英语阅读理解(时文广告)练习题及答案含解析

英语阅读理解(时文广告)练习题及答案含解析

一、高中英语阅读理解时文广告类

1．阅读理解

Uncover secrets of the world's oldest civilizations and see natural wonders that will take your breath away. Through our tours you'll encounter wild animals, see unbelievable landmarks and experience the local traditions of native tribes(部落).

Grand Morocco

From $2599 13 days

Uniting North African culture and French flavor in harmony, Morocco attracts tourists with its old-world traditions and splendid landscapes. Our Morocco tour from the U. S. contains must-see destinations. And, if you like, a noble camel will take you on an unforgettable ride during a full-day Sahara Desert trip. You'll also have time to experience the country's delightful customs.

Deluxe Dubai＆Abu Dhabi

From $2299 9 days

If you appreciate big and striking, consider this Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour package from the U. S. Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves, the UAE's largest emirate(酋长国) has transformed into an impressive destination you have to see to believe. Dramatic Dubai is developing rapidly too. It's become a truly global, open society where visitors are absorbed in exciting possibilities. Experience all of the must-sees, as your guide provides context, dining ideas and personalized tips on maximizing your free time.

Cape Town & Safari Express

From $1 999 9 days

If South Africa is one of the many destinations on your wish list, our Cape Town and Safari package from New York City is a very smart choice. The tour includes three full days in this port city, where you can book extraordinary optional tours that show south Africa's incredible diversity. Discover the long-lasting legacy(遗产)of Nelson Mandela, explore the scenic Winelands or even go shark cage diving if you dare!

（1）What will you do on Grand Morocco tour?

A.Have delicious French food.

B.Experience mixed cultures.

C.Walk across Sahara Desert.

D.Enjoy the modern civilization.

（2）Why is Abu Dhabi so wealthy?

A.For the amount of oil.

B.For its special location.

C.For the tourist destinations.

D.For its personalized services.

（3）On which tour can you experience all adventurous activity?

A.Sahara Desert.

B.Grand Morocco.

C.Deluxe Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

D.Cape Town & Safari Express.

【答案】（1）B

（2）A

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了可以揭开世界上最古老文明的秘密，观赏自然奇观的大摩洛哥、迪拜和开普敦和野生动物园快车三处旅行的具体活动内容和收费。（1）考查细节理解。根据Grand Morocco部分中的“Uniting North African culture and French flavor in harmony，Morocco attracts tourists with its old-world traditions and splendid landscapes. ”大摩洛哥融合了北非文化和法国风味，得知你可以在大摩洛哥体验到混合的文化。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据Deluxe Dubai＆Abu Dhabi部分中的“Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves，the UAE's largest emirate(酋长国) has transformed into an impressive destination you have to see to believe.”可知迪拜以丰富的石油而富裕。故选A。

（3）考查细节理解。根据Cape Town & Safari Express部分中的“Discover the long-lasting legacy(遗产)of Nelson Mandela，explore the scenic Winelands or even go shark cage diving.. if you dare! ”可知Cape Town & Safari Express你可以体验到冒险的经历，和装在笼子里的鲨鱼一起潜水。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。

2．阅读理解

The Best Way to See Singapore. See More for Less!

City Sightseeing

$33/A, S23/C, FREE/T

24 hrs of Unlimited Touring — 9 am to 6 pm

Duration: 1 Day (unlimited rides)

Attractions: Civic District Orchard Road, Botanic Gardens, Little India, Chinatown & along the City & Heritage routes

It is easy to enjoy Singapore with the City Sightseeing open-top touring system Spot an interesting place or sight? Simply hop off and walk around and you can continue the tour later by hopping on the next bus. With I bus arriving every 20 minutes, the City Sightseeing system links you to major sights attractions and hotels!

Guests Helpline: 6338-6877

DUCK

S33/A, S23/C, S2/T

Daily: 9:30 am — 5:30 pm

Duration: 60 minutes

Ride the original DUCK! Hop on this amphibious(两栖的)craft for a sightseeing tour which covers both land and sea!

