1、选修 8 Unit 2 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)AThe National Parks andFederal Recreational Lands Pass SeriesA pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as we
2、ll as standard amenity (便利设施) fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Children aged 15 or u
3、nder are admitted free. The following passes make up the series：Annual Pass80Available to everyone.Can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, right here online, or contact us.Nontransferable (不可转让的)Senior Pass10, lifetime passFor U. S. citizens or permanent residents aged 62 or over.May
4、 be obtained online, in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship.Access PassFreeFor U. S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.May be obtained in person at a f
5、ederal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.Volunteer PassFreeFor volunteers who acquire 250 service hours with the federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program
6、.Contact your local federal recreation site for more information about volunteer opportunities or visit Volunteer. gov.语篇解读：本文是应用文，主要介 绍了美国国家公园和联 邦游憩地的年票、老年票、残障人士票以及志愿者票的相关信息。21Which pass is suitable for a healthy U. S. citizen in his seventies?AAnnual Pass. BSenior Pass.CAccess Pass. DVolunteer Pas
7、s.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据 Senior Pass 中的“For U. S. citizens or permanent residents aged 62 or over”可知，一个 70 多岁的健康的美国公民适合购买老年票，故 选 B 项。22What do we know about the pass series?AOnly U. S. citizens can access the series.BOwnership of Annual Pass can be handed over.CAccess Pass can be got through two ways.DVolu
8、nteering guarantees Volunteer Pass.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据 Access Pass 中的“May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form”可知，残障人士票可以通过以下两种方式获得：在联邦游憩地亲自申请或者通过电子邮箱提交申请表申请。故选 C 项。23Where is the passage probably taken from?AA report. BA poster.CA newspaper.
9、 DA webpage.解析：选 D 文章出处题。根据文中的 “right here online” “obtained online”可知，此文是选自网页，故选 D 项。BMatthew Dunn, a Royal Navy aircraft engineer, spotted a brown leather wallet on the pavement near a Dutch restaurant, while touring with the Royal Navy Black Cats display team.After finding 450 inside along with a
10、 selection of credit cards and a driving license, he was nervous about handing the wallet over to local police, fearing its rightful owner would never get it back. So Mr. Dunn, 27, decided to personally return the wallet, which he had nicknamed Wally, to its owner, Roy Somers, 49, from South London.
11、The 27yearold from Yeovil, Somerset, said, “If you lose your wallet, its one of the worst feelings in the world your life is inside it.Because the owner was UKbased and it had his address on the driving license, we thought we might as well take it back to the UK and post it.” Mr. Dunns trip with Wal
12、ly and his colleagues went from Amsterdam to a Dutch air base, on to Berlin and back again, before a return journey through the Netherlands, Belgium and France, arriving back to the UK via Eurostar on June 8. On arrival back in the UK, he posted the wallet to Mr. Somers by recorded delivery.Mr. Some
13、rs had in the meantime cancelled his cards and assumed his wallet was long gone.He said, “A week after I got back, Matthew got in contact saying he had my wallet I thought it was really nice that hed taken the time to let me know.” Mr. Somers insisted on paying for a round of drinks for Mr. Dunn.But
14、 Mr.Dunn refused.He said, “I just wanted to give Roy a bit of a giggle and show there are still some people in the world that are a little bit nice.Being part of the Forces you do try to do good things for people and, maybe one day, hell come to watch one of our air shows, knowing his wallet is an h
15、onorary member.”语篇解读：这是一篇新闻报道。文章 讲的是英国皇家海军 的 Matthew Dunn 将拾得的钱包亲自带回英国并邮寄给失主的故事。24Why did Mr. Dunn decide to return the wallet personally?AHe wanted to meet the owner.BHe thought it might be set aside.CHe feared police might mishandle it.DHe knew it meant a lot to its owner.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “he
16、was nervous about handing the wallet over to local police, fearing its rightful owner would never get it back”可知，Mr. Dunn 担心失主有可能会因警察的处理不当而收不到钱包，所以他决定亲自把钱包带回英国并邮寄给失主。故选 C。25What could be learned about Mr. Somers?AHe hadnt expected his wallet back.BHe treated Mr. Dunn to a drink.CHe once worked in a
17、Dutch restaurant.DHe went to see Mr. Dunns air shows.解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “Mr. Somers had in the meantime cancelled his cards and assumed his wallet was long gone”可知， Mr.Somers 注销了他的卡，并且认为他的钱包“一去不复返了” 。也就是 说 Mr. Somers 没想过 他的钱包能找回来。故 选 A。26Which of the following words can best describe Mr. Dunn?AKno
18、wledgeable. BAdventurous.CHumorous. DNoble.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，Mr.Dunn 捡到了一个钱包，并亲自将钱包带回英国，邮寄给失主，这表明他拾金不昧，是一个具有崇高品质的(noble)人。故选 D。27Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo describe. BTo inform.CTo introduce. DTo entertain.解析：选 B 作者意图题。本文是一篇新闻报道，讲的是英国皇家海军的 Matthew Dunn 将拾得的钱包亲自带回英国并 归还给失主的故事。由此可知，作者写
