1、人教（2019）版高中英语选择性必修第一册第四单元限时练时间：100分钟 分值：120第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AChoose Your One-Day-Tours!Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge: including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -37 until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city w
2、ith over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum, Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B - Oxford & Start ford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways -3
3、2 until 12 March and 36 thereafterOxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the city of dreaming spires(尖顶）from St Marys Church Tower. Start ford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court in
4、cluding entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VILLs favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrance fees not included).With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings
5、and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D -Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -33 until 1
6、8 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.1. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A. Tour AB. Tour BC. Tour CD. Tour D2. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee o
7、n 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton CourtB. Oxford & StratfordC. Bath & StonehengeD. Cambridge3. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A. It used to be the home of royal familiesB. It used to be a well-known mazeC. It is the oldest palace in BritainD. It is a world-famous castleBHumans
8、have little difficulty recognizing one another. And we know that no two faces are exactly alike. Even identical twins have slightly different faces. Each human face is truly unique, and now weve invented machines that are able to recognize faces for numerous purposes.Governments, employers and secur
9、ity and police services are increasingly using facial recognition technology. This allows them to quickly confirm an individuals identity. Systems are becoming so advanced that a wanted criminal can instantly be picked out of a crowd of thousands of people. All thats required is an image in a databa
10、se to compare with the image of any number of people in a crowd. Ordinary people, too, are using facial recognition to unlock their phones, their computers and other devices.Personal facial recognition protection has several benefits. It is instantaneous, and it relieves us of the need to memorize p
11、asswords. However, a device will require a password in the rare event that it doesnt, for whatever reason, recognize the users face.There are numerous concerns about the use of facial recognition. Primarily, the concern is that it threatens privacy. The installation of more and more cameras in publi
12、c and private places is now part of everyday life. This means people can be observed and recognized wherever they go. Cameras may make public spaces safer, but keeping law-abiding(守法的) citizens under constant watch is disturbing to many.In the age of the corona-virus and the widespread wearing of ma
13、sks, facial recognition systems are having some difficulty. A mask covers many of the facial data points used by recognition software to confirm a persons identity. In response, facial recognition systems are being trained to use less facial data. That could affect how dependable it is as a method o
14、f identity detection.4. Whats the authors purpose of writing Paragraph 2?A. To further explain the importance of facial recognition.B. To describe the powerful functions of facial recognition.C. To list in detail various advantages of facial recognition.D. To state the unique advanced features of fa
15、cial recognition.5. Why are some people worried about the cameras?A. The cameras may be occasionally out of order.B. Too many cameras disturb peoples daily life.C. Peoples personal life might be exposed to others.D. The cameras make law-abiding citizens feel stressful.6. In what aspect will facial r
16、ecognition systems be improved?A. Getting more accurate with less information.B. Becoming faster with more facial data.C. Protecting personal information if necessary.D. Responding more quickly to unexpected events.7.What is the text mainly about?A. The wide popularity of facial recognition.B. The r
17、apid development of facial recognition.C. The benefits of facial recognition.D. The introduction to facial recognition.CShark attacks not only disturb beach activities, but can affect associated tourism industries. Shark nets are a common solution to preventing shark attacks on beaches, but they cau
18、se dangers to sea ecosystems.Seeking a cost-effective way to monitor beach safety over large areas we have developed a system called SharkSpotter. It combines artificial intelligence(A1),computing power,and drone(无人机）technology to identify and warn lifesavers of sharks near swimmers. The project is
19、a cooperation between the University of Technology Sydney and the Ripper Group,which is pioneering the use of drones-calledWestpac Little Ripper Lifesaver in the search and rescue movement in Australia.Shark Spotter can detect sharks and other potential threats using real time aerial imagery. The sy
20、stem analyzes videos from a camera attached to a drone to monitor beaches for sharks, send warnings, and conduct rescues.Developed with techniques known as deep learning, the Shark Spotter system receives imagery from the drone camera and attempts to identify all objects in the scene. Once certain o
21、bjects are detected, they are put into one of 16 categories: sharks, whales, dolphins, rays, different types of boats surfers, and swimmers.If a shark is detected, Shark Spotter provides both a visual sign on the computer screen and an audible warning to the operator. The operator confirms the warni
22、ng and sends text messages from the Shark Spotter system to the surf lifesavers for further action. In an emergency, the drone is equipped with a life-saving flotation pod(漂浮舱）together with an electronic shark repellent(驱逐装置）that can be dropped into the water in cases where swimmers are in severe tr
23、ouble, trapped in a rip, or if there are sharks close by.In January 2018, the Westpac Little Ripper Lifesaver was used to rescue two young swimmers caught in a rip at Lennox Head, New South Wales (NSW). The drone flew down the beach some 800 meters from the lifeguard station, and a life-saving flota
24、tion pod was dropped from the drone The complete rescue operation took 70 seconds.We believe Shark Spotter is a win-win for both marine(海洋的）life and beachgoers. This unique technology combines dynamic video image processing AI and advanced drone technology to creatively deal with the global challeng
