高考英语阅读理解(时文广告)题20套(带答案)及解析

高考英语阅读理解(时文广告)题20套(带答案)及解析

一、高中英语阅读理解时文广告类

1．阅读理解

Various cultural activities always take place on campus in springy March. This year, the Office of Student Affairs is going to organize the South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival to present cultures of these two regions across the board---the opening ceremony, food and cultural booths, talks and workshops, and many others. Don't be spoilt for choice!

Local South and Southeast Asian Market

The Cultural Square will be transformed into a local market where diverse South and Southeast Asian cultures meet. Visitors can taste local food, meet the locals and experience some local ways of life, so remember to drop into this wonderful marketplace!

Date:6&7 March 2019（Wednesday&Thursday）

Time:12:00-14:30

Venue: Cultural Square, Main Campus

Tofu Making Workshop

Soft or firm, salty or sweet, steamed or fried, tofu is well-known for its nice taste and good nutrition. It plays an important role in East Asian and Southeast Asian food culture, so we may well have eaten it, but do you know how it is made? Here comes a chance for you to try your hand at making this widely enjoyed food!

Date:10 March 2019(Sunday)

Time:15:00-16:30

Venue Room 201B, 2/F WS Centre

Fee: $ 100

An Introduction to Dandiya Raas

Dandiya Rass, a traditional folk dance of India, is associated with scenes of Holi, which is a famous spring festival known as the festival of colors. At this workshop, our Indian students will introduce the dance to the participants by dancing together and feel the soul of their unique music culture.

Date:13 March 2019(Wednesday)

Time:18:30-20:30

Venue: Room 502, WFY Building

Quota:20(First come, first served )

Thai Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong, or Water Lantern Festival, is a widely celebrated occasion in Thailand where people pray for good things for the year ahead. In this workshop, participants can try their hand at making their own krathong under the guidance of Thai students !

Date:14 March 2019(Thursday)

Time:18:30-20:30

Venue :L-LOUNGE,3/F YIA

Quota :20(First come, first served )

（1）These activities above are aimed to___________.

A.introduce several traditional festivals

B.pray for good things for the coming year

C.spread cultures of some Asian countries

D.promote exchanges of some local dances

（2）If you are free after 3 pm on Wednesday, you can go to___________.

A.Tofu Making Workshop

B.Thai Loy Krathong Festival

C.An Introduction to Dandiya Raas

D.Local South and Southeast Asian Market

（3）What can we know from the text?

A.All the cultural activities are accessible free of charge.

B.All the activities don't limit the number of participants.

C.Loy Krathong is held to express thanks to the ancestors.

D.Dandiya Raas is linked with scenes of the well-known festival Holi.

【答案】（1）C

（2）C

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个校园文化节。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“This year, the Office of Student Affairs is going to organize the South and Southeast Asian Cultural Festival to present cultures of these two regions across the board”可知这四个校园文化节的目的是为了展现南亚和东南亚文化，故选C。（2）考查细节理解。根据 An Introduction to Dandiya Raas部分中的“Date:13 March 2019(Wednesday)Time:18:30-20:30”可知An Introduction to Dandiya Raas是在周三下午3点以后举行，故选C。

（3）考查细节理解。根据 An Introduction to Dandiya Raas部分中的“Dandiya Rass, a traditional folk dance of India, is associated with scenes of Holi, which is a famous spring festival known as the festival of colors.”可知Dandiya Rass与Holi场景相关，所以选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

2．阅读理解

The Museum of Eton Life

The Museum of Eton Life brings alive various aspects of the Eton experience across six centuries. It is housed in an undercroft (地窖) below College Hall, a space that was used to store beer for the scholarship boys until the early 20th century. Established as a museum in 1985, it now houses permanent and temporary displays exploring life at Eton College.

In 2016, the museum launched a new permanent display showcasing materials which illustrate the boarding life of boys at the school in the 21st century. There is also an annually changing display exploring new and different stories and presenting rarely seen objects from the collection. Visitors can discover Eton s history and traditions, famous Old Etonians (from poets to, Prime

Ministers) and sports including the Wall Came, as well as find out about what and where pupils learn, eat and live.

Access and Enquiries

Opening hours: Sunday afternoons 2:30 —5 :00 pm.

Please contact the Museum Officer to arrange an appointment to visit the museum outside opening hours or to enquire about this collection.

