1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家单元综合检测(三)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分)第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AFascinating VeniceLocated in the northeast of Italy, Venice is wellknown for its cultural treasures, romantic atmosphere and unusual livingonwater experience.The city spreads out over 118 islands，which are linked
2、by more than 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon.Venices historical center consists of six regions. Italy in the south, the busiest main regions, are linked by the Rialto Bridge.The famous stone arch bridge crosses Venices main waterwaythe Grand Canal. When night falls, many tourists enjoy dinner at
3、 the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching colorfully lit boats going by.Near the end of the Sshaped Grand Canal lies St.Marks Basilica, a mustsee.Inside, beautiful mosaics(镶嵌图案) tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by
4、Lord Byron，“I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand.” The story has it that if a couple passes under the bridge，their love will last forever.In the square outside the Basilica, lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian, regarded as the oldest coffee house in Eu
5、rope.Charles Dickens, Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the drink here.Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the citys museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni, Titian and Tintoretto.On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano has been home to g
6、lassmakers since 1291. Tourists can visit factories, studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of contemporary art. Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Burano is
7、famous for lace making and colorful houses. Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic (万花筒似的) streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.The City of Water promises beauty of all kinds, and it definitely lives up to its promise.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了迷人的水上城市威尼斯。它以其文化宝藏、浪漫的氛围和独特的
8、水上生活体验而闻名于世。1Why does the author mention Lord Byrons words?ATo introduce the famous British poet.BTo explain why the two places are famous.CTo show why St. Marks Basilica is a mustsee.DTo compare the Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.B推理判断题。根据第三段的“These were made famous by Lord Byron.”可知，句中的these
9、即指前面一句中的Doges Palace和the Bridge of Sighs，这两地因Lord Byron的诗而闻名，即解释了两地出名的原因，故选B。2What is Murano wellknown for?ABridges.BLace making.CGlassworks.DColorful houses.C细节理解题。从倒数第二段中对于Murano的描述中不难看出，笔墨集中于该地的glass，提到了该地自1291年就是玻璃匠的故乡，提到了游人可以参观玻璃博物馆，提到了他们的玻璃艺术家和玻璃制品，由此可知Murano是以玻璃制品而出名。故选C。3Where should you go
10、in Venice if you love art?ACaffe Florian.BThe citys museums.CSt. Marks Basilica.DThe Bridge of Sighs.B细节理解题。根据倒数第三段可知，艺术爱好者可以买一张博物馆通票去参观一些城市博物馆，在那里会欣赏到一些大师的作品，故选B。4How does the author think of Murano Glass?AIts simple.BIts too traditional.CIts colorful.DIts very special.D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“Only glasswor
11、ks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass.”可知，只有使用了传统方法制作的玻璃制品才被称之为Murano Glass，此处的“Only”表达了Murano Glass的特殊性。故选D。B“Dad, I need your help. Come here！” My 5yearold girl pulled me towards the computer. “Dad, please buy everything I have in the Amazon shopping cart(购物车). Her
12、e, take this cash from my savings！” The shopping cart showed ten items for a total of about 130 dollars. “Wait！” I replied.“Thats too much money! Why do you need all these things？”“Please, Dad！These items will get here before Christmas. I have a surprise for everyone.No peeking(偷看)！” she explained,
13、and I bought everything.A couple of days later, she got everything.I saw her then wrapping(包装) all her gifts. “Can I help you？” I asked.“No, Dad.I told you these are special surprises. No peeking！” she replied.Her excitement was obvious.The day came.She was all around her gifts, planning, protecting
14、, arranging.Everything had to be perfect. As soon as dinner was over, she jumped from her chair and took her gifts. She went around giving each one of us her piece of love.These were small items, but it was the meaning of giving her heart that we were really feeling.As she gave the gift to each pers
