高考英语大二轮复习专题强化练十四

高考英语大二轮复习专题强化练十四

专题强化练十四　组合练(一)‎ Ⅰ.阅读理解 A The wedding tradition of“something old，something new，something borrowed and something blue”has been around for hundreds of years.The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple.Have you ever stopped to think what the saying really means? What is its origin and what does each item represent?‎ The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states，“something old，something new，something borrowed，something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”‎ Something old　A bride may wear or carry something old to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life.Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item.Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother.In many cases，something old may also be something borrowed.‎ Something new　Wearing something new is supposed to represent success and hope in the bride's new life and in her marriage.If the bride purchases her wedding dress，it may represent her new item，but any item that is new may be used.Something“new”is usually the easiest kind to fill.‎ Something borrowed　The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married.It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage.Some brides borrow an item of clothing，a piece of jewelry，‎ a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(饰以珠子的) purse.‎ Something blue　Wearing something blue dates back to ancient times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity，fidelity and love.‎ A silver sixpence　Placing a silver sixpence in the bride's left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth.This not only refers to financial wealth，but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life.Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is，this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times.However，if a bride would like to include it in her wedding，she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters(袜带) and invitations.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇总分结构的说明文，介绍了西方一种传统的婚礼习俗的起源和含义。‎ ‎1．Why does the first paragraph end with two questions?‎ A．To invite readers to answer them at once.‎ B．To show the importance of this tradition.‎ C．To have readers' interest and attention.‎ D．To test readers' knowledge about wedding.‎ 解析：推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，这两个问句承上启下，引起读者的阅读兴趣和注意力。‎ 答案：C ‎2．Which of the following statements is TRUE?‎ A．Something old might also be something borrowed actually.‎ B．The part of the tradition“a silver sixpence”is never used now.‎ C．The borrowed item can be something borrowed from any ‎ friend.‎ D. Something new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill.‎ 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In many cases，something old may also be something borrowed”可知，一些老的物件也可以是借来的。‎ 答案：A ‎【干扰项分析】　根据最后一段中的“this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times”可知，B选项错误；根据第五段中的“The borrowed item should be something borrowed from a friend that is happily married”可知，C项错在“any friend”；D项与文中的“Something‘new’is usually the easiest kind to fill”不符，故排除。‎ ‎3．What can we infer from the passage?‎ A．No brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence.‎ B．Every item represents something good for the new couple.‎ C．The bride will be more beautiful with all these five items.‎ D．Of the five items，something blue is the most important one.‎ 解析：推理判断题。通读全文可推测出，这几样新婚佩戴的物件都会给新婚夫妇带来好处。‎ 答案：B ‎【干扰项分析】　根据最后一段中的“Since most brides probably don't even know what a sixpence is”可知，现在大部分新娘都不知道六便士硬币是什么，故A选项“现在，新娘都熟悉六便士硬币”错误；C选项错误，文中只说这些物件会给新婚夫妇带来好处，并未涉及新娘佩戴这些物件后是否漂亮的问题；这五种物件哪个更重要文中未提及，因此D项错误。‎ ‎4．Which word can replace the underlined word“fidelity”in the sixth paragraph?‎ A．Success.　　　　 B．Wealth.‎ C．Loyalty. D．Opportunity.‎ 解析：词义猜测题。根据语境并结合画线词前的purity和其后的love可推知，“fidelity”此处意思为“忠诚”，即“loyalty”。‎ 答案：C B With more large solar farms being developed in the sunny southwestern United States，researchers and conservationists alike are beginning to notice surprising environmental effects.While solar energy is known for its positive environmental impacts，officials at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory have come to recognize one of its significant downsides: Some species of birds that live close to large solar panels(太阳能电池板) are dying off，including endangered birds.