2019高考英语一轮选练习题Unit5Travellingabroad含解析新人教版选修7.doc

1、选修7Unit 5Travelling abroad李仕才一、阅读理解After a year of examining studies concerning whether homework is effective, NYC P.S. 116 elementary school decided that math worksheets and essay assignments were actually a waste of time. In February, Principal Jane Hsu sent a letter to parents stating that the Pr

2、e-K through fifth grade students would not be given any traditional homework to encourage kids to have free time for reading, playing outside, or doing activities they enjoy.The negative effects of homework have been well established, Hsu wrote in a note to parents. They include: childrens frustrati

3、on and exhaustion, lack of time for other activities and family time and, sadly for many, loss of interest in learning.Some parents, however, disagree with the policy change, believing that a lack of focus will cause children to fall behind. Homework has been part of education from the beginning, an

4、d has increased in volume in recent years.Hsus advice that children should read and spend time with their families has upset some parents to the point of considering pulling their children out of P.S. 116. This group feels that homework assignments give children a goal to work toward. Others feel so

5、 strongly about the importance of homework that they have begun giving their own homework assignments to their children.An Australian Childhood Foundation survey found that 71% of Australian parents feel they do not spend enough quality time with their children mainly because of the time spent runni

6、ng the household or the time spent helping with homework. Education experts in Australia are saying that parents should stop helping. Doing so will give kids more independence, will give parents more free time, and will help reduce the number of homework-induced arguments in the family.While some re

7、search suggests that homework has little academic benefit for elementary students, other research shows homework can help kids develop independence, and confidence. It can also contribute to a sense of belonging or control over their lives. When parents try to help their children with homework, the

8、assistance can take away that feeling and can also drain already exhausted working parents.1.Cancelling traditional homework is aimed at _.A. allowing students to learn on their ownB. inspiring students to spend more time with parentsC. wishing students to seek self-developmentD. motivating students

9、 to help with housework2.What can be concluded from the 1st and 2nd paragraph?A. Jane Hsu is the first principal to cancel homework.B. Jane Hsu has done thorough research on homework.C. Jane Hsu paid little attention to students academic records.D. Jane Hsu knows students prefer activities to their

10、subjects.3.Why are some parents strongly against Principal Jane Hsu?A. They have no time to give their children homework.B. They dont think the school is responsible for their kids.C. They are afraid their kids will fall behind.D. They dislike their kids doing too many activities.4.What is the autho

11、rs attitude to parents helping kids with homework?A. Supportive.B. Indifferent.C. Ironic.D. Negative.【文章大意】这是一篇议论文，文章对是否应该给小学生布置家庭作业进行了论述。 1.C 【解析】考查细节理解。依据第一段末尾的.to encourage kids to have free time for reading, playing outside, or doing activities they enjoy可知，这所学校取消数学和作文这类家庭作业是为了让孩子们有更多的时间读书，在户外玩耍

12、或者参加自己喜欢的活动，由此可推知这个学校希望学生们寻求自我发展。2.B 【解析】考查推理判断。根据第一段中的After a year of examining studies concerning whether homework is effective以及第二段的内容可知，校长对此做了全面的调查。4.D 【解析】考查观点态度。依据文章尾段中的When parents try to help their children with homework, the assistance can take away that feeling and can also drain already e

13、xhausted working parents可推知，对于家长在作业上帮助孩子的问题，作者持有否定的看法。二、完形填空(2018江西名校联盟检测)Brian Tagalog was born without arms. But that didnt _1_ him from leading a normal life. The _2_ young man believes he is the only certified tattoo(文身) artist without arms in the world.A _3_ of Honolulu, Tagalog moved with his

14、family to Tucson. He had always shown an interest in drawing, and set his mind on becoming a _4_ tattoo artist. Not many people gave him a chance, but he _5_ improved his foot drawing skills and operated the tattoo gun with his _6_. Brians mother admits that _7_ him was not easy, but she always made

15、 it a(n) _8_ to let him explore his options. “The day I gave birth to him, well, I was shocked, but we never hid him. I didnt _9_ him in any way.” And perhaps thats what gave him the _10_ to achieve his dreams, _11_ the very obvious absence of two limbs. “I was born without arms，” he said. “But that

