内容正文:
专题练(二) 应用文阅读(2) (分值:30分)
(2024·浙江1月,A)
Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure
A 35-minute ①hand-clapping,②foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.
“Tom Sawyer:A River Adventure” has all the good stuff,including the fence painting,the graveyard,the island and the cave.It is adapted by Joe McDonough,with music by David Kisor.That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals,along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.
This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer,and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.
Turner,a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts,is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages.He is a star actor of Children’s Theatre,having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz”,and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.
McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School.He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre ③regular,with five shows to his credit.This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.
Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer”.For downloadable lessons,visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍改编自马克·吐温的作品的音乐剧《汤姆·索亚:河上历险记》。
21.Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?
A.David Kisor. B.Joe McDonough.
C.Nathan Turner. D.Robbie McMath.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is adapted by Joe McDonough,with music by David Kisor.”可知,本剧是由大卫·基索作曲的。故选A。
22.What can we learn about the two actors?
A.They study in the same school.
B.They worked together in “Ragtime”.
C.They are experienced on stage.
D.They became friends ten years ago.
答案 C
解析 综合信息题。根据第四段中的“Turner...is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages.He is a star actor of Children’s Theatre,having played leading roles in...”可知,特纳是辛辛那提舞台上的常客,儿童剧院的明星演员;根据第五段中的“He was in the cast of ‘Tom Sawyer’ when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular,with five shows to his credit.”可知,麦克麦思也是儿童剧院的常客;综合以上信息可知,这两位演员都有丰富的舞台经验。故选C。
23.What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers?
A.Research funding.
B.Training opportunities.
C.Technical support.
D.Educational resources.
答案 D
解析 间接信息题。根据尾段可知,儿童剧院为教师提供了一份学习指南,展示如何通过《汤姆·索亚》教授数学和科学,可通过儿童剧院的官方网站下载课程。由此可知,儿童剧院为教师提供了教育资源。故选D。
语境猜词
①hand-clapping=(合)hand+clapping拍手
②foot-stomping=(合)foot+stomping跺脚
③regular(熟义:有规律的) 生义(文义):常客
以上题目中第23题考查间接信息理解,第22题考查综合信息理解,解题技法如下:
A
(2024·山西一模)
The cost of living crisis is causing suffering for millions this winter.One in five people are worried about where their next meal will come from.Parents who live near you are ①burdened with anxiety about how they will afford to feed their children.Families are struggling and don’t know where to turn.Yet while people go hungry,three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.
FareShare is a national charity working to get that food to people who are struggling—but we need your help.A gift of £90 could provide three meals a day to a family of four for a whole month.Plus,you may be entitled to ②recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.
Your gift will help us ③redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK.You’ll also help people to access other services and support through these groups,strengthening communities and easing loneliness through food.
WILL YOU DO YOUR FARESHARE?PLEASE HELP PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY THIS WINTER
How could your £90 help feed a family in your community?
Surplus food is received from suppliers.
FareShare redistributes the food to local charities helping people in need.
People and families can get healthy meals at day centres,youth groups and community cafés.
We’d love to keep you up to date on FareShare’s work including ④fundraising updates.Please get in touch by calling us on 0300 302 3677 or emailing fundraiser@fareshare.org.uk
To give online,please visit fareshare.org.uk/community 1.For more information,please scan the QR code.
1.What is the primary focus of FareShare?
A.Providing gifts for families.
B.Redistributing surplus food.
C.Organizing festival events.
D.Offering tax recovery services.
答案 B
解析 综合信息题。根据第一段中“Yet while people go hungry,three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.”、第二段首句及第三段“Your gift will help us redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK.”可知,FareShare主要的宗旨是重新分配剩余粮食。故选B。
2.What additional benefit will FareShare donors receive?
A.They will receive a tax refund.
B.They will help run the local charities.
C.They will be recognized as organizers.
D.They will receive free meals for themselves.
