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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 5　Learning from nature & Unit 6　Nature in words
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025·河北秦皇岛模拟)
Queensland’s Best Short Walks
Feel the warm embrace of the sun,smell the salt on a sea breeze or hear birdsong—walking in Queensland is a feast for the senses.
Daisy Hill Conservation Park Tree Discovery Trail,Brisbane
This easy-going trail wanders around the open eucalypt forest and melaleuca wetlands of Logan’s Daisy Hill Conservation Park.Whether it’s a leisurely walk or a family outing you are seeking,the trail offers a relaxed walk suitable for everyone—little kids and big kids alike.
Accessibility:Wheelchair accessible.
Airlie Creek Track,The Whitsundays
Keep an eye out for rock wallabies and native rainforests as you make your way up the Airlie Creek Track.The track starts as a gentle walk but becomes increasingly challenging along the way.To make it to the top,you’ll have to brave a short,steep section featuring a leg-burning challenge.Your reward Trickling rock pools and a waterfall that’s particularly pretty after rainfall.
Accessibility:Not wheelchair accessible.
Natural Bridge Circuit,Gold Coast
Wander amongst prehistoric jungle,Jurassic-period hoop pines,and tumbling waterfalls in Springbrook National Park,part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests.For the whole family,we recommend the Natural Bridge Circuit,where a short trail leads to a “bridge” inside a cave formed by water over thousands of years.
Accessibility:Not completely accessible.
Oceanview Walk,Gold Coast
Just metres from the sands of Echo Beach,you’ll discover the Oceanview Walk.This family-friendly walk winds through subtropical rainforest,and along the surf front of Burleigh Headland.Visit between May and November to spot whales frolicking(嬉戏) in the sea.
Accessibility:Some wheelchair access.
1.Which trail is totally inaccessible for people with mobility issues
A.Daisy Hill Conservation Park Tree Discovery Trail.
B.Airlie Creek Track.
C.Natural Bridge Circuit.
D.Oceanview Walk.
2.Who is most likely to enjoy Natural Bridge Circuit
A.Families seeking a scenic and easy walk.
B.Tourists keen to explore dense rainforests.
C.Whale watchers interested in coastal views.
D.Experienced hikers seeking a demanding adventure.
3.Where is the text probably taken from
A.A scientific research paper.
B.A historical journal.
C.A personal blog post.
D.A travel brochure.
【语境猜词】
①leisurely　　　　　_______________________
②prehistoric _______________________
③subtropical _______________________
B(2025·陕西安康三模)
Rounding the corner of my neighbourhood park the other morning,I noticed a part of the landscape for the first time,though I’d walked the route for years.An old oak tree with a dozen big branches reaching the ground created a unique green curtain in the park.Groundskeepers placed a picnic table and benches inside,making it an outdoor room.Its cool shade and privacy were ideal for reading,chatting,or just relaxing.I mentally noted this scene,to cherish for the morning or maybe my whole life.What I’d encountered,I told myself as I wandered home,was my new happy place.
Robert Frost’s famous 1923 poem of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is about a traveller who pauses for a few moments beside a stretch of forest that’s “lovely,dark and deep”.The visitor wants to stay longer,but he’s pushed away by the prospect of “miles to go before I sleep”.This homes in on the essence(本质) of happy places—that they draw us precisely because we can’t live within them indefinitely.Obligation unavoidably calls us elsewhere.
But E.B.White,another of my favourite writers,pointed to a consoling(令人欣慰的) truth about the apparent short existence of happy places.Even when you can’t remain physically within a happy place,memory allows you to take it with you anywhere you go.“I have noticed that most men,when they enter a barber shop and must wait their turn,drop into a chair and pick up a magazine,” he wrote.“I simply sit down and pick up the thread of my sea wandering,which began more than fifty years ago and is not quite ended.” like Mr White’s imaginary returns to the waves near his farm for its amazing particularity.His visions confirm that happy places are,at their best,real places we’ve known.
My office computer has cheerful screen savers,but they’re not my happy places.A true happy place is a personal landmark.Happy places are more than dots on a map.They can become,in the wonder of remembrance,a geography of the heart.
4.Why does the author consider the oak tree area a happy place
A.It is a collection of rare plant species.
B.It is a historical monument preservation.
C.It is a popular picnic spot for the locals.
D.It is a practical space with natural privacy.
