1、课时提能练(二十九) 选修6Unit 4Global warmingA：知识层面.语境语法填空A(考查派生词)Food prices in this country are going up 1steadily (steady) because of a rapid population 2growth (grow). Farmers have a 3tendency (tend) to expand the area of arable(耕作的) land for more crops next year. Food 4consumers (consume) will feel deligh
2、ted, but the public worries that this will threaten the 5existence (exist) of wildlife because their habitat may be destroyed. It is really a dilemma for many.B(考查动词)Scientists tend 6to subscribe (subscribe) to the view that global warming is caused by burning fossil fuels. Coal and oil 7are consume
3、d (consume) every day, giving off lots of carbon dioxide. With more people 8opposed (oppose) to using fossil fuels, governments 9have been advocating (advocate) developing clean energy in the past decades. We are convinced that the problem will be coped with sooner or later.Whenever she felt depress
4、ed, Mary 10tended (tend) to walk down a narrow street. One evening she came to the street after 11consuming (consume) a few cups of alcohol in a bar, meant 12to refresh (refresh) herself. It 13was stated (state) that this street was not very safe recently. 14Glancing (glance) over her shoulder, she
5、found that she was being followed. Mary rushed back home, almost scared to death.C(考查句型)There is little doubt 15that graduates now have some difficulty finding suitable jobs. It takes patience, courage as well as determination 16to get (get) a satisfying job. In the eyes of many employers, work expe
6、rience 17counts (count) most for a job hunter. Therefore, so long 18as you are given an opportunity to have access to work experience, dont hesitate to seize it.语境短文改错(短文中有6处错误)Li Hua and I decided to explore the mountain near our village on last Saturday. It was 7 oclock in the morning that we star
7、ted our trip to the mountain. Along the way, large quantities of wildlife was discovered. We shot a few hares and chickens that came within ranges. We continued our way even it was getting dark. When we were exhausted and needed to regain energy, we made a fire and had a barbecue. It was really a un
8、forgettable experience for both of us. 【答案】Li Hua and I decided to explore the mountain near our village last Saturday. It was 7 oclock in the morning we started our trip to the mountain. Along the way, large quantities of wildlife discovered. We shot a few hares and chickens that came within . We c
9、ontinued our way even it was getting dark. When we were exhausted and needed to regain energy, we made a fire and had a barbecue. It was really unforgettable experience for both of us. .根据提示补全句子 1那个湖里大量的水被这个制造各种布匹的工厂污染了。Quantities of water in the lake were polluted by the factory producing all kinds
10、 of cloth.2很多父母都持有这样的观点：青少年不应该花太多时间上网。Many parents hold the view that teenagers shouldnt spend too much time online.3我们学校大约有200位教师，其中百分之三十是男教师。In our school there are about 200 teachers，thirty percent of whom are men4我们决定明天参观博物馆，即使明天下雨。We have decided to visit the museum even if/even though it rains
11、 tomorrow5如果可能的话，尽量每天都早点睡觉。If possible，try to go to bed early every day.B：能力层面.阅读理解A(2020陕西省百校联盟一模)As ice melts in West Antarctica，the ground beneath is quickly rising a process that could prevent the catastrophic (灾难性的) collapse of ice sheets，according to researchers.A study published in the journa
12、l Science provides a glimmer (一丝) of hope for a region affected by climate change.In recent years，several studies have warned that the ice sheet，which contributes to a quarter of melted ice worldwide annually，is very easy to break up.Scientists fear even slightly melting could cause global sea level
