2023年统考版高考英语总复习考点限时提分练(十七)必修四 Unit 2 Working the land

1、限时提分练（十七）必修 Unit 2 Working the land限时40分钟I .阅读理解A2022广西名校高三联考Ian McKenna was in third grade when he learned that many kids at his Austin school weren*t getting enough to eat at home. He wanted to help, but local volunteer organizations turned him away, saying he was too young. So he decided to find

2、his own solution. For years, he had been gardening with his mother, and they often distributed their extra vegetables to the neighbors. Why not give the produce to a soup kitchen? Then I thought, Im good at gardening, “ says McKenna, now 16. “Why not plant a garden at school, so that kids in need co

3、uld take food home? ”McKenna persuaded his school to set aside space for a garden, then he asked the community for donations of seeds and equipment. Other students donated their time. Within months, McKennas garden was producing lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers and squash for students and their familie

4、s. Now, seven years later, McKennas Giving Garden Project has expanded to five area schools in addition to his own backyard garden, and he has provided organic produce, enough for 25, 000 meals, to Austin families.For most of his gardening activities, McKenna wears the same T-shirt in different colo

5、rs, with his personal motto on it: BE A GOOD HUMAN. To him, that means helping in any way you can, no matter what your age. uEven a smile might change someones life, “ he says. It lets them know that they are important. It can make their day.”When COVID-19 hit the U. S.，McKenna redoubled his efforts

6、, cooking up to 100 meals to distribute to the hungry on the weekends. When social distance meant that volunteers couldnt work on community garden plots, he started offering online classes and a gardening hotline so families could grow at home. While gardening is his core focus, McKenna says he is a

7、lways looking for new ways to help the hungry.What caused Ians decision to help the kids in his own way?Being rejected by volunteer groups.Being good at gardening.A soup kitchens support.His mothers suggestions.Which of the following can best explain Ians personal motto?A. Where there*s a will, ther

8、e*s a way.B A small gesture makes a difference.C. One good turn deserves another.D. Love can break all the barriers.What does the underlined word “redoubled“ in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Changed.B. Increased.C. Gathered.D. Gained.What is the best title of the passage?A. Ian McKenna, Growing a Food Bank B

9、Ian Mckenna, an Experienced Gardener C. Giving Garden Project, an Impossible Mission D. Giving Garden Project, a Universal Solution2022河南省高三六校联考An unconventional method for growing rice has been found to increase yields （产量）by 20 to 50 percent. Reports from China, India, Southeast Asia and Africa su

10、ggest that average yield increases of 20 to 50 percent are regularly being achieved by farmers adopting the “system of rice intensification” （SRI）, which needs one-tenth as many seeds and aims to stimulate the root system of plants rather than trying to increase yields in the conventional way by usi

11、ng improved seeds and fertilizers.The idea of using less to gain more is seen as an important innovation for adapting farming to climate change and a way to increase yields at a time when human populations are growing fast but traditional plant breeding and genetically modified techniques have faile

12、d to increase yields more than a few percentage points, says Norman Uphoff, professor of International Agriculture at Cornell University.The new way to grow rice needs only half as much water, and proves most popular in water-stressed countries, says Tavseef Mairaj Shah, a Ph. D. researcher. Rice gr

13、owing in Kashmir largely depends on irrigation systems that draw water from the river Jhelum. But climate change is leading to drier winters, untimely rains, and warmer summers.“SRI is a great technique, not just from the water-saving perspective but because it offers better yields and soil conditio

14、ns. Different studies, both at the experimental level and farmer-participative level, have shown that SRI improves yields with less water, “ Shah adds.Some academics, the global seed industry and the international community once rejected reports of fantastic” yields, accusing farmers of falsifying （

15、篡改）records and researchers of carelessness and “non-science” . But more than 600 articles, checked by SRI International Network and Resources Center at Cornell University, have shown benefits.Uphoff says, uAttitudes are changing. The original hostility （敌意）has gone. However, the early opposition has

16、 resulted in comparatively little scientific research being conducted into SRI and a slow understanding by funders.How does SRI increase the yields of rice?A. By sowing more seeds.B By using improved seeds.By improving its root system.By adopting special fertilizers.Compared with the conventional me

17、thod for growing rice, SRIneeds less waterincreases labor costsrequires better soil conditionsdepends on genetically modified techniquesWhat was the global seed industrys initial attitude toward reports on SRI?A. Curious. B. Skeptical.C. Approving. D. Uninterested.What is the passage mainly about?Ho

18、w to increase yields.Peoples attitudes towards SRI.An innovative means of growing rice.The disadvantages of conventional plant breeding.n.七选五2022湖南省名校高三联考When you garden, you get sunshine, fresh air and exercise.1. If you do not have enough space, time or money for a large garden, you can try little

19、 container gardens.Pick the right plants. In your containers, you can control the soil and the amount of water, but not the sunlight. So, find out which plants can grow in the light conditions you have. 2. For example, potatoes and carrots are not suitable for container gardening since they need dee

20、p soil to grow well.3 . This saves room and some plants may grow better when paired with another plant. However, not all plants grow well together. Some plants have very different water and soil needs. Also, do not grow plants in the same pot if they compete for the same nutrients.Protect the plants