16、 has not _12_ me down to pursue my dream.” At first, finding a shop that would _13_ him proved a very difficult thing. He _14_ many tattoo shops and got no calls back. He didnt give up; _15_， Brian finally runs his own shop. Brian uses a (n) _16_ technique to tattoohe draws the design on clients ski

17、n with one foot, _17_ using the other to stretch the skin. And eventually his tattoos always turn out to get his clients _18_.Brian hopes his success will _19_ others to follow their dreams bravely. Words and photos just dont do Brian Tagalog justice. You need to see him _20_ to witness how he works

18、 only with his feet.【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了生来没有胳膊的Brian Tagalog通过自己的不懈努力最终成为一名成功的文身艺术家的故事。1A.promote Bpreserve Cprotect Dprevent答案与解析：D但是那没有阻止他过正常的生活。prevent sb. from doing sth.“阻止某人做某事”。2A.wise Bambitious Cpromising Dhandsome答案与解析：B这个有抱负的年轻人相信他是这个世界上唯一一个有资格证的无臂文身艺术家。wise“睿智的”；ambitious“有雄心的，有抱负的”；promis

19、ing“有前途的”；handsome“英俊的”。3A.visitor Bforeigner Cstranger Dnative答案与解析：D根据后文的“moved with his family to Tucson”可知，此处指Tagalog是一个火奴鲁鲁的当地人。foreigner“外国人”；stranger“陌生人”；native“当地人，本地人”。4A.professional BnormalCtemporary Dconservative答案与解析：A他总是表现出在绘画方面的兴趣，并且下决心成为一名专业的文身艺术家。professional“专业的，职业的”；normal“正常的”；t

20、emporary“暂时的”；conservative“保守的”。5A.steadily BoccasionallyCeffectively Dfrequently答案与解析：A并不是很多人给他机会，但是他不断地磨炼自己的脚部绘画技巧并且用自己的脚趾操作文身枪。steadily“持续地，不断地”；occasionally“偶尔，偶然”；effectively“高效地”；frequently“经常地，频繁地”。6A.fingers Btoes Cmouth Djaw答案与解析：B参见上题解析。7A.comforting BeducatingCraising Daccompanying答案与解析：C

21、Brian的母亲承认抚养他长大不是一件容易的事儿。comfort “安慰”；educate“教育”；raise“养育，抚养”；accompany“陪伴”。8A.failure Bpoint Cadventure Ddestination答案与解析：B但她总是特别注意让他探究自己的选择。make it a point to“对特别注意，努力做到”，是固定短语，符合语境。failure“失败”；adventure“冒险”；destination“目的地”。9A.defend Bblame Cabandon Dshelter答案与解析：D根据上文的“but we never hid him”可知，此

22、处应是指Brian的母亲不以任何形式庇护他。defend“保护”；blame“责备”；abandon“遗弃”；shelter“庇护，遮蔽”。10A.confidence BdeterminationCfreedom Denthusiasm答案与解析：A根据上下文语境，此处应是表示尽管他没有胳膊，但是Brian的家人所采取的更为积极的让Brian成长的方式或许正是给予他实现梦想的自信心的东西。confidence“自信心”；determination“决心”；freedom“自由”；enthusiasm“热情”。11A.apart from BinCregardless of Ddespite答

23、案与解析：D参见上题解析。apart from“除了”；regardless of“不管，不顾”；despite“尽管”。12A.turned Bcalmed Cslowed Dtracked答案与解析：C他说：“我生来没有胳膊，但是那并没有让我放慢追求自己梦想的速度。”turn sb. down“拒绝某人”；calm sb.down“使某人镇静下来”；slow sb. down“使某人慢下来”；track sb. down“追查到，追踪到”。13A.hire Bsupport Cserve Dfund答案与解析：A根据下文中的“.got no calls back”“He didnt giv

