2019年高考英语一轮巩固达标练题Unit2Workingtheland(含解析)新人教版必修4
2 Working the land李仕才***阅读理解。
Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful, there is a natural desire of us to capture(捕捉) and preserve it—which means, in this day and age, that we are likely to reach for our phones to take a picture.Though this would seem to be an ideal solution, there are two big problems associated with taking pictures. Firstly, we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a photograph in the first place. And secondly, because we feel the pictures are safely stored on our phones, we never get around to looking at them, so sure are we that we’ll get around to them one day.The first person to notice the problems was the English art critic(评论家), John Ruskin. He was a keen traveler who realized that most tourists make a poor job of noticing or remembering the beautiful things they see. He argued that humans have a natural tendency to respond to beauty and desire to have it, but there are better and worse expressions of this desire. At worst, we get into buying souvenirs or taking photographs. But, in Ruskin’s eyes, there’s just one thing we should do—attempting to draw the interesting things we see, regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.Ruskin said, “Drawing can teach us to see: to notice properly rather than gaze absentmindedly.In the process of recreating with our own hands what lies before our eyes, we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”Ruskin deplored the blindness and hurry of modern tourists, especially those who prided themselves on traveling around the whole Europe in a week by train, “No changing of places at a hundred miles an hour will make us stronger, happier, or wiser. There was always more in the world than men could see, if they ever walked slowly. The really precious things are thoughts and sights, not pace.”【解题导语】本文主要讨论了旅游中如何享受美景以及游客普遍存在的问题。
1．According to Paragraph 2, when taking pictures, people tend to ．A．forget to appreciate something attractive on the spotB．find it hard to learn skills of taking good picturesC．find a good way to keep things in their mindsD．have a chance to meet the challenge of new technologyA 解析：细节理解题。
根据文章第二段的第二句可知，人们忙着拍照而忘了欣赏风景。
2．According to Ruskin, what should travelers do to best express their appreciation of and desire for something beautiful?A．To speak it out openly.B．To photograph it instantly.C．To purchase it immediately.D．To paint it directly.D 解析：细节理解题。
根据第三段的最后一句可知，Ruskin认为，旅游者把自己看到的美景直接画下来就是对美景欣赏的最好表达。
3．From the fourth paragraph, we can infer that Ruskin encourages us to be ．A．considerate and determinedB．active and adventurousC．creative and thoughtfulD．sensitive and ambitiousC 解析：推理判断题。
根据第四段的“In the process of recreating with our own hands ... we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”可推知，Ruskin鼓励我们要有创造性，对景观要有深刻的理解。
4．The underlined word “deplored” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “”．A．appreciated B．criticizedC．favored D．ignoredB 解析：词义猜测题。
根据最后一段的“the blindness and hurry of modern tourists”并结合Ruskin的主张可推知，deplore意为“批判，不赞成”，故选B。
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Anyone who has had a longterm disease knows that recovering at home can be lonely. This can be __1__ (especial) true of children. They may feel __2__ (leave) out. Now, these children may have a hightech friend to help feel less lonely. A small robot may help children who are recovering from a longterm __3__ (ill). The robot like human beings takes their place at school. And their school friends must help carry the robot between classes and place the robot on their desks.Through the robot, a child can hear his or her teachers and friends. He or she can also attend classes from wherever they are recovering—whether at home __4__ from a hospital bed. Dolva, one of the scientists who __5__ (be) concentrating on developing the robot, explains __6__ the robot AV1 works. She says from home, the child uses a tablet or phone to start the robot. __7__ (use) the same device, he or she can control the robot's movements. Inside the robot, there is a small computer linked __8__ a 4G network. The robot is __9__ (equip) with speakers, microphones and cameras, which makes communicating __10__ (easy). So it's the eyes and the ears and the voices at school. Hopefully AV1 will help some children feel less lonely while they are absent from class.1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________ 9.________ 10.________篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。
[K12学习]2019年高考英语一轮优练题 Unit 2 Working the land(含解析)