The museum is located in Brewhouse Yard, accessed from Eton High Street via Baldwin's Shore. Please check the access page for further details on opening times. The museums may close due to holidays or exceptional circumstances.

Please access the Collections Learning page for more information.

（1）When was the museum started?

A.Six centuries ago.

B.In 1985.

C.In the early 20th century,

D.In 2016.

（2）What do you learn about the exhibits?

A.They explore different aspects of Eton Life.

B.They are a collection of old objects of Eton.

C.They are changed for new ones every year.

D.They are materials about 0ld Etonians.

（3）How can a visitor get access outside opening hours?

A.He can go any time on Sundays.

B.By walking in via Baldwin's Shore.

C.He'll have to make an appointment.

D.By showing Collections Learning page.

【答案】（1）B

（2）A

（3）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了伊顿公学博物馆的相关内容，以及如何进行参观。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Established as a museum in 1985, it now houses permanent and temporary displays exploring life at Eton College. ”伊顿公学博物馆建于1985年，现为伊顿公学探索生活的永久性和临时性的展览场所，可知，伊顿公学博物馆建于1985年。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Visitors can discover Eton s history and traditions, famous Old Etonians ( from poets to, Prime Ministers) and sports including the Wall Came, as well as find out about what and wher e pupils learn, eat and live. ”游客可以发现伊顿公学的历史和传统，著名的老伊顿人（从诗人到总理）和包括Wall Came在内的体育,以及了解学生们学习、饮食和生活的地方)可知，游客可以在伊顿公学博物馆探索伊顿生活的各个方面，故选A。

（3）考查细节理解。根据倒数第四段中的“ Please contact the Museum Officer to arrange an

appointment to visit the museum outside opening hours or to enquire about this collection.”请联络博物馆职员安排在开放时间以外参观博物馆的预约或查询有关藏品，可知，游客如果要在非开放时间参观，需要联系博物馆职员进行预约。故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

3．阅读理解

A.A whole holiday.

B.At least six weeks.

C.A whole term.

D.At least one day.

（2）What do we know about tuition fees?

A.They must be fully paid.

B.They stay the same every year.

C.They vary with the number of days attended.

D.They can't be paid with the refundable deposit.

（3）In which section of a school's brochure might the text appear?

A.Study Tips.

B.Application Procedures.

C.Terms and Conditions.

D.Frequently Asked Questions.

【答案】（1）B

（2）A

（3）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一所学校的入学及学校政策、退学、押金和学费等细则条款。

（1）考查细节理解。根据2. Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian部分中的“If a parent/guardian desires to withdraw a child for any reason from the school, that parent/ guardian shall give a minimum of six weeks written withdrawal notice to the School. ”如家长/监护人因任何原因欲将子女退学，须最少提前六星期向学校发出书面退学通知，可知退学通知书应至少提前六周发出。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据4. Fees部分中的“A full term's tuition must be paid for any term during which the pupil is in attendance regardless of the number of days attended. ”无论学生上课的天数多少，在任何学期，都必须支付一个学期的学费，可知学费必须全额支付。故选A。

（3）考查推理判断。纵观全文可知，本文介绍了一所学校的入学及学校政策、退学、押金和学费等细则条款。可知文章最有可能出现在学校宣传册的条款及细则部分。故选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息。并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

4．阅读理解

Dear young poets, TIME For Kids has a challenge for you: Write a rhyming poem and enter it in the TFK Poetry Contest. It must be a poem that does not copy another poet's works.

How to enter: This contest will begin 12 pm on April 14, 2019 and will end 12 pm on June 14, 2019. To enter online, visit https://www.sodocs.net/doc/fc13641018.html,/2019poetrycontest and follow instructions to submit the following: (a) an original and previously unpublished poem; (b) the entrant's first name only and e-mail address; (c) a parent's e-mail address. Limit one entry per person or e-mail account.

Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to contest theme (25%). Winners will be notified by e-mail during the month of July and must respond within five days.

Eligibility (参赛资格)：Open to legal citizens of the United States who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry.

Prizes: Our judge will select four semifinalists, from whom one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from Kenn

Nesbitt. All the semifinalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $ 275. The semifinalists' poems will be published at https://www.sodocs.net/doc/fc13641018.html,.

（1）How long will the Poetry Contest last?

A. One month.

B. Two months.

C. Three months.

D. Four months.（2）What does the Poetry Contest value most?

A.Whether the poem is novel.

