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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 4　Stage and screen
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025·河北沧州三模改编)
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor,but they offer little protection against attacks.It is easy to defend a fortress(堡垒),but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind.When it comes to structures that are both fancy and well-defended,the classic European castle is the best example of design.Across the ages,castles changed,developed,and eventually fell out of use,but they still command the fascination of our culture.
Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066.As William the Conqueror advanced through England,he defended key positions to secure the land he had taken.The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion(叛乱).Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks.Soldiers were gathered,organized around,and deployed(部署) from castles.In this way castles served both offensive and defensive roles in military operations.
Not limited to military(军事的) purposes,castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his kingdom.That is to say,the lord of the land would hold court in his castle.Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they governed and pay great respect to the lord.They would address conflicts,handle business,feast,and enjoy festivities.In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval England.Castles also served as symbols of power.Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas,castles always appeared in the background of many peasants and served as a daily reminder of the lords strength.
Now,castles no longer serve their original purposes.However,the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year from those who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed.
1.How does the author introduce the topic
A.By making an assumption.
B.By giving an example.
C.By making comparison.
D.By giving a definition.
2.Why did William the Conqueror build castles
A.He wanted to celebrate his victory.
B.He wanted to remind people of his influence.
C.He wanted to live peacefully with the English.
D.He wanted to use them to his military advantage.
3.Which of the following is a way the lord would adopt to show his power
A.Dealing with conflicts in his castle.
B.Building his castle in an obvious place.
C.Carrying out social activities in his castle.
D.Ordering peasants to live near his castle.
4.What attracts people to visit castles today
A.The history.
B.The architecture.
C.The beauty.
D.The surroundings.
【语境猜词】
①well-defended　_______________________
②command(熟义:v.& n.命令)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
③noticeable _______________________
B(2026·广东汕头高三模拟)
Artificial intelligence(AI) is playing an increasingly important role in the restoration of Dunhuang murals(壁画).Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes,located in Gansu Province,are home to more than 45,000 square meters of murals,some of which date back over 1,600 years.However,these precious artworks are facing threats from natural aging,climate change,and human activities.
A team of researchers from Tsinghua University has developed an AI-based system to assist in mural restoration.The system first uses high-resolution cameras to capture detailed images of the murals.Then,AI algorithms analyze the images to identify damaged areas,such as cracks,fading,and peeling.“AI can quickly and accurately detect even the smallest damages that are difficult for human eyes to spot,” said Professor Chen,the leader of the research team.
After identifying the damaged areas,the AI system provides restoration suggestions based on historical data and the style of the murals.For example,if a color has faded,the AI can recommend the most appropriate color to match the original.The system also helps restorers simulate the restoration effect before actual work begins,which reduces the risk of mistakes.
“The AI system has greatly improved the efficiency and accuracy of mural restoration,” Professor Chen said.“What used to take restorers months to complete can now be done in a few weeks with the help of AI.” However,Professor Chen also pointed out that AI is only an assistant tool.“Human restorers still play a crucial role in making final decisions,as restoration requires not only technical skills but also a deep understanding of the cultural and historical background of the murals.”
Some experts are concerned about the over-reliance on AI in cultural heritage restoration.“We should not let AI replace human judgment,” said Dr.Li,a cultural heritage expert.“The value of cultural heritage lies not only in its appearance but also in the human emotions and craftsmanship behind it.”
5.What is the main threat to Dunhuang murals mentioned in the text
A.Lack of research funds.
B.Insufficient restoration technology.
C.Natural aging and human activities.
D.Lack of professional restorers.
6.What is the first step of the AI-based restoration system
A.Analyzing the damaged areas.
B.Capturing detailed images of the murals.
C.Providing restoration suggestions.
D.Simulating the restoration effect.
7.Why is human involvement still crucial in mural restoration
A.AI cannot detect small damages.
B.AI is too expensive to use widely.
C.Restoration requires cultural and historical understanding.
D.Human restorers work faster than AI.
8.What is Dr.Li’s attitude towards the use of AI in mural restoration
A.Fully supportive.　　B.Strongly opposed.
C.Cautious. D.Indifferent.
【语境猜词】
①restoration　　_______________________
②precious _______________________
③efficiency _______________________
④over-reliance _______________________
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·海南海口三模)
The word “home” can mean many things.To me,wherever you are and whoever is with you is home.I am so proud and grateful that I call Guiyang home.
When people ask me what 　9　 Guiyang’s charm,I tell them it is the people,the food,and the urban diversity.
