Unit 8 Adventure課時練(一)閱讀理解組塊專練練速度(限時：35分鐘).閱讀理解A(2019·名校原創(chuàng)預(yù)測卷八)Armed with cameras and a truck, Jonathan Irish and Stefanie Payne went on a journey they called “The Greatest American Road Trip” as a nod to the National Park Service's 100th anniversary.Gates of the Arctic National Park and PreserveLocation: Alaska“We knew from day one that Gates of the Arctic was going to be one of the greatest challenges to do，” Payne says. “It's incredibly remote and lacks supportive infrastructure (基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施). There are no established roads in the park. We only saw two souls during our 82­mile float down the Noatak River.”Isle Royale National ParkLocation: Michigan“Visiting Isle Royal feels like an adventure from the very beginning，” Payne says. “To get there you have to cross Lake Superior by ferry or seaplane, and as soon as you land, with mainland Michigan gone from your sight, you get the sense that you're truly isolated (使隔離) from the outside world.”North Cascades National ParkLocation: WashingtonNorth Cascades may be relatively unknown, but for Payne it was like coming home. “Washington is my home state, so I know this park well，” she explains. There she found the beauty she fell in love with in the past: “walls of trees; rocky, mountainous peaks; waterfalls for days; and blue lakes.”National Park of American SamoaLocation: American SamoaLater this year, the couple will visit the National Park of American Samoa. “It's hard to imagine that one of the national parks is closer to Australia than it is to the mainland United States，” says Payne. She thinks that its tropical terrain (地形) will be a welcome break after so much time on the road.語篇解讀：本文為應(yīng)用文，介紹了Jonathan Irish和Stefanie Payne已經(jīng)和將要參觀的美國國家公園。1Why did Jonathan Irish and Stefanie Payne plan “The Greatest American Road Trip”？ATo broaden their mind with adventures.BTo enrich their knowledge about American parks.CTo finish a task assigned by the National Park Service.DTo celebrate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary.解析：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的“as a nod to the National Park Service's 100th anniversary”可知，Jonathan Irish 和Stefanie Payne規(guī)劃“最偉大的美國公路之旅”的目的是慶祝(美國)國家公園管理局成立一百周年。故選D。2What does the author say about Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?AIt may be hard to get to and explore.BIt is the remotest national park in America.CIts beauty is far beyond visitors' imagination.DIts most famous attraction is the Noatak River.解析：選A推理判斷題。根據(jù)Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve部分中的“It's incredibly remote and lacks supportive infrastructure (基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施). There are no established roads in the park”可知，該公園非常偏遠(yuǎn)，缺乏支持性基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施，而且公園中沒有建好的道路。由此可推知，該公園可能是很難到達(dá)和探索的。故選A。3Which park is relatively familiar to the couple?AIsle Royale National Park.BNorth Cascades National Park.CNational Park of American Samoa.DGates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.解析：選B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)North Cascades National Park部分中的“but for Payne it was like coming home” “Washington is my home state, so I know this park well”可知，Payne來自華盛頓州，因此相較于文中提及的其他公園，North Cascades National Park可能是這對夫婦相對較熟悉的。故選B。B(2019·名校原創(chuàng)預(yù)測卷五)Recently I accepted a challenge to join Naasih, a motivational speaker, on a voyage through India designed to revitalize (使恢復(fù)生機) my spirit.After too many hours, Naasih and I arrived in the slum (貧民窟) just as the sun was breaking across the smoggy Delhi sky.It seemed as if the small houses extended for miles, an ocean of tin roofs and laundry lines.Finally, Naasih stopped and turned to me.“Give me your bag，” he said.I handed it to him.I had promised to follow his directions, and in return, I was hoping to find whatever I thought was missing from my life.