1、Unit 2高考题型组合规范练12选择性必修第二册UNIT2阅读题组练速度(35mins).阅读理解AAre you open to exploring Canada for a few weeks,meeting new friends,learning French and participating in unforgettable worthy adventures?Or are you looking for something longer-term where you can dive deep into another language and culture?The Expl
2、ore or Odyssey Programs may be right for you!EXPLOREPROGRAMSOffered during the spring and summer for people with any skill level in French,Explore Programs are language programs which allow you to discover another region of Canada while learning French.There is a three-week Explore Program (ages 13
3、to 15) and an Explore Program if youre a student 16 years old or older.FUNDINGThe three-week Explore Program:$2,000 (taxable income).The Explore Program for 16+ year olds:$2,800 (taxable income).The funding covers the major expenses for participating in the program:fees,teaching materials,workshops,
4、food,accommodation,and most of your activities.Apart from personal spending money you will need to cover registration fees and travel expenses.ELIGIBILITYCRITERIA(资格标准)In order to qualify for the Explore Programs funding,you must:be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying in Canada
5、on a student visa are not eligible);be 13,14 or 15 years old by the time your Explore (ages 13 to 15) course begins;and have been a full-time student for at least one term.There is no age limit for participation in Odyssey,but you do need to meet all the other eligibility requirements.There are no F
6、rench-language-skill requirements to apply for the Odyssey program.A drivers licence is not a requirement for selection.However,in some regions,having a licence is preferable.1.Which of the following can you do if you join in the Funded Programs?A.Go abroad.B.Meet old friends.C.Have an adventure.D.D
7、ive water.2.How much is it if 14-year-old Tom and 17-year-old Mick participate in the program?A.$2,000.B.$2,800.C.Between $2,000 and $2,800.D.$4,800.3.Which of the following is the extra cost if you participate in the program?A.Students books.B.Trip expenses.C.Living expenses.D.Dinners.BI come from
8、a broken family,experiencing my parents divorce and remarriages.After we grew up,my three siblings and I could go years without speaking.And that is where this story begins.My sister Jeanne and I were born only 14 months apart,but by the time we were teenagers we had lost touch.By age 19,I couldnt w
9、ait to move away from our home in Wisconsin to live on a farm in Virginia,where I worked as a vet assistant.Jeanne got married at 18,moved to Chicago,and becamewell,I didnt know what.We lived separate lives in separate states,and our connection somewhat ended.When I was 24,I was on a trip to New Yor
10、k City for sightseeing one day.I was crossing a very busy street loaded with people.Everyone was in a hurry.I had laughed at something and I suddenly heard my name yelled from somewhere behind me:“Cheryl!” I froze in my steps in the middle of the road.Tears welled up instantly in my eyes.I knew with
11、out a doubt that it was my sister Jeanne.I yelled before even turning to look,“Jeanne?”It was her.“Oh my God!” I screamed,and I began pushing people out of my way to get to her.The crowd started to part.We must have seemed crazy.And there we were,standing in the middle of a Manhattan street,facing e
12、ach other and smiling.I couldnt believe it.I later asked how shed known it was meshe never saw me!She said it was my laugh.I wouldnt say my laugh is all that unusual,but I guess to a family member its infectious.It hits your heart and resonates in your mind.Since that time,my sister and I have never
13、 been separated.We both moved back to Wisconsin.I see our sister-to-sister miracle as a lesson,a reminder not to lose touch with loved ones.It is too easy to remain lost.4.Why Jeanne and Cheryl were separated?A.Because they both grew up.B.Because they wanted to escape from the family.C.Because they
14、were not willing to keep in touch.D.Because they hated each other very much.5.How did Jeanne recognize Cheryl in a crowd?A.By her laugh.B.By her talk.C.By her look.D.By her dress.6.What can we infer after these two sisters met in New York?A.They saw it as a miracle.B.They moved back to Wisconsin.C.T
15、hey remained lost easily.D.They cherished their sisterhood.7.Where is this text most likely from?A.A diary.B.A guidebook.C.A novel.D.A magazine.CToday,China has conducted its first 3D printing experiment in space in a newly launched spacecraft,which was put into low-Earth orbit by Chinas Long March
16、5B heavy-lift carrier rocket.Video broadcast on CCTV showed that the printer has printed a flat section of a honeycomb-shaped(蜂巢状的) structure as well as a symbol of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp,the parent company of the China Academy of Space Technology.The experiment was done by a 3D
