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一、高中英语阅读理解
1.阅读理解
Camper Lunch Program
We are pleased to offer the Camper Lunch Program for full-day campers or campers participating in both morning and afternoon half-day camps.
Lunch at the Overlake School
At the Overlake School in Redmond, you can sign up for lunch at the time of registration. Lunch is provided by the school cafeteria including a hot main dish and a salad bar option. Limited diet restrictions can be accommodated in advance. All orders or cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm on Wednesday.
$ 40 for 5-day camp week
$ 32 for 4-day camp week
Lunch at View Seattle
Two weeks before your camp start date, you will receive a link in your confirmation email to choose your preference between the regular and vegetarian(素的)lunch menus. Besides, camper with allergies or sensitivities are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
$ 40 for 5-day camp week
$ 38 for 4-day camp week
Lunch at St. Thomas School
At St. Thomas School, lunch and snacks are provided by SAGE Dining. Lunch includes a hot main dish, a salad bar and sandwich options. Campers also receive two snacks per day.
$ 50 for 5-day camp week
$45 for 4-day camp week
Lunch at Pacific Science Center
At Pacific Science Center, you can sign up at the time of registration. Lunch is provided by our very own Pacific Science Center Cafe. Every day, standard and vegetarian lunch menus are available and come with a water bottle and two snacks. All orders or cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm on Wednesday.
$ 45 for 5-day camp week
$ 36 for 4-day camp week
(1)Which program can a camper with a budget of $ 35 choose?
A.Lunch at the Overlake School.
B.Lunch at View Seattle.
C.Lunch at St. Thomas School.
D.Lunch at Pacific Science Center.
(2)What are campers for Lunch at View Seattle required to do?
A.Stay far away from anything with allergies.
B.Choose their lunch preferences in advance.
C.Avoid bringing their own lunch for any reason.
D.Send emails to offer advice on improving lunch.
(3)What do the last two programs have in common?
A.They receive registrations only on Wednesday.
B.They encourage campers to bring some snacks.
C.They are mainly intended for vegetarian campers.
D.They provide campers with two snacks each day.
【答案】(1)A
(2)B
(3)D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,向露营者介绍了一些午餐项目的相关信息。
(1)考查细节理解。
对比四个项目的价格可知,预算是35美元的露营者只能选择Lunch at the Overlake School这个项目。
故选A。
(2)考查细节理解。
根据 Lunch at ViewSeattle 部分中的“Two weeks before your camp start date, you will receive a link in your confirmation email to choose your preference between the regular and vegetarian(素的) lunchmenus. ”可知,Lunch at View Seattle 这个项目的露营者需要提前选择自己的午餐偏好。
故选B。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据Lunch at St. Thomas School部分中的“Campers also receive two snacks per day. ”和Lunch at Pacific Science Center部分中的“Every day,standard and vegetarian lunch menus are available and come with a water bottle and two snacks. ”可知,两个项目的共同之处是它们每天给露营者提供两顿零食。
故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并结合题目要求,从而选出正确答案。
2.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 co ntinent'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,推理,概括和归纳,从而选出正确答案。
3.阅读理解
Need a fall fix? Try one from these great places.
⒈Mackinac Island, Michigan
The only way to reach this famed car-free island is by boat and ferry, and once visitors arrive, they are attracted by the history, scenery and fall colors. "It's a throwback to years past, a little town, and there's a big state park as well," Blackwell says. "You're allowed to have boats all around the island."
⒉Tellico Lake, Tennessee
With nearly 400 miles of shoreline, this waterway flowing out of the Great Smoky Mountains is largely unexploited, well-protected in its natural state. Fall visitors find a range of colors reflecting in the clean waters, says Blackwell, who vacationed in the area with his family as a child. "The thick forest there just allows you to see more greenery and wildlife."
⒊Dillon Reservoir, Colorado
With an hour from Denver, this lake is home to what claims to be the nation's highest sailing club, at an altitude of more than 9,000 feet. Marinas in the towns of Dillon and Frisco make it easy to get out on the water and to see the bright yellows and golds of fall leaves. "People are surprised that there's boating in Colorado, and you can see the mountains just before the snowball," Blackwell says.