Free bus transfer, most popular tour; 1st and original DUCK; unique land & sea adventure

For More Information, call 6338-6859

Night Safari(旅行)

S49/A, $33/C, FREEST

Tour Time: 6:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Duration: 4 hours observe the night activities of the 1,000 over noctumal(夜行的)animals in the Night Safari – the world's first wildlife night park, for an adventure you'll never forget. |

Free & Easy with 2-way bus transfer

For More Information, call 6338-6826

Flyer

$53/A, $37/C, FREE/T

Open HoursoursHow: Daily 9:00 am — 9:00 pm

Duration: 30 minutes

Feast your eyes on Singapore's magnificent cityscape from a height of 165m on the world's largest observation wheel. Get your cameras ready as you experience a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and the Manna Bay area.

Free bus transfer free river transfer

For More Information, call 6338-3311

A — adult, C — children (3- 12), T — toddler (2 & below)

（1）Mr Smith is going to lake his wife, his 13-year-old daughter and his 1-year-old son to visit Singapore at their own leisurely pace, he should get at least ready.

A.$89

B.$99

C.$91

D.$101

（2）If David and his 9-year-old son are both animal lovers, they had better dial for more information before their tour.

A.6338-6877

B.6338-6859

C.6338-3311

D.6338-6826

【答案】（1）B

（2）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了新加坡基础旅游景点的景观特色，旅游安排时间，收费，乘车联系电话等广告信息。

（1）考查数字计算。根据文章第一部分的“City Sightseeing $33/A, S23/C, FREE/T”可知成人票价为$33，儿童票价为$23（12岁以下），学步孩子免费（2岁以下），Mr Smith一家包括两个成人，一个13岁小孩，和一个1岁小孩，按照规定他们应付的钱是：$33+$33+$33=$99.故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据文章第三部分中的“1,000 over noctumal（夜行的）animals in the Night Safari – the world's first wildlife night park, for an adventure you'll never forget. | For More

Information, call 6338-6826”可知，如果是动物爱好者可以去参加Night Safari，联系电话是6338-6826。故选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和数字计算两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行推理，计算，从而选出正确答案。

3．阅读理解

Book: No Looking Back

Author: Shivani Gupta

Shivani had thrown a party one evening and awoke the next morning in hospital because of a car crash. It took Shivani years of pain, struggle and determination to regain control of her life and her body. Then tragedy struck again. As the newly-married Shivani drove to Manali with her family, a truck crashed into her car. Shivani refused to give in-she wouldn't let her injury keep her from achieving her ambitions.

Book: Courage Beyond Compare

Author: Sanjay Sharma

The 10 sportspersons in the book are champions in diverse fields like athletics, swimming, and badminton, who have brought glory to the country. They overcame their physical limitations to reach the top of their chosen fields.

Book: Face to Face

Author: Ved Mehta

Blind since the age of four, the author led a lonely childhood in India until he was accepted to the Arkansas School for the Blind, to which he flew alone at 15. America and the school changed his life, leading him to degrees at Oxford and Harvard and a fruitful writing career.

Book: This Star Won's Go Out

Author: Lori and Wayne Earl

Diagnosed with cancer at 12, Esther Earl was a bright and talented, but very normal teenager. She lived a hope-filled and generous life. A cheerful, positive and encouraging daughter, sister and friend, Esther died in 2010, shortly after turning 16, but not before inspiring thousands through her growing online presence.

（1）The book No Looking Back mainly talks about________.

A. an unlucky girl who experienced two car accidents

B. 10 disabled athletes who are champions in sports field

C. a successful author who was blind during his childhood

D. an inspiring teenager who died of cancer

（2）When reading the book written by Sanjay Sharma, we will______.

A.find the author is a sports lover

B.get inspired by the sportspersons' spirits

C.be proud to be a sportsperson

D.find sportspersons are full of power

（3）In which book does the author tell of himself?

A.Face to Face

B.This Star Won't Go Out

C.Courage Beyond Compare

D.No Looking Back

【答案】（1）A

（2）B

（3）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四本书及其作者和书的简介。

（1）考查段落大意。根据 Book: No Looking Back部分中的“Shivani had thrown a party one evening and awo ke the next morning in hospital because of a car crash.”和第三句“Then tragedy struck again. As the newly-married Shivani drove to Manali with her family, a truck crashed into her car.”一天晚上Shivani举行一个聚会，等她醒来时发现自己由于车祸住进了医院。然后悲剧再次发生，当新婚的Shivani开车带家人去Manali时，一辆卡车和她的车相撞，可知，这本书主要讲述了经历两次车祸的不幸女孩Shivani的故事。故选A。

