2024年步步高高考英语大一轮复习（新人教版）必修第二册含答案.docx

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1、2024年步步高高考英语大一轮复习（新人教版）必修第二册必修第二册 Unit 1Cultural Heritage.阅读理解AWhat could driving a race car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common？More than you might imagine.Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Batak Tefreshi journeyed together to remote Gooseberry Mesa for an adventure a

2、imed at capturing the night sky.Gooseberry Mesa，far from population centers，is protected from the nighttime light pollution，which makes it perfect for star photographers.Natural night environments such as this are rare.Camping，hiking and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa highlight the similarity be

3、tween photography and racing.Bubba notes，“Once you fire up the engine theres no turning backI know Ill be in that seat for more than three hours.” Batak agrees，“I have the same feeling as soon as I touch my cameraIm ready to continue through the entire night.” For Bubba，developing patience allowed h

4、im to mature as a driver and is equally essential to Bataks photography.Seizing the moment is crucial too.“Every minute things are changingthe Earths shadow，the moonlight，the rise of stars，” Batak explains.“If you lose the moment，its gone forever.” Bubba finds the physical and mental demands of raci

5、ng as crucial when travelling in Utahs rugged landscapes under freezing temperatures.Think incoming clouds，wind，or mist will ruin your chance at a perfect shot？According to Batak，“With wide-angle nightscapes，every unexpected weather condition can be an opportunity.Our photos show oranges and blues a

6、round the moon you wouldnt see under a clear sky.”The team discovered shared interests that go beyond photography.“Were both passionate about bringing cultures together and using our work to break down boundaries，”says Batak.“The night sky has a unifying power.The sky connects the whole world under

7、one umbrella.”1Why did Bubba and Batak choose Gooseberry Mesa?AIt has a small population.BIt has ideal weather conditions.CIt is free from light pollution.DIt has a magnificent landscape.2Which is required in both car racing and photography?AWillpower. BTeamwork.CBravery. DCreativity.3What does Bata

8、k think of unexpected weather as a photographer?AAnnoying. BDisastrous.CFavorable. DChallenging.4Which may be a message behind the teams photography work?AAppreciating the night sky.BConnecting various cultures.CRemoving racial boundaries.DProtecting the environment.B(2023浙江山水联盟联考)To fight against t

9、he ballooning waistlines among people，several US.cities have instituted taxes on drinks with added sugar aiming to reduce consumption，but new research suggests these policies currently have one fundamental flaw.The study found sugary drinks only reduce purchasing if price tags at stores mention cons

10、umers are paying that tax when they buy the drink.The research included a field study at two convenience stores in San Francisco，which currently has a tax on sugary drinks of 1 cent per ounce.Researchers varied the price tags placed on the sugary drinks over the eight-week study：one tag that simply

11、said the price for the 12-ounce drink($1.52) and one that had the price and the message “Includes SF Sugary Drink Tax”All non-sugary drinks，which werent subject to the tax，simply had the price of the drink($1.40)The researchers compared sales of the drinks during the study period to the two weeks be

12、fore the study began when the sugary drink tax was in effect but there were no price tags on any drinks.Results showed sales of sugary drinks werent lower during the two weeks，compared to sales before the tax，indicating the tax itself didnt reduce purchases of sugary drinks.The researchers then look

13、ed at the effects of the two different price tags.Results showed the share of sugary drinks purchased when the tags simply showed the price wasnt significantly different from that of the two-week period before the study，but did decline slightly when the tags mentioned the price included the added ta

14、x.In a separate online study，the researchers asked participants to estimate what the tax would be on a can of their favorite drink that cost $1.52.The average estimate was 40 centsmuch higher than the 12 cents actually demanded in San Francisco.When told the tax was only 12 cents，they reported theyd

15、 still purchase the drink.The findings suggest price tags should mention the tax but not the amount，for consumers tend to overestimate how much the tax is.“If cities want these policies to be effective，they need to regulate how sugary drinks are labeled at stores and they currently dont do that，”sai

