1、2021届高考英语高频阅读词组+练习（九）一：词组梳理1 at all costs不惜任何代价 at the cost of 以为代价2 a matter of course 理所当然的事3 as a matter of course 当然地， 自然地4 in （during） the course 在过程中5 in due course （=without too much delay） 没经过太久， 到一定时候6 on credit赊购； with credit以优异成绩； to ones credit使某人感到光荣； do sbcredit 使感到光荣7 be consistent wi
2、th（=be in agreement with）与一致。 be consistent in一贯的 8 consult sbon about sth向征求方面的意见， 就向请教9 to ones hearts content尽情地，痛痛快快10 作者：dennear发表日期：- :第 楼 be content with（=be satisfied with） 满足于be content to do sth愿意做某事contrary to （=in opposition to） 与相反11 on the contrary 相反12 contrastwith 把与相对（对照）13 in contr
3、ast towith 和形成对比 by contrast 对比之下14 contribute to 有助于15 under control （被）控制住 out of control无法控制16 at ones convenience（=where and when it suits one） 在方便的时间或地点 .be convenient to for 对方便17 convince sbof （=cause sbto believe or feel certain； to persuade sb.） 使某人确信，try to persuade sbto do sth.劝说某人做18 cop
4、e with（=deal with， try to find a solution to）应付， 处理19 in the corner（of）在角落里；on（at） the comer of a street在街道拐弯处；round the comer拐过弯； be in a tight corner陷入困境20 correspond （with） （ =exchange letters regularly） 通信21 correspond to 相当于 correspond with 符合，一致22 .be critical of 爱挑毛病的，批评的23 cure sbof+某种疾病 治好某
5、人的疾病24 .a danger to对的危险； be in danger（of）处于危险中； be out of danger脱离危险25 to date（=so far， until now） 到目前为止26 out of date过时的；up to date新式的，时兴的； date back to可追溯到； date from从某时期开始（有）27 deal with （=concern） 论及28 be in debt to sb欠的债29 on the decline 在衰退中， 在减少中 in decline 下降； on the increase 在增加30 to ones d
6、elight 令某人感到高兴 to ones regret 遗憾； sorrow悲痛； relief 安心； distress 苦恼； shame羞愧； surprise 惊奇； astonishment 惊奇；31 delight in（=take great pleasure in doing sth.）喜欢， 取乐32 take （a） delight in 喜欢干， 以为乐33 从另一个角度 from another perspective34 .做出共同努力 make joint efforts35 对有益 be beneficial / conducive to36 .为社会做贡献
7、 make contributions to the society37 .打下坚实的基础 lay a solid foundation for38 .综合素质 comprehensive quality39 .无可非议 blameless / beyond reproach40 .致力于/ 投身于 be committed / devoted to41 应当承认 Admittedly,二：习题训练（A）The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. The technique uses a tim
8、er to divide your work into 25-minute sessions called pomodori.1 When you have completed four pomodori, its time for a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes. Its simple and easy to use. Follow the steps below to start using it.Check your schedule. Your first step is to check your schedule. 2 Estimate how
9、 long each task should take you, in terms of the number of pomodori you will need to complete it. Set your timer. Before you start, make sure that you have everything you need. Set your timer for the work period youve settled on.Take a short break. When your timer goes off, take a five-minute break.
