【配套K12】[学习]2019高考英语一轮优练题 Unit 3 The Million Pound
Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note李仕才(必修3 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】Classical Chinese poetry is traditional Chinese poetry 1. (write) in Classical Chinese and typified by certain traditional forms and close 2. (connect) with particular historical periods，such as the poetry of the Tang Dynasty.Its existence 3. (document) at least as early as the publication of the Classic of Poetry or Shijing.4. (variety) combinations of forms and genres exist.Many or most of these 5. (arise) at the end of the Tang Dynasty.Use and development of Classical Chinese poetry 6. (active) continued up to the year of 1919，7. the May Fourth Movement took place，and is still developed even today. Poetry created during this 2，500year period of moreorless continuous development shows 8. great deal of diversity—classified by both major historical periods and by dynastic periods.Of the key aspects of Classical Chinese poetry，another is 9. (it) intense interrelationship with other forms of Chinese art，such as Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy. Classical Chinese poetry has proven to be of strong influence 10.poetry worldwide.【语篇解读】本文为说明文。
文章简单介绍了中国古诗的一些相关情况。
1．written [考查非谓语动词。
中国古诗是用古文写的传统中国诗歌。
write与poetry之间是动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。
]2．connections [考查名词。
空前有形容词close“紧密的”，故空处填名词。
connection 在此表示“(两种事实、观念等的)联系，关联”，是可数名词，故填名词的复数形式。
] 3．is documented [考查动词的时态和语态。
document在此表示“记录，记载”，是及物动词，document与existence之间是动宾关系，故用被动语态，且此处表示客观事实，要用一般现在时。
]4．Various [考查形容词。
存在多种多样的形式和种类的结合体。
空处修饰名词combinations，故填形容词various“多种多样的”。
]5．arose [考查动词的时态。
它们中的很多或者说大部分产生于唐代晚期。
arise“产生，出现”，是不及物动词，根据时间状语at the end of the Tang Dynasty可知本句用一般过去时。
]6．actively [考查副词。
分析句子结构可知，空处修饰谓语动词continued，故用副词actively“活跃地”。
]7．when [考查定语从句。
分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是the year of 1919，空处在从句中作时间状语，故填when。
]8．a [考查冠词。
a great deal of“大量的，许多”，是固定搭配，修饰不可数名词，故填a。
]9．its [考查代词。
空处指代对象是Classical Chinese poetry，且表示“……的”，故填its。
][易错分析] 本空容易误填their，因为学生没有弄清楚文章的逻辑关系，以为空处指代的对象是前面的the key aspects。
但是如果这样的话，句意就说不通了。
10．on/upon [考查介词。
influence“影响”常与介词on/upon连用。
]Ⅰ.阅读理解(2016·河北“五个一名校联盟”质量监测)Robinson Crusoe is a famous novel written by Daniel Defoe.The book tells the story of a man who is shipwrecked(遭遇海难的).He spends 28 years on an island near Venezuela.The book tells the story of everything that happens to Robinson Crusoe.He hopes someone will rescue him,but he has been there for so long on his own that he also begins to fear being rescued.Robinson Crusoe was published in 1719.Most experts believe the story is based on the life of Alexander Selkirk,who was a Scottish sailor.On an expedition(探险) in 1704,Selkirk had an argument with his ship’s captain.Selkirk thought the ship was not safe and was about to fall apart.When the ship stopped at a remote island to get fresh water,Selkirk got off.He tried to get the other crew members to leave with him,but nobody would.The ship then sailed away without him.Selkirk spent four years and four months on his own on the island,known as Aguas Buenas.Selkirk was finally rescued by a ship that visited the island i n 1709.The ship’s captain was grateful to Selkirk because he provided food for the crew when they arrived.Now archaeologists think they have found the remains of Selkirk’s camp on Aguas Buenas.They found two deep holes that would have held wooden posts.Thearchaeologists say this is evidence that Selkirk built a shelter there.The post holes are near a fresh water stream.They are located quite high up,which would have meant that Selkirk was able to watch out for the ships coming close to the island.The most interesting evidence,the archaeologists say,is part of a piece of equipment used by sailors to navigate(导航).Historians believe Selkirk was a navigator,so the instrument could have belonged to him.Robinson Crusoe was published ten years after Selkirk was rescued.Most experts think Daniel Defoe heard and read stories about Selkirk,which inspired him to write the book.1.Why did Selkirk choose to land on the remote island?A.Because he had quarrels with the crew members.B.Because the captain ordered him to get fresh water.C.Because he wanted to go on an adventure there.D.Because he thought the ship he was on was in danger.2.We can infer from the text that the ship that visited Aguas Buenas in 1709 .A.lost its way while sailingcked fresh water upon arrivalC.was being navigated by SelkirkD.was running out of food upon arrival3.How could Selkirk see ships that might rescue him,according to archaeologists?A.By asking the crew members on the ships.B.By sending messages to the ships’ captains.C.By watching from his shelter high on the island.D.By using a piece of equipment used to navigate.4.The author wrote the text to .A.explain