2020人教版英語高考一輪復(fù)習(xí)：課時提升作業(yè)二十九選修6Unit4

1、-1 -溫馨提示:此套題為 WordWord 版，請按住 Ctrl,Ctrl,滑動鼠標滾軸，調(diào)節(jié)合適的觀看 比例，答案解析附后。關(guān)閉WordWord 文檔返回原板塊。課時提升作業(yè)二十九選修 6 Unit 4 Global warming（限時 35 分鐘）I閱讀理解AIn the dry Namib Desert on the west coast of Africa, one type of beetle has found a specialway of surviving. When the morning arrives, the Namib Beetle collects water

2、 drops on itsbumpy（起伏不平的）back, then lets the water roll down into its mouth, allowing it to drink in anarea without flowing water.Shreera ng Chhatre wan ts to use what n ature has developed to help the world poor.Chhatre is an engin eer at MIT who works on fog harvest ing, the equipme nt that, like

3、thebeetle, attracts water drops. This way, poor villagers could collect clea n water n ear theirhomes, in stead of spe nding hours carry ing water from dista nt wells or rivers.Access to water is a serious global issue. According to the World Health Orga ni zati onand UNICEF, n early 900 millio n pe

4、ople worldwide live without safe drinking water. The burdenof finding and transporting water falls heavily on women and children. “As a middleclassperson, I think it s terrible that the poorhave to spe nd hours a day walk ing just to obta in a basic n ecessity,-2 -A fog-harvesti ng mach ine con sist

5、s of a fen ce-like mesh pan el 柵欄狀面板）, whichattracts drops, conn ected to containers into which water falls. Chhatre has improved thematerials used in these machines. He is continuing his work at MIT Sloa n and the Legatur nCen ter in order to develop a workable bus in ess pla n for appl ying fog-ha

6、rvesti ng machi nes.In terest in fog harvesti ng dates back to the 1990s, and has in creased si nce newresearch on the Namib Beetle became famous in 2001. A few tech no logists saw potential inthe concept for people. One Canadian charitable organization, FogQuest, has tested projectsin Chile and Gua

7、temala.But fog harvesti ng remai ns in its childhood, tech no logically and commercially, asChhatre readily recognizes. “t still faces some open problems,” “heusays.it s a work in progress.” Aftewater that fills our rivers and lakes comesfrom air.【文章大意】本文通過介紹納米比甲蟲來向人們警示獲取水資源是全球性問題，同時介紹科學(xué)家將利用采霧技術(shù)來獲取水

8、資源。1. Which of the following is TRUE of Shreerang Chhatre?A. He is an Africa n engin eer.B. He is researchi ng on the Namib Beetle.C. He has made the first fog-harvesting machines to use.D. He is trying to put fog-harvesting machines to use.【解析】選 D。細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段 Chhatre is an engineer at MIT who works

9、 on fogharvesting, the equipment that, like the beetle, attracts water drops.意為- 3 -查哈特是麻省理工學(xué)院的一名工程師 , 從事霧收集工作 , 這種設(shè)備就像甲蟲一 樣吸引水滴。2. Why is Namib Beetle mentioned in the passage?A. To describe the severe conditions in Namib Desert.B. To introduce the diversity of species in Namib Desert.C. To inform

10、how animal nature can be used to benefit people.D. To raise the awareness of accessing to clean drinking water in poor areas.【解析】 選 C。 細節(jié)理解題。 根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段 Interest in fog harvesting dates back to the 1990s,and has increased since new research on the Namib Beetle became famous in 2001. 可知, 人們對“采霧”的興趣可以追溯到

11、 20 世紀 90 年代, 自 2001 年關(guān)于 “納米比甲蟲 ”的新研究開始以來 , 人們對采霧的興趣有所增加。 再由第二 段 ShreerangChhatre wants to use whatnature has developed to help the world s poor.可知，Shreera ng Chhatre 想利用自然發(fā)展的東西來幫助世界上的窮人。3. The underlined word“It ” in the last paragra_p_h_r_e_fe_r_s_t_o.A. UNICEFB. the beetleC. fog harvestingD. a Ca

12、nadian charitable organization【解析】 選 C。推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段 But fog harvesting remains in its childhood,technologically and commercially, as Chhatre readily recognizes. “It still faces some openproblems, 可知正如查”哈特輕而易舉就認識到的那樣 , 在技 術(shù)和商業(yè)層面上 , 采霧技術(shù)仍然存在問題。4. The author s main purpose in writing the tex_t_is_to_ .

