2019届高考一轮英语人教版分块专练题：必修4 Unit 4 Word版含解析

必修4 Unit 4 高考试卷分块专练阅读理解提速练(4篇阅读＋1篇七选五，限时35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2018·长沙一模)In between running one of the world's largest charitable agencies and acting as Microsoft's technology advisor, Bill Gates manages to find time to read books, both long and short. Now Gates —who has been labeled a “greedy” reader — has released a list of his favorite books. All of the books are standout reads, according to the billionaire, most of which are focused on business and economy.Here are Bill's top four picks (with parts of his full review of each book)．Business Ad v entures, by John BrooksBrooks' collection was published in 1969 and remains one of Gates' favorites. He re-read it again this year, labeling it the best business book he has ever read.“Shortly after we met, Warren Buffett lent me this collection of business articles from The Ne w Yorker from the 1950s and 1960s. I loved them as much as he did. Brooks' insights (洞察力) into business have aged beautifully, and they are as true today as ever.”Capital in the T w enty-First Century, by Thomas PikettyPiketty's novel hit the shelves in August 2013 and sparked much discussion concerning income inequality throughout this year. Gates also got to sit down with Piketty himself after reading the non-fiction work to discuss the topic.“As I told him, although I have concerns about some of his secondary points and policy prescriptions, I agree with his most important conclusions: inequality is a growing problem and governments should play a role in r educing it.”Ho w Asia Works, by Joe StudwellStudwell's work, which was published in May 2014, addresses how countries such as Japan, South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth, and why other countries have failed to do the same.“The agri culture section of the book was particularly insightful. It provided ample food for thought for me as well as the whole Agriculture team at our foundation. And it left us thinking about whether parts of the Asian model can apply in Africa.”Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization, by Vaclav SmilSmil's books are a constant favorite of the Microsoft's founder — one of his books makes Gates' list almost every year. Making the Modern World came out late in 2013 and explores the global use of materials, from silicon to wood and plastic.“If anyone tries to tell you we're using fewer materials, send him this book. With his usual skepticism and his love of data, Smil shows how our ability to make things with fewer materials—say, soda cans that need less aluminum —makes them cheaper, which actually encourages more production.”语篇解读：本文介绍了比尔·盖茨喜欢阅读的四本关于商业和经济的书。

1．The books mentioned in the text are mainly about ________.A．charity in the worldB．business and economyC．poverty in the worldD．Bill Gates' life experience解析：选B细节理解题。

根据第一段的最后一句“All of the books are standout reads, according to the billionaire, most of which are focused on business and economy.”可知，比尔·盖茨喜欢的这些书都是优秀读物，其中大部分书与商业和经济有关，故B项正确。

2．Of the books, ________ is best praised by Bill Gates.A．Ho w Asia WorksB．Capital in the T w enty-First CenturyC．Business Ad v enturesD．Making the Modern World：Materials and Dematerialization解析：选C细节理解题。

根据第三段的第二句“He re-read it again this year, labeling it the best business book he has ever read.”可知，Business Ad v entures这本书是最受比尔·盖茨称赞的，故C项正确。

3．Gates once had a personal discussion with the author of________.A．Capital in the T w enty-First CenturyB．Business Ad v enturesC．Ho w Asia WorksD．Making the Modern World：Materials and Dematerialization解析：选A细节理解题。

根据第五段的第二句“Gates also got to sit down with Piketty himself after reading the non-fiction work to discuss the topic.”可知，比尔·盖茨和Capital in the T w enty-First Century这本书的作者坐下来交谈过，故A项正确。

4．In Ho w Asia Works, the author analyses ________.A．why African agriculture cannot develop fastB．how they can apply Asian economic model in African countriesC．why Asia is slow in agricultural developmentD．how some Asian countries have rapidly grown in economy解析：选D细节理解题。

根据第七段中的“addresses how countries such as Japan, South Korea and China have continued to achieve high growth”可知，Ho w Asia Works主要介绍了一些亚洲国家如日本、韩国和中国是如何快速发展经济的，故D项正确。

B(2018·山东省部分重点中学联考)The Scottish composer Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all her hearing as a young girl, yet went on to a very successful career in music including winning Grammy awards. When somebody asks her，“How do you hear？” She responds, “How do you hear? Is it only with your ears？” For Glennie, and for us too, listening is not only hearing, but is understanding. We need to listen to what is said and unsaid, and also how it is said.It's important to hear what people say accurately. As Mark Twainsaid，“The difference between the right word and the almost right wordis the difference between lightning and the lightning bug (萤火虫)．” Ifyou miss something or you're not sure you've heard accurately, ask thespeakers. At this point you're not evaluating what they say, but just looking for accuracy and understanding. Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and don't say. Why are they saying this now, instead of sooner or later? Why are they emphasizing these points, instead of something else?Listen to how it is said. People send signals about what they mean with their voices and body language that sometimes differ from the words they say. While going through the next points, think about someone whose real meaning you might sometimes miss, and see if any of these signals might come up. First, voices. When others speak, notice changes in their volume, pace, and tone. Second, body language. Notice gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions. Do these sync what they are saying, or do they tell a different story? Third, emotions. What is the person true feeling? Now you might not know for sure, but be considerate, open to understanding, and ask thoughtful questions.语篇解读：本文讲述了聆听的内涵。