1、1Unit 4李仕才考点规范练（必修 5 Unit 4)【短文语法填空】根据短文内容，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A Roman writer called Pliny wrote about a volcanic eruption 1.happening(happen) on August 24th，79 AD.A volcano named Vesuvius，2.which was near Pompeii，erupted and a cloud came down the mountain，3.burying(bury) everything in its
2、 path，including the whole city.Pliny was 4.deeply(deep) impressed by the sad event.Whats worse，the whole city which 5.was_buried (bury)under the ashes had been forgotten entirely by the world.6.However，more than 1，600 years later，some scientists started to dig out the ancient city of Pompeii and 7.f
3、ound(find) out the whole truth.Before the eruption occurred，it had been a booming city.It is the forms of the people who were caught 8.in the disaster 9.that have made the city a monument to human history.Today many people visit Pompeii every year 10.to_learn(learn) more about the ancient world.阅读理解
4、ARobert Michael Lipsyte is an American sports journalist and author.He was born on January 16,1938 in New York.Lipsytes father was a school head teacher,his mother a teacher.Instead of sharing a game of catch with his father,the two often visited the library and read books.One of Lipsytes children,S
5、am Lipsyte,is also an author and teacher at Columbia University in New York.In the first chapter of his book SportsWorld,Lipsyte points out that he did not even attend his first Major League Baseball game until he was thirteen years old.Lipsyte says he was very disappointed with his experience at th
6、e game and went to only one more game“as a paying customer”.His third Major League Baseball game was as a sports reporter for The New York Times.2As a boy,Lipsyte did play sports,but he felt acute pressure to do better than others at sports which discouraged his interest.This experience later develo
7、ped into a major theme in some of Lipsytes non-fiction works such as SportsWorld and novels like Jock and Jill and One Fat Summer.The main character of One Fat Summer,Bobby Marks,is an adolescent in the 1950s.He is overweight and does something about it.In 1952,Lipsyte took a summer job as a lawn(草坪
8、) boy and lost forty pounds,ridding himself of the youthful reputation for being fat.In 1978,Robert Lipsyte was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer.His experience with the illness led to another novel for young adults,The Chemo Kid.Fred Bauer,the main character,is an ordinary high school junior and discovers
9、he has cancer.Amazingly,Fred acquires superpowers,apparently due to the treatments,and becomes “The Chemo Kid”,fighting for the environment and against drug dealers.Lipsyte was given a position in the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame (名人堂) in 1993.The Margaret A.Edwards Award is an American Library
10、Association literary award that annually recognizes an author and a specific body of his or her work for “significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature”.Lipsyte won the award in 2001,citing(表彰) four books published from 1967 to 1993.According to the citation,“Lipsytes books focus on
11、 the search for self-definition by young adults.”1.What can we learn about Lipsyte?A.He devoted his childhood to sports.B.He taught at Columbia University.C.He came from an educated family.D.He has only one child in his life.2.What did Lipsyte do the second time he went to a Major League Baseball ga
12、me?A.He watched the game.B.He reported the game.C.He played the game and lost it.D.He collected material for his book.33.What do Bobby Marks and young Lipsyte have in common?A.They didnt play sports.B.They didnt like summer.C.They dealt with their weight problem.D.They reached adulthood in the 1950s
13、.4.Why was Lipsyte given the Margaret A.Edwards Award in 2001?A.Because he has achieved widespread fame.B.Because he has written good books for teens.C.Because he has talked about hot topics in his books.D.Because he has published a significant number of books.B(2016广州毕业班测试一)Earlier this year,the so
14、cial media website Facebook announced that it would work with several news organizationsincluding The New York Times,The Guardian,and the BBCto place news stories directly into users personal Facebook webpage.Stories published using Facebook Instant Articles will load more quickly and keep the style
15、 of the original publisher,who will keep all the advertising income the stories earn at least for now.The deal shows how important social media has become to news organizations,and is a clear sign of how the world of news is changing and has been for a while.When Google News began in 2002,many saw i
16、t as the death of the newspaper.It had no human editor.Instead Google used and still uses a secret computer program that selects and displays news stories according to the readers personal interests.More recently,Associated Press and Yahoo!have been publishing computer-written articles.Both use spec
