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1、版高三英语一轮复习 第1部分 基础知识解读 课时提能练11 Unit 8 Adventure Unit 8Adventure(A).阅读理解A(2017衡水中学全国高三大联考)Discovering the beauty of the science and math that shape our everyday lives, an experience in WonderLab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways.Come and en

2、joy yourself!What to seeSpread across seven different zones, therere loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena.Observe live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy (苍穹

3、) of stars.You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers.With 50 mindblowing wonders of science to enjoy，WonderLab is an experience unlike any other.Besides, a selection of shows will be performed daily in WonderLabs beautiful new show space.They a

4、re free of charge and last 20 minutes.TicketsDay pass：6 per person.This ticket gives you daylong access to WonderLab, perfect whether youre planning a special trip to the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity.Annual pass：10 per person.For less than the price of two

5、visits, give yourself a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences.Opening timesOpen seven days a week, 10：0018：00 (last entry 17：15)WonderLab will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27.During school holidays our opening hours are 10：0

6、019：00 ( last entry 18：15)Please note that in peak periods (from midday onwards) we are experiencing long queues due to the gallerys popularity.【语篇解读】文章介绍了WonderLab的活动、票价及时间安排等信息，吸引大家前去参观游玩。1What can you do in WonderLab?AExplore stars.BProduce lighting.CJoin in explosion shows.DDo chemistry experime

7、nts.C考查细节理解。依据What to see小标题下的“You can also take part in explosive science demonstrations led by our talented team of explainers.”可知，你可以参加爆炸演示。故选C项。2How much should two visitors pay if they visit WonderLab and enjoy the shows for one day?A12. B20.C32. D40.A考查推理判断。从题干可知两位游客适合买第一种票，依据“Day pass：6 per p

8、erson.”可知，两位游客游览一天需要的门票费用为12英镑。故选A项。3When can you enter WonderLab?A9：30 on December 23.B18：30 on school holidays.C11：00 on Christmas.D10：30 on December 28.D考查细节理解。依据Opening times小标题下的“Open seven days a week，10：0018：00(last entry 17：15)WonderLab will be closed on December 24，25 and 26 and will be ope

9、n as usual from December 27.”以及“During school holidays our opening hours are 10：0019：00(last entry 18：15)”可知，平时的开放时间是10点到18点，圣诞节期间闭馆，在学校假期的开放时间是10点到19点，最后准许进入的时间是18：15，只有D项符合。4What is the purpose of the text?ATo introduce WonderLab.BTo attract people to WonderLab.CTo explain how WonderLab works.DTo

10、analyze why WonderLab is attractive.B考查推理判断。文章介绍了WonderLab的活动、票价及时间安排等信息，再根据第一段末尾Come and enjoy yourself！可知，本文的写作目的是吸引人们参观WonderLab。故选B项。 B 【导学号：33220158】(2017福建福州普通高中毕业班综合质量检测)According to a team of researchers, an animals ability to perceive(感知) time is linked to their pace of life.“Our results le

11、nd support to the importance of time perception in animals where the ability to perceive time in a very short time may be the difference between life and death for fast moving creatures，” commented the lead author Kevin Healy from Trinity College Dublin.The study was done with a variety of animals u

12、sing a phenomenon based on the maximum speed of flashes of light an individual can see before the light source is seen as constant.Dogs, for example, have eyes with a refresh rate higher than humans.One example of this phenomenon at work, the authors say, is the housefly and its ability to avoid bei

13、ng hit.The research shows flies observe motion in a shorter time than our own eyes can achieve, which allows them to avoid being hit.Professor Graeme Ruxton of the University of St Andrews in Scotland, who worked jointly on the research project, said in a statement, “Having eyes that send updates to

14、 the brain at much higher frequencies than our eyes do is of no value if the brain cannot process that information equally quickly.Thus, this work highlights the impressive abilities of even the smallest animal brains.Flies might not be deep thinkers, but they can make good decisions very quickly.”I

15、n comparison, the tiger beetle(虎甲虫)runs faster than its eyes can keep up, basically becoming blind, which requires it to stop periodically to reevaluate its preys(猎物) position.Our results suggest that time perception offers an as yet unstudied dimension in which animals can specialize and there is a

16、 considerable range to study this system in more detail.【语篇解读】本文是一篇科普说明文。研究发现，动物感知时间的能力和它们的生活节奏有关，对于快速移动的动物来说，在短时间内感知时间的能力决定着它们的生死。文章列举了家蝇、狗和虎甲虫等动物，证明了动物感知时间的能力的重要性。5What is the research mentioned in the passage mainly about?APace of life of animals.BTime perception of animals.CLifetime of small ani

17、mals.DImpressive abilities of animals.B考查主旨大意。通读全文可知，根据第一段的“According to a team of researchers，an animals ability to perceive(感知)time is linked to their pace of life.”可知为本文的主题句；结合下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了一项研究发现：动物感知时间的能力和它们的生活节奏有关，故B项正确。6What does Kevin Healys comment mean in Para.2?AThe ability of animals to

18、perceive time depends on their high moving speed.BThe survival of fast moving animals relies on their ability to perceive time.CAnimals with quicker pace of life have better perception of time.DAnimals with poor ability of time perception have a shorter life.B考查细节理解。根据第二段Kevin Healy所说的话“Our results

19、lend support to the importance of time perception in animals where the ability to perceive time in a very short time may be the difference between life and death for fast moving creatures”可知，Kevin Healy认为，对于快速移动的动物来说在短时间内感知时间的能力决定着它们的生死；据此可知，该句是说快速移动的动物的生存依赖于它们对时间的感知能力，故B项正确。7Why can houseflies avoi

