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1、单元卷四 Unit 4 History and traditions时间：90分钟 总分：120分高考对接点考查过去分词作定语和宾语补足语单元疑难点过去分词作定语和宾语补足语第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分35分)第一节 (共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFamily traditions are experiences or activities that are passed down between generations. These traditions can be as unique and special a

2、s the family itself.In addition to being some- thing to look forward to,traditions also establish a foundation for family values and serve as special bonding experiences.Traditions can provide families with a sense of identity and belonging.They can inspire positive feelings and memories upon which

3、family members can recall.Family traditions also provide a sense of continuity across generations.In other words,they are a way of transferring the familys values,history,and culture from one generation to the nextPeople create and maintain family traditions because they bring meaning to celebration

4、s and foster special bonds.More importantly,traditions create positive experiences and memo-ries tor everyone by nurturing a familys connection and giving them a sense of belonging.Family traditions also help children understand who they are and what is important to the family to which they belong.T

5、raditions create a connection for children that comes from feel- ing like they are part of something that is unique and extraordinary.Family traditions can even contribute to childrens self-esteem and enhance their well being.After all,children find comfort ana security when things are predictable a

6、nd consistent.Family traditions dont have to be tormal nor do they have to cost money.All that is re- quired to create a new family tradition is something meaningful to your family and a little crea- tivity.Additionally,family traditions do not have to revolve around the holidays.You can create fami

7、ly traditions for just about any time of year.Simply look for ways for your family to spend time together doing something they enjoy.1.What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A.The way of creating family traditions.B.The foundation of family values and bonds.C.The definition and function of family trad

8、itions.D.The effects of family traditions on family members.2.What does the underlined word“transferring”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Passing down. B.Going against. C(.Taking away. D.Referring to.3.Why are family traditions important for children?A.They help children love their parents more.B.They

9、 help children behave well in the family.C.They help children become successful in business.D.They benefit development of childrens psychology.4.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A.Explain ways to spend holidays. B.Advise creating family traditions.C.Discuss how to enjoy family

10、 time. D.Stress the importance of saving money.BWhich is better for Earth:an electric or a gas-powered vehicle?The answer to this ques- tion might seem blindingly obvious:Of course electric cars must be better for the environ- ment,because they dont have exhausts and so dont emit (排放)greenhouse gass

11、es as they drive.However,electric vehicles(EVs)arent perfect,and they come with their own set of polluting problems.Notably,their batteries contain components,such as lithium,that re-quire a significant amount of energy to source and obtain.But battery production is just one part of an electric cars

12、 lifespan.A 2014 study pub-lished in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looked at the entire life cycle of an EVs emissions,from mining the metals required for the batteries to producing the electricity needed to power them,and then compared this with the average emissions o

13、f a gas-powered vehicle.The team found that when electric vehicles are charged with coal-powered electricity,theyre actually worse for the environment than traditional gasoline cars.In much of the world,however,national grids(输电网)are now clean enough for EVs to beat their gasoline powered counterpar

14、ts when it comes to pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions during their lifetimes.“Only when connected to the dirtiest,coal-heavy electric grids do EVs become comparable to gasoline internal combustion engines on a greenhouse gas basis,”said Colin Sheppard,a researcher from the Lawrence Berkeley Nat

15、ional Laboratory inCalifornia.There are very few places where electric grids are still supplied entirely or mainly by coal.China is one of them.In 2019 it was estimated that 58%of the countrys power supply came from coal and its likely that some parts of China are still entirely supplied by coal. Ho

16、wever,Chinas grid is improving with more investments in renewablesfor example,it has twice the wind energy capacity as the US and it builds more solar panels per year than any other countries,according to Nature.5.What can we know about EVs from paragraph 1?A.EVs emit greenhouse gases.B.EVs also pro

17、duce some pollution.C.EVs are perfect for the environment.D.EVs are surely better than gas-powered ones.6.What did the 2014 study find?A.Traditional gasoline cars are much better than EVs.B.Coal-powered electricity is important for EVsoperation.C.Coal-powered electricity for EVs makes matters worse.

