1、1Unit 9 Wheels高考试卷分块专练（安排 3 课时作业）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)AHow to Save Money to Visit Shanghai DisneylandThe “happiest place on earth” is a top destination on many families bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on budget.There are so
2、me considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.1Come PreparedPlan ahead so that you dont have to purchase a necessity at Disneyland that you could have brought from home.For example, check the weather so that you dont need to buy a rain poncho or an umbrella.2Bu
3、y Souvenirs in AdvanceDisney has influenced practically every industry, which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere, from Walmart, Target, and your local grocery stores to department stores and Amazon.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less expensive plac
4、es than at Disneyland.3Make an Autograph BookAn autograph book is seen as a musthave by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from 7.95 to 19.95 at the Disney Store and up to 30 for the latestandgreatest autograph book at Disneyland, suc
5、h as the parks 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under 5.For example, you can buy a small photo album, cute pads or notebooks.4Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special GroupsDisney offers a wide variety of discounts, including for military service members, college
6、 students, teachers, and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate, call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.2语篇解读：迪士尼乐园被许多家庭都列为一家人最想去的地方。然而，怎样在享受迪士尼乐园之旅的同时节省开支呢？本文给我们提出了一些实用的建议。21It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at_.AAmazon Bdepartment storesCWalm
7、art DDisneyland解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据 Buy Souvenirs in Advance 部分的“You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less expensive places than at Disneyland.”可知，在迪士尼乐园里面买纪念品价格更高。22How much do you pay for the parks 60th anniversary autograph book?A30. B19.95.C7.95. D5.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根
8、据 Make an Autograph Book 部分的“. at the Disney Store and up to 30 for the latestandgreatest autograph book at Disneyland, such as the parks 60th anniversary edition.”可知，迪士尼乐园的 60周年纪念版签名簿可以卖到 30 美元。故选 A 项。23Who cant enjoy the lowpriced tickets?AAll the college students.BAll the young people.CAll the te
9、achers.DAll the military service members.解析：选 B 推理判断题。由最后一部分的“Disney offers a wide variety of discounts, including for military service members, college students, teachers, and youth groups.”可知，军人、大学生、教师以及青年团队可以享受优惠；再结合后面的 group rate 可知，青年团队属于团队优惠，所以不是所有年轻人都可享受优惠。故选 B项。B(2018重庆市九校联考)Frida Kahlo was
10、born on July 6, 1907, in Mexico City. Kahlo suffered from ill health as a child after catching polio (小儿麻痹症) at age 6, which made her right leg shorter and thinner than the left.Before her painting career, she aimed for a career in natural sciences, but her dreams were ruined by a serious accident,
11、which caused her pain and illness for the rest of her life. She was paralyzed (瘫痪) for three months, alone and lonely.3Armed with a few brushes, a range of oil paints and a special easel (画架) that allowed her to paint while still in bed, she created some beautiful pieces. Her artwork is sought after
12、 by fans and art collectors for high prices, the highest being eight million.Kahlo married Diego Rivera, a famous Mexican artist. They once divorced in 1939, but remarried in 1940.Frida Kahlo once said, “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality.” This perfectly describes her painting style,
13、one drawn from her personal pain and tragedies. She is a selftaught artist known for her selfportraits (自画像)Mexican culture and tradition was something very important to her, evident in many of her paintings. Aside from her strong sense of Mexican pride, various references to religion were also incl
14、uded.Frida Kahlos selfportrait, Girl with Necklace, has resurfaced after 60 years of it being hidden from the public eye. This discovery of Kahlos painting is significant, as only ten percent of her work is available in America due to complex and strict export laws in Mexico. Her works are declared
15、as “artistic monuments” by the Mexican president and any works painted in Mexico must remain in Mexico. These strict laws have produced many fakes of Kahlos work.Frida Kahlos legacy lives on till this day, for being not only a wellknown female artist of color, but also a breaker of cultural and soci
16、etal barriers.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 记 叙 文 。 文 章 介 绍 了 墨 西 哥 最 受 欢 迎 的 现 代 女 画 家 弗 里 达 卡 洛 。24What caused Kahlo to begin painting?AHer love for painting.BHer love of natural scenery.CHer pain and loneliness in bed.DHer desire to make more money.解析：选 C 推理判断题。结合文章第二、三段中的“She was paralyzed (瘫痪) for three mont
17、hs, alone and lonely”和“Armed with a few brushes . that allowed her to paint while still in bed, she created some beautiful pieces”可以推断，弗里达在病床上用绘画来转移注意力。25What style are Kahlos paintings?4ARealistic. BRomantic.CAbstract. DImpressionistic.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第五段中弗里达所说的话“I never painted dreams. I painted my
