高考英语二轮复习高频阅读词组+练习(二十三)(含解析)

1、2021 届高考英语二轮复习 高频阅读词组 +练习（二十三）（含解析）2021 届高考英语高频阅读词组+练习（ 二十三）一：词组梳理1. set in 设置（小说戏剧等）背景于2. set forth 陈述，提出3. in the position of处在位置上4. in practice 实际上（状语） ；业务熟练（表语）5. be（ get ） out of practice 荒疏，不熟练6. bring（put） into practice使成为现实7. prefer to （choose rather , like better） 宁要， 更喜欢8. prepare for brea

2、kfast 准备吃早饭 prepare breakfast 作早饭9. in the presence of在在场的情况下10. for the present （ =for the time being ， for now） 暂且，就现在来说； at present 现在，此 刻11. preside over at 主持（会议，业务等）12. prevail over 占优势， 压倒 , 战胜13. see about 负责处理（弄到、安排）14. see after=look after照顾15. see through 看穿，识破16. see too 注意，照料, 负责 , 修理17

3、. prohibit from （=forbid） 禁止，阻止18. in proportion to与成比例19. protect from 阻止不受，保护不受20. send away把打发走21. send for 派人去请（医生什么的 ）22. send out 派遣，发出 （ 光亮等）23. preventfrom 使不,防止做24. previous to = =prior to ） 在之前25. take pride in （ =pride oneself on ） 以自豪26. pride oneself on upon 以 自豪27. in principle （ =only

4、 in regard to the main idea ） 原则上28. prior to (=before ) 在之前29. in private (=privately ) 私下， 秘密地 in public 公开地30. show off 炫耀31. show up暴露，露面32. stand33. stand by 和一起，坚持、支持34. stand for 代表由发出 由引起（产生）继续进行35. stand up起立，（观点等）站得住脚36. proceed from ( =arise from , result from)37. proceed with ( =begin an

5、d continue sth.)38. in progress(=in the state of be done）进行中39. be proud of为自豪40. provide for为做准备41. set off动身出发，引起42. set out 出发(to do )43. set up 创立44. send up发射（火箭等）45. send off 寄出，派遣；给送行，邮寄46. set about 着手干47. set aside 存蓄，留出48. set down 放下49. show - in 带进来50. satnd out 显眼，引人注目:习题训练（A）“While ani

6、mals can ' t pick out precise numbers , they can understand that more is more.Interestingly, we know now that numerical(数值的)competence is present on almost every branchof the animal tree of lifesays Andreas Nie der, a neurobiologist from the University ofTuebingen 。 aDifferent groups of animals

7、obviously developed this trait (特点)independentlyfromothers and that strongly indicates that it has to be of adaptive value.Honeybees, for instance, can remember the number of landmarks they pass when searching forfood in order to findtheir way back to the hiveThe last common ancestor between honeybe

8、es and2021 届高考英语二轮复习 高频阅读词组 +练习（二十三）（含解析）primates lived about 600 million years ago。 But still, they evolved numerical competence that,in many respects , is comparable to vertebrate（脊椎动物的）numerical competence 。 Also , forexample, male frogs sing aadvertisement"calls to attract females。 The fema

9、les , listening forthe complexity of their calls, choose the male that sings the most calls。Wolves are more likely to hunt successfully if they have the right number of wolves in theirpack for the size of their prey（猎物）：With prey like deer , only around six to eight wolvesare needed, while hunting w

10、ild ox requires a pack of nine to thirteen. Their prey also uses thisconcept to protect themselves from predators - deer tend to live in large herds to reduce the chance of any individual becoming prey 。 So obviously they are assessing the number of individuals in their groups for their everyday lif

11、e situations。Despite these many examples of numerical competence in animals, this subject has not gotten,"says Nieder. Hemany first-hand studies 。”Many of these behavioral findings in the wild have usually been collected as by - products or accidental findings of other research questions argues

12、 that more research needs to be done to fully understand the numerical competence1. The phenomenon of animals having their own numerical competence shows thatA. all groups of animals are related in some waysB. numerical competence must have a survival benefitC. the intelligence of animals varies wit

13、h different environmentsD. animals' numerical competence is determined by their adaptability2. What role does numerical competence play in wolves ' hunting ?A. It helps them form hunting groups.B. It gives them more options to hunt 。C. It makes them discover more prey.D. It offers them new s

14、kills to hunt。B. By asking questions.D. By making comparisons 。B. A health magazine.D. A research paper.3. How does the author mainly develop this text?A. By listing figures.C. By giving examples.4. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook.C. A travel brochure 。Deorating with Plan

15、ts , Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New YearChinese NewYear is a 1(celebrate ) marking the end of the winter season and the beginningof spring 。 This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers 2 (carry ) specialsignificance 。 They represent the earth 3 (come) back to life and best wishes for

16、new beginnings.These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country：Oranges : Orange trees are more 4 decoration ; they are a symbol of good fortune andwealth 。 They make great gifs and you see them many times 5 (decorate) with red envelopesand messages of good fortune.Banboo: Chinese lov

17、e their“Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homesand office. 6(certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bambooplants areassociated 7 health , abundance and a happy home. They are easy 8(care) for and makegreat presents.Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花)：The 9(

18、beauty) long branches covered with pink-coloredbuds ( 蓿蕾)make fantastic decorations。 The plum trees are 10 first to flower even asthe snow is melting( 融化).They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life。答案及解析A【答案】1. B2. A3. C4. D【解析】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述最近一项研究，动物不仅具有理解数字的能力，而且这一能力还对它们 的日常生活有着巨大的影响

19、。1 .推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句" Different groups of animals obviously developed this trait( 特 点)independently from others and th at strongly indicates that it has to be of adaptive value.”以及第二段列举的例子可知，不同的动物群体明显地独立于其他动物发展出这种特殊的数字能力，这强烈地表明它必须具有适应性价值.由此可推知，动物具有的数字能力是为了生存需要。故选B。2 .细节理解题。根据第三段第一句" Wolves

20、are more likely to hunt successfully if they have the right number of wolves in their pack for the size of their prey (猎物)：With prey like deer, only around six to eight wolves are needed, while hunting wild ox requires a pack of nine to thirteen." 可知，如果狼群中狼群的数量与猎物的大小相符，狼更有可能成功捕食：像鹿这样的猎物，只需要大约6到

21、8只狼，而捕猎野牛则需要9到13只狼群.由此可知，数字能力在狼的狩猎中能帮助它们形成狩猎群体。故选A“advertisement “ calls to attract females。；第三段 Wolves are more禾口 deer tend to live in largeherds可知，文章中作者是通过列举honeybees , frogs , wolves, deer这些例子来说明的。故选 Q4推理判断题. 阅读文章，并根据最后一段Despite these many examples of numerical competence inanimals, this subject has not gotten many first-hand studies.可知 , 本文讲述最近一项研究, 动物不仅具有理解数字的能力， 而且这一能力还对它们的日常生活有着巨大的影响， 所以本文应该选自一篇研究论文 . 故选D。B【解析】本文是一篇说明文. 文章介绍了用一些植物、水果和鲜花装饰中国新年的寓意。1。考查名词。句意：中国新年是一个庆祝冬天的结束和春天的开始。不定冠词 a 后接名词形式. 故填celebration.2. 考查主谓一致。句意：这就是为什么用植物、水果和鲜花装饰具有特殊意义的原因。这是一个表语从句，从句主语为动名词短语