15、on, she watched the expression on our faces. Our smiles were her greatest reward.Her last gift was for my 2yearold boya toy car. It was hard to describe my little boys delight at getting this gift! For several minutes, everyones attention was focused on watching him go all around the house happily.S
16、eeing these acts of my 5yearold helped me understand the power of givinggiving from the heart. Later that day, my girl received some gifts, but she didnt need them. She focused on others, not on herself.It was clear that she was the one feeling true joy.【语篇解读】本文语篇类型是记叙文，主题语境是日常生活。5岁的女儿为全家人准备了圣诞节礼物，作
17、者从女儿身上懂得了给予的力量。5Why did the girl ask her father for help?AShe didnt have enough money.BShe needed him to keep the secret.CShe wanted to get his opinions on gifts.DShe couldnt make the online payment.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Dad，please buy everything I have in the Amazon shopping cart(购物车)Here，take this cash f
18、rom my savings！”可知，作者的女儿给他现金，只是请他帮忙网上付款。6How did the girl feel when wrapping the gifts?AShe felt proud.BShe felt delighted.CShe felt cautious.DShe felt satisfied.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Her excitement was obvious”可知B项正确。7What did other family members think of the girls acts?APleasant.BCreative.CReasonable.DS
19、urprising.A推理判断题。根据第一、二段可知，作者非常支持女儿的行为；再根据第三段可知，其他家庭成员收到礼物后都很开心。由此推知，其他家庭成员认为作者女儿的行为是令人愉悦的。8What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo praise his daughter for her generosity.BTo share his experience of raising his kids.CTo discuss how to find happiness in daily life.DTo share the lesson lea
20、rned from his daughter.D写作意图题。根据最后一段第一句可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了分享他从女儿身上学到的道理。CBlowing bubbles is fun! The best thing about bubbles is that its easy to make your own bubble solution (溶液). You can make as much as you want and blow as many bubbles as youd like.If you add a “secret” ingredient(配料)，youll get big
21、ger and stronger bubbles! Do just as follows：Measure 6 cups of water into one container, then pour 1 cup of dish soap into the water and slowly stir it until the soap is mixed in. Try not to let bubbles form while you stir.Measure 1 tablespoon of glycerin(甘油) or 1/4 cup of corn syrup(玉米糖浆) and add i
22、t to the container. Stir the solution until it is mixed together.You can use the solution right away, but to make even better bubbles, put the lid on the container and let your super bubble solution sit overnight. The soap mixture on the outside of a bubble is actually made of three very thin layers
23、: soap, water, and another layer of soap. A bubble pops when the water that is trapped between the layers of soap evaporates (蒸发). The glycerin or corn syrup mixes with the soap to make it thicker. The thicker skin of the bubbles keeps the water from evaporating as quickly，so they last longer. It al
24、so makes them stronger，so you can blow bigger bubbles.Dip a bubble wand or straw into the mixture，slowly pull it out, wait a few seconds, and then blow. If you dont have a readymade “bubble wand”， you can make your own by cutting off the end of the bulb of a plastic pipet.Dip the cut end in solution
25、 and blow through the narrow end.You can also make a loop out of thin wire or pipe cleaner. Just twist a round end on your wire to blow the bubbles through. You can even make it heartshaped，square or use other shapes if youre clever enough to bend it well.【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了如何吹出更大的泡泡。9For what purpose is
26、the text written?ATo argue.BTo advertise.CTo entertain.DTo instruct.D写作意图题。文章主要讲述了如何吹出更大的泡泡，根据第一段中的“Do just as follows”可知这篇文章的目的是指导人们如何操作。故选D。10What does the secret in making bigger and stronger bubbles lie in?AThe soap.BThe corn syrup.CThe water.DThe straw.B细节理解题。根据第四段最后三句“The glycerin or corn syru
27、p mixes with the soap to make it thicker. The thicker skin of the bubbles keeps the water from evaporating as quickly, so they last longer. It also makes them stronger, so you can blow bigger bubbles.”可知，甘油或玉米糖浆可使泡泡变得更大。故选B。11. What can you use a bubble wand to do?ABlow bubbles.BMix the solution.CMe
28、asure soap.DShape wires.A细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“Dip a bubble wand or straw into the mixture，slowly pull it out，wait a few seconds，and then blow.”可知，泡沫棒或吸管可用来吹泡泡。故选A。12What can we infer from Paragraph 4?AMore soap，more bubbles.BLess water，better bubbles.CStronger skin，more bubbles.DThicker layers, bigger bub
