限时规范练(36) Nature in words（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（外研版）

限时规范练(三十六)　UNIT 6　Nature in words (限时25分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 (2024·重庆南开中学高三开学考试) Unique Birthday Traditions The editors of our international editions share traditions reserved for counting yourself one year older. Lithuania “In my native country，it is customary for the birthday person to sit in a decorated chair and to be lifted up by the party guests，” says Editor Eva Mackevic.“How many times the chair is raised will correspond with his or her age.” Japan In Japan，when a child turns one，a ceremony called erabitori is held，where the birthday child chooses from a selection of items spread out around that represent the potential future.When a person turns 20，a coming­of­age celebration will be held on the second Monday in January. The Netherlands When someone turns 50，a large doll will be placed in the birthday person's garden or by their front door；men have an “Abraham” doll，women a “Sarah”. Australia A child's first birthday is often celebrated with balloons and specially made “fairy bread”. Some families in Australia also mark the age of 21 with a souvenir “key to the door”，representing the young adult's privilege to come and go from the family home as they please. Germany “In Germany，when unmarried men turn thirty，they are supposed to sweep the stairs of the local church or town hall，” Editor Michael Kallinger says，“while women have to deal with the door handle.” This public act is meant to embarrass the person and motivate them to marry. 1.Which is part of a one­year­old boy's birthday celebration in Japan? A.Predicting the boy's future. B.Deciding the boy's career. C.Seeking items at the birthday party. D.Holding a coming­of­age ceremony. 2.What does the “key to the door” symbolize in Australia? A.Love from parents. B.Time to move out. C.End of the 21st birthday. D.Recognition of independence. 3.In which country could a birthday tradition involve cleaning in public places? A.Germany. B.Australia. C.Lithuania. D.The Netherlands. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些国家独特的生日传统。 1.A　[解析]细节理解题。根据Japan部分中的“In Japan ...the birthday child chooses from a selection of items spread out around that represent the potential future.”可知，在日本，一岁的孩子在生日派对上从代表着未来的物品中进行选择，即预测孩子的未来。故选A。 2.D　[解析]推理判断题。根据Australia部分中的 “Some families in Australia also mark the age of 21 with a souvenir ‘key to the door’，representing the young adult's privilege to come and go from the family home as they please.”可知，在澳大利亚家庭中，房门钥匙象征着孩子来去自由的权利，即对独立的承认。故选D。 3.A　[解析]细节理解题。根据Germany部分中的“‘In Germany，when unmarried men turn thirty，they are supposed to sweep the stairs of the local church or town hall，’ Editor Michael Kallinger says，‘while women have to deal with the door handle.’”可知，在德国，未婚男性满30岁时，他们需要打扫当地教堂或者政府的楼梯，女性则处理门把手，即德国人过生日的传统包含了打扫公共场所。故选A。 Ⅱ.七选五阅读 (2024·湖南部分学校高三入学考试) How to Survive a Flood: Flood Safety Tips Flooding is a common natural disaster in the world.It is usually caused by heavy or sudden rainfall.Review the following flood safety guidelines to know what you should do to increase your chances of survival. 1. If you live in an area that is often flooded—or even if you don't — it's a good idea to be prepared for the worst. Pay close attention to official flooding updates.And know the difference between a flood “watch” and “warning”.2. But a flood warning means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon.In this case，you should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. Have an emergency survival kit on hand.3. Things such as water，food，a flashlight，radio，phone chargers and a first aid kit should all be included. Be aware that flash flooding can occur.4. Do not wait for instructions to move.When a flood warning is issued for your area，leave.Head for higher ground and stay there until you are told that the area is safe. Do not walk through moving water.Six inches of moving water can sweep you off your feet.If you have to walk in water，walk where the water is not moving.5. Turn around，and don't drown! If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles，stop，turn around and go another way.People often underestimate the force and power of water. A.Make preparations in advance. B.That's why the moving water is dangerous. C.Actually，these two words are quite different. D.A flood watch means a flood is possible in your area. E.It should be filled with at least three days of supplies. F.Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you. G.If there is possibility of such a flood，move at once to higher ground. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作者介绍了应对洪水灾难的几条安全提示。 1.A　[解析]根据下文“If you live in an area that is often flooded—or even if you don't—it's a good idea to be prepared for the worst.”可知，本段主要强调了提前做好最坏的打算，即提前做好准备。A选项“提前做好准备”符合语境，可作本段主旨句。故选A。 2.D　[解析]根据上文“Pay close attention to official flooding updates.And know the difference between a flood ‘watch’ and ‘warning’.”以及下文“But a flood warning means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon.In this case，you should be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.”可知，上文提到了了解洪水“监测”和“预警”之间的区别，且下文介绍了“warning”，因此空处应论述“watch”的含义。D选项符合语境。故选D。 3.E　[解析]根据上文“Have an emergency survival kit on hand.”以及下文“Things such as water，food，a flashlight，radio，phone chargers and a first aid kit should all be included.”可知，空处应说明急救包里应准备的物品。E选项中的It指代上文的an emergency survival kit，符合语境。故选E。 4.G　[解析]根据上文“Be aware that flash flooding can occur.”以及下文“Do not wait for instructions to move.When a flood warning is issued for your area，leave.Head for higher ground and stay there until you are told that the area is safe.”可知，上文提到了可能发生山洪，下文提到发生山洪时的做法。G选项中的such a flood指flash flooding，且G选项中的higher ground对应下文中的higher ground。G选项符合语境。故选G。 5.F　[解析]根据上文“Do not walk through moving water.Six inches of moving water can sweep you off your feet.If you have to walk in water，walk where the water is not moving.”可知，介绍在水里行走的方法。F选项符合语境。故选F。 Ⅲ.语法填空 Green tea is a type of tea which is made from the 1. (process) leaves of tea trees.It originates from China.Green tea has been subjected to many scientific studies to determine the extent of its health benefits.But it is only during the last two decades that research regarding the health benefits of drinking green tea 2. (establish). Results of 3. study in 1994 published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute stated that Chinese men and women who drink green tea 4. (regular) reduced the risk of getting cancer by almost 60 percent.Another study conducted by Purdue University also claimed that green tea contains a compound 5. prevents the growth of cancer cells. Green tea has many health benefits.More studies suggest that aside from its ability to prevent cancer，6. is also believed to prevent certain medical conditions such as heart diseases and 7. (infection). Green tea is rich 8. a substance called EGCG.This substance has the ability 9. (depress) the growth of cancer cells and actually kill existing cancer cells without destroying healthy tissues.According to 10. (tradition) Chinese medicine，green tea has the ability to kill bacteria that causes food poisoning. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了几个对绿茶的研究以及绿茶对健康的好处。 1.processed　[解析]考查形容词。修饰名词leaves用形容词作定语。故填processed。 2.has been established　[解析]考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语during the last two decades可知，使用现在完成时；主语是research，和establish是被动关系；主语是单数名词，助动词用has。故填has been established。 3.a　[解析]考查冠词。study是可数名词，此处表示泛指，且study以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 4.regularly　[解析]考查副词。修饰动词drink用副词，作状语。故填regularly。 5.which/that　[解析]考查定语从句的关系词。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词compound指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which/that引导。故填which/that。 6.it　[解析]考查代词。that引导的宾语从句中缺少主语，it is believed to do为固定用法。故填it。 7.infections　[解析]考查名词的数。空处和heart diseases为并列关系，且infection指“传染病”时为可数名词，用其复数形式。故填infections。 8.in　[解析]考查介词。be rich in为固定短语，意为“富含”。故填in。 9.to depress　[解析]考查非谓语动词。ability后面用动词不定式作定语，故填to depress。 10.traditional　[解析]考查形容词。修饰名词medicine用形容词，作定语。故填traditional。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$