2023届高考外研版英语一轮复习试题（适用于老高考新教材）必修第一册　UNIT 3　阅读理解题组——练速度 WORD版含解析.docx

1、必修第一册Unit 3阅读理解题组练速度.阅读理解ALondon and Paris are two of Europes biggest tourist destinations,just a few hours away from each other by road or rail and an hours distance by air.What about the train-ferry combination that many recall fondly from their childhoods?Well,though its budget-saving,this option

2、 is too time-consuming today,so better leave it to your memories.Since the UK is not part of the Schengen Area,passengers need to go through passport control prior to boarding.Air trips:Though flying between London and Paris is by no means recommended,there are still a few people traveling between t

3、he two dynamic cities by air.A very low one-way fare is possible through advanced booking,but of course its rare,and that doesnt include the taxi and rail fares traveling to and from the airports.* One-way fares from Paris can be as low as 49;* From London,Air France flies with fares as low as 39(46

4、),and British Airways as low as 48(56).Rail trips:The only direct train between London and Paris is the Eurostar,which travels 15-17 times per weekday.Eurostars 2015 edition trains can make the journey in two hours at speeds of up to 320 km/h.Besides,they offer good seating space.* Fares begin at a

5、reasonable 58(68),round trip;* The earlier you book,the more you save.Bus trips:The bus is by far the least expensive and longest way to travel between Paris and London.Eurolines and OUIBUS are two major bus lines traveling between the two capitals.The journey takes between seven and nine hours.Both

6、 lines advertise free Wi-fi.* One-way Eurolines fares begin at 15;* One-way OUIBUS fares begin at 15 too,but early bird sales can even lower the fare.1.Which way is probably the most expensive for a round trip?A.By train-ferry.B.By air.C.By rail.D.By bus.2.What special service does the bus trip prov

7、ide?A.Passport free boarding.B.Taxi pickup.C.Good seating space.D.Free Wi-fi.3.What do the trips have in common?A.They are cheaper if booked ahead of time.B.There are different competing companies.C.They are more expensive from the Paris end.D.There are still additional fees to be included.BRescuers

8、 in the Turkish city of Izmir have pulled a young girl out alive from the remains of a collapsed housing complex four days after a strong earthquake hit Turkey and Greece.The girl was taken to a hospital in an emergency vehicle.Sounds of cheering could be heard from rescue workers and people watchin

9、g nearby.Health Minister Fahrettin Koca identified the girl on Twitter as 3-year-old Ayda Gezgin.The child had been trapped inside the rubble(瓦砾) for 91 hours.She was the 107th person to have been rescued from collapsed buildings since Friday,the day the quake struck.After her rescue,Ayda could be h

10、eard calling out for her mother in a video that played on television.But Aydas mother did not survive.Her body was found in the rubble hours later.Aydas brother and father were not inside the building at the time of the quake.Rescuer Nusret Aksoy told reporters he was searching through the wreckage

11、of the building when he heard a childs scream.He then called for silence.He later found the girl in a small space next to a dishwasher.The girl waved at him,told him her name and said that she was okay,Aksoy said.“I got goose bumps(起鸡皮疙瘩) and my colleague Ahmet cried,”he told HaberTurk television.Ib

12、rahim Topal,of the Humanitarian Relief Foundation said:“My colleague and I looked at each other like Did you hear that,too?We listened again.There was a very weak voice saying something like Im here.Then we shut everything down,the machines,and started listening again.And there really was a voice.”H

13、ealth ministry officials said the girl was in good condition but would be kept under observation.She asked for a special meal of meatballs and a yogurt drink on her way to the hospital,the state-operated Anadolu Agency reported.Another 3-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were also pulled out aliv

14、e recently from collapsed buildings in Izmir,Turkeys third-largest city.At least 111 people died in the quake.Officials said 138 survivors were still hospitalized.4.How did rescue workers and people watching feel when the girl was rescued?A.Sorrowful.B.Excited.C.Worried.D.Pitiful.5.Why did Aksoy cal

15、l for silence?A.To talk to his colleague.B.To make the little girl calm.C.To make himself heard by the girl.D.To locate where the voice came from.6.What can we infer about the girl from the fourth paragraph?A.She was calm.B.She was frightened.C.She was desperate.D.She was satisfied.7.What is the pas

16、sage mainly about?A.The damage caused by the earthquake in Turkey.B.The terrible earthquake that hit Turkish city of Izmir.C.The rescue of a 3-year-old girl after being trapped for four days.D.The present condition of the girl saved from the earthquake.CThese days there is so much tempting technolog

17、y to look at:smart phones,tablets,computer games and TV screens.Much of childrens entertainment and education come from using them,so its no wonder they spend so much time staring at them.But even if the saying that looking at a screen for too long gives you square eyes isnt true,there is still some

18、 concern.So,should we be worried?Certainly for children who spend hours glued to a screen,there is a concern that their health might be at risk.Also there is a fear that their eyesight is declining too.Although theres not much evidence to prove this yet,recent findings have brought the problem into

