1、必修三Module 4Sandstorms in Asia.完形填空(2020广东惠州市高三调研)I was frustrated at not being entered into the national IT competition Id applied for.I sat in the car, lost in 1.B ，chewing on my lip and staring outside.I went upstairs, 2.A and desperate.Grandpas door was open for me as usual.There, he was waiting
2、for my 3.D with great excitement.I stood silently, forcing a 4.D to cover my sadness.He seemed to 5.C me immediately, giving me a 6.A .I was astonished that such a 7.C body was full of so much energy.Only then did my emotions start 8.D out.I told him that all my 9.B were for nothing, and that I was
3、feeling discouraged.Grandpa smiled at me 10.B and said, “Dont worry.Youre far stronger than you think.” Then he 11.A ， “Life can be full of ups and downs so what we need do is still have our hopes and 12.C ， neglecting the anxiety that makes it easy to give up.”He 13.A me on the shoulder, with a det
4、ermined look, before saying, “Cheer up.Im firmly 14.A that you have the capability to succeed.” Grandpas encouragement soon made my sadness 15.D .The next day, I thought about all my problems and 16.D a plan.Now, I believe that with a positive attitude towards failure, Ill 17.C reach my goals.Lookin
5、g back, I realize that we should share our setbacks and progress in life with our 18.B ones.As my grandpa showed, the 19.C of our family members will benefit us 20.B .文章大意：本文通过作者与全国IT竞赛失之交臂的故事告诉我们：不要畏惧失败，应该和我们所爱的人分享生活中的挫折和进步，要相信家庭成员的支持将使我们永远受益。1A.fear Bdespair Clove Dneed解析：根据上文可知，作者没有成功进入全国IT竞赛，此处表
6、示作者坐在车里，沉浸在失望(despair)之中。2A.weak BstrongCsweet Dsimple解析：根据语境及空后的“and desperate”可知，此时作者上楼时是无力且绝望的。故选A。A项意为“无力的；虚弱的”；B项意为“强壮的”；C项意为“甜的”；D项意为“简单的”。3A.suggestionBcomment CdiscoveryDarrival解析：根据上文“Grandpas door was open for me as usual.”可知，爷爷正在等着作者的到来(arrival)。故选D。A项意为“建议”；B项意为“评论”；C项意为“发现”；D项意为“到来”。4A.
7、tear Bsigh Csignal Dsmile解析：根据该句中的“forcing”和“to cover my sadness”可知，作者应该是强颜欢笑。故选D。A项意为“眼泪”；B项意为“叹气”；C项意为“信号”；D项意为“微笑”。5A.ignore Binspect Cread Dorder解析：根据语境，爷爷似乎立即理解了作者的心声，给了作者一个拥抱(hug)。故选C。6A.hug Bpride CchallengeDwish解析：参见上题解析。7A.fine Bfit Cthin Dhealthy解析：根据语境可知，爷爷的拥抱让作者很惊讶，如此瘦削的身体竟然充满这么多的能量。故选C。
8、此处与空后的“so much energy”形成对比。8A.dying Bturning Cchecking Dpouring解析：根据上文的内容及空后一句“I told him that all my.discouraged.”可知，作者被爷爷一抱，所有的情绪奔涌(pouring)而出。故选D。die out意为“灭绝；消失”；turn out意为“结果是”；check out意为“检查”。9A.offers BeffortsCpromises Dprofits解析：根据语境及空后的“for nothing”可知，这里应该是说，作者觉得他的努力(efforts)都白费了。故选B。A项意为“主
9、动提议”；B项意为“努力”；C项意为“诺言”；D项意为“收益；利润”。10A.generally BgentlyCsuddenlyDfreshly解析：根据空前的“smiled at me”和下文爷爷对作者说的话可知，此时爷爷是温和地(gently)笑着说。故选B。11A.added Bshared Chelped Dserved解析：从下文的内容可知，这里是“补充说”的意思。故选A。B项意为“分享”；C项意为“帮助”；D项意为“服务”。12A.decisions Brespects Cdesires Dpains解析：根据该句中的“Life can be full of ups and do
10、wns so what we need do is still have our hopes and 12 ”可知，这里应该选一个与“hopes”平行的词，C项“渴望；欲望”符合语境。故选C。13A.patted Bhit Cbegged Dpicked解析：根据该句中的“He 13 me on the shoulder”可知，爷爷拍了拍(patted)作者的肩膀。故选A。14A.convinced Bbelieved Cexpected Dchanged解析：根据语境以及下文的“you have the capability to succeed”可知，爷爷坚信作者有取得成功的能力，且be
11、convinced that.是固定用法，意为“确信”。故选A。15A.arise Bprevent Ccontinue Ddisappear解析：根据上下文可知，此处是说爷爷的鼓励使作者的悲伤很快消失(disappear)了。故选D。A项意为“出现；产生”；B项意为“阻止”；C项意为“继续”；D项意为“消失”。16A.turned into Bcame acrossCcared about Dworked out解析：根据语境可知，此处是说作者制订出(worked out)了一个计划。17A.merelyBactuallyCeventually Dinstantly解析：根据语境可知，作者相
12、信，以积极的态度对待失败，自己终会实现目标。eventually“最终”符合语境。故选C。18A.deserved Bbeloved Cdetermined Dexcited解析：根据语境可知，这里是指要与我们所爱之人分享生活中的挫折和进步。故选B。19A.company Bgratitude Csupport Dblame解析：从爷爷对作者的鼓励可以看出，这里是指家人的支持(support)。故选C。20A.neverBforeverChowever Dwherever解析：根据上文可知，这里是指家人的支持将使我们永远受益。故选B。.阅读理解(2021昆明市调测)A new study sh
13、ows that rising levels of planetwarming gases may reduce important nutrients(营养物) in food crops.Researchers studied the effects of carbon dioxide on rice.In the experiment, scientists grew 18 kinds of rice in fields in China and Japan.They set carbon dioxide levels to what scientists are predicting
