1、必修二 Unit 4 高考拆组训练阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：30分钟).阅读理解ADessi Sieburths love of birds started about six years ago.Now, he has his own group called Protecting Our Birds.Recently, Dessi, 14 years old, chatted with TFK about his work and goals for the future.TFK：What is Protecting Our Birds?DESSI：Birds are citizens
2、 of the world, so they need protection.I basically try to do conservation work to help birds get protected throughout the world.I recently wrote an article about a bird called the bartailed godwit (斑尾鹬)I interviewed a biologist named Nils Warnock, who had studied the bartailed godwit.He expressed th
3、e concern about the threat that the bartailed godwit is facing.I wrote an article about his answers to the questions, which is published on the American Birding Association Website.TFK：What impelled you to start this project?DESSI：When I was eight years old, our class had to do a woodworking project
4、, so I chose a bird feeder (喂食盒)I didnt like birds at the time.I made the feeder, filled it up with seed, put it in my backyard and then the birds started coming.I got really interested in birds as more came.I later got involved in my local Audubon Society, which is devoted to conserving and restori
5、ng natural ecosystems.It really got me into birds and I realized bird populations were declining, and many are becoming endangered quite rapidly.I wanted to help them, so I started the project.TFK：What are some future projects you plan to work on?DESSI：I live in LA., where there are a lot of parrots
6、.Most of the parrots native range is in Mexico, but theyre really declining there because of habitat loss.I want to study the parrots and help them in their native range in Mexico, so they can start increasing again.TFK：How can people learn more about Protecting Our Birds and the work youre doing?DE
7、SSI：I have a website.Its protectingourbirds. myfree.website.There people can learn about what I do and how to help birds.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。14岁的Dessi Sieburth为了保护濒临灭绝的鸟类，他发起了“护鸟”工程。最近他接受了记者的采访，在访谈中，他谈到了启动这个工程的初衷、他做的鸟类保护工作以及未来的打算。1Whats Nils Warnocks attitude to the bartailed godwit?AWorried.BChanging.CUn
8、certain. DOptimistic.解析：选A推理判断题。由第三段的“He expressed the concern about the threat that the bartailed godwit is facing.”可推知，Nils Warnock对斑尾鹬的生存前景深表忧虑。2Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “impelled” in Paragraph 4?AForbade. BRequested.CEncouraged. DChallenged.解析：选C词义猜测题。由第五段的内容可知
9、，本段主要谈论了Dessi Sieburth是如何启动“护鸟”工程的，故画线词的意思为“鼓励，推动”。3When did Dessi start his project “Protecting Our Birds”？AAfter he prepared a feeder for birds.BAfter he interviewed Nils Warnock.CAfter he studied parrots in Mexico.DAfter he joined a local association.解析：选D细节理解题。由第五段的“I later got involved in my lo
10、cal Audubon Society . I wanted to help them, so I started the project.”可知，在Dessi Sieburth加入了当地Audubon协会，了解了鸟类的生存现状后，他才启动了“护鸟”工程。4What will Dessi probably do next?AWrite articles about birds in danger.BHelp parrots losing the natural home.CSet up a website to teach how to help birds.DRecreate his own
11、 conservation organization.解析：选B细节理解题。由第六、七段的内容可知，Dessi Sieburth接下来会致力于保护那些失去了栖息地的鹦鹉。BSome pigs tend to be optimistic while others are pessimistic, according to a new research that is meaningful to animal welfare.The study, published in the journal Biology Letters, is the first to show that mood and
12、 personality interact in an animal, influencing judgment.Asher, a researcher at the University of Newcastles Institute of Neuroscience, and her team housed groups of pigs in two types of environment.One reflected standard commercial conditions and the other was cushier with more space and plenty of
13、soft, deep straw.After the pigs got accustomed to these new homes over a few weeks, the researchers picked 18 pigs from each type to train and test their judgment.“To do this, we trained each pig.In one corner of a training room there would be a bowl with chocolate sweets pigs love them and at the o
14、pposite side of the room there would be a bowl containing coffee beans, which pigs find bittertasting，” a researcher said.Over a number of training trials, pigs learned to go to the bowl reliably when it was in the corner where they had figured out to expect chocolate sweets.On the contrary, they qu
15、ickly learned to avoid the bowl when it was in the corner where they would expect to find the coffee beans.The researchers next placed an unfamiliar bowl in different locations, to see how the pigs would react.Some gaily dashed to the bowl no matter what was inside, showing optimism that it would co
16、ntain their favorite sweets.Others, however, behaved as though they expected it to contain coffee beans, displaying pessimism.The findings suggest that a onesizefitsall answer to animal welfare issues does not exist.Even if pigs are just equal to bacon or other meat for some people, there is still c
17、ause for concern.Studies have suggested that how an animal is treated during its lifetime can directly affect meat quality and taste.5What was the study trying to figure out?AHow to make pigs happier.BThe similarities between humans and pigs.CHow living environment affected pigs mood.DHow pigs mood
