组合练6
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共8小题;每小题2.5分,满分20分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
(2024·广东省梅州市高三一模)
In July 1915, sick James Murray, one of the early editors of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), defined one final word.He had devoted 36 years to the dictionary.Knowing he would not see the project complete, he wrote his last entry:for “twilight”.
The story of Murray's final days is one of many memorable tales in “The Dictionary People”.Conceived (构思) in 1857, the OED was a huge crowdsourcing project comprising 3,000 people.The idea was to create a “descriptive” dictionary that tracked words' use and meaning over time.Volunteers read widely, mailing in examples of how “rare, old-fashioned, new” words were used.What is surprising about this random method is that it worked, achieving order through the large number of contributors.
The origin story of Sarah Ogilvie's book is almost as improbable as that of the dictionary itself.Ms Ogilvie, an editor for the OED, went into the archives (档案馆) of Oxford University Press and came across an old notebook.It had belonged to Murray and contained the names and details of the dictionary volunteers, most of whom had previously been unknown.“The Dictionary People” is her work of detective scholarship, presenting the lives behind the names.
The dictionary's contributors are an engaging cast, including one of Karl Marx's daughters and J.R.R.Tolkien.For some, the dictionary was something addictive:one contributor supplied 165,061 quotations.Murray, too, was assiduous.He once wrote to George Eliot to ask about a word choice in “Romola”, published 17 years earlier.
Ms Ogilvie's book is full of strange but interesting tales.Many dictionary lovers engaged in another crowdsourcing fashion:collecting and measuring rainwater.The presentation of the book is irregular, too, taking its structure from the work it describes.For example, in her first chapter, “A for Archaeologist (考古学家),” she relates the early life of Margaret A.Murray, a pioneering Egyptologist.There are 26 alphabetical (按字母顺序排列的) chapters, each celebrating a group of contributors.This is a clever concept.
1.What did the OED's volunteers do?
A.They deleted the words going out of use.
B.They listed instances of changes in word use.
C.They corrected the misuse of common words.
D.They added new words to keep up with the times.
2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about “The Dictionary People”?
A.What Ogilvie achieved with it.
B.How Ogilvie told the stories in it.
C.What inspired Ogilvie to write it.
D.Who helped Ogilvie to complete it.
3.What does the underlined word “assiduous” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Hard-working. B.Easy-going.
C.Energetic. D.Flexible.
4.What does the author think of Ms Ogilvie's book?
A.Interesting and creative.
B.Encouraging and influential.
C.Traditional and funny.
D.Descriptive and surprising.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了《牛津英语词典》的创作故事以及其中的志愿者和贡献者的故事。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第二段“Conceived (构思) in 1857, the OED was a huge crowdsourcing project comprising 3,000 people.The idea was to create a ‘descriptive’ dictionary that tracked words' use and meaning over time.(《牛津英语词典》诞生于1857年,是一个由3,000人组成的庞大众包项目。当时的想法是创建一本‘描述性’词典,追踪单词的使用和含义。)”可知,《牛津英语词典》的志愿者广泛阅读,寄来单词用法的例子,目的是追踪单词的使用和意义变化。故选B。
2.C 推理判断题。根据第三段“The origin story of Sarah Ogilvie's book is almost as improbable as that of the dictionary itself.(Sarah Ogilvie的书中起源故事几乎和字典本身的故事一样难以置信。)”以及“Ms Ogilvie, an editor for the OED, went into the archives (档案馆) of Oxford University Press and came across an old notebook.It had belonged to Murray and contained the names and details of the dictionary volunteers, most of whom had previously been unknown.(Ogilvie女士是《牛津英语词典》的编辑,她走进牛津大学出版社的档案室,偶然发现了一本旧笔记本。它属于Murray,里面有词典志愿者的名字和详细信息,其中大多数人以前都不为人知。)”可知,Ogilvie在牛津大学出版社的档案中发现了Murray的旧笔记本,其中记录了字典志愿者的姓名和详情。因此本段主要描述了Ogilvie写作灵感来源。故选C。
