1、12019 牛津译林高考英语一轮基础选习题:模块 4U2李仕才一、阅读理解。After four silent years,the 27yearold British singer Adele Adkins has finally introduced herself to the world again with Hello,the opening song from her third album 25,which will come out on Nov.20.Although Adele is a very successful singer now,music_wasnt_alway
2、s_what_she_saw_herself_doing.At age 10,when she saw her grandmothers pain over the death of Adeles grandfather,she pictured herself as a heart surgeon.“I wanted to fix peoples hearts, ” she told the UK music website iD,remembering the childhood interest shed had in biology classes until she found ou
3、t that her real talent was for singing.Adele didnt go to medical school,but many would agree that she still has healing(治愈) powers.“Her songs find the kind of memory every listener holds somewhere in their heart.This kind of feeling is what people have always liked in Adele, ” said The Telegraph.“Sh
4、e writes a pop diary,sharing the simple secrets of her heart.”Most successful pop stars make albums at a fast pace,but not Adele.After her second album 21 won the 2012 Grammy Award for Album of the Year,she made it clear with her label that she would spend “four or five years” making her next album.
5、She told Vogue magazine, “I wont come out with new music until its better than 21.”Instead of seeking fame,Adele remained silent and moved to the countryside.In her free time,she loved to watch TV series Teen Mom,American Horror Story,and The Walking Dead.Living life as normally as possible is impor
6、tant to the singers art.“Nobody wants to listen to a record from someone whos not living in the real world, ” Adele told iD.“So I live a lowkey life for my fans.”1What does the text mainly tell us?AThe popularity of Adeles album 25.BThe healing powers of Adeles music.CThe secrets of Adeles success i
7、n music.DThe reason for Adeles becoming a singer.22What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AAdele wasnt interested in music.BAdele wasnt good at music at first.CMusic wasnt very important in Adeles life.DMusic wasnt all Adele wanted to be devoted to.3Why doesnt Adele want to m
8、ake albums at a fast pace?ATo live a lowkey life.BTo win the Grammy Award.CTo guarantee the quality of her music.DTo share the secrets of her heart as a musician.4What can we know about Adele?AHer album Hello will come out on Nov.20.BShe has kept a diary since childhood.CShe moved to the countryside
9、 before 2012.DHer works are based on real life.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了英国著名歌手阿黛尔在音乐上成功的秘密。【难句分析】 “I wanted to fix peoples hearts, ” she told the UK music website iD,remembering the childhood interest shed had in biology classes until she found out that her real talent was for singing.分析:本句是一个复合句。shed had in bi
10、ology classes 是定语从句,关系词在从句中作宾语被省略,指代先行词 the childhood interest;until 引导时间状语从句remembering the childhood interest 是现在分词短语作伴随状语。译文:记得她带着童年时的兴趣上生物课,直到后来她发现她真正的天赋在于唱歌,她告诉英国音乐网站 iD:“我当时想修复人们的心。 ”1C 考查主旨大意。通读全文,尤其是最后三段可推知,本文主要讲述了阿黛尔在音乐上成功的秘密,故选 C。2D 考查句意猜测。根据第二段第二句“At age 10,when she saw her grandmothers p
11、ain over the death of Adeles grandfather,she pictured herself as a heart surgeon”可推知,10 岁时,当阿黛尔看到祖父的去世给祖母带来的伤痛时,她想成为一名外科医生,减轻别人的痛苦。故 D 项正确。3C 考查推理判断。根据第五段中的“She told Vogue magazine, I wont come out with new music until its better than 21.”,并结合最后两段的整体内容可推知,阿黛尔放慢做音乐的速度是为了追求高质量的音乐,故选 C。4D 考查细节理解。根据最后一段
