练案13 必修第三册 Unit 1 Knowing me,knowing you-【衡中学案】2027年高考英语一轮总复习练案（外研版）

cycling's what you love,I'll drive you to every practice, Eddy got off his bike,his legs shaky and his body whatever it takes."But Eddy was determined to keep exhausted,yet filled with incredible happiness. racing-he felt a talent for it,and he wanted to be the fastest.So he signed up for another one:an 8-lap course through town and fields. Dad drove him to the starting point of the race.The other riders were all older and taller."Who's that skinny boy?He'll never finish!"some of the other riders laughed.Eyes fixed on the road ahead,Eddy bit his lip, hands tightening around the handlebars. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按以下格式作答。 When the starting gun went off,the other riders rushed forward in a group. 练案[13] 必修第三册 Unit 1 Knowing me,knowing you I.阅读理解 each tourist accessible safety training and will make sure your equipment works well underwater. (2026·江西多校联考)Day3 Guraidhoo Maldives Cultural Exploration After a Guraidhoo-style breakfast,we will take a Day 1 Guraidhoo speedboat to two most attractive coral reefs in Maldives. Our guide will meet you at Velana International Put on your diving equipment and we will continue to Airport and then show you around the city.As a seaside!explore the mysterious sea world.The whole afternoon is city,Male is rich in fish resources by which many people for you to explore Guraidhoo as you like.You could take make a living.Accordingly,our first stops are the fish a walk along the coastline,enjoy sun bathing,or take market and nearby markets to know locals'lifestyle.After some memorial photos against the stunning sea view. lunch,we will set out for Guraidhoo.It will take us about Also,you can make use of the free time to buy some 40 minutes to get there by speedboat,and you mayseesouvenrs for your friends or families. dolphins on the way. Day 4 Departure from Male Day 2 Guraidhoo Time to say goodbye to our 4-day Maldives tour After breakfast,it is time to go diving to discover After having breakfast at the hotel,you will be transferred betif hoeeat Curaihoo.Don'tbe ut Velaa temational Airpor byedatod 10:00 a.m.for your departure flight.We wish you a safe you are inexperienced because our tour guide will give journey back home. —497— 1.What should tourists do before diving? then it is the least original "Civilization"in history.It is A.Buy various equipment. pretty widely acknowledged that virtually no basic B.Discover beautiful house reefs. technologies were,strictly speaking,invented in Europe C.Practice staying underwater. or the United States.Metalwork,the plow,hydrocarbon D.Receive necessary training. fuels,higher mathematics,paper,wind-powered sea 2.On which day can visitors buy gifts for their friends? navigation,the compass,powder,and steam engines all A.Day 1. B.Day 2. came from elsewhere.In terms of the crucial agricultural C.Day 3. D.Day 4. products that feed everyone in the modern world,too, 3.How may tourists get to each destination? none originated in Europe. A.On foot. B.By water. Some people think of Western culture and values as C.By bus. D.By train. being characterized by democracy,liberalism, B enlightenment,scientific progress and individualism. (2025·湖北智学联盟联考)They see it as a birthright to be passed on from generation The history of the West is not what you learned in to generation through the ages.However,culture and school. values are options to be made actively,not "tracks laid The idea of civilization is relatively recent.The word down by a Western destiny".Rather than being irritating was first used only in the