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Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解。
Dear Parents:I’m delighted that you are considering the British International School for your children’s education. Our school offers first class international education delivered by experienced, highly qualified and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by: The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of the children.An acknowledge that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family.1.What do you think the author is?A.A school principalB. An exchange student.C. An assistant professorD. An experienced lecturer.2.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students’ skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.3.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. MannersB. Self-disciplineC. Qualities.D. Independence.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere. 【文章大意】这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息。
近年高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit2Workingtheland(含解析)新人教版必修4(2021
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Working the land李仕才【阅读理解插花】阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项.In the 1760s, Mathurin Roze opened a series of shops that boasted （享有) a special meat soup called consommé。
Although the main attraction was the soup，Roze’s chain shops also set a new standard for dining out， which helped to establish Roze as the inventor of the modern restaurant.Today, scholars have generated large amounts of instructive research about restaurants. Take visual hints that influence what we eat： diners served themselves about 20 percent more pasta（意大利面食) when their plates matched their food。
[小初高学习]2019高考英语一轮选练习题 Unit 2 Working the land(含解析)
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必修4Unit 2李仕才(必修4 Unit 2)【短文语法填空】It was a busy day at the grocery store and an old couple were in line behind me with birthday balloons.From 1.________ they said，I knew their nephew had a twin and something bad happened to the baby at birth.Though they did all they could 2.________(help) them but times were tough for them.They seemed to be too nervous and were too 3.________(anxiety) to leave，so I asked4.________ they wanted to go ahead of me or not.They didn’t understand what I5.________(mean) at first.After knowing it，they were very appreciative.But they stood behind me.At that time I knew it had to be a significant day to them.Nothing could be6.________(good) if someone offered to help them.So I told the cashier to add the balloons to my purchases.The old couple refused at first7.________ I insisted.I said，“You tell your sweet nephew that there are still nice people left who wanted to give them8.________ hand in this world.” They thanked me over and over and the cashier was moved to tears，9.________(say) there was an angel in her line today. That little act of 10.________(kind) made everyone who saw it feel good—but it made me feel the best of all!Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2016·山西考前质检)It’s that time of year when people need to lock their cars.It’s not because there are a lot of criminals running around stealing cars.Rather,it’s because of the good-hearted neighbours who want to share their harvest.Especially with this year’s large crop,leaving a car unlocked in my neighbourhood is an invitation for someone to stuff it full of zucchini(西葫芦).My sister-in-law,Sharon,recently had a good year for tomatoes.She and her family had eaten and canned so many that they began to feel their skin turn slightlyred.That’s when she decided it was time to share her blessings.Sh e started calling everyone she knew.When that failed,she began to ask everyone in the neighbourhoodlike a politician,eventually finding a neighbour delighted to have thetomatoes.“Feel free to take whatever you want.” Sharon told her.She felt happy that s he could help someone and that the food didn’t go to waste.A few days later,Sharon answered the door.There was the neighbour,holding some bread.The neighbour smiled pleasantly,“I want to thank you for all of thetomatoes,and I have to admit that I took a few other things and hope you wouldn’t mind.”Sharon couldn’t think of anything else in her garden that had been worth harvesting and said so.“Oh,but you did,” the neighbour said.