题组层级快练(十五)
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Great Escapes
Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks is the best place for your authentic winter Alaskan adventure. Come and enjoy the northern lights and awesome ice sculptures. Ski and then relax your body in hot springs. Please note: Each year in November and December, flights to Fairbanks are busy. Book your tickets as early as possible. For more information, please call 1—800—327—5774.
RiverBarge Excursion Lines, Inc.
Experience an Unforgettable journey from rivers to shores, sharing America's stories on the relaxing 196-guest R/B River Explorer. Please note: RiverBarge Excursion Lines provides each passenger with a mug(有柄大杯)for your use around the ship. Using your mug helps to save water. Also, room towels are changed every other day unless you request otherwise. For more information, please call 1—800—462—2743.
Estes Park, Colorado
Estes Park, Colorado is the base camp for amazing adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park. Explore the Colorado Rockies. See real wildlife. Enjoy world-class hiking. Whether you are planning a
romantic weekend or the family vacation of a lifetime. Estes Park has the events and activities to create the perfect escape from everyday life. So, go ahead. Start planning today to experience Estes Park tomorrow. For more information, please call 1—800—443—7837.
Smoky Hill Museum, Salina, KS
Each time you visit the Smoky Hill Museum, a new story inspires you. Kid-friendly activities, changing exhibits, fun family activities ... —all free of charge. The Museum Store offers Kansas cards, food items, toys and more. Free admission: Tuesdays—Fridays: Noon—6:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and major holidays. For more information, please call 1-877-725-4625. 1. When is the best time to visit Fairbanks? A. Spring. C. Autumn.
B. Summer. D. Winter.
2. What do we know about RiverBarge Excursion Lines? A. It runs every other day. B. Tickets for it are hard to get. C. It operates in an eco-friendly way. D. Water shortage is affecting its business.
3. Which number can a visitor call if he or she wants to see wild animals? A. 1-800-327-5774. C. 1-800-443-7837.
B. 1-800-462-2743. D. 1-877-725-4625.
答案与解析
【文章大意】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了四处旅游之地。 1. 答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据“Fairbanks,AK”部分中的“your authentic winter Alaskan adventure ...; Each year in November and December, flights to Fairbanks are busy”等信息可知,冬季是游览Fairbanks的绝佳时间。 2. 答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据“RiverBarge Excursion Lines,Inc.”部分中的“Please note ... unless you request otherwise”可知,RiverBarge Excursion Lines非常注重环保,故C项正确。 3. 答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据“Estes Park, Colorado”部分中的“See real wildlife”及“For more information, please call 1-800-443-7837”等信息可知,C项正确。 Ⅱ. 完形填空
How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there. __1__ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my __2__ zone. Around 7 p. m. it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had __3__ in my seat. I woke up with a(n)__4__ to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut. __5__ unusual during heavy rains. “Conductor Sahab, can I get a __6__ for myself here? I'm new to the place,” I heard myself ask __7__. “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We __8__ to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?” he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a __9__ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile __10__ me. “I'm Sawant, from the next town. The bus __11__ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why don't you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.” I thanked him from my heart and accepted his __12__. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30 p.m.. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great __13__ to make my stay comfortable. I was __14__ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot __15__ and a comfortable bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor (恩人) came to __16__ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was __17__ dark. I made it __18__ the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I __19__ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawant remained __20__. Perhaps I had got his name wrong. My only regret: I could not thank him again.
1. A. Excited C. Worried 2. A. home C. comfort 3. A. knocked off C. turned off 4. A. start C. ear
5. A. Something C. Everything 6. A. seat C. ticket 7. A. sadly C. nervously 8. A. come C. need 9. A. sudden C. real 10. A. waved C. greeted 11. A. stops C. leaves
B. Interested D. Annoyed B. school D. dilemma B. dropped off D. nodded off B. jump D. eye B. Anything D. Nothing B. room D. map B. quickly D. surprisingly B. get D. ask B. soft D. warm B. welcomed D. shook B. arrives D. drives