mid-18th century and did not and inward-looking,most societies have proved receptive take hold of Western imaginations until the late 19th to ideas,fashions and technologies from their neighbors. century.In that imperialist age,historians found that4.What can we learn about "Western Civilization"? Greek and Roman civilization made nice building blocks A.It dates back to the 19th century. that could be stacked into a grand-looking construct, B.Most people are taught to believe in it. which they labeled“Western”Or“European” C.It refers to most desirable "classical"virtues. civilization.To this they attributed（归因)many D.It took root in the classical era of Greece and Rome. inherited "classical"virtues:vigor,rationality,justice,5.What is the author's attitude to the originality of democracy and courage to experiment and explore.Other “Western Civilization”? civilizations,by contrast,were regarded as inferior. A.Negative. B.Favorable. Odds are strong that you first became aware of the C.Doubtful D.Unclear. term "Western Civilization"through an introductory 6.According to the last paragraph,what contributes to survey course in college or AP history in high school. Western culture and values? And you've lived your life since then believing that "the A.Cultural influences West"boasts "a common origin resulting in a shared B.Social progress. history,a shared heritage,and a shared identity" C.Positive choices. grounded in the classical era of Greece and Rome. D.Generational inheritance. Scholars almost always refer to "the West"when 7.Which of the following is a suitable title? they make major statements about the future of the globe. A.What Is“Western Civilization'”? Well,the fact is that there is no such thing as the West. B.From“West”to“Western Civilization'”. One might protest:“the West'”is“a Civilization”！ C.“Western Civilization”,Superior Civilization！ If "the West"can even be called a Civilization, D.There Is No Such Thing as "Western Civilization". -498 Ⅱ.七选五 (2026·浙江省名校协作体联考) Speak Your Creativity with a Nap Many famous creative thinkers like Thomas Edison and Salvador Dali were known to take regular daytime naps. Recent scientific studies suggest this wasn't just coincidence-there appears to be a real connection between brief naps and enhanced creativity.Researchers have discovered that a specific sleep stage called non-rapid-eye-movement (the NI state),which occurs just as we begin to fall asleep,may be particularly important for generating innovative ideas. A study conducted at the Paris Brain Institute provides strong evidence for this connection.1 After a 20-minute rest period where some participants napped,those who reached the NI sleep state were nearly three times more likely to solve challenging math problems compared to those who stayed awake. 2 The famous chemist August Kekule reportedly discovered the ring structure of benzene (after visualizing a snake biting its own tail during this half-awake state.Similarly,many artists and inventors throughout history have credited their nap-time visions with breakthrough ideas. Scientists call this process"targeted dream incubation().3 When people focus on a specific problem as they begin to nap,their brains continue working on it during this special sleep stage,often making unexpected connections that lead to creative solutions. You can try this creative napping technique yourself:Before napping,take a few moments to write down an issue or creative challenge facing you.4 Then,when the timer goes off,stand up,grab the note and pen,and write down whatever jumps into your mind. 5 Just like any skill,learning