1、1Unit 4 Helping people around the world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)A(2018张家界模拟)Planning to go to a gym? If you are one of those who have spent many days planning to join a gym or to attend it regularly, then why not choose some home exercises? Here are some home e
2、xercises without equipment.Jumping jacksThis one is the best home workout without weights, which is a great exercise that will work your hands and legs. Perform this exercise by standing with your feet placed together and arms at your sides. Now tuck in your abs (收腹) and jump by bending your knees.
3、At the same time, move your feet apart as much as you can and raise your hands to bring into line with your shoulders. While you come back you must be in a starting position, feet together, hands at sides and knees bent. You must land on your heels and again jump. JoggingJogging is one of the best h
4、ome exercises without weights. You dont need to have a lawn or jogging track at home to perform this exercise. There are many benefits of jogging. It will work your entire legs. Moreover, it is a classic cardiovascular (心血管的) workout. Make sure you wear jogging footwear even if you are jogging at ho
5、me to avoid any stress on your feet. Also, you can gradually increase the jogging time and speed.Rotating (旋转) exerciseStart by rotating your wrists, clockwise (顺时针方向地) and anticlockwise. Now, alternately rotate your feet in the same fashion. Now place both your hands on the shoulders and start rota
6、ting your shoulders clockwise and anticlockwise. Place an exercise mat and lie flat on your back. Now lift your left leg and rotate it clockwise; do not bend your knees. Now rest the left leg, lift your right leg and rotate it anticlockwise. It is necessary to set a perfect mood for exercise which w
7、ill help you 2stick to the exercise routine and excitement. Make sure you wear proper exercise clothes to perform the workout with ease. Also, putting on your favorite music will make your exercise session more lively. If you get bored with exercises, just dance, after all its also one of the best h
8、ome exercises.语篇解读：本文介绍了几种在家锻炼的方法及具体步骤。21While jogging at home, you _.Amay exercise your body entirelyBhad better choose a pair of proper shoesCshould find a space as the jogging track firstDmust stick to a fixed time and speed解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据 Jogging 部分的第六句“Make sure you wear jogging footwear even i
9、f you are jogging at home to avoid any stress on your feet.”可知，在家中慢跑时也要确保穿慢跑鞋，以免给脚施加压力。故选 B 项。22What is the right order of your body parts to move during rotating exercise?AHandslegsbacklegs.BWristshandsfeetshoulders.CWristsfeetshoulderslegs.DHandsshoulderskneeslegs.解析：选 C 细节理解题。由 Rotating exercise
10、部分的 “Start by rotating your wrists . Now, alternately rotate your feet . and start rotating your shoulders . Now lift your left leg”可知，顺序为手腕、脚、肩、腿，故选 C 项。23To carry out home exercises continuously, you need _.Aa good mood and atmosphereBa good coachCa professional teacherDa good timer解析：选 A 细节理解题。由最
11、后一段中的“It is necessary to set a perfect mood for exercise . Make sure you wear proper exercise clothes . putting on your favorite music .”可知，坚持在家锻炼需要好的情绪和气氛，故选 A 项。BThe English have a difficult and, generally speaking, dysfunctional (怪异的) relationship with clothes.Their main problem is that they have
12、 a desperate need for rules, and are unable to get along without them.This helps to explain why 3they have an international reputation for dressing in general very badly, but with specific areas of excellence, such as highclass mens suits, ceremonial costumes, and innovative (革新的) street fashion.In
13、other words, we English dress best when we are “in uniform”You may be surprised that I am including “innovative street fashion” in the category of the uniform.Surely the parrothaired punks (朋克摇滚乐迷) or the Victorian vampire goths are being original, not following rules？Its true that they all look dif
14、ferent and eccentric (古怪的 ) but in fact they all look eccentric exactly in the same way.They are wearing a uniform.The only truly eccentric dresser in this country is the Queen, who pays no attention to fashion and continues to wear what she likes, a kind of 1950s fashion, with no regard for anyone
15、elses opinion.However, it is true that the styles invented by young English people are much more eccentric than any other nations street fashion.We may not be individually eccentric, apart from the Queen, but we have a sort of collective eccentricity, and we appreciate originality in dress even if w
16、e do not individually have it.Another “rule” of behavior I had discovered was that it is very important for the English not to take themselves too seriously, to be able to laugh at themselves.However, it is well known that most teenagers tend to take themselves a bit too seriously.The goths, in thei
17、r scary black costumes, certainly look as if they are taking themselves seriously. But when I got into conversation with them, I discovered that they too had a sense of humor.I was once chatting to a goth in the full vampire costume with a white face, deep purple lipstick, and black parrothair.I saw
