2023年新教材高考英语一轮复习Unit1阅读理解题组__练速度含解析外研版选择性必修第三册

Unit1阅读理解题组——练速度

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

Chinese food is considered to be the biggest cultural exchange between China and other countries.The following dishes are each special in their own way.

PekingDuck

This famous dish can be found at restaurants all around Beijing.High class restaurants take this dish so seriously that some even have their own duck farms and use only a special kind of duck for their specific Peking Duck dish.Peking Duck is famous for its thin skin,and its delicious meat,which is highly popular among all foreigners,including foreign celebrities and leaders.

WonTonSoup

Won Ton Soup,called “Hun Dun” in Chinese,is a highly welcoming dish in China.Since China is a country of many nationalities and different cultures,each region has their own shapes for won tons.Won tons are usually boiled and served in soup,but they can also be deep-fried.

Dumplings

During the Spring Festival,Chinese families will get together and have dumpling parties.It is said that the dish was invented by Zhang Zhongjing,one of the finest Chinese physicians in history.Dumplings have a 1,800-year-long history,which is why it is one of the most popular traditional foods in China and extremely popular in Western countries.They may be cooked by boiling,steaming,simmering,frying or baking.

Egg-friedRice

Firstly from China’s ancient western regions,egg-fried rice has now become part of Chinese people’s daily food.Famous for its pleasant smells,soft taste and handsome appearance,one can easily find this popular dish anywhere in China,from high class hotels to family-run restaurants on the street.While it is fairly easy to make,there are some points that should be kept in mind:use left-over rice rather than newly cooked rice for better taste.Additionally,before frying,the rice should be churned up.

1.Which of the following has its own farm?

A.Restaurants serving Won Ton Soup.

B.Restaurants serving Peking Duck.

C.Restaurants serving dumplings.

D.Restaurants serving egg-fried rice.

2.What makes dumplings so popular in China and Western countries?

A.The long history.

B.The different shapes.

C.The special taste.

D.The unique style of cooking.

3.What can we learn about egg-fried rice?

A.It tastes better if cooked with newly made rice.

B.It first appeared in the northern part of China.

C.It is served in restaurants of different classes.

D.It was invented by an ancient Chinese physician.

B

Guanmei,a 65-year-old woman of the Dong ethnic group,is the inheritor of the Grand Song of Dong (侗族大歌),a national intangible cultural heritage in China.Her hometown Zaidai Village in Guizhou,southwestern China,is home to the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group.

The Grand Song of Dong dates from more than 2,500 years ago.The way Dong singers use their vocal cords (声带) is different from how formally trained singers do.It is a folk chorus with multi-parts,no conductor,and no accompaniment.Organically growing from their natural surroundings,it is recognized internationally as “the sound of Nature”.

Before the Dong people had a writing system in 1958,the Dong culture,their history and stories were all recorded by means of songs.As a Dong saying goes,“Rice feeds the body and songs enrich the soul.”The Dong people sing right from their childhood.While not singing,they all work in their rice field.

Guanmei has been singing the Grand Song of Dong all her life,making her a famous singing teacher in her hometown and nearby areas.“The songs are our means of passing on wisdom,knowledge and life experiences to others.I will not exist in this world 100 years later,but Grand songs will.I’m honored to do this job,” Guanmei said.

Kind-hearted,Guanmei has been volunteering to teach the Grand Song of Dong to the Dong children for over 30 years.Now she has more than 300 students.Guanmei is pleased to see the village children come to her house willingly when they have free time.

“Nowadays,more and more young people leave the village and settle in cities.Decades later,the Dong children out of the village might know nothing about Grand songs.We should do something just now.It’s our mission.What is once lost might be lost forever,” added Guanmei.

4.What makes the Grand Song of Dong known as “the sound of Nature”?

A.The outstanding conductor.

B.The special musical instrument.

C.The attractive natural environment.

D.The inspiration from nature.

5.What can we know about the Dong ethnic culture?

A.The Dong singers are professionals.

B.The Dong culture before 1958 has been largely lost.

C.Singing is of vital importance to the Dong people.