‎ A recent federal investigation discovered 233 birds that had been killed as a direct result of solar panels.Researchers believe that some of the affected birds have mistaken the large，reflective areas of the solar panels for bodies of water.This is a phenomenon referred to by scientists as“lake effect”．The birds are drawn to what they assume to be water.They aim for the area and slam into the panels with great force.It is thought that the insects that birds eat fall victim to“lake effect”as well，leading the birds into the panels.‎ Researchers figure that between 1，000 and 28，000 birds are killed as a result of people's harvesting solar energy.The number of birds affected by wind farming is much greater，ranging from 140，‎ ‎000 to 328，000.Coal－fired electricity has the largest negative effect on birds，killing nearly 8 million a year.These numbers make solar farms seem like the best option.However，conservationists are quick to point out that areas where solar farms are expected to boom between 2019 and 2020 are home to some of the rarest birds in the United States.This could put specific bird species at risk of extinction.‎ There exists a state order in California that 20 percent of all electricity of all energy sold should be renewable by the year 2019.This has been one driving force behind the rapid development of huge solar farms.The industry, which is expected to boom as a result of this change to renewable energy，is facing newly filed lawsuits(起诉)by conservationist groups.These lawsuits could slow down the approval process for the planned solar development across the Southwest.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇科普说明文。虽然大部分人认为太阳能绿色环保，但是大量使用太阳能电池板导致了若干种鸟类(包括濒危鸟类)死亡。环保主义者团体的努力将减缓太阳能的发展速度。‎ ‎5．What can we infer from Paragraph 1?‎ A．Solar farms require a long development period.‎ B．Most people would be shocked by the size of solar farms.‎ C．Solar energy equipment looks strange to most people.‎ D．Most people think that solar energy is very beneficial.‎ 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第一句中的“With more large solar farms being developed”可知，更多的太阳能转化场正在被修建；根据第一段第二句中的“solar energy is known for its positive environmental impacts”‎ 可知，太阳能以其对环境有积极的影响而闻名；据此可以判断，大部分人认为太阳能是有益的，故D项正确。‎ 答案：D ‎6．The underlined word“slam”in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________．‎ A．dash B．break C．move D．slide 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第四句“The birds are drawn to what they assume to be water”和画线词所在句“They aim for the area and slam into the panels with great force”可知，鸟儿把太阳能电池板错当成水域，因此会猛撞在太阳能电池板上；据此可以判断，画线词意为“猛撞”，故A项正确。‎ 答案：A ‎【干扰项分析】　B项意为“打破”，C项意为“移动”，D项意为“滑落”，都与语境不符。‎ ‎7．Which of the following best reflects the author's viewpoint?‎ A．Using solar farms is the most practical way to create energy.‎ B．More birds are endangered by solar farms than wind farming.‎ C．Solar farms may not be as friendly to the environment as expected.‎ D．Ways should be found to reduce“lake effect”caused by solar farms.‎ 解析：观点态度题。通读全文可知，本文主要告诉读者：虽然大部分人认为太阳能绿色环保，但是大量使用太阳能电池板导致了若干种鸟类(包括濒危鸟类)死亡。据此可以判断，作者的观点是太阳能转化场可能并不如人们所预料的那样环保，故C项正确。‎ 答案：C ‎【难句分析】　While solar energy is known for its positive environmental impacts，officials at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory have come to recognize one of its significant downsides：Some species of birds that live close to large solar panels (太阳能电池板)are dying off，including endangered birds.‎ 分析：该句为主从复合句。该句中While solar energy is known for its positive environmental impacts为While引导的让步状语从句；that live close to large solar panels为that引导的定语从句，修饰先行词Some species of birds。‎ 译文：尽管太阳能以其对环境有积极的影响而闻名，但(美国)国家鱼类及野生动物法医实验室的官员们已经认识到它的重大缺陷之一：若干种生活在靠近大型太阳能电池板的鸟儿正相继死去，包括濒危的鸟类。‎ Ⅱ.七选五 While it's wonderful to share a special trip and new experience with friends or family，there's an attractive case for travelling alone from time to time.Solo travel can work for anyone，and here are good reasons why you should try it.‎ You needn't discuss with others It can be challenging to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life.__1__．Usually，these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance.However，if you can't find a travel partner on short notice，it may be the perfect time to pack your bags and go anyway.‎ You're your own great company If you rarely spend significant time alone，you may be surprised ‎ at how enjoyable it can be.__2__．Depending on the destination，a solo trip can be a powerful and life－changing experience.Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an inviting morning hike alone.