2021届高考英语复习之高考真题阅读词块精析(三十二)

1、2021高考英语复习之高考真题阅读词块精析（三十二）2020北京卷（C篇）For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript （手稿）consisting of nearly 1.000 sets of instnictions

2、, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand.The authors intention remains as mysterious （神秘）as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didnt truly grasp any of the skills the author described. HYou simply

3、cant get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it/r she says.Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isnt just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen （工匠）who lived centuries ago can reveal how they viewe

4、d the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems: In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eve problems could kill a drug-resistant vinis.The work has also brought insights f

5、or museums, Smith says. One must know how on object was made in order to preserve it. Whafs more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Roman statues. These sculptures were

6、painted a rainbow of striking colours. We can*t appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appeared-something Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map.Smith has put the manuscripfs ideas into practice. Her final goal is to link the worlds of art a

7、nd science back together: She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving.Back when sciencethen called the new philosophytook shape, academics looked to craftsmen for help in understanding the natur

8、al world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering （彳修补）,as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light.If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork. Smith says, we can marry the best of our modern insights with the handiness of our anc

9、estors.词块梳理1： devoted英dhaotd美dhoutdadj.献身的；忠诚的；挚爱的；专心的v.献身于；致力于（devote的过去分词）副词：devotedly双语例句1 .He devoted his life to literature.他专心致志于文学.2 .He married well and happily and was a devoted father and husband.他婚姻美满幸福，是位尽职尽责的父亲,忠实的丈夫.3 .He devoted a great sum of money to books.他们花了一大笔钱买书.2： technique英te

10、khi：k美tekhi：kn.技术；技能复数：techniques:双语例句1 .This musician has perfect technique but little expression.这位音乐家技巧极好，但表现力不足.2 .Casals greatly influenced later cellists with his technique, niisicianship. and beautiful tone.卡萨尔斯以他的表现手法和技巧、音乐家的风范及优美的曲调对以后的大 提琴手产生很大影响.3 .He gave a demonstration of the new techn

11、ique then and there.他当场表演了这种新的操作方法.3： consist英kankbU 美kan k stV.由组成；在于过去分词:consisted现在分词：consisting过去式：consisted第三人称单数：consists:双语例句1 .These stupas consist of Mandala with five Buddhas.五佛义理出现较晚,源自显宗华严思想.2.It is unimaginative, flat, dry and likely to consist of mere wind.这样的开头没有想像力，枯燥,单调，可能只由风组成.3.Ba

12、tteries consist of two different metals suspended in an acidic solution.在使用酸的电池制造方式中需要两种不同的金属.4： subject英kAbd3kt, sab 丘kt美kbd3kt, s北丘ktn.话题；学科adj.主观的；臣服的v.提出；使隶属过去分词：subjected现在分词：subjecting过去式：subjected复数：subjects第三人称单数：subjects双语例句1.1 shall have to read up on this subject if I am to give a talk ab

13、out it.如果我准备做一次关于这课题的讲座，我就必须把它彻底研究一番.2 .This area is subject to earthquakes.该地区常发生地震.3 .The subject was handled in a gingerly way.那问题处理得很谨慎.5： intention英n tenji美n *tenjin.意图；打算复数：intentions:双语例句4 .She stated categorically that she had no intention of leaving.她明确地说她无意离开.2.1 have no intention to trave

14、rse that ground in my present lecture.在这次演讲中我不打算详细讨论这一点.3.My mother acquainted her with my intention.我母亲把我的意图告诉了她.6： mysterious英miktpriss 美m/stripsadj.神秘的，诡秘的；难以解释的；故弄玄虚的副词:mysteriously名 词： mysteriousness:双语例句1 .Longdong overall style of paper cutting is rough, exaggerated in a nutshell, the mysteri

