必修第二册 Unit 5 Music
高考题型组合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Candles were burning bright，exciting my two-year-old son，Jack，who moved forward to blow them out.
Jack’s third birthday was still a few months away but ever since his dad Gary’s big day earlier that year，my son hadn’t stopped talking about celebrating his own.His older brothers Oliver，6，and Josh，10，were happy to sing the birthday song with him.
But，over time，I grew concerned that Jack wasn’t well.My lovely boy was now a shadow of his former self.How could I ignore it，though doctors weren’t too concerned
One day I was at work and shared my fears with a colleague.She comforted me and said it was safe to be careful.When I returned home later，I packed a bag and prepared to take Jack to hospital.
At the hospital，I just couldn’t shake the feeling that bad news was coming.My suspicions(怀疑) were confirmed.We were told he had a very rare form of cancer.
Jack was going downhill rapidly.Gary and I took it in turns to stay with him in the hospital.“Your birthday’s coming up，”I told Jack each day，hoping he could remember the times we had sung him happy birthday before.
“Jack’s only option is a stem cell transplant(干细胞移植)，and a brother or a sister might be the best chance you have，”a doctor told us.“He can have my head if he needs it！”Josh cried.Oliver wasn’t as enthusiastic as his older brother，but it was a huge relief when he was confirmed as a match.
Doctors were cautious about saying Oliver might save Jack’s life in case it didn’t work as planned.To their relief，the result was comforting.They were moved by Oliver’s bravery.
Oliver，now seven，really did save his little brother and they’re now closer than ever.“I didn’t want to do it at the very beginning but at the end I kind of regretted feeling like that because now I know how important it was，”he said.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了快要三岁的杰克被诊断出患有一种罕见的癌症，只有通过干细胞移植才能存活，两个哥哥努力配合医生，最后奥利弗挽救了弟弟的生命。
1．What mainly contributed to the earlier discovery of Jack’s illness
A．Doctors’increasing concern.
B．Jack’s discomfort after the party.
C．His mother’s natural power and love.
D．His mother’s colleague’s reminding.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据文章第三至五段可知，是他母亲的天性和爱促成了杰克的疾病被早些发现。故选C。
2．Why did Jack’s mother mention his birthday each day
A．To strengthen their memories.
B．To encourage Jack to survive.
C．To prepare Jack for his birthday.
D．To make Gary and herself relaxed.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据第六段第二句可推知，杰克的母亲每天都提到他的生日是为了鼓励杰克活下来。故选B。
3．What can we infer about Oliver
A．He hesitated to donate his stem cells at first.
B．He had a bad relationship with his brothers.
C．He envied his mother’s care of Jack.
D．He was braver than his older brother.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段最后一句以及最后一段最后一句可推断出，奥利弗起初对捐献干细胞犹豫不决。故选A。
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．It’s never too late to save a life.
B．Magic always comes from belief.
C．A brother in need is a brother indeed.
D．The power to cure comes from the family.
答案 D
解析 主旨大意题。通读全文尤其根据文章倒数第三段和最后一段内容可知，这篇文章主要讲述了三岁的杰克被诊断出患有癌症，但他的家人并没有放弃，都在努力救他，最终哥哥奥利弗通过干细胞移植救了杰克。所以D选项(治愈的力量来自家庭)是文章的主旨。故选D。
B
Have you ever heard someone say，“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”，or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast It seems that this meal，for many of us，is necessary for our day to start well，but is it really that important
The word “breakfast”comes from “breaking the fast(禁食)”—the idea of ending the period in which we don’t eat during the night.The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves.Breakfast gives us an opportunity to replenish those reduced stores of things like protein and calcium.So，in that way，a healthy breakfast makes sense.
There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to connect a state of being overweight with not eating breakfast.In fact，it leads many health experts to advise a healthy breakfast to not only control but also lose weight.In a US study，50，000 people were monitored over seven years，and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI(体重指数)，which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.
