2026全国版高考英语一轮
主题十四 和谐地球
组合练一:阅读(2)& 七选五
1 三年模拟 (2025届浙江金华一模,A) 主题：人与动物
In the Dolphin Encounter Program, you can expect a unique experience that brings you closer to a dolphin. Not only will you see the all-natural dolphin habitat, but you will learn important information about dolphins and the ocean too.
On the floating platform, you will stand waist-deep and experience a hug, a dance and opportunities to give the dolphin much appreciated rubdowns. Your dolphin trainer will combine elements of hands-on contact, education, laughter, and adventure to make this an unforgettable experience.
Highlights:
Shallow water interaction with the dolphins
Great for all ages
Meal included
25-min scenic ferry ride through Nassau Harbour
What to Bring:
Swimsuit, comfortable shoes, towels, and cash or credit card for additional purchases
Know Before You Go:
All guests are required to complete a form before checking in. Parents must complete it for all minors. Click here to complete and submit the digital form.
Provided life vests(背心) are optional for adults but required for guests under 18 for the duration of the Dolphin Encounter.
Price:
$100 for adults and half price for children under 12. Taxes and fees included.
A full refund will be issued for cancellations received 24 hours prior to the booked program.
Ready to make memories that last a lifetime Join us and secure your spot now!
1. Which activity is included in the Dolphin Encounter Program
A. Rub the dolphins.
B. Camp in the dolphin habitat.
C. Swim in Nassau Harbour.
D. Attend a lecture about the ocean.
2. What should people do to join the program
A. Prepare life vests.
B. Submit a form.
C. Bring packed lunches.
D. Book 24 hours in advance.
3. What is probably the text
A. A travel plan.
B. A program review.
C. An advertisement.
D. An announcement.
2 五年高考 (2021新高考Ⅱ,B) 主题：人与动物
I have worked as a keeper at the National Zoo for 11 years. Spot and Stripe are the first tiger cubs(幼兽) that have ever been born here. Globally, a third of Sumatran cubs in zoos don't make it to adulthood, so I decided to give them round-the-clock care at home.
I've got two children—the younger one, Kynan, was extremely happy about the tigers arriving—but all of us really looked forward to being part of their lives and watching them grow. I wasn't worried about bringing them into my home with my wife and kids. These were cubs. They weighed about 2.5 kg and were so small that there was absolutely no risk.
As they grew more mobile, we let them move freely around the house during the day, but when we were asleep we had to contain them in a large room, otherwise they'd get up to mischief. We'd come down in the morning to find they'd turned the room upside down, and left it looking like a zoo.
Things quickly got very intense due to the huge amount of energy required to look after them. There were some tough times and I just felt extremely tired. I was grateful that my family was there to help. We had to have a bit of a production line going, making up “tiger milk”, washing baby bottles, and cleaning the floors.
When Spot and Stripe were four months old, they were learning how to open doors and jump fences, and we knew it really was time for them to go. It was hard for us to finally part with them. For the first few days, Kynan was always a bit disappointed that the cubs weren't there.
I'm not sad about it. I'm hands-on with them every day at the zoo, and I do look back very fondly on the time that we had them.
1. Why did the author bring the tiger cubs home
A. To ensure their survival.
B. To observe their differences.
C. To teach them life skills.
D. To let them play with his kids.
2. What do the underlined words “get up to mischief” mean in paragraph 3
A. Behave badly.
B. Lose their way.
C. Sleep soundly.
D. Miss their mom.
3. What did the author think of raising the tiger cubs at home
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Costly. D. Risky.
4. Why did the author decide to send Spot and Stripe back to the zoo
A. They frightened the children.
B. They became difficult to contain.
C. They annoyed the neighbours.
D. They started fighting each other.
3 五年高考 (2023全国乙) 主题：人与植物
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 1. , but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What's more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species(物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 2. .
Why are indoor plants good for you
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “3. . I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 4. .
Which plants can you grow
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy of owning plants. “5. ,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”
A. All plants are different
B. Not only do they look beautiful
C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E. Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best
F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
组合练二:阅读&七选五&语法填空
1 五年高考 (2024全国甲,B) 主题：人与动物
Animals can express their needs using a lot of ways. For instance, almost all animals have distinct vocals(声音) that they rely on to either ask for help, scare away any dangerous animals or look for shelter. But cats are special creatures who possess amazing vocalization skills. They are able to have entire conversations with humans using meows and you're able to interpret it. If a pet cat is hungry, it will keep meowing to attract attention and find food. However, when a cat is looking for affection, they tend to produce stretched and soft meows. Meowing starts as soon as a baby cat is brought to life and uses it to get the mother's attention and be fed.
Cats have many heightened senses, but their sense of smell is quite impressive. They use their noses to assess their environment and look out for any signs of danger. They will sniff out specific areas before they choose a place to relax. However, another way the cats are able to distinguish between situations is by looking for familiar smells. Your cat will likely smell your face and store the smell in its memory and use it to recognize you in the future. That's why most pet cats are able to tell immediately if their owners were around any other cats, which they don't usually like.