18、 he was also wearing a Tshirt with “Goth” “Why are you wearing that？”I asked.“In case you dont realize Im a goth， ” he answered, pretending to be serious.We both burst out laughing.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了英国人是如何着装的。24What can we know about the English people?AThey need rules to dress well.BThey are in need of u
19、niforms.CThey are creative in general.DThey lead the world trend.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句“Their main problem is that they 4have a desperate need for rules, and are unable to get along without them”可知，英国人需要了解如何穿得优雅和得体，他们需要这方面的规则，故选 A。25Who is individually eccentric in dressing?AA highclass man. BA parr
20、othaired punk.CThe Queen. DThe fashion innovator.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The only truly eccentric dresser in this country is the Queen, who pays no attention to fashion and continues to wear what she likes, a kind of 1950s fashion, with no regard for anyone elses opinion”可知，女王穿着古怪，故选 C。26Which of the f
21、ollowing can best describe the goths?AThey dress badly.BThey dress in an amusing way.CThey are unable to laugh at the way they dress.DThey are less fashionable than the other English people.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Its true that they all look different and eccentric (古怪的)”和最后一段的内容可推知，那些哥特摇滚乐爱好者的穿着很好笑，故选
22、 B。27What may be the best title for the text?AHow the English DressBHow the English Admire FashionCWhy the English Like UniformsDWhy the English Are Eccentric in Dress解析：选 A 标题归纳题。根据第一段的第一句“The English have a difficult and, generally speaking, dysfunctional (怪异的) relationship with clothes”和全文的整体内容可推
23、知，本文主要讲的是英国人是如何着装的，故选 A。CHow much empathy (共鸣) do you feel toward other people? If you saw someone fall off their bike in traffic, would you stop and help, or just walk away? Many people would give in to coldness, go about their business and just do nothing. So it was a big surprise when about 100 b
24、ystanders got together recently to move a bus in East London to help a cyclist trapped under it. A video of the incident went viral on social media.According to Zoheb, a driver who stopped his car to take part in the rescue, about five people gathered to move the bus. He says, “There was no chance w
25、e 5could do it; it was more an invitation for other people to help, really.”The_initiative_(主动能力)_paid_off. Diners from nearby restaurants joined in. There wasnt much coordination but it didnt take long to develop a collective understanding of what the objective was.Spontaneous (自发的) cooperation amo
26、ng strangers doesnt happen often. People in a crowd are not sure what to do they dont have a plan. Its one of the reasons why bystanders often do nothing, according to Dr.Mark Levine, professor of social psychology at Exeter University in Britain. “The presence of others can prevent you from helping
27、， ” he says.“The key to positive group behavior， ” Levine explains, “is building a sense of shared identity.” Action has to be decided quickly, Levine says. “The longer you leave it, the harder it is to make a decision. Then you kind of think Well, actually I probably couldnt have done anything anyw
28、ay.”But the people who took the initiative like Zoheb might make a difference. The cyclist ended up in hospital and the images of the collective effort might inspire others to more acts of unity.语篇解读：本文由一则路人齐心救助被困自行车骑手的新闻故事引发思考，为什么大多数人在面对事故时选择冷漠和旁观？由此鼓励更多的人站出来采取行动。28Which of the following is TRUE wh
29、en the incident happened in Paragraph 1?AFew people paid attention to this.BMany bystanders chose to do nothing.CA number of people stopped to help.DMany people felt little empathy to the incident.解析：选 C 细节理解题。由第一段第四句“. about 100 bystanders got together recently to move a bus in East London to help
30、a cyclist trapped under it.”可知，很多路人停下来主动为被困者提供帮助。故选 C 项。29What does the writer mean by saying “The initiative paid off.” in Paragraph 3?AMany people received an invitation to help.BPeople lack the sense of coordination.CMore people gathered to give a hand.DMany people just went about their own busin
31、ess.解析：选 C 句意理解题。由第二段中的“There was no chance we could do it .”6和第三段第二句“Diners from nearby restaurants joined in.”可知，最初上前帮忙的人手是不够的，但他们的主动行为发挥了作用，附近更多的人陆续加入到帮忙的队伍中来。pay off 意为“取得成功；奏效” 。30What should people do when such an incident happens according to Levine?AWait for others to offer help first.BCall
32、on everybody present to take action.CLeave the problem to professional rescuers.DBuild a sense of shared identity and act quickly.解析：选 D 细节理解题。由第五段中的“The key to positive group behavior， Levine explains, is building a sense of shared identity. Action has to be decided quickly .”可知，莱文建议大家要有共同的责任意识并立即采
33、取行动。故选 D 项。31What can be learned from the text?ACollective effort is inspiring.BThe cyclist fully recovered soon.CThe sense of shared identity makes no difference.DIts impossible for strangers to cooperate.解析：选 A 推理判断题。由最后一段第二句中的“the images of the collective effort might inspire others to more acts
