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必修二 Unit 4 History and Traditions 单元培优综合测试卷
第二部分 阅读(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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
（2024·山西吕梁·三模）London’s Must-See Exhibitions
This year is zipping along at quite a speed, and London’s already witnessed some great exhibitions. But big
treats are still to come.
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Starry Night at Tate Britain
A major exhibition at Tate Britain, which examines how Van Gogh was inspired by British art, and how he in
tun inspired British artists. His famous painting Sunflowers fills the gallery with joy.
The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain at Tate Britain. Until 11 August, £22.
Glass Master at Kew Gardens
Dale Chihuly creates sculptures out of glass that we would normally think impossible. With 32 of his
sculptures around Kew Gardens, we’re looking forward to Kew becoming even more beautiful than it already is.
Chihuly at Kew: Reflections on Nature at Kew Gardens. 13 April-27 October, £13. 75.
More of Moore at Museum of London
Henry Moorr is best-known for his abstract figure sculptures. What many won’t know about is his obsession
(痴迷) with armour (盔甲) , and the sculptures he created inspired by Renaissance armour. Actually, they’re going
on display at Museum of London, next to the armour that inspired them.
Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads at Museum of London. Until 23 October, £11.
Shining a Light on Rembrandt at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery commemorates 350 years since the death of Rembrandt with an exhibition on the
man who mastered the use of light and dark in his paintings. The last Rembrandt exhibition in London was superb.
Rembrandt’s Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery. 2 October-2 December, £15.
1．What do “Class Master” and “More of Moore” have in common?
A．They both exhibit sculptures. B．They have the same ending time.
C．They share the same exhibition area. D．They charge the same for admission.
2．Where can you enjoy an exhibition on 10 November?
A．Tate Britain B．Kew Gardens
C．Museum of London D．Dulwich Picture Gallery3．Where can we read this passage?
A．In an art textbook. B．In a sports newspaper.
C．In a tourist magazine. D．In an exhibition brochure.
B
（2024·山东日照·模拟预测）Travelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers
expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them. Globe-traveling to
me held no more promise than finding a few bills in the pocket of an old coat. I needed something deeper than an
Eat, Play, Love moment.
One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I
would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.
I finally boarded the plane. Vasilis picked me up at the airport. I smiled, thinking how improbable this
moment seemed all those years ago.
The decade-long wait proved to be well worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new
wonders. However, none of them truly mattered. What would forever alter my perception of travel was a chance
encounter with a local.
Vasilis and I were wandering Athens when a special sound caught our attention — a rhythmic clinking
disturbing the quietness of the residential street. Curiously, we followed the sound to a humble workshop. Inside, a
welder (焊工) gave no mind to our presence behind him. He wore no flashy protective suit — this was just another
day for him, another dance with fire and metal that had become second nature. Under the sunshade, his orange cat
rested in the comforting warmth...
As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the
simplicity he embodied. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his
loving family...The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tears, I realized how
easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.
Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are
never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward — to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any
baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.
4．Which aspect of travelling makes the author feel uneasy?
A．Shortage of adequate funds. B．Discomfort in dietary habits.
C．Overstatement of travel’s effects. D．Danger of petting baby animals.5．What drove the author to go to Athens?
A．Meeting a commitment. B．Exploring a unique landscape.
C．Receiving further education. D．Escaping from the current life.
6．What does the underlined word “poetry” in paragraph 6 probably refer to?
A．Poems written by masters. B．Peace and simplicity.
C．Spirit of craftsmanship. D．Special sound in the street.
7．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Friendship Lasts Forever B．Travelling Shapes a Better Self
C．Pursuit of Happiness Never Stops D．The Ordinary Makes Extraordinary
C
（2024·陕西榆林·一模）Robins (知更鸟) are considered as a symbol of the festive season and are known
for their lively, curious nature around humans. But even robins get road rage because they can become aggressive
when there’s noise, a new study shows.
Researchers from the UK found that the sound of traffic made rural robins — not urban robins — “more
aggressive”. The study was conducted by experts at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. Human activity has a
colossal effect on wildlife, including on their social behavior,” the team said in their paper.
For their study, the team investigated the behavior of male European robins living in urban parks and rural
forests in Istanbul. They measured aggression towards another robin intruder, which wasn’t a real robin but instead
a model in the shape of an adult bird. The fake robin was equipped with a speaker, through which the team could
play audio, and then attached to trees at the parks and forests. The audio consisted of recordings of robin songs,
while additional traffic noise was added through another separate speaker nearby.
After recording the birds’ behavior during interactions with the fake intruder, they found the urban robins
typically displayed more physical aggression than rural robins. However, rural robins became more aggressive with
the addition of traffic noise — possibly because they’re less used to traffic noise than urban birds, which are
already living in noisier habitats. What’s more, physical displays of territoriality could increase because the traffic
noise interferes with their birdsong. “In normally quiet surroundings, we found that additional traffic noise leads to
rural robins becoming more aggressive,” said Dr Caglar Akcay at ARU. “We believe this is because the noise is
interfering with their communication.”