the origin of Robinson CrusoeB.promote sales of Robinson CrusoeC.criticise Alexander Selkirk’s deedsD.praise Daniel Defoe for his writing inspirationBAs a child，I was generally happy，singing and dancing to my favorite songs，smiling and laughing with my friends and family.But as far back as second grade，I noticed a“darkness”about me.I didn't enjoy participati ng in many things.In middle school，things in my life began to get even worse.I began withdrawing from everything I once enjoyed.I was always tired.Everything was horrible.Finally，midway through eighth grade，I was told I had a chemical imbalance，diagnosed(诊断)with clinical depression，and had to take medicine.It took months for me to feel the effects of the medicine.When I began to feel happy again is when I realized that I had to take the responsibility for getting better myself, rather than relying on medicine.Aristotle said，“To live happily is an inward power of the soul，”and I believe that this quote describes what I had to do to achieve happiness.Happiness is a journey.Everyone seems to need different things to be happy.“The essentials(要素)to happiness are something to love，something to do，and something to hope for，”a quote from William Blake sums up what I believe people need to realize to be truly happy in life.People need love.I feel they need their family and their friends more than anything else in the world.People need work to do，something to make them feel they are making a difference in the world.People need to know that more good is to come in the future，so they continue to live for“now” instead of constantly worrying about the bad that could come.Love and hope are happiness.1．What do we know about the author in Paragraph 2?A．He hated going to sleep because he couldn't sleep well.B．He spent months recovering from the clinical depression.C．He was diagnosed with clinical depression in Grade Seven.D．He suffered a great deal from clinical depression.2．Who helped the author to be happy again?A．The author's friends. B．Aristotle.C．The author himself. D．William.3．Which of the following about being truly happy is unnecessary in the author's opinion?A．Love. B．Ambition.C．Hope. D．Work.4．What may be the best title for the text?A．The Essentials to HappinessB．Ways to Overcome ShortcomingsC．Everyone Needs to Be HappyD．Happiness Is Love【解题导语】作者根据自己克服抑郁症的经历总结出了幸福生活的要素。
2019高考英语一轮选练习题 Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note(含解析)新人教版必修3
Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note李仕才一、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 RIKEN Center 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。
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Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note李仕才(必修3 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】Classical Chinese poetry is traditional Chinese poetry 1. (write) in Classical Chinese and typified by certain traditional forms and close 2. (connect) with particular historical periods，such as the poetry of the Tang Dynasty.Its existence 3. (document) at least as early as the publication of the Classic of Poetry or Shijing.4. (variety) combinations of forms and genres exist.Many or most of these 5. (arise) at the end of the Tang Dynasty.Use and development of Classical Chinese poetry 6. (active) continued up to the year of 1919，7. the May Fourth Movement took place，and is still developed even today. Poetry created during this 2，500year period of moreorless continuous development shows 8. great deal of diversity—classified by both major historical periods and by dynastic periods.Of the key aspects of Classical Chinese poetry，another is 9. (it) intense interrelationship with other forms of Chinese art，such as Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy. Classical Chinese poetry has proven to be of strong influence 10.poetry worldwide.【语篇解读】本文为说明文。
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Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note李仕才(必修3 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】Classical Chinese poetry is traditional Chinese poetry 1. (write) in Classical Chinese and typified by certain traditional forms and close 2. (connect) with particular historical periods，such as the poetry of the Tang Dynasty.Its existence 3. (document) at least as early as the publication of the Classic of Poetry or Shijing.4. (variety) combinations of forms and genres exist.Many or most of these 5. (arise) at the end of the Tang Dynasty.Use and development of Classical Chinese poetry 6. (active) continued up to the year of 1919，7. the May Fourth Movement took place，and is still developed even today. Poetry created during this 2，500year period of moreorless continuous development shows 8. great deal of diversity—classified by both major historical periods and by dynastic periods.Of the key aspects of Classical Chinese poetry，another is 9. (it) intense interrelationship with other forms of Chinese art，such as Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy. Classical Chinese poetry has proven to be of strong influence 10.poetry worldwide.【语篇解读】本文为说明文。
