【2019-2020】高考英语一轮选练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8(1)

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2019高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

A land of diversity一、阅读理解Vinegar makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even use it to clean your windows. And now, according to scientists, it may even the planet’s population survive climate change.Researchers from the RIKENCenter for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan found that growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future, worries about climate change affecting the world’s supply of food will be much lower. The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought-like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate（醋酸盐）—the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants, before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.It’s hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. "In the experiment, we targeted the staple foods of the world—rice, wheat and maize—and the basic plant of breeding species, rapeseed（油菜籽）," Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim also told the magazine he’s already been in touch with people all over the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from flower growing companies to amateur gardeners. Although at this point keeping thirsty plants alive isn’t as easy as just pouring vinegar over them, Kim said he and his team are working on making the process as simple as possible. "Now we are trying to cooperate with some farmers, and also some companies, to make a method to apply this system, "he said. And for those of us who always forget to ask our neighbors to water our plants when we go away, hopefully this means the end of returninghome from a trip to find our favorite flowers have died.1.What is the article mainly about?A. The world’s food supply will be increased.B. Plants better survive droughts.C. The Arabidopsis is resistant to droughts.D. Vinegar could be used to fight droughts.2.It was discovered that acetate can.A. be used by farmers to replace soilB. only be produced by the ArabidopsisC. help plants survive dry conditionsD. be used to improve poor soil3.What are the target plants of the experiment?A. all breeding species.B. wheat and Arabidopisis.C. rice and maize.D. rapeseed and Arabidopisis.4.Jong Myong Kim’s experiment of trying out the method.A. can make people’s trips pleasantB. turned out a worldwide successC. is as simple as pouring vinegar over the plantsD. appeals to many flower growing companies【文章大意】本文属于科普类文章。

2019高考英语一轮基础自练题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教

A land of diversity李仕才*** 阅读理解。

I love to read before I go to sleep.It usually makes me feel calm.But a big part of this depends on what I read.I love to read Oor Wullie and The Broons.Very often I'm smiling before I go to sleep.I decide to write about this in a blog because I find that so many of us go to sleep with stress.Before we go to sleep ，we may run over the day in our minds ，and worry about tomorrow.We also may watch the news on TV，read the news on our smart phones or tablets ，or even answer work emails.But the news is rarely proclaiming（宣告）all the good that's happening in the world and work emails make us feel that we're still at work.All these things may leave us a stressful sleep.Oor Wullie and The Broons are not the only things I ever read at night.I sometimes read novels but ，with the odd exception ，I mostly avoid anything that is too mentally taxing or stimulating late at night unless it's something that inspires meor is clearly helpful in my life.And even if I do read something mentally stimulating ，when I feel myself getting tired I lay that book down and pick up a trusty old Oor Wullie or The Broons for the last 10 or 15 minutes.Doing this makes my mind quiet and helps ensure I get a peaceful night's sleep.Reading about Wullie or Mawand Paw Broon is like a comfort blanket for me.I'd suggest you find light-hearted reading as a comfort blanket at bedtime ，especially if you find yourself stressed or depressed a lot of the time ，or if you find difficulty winding at the end of a day.It is the thing that can gently turn your attention towards lightness and ease.If your material makes you laugh ，then you may feel even better.Several studiesshow that laughter boosts happy chemicals in the brain ，it strengthens the immune system ，it's good for the heart ，and it is most definitely good for mental health.It even helps us improve our relationships.And if you do happen to pick up a copy of Oor Wullie or The Broons ，I hope you find it just as entertaining as I do.1．What can we learn about Oor Wullie and The Broons?A．They make people run over the past days.B．They are the best books to be read before people sleep.C．They are extremely popular with young people.D．They make people feel relaxed and happy.2．What can we know from the text?A．Oor Wullie and The Broons are the author's favorite books.B．A comfortable blanket makes people go to sleep easily.C．The author sometimes reads something about inspirations.D．Reading something stimulating at night helps get a peaceful sleep.3．What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A．What material brings us laughter.B．How laughter affects our health.C．What benefits laughter brings to us.D．Why laughter is good for us.4．What's the main purpose of the text?A．To show the importance of reading before sleeping.B．To prove the importance of a good mood before sleeping.C．To tell us how to make ourselves stay relaxed before sleeping.D．To explain how to choose a book worthy to be read before sleeping.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。

