人教版高中英语：必修5 Unit 2 The United Kingdom 单元练习（含答案）
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5.2 The United Kingdom
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest geniuses in history, though in his younger years, nobody would have guessed that he would grow up to become one of the world’s most brilliant minds.
He was born prematurely(早产) and quite small. He hated his step family. He went to a school that did not teach mathematics, and then later he was removed. His mother was widowed twice. She urged him to become a farmer, and he hated that too. He was a working student in college, doing odd jobs to pay for his education. And he graduated from Cambridge without honors.
He didn’t look outstanding at all, and neither was his story. But his mind saw more complex, and fascinating stories in the concepts of mathematics and physics. His plain life did not bother him at all.
Though he went through his Cambridge years with barely any honors, the inside of his study was found to have some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in physics and mathematics. He went on to discover many of his famous theories, including the generalized binomial theorem, power series, and infinite sums. He also observed the way light is refracted(折射) by lenses and developed his own Newtonian telescope. Through his discovery of the Laws of Universal Gravitation and Laws of Motion, the field of physics was forever transformed.
If there was anything constant about the life of Isaac Newton, it wasn’t merely that his brain was large, but that it was continuously filled with wonder. Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything—from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. Truly, there is nothing boring or ordinary about a mind that seeks adventure in all things.
1. Which word can describe Issac Newton as a young man
A. Ordinary. B. Diligent.
C. Happy. D. Intelligent.
2. What can we infer about Issac Newton from the third paragraph
A. His life experience was extraordinary.
B. He had a gift for math and physics.
C. He was good at making up stories.
D. He didn’t care about his grades at school.
3. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 5
A. Newton’s life was full of adventures.
B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C. A brain good at discovery is never boring.
D. Newton had a brain larger than any other’s.
4. What can be the best title of this text
A. The Achievements of Isaac Newton
B. The Brilliant Life of Isaac Newton
C. Interest Is the Best Secret of Success
D. Hard Work Makes up for Lack of Intelligence
One of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the kilt(百褶裙). Resembling knee－length skirts, kilts originated in the 16th century as a common form of clothing for men and boys living in an area of northern Scotland known as the Scottish Highlands. A special feature of kilts, even to this day, is the plaid(格子呢) patterns. These patterns were historically related to specific clans, which are family groups that share a relationship through ancestry or some other connections. Known as tartans(方格花纹), the plaid patterns are of various colors. Because of their popularity in the Scottish Highlands, the wearing of kilts and any tartan pattern in general was banned from 1746 to 1782 to try to control clans from that region that were opposed to the king at the time. After clans were no longer considered a threat to the king, the clothing ban was removed.
Although the removal of the ban meant people could once again wear kilts with their clan’s tartan, they did not become the regular dress of males there. Instead, they came to represent a traditional form of clothing, and be symbolic of national pride. Tartans of all types can be seen on show all over the world on April 6, Tartan Day, when people of Scottish ancestry celebrate their cultural treasure. Tartan Day originated in Canada in the mid－1980s. It spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
Nowadays, tartans have been specifically created for individuals, families, institutions, and companies. Perhaps the best－known example of a tartan used by a company is that of the British company Burberry. Burberry has used tartans on a variety of products, including scarves, handbags, clothing, and other accessories. Although in 2019, Burberry announced it would reduce the number of products it produced to focus more on handbags as a way to increase profits, their iconic tartan continues to be a symbol of high fashion.
5. In which aspect are kilts special
A. People show respect for the king by wearing them.
B. They are of the same color in Scotland.
C. Plaid patterns are used in the kilts.
D. They are designed for adult men.
6. Why do Scottish people exhibit different tartans in April
A. To celebrate a tradition.
B. To spread this culture to the world.
C. To honor the end of the ban on tartans.
D. To express tartans shouldn’t be ignored.
7. Why does the author mention the company Burberry
A. To prove the popularity of tartans.
B. To stress tartans’ wide range of daily uses.
C. To show the reduced number of tartan products.
D. To explain reasons for Burberry’s favoring tartans.
8. What is the best title for this passage
A. Popularity of Scottish Kilts
B. Special Scottish Clothing
C. History of Scottish Kilts
D. The Kilt and the Tartan
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Will Traditional TV Ever Be
Replaced by Streaming
For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. __1__ Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.
