2021版高考英语一轮复习 核心素养测评二十四 必修5 Unit 4 Making the news（含解析）新人教版.doc

1、核心素养测评 二十四必修5 Unit 4Making the news(限时35分钟). 阅读理解AImagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris, enjoying first-class travel, a four-course dinner and a city tour all without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines, which has used the power of virt

2、ual reality to create dream vacations. Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal(航站楼)and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Parisall while remaining motionless in Tokyo. As well as Paris, First Airline

3、s also offers the virtual destinations of New York, Rome and Hawaii. After boarding, guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seatsurrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft, for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR, foods, music fo

4、r every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards, alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choiceManhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination, guests c

5、an enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destinationall thanks to projection(投影)mapping and video. It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the w

6、orld of travelallowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world, all without leaving their house. At just 4, 980 yen($46)for business class and 5, 980 yen($56)for first classthese two-hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First

7、Airlines can book a trip on the website, with reservations currently being taken until May 2020. 【文章大意】本文是一篇科普类文章。根据日本公司第一航空公司的说法, 描述了航空旅行的未来, 它利用虚拟现实的力量创造了梦幻般的假期。1. What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyo to Paris?A. It is high-flying. B. It is money-saving. C. It is power-wasti

8、ng. D. It is time-consuming. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第二段Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminaland instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Parisall while remaining motionless in Tokyo. 可知, 从东京到巴黎, 我们能了解到航空旅行的未来是省钱

9、。故选B。2. The flight is perfect for travelers who _. A. do little physical exerciseB. work under great pressureC. desire to travel a long distanceD. have health or money troubles【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limite

10、d by cost or health. 可知, 对于那些有健康或金钱问题的旅行者来说, 这趟航班是完美的。故选D。3. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Scientific FantasyB. The Power of Virtual RealityC. Japans Virtual Air Travel AbroadD. Appreciation of the Global Wonders【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第一段Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris, enjoying first

11、-class travel, a four-course dinner and a city tourall without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines, which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations. 可知, 本文主题是Japans Virtual Air Travel Abroad。故选C。【知识拓展】佳词积累1. transfer

12、 vt. & n. 转移;改变2. privilege n. 特权3. destination n. 目的地4. supposedly adv. 据说长难句分析Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travelallowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world, all without leaving their house. 分析: 本句是一个简单句。Virtual reality是句子的主

13、语。译文: 在旅行的世界里, 虚拟现实越来越多地随时出现在任何地方让旅行者不出家门就能欣赏世界的奇观。 B When the clock struck midnight on February 23, my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing. I was about to start a 10-month program organized by Chinas Public Diplomacy Association. During this program offered to African journal

14、ists to better understand China and report on some important events, one being the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in September, I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture, history, and features of this vast society. Upon arrival, I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing, and me

15、t two journalists from my country who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network. Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun, a well-known meeting place for foreigners in Beijing. Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China. Indeed,

16、 I was able to begin understanding the country through their stories. Plus, through those friends I expanded my circle. I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers. They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful histo

17、ry of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically. During my stay, I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities. The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh, one of the worlds m

18、ost famous tourist destinations, located on the Red Sea in Egypt. Shanghai will also last in my memory. I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals, but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum, which tells the story of how Shanghais importance grew in th

19、e 19th century. When walking in Beijing or any of the other cities I visited, I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity, mirroring four decades of hard work. I recorded many aspects of my life in China. 【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。埃及的一位新闻工作者讲述了在中国执行一个为期10个月的项目任务期间, 对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。4. Why

20、 did the writer come to China?A. Working for Xinhua News Agency. B. Visiting some famous cities. C. Expanding his circle of friends. D. Covering important events. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, ”

21、可知, 在此期间, 这个项目向非洲记者提供了更好地了解中国和报道一些重要事件的机会。所以作者前往中国的目的是报道相关的事件。故选D项。5. What do foreigners usually do when meeting in Sanlitun?A. Talk about their life experiences. B. Just have a drink in a coffee shop. C. Share stories in their own countries. D. Participate in activities. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。由第三段中的“Most of

22、 our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China. ”可知, 外国人聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。故选A项。6. Which of the following is the reason for the writers mentioning Sharm El-Sheikh?A. He missed his hometown. B. It is a famous tourist destination. C. It has something in common with Sanya. D. It is loca

23、ted in Egypt. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。由第五段中的“The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh. . . ”可知, 我最常去的地方是三亚, 因为它和沙姆沙伊赫很相似。所以作者提到沙姆沙伊赫的原因是因为它和三亚有一些共同之处。故选C项。7. Which word can best describe the writers impression of China?A. Dissatisfying. B. Awesome. C. Moving. D.

