学年译林版英语选修七新素养同步练习Unit 2 Fit for life Section Ⅰ 知能演练轻松闯关 Word版.docx

1、学年译林版英语选修七新素养同步练习Unit 2 Fit for life Section 知能演练轻松闯关 Word版A卷 学生用书P101(单独成册) 阅读理解AGrowing up in my household meant often hearing live music.When I was six years old, I took a traditional Irish step dance class I fell in love and stuck with it for the next seven years. During that time my father also

2、 became more involved in the Irish music world, so he would play, and I would dance.My ethnic heritage(族裔归属) is German and Irish, but because I was surrounded by traditional Irish music and dance in my home, I have grown to be more interested in and connected to my Irish heritage.When I started inte

3、rning(实习) for the Folklife Festival, I became interested in traditional Basque music and dance and I learned that their experience with dance is very similar to my own.There are so far over 170 Basque organizations in 24 countries, with a greater population of Basques outside of the Basque country t

4、han in it.The separation they experience from their homeland is both physical and psychological, so being part of a group with the same interests is an important social support system.These organizations contribute to the continuation of Basque culture, language, and community, and encourage future

5、generations to learn about their ethnic heritage.One of the ways they achieve this is through dance.While learning and performing Basque dances, they connect to their heritage, experience a part of their homeland, preserve Basque culture, and create connections and friendships that last a lifetime.C

6、alifornian Valerie Arrechea began teaching alongside her father at the age of thirteen and on her own at sixteen.For her, dance is her preferred expression of heritage; it provides a way to be proud of her Basque heritage.The dance performances of North American Basque organizations have developed t

7、he interest of nonBasque Americans as well.Janet Iribarne from the Basque Dancers explained that their organization is open to anyone, and after seeing her group perform, several of her nonBasque friends have developed their own love of Basque traditions as well.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次实习中接触到了巴斯克传统音乐和舞蹈

8、并了解到：它们不仅带给巴斯克裔美国人民族认同感，由此建立的友谊也使他们终生难忘。1What is the reason for the authors preference for Irish dance?AHer dance teacher.BHer love of Irish music.CHer interning experience.DHer familys strong root in dance.D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的because I was surrounded by.to my Irish heritage 可知，作者喜欢爱尔兰舞蹈是源于家庭氛围的熏陶。2Wha

9、t do we know about Basque people?AMost of them live abroad.BTheir culture is being lost.CThey live in poor conditions.DTheir population is increasing.A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的with a greater population of Basques outside of the Basque country than in it 可知，大多数巴斯克人生活在国外。3What is the purpose of Basque organiza

10、tions?ATo help Basques in need.BTo preserve Basque culture.CTo provide medical treatment for Basques.DTo support overseas Basque children for education.B解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的These organizations contribute to the continuation of Basque culture, language, and community, and encourage future generations to

11、learn about their ethnic heritage.可知，这些巴斯克组织旨在保护、传承传统文化。4Whats nonBasque Americans attitude towards Basque dance?AThey show no interest in it.BThey find it difficult to learn.CThey are enthusiastic about it.DThey are concerned about its future.C解析：观点态度题。根据末段中的The dance performances of North American

12、 Basque organizations have developed the interest of nonBasque Americans as well.可知，其他美国人对巴斯克舞蹈很感兴趣。BRecently, a painting of actress Elizabeth Taylor, which was drawn by American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol, sold for US. $63 million. Another simple blackandwhite image of a CocaCola bottle sold

13、for US. $35 million. But the alltime record for a Warhol painting is $100 million for a piece titled Eight Elvises. Whats amazing is not that the pieces sold for so much, but the fact that they are not what you would call traditional art. They are “pop art”， based on simple images of things and peop

14、le from advertising, movies, music and daytoday life. Born in the 1920s, Warhol grew up mostly separated from other children due to(由于) health problems. He spent a lot of his time alone drawing and then went on to study art in college. He began his career as a commercial(商业的) artist, creating pictur

15、es for magazine articles and newspaper ads. That inspired him to experiment with pop art and he hosted Americas first pop art exhibition in the 1960s. The show met with a lot of discussion with some people saying that what he was doing was not art. Warhol followed his first works with a series we ar