（2）考查推理判断。根据Book: Courage Beyond Compare部分中的“They overcame their physical limitations to reach the top of their chosen fields.”这些运动员克服身体局限达到他们自己所选择领域的顶峰，可知，我们会从这些运动员不屈不挠的精神中获得鼓舞。故选B。

（3）考查细节理解。根据Book: Face to Face部分中的“Blind since the age of four, the author led a lonely childhood in India until he was accepted to the Arkansas School for the Blind,”作者自从四岁时失明，在印度他度过了孤独的童年，最终考取了Arkansas盲人学校，可知，在书中作者讲述自己的故事。故选A。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和段落大意三个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，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。

4．阅读理解

Gemini Man

Gemini Man is a big-budget Hollywood sci-fi-action movie based on an original concept, rather than on a superhero comic or an old TV series, even though this particular original concept is more 20 years old. In it a government assassin (杀手)is being hunted down by his own clone The original script was sold by Darren Lemke to a studio in 1997, and since then almost every male A-listener has been attached as a potential star. Now, at long last, Ang Lee has directed Gemini Man, and Will Smith plays both the veteran assassin and his much younger doppelganger (分身).

Jojo Rabbit

During World War Two, a 10-year-old German boy (Roman Griffin David) is desperate to be a dutiful Nazi, only to discover that his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding, a Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their house. It may not sound like the stuff of a big-hearted comedy but Taika Waititi can make anything warm and funny. As well as writing and directing Jojo Rabbit, Waititi co-stars as the boy's imaginary friend,a nitwitted Adolf Hitler.

Doctor Sleep

Mike Flanag's new film is adapted from Stephen King, novel, Doctor Sleep, which was a sequel (续集) to The Shining. You can expect to see blood flowing out of lifts in a rapid stream, ghostly twin girls and headache-including carpet patterns. Ewan McGregor stars as Danny Torrance, the boy with psychic powers m 1980 film. Now, he is a middle-aged hospital counsellor. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Here's another chance to see Angelina Jolie. In 2014 she starred in Maleficent, Disney's live-action remake of the Sleeping Beauty cartoon from 1959. The twist was that the eponymous wicked fairy wasn't so wicked, after all, and that the real villain was the father of Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning). The sequel's subtitle promises that Maleficent will actually be evil this time around, her change of heart prompted by Aurora's engagement to handsome prince (Harris Dickinson).（1）What can we learn from this passage?

A. Ewan McGregor plays a role in Doctor Sleep.

B. Taika Waititi is the main character in Jojo Rabbit.

C. Gemini Man is adapted from a 20-yem--old TV series.

D. The real wicked character in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is Aurora.

（2）If your friend wants to see a horror movie, which one will you recommend?

A. Gemini Man

B. Jojo Babbit

C. Doctor Sleep

D. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

【答案】（1）A

（2）C

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四部电影。

（1）考查细节理解。根据Doctor Sleep部分中的“Ewan McGregor stars as Danny Torrance, the boy with psychic powers in 1980 film.”可知Ewan McGregor在电影Doctor Sleep扮演Danny Torrance的角色。故选A。

（2）考查推理判断。根据Doctor Sleep部分中的“You can expect to see blood flowing out of lifts in a rapid stream, ghostly twin girls and headache-including carpet patterns.”可知电影里有血腥场景，可怕的双胞胎姐妹和让人头痛的地毯图案，故推测喜欢看恐怖电影的人，会选择Doctor Sleep这部电影。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，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

5．阅读理解

The rough guide to marketing success used to be that you got what you paid for. No longer. While traditional, "paid" media, such as television commercials and print advertisements, still play a major role, companies today can exploit many alternative forms of media. Consumers passionate about a product may create "earned" media by willingly promoting it to friends, and a company may leverage "owned" media by sending e-mail alerts about products and sales to customers registered with its Web site. The way consumers approach the process of making purchase decisions means that marketing's impact stems from a broad range of factors beyond conventional paid media.

Paid and owned media are controlled by marketers promoting their own products. For earned media, such marketers act as the initiator for users' responses. But in some cases, one marketer's

owned media become another marketer's paid media -- for instance, when an e-commerce retailer sells ad space on its Web site. We define such sold media as owned media whose traffic is so strong that other organizations place their content or e-commerce engines within that environment. This trend, which we believe is still in its infancy, effectively began with retailers and reavel providers such as airlines and hotels and will no doubt go further. Johnson & Johnson, for example, has created Baby Center, a stand-along media property that promotes complementary and even competitive products. Besides generating income, the presence of other marketers makes the site seem objective, gives companies opportunities to learn valuable information about the appeal of other companies marketing, and may help expand user traffic for all companies concerned.