13、s to rise by 3 metres.Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark set out to answer how the bedrock underneath the ice sheet of West Antarctica behaves as the ice melts.To study the land，the team analyzed data collected by highprecision GPS equipment positioned on remote rock formations in We
14、st Antarctica，which measured movements of the land down to the millimetre over a 10year period.“After a heroic effort to install and maintain the network of sensors in one of the least accessible places on the planet，the team has been rewarded with incredibly valuable data，which tell an incredible s
15、tory about the Earth，” wrote Valentina Barletta.The team found that the Earth was pushing the bedrock to rise faster than expected.In 2014，the surface rose by 41 millimetres: four to five times quicker than predicted.In 100 years，the land could be up to 10 metres higher than it is currently.It is ho
16、ped that as the ice melts，the Earths crust (地壳) will bounce back much faster than previously expected.In turn，this could stabilize what the researchers described as the “catastrophic collapse” of the ice sheet.Barletta told Newsweek the ice sheet will never be stable if global warming becomes too ex
17、treme.“Reducing the greenhouse gas will give the ice sheet a better chance of survival because that would allow some known and unknown feedback to create better conditions for the ice，” she said.【语篇解读】研究发现，随着冰融化，西南极洲地下部分迅速上升，这一过程可以防止灾难性的冰盖坍塌。1What happens to West Antarctica as ice melts?AThe ground
18、beneath is getting taller.BIts ice sheets break up completely.CGlobal sea levels rise by 3 metres.DClimate change comes to an end.A细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“As ice melts in West Antarctica，the ground beneath is quickly rising”可知，随着冰融化，西南极洲地下部分迅速上升。故选A。2Why do researchers use highprecision GPS equipment?ATo f
19、ind out whether the ice sheet is very easy to break up.BTo find out the connection between the bedrock and ice melting.CTo find out what really affects the speed of ice melting.DTo find out when West Antarctica will disappear totally.B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“set out to answer how the bedrock underneath the ic
20、e sheet of West Antarctica behaves as the ice melts.To study the land, the team analyzed data collected by highprecision GPS equipment”可知，研究人员使用这一设备的目的在于研究冰盖下的基岩与冰融化之间的联系。故选B。3How did the research team feel about the study result?ADisappointed.BSorry.CSurprised.DAngry.C推理判断题。根据第五段的内容，尤其是其中的“than exp
21、ected” “than predicted”可知，研究者对研究结果感到意外。故选C。4What should we do for the ice sheets survival?AStop the bedrock from rising.BInstall more highprecision GPS equipment.CCreate more ice for the ice sheet.DCut down the greenhouse gas.D细节理解题。根据第七段第二句中的“Reducing the greenhouse gas will give the ice sheet a be
22、tter chance of survival”可知，减少温室气体排放将使冰盖有更好的幸存机会。由此可知D项符合题意。B(2020重庆市学业质量调研抽测)The proliferation (激增) of fires in the Amazon rainforest drew international attention in August 2019，especially when French President Emmanuel Macron called for urgent action.Since then，the eyes of the world have shifted el
23、sewhere as House Democrats launched an impeachment (弹劾) inquiry against President Donald Trump.Meanwhile，the Amazon continued to burn.The number of fires decreased by 35% in September 2019，but experts say this is merely a slowdown in a crisis with global repercussions (反响)There were still 19，925 fir
24、e outbreaks in September 2019 on the Brazilian part of the rainforest，which accounts for nearly 65% of the Amazon basin.Moreover，through the first nine months of 2019，the number of fires soared by 41% compared to the same period in 2018，Brazils National Institute for Space Research reported.Higher r
25、ainfall totals than usual since the beginning of September 2019 and measures taken under mounting pressure by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who deployed the military to the Amazon and imposed a twomonth ban on clearing land through fires contributed to the burning decline.“The factors that led