【2020】高考英语一轮精选练Unit1Alandofdiversity含解析新人教版选修8

3．Which of the following statements is right about To Kill a Mockingbird?
A．Its author may be a playful child.
B．It’s a story about a well educated adult.
In 1991, the Book of the Month Club and the Library of Congress conducted a survey that made readers identify books that had made a difference in their lives.Lee’s book followed onlyThe Bible. Alongside the works of Shakespeare and Twain, To Kill a Mockingbird remains oneof the most widely taught books nationwide,reaching an estimated 70% of American public schools. What makes it such a perfect read for young people?
The lovely animals have __4__ a classic test of self awareness. They cannot __5__ themselves in the mirror. Researchers use the mirror recognition test to __6__ whether children or animals have a __7__ of self awareness.

高中人教版英语2019届高三高考一轮选练习题选修八Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析) (2)

选修8Unit 1李仕才考点规范练(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The adobe dwellings(土坯房)__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty，what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3__(able) to “air condition”a house without __4__(use)electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat __5__(slow)during cool nights，thus warming the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6__ (cool) the house during the hot day：__7__ the same time，they warm up again for the night.This cycle __8__ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As__9__(nature) architects，the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly__10__thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.【语篇导读】相比现代化的建筑，简陋的土坯房可谓丑陋不堪。

人教版2019高考英语一轮达标Unit1Alandofdiversity练题含解析选修8

Unit 1 A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

As my husband，Doug，stood on the busy New York city street trying to stop a cab, I angled the stroller(婴儿车)away from the cold December wind and rain.I knelt down and kissed my daughter on her cheek where veins crept up(静脉突出)the side of her tiny face.Frustrated and wet，my husband gave up his attempt to flag down a cab.I knew the feeling.Just after her first birthday，our daughter Katie was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.Since that moment，Doug and I felt like runners in a marathon race where the finish line kept disappearing.We knew Katie was running out of time.It had taken months before we finally had a name for the disorder，vein of Galen malformation，but we were told only a handful of specialists in the world were qualified to perform the precise surgeries.Now，as we finally found a brilliant doctor to save our girl，we were trapped in a strange city in the cold rain.Just at the moment，a middleaged woman pulled over and sai d，“Pardon me？May I offer you a ride？”Before we could say anything，she continued，“It's really no trouble for me.Just get on.”It was then that I noticed her thick Irish tongue，an accent that warmed me like hot soup.We could simply say，“Thanks！Roosevelt Hospital，please，” and settled in her car for the ride.I don't know how she knew，maybe she noticed the veins and asked，“Are you going for the baby？”I nodded my head，choking back a tiny sob.At the hospital we thanked her a dozen times for the ride.The woman hugged me and I noticed her face was wet with tears in worry.She promised to pray for us before she left.After three more visits to New York and two more brain surgeries，Katie is cured.But the voice of the Irish Angel still rang as a constant reminder of atiny ray of light that appeared on our darkest days.1．What were the family doing on the street?A．Watching a marathon race.B．Protecting their daughter from cold.C．Trying to ride a taxi.D．Playing with their daughter.2．What was the trouble with Katie's illness?A．It was a terrible brain cancer.B．It was impossible to be cured.C．It was hard to name the disease.D．Its surgeries were hard to perform.3．Why was the woman driver in tears when leaving?A．Because she knew the girl had run out of time.B．Because she had sympathy for the family's misfortune.C．Because the family promised to pray for her.D．Because there were veins on the little girl's face.4．What's the best title for this passage?A．An Irish Angel in New YorkB．An Adventure in New YorkC．An Angel of Roosevelt HospitalD．An Unforgettable Cab Ride【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