Dogs are known for their impressive fetching habit, but cats take this behavior up a notch. Many cats will find random objects outside and bring them to their owners. This is a very old habit that's been present in all kinds of predators(食肉动物). Cats bring gifts for their owners to show they love you. These adorable little hunters are just doing something that it's been in their nature since the beginning of time. So just go along with it!
1. What can be learned about cats' meowing from the first paragraph
A. It's a survival skill.
B. It's taught by mother cats.
C. It's hard to interpret.
D. It's getting louder with age.
2. How does a pet cat assess different situations
A. By listening for sounds.
B. By touching familiar objects.
C. By checking on smells.
D. By communicating with other cats.
3. Which best explains the phrase “take...up a notch” in paragraph 3
A. Perform appropriately.
B. Move faster.
C. Act strangely.
D. Do better.
4. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Tips on Finding a Smart Cat
B. Understanding Your Cat's Behavior
C. Have Fun with Your Cat
D. How to Keep Your Cat Healthy
2 三年模拟 (2024湖南邵阳一模) 主题：动物保护
Road systems are necessary for public transport. The street network is indeed convenient for humans. But roads and highways have done more harm than good to animals. Every week, millions of wild animals die from vehicle collisions(碰撞). Despite the numerous road signs, the number of animal roadkills keeps on increasing each year. Ever since road systems were constructed, animals have been exposed to danger from moving from one place to another. 1.
Wildlife crossings are in the form of bridges, overpasses and underpass tunnels. 2. With these safe routes, wild animals won't have to access the busy roads and highways anymore. They can safely cross over or under these structures to move on to their path.
The first wildlife crossing ever made was in the form of bridges for animals. In the 1950s, France constructed several animal bridges to protect both animals and humans from vehicle collisions. 3. Apart from France, the Netherlands also features more than 600 overpasses and ecoducts(生态通道) for deer, boars, and badgers. As a matter of fact, the Netherlands takes pride in having the longest wildlife overpass in the world. The Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo stretches 800 meters in length, overpassing the massive N524 roadway and nearby rail lines.
4. There could be a few unintended consequences of the wildlife crossings based on their design. The bridges can increase the spread of invasive(入侵的) species, for example. Predation(捕食) rates could increase as the predators can easily hunt down the prey(捕获物) through the bridges.
However, the importance of ecological crossings cannot be denied. Regardless of the negative impacts, they play a vital role in the preservation and restoration of habitat and species. 5.
A. Diseases may also use the crossings to spread.
B. The wildlife bridges can have negative results as well.
C. Europe surely leads the way in terms of wildlife bridges.
D. These crossings are used by an increasing number of mammals.
E. These structures provide safe passageways for passing animals.
F. More ecoducts should be built to provide a safe space for the species.
G. For this reason, wildlife bridges are built to allow wild animals to cross man-made roads safely.
3 三年模拟 (2025届江西赣州二十四校期中联考)
主题：和谐地球
Nature Protects China's Great Wall
Researchers have recently found that parts of China's Great Wall have been preserved by something called a biocrust, 1. thin layer of plant life. The most famous parts of the wall were built from stone, but in some areas it was built 2. (use) rammed earth with soil and rocks 3. (press) together. Over time, wind and rain can 4. (easy) wear down rammed earth, so scientists have often questioned 5. these old sections of the Great Wall have managed to survive for such a long time.
A group of researchers from China Agricultural University examined a 370-mile long section of the wall and found that more than two thirds of it 6. (cover) in biocrust. Some pieces of the plant-based layer were up to three times stronger than the rammed earth. This means that the biocrust 7. (strengthen) the wall and protected it from being worn down by weather over the years.
These 8. (find) could be important for people who manage ancient structures around the world. Although biocrust may not look 9. (attract), its natural ability to preserve things could be a very useful tool for experts looking for ways 10. (protect) precious ancient buildings.
组合练三:应用文写作 & 读后续写
1 五年高考 (2020全国Ⅱ)
(记叙描写)上周末,你和同学参加了一次采摘活动。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文,介绍这次活动,内容包括:
1. 农场情况;
2. 采摘过程;
3. 个人感受。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目已为你写好。
题目: My Weekend
2 五年高考 (2023浙江一考) 主题：人与动物
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was invited to a cookout on an old friend's farm in western Washington. I parked my car outside the farm and walked past a milking house which had apparently not been used in many years. A noise at a window caught my attention, so I entered it. It was a hummingbird(蜂鸟), desperately trying to escape. She was covered in spider-webs(蛛网) and was barely able to move her wings. She ceased her struggle the instant I picked her up.
With the bird in my cupped hand, I looked around to see how she had gotten in. The broken window glass was the likely answer. I stuffed a piece of cloth into the hole and took her outside, closing the door securely behind me.
