主题八　文化与文化交流--2027通用版高考英语第一轮主题练（含答案）

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2027通用版高考英语第一轮
主题八　文化与文化交流
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅰ,B)主题 跨文化合作
　　“I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture(针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he'll have the last laugh. He's one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians(兽医) now practicing “holistic”medicine—combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic(按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.
Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian.He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain.He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture,an ancient Chinese practice,and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.
Leigh Tindale's dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber's treatments eased her dog's suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That's my job.”
1. What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him 　　　　　　　　　
A. He's odd. 　B. He's strict. 　C. He's brave.　D. He's rude.
2. Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets
A. He was trained in it at university. 　 B. He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C. He benefited from it as a patient. 　 D. He wanted to save money for pet owners.
3. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Steps of a chiropractic treatment. 　 B. The complexity of veterinarians' work.
C. Examples of rare animal diseases. 　 D. The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
4. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
A. To prove Farber's point. 　 B. To emphasize its importance.
C. To praise veterinarians. 　 D. To advocate animal protection.
2.五年高考(2023全国乙,D) 主题 人类文明
　　If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate(有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can't. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield(盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made:a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact(联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is reliable.
2. What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific.　 B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay.　 D. His record was one-sided.
3. What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem.　B. History.　C. Voice.　D. Society.
4. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World　 B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100Objects　 D. How Art Works Tell Stories
3.三年模拟(2026届山东齐鲁名校大联考联合检测) 主题 城市文化
　　One of the features of London is the number of big stores, most of which are to be found in or near the West End. 1.　　　 They developed in the nineteenth century; they maintain the dignity of that century, yet they are always ready to follow new trends.
2.　　　 Budget Dresses are really cheap dresses—but no customer likes to be thought of as a “cheap” shopper. This is because people prefer nicer words that hide less pleasant ideas. Mother-to-Be or Lady-in-Waiting will often be found instead of the conventional Maternity Wear(孕妇装), showing how we use gentle terms to make things sound better.
Another feature of London's shopping life is the chain stores, in which the goods are displayed on open counters. What kinds of goods are they 3.　　　 For example, one famous firm of chemists has shops in many parts of London, and in these you may buy not only medicines but toilet items. Dairy(乳制品) firms have shops in various parts of London, too. 4.　　　
Most of the food stores in London are called supermarkets, some of which have in-store cafes, providing a convenient spot for shoppers to take a break. 5.　　　 You go in, pick up a basket, walk round the shop and choose what you want. At the exit, there is a check-out point—a cash desk, where you pay for all your goods together.
If you go shopping in London, you will find a wide range of shopping options that can meet all your needs and bring a unique experience.
A. Departments are carefully named here.
B. They operate on the self-service system.
C. Other firms also offer online dairy delivery services.
D. Cheap shoppers help create London's various shops.
E. These stores are a mixture of tradition and modernity.
F. Here you may buy not only dairy produce but also household articles.
G. They are chiefly foodstuffs, household goods, clothing and office supplies.
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2023全国乙,C) 主题 饮食文化
　　What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain's consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients(配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK's obsession(痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
1. What do people usually think of British food
A. It is simple and plain.　 B. It is rich in nutrition.
C. It lacks authentic tastes.　 D. It deserves a high reputation.
2. Which best describes cookery programmes on British TV
A. Authoritative.　 B. Creative.
C. Profitable.　 D. Influential.
3. Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now
A. 20%.　B. 24%.　C. 25%.　D. 33%.
4. What might the author continue talking about
A. The art of cooking in other countries.
B. Male chefs on TV programmes.
C. Table manners in the UK.
D. Studies of big eaters.
2.五年高考(2022新高考Ⅰ,D) 主题 语音与文化
　　Human speech contains more than 2,000 different sounds, from the common “m” and “a” to the rare clicks of some southern African languages. But why are certain sounds more common than others A ground-breaking, five-year study shows that diet-related changes in human bite led to new speech sounds that are now found in half the world's languages.
More than 30 years ago, the scholar Charles Hockett noted that speech sounds called labiodentals, such as “f” and “v”, were more common in the languages of societies that ate softer foods. Now a team of researchers led by Dami n Blasi at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has found how and why this trend arose.
They discovered that the upper and lower front teeth of ancient human adults were aligned(对齐), making it hard to produce labiodentals, which are formed by touching the lower lip(嘴唇)to the upper teeth. Later, our jaws changed to an overbite structure, making it easier to produce such sounds.
The team showed that this change in bite was connected with the development of agriculture in the Neolithic period. Food became easier to chew at this point. The jawbone didn't have to do as much work and so didn't grow to be so large.