“You had some of the prettiest zucchini I’ve ever seen.”Sharon was confused.Zucchini in her garden?They hadn’t even planted anyzucchini.But her neighbour insisted that there really were bright-green zucchini in Sharon’s garden.Sharon’s curiosity got the better of her and she had to go and see where the zucchini had grown.The two of them walked together into the backyard.Whenthe neighbour pointed at the long green vegetables,Sharonsmiled.“Well,actually,those are cucumbers that we never harvested,because they gottoo big,soft and bitter for eating or canning.”The neighbour looked at Sharon,shock written all over her face.Then,shesmiled,and held out the bread that she had shared all over the neighbourhood.“I brought you a loaf of cucumber bread.I hope you like it.”1.Why does the author suggest that people in the neighbourhood should lock their cars?A.They might be stolen by thieves.B.They might be moved away by the police.C.Their neighbours might throw rubbish in them.D.Their neighbours might fill them with their harvest.2.How did those who received Sharon’s call react to the invitation to take her tomatoes?A.They refused to take it.B.They accepted it with pleasure.C.They promised to come when they were free.D.They recommended someone else who would like them.3.What did the neighbour do in Sharon’s garden?A.She harvested tomatoes only.B.She harvested zucchini by accident.C.She took some cucumbers mistakenly.D.She took something without Sharon’s permission.4.We can infer from the article that the neighbour’ s bread would taste .A.bitter but tastyB.strange and funnyC.hard and sourD.soft and sweetBLeeds Library CalendarMonday 10 April 18:00-20:00Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies — The Gott collection and the Yorkshire Landscape. Nicole Harding talks aboutte Gott collection.Admission: FREESaturday 6 May 13:00-15:30Members’ Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress SeasonThere Will Be Blood(15) 158 mins.Daniel Plainview (Day Lewis) is a down-and-out silver miner who strikes it rich and becomes an oil tycoon. When he learns of a small oil-rich town in Californis, he moves there with his adopted son. Using his son to project the image of a caring family man, Plainview gains the cooperation of almost all the locals in the town, with promises to help develop their community but over time, Plainview’s gradual accu mulation of wealth and power causes his true self to surface.Admission: €3(including a glass of wine).To book please click here.Wednesday 17 May 18:00-20:00Member’s Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress SeasonBorn Yesterday (PG) 116 mins.Judy Holliday plays Billie Dawn, the dumb blonde girlfriend of Harry Brook (Broderick Crawford), a corrupt millionaire junk dealer. Brock, a man with social ambitions, is embarrassed by Billie’s rube behavior, so he arranges for her to take a crash course in culture from a handsome, young journalist (Willian Holden). Billie learns really quickly under his kind guide and becomes increasingly aware of her role in Brock’s business deals.Admission: €3(including a glass of wine).To book please click here.Thursday 8 June 18:00-20:30Big Book End Event: In Conversation With Candace Robb and Chris NicksonHistorian and historical crime fiction author, Candace Robb will be in conversation with historical crime fiction author, Chris Nickson on Thurs 8 June, 7 p.m. at the Leeds Library.Admission: €3To book please click here.1.What film will be shown on 6th May?A. Judy Holliday.B.A Glass of Wine.C. There Will Be Blood.D. Born Yesterday.2.What do we know about Billie Dawn from Born Yesterday?A. She is embarrassed by he bad manners.B. She realizes what to be expected of her.C. She contributes to her family business.D. She admires her course teacher.3.Who will attend Big Book End Event at the Leeds Library?A. Candace Robb.B. William Holden.C. Daniel Plainview.D. Broderick Crawford.Ⅱ.完形填空Several years ago,I quit my job to chase my dream of writing a book,but that book was 1 repeatedly.Everybody was asking,“How’s the book coming?”I was so2 .My friends got together one day and I blurted out(脱口而出),“I don’t know my purpose in life.”The outburst was met with 3 and stares.Finally,Pam said,“I don’t know,either.”She was in a job she 4 .Teresa said,“Me either.”I was sure that Bette would have a(n) 5 .She was suffering from cancer and,surely she had figured things out since she was facing a likely terminal outcome. 