课后练习及答案-教材知识复习-选择性必修第四册高考题型•组合规范练20选择性必修第四册 UNIT 11 12

1、高考题型组合规范练20选择性必修第四册UNITS 11 & 12阅读理解题组练速度(35 mins).阅读理解AWhether you feel like taking a road trip,or you just need some fun,youll enjoy this list of popular tourist attractions.Alabama:Alabama Gulf Coast BeachesIf Alabama wasnt the location for your next summer beach vacation,you may need to reconsid

2、er.There are 32 miles of white sand that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains thousands of years.Thats probably why over six million people visit Alabamas Gulf Coast beaches every year.Ten dollars per person.Alaska:Kenai Fjords Wildlife CruiseAlaska is the place to go for spotting breatht

3、aking wildlife.In fact,the amount of visitors who travel to Alaska to see wildlife has increased 45 percent.The Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise will bring you close to whales,sea lions,and sea birds.A five-hour trip starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea,and it will be the best $98 you have ever spe

4、nt.Arkansas:Hot Springs National ParkSkip the beach and choose a new type of relaxation at Hot Springs National Park.Its Americas oldest and the smallest national park.Theres a no-booking policy,perfect for travellers rolling through.Doors open at 8 am,so get there early!Connecticut:Yale Peabody Mus

5、eum of Natural HistoryYale Peabody Museum of Natural History is a must stop if youre travelling nearby Yale University.It attracts plenty of people and has many collections including New England birds,dinosaurs,Greek and Roman antiquities,and even an Egyptian mummy.Adults pay $13 for entry,but if yo

6、u want to visit for free,go on a Thursday.Dont miss the four best tourist attractions.For more information,call 1-202-428-3516.1.Why do many people go to Alabamas Gulf Coast beaches?A.It has a good and convenient location.B.It has a history of thousands of years.C.It has tens of miles of white sand.

7、D.The Appalachian Mountains are beautiful.2.When should you get to Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise if you want to visit it?A.Five hours before it opens.B.Five hours after it opens.C.Before eight oclock in the morning.D.Before twelve oclock in the morning.3.What is special about Yale Peabody Museum of N

8、atural History?A.Many people go there to see collections.B.You neednt pay for it on certain days.C.It makes you not want to leave.D.Its very beautiful and attractive.BWere the birds on the ice ducks or geese?Cruz Genet,11,and Anthony Skopick,10,couldnt agree.There was only one way to find out.So on

9、a cold January evening,the two friends risked onto the frozen pond near their house in Frankfort,Illinois,to get a better look.First they threw a small stone to test it.Then they stepped on it.Believing the ice would hold their weight,Anthony took a few steps,then he fell through the seemingly froze

10、n ice.Cruz rushed to help his frightened friendthe pond “ate” him too.Cruz managed to lift himself out of the water and onto a more reliable part.He then carefully made his way to Anthony.But the ice didnt hold,and he fell in again.This time he couldnt get out.The boys quickly lost feeling in their

11、arms and legs.Cruz was sure he was going to die.Anthonys older sister had seen the boys fall through the ice and started screaming for help.John Lavin,a neighbour driving nearby on his way to the grocery store,heard her.He quickly pulled over.Seeing the boys,he kicked off his shoes,and ran into the

12、freezing water.Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and saved them back to land.They were taken to the hospital,where doctors discovered that their five-minute stay in the water had lowered their body temperature nearly ten degrees.Fortunately,the boys have fully recovered,though they are still mo

13、ved by their fearless neighbour.“Just to think,” says Cruz,“if he werent there,I could have died.” 4.Why did Cruz and Anthony step on the ice?A.To go skating.B.To trap some birds.C.To settle a disagreement.D.To test the strength of the ice.5.How did Cruz feel when caught in the water?A.Hopeless.B.Pu

14、zzled.C.Shocked.D.Calm.6.What basically saved the two boys lives?A.Screaming of an older sister.B.Better care of doctors.C.Lowering of their body temperature.D.Brave act of a neighbour.7.What is the best title for the text?A.Two Boys Falling in the WaterB.A Heroic Man to the RescueC.Duck or Geese,It

15、 Is a QuestionD.Curiosity Kills the CatCIt has been described as art by some people,but to others its an ugly part of modern life.What is it?Graffiti (涂鸦),of course.Look around cities in the UK today and you can see graffiti on buildings,walls,doors and even on buses or trains that have stayed in on

