高考英语 维“升”素17 国家地理.doc

1、高考维“升”素17国家地理（时间：30分钟 分值：31分）维A1 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材网站：高考曾用材料：2010江苏卷C篇选材相似度：设题相似度：难度系数：See Englands Lake District in the way Wordsworth did.Picture yourself in the most beautiful corner of England.Walk with us as we ramble through the beautiful scenery of Englands largest national park.See the same l

2、andscape that inspired William Wordsworth，Samuel Taylor Coleridge，Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin.Dont take our word for how wonderful these trips are.Well be delighted to provide you with references of others who have rambled with us.They would be delighted to share with you their experiences.“I wan

3、t to sincerely thank everyone at English Lakeland Ramblers for helping to plan the perfect rambling adventure.My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our exciting two weeks in the Lake District (thanks to the charming and professional guidance of Janet and Tom)”A Sells San Antonio，TX“What

4、 a wonderful time my husband and I had on the walking tour of the Lake District! And our main guide Janet Niepokojczycka was really such a good speaker and so knowledgeable about the history of this area and of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. Ann Strangeour leader on the difficult hikes，was a

5、lso very good and full of fun.Both guides made the walking trips extremely enjoyable.”N Ogg Los Angeles，CA“I returned last Sunday from the walking tour in the Lake District of England.I just wanted you to know what a great week it was.The tour was everything I had hoped it would be and more.It excee

6、ded my expectations.The countryside was indescribable! My pictures didnt do it justice.Our guide Janet couldnt have been more knowledgeable，friendly，funny，and competent.Our driver Ann was also wonderful.I was traveling with my sister，and our three other companions on the tour were very friendly.”Jo

7、Jones Moraga，CA“The sightseeing was great.I saw more than I expectedrains，churches，authors homes，gardens and a castle! Meals were excellent and always varied so that a good choice was possible.There was the surprisingly sophisticated cuisine for the remote locations we visited.”J Schrotz Philadelphi

8、a，PANotes：ramble v漫步sophisticated adj.精细的【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了英格兰西北部湖区风景如画，并呈现给读者直观的游客反馈。1The purpose of the passage is to _.Apresent the traveling experiences of several peopleBgive us some information about EnglandCpersuade readers to join in the tour of Englands Lake DistrictDask us to give our own comm

9、ents on a tour答案C推理判断题。本文通过四个游客的评价来说明湖区漫步非常有吸引力，因此其目的是吸引游客来加入湖区漫步游。2We can learn from the second paragraph that _.AWilliam Wordsworth never went to Englands Lake DistrictBWilliam Wordsworth was the first to walk through the Lake DistrictCWilliam Wordsworth didnt like the Lake DistrictDWilliam Wordsw

10、orth was struck by the beauty of the Lake District答案D细节理解题。从文章第二段可知，英格兰西北部湖区给英国著名诗人华兹华斯无数的创作灵感，说明他为湖区的美景所吸引，流连忘返。3Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe guide Janet was very good and knowledgeable.BA Sells was really thankful to Ann for her professional guidance.CN Ogg and thre

11、e guides had a good time on the walking tour.DJ Schrotz thought that the meals were soso and should be various.答案A细节理解题。根据游客的评价可知，Janet是一位出色的、知识渊博的导游。4The four references given in the passage can be considered _.Apositive feedbacks on the tourBcomplaints about the tourCsuggestions for further improv

12、ements of the tourDletters of thanks to the guides答案A推理判断题。综合四个游客的反馈，他们对湖区漫步都给予了很高的评价，无论是风景本身，还是导游服务，都令人感到满意。维A2 阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材网站：www.bbc.co.uk高考曾用材料：2010北京卷B篇选材相似度：设题相似度：难度系数：For an island experience just taking a few minutes by ferry from Victoria Point，why not visit Coochiemudlo Island?Coochie

