suck out your blood. To make matters worse, several species of tsetse fly can transmit diseases. One of the most dangerous is a parasite that causes "sleeping sickness", or "human African trypanosomiasis"to give it its official name. Without treatment, an infection is usually fatal.Like so many tropical diseases, sleeping sickness has often been neglected by medical researchers. However, researchers have long endeavored to understand how it avoids our bodies' defence mechanisms. Some of their insights could now help us eliminate sleeping sickness altogether.There are two closely-related single-celled parasites that cause this deathly sleep: Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and T. b. gambiense. The latter is far more common: it is responsible for up to 95% of cases, mostly in western Africa. It takes several years to kill a person, while T. brucei rhodesiense can cause death within months. There are still other forms that infect livestock.After the initial bite, sleeping sickness symptoms often start with a fever, headaches and aching muscles. As the illness goes on, those infected become increasingly tired, which is where it gets its name. Personality changes, severe confusion and poor coordination can also happen.While medication does help, some treatments are toxic and can themselves be deadly, especially if they are given after the disease has reached the brain.It is worth noting that sleeping sickness is no longer as deadly as it once was. In the early 20th Century several hundred thousand people were infected each year. By the 1960s the disease was considered "under control"and had reached very low numbers, making its spread more difficult. But in the 1970s there was another major epidemic, which took 20 years to control.Since then, better screening programmes and earlier interventions have reduced the number of cases dramatically. In 2009 there were fewer than 10,000 cases for the first time since records began, and in 2015 this figure dropped to fewer than 3,000, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organisation. The WHO hopes the disease will be completely eliminated by 2020.While this decline looks positive, there may be many more cases that go unreported in rural Africa. To eliminate the disease completely, infections have to be closely monitored.More problematically, a series of new studies have shown that the parasite is more complicated than previously believed.Sleeping sickness has always been considered ——and diagnosed ——as a blood disease, because T. brucei parasites can readily be detected in the blood of its victims.(1)A tsetse fly is different from a mosquito in that________.A. it can put its thin mouthpart directly into your bloodB. all species of tsetse fly can transmit diseasesC. it can spread a parasite that causes "sleeping sickness"D. its mouth has larger saws than those on a mosquito(2)What can be learned about "sleeping sickness" according to the text ?A. It is formally called"human American trypanosomiasis".B. If left untreated, it can possibly be deadly.C. It remains as deadly as it used to be.D. It usually draws attention from medical researchers.(3)What is implied in the last three paragraphs ?A. "Sleeping sickness" will be completely eliminated by 2020.B. The parasite causing "sleeping sickness" is easy to detect now.C. T. brucei parasites can only be detected in the blood of its victims.D. Data about "sleeping sickness"cases may not be so accurate.(4)What would be the best title of this passage ?A. A mosquito that can carry deadly diseases.B. A bite from this fly puts you into a deadly sleep.C. Symptoms that are characteristic of "sleeping sickness".D. How to control deadly"sleeping sickness" from a tsetse fly.【答案】(1)C(2)B(3)D(4)B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,作者介绍了70年代被采采蝇咬伤很容易感染疾病,传播病菌,一定要小心。

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一、高中英语阅读理解 1.