A Slow Decline
While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television’s dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. __2__ Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.
Changing Viewing Habits
In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively. __3__
Still the King
__4__ For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.
Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations. __5__
While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon.
A. This has been the trend for the past decade.
B. The original content has included massively popular shows.
C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.
D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.
E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.
F. While demand for streaming services is up, the main UK channels continue to be the most watched overall.
G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是李华，你的美国网友Jack给你发来邮件，谈到自己前几天第一次尝试使用筷子的经历并希望了解中国的筷子文化。请你给他回复邮件，要点包括：
1. 筷子的材料；
2. 筷子的历史(起源于3000多年前的商朝)；
3. 使用筷子的禁忌。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.2 The United Kingdom
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest geniuses in history, though in his younger years, nobody would have guessed that he would grow up to become one of the world’s most brilliant minds.
He was born prematurely(早产) and quite small. He hated his step family. He went to a school that did not teach mathematics, and then later he was removed. His mother was widowed twice. She urged him to become a farmer, and he hated that too. He was a working student in college, doing odd jobs to pay for his education. And he graduated from Cambridge without honors.
He didn’t look outstanding at all, and neither was his story. But his mind saw more complex, and fascinating stories in the concepts of mathematics and physics. His plain life did not bother him at all.
Though he went through his Cambridge years with barely any honors, the inside of his study was found to have some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in physics and mathematics. He went on to discover many of his famous theories, including the generalized binomial theorem, power series, and infinite sums. He also observed the way light is refracted(折射) by lenses and developed his own Newtonian telescope. Through his discovery of the Laws of Universal Gravitation and Laws of Motion, the field of physics was forever transformed.
If there was anything constant about the life of Isaac Newton, it wasn’t merely that his brain was large, but that it was continuously filled with wonder. Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything—from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. Truly, there is nothing boring or ordinary about a mind that seeks adventure in all things.
1. Which word can describe Issac Newton as a young man
A. Ordinary. B. Diligent.
C. Happy. D. Intelligent.
2. What can we infer about Issac Newton from the third paragraph
A. His life experience was extraordinary.
B. He had a gift for math and physics.
C. He was good at making up stories.
D. He didn’t care about his grades at school.
3. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 5
A. Newton’s life was full of adventures.
B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C. A brain good at discovery is never boring.
D. Newton had a brain larger than any other’s.
4. What can be the best title of this text
A. The Achievements of Isaac Newton
B. The Brilliant Life of Isaac Newton
C. Interest Is the Best Secret of Success
D. Hard Work Makes up for Lack of Intelligence
1. 答案 A 2. 答案 B 3. 答案 C 4. 答案 B
One of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the kilt(百褶裙). Resembling knee－length skirts, kilts originated in the 16th century as a common form of clothing for men and boys living in an area of northern Scotland known as the Scottish Highlands. A special feature of kilts, even to this day, is the plaid(格子呢) patterns. These patterns were historically related to specific clans, which are family groups that share a relationship through ancestry or some other connections. Known as tartans(方格花纹), the plaid patterns are of various colors. Because of their popularity in the Scottish Highlands, the wearing of kilts and any tartan pattern in general was banned from 1746 to 1782 to try to control clans from that region that were opposed to the king at the time. After clans were no longer considered a threat to the king, the clothing ban was removed.
Although the removal of the ban meant people could once again wear kilts with their clan’s tartan, they did not become the regular dress of males there. Instead, they came to represent a traditional form of clothing, and be symbolic of national pride. Tartans of all types can be seen on show all over the world on April 6, Tartan Day, when people of Scottish ancestry celebrate their cultural treasure. Tartan Day originated in Canada in the mid－1980s. It spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
Nowadays, tartans have been specifically created for individuals, families, institutions, and companies. Perhaps the best－known example of a tartan used by a company is that of the British company Burberry. Burberry has used tartans on a variety of products, including scarves, handbags, clothing, and other accessories. Although in 2019, Burberry announced it would reduce the number of products it produced to focus more on handbags as a way to increase profits, their iconic tartan continues to be a symbol of high fashion.