B.Whether the poem is humorous.

C.Whether the poem is written in rhyme

D.Whether the poem is suitable for the contest theme.

（3）What can the finalists get?

A.A $ 275 bonus.

B.An online class visit.

C.The position of assistant editor.

D.A signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing.

【答案】（1）B

（2）A

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一项由TIME For Kids举办的诗歌比赛：如何参赛，如何评判，参赛者资格，如何评选获奖等相关信息。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“This contest will begin 12 pm on April 14, 2019 and will end 12 pm on June 14, 2019.”本次比赛将于2019年4月14日下午12点开始，2019年6月14日下午12点结束。可知，此次比赛历时2个月。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nes bitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to contest theme (25%).”所有参赛作品将由诗人Kenn Nesbitt根据以下标准进行评判:创造力和原创性(50%)，语言和韵律的使用(25%)和主题的适当性(25%)。可知，创新性占据50%，可以推断出此次比赛看重创新性。故选A。

（3）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“All the semifinalists will receive a signed copy of Bigfoot Is Missing, which is worth about $ 275. The semifinalists' poems will be published at https://www.sodocs.net/doc/fc13641018.html,.”所有的半决赛选手都会收到一份签名版的《大脚怪》，价值约275美元。半决赛选手的诗作将在https://www.sodocs.net/doc/fc13641018.html,上发表。参加半决赛的选手包含决赛选手，故选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读。考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

5．阅读理解

Africa's Most Amazing Places to Visit

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The most famous of the structures at Giza, near Cairo, the Pyramid of King Khufu was built around 2650 BC from 2.5 million blocks of stone. Its sides face north, south, east and west.

Sahara Dunes, Morocco

The most user-friendly part of the Sahara is accessible from the northern edge of Morocco. You can camp out in Tazzarine, where runners from all over the world complete the weeklong Marathon every spring. The foot of the Merzouga Dunes is the best location for gazing at stars, totally free of light pollution.

Lake Retba (Lac Rose), Senegal

There are few pink lakes in the world and one of them, Lake Retba, also called Lac Rose by locals is in the Cap-Vert peninsula in Senegal. The best times to see the lake at its pinkest is during Senegal's dry season, between November and June.

Nyika Plateau National Park, Malawi

With a plateau cut by numerous rivers that reach Lake Malawi by way of waterfalls off the eastern edge of the mountains, Nyika, the largest national park in Malawi, is one of the most beautiful in Africa. The eastern border of the plateau forms the wall of the Great Rift Valley. The great domes of hills have gentle slopes, making Nyika perfect for both hiking and mountain biking as well as Jeep exploration.

（1）Which country will you go if you want to watch stars?

A. Malawi.

B. Morocco.

C. Egypt.

D. Senegal.

（2）When is the best time to see the pinkest lake?

A. July.

B. September.

C. October.

D. January.

（3）What makes Nyika one of the most beautiful parks in Africa?

A. Plants.

B. Animals.

C. Waters.

D. Sports.

【答案】（1）B

（2）D

（3）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个非洲最神奇的地方。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第二段中的”The foot of the Merzouga Dunes is the best location for gazing at stars, totally free of light pollution.“默佐加沙丘的脚下是观星的最佳地点，完全没有光污染。可知如果你想看星星，你可以去摩洛哥。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的”The best times to see the lake at its pinkest is during Senegal's dry season, between November and June.“在塞内加尔的旱季，11月至6月是观赏湖面最粉的最佳时间。分析选项可知看粉红色湖泊的最佳时间是一月份。故选D。

（3）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的”With a plateau cut by numerous rivers that reach Lake Malawi by way of waterfalls off the eastern edge of the mountains, Nyika, the largest national park in Malawi, is one of the most beautiful in Africa.“这里的高原被众多河流切断，这些河流通过山脉东部边缘的瀑布到达马拉维湖，造就了尼卡是马拉维最大的国家公园，它是非洲最美丽的国家公园之一。可知是水域使尼卡成为非洲最美丽的公园之一。故选C。【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

6．阅读理解

The Largest World Fairs of All Time

New York World Fair — New York, 1939

The 1939 New York World Fair was the largest exposition (博览会) in US history with visitors over 14 million. The Fair was planned during the Great Depression and was aimed at relieving the city from economic depression by attracting foreign investment. Major inventions to emerge (出现) at the New York World Fair included nylon fabric, a streamlined pencil sharpener, and a futuristic car city imagined by General Moiors.