　　Analyses of a language database also confirmed that there was a global change in the sound of world languages after the Neolithic age, with the use of “f” and “v” increasing remarkably during the last few thousand years. These sounds are still not found in the languages of many hunter-gatherer people today.
This research overturns the popular view that all human speech sounds were present when human beings evolved(进化) around 300,000 years ago. “The set of speech sounds we use has not necessarily remained stable since the appearance of human beings, but rather the huge variety of speech sounds that we find today is the product of a complex interplay of things like biological change and cultural evolution,” said Steven Moran, a member of the research team.
1. Which aspect of the human speech sound does Dami n Blasi's research focus on
A. Its variety.　B. Its distribution.　C. Its quantity.　D. Its development.
2. Why was it difficult for ancient human adults to produce labiodentals
A. They had fewer upper teeth than lower teeth.
B. They could not open and close their lips easily.
C. Their jaws were not conveniently structured.
D. Their lower front teeth were not large enough.
3. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Supporting evidence for the research results.　 B. Potential application of the research findings.
C. A further explanation of the research methods.　 D. A reasonable doubt about the research process.
4. What does Steven Moran say about the set of human speech sounds
A. It is key to effective communication.　B. It contributes much to cultural diversity.
C. It is a complex and dynamic system.　D. It drives the evolution of human beings.
3.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ) 主题 跨文化包容
　　When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to 　1　, Italy was the clear winner.
During my first visit to Italy, I 　2　 to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to 　3　 a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and 　4　 my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language 　5　. After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how 　6　 Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to 　7　 me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small 　8　 of kindness that make a new country feel like home.
As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my 　9　 quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional 　10　, and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families 　11　 for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can 　12　. These meals are always 　13　 by laughter and joy. Whatever 　14　 life in Italy might have, the problems are 　15　 once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family.
1. A. study　 B. rent　 C. visit　 D. settle
2. A. planned　 B. struggled　 C. refused　 D. happened
3. A. string　 B. hang　 C. mix　 D. match
4. A. improved　 B. assessed　 C. admired　 D. praised
5. A. course　 B. barrier　 C. area　 D. test
6. A. open-minded　 B. strong-willed　 C. warm-hearted　 D. well-informed
7. A. remind　 B. allow　 C. persuade　 D. order
8. A. tricks　 B. promises　 C. acts　 D. duties
9. A. ambition　 B. success　 C. appetite　 D. growth
10. A. costume　 B. dish　 C. symbol　 D. tale
11. A. gather　 B. cheer　 C. leave　 D. wait
12. A. put up with 　B. stand up for　 C. come up with　 D. make up for
13. A. signaled　 B. confirmed　 C. represented　 D. accompanied
14. A. disadvantages　B. meanings　 C. surprises　 D. opportunities
15. A. created　 B. forgotten　 C. understood　 D. identified
组合练3　阅读&语法填空(2)
1.五年高考(2022全国甲,D) 主题 城市文化
　　Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there—broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.
Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways—he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.
“I'll miss these old boats,” he said as we parted.
“How do you mean ” I asked.
“Oh, they're replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot. But that's progress, I guess.”
Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords(口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself,” she said. “We can't seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that we aren't getting any better at resolving(解决).”
On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country,” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat.”
He is right, but I can't help wishing they would keep those old ferries.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Sydney's striking architecture.　 B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.
C. The key to Sydney's development.　 D. Sydney's tourist attractions in the 1960s.
2. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds
A. He goes to work by boat.　B. He looks forward to a new life.
C. He pilots catamarans well.　D. He is attached to the old ferries.
3. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney
A. It is losing its traditions.　 B. It should speed up its progress.
C. It should expand its population.　 D. It is becoming more international.
4. Which statement will the author probably agree with
A. A city can be young and old at the same time.
B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.
C. Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.
D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.
2.三年模拟(2026届浙江丽水、湖州、衢州一模) 主题 文化遗产
　　In Yangzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, young people are rushing to a local traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital, not for medical care, but for bread. Since early April, the hospital 1.　　　　　　 (gain) local fame for its special series of breads containing Chinese medicinal herbs.
The herbal bread series, 2.　　　　　　 (develop) by the Preventive Treatment Center of the hospital, combines culinary (烹饪的) innovation with wellness culture 3.　　　　　　 has attracted health-conscious youth as well as food enthusiasts. “The idea came from observing the growing demand among young people for healthier lifestyles and foods 4.　　　　　　 can address health problems,” said Zhao Wei, deputy director of the center.
