2022高考一轮复习:选择性必修四 Unit 4 教材串讲提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Christine Gale Reynolds worked at the public library in Yosemite National Park.When the government issued shutdown orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus (冠状病毒), she loaded the back of her car with donated books and began her own mobile library.“I know this may not be conventional, and yet it has worked and I feel of use,” she said.
Across the United States, volunteers are reporting a jump in little free libraries as readers read books to pass the time.Made of wood or brick, and placed in front of parks or in the trunk of a car, the libraries have seen their small spaces filled with books.
Around 1,000 people live in the Yosemite Valley, where entertainment options are limited and some residents say Christine Gale Reynolds' mobile library and her friendly chats offer a needed break.“I live in a rural area, so the Internet is not a guarantee.The time that some people might fill with online services is not an option for me.I turn to books to fill that gap,”said Connor Timpone, who lives in the east of Yosemite Valley.“Books have been a bright spot for me.”
“The spaces also have provided a new purpose.Readers are leaving canned goods and other needed items to assist fellow neighbors.The libraries allow neighbors to help one another without getting physically close,” said Greig Metzger, director of the nonprofit Little Free Library.
Since 2009, tens of thousands of little free libraries have sprung up in the United States and more than 100 countries.The small spaces operate by donations and through volunteers.Volunteers check the free libraries weekly, and the selection is always different from the week before.Though the work takes much effort and time, it is rewarding.
1.What do we know about Christine's library
A.It follows the traditional practice.
B.It is placed in the back of her car.
C.It mostly consists of her own books.
D.It is sponsored by Yosemite National Park.
2.Why is the number of little free libraries rising rapidly
A.They meet people's needs on special occasions.
B.They've received a great many donated books.
C.They can be easily constructed in many ways.
D.They can provide access to online services.
3.What is the new function of the little free libraries
A.Supplying a variety of books.
B.Guaranteeing a needed break.
C.Creating a bond among neighbors.
D.Getting neighbors physically close.
4.How do the libraries operate on a daily basis
A.With the support of the local government.
B.Through donations and voluntary services.
C.By means of the participation of local residents.
D.Under the guidance of nonprofit organizations.
B
During the COVID19 crisis, even the simple act of buying groceries has been completely transformed.For seniors, this task is even more challenging.Concordia University's ACT project team has joined with community partners in the neighbourhood to fill this gap.They've rapidly created a new program—COVID19 Grocery Response NDG.
The program uses a model that pairs volunteers with seniors, based on availability and language.Those volunteers are trained by ACT's team via video conferencing and then given a list of older adults.The volunteer calls the individuals and takes their order,working with grocery offerings of a Provigo store in the area.When the call is over, the order gets sent to Provigo, which gathers and delivers the order to the senior.It won't take the place of the work of the food bank; seniors are paying for their groceries.
There is also an important social element in the call, which doubles as a friendly checkin.The volunteer chats a bit with the senior, who may be very lonely and anxious.One volunteer says it has also been a rewarding experience and gives her the opportunity to help others while staying at home, which they are all being encouraged to do.
The program is a response to a number of factors, including the fact that many older adults are on a fixed income and may not have the Internet access needed to order groceries online.It is targeting seniors who aren't able to access New Hope's usual meals on wheels service.
So far the project is a success, with a growing number of volunteers and seniors.As for what's next, Concordia is optimistic but acknowledges that the team will need to be nimble to accommodate the changing realities of the COVID19 pandemic.We are at a critical time and we need to do everything we can, together,to help out.
5.What do the volunteers do to help the seniors
A.Help them pay the bill.
B.Send their order to the store.
C.Write a shopping list for them.
D.Deliver their groceries to the door.
6.What can we infer about the program from paragraph 3
A.It benefits both sides. B.It helps the store survive.
C.It goes beyond expectation. D.It encourages people to purchase online.
7.Who might be the potential client of the program
A.Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt.
B.David who enjoys meals on wheels service.
C.Alexander aged 75 with a retirement pension.
D.Elspeth who knows nothing about online shopping.
8.What does the underlined word “nimble” probably mean
A.Flexible. B.Beneficial. C.Accessible. D.Qualified.
Ⅱ.完形填空
When I was little, I showed great interest in the TV show Bob the Builder. I was __1__ by how Bob helped people by designing and constructing everything they needed.
However, as I got a little older and understood the show more, I __2__ that Bob wasn't actually that good at fixing things, __3__ Wendy, Bob's coworker, was always the one to fix his __4__. Bob would be nothing without her wisdom and talents. I sensed an __5__:Why was Bob getting all the credit?Why didn't Wendy have her own __6__? I really admired Wendy and decided I would do anything it took to be like her when I grew up.
Now, I'm a senior in high school taking three science __7__, including engineering. Not much has changed—I still have a strong desire to be like Wendy. The best part of Wendy's __8__ is that she meets and talks to the people she is working for. She builds __9__ and produces a positive effect on the lives of those she is helping. My interest in helping others led to my decision to study engineering, which __10__ my love of math and science with my love of helping and working with others.
Recently, I was talking to my parents about my childhood and they __11__ Bob the Builder. I thought that I should give Bob a __12__ chance to win back my heart, so I watched an episode (集). I stand by my opinion that Wendy __13__ significantly more credit. I will always think of her as the __14__ of Bob the Builder. She has made me feel more than __15__ to be a female on a construction site of males.
1.A.amused B.shocked C.attracted D.relaxed
2.A.agreed B.declared C.suggested D.realized
3.A.though B.while C.unless D.once
4.A.tools B.mistakes C.manners D.fears
5.A.appeal B.enquiry C.injustice D.excuse
6.A.show B.role C.speech D.business
7.A.performances B.departments C.sections D.courses
8.A.idea B.aim C.job D.game
9.A. leadership B.relationships C.theories D.strength
10.A.identifies B.separates C.compares D.combines
11.A.carried out B.referred to C.held on D.looked up
12.A.true B.last C.second D.different
13.A.requests B.deserves C.obtains D.prefers
14.A.character B.director C.guide D.star
15.A.modest B.careful C.ready D.curious
参考答案
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
1-4 BACB
B
5-8 BACA
Ⅱ.完形填空
1-15 CDBBC ADCBD BCBDC