1、选择性必修第二册Unit 4阅读题组练速度.阅读AFlorida Theme Parks and Amusement ParksFun Spot America (Two locations:Orlando and Kissimmee)The two small amusement parks offer two great wooden roller coasters:White Lightning and Mine Blower.They also feature lots of spinning (快速旋转) rides,one of the worlds tallest skycoas
2、ters,go-karts,and other attractions.For 2021,the Orlando Fun Spot America is debuting Sky Hawk,a 90-foot-tall swing ride.Discovery Cove (Orlando)SeaWorld Orlandos sister attraction lets guests get up close and personal with dolphins and other animals for a unique theme park experience.Its somewhat e
3、xpensive admission price includes all attractions,the swim-with-dolphins experience,meals,and a 14-day pass to either SeaWorld Orlando,Busch Gardens Tampa,or Aquatica Water Park.Disneys Hollywood Studios (Lake Buena Vista)The smallest of the four Walt Disney World Parks,with the Twilight Zone Tower
4、of Terror and the Rock n Roller Coaster,Disneys Hollywood Studios is home to Disney Worlds most thrill-packed rides.Two of its more recent additions,Toy Story Land and,especially,Star Wars:Galaxys Edge,have made Disneys Hollywood Studios much more popular.Legoland Florida (Winter Haven)The delightfu
5、l Lego-themed park is designed for the 12-and-under set.Among the best things to do at Legoland Florida are Lego Ninjago the Ride,Miniland USA,the funny Lego Movie 4D,and the lovely Cypress Gardens,which is an ode to the park that once stood on the site.For 2021,the park introduced a new 4D movie,Jo
6、urney to Mythica.1.What can visitors do in Discovery Cove?A.Watch a 4D movie.B.Get close to dolphins.C.Visit Toy Story Land.D.Experience a swing ride.2.Where is the smallest Walt Disney World Park?A.In Kissimmee.B.In Orlando.C.In Lake Buena Vista.D.In Winter Haven.3.Which park is specially built for
7、 children?A.Fun Spot America.B.Discovery Cove.C.Disneys Hollywood Studios.D.Legoland Florida.BI frowned at myself in the dressing-room mirror.I was wearing white tights,a white leotard,and a white swim cap that hid most of my hair.I was one of the 10 snowflakes in my dance schools Winter Wonderland
8、show.“Grandma,I really dont feel like being in the show,” I said.Grandma Lani looked up from what she was sewing.“Why,moopuna?” Moopuna means “grandchild” in Hawaiian.Grandma Lani has always lived in Hawaii.“You love to dance.” I used to love to dance.Then Ms.Tuttle gave the part of the Snow Queen t
9、o Christine Abrams.Christine got to wear a blue leotard and a feathery skirt that drifted out like a cloud every time she twirled.And she got to do a dance onstage all by herself.The snowflakes just had to run and spin to look like a snowstorm.I sighed.“I dont like our dance.And no one would notice
10、if I wasnt there.There are so many of us.” “I would notice.So would your parents.”As Christine walked toward us,Grandma paused and smiled at her.“What a beautiful costume!” Christine glided away,her skirt waving behind her.I hung my head.Grandma took my hand.“Whats bothering my Avery?” “And you wont
11、 be able to tell me apart from the other snowflakes,” I whispered.Grandma was about to speak.Then something outside the window caught her eye.She grabbed my hand and my coat and pulled me out of the dressing room and through the doors to the outside.It was snowing.Grandma held her breath and I sudde
12、nly thought of something.“Grandma,have you ever seen snow before?” “No,moopuna.In Hawaii,it snows only on the very tops of mountains.”I had seen snow lots of times,but now I tried to see it differently.Like it was new.I saw snowflakes twisting through the air in different directions,sparkling and sh
13、ining at us.So many snowflakes coming together to create something magical.“Aloha,” Grandma whispered to the sky.Aloha can mean many things,including “love,” “hello,” and “good-bye.” “I dont know when Ill see something like that again.” “I do,” I said.I took Grandma Lanis hand and pulled her back in
14、side.When the stage lights came up and the music started,I spun and ran with all of the other snowflakes.I didnt care if Grandma Lani could see me.I was helping her see a snowstorm.4.What is the part the granddaughter played in the dance?A.The Snow Queen.B.A snowflake.C.A snowstorm.D.A granddaughter