答案 A
解析 间接信息题。根据题干关键词“additional benefit”和“donors”锁定第二段中的“Plus,you may be entitled to recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.”可知,FareShare的捐助者将会收到部分退税。故选A。
3.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A travel blog.
B.A news report.
C.A community noticeboard.
D.An entertainment magazine.
答案 C
解析 文章出处题。根据第三段中的“You’ll also help...strengthening communities and...food.”及文章最后两段可知,本文最有可能来自一个社区布告板。故选C。
语境猜词
①burden(转) n.→v.(使)担负
②recover(熟义:恢复) 生义(文义):收回
③redistribute=(派)re+distribute重新分配
④fundraising=(合)fund+raise+ing资金募集,募捐
B
(2024·河北一模)
Gently trimming your hedge(修剪树篱) every 2 weeks will thicken it up and give it a beautiful look,but heavy trimmers,wires and ①stepladders make hedge trimming a job that some people hate.Gtech’s Cordless HT50 Hedge Trimmer makes it a pleasure.
Great Convenience
With 60 minutes of runtime,move freely around your garden without being bothered by wires and messy petrol.Running off a 18V motor,the HT50 Hedge Trimmer supplies the power directly when needed.The ②lightweight but super strong drive system is designed for quiet running.In addition,the precision laser cut blades(刀片) move through branches up to 25mm thick,leaving a clean cut vital to promote a healthy hedge.
Long Reach
The HT50 Hedge Trimmer has an adjustable head so that you have full control over the cut of your hedge.The head adjusts downwards so you can cut the top of your hedge easily,and upwards so that you can cut thorny(多刺的) hedges without hurting your arms.Keep your hedges neat by cutting flat along the tops of hedges up to 10 feet tall using the 55cm long blade.
Perfectly Balanced
Weighing only 2.94kg,the HT50 is well balanced,giving you a more enjoyable gardening experience.Get the HT50 Hedge Trimmer (£224.98) for just £149.98 if you order before May 9th 2024,with a Branch Cutter attached free of charge.Call our 24-hour ③freephone information and sales lines or visit our website for more information.
4.What is a feature of the HT50 Hedge Trimmer?
A.It needs no power support.
B.It helps maintain weak leaves.
C.It has no time limit for a single run.
D.It has no noise disturbance while working.
答案 D
解析 间接信息题。根据Great Convenience部分中“The lightweight but super strong drive system is designed for quiet running.”可知,HT50 Hedge Trimmer轻巧但超强的驱动系统是专为安静运行而设计的,即它在工作时没有噪声干扰,A、C项与文义不符,B项未提及。故选D。
5.How much can be saved if you buy two sets of the tool before May 9th 2024?
A.£75. B.£149.98.
C.£150. D.£299.96.
答案 C
解析 数字计算题。根据最后一段中“Get the HT50 Hedge Trimmer (£224.98) for just £149.98 if you order before May 9th 2024,with a Branch Cutter attached free of charge.”可知,原价是£224.98,2024年5月9日之前购买是£149.98,可算出每套省£75,两套省£150。故选C。
6.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To advertise. B.To introduce.
C.To inform. D.To analyse.
答案 A
解析 写作意图题。文章主要介绍了HT50树篱修剪机的三大优势,结合最后一段中的“Get the HT50 Hedge Trimmer...just £149.98 if you order before...”等信息可知,文章旨在为这款工具做广告。故选A。
语境猜词
①stepladder=(合)step+ladder折梯
②lightweight=(合)light+weight重量轻的
③freephone=(合)free+phone免费电话
C
(2024·浙江嘉兴一模)
Going away for your mini break? Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the ①leave.
ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals,£ 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches,chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday,which will be hard going on your feet.These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking,with an EVA ②footbed and ECCO FLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning(减震) and ③flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release),£ 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter,at just six inches screen width.With 16GB storage,you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys,and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge,but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的) Charger Power Bank,£15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently,but this one is genuinely ④pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power.The power bank itself can be fully charged within a ⑤speedy two hours,and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15.At 10.5cm length,and 99g weight,you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bag,£29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this ⑥anti-theft crossbody bag,which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach.The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inch thick,which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
7.What is an advantage of ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals?
