专题二 形容词+副词-【创新教程】2027年高考英语总复习大一轮创新示范卷（人教版）

英语 B.[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍被 2.desirable [考查形容词。句意：一般来说， 长到5年 闪电击中的后果。 的植物是最理想的。根据句意以及空前the most可 5.C [细节理解题。根据第二段“Blood vessels(血管) 知，此处为形容词原形构成形容词最高级，作表语成 exploding from the electric shock and heat often create 分。故填desirable。] something called a Lichtenberg figure on your skin. 3.steadily [考查副词。句意：最近， 中国政府一直在稳 This is a pattern of scars(伤疤) that branches out 步推进农业新型生产力的发展，将智能农业作为提高 across your body like a tree.(血管因电击和高温而爆 农业生产效率的技术突破 ， 空处修饰动词 promo- 炸，通常会在你的皮肤上形成一种叫做利希滕贝格的 ted， 应用副词 steadily“稳定地”作状语。故填stead i 形状。这是一种疤痕模式，像树一样在你的身体上分 ly。] 支。)”可知，闪电袭击后，皮肤上出现树枝状疤痕是很 4.helpful [考查形容词。句意：在比赛开始前的每次 典型的情况。] 集训中，定向运动员都会给出入门指导和一些有用的 6.A [推理判断题。根据第五段“One theory that Bro 建议。修饰名词tips应用形容词。故填 helpful。] gaard says is that cell death caused by being struck by 5.truly [考查副词。句意：从充满当地美食的夜市到 lightning could cause a one-time flooding of the brain with neurotransmitters(神经递质) that are released 古老的城墙，只有通过这样一种亲密的旅行方式，才 from the dying neurons(神经元) . This causes a re wiring 能真正领略到这种体验的深度，因为他们沉浸在当地 of neurons， providing access to areas of the brain that 的文化中，创造出了超越典型旅游体验的回忆。空处 were previously inaccessible.(布罗加德说， 一种理论 需用副词作状语修饰动词 appreciated， true的副词为 是，被闪电击中导致的细胞死亡可能会导致大脑中神 truly“真正地”。故填truly。] 经递质的一次性泛滥，这些神经递质是从垂死的神经 6.broader [考查比较级。句意：通过以平易近人的方 元释放出来的。这会导致神经元的重新连接，从而进 式呈现精美的古代建筑艺术品，秦确保他的作品将受 入以前无法进入的大脑区域。)”可知，这位外科医生 到比以前更广泛的观众的欢迎。根据后文 than be- 被闪电击中后，他未探索的大脑区域被激活了。] for e可知用比较级， 作定语修饰名词 audience。故填 7.B [词句猜测题。根据第五段“One theory that Bro broader.] gaard says is that cell death caused by being struck by 7.truly [考查副词。句意：北京中轴线确实是展示中 lightning could cause a one-time flooding of the brain 国古代城市规划者智慧和创造力的非凡景观。修饰 with neurotransmitters(神经递质) that are released 动词句子用副词作状语， 故填truly。] from the dying neurons(神经元) . This causes a re wiring 8.representative [考查形容词。句意：来自湖北茶叶 of neurons， providing access to areas of the brain that 协会的代表团带来了三种茶，可以在沙龙上享用：恩 were previously inaccessible. (布罗加德说， 一种理论 施玉露、宜红红茶和青砖茶。修饰名词用形容词作定 是，被闪电击中导致的细胞死亡可能会导致大脑中神 语， 故填representative。] 经递质的一次性泛滥，这些神经递质是从垂死的神经 9.original 「考查形容词。句意：游戏的优质制作和地 元释放出来的。This会导致神经元的重新连接， 从而 进入以前无法进入的大脑区域。) ”可知， This是指代 道的英文字幕有助于准确传达原著小说的情感。形 上文提到的 a one-time flooding of the brain with 容词original表“原始的， 原作的”， 修饰名词 novel。 neurotransmitters(神经递质) ， 即大脑神经递质的 故填original。 泛滥。] 10.truly [考查副词。句意：我开始明白山西晋祠的亭 8.D [主旨大意题。根据第一段“Somewhere in the 台楼阁在中国建筑史上确实是独一无二的。修饰形 sky， lightning is forming. Although the possibility of 容词unique应用副词truly， 故填truly。] getting struck in your lifetime is roughly 1in 12， 000， 11.relaxed [考查形容词。句意：这种风格要求练习者 a human does provide an attractive target for lightning 在战斗时保持放松，使他们达到一种柔软或灵活的 bolts(闪电) . Here's what you should expect if you 状态。作表语， 且修饰人， 应用形容词relaxed。故填 ever find yourself in the path of lightning.(在天空的 relaxed。] 某个地方，闪电正在形成。虽然在你的一生中被击中 12.natural [考查形容词。句意：作为天然的建筑师 的可能性大约是1/12000，但人类确实为闪电提供了 普韦布洛印第安人准确地计算出在大多数日子里， 一个有吸引力的目标。如果你发现自己处于闪电的 土坯墙需要多厚才能使循环正常运行。此处为形容 路径上，以下就是你应该预料到的情况。)”和最后一 词作定语修饰名词 architects， nature 的形容词为 段“Cool as it would be， you should n't count on natural意为“天然的， 自然的”符合句意。故填natu- lightning turning you into a genius in one flash. Most ral。] of its results are painful， and could stay with you for 13.publicly [考查副词。句意：它要求地方政府和相关 the rest of your life.(尽管这很酷， 但你不应该指望闪 部门积极公开地探索创新转化并为历史文化遗产注 电会在一瞬间把你变成天才。