to harness the creative power of naps takes practice.Researchers suggest trying this method several times before expecting significant results. A.Set an alarm for 15-20 minutes to avoid sleeping too deeply. B.Some people believe longer naps are always more beneficial. C.The brain remains partially active during this early sleep phase. D.Regular practice can improve your ability to generate creative solutions. E.Participants were given difficult math problems they couldn't initially solve. F.Historical records show many scientific discoveries came from such moments. G.It involves consciously thinking about a certain challenge before you fall asleep. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. Ⅲ.语法填空 (2025·河南名校高三质检) Located in Shiyan,central China's Hubei Province,the Wudang Mountains are known for both their large ancient temples among the beautiful hills 1.Wudang martial()arts. This place often appears in various martial arts novels and films.Some scenes in the movie The Karate Kid, 2. (star)Chinese action star Jackie Chan,were shot at famous places among the mountains such as the Golden Hall and Nanyan Palace. In December 1992,3. _ancient building complex at Wudang was listed 4.a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the religious 5.(significant)and architectural achievements of the buildings within the complex "The ancient building complex in Wudang represents the 6. high)standards of Chinese art and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years,"the UNESCO website says. As the birthplace of Wudang martial arts,the Wudang Mountains have become a popular site for Wudang martial artists,7.(especial)Tai Chi practitioners from China and abroad. -499- As early as 2007,along with the Great Wall,the Wudang Mountains 8.(include)in the top 10 most popular scenic spots in China that Europeans want to visit. In recent years,exchanges between Wudang and overseas countries 9. (be)on the rise,paving the way for Wudang martial arts 10. （go)abroad. Ⅳ.应用文写作 (2026·浙江1月卷) 假如你是李华，你发现校图书馆的藏书存在被勾 画涂改的现象。请你向校园电台投稿，内容包括： 1.具体陈述现象； 2.呼吁爱护书籍。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置 作答。 Treasure Our Library Books: A Shared Responsibility ------------------------ 练案[14] 必修第三册 Unit 2 Making a difference I.阅读理解 profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman.The disaster ruined the woman's village,resulting in her (2026·宁德五校期中)losing everything,including her sewing machine,which Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic had been her primary means of earning a living.Moved activity.However,have you ever taken a moment to by this story,Margaret made the decision to gather used consider that for countless individuals worldwide,a sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka.After she sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool,announced her idea on a local news program,donations of instead frequently serving as their crucial source of sewing machines began pouring in from the community. income? The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet When Margaret Jankowski discovered this,she chose necessary need of many impoverished people around the to establish The Sewing Machine Project,an organization world.For them,sewing can be a tool for survival. dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and Whether in a factory or at home,a sewing machine can distributing them in remote areas such as Sri Lanka,be the door to brighter financial opportunities.A sewing Guatemala,Guam,and Kosovo.Additionally,the machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and identity.After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005,a New Orleans. community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka,Margaret was suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their -500“打趣地，嬉戏地”符合语境。