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1、专题强化练一AHere are four homes for sale around the US with links to past presidents，as well as their close families.John FKennedys Weekend RetreatA modest farm near Middleburg，Virginia，was built by John FKennedy and his wife in the early 1960s.The former first lady designed it herself.The fourbedroom pr
2、operty is currently back on the market for$5.95 million，decreased by $2 million compared with 2019.It was $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2019.Jackie Kennedys Summer HouseAnother Kennedylinked property for sale is the“Lasata”estate in the Hamptons，designed by architect Arthur CJa
3、ckson and built in 1917.Set on more than seven acres of land near the ocean，it includes a tenbedroom house that was restored in 2019，including a threecar garage building.Its on the market for $38.995 million，a little bit higher than last year.Chester AArthurs Summer White HouseChester AArthur，who be
4、came the 21st president in 1881，spent some of his down time here.The threestory，sixbedroom Victorian mansion，which was built in 1796 and has been recently restored，is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag.Features include a library with fireplace，a formal dining and living room and a family room o
5、verlooking the garden and the swimming pool.Barack Obamas Summer RentalThis Marthas Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the Summer White House to former President Obama.It is currently for sale for $19.125 million，down from $22.5 million in July 2019.Set on nineanda
6、half acres of land and with its own private road，this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didnt want his every movement seen.In addition to privacy，other features include a heated pool，a halfbasketball court，outdoor terraces and a twobedroom guest cottage.【语篇解读】本文介绍了在美国
7、待售的四套房子，不同寻常的是它们与过去的总统或他们的近亲有关系。1Which house has the longest history?ABarack Obamas Summer Rental.BJackie Kennedys Summer House.CChester AArthurs Summer White House.DJohn FKennedys Weekend Retreat.解析：细节理解题。A项提到的建筑是建于20世纪晚期；B项提到的建筑是建于1917年；C项提到的建筑是建于1796年；D项提到的建筑是建于20世纪60年代早期。所以历史最长的应是C项。答案：C2What is
8、 the feature of Barack Obamas Summer Rental?APrivacy.BArchitecture.CLocation. DPrice.解析：细节理解题。根据Barack Obamas Summer Rental标题下的“In addition to privacy，other features include.”可知，隐私是该房子的特点之一。architecture意为“建筑；建筑风格”；location意为“位置”；price意为“价格”。答案：A3What do the four houses have in common?ATheir prices a
9、re going down these years.BThey have connections with US presidents.CThey have a history of more than a century.DThey have more than 5 bedrooms in the house.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段可知，这四座房子的共同特点就是和总统有关系。答案：BBIrelands Achill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination.However，since April in
10、 2019，the small island of just 2，700 residents(居民) has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh，one of the settlements on the island，awoke to a surprising sight: their beautifu
11、l sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools left.For about 34 years，only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores.The areas tourism industry slowly declined，and the handful of beachside hotels，pubs，and restaurants gradually clo
12、sed as well.Then around Easter in 2019，something magical happenedan unusual tenday tide blanketed the barren 300metre long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand.Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds a
13、nd powerful waves.The locals are delighted to have their beach back，especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature，with their own eyes.However，Sean Molloy，manager at Achill Tourism，cautions against going into the cold waters just yet，saying，“Because of th
14、e sand coming in，we dont know how safe the beach is now because currents (水流) could be changed and itll take a little bit of time.”He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area.Interestingly，this is not the first time Dooagh Beach ha
15、s pulled a disappearing and reappearing act.It disappeared in the 1890s，for over 30 years，before returning in 1927.However，the locals are optimistic that this time around，the beautiful sand is here to stay.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了爱尔兰Achill岛消失的海滩时隔三十多年再次出现的事件。4What has brought Achill Island worldwide att
16、ention recently?AAn unusual storm.BThe decrease in the number of residents.CThe return of its beach.DThe building of a new tourist destination.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However，since April in 2019，the small island of just 2，700 residents(居民)has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago”可知，消失了三十多