14、for our planet by the end of the century.Rice grown under high carbon dioxide conditions had, on average, 13 to 30 percent lower levels of four B vitamins and 10 percent less protein(蛋白质)The crops also had 8 percent less iron and 5 percent less zinc than rice grown under normal conditions.However, v
15、itamin E levels increased by about 13 percent on average.The researchers said the effects of planetwarming gases would be most severe for the poorest citizens in some of the least developed countries.These people generally eat the most rice and have the least complex diets.That includes about 600 mi
16、llion people in Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos and other nations, mainly in Southeast Asia.Other studies have shown that higher temperatures from climate change and weather extremes will reduce food production.And scientists are finding that rising levels of carbon dioxide and other
17、planetwarming gases threaten food quality.Earlier studies showed that wheat, rice, field peas and soybeans grown under high carbon dioxide conditions all had lower levels of protein and minerals.Scientists predicted that almost 150 million people might be at risk of having too little protein or zinc
18、 in their diet by 2050.The new study suggests a way to lower the nutritional harm of climate change.That is to grow different forms of rice that can adapt to higher carbon dioxide levels.文章大意：本文介绍了温室气体如何减少粮食作物中的营养物质以及降低气候变化对营养物的损害的方法。1Growing rice under high carbon dioxide conditions may B .Aincreas
19、e iron in the riceBmake it less nutritiousCcause losses of vitamin EDmake it more delicious解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Rice grown under high carbon dioxide conditions had, on average, 13 to 30 percent lower levels.less protein(蛋白质)”可知，B项为正确答案。A、C、D三项的表述均与原文表述不符。2How can people reduce the nutritional harm of cl
20、imate change？ D ABy importing rice from China and Japan.BBy taking other kinds of food instead of rice.CBy avoiding eating rice from Southeast Asia.DBy growing rice suitable for the environment.解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“That is to grow different forms of rice that can adapt to higher carbon dioxide levels.”
21、可知，D项为正确答案。3Whats the authors purpose of writing the text？ B ATo inform readers what nutrients food crops contain.BTo call on people to care for the planet they live on.CTo share the results of some studies on peoples diets.DTo tell readers where food crops are mainly produced.解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文通过介绍
22、温室气体增加对粮食作物的影响来唤起人们对人类赖以生存的地球家园的保护。故选B。4In which part of a magazine can you read the text？ C AAdvertisements. BArt and culture.CScience reports. DBusiness news.解析：推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是文中的“study”“Researchers”“studies”等可推知，本文是一篇研究报道，在杂志的科学报道部分能读到本文。.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项。(2020惠州市高三第一次调研考
23、试)How to Cultivate Confidence?When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to appear at every corner maybe youll hear this advice: “Be more confident.” 1. A Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, also known as selfesteem. Confidence turns thoughts into actio
24、n. It comes from the genes you are born with, the way people get used to treating you as well as the choices you make. While it isnt possible to completely separate these three factors, the personal choices we make obviously play a major role in confidence development. As a result, by keeping in min
25、d certain practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. 2. F If youre looking for a longterm change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed? These beliefs matter because they ca
26、n influence how you act in the face of setbacks. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that your talents are locked in pace, you might give up, assuming youve discovered something youre not good at. But if you have a growth mindset, and think your abilities can improve, a challenge will become an opp
