1、选修 Unit 5 单元主题语篇训练AThe Han Dynasty TombLocated in Dingtao County of Shandong Province, the Han Dynasty Tomb is the largest timberchambered tomb (木椁墓) in Shandong.The tomb looks like the Chinese character “Jia”The complicated design and delicate buildings show that it belongs to one of the princes in
2、 the Western Han Dynasty.Unfortunately, more than 30 holes dug by robbers have been found in the tomb, and it has lost many of its more valuable relics.Archaeologists have unearthed porcelain, copper, bronze and iron swords.Archaeologists think it may be long to Liu Kang, Prince Gong of the Western
3、Han Dynasty.The Shimao RuinsLocated in Shenmu County of Shaanxi Province, the Shimao Ruins dates from the late Longshan Period to the Xia Dynasty.The site is a huge stone city covering more than four square kilometers.The Shimao Ruins consists of three parts, including an imperial town, inner and ou
4、ter cities.The size of the ruins is much larger than similar ruins such as the Liangzhu Ruins and the Taosi Ruins.Many precious relics have been unearthed, including a large number of carved jade and mural (壁画) fragments.The Liujiazhai Neolithic SiteLocated in Jinchuan County of Sichuan Province, th
5、e Liujiazhai Neolithic Site can be traced back to the late Neolithic Age.Covering an area of 3,500 square meters, the site hosts a large amount of pottery, animal bones and stone products.The site offers new materials for research on cultural exchanges and communication of the Hengduan Mountain regi
6、on.The Hailongtun Fortress SiteLocated on Longyan Mountain, about 30 km north of the old city of Zunyi in Guizhou Province, the Hailongtun Fortress Site is the best wellpreserved medieval castle ruins in China.Established in 1257 and destroyed by the war in 1600, it covers an area of 2 square kilome
7、ters.It is surrounded by cliffs on all four sides with only one entrance from the mountain road.It is the site to show the development of the Tusi System and the unique architecture features.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四处考古遗址的历史、面积、特征等相关信息。1What do we know about the Han Dynasty Tomb?AAll of its valuable reli
8、cs have been stolen.BWithout the slightest doubt it is Liu Kangs tomb.CIt has the features of the Western Han Dynasty.DIt is regarded as the largest tomb found in Shandong.解析：选C细节理解题。由第一段中的“The complicated design and delicate buildings show that it belongs to one of the princes in the Western Han Dy
9、nasty.”可知，坟墓复杂的设计和精美的建筑展现了西汉时的建筑特色。2It can be concluded that the Shimao Ruins .Ais made up of stonesBhas only stone productsCdidnt exist until the Xia DynastyDhas the same size as the Taosi Ruins解析：选A推理判断题。由第二段中的“The site is a huge stone city covering more than four square kilometers.”可知，石峁遗址是用石头建筑的
10、城市。3What can we learn about the Hailongtun Fortress Site?AIt was the origin of the Tusi System.BThere is only one entrance to the site.CIt is surrounded by forests on all four sides.DIt was once the most booming castle in China.解析：选B细节理解题。由最后一段中的“It is surrounded by cliffs on all four sides with onl
11、y one entrance from the mountain road.”可知，海龙屯遗址只有唯一的来自山路的一个入口。4Whats the main idea of the text?AExploring ancient architecture features.BIntroduction to some archaeological finds.CAn advertisement for some beautiful relic sites.DThe importance of protecting the ancient relics.解析：选B主旨大意题。本文介绍了四处考古遗址的
12、历史、面积、特征等相关信息。BMysterious, 3,000yearold footprints of ancient Egyptian children have been discovered by a group of archaeologists (考古学家) in a recent exploration in Egypt, together with some more information about the ancient Egyptian city PiRamesses.The footprints were uncovered at the remains of a
13、large building in PiRamesses, which was Egypts capital during the rule of the King Ramesses . They have a size of 1517 centimeters, thus relating to children between 3 and 5 years old. The archaeologists cannot yet say if there was more than one child since the differences in size are not big enough
14、 for them to distinguish. The footprints are also not so well protected that the archaeologists cant tell so far any other features of the feet. Moreover, the reason for the footprints presence remains a mystery. Although no modern concept of banning child labor existed at that time, the footprints
15、seem to be too small even for children who could work. Whats more, it appears unlikely that the footprints belong to royal kids since they couldnt be allowed to play in the mud.Built on an island in the easternmost Nile branch, some 65 miles northeast of Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt now, PiR
16、amesses had an extension of about 10 square miles. With a population of over 300,000, it was one of the largest cities of ancient Egypt. PiRamesses was strong during the 66 years of Ramesses s rule and for more than a century after his death. Then the city began to wane. Just decades later, its monu
17、ments (纪念碑) and temples were destroyed. Abandoned and forgotten, PiRamesses has been buried in the desert sand for thousands of years.Today nothing of the citys splendid past can be found at the surface. However, its monumental remains have been identified through modern technologies. The findings a
18、re exciting, but the archaeologists think there should be more. They are planning to make a further exploration in the area in the next season, hoping to find out a little more about the footprints and the city.语篇解读：考古学家们在埃及古城比兰赛发现了神秘的古代埃及小孩的脚印，并由此揭开了这座古城神秘的面纱。5What can we know about the footprints
19、from the first two paragraphs?AThe footprints were discovered by a farmer.BThe footprints belong to some royal kids.CAll the footprints come from the same person.DPeople still dont know why the footprints existed.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Moreover, the reason for the footprints presence remains a mystery.”