⒋Lake Monroe, Indiana
The state's largest lake is surrounded by more than 13,000 acres of protected forest and three recreation areas, making it an ideal place to see fall colors, particularly from oaks and the tulip poplar, the state tree. " It's a gem (宝石) in southern Indiana," says Blackwell, who grew up in the area. "There are lots of different activities: canoeing, kayaking and fishing."
(1)What is special about Mackinac Island?
A. It's like a modern city.
B. Visitors can't take a boat around it.
C. Visitors can see various wildlife there.
D. Visitors can't go there by cars.
(2)Which is suitable for someone looking for an undeveloped place for vacation?
A. Mackinac Island, Michigan.
B. Tellico Lake, Tennessee.
C. Dillon Reservoir, Colorado.
D. Lake Monroe, Indiana.
(3)What do the four places have in common?
A. Blackwell once travelled there.
B. They are all famous tourist destinations.
C. They are surrounded by thick forests.
D. Visitors can enjoy fall colors there.
【答案】(1)D
(2)B
(3)D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了四个适合秋季度假的地方。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据⒈Mackinac Island, Michigan部分中的"The only way to reach this famed car-free island is by boat and ferry"可知,到这个著名的无车岛的唯一途径是乘船和渡船。
即:无法通过乘汽车到达该岛。
故选D。
(2)考查推理判断。
根据⒉Tellico Lake, Tennessee部分中的"With nearly 400 miles of shoreline, this waterway flowing out of the Great Smoky Mountains is largely unexploited, well-protected in its natural state"可知,Tellico Lake基本上未被开发,得到了很好的保护,一直处于自然状态。
因此,该地适合那些想到未被开发的地方度假的人们。
故选B。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据⒈Mackinac Island, Michigan部分中的"they are attracted by the history, scenery and fall colors";⒉Tellico Lake, Tennessee部分中的"Fall visitors find a range of colors reflecting in the clean waters",⒊Dillon Reservoir, Colorado部分中的"and to see the bright yellows and golds of fall leaves"和⒋Lake Monroe, Indiana部分中的"making it an ideal place to see fall colors"可知,在这四个地方都可以看到"秋天的色彩"。
故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并根据上下文进行逻辑推理,从而选出正确答案。
4.阅读理解
The Art Institute of Chicago
Visiting time
The museum is open daily 10:30 am-5:00 pm. The museum and its shops are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Highlights of the Art Institute
American Art
Discover how artists have expressed the many aspects of the American experience through the rich variety of this collection. This tour might include the works of artists like Paul Revere, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and More
Learn about the color and excitement of late 19th-century life as you view one of the most admired collections of French Impressionism in the world.
Hidden Histories
Hear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or under-appreciated for one reason or another These could be very small or out-of-the-way works.
For families with children
With free admission for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18, the Art Institute is the perfect place for a creative outing with the whole family.
Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, and introduce your children to the museum's collections with a variety of activities. Assemble (组装)puzzles based on masterpieces in the museum, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games. Food is available at an on-site cafe. (Outside food is not allowed to be brought in.)
(1)What can visitors learn from Hidden Histories?
A. The early stories of some famous artists.
B. The artworks of some potential artists.
C. Some stories about less-known artists.
D. Some artworks by famous creators.
(2)What can children do in the Family Room?
A. Practice storytelling skills.
B. Decorate some masterpieces.
C. Enjoy their home-made food.
D. Take part in various activities.
【答案】(1)C
(2)D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了芝加哥美术馆的参观时间、美术馆的亮点、隐藏的历史,同时还有针对有孩子的家庭的活动。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据Hidden Histories部分中的“Hear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or under-appreciated for one reason or another.”,参观者可以了解到一些被忽视的、被低估的鲜为人所知的艺术家的故事和作品。
故选C。
(2)考查细节理解。
根据 For families with children部分中的”…… introduce your children to the museum's collections with a variety of activities …“可知,在这里孩子们能参加各种各样的活动。
故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并结合题目要求,从而选出正确答案。
5.阅读理解
Recently, as the British doctor Robert Winston took a train from London to Manchester, he found himself becoming steadily angry. A woman had picked up her phone and begun a loud conversation, which would last an unbelievable hour. Furious, Winston began to tweet about the woman. He took her picture and sent it to his more than 40,000 followers.
