高三英语大一轮复习24-5 Unit 4 making the news核心素养测评含解析

核心素养测评  二十四　必修5　 Unit 4　Making the news

(限时35分钟)

Ⅰ. 阅读理解

A

　　Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris,  enjoying first-class travel,  a four-course dinner and a city tour —all without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines,  which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.

Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer,  the baggage fees or busy airport terminal(航站楼)—and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Paris—all while remaining motionless in Tokyo. As well as Paris,  First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York,  Rome and Hawaii.

After boarding,  guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seat—surrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft,  for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR,  foods,  music for every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards,  alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choice—Manhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination,  guests can enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destination—all thanks to projection(投影)mapping and video.

It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation,  perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel—allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world,  all without leaving their house.

At just 4, 980 yen($46)for business class and 5, 980 yen($56)for first class—these two-hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website,  with reservations currently being taken until May 2020.

【文章大意】本文是一篇科普类文章。根据日本公司第一航空公司的说法, 描述了航空旅行的未来, 它利用虚拟现实的力量创造了梦幻般的假期。

1. What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyo to Paris?

A. It is high-flying. 　　 B. It is money-saving.

C. It is power-wasting.  D. It is time-consuming.

【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第二段Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer,  the baggage fees or busy airport terminal—and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Paris—all while remaining motionless in Tokyo. 可知, 从东京到巴黎, 我们能了解到航空旅行的未来是省钱。故选B。

2. The flight is perfect for travelers who ______.  

A. do little physical exercise

B. work under great pressure

C. desire to travel a long distance

D. have health or money troubles

【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation,  perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. 可知, 对于那些有健康或金钱问题的旅行者来说, 这趟航班是完美的。故选D。

3. What can be the best title for the text?

A. A Scientific Fantasy

B. The Power of Virtual Reality

C. Japan’s Virtual Air Travel Abroad

D. Appreciation of the Global Wonders

【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第一段Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris,  enjoying first-class travel,  a four-course dinner and a city tour—all without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines,  which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations. 可知, 本文主题是Japan’s Virtual Air Travel Abroad。故选C。

　【知识拓展】佳词积累

1. transfer vt.  & n. 转移;改变

2. privilege n. 特权

3. destination n. 目的地

4. supposedly adv. 据说

长难句分析

Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel—allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world,  all without leaving their house.

分析:本句是一个简单句。Virtual reality是句子的主语。

译文:在旅行的世界里, 虚拟现实越来越多地随时出现在任何地方——让旅行者不出家门就能欣赏世界的奇观。

　　　　　　　　　　　　B世纪金榜导学号

　　When the clock struck midnight on February 23,  my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing.  I was about to start a 10-month program organized by China’s Public Diplomacy Association.

　　During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events,  one being the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in September,  I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture,  history,  and features of this vast society.

Upon arrival,  I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing,  and met two journalists from my country who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network.  Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun,  a well-known meeting place for foreigners in Beijing.  Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China.  Indeed,  I was able to begin understanding the country through their stories.  Plus,  through those friends I expanded my circle.

　　I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers.  They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China,  as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years,  both politically and economically.

　　During my stay,  I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities.  The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh,  one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations,  located on the Red Sea in Egypt.

　　Shanghai will also last in my memory.  I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals,  but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum,  which tells the story of how Shanghai’s importance grew in the 19th century.

　　When walking in Beijing or any of the other cities I visited,  I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity,  mirroring four decades of hard work.  I recorded many aspects of my life in China.