29、bles.D推理判断题。根据文章第四段尤其是最后三句可知，甘油或玉米糖浆与肥皂液混合可使泡沫表面变厚，而泡沫表面越厚，泡泡就越大。故选D。DEating spicy foods frequently may be tied to a slightly lower risk of an earlier death，according to a new study.However，more research is needed to confirm the link，experts say.The researchers found that the people in the study who
30、 ate spicy foods one or two days a week were 10 percent less likely to die during the study, compared with those who ate spicy foods less than once a week，according to the study published in the journal The BMJ. Moreover, the people in the study who ate spicy foods three or more days a week were 14
31、percent less likely to die during the study, compared with those who ate spicy foods less than once a week.However，the study was observational, and so it is too early to tell whether there is a certain relationship between eating spicy foods and lower mortality, said study author Lu Qi，an associate
32、professor at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts. “We definitely need more data from other populations，” Qi told Live Science.“The researchers dont know why exactly the consumption of spicy foods may be linked to the drop of early death, but previous research on cells and animal
33、s has suggested several possible connections，” Qi said.“It is unclear whether the observed associations are the direct result of spicy foods intake, or whether spicy foods are simply a marker for other beneficial but unmeasured dietary components(成分)，” said Nita Forouhi，a nutritional expert. At this
34、 point, researchers dont know for sure whether eating spicy foods can have a beneficial effect on human health and mortality, Forouhi wrote.“Future research is needed to make sure whether spicy food consumption has the potential to improve health and reduce mortality directly, or if it is merely a m
35、arker of other dietary and lifestyle factors，” she said.【语篇解读】这是一篇科普类说明文。主要讲了新的研究发现经常吃辛辣食品可能有助于降低死亡率。13Which section of a newspaper is the article probably taken from?AAdvertisement.BBusiness.CScience.DEducation.C文章出处题。这篇文章主要讲了新的研究发现经常吃辛辣食品可能有助于降低死亡率，所以这篇文章最可能出现在报纸的科学板块。故选C。14What does the underline
36、d word “mortality” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ADeath rate.BLiving cost.CPhysical suffering.DEnergy requirement.A词义猜测题。由第二段研究结果可知，经常吃辛辣食品的人比不经常吃的人死亡的可能性要小。也就是研究的吃辛辣食品和死亡率的关系。 由此可猜测出“mortality”的意思是“死亡率”。 故选A。15What does the passage mainly tell us?ALink between food and health.BAssociation between a
37、certain food and health.CConnection between habits and health.DRelation between food and health.B主旨大意题。这篇文章主要讲了新的研究发现经常吃辛辣食品可能有助于降低死亡率，也就是讲了特定食物和健康之间的关系。故选B。第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)(2020江西百所名校联考)We all know what it means when a nice envelope lands in your mailbox: Someones getting married, and they
38、 re hoping that you can be there for the big day. While saying yes to the invitation is a relatively straightforward process, things can get a bit awkward if youre not so sure about attending. 16 To help you get out of these formal engagements without feeling awkward，weve consulted Katie Balmer，a le
39、ading wedding expert in Scotland.Follow the format.The level of formality should be informed by the way that the invitation was sent. 17 ，you should decline via post. If the message came in an email, a simple email expressing your regrets will do.Dont put off your response.If you already know that y
40、ou cant make it for whatever reason，dont hesitate to let the happy couple know why. “It is very important to respond in good time. 18 ，” says Balmer. 19 While its a nice gesture to offer a reason for your refusal，theres no need to be extreme.A simple response will do，and its an especially bad idea t
41、o emphasize your reason if its costrelated.It will establish nothing beyond making the couple feel bad.Dont change your decision. 20 ，it is important to stick to that decision.“Going back and forth only adds to the inconvenience for the soontobe newlyweds，” says Balmer. “As long as you are honest an
42、d timely, the bride and groom would understand.”AMake it up to the coupleBBe brief in your explanationCIf the offer was sent to you by mailDDo not leave it until the last possible momentEOnce the decision not to attend the wedding has been decidedFOtherwise，you risk adding to the couples lastminute
43、wedding stressGTurning down a wedding is a situation where you can feel very personal【语篇解读】本文介绍了拒绝婚礼邀请的几点注意事项。16G根据上一句提到“如果你不确定参加的话，事情会变得有些尴尬”可推知，这里要表达拒绝婚礼邀请会怎么样。G项“拒绝婚礼邀请是一种让你觉得很私人的情况”符合语境。故选G。17C这一段标题是“遵循同一格式”。设空处后一句是其中一种假设，可推知该处也可能是一种假设。C项意思是：如果邀请是邮寄给你的，你应该通过邮寄来拒绝。放在此处符合语境。故选C。18D根据本段的标题“不要拖延你的回复