A.Reasonable price.
B.Light weight.
C.Great comfort.
D.Maximum security.
答案 C
解析 直接信息题。根据对ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals的介绍“These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking,with an EVA footbed and ECCO FLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning(减震) and flexibility.”可知,ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals的优点是它的舒适性。故选C。
8.Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety?
A.ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals.
B.Kindle(2022 release).
C.PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank.
D.Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
答案 C
解析 综合信息题。根据题干关键词“people with low battery anxiety”并综合对四款商品信息的介绍可知,PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank这款便携式充电宝适合那些对低电量感到焦虑的人。故选C。
9.Who will be more interested in the text?
A.Holiday makers.
B.Bag lovers.
C.Nature explorers.
D.Electronics enthusiasts.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据文章内容,特别是第一段“Going away for your mini break? Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.”可知,规划度假的人会对这篇文章更感兴趣。故选A。
语境猜词
①leave(熟义:离开) 生义(文义):假期
②footbed=(合)foot+bed 鞋垫
③flexibility=(派)flexible+ility 弹性
④pocket-sized=(合) pocket+sized 袖珍的,便携的
⑤speedy=(派)speed+y快速的
⑥anti-theft=(派)anti+theft防盗的
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
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专题一 四选一阅读
专题练(二)
应用文阅读(2)
内容索引
做真题 悟技法
练模拟 提能力
(2024·浙江1月,A)
Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure
A 35-minute ①hand-clapping,②foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.
做真题 悟技法
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍改编自马克·吐温的作品的音乐剧《汤姆·索亚:河上历险记》。
“Tom Sawyer:A River Adventure” has all the good stuff,including the fence painting,the graveyard,the island and the cave.It is adapted by Joe McDonough,with music by David Kisor.That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals,along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.
This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer,and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.
Turner,a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts,is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages.He is a star actor of Children’s Theatre,having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz”,and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.
McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School.He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre ③regular,with five shows to his credit.This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.
Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer”.For downloadable lessons,visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.
21.Who wrote the music for “Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure”?
A.David Kisor. B.Joe McDonough.
C.Nathan Turner. D.Robbie McMath.
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is adapted by Joe McDonough,with music by David Kisor.”可知,本剧是由大卫·基索作曲的。故选A。
√
22.What can we learn about the two actors?
A.They study in the same school.
B.They worked together in “Ragtime”.
C.They are experienced on stage.
D.They became friends ten years ago.
√
综合信息题。根据第四段中的“Turner...is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages.He is a star actor of Children’s Theatre,having played leading roles in...”可知,特纳是辛辛那提舞台上的常客,儿童剧院的明星演员;根据第五段中的“He was in the cast of ‘Tom Sawyer’ when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular,with five shows to his credit.”可知,麦克麦思也是儿童剧院的常客;综合以上信息可知,这两位演员都有丰富的舞台经验。故选C。
23.What does Children’s Theatre provide for teachers?
A.Research funding. B.Training opportunities.
C.Technical support. D.Educational resources.
间接信息题。根据尾段可知,儿童剧院为教师提供了一份学习指南,展示如何通过《汤姆·索亚》教授数学和科学,可通过儿童剧院的官方网站下载课程。由此可知,儿童剧院为教师提供了教育资源。故选D。
√
①hand-clapping=(合)hand+clapping ______
②foot-stomping=(合)foot+stomping ______
③regular(熟义:有规律的) 生义(文义):_____
拍手
跺脚
常客
语境猜词
以上题目中第23题考查间接信息理解,第22题考查综合信息理解,解题技法如下:
返回
技法点拨
A
(2024·山西一模)
The cost of living crisis is causing suffering for millions this winter.One in five people are worried about where their next meal will come from.Parents who live near you are ①burdened with anxiety about how they will afford to feed their children.Families are struggling and don’t know where to turn.Yet while people go hungry,three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.