When I opened my hand, the bird did not fly away; she sat looking at me with her bright eyes. I removed the sticky spider-webs that covered her head and wings. Still, she made no attempt to fly. Perhaps she had been struggling against the window too long and was too tired Or too thirsty
As I carried her up the blackberry-lined path toward my car where I kept a water bottle, she began to move. I stopped, and she soon took wing but did not immediately fly away. Hovering(悬停), she approached within six inches of my face. For a very long moment, this tiny creature looked into my eyes, turning her head from side to side. Then she flew quickly out of sight.
During the cookout, I told my hosts about the hummingbird incident. They promised to fix the window. As I was departing, my friends walked me to my car. I was standing by the car when a hummingbird flew to the center of our group and began hovering. She turned from person to person until she came to me. She again looked directly into my eyes, then let out a squeaking call and was gone. For a moment, all were speechless. Then someone said, “She must have come to say good-bye.”
注意: 续写词数应为 150 左右。
A few weeks later, I went to the farm again.
I was just about to leave when the hummingbird appeared.
组合练四:阅读& 七选五& 语法填空
1 五年高考 (2023新课标Ⅱ,D) 主题：人与环境
As cities balloon with growth, access to nature for people living in urban areas is becoming harder to find. If you're lucky, there might be a pocket park near where you live, but it's unusual to find places in a city that are relatively wild.
Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for humans, but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely important for human well-being.
The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several hundred park-goers, asking them to submit a written summary online of a meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then examined these submissions, coding(编码) experiences into different categories. For example, one participant's experience of “We sat and listened to the waves at the beach for a while” was assigned the categories “sitting at beach” and “listening to waves.”
Across the 320 submissions, a pattern of categories the researchers call a “nature language” began to emerge. After the coding of all submissions, half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to visitors. These include encountering wildlife, walking along the edge of water, and following an established trail.
Naming each nature experience creates a usable language, which helps people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and meaningful to them. For example, the experience of walking along the edge of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in the park. Back downtown during a workday, they can enjoy a more domestic form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch break.
“We're trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen, we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it,” said Peter Kahn, a senior author of the study.
1. What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text
A. Pocket parks are now popular.
B. Wild nature is hard to find in cities.
C. Many cities are overpopulated.
D. People enjoy living close to nature.
2. Why did the researchers code participant submissions into categories
A. To compare different types of park-goers.
B. To explain why the park attracts tourists.
C. To analyze the main features of the park.
D. To find patterns in the visitors' summaries.
3. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 5
A. Walking is the best way to gain access to nature.
B. Young people are too busy to interact with nature.
C. The same nature experience takes different forms.
D. The nature language enhances work performance.
4. What should be done before we can interact with nature according to Kahn
A. Language study.
B. Environmental conservation.
C. Public education.
D. Intercultural communication.
2 三年模拟 (2024江苏南通海安高级中学开学考)
主题：人与动物
There are many reasons why some cats are bad-tempered. It's commonly believed that their temperament can be influenced by the way they are born or raised. 1. According to veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren, the problem can generally be solved, but you'll need to look for underlying issues.
Changes in a cat's behaviour can often be explained by a health problem. Pain can cause cats to behave differently. It's easy to mistake a problem as behavioural, which in fact is medical. Should you observe a significant change in your cat's behaviour, then a visit to the vet might be the best place to start. 2. Also hiding and avoiding being touched. Be sure to report all changes to your vet. There are many health problems that can be readily treated to ease symptoms and pain for your cat.
It pays to remember that cats don't like to share or queue. Sharing of “resources” such as litter trays and food bowls can cause stress and anxiety for many cats. It's always a good idea to provide each cat with their own litter box, food, water bowls and bed. A lack of space to hide from or avoid other cats, competition for territory and lack of individual attention can also add to household friction. 3.
Moving to a new house, the arrival of a new baby, new pets and other types of change can seriously impact cat behaviour. Cats are creatures of habit and tend to be territorial. 4. Try to keep your cat's environment as calm as possible and ensure there are places where they feel safe.
5. These are often cats that received limited socialisation with humans when they were kittens. These cats do best in a quiet household without children and need understanding and patience to help build their confidence.
A. Some cats simply do not like being touched and handled.
B. Watch out for changes in eating, drinking or litter-box habits.
C. When your cat seems lonely, you can hold it gently in your arms.
D. If so, offering the cat a high place to sit, such as a climbing tree, can be helpful.
E. So a change in routine may cause them to react, including withdrawal or aggression.
F. Don't forget their incredible sense of smell, which is a useful tool of communication.
G. In fact, even the sweetest cats can suddenly become bad-tempered and behave out of character.
3 三年模拟 (2025届福建泉州高中毕业班质量监测)
主题：和谐地球
Located in Zhejiang Province in southeastern China, Qingtian County is surrounded by mountains and seems unsuitable for farming. 1. (overcome) the geographical limitations, the locals innovated the practice of raising fish in rice fields.