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必修3Unit 3李仕才考点规范练(必修3 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Michael loves scubadiving. By 9, he was an extraordinary swimmer and a good listener in the pool.Michael's first dive, __1__， was truly unforgettable. Instead of using a boat, the plan was to go down a ladder at the boat and drop into about 15 feet of water. Everything went __2__ (perfect). His instructor Polly led him to the nearby reef. While __3__ (explore) the reef in 27 feet of water, Michael suddenly signaled a problem with his mask. Polly signaled back for him to clear it. He cleared it __4__ then later signaled the problem again. His mask was completely flooded with water. Michael made a sign __5__ he wanted to go up. Polly signaled, “No! Stay with me！”According to Polly, even though scuba __6__ (train) teaches new divers how to deal with flooded masks, many beginners panic the first time water fills their masks during an actual dive. Michael wasn't like many beginners, though. He didn't panic. He did __7__ (exact) what he learned to do during his years. He stayed calm, __8__ (think) it through, and followed Polly's __9__ (instruct). Polly gradually led Michael to an area with shallower water. The group swam together back to the shore for a celebration of Michael's __10__ (amaze) accomplishment.【文章大意】Michael 是一名潜水员。
2019年高考英语一轮优练题 Unit 3 Life in the future(含解析)新人教版必修5
Unit 3 Life in the future李仕才一、阅读理解。
He was there every morning, sitting motionless on the front steps of his house. In the morning light, I could see the shadows that were etched(蚀刻)deep within the lines surrounding his eyes.Each morning I walked this route with my daughter to her kindergarten class. We were new to the neighborhood so that I didn’t know many of my neighbors. On one beautiful autumn morning, as we passed his house, my daughter called out to him, “Hi, Mr. Man!” Always the outgoing child,I wasn’t surprised at her enthusiasm. But her cheerfulness soon faded when the man didn’t look at her and say “Hi” back.As we continued on our walk to school, my daughter asked why the man didn’t want to say hi to her. Because I didn’t have an answer, I said simply, “Maybe he is having a bad day.” later I knew that Bob lost his wife in a car accident.A few days later, as we approached Bob’s house on our way to school, my daughter called out “Hi Mr. Man!” and as usual, he didn’t respond. But then she ran onto his front lawn and picked up a beautiful red autumn leaf. She continued up one step and handed it to him. I held my breath.As she skipped back to me, she said, “See you tomorrow, Mr. Man!” This time, he acknowledged her. In a soft gentle voice, he th anked her and said, “See you tomorrow.”From then on, Bob and my daughter exchanged greeting each morning. Our friendship with Bob continued for many years. But, the sweetest day is when Bob attended my daughter’s high school graduation. Bob gave my daught er a gift---a book on identifying various plants and trees. There, tucked in the pages that described an oak tree, was the leaf my daughter had given to Mr. Man when they first met. He had dried and pressed it and kept it all those years.1.What puzzled the girl?A. The cause of the man’s sadnessB. The shadows in the man’s eyesC. The man’s sitting still on the stepsD. The man’s not answering her greeting2.How did the author feel when his daughter gave the red leaf to the man?A. ProudB. NervousC. EmbarrassedD. Comfortable3.Why did Bob keep that little red leaf?A. It was a care from a girlB. It was a symbol of enthusiasmC. It was a reminder of his painful daysD. It represented the knowledge of trees4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.A Simple Red LeafB.A Strange NeighborC. An Unusual FriendD.A Greeting From A girl【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。