18、and personality affected their judgment.解析：选D细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句“The study, published in the journal . influencing judgment.”可知，选项D正确。6What does the underlined word “cushier” in Paragraph 2 mean?ASimple. BMore comfortable.CUnpractical. DLess free.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“more space and plenty of soft, deep s
19、traw”可知，另一个环境很舒适。所以选项B正确。7What do the findings of the new research imply?APeople should treat pigs equally.BPeoples health relies on meat quality.CPeople should meet pigs various needs.DPeoples attitude toward pigs is totally wrong.解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段尤其是最后一句可推知，要想获得高质量和口感好的猪肉，人们应当满足猪的多种需要。所以选项C正确。CRec
20、ently, my teenage son gave me a great insight into my writing career. He plays the online multiplayer game Minecraft, in which players build vast structures while battling the occasional zombie at night.“How do you win the game？” I asked him.He rolled his eyes, the way only teens can.“There is no wi
21、nning the game, mom，” he said. “Its about the experience. Its all about the journey.”Well said, Evan. I so often forget this truth.In writing, there is no arriving. Theres always the drive to write a better article, blog post, poem, or novel, next time. There is no “done”What sights do you want to s
22、ee on your journey? Where do you want to be sure to go? These are the questions Im asking myself as I consider my plans for next year.If weve written well, what we leave behind will be part of our legacy, hopefully helping others long after were gone. I find that thought comforting.You could make yo
23、ur way to new signatures in magazines, or even to new places on the map. I have a friend who was flown to Denmark to meet with Lego because they liked his writing. I recently read about a woman whose writing got her a position in Singapore from CocaCola.So heres a writing journey for all of us thats
24、 full of breathtaking sights, unexpected turns, wonderful friends, and opportunities to grow and improve our craft.As we enter the new year, Im going to try to remember my writingcareer focus the places I want to be sure to visit on my way. Most of all, Im going to work on letting go of my feelings
25、of “falling behind” or not being “there” yet, and try to enjoy every moment of my wonderful writers life.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文，主要论述了写作重要的不是结果，而是过程，我们应享受写作过程中的每一刻。8What got the author thinking about her writing career?AHer sons playing games online.BHer sons words.CHer experience of a journey.DHer sons winni
26、ng the game.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一段第一句和第四段后两句可推知，作者儿子的话使她重新思考自己的写作生涯。故答案选B。9The author mentioned Lego and CocaCola to show that _.Awritings should appeal to companiesBthere are great writers in wellknown companiesCwriters should go to new places on the mapDgreat writers can make a difference解析：选D推理判断题。第一个例
27、子是指，作者的朋友飞到丹麦去见乐高公司的员工，因为他们喜欢他的作品；第二个例子是指，一位妇女的写作作品使得她在新加坡的可口可乐公司获得了一席之地；由此并结合倒数第二段可推知，作者提到Lego和CocaCola旨在说明伟大的作家能够产生重要影响。故答案选D。10What can be a suitable title for the text?AMy Smart SonBMy Writing CareerCThe Writing Journey MattersDMy Son Teaches Me Much解析：选C标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，儿子的话使作者领悟到写作过程才是最重要的，并且她打算今后
28、要珍惜写作过程中的每一刻。C项“写作过程很重要”概括了文章大意，适合做标题。故答案选C。.阅读七选五How to Write an ApplicationIt is often required to write an application for a job in your life, but do you know how to write a clear, concise and convincing application？Luckily, with a little bit of work and some knowledge, youll be able to write the
29、 letter you need to get the job.Understand the purpose of your application letter._1_Fundamentally, your application should sell you as an able, successful and trustworthy person.Present your intention.The first line in your letter should be your statement of intention._2_ And it is often followed b
30、y a statement of where you heard about the position.Introduce yourself.The next step is to introduce yourself._3_In this part of the letter, state your full name and current position, show any other information that identifies yourself and try to be short and concise with this section._4_One of the
31、most important things to answer is the question of why you want the position.Answering this question successfully shows you really think about it.It also shows you are a serious candidate for the position._5_Now that youve identified and explained yourself, you can launch into an explanation of your
32、 experiences and qualifications, which should show you are the best candidate for the job.AExplain why you want the position.BIdentify how you will benefit the company.CBe confident, concise and clear about your application.DList your education, experiences and qualifications briefly.EThis is your c
33、hance to introduce who you are to the potential boss.FYour application for a position is intended to obtain the position for you.GOften times, statements of intention should state your interest in the position.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了申请信的写作方法。1选F本空承接上句，要明确求职信的目的，你申请职位的目的是为你自己获得职位。2选G本空承接上句，信的第一行应该是你的意向陈述，通常情况下，意向陈述应该表明你对这个职位的兴趣。3选E由本空前后的内容可知，本段主要谈论了介绍自己，这是你向可能成为你老板的人介绍你自己的机会。4选A由本段的“the question of why you want the position”可知，本段主要谈论在求职信中解释你为什么想得到这个职位。成功地回答为什么要申请这个职位表明你认真思考过这个问题，也表明你是一位认真的求职者。5选D由本段的“an explanation of your experiences and qualifications”可知，本段谈论简短地罗列你的教育经历、相关经验和获得的证书。
