1、Unit 5Section .阅读理解Wheat is a main source of food for people across the planet, accounting for a fifth of the calories consumed globally.But as a result of climate change, scientists believe most parts of the world where the crop is grown will be hit by water shortages by the end of the century.And
2、the US could be among the countries worst affected, the authors of the research published in the journal Science Advances told Newsweek.If climate change isnt dealt with, by the year 2100,60 percent of areas that grow wheat will be hit by water scarcityup from the current level of 15 percent, accord
3、ing to the international team of scientists.Co-authors Miroslav Trnka and Song Feng told Newsweek that in their previous research, they had shown climate change may cause soil to become less moist (湿润的) across most mainland US states, including those where wheat is grown.As a result, the US could be
4、 “one of the top most affected wheat producers” in terms of the increase in areas affected by severe droughts，they said in a joint statement.Worryingly, existing research has predicted a 4.0 to 6.5 percent drop in global wheat production per 1 degree Celsius of warming if climate change isnt eased.A
5、nd its unlikely that wheat can be replaced if water becomes scarce, as its not as thirsty as other crops and can do without water for a relatively long period of time.“If multiple regions are affected by drought at the same time，it might be difficult to meet the demand even if the trade routes stay
6、open and are not restricted by governmental measures，” warned Feng and Trnka.However，he said，“Studies show that if we continuously improve the sustainability and technologies in the coming decades and allow for international trade, we may overcome the negative impacts of climate change.”文章大意：本文是一篇说明
7、文。科学家认为由于气候变化，到21世纪末，世界上大部分种植小麦的地区将受到缺水的影响，如果气候变化不得到缓解，全球小麦的产量将会减少。1How will climate change hurt wheat production？_B_ABy lowering the temperature.BBy reducing the water supply.CBy polluting the soil.DBy flooding the field.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，由于气候变化，小麦种植地将受到缺水的影响，又根据第四段可知，缺水会影响小麦产量。故选B。2What can we l
8、earn from Paragraph 3？_C_AWheat production caused droughts in most mainland US states.BThe United States is the biggest wheat producer in the world.CThe United States will suffer a lot from climate change.DClimate change is closely watched by American scientists.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容，尤其是“the US could be
9、 one of the top most affected wheat producers”可推知，美国将在气候变化中受到很大影响。故选C。3Why is wheat unlikely to be replaced by other crops in a drought？_D_AIt is the primary food for most countries.BIt is not influenced by global warming.CIt is widely grown in most countries.DIt needs less water than other crops.解析
10、：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，小麦不像其他作物那样那么需要水，在相当长的一段时间内没有水也能生存，因此小麦不太可能被其他作物取代。故选D。4In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？_B_AHealth.BScience.CEducation.DEntertainment.解析：文章出处题。通读全文可知，这是一篇有关气候变化对小麦产量的影响的文章，由此可推知，本文可能出现在报纸的科学版块。故选B。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(2020辽宁大连期末)Many pe
11、ople feel their parents are overprotective. When you want to go to a party，for example, they will try to stop you.It seems as if you are still a kid._1.C_Find out which parent is more easy-going.You can bring him or her over to your point of view first. If you know your mom is more relaxed about it,
