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2024-2025学年人教版（2019）高一英语必修二
Unit4 History and Traditions
(单元培优练习）
一、单项选择
1．Every possible means ________ to save the miners ________ in the mine.
A．have tried; sticking B．has been tried; stuck
C．has been tried; sticking D．have been tried; stuck
2．With his arms ______, George stood there silently and listened to what the reporter______ carefully.
A．folding; was saying B．folded; being said
C．folding; being said D．folded; was saying
3．In the reading room, we found her ______ at a desk, with her attention ______ on a novel named All is Well.
A．sitting; fixing B．seated; fixed C．seating; fixing D．to sit; fixed
4．They had the machine ______ all day and all night to complete the task on time. However, they can do nothing but have the work ______ now because the machine broke down.
A．worked; interrupt B．working; interrupt
C．working; interrupted D．worked; interrupted
5．It is necessary that measures ______ to solve the problems ______ by water pollution.
A．be taken; caused B．should be taken; are caused
C．should take; caused D．are taken; are caused
6．Before a business trip, you need to have your belongings ______ to ensure a pleasant outing.
A．checking B．checked C．being checked D．check
7．If you’re good at English, you will have one more ______ when searching for jobs.
A．approach B．advantage C．interest D．interview
8．Over the years, people have learned from ants that teamwork and diligence are two key ________ to success.
A．functions B．elements C．approaches D．instructions
9．The main to learning a new language is often fear of making mistakes.
A．advantage B．approach C．barrier D．solution
10．More and more travelers are looking for bed and breakfast ______ in private homes.
A．accommodations B．locations C．positions D．experiences
11．It is a dictionary ______ for a non-native speaker and ______10 dollars.
A．was intended; spends B．was intended; costs
C．intended; spends D．intended; costs
12．______ the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window.
A．To approach. B．Had approached C．Approaching D．Approached
13．All the books _________ from library must be returned in two weeks.
A．borrowed B．borrowing C．borrow D．borrows
14．This year the debut single of a computer- ________ girl band, MAVE, ________ four avatars called Siu, Zena Tyra and Marty, gained over 26m views on YouTube.
A．generated, featuring B．generating, to feature
C．generating, featuring D．generated, featured
15．With the final examination , we are busy going over what we’ve learnt this term.
A．is approaching B．has approached C．approached D．approaching
阅读理解
A
The Henan Museum was founded in 1927, and is one of the first museums in China. Let’s take a look at some favorites of the museum’s collections.
Jiahu bone flute
The Neolithic Age, around 10,000 years ago
The Jiahu bone flute is the oldest Chinese musical instrument. It is also the earliest known wind instrument in the world. People found more than 40 bone flutes in Jiahu, Henan. They are all made of bird bones. Most of them have seven holes. Our ancestors found a way to make musical instruments with nice sounds.
‘Fuhao’ owl-shaped zun
The Shang Dynasty(c.16th century-11 century BC)
People in the Shang Dynasty thought the owl was a powerful bird. This owl-shiaped bronze war e was found in the tomb of Fuhao. Fuhao was a queen in the Shang Dynasty. In some people’s eyes, she was a war goddess.
Bronze ji n with cloud design
The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)
Jin is a table for wine cups and pots. It’s to remind people not to get drunk. It’s rare to find jin. This ji n is made up of many cloud-shaped parts. And it is 1.03 meters long!
Gold slip of Wu Zetian
The Tang Dynasty (690-705 AD)
Empress Wu Zetian was the only empress in China. In the year 700, the empress ordered to make a gold slip and offer it to the mountain to show her respect. She hoped it could protect her from evil and disease.
The Henan Museum offers online video classes about cultural relics, traditional culture and much more. Click the official website of the museum, and let the fun and learning begin!
16．What can we learn about Jiahu bone flute
A．It’s the oldest musical instrument in the world.
B．All bone flutes have seven holes.
C．It’s made of bird bone.
D．Less than 40 bone flutes were found in Jiahu, Henan.
17．Which of the above artifacts is the latest
A．‘Fuhao’ owl-shaped zun. B．Gold slip of Wu Zetian.
C．Jiahu bone flute. D．Bronze ji n with cloud design.
18．Where is the passage most probably taken from
A．A web page. B．A novel. C．A report. D．A magazine.
B
Constructed on a highland overlooking the city of Granada, Spain, the palace of Alhambra is situated in a natural wonderland. At the base of the highland, the Darro River flows to the north, defending the palace. Its structure features solid city walls, which are tall and thick and can effectively resist enemy attacks. Its elevated buildings could keep watch over the city and its surroundings, serving as strongholds for signal transmission.
The Alhambra was built chiefly between 1238 and 1358 as a royal palace and military complex of the Emirate of Granada, a Muslim state. Alhambra is derived from the Arabic “al-Hamra”, meaning “the red one”. The reddish color comes from the iron oxide in the local clay used for the construction. As a royal city, the Alhambra contained at least six major palaces, most of them located along the northern edge where they commanded views over Granada. The most famous and best-preserved palaces are the main attraction to visitors today. Outside the Alhambra walls is the Generalife, a former royal estate and summer palace accompanied by historic and modern landscaped gardens.
