【高考突破方案】强化训练 选择性必修第三册 Unit 2 A life's work 高考一轮总复习英语（外研版）（含答案）

强化训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·广东省四校联考)
Once the choice of the royal household, the watermelon has gained popularity rapidly over the years, and an online grocer reported that the fruit's sales on the platform had increased sixfold from 2020 to 2022, resulting in increasingly high demand for watermelon quality testers.
Lee，32, is extremely busy in the summer months.Just by holding the watermelon near his ear and knocking on the surface with his fingers, Lee says, he can tell by the sound if the fruit is ripe enough to be eaten or not.He works for a rural cooperative set up by a group of watermelon farmers, and puts thousands of watermelons through the “knock test” daily, before they are shipped to downtown warehouses where the platform sources its supplies.
The practice of knocking on watermelons to determine their ripeness can be found across cultures.In China, it is considered a national habit.Smart buyers tap on the fruit before purchase, to ensure their money is well spent.Some buyers knock on the fruit despite not knowing what the hollow sound means just to negotiate a better deal from the seller.
As fruit sales have moved to online platforms in a big way, those who make a living by checking the quality of the fruits with their fingers are much in demand.Lee is one among the growing group.Their task is to conduct knock tests on behalf of e buyers and ensure that the fruits selected to be sold online are uniform in size and quality.
Lee, who was once an award winning soccer player, now describes himself as a “goalkeeper for watermelons”．He quit soccer about four years ago and learned about melon knocking as an emerging profession and decided to become an apprentice(学徒) to an experienced farmer.
After a year's trial and error, Lee worked independently as a quality checker.“It is a highly demanding task.During the apprenticeship, I often cracked open melons to confirm my judgment.There are just no shortcuts，” he said.
语篇导读：本文主要介绍了一个新兴职业——西瓜质量检查员。
1．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To introduce an emerging profession.
B．To describe Lee's career transformation.
C．To discuss the importance of fruit quality testers.
D．To explain the cultural role of watermelon knocking.
解析：A　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“resulting in increasingly high demand for watermelon quality testers”和下文对西瓜质量检查员李的改变职业的过程介绍可知，文章的主要目的是介绍西瓜质量检查员这一新兴职业。故选A。
2．What has led to the high demand for watermelon quality testers
A．The popularity of watermelons.
B．The big harvest of watermelons.
C．An increase in watermelon prices.
D．A rapid rise in online watermelon sales.
解析：D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“the fruit's sales on the platform had increased sixfold from 2020 to 2022, resulting in increasingly high demand for watermelon quality testers”和第四段第一句可知，西瓜在线上平台的销量猛增，这导致了对高质量西瓜检查员的需求越来越大。故选D。
3．Why does Lee describe himself as a “goalkeeper for watermelons”？
A．He was once an award winning soccer player.
B．He dreams of being a professional melon knocker.
C．He was taught by an experienced watermelon farmer.
D．He ensures that customers enjoy watermelons of quality.
解析：D　细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句“Lee is one among the growing group.Their task is to...ensure that the fruits selected to be sold online are uniform in size and quality.”和第五段第一句“Lee, who...‘goalkeeper for watermelons’．”可知，李的工作是确保他们挑选的在线上售卖的水果在果型和质量方面达到统一，这样能确保消费者能享受高质量的水果，类似于足球守门员在保护球门方面的作用。故选D。
4．What can we learn from Lee's words in the last paragraph
A.Seeing is believing.
B．Every man has his value.
C．Great efforts and practice matter.
D．Excellence can be found in any profession.
解析：C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It is a highly demanding task.During the apprenticeship, I often cracked open melons to confirm my judgment.There are just no shortcuts”可推知，这个职业的要求非常高，并且在掌握这项技术的过程中，没有捷径，故C项(努力和实践很重要)符合题意。故选C。
B
(2025·湖北省起点考)
New technologies tend to cause a cycle of concern, disorder, and conflict before eventually being accepted.Recent writings about artificial intelligence(AI) and other advances in computer science suggest that we are preparing to welcome the final stage of this latest round of invention.