6 ,she shook her head.Two years passed and,during that time,I sold my 7 ,Teresa went back to school,Pam switched 8 ,and Bette kept on living as best as she could.Actually,for those two years,Bette lived a 9 life than any of us.She built a butterfly garden in her neighbourhood.She spent time with her family,went hiking, 10 and lived.My book was finally 11 and Bette made it to my first big signing.A day or two later,she was back in the 12 as she was seriously ill.I left on tour for several weeks,and when I 13 ,she was close to 14 .The day came when her brother called to let me know Bette had 15 .He asked me to write her obituary(讣告).I thought about how she’d filled every momen t with as much joy as she could find.That obituary wasn’t a list of 16 .It was the story of a woman who lived. 17 what life threw at her,she lived.That was when I 18 what I’d learned through her passing.She defined her purpose in life by simply livin g her life.That’s all any of us are here to do.In the end,the only thing that 19 is that we breathe in our time here and fill it with 20 .1.A.read B.printedC.rejectedD.written2.A.excited B.confidentC.enviousD.embarrassed3.A.darkness B.smokeC.dangerD.silence4.A.hated B.lostC.foundD.created5.A.present B.answerC.dreamD.excuse6.A.Therefore B.HoweverC.BesidesD.Otherwise7.A.house B.carC.paperD.book8.A.jobs B.methodsC.topicsD.channels9.A.fuller B.poorerC.sadderD.simplerplained B.shoutedughedD.learned11.A.revised B.publishedC.reviewedD.translated12.A.hospital B.schoolC.gardenpany13.A.followed B.returnedC.escapedD.recovered14.A.success B.deathC.troubleD.wealth15.A.given up B.shown offC.turned downD.passed away16.A.requirements B.suggestionsC.achievementsD.agreements17.A.Other than B.Rather thanC.Regardless ofD.In case of18.A.guessed B.decidedC.expectedD.realized19.A.works B.mattersC.existsD.changes20.A.life B.trustC.luckD.natureⅢ.短文改错(2016·江西八所重点中学盟校联考)Several days ago,I was out with my friends at the local fast food restaurant.The food was tasted good and we had fun together.After we left the restaurant,we discovered it also sold ice cream.Because we have not eaten ice cream for a long time,we got very exciting.One of our friends decided to buy both of us ice cream and in the restaurant,we screamed crazy.Then a man came in with his son,whom wanted to buy ice cream,too.In the end,he decided to pay our ice cream.We were touched by such an act of kind on a hot day.〚导学号92550055〛(必修4 Unit 2)【短文语法填空】1.what2.to help3.anxious4.whether/if 5．meant6.better7.but8.a9.saying 10．kindnessⅠ.【解题导语】本文为记叙文,介绍了邻居之间共享丰收果实时而出现的一个有趣的小插曲,邻居错摘了莎伦家园子里的黄瓜,以为是西葫芦。
2019年高考英语一轮复习Unit2Workingtheland高效演练跟踪检测新人教版必修4
Unit 2 Working the landⅠ单句语法填空1．If you are the last man (leave) the room, remember to turn off the light.答案：to leave2．You can easily engage yourself in reading, get fun out of it, and gradually build confidence.答案：up3．I regret (tell) you that your problems are beyond my power. You’ll haveto turn to some other one, I’m afraid.答案：to tell4．The high cost of (equip) prohibits many people from taking up this sport.答案：equipment5． (occupy) herself with routine office tasks, she had no time to attend toher children.答案：Occupying6．The discovery of new evidence led to the thief (catch)．答案：being caught7．It sounds like something is wrong with the car’s engine. If ， we’d bettertake it to the garage immediately.答案：so8．(2018·四川成都诊断性检测)Don’t come tomorrow. I’d rather you (come) next weekend.答案：came9． (struggle) to build an online business on their own, they believed they needed Amazon’s Internet orderfulfillment skills.答案：Having struggled10．With his attention (focus) on his homework, he forgot all about what Ihad told him.答案：focusedⅡ单句改错1．Thanks for the support from the local government, they could rebuild their housessoon after the earthquake.答案：for→to2．Before going abroad, you must exchange your money with some dollars.答案：with→for3．It is raining outside. I would rather stay at home than going out.答案：going→go4．Expand your knowledge by reading more books is a wise choice.答案：Expand→Expanding5．Nowadays most of the people are living happy life.答案：happy前加aⅢ单元语法——v.ing形式作主语或宾语1．(2018·浙江场口中学质检)The computers require (repair), so the workers are required (get) ready.答案：repairing/to be repaired; to get2．(2015·安徽卷) (ignore) the difference between the two research findingswill be one of the worst mistakes you make.答案：Ignoring3．—What caused the party to be postponed?—Tom’s delaying (send) the invitations.答案：sending4．I object to (scold) for the unimportant matter like this.答案：being scolded5．(bring) up in the countryside made Mr. Wilson very hardworking when hewas very young.答案：Being broughtⅠ教材与语法填空根据教材课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2019高考英语一轮选练习题unit2workingtheland(含解析)新人教版必修4.docx
