【英语】2019届二轮复习阅读理解专题说明文类型10篇训练之二（22页word版答案含有解析） 22页

‎2019届二轮复习 阅读理解专题说明文类型10篇训练之二 ‎[一]‎ Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday created in 2010，held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.‎ Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to support small business owners and help fuel the economy by shopping at their favorite local stores.‎ Small businesses are critical to the nation’s economy. There were nearly 28 million small businesses in the United States last year. Over the past two decades，they created 65 percent of net new jobs. Their importance to local communities extends even further. For every $100 spent in locallyowned，independent stores，$68 returns to the community through taxes and other means.‎ ‎“Small business is the engine of job creation in the US economy，” said Ken Chenault，the CEO of American Express. “It is also among the sectors (领域) hardest hit by the economic crisis. By spreading the word about Small Business Saturday，we can help raise awareness about the critical role small businesses play in cities and towns across the country at a time when they need support the most.”‎ Mayor Bloomberg said，“Small businesses are the glue that holds communities together，and we’ve always sought new ways to support them—something that became even more important when the national economic downturn began. When Ken Chenault told me about his idea for Small Business Saturday，I jumped at the opportunity to participate. This year，if you have the opportunity to shop on the Saturday after Thanksgiving，make it a point to visit local small businesses. It really can make an enormous difference for merchants trying to succeed.”‎ Ken Chenault hopes that supporting local business will be more than ‎ just a oneday event. “When we invest in small businesses，we are investing in Main_Streets—the places that give our towns and cities a unique sense of place，” said Mr. Chenault. “By celebrating Small Business Saturday and shopping at independent businesses，everyone can play a part in strengthening our economy and supporting revitalization (复苏) on our Main Streets.”‎ ‎【语篇解读】　随着美国一个全新的购物假日的出现，小企业的重要性再次凸显。它的作用有目共睹，相关权威人士甚至把它看做是美国经济的基础 ‎1．We can know from the passage that Small Business Saturday________.‎ A．was created to protect the environment B．was started by American Express C．has a wide influence across America D．is supported by most holiday shoppers 解析　推理判断题。结合第四段第一句的内容以及第五段中的“When Ken Chenault told me about his idea for Small Business. Saturday”可推知，Small Business Saturday是由美国运通创立的。‎ 答案　B ‎2．Who will directly benefit from Small Business Saturday?‎ A．Individuals.　　　　　 B．Holiday shoppers.‎ C．Small business owners.　　 D．Big business owners.‎ 解析　推理判断题。结合第二段中的“to support small business owners”可推知，从Small Business Saturday中直接受益的是小企业主。‎ 答案　C ‎3．According to Ken Chenault，what are the bases of the US economy?‎ A．Families.　　 B．Communities.‎ C．Small businesses.　　 D．Big businesses.‎ 解析　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句的内容可知，Ken Chenault认为小企业是美国经济的基础。‎ 答案　C ‎4．What does “Main Streets” (in the last paragraph)refer to?‎ A．Small American businesses.‎ B．American towns and cities.‎ C．The US economies.‎ D．Big American companies.‎ 解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句前半部分的内容以及本段最后一句的内容可推知“Main Streets”指的是美国的小企业。‎ 答案　A ‎[二]‎ One of the founding fathers of the Internet has predicted the end of traditional television. Vint Cerf，who helped to build the Internet while working as a researcher in America，said that the television was approaching its “iPod moment”．‎ In the same way that people now download their favorite music onto their iPod，he said that viewers would soon be downloading most favorite programs onto their computers.“85% of all videos we watch are prerecorded，so you can set your system to download them all the time，” said Mr Cerf，who is now the vice president of Google，the world’s largest search engine. “You’re still going to need live television for certain things—like news，sporting events and emergencies—but increasingly it is going to be almost like the iPod.”‎ Although television on demand has not yet become a mainstream activity in the UK，the BBC，ITV and Channel 4 have all spent vast sums of money on technology which enables viewers to watch their favorite shows on their computers.