2019版高考英语一轮练习Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

A land of diversity李仕才*** 阅读理解。

Fidel Castro was born at his father’s farm on August 13, 1926. His father,Angel Castro, was a migrant to Cuba from Galicia, Northwest Spain. He had becomefinancially successful by growing sugarcane at Las Manacas farm in Biran, Oriente Province.Aged six, Castro was sent to live with his teacher in Santiago be Cuba, beforebeing baptized( 浸礼 )into the Roman Catholic Church at the age of eight. Beingbaptized enabled Castro to attend the la Salle boarding school in Santiago, wherehe regularly misbehaved, so he was sent to the privately funded Dolores School inSantiago. In 1945 he transferred to a more famous school, De Belen in Havana.Although Castro took an interest in history, geography and debating at Belen, hedid not excel academically, instead devoting much of his time to playing sport.In 1945, Castro began studying law at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism, and the violent gangsterism culture within theuniversity. Passionate about anti-imperialism and opposing U.S. interference inthe Caribbean, he unsuccessfully campaigned for the presidency of the Federationof University Students on a platform of“honesty, decency and justice”. Castro became critical of the corruption and viole nce of President Ramon Grau ’s government,delivering a public speech on the subject in November 1946 that received coverage on the front page of several newspapers.In 1947,Castro joined the Party of the Cuban People,founded by Eduardo Chibas. Chibas advocated social justice, honest government, and political freedom, whilehis party exposed corruption and demanded reform.Though Chibas lost the election,Castro remained devoted to working on his behalf.Social situation becoming worse, Castor soon received a death threat urging him to leave the university; refusing,he began carrying a gun and surrounding himself with armed friends.1.From paragraph 2, we know that Fidel Castro _______.A. had no interest in historyB. performed very well at schoolC. spend much time playing sportD. attended the La Salle boarding school before 82.What is the right order of the following events related to Fidel Castro?a. delivered a public speechb. entered the University of Havanac. joined the Party of the Cuban Peopled. transferred to famous school, De BelenA. dbacC. dabc3.Fidel Castro carried a gun at university_________B. abcd D. acdbA.to catch people’s attentionB.to hang out with friend for funC.to get involved in the political activitiesD.to defend himself against the death threat4.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. the Party of the Cuban PeopleB.Fidel Castro ’s misbehavior at schoolC.Cuba’s political situations in the 1940sD.Fidel Castro ’s early life and political activities【文章粗心】本文介绍了古巴革命领袖Fidel Castro的初期生活和政治活动。

精选2019高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

2019高考英语一轮选练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

选修8Unit 1李仕才考点规范练(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The adobe dwellings(土坯房)__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the AmericanSouthwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty，what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3__(able) to “air condition”a house without __4__(use)electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat __5__(slow)duringcool nights，thus warming the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6__ (cool) the house during the hot day：__7__ the same t ime，they warm u p again for the night.This cycle __8__ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus alwaysa timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As__9__(nature) architects，the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly__10__thick the adobe walls needed to be to makethe cycle work on most days.【语篇导读】相比现代化的建筑，简陋的土坯房可谓丑陋不堪。

2019-2020高考英语一轮复习Unit1Alandofdiversity达标巩固练(含解析)新人教版选修8

——教学资料参考参考范本——2019-2020高考英语一轮复习Unit1Alandofdiversity达标巩固练（含解析）新人教版选修8______年______月______日____________________部门李仕才***阅读理解。

To be sure, only children experienced somethings differently from those with sisters andbrothers. Many feel more pressure to succeed. Theyalso tend to look only to their parents as rolemodels in the absence of brothers and sisters.In India, 10-year-old Saviraj Sankpal founded a support group for the tiny minority of only children. Among other things, the group does volunteer work to counter(反对) the myth that they are not responsible. “People think we’re treated too kindly and ruined, ”says Sankpal, a computer engineering student. “But I’d like to remind them howlonely it can get. ”Most only children, however, say they wish for sisters or brothers only when it comes to caring for aging, unhealthy parents. Britain’s David Emerson, co-author of the book, The Only Child, says that such a person bears terrible burden in having to make all the decisions alone. Emerson knows from experience: After his father died, he chose to move his elderly mother from their family home, where she was vulnerable(易受攻击的) to house breakers, to a new one withmore security. “The move was quite hard on her, and shemight feel that I pushed her into it, ” he says. “After all, I am left with that responsibility. ”In the future, more and more only children will likelyface similar choices. With working mothers increasing, many families are finding they simply don’t have the time, moneyor energy to have more than one child. As only children become common, perhaps the world will realize that the charge made against them is unjust.【文章大意】本文主要讲述了独生子女在社会生活中所遇到的种种困难和各种挑战, 他们要面对社会对独生子女的诸多偏见。

