1、人教版(2019)英语高二下学期培优训练卷 选择性必修第四册 Unit1 Science Fiction 第第一一部分部分 阅读理解（共两节）阅读理解（共两节） 第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项。 A The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Author: Stephen King US author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His lates
2、t book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Author: Rick Riordan A troubled kid named Magnus Chase has lived alone on the streets of Boston since his
3、 mothers mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from monsters. Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Liv
4、ing Author: Jason Gay There are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed（注定） to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselves a break and celebrate the things we did right. Thing
5、Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Author: Randall Munroe Have you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）?Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to explain essential science concepts. The books author is
6、 the man behind the popular science blog - What If. 1What do the first two books have in common? AThey are both humorous. BThey are both science essays. CThey are not about real life. DThey are both collections of stories 2Whose book is your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life? AStephen
7、 King. BJason Gay. CRick Riordan. DRandall Munroe. 3What does Randall Munroe differ from the other authors? AHes written a story about the son of Norse god. BHe inspires readers to live a perfect life. CHe is well-known for supernatural fictions. DHe writes blog posts on popular science. B I believe
8、 in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to transform dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common vision of the future. For me, thats true for my relationship with my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over sports, fishing or hunting, but my
9、dad and I bond over Star Trek. We tried a trip to Disney World, but one of my earliest memories wasnt Mickey, but a Klingon battle cruiser(巡洋舰)on the screen. Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become far away for my dad and me. When its warm at night, were not driving along some
10、dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these visions of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me. Gene Rodenberry, creator of Star Trek, once said, “Science fic
11、tion is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses(绕过)a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.” A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. Im now a science
12、writer. Yes, science fiction has made me into a “nerd” (书呆子), and it also has been a source of joy for my family, making me an optimist while enabling me to think critically about the danger of technology. Thank those authors who have shared their visions; the world and my family are better for it.
13、Thank my dad, who is both the best storyteller and the best man I have ever known because he helped me realize the truth of Tennysons words, “Since I dipped into the future, I saw the vision of the world, and all the wonders that would be.” 4What is the special bond between the author and his father
14、? ATheir similar dreams. BTheir love for each other. 此卷只装订不密封 班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 此卷只装订不密封 班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 CTheir common interest. DTheir hatred for science. 5What does the author mainly show in paragraph 2? AHis deep impression on his dad. BHis feeling of staying with his dad. CHis earliest memor
15、y of his dad. DHis good relationship with his dad. 6How does science fiction help the author at present? AIt leads him to pursue a desirable career. BIt brings him the courage to live better. CIt helps him solve the danger of technology. DIt makes him become a source of his familys joy. 7What may be
16、 the best title for the text? AThe Wonders of Science BThe Power of Science Fiction CThe Versions of Science Fiction DThe Time together with My Father C Frankensteins monster might be one of the most popular roles people play when celebrating Halloween. But do you know where this impressive image or
17、iginally comes from? The creation of Frankenstein dates back to the summer of 1816, when some young people were spending their holiday in Switzerland. Usually, the weather in summer was pleasant, but that summer it rained quite a lot, so for most of the time, the group were trapped in their cottage.
18、 They started thinking about entertaining activities to have fun. Finally, they decided to join in the writing competition suggested by Lord Byron: Everyone should write a scary ghost story and share it with others, and the writer of the scariest one would win. During the competition, 18-year-old Ma
19、ry Shelley came up with the idea of an ugly monster created from human body parts. Two years later, she published her first novel, Frankenstein, Yet Frankenstein isnt similar to other honor books. In the book, the monster can explain the story from his perspective. Although he is scary, ugly, and vi
20、olent, he has understandable human emotions, and the book indicates that his violent actions are reasonable. He explains that he becomes cruel and violent because he has been treated cruelly and violently by the scientist who creates him and also the people he meets. The book raises awareness of our
21、 responsibilities to other people and also inspires us to put ourselves in others shoes. It also talks about an imaginary scientific experiment and its effects, and because of this, it is considered as the first science fiction novel, or the beginning of science fiction as a genre. This means that t
22、he novel has probably influenced a lot of science fiction created later. Perhaps without Frankenstein, we wouldnt have the chance to enjoy Edward Scissorhands, Captain America, or Star Wars. However, I enjoy Frankenstein mostly because it can be interpreted differently. The problems it covers are si
23、mple and universal. It can be interpreted as a metaphor (隐喻) for family relationships, human emotions, or individualism, or as a criticism of misuse of science. 8Where did the idea of creating a monster from human body parts come from? AAn evening family gathering. BA Halloween party. CAn entertaini
24、ng writing competition. DA school science lab. 9What can we infer about Frankensteins monster? AHe desires tender loving care. BHe is a monster with no human emotion. CHe was created cruel and violent. DHe had beautiful appearance at first. 10Why does the author mention Edward Scissorhands, Captain
25、America, and Star Wars in Paragraph 4? ATo show Frankensteins influence. BTo help readers know science fiction better. CTo list some more science fiction novels. DTo recommend readers to pick up these books. 11What of Frankenstein appeals to the author most? AThe experiences its character has. BThe
