1、2020屆高考英語必修一Unit 4直擊高考提分訓練 閱讀理解(2018東北三省四市模擬)On April 14th, 2010, my entire life changed in an instant. One moment I was joyfully riding through the sunshine. The next moment, metal, flesh and bones were spreading against the pavement in a thunderous crash. Another cyclist, biking carelessly, had cu

2、t me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.As if to symbolize the accident that had hit my life, another disaster also occurred on April 14th, 2010. It cost the airline industry $ 1.7 billion. Ten million travelers were stuck for days. Economics all over the world were disturbed. This

3、 was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, one of Icelands many volcanoes.However, volcanoes are not all bad. In fact, they are necessary. They are responsible for the birth of new earth, and for the creation of rich soil. This eruption gave off 0.15 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere da

4、ily. But cancelling 48% of the worlds flight travel saved about 2.8 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, temporarily decreasing our carbon footprint.Similarly, the accident had badly affected my emotion but it also allowed me to look more closely inside myself and discover things about

5、myself I would never have realized. I learned how not to judge myself for my new limitations.In 1973, another Icelandic volcano, Eldfell, broke out. Icelanders decided to bomb it with cold water until it froze and chose a different path. After their plan worked, they used the geothermal(地熱的) energy

6、for the next 15 years to heat their homes. A good example of life bringing lemons, and making lemonade! One must move on from misfortunes，focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.I ran from April 14th, 2010, to every kind of escape. Eventually I ended up in university for

7、 a newfound love in Earth sciences.【解題導語】作者把自己遭遇突發事件和火山爆發這種自然災害進行類比，說明遭遇到不幸也有好處，面對現實情況要樂觀積極。1What happened to the writer on April 14th, 2010?AHe was involved in a car crash.BHe was stuck in an Icelands airport.CHe witnessed a volcanic eruption.DHe was badly injured on a bike ride.D解析：細節理解題。根據文章第一段中的

8、“The next moment, metal. sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.”可知，一個馬虎的騎自行車的人撞到了作者，作者遭遇了事故，受傷嚴重，故D項正確。2Which was an effect of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull?AThe economy was cost globally by the eruption.BCarbon dioxide increased temporarily.CMost of the worlds planes were held up.DThe ear

9、th in Iceland was terribly polluted.A解析：細節理解題。根據文章第二段中的“Economics all over the world were disturbed.”可知，艾雅法拉火山爆發后，全世界的經濟都受到了干擾，即火山的爆發使全球經濟受損，故A項正確。3Why did the writer mention the Eldfell volcano?AIt broke out in Iceland on April 14th as well.BIt symbolized the accident that changed his life.CIt told

10、 us to make the best of a given situation.DIt encouraged him to know more about himself.C解析：推理判斷題。根據文章第五段中的“After their plan worked. their homes.”并結合“One must move on from misfortunes, focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.”可推知，我們應該充分利用特定的環境。4What is the best title for

11、 the passage?AEscape from VolcanoesBInspiration from DisastersCLove for Earth SciencesDAttitude Toward NatureB解析：標題歸納題。本文作者通過講述自己遭遇事故和火山爆發帶來的好處及壞處，告訴人們要積極應對現實情況，所以選B項。 七選五(2018云南高中畢業生復習統一檢測)Courage is a personality quality that everyone possesses, but it sometimes fades because of bad experiences or

12、 memories. 1. By identifying the source of any lack of courage and actively changing your behavior, you can build courage.Determine your specific fears. People are often reluctant to admit that they are afraid of something and this may be weakening their confidence and courage. In order to begin bui

13、lding courage, you need to determine your specific fears.2. . This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your courage.Recognize your courage. Just as its important to identify your fears, you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations. 3. . It can help

14、 you to figure out how to apply this quality to situations in your life that cause timidity(膽怯). It can also help you to develop your behavior and begin building courage in every aspect of your life.Develop a concrete plan to build your courage. Once youve identified your specific fears and recognized situations where you exhibit courage, write out your plan to build your courage and update it when necessary. 4. ， for it helps you stay on track if you have setbacks and see your progress over time.Avoid comparing yo