高考英语复习Unit4UnforgettableFilms阅读理解组块专练——练速度（含解析）.docx

Unit 4 Unforgettable Films 阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35分钟).阅读理解AInvincible In Ericson Cores 2006 movie Invincible, Mark Wahlberg plays 30yearo Vince Papale, who goes from working at a local bar to playing for the NFLs Philadelphia Eagles.Set in 1976 and true to Papales reallife story, the film documents the inspirational tale of the oldest nonkicking rookie (新手) without college football experience to compete in the NFL.In 1978, Papales team named him as its “Man of the Year.” Invictus Directed by Clint Eastwood, 2009 sports film Invictus revolves around exSouth African president Nelson Mandela, played by Morgan Freeman, and then captain of the South African rugby union team Francois Pienaar, played by Matt Damon.Its story, which is anchored in John Carlins book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation, documents the teams attempt to win the historic 1995 Rugby World Cup. Fever Pitch Fever Pitch (2005) is directed by the Farrelly brothers starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore.Lead character Ben Wrightman (played by Fallon) is a devoted and longsuffering Red Sox fan.The film owes its existence and name to the 1992 autobiographical Nick Hornbys book.It highlights the Red Sox becoming the first team ever to come back from a three gamestozero deficit (落后) in a playoff series.This leads to the Red Soxs first World Series win since 1918. 61* Billy Crystal directed the 2001 HBO film 61*, which tells the story of the pursuit (追求) by Roger Maris (played by Barry Pepper) and Mickey Mantle (portrayed by Thomas Jane) of Babe Ruths Major League record of 60 home runs during the 1961 season of the New York Yankees.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四部优秀的运动题材电影。1What do Invincible and Invictus have in common? AThey are related to political issues.BThey are set in the same background. CThey are sporting movies based on a true story.DThey mainly show the importance of team spirit.解析：选C细节理解题。根据“Invincible”部分中的“true to Papales reallife story .compete in the NFL.”以及“Invictus”部分中的“2009 sports film Invictus revolves .South African rugby union team Francois Pienaar”可知，这两部电影都是根据真实故事改编的运动题材电影。2Who directed the movie based on John Carlins book? AClint Eastwood.BEricson Core.CBilly Crystal.DThe Farrelly brothers.解析：选A细节理解题。根据“Invictus”部分中的“Directed by Clint Eastwood, 2009 sports film Invictus .Its story, which is anchored in John Carlins book”可知选A项。3What can we learn from the text? A61*stars Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.BFever Pitch features dramatic sporting victories. CInvincible is mainly about Papales attempt to win “Man of the Year.”DInvictus focuses on biographical information about Nelson Mandela.解析：选B细节理解题。根据“Fever Pitch”部分中的“It highlights the Red Sox becoming .deficit (落后) in a playoff series.”可知，极度狂热这部电影着重强调红袜队是季后赛历史上首支在0比3落后的情况下实现逆转的棒球队，故选B项。B“Sorry, I cant do that.Im too busy.”“Sorry Im booked till next week.Two weeks, actually.”I used to say these things with pride.I wore my busyness as a badge (标志) of pride.My booked schedule proved my value, my worth.But at the end of the day, I wasnt happy. So I got busier.Until the universe knocked me down.I broke my heel twice in one year.Hard to be busy when you cant walk without assistance.I dont know if youve ever had the pleasure of being on crutches (拐杖) for four and a half months, but everything takes twice as long or so it seems. I still tried to be busy.I wasnt about to let crutches slow me down.After the first two and a half months on crutches, I hadnt healed at all.The fracture (骨折) looked worse, not better.A good friend of mine criticized me for being so busy that I was getting in my own way of healing.“Do you want to heal or not？” she asked me.“Of course I want to heal，” I replied.She arched her eyebrows.“Really？” She had a point. So I cut back on my busyness and I finally healed.But I didnt learn my lesson.As soon as I got clearance from my doctor, I got busy again.Six months later, I was still experiencing some heel pain, and was exhausted. Then July happened.Death in the family.Some expected and unexpected travel and my busyness began to take a different form.Instead of work busyness, it was personal busyness.And I realized something.When I had to pull back from work, the world didnt end.For the first time in my life, I dont want to look at my calendar and see it completely booked.I want to keep some of that time for me, to rest, recharge, and enjoy my life. I was talking to a friend yesterday complaining about an upcoming 13hour day filled with meetings.Her response? “Thats a typical day for me.” I looked at her and I wanted to say, “Im sorry.Thats awful.” But then I realized that she much like me wore her busyness as a badge of pride.An apology wasnt necessary.