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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 6　Earth first
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2026·广东汕头高三模拟)
British designer Emma has been living in Suzhou,China for eight years,devoting herself to integrating Su embroidery(苏绣) into modern fashion design.Born in London,Emma developed a passion for traditional crafts at an early age.During a trip to China in 2017,she was deeply attracted by the exquisite craftsmanship of Su embroidery at a cultural exhibition.
“I was amazed by how thin the silk threads are and how delicate the patterns are,” Emma recalled.“At that time,I wondered why such a beautiful craft was not more widely known in the international fashion world.” Determined to promote Su embroidery,she decided to settle in Suzhou,the hometown of Su embroidery.
To master the craft,Emma visited many senior embroiderers and asked them to teach her.She spent hours every day practicing basic stitches,from the simplest flat stitch to the complex twisted stitch.“It was really challenging at first,” she said.“My fingers were sore,and I even wanted to give up.But the embroiderers’ patience and encouragement kept me going.”
After years of hard work,Emma successfully combined Su embroidery with Western fashion elements.Her designs,which feature Su embroidery patterns on modern dresses,coats,and accessories,have been displayed at several international fashion shows.“Su embroidery is a treasure of Chinese culture,” Emma said.“By blending it with modern fashion,I hope to let more people around the world appreciate its beauty.”
Li Ming,a famous fashion critic,praised Emma’s works:“She has found a unique way to make traditional embroidery relevant to contemporary life.Her designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also carry cultural significance.”
1.What is Emma’s main goal
A.To learn Su embroidery for personal enjoyment.
B.To introduce Su embroidery to the global fashion industry.
C.To create new stitches for Su embroidery.
D.To set up a fashion brand in London.
2.What does the underlined word “exquisite” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A.Rough.　　　　　　B.Simple.
C.Delicate. D.Common.
3.Why did Emma decide to live in Suzhou
A.Because it is a popular tourist city.
B.Because it is the birthplace of Su embroidery.
C.Because it has a developed fashion industry.
D.Because it offers favorable conditions for foreign designers.
4.What does Li Ming think of Emma’s designs
A.They are too traditional.
B.They lack cultural value.
C.They are creative and meaningful.
D.They are only suitable for Chinese markets.
【语境猜词】
①aesthetically　　_______________________
②craftsmanship _______________________
③international _______________________
B(2026·浙江金丽衢十二校模拟)
Ntonino Scordo’s China adventure was triggered by the story of legendary Italian explorer Marco Polo(1254—1324),who traveled to the same country over 700 years ago.“When I was a child,I saw Ⅱ Milione on RAI,” he said,referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo on Italy’s national TV.“The exquisite Chinese food deeply impressed me and I decided one day I would explore this exotic country myself.”
Scordo,Nino to his friends,comes from a culinary family in Sicily,southern Italy,inheriting his mother’s passion for cooking.Since his arrival in China in 2010,he has traveled around the country — from Guangdong in the south to Shanghai in the east,and then Beijing in the north.Currently the executive sous-chef at Jinling Hotel’s Restaurant Pacific Grill in Nanjing,Nino,inspired by the rich diversity of Chinese cuisine,has crafted many creative dishes,blending Western food with Chinese culture.
“Recently,I read the news of China’s new visa-free policy,which allows foreign nationals to stay in the country for up to 240 hours,” he said.“This is a praiseworthy policy,a commendable action that sends a strong message to the international community.I immediately informed my Italian friends and relatives,inviting them to visit China.”
Fascinated by Chinese culture and food,Nino often travels around to find new inspirations.“I visited some cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal,accompanied by an editor of Gourmet Magazine.From north to south along the water route,the cities were Tai’erzhuang,Huai’an,Yangzhou and Hangzhou.It was a journey worth taking,with beautiful scenery,local delicacies,and a rich folk culture experience.”
“Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience,” he said.“What stood out for me most was the historical cities and their distinct cultural heritage.” Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine,particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region.“But it was not just the food that drew me in;it was the people,their kindness,and the customs passed down through generations,” he added.
5.What aroused Ntonino Scordo’s interest in China
A.A TV series about Marco Polo.
B.A legend of a Chinese explorer.
C.His mother’s passion for cooking.
D.His Italian friends’ recommendations.
6.What does the underlined word “commendable” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A.Changeable. B.Flexible.
C.Debatable. D.Admirable.
7.What can we learn about Nino’s trip along the Grand Canal
A.He traveled with his Italian friends and relatives.
B.The trip was his first visit to northern Chinese cities.
C.He focused mainly on tasting specialty dishes during the trip.
D.The trip allowed him to experience diverse local cultures and foods.
8.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A.The impact of the policy.
B.The summary of the trip.
C.The plan of the next trip.
D.The promotion of the Grand Canal.
