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1、2023人教版新教材英语高考第一轮章节总复习高考题型组合规范练12选择性必修第二册UNIT 2阅读题组练速度(35 mins)I .阅读ASharks are amazing creatures.They are known as the deadliest hunters in the sea.Fortunately most are not,but there are some kinds of sharks that can be extremely dangerous.Look at these short descriptions of four kinds of sharks.Th
2、e Great White SharkThe Great White Shark is one of the most frightening creatures in the sea.They live in tropical and subtropical waters,and they can grow up to 9 meters long.Most Great White Sharks are actually grey,blue or brown with a white belly,and their powerful teeth are triangles with edges
3、 like saws.The Whale SharkWhale Sharks are the largest kind of shark in the world up to 11 meters in length.They live in tropical waters all around the world,but they are not dangerous.Whale Sharks are brown or grey with white or yellow stripes.They often travel near the surface of the sea.The Mako
4、SharkMako Sharks are fierce predators.They come from the same family of sharks as the Great White Shark and they are especially fast-they can swim at speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour.They are large bluish sharks found in the Atlantic Ocean,Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean.Mako Sharks can grow up
5、 to 3 meters long.The Great Hammerhead SharkThe Great Hammerhead Shark s most striking feature is its wide thick head which looks like a hammer.The average size of a Great Hammerhead Shark is approximately 3.5 meters,but it can grow up to 6 meters long.These sharks average over 500 pounds but can we
6、igh as much as 1,000 pounds.Like most sharks the females are larger than the males.They have several rows of teeth that have 24 to 37 teeth per row.The Great Hammerhead Shark has a very keen sense of smell,which helps it find its prey. l.What can we learn from the text?A.Sharks usually live in icy w
7、aters.B.Mako Sharks are fast but not dangerous.C.The Great White Shark has 24 to 37 sharp teeth.D.Whale Sharks are bigger than other sharks in the sea.2. Why is a shark called the Great Hammerhead Shark?A.Because of the size of its body.B.Because of the waters it lives in.C.Because of the shape of i
8、ts head.D.Because of the function of its teeth.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A news report. B.A book review.C.An advertisement. D.A biology magazine.BA struggling Waffle House employee who was trying to serve nearly 30 people by himself after midnight got a full serving of kindness when
9、some customers jumped behind the counter to help him.Ethan Crispo,24,witnessed the inspiring scene in the early hours of Nov.3 at a Waffle House in Birmingham, Alabama.Crispo told TODAY9 s Kerry Sanders that he had come to the 24-hour restaurant from a friend s birthday party and saw the struggling
10、employee,identified only as Ben,trying to cook the food,serve it,bus tables and wash dishes while more than 25 people were waiting to eat.“The look on his face was just confusion,Crispo told Sanders.An unidentified male customer then decided to help him out,grabbing an apron and going behind the cou
11、nter to wash dishes.Another customer,Alison Stanley,went behind the counter to make some coffee-still dressed from a night out on the town.“I don t think it s anything special,Stanley told Sanders.He needed help,so I got up and helped out.Crispo took some photos of the scene as multiple customers wo
12、rked to bus tables and wash dishes while Ben focused on taking orders and preparing the food.Waffle House told TODAY that Ben was left to support himself due to a scheduling issue.“We had two associates scheduled to leave,however,due to a communication mix-up,their relief did not show up on time,“ W
13、affle House director of PR Pat Warner said in a statement/That left Ben,our cook,alone in the restaurant with hungry customers.He worked the grill （烤架）and got the orders out.”The company was also thankful for the customers who joined in and helped Ben out.“We are grateful that many of our customers
14、feel like they are part of our Waffle House family,“ Warner said.There is a sense of community in each and every one of our restaurants,and we appreciate the fact that they consider our associates like“We are also very thankful for Ben,who kept the restaurant open.He is a representative of our Waffl
15、e House culture by always putting the customers first.”Crispo had his usual order,double plain waffle,as he took in the scene of strangers helping out Ben on his shift.Humanity truly isn t good,it? s great!” he said.4.Ben was left to work alone during his midnight shift because. A.his associates ask
16、ed for a leaveB.there was a scheduling mistake C.few customers needed to be served D.the restaurant was scheduled to close5.Some customers helped Ben out by.A.washing dishesB.taking photosC.taking ordersD.cooking food6 .Why did the customers lend a helping hand according to Pat Warner?A.They shared