26、to such widespread fires in the first place decreased enforcement of forest law，illegal deforestation for agriculture and invasion of native territories remain in place，” said Nigel Sizer，Chief Program Officer for the advocacy organization Rainforest Alliance.“It is good news that there are fewer fi
27、res in the Amazon right now，but this is a shortterm pause from the larger problem.”That problem centers on deforestation through systematically chopping down trees，which are either logged or burned，mostly to convert the land for raising cattle and growing crops.The practice has expanded from a small
28、 scale to an industrial production，leading to about 20% of the Brazilian Amazon having been cleared since 1970【语篇解读】当法国总统马克龙呼吁采取紧急行动时，2019年8月份亚马逊雨林火灾的激增引发了国际的关注；9月份，火灾数量虽有所减少，但是亚马逊雨林大火仍在燃烧，巴西总统博索纳罗下令出动军队前往亚马逊雨林开展灭火工作；对森林法的执行降低、为了进行农业活动而非法毁林和对本土的入侵仍然是导致大火的因素，但造成大火的主要原因是滥伐森林。5Who raised international
29、attention to the proliferation of fires in the Amazon rainforest?AEmmanuel Macron.BDonald Trump.CNigel Sizer.DJair Bolsonaro.A细节理解题。 根据第一段第一句可知，亚马逊雨林大火的激增引起了国际关注，特别是当法国总统马克龙呼吁采取紧急行动时，即马克龙把国际的注意力引向了大火，故选A项。6Whats the second paragraph mainly about?AThere are more fires in Amazon now than ever before.B
30、There were more fires in Amazon in August 2019 than in September 2019CThe proliferation of fires covers most of the wide area in Amazon.DThe fires in the Amazon rainforest is still burning with international attention.D段落大意题。根据第二段的内容可知，2019年9月亚马逊雨林的火灾数量下降了35%，但专家称这仅仅是在全球的间接影响下处于危机之中的一种减缓而已，亚马逊雨林仍在燃烧
31、，故选D项。7Whats the main cause of the widespread fires in the Amazon rainforest?ADecreased enforcement of forest law.BInvasion of native territories.CSerious deforestation for agriculture.DThe shortterm pause of the proliferation of fires.C细节理解题。根据第四段首句可知，对森林法执行的减弱、为了进行农业活动而非法毁林以及对本土的入侵等导致了森林火灾；又结合第五段首
32、句可知，该问题以系统地砍伐树木而造成的滥伐森林为中心，故C项正确。8From which is the text probably taken?AA biology textbook.BA gardening magazine.CA newspaper.DA travel brochure.C文章出处题。根据第一段和第三段的内容可知，法国总统马克龙呼吁采取紧急行动，美国总统特朗普遭弹劾，巴西总统博索纳罗部署军队，又根据文中列举的数据可推知，本文可能摘自报纸。故C项正确。.阅读七选五(2020昆明市“三诊一模”摸底诊断测试)Impolite cell phone users are anywhe
33、re where theres a cell phone signal. 1 . Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.Know where not to use your phone. 2 ，so avoid talking on your cell phone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals，libraries and movie theatres.Turn your phone off if
34、necessary.Dont talk too loudly.When in public，try not to raise your voice while on the phone.Generally you dont have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end.In fact，doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. 3 Dont use your phone when having a meal with someone.If possible，t
35、urn it off.If youre waiting for an important call，let the person youre with know beforehand (事先) that youre expecting a call that youll need to take. 4 .If you have to，step away but dont stay away any longer than a bathroom break. 5 .When youre in an enclosed space，or you cant put yourself 10 feet o
36、ut of everyones way，its inappropriate to talk but its potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages.But youd better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused.ALearn to text BFocus on your messagesCSome places are inappropriate for cell phone usageDLimit phone use durin
37、g gatherings with your friendsETry not to hold a phone conversation at tableFIn addition，shouting on the phone disturbs people around youGMost people who are impolite dont even realize what theyre doing【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了如何避免使用手机时的不礼貌行为，包括知道使用手机的场合，讲话声音不要太大，与他人一起吃饭时不要使用手机等。1G空前一句表述有手机信号的地方就有不礼貌的手机用户，并结合空后
