2019-2020学年译林版英语必修二新素养同步练习：Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained Section 知能演练轻

快速不断地浏览使人们的注意力时长越来越短；但是有人认为，浏览网站，可以提高年轻人的判断能力。

1．Why does the writer mention “goldfish”？ A．To analyze data. B．To introduce a topic. C．To settle problems. D．To suggest a way out.

B 解析：推理判断题。文章第一段第一句说金鱼只能集中九秒钟的注意力；结合第一段的第二句But according to a new research, humans are becoming like goldfish.可知，人们正变得像金鱼一样；接着文章提出中心论点：由于技术发展，我们的注意力时长变得越来越短。据此可以判断，作者用金鱼的例子是为了引出文章主题，故B项正确。

2．What may cause a shorter attention span according to Dr.Ted Selker? A．Skipping around the Internet. B．Time to digest information. C．Traditional methods of reading. D．Making decisions.

A 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的We move quickly from one site to another on the web及and we are losing the ability to concentrate可知，Ted Selker认为，由于人们快速浏览网站，人们正在丧失集中注意力的能力，故A项正确。

3．What will help students overcome a short attention span? A．Receiving emails. B．Texting messages. C．Reading more books. D．Watching quickie movies.

C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的最后一句I am trying to persuade my pupils to read more books, so that they concentrate on one subject for longer.可知，阅读更多的书将有助于学生克服注意力集中时间短的问题，故C项正确。

4．What is Ray Cole’s attitude towards looking through websites quickly? A．Cautious. C．Skeptical.

B．Unfavorable. D．Supportive.

D 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的But not everyone believes that there is a problem.及On the web, young people learn to make quick decisions about what is and isn’t worth reading.可知，Ray Cole认为年轻人快速浏览网站可以提高快速判断的能力；据此可判断，Ray Cole对快速浏览网站持支持态度，故D项正确。

B

If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York.It’s a whole world in a city.

The World of Theatre: All of New York is a stage.And it begins with Broadway.Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!

The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Centre.Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village.Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance sports found anywhere.

The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso.From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees.Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.

The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s Roast Beijing Duck in Chinatown, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is a world of great taste waiting for you in New York.

The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue(雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Centre? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse－drawn carriage(马车) through Central Park？Only in New York!

【解题导语】 本文介绍了在纽约许多值得游览的东西。

5．From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is mostly likely to be the name of a famous________．

A．actor C．cook

B．musician D．painter

D 解析：推理判断题。Rembrandt这个名人出现在第四段The World of Art部分，据此推断，Rembrandt是一名画家。故选D项。

6．Which of the following can visitors do only in New York? A．To see the Statue of Liberty.

B．To taste the finest French coq au vin. C．To enjoy a Beethoven concert. D．To eat Roast Beijing Duck.

A 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，仅纽约有自由女神像，而法国最好的酒闷仔鸡、贝多芬的音乐和北京的烤鸭在其他地方也有。故选A项。

7．This passage may be taken from________． A．a handbook for English learners B．a guidebook for foreign travelers C．a pocketbook for businessmen D．a storybook for local readers

B 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York.”可知，你可以去纽约，在那里你可以看到一切想看的。下文介绍了纽约的很多值得一看的东西，据此推断，此文是建议人们去纽约参观游览。故选B项。

Ⅱ 七选五

Find Ways to Respond to a Major Disaster

When natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes happen, there’s always a great need for coordinated(协调的) disaster relief(安慰) and recovery(痊愈).1.________

Volunteer

To take a hands－on approach to disaster recovery, volunteer your time and talents.You can travel to the affected regions to provide support.2.________ It is recommended(建议) that you volunteer through one of the professional organizations for your safety and your skills can be put to best use.

Donate(捐赠) money

Disaster victims often have lost their homes or need to relocate.In many cases, your money is just as valuable as your physical presence in helping with relief efforts.Many organizations provide temporary housing, food and other items for victims.3.________ Even organizations like the Red Cross have been criticized for how donated funds have been allocated(分配)．

Donate blood

If you can’t travel and don’t feel comfortable giving money, a need for donated blood always existed.The Red Cross and local medical organizations manage blood supplies that are important to disaster victims.Call the Red Cross to schedule an appointment.4.________

5．________

Goods are valuable in stricken areas.Building materials and donations of bottled water or household items can be placed on trucks and taken to the disaster areas.It is the best to allow the professional organizations to coordinate these donation efforts and see that the needed supplies reach a location where they will be best used for recovery.

A．Send needed items B．Make preparations

C．A lot of people are skillful at organizing local response. D．Or look out for a blood drive in your area.

E．Whether disaster has occurred at home or abroad, you can help.

F．And you can do everything from providing first aid to rebuilding homes in these areas. G．Before giving, though, make sure you trust the organization receiving your money. 【解题导语】 本文主要讲述了面对受灾地区人们能够给予什么帮助。

1．E 解析：根据空前的“When natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes happen, there’s always a great need for coordinated(协调的) disaster relief(安慰) and recovery(痊愈)．”可知当灾难发生后，为救济和恢复当地的生活我们都可以尽一份力，故选E。

2．F 解析：根据Volunteer这一标题，可知以下都是在详细介绍可以给予哪些帮助，故选F。

3．G 解析：根据空后的“Even organizations like the Red Cross have been criticized for how donated funds have been allocated(分配)．”可知甚至像红十字会这样的机构也曾被质疑捐款是如何分配的，故选G。

4．D 解析：根据空前的“Call the Red Cross to schedule an appointment.”可知可以给红十字会打电话预约献血，也可以寻找附近的献血活动，故选D。

5．A 解析：根据下文的“Goods are valuable in stricken areas.Building materials and donations of bottled water or household items can be placed on trucks and taken to the disaster areas.”可知是建议给灾区提供急需物资的帮助，故选A。

Ⅲ 短文改错 Dear Jack，

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Yours， Li Hua

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