1、2023外研版新教材英語高考第一輪章節(jié)總復(fù)習(xí)必修第三冊Unit 5閱讀題組練速度I .閱讀AStill seeking a destination for your holiday?We want to inform you of four best places that are probably a mere walk away from your home.HighlandsThis Scottish destination,only accessible on foot or by boat,is Britain s last wilderness.Over a week,you? 1

2、1 hike into the Black Hills,cross the peninsula from north to south and set sail for hikes on Skye,Rum and Eigg.Finish each day at a beach-side lodge(小 屋),with dinner at the award-winning restaurant next door.SnowdoniaThe Snowdonia Way,the only low-level long-distance route,was only created in 2017,

3、and remains unnoticed on the ground.Join the new guided walking trip and you won t need to concentrate on directionsjust the fine views as you pass falls,forests,riversides and Roman roads.Hadrians WallWalking along Hadrian s Wall is like travelling back in time-and even more so if you do it in an e

4、xpert company.Andante s hike along the ancient barrier is accompanied by a historian every step of the way,who will point out every Roman road,fort,milecastle and inscription,and tell you all about Hadrian s tactics and Roman daily life.DorsetThe Isle of Purbeck is ideal for families:the walking is

5、relatively gentle;the beaches are glorious;the ranges of other attractions are varied;and the buses are handy,if your legs get tired.Over a few days,rambling along the coast and across the hills (routes are around five or six miles) with steam train rides and the sea swim;playing knights at ruined C

6、orfe Castle and fossil-hunting at Kimmeridge Bay.l.What can we know about Highlands?A.It is very modern.B.It is a guided trip.C.It can be reached by bus.5.F 解析空格前說“A study launched by an organization of the EU analyzed several programs across Europe”,F 項It came up with a list of best practices for f

7、ighting against the brain drain,”中的It代指的是A study,其中的practices指代的是后文的“steps like understanding the need for skilled workers,creating mechanisms for cooperation between governments,corporations and universities,removing structural barriers”,因此 F 項切合題 意。D.It provides quality dinner.Which of the followi

8、ng is the best choice for families?A.Snowdonia.B.Dorset.C.Hadrian s Wall.D.Highlands.What do the four travel routes have in common?A.They are all walking routes.B.They are all high-level routes.C.Their destinations are the same.D.They are helpful to learn about history.BTOKYO Japan-Maki Kaji,69,the

9、creator of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku whose life s work was spreading the joy of puzzles,has died of cancer.Known as the Godfather of Sudoku,Kaji created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who didn t want to think too hard.Its name is made up of the Japanese characters for “number

10、and single”,and players place the numbers 1 through 9 in rows,columns and blocks without repeating them.Ridiculously,it wasn t until 2004 that Sudoku became a global hit,after a fan from New Zealand got it published in the British newspaper The Times.Two years later,Japan rediscovered its own puzzle

11、 as a “reimport”.Kaji traveled to more than 30 countries spreading his enjoyment of puzzles.Sudoku championships have drawn some 200 million people in 100 countries over the years.Sudoku was also never trademarked （注冊）except within Japan,driving its overseas craze.Born in the main northern island of

12、 Hokkaido,Kaji started Japan s first puzzle magazine after dropping out of Keio University in Tokyo.He founded Nikoli in 1983,and came up with the name Sudoku about the same time.In recent years,Sudoku,believed to be the world? s most popular pencil puzzle,has come out in digital versions.“Our missi

13、on （使命）is to seek Kaji s wishes and possibilities,said Yoshinao Anpuku,who succeeded Kaji as Nikoli s chief executive （執(zhí)行官）.Major Japanese newspaper Mainichi credited Kaji for starting the puzzle sections at bookstores,as well as introducing the word Sudoku into the Oxford English dictionary.What do

14、es the author think is ridiculous?A.Kaji was the Godfather of Sudoku.B.Kaji set up a puzzle magazine.C.Sudoku first became popular overseas.D.Sudoku was spread widely and quickly.What can we say about Maki Kaji?A.He liked traveling a lot.B.He failed to enter the university.C.He was a top player in S

15、udoku.D.He was committed to Sudoku spreading.What can be inferred about Sudoku from the passage?A.It, s not for old people.B.It, s registered abroad.C.It was named after Kaji.D.It went all over the world.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.What Kaji wished for.Why Kaji was great.C.Who i

16、s Kaji s follower.D.How Kaji achieved his goal.CThe icy beauty of the Arctic attracts thousands of visitors every year to see its wonderful wildlifejandscape and local cultures.Visitors can take ships on a voyage along the Arctic Ocean or take flights to cities along the Arctic edge.No matter how on

17、e gets there,they should wear warm clothes and get ready to take in the attractions.Traveling to the Arctic leaves an unforgettable impression on the visitors.Its vast expanse and the fragility of its environment are two things that really blow away people J said Cheryl Rosa,the director of the US A

18、rctic Research Commission.Visitors to the Arctic Circle will have a lot of activities to choose from if they want to see all that the region has to offer.Hiking with snowshoes,dog sledding and kayaking are common activities.Visitors with sharp eyes are likely to spot polar bears.To get even closer t

