【阅读理解(一)】2021年全国高考第二轮专题突破卷

全国高考第二轮专题突破卷英语

专题一：阅读理解（一）

考生注意：

1、本卷满分100分，考试试卷40分钟。

2、本专题中的阅读文章体裁主要包括应用文、记叙文、说明文和议论文。

Passage1.（2021·天津南开区·高三一模）Buckingham Palace Tour Watching the traditional changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a must when in London, and on this 4.5-hour you’ll get to experience this event, as well as other typical British traditions. The package combines three major attractions: the changing of the guard, a tour of the State Apartments and traditional afternoon tea. The guided tour passes through St. James Park before stopping to watch the guard ceremony with soldiers dressed in traditional uniforms, followed by entry into Buckingham Palace for an audio tour. After, travelers will head to a luxury hotel for traditional afternoon tea, scones and sandwiches.

Thames River Sightseeing Cruise

Afternoon tea is a British tradition, and to make this casual, elegant experience even more relaxing, you can combine it with a sightseeing cruise of London’s Thames River, the main waterway that flows through the heart of the city. Board a window-lined vessel for an hour-and-a-half voyage from Tower Pier to Westminster that includes traditional tea service with pastries, scones and sandwiches. The boat will float past iconic sites like the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, as well as Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre. On the return, feel free to wander the outside deck for photos and listen to informative commentary (解说) from the staff.

London Royal Parks Bike Tour

London has so me spectacular parks that are located among the city’s most famous attractions and a guided bike tour is a fun and relaxing way to cover a lot of ground quickly and experience these lovely public spaces. The

four-hour, morning or afternoon bike tour begins in Central London where bicycles and helmets are issued, followed by a leisurely ride through Westminster to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben with narration from the tour guide followed by busy Trafalgar Square. Next, the ride heads to all four Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James’s Park. Before returning to the start, riders can visit the Princess Diana Memorial at Kensington Palace.

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip

If you’re interested i n exploring some of the world-famous attractions outside of London, consider booking the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. The full-day tour departs from London in an air-conditioned bus, spans about nine hours and includes three of England’s architectural gems. The first stop is the Queen’s official residence: Windsor Castle for audio tours and a chance to see the changing of the guard followed be free time to explore the streets of Windsor. Next up is a visit to the mysterious UNESCO site of Stonehenge, followed by a walking tour of the city of Oxford. Along the way, the guide points out historical landmarks and other attractions and provides an in-depth commentary. Food and beverages (酒水) are not included, but you can pick something up in Windsor.

1．Which tour is the shortest?

A．Buckingham Palace Tour. B．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise.

C．London Royal Parks Bike Tour. D．Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. 2．According to the passage, which of the following statement is NOT true?

A．Visitors can watch the changing of the guard with the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. B．A Thames River Sightseeing Cruise can take you through the center of London.

C．You must have your helmet ready before joining the London Royal Parks Bike Tour.

D．Buckingham Palace Tour will offer an afternoon tea in a luxury hotel.

3．All the above tours are in London, except .

A．Buckingham Palace Tour B．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise