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1、必修一 Unit 2 English around the world能力提升一、阅读理解A(河北衡水中学2020届第一次联合考试) Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment or business. But what if competing i
2、s all that matters to you, whether you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Edwards, known as “Eddie the Eagle”， and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.Born in the UK in 1963, Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in
3、 worldclass competitions. He would have liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didn't qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didn't cost nearly as much, and th
4、ere was almost no competition for a place on the Britain team.But a number of hurdles (障碍) could have meant the end of Edwards' dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial support for his training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear gla
5、sses under his goggles (护目镜)not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldn't let any of these discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasn't the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared
6、about. And nothing could stop him from trying. In the end, Edwards took 20th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but he is proud of his achievem
7、ent to this day. His determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To add some background information.B. To expect an answer from readers.C. To uncover the s
8、ecret of success.D. To introduce the topic.2. Why did Michael Edwards choose ski jumping?A. It took less skill.B. The equipment was cheaper.C. There was little competition.D. It was easy to win the championship.3. After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards _A. felt satisfied with his achievementB. was emba
9、rrassed by his resultsC. switched to film makingD. was glad it was over4. What made Michael Edwards outstanding?A. His determination to win.B. His enthusiasm for the sport.C. His attitude towards the Olympics.D. His ability to overcome physical disabilities.【主题语境】 人与自我【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是有“飞鹰艾迪”之称的
10、Michael Edwards克服种种跳台滑雪困难的故事。他热爱运动，认为比赛的目的是重在参与，而不仅仅是赢得比赛。最终，他的事迹也被拍成了电影。【答案解析】1. D推理判断题。本段中作者通过对比提问，引出本文的话题人物。2. C细节理解题。由第二段最后一句可知，Edwards选择 ski jumping是因为该项目花费少并且在英国队中几乎无人与之竞争。3. A细节理解题。由最后一段第三句中的 but he is proud of his achievement to this day. 可知，Edwards对自己的表现和结果很满意，故答案为A。4. B推理判断题。由第三段倒数第三、四句可知，
11、Edwards很喜欢运动，认为参加比赛的目的是重在参与而不仅仅是赢得比赛，B项符合文意。B(广东2020届高三第一次教学质量检测) Older adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than those who have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in the United States that was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked near
12、ly 2，300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of followup investigation, over 1，200 of the subjects died
13、. When the study was launched, none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a go
14、od sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen, a doctor with Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, was the lead writer of the report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and
15、 an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported goodtoexcellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die
16、of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goes beyond dementia (痴呆) or other neurodegenerative (神经变性的)diseases. These often signal the beginning of a weakening of
17、 the mind or body.5. What do we know about the study mentioned?A. All the participants were of different ages.B. The study involved researchers from the world.C. 2，300 men and women were young and healthy.D. The study began to be performed over 13 years ago.6. What was the situation like at the begi
18、nning of the study?A. More than 1，200 of the participants passed away.B. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.C. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.D. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.7. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. Pe
