1UnitUnit 1 1 TalesTales ofof thethe unexplainedunexplained高考试卷分块专练练一 阅读理解提速练限时35分钟第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)A(2018湖南石门一中模拟)The Adler Planetarium Chicago is home to more than 35, 000 square feet of exhibits. From huge models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adlers exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler also offers mini science exploration activities that are quick 10minute lessons. Visitors can learn some interesting astronomical facts at these small activity carts.The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two fullsize planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by brandnew Digistar 3TM technology，the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual (虚拟的) outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is able to accurately reproduce the movement of every aspect of the night sky.Dos and Donts：Do Take the Bus/Train: leave the car at home for this museum trip.The Adler is located within close proximity to public transit.Dont Miss the Doane Observatory: when weather permits, the Doane is open at the Adler for observing with its 20inch diameter telescope.Dont Miss Museum Special Events: the Adler offers a summer camp for kids from midJune to August.Ticket Price：Adult: 28; child: 22. Book online now to save 37%.Regular Schedule：Mon.Fri. 10 am4 pm; Sat.Sun. 10 am4：30 pmSummer Hours: 9：30 am6 pm daily.Nearest Transit: Roosevelt Metro StationAddress: 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 606052语篇解读：本文对芝加哥的阿德勒天文馆进行了简单的介绍，包含参观时间、票价、交通等信息。21Whats the main function of the Adler Planetarium Chicago?ADisplaying the models of the Solar System.BSelling ancient astronomical instruments.COffering a passageway to explore the universe.DGiving 10minute lessons to visitors.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第一段的“From huge models .provide a passageway for you to explore the universe”可知，阿德勒天文馆给游客提供了探索太空的途径，故选 C 项。22What can visitors learn in the StarRider Theater?AThe history of the Adler Planetarium Chicago.BThe wonder of the interactive adventures.CThe complicated Digistar 3TM technology.DThe movement of the stars in the night sky.解析：选 D 细节理解题。依据第二段的最后两句可知，游客在这里能了解到星星在夜空中的运动，因此选 D。23If you want to try the Doane Observatory, youd better _.Adrive your private carBconsider weather conditionsCbuy a telescope in advanceDjoin the Adlers summer camp解析：选 B 细节理解题。依据“Dont Miss the Doane Observatory: when weather permits .”可知，选 B。24How much will a couple and two kids at least spend to visit the Adler?A37. B63.C72. D100.解析：选 B 数字计算题。依据 Ticket Price 部分可知，成年人每人 28 美元，儿童22 美元，一对夫妇和两个孩子则是(282)(222)100，如果在网上订，则会在总价的基础上优惠 37%，即至少为 63 美元，故选 B。B(2018河南省豫南九校联考)Working up a credit score for Walter Cavanagh has got to be a mathematical nightmare the man has nearly 1,500 valid credit cards to his name and holds the Guinness Record for the most credit cards. Mr. 3Plastic Fantastic a title given to him by Guinness World Records is also the proud owner of the worlds longest wallet, which can hold about 800 cards. But he uses it only to carry a few cards, while the rest are safely kept in bank safedeposit boxes.Cavanagh started collecting credit cards in the late 1960s. “One of my best friends and I made a silly bet: the guy who could collect the most credit cards by the end of the year would win dinner， ” he said. “I got 143 cards by the end of the year, and my friend gathered 138.” After winning that bet, Cavanagh decided to simply keep going with his unusual collection. He got credit cards from gas stations, airlines, bars, and even ice cream stores.If theres one card missing from Cavanaghs collection, its that from the Newberry Company. They repulsed his application for a card in the early 1970s, even though hed collected over 100 by then. They said he had too much credit. Therefore, so far he hasnt had a Newberry card in his collection.Cavanagh hasnt stopped applying for new cards hes held the Guinness Record since 1971 and has no intention of letting go of it. He copies whole pages from a US. directory of businesses and keeps sending applications. If he receives a rejection, he writes back to the company explaining his goal and ambition. But he doesnt count useless cards in his total collection.Thanks to all the cards to his name, Cavanagh has access to about 1.7 million at any moment. Despite this privilege, he has managed to maintain an excellent credit score.The 72yearold retired financial planner and credit expert has only one piece of advice to share: “Never use a card to buy anything you cant pay off in a couple of months. If you dont have the_discipline,_you shouldnt have the cards.”语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章讲述了沃尔特卡瓦纳拥有将近 1 500 张信用卡，信用额度高达 170 万美元，创下世界纪录。25Cavanagh began to collect credit cards when he _.Aowned a very long walletBmade a bet with his friendCwa