2016届高考英语一轮复习(外研版)考点规范训练：必修4 Module 1　Life in the Future

　　考点规范练19(必修4　Module 1)

　　.阅读理解

　　According to a new analysis,we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite serious.Geographers predict that within the next eighty years,climate zones could completely disappear,determining where crops will be grown.Polar regions get colder while tropical regions get even hotter,forcing animals to move to the north.

　　Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases.Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase but may also become stronger.If the changes come too quickly,animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.

　　According to Science Daily,a new study predicts that,by the year 2100,many of today’s familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today’s world.It is urgent that we reduce the risks of far-reaching results for the whole world.The planet itself has been showing signs of change.In 2004,a huge tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008,thousands more died in China in another big earthquake.Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was destroyed seriously in 2010 by yet another big earthquake.

　　Not long ago,scientists discovered ice melting in west Antarctica.This is very worrying because temperatures in this area have remained rather constant and actually even lower at times.Melting occurs when temperatures increase and since the temperatures have remained normal,the ice should not be melting.However,satellite data shows melting around west Antarctica.

　　Within just the last few months,new reports from around the world have been coming in and most all agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously thought.At this point,it doesn’t matter what is causing it,but rather,what can be done about it.On the other hand,our world is getting more and more unstable every year.Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.

　　However,other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connections between these.No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data.

　　1.What would happen if the climate changes too quickly?

　　A.Animals and plants will have to grow in the north.

　　B.Animal and plant species may die out at last.

　　C.Natural disasters will increase but less serious.

　　D.Climate zones will shift and might disappear.

　　2.Why does the author mention the earthquakes happened?

　　A.To show the damage earthquakes have caused.

　　B.To show people’s inability to adjust to the changes.

　　C.To remind people climate changes have begun.

　　D.To tell us more earthquakes are approaching.

　　3.What does the author think matters more?

　　A.To explore the reasons for the climate changes.

　　B.To explore the possible measures against the climate changes.

　　C.To collect more data of the climate changes.

　　D.To figure out what causes the ice in Antarctica to melt.

　　4.The text is mainly about 　. 

　　A.how to protect our planet

　　B.solutions to the climate changes

　　C.how to prepare for the climate changes

　　D.effects of the climate changes

　　Ⅱ.完形填空

　　The concept of solitude(独处)in the digital world is almost non-existent.In the world of digital technology,e-mail,social networking and online video games,information is meant to be 　1　. Solitude can be hard to discover 　2　 it has been given up.In this respect,new technologies have 　3　 our culture. 

　　The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) 　4　as we’ve known it.People have become so 　5　in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted 　6　 they’d rather not be.Today we can talk,text,e-mail,chat and blog(写博客),not only from our 　7　,but from our mobile phones as well. 

　　Most developed nations have become 　8　 on digital technology simply because they’ve grown accustomed to it,and at this point not 　9　 it would make them an outsider.　10　,many jobs and careers require people to be 　11　.From this point of view,technology has changed the culture of work.Being reachable might feel like a 　12　 to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times. 

　　I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who 　13　 wants it.Computers can be shut 　14　 and mobile phones can be turned off.The ability to be“connected”and “on”has many 　15　,as well as disadvantages.Travelers have ended up 　16　on mountains,and mobile phones have saved countless lives.They can also make people feel 　17　 and forced to answer unwanted calls or 　18　 to unwanted texts. 

　　Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society 　19　 across generations.Some find today’s technology a gift.Others consider it a curse.Regardless of anyone’s view on the subject,it’s hard to imagine what life would be like 　20　 daily advancements in technology. 