24、Horrible. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。由全文尤其是第四段“They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically. ”可以判断出作者对中国的印象是极其好的, 充满着羡慕之情。故选B项。【知识拓展】佳词积累1. relationship n. 关系2. participate v. 参加3. ec

25、onomically adv. 经济上4. destination n. 目的地5. distinguished adj. 卓越的;杰出的6. illustrate vt. 解释;说明长难句分析They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically. 分析: 本句是一个简单句。句子主语是They, 谓语

26、是helped。译文: 他们帮助我领略了中国古代丰富的文化和多姿多彩的历史, 以及过去40年来在政治和经济上的巨大发展。. 完形填空“Sara, dont forget your promise to me that you will mow Mrs Martins yard this weekend, ” said Dad. “Dont let me down. ”Sara was the oldest child in the family, and one of her chores was to mow their yard. Mrs Martin, their 1 neighbor,

27、 was unable to take care of her yard in her 70s, so Saras dad had 2 Sara for this job. 3 Mrs Martins yard was not big, Sara knew the job would go quickly. However, she still disliked her dads promise. “Why didnt you ask me first?” Sara had 4. “Did you ask me first when you volunteered me to be in th

28、e school festival last fall?” asked Saras father. “Well, no, I didnt ask you first, but you would have done those things anyway. Youre always 5 to help. ”“I 6 when I can. ” Dad answered. “Sara, we have known Mrs Martin for a very long time. She has often 7 our family. Now we can do something for her

29、. 8, the feeling you get from helping someone makes you wonder who is really helping whom. ”“I dont know, Dad, ” said Sara. “The only feeling I get from mowing our yard is 9. ”“Just you wait and see, ” said Dad. After breakfast, Sara made her way to Mrs Martins yard. She was good at her job and soon

30、 had Mrs Martins yard looking 10. Mrs Martin came outside with a big glass of orange juice and 11 it to her. Sara stopped her work and 12 enjoyed the drink, while Mrs Martin talked to her about all of the flowers in her yard. Seeing the joy in Mrs Martins eyes, Sara began to understand how much the

31、yard 13 to Mrs Martin. After finishing her drink, Sara returned to work with a new 14. A warm feeling began to 15 through her body. Her dad was right. It was hard to tell who was helping whom!【文章大意】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章通过讲述萨拉帮助年老的邻居割院子里的草, 自己也感觉很快乐的经历, 说明了帮助别人的感觉会让你怀疑谁在真正帮助谁。1. A. strangeB. newC. agedD. fa

32、ithful【解析】选C。根据was unable to take care of her yard in her 70s可知他们的邻居上了年纪。 strange奇怪的; new新的; aged年老的; faithful忠诚的, 故选C。2. A. guidedB. volunteeredC. orderedD. forced【解析】选B。根据 “Did you ask me first when you volunteered me to be in the school festival last fall?” asked Saras father. 可知这里意思是萨拉的父亲自愿让萨拉做这

33、份工作。 guide带领; volunteer自愿做; order命令; force强迫, 故选B。3. A. OnceB. SinceC. UnlessD. Although【解析】选B。根据Sara knew the job would go quickly. 可知这里意思是因为马丁太太的院子不大。once一旦; since自以来, 因为; unless除非;although尽管, 故选B。4. A. repliedB. suggestedC. complainedD. announced【解析】选C。根据“Why didnt you ask me first?” 可知萨拉在抱怨。 rep

34、ly回答; suggest建议; complain抱怨; announce宣布, 故选C。5. A. proudB. willingC. afraidD. fortunate【解析】选B。根据_ you would have done those things anyway. 可知这里意思是你总是乐于助人。 proud自豪的; willing乐意的; afraid害怕的; fortunate幸运的, 故选B。6. A. chooseB. succeedC. hesitateD. try【解析】选D。句意: “我能试的时候就试。”爸爸回答道。 choose选择; succeed成功; hesit

35、ate犹豫; try尝试, 故选D。7. A. respectedB. changedC. protectedD. helped【解析】选D。根据Now we can do something for her. 可知这里意思是她经常帮助我们家。 respect尊敬; change改变; protect保护; help帮助, 故选D。8. A. BesidesB. InsteadC. ThereforeD. Otherwise【解析】选A。句意: 此外, 帮助别人的感觉会让你怀疑谁在真正帮助谁。besides此外; instead代替; therefore因此; otherwise否则, 故选A

36、。9. A. scaredB. movedC. tiredD. relaxed【解析】选C。这里意思是“我在院子里割草的唯一的感觉就是疲倦。”scared害怕的; moved感动的; tired疲倦的; relaxed放松的, 故选C。10. A. tidyB. aliveC. emptyD. messy【解析】选A。根据She was good at her job可知这里意思是不久, 她就把马丁太太的院子收拾得整整齐齐了。 tidy整齐的; alive活着的; empty空的; messy凌乱的, 故选A。11. A. threwB. deliveredC. offeredD. sold【

