1、必修一Module 4A Social SurveyMy Neighbourhood.完形填空(2021广州市综合练习)In todays world, we find ourselves communicating more and more through online channels. Messaging and social media services are often used at the 1.D of facetoface dialogue. There are certain situations where online communication is 2.B , b
2、ut in other situations we choose virtual conversation over reallife conversation. This begs the 3.A : is online communication 4.C in todays world?There are unquestionably many advantages with online communication. One of the main arguments in its 5.B is that it lets us communicate with people in dif
3、ferent places around the globe. This has considerable benefits in the workplace as 6.C can take place via videoconferencing without the need for 7.A , tiring and expensive business trips. 8.D , it lets longdistance families and friends keep in touch easily. Another point is that written online commu
4、nication lets us respond either 9.B or at a time that suits us, allowing us to 10.C and polish our message.On the other hand, there are several significant 11.A to overreliance on online communication. Some experts are 12.D that a lack of facetoface interaction 13.B the development of social skills
5、such as empathizing and reacting to situations in 14.D life. Also, the very nature of conversation is 15.C in the virtual world. If short messages decorated with emoticons (表情符号) 16.B longer stretches of direct conversation with 17.A expressed in real faces, were running the risk of 18.C the art of
6、real conversation. 19.D , I believe that online communication brings an overall advantage in todays fastpaced, globalized society. However, we shouldnt 20.A the benefits of facetoface dialogue.文章大意:在当今世界,我们越来越多地通过线上渠道交流,导致面对面的交流少了许多。作者就网上交流的利弊进行了分析,并发表了自己的见解。1A.beginningBriskCrequest Dexpense解析:根据前一
7、句中的“we find ourselves communicating more and more through online channels”可推知,我们越来越多地通过线上渠道交流,导致面对面的交流少了许多。at the expense of意为“以为代价”符合语境。2A.unnecessaryBunavoidableCchallenging Dmeaningful解析:根据语境可知,在某些情况下网上交流是不可避免的,但是在其他情况下我们更喜欢选择虚拟的而不是现实的交谈。B项意为“不可避免的”。3A.question BconclusionCidea Dconsequence解析:根据空
8、后的问句可推知,这是一个问题。beg the question“引出问题”。4A.understandable BincredibleCpreferable Dpossible解析:根据上句中的“but in other situations we choose virtual conversation over reallife conversation”可推知,我们偏好网上交流。C项意为“更可取”,符合语境。5A.opinion BfavourCpresenceDcondition解析:根据上句中的“many advantages”可推知,此处陈述的是网上交流的好处,故B项“赞同,支持”符
9、合语境。6A.payments BincidentsCmeetingsDclasses解析:根据空前的“workplace”及空后的“videoconferencing”可知,空处指的是职场中的会议。A项“款额,款项”不符合语境。7A.timeconsuming BheartbreakingCuserfriendlyDcosteffective解析:根据空后的“tiring and expensive business trips”可知,视频会议省去了现实中耗时的、累人的且花费大的出差。A项意为“耗时的”;C项意为“易于掌握的”;D项意为“划算的”。8A.GraduallyBConsequen
10、tlyCOtherwise DFurthermore解析:根据空前和空后表述的网上交流的好处可推知,空处前后为递进关系,故选D。9A.earlierBimmediatelyCfrequently Dconventionally解析:根据语境并结合现实可知,书面的网上交流可以让我们选择立即回应或者在适合的时间回应。conventionally“照惯例”。10A.deleteBcopyCedit Dsend解析:根据空后的“polish”可知,此处表示编辑信息。11A.drawbacks BpuzzlesCimprovements Dchanges解析:根据空前的“On the other han
11、d”并结合下文内容可推知,此处表示过度依赖网上交流有几个明显的缺点,与上文介绍的网上交流的优点形成对比。A项意为“缺点,不利条件”。12A.annoyed Bcurious CconfidentDconcerned解析:根据该句中的“a lack of facetoface interaction”并结合语境可推知,一些专家担心缺乏面对面的交流会减缓社交技能的发展。13A.crosses outBslows downCturns upDgets over解析:参见上题解析。cross out“删去”;get over“解决,克服,控制”。14A.work BspareClocal Dreal解
12、析:根据空前的“social skills”可知,此处表示在现实生活中。15A.important Bpractical Cdifferent Dattractive解析:此外,在虚拟世界中,交谈的本质是有差异的。16A.remove Breplace Crelease Drevise解析:如果带有表情符号的短信代替了带有真实面部表达的情感的较长时间的直接对话,我们就正在冒着失去真正的交谈技能的风险。17A.emotions BconceptsCwishes Ddoubts解析:参见上题解析。18A.denying BmisunderstandingClosing Dmissing解析:参见第
