1、考点规范练20.阅读理解ADriving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking(令人十分紧张的).I had never been to such an amazing national park before,yet I wasnt the most athletic person so I knew that I couldnt stick through all the hiking up and down.It actually ended up being a fun and adventuro
2、us experience.The ride there was definitely long but worth it.As I woke up from my nap,I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams.The trails were made nicely for visitors.The waterfalls were breathtaking.Climbing up rocks was one of my favourite parts.Even though I fell
3、a couple of times,I still had a lot of fun.The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.The great thing about nature is that,its just you,the views,and the people around you.Theres nothi
4、ng to bother you and its the best way to relax and enjoy yourself.Yosemite has 5 of the worlds highest waterfalls,and about 300 lakes.The structure of each mountain is incredible;its formed in ways that almost take your breath away.Some of them are of a deep dark colour with waterfalls forming;some
5、are formed with spots of green peeking(窥探) out.Its definitely something you wouldnt want to miss.Yosemite isnt the only great national park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends.Its a great time to bond,laugh,and take in what Mother Natur
6、e offers.1.The author writes the first paragraph mainly to .A.introduce the topic of this passageB.offer an example to usC.tell us his future plan for hikingD.describe a national park2.While climbing up rocks,the author was .A.nerve-rackingB.injuredC.pleasedD.worried3.According to the passage,Yosemi
7、te .A.is crowded with visitors every dayB.is the only great national parkC.is worth travelling toD.is nothing but a common destination4.The author suggests .A.keeping a good bond with other peopleB.visiting Yosemite now and thenC.trying to protect the environmentD.going out to enjoy the beauty of na
8、tureB(2019浙江)California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s,according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests,the new
9、 study finds.No area was spared or unaffected,from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles.In the Sierra high country,the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent;in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Man
10、y factors contributed to the decline,said Patrick McIntyre,an ecologist who was the lead author of the study.Woodcutters targeted big trees.Housing development pushed into the woods.Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resou
11、rces(资源).But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010,McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was gre
12、atest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage.The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed,taking into account such things as rainfall,air temperature,dampness of soil,an
13、d the timing of snowmelt(融雪).Since the 1930s,McIntyre said,the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures,which cause trees to lose more water to the air,and earlier snowmelt,which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.5.What is the
14、 second paragraph mainly about?A.The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.B.The increasing variety of California big trees.C.The distribution of big trees in California forests.D.The influence of farming on big trees in California.6.Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for
15、 big trees?A.Ecological studies of forests.B.Banning woodcutting.C.Limiting housing development.D.Fire control measures.7.What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre?A.Inadequate snowmelt.B.A longer dry season.C.A warmer climate.D.Dampness of the air.8.What can be a suitable ti
16、tle for the text?A.Californias Forests:Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B.Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC.Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D.Patrick McIntyre:Grow More Big Trees in California.七选五阅读“Helicopter parenting” describes a style of raising chi
17、ldren where parents are overprotective and do too much.It describes parents who watch over their kids at home and on the playground like a helicopter.Today,modern technology allows these helicopter parents to watch over their kids from even far away.1Julie Lythcott-Haims wrote a book titled HowtoRai
