学年译林版英语必修二新素养同步练习Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained Section Ⅰ 知能演练轻.docx

1、学年译林版英语必修二新素养同步练习Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained Section 知能演练轻A卷 阅读理解AOver the years, hundreds, if not thousands, of priceless cultural and historical artifacts(手工艺品) have been stolen. They usually end up in the hands of greedy collectors or museums. Though most of these stolen artifacts remain lost

2、, many have been recovered and returned to their rightful homes.Christopher Columbus is considered the most famous explorer in history. In 1493, he wrote an eightpage letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, who supported his historic voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. The letter

3、, which was written in Latin, told Columbus first impressions of Cuba and Hispaniola.The historic letter was stolen from a library in Florence, Italy, in 1950. There was an excellent copy where the original letter was placed, so the staff didnt notice that the real document was stolen and none of th

4、e public knew that. The priceless artifact appeared again in 1990 when it was bought by a collector in Switzerland. In 1992, it was sold in New York for $400，000. In 2004, it landed in the US.Library of Congress. It was only in 2016 that the 500yearold document was returned to Italy.In 2012, several

5、 figurines(小雕像) were caught at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The priceless artifacts were displayed in the Nigerian National Museum, but they mysteriously disappeared later.The 2，000yearold figurines were created by the Nok people, an ancient culture that lived in Niger

6、ia more than 2，000 years ago. What a surprise it is to find them again！“One feature of the recovered figurines is that each one has a distinctive(与众不同的) face.” Habib Baba Habu, who served as Nigerias consul general during the time of the recovery, explained that this was typical of Nok sculpture. Ac

7、cording to him, Nok artists used the figurines to describe their riding horses or donkeys or using farming tools.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。近年来有很多珍贵的历史文物被盗，通过努力也追回了一些，本文介绍了其中两件。1Who have got many stolen artifacts over the years?ALibrary staff.BGreedy thieves.CMuseum directors.DArtifacts collectors.D解析：细节理解题。根据第

8、一段的They usually end up in the hands of greedy collectors or museums.可知，被盗取的文物有的落在了一些文物收藏者手中。2What can we learn from Paragraph 2?AThe origin of Columbus letter.BThe search for Columbus letter.CThe process of Columbus voyage.DThe reasons for Columbus being famous.A解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的In 1493, he wrote an e

9、ightpage letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.可知，本段讲述了被盗走的那封信的由来。3Why did no one know the letter was stolen?ABecause it was replaced by a copy.BBecause it was put at a hidden place.CBecause the staff were busy with other things.DBecause the staff hid the facts from the public.A解析：细节理

10、解题。根据第三段的There was an excellent copy where the original letter was placed, so the staff didnt notice that the real document was stolen and none of the public knew that.可知，那封信被另一封高仿信取代了，所以没有人发现它被盗了。4What can we know about Nok people?AThey helped set up Nigeria.BThey stole some priceless artifacts.CTh

11、ey lived in Nigeria a thousand years ago.DThey got inspiration for figurines from their life.D解析：推理判断题。根据末段的According to him, Nok artists used the figurines to describe their riding horses or donkeys or using farming tools.可知，诺克人从生活中获得灵感，制作小雕像。BThe world of nature is full of secrets.And they are so

12、interesting that quite a lot of people are busy studying them.All around us are animals and plants.The facts about how they live and grow are as interesting as anything could be.Do you know that one of the great presidents of the US.A. spent hours and hours studying birds？A businessman who lives nea

13、r New York City became so interested in insects that he began to collect them.He now has more than one thousand different kinds carefully kept in glass boxes.Come then with me，and I will help you find some of natures secrets.Let us go quietly through the woods and fields.Here we shall find how a rab

14、bit tells the other ones that there is danger.We shall watch bees dancing in the air to let their peers know where they can find food.I will show you many other interesting things，but the best thing that I can teach you is to keep your eyes and ears open when you go out of doors.Nature tells her sec

15、rets only to people who look and listen carefully.5The passage mainly talks about_Athe secrets of nature Banimals foodCthe sights of the country Dthe use of wild plantsA解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一句The world of nature is full of secrets.可知，这是文章的中心句，说明全文要讲的是大自然的奥秘。6What did one of the presidents of the US.A. spen

16、d hours and hours studying?ATime. BBirds.CInteresting people. DGlass boxes.B解析：细节理解题。根据文中第二段的Do you know that one of the great presidents of the US.A. spent hours and hours studying birds？可知，答案为B。7All animals have their own_Acollection BboxesCspecial “language” Dwriting abilityC解析：细节理解题。根据文中第三段的Here

17、 we shall find how a rabbit tells the other ones that.when you go out of doors.可知，动物有其各自的“语言”。8According to the author，to learn the secrets of nature，people should_Abe busy Blive near New YorkCsearch for food Dlook and listen carefullyD解析：推理判断题。根据文中第三段的Nature tells her secrets only to people who loo