The Last Human Job, sociologist Allison Pugh's new book centered on caregiving and human connections in the age of automation, warns readers against unreserved acceptance of these technological advances, citing “connective labor” as valuable human work that will not be easily replaced by algorithms(算法).“Absent from discussions about AI and automation，” Pugh argues, “is the impact that these systems might have on the emotional understandings we build of ourselves and others.”
Pugh sets the stage by arguing for the value of human connections and the importance of both seeing and being seen by others.“Practitioners(从业者) said they gained a sense of purpose simply from the opportunity of observing people at their most defenseless，” she observes.She then provides a summary of how care work is being increasingly automated, showing how quantification and measurement have taken over many aspects of human facing jobs, leaving little room for doctors, teachers, and others to build connections.
“When one goes to a doctor or a teacher, the encounter is full of the potential for shame, a risk that makes it all the more powerful when practitioners show empathic(同理心的) reflection，” writes Pugh.In Chapter 8, she explains how such interactions can be done right.Research conducted by herself and others identifies three key aspects supporting connective labor: “relational design，” or how people are set up to interact with one another; “connective culture，” or shared practices and beliefs that influence how people interact；and “resource distribution，” which includes time given for interaction, worker to client rates, and the extent of technology and data use, among other factors.
Pugh concludes by arguing that we need a social movement for connections.“We need to fight for what we might call our ‘social health’，” she maintains.
语篇导读：Allison Pugh的新书The Last Human Job聚焦自动化时代的看护和人际关系，该书警告读者不要完全地接受这些技术进步，引证“连接性劳动”是有价值的人类工作，不会轻易被算法取代。
5．What is the main concern of Allison Pugh's new book
A．The impact of AI on future employment.
B．The approach to living and working with AI.
C．The increasing role of technology in caregiving.
D．The value of connective labor in the age of automation.
解析：D　细节理解题。根据第二段的“The Last Human Job... citing‘connective labor’ as valuable human work that will not be easily replaced by algorithms(算法)”可知，Allison Pugh的新书The Last Human Job聚焦自动化时代的看护和人际关系，该书警告读者不要完全地接受这些技术进步，引证“连接性劳动”是有价值的人类工作，不会轻易被算法取代。故选D。
6．Why does the author mention “practitioners” in paragraph 3
A．To explain how to do care work.
B．To argue against the automation technology.
C．To prove the significance of human connections.
D．To discuss the challenges of privacy in caregiving.
解析：C　推理判断题。第三段首句讲Pugh论证了人际关系的价值以及看见他人和被他人看见的重要性。接着作者提及了Pugh对从业者的描述，即从业者说，他们获得人生目标，仅仅是因为有机会观察人们最无助的时候。由此可推知，作者提及从业者是为了佐证第三段首句Pugh论证的观点，即人际关系的重要性，故选C。
7．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to
A.The encounter. B．The shame.
C．The risk. D．The potential.
解析：A　词义猜测题。本题考查理解代词指代含义。分析句子结构可知，When引导时间状语从句，“a risk that makes it all the more powerful when practitioners show empathic(同理心的) reflection”是同位语，解释说明“the potential for shame”，其中that引导定语从句，并在从句中作主语。该定语从句修饰“a risk”，也就是修饰“the potential for shame”。结合句意可知，当一个人去看医生或老师时，这种经历充满了羞耻的可能性，即一种风险；当从业者表现出同理心时，这种风险会使这次经历变得更有效。由此可知，it在此指代上文的“the encounter”，故选A。
8．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The overview of Chapter 8.
B．The effective way to interact.
C．The new trend of caregiving.
D．The factors of avoiding shame.
