1、Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land.阅读理解A(2024浙江省普高高三适应性模拟检测)New big pack from Sierra DesignsThe latest pack from Sierra Designs is the Gigawatt 60L.The pack has an adjustable back system that fits back lengths from 40cm to 53cm.Its made from durable 300D polyester.Features include a zipped top and si
2、de access, oversized side and front pockets.The Gigawatt 60L weighs 1.84kg and costs 130.Scarpa upgrades its Maestrale bootsMaestrale Re-Made ski boots are made from Polymer taken from around three tons of leftover materials.Creating a Re-Made boot from Polymer emits 27% less carbon dioxide than cre
3、ating a “classic” boot from plant-based Pebax Rnew, which emits 32% less carbon dioxide than Fossil-based Plastics.The design and manufacturing process behind the Re-Made boot were developed by Scarpas Green Lab, the production department dedicated to sustainable solutions.A pair costs 500.scarpa.co
4、.uk/ellis-Vasque Breeze gets sustainable updateThe well-established Vasque Breeze hiking boot has been modernised with environmentally friendly materials.Its now made with recycled polyester and is the first boot to have a VasqueDry Waterproof membrane, which is made from 25% recycled materials.The
5、Breeze is also comfortable to wear with its soft footbed.The Breeze weighs 1120 grams and comes in two widths.It costs 140.The North Face launches new ski touring clothingThe Dawn Turn clothing provides a layering system for ski touring designed to keep you warm, dry and freely moving.It includes a
6、shell jacket, midlayers, trousers and accessories.The Dawn Turn 2.0 jacket won the innovation award at ISPO for its breathable layer.The cost is 350.The Dawn Turn 1.0 Jacket is made from waterproof DryVent.It features a windproof hood and oversized front pockets, and costs 325.thenorthface.co.uk语篇导读
7、：本文是应用文。文章主要介绍4款商品。1If you you want to buy a pair of Maestrale Re-Made ski boots and a waterproof jacket, what is the total cost? B A500 B825C850 D840解析：细节理解题。根据Scarpa upgrades its Maestrale boots部分“A pair costs 500.(一双售价500英镑)”和The North Face launches new ski touring clothing部分“The Dawn Turn 1.0 Ja
8、cket is made from waterproof DryVent.It features a windproof hood and oversized front pockets, and costs 325.(Dawn Turn 1.0夹克由防水DryVent制成。它配有防风风帽和超大前口袋，售价325英镑。)”可知，一双Maestrale Re-Made滑雪靴和一件防水夹克，总费用是：500英镑325英镑825英镑。故选B。2According to the passage, what information can we get? A The back system of the
9、 Gigawatt 60L can adjust itself to suit any back length.The layering system of The Dawn Turn clothing ensures you to be flexible when skiing.The Vasque Breeze boots have been updated with high-end materials that are environmentally friendly.The manufacturing process of Maestrale Re-Made ski boots is
10、 more sustainable than that of classic ones from plant-based Pebax Rnew.A B C D解析：细节理解题。根据The North Face launches new ski touring clothing部分“The Dawn Turn clothing provides a layering system for ski touring designed to keep you warm, dry and freely moving.(Dawn Turn服装为滑雪旅行提供了分层系统，旨在让你保持温暖、干燥和自由活动。)”
11、可知，The Dawn Turn服装的分层系统确保在滑雪时保持灵活性，所以是正确的。根据Scarpa upgrades its Maestrale boots部分“Maestrale Re-Made ski boots are made from Polymer taken from around three tons of leftover materials.Creating a Re-Made boot from Polymer emits 27% less carbon dioxide than creating a classic boot from plant-based Peba
12、x Rnew, which emits 32% less carbon dioxide than Fossil-based Plastics.The design and manufacturing process behind the Re-Made boot were developed by Scarpas Green Lab, the production department dedicated to sustainable solutions.(Maestrale Re-Made滑雪靴由聚合物制成，聚合物取自大约三吨的边角料。用聚合物制造一只重新制造的靴子比用植物基Pebax Rn
