2019年高考英语一轮复习 Unit 3 Inventors and inventions分层演练直击高考 新人教版选修8.doc

1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 3 Inventors and inventions 阅读理解 A (2018 河南实验中学模拟 ) At the end of every year, Time picks the best 25 inventions that are “making the world better and smarter”. Here we have picked three of this years inventions that could be a part of your life in the near future. The levitating(悬浮

2、的 ) light bulb This special light bulb was invented by U S. artist and scientist Simon Morris. He got the idea of making a light bulb float from hoverboards(悬浮滑板 ), which he used to dream of having as a kid. But the floating is not the most amazing part. The rejection force between the opposite ends

3、 of the magnets(磁铁 ), which were put in the bottom of the bulb and in the wooden base, does the job. What s new here is a technology called induction(电磁感应 ). It allows the light bulb to get power from the base even they are not in contact. Shoes that tie themselves Theyre not what you think shoelace

4、s that tie themselves in the way we tie them. Instead, the new shoes have small motors that control their laces. When you step into them, your feet will hit a sensor(传感器 ) in the shoes and the motor will automatically tighten the laces. But the shoes weren t just designed for lazy people s needs. Th

5、ey could actually give athletes an advantage during competition. They are also useful for people who cannot move their arms or fingers easily. The no touch thermometer(体温计 ) Taking your body temperature usually means putting a thermometer in your armpits(腋窝 ) and staying still for minutes. It may be

6、 easy for you, but it s an impossible task for little kids. Now, with the new thermometer, users can simply put it 2.5 centimeters from a patients forehead and press the button, and it can get reading in two seconds. 【解题导语】 每到年终岁尾 ， 时代周刊都会评选出 25 项 “ 让世界变得更加美好和【 精品教育资源文库 】 智能 ” 的最佳发明。本文介绍了其中的三项发明。 1

7、 The most amazing aspect of the levitating light bulb is that _ A it can float B its inventor is more than a scientist C it makes use of the rejection force between the opposite ends of the magnets D induction allows it to get power even when unconnected with the base D 解析：细节理解题。根据 The levitating(悬浮

8、的 )light bulb 部分最后两句可知 ， 悬浮灯泡最神奇的地方是这项电磁感应技术可以让灯泡不用接触底座就能通电。故选 D 项。 2 How is the no touch thermometer different from other ones? A It makes it easier to take kids temperature. B You need wait two minutes for the reading. C You don t need to press the button. D It should be put in one s armpit. A 解析：

9、推理判断题。根据 The no touch thermometer(体温计 )部分可知 ， 这种新型的体温计可以不 用紧贴皮肤 ， 而且读取数据的时间也很短。且这个发明让儿童的体温测量变得更容易了。故选 A 项。 3 In which part of a newspaper can you possibly read this text? A Education. B Sports. C Science. D Entertainment. C 解析 ： 推理判断题。本文介绍了三项新的科技发明 ， 属于科技类文章。故选 C 项。 B (2018 太原高三年级模拟试题 ) Dear Parents

10、， I m delighted that you are considering The British International School for your child s education. Our school offers firstclass international education delivered by experienced and professional staff. We aim to provide a high quality Britishstyle education characterized by： The arrangement of the

11、 English national curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture. High quality teaching provided by international and local staff. A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good

12、 manners and respect. A recognition of the schoolparent partnership in the successful education of 【 精品教育资源文库 】 the children. An acknowledgement that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help them realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their cho

13、sen continuing education and career. A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities. Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the schooling, we make sure that th

14、eir needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus，we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of

15、schooling, as well as the acquisition(获得 ) of a broad body of knowledge. Students are given opportunities to develop many skills, which include skills in language, science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的 ) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education. We i

16、nsist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of the community. Throughout the school years, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmo

17、sphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow as individuals and valued members of the school family. 4 What do you think the author is? A A school principal. B An exchange student. C An assistant professor. D An experienced lecturer. 4 A 解析 ： 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句 “Our school o

18、ffers firstclass international education delivered by experienced and professional staff” 可推知 ，本文的作者是文中所提到的学校的校长 ， 故选 A。 5 Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary? A To develop some good students skills. B To meet the needs of different students. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 C To offer an insight

19、into the local culture. D To help students realize their potential. 5 B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的 “Although our curriculum is based upon the national curriculum for England, it is adapted where appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body” 可知 ， 课程的调整是为了适应学生需求的多样性。 6 Which of the following

20、 about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Manners. B Selfdiscipline. C Qualities. D Independence. 6 B 解析：细节理解题。根据文中第五段的 “A broad personal development plan for students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect” 可知 ， 文章中没有提到自律。 7 What is the purpose of

21、 the passage? A The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching. B The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student. C The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school. D The author implies students become valu

22、ed people with a friendly atmosphere. 7 C 解析：写作意图题。根据全文的整体内容可推知 ， 本文是一封校长致家长的信 ， 介绍了学校的特色和优势 ， 目的在于向家长推广这所学校 ， 鼓励更多家长把自己的孩子送到这所学校来学习 ， 故选 C。 【解题导语】 该文是一封学校校长致家长的信。 完形填空 (2018 河北衡水中学大联考 ) That was my first ballet performance and I was the lead role. A huge black curtain 1 me from the crowd. My heart

23、raced so rapidly that it would 2 out of my chest. A rush of 3 shot through my body when the music began and I took my 4 at the center of the stage. I pushed off the floor as hard as I could and 5 into the air. Then I started to come 6 for my landing, preparing to jump again, and yet my foot 7 . I fell, facefirst. For a moment I couldn t 8 ， wondering if I should go on. 9 ， trained for thousands of hours for twelve years, my muscles ignored the 10 of my mind and I 11 myself back on my feet. 【 精品教育资源文库 】