【语境猜词】
①praiseworthy　 _______________________
②commendable _______________________
③exceptional _______________________
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·陕西咸阳二模)
The small town of Millfield was known for its tightly knit(编织) community.Every year,they held a harvest festival,a time when everyone came together to 　9　 the fruits of their labor.But this year,a sense of 　10　 clouded the town.The long-awaited new factory,which was supposed to bring jobs and development,had been 　11　 due to unforeseen environmental issues.
Emily,a young and ambitious 　12　 from the local paper,decided to dig deeper into the story and believed there must be a way to 　13　 the situation.Emily started by interviewing the factory owners.They were frustrated but 　14　.“We’ve invested so much in this project,” said Mr Thompson,the CEO,“but we 　15　 the importance of environmental protection.” Emily then turned to the environmentalists.They were 　16　 about the factory’s potential impact on the nearby river.“The river is the 　17　 of our town,” said Dr.Green,an environmental scientist.“Any 　18　 to it could be disastrous.”
As Emily continued her research,she found that there were alternative technologies that the factory could 　19　 to reduce its environmental footprint and wrote a series of articles 　20　 these solutions,hoping to spark a dialogue between the two sides.The articles had an immediate 　21　.Representatives from the factory,the environmentalists,and the local government 　22　 to find a compromise.The festival that year 　23　 a new meaning.It was not just a celebration of the crops but also a celebration of the community’s strength.
9.A.assess　　　　　　　B.yield
C.distribute D.observe
10.A.excitement B.relief
C.anxiety D.pride
11.A.founded B.suspended
C.completed D.expanded
12.A.secretary B.passenger
C.journalist D.conductor
13.A.tackle B.accept
C.maintain D.ignore
14.A.strong-willed B.bloody-minded
C.well-intended D.well-trained
15.A.overestimate B.recognize
C.concentrate D.investigate
16.A.crazy B.curious
C.worried D.enthusiastic
17.A.boundary B.future
C.memory D.lifeblood
18.A.attention B.damage
C.access D.reference
19.A.adopt B.reject
C.adapt D.abandon
20.A.opposing B.dismissing
C.presenting D.hiding
21.A.comment B.impact
C.session D.profile
22.A.refused B.failed
C.hesitated D.gathered
23.A.took on B.turned into
C.left out D.headed off
【语境猜词】
①observe(熟义:v.观察)
生义(文义):v.　　_______________________
②cloud(熟义:n.云)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
③unforeseen 　　_______________________
④environmentalist _______________________
⑤lifeblood _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2026·河北八校联考模拟)
What if centuries-old relics(文物) could come to life as modern Chinese beauties This 24.　　　　　　(innovate) idea has become a reality thanks to a young Chinese vlogger,who transforms ancient artifacts(古器物) into living characters through creative makeup videos.
The vlogger 25.　　　　　　　　　　(fascinate) by traditional Chinese culture since childhood and treats cultural relics as living beings,believing that every artifact has 26.　　　　　　(it) own story to tell.She sees her “relic makeup” as the perfect way 27.　　　　　　　　　(integrate) her artistic skills with her passion for culture.Her unique approach has captured online attention and her videos 28.　　　　　　(feature) national treasures have attracted over 90 million views.
29.　　　　　　 average,it takes the vlogger about two weeks to complete a single makeup video.Drawing 30.　　　　　　(inspire) from the appearance of a selected artifact,she first forms a rough idea and then conducts further research to polish the details.She also visits museums to observe the relics firsthand,31.　　　　　　 shapes her concept for filming and deepens her connection with the artifacts.“These objects,once touched by 32.　　　　　　 warmth of ancient hands,are now admired by our eyes and might even hear our conversations,” she said.
Her goal is to 33.　　　　　　(masterful) portray artifacts with both historical depth and cultural continuity,making tradition feel dynamic and relevant to contemporary audiences.