D.They have a written language with a history of over 2,500 years.

6.How does Guanmei feel about the future of Grand songs?

A.Concerned. B.Sympathetic.

C.Optimistic. D.Satisfied.

7.What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the passage?

A.To call on young people to return to the Dong village.

B.To guide the Dong children to learn the Grand Song of Dong.

C.To show a woman’s efforts to keep the Dong culture alive.

D.To instruct people to appreciate the Grand Song of Dong.

C

They say everything is bigger in Texas.While that may be true,some of the best things in Texas are quite small.Case in point:tiny Mount Vernon,a town of just under 3,000 people.But if you do come across Mount Vernon,you might just get an intention to stay.That happens a lot around here,and it’s worth noting how remarkable that is.

Tom Wilkinson was born in Mount Vernon 87 years ago and moved back after he retired from his career as a college English professor in Dallas.Like many of his neighbors,Wilkinson can track his ancestors back to the pioneers who settled here in the 1870s.And like many,he values the simple life you can’t easily find in big cities.“People are still polite.They hold the door open for you,” he says.“We grow strong roots here!”

Preserving and honoring the past has been key to helping Mount Vernon survive.The residents have restored and reopened some of the empty stores,including the old barbershop,built more than 100 years ago.An old general store was turned into a combination space.Wander in on any given day and you might find a book club discussion,a Coffee Ladies meet-up,or a work session for the local genealogy(家谱) group among the tables of people chatting over cups of coffee and plates of food.

Mount Vernon has the kind of big hearts you tend to find in a small town.For instance,when a local policeman was diagnosed with cancer last year,ten-year-old Lola McKellar set up a lemonade stand to raise money for his treatments.In 2015,when a 350-year flood sent water rushing into local homes,an army of volunteers showed up to get a wheelchair-bound neighbor and his wife to higher ground,and then came back to help rebuild.

8.What does the author think of Mount Vernon?

A.Remote. B.Wealthy.

C.Primitive. D.Attractive.

9.Why did Tom Wilkinson come back to Mount Vernon?

A.He preferred the simple and natural life.

B.He could continue his language teaching.

C.He could live together with his ancestors.

D.He could meet more neighbors of his age.

10.What can we infer about people’s way of life in Mount Vernon from Paragraph 3?

A.It is in danger of extinction.

B.It is quickly changing over time.

C.It is conservative but harmonious.

D.It is being disturbed by the outside world.

11.What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The history of Mount Vernon.

B.The humanity of Mount Vernon.

C.The volunteers of Mount Vernon.

D.The reconstruction of Mount Vernon.

D

If a president,a philosopher,and one of the best-selling writers credited the same secret for their success,would you try to follow it too?What if the secret was something you already knew how to do?In fact,you probably do it every day.Here’s what Friedrich Nietzsche wrote:“It is only ideas gained from walking that have any worth.” Thomas Jefferson:“Walking is the best possible exercise.” Charles Dickens:“If I could not walk far and fast,I think I should just explode and die.”

Researchers have found quite a lot of connections between walking and producing ideas.A Stanford University study found that participants were 81 percent more creative when walking as opposed to sitting.According to the study,walking outside—compared with on a treadmill(跑步机)—produces the most novel and highest-quality ideas.

The movement aspect of walking is obviously key.Our creative thinking is generated by physical movement,which is exactly why walking—with your dog,a friend,or alone—feeds creative thinking.

The scenery is almost as important as the sweat.Breaking your routine with a walk can be a catalyst for fresh understanding of problems or projects.Just by going outside,you are stepping out of your familiar surroundings and your comfort zone,which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities.You can walk through a tree-filled neighborhood.You can walk through a park and observe people joking or birds singing.Being inside,you’re more likely to be lifeless,which means you don’t have enough energy to wonder or create.

So instead of setting a fitness goal,why not set a creativity goal that starts with walking?Involve yourself more closely in your surroundings.Turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world,to hear conversations and natural sounds,and to notice the way people move and the way the sun reflects in puddle(小水坑).

12.How does the author introduce the topic?