19、light.Chris Hammond,consultant at St Thomas Hospital,says “We find short-sightedness is becoming more common.It has greatly spread in East Asia,Singapore,South Korea where approaching 90% of 18-year-olds are now short-sighted.”But can this be linked to childrens addiction to using electronic gadgets

20、?Annegret Dahlmann,expert at Moorfields Eve Hospital in London,says lack of natural light seems to be the key issue.Shes suggested that children in East Asia study a lot,using computers,smartphones or tablets,and they go outside less.Wearing glasses is one solution,but its not ideal.This leads to a

21、dilemma:achieving short-term academic success or protecting your long-term eyesight.Its always going to be a challenge to drag children away from their screens and its likely that more and more studying will be done online.But despite that,Professor Hammond says,“In regions like urban China,where 10

22、% of children in each class per year are becoming short-sighted from about the age of six.Theres an argument for saying we should be trying to prevent it.” Its evidence we cant turn a blind eye to.So,maybe its time to hit the “off” button and get our children outside?8.What can we infer from the fir

23、st two paragraphs?A.Recent findings have opened our eyes to the issue of eyesight.B.Looking at a screen for too long will get you square eyes.C.It has been confirmed that childrens eyesight is failing.D.Using electronic gadgets affects childrens education.9.According to Annegret,which is mainly to b

24、lame for short-sightedness?A.Wearing glasses.B.Heavy school work.C.Lack of natural light.D.Booming technology.10.What trouble has raised concerns according to the text?A.Learning online or offline.B.Reading for pleasure or exams.C.Focusing on study or protecting eyesight.D.Protecting eyesight or pro

25、moting technology.11.What does the author call on children to do?A.Study hard.B.Head outdoors.C.Quit the computer.D.Challenge more.DTourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty.On this stretch of coast,myth and history live side by side,and running out of things to do is near

26、impossible.Giants Causeway,Carrick-a-Rede,the Iron Isles filming locations.However,when I make my way to the north of the country in October,none of them are on my mind.What brings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves.Located,on a peninsula,Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and

27、 all the usual points of interest of a coastal town.But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores.Although still relatively unknown,its a surfers dream destination.This is the home of six-time Irish national surfing champion,Andrew Hill,af

28、ter all.I meet Andrew at his surf shop,the most popular in Portrush.After hiring a surf board and jumping in the water at West Strand,I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is not enough.Within just 30 minutes,Ive lost all feeling in my feet and hands,and my ears are burning.I retreat to a nearby

29、 caf and gulp down steaming tea before popping by Andrews shop again.Surf boots are what I need,we decide.I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves.Im invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his friend that afternoon,but I decline his generous offer.My head is set on

30、 one thing only:taking revenge on the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that very morning.Even with boots,surfing the cold waters of Portrush leaves my feet purple.I become covered in bruises that dont register until I thaw out each night,and it takes a couple of days to fully regai

31、n feeling in my hands.But its worth it,and I would gladly do it all over again.12.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.The popular attractions.B.Coastal towns.C.The filming locations.D.Passionate tourists.13.Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast?A.It has int

32、ernationally famous beaches.B.Its home to the usual seaside interests.C.It produces excellent waves for surfing.D.Its the hometown of a surfing champion.14.The author goes back to the surf shop to .A.better equip himself for the challengeB.consult with some experienced surfersC.accompany the owner o

33、n a later surf tripD.quickly warm himself up with some hot tea15.What is the tone of the passage?A.Narrative and serious.B.Persuasive and critical.C.Descriptive and positive.D.Informative and objective.阅读七选五Sydney Opera House must be one of the most recognisable buildings of the modern worldand one

34、of the most photographed.1.Although only having been open since 1973,it is as representative of Australia as the pyramids are of Egypt and the Colosseum of Rome.2,which reaches out into the harbour.The skyline of the Sydney Harbour Bridge,the blue water of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House,view

35、ed from a ferry or from the air,are dramatic and unforgettable.In the late 1950s the NSW Government established an appeal fund to finance the construction of the Sydney Opera House,and conducted a competition for its design.3. The irony was that his design was,arguably,beyond the capabilities of eng

36、ineering of the time.Utzon spent a couple of years reworking the design and it was 1961 before he had solved the problem of how to build the distinguishing featurethe “sails” of the roof.The venture experienced cost blow-outs and there were occasions when the NSW Government was tempted to call a hal

37、t.In 1966 the situationwith arguments about cost and the interior design,and the Government withholding progress paymentsreached crisis point and Utzon resigned from the project.4.The Sydney Opera house:Was designed by Danish architect Utzon.Was opened by Queen Elizabeth on 20 October 1973. 5.Conduc

38、ts 3,000 events each year.Provides guided tours to 200,000 people each year.Has an annual audience of 2 million for its performances.A.Looks like a boat to sailB.Utzons design was chosenC.Cost $AU 102,000,000 to buildD.The Opera House is situated on Bennelong PointE.The building was eventually compl

39、eted by others in 1973F.Not only is it recognisable,but it has come to represent “Australia”G.Sydney Opera House is one of the most beautiful structures in the world答案：.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了去伦敦和巴黎这两个欧洲最大的旅游目的地旅行的交通方式的详细信息。1.B解析 细节理解题。根据Air trips部分可知,乘坐飞机往返的最低票价是49+46=95欧元;根据Rail trips部分可知,乘火车往返最低是6