13、mudlo Island is a beautiful subtropical island with golden beaches，calm waters and a relaxed atmosphere.The name “Coochiemudlo” has the aboriginal meaning of red rock，which is due to a steep bank of red cliffs on the southwestern corner of the island.This feature is uncharacteristic of the rest of t

14、he island，which is fringed with sandy beaches and blue waters.Some of the local craftsmen use the red rocks to create unique artworks.Coochiemudlos peaceful atmosphere and stunning views have inspired many artists，and a range of arts and crafts are displayed at the Coochie Craft Markets.Many of thes

15、e artworks can also be found on display at one of the islands galleries.Nearly 200 years ago，the explorer Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island and this historic event is celebrated each July with a reenactment of the landing and a fun day.The waters surrounding Coochiemudlo could be descri

16、bed as a water playground.The area is popular for windsurfing，sailing，swimming and paddling boats.You may be lucky enough to spot a dolphin or turtle in the shallow waters near the beach.Wetlands occupy a large portion of the northeastern part of the island，where a Melaleuca swamp and open woodland

17、can be found.This area supports a variety of birdlife including migratory species.Staying on the island is easy.There is a range of accommodation including holiday homes and resortstyle units.Getting to the island is easy.A passenger ferry and vehicle barge service operates from Victoria Point every

18、 half hour，seven days a week.Once you get to the island，Coochie Bus Service will take you where you want to go.Please note: no camping is allowed on Coochiemudlo Island.Notes：aboriginal adj.土著的be fringed with以为界reenactment n重现【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了处于亚热带的Coochiemudlo Island是个美丽而恬静的岛屿，是放松身心度假的好去处。1Coochiemudl

19、o Island got its name from its _.AdiscovererBsandy beaches and blue watersCgeographical featureDrelaxed atmosphere答案C细节理解题。从第二段可知，Coochimudlo Island这个名字的来历与岛上西南角的红色岩礁有关。2The underlined word “stunning” in the third paragraph probably means _.Afrightening Battractive Cboring Dcold答案B词义猜测题。综合文章信息可知， Co

20、ochinemildlo Island是一个平静而美丽的岛屿，岛上风景宜人。3Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?AWe can get to Coochiemudlo Island by boat from Victoria Point.BMost of Coochiemudlo Island is covered by sandy beaches and blue waters.COn Coochiemudlo Island the boat is the only means of transport.D

21、Every year people celebrate the historic event that Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island.答案C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Once you get to the island，Coochie Bus Service will take you where you want to go.”可知C项表述不正确。4The text is probably _.Aa biography Ba traveling adCa news story Da diary答案B推理判断题。根据文章内容可知

22、，本文主要向读者推荐了一个旅游景点，因此属于旅游广告。维B 短文改错(每题1.5分，满分15分)下面文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Jack had gone to a university to study the history，but at the end of his first year，his history professors failed him in his examinations，and he was told why he would have to leave the uni

23、versity.And，his father decided to see the professor to urge him to let Jack continue his studies the followed year.“Hes a good boy，if you let him pass this time，Im sure hell improve a lot next year and pass the examinations by the end of it.” said Jacks father.“No，no，thats quite impossible，” replied

24、 the professor immediate.“Last month I asked him when Napoleon died.He didnt know！” “Please，sir，give him other chance，” said Jacks father.“You see，we didnt have any newspapers in our house，so none of us even know that Napoleon was ill.”答案Jack had gone to a university to study the history，but at the

25、end of his first year，his history failed him in his examinations，and he was told he would have to leave the university.，his father decided to see the professor to urge him to let Jack continue his studies the year.“Hes a good boy， if you let him pass this time，Im sure hell improve a lot next year an

26、d pass the examinations the end of it.”said Jacks father.“No，no，thats quite impossible，”replied the professor .“Last month I asked him when Napoleon died.He didnt know！”“Please，sir，give him chance，”said Jacks father.“You see，we have any newspapers in our house，so none of us even know that Napoleon was ill.”