12、 persuade her first.And then she will be on your side when you talk to your dad.However, it can be dangerous, for parents arent completely stupid._2.E_ Remember not to use this all the time._3.A_ You cant expect your parents to treat you like an adult if you still act like a kid.When youre away from
13、 them, dont forget to check in with them. To let them know youre okay is responsible.Have patience._4.F_ Instead, slowly earn their trust.You should always go home on time and stick to the rules that youve both agreed on.Gradually, your parents will realize that they can trust you and start giving y
14、ou freedom.Express your appreciation. The good news about overprotective parents is that they simply want to love and protect you._5.G_ Then they will learn to express their caring in a more productive way.AAct responsibly.BBehave yourself.CHere are some tips to help you.DTake time to get along with
15、 them.EThey will notice if you do this frequently.FDont expect your parents to change overnight.GSo feel thankful even if they disagree with you.文章大意：这是一篇议论文。关于父母保护过度这个问题，作者给青少年提出了一些建议。解析：1空前一句提到一种被父母过度保护的情况，下文分部分提出几个建议，故C项“Here are some tips to help you.”切题。故选C。2根据上下文内容可知，虽然上文提到的方法有效，但父母可以意识到你的目的，因
16、此E项“They will notice if you do this frequently.”切题，且E项中的“this”与空后的“use this”相呼应。故选E。3根据本段最后一句话“To let them know youre okay is responsible.”及本段建议的行为可知，“Act responsibly.”能够概括本段内容。故选A。4结合这一段的主题句“Have patience.”以及空后的“Instead, slowly earn their trust.”可知，空处所填内容应与“slowly”相反，故F项“Dont expect your parents to
17、 change overnight.”切题。故选F。5本段主题句为“Express your appreciation.”，G项中的“thankful”与之对应。故选G。.语法填空A couple in Ohio accidentally dropped off a bag containing almost $100,000 at an Ohio charity shop.Thanks to _1.A_ employees，they got the money back.The employees were going through _2.B_ last week when they ca
18、me across a _3.C_.Inside was $97,004.“It was so much cash，”employee Kelsey Croy said.“I looked in the bag and we _4.B_ it right there on the desk.And it was $97,004.”Thankfully，the owners _5.A_ a receipt for tax purposes when they dropped off _6.D_ that morning.The employees _7.D_ called the couple
19、but there was no _8.C_.Not wanting to _9.B_ that amount of cash in the store，they called in the Zanesville Police Department._10.A_ repeated calls，officers finally got a hold of the couple.The couple hadnt realized the money was _11.B_.They told police they withdrew all their money to another bank.O
20、n the way，they _12.A_ at the charity shop to donate a bag of clothes.Thats _13.D_ the money ended up there.“When we finally _14.C_ them，they just asked if they could get it sometime tomorrow，”the officer said.The couple has since made contact with the original _15.D_ who found the money to thank the
21、m.“Im just glad that I meet with a bunch of honest and loyal people，”Croy said.文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了一对夫妇在雇员们的帮助下找到了丢失的钱。1A.honestBgenerousC.brave Dclever解析：考查形容词辨析。honest诚实的；generous大方的；brave 勇敢的；clever 聪明的。多亏了诚实的员工，他们拿回了钱。故选A。2A.goodsBdonationsC.food Dmoney解析：考查名词辨析。goods货物；donations捐赠物；fo
22、od食物；money金钱。员工们上周正在检查捐赠物资，这时他们发现了一个袋子。里面是97,004美元。故选B。3A.suitcaseBboxC.bag Dwallet解析：考查名词辨析。suitcase手提箱；box盒子；bag 袋子；wallet 钱包。员工们上周正在检查捐赠物资，这时他们发现了一个袋子。里面是97,004美元。故选C。4A.putBcountedC.hid Dcleared解析：考查动词辨析。put 投入；counted计数；hid隐藏；cleared清除。我往袋里看了看，并且在桌子上仔细地数了数。故选B。5A.asked forBasked aboutC.gave up
