2019届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 24 Society课时练1 阅读理解提速练 北师大版选修8.doc

1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 24 Society 课时练 1 阅读理解提速练 阅读理解 A (2018 河北衡水中学高三一调 ) International Studies(BA 文学士 ) Key features Recognizes the “ global community” Has close connections with practical research Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups About the course The course focuses on the comple

2、x relations between nation states.It will provide more opportunity to study specific issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union ， third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of international bodies such as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO,

3、and the World Bank. The course applies theories to the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries.It provides students with a better knowledge of ways to solve international problems. Related courses BA (Hons) Community Management BA (Hons) Public Policy and Man

4、agement Employment possibilities International organizations International business Earth Science(BSc 理学士 ) Key features Based on key courses and the latest research findings Pays much attention to practical skills Offers chances for fieldwork About the course The demand and competition for natural

5、resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind.Graduates in Earth Science will play an 【 精品教育资源文库 】 important role in meeting this demand, and in how these natural resources will be used. The course covers geography and geology(地质学 ) You will carry out fieldwork in

6、the UK and possibly abroad, and in your final year complete a research project in an area of interest to you. Related courses BSc (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons) Geology Employment possibilities Mineral, oil, water or other related engineering industries 【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文 ， 主要介绍了两种学位课程的相关信息。 1 Internation

7、al Studies is a course in_ A international politics B international business C international bodies D international relations D 解析：细节理解题。根据课程一 About the course 部分第一段第一句 The course focuses on the complex relations between nation states.可知 ， International Studies课程的内容主要是关于国际关系的。故选 D。 2 After taking th

8、e course of International Studies, the students will_ A become practical and openminded B have a greater ability to discuss theories C know ways to settle problems between countries D have good jobs in any international organization C 解析：细节理解题。根据课程一 About the course 部分第二段第二句 It provides students wit

9、h a better knowledge of ways to solve international problems.可知 ，学完 International Studies 这门课程后 ， 学生可以学会解决国际问题的方法。故选 C。 3 Earth Science, as described in the second text， _ A is attractive because of the chance for fieldwork B pays more attention to theories than practical skills C is built on import

10、ant courses and the results of recent studies D encourages students to play a role in using natural resources C 解析：细节理 解题。根据课程二 Key features 部分 的 Based on key courses and the latest research findings 可知 ， Earth Science 课程建立在重要的课程和近期的研究成果之上。故选 C。 【 精品教育资源文库 】 4 The above two texts are most probably

11、written for the students who_ A are first year college students B have not yet chosen their course C want to study in the UK D are interested in practical study abroad B 解析：推理判断题。纵观全文可知 ， 文章除了介绍两种课程的特点之外 ， 还介绍了课程概述以及具体科目；由此可推知 ， 本文应该是为了给还没有做出具体选择的学生提供参考。故选 B。 B (2018 长郡中学新高三实验班选拔考试 )While beach vaca

12、tions may be a great way to take your mind off work， lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for peace on your vacation ， we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索 ) Lake Sevan Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia， in the G

13、egharkunik Province.It is the largest lake in Armenia， located 6， 234ft above sea level.Along the lake shore， there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake such as windsurfing， swimming and sunbathing.While there， do not forget to visit one of the f

14、amous cultural monuments， the Sevanavank monastery， and it offers a great view of the lake as well. Paravani Lake Paravani Lake， located 6， 801ft above sea level， is in the south of Georgia，near the Javakheti Plateau.At this level， altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to

15、adapt to it properly， or bring medication for altitude sickness.Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience.The lake is best known for fishing.Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes. Lake Cildir Lake Cildir is located in the Ardahan Province， east Turkey， n

16、ear the borders with Georgia and Armenia.It is a large freshwater lake of eastern Turkey， and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction.Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus.The lake freezes during late November.If the winter is not extremely cold， you can try some la

17、ke activities like ice skating and ice fishing. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 Lake Van Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list， the largest lake in Turkey.Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there.Its situated 5 ， 380ft above sea level， and unique to

18、many lakes around the world， the water is high in salt content. 【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了供人 们度假的好去处 高加索地区的一些湖泊。 5 If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake， you can go to_ A Lake Cildir B Paravani Lake C Lake Sevan D Lake Van C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “do not forget to visit o ne

19、of the famous cultural monuments， the Sevanavank monastery” 可知 ， 度假期间如果你想参观历史性建筑可以到 Lake Sevan。故选 C。 6 What is special about Lake Van? A Its water is high in salt. B It is a volcanic lake. C It is globally the largest lake. D It is surrounded by mountains. A 解析：细节理解题。根据第五段中的 “and unique to many lake

20、s around the world ，the water is high in salt content” 可知 ， Lake Van 的特色是湖水的盐度高。故选 A。 7 What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Paravani Lake? A Lack of medicine. B Volcano eruptions. C Altitude sickness. D Low temperature all the year. C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “At this level ， alt

21、itude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly， or bring medication for altitude sickness.” 可知 ， 在游览 Paravani Lake 时 ， 游客们最有可能面临的挑战就是高原反应。故选 C。 C (2018 山西八校第一次联考 )Ive been really lucky this year.Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France, but 【 精品教育

22、资源文库 】 I was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend.Now she is studying in Essen, a large city in Western Germany.I recently went to stay with her it was my first visit to Germany! Essen is a very large city.It has all the conveniences of any large city so I felt immediately at home.I l

23、oved the variety of shops, restaurants, shopping malls, cocktail bars, nightclubs, parks and even a lake.There is also a citywide network of trams, which makes getting around a piece of cake! I found the people to be really friendly, and most Germans speak very good English which made life easy for me.I was surprised by the casual attitude to alcohol in Germany, where it seems normal for people to drink beer on the street, or on the tram.My girlfriend and I visited two famous local cities， Dsse