1、1Unit 18 Beauty高考试卷分块专练练 一 阅 读 理 解 提 速 练 限 时 35分 钟 第一节(共 15小题;每小题 2分,满分 30分)AWith more sunshine than Portland or Eugene, nature on the doorstep and great craft beer and coffee, Bend may just be the perfect small US city deserving a visit. And the following will offer you an enjoyable experience of s
2、taying.The Oxford HotelThe 59room, sevenstorey hotel became the tallest building in downtown Bend when opened in 2010. It has smart, large rooms in natural tones, fine dining at its restaurant, regular jazz concerts, and a commitment to using natural products where possible and running on 100% renew
3、able energy.The McMenamins Old St. Francis SchoolMcMenamins hotels are famed for their conversions (改建的房屋), so its no surprise to find this former Catholic schoolhouse, dating from 1936, is now an affordable hotel, restaurant, music venue and cinema. The classrooms are now 19 guest rooms, each named
4、 after former teachers.My Place HotelBend, ORIn the historic district, this 63room smokefree hotel places you within a relaxing walk of Old Mill District and Les Schwab Amphitheater. It welcomes guests with conveniences like free inroom WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24hour business center. Limited
5、 housekeeping and free parking are also available.The Mill Inn Bed and BreakfastBend has several chain hotels, motels and selfcatering suites, but it doesnt have many B&Bs, which makes Mill Inn a delightful discovery. The 10room, wooden hotel is a 10minute walk from downtown, and serves healthy and
6、hearty breakfasts of freshly made frittatas, granola, fruit, yoghurt, and fryups of local bacon and sausages.2语 篇 解 读 : 本 文 是 一 篇 应 用 文 。 文 章 介 绍 了 在 Bend旅 游 时 可 以 选 择 的 四 个 宾 馆 。21What can we infer about the Oxford Hotel?AIts rooms are relatively small.BIt is environmentally friendly.CIt is within
7、walking distance of downtown.DIt is the tallest building in downtown Bend.解析:选 B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“. and a commitment to using natural products where possible and running on 100% renewable energy.”可知,该宾馆尽可能地使用天然产品和可再生能源,因此它是环保的。故选 B。22How is the McMenamins Old St. Francis School special?AIt provides aff
8、ordable breakfasts.BIt is located in a historic district.CIts rooms were built in honor of teachers.DIt has its roots in an ancient school building.解析:选 D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“McMenamins hotels are famed for their conversions (改建的房屋 ) .is now an affordable hotel, restaurant, music venue and cinema”可知,该宾馆是由
9、学校改建而成的,故选 D。23In which column of a website are you likely to find this article?ATravel. BLifestyle.CFashion. DCulture.解析:选 A 文章出处题。根据第一段中的“Bend may just be the perfect small US city deserving a visit. And the following will offer you an enjoyable experience of staying”和下文对各个宾馆的介绍可知,本文旨在为到 Bend旅游的人提
10、供可住宿宾馆的建议,应属于旅游专栏。故选 A。B(2018天津市南开区模拟)British shoppers will take home about 6 billion fewer singleuse plastic bags this year because the government introduced a 5p charge, according to data published July 30. The 5p charge has resulted in donations of more than 29 million from retailers toward chari
11、ties (慈善机构) and community groups.About 8 million tonnes of plastic pollutes the oceans each year, and experts judge the plastic is swallowed by 31 species of marine (海生的 ) mammals and some 100 species of seabirds.3“Taking six billion plastic bags out of circulation is fantastic news for all of us it
12、 will mean our precious marine life is safer, our communities are cleaner, and future generations wont suffer from mountains of plastic taking hundreds of years to break down in landfill sites, ” UK Environment Minister Thrse Coffey said. “The 5p charge has clearly been a huge success not only for o
13、ur environment but for good causes across the country that have benefited from an impressive 29 million raised. It shows small actions can make the biggest difference, but we must not be complacent as there is always more we can all do to reduce waste and recycle what we use.” More than 7 billion ca
14、rrier bags were issued by seven leading retailers in 2014, but that number has fallen to slightly more than 500 million in the first six months of the 5p charge for singleuse carrier bags introduced in October 2015.“We are delighted to see that the bag charge in England is showing positive results.