37、解析】选C。根据Sara stopped her work and _enjoyed the drink可知这里意思是马丁太太提供给她一大杯橙汁。 throw抛; deliver递送; offer提供; sell卖, 故选C。12. A. eagerlyB. generouslyC. carefullyD. gratefully【解析】选D。上文说马丁太太提供给她一大杯橙汁, 所以自然是Sara 感激地享用饮料。 eagerly渴望地; generously慷慨地; carefully小心地; gratefully感激地, 故选D。13. A. relatedB. meantC. belong

38、edD. referred【解析】选B。句意: 看到马丁太太眼里的喜悦, 萨拉开始明白这个院子对马丁太太意味着什么。 relate使有联系; mean意味;belong属于; refer提到, 故选B。14. A. attitudeB. wisdomC. inspirationD. expectation【解析】选A。根据A warm feeling began to _through her body. 可知这里意思是喝完饮料后, 萨拉以一种新的态度回到了工作岗位。 attitude态度; wisdom智慧;inspiration灵感; expectation期待, 故选A。15. A. e

39、xistB. flyC. spreadD. break【解析】选C。句意: 一种温暖的感觉开始蔓延她的全身。 exist存在; fly飞行;spread蔓延; break打破, 故选C。【知识拓展】佳词积累1. mow v. 割2. volunteer vt. 自愿做;主动建议(告诉). 语法填空Zhou Shihao, 17, from Shanghai Yichuan High School, was shocked by the statistics he had found. 1. he was looking into the use of handheld cellphones b

40、y drivers, he found that more than 30% of them reached for their phones on the road. The teenagers concerns led to his drafting a proposal on this issuesomething 2. _ he did together with five other schoolmates in the Mock Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference competition in the Putuo Di

41、strict of Shanghai. Zhou and his schoolmates were not alone. In January, many Shanghai youngsters, even elementary school students, took part in Mock CPPCC competitions 3. (hold) in their local districts and handed in proposals on issues ranging from network security and the future city to the prote

42、ction of 4. _ (tradition) culture. “The competition 5. _ (real) encourages us students to focus on social issues and play an active role 6. taking responsibility for our country, ” said Zhang Simin, 17, from Shanghai Nanyang High School. Kids usually finish school at 3: 30. However, most parents wor

43、k until 6: 00, 7. _ (make) it hard for them to pick kids up. “This is a problem weve all been through, ” said Zhang. To help students, Zhangs school 8. (invite) deputies (代表) to the National Peoples Congress to give students instruction. “Thanks to the deputies, we finally understand its not who is

44、to blame that 9. _ (matter), but finding the best solution, ” said Zhang. “The competition aims to encourage a sense of citizenship among Chinas post-00s generation, ” said Xia Jing, a teacher from Shanghai Jinyuan Senior High School. “Through this channel, students can let their 10. (voice) be hear

45、d. ”【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道。17岁的周世豪和许多上海年轻人一道, 参加了在他们所在地区举行的模拟政协比赛, 提交了从网络安全和未来城市到保护传统文化等问题的提案, 该比赛旨在提高中国00后的公民意识。1. 【解析】When/While/As。考查连词。根据本句前后分句的逻辑关系可知, 此处填时间连词When/While/As。2. 【解析】that。考查定语从句。先行词something在定语从句中作宾语, 定语从句中先行词是不定代词时引导词用that。故填that。3. 【解析】held。考查过去分词作定语。分析句子结构可知, 该空作后置定语, 且与中心名词competition

46、s之间为被动关系, 故填held。4. 【解析】traditional。考查形容词。此处应用形容词形式作定语, 修饰其后的名词culture, 故用traditional。5. 【解析】really。考查副词。此处用副词形式修饰句中谓语动词。6. 【解析】in。考查介词搭配。play a role in 为固定短语, 意为“在起作用”, 故填介词in。7. 【解析】making。考查现在分词短语作伴随状语。分析句子结构可知, 此处用非谓语形式, 且该词与主句之间为主动关系, 故用making。8. 【解析】invited。考查时态。通过分析句子结构, 该词在句中作谓语, 根据上下文可知, 用一般过去时, 故填invited。9. 【解析】matters。考查时态和主谓一致。本句为“It is+被强调部分+that+其他”强调句型结构, 强调主语部分, 又因主语为who is to blame, 故其后的谓语动词为单数, 一般现在时, 故填matters。10. 【解析】voices。考查名词复数。由其前的修饰语their可知, 此处应用复数形式名词, 故填voices。