1、同步新教材人教英语必修1新素养突破阶段综合检测阶段综合检测(七).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)ALatin American Week includes a number of events that show Latin American culture in different ways.The interesting parts of the week in 2018 are listed below.Fiesta Blanca Salsa CruiseDate & Time: June 30,2018 (from 9：30 pm to 12：30 am)This ev
2、ent is a 3hour cruise (巡航) on the boat of MV Britannia，where people wear white，dance and have a wonderful party.The event involved Latin music with different DJs on all three levels of the boat as well as a salsa (萨尔萨舞) dance show.Tickets cost $31 and food and drink is available.Latin Film NightDate
3、 & Time: July 3,2018 (starting at 5：30 pm)Two films are shown at the Vancity Theatre in 2018.They are La Carga，from Mexico，and Coraco Vagabundo，from Brazil.The evening begins with live music by Brazilian singer Duo Mara Coelho.It costs $13 for adults and $11 for students/seniors (ages 60) for one fi
4、lm，or $20 for both films.Note: The Latin Film Night event is for adults (ages 19)Tango & Wine NightDate & Time: July 5,2018 (from 7 pm until 10 pm)This is about an evening for tango dancing at the Performance Works Theatre.Dancers are from Argentine Tango Lab.In addition to the dancing it also offer
5、s a selection of Latin American wines.It costs $30 in advance and $35 at the door.Carnaval del SolDates: July 7 & 8,2018It is a free familyfriendly festival at the end of Latin American Week and without a doubt the number one attraction.For two days Vancouvers Concord Pacific Place is full of food t
6、rucks，concerts and other live entertainment.【语篇解读】语篇类型是应用文，主题语境是节日。文章介绍了2018年拉丁美洲周的四项文化活动。1How much should 62yearold Mr.Black and his son aged 35 pay to see a film at Latin Film Night?A20. B22.C24. D26.C细节理解题。根据Latin Film Night中的It costs $13 for adults and $11 for students/seniors(ages 60)for one fi
7、lm，or $20 for both films可知，Mr.Black是老年人，他的儿子是成年人，他俩看一场电影需要24美元。2Who are most interested in Tango & Wine Night?AFilm lovers. BFood lovers.CDance lovers. DMusic lovers.C细节理解题。根据Tango & Wine Night中的This is about an evening for tango dancing.Dancers are from Argentine Tango Lab可知，探戈舞爱好者会对这项活动很感兴趣。3Which
8、 event is most suitable for all members of the average family?AFiesta Blanca Salsa Cruise.BLatin Film Night.CTango & Wine Night.DCarnaval del Sol.D细节理解题。根据Carnaval del Sol中的It is a free familyfriendly festival at the end of Latin American Week可知，该项活动最适合一家人参加。BI sat down to read beneath an old maple
9、tree in the park，disillusioned with life，for the world was getting me down.And if that wasnt enough to ruin my day，a young boy approached me，out of breath from running.He stood right before me with his head lowered down and said with great excitement，“See what I found！”In his hand was a flower.What
10、a pitiful sight! Its petals (花瓣) were all worn.Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play，I faked a small smile and then turned away.But instead of leaving，he sat by my side，placed the flower to his nose and said with surprise，“It sure smells pretty and its beautiful，too.Thats why I pick
11、ed it; here，its for you.”The flower before me was dying or dead.But I knew I must take it，or he might never leave.So I reached for the flower and replied，“Just what I need.”But instead of him placing the flower in my hand，he held it in midair without reason.It was then that I noticed for the very fi
12、rst time that the boy was blind.I heard my voice tremble as I thanked him for picking the very best one.“Youre welcome，” he smiled，and then ran off to play.I sat there and wondered how he managed to see a selfpitying woman beneath an old maple tree perhaps from his heart，hed been blessed with true s
13、ight.Through the eyes of a blind child，at last I could see the problem was not with the world；the problem was me.And I determined to see beauty and appreciate every second thats mine.I held that flower up to my nose and smiled as that boy was about to change the life of an old man with another flowe
14、r in his hand.【语篇解读】语篇类型是记叙文，主题语境是生活。作者在公园一棵枫树下读书，心情很糟糕。这时，一个双目失明的男孩给作者带来了一朵花，改变了她对生活的态度。4How did the author feel when she sat down to read under the maple tree?ASad and disappointed.BNervous and unhappy.CHungry and tired.DCalm and relaxed.A推理判断题。根据第一段中的disillusioned with life，for the world was gett
15、ing me down和第四段中作者对自己的描述a selfpitying woman beneath an old maple tree可知，作者认为这个世界让她感到沮丧，由此推知她在枫树下坐下来准备读书的时候感到伤心失望。5Why did the author accept the flower?AShe wanted to please the boy.BShe wanted the boy to leave.CShe had pity on the boy.DShe liked it very much.B细节理解题。根据第三段第一句The flower before me was d
16、ying or dead.But I knew I must take it，or he might never leave可知，作者接受了男孩枯萎的花是希望他快点离开。6What can we learn from the last paragraph?AThe author had behavioral problems.BThe boy knew the authors problems.CThe boy positively influenced the author.DThe author realized beauty exists everywhere.C推理判断题。根据最后一段
