1、考前三个月届高考英语通用版考前冲刺卷三考前冲刺卷(三)第卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AThe flag，the most common symbol of a nation in the modern world，is also one of the most ancient.With a clear symbolic meaning，the flag in the traditional form is still used today to mark buildin
2、gs，ships and other vehicles related to a country.The national flag as we know today is in no way a primitive artifact.It is，rather，the product of thousands of years development.Historians believe that it had two major ancestors，of which the earlier served to show wind direction.Early human beings us
3、ed very fragile houses and boats.Often strong winds would tear roofs from houses or cause high waves that endangered travelers.Peoples food supplies were similarly vulnerable.Even after they had learned how to plant grains，they still needed help from nature to ensure good harvests.Therefore they fea
4、red and depended on the power of the wind，which could bring warmth from one direction and cold from another.Using a simple piece of cloth tied to the top of a post to tell the direction of the wind was more dependable than earlier methods，such as watching the rising of smoke from a fire.The connecti
5、on of the flag with heavenly power was therefore reasonable.Early human societies began to fix long pieces of cloth to the tops of totems(图腾) before carrying them into battle.They believed that the power of the wind would be added to the good wishes of the gods and ancestors represented by the totem
6、s themselves.These flags developed very slowly into modern flags.The first known flag of a nation or a ruler was unmarked.The king of China around 1000 BC.was known to have a white flag carried ahead of him.This practice might have been learned from Egyptians even further in the past，but it was from
7、 China that it spread over trade routes through India，then across Arab lands，and finally to Europe，where it met up with the other ancestor of the national flag.1The best title for the passage would be “ ”ADevelopment of the National FlagBPower of the National FlagCTypes of FlagsDUses of Flags答案A解析标题
8、归纳题。第二段第二句“It is，rather，the product of thousands of years development.”说明国旗是几千年发展的产物。整篇文章从旗帜最初用于表示风向，一直讲到它演变为现代的旗帜，所以本文说的是国旗的发展。故选A。2The underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 3 means “ ”Aimpossible to make sure ofBlikely to be protectedCeasy to be damagedDdifficult to find答案C解析词义猜测题。本段第一句“Early
9、human beings used very fragile houses and boats.”说明早期人类使用非常易坏的房屋和船只。而本句“Peoples food supplies were similarly vulnerable.”中“similarly”意为“同样地”，所以画线词也表示“易损坏”。故选C。3The earliest flags were connected with heavenly power because .Athey could tell directionBthey could bring good luck to ancient fightersCthe
10、y were handed down by the ancestorsDthey were believed to stand for natural forces答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Using a simple piece of cloth tied to the top of a post to tell the direction of the wind was more dependable than earlier methods.”可知最早的旗帜与自然的力量有关。故选D。4What does the author know of the first nation
11、al flag?AHe knows when it was sent to Europe.BHe believes it was made in Egypt.CHe thinks it came from China.DHe doubts where it started.答案D解析细节理解题。最后一段第二句“The first known flag of a nation or a ruler was unmarked.”说明第一个国家的旗帜未被标明，所以作者不知道第一面国旗是从哪儿诞生的。BSunny countries are often poor.A shame，then，that s
12、olar power is still quite expensive.Eight19，a British company by Cambridge University，has，however，invented a novel way to get round this.In return for a deposit of around 10 it is supplying poor Kenyan families with a solar cell able to generate 2.5 watts of electricity，a battery that can deliver a
13、three amp(安培) current to store this electricity，and a lamp whose bulb is a lightemitting diode(二极管)The firm thinks that this system，once the battery is fully charged，is enough to light two small rooms and to power a mobilephone charger for seven hours.Then，next day，it can be put outside and charged
14、back up again.The trick is that，to be able to use the electricity，the systems keeper must buy a scratch cardfor as little as a dollaron which is printed a reference number.The keeper sends this reference，plus the serial number of the household solar unit，by SMS to Eight19.The companys server will re
15、spond automatically with an access code to the unit.Users may consider that they are paying an hourly rate for their electricity.In fact，they are paying off the cost of the unit.After buying around 80 worth of scratch cardswhich Eight19 expects would take the average family around 18 monthsthe user
16、will own it.He will then have the option of continuing to use it for nothing，or of trading it in for a bigger one，perhaps driven by a 10watt solar cell.In that case，he would go then through the same process again，paying off the additional cost of the upgraded kit at a slightly higher rate.Users woul
17、d therefore increase their electricity supply steadily and affordably.According to Eight19s figures，this looks like a good deal for customers.The firm believes the average energystarved Kenyan spends around 10 a month on oilenough to fuel a couple of smoky lampsplus 2 on charging his mobile phone in
18、 the marketplace.Regular users of one of Eight19s basic solar units will spend around half that，before owning it completely.Meanwhile，as the cost of solar technology falls，it should get even cheaper.5The underlined word “get round” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “ ”Amake use of Bcome up w
19、ithClook into Ddeal with答案D解析词义猜测题。根据本段“.solar power is still quite expensive.Eight19，a British company by Cambridge University，has，however，invented a novel way to.”可知，因为太阳能仍然很贵，所以Eight19发明了一个新的方法来解决这个问题，故选D。6What should the user do when the electricity in the battery is used up?ABuy a scratch card.
