单元强化练(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2019·太原模拟)
Urban Transportation in Canada
Public transportation & Transit passes
All cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one or more modes of transportation(bus，subway，train，etc.)．The bus is the most common form of urban transportation in Canada.To use public transportation，you must purchase a ticket or a transit pass.Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period(one month or more)．They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.
Transportation for people with disabilities
Public transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities.In many cities and towns，there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility，such as specially equipped buses.You can find out about these services in the same way you would learn more about other public transportation options.
Etiquette(礼仪) on public transportation
When taking public transportation such as a bus or train，it is important to understand the unspoken rules of conduct in the shared space.Here are a few things to note：
◆Be polite and respectful to others around you.For example，maintain an appropriate noise level when talking or making a phone call.
◆If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle，keep it close to you，preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.
◆Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself.Sometimes public transit can become very crowded，but it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space.
◆Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了加拿大的公共交通方式和交通卡、公共交通为残疾人提供的服务及在公共交通工具上应注意的一些礼仪。
1．What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying tickets?
A．Safer trips.
B．Longer service hours.
C．Lower costs. D．More use of transport.
C [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period(one month or more)．They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often”可知，交通卡可以在特定时间段内无限次使用，因此如果经常使用公共交通工具的话，使用交通卡(transit passes)会更便宜，故选C项。] 2．How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?
A．By running special transport services. B．By offering fewer transportation options. C．By limiting their mobility on city buses. D．By providing free rides in towns and cities.
A [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In many cities and towns，there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility，such as specially equipped buses”可知，交通系统可以为残疾人提供特殊的交通服务，故选A项。] 3．What is considered impolite on public transportation?
A．Lowering your speaking voice. B．Placing backpacks at your feet. C．Staying close to other passengers. D．Having your proof of payment at hand.
C [细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Avoid pushing or touching others in order to make more room for yourself”及“it is important to keep calm and give others appropriate personal space”可知，在公共交通工具上要避免触碰到他人，为他人留出适当的个人空间，因此C项(和其他乘客靠得很近)是不礼貌的，故选C项。]
B
(2019·广州检测)At first sight，Alma Deutscher，a thirteen-year-old girl from England appears to be like any other typical preteen.She loves to skip rope，read and play with her younger sister.But this modest youngster，who composed her first musical work at age six，first short opera at age seven，and first full-length opera based on Cinderella at age ten，is anything but average.Though her parents downplay her extraordinary talent，young Alma is being described as“little Mozart”by the music world.
Alma's operatic take on the classic fairy tale，which she began writing at age eight，has a slight twist.Her Cinderella is a musician who meets her Prince Charming through a song.“In my Cinderella，she sings the beginning of a ballad—but at midnight she flees.Eventually，the prince finds her after asking all
the maidens of the land to sing the end of the ballad.”
The opera was first performed in Vienna，Austria on December 29，2016，where the eleven-year-old girl skillfully switched between the piano and the violin and received enthusiastic reviews.The young genius has since performed two new piano works，once in Australia and the other in China.
While this may appear to be a lot for someone so young，Alma is not worried.She says，“Of course I have to work hard.But all children have to work hard for exams，and at least when I work hard，I work hard for something incredibly exciting，like seeing my whole opera put on.”
Alma's musical talent first came to light before she could even talk.Her parents recall that as an 18-month-old toddler，she was able to hum a perfect version of the children's rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
However，Alma's abilities only gained international attention in 2012，after a family friend posted a video online comparing her to Mozart.The family was suddenly swamped with media and Alma became an overnight star，dubbed“little Mozart”．This nickname makes her parents unhappy because they believe it puts added pressure on the young girl.They would instead prefer her to be called “a composer and musician”．
Alma does not want to be compared to the famous artist either，saying“There was only one Mozart，and I prefer to be little Alma.”Regardless of what she calls herself，the thirteen-year-old is changing the world of music forever!
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。13岁的Alma有音乐天赋，18个月时就能哼唱《一闪一闪小星星》，6岁时创作了她的第一部音乐作品，7岁时创作了第一部短歌剧，被人们誉为“小莫扎特”。 4．What do we know about Alma Deutscher?
A．She comes from a famous musical family.
B．She showed a great musical talent from a young age. C．She regularly performs the classical music of Mozart. D．She has adapted some famous works of classical music.
B [细节理解题。根据第一段的第三句“But this modest youngster，who composed her first musical work at age six，first short opera at age seven，and first full-length opera based on Cinderella at age ten，is anything but average”可知，Alma Deutscher自小便显示出了惊人的音乐天赋，故B项正确。] 5．How did Alma get to be widely known?
A．Through an online video. B．By performing on television.
2020版新一线高考英语译林版一轮复习单元强化练2含解析
