1、必修 4 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)AIn summer, people around the world seek rest and relaxation on a beach. To meet the need, Trip Advisor publishes a list of the worlds best beaches.Baia do Sancho, BrazilIts water is calm and clear. Its sand is f
2、ine and soft. But getting to Baia do Sancho is not so easy. It is on Fernando de Noronha, a volcanic island more than 300 kilometers off Brazils coast. Travelers must take a plane or boat from major cities in northern Brazil to get there. Getting there involves walking along steep, rocky cliffs and
3、then climbing down a ladder.Grace Bay, Turks and CaicosWhile Baia do Sancho is difficult to get to, Trip Advisors secondranked beach could not be much easier for tourists to reach. Travelers to the islands often choose to stay at oceanfront hotels right next to Grace Bay. This beach has impossibly c
4、lean and clear waters and pure white sand. Its calm waters make it extremely safe for swimming.Eagle Beach, ArubaTo get to the thirdbest beach, head south to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. Eagle Beach has clear, calm waters and soft white sand. It offers visitors a chance to try different wate
5、r sports. Eagle Beach may be best known, however, for its dramatic sunsets. On clear nights, the sky turns red, orange, and purple.Playa Paraiso, CubaTrip Advisors fourthbest beach is also in the Caribbean. Playa Paraiso is on Cayo Largo, an island off Cubas southern coast. Paraiso has a fun, laidba
6、ck restaurant for those who wish to eat and drink. There is little else on the beach. People come here for the sugarlike sand and calm waters filled with colorful wildlife.Siesta Key, United StatesFloridas Siesta Key is a lowlying island. The scientist known as Dr. Beach recently named Siesta Key th
7、e best beach in America. It offers calm and clean waters. Visitors of all ages go to Siesta Key when the tide is low to find beautiful, large and, sometimes, rare seashells.语篇解读：本文是应用文。文章介 绍了 Trip Advisor 选出的几个世界上最好的海滩。21What do Baia do Sancho and Grace Bay have in common?AThey have oceanfront hotel
8、s.BThey are volcanic islands.CThey are hard to reach.DThey are in Brazil.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据 Baia do Sancho, Brazil 部分中的 “Getting there involves walking along steep, rocky cliffs and then climbing down a ladder”及 Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos 部分的“While Baia do Sancho is difficult to get to, Trip Advisors
9、secondranked beach could not be much easier for tourists to reach”可知 选 C 项。22Which is most suitable for sunset watchers?APlaya Paraiso. BEagle Beach.CGrace Bay. DSiesta Key.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据“Eagle Beach, Aruba 部分中的 “Eagle Beach may be best known, however, for its dramatic sunsets”可知选 B 项 。23What can w
10、e learn from the text?ADr. Beach named Baia do Sancho the best beach in the world.BVisitors can enjoy different sports on Paraisos beach.CVisitors can find rare seashells at Siesta Key.DCayo Largo is an island of Aruba.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据 Siesta Key, United States 部分中的最后一句可知选 C项。B(2018河南省六校联考)In the age
11、 of the social network, theres definitely such a thing as sharing too much；when it comes to losing weight, sharing could be key, though.A new Northwestern University study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface found that those who had an active hand in such online communities lost
12、a higher percentage of their body weight compared to users who participated sparingly.Scientists analyzed data from people paying a membership fee on CalorieK, which permits them access to weightloss tools (like a food journal) and an online club.While the identity of each user remained confidential
13、, the researchers had access to age, sex, height, initial weight and timestamped activities.They could also monitor members recorded weighins, friend requests and community arrangement, though they could not read any of the actual conversations between users.The researchers discovered that the users
14、 who recorded their weight and established close relations with other members were more likely to achieve their goals of ridding themselves of pounds.The most active users lost more than 8 percent of their body weight in a sixmonth period.The least active users, those with the fewest online friends
15、and social interactions, lost around 5 percent of their body weight in the same period of time.The researchers theorize that participation plays a key role in weight loss because it offers an alwaysaccessible network of support.Theyre also looking ahead：The positive results point to sensible uses fo
16、r social networks in other areas of health.Online communities might be successful alternatives for minor illnesses like discouragement and alcoholism, for which inperson meetings are often suggested.“Modern life is so complex and stressful, and to go somewhere for a meeting is often not practical， ”