13、16题解析。19A.After all BBy the wayCOn the contrary DOn balance解析:本空位于最后一段的段首,又结合本段的内容可知,该空有总结的含义。D项意为“总的来说”符合语境。20A.overlook BemphasizeCpreserve Ddestroy解析:根据该句中的“However”和语境可知,在当今快节奏、全球化的社会中,网上交流带来了整体优势,但是我们不应该忽略面对面的对话的好处。A项意为“忽略”。.阅读理解(2021山东省潍坊市高三一模)When traveling on a budget, every dollar counts.Un
14、fortunately, the cost of airfare alone can burn a serious hole in your wallet.Dont let that stop you from taking your dream vacation, though.According to Jeff Klee, CEO of CheapAir, there is a“sweet spot”to getting the biggest bang for your buck.“The most important rule is fairly obvious:dont wait u
15、ntil the last minute, as that rarely works out, ”he said in a statement.“But beyond that, you also want to be careful not to buy too early.”Still, thats easier said than done.Finding the most costefficient time to book is tough.Luckily, somebody did the math so you dont have to.Data crunchers from t
16、he online travel agency CheapAir surveyed over 917 million fares to determine the day with the cheapest rates.Heres what they found:while prices tend to stay the same between 320 and 106 days before a trip, they start dropping at the 105day mark.That said, you might be tempted to book the moment pri
17、ces drop.But hold up! Youll save even more money by booking precisely 70 days before your trip.According to CheapAir, you can save 48 percent of the tickets total cost by using this trick.After that date, airfares will begin to increase again.And dont even think about booking any later than 20 days
18、ahead of time, as prices will be soaring.So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next dream vacation, and book accordingly.Your wallet will thank you guaranteed.文章大意:本文是一篇应用文。介绍了根据CheapAir的研究在什么时候可以买到最便宜的机票,从而为旅行节约开支。1When can we book our plane tickets to save the most money? D AThe later,
19、 the better. BAs early as possible.C105 days before our trip.D70 days before our trip.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Youll save even more money by booking precisely 70 days before your trip.”可知,在行程前的70天机票最便宜。故选D。2How much can the trick help us save if the ticket costs $400 totally? B A$48.B$192.C$20D$352.解析:推理判断题
20、。根据文章第三段“According to CheapAir, you can save 48 percent of the tickets total cost by using this trick.”可知,如果机票的价格是400美元则可以省下192美元。故选B。3Whats the purpose of the author in writing this text? D ATo explain what a “sweet spot” is.BTo attract people to travel by plane.CTo show the ways of booking plane t
21、ickets.DTo tell people how to buy cheap plane tickets.解析:主旨大意题。本文介绍了在旅行的什么时候可以买到最便宜的飞机票。故选D。.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。(2021南昌市重点中学段考)There are times when people come into your life, and you know at once that they are sure to be there.They serve some sort of purpose, teach you a les
22、son or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.You never know who these people may be: your classmate, neighbor, teacher, longlost friend or even a real stranger.But 1.A , you know that at that very moment they will affect your life in some serious way. 2.F .However, on reflection you
23、realize that without getting over them you would have never realized your potential ability and strength.Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck. 3.E .Without these small tests, life would be like a smooth road to nowhere.The people affecting your life,
24、 and the successes and failures you experience, help to create who you are and who you become.Even the bad experiences can be learned from.In fact, they are probably the most important ones.If someone hurts you, forgive them, 4.G . 5.D , for you may never be able to experience it again.Talk to peopl