“I'll meet you back here at sunset，” Naasih said and walked away.I began to walk through the streets.No one paid too much attention to the tall, hairless man walking among them.My throat was dry, my stomach turning over with hunger.And then I saw a small house and I knocked softly on the door.A young, skinny man, no older than 25, came to answer it.As I soon found out, the man is named Sankar and he was a Lakers fan.I also learned that he was a recently graduated university student who had left his family to go after a dream of success in the big city.Instead, he had found work in the back of a restaurant.After lunch, Sankar took me to play basketball with a group of children in a trash­filled field down the road.The sun was beginning to fall as the laughter of the basket games echoed (發(fā)出回聲) across the slum.I had been so caught up in my day with Sankar.I had started the morning in fear and exhaustion, but I was ending the day connected to something much larger.After the game, Sankar and I walked to Rata Road.There stood Naasih.He said, “You're shining, Leon.” I had been knocked entirely out of my comfort zone, and I felt that wild burst of life that had been missing from my own.語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文，講述的是作者Leon在貧民窟中一天的體驗和經(jīng)歷讓他找回了曾經(jīng)迷失的自我的故事。4Why did the author come to Sankar's home?ATo play a game with him.BTo respond to Naasih's request.CTo relieve his hunger and thirst.DTo learn how disadvantaged people live.解析：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“My throat was dry, my stomach turning over with hunger.And then I saw a small house and I knocked”可知，在作者口渴、饑餓的情況下他看到了一個小房子，然后去敲了門。由此可知，作者之所以來到Sankar的家，是因為他想找些吃的和喝的來緩解自己饑餓、口渴的狀態(tài)。故選C。5What can we learn about Sankar?AHe doesn't live as he dreams.BHe finds a good job in the city.CHe studies cooking in university.DHe has great talent for basketball.解析：選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段中的“he was a recently graduated university student who had left .in the back of a restaurant”可知，Sankar最近剛大學(xué)畢業(yè)，他遠(yuǎn)離家鄉(xiāng)去大城市追求成功的夢想，然而卻找到了在餐館后廚幫忙的工作，即他現(xiàn)在的生活并非是夢想中的生活。故選A。6What does Naasih mean by saying “You're shining, Leon”？ALeon is an inspiration to him.BLeon has changed his state of mind.CLeon is popular among the children.DLeon is good at connecting with others.解析：選B句意理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“I had started the morning in fear and exhaustion, but I was ending the day connected to something much larger”及最后一段的最后一句可知，在貧民窟度過一天后，Leon悟到了一些新的東西，不僅走出了自己的舒適區(qū)，而且找到了一直迷失的自我。故Naasih的這句話意在說明Leon心態(tài)的變化，故選B。7What is the best title of the passage?AA Voyage for Finding the SelfBThe Power of Sport GamesCThe Pleasure from Indian SlumsDA Chance to Make Acquaintances解析：選A標(biāo)題歸納題。縱觀全文尤其是第一段中的“on a voyage .to revitalize (使恢復(fù)生機) my spirit”及最后一段中的“I felt that wild burst of life that had been missing from my own”可知，本文主要講的是作者通過自己在印度貧民窟度過的一天找到了迷失的自我的故事。故A項“發(fā)現(xiàn)自我之旅”作本文標(biāo)題最佳。C(2019·名校原創(chuàng)預(yù)測卷六)Kazakhstan announced plans to bring wild tigers back to their historical range in the Ili­Balkhash region, and signed an agreement with WWF to conduct a tiger reintroduction program.“It not only will bring wild tigers back to their ancestral home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili­Balkhash region，” said Askar Myrzakhmetov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.If successful, Kazakhstan will be the first country in the world to bring wild tigers back to an entire region where they have died out for nearly half a century.Tiger reintroduction projects have only been achieved within national borders and in areas that are considered current tiger habitats (棲息地)Kazakhstan's tiger reintroduction program is unique and it desperately requires the restoration of a vast forest that is part of the wild tiger's historical range.Since the beginning of the 20th century, wild tigers have lost over 90 per cent of their historical range.Wild tigers have completely disappeared from the region since the late 1940s, due to the loss of habitat.To prepare for the return of wild tigers, on 1st January 2018 Kazakhstan will set up a new nature reserve in the southwestern Ili­Balkhash, in order to restore the unique forest habitat.This will include the protection of existing wildlife, and reintroducing important prey (獵物), such as the endangered wild Bactrian deer.Restoring tigers will also help protect Lake Balkhash and prevent it from repeating the fate of the Aral Sea, formerly the world's fourth largest lake and now 10 per cent of its original size.