5. In which aspect are kilts special
A. People show respect for the king by wearing them.
B. They are of the same color in Scotland.
C. Plaid patterns are used in the kilts.
D. They are designed for adult men.
6. Why do Scottish people exhibit different tartans in April
A. To celebrate a tradition.
B. To spread this culture to the world.
C. To honor the end of the ban on tartans.
D. To express tartans shouldn’t be ignored.
7. Why does the author mention the company Burberry
A. To prove the popularity of tartans.
B. To stress tartans’ wide range of daily uses.
C. To show the reduced number of tartan products.
D. To explain reasons for Burberry’s favoring tartans.
8. What is the best title for this passage
A. Popularity of Scottish Kilts
B. Special Scottish Clothing
C. History of Scottish Kilts
D. The Kilt and the Tartan
5. 答案 C 6. 答案 A 7. 答案 A 8. 答案 D
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Will Traditional TV Ever Be
Replaced by Streaming
For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. __1__ Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.
A Slow Decline
While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television’s dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. __2__ Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.
Changing Viewing Habits
In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively. __3__
Still the King
__4__ For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.
Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations. __5__
While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon.
A. This has been the trend for the past decade.
B. The original content has included massively popular shows.
C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.
D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.
E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.
F. While demand for streaming services is up, the main UK channels continue to be the most watched overall.
G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.
1. 答案 C 2. 答案 G 3. 答案 A 4. 答案 F 5. 答案 B
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是李华，你的美国网友Jack给你发来邮件，谈到自己前几天第一次尝试使用筷子的经历并希望了解中国的筷子文化。请你给他回复邮件，要点包括：
1. 筷子的材料；
2. 筷子的历史(起源于3000多年前的商朝)；
3. 使用筷子的禁忌。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考范文
Dear Jack，
It’s amusing to imagine your using chopsticks for the first time. For a foreigner, it’s not easy to use chopsticks skillfully.
Chopsticks are commonly used in China. Though many kinds of materials can be used to make chopsticks, most chopsticks are made of bamboo or wood. The history of using chopsticks dates back to the Shang Dynasty, more than 3，000 years ago. Chopsticks, as one of Chinese cultural symbols, have played an important role in Chinese diet culture. When using chopsticks, you should know what you can’t do with them. For example, it’s considered bad manners to tap on the pots and pans with chopsticks or point with them.
Come to China and experience our unique diet culture.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest geniuses in history, though in his younger years, nobody would have guessed that he would grow up to become one of the world’s most brilliant minds.
He was born prematurely(早产) and quite small. He hated his step family. He went to a school that did not teach mathematics, and then later he was removed. His mother was widowed twice. She urged him to become a farmer, and he hated that too. He was a working student in college, doing odd jobs to pay for his education. And he graduated from Cambridge without honors.
He didn’t look outstanding at all, and neither was his story. But his mind saw more complex, and fascinating stories in the concepts of mathematics and physics. His plain life did not bother him at all.
Though he went through his Cambridge years with barely any honors, the inside of his study was found to have some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in physics and mathematics. He went on to discover many of his famous theories, including the generalized binomial theorem, power series, and infinite sums. He also observed the way light is refracted(折射) by lenses and developed his own Newtonian telescope. Through his discovery of the Laws of Universal Gravitation and Laws of Motion, the field of physics was forever transformed.
If there was anything constant about the life of Isaac Newton, it wasn’t merely that his brain was large, but that it was continuously filled with wonder. Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything—from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. Truly, there is nothing boring or ordinary about a mind that seeks adventure in all things.
1. Which word can describe Issac Newton as a young man
A. Ordinary. B. Diligent.
C. Happy. D. Intelligent.
2. What can we infer about Issac Newton from the third paragraph
A. His life experience was extraordinary.
B. He had a gift for math and physics.
C. He was good at making up stories.
D. He didn’t care about his grades at school.
3. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 5
A. Newton’s life was full of adventures.
B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C. A brain good at discovery is never boring.
D. Newton had a brain larger than any other’s.
4. What can be the best title of this text
A. The Achievements of Isaac Newton
B. The Brilliant Life of Isaac Newton
C. Interest Is the Best Secret of Success
D. Hard Work Makes up for Lack of Intelligence
One of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the kilt(百褶裙). Resembling knee－length skirts, kilts originated in the 16th century as a common form of clothing for men and boys living in an area of northern Scotland known as the Scottish Highlands. A special feature of kilts, even to this day, is the plaid(格子呢) patterns. These patterns were historically related to specific clans, which are family groups that share a relationship through ancestry or some other connections. Known as tartans(方格花纹), the plaid patterns are of various colors. Because of their popularity in the Scottish Highlands, the wearing of kilts and any tartan pattern in general was banned from 1746 to 1782 to try to control clans from that region that were opposed to the king at the time. After clans were no longer considered a threat to the king, the clothing ban was removed.