3.A 词句猜测题。根据“For some, the dictionary was something addictive:one contributor supplied 165,061 quotations.(对于一些人来说,词典是一种令人上瘾的东西:一名贡献者提供了165,061条引用。)”以及“He once wrote to George Eliot to ask about a word choice in ‘Romola’, published 17 years earlier.(他曾经写信给George Eliot询问她17年前发表的《Romola》中的一个词的选择问题。)”可知,Murray跟词条贡献者一样勤奋。故选A。
4.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ms Ogilvie's book is full of strange but interesting tales.(Ms Ogilvie女士的书中充满了奇怪但有趣的故事。)”,“The presentation of the book is irregular, too, taking its structure from the work it describes.(这本书的呈现也是不规则的,它的结构来自于它所描述的工作。)”以及“There are 26 alphabetical (按字母顺序排列的) chapters, each celebrating a group of contributors.This is a clever concept.(全书有26个按字母顺序排列的章节,每个章节都颂扬一群贡献者。这是一个聪明的想法。)”可知,最后一段提到这本书的内容奇特而有趣,结构也颇为独特,按字母顺序排列了26章,每一章都展示了一组贡献者。这个“聪明”的概念显示了作者对该书的赞赏。故选A。
B
(2024·云南省昆明市高三三模)
Few social networking platforms are known for inspiring positive social change these days, but an Inuit-developed app is helping local communities from Alaska to Greenland advance their self-determination.
Named SIKU after the Inuktitut word for “sea ice”, the app allows communities in the North to pull together traditional knowledge and scientific data to track changes in the environment, trace local wild foods, and make decisions about how to manage wildlife.
Over the years, SIKU has stepped forward in its development.Recently, the elders saw that the platform could help address a familiar challenge:sharing knowledge with younger people who often have their noses in their phones.In 2019, SIKU relaunched as a full-fledged social network—a platform where members can post photos and notes about wildlife sightings, hunts and sea ice conditions.The app operates in multiple languages, such as Inuktitut, Innu and Greenlandic.Since early 2024, over 25,000 people from at least 120 communities have made more than 75,000 posts on SIKU.
The app is also equipped with useful tools for life on the ice, including weather reports, sea ice forecasts, and other critical safety information.“When I go out on the land with family, we go a long distance, and the SIKU app can show which area we are in.It's precise,” says Karen Nanook, who lives in Taloyoak, Nunavut.
The data held in SIKU is abundant and up to date, and communities are already using the app to inform important decisions.In 2021, for example, elders in Sanikiluaq were worried the local reindeer population had thinned, so the Hunters and Trappers Association used SIKU to survey hunters and look at recent reported harvest rates.The analysis led the association to temporarily close the hunt to relieve pressure on the population and to reintroduce hunting slowly once the number of reindeer increased.This decision shows how Inuit can use the technology in combination with traditional wildlife management.“It's part science and part Inuit knowledge.It can work both ways, instead of one dominating the other,” says Arragutainaq, a manager at the association.
5.What do we know about SIKU?
A.It traces data to do researches.
B.It gets tryout all over the world.
C.It allows people to post photos and notes.
D.It mainly focuses on traditional knowledge.
6.What does the underlined word “full-fledged” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Well-developed. B.Time-saving.
C.Business-centered. D.Fancy-looking.
7.What is Karen's attitude towards SIKU?
A.Favorable. B.Doubtful.
C.Intolerant. D.Curious.
8.What is the text mainly about?
A.SIKU advocates the Inuit tradition.
B.SIKU promotes technological advances.
C.SIKU tracks changes in the environment.