必修4 Unit 2 Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解AThe United Arab Emirates(UAE) government announced it had elected 60 "Chief Happiness Officersto study happiness and how to spread it abroad・ Currently ranked 28th out of over 150 countries surveyed in the Un itcd Nations' 2016 World Happ in ess Report, the UAE wants to sit within the top five by 2021. “We seek to create a society where our people's happiness is primary, ” declared the UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister.Since the new minister took office, people working in the civil service have attended a series of happiness seminars to learn more about the plan. Dubai Police has renamcd its community service department the "General Department for Community Happiness" and the force often adds # YourSecurityOurHappincss to their tweets (用推特发送的信息).Meanwhile, various government agencies have changed the language of their customer surveys to find out if people are u happy rather than just satis fied” with the services, and some have investigated social media followers to see if their Instagram and Facebook posts bring happiness.Meik Wiking, an independent think tank in Denmark, the country which tops the UV s happy table, thinks governme nts can and should play a role in public happ in ess.“The aim of public policy should be to improve the quality of life for people, ” he says.Sonia Edwards, who has lived in the UAE for over a decade, says：“I think it's a bit of a public relations gimmick to be honest. T think the government wants to be seen to be making things better through this plan but T don，t know how much effect it will really have. ”Edwards in Dubai adds：“There are a lot of issues here around job insecurity, workplace discrimination, high rents and expensive school fees, so if those were dealt with, we，cl all be happier, but overall, happiness is not just up to the government, it's also up to individuals and their own mindsets. ”【文章大意】阿拉伯联合酋长国采取措施，致力于提升人们的幸福感，人们対此冇不同的看法。
高考英语一轮巩固达标练题 Unit 2 Working the land
手惰市安逸阳光实验学校2 Working the land李仕才***阅读理解。
Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful, there is a natural desire of us to capture(捕捉) and preserve it—which means, in this day and age, that we are likely to reach for our phones to take a picture.Though this would seem to be an ideal solution, there are two big problems associated with taking pictures. Firstly, we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a photograph in the first place. And secondly, because we feel the pictures are safely stored on our phones, we never get around to looking at them, so sure are we that we’ll get around to them one day.The first person to notice the problems was the English art critic(评论家), John Ruskin. He was a keen traveler who realized that most tourists make a poor job of noticing or remembering the beautiful things they see. He argued that humans have a natural tendency to respond to beauty and desire to have it, but there are better and worse expressions of this desire. At worst, we get into buying souvenirs or taking photographs. But, in Ruskin’s eyes, there’s just one thing we should do—attempting to draw the interesting things we see, regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.Ruskin said, “Drawing can teach us to see: to notice properly rather than gaze absentmindedly.In the process of recreating with our own hands what lies before our eyes, we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”Ruskin deplored the blindness and hurry of modern tourists, especially those who prided themselves on traveling around the whole Europe in a week by train, “No changing of places at a hundred miles an hour will make us stronger, happier, or wiser. There was always more in the world than men could see, if they ever walked slowly. The really precious things are thoughts and sights, not pace.”【解题导语】本文主要讨论了旅游中如何享受美景以及游客普遍存在的问题。
(全国卷)2019届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 2 Working the land课时作业 新人教版必修4
Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.阅读理解ABritish shoppers buy 2.15 million tonnes of clothing and shoes annually，yet UK citizens have an estimated ￡30 billion worth of unused clothing gatherin g dust at the back of the wardrobe (衣柜)．But new technology could see the end of that，with the garments themselves giving owners a gentle reminder of their existence.“Smart clothes”could help us clear out our wardrobes by sending messages or tweeting us if they haven't been worn for a good while.If these alerts are ignored，the garments will get in touch with a clothing charity and ask to be reused，with an organization automatically sending out donation information.They could also be programm ed to put themselves up for auction(拍卖) on eBay.Academics at Birmingham City University are developing the “connected wardrobe”to encourage more suitable clothes consumption. The concept sees garments tagged (给……加标签) using washable contactless technology.Mark Brill，senior lecturer at Birmingham City University，said，“Think of the surprise when an owner suddenly receives bids for items that they didn't know were in their wardrobe.”“The connected wardrobe is a practical，pleasant concept to encourage people to think about theirclothing consumption.Finally，I hope it will encourage more appropriate fashion consumption，”he added.“Perhaps we can even move away from the idea of‘ownership’of clothing.When we've worn them enough，the items will pass themselves on to their next keeper.”It follows in the footsteps of the “Internet of Things”—a concept that sees ordinary household items connecting to the Internet in order to share information.From adjusting your alarm clock t o monitoring the temperature of your home，the Internet is changing the way we live.Now，the “Internet of Clothes”will see that neglected garments will tweet and text the owners “asking”to be worn depending on the weather and frequency of wear.Clothes will keep track of other information such as who owned them previously，as well as how much they originally cost，who made them and how much the worker was paid for them.[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了新型的“智能衣服”“智能衣柜”，而这一科技发明可以帮助人们更好地管理自己的衣服，树立正确的消费观念。
2019高考英语一轮基础达标练题 Unit 2 Working the land(含解析)新人教版必
Unit 2 Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解Golden Gate BridgeLocated in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. It was finally thrown open to public in 1937. It cost more than $ 35 million in the construction. Till the year 1957, the Golden Gate Bridge, at a length of 2，737 meters, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.Brooklyn BridgeThe Brooklyn Bridge is located in Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest bridges in the United States, opened in the year 1883. The length of the bridge is 1，825 meters. The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.George Washington BridgeAlso known as the Hudson River Bridge, the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after a construction period of almost 4 years. It is a twolevel suspension bridge.Mackinac BridgeThis is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8，038 meters. The architect of this bridge was Dr. David B. Steinman who directed the construction of the bridge which started in the year 1954.It was opened to the public in 1957. People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.Navajo BridgeLocated in Arizona, this bridge crosses the Colorado River and is almost 250 meters long. The construction of this bridge started in the year 1927, ending two years later, costing $390，000. In the 1990s a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1995. The first bridge is still used by pedestrians now.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国五座著名的大桥。
2019年高考英语一轮优练题Unit2Workingtheland(含解析)新人教版必修
Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解。
Dear Parents:I’m delighted that you are considering the British International School for your children’s education. Our school offers first class international education delivered by experienced, highly qualified and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by: The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of the children.An acknowledge that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family.1.What do you think the author is?A.A school principalB. An exchange student.C. An assistant professorD. An experienced lecturer.2.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students’ skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.3.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. MannersB. Self-disciplineC. Qualities.D. Independence.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere. 【文章大意】这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息。
2019高考英语一轮选练习题Unit2Workingtheland(含解析
