必修四 Unit 4 高考提能练
阅读理解·组块专练——练速度
(限时：35分钟)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2016·山西大学附中第五次月考)My grandfather died more than twentyfive years ago. I was fifteen then. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he
was my biggest fan. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play Amazing Grace？” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I dont know that one！” We went through this routine at every major holiday, and I always figured Id have time to learn it for him later.
About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa didn?t look the same anymore and that we should prepare ourselves. For a moment I didn?t recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and I?m sure we all knew we were there to say goodbye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter.Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.
The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pulled out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him Amazing Grace. I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.
I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldn?t make me any money and it wasn?t useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要回忆了作者和爷爷之间的故事。
1．At first the author didnt play Amazing Grace for Grandpa because ________.
A．she hadnt learned it yet
B．she found it difficult to play
C．she disliked playing it
D．her grandfather was just joking
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I don’t know that one！ I always figured I’d have time to learn it for him later.”可知，作者当时不会演奏Amazing Grace。故答案选A。
2．From the last sentence in Paragraph 2 we can infer that Grandpa ________.
A．treasured love from family
B．was used to living alone
C．was too weak to feel anything
D．was optimistic about his health
解析：选A 句意猜测题。根据画线句子可知，作者的爷爷虽然病危，但是听到孩子们的声音和笑声，仍感到满足。由此可推知，作者的爷爷很看重亲情。故答案选A。
3．When the author finally played Amazing Grace for Grandpa, she________.
A．made him smile joyfully
B．knew she must play it well
C．brought him love and comfort
D．believed she could play it many times for him
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I had worked on it for weeks”“his appreciative gaze”可知，作者这样做体现了作者对她的爷爷的爱；再根据本段中的“The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes.”可推知，作者演奏这首曲子让她爷爷感到很欣慰。故答案选C。
B
(2016·绵阳第二次诊断)A recent survey in the United States showed that the average family spent more money on its pets than on its children. Although rather shocking, it should not surprise anyone who has seen the doggy parlors (客厅) where loved pets rest. Are Americans unique in treating their little friends in this way? No, the English, too, pay more attention to their pets.
This can clearly be seen when we look at pet foods, which often contain more vitamins than human food. They certainly cost much. Last year the British public spent two hundred million pounds on pet food alone, to say nothing of veterinary bills or animal furniture. It is difficult not to feel angry about this when considering what the same amount could do for victims of starvation and poverty, so it is not unusual for me to_get_hot_under_collar_when I read an old man left all his money to his dog instead of his children.
There are a variety of reasons why I find petsraising alarming. They cause physical problems. An example of this is New York where they have great difficulty getting rid of the mess that dogs leave on the streets. Many people find this funny, but in a number of large cities it is a major problem. Animals can cause disease, too. It is the threat of rabies — a disease with no known cure.
Another problem is the carelessness of pet owners. Most little children want a dog or a cat, and they continually push their mothers and fathers until they get one. It is only when the “sweet little thing” has been brought home that the parents realize how much time and money must be spent on “Rover” or “Bonzo”. Then they just abandon it. As a result, they are allowed to run free. English farmers lose hundreds of sheep a year, killed by someone?s pet and you must have read of children being hurt by some pets of their own.
Lastly, I would only suggest that we have got our priorities wrong and that something should be done about it. In my view, it?s time we stopped being sentimental about pets. I can see no reason why we should get upset when animals are cut up for medical experiments. This will lead us to discover cures for serious human diseases, and then I say, “Keep cutting！”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了养宠物带来的诸多问题，如疾病、伤亡等。
4．The doggy parlors are mentioned in the 1st paragraph to show ________.
A．where Americans keep their pets
B．what costly lives the pets are living
C．why children love their pets so much
D．how much pets depend on their masters
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“the average family spent more money on its pets than on its children”以及第二句提到宠物狗休息的地方可知，宠物狗过着奢华的生活。故答案选B。
5．In the second paragraph “to get hot under the collar” probably means “________”．
A．getting quite hot
B．feeling overwhelmingly angry
C．becoming excited
D．receiving a fashionable shirt
解析：选B 短语意义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句“It is difficult not to feel angry ... so it is not unusual for me to_get_hot_under_collar when ... instead of his children.”可推知，“to get hot under collar”与“feel angry”意思相近，意为“觉得很生气”。故答案选B。
6．According to the author, in which field can animals be most useful?
A．Pet. B．Food.
C．Medicine.
D．Sports.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三、四句“I can see no reason why ... cures for serious human diseases ...”可知，动物在医学方面是有用的。故答案选C。
7．What is authors attitude towards petsraising?
A．Pitiful.
B．Neutral.
C．Opposed.
D．Supportive.
解析：选C 观点态度题。文章第三、四段主要介绍了由宠物狗引起的疾病和伤亡，由此可推知，作者反对养宠物。故答案选C。
C
(2016·大连市第二十高级中学高三月考)The principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a handwritten application letter. However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet. You can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobs. Information can be found about how to fulfill your application letter, the clothes that you should wear and how to carry out the interview itself.
