高中英语选择性必修4Section B　Learning About Language (4).docx

Section BLearning About Language必备知识基础练.单词拼写1.The interviews were given to a random (抽样) of students. 答案sample2.A series of (箭头) points the way to the wooden temple. 答案arrows3.Today we have the (自由) to decide our own future. 答案freedom4.The care of older people is being placed firmly within the (范围) of the family. 答案domain5.Although many of the stones have fallen out,the (纪念碑) remains very well preserved. 答案monument.单句填空1.I have read a book (entitle) Phrasal Verbs in Conversation by Colin Mortimer. 答案entitled2.Listening is thus an active,not a passive,behaviour (consist) of hearing,understanding and remembering. 答案consisting3.He took a deep breath and dived the water. 答案into4.The lecture (sponsor) by the college drew a large number of students. 答案sponsored5.The organisation was set up to preserve (endanger) species from extinction. 答案endangered.用过去分词完成句子1.The Town Hall (在1800年建成的) was the most distinguished building at that time. 答案completed in 18002.Playing computer games is a way of relaxation,but if we (对上瘾) them,we must step away from the screen. 答案become addicted to3.Jenny hopes that Mr Smith will suggest a good way to (让她的英语提高) in a short period. 答案have her English improved4.John received an invitation to dinner,and (工作完成了),he gladly accepted it. 答案with the work finished5. (被所吸引) the beauty of Mount Tai,the students decided to spend another two days on it. 答案Attracted by6. (因受到责备) not having locked the computer room,Alice was in low spirits. 答案Blamed for7. (写得很清晰),the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers. 答案Clearly written8.The producer comes regularly to collect the cameras (退回的) our shop for quality problems. 答案returned to.用过去分词改写下列句子1.Though it is still practised today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be. today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be. 答案Though still practised2.No matter how frequently it is shown,the TV series Prison Break still attracts people all over the world.No matter ,the TV series Prison Break still attracts people all over the world. 答案how frequently shown3.As he was inspired by what he had seen,he made up his mind to stand on his own feet again. what he had seen,he made up his mind to stand on his own feet again. 答案Inspired by4.Because she was greatly touched by his words,she exploded with tears. by his words,she exploded with tears. 答案Greatly touched5.The manager was satisfied to see many new products which had been developed after great effort.The manager was satisfied to see many new products after great effort. 答案developed关键能力提升练.阅读理解主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:记叙文难度:For many years,Bruce Bexler dreamed of going where no human had gone before.He wanted to cut a path through unexplored lands and discover rare,exotic species.That might sound like an impossible dream,but Bexler turned it into a reality.In December 2015,he and a team of Australian and American scientists ventured into an isolated tropical rain forest on the island of New Guinea.They were the first people ever to enter the mist-covered region.“As time was limited,we were dropped in by helicopter.Once we were on the ground,there were no trails anywhere;it was really hard to get around,” Bexler says.Within minutes of landing,the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging from its neck.The scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeaters the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.The honeyeater wasnt the only surprise for the scientists.They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species13 birds of paradise,20 frogs,four butterflies,and five palms.“We were like kids in a candy store,” Bexler recalls.“Everywhere we looked,we saw amazing things we had never seen before.” The newfound species didnt shy away from the scientists.Two long-nosed echidnasprimitive egg-laying mammalslet the visitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them.An echidna looks like a hedgehog and is also called a spiny anteater.Bexler thinks the animals werent scared because they had never seen humans before.“In almost all parts of New Guinea,animals are hunted for food,and because of this,they are very cautious of people,” he explains.“This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviours of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia.Local people called Kwerba hunt and collect plants from the outer-edges of the forest but told Bexler that not even their ancestors had gone so far into the woods.The wooded area is approximately a 10-day walk from the nearest village.Bexler and his team did not have enough time during the expedition to study the area completely.They hope to return and expect to record many more undiscovered species.