2025届高考英语二轮复习 专题十五 阅读理解（含解析）

专题十五 阅读理解 一、基础练习 With the cost of living in the United States soaring, more and more people are setting their sights on an international destination. Ecuador For real bargain hunters, Ecuador is cheap and safe with a very comfortable year-round climate. The cost of living for one person in the country is $750. Ecuador is geographically diverse with miles of endless beaches, hills and rainforests. Housing is economical with the average rent for one person costing around $ 307 per month. Coats Rica Costa Rica is the perfect place to live abroad without depleting (耗尽) your savings. The cost of living is around $893 and rent for one person runs approximately $406 per month. The tropical destination has cost-effective healthcare. The weather is gorgeous, the water is warm and the housing is highly affordable. Uruguay The country is exquisite (精美的), offering nearly 400 miles of coast, rolling mountains and four distinct seasons. The cost of living is nearly half of what it is in the states at $1,090 and you can find a nice apartment at the reasonable price of $ 500 per month. Panama Panama could be a good option for anyone to live cheaply. The cost of living is under half of what it would cost in the U. S. at $1,040 for one person. Rent runs approximately $ 530 per month and food takes up another $353, but outside of that costs are minimal. The country has a mild climate and offers world-class beaches. 1. Which country has economical healthcare A. Ecuador. B. Costa Rica. C. Uruguay. D. Panama. 2. What makes Uruguay special A. Its reasonable rent. B. Its good bargains. C. Its diverse climates. D. Its cheap apartments. 3. How much is the cost of living in the United States A. Close to $1,090. B. Around $ 750. C. Under $ 893. D. Above $ 2, 080. Amazing Train Rides Taking a train in the winter is fun. The mountains turn from green to white, and you can enjoy them on the journey. Now many holiday-themed trains add fun. All aboard! ●Aurora Winter Train: Alaska This seasonal scenic train that heads north from Anchorage is popular. From the Winter Train you'll see a snow-white Denali, America's tallest peak(山峰)-and with any luck, a trackside moose(驼鹿).You can get off the train after three hours at Talkeetna to ski in Denali or continue on for another nine hours to Fairbanks for some northern lights viewing. There're few better places, as Fairbanks is America's northernmost city. ●The Ski Train, Colorado The Ski Train is a joyful ride even for non-skiers. The ride connects Denver's 1914 Beaux-Arts station with the Winter Park ski area. One minute you're in downtown Denver's Beaux-Arts Union Station and two hours later you're stepping off the train. 100 feet from a Winter Park ski lift. What a wonderful ride it is! ●Amtrak California Zephyr: Chicago to San Francisco Long-distance train travelers adore west wind in any season, but winter adds the appeal of sugary snow outside the window as you travel over the Rockies and Sierras. Departi ... ...