wildly“失控地”；lifelessly“无生气 地”；coldly“冷漠地”。三者为负面表述，不符合语境。故选D。 2.A根据下文的“casting the line,feeling for a3,and reeling (卷/绕钓线)in the catch”可知，本句描述钓鱼的一系列动作， 即“抛线、感知鱼儿上钩与收线”，这些都是钓鱼的基本技能。 basics(复数形式)“基础，基本原则”；pattern“模式，方式”。故 选A。 3.C根据空前的“feeling for'”和第2题的解析可知，钓鱼要感知 鱼咬饵。touch“触摸”；tap“轻拍”；bite“咬饵，上钩”；drop“下 降，下跌”。故选C。 4.B根据下文的“rooted in the uncertainty of what lay ahead”可知， 由于不知道会发生什么，作者应该处于“焦虑”的情绪中。故 选B。 5.C根据下文的“like hours”可知，作者觉得钓鱼的时间过得很 慢，dag“进行得缓慢，拖沓”符合语境。slide“滑行，滑动”； disappear'“不见，消失”。故选C。 6.B根据上文的“feeling for a3”可知，本句描述抛竿之后等 待鱼儿咬饵的场景，所以应该是等待生命的迹象(sg)。故 选B。 7.C根据上文的“My father sensed..his wisdom”以及下文的 “value the peace around me'”可知，父亲看出了作者的沮丧，向作 者分享了他的智慧，这使作者豁然醒悟，开始珍惜周围的宁静。 hit home为固定搭配，意为“正中要害，说到点子上”。故选C 8.D根据下文的“to catch the light”和常识可知，此处是说鱼儿偶 尔跃出水面以捕捉阳光。emerge“出现，浮现，露出”，符合语境， swing'“挥，挥动”。故选D。 9.B根据下文的“trying to escape'”“I finally pulled it ashore"可知，鱼 儿上钩了；再结合常识可知此处是指作者突然感受到了鱼线的拉力 (pull)。故选B。 l0.A根据下文的“as I fought to reel it in”可知，作者奋力收线 心情应该是激动的，所以心脏应该急速跳动(raced)。recover “恢复健康，康复”；sink“下沉，沉没”：freeze“(因害怕等)停住 不动，惊呆”。故选A。 1l.A根据下文的“trying to escape with surprising quickness'”可 知，鱼儿试图以惊人的速度逃脱，所以鱼儿在奋力挣扎 (struggled)。oppose'“反对，阻碍”。故选A。 I2.B根据下文的“a great achievement to me''可知，握住这条钓到的 鱼对作者来说是纯粹的喜悦(joy)。sympathy“同情”；eagerness“渴 望”。故选B。 l3.D根据下文的“yet a great achievement to me”可知，此处应与 “great achievement”相反，表示这次的捕获物不起眼。humble'“不大 的，没有特别之处的”，符合语境。故选D。 l4.C根据上文的“Its shiny scales(鳞片)caught the sunlight”以及下 文的“my excitement'”可知，鱼儿闪亮的鳞片映着阳光，眼里似乎也 映射(mirror)着作者的激动。mirror在此处为动词，意为“反映，反 射”。pale“变苍白”。故选C。 l5.D根据上文的“Releasing it back into the lake”可知，钓到鱼后，作 者又将它放生了，这是对生命的尊重(respect)。故选D。 Ⅲ.【写作提示】 文本解读： 本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了4岁的E山y收到新自行车，在父 亲指导下学会骑行，并因观看比赛萌生职业梦想。16岁通过送牛奶 攒钱购买赛车，坚持训练但屡次比赛失利。参加8圈城镇田野赛，面 对嘲笑和强敌，展现惊人耐力与策略。从落后到反超，最终取得较好 的成绩，证明自己的天赋与决心 续写详解： 1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“当发令枪响起时，其他骑手成群冲向前 方。”并结合第二段首句内容可知，第一段可描写比赛初期E山y的劣 势与对手的轻视。Edd调整节奏、利用弯道超车的策略，通过父亲教 导的技巧实现逆转。 ②油第二段首句内容“E灿y下车时双腿发抖，身体疲惫，却充满 难以置信的喜悦。”可知，第二段可描写E山获得较好的成绩，证明了 自己的天赋和决心。 2.续写线索：落后—想起父亲的话—一调整—逆转一成 功—一感悟 参考范文： When the starting gun went off,the other riders rushed forward in a group.Eddy was immediately left behind,the older cyclists'mocking 6 words echoing in his mind.For a moment,panic gripped him.But then he remembered all those evenings of practice,his dad's unconditional support,and the dream that had kept him going.He settled into a steady pace,leaning low over the handlebars as he always did.Through the town and into the fields,he began to gain ground.On the final lap,seeing a gap open between the leading riders,he pushed with all his might to cross the finish line. Eddy got off his bike,his legs shaky and his body exhausted,yet filled with incredible happiness.Though he hadn't won,he'd finished a respectable third.An even greater reward came when the same riders who'd laughed at him now nodded in respect.His dad rushed over,eyes shining with pride."You showed them what you're made of,son!Mark was here-he saw your finish.In that moment,Eddy knew this was just the beginning.He hadn't just completed the race;he had proven that with enough determination,even the biggest dreams were within reach 练案[13] 语篇导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了为期四天的马尔代夫 文化之旅。 1.D细节理解题。根据第二段“Don't be nervous if you are inexperienced because our tour guide will give each tourist accessible safety training and will make sure your equipment works well underwater..