2020版高考英语复习Unit5Meetingyourancestors课后达标检测新人教版选修.docx

Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors阅读提速练 阅读理解A(2019湖北八校第一次联考)Leaders shape history and here is a selection of the most remarkable views into these public figures plus firsthand accounts by those with access to them.Margaret Thatcher by Charles Moore (2013)Before Moore published the first volume of his biography, there had already been a mountain of books on ThatcherMoores account is different. He shows that far from being fearless, she could often be fearful without causeThe final volume will include her fall from power.Harold Wilson by Ben Pimlott (1992)Harold Wilson had become a ghostly figure when this book was published in 1992The absence heightened a sense of mysteryWho was he? How to explain his seemingly contradictory characteristics? Pimlott solves some of the mysteries; the book is detailed until Wilsons final phase as prime minister in 1974.Churchill by Roy Jenkins (2001)Jenkins writes as a politician as well as a historian, analyzing Churchills historic moves from the opinions of one who had also spoken in the CommonsJenkins had resigned from high positions in battles over policy, and as one that changed parties, though not as frequently as Churchill did.Roy Jenkins by John Campbell (2014)Campbell calmly narrates many political and personal dramas, including Jenkins intense relationship with Anthony Crosland when they were both students at OxfordCampbell also addresses Jenkins various affairs with womenLike Jenkins political heroes, he led many lives. Campbell is sharp in describing each of them.Diaries, Volumes One to Six by Alastair Campbell (2017)Love or hate him, Campbell remains the master of the inside story, not just because of his unusual ideas on the relationship between Tony Blair and Gordon BrownThis is an incredibly detailed book on what its like to live inside No10: the cruel space of events; and the constant conflict with the media.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了五本有关改变历史的世界伟人的传记，书的作者是掌握这一伟人的第一手资料者。文章具体介绍了作者姓名、出版时间、书的内容等。1Which of the following leaders has the largest number of books written about him/her?AHarold Wilson.BChurchill.CMargaret Thatcher.DTony Blair.C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Before Moore published the first volume of his biography，there had already been a mountain of books on Thatcher”可知，在摩尔出版他的第一本传记之前，已经有很多关于撒切尔夫人的书了；其他四本书的介绍中都没有提及曾经有专门介绍该政治家的书出版。据此可知，在介绍的五个政治领导人中，写撒切尔夫人的书最多，故C项正确。 2Which writer was once a politician?ABen PimlottBCharles Moore.CJohn Campbell.DRoy Jenkins.D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“Jenkins writes as a politician as well as a historian，analyzing Churchills historic moves from the opinions of one who had also spoken in the Commons”可知，詹金斯是一位政治家，也是一位历史学家。故D项正确。其他作者都没有被提及曾经是政治家。3Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo introduce some histories on elections.BTo recommend some books on leaders.CTo tell some mysteries about historians.DTo think highly of some famous leaders.B解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了五本有关改变历史的世界伟人的传记，书的作者是掌握这一伟人的第一手资料者，文章具体介绍了作者姓名、出版时间、书的内容等。据此可知，本文旨在推荐一些关于政治领导人的书籍，故B项正确。B(2019洛阳第一次统考)I left England for Sydney in SeptemberIt was a career move for my husband, and our 20yearold daughter was feeling adventurous and decided to come, tooHowever, just before leaving England, my 79yearold mother suffered a stroke(中风)Being strong and independent, she continues to live at home with the help of social servicesBut she couldnt look after the gardenI thought how wonderful it would be if there was an organization offering volunteer helpFriends asked me what I planned to do in Australia, and I told them I would be looking for a volunteer position with a gardening charitable organizationImagine my surprise when I found just the organization I had been looking forEasy Care Gardening (ECG)!There are several reasons why I volunteer for ECGFirstly, as a newcomer to Australia I meet many great people who, like me, volunteer some of their timeWe cover a large age range, but all love gardens and helping others.Secondly, through working with ECG I have been lucky enough to explore Sydneys North Shore that I