When the train arrived at its destination, Winston rushed out. He'd had enough of the woman's rudeness. But the press were now waiting for her on the platform. And when they showed her Winston's messages, she used just one word to describe Winston's actions: rude.
Winston's tale is something of a microcosm(缩影) of our age of increasing rudeness, fueled by social media. What can we do to fix this?
Studies have shown that rudeness spreads quickly, almost like the common cold. Just witnessing rudeness makes it far more likely that we, in turn, will be rude later on. The only way to avoid it is to deal with it face to face. We must say, "Just stop." For Winston, that would have meant approaching the woman, telling her that her conversation was frustrating other passengers and politely asking her to speak more quietly or make the call at another time.
The rage and injustice we feel at the rude behavior of a stranger can drive us to do odd things. In my own research, surveying 2,000 adults, I discovered that the acts of revenge people had taken ranged from the ridiculous to the disturbing. Winston did shine a spotlight on the woman's behavior — but from afar, in a way that shamed her.
We must instead combat rudeness head on. When we see it occur in a store, we must step up and say something. If it happens to a colleague, we must point it out. We must defend strangers in the same way we'd defend our best friends. But we can do it with grace, by handling it without a trace of aggression and without being rude ourselves. Because once rude people can see their actions through the eyes of others, they are far more likely to end that strain themselves. As this tide of rudeness rises, civilization needs civility.
(1)What can you learn about Robert Winston from the passage?
A. He knows how to speak to rude people.
B. He behaved improperly and spoke loudly on the train.
C. He lost his temper due to other people's rudeness.
D. He reacted to a woman's rude behavior wrongly.
(2)What does "fueled by social media" mean in Paragraph 3?
A. Rude behavior is common on social media.
B. Rudeness can be avoided through social media.
C. People can easily get away through social media.
D. Social media may spread and cause rudeness.
(3)According to the writer, how should you respond when you meet rude people?
A. Record them and post it on the Internet.
B. Point it out in a polite and skillful way.
C. Do nothing but wait for other people to fix it.
D. Pay them back by doing equally disturbing things.
(4)Which of the following statement is true about the last paragraph?
A. We can only point out rudeness from familiar people.
B. Rudeness and manners can hardly coexist in civilized society.
C. Both strangers and acquaintances deserve our friendly warning.
D. Rude people can't see their rudeness through others' eyes.
【答案】(1)D
(2)D
(3)B
(4)C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文,作者通过温斯特对打电话这位粗鲁的女士曝光在媒体上的不当行为,提出了我们要用礼貌而巧妙的方式指出来生活中粗鲁的行为。
(1)考查推理判断。
根据第五段中的“Winston did shin e a spotlight on the woman's behavior —but from afar, in a way that shamed her. ”温斯顿确实把聚光灯对准了那个女人的行为——但从长远看,这是方式一种让她蒙羞。
可推出,作者认为温斯顿的做法不正确。
故选D。
(2)考查句义猜测。
根据第三段中的“Winston's tale is something of a microcosm(缩影) of our age of increasing rudeness”可知作者描述这个时代越来越粗鲁;再根据第四段中的“Studies have shown that rudeness spreads quickly, almost like the common cold. ”研究表明,粗鲁行为传播迅速,就像普通感冒一样。
可知作者认为粗鲁行为传播很快。
因此此处fuel 意为“加速”之意,故选D。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据最后一段中的“But we can do it with grace, by handling it without a trace of aggression and withou t being rude ourselves. ”但我们可以优雅地做到这一点,处理它时不带一丝侵略性,自己也不粗鲁。
可知,作者认为我们可以礼貌而巧妙的方式指出来粗鲁的行为和人。
故选B。
(4)考查细节理解。
根据最后一段中的“We must defend strangers in the same way we'd defend our best friends. ”我们必须保护陌生人,就像保护我们最好的朋友一样。
可知选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解,句义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查,是一篇人生感悟类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并根据上下文的逻辑关系,进行分析,推理,从而选出正确答案。
6.阅读理解
Dear young poets, TIME For Kids has a challenge for you: Write a rhyming poem and enter it in the TFK Poetry Contest. It must be a poem that does not copy another poet's works.