13、- 4 -A. stress the importance of saving waterB. show the Namib Beetle s special way of survivingC. introduce a new machine for collecting water from airD. inform people of the serious water problem in Africa【解析】選 C。主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第二段 Shreerang Chhatre wants to use what works onfog harvesting, the equipme

14、nt that, like the beetle, attracts water drops.可知史瑞爾昂查哈特想利用自然發(fā)展的東西來幫助世界上的窮人。查哈特是麻 省理工學(xué)院的一名工程師 , 從事采霧工作 , 這種設(shè)備就像甲蟲一樣吸收水滴。知識拓展】 難句解讀A fog-harvesti ng mach ine con sists of a fen ce-like mesh pan el 柵欄狀面板）, which attractsdrops, connected to containers into which water falls.譯文: 采霧機器由收集水滴的柵欄狀面板組成 , 該面板連

15、接到水流入的容器中。分析：本句中 which attracts drops定語從句,禾口 connected to containers into which water falls非謂語結(jié)構(gòu)同時修飾 a fence-like mesh pane。BThe media has negative effects on the physical and psychological well-being of society.People spending hours in front of a television or surfing the Internet experience eye pr

16、oblems.Lack of physical activity leads to obesity problems. The media influences public opinions andimpacts the choices that people make. The media has led to a general opinion that thin is inand fat is out. This makes the overweight feel out of place. They are ready to starve themselvesnature has d

17、eveloped to help the worldChhastrpeoiosr.an engineer atMIT who- 5 -to lose weight, which has led to increasing cases of eating disorders.-6 -The media has, in its own way, changed people outlook on life. It is the in terface（界面）through which millio ns look at the world outside. The media claims to d

18、escribe the“ today ”ut not all types of media show the truth. With the intention of stressing their points orgrabbing greater attention from the masses, the media exaggerates 夸 大）thi ngs to a certa indegree. Not every one is able to filter out that element. Most believe everything to be real,especia

19、lly kids and teen agers.Media sources are so many in number and all of them so convincingly make their pointsthat it is hard to distinguish between right and wrong. Thus while a certain amount of exposureto the media is essential for introducing ourselves to the world outside, excessive exposure,unc

20、on trolled accessa nd belief without thought won tead us any where. They will only makethe n egative effects of the media more obvious.Media descriptions give rise to stereotypes, affecting your mindset. Advertiseme nts carrysublimi nal（潛意識的messages in flue ncing buyers psychology,or carry direct me

21、ssages that bear a n egative in flue nee It s not possible to protect yourselfcompletely from the effects of the media, even if you limit the exposure. And there are so manythings you see around you, without choosing to watch them. The only way to protect yourselffrom them is to not allow them to in

22、 flue nce you.Don t take media descripti ons at their word.D on t believe in them without thi nki ng. Thinktwice before following or falling for anything.【文章大意】媒體為了達到某一目的，往往會誤導(dǎo)人們，其負面影響很大，因此- 7 -人們對媒體所傳達的信息要進行理智的思考和判斷 , 絕不能盲目相信。5. How does the media affect people s health?C. It makes people addicted

23、to junk food.【解析】選 A 。細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的 “ The media influences publiocpinions andimpacts the choices that people make. The media has led to a general opinion that thin isin and fat is out. . . 可知 , 媒體影響公”眾的觀點以及人們所做出的選擇 , 媒體導(dǎo)致公眾認為 “瘦是時尚 , 胖是落伍 ”,這使得肥胖的人覺得自己格格不入,于是他們準備餓肚子來減肥 , 從而導(dǎo)致飲食紊亂。由此可知 , 媒體會使人們形成 有關(guān)美

24、的錯誤觀念。故選 A 。6. Which word can replace the underlined part“filter out” in Paragraph 2?A. Accept.B. Convey.C. Remove.D. Interpret.【解析】選 C。詞義猜測題。根據(jù)第二段中的“ With the intention of stressing theirpoints or grabbing greater attention from the masses, the media exaggerates things to acertain degree. ”和 “ Most

25、believe everything to be real, especially kids and teenagers. ”可知，為了強調(diào)他們的觀點或是吸引大眾更多的關(guān)注，媒體會在一定 程度上夸大事物 , 而不是每個人都能夠過濾掉 “夸張 ”這種因素的影響。 大部分人 認為一切都是真的 , 尤其是孩子和青少年。 由此可推知畫線部分的意思是 “過濾 掉, 去除”,與 removeA. It misshapes peoples concept of beauty.B. It disturbs peoples sleeping routines.D. It raises peoples aware

26、ness of exercise.- 8 -的意思相近。故選 C。7. What message does the author convey in Paragraph 3?A. More haste, less speed.B. Every coin has two sides.C. A watched pot never boils.D. Learn to walk before you run.【解析】 選 B。推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段中的 “while a certain amount of exposureto the media is essential for introducin

