2022外研版英语大一轮复习练习选修八Module 4 Which English（附解析）.doc

1、课后双卷练透提能得分点A卷单元语基巩固卷.单句语法填空1The local people opposed building(build) the new hotel because of the great cost.2Convinced(convince) of the accuracy of the data，they stuck to their opinion.3It is not how much you read but what you read that counts (count).4There is no doubt that what matters (matter) i

2、s not the speed，but the quality of the product.5The key to solving the unemployment problem lies in creating more job opportunities.6One of the questions under debate is whether education is a lifetime study.7It is reported that more and more students have difficulty in resisting playing computer ga

3、mes.8It remains to be seen whether the news that a new library will be built in our town is true.9Since the plan has been made，lets get down to carrying(carry) it out.10In conclusion，we should like to thank all those who have worked so hard to bring about this result.选词填空Its certain for twins that l

4、ife really does imitate art.My twin brotherKirkand I grew up being constantly mistaken for each other.Classmates，friends，teachers，even relatives couldnt 1.tell us apart.2.Or rather only my parents could know who is who.As a result，we were often unfairly punished or rewarded.As a matter of fact，3.as

5、long as they pay more attention to our actions carefully，they could tell the difference.lie in; communicate with; a huge number of; get down to; let sb.downClose relationship and love 4.lie in frequent communication.Though the Internet develops rapidly，5.a huge number of people are facing a dilemma

6、where they do not have time to municate with their family face to face.As long as we put aside our cellphones and 7.get down to spending time with our family，we will never 8.let our family down.完成句子1高考即将到来，缓解压力的良药在于学会放松。As the College Entrance Examination is coming，the cure for stress lies in learni

7、ng to relax2她是美国人，但很喜欢学汉语，她说汉语是一门和英语一样受欢迎的语言。She is an American，but she likes learning Chinese.She says Chinese is as popular a language as English3是我们开始认真提高英语口语的时候了。Its time to get down to improving our oral English carefully4我们学校每年有大量的学生被重点大学录取。A huge number of students in our school are admitted

8、to key universities every year.5我们不想让他失望。We did not want to let him down6据估计，这个城市30%的人口来自于农村。It is estimated that 30% of the population in this city are from the countryside.片段写作用本单元知识完成小作文完成片段作文词汇句式升级With the development of international trade (随着国际贸易的发展)，English is used more and more widely.Thus i

9、t counts for us to get a good knowledge of English.Or rather if we cant communicate with foreigners (与外国人交流) in English freely，we may lose a lot of chances.In fact，all of us believe that learning English well is not easy.Furthermore，the key to learning English well lies in hard work (在于勤奋) and confi

10、dence.Anyway, as long as we get down to studying hard (只要我们开始努力学习)，we can overcome anything.1.用本单元高级词汇替换加黑单词或短语(1) get acquire(2) a lot of a huge number of(3) believe are convinced2按要求改写句式(1)用“beof名词”结构升级句Thus it is of great significance for us to acquire a good knowledge of English.(2)用nothing作主句的主

11、语升级句Anyway，as long as we get down to studying hard，nothing is too difficult to overcome.B卷高考题型组合卷.阅读理解A 语篇类型说明文主题语境人与社会社会生活商旅们在丝绸之路上可能面临的危险(2020南昌市重点中学高三段考) The Silk Road is arguably the most famous longdistance trade route of the ancient world. This passage connected Europe in the West with China i

12、n the East，and allowed the exchange of goods，technology，and ideas between the two civilizations.Although merchants could make huge profits traveling on the road，it was not without risk.The main Silk Road started in Changan (known today as Xian)，the early Han dynastys capital.Travelers commencing the

13、ir journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across Chinas northwestern provinces. After this，they would face the Gobi Desert，arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.The Gobi Desert，the largest desert in Asia，consists mainly of rocky，hard earth.This feature made i

14、t easier for traders to travel across，compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklimakan Desert. Like other deserts，the Gobi Desert is dry and hot，and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.So，rest stops were creat

15、ed along the route，allowing travelers to rest，eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods，and even ideas，amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually，the rest stops were placed within a days journey of each other. In this way，travelers could avoid spending too much time in th

16、e desert，which would make them be targets for robbers，another danger of the Silk Road.Once through the Gobi Desert，travelers would continue their journey into Iran，Turkey，and finally Europe. While this part of the journey may have been less dangerous，it is not entirely without peril.文章大意：作为古代应该是最出名的

17、商道，丝绸之路让商人们可以经此挣钱，但也伴随着种种风险。1The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to Amaking huge profitsBtraveling on the Silk RoadCexchanging goods and ideasDconnecting different civilizations解析：B考查代词指代。本句是一个主从复合句，前半句为让步状语从句，前后形成转折，表示尽管穿行丝绸之路的商人可以获得高收益，但这也不是没有危险的，且下文讲到的危险也都与行走在丝绸之路上相关，所以it指代的应该是

18、“行走在丝绸之路上”，故选B。2Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?AThe deserts surface was easier to walk on.BCamels for transportation were easier to find.CIt was smaller and could be crossed in less time.DThere were more natural water sources available.解析：A考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The Gobi Desert，t

19、he largest desert in Asia，consists mainly of rocky，hard earth.This feature made it easier for traders to travel across”可知，戈壁滩之所以较好穿越是由于其地面较为坚硬、好走，故选A。3What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?AThey offered travelers free accommodation.BThey were located around the edges of the deser

20、t.CTravelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.D.They were shared by travelers from different countries.解析：D考查推理判断。根据第四段中的“These places also promoted the exchange of goods，and even ideas，amongst the travelers who stopped there.”可推知，休息处接待来自不同国家的旅客，故选D。4What is the passage mainly about?AT

21、he origins of the Silk Road.BThe benefits of the Silk Road.CThe difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.DThe cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.解析：C考查主旨大意。根据文章结构可知，作者在第一段给出了中心句“Although merchants could make huge profits traveling on the road，it was not without risk.”，在中间几段讲述了商旅们在戈壁滩上面临的困

22、难以及其他危险，最后一段再次强调即使过了戈壁滩，但还有其他危险等待着他们，故选C。【词汇积累】arguable adj.可论证的；可疑的arguably adv.可以说commence v开始；着手trader n商人sandy adj.铺满沙子的；含沙的B 语篇类型说明文主题语境人与社会科学研究用机器人创作音乐At Englands University of Plymouth，Professor Eduardo Miranda has been programming pairs of robots to compose music. Mirandas robots have simple

23、 “vocal cords” (声带) and are programmed to sing and listen to each other. The robots unique warbling sounds(颤音) do not perfectly match the human voice，but each machine is exactly sharing music with the other in a new and unique way.Each robot is equipped with speakers，software that mimics the human v

24、oice，a mouth that opens as it “sings”，a microphone for ears，and a camera for eyes.The robots also move. Miranda hopes that by studying his robot vocalists，he can discover something about how and why humans create，perform，and listen to music.When the robots sing，the first robot makes six random sound

25、s. Its partner responds with more sounds. The first robot analyzes the sounds to see if their sequences (顺序) are similar.If they are，it nods its head and commits the sounds to memory，and the second robot notices and “memorizes” the musical sequence，too. If the first robot thinks the sounds are too d

26、ifferent，it shakes its head and both robots ignore the sounds.Then the process continues.Miranda set up an experiment in which he left the two robots alone in his study for two weeks. When he returned，his little warblers had，by imitating each other，not only shared notes but combined them. The produc

27、t of their cooperation was far from symphonic，but the robots had begun to combine the notes into their own selfdeveloped “songs” .With the help of his warbling robots，one of Mirandas goals is to create music that no human would ever compose. Miranda believes the robots are ideal for this purpose bec

28、ause they would not be influenced by any existing musical styles or rules.文章大意：普利茅斯大学的教授Eduardo Miranda通过编写程序让一对机器人创作音乐。本文介绍了Miranda的实验过程以及他的目标等。5Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “mimics” in Paragraph 2?ASubstitutes.BInterrupts.CControls.DCopies.解析：D考查词义猜测。根据画线词所在句中的“a mouth that o

