1、高中英语北师大版必修5Unit 14Unit 14Careers能力提升题组训练(A).阅读(2019高三双语报29期)The search engine Google celebrated on Thursdays what would have been the 110th birthday of the first Native American woman engineer.Google honored Mary Ross with a special Google Doodle on its homepage.Ross was born on August 9,1908,in the
2、 state of Oklahoma.Ross showed special ability in math and science from an early age.As a student,she developed an interest in aviation,or the practice of flying aircraft,and had many questions in her mind about it.She went on to earn a masters degree in mathematics from the University of Northern C
3、olorado.During World War ,Ross began working for the Lockheed Corporation as a mathematician.There,she was urged to complete work in aeronautical engineering.She earned a special certification in the field and was later chosen to join Lockheeds top-secret Skunk Works that worked on aircraft designs.
4、The name was referred to a group that was permitted to work independently on advanced projects.There,Ross was the only female engineer among the teams 40 members.Early on,she researched defense systems.By the late 1950s,her work centered on satellites and a series of space rockets.The rockets were e
5、xtremely important in the 1960s during the Apollo moon program.Ross also helped with early design ideas for space travel between planets,including flyby space flights to study Venus and Mars.Her work is considered crucial to the early stages of space travel.Ross retired from Lockheed in 1973.But she
6、 continued to give talks at high schools and colleges to encourage more women and Native Americans to study engineering.Mary Ross died in 2008,a few months before her 100th birthday.On August 9,2018,many people celebrated Ross life on social media.The National Science Foundation wrote on Twitter Thu
7、rsday,“Engineers like Mary Ross are an inspiration to women everywhere.Women and minorities should continue to face challenges and break through barriers in engineering.”1.What do we know about Ross as a young student?A.She helped with space travel ideas. B.She was clever and easy-going.C.She was ta
8、lented and curious. D.She started school quite early.2.What did Ross probably do in 1959?A.She worked as a mathematician. B.She devoted herself to space vehicles.C.She researched defense systems. D.She worked on advanced projects herself.3.According to the National Science Foundation,women today .A.
9、should learn from Mary Ross B.face strong social pressureC.need to keep fighting for rights D.should find their proper model4.Whats the structure of the passage?A. B.C. D.语篇解读:本文是说明文。文章以谷歌纪念美国女工程师玛丽罗斯110年诞辰为引,介绍了这位女工程师的一生。答案及剖析:1.C推理判断题。根据第二段的Ross showed special ability in math and science.she devel
10、oped an interest in aviation.可知,罗斯在学生时代就很有天赋,对航空很感兴趣,所以她是一个有天赋和充满好奇心的学生。2.B细节理解题。根据第四段中的By the late 1950s,her work centered on satellites and a series of space rockets可知,50年代末期,罗斯的工作集中在卫星和一系列太空火箭上。说明这个时间她在研制太空运载工具。3.A推理判断题。根据最后一段的The National Science Foundation在Twitter上发表的文字可以推断,当今的女性应该向罗斯学习,在战胜种种障碍
11、的前提下致力于工程研究。4.D篇章结构题。本文在第一段提出要介绍的人物Mary Ross, 第二、三、四、五段中作者重点介绍了罗斯的一生,最后一段回归现在,讲述了人们对她所做贡献的评价。.七选五(2019河南八市重点高中联盟“领军考试”)Youve been charging your smartphone wrong.The best way to charge your phone is a little at a time,whenever you have a chance.Just plug it in whenever you can,even if its for a few m
12、inutes.“Partial charges cause no harm,” according to Battery University.1. Battery University says that so-called deep discharges,which happen when you use your phone until only a small portion of its battery life is left,wear down batteries.Try to keep your batterys charge level between 65% and 75%
13、.According to Battery University,the lithium-ion(钮离子)batteries inside your smartphones will have the longest lifespan if theyre kept between 65% and 75% charged at all times.2. However,at least you know whats ideal!3. Thats probably a lot more realistic for most people on a day-to-day basis.But you
14、do have some wiggle room(活动空间).If you typically keep your phones charge level between 25% and 75%,you likely wont cause too much long-term damage.Never fully charge your battery and particularly not from a low charge level.Charging your phones battery from a low 25% charge to 100% will reduce its ca
15、pacity and shorten its lifespan.4. According to Battery University,lithium-ion batteries do not need to be fully charged,nor is it desirable to do so.In fact,it is better not to fully charge,because a high voltage stresses the battery and wears it out in the long run.Dont charge your phone overnight
16、.Ive seen a lot of debate about the effects of charging your smartphone overnight.But if charging to 100% causes the most damage,you should probably cut it out.5.A.Never charge your phone for too much time.B.Therefore,unplug your phone once it reaches 100%.C.The best way to charge your phone is to m
