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1、专题强化练十四组合练(一).阅读理解AThe wedding tradition of“something old，something new，something borrowed and something blue”has been around for hundreds of years.The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple.Have you ever stopped to think what
2、the saying really means? What is its origin and what does each item represent?The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states，“something old，something new，something borrowed，something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”Something oldA bride may wear or carry something old to rep
3、resent her continued ties to her family and her old life.Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item.Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother.In many cases，something old may also be something borrowed.Something newWearing something new is supposed to re
4、present success and hope in the brides new life and in her marriage.If the bride purchases her wedding dress，it may represent her new item，but any item that is new may be used.Something“new”is usually the easiest kind to fill.Something borrowedThe borrowed item should be something borrowed from a fr
5、iend that is happily married.It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage.Some brides borrow an item of clothing，a piece of jewelry，a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(饰以珠子的) purse.Something blueWearing something blue dates back to ancient times whe
6、n a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity，fidelity and love.A silver sixpencePlacing a silver sixpence in the brides left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth.This not only refers to financial wealth，but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life.Since most brides prob
7、ably dont even know what a sixpence is，this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times.However，if a bride would like to include it in her wedding，she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters(袜带) and invitations.【语篇解读】本文是一篇总分结构的说明文
8、，介绍了西方一种传统的婚礼习俗的起源和含义。1Why does the first paragraph end with two questions?ATo invite readers to answer them at once.BTo show the importance of this tradition.CTo have readers interest and attention.DTo test readers knowledge about wedding.解析：推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，这两个问句承上启下，引起读者的阅读兴趣和注意力。答案：C2Which of the
9、following statements is TRUE?ASomething old might also be something borrowed actually.BThe part of the tradition“a silver sixpence”is never used now.CThe borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend.D. Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的
10、“In many cases，something old may also be something borrowed”可知，一些老的物件也可以是借来的。答案：A【干扰项分析】根据最后一段中的“this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times”可知，B选项错误；根据第五段中的“The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married”可知，C项错在“any friend”；D项与文中的“Somethin
11、gnewis usually the easiest kind to fill”不符，故排除。3What can we infer from the passage?ANo brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence.BEvery item represents something good for the new couple.CThe bride will be more beautiful with all these five items.DOf the five items，something blue is the mo
12、st important one.解析：推理判断题。通读全文可推测出，这几样新婚佩戴的物件都会给新婚夫妇带来好处。答案：B【干扰项分析】根据最后一段中的“Since most brides probably dont even know what a sixpence is”可知，现在大部分新娘都不知道六便士硬币是什么，故A选项“现在，新娘都熟悉六便士硬币”错误；C选项错误，文中只说这些物件会给新婚夫妇带来好处，并未涉及新娘佩戴这些物件后是否漂亮的问题；这五种物件哪个更重要文中未提及，因此D项错误。4Which word can replace the underlined word“fide
13、lity”in the sixth paragraph?ASuccess.BWealth.CLoyalty. DOpportunity.解析：词义猜测题。根据语境并结合画线词前的purity和其后的love可推知，“fidelity”此处意思为“忠诚”，即“loyalty”。答案：CBWith more large solar farms being developed in the sunny southwestern United States，researchers and conservationists alike are beginning to notice surprising
14、 environmental effects.While solar energy is known for its positive environmental impacts，officials at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory have come to recognize one of its significant downsides: Some species of birds that live close to large solar panels(太阳能电池板) are dying off，includ
15、ing endangered birds.A recent federal investigation discovered 233 birds that had been killed as a direct result of solar panels.Researchers believe that some of the affected birds have mistaken the large，reflective areas of the solar panels for bodies of water.This is a phenomenon referred to by sc
16、ientists as“lake effect”The birds are drawn to what they assume to be water.They aim for the area and slam into the panels with great force.It is thought that the insects that birds eat fall victim to“lake effect”as well，leading the birds into the panels.Researchers figure that between 1，000 and 28，000 birds are killed as a result of peoples harvesting solar energy.The number o
