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选择性必修第一册 Unit 4 Body Language
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2024·广东六校联考)
Mary has struggled to find the right words to convey her thoughts and feelings ever since she
was a child.She was often told that she was “too quiet” or “too shy”，and as she grew
older，she became increasingly self-conscious about her inability to articulate herself.It wasn’t
that she didn’t have anything to say—far from it.Mary’s mind was constantly racing with ideas
and observations，but no matter how hard she tried，she just couldn’t seem to get the words out.
“Mary，I need to talk to you，” Mr Thompson，the boss of Mary’s new company，said
one day，his voice serious.Mary’s heart sank.“Don’t worry，” Mr Thompson said，
noticing Mary’s panic.“It’s not that kind of conversation.I just wanted to talk to you about
something that’s been on my mind lately.”
He paused for a moment ， collecting his thoughts.“I’ve noticed that you’ve been
struggling a bit lately.It seems like you’re having a tough time communicating with customers.I
hear that you’re good at writing.So why not join our Advertising Department？Besides，I have
another suggestion...”
Mary kept nodding，unable to find the words to express her gratitude.
Following Mr Thompson’s suggestion，Mary joined a writing competition.She had always
been a talented writer，and she knew that she had the potential to create something truly special.So
she set to work，pouring her heart and soul into her essay.The words started flowing，and Mary
found herself writing with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose.
The judges of the competition were amazed by Mary’s essay，and they selected it as the
winner.Mary was excited，and she was grateful to have finally found the right way to do a good
job.
1．What does the underlined word “articulate” mean in paragraph 1?
A．Teach. B．Express. C．Behave. D．Encourage.
2．Why did Mr Thompson have a talk with Mary?
A．To point out her mistakes. B．To advise her to quit the job.
C．To offer her some help. D．To comfort her struggles.
3．What was Mary’s feeling when creating her essay?
A．Confident. B．Determined. C．Inspired. D．Relaxed.
4．What can best describe Mary’s experience?
A．Actions speak louder than words.B．All things are easy that are done willingly.
C．Loses on one side and gains on the other.
D．Diligence can make up for lack of intelligence.
B
This fall，students at the University of Massachusetts found a new menu at their dining
commons：the “diet for a cooler planet” menu.This meant herb-roasted lamb，raised with a
carbon-friendly approach.It included sweet potatoes that had been picked from a local farm’s field
post-harvest.The options were plant-heavy，locally grown，and involved little to no packaging.
“We wanted to let students participate in climate action by making choices about their
food，” says Kathy Wicks，sustainability director for UMass Dining.The university is not alone
in this effort.Increasingly，American consumers and institutions are thinking about how their food
choices factor into climate change.For many，small choices at the grocery store，dining hall，and
restaurant can feel more accessible than big-ticket options like buying a fuel-efficient car or
installing home solar panels.
Small changes in dietary habits may make a big difference.Climate activists often target fossil
fuels and transportation systems，but studies point to the food system as a significant contributor
to global warming.According to Project Drawdown，a research organization that evaluates climate
solutions，the way food is grown，transported，and consumed accounts for about a quarter of the
world’s greenhouse gas emissions.Beef is a regular target.“If，on average，Americans cut a
quarter pound of beef per week from their diet，it’s like taking 10 million cars off the road a
year，” says Sujatha Bergen，director of health campaigns for the Natural Resources Defense
Council.Food waste ranks third among climate solutions.While much waste occurs before
consumers are involved—food left on the field or “chucked” because it does not fit appearance
standards，Americans also throw out a lot of food they have purchased：about $1,600 worth a
year per family of four.
“People are beginning to understand that their food choices have a big impact on
climate，” says Megan Larmer，director of regional food at the Glynwood Center for Regional
Food and Farming in New York.But，she cautions substantial change will need to come from the
whole food system.
5．What is the purpose of the new menu at the University of Massachusetts?
A．To market the cold dishes. B．To reduce the cost of packaging.
C．To popularize the plant-heavy diet. D．To promote low-carbon awareness.
