题目内容
11.AustinAustin is home to the fastest growing pre-senior (aged 55-64)population.Many of the retirees take classes through the Continuing Education Program,and the university system is a primary reason why people decide to relocate.It is the engine that drives the cultural offerings of the community including museums,galleries and open air
markets and multiple performing art theaters.Austin is not only energetic but inexpensive.It has a low cost of living,and its cost of housing is 15percent below the national average.For retirees looking for a quiet and cool place to settle down,Austin may not be your ideal.The summers are hot and humid,and with a population of more than 650,000,the city is fairly large and fast-paced.
Atlanta
Atlanta has been attracting many retirees looking for an international city since the 1996Olympics.One of the major selling points for the city is price.Atlantic and its suburbs offer a wide variety of communities and pricing options.It also has a fairly low cost of living.The disadvantages of the city besides its summer heat and humidity is its growth.Its population increases,and so does the amount of traffic and crime.
Milwaukee
The winters may be freezing,but retrees who call milwaukee their home say that they like the feezing winters.They talk about many ethnic neighborhoods,including German,Polish and
italian,and dozens of festivals that take place throughout the year.
The city of Milwaukee has worked to maintain its appeal by buildinga rive-walk system and by trying to make the city pedestrain-friendly.The city alsooperates five fitness centers where the retirees can work out for free.For many retires,Milwaukee is a cost-effective alternative to Chicago.
Santa Fe
Santa fe is a cultural destination at the perfect altitude.It is known for its art and at 7,000feet its climate it fairly moderate all year round,It is also home to more than 300art galleries and more than a dozen museums.With a population of little over 70,000,Santa Fe has become a popular retirement destination and its popularity has caused housing prices to be relatively high.
29.Which retirement spot has the most pleasant climate?D
A.Austin
B.Atlanta
C.Milwaukee
D.Santa Fe
30.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?D
A.People like to live in Atlanta partly because it is an international city.
B.if you prefer a quiet and cool place,Atlanta is not a good choice.
C.The traffic in Atlanta is becoming heavier and heavier now.
D.Atlanta is developing so fast that the housing prices are high.
31.If you are fond of art,you are advised to settle in•A
A.Austin and Santa Fe
B.Austin and Atlanta
C.Atlanta and Milwaukee
D.Milwaukee and Santa Fe.
分析 本文主要向读者介绍了4个不同的城市以及它们的大概的描述.
解答 29.D 细节题.根据文章内容,Austin may not be your ideal.The summers are hot and humid…The disadvantages of the city besides its summer heat and humidity is its growth..Milwaukee:The winters may be freezing..Santa Fe:It is known for its art and at 7,000feet its climate it fairly moderate all year round由此可知,奥斯汀的夏天太热太潮湿,亚特兰大也是夏季太热,而密尔沃基的冬天太冷,只有圣达菲的天气是全年都温和的,由此可知,答案为D
30.D 细节题.根据文章内容,One of the major selling points for the city is price.Atlantic and its suburbs offer a wide variety of communities and pricing options.It also has a fairly low cost of living.The disadvantages of the city besides its summer heat and humidity is its growth.Its population increases,and so does the amount of traffic and crime.
由此可知,亚特兰大是一个国际性都市,人们喜欢居住在那里,它是一个夏天炎热的城市,喜欢凉爽的人们不适合居住在那里.同时由于人口的增加,交通压力也增加.并没有提到因为发展迅速而房价飙升,故D错误.
31.A 细节题.根据文章内容,It is the engine that drives the cultural offerings of the community including museums,galleries and open air markets and multiple performing art theaters…It is known for its art and at 7,000feet its climate it fairly moderate all year round由此可知,奥斯丁和圣达菲是以艺术而文明的二座城市,结合选项,故选A
点评 本文是一个广告布告类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
A. | convey | B. | convince | C. | circulate | D. | contribute |
A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store(51)Bpast the bell ringer without a second(52)C.Out of the old car came a young mother with three small children following (53)Dbehind her.Her clothes looked as(54)Aas her car,yet she stopped at the entrance and (55)Ca bill.In that second a(n)(56)Dtouched me,my envy and dislike (57)A me,and all the love and joy filled me.I fished a bill out of my own purse,(58)Dit in the Salvation Army kettle,and wished the (59)Ba"Merry Christmas!"