Being in Guiyang allows me to 　10　 the culture not just of Guiyang,but also China.Language has never been a 　11　 for me here.It feels like being in my hometown of Callan,a small town in Ireland,where I 　12　 with neighbors deeply,each shining uniquely.Similarly,Guiyang 　13　 me to many unforgettable souls whose kindness is 　14　 into daily life.
As a foodie,Guiyang 　15　 my heart through its cuisine.Guizhou province 　16　 countless local dishes,many of which locals craft with generations-old 　17　.Each 　18　 carries old stories of kitchens,where firewood smoke and laughter once mingled.
Furthermore,another impressive 　19　 of Guiyang was its urban diversity.Some 　20　 bustling and historic areas of a city to absorb and experience as much of the culture as possible,while others prefer 　21　 and more modern urban environments.Guiyang allows people to live in their 　22　,while also having immediate access to the other,making it an ideal living location.
Whatever challenges arise,these 　23　 when Guiyang combines kind locals and delicious food along with diverse living environments into one harmonious existence.
9.A.defines　 B.describes　C.explains　D.questions
10.A.recognize B.embrace C.confront D.reject
11.A.roadblock B.bridgebuilder
C.bottleneck D.checkpoint
12.A.argued B.bonded
C.compete D.separated
13.A.subjected B.drove
C.transport D.introduced
14.A.hidden B.thrown C.woven D.buried
15.A.broke B.healed C.captivated D.confused
16.A.is related to B.is beneficial to
C.is associated with D.is known for
17.A.recipes B.tools
C.books D.traditions
18.A.moment B.step C.word D.bite
19.A.aspect B.area C.object D.opinion
20.A.avoid B.seek C.explore D.visit
21.A.quieter B.busier C.noisier D.cleaner
22.A.habit B.routine C.preference D.space
23.A.grow B.explode C.remain D.fade
【语境猜词】
①charm　　_______________________
②roadblock _______________________
③local _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·陕西西安模拟)
More than 80 archaeological sites and artifact distribution points containing artifacts that date back from the Neolithic Period(新石器时代)24.　　　　　　 modern times have recently been discovered in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
This cluster(集群) of considerable size was discovered along the coast of Beibu Gulf in Guangxi.The area has long been known as a cradle for underwater discoveries as well as findings 25.　　　　　　　 shed light on cross-cultural and cross-ethnic exchanges.
In 2024,pottery pieces with comb-patterned designs 26.　　　　　　　　　(find) among some of the cluster’s ruins such as the Shanmiaoling site and the Dishuiping site.Other excavated sites such as Wayaodong,Masiling and Duimianling are characterized by Warring States Period and Qin Dynasty archaeological features.The artifacts 27.　　　　　　　(collect) on the spot are mainly pottery wares decorated with patterns similar to the Chinese character “米”,or featuring grid motifs and waffle pattern designs.28.(this) findings provide significant 29.(refer) for studying the Qin’s and Han’s handicraft development.
The cluster of sites not only belongs to a 30.(various) of times,but also is quite diverse,including city ruins,settlement sites,tombs,and remains that are identified as ironsmelting locations.
The 31.　　　　　　　　　(new) discovered archaeological cluster resulted from a survey 32.(focus) on Beibu Gulf archaeology,conducted by the Guangxi Institute of Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology in 2024.The survey lasted nearly 70 days and covered 33.　　　　　　 area of 20,000 square kilometers.
