1UnitUnit 2 2 TheThe UnitedUnited KingdomKingdom.阅读理解阅读理解A(2017 江西新余模拟)Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.Oxford StreetLondon is shoppers paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the worlds first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europes largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof gardengood for relaxing between purchases. Theres also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, 2bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collectors items. Its a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for . A.the wonderful window dressingB.the Europes largest music shopC.the lights lit by a famous personD.many bargains to choose from2.To enjoy food, you can go to . A.Borough MarketB.Camden Market C.Kensington High StreetD.Portobello Road3.Where is this passage probably taken from?A.A science Book .B.A travelers journal.C.A trip guide.D.A news report.B(2018 福建莆田一中高三模拟,C)A girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, which meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering from an incurable disease whose days were numbered.The girl was assigned to look after an old man suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. While the old man had a lot of savings his living conditions were not satisfactory. She was expected to comfort him and keep up his spirits. Every Saturday the girl came on time to keep his company, telling him stories. When he was having an 3intravenous drip (静脉滴注), she would help massage his arms. The doctor found the patient greatly improved mentally. The old man began to involve himself actively in the medical treatment and he seldom shouted at others.But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left, the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere (干涉), unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed evident signs of death after suffering coma (昏迷) a few times. When rescued from the latest coma, the old man told the doctor his last wish, “ I have deep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies?” But the doctor knew that her family was well-off and she had no difficulty pursuing her studies. Sometimes she even came to the hospital in her fathers car.When the girl came at the weekend after the death of the old man, the doctor told her the bad news. She was very sad and burst into tears. Then she handed $ 500 to the doctor, saying,“The old man had all along thought I came to do the job because of poverty. He gave me money so that I could continue my schooling.” Then the doctor got the answer to the puzzle. In the last period of his life, the old man found it really pleasing to be able to help a girl badly in need.4.What kind of people do volunteers attend to in Deathbed Care?A.The patient in need of operations.B.The people suffering from cancer.C.The people suffering from disease.D.The patient without many days left.5.What can we infer about the old man according to Paragraph 2?A.He had abundant savings and he was cheerful.B.He frequently lost his temper before he met the girl.C.He was suffering from cancer and helped a poor girl.D.He asked the doctor to help the girl finish her studies.6.What is the real reason resulting in the old mans mental improvement?A.His childrens progress in their career.B.The intravenous drip that he had every Saturday.4C.The pleasure of helping people in need.D.The girls good comfort and care in his daily life.7.Why did the girl accept the old mans money?A.To keep up his spirits.B.To continue her schooling.C.To gather experience in voluntary work.D.To involve him in the treatment.语法填空语法填空(2018 福建莆田一中高三模拟)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Phelps, the 31-year-old US swimming star, was seen 1 (have)purple circles on his shoulders and back at the Rio Olympics. The circles 2 (cause) by an ancient Chinese treatment, in