二、阅读理解
A 新模态 海报
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范畴:人与自然 主题:自我保护 体裁:应用文 难度:★★★ 建议用时:5分钟 评价:/3
Beat the heat
Extreme heat can make people suffer from heat-related illnesses and even death. People suffer heat-related illnesses when their bodies are unable to properly cool themselves. But we can keep ourselves away from it.
What:
Extreme heat happens when the temperature gets extremely high.
Who:
children the old outside workers people with disabilities
• The heat influences more men than women.
How:
When temperatures are extremely high, take the following steps to protect yourself:
▲ Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.
▲ Drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty.
▲ Plan outdoor activities carefully.
▲ Wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured clothing.
▲ Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
▲ Check the local news for health and safety.
Attention:
During extreme heat, the temperature in your car could be deadly!
Outside temperature 27°C
Inside 43°C
20 minutes
Inside 48°C
40 minutes
Inside 51°C
60 minutes
()1. How can we keep ourselves away from extreme heat?
A. By doing sports.
B. By staying outside.
C. By drinking water.
D. By staying in a car.
()2. 新考法·图片理解 What kind of clothing should you wear when it's hot?
A.
()3. Why does the writer write the passage?
A. To show us how hot it is in summer.
B. To tell us when the weather is the hottest.
C. To make people know the highest temperature.
D. To tell people how to protect themselves when it's hot.

1.C 2.A 3.D
本文主要介绍了高温天气的相关情况,并重点列出了一些避暑的方法。
1. C 细节理解题。由 How 部分中的“Drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty.”可知,喝水可以预防高温对人体的伤害。
2. A 图片理解题。由 How 部分中的“Wear loose, lightweight, light-coloured clothing.”可知,遇到高温天气时,人们应穿宽松、轻便、浅色的衣服。
3. D 写作意图题。由全文内容可判断,作者的目的是告诉人们在高温天气里进行自我保护的方法。