1、2021高考英语词汇串记与阅读训练(三十七)Part 1 词汇精炼初级词汇China is a time-honored multi-ethnics nation a vast territory and abundant ( resource), and every ethnic group has its unique abundant dishes. Regional cuisines have taken shape after long-history (evolve)under the influence of geographical environment, climate,
2、cultural tradition, folk customs and other factors. The (influential)and representative ones are Lu, Chuan,Yue, Min, Su,Zhe, Xiang andHui Cuisines, are commonly known “ Eight Major Cuisines”. Dishes in the“ Eight Major Cuisines”in China are characterized by diversified cooking skills, with each havi
3、ng its strong points.Exercise 1:将蓝色标记的词汇或者短语写出中文意思1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Exercise 2:将短文中的空格处补充完整1 2 3 4 5 6 答案:1. with 2. resources 3. evolution 4. most influential 5.which 6.asExercise 3:全文翻译 答案:中国一个幅员辽阔、资源丰富、历史悠久的多民族国家,每个民族都有其独特的丰富菜肴。地域菜系在地理环境、气候、文化传统、民族风俗和其他因素
4、的影响下经过悠久历史的发展已经成形。最有影响力、 最具代表性的是鲁、川、粤、闽、苏、浙、湘、徽菜系,这八种被人们称为“八大菜系”。中国的“八大菜系”是以多种多样的烹饪方法区分的,各有其长处。高级词汇The figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organization show Chinese travelers are making the most (contribute)to the global tourism industry. Chinese travelers spent a record $102 billion outbo
5、und tourism last year, a 40% rise from 2011. That surge sent China screaming past Germany and the U.S. the former No. 1 and No. 2 spenders, (respective) which both saw tourist outlays increase 6% year on year to around $84 billion in 2012, the UNWTO said in a statement on (it)website.Exercise 1:将蓝色标
6、记的词汇或者短语写出中文意思1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Exercise 2:将短文中的空格处补充完整1 2 3 4 5 6 答案:1. that 2. contributions 3.on 4.respectively 5.its Exercise 3:全文翻译 答案:联合国下属机构世界旅游组织公布的数据显示,中国游客对全球旅游业的贡献最大。中国人去年花在出境游上的支出膨胀至1020 亿美元,同2011年相比增长了40%。联合国世界旅游组织在其网站上发布的一份声明中说,这一增幅令中国迅速超越德国和.美国。后两者在之前是出境游支出最高的两个国家
7、。2012年德美两国出境旅游支出均同比增长6%,约840亿美元。Part 2 阅读练习When you were trying to figure out what to buy for the environmentalist on your holiday list,fur probably didnt cross your mind.But some ecologists and fashion(时装) enthusiasts are trying to bring back the market for fur made from nutria(海狸鼠).Unusual fashion
8、 shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn have showcased nutria fur made into clothes in different styles.“It sounds crazy to talk about guilt-free furunless you understand that the nutria are destroying vast wetlands every year,”says Cree McCree,project director of Righteous Fur.Scientists in Louisiana we
9、re so concerned that they decided to pay hunters $5 a tail.Some of the fur ends up in the fashion shows like the one in Brooklyn last month.Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let go into the wild.“The ecosystem down there cant handle this non-native species(物种).Its destroyin
10、g the environment.Its them or us,”says Michael Massimi,an expert in this field.The fur trade kept nutria in check for decades,but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s,the cat-sized animals multiplied like crazy.Biologist Edmond Mouton runs the nutria control program for Louisiana.H
11、e says its not easy to convince people that nutria fur is green,but he has no doubt about it.Hunters bring in more than 300,000 nutria tails a year,so part of Moutons job these days is trying to promote fur.Then theres Righteous Fur and its unusual fashions.Model Paige Morgan says,“To give people a
12、guilt-free option that they can wear without someone throwing paint on themI think thats going to be a massive thing,at least here in New York.”Designer Jennifer Anderson admits it took her a while to come around to the opinion that using nutria fur for her creations is morally acceptable.Shes tryin
13、g to come up with a label to attach to nutria fashions to show it is eco-friendly.1.What is the purpose of the fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn?A.To promote guilt-free fur.B.To expand the fashion market.C.To introduce a new brand.D.To celebrate a winter holiday.2.Why are scientists concerne
14、d about nutria?A.Nutria damage the ecosystem seriously.B.Nutria are an endangered species.C.Nutria hurt local cat-sized animals.D.Nutria are illegally hunted.3.What does the underlined word “collapsed” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Boomed. B.Became mature.C.Remained stable.D.Crashed.4.What can we i
15、nfer about wearing fur in New York according to Morgan?A.Its formal.B.Its risky.C.Its harmful.D.Its traditional.参考答案:本文是一篇说明文。海狸鼠对生态系统造成了严重的破坏,因此科学家们鼓励人们捕猎海狸鼠,并把它们的毛皮制成时装。1.A推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知,在这两个城市举办的时装展不同寻常,如果了解了背后的原因,人们就不必因为穿着用动物毛皮制作的衣服而感到内疚。由此推断出,时装展的目的是宣传推广用海狸鼠的毛皮制成的时装。故选A项。2.A细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,科学家们之所以关心海狸鼠,是因为它们严重破坏了当地的生态系统。故选A项。3.D词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的句意,尤其是but前面出现的短语keep sth.in check“将控制住”可推断出,该画线词意为“崩溃;暴跌;倒闭”。故选D项。4.B推理判断题。根据最后一段中Morgan所说的话可以推断出,在纽约,穿皮草是一件很冒险的事情,因为可能会有人往你身上泼油漆。故选B项。