21、 from wind. Wind can damage parts of the plants. It can also dry them out. Choose a location for your garden that has shelter from a building or make your own wind protection. 4.Water your plants regularly and put the water directly on the soil. It is best to water early in the morning. If you cant

22、water the plants in the morning, water them in the late afternoon or early evening. 5. The water may dry up too fast and water droplets on leaves can burn them.Get the right type of soilB Avoid plants that need deep soilGrow different plants in the same potWorking with soil and plants can be funnyTr

23、y not to water the plants during the hottest part of the dayF.Grouping plants together can protect your plants from wind, tooG. Gardening can also produce healthy fruits and vegetables for your familyin.语法填空2022安徽省名校联盟高三检测A fan can drive summer heat away and help bring a cool breeze (微风). Since anci

24、ent 1.(time), the Chinese fan has been carrying artistic and unique 2.(nation) style, and China has always been regarded 3.the kingdom of fans99.The fan first 4.(appear) in China about 3,000 years ago, in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. However, the fan in the early period was used as the symbol of et

25、iquette (礼仪)，5.it was called “the fan of honor”.After the Qin and Han dynasties, the main shapes of fans were square, round and hexagon (六边形).The material 6.(use) to make fans was mainly silk. Because the silk fans were often used in the royal court, people called them court fans”. The person 7.held

26、 the silk fan always appeared gentle.During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the common fans were round fans, feather fans, and some paper fans. The folding fan 8.(gradual) became popular after the Song dynasty. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the folding fan was popular in Zhejiang, Suzhou and Sichuan.

27、Then the 9.(popular) of writing poems and drawing pictures on the cover of a fan was rising. Afterwards this skill 10.(introduce) to Europe and became popular all over the world.限时提分练（十七）I .阅读理解A语篇类型：记叙文 主题语境:：人与社会志愿服务种植农产品帮助饥饿的孩子【语篇解读】 本文主要讲述Ian McKenna看到学校里有很多孩子没有足够的东西吃，就在学校种植 了一个菜园来帮助他们的故事。.答案与解析

28、：A 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第一段中的“He wanted tohis own solution”可知， 当地的志愿者组织以他太年轻为由拒绝了他，所以他决定找到自己的解决方法。应选A项。.答案与解析：B考查推断的能力。根据第三段中的叮。himhe says”可知，对他来说，那意味着你 要尽你所能帮助，不管你多大年纪，他认为，一个微笑都可能改变一个人的生活。故B项“一个小的举动 也能有大的影响”最能解释Ian的座右铭。.答案与解析：B考查理解词汇的能力。根据第二段他为孩子们种植农产品的努力可推知，此段主 要讲了新冠肺炎疫情爆发时，他“加倍”努力。故B项正确。.答案与解析：A 考查理解文章主

29、旨要义的能力。综合全文内容，尤其是第一段中的“ Why notplant a garden at school, so that kids in need could take food home?可知,本文主要讲述 Ian McKenna 种植农产 品来帮助很多没有食物吃的孩子的故事。应选A项。B语篇类型：说明文 主题语境：人与社会科技创新一种非传统的水稻种植方法【语篇解读】采用“水稻集约化系统”（SRI）的农民能实现水稻平均增产20%至50%。与传统方式相 比，这种系统只需要十分之一的种子和一半的水量。一些学者、全球种子行业和国际社会曾经怀疑产量数 据的真实性；但也有文章证实该系统可带来好

30、处。.答案与解析：C 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第一段尾句中的“stimulate the root system of plants” 可知，这种非传统的种植方法是通过刺激植物的根系提高产量的，故C项正确。.答案与解析：A 考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第三段第一句中的“only half as much water.in water-stressed countries可知，新方法只需要传统水稻种植一半的水量，故A项正确。.答案与解析:B 考查理解观点、态度的能力。根据第五段第一句中的“the global seed.rejected reports. carelessness and n

31、on-science ”可知，全球种子行业曾经拒绝接受关于“惊人”产量的报告，谴责农民篡 改记录，谴责研究人员粗心大意和“不科学”。据此可以判断，全球种子行业最初对这种种植方法持怀疑 态度，故B项正确。.答案与解析：C 考查理解文章主旨要义的能力。通读全文可知，文章第一句An unconventional method.by 20 to 50 percent”为全文的主旨句；结合下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了 一种非传统的水稻种植 方法，故C项正确。II .七选五语篇类型：说明文 主题语境：人与社会园艺种植蔬菜和水果【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了用小容器种植蔬菜和水果的方法以及一些考前须知。.答案与

32、解析：G考查上下文衔接。空前讲到了 “当做园艺工作时，你会得到阳光、新鲜的空气和 锻炼”，所以此空讲到的应是园艺的其他好处。故G项“做园艺还可以为你的家人提供健康的水果和蔬菜” 符合语境。.答案与解析：B考查上下文衔接。根据下文的举例“土豆和胡萝卜不适合在容器里种植，因为它 们需要深厚的土壤才能长好”可知，B项“防止需要深厚土壤的植物”符合语境。.答案与解析：C考查段落主旨句。根据空后一句讲到的“这可以节省空间，而且一些植物和其他 植物成对时可以长得更好”可知，C项“在同一个容器里种不同的植物”适合作本段的主旨句。.答案与解析：F考查总结句。本段的主旨句为“保护植物免受风吹”，空前一句讲到了 “为你的 花园选择一个有庇护所的地方