2019高考英语一轮优练题Unit4Makingthenews（含解析）新人教版必修5.doc

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1、1Making the news李仕才（必修 5 Unit 4)【短文语法填空】根据短文内容，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Marco Polo and his father arrived in Beijing because his father wanted to trade 1.with the Chinese.That was a time 2.when China was ruled by the Yuan Dynasty Emperor Kublai Khan.Kublai Khan was pleased 3.to_meet(meet)the tw

2、o foreigners，for he was eager to learn more about Europe then.The Emperor 4.was_impressed(impress) by the young man who could speak four languages and made friends with him.In China there were many things which made Marco Polo 5.amazed(amaze), such as the Summer Palace and coal.6.What also surprised

3、 Marco Polo was that Chinese people used paper money to pay for food and 7.valuable(value) things.In 1291 Marco Polo returned to Italy.Later a war broke 8.out and he was caught by the enemy and put into prison，where he met another 9.prisoner(prison)The prisoner wrote a book 10.called(call) The Descr

4、iption of the World according to Marcos stories in China.阅读理解ARobert Michael Lipsyte is an American sports journalist and author.He was born on January 16,1938 in New York.Lipsytes father was a school head teacher,his mother a teacher.Instead of sharing a game of catch with his father,the two often

5、visited the library and read books.One of Lipsytes children,Sam Lipsyte,is also an author and teacher at Columbia University in New York.In the first chapter of his book SportsWorld,Lipsyte points out that he did not even attend his first Major League Baseball game until he was thirteen years old.Li

6、psyte says he was very disappointed with his experience at the game and went to only one more game“as a paying customer”.His third Major League Baseball game was as a sports reporter for The New York Times.2As a boy,Lipsyte did play sports,but he felt acute pressure to do better than others at sport

7、s which discouraged his interest.This experience later developed into a major theme in some of Lipsytes non-fiction works such as SportsWorld and novels like Jock and Jill and One Fat Summer.The main character of One Fat Summer,Bobby Marks,is an adolescent in the 1950s.He is overweight and does some

8、thing about it.In 1952,Lipsyte took a summer job as a lawn(草坪) boy and lost forty pounds,ridding himself of the youthful reputation for being fat.In 1978,Robert Lipsyte was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer.His experience with the illness led to another novel for young adults,The Chemo Kid.Fred Bauer,the ma

9、in character,is an ordinary high school junior and discovers he has cancer.Amazingly,Fred acquires superpowers,apparently due to the treatments,and becomes “The Chemo Kid”,fighting for the environment and against drug dealers.Lipsyte was given a position in the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame (名人堂)

10、 in 1993.The Margaret A.Edwards Award is an American Library Association literary award that annually recognizes an author and a specific body of his or her work for “significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature”.Lipsyte won the award in 2001,citing(表彰) four books published from 19

11、67 to 1993.According to the citation,“Lipsytes books focus on the search for self-definition by young adults.”1.What can we learn about Lipsyte?A.He devoted his childhood to sports.B.He taught at Columbia University.C.He came from an educated family.D.He has only one child in his life.2.What did Lip

12、syte do the second time he went to a Major League Baseball game?A.He watched the game.B.He reported the game.C.He played the game and lost it.D.He collected material for his book.33.What do Bobby Marks and young Lipsyte have in common?A.They didnt play sports.B.They didnt like summer.C.They dealt wi

13、th their weight problem.D.They reached adulthood in the 1950s.4.Why was Lipsyte given the Margaret A.Edwards Award in 2001?A.Because he has achieved widespread fame.B.Because he has written good books for teens.C.Because he has talked about hot topics in his books.D.Because he has published a signif

14、icant number of books.B(2016广州毕业班测试一)Earlier this year,the social media website Facebook announced that it would work with several news organizationsincluding The New York Times,The Guardian,and the BBCto place news stories directly into users personal Facebook webpage.Stories published using Facebo

15、ok Instant Articles will load more quickly and keep the style of the original publisher,who will keep all the advertising income the stories earn at least for now.The deal shows how important social media has become to news organizations,and is a clear sign of how the world of news is changing and h

16、as been for a while.When Google News began in 2002,many saw it as the death of the newspaper.It had no human editor.Instead Google used and still uses a secret computer program that selects and displays news stories according to the readers personal interests.More recently,Associated Press and Yahoo

17、!have been publishing computer-written articles.Both use special software to automatically produce stories about company financial results and sports reportsareas where the quality of writing is felt to be of secondary importance to the accuracy of the data.Should we be worried about such developmen

18、ts?I think we should.One concern 4is that Facebook,Google and other social media websites see journalism as a sideline,a way of putting people in front of advertisements.It isnt their primary functionso if it stops making them lots of money,theyre likely to stop doing it.Theres also a concern that c