16、e place for too long.But where modern technology creates a problem,it also finds a way to deal with it.Last week,The Weekend West was shown around the factory of a small but successful company,Hubdean.Hubdeans achievement is a series of special paints which are graffiti-resistant.How do they work?It

17、 couldnt be simpler.Take any graffiti-covered surface.First,a treatment called Agproclear is used.Then,using a very hot pressure jet (压力喷嘴),this treatment is taken away and the graffiti disappears at the same time.Now you have a clean wall.But before this clean wall can be painted on by graffiti lov

18、ers,a new product,Agproshield,is used.This paint has a special surface which gives it two important advantages.Firstly,spray paint (喷雾颜料) wont stick to the surface very well,and secondly,the whole surface can be cleaned very easily,just using water.Once the surface is painted,no specialist equipment

19、 is needed to keep the area clean and graffiti-free.Not surprisingly,Hubdeans products are used by both local governments and private companies all over the UK,and now orders are being received from around the world.This brings the company a problem,however.Can they increase production to satisfy th

20、e needs?Of course.They can build a second factory or work with a large international company to make their products.The future is looking good for Hubdean!8.What does the underlined word “graffiti-resistant” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Painting graffiti.B.Keeping graffiti.C.Preventing graffiti.D.Changing

21、graffiti.9.When should Agproshield be used?A.Before Agproclear is used.B.When the wall is still clean.C.When Agproclear doesnt work.D.After graffiti is painted on the wall.10.What can we learn about Hubdean?A.There is a good market for its products.B.A large company is going to buy its products.C.It

22、 is developing more new and better products.D.Most of its business comes from private companies.11.What would be the best title for the text?A.Is Hubdean successful?B.Is graffiti art?Of course not!C.Hubdeana high-tech company!D.Graffiti a problem?Just wash it off!DPeople often talk about cultural di

23、fferences between western and eastern countries,but how about the western world itself?Surprisingly,a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot.It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to

24、 smile;they do it,sometimes simply because they have to.A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly,and that life in general is fine.Europeans,on the contrary,prefer to keep a more neutral(不带感情色彩的) facial expression.They smile mostly when they are in

25、 a good mood,or feel amused;if not,a Europeans face will remain neutral,or even dull.In Russia,for example,there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool.It does not mean that Europeans are serious,or that they do not have a sense of humour.The same refers to communication

26、 in general.Americans are extremely communicative;small talks and chats are common.Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say,and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people.American people prefer to express what they think carefully,considering how it might

27、affect surrounding people.Europeans are more straightforward,even with unfamiliar people.A European friend will almost always voice his opinion on different occasions,and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.It can be said that Americans are people of co

28、ntrasts.They are open-minded,flexible,and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically;but at the same time,American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives.Americans are extremely politically correct,which,in most cases,is indeed a secure and beneficial practice,but it can also me

29、ss up daily or even private communication,sometimes preventing having close relationships.Europeans,on the contrary,are more straightforward,preferring to tell the truth in direct ways.Each way of communication is differentneither is correct or incorrect.12.What does the author say about smiling?A.I

30、t is culture-related within western countries.B.It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.C.It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.D.It is regarded as a social necessity in Europe.13.What is typical of Europeans communication?A.Beating around the bush.B.Having small talks and chats.C.

31、Hiding their feelings carefully.D.Expressing themselves openly.14.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Being straightforward.B.Being politically correct.C.Accepting everything new.D.Raising unbelievable conservatives.15.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analysing c

32、ause and effect.B.By making comparisons.C.By classifying body language.D.By discussing research findings.阅读七选五Travelling along Silk RoadTravellingTravelling along the old Silk Road can be a quite interesting and rewarding experience.Here is some information that the visitor should consider when plan

33、ning a possible travel on the road.LanguageWhile travelling along the road,the visitor can meet with about 20 different nationalities.1 Some ethnic groups began learning Mandarin (普通话) and adopted the lifestyle of the Han people.Chinese became the official language in the autonomous regions.2Accommo

34、dationsThe Silk Road spans most of China,from modern cities in the central China to villages and towns in the remote west.Accordingly accommodations along the route range from high standard hotels to simple guesthouse.In big cities like Dunhuang,Urumqi,Lanzhou,the visitor can enjoy high standard hot