Although the removal of the ban meant people could once again wear kilts with their clan’s tartan, they did not become the regular dress of males there. Instead, they came to represent a traditional form of clothing, and be symbolic of national pride. Tartans of all types can be seen on show all over the world on April 6, Tartan Day, when people of Scottish ancestry celebrate their cultural treasure. Tartan Day originated in Canada in the mid－1980s. It spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
Nowadays, tartans have been specifically created for individuals, families, institutions, and companies. Perhaps the best－known example of a tartan used by a company is that of the British company Burberry. Burberry has used tartans on a variety of products, including scarves, handbags, clothing, and other accessories. Although in 2019, Burberry announced it would reduce the number of products it produced to focus more on handbags as a way to increase profits, their iconic tartan continues to be a symbol of high fashion.
5. In which aspect are kilts special
A. People show respect for the king by wearing them.
B. They are of the same color in Scotland.
C. Plaid patterns are used in the kilts.
D. They are designed for adult men.
6. Why do Scottish people exhibit different tartans in April
A. To celebrate a tradition.
B. To spread this culture to the world.
C. To honor the end of the ban on tartans.
D. To express tartans shouldn’t be ignored.
7. Why does the author mention the company Burberry
A. To prove the popularity of tartans.
B. To stress tartans’ wide range of daily uses.
C. To show the reduced number of tartan products.
D. To explain reasons for Burberry’s favoring tartans.
8. What is the best title for this passage
A. Popularity of Scottish Kilts
B. Special Scottish Clothing
C. History of Scottish Kilts
D. The Kilt and the Tartan
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Will Traditional TV Ever Be
Replaced by Streaming
For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. __1__ Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.
A Slow Decline
While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television’s dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. __2__ Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.
Changing Viewing Habits
In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively. __3__
Still the King
__4__ For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.
Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations. __5__
While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon.
A. This has been the trend for the past decade.
B. The original content has included massively popular shows.
C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.
D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.
E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.
F. While demand for streaming services is up, the main UK channels continue to be the most watched overall.
G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是李华，你的美国网友Jack给你发来邮件，谈到自己前几天第一次尝试使用筷子的经历并希望了解中国的筷子文化。请你给他回复邮件，要点包括：
1. 筷子的材料；
2. 筷子的历史(起源于3000多年前的商朝)；
3. 使用筷子的禁忌。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.2 The United Kingdom
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Isaac Newton is one of the greatest geniuses in history, though in his younger years, nobody would have guessed that he would grow up to become one of the world’s most brilliant minds.
He was born prematurely(早产) and quite small. He hated his step family. He went to a school that did not teach mathematics, and then later he was removed. His mother was widowed twice. She urged him to become a farmer, and he hated that too. He was a working student in college, doing odd jobs to pay for his education. And he graduated from Cambridge without honors.
He didn’t look outstanding at all, and neither was his story. But his mind saw more complex, and fascinating stories in the concepts of mathematics and physics. His plain life did not bother him at all.
Though he went through his Cambridge years with barely any honors, the inside of his study was found to have some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in physics and mathematics. He went on to discover many of his famous theories, including the generalized binomial theorem, power series, and infinite sums. He also observed the way light is refracted(折射) by lenses and developed his own Newtonian telescope. Through his discovery of the Laws of Universal Gravitation and Laws of Motion, the field of physics was forever transformed.
If there was anything constant about the life of Isaac Newton, it wasn’t merely that his brain was large, but that it was continuously filled with wonder. Isaac Newton’s life was brilliant, not because of his wondrous adventures, but because he saw wonder in everything—from the minute details of mathematical philosophy, to how the world works. Truly, there is nothing boring or ordinary about a mind that seeks adventure in all things.
