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2019版高考英语一轮复习Unit11TheMedia单元检测B_阅读理解提速练北师大版必修42018060612

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Unit 11 单元检测B——阅读理解提速练Ⅰ.阅读理解AWhen I was in the fifth grade and Mr. Gardner asked a question, my hand would shoot up with great enthusiasm. After giving me a few chances, he would try to give other students a chance. My hand, though, would remain in the air, and after some time, I'd start waving it around. Then, there was the time when I entered drumming classes. But all we were allowed to do in the first class was practise one beat over and over again. I never went back.I would have done terribly in the Stanford Marshmallow (果浆软糖)Experiment. In this classic study, researchers gave children a choicebetween one marshmallow right away and two later. The results showedthat those who could wait 15 minutes ended up scoring 210 points higheron the SAT, an examination that American high school students take before they go to college.So clearly, delaying gratification or bearing up under pain has its benefits. It needs patience. Patience keeps us from being stuck to ideas formed previously, and helps us let go of our strong interest in outcomes. We come to accept that we don't always or immediately know what is best, and learn to recognize that our reality is in constant changes. Patience improves our understanding of deeper truths and helps us expand our views.The journey of patience is rooted in knowing that our present reality will finally give way to changes. But changes won't always happen when we think they should, and patience with ourselves comes from accepting that there are things we can control and things we can't. And though we must make great efforts to keep pushing the boundaries of our awareness and to improve our ability to rest comfortably in the present moment, how fast we develop isn't up to us.That same fifth grader who couldn't wait to speak out answers now sees the importance of meeting questions with a heart of patience.语篇解读：本文是夹叙夹议文。

作者结合自己的经历说明了耐心的重要性。

1．Why did the author wave his hand in class?A．To entertain himself.B．To show his impatience.C．To give other students a chance.D．To let others know he was clever.解析：选B细节理解题。

根据第一段可知，作者不停地挥舞手臂是因为举了一段时间手后，老师还不让他回答问题，他这样做是因为不耐烦了。

2．What's the purpose of the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment?A．To test children's concentration levels.B．To test how children like marshmallows.C．To test patience and its potential advantages.D．To test the bond between patience and desire.解析：选C推理判断题。

根据第二段中的“The results showed that those who could wait 15 minutes ended up scoring 210 points higher on the SAT, an examination that American high school students take before they go to college”可知，这个果浆软糖实验的目的是为了测试耐心在孩子们的后期智力发展中可能存在的优势。

3．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “gratification” in Paragraph 3?A．Progress.B．Patience.C．Judgement. D．Satisfaction.解析：选D词义猜测题。

根据该词前的delaying可知，该词的意思与第二段中的“In this classic study, researchers gave children a choice between one marshmallow right away and two later”有关，根据该句可知，延迟的是满足感，故gratification的意思与satisfaction相近。

4．What is the main reason for people to have patience according to the text?A．Present reality.B．Constant changes.C．A lack of self-control.D．A strong interest in outcomes.解析：选B细节理解题。

根据第三段中的“learn to recognize that our reality is in constant changes”和倒数第二段中的“The journey of patience is rooted in knowing that our present reality will finally give way to changes”可知，不断变化是我们需要有耐心的原因。