17、the same community spirit.B.They were family members of Ben.C.They wanted to serve themselves.D.They were too hungry to wait.7 .How did Crispo feel as a witness of the scene? A.Lucky and excited. B.Moved and inspired.C.Relieved and hopeful.D.Content and unbelievable.CCan a fish be depressed?This que
18、stion has been on my head ever since I spent a night in a hotel across from a sad-looking fish.The pleasant woman at the front desk assured me that he was well taken care of.Was I incorrectly assuming his laziness as a sign of being upset?When I sought answers from scientists,! assumed that they wou
19、ld find the question ridiculous,but they did not.New research has been totally shifting the way that scientists think about fish cognition （认 知）,building a case that pets and owners are not nearly as different as many assume.The neurochemistry （神经化学）is so similar that it s scary,said Julian Pittman,
20、a professor.We tend to think of them as simple living things,but there is a lot we don t give fish credit for.Dr.Pittman likes working with fish,in part because they are so obvious about their depression.A zebra fish gets dropped in a new tank.If after five minutes it is hanging out in the lower hal
21、f,it s depressed.If it s swimming up the top,then it s not.Is depression the right word?There? s an obvious issue that we cannot ask animals how they feel,says Dr.Diego A.Pizzagalli.Neither fish nor rats can catch the entire range of depression as we know it.There is a heated debate about whether tt
22、anxious or depressed“ is a more appropriate term.But what has convinced Dr.Pittman and others over the past ten years,is watching the way the zebra fish lose interest in just about everything:food,toys,exploration just like clinically depressed people who are withdrawn.The same is true of fish.One o
23、f the things we re finding is that fish are naturally curious and seek novel things out,said Dr.Braithwaite.In other words,your goldfish is probably bored.To help get rid of depression,she urges introducing new objects to the tank or switching the locations of items.8 .What is Paragraph 3 mainly abo
24、ut?A.Fish are considered simple living things.B.Pets and owners are always assumed to be the same.C.Scientists have learnt a lot about fish cognition.D.Fish and human beings have something in common.9 .What does the underlined word withdrawn“ in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A.Quiet and shy.B.Happy and
25、 excited.C.Interested and careful.Disappointed and surprised.10 . Why can fish become bored according to the text?A.They need oxygen from the air.B.They are not born to be curious.C.They lack new things to explore.D.They can t locate the positions of items.11 . What might be the best title for the t
26、ext?A.Fish Depression Is Not a JokeB.Fish Can Be a Boring PetC.Fish Need Better Care MoreD.Fish Cognition Does Not ExistDWith the introduction of its new C40 Recharge on Tuesday,Volvo became the latest automaker to bet that consumers who have so far been uninterested to the idea of an EV （Electric V
27、ehicle） might change their minds if it comes in a form of cars they love:the crossover（跨界车）.Whether they do may be vital to the success of California? s plan to end sales of gasoline cars by 2035.Volvo joins Ford of Europe and Jaguar in promoting EVs,promising every car it makes and sells by 2030 wi
28、ll be all-electric.In a webcast to introduce the new vehicle,the company also laid out a new sale strategythe C40 and all electric Volvo cars will be available for purchase only online. A group of electric crossovers have hit the market in recent months,including the Ford Mustang Mach-E,the Tesla Mo
29、del-Y and the Volkswagen ID.4.Whether customers flock（群集）to crossover EVs will signal to regulators how much or how little work they need to do to meet the plans such as California? s.Despite the state? s aggressive plan,sales of all-electric vehicles remain less than 2% of the U.S.total.“The manufa
30、cturers are taking a calculated risk here,“said Matt DeLorenzo of auto market research firm Kelley Blue Book.Crossovers are popular with the mainstream.That, s where the volume is.”Electric cars sold in the U.S.until recently were short-range ones or high-end luxury cars,neither one a high-volume ca
31、tegory.In 2020,2.4 million crossovers were sold in the U.S/If you can, t sell an electric crossover,then you 11 have trouble selling any kind of vehicle,DeLorenzo said.To sell in large numbers,the vehicles will in the first place need continued government financial support for the next few years at
32、least,Edmunds market analyst Caldwell said.Although battery costs are coming down,they still cost significantly more than gas engines.Although crossovers will serve as an early indicator of customer acceptance,Caldwell said she wouldn t call 2021 a make-or-break year for EV makers.12 .What does Volv
33、o intend to do with its new C40 Recharge?A.Win more consumers on EVs.B.Help prevent California? s 2035 plan.C.Change the shape of vehicles.D.Put people s cool ideas into reality.13 . Which of the following best describe the current EV market?A.Promising.B.Declining.C.Risky.D.Attractive.14 .What do w