语篇解读 本文为一篇应用文,是慈善组织FareShare招募捐助者的公告。
练模拟 提能力
FareShare is a national charity working to get that food to people who are struggling—but we need your help.A gift of £90 could provide three meals a day to a family of four for a whole month.Plus,you may be entitled to ②recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.
Your gift will help us ③redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK.You’ll also help people to access other services and support through these groups,strengthening communities and easing loneliness through food.
WILL YOU DO YOUR FARESHARE?PLEASE HELP PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY THIS WINTER
How could your £90 help feed a family in your community?
Surplus food is received from suppliers.
FareShare redistributes the food to local charities helping people in need.
People and families can get healthy meals at day centres,youth groups and community cafés.
We’d love to keep you up to date on FareShare’s work including ④fundraising updates.Please get in touch by calling us on 0300 302 3677 or emailing fundraiser@fareshare.org.uk
To give online,please visit fareshare.org.uk/community 1.For more information,please scan the QR code.
1.What is the primary focus of FareShare?
A.Providing gifts for families. B.Redistributing surplus food.
C.Organizing festival events. D.Offering tax recovery services.
综合信息题。根据第一段中“Yet while people go hungry,three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.”、第二段首句及第三段“Your gift will help us redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK.”可知,FareShare主要的宗旨是重新分配剩余粮食。故选B。
√
2.What additional benefit will FareShare donors receive?
A.They will receive a tax refund.
B.They will help run the local charities.
C.They will be recognized as organizers.
D.They will receive free meals for themselves.
间接信息题。根据题干关键词“additional benefit”和“donors”锁定第二段中的“Plus,you may be entitled to recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.”可知,FareShare的捐助者将会收到部分退税。故选A。
√
3.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A travel blog.
B.A news report.
C.A community noticeboard.
D.An entertainment magazine.
文章出处题。根据第三段中的“You’ll also help...strengthening communities and...food.”及文章最后两段可知,本文最有可能来自一个社区布告板。故选C。
√
①burden(转) n.→v.__________
②recover(熟义:恢复) 生义(文义):______
③redistribute=(派)re+distribute __________
④fundraising=(合)fund+raise+ing _________________
语境猜词
(使)担负
收回
重新分配
资金募集,募捐
B
(2024·河北一模)
Gently trimming your hedge(修剪树篱) every 2 weeks will thicken it up and give it a beautiful look,but heavy trimmers,wires and ①stepladders make hedge trimming a job that some people hate.Gtech’s Cordless HT50 Hedge Trimmer makes it a pleasure.
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了HT50树篱修剪机的优点。
Great Convenience
With 60 minutes of runtime,move freely around your garden without being bothered by wires and messy petrol.Running off a 18V motor,the HT50 Hedge Trimmer supplies the power directly when needed.The ②lightweight but super strong drive system is designed for quiet running.In addition,the precision laser cut blades(刀片) move through branches up to 25mm thick,leaving a clean cut vital to promote a healthy hedge.
Long Reach
The HT50 Hedge Trimmer has an adjustable head so that you have full control over the cut of your hedge.The head adjusts downwards so you can cut the top of your hedge easily,and upwards so that you can cut thorny(多刺的) hedges without hurting your arms.Keep your hedges neat by cutting flat along the tops of hedges up to 10 feet tall using the 55cm long blade.
Perfectly Balanced
Weighing only 2.94kg,the HT50 is well balanced,giving you a more enjoyable gardening experience.Get the HT50 Hedge Trimmer (£224.98) for just £149.98 if you order before May 9th 2024,with a Branch Cutter attached free of charge.Call our 24-hour ③freephone information and sales lines or visit our website for more information.
4.What is a feature of the HT50 Hedge Trimmer?
A.It needs no power support.
B.It helps maintain weak leaves.
C.It has no time limit for a single run.
D.It has no noise disturbance while working.