‎ But some critics (批评人士)，including some Internet service providers，have warned that the Internet will collapse with millions of people downloading programs at the same time. Over the next four years，it is thought that the number of videos watched over the Internet will be four times as big as that. Broadband companies claim that the service will cause “traffic jams”，which will cost millions of pounds to get it to ‎ normal.‎ But Mr Cerf dismissed the warnings as “scare thoughts”，saying that critics had predicted 20 years ago that the Net would collapse when people all around the world started to use it all together. “In the past 30 years it’s increased a million times...We’re far from reaching the capacity，” he said，“It’s an understandable worry when they see huge amounts of information being moved around online.”‎ ‎【语篇解读】　随着网络技术的发展，传统的电视将有可能退出历史的舞台。‎ ‎1．What would happen to television according to Vint Cerf?‎ A．Television would come to an end.‎ B．Television would be replaced by the computer.‎ C．Viewers would prefer watching TV programs downloaded on their computers.‎ D．Most people would prefer the Internet to television.‎ 解析　细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“viewers would soon be downloading most favorite programs onto their computers.”可知，人们喜欢将最喜欢的节目下载到电脑上进行观看，因此选C。‎ 答案　C ‎2．“iPod moment” refers to the time when________.‎ A．people can enjoy the live broadcast of television B．people can download content to look at later C．all programs are recorded with careful plan D．the computer and television are closely combined 解析　推理判断题。根据第二段叙述可知，像把音乐下载到iPod一样，人们能将最喜欢的电视节目下载到电脑上，稍后观看，故B项正确。‎ 答案　B ‎3．According to the last paragraph，Mr Cerf held the idea that______.‎ A．the Internet will collapse with many people downloading programs at the same time B．the Net will collapse when people all around the world start to ‎ use it all together C．the Internet service will break down with many videos watched over the Internet D．people’s downloading TV programs on their computers won’t cause the collapse of the Internet 解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段内容尤其是第一句可知，Mr Cerf认为即使人们把电视节目下载到电脑中，也不会导致网络瘫痪。‎ 答案　D ‎[三]‎ Nowadays women appear to have a positive image of themselves as safer drivers than men.‎ In a survey done for insurer MetLife,51% of women said they drive more safely. The evidence is on their side：Men are 3.4 times more likely than women to get a ticket for careless driving and 3.1 times as likely to be punished for drunk driving. “Women are on average less aggressive and more law abiding (守法的) drivers，which leads to fewer accidents，” the report says. However，not all male drivers share the same opinion. Of the men surveyed by MetLife,39% claimed male drivers were safer. The findings did back them up on one point：automotive knowledge. The report showed that more men are familiar with current safety equipment such as electronic stability control，which helps prevent rollover accidents.‎ Auto safety unavoidably matters to Money. Insurance companies focus on what classes of drivers have the lowest dollar amounts of claims，and for now，that mainly includes women. In general，women pay about 9% less for auto insurance than men. A study by the website Insweb also showed that auto insurance rates are lower for women in most states. Among individual states，women get the greatest，advantage in Wyoming (where they pay 20% less)，South Dakota and Washington，D.C.，where their insurance costs are 16% lower.‎ ‎“More than 11,900 male drivers died in US traffic accidents in ‎ 2009，compared with just under 4,900 women drivers” according to the study. “Based on miles traveled，men died at a rate of 2.5 deaths per 100 million miles traveled，vs.1.7 deaths for women.”‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章通过列举一些数据说明现在女性司机似乎比男性司机开车更加安全。‎ ‎1．According to the study，female drivers________.‎ A．are more aggressive while driving B．are more interested in auto knowledge C．are more likely to stick driving laws D．are more familiar with safety equipment 解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Women are on average less aggressive and more law abiding (守法的) drivers.”可知，C项正确。‎ 答案　C ‎2．Insurance companies focus on female driver clients probably because they________.‎ A．cause more accidents on the road B．pay more money to the insurance companies C．take the most part of the insurance clients D．have the lowest amount of money on insurance claims 解析　推理判断题。