“TCM dietary therapy is a vital part of preventive healthcare. By making ancient wisdom5.　　　　　　 (access) and delicious, we hope to encourage younger generations to embrace holistic wellness. These breads follow the rising trend of wellness-focused diets, 6.　　　　　　 (particular) for those experiencing issues like tiredness or weak immunity. They are in line 7.　　　　　　 TCM's philosophy of ‘preventive treatment’—solving health problems before they appear,” Zhao explained.
8.　　　　　　 (perfect) the recipes, the team experimented with different methods, such as boiling herbs into liquid blends for dough. After months of trials, six 9.　　　　　　 (variety) of bread were launched, priced at about 10 yuan a piece. At first, sales 10.　　　　　 (limit) to a short period each afternoon. However, the subtle herbal aroma and unique flavors quickly won praise from customers. The bread often sold out within minutes.
3.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅰ) 主题 跨文化沟通
　　Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust's Woolbeding Gardens. This beautiful structure, named Glasshouse, is at the centre of a new garden that shows how the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest 1.　　　　　　(engineer) techniques are applied to create this protective 2.　　　　　　(function) structure that is also beautiful. The design features ten steel “sepals(萼片)” made of glass and aluminium(铝). These sepals open on warm days 3.　　　　　　(give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air. In cold weather, the structure stays 4.　　　　　　(close) to protect the plants.
Further, the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse 5.　　　　　　(walk) visitors through a journey influenced by the ancient Silk Road, by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 6.　　　　　　 first time. These plants included modern Western 7.　　　　　　(favourite) such as rosemary, lavender and fennel. The garden also contains a winding path that guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road. The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see, too.
The Glasshouse stands 8.　　　　　　 a great achievement in contemporary design, to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing(追溯) the steps along the Silk Route 9.　　　　　　 brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 10.　　　　　　(rich) of gardening in England.
组合练4　七选五&语法填空(2)
1.三年模拟(2025福建福州福九联盟三模) 主题 外国文化
　　As I stood on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, the dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away. 1.　　　 It's just a local park near London that I'd never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the serene garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement.
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with,” he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn't shout about its beauty. 2.　　
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. 3.　　　 Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
4.　　　 I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty can also be found in Chinese culture. I remember my parents' telling me to work hard but not to brag about my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term dedication to one's chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I've realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. 5.　　　 It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it's an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A. Cliveden isn't a famous holiday place.
B. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the locals only.
C. I've been impressed by British humor all the time.
D. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
E. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
F. Over the years, I've become familiar with British modesty.
G. This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
2.五年高考(2024 新课标Ⅱ) 主题 跨文化沟通
　　Chinese cultural elements commemorating(纪念) Tang Xianzu, 1.　　　　　　 is known as “the Shakespeare of Asia,” add an international character to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown.
Tang and Shakespeare were contemporaries and both died in 1616. Although they could never have met, there are common 2.　　　　　　(theme) in their works, said Paul Edmondson, head of research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. “Some of the things that Tang was writing about 3.　　　　　　(be) also Shakespeare's concerns. I happen to know that Tang's play The Peony Pavilion(《牡丹亭》) is similar in some ways 4.　　　　　　 Romeo and Juliet.”
A statue commemorating Shakespeare and Tang was put up at Shakespeare's Birthplace Garden in 2017. Two years later, a six-meter-tall pavilion, 5.　　　　　　(inspire) by The Peony Pavilion, 6.　　　　　　(build) at the Firs Garden, just ten minutes' walk from Shakespeare's birthplace.
Those cultural elements have increased Stratford's international 7.　　　　　　(visible), said Edmondson, adding that visitors walking through the Birthplace Garden were often amazed 8.　　　　　　(find) the connection between the two great writers.
9.　　　　　　(recall) watching a Chinese opera version of Shakespeare's play Richard Ⅲin Shanghai and meeting Chinese actors who came to Stratford a few years ago to perform parts of The Peony Pavilion, Edmondson said, “It was very exciting to hear the Chinese language 10.　　　　　　 see how Tang's play was being performed.”
3.五年高考(2025全国一) 主题 中国文化
　　An exhibition at the Jiushi Art Museum in Shanghai is featuring artwork inspired by Go, or weiqi in Chinese, 1.　　　　　　 originated in China more than 4,000 years ago.
　　Go is one of2.　　　　　　 earliest binary-based(基于二元的) games. The movements of the black and white pieces reflect the basic ideas of Eastern philosophy,according to Tu Ningning, who is in charge of the exhibition.
　　“The exhibition brings together Go culture, cutting-edge technology and contemporary art,” says Tu. “We hope 3.　　　　　　(present) the rather abstract Go game and AI in a visual context, and initiate dialogues with minimalist art, conceptual art and expressionism.”