13、ew制造一只经典靴子少排放27%的二氧化碳，后者比化石基塑料少排放32%的二氧化碳。Re-Made靴子背后的设计和制造流程由Scarpa的绿色实验室开发，该实验室是致力于可持续解决方案的生产部门。)”可知，Maestrale Re-Made滑雪靴的制造工艺比植物Pebax Rnew的经典滑雪靴更具可持续性，所以是正确的。故选A。3Where can you probably find the text？ D AIn a book reviewBIn the newspaperCIn a science magazineDIn a magazine解析：推理判断题。根据New big pack
14、from Sierra Designs部分“The Gigawatt 60L weighs 1.84kg and costs 130.(千兆瓦60L重1.84公斤，售价130英镑。)”， Scarpa upgrades its Maestrale boots部分“A pair costs 500.(一双售价500英镑)”， Vasque Breeze gets sustainable update部分“The Breeze weighs 1,120 grams and comes in two widths.It costs 140.(微风重1 120克，有两种宽度。它的价格是140英镑。)”
15、和“The North Face launches new ski touring clothing”部分“The Dawn Turn 1.0 Jacket is made from waterproof DryVent.It features a windproof hood and oversized front pockets, and costs 325.(Dawn Turn 1.0夹克由防水DryVent制成。它配有防风风帽和超大前口袋，售价325英镑。)”可知，本文主要介绍4款商品，号召大家购买，所以应该是出现在杂志上。故选D。B(2023豫北各校联考)Traveling alon
16、e can be daunting(使人畏缩的)I have traveled by myself many times but, on every occasion, there was someone to meet me at the other end of the bus, train or plane journey.This time was different.Last week I had a holiday from work, but none of my friends had the same week off.I decided that I still wante
17、d to do something, so I booked a train ride to Toronto and reserved a bed in a hostel for one week.One week by myself.Would I be lonely？Would I be bored？Quite the opposite.In fact, there are many benefits that come from traveling alone.Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted.I spent hours in mus
18、eums that would have seemed boring and dull to some of my friends.I walked all around the city which some people may have found too exhausting(使人疲惫不堪的)Instead of relying on someone else to remember directions or to suggest activities that I can do.I discovered my independence and developed map-readi
19、ng skills.I could get up and go to sleep when I wanted and I didnt have to wait for anyone else to shower and get ready every morning.Being in the safe environment of a hostel with like-minded travelers also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help combat
20、loneliness.In spite of the benefits, I found that there were also some disadvantages of traveling alone.I missed having someone to talk to and to bounce ideas off.Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are shared, and part of the fun of traveling is the memories you have afterwards.Without a t
21、ravel partner, I wont be able to laugh about and remember my Toronto adventure with a friend or family member in years to come.In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel was less fun on my own.I am very proud of myself for traveling alone, and I had a fantastic time in Toronto.Howe
22、ver, in the future, I think I will always prefer to travel with another person or a small group.Though, maybe it depends on who you travel withI would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy, difficult and argumentative(好争论的)语篇导读：作者在文中记录了自己利用休假日独自去多伦多旅行的经历及在独自旅行中体会到的好处和缺点。4What happened to
23、 the author last week？ C AShe lost her way during a trip to Toronto.BShe booked a group tour to Toronto with her friends.CShe traveled alone to Toronto during a vacation.DShe felt lonely away from home and missed her family.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“Last week I had a holiday from work.in a hostel for one week.