But it might not be as simple as that.Alexandra Johnstone，professor of appetite research at the University of Aberdeen，suggests those who do not have breakfast might be less aware of healthy diets and nutrition，and people who eat breakfast might have a healthier lifestyle overall—exercising and not smoking，for example.And he also points out that with the rise in popularity of intermittent(间歇的) fasting to lose weight，there may also be some benefits to not eating breakfast，like improving blood sugar control and lowering blood pressure.
So，while breakfast has its benefits，it might not be the most important meal.It seems that a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet might be more important for many of us than just one single meal.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，早餐对于健康有一定的益处，但更重要的是健康的生活方式和均衡的饮食。
5．Why does the author list the questions in the first paragraph
A．To give a warning.
B．To offer some advice.
C．To introduce the topic.
D．To prove a certain fact.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据文章第一段列举的问题及关键句“It seems that this meal，for many of us，is necessary for our day to start well，but is it really that important？”以及下文可知，作者在第一段列举问题，是为了引出下文的话题。故选C。
6．What does the underlined word “replenish”mean in paragraph 2
A．Set aside. B．Manage without.
C．Make up for. D．Run out of.
答案 C
解析 词义猜测题。根据文章第二段中的“The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves.”及“those reduced stores of things like protein and calcium”可知，replenish与make up for意思相近，表示“补充，弥补”。故选C。
7．What conclusion can we draw from Johnstone’s research
A．Skipping breakfast may do good to our health.
B．Those who eat breakfast can keep a lower BMI.
C．Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
D．Intermittent fasting contributes greatly to weight loss.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“there may also be some benefits to not eating breakfast，like improving blood sugar control and lowering blood pressure”可知，我们能从Johnstone的研究中得出不吃早餐也有可能对我们的健康有益的结论。故选A。
8．What does the author suggest we do at the end of the text
A．Try new lifestyles.
B．Follow a balanced diet.
C．Pay more attention to breakfast.
D．Be aware of the benefits of each meal.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的最后一句可知，作者建议我们应该均衡饮食。故选B。
C
Human is struggling to contain two major crises：Skyrocketing global temperatures and deep-diving biodiversity(生物多样性)．But people tend to solve each problem on its own，for instance by using green energies and carbon-eating machines，while surrounding ecosystems to preserve them.But a new report argues that treating each crisis in isolation(孤立地) means missing out on solutions that resolve both.Human can’t solve one without also solving the other.
So what might these solutions look like？Say，for instance，you turn a heavily logged forest into a national park.As the trees grow back，they would provide habitat for the return of animals.Letting a forest come back naturally，rather than planting trees of a single species to balance up some corporations’carbon emissions(排放)，makes it recover faster.This is known as a nature-based solution，a campaign that both absorbs carbon and provides an extra ecological or economic benefit.
Stopping human’s attacks on ecosystems can also help fight climate change，the study’s authors write.Even cities can get in on the action，the report notes.Urban areas turn into “heat islands”because they absorb the sun’s energy during the day and slowly release it at night.They are therefore much hotter than surrounding rural areas.Planting more trees cools cities and provides habitats for birds and shade for humans，which will be even more critical as global temperatures rise.
The big threat，the authors stress，is that nature-based solutions alone can’t stop climate change.As temperatures climb and droughts get more severe，it’ll be harder for forests，wetlands，and mangroves to survive，even with our help.First and foremost，human has to dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.“Nature is not going to save us，”the authors say.“We can only use nature to support efforts.”
“Still，governments and corporations are becoming more conscious of the importance of maintaining biodiversity while also fighting climate change，”says Beymer-Farris，from the University of Kentucky.“As a professor who has been working on this for 20 years，I see a lot of hope，because I see a lot of changes on the horizon.”
9．How should people deal with the two crises
A．By using carbon-eating machines.
B．By giving priority to one of them.
C．By tackling them in the meanwhile.
D．By establishing more nature reserves.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句内容可知，人们应该同时解决这两个危机。故选C。
10．What is the most effective way to stop climate change according to the authors
A．Plant more trees in urban areas.
B．Adopt nature-based solutions.
C．Send out less greenhouse gas.
D．Provide habitats for animals.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“First and foremost，human has to dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.”可知，阻止气候变化最有效的方法是减少温室气体排放。故选C。
11．What is Beymer-Farris’s attitude to the future of the ecology
A．Optimistic. B．Doubtful.