17、ial software to automatically produce stories about company financial results and sports reportsareas where the quality of writing is felt to be of secondary importance to the accuracy of the data.Should we be worried about such developments?I think we should.One concern 4is that Facebook,Google and
18、 other social media websites see journalism as a sideline,a way of putting people in front of advertisements.It isnt their primary functionso if it stops making them lots of money,theyre likely to stop doing it.Theres also a concern that computer-written articles are not actually journalism at all,b
19、ecause what a human news team produces is actually quite complex.A well-written news story puts information in context,offers a voice to each side of an argument and brings the public new knowledge.Though economics and speed of delivery mean readers will probably choose a computer-written story over
20、 a carefully shaped articleat least for daily newsI dont think computers will be writing any in-depth articles for a while yet.5.What is the main purpose of the article?A.To report on a new computer service offered by Facebook.B.To advise readers against reading computer-written news.C.To express co
21、ncerns about recent trends in online news.D.To describe the process of online news reporting.6.Computer-written news reports have so far focused on sports and finance because . A.these are the most popular topics for online readersB.there are fewer journalists specialising in these areasC.informatio
22、n on these topics is more easily availableD.writing style is less important than accuracy in these areas7.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Journalism. B.Advertising.C.Facebook. D.Business.8.In Paragraph 4,which of the following is mentioned as a characteristic of a well-w
23、ritten news article?A.The information presented is up-to-date.B.The authors opinion is clear.5C.Different views on the topic are presented.D.The language used is vivid.Last week,Google held a conference where the company announced what it had planned for the coming months.This year the company talke
24、d about combining mobile and search products with new services,better known as apps.Google AssistantGoogle Assistant is a service designed to help users get things done.Using advanced technology,it can communicate as if it were a real person.For example,someone is standing in front of a sculpture an
25、d asks Google Assistant,“Who is the artist?”The service would know where the person asking the question is and what he or she is talking about,providing the name of the sculptures artist as the answer.The service can also search a users photographs and videos.The user can ask to“search my photos for
26、 hugs.”Google Assistant then provides all of the images of individuals hugging.AlloGoogle is launching a new messaging app called Allo.The app uses your phone number so it is easy to connect with your friends.Within Allo,users can send text messages,photos,stickers and emoji images.Users can add pho
27、tos and draw on photos within Allo.Google Assistant is available within Allo.Users can ask Google Assistant questions and get answers within the Allo app.For example,a user can ask,“When is my next appointment today?”and get the answer without leaving Allo.DuoDuo is Googles new video chat app.Duo is
28、 similar to Apples FaceTime,but available only as video and only on mobile devices.Duo can adjust the quality of a video based on the strength of the Internet signal.If the user has a weak Internet connection,the video will adjust to a lower quality so the chat can continue.6Android AutoGoogle has s
29、igned up over 40 car makers to offer Android Auto,the infotainment system for automobiles.Over 100 models of cars offer Android Auto.Google expects this number to double by the end of the year.1.How can users interact with Google Assistant?A.Through short messages.B.By touching the screen.C.Through
30、conversations.D.By body gestures.2.Which of the following is a function of“Allo”?A.Sending information.B.Replacing other apps.C.Collecting photographs.D.Adjusting the video quality.3.What can users do with“Duo”?A.Video chat.B.Ask questions.C.Look through news.D.Draw on pictures.4.Which of the follow
31、ing has been designed for cars?A.Google Assistant.B.Android Auto.C.Allo.D.Duo.参考答案： 1.C; 2.A; 3.A; 4.B解析： 1.细节理解题。根据第一个小标题的 someone is standing in front of a sculpture and asks Google Assistant,“Who is the artist?”可知,用户是通过对话与其互动的。2.细节理解题。根据第二个小标题的 Within Allo,users can send text messages,photos,stic
32、kers and emoji images 可知,该程序可以用来发送信息。73.细节理解题。根据第三个小标题的 but available only as video and only on mobile devices 可知,该程序用作视频聊天。4.细节理解题。根据第四个小标题的 Google has signed up over 40 car makers to offer Android Auto,the infotainment system for automobiles 可知,Android Auto 是专为汽车设计的软件。.七选五阅读Unusual Commute(通勤):the
33、 FreezewayForget the train and bus:one city in Canada has decided maybe its time to stop complaining about the freezing weather. 1 Soon,there will be freezeways for ice-skating commuters. With an average temperature of -10 in the heart of winter,commuting in the Canadian city of Edmonton is not alwa