必修4Unit 2李仕才(必修4 Unit 2)【短文语法填空】It was a busy day at the grocery store and an old couple were in line behind me with birthday balloons.From 1.________ they said，I knew their nephew had a twin and something bad happened to the baby at birth.Though they did all they could 2.________(help) them but times were tough for them.They seemed to be too nervous and were too 3.________(anxiety) to leave，so I asked4.________ they wanted to go ahead of me or not.They didn’t understand what I5.________(mean) at first.After knowing it，they were very appreciative.But they stood behind me.At that time I knew it had to be a significant day to them.Nothing could be6.________(good) if someone offered to help them.So I told the cashier to add the balloons to my purchases.The old couple refused at first7.________ I insisted.I said，“You tell your sweet nephew that there are still nice people left who wanted to give them8.________ hand in this world.” They thanked me over and over and the cashier was moved to tears，9.________(say) there was an angel in her line today. That little act of 10.________(kind) made everyone who saw it feel good—but it made me feel the best of all!Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2016·山西考前质检)It’s that time of year when people need to lock their cars.It’s not because there are a lot of criminals running around stealing cars.Rather,it’s because of the good-hearted neighbours who want to share their harvest.Especially with this year’s large crop,leaving a car unlocked in my neighbourhood is an invitation for someone to stuff it full of zucchini(西葫芦).My sister-in-law,Sharon,recently had a good year for tomatoes.She and her family had eaten and canned so many that they began to feel their skin turn slightlyred.That’s when she decided it was time to share her blessings.Sh e started calling everyone she knew.When that failed,she began to ask everyone in the neighbourhoodlike a politician,eventually finding a neighbour delighted to have thetomatoes.“Feel free to take whatever you want.” Sharon told her.She felt happy that s he could help someone and that the food didn’t go to waste.A few days later,Sharon answered the door.There was the neighbour,holding some bread.The neighbour smiled pleasantly,“I want to thank you for all of thetomatoes,and I have to admit that I took a few other things and hope you wouldn’t mind.”Sharon couldn’t think of anything else in her garden that had been worth harvesting and said so.“Oh,but you did,” the neighbour said.“You had some of the prettiest zucchini I’ve ever seen.”Sharon was confused.Zucchini in her garden?They hadn’t even planted anyzucchini.But her neighbour insisted that there really were bright-green zucchini in Sharon’s garden.Sharon’s curiosity got the better of her and she had to go and see where the zucchini had grown.The two of them walked together into the backyard.Whenthe neighbour pointed at the long green vegetables,Sharonsmiled.“Well,actually,those are cucumbers that we never harvested,because they gottoo big,soft and bitter for eating or canning.”The neighbour looked at Sharon,shock written all over her face.Then,shesmiled,and held out the bread that she had shared all over the neighbourhood.“I brought you a loaf of cucumber bread.I hope you like it.”1.Why does the author suggest that people in the neighbourhood should lock their cars?A.They might be stolen by thieves.B.They might be moved away by the police.C.Their neighbours might throw rubbish in them.D.Their neighbours might fill them with their harvest.2.How did those who received Sharon’s call react to the invitation to take her tomatoes?A.They refused to take it.B.They accepted it with pleasure.C.They promised to come when they were free.D.They recommended someone else who would like them.3.What did the neighbour do in Sharon’s garden?A.She harvested tomatoes only.B.She harvested zucchini by accident.C.She took some cucumbers mistakenly.D.She took something without Sharon’s permission.4.We can infer from the article that the neighbour’ s bread would taste .A.bitter but tastyB.strange and funnyC.hard and sourD.soft and sweetBLeeds Library CalendarMonday 10 April 18:00-20:00Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies — The Gott collection and the Yorkshire Landscape. Nicole Harding talks aboutte Gott collection.Admission: FREESaturday 6 May 13:00-15:30Members’ Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress SeasonThere Will Be Blood(15) 158 mins.Daniel Plainview (Day Lewis) is a down-and-out silver miner who strikes it rich and becomes an oil tycoon. When he learns of a small oil-rich town in Californis, he moves there with his adopted son. Using his son to project the image of a caring family man, Plainview gains the cooperation of almost all the locals in the town, with promises to help develop their community but over time, Plainview’s gradual accu mulation of wealth and power causes his true self to surface.Admission: €3(including