The same dramatic technological changes that have provided marketers with more and more diverse communications choices have also increased the risk that passionate consumers will voice their opinions in quicker, more visible, and much more damaging ways. Such hijacked media are the opposite of earned media: an asset or campaign becomes hostage to consumers, other stakeholders, or activists who make negative allegations about a brand or product. Members of social networks, for instance, are learning that they can hijack media to apply pressure on the business that originally created them.

If that happens passionate consumers would try to persuade others to boycott products, putting the reputation of the target company at risk. In such a case, the company's response may not be sufficiently quick or thoughtful, and the learning curve has been steep. Toyota Motor, for example, alleviated some of the damage from its recall crisis earlier this year with a relatively quick and well-orchestrated social-media response campaign, which included efforts to engage with consumers directly on sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

（1）Consumers may create "earned" media when they are ________.

A. obsessed with online shopping at certain Web sites

B. inspired by product-promoting e-mail sent to them

C. eager to help their friends promote quality products

D. enthusiastic about recommending their favorite products.

（2）The author indicates in Para. 3 that earned media ________.

A. invite constant conflicts with passionate consumers

B. can be used to produce negative effects in marketing

C. may be responsible for fiercer competition

D. deserve all the negative comments about them

（3）Toyota Motor's experience is cited as an example of ________.

A. responding effectively to hijacked media

B. persuading customers into boycotting product

C. cooperating with supportive consumers

D. taking advantage of hijacked media

【答案】（1）D

（2）B

（3）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了有关earned media(口碑媒体)、Hijacked Media（劫持媒体）、paid media（自有媒体）的概念和特点。

（1）考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Consumers passionate about a product may create “earned” media by willingly promoting it to friends”可知，对产品充满热情的消费者可能会通过主动向朋友推销产品来创造“口碑”媒体。故选D。

（2）考查推理判断。根据第三段可知，剧烈的技术变革为营销人员提供了越来越多的交流选择，但同时也增加了这样一种风险，即热情的消费者会以更快、更明显、更具破坏性的方式表达自己的观点。这种被劫持的媒体是口碑媒体的对立面：一项资产或活动成为消费者、其他利益相关者或对某个品牌或产品提出负面指控的活动人士的人质。例如，社交网络的成员正在明白他们可以劫持媒体，对最初创建它们的企业施加压力。由此可知，当口碑媒体被某些人所劫持，转化为劫持媒体的时候，就会影响企业，从而对企业营销产生不利的影响。故选B。

（3）考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段对于“劫持媒体”的介绍和最后一段中的“If that happens passionate consumers would try to persuade others to boycott products, putting the reputation of the target company at risk. In such a case, the company's response may not be sufficiently quick or thoughtful, and the learning curve has been steep.”可知，如果发生（劫持媒体）这种情况，热情的消费者会试图说服他人抵制产品，从而使目标公司的声誉面临风险。在这种情况下，公司的反应可能不够迅速或周到，那么公司就会变得很困难。而下文以Toyota Motor（该公司在今年早些时候的召回危机中采取了相对迅速和精心策划的社交媒体应对行动，包括在Twitter和Facebook等网站上直接与消费者互动，从而减轻了部分损失）为例，则展示了当发生“劫持媒体”这种情况时，如果应对迅速得当，那么就可以减轻损失。因此，Toyota Motor是一个有效应对被绑架媒体的例子。故选A。

【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，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

6．阅读理解

Do you have a talented young artist, photographer, or designer in your life? It's never too early to start helping them get their work out there! We've rounded up the top art competitions for kids and teens that can help these young creators share their first masterpiece with the world. Most of them are totally free to enter!

Global Canvas Children's Art Competition

Ages: 16 and under Mediums: drawing, painting

Organized by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth. The judges are looking for artists to discover the wonderful places that wildlife calls home.

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Ages: 15 and under Mediums: drawing, painting

Time to design a dream car! Toyota wants to get junior artists thinking about what the future of transportation might look like. Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car plants and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.