根据第三段第一、二句话可知，对保险公司而言，机动车安全与钱息息相关的，越是安全的驾驶人员索赔就相应的越少，而与男性相比女性司机驾驶更为安全，所以深受保险公司的青睐。‎ 答案　D ‎3．We can infer from the passage that________.‎ A．men are 3.1 times more likely to get tickets than women B．all women in the USA pay the same for their auto insurance C．more female drivers die every year than male drivers D．women are generally safer drivers than the opposite gender 解析　细节理解题。根据第一段可知，女性司机相比男性司机而言驾驶更加安全，故选D。根据第二段中的“Men are 3.4 times more likely...to get ‎ a ticket...”可知，A项错误；根据第三段最后一句可知，B项错误；根据最后一段第一句可知，C项错误。‎ 答案　D ‎4．The writer mainly develops paragraphs by________.‎ A．giving examples 　　　 B．making comparisons C．drawing a conclusion 　　 D．presenting an argument 解析　推理判断题。根据文中第二至四段中的数据对比可知，作者将女性司机与男性司机进行比较，从而得出女性司机比男性司机更安全的结论，故选B。‎ 答案　B ‎[四]‎ With more and more cars on the road，traffic jams are inevitable. Traffic jams can lead to increased accidents as there are more cars，with more people trying to get to their destination，all the while getting worse. Although it's impossible to avoid traffic jams altogether，there are some tips you can follow to reduce the amount of time on the road.‎ Check for traffic jams before you leave. You can listen to the radio for traffic news，or check on the Internet to get uptominute information on traffic. If the route you want to take is heavy with traffic，you can choose another.‎ Look for a different route permanently. Most traffic jams occur on busy roads. Using country roads could see you avoiding a lot of traffic. Although the distance you may have to travel is further，it can work out quicker.‎ Set your car radio to receive traffic bulletins. Many new car stereo systems(汽车音响系统)are equipped with a radio system by which you can hear the traffic channel. This way you can get the latest traffic information and change your journey if necessary.‎ ‎________.Most traffic jams usually occur during rush hour，so try to avoid this time period if possible. Some jobs offer flexible working hours so that you can travel to work outside of rush hour. Some jobs even allow you to work from home so as to avoid commuting altogether. Ask your manager to see what you can do if traffic is a problem for you.‎ Use public transport alternatives where available. The easiest way to avoid traffic jams is to take buses or the underground instead of driving your own car. Not only will you avoid traffic jams but you will most likely be saving money as the cost of motoring rises.‎ ‎【语篇解读】 随着汽车数量的增加，城市的堵车现象日益严重，因此如何减少自己在路上花费的时间就显得非常重要。本文给我们提出了五条可行的建议。‎ ‎1．The underlined word“inevitable”in Paragraph 1 probably means________.‎ A．hard to accept B．impossible to avoid C．getting less serious D．seen everywhere 解析　词义猜测题。根据第一段的内容可知，路上的汽车越来越多，交通堵塞是不可避免的。inevitable意为“不可避免的，必然发生的。”‎ 答案　B ‎2．The author wrote the text in order to________.‎ A．explain why there are traffic jams B．tell the negative effects of traffic jams C．tell us what we can do on the road D．tell us how to save time on the road 解析　写作目的题。根据第一段的最后一句可知，作者写本文的目的是告诉读者如何做才能减少自己在路上花费的时间。‎ 答案　D ‎3．To get the latest traffic information，you could do the following except________.‎ A．surfing the Internet B．listening to the radio for traffic news C．listening to the traffic channel D．turning to other drivers for information 解析　推理判断题。根据第二、四段的信息可知，前三项均是获取最新交通信息的方式，D项文中并未提及。‎ 答案　D ‎4．Which of the following can be put in the blank in the text?‎ A．Choose a job that has flexible working hours B．Try traveling at different time C．Make friends with your manager D．Work from home 解析　段落大意题。根据第五段的内容可知，如果我们能够避开交通高峰，那么我们就可以避免交通堵塞。因此段落标题为：选择不同的时间开车上班或回家。‎ 答案　B ‎[五]‎ A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism，a twentieth century disease，affects people from different ages. They surf the Net，use emails and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer，and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop，and it affects their lives.‎ Ten years ago，no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. This obsessional behavior has affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log on computers and spend long hours at different websites.‎ They become hooked on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation. They spend all free time surfing and don’t concentrate on homework，so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the ‎ websites，they hang out there. Moreover，this addiction to websites influences their social life.