34、ys a walk in the park. 2 To build a road made of ice,the city is considering a plan to flood an 11 km route. 3 Inspired by a comment made in the 1990s by city councilor(议员) Tooker Gomberg to “break the fire hydrants(消防栓 ) open,flood the streets,and let people skate to work in the winter,”Gibbs becam
35、e determined to make this a reality. According to Edmontons 2015 Winter Cities Conference,the route would act as a walking and bike path in summer. 4 Gibbs says the long ice corridor would encourage active lifestyles,create sustainable(可持续的) forms of transportation,and provide Edmonton with a much-n
36、eeded tourist attraction. 5 Councilor Scott McKeen said that the Freezeway could be a great way to take advantage of one of Edmontons greatest natural resourceswinter. Not to mention,putting on a pair of skates and going to the office quickly would have to be the best possible way to get to work!A.T
37、o solve this problem,architect student Matthew Gibbs has suggested the Freezeway.B.Therefore,residents can ice-skate to work,school and other local attractions in winter.8C.Canadians stop thinking winter as a problem and begin to take advantage of it.D.A number of Edmonton councilors have supported
38、the Freezeway idea.E.The Freezeway idea shows how to turn a negative into a positive.F.Instead,its time to accept the ice-filled winter streets.G.While during winter,it would be used as a Freezeway.书面表达(2017合肥第一次教学质量检测)假如你是李华,来自阳光中学,你校乒乓球队应邀去澳大利亚一所中学参加中学生乒乓球友谊赛。请你给举办学校联系人 Mr.Williams 写一封邮件询问相关事宜。要点如
39、下:1.接受邀请,表示感谢;2.询问食宿、交通及比赛日程等方面的安排;3.提出相关建议。注意:1.词数 100 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头语和结束语已为你写好,不计入总词数。Dear Mr.Williams,I am Li Hua,a student from Sunshine Middle School. Thank you for all your help and look forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua9考点规范练(必修 5 Unit 4).【解题导语】本文是记叙文。罗伯特 迈克尔 利普斯特不仅是一名体育记者,还是一名作家,
40、他写了很多青少年读物。1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Lipsytes father was a school head teacher,his mother a teacher.”可知,利普斯特来自书香门第。2.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.went to only one more gameas a paying customer.”可知,利普斯特第二次参与美国职业棒球大联盟比赛是作为观众,买票观赛。3.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Bobby Marks.is overweight and does something about it.In 1952,Lipsyte.lost
41、 forty pounds,ridding himself of the youthful reputation for being fat”可知,鲍比 马克斯和青少年时期的利普斯特都受肥胖困扰并积极解决这个问题。4.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The Margaret A.Edwards Award.recognizes an author and a specific body of his or her work for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.”及利普斯特的表彰词“Lipsyte
42、s books focus on the search for self-definition by young adults.”可知,利普斯特获奖是因为他写的青少年读物对青少年产生了深远影响。【解题导语】本文为说明文。脸谱网启用新闻发布平台,合作媒体包括纽约时报 卫报和英国广播公司(BBC)。5.C 推理判断题。本文主要讲述了脸谱网启用新闻发布平台,合作媒体包括纽约时报卫报和英国广播公司(BBC)。根据第三段中的“Should we be worried about such developments?I think we should.”可知,作者写本文是为了表达对这一发展趋势的担心。故选
43、 C 项。6.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “Both use special software to automatically produce stories about company financial results and sports reportsareas where the quality of writing is felt to be of secondary importance to the accuracy of the data.”可知,新闻之所以主要报道金融和体育运动方面,是因为它们对写作方式要求不高。故选 D 项。107.A 代词指代题。根据“One co
44、ncern is that Facebook,Google and other social media websites see journalism as a sideline,a way of putting people in front of advertisements.”可知,作者认为它们把新闻业当副业;接下来说“它不是它们的主要功能”,故本处“It”指的是新闻业(journalism)。故选 A 项。8.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“A well-written news story puts information in context,offers a voice to
45、each side of an argument and brings the public new knowledge.”可知,一篇好的新闻报道会反映各方的心声,呈现不同的观点。故选 C 项。.【解题导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了加拿大一条不同寻常的通勤路冰路。1.F 根据上一句内容可知,位于加拿大的埃德蒙顿决定现在是时候不再抱怨寒冷的天气了,“而是该接受冰雪覆盖的冬天街道” 。F 项中的 its time 与上句句式一致。2.A A 项承上启下,this problem 指的就是上句冬天气温低、通勤不便的问题;the Freezeway 指的就是下段中的 a road made of ic
46、e。3.B 根据本段中的“.flood the streets,and let people skate to work in the winter.”可知,这条长达 11 千米的冰路可以使“居民们冬天滑冰去上班、上学或者去当地的其他地方” 。4.G 上句中的 the route 指的就是冰路,所以这条路在夏天的时候可以作为人行道和自行车道使用,“而在冬天,它会被用做冰路” 。5.D 下句以麦基恩议员为例说明“不少埃德蒙顿的议员支持冰路计划” 。.Dear Mr.Williams, I am Li Hua,a student from Sunshine Middle School.We are
47、 delighted to accept the invitation to play a friendly table tennis match,which will no doubt strengthen our friendship.I am writing to know more about the arrangements. Since it is the first time for us to go to Australia,wed like to know the details about the accommodation so that we can make some
48、 preparations in advance.We prefer to live in host families to experience local culture.Besides,is it possible for you to pick us up at the airport after our arrival?Also,I would appreciate it if we could work out a proper schedule for both sides.Thank you for all your help and look forward to your reply. Yours,11Li Hua
