高考英语一轮复习unit 12 culture shock能力提升训练含答案

  Unit 12　Culture Shock

能力提升题组训练(A)

Ⅰ.阅读

When you’re looking forward to taking a holiday in Egypt,you’re certainly not short of choices.The country has so many to see that you’ll probably not want to limit yourself to just one city.

Hurghada—A Water Sports Paradise

With 250 hotels ranking from comfortable 3-star hotels up to 5-star accommodation,the main attraction of staying here is the activities in and on the warm waters.It has become an international centre for water sports,allowing visitors to take part in surfing,sailing and deep sea fishing.The waters are also home to a huge variety of coral and fish,making it a dream spot for diving.If all that isn’t enough,Hurghada is home to some of the world’s finest underwater gardens.

Luxor—An Open Air Museum of Ancient History

For those with an interest in Egyptian history,Luxor is an excellent place to stay and is built upon the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.If you make this the base for your Egypt holiday,you’re basically staying in an open air museum!The modern city of Luxor has the ruins of Karnak.Across the Nile lie many more monuments,temples and tombs including the Valley of the Kings and the Queens.The Nile sailing is necessary for those with an interest in the country’s ancient history.

Cairo—The Capital City

Finally,of course,there’s Cairo.It’s definitely a starting point for most of Egypt holidaymakers.Cairo offers an excellent mix of culture,art,cooking and sightseeing chances.With the famous pyramids,various temples and some fascinating museums,Cairo is a fantastic choice if you can come to the city.

1.Visitors flood to Hurghada mainly because it can offer them 　　　. 

A.the funniest botanic gardens B.choices of water activities

C.a brief history of Egypt D.the mix of culture and art

2.Which of the following cities do most tourists visit first in Egypt?

A.Cairo. B.Luxor. C.Thebes. D.Hurghada.

3.This passage is most probably taken from 　　　. 

A.a historical document B.a science magazine

C.a travel guide D.a book review

语篇解读:本文讲述了几个埃及好玩的城市及它们的特色。

答案及剖析:

1.B　细节理解题。根据Hurghada—A Water Sports Paradise部分的“the main attraction of staying here is the activities in and on the warm waters”可知,这儿主要吸引人的是其水里或水上的活动。

2.A　细节理解题。根据Cairo—The Capital City部分的“It’s definitely a starting point for most of Egypt holidaymakers.”可知,Cairo是去埃及度假的大多数游客最先游览的地方。

3.C　推理判断题。根据第一段可知,本文介绍了几个埃及好玩的城市,所以应该出现在旅游指南上。

Ⅱ.七选五(2019太原第一学期高三阶段性测评)

VAR technology has been used in U.S.sports for years.Now it is fully combined with the global game of football and made its debut (首次亮相) at the 2018 World Cup.1.　　　.It is actually a team who work together to review certain decisions made by the main referee (裁判) by watching video replays. 

The VAR team support the referee from a centralized video operation room.The operators select and provide the best angles from relevant broadcast cameras plus two additional offside cameras.2.　　　.They will communicate with the referee only for clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents.The referee can delay the restart of play at any time to communicate with the VAR team.3.　　　,the referee would start an official review.Then they will make a decision based on the information received from the VAR team. 

4.　　　.Some fans believe that VAR causes too many interruptions,disrupting the flow of the game.But others just want a fair match and to see the correct call no matter what.They argue disruptions already take place as angry players crowd around a referee following a controversial decision.5.　　　.With much money put into modern football,governing bodies are now under great pressure to see that the correct decisions are made on the pitch and VAR is a sure step in that. 

A.If one team is likely to win a game

B.VAR stands for video assistant referee

C.It is hard to avoid and VAR is necessary

D.Once they decide an incident is reviewable

E.Throughout a match they are constantly checking for mistakes

F.The use of video technology is a hot topic among football watchers

G.VAR can serve to remove such scenes and get the game moving again

答案:1-5　BEDFG

Ⅲ.完形填空

I was frustrated at not being entered into the national IT competition I’d applied for.I sat in the car,lost in 　1　,chewing on my lip and staring outside. 

I went upstairs,　2　 and desperate.Grandpa’s door was open for me as usual.There,he was waiting for my 　3　 with great excitement.I stood silently,forcing a 　4　 to cover my sadness.He seemed to 　5　 me immediately,giving me a hug.I was astonished that such a 　6　 body was full of so much energy. 