‎ They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends. The relation with their friends changes. The virtual life becomes more important than their real life. They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.‎ Because of the change in their behavior，they begin to keep themselves apart from society and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer，they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　网瘾在全球迅速蔓延，成为世纪通病，影响着不同年龄的人群。‎ ‎1．The author’s attitude towards weboholism is that of being________.‎ A．optimistic　 B．disapproving C．positive 　　 D．acceptable 解析　作者态度题。结合第一段后半部分提到的网瘾的不良影响可知，作者对网瘾持不赞成的态度。另外，第三、四、五段的内容都是线索提示。‎ 答案　B ‎2．What is the main idea of the passage?‎ A．The influence of weboholism. ‎ B．The advantage of weboholism.‎ C．The popularity of weboholism.‎ D．The cause of weboholism.‎ 解析　主旨大意题。文章第一段开门见山地阐述了网瘾的危害，然后从不同方面详细阐述了它造成的不良影响，所以A项最能概括文章大义。‎ 答案　A ‎3．What does the underlined word “obsessional” in the second paragraph most probably mean?‎ A．Attractive.　　 B．Professional.‎ C．Addictive.　　 D．Potential.‎ 解析　词义猜测题。第二段最后一句提到青少年和大学生可能会登录电脑，在不同的网站上花费很长的时间，由此可推知“obsessional”的意思是“痴迷的，上瘾的”，与“addictive”同义。‎ 答案　C ‎4．We can infer from the passage that________.‎ A．weboholism has the greatest effect on teenagers B．students can hardly balance real and virtual life C．people are addicted to games on the Internet D．virtual life is more vivid and attractive anyway 解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三句“The virtual life becomes more important than their real life.”以及最后一段第一句中的“they begin to keep themselves apart from society and live with their virtual friends”可推知，学生们几乎不能平衡真实生活和虚拟生活。‎ 答案　B ‎[六]‎ For my grandmother’s 70th birthday，my family and I visited South Korea. While there，I was attentive to Korean high schools and students.‎ I was surprised by how different Korea’s public high schools are from America’s. Korean high schools can be allgirls，allboys or coed (男女同校的) unlike our standard coed high schools. There are three grades：“go 1(10th)”，“go 2(11th)” and “go 3(12th)”．“Go” is the first syllable of the word “godeunghakkyo”，which，simply translated，is “high school”．‎ In America，unless you want to go to a private school，you don’t have to take an entrance exam.In Korea，however，students must take a test to get in because of the many choices of schools.‎ Another difference I couldn’t help but notice was the students’‎ ‎ appearance. With very few exceptions，all wear uniforms. A name tag (标牌) with the student’s name，grade and homeroom number must also be worn. Girl’s skirts can’t be above the upper part of the knee，and it is forbidden to dye(染) your hair or wear accessories (装饰品) except small earrings. There are strict regulations for appearance to achieve neatness，and it seems the only freedom students have is with their choices of hair style，socks and shoes.‎ The final difference was the setup of the classes. There may be 40 students in a classroom，but the number can be less or even more，depending on the population of the town or city. Although there are many students per classroom，they are very close，which I think is a result of not changing classrooms for different subjects. There are no levels in the subjects and the teachers are the ones who switch classrooms. They just have tenminute breaks between subjects. In each class，students are ranked by their grades. This causes strict competition，and Korean students do a lot of studying. To help them，all schools have extra study classes after school. One other fact that helped me appreciate living in America is that Koreans have school on Saturdays. Although it’s only a half day，I think I speak for most Americans when I say we could never imagine ourselves in school on a Saturday.‎ Korea’s public high schools are clearly different from America’s. I had imagined them to be just like our schools，but now I have a clear picture of how different they are.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文主要介绍了在作者眼中韩国高中和美国高中的不同之处。‎ ‎1．How many main differences are mentioned between Korea’s public high school and America’s?‎ A．3.　　 B．4.‎ C．5.　　 D．6.‎ 解析　细节理解题。本文主要说明了美国和韩国高中的不同点，作者采用的总分总的文章结构，第二、三、四、五这四段分别说明他们的不同之处，总共有4处。‎ 答案　B ‎2．It seems that the writer________.‎ A．is familiar with the education system of high schools in Korea B．is fond of Korean students’ appearance C．prefers the high school life of America to the one of Korea D．