How to enter: This contest will begin 12 pm on April 14, 2019 and will end 12 pm on June 14, 2019. To enter online, visit /2019poetrycontest and follow instructions to submit the following: (a) an original and previously unpublished poem; (b) the entrant's first name only and e-mail address; (c) a parent's e-mail address. Limit one entry per person or e-mail account.
Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to contest theme (25%). Winners will be notified by e-mail during the month of July and must respond within five days.
Eligibility (参赛资格):Open to legal citizens of the United States who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry.
Prizes: Our judge will select four semifinalists, from whom one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from Kenn Nesbitt. All the semifinalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $ 275. The semifinalists' poems will be published at .
(1)How long will the Poetry Contest last?
A. One month.
B. Two months.
C. Three months.
D. Four months.(2)What does the Poetry Contest value most?
A.Whether the poem is novel.
B.Whether the poem is humorous.
C.Whether the poem is written in rhyme
D.Whether the poem is suitable for the contest theme.
(3)What can the finalists get?
A.A $ 275 bonus.
B.An online class visit.
C.The position of assistant editor.
D.A signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing.
【答案】(1)B
(2)A
(3)D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了一项由TIME For Kids举办的诗歌比赛:如何参赛,如何评判,参赛者资格,如何评选获奖等相关信息。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据第二段中的“This contest will begin 12 pm on April 14, 2019 and will end 12 pm on June 14, 2019.”本次比赛将于2019年4月14日下午12点开始,2019年6月14日下午12点结束。
可知,此次比赛历时2个月。
故选B。
(2)考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, bas ed on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to contest theme (25%).”所有参赛作品将由诗人Kenn Nesbitt根据以下标准进行评判:创造力和原创性(50%),语言和韵律的使用(25%)和主题的适当性(25%)。
可知,创新性占据50%,可以推断出此次比赛看重创新性。
故选A。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据最后一段中的“All the semifinalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $ 275. The semifinalists' poems will be published at .”所有的半决赛选手都会收到一份签名版的《大脚怪》,价值约275美元。
半决赛选手的诗作将在上发表。
参加半决赛的选手包含决赛选手,故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读。
考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并结合题目要求,从而选出正确答案。
7.阅读理解
The term "smiling depression" —appearing happy to others while actually suffering depressive symptoms—has become increasingly popular. In fact, many people who experience a low mood and a loss of pleasure in activities manage to hide their condition in this way. And these people might be particularly easy to suicide.
While smiling depression is not a technical term that psychologists use,it is certain to be depressed and manage to successfully mask the symptoms. The closest technical term for this
condition is "atypical depression: It can be very hard to spot people suffering depression because they may seem like they don't have a reason to be sad —they have a job, an apartment and maybe even children or a partner. They smile when you greet them and can carry pleasant conversations. In short, they often put on a mask to the outside world while leading seemingly normal and active lives. Inside, however, they often feel hopeless and down, sometimes even having thoughts about ending it all.
People with smiling depression put on a happy face to the outside world, but they can experience a lift in their mood as a result of positive occurrences in their lives. Other symptoms of this condition include overeating, feeling a sense of heaviness in the arms and legs and being easily hurt by criticism or rejection. They are also more likely to feel depressed in the evening and feel the need to sleep longer than usual. With other forms of depression, however, your mood might be worse in the morning and you might feel the need for less sleep than you are normally used to.
So how can they break this circle? A starting point needs to be known that this condition actually exists and that it's serious. Only when we stop ignoring our problems because we think they're not serious enough can we start making an actual difference. Then we can find purpose by taking the attention away from ourselves and placing it onto something else. Feeling that our lives matter is finally what gives us purpose and meaning —and this can make a significant difference for our mental health and well-being.
(1)What do we know about people suffering smiling depression?
A. They are wearing masks all day.
B. They are difficult to get along with.
C. They lead an abnormal life actually.
D. Most of them commit suicide.
(2)What does the underlined word "atypical" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. representative
B. common
C. hidden
D. formal
(3)Compared with smiling depression, people suffering other depressions .
A.may feel sleepless
B.feel more depressed in the evening
C.are tired of heaviness in the arms
D.may eat more food
(4)What can we do to overcome smiling depression?