The rice-fish symbiosis(共生) system employs 2. sustainable model where fish consume insects and weeds, and fish waste fertilizes(施肥于) the fields, 3. (achieve) double control of fertilizers and pesticides(农药). This method promotes the recycling of internal waste and 4. (reduce) the carbon footprint by 43 percent compared to conventional rice farming. It is a great example of integrating green and low-carbon 5. (principle) into modern, efficient ecological agriculture.
In June 2005, this system 6. (include) in the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems list by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 7. was a first for both China and Asia. It has also encouraged overseas Chinese to return home to 8. (active) start businesses. In 2019, Lin Guoping returned to China from the Czech Republic to popularize the 9. (tradition) technique. He learned it from his mother, the oldest master of the technique. Jin Yuepin, who came back from France, established a rice-fish farming demonstration site and helped win both the rice and the fish national certifications as “green food” 10. their natural qualities and environmental value.
组合练五:阅读专练(3)
1 五年高考 (2020新高考Ⅱ,D) 主题：生态和谐
Rainforests are home to a rich variety of medicinal plants, food, birds and animals. Can you believe that a single bush(灌木丛) in the Amazon may have more species of ants than the whole of Britain! About 480 varieties of trees may be found in just one hectare of rainforest.
Rainforests are the lungs of the planet—storing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and producing a significant amount of the world's oxygen. Rainforests have their own perfect system for ensuring their own survival; the tall trees make a canopy(树冠层) of branches and leaves which protect themselves, smaller plants, and the forest animals from heavy rain, intense dry heat from the sun and strong winds.
Amazingly, the trees grow in such a way that their leaves and branches, although close together, never actually touch those of another tree. Scientists think this is the plants' way to prevent the spread of any tree diseases and make life more difficult for leaf-eating insects like caterpillars. To survive in the forest, animals must climb, jump or fly across the gaps. The ground floor of the forest is not all tangled leaves and bushes, like in films, but is actually fairly clear. It is where dead leaves turn into food for the trees and other forest life.
They are not called rainforests for nothing! Rainforests can generate 75% of their own rain. At least 80 inches of rain a year is normal—and in some areas there may be as much as 430 inches of rain annually. This is real rain—your umbrella may protect you in a shower, but it won't keep you dry if there is a full rainstorm. In just two hours, streams can rise ten to twenty feet. The humidity(湿气) of large rainforests contributes to the formation of rainclouds that may travel to other countries in need of rain.
1. What can we learn about rainforests from the first paragraph
A. They produce oxygen.
B. They cover a vast area.
C. They are well managed.
D. They are rich in wildlife.
2. Which of the following contributes most to the survival of rainforests
A. Heavy rains. B. Big trees. C. Small plants. D. Forest animals.
3. Why do the leaves and branches of different trees avoid touching each other
A. For more sunlight.
B. For more growing space.
C. For self-protection.
D. For the detection of insects.
4. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Life-Giving Rainforests
B. The Law of the Jungle
C. Animals in the Amazon
D. Weather in Rainforests
2 五年高考 (2020全国Ⅰ,D) 主题：人与植物
The connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conducted in Youngstown, Ohio, for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In another, employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.
The engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)have taken it a step further—changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse, even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when they're short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater. “We're thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,”explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.
One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow(发光)in experiments using some common vegetables. Strano's team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light, about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by, is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn trees into self-powered street lamps.
In the future, the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plant's lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off “switch” where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.
Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源)—such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway—a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输). Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. A new study of different plants.
B. A big fall in crime rates.
C. Employees from various workplaces.
D. Benefits from green plants.
2. What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineers
A. To detect plants' lack of water.
B. To change compositions of plants.
C. To make the life of plants longer.
D. To test chemicals in plants.
3. What can we expect of the glowing plants in the future
A. They will speed up energy production.
B. They may transmit electricity to the home.
C. They might help reduce energy consumption.
D. They could take the place of power plants.
4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Can we grow more glowing plants
B. How do we live with glowing plants
C. Could glowing plants replace lamps
D. How are glowing plants made pollution-free
3 五年高考 (2020全国Ⅲ,D) 主题：人与环境
We are the products of evolution, and not just evolution that occurred billions of years ago. As scientists look deeper into our genes(基因), they are finding examples of human evolution in just the past few thousand years. People in Ethiopian highlands have adapted to living at high altitudes. Cattle-raising people in East Africa and northern Europe have gained a mutation(突变)that helps them digest milk as adults.
On Thursday in an article published in Cell, a team of researchers reported a new kind of adaptation—not to air or to food, but to the ocean. A group of sea-dwelling people in Southeast Asia have evolved into better divers. The Bajau, as these people are known, number in the hundreds of thousands in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. They have traditionally lived on houseboats;in recent times, they've also built houses on stilts(支柱)in coastal waters. “They are simply a stranger to the land,” said Rodney C. Jubilado, a University of Hawaii researcher who studies the Bajau.
Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while growing up on Samal Island in the Philippines. They made a living as divers, spearfishing or harvesting shellfish.“We were so amazed that they could stay underwater much longer than us local islanders,” Dr. Jubilado said. “I could see them actually walking under the sea.”