feels it common to have lessons on weekends 解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中倒数第二句中“One other fact that helped me appreciate living in America...”可知，作者喜欢在美国中学的生活，因为韩国高中星期六还要去学校，而美国不用。‎ 答案　C ‎3．What does the underlined word “setup” in paragraph 5 probably mean?‎ A．Arrangement.　　 B．Size.‎ C．Number.　　 D．Outline.‎ 解析　词义猜测题。第一句话为本段的中心句。根据其后的内容可知，本段主要介绍了韩、美两国高中在班级人数、作息等方面组织(方式)、安排的不同之处，因此选A。‎ 答案　A ‎4．According to the rules，the students of Korea can________.‎ A．go to different high schools without exams B．wear any clothes except uniforms at school C．attend different classes as they like D．have different hair styles ‎ 解析　细节理解题。根据第四段的最后一句话“...it seems the only freedom students have is with their choices of hair style，socks and shoes.”可知，韩国学生唯一的自由就是可以选择发型、袜子、鞋子，故答案选D，即他们可以有不同的发型。‎ 答案　D ‎[七]‎ ‎“Reconstituted” families are more and more common in the UK.‎ Steve and Debbie got married in 2001 and had two children，Lily and Alex. Unfortunately，Steve and Debbie’s marriage didn’t work out and they got divorced in 2006.The children live with Debbie. In 2008，Debbie remarried. Her new husband，Martin，has three children from his previous marriage and they visit Debbie，Martin，Lily and Alex at weekends. In addition，Debbie is pregnant with her third child. She’s expecting a boy who will be a halfbrother to Lily and Alex and also to Martin’s three other children.‎ Confused？Debbie’s family arrangements might have seemed strange 30 years ago but nowadays this kind of “reconstituted” family is increasingly common in the UK. Almost half of all marriages in Britain end in divorce and over 40% of marriages are remarriages. More than 10% of all British children live with one birth parent and a stepparent—a parent who isn’t their biological mother or father. The traditional “nuclear” family of two parents and their children is not so traditional any more.‎ What does all of this mean for parents in these “reconstituted” families？“There are difficulties and challenges，” says Debbie. “Different families have different routines and it can be difficult for children to move between their two families. Birthdays and holidays can be tricky. Where do the children go？Who should they spend their time with？Also，when my children are naughty it can be difficult for Martin to tell_them_off. Things that might be simple in a traditional family can be a bit more complicated.”‎ And how about the children？Martin’s eldest child，Ella，is 12.“I like my two families，” she says. “I live with my mum but visit my dad quite often and I’m happy that my mum and dad get along OK. They’re not married any more but it’s good that they can still be friends.” Of course divorce and separation are never easy but many families in the UK ‎ are finding ways to make family life work in new ways.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文介绍了英国出现越来越多的重组家庭这一社会现象。‎ ‎5．Why did Steve and Debbie get separated?‎ A．They couldn’t support the children.‎ B．They couldn’t get along well.‎ C．They were both out of work.‎ D．They had serious economic problems.‎ 解析　考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Unfortunately，Steve and Debbie’s marriage didn’t work out and they got divorced in 2006.”可知，Steve和Debbie由于感情破裂而无法维系婚姻，并非因为经济问题或双双失业，更不是因为养不起孩子。‎ 答案　B ‎6．We can learn from the text that a “nuclear” family ________.‎ A．has two birth parents and their children B．has two birth parents and only one child C．is traditional but complicated D．doesn’t have any children 解析　考查细节理解。根据第三段最后一句“The traditional ‘nuclear’ family of two parents and their children is not so traditional any more.”可知答案为A项。‎ 答案　A ‎7．What do the underlined words “tell them off” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?‎ A．make them annoyed 　　　 B．send them to school C．let out their secrets 　　　 D．talk angrily to them 解析　考查词义猜测。根据画线部分前面的“when my children are naughty”和第四段的最后一句“Things that might be simple in a traditional family can be a bit more complicated.”并结合生活常识可推知，由于Martin是孩子的继父，所以不能够对他们大声呵斥。tell sb. off意为“责骂、斥责某人”。‎ 答案　D ‎8．What’s the text mainly about?‎ A．The difference between “marriage” and “remarriage”．‎ B．More and more people get divorced in the UK.‎ C．“Reconstituted” families are becoming more and more in the UK.‎ D．The marriage situation is becoming severe. ‎ 解析　考查主旨大意。根据文章首句和全文内容可知，本文意在介绍英国出现越来越多的重组家庭这一社会现象，故答案为C项。