2019高考英语一轮选练编题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

Unit 1李仕才考点规范练(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The best way to deal with sports injuries is to keep them from happening in the first place.Knowing the rules of the game you’re playing and using the right 1.(equip) can go a long way toward preventing injuries.If you think you’ve been injured,pull 2.(you) out of the game or stop 3.(do) your activity or workout.Let a coach or parent know what happened in case you need to see a doctor.Serious head and neck injuries happen most often to athletes 4.play contact sports like football.Keep the injured person still with his or her head 5.(hold) straight while someone calls for emergency 6.(medicine) help.If the person 7.(lie) on the ground,do not try to move him or her.Your first question after a sports injury will 8.(probable) be,“When can I play again?”This depends on the injury and what your doctor tells you.Even if you can’t return to your sport right away,a doctor might have suggestions and advice 9. what you can do to stay fit.Always check with your doctor 10. trying any activity following an injury.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文,讲述了在运动中受伤以后应该怎么办。

2019-2020年高三英语一轮复习Unit1Alandofdiversity课时作业新人教版选修

2019-2020年高三英语一轮复习Unit1Alandofdiversity课时作业新人教版选修Ⅰ.阅读理解A(xx·广东省佛山市检测)Lakshmi grew up in India in the first half of the twentieth century, seeing many people around her who did not get enough food, were often sick and died young.In the 1960s, she was asked to help manage a program to improve nutrition in her country. At that time, most advice on nutrition came from North American and European countries. Nutritionists suggested foods that were mon and worked well for people who lived in these nations.For example, they told poor Indian women to eat more meat and eggs and drink more orange juice. But Lakshmi knew this advice was useless in a country like India. People there didn't eat such foods. They weren't easy to find. And for the poor, such foods were too expensive.Lakshmi knew that for the program to work, it had to fit Indian culture. So she decided to adjust the nutrition program. She first found out what healthy middleclass people in India ate. She took note of the nutrients (营养物) available i n those foods. Then she looked for cheap, easytofind foods that would provide the same nutrients.She created a balanced diet of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and grains. These foods were cheap and could be cooked with simple equipment. Her ideas were thought unusual in the 1960s. For example, she insisted that a diet without meat could provide all major nutrients. Now we know she was right. But it took her continuous efforts to get others to finally accept her diet about 50 years ago. Because of Lakshmi's program, Indian children almost doubled their food intake. And many children who would have been hungry and ill grew healthy and strong.【文章大意】拉克希米负责一个改善印度人饮食营养的项目，她没有照搬西方人的建议，而是调整了她的营养计划，来适应印度人的实际情况。

精选2019高考英语一轮选训习题Unit1Alandofdiversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

选修8 Unit 1 A land of diversity一、阅读理解A＂An apple a day keeps the doctor away＂ is a popular saying in the United States. It may be a common saying, but it is not scientifically confirmed. However, a new study adds to evidence that suggests taking a small amount of aspirin can help keep the doctor away.Peter Elwood is with CardiffUniversity’s School of Medicine in Britain. Forty years ago, he was involved in the first study to explore the effects of aspirin on the prevention of heart disease. Elwood’s team examined 47 studies for evidence that aspirin helped cancer patients. They found there’s fairly consistent evidence of a 15 to 20 percent reduction in death and a reduction in cancer’s spread, by low dose(剂量) aspirin. By low dose, he means 81 milligrams. The study followed cancer patients for five years. Elwood says the evidence is strong that aspirin delays death among cancer patients.Elwood’s team are excited to have this evidence from the study. Elwood adds that it is not a cure but a small sign of better things to come, what he calls a little hope and encouragement. ＂If you asked me personally what I would do if doctors told me I had cancer, I would say I would have no hesitation in taking it. But I do not recommend it to people. I want them to have the evidence and make their own decisions.＂The only major risk is that aspirin can cause stomach bleeding. But Elwood says it usually does not cause death. He adds that the evidence points to big health benefits of taking a daily aspirin. So, for some people, the pros might overweigh the cons.1.What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 1?A.Patients should eat apples.B.Apples are popular with Americans.C.Aspirin can be good for health.D.Doctors should use aspirin instead of apples.2.What does Elwood suggest people do?A.The less aspirin, the better.B.Don’t delay in taking aspirin.C.Taking aspirin is a better way to cure cancer.D.Make decisions in the best interest of their own.3.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A.Aspirin is the best cure for cancer.B.Taking aspirin won’t kill in the long run.C.Taking aspirin does more good than harm.D.The side effect of taking aspirin is strong.【语篇解读】文章介绍每天服用少量的阿司匹林对健康有好处，可以延缓癌症病人的死亡。

