2019高考总复习优化设计1轮英语人教课时规范练36(选修8 Unit1)(附答案)

课时规范练36(选修8 Unit 1)

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

(2018·福建三明第一中学期中检测)

Much of the food Americans buy at the store has a secret military(军用的) history.People in the United States eat more processed foods(经加工的食品) than those in other

countries.Now,many foods like energy bars and frozen dinners can be linked to a U.S.military laboratory.

The U.S.military’s interest in food science expanded during World War Ⅱ.At that time,the military went from feeding 400,000 soldiers to sending meals to 11.6 million troops worldwide.However,these foods would turn bad and be ruined over time,which led to a major effort to learn how to protect,store and carry food into battle.

The military obtained help from big food industry businesses to help produce foods for soldiers.As a result,this U.S.military-led effort led to the invention of products like energy bars,restructured meat and extended-life bread.The relationship between these food companies and the military did not end when the war did.So the system where the military,universities and industry worked together to solve some of the big issues in food science has stayed complete.And from that system,all sorts of processing techniques have come into the marketplace.These foods ended up becoming part of the American diet.And this was no accident.

This effort led to the development of many of the foods Americans find in grocery stores.For example,the military developed whole cheese powder,like the kind often found in boxes of cheese.To create the powder,manufacturers removed water from the cheese in an effort to reduce the weight and size of food sent to soldiers overseas.The military also wanted a way to remove water from potatoes.The resulting technology made Pringle’s potato chips possible.

Consumers have benefited by having processed foods that are convenient and safe to eat.And they certainly have helped consumers in managing the modern lifestyles.However,they are not necessarily good for consumers.

1.Many processed foods in the United States . A.sell well worldwide B.taste really delicious C.come from the U.S.military

D.have something to do with the U.S.military 2.Para.3 mainly talks about . A.why processing techniques were used

B.how food industry businesses made military foods C.why some problems in food science stayed unsolved D.how military foods turned into ordinary people’s diet 3.In World War Ⅱ, .

A.Pringle’s potato chips were very popular B.foods that were easy to store were in great need C.foods were made into powder to reduce the size D.soldiers needed high quality foods to keep healthy

4.Which of the following can describe the author’s attitude to processed foods? A.Habit is second nature. B.Every coin has two sides. C.Make much of what you have. D.That thing which is rare is dear.

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B

(2018·福建龙海程溪中学期中检测)

The Polynesian canoe (独木舟) guided only by nature as it circles the globe has reached South Africa,the most dangerous distance partly because of the complicated ocean conditions.

The canoe Hokulea left Hawaii last year,and its crew members are sailing without modern navigation(导航) equipment.They are using the waves and the position of the stars to help,sailing the way that brought the first Polynesians to the Hawaiian Islands.

Hokulea was first built and launched in the 1970s in an attempt to revive (复兴) Polynesian finding way in the sea.The first voyage to Tahiti in 1976 was successful and the canoe became an icon (标志).The latest voyage is called Malama Honua,which means “to care for our Earth.”

By the time the voyage is expected to end in 2018,the crew members will have sailed more than 60,000 miles.They arrived in Cape Town,where crew members taught the local community about traditional navigation,native Hawaiian culture and ways to care for the ocean.

“We got around South Africa safely.The journey is also about building relationships and connections at all our stops.To be honest,the majority of people don’t know much about Hawaiian culture or Hawaii,”said navigator Nainoa Thompson.

He described a moment when Hawaiian students who have joined in the voyage met with children in Cape Town.The members didn’t know how to connect until their own children danced,and then the local children followed,which gave them a chance to witness what world peace looks like and sounds like.The stop was made possible with permission from a Nobel Peace Prize winner,Archbishop Desmond Tutu,who blessed the canoe during a 2012 visit to Hawaii.

The canoe will spend two weeks off the water before going across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time to South America.Up to 200 crew members have sailed with Hokulea so far,joining and leaving the journey at various points.

5.How did the first Polynesians find their way to South Africa? A.With the help of a compass. B.With the help of a local guide.

C.By using the power of nature. D.By using navigation equipment.

6.According to Nainoa Thompson,the voyage to South Africa . A.attracted more visitors to the Hawaiian Islands B.got people to have a better understanding of the ocean C.made the canoe become well-known all over the world

D.helped crew members and the locals know more about each other 7.Connecting with the locals was made possible mainly because of . A.Nainoa Thompson B.the local people

C.a Nobel Peace Prize winner D.some children

8.The next destination of Hokulea is . A.South America B.Cape Town C.Hawaii D.South Africa

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Ⅱ.七选五阅读

(2018·重庆巴蜀中学二诊)

Ways to Track Your Personal Health Information on Your Phone

Your smart phone is a powerful and flexible tool for acquiring information related to your health. 1 There are other various ways that allow the user several approaches for acquiring health information.

◆ 2 The sensors(传感器) built into your phone can automatically capture selected types of health information when they are linked to suitable apps.Thus,the apps take advantage of the