19、o the animals of the sea,visitors can go polar snorkeling with seals.Of course, Arctic adventures aren t complete without viewing the wonders of the Arctic Circle s large glaciers and icebergs as well.One of the most impressive attractions and maybe the most difficult to see is the Northern Lights,o

20、ne of the seven natural wonders of the world.They are natural lights that glow a brilliant green and light up the horizon.Sometimes they appear as waves that dance across the sky in different colors.The best places to view the Northern Lights are in Northern Norway,Sweden s Abisko National Park Jcel

21、and,America? s Alaska or Canada? s Yukon,according to Space .Charles Deehr,an expert at the University of Alaska Fairbanks? Geophysical Institute,recommended planning a trip between winter and spring,especially when there is a new moon.Even though the Arctic is a popular tourist destination,don t fo

22、rget that people live here too.It is recommended that visitors go with tour groups that are respectful of Arctic residents （居民）and their culture/5 said Rosa/Too many people can disturb the small villages.Finding tour groups that work with local communities is important.” 8.The underlined part “blow

23、away” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ A.defeatB. affectC.moveD.impress.What can we know about the Northern Lights?A.They only produce green lights at night.B.They are natural lights and hard to see.C.They seldom occur between winter and spring.D.The best time to view them is when there is a full moo

24、n.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Tour groups are not welcome among Arctic residents.B.The Arctic s population has been rising in recent years.C.Visitors should choose suitable tour groups when visiting the Arctic.D.Tour groups should get permission from local communities.What is the

25、purpose of the author in writing this passage?A.To inform visitors of local culture.B.To recommend some activities to visitors.C.To introduce a popular tourist destination.D.To share a travel experience in the Arctic.New research added brain degradation such as Alzheimer, s disease （阿爾茨海默氏?。?to the

26、growing list of effects of fine particles （微粒）.A study of 63 million adults older than 65 in the United States showed that from 2000 to 2016,first-time hospital admissions for Alzheimer, s disease and related diseases rose by 13 percent with every 5-microgram （per cubic meter of air） increase in ann

27、ual concentrations of PM 2.5.Such particles are produced mainly during the burning of fossil fuels,especially coal and oil.The risk remained high even when concentrations were below 12 micrograms per cubic meter of air,a level the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency currently considers safe.“Our stu

28、dy builds on the small but clear evidence indicating that long-term PM 2.5 exposure is associated with an increased risk of worsening brain health,even when PM 2.5 concentrations are well below the current national standards/9 said Xiao Wu,a doctoral student in Harvard.Antonella Zanobetti,a co-autho

29、r of the study,said the new research results showed that the current U.S.regulations are inadequate to protect the aging American population,highlighting the need for stricter standards and policies that help further reduce PM 2.5 concentrations and improve air quality overall.Women and urban popula

30、tions,particularly those in the northeast,were particularly at risk,the research showed.The researchers figured that the increasing effects on urban populations might be due to the abundance of metal-bearing particles in the urban atmosphere,which have very small size and can access the brain direct

31、ly”.They owed the increased risk to women s longer life,which meant the probability of death from other causes before developing Alzheimer s disease was higher in men.What can we learn about the new research in Paragraph 1? A.It proved PM 2.5 was caused by fossil fuels.B.It aimed at improving the el

32、ders brain health.C.It showed Alzheimer, s disease was linked to air pollution. D.It focused on the effect of PM 2.5 on the environment.What is the researchers attitude towards the current U.S.PM 2.5 national standards?A.Supportive. B.Disapproving.C.Cautious. D.Ambiguous. Why do women have higher ri

33、sk of brain health problems? A.Because they mainly live in cities.B.Because they are in much worse condition.C.Because they are affected by PM 2.5 more easily.D.Because they live longer than men.What? s the purpose of the text?A.To present findings of new research.B.To call on us to protect the envi

34、ronment.C.To analyze various reasons for Alzheimer s disease.D.To draw our attention to the elders health.IL七選五The brain drain is characterized as the emigration of highly skilled laborers to other countries. 1 The EU countries such as Polandjtaly and Portugal are especially affected by the brain dr

35、ain,while other countries such as Swedenjreland and Denmark notice the opposite effect,namely brain gain.There are both push and pull factors affecting the brain drain.Pull factors include higher employment rates,higher salary and an increase in quality of life,while the push factors are high youth

36、unemployment and high enterprise death rates.These effects include a reduction in human capitaljimited capacity to innovate,reduced economic growth,and a higher cost of public goods.There are positive side effects as well,such as return migration and incentives （動機(jī)）for investment in education.The Eu

37、ropean Committee of the Regions,therefore,suggests that local and regional authorities develop instruments and promote measures to increase the attractiveness of the regions facing the brain drain.They should also set up local alliances （聯(lián)盟）,which can help in drafting and carrying out local policies

38、.The brain drain s negative effects have been key concerns of the EU.As current economic and social differences between European regions are the main cause of the brain drain,the need for a strong association between Europe s cohesion （凝聚）policies has been stressed. 4 This will also help in adopting