27、g ourselves to the world outside, excessiveexposure, uncontrolled accessand belief without thought wonltead us anywhere. Theywill only make the negative effects of the media more obvious. 可知, 適度接 觸媒體對我們了解外面的世界是完全必要的 , 但過多的、毫無節(jié)制的接觸對我們 則無益處 , 會對我們產(chǎn)生消極的影響。由此可知 , B 項“事物都有兩面性 ”符合題8. What does the author

28、advise people to do in the last paragraph?A. Limit their exposure to the media.B. Don t be too curious about things around.C. Develop their self-confidence and self-control.D. Use their own judgment properly in face of the media.【解析】選 D。推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“The only way to protect yourselffrom them is to

29、not allow them to influence you.Don t take media descriptions at- 9 -their word. Don t believe in them without thinking. Think twice before following or fallingfor anything. 可知”, 作者建議人們不要被媒體的描述欺騙 , 不要盲目相 信媒體所報道的 ,要有自己的判斷 , 也就是說人們在媒體 （信息）面前, 要恰當(dāng)運 用自己的判斷力。故選 D。【知識拓展】詞匯積累1. obesityn.肥胖2. psychological

30、adj.心理的3. n egativeadj.消極的4. impact n.影響 v.對. 產(chǎn)生影響5. filter v.過濾6. exaggerate v.夸大7. intentionn.目的；意圖8. essential adj. 本質(zhì)的；必要的9. excessive adj. 過度的n.完形填空It is 1971. Sally with Josh and Martin, her two brothers, discovers a massivewhale stranded （擱淺）on the beach near their home. The three children _1

31、 theirsweaters into the cold sea water and rush back to wet the 2 animal. Realizing theurgency, Josh runs for help and people gather to 3. Though theydo all they can, it becomes clear that their efforts are 4. Sitt ing by the whale,Sally tells him he 5 s and beautiful, and that she will 6 him no mat

32、ter what happensnext. As Sally talks to him, the animal lets out“ a7deepkethe wind off the ocean” and dies.The Stranded Whale is a 8 book for children carrying a（n）9 lifeless on about accepti ng the 10 of one s power.Master storyteller Yolen and illustrator （插畫家）Cataldo have 11 an honestpicture of h

33、uman weakness that is moving. Yolen 12 sets her story in-8 -12 -1971, when the lack of cell phones would delay the 13 of both helpers andbroadcasters. This adds to the 14 becauseso much time is lost. Cataldo s paintings 15gentle and soft colors, providing vast 16 views andconveying the children s he

34、lplessness.The ending is 17 . Sally expresses the irony to herself whe n 18 with a medal by the communi ty. “ So, the whale died and we were heroes. 19 they have made great efforts to rescuethe whale, Sally and her brothers learn that not all living creatures can be saved. This is animportant truth

35、for 20 .【文章大意】1971 年，Sally, Josh 還有 Mart in 三個孩子發(fā)現(xiàn)在他們家附近的海灘 上有一條巨大的鯨魚擱淺了。盡管他們盡力去營救，但他們的努力還是徒勞的。1. A. squeezeB. dipC. throwD. dive【解析】選 B。詞義辨析題。squeeze 擠,壓榨；dip 浸；throw 扔；dive 潛水。 句意：這三個孩子想用浸了海水的毛衣來拯救擱淺的鯨魚。故選B。2. A. dan gerousB. desertedC. dyingD. deadly【解析】選 C。邏輯推理題。分析語境可知鯨魚由于擱淺快死了，故選 C。3. A. resp o

36、ndB. fightC. wit nessD. charge【解析】選 A。詞義辨析題。respond 回復(fù);fight 斗爭;witness 目擊,見證;charge 收費。句意：意識到事情的緊急性，Josh 跑去尋求幫助，很快人們聚在一起想辦 法。故選 A。4. A. worthwhileB. i n vainC. at loss- 13 -D. awarded【解析】選 B。邏輯推理題。根據(jù) though 引導(dǎo)的從句可知他們的努力并沒有成 功。句意 : 雖然他們做了他們所能夠做的一切 , 但很顯然他們的努力是徒勞的。 故選 B。5. A. patientB. considerateC.