Overall, by comparing urban and rural robin reactions, the study provides a valuable glimpse into how
urban-living species adapt to “life in a noisy world”. “Our results show that human-produced noise can have arange of effects on robins, depending on the habitat they live in,” said Dr Akcay.
8．What can we learn about the robins according to the text?
A．They like larger habitats.
B．They cannot stand other intruders.
C．They prefer villages to urban areas.
D．They can remind people of joyous seasons.
9．What does the underlined word “colossal” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Positive. B．Mutual. C．Weak. D．Dramatic.
10．Why did the rural robins become more aggressive when facing traffic noise?
A．It affected their communication.
B．It severely damaged their hearing.
C．It prevented them from finding food.
D．It made it hard for them to return to their habitats.
11．What is the purpose of this text?
A．To persuade people to protect the robins.
B．To compare the differences between robins.
C．To show man-made noise’s effect on robins.
D．To prove that human and birds are connected.
D
（2024·湖北武汉·模拟预测）Late last year, in the days before the Dosakian election, a video featuring a
well-known journalist and a key candidate circulated on social networks. However, it was absolutely fake (虚假的).
The International Press Institute has called this episode in Dosakia the first time that AI deepfakes — fake images,
or videos generated by artificial intelligence — have influenced a national election greatly.
Security experts consider misinformation the biggest global risk recently — more dangerous than war, and
extreme weather events. A constant stream of people is wrestling with this issue. Now even economists are joining
in.
Economist Iyan Smith, and others conduct a real-world experiment to see whether simple, low-cost nudges,
or interventions, can be effective. Instead of focusing on the supply side of misinformation like social media
platforms, they pay attention to the demand side: increasing our capacity to identify the fake information.
The economists split participants randomly into four different groups. One group was shown a video
demonstrating a convincing journey of two people from two different social groups who, before interacting, expressnegative stereotypes (刻板印象) about the other’s group, overcoming their differences and ultimately regretting
unthinkingly using stereotypes to dehumanize one another. Another group completed a personality test that shows
them their cognitive traits (认知特点) causing prejudice, hoping to increase their self-awareness, and decrease their
demand for misinformation. A third group did both while a control group did neither.
The economists find the simple intervention of showing the video makes the participants over 30 percent less
likely to “consider fake news reliable”. But the personality test has little effect. As for participants doing both, they
were about 31 percent less likely to view true headlines as reliable. In other words, they became so skeptical that
even the truth became suspect.
Smith and his colleagues are far from the first scholars to fight misinformation by helping people to think
more critically. University of Weymouth psychologist Lisa Kindle also advocates similar ways to help reject
misinformation in the wild.
12．What does the author intend to do in the first two paragraphs?
A．Highlight the risk of AI deepfakes. B．Discuss the global threat landscape.
C．Describe Dosakia’s election outcome. D．Introduce the concept of misinformation.
13．What is “an effective nudge” in Smith’s new study?
A．The cognitive trait. B．The short video.
C．The personality test. D．The negative stereotype.
14．What conclusion can be drawn from the study?
A．Videos reduce misinformation. B．Deepfakes may discredit truth.
C．Misinformation causes dehumanization. D．Personality tests sharpen thinking skills.
15．What might be the best title for the text?
A．Battling Fake News B．Deepfakes in Elections
C．The Spread of Misinformation D．Expanding Thinking Capacity
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2024·江西南昌·三模）In order to grow and be better than before , you must learn to be emotionally
intelligent. Here are some strategies to help you become emotionally mature!
You cannot change others. Everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions. It is completely
normal. Keeping that in mind, it is better if you understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you
try. Even if you try changing others and their feelings, you will only be hurting yourself in the process. 16
People interact with us like we are mind readers sometimes. 17 This can be extremely painful. Youneed to communicate your needs to the other person, and they need to do the same with you. Never rely on
expectations, which will only make you feel disappointed. Share your needs with your loved ones and see the
positive changes. So communicate your needs.
It is necessary to take responsibility for your actions. Just like your words, you need to take full
responsibility for your actions. Many people make silly excuses and don’t take responsibility for their actions. That
is where they hurt others and themselves. 18 It won’t bring your self-respect down, and it will actually
raise you as a person.
19 So it is wise to avoid negative people. If you are surrounded by negative people that only bring
others down, then you will always feel uncomfortable. If you are surrounded by happy people, you will always be
delighted. Keep away from people who emotionally control others. 20 In order to be emotionally
intelligent, you must have a supporting partner by your side.
A．You need to mind whatever you do.
B．You are known by the company you keep.
C．Just as you try to be a mind reader, others expect so.
D．The best course of action would be to change yourself.
E．Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them.
F．Your partner would want you to know exactly what they want.
G．If you make a mistake and affect others negatively, apologize immediately.
第三部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2024·广东深圳·三模）It was a sunny Sunday afternoon. My husband was taking care of our baby girl so
that my six-year-old son and I could do some yard work, just the two of us. It was sure to be 21 . But soon,
the clouds of mosquitos seemed 22 to our bug spray (喷雾). I was sweating, itchy, and arguing with my
son about how to pull weeds. I had told him the “right” way — getting those weeds out from the bottom, by the
roots, 23 them entirely.