The last king of Granada laid down his arms to the Spanish troops in January 1492, without the Alhambra itself being attacked. Most of the Muslim-style buildings were well-preserved. Christopher Columbus, who witnessed the surrender of Granada, presented his plans for an expedition across the Atlantic to the king of Spain. In April, they signed the contract which set the terms for the expedition which landed in America later that year.
Between 1810 and 1812 Granada was seized by Napoleon’s army. The French troops occupied the Alhambra as a fortified position and renovated the palace for military purposes, causing significant damage to the monument. In 1821, an earthquake caused further damage. In 1830, the American writer Washington Irving lived in Granada and wrote his Tales of the Alhambra, which played a major role in arousing international interest in southern Spain and in its Islamic-era history. In 1870 the Alhambra was declared a National Monument of Spain and the state set a budget for its conservation. Later, in 1984, the Alhambra was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain.
19．According to the first two paragraphs, what can be inferred about the Alhambra
A．It integrates defensive advantages with natural landscape.
B．It was built far away from Granada to avoid attacks.
C．It is located near a river for easier access to water.
D．Its construction materials were sourced from abroad.
20．The underlined word “fortified” means “________”.
A．beautifully decorated B．strengthened for defense
C．open to the public D．temporarily abandoned
21．Which of the following statements about the Alhambra is TRUE
A．Its name originates from its geographical location and artistic appeal.
B．It was nominated as a heritage site due to Columbus’ achievement.
C．The peaceful transition of power in 1492 protected the palace.
D．Its architectural design mainly reflects Christian influences.
22．Which one is the best title of the article
A．The ups and downs of Granada
B．Historical facts about the Alhambra
C．Conflicts between Spain and France
D．Architectural achievements in Spain
C
The Economist, a weekly magazine of news and opinion published in London, is generally regarded as one of the world’s superb journals of its kind. It provides wide-ranging coverage of general news and particularly of international and political developments and prospects (前景) related to the world’s economy. All articles except special reports are published without bylines (署名行), thereby presenting to readers a unified face.
The Economist was founded in 1843 by Scotsman James Wilson with assistance from the Anti-Corn Law League as a voice against England’s Corn Laws, regulations governing the import and export of grain. Wilson’s son-in-law Walter Bagehot, who served as editor of The Economist from 1861 to 1877, expanded the publication’s coverage into politics and strengthened its focus on U. S. affairs.
In the early 20th century, The Economist’s socially and politically outstanding editor Sir Walter Layton (1922~1938) was influential in establishing the publication as an authority. By 1938 half The Economist’s sales were overseas. Layton’s successor (继承者), Geoffrey Crowther(1938~1956), thus continued to expand its foreign affairs and business coverage.The magazine’s in-depth coverage of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 and the following heavy focus on the United States led to a continual increase in American readership, which rose sharply in the1970s. During the late 20th century the publication continued to expand its coverage to other areas, including the arts and book reviews.
In the early 21st century The Economist was completely redesigned to provide enhanced features such as full-colour editorial layouts (2001). In 2009 The Economist had an international circulation of more than one million, with American readership accounting for more than half the total.
23．What was the original purpose of founding The Economist
A．To expand coverage of U. S. politics.
B．To establish authority in arts and culture.
C．To promote free-market policies globally.
D．To oppose England’s grain trade regulations.
24．What was Walter Bagehot’s contribution to The Economist
A．He founded the magazine with James Wilson.
B．He introduced arts and book reviews to the magazine.
C．He expanded its coverage into politics and U. S. affairs.
D．He established the magazine’s focus on Asian economies.
25．How did The Economist significantly increase its American readers in the mid-20th century
A．By avoiding coverage of international politics.
B．By introducing weekly reader opinion columns.
C．By hiring more American journalists for local insights.
D．By providing in-depth reports on the Pearl Harbor attack.
26．Which innovation was introduced by The Economist in the early 21st century
A．Full-color editorial layouts.
B．A column named after Walter Bagehot.
C．Weekly publication of international news.
D．A focus on opposing England’s Corn Laws.
三、完形填空
Marco Polo, the man who brought China to Europe, came from a family of merchants. When he was a small child, his father Niccolò and uncle Maffeo already had some 27 travel experiences. They left Venice in 1261 to explore the East, where they met Kublai Khan (忽必烈). Their meeting was one of the greatest 28 between the East and West in history. The relationship they built with the Mongols made them 29 , through whom knowledge of Europe and China started to travel in both directions.
After returning to Venice, the brothers planned another journey to China. This time, they brought Marco. In 1271, they 30 . After three and a half years of traveling through Central Asia, the Polos eventually reached their 31 . Marco, then aged 21, became one of the few to be received by Kublai Khan. During their 17 years of stay in China, Marco was sent on many journeys around the country and its 32 lands. In 1295 after 33 numerous hardships, they returned home.
