江苏专版2023_2024学年新教材高中英语Unit1Themassmedia素养培优练二牛津译林版选择性必修第二册

素养培优练（二）

Ⅰ.听力

第一节

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the weather like now?

A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.

2. Who is likely to be the man's teammate?

A. Bonnie. B. Amy. C. Alan.

3. When will the man probably get up tomorrow?

A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 5:30 a.m. C. At 5:00 a.m.

4. How will the speakers go to the cinema?

A. By underground. B. By car. C. By bus.

5. How does the woman feel?

A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Sorry.

第二节

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman end up buying?

A. A pineapple. B. A hat. C. A scarf.

7. How much should the woman pay?

A. $5. B. $20. C. $25.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. Where did the man want to go when he was young?

A. Tibet. B. Hong Kong. C. Hawaii.

9. Which of the following has the woman never done before?

A. Surfing. B. Seeing dolphins. C. Hiking.

10. What are the speakers going to do first when they arrive?

A. Have a big meal. B. Check in at the hotel. C. Surf in the ocean.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Why does the man drink coffee?

A. It tastes good. B. It can refresh him. C. It helps to lose weight.

12. When does the man usually drink coffee?

A. At breakfast. B. 4 hours after waking up. C. 2 hours after lunch.

13. To whom is the man probably talking?

A. A specialist. B. His co-worker. C. A cafe assistant.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. What does the woman complain about?

A. The after-sales service. B. The quality of the product. C. The price of the product.

15. When did the woman call the shop?

A. Last Saturday. B. Last Sunday. C. This Saturday.

16. Where did the woman purchase the product?

A. In Central Square. B. In Starry Square. C. In Greenland Square.

17. What will the man do next?

A. Check the quality of the product.

B. Give a discount on the product.

C. Upgrade the woman's membership.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. Where did the researchers carry out the study?

A. In the UK. B. In Germany. C. In Singapore.

19. What did the participants do to test their physical abilities?

A. They stood up from a chair.

B. They washed the windows.

C. They dusted the windows.

20. What was Gill Livingston's attitude towards the study?

A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Ambiguous.

Ⅱ.七选五

The word “art” usually brings to mind images of white-walled galleries, abstract paintings costing millions of dollars, far removed from our everyday experience.     1   

The Internet has changed the idea that art appreciation is only for the noble.     2     You can even visit several museums around the world using virtual reality headsets, without leaving your home.

    3     Art has always been a vehicle for self-expression, but social media have made it much easier to share amateur work with the whole world. Where an amateur artist or musician might once have shared their work with a circle of friends and family, they can now sell their work to anyone in the world.

“A picture is worth a thousand words” is the motto of data visualization enthusiasts. The amount of information available today can be overwhelming, so some statisticians（数据分析师） made it their mission to present this mass of data using infographics that are easy for the public to understand.     4     Of course, graphs can be abused to mislead the audience, so we need to take care to interpret them the right way.

Another way that art facilitates education is by helping us to conceptualize things that are invisible to the naked eye.     5     Likewise, the mind-bending concepts in physics such as black holes can be better understood with the help of illustrators who have backgrounds in both art and science.

A.Many social media platforms help teach the public art.

B.Yet art is indeed closer than many would believe it to be nowadays.

C.As most of our environment is man-made, everything in it contains art.

D.Netizens are not only consumers of art but creators and participants, too.

E.Biology students would find videos such as “The inner Life of the Cell” helpful.

F.They present information in visually appealing ways instead of using dry numbers.

G.It has enabled more people than ever to have access to visual art and music of all types.

Ⅲ.写作

随着信息技术的飞速发展，QQ、微博、微信、抖音等媒体平台得以普遍使用和推广。假如你是李华，请你就它们的优缺点，写一篇英语短文，参加你校英语社团组织的主题为“How to use social media platforms wisely”的征文比赛。

注意: 1.词数80左右；

2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。

With the advancement of information technology, many social media platforms, such as QQ and WeChat,_______________________________________________

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Ⅳ.读后续写

[2022·湖南怀化期中统考]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。

“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the baby was lying in her arms, she moved the fold of cloth gently to look upon his tiny face. Dumbfounded（目瞪口呆的）, she held her breath and tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. The doctor turned his head quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. However, time proved that the baby's hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was a pity.