However, my son went about things in his own way. He pulled the 24 of the weeds off, moving
quickly down the line as he left the remaining part still in the soil. Somehow, I found this to be incredibly 25
. Why couldn’t he do it in my way and save me the time of having to 26 his portion (部分)? Why did he do
it at all if he wasn’t going to do it properly?“If you do as told, we’d be done earlier and 27 a longer period before we would have to return and
pull weeds next time,” I said, trying to keep my tone 28 .
He went back to his work, shaking dirt from his handful of growing things and throwing 29 stems
into our shared basket. “People do things 30 , Mom,” he said innocently.
My fire soon faded, replaced by the 31 realization that I’d just received a valuable 32
from the person that I was supposed to be teaching. While trying to 33 my baby girl, my kindergartener,
and the yard work, 34 was a lifeline for me. But my way was, perhaps, not the best way after all. His
time shouldn’t be 35 . His job was to be a kid and take his time, for as long as he was able.
21．A．relaxing B．disturbing C．urgent D．tough
22．A．sensitive B．resistant C．harmful D．addicted
23．A．removing B．packing C．covering D．preserving
24．A．roots B．fibres C．tops D．points
25．A．amazing B．boring C．annoying D．confusing
26．A．recycle B．redo C．identify D．ignore
27．A．clarified B．launched C．repeated D．promised
28．A．nervous B．mysterious C．light D．loud
29．A．long B．broken C．dry D．useful
30．A．differently B．separately C．hurriedly D．honestly
31．A．satisfying B．corresponding C．depressing D．humbling
32．A．behavior B．warning C．reminder D．review
33．A．raise B．land C．teach D．balance
34．A．efficiency B．concentration C．discipline D．quality
35．A．run out of B．set limits to C．made up for D．kept pace with
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
（2024·四川成都·模拟预测）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。
Spring rolls, those crispy delights of golden pastry (油酥面团), featuring a mix 36 finely chopped
vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and sometimes meat, are among the most popular 37 (choice) for a
quick and tasty snack. The rolls are fried to a perfect crunch and are 38 (typical) eaten when hot. To eat
one, you have to decide 39 to dip it in a sweet and sour sauce first, adding an extra layer of flavor, or to
enjoy it on 40 (it) own, letting the roll’s own taste shine through. While spring rolls 41 (serve)
in many places, the classic version can be found in the busy street markets, 42 they are made fresh on thespot and provided straight from the fryer. Good spring rolls have a light crust, allowing them 43 (pick)
up easily without breaking or becoming unpleasantly wet. The filling is carefully seasoned 44
(guarantee) a harmonious blend of tastes and textures (口感).
No matter where I get them, one is rarely enough, but two or three might be too much, so I am always left
45 (look) forward to my next spring roll experience.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
（2024·广东深圳·三模）假定你是李华，你校交换生Mike准备参加“厉害了，中国”(Amazing China) 短
视频大赛，特发邮件向你征询视频创意。请给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1．提出建议； 2．阐明理由。
注意：
1．写作词数应为 80 左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
（2024·广东广州·三模）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 pressed my fist into Dad’s old baseball glove as I stared out of the window of my stepfather’s van. Not a
day went by that I didn’t think about Dad and how much I missed him.
The van stopped at the edge of the baseball field. “Hey, buddy, have fun at practice. And don’t forget about
your sister’s recital (表演) tonight,” said my stepfather as I climbed out.
Zoe is not my sister, and you can’t tell me what to do, I grumbled (嘟囔) to myself.
A bunch of guys from the team waved from the dugout. I jogged over half-heartedly. “Why do you look sounhappy?” David asked. “I have to go to my stepsister’s dance recital,” I sighed. “It could be worse,” David
replied. I shot him an I-highly-doubt-that expression. “What if you had to perform in it?” Kevin said as he leaped
and twirled (旋转) like a rodeo bull. I tried not to smile.
The truth was that I had a lot of mixed-up feelings since Mom remarried a few months ago. I had always
loved baseball, but even that felt different lately. I could barely concentrate.
After practice, David and I sat together waiting for our ride. “I wish things didn’t have to change,” I said,
“you know, for my mom and me.” “I have a stepmother and stepbrother too,” David said as if it were no big deal.
“Seriously?” I hadn’t realized that, so I asked. David shrugged, “They’re just Mom and Dennis now. Give it a
chance.” I let out a breath, still unsure about the recital tonight. Still unsure about everything!
Back home, I found Zoe in her costume, but something was wrong. Her arms were folded tight across her
chest, and her eyes were glossed with tears. “What’s wrong, Zoe?” I asked. “Opening night jitters (战战兢兢),” my
stepfather said. “She doesn’t want to be in the recital,” Mom said.
Huh. This should have been the best thing that could have happened — the possibility of not having to go to
the performance. But somehow it wasn’t. Zoe had practiced so hard. And she’d reminded me at least a thousand
times where she would be onstage.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Thinking of Kevin’s funny dance, I had an idea.
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After Zoe disappeared into dancers backstage, we found our seats.
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