34、e know about the EVs sold in the U.S.?A.Their sale strategies are special.B.They entered the market recently.C.Their information is available only online.D.They aren t of a high-volume category.15 .What s vital for the sales of EVs according to Caldwell?A.Improving the service of crossovers.B.Promot
35、ing the quality of batteries.C.Getting government s financial support.D.Making 2021 a make-or-break year.II .七选五Are you failing school?Do you have trouble finding and holding on to a job? Are you unhappy at work?Have you been accumulating many personal debts?Are you concerned about your weight? Here
36、 are some suggestions.Stop being self-absorbed and search for a purpose that will add meaning and excitement to your life.Move to a new neighborhood,a new town.Go to a new school;find a new gym. 2Make new friends.They will appreciate who you are,and help you find your passion,which you might not eve
37、n know you possess. 3 To change yourself,you? ve got to change habits.According to researchers,habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviors on any given day.When you learn to change your habits,you can change your life.Change the “Choice Architecture, of your life.Make the desired choice mos
38、t accessible to you. 4 If you are good at sports,you may want to live near a sports centre,and so on.If you aren t happy with your life,change your lifestyle,your personal attitudes,and the circumstances you live in. 5 A.Develop good habits.B.Show them your personality.C.If so,you had better make so
39、me changes.D.In a new place,you can appreciate ways of thinking.E.In a word,you must find your element by taking action.F.Don t constantly blame others for failing to get ahead in life.G.If you are a good dancer,you want to live near a theatre district.选择性必修第二册UNIT 2阅读题组练速度I.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。鲨鱼是令人惊奇的生
40、物。它们被称为海洋中最致 命的猎手。幸运的是，大多数鲨鱼都不是，但有一些鲨鱼是非常危险的。本文介绍了大白 鲨、鲸鲨、灰鳍鲨和无沟双髻鲨这四种鲨鱼的有关信息。1 .D 细节理解题。根据 The Whale Shark 局部的第一句Whale Sharks are the largest kind of shark in the world”可知，鲸鲨是世界上最大的鲨鱼，即鲸鲨比海里的其他鲨鱼要 大。2 .C 细节理解题。根据The Great Hammerhead Shark局部的第一句可知，无沟双髻鲨 最显著的特征是它的宽而粗的头部，看起来像一把锤子。故可知，它因其头部的形状而得 名。3 .D
41、 推理判断题。本文向我们介绍了四种鲨鱼的有关情况，结合选项可推知该篇文章 应该摘自生物杂志。【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。一家华夫饼屋由于人员安排的失误，导致只剩一名 员工招待顾客，鉴于此,顾客们纷纷主动帮助员工。4 .B 推理判断题。由第十段We had two associates scheduled to leave,however,due to a communication mix-up,their relief did not show up on time, Waffle House director of PR Pat Warner said in a statement.
42、That left Ben,our cook,alone in the restaurant with hungry customers.He worked the grill and got the orders out. ”可判断出，因为换班人员的安排出 了问题，导致Ben 一个人在工作。5 .A细节理解题。由第五段“An unidentified male customer then decided to help himout,grabbing an apron and going behind the counter to wash dishes.”和第八段“Crispo took
43、some photos of the scene as multiple customers worked to bus tables and wash dishes while Ben focused on taking orders and preparing the food.”可知，一些顾客帮助洗盘子,收拾桌 子。6 .A 推理判断题。由第十二段“ We are grateful that many of our customers feel like they are part of our Waffle House family/ Warner said. There is a s
44、ense of community in each and every one of our restaurants,and we appreciate the fact that they consider our associates like family. ”可知，店里的顾客将自己视为华夫饼屋的成员，大家都有一种社 区意识，彼此互相帮助。7 .B 推理判断题。由第二段“Ethan Crispo,24,witnessed the inspiring scene in the early hours of Nov.3 at a Waffle House in Birmingham,Alab
45、ama.”可判断出，他目睹了 这一切，被 感动，被激励,发出了对人性的感叹。【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。最新科学研究发现鱼也会有抑郁情绪出现，颠覆了人 们以往的认知。8 .D段落大意题。根据文章第三段中的“building a case that pets and owners are notnearly as different as many assume及The neurochemistry is so similar that it s scary”可 推知，该段主要讲鱼和人类有一些共同之处。9 .A词义猜想题。根据画线词所在句just like clinically depress
46、ed people who arewithdrawn”可知,该画线词描述患抑郁症的人的特点，结合常识可推知,A项(安静且羞怯) 符合语境。10 .C 推理判断题。根据题干中的fish become bored定位至文章最后一段中的“One of the things.seek novel things out”及To help get rid of depression,she urges introducing new objects”,由此可推知鱼出现厌烦情绪的原因是其没有新奇的事物去探索。11 .A主旨大意题。根据文章首段中的“Can a fish be depressed?”,第三段中
47、的“When Isought answers from scientists,! assumed that they would find the question ridiculous,but they did not.”及第六段中的“The same is true of fish.”可知，全文的主题是鱼也会抑郁，故A 项“鱼会抑郁不是一个笑话可作文章的最正确标题。破角军长难句When I sought answers from scientists,! assumed that they would find the question ridiculous,but they did no
48、t.【分析】本句为并列复合句,but前第一个分句为复合句,When引导的是时间状语从 句,that引导的是宾语从句;but后第二个分句为简单句。【译文】当我向科学家寻求答案时，我以为他们会觉得这个问题很荒谬,但他们没有。【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了沃尔沃公司最新推出的一款电动汽 车C40Recharge以及为推行这款电动车所做出的努力。12 .A 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句可知,沃尔沃汽车公司认为目前对于电动汽车不 感兴趣的消费者可能会因为以他们喜欢的跨界车形式出现的汽车而改变想法。由此可 推知,Volvo公司推出C40 Recharge是为了在电动汽车领域获取更多的顾客。13 .C 细节理解题。根据第四段内容尤其是第一句中的“The manufacturers are taking a calculated risk here”可知，汽车生产制造商正承当着风险。由此可知，目前的电动汽车市 场存在风险。14 .D细节理解题。根据第五段第一句Electric cars sold in the U.S.until recently wereshort-range ones or high-end luxury cars,neither one a high-volume category.”可知,在美国