2023人教版新教材英语高考第一轮章节总复习-必修第一册　UNIT 2　阅读题组-练速度

1、2023人教版新教材英语高考第一轮章节总复习高考题型组合规范练2必修第一册UNIT 2阅读题组练速度(35 mins)I .阅读AOn a rainy afternoon,maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely,allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patri

2、cio PronIn April 1945,Italy,a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place.Thirty years later,a young man interviewed survivors from the conference,trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences.This novel,by a well-known Argentine writer,explores art,

3、crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air,by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six,Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断)with stage IV lung cancer.One day he was a doctor treating the dying,and the next he was a patient.This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer

4、the question What makes a life worth living?”.To Kill a Mockingbird,by Harper LeeSet in a small Alabama town in the 1930s,the story focuses on an honest,highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson,a black man accused of committing a

5、crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me:A True (as Told to Me) Storyy Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety.In this book,Bobby is speaking to Bess once more,in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave wom

6、en.They include Bobby s mother,who traveled alone from Belarus to America to survive,and Bess s mother,who always fought against convention.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books. D.History books.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Br

7、eath Becomes AirC.Don / t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsNobody Will Tell You This But Me:A True (as Told to Me) Story.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess s mother.D.Bobby s mother.BHow does a brilliant teacher get that way?The question o

8、f how they developed has as many answers as there are inspired instructors.One example is an original and charming woman who has become one of the best ever at taking disadvantaged students to a new level.Jackson was born in Altoona.Her father was a construction worker.When she was in the eighth gra

9、de,her father died.Her principal,Mrs.Brown,said not to worry about schoolwork for a while.That upset her.Her father would not have wanted her to do anything but her best.He always said/Don t let your first failure be the reason for your next.”Jackson was an accomplished shooting guard in basketball

10、and a star sprinter on the track team,running the quarter-mile in 57 seconds.She thought she might become a sports broadcaster.She gave no thought to teaching until a friend took her to an introduction to a program,which placed novice instructors in schools full of low-income children.Jackson liked

11、the idea of giving back,as well as the chance to have some of her student loans forgiven.She is a big sports person,and that is how she connects with lots of kids.She couldn t motivate children until she knew what was bothering or pleasing them. Students learn from people who love them J she said.CT

12、hey will be motivated and inspired to learn if they know deep down that you care about them. In class she gave basketball tickets to students who were doing their work.At weekly drawings they could win sticky notes,pencils or other small prizes.She helped create after-school clubs.A tall student sai

13、d to her,T m a baller.I heard you play ball.There was a basketball league in Paterson,but the school didn t have a team.Jackson started one with support from local business executives.The student,Essence Carson,went to Rutgers University,was a first-round draft（运发动选拔制J） selection for the WNBA s New

14、York Liberty and now plays for the Connecticut Sun.Why did Mrs.Brown? s words upset Jackson?A.Her father just passed away.B.She was taught to do her best.C.Her first failure led to another one.D.She was concerned about her grades.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A.The way Jackson became a teache

15、r.B.The dream job Jackson desired.C.The student loans Jackson owed.D.The athletics Jackson did well in.Why did Jackson give small prizes to her students in class?A.To connect with them.B.To please or bother them.C.To encourage them to learn.D.To show her love to them.What can we infer from the last

16、paragraph? A.Jackson founded a school team in Paterson alone.Jackson played in the basketball league in Paterson.C.Jackson selected Essence to play for WNBA s New York Liberty. D.Jackson should take some credit for Essence s professional career.CThe rise of the machines was always going to come at a

17、 cost,as each wave of technology destroys what has been put in place.The fast pace of technological development in the areas of artificial intelligence （AI） and robots is causing massive changes in the finance industry.The effect is already being felt on Wall Street,where there have been far-reachin

18、g and significant changes.Many investment banks and big institutions （机构）,in order to cut costs and meanwhile increase the amount of work,use AI to take on financial tasks usually done by humans,such as wealth management,operations,risk management and trading,where robots carry out 50% to 60% market

