2022版新高考英语一轮总复习提能练（三十五）　选修7　UNIT 5　TRAVELLING ABROAD WORD版含解析.doc

1、高考提能练(三十五)选修7Unit 5Travelling abroad.阅读理解A (2020湖北八校第一次联考)I always wanted to be extraordinarily good at something.I wanted to be the best in the classaweinspiring and tiptop；a worldfamous genius，like Michael Phelps.Unfortunately，my version of reality did not quite line up with this delusional vision

2、.I was a good swimmer，but I peaked at the collegiate State Championships level.My academic record was pretty solid，but I never would have made it into one of those Ivy League schools.Though I rose to aboveaverage status in a couple of areas，the disappointing truth was that I would never amount to an

3、ything better than a midsized fish in a small pond.The destiny apparently had other plans.What drove me crazy，though，was the superstar talent thrown in my face at every turn.Some folks just seemed to get an unfair dose(一剂) of the talent.Why couldnt I be like Bernie Williams，the famed New York Yankee

4、s player who also happened to be a worldclass guitar virtuoso(艺术大师)?Some say greatness is simply a function of putting in the practice time.It is around ten thousand hours，to be precise，according to author Malcolm Gladwell.I dont question the theory of devoting extraordinary efforts to developing on

5、es expertise，but it seems that the talent is equally important.Ive heard that as people approach middle age，their life satisfaction increases because they begin to accept the gap between the expectations of themselves and the reality.After a few decades of frustration without the desired results，we

6、eventually come to terms with our life as it comes out，even if it falls far short of our idealized youthful expectations.Hope bends，it seems.语篇解读本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者一直想成为最优秀的人，但是现实跟不上作者的期望；作者后来明白天赋和努力同样重要，人们最终会接受期望与现实的差距。1What does the underlined word “delusional” in Para.2 most probably mean?AImaginary. B

7、Realistic.CDisappointing. DMaterial.A考查词义猜测。根据画线词所在句中的“did not quite line up with”和上一段的内容(作者对自己的期望)可知，此处表示现实与作者对自己的期望并不完全一致。A项意为“幻想的”，与画线词词义相近，故选A项。2In the passage，the writer thinks of himself as_Aa worldfamous geniusBa midsized fish in a small pondCa worldclass virtuosoDa student in an Ivy League s

8、choolB考查细节理解。根据第三段的内容，尤其是“I would never amount to anything better than a midsized fish in a small pond”可知，作者把自己视为池塘中的一条中等大小的鱼。故选B项。3According to the writer，what makes “greatness”？AExtraordinary efforts.BTen thousand hours of practice.CTalent and expertise.DTalent and practice.D考查细节理解。根据第五段第一句和最后一句可知

9、，作者认为“伟大”来自大量的练习和天赋，故选D项。4Which of the following might be the best title?AHope Bends BFrustrating DecadesCPractice Works DYouthful ExpectationsA考查标题判断。根据尾段“Hope bends，it seems”并结合文章其他内容可知，本文主要讲述了期望与现实的差距随着我们步入中年，我们最终会接受自我理想化的期望与现实的差距，故A项最适合作文章标题。bend意为“弯曲”。B(2020沈阳市教学质量监测)Bowhead whales (弓头鲸) can li

10、ve 200 years or longer.How they do it is no longer among the secrets of the deep.Scientists have mapped the genetic code of this longlived whale species. The international effort found unusual features in the Arctic whales genes. Those features likely protect the species against cancer and other pro

11、blems related to old age.“We hope to learn what is the secret of bowhead whales living longer, healthier lives，” said Joo Pedro de Magalhes.He is a gerontologist ( a person who studies the process of people growing old) at the University of Liverpool in England. He is also the coauthor of the study

12、that appeared on January 6, 2015 in Cell Reports. His team hoped that its new findings might one day be used “ to improve human health and lengthen human life.”No other mammal is known to live as long as the bowhead.Scientists have shown that some of these whales have lived well beyond 100including

13、one that survived to 211.Magalhes team wanted to understand how the bowhead can live so long. To study this, the experts analyzed the animals complete set of genes, called its genome (基因组). The team also compared the whales genome to that of humans, mice and cows.The scientists discovered difference

14、s, including mutations (突变), in the whales genes. Those changes are linked to cancer，aging and cell growth. The results suggest that the whales are better than humans at repairing their DNA.Thats important because damaged or flawed DNA can lead to diseases, including some cancers.Bowhead whales are

15、also better at keeping abnormally dividing cells in check.Together, the changes appear to allow bowhead whales to live longer without developing agerelated diseases such as cancer, said Magalhaes.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英国利物浦大学的老年学专家Joo Pedro de Magalhaes及其团队通过分析弓头鲸的基因组，并将其与人类、老鼠等的基因组比较之后发现，弓头鲸长寿的秘诀在于其更擅长修复