D.SIKU helps local communities make decisions.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一款名为SIKU的应用程序,它帮助北部社区收集传统知识和科学数据,跟踪环境变化,追踪当地野生动物,并决定如何管理野生动物。
5.C 细节理解题。根据第三段“In 2019, SIKU relaunched as a full-fledged social network—a platform where members can post photos and notes about wildlife sightings, hunts and sea ice conditions.(在2019年,SIKU作为一个完全成熟的社交网络重新启动,成员可以在这个平台上发布关于野生动物观察、狩猎和海冰条件的照片和笔记。)”可知,SIKU允许人们发布照片和笔记。故选C。
6.A 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Over the years, SIKU has stepped forward in its development.Recently, the elders saw that the platform could help address a familiar challenge:sharing knowledge with younger people who often have their noses in their phones.(多年来,SIKU在发展中取得了长足的进步。最近,长辈们发现这个平台可以帮助解决一个熟悉的挑战:与经常盯着手机的年轻人分享知识。)”结合画线词所在句句意可知,full-fledged在此处意为“完全成熟的”。故选A。
7.A 观点态度题。根据倒数第二段“When I go out on the land with family, we go a long distance, and the SIKU app can show which area we are in.It's precise.(当我和家人出去的时候,我们会走很长的距离,SIKU应用程序可以显示我们在哪个区域。它非常精确。)”可知,Karen对SIKU的态度是支持的。故选A。
8.D 文章大意题。根据全文内容,尤其是第一段“Few social networking platforms are known for inspiring positive social change these days, but an Inuit-developed app is helping local communities from Alaska to Greenland advance their self-determination.(如今,很少有社交网络平台以激发积极的社会变革而闻名,但一款因纽特人开发的应用程序正在帮助从阿拉斯加到格陵兰岛的当地社区推进他们的决定。)”可知,SIKU帮助当地社区做出决策,如跟踪环境变化,追踪当地野生动物,并决定如何管理野生动物。故选D。
Ⅱ.语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
(2024·东北三省四市联考暨沈阳市高三二模)
The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.1. (mark) the Year of the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac (生肖), but there are also 2. wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs.Visitors 3. prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modern patterns such as cultural 4. (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people.
In addition to the 5. (elegance) craftsmanship, modern technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns 6. (nice) and more vivid.The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection.A set of lanterns 7. (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) was created by using different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics to form its outside decorations.
This year's show will not come to an end 8. July 31.The sets of lanterns 9. (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival.Visitors can also enjoy folk arts, and Chinese music performances during 10. (they) lantern-viewing tours.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国四川省自贡市的灯会,包括其历史、特色以及现代技术在灯会中的应用。
1.To mark 考查非谓语动词。句意:为了纪念龙年,许多灯笼都以十二生肖为特色,但也有各种各样的其他灯笼设计来满足不同的需求。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作状语表示目的,使用动词不定式,置于句首,首字母大写。故填To mark。
2.a 考查冠词。句意:为了纪念龙年,许多灯笼都以十二生肖为特色,但也有各种各样的其他灯笼设计来满足不同的需求。a wide variety of“各种各样的”。故填a。
3.who/that 考查定语从句。句意:喜欢传统灯笼的游客可以找到有花鸟和传奇人物的灯笼,而具有现代图案的灯笼,如文化潮流和网络游戏,在年轻人中越来越受欢迎。分析句子结构可知,这是一个包含定语从句的复合句,先行词为visitors,在定语从句中作主语指人,使用关系代词who或者that引导定语从句,故填who/that。
4.trends 考查名词的数。句意:喜欢传统灯笼的游客可以找到有花鸟和传奇人物的灯笼,而具有现代图案的灯笼,如文化潮流和网络游戏,在年轻人中越来越受欢迎。表示多个潮流,用复数形式作宾语。故填trends。
5.elegant 考查形容词。句意:除了优雅的工艺外,3D打印和人工智能等现代技术也被用来让灯笼变得更好、更生动。此处用形容词形式修饰名词,作定语。故填elegant。
6.nicer 考查形容词比较级。句意:除了优雅的工艺外,3D打印和人工智能等现代技术也被用来让灯笼变得更好、更生动。根据more vivid可知,空白处应用形容词的比较级形式。故填nicer。
7.featuring 考查非谓语动词。句意:一套以东汉(公元25—220年)著名的“青铜奔马踏飞燕”雕像为特色的灯笼,是用轮胎和塑料等不同的废料制成的外部装饰。a set of lanterns与feature为主动关系,用现在分词作定语。故填featuring。
8.until 考查介词。句意:今年的演出要到7月31日才能结束。表示“直到”,用介词until,构成not ...until...,表示“直到……才……”。故填until。
9.will be updated 考查时态和语态。句意:这些灯笼将进行更新,以跟上其他中国传统节日的步伐,如清明节和端午节。分析句子结构可知,空白处在句子中作谓语,因与主语之间为被动关系,使用被动语态,表示的是将来发生的动作,谓语动词使用一般将来时。故填will be updated。
10.their 考查代词。句意:游客还可以在他们观灯之旅中欣赏民间艺术和中国音乐表演。形容词性物主代词修饰名词,作定语。故填their。
Ⅲ.应用文写作(满分15分)
(2024·湖北省圆创联考高三一模)
假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将举办“教材英语戏剧上舞台”表演大赛。请给外教Jennifer写邮件,邀请她做评委,内容包括:
1.比赛时间;
2.活动安排;
3.邀请她做评委,并于比赛结束时做点评。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jennifer,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【范文】
Dear Jennifer,
I am Li Hua, president of the student union.A performance contest themed “Textbook English drama on stage” falls on next Monday afternoon.I'm writing to invite you as one of the judges.