In 2015, Melissa Ilardo, then a graduate student in genetics at the University of Copenhagen, heard about the Bajau. She wondered if centuries of diving could have led to the evolution of physical characteristics that made the task easier for them.“It seemed like the perfect chance for natural selection to act on a population,”said Dr. Ilardo. She also said there were likely a number of other genes that help the Bajau dive.
1. What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 1
A. Environmental adaptation of cattle raisers.
B. New knowledge of human evolution.
C. Recent findings of human origin.
D. Significance of food selection.
2. Where do the Bajau build their houses
A. In valleys. B. Near rivers. C. On the beach. D. Off the coast.
3. Why was the young Jubilado astonished at the Bajau
A. They could walk on stilts all day.
B. They had a superb way of fishing.
C. They could stay long underwater.
D. They lived on both land and water.
4. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Bodies Remodeled for a Life at Sea
B. Highlanders' Survival Skills
C. Basic Methods of Genetic Research
D. The World's Best Divers
主题八 文化与文化交流
组合练一:阅读(2)&七选五
1 五年高考 (2024新课标Ⅰ,B) 主题：跨文化合作
“I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture(针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he'll have the last laugh. He's one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians(兽医) now practicing “holistic”medicine—combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic(按摩疗法) and herbal medicine.
Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian.He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain.He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture,an ancient Chinese practice,and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets.
Leigh Tindale's dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber's treatments eased her dog's suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That's my job.”
1. What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him
A. He's odd. B. He's strict. C. He's brave. D. He's rude.
2. Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets
A. He was trained in it at university.
B. He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C. He benefited from it as a patient.
D. He wanted to save money for pet owners.
3. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Steps of a chiropractic treatment.
B. The complexity of veterinarians' work.
C. Examples of rare animal diseases.
D. The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
4. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
A. To prove Farber's point.
B. To emphasize its importance.
C. To praise veterinarians.
D. To advocate animal protection.
答案
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A
2 五年高考 (2022新高考Ⅰ,D) 主题：语音与文化
Human speech contains more than 2,000 different sounds, from the common “m” and “a” to the rare clicks of some southern African languages. But why are certain sounds more common than others A ground-breaking, five-year study shows that diet-related changes in human bite led to new speech sounds that are now found in half the world's languages.
More than 30 years ago, the scholar Charles Hockett noted that speech sounds called labiodentals, such as “f” and “v”, were more common in the languages of societies that ate softer foods. Now a team of researchers led by Dami n Blasi at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has found how and why this trend arose.
They discovered that the upper and lower front teeth of ancient human adults were aligned(对齐), making it hard to produce labiodentals, which are formed by touching the lower lip(嘴唇)to the upper teeth. Later, our jaws changed to an overbite structure, making it easier to produce such sounds.
The team showed that this change in bite was connected with the development of agriculture in the Neolithic period. Food became easier to chew at this point. The jawbone didn't have to do as much work and so didn't grow to be so large.
Analyses of a language database also confirmed that there was a global change in the sound of world languages after the Neolithic age, with the use of “f” and “v” increasing remarkably during the last few thousand years. These sounds are still not found in the languages of many hunter-gatherer people today.
This research overturns the popular view that all human speech sounds were present when human beings evolved(进化) around 300,000 years ago. “The set of speech sounds we use has not necessarily remained stable since the appearance of human beings, but rather the huge variety of speech sounds that we find today is the product of a complex interplay of things like biological change and cultural evolution,” said Steven Moran, a member of the research team.
1. Which aspect of the human speech sound does Dami n Blasi's research focus on
A. Its variety. B. Its distribution. C. Its quantity. D. Its development.
2. Why was it difficult for ancient human adults to produce labiodentals
A. They had fewer upper teeth than lower teeth.
B. They could not open and close their lips easily.
C. Their jaws were not conveniently structured.
D. Their lower front teeth were not large enough.
3. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Supporting evidence for the research results.
B. Potential application of the research findings.
C. A further explanation of the research methods.
D. A reasonable doubt about the research process.
4. What does Steven Moran say about the set of human speech sounds
A. It is key to effective communication.
B. It contributes much to cultural diversity.
C. It is a complex and dynamic system.
D. It drives the evolution of human beings.
答案
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C
3 三年模拟 (2024江苏南京、盐城一模) 主题：文化遗产
Once a year in a small mountain village, the Mande people gather to hear the folk stories of their traditions. The man playing an instrument called Sosso-Bala while singing is the storyteller. He holds all the folk knowledge of the Mande people.
Most of us don't have a musical instrument that ties us together, but we have someone in our lives who's the keeper of our folk knowledge. Often it's a grandmother, who keeps all our stories of wisdom ready to be told upon request. 1. What's the best way to get a baby to sleep Where do I come from What's my moral compass The stories provide an answer, and it's useful to speak with someone who knows how things are done.