19、作本文的目的是告知人们这一事件，故选 B。C(2018安徽省合肥三中模拟)Professional courses, such as Masters of International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades.They are choosing newage nonconventional courses that guarantee a better future.MIB is a specialized course that teaches the internati
20、onal business.There are valid reasons for so much popularity of the MIB course.The course content and teaching methods of MIB are quite different from a normal MBA or Master of Business Administration.It has been designed with the sole objective of developing professionals with an indepth understand
21、ing and knowledge of the international trade.The course offers various advantages over the conventional MBA degree course.The massive increase in the international business and foreign trade gives excellent job prospects (背景 ) to the new generation.Acquiring a degree of MIB offers outstanding growth
22、 of job opportunities. Those who want to pursue in the field of marketing also have a good future after completing the degree from a reputed MIB college.Big multinational organizations look for talented people who can handle the job profile of International Marketing Manage, and people with MIB degr
23、ees are preferred.The profile needs an indepth understanding of overseas markets because it is the strategic post from the perspective of companys international business growth.Since business finance and economics are covered at_length in the curriculum of MIB, students have great job offers in the
24、field of finance as well.Typically, organizations offer the profile of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance.The specialization covers aspects of international taxes, accounts, budgeting and so on.People in this field are wellpaid, and growth
25、prospects are unlimited.After completing degree courses from a reputed MIB college, there is a good scope in the banking and finance sector as well.International banks appoint people who have an excellent grasp over the international banking policies, currency exchange, and international policies.Th
26、us, MIB is the golden key to success with brilliant job opportunities in national and multinational sectors.语篇解读：本文介绍了近二十年里逐步流行并受学生青睐的 MIB 课程，即国际商务硕士课程。该课程与常规的 MBA 大有不同，它具有多种优势，包括可以增强学生的就业竞争力。28How is the second paragraph mainly developed?ABy analyzing causes. BBy listing figures.CBy making comparis
27、ons. DBy proving definition.解析：选 C 写作手法题。根据第二段首句 “The course content and teaching methods of MIB are quite different from a normal MBA or Master of Business Administration.”可知，MIB 与常规的 MBA 大有不同，由此可知，该段采用了作比 较的说明方法。故 选 C 项。29Why do more and more people intend to acquire a degree of MIB?AIt is a compu
28、lsory course in the colleges.BIt sounds more special than other courses.CIt offers them opportunities to do small businesses.DIt helps them get good jobs in some organizations.解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句 “Acquiring a degree of MIB offers outstanding growth of job opportunities.”以及第四句“Big multinational org
29、anizations look for talented people who can handle . and people with MIB degrees are preferred.”可知，获取 MIB 学位有助于在一些组织、机构中争取到好的 职位。故选 D 项。30What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThe international finance controller is a highquality job.BMIB holders are more promising in all careers than others
30、.CInternational banks merely employ MIB college graduates.DPeople get higher salary in business field than in finance field.解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “Typically, organizations offer the profile of international finance controllers to those who complete MIB with the specialization of finance . People in
31、this field are wellpaid, and growth prospects are unlimited.”可推断，国际财务总监是一个高级职位。故选 A 项。31What does the underlined phrase “at length” in Paragraph 4 mean?AAt last. BOn average.CIn detail. DBy chance.解析：选 C 词义猜测题。根据最后一段首句中的 “students have great job offers in the field of finance as well”可知，学生们在金融领域也能找到
32、很好的工作。由此可判断金融学和经济学在 MIB 大纲中已有详尽的诠释。at last 意为“终 于” ；on average 意为“平均” ；in detail 意 为“详尽地” ；by chance 意为“偶然” 。故 选 C 项。D(2018辽宁省六校协作体联考)He had more than 160 reports as a reporter on the Metro desk and more than 170 in 19 months as a national journalist based in Kansas City, Mo. But perhaps the most im
33、portant piece of writing that A. G. Sulzberger did for The New York Times before Wednesday when he was named deputy publisher was not an article and was not published in The Times, but was all about The Times.That work came to be known as the “innovation (创新) report”， which zeroed in on the importan
34、ce of a digital future for the newspaper his family has owned since 1896 and said The Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes.In a conversation in his office on Wednesday, Mr. Sulzberger said he saw the innovation report and the thinking that led to his conclusions
35、as “a wakeup call to the newsroom that we were at risk of missing the moment”“It was always easy to see how changes will endanger the traditions of the place， ” he said, “but what became really clear to me was not changing was the more dangerous course if we cared about the traditions of the place.”
