1、1Unit 6 Design课时练(一) 阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35 分钟).阅读理解A(2019广西三市联考)You may be familiar with the following famous people, but have you heard of their graduation speeches, in which they either share their unforgettable experiences or give you some great inspiration?Michael Dell, University of Texas at Austin
2、And now youve accomplished something great and important here, and its time for you to move on to whats next. And you must not let anything prevent you from taking those first steps . You must also commit to the adventure. Just have faith in the skills and the knowledge youve been blessed with and g
3、o.J.K.Rowling, Harvard UniversityHalf my lifetime ago, I was striking an uneasy balance between my ambition and the expectations from my parents who were not rich . But what I feared most for myself at your age was not poverty, but failure. The fact that you are graduating from Harvard suggests that
4、 you know little about failure. You might be driven by a fear of failure quite as much as a desire for success.Steve Jobs, Stanford UniversitySometimes lifes going to hit you in the head with a brick. Dont lose faith . Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be trul
5、y satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking, and dont settle.Bill Gates, Harvard UniversityWe need as many people as possible to have access to the advanced technology to lead to a revolution
6、in what human beings can do for one another. They are making it possible not just for national governments, but for universities, smaller organizations, and even individuals to see problems, see approaches and deal with the worlds inequities (不公平) like hunger, poverty and so on.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四位
7、世界著名人物在毕业典礼上的演讲，包括2迈克尔戴尔、J.K.罗琳、史蒂夫乔布斯和比尔盖茨。1What Michael Dell said is to urge us to _.Alisten to our heart Blearn from our mistakesCfollow others example Dpursue our dreams解析：选 D 推理判断题。由第二段可知，迈克尔戴尔认为毕业之时是继续前进的时候，鼓励人们勇于探索冒险，鼓足信心，用自己的技能和知识继续前进；据此可以判断，迈克尔戴尔鼓励人们追求自己的梦想，故 D项正确。2What did JK. Rowling fear
8、 most when she was studying in university?AFailure. BHunger.CPoverty. DParents expectations.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“But what I feared most for myself at your age was not poverty, but failure”可知， J.K.罗琳在大学时最害怕的不是贫穷，而是失败；故 A项正确。3What does Bill Gates suggest people do?AMaster as much advanced technology
9、as possible.BWork together to solve some global problems.CMake contributions to the environment.DTake responsibility for their own behavior.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，比尔盖茨鼓励人们协同工作，一起解决全球的饥饿、贫穷等不公平问题，故 B项正确。B(2019成都诊断)This is my son Matthews last night at home before college. I know that this is good new
10、s, and I feel proud that Matthew will go to a great school. I know that this is his finest hour. But looking at the suitcases on his bed sends me out of the room to a hidden corner where I cant stop crying.Through the sorrow, I feel rising embarrassment. “Pull_yourself_together！” I tell myself. Ther
11、e are parents sending their kids off to battle zones. How dare I feel so shattered?One of the great gifts of my life has been having my boys, Matthew and Johnowen. Through them, I have explored the mysterious, complicated bond between fathers and sons. As my wife and I raised them, I have discovered
12、 the love and loss between my father and me. After my parents divorce, I spent weekends with my dad in Ohio. By the time Sunday rolled around, I was unable to enjoy the days activities because I was already afraid of the goodbye of the 3evening.Now, standing among Matthews accumulation of possession
13、s, I realize its me who has become a boy again. All my sadness and longing to hold on to things are back, sweeping over me as they did when I was a child.His bed is tidy and spare. It already has the feel of a guest bed. In my mind I remember wrapping him in his favorite blanket. That was our nightl
14、y routine until one evening he said, “Daddy, I dont think I need a blanket tonight.” I think of all the times when we lay among the covers reading. I look at the bed and think of all the recent times when I was annoyed at how late he was sleeping. Ill never have to worry about that again, I realize.