18、D.Battery production is the main source of pollution of EVs.7.Whats Colin Sheppards attitude toward EVs?A.Supportive. B.Doubtful. C.Disapproving D.Unconcerned.8.Whats the text mainly about?A.The future application of EVs.B.How we can protect the environment.C.The scientific revolution of transportat

19、ion.D.Whether EVs are really better than traditional cars.第二节 (共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。One of the great benefits of being able to record sound is to make books available for lis- tening.With the appearance of audio recordings,many people were able to hear literary

20、clas-sics read aloud.Audio books are,of course,books read aloud and recorded to be listened to on some kind of player.As sound technology has changed,audio books have changed as well. 9 Now,books are also available on audio tapes or CDs.Talking books are books created for people who have sight probl

21、ems.Some of these talk- ing books often need special players.Many visually damaged people are able to receive playersfor free. 10 CD technology has caused great changes in the talking book industry,since more data canbe written on a single disc. 11 So the visually damaged person has a multi-use mach

22、ine.12 Some are even read in the form of a play,in which different actors take the parts of the characters in the book.They may also have sound effects or music to help improve thelistening experience.Some book clubs have started offering audio books as part of their services.Libraries alsohave audi

23、o books available and they may also be purchased online or at any book store. 13Those who feel they do not have time to enjoy the pleasure of a good book may find audiobooks to be the next best thing.A.They are no longer available only on paper.B.Many talking book players will also play music CDs.C.

24、Audio books are popular with travelers and busy individuals.D.People can listen to a personal music player whenever they want.E.These players enable them to play their talking books independently.F.Many audio book companies also pay famous actors for reading the books.G.It is an affordable option if

25、 you typically listen to more than one book a month.第二部分 语言运用(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was on vacation with my husband,my brother,his wife and daughter.We were not 14 with the area and got on a bus,thinking it would be a nice way to see the downtowns old town are

26、a.Well,until 15 with the bus driver,we didnt find that we were on the neighborhood route (线路) which 16 school children and delivers people to various 17 places.That was a route of over two hours.That was a surprise and a concern be-cause we had 18 our vehicle in a 19 parking area and it was going to

27、 end.We shared this with the bus driver only to let her know we were not from the area and 20 for getting on her bus by mistake.Then she 21 us by further saying,“I get off shift (换班)after a few more blocks,and if you dont 22 taking my company car,Id be happy to take you back to your vehicle before t

28、he time 23 .”The bus driver received permission from her 24 ,so we gratefully said yes to her 25 She went out of her way to take us back to our vehicle after her shift was over and it wasnt on her route to home either.We were 26 and grateful for her kindness.In return, because she shared some of her

29、 concerns about the school-age children she sometimes had on the bus route,I offered her a few 27 on how to quiet the children with a skill that would make the ride safer for them as well as for her.She was so 28 .It was a wonderful ex-change of kindness!14.A.concernedB.satisfiedC.carefulD.familiar1

30、5.A.quarrelingB.talkingC.dealingD.discussing16.A.puts offB.puts upC.picks outD.picks up17.A.downtownB.connectionC.neighborhoodD.attraction18.A.parkedB.washedC.forgottenD.driven19.A.desertedB.timedC.crowdedD.developed20.A.thankedB.praisedC.laughedD.apologized21.A.threatenedB.surprisedC.frightenedD.ch

31、eated22.A.mindB.considerC.enjoyD.appreciate23.A.permitsB.changesC.startsD.ends24.A.teacherB.childrenC.managerD.passenger25.A.offerB.instructionC.invitationD.requirement26.A.relaxedB.touchedC.ashamedD.exhausted27.A.tipsB.aidsC.seatsD.books28.A.disappointedB.amusedC.gratefulD.wonderful第三部分 写作第二节(满分40分

32、)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Jenny was the only child in her family.She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother.Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours,s

33、he felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat.She stood beside a stand for a while,watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business.However,with no money in hand,she gave asigh and had to leave.The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked,Hey,girl,you want tohave the

34、 noodles?“Oh,yes,but I dont have money on me,”she replied.“Thats nothing.Ill treat you today”,said the man.“Come in.”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles;the smell was so attractive.As she was eating,Jenny cried silently.“What is it?”asked the man kindly.“Nothing.Actually I was just touched by y

35、our kindness!”said Jenny as she wiped her tears.“Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles,while my mother drove me out of the house.She showed no care for me.She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”Hearing the words,the seller smiled,“Girl,do you really think so?I only gave y

36、ou a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot.But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby.Can you number the times she cooked for you?Have you expressed your grati-tude to her?”Jenny sat there,speechless and numb with shock;she remembered her mothers familiar face and weathered ha

37、nds.“Why didnt I think of that?A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted.Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”On the way home,Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。Approaching the doorway,Jenny took a deep breath. A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司