Module 1Europe阅读理解组块专练练速度(本栏目内容，在学生用书中以独立形式分册装订！)(限时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2018重庆市重点中学协作体高考适应性考试)Have you heard of the following people? Maybe yes, maybe no. But they may be an inspiration for you.The Tree LadyKate Sessions was an American botanist and landscape architect closely associated with San Diego, California. After becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else. Therefore this young woman singlehandedly started a movement transforming the town into the leafy, gardenfilled place as it is today.The Snowflake (雪花) ManWilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes. His enthusiasm for taking photos of snowflakes began from his boyhood and was often misunderstood in his time, but his determination revealed two important truths: no two snowflakes are alike; and each one is surprisingly beautiful. In 1931, he worked with William J. Humphreys of the US. Weather Bureau to publish Snow Crystals, a book containing 2, 500 photographs.The Father of His CountryBy the late 1760s, George Washington had experienced firsthand the effects of rising taxes imposed(征收) on American colonists by the British, and came to believe that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England. During the American War of Independence, he led the colonial forces to victory. In 1787, he was elected president of the Convention that wrote the US. Constitution. Two years later, Washington became Americas first president. His retirement from office after two terms established a tradition that lasted until 1940, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won a third term. The 22nd Amendment (1951) now limits the president to two elected terms.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了三位鼓舞人心的名人。1Who made a great contribution to beautifying an area?AGeorge Washington. BWilson Bentley.CKate Sessions. DWilliam J. Humphreys.答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego”“this young woman singlehandedly started a movement transforming the town into the leafy, gardenfilled place as it is today”可知，Kate Sessions在将圣地亚哥的一个荒漠小镇变成宜人的地方上作出了巨大贡献。2What is Wilson Bentley famous for?AHis creative ideas to publish books.BHis persistence in photographing snowflakes.CHis courage to fight against prejudice.DHis devotion to teaching kids scientific truths.答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第三段的内容尤其是“Wilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes. His enthusiasm for taking photos of snowflakes.”可知，Wilson Bentley以坚持拍摄雪花而出名。3What does the author say about George Washington?AHe was a national hero.BHe was born into a poor family.CHe became Americas president in 1787.DHe served three terms as the President of America.答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据第四段中的“came to believe that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England. During the American War of Independence, he led the colonial forces to victory”可知，他开始意识到宣布从英国独立对殖民地定居者最有利。美国独立战争期间，他带领殖民地的武装力量获得了胜利，即美国获得了独立，由此可推知，他是美国的民族英雄。B(2018昆明市高三复习适应性检测)Back home from the Navy, I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. Id been out of high school for four years, but my high school headmaster, Mr. Gardner, invited me to a Valentines Day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed. When Friday came, I cleaned up, dressed up and drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at her and I was crazyI had never seen such a beautiful girl!I asked Mr. Gardner who she was, and he answered, “Thats Marilyn Riley, Cut Rileys daughter.” I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the corner from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself, “Hi, Im Jack Joseph.” “I know who you are，” was her nottoofriendly response.“Would you like to dance？” I asked. “No! Im working，” she shot back.“Can I call you next week for a movie date？” I asked. “No” was her response.For the next month I phoned, trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer: No. Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice, I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella, no raincoat and no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride, half expecting her to say no. Instead, she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks to her house, but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45 minutes. It was magic from then on.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者海军退伍之后受母校校长邀请参加情人节舞会，遇到一位女孩并与其交往的故事。4Why did Jack decide to attend the party?AThe party was held to welcome hi