Exposition liniverselle — Paris, 1900

The Exposition Universelle was one of the earliest expositions to feature multiple countries with France inviting various countries to display their technological advancements and cultural heritage. Exposition Universelle was the birthplace of many inventions that we enjoy today including escalators (自动扶梯) and talking films.

Expo' 70 — Osaka, Japan

Expo' 70 was the biggest exposition of the 20th century and the second largest in history. Expo 70 had a record attendance of over 64 million visitors, a 40-year record that would not be broken until Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Notable exhibitions included a large piece of moon rock that was brought back from the Apollo 12 mission.

Expo 2010 — Shanghai. China

Expo 2010 goes down as the largest fair in history, having attracted 73 million people. It also had the highest international participation of any exposition in the world with 246 countries participating. The opening ceremony featured the biggest LED screen in the world as well as one of the biggest fireworks displays in history.

（1）Which Expo is the biggest one in history?

A. Expo 70 — Osaka. Japan.

B. Exposition Universelle — Paris

C. Expo 2010 — Shanghai, China.

D. New York World Fair — New York

（2）What is the purpose of New York World Fair?

A. To attract more inventions.

B. To improve the nation's economy.

C. To display the technological development.

D. To share achievements with other countries.（3）What did Expo 70 in Japan feature?

A. A piece of rock from space.

B. A rocket in the Apollo 12 mission.

C. The cultural heritage from countries.

D. The biggest LED screen in the world.

【答案】（1）C

（2）B

（3）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几个有史以来最大的世界博览会。

（1）考查细节理解。根据Expo 2010 — Shanghai. China部分中的“Expo 2010 goes down as the largest fair in history”可知，2010年上海世博会是历史上规模最大的一届世博会，故选C。

（2）考查细节理解。根据New York World Fair —New York, 1939部分中的“aimed at relieving the city from economic depres sion by attracting foreign investment.”可知，纽约世博会的目的是通过吸引外资来缓解国内经济萧条，也就是改善国家经济，故选B。

（3）考查细节理解。根据Expo' 70 — Osaka, Japan部分中的“Notable exhibitions included a large piece of moon rock that was brought back from the Apollo 12 mission.”可知，第70届日本世博会的特色是展出了阿波罗12号带回来的一大块月球岩石，故选A。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

7．阅读理解

Going out guide

R&B: Melanie Fiona

Known for such songs as "It Kills Me" and "This Time," R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album(唱片) in 2009 with "The Bridge" and followed it up with "The MF Life" in 2012. A new album, "Next Train," is planned to drop this year.

8 pm, Feb. 13. Howard Theatre. 202-803-2899. $ 30—$ 59. 99.

Ballet: John Cranko's "Romeo & Juliet"

Celebrated South African choreographer (编舞者) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev. The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent. Feb. 14 — 18. Kennedy Genter. 202-467-4600. $ 25— $ 160.

Exhibit(展览): "Brand New: Art and Commodity (商品) in the 1980s"

This exhibit shows the commodification of art in the 1980s, when trade, art and entertainment became unclear. The exhibit shows works by 68 artists, including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel.

Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 202-633-1000. Free

R&B: Valentine's Love Jam

R&E artists are known for some of our most beloved(喜爱的) love songs, and the performers lined up for this show are no exception. Singer-songwriters Tyrese ("Sweet Lady") and Joe ("I Wanna Know") join forces with SWV ("Weak") ,Dru Hill ("Beauty") and Next ("Wifey") for this show.

8 p. m., Feb. 17. EagleBank Arena. 703-493-4000. $ 59—$ 99.

（1）Which number should you call if you are interested in dance?

A. 703-493-4000.

B. 02-633-1000.

C. 202-467-4600.

D. 202-803-2899.（2）Where can people enjoy a free show?

A. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

B. Kennedy Center.

C. EagleBank Arena.

D. Howard Theatre.

（3）When can you attend a love song concert?