C．Critical. D．Concerned.
答案 A
解析 观点态度题。根据最后一段中“...I see a lot of hope，because I see a lot of changes on the horizon.”可知，贝默-法里斯对生态的未来持乐观态度。故选A。
12．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Why We Care About Climate Change
B．How to Live in Harmony with Nature
C．Why Urban Areas Become “Heat Islands”
D．How to Protect Species and Save the Planet
答案 D
解析 标题归纳题。结合文章大意可知，目前，人类正在努力遏制两大危机：全球气温飙升和生物多样性骤减，将两个危机统筹考虑才能保护生物，拯救地球。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五
Technology has changed our lives and reshapes the way we live.Some of us love it and some of us are frustrated(懊恼的) with it.This is clear as most of us are guilty of being addicted to the Internet and social media. 1 Technology has created a whole new world and brought endless opportunities.
The invention of airplanes，ships and spacecraft always allows people to visit other countries and even other planets.As long as we follow the laws of immigration，we can go to any country we like. 2
In addition，technology is also used by a large number of teachers to improve their teaching.It can make the lessons more interactive and interesting for students.E-learning is possible with the use of the Internet connection and computers.People wishing to study for a degree can do so at their comfortable homes. 3 Teachers can post notes and videos on the Internet and students can study and learn whenever they are ready.
4 You don’t have to walk around with a large sum of cash any more because you can make purchases and payments electronically.Online banking is secure and convenient for online shopping.You don’t have to worry that your cash might be stolen by someone.
However，we have to say that technology can be a double-edged sword.Nowadays，instead of paying attention to the conversation we are having face to face，we just take the phone.We are distracted by smartphones and technology in general.But we can’t blame technology.We should not blame ourselves，either. 5 Indeed，technology is addictive，but our focus shouldn’t be on phones or computers，but on people and face-to-face conversations.
A．This gives students flexibility.
B．What we need to do is to find some balance.
C．This makes it easy for students to make progress.
D．Nevertheless，we have seen some benefits of technology.
E．When it comes to shopping，technology is also of great help.
F．Besides，we have suffered a lot from modern communication.
G．And of course，travelling can make people’s lives more colorful.
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。本文介绍了技术是一把双刃剑，它在给人们带来方便的同时，也会产生一些负面作用。
1．答案 D
解析 空处上一句提到了我们中的大部分人为沉溺于网络和社交媒体而感到后悔，也就是技术的缺点；空处下一句提到了技术创造了一个全新的世界，并且也带来了无尽的机会，也就是技术的优点。所以空处应承上启下，既与上文构成转折关系，又引出下文，谈到技术带来的好处。故D项符合语境。
2．答案 G
解析 通读本段可知，技术为人们的旅行提供了便利，所以空处也应与旅行有关。故G项“当然，旅行能使人们的生活更加多彩”承接上文，说明了旅行对人们生活的影响。
3．答案 A
解析 根据空前的“People wishing to study for a degree can do so at their comfortable homes.”空后的“Teachers can post...are ready.”可知，学生可以实现在家里学习，教师也可以在网上发布教学资料，学生们可以随时学习。由此可知，技术使学生们的学习具有灵活性，故A项符合语境。
4．答案 E
解析 通读本段可知，本段主要介绍的是技术为购物带来的便利，所以空处也应与之相关。分析选项可知，E项“谈到购物时，技术也有很大的帮助”符合语境。
5．答案 B
解析 根据空前的内容可知，我们通常会被智能手机和科技分散注意力；根据空后内容可知，技术确实会让人上瘾，但我们不应该只关注手机和电脑，而应该关注人和面对面的对话。所以技术是否会对人们产生负面影响取决于人们能否找到平衡，故B项符合语境。必修第二册 Unit 5 Music
高考题型组合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Candles were burning bright，exciting my two-year-old son，Jack，who moved forward to blow them out.
Jack’s third birthday was still a few months away but ever since his dad Gary’s big day earlier that year，my son hadn’t stopped talking about celebrating his own.His older brothers Oliver，6，and Josh，10，were happy to sing the birthday song with him.