20、可知，人们还不知道这些脚印出现的原因。6What does the underlined word “wane” in Paragraph 3 mean?ABecome stronger.BBecome weaker and smaller.CCome into existence.DGain much popularity.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“Just decades later, its monuments (纪念碑) and temples were destroyed.”可推断出wane在此处意为“衰退，衰弱”。7What is the passage mainly
21、about?AHow the footprints were discovered.BWhy PiRamesses disappeared.CThe development process of Egypt.DThe findings of an exploration in Egypt.解析：选D主旨大意题。根据第一段内容及文章大意可知，本文主要讲述了考古学家们在埃及的一次考古发现。CGeorgina, known as Georgie, will turn 16 later this week and organized the party with two friends.Her mot
22、her said they had originally looked at the option of booking a nightclub, but decided the 1,000 fee was too steep. She said, “It seemed that realistically the only place Georgina could have her party was at home.”Georgie Hobdays parents had grownups to be in charge, a proper guest list, and a ban on
23、 alcohol. So they thought they had her 16th birthday party under control.Unfortunately, it was advertised on Facebook.Around 400 uninvited guests stormed into the familys townhouse in Brighton on Saturday and gatecrashed (擅自参加) the event.They violently forced their way past the adults on duty, break
24、ing light bulbs, knocking over plants and tearing up the garden.Twelve police cars had to be called in to send them on their way.The troublemakers were the Facebook Republican Army, a group who look for teenage parties to crash through social networking sites.Yesterday Georgies mother was very annoy
25、ed, who said to the newspaper reporter, “It was an absolute horror show.The garden has been ruined by the teenagers and the grass is just mud.Ill never have a party for my daughter here again.I think Facebook is a major cause, as well as texting.”A gatecrasher said this is just the kind of party the
26、y like to gatecrash. Theyre in their late teens and early 20s and they are quite intimidating.When they turn up at a teenage party they know that no one will dare to say anything to them so they can do what they want.Once theyve found a party they put the word out through texts and news spreads fast
27、.A Sussex police spokesman said, “There was a sea of people, and it was hard to move, which was a major safety problem that required a lot of police time and resources.” Mrs Meli added, “I do understand at that age they have nowhere to go because they couldnt go to clubs.But invading (蜂拥而入) someone
28、elses party and wasting police time and money is not the answer.Something must be done to educate and guide the teenagers bad behaviors.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。即将16岁的Georgie在家里举办了生日聚会，但“脸书共和军”在她生日当天不请自来，不仅破坏了她的生日聚会，而且把她家弄得乱七八糟。8What made Georgies parents give up holding the party at a nightclub?AThe high cos
29、t. BThe limited time.CThe safety problem. DThe noisy atmosphere.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Her mother said they had originally looked at the option of booking a nightclub, but decided the 1,000 fee was too steep.”可知，Georgie的父母原打算预订一家夜总会为她举办16岁生日聚会，但是他们觉得1 000英镑的费用太贵，最终决定在家里给她举办生日聚会。故选A。9What can we know abo
30、ut Georgies mother?AShe arranged the party with Georgie.BShe has disadvantaged backgrounds.CShe regretted holding the party at home.DShe throws a birthday party for Georgie yearly.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第四段中的“It was an absolute horror show.The garden has been ruined by the teenagers and the grass is just mud.
31、Ill never have a party for my daughter here again.”可知，Georgie的妈妈认为这完全是个恐怖秀，她再也不在家里为女儿举办聚会了。由此可推知，Georgie的妈妈很后悔在家里为女儿举办生日聚会。故选C。10What does the underlined word “intimidating” in Paragraph 5 mean?AAmbitious. BFrightening.CThoughtless. DCurious.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的句子可知，参加聚会的不速之客认为当他们出现在青少年的聚会上时，这些青少年不敢对
32、他们说什么，于是他们就可以为所欲为。由此可推断画线词的意思为“可怕的，令人害怕的”，与frightening的意思相近。故选B。11Whats Mrs Melis attitude towards the Facebook Republican Army?AConcerned. BSupportive.CDoubtful. DNegative.解析：选D观点态度题。根据最后一段的“But invading (蜂拥而入) someone elses party and wasting police time and money is not the answer.”可知，Georgie的妈妈认为
33、“脸书共和军”闯入别人的聚会的行为是在浪费警方的时间和金钱，是不可取的。由此可知，她对“脸书共和军”持否定的态度。故选D。tips 利用but/however巧解阅读理解题通过研究近几年高考阅读理解试题，我们不难发现but和however的重现率较高，几乎每年高考阅读理解都有一些题目的答案与这两个词有关，故应高度重视这两个词，特别是其后的内容。表示转折的but和however有很强的意义强调功能，对我们判断上下文文意、推断作者态度、猜测人物心理、理清文章层次都具有举足轻重的作用。but和however在文中通常有以下几种作用：引出作者的观点，反驳but前面的观点(普遍观点)；通过对比引出相反或相对的信息；表明作者的态度或提出作者的建议。例如上文C篇阅读中第11小题，本题为观点态度题。定位文章最后一段的“But invading (蜂拥而入) someone elses party and wasting police time and money is not the answer.”，由but后的内容可知，Georgie的妈妈认为“脸书共和军”闯入别人的聚会的行为是在浪费警方的时间和金钱，是不可取的。即她对“脸书共和军”持否定的态度。