17、 Lus ANunes Amaral, senior author of the study, said in a statement.“It is hopeful that this alternative approach of going online for support could work.”语篇解读：一份新近发表在皇家学会界面杂志的西北大学调查发现，那些积极在网络群体中交友的人远比那些参与较少的人减肥效果显著。该调查的高级研究员也表明这种网上交友促减肥的方法大有希望获得成功。24In which column of a magazine should the text be s
18、eated?AEntertainment. BFitness.CTechnology. DMedicine.解析：选 B 推理判断题。通读全文不难看出文章主题与减肥有关，因此应该属于健康类栏目。故选 B 项。25Who would lose more weight according to the new study?APeople frequently making online friends.BNetwork users sparing time to surf the Internet.CMembers affording payments on CalorieK.DFellows r
19、egularly taking part in community activities.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “ . those who had an active hand in such online communities lost a higher percentage of their body weight compared to users who participated sparingly.”可知，那些积极在网络群体中交友的人的减肥效果远比那些参与较少的人的减肥效果显著。故选 A 项。26What can we learn from the 4th pa
20、ragraph?AScientists ought to pay for the online data they study.BResearchers can manage to know more of the users besides their names.CPeople s active online communications matter in their losing weight.DThe most active users lost 3% more of their weight than the least active ones within half a year
21、.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的 “The most active users lost more than 8 percent of their body weight”以及“participation plays a key role in weight loss”可知，网络上的积极交流对减肥很重要。故 选 C 项。27What is Amarals attitude toward online communities?AAnxious. BOptimistic.CUndoubted. DImpractical.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中阿马拉尔斯说的话“It is
22、 hopeful that this alternative approach of going online for support could work.”可知，这种网上交友促减肥的方法有希望获得成功，由此可推知他的 态度是“乐观的” 。故选 B 项。C(2018湖南省十三校重点中学联考)When people comment on the beauty of a city, besides referring to its scenic attractions, they typically focus on two other major elements: the architect
23、ure and the general layout of the streets and municipal (市政的) features. The latter aspect is the direct result of urban planning. There is archeological evidence of urban planning stretching back thousands of years in ancient Egypt and Greece. From the Greeks, the Romans adopted a gridlike design fo
24、r their cities, towns, and villages. As the Romans conquered different areas, this design spread to various parts of the world.Over millennia, various urban planning concepts have evolved, including the Garden City movement, which began at the very end of the 19th century in the United Kingdom. Init
25、iated by Sir Ebenezer Howard, the movement promoted the development of suburban cities. It has been influential in various countries, including the United States and Canada.One of the progressive cities, when it comes to engineering its urban design, is Paris. In an attempt to provide a better quali
26、ty of life for Parisians, expresident Nicolas Sarkozy proposed a development project called The Grand Paris. A major component of the project is the modernization of the transportation network in the region and the creation of an automatic metro system for Paris. In addition, it advocates the develo
27、pment of urban projects like housing and educational facilities centered around the transportation network.Nowadays, the city is also exploring methods to meet its commitment to limiting carbon emissions as outlined in the Paris Agreement. A French architectural firm has carried out a fascinating re
28、search study called Paris Smart City 2050, with the idea of changing Paris using eight types of ecofriendly towers, along with abundant vegetation and park space. One type of highrise, multiuse structure is called the honeycomb towers. The roofs of the towers will be covered with solar panels for ge
29、nerating electricity. Clearly, Paris is among the major cities that are embracing the concept of a cleaner, more natural future.语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章介 绍了城市规划的历史及巴黎的城市 计划。28Who first spread the idea of urban planning?AThe Egyptians. BThe Romans.CThe Greeks. DThe French.解析：选 B 细节理解题。由第一段的最后一句“As the Romans c
30、onquered different areas, this design spread to various parts of the world”可知，城市规划的理念最初是由罗马人传播开来的。29Why is Sir Ebenezer Howard mentioned?AHe introduced the concept of urban design to America.BHe advocated a healthy rural lifestyle.CHe helped improve Europeans life.DHe started an urban planning trend
31、.解析：选 D 推理判断题。由第二段中的 “various urban planning concepts . Initiated by Sir Ebenezer Howard .”可知，在城市发展的历史上 Sir Ebenezer Howard 提出的城市规划理念影响也很大。30What is the most important feature of The Grand Paris?AUpdating the transportation network.BReducing carbon emissions.CSetting up more schools.DBuilding more h
32、ouses.解析：选 A 细节理解题。由第三段中的 “A major component of the project is the modernization of the transportation network”可知，由法国前总统萨科齐提出的巴黎改造工程的主要部分是对交通运输系统的更新。31What can we infer from the last paragraph?AThe honeycomb towers will be mainly used to generate electricity.BParis Smart City 2050 has been outlined
33、in the Paris Agreement.CThe Paris Agreement has a great influence all over the world.DParis Smart City 2050 would turn Paris into a green city.解析：选 D 推理判断题。由最后一段的中的 “Paris Smart City 2050, with the idea of changing Paris using eight types of ecofriendly towers”以及“Paris is among the major cities that
