Unit6 拓展阅读专项训练
刷阅读理解
A
体裁：记叙文 题材：人物介绍 词数：331 难度：中 建议用时：7分钟
Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Gwendolyn Brooks wrote hundreds of poems during her lifetime. She was known around the world for using poetry to increase understanding of black culture in America.
Her poems described conditions among the poor，racial inequality and drug use in the black community. She also wrote poems about the struggles of black women. But her skill was more than her ability to write about struggling black people. She was an expert in the language of poetry. She combined traditional European poetry styles with the African American experience.
In her early poetry，Gwendolyn Brooks wrote about the South Side of Chicago. The South Side of Chicago is where many black people live. In her poems，the South Side is called Bronzeville. It was A Street in Bronzeville that gained the attention of literary experts in 1945.Critics praised her poetic skill and her powerful descriptions of the black experience during the time. The Bronzeville poems were her first published collection.
In 1950，Gwendolyn Brooks became the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She won the prize for her second book of poems called Annie Allen. Annie Allen is a collection of poetry about the life of a Bronzeville girl as a daughter, a wife and a mother. She experiences loneliness, loss, death and being poor. Ms Brooks said that winning the prize changed her life.
Her next work was a novel written in 1953 called Maud Martha. Maud Martha received little notice when it was first published. But now it is considered an important work by some critics. Its main ideas about the difficult life of many women are popular among female writers today.
In some other poems, Gwendolyn Brooks described how what people see in life is affected by who they are. One example is this poem, Corners on the Curving Shy.
By the end of the 1960s, Gwendolyn Brooks' poetry originated from the everyday experiences of people in Bronzeville. She wrote about a wider world and dealt with important political issues.
1. What does the text mainly talk about
A. The life of Gwendolyn Brooks.
B. The poems of Gwendolyn Brooks.
C. The understanding of black culture.
D. The struggles of black women.
2. What can we learn about Gwendolyn Brooks from the second paragraph
A. She mainly wrote about the struggles of black women.
B. She was good at using the language of poetry.
C. Her writing skills were a little worse than her ability.
D. Her poems were mainly about the African experience.
3. How does the author develop the passage
A. By providing examples.
B. By using statistics.
C. By comparing opinions.
D. By describing her experiences.
4. What might the author talk about in the following paragraph of the passage
A. The difficulties Gwendolyn Brooks would face.
B. The poems related to political issues.
C. The awards Gwendolyn Brooks gained.
D. The racial inequality the black had to face.
B
体裁：说明文 题材：科普知识 词数：326 难度：中 建议用时：8分钟
As we all know，most animals only perform tricks when given treats. However，Kim，the world's first spider to learn a skill，needs no stimulus（刺激物）to do what she loves-jumping from different heights and distances-under the instruction of a team of scientists from the University of Manchester.
While the idea of training a spider might sound evil，the researchers' motives were purely scientific. They tried to unlock the secrets of the jumping spiders' extraordinarily high leaps to catch prey（猎物）or to escape their enemies. A better understanding of the spiders' leaps would help experts develop more efficient flying and jumping robots.
The scientists found that Kim could gather enough force in her legs to jump more than six times the length of her own body from a stationary position. What was even more amazing was that she always landed perfectly. For shorter distances，Kim used a lot of energy，resulting in quick leaps，which the researchers believe probably increases her chances of catching fast-moving prey. For farther distance，less extra energy was used，resulting in slower but precise leaps.
Previous studies have indicated that spiders use both their muscles and hydraulic（液压的）pressure—a mechanism by which blood is transferred to their extended legs-to push them off the ground. However，in Kim's case，her leg muscles alone appeared to be generating enough force for the leaps. The researchers now intend to do further research to comprehend fully not just the spiders' jumping techniques，but those of other insects as well. “We are familiar with robots that are aimed at taking over human functions，but there are millions of insects in the world that perform specific functions that we have interest in adapting to robotics，”says Nabawy，the leading engineer of the researching team.
1. What is the purpose of scientists' researching into the jumping spider
A. To have fun and relax.
B. To help develop robots.
C. To get rid of spiders.
D. To protect this species.
2. Why did Kim use a lot of energy for short distances
A. To jump high enough.
B. To land more precisely.
C. To catch fast-moving prey.
D. To increase chances of escape.
3. What does the underlined word "those" in the last paragraph refer to
A. Jumping techniques.
B. Leg muscles.
C. Further research.
D. Energy for leaps.
4. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Jumping Techniques Used by Spiders
B. Spiders' Leaps Inspired Experts to Create Robots
C. Animals Perform Tricks If Provided With Treats
D. The World's First Spider That Jumps on Demand
刷7选5
体裁：说明文 题材：环境保护词数：290w难度：中b建议用时：8分钟
[江苏南京2020高二调研]Going green is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and help the planet. Being green is all about reducing the resources you use，reusing items when you can，and recycling items that can't be reused.1
Carry a reusable water bottle so you will not need bottled water.