15、This is a significant reduction that will benefit the environment as a whole, and our sea life in particular, ” said Dr. Sue Kinsey, a technical specialist. “There is always more that we can do, and we encourage everyone to join in our Great British Beach Clean to help keep our coastlines clean.” 语篇
16、解读:本文是一篇新闻报道。自英国政府出台对一次性塑料袋收费 5便士的政策以来,消费者使用的塑料袋大大减少了。5 便士政策对环境、海洋生物、慈善等都起着积极的作用。24According to the passage, which will charities directly benefit from?ACleaner communities.BLess use of plastic bags.CDonations from retailers.DThe improved environment.解析:选 C 细节理解题。解答此题一定要注意题干中的 directly“直接地” 。根据第一段中的
17、“donations of more than 29 million from retailers toward charities (慈善机构) and community groups”可知,慈善机构可以直接从零售商的捐赠中获益。25What does the underlined word “complacent” in Paragraph 3 mean?AConfident. BWorried.CDisappointed. DContent.解析:选 D 词义猜测题。画线词所在句意为“这表明小小的行动能产生最大的影响,4但是我们一定不能_,因为总有更多我们都能做的事来减少浪费和回收利用
18、我们的用品” ,根据 but的转折和“as there is always more we can all do”可知,此处指的是我们不能自满,故选 D。26What did Thrse Coffey and Dr. Sue Kinsey both agree with?AThe 5p charge is far from a success.BPaying for plastic bags is multibeneficial.CFuture generations can enjoy a plasticfree life.DEveryone should join environmentp
19、rotecting organizations.解析:选 B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“it will mean our precious marine life is safer, our communities are cleaner, and future generations wont suffer from mountains of plastic”和第五段中的“This is a significant reduction that will benefit the environment as a whole, and our sea life in particular”可
20、知,她们都认为对塑料袋收费有多种好处(海洋生物更安全、社区更干净等),故 B项表述与之相符。27Which may be the best title of the passage?APlastic Bags Harm the Environment a LotBBenefits from Less Use of Plastic BagsCMeasures Taken to Reduce Use of Plastic BagsD5p Charge Sees Great Reduction of Plastic Bags解析:选 D 标题归纳题。本文的主旨句是第一段的第一句“British sh
21、oppers will take home about 6 billion fewer singleuse plastic bags this year because the government introduced a 5p charge .”,故 D项“5 便士收费政策目睹了塑料袋使用的大大减少”作标题最佳。CMusic has a great effect on everyone. But does music affect plants, too? People have been experimenting with music and plants for almost thr
22、ee decades. From schoollevel projects to higherlevel scientific experiments, the effect of music on plants has been a confusing and debatable topic.We know music is sound, and sound is nothing more than a wave. Plant growth is a result of the cell division that takes place within the cells. But why
23、is music associated with plant growth? In humans, music has a strong effect on our health and mood, and over the years, people have claimed that the same effect of music has been observed on plants, too. Plants are sensitive by 5nature, and many people claim that they have feelings just as humans do
24、. There are stories about plants shedding tears. Although scientists do not support these as facts, these myths have led them to take up various experiments on plants.Various studies have proved that plants respond to acoustic (声音的) energy. It increases their rate of growth and their size, and influ
25、ences their overall health. Dan Carlson, after a thorough study over a span of many years, has reached a conclusion that music helps plants absorb nutrients more efficiently.It took Dan about fifteen years to develop a foliage spray (叶面喷剂) that is used beneficially with the sound frequencies. Carlso
26、n calls this spray “Sonic Bloom”. His findings have proved to be beneficial for countless farmers and have resulted in according to Guinness Book of World Records the largest indoor plant on record.The Purple Passion was treated with the Sonic Bloom process. It grew to be 1,300 feet tall and was ali