15、ous.陇东剪纸的总体风格是粗犷、夸张、简括、神秘.2 .The absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy.围墙的消失创造了一种不可思议的亲密关系，在其中没有任何人知道什么是 隐私.3 .Here starts the mysterious trip.神奇之旅从这里开始.7： discovered英d iskAv9d美d tsk.w衣 d V.发现（discover的过去式和过去分词）；碰见；撞见；了解到：双语例句1 .He succeeded with the aid of a c

16、ompletely new method he discovered.借助于自己发现的一种全新的方法，他获得了成功。2 .He had discovered politics and was rapidly becoming absorbed by it.他接触到了政治并且迅速地对它着了迷。3 .The precise location of the wreck was discovered in 1988.残骸的确切位置是在1988年发现的。8： resistant英r/zEtant HrilZBtantadj.有抵抗力的，抵抗的；顽固的：双语例句1 .Resistant to wear,

17、impact, salt water and aliphatic hydrocarbons.可耐磨损、碰撞，耐海水和脂肪烧类物质.1.1 t is not water proof but it is weather resistant.这是不是水的证据，但它的耐侯性.3.The lampholder is made of aluminum alloy ability to absorb paint and it is corrosion resistant.底座采用铝合金铸造，漆层附着力好，耐腐蚀.9： virus英laras美Varasn.病毒；病毒性疾病；毒素，毒害；计算机科学计算机病毒复

18、数：viruses双语例句1 .The vinjs latches onto the red blood cells.这种病毒附着在红细胞上.2 .The Institute says that an unidentified virus is to blame for the syndrome.该研究所表示，引起这种综合症的是一种尚未确认的病毒.3 .The identification of rabies virus has saved many lives.狂犬病病毒的确认挽救了许多人的性命.10： object英*Db.d3kt, abH 第 kt美bbdskt, 3bH asktn.

19、物体；目标；宾语；（情感或反应的）对象v.反对，反感：提出作为反对的理由过去分词：objected现在分词：objecting过去式：objected复数：objects第三人称单数：objects:双语例句1.1 dont object to a glass of hot water.我想喝杯开水.2.The rapid movement of an object towards the eye triggers the blink reflex.快速朝眼前移动物体，就会引起眨眼反应.3.1 dont object to the children going with us.我不反对孩子们和

20、我们一道去.11： treasuresn.金银财宝（treasure的名词复数）；宝藏；珍宝；不可多得的人才v.重视（treasure的第三人称单数）；珍惜；珍视；珍爱：双语例句1 .The house was large and full of art treasures.房子很大，里面摆满了艺术珍品。2 .Gerald treasures his new-won independence.杰拉尔德珍视自己刚赢得的自立。3 .The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession .这部手稿只是他们的珍藏之一。12： s

21、culpturesn.雕刻（sculpture的名词复数）：雕刻品；雕刻术；雕塑术：双语例句4 .The festival will feature pyrotechnics, live music, and sculptures.节日里将有烟花表演、现场音乐会和雕塑展。5 .The very earliest sculptures were made under the influence of Greek art.最早的雕塑作品受到了希腊艺术的影响。6 .The Art Gallery of Ontario has the worlds largest collection of scul

22、ptures by Henry Moore.安大略美术馆是世界上收藏亨利摩尔雕塑作品最多的美术馆。13： striking英straku美btrakuadj.显著的；引人注目的；容貌出众的；妩媚动人的v.打（strike的现在分词）;击;敲响;报时副词:strikingly比较级：more striking最高级:most striking:双语例句1 .The clock was striking twelve.时钟正打12点.2 .The bus drivers are striking for higher wages.公共汽车驾驶员为争取高工资而罢工.3 .The company wa

23、s striking out in new directions in the field of drama.该剧团正在闯戏剧表演的新路.14： detail英美n.细节；枝节；详情，信息V.详述；派遣过去分词：detailed现在分词：detailing过去式：detailed复数：details第三人称单数：details:双语例句1 .They are agreed in principle but not in detail.他们的看法在大体上是一致的，但是在细节上有所不同.2 .They depicted the thrilling situation to us in great detail.他们向我们详细地描述了那激动人心的场面.3 .O