(如果你没有经验，不要紧张，因为我们的导游会给每个 游客提供安全培训，并确保你的设备在水下工作良好。)”可知，游 客在潜水前要接受必要的安全培训。故选D。 2.C细节理解题。根据第三段“Also,you can make use of the free time to buy some souvenirs for your friends or families.(此外，你可以 利用空闲时间为你的朋友或家人买一些纪念品。)”可知，游客在第 三天可以为家人或朋友购买纪念品。故选C。 3.B推理判断题。根据第一段“It will take us about40 minutes to get there by speedboat,and you may see dolphins on the way..(乘坐快艇 大约需要40分钟，你可能会在途中看到海豚。)”：第三段“After a Guraidhoo-style breakfast,we will take a speedboat to two most attractive coral reefs in Maldives.(吃完古莱迪胡式早餐后，我们将乘 坐快艇前往马尔代夫最具吸引力的两个珊瑚礁。)”结合该旅行每 日的日程介绍可知，游客乘坐快艇到游玩的地，点，所以游客到达每 个目的地的方式是乘船。故选B。 语篇导读：本文是一篇议论文。作者用层层推进的演绎推理论证 了根本没有所谓的西方文明。 4.B细节理解题。根据第三段“Odds are strong that you first became aware of the term'Westem Civilization'through an introductory survey course in college or AP history in high school.And you've lived your life since then believing that 'the West'boasts 'a common origin resulting in a shared history,a shared heritage,and a shared identity grounded in the classical era of Greece and Rome.(很有可能你第 次接触到‘西方文明'这个术语是通过大学的人门概论课程或高中 的大学先修课程历史。从那以后，你一直生活在这样的观念中，即 ‘西方'拥有‘共同的起源，从而产生了共同的历史、共同的遗产和 共同的身份’，而这一切都扎根于希腊和罗马的古典时代。)”可知， 很多人在学校被教导并相信西方文明，故选B。 5.A推理判断题。根据第五段中“If‘the West'can even be called a Civilization,then it is the least original 'Civilization'in history. 果‘西方'甚至可以被称为一种文明，那么它是历史上最缺乏原创 性的‘文明'。)”可知，作者对西方文明的原创性持否定态度，故 选A。 6.C细节理解题。根据最后一段中“However,culture and values are options to be made actively,not 'tracks laid down by a Westem destiny'.Rather than being irritating and inward-looking,most societies have proved receptive to ideas,fashions and technologies from their neighbors..(然而，文化和价值观是需要积极做出的选择，而不是‘由 西方命运铺设的轨道'。事实证明，大多数社会并不是令人恼火和 内向的，而是乐于接受来自邻国的思想、时尚和技术。)”可知，是积 极的选择促成了西方文化和价值观，故选C。 7.D主旨大意题。根据第四段中“Well,the fact is that there is no such thing as the West..(嗯，事实是没有所渭的‘西方'。)”可知，主 要围绕西方文明是否存在展开讨论，D项“There is no such thing as Westem Civilization'.(没有‘西方文明'这样的东西。)”最能概括 全文，故选D。 Ⅱ.语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了小睡与创造力增强 之间存在联系，还介绍了相关研究过程和“目标性梦境孵化”过程，并 提供了一种创造性小睡的技巧。 L.E下文的“solve challenging math problems”提到了参与者解决具有 挑战性的数学问题的情况。E选项“参与者被给予了他们最初无法 解决的难解的数学问题。”与其呼应。故选E。 2.F下文讲到了著名化学家August Kekulé和历史上很多艺术家、发 明家的例子，说明了他们的创意与小睡之间的关联。故F项“历史 记录显示，许多科学发现都来自这样的时刻。”能概括下文，符合语 境。故选F。 3.G上文谈到目标性梦境孵化，G选项“它涉及在人睡前有意识地 思考某个特定的挑战。”承接上文，讲述目标性梦境孵化是什么事 物，符合语境。G项中的t指代上文提到的目标性梦境孵化。故 选G。 4.A上文谈到了建议在小睡之前做的事情。故A选项“设置15-20 分钟的闹钟，以避免睡得太深。”与上文衔接紧密，且与下文计时器 响了该怎么做逻辑连贯。故选A。 5.D )下文的“takes practice'”“trying this method several times'"强调了 练习的重要性，所以D项“定期练习可以提高你产生创造性解决方 案的能力。”与下文主题一致。故选D。 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。武当山位于中国中部湖北省 十堰市，以令人叹为观止的自然景观、大型古庙和武当武术而闻名。 如今武当武术走出了国门，吸引了很多外国人 1.nd考查连词。句意：武当山位于中国中部湖北省十堰市，以其美 丽群山中的大型古庙和武当武术而闻名。both..and..表示“两者 都…”。故填and 2.starring考查现在分词。句意：由中国动作明星成龙主演的电 影《功夫梦》中的一些场景是在山中的著名景点，如金殿和南燕 宫拍摄的。句子谓语动词是were shot,star在此用作非谓语动 词，意为“使.…主演”，和句子主语the movie The Karate Kid之 间是逻辑上的主谓关系，所以用现在分词。故填starring。 3.an考查冠词。句意：1992年12月，武当古建筑群因其宗教意 义和建筑成就被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录。 complex是单数名词，且第一次提及，而且ancient的读音以元音 音素开头，所以用不定冠词an表示泛指。故填an。 4.as考查介词。句意：同上。be listed as被列为…。故填as 5.significance考查名词。句意：同上。介词of后面应该用名词 作宾语，且religious是形容词，在句中的作用也是修饰名词，故 填significance。 6.highest考查形容词。句意：联合国教科文组织网站称：“武当古建 筑群代表了近千年来中国艺术和建筑的最高标准”。修饰名词 standards应该用形容词作定语，再根据空前的the和空后的“over a period of nearly1,OO0yeas”判断用形容词最高级形式。故填 highesto 7.especially考查副词。句意：作为武当武术的发源地，武当山已 经成为武当武术家，特别是来自中国和国外的太极拳练习者的 热门场所。副词especially表示“尤其”，在句中作状语。故填 especially 8.were included考查时态和语态。句意：早在2007年，武当山就 与长城一起被列入欧洲人最想去的中国十大景点。根据时间状 语As early as2007可以判断用一般过去。主语the Wudang Mountains与include之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。