17、 printer,developed and built by its Beijing Spacecrafts Manufacturing Factory,inside the prototype of Chinas new-generation manned spacecraft.The printer,named the Space-Based Composite Material 3D Printing System,uses carbon fiber-reinforced materials to autonomously print objects.It is installed i
18、n the reentry module of the experimental spaceship,and will be brought back to Earth once the module returns.The printer features advanced technologies in material modeling,precision control and automation.Once the space-based 3D printing technology becomes operationally ready,it can extensively ben
19、efit space programs as astronauts can use it to manufacture a lot of things they currently need to obtain from resupply flights by cargo spacecraft.Wang Yanan,editor-in-chief of theAerospaceKnowledge magazine,said the 3D printer will be very useful in extended space missions,such as those in a space
20、 station,because it will allow astronauts to make components quickly and conveniently in space.The technology will save future space journeys considerable resources and costs.In fact,the device is not the only representative of 3D printing onboard the Prototype.A CubeSat deployer,designed and made t
21、hrough 3D printing by CoSats Space Technology,is also carried by the spacecraft to check the adaptability of 3D-printed equipment in space.CoSats Chief Operating Officer Bai Ruixue said the 3D-printed deployer is much lighter and stronger than its counterparts and it will have huge potential in the
22、space industry.8.What did the video broadcast on CCTV show to the audience?A.The process and the products of the 3D printing.B.The name and the shape of the 3D printer.C.The significance of the 3D printing technology.D.The relationship between the two companies.9.What if a component is broken in the
23、 space station now?A.It has to be sent by spaceship back to Earth for repair.B.The astronauts can fix it conveniently by hand on the spot.C.The astronauts can make one using 3D printing and replace it.D.It has to be unloaded and abandoned in space.10.What does the underlined “those” (Para.5) refer t
24、o?A.The 3D printers.B.The magazines.C.The space missions.D.Astronauts.11.Why is the last paragraph mentioned?A.To introduce the CubeSat deployer produced in space.B.To explain the advantages of 3D printing in space.C.To show the adaptability of 3D printing in space.D.To indicate a bright future of 3
25、D printing in space.DFive years ago,Yellow-Purple tore a flexor tendon(屈肌腱),making it difficult to use her left leg.The little penguin was having a hard time walking and swimming.Yellow-Purple lives with a large group of African penguins at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic,Connecticut.African penguins are
26、an endangered species.They are beautiful,black and white birds that are about two feet tall when fully grown,and they are very popular with the Aquariums visitors.The staff at the Aquarium made a little support boot for Yellow-Purple from plastic.This supported her left ankle and made it much easier
27、 for her to do all the things that penguins like to do.Yellow-Purple was getting along fine with her boot,but then Dr.Jen Flower,Chief Clinical Veterinarian at Mystic Aquarium,heard about 3D printing technology.She decided to use it to help better the boot.Luckily,Mystic Aquariums Vice President of
28、Education & Conservation,Kelly Marls,knew that Mystic Middle School had recently acquired a 3D Systems printer.Kelly reached out to the school and arranged a meeting.Sue Prince,Library Media Specialist at Mystic Middle School,and seven middle school students visited Yellow-Purple to learn what was n
29、eeded,and then contacted the supplier of their 3D printer,ACT Group.With ACT Groups help,the students learned how to scan Yellow-Purples existing foot cast,and then use that data to create a more efficient boot with sculpting software.The final boot design was printed on a 3D printer using multiple
30、materials,allowing the boot to be flexible enough for comfortable movement,yet hard enough to support the injured tendon.The students were thrilled when they saw Yellow-Purple walking almost back to normal.It was a great way to put science into practice.Celebrities like Ashton Kutcher shared Yellow-
31、Purples story on Facebook,inspiring more than 1.5 million combined views.12.What can we learn about African penguins?A.They are very large in number.B.They are dangerous species.C.They are beautiful when young.D.They are attractive to visitors.13.Who came up with the idea of an updated support boot?
