新课标人教版 2018届高三英语二轮复习跟踪强化训练14

新课标人教版 2018届高三英语二轮复习跟踪强化训练14

跟踪强化训练(十四)‎ A ‎(2017·安徽合肥高三质检)I don't think I can recall a time when I wasn't aware of the beauty of the ocean.Growing up in Australia，I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side.The first time I went to Halfmoon Bay, I_suddenly_had_the_feeling_of_not_being_able_to_feel_the_ground_with_my_feet_anymore.‎ For my 10th birthday，my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef.There were fish in different colors，caves and layers of coral.They made such an impression on me.When I learned that only 1 per cent of Australia's Coral Sea was protected，I was shocked.Australian marine (海洋的) life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth.But sadly，only 45% of the world's reefs are considered healthy.‎ This statistic is depressing，so it's important for us to do everything to protect them.The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action.I've become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea ‎ activity，which aims to create the largest marine park in the world.It would serve as a place where the ocean's species will all have a safe place forever.‎ Together，Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be part of the movement.Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy，who grew up sailing，admiring the beauty of the ocean，and trying to find the secrets of ocean species.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，旨在号召人们保护海洋生物。‎ ‎1．From the underlined sentence in Para.1，we can learn the author ________.‎ A．seldom went surfing at the sea B．forgot his experiences about the ocean C．never went back to his hometown D．had a wonderful impression of Halfmoon Bay ‎[解析]　句意猜测题。根据第一段第一、二句可知，作者非常喜欢海洋，画线句意为“我突然有了一种不想再踏上陆地的感觉”，说明Halfmoon Bay给作者留下了一个美好的印象。故选D。‎ ‎[答案]　D ‎2．According to the second paragraph，Australian marine life ________.‎ A．is escaping from the Coral Sea gradually B．depends on reefs for living greatly C．may be faced with danger D．is protected better than that in other oceans ‎[解析]　推理判断题。根据第二段中的最后两句可推知，澳大利亚的海洋生物可能处在危险之中。故选C。‎ ‎[答案]　C ‎3．Angus and the author create a little video to ________.‎ A．urge more people to take action to protect the marine species B．inspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean C．share their childhood experiences about the ocean D．bring back to people their memory of ocean species ‎[解析]　细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句可知，他们的目的是鼓励人们参与到保护海洋生物的行动中来。故选A。‎ ‎[答案]　A B Reuel Tolkien (1892～1973)，the British linguist，writer.He created a fantasy novel “The Lord of the Rings” the wellknown trilogy (三部曲)．‎ Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein，South Africa.When he was 4 years old，his father died and his family moved back to England.Tolkien graduated from Oxford University when he was 23 years old，and participated in the First World War.During the war，Tolkien suffered from “trench fever” and stayed in the hospital until the end of World War Ⅰ.It was the days in the ‎ hospital that he began his writing career first.‎ After the war，Tolkien became a linguist.He was an editor of the “New English Dictionary” of 1918～1920.However，he was more researching into Anglo－Saxon language which makes his extensive contacts in Britain and the Nordic spread all over the folklore and mythology.‎ In 1937，Tolkien completed his first work “The Hobbit”．Although this was a fairy tale，it was also suitable for adults to read.Because of good sales，the publisher Allen & Unwin convinced Tolkien to write its sequel.This encouraged Tolkien to complete his most famous works the epic (史诗) trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”．The works of writing went on for almost a year with the support from his good friend Lewis.‎ At the beginning “The Lord of the Rings” was similar works for children，but after that writing style quickly became serious and dark.“The Lord of the Rings” was one of the most popular literary works in the 20th century in terms of sales and readers' evaluation.Tolkien's influence is important，for the success of “The Lord of the Rings” makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre (体裁) develop rapidly.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇人物传记，介绍了《指环王》的作者瑞尔·托尔金生平。他早年丧父，后来参加了第一次世界大战。战时患上“战壕热”，在医院期间他开始了他的写作生涯。‎ ‎4．When did Tolkien take part in World War I?‎ A．in 1896.　　　　　　　　 B．in 1915.‎ C．in 1916. D．in 1937.‎ ‎[解析]　推理判断题。根据第一段第一句中的“Reuel Tolkien(1892～1973)”以及第二段的第三句“Tolkien graduated from Oxford University when he was 23 years old，and participated in the First World War.”可知，瑞尔·托尔金生于1892年，他23岁时参加了第一次世界大战；据此可以判断，他是在1915年参加第一次世界大战的，故B项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　B ‎5．Which of the following statements is TRUE?‎ A．Tolkien's father died of “trench fever”．