15、.5.What can we learn from the text?A.She lived with her parents and grandma.B.Grandma would like to see snow again.C.It doesnt snow at all where Grandma lived.D.Her parents didnt come to the show.6.Why did the granddaughter feel like being in the show at last?A.She loved to dance very much.B.She bec
16、ame more important in it.C.She intended to show her talent.D.She meant to please her grandma.7.Which of the following words best describes the granddaughter?A.Selfish.B.Childish.C.Caring.D.Emotional.CThe team,led by Michael T.Tolley,a professor of mechanical engineering at the Jacobs School of Engin
17、eering at UC San Diego,details its findings in the Feb.17,2021 issue of the journal Science Robotics.“This work represents a fundamental yet significant step towards fully-autonomous,electronics-free walking robots,” said Dylan Drotman,a PhD student in Tolleys research group and the papers first aut
18、hor.Applications include low-cost robots for entertainment,such as toys,and robots that can operate in environments where electronics cannot function,such as MRI machines.Soft robots are of particular interest because they easily adapt to their environment and operate safely near humans.Most soft ro
19、bots are powered by air and are controlled by electronic circuits.But this approach requires complex components like circuit boards,valves (阀门) and pumpsoften outside the robots body.These components,which make up the robots brain and nervous system,are typically large and expensive.By contrast,the
20、UC San Diego robot is controlled by a lightweight,low-cost system of air-powered circuits,made up of tubes and soft valves,on board the robot itself.The robot can walk on command or in response to signals it senses from the environment.“With our approach,you could make a very complex robotic brain,”
21、 said Tolley,the studys senior author.“Our focus here was to make the simplest air-powered nervous system needed to control walking.”In the future,researchers want to improve the robots ways to walk so it can walk on natural fields and uneven surfaces.This would allow the robot to navigate over a va
22、riety of obstacles (障碍).This would require a more complicated network of sensors and as a result a more complex air-powered system.The team will also look at how the technology could be used to create robots,which are in part controlled by air-powered circuits for some functions,such as walking.8.Wh
23、at is the achievement of the teams study?A.Their robots can walk a huge step.B.Their robots work following commands.C.Their study gets their electronics for free.D.They find a new technique in walking robots.9.What can the teams robots be applied to from the passage?A.Toy companies products.B.Enviro
24、nmental protection.C.Human safety.D.Factories without workers.10.What will the researchers probably do?A.Change the way of power.B.Help robots walk as humans.C.Improve robots to avoid obstacles.D.Build a network to control robots.11.What is the passage mainly talking about?A.The introduction to elec
25、tronics-free walking robots.B.The functions of newly-developed robots.C.The applications of soft walking robots.D.The ways to improve traditional robots.DIn the past few decades,great progress has been made in the field of space exploration,which has enabled mankind to have a deeper understanding of
26、 the solar system,our place in it and in the universe.“We sent probes (探测仪) to every planet in the solar system.This is by far the best one,” said Clayton,vice president of Blue Origin.“Lets focus right now on protecting the Earth environment,and then well go from here.Space science and technology s
27、hould be people-centric and application-centric,and focus on improving human life.We need to have a strong footing on the Earth,and learn to solve the day-to-day problems of the society.”“Space technology can help achieve the 17 sustainable development goals to be achieved by 2030 set by the United