10、You should do this even if youre busy, because these breaks are your time to rest and recharge your batteries.3 The Pomodoro approach works by maintaining your energy, so that you dont need to work on tasks when your concentration levels are low.4 When your break is over, reset your timer for the ne
11、xt session and continue your work. When youve completed four pomodori, take a 20- to 30-minute break. Use it to go for a walk, have lunch, read a book. anything, so long as it takes you away from your desk for a while and clears your mind. Remember, it is important to listen to your body. If your mi
12、nd starts to wander or you start to feel tired, dont push through to the end of the session.5 It may be that three pomodori followed by a 20-minute break suits you best, or that five sessions followed by a 30-minute break is better.AYou might want to experiment with this.BYou can use whatever sort o
13、f timer you like.CAfter each session, you take a five-minute break.DIrregular short breaks help to keep you focused and energetic.E.Continue your work sessions and take a longer break.F.Cirillo argues that energy levels are far more important than time.G.Look at your to-do list and think about what
14、you need to do today.（B）Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer.VeniceThis iconic city is sinking rapidly. The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture. Experts warn th
15、at without intervention(干预), this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps.Machu PicchuThese iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America.The forces of natural erosion(侵蚀)have been acc
16、elerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruvian government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain.Gla
17、cier National parkPerhaps youve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park.Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades.The Great Ba
18、rrier ReefHidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a large area is gone,destroyed by pollution and disease.1What can we learn about Machu Picchu?AIts famous for cable cars.BIt has no convenient traffic.CI
19、ts well preserved by the locals.DIt bears a heavy burden of tourism.2Which place probably needs visitors to dive into the water to enjoy its beauty?AVenice.BMachu Picchu.CGlacier National Park.DThe Great Barrier Reef.3What do the above attractions have in common?AThey all have a long history.BTheyre
20、 all threatened by climate.CTheyre all in danger of disappearing.DTheyre all well-known for natural scenery.答案及解析A【答案】CGFEA【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了由弗朗西斯科西里洛在20世纪80年代发明的pomodori工作法，以及在工作中使用它的一些步骤。1根据上一句The technique uses a timer to divide your work into 25-minute sessions called “pomodori.” 这种方法使用计时器将你的工作分成
21、25分钟的时间段，称为“pomodori”；以及下一句When you have completed four pomodori, its time for a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes.当你完成了4个pomodori，就需要20到30分钟的休息时间。可知此处内容与休息的时间有关，选项C“每个时间段结束后，休息五分钟。”符合题意。故选C。2根据上一句Your first step is to check your schedule.你的第一步是查看你的时间表。可知此处内容与查看时间表和任务有关，选项G“看看你的任务清单，想想你今天需要做什么。”符合题意。
22、故选G。3根据下一句The Pomodoro approach works by maintaining your energy, so that you dont need to work on tasks when your concentration levels are low. Pomodoro工作法的工作原理是保持你的能量，这样当你的注意力不集中的时候，你就不需要去做其他的事情了。可知此处内容与西里洛认为保持能量比较重要有关，选项F“西里洛认为，能量水平远比时间重要。”符合题意。故选F。4此处是本段小标题。根据下文When your break is over, reset you
23、r timer for the next session and continue your work.When youve completed four pomodori, take a 20- to 30-minute break.当你的休息结束后，为下一阶段重置你的定时器并继续你的工作。当你完成了4个pomodori，休息20-30分钟。可知此处内容与休息时间后继续工作有关，选项E“继续工作，休息更长时间。”符合题意。故选E。5根据下一句It may be that three pomodori followed by a 20-minute break suits you best,
24、or that five sessions followed by a 30-minute break is better. 也许3个时间段后休息20分钟最适合你，或者5个时间段后休息30分钟更好。可知此处内容与尝试新的时间段和休息时间有关，选项A“你可能想要尝试一下。”符合题意。故选A。B【答案】1D2D3C【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了面临着消失危险的四个著名景点。1细节理解题。根据Machu Picchu部分下的The forces of natural erosion(侵蚀)have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark f
25、aces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruvian government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain.(旅游业加速了自然侵蚀，这个具有里程碑意义的地方正面临着步行带来的严重影响。秘鲁政府
26、最近建议使用缆车，这样就可以减少到遗址的徒步旅行，让数百万人立即进入遗址，但马丘比丘的未来仍不确定。)可知，因为巨大的旅游负担，马丘比丘遗址受到了人类步行参观时所带来的毁灭性影响。D. It bears a heavy burden of tourism.(它承受着旅游业带来的巨大压力。)符合以上说法，故选D项。2推理判断题。根据The Great Barrier Reef部分下的Hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off.(隐藏在波浪之下，大堡礁正在迅速消亡。)可推
27、测，游客需要潜入海中才能领略大堡礁的美。故选D项。3细节理解题。根据Venice部分下的This iconic city is sinking rapidly.和this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate可知，威尼斯正在迅速下沉，将以很快的速度被海水淹没；根据Machu Picchu部分下的The forces of natural erosion(侵蚀)have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence f
28、rom increasing foot traffic.可知，过重的旅游负担正在加速马丘比丘的自然侵蚀；根据Glacier National park部分下的Perhaps youve heard that the ice caps are melting.可知，冰川国家公园正在融化；根据The Great Barrier Reef部分下的Hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. 可知，大堡礁正在迅速消亡。即文章提到的四个景点所面临的共同问题是，它们都有消失的危险。C. Theyre all in danger of disappearing.(它们都面临着消失的危险)符合以上说法，故选C项。