The importance of body language is often mentioned, but doesn?t always get the attention it deserves. After all, before a word has even been spoken, your body language will have already given people their first impression of you. Additionally, your body language will also give out a lot more information. Based on your body language it can be seen if you are selfconfident. It can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps give an impression of whether you are speaking truthfully or not. Body language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice person, someone who will take his work seriously, but also someone who has a sense of humor and can enjoy a joke from time to time. The members of the application committee will ask you questions, but your answers won’t only be oral. The committee will not only pay attention to what you say, but also to how you say it! Body language will determine first if it “clicks”， and sometimes all it takes is just a few seconds. Everybody uses body language, but it takes place mostly at a subconscious (下意识的) level. Using body language appropriately, you can definitely increase your chances of getting a job.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了如何找工作及面试时体态语的重要性。8．What kind of people is the text mainly meant for?
A．Interviewers.
B．Jobhunting people.
C．Employers.
D．Layoff workers.
解析：选B 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了如何找工作及面试时体态语的重要性，很明显是写给找工作的人，故选B。
9．We can learn from the first paragraph that________.
A．handwritten letters are not used in finding a job
B．the more expensive clothes interviewees wear, the better
C．body language is more important than spoken words
D．the Internet is of significance in applying for a job
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段内容特别是最后两句可知，网络对于找工作是非常重要的，故选D。
10．Using body language well in a job interview will probably ________.
A．get rid of the interviewers prejudice
B．determine what position one will get
C．increase the possibility to get the wanted job
D．help one remove nervousness
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句可知，体态语用得好会增加找到理想工作的机会，故选C。
11．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Those using body language are usually confident.
B．Body language is often used on purpose in job hunting.
C．Body language is a mirror to reflect ones personality.
D．People enjoying jokes are preferred in a job interview.
解析：选C 推理判断题。通过第二段的内容，特别是第四、五、六句可知，体态语可以体现人的个性，故选C。其他三项文中并未提及，故排除。
D
(2016·南昌市高三一模)In addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang out in the area. The Quad Cinema is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema：
Washington Square Park
As one of the bestknown of New York City’s 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when it’s most lively and festive.
New York University
It surrounds Washington Square. See the impressive Bobst Library and visit the amazing bookstores. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.
Judson Memorial Church
Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson Memorial Church is most famous for its vocal participation in social events.
Washington Mews
It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place, just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews (马厩街) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.
Jefferson Market Courthouse
Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要对Quad Cinema 附近的一些景点进行了简要的介绍。
12．What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?
A．To introduce some attractions around the Quad Cinema.
B．To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place.
C．To imply the Quad Cinema attracts a lot of customers.
D．To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.
解析：选A 写作意图题。根据第一段的最后一句可推知，本文主要是为了介绍Quad Cinema 附近的一些景点，故选A项。
13．The author mentions Washington Square Park because ________.
A．it is in the center of Greenwich Village
B．it has a history of more than 100 years
C．it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood
D．it has witnessed so many political incidents
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知，Washington Square Park的特殊之处是它是曼哈顿街区的地标，故选C项。
14．Where is the Judson Memorial Church?
A．In the south of Washington Square.
B．Behind Washington Square Park.
C．Opposite Thompson Street.
D．Close to New York University.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段的第一句可知，Judson Memorial Church位于Washington Square的南部，在Washington Square Park的对面，位于Thompson Street和Sullivan Street之间，故选A项。
15．When Washington Mews came into being, ________.
A．it was designed for a university
B．it was intended for keeping horses
C．it was filled with free facilities
D．it was used as a park for horses
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段的第二句可知，Washington Mews建立之初是用来养马的，故选B项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
(2016·南昌市高三一模)We have all seen nervous presenters in classrooms and meetings. One effect of being nervous is moving from side to side. __1__ In fact the audience can lose interest in a speaker who does not move.
How a speaker moves is important. Wholebody movement should be slow and planned to command attention. Such movement helps to communicate confidence.
__2__ But they look at their notes on a paper or at the screen if they have an electronic presentation.
With posture, the typical problem for new speakers is that they are often moving back and forth, and they’re not facing the audience. They’ll often be facing the white board or the screen with slides and be talking to that rather than talking to the audience. The same thing with eye contact with the audience, they find it really, really difficult, because they’ll be looking at their notes, they’ll be looking at their computer, they’ll be looking at the screen, or they will be looking at the floor. The problem of having notes and trying to talk from notes often is a big problem. __3__ The best way to avoid this problem is to use images and few words for notes instead of sentences. The image should help communicate the point you want to make. Writing a few words with the image on your slide helps you remember that point. Then you can look at the audience while speaking.
__4__ When you practice, remember these important tips: be aware of your posture, eye contact, and gestures.
__5__ Then step by step, you’ll become an excellent speaker.
A．So they usually have eye contact with the audience.
B．So they have trouble with eye contact.
C．An important part of public speaking is practice.
D．New public speakers know that they should look at the audience while they speak.
E．A presenter does not need to stand perfectly still.
F．Improve your public speaking with body language.
G．Look for opportunities to speak and gain more confidence.
答案：1～5 EDBCG