19、omputer-written articles are not actually journalism at all,because what a human news team produces is actually quite complex.A well-written news story puts information in context,offers a voice to each side of an argument and brings the public new knowledge.Though economics and speed of delivery me

20、an readers will probably choose a computer-written story over a carefully shaped articleat least for daily newsI dont think computers will be writing any in-depth articles for a while yet.5.What is the main purpose of the article?A.To report on a new computer service offered by Facebook.B.To advise

21、readers against reading computer-written news.C.To express concerns about recent trends in online news.D.To describe the process of online news reporting.6.Computer-written news reports have so far focused on sports and finance because . A.these are the most popular topics for online readersB.there

22、are fewer journalists specialising in these areasC.information on these topics is more easily availableD.writing style is less important than accuracy in these areas7.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Journalism. B.Advertising.C.Facebook. D.Business.8.In Paragraph 4,which

23、of the following is mentioned as a characteristic of a well-written news article?A.The information presented is up-to-date.B.The authors opinion is clear.5C.Different views on the topic are presented.D.The language used is vivid.CDiscovering the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday

24、 lives，an experience in WonderLab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways.Come and enjoy yourself!What to seeSpread across seven different zones，therere loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena.Observe live experime

25、nts at our Chemistry Bar，see lightning strike before your eyes，play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy(苍穹)of stars.You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers.With 50 mindblowing wonders of science to enjoy，WonderL

26、ab is an experience unlike any other.Besides，a selection of shows will be performed daily in WonderLabs beautiful new show space.They are free of charge and last 20 minutes.TicketsDay pass：6 per person.This ticket gives you daylong access to WonderLab，perfect whether youre planning a special trip to

27、 the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity.Annual pass：10 per person.For less than the price of two visits，give yourself a year packed full of wonder，curiosity and breathtaking experiences.Opening timesOpen seven days a week,10：0018：00(last entry 17：15)WonderLab wil

28、l be closed on December 24,25 and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27.During school holidays our opening hours are 10：0019：00(last entry 18：15)Please note that in peak periods(from midday onwards)we are experiencing long queues due to the gallerys popularity.1What can you do in WonderLab?A

29、Explore stars.BProduce lighting.CJoin in explosion shows.DDo chemistry experiments.62How much should two visitors pay if they visit WonderLab and enjoy the shows for one day?A12. B20.C32. D40.3When can you enter WonderLab?A9：30 on December 23.B18：30 on school holidays.C11：00 on Christmas.D10：30 on D

30、ecember 28.4What is the purpose of the text?ATo introduce WonderLab.BTo attract people to WonderLab.CTo explain how WonderLab works.DTo analyze why WonderLab is attractive.体裁：应用文 题材：新闻广告 主题：科技展【解题导语】文章介绍了 WonderLab 的活动、票价及时间安排等信息，吸引大家前去参观游玩。1C 细节理解题。依据 What to see 小标题下的 You can also take part in exp

31、losive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers.可知，你可以参加爆炸演示。故选 C 项。2A 推理判断题。从题干可知两位游客适合买第一种票，依据 Day pass：6 per person.可知，两位游客游览一天需要的门票费用为 12 英镑。故选 A 项。3D 细节理解题。依据 Opening times 小标题下的 Open seven days a week,10：0018：00(last entry 17：15)WonderLab will be closed on December 24,25 a

32、nd 26 and will be open as usual from December 27.以及 During school holidays our opening hours are 10：0019：00(last entry 18：15)可知，平时的开放时间是 10 点到 18 点，圣诞节期间闭馆，在学校假期的开放时间是 10 点到 19 点，最后准许进入的时间是 18：15，只有 D 项符合。4B 推理判断题。文章介绍了 WonderLab 的活动、票价及时间安排等信息，再根据第一段末尾 Come and enjoy yourself！可知，本文的写作目的是吸引人们参观 Wond

33、erLab。故选 B 项。.七选五阅读7Unusual Commute(通勤):the FreezewayForget the train and bus:one city in Canada has decided maybe its time to stop complaining about the freezing weather. 1 Soon,there will be freezeways for ice-skating commuters. With an average temperature of -10 in the heart of winter,commuting i

34、n the Canadian city of Edmonton is not always a walk in the park. 2 To build a road made of ice,the city is considering a plan to flood an 11 km route. 3 Inspired by a comment made in the 1990s by city councilor(议员) Tooker Gomberg to “break the fire hydrants(消防栓 ) open,flood the streets,and let peop

35、le skate to work in the winter,”Gibbs became determined to make this a reality. According to Edmontons 2015 Winter Cities Conference,the route would act as a walking and bike path in summer. 4 Gibbs says the long ice corridor would encourage active lifestyles,create sustainable(可持续的) forms of transp

36、ortation,and provide Edmonton with a much-needed tourist attraction. 5 Councilor Scott McKeen said that the Freezeway could be a great way to take advantage of one of Edmontons greatest natural resourceswinter. Not to mention,putting on a pair of skates and going to the office quickly would have to