37、strongD. cautious【解析】選 C。詞義辨析題。patie nt 耐心的；con siderate 體貼的；stro ng 強壯的；cautious小心的，謹慎的。句意：坐在鯨魚邊，Sally 對它說 你強壯又美麗?！狈?析可知 Sally 想安慰擱淺的鯨魚，所以說他是強壯的。故選 C。6.A. saveB. pityC. understandD. miss【解析】選 D。邏輯推理題。句意：不管接下來發(fā)生什么，她都會想念他的。分 析可知 Sally也知道可能無法拯救鯨魚 , 心里已經(jīng)做好了鯨魚會死的準備 , 所以 說不管怎樣都會想念他。故選 D。7. A. sighB. coug

38、hC. scream D. yawn【解析】 選 A。背景常識題。根據(jù)下文的 like the wind off the ocean 和 dies 可知 是嘆息聲。句意：當(dāng) Sally 和鯨魚說話的時候，鯨魚發(fā)出了一聲深深的嘆息，就像 風(fēng)吹過海面。故選 A。8. A. drawingB. pictureC. referenceD. writing【解析】選 B。上下照應(yīng)題。根據(jù)下文 Master storyteller Yolen and illustrator Cataldo have_an hon est pictures 知是一本圖畫書。故選 B。9. A. easyB. bitterC

39、. strictD. strange- 14 -【解析】 選 B。邏輯推理題。根據(jù)后文 accepting the_ f one s pow 可 r知這個人生道理是苦澀的 , 故選 B。10. A. failuresB. mistakesC. limitsD. shortcomings【解析】 選 C。邏輯推理題。failure 失??；mistake 錯誤;limit 限制；shortcoming 缺點。 分析前文可知盡管孩子們竭盡全力去拯救鯨魚 , 但鯨魚還是死了 , 說明 個人的能力是有限的。故選 C。11. A. foresawB. made upC. took upD. created

40、【解析】選 D。詞義辨析題。foresee 預(yù)測；make up 化妝，編造，彌補；take up 拿起，從事；create 創(chuàng)造。分析可知 Yolen 和 Cataldo 在圖畫書中創(chuàng)造了一幅圖畫。 故選 D。12. A. wiselyB. especiallyC. randomlyD. usually【解析】選 A。邏輯推理題。Yolen 把故事設(shè)置在很久以前是很明智的。 故選 A。13. A. messageB. transferC. arrivalD. protection【解析】選 C。詞義辨析題。message 信息；transfer 轉(zhuǎn)移，換乘；arrival 到達；protec

41、tion保護。句意: 1971 年手機的缺乏推遲了救援者和傳播者的到來。 故選 C。14. A. sorrowB. funC. excitementD. tension- 15 -【解析】選 D。邏輯推理題。句意：這增添了緊張的氣氛，因為那么多的時間被浪費掉了。分析可知拯救鯨魚的場景應(yīng)該是緊急且緊張的。故選 D15. A. avoidB. adjustC. compareD. employ【解析】 選 D。詞義辨析題。avoid 避免；adjust 調(diào)整；compare 比較；employ 雇 用，采用。句意：Cataldo 的圖畫采用柔和的色彩，展現(xiàn)了廣闊的海岸景色，傳達 出孩子們的無助感。

42、故選 D。16. A. seashore B. islandC. countryD. outdoor【解析】選 A。上下照應(yīng)題。根據(jù)上文 stranded on the beach 可知是海邊。故選A。17. A. touchedB. realisticC. abstractD. comforting【解析】選 B。邏輯推理題。分析可知孩子們竭盡全力拯救鯨魚，但鯨魚還是死 了。事情的發(fā)展并沒有因為孩子們的努力而改變 , 說明故事的結(jié)局是很現(xiàn)實的。 故選 B。18. A. repliedB. providedC. presentedD. related【解析】選 C。固定搭配題。present

43、sb. with sth.頒給某人某東西。分析語境 可知 Sally 被社區(qū)頒發(fā)了一枚獎?wù)?。獎?wù)率巧鐓^(qū)頒發(fā)的。故選 C。19. A. As long asB. As thoughC. If onlyD. Even though- 16 -【解析】選 D。邏輯推理題。句意：盡管他們作出了巨大的努力去拯救鯨魚，Sally 和她的弟弟們意識到并不是所有的生物都能被救活。故選 D。20. A. children B. animals C. writers D. illustrators【解析】選 A。邏輯推理題。因為故事中的 Sally 和她的弟弟們都是兒童，并且The Stranded Whale

44、是一本為孩子設(shè)計的圖畫書，所以這個道理是講給孩子們聽的。句意：這對于孩子們來說是一個非常重要的道理。故選A?！局R拓展】詞匯積累1. massive 巨大的2. urgency 緊急3. do all they can 盡其所能4. let out 發(fā)出5. weakness 虛弱；弱點 6. delay 拖延；推遲7. convey 傳達; 運輸8. community 社區(qū);圈子皿.語法填空More than 1, 250 little stalls (貨攤)brighten the center of Thailand s capital ci1_(provide)a multicolored sight. The shelter, 2 is desig ned for the thousa nds of traders andshoppers at Bangkokslight market, has become an _ 3(attract)itself.The market, which 4 (call)Train Night Market Ratchada i