它的大部分结果都是 入新的活力。此处需要用副词作状语来修饰动词 痛苦的，可能会伴随你一生。)”可知，这篇文章主要介 绍被闪电击中的后果。] explore。故填 publicly。] 专题二形容词+副词 14.targeted [考查形容词。句意：书则试图通过向 I. .单句语法填空 想要发送有针对性信息的广告商出售数据来赚钱。 1.limited [考查形容词。句意：由于耕地有限， 创新对 修饰名词messages， 前用形容词修饰。故填 ar geted。 于确保粮食稳定生产至关重要。空处修饰名词farm 15.ultimately [考查副词。句意：她教给严一种改良版 land作定语， 应用形容词limited， 表示“有限的”。故 的少林功夫， 也就是现在的咏春拳。修饰known应 填limited。] 用副词ultimately， 故填ultimately。] 答案-4 参考答案 16.less satisfying [考查形容词。根据句意可知， 如果 7.better[由设空处前的副词even可知， 设空处应为形 不分享信息，用户就会有不太满意的体验。句意：如 容词的比较级形式(even 可用来修饰形容词的比较 果人们不分享信息，他们会有“不太满意的体验”。 级) ， 故答案为better。] 故填less satisfying。] 8.patiently [修饰动词 said用副词， 故填patiently。] 17.harmless [考查形容词。句意：虽然这些卡片似乎 9.especially 「由设空处前的“在中国，语言可能会是一 是一种无害的消遣，但它们使儿童在一个脆弱的年 个问题”可知，语言尤其对首次去那里的游客来说是 龄接触到烟草品牌和吸烟行为，可能导致终身后果。 一个问题， 故填especially(尤其) 。] 修饰名词 pastime， 需用形容词作定语， 表示“无害 10.basic [此处修饰words and phrases， 应用形容词 的”应用harmless。故填harmless。 basic(基本的) 18.costly [考查形容词。句意：春秋时期， 出现了刀、 .阅读理解 铲、圆等形状的铜钱，但成本高，制作难度大。此处 A.[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了 位于系动词之后， 且与 hard是并列关系， 应用形容 天生残疾的男孩Ryder因等校车时饱受风雨之苦， 父亲 词。costly是以 -1y 结尾的形容词，意为“成本高的； 求助社区后，三名学生自发为他建造了一个宽敞的巴士 代价大的”。故填costly。] 亭，体现了社区的善意与团结。 19.priceless[考查形容词。句意：数字敦煌涉及使用 1.A [细节理解题。根据第二段中“In September， 现代技术，如 3D 扫描和虚拟现实 (VR)， ，来创建洞穴 Ryder's father， Tim， put up a patio(露台) umbrella 及其珍贵内容的数字复制品。本空用形容词 price- at the end of his driveway to provide some shelter. less“极珍贵的”， 作定语， 修饰名词 contents。故填 However， with the wind and rain here in New Eng- priceless。] land， it didn't he lp much and Ryder still got wet and 20.loosely [考查副词。句意：传统上，它们要么画在 cold.(今年9月， Ryder的父亲 Tim在自家车道的尽 棉花上，要么画在丝绸上，最常见的是松散编织的棉 头搭了一把露台伞， 为 Ryder提供了一些庇护。然 而，由于新英格兰这里的风和雨，这并没有多大帮助， 花。空处修饰动词 woven， 应用副词形式， 故填 Ryder仍然又湿又冷。) ”可知， Ryder上学路上受苦。] loosely。 2.B [推理判断题。根据第三段中“After knowing 21.typically [考查副词。句意：他们说， 龙通常被视为 混乱的象征，在西方神话和文学中被描述为敌人。 about Ryder's problem， three local students in Brad- ford， Rhode Island， decided to build a new bus h ut 本空用副词typically“通常”， 修饰动词 seen， ，作状语。 for Ryder during their construction lessons， worrying 故填typically。] that snow would be falling soon and Ryder would 22.shorter [考查形容词的比较级。句意：这句话与中 have a rough time. (得知Ryder的问题后， 罗德岛布 国南方游客到北方旅游时典型的浅色外套和可爱的 拉德福德的三名当地学生决定在他们的建筑课上为 帽子，以及与当地人相比他们相对较矮的身材有关。 Ryder建造一个新的公共汽车小屋， 他们担心很快就 根据空后的“compared with local's(与当地人相比) ” 会下雪， Ryder会过得很艰难。) ”可知， 三名学生因担 可知， 设空处应用比较级的形式。故填shorter。 心下雪会让Ryder受苦而打算为他建造巴士亭， 因此 23.interested [考查形容词。句意：他聚集了对武术和 他们出于帮助Ryder的意愿而行动。 养生感兴趣的年轻人，在公园里找了一个令人愉快 3.B [词句猜测题。根据划线词的上文“About $300 的地方放松身体。修饰名词 youngsters， 指人， 应用 worth of wood was donated and the rest of the materi- 形容词interested作后置定语。故填interested。] als were purchased by Tim for $600. The hut was so 24.historical/historic [考查形容词。句意：除了学习 huge(大约价值300美元的木材被捐赠， 其余的材料 我所选择的领域，我有机会沉浸在中国的传统中，品 由蒂姆以600美元的价格购买。小屋太大了)”和下 尝这个国家的美味佳肴，探索这个国家的许多历史 文“both Ryder and one of his parents or a nurse com- 地标和景点。此处修饰名词landmarks and attrac fort ably(Ryder和他的父母或一个护士都很舒服) ” tions， 应用形容词historical/historic“历史的”， 作定 可知，此处描述建造起来的小屋的空间大小情况，指 语。故填historical或historic。] 能为多人提供足够的空间，划线词指“提供空间”。] .语法填空 4.C [推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中 [语篇解读]作者计划明年去中国，玛丽过去在中国生 “This project brought his community together， show- 活了近20年，因此作者向她询问了一些情况。 ing that there is kindness in this world.