解析：B　段落大意题。通读第四段内容可知，第四段首句引用Pugh的描写，说明同理心在交流中的作用，借此引出下文对Pugh书中第八章节内容的介绍。在第八章节中，Pugh解释了如何正确地进行这样的交流，确定了支持连接性劳动的三个关键方面， 即 “relational design”“connective culture”和 “resource distribution”。由此可知，第四段主要介绍了有效的交流方式。A项“第八章节的概述”；C项“看护的新趋势”；D项“避免羞耻的因素”。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·贵州六盘水市高三监测)
Our cities are full of statues. You might even have found yourself staring at a lifelike figure and 1. ， “Did they just blink or breathe？” Izabela Radcliffe is a living proof!
Izabela has now been a living 2. for over 20 years, developing a whole cast of characters. She has her own company now and she has performed many 3. including Queen Victoria, Marilyn Monroe and Marie Curie. But it's never as simple as just showing up and 4. in the street.
“Before I leave for a job, I must 5. everything and that can take up to two hours，” Izabela explains. It's not just about the 6. ； she also needs to make sure that she has all the make up she needs, too. Some characters take a longer 7. time than others.
Izabela's unique art is often in demand. “I stay 8. for quite a long time during my work, but standing still is not the goal，” she explains. “Sometimes I'm in a set position and other times I 9. with the audience. Standing still is super entertaining，” she admits. People love to see that, because staying still is very unnatural for humans.
Being a living statue also requires being in good 10. condition. “Exercising 11. is something that is really important for my job. I personally find yoga 12. ， because it helps you develop good body awareness. Without that, you can 13. your body，” she says.
Izabela finds it to be a very 14. job. “Bringing charm and happiness to others brings those things into your own life, too. It's like a(n) 15. of energy. There is a constant interaction between you and your audience—it's beautiful，” she says.
语篇导读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了Izabela的职业和她的从业经历。她从事的职业是“活雕像”，扮演形形色色的人物，站在街头，有时一动不动，有时也要和观众互动。这份工作不仅让她给观众带去了乐趣也给自己带来了乐趣。
1．A.knowing B．considering
C．believing D. wondering
解析：D　句意：你甚至可能会发现自己盯着一个栩栩如生的人物，并想知道，“他们刚才是在眨眼还是在呼吸？”A.knowing了解，知道；B.considering考虑，认为；C.believing相信；D.wondering好奇，想知道。根据后文“Did they just blink or breathe？(他们只是眨眼还是呼吸？)”可知，这里是一个疑问，应是动词“wonder(好奇，想知道)”表达这一含义。故选D。
2．A.statue B．model
C．artist D．pictures
解析：A　句意：20多年来，Izabela一直是‘一座活雕像’，塑造了一大批人物。A.statue雕塑，雕像；B.model 模型，模特；C.artist艺术家；D.pictures图画，图片。根据后文“developing a whole cast of characters(塑造了一大批人物)”可知，她的工作是作为一个“活雕像”，塑造各种各样的人物。故选A。
3．A.actresses B．characters
C．players D．champions
解析：B　句意：她现在有了自己的公司，她扮演了许多角色，包括维多利亚女王、玛丽莲·梦露和玛丽·居里。A.actresses女演员；B.characters角色，人物；C.players玩家，选手；D.champions冠军，优胜者。根据后文举例“including Queen Victoria, Marilyn Monroe and Marie Curie(包括维多利亚女王、玛丽莲·梦露和玛丽·居里)”可知，她塑造了很多人物角色。故选B。
4．A.displaying B．undertaking
C．performing D．gathering
解析：C　句意：但这绝不像在街上露面表演那么简单。A.displaying展示，陈列；B.undertaking承担，从事；C.performing表演，执行；D.gathering聚集，收集。与前文“she has performed...(她扮演过……)”中“performed”相呼应，这里应是C项“performing”。故选C。
5．A.pick up B．give up
C．pack up D．put up