【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。埃及的一位新闻工作者讲述了在中国执行一个为期10个月的项目任务期间, 对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。

4. Why did the writer come to China?

A. Working for Xinhua News Agency.

B. Visiting some famous cities.

C. Expanding his circle of friends.

D. Covering important events.

【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events, ”可知, 在此期间, 这个项目向非洲记者提供了更好地了解中国和报道一些重要事件的机会。所以作者前往中国的目的是报道相关的事件。故选D项。

5. What do foreigners usually do when meeting in Sanlitun?

A. Talk about their life experiences.

B. Just have a drink in a coffee shop.

C. Share stories in their own countries.

D. Participate in activities.

【解析】选A。细节理解题。由第三段中的“Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China. ”可知, 外国人聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。故选A项。

6. Which of the following is the reason for the writer’s mentioning Sharm El-Sheikh?

A. He missed his hometown.

B. It is a famous tourist destination.

C. It has something in common with Sanya.

D. It is located in Egypt.

【解析】选C。细节理解题。由第五段中的“The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm El-Sheikh. . . ”可知, 我最常去的地方是三亚, 因为它和沙姆沙伊赫很相似。所以作者提到沙姆沙伊赫的原因是因为它和三亚有一些共同之处。故选C项。

7. Which word can best describe the writer’s impression of China?

A. Dissatisfying. 　　　　　 B. Awesome.

C. Moving.   D. Horrible.

【解析】选B。推理判断题。由全文尤其是第四段“They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China,  as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years,  both politically and economically. ”可以判断出作者对中国的印象是极其好的, 充满着羡慕之情。故选B项。

　【知识拓展】佳词积累

1. relationship n. 关系

2. participate v. 参加

3. economically adv. 经济上

4. destination n. 目的地

5. distinguished adj. 卓越的;杰出的

6. illustrate vt. 解释;说明

长难句分析

They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China,  as well as the massive developments over the last 40 years,  both politically and economically.

分析:本句是一个简单句。句子主语是They, 谓语是helped。

译文:他们帮助我领略了中国古代丰富的文化和多姿多彩的历史, 以及过去40年来在政治和经济上的巨大发展。

Ⅱ. 完形填空

　　“Sara,  don’t forget your promise to me that you will mow Mrs Martin’s yard this weekend, ” said Dad.  “Don’t let me down. ”

　　Sara was the oldest child in the family,  and one of her chores was to mow their yard.  Mrs Martin,  their 　1　 neighbor,  was unable to take care of her yard in her 70s,  so Sara’s dad had 　2　 Sara for this job.  　3　 Mrs Martin’s yard was not big,  Sara knew the job would go quickly.  However,  she still disliked her dad’s 　4　.  

　　“Why didn’t you ask me first?” Sara had 　5　.  

　　“Did you ask me first when you volunteered me to be in the school festival last fall?” asked Sara’s father.

　　“Well,  no,  I didn’t ask you first, 　6　 you would have done those things anyway.  You’re always 　7　 to help. ”“I 　8　 when I can. ” Dad answered.  “Sara,  we have known Mrs Martin for a very long time.  She has often 　9　 our family.  Now we can do something for her.  　10　,  the feeling you get from helping someone makes you 　11　 who is really helping whom. ” 

　　“I don’t know,  Dad, ” said Sara.  “The only feeling I get from mowing our yard is 　12　. ” 

　　“Just you wait and see, ” said Dad.

　　After breakfast,  Sara made her way to Mrs Martin’s yard.  She was good at her job and soon had Mrs Martin’s yard looking 　13　.  Mrs Martin came outside with a big glass of orange juice and 　14　 it to her.  Sara stopped her work and 　15　 enjoyed the drink,  while Mrs Martin talked to her about all of the flowers in her yard.  Seeing the 　16　 in Mrs Martin’s eyes,  Sara began to understand how much the yard 　17　 to Mrs Martin.  

　　After finishing her drink,  Sara returned to work with a new 　18　.  A warm feeling began to 　19　 through her body.  Her dad was 　20　.  It was hard to tell who was helping whom!  

【文章大意】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章通过讲述萨拉帮助年老的邻居割院子里的草, 自己也感觉很快乐的经历, 说明了帮助别人的感觉会让你怀疑谁在真正帮助谁。

1. A. strange　　　　　　　　 B. new

C. aged  D. faithful

【解析】选C。根据was unable to take care of her yard in her 70s可知他们的邻居上了年纪。 strange奇怪的; new新的; aged年老的; faithful忠诚的, 故选C。

2. A. guided  B. volunteered

C. ordered  D. forced

【解析】选B。根据 “Did you ask me first when you volunteered me to be in the school festival last fall?” asked Sara’s father. 可知这里意思是萨拉的父亲自愿让萨拉做这份工作。 guide带领; volunteer自愿做; order命令; force强迫, 故选B。