15、For his part, Matthew has been a rock. He is treating his leaving as just another day at the office. And Im glad. After all, someones got to be strong, and Im proud that he is charging into the first chapter of his adult life with such confidence.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了作者在儿子即将离家去上大学时的感想。4What is the probable m
16、eaning of the underlined phrase “Pull yourself together”？AGet up. BCheer up.CPull up. DWake up.解析：选 B 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“There are parents sending their kids off to battle zones. How dare I feel so shattered”可知，很多父母都把自己的孩子勇敢地送往人生的战场，作者怎么能够惊愕难过呢？由此可推知，此处的 Pull yourself together意为“振作起来” ，故选 B。5What can we
17、infer about Matthew from the text?AHe hates sleeping early.BHe doesnt get on well with his father.CHe is ready for the new life.DHe doesnt value his fathers love for him.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可推知，Matthew 已经整装待发，准备迎接自己的新生活了。6How does the writer feel about his sons leaving for college?AWorried. BProud.CB
18、ittersweet. DRelieved.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段最后一句和最后一段最后一4句可推知，作者对儿子即将离开自己上大学一事，内心是五味杂陈的，既有不舍又有开心，故选 C。7Which of the following can be the best title of the text?AUnavoidable Goodbye BSweet MemoriesCThe Glorious Moment DUnconditional Love解析：选 A 标题归纳题。第一段开篇点题，再结合全文的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲了父子离别的故事，故选 A。C(2019
19、合肥质检)In todays society, language plays a key role in defining gender (性别 ) by vocabulary, and also the nonverbal (非语言的) vocabulary. Each one of these different types of ways of communicating is obviously different between men and women.Many different studies show that men tend to talk much more than
20、 women. It has also been proven that women tend to speak faster than men; this is due to the fact that women tend to be interrupted more often than men are, and also have the ability to speak more clearly, precisely, and more quickly than men. In one study it was found that women spoke for an averag
21、e of three minutes describing a painting, as opposed to the thirteenminute average it took men to describe it.Men and women also tend to have a very different nonverbal way of communicating, which can also make it very hard for one another to understand what the opposite sex is trying to say. Mens b
22、ody language is much more reserved when they are talking to women. Men tend not to make as much eye contact and they generally stay farther away from women when talking to them. Men avoid other peoples body space while talking, and they also tend to sit back when talking. All of these have given off
23、 the impression of disinterest or boredom. Women are by far better listeners and much more enjoyable to talk with and they tend to raise more topics for conversation.Women also make it clearer whether or not the conversation is going somewhere or just stuck in neutral. After learning about our style
24、s of communicating with each other, I have decided that although men have not quite mastered communicating, what fun would it be if we all spoke the same “language”？ The little games men and women play with each other while conversing would be lost. The question everyone asks himself or herself afte
25、r 5talking with someone of the opposite sex, “I wonder if theres something there？” would no longer exist.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了男性和女性因性别差异而导致在沟通方式上也有所不同的现象。8What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AThe differences between mens and womens languages.BThe different speed of mens and womens sp
26、eech.CThe ability of mens and womens spoken language.DThe nonverbal vocabulary of men and women.解析：选 B 代词指代题。由 this承接画线词前的“It has also been proven that women tend to speak faster than men”可推知，此处的 this指代女性比男性说话快的现象，故选 B。9In what way do men and women differ according to the third paragraph?ASpeed of u
27、nderstanding.BUnderstanding of speech roles.CPoliteness of communication.DApplication of body language.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第三段的整体内容，尤其是该段第二句“Mens body language is much more reserved when they are talking to women”可推知，本段主要讲的是男性和女性在非语言表达方式上的不同，即肢体语言使用上的差异，故选 D。10What is the authors attitude to the differen
28、ces between mens and womens communication?ACautious. BFavorable.CAmbiguous. DSkeptical.解析：选 B 观点态度题。根据最后一段的第二、三句可推知，作者对男性和女性在沟通的差异性上持赞成态度，故选 B。cautious“谨慎的” ；favorable“赞成的” ；ambiguous“模棱两可的” ；skeptical“怀疑的” 。11What is the best title for the text?AWomen, born excellent talkersBMens and womens social
29、rolesCVocabulary and communicationDOpposite gender, different language解析：选 D 标题归纳题。根据第一段的话题导入，并结合全文的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲的是男性和女性因性别差异而导致在沟通方式上也有所不同，故选 D。6D(2019昆明质检)Bats are the only mammals (哺乳动物) that can fly a long distance, but they have another ability. Many bats live a very long time for an animal of
30、their size. European researchers are studying bats to understand why they live so long. They hope to make discoveries aimed at fighting the aging process in human beings.Last week, the group of scientists said they had discovered important biological qualities in some bat species. The group studied
31、bat chromosomes (染色体). The scientists were most interested in structures connected to the ends of the chromosomes. They are called telomeres (端粒), which shorten each time a cell divides. The scientists believe this shortening process causes cells to break down. They say this is what causes aging.The