A.By providing background.

B.By borrowing phrases from great minds.

C.By giving definition.

D.By presenting well-known examples.

13.The underlined word in Paragraph 4 means something 　　　. 

A.causing a change B.stopping progress

C.catching eyes  D.interrupting creativity

14.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Nature exploration improves fitness.

B.Walking on a treadmill brings more energy.

C.Working indoors makes people less creative.

D.Familiar surroundings encourage novel ideas.

15.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Exercise in Nature.

B.Train Your Brain.

C.Develop Your Creativity.

D.Walk for Wonder.

Ⅱ.阅读七选五

HelpingYourChildPrepareaSpeech

Public speaking doesn’t come naturally for everyone.Most people get nervous before giving a speech,and children are no exception.　1　 

Thinkaboutthesubject.The best speeches are those that attract the audience with an interesting,relevant topic.Preparation will depend on whether your child has been given a specific topic or gets to choose one.

Discussthestructureofaspeech.Your child’s assignment may vary,but in general,a speech should have an introduction,a developed and persuasive middle,and a conclusion.　2　 

Haveyourchilddraft(起草) thespeech.After you’ve chosen a theme,your child should write a rough draft of the speech.　3　 Then point out any major problems,and make suggestions for improvement. 

　4　 Your child should revise his or her speech,using your suggestions for guidance.Teach your child how important this step is:the best writers and the best public speakers all draft,revise and revise again. 

Suggestvisualaids.Your child’s speech will be clearer and more effective with a few pictures,diagrams or slides(幻灯片).Remind your child to select these visual aids carefully,choosing relevant images that will interest the audience.You can also point out,if your child is nervous,that good visual aids will take the audience’s eyes off the child.　5　 

A.Prepare note cards.

B.Later,you can check the draft.

C.Teach the importance of revision.

D.It may take a long time to write a draft.

E.They will be looking at the images instead.

F.Your child should include both facts and opinions.

G.With proper planning and preparation,you can help your child succeed.

答案：

Ⅰ.【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了具有中国特色的四种美食——北京烤鸭,馄饨,饺子和蛋炒饭。

1.B　解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“HighclassrestaurantstakethisdishsoseriouslythatsomeevenhavetheirownduckfarmsanduseonlyaspecialkindofduckfortheirspecificPekingDuckdish.”可知,提供北京烤鸭的餐厅甚至有自己的农场。

2.A　解析细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Dumplingshavea1,800-year-longhistory,whichiswhyitisoneofthemostpopulartraditionalfoodsinChinaandextremelypopularinWesterncountries.”可知,因为其悠久的历史,饺子在中国和西方国家很受欢迎。

3.C　解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Famousforitspleasantsmells,softtasteandhandsomeappearance,onecaneasilyfindthispopulardishanywhereinChina,fromhighclasshotelstofamily-runrestaurantsonthestreet.”可知,蛋炒饭在不同阶层的餐馆都有供应。

【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章展示了一位女士为保持侗族文化的活力所做的努力。

4.D　解析细节理解题。根据第二段中“Organicallygrowingfromtheirnaturalsurroundings,itisrecognizedinternationallyas‘thesoundofNature’”可知,侗族大歌是从自然环境中得到的灵感,所以被称为自然之声。

5.C　解析细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“BeforetheDongpeoplehadawritingsystemin1958,theDongculture,theirhistoryandstorieswereallrecordedbymeansofsongs.”可知,歌曲在侗族的文化中意义重大。

6.A　解析推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Decadeslater,theDongchildrenoutofthevillagemightknownothingaboutGrandsongs.Weshoulddosomethingjustnow.It’sourmission.Whatisoncelostmightbelostforever.”可知,对于侗族大歌的未来,关梅是担忧的。

7.C　解析推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Guanmei,a65-year-oldwomanoftheDongethnicgroup,istheinheritoroftheGrandSongofDong,anationalintangibleculturalheritageinChina.”以及全文内容可知,作者写这篇文章目的就是介绍一位为了侗族大歌能够得到传承而做出努力的女士,故选C项。