“We just scratched the surface,” Bexler says.“Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。Bruce Bexler梦想去人类从未到过的地方,后来他与澳大利亚和美国的科学家在新几内亚岛发现了一些新物种。1.Which word best describes Bruce Bexler? A.Adventurous.B.Cautious.C.Optimistic.D.Careful.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第一段可知,Bruce Bexler梦想去人类从未到过的地方,开辟一条未经探索的路并且发现罕见的奇异物种。因此可以推断Bruce Bexler是一个具有冒险精神的人,故选A项。2.What does Bruce Bexler mean by saying “We were like kids in a candy store”?A.They didnt have enough food and were hungry.B.They were very excited about what they saw.C.They were misbehaving like naughty children.D.They knew that if they kept searching,theyd find sugar in the forest.答案B解析句意理解题。根据第五段中的“Everywhere we looked,we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”可知,他们对之前从未见过的事物感到惊奇。因此“We were like kids in a candy store”指的是Bruce Bexler在这个杳无人烟的地方因为发现了许多未曾见过的新物种而非常兴奋,就像糖果店里的孩子一样。3.Why did some of the animals allow the scientists to pick them up?A.The scientists seemed to be very friendly.B.The scientists were skilled in handling animals.C.The animals had been well-trained by the local people.D.The animals had no experience or fear of people.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第七段中的“Bexler thinks the animals werent scared because they had never seen humans before.”可知,一些动物允许科学家把它们抱起来是因为它们之前没有见过人类,它们不害怕人类。4.What can we conclude about the area Bruce Bexler explored?A.The best way to explore the area is by helicopter.B.The locals live in the centre of the forest.C.The area still contains many plants and animals unknown to science.D.The locals are unwilling to allow the scientists to enter the deep woods.答案C解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“They hope to return and expect to record many more undiscovered species.”可知,他们希望还能回到这个地区并期待记录更多未被发现的物种。故选C项“这个地区仍然有很多科学上未知的动植物”。.七选五主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:说明文难度:Its in Your HandsFeeding bread to the ducks is a fond pastime for many of us,reminding us of happy childhood trips to the local park.1 Eating it can cause our feathered friends to develop a condition called Angel Wing,which is when too much bread makes birds feathers grow too quickly.This additional weight puts a strain on their muscles,causing their wings to twist and drop open. “Angel Wing can be cured if we reach birds before it has developed too severely,” says Caroline Simpson,a trustee of UK Charity Swan Lifeline.“2” Over the last 20 years UK Charity Swan Lifeline has rescued and treated more than 30,000 birds.Adult swans can develop heart disease by eating much bread,so its important we do our best to prevent this by feeding them the right kind of food. 3 Rotten bread at the bottom of rivers and lakes allows bacteria to breed,spreading disease and attracting rats and other pests to our waterways,which can result in the presence of a mould (霉菌) called Aspergillus.It has the potential to kill waterfowl and other wildlife if it gets into their lungs. 4 Definitely not.Wild Things Swan & Duck Food has launched the “Better than Bread” Campaign to highlight the risk of a calorific diet to water birds.The campaign advises that there are much healthier alternatives to bread,such as specially developed feeds.They can float on the water surface,so birds can enjoy every last bit.5 A.So we must stop feeding the ducks.B.But did you know that bread actually puts birds in danger?C.Does this mean we have to stop fun trips to feed the ducks?D.Bread can also cause harmful changes to the natural ecosystem.E.What a scene it is to watch ducks eating bread floating on the river!F.Otherwise the consequences can be serioussuch as the loss of the wing.G.Next time take a healthier alternative and do your bit to protect our precious wildlife.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。给鸭子喂面包是许多人喜欢的消遣,这让我们想起童年时去公园的快乐时光。但你知道这会让它们陷入危险吗?它们可能会因此失去翅膀。作者建议用更健康的食物代替面包,尽我们所能保护珍贵的野生动物。1.B根据下文可知,吃太多面包会使它们的羽毛长得太快,这些额外的重量会对肌肉造成压力,是一种危险。B项“但是你知道那些面包会让鸟类陷入危险吗?”符合语境,能够承上启下。故选B项。2.F根据上文的“Angel Wing can be cured if we reach birds before it has developed too severely”可知,如果我们在天使翅膀这一现象变得太严重之前接触到它们,它就可以被治愈。F项“否则后果可能很严重,比如失去翅膀。”是对上文的补充,并由此引出了下文治愈成功的案例。故选F项。3.D根据下文可知,本段讲述的是面包对河流和湖泊等自然系统造成的危害。D项“面包也会对自然生态系统造成有害的变化。”符合语境,是本段的主旨句。故选D项。4.C本段讲述的是可以用特别开发的饲料代替面包喂鸭子。C项“这是否意味着我们必须停止有趣的喂鸭子的旅行?”符合语境,而且与下文“Definitely not.”相呼应。故选C项。5.G根据上文可知,此段建议人类用更健康的食物喂鸭子,这样做的目的是保护它们。G项“下一次,选择一个更健康的替代品,尽你所能保护我们珍贵的野生动物。”符合语境,承接上文,故选G项。5