2021版高考英语大一轮复习 Unit 1 Cultural relics练习 新人教版必修2.doc

1、 Unit 1Cultural relics.阅读AThe Leaning Tower of Pisa was not leaning when it was built in 1173 and it was straight like a pole.It started to shift direction soon after construction because of the poor foundation in addition to the loose layer of subsoil(底土).At the beginning,it leaned to the southeast

2、 before the shaky foundation started to shift leaning towards the southwest.After the period of structural strengthening in the beginning of 21st century,now the Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at an angle of 3.97 degrees.In 1178,the shift in direction was observed for the first time when the constructi

3、on had progressed further to the third floor.The tower was very heavy for the three-meter foundation that was built on a weak area of land.For compensating(补偿) the leaning position,the builders started to construct the upper floors with one side higher than the other one.This caused the tower to lea

4、n in the other direction.This unusual structure led to the tower being actually curved.In spite of these efforts,the tower kept on leaning.The government of Italy started to plan a prevention of the complete collapse of the tower in 1964.However,a request was put forward by the authorities to keep t

5、he leaning position because of the tourism industry of the region.After nearly two decades of careful planning by engineers,historians and mathematicians,the stabilization efforts for the Leaning Tower of Pisa started in 1990.The tower was closed for the general public and the people living nearby m

6、oved away.For reducing the total weight of the tower,its seven bells which represented the seven musical notes were removed.The tower was reopened for the general public on December 15,2001.In May 2008,after removing another 70 metric tons of earth,the engineers announced that the tower had been fin

7、ally stabilized and it would remain stable for at least 200 years.1.Why did the Leaning Tower of Pisa begin to lean?A.It was too high like a pole. B.Its foundation was far from strong.C.The work of repair was delayed.D.Its foundation shook badly.2.When did people notice the Leaning Tower of Pisa shi

8、ft its direction?A.As soon as it was constructed.B.At the end of the construction.C.Soon after the construction. D.In the course of the construction.3.Why did the authorities prefer to keep the leaning position of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?A.They wanted to attract more tourists.B.They lacked funds t

9、hen.C.It was an impossible mission to make the Tower up-straight.D.They were short of engineers,historians and mathematicians.4.Which of the following is the right order according to this passage?a.People noticed the tower began to shift its direction.b.The repair work was carried out last time.c.Th

10、e Leaning Tower of Pisa was repaired for the first time.d.The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built.e.The tower was opened to the visitors again.f.The government started to make a plan for the tower.A.c,d,a,f,b,eB.f,e,a,d,c,bC.d,e,b,f,c,aD.d,a,f,c,e,b语篇解读:本文是记叙文。主要介绍了比萨斜塔倾斜的原因以及目前的状况。答案及剖析:1.B细节理解题。根据文章第一

11、段中because of the poor foundation in addition to the loose layer of subsoil可知,塔开始倾斜的原因之一是地基不牢固,故选B项。2.D细节理解题。根据第二段第一句In 1178,the shift in direction was observed for the first time when the construction had progressed further to the third floor.可知,人们是在建设中发现比萨斜塔倾斜的,故选D项。3.A细节理解题。根据第四段第二句However,a reque

12、st was put forward by the authorities to keep the leaning position because of the tourism industry of the region.可知,考虑到当地的旅游业,也就是为了吸引更多的游客,当权者希望保持斜塔的倾斜。故选A项。4.D细节排序题。根据题目中所列举的事实发生的时间可知,D项的顺序和文章的内容保持一致,故选D项。B(2020山东模考)Why go to Madrid?There may be a slight chill (寒冷) in the air,with temperatures stay

13、ing around 15 in March,but Spains handsome capital is slowly starting to warm up.Even more attractive are the cultural events.A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spains greatest artist,Picasso,has just opened in the studio at the Fundacin Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23.It runs unti

14、l 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.Later this summer,the 400th anniversary of the death of the Renaissance (文艺复兴) painter El Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo del Prado from 24 June to 5 October.How to go?The widest range of fligh

15、ts is offered by EasyJetfrom Bristol,Edinburgh, Gatwick,Liverpool and Luton.British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City.Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted;Air Europa flies from Gatwick.Barajas airport is 13km north-east of the city centre and is

16、 served by frequent trains on Metro line 8,but the shortest underground journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Ministerios station and takes about 30 minutes.The fare to any station in the city centre is 4.50.The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock;5

17、 one way.It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre.A taxi takes half the time.A flat rate of 30 covers most of central Madrid.5.When will the exhibition about Picasso close?A.On 23 March.B.On 11 May.C.On 24 June.D.On 5 October.6.Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Madrid?A.EasyJet.

18、B.Ryanair.C.Air Europa.D.British Airways.7.What is the fastest way to reach central Madrid from Barajas airport?A.Take a taxi.B.Take a city bus.C.Take Metro line 8.D.Take the airport express bus.语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。介绍了西班牙马德里的两个艺术展预告。答案及剖析:5.B细节理解题。由第二段的最后一句It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borr

19、owed from his family.可知,关于毕加索的展览一直持续到5月11日才关闭。6.B细节理解题。由文章第四段的Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted可知,Ryanair航空公司有从曼彻斯特飞往马德里的航班。7.A细节理解题。由文章最后一段的.but the shortest underground journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Ministerios station and takes about 30 minutes可知,乘地铁到市中心要花大约

20、30分钟的时间;由The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock;5 one way.It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre.可知,乘机场快线需要40分钟;由A taxi takes half the time.可知,打车去市中心只需其一半的时间,即20分钟。由此可知,从Barajas飞机场到马德里市中心最快的方式是乘出租车。.语法填空(2019双语报)Football,also called soccer,is 1. (actual) one of th

21、e worlds most popular team sports.It is played by people of all ages in more than 200 countries.2. nobody really knows when people began to play football,historians think that some form of the game was first played in ancient cultures like China,Egypt or Rome.Modern football,however,3. (start) in En

22、gland.In 1863,the Football Association 4. (found) in England and the first set of rules were made.By the end of the 19th century,the game 5. (spread) throughout the rest of the world.A football team is made up of 10 field players and a goalkeeper (守门员).The goalkeeper is the only one 6. can touch the

23、 ball with his hands.It is his job to keep the ball from 7. (get) into his goal.Defenders (防守队员) play in front of the goalkeeper.They must stop the other team 8. scoring a goal.During the match,each team tries to score as many goals as possible.The 9. (big) football event in the world is the World C

24、up.Every four years,national 10. (team) will gather their best players and compete for the top prize.答案及剖析:1.actually考查副词。此处副词作状语,所以填actually。2.Although考查连词。根据语境可知,此处是一个让步状语从句,所以填Although,表示“尽管”。3.started考查动词的时态。根据语境可知,此处意为:然而,现代足球是从英国开始的,此事发生在过去,所以用一般过去时。4.was founded考查时态和语态。根据时间状语In 1863可知,此处用一般过去

25、时,又因为the Football Association是found这个动作的承受者,所以此处应用一般过去时的被动语态。5.had spread考查时态。根据前面的时间状语By the end of the 19th century可知,此处用过去完成时。6.who/that考查定语从句引导词。根据语境可知,此处是一个限制性定语从句,先行词是the only one,指的是守门员,所以用who/that引导。7.getting考查非谓语动词。from是介词,后面接动词的ing形式作宾语,所以填getting。8.from考查介词。stop.from doing.表示“阻止做”,所以填介词from。9.biggest考查形容词最高级。根据前面的定冠词The及后面的in the world可知,此处用形容词最高级,表示“最大的”。10.teams考查名词复数形式。根据后面的代词their可知,此处填名词复数形式teams。