24、”可知，上周作者放假了，但作者的朋友都没有放假。作者还是决定做点什么，所以订了去多伦多的火车，并在青年旅社订了一张住一周的床。由此可知，作者上周在放假期间独自去了多伦多旅行。故选C。5What can we learn from the article？ D AThe author finds it boring and dull to visit museums.BThe author has always had great map-reading skills.CThe author believes she could benefit by traveling alone more.D
25、The author enjoys sharing traveling stories with family and friends.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I spent hours in museums.of my friends.”可知，是作者认为自己的一些朋友可能会觉得参观博物馆很无聊，不是作者觉得无聊。A错误；根据第三段中的“I discovered my independence and developed map-reading skills.”可知，作者在此次独自旅行时培养了看地图的能力，因此作者看地图的能力一直很强的说法是错误的。 B错误；文中并未提及作者认为自己
26、从独自旅行中受益更多。 C错误；根据第四段中的“Experiences are often.years to come.”可知，作者喜欢与家人和朋友分享旅行故事。 D正确。故选D。6What does the underlined word “combat” in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ B ALearn about. BFight against. CAdapt to. DLive with.解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“Being in the safe environment of a.which can help”以及画线词后的“loneliness”
27、可知，作者觉得和志趣相投的旅行者住在一个安全的旅社环境里，也会给她一个很好的机会去认识来自世界各地的新朋友，这可以帮助她与孤独对抗。由此推知，画线词意思与B项Fight against.“对抗”的意思相近。故选B。7Which of the following words can best describe the author？ D AOptimistic and talkative. BHumorous and generous.CAmbitious and imaginative. DEnthusiastic and independent.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Instea
28、d of relying on someone else.map-reading skills.”可知，作者不再依赖别人来记住方向或建议自己去做什么，作者发现了自己的独立性，并培养了看地图的能力，由此看出作者是独立的。再结合最后一段中的“However, in the future.or a small group.”可知，然而，在未来，作者认为自己会更喜欢与他人或与一个小团队一起旅行，由此可推知，作者更热衷于与他人同行。故选D。C(2024浙江省浙南名校联考)Cathy Brennan calmly paddled her bright yellow kayak(皮艇)down the Po
29、tomac River, continuing her voyage, the latest of her solo trips on major waterways.It was tough, but it allowed Brennan to let go of everything else, empty her brain of the everyday chores and focus on the now.“Im in the moment, looking at the waves.” said Brennan.The journey is a minimalist style:
30、 sleeping bag, small tent, rain jacket, change of clothes, first aid kit, apples and cheese sticks.When shes thirsty, she scoops water from the rivers and pumps it through a filter.“I always drink the river，” she says.Brennan loves being on the rivers, seeing the bald eagles above, deer on the banks
31、 and a fascinating array of bugs and insects that never find their way into homes.However, every few days Brennan will find a hotel for the night where she can get a shower and eat a cheeseburger.Shell also check in with her husband John, who has helped her select the river and research the trips at
32、 their home.“Hes my virtual Sherpa with benefits，” Brennan says, laughing.She has a phone with her but rarely calls or texts anyone.Her children usually keep track of her via the transponder that sends them her location every 10 minutes or so.Brennan knows that solo kayaking is not for everyone and
33、shes not reckless.Brennan grew up on a lake and was a strong swimmer and boater from an early age.When going through rough rapids, she watches the weather carefully.She is cautious about where she camps and who is around her.She has packed up her gear and headed back out on the river when she has fe
34、lt unsafe.Surely, she is alone on these journeys but she isnt lonely.She suggested that we all need some disconnection from the wired world to find the wider world around us.语篇导读：本文是记叙文，介绍了一位女性Brennan喜欢在河流中划皮划艇，她建议我们与有线世界断开联系，才能找到周围更广阔的世界。8What can be learned about Cathy Brennan from paragraph 1？ B