间接信息题。根据Great Convenience部分中“The lightweight but super strong drive system is designed for quiet running.”可知,HT50 Hedge Trimmer轻巧但超强的驱动系统是专为安静运行而设计的,即它在工作时没有噪声干扰,A、C项与文义不符,B项未提及。故选D。
√
5.How much can be saved if you buy two sets of the tool before May 9th 2024?
A.£75. B.£149.98.
C.£150. D.£299.96.
数字计算题。根据最后一段中“Get the HT50 Hedge Trimmer (£224.98) for just £149.98 if you order before May 9th 2024,with a Branch Cutter attached free of charge.”可知,原价是£224.98,2024年5月9日之前购买是£149.98,可算出每套省£75,两套省£150。故选C。
√
6.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To advertise. B.To introduce.
C.To inform. D.To analyse.
√
写作意图题。文章主要介绍了HT50树篱修剪机的三大优势,结合最后一段中的“Get the HT50 Hedge Trimmer...just £149.98 if you order before...”等信息可知,文章旨在为这款工具做广告。故选A。
①stepladder=(合)step+ladder ______
②lightweight=(合)light+weight _________
③freephone=(合)free+phone __________
折梯
重量轻的
免费电话
返回
语境猜词
C
(2024·浙江嘉兴一模)
Going away for your mini break? Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the ①leave.
语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四件周末度假必备物品。
ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals,£ 59.38
Whether you’re off on a city break or exploring beaches,chances are you’re getting your steps in this holiday,which will be hard going on your feet.These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking,with an EVA ②footbed and ECCO FLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning(减震) and ③flexibility.
Kindle(2022 release),£ 84.99
Every travelling bookworm’s best friend is now smaller and lighter,at just six inches screen width.With 16GB storage,you can download thousands of books to keep you busy on any long holiday journeys,and the battery life now lasts up to six weeks on one single charge,but may vary depending on use.
PowerAdd Portable(便携式的) Charger Power Bank,£15.99
Portable chargers have gained popularity recently,but this one is genuinely ④pocket-sized without any loss of the charging power.The power bank itself can be fully charged within a ⑤speedy two hours,and delivers roughly two charges for an iPhone 15.At 10.5cm length,and 99g weight,you can easily slip this into your bag without feeling weighed down.
Lixada Sling Chest Bag,£29.99
Give yourself some extra pence of mind with this ⑥anti-theft crossbody bag,which helps you keep your valuables secure and within easy reach.The chest bag has an extreme slim design at less than half an inch thick,which makes it lightweight and easy to fit under your clothes.
7.What is an advantage of ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals?
A.Reasonable price.
B.Light weight.
C.Great comfort.
D.Maximum security.
√
直接信息题。根据对ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals的介绍“These ECCO sandals are specially designed and most comfortable when hiking,with an EVA footbed and ECCO FLUIDFORM design offering extra cushioning(减震) and flexibility.”可知,ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals的优点是它的舒适性。故选C。
8.Which product best suits people with low battery anxiety?
A.ECCO Off-road Athletic Sandals.
B.Kindle(2022 release).
C.PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank.
D.Lixada Sling Chest Bag.
综合信息题。根据题干关键词“people with low battery anxiety”并综合对四款商品信息的介绍可知,PowerAdd Portable Charger Power Bank这款便携式充电宝适合那些对低电量感到焦虑的人。故选C。
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9.Who will be more interested in the text?
A.Holiday makers. B.Bag lovers.
C.Nature explorers. D.Electronics enthusiasts.
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推理判断题。根据文章内容,特别是第一段“Going away for your mini break? Bring these long weekend essentials to make the most of the leave.”可知,规划度假的人会对这篇文章更感兴趣。故选A。
①leave(熟义:离开) 生义(文义):_______
②footbed=(合)foot+bed ______
③flexibility=(派)flexible+ility ______
④pocket-sized=(合) pocket+sized ________________
⑤speedy=(派)speed+y ________
⑥anti-theft=(派)anti+theft _________
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