“In a Go game, each move should serve a long-term goal. You try to lead the opponent into your trap and force them to follow your ‘4.　　　　　　 (guide)’ till they lose,” explains Wang Wei, a Go player among the visitors to the exhibition.
“The players' personalities 5.　　　　　　 (reveal) during the game, and one's weaknesses are exposed to the opponent,” she adds. “A decent winner always 6.　　　　　　(try) to beat the opponent 7.　　　　　　 no more than one or two points as a gesture(姿态) of respect for the other side.”
Tu says that the balance between the black and white pieces, the beauty in the 8.　　　　　　(strategy) placement of the pieces, 9.　　　　　　 the energy flow following each move inspired artists to create oil paintings, sculptures, 10.　　　　　　(digital) generated pictures and silk-screen prints for the exhibition.
组合练5　七选五&语法填空(2)
1.五年高考(2022全国甲) 主题 文化习俗
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette(礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. 1.　　　. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family—no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. 2.　　　.
Hands or Utensils(餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. 3.　　　, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
4.　　　. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don't like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. 5.　　　, the more comfortable you'll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
　　A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
2.五年高考(2025全国二) 主题 跨文化沟通
　　I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. Yet now, I live in the countryside of Zhejiang, China with my Chinese husband and his family, 1.　　　　　　 bamboo and tea bushes(灌木) grow wild in the mountains, chickens are always free-range, and 2.　　　　　　 (center) heating doesn't exist.
Nothing in my life before prepared me 3.　　　　　　 this one—and to be sure, the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. But it's amazing how you can adapt 4.　　　　　　 learn in a new environment. Over time, I've found 5.　　　　　　(I) feeling extremely at home here. And in the process, I've experienced things that really surprise me at times. The “sunshine scent(香味)” of freshly sunned clothes 6.　　　　　　(be) one of them.
Growing up, my family and our neighbors never used clotheslines to dry clothing, denying me the chance 7.　　　　　　 (discover) one of the great wonders of sunshine—the sweet “sunshine scent” after sunning clothes for an entire day. The sun-dried clothes smell especially pleasant where I live, thanks to the 8.　　　　　　(absent) of smog and plenty of blue sky 9.　　　　　　(afternoon) with lots of fresh air.
If you've never experienced the “sunshine scent” from a sheet or shirt 10.　　　　　　(leave) to sun for a day, well, you're missing out on one of life's wonders.
3.五年高考(2023新课标Ⅰ) 主题 饮食文化
　　Xiao long bao(soup dumplings), those amazing constructions of delicate dumpling wrappers encasing hot, 1.　　　　　　(taste) soup and sweet, fresh meat, are far and away my favorite Chinese street food. The dumplings arrive steaming and dangerously hot. To eat one, you have to decide whether 2.　　　　　　(bite) a small hole in it first, releasing the steam and risking a spill(溢出), 3.　　　　　　 to put the whole dumpling in your mouth, letting the hot soup explode on your tongue(舌头).
Shanghai may be the 4.　　　　　　(recognize) home of the soup dumpling, but food historians will actually point you to the neighboring ancient canal town of Nanxiang as xiao long bao's birthplace. There, you'll find them prepared differently—more dumpling and less soup—and the wrappers are pressed 5.　　　　　　 hand rather than rolled.
Nanxiang aside, the best xiao long bao have a fine skin, allowing them 6.　　　　　　(lift) out of the steamer basket without tearing or spilling any of 7.　　　　　　(they) contents. The meat should be fresh with 8.　　　　　　 touch of sweetness, and the surrounding soup hot, clear and delicious.
No matter where I buy them, though, one steamer basket is 9.　　　　　　(rare) enough, yet two seems greedy, and so I am always left 10.　　　　　　(want) more next time.
组合练6　七选五&语法填空(2)
1.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅰ) 主题 跨文化包容
　　My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 1.　　　 So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.
The place wasn't entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing(水管)worked. 2.　　　 Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it's a shame I don't have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. 3.　　　 French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
4.　　　 On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency(效率). You can tell this by café life. French cafés are always crowded. 5.　　　 When do these people work The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously—so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
　　A. Not all the customers are tourists.
B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E. That's not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G. The food is so delicious that you don't need much of it to make you happy.
2.五年高考(2023全国乙) 主题 城市文化
　　Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong 1.　　　　　　 royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully 2.　　　　　　(build) system of ring roads.
But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place 3.　　　　　　 welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural 4.　　　　　　(wonder)standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.
It is a distinct visual contrast(反差)that shouldn't work, 5.　　　　　　 somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination. 6.　　　　　　(visit)several times over the last 10 years, I 7.　　　　　　(amaze)by the co-existence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage(遗产)while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years 8.　　　　　　(record)everything I discovered.