19、ople with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.D. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.8. Which is the best title for the text?A. Strong Sense of Smel
20、l May Be Linked to Longer LifeB. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of SmellC. A Number of Factors Result in Longer LifeD. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell【主题语境】 人与社会【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。新的研究表明鼻子灵敏程度与人的长寿有着一定的关系。【答案解析】5. D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句The study was a project of researchers in the United States
21、 that was ongoing for over 13 years.可知，美国科研人员的这项研究长达13多年。6. D细节理解题。根据第二段的第二、三句可知，研究开始时，这些成年人没有身体虚弱的，他们可以独立完成日常活动。7. D推理判断题。根据最后两段可知，嗅觉差的人更容易脑死亡和患心脏病，且嗅觉差是健康状况不佳的早期预警，因此当人感觉到嗅觉差的时候，应该多留意健康状况。8. A主旨大意题。通读全文可知，这个新研究表明鼻子灵敏程度与人的长寿有着一定的关系。二、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(“荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟”2020届10月联考) Hig
22、h on the QinghaiTibet Plateau _9_ (lie) China's “water tower” Sanjiangyuan. It is home to the headwaters of China's three rivers: the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and Lancang (Mekong) River. It is the three rivers _10_ provide water for about half the population of China. However, h
23、uman activities are putting this ecosystem _11_ risk. Hopefully, we can reverse (彻底转变) this damage. In 2016, the Chinese government established Sanjiangyuan National Park in Qinghai Province. The park, _12_ (schedule) to open in 2020, has increased the area's green coverage and attracted more wi
24、ldlife. _13_ local government has also made great effort to improve biological diversity. The success of Sanjiangyuan will mark the start of a greener future. With Sanjiangyuan _14_ (take) the lead, nine other regions in China _15_ (choose) by a field conservation station to carry out projects over
25、the past three years, _16_ will form a national park system together. The idea of a national park system is still new in China, but _17_ (it) realization is urgent. After all, building an ecological civilization bears great _18_ (important) in the development and progress of human civilization.【主题语境
26、】 人与自然【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人们对位于青藏高原的三江源的保护。【答案解析】9. lies考查动词时态及主谓一致。本句为倒装句，句子主语是Sanjiangyuan，故谓语动词用单数；因叙述的是客观事实，故用一般现在时。10. that考查强调句型。本句为强调句型it's被强调部分that其他成分。11. at考查介词。at risk为固定搭配，意为“处于危险中”。12. scheduled考查非谓语动词。因句中已有谓语，且schedule与主语The park之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词短语作后置定语。13. The考查冠词。此处特指三江源所在地的政府，故用定
27、冠词修饰。14. taking考查非谓语动词。此处为with的复合结构，Sanjiangyuan与take之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用动词ing形式短语作补语。15. have been chosen考查动词时态语态。此处表示在过去的三年里中国其他九个地区被野外保护站选中，再结合句中的时间状语over the past three years，且主语regions表复数，故用现在完成时的被动语态。16. which考查定语从句。本句为非限制性定语从句，关系词在句中作主语，且先行词是regions，指物，故用关系代词which来引导。17. its考查代词。此处作定语，修饰名词rea
28、lization，表所属关系，故填its。18. importance考查词形转换。本空在句中作动词bears的宾语，且被形容词修饰，故填名词形式。三、短文改错(重庆市巴蜀中学20192020学年高三“一诊”) After the busy school life started again a month ago, the more exciting part of it came in September. My classmates and I attend the very Heritage Across Borders Program which took place at Zhej
29、iang University. The program mainly focused at how heritage was valued and preserved.As young activists in heritage protection, we felt it honored to meet the world's leading group of researchers and professional in heritage studies. We were deeply impressing by their skills. Besides, their anec
30、dotes were extreme interesting. China is highlighting what is known as cultural confidence nowadays, but we are proud of our efforts to preserve local heritage.【答案解析】第一处：把more改为most。考查形容词最高级。此处指学校生活中最令人兴奋的部分，且the修饰形容词最高级，故把more改为most。第二处：把attend改为attended。考查动词时态。叙述过去发生的事情用一般过去时。第三处：把which改为that。考查定语
31、从句。在定语从句中，当指物的先行词前有the very修饰时，关系代词用that而不用which。第四处：把at改为on。考查介词。focus on为固定搭配，意为“集中于”。 第五处：删除honored前的it。考查代词。be/feel honored to do sth.“做某事感到荣幸”是固定用法。第六处：把professional改为professionals。考查名词复数。professional用作名词，意为“专家”，是可数名词，此处表示复数概念。第七处：把impressing改为impressed。考查动词语态。由by可知此处应用被动语态，表示“他们的技艺给我们留下了深刻印象”。第八处：把extreme改为extremely。考查副词。修饰形容词interesting用副词，故extreme改为extremely。第九处：把but改为and。考查连词。此处前后两句所讲内容是并列而非转折关系，故but改为and。第十处：在preserve后加the。考查冠词。此处特指“当地的文化遗产”，故加定冠词the。