27、ve even after 25 years. Its normal lifespan, however, is 18 months and it grows not more than 18 feet tall. The book, Secrets of the Soil, writes about Sonic Bloom and its results. Sonic Bloom is also sold in the market.语篇解读:音乐是否对植物的生长有影响呢?尽管人们一直对这一问题有疑问,但已经有研究表明,音乐有助于植物的生长。28What inspired scientist
28、s to experiment with plants?AThe effects of music on human beings.BPeoples unscientific descriptions of plants.CThe fact that plants grew better with music.DThe cell division taking place within the cells.解析:选 B 细节理解题。根据第二段最后三句可知,有些人认为植物像人一样有感情,而且还有故事讲述植物流泪,正是这些不科学的描述使科学家萌生了对植物进行实验的想法。29According to
29、 the third paragraph, it has been proved that _.Aplants truly have emotionsBmusic has a bad effect on plantsCmusic is good for plants in a wayDthe growth of plants is decided by music解析:选 C 推理判断题。根据第三段第二、三句可推知,许多研究已经证实,音乐6有助于植物的生长和健康,它在一定程度上对植物是有益的。30What did Dan Carlson develop?AA spray called “Son
30、ic Bloom” BA method to grow larger plants.CThe largest indoor plant on record.DAcoustic energy produced from plants.解析:选 A 细节理解题。根据第四段前两句可知,Dan Carlson 研制了一款名为 Sonic Bloom 的叶面喷剂。31Why was the Purple Passion included in Guinness Book of World Records?AIt was the fastest growing plant.BIt was the most
31、 sensitive plant.CIt was the oldest indoor plant.DIt was the largest indoor plant.解析:选 D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知,该植物入选吉尼斯世界纪录是因为它是世界上最大的室内植物。D(2018重庆市九校联考)I hate Black Friday sales. Its often a gathering of people who are there for many different reasons. Some are looking for a deal on that one item for
32、 their loved one, or perhaps themselves. Their intentions are completely unrelated to the festive time of the year.It was several years ago when my wife asked me to meet her at the local department store on Black Friday morning. They had advertised a childs bike that she wanted to purchase for our s
33、on. We stood with a very large crowd, waiting for the manager to blow the whistle. After a while the whistle blew. It was like throwing a bucket of small fish into a tank of sharks. I told my wife that if we obtained a bike, fine, but if we did not, I was OK with that too.As the pile of bikes began
34、to gradually decrease in size, I saw my polite opportunity to wrap my hands around the corner of one of the boxes. I lifted it up and suddenly felt some mild resistance. I looked up to see one of the largest gentlemen I had ever seen in my life. Frightening was not the word to describe his presence.
35、 He wore lots of belts of metal studded leather around both arms and even his neck. Tattoos (文身) were an obvious passion of his.I started to give up the box but he gently pushed it back in my direction and back into my hands. He then directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at 7me, smiled, and s
36、aid, “Merry Christmas.” My wife and I went to the checkout, paid for the bike and went home. All the way home I was thinking that this moment was by far the best gift I had ever received for Christmas. The kindness of a stranger broke all preconceived notions (预想) I may have had of stereotypes and p
37、rejudices.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。作者和妻子想在黑色星期五大抢购时给儿子买辆自行车,无奈百货商店里人山人海。作者本想放弃,没想到一个陌生人把自行车盒子让给了他。这让作者改变了之前对他人的偏见。32How did the author feel when going into the store?AThe crowd was like small fish.BThey might not get the bike.CHe was excited to do the shopping.DThe whistle was blown too late.解析:选 B 推理判断题。根据第二段
