2022届 高考英语一轮复习 阅读之应用文基础训练（四）.doc

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1、2022高考英语阅读之应用文基础训练（四）(A)Los Angeles is always a popular holiday destination. To fully enjoy your travel there, you should know its food, weather, and also traffic. While driving in L. A. is similar to that in other areas, there are a few specific rules to note.HOV lanes (车道)On many L. A. freeways, o

2、ne or more lanes at the far left are used as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. They usually have limited access and you can only enter or exit where there is a break in the double yellow line. Most HOV lanes require a minimum of two people in the car; some require three. Vehicles towing trailers (

3、拖车) are NOT allowed in the HOV lane, regardless of how many people are in them.Toll (收费) lanesOn certain freeways, the HOV lanes are double-purposed as toll lanes for people driving alone who have a FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. Therefore, you also have to have one in that lane as a

4、 HOV, which is inconvenient if youre just visiting. FasTrak is in effect on parts of the 110 freeway between the 405 and 10 freeways, and on parts of the 10 freeway east of Downtown L. A.Cell phonesIt is against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving without using a hands-free device. Holding

5、 a cell phone to your ear while driving will land you with a ticket.AlcoholDriving under the influence is taken seriously in L.A. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08%, but you can be charged with lower levels if they show you cant function normally. Placing an opened bottle of alcohol in the passe

6、nger area while driving (or sitting) is illegal. Any opened container of alcohol has to be transported in the trunk.1. What do you know about HOV lanes?A. They encourage people to share cars.B. They are on the far right of freeways.C. They are intended for larger vehicles.D. They allow cars to enter

7、 over the double yellow line.2. Which is surely against the road rules in L. A.?A. Driving on the 110 freeway with a FasTrak.B. Putting the cell phone in the car while driving.C. Riding with an opened bottle of alcohol in back seats.D. Going below the blood alcohol limit of 0. 08%.3. Where is the te

8、xt most probably taken from?A. A traffic law.B. A road map.C. A guidebook.D. A report.(B)Take a closer look at the wonders of Kew Gardens by joining a guided walking tour. Led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides, it is a fun and informative way to explore the grounds.Free daily walking toursTours

9、leave at 11 am and 1:30 pm from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Each guide presents their own tour and takes in the highlights(最精彩的部分) of the season.Themed toursTours leave at 12 from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Our guides offer attractive seasonal themes including Autu

10、mn Colour and Winter Evergreens.Expert-guided toursEvery Tuesday throughout the year at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm well be holding an expert-guided tour. The tour will feature (以为特色) a different plant each month and youll go behind the Scenes and talk to Kew staff about their work. Youll find out interest

11、ing facts about the featured plant or fungus(真菌), including why its grown at Kew and how its used and cared for.PriceThe cost is 60 per guide (this does not include your entry to the Gardens). Each guide can take up to 15 people. Groups of more than 15 must book more than one guide. Smaller groups a

12、re also accepted but the cost remains 60.Tours take about one hour and may be booked from 10 am every day. Please note that no refunds(退款) can be given once tickets are booked.1. What time can you choose if you go to free daily walking tours?A. 9 am. B. 10 am.C. 11 am.D. 2:30 pm.2. What can we learn

13、 about expert-guided tours?A. People can get in touch with experts ahead of time.B. People have no choice but to go on Tuesday.C. People can be warmly received by the staff.D. People can have a taste of fungus.3. How much is the guide cost for 5 people?A. 60.B. 120.C. 150. D. 300.(C)The editor of th

14、e Cool Camping Britain chooses some of his favorite new finds in England, Wales and Scotland.Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides Is this Britains most beautiful campsite? From the grassy point looking seaward to the mountains, its not hard for campers to see how the island inspired fantasy landsc

15、apes in The Lord of the Rings.The campsite itself is as wild and wonderful as its setting.Open AprilSeptember, pitches from 5 per tent per night. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, SuffolkDeep in the wilds of north Suffolk, this seven-acre campsite has only been open for a few years, with two fields sepa

16、rated by a lake and surrounded by woodland. The position is perfect. Its a great place to do nothing and get into nature.You can set up your tent in the bottom field or the woodland beyond.Open EasterOctober, pitches from 10 per tent per night. Pleasant Streams, near St Austell, CornwallThis site, b