19、 trades,according to CNN.The preference for technology over human traders results from the inability of the vast majority of traders to act consistently reasonably when they re trading.Often,people fail to control themselves,allowing emotions to get in the way of their thoughts and actions.Machines

20、don t suffer from these psychological issues when a major trading decision is being made.This is because they remove emotions from short-term trading activity,allowing for a more objective approach to trading.Artificial intelligence and robotics are fast advancing in the investment sector,where thei

21、r unbelievable abilities to learn and think will eventually make them the most advanced and complex investment systems capable of helping corporations to make more effective choices.Activities such as calculations based on structured data and other repetitive support tasks are well-suited for robots

22、.While AI is probably the most powerful technology today,its ability to perform complex tasks is limited.Trading machines can only learn historical data and trade patterns.However,stock market behavior changes all the time and computers can be less skilled in the face of unexpected market performanc

23、e.Humans can easily adjust themselves to these changes.Getting the robots to do the same,however,will require changing their algorithms （算法）,which can be too expensive and timeconsuming.For this reason,humans will always be a step ahead and remain useful.Why do many institutions use AI to replace hu

24、man employees?A.To show a preference for new technology.B.To promote working productivity. C.To expand the application of ALD.To increase the safety of work.What advantage do machines have over humans?A.They are hardly disturbed by moods.B.They can make subjective decisions.C.They are far more loyal

25、 to their jobs.D.They can perform complex tasks.Which of the following can best describe the underlined word structured“ in Paragraph 4?A.Advanced in a pattern.B.Repeated in a task.C.Complicated in data.D.Fixed in a system.What will happen in the future according to the last paragraph?A.There will b

26、e an obvious rise in skilled workers.B.AI can create all-around profits at a little cost.C.Humans still have a place in the job market. D.Robots shall replace man at high speed.DThink of the last time you disagreed with another person.Maybe you argued with a sibling （兄弟;姊 妹）over what to watch on TV.

27、Or perhaps you tried to convince grown-ups that ice cream makes a better dinner than vegetables.How did your disagreement end?Were you able to see the issue from the other person s viewpoint?In many situations,disagreements are unavoidable.They re part of life.After all,everyone has different opinio

28、ns.We all have past experiences that shape how we see the world.Still,not all disagreements are bad.In fact,many people look at them as opportunities to leam.They do so by trying to understand where both sides are coming from.How can you understand both sides of an issue?Often,it? s best to start by

29、 asking questions.Questions help us learn about the world around us.The right questions can also help us learn about other people.In a disagreement,asking for more information can help you learn about a person s viewpoint.lt can also lead you to gather more facts.This can paint a better picture of t

30、he entire issue.When seeking to understand both sides of an issue,it s important to know the difference between facts and opinions.Remember,facts are based on true information.Opinions can change from person to person.Paying attention to facts can stop biases （偏见）from taking over in a disagreement.T

31、his can help everyone involved see both sides of the issue.Maybe you re wondering why it s important to understand both sides of an issue,anyway.After all,don t most people just want to prove that their side is right?Often,that， s true.However,understanding the whole issue can lead to both sides wor

32、king together.Disagreements may be uncomfortable at first.However,when both sides truly try to understand each other,they often find they have more in common than they thought.The next time you disagree with other people,try asking them questions about their viewpoints.You never know what you might

33、learn.What does the underlined word “so refer to in Paragraph 2?A.Ignoring chances to learn.B.Knowing more about themselves.C.Shaping a right way to see the world.D.Making the disagreements a chance to learn.According to the passage,how can we solve a disagreement?A.By changing the other? s opinion.