35、AShe longs for calmness.BShe seeks inner peace.CShe is fond of travelling.DShe is tired of everyday housework.解析：细节理解题。由第一段第二句可知，主人公在旅行中清空了日常琐事的大脑，专注于当下，可知她追求内心的平静。故选B。9Why does Brennan regard her husband as “virtual Sherpa with benefits”？ B ABecause he keeps track of her.BBecause he arranges the ro
36、ute for her.CBecause he accompanies her on the river.DBecause he contacts her with calls and texts.解析：细节理解题。在第三段第二句中提到，主人公的丈夫为她选择了这条河，故可知他为她安排了路线。故选B。10What does the underlined word “reckless” in paragraph 4 mean？ D ACautious. BFearless.CAmbitious. DThoughtless.解析：词义猜测题。联系其后文可知，主人公具备单人皮划艇的能力，但她感到不安全
37、时，她会收拾装备，回到岸上，由此可知她并不鲁莽。reckless的意思为莽撞。故选D。11How is Brennans kayak trip according to the passage？ D AOdd and instructive.BRomantic and thrilling.CCostly and relaxing.DTough and rewarding.解析：推理判断题。根据全文可知，主人公的皮划艇之旅危险重重，所以是艰难的，但是最后一段提到，主人公可以在旅途中追求内心的平静，找到周围更广阔的世界，所以是有收获的。故选D。.七选五(2023苏锡常镇毕业班质检)Do you b
38、elieve in aliens？During the 1980s, hundreds of mysterious circles appeared in fields all over England.Many people thought they were created by aliens from outer space.What were these circles？ 1.AScaring CirclesHundreds of geometrical patterns appeared in the middle of English wheat fields like magic
39、.The most common theory was that they were made by spaceships.Two scientists, Pat Delgado and Colin Andrews, became crazy about the subject. 2.G By the end of the 1980s, crop circles had become a mystery; and there were regular reports in the press and on television.Conflict 3.F Some believed the ci
40、rcles had been caused by animals such as deer, while others claimed the circles were caused by helicopters.Specialists thought the symbols were from ancient writings.However, no one could really offer a convincing explanation.Eventually, the Koestler Foundation offered 5,000 pounds for a definitive
41、solution.The Peak1990 was the golden year for the crop circles.Delgado and Andrews released their bestseller Circular Evidence.And a team of scientists arrived to record circle-making in action.That year, the crop circles were even more complex than the ones before.The hit of the year came on 12th J
42、uly when a huge circle appeared in a field at Alton Barnes. 4.C But the mystery was about to be settled.An ExplanationOne day that same year, a group of famous circle exports set up monitoring equipment on a hill in Wiltshire. 5.E Amazingly, the next day six circles appeared in a field just below th
43、em, without the team recording anything.Worse still, when the researchers entered the circles, they found man-made tools in the centre of each circle, which seemed to prove that the circles had been made by humans.AAnd who had made them?BThe answers puzzled many people.CCrop specialists were as conf
44、used as ever.DSince then, more crop circles have appeared.EThey were hoping to record the formation of a crop circle.FApart from the alien theories, there were other suggestions too.GThey were convinced the circles were the work of “unknown intelligence”语篇导读：在20世纪80年代，英国田地里出现了几百个神秘的圈，这引起了人们的兴趣。一些人认为
45、这些神秘的圈是外星文明的杰作，一些人认为它们是大自然界中动物之作，但也有人认为它们是由直升机造成的。解析：1空前讲述英国田地中出现了神秘的圈，这些怪圈是什么？结合下文小标题的内容可知，A项(又是谁制造了这些怪圈？)符合语境，和空前的问句共同引出下文。故选A。2空前讲述人们普遍认为是宇宙飞船造成了怪圈，两位科学家对此十分狂热。故本空应讲述这两位科学家对这些怪圈的看法。G项(他们相信这些怪圈是“未知智慧”的作品。)承接上句。故选G。3根据空后的“Some.while others.Specialists thought.ancient writings.”可知， 本段讲述了人们对怪圈的不同看法。故