12、最后两句“Nobody wants to listen to a 3record from someone whos not living in the real world, Adele told iD.So I live a lowkey life for my fans.”,可知,阿黛尔的音乐作品基于真实的生活。二、单项选择。1.He didnt make _ clear when and where the meeting would be held.A. this B. that C. it D. 不填 【答案】C2.With the increasing unemployment
13、rate, workers who are 50 to 60 years old are usually the first _.A. laid off B. to lay off C. laying off D. to be laid off【答案】D【解析】the first to do 的结构。被解雇,用被动式 to be laid off。句意:随着失业率的上升,五六十岁的工人经常是最早的一批被解雇的。3.There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are living there, _.A. warm an
14、d comfortable B. warmly and comfortablyC. warm and comfortably D. warmly and comfortable【答案】A【解析】句意:那里有充足的食物、水和阳光,我们的朋友住在那里,无比温暖和舒适。形容词短语作状语,表示伴随情况。4.I cant think why he _ so angry. I meant no offence.Its typical of him to be sensitive.A. should have been B. must have been C. might have been D. can
15、have been【答案】A【解析】should have been 本应该;must have been 表示对过去事情的肯定推测,译成“一定做过某事” ;might have been 表示对过去事情的推测,可能性更小。多用于虚拟语气结构中。can have been 表示对过去行为的怀疑,用于疑问句,译成“可能做过吗?。句意:“我认为他本不该这么生气,我并没有冒犯的意思。 ”“他是个典型敏感的人。 ”此处指我认为他不该生气,结果他生气了。用“本不该” 。注意“I cant think”否定的转移。45.It is reported that Papiss Cisse and Jonny
16、Evans were charged with spitting by the Football Association.I think spitting is one of the most disgusting things that _ happen in the game, but yet it is not the worst.A. must B. shall C. should D. can【答案】D【解析】can 在这里意为“有时会” ,表示常有的行为和情形。句意:我认为随地吐痰是比赛中可能发生的最恶心的事情之一,但还不是最糟糕的事情。6.“He _ lived well on
17、his good looks, but instead he chose to thrive(成功)on his talent.” People praised Ning Zetao like this.A. should have B. must have C. might have D. could have【答案】D7.How is the smog control going on in our capital city?It couldnt be worse. You _ believe Beijing upgraded the smog alert from yellow to o
18、range and then red again yesterday.A. wont B. mustnt C. neednt D. shouldnt【答案】A【解析】wont 在这里意为“不会” ,符合语境。句意:你可能不会相信,北京雾霾昨天从黄色警报上升到橙色警报,然后又到红色警报了。8.His way of addressing one hard problem last Friday _ lead to the rise of another.A. would rather B. may well C. shall D. need【答案】B【解析】may well 意为“很可能” ,符合
19、句意。句意:他上周五解决的一个难题的方法很可能会引发另一个难题。9.Did you attend the meeting for the experiment project yesterday?Yes, but I dont think I _ because my director was there.A. need have B. needed to C. need to have D. need to【答案】A【解析】I dont think I need have(attended)要注意否定的转移,意为“过去本5不必做某事,但是却做了” ,符合题意。句意:我去参加昨天的会议了,但是
20、我认为我本不需要去的,因为我们的厂长也在那。10.It was such a difficult examination that a lot of students were unable to finish it on time.Thats the case. Its hard to accept the fact that over 90% of my classmates _.A. should fail B. should have failed C. will fail D. may fail【答案】B11.Ms. Dicks said the organization wants
21、 to reach out to women who otherwise _ studying IT-related subjects. A. would have avoided B. would avoid C. avoided D. avoid【答案】B【解析】由句中的 otherwise“否则,要不然”可知,此处是一个含蓄条件句,且由句中的“wants”可知,此处是对与现在事实相反的情况的虚拟,故用 would do 结构。句意:Dicks 女士说该组织想向女性伸出援手,要不然她们就不会学习与 IT 相关的科目。12.Many plants could _ northward and
22、toward the Pacific coast in reaction torising temperatures and changes in rainfall.A. remove B. form C. resist D. move【答案】D【解析】move 运动,移动。句意:许多植物可以向北移到太平洋沿岸,以应对温度的上升和降水的变化。13.We are now enjoying the cool air in the room. _, the farmers are harvesting crops in the hot sun .A. Therefore B. Besides C.
23、As a result D. In the meanwhile【答案】D【解析】题中前后两句表达不同的意思,没有因果关系,故可排除 A 和 C 项。第二句话也不是对第一句话的补充,故可排除 B 项。in the meantime 与此同时,符合题意。句意:我们现在正在享受房间里面的凉爽的空气,与此同时,农民们正在炎热的太阳下收获庄稼。614.I guess I must leave now. See you tomorrow._! I have some important information for you.A. Hang on B. Never mind C. All right D.
