限时规范练(6) LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD（Word练习）-【优化指导】2025年高考英语一轮复习高中总复习·第1轮（人教版）

限时规范练(六)　UNIT 5　LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD (限时30分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Every 40 days a language dies. This “catastrophic” loss is being intensified by the climate crisis，according to linguists. If nothing is done，conservative estimates suggest that half of all the 7，000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century. Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution (迫害) ，with the result that by the 1920s half of all indigenous (土著的) languages in Australia，the US，South Africa and Argentina were extinct. The climate crisis is now considered the “final nail in the coffin” for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent. “Languages are already endangered，” says Anastasia Richl，director of the Strathy language unit at Queen's University at Kingston，Ontario. Huge factors are globalization and migration，as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued，according to Richl.“It seems particularly cruel，” she says，“that most of the world's languages are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people.” Vanuatu，a South Pacific island nation measuring 12，189 km2，has 110 languages，the highest density (密度) of languages on the planet.“It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise，”she says.“Many small language communities are on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise.” Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices，leading to migration. In response to the crisis，the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages in 2022.Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is “not only important for them，but for all humanity”，said Csaba Korosi，the UN general assembly president，urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages. 1．What is the writer mainly concerned about? A．The disappearance of languages. B．The challenge of climate change. C．The reaction to the language crisis. D．The trend of the speedy globalization. 2．Why is Vanuatu mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．To explain the main reason for language density. B．To show the common features of endangered languages. C．To stress the impact of geographical position on migration. D．To illustrate the situation of minority language communities. 3．What does the International Decade of Indigenous Languages aim to do? A．Support migrants to access local education. B．Discourage people from massive migration. C．Improve the living conditions of minority groups. D．Preserve the languages of indigenous communities. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Faced with Disasters: Communities Have to Leave B．Lost for Words: Rising Seas Bring Threat of Catastrophe C．Upset at Extinction: UN Urges International Cooperation D．Involved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate Crisis 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了气候危机加剧了语言的消失，解释了语言消失背后的种种原因以及联合国对土著语言的保护措施。 1．A　[解析]细节理解题。第一段点明了气候危机加剧了语言的消失。第二段指出了由于受到长期迫害，土著语言有一半已经灭绝。由此可推知，作者主要关心的是语言的消失。故选A。 2．D　[解析]推理判断题。第三段点明了瓦努阿图拥有110种语言，是地球上语言密度最高的国家。许多小型语言社区位于岛屿和海岸线上，容易受到飓风和海平面上升的影响。由此可推知，第三段提到瓦努阿图是为了说明少数民族语言社区的情况。故选D。 3．D　[解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“联合国大会主席Csaba Korosi表示，促进和保护土著社区的语言‘不仅对他们很重要，对全人类也很重要’。他敦促各国允许用土著语言进行教育”可知，国际土著语言十年的目标是保护土著社区的语言。故选D。 4．B　[解析]标题概括题。通读全文可知，本文主要说明了气候危机加剧了语言的消失，解释了语言消失背后的种种原因以及联合国对土著语言的保护措施。由此可知，B选项“失落的语言：海平面上升带来灾难的威胁”适合作文章标题。故选B。 B (2024·重庆高三模拟)I don't think translation apps will make learning foreign languages completely outdated. No program can accurately recreate the implication of real conversation. For example，by dropping “will” or “am going to” in “Tomorrow I start my diet，” I am implying a previous delay of the diet. A typical translation by apps would be “Tomorrow I am going to start my diet，” which gets across the basic idea but lacks the intended implication. However，technology is eliminating the need to learn foreign languages for practical purposes such as reserving hotel rooms or ordering meals in a foreign country，since practicality is why most people want to learn a new language. Douglas Hofstadter，a cognitive scientist，sees his mastery of foreign languages as a reflection of his identity. As an enthusiastic language learner myself，I don't entirely share his perspective，but I do agree with the writer Graeme Wood，who has noted “to actively enjoy piecing together how other languages work is an individual quirk (怪癖)，not a human universal”．True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment. Most people，however，are uninterested in this odd desire. Some would say a foreign language is a window into a new way of processing the world. But did the humble level of French or Spanish we picked up in school provide us with a new lens on the world? If our goal is getting directions to the bus station in Rome，technology now makes that possible at the press of a button. As someone endlessly fascinated by languages，I am working hard to accept this new reality．With a smartphone handy and an appropriate app downloaded，foreign languages will no longer present most people with the barrier they once did. Learning a new language will likely become a pursuit of interest to a much smaller but more committed set of enthusiasts. 5．What is Paragraph 1 mainly about? A．The function of real conversation. B．The importance of accurate translation. C．The limitation of translation technology. D．The necessity of learning foreign languages. 6．Why does the author learn new languages? A．To satisfy an inner desire. B．To display his individuality. C．To serve practical purposes. D．To explore his core identity. 7．