32、A.The ACT Group.B.Dr.Jen Flower.C.Kelly Matis.D.Sue Prince.14.What preparation work was done before the students got the ACT Groups help?A.They reached school on time.B.They held a meeting to discuss the problem.C.They paid a visit to Yellow-Purple.D.They contacted the ACT Group for supplies.15.What
33、 is the best title for this text?A.The development of 3D printingB.A penguin benefiting from high-techC.An effort to put science into practiceD.A software that can design.阅读七选五Studying abroad is a worthwhile and often life-changing experience,but be sure to check out these 3 disadvantages of study a
34、broad before you start planning.Disadvantage1:CulturalBarriersCommunication is essential to efficiency.1Its important to know the level of fluency that will be expected of you,both from your teachers and peers and the locals with whom youll be communicating abroad.In addition,you may find yourself j
35、olted(受挫) by the sudden shift in culture.Everything from food and religion to transportation systems and the style of dress may differ from those in your home country.2 If you are not properly prepared to cope with these differences,they can lead to great stress.Disadvantage2:YoureOnYourOwnNavigatin
36、g a foreign destination on your own can be an intimidating experience.Some of you may experience certain aspects of independence for the very first time.3Because some of the worst symptoms of culture shock can result from the realization that you no longer have your friends and family alongside you,
37、its important that youre fully prepared for this transition.Disadvantage3:4Travel expenses,tuition,books,room and board,bills,transportation,and overall cost of living can add up quickly when living abroad.5Consider that youll likely want to go out and explore your new home in addition to studying,s
38、o be sure to set aside plenty of cash for tourism,transportation,and entertainment,as well as for emergencies.A.Studying Abroad is ExpensiveB.Language barriers exist in every country.C.Make sure your study abroad college or program is accredited(可信任的).D.Research cultural and regional norms and expec
39、tations before you go.E.This culture shock can lead to feelings of anxiety and homesickness.F.Depending on where you choose to study abroad,your expenses can vary greatly in cost.G.Perhaps youve never lived on your own or have yet to travel outside of your home country.参考答案高考题型组合规范练12选择性必修第二册UNIT2阅读
40、题组练速度.【语篇导读】本文是应用文,文章介绍了一个资助项目,它可以使你探索加拿大并学习法语。1.C细节理解题。文章第一句中的“participatinginunforgettableworthyadventures”说明可以参加难忘的有价值的冒险活动,因此答案是C项。2.D细节理解题。根据文章FUNDING部分的价格可知为期三周的探索计划为2000美元(应纳税收入),16岁以上儿童的探索计划为2800美元(应纳税收入),因此D项正确。3.B细节理解题。根据文章FUNDING部分的最后一句“Apartfrompersonalspendingmoneyyouwillneedtocoverregi
