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1、2014 高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项 50-14 A The practice of swapping fashions has recently been attracting attention worldwide,particularly in Europe and the United States.This is an activity aimed at making more effective use of resources by providing a platform for people to exchange free of charge those fashion it
2、ems in their closets that they dont use anymore.In London,fashion swap events sponsored by the credit card company VISA focus on the swapping of specific brands.Japans first major fashion swap event,“xChange,”was held in September 2007 in Tokyo.The xChange event is designed to exchange not only fish
3、ing items but also information and feelings from the owners of the clothes,using what is called an“episode tag.”Participants put tags on each of the items they bring and write their name and a bride episode about the items.For example,a tag of a white jacket read,“This is a gift from a friend,but it
4、s just not my style.”On a tag attached to a pair of red shoes,a person wrote.“These dont fit me anymore.I hope someone who loves red can use them.”Just as shoppers check price tags,some people check the episode tags before making a selection,imagining who used to wear the item.The episode tags make
5、people aware of the human connection by exchanging goods.Many participants say things like,“Im very lucky to get such lovely clothes for free,”and“I was happy to see someone try on and choose what I brought here.”Unwanted clothes for one person can be new and exciting for someone else.Besides,xChang
6、e achieves close to a 100-percent reuse rate by donating leftover clothes to companies that reuse or recycle secondhand clothing.Anything they cannot use,they then donate to developing countries or reuse them as rags.Since 2007,the xChange event has been held every two or three months in a different
7、 region of Japan,always attracting many participants.This success is probably because it is an active event that gives participants opportunities to enjoy fashion without increasing the impact on the environment.1.Whats the main purpose of the fashion exchange?A.To attract peoples attention.B.To mak
8、e good use of resources.C.To get rid of unwanted clothes.D.To try to avoid buying new clothes.答案解析:答案为 B。本题为细节题。由第一段第二句话“This is an activity aimed at making more effective use of resources by”可知,答案为 B。2.What is special about an episode tag?A.It provides personal information of the owner.B.It is bein
9、g attached by a price tag.C.It gives details of a fashion item.D.It includes brief information of the item and feelings of the owner.答案解析:答案为 D。本题为词义推测题。由第二段“The xChange event is designed to exchange not only fishing items but also information and feelings from the owners of the clothes,using what i
10、s called an“episode tag.”可知,答案为 D。3.That the xChange event has achieved success is probably because _.A.it donates secondhand clothing to developing countries B.it changes peoples way of consuming C.offers an example of enjoying fashion without damaging environment D.it shows fashion is the best pol
11、icy for women 答案解析:答案为 C。本题为细节题。由最后一段“This success is probably because it is an active event that gives participants opportunities to enjoy fashion without increasing the impact on the environment.”可知,答案为 C。4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A.Fashion Exchange Concept Grow
12、s in Japan.B.xChange Environment Meets the Fashion Industry.C.The Global Rise of the Fashion Exchange.D.Join in xChange.答案解析:答案为 A。本题为主旨大意题。由第二段“Japans first major fashion swap event,xChange,was held in September 2007 in Tokyo.”可知,第一届Fashion Exchange2007 年在日本东京举办,后文对其进行了介绍,最后一段呼应文章的中心“Since 2007,the
13、 xChange event has been held every two or three months in a different region of Japan,always attracting many participants.”,因此本文主要介绍 Fashion Exchange 在日本的盛行,尽管第一段提到 Fashion Exchange 在欧美受到了欢迎,但这仅仅是 Fashion Exchange 的影响,故最佳标题为 A。B I dont think comic book collector really applies to me at all.Im probab
14、ly more of a comic book appreciator.My interest has always been in what can be accomplished with the medium of visual story-telling.Im not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from.I do know that as a child,comic books allowed me to improve my reading skills.“The Mighty Thor helped me devel
15、op an interest in old legends,and“Challengers of the Unknown got me crazy about science fiction.The combination of words and pictures was a perfect springboard for my childhood imagination.How does one learn to appreciate comic book art?There is a classic example that sheds quite a bit of light on t
16、he subject.Writer Scott Macloud just explains what makes a comic book stand out in his best selling book Understanding Comics.The book,first published in 1994,has been translated into 13 languages and is practically a bible for students studying graphic illustration(图示说明)in novels.On the internet th
17、ere are some cool comic book sites to be foundhundreds and hundreds of them as a matter of fact.More than a few are dedicated to super heroes and the like.But there are some choice sites that I would visit,because they provide some great resources that discuss the comic book as an art form.Noteworth
18、y among them is a great article and interview at www.rcharvey.corn,which discusses the impact of several artists and writers in the field.I have a huge admiration for anyone who can produce comic stories that can make readers think,laugh and cry.Maybe make them dream.Check it out.Spend two dollars o
19、n a comic book and read it with your children.Or better yet,search out some of the more“adult tides and read it for yourself.You may find yourself enjoying what you see and read.You may even find yourself wanting more.1.What does the author mainly intend to talk about in Paragraph 2?A.Influence of c
20、omic books on reading in childhood.B.Ways to improve ones reading skills.C.Subjects of comic books.D.Popularity of two comic books.答案解析:答案为 A。本题为段落大意题。细读第二段可知“Im not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from.I do know that as a child,comic books allowed me to improve my re ading skills.”为本段
21、的中心句,后面的内容都是对此进行了解释说明,故答案为A。2.The underlined part sheds quite a bit of light on(Para3)means _.A.does a basic research on B.causes a fierce debate on C.provides new information on D.makes a quick survey on 答案解析:答案为 C。本题为语义推断题。结合划线部分的后面两句话可知,Writer Scott Macloud 写了一本书,被翻译成13 种语言,帮助学生理解漫画。划线部分的意思与 C 选项
22、最接近。故答案为C。3.If you want to know a few good writers of comic books,you will probably _.A.read Understanding Comics B.visit wwwrcharveycorn C.buy some comic books D.turn to comic story writers 答案解析:答案为 B。本题为细节题。由第四段最后一句话“Noteworthy among them is a great article and interview at www.rcharvey.corn,which
23、 discusses the impact of several artists and writers in the field.”可知,答案为 B。4.What does the author encourage people to do?A.Develop an interest in old legends and science fiction.B.Share a comic book with children.C.Produce some comic stories.D.Spend money and time appreciating comic books.答案解析:答案为
24、D。本题考查作者的态度观点。由最后一段“Check it out.Spend two dollars on a comic book and read it with your children.”可知,答案为 D。2014 高考英语冲刺阅读理解专项 50-15 A The seventh game of any play-off is always special,win or lose,it always has an edge-of-your-seat,heart-in-your-throat intensity unlike any other.One play,one shot,on
25、e save may make all the difference.But there are other things that make our games and sports so special.For example,where we play our sports is often one of the best things about the games.Thinks of it:What is as pergect as a fresh sheet of ice after the Zamboni machine(赞博尼磨冰机)has made its final pas
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