might not have had the opportunity to visit otherwise.Finally, there are all those wonderful people who we call “clients(客户)”， but are more like friends when we visit them often and tend their gardensWhat great people I have met, and stories they have to tellthe family histories, where they come from and the reasons for immigrating to AustraliaI find it a privilege to have access to private gardens which, in many cases, have been the joy of their owners for many yearsEach one is individual and reflects the character, needs and the history of each familyIndeed, the gardens reflect the multicultural and historical background of Sydney.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者移居悉尼后加入了Easy Care Gardening组织，成了一名园艺志愿者的故事，以及作者加入这个组织的原因。4Why did the author move to Sydney?AShe planned to volunteer there.BHer husband would work there.CShe was very keen on adventures.DShe had to look after her sick mother.B解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It was a career move for my husband”可知，作者移居悉尼是因为她丈夫的工作变动，故选B项。5What made the author choose to be a gardening volunteer?AHer own experience.BThe tips of her friends.CThe popularity of ECG.DHer gardening skills.A解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, just before leaving England, my 79yearold mother suffered a stroke(中风).But she couldnt look after the gardenI thought how wonderful it would be if there was an organization offering volunteer help”可知，作者的母亲因为中风无法照料花园，因此作者希望有一个能提供园艺志愿服务的组织。所以，作者选择成为一名园艺志愿者是因为她自己的经历。故选A项。6What do the volunteers at ECG have in common?AThey make friends with their clients.BThey like to explore Sydneys North Shore.CThey are of similar age and background.DThey are kindhearted with the same interest.D解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“We cover a large age range, but all love gardens and helping others”可知，ECG的志愿者虽然年龄跨度很大，但是都热爱花园和帮助他人。D项“他们都很热心肠，有着同样的爱好”符合文意，故选D项。7What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AClient.BReason. CGarden.DJoy.C解析：代词指代题。根据画线词所在句的前一句“I find it a privilege to have access to private gardens which, in many cases, have been the joy of their owners for many years”可知，作者觉得能够进入私人花园是一种特权，在许多情况下，私人花园都是花园主人的乐趣所在。根据语境和画线词所在句的前后句子中的 “gardens” 可知，“one”指的就是“garden”，故选C项。C(2019河北五个一名校联盟第二次考试)Imagine this scene: its blowing outside, and you snuggle(蜷伏) up on the sofa under a warm quilt, chatting and recalling with your closest friends.That content, cosy feeling, has a name in DanishhyggeAnd, as Denmark recently won the title of “the happiest country in the world”， the concept of hygge is known to more and more people interested in finding ways to understand this concept.Hyggeoriginally from a Norwegian word meaning wellbeingdoesnt have an exact equivalent(对应物) in EnglishIts often translated as coziness, or as blogger Anna West told the BBC, “coziness of the soul”But, professor Maren Spark explains, “Hygge was never meant to be translatedIt was meant to be felt”Basically, hygge involves creating a warm, cosy atmosphere and enjoying it with your loved onesDanish winters are long and dark, so achieving hygge is particularly relevant during this seasonA typical hygge activity during winter could be enjoying delicious homemade food and lighthearted conversation with friendspreferably in the warm glow of candlelight, or maybe sipping a glass of wine in the hot tub after a day spent skiing.However, hygge isnt only limited to the cold winter monthsit can also describe that warm, fuzzy feeling you get after a walk through a forest with friends on a summers day or a family barbecue in the parkHygge is meant to be shared.【解题导语】每年，丹麦人都会经历漫长而阴沉的冬日，可是丹麦却被认为是世界上最幸福的国家。文章向我们介绍了丹麦人是如何通过创造舒适的环境来提高幸福指数的。8. The author asks the readers to imagine the scene in the first paragraph to _.Ahelp the readers to calm downBintroduce the topic of the passageCpresent the main idea of the passageDremind the readers of their past memoriesB解析：推理判断题。由文章第一段和第二段可知，作者让读者想象这个情景是为了引出文章所要介绍的话题“hygge”。9What do the underlined sentences by Maren Spark mean?AThe translation of the word “hygge” is not good enough.BOnly Danish speakers know what “hygge” means.C“Hygge” is easy to translate but hard to feel.DWe can get the true meaning of “hygge” by feeling it.D解析：句意理解题。