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Ⅴ. Reading comprehension(阅读理解)(本大题共28题,60分)
A. Read the passages and complete the task(阅读短文并完成任务)(每题2分,6题,共12分)
The building interests of six friends
Anna is fascinated by ancient history and skilled workmanship. She wants to visit a place where buildings were not constructed with bricks, but were carved directly into natural stone cliffs by people who lived thousands of years ago.
Ben loves experimental design. He is drawn to buildings with unusual structures that challenge traditional ideas of what a home should look like, especially those that seem to push the limits of everyday architecture.
Clara cares about the environment. She prefers buildings made of natural materials that work with the local climate rather than against it, and that leave almost no lasting waste behind.
Diego is passionate about structural engineering. He is amazed by steel skyscrapers whose outer shape alone can help reduce wind force and solve a major construction challenge.
Eva is interested in how buildings reflect a nation’s identity. She loves seeing how cultural symbols are combined with modern construction methods to create a structure that carries real meaning.
Frank wants to experience traditional craftsmanship. He hopes to visit a place where
builders used only simple local materials to create structures perfectly suited to surviving extreme weather conditions.
The eight unique buildings in the city
A. This ancient city's temples and palaces were not constructed with bricks or concrete. Instead,they were carved into rose-red stone cliffs by skilled workers. The craftsmanship is extraordinary,and these structures have stood for over two thousand years.
B. This building is a celebrated example of modernist design. Its roof, shaped like the sections of a shell,was constructed from prefabricated concrete pieces. The structure reflects the beauty of natural forms in a bold and striking way.
C. This famous tower was never meant to lean. A weak stone foundation caused problems during construction,and the tower began to tilt. Today,its angle has become an unexpected symbol of how a building flaw can turn into a cultural treasure.
D. These traditional farmhouses have steeply sloping thatched roofs designed to prevent heavy snow from piling up in winter. Their structure is an outstanding example of craftsmanship,built entirely from natural materials found nearby.
E. This hotel is rebuilt every winter from blocks of ice and snow and then it melts away each spring when temperatures rise. Its yearly construction shows how a building can work in harmony with the natural world rather than changing it.
F. This skyscraper has a gently twisted outer form made of steel and glass. The twist helps reduce wind force on the building,combining clever engineering with a striking appearance that stands out on the city skyline.
G. These twin towers have outer walls decorated with geometric patterns that reflect the country's cultural heritage and identity. They are among Asia's most iconic structures and serve as a powerful national symbol.
H. These cube-shaped homes are tilted at a 45-degree angle and raised on concrete pillars. The experimental structure tests the limits of what a house can be,though the inner living spaces can feel quite unusual.
45. Anna:
46. Ben:
47. Clara:
48. Diego:
49. Eva:
50. Frank:
A. Read the passages and complete the task(阅读短文并完成任务)(每题2分,6题,共12分)
The building interests of six friends
Anna is fascinated by ancient history and skilled workmanship. She wants to visit a place where buildings were not constructed with bricks, but were carved directly into natural stone cliffs by people who lived thousands of years ago.
Ben loves experimental design. He is drawn to buildings with unusual structures that challenge traditional ideas of what a home should look like, especially those that seem to push the limits of everyday architecture.
Clara cares about the environment. She prefers buildings made of natural materials that work with the local climate rather than against it, and that leave almost no lasting waste behind.
Diego is passionate about structural engineering. He is amazed by steel skyscrapers whose outer shape alone can help reduce wind force and solve a major construction challenge.
Eva is interested in how buildings reflect a nation’s identity. She loves seeing how cultural symbols are combined with modern construction methods to create a structure that carries real meaning.
Frank wants to experience traditional craftsmanship. He hopes to visit a place where
builders used only simple local materials to create structures perfectly suited to surviving extreme weather conditions.
The eight unique buildings in the city
A. This ancient city's temples and palaces were not constructed with bricks or concrete. Instead,they were carved into rose-red stone cliffs by skilled workers. The craftsmanship is extraordinary,and these structures have stood for over two thousand years.
B. This building is a celebrated example of modernist design. Its roof, shaped like the sections of a shell,was constructed from prefabricated concrete pieces. The structure reflects the beauty of natural forms in a bold and striking way.
C. This famous tower was never meant to lean. A weak stone foundation caused problems during construction,and the tower began to tilt. Today,its angle has become an unexpected symbol of how a building flaw can turn into a cultural treasure.