BIf your parents were to surprise you with a present on your birthday, which one would you prefer, a trip to the amusement park or a new pair of shoes?According to Science Daily, about one-third of the people are likely to prefer shoes to a fun trip. These people are called“materialists”，namely, those who value material goods more than experiences. But which of the two choices makes people happier?Back in 2009, Ryan Howell, a professor at San Francisco State University, found that in the long run, experiences make people happier than possessions. This is because the joy of receiving a new object fades over time as you get used to seeing it every day. Experiences, on the other hand, can continue to bring you joy in the future through happy memories.But materialists should at least be happy when they first buy something, shouldn't they?To figure it out, Howell did another study. He classified a group of adults according to their personality types, ranging from less materialistic to more materialistic. Each person was asked different questions to see how they felt about spending money on material goods versus spending money on experiences.As expected, the more materialistic participants got less happiness from purchases than theless materialistic, because such purchases didn't fit with their personalities and values. But to Howell's surprise, he found that materialists weren't any happier even if they spent money on material items.This is because materialists worry that others may criticize or look down on their choices. “There are certain value systems that are rejected by society，”said Howell. “When we find out someone is materialistic, we think less of them, and that drives their happiness down.”Another reason is that materialistic people always focus on what they don't have instead of what they have now. This makes them feel less satisfied and grateful.If you happen to be a materialistic person, there's something you can try. “If materialists make more accurate purchases, rather than trying to impress others, they will be happier，”Howell said.You should also remember what an ancient Greek philosopher once said, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”A．Material goods bring people less happiness than experiences.B．About one-third of the people prefer material goods to experiences.C．Materialists have more fun spending money on goods than on experiences.D．Receiving a new object brings lasting joy while the joy of an experience fades soon.解析：选A细节理解题。

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高考英语一轮复习必修4Unit11TheMedia学案北师大版(含答案)

高考英语一轮复习必修4Unit11TheMedia学案北师大版(含答案)

高考英语一轮复习学案：Unit 11 The MediaⅠ. 细品味经典文章(2019·全国卷Ⅲ阅读理解C) Before the 1830s, most newspapers were sold through annual subscriptions in America, usually $8 to $10 a year. Today $8 or $10 seems a small amount of money, but at that time these amounts were forbidding to most citizens. Accordingly, newspapers were read almost only by rich people in politics or the trades. In addition, most newspapers had little in them that would appeal to a mass audience. They were dull and visually forbidding. But the revolution that was taking place in the 1830s would change all that.The trend, then, was toward the “penny paper”—a term referring to papers made widely available to the public. It meant any inexpensive newspaper; perhaps more importantly it meant newspapers that could be bought in single copies on the street.This development did not take place overnight. It had been possible(but not easy)to buy single copies of newspapers before 1830, but this usually meant the reader had to go down to the pri nter’s office to purchase a copy. Street sales were almost unknown. However, within a few years, street sales of newspapers would be commonplace in eastern cities. At first the price of single copies was seldom a penny—usually two or three cents was charged—and some of the older well-known papers charged five or six cents. But the phrase “penny paper ” caught the public’s fancy, and soon there would be papers that did indeed sell for only a penny.This new trend of newspapers for “the man on the street” did not begin well. Some of the early ventures(企业)were immediate failures. Publishers already in business, people who were owners of successful papers, had little desire to change the tradition. It took a few youthful and daring businessmen to get the ball rolling.Ⅱ. 按要求完成任务1. 写出文章中与媒体有关的单词。

高考英语一轮复习单元达标能力测试(十一)Unit 11 The Media

高考英语一轮复习单元达标能力测试(十一)Unit 11 The Media

高考英语一轮复习单元达标能力测试(十一)Unit 11 The Media注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

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第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）(略)第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AEven if you don’t have to work，eat or sleep，you won’t be able to get through all information on blogs and social networks. The problem we face is that much of this information seems very interesting at first glance. Actually，much of the information is unimportant，disposable and it distracts(分心) us from more meaningful pursuits. Worse still，when we spend lots of time consuming information from our social media streams，we may find it hard to concentrate on what we’re doing and we have a tendency to forget what we have consumed anyway.A new study from Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology has found that too much social media exposure actually reduces your ability to process information and depletes your short-term working memory.Our working memory plays a critical role in our capacity to filter information and remember what is valuable but it is not a limitless resource. Erik Fransén，a professor in Computer Science at KTH and the leader of this new study on social media overload says this can explain why our capacity for processing information begins to fail when we attempt to stuff more information in the working memory.In fact，when you try to process the information like speech or video，you are going to need partly the same system of working memory，so you are reducing your own working memory capacity.Andwhen you try to store many things in your working memory，you get less good at processing information.It is the periods of downtime of your brain—preferably disconnected from the distractions of your computer or smartphone—that are needed for memory consolidation and transferring important information to your exposure to new information. Besides，you can empty your mind of thoughts quickly to relax completely，go for a short walk or spend a few minutes listening to music. This will help you improve your capacity to process information and increase your productivity.1．What can we learn about social media overload from Paragraph 1?A．It distracts our attention.B．It is beneficial to us.C．It brings us whatever we want.D．It keeps us informed of everything.2．Why does your capacity for processing information begin fall sometimes?A．Much of the information is unimportant.B．You don’t make the most of your brain.C．You’re less good at processing information.D．Your working memory is a limited resource.3．What does the underlined word “downtime” in the last paragraph probably mean?A．Support. B．Relaxation.C．Increase. D．Loss.【语篇解读】本文讲述了社交媒体会给我们提供很多的信息，但这些信息大部分无用且会分散我们的注意力。

