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2025外研版高中英语选择性必修第一册
Unit 5 Revealing nature
五年高考练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2022全国甲,B)
Goffin s cockatoos, a kind of small parrot native to Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment, cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it. The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape, and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting the correct “key” would let out the nut.
In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age, but it will be another year before they are able to do the same with less symmetrical(对称的) shapes. This ability to recognize that a shape will need to be turned in a specific direction before it will fit is called an “allocentric frame of reference”. In the experiment, Goffin s cockatoos were able to select the right tool for the job, in most cases, by visual recognition alone. Where trial-and-error was used, the cockatoos did better than monkeys in similar tests. This indicates that Goffin s cockatoos do indeed possess an allocentric frame of reference when moving objects in space, similar to two-year-old babies.
The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues(线索), or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections.
1.How did the cockatoos get the nut from the box in the experiment
A.By following instructions.
B.By using a tool.
C.By turning the box around.
D.By removing the lid.
2.Which task can human one-year-olds most likely complete according to the text
A.Using a key to unlock a door.
B.Telling parrots from other birds.
C.Putting a ball into a round hole.
D.Grouping toys of different shapes.
3.What does the follow-up test aim to find out about the cockatoos
A.How far they are able to see.
B.How they track moving objects.
C.Whether they are smarter than monkeys.
D.Whether they use a sense of touch in the test.
4.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.Cockatoos:Quick Error Checkers
B.Cockatoos:Independent Learners
C.Cockatoos:Clever Signal-Readers
D.Cockatoos:Skilful Shape-Sorters
派生/合成词汇
1.shape-recognition n.
2.skill n.技巧;技能→ adj.技术好的,熟练的
3.keyhole n.
4.recognize v.认识;承认;意识到→ n.认出,认识;承认
5.select vt.选择;挑选→ n.选择;挑选;选拔
6.trial-and-error
7.entire adj.全部的,完全的→ adv.全部地,完全地
8.lock v.锁→ v.(用钥匙)开……的锁
熟词生义
9.keep vt.
10.group vt.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2023全国乙)
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 1 , but studies have shown that they can promote people s wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species(物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 2 .
Why are indoor plants good for you
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “ 3 . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 4 .
Which plants can you grow
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy of owning plants. “ 5 ,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”
A.All plants are different
B.Not only do they look beautiful
C.There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D.Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E.Plants like peace lilies and devil s ivy are among the best
F.Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G.Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
派生/合成词汇
1.wellbeing n.
2.houseplant n.
3.require vt.需要;要求→ n.需要;必需品;必备条件
4.reward vt.奖励,酬劳→ adj.值得做的,有益的
答案与分层梯度式解析
五年高考练
Ⅰ.◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了原产于澳大拉西亚的戈芬氏凤头鹦鹉是技术高超的形状分类专家。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment...the birds were given five differently shaped ‘keys’...Inserting the correct ‘key’ would let out the nut.”可知,笼中的鸟儿(戈芬氏凤头鹦鹉)被证明能熟练地使用工具,它们在实验中是通过使用工具得到坚果的。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In humans,babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age”可知,一岁左右的幼童可以把一个圆形的东西投进一个圆形的洞里,故可推知人类一岁幼童最有可能完成的任务是把一个球放进圆洞内。
3.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections”可知,研究人员下一步的目标是试验凤头鹦鹉在形状的选择中是否也使用触觉。
4.D 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段第一句可知,文章主要说明了戈芬氏凤头鹦鹉具有形状识别能力,是技术高超的形状分类专家。
【高考词汇站】 1.形状识别 2.skilful/skillful 3.锁眼,钥匙孔 4.recognition 5.selection 6.反复试验,不断摸索 7.entirely 8.unlock 9.养,饲养 10.把……分类/分组
Ⅱ.◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了室内植物的定义、益处并给出了选择室内植物的建议。
1.B 细节句。设空处位于段中,考虑细节补充。根据空后的逗号可知,设空处所填内容非整句,再结合逗号后的but可知,逗号前后内容并列。浏览选项可以发现,B项中的Not only可以与but(省略了also)连用,表示“不仅……而且……”,代入原文后意义连贯,表示“它们不仅好看,而且研究表明它们能够通过改善心情、减轻压力和提高记忆力来提升人们的幸福感”。故选B。
2.D 细节句。设空处位于段尾,考虑细节补充或概括总结。前一句说在英国,尤其是在冬天,这些物种中有很多不太适合在室外生长。浏览选项可以发现,D项意为“相反,它们在更温暖的室内长得更好”。inside与前一句中的outside构成反义关系,warmer与前一句中的in the winter构成对比关系,呼应Instead。故选D。
3.C 主旨句。本段主要讲的是室内植物对你有好处的原因。后文中的“lift your mood”“improve creativity, focus and memory”“clean the air around them”以及“remove some harmful chemicals”都是在具体讲室内植物的好处,C项(种植室内植物有许多好处)能起到总领后文的作用,故选C。
4.E 细节句。设空处位于段尾,考虑细节补充或概括总结。上文提到了室内植物的种种好处。pot plants提示设空处有相关信息。浏览选项可以发现,E项承接上文,以功效最好的两种盆栽——和平百合和魔鬼藤作为实例进一步补充说明植物净化空气的作用。故选E。
5.G 细节句。设空处是引语的前半部分。本题的解题关键是空后的It,它所代指的内容就是设空处或者包含在设空处中。引语后半部分意为“它能给人们的生活带来新的兴趣和关注点,并有助于建立家与自然之间的纽带”。浏览选项可以发现,意思能与之衔接的是G项(了解每种植物的需求是非常有益的),引语的后半部分具体解释rewarding。故选G。
【高考词汇站】 1.健康,幸福 2.室内盆栽植物
3.requirement 4.rewarding
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