解析：C　句意：Izabela解释说：“在我去工作之前，我必须打包收拾好所有的东西，这可能需要两个小时。”A.pick up接人，捡起，学习；B.give up放弃；C.pack up收拾行李；D.put up建造，张贴。根据前文“Izabela has now been a living 2 for over 20 years(20多年来，Izabela一直是‘一座活雕像’)”并结合常识可推知，这些“活雕塑”的街头艺人一般会携带很多东西，因此这里应是“打包，收拾行李”。故选C。
6．A.costume B．plot
C．equipment D．material
解析：A　句意：这不仅仅是服装的问题；她还需要确保自己也拥有所需的所有化妆品。A.costume服装，装束；B.plot故事情节，布局；C.equipment设备，装备；D.material材料，布料。根据前文“developing a whole cast of characters(塑造了很多角色)”可知，她会扮演很多人物角色，应是需要装扮用的服装。故选A。
7．A.meeting B．preparation
C．appointment D．test
解析：B　句意：有些角色需要比其他角色更长的准备时间。A.meeting会议；B.preparation准备；C.appointment约会，预约；D.test测验，考查。根据前文“It's not just about the 6 ； she also needs to make sure that she has all the make up she needs, too.(这不仅仅是服装的问题；她还需要确保自己也拥有所需的所有化妆品。)”提到了“准备事宜”可推知，这里应是表示有些人物需要准备的时间更长。故选B。
8．A.still B．straight
C．seriously D．quietly
解析：A　句意：她解释道：“我在工作期间很长一段时间都处于保持不动的状态，但静止不动并不是我的目标。”A.still静止不动的；B.straight坦率的；笔直的；C.seriously严重地，严肃地；D.quietly轻轻地，安静地。与后文“but standing still is not the goal(但原地不动不是目标)”提及的“still”一致，这里应是A项“still”。故选A。
9．A.stay B．interact
C．cooperate D．share
解析：B　句意：有时我在一个固定的位置，有时我与观众互动。A.stay保持，停留；B.interact相互交流，互动；C.cooperate合作；D.share分享，分担。分析可知，“interact with sb.”，固定短语，意为“与某人交流”，用在句中表达她还需要和观众交流。故选B。
10．A.living B．working
C．physical D．mental
解析：C　句意：作为一个“活雕像”也需要有良好的身体状况。A.living活着的；B.working工作的；C.physical 物理的，身体上的；D.mental精神上的。根据后文提到了“Exercising(锻炼)”可推知，作为一个“活雕塑”，还需要健康的身体。故选C。
11．A.occasionally B.fiercely
C．actively D．regularly
解析：D　句意：经常锻炼对我的工作非常重要。A.occasionally 偶然，有时候；B.fiercely凶猛地，猛烈地；C.actively积极地，活跃地；D.regularly有规律地，经常地。分析语境可知，所选副词修饰动词“Exercising(锻炼)”，应是“有规律地锻炼”或“经常锻炼”。故选D。
12．A.appealing B．beneficial
C．interesting D．significant
解析：B　句意：我个人认为瑜伽是有益的，因为它能帮助你培养良好的身体意识。A.appealing有吸引力的，有感染力的；B.beneficial有利的，有裨益的；C.interesting 有趣的；D.significant有重大意义的，显著的。根据后文“because it helps you develop good body awareness(因为它能帮助你培养良好的身体意识)”可知，这里应是B项“beneficial”，表达“瑜伽是有益的”。故选B。
13．A.relieve B．tremble
C．hurt D．protect
解析：C　句意：没有这个，你可能会伤害你的身体。A.relieve 缓解，减轻；B.tremble(因紧张、激动、惊慌等)颤抖，战栗；C.hurt伤害；D.protect保护。分析语境可知，“Without that”应是指“没有良好的身体意识”，那么，作为一个“活雕塑”长时间保持不动，就会对身体造成伤害。故选C。
14．A.rewarding B．generous
C．boring D．tiring
解析：A　句意：Izabela发现这是一份非常有回报的工作。A.rewarding值得做的，有回报的；B.generous慷慨的，大方的；C.boring乏味的，无趣的；D.tiring令人疲倦的，累人的。根据后文她的描述“Bringing charm and happiness to others brings those things into your own life, too.(给别人带来魅力和快乐，也会把这些带到你自己的生活中。)”可知，在她看来，自己的工作带来了回报，这是一份值得做的工作。故选A。
15．A.loss B．outbreak
C．consumption D．exchange
解析：D　句意：这就像是能量的交换。A.loss损失，丢失；B.outbreak爆发，突然发生；C.consumption消费，消耗；D.exchange交换。根据前文“Bringing charm and happiness to others brings those things into your own life, too.(给别人带来魅力和快乐，也会把这些带到你自己的生活中。)”可知，带给别人乐趣的同时，也给自己带来了乐趣，这是一种发生在自己和观众之间的正能量交换。故选D。
Ⅲ.七选五
(2025·江西多校联考)
Volunteering is a fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions. Doing volunteer work you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing and energizing relaxation from your day to day routine of work, school, or family commitments. 1. . However, it's important that you enjoy your volunteering and benefit from it. Therefore, to make sure your volunteer position is a good fit, you are supposed to do the following.