29、pens as it sings，a microphone for ears，and a camera for eyes”可知，“唱歌”时嘴张开、麦克风用作耳朵、摄像头用作眼睛。由此可推知，此处表示用来模仿人声的软件，故D项正确。A项意为“代替，取代”。6What did the two robots do during Mirandas experiment?AThey interacted with each other.BThey ignored the unique sound.CThey learned to sing better than humans.DThey committ

30、ed random sounds to memory.解析：A考查细节理解。根据第三段第一、二句“When the robots sing，the first robot makes six random sounds.Its partner responds with more sounds.”可知，当机器人唱歌时，第一个机器人发出六个随机的声音；它的同伴会发出更多的声音来回应。并结合该段其他内容可知，在唱歌时，机器人之间会互动，故A项正确。7What does Miranda want his robots to do?ASing as well as humans do.BCreate

31、new styles of music.CMemorize a variety of music.DPromote traditional musical forms.解析：B考查细节理解。根据尾段第一句“With the help of his warbling robots，one of Mirandas goals is to create music that no human would ever compose.”可知，Miranda的目标之一就是凭借机器人的帮助创作出人类永远无法创作出的音乐，即创造出新风格的音乐，故B项正确。8What is the text mainly ab

32、out?AFuture robots.BSpecial songs.CMusic by robots.DExperiments by Miranda.解析：C考查主旨大意。通读全文可知，文章第一段第一句“At Englands University of Plymouth，Professor Eduardo Miranda has been programming pairs of robots to compose music.”为全文的主题句，结合下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了Eduardo Miranda教授用机器人创作音乐的实验过程。故C项正确。【词汇积累】compose v作曲；创作(

33、音乐)vocalist n歌手，歌唱者commit sth.to memory把学好记牢imitate v模仿.七选五语篇类型说明文主题语境人与社会体育体育课的变化In some US states，gym class is changing. Many schools are focusing on getting students ready for life after high school.They are looking for ways to leave even the least athletic kids with the will and skills to keep m

34、oving. For gym teachers，that means less focus on who is best at a sport.It means less rope climbing and dodgeball(躲球游戏).1. A New ModelIn one New York school district，there is no “gym”class.2. They include dance，selfdefense and rock climbing.They also include mountain biking，inline skating，and boatin

35、g.“We want our kids to be active for life，”said Ron Whitcomb. He manages the physical education，or PE programs for the Victor school district in New York.A US law passed in 2015 increased the importance of health and fitness in education. It also gave more funding(资金) to PE programs.Whitcombs progra

36、m started before that law was passed.3. Connecticut，Vermont and Michigan are all planning to improve PEs place in their schools.Outside the GymTracy Krause teaches PE in Washington State. For a few years，she has taken students flyfishing and rock climbing.4. It combines PE，English，and science into o

37、ne program.“We want kids to leave with a plan for the future，” Krause said.“I think the same needs are true about their health.”Lifelong SkillsIn Washington，D.C.，all second graders learn to ride bikes. Fourth and seventh graders learn parkour(跑酷).Parkour teaches students to jump，climb and roll in th

38、e fastest way they can. Sixth graders learn how to read a compass.High schoolers swim.5. Teachers hope to keep students liking，not hating，PE.That means finding sports or activities they enjoy.AThey are also cutting back on team sports.BIt means more bike riding and outdoor hikes.COther schools are n

39、ow following his program.DInstead there is a list of different fitness classes.EThe school districts goal is to teach lifelong skills.FShe is part of her schools “Outdoor Academy” program.GKids who are not as athletic sometimes hate playing team sports.文章大意：美国的一些州对体育课进行了改革，其目的是让学生学会终身使用的技能，所以其体育活动不限

40、于室内运动，还包括攀岩、山地自行车运动等。1解析：B根据空处前两句“For gym teachers，that means less focus on who is best at a sport.It means less rope climbing and dodgeball(躲球游戏).”可知，对于体育老师来说，这意味着较少关注谁最擅长一项运动；还意味着较少进行爬绳项目和躲球游戏。据此可知，空处应与此对应，应是继续说明体育课变化的方面，故B项“这意味着较多进行骑自行车和户外徒步旅行活动”符合语境。2解析：D根据空处前一句“In one New York school district，t

