1、必修 Unit 5 单元主题语篇训练.阅读理解AOne night in 1966, Michael Chapman rushed into a folkmusic club in Cornwall, England to get out of the rain, and soon found himself onstage playing the guitar.“They offered me a job to play for the rest of the summer. And Ive been playing ever since，” Chapman says. “Ive told
2、that story so many times, but its absolutely true. If it hadnt been raining that night, I wouldnt be talking to you.”The British guitar player has spent the 50 years since then on the road. He released some praised albums in the 1970s, but his health went downhill in the 80s and 90s. Like a lot of B
3、ritish artists in the 1960s, Chapman taught himself to play the guitar by listening to American jazz and blues records.Chapman actually taught photography, but quit when he was 26 to play music full time. When he was starting out, he was often compared to other British acoustic (原声的) guitar heroes o
4、f the time, like John Martyn and Bert Jansch.“The fascinating thing about Michael Chapman is that he doesnt fit in with those guys of his generation，” says Andrew Male, a music journalist. “Hes always been an outsider. He never moved to London.”And while he never became part of the London music scen
5、e, Chapman was noticed by those musicians. “The 70s caught up with him in the 80s，” Male says. “He had a huge heart attack at the end of the 80s that nearly finished him off. When he made his way back into the world in the early 90s, people had forgotten about him.”But not everyone. A younger genera
6、tion of musicians in America, including Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and a younger singer and guitarist named Steve Gumi, recently rediscovered Chapman.“We wanted to capture Michaels voice and character where he is now. You know, its a little roadweary, but he still has it，” Gunn says. “For me, it
7、was really important to get that right.” “Hes the right old musician for present times，” Male says. “I think the music he makes seems quite in tune with where were at.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位吉他演奏老艺术家Chapman的演艺经历以及新一代吉他演奏家Steve Gumi认为Chapman创作的音乐和他们现在所处的环境很协调，所以他让老艺术家重新攀登音乐事业的高峰。1What word can best des
8、cribe Michael Chapmans first involvement in music?AUntrue.BAccidental.CUnfortunate. DReasonable.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推断， Michael Chapman走上音乐之路是出于偶然的机会。故选B。2What can we learn about the British guitarist John Martyn from the text?AHe used to teach photography full time.BHe cannot get along well with o
9、ther musicians.CHe may be very familiar with American jazz and blues.DHe may be one of the best guitar players in the early 90s.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段的最后一句和第四段第二句可推断， John Martyn作为那个年代的吉他艺术家，应该很熟悉美国的爵士乐及蓝调音乐。故选C。3Why did Michael Chapman quit his music career once?AHe lost his special voice.BHe suffered fr
10、om a severe heart attack.CHe got tired of competing with others.DHe was almost forgotten by everyone.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第六段第三句和第四句可知， Michael Chapman中断他的音乐职业生涯是因为一次严重的心脏病发作。故选B。4What can be the best title for the text?AThe Rise and Fall of Guitar MusicBThe Sad Story of a Guitar MusicianCA New Generation H
11、elps an Old Guitar MusicianDA Guitar Musicians Back with the Help of a New Generation解析：选D标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了一位老艺术家在新一代艺术家的帮助之下，重新攀登音乐事业的高峰的故事。故选D。BAl Gore has been concerned with climate change, or “climate crisis” as he calls it, for the majority of his political career.As the years passed and he became
12、 more passionate about this issue, he started travelling the world in order to educate people about the effects of global warming using computer slide shows.Free of charge, he explained to his audiences that the world is facing a “planetary emergency” and that it isnt too late to stop it if appropri
13、ate action is taken now.It was during this time of touring and giving lectures that Gore was spotted by Hollywood producer Laurie David, who asked him to turn his slide shows into a documentary in which he would play the starring role.At first, Gore was reluctant, as he has always been a very privat
14、e person, despite being used to being in the public eye.Eventually, though, David managed to persuade him.The result was a fascinating documentary combining references to Gores own life story with horrifying predictions about the future of our planet.Little did Gore know that just one year later he
15、would be walking along the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and later collecting an Oscar for “Best Documentary”Advertised as “the scariest movie youll see，” the movie concentrates on the potentially terrifying consequences of climate change.An Inconvenient Truth certainly gives us much to con
16、sider.As the title of the film suggests, it may be inconvenient for us to have to think about the future of the planet, but think we must.The profits from the film are now funding other campaigns to spread the message about global warming.Gore is delighted that some schools are even using the DVD to