24、 Take care【答案】A【解析】句意:“我想我得走了。明天见。 ”“等一下,我有重要的事要告诉你。 ”hang on稍等,不挂断,符合句意。15._ it is a good thing I didnt get the post I had applied for, though I must admit that I was disappointed at the time.A. By the way B. In a way C. In the way D. In no way【答案】B【解析】in a way 在某种程度上;in no way 决不;by the way 顺便提一下;
25、in the way 碍事。句意:我没有得到我申请的工作,在某种程度上说是件好事,尽管我承认当时我很失望。三、完形填空。Im sitting at the airport watching people in the last minutes before their loved ones arrive or depart.A woman is running in circles trying to gather family members together for a _1_.When the final moment comes before _2_,she wraps her arm
26、s around her son,giving him a _3_ hug that should protect him until he _4_.I sit with a book in my hands,waiting my turn to leave _5_ because the ones I love have a different _6_ from mine.I think of other departures and arrivals.I _7_ seeing my daughter.I wrapped myself around her as if shed been _
27、8_.That year she was in her first year at university,coming home for the first time.Today my flight is two hours late.When my flight is _9_ called,I gather my book and luggage._10_ there is no one to see me off,I do not _11_ to see where I have come from._12_,I think of my husband at work _13_ if I
28、have left yet.As I head towards the plane,I find myself _14_ yet another arrival and departure.That year,my 91yearold grandfather died.After returning from his funeral,I arrived at the airport _15_.My husband of only a year was waiting at the gate to take me in his arms.Because of my tears,_16_ was
29、looking at 7us,but I didnt _17_.Life needs the important _18_ all the time.I wish that all the people who went on a _19_ could come back to find someone _20_ them.I also wish they could leave with someone to see them off.1A.lecture BgoodbyeCdinner Dparty2A.gathering BboardingCannouncing Dlanding3A.p
30、owerful BgentleCwarm Dcommon4A.leaves BsurvivesCreturns Drecovers5A.frightened BanxiousCrelaxed Dalone6A.schedule BattitudeCposition Dtarget7A.imagine BenjoyCrecall Dconsider8A.stolen BcheatedClost Dpunished9A.punctually BfinallyCabruptly Drepeatedly10A.Although BWhileCTill DSince11A.slow down Bget
31、offClook back Drun away12A.However BBesidesCInstead DTherefore13A.doubting BaskingCpredicting Dwondering14A.remembering BforgettingCplanning Drejecting15A.shouting BcryingClaughing Dwhispering816A.someone BeveryoneCnone Danyone17A.care BrespondCscold Dflee18A.arrival BchanceCdeparture Dmoment19A.jou
32、rney BdietCpicnic Dholiday20A.worrying about Bsmiling atCtalking of Dwaiting for【解题导语】作者在机场看到迎接与送行的场景,回忆起与女儿和丈夫的温馨往事,意识到人生中需要欢聚与离别这些重要的时刻。【核心词汇】depart vi.离开,出发 wrap ones arms around sb.用手臂搂住某人wait ones turn to do sth.等着轮到某人做某事think of 想起,记起 recall doing sth.回忆起做某事see sb.off 为某人送行 at work 在工作,起作用1B 结
33、合上文中出现的“arrive or depart”和下文中的“the final moment”可知,空处应该是一个告别(goodbye)的场景,故选 B。2B 根据语境可知,此处表示登机(boarding)前最后的时刻,故选 B。3A 结合下文中的“protect him”可知,母亲在儿子登机前给他一个强有力的(powerful)拥抱,故选 A。gentle“温柔的” ;warm“温暖的” ;common“共同的,普遍的” 。4C 根据语境可知,快要登机的时候,母亲给了儿子一个强有力的拥抱,自然是盼望儿子能一路平安并平安归来,故选 C。leave“离开” ;survive“幸存,艰难渡过”
34、;recover“恢复” 。5D 根据空后的“because the ones I love have a different _6_ from mine”和下文中的“there is no one to see me off”可知,作者是一个人(alone),没有人来为她送行,所以选 D。frightened“害怕的,受惊的” ;anxious“焦虑的,渴望的” ;relaxed“放松的” 。6A 根据语境可知,作者一个人离开是因为所爱之人都有不同的日程安排。schedule“日程安排,计划表”符合语境,故选 A。7C 结合语境可知,作者回忆起(recall)女儿上大学第一次回家的往事,所以
