2021届高考英语词汇串记与阅读训练（八）

2021高考英语词汇串记与阅读训练（八）Part 1 词汇精炼初级词汇A cartoon character，a cat was travelling to a castle，her capital. Unfortunately，she was so __1__(care) to calculate her time wrong，and her computer didn’t work __2__(correct)that she cast herself into a cave casually to crash her capsule，with her cap，camera，carpet，chess, chief certificate and her phone for call lost，__3__(cause) a catastrophe to her，she was even crazy now.Facing the cruel challenge，she must calm herself down and do everything with __4__(cautious).She checked and counted the things left，hoping to create a chance to change the situation.What she must do now was to capture some little creatures to eat.Exercise 1：将蓝色标记的词汇或者短语写出中文意思
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Exercise 2：将短文中的空格处补充完整1． 2． 3． 4．                答案：1.careless  2.correctly  3.causing  4.cautionExercise 3：全文翻译    答案　：一只卡通猫，正在旅行，去一个城堡，她的首都。遗憾的是，她那么粗心，计算错了时间，而且电脑不能正常工作，以至于意外地把自己扔到一个洞穴里，撞坏了她的太空舱，丢了帽子、照相机、地毯、棋、主要的证书，还有她呼叫的电话。这对她来说引起了大灾难。她现在简直疯了。面对挑战，她必须安慰自己，小心地做一切事。她检查并数了数剩下的东西，希望找到机会来改变现状。她现在必须做的是捕获一些小动物吃。高级词汇（一）It’s been confirmed that Jody had committed a crime in his company for the unfair commercial __1__(compete)with his companions.He didn’t concentrate his energy on completing the compulsory work，but cared more about comfortable jobs.Though he had made __2__ compromise，the committee in the conference commanded that he should compensate for the loss.Exercise 1：将蓝色标记的词汇或者短语写出中文意思
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Exercise 2：将短文中的空格处补充完整1． 2． 答案：1.competition   2.aExercise 3：全文翻译    答案：已经证实乔迪在公司因为跟同伴的不公平商业竞争而犯罪。他不集中精力于完成必须的工作，而是更多地关注舒适的工作。尽管他妥协了，但是会议上委员会还是命令他对损失做出赔偿。Part 2 阅读练习When people are thinking of Britain,many images come to mind:the Elizabeth Tower,the Ferris wheel,red telephone boxes...and black London taxis.The taxi has an important role in London.But what is so special about a simple taxi?First of all,the shape and style are very different from those of ordinary taxis.It looks like a half-car and half-van.It has plenty of room in the back,which means it’s easy for disabled people to use.And the black colour makes it stand out on the road.Besides the style of the car,taxi drivers have an important part in your travel.They have to pass a taxi driving test,and in London it is very difficult.As there are many tourists in London,drivers must know many roads by memory!Apart from driving you to your destination,it is normal for the driver and passenger to have a conversation.Getting a taxi involves(涉及) a social space which the driver and you share.The image of a London taxi driver is one that is friendly and talkative.Most times when I get a taxi,I ask how the driver is.Then we usually talk about sports or new events.In China,I’ve noticed that taxi drivers are usually quieter.Sometimes I try to speak with them in Chinese.And when I do,they usually seem friendly and open to talk.It’s also a good situation to practise my Chinese!1.The Elizabeth Tower,the Ferris wheel,red telephone boxes and black taxis are 　　　of Britain. A.images B.events       C.situations D.hotels2.What does a London taxi look like?A.It looks like an ordinary taxi.B.It looks like a white box.C.It looks like a ball.D.It looks like a half-car and half-van.3.Why is a London taxi easy for disabled people to use?A.Because the taxi drivers are quiet.B.Because it has plenty of room in the front.C.Because it has plenty of room in the back.D.Because the passengers are talkative.4.Taxi drivers in London must be good at 　　　. A.speaking to passengers in ChineseB.talking about sports or news eventsC.taking language testsD.remembering many different roads参考答案：1.A　根据本文第一句“When people are thinking of Britain,many images come to mind...”可知选A项,这些代表了英国的形象。2.D　根据第二段中的“It looks like a half-car and half-van.”可知选D项。3.C　根据第二段中的“It has plenty of room in the back,which means it’s easy for disabled people to use.”可知选C项。4.D　根据第三段中的“As there are many tourists in London,drivers must know many roads by memory!”可知选D项。