3. A. Once  B. Since

C. Unless  D. Although

【解析】选B。根据Sara knew the job would go quickly.  可知这里意思是因为马丁太太的院子不大。once一旦; since自……以来, 因为; unless除非;although尽管, 故选B。

4. A. promise  B. argument

C. permission  D. introduction

【解析】选A。根据 “Sara,  don’t forget your promise to me that you will mow Mrs Martin’s yard this weekend, ” said Dad可知这里意思是“然而, 她仍然不喜欢父亲的许诺”。promise许诺; argument争论; permission允许; introduction介绍, 故选A。

5. A. replied  B. suggested

C. complained  D. announced

【解析】选C。根据“Why didn’t you ask me first?” 可知萨拉在抱怨。 reply回答; suggest建议; complain抱怨; announce宣布, 故选C。

6. A. but  B. so

C. or  D. for

【解析】选A。句意:是, 我没有先问你, 但是不管怎样你都会做那些事的。你总是乐于助人。 but但是; so所以; or或者; for因为, 故选A。

7. A. proud  B. willing

C. afraid  D. fortunate

【解析】选B。根据______ you would have done those things anyway.  可知这里意思是你总是乐于助人。 proud自豪的; willing乐意的; afraid害怕的; fortunate幸运的, 故选B。 

8. A. choose  B. succeed

C. hesitate  D. try

【解析】选D。句意:“我能试的时候就试。”爸爸回答道。 choose选择; succeed成功; hesitate犹豫; try尝试, 故选D。

9. A. respected  B. changed

C. protected  D. helped

【解析】选D。根据Now we can do something for her. 可知这里意思是她经常帮助我们家。 respect尊敬; change改变; protect保护; help帮助, 故选D。

10. A. Besides  B. Instead

C. Therefore  D. Otherwise

【解析】选A。句意:此外, 帮助别人的感觉会让你怀疑谁在真正帮助谁。besides此外; instead代替; therefore因此; otherwise否则, 故选A。

11. A. imagine  B. explore

C. worry  D. wonder

【解析】选D。根据文章最后一句It was hard to tell who was helping whom! 可知这里意思是此外, 帮助别人的感觉会让你怀疑谁在真正帮助谁。 imagine想象; explore探索; worry担心; wonder怀疑, 故选D。

12. A. scared  B. moved

C. tired  D. relaxed

【解析】选C。根据“Just you wait and see, ”said Dad可知这里意思是“我在院子里割草的唯一的感觉就是疲倦。”scared害怕的; moved感动的; tired疲倦的; relaxed放松的, 故选C。

13. A. tidy  B. alive

C. empty  D. messy

【解析】选A。根据She was good at her job可知这里意思是不久, 她就把马丁太太的院子收拾得整整齐齐了。 tidy整齐的; alive活着的; empty空的; messy凌乱的, 故选A。

14. A. threw  B. delivered

C. offered  D. sold

【解析】选C。根据Sara stopped her work and ______enjoyed the drink可知这里意思是马丁太太提供给她一大杯橙汁。 throw抛; deliver递送; offer提供; sell卖, 故选C。 

15. A. eagerly  B. generously

C. carefully  D. gratefully

【解析】选D。上文说马丁太太提供给她一大杯橙汁, 所以自然是Sara 感激地享用饮料。 eagerly渴望地; generously慷慨地; carefully小心地; gratefully感激地, 故选D。

16. A. determination B. peace

C. curiosity  D. joy

【解析】选D。句意:看到马丁太太眼里的喜悦, 萨拉开始明白这个院子对马丁太太意味着什么。 determination决心; peace和平; curiosity好奇; joy喜悦, 故选D。

17. A. related  B. meant

C. belonged  D. referred

【解析】选B。句意:看到马丁太太眼里的喜悦, 萨拉开始明白这个院子对马丁太太意味着什么。 relate使……有联系; mean意味;belong属于; refer提到, 故选B。

