2017届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 20 New Frontier课时练（2）北师大版选修7.docVIP

课时练(二)　阅读理解提速练(练速度) (限时：35分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2016·山东省实验中学一模)Nail art has become an international phenomenon and many are using their fingernails to display creativity and personality. Social networks are overflowing with people showing off their latest and at times, impossibly complicated designs. The important question is “Where did it all begin and how has the color of your fingernails become just as, if not more important than the outfit you are wearing？” The history of nail polish and nail art dates back to 3000 BC in China, India and Egypt. Plants were processed to create a dye that was used as a type of nail paint, which was then applied and represented social class and wealth; deep colors such as red were worn by the rich and lighter paler colors were used by the poor. The Inca civilization even went as far as painting animals on their nails to show which tribe they belonged to! It wasnt until the early 19th century that nail paints was modernized into the nail polish that we see and know of today. The boom of the automobile industry introduced a wide selection of colors which were soon adapted to be used on nails, which further escalated the nail polish industrys success. Today, nail polish has become a statement of personality and creativity. The color of your nails communicates the subculture you belong to. Nail art is part of the fashion world, the application of gems, airbrushing, fine detail and nail extensions means that they can complete any look. I personally love changing the color and pattern of my nails to finish off my outfit and I enjoy creating new designs. There is plenty of inspiration on the Internet and with the latest introduction everyone can get a professional finish in half the time! 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。目前美甲在社会上非常流行，那么美甲是怎样发展起来的呢？本文对美甲的起源和发展进行了介绍。 1．In the first paragraph, the writer tells us about ________. A．the origin of nail art B．the popularity of nail art C．the value of nail art D．the question about nail art 解析：选B　段落大意题。根据第一段第一、二句“Nail art h