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2025外研版高中英语选择性必修第一册
Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
五年高考练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2023全国乙,B)
Living in Iowa and trying to become a photographer specializing in landscape(风景) can be quite a challenge, mainly because the corn state lacks geographical variation.
Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar, either farm fields or highways, sometimes I find distinctive character in the hills or lakes. To make some of my landscape shots, I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10-minute time frame. I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.
Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography. I often leave early to seek the right destinations so I can set up early to avoid missing the moment I am attempting to photograph. I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
One time my friends and I drove three hours to Devil s Lake, Wisconsin, to climb the purple quartz(石英) rock around the lake. After we found a crazy-looking road that hung over a bunch of rocks, we decided to photograph the scene at sunset. The position enabled us to look over the lake with the sunset in the background. We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route(路线) so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time. Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
1.How does the author deal with the challenge as a landscape photographer in the Midwest
A.By teaming up with other photographers.
B.By shooting in the countryside or state parks.
C.By studying the geographical conditions.
D.By creating settings in the corn fields.
2.What is the key to successful landscape photography according to the author
A.Proper time management. B.Good shooting techniques.
C.Adventurous spirit. D.Distinctive styles.
3.What can we infer from the author s trip with friends to Devil s Lake
A.They went crazy with the purple quartz rock.
B.They felt stressed while waiting for the sunset.
C.They reached the shooting spot later than expected.
D.They had problems with their equipment.
4.How does the author find his photos taken at Devil s Lake
A.Amusing. B.Satisfying. C.Encouraging. D.Comforting.
派生/合成词汇
1.geography n.地理(学)→geographical adj. 2.decide v.决定→decisive adj.
3.sunset n. 4.sunrise n. 5.background n.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2023全国甲)
Tricks To Becoming A More Patient Person
Here s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There s one answer: 1 .
In the Digital Age, we re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
Practice gratitude(感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. 2 . “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification(满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. 3 . Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
4
So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself,“ 5 .” You ll then gradually become more patient.
A.Find your causes
B.Start with small tasks
C.Accept the uncomfortable
D.All this adds up to a state of hurry
E.It can also help us practice more patience
F.This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G.They re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
派生词汇
1.patient adj.有耐心的 → adj.没有耐心的→ n.耐心
2.thankful adj.感激的→ n.感谢,感激 3.stress n.压力→ adj.焦虑不安的
4.annoy v.使生气,使恼怒→ adj.使生气的,使恼怒的
熟词生义
5.right adv. 6.apply v. 7.state n.
答案与分层梯度式解析
五年高考练
Ⅰ.◎语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一名风景摄影爱好者,克服困难拍出高质量风景照的经过。
1.B 细节理解题。本题问的是作者作为一名中西部地区的风景摄影师是如何应对挑战的。the challenge指的是第一段中的“the corn state lacks geographical variation(这个玉米生产州缺少地理差异)”。再结合题干关键词in the Midwest可定位到第二段。根据“I tend to travel with a few of my friends to state parks or to the countryside to go on adventures and take photos along the way.”可知,作者通过去州立公园或乡村拍摄照片来应对这一挑战。故选B。
2.A 细节理解题。题干中的the key与第三段第一句中的decisive同义。根据“Being at the right place at the right time is decisive in any style of photography.”可知,在合适的时间到达合适的地点是至关重要的。再结合最后一段作者去魔鬼湖(Devil s Lake)拍摄照片留下遗憾的经历可知,风景摄影成功的关键是恰当的时间管理。故选A。
3.C 推理判断题。根据题干关键词the author s trip with friends to Devil s Lake可定位到最后一段。根据“We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. However, we did not mark the route so we ended up almost missing the sunset entirely. Once we found the place, it was stressful getting lights and cameras set up in the limited time.”可知,作者认为时间宽裕,就离开既定的拍摄地点往更高的地方爬了,结果忘记了返回的正确路线,差点错过要拍摄的落日。由此可推知,他们到达拍摄地点的时间要比预计的晚。故选C。
4.B 推理判断题,考查作者的观点态度。根据最后一段最后一句“Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.”可知,作者认为,尽管他可以把照片拍得更好,但现在这些照片仍然是自己拍得最好的。由此可推知,这些照片是令作者满意的(Satisfying)。故选B。
【高考词汇站】 1.地理(学)的 2.决定性的;关键的 3.日落 4.日出 5.背景
长难句 原句 Still, looking back on the photos, they are some of my best shots though they could have been so much better if I would have been prepared and managed my time wisely.
分析 本句为主从复合句。现在分词短语 “looking back on the photos”作状语;though引导让步状语从句,从句中包含一个虚拟条件句。
译文 回顾这些照片,它们仍然是我拍得最好的一些照片,尽管如果我原本可以做好准备并合理管理我的时间的话,它们本可以拍得更好。
Ⅱ.◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了成为一个更加有耐心的人的技巧。
1.G 过渡句。前一句引用了一个谜语,该谜语的意思是“交通拥堵、排长队和等待假期开始这些情况有什么共同点 ”,设空处内容是该谜语的谜底,并且该空位于第一段,应起到引出主题、总领全文的作用。结合选项可知,G选项(这些都是我们需要多用点耐心的情况)既能概括谜语中提到的三种情况,又能起到引出主题的作用。故选G。
2.E 细节句。该空位于小标题“Practice gratitude”下面。前一句说明了感激的好处,但并没有将感激与耐心相结合。后一句说明了表达感激可以培养自制力。由此可以推断,设空处应该说明感激与耐心的关系。分析选项可知,只有E选项阐述了感激与耐心的关系,其中的It指Thankfulness,并且also起到承接上文的作用。故选E。
3.B 过渡句。前一句指出养成等待这一习惯的唯一方法就是去训练,后一句用具体的例子(推迟看最喜欢的节目,吃蛋糕前多等十分钟)说明应如何训练。由此可知,设空处应该阐述如何训练,并与下文所举的例子相呼应。B选项就是训练指导,且small tasks与后文举的例子相呼应。故选B。
4.C 主旨句。设空处是本段小标题。根据前面两个小标题的特点可知,设空处应该用祈使句,符合其特点的是A、B、C三个选项,B选项已排除;结合本段中的“being comfortable is the only...experience something outside of our comfort zone”可推知,C选项(接受不适)符合语境。故选C。
5.F 细节句。后一句提到“那样你就会逐渐变得更有耐心”,从then可以看出此句与前一句为顺承关系,由此推知,设空处应该是介绍怎么处理“不舒适”的情况,作者劝告读者怎么去做,所以F选项“这仅仅是不舒适,而不是无法忍受”符合题意。由本段中的关键词comfortable、tolerate也可以推知设空处作者给的劝告与此相关。故选F。
【高考词汇站】 1.impatient;patience 2.thankfulness 3.stressed 4.annoying 5.立即,马上 6.应用 7.状态
长难句 原句 So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when
we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances.
分析 本句是主从复合句。that引导同位语从句,与名词belief是同位关系。在该从句中,并列连词and连接两个并列分句:在第一个分句中,动名词短语“being comfortable”作主语,“we will tolerate”是一个省略关系代词that的定语从句,修饰先行词state;在第二个分句中,when引导时间状语从句。
译文 我们中的许多人认为,舒适是我们唯一能容忍的状态,当我们经历舒适区之外的事情时,我们会对环境失去耐心。
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