28、Nations.Satellite monitoring can really help with agriculture,”said Victoria,CEO of a company working on sustainable development.“Through Global Navigation Satellite System,animals movement information recorded on self-recharging devices can be transmitted to the companys server.Farmers can be alert
29、ed in real time if anomalies (反常现象) are detected.We can use it to ensure the traceability of the entire meat chain.As a result,it enables consumers to know that the beef they are eating does not come from protected areas or the cattle dont contribute to deforestation.”As early as 2007,Michael Griffi
30、n,former Administrator of NASA,put forward the concept of the “space economy” in a speech.He is very optimistic about the market prospect of commercial space and said,“According to the latest data,the global space industry could reach $1 trillion in 2040,up from $378 billion currently.I believe more
31、 business models and space activities will be created in the future to achieve the economic scale of $1 trillion.”As an entrepreneur(创业者)herself,Victoria thinks the thriving space market will bring countless opportunities for entrepreneurs.She mentioned future settlements on Mars or on the Moon.“If
32、we are going to develop a new society outside the Earth,we will need all types of applications and all types of startups.But coming back to the Earth,there are so many problems that need to be solved,and space technology can really help with that.”12.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph
33、 1 refer to?A.A successful space exploration.B.A probe sent to other planets.C.The planet people are living on now.D.The solar system people are exploring.13.In Claytons opinion,what should be the first concern about space technology?A.Providing more financial support.B.Improving peoples life on Ear
34、th.C.Sending more probes into the universe.D.The development of related technology.14.How does Victoria support her statement about satellite monitoring in Paragraph 2?A.By making reasoning.B.By providing accurate figures.C.By making comparison.D.By illustrating it from different aspects.15.What doe
35、s the text mainly talk about?A.The necessity of space exploration.B.Breakthroughs in space exploration.C.The possible application of space technology.D.Controversial issues about space technology.七选五Rules for Being the Age You AreIf you have recently entered that period of life known as middle age,t
36、he building years of your life will be over,and what you are now is pretty much what you are going to be.Soon it will be what you were.You can no longer tell yourself that you might move to Lisbon,learn Portuguese,and take up the guitar.1Do not just give people credit.2 Heres a funny thing Ive learn
37、ed:No matter how many times you hear them,the words “You are amazing,and heres why” never go out of style.Give yourself permission to be bad.You know what youre really good at?Things youve done many times before.Mastery is boredom.Unfortunately we enjoy feeling like masters.3 We keep ourselves bored
38、 to protect ourselves from feeling stupid.4 Nine times out of ten,youll be bored and go home early.But the tenth time,you will have a worthy experience to meet an interesting person.It will make up for those other wasted hours.Do that thing you want to do right now.I mean,literally,pause reading thi
39、s column,pick up the phone,and book that skydiving session.Right now.Dont put it off until you have the time to really relax and enjoy it.5 Its highly possible that you wont be able to enjoy it.I will never forgive myself for passing up a chance to go to trapeze (高空秋千,吊架) school in my late 20s.A.Alw
40、ays do it later.B.We hate feeling like fools.C.Go home as late as possible.D.Tell them exactly how fantastic they are.E.Go to the party even when you dont want to.F.That would be approximately three decades from now.G.But a set of simple rules can guide you through the rest of the way.答案：.【语篇导读】本文是一
41、篇应用文,主要介绍了美国佛罗里达州的主题公园和游乐园。1.B解析 细节理解题。根据第二节中的“SeaWorld Orlandos sister attraction lets guests get up close and personal with dolphins and other animals for a unique theme park experience.”可知,在Discovery Cove游客能够近距离接触海豚。2.C解析 细节理解题。根据第三节标题Disneys Hollywood Studios (Lake Buena Vista)和第三节第一句“The smalle