“The hard work remains ahead of us.We have to spare no effort to make this region ready for tigers and involve all stakeholders (利益相關(guān)者) to make this happen.That means dealing with illegal activities, having these people who govern parks be well­trained and equipped, booming prey populations and involving local communities，” said Ekaterina Vorobyeva, Director of WWF program.語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。哈薩克斯坦通過與世界自然基金會簽訂協(xié)議以及設(shè)立新的自然保護(hù)區(qū)等舉措開啟野生老虎重新引入項目。8What is Askar Myrzakhmetov's attitude toward the tiger reintroduction program?ADoubtful.BFavorable.CConcerned. DDisapproving.解析：選B觀點態(tài)度題。根據(jù)第一段中的“It not only will bring wild tigers back to their ancestral home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili­Balkhash region”可知，Askar Myrzakhmetov認(rèn)為該項目不僅能讓野生老虎重回家園，也可以保護(hù)伊犁巴爾喀什地區(qū)的生態(tài)系統(tǒng)。由此可知，Askar Myrzakhmetov對這個項目持支持的態(tài)度。故選B。9What made the wild tigers' disappearing in the Ili­Balkhash region?AThe increasing loss of prey.BThe evolution of the species.CThe lack of natural living places.DThe serious environmental pollution.解析：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“Wild tigers have completely disappeared from the region since the late 1940s, due to the loss of habitat”可知，在伊犁巴爾喀什地區(qū)，野生老虎消失的原因是它們棲息地的喪失。故選C。10Which measure may be taken for the reintroduction of tigers?ARegulating human activities.BLimiting the number of prey.CBuilding a reserve for tigers only.DTraining tigers to be more adaptable.解析：選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“That means dealing with illegal activities .booming prey populations and involving local communities”可知，為了使野生老虎重回哈薩克斯坦，人們采取的其中一項措施就是打擊非法活動，即要管理或控制人類活動。故選A。11What is the best title of the passage?AEfforts to restore forests in KazakhstanBBringing tigers back home to KazakhstanCAttempts to handle illegal activities effectivelyDPreventing tigers disappearing in Kazakhstan解析：選B標(biāo)題歸納題。通讀全文可知，本文介紹的是使老虎重新回歸哈薩克斯坦的一個項目的相關(guān)內(nèi)容，故B項作本文標(biāo)題最佳。D(2019·名校原創(chuàng)預(yù)測卷四)London Russian Ballet School (LRBS), based in Clapham, is a vocational school and charity (慈善機構(gòu)) which teaches ballet to and educates young people from widely diverse backgrounds.Its artistic director, Evgeny Goremykin, one of the most respected ballet professors in Europe who danced with the Bolshoi Ballet for over twenty years, founded the school in 2010 on the principles of his own ballet education.The goal of the school is to give students the best of the past in order to work for the future.Students train with former artists of the great theatres and ballet schools of Russia where tradition and knowledge are passed from one generation to the next.LRBS believes that the Russian method, one of the finest in the world, may be applied to students with great success.Dame Gillian Lynne comments, “LRBS is an inspirational, tough and practical ballet school.Russian ballet training has always been extremely effective and important and these children are very lucky to be able to be part of the beautiful art and also to have the chance to develop, lead and inspire the talent within their souls.Dance has no barriers, and it is a universal and powerful art form which will always continue and should be accessible to all.”This year, over 700 children from Lambeth have been invited to the London Palladium in September to see the LRBS pupils perform with leading artists from the Bolshoi Ballet, something they would otherwise never have been able to do.It will give them a chance to experience the extreme discipline (訓(xùn)練) of this teaching which will lead to their enjoyment of the beauty of ballet.LRBS regularly performs for over 3,000 children each year in local underprivileged schools, which is what it feels pleased about.These children experience ballet accompanied by young musicians in their school halls.A teacher from a Lambeth primary school commented, “It was lovely to see our children's full attention taken by such a wonder on the stage .and for nearly all it was the first time that they had seen a ballet production on stage.”