a glass of wine).To book please click here.Wednesday 17 May 18:00-20:00Member’s Film Club: The Best Actor and Actress SeasonBorn Yesterday (PG) 116 mins.Judy Holliday plays Billie Dawn, the dumb blonde girlfriend of Harry Brook (Broderick Crawford), a corrupt millionaire junk dealer. Brock, a man with social ambitions, is embarrassed by Billie’s rube behavior, so he arranges for her to take a crash course in culture from a handsome, young journalist (Willian Holden). Billie learns really quickly under his kind guide and becomes increasingly aware of her role in Brock’s business deals.Admission: €3(including a glass of wine).To book please click here.Thursday 8 June 18:00-20:30Big Book End Event: In Conversation With Candace Robb and Chris NicksonHistorian and historical crime fiction author, Candace Robb will be in conversation with historical crime fiction author, Chris Nickson on Thurs 8 June, 7 p.m. at the Leeds Library.Admission: €3To book please click here.1.What film will be shown on 6th May?A. Judy Holliday.B.A Glass of Wine.C. There Will Be Blood.D. Born Yesterday.2.What do we know about Billie Dawn from Born Yesterday?A. She is embarrassed by he bad manners.B. She realizes what to be expected of her.C. She contributes to her family business.D. She admires her course teacher.3.Who will attend Big Book End Event at the Leeds Library?A. Candace Robb.B. William Holden.C. Daniel Plainview.D. Broderick Crawford.Ⅱ.完形填空Several years ago,I quit my job to chase my dream of writing a book,but that book was 1 repeatedly.Everybody was asking,“How’s the book coming?”I was so2 .My friends got together one day and I blurted out(脱口而出),“I don’t know my purpose in life.”The outburst was met with 3 and stares.Finally,Pam said,“I don’t know,either.”She was in a job she 4 .Teresa said,“Me either.”I was sure that Bette would have a(n) 5 .She was suffering from cancer and,surely she had figured things out since she was facing a likely terminal outcome. 6 ,she shook her head.Two years passed and,during that time,I sold my 7 ,Teresa went back to school,Pam switched 8 ,and Bette kept on living as best as she could.Actually,for those two years,Bette lived a 9 life than any of us.She built a butterfly garden in her neighbourhood.She spent time with her family,went hiking, 10 and lived.My book was finally 11 and Bette made it to my first big signing.A day or two later,she was back in the 12 as she was seriously ill.I left on tour for several weeks,and when I 13 ,she was close to 14 .The day came when her brother called to let me know Bette had 15 .He asked me to write her obituary(讣告).I thought about how she’d filled every momen t with as much joy as she could find.That obituary wasn’t a list of 16 .It was the story of a woman who lived. 17 what life threw at her,she lived.That was when I 18 what I’d learned through her passing.She defined her purpose in life by simply livin g her life.That’s all any of us are here to do.In the end,the only thing that 19 is that we breathe in our time here and fill it with 20 .1.A.read B.printedC.rejectedD.written2.A.excited B.confidentC.enviousD.embarrassed3.A.darkness B.smokeC.dangerD.silence4.A.hated B.lostC.foundD.created5.A.present B.answerC.dreamD.excuse6.A.Therefore B.HoweverC.BesidesD.Otherwise7.A.house B.carC.paperD.book8.A.jobs B.methodsC.topicsD.channels9.A.fuller B.poorerC.sadderD.simplerplained B.shoutedughedD.learned11.A.revised B.publishedC.reviewedD.translated12.A.hospital B.schoolC.gardenpany13.A.followed B.returnedC.escapedD.recovered14.A.success B.deathC.troubleD.wealth15.A.given up B.shown offC.turned downD.passed away16.A.requirements B.suggestionsC.achievementsD.agreements17.A.Other than B.Rather thanC.Regardless ofD.In case of18.A.guessed B.decidedC.expectedD.realized19.A.works B.mattersC.existsD.changes20.A.life B.trustC.luckD.natureⅢ.短文改错(2016·江西八所重点中学盟校联考)Several days ago,I was out with my friends at the local fast food restaurant.The food was tasted good and we had fun together.After we left the restaurant,we discovered it also sold ice cream.Because we have not eaten ice cream for a long time,we got very exciting.One of our friends decided to buy both of us ice cream and in the restaurant,we screamed crazy.Then a man came in with his son,whom wanted to buy ice cream,too.In the end,he decided to pay our ice cream.We were touched by such an act of kind on a hot day.〚导学号92550055〛(必修4 Unit 2)【短文语法填空】1.what2.to help3.anxious4.whether/if 5．meant6.better7.but8.a9.saying 10．kindnessⅠ.【解题导语】本文为记叙文,介绍了邻居之间共享丰收果实时而出现的一个有趣的小插曲,邻居错摘了莎伦家园子里的黄瓜,以为是西葫芦。