【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了居住在得克萨斯州MountVernon小镇的人们返璞归真的生活方式。

8.D　解析推理判断题。根据第一段中的“ButifyoudocomeacrossMountVernon,youmightjustgetanintentiontostay.”可知,作者认为MountVernon很吸引人。

9.A　解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Andlikemany,hevaluesthesimplelifeyoucan’teasilyfindinbigcities.”可知,TomWilkinson退休后回到故乡,是因为他喜欢那里的生活方式。

10.C　解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“PreservingandhonoringthepasthasbeenkeytohelpingMountVernonsurvive.”以及“...peoplechattingovercupsofcoffeeandplatesoffood.”可知,MountVernon的生活保守而和谐。

11.B　解析主旨大意题。根据最后一段的首句“MountVernonhasthekindofbigheartsyoutendtofindinasmalltown.”以及本段的两个例子可知,本段主要说明了MountVernon小镇的人情味。

【长难句分析】For instance,when a local policeman was diagnosed with cancer last year,ten-year-old Lola McKellar set up a lemonade stand to raise money for his treatments.

【分析】ten-year-oldLolaMcKellarsetup...是主句,when引导的是时间状语从句,toraisemoney...是动词不定式短语作目的状语。

【译文】例如,去年,当一名当地警察被诊断出患有癌症时,十岁的萝拉·麦凯拉设立了一个柠檬水摊,为他的治疗筹集资金。

【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了走路对于创造力的激发与思维的发散所具有的重大意义。

12.B　解析推理判断题。由第一段中“Here’swhatFriedrichNietzschewrote:‘Itisonlyideasgainedfromwalkingthathaveanyworth.’ThomasJefferson:‘Walkingisthebestpossibleexercise.’CharlesDickens:‘IfIcouldnotwalkfarandfast,IthinkIshouldjustexplodeanddie.’”这些信息可知本段引用了几位名人的话,由此推知作者通过列举名人名言介绍主题,故答案为B项。

13.A　解析词义猜测题。下文“Justbygoingoutside,...whichisnecessaryifyouwanttoopenyourmindtonewpossibilities.Youcanwalkthroughatree-filledneighborhood.Youcanwalkthroughaparkandobservepeoplejokingorbirdssinging.”这几句讲到了散步带来的好处,由此推知画线词所在句的含义为“散步是你对问题和项目产生新理解的催化剂”,A项“带来改变”符合题意,故答案为A项。

14.C　解析细节理解题。由第四段中“Beinginside,you’remorelikelytobelifeless,whichmeansyoudon’thaveenoughenergytowonderorcreate.”这一句可知,当你身处室内时,你没有精力去探索和创造,C项“在室内工作会降低人们的创造力”与文意相符,故答案为C项。

15.D　解析主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了走路对于创造力的激发与思维发散的好处,即强调“散步可以带来奇迹”,故答案为D项。

Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章就如何帮助孩子准备演讲提供了一些建议。如:考虑演讲的主题,讨论演讲的结构,打草稿等。

1.G　解析所填的句子是段尾句。根据下文的“Thinkaboutthesubject.”等几个小标题可知,所填的句子应该是承接上文并引出下文建议的句子。G项可以起到承上启下的作用。

2.F　解析本段的小标题是“讨论演讲的结构”。根据前面的“一般来说,演讲须包括介绍、展开而有说服力的中间和结论”可知,F项“你的孩子应该包括事实和看法”符合语境。

3.B　解析根据下文的“Thenpointoutanymajorproblems,andmakesuggestionsforimprovement.”可知,要想指出错误并提出改进的建议应该是在检查之后,所以选B项。

4.C　解析根据“Teachyourchildhowimportantthisstepis:thebestwritersandthebestpublicspeakersalldraft,reviseandreviseagain.”可知,打草稿,修改,然后再修改是非常重要的。C项概括了本段的内容。

5.E　解析前面提到了使用图片、图表和幻灯片等,后面是使用这些东西的好处。根据“taketheaudience’seyesoffthechild”可知,E项“他们会看图像”可以有效地承接上文。