44、”，以及设空处上文“如果确定自己无法参加，不要拖延，尽快地让对方知道”可知D项“不要把它留到最后一个可能的时刻”符合本段语境。故选D。19B根据本段中的“A simple response will do”可知本段是说“你的解释要简短”。故选B。20E根据标题“不要改变决定”，以及下文提到“来回反复会给新婚夫妇带来不便”可知此处是说“一旦决定不参加婚礼，重要的是要坚持这个决定”，因此E项符合语境。故选E。第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)(2020广东深圳新安中学期中)Im proud of myself for this kindness I
45、did last night. I did it 21 and did the right thing.However, I was unwilling to share, because by sharing I am also sharing the 22 and more selfcentered side of myself.It was last night and I 23 my shift at work. It was late and I wanted to go straight home.On my way out of the door I noticed a fell
46、ow staff member and colleague.She doesnt have a 24 and usually either catches a taxi home or 25 for an hour waiting for another staff member and friend of hers to finish work.In the past Ive 26 to drive her home as she 27 on my side of town. But last night I really did not want to. I wanted to drive
47、 straight home, alone.And I did not have to make “small talk”So I tried to 28 her, walking past her, heading down，and stealing out(偷溜) to the 29 without letting her see me and 30 without offering her a lift.Yet, something in myself was stopping me.Something in myself made me look at her and put myse
48、lf in her shoes. She had young 31 who she wanted to go home to attend to and，she could go home right now 32 I took her，not an hour later when the other staff member and friend of hers who was taking her. So I offered.She 33 . And of course，she was extremely 34 Well，I learned a great 35 last night ab
49、out not being so selfcentered and selfish!【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。讲述了作者差点因为自己内心中自私的一面而拒绝帮助同事，但后来换位思考依然决定帮助同事，而他自己也受益颇多。21A.nervouslyBproudlyCexactlyDcarefullyB根据上句“Im proud of myself for this kindness I did last night.”可知作者对自己做的事情感到自豪。故选B。proudly自豪地。22A.pleasureBrespectChonourDselfishD由空后的selfcentered和and可
50、知空处应是和selfcentered同类的词，故选selfish“自私”。故选D。23A.changedBkeptCfinishedDmissedC由下文的“go straight home”可知此处指作者完成(finish)工作。故选C。24A.homeBchoiceCfriendDcarD由下文语境可知，她要么打车走，要么等另外一位同事下班一起走，及下文作者载她回家可知，她没有车。故选D。25A.hangs aroundBhides awayCwatches overDcalms downA根据下文的“an hour waiting for，”因为是等待另外一位同事，所以此处闲逛(hang
51、 around)更符合上下文语境。故选A。hide away把隐藏；watch over监视；calm down平静下来。26A.hatedBhappenedCofferedDrefusedC由下文的“drive her home as she 27 on my side of town”和“But last night I really did not want to.”可知，以前，“我”曾载她回过家因为她家就在“我”家旁边的镇上，但昨晚，“我”真的不想那样做。故选C。offer提供。27A.worksBlivesCplaysDremainsB参见上题解析。故选B。28A.remindBav
52、oidCattractDpleaseB根据下文的“without letting her see”可知，因为不想载她回家，所以此处作者应是尽量地避开(avoid)她。故选B。29A.workroomBofficeCplaygroundDparkD因为作者要开车回家，所以下班后要去停车场开车，此处指的是park“停车场”。故选D。30A.thereforeBevenChoweverDinsteadA由空前的“without letting her see me”及空后的“without offering her a lift”可知，前后存在因果关系。故选A。therefore因此。31A.nei
53、ghboursBpetsCchildrenDfriendsC她有回家要照顾的小孩(children)，如果“我”载她回去，她现在就可以回家了，否则她还要再等一个小时之后才能回家。32A.sinceBalthoughCasDifD参见上题解析。if如果。故选D。33A.acceptedBhesitatedCapproachedDurgedA所以“我”主动提出载她回家，她接受(accept)了。34A.reliableBupsetCgenerousDgratefulD“我”载她回家，她肯定是非常感激的。故选D。reliable可靠的；upset心烦的；generous大方的；grateful感激的
54、。35A.giftBlessonCtreasureDmethodB“我”昨晚没有以自我为中心，并从中受益颇多。故选B。lesson经验，教训。第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。While in college, Mr Charles gave me a notebook，36. (explain) that I should keep notes. After that, I developed the habit 37. recording events，thoughts and words 38. were im
55、portant to my life.I continued writing for forty years.Recently, I decided to bring my 39. (collect) of notebooks into my office and reread them. As I opened the first box, I suddenly became nervous. Would I like the former me 40. (describe) on those pages? I did it anyway.The pages showed important
56、 moments from college classes and stories about my roommates and friends. I read some comments when I 41. (take)up teaching as my career. The pages reminded me of those 42. (enjoy) experiences I had with my family, friends and students.I hadnt written every day. I often skipped a few days or even we
57、eks，43. I always picked up writing when I felt it was important. I often wrote in my notebook at school while my own students 44. (write). I encouraged them 45. (keep) a diary of their own, passing on the lesson I had.【语篇解读】本文语篇类型是记叙文，主题语境是生活。多年来“我”一直保持着记日记的习惯。最近，“我”翻看了以前写的一些日记，回想起了以前发生的一幕幕情景。“我”还将自