25、e of insuring safe beaches, protecting environments, and romoting tourism.8.What is a Shark Spotter?A.A solution to monitor sharks.B. An equipment to identify lifesavers.C.A technology to prevent shark attacks.D.A project to pioneer the use of drones.9. When a shark is spotted near a swimmer, what w
26、ill the system do?A . Take timely action .B. Analyze the visual data.C. Classify the identified objects.D. Turn on the deep learning mode.10. What does the example in Paragraph 5 show us?A. The system is efficient in saving lives.B.The system is effective in detecting sharks.C. The system is smart i
27、n driving sharks away.D. The system is practical over the whole sea area.11.What is the authors attitude toward the future of SharkSpotter?A . Doubtful . B.Optimistic.C. Negative. D.Objective.DIn the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turne
28、d some teenagers into celebrities and turned the famous into the infamous,overnight.A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility.Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared.Short video apps such as Tik Tok and its Chinese equivalent(对应物）Douyin,took the world by s
29、torm.The Telegraph reported that Tik Tok was ranked 8th on Apples App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June, CNBC said.Why are these short videos-which are rarely longer than a few minutes-so popular? Jiang Yige, Singapore-based analyst at FengHe
30、Fund Management, has a theory. Short videos are just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules,he told CNBC.These videos-apart from being very convenient-are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves,according to Teen Vogue.Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Mus
31、ical. ly who has over 2 million followers,said,The sense of community that users of short video apps get is another appealing feature.Live streaming(直播）is a feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sunrise . Its a pretty neat idea : You can watch anyone , anywhere , live . Howev
32、er , China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In China, more than 100million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers ability to interact with others using unknown names. However
33、, the quick development of social media may be having side effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it causes. Materials shared on these platforms are often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can mislead users one way or another. We use social media all the time;
34、that doesnt mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.12. The underlined word volatility in Paragraph 2 possibly means being_.A.changeable B.steadyC.promising D.violent13. According to Liza Koshy, short
35、videos are very popular because_.A.they are very convenientB.they help people kill timeC.they provide a sense of communityD.they allow people to express themselves14.What do we know about social media?A.The information from social media is totally reliable.B.When it comes to social media,people only
36、 know short videos.C.People cant communicate with each other without social media.D. There is still much room for improvement in social media.15.What is the authors attitude to the quick development of social media?A.Objective.B.Subjective.C.Favorable.D.Disapproving.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容
37、，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Distraction exists in every corner of our lives. Though small, anything that pulls you away from your focus can get in the way of your productivity. Follow the tips below to sharpen your focus.Keep your vision and goals in mind. Its important to start with a good b
38、ase for your focus as you learn how to avoid distraction. 16 Do you have a big presentation at work next week that you need to prepare for? Do you have a dream of learning to play the guitar and need to focus for an hour each day while you practice?17 If you have 20 tasks to do every day, how effect
39、ive do you think your focus ability will be? You need to break them down. Focus on only doing 2-3 important tasks at a time. Its all you need to take steps towards accomplishing your goals.18 Most goals will at least take a few weeks to months to accomplish. Thus, you become discouraged because the
40、goal is too big. Or you fantasize about what itll feel like when you achieve the goal. 19 Instead, focus on doing a very small, minimum amount of work.Do those tasks as soon as possible. In order to make sure you get tasks done, you need to do them early in order to stay focused on the task without
41、feeling overwhelmed. This means that as soon as you wake up, you should start plotting how to do them. 20 A. Skip what you dont know.B. Reduce the chaos of your day.C. This will cause you to do one of the two things.D. Focus on the smallest part of your work at a time.E. Figure out exactly why you n
42、eed to focus in the first place.F. Waiting to do them later only invites distraction to take over.G. Either is terrible for your focus and always a potential problem.第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Of the many interactions I had with my mother years
43、 ago, one stands out. I remember the _21_when mom sent me to the main road, about twenty yards away from the farmhouse, to _22_ a passing group of seasonal work-seekers home for a _23_. I made a fire and was then to _24_the meal for them. The thought of cooking in a large three-legged pot in that hi
44、gh heat was sufficient to _25_me. I did not manage to _26_ my feelings from my mother, and after the service, she called me to the balcony(阳台), where she _27_ sat to attend to her sewing. Looking straight into my eyes, she said, “Johnson, why were you _28_ when I requested you to arrange a meal for
45、those _29_ people?”Despite my attempt to deny her _30_, and using the heat of the fire as an _31_ for my bad behavior, mom said, “A foot has no nose. ”It means, “You cant detect what _32_ may lie ahead of you. ”If I had _33_ the group of people a meal, it may have happened that, in my _34_ some time
46、 in the future, I found myself at the mercy of those very individuals. _35_ that was not enough to shame me, mom continued, “A person is a person because of another person. ”21. A. periodB. occasionC. storyD. quarrel22. A. sendB. demandC. inviteD. guide23. A. restB. chatC. nightD. meal24. A. prepare
47、B. begC. orderD. buy25. A. satisfyB. attractC. pleaseD. upset26. A. hideB. expressC. defendD. change27. A. deliberatelyB. usuallyC. currentlyD. secretly28. A. fearfulB. contentC. excitedD. unhappy29 A. poorB. braveC. weakD. homeless30. A. praiseB. suggestionC. chargeD. encouragement31. A. opinionB.
48、excuseC. argumentD. idea32. A. fortuneB. disasterC. troubleD. deal33. A. bookedB. packedC. offeredD. denied34. A. travelsB. 1essonsC. programsD. struggles35. A. IfB. As ifC. Even thoughD. Before第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e. g. stamps, postcards or ant