39、 the measures expected to fight against the problem of the brain drain including investing in education and employment in European regions.A study launched by an organization of the EU analyzed several programs across Europe. 5 These are steps like understanding the need for skilled workers,creating

40、 mechanisms for cooperation between governments,corporations and universities,removing structural barriers,etc.A.This calls for a territorial approach.B.It is a problem faced by many parts of Europe.C.The brain drain can have a negative impact on the sending region.D.Brain waste happens in the meant

41、ime in most European countries.E.Two of the key objectives are also necessary to reduce the brain drain.Fit came up with a list of best practices for fighting against the brain drain.G.Such a policy should help in promoting an even development across the regions of Europe.答案：I.【語篇導(dǎo)讀】本文是應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了四個

42、度假好去處:Highlands,Snowdonia,Hadrian s Wall 和 Dorset。.D 解析 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Highlands中的最后一句Finish each day at a beach-side lodge（小屋）,with dinner at the award-winning restaurant next door.”可知,Highlands 可以提 供高質(zhì)量的飯菜。.B 解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù) Dorset 中的第一句 The Isle of Purbeck is ideal for families59 可知,Dorset是家人們一起去游玩的最好選擇。.A 解

43、析 推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第一段第二句We want to inform.a mere walk away from your home,以及 Highlands 中的第一句,Snowdonia 中的第一句,Hadrian s Wall 中 的第一句,Dorset中的第一句可知,這四個旅游景點的共同之處在于都是遠(yuǎn)足路線?！菊Z篇導(dǎo)讀】本文是一篇記敘文?！皵?shù)獨之父Maki Kaji因癌癥去世，文章介紹了他的部 分生平以及數(shù)獨游戲的影響力。.C 解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第一句Ridiculously,it wasn t until 2004 that Sudoku became a global h

44、it”并結(jié)合本段內(nèi)容可知，作者感到不可思議的是，數(shù)獨先是在日 本以外的全球范圍內(nèi)火了起來,后來才在日本國內(nèi)被開掘。.D 解析 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段第一句Kaji traveled to more than 30 countries spreading his enjoyment of puzzles.”可知，在推廣數(shù)獨的過程中,Kaji是親力親為的，與D 項“他致力于數(shù)獨的推廣一事”相符。.D 解析 推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段第二、三兩句Sudoku championships have drawn some 200 million people in 100 countries over th

45、e years.Sudoku was also never trademarked except within Japan,driving its overseas craze.“可知，數(shù)獨風(fēng)行全世界，與 D 項表達(dá)含義一 致。.B 解析主旨大意題。最后一段主要講述了 Kaji對數(shù)獨游戲的影響力，故B項正確。 【語篇導(dǎo)讀】本文是說明文。北極的冰雪美景每年都會吸引成千上萬的游客，人們在那 里可以欣賞到奇妙的野生動物、美麗的自然風(fēng)景,還能體驗當(dāng)?shù)匚幕?。本文就北極的一 些可供游覽的工程進(jìn)行了說明。.D 解析詞義猜想題。根據(jù)第二段第一句Traveling to the Arctic leaves an

46、 unforgettable impression on the visitors.“可知,去北極旅行給游客們留下了難以忘懷的印 象。結(jié)合畫線短語所在句中的“Its vast expanse and the fragility of its environment are two things”可以判斷，北極廣袤的區(qū)域和脆弱的環(huán)境是讓游客印象深刻的兩件事;據(jù)此可知， 畫線短語意為“給留下深刻印象”。.B 解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)題干關(guān)鍵詞Northern Lights定位至第四段;由該段中的 “maybe the most difficult to see is the Northern Ligh

47、ts.They are natural lights”可知,北極光 不容易被人們見到，是一種自然光。.C 解析 推理判斷題。根據(jù)尾段中的“It is recommended that visitors go with tour groups that are respectful of Arctic residents and their culture”可知，建議去北極的游客選擇 尊重當(dāng)?shù)鼐用窦捌湮幕穆糜螆F(tuán)。根據(jù)尾句可知，找到與當(dāng)?shù)厣鐓^(qū)合作的旅游團(tuán)是重要 的。據(jù)此可以判斷，游客應(yīng)中選擇跟隨合適的旅游團(tuán)去北極游玩。.C 解析推理判斷題。通讀全文可知，本文主要介紹了北極這一旅游勝地:那里不僅 有冰雪美景，還有許多奇妙的野生動物，游客們在此可以體驗穿著雪鞋徒步、坐狗拉雪 橇、劃獨木舟等活動，還有可能欣賞到世界七大自然奇觀之一北極光。據(jù)此可知，本 文旨在介紹一處旅游勝地?！菊Z篇導(dǎo)讀】本文是說明文。研究說明,大氣中PM2.5濃度越高,患上阿爾茨海默氏病 和相關(guān)疾病的人數(shù)便會隨之增加。城市大氣中含有大量的金屬微粒，它們非常小，可以直 接進(jìn)入大腦，對人體造成不良影響。.C 解析推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段第二句可知,一