58、己的经验介绍给学生，鼓励他们养成写日记的好习惯。36explaining考查非谓语。explaining that I should keep notes是现在分词短语作状语(分词动作explain与逻辑主语之间是主动关系。)37of考查介词。the habit of doing sth.意为“做某事的习惯”。38that/which考查定语从句。关系代词that/which指代先行词events，thoughts and words，引导定语从句，并在从句中作主语。39collection考查词性转换。空白处所填词在句中作bring的宾语，需用collect的名词形式。40described
59、考查非谓语。过去分词短语described on those pages作后置定语，修饰the former me(分词动作describe与被修饰词之间是被动关系。)41took考查谓语动词时态。作者选择教书作为职业是很多年前的事，故用一般过去时。42enjoyable考查词性转换。空白处所填词在句中修饰名词experiences，故用enjoy的形容词形式。43but考查连词。前半句说“我”经常几天或几周不写，可见当“我”觉得它重要的时候“我”总是继续写作。此处用连词but表示转折关系。44were writing考查谓语动词的时态。while引导的时间状语从句中，谓语动词常用进行时；此处
60、在讲过去的事，故用过去进行时。45to keep考查动词不定式。encourage sb.to do sth.意为“鼓励某人做某事”。第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华。你的外国笔友Jim发来一封邮件，询问你家乡近几年发生的变化。请根据以下要点提示，给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：1陈述家乡的变化；2谈谈你的感受。注意：1词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 【参考范文】Dear Jim，Thank you for your letter. I am glad to tell you the great changes that have taken p
61、lace in my hometown in the last few years.More and more people have private cars, which makes it convenient for them to get around.A lot of people have smart phones and it is easy for them to keep in touch with their friends. More importantly, new roads, schools and hospitals have been built, so our
62、 living conditions have greatly improved.All in all, the people in my hometown are now living a happier life than ever before.Yours，Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。It was the closing time of the mall. But there was still an hours work to get everything cleaned up. I
63、t would be 11：00 pm after I finally got home.I hadnt even had time to have dinner. I was starving.My feet ached.My whole body, from head to foot, was filled with tiredness. I couldnt wait to crawl into bed.I had to get up at 5：00 am the next day.Things had been tight for over a year. My husband Paul
64、s business had taken a huge hit. Without me taking my second job, there wouldnt be enough money at the end of the month to pay the bills, let alone buy any Christmas presents for our 15yearold daughter, Marie.No one wanted to wake up on Christmas morning with a bare tree.Even so, I wondered how I co
65、uld possibly handle everythingI work fulltime at a day care, then I work nights at the mall, and somehow I do my homework for my college class, too. Not to mention what it was doing to my family.I barely even saw Paul and my daughter anymore.Marie was growing up, but a teenage girl still needs her m
66、om. I worried about her, about us.Was she eating enough? Keeping up with her school work?I wasnt afraid of hard work or sacrifice (牺牲). Everyone had to dig deeper these days and put in extra hours. I knew I was blessed to have two jobs when millions of people couldnt find one.How I hoped to quit my
67、job at the day care and complete a degree fulltime.Id dropped one class for a semester(学期). If I quit that, there was no way Id find the willpower to try again.Besides, wasnt I always telling Marie to keep hoping, keep working and never give up? What kind of example was I setting for my daughter? Su
68、ddenly, someone was banging hard at the back door of the mall. Then I went to the door and cautiously cracked it open. It was Marie.She had just finished babysitting.Paragraph 1：She smiled and held out a bag of food. Paragraph 2：I pulled her tight against me but the warmth，the comfort I felt went wa
69、y beyond even the best hug from my daughter. 【参考范文】Paragraph 1：She smiled and held out a bag of food.She thought I didnt have time for dinner, so she bought me a bag of food with her own money earned by babysitting and waited for me there all the time.While I was eating，she told me that I was her he
70、ro and she admired everything I was doing for the family. She said that when she was babysitting long hours or when she was tired of doing homework, she thought about my hard work and sacrifice. So she remembered to keep hoping, keep working and never give up.Paragraph 2：I pulled her tight against m
71、e but the warmth，the comfort I felt went way beyond even the best hug from my daughter.Tomorrow the alarm would still ring at 5：00 am. The bills would still be waiting.There would be more rough days ahead.But I was ready to face them together with Paul and Marie.All of us were willing to work hard and hold on to each other. Things would get better with the love of a good family.- 17 - 版权所有高考资源网