40、8欧元;根据Bus trips部分可知,乘汽车,往返票价最低是30欧元,甚至更低。由此可知,往返旅行最贵的就是乘飞机。2.D解析 细节理解题。根据Bus trips中的“Both lines advertise free Wi-fi.”可知,汽车旅行的特殊服务就是免费的Wi-fi。3.A解析 推理判断题。Air trips中提到“A very low one-way fare is possible through advanced booking”;Rail trips中提到“The earlier you book,the more you save.”;Bus trips中提到“but

41、early bird sales can even lower the fare”。由此可知,这三种旅行方式的共同点是:如果提前预订的话,会便宜点。【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。地震91小时后,一名3岁的土耳其女孩奇迹般地从废墟中被搜救人员救出,现场人群爆发热烈掌声。4.B解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Sounds of cheering could be heard from rescue workers and people watching nearby.”可知,孩子被救出时,可以听到救援人员和附近观看的人们的欢呼声。由此推测,人们都非常兴奋。5.D解析 推理判断题。根据第四段中的

42、“He then called for silence.He later found the girl in a small space next to a dishwasher.”可知,他让搜索队员安静的目的是确定声音传出的地点。6.A解析 推理判断题。根据“The girl waved at him,told him her name and said that she was okay”可知,女孩向他挥挥手,告诉了他名字,并且说自己情况很好。由此推测,A项正确。7.C解析 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章介绍了地震91小时后,一名3岁的土耳其女孩奇迹般地从废墟中被搜救人员救出的过程,所以选

43、C项。【长难句分析】Rescuer Nusret Aksoy told reporters he was searching through the wreckage of the building when he heard a childs scream.【分析】Rescuer Nusret Aksoy told reporters是主句,he was searching.是宾语从句,was doing.when.意为“正在做,就在这时”。【译文】救援人员Nusret Aksoy告诉记者,他正在废墟中搜寻,突然听到一个孩子的尖叫声。【语篇导读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了由于电子产品

44、的大量使用,越来越多的孩子成为近视眼这一现象。8.A解析 推理判断题。由第二段中的“Also there is a fear that their eyesight is declining too.Although theres not much evidence to prove this yet,recent findings have brought the problem into light.”这两句可知,人们已经注意到久看屏幕对于视力的影响了,故答案为A项。9.C解析 细节理解题。由第四段中的“Annegret Dahlmann,expert at Moorfields Eve

45、Hospital in London,says lack of natural light seems to be the key issue.”这一句可知,孩子们眼睛近视的主要原因是缺少自然光,故答案为C项。10.C解析 细节理解题。由最后一段中的“This leads to a dilemma:achieving short-term academic success or protecting your long-term eyesight.”这一句可知,“专注于学习,还是保护视力”这一问题引起了人们的关心,故答案为C项。11.B解析 细节理解题。由最后一段中的“So,maybe its

46、 time to hit the off button and get our children outside?”这一句可知,作者呼吁孩子们关掉电子设备,多做户外活动,故答案为B项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己在北安特里姆海岸的数次冲浪经历,作者一直没有战胜曾经失败过的冲浪地点,但是作者认为这种挑战是值得的。12.A解析 词义猜测题。根据第一段最后一句“Giants Causeway,Carrick-a-Rede,the Iron Isles filming locations.”和第二段第一句“However,when I make my way to the north

47、of the country in October”可知,them是指这些受欢迎的景点。13.C解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores.”和第三句“Although still relatively unknown,its a surfers dream destination.”可知,作者被北安特里姆海岸吸引是因为它能产生非常适合冲浪的波浪。14.A解析 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“S

48、urf boots are what I need,we decide.I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves.”可知,为了更好地装备自己迎接挑战,作者回到了冲浪商店。15.C解析 推理判断题。文章讲述了作者的冲浪经历,所以语气是叙述性的。根据最后一段最后一句“But its worth it,and I would gladly do it all over again.”可知,作者非常积极乐观。.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。从远处看,它就好像一艘正要起航的帆船,带着所有人的音乐梦想,驶向蔚蓝的海洋

49、。从近处看,它就像一个陈放着贝壳的大展台,贝壳也争先恐后地向着太阳立正看齐。它就是悉尼歌剧院。1.F解析 文章的第一句提到“悉尼歌剧院是现代世界最知名的一座建筑物,也是拍照最多的地方”,F项“它不仅知名,而且还代表着澳洲”可承接上文。2.D解析 根据下文的“which reaches out into the harbour”可知,前面的句子应包含一个地名,D项符合语境。3.B解析 根据下文提到的“The irony was that his design was.”可知,上文应提到设计者,B项“Utzons design was chosen”符合语境。4.E解析 根据上文的“Utzon resigned from the project”可知,这个项目是由别人完成的。E项能承接上文内容。5.C解析 本部分罗列的是与悉尼歌剧院相关的事实和数字。C项是建设歌剧院的花费,与该部分的内容相符。9