20、d being hit?AThey can think very deeply before they act.BThey can fly much faster than their eyes can keep up.CThey can process information as quickly as they receive it.DThey can send information to the brain more quickly than to their eyes.C考查细节理解。根据第四段的“The research shows flies observe motion in

21、a shorter time than our own eyes can achieve，which allows them to avoid being hit.”可知，家蝇能比我们在更短的时间内感知到物体的运动，这是它们得以避免被拍死的原因，故C项正确。干扰项分析根据第五段中的“Flies might not be deep thinkers，but they can make good decisions very quickly”可知，苍蝇的思考能力较弱，故A项错误；B项说的是虎甲虫；根据第五段中的“Having eyes that send.equally quickly”可知D项错

22、误。8What will a tiger beetle have to do to catch a moving prey?ATry to run as fast as it can.BPrevent itself from becoming blind.CSlow down to gain its time perception.DStop occasionally to spot the prey again.D考查细节理解。根据第六段“In comparison，the tiger beetle(虎甲虫)runs faster than its eyes can keep up，basi

23、cally becoming blind，which requires it to stop periodically to reevaluate its preys(猎物)position.”可知，虎甲虫虽然奔跑的速度快，但是视力跟不上奔跑的速度，需要偶尔停下来重新确定猎物的位置，故D项正确。.完形填空(2017山西考前适应性测试)My father, Danny Thomas, was a famous comedian, singer, actor, and producer with many fans.When I was a child I 1 him.Once，my father

24、 made a(n) 2 with Margaret OBrien and he often took me to the set.I also wanted to be a movie star.Ten years later, at age seventeen, I got my 3 I played the lead in Gigi.However, the 4 of finally being a real actress was painfully shortlived.All the interviews and all the reviews 5 my father.Would

25、I be as good as my father? Was I as gifted，as funny? Would I be as popular? I was extremely 6 I loved my father，but my 7 was just him.“Daddy，” I began, “please dont be 8 when I tell you this.I want to change my 9 I love you but I dont want to be a Thomas anymore.”I tried not to 10 during the long si

26、lence.And then he said, “I raised you to be a thoroughbred(优秀的赛马)When thoroughbreds run, they wear blinders to keep their eyes focused straight 11 with no disturbance，no other horses.They hear the crowd but they dont 12 They just run their own race.Thats what you have to do.Dont listen to anyone 13

27、you to me or to anyone else.You just run your own race.”The next night 14 the crowd filled into the theater，the stage manager 15 me a white box with a red ribbon.I opened it up and inside was a pair of old horse blinders with a little note that 16 ， “Run your own race，Baby.”Run your own race, Baby.D

28、ad could have said it a dozen other ways: “Be 17 ”； “Dont be influenced by others.” But it wouldnt have been the same.He chose the right words at the right time.And all 18 my life, Ive been able to come to the point by asking myself, “Am I running my race or 19 elses.”I thank my father for all his w

29、ords that continue to live in my 20 【语篇解读】作者通过自己的经历让我们明白一个人生哲理：走好自己的路，让别人说去吧。1A.hated BadoredCfeared DavoidedB根据上文中提及的“was a famous comedian，singer，actor，and producer with many fans”可知，作者的父亲是一个著名的喜剧家、歌手、演员及制作人，而且有许多粉丝，因此，作者小时候很崇拜(adore)他。故选B项。hate意为“厌恶；憎恨”；fear意为“害怕；恐惧”；avoid意为“避免”。2A.movie BalbumCr

30、ecord DinterviewA根据下文中的“I also wanted to be a movie star.”可知，此处指作者的父亲跟玛格丽特奥布赖恩一起拍电影(movie)，他经常把作者带到拍摄现场。故选A项。album意为“相册；唱片”；record意为“记录”；interview意为“采访；面试”。3A.position BawardCdegree DchanceD根据下文中的“I played the lead in Gigi.”可知，作者也想成为一名电影明星，而她在电影琪琪中饰演主角，说明作者在17岁时得到了一次机会(chance)。故选D项。position意为“职位；位置”

31、；award意为“荣誉；奖励”；degree意为“程度；学位”。4A.affection BanxietyCexcitement DbitternessC联系上文及常识可知，作者实现了当演员的梦想，心情一定是激动的。affection意为“感情；喜爱；感染”；anxiety意为“忧虑；担忧”；excitement意为“兴奋；激动”；bitterness意为“痛苦；悲痛；怨恨”。故选C项。句意：然而痛苦的是，最终成为真正的女演员的激动并未持续很久。5A.focused on Brelied onCappealed to Dattended toA根据下文中的Would I be as good

32、as my father？及从上文可知作者的父亲很有名，所以记者都想从作者身上得到关于她父亲的各种相关信息。也就是说，所有的采访和评论的焦点都围绕着父亲。focus on意为“集中于”，故选A项。rely on意为“依靠；信赖”；appeal to意为“上诉；申诉；对有吸引力；呼吁；恳求”；attend to意为“注意；致力于；关心；照料；护理”。6A.calm BupsetCtouched DguiltyB根据上文可推知，作者本来因为成为真正的演员而感到兴奋，但是几乎没有人关心她自己的努力，只关心她父亲的情况，所以她很心烦(upset)。故选B项。calm意为“冷静的”；touched意为“感动的”；guilty意为“内疚的；有罪的”。7