The 9.　　　　　　(remark)development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, 10.　　　　　　(mean)there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
3.三年模拟(2025八省联考) 主题 跨文化沟通
　　In 2010, the UN Department of Global Communications instituted language days for each of the organization's six official languages. The goal was two-fold:1.　　　　　　(celebrate) cultural diversity as well as to promote the equal use of all six 2.　　　　　　(tongue).
Language is the carrier of communication, the bridge of interaction between nations, 3.　　　　　　 the bond of understanding among civilizations. At the same time, a language and its individual 4.　　　　　　(write) forms make up the “soul” of a nation's cultural tradition. Every language is worthy of respect and should 5.　　　　　　(treat) equally.
The UN Chinese Language Day not only provides a unique platform 6.　　　　　　 the world to better understand China, but also 7.　　　　　　(promote) language and cultural exchanges in the world.
Today, more than 70 countries have included the Chinese language in their education systems. Chinese plays an increasingly important role in 8.　　　　　　(improve) communication and cooperation between China and 9.　　　　　　 rest of the world. As more and more foreigners start to study the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture, the world will have a better understanding of China and its rich history, its hard-working people, its development through 10.　　　　　　(innovate), and its inclusiveness. China, on its part, will also embrace (拥抱) the world with greater openness and make new contributions to the international community.
组合练7　语法填空专练(3)
1.五年高考(2023浙江一考)主题 文化遗产
　　During China's dynastic period, emperors planned the city of Beijing 1.　　　　　　 arranged the residential areas according to social classes. The term “hutong”, 2.　　　　　　(original) meaning “water well” in Mongolian, appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty.
In the Ming Dynasty, the center was the Forbidden City, 3.　　　　　　(surround) in concentric(同心的) circles by the Inner City and Outer City. Citizens of higher social classes 4.　　　　　　(permit) to live closer to the center of the circles. The large siheyuan of these high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen often 5.　　　　　　(feature) beautifully carved and painted roof beams and pillars(柱子). The hutongs they formed were orderly, lined by 6.　　　　　　(space) homes and walled gardens. Farther from the center lived the commoners and laborers. Their siheyuan were far smaller in scale and 7.　　　　　　(simple) in design and decoration, and the hutongs were narrower.
Hutongs represent an important cultural element of the city of Beijing. Thanks to Beijing's long history 8.　　　　　　 capital of China, almost every hutong has its stories, and some are even associated with historic 9.　　　　　　(event). In contrast to the court life and upper-class culture represented by the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, the hutongs reflect 10.　　　　　　 culture of grassroots Beijingers.
2.五年高考(2022全国乙) 主题 文化遗产
　　May 21st this year marks the first International Tea Day, which was named officially 1.　　　　　　 the United Nations on November 27th, 2019. To celebrate 2.　　　　　　 festival, a number of events took place at the Chinese Businessman Museum in Beijing on Thursday.
The chairman of the China Culture Promotion Society 3.　　　　　　(address) the opening ceremony. “As a main promoter of the International Tea Day, the birthplace of tea and the 4.　　　　　　(large) tea-producing country, China has a 5.　　　　　　(responsible) to work with other countries to promote the healthy development of the tea industry. It can help to build a community with a6.　　　　　　(share) future for mankind,” he said.
The “First International Tea Day Tea Road Cooperative Initiative” issued(发布) at the ceremony calls for people working in the tea industry to come together to promote international cooperation 7.　　　　　　 cultural exchanges. A four-year tea promotion—Tea Road Cooperative Plan—was also issued in accordance with the initiative.
8.　　　　　　(strengthen) the connection with young people, the event included a number of public promotional activities on social media, 9.　　　　　　(invite) twenty-nine tea professionals from around the world to have thirty-six hours of uninterrupted live broadcasts.
The Chinese Ancient Tea Museum was officially unveiled(揭幕) at the ceremony, opening 10.　　　　　　(it) first exhibition: The Avenue of Truth—A Special Exhibition of Pu'er Tea.
3.五年高考(2021全国甲) 主题 文化遗产
　　The Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China's long history. It 1.　　　　　　(build) originally to protect the city 2.　　　　　　 the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复). It is possible 3.　　　　　　(walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.
We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.
After 4.　　　　　　(spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what 5.　　　　　　(good) than to ride on a piece of history!
We 6.　　　　　　(hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky 7.　　　　　　 did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all 8.　　　　　　 way around the Xi'an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and 9.　　　　　　(watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their 10.　　　　　　(day) routines.