17、 help them teach awareness of environmental issues to their students.So can this one mans efforts really make a difference? Well, according to Gore, if we are clear about what the problem is, then we are more likely to introduce changes into our daily lives.It may not seem as if the decisions of ind
18、ividuals can achieve very much, but put them all together and they may add up to something that will, literally, change the world.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了阿尔戈尔作为环保专家所做出的种种努力。5Why did Gore make a worldwide tour?ATo build his political career.BTo research on climate change.CTo provide private education fo
19、r children.DTo raise public awareness about climate change.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“in order to educate people about the effects of global warming”可知，Gore环游世界是想提高人们对于全球变暖这一气候问题的关注度。6What does the underlined word “reluctant” in Para.2 mean?ACheerful.BCurious.CSurprised. DUnwilling.解析：选D词义猜测题。根据画线词下文的“as
20、 he has always been a very private person”和“Eventually, though, David managed to persuade him.”可知，Gore一开始并不愿意接受好莱坞制片人Laurie David的提议。7What can we infer about the film?AIt was a great success.BIt brought Gore in great money.CIt was far too scary for many people.DIt avoided the inconvenient crisis con
21、sequences.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第三段中的“he would be walking along the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and later collecting an Oscar for Best Documentary”和第五段中的“Gore is delighted that some schools are even using the DVD . to their students.”可知，这部名为难以忽视的真相的纪录片取得了巨大成功。8What does the author try to say in th
22、e last paragraph?APersonal contributions count.BWed better begin to change from now on.CGores efforts will make no difference to the world.DEveryone shares the responsibility for the environment.解析：选A推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“It may not seem as if the decisions of individuals can achieve very much, but put the
23、m all together and they may add up to something that will, literally, change the world.”可知，作者认为，每个人的一小步加起来将是人类的一大步。所以个人的贡献很重要，故选A。tips 利用正向思维解推理判断题所谓正向思维，就是人们在创造性思维活动中，沿袭某些常规去分析问题，按事物发展的进程进行思考、推测，是一种从已知到未知的揭示事物本质的思维方法。做题时，我们可以根据文章的关键信息(事实)，沿着作者原来的思路从正面去分析问题，从而得出新的结论。例如B篇阅读中的第8题，抓住本文关键信息“It may not s
24、eem as if the decisions of individuals can achieve very much, but put them all together and they may add up to something that will, literally, change the world.”，利用正向思维去分析、判断，我们可以得出结论：每个人的一小步加起来将是人类的一大步。所以个人的贡献很重要。.读后续写阅读下面材料，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。Jim slumped on the couch. Mothers Day was co
25、ming up, and he didnt have a present. “How can I buy a present without any money？” he thought.Jim picked up the newspaper that was lying on the couch. He noticed a large advertisement on the front page. The local department store was sponsoring a contest. “Tell us why your mom is special and win a s
26、hopping spree (疯狂购物) for her，” said the ad. “This is perfect！” thought Jim. He ran to his room with the newspaper. Taking a pencil and a blank piece of paper from his desk, he started to write.“My mom is the best mother in the world. She always makes a lunch for me to take to school, and she never f
27、orgets my dessert. She reads as many books to me before bed as I want. She always remembers to check under the bed for monsters. And she gives the best hug, but never in front of my friends, who would laugh at me for hugging my mom.”Jim liked what he had written. He copied it neatly and got an envel
28、ope and a stamp from his dad. He ran to the mailbox with his entry (参赛作品). “Mom will love having a shopping spree，” he thought.Jim checked the mailbox every day for his prize. Days passed by, and then weeks. Soon it was the day before Mothers Day. Jim still hadnt heard anything about the contest.“Wh
29、at am I going to do now？” he wondered. He didnt have a present, and he didnt have a shopping spree, and he still didnt have any money. He had to think of something. Jim closed his eyes and curled his toes and thought so hard that his ears hurt.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1：Suddenly he had a
30、n idea. Paragraph 2：The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. 参考范文：Paragraph 1：Suddenly he had an idea. He fumbled in his drawers and fortunately found a piece of delicate and fragrant paper. He sat down straight on his chair, and began to write a letter in his best handwriting as a Mother
31、s Day present. “Dear mom, Im writing this to tell you that you are the best mother in the world .” With a sincere heart, Jim finished the letter and sealed it in an envelope, his lips curving into a smile.Paragraph 2：The next morning Jim handed his present to his mom. Finishing reading the letter, h
32、is mom swept him into her arms with her eyes wet as if she wanted to squeeze the breath out of him. “Thank you, my dear！” She sniffled, hugging Jim more tightly. Leaning against his mothers shoulder, Jim slowly explained why he chose to write a letter as a gift. After hearing the reason, his mom gently combed her fingers through his hair, saying, “To me, your letter is better than a thousand shopping sprees.” Hugging each other, they felt delighted as if they were in possession of everything. Indeed， love should be made known to loved ones