One day, when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mother's arms, he cried out bitterly and told his mum in a choked voice, “A boy, a big boy...called me a freak（怪人）.” The mother sighed, knowing that his life was to be full of endless unfortunate heartbreaks.

Though the misfortune happened to him, he grew up into a handsome boy. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for the ears. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. Yet he felt ashamed when he communicated with others. “But you might communicate with other young people,” his mother blamed him, with a kindness in her heart.

The boy's father talked with the family doctor about his ears. “Could nothing be done?” the father asked. “I believe we could transplant on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated,” the doctor replied. From then on, the search for a person, who was willing to make such a sacrifice, began.

How time flew! Two years went by. One day, the father said to the son, “You're going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have found someone who will donate the ears you need. But remember it's a secret.”

注意: 续写词数应为150左右。

The operation was a great success, and a new person appeared.___________

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He stood with his father over his mother's casket（灵柩）.________________

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素养培优练（二）

Ⅰ.听力

第一节

1. C

[解析]M:It will rain in the afternoon according to the weather forecast.

W:But the sun is shining brightly now and I can't even see any clouds.

2. A

[解析]M:Amy, are you willing to finish the group work with me?

W:I'm sorry. I've already decided to work with Alan. You can talk to Bonnie. She speaks fluent English.

M:All right. I'll have a try.

3. C

[解析]M:Hi, this is Bill Robinson in Room 204.I have an 8:30 a.m. flight to catch. So I want a wake-up call at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow please. Wait, how far is the airport from here?

W:Okay, let me see... Probably half an hour's drive.

M:All right. There is plenty of time.

4. A

[解析]M:How shall we go to the cinema, by bus or by car?

W:Neither. Let's take the subway. At least there won't be a traffic jam.

5. B

[解析]M:Diana, I really want to say sorry to you.

W:For what?

M:I broke your glasses yesterday.

W:Oh, really? I didn't even know it.

第二节

6. B

7. B

[解析]W:Good morning. Do you have pineapples?

M:Pineapples? Are you serious? This is not a fruit shop but a gift shop.

W:I'm sorry I didn't make myself clear. I meant to ask if there is anything here that has a pineapple pattern on it, like a scarf.

M:Let me have a look. Here! ⑥There is a hat with a pineapple pattern. Do you like it?

W:⑥ ⑦Yes. How much is this one, please?

M:⑦$25, I can take $5 off.

W:⑥ ⑦Okay. I'll take it. Thank you.

8. C

9. B

10. A

[解析]M:⑧We're going to Hawaii! It's a place I dreamed of visiting when I was a kid.

W:When I was a kid, I wanted to go to Tibet and Hong Kong. And I went to these places last year. What are you looking forward to doing in Hawaii?

M:I want to go surfing.

W:Surfing? Are you sure you can do that?

M:No. But I'd like to give it a go. Is there anything you'd like to do?

W:I'd like to try all kinds of local food and go hiking in Diamond Head. ⑨But watching dolphins is the thing I'd like to do most because that's the only one I have never done before.

M:Okay. ⑩The first thing we'll do in Hawaii is to have a big meal at the local restaurant. Then we will go to the hotel to check in. After that, we can go hiking in Diamond Head. And on the next day, we'll go and see the dolphins and at last we'll surf in the vast ocean!

W:⑩That sounds awesome! I can't wait.

11. B

12. A

13. B

[解析]W:Hey, Chris.⑬I've noticed you come here a lot to make coffee. You seem to quite like coffee.

M:No. Actually, I think it tastes bitter. ⑪I'm just sleepy and need some coffee.

W:Coffee has many benefits. I used to drink coffee to lose weight, but now I prefer tea.

M:That's also a good choice. ⑫I normally have coffee for my breakfast, but today I'm very sleepy after lunch, so I'm making myself a cup of coffee.

W:Some specialists said the best time to drink coffee is within 2-4 hours of waking up, when it's best for one's health.

M:Really? I didn't know that.

W:Yeah. ⑬My tea is ready. I'm going back to work.

M:Alright.