　　1.A.updatedB.received

　　C.shared D.collected

　　2.A.though B.until

　　C.once D.before

　　3.A.respected B.shaped

　　C.ignored D.preserved

　　4.A.edge B.stage

　　C.end D.balance

　　5.A.sensitive B.intelligent

　　C.considerate D.reachable

　　6.A.even if

　　B.only if

　　C.as if D.if only

　　7.A.media B.computers

　　C.databases D.monitors

　　8.A.bent B.hard

　　C.keen D.dependent

　　9.A.finding B.using

　　C.protecting D.changing

　　10.A.Also B.Instead

　　C.Otherwise D.Somehow

　　11.A.connected B.trained

　　C.recommended D.interested

　　12.A.pleasure B.benefit

　　C.burden D.disappointment

　　13.A.slightly B.hardly

　　C.merely D.really

　　14.A.out B.down

　　C.up D.in

　　15.A.aspects B.weaknesses

　　C.advantages D.exceptions

　　16.A.hidden B.lost

　　C.relaxed D.deserted

　　17.A.trapped B.excited

　　C.confused D.amused

　　18.A.turn B.submit

　　C.object D.reply

　　19.A.vary B.arise

　　C.spread D.exist

　　20.A.beyond B.within

　　C.despite D.without

　　Ⅲ.语法填空

　　Do you know you can become a better student if you want to?You may say,“It takes me lots of time to study,but I still make little progress.”But 1. you can use your time well,you may improve your study.Here 2.(be) a few ways to help you.

　　Plan your time 3.(care).You should make a list of things that you have to do in a week.First,write down the time 4.meals,sleep,exercise,and so on.Then you should use the time that you can to study.Of course,don’t forget 5.(leave) some time for your hobbies.

　　Find 6. good place to study.It can be a desk or a corner of your room.No games,radios 7.TV in this place!When you sit down to study,think only about the subject!

　　Make good 8. of your time in class.Listen carefully to 9. the teacher says,and take notes if necessary.If you do so,it will be 10.(easy) and take less time for you to study later.

　　Can you give any other ways to study?

　　Ⅳ.短文改错

　　I prefer my English classes to be taught in English only.What we all know,a good learning environment is of greatly importance if we want to study English well.Classes teaching in English provide students for a better environment.When English is an only language in class,students will have more opportunity to practise listening and speaking.However,there were problems with this method.Sometimes we may find difficult to follow the teacher and some slow learners may even give up learn English.In spite of these difficulties,but I believe practice makes perfect.With enough practice,we can overcome the difficulties and benefit from English classes in the long run.

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　　Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了气候变化对社会和环境产生的影响。

　　1.B　细节理解题。由第二段的“If the changes come too quickly,animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.”可知答案。注意题干的关键词是“changes too quickly”。

　　2.C　推理判断题。第三段第三句“The planet itself has been showing signs of change.”提到“地球本身一直在显示变化的迹象”,后面紧接着举了地震的例子,故选C项。

　　3.B　细节理解题。由倒数第二段的“...it doesn’t matter what is causing it,but rather,what can be done about it.”即“(目前)重要的不是什么导致了这样的变化,而是如何去处理。”可知,B项意思符合。

　　4.D　主旨大意题。文章开头第一句话就说明了气候变化对社会和环境的影响可能非常严重,下面从不同角度一一说明。

　　.【语篇导读】在现代社会中,由于数码技术的发展,我们独处的概念几乎不复存在。尽管人们对现代技术的发展持有不同的看法,但是技术的进步使我们的生活变得完全不同。让我们尽情地享受生活吧。

　　1.C　考查动词词义辨析。根据第一句“The concept of solitude(独处)in the digital world is almost non-existent.”“在数码时代里,独处的概念几乎是不存在的”可知,此处表示信息是被共享的。故选C项。

　　2.C　考查连词词义辨析。根据上下文语境可知孤独一旦被放弃是很难发现的。once意为“一旦”,符合语境。though意为“尽管”;until意为“直到”;before意为“在……之前”。都不符合题意。

　　3.B　考查动词词义辨析。根据上下文,句意:在这方面,新技术塑造着我们的未来。respect意为“尊重”;shape意为“塑造,使成形”;ignore意为“忽视”;preserve意为“保护”。根据语境可知,应选B项。

