2019高考英语大二轮复习专题强化练一

1、.专题强化练一AHere are four homes for sale around the US with links to past presidents，as well as their close families.John FKennedy's Weekend RetreatA modest farm near Middleburg，Virginia，was built by John FKennedy and his wife in the early 1960s.The former first lady designed it herself.The fourbedr

2、oom property is currently back on the market for$5.95 million，decreased by $2 million compared with 2019.It was $10.99 million when it was first put up for sale in 2019.Jackie Kennedy's Summer HouseAnother Kennedylinked property for sale is the“Lasataestate in the Hamptons，designed by architect

3、Arthur CJackson and built in 1917.Set on more than seven acres of land near the ocean，it includes a tenbedroom house that was restored in 2019，including a threecar garage building.It's on the market for $38.995 million，a little bit higher than last year.Chester AArthur's Summer White HouseCh

4、ester AArthur，who became the 21st president in 1881，spent some of his down time here.The threestory，sixbedroom Victorian mansion，which was built in 1796 and has been recently restored，is for sale with a $14.2 million price tag.Features include a library with fireplace，a formal dining and living room

5、 and a family room overlooking the garden and the swimming pool.Barack Obama's Summer RentalThis Martha's Vineyard home which was built in the late twentieth century served as the Summer White House to former President Obama.It is currently for sale for $19.125 million，down from $22.5 millio

6、n in July 2019.Set on nineandahalf acres of land and with its own private road，this property no doubt acts as a perfect summer hideaway for those who didn't want his every movement seen.In addition to privacy，other features include a heated pool，a halfbasketball court，outdoor terraces and a twob

7、edroom guest cottage.【语篇解读】本文介绍了在美国待售的四套房子，不同寻常的是它们与过去的总统或他们的近亲有关系。1Which house has the longest history?ABarack Obama's Summer Rental.BJackie Kennedy's Summer House.CChester AArthur's Summer White House.DJohn FKennedy's Weekend Retreat.解析：细节理解题。A项提到的建筑是建于20世纪晚期；B项提到的建筑是建于1917年；C项提到的建

8、筑是建于1796年；D项提到的建筑是建于20世纪60年代早期。所以历史最长的应是C项。答案：C2What is the feature of Barack Obama's Summer Rental?APrivacy.BArchitecture.CLocation. DPrice.解析：细节理解题。根据Barack Obama's Summer Rental标题下的“In addition to privacy，other features include.可知，隐私是该房子的特点之一。architecture意为“建筑；建筑风格；location意为“位置；price意为“价

9、格。答案：A3What do the four houses have in common?ATheir prices are going down these years.BThey have connections with US presidents.CThey have a history of more than a century.DThey have more than 5 bedrooms in the house.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段可知，这四座房子的共同特点就是和总统有关系。答案：BBIreland's Achill Island has always

10、been a popular European tourist destination.However，since April in 2019，the small island of just 2，700 residents居民 has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh，one of the settl

11、ements on the island，awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools left.For about 34 years，only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores.The area's tourism industry slowly declined，a

12、nd the handful of beachside hotels，pubs，and restaurants gradually closed as well.Then around Easter in 2019，something magical happenedan unusual tenday tide blanketed the barren 300metre long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand.Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering off

13、shore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.The locals are delighted to have their beach back，especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature，with their own eyes.However，Sean Molloy，manager at Achill Tourism，cauti

14、ons against going into the cold waters just yet，saying，“Because of the sand coming in，we don't know how safe the beach is now because currents 水流 could be changed and it'll take a little bit of time.He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins tha

15、t frequent the area.Interestingly，this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act.It disappeared in the 1890s，for over 30 years，before returning in 1927.However，the locals are optimistic that this time around，the beautiful sand is here to stay.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介

16、绍了爱尔兰Achill岛消失的海滩时隔三十多年再次出现的事件。4What has brought Achill Island worldwide attention recently?AAn unusual storm.BThe decrease in the number of residents.CThe return of its beach.DThe building of a new tourist destination.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However，since April in 2019，the small island of just 2，700 resid