(该项目使他 1.nearly [句意：玛丽在来这里之前在中国住了近20 的社区有了凝聚力，展现了世间的善意。)”可知，文章 年。nearly“几乎； 将近； 差不多”。] 主要讲述了天生残疾的男孩Ryder因等校车时饱受 2.best [根据下文中的The most comfortable time及 风雨之苦，父亲求助社区后，三名学生自发为他建造 该空前的定冠词可知，该空应该用形容词的最高级形 了一个宽敞的巴士亭，体现了社区的善意与团结。因 式，故答案为 $$b e s t _ { 0 } \right]$$ 此，文章传达的信息是“善意能改变现状”。] 3.particularly [句意：在这些月份， 整个国家的天气都 B.[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。主要讲的是摩天 特别宜人， 既不是太热也不是太冷。particularly“尤 大楼越来越多的原因。 其，特别”。] 5.C [细节理解题。根据第一段的“Like all major 4.interested [be interested in“对……感兴趣”。] shifts in architecture， the trend was supported by en- 5.Chinese [由下文中的Chinese food可知答案。] gineering.(与建筑领域的所有重大转变一样， 这一趋 6.reasonably [过去分词前需用副词作状语， 故答案为 势也得到了工程学的支持。)”可知，19世纪后期，工程 reasonably。] 技术的发展使美国的盖高楼竞赛空前激烈。 答案-5 英语 6.C [推理判断题。根据第二段的“As well as allowing 4.B [根据前文“We are replaying the stories from for greater floor space and more natural light， glass childhood and need to rewrite the script(剧本) .(我们 surfaces help buildings bear greater wind loads.(除了 正在重播童年的故事，需要重写剧本。)”及下文 允许更大的地板空间和更多的自然光，玻璃表面还帮 “When are you assuming that you'll be on your own? 助建筑承受更大的风荷载。)”可知，幕墙的作用是使 What fears are you projecting on to yourself?(你什么 摩天大楼更加安全。] 时候假设你会独自一人?你把什么恐惧投射到自己 7.D [词句猜测题。根据第三段的“While each add i 身上?)”可知，人们需要关注自己的心态，与B项 tional story adds sellable floor space， construction “Start noticing your patterns of mentality.(开始注意 costs also rise. All buildings reach a point where 你的心态模式。)”上下文一致，符合文意。] adding an extra floor will cost more money than it 5.F [根据下文“Sometimes， interactions with random generates.(虽然每增加一层楼就会增加可销售的楼 strangers can help us feel more confident in all our re 面面积，但建筑成本也会上升。所有的建筑都会达到 lationships. For example， volunteering can make us 一个临界点，即增加一个额外的楼层花费的钱将超过 feel connected and give us a sense of belonging. (有 它产生的钱。)”可知，这就是一个事实，因此划线词 时，与随机的陌生人的互动可以帮助我们对所有关系 This reality是建筑物达到一定高度， 利润就会减少这 更有信心。例如，志愿服务可以让我们感到相互联系 一事实。] 并给我们一种归属感。)”可知，需要做一些事情来找 8.B [推理判断题。根据最后一段的“The next big 到归属感改变现状， 与F项“Try doing something to challenge facing architects goes beyond height： At a take yourself out of your comfort zone. (尝试做一些 time when buildings and their construction account for 事情让自己走出舒适区。)”上下文一致，符合文意。] more than a third of the world's energy consumption 专题三介词+介词短语 and contribute about 40% of greenhouse gas emission I. 单句语法填空 (排放) ， there are new environment-friendly costs to 1.in [考查介词。句意：当他们后来在美国寻找机会 consider.(建筑师面临的下一个重大挑战超越了高 时，他们把湘菜和川菜带到了纽约，并对这两种烹饪 度：当建筑及其施工占世界能源消耗的三分之一以 风格进行了调整， 以适应当地的口味。in the United 上、温室气体排放的40 %左右的时候，需要考虑新的 States意为“在美国”， 故填in。 环保成本。)”可知，根据最后一段，许多摩天大楼的建 2.with [考查介词。句意：她还希望新疆数千年的音 筑师将不得不减少碳排放。] 乐能够与时俱进。根据句意可知，此处表示“与…… Ⅳ.阅读七选五 一起， 随着”， 应用介词 with， 构成固定短语 develop [语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人 with the times， 表示“与时俱进”。故填with。] 们常常觉得自己是局外人这一现象，并给出了一些应对 3.on/upon [考查介词。句意：作为一名荷兰陶艺家， 这种感受的方法和建议。 在中国的旅行对我的巨大影响是不可否认的。本句 1.C [根据上文“I worried that I was n't good enough or 中含有 have... influence on/upon 结构， 其中 influ- smart enough.(我担心自己不够好或不够聪明。) ”以 ence作为先行词提前了。故填on/upon。] 及下文“I'd struggle for words while trying to look 4.in [考查介词。句意：对我来说，忽视需要帮助的人 cool.(我会努力用语言来形容， 同时试图看起来很 是很难的，尤其是当我有能力帮助他们的时候。表示 酷。)”可知，“我”在这种情况下会非常紧张，和人交流 “需要”用介词短语in need， 作后置定语。故填in。 时， 就会很恐慌， 与C项“If I was asked a question， panic would set in. (如果有人问我一个问题， 我就会 5.On [考查介词。句意：周五晚上，照片和视频显示， 两座城市之间的一条多车道公路上挤满了自行车，汽 感到恐慌。)”上下文一致，符合文意。] 