2019-2020同步外研英语选修九新突破模块综合检测: 3 .doc
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1、模块综合检测(三)(满分:120分;时间:100分钟).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AGrant Park is Chicagos main downtown park.It is located between Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan.After the Great Fire of 1871, much of the dust was pushed into the lake, creating the fill for what is now the actual park.At the end of the 19th cent
2、ury, plans were made to develop the park and construct large buildings and commercial property(商地) in the park.But a Chicagoan citizen, AMontgomery Ward, wanted the park to remain open space as had already been decided in 1836, and brought the plans to court.After almost 20 years of battle in court,
3、 he won the case in 1911.As a result, the park remains open space, offering a great view on the cliff of buildings on Michigan Avenue.The Parks structure is based on the French parks with geometric(几何学的) designs.It consists of a series of bridges which cross the Railway tracks that are still on the
4、parks mixture.After the bridges, the park is divided in sections with lawns, trees and monuments, one of them being a statue of Abraham Lincoln.The front near Michigan Lake provides a favorite track for many strollers(散步者), joggers and bikers.The main attraction in Grant Park is the Clarence Bucking
5、ham Fountain.The fountain was designed in 1927 by Kate Buckingham to honor her late brother Clarence.The design of the large fountain is based on the Bassin de Latome at the Palace of Versailles near Paris and was built by Edward HBennett.The Buckingham Fountain is best seen at night when it is anim
6、ated with a computerized choreography of color spotlights.The Buckingham Fountain, which features a central jet shooting water up to 150ft (46m), is best seen at night.【语篇解读】本文介绍了美国芝加哥著名的公园Grant Park的历史和它的组成部分,还介绍了公园最吸引人的景点Clarence Buckingham Fountain的有关情况。1A.Montgomery Ward wanted the park to remai
7、n open space for .Acommercial interestBcitizens living conditionsCenvironmental protectionDthe citys development【解析】推理判断题。这个城市的居民A.Montgomery Ward反对把这块开放的地方转作商业地产,是为了市民有个好的生活空间,最终还是为了这个城市的发展,故D项正确。【答案】D2The first paragraph mainly tells us .Athe situation of Grant ParkBthe history of Grant ParkCthe d
8、evelopment of Grant ParkDthe scenery of Grant Park【解析】段落大意题。第一段主要介绍了Grant Park的形成,也就是它的历史,故答案为B。【答案】B3The park .Ais of French style in structureBconsists mainly of bridgesCmakes a whole by separate partsDincludes Michigan Lake【解析】细节理解题。从第三段的第一句和第五段的第一句可以看出这个公园的设计是具有法国风格的。B项提到的主要是由桥构成的,不正确;C项中的由几个独立的
9、部分构成一个整体也是不准确的,公园里的这几部分并不是分开的;这个公园也不包括D项中提到的Michigan Lake。【答案】A4What is most worth visiting in Grant Park?AThe statue of Abraham Lincoln.BA series of bridges.CClarence Buckingham Fountain.DThe Bassin de Latome.【解析】细节理解题。从最后一段的第一句话可以看出C项正确。【答案】CBA British shopper,Emma Mumford, who was named “the Coup
10、on(优惠券) Queen” has spent just 350 on a luxury(奢侈) Christmas for her and her familybut got 2,500 worth of food, drink and presents thanks to coupons and offers.Ms. Mumford is a socalled “extreme couponer” and spends hours hunting out the best deals and bargains.She has been preparing for this Christm
11、as since the end of the last one.Ms. Mumford made the huge savings by checking price comparison websites and as a result collected more presents than she needed for Christmas.After sorting out gifts for all of her family, she has even been able to donate 1,000 worth of presents to her local hospital
12、.“It has been so nice to have Christmas sorted and not having to worry about breaking the bank.I wanted to get high quality presents for my family and show that you can do it without spending a fortune.There is a misconception that everyone who does couponing only gets value products but through my
13、careful shopping I have managed to purchase designer perfumes(香水), a highend coffee machine.” she explained.She said “What started as a hobby to help me save money has turned into my life and I am able to run a business helping people save money.I know what it feels like to struggle as my expartner
14、had a lot of debt which I took on for him.We were in a poor situation where every penny counted.Thats what really inspired me.”She has now turned her bargainhunting addiction into a business where she searches for the best deals and offers tips to the general public through video blogging and her Fa
15、cebook page.“I try and show people that it is just a little bit of work in the beginning but it will eventually pay off.One of the best things to do is just to be a bit forward thinking and save throughout the year.”【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。Ms.Mumford是一个省钱达人,她通过比较不同网站上商品的价格从而节省了很多钱。Ms.Mumford用实际行动告诉大家,不用花一大笔钱就
16、能买到高质量的商品。5. How did Emma make the huge savings?A. She compared prices through websites.BShe hunted out bargains in real shops.CShe used coupons and offers worth 2,500.DShe collected more Christmas presents than needed.【解析】事实细节题。由第二段“Ms. Mumford made the huge savings by checking price comparison web
17、sites”可知Ms. Mumford通过浏览有关物价对比的网站节省了很多开支。故答案选A。【答案】A6What does “breaking the bank” in the third paragraph mean?ABuying presents of low quality.BSpending more money than you have.CBreaking into the bank.DTaking out money from the bank.【解析】词义猜测题。根据划线词后面一句可知,Ms. Mumford想向大家证明不用花一大笔钱就能买到质量很好的礼品,据此可以推测划线部
18、分是“透支银行账户”的意思。因此答案为B。【答案】B7What really inspired Emma to help people save money?AHer addiction to bargainhunting.BThe financial difficulties she shared with her expartner.CThe poor situation people around her were going through.DHer experience of running an unsuccessful business.【解析】事实细节题。根据倒数第三段可知,M
19、s. Mumford的前夫欠下了巨额债务,Ms. Mumford和前夫遇到的经济困难促使她帮助人们省钱,故选B。【答案】B8Which of the following can best describe Emma?AAmbitious and creative.BSensitive and determined.CBrave and lucky.DCareful and caring.【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段“but through my careful shopping”可知,Ms. Mumford是一个细心的人;又据第四段“I am able to run a business h
20、elping people save money”和第五段“she searches for the best deals and offers tips to the general public”可知,Ms. Mumford是一个关心他人的人,故选D。【答案】DCAfter moving to the United States, immigrant groups trying to fit in tend to choose high calorie fatty foods in an attempt to appear more American,a new study finds.T
21、hats one reason why immigrants approach US levels of obesity within 15 years of moving to America.The researchers also did an experiment that measured whether or not the threat of appearing unAmerican influenced respondents food choices.After being questioned about their ability to speak English,75
22、percent of AsianAmericans identified a typical American food as their favorite.Only 25 percent of AsianAmericans who had not been asked if they spoke English did the same.When their American identity was called into question during a followup study, AsianAmerican participants also tended to choose t
23、ypical American dishes,such as hamburgers and cheese sandwiches.In that experiment, 55 AsianAmericans were asked to choose a meal from a local Asian or American restaurant.Some participants were told that only Americans could participate in the study.Those who chose the more typical American fare en
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