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者曾经工作繁忙，且以此为荣，但生活慢慢改变了她的看法。4How did the author react to being on crutches at first?AShe felt very upset.BShe had to slow down.CShe enjoyed the relaxation.DShe tried to keep herself busy.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第五段中的“I still tried to be busy.I wasnt about to let crutches slow me down.”可知，作者受伤后依旧尽力保持繁忙的状态。5Why did the authors friend criticize her?AShe made some pointless remarks.BShe ignored her friends for a long time.CShe didnt improve her work performance.DShe didnt pay enough attention to her injury.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第六段第一句的“A good friend of mine criticized me for being so busy that I was getting in my own way of healing.”及下文朋友的问话可推断，朋友批评作者是因为她觉得作者没有足够重视自己的脚伤，导致病情迟迟未能好转。6What did the author realize in July?AShe should try to be irreplaceable.BThere is no such thing as worklife balance.CShe neednt keep herself occupied with work.DWorking hard for things we love is called passion.解析：选C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，由于七月份作者家事较多，她不得不暂停工作，但工作本身并未因她而受到影响。这使她意识到她不必始终忙于工作，并开始想要留些时间享受生活。7Why didnt the author say sorry to her friend according to the last paragraph?AShe knew it was not her fault.BShe admired her friend for her success.CShe was tired of her friends complaints.DShe realized her friend didnt need comfort.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But then I realized that she .An apology wasnt necessary.”可推断，作者本想安慰忙碌的朋友，但她突然意识到朋友就像曾经的自己一样以繁忙为荣，因此安慰是没有必要的。CNational Treasure has Chinese audiences fired up. But dont confuse it with the Hollywood action film of the same name, in which the hidden history of the United States going back around 250 years is discovered. In the Chinese show, producers are lucky China has a much longer history, and their plan to introduce relics is welcomed by the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, and eight key provincelevel museums.Yu Lei, director of the show, explained how items are chosen, “Our standard is not to choose the most precious items. We want the ones with most attractive stories. If people are bored, there is something wrong with our methods.” “These cultural relics are like aged people. They have so much to tell us，” she said.In each 100minute period, three key exhibits from a museum are introduced by entertainment stars, called the “national treasure guardians”， through short stage dramas, telling the history of the legends behind the items. Some lesserknown stories on how the items were unearthed are featured in the show. In the periods, experts speak about the relics and ordinary people are also invited on stage to share their stories linked to such relics. Knowledge, entertainment, taste and an accessible approach have been put together in one show. When people see cultural relics in this lively way, they feel history.The aim of the show is not to create a hit program but to attract more people to museums. More seasons of National Treasure are planned, and some treasures from the show are to be featured in a touring exhibition soon after the first season ends. A show like this fuels peoples pride in their country.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国的一档大型电视节目国家宝藏，包括节目的制作目的、取材、构成、讲解员等相关情况。8We can learn that National Treasure is a(n) _.Ahistorical program aimed at creating a hot topicBHollywood action film telling the whole American historyCChinese show introducing relics through short dramasDexhibition welcomed by nine provincelevel museums解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In the Chinese show . their plan to introduce relics”可知，这是中国的一档节目，介绍的是文物；根据第三段第一句中的“through short stage dramas”可知，这档节目通过舞台短剧的形式来介绍文物，所以选C。9What Yu Lei said shows that they _.Alike cultural relics whose stories can be told by aged peopleBchoose some valuable items with most attractive stories behindCthink something is wrong with their methods of choosing relicsDdont like the most precious items because theyre not attractive解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Our standard is not to choose the most precious items. We want the ones with most attractive stories.”可知，他们选择的标准是背后有非常吸引人的故事的文物，所以选B。10Who may be invited to introduce the exhibits?AFilm experts.BOrdinary people.CMuseum guides.DEntertainment stars.