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必修3Unit 3李仕才考点规范练(必修3 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】You may feel short of money even if you have a good salary. The following are some tips on __1__ to save your money. First, set __2__ (goal) to save money and formmoneysaving habits while staying away from those w ho waste money. Think twice before using money on expensive skincare products.Second, cut down your daily expenses. When going to a supermarket, write down what you want to buy to avoid __3__ (buy) unnecessary stuff. Girls, __4__ always spend money on clothes, should keep __5__ eye open for discounts — you're likely to buy good summer dress in winter at a __6__ (reason) price. Third, economize your social life. When it's your turn to buy a meal, invite your friends to your home and cook the dinner __7__ (you). If you separate from your boyfriend, you __8__ (suppose) to donate the gifts he sent to you to some charities instead __9__ throwing them away.__10__ (final), you need to find other ways to earn extra money.1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________5．________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________9．________ 10.________Ⅰ.阅读理解(2016·河北“五个一名校联盟”质量监测)Robinson Crusoe is a famous novel written by Daniel Defoe.The book tells thestory of a man who is shipwrecked(遭遇海难的).He spends 28 years on an island near Venezuela.The book tells the story of everything that happens to Robinson Crusoe.He hopes someone will rescue him,but he has been there for so long on his own that he also begins to fear being rescued.Robinson Crusoe was published in 1719.Most experts believe the story is based on the life of Alexander Selkirk,who was a Scottish sailor.On an expedition(探险) in 1704,Selkirk had an argument with his ship’s captain.Selkirk thought the ship wasnot safe and was about to fall apart.When the ship stopped at a remote island to get fresh water,Selkirk got off.He tried to get the other crew members to leave with him,but nobody would.The ship thensailed away without him.Selkirk spent four years and four months on his own on the island,known as Aguas Buenas.Selkirk was finally rescued by a ship that visited the island in 1709.The ship’s captain was grateful to Selkirk because he provided food for the crew when they arrived.Now archaeologists think they have found the remains of Selkirk’s camp on Aguas Buenas.They found two deep holes that would have held wooden posts.The archaeologists say this is evidence that Selkirk built a shelter there.The post holes are near a fresh water stream.They are located quite high up,which would have meant that Selkirk was able to watch out for the ships coming close to the island.The most interesting evidence,the archaeologists say,is part of a piece of equipment used by sailors to navigate(导航).Historians believe Selkirk was a navigator,so the instrument could have belonged to him.Robinson Crusoe was published ten years after Selkirk was rescued.Most experts think Daniel Defoe heard and read stories about Selkirk,which inspired him to write the book.1.Why did Selkirk choose to land on the remote island?A.Because he had quarrels with the crew members.B.Because the captain ordered him to get fresh water.C.Because he wanted to go on an adventure there.D.Because he thought the ship he was on was in danger.2.We can infer from the text that the ship that visited Aguas Buenas in1709 .A.lost its way while sailingcked fresh water upon arrivalC.was being navigated by SelkirkD.was running out of food upon arrival3.How could Selkirk see ships that might rescue him,according to archaeologists?A.By asking the crew members on the ships.B.By sending messages to the ships’ captains.C.By watching from his shelter high on the island.D.By using a piece of equipment used to navigate.4.The author wrote the text to .A.explain the origin of Robinson Crusoe。
2019高考英语一轮基础达标练题Unit3TheMillionPoundBankNote含解析新人教
Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note李仕才一、阅读理解。
Career criminals begin their antisocial behavior during their toddler (学步的儿童) years and may go on with a life of crime if their behavior isn’t challenged, scientists have discovered. While most children grow out of their bad behavior by adulthood, a study found those who had “callous unemotional (冷漠无情的) characteristics” could grow up to have problems with the law later in life. Behavior characteristics such as a lack of sympathy and lying in childhood could have an impact years on.Luke Hyde, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, said, “These are signs for parents and doctors to watch out for, as they may signal more than just the terrible twos.” He said, “Parents both take care of the ir child and provide their child’s genes so it’s been difficult to know if we’re seeing that parenting causes callous unemotional behaviors, or if it is just a sign of the genes being passed to the child.”The research also discovered that strict parenting is linked to the development of antisocial behavior. Scientists looked at 561 families in an adoption study that examined biological mothers’ antisocial behavior. The scientists found children of antisocial mothers were also more likely to exhibit the same behavior characteristics, despite having limited or no touch with them as they were adopted as babies.“The really exciting take-home message from this study is that small, day-to-day positive interactions (互动) that parents have with their young children can make a huge difference in children’s development,’’ said Leslie Leve, a professor at the University of Oregon who co-led the data collection.