2021-2022学年新教材高中英语 UNIT 2 SUCCESS Section Ⅲ READING .doc

1、课时分层作业(六).阅读理解AThis 18yearold dancer is now one of Guccis most wellknown models.Elli Goldstein，who has Down Syndrome(唐氏综合征)，stars in a Gucci beauty campaign for a mascara product.Her mom says the February photoshoot now being featured in Italian Vogue，took around six hours.Elli is from Ilford Essex

2、in the UK.This isnt Ellis first appearance in the worldwide spotlight.Shes been featured in Londons famous National Portrait Gallery and has danced at the Royal Opera House.The model has appeared in TV commercials and videos for a famous film festival.She even made a dance video of her own during th

3、e pandemic(流行病) to cheer people up.“Elli was born to have this outgoing personality.She loves the camera.She loves the films.” Her mom says nothing holds her back.She lives life to the fullest.That positive energy appears to be paying off.Ellis modeling picture posted on the Gucci beauty Instagram a

4、ccount was the most liked post ever.“We want to increase the representation of people who have until now been excluded in the media，” said Peterson，Ellis agent.“You know，its about time that we welcomed different models with different disability.”“Just follow our dreams and add passions to our life.”

5、 The photographer for Ellis Gucci photoshoot says he aims to show that beauty is everywhere.It exists in every person.【语篇解读】本文主要说明了18岁的舞者Elli Goldstein现在是Gucci最著名的模特之一，患有唐氏综合症的Elli Goldstein在Gucci一款睫毛膏产品的美容广告中担任主角。文章介绍了在此之前她所取得的一些成就，以及周围人对她的评价和对美的看法。1What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?AEllis birthplac

6、e.BEllis personality.CEllis childhood life.DEllis achievements.D主旨大意题。根据第二段内容可知Elli来自英国埃塞克斯的伊尔福德。这不是Elli第一次出现在全球聚光灯下。她曾出现在伦敦著名的国家肖像画廊，还曾在皇家歌剧院跳舞。这名模特曾出现在一个著名电影节的电视广告和视频中。她甚至在疫情期间制作了自己的舞蹈视频来鼓舞人们。由此可知，第二段的主要内容是Elli的成就。故选D。2Which of the following best describes Elli?ADetermined and positive.BOptimistic

7、 and easygoing.CRespectful and straight.DHonest and fashionable.A推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Her mom says nothing holds her back.She lives life to the fullest.That positive energy appears to be paying off.”可知，她妈妈说没有什么能阻止她。她过着充实的生活。这种正能量似乎正在得到回报。由此可推知，Elli是个内心坚定且积极的人。故选A。3What can be inferred from Petersons words?

8、AThe media favors the disabled.BDiscrimination exists in the media.CThe models are in great demand.DModels should keep up with the times.B推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“We want to increase the representation of people who have until now been excluded in the media，” said Peterson，Ellis agent.“You know，its about tim

9、e that we welcomed different models with different disability.”可知，媒体存在歧视。故选B。4What does the photographer want to convey?ABetter late than never.BLife is full of the unexpected.CBeauty has no boundaries.DActions speak louder than words.C推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Just follow our dreams and add passions to our lif

10、e.The photographer for Ellis Gucci photoshoot says he aims to show that beauty is everywhere.It exists in every person.”可知摄影师想要传达美丽没有界限。故选C。BBorn on August 6，1809 in Lincolnshire，England，Alfred Lord Tennyson was an outstanding Victorian poet.He wrote poetry that was quite personal but he was also a

11、strong supporter of social reform and covered some big social problems in his poetry.By the time of his death on October 6，1892，Tennyson had become the most popular poet in Britain.Teenyson studied philosophy at Trinity College，Cambridge and in 1828 he won a university prize for poetry.The next year

12、 he was invited to become a member of society known as The Apostles.He experienced difficulty in reading and writing，because he was extremely shortsighted，so he worked on his poetry in his head.At Cambridge he was urged by members of The Apostles to put his poems into writing after they heard him re

13、cite them from memory at their meetings.A book of poems by Tennyson，published in 1832，received some bad reviews and this put the poet off publishing anything for the next nine years.He wrote some of his most personal poems after 1833，following the sudden death of his dearest friend Hallam.As a way o

