湖州市 2013高考英语二轮阅读理解（三月强化训练02）
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Cost of American Wars
war name
cost of the war
cost as a percent of annual GDP
Revolutionary War
US $ 2.2 billion(in 2002 dollars)
63%
War of 1812
US$ 1.1 billion
13%
Mexican War
US$1.6 billion[
3%
Civil War
US $ 62 billion
104%
Spanish American War
US$ 9.6 billion
3%
World War I
US$ 190. 6 billion
24%
World War II
US$ 2.9 trillion
103%
Korean War
US$ 335.9 billion
15%
Vietnam War
US$ 494.3 billion
12%
First Gulf War
US$76.1 billion
1%
1. Which wars cost more than a year’s worth of the GDP?
A. First Gulf War and World War I B. The Civil War and World War II
C. World War II and Revolutionary War D. Mexican War and Civil War
2. The American annual gross domestic product in 1951 was _________.
A. 2.239 trillion B.2.9 trillion C. 3, 25 trillion D. 76.1 billionK]
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Mexican War cost more than War of 1812K]
B. First Gulf War cost the least in term of the percentage of the annual of GDP.
C. World War II cost more than Korean War.
D. Mexican War cost as much money as Spanish American War.
【答案解析】本表格是美国历次战争的开支情况统计]
1. B。细节题。从表中可以看出美国内战和第二次世界大战的费用分别占美国年度国民生产总值的104%和103%，超出了它的年度GDP。故选B。
2. A。推测计算题。从常识中可以知道，1951年美国正处在朝鲜战争之中，而美国在朝鲜战争的花费为 $335.9 billion，占它的年度GDP的15%。据此可以计算出它1951年的 GDP 应为 $2.239 trillion。
3. D。事实确认题。D项明显错误。Mexican War 和 Spanish American War 两场战争的花费占年度的GDP比率相同，但并不等于两场战争的费用是一样的。
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Springtime in Paris
Departures: May 5, 12, 19 and June 9
4 days for $129 per person
Paris in the Springtime was, is and always will be, something rather special. Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days? This attractive city has something to offer everyone and with prices at just $129. It's great value too.
Your break begins with executive coach (长途公共汽车) transfer (中转) from regional (各地的) pick-up points and travel to Paris is via cross-channel ferry (渡船), arriving at your hotel in the evening. The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private facilities in all rooms: satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock. It has a bar and a restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame enabling you to explore Paris with ease.
The following day, after continental breakfast (included), the coach takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, L'Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you will ever have heard of.You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends mid-afternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening there is a‘Paris By Night’ tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights.
Day three takes you to Montmartre, perhaps the most picturesque quarter of Paris and home of the Sacre Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish, perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine, wander around the picturesque gardens or look through among the antique shops (古玩店). In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best night-club in the city, the splendid Patin. On the final day it's back to the UK via channel ferry.
Included in the price of $129 per person：
*Return executive coach travel to Paris;
*Return ferry crossings；
*Three nights accommodation in a twin bedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities；
*Continental breakfast during your stay；
*Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris By Day” and “Paris By Night”；
*Visit to Chateau of Versailles(admission not included)；
*Tour on Montmartre；
*Services of an experienced bilingual tour guide at all times.
1. This advertisement is mainly________.
A．to tell tourists the route to Paris
B．to show the price of traveling to Paris
C．to introduce the city of Paris
D．to attract tourists to Paris
2. During the stay in Paris, the tourists will________.
A．have a free time of half day
B．have a “Paris By Night” on the first evening
C．have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together
D．live in a hotel two miles away from Paris
3. The underlined word “quarter” is used in the text to refer to ________.
A．a period of time
B．district
C．fourth part
D．exhibition
4. After paying $129，the tourists will have to pay ________ in Paris.
A．the continental breakfasts
B．tour on Montmartre
C．admission ticket to Chateau of Versailles
D．services of a bilingual tour guide
5. We learn from the text that________.
A．the tourists can telephone in Ibis without paying
B．the tourists will spend the night in Paradis Latin on the third day
C．Palace of Versailles is not in the center of Paris
D．it will take you a long time to get to Montmartre from Paris
C
●Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
9：00—9：45 a．m.Blue Tent
Panelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.
Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.
How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.
●Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game
9：50—10：35 a．m. Blue Tent
Panelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.
Hosted by William C．Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.
Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience.Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.
●The Art of the Review
11：15—12：00 a．m.Green Tent
Panelists：John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.
Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.
How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.
●New York Writers, New York Stories
3：00—3：45 p．m.Green Tent
Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.
Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times.
Join this inspiring group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.
1．If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend ________.
A．The Art of the Review
B．New York Writers, New York Stories
C．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
D．Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game
2．If you like sports writing, you will most probably ________.
A．go to Blue Tent at 11：15 a．m.
B．enjoy Jami Bernard's talk
C．listen to Christine Brennan
D．attend The Art of the Review
3．Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.
A．The Art of the Review
B．Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
C．New York Writers, New York Stories
D．Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game
4．All the four activities above ________.
A．are about writing
B．will last 45 minutes each
C．can be attended freely
D．will attract many readers
5．We can learn from the text that________.
A．sports writers are a type of audience
B．The New York Times is popular
C．Denise Grady will discuss politics
D．book reviews may affect book sales
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