語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹了London Russian Ballet School(LRBS)的相關(guān)信息。12What does the author say about LRBS?AIt aims to prepare people for their future.BIt targets children with great artistic talent.CIt is helpful to spread traditional Russian culture.DIt offers both professional and amateur ballet training.解析：選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“The goal of the school is to give students the best of the past in order to work for the future”可知，LRBS的目標(biāo)是讓學(xué)生受到最好的芭蕾舞教育，以為將來所用，即讓學(xué)生為他們的將來做好準(zhǔn)備。故選A。13Which of the following does Dame Gillian Lynne agree with?ARussian ballet is difficult to learn.BBallet education has no social distinctions.CBallet training is a great success in LRBS.DLRBS created a new way of teaching ballet.解析：選B推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段中的“Dance has no barriers, and it is a universal and powerful art form which will always continue and should be accessible to all”可知，Dame Gillian Lynne認(rèn)為舞蹈沒有國界，它是一種全球性的、具有強大影響力的藝術(shù)形式，應(yīng)該普及到每一個人。由此可推知，Dame Gillian Lynne認(rèn)為芭蕾舞教育適用于來自各種背景的年輕人，它沒有社會地位的差異。故選B。14What does the underlined word “something” in Paragraph 4 refer to?ASeeing the ballet performance.BAttending LRBS to study ballet.CHaving a tour of the London Palladium.DCommunicating with the leading artists.解析：選A代詞指代題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段中的“over 700 children from Lambeth have been invited to the London Palladium in September to see the LRBS pupils perform with leading artists from the Bolshoi Ballet .able to do”可知，來自Lambeth的700多個孩子應(yīng)邀去London Palladium觀看來自LRBS的孩子們和來自Bolshoi Ballet的藝術(shù)家的演出，若非如此，他們將永遠(yuǎn)也看不到這些演出。something在句中作同位語，指觀看芭蕾舞演出這件事，故選A。15Why does the author mention a teacher's comment in the last paragraph?ATo show LRBS is proud of its ballet.BTo prove ballet has taken root in Britain.CTo state ballet is popular among children.DTo stress LRBS makes a difference to children.解析：選D推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段老師的評價可知，看到孩子們?nèi)绨V如醉地觀看舞臺上的芭蕾舞蹈，這位老師覺得很開心。他們幾乎所有人都是第一次觀看臺上的芭蕾舞。這實際上是在暗示LRBS對孩子們有一定的影響，故選D。.閱讀七選五(2019·名校原創(chuàng)預(yù)測卷七)Lavender essential oil (薰衣草精油) is obtained mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant. It has not only been used in making perfumes for many years but also has various health benefits._16_ Lavender essential oil is known as an excellent treatment for various types of pains including those caused by sore and tense muscles, muscular aches, backache, and so on. A study on postoperative pain relief showed that combining lavender essential oil vapor with the oxygen significantly reduced the amount of pain experienced.Induce (引起) sleep. Frequent studies on elderly patients have shown an increase in their sleep regularity when their normal sleep medication is replaced with some lavender essential oil being placed on their pillows. _17_ Therefore, it often replaces modern medicines for sleep issues.Reduce mental stress and anxiety. Lavender essential oil has a calming scent which makes it an excellent treatment for the nerve and anxiety issues. The refreshing aroma removes nervous exhaustion and restlessness while also increasing mental activity. _18_Provide hair care. _19_ A Scottish study reported that more than 40% of alopecia (脫發(fā)) patients in the study reported an increase in hair growth when they regularly applied lavender essential oil to the skin under their hair. Therefore, lavender oil is sometimes recommended as a preventative measure for male pattern hairlessness._20_ There is a significant research on the effects of lavender, in combination with other essential oils, as a way to prevent the occurrence of breast cancer in mice. However, this could be an indication of an increased chance of lavender battling the presence of other cancers.APrevent cancer.BRelieve muscle pain.CIt has a relaxing impact on people.DPromote muscle strength and health.EIt has a well­researched impact on the automatic nervous system.FLavender essential oil is very helpful in the treatment of hair loss.GTherefore, it can be helpful in treating depression, nervous tension and emotional stress.