46、F项(除了外星人理论外，还有其他一些建议。)可作本段主旨句。故选F。4空后讲述但是谜团即将被解决，C项(农作物专家仍像以前一样困惑不解。)与空后句构成转折关系。故选C。5空前讲一组著名的专家在山上搭起监测设备，空后讲令人十分吃惊的是，第二天又出现了六个怪圈，团队没有记录到任何东西。故E项(他们希望记录到麦田怪圈的形成。)符合语境。故选E。.语法填空(2024深圳市一调)For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now.During the past decade, he has been photographing the ci
47、ty, capturing its beauty 1.andsharing these photos online and in exhibitions.“This 2.truly (true) represents Beijingthe old and the new, nicely mixing together，” Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building.It 3.is located (locate) in front of a mod
48、ern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.With rich historical heritage, Beijing 4.has been(be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty.Doupas often gets 5.lost (lose) in the citys splendid ancient architecture.Mea
49、nwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city bining (combine) high-end businesses and various industries.“It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, which is 7.why I decided to pursue my career here，” he said.Doupas is determined to continu
50、e with his career in China, hoping to serve as 8.a bridge between China and the West.The 9.displays(display) that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.“I call Beijing my home now，” he said.“Ill keep sharing photos of China 10.with the rest of
51、 the world.”语篇导读：在过去的十年里，生活在北京的希腊摄影师乔治杜帕斯一直在拍摄这座城市，捕捉它的美丽，并在网上和展览中分享这些照片。解析：1考查连词。句意为：在过去的十年里，他一直在拍摄这座城市，捕捉它的美丽，并在网上和展览中分享这些照片。根据句意并分析句子结构可知， sharing和上文的photographing 以及 capturing 是并列关系，故设空处应填并列连词and。故填and。2考查词性转换。句意为：“这真正代表了北京旧与新，完美地融合在一起，”杜帕斯在展示他拍摄的智化寺的照片时说，智化寺是一座精致的明代建筑。修饰后面的动词represents应用副词truly
52、 作状语。故填truly。3考查动词的时态和语态及主谓一致。句意为：它位于现代办公大楼银河 SOHO 的前面，该大楼以编织的桥梁和环环相扣的通道为特色。设空处在主句中作谓语，“be located in地点”意为“坐落于”；根据句意和后面从句的时态是一般现在时可知，主句也应该用一般现在时；再由主语It可知，谓语动词应该用第三人称单数形式。故填is located。4考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意为：北京拥有丰富的历史遗产，自明朝以来一直是中国传统文化的重要中心。根据时间状语 since the Ming Dynasty 可知，句子要用现在完成时，再由主语Beijing 可知，谓语动词应该用单数
53、形式。故填has been。5考查词性转换。句意为：杜帕斯经常沉迷在这座城市辉煌的古建筑中。根据句意和所给动词lose以及空前的gets可知，设空处应该填入形容词lost作表语。get lost in 意为“全神贯注；沉浸于”。故填lost。6考查非谓语动词。句意为：同时，他也惊叹于这座融合了高端商业和各行业的现代化城市。is是本句的系动词， combine 与其之间无连接词，应填非谓语动词形式作定语，修饰前面的名词city；二者是逻辑上的主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填combining。7考查名词性从句。句意为：他说：“看到一座快速发展的城市投入如此大的精力来保护它的过去，这是令人着迷的，这
54、就是我决定在这里追求事业的原因。”分析句子结构可知，设空处引导表语从句，该空前“It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past”是“我决定在这里追求事业”的原因。故填why。8考查冠词。句意为：杜帕斯决定继续他在中国的职业生涯，希望成为中国和西方之间的桥梁。空后为单数可数名词bridge, 此处泛指中西沟通的“一座桥梁”，应用不定冠词限定；bridge的发音是辅音音素开头。故填a。9考查名词单复数。句意为：展览展示了他关于北京的照片，吸引了
55、希腊和捷克共和国的大量观众。根据句意和所给提示词display可知，设空处是主句的主语，由空后定语从句中的谓语动词show和主句的谓语动词have attracted 可知，主句的主语应该是复数形式displays。故填displays。10考查介词。句意为：“我现在把北京当成我的家，”他说，“我会继续把中国的照片分享给世界其他地方。” share sth.with sb.为固定搭配，意为“与某人分享某物”。故填with。.应用文写作(2023江苏省南京市学情调研)假定你是李华，外教Mark邀请你本周日陪他去夫子庙游玩，但你因故不能前往。请你写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1感谢邀请；2说明原因；3
56、另约时间。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2请按如下格式作答。Dear Mark, Yours, Li Hua参考范文：Dear Mark, Thank you for inviting me to go to the Confucius Temple with you this Sunday.However, I am afraid that I could not manage it, because there will be an important test next Monday.With tons of notes to go through, I can hardly squeeze any time for the trip this weekend.I wonder if it is possible that we reschedule it for another time.I hope this will not bring you too much inconvenience.Looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua
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