A. Feb. 18.

B. Feb. 17.

C. Feb. 14.

D. Feb. 13.

【答案】（1）C

（2）A

（3）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了近期一些艺术活动的信息。

（1）考查细节理解。由Ballet: John Cranko's Romeo &，Juliet部分中的“Celebrated South African choreographer John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev”可知，该节目以芭蕾舞的形式演出。如果对舞蹈感兴趣的话，可以拨打电话202-467-4600来了解节目详情。故选C。

（2）考查细节理解。根据Exhibit: “Brand New: Art and Commodity in the 1980s”部分中的“Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 202-633-1000. Free”可知，观众可以免费观看此次展览，展览的地点是Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden。故选A。

（3）考查细节理解。根据R&B: Valentine's Love Jam 部分中的“R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved love songs ”以及“ 8pm, Feb. 17 ”可知，观众可以在 2 月 17 日聆听节奏蓝调歌手们的情歌演唱会。故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

8．阅读理解

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that one in every 12 kids is living in homes where no one has worked for at least a year. That may be due to unemployment or issues such as sickness or disability that mean they can't work, and aren't required to. This is known as being in a "long term workless" family.

The issues faced by children in workless families have very bad influence on their development and education, limiting their future employment prospects, and reducing their opportunities to succeed throughout their lives.

Not only does worklessness reduce family income, it can also damage families' health and stability, and thus destroy children's development. This is because many workless families are held back by disadvantages such as debt, drug and alcohol dependency, and by homelessness. Suffering from the family problems, many children face a greater and greater possibility of repeating the poor outcomes of their parents. Government research has shown that children in workless families are almost twice as likely not to reach the expected level at all stages of their education. For example, three-quarters of children from families where no one works failed to reach the expected level at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), compared to around half of children in lower-income working families.

So attention should be paid to children in out-of-work homes. Having working parents means a child is more likely to do better at school, to have better health, education and development, and also means they are less likely to fall into crime.

But for some families, worklessness, or not employment, is the norm. They just choose not to work. These families often face huge barriers to getting on with their lives but they take the opportunities offered by the society. Parents' ability to work is frustrated by issues like low skills or poor mental or physical health, or drug and alcohol dependency, leaving children without the stability they need.

We all want to help workless families with complex problems so that their children can take advantage of the opportunities in Britain. We all want parents to have the chance to go out to

earn a living and to enjoy the pleasure of work, so that their children can benefit from the good examples of working parents. In doing so, we should know the need to understand the complex issues that some families face and to develop a new approach to deal with poverty. Because the root causes are not financial. It is about helping families overcome the problems they face so that they can go as far as their talents and hard work will take them. We shouldn't retreat from acting to deal with disadvantages, because we know the costs of inaction to individuals, communities and society.

（1）According to the author, children in workless families may .

A. have better performance at school

B. take chances to go out to earn a living

C. be more able to deal with their problems

D. live the same lifestyles that their parents had （2）The underlined word "norm" in the fifth paragraph probably means .

A. a huge barrier

B. a turning point

C. a typical standard

D. an unusual event （3）In the last paragraph the author mainly talked about .

A. raising of social welfare

B. solutions to the problems

C. development of the society

D. reforming of the government

（4）The main purpose of the passage is to .

A. introduce a study on children in workless families

B. appeal to the readers to help children in workless families

C. present a new approach to deal with poverty of workless families

D. compare children's performances in workless families and low-income ones

【答案】（1）D

（2）C

（3）B

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，就家庭成员没有工作的状况会给孩子在学习，就业和生活上带来负面影响这一问题进行了讨论。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"Suffering from the family problems, many children face a greater and greater possibility of repeating the poor outcomes of their parents."很多遭遇家庭孩子更有可能重蹈父母的覆辙，可知，这些孩子很有可能过和父母一样的生活。故选D。（2）考查词义猜测。根据第四段中的“But for some families, worklessness, or not employment, is the norm.”但是对于一些家庭来说，失业和不就业是一个典型的例子。联系上文可知，一般的失业家庭是因为疾病，就业压力等外部原因。但此处提到的家庭是"they just choose not work"自己选择不工作,所以这种家庭是典型例子。故选C。

（3）考查段落大意。根据最后一段中的“ In doing so, we should know the need to understand the complex issues that some families face and to develop a new approach to deal with poverty. Because the root causes are not financial. It is about helping families overcome the problems they face so that they can go as far as their talents and hard work will take them”在这样做的时候，我们应该知道有必要了解一些家庭面临的复杂问题，并制定一种处理贫穷问题的新办法。因为根本原因不是经济原因。它是帮助家庭克服他们所面临的问题，使他们能够尽其所能地发挥他们的才能并努力工作。可知，本段主要讲帮助那些失业家庭的方

