1、课时天天练(三十六)选择性必修第四册UNIT 5LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER.阅读理解A2022武汉部分学校高三起点质量检测I was 29 when my brotherinlaw said to me, “It would be nice if one day you could make use of your education.” I had a degree and an MA (Master of Arts) in creative writing which, as far as I was concerned, I used every day reading
2、novels, trying to write novels, arguing about politics, interpreting the meanings in French films, and generally leading an examined life. But my brotherinlaw, who left school at 18, didnt understand why, as a journalist, I was bringing home less than half the salary he earned in the hospitality (服务
3、) industry.I thought of my brotherinlaws comment this week when the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) released figures showing that, on average, male arts graduates earn less at the age of 29 than their nongraduate peers. Graduates of the same age overall are only earning 6% more than nongraduates.
4、 For women, the figure is 26%, but earnings growth for women overall is lower, so the benefits from going to university are greater.The IFS figures drew a predictable response from Sam Gyimah, who listed some courses of arts degrees in certain universities that are not delivering the financial outco
5、mes for students and threatened to punish institutions that dont improve students earning prospects. This attack on arts degrees raises fundamental questions about what we want from education and, indeed, from life.No one can deny that arts degrees give students the skills to speak and work out what
6、 they want to say and how to say it. Studying Sigmund Freud, or reading James Joyce or Toni Morrison for the first time, introduces students to ideas that challenge their intellectual prejudices, as well as the consensus (共识) of the society around them. The value of an arts degree in life is incalcu
7、lable.1What did the author think of his major according to Paragraph 1?AHopeless. BUnrealistic.COrdinary. DMeaningful.2What do the IFS figures indicate?AMen graduates earn less than nongraduate peers.BWomen graduates earn less than nongraduates.CThe income increase rate for women is much higher.DWom
8、en benefit more from getting college education.3How did Sam Gyimah respond to the IFS figures?AHe put pressure on some institutions.BHe punished some institutions.CHe bettered students earning prospects.DHe accused colleges of giving false hope.4What does the text suggest people do about degrees?ACh
9、allenge their intellectual prejudices.BConsider what they expect of life.CWork out what they want to say.DThink if they can make money.B2022豫北名校联考高三定位考试By now its almost common knowledge that spending time in nature is good for yon. Areas with more trees tend to be less polluted, so spending time th
10、ere allows you to breathe easily. Spending time outdoors has been linked with reduced blood pressure and stress and seems to motivate people to exercise more.“So itll come as no surprise that theres research showing that spending time in nature is good. There are dozens of papers showing that，” Univ
11、ersity of Exeter Medical School researcher Mathew PWhite said. “We get this idea patients are coming to us and they are asking, Doctor, how long should I spend？And the doctor is saying, I dont really know.”So White and his team decided to find out by using data collected from nearly 20，000 people in