41、strationfeesandtravelexpenses.”可知,参加者需要支付注册费和差旅费用,因此B项正确。【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者出生在一个组合家庭,和妹妹Jeanne离家后多年失联,一次到纽约旅游意外遇到妹妹Jeanne,自此再没分离。4.B细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知,Jeanne和Cheryl出生在一个重组家庭,而且姊妹之间关系并不亲密,很早就离家生活了,所以选B项。5.A细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句“Shesaiditwasmylaugh”可知,Jeanne是通过Cheryl的笑声认出她的,所以选A项。6.D推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,自此以后,Jea
42、nne和Cheryl再没有分开,并且把这次意外相逢的奇迹看成是教训,提醒自己不和亲人失联,所以选D项。7.D文章出处题。这是一篇短小而完整的感人故事,最可能选自杂志,所以选D项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国在新发射的航天器中进行了首次太空3D打印实验。一旦基于太空的3D打印技术可以投入使用,将为未来的太空旅行节省大量的资源和成本。8.A细节理解题。文章的第二段提到:中央电视台的视频显示,这台打印机打印出了一个蜂窝状结构的平面部分以及中国航天科技集团公司的标志,该公司是中国空间技术研究院的母公司。该实验是在中国新一代载人航天飞机的原型机内,由北京航天器制造厂研发和制造的3D打
43、印机完成的。由此可知,视频上显示的是3D打印的过程以及产品。9.C推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“Oncethespace-based3Dprintingtechnologybecomesoperationallyready,itcanextensivelybenefitspaceprogramsasastronautscanuseittomanufacturealotofthingstheycurrentlyneedtoobtainfromresupplyflightsbycargospacecraft.”可知,一旦基于太空的3D打印技术可以投入使用,它就可以广泛地应用于太空项目,因为宇航员
44、可以利用它制造很多东西。由此推测,一旦空间站有组件坏掉了,可以用3D打印机打印出来并替换上。10.C代词指代题。根据上文的“the3Dprinterwillbeveryusefulinextendedspacemissions.”可知,those指代的是上文提到的复数名词,所以选C项。11.D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“CoSatsChiefOperatingOfficerBaiRuixuesaidthe3D-printeddeployerismuchlighterandstrongerthanitscounterpartsanditwillhavehugepotentialinthespa
45、ceindustry.”可知,最后一段的目的是讲述3D打印技术有巨大的潜力。【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了人们利用3D打印技术给一只名为Yellow-Purple的企鹅打造靴子的事情,这只靴子是用来支撑Yellow-Purple走路的。12.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Theyarebeautiful,blackandwhitebirdsthatareabouttwofeettallwhenfullygrown,andtheyareverypopularwiththeAquariumsvisitors.”可知,它们是美丽的黑白相间的鸟,成年后大约有两英尺高,非常受水族馆游客的欢迎。由
46、此可知,非洲企鹅对游客有吸引力。13.B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Yellow-Purplewasgettingalongfinewithherboot,butthenDr.JenFlower,ChiefClinicalVeterinarianatMysticAquarium,heardabout3Dprintingtechnology.Shedecidedtouseittohelpbettertheboot.”可知,JenFlower博士想出了更新靴子的想法。14.C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“SuePrince,LibraryMediaSpecialistatMysticMiddleSc
47、hool,andsevenmiddleschoolstudentsvisitedYellow-Purpletolearnwhatwasneeded,andthencontactedthesupplieroftheir3Dprinter,ACTGroup.”可知,在学生得到ACT集团的帮助之前,他们拜访了Yellow-Purple。15.B主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章介绍了人们利用3D打印技术给一只名为Yellow-Purple的企鹅打造靴子的事情。故B项“一只从高科技中获益的企鹅”符合文章标题。.【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了到国外留学所面临的三个不利的情况。如:文化障碍,独自一人
48、,高昂的费用等。1.B前面提到“沟通的效率至关重要”,下文提到“了解期望你的沟通流利的程度是重要的”,由此可知,此处谈论的是语言方面的障碍,所以选B项。2.E根据“所有的一切,从食物、宗教到交通和穿着的样式都与你自己的国家不同”可知,这里介绍的是文化冲击,所以选E项。3.G本部分说明的是“YoureOnYourOwn”,G项中的“Perhapsyouveneverlivedonyourown.”与此语意相符。4.A根据“Travelexpenses.addupquickly”可知,在国外学习花费很大,所以选A项。5.F上文提到住在国外一切花费很快就堆积起来。F项“根据你选择到国外什么地方学习,花费的差别也很大”符合语境。