2020高考英语必修5 Unit 2 直击高考提分题

1、 阅读理解(2018河北石家庄高中毕业班一模)Few people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters(通勤者) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records of the women who built the bridge since the construction company tha

2、t built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. Whats left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat captains who have called it the Ladies Bridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor force away at the front, women increasingly took on

3、traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25，000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out backbreaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So t

4、he trend in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45minute musical entitled “the Singing Bridge”， which runs at Somerset House f

5、rom 9 to 25 September. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event sees the National Theatres fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections(投影) of female construction workers working in construction during World War .Lets all celebrate the women who have helped to build the

6、cities in which we live.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英国滑铁卢桥的历史、建造人、纪念活动等。1Why do few people know about the builders of Waterloo Bridge?AThe records of their work have been lost.BFemale workers received little attention.CThe construction took place long ago.DFew people know about the bridge.A解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可

7、知，自从20世纪80年代建造该桥的建筑公司倒闭以来，就没有妇女建造该桥的文字或照片记录了，所有的记录随着公司的倒闭都丢失了，故A项正确。2Why did London women do the construction work?AIt was a tradition in London.BThey wanted to get a steady job.CThe company offered them better pay.DMost men had gone to the battlefield.D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的第一句可知，由于二战期间大部分男子上前线参战，妇女便不得不充当

8、起了男子的角色，故D项正确。3Whats the fourth paragraph mainly about?AThe influence of the bridge on art.BA musicians contribution to the bridge.CThe events in honor of the bridge builders.DWomens work during the Second World War.C解析：段落大意题。通读第四段可知，该段第一句为该段主题句，该段主要介绍了在九月份举行的一系列纪念建桥者的活动，故C项正确。4Which can be the best

9、 title for the text?AFemale Workers on the Rise BA Hidden Treasure in LondonCA New London LandmarkDThe Story Behind the Ladies BridgeD解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了英国滑铁卢桥的历史、建造人、纪念活动等，重点介绍了该桥被称为“女士桥”的原因和其背后的故事，故D项最适合作本文标题。 七选五(2018安徽百所重点高中一模)All of us know that a balanced diet strengthens the immune system

10、. 1. . The following strategies will help you to jumpstart healthy eating habits.Morning musthavesResearchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese(肥胖的) than those who skipped this meal. To enjoy the most benefits, the rese

11、archers recommended eating wholegrain foods for breakfast as they are rich in fiber. 2. Main meal wisdomIf you need to consume meat, choose fish instead of red meat. Studies have linked high consumption of red meat with cancers such as breast and colorectal cancer as well as heart disease mainly bec

12、ause red meat is very high in saturated(饱和的) fats. 3. Food preparation4 . As such, cooking methods such as steaming, baking, grilling, boiling or stirfrying are advised.5 Some people like to eat a large meal after a hard days work. However, large meals late at night can cause indigestion that influe

13、nces sleep. So it is a very good idea to have a lowcalorie fiber drink just before leaving the office. It is also not a good idea to regularly have a latenight meal as this could overburden the digestive system.Remember, minor changes in our eating habits can lead to major changes in our health.ALight nightsBFewer night snacksCFish, in contrast, contains more hearthealthy fatsDDrinking bean milk supplies the body with plant proteinEExperts always suggest preparing fo