Ask questions.2. . You can ask the volunteer organizer some questions: Is there any training involved Who will I be working with What can I do if I have questions during my volunteer activity
Make sure you know what's expected. You should be comfortable with the organization and understand the commitment of time.3. . Give yourself some flexibility to change your focus if needed. Don't be afraid to make a change. Don't force yourself to do things that don't suit you. Don't force yourself to stick with volunteer work that you don't enjoy. Talk to the organization about changing your focus or look for a different organization that's a better fit.
4. . Some volunteer programs abroad can cause more harm than good if they take much needed paying jobs away from local workers. Look for volunteer opportunities with reputable (声誉好的) organizations.
Enjoy yourself. The best volunteer experiences benefit both the volunteer and the organization. If you're not enjoying yourself, ask yourself why. Is it the tasks you're performing Or are you uncomfortable simply because the situation is new and unfamiliar？5. ．
A．Try volunteering your time abroad
B．Choose carefully if volunteering overseas
C．It renews your creativity, motivation and vision, and shapes your life
D．Identifying what's bothering you can help you decide how to proceed
E．Consider starting small so that you don't over commit yourself at first
F．When it comes to volunteering, passion and positivity are the only requirement
G．You want to ensure the experience matches your skills, goals and available time
语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。短文介绍了实用的志愿服务建议，以确保志愿者能够从中受益并享受过程。
解析：
1．C　根据上文“Doing volunteer work you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing and energizing relaxation from your day to day routine of work, school, or family commitments.(做你觉得有意义和有趣的志愿者工作可以让你从日常的工作、学习或家庭义务中放松下来，让你充满活力。)”可知，选项承接上文继续说明志愿活动的好处。故C选项“它更新你的创造力、动力和视野，塑造你的生活”切题。故选C。
2．G　根据上文“Ask questions.(问问题。)”可知，选项承接上文说明问问题的目的是什么。故G选项“你要确保这段经历符合你的技能、目标和可用时间”切题。故选G。
3．E　根据上文“You should be comfortable with the organization and understand the commitment of time.(你应该对这个组织感到舒适，并理解时间的承诺。)”可知，选项承接上文继续说明自己的期望是什么。故E选项“考虑从小事开始，这样你就不会一开始就过度承诺自己。”切题。与下文“Give yourself some flexibility to change your focus if needed.(如果需要的话，给自己一些灵活性来改变你的注意力。)”同样表明志愿活动要符合自己的预期。故选E。
4．B　根据下文“Some volunteer programs abroad can cause more harm than good if they take much needed paying jobs away from local workers.(如果他们从当地工人那里抢走了急需的有偿工作，一些海外志愿者项目可能弊大于利。)”可知，本段主要说在海外做志愿者要慎重选择。故B选项“在海外做志愿者要慎重选择”切题，为本段的标题。故选B。
5．D　根据上文“Is it the tasks you're performing Or are you uncomfortable simply because the situation is new and unfamiliar？(是你正在执行的任务吗？还是仅仅因为新环境和不熟悉而感到不舒服？)”可知，选项总结上文让读者找出困扰因素。故D选项“确定困扰你的是什么可以帮助你决定如何继续”切题。故选D。
Ⅳ.语法填空
(2025·山西三晋名校联考)
In Shanghai, a 38 yuan herbal (药草的；香草的) ice cream is causing a stir. This novel ice cream combines 1. (vary) traditional Chinese medicines (TCM). The shop offers 16 different flavours, each filled with herbal elements and labelled with their own efficacy (功效)—such as “longan red date rice milk” 2. (calm) the mind, and “Ginseng Jasmine lime tea” to boost vitality.