12、 England through the Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment Survey. And their answer is two hours a week. People who spent at least that much time in nature either all at once or totaled over several shorter visits were more likely to report good health and psychological wellbeing than t
13、hose with no nature exposure.Remarkably the twohour standard applied to men and women, to older and younger folks, to people from different ethnic backgrounds, occupational groups, socioeconomic levels, and so on. Even people with longterm illnesses or disabilities benefited from time spent in natur
14、e as long as it was at least 120 minutes per week.While the findings are based on a vast number of people, White cautions that its really just a correlation. Nobody knows why or how nature has this benefit, or whether the findings will stand up to a more strict investigation.“I want to be really cle
15、ar about this. This is in very early stages. Were not saying everybody has to spend 120 minutes. This is really to start the conversation, saying, what would a threshold look like? What research do we need to take this to the next step before doctors can have the true confidence to work with their p
16、atients？But its certainly a starting point.”5What does White want to figure out in the survey?AThe benefits of being outside.BHow long we should stay in nature.CThe significance of outdoor activities.DWhether the British spend enough time in nature.6What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?ATh
17、e twohour standard applies to everyone.BThe reason why nature is beneficial is clear.CFurther study is needed to confirm Whites result.DThe findings of Whites survey have been widely used.7What does the underlined word “threshold” in the last paragraph mean?AStrict investigation.BFollowing step.CHea
18、lthy lifestyle. DStarting point.8Which of the following can be the best title for the text?ANature and HealthBTwohour Staying in NatureCTips to Improve HealthDThe Starting Point.完形填空2022辽宁省名校联盟联合考试I spent time with some elders during my grandmothers fiveyear stay in the nursing home. I knew what it
19、was like for them without any _1_. So sad. They just kept loving each other and being kind.One day, I saw a man _2_ on a couch in the hall who was frequently lying with his head on the sidearm. Earlier he had been trying to push Jean, who couldnt _3_ far alone in his wheelchair, with his head, from
20、his wheelchair. Obviously, it was quite difficult for him and it was also a _4_ for Jean.I asked if they would like me to push Jean. Jean said with _5_， “Yes, please！” and the man smiled a toothless “thank you”. I thanked him for his _6_ and pushed Jean back to her room.Now, this same man was on his
21、 own and as I got _7_， I realized he had only one _8_ and the one he did have was dry and full with rashes(疹子); he kept scratching(抓) it. I had a lotion (涂剂) in my bag that seemed to made him feel better. I even found myself _9_ lotion on his other side, where there had been a leg as well. It just s
22、eemed a _10_ thing to do. He didnt speak English but spoke to me in his home language Vietnamese and tears started to come gently down his face. I _11_ his tears with tissues and patted him on his shoulder to _12_ him. He kept talking and looking at me as if I understood him. I nodded and listened.W