车被挤到路边，人群绵延数英里。在具体某一天的晚 2.D [根据上文“As in so many areas of life， the only thing you can control is your response. I remind my 上，需用介词on，句首单词首字母需大写。故填 $$\left. { O n _ { 0 } } \right]$$ self of what Eleanor Roosevelt said：(就像在生活的 6.as [考查介词。句意：虽然他的作品受到了一些赞 许多领域一样，你唯一能控制的就是你的反应。我提 扬，但相对来说，它仍然没有引起人们的注意，主要是 醒自己埃莉诺·罗斯福说过的话：)”可知，自己的情 作为一种自我娱乐的形式。短语serve as表示“作 绪是由自己控制的，别人是无法让自己感到低落的， 为”。故填a $$a s _ { 0 }$$ - 与D项“No one can make you feel lower without your 7.at [考查介词。句意：周五在英国巴斯举行的“和谐 agreement.(没有你的同意， 没有人能让你感觉低 茶”文化沙龙旨在庆祝5月21日的国际茶日，并向参 落。)”上下文一致，符合文意。] 与者承诺有机会体验中国中部湖北省的茶和文化。 3.A [根据下文“It'sOK to take your time and figure 分析可知， 此处表示“旨在”， 应用动词短语aim at， 故 out if you're the right fit for each other. Have faith 填at $$l _ { 0 }$$ that you will find the right people for you.(花点时间 8.in [考查介词。句意：答案在于一种独特的领导力、 弄清楚你们是否适合彼此是可以的。相信你会找到 经济增长以及自律和毅力文化的结合。本空应填介 适合你的人。)”可知，此处与建立友谊有关，要花点时 词in， lie in“在于”为固定短语。故填 间了解对方，不能急于建立友谊，与A 项“ 9.with/at [考查介词。句意：哲人曾说：“千里之行，始 charge into friendships， though. (不过， 不要急于建 于足下。”begin with/at...表示“以……开始”， 是固 立友谊。)”上下文一致，符合文意。] 定短语。故填with/at。 答案-6[第一部分]》语法专项卷 专题二形容词+ 副词 I. .单句语法填空 1.With (limit) farmland， innovation is vital to ensure s table grain production. 2.Generally speaking， plants that have grown to 5 years old are the most (desire) . 3.Recently， Chinese authorities have (steady) promoted the development of new-quali ty productive forces in agriculture， targeting smart agriculture as a technological breakthrough to enhance efficiency in farming. 4.At every meet before the competition begins， orienteers will give instructions and some (help) tips on getting started. 5.From the night markets filled with local delicacies to the ancient city walls， there'sa depth of experience that can only be (true) appreciated through such an intimate mode of travel because they are immersing themselves in the local culture and creating memories that go beyond the typical tourist experience. 6.By presenting the fine ancient architectural artworks in an approachable manner， Q in ensures that his work will get popular with a (broad) audience than before. 7.Beijing Central Axis is (true) a remarkable sight showcasing the wisdom and crea- tivity of ancient Chinese urban planners. 8.The (represent) group from the Hubei Tea Association brought three types of tea to be enjoyed at the salon：Enshi Yulu， Yi hong Black Tea， and Qing zhuan Tea. 9.The game's premium production and authentic English subtitles help accurately convey the emotions of the (origin) novel. 10.I came to understand that the pavilions(凉亭) and towers of J inc i Temple in Shanxi are (true) unique in the history of Chinese architecture. 11.This style calls for practitioners to stay (relax) while fighting， allowing them to achieve a kind of softness or flexibility. 12.As (nature) architects， the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly how thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days. 13.I t asks localities and relevant departments to actively and (public) explore in nov tive transformation and put new vitality into historical and cultural heritage. 14.Face bok then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send (target) messages. 