法。故选B。

（4）考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“We all want to help workless families with complex problems so that their children can take advantage of the opportunities in Britain. We all want parents to have the chance to go out to earn a living and to enjoy the pleasure of work, so that their children can benefit from the good examples of working parents.”我们想要帮助情况复杂的"无就业"家庭，这样他们的孩子就可以利用在英国的机会。我们想要父母出去挣钱，享受工作的乐趣，这样孩子也可以从父母的榜样中受益，表达了想帮助这些家庭的强烈愿望，和殷切希望。所以短文的目的是呼吁读者帮助无就业家庭的孩子。故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测，推理判断和段落大意四个题型的考查，是一篇生活类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

9．阅读短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

HONG KONG-Cross-border buses operated by Hong Kong companies on Friday started trial runs on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) in preparation for the bridge's upcoming opening.

"The trial runs, arranged by the governments of the Chinese mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macao SAR, would last for three days and aimed at testing the readiness of boundary crossing facilities (设施) of the three places," the Hong Kong SAR government's Transport and Housing Bureau told Xinhua.

Two major cross-boundary coach trade associations in Hong Kong were invited to send buses and members to participate in the trial runs.

Freeman Cheung, secretary of Hong Kong Guangdong Boundary Crossing Bus Association, said his association would run one bus with about 10 passengers on Friday and Saturday respectively as part of the trial runs.

"Our bus started at noon from the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities and ran all the way to Zhuhai in about 40 minutes," he said, adding that "the journey was smooth."

Alan Chan, secretary of another trade association who participated in the trial runs as a passenger, said the clearance procedures at boundary crossing facilities of the three places all went on well and smoothly.

"The boundary crossing facilities of Zhuhai and Macao, in particular, are operated in a collaborative (合作的) way, which helps remarkably shorten the time needed for the clearance procedures," he said.

The HZMB, situated at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary, is a mega-size sea crossing linking the Hong Kong SAR, Zhuhai city of Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR.

The 55-km bridge is the longest bridge-and-tunnel (隧道) sea crossing in the world.

The bridge is meant to meet the demand of passenger and freight land transport among Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Macao, and to establish a new land transport link between the east and west banks of the Pearl River.

（1）We learn from the passage that ________.

A. Alan Chan participated in the trial runs as a driver

B. two coach trade associations in Zhuhai took part in the trial runs

C. the HZMB is located at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary

D. the 55-km bridge is the second longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing in the world

（2）What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. The route of the trial runs.

B. The effect of the trial runs.

C. The purpose of the trial runs.

D. The evaluation of the trial runs.

（3）What does the underlined word "freight" in the last paragraph mean?

A. Goods that are transported by trucks, trains, ships, or planes.

B. Lines of raised water that moves across the surface of the sea.

C. Parts of the sea where fish are caught in large numbers.

D. The regular rising and falling of the level of the sea.

（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the news report?

A. HZMB Is to Establish New Land Transport Link

B. Cross-border Buses Start Trial Runs on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

C. Mega-size Sea Crossing Linking Hong Kong SAR, Zhuhai and Macao SAR

D. Boundary Crossing Facilities of Zhuhai and Macao Operated Collaboratively

【答案】（1）C

（2）C

（3）A

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道，介绍了珠港澳大桥的概况以及其试运行的情况。（1）考查细节理解。根据第八段中的"The HZMB, situated at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary…"可知，珠港澳大桥位于珠江口伶仃洋水域。故选C。

（2）考查段落大意。根据第二段中的"The trial runs…would last for three days and aimed at testing the readiness of boundary crossing facilities (设施) of the three places."可知，试行将持续三天，目的是测试三个地方的过境设施的准备情况。所以第二段主要在说明试运行的目的。故选C。

（3）考查词义猜测。根据最后一段中的"The bridge is meant to meet the demand of passenger and freight land transport among Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Macao, and to establish a new land transport link between the east and west banks of the Pearl River"可知，该桥旨在满足香港、中国大陆和澳门之间客货陆路运输的需求，并在珠江东岸和西岸之间建立新的陆路运输联系。所以通过上下文的语境可以判断出，最后一段加下划线的"freight"是由卡车、火车、轮船或飞机运输的货物。故选A。

（4）考查主旨大意。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的"HONG KONG-Cross-border buses operated by Hong Kong companies on Friday started trial runs on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) in preparation for the bridge's upcoming opening"可知，香港公司运营的香港跨境巴士于周五开始在珠港澳大桥上试运行，为即将开通的大桥做准备。所以短文主要是围绕着跨境巴士在珠港澳大桥开始试运行而展开的。故短文的最佳标题为“跨境巴士在珠港澳大桥开始试运行”。故选B。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，段落大意，词义猜测和主旨大意四个题型的考查，是一

篇新闻报道，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

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Mid-afternoon on a particularly busy Tuesday, I took leave of my desk at work and walked into a local Starbucks, only to find a space where neither my clients (客户) nor my children would ask me to do something.