34、 are embracing the concept of a cleaner, more natural future”可知，巴黎的 2050城市智能化工程旨在将巴黎变成一个绿色环保的城市。D(2018江西九校联考)When Andrew was born in Jiangsu, China, his father opened Panda Inn, a sitdown restaurant it Pasadena, California, serving family foods fast and hot.Andrews father had taught him to take on a
35、 new challenge only after mastering the previous one.It took ten years before Andrew felt he was ready to deal with the allAmerican challenge：the fastfood industry.The first Panda Express opened in a Southern California mall in 1983.As Pandas began to increase, Peggy, who has a PhD in electrical eng
36、ineering, gave up her career to join the company fulltime, first as president, then as CEO.Today, Peggy and Andrew share the title of chairman.They are big fans of Stephen Coveys The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a book they require all job applicants to read before their interview.“Success i
37、s a byproduct of our habits， ” says Andrew.“Were very focused on learning how to do the right things well and completely so that what all of us do actually makes an impact.” Doing the right thing includes paying more than the minimum wage and part of health care for all 17,300 employees, including p
38、arttimers.Some warned that this would cause financial problems.But not for the Panda Express.“If youre too focused on the results and try to develop shortcuts, youre going to have to pay it back later somehow， ” Andrew says.They take seriously the concept that to lead is to serve.It means helping em
39、ployees improve their livelihood and, in the process, learn to live a fuller life.In the end, Andrew says, “They are better off financially, but theyre also smarter because theyre curious and learning.They take care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.When all of us do th
40、ese things well, theres a better chance that we will treat the customers better.”语篇解读：熊猫快餐自 1983 年在美国建立第一家店以来， 发展迅速，成 为美国知名快餐店。那么熊猫快餐的经营理念是什么呢？文章 为我们作了 详细介绍。32The writer mentions Peggy, who has a PhD, in order to show that Panda Express _.Aneeded support from AmericansBwas increasing very rapidlyCne
41、eded wise leadersDattracted a lot of talented people解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的 “As Pandas began to increase, Peggy, who has a PhD in electrical engineering, gave up her career to join the company fulltime .”可知，佩姬作为一名电子工程专业 的博士，放弃了自己的事 业 ，加入到这家公司，证明熊猫快餐对高素质人才来说非常有吸引力。故 选 D 项。33We may infer from the passage
42、 that _.Afocus on doing the right things and the results will take care of themselvesBChinese food is becoming more and more popular in AmericaCPanda Express has never met with financial problemsDAndrew and Peggy are good examples of companies in the US.解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “If youre too focused on
43、the results and try to develop shortcuts, youre going to have to pay it back later somehow”可推知，做事不能太关注结果，如果坚持做正确的事情，结局自然会是理想的。故选 A 项。34Andrew and Peggy share the same idea that _.Athe habit of reading Stephen Coveys book leads to successBthey focus on the results and developing shortcutsCa good lead
44、er must be a good servant as wellDthe employees should help their customers improve their livelihood解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第五段第一句 “They take seriously the concept that to lead is to serve.”及下文的内容可知，他们两个人的共同理念是领导者也是服务者。故选 C 项。35The passage is mainly about _.APanda Expresss success in fastfood industryBthe ef
45、fect that Stephen s book has on Panda ExpressCthe challenge of the fastfood industry in the U S.DPanda Expresss philosophy of management解析：选 D 主旨大意题。纵观 全文可知，本文主要 讲述了熊猫快餐的 经营理念。故选D 项。第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)We usually dont mind when people call us by positive nicknames (绰号). _36_ But when people c
46、all us by cruel nicknames, it can be difficult to get them to stop. So what should you do?Ask your friends to give it a rest. Maybe you tripped (绊倒) over your feet a few times, and your friends started calling you klutz, thinking that you dont really mind. _37_Leave a nickname behind. Sometimes, lif
47、e gives us a chance to start fresh. _38_ If youre moving from elementary school to middle school, let your friends know that you dont want to go by your old nickname.Ignore those who call you by a nickname. If the kids calling you by a bad nickname arent your friends, you should do your best to igno
48、re them. _39_ It may be hard to pretend that it doesnt hurt, but if you get angry or obviously upset, it will just encourage them to use the nickname all the time._40_ Remember that if you have a bad nickname now, you probably wont always be stuck with it. Just look at Elvis Presley! When he first s
49、tarted singing onstage, he wiggled (摆动) his hips so much that cruel critics and the audience nicknamed him Elvis The Pelvis. He never stopped wiggling. People soon found it impossible to ignore his talent and began to call him The King of Rock himher第七句：gratefullygrateful第八句：but and; 去掉 that第九句：collectingcollected第十句：were was第二节：书面表达(满分 25 分 )(2018石家庄市教学质量检测)假定你是 Jim，上周你和家人一同到北京