18、 own reality”以及作者对此的评论“This perfectly describes her painting style”可知，弗里达的绘画属于现实主义流派。26Why is the discovery of Girl with Necklace important?AThere are a lot of fakes.BIt is the only portrait of Kahlo.CKahlos paintings are rare in America.DIt is regarded as the “artistic monument” 解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二
19、段中的“This discovery of Kahlos painting is significant, as only ten percent of her work is available in America”可知弗里达的绘画作品在美国留存的数量很少，因此 Girl with Necklace 的发现非常重要。27Which of the following best describes Kahlo?ATalented but unlucky.BBrave but selfcentered.COptimistic and conservative.DAmbitious and sen
20、sitive.解析：选 A 推理判断题。弗里达一生深受病痛的折磨，但她靠自学成为墨西哥最受欢迎的女画家，由此可见，弗里达是一个有天赋但不幸的人。CWho could have imagined that a treadmill on wheels would one day go somewhere? The Lopifit is an unusual means of transportation that allows you to power an electric bicycle by walking on a treadmill.Bruin Bergmeester, the foun
21、der of the Lopifit says it all started when he asked himself the question “How can I use the treadmill outdoors？” He eventually came up with a functional design, added an electric engine, and the Lopifit was made. Its similar to an electric bicycle in that the motor only engages when the rider puts
22、power in as well.To use the Lopifit, simply turn on the battery and use your foot to slide the treadmill backwards and activate the motor. Then get on and enjoy the ride! If you need speed, just walk on the treadmill, and if you want to coast, all you have to do is stay still and admire the view. To
23、 stop, you have two hand 5brakes. The right lever stops the motor assist and activates a rear disc brake, while the left one stops the treadmill itself, so you can go from motor assist to coasting.The Lopifit first hit the streets in 2014 and, unsurprisingly, became an instant hit. That was actually
24、 quite challenging for the company, because it started getting inquiries and calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass production. The unique treadmill bicycle became available this year, and the Lopifit is struggling to keep up with demand, despite the high price tag of 2,115.But des
25、pite having a very loyal fanbase of socalled Lopifitters, the ingenious means of transportation also has naysayers who simply consider the concept stupid and unnecessary. They basically believe that if youre going to walk, you might as well do it the old fashioned way. But the Lopifit does have the
26、unique advantage of helping you “walk” really fast without breaking a sweat, or walking at cycling speed, if you will.语篇解读：本文是说明文。跑步机也能成为一种交通工具吗？多亏了 Lopifit 的创始人 Bruin Bergmeester 的脑洞，这已经成为现实。28What can you do with the help of the Lopifit?AAnswer some hard questions.BAdd power to your bicycle.CCreat
27、e a treadmill on wheels.DCycle to work by walking.解析：选 D 细节理解题。第一段告诉我们电动自行车 Lopifit 是一款与众不同的交通工具，你可以通过在跑步机行走来为它充电，故选择 D 项。29What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?AHow the Lopifit was born.BWhere the Lopifit can be used.CWho the Lopifit was intended for.DWhich design is suitable for the Lopifit.解析：选 A 段落大
28、意题。根据第二段中的“it all started when he asked himself the question How can I use the treadmill outdoors？ He eventually came up with a functional design”可知，该段主要讲述了 Lopifit 的诞生。30Which of the following is TRUE about using the Lopifit?AThe right lever can stop the Lopifits treadmill.6BThe left lever can cont
29、rol the Lopifits rear disc brake.CThe right lever can make the Lopifits motor stop working.DYour foot can help the Lopifit go from motor assist to coasting.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The right lever stops the motor assist and activates a rear disc brake”可知选 C 项。31According to Paragraph 4, we know that the
30、 Lopifit _.Awas hard to designBwas cheap and available in 2014Calways broke down on the streetsDcouldnt meet customers demands解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“That was actually quite challenging for the company, because it started getting inquiries and calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass pr
31、oduction”可知， 2014 年 Lopifit 首次出街便火速蹿红。这对 Lopifit 公司来说是一个很大的考验，因为他们还没有做好大规模生产的准备，就开始收到咨询和订购需求。D(2018安徽省无为中学模拟)When it comes to human behaviour, the brain is shown to have two different approaches to thinking. A common thought process is the automatic and fast approach which helps us to react quickly
32、in dangerous situations. This is known as system 1 and dates back to the times of our prehistoric ancestors, who lived with a natural awareness of the dangers around them bad weather and threatening animals. Nowadays, we still have the ability to react so rapidly and naturally to situations that it
33、can feel like youre not thinking at all. Have you ever found yourself giving in to temptation and unable to say “no” to buying that new jacket in the window? This is because system 1 is in control a human characteristic which the world of advertising likes to make the most of!System 2 is the opposit