37、be the best possible way to get to work!A.To solve this problem,architect student Matthew Gibbs has suggested the Freezeway.B.Therefore,residents can ice-skate to work,school and other local attractions in winter.C.Canadians stop thinking winter as a problem and begin to take advantage of it.D.A num

38、ber of Edmonton councilors have supported the Freezeway idea.E.The Freezeway idea shows how to turn a negative into a positive.F.Instead,its time to accept the ice-filled winter streets.G.While during winter,it would be used as a Freezeway.8.书面表达(2017合肥第一次教学质量检测)假如你是李华,来自阳光中学,你校乒乓球队应邀去澳大利亚一所中学参加中学生乒

39、乓球友谊赛。请你给举办学校联系人 Mr.Williams 写一封邮件询问相关事宜。要点如下:1.接受邀请,表示感谢;2.询问食宿、交通及比赛日程等方面的安排;3.提出相关建议。注意:1.词数 100 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头语和结束语已为你写好,不计入总词数。Dear Mr.Williams,I am Li Hua,a student from Sunshine Middle School. Thank you for all your help and look forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua考点规范练(必修 5 Unit 4)

40、.【解题导语】本文是记叙文。罗伯特 迈克尔 利普斯特不仅是一名体育记者,还是一名作家,他写了很多青少年读物。1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Lipsytes father was a school head 9teacher,his mother a teacher.”可知,利普斯特来自书香门第。2.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.went to only one more gameas a paying customer.”可知,利普斯特第二次参与美国职业棒球大联盟比赛是作为观众,买票观赛。3.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Bobby Marks.is overweight and

41、does something about it.In 1952,Lipsyte.lost forty pounds,ridding himself of the youthful reputation for being fat”可知,鲍比 马克斯和青少年时期的利普斯特都受肥胖困扰并积极解决这个问题。4.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The Margaret A.Edwards Award.recognizes an author and a specific body of his or her work for significant and lasting contribution

42、to young adult literature.”及利普斯特的表彰词“Lipsytes books focus on the search for self-definition by young adults.”可知,利普斯特获奖是因为他写的青少年读物对青少年产生了深远影响。【解题导语】本文为说明文。脸谱网启用新闻发布平台,合作媒体包括纽约时报 卫报和英国广播公司(BBC)。5.C 推理判断题。本文主要讲述了脸谱网启用新闻发布平台,合作媒体包括纽约时报卫报和英国广播公司(BBC)。根据第三段中的“Should we be worried about such developments?I

43、 think we should.”可知,作者写本文是为了表达对这一发展趋势的担心。故选 C 项。6.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “Both use special software to automatically produce stories about company financial results and sports reportsareas where the quality of writing is felt to be of secondary importance to the accuracy of the data.”可知,新闻之所以主要报道金融和体育运动方面

44、,是因为它们对写作方式要求不高。故选 D 项。7.A 代词指代题。根据“One concern is that Facebook,Google and other social media websites see journalism as a sideline,a way of putting people in front of advertisements.”可知,作者认为它们把新闻业当副业;接下来说“它不是它们的主要功能”,故本处“It”指的是新闻业(journalism)。故选 A 项。8.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“A well-written news story puts

45、 information in context,offers a voice to each side of an argument and brings the public new knowledge.”可知,一篇好的新闻报道会反映各方的心声,呈现不同的观点。故选 C 项。10.【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了加拿大一条不同寻常的通勤路冰路。1.F 根据上一句内容可知,位于加拿大的埃德蒙顿决定现在是时候不再抱怨寒冷的天气了,“而是该接受冰雪覆盖的冬天街道” 。F 项中的 its time 与上句句式一致。2.A A 项承上启下,this problem 指的就是上句冬天气温低、通勤不便

46、的问题;the Freezeway 指的就是下段中的 a road made of ice。3.B 根据本段中的“.flood the streets,and let people skate to work in the winter.”可知,这条长达 11 千米的冰路可以使“居民们冬天滑冰去上班、上学或者去当地的其他地方” 。4.G 上句中的 the route 指的就是冰路,所以这条路在夏天的时候可以作为人行道和自行车道使用,“而在冬天,它会被用做冰路” 。5.D 下句以麦基恩议员为例说明“不少埃德蒙顿的议员支持冰路计划” 。.Dear Mr.Williams, I am Li Hua,

47、a student from Sunshine Middle School.We are delighted to accept the invitation to play a friendly table tennis match,which will no doubt strengthen our friendship.I am writing to know more about the arrangements. Since it is the first time for us to go to Australia,wed like to know the details abou

48、t the accommodation so that we can make some preparations in advance.We prefer to live in host families to experience local culture.Besides,is it possible for you to pick us up at the airport after our arrival?Also,I would appreciate it if we could work out a proper schedule for both sides.Thank you for all your help and look forward to your reply. Yours,Li Hua