根据第三段可知，“hygge”这个词常被解释为“coziness”，下文由“But”引出“professor Maren Spark”的观点“hygge不应该被翻译，而应用来感受”。由此可知，我们只有通过感受才能理解“hygge”的真正内涵。10Which of the following can be best described as a “hygge” activity?ASkiing in the cold winter months.BLiving through long dark winters.CTaking afternoon tea with friends.DWalking alone in the forest.C解析：推理判断题。由倒数第二段的第一句可知，“hygge”与创造一个温暖舒适的氛围并与你爱的人一起分享有关。C项中的“Taking afternoon tea”符合“creating a warm, cosy atmosphere”， “friends”对应“your loved ones”。故选C项。11The author writes this passage to _.AexplainBpersuadeCcommentDadvertiseA解析：写作意图题。纵观全文可以看出，文章采用情景介绍、概念介绍、举例说明的方式向我们介绍了一种创造舒适的环境来提高幸福指数的生活方式：hygge。故选A项。D(2019广州调研测试)Petrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads，but their days are numbered. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 per cent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 per cent by 2020.One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxiety”drivers concerns about running out of juice on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems，the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. That said，charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the U.S.A.Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years. Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the current generation of electric cars is starting to persuade critics. Plugin cars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money.As well as advancements on the road，electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies. Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel，having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrolpowered outboard motors took over. Now，the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric air travel are also being made，with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions. Were the US. to act on the studys findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with electric vehicles，it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 per cent. However，because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles，they cannot claim to be completely emissionfree. That said，as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources，electric vehicles will become even cleaner.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了汽油车和柴油车将逐步被电动汽车代替以及电动交通工具在未来的发展。12Which is the best title for this passage?AMy Dream CarBHistory of Electric CarsCProblems with Petrol CarsDDriving into the FutureD解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了汽油车和柴油车将逐步被电动汽车代替以及电动交通工具在未来的发展。D项“驶向未来”形象地概括了文章的主旨，故选D项。13As used in Paragraph 2，the underlined word “hurdle” means_.AaimBbarrierCconsequenceDstepB解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“drivers concerns about running out of juice on a journey”可知，司机担心在路上没电的问题。因此，这是电动汽车普及的一个障碍，故选B项。14In the past，why did many people refuse to buy the electric cars?AThey were not good value.BThey were very poorly made.CThey were not widely promoted.DThey couldnt travel at a high speed.A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away”可知，人们是被当时这种电动汽车的价格吓跑的；根据该段中的“Thanks to. to persuade critics”可知，随着电池容量、可充电次数的增加、汽车性能的改善和价格的优化，这一代电动汽车已经开始吸引消费者购买了。这说明以前的电动汽车在各方面还不够完善，人们认为不值那个价钱。故选A项。15What is the function of Paragraph 4?ATo introduce the history of electric travel.BTo explain why the world needs more electric cars.CTo show why more people have interest in electric cars.DTo describe different ways electric vehicles can be used.D解析：段落大意题。根据第四段中的“electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies”可知，除了在公路上，其他地方也可以使用电动交通工具。故选D项。 七选五(2019成都重点中学高三段考)There are times when people come into your life, and you know at once that they are sure to be thereThey serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to becomeYou never know who these people may be: your classmate, neighbor, teacher, longlost friend or even a real strangerBut 1_ , you know that at that very moment they will affect your life in some serious ways.2_However, on reflection you realize that without getting over them you would have never realized your potential ability and strength.Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck. 3_Without these small tests, life would be like a smooth road to nowhereThe people affecting your life, and the successes and failures you experience, help to create who you are and who you become.Even the bad experiences can be learned fromIn fact, they are probably the most important onesIf someone hurts you, forgive them, 4_.5_， for you may never be able to experience it againTalk to people you have never talked to before, and really listenYou should set your sights high, hold your head up, tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourselfCreate your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.Most importantly, if you love someone, tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.Awhen you look eyes into themBbecause you are likely to get addicted to themCDont forget to embrace those unpleasant momentsDMake every day count and appreciate every momentEIllness, injury and love all occur to test the limits of your soulFSometimes things happening to you may seem challenging at firstGfor they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。每件事的发生都有其原因，成功和失败都有助于塑造自己。相信自己，把握现在。1A解析：根据空处前一句可知， 你永远不知道这些人可能是谁：你的同学、邻居、老师、久未见面的朋友，或者甚至是一个真正的陌生人；结合该句中的“But”和“you know that at that very moment they will affect your life in some serious ways”可知，但当你和他们对视时，你就会知道，正是在那一刻，他们将会以某种重要的方式影响你的生活。故A项正确。2F解析：根据空后的“However”可知，空后的句子与空处构成转折关系；结合该空后句子可知，然而，经过认真思考你会意识到，不克服它们，你永远也不会意识到你的潜在的能力和优势。据此可以判断，F项“有时，发生在你身上的事情起初似乎很有挑战性”与此处匹配。3E解析：根据空处前一句可知，每件事的发生都是有原因的，没有什么事是偶然发生的，也没有什么事是带着幸运或不幸发生的。据此可知，E项“疾病、伤害和爱的发生都是为了考验你的灵魂的极限”承接前一句，下文中的“these small tests”也是提示。故E项正确。4G解析：根据空处上文“Even the bad experiences can be learned fromIn fact, they are probably the most important ones”可知，即使是糟糕的经历你也可以从中吸取教训，事实上，这些糟糕的经历可能是最重要的。又结合该空前的“If someone hurts you，forgive them”可知，G项“因为他们帮助你学会了信任和谨慎的重要性”符合语境。5D解析：根据该句中的“for you may never be able to experience it again”可知，D项“珍惜每一天，珍惜每一刻”符合语境。语言知识与写作规范练 完形填空(2019重庆高三调研)After studying Mandarin(普通话) at a university in London, I decided to further develop my language skills in BeijingMy choice of 1 was Hutong School Beijing.Hutong School Beijing not only 2 language classes but also helps with accommodation, visas, and anything you could 3 need help withThey also organize 4 events, which is nice when youre living somewhere you dont actually 5 anyone.After a 10hour flight, I 6 early in the morningI 7 up my suitcase, made my way to the exit and met the Hutong School Beijing representativeHe took me to my 8 ， which was located in Dongzhimen, a really nice and 9 location, only 2 stops to Tiananmen SquareHowever, the apartment was not quite as “nice” as 10 on the websiteAnd I just had two 11 ：a German guy who would be there for four months learning 12 ， and a Spanish guy who works for Hutong School Beijing.After 13 in, the representative took me to 14 with the local police, which you need to do as a “resident”Then, he took me to Hutong School Beijing to 15 a level assessment, arrange my 16 and take me to meet my teachers.The school is, well, 17 of what one would expect or is implied by the 18 not actually located in the hutongs, but located on the 15th floor of a skyscraperObviously it was less charming but it did 19 for great views.There, I had a 2hour private class every day and my teachers were just lovelyBeing in China and constantly being completely 20 in Chinese improved my Mandarin so much.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了作者在伦敦学习普通话之后，初次来到北京的胡同学校学习汉语的经历和感想。1AagencyBofficeCinstituteDclassC解析：根据上文中的“After studying Mandarin(普通话).in Beijing”可知，作者在伦敦的大学学习普通话之后决定到北京进一步学习，因此可以推断出作者要选择一个教育机构(institute)。空后的“Hutong School Beijing”也提示了作者选择了一个教育机构。故选C项。2AservesBdesignsCoperatesDoffersD解析：胡同学校不仅提供(offers)语言课程，而且帮助寻找住处、办理签证，以及帮助任何你可能(possibly)需要帮助的(地方)。由上文可知，胡同学校是作者学习语言的学校，故应提供语言课程。3ApossiblyBfrequentlyCnaturallyDhardlyA解析：参见上题解析。possibly“可能地”；frequently“频繁地，经常”；naturally“自然地，顺理成章地”；hardly“几乎不”。故选A项。4AculturalBacademic CsocialDfinancialC解析：他们也组织社会活动，当你生活在一个你确实不认识(know)任何人的地方，这是好的。social event意为“社会活动”。cultural“文化的”；academic“学术的”；social“社会的”；financial“财政的”。故选C项。5AmeetBknow ClikeDrecognizeB解析：参见上题解析。6AstoppedBarrivedCrestedDwaitedB解析：10个小时的飞行后，作者一早到达了。stop“停止”；arrive“到达”；rest“休息”；wait“等待”。故选B项。7AputBcaught CliftedDpickedD解析：作者拿起了手提箱，走到出口，见到了胡同学校的代表。pick up意为“拿起，捡起”