16、d Donnelly，lead author of the study.5What does the underlined word“flaw”mean in the first paragraph?AWeakness. BSolution.CImbalance. DEvidence.6What kind of price tags may discourage customers from buying sugary drinks?APrice tags bearing sugar content.BPrice tags with the exact tax on them.CPrice t

17、ags saying added tax included.DPrice tags just showing the total price.7Which of the following may be Donnellys suggestion?AStores label sugary drinks at will.BCancel sugary drink taxes at once.CPublicize the impacts of sugary drinks.DCities urge stores to use proper price tags.8What might be the be

18、st title for the text?AA New Way to Prevent FatnessBEating Habits and Food ConsumptionCSugary Drink Taxes Arent Working WellDNon-sugary Drinkers Benefit from New PoliciesCFrom a young age，many of us learn the benefits of being an extrovertthose individuals who always seem to be the life and soul of

19、the party，often outspoken and able to express their opinions fluently.However，not all of us are wired that wayso is being an extrovert really better?While thinking of an extrovert，we imagine a character who is determined，approachable，cheerful and charming.We are taught to admire these personalities

20、early on.Kids are often encouraged to interact，play and communicate with other children.It seems at times as though children are made to have a more outgoing lifestyle，with some people becoming false extrovertsintroverts who copy extrovert behavior.While externally(外表上) they may seem to enjoy the co

21、mpany of others，or being in the center of public attention，they can still become over-extended in intense social situations.So，while the positive aspects of being an extrovert are plain to see，what are the benefits of introversion？Although extroverts depend on social interaction，introverts are more

22、comfortable with levels of isolation.According to Dr Berit，a college professor，extreme isolation such as times like the lockdown，does not affect introverts as much as extroverts.Lack of social contact，something extroverts rely on，can lead to depression，loneliness，and even death.But its not just in a

23、n extreme situation that an introvert shines through.These people seem to have more time for deep thought and thus can become more balanced.They also tend to be good listeners and think before they speak，meaning they could become great friends.Finally，introverts are often fantastic observers，as sitt

24、ing out of the focus can give them more time to watch the behavior of others.So，whatever your personality，either introvert or extrovert，there are clear advantages to being either，and if you meet an introvert，you might just end up with an amazing friend.9What is a distinctive characteristic of an ext

25、rovert?AIntelligent. BConsiderate.CSociable. DResponsible.10Which statement is TRUE according to Dr Berit?AIntroverts should learn from extroverts.BExtroverts tend to become better friends.CIntroverts prefer staying cut off from others.DExtroverts find it tougher to handle isolation.11What does para

26、graph 4 mainly tell us?AThe influence of introverts.BThe strengths of being introverts.CThe causes of introverts behavior.DThe personalities of false introverts.12Whats the purpose of the text?ATo state a viewpoint.BTo advocate a lifestyle.CTo introduce a technique.DTo describe a phenomenon.七选五Wheth

27、er you want to have more successful relationships，a better career，or just be able to turn down chocolate，pushing your boundaries is essential.You will have to start by working through weaknesses when they arise.Develop a brief plan of action. 1 Set goals for yourself with time limits.Under each goal

28、，create actionable steps that allow you to stay on track and succeed.For example，if your public speaking skills are weak，make it a goal that you can give a confident presentation.You can plan out actionable steps like writing a speech，delivering the speech to an empty room，then to one person，and the

29、n to several people. 2 Use your strengths to build confidence.While you are working to overcome a weakness，work on things you are good at，too. 3 It also keeps you looking competent and skilled while you build your skillset even more.Rely on your network.Networking with others is a strength in any si

30、tuation.Admitting that you need help in a certain area will help you to include team members and other partners in your tasks. 4 If you find it difficult to reach out or to rely on others，this might be your weakness! You can take steps to learn how to depend on others. 5 Your weaknesses are called w

31、eaknesses for a reason.It takes hard work and devotion to overcome them.Even if you fall short of a goal，acknowledge any progress that you did make.This will keep you in a positive frame of mind and help you pick up and continue overcoming the weakness.ACelebrate every success.BBe patient to figure