38、中的“I told my wife that if we obtained a bike, fine, but if we did not, I was OK with that too”可知作者进入商店时已经做好了买不到自行车的打算,故选 B项。33What happened when the author was buying the bike?AHe was scared by a mans look at first.BA gentleman bought the bike for him.CA stranger helped him lift the box.DHe gave up
39、the bike he first touched.解析:选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I looked up to see one of the largest gentlemen I had ever seen in my life. Frightening was not the word to describe his presence”可知, “吓人”这个词已经不足以形容这个人的出现了。故选 A项。34What did the author learn from the experience?ALook before you leap.BCustom is a second n
40、ature.CDoing is better than saying.DDont judge a book by its cover.解析:选 D 推理判断题。根据第三段中对陌生人的描写可知,作者一开始因陌生人的外表而觉得他是个可怕的人;根据第四段的内容可知,陌生人把盒子让给了作者,作者由此发出感慨“The kindness of a stranger broke all preconceived notions (预想) I may have had of stereotypes and prejudices”,即陌生人的善意打破了作者对他人的8偏见,让作者知道不能以貌取人。35What i
41、s the best title of the passage?ABlack Friday sales BMy sons best bikeCThe best Christmas gift DA strange gentleman解析:选 C 标题归纳题。文章讲述了作者和妻子为儿子买自行车作为圣诞礼物时受到了陌生人的帮助的故事,作者认为那一时刻是他收到过的最好的圣诞节礼物。故 C项作标题最佳。第二节(共 5小题;每小题 2分,满分 10分)It is said that classical music could make children more intelligent, but when
42、 you look at the scientific evidence, the picture is more mixed. _36_ But it is an effort that may make children hate the music their parents love, and love the music their parents hate._37_ Its the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intell
43、igent. A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task.The phrase “the Mozart Effect” was created in 1991, but it is a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real media and public interest in the idea that listening to classical music somehow
44、improves the brain. It is one of those ideas that feel reasonable._38_His music is complex and there is a hope that if we listen to enough of it, a little of that intelligence might rub off (感染) on us.The idea took off. Thousands of parents were playing Mozart to their children. _39_ A farmer proudl
45、y said that his cows were played Mozart three times a day to help them to produce better milk.Ill leave the debate on the impact on milk yield to farmers. But what about the evidence that listening to Mozart makes people more intelligent? More research followed, and an analysis of sixteen different
46、studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to deal with shapes mentally. _40_AMozarts music could have this effect.BMozart was undoubtedly a genius himself.CYou have probably heard of the Mozart effect.DThe students who listened to Mozart did better
47、 at tasks.EBut the benefits are shortlived and it wont make us more intelligent.9FMany parents cant help but try to shape their childrens taste in music.GIts not just babies and children who were exposed to Mozarts melodies.语 篇 解 读 : 据 说 , 听 古 典 音 乐 能 让 孩 子 变 得 更 聪 明 , 但 科 学 研 究 发 现 事 实 并 非 如 此 。36解
48、析:选 F 下一句提到但是父母的这种努力可能会事与愿违,因此 F项(很多父母会忍不住试图塑造孩子对音乐的品位)与下文构成转折关系。37解析:选 C 下一句提到莫扎特效应就是儿童甚至婴儿听了莫扎特的音乐之后会变得更聪明,因此 C项(你可能听说过莫扎特效应)与下一句语意相接。38解析:选 B 下一句提到他的音乐复杂多样,如果我们听足够多的他创作的音乐,他融入音乐中的智慧可能会感染到我们,B 项(毫无疑问,莫扎特是一个天才)与下文语境相呼应。39解析:选 G 上一句提到成千上万的父母开始给孩子听莫扎特的音乐,下一句提到一位农民骄傲地说他每天为奶牛播放三次莫扎特的音乐,以此来让它们产出更好的牛奶。因此
49、,G 项(不光儿童和婴儿听莫扎特的音乐)在此承上启下。40解析:选 E 上一句提到对十六项调查的分析证实,听音乐确实会带来暂时的处理图形方面的智力提高,因此 E项(但是这种效果是短暂的,并不会让我们变得更聪明)与上文构成转折关系。练 二 语 言 知 识 运 用 保 分 练 限 时 30分 钟 第一节(共 20小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 30分)(2018江西赣中南五校联考)Music plays an important role in the development of children from the time they are born. Some argue that music can have a _41_ effect on a child even before birth. Music _42_ chi