‎ 答案　C ‎[八]‎ Having good etiquette (礼节) at the workplace is very important to be a favorite in an office. However，it’s observed that many people aren’t aware of the workplace etiquette and this creates a very bad impression in the office. So it’s important to know some workplace etiquette tips.‎ Among all the workplace etiquette guidelines，the most important is to be punctual to your office. Though going late due to an emergency is okay，habitual late comers are never appreciated in any organization. By arriving at your office on time，you show that you’re aware of your responsibilities and have respect for the organization. In case you feel that you would be late，call the concerned authority and report the matter to him or her.‎ Also，a proper knowledge of the workplace email etiquette is a must. In the official emails，you need to mention the subject concisely，while at the same time include all the important details which are to be shared. You should use good and grammatically correct language while writing emails.‎ A knowledge of telephone etiquette in the workplace is very important as well. While talking on the telephone，be polite and listen to what ‎ they’re saying carefully. Only then should you say what you feel. Speak in a voice which would be heard clearly at the other end.‎ The workplace guidelines are important even while you’re dining or celebrating with your coworkers. If you get a call in between，receive it after you’re permitted by the others by saying “excuse me”．Don’t talk loudly while eating. Greet people well and try to make them feel comfortable while being in your company.‎ These guidelines will help you become the best employee of a company. All the best!‎ ‎【语篇解读】　在工作中要想成为办公室里受欢迎的人，有好的礼节是很重要的。本文介绍了在工作中应注意的一些礼节。‎ ‎1．Why should you try to be punctual?‎ A．To prove you are not a habitual late comer.‎ B．To respect the rules of the organization.‎ C．To show that you are a responsible worker.‎ D．To win other workers’ respect.‎ 解析　细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，准时上班一是表明你意识到了你的责任，二是表明你对这个团体的尊重，因此应选择C。‎ 答案　C ‎2．How should you write an official email?‎ A．Write the subject clearly and simply.‎ B．Include all the details in the email.‎ C．Make the language as beautiful as possible.‎ D．Make emails as brief as possible.‎ 解析　细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，电子邮件应主题简洁并包含所有重要的细节，因此选择A。‎ 答案　A ‎3．Which of the following is considered NOT acceptable about making phone calls in the workplace?‎ A．Using polite language.‎ B．Listening with patience and care.‎ C．Speaking clearly.‎ D．Answering a call whenever it comes in.‎ 解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句可知，无论什么时候来电话都接是不被接受的行为。‎ 答案　D ‎4．In the writer’s opinion，workplace etiquette________.‎ A．is easy to master B．is considered important by all employees C．can be helpful in doing your work well D．will bring you good luck and good salaries 解析　推理判断题。综合全文尤其是第一段和最后一段内容可知，工作中的礼节有助于做好工作。‎ 答案　C ‎[九]‎ Eight days for just ￥12,000 ‎ Departure time：May，October 2012‎ Includes：‎ ‎● Return flights from 6 China’s airports to Naples ‎● Return airport to hotel transport ‎● Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3star Hotel Nice ‎● Breakfast ‎● The service of guides ‎● Government taxes Join us for a wonderful holiday in one of the Europe’s most wonderful corners—Naples in Italy if you want to have a nice time in a beautiful small quiet place. The ancient Romans called the city “happy land” with attractive coastline，colorful towns，splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea. Your best choice for a truly memorable holiday!‎ Choose between the peaceful traditional villages of Sant’‎ ‎ Agata，setting on a hillside six miles away from Sorrento，or the more lively and wellknown international resort town of Sorrento，with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.‎ Breathtaking scenery，famous sights and European restaurants everywhere. From the mysterious Isle of Capri to the hunting ruins of Pompeii，and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts (度假胜地) of Positano，Sorrento and Ravello，the area is a feast for the eyes！Join us，and you won’t be disappointed!‎ Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice. A single room，another ￥2,000.A group of ten college students，￥10,000 for each.‎ Like to know more？Telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd. on：0845 226 7788(All calls charge at local rates)．‎ ‎【语篇解读】　优美的海岸，缤纷的城镇，绚烂的风景，温暖的海水……神奇的意大利之旅将带给你难忘的享受、永恒的记忆。还在犹豫什么呢？赶快报名参加吧！‎ ‎1．