2. Researchers have documented folk knowledge in other species—whales returning to parts of the sea that they'd abandoned a generation before; monkeys that communicate hunting skills to their offspring(后代). Folk knowledge is not only culture, it's also survival. 3.
Traditionally, we share it in small units—families sharing around a dinner table. 4. Look at any social media, and you'll see folk knowledge at work and at play. It's exploded as we're trained to look for information online, rather than from within. In this case, chances are that our questions can be answered with misinformation.
But we don't gather once a year to give our “folk stories” a reality check as the Mande people do; nor do we center our folk traditions around a musical instrument. The internet has no reality except its own and, left unchecked, its wisdom has no rhythm(规律). 5.
A. It's just chaos.
B. This is why we do it.
C. Human wisdom has been passed down through generations.
D. The stories can be useful for dealing with all sorts of doubts.
E. Nowadays, folk knowledge has expanded to digital networks.
F. Now the internet has made valuable folk wisdom at your fingertips.
G. Recently, we discovered that this very human practice isn't limited to humans.
答案
1. D 2. G 3. B 4. E 5. A
组合练二:阅读(2)&完形
1 五年高考 (2023全国乙,C) 主题：饮食文化
What comes into your mind when you think of British food Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.
It's thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain's consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.
According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients(配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK's obsession(痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it's no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.
1. What do people usually think of British food
A. It is simple and plain.
B. It is rich in nutrition.
C. It lacks authentic tastes.
D. It deserves a high reputation.
2. Which best describes cookery programmes on British TV
A. Authoritative. B. Creative. C. Profitable. D. Influential.
3. Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now
A. 20%. B. 24%. C. 25%. D. 33%.
4. What might the author continue talking about
A. The art of cooking in other countries.
B. Male chefs on TV programmes.
C. Table manners in the UK.
D. Studies of big eaters.
答案
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B
2 五年高考 (2022全国甲,D) 主题：城市文化
Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there—broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.
Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways—he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.
“I'll miss these old boats,” he said as we parted.
“How do you mean ” I asked.
“Oh, they're replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot. But that's progress, I guess.”
Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords(口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself,” she said. “We can't seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that we aren't getting any better at resolving(解决).”
On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country,” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat.”
He is right, but I can't help wishing they would keep those old ferries.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Sydney's striking architecture.
B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.
C. The key to Sydney's development.
D. Sydney's tourist attractions in the 1960s.
2. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds
A. He goes to work by boat.
B. He looks forward to a new life.
C. He pilots catamarans well.
D. He is attached to the old ferries.
3. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney
A. It is losing its traditions.
B. It should speed up its progress.
C. It should expand its population.
D. It is becoming more international.
4. Which statement will the author probably agree with
A. A city can be young and old at the same time.
B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.
C. Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.
D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.
答案
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A
3 三年模拟 (2025届河北邯郸期中) 主题：跨文化交流
When she first encountered it, it seemed more like a Western-style dragon than a Chinese one, a(n) 1 to run away from rather than a friend to be embraced. That dragon was the Chinese language, and the person staring into its 2 eyes was a young Uzbek woman, Dilsora. It was 2005 and Dilsora was studying in Tashkent. Her 3 was journalism and Chinese, a language stream her teacher had strongly 4 to her.
Before heading off to college, Dilsora caught an interview on TV 5 an Uzbek student who had studied in China. “At the time I couldn't figure out how one could 6 such a difficult language. Little did I know that this language would be my future major in college,” she recalled. “Then, when I started studying it I found it 7 difficult, 8 of considering throwing it away and studying another language.”
However, as with many a dragon story, there was a 9 in the tail, and Dilsora's despair 10 noble principles. As time passed by, Dilsora's devotion has paid off for her in astonishing ways. Dilsora has 11 master's and doctoral degrees at Chinese universities and is now a teacher at Minzu University of China in Beijing, teaching Uzbek to Chinese students. 12 , Dilsora has answered another high calling: 13 Chinese works into Uzbek, including books the Chinese president has written. The Uzbek edition of President Xi Jinping's book on poverty 14 , Up and Out of Poverty, published last year, was translated by Dilsora. This book reflects Xi's 15 for the people and the lofty(崇高的) pursuit of the Communist Party of China, she said.
1. A. pet B. spirit C. angel D. beast
2. A. inspiring B. threatening C. comfortable D. delightful
3. A. choice B. major C. degree D. preference
4. A. required B. ordered C. recommended D. requested
5. A. starring B. organizing C. filming D. featuring
6. A. attach B. know C. tackle D. benefit
7. A. extremely B. slightly C. hardly D. randomly
8. A. at no time B. by no means C. to the point D. in the way
9. A. sense B. spotlight C. change D. twist
10. A. gave way to B. held on to C. got down to D. lived up to
11. A. obtained B. applied C. declined D. failed
12. A. Therefore B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
13. A. transporting B. referring C. transplanting D. translating
14. A. recognition B. destruction C. relief D. shelter
15. A. affection B. effect C. thought D. comment
答案
1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
组合练三:语法填空&应用文写作
1 五年高考 (2024新课标Ⅰ) 主题：跨文化沟通
Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust's Woolbeding Gardens. This beautiful structure, named Glasshouse, is at the centre of a new garden that shows how the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest 1. (engineer) techniques are applied to create this protective 2. (function) structure that is also beautiful. The design features ten steel “sepals(萼片)” made of glass and aluminium(铝). These sepals open on warm days 3. (give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air. In cold weather, the structure stays 4. (close) to protect the plants.