But，over time，I grew concerned that Jack wasn’t well.My lovely boy was now a shadow of his former self.How could I ignore it，though doctors weren’t too concerned
One day I was at work and shared my fears with a colleague.She comforted me and said it was safe to be careful.When I returned home later，I packed a bag and prepared to take Jack to hospital.
At the hospital，I just couldn’t shake the feeling that bad news was coming.My suspicions(怀疑) were confirmed.We were told he had a very rare form of cancer.
Jack was going downhill rapidly.Gary and I took it in turns to stay with him in the hospital.“Your birthday’s coming up，”I told Jack each day，hoping he could remember the times we had sung him happy birthday before.
“Jack’s only option is a stem cell transplant(干细胞移植)，and a brother or a sister might be the best chance you have，”a doctor told us.“He can have my head if he needs it！”Josh cried.Oliver wasn’t as enthusiastic as his older brother，but it was a huge relief when he was confirmed as a match.
Doctors were cautious about saying Oliver might save Jack’s life in case it didn’t work as planned.To their relief，the result was comforting.They were moved by Oliver’s bravery.
Oliver，now seven，really did save his little brother and they’re now closer than ever.“I didn’t want to do it at the very beginning but at the end I kind of regretted feeling like that because now I know how important it was，”he said.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了快要三岁的杰克被诊断出患有一种罕见的癌症，只有通过干细胞移植才能存活，两个哥哥努力配合医生，最后奥利弗挽救了弟弟的生命。
1．What mainly contributed to the earlier discovery of Jack’s illness
A．Doctors’increasing concern.
B．Jack’s discomfort after the party.
C．His mother’s natural power and love.
D．His mother’s colleague’s reminding.
2．Why did Jack’s mother mention his birthday each day
A．To strengthen their memories.
B．To encourage Jack to survive.
C．To prepare Jack for his birthday.
D．To make Gary and herself relaxed.
3．What can we infer about Oliver
A．He hesitated to donate his stem cells at first.
B．He had a bad relationship with his brothers.
C．He envied his mother’s care of Jack.
D．He was braver than his older brother.
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．It’s never too late to save a life.
B．Magic always comes from belief.
C．A brother in need is a brother indeed.
D．The power to cure comes from the family.
B
Have you ever heard someone say，“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”，or give you advice about why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast It seems that this meal，for many of us，is necessary for our day to start well，but is it really that important
The word “breakfast”comes from “breaking the fast(禁食)”—the idea of ending the period in which we don’t eat during the night.The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves.Breakfast gives us an opportunity to replenish those reduced stores of things like protein and calcium.So，in that way，a healthy breakfast makes sense.
There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to connect a state of being overweight with not eating breakfast.In fact，it leads many health experts to advise a healthy breakfast to not only control but also lose weight.In a US study，50，000 people were monitored over seven years，and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI(体重指数)，which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.
But it might not be as simple as that.Alexandra Johnstone，professor of appetite research at the University of Aberdeen，suggests those who do not have breakfast might be less aware of healthy diets and nutrition，and people who eat breakfast might have a healthier lifestyle overall—exercising and not smoking，for example.And he also points out that with the rise in popularity of intermittent(间歇的) fasting to lose weight，there may also be some benefits to not eating breakfast，like improving blood sugar control and lowering blood pressure.
So，while breakfast has its benefits，it might not be the most important meal.It seems that a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet might be more important for many of us than just one single meal.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，早餐对于健康有一定的益处，但更重要的是健康的生活方式和均衡的饮食。
5．Why does the author list the questions in the first paragraph
A．To give a warning.
B．To offer some advice.
C．To introduce the topic.
D．To prove a certain fact.
6．What does the underlined word “replenish”mean in paragraph 2
A．Set aside. B．Manage without.
C．Make up for. D．Run out of.
7．What conclusion can we draw from Johnstone’s research
A．Skipping breakfast may do good to our health.
B．Those who eat breakfast can keep a lower BMI.
C．Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
D．Intermittent fasting contributes greatly to weight loss.
8．What does the author suggest we do at the end of the text
A．Try new lifestyles.