组合练8　应用文写作专练(3)
1.三年模拟(2026届浙江金华十校月考)
　　　发言稿假定你是某国际学校学生李华,你在校园文创设计大赛(Campus Cultural and Creative Product Design Competition)中获得一等奖并将在颁奖典礼中作简短发言。请写一篇发言稿,内容包括:
1. 作品介绍;
2. 收获与感想。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
It is my great honor to stand here today.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.五年高考(2021浙江一考)
　　　欢迎词假定你是李华,下周有新西兰学生访问你校,你将作为学生代表致欢迎词。请为此写一篇发言稿,内容包括:
1. 表示欢迎;
2. 介绍活动安排;
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
3.三年模拟(2025山东日照三模)
　　　说明介绍假定你是李华,上周你代表学校去英国参加了国际中学生文化交流活动。回国后,你向活动主办方负责人Mr. Brown写一封邮件,内容包括:
(1)表达感谢;
(2)分享收获;
(3)邀请对方来访。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mr. Brown,
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Yours,
Li Hua
组合练9　读后续写专练(2)
1.五年高考(2025全国二)主题 跨文化沟通
　　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。
　　“What is your name ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland.
The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu(秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did.
Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn't stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It's okay, professor,” I shrugged(耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further.
After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity.
　　注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
　　In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.三年模拟(2025重庆七校联盟三诊) 主题 家庭情感文化
　　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。
　　One year, while I was living in south Texas, I received a box in the mail from my son. The package was about 12×12×12 inches but felt very light. I couldn't imagine what was in it.
The post office had marked it fragile(易碎的), so I was careful as I removed the tape and slid the lid(盖子) off. The gift was wrapped in soft white tissue paper with a tiny piece of tape holding it together.
I carefully eased the tape away from the paper and opened it. An earthy sweetness filled my nose as my eyes met the surprise of many different kinds of autumn leaves of every shape, color, and size in the box. My son had sent the package through Priority Mail, so the leaves would still have their bright colors. A note read, “Mom, I'm sending a little Fall to you. Enjoy.”
The sight and smell were just as satisfying as if I had tasted something I had been longing for. It brought tears to my eyes that my son understood my need for a feeling of the autumn season.
My son now lives in southern Georgia. One day I was telling my two granddaughters about their dad sending me fall leaves each year. They said,“Nana, we don't get a lot of colorful fall leaves here like you do in Virginia. Will you send us some of yours ”
So I decided that it was my turn to please them with a box of fall leaves.
I used a box for each of them as I collected leaves from all kinds of trees, any trees with big or small colorful leaves that fell to the ground.
When I brought them home, I used wax paper(蜡纸) to preserve them. First, I laid the leaves on a piece of wax paper and then laid a piece of wax paper on top. Then I pressed them with a hot iron. When it cooled, I removed the wax paper that had coated the beautiful leaves.
　　注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
　　I placed the dried leaves in two boxes, adding something special to each one.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Two days later, my granddaughters called to tell me what they had done with their leaves. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
主题八　文化与文化交流
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅰ,B) 主题 跨文化合作
　　“I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture(针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he'll have the last laugh. He's one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians(兽医) now practicing “holistic”medicine—combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic(按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.
Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian.He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain.He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture,an ancient Chinese practice,and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.
Leigh Tindale's dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber's treatments eased her dog's suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That's my job.”
1. What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him 　　　　　　　　　
A. He's odd. 　B. He's strict. 　C. He's brave.　D. He's rude.
2. Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets
A. He was trained in it at university. 　 B. He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C. He benefited from it as a patient. 　 D. He wanted to save money for pet owners.
3. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Steps of a chiropractic treatment. 　 B. The complexity of veterinarians' work.
C. Examples of rare animal diseases. 　 D. The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
4. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
A. To prove Farber's point. 　 B. To emphasize its importance.
C. To praise veterinarians. 　 D. To advocate animal protection.
答案
1. A　2. C　3. D　4. A　
2.五年高考(2023全国乙,D) 主题 人类文明
　　If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate(有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can't. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield(盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made:a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact(联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is reliable.
2. What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific.　 B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay.　 D. His record was one-sided.
3. What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem.　B. History.　C. Voice.　D. Society.
4. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World　 B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100Objects　 D. How Art Works Tell Stories
答案
1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C　
3.三年模拟(2026届山东齐鲁名校大联考联合检测) 主题 城市文化
　　One of the features of London is the number of big stores, most of which are to be found in or near the West End. 1.　　　 They developed in the nineteenth century; they maintain the dignity of that century, yet they are always ready to follow new trends.