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“In each 100minute period, three key exhibits from a museum are introduced by entertainment stars”可知，在时长为100分钟的每一期节目里，娱乐明星将介绍一个博物馆里的三件展品，故选D。11In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read the text?AScience.BHealth.CEconomy.DCulture.解析：选D文章出处题。文章讲述的是中国的一档与文物有关的电视节目，最有可能出现在报纸的文化部分，跟科学、健康以及经济没有关系或关系不大，所以选D。DWhen going through major life changes, like changing careers, I would change the people with whom I spent the most time.Weve all gone through periods when the people in our lives have changed graduation, moving to a new city, getting a new job, joining a new club, etc.I dont think I need to convince you just how much influence other people can have over your identity.If youve ever experienced a major switch in your people environment, then you know that you change as well.Most people dont make these choices consciously (意识到地) though.You might consciously decide to spend more time with a certain friend, or you may ask someone out on a date to begin a new relationship.But few people choose their existing friendships deliberately. _Theres_no_“getting_rid_of_people”People are always dropping into and out of each others lives.Associations grow into friendships, and friendships fade into associations.You dont get rid of anyone.The truth is that in order to make room for new people and new experiences, you may need to loosen up some of your existing connections. What about loyalty (忠诚)? Shouldnt you always be loyal to your friends? Once you have a close friend, even if their influence on you is slightly harmful, shouldnt you stick by them? Loyalty to a friend sometimes means having to let go.It means being loyal to their highest and best self as well.If someone is destroying his health by smoking, for example, you arent showing loyalty by smoking right along with him.True loyalty sometimes requires that you break damaging connections, get yourself back on solid ground, and then decide what you can really do to help your friend. It can take a lot of courage to tell someone.“Im sorry, but I cant have you in my life anymore.” But even though this might seem like a selfish act at times, its often the best thing for the other person too.If a relationship is holding you back in some way, understand that its also hurting the other person.For example, if you work for a violent boss, your acceptance of that situation is considered to be silent approval, encouraging your boss to continue to behave violently.语篇解读：人们发生重大生活变化的时候，人际环境也会变化。在这种变化的生活中，如何处理朋友关系呢？怎么做才是对朋友的忠诚呢？作者给出了自己的看法。12When experiencing major life changes, people may _. Ajoin a new social communityBinfluence their friends around Cchoose their friendships purposelyDhave their people environment changed解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段第一、二句“When going through major life changes .when the people in our lives have changed .”可知，当人们经历重大的生活变化时，可能会改变他们的人际环境。故选D项。13What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean? AEveryone has at least one friend.BIt is unnecessary to make new friends. CFriendship still exists though theres less connection.DYou ought to treat your old and new friends equally.解析：选C句意理解题。根据画线句子后面的描述可知，人们之间深入的交往可以变成友谊，曾经的友谊也会淡化成简单的交往，但是我们不可能摆脱任何人。C项意为“虽然人们之间联系少了，但是友谊依然存在。”故选C项。其他选项在本段中没有信息暗示。14What is the authors opinion on the loyalty to friends? ANever betray your close friends whatever happens.BCorrect their mistakes while you guard their goodness. CStick by your friends even though they do harm to you.DBreak up with your friends immediately if they smoke.解析：选B推理判断题。倒数第二段最后一句话表达了作者对忠诚的理解，即真正的忠诚有时要求你打破有破坏性的联系，坚持自己的立场，然后再决定你能做些什么去帮助你的朋友。B项符合此处语境，故选B项。15How should we behave when employed by a violent boss? AWe should accept what we are told to do.BWe should stay silent and be in favor of it. CWe should bravely disobey him if he is wrong.DWe should give our boss courage to continue.解析：选C细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.if you work for a violent boss, your acceptance .to behave violently.”可知选C项。.阅读七选五Saving cash only takes secondsDo you have less time to manage your money? Here are six easy ways to save and get on top of your finances._1_1Check your bank balance If your balance is low then youll save by not spending the money in the first place.If you do this on an app or by getting a mini statement when you next take out cash, itll take you less than 60 seconds. 2.Turn down the heating If you are using your heating, turn your thermostat (温控器) down by one degree._2_ 3Freeze your leftovers The average household throws away 470 worth of food each year.Itll take you under a minute to put the leftovers in the freezer._3_ 4.Say