18、seanAdult:BreakFreeoftheOverparentingTrapandPrepareYourKidsforSuccess.In her book,she gives readers a closer look at this parenting style.2Julie Lythcott-Haims says she experienced the effects of helicopter parenting firsthand when she worked as the dean of first-year students.3But many were unable
19、to take care of themselves.They were turning to parents constantly for guidance,for problem-solving,to have them make the choice about something.So what can parents do if they want to break the over-parenting “helicopter” cycle?4Stop saying “we” when you mean your son or your daughter.All too often
20、a parent would say,“We are on the travel soccer team.”Well,no,your son is or your daughter is.Stop arguing with all of the adults in our kids lives.You need to teach your kids to advocate for themselves.Stop doing your kids homework.5 Teach them to cross the street,make a meal,and remember to put th
21、eir own items in their backpacks,which become a briefcase one day.When kids have all the skills to take care of themselves,they will be prepared for adulthood.A.Four ways are offered to stop watching over your children.B.She also explains why parents should stop it.C.Its a good idea to encourage you
22、r kid to do the things he can by himself.D.They can give their children directions at any moment from anywhere.E.Build your kids skills.F.The freshmen were very smart and accomplished on paper.G.Your kid is eager for more freedom,but should you give it to him?.书面表达假设你是李华,上周在悉尼旅游时发现所住旅馆存在一些小问题。请根据提示给
23、旅馆经理Ms.Wood写一封电子邮件。要点包括:1.表示感谢;2.提出建议:菜品丰富些,安全出口指示醒目些,前台员工耐心些。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数。Dear Ms.Wood,I was a guest who stayed in your hotel last week._I do hope you will take my advice into consideration.Thanks for your time.Yours,Li Hua考点规范练20(必修4Unit5).【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过讲述
24、自己和家人一起自驾游览Yosemite公园的经历,建议人们多去户外亲近大自然。1.A目的意图题。通读全文尤其是第一段的第一句可知,文章主要介绍了作者和家人去Yosemite公园游玩的经历;据此可以判断,第一段旨在引出文章主题,故A项正确。2.C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Climbinguprockswasoneofmyfavouriteparts.EventhoughIfellacoupleoftimes,Istillhadalotoffun.”可知,攀岩是作者最喜欢的项目之一,作者从中体会到了许多乐趣。C项意为“高兴的”,符合语境,故C项正确。3.C推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句“Ita
25、ctuallyendedupbeingafunandadventurousexperience.”和第二段的第一句以及最后一段可知,作者认为去Yosemite公园是一次快乐而冒险的经历;据此可知,Yosemite公园值得一游。4.D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.Ihighlyrecommendgoingoutandenjoyingnaturewithfamilyandfriends.”可知,作者建议我们到外面去欣赏大自然的风光,故D项正确。【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于加利福尼亚大树减少的研究结果。研究发现,加利福尼亚大树减少,气候变暖是主要原因。5.A段落大意题。通读第二
26、段的内容可知,在加利福尼亚不同的地区,大树减少的程度都非常严重。由此可知,本段主要讲述加利福尼亚大树减少的严峻性。所以选A项。6.D细节理解题。根据第三段的最后一句“AggressivewildfirecontrolhasleftCaliforniaforestscrowdedwithsmalltreesthatcompetewithbigtreesforresources.”可知,对野火的控制本意是好的,但这却使得许多小树和大树争夺资源,所以选D项。7.C细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句中的“.thebiggestfactorsdrivingupwaterstressinthestatehav
27、ebeenrisingtemperatures.”可知,C项正确。8.A主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍加利福尼亚大树数目不断减少的原因。所以选A项。.【解题导语】本文为说明文。许多父母像直升机一样处处照管他们的孩子,文章主要介绍了直升机式教育和改变直升机式教育的方法。1.D根据空前一句“Today,moderntechnologyallowsthesehelicopterparentstowatchovertheirkidsfromevenfaraway.”可以推知,现代科技使得这些“直升机父母”能从远处照管他们的孩子,所以选D项“他们能在任何地方、任何时间指导他们的孩子”。2.B根据
28、空前一句“Inherbook,shegivesreadersacloserlookatthisparentingstyle.”可以推知,JulieLythcott-Haims在书里对这种养育方式进行了进一步阐述,所以选B项“她也解释了为什么父母应停止这种养育方式”。3.F根据空后一句“Butmanywereunabletotakecareofthemselves.”的转折可以推知,应选F项“这些一年级新生在做试卷方面都很聪明和熟练”。4.A根据空前的问句和下文所列举的四种方法可知,应选A项。A项承上启下。5.E根据下文的“Teachthemtocrossthestreet.intheirbac
29、kpacks.”可知,应选E项。要教孩子们一些生活技巧。.Dear Ms.Wood,I was a guest who stayed in your hotel last week.First of all,I want to express my sincere thanks for your good service,which made my stay in Sydney more enjoyable.However,you can do better in some aspects.To begin with,I found only one Chinese dish on the m
30、enu,which gave me a big surprise.Is it possible for you to provide Chinese dishes with more varieties?In addition,it took me a long time to find the emergency exit.Please make the signs stand out.Finally,the clerk at the front desk could be more patient.When asked about where to find the nearest swimming pool,she seemed rather annoyed.I do hope you will take my advice into consideration.Thanks for your time.Yours,Li Hua7
