1、1Unit 3 Celebration课时练(一) 阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35 分钟).阅读理解A(2019安徽省知名示范高中质检)Travelworthy Destinations in Best FilmsArrival Bozeman, Montana, U. S.The years best thriller, Arrival follows a professor to a military camp in Montana, where she works to translate the language coming from alien visitors. The fi
2、lm, set in the wide landscape of Montana, connects the vastness of the universe with the natural beauty of Bozeman. Travel to Bozeman, and youre bound to feel its quietness. In this town, the wildlife of the Bridger Mountains lives alongside the constant inflow of Montana State University students.
3、With all its breathtaking landscape, Bozeman is the perfect place to do some soulsearching.Fences Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U. S.Fences tells of an AfricanAmerican father supporting his family during the civil rights movement of the 1950s. The film was shot in Pittsburgh, known for its bluecollar hi
4、story. Today it has grown into a center of progress and culture. It is home to the worlds first green convention center. On top of its environmental development, the city has worked to keep its diverse cultural heritage. Visitors can discover Pittsburghs history at the Heinz History Center and taste
5、 the Mediterranean food at Cure.Moonlight Miami, Florida, U. S.A masterpiece of selfdiscovery, Moonlight follows an AfricanAmerican boy in Miami who is trying to find his place in the world. Much of the film is set in a lowincome neighborhood north of downtown, but visitors to Miami will likely see
6、a different side of the lively city. Modern art museums and restaurants fill the inner corridors, while Miami Beach is filled with music and ocean lovers. Theres something for everyone in Miami, so enjoy the party.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了美国三个在最佳影片中出现的值得一游的地方以及这些地方的风景特色。1What makes Bozeman a travelworthy
7、destination?2AThe story of the movie Arrival.BThe peaceful landscape it has.CMontana State University.DAlien visitors.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第一部分中的“Travel to Bozeman, and youre bound to feel its quietness”及最后一句可知，博兹曼值得一游是因为它有着宁静的风景，故 B 项正确。2Pittsburgh is known for _ according to Paragraph 2.Aits diverse cul
8、tureBAfricanAmerican familiesCthe civil rights movementDbeautiful scenery解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二部分的倒数第二句可知，除了环境的发展，这个城市还保存着多元的文化遗产。据此可知，匹兹堡以其多元文化而闻名，故 A 项正确。3In the movie Moonlight, audiences will see a _ side of Miami.Amodern BpoorChitech Dluxury解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第三部分的第二句中的“Much of the film is set in a lowi
9、ncome neighborhood north of downtown”可知，这部电影大部分是在市中心北部的低收入社区拍摄的。据此可推知，观众可以通过影片看到迈阿密贫穷的一面，故 B项正确。4The author wrote the passage with the intention of _.Awriting a film reviewBintroducing some famous filmsCdescribing how the movies were shotDrecommending travelling destinations解析：选 D 目的意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介
10、绍了美国三个在最佳影片中出现的值得一游的地方以及这些地方的风景特色。据此可知，作者写作本文旨在向读者推荐值得一游的地方，故 D 项正确。B(2019成都诊断)Welcome to Glass of Venice, the number one importer and retailer of authentic Murano Glass in the US and one of the top names among Murano Glass retailers worldwide. We work directly with artisans (工匠) from Murano, Italy
11、to bring you the unique centuriesold art rooted in tradition and 3skill. Every item is handcrafted with passion using ancient techniques that made Murano glassmakers worldfamous since the 8th century. Now you neednt make a trip to Murano to own an authentic piece of art as beautiful as Venice itself
12、.At the time of massproduced products that carry no special meaning, Murano Glass gives you an opportunity to express your individuality. Every piece is unique.Murano Glass is 100% handcrafted in Venice. Be a part of the centuriesold Venetian tradition!A piece of the artisans heart and soul is captu
13、red in every Murano Glass creation. Crafting Murano Glass jewelry, vases, sculptures and other functional and decorative pieces is a complicated process from silica, minerals, water, and fire. Venetian artisans create masterpieces. The techniques they use are centuries old, and artisans have been tr
14、ained for many years in their fathers and grandfathers workshops before they can attain revered status of the true master of the craft.Murano Glass masters are not just artisans; they are artists. Ever since Murano glassmakers guild (同业公会) was established on this Venetian island in 1291, they have b
15、een innovating, seeking new methods of creating glass, and pushing forward to express new philosophies and artistic visions through glass. This made Murano Glass get its own art form, and it has been recognized at international expositions and top art museums and galleries worldwide. Today the famou
16、s glass masters working on Murano are first and foremost artists, and Glass of Venice is proud to offer artistic masterpieces from top Murano Glass workshops.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国最大的 Murano Glass 进口商和零售商及其工艺品，详细介绍了 Murano Glass 工艺品的艺术特点、工艺传承、制作原料、世界影响等。5What can we know about Murano Glass?AIt is mad