24、e up；15，Brian finally runs his own shop.”可知，此处应是指起初，找到一个愿意雇用他的店铺被证实是一件非常困难的事情。hire“雇用”；support“支持”；serve“为服务”；fund“资助”。14A.adapted to Bappealed toCattached to Dapplied to答案与解析：D根据上下文的内容可知，此处表示他应聘了好多家店。但是没有得到回信。apply to“向申请”符合语境。adapt to“适应”；appeal to“对有吸引力”；attach to“与有联系，与有关联”。15A.otherwise Binstea

25、d Cstill Dhowever答案与解析：B他没有放弃，反而(instead)最后开了自己的店。other wise“否则”；instead“反而”；still “仍然”；however“然而”。16A.unique Bfunny Cpowerful Dattractive答案与解析：A根据下文的内容可知，此处指Brian使用了一种独特的文身技巧。unique“独特的”；funny“有趣的”；powerful“强有力的”；attractive“吸引人的”。17A.before Bif Cwhile Dunless答案与解析：C当他用另一只脚将皮肤抻平时，他用一只脚在顾客的皮肤上绘制图案。w

26、hile“当时”符合语境。before“在之前”；if“如果”；unless“除非”。18A.instruction Badmiration Cdoubt Dcomplaint答案与解析：B而且最后他的文身总是会得到顾客的赞赏。instruction“指导”；admiration“赞赏”；doubt“怀疑”；complaint“投诉”。19A.inspire Burge Crequest Dadvise答案与解析：ABrian希望他的成功能激励他人勇敢地追求梦想。inspire sb. to do sth.“激励某人去做某事”。urge“敦促”；request“要求”；advise“建议”。2

27、0A.in response Bin advance Cin action Din turn答案与解析：C根据语境可知，此处表示你需要见证在工作状态中的Brian。in action“在活动中，在运转”，在此引申为“处于工作状态中”。in response“作为回应”；in advance“提前”；in turn“反过来”。三、七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2018济南模拟) While you are travelling abroad, cultural mistakes are more serious than linguis

28、tic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill feeling between individuals. _1_ Touching Someone _2_ In Mediterranean countries, if you dont touch someones arm when talking to them or if you dont greet them with kisses or a warm hug, youll be considered cold. But backslap(拍背)

29、someone who isnt a family member or a good friend in Korea, and youll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred never even pat a child on the head. Talking over Dinner In some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, the food is the thing, so dont start chatti

30、ng about your days adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner. _3_ Its not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking. Removing Your Shoes or Not Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you u

31、ncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and youll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces. _4_ Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to nativ

32、e behavior. _5_ And dont feel offended if something seems offensive like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.APersonal space varies as you travel the globe.BAsians consider removing shoes impolite at home.CNever be completely surprised by anything.DThe l

33、inguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.ELook out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.FIf not, keep the shoes on.GYoull likely be met with silence.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了一些出国旅游时应当注意的文化上的错误。段意梳理：第一段：外出旅游时，文化方面的错误比语言方面的错误更容易造成误解。第二段：触碰某人。不同国家对于触碰某人有不同的习俗。

34、第三至四段：边吃边谈。在一些国家如中国、日本和一些非洲国家，吃饭时不说话。第五段：是否脱鞋。不同国家对进门是否脱鞋也有不同的习俗。第六段：当你在国外时，应当对当地的习俗保持高度敏感。1答案与解析：E该空是一个总结句，用来引出下面要提到的话题，起承上启下的作用，故选E项。2答案与解析：A结合小标题“Touching Someone”及下文提到的不同国家对于触碰有不同的习俗可知，不同的地方对个人空间的理解各不相同。故选A项。3答案与解析：G上文介绍在中国、日本和一些非洲国家，吃饭时不要闲谈。由此可知，吃饭时要保持沉默，只有G项与此相关。故选G项。4答案与解析：F该空与前一句是相反的情况，上文提到“如果你在门口看到一排鞋子，就松开你的鞋带。”，接下来就应当描写与之相反的情况，故选F项。5答案与解析：C从空后的“And dont.like queue jumping”可知，此空与该句表并列关系，也应是“不要”，故选C项。四、书面表达请根据下面图片，写一篇英文演讲稿。内容要点如下：1.谈谈贫困山区孩子的教育状况。2.说明“希望工程”的重要性。3.提出相应的建议。注意：1.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯。2.词数120左右。参考范文