14、f dealing with his sadness，Tennyson wrote quite a lot of poems over the next decade.These were collected together and published in 1850 as In Memoriam，which established his name as a serious poet.In the 1850s Tennyson continued to enjoy success as a poet.He frequently used classical references in hi

15、s poetry，which was influenced by his great interest in the works of Dante，Virgil and Homer.Queen Victorias husband，Prince Albert，was an admirer of his works.He was invited to the royal court several times and in 1884 he gained the title of Lord Tennyson.【语篇解读】文章介绍了Alfred Lord Tennyson(阿尔弗雷德丁尼生)在诗歌方面

16、的成就和历史，他是维多利亚时代英国一位杰出的诗人，并在1884年获得了丁尼生勋爵的头衔。5What can we know about Alfred Lord Tennyson from Paragraph 1?AHe was strongly against reform.BHe died when he was in his 80s.CHe lived in the eighteenth century.DHis poems seldom focused on social problems.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Born on August 6，1809 in Lincolnsh

17、ire，England，Alfred Lord Tennyson was an outstanding Victorian poet.”及“By the time of his death on October 6，1892，Tennyson had become the most popular poet in Britain.”可知，丁尼生出生于1809年8月6日，死于1892年10月6日，由此可知，丁尼生在80多岁时去世。故选B项。6What made it difficult for Tennyson to read and write?AHis poor family.BHis po

18、or memory.CHis poor eyesight.DHis poor education.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He experienced difficulty in reading and writing，because he was extremely shortsighted，so he worked on his poetry in his head.”可知，丁尼生的视力很差所以他读写有困难。故选C项。7What did Tennyson do after Hallams death?AHe delayed publishing his poems.BHe inten

19、ded to be a serious poet.CHe collected poems written before.DHe produced a large number of poems.D细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He wrote some of his most personal poems after 1833，following the sudden death of his dearest friend Hallam.As a way of dealing with his sadness，Tennyson wrote quite a lot of poems over th

20、e next decade.”可知，在Hallam死后，丁尼生创作了大量诗歌。故选D项。8Why does the author mention Prince Albert in Paragraph 4?ATo prove Tennyson was a successful poet.BTo show Tennyson valued friendship very much.CTo introduce who influenced Tennyson most as a poet.DTo tell why Tennyson enjoyed using classical references i

21、n his poems.A推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Queen Victorias husband，Prince Albert，was an admirer of his works.He was invited to the royal court several times and in 1884 he gained the title of Lord Tennyson.”可知，作者在第四段提到阿尔伯特亲王是想证明丁尼生是一位成功的诗人。故选A项。.概要写作阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Some experts argue the fact that almost

22、one in four teens is constantly online is a dangerous thing，yet I believe that its an opportunity.Technology brings us closer together and can help us in everyday life rather than replacing friends with screens.First，I believe that technology takes the embarrassment out of facetoface contact，as talk

23、ing to someone may make you uncomfortable.You could not say what is on your mind.A much simpler way of communicating is through texts.By texting a person，there is no resistance(抵抗) to what you are trying to say.You are able to revise your words before you send them，hopefully not saying something you

24、 will later regret or that could hurt someones feelings.Apart from making friends facetoface，there are other ways of interaction using technology.Technology can help bond people together by showing similar interests.Second，technology can help friends and family keep in touch.When moments together ar

25、e not within reach，the next best thing is to use technology to catch up on each others life and share precious moments through videos and calls.The ability to play back a memory on a screen is amazing，something that can be cherished and kept forever.Some may argue technology is the problem in the wo

26、rld，but I do not.I believe that technology helps you escape the evil and pressure in the world and has the ability to let you create your own world where what others say or think doesnt matter.After a stressful time，technology is there to help you communicate and remind you what you should be gratef

27、ul for，or just make your day a little better.In conclusion，I believe that not only is technology not replacing friends with screens but its actually bringing us closer together and establishing relationships among teens.Overall，I believe this topic makes the world a better place by making it easier

28、to create friends，and make otherwise lost friends keep in touch. 【参考范文】Despite some peoples worry about technology，I consider it a chance，enhancing relationships and contributing to daily life.(要点1) Technology protects people from the embarrassment they may experience in facetoface communication and

29、 enables them to socialize，share great life moments and save valuable memories.(要点2) It helps people avoid pressure and bad things，improves their communication skills and reminds them to be grateful.(要点3) In short，technology can promote peoples relationship and enrich their life instead of ruining friendships.(要点4)