34、of unity”可知，类似这样的共同努力会激励更多的人参与到这样的事件中来。故选 A 项。由“The cyclist ended up in hospital”可知，被困者住院而非康复，故排除 B 项；C 项中的 makes no difference 与文中最后一段的“make a difference”意思相反，故排除。D(2018昆明模拟)Giant kites could supply green energy without the need for taxpayerfunded subsidies (津贴) within years. Kite Power Solutions e
35、xpects to open the UK.s first kite power plant in March 2017 in Scotland. It hopes to roll out the technology onshore and at sea, building systems with the capacity to produce “hundreds of megawatts” of power within the decade. The company believes the technology could reduce the cost of wind energy
36、. And it predicted that kite power would cost so little that developing countries would be more likely to use it to free themselves off polluting carbonheavy energy sources. A spokesman Ainsworth for Kite Power Solutions said the technology could decrease the cost of offshore wind energy, meeting th
37、e need for governments efforts to 7reduce carbon emissions. He said the technology was easy to fix and maintain, meaning it could be used in deep water, on floating structures far from shore. “If we do that, it opens up a global deep water offshore wind market， ” he said.The technology could control
38、 rising CO2 emissions in the developing world, where the need to save money forces people to resort to polluting technologies such as diesel. The company has tested the technology on a small scale in Essex and will move its headquarters to Glasgow to prepare for next years launch. It has won plannin
39、g permission for a 500 KW demonstration system.The UK.s green energy trade body, RenewableU.K., welcomed the technology but warned it was not a_silver_bullet. The deputy chief executive Maf Smith said， “This is an ambitious project to develop wind power at extraordinary heights and it shows the leve
40、l of new ideas within the renewable industry. Kite power is at an early stage of development and it will take time to see how the technology progresses. Anyway, we will need a wide range of energy sources in the future to meet our needs in an environmentally friendly way.”语篇解读：本文主要介绍了风筝发电这项新技术的优势，即成
41、本低、易于安装和维护等，但有人提出相反观点。所以依靠风筝发电技术解决我们的能源需求问题仍有很长的路要走。32What is the most important advantage of kite power?AIts low costs. BIts high qualities.CIts great usefulness. DIts wide using areas.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后两句“The company believes the technology could reduce the cost of wind energy. And it predicte
42、d that kite power would cost so little that .”可知，风筝发电最重要的优点是成本低。故选 A项。33In the eyes of Ainsworth, his companys technology _.Awill solve the problem of air pollutionBcan be convenient and powerful to useCwill change how people explore the oceanDcan deal with the shortage of water worldwide解析：选 B 推理判断
43、题。根据文章第二段中的“He said the technology was easy to fix and maintain, meaning it could be used in deep water, on floating structures far from shore. If we do that, it opens up a global deep water 8offshore wind market， he said.”可知，这项技术易于安装和维护，如果真的那么做，这会开拓出一个新市场。由此可知，安斯沃思认为这项技术便于使用且效能很高。故选 B项。 34The under
44、lined phrase “a silver bullet” probably means that using this technology to meet our needs is not _.Ascientific BcomplicatedCsimple Dtraditional解析：选 C 词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段中的“welcomed the technology”可知，英国可再生能源协会表示欢迎这项新技术，but 表转折，再结合该组织的副首席执行官玛夫史密斯所说的话“Kite power is at an early stage of development and it w
45、ill take time to see how the technology progresses.”可知，风筝发电尚处于早期，看到这项技术如何进展还需很长一段时间。由此可推测，was not a silver bullet 在此表示要想运用这项技术解决我们对能源的需求问题并不是一件简单的事情。故选 C 项。35What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo argue for cleaner energies.BTo inform a new way to get energy.CTo advertise a great energy
46、 company.DTo compare different energy resources.解析：选 B 写作目的题。本文主要介绍了风筝发电技术的优势、发展及前景等，其目的主要是向读者介绍一种获取能源的新方式。故选 B 项。第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and make it shine brightly? _36_ Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products.Clean the toilet
47、with Coke. Its amazing how powerful Coke might be as a toilet cleaner. _37_ Youll save your health by not consuming chemicals that Coke contains and save money by not purchasing professional cleaners. Pour some cola over the stains and leave it all for a few hours. Then let water wash the toilet!Rem
48、ove water stains with orange peels. Youve just eaten an orange. _38_ Do not throw away those orange peels. You can use the skins to clean stainless steel. Your appliances will shine again after you rub (擦) them with the skins. The peels can easily make those stubborn stains disappear in a second.Use
49、 banana peels to polish leather furniture. Experts claim that banana peels are great for polishing leather sofas and armchairs. Banana skins are 9rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task. _39_ Afterwards, remove the leftover with a cloth. This trick is simple and cheap. Use it if you want your leather furniture to look brand new again._40_ Why would you want to buy one when you can make your