2.　　　 Budget Dresses are really cheap dresses—but no customer likes to be thought of as a “cheap” shopper. This is because people prefer nicer words that hide less pleasant ideas. Mother-to-Be or Lady-in-Waiting will often be found instead of the conventional Maternity Wear(孕妇装), showing how we use gentle terms to make things sound better.
Another feature of London's shopping life is the chain stores, in which the goods are displayed on open counters. What kinds of goods are they 3.　　　 For example, one famous firm of chemists has shops in many parts of London, and in these you may buy not only medicines but toilet items. Dairy(乳制品) firms have shops in various parts of London, too. 4.　　　
Most of the food stores in London are called supermarkets, some of which have in-store cafes, providing a convenient spot for shoppers to take a break. 5.　　　 You go in, pick up a basket, walk round the shop and choose what you want. At the exit, there is a check-out point—a cash desk, where you pay for all your goods together.
If you go shopping in London, you will find a wide range of shopping options that can meet all your needs and bring a unique experience.
A. Departments are carefully named here.
B. They operate on the self-service system.
C. Other firms also offer online dairy delivery services.
D. Cheap shoppers help create London's various shops.
E. These stores are a mixture of tradition and modernity.
F. Here you may buy not only dairy produce but also household articles.
G. They are chiefly foodstuffs, household goods, clothing and office supplies.
答案
1. E　2. A　3. G　4. F　5. B　
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2023全国乙,C) 主题 饮食文化
　　What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain's consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients(配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK's obsession(痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
1. What do people usually think of British food
A. It is simple and plain.　 B. It is rich in nutrition.
C. It lacks authentic tastes.　 D. It deserves a high reputation.
2. Which best describes cookery programmes on British TV
A. Authoritative.　 B. Creative.
C. Profitable.　 D. Influential.
3. Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now
A. 20%.　B. 24%.　C. 25%.　D. 33%.
4. What might the author continue talking about
A. The art of cooking in other countries.
B. Male chefs on TV programmes.
C. Table manners in the UK.
D. Studies of big eaters.
答案
1. A　2. D　3. D　4. B　
2.五年高考(2022新高考Ⅰ,D) 主题 语音与文化
　　Human speech contains more than 2,000 different sounds, from the common “m” and “a” to the rare clicks of some southern African languages. But why are certain sounds more common than others A ground-breaking, five-year study shows that diet-related changes in human bite led to new speech sounds that are now found in half the world's languages.
More than 30 years ago, the scholar Charles Hockett noted that speech sounds called labiodentals, such as “f” and “v”, were more common in the languages of societies that ate softer foods. Now a team of researchers led by Dami n Blasi at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has found how and why this trend arose.
They discovered that the upper and lower front teeth of ancient human adults were aligned(对齐), making it hard to produce labiodentals, which are formed by touching the lower lip(嘴唇)to the upper teeth. Later, our jaws changed to an overbite structure, making it easier to produce such sounds.
The team showed that this change in bite was connected with the development of agriculture in the Neolithic period. Food became easier to chew at this point. The jawbone didn't have to do as much work and so didn't grow to be so large.
　　Analyses of a language database also confirmed that there was a global change in the sound of world languages after the Neolithic age, with the use of “f” and “v” increasing remarkably during the last few thousand years. These sounds are still not found in the languages of many hunter-gatherer people today.
This research overturns the popular view that all human speech sounds were present when human beings evolved(进化) around 300,000 years ago. “The set of speech sounds we use has not necessarily remained stable since the appearance of human beings, but rather the huge variety of speech sounds that we find today is the product of a complex interplay of things like biological change and cultural evolution,” said Steven Moran, a member of the research team.
1. Which aspect of the human speech sound does Dami n Blasi's research focus on
A. Its variety.　B. Its distribution.　C. Its quantity.　D. Its development.
2. Why was it difficult for ancient human adults to produce labiodentals
A. They had fewer upper teeth than lower teeth.
B. They could not open and close their lips easily.
C. Their jaws were not conveniently structured.
D. Their lower front teeth were not large enough.
3. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Supporting evidence for the research results.　 B. Potential application of the research findings.
C. A further explanation of the research methods.　 D. A reasonable doubt about the research process.
4. What does Steven Moran say about the set of human speech sounds
A. It is key to effective communication.　B. It contributes much to cultural diversity.
C. It is a complex and dynamic system.　D. It drives the evolution of human beings.
答案
1. D　2. C　3. A　4. C　
3.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ) 主题 跨文化包容
　　When I decided to buy a house in Europe ten years ago, I didn't think too long. I liked traveling in France, but when it came to picking my favorite spot to 　1　, Italy was the clear winner.