23、Dgave out解析：考查短语动词辨析。asked for要求；asked about问及；gave up放弃；gave out发出。6A.cardsBfruitsC.bills Dclothes解析：考查名词辨析。cards卡片；fruits水果；bills票据；clothes衣服。谢天谢地，那天早上放下衣服时，捐赠衣物的主人因为税务的原因要了一张收据。故选D。7A.surprisinglyBhesitatinglyC.eventually Dimmediately解析：考查副词辨析。surprisingly出人意料地；hesitatingly犹豫地； eventually最终；immed
24、iately立即。雇员们立即打电话给这对夫妇，但没有得到答复。故选D。8A.concernBinformationC.reply Dletter解析：考查名词辨析。concern关注；information信息；reply答复；letter信件。雇员们立即打电话给这对夫妇，但没有得到答复。故选C。9A.depositBleaveCwaste Dspend解析：考查动词辨析。deposit存款；leave 留下；waste浪费；spend 花费。不想把那笔钱留在店里，他们打电话到Zanesville警察局。故选B。10A.AfterBDuringC.Before DIn解析：考查介词辨析。经过多
25、次通话，警官终于找到了这对夫妇。故选A。11A.foundBmissingC.stolen Dforgotten解析：考查动词辨析。found找到；missing失踪；stolen被偷；forgotten遗忘。这对夫妇还没有意识到钱不见了。故选B。12A.stoppedBsighedC.quarreled Dwandered解析：考查动词辨析。stopped停下；sighed叹息；quarreled争吵；wandered游荡。在路上，他们在慈善商店停下来捐赠一袋衣服。故选A。13A.whyBwhenC.where Dhow解析：考查关联词辨析。钱就是这样到那儿的。故选D。14A.inspect
26、ed onBgot rid ofCgot through Ddropped in on解析：考查短语动词辨析。inspected on观察；got rid of摆脱；got through接通电话；dropped in on顺道拜访。当我们终于打通他们电话时，他们只是问他们明天能不能拿到钱。故选C。15A.policeBofficersC.customers Demployees解析：考查名词辨析。police 警察；officers 军官；customers顾客； employees雇员。此后，这对夫妇为了感谢帮他们找到钱的员工们，与他们取得了联系。故选D。.语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填
27、入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There are several reasons why school uniforms are a good idea.First of all, uniforms help the school look smart.The students feel that they belong to a particular group.When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody _1.has/will have_(have) to worry about fashion.Everybo
28、dy wears _2.the_ same style of clothes.Uniforms can be useful in unexpected ways.A school in Ireland has introduced an interesting new uniform.On the edge of the jacket, there is a piece of cloth _3.that/which_ gives off light in the dark.When the children are walking or _4.cycling_ (cycle) to schoo
29、l on dark mornings, car drivers can _5.easily_(easy) see them.But can uniforms help improve school standards? The answer _6.to_ this question is not clear.One study in America found that students grades _7.improved_(improve) a little after the school introduced uniforms.But some students didnt want
30、_8.to wear_(wear) the uniform.Other American studies showed no _9.connection/connections_(connect) between uniforms and school performance.School uniforms are _10.traditional_(tradition) in Britain, but some schools are starting to get rid of them.Some very good schools dont have a uniform policy.Ho
31、wever, uniforms are still popular.Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了校服受欢迎的原因。解析：1考查时态和主谓一致。空格前面的从句用了一般现在时，主句谓语动词应该用一般现在时或者一般将来时。而句子主语nobody是第三人称单数，所以当句子为一般现在时态时，谓语动词用第三人称单数。2考查定冠词的用法。此处特指校服的款式相同，the same.“相同的”。3考查定语从句的引导词。空格后面的内容用来修饰a piece of c
32、loth，而且在从句中作主语，所以用that或which来引导。4考查现在进行时态。因为连词or前面用的是walking，所以空格处应与之并列，用cycle的-ing形式。5考查副词。此处修饰动词see，用easy的副词形式。6考查固定搭配中介词的使用。the answer to.“的答案”。7考查时态。主句谓语动词是found，用了一般过去时，此处时态应该与之保持一致。8考查动词不定式作宾语。want to do sth.“想要做某事”。9考查名词。no用来修饰名词，此处用单复数形式均可。10考查形容词。此处形容词作表语，用来说明主语school uniforms的特点。.应用文写作假定你是
33、李华，最近你正在考虑大学专业的选择问题。请给学校外教Tom写信征求意见，内容包括：1介绍自身情况；2说明未来设想；3期待专业推荐。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_参考范文：Dear Tom，Im writing to ask you for some advice about what Ill major in at college.As an outgoing boy, I get along well with people.And I have a great passion for everything I love.Given my talents in art and language, coupled with my willingness to seek new experiences, Ive been planning to learn something related to the media.To avoid choosing majors blindly, Id appreciate it if you could recommend some to me.Yours，Li Hua