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1、题组层级快练4 Unit 4 Earthquakes 阅读速度提升练(时间：20分钟)阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。(2017南京模拟)In 1880, fourteenyearold Matthew Henson loved to hear sailors tell tales of their exciting lives at sea. The travel, the adventure, the danger, and the steady pay were all attracting young Henson. One day, he
2、found a job as a cabin boy on a beautiful ship called the Katie Hinds. For the next five years, Henson sailed around the world. With the help of the ships captain and other members of the crew, Henson learned mathematics, navigation, history, geography, and many other subjects. By the time he left t
3、he Katie Hinds in 1885, Henson was well educated and had become an excellent seaman.Unable to find work anywhere else, Henson took a job in a hat shop in Washington, D. C. One day in 1887, a man came in to buy a hat. The man, Robert Peary, asked the owner if he knew anyone with experience at sea. Pe
4、ary would soon travel to South America for the U. S. government. He needed experienced men to accompany him. The shop owner knew about his young employees skills and experience on ocean journeys, so he introduced Peary to Henson.Using his mapreading and sailing skills, Henson proved himself to be a
5、worthy and smart seaman. Peary soon made Henson his assistant(助理), and they became close friends. One day Peary told Henson about his real dream: to be the first man to stand on “the top of the world” at the North Pole. He asked Henson to help him make his dream come true. Over the next five years,
6、the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. However, they were not able to reach the pole either time. The cold, wind, and ice were worse than either of them had ever imagined.In 1908, Peary and Henson were ready to make their final attempt at reaching the North Pole. Both men were over
7、 forty years old. The years of hardship in the arctic cold had made them suffer a lot. This would be their last chance. With four Inuit(因纽特)guides, they made a mad rush straight across the ice toward the pole. Pearys feet were injured and he had to be pulled on a dogsled. In April 1909, Hensons inst
8、ruments showed they were standing at the North Pole. Together Henson and Peary planted the American flag in the snow.In later years, Robert Peary and Henson were greatly honored for their achievements. Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes graves not far apart in the Arlington Na
9、tional Cemetery.1. In Paragraph 1, the author shows how Henson became _A. a wonderful seamanB. an educated captainC. a good shop assistant D. a successful learner2. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us _A. why Matthew Henson went to the hat shopB. how Matthew Henson met Robert PearyC. why Matthew Henson stop
10、ped working on the Katie HindsD. how Robert Peary knew Matthew Henson had sea experience3. The following statements are true EXCEPT _A. Henson proved himself a better seaman than PearyB. Peary wanted Henson to help him realize his dreamC. Before their final attempt, they made two trips togetherD. Af
11、ter they died, they were highly respected by people4. The story between Henson and Peary could best be compared to _A. treasure hunters looking for fortunesB. sailors seeking power over othersC. soldiers fighting for their freedomD. fighters exploring an unknown land答案与解析【文章大意】本文属于记叙文，介绍了亨森成为一名优秀水手的
12、历程，及其北极探险旅行所经历的艰辛。1. 答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句 . Henson learned mathematics，navigation，history，geography，and many other subjects.had become an excellent seaman.可知，第一段主要讲述了亨森是如何成为了一名优秀水手的。2. 答案B解析主旨大意题。第二段是对下文的铺垫。根据第二段最后一句可知，是老板把他介绍给了罗伯特皮尔里，即第二段主要讲述了马修享森是如何认识罗伯特皮尔里的。3. 答案A解析推理判断题。根据第三段中He asked Henson to
13、help him make his dream come true.可知，他请求Henson帮助他实现他的梦，排除B项；the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. 这两个探险家两次一起去北极旅行，排除C项；根据最后一段最后一句Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes graves not far apart in the Arlington National Cemetery.可知，他们死后，他们受到人们的高度尊敬，排除D项。A项与文章意思不对，是错误
14、的。4. 答案D解析推理判断题。由文章可知，在他们去北极的过程中，两个人共同奋斗，历尽艰辛，为了目标而努力。故可将两人比作“为了探索未知世界而奋斗的人”。Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1，000 years and has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in
15、many films. The GardensThe White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely oldfashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July. The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetab
16、les, pears, cherries and apples.The Castle ShopIn the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery(文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only. At Arundel Castle we