23、e didnt _13_ each other and werent bloodrelated and yet, in that moment, we shared a _14_ that went beyond blood heart to heart. When I see him again, chances are that he wont recognize me but I will remember him forever. And, every time my heart extends, it is _15_.1A.doctors Bteachers Cstrangers D
24、visitors2A.asleep Balone Cawake Dalive3A.smile Bmove Ctalk Dfeel4A.struggle Bsurprise Creward Dpuzzle5A.disappointment Bcuriosity Cdelight Dembarrassment6A.advice Bhelp Cplan Didea7A.higher Bfaster Cbetter Dcloser8A.leg Bear Chand Deye9A.absorbing Bburning Cpainting Dputting10A.painful Bdisgusting C
25、natural Dcontroversial11 .A.wiped Bcaught Cstored Dcovered12A.amuse Bcomfort Cchange Dignore13A.admire Bknow Chate Djudge14A.hobby Blanguage Cconnection Dlifestyle15A.shrinking Bsuffering Cfading Dexpanding.语法填空2022湖南省名校联合体高三联考试题Sweet Art Sugar PaintingIn and around Chinas southwestern Sichuan Provi
26、nce, one can often find folk artists producing sugar paintings with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.According to some academic studies, sugar painting originated from the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures 1._ (make) in moulds (模具) as part of a sacrifice in religious ceremon
27、ies. In the Qing Dynasty, sugar painting gained more 2._ (popular). The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various, most of 3._ stood for good luck such as the fish, dragon and monkey. Afterward, the folk artists in Sichuan 4._ (develop) this art by adding techniques of
28、 the Chinese shadow puppet and Chinese paper cutting. The moulds were also replaced 5._ a small bronze spoon. As time passed by, the contemporary form of sugar painting has 6._ (gradual) evolved.Although the number of sugar painters has decreased, due to its unique charm, a certain number of artists
29、 are making efforts 7._ (preserve) it by offering classes, holding relevant 8._ (activity) such as sugar painting contests and applying for the National Nonmaterial Cultural Heritage.Nowadays, this art is getting support again from the general public 9._ it has already been listed as Provincial NonM
30、aterial Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Provincial Government. Moreover, the sugar painting artists have gained 10._(increase) recognition.课时天天练(三十六).阅读理解A语篇类型：夹叙夹议文主题语境：人与社会教育文学学位有自身价值和存在的意义 【语篇解读】作者有一个学士学位和文学硕士学位，家人认为他的学位没有价值。然而，财政研究学会的研究数据显示，文学学位同样有意义，关键在于你想从教育和生活中得到什么。1答案与解析：D考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第一段中的
31、“I used every day reading novels.and generally leading an examined life”可知，作者认为自己的专业很有意义。故D项正确。unrealistic “不切实际的；不实事求是的”。2答案与解析：D考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第二段中讲到的“For women.the benefits from going to university are greater”可知，女性从大学教育中获益更多。故D项正确。干扰项分析A项基本信息正确，但是缺少年龄范围，原文中有明确的年龄范围“at the age of 29”。故A项错误。3答案与解析：
32、A考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第三段中的“threatened to punish institutions that dont improve students earning prospects”可知，对于IFS提供的数据，Sam Gyimah给出的回应是向一些机构施加压力。故A项正确。4答案与解析：B考查推断的能力。根据第三段中的“This attack on arts degrees raises fundamental questions about what we want from education and, indeed, from life”可以推断，学位是文是理不重要，重
33、要的是，我们应该问问自己想要从教育和生活中得到什么。故B项正确。B语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自然人与环境走进自然【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了一项研究表明每周接触大自然两小时有益于身心健康。5答案与解析：B考查理解具体信息的能力。根据第二段最后一句和第三段第一句“So White and his team.with the Natural Environment Survey”可知，研究想要弄明白的问题是，我们应在大自然中待多久。故选B项。6答案与解析：C考查理解具体信息的能力。 根据倒数第二段的中心内容可知，White认为这一研究虽然涉及很多人，但其结果只表明了相关性，结果是否能够经得起验证