Only then did my emotions start pouring out.I told him that all my 　7　 were for nothing,and that I was feeling discouraged.Grandpa smiled at me 　8　 and said,“ Don’t worry.You’re far stronger than you think.” Then he 　9　,“Life can be full of ups and downs so what we need do is to still have our hopes and 　10　,neglecting the anxiety that makes it easy to give up.” 

He 　11　 me on the shoulder,with a determined look,before saying,“Cheer up.I’m firmly 　12　 that you have the capability to succeed.” Grandpa’s encouragement soon made my sadness 　13　. 

The next day,I thought about all my problems and 　14　 a plan.Now,I believe that with a positive attitude towards failure,I’ll eventually reach my goals. 

Looking back,I realize that we should share our setbacks and progress in life with our beloved ones.As my grandpa showed,the 　15　 of our family members will benefit us forever. 

1.A.fear B.despair C.love D.need

2.A.weak B.strong C.sweet D.simple

3.A.suggestion B.comment C.discovery D.arrival

4.A.tear B.sigh C.signal D.smile

5.A.ignore B.inspect C.read D.order

6.A.fine B.fit C.thin D.healthy

7.A.offers B.efforts C.promises D.profits

8.A.generally B.gently C.suddenly D.freshly

9.A.added B.shared C.helped D.served

10.A.decisions B.respects C.desires D.pains

11.A.patted B.hit C.begged D.picked

12.A.convinced B.believed C.expected D.changed

13.A.arise B.prevent C.continue D.disappear

14.A.turned into B.came across C.cared about D.worked out

15.A.company B.gratitude C.support D.blame

语篇解读:本文通过作者与全国IT竞赛失之交臂的故事告诉我们:不要畏惧失败。应该和我们所爱的人分享生活中的挫折和进步,要相信家庭成员的支持将使我们永远受益。

答案及剖析:

1.B　根据上文可知,作者没有成功进入全国IT竞赛,此处表示作者坐在车里,沉浸在失望(despair)之中。

2.A　根据语境及空后的“and desperate”可知,此时作者上楼时是无力(weak)且绝望的。

3.D　根据上文“Grandpa’s door was open for me as usual”可知,爷爷正在等着作者的到来(arrival)。

4.D　根据该句中的“forcing”和“to cover my sadness”可知,作者应该是强颜欢笑(smile)。

5.C　根据语境可知,爷爷似乎立即理解了(read)作者的心声,给了作者一个拥抱。

6.C　根据语境可知,爷爷的拥抱让作者很惊讶,如此瘦的(thin)身体竟然这么坚强有力。此处与空后的“so much energy”形成对比。

7.B　根据语境及空后的“for nothing”可知,这里应该是说,作者觉得他的努力(efforts)都白费了。

8.B　根据空前的“smiled at me”和下文爷爷对作者说的话可知,此时爷爷是温和地(gently)笑着说。

9.A　从下文的内容可知,这里是“补充说”的意思。

10.C　根据该句中的“Life can be full of ups and downs so what we need do is to still have our hopes and 　10　”可知,这里应该选一个与“hopes”平行的词,C项“渴望,欲望”符合语境。 

11.A　根据该句中的“He 　11　 me on the shoulder”可知,爷爷拍了拍(patted)作者的肩膀。 

12.A　根据语境以及下文的“you have the capability to succeed”可知,爷爷坚信(convinced)作者有取得成功的能力。be convinced that...是固定用法,意为“相信……”。

13.D　根据上下文可知,此处是说爷爷的鼓励使作者的悲伤很快消失(disappear)了。

14.D　根据语境可知,此处是说作者制订出(worked out)了一个计划。

15.C　从爷爷对作者的鼓励可以看出,这里是指家人的支持(support)将使我们永远受益。

能力提升题组训练(B)

Ⅰ.阅读

　A　

Researchers from France and Italy discovered that Canadian parents are less strict with their children than mothers and fathers in France and Italy.

“Our most important finding was the difference between Canadians and the others,”said Professor Michel Claes,the lead author of the study.“Canadians focus on independence and negotiation.On the other hand,Italians,for example,exercise more control.We found Canadians seem to focus on negotiation in case of a conflict.”

Claes said Canada,France and Italy were selected for the study because they share important cultural and social factors.“We chose French-Canadians because they share the same language as France,and originally came from France and share certain values.Italy was included because it was considered to have similar,strong and important family values,” he explained.