17、aintain those levels.D.The second best charge range for batteries is between 45% and 75%.E.Dont fully discharge your phone before plugging it in.F.In fact,charging from pretty much any amount to 100% is a bad idea.G.Its clearly impractical to always keep your phone charge between those levels.答案:1-5
18、 EGDFB.完形填空George Springer helped his team Houston Astros win the World Series in 2017.He was awarded the Most Valuable Player,1 his struggle is mostly hidden.His difficulty is not in trying to hit a fastball,but in 2 it.He stutters(口吃).Growing up in Connecticut,Springer was the kid who would never
19、raise his hand in school,the kid 3 every time he opened his mouth.“I was the guy who didnt talk,” he said.“I would 4 speaking at all costs.”He was often 5.Sometimes he was bullied(欺侮).The phone was suffering to him.Restaurants were worse.If he wanted a dish that he knew would be tough to say,he woul
20、d 6.If he was with his family,his sister Nicole would 7 for him.He remembers a couple of attempts at speech therapy(语言治疗),but he said he was blessed with encouraging parents,an ability to 8 himself in sports,and a small group of friends who 9.“If therapy works for you,10.But for me,I also developed
21、my own 11 to handle it,”he said.“Besides,when I was around all my friends,it didnt really seem to 12 them.If I did it,they would 13 until I was done,then finish the conversation.”To help other kids 14 the same issue,Springer frequently appeared in interviews and even agreed to wear a microphone on f
22、ield during the 2017 All-Star Game.He then added “I cant let anything in life I cant 15 slow me down or stop me from being who I want to be.”These 22 words proved it.1.A.so B.yet C.and D.since2.A.talking about B.dealing with C.thinking about D.playing with3.A.in delight B.in fear C.in relief D.in tr
23、ouble4.A.forbid B.prefer C.regret D.avoid5.A.deserted B.scared C.teased D.attacked6.A.gesture B.weep C.signal D.beg7.A.take B.pay C.order D.cook8.A.refresh B.relax C.enjoy D.express9.A.cared B.forgave C.understood D.approved10.A.interesting B.great C.unique D.strange11.A.ways B.interest C.habits D.t
24、aste12.A.amaze B.hurt C.aid D.bother13.A.laugh B.press C.wait D.panic14.A.raising B.facing C.confusing D.settling15.A.grasp B.possess C.control D.defend语篇解读:本文是一篇人物故事。文章介绍了George Springer是美国著名的棒球运动员,他从小口吃,然而在父母的鼓励之下,他成为美国最著名的棒球运动员之一。答案及剖析:1.Bso所以;yet然而;and和;since自从。根据上下文可知,这里表示转折。句意:然而,他的努力大多数是被隐藏的。
25、故选B。2.Atalking about谈论;dealing with处理;thinking about思考;playing with和一起玩。根据He stutters(口吃)和下文的内容可知,他的困难是跟别人交谈。故选A。3.Bin delight高兴地;in fear害怕;in relief欣慰;in trouble在困难中。根据上下文可知,此处意为:孩子每次开口就害怕。故选B。4.Dforbid禁止;prefer喜欢;regret遗憾;avoid避免。根据上下文可知,他避免说话。故选D。5.Cdeserted遗弃;scared害怕;teased取笑;attacked攻击。根据后句Som
26、etimes he was bullied(欺侮).可知,他经常被取笑。故选C。6.Agesture手势;weep哭泣;signal信号;beg乞讨。根据前句If he wanted a dish that he knew would be tough to say可推知,他应该是用手势。故选A。7.Ctake带走;pay付钱;order命令;订;cook做饭。根据前句If he was with his family可知,他的姐姐Nicole会为他点餐。故选C。8.Drefresh提醒;relax放松;enjoy喜欢;express表达。George Springer 从小口吃,尝试了许多语
27、言疗法,由此可知,他能够在运动中表达自己。故选D。9.Ccared关心;forgave原谅;understood理解;approved同意。根据上下文可知,他有一群理解自己的朋友。故选C。10.Binteresting有趣的;great伟大的;unique独特的;strange陌生的。根据后句But for me,I also developed my own 11 to handle it可以推测出答案。句意:如果治疗对你有效,太棒了。故选B。11.Aways方法;interest兴趣;habits习惯;taste尝。句意:我也养成了我自己的方法对付它。故选A。12.Damaze惊讶;hur
28、t伤害;aid帮助;bother打扰。根据后句If I did it,they would 13 until I was done,then finish the conversation.可知,这里指打扰朋友。故选D。13.Claugh笑;press压;wait等待;panic惊慌。根据后句then finish the conversation.可知朋友在等他。故选C。14.Braising提高;facing面对;confusing困惑;settling解决。根据后句Springer frequently appeared in interviews and even agreed to
29、wear a microphone on field during the 2017 All-Star Game.可知,Springer帮助其他的面临同样问题的孩子。故选B。15.Cgrasp抓住;possess拥有;control控制;defend防御。根据上下文可知,这里指生活中不能控制的任何事。故选C。能力提升题组训练(B).阅读ASweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy.It is an occasion which offers all of u
30、s an opportunity to remember not only the sick,the aged,and children who have lost their parents,but also friends,workmates,relatives and neighbours whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over 60 years ago,when a Cleveland man noticed that some people,such as children who lost their parents
31、and patients who lay in bed,too often felt forgotten and neglected,he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered.He did this by giving them small gifts.With the help of his friends and neighbours,he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October.During the years
32、 that followed,other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration,which came to be called “Sweetest Day”.Over time,the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor,the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to include everyone,and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift.Soon the idea spread to othe