34、还没人知道。结合最后一段中的“I want to.very early stages”可知，White的研究结论需要进一步证实。故选C项。7答案与解析：D考查理解词汇的能力。根据画线部分前文可知，研究还处于早期阶段。根据后文中的“the next step”和“its certainly a starting point”可知，画线部分意思为“起步阶段”。选项D符合题意。8答案与解析：B考查理解文章主旨要义的能力。根据全文内容尤其是第三段中的“And their answer is two hours a week. People who. with no nature exposure”可知
35、，文章主要讲述了一项研究表明每周接触大自然两小时有益于身心健康，本文的最佳标题为“在大自然中待两个小时”。故选B项。.完形填空语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与社会人文关怀作者与一陌生老人之间发生的故事【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了作者定期探望在养老院生活的祖母，偶然一次机会与养老院里的一位陌生老人之间发生的故事。1答案与解析：D考查名词辨析。根据上文中的“nursing home”及下文中的“So sad.”可知，此处指作者知道对于养老院里的老人而言，如果没有人来看望他们，那将会是一件令人难过的事。visitor意为“拜访者”，符合语境。故选D。2答案与解析：B考查词义辨析。根据下文第四段中的“No
36、w, this same man was on his own”及下文语境可知，作者看到一位老人独自坐在大厅的沙发上。alone意为“独自地”，符合语境。故选B。3答案与解析：B考查动词辨析。根据上文中的“Earlier he had been trying to push Jean”及下文中的“in her wheelchair”可知，他独自坐在轮椅上移动不了太远。move意为“移动”，符合语境。故选B。4答案与解析：A考查名词辨析。根据上文中的“it was quite difficult for him”及语境可知，推动轮椅对Jean来说也是一件难事。struggle意为“难事”，符合语
37、境。故选A。5答案与解析：C考查名词辨析。根据下文中的“Yes，please！and the man smiled a toothlessthank you.”可知，作者问他们是否愿意让自己推一下Jean, Jean很高兴地说：“可以，请！”。delight意为“高兴”，符合语境。故选C。6答案与解析：B考查名词辨析。根据上文所讲的老人也试图帮忙推Jean可知，此处指作者对老人的帮助表示感谢。help意为“帮助”，符合语境。故选B。7答案与解析：D考查副词辨析。根据上下文语境可知，作者走近老人时才看到老人的具体状况。closer意为“更接近地”，符合语境。故选D。8答案与解析：A考查名词辨析。
38、根据下文中的“where there had been a leg as well”可知，作者走近老人时，才发现老人现在只有一条腿。leg意为“腿”，符合语境。故选A。9答案与解析：D考查动词辨析。根据语境可知，作者甚至发现自己把涂剂抹在了老人曾经拥有的另一条腿的那一边。put sth. on.为固定搭配，意为“在上涂抹(化妆品等)”，符合语境。故选D。10答案与解析：C考查形容词辨析。根据语境及常识可知，此处指给双腿涂抹药膏是一件自然的事情。natural意为“自然的”，符合语境。故选C。11答案与解析：A考查动词辨析。根据上文中的“and tears started to come gen
39、tly down his face”及下文中的“with tissues”可知，作者用纸巾为老人擦掉泪水。wipe意为“擦掉”，符合语境。故选A。12答案与解析：B考查动词辨析。根据上文中的“patted him on his shoulder”可知，作者为老人擦掉泪水并拍着他的肩膀安慰他。comfort意为“安慰”，符合语境。故选B。13答案与解析：B考查动词辨析。根据上文语境及下文中的“werent bloodrelated”可知，作者和这位老人不认识。know意为“认识”，符合语境。故选B。14答案与解析：C考查名词辨析。根据语境及下文中的“that went beyond blood
40、heart to heart”可知，作者与老人虽然没有血缘关系，且互不认识。但那一刻，他们之间的关系超越了血缘，心与心连在了一起。connection意为“关系，联系”，符合语境。故选C。15答案与解析：D考查动词辨析。根据上文中的“every time my heart extends”可知，每当作者敞开心扉时，他的心胸就会开阔一些。expand意为“扩大，发展”，在此引申为“开阔”，符合语境。故选D。.语法填空语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会优秀传统文化糖画【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了糖画起源于明朝，经过历代手艺人的努力，糖画现已被列为四川省非物质文化遗产。更重要的是，糖画艺术家得到了更多
41、的认可。1答案与解析：were made考查谓语动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，make在句中作从句的谓语动词。结合时间状语the Ming Dynasty可知，时态需要用到一般过去时；主语和make之间为逻辑上的动宾关系；主语animals and figures为复数，所以空处应填were made。2答案与解析：popularity考查词形转换。分析句子结构可知，该空作gained的宾语，需要用到名词，所以空处应填popularity。3答案与解析：which考查关系词。分析句子结构可知，此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为表示物的名词patterns，所以空处应填which
42、。4答案与解析：developed考查动词的时态和语态。分析句子结构可知，develop在句中作谓语动词。结合语境可知，时态需要用到一般过去时；又因为主语和谓语动词之间构成主动关系，所以空处需要填developed。5答案与解析：with/by考查介词。此处考查固定搭配be replaced with/by sth.，意为“被替代”，所以空处需要填with/by。6答案与解析：gradually考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰谓语，需要用到副词，所以应填gradually。7答案与解析：to preserve考查非谓语动词。此处考查固定搭配make efforts to do sth.，意为“努力做某事”，所以空处应填to preserve。8答案与解析：activities考查名词复数。根据空后列举的活动可知，此空需填名词的复数形式。9答案与解析：and考查连词。分析句子结构可知，前后句之间是并列关系，所以空处应填and。10答案与解析：increasing考查词形转换。分析句子结构可知，此处修饰后面的名词recognition，需要用到形容词，所以应填increasing。