D. These traditional farmhouses have steeply sloping thatched roofs designed to prevent heavy snow from piling up in winter. Their structure is an outstanding example of craftsmanship,built entirely from natural materials found nearby.
E. This hotel is rebuilt every winter from blocks of ice and snow and then it melts away each spring when temperatures rise. Its yearly construction shows how a building can work in harmony with the natural world rather than changing it.
F. This skyscraper has a gently twisted outer form made of steel and glass. The twist helps reduce wind force on the building,combining clever engineering with a striking appearance that stands out on the city skyline.
G. These twin towers have outer walls decorated with geometric patterns that reflect the country's cultural heritage and identity. They are among Asia's most iconic structures and serve as a powerful national symbol.
H. These cube-shaped homes are tilted at a 45-degree angle and raised on concrete pillars. The experimental structure tests the limits of what a house can be,though the inner living spaces can feel quite unusual.
45. Anna:
A
46. Ben:
H
47. Clara:
E
48. Diego:
F
49. Eva:
G
50. Frank:
D
答案
45.A 46.H 47.E 48.F 49.G 50.D
解析
【分析】
本题为信息匹配类阅读理解题，解题思路是：先提取每位朋友对建筑的核心需求关键词，再提取每个建筑的核心特征，将两者的关键信息一一对应完成匹配。具体步骤：1. 梳理Anna到Frank的兴趣核心点；2. 梳理A到H建筑的核心特点；3. 逐一对匹配，得出对应答案。
【解析】
1. Anna的需求：喜欢直接在天然石崖雕刻的建筑→对应A（建筑为玫瑰红石崖雕刻而成，有两千多年历史），故45选A；
2. Ben的需求：喜欢非常规结构、挑战传统的实验性建筑→对应H（立方体房屋倾斜45度，是实验性结构），故46选H；
3. Clara的需求：关心环境，用自然材料、不产生永久废物→对应E（冰雪酒店每年用冰雪建造，春季融化，与自然和谐共生），故47选E；
4. Diego的需求：喜欢结构工程，摩天楼外形可减少风力→对应F（扭曲外形的钢玻璃摩天楼，扭转结构降低风力影响），故48选F；
5. Eva的需求：建筑反映国家身份，文化符号结合现代工艺→对应G（双子塔外墙有体现国家文化遗产的几何图案，是国家象征），故49选G；
6. Frank的需求：传统工艺，用本地简单材料适应极端天气→对应D（传统农舍用本地自然材料，陡峭茅草屋顶防大雪，适配极端天气），故50选D。
【答案】
45.A 46.H 47.E 48.F 49.G 50.D
【知识点】
阅读理解（信息匹配）、细节理解
【点评】
本题考查学生提取关键信息并进行匹配的能力，需准确把握人物需求与建筑特征的对应关系，是常见的阅读理解题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为信息匹配类阅读理解题，解题思路是：先提取每位朋友对建筑的核心需求关键词，再提取每个建筑的核心特征，将两者的关键信息一一对应完成匹配。具体步骤：1. 梳理Anna到Frank的兴趣核心点；2. 梳理A到H建筑的核心特点；3. 逐一对匹配，得出对应答案。
【解析】
1. Anna的需求：喜欢直接在天然石崖雕刻的建筑→对应A（建筑为玫瑰红石崖雕刻而成，有两千多年历史），故45选A；
2. Ben的需求：喜欢非常规结构、挑战传统的实验性建筑→对应H（立方体房屋倾斜45度，是实验性结构），故46选H；
3. Clara的需求：关心环境，用自然材料、不产生永久废物→对应E（冰雪酒店每年用冰雪建造，春季融化，与自然和谐共生），故47选E；
4. Diego的需求：喜欢结构工程，摩天楼外形可减少风力→对应F（扭曲外形的钢玻璃摩天楼，扭转结构降低风力影响），故48选F；
5. Eva的需求：建筑反映国家身份，文化符号结合现代工艺→对应G（双子塔外墙有体现国家文化遗产的几何图案，是国家象征），故49选G；
6. Frank的需求：传统工艺，用本地简单材料适应极端天气→对应D（传统农舍用本地自然材料，陡峭茅草屋顶防大雪，适配极端天气），故50选D。
【答案】
45.A 46.H 47.E 48.F 49.G 50.D
【知识点】
阅读理解（信息匹配）、细节理解
【点评】
本题考查学生提取关键信息并进行匹配的能力，需准确把握人物需求与建筑特征的对应关系，是常见的阅读理解题型，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