26、problems of scientific experiments. CThe way the novel came into being. DThe themes the novel explores and inspires. 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项。 Writing a great science fiction novel is a long, hard process. As with any novel, youll want to construct a satisfying plot, develop in
27、teresting characters, and write polished, vivid prose. 12. Remember that science fiction is about ideas. Different from other genre (类型), a good science fiction story depends on a great imagination. 13. In sci-fi, those questions can be implicit or explicit. For example, many early works of sci-fi m
28、ake their question obvious. In War of the Worlds, the question is: What would happen to human society if it were invaded by technologically advanced aliens? 14. Its one thing to have a great idea or situation, but that doesnt mean you have a story. While science fiction novels are often thought expe
29、riments, they also cant just be thought experiments. That means youre going to have to come up with an appealing story that brings these questions to life. Ask yourself: What is the change that will occur over the course of your story, either in the world or in the life of the main character? Create
30、 an interesting world. 15. The intricately (错综复杂地) imagined details that make up your world should flow in some way from the idea at the heart of your story. In that way, the world you create in your sci-fi novel also reveals something about your point of view on the real world .Even the most fantas
31、tically imagined story is still a reflection of real-world questions and problems. Make sure the rules of your world are consistent. One of the qualities that set sci-fi novels apart from fantasy and surrealism (超现实主义) is that no matter how strange or fantastic the world is, it still obeys an intern
32、ally consistent logic. 16. But it must be understandable and in order for it to feel believable to the reader. AFocus on character development. BMake sure youre telling a good story. CThat said, writing science fiction requires many unique considerations. DThat logic will necessarily be different fr
33、om the logic that governs reality. E. Before you start writing, have some sense of the question your novel is asking. F.A sci-fi novel set in a technologically backward world would violate the rules of the reality. G. World building is one of the most important parts of creating a compelling sci-fi
34、story. 第二部分第二部分 语言运用语言运用（共两节）（共两节） 第一节 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A periwig is a style of wig that was popular between the 17th and 19th centuries, particularly in mens fashions. It also played a part in 17 some sort of hygienic (卫生的) standard. The modern term for a hairpiece (假发) wi
35、g, is believed to have 18 from periwigs. Wigs were popular in the ancient cultures of Egypt and Greece for the 19 they offered from the sun. After the fall of Rome, they fell out of 20 for centuries. It wasnt until the time of French King Louis X that wigs became popular again. In fact, many experts
36、 21 the prematurely bald king on his wigs he was wearing in the French court, 22 the long, curly style called the periwig. The styling of the periwig 23 with time and trend. Later fashions often required that the wigs be powdered with a mixture of flow and starch to make them appear 24 . For the bes
37、t wigs, human hair was used, 25 less expensive versions used animal hair or mixed the two together. Wigs were used not only to conceal 26 , but to protect the wearers from lice (虱子). Throughout the Middle Ages, most European countries considered bathing unhealthy. It was not 27 for nobles to bathe o
38、nly once a year. As a result, people often shaved their heads, as their bathing 28 did nothing to prevent lice in their hair. Wigs were also often infested (爬满) with lice, but were 29 for comfort. After King Charles came into power again in England, the trend became popular among the British. Charle
39、s spent the better part of his exiled (流放的) youth in the French court, and gained much 30 for French styles. Between the King of England and King Louis XIV of France, periwigs became a 31 for the courts of both nations. 17Aenjoying Bapplying Cmaintaining Dlowering 18Adeveloped Bprevented Cdistinguis
40、hed Dsuffered 19Aattraction Btemptation Ccivilization Dprotection 20Asight Bpopularity Ccontrol Dorder 21Aadmire Bblame Ccharge Dcompliment 22Ain particular Bexcept for Cthanks to Dtogether with 23Acontinued Bdisappeared Cvaried Dmixed 24Ablack Bred Cgreen Dwhite 25Abecause Balthough Cunless Dsince
41、26Aidentity Bappearance Cbaldness Dpersonality 27Auncertain Buncommon Cunfortunate Dunnecessary 28Ahobbies Bcostumes Ccarpets Dhabits 29Aacceptable Bremovable Cconsiderable Dbreakable 30Aappreciation Bexperience Csupport Dconfidence 31Adecoration Bcustom Cnecessity Dtherapy 第二节 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单
42、词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Chinas science fiction is now at the best of times, compared to the old days. In 1999, 32 Wu Yan taught at Beijing Normal University, he started a course on science fiction. It was 33 first time such a course came into a comprehensive university (综合，性大学) in China. He later set up a mas
43、ters degree program in 2003 and a PhD program in 2015. In 2017, Wu 34 (go) to work at Southern University o Science and Technology in Shenzhen, where he founded a research center for science and human imagination 35 (focus) more on his study. All 36 (he) actions pioneered toward popularizing science
44、 fiction in China. Pushed forward 37 the outstanding works from various writers, it is 38 (real) obvious that science fiction has now jumped out of its small pond into the wider public sea. “Science fiction is the weathervane (风向标) of a countrys 39 (develop) Liu Cixin said. Chinas future might 40 (f
45、ill) with challenges, which meanwhile might provide science fiction with plenty of authentic subject matter and 41 (end) imagination. He added, “Chinas science fiction is entering its golden age.” 第三部分第三部分 写作写作 第一节 应用文书面表达 假设你是李华， 你打算向你的外国朋友 Eric 推荐一部最近刚刚看过的中文电影 流浪地球 ， 要点如下： 1. 观影时间和地点； 2. 电影亮点（科幻电影
46、、保护地球）； 3. 推荐观影。 注意： 1. 词数 80 词左右; 2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。 参考词汇： 推荐 recommend 科幻电影 science fiction film 流浪地球 The Wandering earth _ _ _ _ 第二节 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。 Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.
47、She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand(货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. Howev
48、er, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave. The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?” “Oh, yes, but I dont have money on me,” she replied. “Thats nothing. Ill treat you today,” said the man “Come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, the smell so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “What is it?” asked the man kindly. “Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me