5.Why does the author quote Robert Frost’s poem
A.To criticise modern work pressures.
B.To imply better scenery on the road.
C.To illustrate the feature of happy places.
D.To explain the boredom of travelling.
6.What does E.B.White’s example emphasise about happy places
A.Memories make them accessible.
B.The physical presence is essential.
C.Coastal regions are universally ideal.
D.Daydreaming distracts people from reality.
7.According to the last paragraph,which of the following can be called a “geography of the heart”
A.A famous tourist attraction.
B.A strong emotional memory.
C.A professionally designed room.
D.A technologically preserved image.
【语境猜词】
①groundskeeper　　　　_______________________
②prospect _______________________
③indefinitely _______________________
④obligation _______________________
⑤landmark _______________________
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·山东临沂一模)
Sedimentary rock(沉积岩) is a type of rock that covers about three fourths of Earth’s land surface.　8　 These layers can be seen clearly in steep rock walls.
There are many different kinds of sedimentary rock.　9　 Some sedimentary rocks form as wind and water leave behind small bits of rock and sand.Others form from chemicals or from the remains of living things.
The most common kinds of sedimentary rock consist of deposits left behind by water.The water wears away rocks and carries away sand and small bits of rock.These minerals are deposited in many places.Over time,the deposits build up into layers.　10　 The weight of the layers presses the bits of rock together.Water seeps through the layers,leaving minerals that cement the bits together to form rock.
Some of the rocks formed by wind and glaciers are loess and tillite.　11　 This yellow rock covers large regions of the world.A rock made up of large bits of rock that have combined together is called tillite.
　12　 Chalk and coal are two kinds of rock that form in this way.Chalk forms from animal skeletons and shells that gather on the floor of the sea.Coal is formed from the remains of plants.Over time,the layers of dead matter become solid chalk and coal.All sedimentary rock takes thousands of years to form.
A.But they have different features.
B.Each kind forms in a different way.
C.Chalk and coal come from the same substances.
D.Sedimentary rock can even form from the remains of living things.
E.It is formed when minerals and other matter are deposited in layers.
F.Weak rock formed from the dust blown by the wind is called loess.
G.Over thousands of years,old layers of matter are covered by new layers.
【语境猜词】
①sedimentary　　　　_______________________
②deposit(熟义:n.存款)
生义(文义):n. _______________________
③solid _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
Mount Tai,located just north of Tai’an city in East China’s Shandong Province,is a mountain of historical and cultural 13.　　　　　　(significant),with impressive views and beautiful natural scenery.It is 14.　　　　　　(approximate) 50 km north of Jinan,the capital of Shandong,ensuring convenient access.
The name “Tai’an” meaning “stability and peace” in Chinese,reflects 15.　　　　　　　 saying,“If Mount Tai is stable,so is the entire country,”symbolising the nation’s well-being.Mount Tai reaches its 16.　　　　　(high) point at Jade Emperor Peak,17.　　　　　　　 stands at an altitude of 1,545 metres.
18.　　　　　　(date) back to the Archean Eon,Mount Tai continues to grow at a rate of 0.5 millimetres per year.It 19.　　　　　　　　　(situate) with the Yellow Sea to the east and the Yellow River to the west,near the hometown of Confucius in Qufu and the City of Springs,Jinan.20.(recognise) for both its natural beauty and cultural importance,Mount Tai was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
Visiting Mount Tai offers a profound experience,blending 21.　　　　　　　(it) rich history with breathtaking views.22.　　　　　　　 a symbol of China’s natural and cultural heritage,it invites travellers to explore its peaceful slopes and reflect on the stability and peace it has represented throughout history.
