1、- 1 -Unit 4 Making the news(建议用时:30 分钟)阅读理解A(2019成都高中毕业班摸底测试)A fun way to learn about the people in the destinations you travel to around the globe is to drop into a friendly local bar off the beaten tourist track and enjoy a sip of something the region is famous for. To help you have fun, weve roun
2、ded up how to say “Cheers!” around the world.Who doesnt dream of living the good life in France? The food alone is well worth the trip since the French basically invented fine cuisine. They also invented a little golden liquid called the Champagne! Just before your first sip, look at your friends in
3、 the eyes and simply say their “cheers”: votre sant!Is it just us, or is the Italian treat called prosecco sweeping the nation by storm? Its lovely anytime: brunch, to celebrate something, or just to slowly sip while catching up with a dear friend. It originated in Italys Veneto region but is now av
4、ailable all over the world. When in Italy, the most common toast is “cin cin”, which has its origins in China. However, do not use this as a toast in Japan. It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country. If you find yourself in the land of Japan, stick with “kampai”, wh
5、ich means “cheers!”If you havent been to Irelandwhat are you waiting for? Its the friendliest place, and one of the funniest on the planet, and the pubs are full of stories, where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness. The Irish language can be a bit tricky for visitors to grasp but
6、, again, practice makes perfect. Simply say, “Slinte mhath”【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。在不同国家和地区,如何表达“干杯”体现了当地的文化和风情。本文分别介绍了在法国、意大利、日本和爱尔兰如何表达“干杯”。1What is the French way of saying “Cheers”?A votre sant B Cin cin.C Kampai. D Slinte mhath.- 2 -A 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段尾句“Just before your first sip, look at your friends in
7、 the eyes and simply say their cheers: votre sant!”可知,在法国,干杯时说“ votre sant!”,故 A项正确。2What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe Italian wine. BA toast from China.CA Japanese custom. DA French expression.B 解析:代词指代题。根据第三段第四、五句“When in Italy, the most common toast is cin cin, which
8、 has its origins in China. However, do not use this as a toast in Japan”可知,意大利常见的祝酒词是“ cin cin”,起源于中国;然而在日本,不要把这个当作祝酒词。结合该句“It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country”可知,这种起源于中国的祝酒词可能让你被赶出酒吧;据此可知,It 指代源于中国的祝酒词,故 B项正确。3What can we learn about Ireland from the text?AIt
9、 is famous for food.BIts language is simple.CIt makes perfect wine.DIt is well worth visiting.D 解析:推理判断题。根据尾段第二句“Its the friendliest place, and one of the funniest on the planet, and the pubs are full of stories, where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness”可知,爱尔兰是最友好的地方,也是世界上最有趣的地方之
10、一,酒吧里充满了故事,在那里当地人和游客聚在一起举杯畅饮。据此可以判断,爱尔兰值得一游,故 D项正确。4Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo introduce the worldfamous wine.BTo show how to make friends in bars.CTo give suggestions on drinking regionally.DTo recommend some famous travel destinations.C 解析:写作意图题。通读全文可知,本文第一段尾句“To help you have fun, wev
11、e rounded up how to say Cheers! around the world”为文章的主题句,结合全文内容可知,本文主要介绍了在不同国家和地区说“干杯”的方式;据此可以判断,本文旨在介绍在不同国家和地区如何说“干杯”,故 C项正确。B(2019长春监测二)Next time you go shopping, keep in mind that there may be hidden cameras analyzing your - 3 -habits. According to a 2015 survey of 150 managers from Computer Serv
12、ices Corporation, a quarter of British shops use facial recognition software to collect data on shopper behavior.With concerns that facerecognition cameras are kind of invasive(侵犯的), British analysis firm Hoxton Analytics has come up with a new way of measuring footfall(客流量)by filming peoples shoes.