2 Not only does it create trash，but it also uses more resources because it's shipped to the stores.
To be more eco-friendly，make it a habit to carry a reusable water bottle with you everywhere so that you can drink water anytime. Glass bottles are usually the most environmentally friendly.
Use reusable bags while you're shopping.
Shopping bags make it easy to carry your items home，but they also pollute the planet. Skip the store's shopping bags and bring your own instead. Use a backpack that you already own，or purchase a couple of reusable bags from the checkout area at your local grocery store.3
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Before you throw something away, look for ways you might reuse it. Try repurposing items or making green crafts. This will help you keep trash out of the landfill. For example, instead of throwing away a jar, you might use it as a glass, vase or storage container.
Reduce the amount of time you spend using electronic equipment.
While electronic equipment are really fun and help you feel connected to your friends, they also use a lot of energy. Schedule more meaningful events for yourself so you can use them less. During your breaks, do something fun like going for a walk, playing a game with your friends, or pursuing a hobby.5 For instance, instead of playing online video games together, go to a local park.
A. Reuse items to save them from the landfill.
B. You can use your reusable bags at most stores.
C. Bottled water is really bad for the environment.
D. You probably need to change your personal habits.
E. Invite your friend to meet you in real life.
F. Glass bottles have come a long way in recent years.
G. You can find ideas for green crafts by searching online.
刷完形填空
体裁：记叙文 题材：个人经历 词数：297 难度：中 建议用时：14分钟
Sandstorms are one of the natural disasters which are strong，dry winds that carry sand. I would like to share with you my personal 1 of the sandstorm.
One day，we decided to 2 a city，which was supposed to be four hours' drive from the place where we lived. We 3 at about 7：00 only to see the most amazing 4 we had ever seen. The sky was 5 as if it was midnight. The 6 from the few cars that dared travel in the streets were yellowish. So we had to stay at home，7 for a better condition for our trip.
The wind was fairly 8 and might have been stronger at night before we woke up. The visibility（能见度）at this point was close to 20m.About two hours later the 9 increased to 50m and stayed so until about 10：00 am.
When the dust lifted（消散）a little and the visibility 10 to 200m，we decided to drive out. However, everybody on the road was enveloped in thick fog with dust and the sky glowed with a dark yellow colour, so we hardly see each other 11.
Sometimes, the wind suddenly 12 up a lot of dust and sand and the visibility occasionally decreased to 20-50m, making it very dangerous to drive.
The dust 13 in the air until the late afternoon when it slightly lifted. At last, we arrived at the city, but the trip that 14 took about four hours, took us nearly eight hours. The dust remained in the air for about two more days. On the third day a short period of rain 15 as the cold front passed the region. So the terrible scene came to an end, and everything took on a lively and fresh appearance again.
1. A. experience B. record C. idea D. action
2. A. leave B. visit C. call D. see
3. A. woke up B. sat up C. set off D. left off
4. A. storm B. snow C. rain D. wind
5. A. dark B. bright C. blue D. cold
6. A. walls B. glass C. cover D. lights
7. A. leaving B. waiting C. taking D. calling
8. A. strong B. faint C. weak D. soft
9. A. speed B. power C. strength D. visibility
10. A. increased B. reduced C. decreased D. stayed
11. A. faintly B. clearly C. successfully D. perfectly