Advena World Children's Art Competition

Ages: 15 and under Mediums: drawing, painting, photos and other original artworks

The competition aims to promote creativity and self-expression. Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings—anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement—through their chosen medium.

Progressive Young Artists Awards

Open to: high school and college students Mediums: drawing, painting, photograph, mixed media, sculpture

PYAA is all about expressing and celebrating progressive values. So, if there is a creative teen in your life who wants to do good in the world, sign him or her up for this art competition. The prize is a scholarship that winners can put forwards their post-secondary schooling.

（1）Which of the following favors the environment?

A. Advena World Children's Art Competition.

B. Global Canvas Children's Art Competition.

C. Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.

D. Progressive Young Artists Awards.

（2）What prize can the winner get at Toyota Dream Car Art Contest?

A. A dream car.

B. A scholarship.

C. A tour of a factory.

D. An amount of cash.（3）What is special about Advena World Children's Art Competition?

A. It has no fixed theme.

B. It has an entrance fee.

C. The prize is a scholarship.

D. Its participants are the youngest.

【答案】（1）B

（2）C

（3）A

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了有助于孩子展示艺术才华的四大比赛。（1）考查细节理解。根据Global Canvas Children's Art Competition部分中的“this art competition wants to inspire the next generation to be more mindful of how we take care of the earth.”可知，它的目的就是使下一代更加关注如何呵护地球环境。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据Toyota Dream Car Art Contest部分中的“Prizes include a chance to tour one of the Toyota car plants and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.”可知，奖励包括游览丰田汽车工厂。故选C。

（3）考查细节理解。纵观全文并进行细致比较可知Global Canvas Children's Art Competition关注的是地球环境；Toyota Dream Car Art Contest则着眼与未来的交通；Progressive Young Artists Awards围绕的是未来的价值观；唯有Advena World Children's Art Competition没有设置主题，这可以从Instead of a theme, it asks the participating artists to simply express their feelings—anything from sadness or joy to anger or excitement得知本比赛没有主题，只是让参加者表达他们的想法。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，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

7．阅读理解

Amsterdam Destination Guide

Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.

Boom Season Population Language(s)Currency January Climate July Climate

May to October813,562Dutch Euro Average high: 5.8 °C Average high: 22.0 °C

Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.

If You Have Time

There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city's museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens.

Money Saving Tips

Unless you really want to see the tulips (郁金香) blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.

Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.

Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.

Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.

Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.

（1）What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage?

A. Amsterdam is called the "Venice of the North" because of its location.

B. The Van Gogh Museum lies in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter.

C. The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

D. The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers.

（2）In order to save money in Amsterdam, you can .

A. arrange a guided canal tour

B. buy train tickets at the counter

C. reserve a hotel in the South District

D. book flights between mid-March and mid-May

（3）Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A. A magazine.

B. An essay.

C. A report.

D. A website.

【答案】（1）B

（2）C

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文呢，介绍了阿姆斯特丹的旅游指南。

（1）考查细节理解。根据Must-See Attractions部分中的”You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.“可知，梵高博物馆位于阿姆斯特丹南区的博物馆区。故选B。

（2）考查细节理解。根据Money Saving Tips部分中的”Look for accommodations in Amst erdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center. “在阿姆斯特丹南区寻找住宿，那里的房价通常比市中心便宜。故选C。

（3）考查推理判断。根据最后一段”Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book“在预订之前，请查看我们的主页，从而可以推断出，此文最有可能选自网站。故选D。

【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，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案。

8．阅读理解

How was your day today? If it was just sort of OK, with nothing much happening, then Scott Shaffer wants to hear from you. Mr Shaffer is the editor of the Journal of Mundane Behaviour. "We can learn a lot about the way that society works by examining normal patterns of behavior," he says. "All the ordinary decisions we make and ordinary things we do are society in action." The idea that social scientists should "study the unmarked", in Mr Shaffer's words, has also spread to historians. Traditionally, most history has been written as the story of greatness. It is all about great ideas, great people and great economic and social forces changing the way that millions of people live for ever. Albert Einstein's theory of relativity changed the way that we look at the universe. But has he been of more benefit to humanity than the unknown person who invented the first really comfortable shoe? Try thinking great thoughts when your feet hurt.