Marco’ s 34 of his journey, called The Travels of Marco Polo, became a best-seller due to its new 35 into a distant part of the world. The information Marco 36 offered readers fantastic details about the 37 places. The book also 38 practical information which 39 to merchants who were interested in international trade. The improvement of maps of East Asia motivated navigation from west to east and 40 trade relations. Henceforth, cooperation and trade between the East and West began to 41 .
27．A．conventional B．romantic C．frustrating D．remarkable
28．A．modes B．experiments C．appointments D．encounters
29．A．leaders B．pioneers C．advisors D．experts
30．A．set up B．came down C．set sail D．came about
31．A．boundary B．destination C．homeland D．territory
32．A．surrounding B．religious C．agricultural D．overseas
33．A．assessing B．overcoming C．resisting D．witnessing
34．A．assumption B．expectation C．account D．outlook
35．A．passion B．insight C．intention D．conclusion
36．A．predicted B．generated C．inferred D．revealed
37．A．domestic B．remote C．urban D．deserted
38．A．presented B．represented C．transformed D．evaluated
39．A．appealed B．related C．contributed D．applied
40．A．defended B．indicated C．strengthened D．prohibited
41．A．integrate B．boom C．exist D．fade
四、语法填空
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Equipping yourself 42 a good knowledge of British history is a must if you intend 43 (solve) the puzzles in the geography of the United Kingdom.First there was England with Wales linked to it in the 16 century. No wonder people find Wales 44 (include) when referring to England now. Happily, the UK was formed without conflict by getting Scotland and Northern Ireland connected gradually, which in fact was eventually accomplished in the early 20 century. To their credit, the four countries cooperate well in spite of some separate institutions. Great 45 it is, England went through a lot of hardships. There have been four sets of evaders, who had a strong influence on British culture. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and culture.You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom 46 (enjoy) and worthwhile.
The virtual choir offers you a golden opportunity to sing together with hundreds of other people with the assistance of a video camera and an Internet connection, crossing the geographical boundaries as well as making the world a better place.Virtual choir members record themselves while 47 (perform) alone on video, which will be uploaded onto 48 Internet and combined into one performance that you can see online. 49 (initial), the concept was created by the award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre, 50 original compositions took off over the next 10 years after graduating from university, leading to the creation of his first virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”.With the joint effort of 185 singers from 12 different countries, it has received millions of 51 (view) on the Internet, also making it a worldwide phenomenon since then.
五、单词拼写(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52．By practicing frequently, you can surely (征服) your fear of giving a speech in public.
53．I felt a great sense of (成就) when I reached the top of the mountain.
54．This medicine will e (保证) you a good night’s sleep.
55．The president stressed the significance (依附) to the issue in the meeting.
56．The study of (哲学) helps us understand the meaning of life.
57．The ancient artifacts (保护) in the museum are cultural treasures.
58．The case was dismissed in the absence of any definite (证据) .
59．We found the famous singer (包围) by his fans.
60．Volunteering is an excellent way to discover your (个人的) talents and explore career choice.
61．According to the report (提交) by researchers, between 20 to 25 percent of all annual carbon dioxide emissions are caused by destruction of tropical forests.
62．The concert, (主办；赞助) by several famous companies last weekend, was a great success.
63．Stronger (法律的，合法的) measures are needed to protect the consumer.
64．They climbed upward along the steep cliffs (环绕) the village.
65．With your horizons (扩展) , these new ideas can give a whole new meaning to life.
66．The police was not sure of the (位置) of the crime yet.
六、书面表达
67．请根据以下内容，写一篇介绍伦敦的短文。
位置 在大不列颠的东南部，是首都，也是最大的城市
面积人口 1,605平方公里，人口700万
气候 冬暖夏凉，全年雨水充沛 (abundant rainfall)
名胜地 历史胜地，伦敦塔、议会中心、威斯敏斯特大教堂、白金汉宫等，吸引了世界各地的游客。
地位 国家的政治、文化、教育中心，也是世界最重要的文娱中心之一；有很多著名的音乐剧，话剧和戏剧是在伦敦西部的剧院里编排和首演的。
[写作要求] 1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B D B C A B B B C A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 D C A A D C B A A B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B D C D A D D B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B A B C B D B A A C
题号 41
答案 B
42．with 43．to solve 44．included 45．as 46．enjoyable 47．performing 48．the 49．Initially 50．whose 51．views
52．conquer
53．achievement
54．ensure/nsure
55．attached/ttached
56．philosophy
57．preserved
58．proof/evidence
59．surrounded
60．individual
61．submitted
62．sponsored
63．legal
64．surrounding
65．broadened
66．location
67． London, located in the southeast of the UK, is the capital of the country with a population of seven million. Covering an area of 1,605 square kilometers, London is the largest city of the UK. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and it also has abundant rainfall throughout the year.
There are many cultural relics and famous buildings in London, such as London Tower, British Parliament Centre, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, which attract lots of tourists from all over the world. As the political, cultural and educational center of the country, London is also one of the most important Culture & Entertainment centers in the world. Many well-known musicals, modern dramas and plays were staged and premiered in theatres in west London. Therefore, London is well worth visiting for people all around the world.

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