41、here is nogymclass”可知，在纽约的一个校区，没有“体育课”；又根据空处后两句“They include dance.and boating.”可知，空处应是说明有许多不同的运动课，故D项符合语境。3解析：C根据空处前一句“Whitcombs program started before that law was passed.”可知，Whitcomb的方案在该法案通过之前就开始了。根据空处后一句“Connecticut，Vermont and Michigan are all planning to improve PEs place in their schools.”可知

42、，这三个州都在计划着提高体育课在学校中的地位。据此可知，C项“其他学校也在仿效他的方案”衔接上下文，符合语境。4解析：F根据空处前一句“For a few years，she has taken students flyfishing and rock climbing.”可知，几年来，体育老师Tracy Krause带学生去钓鱼和攀岩，由此可知，F项的内容与此处相衔接，其中的“program”与空后一句中的“one program”相呼应。5解析：E根据该段标题Lifelong Skills，并结合空处上文中的“Parkour teaches students to jump，climb a

43、nd roll in the fastest way they can. Sixth graders learn how to read a compass.High schoolers swim.”可知，这些活动项目有助于教学生学会终身使用的技能，故E项正确。.语法填空语篇类型说明文 主题语境人与社会文化俄罗斯现代书法博物馆The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy(书法)contains many art pieces including Arabic，Chinese，1. (Europe)，Indian，Japanese and Slavic calli

44、graphic works.“One of the most interesting 2. (item) in the museum is a book of calligraphic works on the 36 military tactics (战术) applied during wars in ancient China，”Alexey Shaburov，founder and keeper of the museum，3. (tell) a group of reporters from China on November 24.The giant book is exhibit

45、ed in a large glass case. Shaburov took it out to show some of 4. (it) content. Each tactic，5. is usually expressed in four Chinese characters，is written on one page and accompanied by a Russian translation on another page. The tactics represent the 6. (wise)of Chinese people. They are not only usef

46、ul on the battlefield 7. also useful for business and personal life.He said he became crazy about calligraphy，so he decided 8. (establish)a calligraphic museum in Moscow. The museum has played 9. important role in promoting calligraphy in Russia.“Calligraphy wasnt seen as an art form in Russia. But

47、this year，some of the artworks from our museum were made a part of the nonpublic section of the Russian museum collection，” Shaburov said，10. (add) that this means that calligraphic works are acknowledged as cultural heritage and will be protected in Russia.文章大意：该文主要介绍了在俄罗斯现代书法博物馆展出的一本有关中国古代被使用于战争中的

48、三十六计的书法作品书籍，还介绍了通过该博物馆的努力，书法在俄罗斯得到了认可。1解析：European考查词性转换。and前后为并列的形容词，共同修饰后面的名词短语calligraphic works，所以填European。2解析：items考查名词的单复数。item“物品”为可数名词，根据空前的“One of”可知，此处应用item的复数形式，所以填items。3解析：told考查时态。分析句子结构可知，此处是谓语，又根据时间状语“on November 24”和语境可知，此处表述的是发生在过去的事情，故应用一般过去时，所以填told。4解析：its考查代词。分析句子结构可知，空处作定语，修

49、饰后面的名词content，所以填形容词性物主代词its。5解析：which考查关系词。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰表示物的先行词Each tactic，所以填which。6解析：wisdom考查名词。根据空前的“the”和空后的“of”可知，空处应为名词，所以填wisdom。7解析：but考查固定用法。not only.but also.为固定用法，意为“不但而且”，符合语境，所以填but。8解析：to establish考查非谓语动词。decide to do sth.为固定用法，意为“决定做某事”，所以填to establish。9解析：an考查冠词。play a(n).role为固定搭配，意为“发挥的作用”，且important的发音以元音音素开头，所以填an。10解析：adding考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知，said是句子的谓语，故此处应用非谓语动词形式，且Shaburov和add为逻辑上的主谓关系，所以填add的现在分词形式adding。