38、一句“Could that be you？”可推知，G项“大多数不礼貌的人甚至没有意识到自己的行为”符合语境。2C根据空前一句中的“where”以及空后的“so avoid talking on your cell phone or having it ring while in such places”可知，空处应是表述一些场合不适合使用手机，所以选C项。3F根据前一句“In fact，doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood”并结合本段的主题句“Dont talk too loudly”可推知，空处进一步解释了对着手机吼
39、的负面影响，所以选F项。4E根据本段的主题句“Dont use your phone when having a meal with someone”，并结合空后一句 “If you have to，step away but dont stay away any longer than a bathroom break”可推知，空处建议人们尽量不要在吃饭时进行电话交谈，所以选E项。5A根据该空的位置可知，该空是该段的主题句。根据空后一句中的“but its potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages”和对本段的整体理解可推
40、知，本段主要建议人们学会发短信，所以选A项。.语法填空(2020山东省一模)On the morning of her grandsons wedding，Peg McCormack received some bad news.The 91yearold was in the hospital after a fall when she found out she would be unable to attend the 1_(celebrate) in Madison，New Jersey.Unknown to McCormack，her grandson Brian 2 _his wi
41、fe Lauren had made a heartfelt plan 3_(include) her in the days activities.4_(follow)by a wedding photographer，the couple made a surprise visit 5_the hospital before heading to the reception.“She was so excited to watch 6 _(we) get married，”the bride said.“She was simply living for this wedding.So w
42、e brought the wedding to her.”“When we walked into that room，she was 7_(obvious) shocked，”the photographer said.“She just kept 8_(say)I cant believe youre here！ and thanking them for coming to see her.From the way she held their hands，9_(touch)their faces and just looked at them，you could tell they
43、had such a special bond.I dont think she released Brians hand 10 entire time that we were in the room.”“It meant the world to bring the wedding to her，” the groom said.“It was such a small portion of the day to trade in for such a special moment.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一对新人来到医院让祖母参与到他们结婚庆典的活动中的故事。1celebr
44、ation考查名词。根据空处与上文中的“her grandsons wedding”的呼应关系及空前的the可知，此处应填名词。celebration“庆典，庆祝活动”。2and考查并列连词。此处连接两个并列的主语，故用and。3to include/including考查非谓语动词。此处可用不定式构成make a plan to do sth.结构，也可用现在分词短语作后置定语。4Followed考查非谓语动词。follow与其逻辑主语之间是动宾关系，应用其过去分词形式。5to考查介词。此处visit为名词，visit to.“访问/拜访/参观”为固定搭配，此处表示去医院，应在visit后加
45、to。6us考查代词。空处在句中作watch的宾语，故用人称代词we的宾格us。7obviously考查副词。修饰动词应用副词。obviously“显然，明显地”。8saying考查非谓语动词。keep doing sth.是固定用法，意为“持续做某事”，故填saying。下文中的“and thanking”也是提示。9touched考查时态。空处和“held”及“looked at”是并列成分，时态应与其保持一致，用一般过去时。故填touched。10the考查冠词。此处特指在Brian待在病房期间，故用定冠词the。.短文改错(2020郑州市高中毕业年级第一次质量预测)The first
46、foreign language I never learnt was French，but it didnt go very well.My mother asked our neighbor teach me when I was seven.French wasnt his native languages，but he used to live in France，so he could speak a little.However，I learnt very little until I didnt feel it related to my daily life anyway.Wh
47、en I entered into senior high school，my attitude to language learning changed.I decided to learn Latin，that Ive always been interested in because I want to study law.Learning Latin wasnt a struggle for myself for this reason.Soon I begin to read classics in Latin.Read those books opened a window for
48、 me to another world or gave me a new point of view on my own world.【答案】The first foreign language I learnt was French，but it didnt go very well.My mother asked our neighbor teach me when I was seven.French wasnt his native ，but he used to live in France，so he could speak a little.However，I learnt v
49、ery little I didnt feel it related to my daily life anyway.When I entered senior high school，my attitude to language learning changed.I decided to learn Latin， Ive always been interested in because I want to study law.Learning Latin wasnt a struggle for for this reason.Soon I to read classics in Latin. those books opened a window for me to another world gave me a new point of view on my own world.