2019高考英语一轮优编选题Unit1Alandofdiversity新人教版选修8

Unit 1 A land of diversity一、阅读理解。

Thanks to the Internet and technology, the world has become one big market, and you can sit in the comforts of your home and shop for anything you want. You no longerhave to drive to the actual shops and fish out what you want. Simply filter (筛选) your search, sitting on your sofa, select the desired product, and make therequired payment. The shipment will reach your doorstep.However, everything comes at a price;so does online shopping.It's subjectto more threats, especially when you make online shopping mistakes. For example,you may be an impulsive (激动的 ) buyer and buy something without reading all thedetails of the product properly. If you don't read the product description carefully,there are high chances that the item you receive might not match what you expect.The biggest hurdle in online shopping is that you cannot inspect your productbeforehand.Therefore,take a cue from the experiences of other consumers from theonline posts.Additionally,you may make mistakes like giving an incorrect address,typing incorrect quantity details. Such mistakes can make you end up getting adelayed delivery.Not following safety tips while shopping is also a common mistake you maycommit. For instance, you may not take into account other charges, or use a publicWiFi to make a purchase, which may give away your card details.So ensure onlinesafety while making a purchase online.Luckily,if some mistake has occurred, you can make an attempt to repair it.For example, you can contact the customer service and register your complaint. It'sbetter to have a written record by also sending an email to the company. It'sadvisable to have your purchase transaction well documented, so that you can providelegal evidence to the company.1.If you don't read the product descriptions thoroughly,you'll probably ________.A.forget to follow safety tipsB.be addicted to online shopping easilyC.receive an item you don't wantD.make a purchase as you expect2.What can prevent the product reaching you in time?A.Not reading its consumer reviews.B.Not posting letter to the company in advance.C.Not taking other charges into consideration.D.Not checking information before placing an order.3.Your card information may be stolen if you do online shopping ________.A.with a public Wi-FiB.on a private websiteC.in your friend's storeD.in a trustworthy company4.What should we do when online shopping goes wrong?A.Make a list of your requirements.B.Report the online shop to the government.C.Send the purchase information to the police.D.Get your complaint registered at the customer service.参照答案： 1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.D分析： 1.[ 细节题。

【2019-2020】年高考英语一轮巩固达标练题Unit1Alandofdiversity含解析新人教版选修8

教学资料范本【2019-2020】年高考英语一轮巩固达标练题Unit1Alandofdiversity含解析新人教版选修8编辑：__________________时间：__________________A land of diversity李仕才***阅读理解。