A.Never talk about smiling depression and ignore its existence.
B.Admit the condition and pay attention to ourselves.
C.Value the importance of our life and enjoy it.
D.Find out the problem and place it onto somebody else.
【答案】(1)C
(2)C
(3)A
(4)C
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了“微笑抑郁”这个名字的来历,相关的症状,以及克服这种抑郁症的方法。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据第二段中的“In short, they often put on a mask to the outside world
while leading seemingly normal and active lives. Inside, however, they often feel hopeless and down, sometimes even having thoughts about ending it all.”可知有这种症状的人总是表现出正常的一面,而事实上他们的内心很失落和绝望,有时甚至想要结束生命。
故选C。
(2)考查词义猜测。
根据第二段中的“It can be very hard to spot people suffering depression because they may seem like they don't have a reason to be sad — they have a job, an apartment and maybe even children or a partner.”可知这种症状很难被发现,因为患者表面上过着正常的生活,故推测划线部分的意思事“难以发现的/隐藏的”。
故选C。
(3)考查细节理解。
根据第三段中的“With other forms of depression, however, your mood might be worse in the morning and you might feel the need for less sleep than you are normally used to.”可知有其它抑郁症状的人会在早上感觉情绪低落,和平时相比睡觉更少。
故选A。
(4)考查细节理解。
根据最后一段中的“Feeling that our lives matter is finally what gives us purpose and meaning —and this can make a significant difference for our mental health and well-being.”可知感觉我们的生活的重要性,这最终给了我们目标和意义ーー这对我们的心理健康和幸福感会产生重大影响。
故选C。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和词义猜测和两个题型的考查,是一篇文化类阅读,考生需要准确掌握细节信息,并根据上下文进行推理,归纳,从而选出正确答案。
8.阅读理解
As winter set in, it's the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, located in the Valle del General, is an off-the-radar agriculture town that's not overrun with tourists. The area is known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations, as well as its rich forests. What's more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.
Los Cabos, Mexico
If you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway, you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Cabos's Michelin-starred chef. There are wildlife-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.
Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines
This private Caribbean island was spared the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria. What's more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, televisions or telephones in the cottages. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine (海洋的) life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.
The Exumas, Bahamas
On Fowl Cay's 50-acre private island, you can enjoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort features large one-, two- and three-bedroom houses. Best of all, if you're planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip, you rent the entire island for a one-of-a-kind island escape.
(1)Why does the author recommend these places to readers?
A. To escape from extreme weather.
B. To experience out-of-town sights.
C. To beat winter blues.
D. To treat mental diseases.
(2)What do we know about Petit St Vincent?
A. It suffered from Irma and Maria.
B. It's a huge and quiet island.
C. People can admire fish off shore.
D. People can charge phones using wireless connections
(3)Where can Tom best go with his grandparents and parents?
A. Los Cabos, Mexico.
B. Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines.
C. Costa Rica.
D. The Exumas, Bahamas.
【答案】(1)D
(2)C
(3)D
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了冬天来临之时,适合外出度假的一些地点。
(1)考查细节理解。
根据第一段中的“As winter se t in, it's the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood disorder.”随着冬天的到来,这是走出小镇,摆脱季节性情绪障碍的最佳时机。
故选C。
(2)考查细节理解。
根据Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines部分中的“This private Caribbean island was spared the anger of hurricanes Irma and Maria.”这个私人的加勒比岛幸免于飓风伊尔玛和玛丽亚,可知选A。
(3)考查推理判断。
根据The Exumas, Bahamas部分的“Best of all, if you're planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip,you rent the entire island for a one﹣of﹣a﹣kind island escape.”最重要的是,如果你正在计划一次集体出游或多代人旅行,你就可以租整个岛,以获得独一无二的岛屿之旅,故选D。
【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并根据上下文进行逻辑推理,从而选出正确答案。
9.阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring self-control do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a limited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong?
Avoiding temptation (诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining self-control, which is called the "out of sight, out of mind" principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers less attracted to candy in the desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.
The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of self-control raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers don't believe that one's willpower is ever completely exhausted. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those。