18、k and listen carefully.“自然把她的奥秘只告诉给仔细看和听的人”可推断出答案。CHave you ever wondered?1Why do airplanes take longer to fly west than east?It can take five hours to go westeast from New York (NY) to London but seven hours to travel eastwest from London to NY.The reason for the difference is an atmospheric phenom

19、enon known as the jet(喷射) stream.The jet stream is a very high altitude wind which always blows from the west to the east across the Atlantic.The planes moving at a constant air speed thus go faster in the westeast direction when they are moving with the wind than in the opposite direction.2What wou

20、ld happen if the gravity on Earth was suddenly turned off?Supposing we could magically turn off gravity.Would buildings and other structures(建筑物) float away？What happened would depend on how strongly the things were attached to the Earth.The Earth is moving at quite a speed, moving at over a thousan

21、d miles per hour.If you turn something around your head on a string(细绳)，it goes around in a circle until you let go of the string.Then it flies off in a straight line.“Switching off” gravity would be like letting go of the string.Things not attached to the Earth would fly off in a straight line.Peop

22、le in buildings would suddenly shoot upwards at a great speed until they hit the ceiling.Most things outside would fly off into space.9What information can we get from the first passage?AIt is the jet stream that affects how fast airplanes fly.BPlanes go slower when they are moving with the wind.CIt

23、 takes more time to fly from NY to London than from London to NY.DThe jet stream always blows from the east across the Atlantic.A解析：推理判断题。从第一段可知大西洋上空特定的气流状况是影响飞机速度的重要因素。文中“The reason for the difference is an atmospheric phenomenon known as the jet(喷射) stream.”暗示了这一段的主旨。其余三项论述与文章内容不符。10The word “shoo

24、t” underlined in the 2nd passage probably means “_”Asend for Bmove quicklyCcome out Dgrow quicklyB解析：词义猜测题。根据下文内容及科学常识我们知道若没有地球引力，建筑物内的人将可能快速地飞向某一方向。send for派人去请；come out发芽；出版；grow quickly快速成长/生长。A、C、D三项含义不对。11It can be inferred that without gravity_Abuildings and other structures would float awayBt

25、rees and buildings would not so easily fly offCsomething around your head would not float awayDeverything outside buildings would fly off spaceB解析：推理判断题。由第二段中的“Things not attached to the Earth would fly off in a straight line.”以及后文中的例子可知选B项。文章中说的是不固定在地球上的东西在失去地球引力时会四处乱飞，其余三项中的例子都有所偏颇。12Where can we

26、most probably read this text?AIn a research paper. BIn a short story.CIn a travel magazine. DIn a students book.D解析：推理判断题。文章论述的是较为浅显的科学问题，所以不可能是出自科学论文或旅游杂志。又因为作者是从科学道理和事实方面进行阐述的，所以不是出自故事类刊物，只能是选于学生用的教材。 七选五If youve ever had a bad night of sleep, you know its difficult to stay awake in class when you

27、re tired. Classrooms can be boring and dark. 1._ To keep yourself awake, you can try to participate in class.Participate in class discussion. Ask and answer questions about the lecture. 2._ Actually, it might be helpful to set a goal of answering or asking at least 3 questions per class. This is bec

28、ause talking will help you stay alert(警觉的)Take detailed notes. This is a good way to help you focus on the lecture and stay engaged. Listen closely to the lecture and try to take as detailed notes as possible. You can use different pens to mark different sections. 3._4_ Listening actively is a great

29、 way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement(参与) of your mind as well as your body. Even if you dont take notes, listening actively can help you keep your eyes open for the contents of the lesson.Interact with your classmates. 5._ Engage in conversation and contribute meaningf

30、ul points. Try to sit yourself near students who always volunteer to speak in class and you will have a lot to say in discussion.AListen actively to the lesson.BSome people may refuse to take notes.CAnd your teachers voice might make you sleepier.DTry to take notes carefully to help you stay awake.E

31、Group discussions are a great time to keep you awake.FThis will help if youre bored with the content of the lecture.GYou can also change colors occasionally to keep your mind alert.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在课堂上保持清醒的几点建议。1C解析：此空设于段中，与本段第一句构成解释关系。本句和前一句都是对第一句进行解释，说明前一天晚上休息不好对第二天上课的影响。2F解析：此空设于段中，与前一句存在逻辑上的指代关系。本句中的This指代的是前一句中的Ask and answer questions about the lecture.。3G解析：此空设于段尾，是对前一句的进一步补充。本句前一句讲，你可以用不同的笔来标记不同的部分，此句进一步补充说明你也可以偶尔换一下笔的颜色来使你保持警觉。4A解析：此处设于段首，是本段的主题句。本段后面的内容主要就是围绕积极主动地听讲而展开的。5E解析：此空设于段中，是对前一句的解释。本句是通过举例对第一句中的Interact with your classmates.进行进一步解释。B卷 阅读理解Thou