34、e. Its a slow thought process that requires us to pay attention and concentrate, for example, when doing a complex mathematical sum. This way of thinking helps us to make sensible longterm decisions. The problem is that system 2 often starts to feel boring and so system 1takes over. How often have y
35、ou put down your homework or put off doing important jobs to go on Facebook or watch a TV soap?We like to think that we go through life mainly using system 2. As 7individuals, we are in control, always taking sensible and logical decisions. System 1 type thoughts are reserved for special occasions w
36、hen we can afford to relax a little on holiday perhaps. However, the former plays more of a secondary role in our lives, with the latter taking the main stage.Sometimes its system 1 that makes the right decision but system 2 that gets it wrong. For example, professional sports teams put a lot of eff
37、ort into a game plan but often its the unconscious human wish to do something differently that leads to a spectacular goal. This can also lead to the common mistaken idea that your successful decisions demonstrate your skill and talent, when in fact they were just luck.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 议 论 文 。 文 章 探
38、讨 了 人 的 两 种 思 维 各 自 的 作 用 、 优 劣 及 相 互 关 系 。32According to the text, modern advertising succeeds by _.Aexciting our natural desiresBtaking advantage of our fearsCcausing us to react in a safe wayDstudying the prehistoric human mind解析：选 A 推理判断题。由第一段中的“giving in to temptation”及“a human characteristic”等
39、可推知，商家正是利用激发人类天生的欲望来打广告的。33What is system 2 good for?AComing up with creative ideas.BConcentrating for long periods.CPerforming difficult mental tasks.DDoing several tasks at the same time.解析：选 C 推理判断题。由第二段中的“doing a complex mathematical sum”可推知， system 2 思维模式有利于人类做复杂的脑力工作。34What does “This” in the
40、last paragraph refer to?AAn unexpected sports win.BA sudden change of action.CAn unconscious mistake.DA mature plan.解析：选 A 代词指代题。This 指代的是前文提到的精彩的进球，也就是临时的人为决定带来的意外胜利。35Whats the text mainly about?AHow to make sensible decisions.8BWhat controls our mind.CTwo systems of thought.DHuman characteristics
41、.解析：选 C 主旨大意题。全文用对比的手法介绍了人类的两种思维模式各自的作用、优劣及相互关系，故选 C 项。第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Friendship, do you value?Friendship is a gift of God. But it may be taken for granted in some cases and not valued. _36_ Say one has no child even after many years of marriage and the other has many children, more than
42、 they can manage. What do you think? Will the couple with many children value the children as much as the couple which has none? Everything is relative in life. We value what we dont have and give less value to what is freely available to us. _37_Why should we value friendships? What qualities does
43、a good friend bring to our relationship that makes the friendship so valuable? Let us examine some of these.Judgment A good friend is rarely judgmental. We can be open in our behavior with our good friends because we know that they will not judge us. _38_ With other people our actions and behavior a
44、re always calculated and guarded and that takes away lots of pleasure from our life.Share sorrow and losses A friend can be depended upon to share all our problems and sorrows. _39_ Once I saw the image of a man left alone in a village after an earthquake. The whole village got killed except this ma
45、n. With whom, will this man share his sorrow? A friend gives us this gift.Hope During our times of trouble, only a friend comes forward and gives us encouragement and hope. _40_AThis is no small gift of friendship.BFriendship is one such relationship.CIt is similar to a case of two couples.DSome of
46、us are blessed with good friends.EWe can enjoy this freedom only with good friends.FWith that inspiration, we regain confidence in ourselves.GThis sharing may not reduce the loss but helps us unburden ourselves.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 议 论 文 。 文 章 对 “为 什 么 要 珍 惜 友 谊 ”进 行 了 有 力 的 论 证 。936解析：选 C 由本空前面的“it may
47、be taken for granted in some cases”可锁定 C 项中的 a case，而后面的具体事例与两对夫妇有关，故 C 项符合语境。37解析：选 B 选项 B 起承上启下的作用。本空前面说“我们珍惜那些自己得不到的而忽视那些容易得到的” ，后面又对为什么要珍惜友谊提出设问，根据此语境可知选 B 项“友谊就是这样一种关系” 。38解析：选 E 根据本空前面的“好朋友不会评判我们”以及后面的“和别人在一起时，我们的行为会被算计和提防，因此失去了很多生活的乐趣”可知，只有和好朋友在一起时，我们才能享受这种做自己的自由。39解析：选 G 本段主要论述了“分享”的意义。本空后面的
48、例子论证了不能分享的痛苦，故此处应该是承接上文进一步说明“分享”的好处。G 项中的 This sharing 指代上句中的“Share sorrow and losses”及“share all our problems and sorrows” 。40解析：选 F F 项中的 inspiration 与前面的 encouragement 相呼应，说明正是朋友的鼓励使我们重拾自信。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东北育才学校模拟)On Sunday, Samuel Flores noticed
49、 a dog standing on the pavement carefully watching over the _41_ body of another dog. He called the local animal rescue association for _42_ and was soon joined by the organizations founder Julie Fennell. Fennell _43_ approached the dog. _44_ he initially resisted, the dog appeared to _45_ they were trying to help and finally agreed to get into Fennells