17、可知，作者通过这个男孩意识到问题出现在自己身上，她决定要发现美，欣赏属于自己的每一瞬间，可见男孩对作者产生了积极影响。7Which of the following could be the best title?AA blind happy boyBThe most beautiful flowerCMy friendship with a blind boyDA bad day in the parkB标题判断题。综合全文，文章主要介绍了一个双目失明的男孩把自己在公园采摘的一朵花送给了作者，并改变了作者对生活的态度。CThe Pause Pod has been made fun of o
18、n social media as a really expensive childrens tent for adults，but its inventors think it is actually a portable(便携式的)“private space free from stressful moments”The Pause Pod is designed to provide its user an escape from the pressure of modern life，anytime，anywhere.Whether youre wanting to take a s
19、hort sleep，read your favorite book or watch a film，at the office，at home or even on the street，all you have to do is take out your portable Pause Pod，step inside and take a break from the outside world.When you want to use the Pause Pod，all you have to do is take it out of its bag，unfold it and get
20、in.The whole process takes only a few seconds.It is made out of a highquality material that can block about 99% of outside light when zipped up，allowing you to enjoy a good nights sleep in the middle of the day.Other special features include a collapsible (可收缩的) pocket that allows you to lie down an
21、d extend your legs as much as necessary，a pillow，a reading lamp，and a pocket for valuable things.Because of its obvious similarity to a childrens tent，the Pause Pod has been made fun of on social media，but a lot of people apparently love the idea of a portable escape from the outside world，as shown
22、by its successful crowdfunding (众筹) campaign.The Pause Pod simply smashed its $10,000 goal，raising $100,000 in 30 days，as well as an extra $40,000 in preorders.In spite of the widespread disapproval，its inventors consider the pod a success.【语篇解读】语篇类型是说明文，主题语境是科学与技术。文章介绍了一款帐篷，它可以给成年人提供逃离压力的空间。8Why ha
23、s the Pause Pod been made fun of on social media?AIt turns out to be out of fashion.BIt is similar to a childrens tent.CIt isnt as good as advertised.DIt can provide limited space.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的The Pause Pod has been made fun of on social media as a really expensive childrens tent for adults和第四段的第一句
24、可知，这款成人帐篷在社交媒体上被取笑的原因是因为它与儿童帐篷很相似。9What is the inventors purpose of designing the Pause Pod?ATo help its user rest at will.BTo make its user fall asleep soon.CTo give its user more time to enjoy himself.DTo offer its user a temporary relaxation space.D推理判断题。根据第二段可知，这款帐篷的设计初衷是为用户提供逃离现代生活压力的一个空间，即为用户提
25、供一个暂时可以放松的空间。10What can we learn about the Pause Pod from Paragraph 3?AIt is easy to set up.BIt can keep its users valuables safe.CThe highquality material leads to its high price.DThere is no light in the Pause Pod if it is zipped up.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的When you want to use the Pause Pod，all you have to
26、 do is take it out of its bag，unfold it and get in.The whole process takes only a few seconds可知，这款帐篷很容易搭建。11Which of the following can replace the underlined word “smashed” in the last paragraph?Aset BquitCchanged DreachedD词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，有关这款帐篷的众筹活动非常成功，1万美元的众筹目标很轻松就实现了，而且30天内筹款达10万美元。DTwenty years a
27、go，I arrived in central Florida from Puerto Rico.I had heard of a job opportunity and decided to pursue it.But it never became a reality.I quickly learned that being alone without resources in an unfamiliar city was not a comfortable situation to be in.Once my limited funds ran out I became homeless
28、 and spent a year and a half living on the streets of Orlando.Apart from feeling not being noticed and missing my family，I had to face another challengehunger.For the first time in my life，I，as a foreign man，who had lived my life in the relative comfort of the middle class，understood the desperation
29、 someone feels when they dont get enough to eat.I clearly remembered having run a distance of more than 7 miles on many occasions just to make it to a local feeding program before they closed at 7 pm.Once the need for food was met，the next challenge would arisewhere to find a place to sleep for the
30、night.Fortunately，local programs like the Coalition for the Homeless，Second Harvest Food Bank and the Wayne Denseh Center were an important part of my ability to survive my painful experience.With the assistance of these programs，I was accepted by a college scholarship program through the Coalition
31、and obtained two degrees from Valencia.My experience has helped me understand that devoting my life to helping others offers lasting rewards.Today，I am employed as Childhood Hunger Programs Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank and oversee the summer feeding，HiFive Kids Pack，and Kids Cafe programs.I a
32、m also proud to be able to distribute (分配) food resources to those wonderful programs and help hundreds of people like me.【语篇解读】文章讲述了作者在陌生地方的生活经历，作者从这一经历中发现，帮助他人会得到持久的回报。12What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?AIt was hard for the author to get a job then.BMany local people were out of work in Florida.CFlorida was not a good place for peo