1. Which word can describe Issac Newton as a young man
A. Ordinary. B. Diligent.
C. Happy. D. Intelligent.
2. What can we infer about Issac Newton from the third paragraph
A. His life experience was extraordinary.
B. He had a gift for math and physics.
C. He was good at making up stories.
D. He didn’t care about his grades at school.
3. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 5
A. Newton’s life was full of adventures.
B. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
C. A brain good at discovery is never boring.
D. Newton had a brain larger than any other’s.
4. What can be the best title of this text
A. The Achievements of Isaac Newton
B. The Brilliant Life of Isaac Newton
C. Interest Is the Best Secret of Success
D. Hard Work Makes up for Lack of Intelligence
1. 答案 A 2. 答案 B 3. 答案 C 4. 答案 B
One of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the kilt(百褶裙). Resembling knee－length skirts, kilts originated in the 16th century as a common form of clothing for men and boys living in an area of northern Scotland known as the Scottish Highlands. A special feature of kilts, even to this day, is the plaid(格子呢) patterns. These patterns were historically related to specific clans, which are family groups that share a relationship through ancestry or some other connections. Known as tartans(方格花纹), the plaid patterns are of various colors. Because of their popularity in the Scottish Highlands, the wearing of kilts and any tartan pattern in general was banned from 1746 to 1782 to try to control clans from that region that were opposed to the king at the time. After clans were no longer considered a threat to the king, the clothing ban was removed.
Although the removal of the ban meant people could once again wear kilts with their clan’s tartan, they did not become the regular dress of males there. Instead, they came to represent a traditional form of clothing, and be symbolic of national pride. Tartans of all types can be seen on show all over the world on April 6, Tartan Day, when people of Scottish ancestry celebrate their cultural treasure. Tartan Day originated in Canada in the mid－1980s. It spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
Nowadays, tartans have been specifically created for individuals, families, institutions, and companies. Perhaps the best－known example of a tartan used by a company is that of the British company Burberry. Burberry has used tartans on a variety of products, including scarves, handbags, clothing, and other accessories. Although in 2019, Burberry announced it would reduce the number of products it produced to focus more on handbags as a way to increase profits, their iconic tartan continues to be a symbol of high fashion.
5. In which aspect are kilts special
A. People show respect for the king by wearing them.
B. They are of the same color in Scotland.
C. Plaid patterns are used in the kilts.
D. They are designed for adult men.
6. Why do Scottish people exhibit different tartans in April
A. To celebrate a tradition.
B. To spread this culture to the world.
C. To honor the end of the ban on tartans.
D. To express tartans shouldn’t be ignored.
7. Why does the author mention the company Burberry
A. To prove the popularity of tartans.
B. To stress tartans’ wide range of daily uses.
C. To show the reduced number of tartan products.
D. To explain reasons for Burberry’s favoring tartans.
8. What is the best title for this passage
A. Popularity of Scottish Kilts
B. Special Scottish Clothing
C. History of Scottish Kilts
D. The Kilt and the Tartan
5. 答案 C 6. 答案 A 7. 答案 A 8. 答案 D
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Will Traditional TV Ever Be
Replaced by Streaming
For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. __1__ Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.
A Slow Decline
While the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television’s dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. __2__ Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.
Changing Viewing Habits
In the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively. __3__
Still the King
__4__ For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.
Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations. __5__
While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon.
A. This has been the trend for the past decade.
B. The original content has included massively popular shows.
C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.
D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.
E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.
F. While demand for streaming services is up, the main UK channels continue to be the most watched overall.
G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.
1. 答案 C 2. 答案 G 3. 答案 A 4. 答案 F 5. 答案 B
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是李华，你的美国网友Jack给你发来邮件，谈到自己前几天第一次尝试使用筷子的经历并希望了解中国的筷子文化。请你给他回复邮件，要点包括：
1. 筷子的材料；
2. 筷子的历史(起源于3000多年前的商朝)；
3. 使用筷子的禁忌。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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参考范文
Dear Jack，
It’s amusing to imagine your using chopsticks for the first time. For a foreigner, it’s not easy to use chopsticks skillfully.
Chopsticks are commonly used in China. Though many kinds of materials can be used to make chopsticks, most chopsticks are made of bamboo or wood. The history of using chopsticks dates back to the Shang Dynasty, more than 3，000 years ago. Chopsticks, as one of Chinese cultural symbols, have played an important role in Chinese diet culture. When using chopsticks, you should know what you can’t do with them. For example, it’s considered bad manners to tap on the pots and pans with chopsticks or point with them.
Come to China and experience our unique diet culture.
Yours，
Li Hua