13、 The technology can collect a large amount of personal information. “We have cameras at 50cm off the ground and they point down so they are less invasive than facial recognition,” Duncan Mann, Hoxtons officer said.As modern cities get fuller70 percent of the population will live in urban areas by 20
14、50cameras and other technologies are taking over public spaces and collecting our data. Their purpose is to keep people safe, provide efficient services and prevent disasters and crimes.But some are not happy with the cameras as far as their privacy(隐私) is concerned. “Very few of us have any real co
15、ncept of what data smart cities are gathering,” said Renate Samson.We begin giving away data as soon as we wake up. When we enter the transport system, we are giving away even more details about ourselves through smart cards, mobile phones or credit cards.Nick Millman, director at a consulting firm,
16、 thinks statistics are the key to the privacy concern. He used the example of Google Maps, which is to monitor the flow of traffic in Stockholm. He explained, “It is basically adding privacy controls to statistics so that you only see the data you need to know about” In this case, Google gets enough
17、 data to improve traffic but not so much that it shows individual journey patterns.【解题导语】 本文主要讨论了在现代生活中,人们对于个人信息以科技途径流失的状况的担忧和可能的解决方法。5What is the article mainly about?AAn introduction to collecting shoppers data.BThe concerns about giving away personal data.CThe problems caused by imbalanced distri
18、bution of population.DAn invention recording and collecting customers information.B 解析:主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“According to a 2015 survey of 150 managers from Computer Services Corporation, a quarter of British shops use - 4 -facial recognition software to collect data on shopper behavior”并结合下文内容可知,本文主要讲的是对
19、于泄露个人信息这一问题的担忧,故选 B。6The new technology invented by Hoxton Analytics _.Acan gather a lot of peoples personal data from their shoesBuses cameras fitted on the ground to collect customers dataChas improved the accuracy of facial recognition softwareDoffers a perfect solution to customers privacy conce
20、rnsA 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“With concerns that facerecognition cameras are kind of invasive(侵犯的), British analysis firm Hoxton Analytics has come up with a new way of measuring footfall(客流量)by filming peoples shoes. The technology can collect a large amount of personal information”可知,Hoxton Analytics公司所发
21、明的新技术通过分析客人的鞋子而收集他们的个人信息,故选A。7According to the author, cameras in modern cities _.Acause a huge waste of public spacesBhelp reduce the size of population in urban areasCare likely to help improve traffic conditionsDare to avoid crimes and disasters and provide efficient servicesD 解析:细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“
22、Their purpose is to keep people safe, provide efficient services and prevent disasters and crimes”可知,作者认为摄像头在现代城市应用是为了避免犯罪、灾难并提供有效服务,故选 D。8What is Renate Samsons attitude toward the rise of smart cities?AWorried. BOptimistic.CConfused. DUninterested.A 解析:观点态度题。根据第四段第一句“But some are not happy with th
23、e cameras as far as their privacy(隐私) is concerned”可推知,Renate Samson对于智能城市的增加是很担忧的,这与本段最后一句“Very few of us have any real concept of what data smart cities are gathering, said Renate Samson”呼应,故选 A。七选五(2019沈阳质量监测一)As a senior year student, you may have so many pressures coming from so many directions
24、 that you cant figure out what to do first.1_- 5 -When you have many things to do and a lot of demands on your time, you can lose sight of whats important. One of the best ways to see the big picturewhat you want out of lifeis to lay out your goals.Pressure points and how to deal with themConfused o
25、r overwhelmed2_. Discuss your concerns with a friend, parent or teacher. They may help you find solutions to your problems and worries.Dont be too hard on yourselfease up, take a break and do something you enjoy, daydream, read a book, go out with friendsanything that helps you relax.Problems, probl
26、ems, problemsrecognize your limits. Its too stressful to try to deal with all your problems at once. 3_.Goalsetting tipsIts important to remember that goals belong to younot to your parents, your teachers, or your friends. After youve set your goals, identify the skills you have to achieve those goa
27、ls. 4_, do some research. Try the library, your guidance adviser and teachers, and other people who could help you.5_. If your goal is something you no longer want, change it. Identify the barriers to getting your goals. Consider ways to overcome them. Dont get depressed by a big, longterm goalsee w
28、hat steps you can take to achieve it and set those steps down as shortterm, “doable” goals.AToo much to doBBalancing goals in lifeCGoals exist to serve youDTalk to someone you trustEIf youre not sure what skills youll needFAs long as you know what skill is important and what isntGChoose whats most u
29、rgent and set aside the rest until later【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文,主要为毕业班的学生提出了面对诸多压力时应该先做什么的建议。1B 解析:分析空处位置可知,空处应为段落小标题。下文讲的是在你有很多事情要做,并且在时间上有很多要求时,你可能不清楚什么是重要的,顾全大局的最好办法之一是设计你的目标。由此可知 B项“在生活中要平衡目标”符合语境。- 6 -2D 解析:根据空后的句子“Discuss your concerns with a friend, parent or teacher”可知,该空处表示“和你信任的人交谈”,所以选 D项。3G 解析:根
30、据空前的“recognize your limits. Its too stressful to try to deal with all your problems at once”可知,同时出现许多问题时,既然没有能力同时处理,那么应该先处理最需要处理的问题,然后再处理其他问题,所以选 G项。4E 解析:根据空后的“do some research. Try the library, your guidance adviser and teachers, and other people who could help you”可知,如果你不确定你需要的技能是什么,你可以做研究,可以泡图书馆
31、,可以试着求助于能够帮助你的人,所以选 E项。E 项中的 skills一词照应空前的 skills。5C 解析:根据空后的“If your goal is something you no longer want, change it”,如果你的目标是你不再需要的东西,你就改变它,因为目标存在的目的是为你服务的,空处与后面的句子构成因果关系,所以选 C项。短文改错(2019洛阳尖子生联考)When I was in primary school, I watched a movie about global warming. See the images of ice melting and
32、the polar bears habitat being destroyed made me disappointed. I begin to realize it was important to do what we can save the environment. I asked my mom to buy a blue recycling bin. And she immediate agreed to get it. Besides, she got for me a black one for trash. I now have a recycling bin for wast
33、e papers and plastic bottles in my room. I may be just one person, so I feel like I am making the big difference.答案:When I was in primary school, I watched a movie about global warming. SeeSeeingthe images of ice melting and the polar habitat being destroyed made me bearsbearsdisappointed. I to real
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