25、e you have never talked to before, and really listen.You should set your sights high, hold your head up, tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself.Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.Most importantly, if you love someone, tell him or her
26、, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.Awhen you look eyes into themBbecause you are likely to get addicted to themCDont forget to embrace those unpleasant momentsDMake every day count and appreciate every momentEIllness, injury and love all occur to test the limits of your soulFSometi
27、mes things happening to you may seem challenging at firstGfor they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious文章大意:本文是一篇议论文。每件事的发生都有其原因,成功和失败都有助于塑造自己。相信自己,把握现在。解析:1根据空处前一句“You never know who these people may be:your classmate, neighbor, teacher, longlost friend or even a r
28、eal stranger.”可知,你永远不知道这些人可能是谁:你的同学、邻居、老师、久未见面的朋友,或者甚至是一个真正的陌生人。结合该句中的“But”和“you know that at that very moment they will affect your life in some serious way”可知,但当你和他们对视时,你就会知道,正是在那一刻,他们将会以某种重要的方式影响你的生活。故A项正确。2根据空后的“However”可知,空后的句子与空处构成转折关系。结合该句“However, on reflection you realize that without getti
29、ng over them you would have never realized your potential ability and strength.”可知,然而,经过认真思考你会意识到,不克服它们,你永远不会意识到你的潜在的能力和优势。据此可以判断,F项“有时,发生在你身上的事情起初似乎很有挑战性”与此处匹配。3根据空处前一句“Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck.”可知,每件事的发生都是有原因的,没有什么事是偶然发生的,也没有什么事是带着幸运或不幸
30、发生的。据此可知,E项“疾病、伤害和爱的发生都是为了考验你的灵魂的极限”承前一句,下文中的“these small tests”也是提示。故E项正确。4根据空处上文“Even the bad experiences can be learned from.In fact, they are probably the most important ones.”可知,即使是糟糕的经历你也可以从中吸取教训,事实上,这些糟糕的经历可能是最重要的。又结合该句中的“If someone hurts you, forgive them”可知,G项“因为他们帮助你学会了信任和谨慎的重要性”符合语境。5根据该句
31、中的“for you may never be able to experience it again”可知,D项“珍惜每一天,珍惜每一刻”符合语境。.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。(2020广东省七校联合体第一次联考)Red is a particularly popular color in China.A pair of red shoes 1.whether they are for sports, dances or just fashionis a musthave for every Chinese womans shoe col
32、lection.For most Chinese brides, red shoes should also be worn 2.on their big day.As womens feet 3.are connected (connect) with female attraction, red shoes often emphasize this aspect 4.and convey special beauty.In some classical Chinese novels, there are 5.descriptions (describe) of charming women
33、 in red silk shoes.If you wear a dark dress in cold 6.seasons (season), a pair of red shoes can raise your ensemble (整套服装) to a 7.higher (high) level.They can also go with different levels of red color, 8.giving (give) the wearer a lively and joyful look. 9.Surely (sure) red will always be a beloved
34、 color for designers, and red shoes have also become a choice for many supermodels.If you are also a fan of this 10.energetic (energy) color, consider wearing a pair of red shoes for every Chinese Lunar New Year!文章大意:本文主要介绍了红色在中国备受青睐的原因和意义。解析:1考查连词。根据固定句型:whether.or.意为“无论还是”,表示选择。故用连词whether。2考查介词。o
35、n具体的日子,表示在具体的某一天。3考查动词的时态和语态。动词connect和句子的主语womens feet构成被动关系,且此处表示客观情况的陈述。故用一般现在时的被动语态。4考查连词。根据语境可知,前后句表示逻辑上的并列关系,即emphasize和convey并列。故用连词and。5考查名词。由介词of可知,此处应用名词形式,再由空前的there are,且description为可数名词可知,应用descriptions。6考查名词的单复数。season是可数名词,且其前没有冠词修饰。故用复数形式。7考查形容词比较级。一双红色的鞋可以把你的整套服装提升到一个更高的水平。根据语境可知,此处隐含了一种比较的含义。故用形容词比较级higher,修饰名词level。8考查非谓语动词。动词give和句子的谓语go之间没有连词。故用非谓语,且与其逻辑主语构成主谓关系。故用现在分词作结果状语。9考查副词。副词修饰动词、形容词、副词或者整个句子,在句子中作状语。此处Surely是副词作状语,修饰整个句子。10考查形容词。修饰名词一般用形容词。故此处用形容词energetic修饰名词color。