17、y a lake, is all about simple pleasures. Located in the former mining village, it has a summerhouse with books and games for a rainy day, many animals including pigs, hens, goats and ducks, and a pub just a 10-minute stroll (walk) away. Theres very little to do here, no bells or whistles. Campfires

18、are encouraged.Open EasterSeptember, pitches from 10 per tent per night. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of ScillyIts only campsite couldnt be in a more remote position. Isolation is its greatest asst (优点)so bring plenty of books to read and dont expect a phone signal. But at least one of lifes n

19、ecessities is available. Lying on the hillside overlooking the bay and near the island of the Gugh, it might just win the prize for best beer garden view in England.Open MarchOctober, pitches from 7.50 per tent per night.1. Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life? A. Cleadale, Isle

20、 of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. B. Swattesfield,Thonham Magna, Suffolk. C. Pleasant Streams, near St Austell, Cornwall. D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.2. In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you cant .A. buy many books in the bookstore.B. get everyday necessities.C. view the b

21、ay from the hillside.D. communicate with others by phone.3. Whats the authors intention to write the passage? A. To advertise the Cool Camping Britain. B. To introduce some beautiful Britain sites for campers. C. To attract film directors and photographers to Britain. D. To show us some interesting

22、activities in Britain.(D)The new Lively Flip makes it easy to call, text, and helps you stay safe and healthy.EASY TO USEA large screen, big buttons and list-based menu make the Lively Flip an easy way to stay connected to friends and family. A long-lasting battery and powerful speaker make conversa

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26、 or make calls by using your voice. C. Download the Jitterbug Link apps for free. D. Keep informed of your loves well-being.3. Who is the Lively Flip probably intended for?A. Teenagers who seek online friendships. B. Working parents who look after babies. C. Elderly people who live by themselves. D.

27、 Sick people who are staying in hospital. （E)Cecilia Chiang, the chef and restaurant owner, was greatly known for introducing regional Chinese dishes to the United Stales. She helped change the way Americans think about Chinese cooking.Chiang was born into a wealthy Shanghai family with two full-tim

28、e chefs-one from the north and one from the south. In 1949 her family settled in Tokyo, opening a restaurant called the ForbiddenCity. But it was a 1960 trip in San Francisco that set Chiang on her dramatic journey to cooking fame.She was both shocked and amused by the food most Americans considered

29、 to be Chinese. “They think chop suey (杂烩）is the only thing we have in China， she said with a laugh. “What a shame. So Chiang was determined to open a high-end Chinese restaurant that served authentic Chinese food. “Everybody said, You cannot make it. You cannot speak English. You dont know anything

30、,”she recalled. In 1961 then, Chiang opened the Mandarin.The restaurant wasnt immediately successful. About a year after opening，the Mandarin received a mention from the San Francisco(旧金山纪事报). The effect of the powerful writers positive comment was immediate. Tourists，dignitaries and celebrities (达官

31、显贵)-from Mae West to John Lennon flooded into the Mandarin for then-unfamiliar food like lea-smoked duck and twice-cooked pork.Though the Mandarin was closed years later, Cecilia Cliiangs DNA can be found all over American Chinese food. Her son founded the chain P. F. Changs and the son of one of he

32、r chefs founded PandaExpress.In early 2017, Chiang shared how she lived lo be so old：always think about the better side, the good side of everything. I never think about, oh，Im going to fail. Oh, I cannot do this. Oh, I feelsorry for myself. Instead, Chiang wrote books, starred in a PBS documentary

33、series and won the mostfamous award in American cooking when she was 93 years old.1. Cecilia Chiang opened the Mandarin in order to _.A.remember her 1960 trip in San FranciscoB. serve real Chinese food to the AmericansC. continue her family tradition of running restaurantsD. show her shock and amuse

34、ment towards food2. What do we know about the Mandarin?A. It is in the charge of Chiangs son now.B. It wasnt successful until two years later.C. It turned out pretty popular among Americans.D. It changed the way Americans think about China.3. Which of the following best describes Cecilia Chiang?A.Ta

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