“Even when children have inherited (遗传) a very challenging set of behaviors, hearing ‘good job’ or receiving encouragement can help protect them from developing serious problems coming from their inherited difficulties,” he added. The study, worked on by scientists from the University of Michigan, Penn State University and the University of Oregon has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.Researchers will follow the group of children through early adolescence to determine if these behaviors still continue to exist from the toddler years.1.What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Kids’ social behavi ors are related to crime.B. Criminals begin their crimes during adolescence.C. Antisocial behaviors of kids could be on their way to a life of crime.D. Warmhearted kids are more likely to be criminals in the future.2.What conclusion might the scientists draw from the study?A. Antisocial behaviors might be inherited.B. The genes decide kids’ antisocial behaviors.C. Antisocial behaviors have nothing to do with crimes.D. Adopted babies surely have antisocial behaviors when they grow up.3.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Parenting is the main reason that causes kids’ antisocial behaviors.B. What causes career criminals to begin their crimes is their parents’ characteristics.C. Leslie Leve has a doubtful attitude to adoptive mothers’ active in teractions with kids.D. Inherited antisocial behaviors of kids can be lightened by positive parenting.4.Why will researchers track kids’ process of growing?A. To make sure if kids’ behaviors will last.B. To make sure if praise will change kids.C. To d etermine if kids’ behaviors will be inherited.D. To determine if parents’ comfort will protect kids.【文章大意】研究人员发现孩子的反社会行为有可能使他们走向犯罪的道路，积极的育儿方式可以减轻孩子的反社会行为。
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Dear Mr.Shyamalan，According to the box office，congratulations are in order.It seems your new movie，Split，is doing gangbusters.That means millions of people all over the world have seen or will soon see your story about a man who is suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder(DID)．As much as I'm rooting for you as an artist，Mr.Shyamalan，personally，I think you climbed to success on the overburdened backs of the mentally ill.As a person who suffers from multiple(多面的)personalities，as well as a psychologist with professional knowledge and skills in the subject，I feel it is my duty to school you in a few facts：People who suffer from DID are not，generally speaking，scary or cheating.We are normal people who silently suffer from a painful condition in which our sense of who we are feels divided into broken parts.Our condition is often caused by a history of severe and repeated child abuse.In truth，we are victims of unimaginable violence.With the release of your movie，you have become my bully(恃强凌弱者)．I am personally harmed by the absurd fixed image you use in Split.Your description of Kevin Crumb as one more gender confused，crossdressing multiple with a liking for violence has the same effect as shouting across the playground，“People with DID are dangerous nut jobs！”I have lived for years with the shame created by movies such as yours.Despite being a successful doctor who runs a charity for adult survivors of child abuse，I live with constant anxiety that people will learn of my diagnosis(诊断)．For no matter how long I've known someone or how highly they think of me，once they know I'm a multiple，the reaction is imaginable.In the future，I'd appreciate it if you stopped using our pain and suffering as materials for your entertainment.Michelle Stevens1．What does the author think of Shyamalan's success?A．His efforts paid off.B．He deserved it.C．He was very fortunate.D．He got it in an immoral way.2．What's the probable cause of DID?A．Alcohol abuse of parents.B．Ill treatment in childhood.C．Tense relations among people.D．Extreme anxiety from life.3．Who is Kevin Crumb according to the text?A．A friend of Mr.Shyamalan's.B．A character in Split.C．A patient of Michelle Stevens'.D．A psychologist with multiple personalities.4．What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A．To give the movie Split a review.B．To show respect for people with DID.C．To state that the movie Split hurt people with DID.D．To argue that people with DID can also make a difference.【解题导语】本文是一封书信。
2019年高考英语一轮精选练Unit3TheMillionPoundBankNote试题新人教版必修
Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note李仕才一、阅读理解。