17、ents居民has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago可知，消失了三十多年的海滩的回归使得Achill岛引起了全世界的关注。答案：C5What happened to Dooagh in the past three decades?ATourism went down gradually.BRestaurants developed slowly.CStorms attacked frequently.DRock po

18、ols disappeared completely.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The area's tourism industry slowly declined，and the handful of beachside hotels，pubs and restaurants gradually closed as well可知，随着海滩的消失，在过去三十多年里Dooagh地区的旅游业逐渐衰落。答案：A【干扰项分析】根据第二段中的“restaurants gradually closed可知，B项错误；文章提到三十多年前大西洋的暴风雨冲走了海滩，并没有提到暴风雨经常侵袭Do

19、oagh地区，故C项错误；根据第二段中的“only rocks and rock pools left可知，D项错误。6What does the underlined word“barrenin Paragraph 3 probably mean?ANoisy. BSoft.CBare. DGolden.解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句中的“tenday tide blanketed the barren 300metre long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand可知，由于潮水的力量，300米长的岩石海滩被松软的金沙

20、覆盖了。画线词修饰岩石海滩，结合文章内容可知，海滩消失之后，三十多年来岩石海滩外表什么都没有，所以画线词与bare同义，意为“空的，荒芜的。 答案：C7What should tourists avoid according to Sean Molloy?ASpoiling the shores.BGetting into the rock pools.CPlaying with dolphins.DSwimming near the beach.解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and le

21、ave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area可知，Sean Molloy建议游客享受松软的沙子，把游泳让给海豚，即他建议游客不要在海滩附近游泳。答案：D【难句分析】Because of the sand coming in，we don't know how safe the beach is now because currents水流could be changed and it'll take a little bit of time.分析：本句包含how引导的宾语从句，because引导的原因状语从句。译

22、文：因为沙子的到来，我们不知道如今海滩的平安性怎样，因为洋流可能被改变，需要一点时间才能确定人们是否可以在这里平安地游泳。CThe belief that new technologies are causing the death of work is the idea that never goes away.Despite evidence to the contrary，we still view technological changes today as being more rapid and dramatic in its consequences for work than

23、ever before.But this is nothing new.People have always viewed the technological changes that take place during their lives as the most dramatic and dangerous that ever have happened in history.In the 1930s，the British economist经济学家John Maynard Keynes predicted the widespread use of electricity would

24、 produce a world where people spent most of their time doing nothing.In the United States during the 1960s，the government repeatedly investigated fears that automatic machines would permanently reduce the amount of work available.In 1988，one Australian historian claimed that at least a quarter of th

25、e workforce would be without jobs within 10 years because of computers.Of course，none of these disasters came to pass in the United Kingdom，the United States and Australia，or anywhere else.Yet today，we are seeing the return of these predictions，with some experts claiming the world of work is once mo

26、re undergoing radical and unprecedented change.They argue that robots and other workplace technologies are causing a reduction in the total amount of work available，or are bringing a more rapid pace of substitution of machines for humans than what has been seen previously.But there is little evidenc

27、e to support such beliefs.Statistics show that the percentage of people in work，the number of hours they work，and how frequently they change jobs have remained remarkably constant over the past 20 years.This stability should not come as a surprise.There are good reasons why we should not expect new

28、technologies to cause the death of work.New technologies always cause job losses，but that is only part of the story.What also needs to be understood is how they increase the amount of work available.One way this happens is through the increases in incomes that accompany the use of new technologies.W

29、ith the introduction of these technologies，goods and services can be produced faster，which results in higher real incomes for workers.Higher incomes then increase demand for other products and consequently more workers are needed to make them.Additionally，while new technologies are likely to substit

30、ute for some types of workers，they will also increase demand for other types of workers，especially those with higher level skills and expertise.So，the end of work is no closer today than at any time in the past.But there is still a need to keep disproving the prediction，to reduce people's fears.