【语境猜词】
①significance　　_______________________
②approximately _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了昆士兰几条适合短途徒步的路线及其特色。
1.B　细节理解题。根据Airlie Creek Track,The Whitsundays部分中的“Accessibility:Not wheelchair accessible.(无障碍设施:轮椅不可通行。)”可知,对于行动不便的人来说,Airlie Creek Track是完全无法到达的。故选B项。
2.B　推理判断题。根据Natural Bridge Circuit,Gold Coast部分中的“Wander amongst prehistoric jungle,Jurassic-period hoop pines,and tumbling waterfalls in Springbrook National Park,part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests.”可知,热衷于探索茂密雨林的游客最有可能喜欢Natural Bridge Circuit,故选B项。
3.D　推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据标题“Queensland’s Best Short Walks(昆士兰最佳短途徒步路线)”可知,文章主要介绍了昆士兰几条适合短途徒步的路线及其特色,因此文章可能来自旅游手册,故选D项。
【语境猜词】
①悠闲的　②史前的　③亚热带的
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者发现公园橡树区域为快乐之地,借诗人例子阐述其特点,指出快乐之地是可留存于记忆的心灵版图。
4.D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Groundskeepers placed a picnic table and benches inside,making it an outdoor room.Its cool shade and privacy were ideal for reading,chatting,or just relaxing.”可知,作者认为橡树区域是一个快乐的地方,是因为它是一个有自然私密性的实用空间,故选D项。
5.C　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“This homes in on the essence of happy places—that they draw us precisely because we can’t live within them indefinitely.Obligation unavoidably calls us elsewhere.”可知,作者引用罗伯特·弗罗斯特的诗是为了阐述快乐之地的特点,即它们吸引我们,因为我们不能一直待在那里,故选C项。
6.A　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“But E.B.White,another of my favourite writers,pointed to a consoling truth about the apparent short existence of happy places.Even when you can’t remain physically within a happy place,memory allows you to take it with you anywhere you go.”可知,E.B.怀特的例子强调了记忆使我们能够触及快乐之地,即使我们身体不在那里,故选A项。
7.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“A true happy place is a personal landmark.Happy places are more than dots on a map.They can become,in the wonder of remembrance,a geography of the heart.”可知,“心灵版图”指的是通过记忆留存的对快乐之地的强烈情感记忆,故选B项。
【语境猜词】
①场地管理员　②前景;设想　③无限期地　④义务;责任　⑤地标
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了沉积岩的形成和特点。
8.E　根据下文“These layers can be seen clearly in steep rock walls.”可知,E项 “It is formed when minerals and other matter are deposited in layers.”符合语境,其中的“layers”呼应了下文的“These layers”。
9.B　根据上文“There are many different kinds of sedimentary rock.”和下文“Some sedimentary rocks form as wind and water leave behind small bits of rock...”可知,空处承上启下,说明不同种类的沉积岩的形成方式不同。B项“Each kind forms in a different way.”符合语境。
10.G　根据上文“Over time,the deposits build up into layers.”可知,空处是在说明沉积岩层是如何随着时间的推移而形成的。G项“Over thousands of years,old layers of matter are covered by new layers.”可承接上文。
11.F　根据上文“Some of the rocks formed by wind and glaciers are loess and tillite.”和下文“This yellow rock covers large regions of the world.”可知,空处是在介绍黄土这种由风形成的岩石。选项F “Weak rock formed from the dust blown by the wind is called loess.”符合语境。
12.D　根据下文“Chalk and coal are two kinds of rock that form in this way...”可知,本段主要讲述的是沉积岩可以由生物的遗骸形成。选项D “Sedimentary rock can even form from the remains of living things.”符合语境,其中remains为同词复现。
【语境猜词】
①沉积的　②沉积物　③坚硬的
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了泰山的风景及其重要的历史和文化意义。
13.significance　考查名词。所填的词被形容词修饰,所以用名词形式,故填significance。
14.approximately　考查副词。所填的词修饰50 km north of Jinan,所以用副词形式approximately。
15.the　考查冠词。此处特指下文提到的谚语,所以用定冠词,故填the。
16.highest　考查比较等级。根据句意可知,此处表示“最高点”,所以用最高级,故填highest。
17.which　考查定语从句。先行词是Jade Emperor Peak,所填的词引导非限制性定语从句,并在从句中作主语,所以填which。
18.Dating　考查非谓语动词。date和Mount Tai有逻辑上的主谓关系,所以用动词-ing形式作状语。注意首字母要大写,故填Dating。
19.is situated　考查时态和语态。此处介绍的是客观事实,所以用一般现在时,situate和it有动宾关系,所以用被动语态,故填is situated。
20.Recognised　考查非谓语动词。recognise和Mount Tai有逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用动词-ed形式作状语。首字母要大写,故填Recognized。
21.its　考查代词。所填的词修饰名词,所以用形容词性物主代词,故填its。
22.As　考查介词。根据句意可知,此处表示“作为中国自然和文化遗产的象征”,所以填介词as,首字母要大写。
【语境猜词】
①重要性　②大约
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