【正文】 （2）What does the underlined word initial mean in paragraph 2? A.OriginalB.GreatC.WonderfulD.Amazing（3）What is the most unbelievable part of Shi Cheng according to the passage? A.It has something to do with Machu Picchu ruins in Peru.B.No one was interested in the lost city for a long time.C.Its structure keeps perfect in the water for a long time.D.There are over 1,000 islands protecting the lost city.（4）Who will most probably e to visit the lost city? A.Someone who likes swimming.B.Someone who likes diving.C.Someone who likes climbing mountains.D.Someone who likes taking pictures.【答案】 （1）C（2）A（3）C（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說(shuō)明文，浙江古城石城在多年前被埋在水下，后被人們發(fā)現(xiàn)。最令人驚嘆的是整座城市保存得很完整。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第一段中的“When the Chinese government decided they needed a new hydroelectric power station (水力發(fā)電站) , a dam and manmade lake were constructed and the city was left at the bottom of this new body of water.”可知當(dāng)時(shí)中國(guó)政府決定他們需要一個(gè)新的水電站，就建立了一個(gè)大壩和人工湖,然后這座城市就被留在了水底。故選C。 （2）考查詞義猜測(cè)。根據(jù)第二段中的“After the initial findings, international archaeologists and a film crew then recorded the preservation of the lost ruins.”可知在的發(fā)現(xiàn)之后，國(guó)際考古學(xué)家和一個(gè)攝制組記錄下了失落的遺址的保存（情況）。由此推斷前面那些發(fā)現(xiàn)是最初的，故選A。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)最后一段中的“It39。s incredible to think that after all this time, the structure still remains intact and we could one day visit it.”可知令人難以置信的是，經(jīng)過(guò)這么長(zhǎng)時(shí)間，這座建筑仍然完好無(wú)損并且我們有一天可以參觀它。也就是說(shuō)石城最難以置信的部分就是它在水下這么長(zhǎng)時(shí)間還保持完好，故選C。 （4）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的“Now, it sits at depths ranging from 85 feet to about 103 feet”可知石城現(xiàn)在在水下85英尺到103英尺。石城在水下很深的地方，所以參觀石城需要潛水，所以最有可能去游玩的是那些喜歡潛水的人，故選B。 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解，詞義猜測(cè)和推理判斷三個(gè)題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。 8．閱讀理解 Looking to have a rest after the working days？Check out to see if the following events are in your area！Northside FestivalDescription: The music festival consists of artists, such as Sidney Gish and Orion Sun, free cake for everyone! If you39。re looking for a fresh festival with unique artists, look no further!Time: Saturday, June 9～10, from 12 pm to 6 pmLocation: Baby39。s All Right, BrooklynTickets:$ 50 per person with no discountSolely WomenDescription: The William Ris Gallery is showing an exhibit all about what females meet in front of life! Check out the exhibit before it39。s closed after this weekend!Time: June 8~10, from 12 pm to 5 pmLocation: William Ris Gallery at JamesportTickets: FreeBroadway Commons CarnivalDescription: It39。s the season of carnival rides and food on a stickyes, the carnival is still in town. With free admissions and lights to light up the sky, who wouldn39。t want to send their day off at Dreamland?Time: May 31～June 17, from 5 pm to 11 pmLocation: Broadway MallTickets: Free carnival parking, admission and Victoria Circus showsLong Island39。s FestivalDescription: With exciting events ranging from beach concerts to parades, it39。s a large and impressive entertainment we can39。t wait for! You can also start your day with your family to have fun on the Long Beach boardwalk.Time: June 8～10, from 10 am to 11 pmLocation: Long BeachTickets:$ 80 per adult for the concert,a20% discount for children under18（1）What can women choose to do if they want to know something to face in life? A.Join the carnival at Dreamland.B.Enjoy the concerts on the Long Beach.C.Visit an exhibit at the William Ris Gallery.D.Experience the music festival at Brooklyn.（2）How much should a mother with her 10yearold child pay for concerts on the Long Beach? A.$80.B.$100.C.$140.D.$144.（3）Which of the following events lasts the shortest time? A.Northside Festival.B.Solely Women.C.Broadway Commons Carnival.D.Long Island39。s Festival.【答案】 （1）C（2）D（3）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說(shuō)明文，介紹了四個(gè)地方舉辦的節(jié)日—— Northside Festival ， Solely Women； Broadway Commons Carnival 和 Long Island39。s Festival 。 （1）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù) Solely Women 部分中的“ The William Ris Gallery is showing an exhibit all about what females meet in front of life! ”the William Ris Gallery正在展示一個(gè)關(guān)于女性在生活中遇到的一切事情的展覽！可知選C。 （2）考查數(shù)字計(jì)算。根據(jù) Long Island39。s Festival 部分中的“ Tickets:$ 80 per adult for the concert,a20% discount for children under18 ”可知成人票是80美元，未成年人票價(jià)8折，因此一個(gè)母親和一個(gè)10歲的孩子的票價(jià)款為80+80x80%=。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù) Northside Festival 部分中的“ Time: Saturday, June 9～10, from 12 pm to 6 pm ”； Solely Women 部分中的“ Time: June 8~10, from 12 pm to 5 pm ”； Broadway Commons Carnival 部分中的“ Time: May 31～June 17, from 5 pm to 11 pm” 以及 Long Island39。s Festival 部分中的“ Time: June 8～10, from 10 am to 11 pm ”可知Northside Festival 只有兩天時(shí)間，選A。 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解和數(shù)字計(jì)算兩個(gè)題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確捕捉細(xì)節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)推理計(jì)算，從而選出正確答案。9．閱讀理解 Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at Hebron High School in Texas. But when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通話) class, he quickly changed his mind. I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin, said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. He speaks Mandarin to order foo