　　4.C　考查动词词义辨析。根据本句中的connect(连接)可知,此处表示终止孤独。bring...to an end意为“结束,终止”,符合语境。

　　5.D　考查形容词词义辨析。根据后半句“and connections that one can often be contacted 　6　they’d rather not be.”可知reachable意为“可达到的,可获得的”,符合语境。 

　　6.A　考查连词词义辨析。根据上下文,可推知应选A项。even if意为“即使”;only if意为“只要”;as if意为“似乎”;if only意为“要是……该多好”。

　　7.B　考查名词词义辨析。根据上文中的network可知,交谈、发短信、发电子邮件等等应与电脑有关。故选B项。

　　8.D　考查动词词义辨析。根据后半句“they’ve grown accustomed to it”可知,许多发达国家已经依赖于数码技术。dependent意为“依靠的”,符合语境。bent意为“弯曲的”;hard (on)意为“严厉的”;keen(on)意为“爱好,喜欢”。

　　9.B　考查动词词义辨析。根据前半句“Most developed nations have become 　8　 on digital technology simply because they’ve grown accustomed to it,”可知,不使用它会让他们成为局外人。故选B项。 

　　10.A　考查副词词义辨析。此处表示进一步陈述人们与新技术的联系。故选A项。

　　11.A　考查动词词义辨析。许多工作和职业需要人们被联系。根据上下文多次提到connect和contact可知,应选A项。

　　12.C　考查名词词义辨析。根据后半句“may not want to be able to be contacted at all times”可知,经常被联系是一种负担。pleasure“愉悦”;benefit“利益”;disappointment“失望”,均与语境不符。故选C项。

　　13.D　考查副词词义辨析。独处对于真正想要独处的人来说仍然是可能的。slightly“稍微”;hardly“几乎不”;merely“仅仅”;really“真正地”。really符合语境。

　　14.B　考查动词短语辨析。根据后半句中的“turn off”可知,此处应为意义一致的短语,shut down意为“关闭”,符合语境。shut out“关在外面,遮住”;shut up“住口”;shut in“关进”。

　　15.C　考查动词词义辨析。根据disadvantages可知除了劣势之外,还有很多优势。故选C项。

　　16.B　考查形容词词义辨析。根据后半句“mobile phones have saved countless lives.”,可知此处指旅游者在山上迷路了。故选B项。

　　17.A　考查形容词词义辨析。根据本句中的“force和unwanted”可知,手机还使人们感到困窘(trapped),被迫接听不必要的电话或者回复不必要的短信。excited“兴奋的”;confused“混乱的,困惑的,糊涂的”;amused“愉快的”。

　　18.D　考查动词短语词义辨析。根据上一题的解析可知,此处为回复短信。turn to“转向;求助于”,submit to“提交;服从”;object to“反对”,均与语境不符。故选D项。

　　19.A　考查动词词义辨析。根据下文,说到人们对现在的技术的态度可知,态度在不同时代有所变化。vary“变化,改变”,符合语境。arise“出现”;spread“传播”;exist“存在”。

　　20.D　考查介词词义辨析。根据上下文可知如果没有每日的技术进步,难以想象生活会是什么样。根据本句宾语从句中所用的虚拟语气可知,应选without,意为“没有”。beyond“超过,超越”;within“在……之内”;despite“尽管”。

　　.1.if　2.are　3.carefully　4.for　5.to leave　6.a　7.or

　　8.use　9.what　10.easier

　　.I prefer my English classes to be taught in English only.What

　　we all know,a good learning environment is of greatly

　　importance if we want to study English well.Classes teaching

　　in English provide students for

　　a better environment.When English is an

　　only language in class,students will have more opportunity

　　to practise listening and speaking.However,there were

　　problems with this method.Sometimes we may find

　　difficult to follow the teacher and some slow learners may even give up learn

　　English.In spite of these difficulties,

　　but

　　I believe practice makes perfect.With enough practice,we can overcome the difficulties and benefit from English classes in the long run.