In recent years, books of micro-history have been a great success with the public. Most micro historians like to relate their subject to wider developments in society. According to historian Catherine Gallagher, the potato was once a matter of great argument. Supporters pointed out that it could grow cheaply and easily and help feed the poor. Opponents said that this would lead to the poor becoming more powerful, since they did not have to spend every hour working to feed themselves. It seems that European socialism started with an argument about vegetables. British historian Colin Jones wants us to look at pictures painted hundreds of years ago. He wants us to notice the fact that nobody smiles in these pictures. Compare that with today, when everyone smiles for the camera and refusing to smile is seen as an unfriendly act. It is all because

of dentistry, he says. Once people were able to look after their teeth, they began to smile and the world became a happier place.

Whether stories like this are true or not, they put ordinary people at the center of history. Most of us are not going to change the world in a big way. But we might be able to do something that makes life a bit easier for other people. And maybe one day a historian will come along and write the story. It is something to get excited about, though perhaps not very excited.

（1）Why does the author tell you to try thinking great thoughts when your feet hurt? A. To show the ordinary is necessary. B. To show history is created by the unknown.

C. To show great thoughts are unnecessary.

D. To show greatness comes from the ordinary.（2）What was the most important thing about the argument about the potato?

A. It helped the poor to feed themselves.

B. It helped to spend less money on food.

C. It brought about a struggle against the rich.

D. It led to great changes in society.

（3）Why didn't people smile in pictures painted hundreds of years ago?

A. They lived a hard life.

B. Their teeth looked terrible.

C. They were not friendly.

D. They preferred to look serious.

（4）What is mainly discussed in the text?

A. The ways to make life easier.

B. The importance of the ordinary in history.

C. The increasing interest in micro-history.

D. Unknown people who invented small things.

【答案】（1）A

（2）D

（3）B

（4）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文。论述了关注社会中普通人的重要性。

（1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“All the ordinary decisions we make and ordinary things we do are society in action.”及第二段中的“But has he been of more benefit to humanity than the unknown person who invented the first really comfortable shoe? Try thinking great thoughts when your feet hurt.”可知第一个发明舒适的鞋的未知人的重要性。作者以此来印证普通人和普通人的想法的重要性。故选A。

（2）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“According to historian Catherine Gallagher, the potato was once a matter of great argument. ”以及“ It seems that European socialism started with an argument about vegetab les.” 可知作者在文中提到了potato,而恰恰是对potato的讨论带来了社会的变革。故选D。

（3）考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“It is all because of dentistry, he says. Once people were able to look after their teeth, they began to smile and the world became a happier place”可推断当人们会照料自己的牙齿的时候,人们才敢笑,这表明在此之前人不敢笑,是因为他们的牙齿很糟糕。故选B。

（4）考查主旨大意。本文主题为"The importance of the ordinary in history,（历史中普通人的重要性）"各段落紧扣主题内容,论证了作者在本文中的观点普通人是很重要的。故选B。【点评】本题考点涉及推理判断和主旨大意两个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅读，要求考生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．阅读理解

Teen Ink Contests

Educator of the Year Contest

Do you know an outstanding school teacher, coach, librarian, or principal? Recommend that special teacher and give him/her the chance to be recognized in a national magazine!

Convince us your educator is special. Tell us about his or her style of teaching, involvement in school activities, and community service. Give examples with specific details. Keep your essay between 200 and 1,000 words.

Prizes:

Cash awards will be given to educators from across the country honored as Teen Ink Educators of the Year. Winning essays are published in Teen Ink magazine.

Deadlines:

The deadline for submitting Educator of the Year essays is April 30. Entries are accepted and considered for publication in Teen Ink magazine throughout the year.

Cover Art Contest

Want your photo or artwork to appear on the cover of a national magazine? Submit your images now!

Teen Ink will only consider photos and artwork by teens. The subjects should primarily be other teens. The best images for the cover are clear, in color, and close up.

Submit entries through our website. All photographs and artwork submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the cover art contest.

Prizes:

Every month one image is selected to appear on the cover of Teen Ink magazine. Winners receive a copy of the magazine featuring their image.

Deadlines:

There are no deadlines; images are accepted and published throughout the year. Keep in mind 迁 your submission has a seasonal or holiday theme, it's best to send it early.

Nonfiction Contest

Make us laugh, move us to tears... write a memorable nonfiction piece and you may be one of our two monthly winners.

Teen Ink will only consider original writing by teens. Entries of all kinds are accepted serious, funny, long or short. We like to read them all!

