必修第3册 UNIT 5 THE VALUE OF MONEY(Word练习)-【精讲精练】2026年高考英语一轮复习（人教版）

[对应学生用书P490]

(限时：35分钟)

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

(2024·湖北武汉模拟)When he flagged me down，I thought he was an elder collecting a “customs fee”，the few dollars it costs to use village roads that lead to many of Samoa's sights.He'd been sitting lazily in a greying roadside shack (棚子) built for such occasions.Normally I wouldn't pick up a free rider.But I tried to live out a dream.

I'd wanted to go to Pulemelei Mound since I'd heard it mentioned in an archaeology class years ago.The “mound” is actually a pyramid 40 feet high and roughly 200 feet across at its base.So，I asked，“Do you know how to get to Pulemelei Mound？”

“Mmm，” he said，raising his eyebrows in the classic Polynesian gesture for “yes”．“I need to pick up my car at the mechanic but no hurry，I'll take you there first if you want.”

You'd think that a giant pyramid would be a major sight，or at least something many people had heard of，but it isn't.My accidental friend's raise of the eyebrows was the most promising prospect I'd had in a week.

We drove along the road in silence for a few minutes.Then my new friend broke the silence and，meanwhile，my hopes.“I've never been to Pulemelei，” he said.“I've lived here but I never thought of going.” My heart sank.But we pressed on，crossing a stream，walking through waist­high grass，and then another mile of hot walk until we found a sign.There，barely visible，were the words: “Pulemelei Mound 150m”．The sign marked a dark tunnel of jungle.Then the path opened to rays of sunshine.We climbed.And then，magic.We were standing on top of a Polynesian pyramid.

Just then，my friend，obviously awed by what he saw，turned toward me，and placed his big Samoan hands on my shoulders.In the most natural way，he bent down and kissed me gently on the cheek.

“Thank you，” he said.

[语篇解读]　这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和一位搭顺风车的老人一起前往普莱梅利丘的故事。

1．What's the purpose of the Samoan man flagging me down?

A．To thumb a ride.

B．To ask for directions.

C．To collect a customs fee.

D．To warn of a road accident.

解析　A　细节理解题。根据第一段“When he flagged me down，I thought he was an elder collecting a ‘customs fee’，the few dollars it costs to use village roads that lead to many of Samoa's sights.He'd been sitting lazily in a greying roadside shack (棚子) built for such occasions.Normally I wouldn't pick up a free rider.”可知，萨摩亚人拦“我”的目的是搭顺风车。故选A。

2．Which of the following words can best describe the author?

A．Informed but rigid.

B．Hesitant but agreeable.

C．Skeptical and reserved.

D．Curious and adventurous.

解析　D　推理判断题。根据第二段“I'd wanted to go to Pulemelei Mound since I'd heard it mentioned in an archaeology class years ago.The ‘mound’ is actually a pyramid 40 feet high and roughly 200 feet across at its base.”可知，作者在考古学课上知道了普莱梅利丘这个地方，于是就前往，说明作者爱冒险；根据倒数第三段可知，作者是个好奇和爱冒险的人。故选D。

3．Why did the Samoan man thank the author in the end?

A．He had lived out his dream.

B．He was taken to the mechanic.

C．He enjoyed the author's company.

D．He experienced the thrill of discovery.

解析　D　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Just then，my friend，obviously awed by what he saw，turned toward me，and placed his big Samoan hands on my shoulders.In the most natural way，he bent down and kissed me gently on the cheek.”可知，萨摩亚人最后感谢作者因为他经历了发现的快感。故选D。

4．What is the passage mainly about?

A．A Polynesian village.

B．A famous Samoan sight.

C．A chance encounter.

D．An elder protecting local roads.

解析　C　主旨大意题。根据第四段“My accidental friend's raise of the eyebrows was the most promising prospect I'd had in a week.”结合文章主要讲述了作者和一位搭顺风车的老人一起前往普莱梅利丘的故事。可知，这篇文章主要讲的是一次偶然的相遇。故选C。

B

(2024·广东广州大联考)In recent news，it has been reported that Hollywood executives have decided to cancel an $800 million investment in a new studio.This decision comes after the emergence of a groundbreaking technology called Sora，which has sent shockwaves throughout the film industry.

Sora，developed by OpenAI，has quickly become a focal point of discussion within Hollywood.Unlike previous AI video generators，Sora has the ability to generate one­minute­long videos based on textual prompts (提示) while maintaining visual quality and consistency.It can switch between shots，adjust compositions and accurately combine video content with relevant background themes，resulting in incredibly realistic and virtual videos.

The introduction of Sora is just the beginning of a shocking shift in the film industry.Its ability to generate high­quality videos based on textual prompts raises questions about the future of traditional movie­making processes.The potential to replace certain job roles and disturb the livelihoods of some individuals is just a small part of the overall impact.

Looking ahead，the innovation of productivity tools and the potential for smaller teams to create Hollywood­level movies at a lower cost may completely transform the way films are produced.This shift could bring about new production methods，viewing experiences，and even business models within the film and entertainment industry.

This breakthrough technology has raised concerns within the film industry，as it has the potential to disturb the traditional movie production process and cause certain job roles'losses.However，this technology also presents opportunities for innovation and cost­effective production methods.The film industry is on the edge of a transformative era，and only time will tell how Sora and similar technologies will shape its future.It likely won't be long before audiences get to see film productions made with Sora.It can be stated with certainty that the film industry has entered a new era of rapid development in AI technology.

[语篇解读]　这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Sora给好莱坞影视业带来的冲击及其前景。

5．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The impact of Sora.

B．The concern of Sora.