All the following are included in the price of ￥12,000 EXCEPT________.‎ A．transport between airport and hotel ‎ B．telephone calls made by tourists C．the service of guides to tourists ‎ D．a double room for every two tourists 解析　细节理解题。根据“Includes”中的“Return airport to hotel transport” “The service of guides”和倒数第二段第一句“Price based on two tourists sharing a double room at the Hotel Nice.”可知，A、C、D均包括在内，但不包括游客打电话的费用，故选B。‎ 答案　B ‎2．If you don’t like sharing a room with others，you have to pay________.‎ A．￥12,000 　　 B．￥10,000‎ C．￥2,000 　　 D．￥14,000 ‎ 解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“A single room，another ￥2,000.”可知住单间需要另外支付2 000元，由此可推断游客需要在原来的价格上再多付2 000元，即14 000元。‎ 答案　D ‎ ‎3．If you like to visit historical sites，which of the following is your best choice?‎ A．Amalfi.　　 B．Sant’ Agata.‎ C．Pompeii.　　 D．Sorrento.‎ 解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段第二句中的“the hunting ruins of Pompeii”可推知意大利古城庞贝是狩猎遗址，由此可推断它是历史名胜。‎ 答案　C ‎4．Who is the advertisement intended for?‎ A．Potential tourists.　　 B．College students.‎ C．Government officers.　　　 D Old people 解析　推理判断题。结合文章中提到的费用、出发日期、服务项目、景点介绍以及联系方式等可推测本文的宣传对象是潜在的游客。‎ 答案　A ‎[十]‎ Parents are creating an “I want it now” generation by indulging children’s every demand at Christmas，say experts. Youngsters are becoming increasingly selfish，claim the education analysts.‎ Consumersavvy children are forcing their families into racking up huge debts and risk becoming spoilt and dissatisfied in the future.‎ Behavioural consultant Chris Calland said，“Parents are desperate to make Christmas into a magical fairy tale for their kids. There’s nothing wrong with that as such. The problem arises when it means always giving into all our children’s demands—even if they are beyond our price range or not ageappropriate.”‎ Ms Calland，who runs “Santa Says No” style sessions with colleague ‎ Nicky Hutchinson，added，“Many of us go into so much debt providing the gifts our children want that we spend the rest of the year paying off the bills. Yet so often the parcels we’ve carefully wrapped，once opened，are just pushed away because the very thing our little boy or girl was once so desperate for，they have now lost interest in.” ‎ Ms Calland and Ms Hutchinson have drawn up a list of guidelines to help parents manage their offspring’s Christmas lists this year. They say that adults can actually improve their relationships with their children by resisting “pester (纠缠) power”．‎ Ms Calland said，“All too often we say yes because we want an easier life when the fact is that we’re only building up problems for the future. We are helping create a generation of youngsters who are blind to the needs of others and the necessity of hard work.” ‎ ‎ “Children learn fast—if we sometimes change our mind，they quickly realise it might be worth lying on the floor and screaming for it. Make sure you and your partner are working together on this.Be consistent. And try not to get caught up in competition with other families or friends.”‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是时文阅读。由于父母对孩子圣诞节的要求无限制地满足，产生了“I want it now”一代。‎ ‎5．What is the main problem with the “I want it now” generation?‎ A．They are quite selfcentered.‎ B．They like to live in fairy tales.‎ C．They waste a lot of money on gifts. ‎ D．They can’t keep their interest in gifts.‎ 解析　细节理解题。从第一段最后一句中的“Youngsters are becoming increasingly selfish”以及倒数第二段中的“a generation of youngsters who are blind to the needs of others”可知“ I want it now”一代很自私、以自我为中心。‎ 答案　A ‎6．What is probably the aim of “Santa Says No” style sessions?‎ A．To advise on how to wrap gifts properly.‎ B．To keep children’s interest in the gifts.‎ C．To tell parents how to say no to children’s demands.‎ D．To advise parents on what gifts to buy for children.‎ 解析　推理判断题。根据第四、五段内容可知，“Santa Says No” style sessions的目的是教父母如何对孩子的无限制的要求说不。‎ 答案　C ‎ ‎7．According to the passage，we can infer that Ms Calland intends to________.‎ A．analyze children’s behavior B．give advice to parents C．introduce a new generation ‎ D．give her support to parents 解析　推理判断题。综合分析Mr Calland的话可知，Ms Calland在本文中为父母提出了不要满足孩子的一切要求的建议。‎ 答案　B ‎8．Ms Calland would agree that parents should________.‎ A．buy nothing for children at Christmas B．choose gifts carefully for children C．let children choose their own gifts D．avoid competing with others ‎ 解析　细节理解题。从最后一段最后一句“And try not to get caught up in competition with other families or friends”可知答案为D。‎ 答案　D