35、els.They all provide excellent conditions and good services,and they are quite safe.3 Visitors without money may consider the cheaper guesthouses because these guesthouses with simpler equipment and basic service are fit enough to live in for most Chinese travellers.In the remote villages only simpl

36、e lodgings are available.4Travel by RoadBuses are the most inexpensive method of transport along the Silk Road but,unfortunately,they are very slow.5 A travel by car can be the only way to visit sites far from cities or towns that would otherwise be hard to reach.Rental prices are based on the numbe

37、r of days and kilometers travelled,and sometimes they can be negotiated(协商).A.It offers good views of the mountains.B.Some of them speak their own languages.C.Learn some of their languages before going.D.But this kind of hotels is also the most expensive.E.These locations offer nothing but a quite s

38、imple room.F.Cars are offered by some travel agencies and hotels.G.Today,Chinese can be easily used among these nationalities.语言运用题组求精准(25 mins).完形填空Most female fashion models start their careers in their late teens and retire in their early 30s,but 96-year-old Alice Pang is not your 1fashion model.

39、She started modelling at 93,so you could say shes still a 2.Alice always liked dressing well and looking 3,but she never actually considered a career in 4.But her granddaughter always thought she had it in her,so when she saw an online ad for 5models of 65,she sent in Alices 6and she was chosen for

40、a photo shoot.Today,she is 7as one of the best senior models in Asia,as well as the 8.“I entered the industry when I was 93 and this is my third year working as a model,”she 9.“Ive shot a few commercials,cosmetics,camera and trade development.It feels 10 to be admired.”Born in 1923,Alice never 11she

41、 would one day be modelling for high-end fashion brands like Gucci,Ellery or Valentino,12at age 96.But her fair complexion and excellent postureuncommon qualities for people her 13make her one of the most sought-after senior models in the 14.15,Alice doesnt credit exercise or a strict 16 for her env

42、iable(令人羡慕的) figure and posture.Even though she 17that exercise helps some people stay in good 18,she doesnt even have a morning exercise routine,crediting her good genes instead.“My skin tone is ivory because Im seldom 19to the sun and I have 20 back,” Alice said.“Exercise is definitely good for yo

43、u and many would do morning exercise but I dont do that.Its just natural.”1.A.unusualB.favoriteC.familiarD.ordinary2.A.beginnerB.masterC.winnerD.coach3.A.healthyB.elegantC.youngD.strong4.A.writingB.dancingC.modellingD.singing5.A.seniorB.juniorC.superiorD.previous6.A.reportsB.speechesC.picturesD.perf

44、ormances 7.A.affectedB.suggestedC.referredD.recognized8.A.oldestB.cleverestC.nicestD.richest 9.A.repliedB.addedC.requiredD.recommended 10.A.shyB.anxiousC.greatD.puzzled11.A.learnedB.dreamedC.declaredD.insisted12.A.regardless ofB.apart fromC.let aloneD.instead of 13.A.heightB.weightC.appearanceD.age1

45、4.A.businessB.companyC.workshopD.factory15.A.SurprisinglyB.ParticularlyC.FortunatelyD.Similarly 16.A.trainingB.dietC.dishD.rule 17.A.resistsB.provesC.wondersD.agrees18.A.shapeB.moodC.orderD.time 19.A.devotedB.stuckC.attractedD.exposed20.A.thickB.thinC.straightD.wide.语法填空In 1980 in Washington,after 1

46、23 years of hibernation,Mount St Helens erupted.The blast destroyed and scorched 230 square miles of forest within 1. (minute).The eruption released an avalanche(雪崩) of hot ash,gas,steam,and rocks 2. mowed down giant trees up to 15 miles away.When magma(岩浆) finds a way 3.(escape) from beneath the ea

47、rths surface,it creates a volcano.Volcanoes erupt 4. different ways.Some,like Mount St Helens,explode.Explosive eruptions are so 5. (power) that they can shoot particles 20 miles up and cause massive landslides.Explosive eruptions also create an avalanche of hot volcanic debris,ash,and gas that dest

48、roys everything in 6. (it) path.Explosive volcanoes cause most of the volcano-related fatalities.Volcanoes,like Mauna Loa in Hawaii,are effusive.Rather than a violent explosion,lava pours or flows out.Fatalities from effusive volcanoes are rare 7. people can usually outrun the lava.However,some peop