15.She taught Yim an improved version of Shaolin Kung Fu， (ultimate) known a s Wing Chun now. 16.According to Facebook's vice president Elliot Schrage， the company is simply making chan ges to improve its service， and if people don't share information， they have a“(sat is- fying) experience”. 17.While the cards might seem like a (harm) pastime， they expose children to tobacco brands and smoking behavior at a vulnerable age， potentially leading to lifelong conse quences. 18.During the Spring and Autumn Period， there appeared copper coins in the shape of a knife， spade and circle but they were ths (cost) and hard to produce. 19.Digital Dunhuang involves the use of modern technology such as 3D scanning and virtual real- ity(VR) to create digital copies of the caves and their (price) contents. 20.They are traditionally painted on either cotton or silk， with (loose) woven c tt on being the most common. 21.Dragons， they say， are (typical) seen as symbols of chaos， described as enemies in Western mythology and literature. 22.The phrase is associated with the remarkably distinctive light-colored jackets and lovely hats that tourists from southern China typically wear when traveling to the north， as well as their relatively (short) figure compared with local's. 23.He gathers youngsters (interest) in martial arts and health maintenance， and finds a delightful place in the park to relax their bodies. 24.In addition to learning about my chosen field， I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Chinese traditions， sample the country's delicious cuisines and explore the country's many (history) landmarks and attractions. .语法填空 Mary had lived in China for 1.(near) twenty years before she came here. I've planned to visit China next year. So I requested her to tell me the 2.(good) time to go there.Mary said to me， “The most comfortable time to visit China is either between March and Mayor between September and early November.During these months， the weather is 3. (particular) pleasant throughout the country， neither too hot nor too cold.” Im 4.(interest) in tasting all kinds of food all over the world.I asked her to say something about the 5.(China) food.“Well， Chinese food is delicious and 6. (reasonable) priced.What is even 7.(good) is that restaurants do not ask for or accept tips， ”she said 8.(patient) .“Language can be a problem in China， 9.(especial) for first time visitors， ” said Mary. She advised me to learn some 10.(base) words and phrases.Moreover， she reminded me to carry an English-Chinese pocket dictionary. Ⅲ.阅读理解 A Ryder was born with a physical disability and has never be en able to walk. He started using a wheelchair when he was two years old. When he turned five， he started attending elementary school in June 2019， and every day had to be pushed to the end of the road to wait for his school bus by his parents， Tim and Nike a. If he was running late for the bus， he had to wait for up to 15 minutes out whatever the weather was. In September， Ryder's father， Tim， put up a patio(露台) umbrella at the end of his drive way to provide some shelter. However， with the wind and rain here in New England， it didn't help much and Ryder still got wet and cold. Desperately， Tim who runs an electronics company， placed a post on Facebook， turning to his community to see if anyone could have an old