Inside, I ran into Kate, a co-worker of mine. The topic of parenthood came up. I complained about how packed my schedule was. From the minute I woke up to the minute I fell asleep, I was constantly in demand and always had someone knocking at the door. But a bit of sadness seemed to come over Kate's face.

"Well, my daughter's in San Francisco and she doesn't seem to need me at all these days." Kate said. It was in that moment that I realized although I might often feel in high demand, there will come a day when I'll actually miss that same stress I now complain about.

And as our conversation continued, it turned to our children's younger years, with Kate smiling proudly, thinking of the little boy and girl she raised who are now a man and a woman. But I noticed her smile was marked with regret. She explained that she often wondered about what she could have done differently when her children were in their earlier years.

This got me thinking Is regret an unfortunate footnote (注脚) to parenthood? With that in mind, I asked six older parents one question: What is your biggest regret from your early days as a parent?

It turned out that all of them thought they could have done it better. But, each of them also has a strong, healthy relationship with their kids. Whatever regrets their parents might have had about their upbringing, one thing is clear—it didn't affect them in a meaningful way.

The bottom line is, we all feel like we could be doing this parenting thing better, And quite clearly, years later, we're still going to look back and wish we tried things differently. But the past can't be changed, and neither should it.

（1）What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?

A. Kate had the same problem as the author's.

B. The two people had arranged to meet in the coffee shop.

C. Kate went to the coffee shop so no one could find her there.

D. The author went to the coffee shop to escape from the pressures around him.

（2）Why did Kate feel sad and regretful?

A. Because she and her daughter had a fight.

B. Because she hadn't paid enough attention to her kids.

C. Because she was disappointed with her kids' performance.

D. Because she thought that she could have done better in raising her kids.

（3）What did the author find when he spoke to six older parents?

A. Some of the parents have a bad relationship with their kids.

B. He was moved by the love of these parents for their children.

C. These parents improved their behavior after their kids grew up.

D. None of the parents were completely satisfied with the way they raised their kids.

（4）What should parents do according to the last paragraph?

A. Give more love to their kids.

B. Let your children grow up with freedom.

C. Cherish the present time and do one's best to be a parent.

D. Never stop learning how to be a good parent from others.

【答案】（1）D

（2）D

（3）D

（4）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，叙述了每一对父母对于早期抚养孩子都有遗憾，认为自己本来可以做的更好。但作者认为过去不能改变，重要的是珍惜当下，尽力做好父母。

（1）考查推理判断。根据前三段可知，作者在一个特别繁忙的周二下午，想在一个没有孩子也没有客户的地方休息一下，在那儿遇到了同事，作者向同事抱怨忙碌的生活。由此可知，作者是为了逃避工作生活和工作中的压力，才到咖啡店的。分析选顶可知D项符合意，故选D。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"But I noticed her smile was marked with regret. She explained that she often wondered about what she could have done differently when her children were in their earlier years."；第五段中的"What is your biggest regret from your early days as a parent?” 以及第六段中的“It turned out that all of them thought they could have done it better."可知，我看到凯特脸上的遗憾，是因为她认为她可以在抚养孩子方面做得更好。故选D。

（3）考查细节理解。根据第五段中的“With that in mind, I asked six older parents one question: What is your biggest regret from your early days as a parent?"以及第六段"It turned out that all of them thought they could have done it better."我问了六位年长的父母一个问题：你早期作为父母的最大的遗憾是什么？结果他们都认为自己本可以做得更好。由此可知他们对于自己抚养孩子的方式并不是完全满意，还有欠缺的地方。故选D。

（4）考查推理判断。最后一段说我觉得我们抚养孩子方面能做的更好。多年后我们可能回首往事时希望尝试的方法有所不同。但是我们改变不了过去，就不要改变它，而是珍惜现在的生活。由此可知，过去是不能改变，要珍惜现在的时间，尽最大努力做父母。故选C。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

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