49、le get too close or become 8. (trap) with no escape.The flowing lava burns,melts,and destroys everything it 9. (touch) including farms,houses,and roads.A volcanic eruption forever changes the landscape.Though volcanoes destroy,they also create mountains,islands,and,10. (eventual),incredibly fertile

50、land.主观题组合练要规范(40 mins).语法填空Culture conflicts can occur anytime you travel,but every once in a while they happen in some truly unexpected ways.From shopping with many coins to 1. (light) up a cigarette outdoors,these are strange and embarrassing travel mistakes 2. (travel) would do their best to avo

51、id.For example,3. is illegal to feed pigeons on the streets of San Francisco.The city 4. (know) for the Golden Gate Bridge blames the common birds for spreading disease and damaging property.Anyone 5. is caught providing food for San Franciscos pigeons could face a heavy fine.Moreover,citizens 6. (e

52、ncourage) to report pigeon feeders to the citys police department.For another example,youd better think twice before you smoke in Singapore.Singapore has 7. (serious) smoking penalty (处罚) in the world.Smoking in public will earn a tough fine.More 8. (surprise),if youre shopping in Canada,dont expect

53、 cashiers 9. (accept) many coins as your sole method of payment.According to Canadas Currency Act,stores can legally refuse excessive amounts 10. coins.With pennies,for example,customers payments may be rejected if they try to use more than 25 one-cent coins at a time.短文改错A group of teachers and stu

54、dent from St Marys School paid visit to our school yesterday.Upon their arrival,we give them a warm welcome.After that,they were showed off our beautiful campus,accompanied by our headmaster as well as some teachers.Then came the moment that the guests communicated with some students,the topics rang

55、e from school routine to family life.After lunch,the foreign guests were watched a wonderful performance special designed for them.Not only has our visit helped us get to know each other better,and has also helped establish a closer friendship between the two schools.书面表达假定你是李华,上周一你校举行了高三成人礼仪式。请你为校英

56、文报写一篇报道,内容包括:1.活动时间、地点;2.活动内容:走龙门、成人宣誓等;3.个人感悟。参考词汇:龙门Longmen;宣誓take an oath 答案：阅读理解题组练速度.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国四个独具特色的旅游景点以及各自的特征。1.C解析 细节理解题。根据第一个景点的第二句“There are 32 miles of white sand that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains thousands of years.”可知,这里有32英里的白色沙滩,这一点吸引了大量的游客,所以C项正确。2.

57、D解析 细节理解题。根据第二个景点提到“A five-hour trip starts at noon and covers 55 miles of sea,and it will be the best $98 you have ever spent.”可知,五个小时的旅程在正午开始,因此游客必须在中午之前赶到。故选D项。3.B解析 细节理解题。根据最后一个景点最后一句“but if you want to visit for free,go on a Thursday”可知,周四可以免费参观,因此B项正确。【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个舍己救人的故事,温暖了人心、温暖了社会,

58、传递了正能量。4.C解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Were the birds on the ice ducks or geese?Cruz Genet,11,and Anthony Skopick,10,couldnt agree.There was only one way to find out.”并结合下面的内容可知,这两个小朋友冒着危险进入结冰的池塘里,是想看得更清楚一些,解决他们的分歧。故选C项。5.A解析 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Cruz was sure he was going to die.”可知,Cruz被困在水里时感到绝望了,故选A项。6.D解析 推理判断题

59、。根据第三段中的“John Lavin,a neighbour driving nearby on his way to the grocery store,. saved them back to land.”可知,是一个勇敢的邻居救了这两个男孩的命。故选D项。7.B解析 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,邻居Lavin在去杂货店的路上,听到了安东尼姐姐的呼救声,他不顾个人安危,跳入冰冷的水里,救了Cruz和Anthony。由此可知,本文讲述了一个英勇的救援者。故选B项。【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了一家名为Hubdean的公司生产出可以解决城市涂鸦问题的涂料。8.C解析 词义猜测题。由画线词

60、后提到Agproclear和Agproshield的使用方法,尤其是其功效“the graffiti disappears”和“the whole surface can be cleaned very easily .keep the area clean and graffiti-free”可知,Hubdean研发的这两种特殊涂料可以去除涂鸦。9.B解析 细节理解题。第二段描述了Agproclear和Agproshield的使用方法。由其中的“before this clean wall can be painted on by graffiti lovers .Agproshield,i