B．Follow a balanced diet.
C．Pay more attention to breakfast.
C
Human is struggling to contain two major crises：Skyrocketing global temperatures and deep-diving biodiversity(生物多样性)．But people tend to solve each problem on its own，for instance by using green energies and carbon-eating machines，while surrounding ecosystems to preserve them.But a new report argues that treating each crisis in isolation(孤立地) means missing out on solutions that resolve both.Human can’t solve one without also solving the other.
So what might these solutions look like？Say，for instance，you turn a heavily logged forest into a national park.As the trees grow back，they would provide habitat for the return of animals.Letting a forest come back naturally，rather than planting trees of a single species to balance up some corporations’carbon emissions(排放)，makes it recover faster.This is known as a nature-based solution，a campaign that both absorbs carbon and provides an extra ecological or economic benefit.
Stopping human’s attacks on ecosystems can also help fight climate change，the study’s authors write.Even cities can get in on the action，the report notes.Urban areas turn into “heat islands”because they absorb the sun’s energy during the day and slowly release it at night.They are therefore much hotter than surrounding rural areas.Planting more trees cools cities and provides habitats for birds and shade for humans，which will be even more critical as global temperatures rise.
The big threat，the authors stress，is that nature-based solutions alone can’t stop climate change.As temperatures climb and droughts get more severe，it’ll be harder for forests，wetlands，and mangroves to survive，even with our help.First and foremost，human has to dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.“Nature is not going to save us，”the authors say.“We can only use nature to support efforts.”
“Still，governments and corporations are becoming more conscious of the importance of maintaining biodiversity while also fighting climate change，”says Beymer-Farris，from the University of Kentucky.“As a professor who has been working on this for 20 years，I see a lot of hope，because I see a lot of changes on the horizon.”
9．How should people deal with the two crises
A．By using carbon-eating machines.
B．By giving priority to one of them.
C．By tackling them in the meanwhile.
D．By establishing more nature reserves.
10．What is the most effective way to stop climate change according to the authors
A．Plant more trees in urban areas.
B．Adopt nature-based solutions.
C．Send out less greenhouse gas.
D．Provide habitats for animals.
11．What is Beymer-Farris’s attitude to the future of the ecology
A．Optimistic. B．Doubtful.
C．Critical. D．Concerned.
12．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Why We Care About Climate Change
B．How to Live in Harmony with Nature
C．Why Urban Areas Become “Heat Islands”
D．How to Protect Species and Save the Planet
Ⅱ.七选五
Technology has changed our lives and reshapes the way we live.Some of us love it and some of us are frustrated(懊恼的) with it.This is clear as most of us are guilty of being addicted to the Internet and social media. 1 Technology has created a whole new world and brought endless opportunities.
The invention of airplanes，ships and spacecraft always allows people to visit other countries and even other planets.As long as we follow the laws of immigration，we can go to any country we like. 2
In addition，technology is also used by a large number of teachers to improve their teaching.It can make the lessons more interactive and interesting for students.E-learning is possible with the use of the Internet connection and computers.People wishing to study for a degree can do so at their comfortable homes. 3 Teachers can post notes and videos on the Internet and students can study and learn whenever they are ready.
4 You don’t have to walk around with a large sum of cash any more because you can make purchases and payments electronically.Online banking is secure and convenient for online shopping.You don’t have to worry that your cash might be stolen by someone.
However，we have to say that technology can be a double-edged sword.Nowadays，instead of paying attention to the conversation we are having face to face，we just take the phone.We are distracted by smartphones and technology in general.But we can’t blame technology.We should not blame ourselves，either. 5 Indeed，technology is addictive，but our focus shouldn’t be on phones or computers，but on people and face-to-face conversations.
A．This gives students flexibility.
B．What we need to do is to find some balance.
C．This makes it easy for students to make progress.
D．Nevertheless，we have seen some benefits of technology.
E．When it comes to shopping，technology is also of great help.
F．Besides，we have suffered a lot from modern communication.
G．And of course，travelling can make people’s lives more colorful.
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。本文介绍了技术是一把双刃剑，它在给人们带来方便的同时，也会产生一些负面作用。
