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1、高考题型组合练20阅读理解阅读理解书面表达.阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A(2017临沂高三模拟)(导学号 58210061)For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work.However this November 11th，be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose，by acknowledging(感谢)the men and women who
2、have served in our armed forces.And you dont have to stop at just this one day.Join the over 10，000 youth members of the Young Marines group that honor these brave men and women all year long with special events and completely spoil them for an entire week，from November 4th to 11th，by visiting hospi
3、talized veterans，performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social event.The program open to kids ranging from the age of eight all the way to high school，is a great way to not only show your appreciation，but also get a chance to do some fun activities with like-minde
4、d kids and make a real difference in a veterans life.People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason.There is however a subtle but important difference between the two.While both honor our military personnel，the former is a day to remember and pay respect t
5、o all the men and women that died serving our country in a war，while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time，during peace or war.Though several other countries celebrate this day in honor of their own veterans，the meaning is slightly differe
6、nt for each one.Some like the United Kingdom，celebrate it in honor of all soldiersliving or dead，while others like Canada celebrate it to honor all living veterans.They also call it different names.France and New Zealand silll call it Armistice Day.In the United Kingdom，Australia and Canada it is re
7、ferred to as Remembrance Day，while Malta and South Africa celebrate it as Poppy Day.No matter what it is called，the reason for observing the day is the sameto show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice(牺牲)everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us.【语篇解读】本文介绍了美
8、国的“老兵节”，以及它的纪念意义，同时介绍了其他几个国家类似的节日，虽然名称不同，庆祝原因都是一样的向勇敢的士兵们表示我们的尊敬。1Whats the main purpose of Veterans Day?ATo celebrate Americas success in world wars.BTo let people have one more day off.CTo organize fun activities for school children.DTo show respect for soldiers contributions.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“Vetera
9、ns Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time，during peace or war.”和最后一段内容，可推断出Veterans Day和其他类似节日一样，主要目的是表示对勇敢的士兵们的尊重。故选D。答案：D2What can kids do at the Young Marines group program?AOrganize parties for disabled veterans.BHelp take care of sick veterans.
10、CShare stories with veterans and other kids.DEntertain veterans by singing and dancing.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段内容“from November 4th to 11th，by visiting hospitalized veterans，performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social event.The program open to kids ranging from the age of
11、 eight all the way to high school”可知孩子们也可以帮助照顾生病的退伍军人。故选B。答案：B3What can we learn about Memorial Day?AIt is another name for Veterans Day.BIt is in remembrance of war dead.CIt is observed on November 11th every year.DIt honors soldiers who are serving in the military.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段对Memorial Day的描述“
12、the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war”可知答案为B。答案：B4What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe origin of Veterans Day.BThe history of Veterans Day.CVeterans Day observance.DVeterans Day around the world.解析：段落大意题。从第四段可知，第四段介绍了几个国家纪念退伍
13、军人的节日。故选D。答案：DB(2017全国卷)A build-it-yourself solar still(蒸馏器)is one of the best ways to obtain drinking water in areas where the liquid is not readily available.Developed by two doctors in the US.Department of Agriculture，its an excellent water collector.Unfortunately，you must carry the necessary equ
14、ipment with you，since its all but impossible to find natural substitutes.The only components required，though，are a 55 sheet of clear or slightly milky plastic，six feet of plastic tube，and a containerperhaps just a drinking cupto catch the water.These pieces can be folded into a neat little pack and
15、fastened on your belt.To construct a working still，use a sharp stick or rock to dig a hole four feet across and three feet deep.Try to make the hole in a damp area to increase the_water_catchers productivity.Place your cup in the deepest part of the hole.Then lay the tube in place so that one end re
16、sts all the way in the cup and the rest of the line runs upand outthe side of the hole.Next，cover the hole with the plastic sheet，securing the edges of the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheets center down with a rock.The plastic should now form a cone(圆锥体)with 45-degree-angled sides.The low point of the sheet must be centered directly over，and no more than