36、Unlike some of the former deputy publishers in his role, Mr. Sulzberger has been more experienced in the newsroom than in advertising or consumer marketing. Still, his colleagues described him as a quick study whose modesty masked deep inner confidence. Besides, in the newsroom or out on an assignme
37、nt, Mr. Sulzberger did not show off his connection to The Times owners. “I recognized the name， ” said Vincent Bova, a video editor who figured in a feature article that Mr. Sulzberger wrote in 2010. “I mean, I knew I was dealing with royalty. There was no reason for me to bring that up with him, an
38、d he didnt.” So Mr. Sulzberger, in some way, has qualified himself for the position since long time ago.语篇解读：本篇文章属于人物介绍类，介 绍了著名出版人 A.G. Sulzberger 对纽约时报的重要贡献，还介绍了他提出的 “创新报道”理论以及他人 对他的评价。32A. G. Sulzberger wrote the “innovation report” mainly to _.Aurge revolutions in The TimesBgain the position of d
39、eputy publisherCpromote changes in New York CityDshow directions to his family future解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第二段 “That work came to be known as the innovation (创新) report， which zeroed in on the importance of a digital future . The Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes”可知，
40、 “创新报道”关注报纸数字化未来的重要性， 纽约时报如果不改革， 则 将面临危机。据此可以判断， A. G. Sulzberger 提及“创新报道”的目的是敦促纽约时报进行变革，故 A 项正确。33What is the biggest threat to traditional media according to Mr. Sulzberger?AScientific developments.BRapid social changes.CTheir own stubbornness.DDecreasing readers.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “and said The
41、 Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes”和文章中提到的 “innovation report”可知，A. G. Sulzberger 认为纽约时报如果不做出变革，则将面临危机；据此可以判断，A. G. Sulzberger 认为传统媒体面临 的最大的问题是它们固执己见，不思变革，故 C 项正确。34How does the author show us what Mr. Sulzberger is like in the last paragraph?ABy comparing him
42、 with others.BBy interviewing him in person.CBy giving examples of his routines.DBy quoting comments from others.解析：选 D 写作手法题。通 读最后一段可知， 该段第二句介 绍了同事对 A. G. Sulzberger 的评价，第四句和第五句介绍了视频编辑 Vincent Bova 对他的评价；据此可以判断，最后一段是通过别人的评 价来描述 A. G. Sulzberger 的，故 D 项正确。35What does the author think of Mr. Sulzberg
43、er according to the passage?ACasual. BObjective.CAdmirable. DCritical.解析：选 C 观点态度题。通 读全文可知， A. G. Sulzberger 提出“创新报道”理论并前瞻性地认识到数字化时代对传统媒体的影响，意 识到传统 媒体变革的重要意义；据此可以判断，作者对 A. G. Sulzberger 的态度是钦佩的，故 C 项正确。第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)How to Deal with Losing in SportsWinning and losing go handinhand when
44、it comes to sports.Great athletes never let the highs get too high, or the lows get too low.The outcome of a match is uncertain.The only thing that is certain is the competition itself._36_ The outcome is just the result of all the hard work put in.Congratulate your opponent after a loss.Respect you
45、r opponent because they put in as much work, or more than you.This shows respect for the opponent and respect for the contest.Accept the fact that the loss is not ones fault.This is harder to do in an individual sport, but absolutely important in a team sport._37_ Dont get down on yourself.If compet
46、ing in an individual sport, accept that losing is a part of competing and move on.Examine why you lost the competition.Ask yourself if you did everything possible to prepare for the competition.Ask yourself if you gave it your all during the competition._38_ This is crucial if competing in an indivi
47、dual sport.If competing in a team sport, recognize that everyone isnt perfect and examine the loss from the team perspective._39_ Practice more, or practice better.Correct whatever mistakes you made during the match.Get bigger, stronger, faster, smarter and do whatever it takes.Seek out the support
48、and encouragement of teammates and coaches.Dont allow yourself to think negatively.Avoid negative people._40_Never accuse an opponent of cheating, even if it was true.Again, this will make you seem as if you are looking for excuses.ADont put the blame on anyone.BWork harder to get better.CTrain hard
49、 to achieve your aim.DWinning is No.1 for great athletes.EGreat athletes love the competition.FStay positive and trust in your value.GAnalyze any mistakes you might have made.语篇解读：赛场上难免会有失败，勇敢面 对失败，分析失 败 的原因，保持良好的心态才是对待比赛的正确方式。36解析：选 E 第一段主要讲在体育上，胜败乃兵家常事，优秀的运动员都是以“不以物喜，不以己悲”的态度去面 对体育赛场的成败。 结合空前一句 “The only thing that is certain is the competition itself.”可知，比赛本身比结果更重要。故 E 项( 伟大的运动员热爱比赛) 符合 语境。37解析：选 A 根据第三段的主题句“Accep