27、ortunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience(神经学)supports the latter. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. 3. G Practicing failure is a must. Failure happens. 4. C JK. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up Harry Potter. The Wr
28、ight Brothers built on historys failed attempts at flight before designing a successful airplane. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way. 5. E So, think of a challenge you want to take on, realize its not g
29、oing to be easy, accept that youll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. Youll feel the excitement, knowing that whatever the result, youll have gained greater knowledge and understanding.ABut what is confidence?BSo can confidence be easily cultivated?CEveryone is possible to encounter
30、 failure.DBeing a talented person is quite necessary.EThey learn to try different strategies and persevere.FBelieving in your abilities to improve is the first step.GIt also turns out that people with a growth mindset are better at dealing with challenges.文章大意：这是一篇议论文。文章就如何培养自信给出了方法，首先要相信自己，其次要明白失败是
31、人生常事。解析：1根据上文中的“Be more confident.”及文章标题可知，此处是在讲述要自信，故接下来的话题也与自信相关。A项意为“但什么是自信？”，承接上文，符合语境。故选A项。2根据上文的“As a result, by keeping in mind certain practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.” 和下文“If youre looking for a longterm change, consider the way you think about
32、your abilities and talents.”可知，有一些实用的小技巧来培养自信，如果你想寻求长期地改变，想想你对自己能力和才能的看法。F项意为“相信自己有能力提高是第一步”。承上启下，符合语境。故选F项。3根据上文“The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice.”可知，你大脑中的联系会随着学习和实践而增强和增长，即成长型的思维模式会使人进步。G项意为“事实证明，具有成长型思维模式的人更善于应对挑战”。承接上文，符合语境。故选G项。4根据文章第三段前两句“Practicin
33、g failure is a must. Failure happens.”可知，失败是常常发生的，故接下来也是关于失败的内容。C项意为“每个人都可能遭遇失败。”，承接上文，符合语境。故选C项。5根据上文的“Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way.”可知，那些经常失败并且坚持尝试的人，更有能力以建设性的方式应对挑战，故此处与坚持相关。E项意为“他们学会尝试不同的策略并持之
34、以恒。”承接上文，符合语境，该句中的they指代前句的“those who fail regularly and keep trying”。故选E项。.语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(2021合肥市调测)Classical Chinese garden design aims to create a natural landscape on a small scale and emphasize the perfect harmony between man and nature.A Chinese garden 1.is (be) like
35、a scroll (卷轴) painting, 2.showing (show) a series of carefully composed scenes.New views are revealed as one walks along the pathways.In the gardens, 3.what most frequently meet the eyes are winding paths that seemingly lead to nowhere.There, a path seems to end, but all of 4.a sudden, a new world i
36、s rolled out before you: pavilions(亭子), rock formations and spring waterall combined to provide a pleasant surprise! At the 5.entrance/entry (enter) to a Chinese garden, there is usually a huge stone or wall 6.used (use) to screen your view so as to later produce unimaginable delight when you turn a
37、round the wall.A Chinese garden may have windows on all 7.its (it) four walls.And it is 8.interesting (interest) that, through the windows, visitors may see different views from different angles, and thus the composition of the garden becomes enlarged.A Chinese garden is a place where culture is bot
38、h created and enjoyed.All plants mark the shift of 9.seasons (season)Similarly, water, a symbol of the everchanging, 10.and rocks, a symbol of the eternal(永恒的), create a harmonious balance of natures yin and yang.文章大意：该文主要对中国古典园林设计进行了简要的介绍。解析：1考查主谓一致和时态。本句的主语为A Chinese garden，谓语动词应用单数形式，又因为整篇文章用的都是一
39、般现在时。故用is。2考查非谓语动词。show和句子的谓语动词之间没有连词连接，且和句子的主语A Chinese garden构成逻辑上的主谓关系。故用现在分词作状语。3考查名词性从句的连接词。结合句意，在花园中，最引人注目的就是蜿蜒的小径。分析句子结构可知，空处引导主语从句，且在主语从句中作主语，表示物的概念。故应填what。4考查冠词。all of a suddensuddenly，意为“突然”，为固定用法。故用不定冠词a。5考查名词。由空前的定冠词the可知，此处应用名词形式，表示“入口”。故用entrance/entry。6考查非谓语动词。结合句意，通常会有一块巨大的石头或一堵墙用来挡
40、住你的视线，这样当你转过墙时就会产生难以想像的快乐。use和句子的谓语is之间没有连词连接。故用非谓语，又因为和其逻辑主语a huge stone or wall之间构成动宾关系。故用过去分词作后置定语。7考查代词。分析句子结构可知，空处在此处作定语，修饰名词walls。故用形容词性物主代词its。8考查形容词。此处是固定句型：it is形容词that.，it作形式主语，that引导的从句是真正的主语。故此处应用interest的形容词形式interesting。9考查名词的单复数。season是可数名词，且其前没有限定词，表示泛指。故用其复数形式。10考查连词。根据语境可知，空处前后为逻辑上的并列关系。故用连词and。