17、e by using modern machines.BEvery piece is made in the US.CEvery piece has a special style.DIt was designed in the 8th century.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第二段“At the time of massproduced products 4that carry no special meaning, Murano Glass gives you an opportunity to express your individuality. Every piece is u
18、nique”可知，每件 Murano Glass 工艺品都是独一无二的。据此可知，每件 Murano Glass 工艺品都有其独特的风格，故 C 项正确。6What were Murano Glass masters devoted to doing according to the text?AExploring ways to develop the creation of glass.BExporting Murano Glass to many foreign countries.CBuilding art museums to show the beauty of Murano Gl
19、ass.DCreating a special art form to express their philosophies of life.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第五段第一至二句可知，Murano Glass 大师不仅仅是工匠，更是艺术家；他们一直在创新，寻求新的方法来创造玻璃工艺品。故 A 项正确。7What is the authors attitude to Murano Glass masters works?ACritical. BAdmirable.CCautious. DAggressive.解析：选 B 观点态度题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了美国最大的 Murano
20、 Glass进口商和零售商及其工艺品。结合文章尾句可知，今天，在 Murano 工作的著名的玻璃大师们首先是艺术家，而 Glass of Venice 则以提供顶级的 Murano Glass 制作厂制作的工艺品而自豪。据此可以判断，作者认为 Murano Glass 大师们的作品令人钦佩，故 B 项正确。C(2019东北三省四市模拟)“BANG！” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and me on the other sid
21、e.We were both in great anger. “Never set foot in this house again！” Father stormed. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out and ran along the street. I wandered aimlessly.A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I had seen my childhood from another space: happ
22、y and carefree.But now . I dont know whether it is because I have grown up or because Father is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. It feels like there was an iron door between us.My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people on the stree
23、ts, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the highrise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.I thought to myself: “Is Father waiting for me, or is he still angry with 5me？”In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, Father was throwing away
24、 some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.All the lights were off except Fathers.Father was always like this. Maybe he didnt know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any mom
25、ents of regret.This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.The light was still on. With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had never been. At last, I decided to open the door. As I opened the door, tears ran d
26、own my cheeks. I realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love its second to none.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。 “我”和父亲发生争执，父亲对“我”发脾气说不让“我”再踏进家门。夜晚“我”在大街上徘徊，当“我”走到家楼下时，看到家里的灯始终亮着，“我”终于鼓起勇气，打开了家门8Which of the following can replace the underlined word in Paragraph 2?AShouted in
27、 relief. BBurst into anger.CBurst out crying. DFell into sadness.解析：选 B 词义猜测题。根据第二段第一至二句“We were both in great anger. Never set foot in this house again！ Father stormed”可知，我们都很愤怒，父亲对“我”怒吼道：“你再也不要踏进这所房子。 ”据此可以判断，画线词意为“怒吼” ，故 B 项正确。9What does the “iron door between us” actually refer to?ATheir misunde
28、rstandings.BTheir different characters.CTheir ways of thinking.DThe fathers rudeness.解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第四段可知， “我”不知道是因为“我”长大了，还是因为父亲老了；我们的思维方式不同；我们之间好像有一扇铁门。结合文章最后一段倒数第二句“I realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all”可知， “我”意识到， “我”想象中的那扇铁门根本就不存在。据此可以判断，文中提及的“铁门”是指“我
29、”和父亲之间的误会，故 A 项正确。10In the authors eyes, which of the following can be used to describe 6his father?AInconsiderate. BIndifferent.CStubborn. DUninterested.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二句“He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature”可知，在“我”看来，长期以来，父亲一直是一个
30、领导者，告诉别人该做什么已经成为他的天性；结合第二段所描述的父亲不让“我”再踏进家门以及倒数第三段第三句“After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret”可以判断，在“我”看来，父亲是个固执的人，故 C 项正确。11What actually contributed to the opening of the door in the end?AThe sons giving in to his father.BThe regret undertaken by the son.CThe affect
31、ion between the father and the son.DThe light that was on until late in the night.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“The light was still on”可知，夜深了，父亲仍然开着灯；结合文章最后一句“Love its second to none”可以判断，是父子之间的爱最后促使“我”打开了门，故 C 项正确。DWhen I was in the fifth grade and Mr. Gardner asked a question, my hand would shoot up with
32、 great enthusiasm. After giving me a few chances, he would try to give other students a chance. My hand, though, would remain in the air, and after some time, Id start waving it around. Then, there was the time when I entered drumming classes. But all we were allowed to do in the first class was pra
33、ctise one beat over and over again. I never went back.I would have done terribly in the Stanford Marshmallow (果浆软糖) Experiment. In this classic study, researchers gave children a choice between one marshmallow right away and two later. The results showed that those who could wait 15 minutes ended up