Further, the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse 5. (walk) visitors through a journey influenced by the ancient Silk Road, by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 6. first time. These plants included modern Western 7. (favourite) such as rosemary, lavender and fennel. The garden also contains a winding path that guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road. The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see, too.
The Glasshouse stands 8. a great achievement in contemporary design, to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing(追溯) the steps along the Silk Route 9. brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 10. (rich) of gardening in England.
答案
1. engineering 2. functional 3. to give 4. closed 5. walks 6. the 7. favourites 8. as
9. that/which 10. richness
2 三年模拟 (2024浙江绍兴二模)
(通知)假定你是某国际学校学生会主席李华,本学期你校将为外籍学生开设一系列以中国传统文化为主题的研讨会(workshop),请你写一则通知,内容包括:
1. 介绍活动;
2. 阐明理由;
3. 邀请参加。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯。
Notice
答案
One possible version:
Notice
To help international students adapt to the life here, our school is organizing a series of workshops on traditional Chinese culture.
As scheduled, the workshops are to take place every Thursday this semester, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During this period, you will be exposed to a selection of traditional Chinese cultures in daily life, gaining a better insight into the Four Treasures of Study, the Four Great Inventions, ancient music and the lion dance. A certain amount of time will be set aside in each workshop for interaction, in which session a teacher will be available to clarify your doubts or offer some suggestions if necessary.
The workshops are supposed to broaden your perspective on Chinese culture and meanwhile, make your campus life here easier and more fruitful. We sincerely hope to see you there!
组合练四:阅读(2)&七选五
1 五年高考 (2020新高考Ⅰ,C) 主题：跨文化包容
In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.
His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.
This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral (葬礼) followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.
Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references, making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.
1. What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan
A. His friends' invitation.
B. His interest in the country.
C. His love for teaching.
D. His desire to regain health.
2. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Developing a serious mental disease.
B. Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.
C. Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.
D. Writing an article about the Aral Sea.
3. Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell's road trip in Uzbekistan
A. Romantic. B. Eventful. C. Pleasant. D. Dangerous.
4. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce a book.
B. To explain a cultural phenomenon.
C. To remember a writer.
D. To recommend a travel destination.
答案
1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A
2 五年高考 (2023全国乙,D) 主题：人类文明
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate(有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can't. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield(盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made:a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact(联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is reliable.
2. What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific.
B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay.
D. His record was one-sided.
3. What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem. B. History. C. Voice. D. Society.
4. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World
B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100 Objects
D. How Art Works Tell Stories
答案
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C
3 三年模拟 (2025届山东潍坊开学调研监测)
主题：历史与文化
In traditional Chinese architecture, a skywell is an open courtyard or well-like space usually located at the heart of a building or group of buildings. 1. The designs often feature the classic Chinese dougong overhangs to provide shade and collect water into a central basin.
Chinese skywells are so effective in cooling homes because they can control the natural airing. Cool air is drawn into the building from the lower levels, and warm air escapes and rises through the upper levels. 2.
The skywell's layout and construction materials also help in thermal(热量的) regulation. During the day, the courtyard absorbs heat from the sun, acting as a thermal mass. 3. This day-night cycle helps maintain a balanced and consistent temperature indoors.
Most traditional skywells include water features, such as fountains or ponds. A recent study has shown that the most significant part of a skywell's cooling effect comes from these water bodies. 4. As water evaporates(蒸发) from these features, it absorbs heat from the surrounding air. This reduces the temperature within the courtyard and surrounding rooms.
5. One fitting example is the National Heavy Duty Vehicle Engineering and Technology Research Centre in Jinan, a building that has a giant open space at its heart. The toilets, elevators, and meeting rooms surround this space. This enhances natural airing and natural energy consumption, according to Shanghai-based CCDI.
A. This promotes fresh air flow,especially during hot summer days.
B. It is often a square or rectangular space surrounded by the building's rooms and wings.
C. This cooling was disadvantageous in regions with hot and dry climates.
D. It's probably why temperatures around them are 2.6℃ to 4.2℃ lower.
E. These wonders continue to inspire architects to seek sustainable solutions.
F. The magic of skywells stands as witnesses to the wisdom of ancient builders.
G. The stored heat is gradually released as the outdoor temperature drops at night.
答案
1. B 2. A 3. G 4. D 5. E
组合练五:阅读&七选五&语法填空
1 五年高考 (2020全国Ⅲ,C) 主题：社会文化
With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation(孤独), more families are choosing to live together.
The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law: she lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters.