32、out your weaknesses.CWith a plan in mind，you will be better at speaking to others.DTo overcome your weaknesses，you need a plan to beat them.EEventually，youll be confident enough to deliver the speech to the public.FYou can also learn to overcome your weaknesses by observing how others handle those t

33、asks.GThis will keep your confidence up and help you get back to work to overcome your weakness.必修第二册 Unit 2Wildlife Protection.阅读理解AMuseums in BaltimoreThe Walters Art MuseumThe Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world.Walking through the museums historic buildings，visitors

34、encounter a stunning panorama of thousands of years of art，from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons，ancient Roman sarcophagi(石棺)，and peaceful images of the Buddha.Tickets：$9.5.Free for children aged 7 and under.Baltimore Museum of IndustryThe Baltimore Museu

35、m of Industry celebrates the innovators，entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age.From garment making to airplane manufacturing，visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the regions manufacturing might.Located in an 1860s oyster canner

36、y on a five-acre waterfront campus，the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.Tickets：$15.Half price for children.Baltimore Museum of ArtThe Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century，modern，and contemporary art.It

37、 has 90,000 works of artincluding the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world.The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.Tickets：$10.Ten perc

38、ent off if booked on the official website.American Visionary Art MuseumThe American Visionary Art Museum is the nations museum for self-taught，creative skills.Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers，housewives，mechanics，the disabled，as well as the occasional neurosurgeon.From carve

39、d roots to embroidered rags，tattoos to toothpicks，“the visionary” transforms dreams，loss，hopes，and ideals into powerful works of art.Tickets：$9.5.Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.1Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings?AThe Walters Art Museum.

40、BBaltimore Museum of Industry.CBaltimore Museum of Art.DAmerican Visionary Art Museum.2What do we know about Baltimore Museum of Industry?AIts a place for memorial celebrations for the city.BIt was built in a factory where food was canned.CIt offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages.DIt is now

41、 undergoing a multi-year project.3How much should they pay if a 7-year-old boy goes to American Visionary Art Museum with his parents?A$19. B$23.5.C$27. D$28.5.B(2023江西省重点校联盟联考)Want to help butterflies? A new study suggests turning off the lights.Light pollution at night can disturb its abilities to

42、 recognize directions，researchers have found.Artificial light can disrupt their circadian(昼夜节律的) rhythms and affect their sense of directions.That can make the butterflies disoriented when they try to fly the next day.“Darkness is important to butterflies since the internal circadian clock of butter

43、flies functions normally when they are exposed to natural day-night lighting cycles，” study author Patrick Guerra，an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati，tells Treehugger.Monarch butterflies migrate(迁徙) by the millions each year，making the trip from northern areas of the continent to

44、California and Mexico and back.Because most butterflies only live for a few weeks to a few months，it takes several generations of butterflies to complete the migration.But too much light at the wrong time can urge the butterflies to take off when they should be resting instead for their voyage.“As m

45、onarch butterflies are a threatened species with their population numbers in decline，we wanted to see what types of environmental stress might be linked to their decline，” Guerra says.For their study，researchers conducted lab studies where they reproduced the effects of artificial light pollution wi

46、th butterflies using a flight simulator(模拟器)They first tested if monarchs treated a single，artificial light source as if it were the actual sun during the day.Once they established what they did，they then tested how the monarchs would behave when exposed to this same artificial light source during t

47、heir night.Butterflies stayed quiet and unmoving when they were first placed in the flight simulator in the dark.But as soon as scientists turned on the light，they started flying.The light made them believe that night was day and this can cause them to fly longer at night or start flying too early.“

48、These findings demonstrate how urbanization can negatively affect important biological phenomena，and therefore allow us to understand how human activity impacts the rest of nature，” Guerra says.4What does the underlined word“disoriented”in paragraph 2 probably mean?ASlowed down. BDied off.CFelt sleepy. DGot lost.5What did the researchers want to find out in the study?AWhy monarch butterflies migrate.BWhat reduced the number of monarch butterflies.CWhy d