__3__．‎ Meet new people If you are a born open person，travelling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends.Often，people who are alone appear more approachable to others.__4__．You could even join a group of like－minded people for yoga on the beach. The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind，especially in a foreign land.‎ ‎__5__‎ For some reason，service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you're travelling alone.People tend to admire those who travel by themselves.‎ A．Enjoy great service.‎ B．Do everything you want.‎ C．Just accompany yourself.‎ D．If things don't go well，the entire trip can be terrible.‎ E．You could be chatting with some interesting folks at a sidewalk cafe.‎ F．You can enjoy such a hike without making conversation with anyone.‎ G．And it's even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group.‎ 答案：1.G　2.C　3.F　4.E　5.A 与当今“教师”一称最接近的“老师”概念，最早也要追溯至宋元时期。金代元好问《示侄孙伯安》诗云：“伯安入小学，颖悟非凡貌，属句有夙性，说字惊老师。”于是看，宋元时期小学教师被称为“老师”有案可稽。清代称主考官也为“老师”，而一般学堂里的先生则称为“教师”或“教习”。可见，“教师”一说是比较晚的事了。如今体会，“教师”的含义比之“老师”一说，具有资历和学识程度上较低一些的差别。辛亥革命后，教师与其他官员一样依法令任命，故又称“教师”为“教员”。Ⅲ.语法填空 Have you ever been to London? Which famous sites did you visit? Or，if you haven't been to，which ones would you check out if you 1.________(get)the chance?‎ Some world famous 2.________(culture) sites may already be on your list，Buckingham Palace，Big Ben and the London Tower.However，a tour of London would be incomplete 3.________checking out the London art scene.As guidebook London's Secrets: Museums & Galleries puts it，London's art is a lot like 4.________city itself—“diverse，vast，and in a constant state of flux.”“From old masters to street art and everything in between，London has it all.”‎ In fact，according to The Telegraph，museums and galleries were the most 5.________(visit) attractions in Britain last year.The British Museum，6.________celebrated its 265th anniversary this year，had the most visitors，at 6，701，036.‎ According to The Art Newspaper，the British Museum's increased 7.________(popular) is down to its exhibitions，particularly its Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum show.‎ There are more than 7 million artifacts in the British Museum.Not all of 8.________are on display，but much of the collection constantly rotates，so you'll see something new with each visit.So，9.________you're an art lover or just looking for a fun time，you're sure 10.________(find) inspiration in London.‎ 答案：1.got/were to get　2.cultural　3.without　4.the　5.visited　6.which　7.popularity　8.them　9.whether　10.to find Ⅳ.书面表达 假定你是李华，你校学生会暑期将组织“丝绸之路”沿线国家考察活动，留学生也可参加。请你用英语给对此次活动感兴趣的留学生Jenkins写封电子邮件，告之相关内容：‎ ‎1．活动安排(参观、交流等)；‎ ‎2．报名条件(年龄、身体状况等)；‎ ‎3．报名方式。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 答案：‎ Dear Jenkins，‎ I'm delighted to tell you about a school activity for the coming summer holidays, named Travel along the Silk Road. The details are as follows.‎ To find out the connections between China and the countries along the Silk Road, the 15－day tour will include two parts. We'll visit the cultural relics and the museums with rich collections. Besides，we will call on some local residents at their homes. For safety purpose, all the participants should be at least 18, and at the same time they should be strong enough for the changeable weather and the long journey.‎ ‎“教书先生”恐怕是市井百姓最为熟悉的一种称呼，从最初的门馆、私塾到晚清的学堂，“教书先生”那一行当怎么说也算是让国人景仰甚或敬畏的一种社会职业。只是更早的“先生”概念并非源于教书，最初出现的“先生”一词也并非有传授知识那般的含义。《孟子》中的“先生何为出此言也？”；《论语》中的“有酒食，先生馔”；《国策》中的“先生坐，何至于此？”等等，均指“先生”为父兄或有学问、有德行的长辈。其实《国策》中本身就有“先生长者，有德之称”的说法。可见“先生”之原意非真正的“教师”之意，倒是与当今“先生”的称呼更接近。看来，“先生”之本源含义在于礼貌和尊称，并非具学问者的专称。称“老师”为“先生”的记载，首见于《礼记?曲礼》，有“从于先生，不越礼而与人言”，其中之“先生”意为“年长、资深之传授知识者”，与教师、老师之意基本一致。If you want to enter it, you can contact the Student Union either by e－mail or telephone. Best wishes!‎ 我国古代的读书人,从上学之日起,就日诵不辍,一般在几年内就能识记几千个汉字,熟记几百篇文章,写出的诗文也是字斟句酌,琅琅上口,成为满腹经纶的文人。为什么在现代化教学的今天,我们念了十几年书的高中毕业生甚至大学生,竟提起作文就头疼,写不出像样的文章呢?吕叔湘先生早在1978年就尖锐地提出:“中小学语文教学效果差,中学语文毕业生语文水平低,……十几年上课总时数是9160课时,语文是2749课时,恰好是30%,十年的时间,二千七百多课时,用来学本国语文,却是大多数不过关,岂非咄咄怪事!”寻根究底,其主要原因就是腹中无物。特别是写议论文,初中水平以上的学生都知道议论文的“三要素”是论点、论据、论证,也通晓议论文的基本结构:提出问题――分析问题――解决问题,但真正动起笔来就犯难了。知道“是这样”,就是讲不出“为什么”。根本原因还是无“米”下“锅”。于是便翻开作文集锦之类的书大段抄起来,抄人家的名言警句,抄人家的事例,不参考作文书就很难写出像样的文章。所以,词汇贫乏、内容空洞、千篇一律便成了中学生作文的通病。要解决这个问题,不能单在布局谋篇等写作技方面下功夫,必须认识到“死记硬背”的重要性,让学生积累足够的“米”。Yours，‎ 家庭是幼儿语言活动的重要环境，为了与家长配合做好幼儿阅读训练工作，孩子一入园就召开家长会，给家长提出早期抓好幼儿阅读的要求。我把幼儿在园里的阅读活动及阅读情况及时传递给家长，要求孩子回家向家长朗诵儿歌，表演故事。我和家长共同配合，一道训练，幼儿的阅读能力提高很快。Li Hua