42、st of the four Walt Disney World Parks,with the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock n Roller Coaster,Disneys Hollywood Studios is home to Disney Worlds most thrill-packed rides.”可知,Disneys Hollywood Studios是四个迪士尼乐园中最小的一个,在布埃纳维斯塔湖(Lake Buena Vista)。3.D解析 细节理解题。根据最后一节中的“The delightful Lego-them
43、ed park is designed for the 12-and-under set.”,可知Legoland Florida是专门为孩子设计的。【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。作者在学校的舞蹈节目中扮演雪花,一开始作者并不想出演,在得知了奶奶想要看雪的心愿后,作者心甘情愿参与了表演。4.B解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I was one of the 10 snowflakes in my dance schools Winter Wonderland show.”可知,孙女在舞蹈中扮演雪花。5.B解析 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I dont know when Ill see s
44、omething like that again.”以及最后一段中的“I was helping her see a snowstorm.”可推知,奶奶想再看一次雪。6.D解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段“When the stage lights came up and the music started,I spun and ran with all of the other snowflakes.I didnt care if Grandma Lani could see me.I was helping her see a snowstorm.”可知,孙女最后想要参加演出是因为她想让她奶
45、奶高兴。7.C解析 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Grandma,I really dont feel like being in the show,I said.”以及最后一段“When the stage lights came up and the music started,I spun and ran with all of the other snowflakes.I didnt care if Grandma Lani could see me.I was helping her see a snowstorm.”可推知,孙女一开始不想表演这个节目,在听了奶奶想要看雪的心愿后愿意进
46、行表演,即孙女关心他人。【语篇导读】本文是说明文。加州大学圣地亚哥分校研发的机器人由一个重量轻、成本低的空气动力电路系统控制,可应用在多种操作环境中,如玩具、核磁共振成像机器等。本文重点介绍了有关该机器人的研究发现的内容。8.D解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“details its findings in the Feb.17,2021 issue”和第二段中的“This work represents a fundamental.electronics-free walking robots”可知,研究小组发现了行走机器人的新技术,该技术代表了行走机器人迈向全自动、无电子行走的重要一步。9
47、.A解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“Applications include low-cost robots for entertainment,such as toys”可知,该技术可以用于低成本的娱乐机器人,如玩具等。据此可知,该技术可以用于玩具公司的产品。10.C解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句“In the future.walk on natural fields and uneven surfaces.obstacles(障碍)”可知,研究人员希望将来改进机器人的行走方式,以使其能够在自然场地和凹凸不平的表面上行走,这会让机器人翻越障碍物。据此可以推知,未来研究人员将改
48、进机器人以避免其撞到障碍物。11.A解析 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章第二段阐述了全文的主旨。结合下文内容可知,本文主要介绍了行走机器人的新技术及其应用。【破解长难句】Applications include low-cost robots for entertainment,such as toys,and robots that can operate in environments where electronics cannot function,such as MRI machines.【分析】句中that引导定语从句,修饰其前面的robots,在该从句中作主语;where引导定语
49、从句,修饰先行词environments。【译文】应用包括用于娱乐的低成本机器人,如玩具,以及可以在电子设备不能工作的环境中运转的机器人,如核磁共振成像机器。【语篇导读】本文是说明文。航天技术引导人们关注地球环境,帮助实现联合国设定的到2030年要实现的17个可持续发展目标;通过全球导航卫星系统,该技术可促进农业生产;未来会有更多的商业模式和太空活动,以实现万亿美元的太空经济规模。12.C解析 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“We sent probes(探测仪)to every planet in the solar system”可知,我们向太阳系的每一颗行星都发送了探测仪。根据该段中的“Le
50、ts focus right now on protecting the Earth environment”可知,此处是说地球是迄今为止最好的一个,即this指代的是人们所居住的行星。13.B解析 细节理解题。根据第一段Clayton所说的话中的“Space science and technology.and focus on improving human life.”可知,Clayton认为,太空科学技术要坚持以人为本、以应用为中心、重点是以改善人类生活为中心。14.D解析 推理判断题。根据第二段可知,Victoria从不同方面证明了自己所说的论点。15.C解析 主旨大意题。通读全文可
51、知,文章主要介绍了航天技术的应用:帮助实现联合国设定的可持续发展目标;通过全球导航卫星系统帮助农业生产;未来会有更多的商业模式和太空活动,以实现万亿美元的太空经济规模。【破解长难句】In the past few decades,great progress has been made in the field of space exploration,which has enabled mankind to have a deeper understanding of the solar system,our place in it and in the universe.【分析】该句为主从
52、复合句。句中which引导非限制性定语从句,句中enable sb to do sth 表示“使某人能够做某事”。【译文】在过去的几十年里,太空探索取得了巨大的进展。这些进展使人类对太阳系、我们在太阳系和宇宙中的位置有了更深刻的认识。.【语篇导读】本文是说明文,介绍了四条适用于中年年龄的规则,包括不要只是单纯地赞扬别人,做你现在就想做的事等。1.G解析 由空处所在位置可知,空处承上启下。下文列举了几条规则,与G项中的“a set of simple rules”相呼应,代入G项,符合语境。2.D解析 本段主旨句表述不要只是单纯地赞扬别人,与选项D“精确地告诉他们他们有多棒”相呼应。3.B解析 空前一句指出不幸的是,我们总是喜欢成为大师,与选项B“我们不喜欢成为愚者”相呼应,同时空后的“protect ourselves from feeling stupid”也是提示。4.E解析 此空为段首句,结合文章结构可知,空处作本段的主旨句。本段主要讲了多次去聚会后总有一次会有收获。5.F解析 此空为过渡句,空前一句表述不要把你想做的事情推迟到你有时间真正放松和享受它的时候才去做,而空后一句表述极有可能你就不再能享受它,F项中的That指代上文中的the time,F项意为“这个时间大约会是从现在起三十年以后”,符合语境,承接上下文。