34、B.By making both sides comfortable.C.By trying to stand in the other? s shoes.D.By telling facts and opinions apart.How does the author support his view?A.By reasoning.B.By making comparison.C.By debating.D.By giving examples.What s the author s attitude to people s arguments?A.Indifferent.B.Pessimi

35、stic.C.Positive.D.Skeptical.n.七选五Many hear endlessly how good exercise is for our health,but you might be surprised to know just how good. 1It helps you breathe better.Frequent exercise improves the volume of oxygen you can use in your body.This is what makes you fit and the benefits aren t limited

36、to sport. 2 Attending some professional courses can build core strength and improve shape,and so strengthen breathing muscles.Physical activity enhances your mental health.Doing something active releases “happy” brain chemicals that make you more positive.The more you do it,the better you 11 feel.Bu

37、t you do need to work up a bit of a sweat.If you ve had a bad day,treat yourself to a little bit of exercise. 34The way your guts （内脏）feel often impacts on your mental and physical health.Walking,running and yoga strengthen abdominal （腹部的）muscles,increase the heart rate and encourage your muscles to

38、 move digestive waste through your body more efficiently and digest food more quickly.Keeping active keeps you young.There may not be an elixir （灵丹妙药）of youth just yet,but keeping fit comes close.Just 15 minutes of exercise a day for eight years can increase your lifespan by three years.The more you

39、 do,the longer you could live. 5 It can be low-intensity exerciseswimmings long walk on a running machine at the gym,or a low-intensity workout via special APPs.A.It aids your digestion.B.It gives you a better appetite.C.Increased muscle strength helps too.D.Here are the benefits you can get from ex

40、ercise.E.This is because physical activity delays cell ageing.F.People think this will catch our attention and inspire our action.G.Power walking or rope skipping is a brilliant stress reliever.必修第一册UNIT 2阅读题组练速度I.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。作者主要介绍了四本可以在休闲时间阅读的英文 书。.C 推理判断题。根据第一本书简介In April 1945,Italy,a writer d

41、isappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place.Thirty years later,a young man interviewed survivors from the conference,trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences.This novel,by a well-known Argentine writer,explores art,crime and politics.” 可知，这本书讲述了一桩陈年命案的调

42、查故事，是侦探小说。.B 推理判断题。根据 When Breath Becomes Azr,by Paul Kalanithi 局部中的“This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question What makes a life worth living? 可知,Breath Becomes Air 是一本探讨 生命和死亡话题的自传小说。.A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Bess Kalb saved every voicemail fr

43、om hergrandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninetyJn this book,Bobby is speaking to Bess once more,in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women.”可知，最后一本小说的主角是Bobby Bello【语篇导读】本文是记叙文，描述了优秀运发动杰克逊的成长经历,讲述了她是怎样投身 体育教育事业的，以及她对贫穷儿童的体育教育所做的贡献。.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Her

44、 principalbut her best”可知，她自小受到的教育就是做事尽全力，所以校长让她暂时不要担忧功课让她不高兴。.A 段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知Jackson是技艺高超的得分后卫和短程赛明星 选手，她原来认为她可能会成为一个体育运动广播员，直到一个朋友带她去参加了 一个项 目的介绍时，她才想到了教学。故本段主要讲述她是如何成为教师的。.C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“They will be motivated.you care about them.”可推 知，她给学生小奖品是为了鼓励学生学习。.D 推理判断题。根据第四、五段可知，体育明星杰克逊投身到体育教育事业并为体 育教

45、育事业做了很多贡献。文章在最后提到一个学生Essence上了名校,曾被美国女子 篮球联盟的纽约自由人球队在第一轮运发动选拔制中选中,现在为太阳队效力。由此可 推知,杰克逊应该因Essence的职业生涯而获得一些赞扬。破角早长难句She gave no thought to teaching until a friend took her to an introduction to a program,which placed novice instructors in schools full of low-income children.【分析】这是一个复合句。句中until引导时间状语从句;which引导非限制性定语从 句;full of low-income children是形容词短语作后置定语修饰schoolso【译文】她从未想过要教学,直到一个朋友带她去参加一个工程的介绍，该工程把新手教 师安置在满是低收入家庭的孩子的学校里。【语篇导读】本文是说明文。机器在执行金融任务时更客观，人工智能和机器人科学能