During my first visit to Italy, I 　2　 to ask for directions or order in a restaurant. But every time I tried to 　3　 a sentence of Italian together, the locals smiled at me and 　4　 my language skills. That encouragement helped me to get through the language 　5　. After I made Italy my permanent home, I discovered how 　6　 Italians are. Neighbors will bring me freshly made cheese and will come to my door to 　7　 me to close the window in my car when rain is coming. It's these small 　8　 of kindness that make a new country feel like home.
As a foodie, the way to my heart is through my stomach, and nowhere fuels my 　9　 quite like Italy. Each town has its own traditional 　10　, and every family keeps a recipe passed from one generation to another. Families 　11　 for big meals on Sundays, birthdays, and whatever other excuses they can 　12　. These meals are always 　13　 by laughter and joy. Whatever 　14　 life in Italy might have, the problems are 　15　 once you sit down to a big meal with friends and family.
1. A. study　 B. rent　 C. visit　 D. settle
2. A. planned　 B. struggled　 C. refused　 D. happened
3. A. string　 B. hang　 C. mix　 D. match
4. A. improved　 B. assessed　 C. admired　 D. praised
5. A. course　 B. barrier　 C. area　 D. test
6. A. open-minded　 B. strong-willed　 C. warm-hearted　 D. well-informed
7. A. remind　 B. allow　 C. persuade　 D. order
8. A. tricks　 B. promises　 C. acts　 D. duties
9. A. ambition　 B. success　 C. appetite　 D. growth
10. A. costume　 B. dish　 C. symbol　 D. tale
11. A. gather　 B. cheer　 C. leave　 D. wait
12. A. put up with 　B. stand up for　 C. come up with　 D. make up for
13. A. signaled　 B. confirmed　 C. represented　 D. accompanied
14. A. disadvantages　B. meanings　 C. surprises　 D. opportunities
15. A. created　 B. forgotten　 C. understood　 D. identified
答案
1. D　2. B　3. A　4. D　5. B　6. C　7. A　8. C　9. C　10. B　11. A　12. C　13. D　14. A　15. B　
组合练3　阅读&语法填空(2)
1.五年高考(2022全国甲,D) 主题 城市文化
　　Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there—broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.
Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways—he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.
“I'll miss these old boats,” he said as we parted.
“How do you mean ” I asked.
“Oh, they're replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot. But that's progress, I guess.”
Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords(口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself,” she said. “We can't seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that we aren't getting any better at resolving(解决).”
On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country,” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat.”
He is right, but I can't help wishing they would keep those old ferries.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Sydney's striking architecture.　 B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.
C. The key to Sydney's development.　 D. Sydney's tourist attractions in the 1960s.
2. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds
A. He goes to work by boat.　B. He looks forward to a new life.
C. He pilots catamarans well.　D. He is attached to the old ferries.
3. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney
A. It is losing its traditions.　 B. It should speed up its progress.
C. It should expand its population.　 D. It is becoming more international.
4. Which statement will the author probably agree with
A. A city can be young and old at the same time.
B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.
C. Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.
D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.
答案
1. C　2. D　3. A　4. A　
2.三年模拟(2026届浙江丽水、湖州、衢州一模) 主题 文化遗产
　　In Yangzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, young people are rushing to a local traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital, not for medical care, but for bread. Since early April, the hospital 1.　　　　　　 (gain) local fame for its special series of breads containing Chinese medicinal herbs.
The herbal bread series, 2.　　　　　　 (develop) by the Preventive Treatment Center of the hospital, combines culinary (烹饪的) innovation with wellness culture 3.　　　　　　 has attracted health-conscious youth as well as food enthusiasts. “The idea came from observing the growing demand among young people for healthier lifestyles and foods 4.　　　　　　 can address health problems,” said Zhao Wei, deputy director of the center.
“TCM dietary therapy is a vital part of preventive healthcare. By making ancient wisdom5.　　　　　　 (access) and delicious, we hope to encourage younger generations to embrace holistic wellness. These breads follow the rising trend of wellness-focused diets, 6.　　　　　　 (particular) for those experiencing issues like tiredness or weak immunity. They are in line 7.　　　　　　 TCM's philosophy of ‘preventive treatment’—solving health problems before they appear,” Zhao explained.
8.　　　　　　 (perfect) the recipes, the team experimented with different methods, such as boiling herbs into liquid blends for dough. After months of trials, six 9.　　　　　　 (variety) of bread were launched, priced at about 10 yuan a piece. At first, sales 10.　　　　　 (limit) to a short period each afternoon. However, the subtle herbal aroma and unique flavors quickly won praise from customers. The bread often sold out within min