34、 scoring 210 points higher on the SAT, an examination that American high school students take before they go to college.So clearly, delaying gratification or bearing up under pain has its benefits. It needs patience. Patience keeps us from being stuck to ideas formed previously, and helps us let go
35、of our strong interest in outcomes. We come to accept that we dont always or immediately know what is best, and learn to recognize that our reality is in constant changes. Patience improves our 7understanding of deeper truths and helps us expand our views.The journey of patience is rooted in knowing
36、 that our present reality will finally give way to changes. But changes wont always happen when we think they should, and patience with ourselves comes from accepting that there are things we can control and things we cant. And though we must make great efforts to keep pushing the boundaries of our
37、awareness and to improve our ability to rest comfortably in the present moment, how fast we develop isnt up to us.That same fifth grader who couldnt wait to speak out answers now sees the importance of meeting questions with a heart of patience.语篇解读：本文是夹叙夹议文。作者结合自己的经历说明了耐心的重要性。12Why did the author w
38、ave his hand in class?ATo entertain himself.BTo show his impatience.CTo give other students a chance.DTo let others know he was clever.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，作者不停地挥舞手臂是因为举了一段时间手后，老师还不让他回答问题，他这样做是因为不耐烦了。13Whats the purpose of the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment?ATo test childrens concentration levels.B
39、To test how children like marshmallows.CTo test patience and its potential advantages.DTo test the bond between patience and desire.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The results showed that those who could wait 15 minutes ended up scoring 210 points higher on the SAT, an examination that American high school stu
40、dents take before they go to college”可知，这个果浆软糖实验的目的是为了测试耐心在孩子们的后期智力发展中可能存在的优势。14Which of the following can replace the underlined word “gratification” in Paragraph 3?AProgress. BPatience.CJudgement. DSatisfaction.解析：选 D 词义猜测题。根据该词前的 delaying 可知，该词的意思与第二段中的“In this classic study, researchers gave chi
41、ldren a choice between one marshmallow right away and two later”有关，根据该句可知，延迟的是满足感，故8gratification 的意思与 satisfaction 相近。15What is the main reason for people to have patience according to the text?APresent reality.BConstant changes.CA lack of selfcontrol.DA strong interest in outcomes.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第
42、三段中的“learn to recognize that our reality is in constant changes”和倒数第二段中的“The journey of patience is rooted in knowing that our present reality will finally give way to changes”可知，不断变化是我们需要有耐心的原因。.阅读七选五(2019惠州调研)Last week the electricity in my flat went out. _16_ My typical evening is spent watching
43、TV and scrolling (滚动) through social media. That night this wasnt possible. My roommate and I werent prepared with candles and matches. We just rely on electricity.So for me it was an early night. _17_ That night, losing our electricity felt like losing a basic necessity, as basic as running water.
44、But really, electricity is a luxury that weve grown to take for granted. I use electricity all the time, even when its not really necessary. _18_ And as Im writing this, I have my lights on, even in the middle of the day when I dont really need them._19_ It contributes to global warming. It is harmi
45、ng our environment and we need to do what we can to stop it. Not only that, but if we continue to use the same large amount of energy, we will soon run out of it.How would we survive in a world without electricity? Our daily lives go around it. We wouldnt be able to function. _20_ So, shouldnt we st
46、art preparing for it now? Cutting down on our use of electricity would save energy resources so that they could last for longer. And if everyone does it, we can make a big difference.AYet we know one day we will run out of it.BOur overuse of electricity is a big problem.CThis left me in complete dar
47、kness the whole night.DIt is a real problem to cut down on the use of electricity.9EI know for sure I could cut down on my use of electricity.FI couldnt help but think, do we rely too much on electricity?GI turn on the TV in the background even when Im not watching it. 语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。上周的停电对“我”的生活造成
48、了很大影响，让“我”意识到珍惜电力资源的重要意义。过度用电会导致全球变暖，从而对环境有害，所以在不必要用电时我们应当节约用电。16解析：选 C 根据空处所在的位置可知，该句承上启下；由空处前一句及该段倒数第二句可知，上个星期“我”的公寓停电了，室友和“我”都没有准备蜡烛和火柴；据此可知，这导致“我”整个晚上都在黑暗中度过，故 C 项正确。17解析：选 F 根据第一段最后一句可知，我们只能依靠电，结合空处后一句可知，断电就如失去了水这一基本的生活必需品一样；据此可以判断，在遭遇断电后， “我”禁不住想到，我们是不是太依赖电了，故 F 项正确。18解析：选 G 根据空处前一句可知， “我”一直用电
49、，即使在没有必要时；据此可以判断，空处具体陈述“我”浪费电的不良习惯，故 G 项符合语境。19解析：选 B 根据上文提到的“我”浪费的不良习惯，结合该段第二、三句可推知，过度用电导致了全球变暖，对我们的环境有害。据此可知，该段主要陈述过度用电这一问题，故 B 项正确。20解析：选 A 根据空处后两句可知，减少用电将节约能源，这样电力资源就能供我们使用更长时间；据此可推知，空处说明我们必须节约用电的原因：然而终有一天我们将用完电力资源，故 A 项正确。课时练(二) 语言知识运用组块专练练准度(限时：30 分钟).完形填空(2019洛阳第一次统考)I never expected to go to the University of Michigan. I grew up in a small Midwest town where college wasnt _1_ by any means