12. A. picked B. took C. turned D. looked
13. A. remained B. jumped C. covered D. dropped
14. A. normally B. rarely C. frequently D. particularly
15. A. happened B. dropped C. struck D. stopped
参考答案
刷阅读理解
A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了格温德琳·布鲁克斯以及她的诗歌的创作背景、主题等。
1.B主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了格温德琳·布鲁克斯的诗歌。故选B项。
2.B细节理解题。根据文章第二段的She was an expert in the language of poetry.可知，格温德琳·布鲁克斯擅长运用诗歌语言。故选B项。
3.A推理判断题。根据文章中列举的A Street in Bronzeville，Annie Allen，Maud Martha，Corners on the Curving Sky可知，作者是通过举例来写这篇文章的。故选A项。
4.B推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的She wrote about a wider world and dealt with important political issues.可知，文章最后提到格温德琳·布鲁克斯与政治相关的诗，由此可推知，文章接下来可能要介绍她的有关政治方面的作品。
B
【语篇导读】本文为一篇说明文。科学家们为了帮助专家研发更高效的飞行和跳跃机器人，对蜘蛛的跳跃进行了细致的研究，希望将动物身上的特定功能应用在机器人的研发上。
1.B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句A better understanding of the spiders' leaps would help experts develop more efficient flying and jumping robots.可知，科学家们研究蜘蛛的跳跃是为了帮助专家研发机器人。故选B项。
2.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的 For shorter distances，Kim used a lot of energy，resulting in quick leaps，which the researchers believe probably increases her chances of catching fast-moving prey.可知，在较短的距离中，金消耗大量的能量快速跳跃，研究人员认为这可能增加了她捕捉快速移动的猎物的机会。故选C项。
3.A词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的The researchers now intend to do further research to comprehend fully not just the spiders' jumping techniques，but those of other insects as well.可知，研究人员现在打算做进一步的研究，不仅要全面了解蜘蛛的跳跃技术，还要了解其他昆虫的跳跃技术。not just...but（also）..连接的是并列成分，结合句意可知，此处those指代跳跃技术。故选A项。
4.B主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句A better understanding of the spiders' leaps would help experts develop more efficient flying and jumping robots.和最后一段中的We are familiar with robots that are aimed at taking over human functions，but there are millions of insects in the world that perform specific functions that we have interest in adapting to robotics可知，科学家们为了帮助专家研发更高效的飞行和跳跃机器人，对蜘蛛的跳跃进行了细致的研究。B项“蜘蛛的跳跃激发专家们创造机器人”能够概括全文，适合作为本文标题。
刷7选5
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个保护环境的生活小习惯。
1.D本段为总领全文的段落，根据下文中的小标题可知，本文主要是建议大家改变自己的个人习惯以保护环境。故选D项。
2.C空后的Not only does it create trash，but it also uses more resources because it's shipped to the stores.具体阐述了瓶装水对环境的危害，C项（瓶装水真的对环境有害）引出下文，符合语境。bottled water为关键信息。故选C项。
3.B根据本段小标题 Use reusable bags while you're shopping.可知，本段是建议使用环保袋；空前建议购买环保袋，B项（你能够在大多数商店使用环保袋）符合语境。reusable bags是关键信息。故选B项。
4.A根据下文的Before you throw something away，look for ways you might reuse it. Try repurposing items or making green crafts.可知，本段是建议再利用，reuse是关键词。A项（再利用这些东西，以免它们被填埋）符合语境。故选A项。
5.E空前是说你可以在休息时间做一些有趣的事情，比如散步、和朋友玩游戏或者从事一种业余爱好。空后是举例说与其一起玩在线视频游戏，不如去本地公园玩。E项（邀请你的朋友在现实生活中见面）承上启下，符合语境。故选E项。
刷完形填空
【语篇导读】本文讲述了作者亲历沙尘暴的经过。
1.A根据下文可知，作者分享了自己遭遇沙尘暴的亲身“经历”。experience意为“经历”。
2.B根据下文中的our trip可知，作者一行人决定去游览一个城市。故选B项。
3.A根据下文中的So we had to stay at home可知，作者一行人还没出发，只是在7点醒来（woke up）。
4.A根据上文可知，作者要讲述自己亲历沙尘暴的经过，因此此处应说的是“风暴”，故选A项。
5.A根据设空后的as if it was midnight可知，天空一片漆黑，故选A项。
6.D句意为：敢于在街上行驶的车不多，车灯发出的光是微黄色的。根据句意可知，此处应指车灯。故选D项。
7.B根据上文可知，天很黑，街上的车也不多，作者一行人只能待在家里，等（waiting for）天气情况好转了再去旅行。
8.A根据设空后的stronger可知，此处是说风非常大，在作者一行人醒来之前的晚上风可能更大。故选A项。
9.D根据上文中的The visibility at this point was close to 20m.可知，两个小时后，能见度（visibility）增加到了50米。
10.A根据上文可知，尘土有些许消散，能见度从20米到50米，再到200米，可以看出能见度在增加，故选A项。
11.B根据上文可知，外面大雾弥漫，伴有沙尘，天空暗黄，因此作者一行人几乎看不清楚彼此。
12.A句意为：有时，风突然卷起很多尘土和沙子……pick up意为“卷起；捡起”。
13.A根据下文中的The dust remained in the air for about two more days.可知，此处指空中仍有灰尘，故选A项。remain意为“停留；逗留”。
14.A句意为……但是通常需要大约4个小时的车程，却花了我们将近8个小时。normally意为“通常；正常地”。
15.B根据设空后的as the cold front passed the region可知，此处指冷锋过境雨水到来。drop意为“落下；滴”，形容下雨。故选B项。
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