模块加餐练 (一 ).阅读理解话题：旅游难度星级：2018 湖北七市 (州 )教科研协作体联考Real literary travelers often travel to the birthplace or residence of a writer， or to the settingof a famous scene.We ve prepared a small list of literary travel destinations.London ， EnglandIn London ， literary landmarks are so common that“blue plaques” are often found on thehomes or schools of famous writers.They have been introduced to show well- known literarysites.One can be found at 221B Baker Street the apartment offamous fictionaldetectiveSherlock Holmes.But watch out for false plaques ，such as the Jacob Von Hogflume s，where the inventor of time travel would live in 2189.To truly experience literature in person， you can also visit Stratford- upon-Avon ， the birthplace of William Shakespeare ， and watch nightly performances of his plays.“ Go to Rome at once the Paradise，The grave， the city ， and the wilderness.”This is from an elegy( 挽歌 ) to John Keats ， who traveled to Rome in the hope that the air would cure his illness but died within three months or so.Despite the fact that Keats visit was a quick one ， Rome has a reminder of it the Keats-Shelley Memorial House.Just across the street is the Antico CaffGreco ， a cafe frequented by famous authors likeGoethe，Byron ，Keats.，but you probably get the idea that this is somewhere any literary travelerhas to go.语篇解读本文主要介绍了英国伦敦和意大利罗马这两个著名的文学旅游胜地的相关情况。1 According to the passage ， true literary travelers are less likely to visitA 221B Baker StreetB the Jacob Von Hogflume sC Stratford- upon-AvonD the Keats-Shelley Memorial House答案B.解析 细节理解题。 根据文章内容可知， 221B Baker Street 是小说中的侦探夏洛克 福尔摩斯的公寓地址， Stratford- upon-Avon 是莎士比亚的出生地， the Keats-Shelley Memorial House是约翰 济慈曾经到过的地方，这三个地点都与名人有关，是文学旅游者很可能参观的地方；而根据London ，England部分中的 “watch out for false plaques， such as the Jacob VonHogflume s” 可知， the Jacob Von Hogflume s 是假的牌匾， 真正的文学旅游者不太可能去参观。2 What s the function of “ blue plaques” in London?A To confuse literary travelers.B To introduce famous English writers.C To show nightly performances.D To represent famous literary landmarks.答案D解析推理判断题。根据London， England部分的 “ Theyhave been introducedtoshowwell- known literary sites. ” 可知， blue plaques 主要是用于标注著名的文学胜地的。3 Why is the Antico CaffGrecofavored by literary travelers?A It is famous for offering coffee of high quality.B It was regularly visited by many famous writers.C It is located behind the Keats- Shelley Memorial House.D It is regarded as a reminder of Rome.答案B解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.a cafe frequented by famous authors like Goethe，Byron ， Keats.” 可知，因为这个咖啡馆是之前很多著名作家常去的地方，所以也受到文学旅游者的青睐。话题：自然难度星级：Scientists have identified the order of the gene of the giraffe for the first time to help explainhow the tallest animals on earth developed their remarkably long necks.Being a giraffe is not easy.To pump blood two meters up from the chest to the brain calls for a powerful heart and twice the blood pressure of other mammals.Giraffes also need special safety system to let them bend down for a drink and raise their heads again without feeling dizzy.The animals unique body structure has long been a puzzle for biologists ，including Charles Darwin.Now ， by comparing the gene of the giraffe with that of its closest relative ， the short-necked okapi， scientists have solved part of the puzzle by studying changes in a smallnumber of genes responsible both for regulating body shape and circulation.This suggests that the development of a long neck and a powerful heart went hand in hand ， driven by a relatively small number of genetic changes.The interpretation of the genetic factors behind the giraffe s remarkable heart system could also be instructive for human health ， since the animals appear to avoid the kind of organ damageoften found in people with high blood pressure.The more fundamental question of why giraffes developed their long necks remains open，however.The apparently self- evident idea that it was to reach ever-higher food supplies has beenchallenged in the past 20 years by a competing belief that it is actually due to competition among fighting males for females.Unlike long- necked birds ， which have additionalvertebrae(椎骨 )， giraffes have the sameseven vertebrae found in all mammals ，although theirs are greatly extended.语篇解读 本文讲述了科学家第一次确定了长颈鹿的基因序列，脖子的原因。由此明白了长颈鹿进化出长4 A strong heart is very important for a giraffe because it A pumps blood to the brain high above its body B keeps the blood pressure at a normal level C helps the giraffe find a drink at lower places.D keeps the giraffe saf