Four years ago they all moved into a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol—one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor.
“We floated the idea to my mum of sharing a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in:“We spoke more with Nick because I think it's a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.”
And what does Nick think “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well. Would I recommend it Yes, I think I would.”
It's hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001 to 419,000 in 2013.
Other varieties of multigenerational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they ever left. It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991. The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million.
Stories like that are more common in parts of the world where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husband's family when they get married.
1. Who mainly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol
A. Nick.
B. Rita.
C. Kathryn.
D. The daughters.
2. What is Nick's attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in-law
A. Positive. B. Carefree. C. Tolerant. D. Unwilling.
3. What is the author's statement about multigenerational family based on
A. Family traditions.
B. Financial reports.
C. Published statistics.
D. Public opinions.
4. What is the text mainly about
A. Lifestyles in different countries.
B. Conflicts between generations.
C. A housing problem in Britain.
D. A rising trend of living in the UK.
答案
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D
2 五年高考 (2021新高考Ⅰ) 主题：跨文化包容
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 1. So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.
The place wasn't entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing(水管) worked. 2. Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it's a shame I don't have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. 3. French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
4. On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency(效率). You can tell this by café life. French cafés are always crowded. 5. When do these people work The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously—so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
A. Not all the customers are tourists.
B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E. That's not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G. The food is so delicious that you don't need much of it to make you happy.
答案
1. F 2. C 3. G 4. E 5. A
3 五年高考 (2024 新课标Ⅱ) 主题：跨文化沟通
Chinese cultural elements commemorating(纪念) Tang Xianzu, 1. is known as “the Shakespeare of Asia,” add an international character to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's hometown.
Tang and Shakespeare were contemporaries and both died in 1616. Although they could never have met, there are common 2. (theme) in their works, said Paul Edmondson, head of research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. “Some of the things that Tang was writing about 3. (be) also Shakespeare's concerns. I happen to know that Tang's play The Peony Pavilion(《牡丹亭》) is similar in some ways 4. Romeo and Juliet.”
A statue commemorating Shakespeare and Tang was put up at Shakespeare's Birthplace Garden in 2017. Two years later, a six-meter-tall pavilion, 5. (inspire) by The Peony Pavilion, 6. (build) at the Firs Garden, just ten minutes' walk from Shakespeare's birthplace.
Those cultural elements have increased Stratford's international 7. (visible), said Edmondson, adding that visitors walking through the Birthplace Garden were often amazed 8. (find) the connection between the two great writers.
9. (recall) watching a Chinese opera version of Shakespeare's play Richard Ⅲin Shanghai and meeting Chinese actors who came to Stratford a few years ago to perform parts of The Peony Pavilion, Edmondson said, “It was very exciting to hear the Chinese language 10. see how Tang's play was being performed.”
答案
1. who 2. themes 3. were 4. to 5. inspired 6. was built 7. visibility 8. to find
9. Recalling 10. and
组合练六:七选五&语法填空(2)
1 五年高考 (2022全国甲) 主题：文化习俗
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette(礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. 1. . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family—no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. 2. .
Hands or Utensils(餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. 3. , instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
4. . In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don't like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. 5. , the more comfortable you'll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
答案
1. D 2. F 3. C 4. G 5. B
2 三年模拟 (2024重庆南开中学第六次质量监测)
主题：世界遗产
China, the ancient civilization famous for its engineering skills, has added four more of its irrigation projects 1. the World Heritage Irrigation Structures(WHIS) list, thus 2. (increase) its total number of listed projects to 34. These projects 3. (wide) known for their historical value and scientific experience, 4. (be) a testament(证明) of China's rich heritage and widespread distribution of irrigation engineering.
The Qimenyan Irrigation System in Anhui Province, is a wonder dating back to the Western Han Dynasty. For over 2,000 years, it has been a 5. (rely) system of irrigation and flood control. The Hongze Lake Irrigation System located in Jiangsu Province 6. (use) for irrigation and farming since the Eastern Han Dynasty. Huoquan Spring Irrigation System in Shanxi Province boasts a history of nearly 1,400 years. It serves multiple purposes, 7. include irrigation, water supply, ecology, and tourism. Baini Weirs in Hubei Province continue to function in irrigation, flood control, drought relief, and water supply.
The WHIS list is a globally 8. (recognize) platform by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage(ICID), 9. international organization established in 1950. ICID promotes scientific and technological exchanges on irrigation and flood control. With the 10. (late) additions, the WHIS list now has a total of 159 projects across the globe.
答案
1. to 2. increasing 3. widely 4. are 5. reliable 6. has been used 7. which
8. recognized 9. an 10. latest
3 五年高考 (2023新课标Ⅰ) 主题：饮食文化
Xiao long bao(soup dumplings), those amazing constructions of delicate dumpling wrappers encasing hot, 1. (taste) soup and sweet, fresh meat, are far and away my favorite Chinese street food. The dumplings arrive steaming and dangerously hot. To eat one, you have to decide whether 2. (bite) a