Beijing’s Forbidden City is a place full of wonder. From its thousands of rooms to its many beautiful artifacts, there’s no wonder it’s one of China’s most popular tourist destinations.But even more than 600 years after it was built, it’s still managing to serve up surprises. Since it was built during the Ming Dynasty,it’s estimated that the Forbidden City has survived more than 200 earthquakes. And while most structures aren’t made to survive natural disasters, let alone ones built hundreds of years ago, it seems that the Forbidden City was built to withstand anything.A recent television documentary by UK broadcaster Channel 4 explored the skills of the ancient building’s designers. A group of Chinese carpenters and engineers were shown building a scale model (成比例模型) of one of the Forbidden City’s palaces, at one fifth of the size.To show how strong ancient Chinese architecture really is, the model was put to the test. It was subjected to a simulated (模拟的) earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale – equivalent to the largest ever recorded quake – and survived. Instead of falling apart, the model was just moved gently during the test.According to experts, the answer to the Forbidden City’s strength, as well as other ancient Chinese structures’, lies in dougong– a centuries-old building method invented in China. This is the name for special brackets on buildings. Despite being held together without any nails or glue, the brackets are perfect at keeping structures together when the weather gets rough.“Dougong de sign is an important earthquake-resistant feature of classical Chinese structures because the framework changes in shapewhen under pressure, much like the shock absorbers (减震器) of a car,” according to Chinese National Geography.“Ancient Chinese craftsme n created structures that were both enduring and aesthetically (在美学方面) pleasing using dougong, revealing their advanced understanding of mathematics, architecture, materials, and structural science.”The Forbidden City draws visitors because of its rich history and cultural significance, but perhaps it should add one more thing to its list of attractions: earthquake shelter.1. What is the article mainly about?A.What has made the Forbidden City a popular tourist destination.B.What has helped the Forbidden City survive so many earthquakes.C.The characteristics of Chinese architecture during the Ming Dynasty.D.A variety of building methods used in ancient Chinese structures.2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined phrase “was subject ed to” in Paragraph 4?A. sufferedB. was controlled byC. obeyedD. was affected by3. What was the aim of the test in the UK documentary?A. To reproduce a real earthquake from the Ming Dynasty.B. To discover a long-lost Chinese building methodC. To explain the impact of earthquakes on ancient buildings.D. To prove the strength of ancient Chinese architecture.4. What is “dougong” according to the text?A. A paint that gives Chinese buildings an attractive look.B. A tool used by ancient people to measure earth-quakes.C. Special building parts that keep a traditional Chinese building together,D. A building piece located in the center of a traditional Chinese house.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了紫禁城的斗拱设计帮助它能够在多次地震中幸存。

【优质试卷】2019-2020版高考英语一轮基础达标选题 Unit 1 A land of diversity(含解析)新人教版选修8

A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解。

Imagine this.You are visiting a beautiful mountain somewhere in the countryside.Part of the trip takes you up a steep mountain cliff.At the top,visitors can step out on to a seethrough walkway.The special glass floor hangs about 1,000 meters above sea level.Sounds exciting,right?But then,part of the floor breaks.There is a loud noise,and some of the glass appears to break up.That is what tourists experienced recently during a visit to Yuntai Mountain in China's Henan province.The glass skywalk had only been open for a few weeks.The Yuntai Mountain Geological Park said there was no reason for worry and that the cracks had no impact on safety.But online discussions about this incident show some people were of a different opinion.Glass skywalks have become popular in many of China's tourist areas.But critics say China has an issue with poor technology and poor crowd control.People joked online that the setting up of these glass walkways and skyways are not clear.Others are saying that this is nothing to laugh about.One comment on the social media site Weibo said,“This is no joke.Tourism is taking your life in your own hands.No more of these glass walkways.Just too scary.”The New York Times reported that a story about the glass cracking appeared on the social media site Weibo.A tourist claimed that a piece of glass broke and people began shouting“it's really broken,really broken.”This person then said people began running and pushing people in front of the m.The Yuntai Mountain officials said the cracks were not serious.The officials said that to make sure people feel 100 percent safe,they have decided to close the walkway temporarily until repairs are made.1.What is unique about the walkway?A.It is strong enough to walk on.B.It hangs high about sea level.C.It lies high on the mountain.D.It is made of glass.2.What happened to the glass walkway built in Yuntai Mountain?A.Some part of it broke.B.It broke up with a loud noise.C.Part of the floor fell off.D.It hurt some tourists on it.3.How did the Yuntai Mountain Geological Park think of its present glass walkway?A.Dangerous.B.Safe.C.Worrying.D.Interesting.4.How will the park deal with its glass walkway?A.Rebuild it.B.Remove it.C.Have it repaired.D.Leave it as it is.参考答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.B; 4.C解析：1.[细节理解题。