The researchers examined the emotional ties between parents and their children by questioning 1,256 students aged 11 to 19.

Canadian students reported less control and more free actions,according to the study.Italian parents were stricter and French parents were somewhere in the middle.

Claes explains that the differences lie in education in Canada,France and Italy.

“North America has its own educational values,which promote individualization.Tolerance and comprehension are encouraged.Italy,on the other hand,promotes respect of authority,control,and the need for permission,” he said.

Children from all three countries described their mothers as warm and communicative.Italian and Canadian children had similar feelings about their fathers,and reported high levels of emotional ties.But French fathers were generally thought by their children to be more distant and cold.

“We were surprised by this,” Claes admitted.“It seems as though the relationships between French mothers and their children were becoming closer over time,while fathers maintain a form of distance and coldness,which is more of a source of conflict in France than in the other countries.”

1.Professor Michel Claes believes that Canada,France and Italy 　　　. 

A.have the same family spirit

B.have some similar cultural traditions

C.have experienced some similar social changes

D.have experienced similar cultural developments

2.How did the researchers carry out the study?

A.By collecting answers of parents from Canada,France and Italy.

B.By collecting answers of children from Canada,France and Italy.

C.By questioning parents and their children from Italian-Canadian families.

D.By questioning children from French-Canadian families.

3.According to Michel Claes,what mainly leads to the differences in parent-children relationships among Canada,France and Italy?

A.Educational opportunities. B.Traditional ideas.

C.Educational values. D.Historical events.

4.Which of the following is NOT a finding of the study?

A.French children have troubled relationships with their parents.

B.Canadian children have close relationships with their parents.

C.Italian children have good relationships with their parents.

D.Kids from Canada,France and Italy have closer ties with their moms.

语篇解读:文章讲述了在加拿大、法国和意大利这三个国家父母与子女的关系的差异,而产生这种差异的原因是教育观念的不同。

答案及剖析:

1.B　细节理解题。根据第三段的第一句Claes said Canada,France and Italy were selected for the study because they share important cultural and social factors.可知,之所以选择这三个国家,是因为这三个国家有相似的文化和社会因素。故选B。

2.B　细节理解题。根据第四段The researchers examined the emotional ties between parents and their children by questioning 1,256 students aged 11 to 19.可知,研究人员是通过对1 256个学生的调查询问,继而得到答案的,故选B。

3.C　细节理解题。根据第六段Claes explains that the differences lie in education in Canada,France and Italy.及第七段中的North America has its own educational values...可知,这三个国家之间的差异主要是由于教育的价值观不同而引起的,故选C。

4.A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的第一句Children from all three countries described their mothers as warm and communicative.可知,A选项的表述与此句的意思不同,表述有误,故选A。

B

(2019高三双语报30期)

As a young entrepreneur (企业家),it was easy for me to identify success as something directly related to how much money someone was making.When a person makes much money,it’s easy to assume that he or she is successful.However,I’ve noticed a major shift in how people look at success recently.

For me,it began months ago at a dinner I was lucky enough to be invited to.People present were individuals with personal net worth of hundreds of millions or even billions.One wealthy man at the table asked the question,“Do you think you are successful?” He volunteered his answers first.He explained that he was in the middle of another divorce,that he didn’t think his kids even wanted to be around him,and that his only friends were people just for business purposes.

I jumped out of my skin by his frankness.It was unbelievable that such a successful man could be so truthful about his personal life in front of so many people.But as the night progressed,more individuals in this wealthy group voiced their real struggles in other important parts of their lives.Since that night,I’ve noticed more signs and factors of success besides money.

Success—and how we traditionally define it—is changing.Being wealthy doesn’t mean you’re a model of success.There’s a clear difference between a person who’s confident in his wealth and one who is content with his life.I’ve been around people who sacrifice their family or relationships for personal gain.As I follow him,I’ve seen them experience a sense of regret.So surrounding yourself with people you admire and respect,and enjoying a happy family life are important to your life and your success.

Money will always be part of the perception (认识) of success.However,the perception is changing,thanks to the growing emphasis on the factors above.Keep it in mind when you’re considering how to spend your time and what you aim to achieve.

5.What did the author think of success in the past?

A.It was easy for him to achieve. B.It had nothing to do with your entrepreneurs.

C.It was difficult for people to define it. D.It had a direct connection with wealth.

6.What does the underlined phrase “jumped out of my skin” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A.Felt relaxed. B.Felt shocked. C.Felt helpless. D.Felt encouraged.