Let me put it simply, the students of fifteen classes evenly chosen from three grades will give their performances based on the dramas in the textbooks.In addition, all the performers are required to perform within 8 minutes, and they should attach great importance to their pronunciation, intonation, costumes as well as appearances.You're expert at English drama, and we firmly believe that you will complete your work perfectly as a judge.You are also welcome to make a professional comment.
I would extremely appreciate it if you could accept my invitation.Keenly anticipating your prompt reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Ⅳ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
(2024·安徽省淮北市高三一模)
Preparing for the upcoming Christmas season was truly annoying.Schedules to meet and deadlines to attend were pounding at the doorstep.The stores were jam-packed with people.The freeways, highways, main roads, and back roads seemed to fill as quickly as the opening of Disneyland's theme park.
This was supposedly the season of giving and loving.Something needed to change—but what
Suddenly, a request from the local radio station playing in the background caught my attention.“This year, they're forecasting a record for cold temperatures.The local homeless shelter is in desperate need of clothing—hats, scarves, and gloves especially.A three-day window has been set up to receive donations into the late hours of the night.”
Something pulled at my heartstrings that very moment—a tinge of a feeling almost forgotten.This is the answer! I immediately thought.Then, as if flying on wings, I packed up my three-year-old son and headed out to the local discount store.
The crowds in the store didn't change my determination.Four sets of hats, gloves, and scarves were found within a matter of minutes and purchased.
Back in the car, the same radio station was playing holiday music, but this time it seemed to capture my senses.My attention was again brought to the present as my patient three-year-old son finally asked where we were going.I explained that certain people needed warm gloves, hats, and scarves.They didn't live in a house of their own and needed us to help.His face held a look of puzzlement.How does one explain such a thing to a three-year-old
My son carefully took his very first dollar bill from his pocket.It had been given to him a few days earlier—a possession so precious that if anyone even looked at it, he immediately retreated out of sight with the dollar in hand.It had become his priceless treasure.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An hour later, we reached the entrance to the drop-off center.
With a wish of “Merry Christmas”, I turned to go back to the car.
【范文】
An hour later, we reached the entrance to the drop-off center.The line of cars wrapped around the block, but my heart was full of anticipation.My son clutched his dollar bill tightly in his hand, his face a mix of excitement and nervousness.As we got closer to the front, he quietly asked, “Mommy, are we really going to give away my dollar?” I smiled and nodded, explaining that together our donations would help make someone's Christmas warmer.Finally, we reached the front.My son hesitantly handed his dollar to the volunteer, his eyes wide with wonder.The volunteer smiled and thanked him, placing the dollar in a large box filled with other donations.
With a wish of “Merry Christmas”, I turned to go back to the car.My son's face was bright with pride and happiness.As we drove away, I couldn't help but feel a sense of fulfillment.The radio station continued to play holiday music, but now it seemed even more cheerful and uplifting.I knew that we had done something special that day—not just for the homeless shelter, but for ourselves as well.The simple act of kindness had brought us both joy and a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
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