Prizes:

Winning articles are published in Teen Ink magazine, and contest winners receive a copy of the magazine featuring their work.

Deadlines:

There are no deadlines; entries are accepted throughout the year. Winning nonfiction pieces are published in Teen Ink magazine and online each month.

（1）What is the award for a winning essay about a school educator?

A. Money.

B. Magazines.

C. Educator of the Year.

D. Publication of the essay.

（2）What is the requirement for the photos or artwork?

A. They must be chosen by teenagers.

B. They should be about the winners.

C. They should be about teenagers.

D. They must be submitted as early as possible.（3）How are winners chosen for the Nonfiction Contest?

A. Two winners every two months.

B. Two winners every month.

C. One winner every month.

D. One winner every two months.

【答案】（1）D

（2）D

（3）B

【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了Teen Ink（美国青少年文学杂志）举办的三项写作比赛。他们分别是:Educator of the Year Contest,Cover Art Contest,Nonfiction Contest。（1）考查细节理解。根据第一则信息中的“Cash awards will be given to educators from across the country honored as Teen Ink Educators of the Year. Winning essays are published in Teen Ink magazine.”可知奖励有两种:对被授予Teen Ink Educators of the Year称号的老师给与现金奖励,学生的奖励是把获胜文章在Teen Ink杂志上发表。故选D。

（2）考查细节理解。根据第二则信息中的“Keep in mind your submission has a seasonal or holiday them e, it's best to send it early.”牢记:你的提交要有季节性或节日性主题,最好早点提交，可知对于照片或艺术作品要尽早提交。故选D。

（3）考查细节理解。根据第三则信息中的“write a memorable nonfiction piece and you may be one of our two monthly winners.”写一篇值得纪念的纪实性文章,你会成为我们每月两名获胜者中的一员。可知对于Nonfiction Contest,每个月有两名获胜者。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，要求考生准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。

10．阅读理解

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CAR RENTAL IN CANADA

When you fly into Canada you don't have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities across the country.

What do you need in order to rent a car in Canada?

● Valid Driver's license and International Driver's Permit if your license is not in Engli sh or French.

● When picking up your car, you may have to show your passport and a return airline ticket.

● Credit Card for the deposit—Renting a car in Canada without a credit card is impossible.

Fly-Drive Packages from Home

You may get the best deal on car rental if you book a fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time in advance. Rental coast varies to a great extent, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.

Minimum Age

The driver has to be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 12 months of driving

experience in order to rent a car in Canada. A "Young Renter Fee" will be applied to your car rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate.

Insurance

Most car rental companies in Canada offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) for an additional charge. Some credit card companies include CDW insurance on car rentals when you use their cards to pay for the rental. Check your credit card's terms and conditions.

Fuel and Service Stations

Most rental cars use unleaded gas. Remember, driving distances in Canada are long and a large amount of your vacation budget will go towards gasoline. Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns. If you are heading up to the Northwest Territories, gas prices will be much higher than in the south.

Cross-Border Travel

Some rental companies don't allow their cars to drive across borders, like from Canada to the US or across provinces. If this is the case, watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.

（1）You'll have to pay extra fees for your car rental in Canada if you .

A. book a fly-drive package from home

B. are 22 with one-year driving experience

C. use a credit card offering CDW insurance

D. have no passport or return airline ticket

（2）What are you encouraged to do when you rent a car in Canada?

A. Use GPS to find your way.

B. Provide a license in English.

C. Fill up the car in large cities.

D. Drive across borders to America.

【答案】（1）B

（2）C

【解析】【分析】本文主要是告知人们在加拿大如何租车以及注意事项。

（1）细节理解题。根据原文可知A、C是可以省钱的，D则直接会导致无法租车，均排除。在原文Minimum Age下面的第二句话A "Young Renter Fee" will be applied to your car rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate.可知，如果年龄在21-24岁间会额外收费，而要想租车的基本条件就是驾驶时间为12个月及以上，故选B。

（2）细节理解题。根据原文GPS会记录你的行踪因此不要开出边界，排除A、D；要提供有效的驾驶证，如果驾照是非英语或法语的，要国际驾驶许可证，而不是让你只能提供英语驾驶证，排除B。在原文倒数第四行Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns可知，在大城市加油会比小城镇便宜，因此建议在大城市加油。故选C。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及的两个题均是细节理解题，抓住题干关键题，在原文查找细节依据。