‎ B．Tolkien wrote the “New English Dictionary” himself.‎ C．“The Lord of the Rings” was finished about half a year.‎ D．Tolkien began his writing career in the hospital.‎ ‎[解析]　细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“It was the days in the hospital that he began his writing career first.”可知，瑞尔·托尔金是在医院开始他的写作生涯的，故D项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　D ‎6．What is Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings” considered to be?‎ A．The first works of Tolkien.‎ B．Always serious and dark.‎ C．Beneficial to the development of the fantasy novels.‎ D．The most popular literary works in the 20th century.‎ ‎[解析]　细节理解题。根据文章的最后一句“Tolkien's influence is important，for the success of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ makes the fantasy novels of this literature genre (体裁)develop rapidly.”可知，“The Lord of the Rings”促进了魔幻小说的快速发展，故C项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　C ‎7．The word “evaluation” in the last paragraph is close to the meaning of “ ________”．‎ A．opinion B．value C．interest D．hobby ‎[解析]　词义猜测题。根据本文倒数第二句中的“‘The Lord of the Rings' was one of the most popular literary works in the 20th century in terms of sales and readers’．..”可知，“The Lord of the Rings”是二十世纪最受欢迎的文学作品之一，这是读者和书商的评价；据此可以判断，画线词意为“评价”，故A项“观点，看法”正确。‎ ‎[答案]　A C ‎(2017·淄博高三诊断)Daydreaming was viewed as a waste of time.Or it was considered an unhealthy escape from real life and its duties.Daydreaming has always had a bad reputation，but now scientific research has showed that daydreaming may actually improve your mental health and creativity.It can even help you achieve your desired goals.‎ Now some people are taking a fresh look at daydreaming.Some think it may be a very healthy thing to do.Researchers are finding daydreaming，they ‎ tell us，is a good means of relaxation.But its benefits go beyond this.A number of psychologists have conducted experiments and have reached some surprising conclusions.‎ Dr.Joan T．Freyberg has concluded that daydreaming contributes to intellectual growth.It also improves concentration，attention span，and the ability to get along with others，she says.In an experiment with school children，the same researcher found that daydreaming led the children to pay more attention to details.They had more happy feelings.They worked together better.Another researcher reported that daydreaming seemed to produce improved self－control and creative abilities.‎ But that's only part of the_story.The most remarkable thing about daydreaming may be its usefulness in shaping our future lives as we want them to be.Industrialist Henry J．Kaiser believed that much of his success was due to the positive use of daydreaming.He maintained that “you can imagine your future”．Florence Nightingale dreamed of becoming a nurse.The young Thomas Edison pictured himself as an inventor.For these famous achievers，it appears that their daydreams came true.‎ Of course daydreaming is no substitute (代替者) for hard work.You have to work hard to develop skills.Daydreaming alone can't turn you into your heart's desire.But in combination with the more usual methods of self－development，it might make a critical difference.And who knows: You might see your own daydreams come true.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。一直以来，人们都认为白日梦是浪费时间。然而，现代科学研究表明，白日梦实际上可能改善精神健康和提高创造力，还有助于实现想要达成的目标。‎ ‎8．From the scientific research，a few minutes' daydreaming will ________.‎ A．relieve stress effectively B．improve grades C．escape from real life and duties D．gain a positive attitudes towards exams ‎[解析]　细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，科学研究表明，白日梦是一种使人放松的好的方式。故A项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　A ‎9．According to Dr.Joan T．Freyberg，daydreaming can ________.‎ A．reduce failure in examinations B．help rapid and continuous physical growth C．improve self－control and creative abilities D．benefit improvement of concentration ‎[解析]　细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，Joan T．Freyberg博士认为白日梦有助于集中注意力。故D项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　D ‎10．What does “the story” in Paragraph 4 refer to?‎ A．The attention. B．The conclusion.‎ C．The contribution. D．The concentration.‎ ‎[解析]　短语猜测题。第三段主要陈述了Joan T．Freyberg博士的结论是白日梦有助于改善人的注意力。根据下文所举的例子可知，有关白日梦最值得注意的地方也许是它按照我们的愿望去塑造我们未来生活的作用。由此可知，第三段提到的内容只是结论中的一部分，所以“the story”指的是结论。故B项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　B ‎11．Nightingale and Edison are examples to explain that daydreaming probably ________.‎ A．earns a good reputation B．takes the place of hard work C．pictures future profession D．turns the desire into reality ‎[解析]　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，南丁格尔梦想自己成为一名护士，年轻时的爱迪生把自己想象成一个发明家；再结合第四段最后一句可推知，两个例子都在解释白日梦也许能勾画出未来的职业。故C项正确。‎ ‎[答案]　C