2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练11含解析

2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练11含解析

2019年高考英语阅读理解一轮练（十一）李仕才AOPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAntlia PneumaticaIn a new play by Anne Washburn, directed by Ken Rus Schmoll, a group of estranged friends gather at a Texas farm house to bury one of their peers. (Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. 212-279-4200. In previews.)Bright StarSteve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and-Americana musical, in which a magazine editor meets a soldier returning from the Second World War. Walter Bobbie directs. (Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)The CrucibleIvo van Hove directs Arthur Miller’s classic drama about the Salem witch trials, starring Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw, Ciaran Hinds, and Sophie Okonedo. (Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In previews.)Dry PowderJohn Kra sinski, Claire Danes, and Hank Azaria star in Sarah Burgess’s play, in which an executive at a private-equity firm (私人股本公司) tries to rebound from a P.R. disaster. Thomas Kail directs. (Public, 425 LafayetteSt. 212-967-7555. In previews. Opens Oct. 28, 2017)The FatherFrank Langella stars in a play by the French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Doug Hughes for Manhattan Theatre Club, about an eighty-year-old man who is losing his grip on his own life story. (Samuel J. Friedman, 261 W. 47th St. 212-239-6200. Previews begin Oct. 28, 2017)1.If you’re interested in American music, where can you get entertained?A. Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St.B. Cort, 138 W. 48th St.C. Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St.D. Public, 425 Lafayette St.2.If you want to preview a play now, which of the following is not available?A. Bright StarB. The CrucibleC. Dry PowderD. The Father3.The author’s purpose of writing the passage is to ________ .A. informB. entertainC. persuadeD. describe【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，主要是向读者介绍四部影片。

2019高中英语 Unit 11 The Media单元综合检测 北师大版必修4

2019高中英语 Unit 11 The Media单元综合检测 北师大版必修4

Unit 11 The Media单元综合检测(时间：100分钟；满分：120分)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhen we decide to teach children at home by ourselves，we use every resource (资源) to aid us in filling our children's minds with valuable information.At times，television can even be not only a resource for us，but an important resource.The main focus (焦点) should not be whether kids，homeschooled or not，should watch TV.The real focus needs to be：What is the best choice for my child in this period of life and learning？For some people，this will mean replacing the entertainment center with exercise equipment；for others it will be to allow a few hours of carefully chosen programming each day or week.Television has some very valuable programming that can add richness to your daily homeschool lessons.My own children are learning about Native Americans at present and we found a program called Into the West.The program did a beautiful job presenting the Westward Movement from two different sides：the Native Americans and the White Settlers.My children were shocked by the contrast (对比) between the two，and for our family this program was a central part of this unit study.What works for my family may not work for yours.Quite honestly，that's OK because what works for your family may not work for mine.As parents，we need to be purposeful about our children's activities：including television.No one can tell you whether you should buy a big­screen TV or to throw away what you have.The goal is to decide which types of resources benefit your children's education，entertainment，and quality of life.No one can decide this for you.Once you make a decision，you will stop comparing your family with another homeschool family.【语篇解读】本文主要是针对那些决定在家教孩子的父母提出的一些看法。