Now I felt I was a poor man but rich on the (60)C.After finding a few things for my kids,I drove home with my heart singing.
41.A.hated | B.permitted | C.escaped | D.regretted |
42.A.make | B.buy | C.award | D.lend |
43.A.pulling out | B.settling in | C.getting out | D.cutting in |
44.A.parking space | B.counter | C.parking lot | D.entrance |
45.A.spare | B.split | C.spend | D.save |
46.A.though | B.since | C.when | D.if |
47.A.sharp | B.dull | C.pure | D.shiny |
48.A.target | B.envy | C.item | D.bargain |
49.A.nice | B.precious | C.rare | D.expensive |
50.A.therefore | B.however | C.anyhow | D.besides |
51.A.merely | B.right | C.hopefully | D.seldom |
52.A.smile | B.nod | C.glance | D.wave |
53.A.firmly | B.bravely | C.casually | D.closely |
54.A.worn out | B.cast down | C.tired out | D.broken down |
55.A.paid | B.passed | C.donated | D.rejected |
56.A.equality | B.sympathy | C.approval | D.warmth |
57.A.left | B.visited | C.reached | D.missed |
58.A.took | B.handed | C.started | D.dropped |
59.A.salesman | B.bell ringer | C.woman | D.man driver |
60.A.wealth | B.luck | C.inside | D.outside. |
I pulled over to a nearby parking lot to(42)Aher.I suspected that she was(43)Dthe homeless shelter across the street.(44)Cit became apparent that she was on her way somewhere,I continued to observe.She appeared to be in her fifties and was dressed very(45)B,a skirt nearly to her ankles,a blouse,and a lace shawl around her shoulders.In truth,I was not only(46)Aher situation but whether or not she had the (47)Ato harm me if I intervened(干涉).
After a couple of minutes I turned around,pulled the car up next to her and offered her a(48)D.She accepted.Her story was(49)C,but she did share that she had been travelling for a while and that(50)Bhad helped her along the way.Her(51)Dwas a city about three hours drive from where we were and it didn't sound as though she had a place to go there.I offered to take her to the half way point and she accepted.
Along the way,we stopped for food and drink for her which she(52)Don paying for with her own money.When we well reached me town I had agreed to take her to,she asked if we could stop at a grocery store.
I was(53)Cthat by this time she had developed enough(54)Ain me to leave her suitcase in the car while she shopped.While she was inside I located a Holiday Inn nearby and(55)Cahead to see if mere were(56)B;I explained my rather unusual situation to the person on the other(57)Dof the phone.
Upon her(58)Bfrom the grocery store,I shared what I had done and she(59)Dmy offer of a room for the night.We drove to the(60)Cand the kind young woman there provided what discounts she could as well as a room with a refrigerator.She stated that she was touched that"people don't do this kind of thing."
41.A.fighting against | B.struggling with | C.wrestling of | D.striving for |
42.A.watch | B.monitor | C.anticipate | D.inspect |
43.A.setting off | B.getting through | C.referring to | D.heading for |
44.A.For | B.With | C.As | D.So |
45.A.fashionably | B.conservatively | C.untidily | D.shabbily |
46.A.assessing | B.circulating | C.accessing | D.adjusting |
47.A.potential | B.talent | C.anxiety | D.ability |
48.A.chance | B.gift | C.favor | D.lift |
49.A.abstract | B.concrete | C.vague | D.ambitious |
50.A.friends | B.strangers | C.relatives | D.by-standers |
51.A.home | B.place | C.habitat | D.destination |
52.A.persisted | B.stuck | C.objected | D.insisted |
53.A.satisfied | B.confused | C.touched | D.amused |
54.A.trust | B.confidence | C.interest | D.relief |
55.A.scheduled | B.bargained | C.called | D.urged |
56.A.houses | B.vacancies | C.shelters | D.differences |
57.A.line | B.tip | C.side | D.end |
58.A.recovery | B.return | C.arrival | D.departure |
59.A.declined | B.rejected | C.received | D.accepted |
60.A.city | B.restaurant | C.hotel | D.grocery |