What does the author think of foreign language lessons in school? A．Uninspiring. B．Irrelevant. C．Inflexible. D．Insufficient. 8．What does “this new reality” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Language enthusiasts will lose their passion. B．Foreign languages won't pose big challenges. C．Many people will quit learning new languages. D．Learning languages is no longer a personal choice. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了科技的发展对学习外语的影响。 5．C　[解析]主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“I don't think translation apps will make learning foreign languages completely outdated. No program can accurately recreate the implication of real conversation.”可知，本段主要讲翻译软件的局限性。故选C。 6．A　[解析]细节理解题。根据第三段中的“True enthusiasts learn new languages for the sheer joys of discovery or accomplishment. Most people，however，are uninterested in this odd desire.”可知，作者学习新的语言单纯是为了获得发现或成就的乐趣，也就是满足自己内心的热望。故选A。 7．D　[解析]推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二句“但是，我们在学校学到的法语或西班牙语水平不高，这是否为我们提供了一个看待世界的新视角？”可推知，作者认为学校的外语课程教的不够。故选D。 8．C　[解析]词句猜测题。根据最后一段最后两句“有了智能手机在手，下载了合适的应用程序，外语将不再像以前那样给大多数人带来障碍。学习一门新语言可能会成为一批规模小得多但更坚定的爱好者的兴趣追求。”可知，这个“新的现实”指的是学习新语言的人不会那么多了，也就是很多人会放弃学习外语。故选C。 Ⅱ.七选五阅读 Everybody seems to have a unique way to learn a language. However，we all come to the same result of speaking at most two languages fluently.1.______ Unbelievable as it may sound，those polyglots (通晓多语言者) have a good command of more than two languages，some of whom even can speak eight or more kinds of languages. You may wonder how they do that and what their secrets are. But the fact is that they simply love learning languages. The one thing they all have in common is that they just find ways to enjoy the language­learning process.2.______ You may have seen their faces when they are showing their colorful grammar charts and their carefully handmade flash cards，and their statistics about learning vocabulary using apps or even how they love to cook based on recipes in a foreign language.3.______ But they always make sure it's something that they personally enjoy. 4．______ Polyglots simply found ways how to enjoy the process，how to turn language learning from a boring school subject into a pleasant activity which you don't mind doing every day. So if you've also tried to learn a language and you gave up，thinking it's too difficult or you don't have the language talent，give it another try.5.______ Maybe you're also just one method away from becoming a polyglot. A．All of them use different methods. B．No wonder they can get the hang of so many languages. C．They are talking about language learning as if it is great fun. D．Don't be afraid that you may fail in the end and just try again. E．Everyone is no talents and no one has shortcuts to learning languages. F．But actually there exists another kind of language learners called polyglot. G．Maybe you're just one enjoyable method away from learning that language fluently. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。学习语言没有捷径，通晓多语言者只是把语言学习从枯燥的学习过程变成愉快的活动。所以，如果你也尝试着学习一门语言，也许一个有乐趣的方法就能使你成为通晓多种语言的人。 1．F　[解析]根据前文“However，we all come to the same result of speaking at most two languages fluently.”可知，大多数人最多会说两种语言。结合选项，F项与前文之间为转折关系，介绍还有一种人，他们是通晓多语言者。故选F。 2．C　[解析]根据前文“The one thing they all have in common is that they just find ways to enjoy the language­learning process.”可知，通晓多语言者的共同点是找到享受语言学习的途径。结合选项，C项与前文语意一致，且前文的enjoy和C项中的great fun为同义词复现。故选C。 3．A　[解析]根据设空处前文可知，本段主要介绍通晓多语言者的多种语言学习方法。结合选项，A项承接上文，符合语境。故选A。　 4．E　[解析]根据设空后文可知，通晓多语言者学习语言是把枯燥的学习课程变成愉快的活动。结合选项，E项介绍学习语言没有捷径，通晓多语言者也是如此，只是他们找到了乐趣。前后为递进关系。故选E。 5．G　[解析]根据下文“Maybe you're also just one method away from becoming a polyglot.”可知，此处建议找到学习语言的方法。结合选项，G项同为建议找到学习语言的方法。前后语意有also表示递进，且Maybe为原词复现。故选G。 Ⅲ.语法填空 So popular is learning Chinese that more and more 1.__________ (ambition) foreign parents are signing their children up for Chinese courses. For example，Mary­Jo Saunders is learning a Chinese poem today.2.__________ is special is that she is able to recite it without an accent. Her mother says that 3.__________ (learn) the world's most spoken language might give her a head start in 4.__________ (she) future career. The reasons why Chinese is enjoying great popularity are as follows. First，China is already a global economic power，5.__________ influence is growing. As we know，China's Belt and Road Initiative 6.__________ (motivate) more countries to cooperate more closely so far.7.__________ (additional)，studying Chinese provides access 8.__________ wonderful Chinese culture，which is one of the most appealing aspects of the recently 9.__________ (add) Chinese course. By learning Chinese，overseas students can see life from a new perspective and broaden their 10.__________ (mind) to the outside world. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍越来越多的外国人学习汉语的趋势。 1．ambitious　[解析]考查形容词。分析句子结构和语意可知，此处应用形容词，作定语，修饰后面的名词parents。故填ambitious。 2．What　[解析]考查主语从句的引导词。空处引导主语从句，且从句中缺少主语，设空处意为“什么”，用连词what，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填What。 3．learning　[解析]考查非谓语动词。动名词作句子的主语。故填learning。 4．her　[解析]考查代词。修饰名词短语future career，应用形容词性物主代词。故填her。 5．whose　[解析]考查定语从句的关系词。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词China在从句中作定语，修饰后面的名词influence，用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。 6．has motivated　[解析]考查动词的时态和主谓一致。由时间状语so far可知，谓语用现在完成时；主语China's Belt and Road Initiative是单数，谓语用单数形式，助动词用has。故填has motivated。 7．Additionally　[解析]考查副词。分析句子可知，此处应用副词修饰后面的整个句子；位于句首，首字母大写。故填Additionally。 8．to　[解析]考查固定搭配。固定搭配access to意为“使用……的机会”。故填to。 9．added　[解析]考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，已有谓语动词provides，空处应填非谓语动词，动词add和被修饰的名词短语Chinese course是逻辑上的动宾关系，用过去分词形式，表示被动。故填added。 10．minds　[解析]考查名词的数。空格前面有their修饰，名词用复数形式，作宾语。故填minds。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$