6．What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A．Food is a decisive factor for climate change.
B．Food choices matter much to global warming.
C．Universities are working together in climate action.
D．Fuel-efficient cars are not affordable for consumers.7．What does Sujatha Bergen say about beef?
A．It has a great influence on carbon reduction.
B．It is popular among millions of car drivers.
C．It has a close relationship with gas emission.
D．It plays a significant role in American’s diet.
8．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Food System Reform：a Successful Trial
B．Global Warming：an Approaching Danger
C．Carbon Emission：a Killer，or Healer?
D．Low-carbon Diet：a Craze，or More?
Ⅱ.完形填空(★)
Little Oliver was Mason and Rebecca’s miracle child.Rebecca suffered three miscarriages(流
产) before Oliver was born.When they were still in extreme 1 ，Rebecca accidentally found
the little boy never reacted to any sound.After examination it was confirmed that Oliver was born
2 .
Facing such a blow，Mason and Rebecca never felt 3 .A few weeks later，Oliver got his
first hearing aid.Despite several 4 ，Oliver could at last hear!
Three years passed，and it was time to send Oliver to 5 .But the first day Oliver returned
home 6 .“I don-don’t want to go to school...I have no friends...”
One day，Rebecca and Mason were called to the school，where Oliver’s teacher，Sophia
told them Oliver never 7 with his classmates.He was afraid that his classmates would 8
him over his deafness.Though Sophia talked to him again，he was 9 to communicate.
Rebecca and Mason told her their son was 10 for friendship inside.Sophia decided to do
something to help Oliver out of his 11 .They made a plan and put it into action on his sixth
birthday.Oliver 12 his classroom and found it decorated with balloons.He was surprised and
sat in his chair， 13 what was happening.Suddenly，all his classmates marched inside，
wearing colorful birthday caps and smiling at him.Oliver’s eyes rose with tears as he watched
them sing a happy birthday song in 14 .They had learned sign language to surprise the
birthday boy and make him feel 15 .
1．A.sorrow B．happiness C．surprise D．loss
2．A.dumb B．blind C．deaf D．one-handed
3．A.discouraged B．annoyed C．embarrassed D．confused
4．A.operations B．tests C．worries D．struggles
5．A.school B．hospital C．station D．work
6．A.laughing B．crying C．adding D．explaining
7．A.debated B．agreed C．studied D．interacted
8．A.break down B．turn up C．complain about D．laugh at9．A.unwilling B．careful C．confused D．unable
10．A.grateful B．desperate C．responsible D．concerned
11．A.doubt B．failure C．insecurity D．reach
12．A.locked B．cleaned C．entered D．designed
13．A.confirming B．concluding C．ignoring D．wondering
14．A.gesture B．return C．deed D．word
15．A.independent B．sensible C．included D．praised
Ⅲ.语法填空
I have always been a language enthusiast，especially of the languages more distant from my
mother tongue (Spanish)．I learned that only a year before,1. new degree
called Modern Languages and their Literatures ，which included Chinese among three other
languages,2. (establish) at the University of Granada.I chose to study Chinese
though I didn’t know a word of it.
The four years were a journey of hope and 3. (disappoint) in equal parts.I
wanted to quit several times in the third year,4. (see) that after two years of hard
study it was impossible for me to keep a simple conversation in Chinese.
Thinking of all the 5. (invest) time，I determined to finish my degree.After
that，I would look for an opportunity to go to China for further study.During my study period，the
one that 6. (real) helped me to start speaking Chinese was the Chinese Bridge，a
contest 7. which I participated with zero talent and great enthusiasm.The preparation
for the contest benefited me a lot and 8. (strengthen) my desire to
improve.Thus，I graduated with honors and applied for a one-year scholarship to study Chinese in
China.So in August of 2015，I arrived to Nanjing University，9. I lived and studied
for nine months.A year later，I headed to Yunnan Normal University 10. (pursue)
another Master’s Degree in teaching Chinese to foreigners.
When I look back to my past study life，I know it was many unknown paths that took me to
the right places.