18. A. attitude  B. wisdom

C. inspiration  D. expectation

【解析】选A。根据A warm feeling began to ______through her body. 可知这里意思是喝完饮料后, 萨拉以一种新的态度回到了工作岗位。 attitude态度; wisdom智慧;inspiration灵感; expectation期待, 故选A。 

19. A. exist  B. fly

C. spread  D. break

【解析】选C。句意:一种温暖的感觉开始蔓延她的全身。 exist存在; fly飞行;spread蔓延; break打破, 故选C。

20. A. unusual  B. right

C. serious  D. helpful

【解析】选B。根据It was hard to tell who was helping whom! 可知她父亲的话是正确的。 unusual不寻常的; right正确的; serious严重的; helpful有帮助的, 故选B。

　【知识拓展】佳词积累

1. mow v.  割

2. volunteer vt. 自愿做;主动建议(告诉)

Ⅲ. 语法填空

阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

　　Zhou Shihao,  17,  from Shanghai Yichuan High School,  was shocked by the statistics he had found.  1. he was looking into the use of handheld cellphones by drivers,  he found that more than 30% of them reached for their phones on the road.

　　The teenager’s concerns led to his drafting a proposal on this issue—something 2. __________ he did together with five other schoolmates in the Mock Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference competition in the Putuo District of Shanghai.  

　　Zhou and his schoolmates were not alone.  In January,  many Shanghai youngsters,  even elementary school students,  took part in Mock CPPCC competitions 3. (hold) in their local districts and handed in proposals on issues ranging from network security and the future city to the protection of 4. __________ (tradition) culture.  

　　“The competition 5. __________ (real) encourages us students to focus on social issues and play an active role 6. taking responsibility for our country, ” said Zhang Simin,  17,  from Shanghai Nanyang High School.  

　　Kids usually finish school at 3:30.  However,  most parents work until 6:00,  7. __________ (make) it hard for them to pick kids up.  “This is a problem we’ve all been through, ” said Zhang.  

　　To help students,  Zhang’s school 8. (invite) deputies (代表) to the National People’s Congress to give students instruction.

　　“Thanks to the deputies,  we finally understand it’s not who is to blame that 9. __________ (matter),  but finding the best solution, ” said Zhang.  

　　“The competition aims to encourage a sense of citizenship among China’s post-00s generation, ” said Xia Jing,  a teacher from Shanghai Jinyuan Senior High School.  “Through this channel,  students can let their 10. (voice) be heard. ”

【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道。17岁的周世豪和许多上海年轻人一道, 参加了在他们所在地区举行的模拟政协比赛, 提交了从网络安全和未来城市到保护传统文化等问题的提案, 该比赛旨在提高中国00后的公民意识。

1. 【解析】When/While/As。考查连词。根据本句前后分句的逻辑关系可知, 此处填时间连词When/While/As。

2. 【解析】that。考查定语从句。先行词something在定语从句中作宾语, 定语从句中先行词是不定代词时引导词用that。故填that。

3. 【解析】held。考查过去分词作定语。分析句子结构可知, 该空作后置定语, 且与中心名词competitions之间为被动关系, 故填held。

4. 【解析】traditional。考查形容词。此处应用形容词形式作定语, 修饰其后的名词culture, 故用traditional。

5. 【解析】really。考查副词。此处用副词形式修饰句中谓语动词。

6. 【解析】in。考查介词搭配。play a role in 为固定短语, 意为“在……起作用”, 故填介词in。

7. 【解析】making。考查现在分词短语作伴随状语。分析句子结构可知, 此处用非谓语形式, 且该词与主句之间为主动关系, 故用making。

8. 【解析】invited。考查时态。通过分析句子结构, 该词在句中作谓语, 根据上下文可知, 用一般过去时, 故填invited。

9. 【解析】matters。考查时态和主谓一致。本句为“It is+被强调部分+that+其他”强调句型结构, 强调主语部分, 又因主语为who is to blame, 故其后的谓语动词为单数, 一般现在时, 故填matters。

10. 【解析】voices。考查名词复数。由其前的修饰语their可知, 此处应用复数形式名词, 故填voices。