bus h ut (棚) which helps to protect Ryder from the bad weather. After knowing about Ryder's problem， three local students in Bradford， Rhode Island， de- cided to build a new bus h ut for Ryder during their construction lessons， worrying that snow would be falling soon and Ryder would have a rough time. They worked hard on the project for several weeks， learning new skills through YouTube to create the structure . About $ 300 worth of wood was donated and the rest of the materials were purchased by Tim for $600. The hut was so huge that it could accommodate both Ryder and one of his parents or a nurse comfort a bly， and was finally delivered to their home six weeks later on November 2. "We were shocked.It was much bigger than we expected.Ryder loved it.He did like to go out in it every day before school,Tim said.The family sent a photo of Ryder in the bus shelter and thanked the teens for their hard work.This project brought his community together,show- ing that there is kindness in this world. 1.What do we know about Ryder? A.He suffered a lot on his way to school. B.He was born in 2013 with a physical disability. C.He longed for a new umbrella to get some shelter. D.He was driven to school by his parents Tim and Nikea 2.What can be inferred about the three students who built the bus hut for Ryder? A.They were hired by Tim to complete the project. B.They were motivated by a desire to help him out. C.They built the hut as part of a school competition. D.They intended to put their previous skills into practice. 3.What does the underlined word "accommodate"in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Be tolerant to. B.Provide space for. C.Provide home for. D.Be accustomed to. 4.What message does this passage convey? A.Hard work pays off. B.It is never too old to learn. C.Kindness makes a difference. D.A friend in need is a friend indeed. 公 The race skywards began in America.In the late 1800s,industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up,making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective.Like all major shifts in architecture,the trend was supported by engineering.The development of steel frames made it easier to build tall.The invention of the lift,meanwhile,made living in higher floors far more convenient, Though similar in shape,today's skyscrapers look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century.This is mostly thanks to the curtain wall.Postwar developments in manufac- turing()meant that huge sheets of glass could be produced quickly and uniformly,and the curtain wall soon became the front of high-rises.As well as allowing for greater floor space and more natural light,glass surfaces help buildings bear greater wind loads. There are now 191 completed skyscrapers that are at least 300 meters tall.But that doesn't mean our cities will grow taller indefinitely.While each additional story adds sellable floor space,construction costs also rise.All buildings reach a point where adding an extra floor will cost more money than it generates. This reality can certainly be felt in America.Though skyscrapers began as a US phenome- non and continued increasing there in the 1960s and 1970s,the Middle East and Asia now domi- nate high-rise construction.This is partly