31、【语篇解读】新技术的到来促进了经济的飞速开展，但是人们纷纷担忧它会减少工作，加剧失业。本文通过陈述新技术的开展客观事实和现状，来减少人们的恐慌。8What is the function of the second paragraph?ATo explain the importance of developing new technology.BTo show how technology affected employment in the past.CTo argue that technological dangers are becoming more serious.DTo giv

32、e historical examples of unnecessary fear about new technology.解析：推理判断题。文章的第三段是对第二段的总结，并指出这些灾难都没有出如今英国、美国、澳大利亚以及其他地方，由此可以推知，第二段是用例子来说明对新技术将带来威胁的这种担忧是没有必要的。答案：D9How can employment statistics over the past 20 years best be described?AConfusing. BReliable.CStable. DVariable.解析：细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句中的“remaine

33、d remarkably constant保持得非常稳定和第六段第一句中的“This stability这样的稳定可知，近20年的就业数据是稳定的。答案：C10According to Paragraph 7，why does demand for products often increase after new technology is introduced?AThere are more goods for people to choose from.BThere is more demand for new skills in the economy.CProductivity im

34、provements help raise workers' salaries.DHigher quality goods at lower prices encourage consumption.解析：细节理解题。根据第七段的第二、三句可知，新技术的引进使商品和效劳的消费速度加快，从而增加了工人的收入，因此进步了人们对产品的需求。答案：C11What is the author's opinion about the introduction of new technology?AIt does not have an effect on most people's

35、 jobs.BIts benefits are usually not worth the introduction.CIt usually leads to a significant increase in employment.DIts danger to people's employment possibilities is overstated.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段前两句可知，工作岗位因技术开展而消失的观点仍然存在，但是证据说明事实与此相反；最后一段提到如今没有工作的可能性还和过去一样，并没有增大，但还是需要证明这种预言是错的来减少人们的恐慌。由此可以推知，新技术引

36、进对人们就业时机的威胁被夸大了。答案：DDIt is the ideal way for travellers to ensure they wake up with the perfect viewa portable Ecocapsule that can be set up anywhere in the world.The innovative，eggshaped pods ensure travellers can camp in the most extreme corners of the world，with all the luxury of a hotel room.Loo

37、king like something in a scifi movie，the pod is equipped with solar panels，and a retractable wind turbine，which guarantee solar and wind energy as its power.In this way，the tiny home can let you live comfortably wherever you travel.It even has its own shower and toilet，sleeping area for two，and a sm

38、all kitchen.It may look like a camp，but at least with the Ecocapsule you can look forward to a hot shower and running water on your travels.The 3，306 lb pods can be transported on your travels in a seacontainer or can be towed on a trailer，meaning the possibilities are endless.Bratislavabased Nice A

39、rchitects are behind the extraordinary Ecocapsules and said they initially designed them for people who stay in the nature for a long time.However，it quickly became apparent that they could be opened up to the wider public and even used in urban areas to combat high rent，and placed on roofs for stud

40、io space or living quarters.The Ecocapsule can serve as a cottage，a popup hotel or even as a charging station for electric cars.The Ecocapsules could even be quickly imported for housing for emergency teams who have been quickly deployed to help with natural disasters that have destroyed nearby infr

41、astructure.Described by the website as a“Swiss Army knifeit packs everything you need，the selfcontained unit can sustain long periods of time without external resources.The 86 sqft pods are able to sleep two people for up to a year and for those worried about a cold night's sleep，the Ecocapsule

42、has a thick layer of efficient heat isolation and energy restoration which significantly reduce heat loss.The pod is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions due to its innovative design and materials used.No wonder the Nice Architects are so confident about its prospect and the producers are

43、receiving heavy orders.【语篇解读】本文是一篇产品说明文，主要介绍了一种便携式产品Ecocapsule的功能、设计原理、大小、技术构造等情况。该产品配有太阳能电池板和可伸缩的风力发电涡轮机为其提供太阳能和风能，可以让两人同时入住，有良好的保暖效果。12Where does the Ecocapsule get power?AFrom solar panels and a retractable wind turbine.BFrom a portable battery.CFrom an electric generator.DFrom its shower.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，看起来就如科幻电影中的某种东西一样，该产品里装着太阳能电池板和可伸缩的风力发电涡轮机，它们能提供太阳能和风能。据此可知，该产品由太阳能电池板和风力发电涡轮机提供能源，故A项正确。答案：A13Whom may be the Ecocapsule initially designed for?ACampers. BOffice ladies.CField biol