7.After the dinner,the author 　　　. 

A.was seized with deep regret B.decided how to treat his friends

C.realized how to balance his life and career D.was satisfied with his present life

8.What can be the best title for the passage?

A.A life-changing dinner B.My changing perception of success

C.A right road to success D.My good relationships with friends

语篇解读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议文,讲述了作者通过一次晚宴改变了过去对成功的认识。

答案及剖析:

5.D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的...identify success as something directly related to how much money someone was making可知,作者过去认为成功与财富有直接关系。

6.B　短语猜测题。根据画线短语后的句子It was unbelievable...his personal life in front of so many people.可知,这么一个成功人士在众人面前坦白他的隐私,让作者感到震惊。故画线短语意为:震惊的。

7.C　细节理解题。根据第四段中的There’s a clear difference...and enjoying a happy family life are important to your life and your success.可知,在晚宴过后,作者意识到该如何平衡自己的成功事业和生活。

8.B　标题归纳题。根据全文内容可知,作者通过一次晚宴改变了自己之前对成功的看法,故选B。

Ⅱ.语法填空(2019河北唐山高三一模)

In his book,Intentional Living,author John Maxwell shares that back in 1976,he received a gift from one of his 1.　　　　 (assistant).As he unwrapped the gift,he saw that it was a book 2.　　　　 (name) The Greatest Story Ever Told.He couldn’t wait 3.　　　　 (read) it. 

But when he opened the book,he was 4.　　　　 (astonish) to see that the pages were blank.Inside the book was 5.　　　　 note that said,“John,your life is before you.Fill these pages with kind acts and good thoughts of your heart.Write a great story about your life.” The intention of writing the story of his life excited him.Then,he 6.　　　　 (begin) to write his book. 

Every day we live out our story through our words,actions and decisions.But we must remember to live with intention to focus on what 7.　　　　 (matter) most in life and to regain that focus when we get changed.Without intention,we can become unfocused in things 8.　　　　 needn’t add to a life of significance and difference in our world. 

Life isn’t perfect and it’s always hard,9.　　　　 we need reminders in our life from a friend,author,blogger,pastor or our inner spirit to re-focus us on the things that matter and make us live 10.　　　　 (positive). 

答案及剖析:

1.assistants　考查名词复数。assistant为可数名词,此处考查“one of + 名词复数”,意为:……中的一个。故填assistants。

2.named　考查非谓语动词。此处作后置定语,name与book之间存在被动关系,意为:被叫做……的书,故用过去分词。

3.to read　考查非谓语动词。固定搭配:can’t wait to do sth.迫不及待地做某事。

4.astonished　考查形容词。此处表示人的心理,故用astonished (惊讶的)。

5.a　考查冠词。句意:书里有一张纸条,表示泛指,故用a。

6.began　考查时态。此处作谓语,由上文语境可知,表示发生在过去的动作。

7.matters　考查时态。此处what引导宾语从句,且在从句中作主语,此处表示一般的情况,故用matters。

8.that/ which　考查定语从句。此处引导定语从句,修饰things,且在从句中作主语,故用that/which。

9.so　考查连词。此处表示因果关系,故填so。

10.positively　考查副词。此处修饰动词live,故用副词形式。

Ⅲ.应用文写作

假定你是李华,你班交换生Jim将要参加“学在中国”留学生汉语演讲比赛,来信向你咨询。请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:

1.推荐一个演讲话题;

2.说明推荐的理由;

3.建议他做哪些准备工作。

注意:

1.词数80左右;

2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3.邮件的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

I’m glad to know that you’ll take part in the “Studying in China” speech contest.I’d like to give you some practical suggestions.

                                                                                                                                                Yours,

Li Hua

One possible version:

Dear Jim,

I’m glad to know that you’ll take part in the “Studying in China” speech contest.I’d like to give you some practical suggestions. 

I recommend that you talk about the courses on Chinese traditional culture you’ve attended.The major reason is that they introduce the real treasure in human history.Besides,since you’ve taken the courses systematically,you’re sure to have a deep understanding of them.To do it well,I think you should choose impressive examples to gain the recognition of the judges.Moreover,you have to practice your spoken Chinese to express yourself more clearly and fluently.Speaking skills are also needed,for they can help maximize the effectiveness of your speech.

I really hope my advice will be helpful.Wish you a great success.

Yours,

Li Hua