語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹了薰衣草精油的健康效益。16解析：選B根據(jù)下文中的“an excellent treatment for various types of pains” “pain relief”可知，本段主要介紹的是薰衣草精油在緩解肌肉疼痛方面的作用。故B項“緩解肌肉疼痛”符合語境。17解析：選C根據(jù)本段的主題句“Induce (引起) sleep”，及空后一句可知，此處應(yīng)是解釋薰衣草精油為什么能夠誘發(fā)睡眠及被用來替代藥品解決睡眠問題的，故C項符合語境。18解析：選G根據(jù)本段的主題句可知，本段主要講的是薰衣草精油在緩解精神壓力和憂慮方面的作用。而G項中的“depression, nervous tension and emotional stress”能夠呼應(yīng)這一主題，故G項符合語境，且與上文構(gòu)成因果關(guān)系。19解析：選F根據(jù)本段的主題句“Provide hair care”及下文中的“an increase in hair growth when they regularly applied lavender essential oil to the skin under their hair”“a preventative measure for male pattern hairlessness”可知，此處強調(diào)的是薰衣草精油在治療脫發(fā)上是很有幫助的，故F項符合語境。20解析：選A根據(jù)下文中的“a way to prevent the occurrence of breast cancer in mice. However, this could be an indication of an increased chance of lavender battling the presence of other cancers”可知，本段主要講的是薰衣草精油在預(yù)防癌癥方面的作用，故A項符合語境。課時練(二)語言知識運用組塊專練練準(zhǔn)度(限時：30分鐘).完形填空(2019·名校原創(chuàng)預(yù)測卷三)Bear is a stray (流浪的) dog and he was found on the streets with several wounds and injuries.Bear spent his days in a shelter, but he _1_ a forever home.As the days grew longer and Bear was still _2_， Wonder Dog Rescue saw his potential and _3_ to find him a loving home. With their help, Bear _4_ to heal both physically and emotionally. Weeks passed, _5_， Bear didn't find his forever home _6_ Michelle and Jonathan Lo contacted Wonder Dog Rescue.Michelle was still _7_ from the death of her previous dog, and _8_ if she was ready to open her heart up to another dog. “After meeting Bear, we made a _9_ to give Bear a chance to be a(n) _10_ of our family，” she says. “The first month at home, Bear was still _11_ of strangers and nervous around the house.We _12_ that he didn't make any eye contact.He had no _13_ of how to play with toys and would _14_ wake up to check if we were still here.”Now, _15_ some care and patience, Bear is coming alive almost four months after his _16_.He smiles from ear to ear whenever the family goes for walks and _17_ to play with his favorite Chuckit ball.“Bear is now making friends, with both dogs and humans! From living on the streets with fear and wondering why he didn't have a(n) _18_， Bear is now living life as a happy dog.My husband and I are _19_ at the fact that with simple acts of kindness, a dog's whole life _20_.”語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文，講述流浪狗Bear在被Michelle和她的丈夫收養(yǎng)之后，心靈得到慢慢治愈的故事。作者通過這件事告訴我們：簡單的善舉可能給一個生命帶來巨大的變化。1A.recognizedBdesiredCresisted Ddesigned解析：選B根據(jù)下文中的“a forever home”、“find him a loving home”、“Bear didn't find his forever home”可知，此處指的是Bear渴望有一個永久的家。desire“渴望”，符合語境。recognize“認(rèn)識”； resist“抵制”； design“設(shè)計”。2A.homeless BhelplessClifeless Dtireless解析：選A根據(jù)下文中的“Bear didn't find his forever home”可知，此處指Bear仍然無家可歸。homeless“無家可歸的”，符合語境。helpless“無助的”； lifeless“無生機的”； tireless“不知疲倦的”。3A.managed BdemandedCexpected Doffered解析：選D根據(jù)上文中的“Wonder Dog Rescue saw his potential”和下文中的“With their help”可知，Wonder Dog Rescue看到了Bear的潛能，愿意提供幫助，幫它找一個充滿愛的家。offer表示“愿意(做某事)”，符合語境。manage“設(shè)法完成”； demand“要求”； expect“期待”。4A.learned BpretendedCcontinued Dfailed解析：選C根據(jù)上文中提到的Bear在大街上被發(fā)現(xiàn)時身上有傷，在動物收容所度過了一段時間的內(nèi)容可知，在Wonder Dog Rescue的幫助下，Bear的身心繼續(xù)康復(fù)。continue“繼續(xù)”，符合語境。pretend“假裝”； fail“未能，未做”。5A.however BanywayCmeanwhile Dotherwise解析：選A幾周過去了，但是Bear還未找到它永久的家，直到Michelle和Jonathan Lo聯(lián)系了Wonder Dog Rescue。however“但是”，符合語境。anyway“不管怎樣，反正”； meanwhile“與此同時”； otherwise“否則，不然”。6A.when BunlessCuntil Dthough解析：選C參見上題解析。7A.heartbroken BashamedCannoyed Dregretful解析：選A根據(jù)下文中的“from the death of her previous dog”可知，Michelle之前養(yǎng)的狗死了，她肯定是很傷心的，故heartbroken“極度悲傷的，心碎的”，符合語境。ashamed“慚愧的，羞愧的”； annoyed“惱怒的，生氣的”； regretful“后悔的，遺憾的”。8A.discussed BconsultedCquestioned Dwondered解析：選D根據(jù)語境可知，此處指Michelle不知道自己是否已經(jīng)準(zhǔn)備好向另一只狗敞開心扉。wonder“(對某事)感到疑惑，想要知道”，符合語境。discuss“討論”； consult“咨詢”； question“質(zhì)問”。9A.