【语境猜词】
①distribution　　_______________________
②cradle(熟义:n.摇篮)
生义(文义):n. _______________________
③cross-cultural _______________________
④handicraft _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了兼具华丽与防御功能的欧洲城堡,其历经演变后虽不再发挥原有用途,但仍吸引着众多游客。
1.C　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor,but they offer little protection against attacks.It is easy to defend a fortress,but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind.”可知,作者通过比较宫殿和堡垒来引出文章的主题——欧洲城堡,故选C项。
2.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion.Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks.”可知,征服者威廉建造城堡是为了利用它们来取得军事上的优势,故选D项。
3.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas,castles always appeared in the background of many peasants and served as a daily reminder of the lords strength.”可知,领主把城堡建在一个显眼的地方来展示他的权力,故选B项。
4.A　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“However,the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year from those who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed.”可知,如今,城堡的历史吸引人们来参观,故选A项。
【语境猜词】
①防御良好的　②博得;赢得　③显而易见的
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人工智能在敦煌壁画修复中的应用,包括其工作原理、优势以及存在的争议。
5.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“these precious artworks are facing threats from natural aging,climate change,and human activities”可知,敦煌壁画的主要威胁是自然老化和人类活动,故选C项。
6.B　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The system first uses high-resolution cameras to capture detailed images of the murals.”可知,基于人工智能的修复系统第一步是捕捉壁画的详细图像,故选B项。
7.C　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“as restoration requires not only technical skills but also a deep understanding of the cultural and historical background of the murals.”可知,人类参与壁画修复至关重要是因为修复不仅需要技术技能,还需要对壁画的文化与历史背景有深入的理解,故选C项。
8.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Some experts are concerned about the over-reliance on AI...‘We should not let AI replace human judgment.’”可知,李博士对在壁画修复中使用人工智能的态度是谨慎的,故选C项。
【语境猜词】
①修复;恢复　②珍贵的;宝贵的　③效率;效能　④过度依赖
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章记述了作者在贵阳体会到的风土人情。
9.A　根据下文“Guiyang’s charm,I tell them it is the people,the food,and the urban diversity”可知,此处指作者认为贵阳的魅力可以通过人、食物和城市的多样性进行定义(defines)。
10.B　根据下文“the culture not just of Guiyang,but also China”可知,作者拥抱(embrace)贵阳和中国的文化。
11.A　根据下文“It feels like being in my hometown of Callan,a small town in Ireland”可知,作者来自爱尔兰,所以此处指语言障碍(roadblock)。
12.B　根据下文“with neighbors deeply,each shining uniquely”可知,作者和邻居建立了密切的联系(bonded),每个人都闪耀着独特的光芒。
13.D　根据下文“me to many unforgettable souls”可知,此处为比喻句,指贵阳将许多人介绍给了(introduced)作者。
14.C　根据下文“into daily life”可知,此处指善良融入日常生活,短语be woven into意为“被融入”。
15.C　根据上文“As a foodie”和下文“countless local dishes”可知,作者喜欢吃,贵阳的美食迷住了(captivated)作者。
16.D　根据下文“countless local dishes”可知,贵州省以数不清的地方菜而闻名。短语be known for意为“因……而闻名”。
17.A　根据上文“many of which locals craft with generations-old”以及下文“carries old stories of kitchens”可知,很多地方菜是当地人用世代相传的食谱(recipes)制作的。
18.D　根据上文“countless local dishes”可知,此处指吃下的每一口(bite)都承载着厨房里的老故事。
19.A　根据下文“of Guiyang was its urban diversity”可知,城市多样性是另一个方面(aspect)。
20.B　根据下文“bustling and historic areas of a city”可知,此处指有些人寻求(seek)城市繁华和有历史意义的地带,以尽可能多地吸收和体验文化。
21.A　根据上文“bustling and historic areas of a city ...,while others prefer”可知,while表示前后对比,说明有些人喜欢繁华,有些人喜欢安静(quieter)。
22.C　根据上文“Some ...bustling and historic areas of a city to absorb and experience as much of the culture as possible,while others prefer ...and more modern urban environments.”可知,贵阳可以让人们根据自己的偏好(preference)生活。
23.D　此处these指代上文中的challenges,结合下文“when Guiyang combines kind locals and delicious food along with diverse living environments into one harmonious existence”可知,挑战会随着环境的和谐而消失(fade)。
【语境猜词】
①魅力　②路障;障碍物　③本地人
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了在广西壮族自治区发现的80多处考古遗址和文物分布点。
24.to　考查介词。from...to...为固定搭配,意为“从…… 到……”。
25.that/which　考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句,先行词是findings,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,故填that/which。
26.were found　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语 In 2024可知,句子用一般过去时。pottery pieces与find之间是被动关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态,句子主语是复数形式,故填were found。
27.collected　考查非谓语动词。collect与artifacts之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用过去分词作后置定语修饰artifacts,故填collected。
28.These　考查代词。修饰复数名词 findings,应用this的复数形式 these,意为“这些”,且设空处位于句首,故填These。
29.reference　考查名词。所填词作宾语,所以用名词形式,故填reference。
30.variety　考查固定搭配。a variety of 为固定短语,意为“各种各样的”。
31.newly　考查副词。所填词修饰形容词discovered,所以用副词形式,故填 newly。
32.focusing　考查非谓语动词。句子已有谓语 resulted from,所以此处是非谓语动词形式,focus与survey之间是主动关系,所以用动词-ing形式作后置定语,故填focusing。
33.an　考查冠词。an area of...为固定搭配,意为“……的面积”,且area以元音音素开头,所以用不定冠词an。
【语境猜词】
①分布　②发源地　③跨文化的　④手工艺;手工业
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