20、BRecharge it outside.CBuy another solar cell.DReturn it to the company.答案B解析细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“Then，next day，it can be put outside and charged back up again.”可知如果没有电了，你可以把它放在外面重新充电，故选B。7How much would users pay for the cell and scratch cards before they own a 2.5watt solar cell?AAround 10. BAround 80
21、.CAround 90. DAround 180.答案C解析细节理解题。根据文章第一、三段“In return for a deposit of around 10 it is supplying poor Kenyan families with a solar cell able to generate 2.5 watts of electricity.”和“After buying around 80 worth of scratch cardswhich Eight19 expects would take the average family around 18 monthsthe
22、user will own it.”可知在你拥有这些之前，你要花费90美元。故选C。8It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .AKenyan families would find it difficult to afford the solar cellBusing the solar cell would help Kenyan families save moneyCfew Kenyan families use mobile phones for lack of electricityDthe company will make
23、 a great profit from selling solar cells答案B解析推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The firm believes the average energystarved Kenyan spends around 10 a month on oilenough to fuel a couple of smoky lampsplus 2 on charging it should get even cheaper.”可知使用the solar cell会节省钱。故选B。CA fellow speaker from California named Geri f
24、lew to Japan，in her favorite jeans and a casual jacket，to give her first speech.Fourteen hours later，four perfectly dressed Japanese gentlemen greeted her at Narita Airport.Smiling and bowing low，they handed her their business cards.With her bag in one hand，Geri took their cards with the other.She t
25、hanked them，glanced briefly at the cards，and put them into her jeans pocket quickly.When the five of them arrived at the hotel，they invited Geri to tea in the lobby(大厅)While sipping tea，the gentlemen presented her with a small gift which she eagerly opened.She was thrilled with the gift and shouted
26、excitedly，“Oh，its beautiful！”At this point，the four Japanese gentlemen stood up and，bowing only very slightly，said “Sayonara” and left immediately.Poor Geri was left astonished.What did she do wrong?Everything！Her jeans were the first gaffe.Even if youre coming off a bicycle in Japan，you do not meet
27、 clients casually dressed.The second mistake was Geris handling of their business cards rudely.In Japan，the business card is one of the most important communicative tools.It is always presented and accepted respectfully with both hands.However，Geri put their cards away much too quickly.In Japan，peop
28、le use business cards as a conversation starter.You chat about each others cards and work and do not put theirs away until they gently and respectfully place yours in safekeeping.Putting it carelessly into her jeans pocket was the ultimate disrespect.Then，the fourth horror of horrors was that Geri s
29、hould not have opened the gift in front of her clients.In a land where saving face is critical，it would be embarrassing to discover the gift they gave was not as nice as the one they received.What is worse，Geri hadnt even given them a gift!9In the four Japanese gentlemens eyes，Geri took their cards
30、.Aexcitedly BembarrassinglyCpolitely Ddisrespectfully答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段中“The second mistake was Geris handling of their business cards rudely.”可知这是对他们的不尊敬，故选D。10Why did the four Japanese gentlemen leave Geri suddenly?ABecause they couldnt bear Geris behavior any longer.BBecause they had finished the t
31、ask.CBecause Geri had something more important to do.DBecause Geri felt embarrassed.答案A解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，这些男士认为Geri的做法极不礼貌，已经无法忍受，所以离开了，故选A。11What does the underlined word “gaffe” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?Aignorance BsadnessCmistake Dcarelessness 答案C解析词义猜测题。根据第三段中“What did she do wrong？”，再根据第四段列
32、举她的错误所在可知，故选C。12What lesson can we draw from this story?AHonesty is the best policy.BThink twice before you take any action.CWhen in Rome，do as the Romans do.DDont claim to know what you dont know.答案C解析推理判断题。根据Geri的做法可知她不了解当地的礼仪，故犯下这样的错误，因此我们要入乡随俗，入境问禁。故选C。DTaking place every spring in the worlds leading