阅读理解 Antarctica has become one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Since 1969, the average number of visitors to the continent has increased from several hundred to over 34,000 today. All activities in Antarctica are heavily supervised by the Antarctic treaty for environmental protection purposes and the industry is largely managed by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). The first expedition (探险) to Antarctica with travelers was in 1966, led by Swedish explorer Lars Eric Lindblad. He wanted to give tourists first-hand experience of the ecological sensitivity of the Antarctic environment, in order to educate them and promote a greater understanding of the continent's role in the world. In 1969, Lindblad built the world's first expedition ship, the MS Lindblad Explorer, which was specifically designed to transport tourists to Antarctica. In 1977, both Australia and New Zealand started to offer scenic flights to Antarctica through Qantas and Air New Zealand. The flights often flew to the continent without landing and returned to the departure airport. The experience was an average 12 to 14 hours with up to 4 hours of flying directly over the continent. The flights from Australia and New Zealand stopped in 1980. It was largely due to the Air New Zealand Flight 901 accident on November 28, 1979. In 1994, flights to Antarctica continued again. Despite the potential dangers and risks, trips to Antarctica continued to grow. According to IAATO, 34,354 travelers visited the continent between 2012 and 2013. Americans contributed to the largest share with 10,677 visitors, or 31.1%, followed by Germans 11.1%, Australians 10.7%, and the British 10.2%. The rest of the visitors were from China, Canada, Switzerland, France and elsewhere. The cost of a trip to Antarctica can range from as little as $3,000-$4,000 to over $40,000, depending on the scope of transportation, housing, and activity needs. The higher end packages typically involve air transport, on-site camping, and a visit to the South Pole. (1)Which can best replace the underlined word "supervised" in Paragraph 1? A. Protected. B. Monitored. C. Supported. D. Forbidden. (2)What's Lars Eric Lindblad's original purpose in getting to Antarctica? A. To make himself the first explorer to go to Antarctica. B. To transport more and more tourists to Antarctica. C. To get first-hand experience of precious resources. D. To let people know the significance of the continent. (3)What do we know about the flights to Antarctica? A. They were once cancelled for more than ten years due to dangers. B. Natural conditions of Antarctica are unable to support their landing. C. It takes 14 hours to fly from New Zealand to Antarctica directly. D. Air New Zealand has much success in developing Antarctic tourism. (4)What can be learned from the passage? A. It is very convenient for Americans to travel to Antarctica. B. The travelers usually have 4 hours' sightseeing on the continent. C. The number of people travelling to Antarctica is increasing. D. New Zealand is the first country to offer scenic flights to Antarctica. (5)What's the best title for the text? A. The development of Antarctica B. Antarctica, a dream tourist attraction C. The history of tourism in Antarctica D. IAATO, a great organization 【答案】 (1)B (2)D (3)A (4)C (5)C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了南极洲已经成为世界上最受欢迎的旅游目的地之一,同时按照时间顺序说明了南极洲的旅游业历史,尽管存在潜在的危险和风险,前往南极洲的旅行仍在增加,以及南极洲之旅的费用情况。 (1)考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的”by the Antarctic treaty for environmental protection purposes and the industry is largely managed by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).“可知由于南极洲的旅行人数增多,为了保护环境,在南极洲的所有活动都受到《南极条约》的严格监督,旅游业主要由国际南极旅游经营者协会管理。故可推测划线单词意思为“监督”。故选B。 (2)考查细节理解。根据第二段中的”He wanted to give tourists first-hand experience of the ecological sensitivity of the Antarctic environment, in order to educate them and promote a greater understanding of the continent's role in the world.“他想让游客亲身体验南极环境的生态敏感性,以便教育他们,并促进他们更好地了解南极在世界上的作用。可知Lars Eric Lindblad去南极洲的最初目的是为了让人们知道南极洲大陆的重要性。故选D。 (3)考查细节理解。根据第三段中的”The flights from Australia and New Zealand stopped in 1980. It was largely due to the Air New Zealand Flight 901 accident on November 28, 1979. In 1994, flights to Antarctica continued again.“来自澳大利亚和新西兰的航班于1980年停飞。这主要是由于1979年11月28日新西兰航空公司901航班的事故。1994年,前往南极洲的飞行再次继续。可知飞往南极洲的航班曾经因为危险而被取消了十多年。故选A。 (4)考查细节理解。根据第一段中的”Since 1969, the average number of visitors to the continent has increased from several hundred to over 34,000 today.“自1969年以来,到南极洲大陆的平均游客人数已经从几百人增加到今天的34000多人;以及倒数第二段中的”Despite the potential dangers and risks, trips to Antarctica continued to grow.“尽管存在潜在的危险和风险,前往南极洲的旅行仍在增加。可知前往南极洲的人数正在增加。故选C。 (5)考查主旨大意。根据第二段中的”The first expedition to Antarctica with travelers was in 1966, led by Swedish explorer Lars Eric Lindblad.“1966年,由瑞典探险家Lars Eric Lindblad带领的探险队首次随旅行者前往南极洲。以及文章主要内容为介绍南极洲旅游行业的历史,故选C。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解,词义猜测和主旨大意三个题型的考查,是一篇旅游类阅读,要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上,进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系,进行分析,推

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