高考英语一轮复习Unit1Alandofdiversity检测新人教版选修

Unit 1 A land of diversity(建议用时：30分钟)Ⅰ阅读理解A(2019·南昌项目一模) When I was five or six years old, Iremember watching TV and seeing other children suffer in otherparts of the world．I would say to myself, “When I grow up,when I can get rich, I will save kids all over the world．”At 17, I started my career here in America, and by the ageof 18, I started my first charity organization．I went on toteam up with other organizations in the following years, and met, helped, and even lost some of the most beautiful souls, from sixyearold Jasmina Anema who passed away in 2010 from leukemia(白血病), and whose story inspired thousands to volunteer as donors, to my grandmother, who lost her battle with cancer in 2012, and her death is the very reason and the driving force behind the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF)．We’re all human．And we all just want a chance: a chance at life, a chance in education, a chance at a future, really．And at CLF, our mission is to impact as many lives as possible, but it starts with just one.People make it seem too hard to do charity work．The truth is, you don’t have to be rich to help others．You don’t need to be famous．You don’t even have to be collegeeducated．But it starts with your neighbor, the person right next to you, the person sitting next to you in class, the kid down the block in your neighborhood．You just do whatever you can to help in any way that you can．And today, I want to challenge each of you to make a commitment to help one person, one organization, one situation that touches your heart．My grandmother always used to say, “If you’ve got a dollar, there’s plenty to share．”【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

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选修8 Unit 1 A land of diversity李仕才一、阅读理解AAbout three decades ago，China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom”。

But the two.wheel way of transport's popularity began to fade, with many bikes soon replaced by their fuel。

powered competitors。

But recent months have seen a revival of the bike across China, with an increasing number of people choosing to cycle instead of driving to schools, to workplaces or to do sightseeing。

The introduction of bike。

sharing systems has brought the trend to a new level。

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【2019-2020】高考英语一轮选练习题Unit1Alandofdiversity（含解析）新人教版选修8(1)Unit 1李仕才考点规范练(选修8Unit 1)【短文语法填空】The adobe dwellings(土坯房)__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers.In addition to their simple beauty，what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3__(able) to “air condition”a house without __4__(use)electric equipment.Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat __5__(slow)during cool nights，thus warming the house.When a new day breaks，the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6__ (cool) the house during the hot day：__7__ the same time，they warm up again for the night.This cycle __8__ (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and are thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures.As__9__(nature) architects，the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly__10__thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.【语篇导读】相比现代化的建筑，简陋的土坯房可谓丑陋不堪。