16、e all familiar withpaintings of CocaCola bottles, Brillo soap pad boxes, and portraits(肖像) of famous people. Soon after, Warhol stopped creating his own artwork. Instead, he had assistants and other artists create them at his studio called “The Factory”. Warhol wanted to show the world that art does

17、nt have to be complex or original; it can be created by anyone using ordinary things. Today, Warhols work is unmistakable in its uniqueness. No matter how you may feel about his work, one thing cannot be argued. He introduced the world to a whole new art form, inspiring future generations of artists

18、, and eventually becoming one of the most famous and successful pop art artists in the world.【解题导语】本文主要讲了一位艺术家Andy Warhol，他创造了流行艺术，并且他举办了第一个流行艺术展。他想告诉人们，艺术没有必要很复杂，很创新，它可以由任何人用普通的东西创造出来。5During his childhood, Warhol _Adrew pictures for magazinesBalways lived a lonely lifeCshowed no interest in artDli

19、ked to paint and danceB解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“Born in the 1920s, Warhol grew up mostly separated from other children due to(由于) health problems. He spent a lot of his time alone drawing and then went on to study art in college.”可知，因为身体原因，他只能独自待着，不能与其他人接触，所以他童年很孤独。所以选B。6Calling his studio “The Factory”， War

20、hol tried to show _Ahis studio was as big as a factoryBpop art is different from traditional artCartists prefer to work in a factoryDart should be simple and easy to produceD解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的“Warhol wanted to show the world that art doesnt have to be complex or original; it can be created by anyone us

21、ing ordinary things.”可知，他取名工厂，是想告诉人们艺术也可以很简单、很容易被创作出来。所以选D。7What would be the best title for the text?AAndy Warhols World of Pop ArtBWomen in the Pop Art MovementCA Fun Popart Selfportrait for KidsDPopular Paintings by Andy WarholA解析：标题归纳题。这篇文章主要讲了Andy Warhol创造的流行艺术。所以选A。CPetrol and diesel cars may

22、still dominate our roads，but their days are numbered.A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 per cent of daily car journeys in the US.That figure could rise to 98 per cent by 2020.One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxiety”d

23、rivers concerns about running out of juice on a journey.While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems，the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed.That said，charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the US.A.Attitudes to

24、wards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years.Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away.Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the current generation of electric

25、cars is starting to persuade critics.Plugin cars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money.As well as advancements on the road，electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies.Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel，having enjoyed several decades

26、 of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrolpowered outboard motors took over.Now，the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back.Steps towards electric air travel are also being made，with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing a

27、nd testing battery powered planes.The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions.Were the US. to act on the studys findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with electric vehicles，it would reduce the national demand for petrol b

28、y 61 per cent.However，because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles，they cannot claim to be completely emissionfree.That said，as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources，electric vehicles will become even clea

29、ner.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了汽油和柴油车将逐步被电动汽车代替以及电动交通工具在未来的发展。8Which is the best title for this passage?AMy Dream CarBHistory of Electric CarsCProblems with Petrol CarsDDriving into the FutureD解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了汽油和柴油车将逐步被电动汽车代替以及电动交通工具在未来的发展。D项“驶向未来”形象地概括了文章的主旨，故选D项。9As used in Paragraph 2，the underline

30、d word “hurdle” means “_”Aaim BbarrierCconsequence DstepB解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“drivers concerns about running out of juice on a journey”可知，司机担心在路上没电的问题。因此，这是电动汽车普及的一个障碍，故选B项。10In the past，why did many people refuse to buy the electric cars?AThey were not good value.BThey were very poorly made.CThey were

31、not widely promoted.DThey couldnt travel at a high speed.A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away.”可知，人们是被当时这种电动汽车的价格吓跑的；根据该段中的“Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the curren

32、t generation of electric cars is starting to persuade critics.”可知，随着电池容量、可充电次数的增加、汽车性能的改善和价格的优化，这一代电动汽车已经开始吸引消费者购买了。这说明以前的电动汽车在各方面还不够完善，人们认为不值那个价钱。故选A项。11What is the function of Paragraph 4?ATo introduce the history of electric travel.BTo explain why the world needs more electric cars.CTo show why more people have interest in electric cars.DTo describe different ways electric vehicles can be