又因主 语是复数名词the Wudang Mountains,所以be动词用were。故填 were included 9.have been考查时态。句意：近年来，武当与海外国家的交流日 益频繁，为武当武术走出国门铺平了道路。根据时间状语n recent years判断该句子应该用现在完成时，主语是exchanges,助 动词用have。故填have been。 10.ogo考查动词不定式。句意：同上。根据结构判断此处应该用 不定式作定语，修饰名词wy。故填togo。 V.参考范文： Treasure Our Library Books: A Shared Responsibility Last week,while borrowing books and reading in the school library,I noticed an unpleasant phenomenon.Some books are badly marked with underlines,notes,and even drawings.What's worse. some pages are torn or folded,which seriously affects other students reading experience and shortens the life of these valuable books. Books are not only tools for learning but also symbols of knowledge and culture.These volumes belong to everyone,not to any single reader.Therefore,we should treat them with care and respect.I sincerely urge all students to stop scribbling on the pages and develop the habit of civilized reading.Let us work together to protect our shared resources and create a better learning environment for all. 练案[14] 语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了玛格丽特·扬科 夫斯基创立了一个公益组织，募集旧缝纫机并重新分配给有需要 的人们，帮他们维持生计，同时也使人们能够保留他们的文化认 同的故事 1.C推理判断题。根据第一段“Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity.However,have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide,a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool,instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income?(缝纫经常被 视为一种令人愉快的艺术活动。然而，你有没有想过，对于世 界上无数的人来说，缝纫机不仅仅是一种工具，而是他们重要 的收入来源？)”和第二段中“When Margaret Jankowski discovered this, she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project,an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas such as Sri Lanka,Guatemala, Guam,and Kosovo.Additionally,the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.(当玛格丽特·扬科夫 斯基发现这一点时，她决定建立‘缝纫机项目' 一个致力于收 集捐赠缝纫机并将其分发到斯里兰卡、危地马拉、关岛和科索 沃等偏远地区的组织。此外，该组织还寻求帮助底特律和新奥 尔良的社区。)”可知，设问是为了引出缝纫机项目的内容，解释 其重要性。故选C。 2.A 主旨大意题。根据第三段“After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka, Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman. The disaster ruined the woman's village,resulting in her losing everything,including her sewing machine,which had been her primary means of earning a living.Moved by this story,Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka.After she announced her idea on a local news program, donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community (海啸袭击斯里兰卡后，玛格丽特被一个女人的故事深深打动 这场灾难摧毁了这个女人的村庄，导致她失去了一切，包 括她的缝纫机，这是她主要的谋生手段。玛格丽特被这个故事 感动了，她决定收集二手缝纫机并把它们运到斯里兰卡。在她 在当地的一个新闻节目上宣布了她的想法后，社区开始大量捐 赠缝纫机。)”可知，本段主要讲述了Margaret成立The Sewing Machine Project的灵感。故选A。 3.B词句猜测题。根据第四段中“The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world.（缝纫机项目满足了世界各地许多 impoverished人的基本需求。)”和“For them,sewing can be a tool for survival.Whether in a factory or at home,a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities..（对他们来说，缝纫 是一种生存的工具。无论是在工厂还是在家里，一台缝纫机都 可以是通往更光明的财务机会的大门。)”可知，缝纫机是他们 的生存工具，是通往更光明的财务机会的大门，由此可知句中 的“them”是穷人，them指代impoverished people。因此 impoverished意为“贫困的”。A.uneducated没受过教育的； B.badly-off穷的，生活拮据的：C.exhausted精疲力尽的； D.pessimistic悲观的。故选B。 4.D推理判断题。根据最后一段的“A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity.After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005,a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines.Since then,the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes,helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income..(一台缝纫机也可以使许多人保持他们的文化身份 2005年卡特里娜飓风发生后，新奥尔良的一个社区在他们自己 的传统节日里穿着手工制作的西装，他们失去了许多缝纫机 从那时起，这家非营利组织向服装创作者分发了数百台机器 帮助他们保持传统和收入。)”可知，缝纫机也能让更多人保持 他们的文化。由此推知，最后一段提到新奥尔良是为了突出它 的让更多人保持他们的文化的功能，即展示缝纫机的另一个功 能。故选D。 3