【语境猜词】
①make up　　　　　_______________________
②firsthand _______________________
③masterful _______________________
④portray _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了英国设计师艾玛定居苏州八年,拜师学习苏绣,将其与西方时尚融合并推向国际,让传统工艺焕发新生的故事。
1.B　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“why such a beautiful craft was not more widely known in the international fashion world”可知,艾玛的主要目标是将苏绣推向全球时尚行业,故选B项。
2.C　词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“I was amazed by how thin the silk threads are and how delicate the patterns are”可知,“exquisite”与“delicate”含义相近,意为“精致的”,故选C项。
3.B　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“she decided to settle in Suzhou,the hometown of Su embroidery”可知,艾玛定居苏州是因为这里是苏绣的诞生地,故选B项。
4.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“She has found a unique way...not only aesthetically pleasing but also carry cultural significance”可知,李明认为艾玛的设计富有创意且有内涵,故选C项。
【语境猜词】
①审美地;在美学上　②技艺;工艺　③国际的
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了意大利厨师Ntonino Scordo因受马可·波罗故事的启发来到中国,探索中国文化与美食并创作融合菜肴的经历。
5.A　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“‘When I was a child,I saw Ⅱ Milione on RAI,’he said,referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo...‘The exquisite Chinese food deeply impressed me...’”可知,一部关于马可·波罗的电视剧激起了Ntonino Scordo对中国的兴趣,故选A项。
6.D　词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“This is a praiseworthy policy,a commendable action”可知,“commendable”与“Admirable”意思相近,意为“值得称赞的”,故选D项。
7.D　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It was a journey worth taking,with beautiful scenery,local delicacies,and a rich folk culture experience.”及第五段中的“Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine”可知,Nino的大运河之旅让他体验到了多样的地方文化和美食,故选D项。
8.B　主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience”及“‘What stood out for me most was ...’‘But it was not just the food that drew me in;it was the people...’”可知,最后一段主要是Nino对这次旅行的总结,故选B项。
【语境猜词】
①值得赞扬的　②值得称赞的;可嘉的　③特殊的;卓越的
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了小镇新工厂因环境问题搁置,在记者艾米丽的努力下,推动多方对话找到解决办法,让丰收节有了新意义。
9.D　根据上文“a harvest festival”以及语境可知,丰收节是用来庆祝(observe)劳动成果的时候。
10.C　根据上文“Every year,they held a harvest festival”和表示转折的“But”可知,一种焦虑(anxiety)的情绪笼罩着这个小镇。
11.B　根据下文“due to unforeseen environmental issues”可知,工厂因为环境问题不能按计划进行,被搁置了(suspended)。
12.C　根据下文“from the local paper”可知,艾米丽是当地报社的记者(journalist)。
13.A　根据上文“decided to dig deeper into the story”以及语境可知,艾米丽想深入了解情况,想解决(tackle)问题。
14.A　根据上文“frustrated”和下文“but we 　15　 the importance of environmental protection”可知,他们虽然很沮丧,但意志很坚定(strong-willed)。
15.B　根据下文“the importance of environmental protection”可知,工厂老板意识到了(recognize)环境保护的重要性。
16.C　根据下文“Any 　18　 to it could be disastrous.”以及语境可知,环保主义者担心(worried)工厂会对河流造成破坏。
17.D　根据下文“Any 　18　 to it could be disastrous.”可知,河流对小镇很重要,是小镇的命脉(lifeblood)。
18.B　根据上文“They were 　16　 about the factory’s potential impact on the nearby river.”以及语境可知,对河流的任何损害(damage)都可能是灾难性的。
19.A　根据上文“alternative technologies that the factory could”以及语境可知,这里指工厂可以采用(adopt)一些技术来解决环境问题。
20.C　根据下文“hoping to spark a dialogue between the two sides”可知,艾米丽写文章是为了介绍(presenting)解决方案以促进双方对话。
21.B　根据下文“Representatives from the factory,the environmentalists,and the local government 　22　 to find a compromise.”可知,这里指艾米丽写的文章起到了作用,产生了影响(impact)。
22.D　根据下文“find a compromise”可知,这里指各方代表聚集(gathered)在一起商量解决方案。
23.A　根据下文“It was not just a celebration of the crops but also a celebration of the community’s strength.”可知,这里指节日呈现出了(took on)新的意义。
【语境猜词】
①庆祝　②给……蒙上阴影　③未预见的　④环保主义者
⑤命脉
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一位中国视频博主如何通过创意化妆视频,将古代文物转化为生动的现代形象,以创新的方式传承文化。
24.innovative　考查形容词。所填词修饰名词idea作定语,所以用形容词形式,故填innovative。
25.has been fascinated　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语since childhood可知,句子要用现在完成时,主语The vlogger与fascinate“迷住”之间是被动关系,所以用现在完成时的被动语态,且主语为第三人称单数形式,故填has been fascinated。
26.its　考查代词。所填词修饰名词story作定语,所以用形容词性物主代词,故填its。
27.to integrate　考查非谓语动词。所填词作way的后置定语,要用动词不定式形式,故填to integrate。
28.featuring　考查非谓语动词。所填词作videos的后置定语,videos与feature之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,所以用动词-ing形式,故填featuring。
29.On　考查介词。on average“平均而言”,是固定短语。
30.inspiration　考查名词。所填词作Drawing的宾语,所以用名词形式,故填inspiration。
31.which　考查定语从句。所填词引导非限制性定语从句,修饰前面整个句子,关系词在从句中作主语,故填which。
32.the　考查冠词。本空特指“古人的手温”,用定冠词the。
33.masterfully　考查副词。所填词修饰动词portray作状语,所以用副词形式,故填masterfully。
【语境猜词】
①化妆　②第一手;亲自　③技艺精湛的　④描绘
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