英语全能话题语篇专攻练三十九选修8Modules1～3

话题语篇专攻练
三十九选修8Modules 1～3
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Ⅰ. 阅读理解
A
(2020·合肥模拟) The effects of coffee consumption on health have long been a subject for debate. Since the 1980s, some people have spoken out against drinking coffee, while others have weled coffee for its supposed benefits to health.
According to a scientific report, proper coffee consumption, three to five cups per day, can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern, along with other healthful behavior. The report also says that coffee consumption helps reduce the risk of heart disease and it protects against Parkinson’s disease.
According to Dr. Donald Hensrud of Mayo Clinic, high consumption of coffee can lead to health risk. Dr. Hensrud mentions the dangers of high coffee consumption for people with a certain illness that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. Some studies say that drinking two or more cups of coffee daily can actually increase the risk of
heart disease.
According to the conclusions from a recent study led by Gregory Marcus, a doctor from the University of California, daily moderate consumption of coffee, less than 4 cups, is not associated with these issues.
Before the scientific munity reaches a general agreement on the effects of coffee consumption on human health, it will be up to the individual to decide whether the benefits of drinking coffee are greater than the risks.
When informed of these possible health benefits and the harm of drinking coffee, Harwood, a high school student stated, “Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee, for the most part, drinking coffee sounds good for health, not to mention that I need coffee to stay awake. ”
【文章大意】有人认为每天适量饮用咖啡对身体有好处, 过度饮用咖啡会对身体健康造成影响, 引发一些疾病。

但是在科学界达到共识之前, 要由个人来决定饮用咖啡的益处是否大于风险。

1. What is people’s attitude towards the effects of coffee on health according to Paragraph 1?
A. Disapproving.
B. Tolerant.
C. Doubtful.
D. Mixed. 【解析】选D。

推理判断题。

根据第一段内容可知, 一些人抵制喝咖啡; 一些人支持喝咖啡, 认为它对健康有益, 由此可见人们对咖啡对健康
的影响的观点是不一样的。

故选D。

2. What do es the underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Personal.
B. Slight.
C. Reasonable.
D. Heavy. 【解析】选C。

词义猜测题。

根据原文“daily moderate consumption of coffee, less than 4 cups, is not associated with these issues”以及第二段的“ three to fiv e cups per day, can be taken as a healthy dietary pattern. ”可知, moderate的意思应该是“适量的, 合理的”。

故选C。

3. What can we infer about Harwood?
A. He’ll keep on drinking coffee.
B. He loves his high school life.
C. He often falls asleep in class.
D. He has some health problems.
【解析】选A。

推理判断题。

根据最后一段Harwood的原话“Even though there might be some negative effects of drinking coffee, for the most part, drinking coffee sounds good for health, not to mention that I need coffee to stay awake. ” 可推测Harwood还会继续喝咖啡, 故选A。

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Why Do People Love Coffee?
B. How Does Coffee Affect Health?
C. The Culture of Drinking Coffee
D. The New Findings of Heart Disease
【解析】选B。

主旨大意题。

文章主要讲述了咖啡对人体健康的影响。

故选B。

【知识拓展】
1. consumption消费; 消耗
2. increase /reduce the risk of. . . 增加/降低……的风险
3. be associated with. . . 和……有关系
4. reach a general agreement on. . . 就……达成基本的一致
5. be up to. . . 由……决定
6. not to mention 更别提
B
Food festivals are a mon occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match—no matter how specialized.
Meatopia
This threeday, Londonbased festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of meat products, from burgers to steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery shows, and attend informal meatbased workshops.
Vegfest
If you prefer a festival that will help you meet your five a day, then Vegfest is for you. This veganfriendly event takes place several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegetables, learn
cooking tips and hear talks on nutrition to help you make the most of your plantbased search.
The Marmalade Festival
Held in Cumbria, this festival has been running for 13 years. It includes a petition to find the best homemade marmalade. There are thousands of entries from over 30 different countries across the globe.
The Ginger (姜) and Spice Festival
The Ginger and Spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of spices from mild to hot.
The National Honey Show
It started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind. This threeday event attracts over 2, 000 participants to their traditional petition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.
While people’s taste s are different from each other, the UK has something to offer most people. From largescale festivities, to the smaller gatherings, one thing is certain: people are passionate about their food. And while some of the products on offer might be strange to someone, when food is given that much attention, it’s unlikely to leave a bad taste in anyone’s mouth.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 介绍了英国常见的美食节的相关信息。

5. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People can enjoy a wide selection of meat in Vegfest.
B. Meatopia falls on August 31 every year.
C. The Marmalade Festival is just known by the British.
D. Robert Clive took ginger to the UK from India.
【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

由The Ginger and Spice Festival中的“The Ginger and Spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. ”可知, 在德雷顿市场举办的生姜和香料节庆祝小镇的历史与罗伯特·克莱夫联系, 罗伯特·克莱夫从印度带回了生姜。

6. Which festival will be most attractive for people having a sweet tooth?
A. Meatopia.
B. The Ginger and Spice Festival.
C. Vegfest.
D. The National Honey Show.
【解析】选D。

细节理解题。

由The National Honey Show中的“ This threeday event attracts over 2, 000 participants to their traditional petition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey. ”可知, 这个为期三天的活动吸引了2 000多名参赛者参加他们的传统比赛, 并提供有关养蜂的讲座和研讨会, 当然, 还有甜腻的金色蜂蜜。

所以The National Honey Show对爱吃甜食的人最有吸引力。

7. In which part of a magazine can you most probably find this passage?
A. Voice & Views.
B. Science & Technology.
C. Culture.
D. Sports.
【解析】选C。

文章出处题。

由第一段“Food festivals are a mon occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there’s a food festival to match—no matter how specialized. ”可知, 美食节在英国很常见, 在任何地方、任何时间都可以举办。

无论你的口味如何, 总有一个美食节适合你。

所以短文介绍了英国常见的美食节的相关信息。

而美食节是文化的一部分, 所以判断出最有可能在杂志的文化部分找到这篇文章。

Ⅱ. 完形填空
(2020·正定模拟) Lita Cabellut is one of Spain’s most successful artists. “My 1was like that of thousands of street kids around the world. ” says Lita. She used to 2the streets of Barcelona with other homeless children and 3 in the open air. Lita was 4in a village in Aragon, northeast Spain, in 1961. While she was a baby, she and her mother 5Barcelona. Cabellut was left with her grandmother—but 6she spent most of her time out on the 7.
8, she says. “Art, of course, was there because art is 9 around us. ” But she didn’t think about it in a 10sense—she was focused on 11.
Lita’s grandmother 12when she was about 10 years old and she 13 a Barcelona orphanage(孤儿院) before being 14by “a beautiful Catalan family” two years later.
She didn’t 15much about them, except that they 16 her to art. They took her to Madrid’s Prado museum, and showed Goya’s works to her. Her adopted family 17Cabellut to keep painting—they 18paid for private teachers to make up for 19time. She slowly made progress at school, started to listen to the “voice of art” and 20 to study art.
【文章大意】本文向我们介绍了西班牙艺术家Lita Cabellut 的经历。

