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UNIT 3 Times change!
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(2025·日照期末)Noted for his profound description of life along the Chinese railway, Wang Fuchun passed away on 13 March 2021 at the age of 79.His engaging photographs capture the substance of China’s ever-changing landscape.
Being artistic and good at painting and calligraphy, Wang found that photography bridged the two worlds: he could make art with his camera and increasingly he felt that his goal was not art, but life.
In the late 1970s, when he started taking his photographs, everyone on a railway platform looked reserved and orderly.By the late 1980s, a great rush to the cities had begun on the trains.He recorded young migrant workers shedding their shirts, running with sweat, seeking coolness on top of the seats.He did not ask anyone’s permission to take them, and he preferred to act secretly, like a thief in a way, as it captured the authentic (真实的) moments of people’s lives — and so mirrored all the more clearly how China was changing.
His project was all-consuming.Over 40 years he estimated he had ridden on 1,000 trains and covered more than 100,000 kilometers, on every line in China.Each trip was neatly noted down in a notebook; he took about 200,000 pictures, and logged each by its place.From those pictures, he felt the migrants’ poverty too keenly, and he preferred to capture the hope that pushed people on to trains.
China was rushing to the modern world.Steam was fading; the green-skinned trains acquired fans and air-conditioning.Then came express trains, then high-speed rail.The aisles were clear, the windows sealed.However, in the reclining seats (躺椅座位), everyone reclined.In the ordinary seats, everyone’s noses were buried in their tablets and their phones.
He liked the message of hope; he was proud of what China had achieved.But how sad, he also thought that on that dashing train there was no mess, no collision of life and no good subjects for him, and that Chinese people should once again look so orderly, reserved and unconcerned about each other, even on a train.
1.How did Wang Fuchun reveal the changes in China with his camera?( )
A.By creating art works on railway platforms.
B.By documenting migrant workers’ daily lives.
C.By recording the transformation of life on the train.
D.By capturing a great rush to cities along the railway.
2.Why did Wang Fuchun prefer to take photographs secretly?( )
A.To perform his duty. B.To reflect reality better.
C.To avoid disturbing people. D.To satisfy his curiosity.
3.What did Wang Fuchun find about the passengers on the modern train?( )
A.They only focused on themselves. B.They were quite messy and disorganized.
C.They were interested in the reclining seats. D.They were engaged in lively conversations.
4.Which of the following words can best describe Wang Fuchun?( )
A.Friendly and considerate. B.Devoted and observant.
C.Talented and humorous. D.Optimistic and generous.
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(2025·晋中模拟预测)The exploration of the origin of the slow living movement in the Western world began with a slow eating movement in 1986.Slow food, which means purchasing local and sustainable food that has been carefully cooked, became a global movement.Slow food unavoidably stimulates the interest of the Western world in slowing down the pace of life, which does not require wolfing down low nutrient meals between back-to-back meetings, but advocates respecting the tradition and enjoyment of using time.
When we consider the alternate lifestyle that leads to stress and depression, it is a significant sign to poor health, woeful issues like headaches, sleep issues, digestive disorders, depression, and anxiety.With this in mind, slow living isn’t only more enjoyable; it is also a major boon for one’s overall health.
Kathleen DeVos, a mental psychology expert, said, “To me, slow living is as much about how we’re structuring our lives and spending our time as it is how we are relating to our time and the things in our lives.”
The resolution to live a more thoughtful lifestyle is common.About 25% of Americans who made resolutions in 2022 focused on the intention to live a healthier life.Another 21% stated they were resolving to commit to their personal improvement or happiness.However, the idea of working towards a goal seems to be antithetical to the concept of slow living.After all, the point is to slow down, live more, and work less.Plus, many struggle to actually meet their resolutions.
Without a doubt, career demands and financial realities can outshine the possibility of slow living for many.However, if you find yourself in a dilemma of nine to nine and find it unbearable, then you must make a change.For those of you working in busy environments with urgent deadlines, the Pomodoro Techniques are ways to call in slowness into your daily life.
5.What made the slow living popular?( )
A.The slow pace of life. B.A Western food festival.
C.A survey on sustainable food. D.A slow eating movement.
6.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “woeful” in Paragraph 2?( )
A.Ridiculous. B.Serious. C.Mysterious. D.Outstanding.
7.What’s Kathleen DeVos’s attitude towards slow living?( )
A.Positive. B.Negative. C.Indifferent. D.Objective.
8.What is most likely to be discussed next in the article?( )
A.Some career demands. B.Some financial issues.
C.Specific Pomodoro Techniques. D.The job dilemma of nine to nine.
Ⅱ.语法填空
China is known as Xia for its grand etiquette (礼仪) culture, and known as Hua for its beautiful attire(衣裳).With the 9. (change) in society,economic development,and cultural development, clothing has evolved over thousands of years.However,while the forms may have been changed,the essence(本质) 10. (remain) constant.