16、DNA以及控制异常分裂的细胞。5What do we learn about bowhead whales?ATheir average life is 100.BThey live in the Arctic Ocean.CThey dont have aging problems.DThey are the longestlived animals.B考查推理判断。根据第一段的内容，尤其是第四句“The international effort found unusual features in the Arctic whales genes”可推知，弓头鲸生活在北冰洋，故选B。6Why

17、did scientists map the genetic code of bowhead whales?ATo lengthen human life.BTo find out a cure for cancer.CTo prevent agerelated diseases.DTo discover the secret of long life.D考查细节理解。根据第二段第一句中的“We hope to learn what is the secret of bowhead whales living longer, healthier lives”可知，Joao Pedro de M

18、agalhaes及其团队了解弓头鲸遗传密码信息的原因是要发现其长寿的秘诀，故D项正确。7What allows bowhead whales to live a longer and healthier life?ACell division.BGene mutation.CThe good DNA repair system.DPerfect living environment.C考查推理判断。根据第五段最后两句“The results suggest that the whales are better than humans at repairing their DNA.Thats i

19、mportant because damaged or flawed DNA can lead to diseases，including some cancers”可推知，弓头鲸更长寿且更健康的原因之一是其良好的DNA修复系统，故选C。8In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?AEntertainment. BCulture.CEducation. DScientific research.D考查文章出处。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了Joo Pedro de Magalhes及其团队通过分析和对比的方法发现了弓头鲸长寿的秘诀，

20、故本文可能出现在报纸的科学研究版块，故选D。.七选五 (2020山东省实验中学高三模拟)My dad passed away yesterday and I am processing everything.Its hard to try and find positivity in my pain，but my dad taught me so much when he was healthy，and when he wasnt.I wanted to share some of the lessons.Be on the phone less.This one seems strange

21、but in his final moments I was all in，no checking my phone because it really didnt matter._1_ This was a moment I needed to remember and I would have regretted it if I was distracted in this part of his journey._2_ Sometimes we need people to lean on.My mom and dad needed a lot of help.I needed a lo

22、t of help.We were surrounded by people willing to help us and instead of shutting them out like weve done in the past，we let them in and it was exactly what we needed.Not everyone will understand your experience._3_ Just knowing people are here for us means a lot，but I also know that no one will ful

23、ly understand my experience and thats okay as we are all different.Family is not necessarily the people who brought you into this world.I am adopted and I know we chose each other._4_ I also loved my father very much.Theres nothing more important than being with the ones you love.I was able to hold

24、my Dad when he took his last breath.My mom and I made sure that my dad knew he was loved through this journey._5_ Everything else is secondary.AAll that mattered was him.BLove is what truly matters.CSurround yourself with a support system.DAnd my father loved me more than anyone on this earth.EIts o

25、kay not to understand the reason for everything.FReally，we can handle more than we ever thought possible.GThis was a long and hard journey for my mom and me and all of those who care about us.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了作者的父亲教给作者的一些道理。1A空格前说在父亲人生的最后时刻，“我”全心全意照顾他，不看手机，因为那不重要。A项“重要的是他(指作者的父亲)”承接上文，符合语境。故选A。2C

26、空格处所填内容是本段的主旨句。本段主要讲了需要帮助时不要把那些愿意帮助我们的人拒之门外。C项“确保身边总有一个支持系统”概括了本段的主旨。故选C。3G空格前说并不是每个人都能理解你的经历。G项“这件事(指父亲病重住院并离世)对母亲和我以及所有关心我们的人来说都是一段漫长而艰难的过程”承接上文，符合语境。故选G。4D空格前说“我”是被收养的，“我”和父母互相选择了对方；空格后说“我”也非常爱父亲。D项“并且我父亲比世界上任何人都要爱我”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。5B空格前说“我”和母亲确保父亲知道在人生的最后一段旅程中一直有人爱着他；空格后说其他事情都是次要的。B项“爱才是真正重要的”承上启下

27、，符合语境。故选B。.应用文写作(2020山东省聊城市高考模拟一)假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter来信询问你中国武术的情况，并想来中国学习。请给他回信，内容包括：1中国武术很受欢迎；2推荐他来中国学习太极；3欢迎他尽快来中国学习太极。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：1.武术martial arts 2.太极 Tai ChiDear Peter，_Yours truly，Li Hua答案：Dear Peter，Im more than delighted to hear that you are willing to learn Chinese marti

28、al arts.Each year，tens of thousands of people come to China to learn this sport.Here，Id like to recommend Tai Chi to you.Tai Chi，one kind of Chinese martial arts with a long history，involves doing very slow physical exercises to relax your mind and calm your body.Its a simple way to bring you peace inside and improve your physical abilities at the same time.It has become a popular choice in recent years.Im looking forward to your early coming to China.Yours truly，Li Hua6