32、 European researchers studied 493 bats from four bat species. The group used information that had been gathered over more than 60 years. Of these animals, the greater mouseeared bat generally lived an average of 37 years. The scientists said it had telomeres that did not shorten with age. Another My
33、otis hold the record for oldest age, reaching 41 years. The scientists findings suggest that these bats cells have the ability to keep and repair their telomeres. This, they said, helps guard against the aging process.Based on its body size, a bat like the greater mouseeared bat would be expected to
34、 live four years. But, these mammals have been found to live nearly 10 times longer than that. The scientists found that only 19 species of mammals live longer than humans when their body size is considered. 18 of these are bats. The only exception is an unusual African rat.语篇解读：本文是一篇研究性实验报告。欧洲研究人员通
35、过研究蝙蝠了解了它们长寿的原因。12What decides bats aging process according to the text?AThe length of telomeres.BThe body size of the bat.CThe types of chromosomes.DThe building of cells.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They are called telomeres (端粒), which shorten each time a cell divides. The scientists believe this shorten
36、ing process causes cells to break down. They say this is what causes aging”可知，7端粒的长度决定了蝙蝠变老的过程。故选 A。13How long does a greater mouseeared bat generally live?A19 years. B37 years.C41 years. D60 years.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Of these animals, the greater mouseeared bat generally lived an average of 37 yea
37、rs”可知，在这些动物中，通常大鼠耳蝠的平均寿命为 37岁。故选 B。14We can learn from the text that _.Athe scientists have studied bats for more than six decadesB19 kinds of bats could live longer than humansCthe bats studied in the research are of the same speciesDresearchers focus on finding out why humans live long解析：选 A 推理判断题
38、。根据第三段中的“The European researchers studied 493 bats from four bat species. The group used information that had been gathered over more than 60 years”可知，欧洲的研究人员研究了四种蝙蝠中的 493只蝙蝠。该组研究人员使用了超过 60年时间收集的信息。故可推断出选项 A的表述正确。15In which column of a magazine can you read the text?ALifestyle. BBusiness.CScience. D
39、Fashion.解析：选 C 文章出处题。本文是对蝙蝠长寿原因的探究并且研究人员都是科学家，所以应该是在杂志中科研方面的专栏，所以选项 C正确。.阅读七选五(2019东北三省四市模拟)Does your mood change with the seasons?Some people find that when the temperature goes down, so do their spirits. _16_ They eat more and gain weight. They have trouble sleeping. They cant think clearly.Here a
40、re some ways you can beat the winter blues.Get out in the sun. Some experts say that winter blues happen because we get less sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons. Some say that the decrease in sunlight can make us feel sad. _17_Get some exercise. A walk or other exercise will make chem
41、icals called endorphins (内啡肽) in your body. Endorphins are natural “feel good” chemicals.8_18_ Avoid having too much sugar. If you crave sugary foods (like cookies or candy), it may be a sign that you need more protein (蛋白质), like meat, eggs, or fish.Get some rest. Avoid holiday stress. Cut back if
42、you have too many things to do. Make sure you have some quiet time to yourself. _19_ Studies show that most teens need about nine hours of sleep each night. The average teen, though, gets only about six or seven hours of sleep per night.Get help. Be cautious if you feel sad all the time and the feel
43、ing wont go away. _20_ Talk to an adult who you trust or get help from a doctor.AEat more healthful foods.BChoose different foods in season.CDont be so busy that you get rundown.DThose people sometimes feel sad for no reason.EYou may have a bigger problem than the winter blues.FGetting extra sunligh
44、t each day can help brighten your mood.GA regular pattern of sleep is the most important thing to maintain.语篇解读：有些人的情绪会随着季节的变化而变化。本文介绍了五种克服冬季抑郁的方法。16解析：选 D 根据空前一句可知，有的人当温度下降时，情绪也会低落，本段主要说明了这种现象，空后叙述了具体的表现。所以 D项符合语境。17解析：选 F 根据上文的“Get out in the sun”和“Some say that the decrease in sunlight can make u
45、s feel sad”可知，F 项与上文衔接紧密，符合语境。18解析：选 A 根据本段的内容可知，本段说的是健康饮食。所以选 A项。19解析：选 C 根据段首的“Get some rest”可知，本段说的是要注意休息。故C项符合语境。20解析：选 E 根据上下文可知，空处前后在含义上存在轻微的递进关系，结合选项可知，E 项“你可能有比冬季抑郁更严重的问题”能很好地起到过渡作用。故选 E项。课时练(二) 语言知识运用组块专练练准度(限时：30 分钟).完形填空(2019广西三市联考)My 8hour sleepy flight finally came to an end after I ste
46、pped out of the airport. _1_ on the bus, I was waiting anxiously for it to start.9A woman beside me and her daughter both seemed _2_. She told me that her daughter had an upset stomach and would _3_ continuously; _4_， the mother had lost her purse. Apart from a significant _5_ of money, the purse al
47、so had her phone and a phone number of an important _6_.She would meet him for discussing a(n) _7_ matter which had to be _8_ by tomorrow morning.I handed her my cellphone without _9_ and told her that she could make any _10_ she wanted. I also produced a bottle of water I had in my bag to relieve h
48、er daughter of her _11_.After making several calls, they finally _12_ to the official! They turned to look at me _13_ and thanked me many times. The woman tried to _14_ for my assistance, but I refused _15_ I knew she had lost her money.The next morning, I received a call from the mother, saying tha
49、t they couldnt _16_ how much my generous act touched them. They were so _17_ that they had taken down my number to thank me. I was astonished to be thanked in this way. I never thought my simple offer _18_ so much in their heart. And I thought of how many opportunities for kindness we had lost by being absorbed in cellphones and being disconnected _19_ the reali