due to the lower construction costs in Asian and other non-Western countries.However,it may also demonstrate that skyscrapers are about more than the return on investment-they are a matter of branding.And in some cities,building tall can be a necessity. The next big challenge facing architects goes beyond height:At a time when buildings and their construction account for more than a third of the world's energy consumption and contrib- ute about 40%of greenhouse gas emission(),there are new environment-friendly costs to consider. 5.What caused the race skywards in America in the late 1800s? A.The expansion of the city land. B.The preference for higher floors. C.The development of engineering. D.The decreased price of steel frames. 6.What's the function of the curtain wall? A.To beautify the skyscrapers. B.To reflect more natural light. C.To make skyscrapers more secure. D.To promote manufacturing industry. 7."This reality"in Paragraph 4 probably refers to the fact that A.191 skyscrapers have been completed B.cities limit the height of tall buildings C.cities are desperate to create a brand of skyscrapers D.profits decrease with buildings reaching certain heights 8.According to the last paragraph,many skyscraper architects will have to A.lower construction costs B.reduce carbon emission C.define energy consumption D.research greenhouse effects W.阅读七选五 Always the outsider? One of the things I used to fear was being the new girl in the office-in the kitchen making coffee while the in-crowd chatted about the weekend.I worried that I wasn't good enough or smart enough.1 I'd struggle for words while trying to look cool.Back at school,I was best friends with Kate and Cathy until we had to walk across the road in twos,and guess who was left out?I've always been the outsider from school days to office life.Or is that the story I have told myself? As in so many areas of life,the only thing you can control is your response.I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said:2 The only person making me feel like an outsider is me. These are the lessons I have learned along the way: OStarting anywhere new,you just have to find your people,the ones that get you.3 It's OK to take your time and figure out if you're the right fit for each other.Have faith that you will find the right people for you. OVery often it's our belief systems that tell us we don't fit in.We are replaying the stories 烯 from childhood and need to rewrite the script().4 When are you assuming that you'll be on your own?What fears are you projecting onto yourself? OPractice self-acceptance.Remind yourself that it's OK to have a different way of operat- ing in the world. O 5 Sometimes,interactions with random strangers can help us feel more confident in all our relationships.For example,volunteering can make us feel connected and give us a sense of belonging. A.Don't charge into friendships,though. B.Start noticing your patterns of mentality. C.If I was asked a question,panic would set in. D.No one can make you feel lower without your agreement. E.The feeling of being an outsider would force me to shut up. F.Try doing something to take yourself out of your comfort zone. G.We all feel a little lost and awkward sometimes-you're not the only one. —8