但当代的建筑师却对其情有独钟。

短文主要介绍了土坯房能够调节温度的原理。

1. built [考查过去分词短语作后置定语。

主语dwellings与动词build之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词形式。

又由by一词的暗示也可知用表示被动意义的过去分词。

]2. the [考查定冠词的用法。

空格之后为形容词的最高级形式，故填定冠词。

]3. ability [考查形容词与名词的转换。

形容词性物主代词their之后应当用名词，故将able 转化为其名词形式。

]4. using [考查介词的用法。

介词without之后的动词要用动名词形式。

]5. slowly [考查副词的用法。

由土坯制成的墙壁在炎热的白天吸收太阳的热量并在凉爽的夜间慢慢将热量释放出来。

修饰谓语动词give out，因此要用副词形式。

]6. to cool [考查固定句式的用法。

“形容词＋enough＋动词不定式”为一常用句式。

]7. at [考查固定短语的用法。

at the same time意为“同时”，是一个常用介词短语。

]8. goes [考查动词的时态。

这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了土坯房冬暖夏凉的原理，故用一般现在时态。

]9. natural [考查形容词的用法。

修饰名词architects，故要用形容词形式。

]10. how [考查宾语从句的连接词用法。

分析句子结构可知，这是一个宾语从句。

根据形容词thick及结构可知这里的意思是印第安人要算出土坯墙的确切厚度。

所以答案为how。

] Ⅰ.阅读理解AIn the fifteenth century Italy had no single ruler.Instead it was a collection of independent states,known as “city states” because each one was run by a central city such as Florence.Some were small;some were large.Most states had their own government,laws and money.During the Middle Ages,five city states became very rich and powerful.For example,Venice became rich from its trade with the Far East,the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe.Banks in Florence lent money to businesses and governments all over Europe.Let’s look in detail at one city—Florence.In 1400 Florence was one of the largest cities in Italy.It was the centre of a rich trade in wool and cloth.One-third of the workers in Florence worked in the wool trade.The most powerful family in Florence was the Medici family,who had made their money through banking.The most famou s member of the family was Lorenzo de’ Medici who ruled the city between 1469 and 1492.The other powerful people who had influence in Florence were the members of the guilds (行业协会).Craftsmen such as carpenters each had their own guild.If you were a member of a guild and over 25 years old then you could be involved in governing the city.The rulers of Florence wanted their city to be impressive and famous.The Medici collected books and built a huge library to house them.They spent money on renovating (修复) old buildings and putting up new ones.They built a splendid palace and employed painters and sculptors to decorate it.Some of the best and most famousartists were brought to work in Florence.1.What do we know about the city states?A.They ruled themselves.B.They were made up of five cities.C.They didn’t trade with each other.D.They disappeared during the Middle Ages.2.The relationship between the city states can be described as .A.strongB.inflexibleC.unfriendlyD.cooperative3.According to the text,the Medici family .A.created their own guildB.contributed a lot to FlorenceC.was the single ruler of FlorenceD.became rich through doing woodwork4.Why did some artists go to Florence?A.Because there was great demand for art in Florence.B.Because there were many famous artists in Florence.C.Because Florence was well-known for its art trade.D.Because other cities had no interest in art.B(2016·广东五校协作体第一次联考)to Adventureland!The Travel PavilionExplore places you have never been to before,and experience different ways of life.Visit the Amazon jungle village,the Turkish market,the Tai floating market,the Berber mountain house and others.Talk to the people there who will tell you about their lives,and things they make.You can try making a carpet,making nets,fishing...The Future TowerThis exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives.It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next cen tury and the way we’ll be living then.Spend some time in our space station and climb into our simulator(模拟装置)for the journey to Mars!The Nature ParkThis is not really one park but several.In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers:see lions,giraffes,elephants in the wild.Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins and whales.And then there is still the Aviary to see...The PyramidThis is the center of Adventureland.Run out of films,need some postcards and stamps?For all these things and many more,visit our underground shopping e here for information and ideas too.5.The Travel Pavilion is built to help visitors .A.realize the importance of travelingC.learn something about different places in the worldD.learn how to make things such as fishing nets6.If you are intere sted in knowing about what people’s life in the future will be like,you may visit .A.the Travel PavilionB.the Future TowerC.the Safari ParkD.the Pyramid7.If you want to get a toy lion to take home,where will you most likely go?A.The Travel Pavilion.B.The Nature Park.C.The Future Tower.D.The Pyramid.【巩固】The American Family Immigration History Center is an exciting new interactive area at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum where more than 100 million Americans may search for their family's beginnings in the New World. Now, for the first time, the passengers records of the ships that landed some 22 million immigrants, crewmembers and other passengers at the Port of New York and Ellis IslandFive years in the making, the center was developed and funded by the Statue of the LibertyEllis Island Foundation, Inc., which was responsible for the restoration and preservation of the Statue of the Liberty and Ellis Island, and the creation of the Immigration Museum.kiosk where you can enter ancestors' names and see if their arrival records are included in the database and are available in the History CenterMillions of hours were spent creating this vast database and, if you find your ancestors' names, you'll discover answers to questions you've always wondered about... What ship did my family members take? When did they arrive? How old were they? Were they married? Then, take these valuable records and create your own Family History Scrapbook, preserving forever the story of the past while keeping the legacy of your family alive.1.Why is it easier for visitors to find their family histories in the History Center?A. More clerks are employed there.B.C. Facilities of the museum are restored.D. Workers are more creative than before.2.Who sponsors the restoration of the American Family Immigration History Center?A. Families whose family histories are kept here.B. National Park Service in the United States.C. Local government and visitors to the Museum.D. The Statue of LibertyEllis Island Foundation, Inc.3.The word “kiosk” in the passage is most probably______.A. a museum assistantB.an advertisementC. a self¬service deviceD. a receptionist4.In which part of a newspaper would this passage most probably be found?A. Science.B. Entertainment.C. Life.D. Travel.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了美国家庭移民历史中心，数以亿计的美国人可以在这里找到他们的家庭。