她孩童时与奶奶相依为命, 实际上经常露宿街头。

12岁时, 被人领养, 开始新的生活。

这家人出钱请家教为她补课, 引领她接触艺术, 为她以后成为艺术家提供了很好条件。

1. A. hobby B. skill C. dream D. childhood
【解析】选D。

根据下文可知, Cabellut 在谈论自己的童年, 所以D项正确。

2. A. move B. wander C. leave D. cross
【解析】选B。

她跟许多流浪街头的孩子一样, 流浪于街头。

wander 游荡。

3. A. drank B. sang C. slept D. danced
【解析】选C。

根据上文homeless children可知, 他们要露宿野外。

故选C。

4. A. born B. cured C. invited D. admired
【解析】选A。

根据下文While she was a baby. . . 可知, Cabellut 出生于西班牙, 故选A。

5. A. moved to B. stayed in
C. passed by
D. backed off
【解析】选A。

Cabellut 出生于Aragon, 然后跟随母亲搬到Barcelona, 故选A。

6. A. in favor B. in danger C. in person D. in reality
【解析】选D。

but 此处表转折, 她虽跟奶奶相依为命, 但事实上却是常常流浪街头。

in reality 事实上。

7. A. beds B. streets C. tablets D. grasses
【解析】选B。

事实上, 她常常流浪街头(street)。

8. A. Knocking B. Training
C. Remembering
D. Forgetting
【解析】选C。

根据下文, 可知Cabellut在回忆(remember)儿时的情景。

9. A. badly B. finally C. never D. always
【解析】选D。

生活即艺术, 艺术总是(always)围绕在我们周围。

10. A. sad B. bad C. formal D. humorous
【解析】选C。

but表转折, 尽管艺术无处不在, 但她没有从正式(formal)意义上来思考艺术。

11. A. arrival B. survival C. eagerness D. patience
【解析】选B。

她没有从真正意义上来思考艺术, 是因为她那时专注于
“生存(survival)”。

12. A. died B. bit C. ran D. played
【解析】选A。

根据下文“孤儿院”可推断出她的奶奶去世了。

13. A. kept pace with B. ended up in
C. took charge of
D. got hold of
【解析】选B。

end up in. . . 以……结局而告终。

她最后进了孤儿院。

14. A. adopted B. matched C. shown D. recognized 【解析】选A。

根据下文her adopted family 可以推断出, 她被收养(adopt)了。

15. A. finish B. admit C. mind D. tell
【解析】选D。

她对收养她的家庭没有讲(tell)太多。

16. A. attached B. contributed
C. introduced
D. added
【解析】选C。

他们带她去博物馆, 并让她看Goya的作品, 使得她初次接触艺术。

17. A. discouraged B. taught
C. encouraged
D. shocked
【解析】选C。

根据上文内容可推断出, 这家人鼓励(encourage)她练习绘画。

18. A. yet B. just C. still D. even
【解析】选D。

他们甚至(even)请家庭教师来为她补课。

19. A. closing B. lost C. available D. spare
【解析】选B。

通过补课, 把过去“失去的(lost)” 时间补回来。

20. A. decided B. pretended
C. preferred
D. abandoned
【解析】选A。

她在学校里慢慢取得进步, 开始聆听“艺术的声音”, 并决定(decide)学习艺术。

Ⅲ. 语法填空
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Scientists found that air pollution may be responsible 1. __________ a significant reduction in intelligence. The research conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in China 2. __________ (show) that air pollution led to big falls in test 3. __________ (score) for languages and arithmetic. Th e study is called “The impact of exposure to air pollution on cognitive (认知的)performance”. It 4. _______
(publish) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. The study took place over four years. Researchers analyzed speaking and arithmetic tests
5. __________(take) by 20, 000 people of all ages. They said, “Polluted air may prevent cognitive ability as people bee older. ”
The study is a warning to the rest of the world, 6. __________ (especial) to those in cities. Over 91 percent of the world population live in areas with 7. _______
(poison) air and air pollution is the fourth highest cause of global deaths. Researchers discovered that 8. __________ longer people were exposed to polluted air, the greater their intelligence went down. They said air pollution caused a year’s worth of lost education. For those 9. __________ were over 60 years old, this could be several years. A researcher warned, “There is no shortcut 10. __________ (solve) this issue. Governments really need to take effective measures to reduce air pollution. ”
【文章大意】科学家们发现, 空气污染可能是智力显著下降的原因。

空气污染导致语言和算术考试分数大幅下降。

这项研究对世界其他地区, 尤其对那些生活在城市的人来说是一个警告。

1. 【解析】for。

考查介词。

be responsible for. . . 为……负责, 是固定搭配。

2. 【解析】showed。

考查时态。

通读全文可知, 本文主要介绍过去发生的事, 应用一般过去时。

3. 【解析】scores。

考查名词复数。

分析语境可知, 是语言和算术考试的分数, 应用复数。

4. 【解析】was published。

考查时态和语态。

publish与主语it之间是被动关系, 应用被动语态; publish是发生在过去的动作, 应用一般过去时的被动语态。

5. 【解析】taken。

考查非谓语动词。

take和逻辑主语tests之间是被动关系, 应用过去分词作定语。

6. 【解析】especially。

考查词形变换。

修饰介词短语to those in cities, 应
用副词。

7. 【解析】poisonous。

考查词形变换。

修饰名词air 应用形容词。

8. 【解析】the。

考查冠词。

分析句子可知, “the+比较级. . . , the+比较级. . . ”为固定句式, 意为“越……, 越……”。

9. 【解析】who。

考查定语从句。

本句中的those 是先行词, 其后的定语从句中缺少主语, 先行词指人, 应用who引导。

10. 【解析】to solve。

考查非谓语动词。

根据语境可知, There is no +名词+to do sth. 意为“做……没有……”, 因此本句要用动词不定式。

【知识拓展】词汇积累
1. be responsible for为……负责
2. significant adj. 重要的
3. conduct vt. 管理
4. lead to导致, 通向
5. impact n. 影响
6. exposure n. 暴露
7. be exposed to暴露在……
8. take measures to do采取措施做……。