“In Ancient China, emperors like Huangdi,Yao,and Shun brought peace to the world through their clothing.” Clothing holds 11. significant place in Chinese culture.It is not only used for daily wear 12. (cover) the body and protect it from cold but also as an instrument of management.In ancient Chinese society,there were strict rules and dress codes about clothing.The presence of clothing distinguished civilization 13. barbarism (野蛮),while changes in color and style 14. (gradual) developed into a form of etiquette.Their design conveyed behavioral norms and 15. (they) patterns were rich in cultural significance.Moreover,ancient attire was also an important carrier of morality.China has always been known as a nation 16. values formal attire and etiquette.
What is the Chinese style? It is something that makes people think of China as soon as they see it.For example,the horse-face skirt,which 17. (favor) by international brands and Chinese people for many years, will continue to be attractive.Chinese clothing, as a classical style, has been known to the world overnight with good opportunities.It’s not just a traditional costume style but also a source of 18. (admire).
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语篇解读:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲了人物王福春,他以深度描写中国铁路沿线生活而闻名,他用引人入胜的照片捕捉了中国不断变化的景观的本质。1.C 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,王福春是通过记录火车上人们生活的变化来展示中国的变化的。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知,王福春喜欢偷偷拍照的原因是为了更好地反映现实。
3.A 细节理解题。根据第五段最后三句可知,在现代飞速奔驰的列车上,人们只关注自己。
4.B 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,四十年里,王福春乘坐过1, 000多次列车, 走过了10万公里的路程, 拍摄了大约20万张照片。由此可推知,他是一个热衷的、专注一件事的人。再结合最后两段内容,从火车的变化以及火车上人们生活的变化可知,作者感受到了中国的变化。由此可推知,他又是一个善于观察的人。
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了慢生活运动在西方的起源、慢生活的定义和好处,以及如何在快节奏的现代生活中实现慢生活。5.D 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,西方世界慢生活运动的起源始于1986年的一个慢食运动。这个运动专注于购买当地和可持续的食物,这些食物经过精心烹饪,成了全球运动。慢食运动不可避免地激发了西方世界对放慢生活节奏的兴趣。因此,慢食运动使慢生活流行。
6.B 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的it is a significant sign to poor health以及like headaches, sleep issues, digestive disorders, depression, and anxiety可推测,woeful issues指的是严重的健康问题,画线词woeful意为“严重的”,和serious意思相近。
7.A 推理判断题。根据第三段可知,Kathleen DeVos将慢生活视为关于如何构建生活、如何花费时间以及我们如何与时间和生活中的事物建立关系的重要部分。这种描述表明她对慢生活持有积极的态度。
8.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,这里明确提到了Pomodoro Techniques作为一种方法,可以帮助在忙碌环境中工作且面临紧迫截止日期的人将慢节奏的生活方式融入到日常生活中。因此,接下来最有可能详细讨论的是具体的Pomodoro Techniques,即如何实施这种技术来放慢生活节奏。
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语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述中国的服装从古代到现代的发展过程,同时中国传统服装被国际品牌所青睐。9.change(s) 考查名词。定冠词the后面用名词形式,change在本句中作名词,表示“改变,变化”,此时change既可作可数名词,也可作不可数名词,故填change(s)。with the change(s) in society意为“随着社会的改变”。
10.remains 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本文主要是以一般现在时叙述,主语the essence是单数,谓语动词用第三人称单数,故填remains。句意:然而,虽然形式可能已经改变,但本质仍旧保持不变。
11.a 考查冠词。此处是说“服装在中国文化中占有一个重要地位”。place在此表示“地位”,以单数形式出现,表泛指,应用不定冠词,significant的发音以辅音音素开头,故填a。
12.to cover 考查非谓语动词。此处用动词不定式结构作目的状语,表示服装的用途,故填to cover。句意:它不仅用于日常穿着来覆盖身体并保护其免受寒冷,而且还用作管理工具。
13.from 考查介词。distinguish与from连用,表示“把……和……区别开来”,为固定用法。句意:服装的存在区分了文明与野蛮。
14.gradually 考查副词。修饰动词developed用副词,故填gradually。
15.their 考查代词。修饰名词patterns用形容词性物主代词,故填their。句意:它们的设计传达了行为规范,它们的式样具有丰富的文化意义。
16.that/which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,在从句中作主语,先行词为nation,故填that/which。
17.has been favored 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。空前的which引导非限制性定语从句,指代前面的skirt,句子缺少谓语动词,且主语和谓语动词之间为被动关系。根据for many years可知,应用现在完成时。主语为单数。故填has been favored。句意:比如,被国际品牌和中国人青睐多年的马面裙将继续具有吸引力。
18.admiration 考查名词。介词of后面用名词作宾语,故填admiration。句意:这不仅是一种传统的服装风格,而且是赞赏的一个缘由。
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