35、选 C项。98C 根据语境可知,作者一把抱住女儿,好像她走失了很久。lost“丢失的,遗失的”符合语境,故选 C。9B 结合语境可知,作者等待很久之后,所乘的航班终于(finally)通知登机了,故选 B。punctually“准时地” ;abruptly“突然地” ;repeatedly“反复地” 。10D 根据语境可知, “_10_ there is no one to see me off”和“I do not _11_ to see where I have come from”是因果关系,所以空处应用 Since“因为,既然” 。11C 既然没有人来送行,作者不需要回头张望(look
36、 back)。slow down“放慢,减速” ;get off“下车,离开” ;run away“突然离开,逃离” 。12C 结合语境可知,作者没有回头张望,相反地,作者想的是,还在上班的丈夫不知道作者是否已经离开。故选 C 项。13D 参见上题解析。wonder if.“不知道是否”符合语境,故选 D。14A 结合语境可知,作者发现自己记得(remembering)另一件以前的迎接与送行,故选 A。15B 结合下文中的“Because of my tears”可知,此处应用 crying。shout“大喊,喊叫” ;laugh“大笑,笑” ; whisper“低语,悄声说” 。16B 此处
37、指的是,因为作者哭泣,每个人(everyone)都在看着作者和她的丈夫。故选 B。17A 虽然大家都在看,但是作者并不在意(care),故选 A。respond“回复,作出反应” ;scold“训斥,责骂” ;flee“逃离” 。18D 根据语境可知,人生中一直需要这样重要的时刻(moment),故选D。arrival“到达” ;chance“机会” ;departure“离开” 。19A 根据语境可知,作者希望所有出行(journey)的人回来时都能看到有人在等待(waiting for)他们。故选 A。20D 参见上题解析。四、七选五。Everyone makes mistakes.1._
38、 Making a mistake at work,however,can be more serious. It may cause problems for your employer and even affect the companys bottom line.Evil consequences will finally come down to you.Simply correcting your mistake and moving on may not be an option. When you make a mistake at work, your career may
39、depend on what you do next.Admit your mistake.Tell your boss about your mistake immediately.The only exception is if you 10make an insignificant error that will not affect anyone.Otherwise,dont try to hide your mistake. 2._ Present your boss with a plan to fix your mistake.When you go to your bosss
40、office to admit your mistake,you must have a plan for correcting it.Present your plan clearly.Tell your boss how long it will take to carry out your plan and if there are any costs involved. Dont blame anyone else for your mistake.3_ Encourage those who may share responsibility to follow your lead i
41、n admitting to your boss. 4_ Theres a big difference between admitting your mistake and beating yourself up about it.Take responsibility but dont blame yourself for making it,especially in public.Correct your mistake on your own time.If you have to spend extra hours at work to correct your mistake,d
42、ont expect to be paid for that time.5._ AApologize for your mistake but dont beat yourself upBUsually you can correct your error or just forget about it and move onCYou can use your lunch hour or come into work earlyDPointing fingers wont help you if you make a mistakeEStrengthen your friendship wit
43、h your bossFYoull feel ashamed if your colleague takes the responsibility for youGYou will look terrible if someone else discovers it【解题导语】 每个人都会犯错误,但是在工作中犯错常常导致严重的后果。如何改正工作中所犯的错误呢?本文给出了五点建议。1B 解析:根据空处前句“每个人都会犯错误”并结合下文的“Simply correcting your mistake and moving on may not be an option.”可知,空处与下文对应,故此
44、处应选 B。你通常会改正错误,或者干脆忘记它继续前行。2G 解析:由空前一句可知,不要掩盖错误;据此可以判断,选 G 项,陈述掩盖错误的后果。3D 解析:根据该段标题“Dont blame anyone else for your mistake.”可知,不要为你的错误指责他人;据此可知,该段主要阐述“不要推卸责任”这一建议,故选 D 项。4A 解析:根据空处位置可知,空处为该段标题,即该段的主旨;根据该段的第一句11“Theres a big difference between admitting your mistake and beating yourself up about it.”可知,该段主要阐述“为自己的错误道歉但是不要太责怪自己” ,故选 A 项。5C 解析:根据该段标题“Correct your mistake on your own time.”可知,该段主要阐述“用自己的时间去改正错误”这一建议;C 项中的“your lunch hour or come into work early”与“your own time”对应,故 C 项正确。