(2018·成都高中毕业班诊断)Flaubert had it that “one way of tolerating existence is to lose oneself in literature as in an unending party”. It turns out that reading doesn’t only help us to tolerate existence, but actually lengthens it.A recent study by Yale University researchers, published online in the journal Social Science & Medicine, concluded that “book readers experienced a 20 percent reduction in the risk of death over the 12 years of followup compared to nonreaders”．The data was obtained from the study sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The study looked at 3，635 subjects, all older than 50, whom the researchers divided into three groups：those who didn’t read books, those who read up to 3.5 hours a week and those who read more than 3.5 hours a week.The findings were remarkable：on average, book readers survived almost two years longer than those who didn’t crack open a book. The more the subjects read, the longer they lived, but as little as 30 minutes a day was still beneficial in terms of survival.Accounting for factors such as education level, income and health status, the study found that those who read more than 3.5 hours weekly were 23 percent less likely to die during that 12year period. Tho se who read up to 3.5 hours—an average of a half hour a day—were 17 percent less likely.“In other words, just like a healthy diet and exercise, books appear to promote a significant survival advantage，” the authors concluded.Why or how that’s the case remains unclear；the research showed only an association between book reading and longevity, not a causal relationship. But the findings are not so surprising. Other recent research showed that reading novels appears to increase both brain connectivity and sympathy.【解题导语】研究发现，阅读和长寿有一定的联系，阅读者的平均寿命比不读书的人长将近两岁。
[K12学习]2019高考英语一轮优练题 模块3 Unit 3 Back to the past 牛
Unit 3 Back to the past一、阅读理解。
With autumn on the horizon, the season’s first Oscar competitors are here. Already, the Hollywood Reporter has predicted that the often-snubbed(冷落的) Leonardo DiCaprio could win. Although before we get swept up in predictions, it’s nice to remember that little gold men are not the reason we love the movies. They shouldn’t be the primary reason for acting in them either.Bill Murray knows this first hand. Murray was positioned to win his first-ever Oscar Academy Award for 2004’s “Lost in Translation”, but he lost it to Sean Penn. Years later, Murray explained how he took the defeat in stride(从容应对), and his words should act as a blueprint for anyone who has failed:“I went through it once before and it’s nice to get nominated and win some prizes. You get to go to dinners and tell little stories and so forth. Then you get to get dressed up. And then you get to be on TV, which is sweet. And you can either win or lose. Well you’re not supposed to say ‘lose’ when you talk about the Os car. You are supposed to say ‘not chosen’. But I later realized that I had gotten a little caught up in the possibility of winning. So, shame on myself for getting caught in it. But I won a lot of the prizes for Lost in Translation. So I thought it didn’t seem unnatural to expect that I would be rewarded just one more time. So when it didn’t happen, I thought, ‘Well, that’s kind of funny.’ But to get prizes is not why you work.”Murray isn’t alone in those feelings. No mention of actors without Oscars would be complete without recognition of Leonardo DiCaprio, who said, “I don’t think I ever expected anything like an Oscar ever, to tell you the truth. That is not my motivation when I do these roles. I really am motivated by being able to work with great peop le and create a body of work that I can look back and be proud of.”Perhaps neither Murray nor DiCaprio will ever be introduced as an Academy Award-winning actor, but winning an Oscar for acting shouldn’t be the point. Here are some other amazing actors who never won an Oscar, even if you think they did: Julianne Moore, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Will Smith. Andthey have proved that countless times before.1.We can learn about Bill Murray from the passage that_________.A. he felt a shamed that he didn’t win the Oscar.B. he never expected himself to win the Oscar.C. he had already won many other awards before he failed in Oscar.D. he is the first actor who had been predicted to win the Oscar but failed.2.Leonard DiCaprio is motivated to act different roles because _________A. he wants to win the Oscar.B. he can cooperate with great people.C. he wants others to take pride in him.D. he is not the only actor who hasn’t won the Oscar.3.The underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refers to “_________”.A. Neither Murray nor DiCaprio will won an Oscar.B. Winning an Oscar for acting shouldn’t be the point.C. Some amazing actors have never won an Oscar.D. You think that some actors should have won an Oscar.4.What is the writer’s attitude to Leonardo’s idea on winning an Oscar?A. Approving.B. CriticalC. Indifferent.D. Neutral.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了落选奥斯卡奖的比尔默里和莱昂纳多对奥斯卡奖的看法。