14. A

15. B

16. B

17. C

[解析]M:Good afternoon, this is Jason Doyle. Is there anything I can do to help you?

W:⑭I am calling to complain about your after-sales service.

M:Madam, what exactly is the problem?

W:⑮I bought a shirt from your shop last Saturday. When I got home, I realized it was not the right size. I wanted size XL, but I got size L.

M:I see. And then?

W:⑮I called the shop the next morning. And one of your staff said it would be dealt with later. Now a week has passed and the matter has not been settled yet.

M:I am really sorry. Do you remember which shop you bought your clothes from?

W:A retail outlet in the city center.

M:Is it in Central Square or in Greenland Square?

W:⑯Neither, it is in Starry Square.

M:I am really sorry for our staff's mistake. Please send the item back to our head office and we will immediately replace it with a right one.

W:That is exactly what I want.

M:⑰In addition, I will upgrade your membership for free. That way you can get a 40% discount next time.

W:That would be perfect.

18. C

19. A

20. B

[解析]M:⑱A Singapore-based team of researchers said regular physical activity “improves physical and mental health, reduces the risks and effects of diseases, and reduces falls, dependency and death rate among older adults”.

⑱ ⑲The team chose old people from the town of Yishun in Singapore, and asked them to complete cognitive function tests as well as activities to assess their physical abilities, such as standing up from a chair as quickly as they could. Participants were also quizzed on their levels of physical activity, and the team said that household might seem a drag, but tasks like dusting and washing the windows might help adults to stay healthy at an old age. ⑳However, Gill Livingston, a professor at University College London, who was not involved in the work, said the study was interesting but had little meaning as people who are not so well may be expected to do less housework.

Ⅱ.七选五

1. B

[解析]上句说明艺术需要花费大量的金钱，与我们相去甚远。下段第一句互联网改变了只有贵族才能欣赏艺术的观念，说明互联网的出现使得艺术与我们更为接近，B项“然而，艺术确实比许多人现在所认为的更为接近人们”承上启下。

2. G

[解析]上句和下句都在讲互联网的出现使得艺术与我们更为接近，G项“它使更多的人比以往任何时候都有机会接触视觉艺术和各种类型的音乐”承接上下文，讲互联网给艺术与人之间的关系带来的好处。

3. D

[解析]下面两句说明网民也有可能是艺术的消费者和创作者，D项中的creators and participants呼应下文内容。

4. F

[解析]上句说明图片的方式更能使得人们理解接受，F项进一步说明他们用视觉上更具吸引力的形式呈现信息。

5. E

[解析]上句说明艺术能帮助我们理解难以理解的事物。E项与下句所讲的物理学黑洞的例子，都是艺术能帮助我们理解难以理解的事物的具体说明。

【语篇导读】本文主要说明艺术离我们的生活很近，并且能够带来很大的价值。

Ⅲ.写作

参考范文

With the advancement of information technology, many social media platforms, such as QQ and WeChat, are becoming increasingly popular in China. However, it is vital for us to use them wisely.

These platforms make it more convenient for users to shop, work and entertain in cyberspace. But we may become addicted to it, wasting money and time. For another, online platforms are like a double-edged sword. While they get us informed instantly, they are also flooded with misinformation and twisted messages, which mislead our opinion about the real world. Last but not least, cyber criminals are likely to take advantage of the footprints we have left on the platforms to commit crimes.

Therefore, keep aware of their drawbacks and potential dangers when we enjoy the platforms' convenience and benefits.

Ⅳ.读后续写

参考范文

The operation was a great success, and a new person appeared. Standing in front of the mirror, he touched his new ears gently for the first time after the recovery. He felt he was full of confidence and strength. His talents blossomed into genius. School and college became a series of successes. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? I could never do enough for him or her.”“I do not believe you could,” said the father,“but the agreement was that you are not to know...not yet.” The years kept their secret, but the day did come.

He stood with his father over his mother's casket（灵柩）. His mother lay peacefully. Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to show that the mother had no outer ears. “Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut，” his father whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they?” The night wind outside howling ruthlessly, a sense of extreme grief crept upon him. A sea of moments he spent with his mother flashed through his mind. He held mum tightly, tears crazily rolling down without control. “All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother.”