A dual flavor serving 3. (price) at 38 yuan, a triple flavor option at 45 yuan, 4. a family sized pack at 150 yuan. Additionally, the shop sells herbal teas at 5. average price of 20 yuan.
The products 6. (primary) use ice cream as a base, with a small amount of herbal ingredients added to enhance the flavor. The concept 7. (center) on the idea of “new Chinese style herbs” and the TCM principle that “food and medicine share the same origin”．
The popularity of this trend of integrating TCM into modern cuisine can be attributed to several factors, one of 8. is the belief that food and medicine share the same origin. This concept underpins the integration of medicinal herbs into everyday food items, 9. (offer) a way for people to incorporate TCM principles into their daily lives subtly. The rapid rise of the “TCM＋food” trend reflects 10. (today) growing public attention toward health, alongside a strong sense of cultural confidence.
语篇导读：本文是一篇新闻报道。在上海，一款38元的香草冰淇淋引起了轰动。这种新颖的冰淇淋结合了多种传统中药。“中药＋饮食”趋势的迅速崛起，反映了当今公众对健康的日益关注，以及强烈的文化自信。
解析：
1．various　考查形容词。句意：这种新颖的冰淇淋结合了多种传统中药。此处需要一个形容词来修饰traditional Chinese medicines(TCM)，表示不同的中药。故填various。
2．to calm　考查非谓语。句意：这家店提供16种不同的口味，每一种都充满了草药元素，并贴上了各自的功效标签——比如“桂圆红枣米浆”可以镇静头脑，“人参茉莉花酸橙茶”可以增强活力。此处用不定式表示目的。故填to calm。
3．was priced　考查时态语态。句意：双味套餐售价38元，三味套餐售价45元，家庭装售价150元。此外，该店还以平均20元的价格出售凉茶。分析句子可知，主语和谓语是被动关系，所以谓语动词要用被动语态。根据语境可知，本句描述过去的事，所以本句的谓语动词要用一般过去时的被动语态。 故填was priced。
4．and　考查连词。句意：同上。空格前后是并列的关系，表示“以及”，所以要填and连接。故填and。
5．an　考查冠词。句意：同上。此处需要一个不定冠词来修饰average price，且average的发音是以元音音素开头的，所以要填an 。故填an。
6．primarily　考查副词。句意：该产品主要以冰淇淋为基础，并添加少量草药成分以增强风味。此处需要一个副词来修饰动词use，所以要填primarily 。故填primarily。
7．is centered　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：这一概念以“新中草药”的理念和中医“食药同源”的原则为中心。陈述事实，为一般现在时，主语与谓语为被动关系。主语单数，谓语单数。故填is centered。
8．which　考查定语从句。句意：这种将中医融入现代烹饪趋势的流行可以归因于几个因素，其中一个是人们相信食物和药物有着相同的起源。先行词是factors，关系代词在定语从句中作of的宾语，所以此处要填which。 故填which。
9．offering　考查非谓语。句意：这一概念巩固了将草药融入日常食品的基础，为人们将中医原则巧妙地融入日常生活提供了一种方式。分析句子可知，offer和其逻辑主语This concept是逻辑上的主谓关系，所以此处要填现在分词作状语。故填offering。
10．today's　考查名词所有格。句意：“中医＋饮食”趋势的迅速崛起，反映了当今公众对健康的日益关注，以及强烈的文化自信。此处修饰growing public attention，所以要填所有格today's。故填 today's 。