2020年湖南省学考合格性考试英语模拟（四）第一部分阅读技能 (共两节,满分45分)第一节(共12小题:每小题3分,满分36分)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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a popular tourist city, and it's easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why it's a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won't be faced with any language barriers(障碍). Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers —perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets (佛教的心态), which promote equality among the sexes.Why it's a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a popular tourist country, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. It's a good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle(热带丛林)．Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The friendly people and attractive culture have made Bali one of the most popular places.Why it's a great choice: you won't be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being friendly and you're sure to meet some good people along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic—if you like monkeys, anyway.1. Where can you enjoy beautiful beaches with convenient transport?A. Melbourne, Australia.B. Thailand.C. Bangkok.D. Bali, Indonesia.2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Thailand?A. Travelling in Thailand may not cost you quite a lot.B. Women are not treated equally in Thailand.C. You will not have the chance enjoying the tropical scenery.D. People in Thailand are not friendly enough.3. What have made Bali one of the most popular places?A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Meeting some good people along the way.C. Friendly people and attractive culture.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.4. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel journal.B. A business report.C. A news advertisement.D. A travel guide.【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C 4. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。
本文主要介绍了澳大利亚墨尔本、泰国、印度尼西亚巴厘岛等旅游景点。
【1题详解】细节理解题。
根据Melbourne，Australia部分的“Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination，and it's easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.”可知墨尔本是旅游热点地区，很容易理解为什么这里有美丽的海滩和繁忙的城市生活；根据Melbourne，Australia部分的“Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! ”可知，墨尔本交通便利，因为你几乎可以步行或骑自行车。
因此，墨尔本有美丽的海滩，也有便利的交通，故选A。
【2题详解】细节理解题。
根据Thailand部分“It is well known for being very cheap, especially in the north.”可知，以便宜著称，尤其是北边。
因此，在泰国旅游不会花太多钱。
故选A。
【3题详解】细节理解题。
根据Bali, Indonesia部分的“The friendly people and attractive culturehave made Bali one of the most popular places.”可知，友好的人们和有吸引力的文化使巴厘岛成为最受欢迎的地方之一。
即，让巴厘岛成为最欢迎的地点的是友好的人们和有吸引力的文化。
故选C。
【4题详解】推理判断题。
根据内容看，文章主要介绍了世界上四个著名的旅游景点：Melbourne, Australia，Thailand和Bali, Indonesia，并说明了其特色。
该类文章应该出现在旅游指导册中，是旅游指南，故选D。
【点睛】在做有小标题的阅读时，可以用“找读”的办法，省时而且准确。
比如第3小题根据题干中的Bali 和one of the most popular places可以找到答案区域在文章最后一部分，然后可以找到The friendly people and attractive culture have made Bali one of the most popular places.，而后可以找到正确选项C。
BLast weekend, my kids and a few other kids from the neighborhood volunteered to help me wash my car. My 10-year-old daughter came up with the idea of washing other people's cars as well. It was very hot outside. And she wanted to give juice for a low cost but not free. I felt happy and decided to help her.She asked me, “What if we make this ‘a smile car wash’，mommy? ” I could n't hold back my tears and encouraged her and other kids to go inside the house and come up with ideas. While I kept myself busy in drying the car, the kids walked up to me with a board of beautiful signs of smiles. They had “Free Car Wash” written on ita nd the theme of their exercise was “Smile”. It was natural to see a team of kids5 to 11 years with the task to do something for others.All that seemed natural and came right from their heart. Nothing seemed to matter to them: their playtime, and the heat outside — they just wanted to help and do something nice!I helped them make some fresh juice and brought out some waste materials to help clean cars. Passers-by were amazed and one even shouted at them saying “Good kids”. One of them even tried giving them 5 dollars, which they refused. What a heart-warming scene(场景)!The following weekend, I saw the idea of the week, the theme of which was “GlobalKindness”. I was moved by such wonderful and loving kids. They made me smile!5. Who came up with the idea of washing other people's cars for free ?A. The mother.B. One of the passers-by.C. The writer's 10-year-old daughter.D. One of the writer's neighbors' kids.6. Why couldn't the author hold back her tears when she knew her daughter's idea?A. She was moved by her daughter's kindness.B. She felt sorry for those passers-by in hot day.C. She was sorry for not helping the kids.D. She thought it was very hard for the kids.7. Why did the kids want to wash others' cars for free?A. They wanted to earn money.B. They were asked to do that by their teacher.C. They just wanted to help and do something nice.D. They wanted to exercise in smiling.8. Which of the following did NOT the writer do to help the kids?A. She supported the kids' ideas.B. She made some fresh juice for the passers-by.C. She brought out some waste materials to help the kids.D. She gave the kids some money.【答案】5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D【解析】这是一篇记叙文。