高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册-单元话题短文-语法填空五篇（含答案）

选择性必修四各单元话题短文语法填空精练五篇 Unit 1: Science Fiction Science fiction 1 (develop) from specialized literature into a major cultural force shaping how we imagine the future. 2 (emerge) in the 19th century with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the genre gained tremendous momentum through visionaries like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, 3 speculative tales anticipated submarines, space travel, and atomic power. What distinguishes science fiction 4 fantasy is its foundation in scientific principles. While dragons and magic go against 5 (nature) laws, warp drives and artificial intelligence extend existing knowledge into plausible possibilities. This characteristic makes the genre 6 (unique) valuable for exploring societal implications of technological advancement. Classics like Orwell’s 1984 warn against surveillance states, while Asimov’s robot stories examine ethical dimensions of automation. Contemporary science fiction 7 (continue) this tradition through diverse media. Films such as The Matrix question the nature of reality, and television series like Black Mirror dissect our relationship with digital devices. The genre’s 8 (popular) reflects collective anxiety and hope about humanity’s trajectory. By presenting alternative futures, science fiction encourages readers 9 (consider) which path we should pursue. It reminds 10 that tomorrow remains unwritten, and our choices today determine what kind of world emerges. 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ Unit 2: Iconic Attractions Located dramatically on a mountain ridge 2,430 meters above sea level, Machu Picchu represents one of humanity’s 1 (remarkable) architectural achievements. This 15th-century Incan citadel remained 2 (hide) from the outside world until American historian Hiram Bingham brought 3 to international attention in 1911. The site’s construction defies comprehension. Ancient engineers transported 4 (mass) stone blocks up steep slopes without wheels, draft animals, or iron tools. They fitted these stones together with such accuracy 5 a knife blade cannot go into the joints. The complex includes agricultural terraces, temples, astronomical observatories, and sophisticated water management systems 6 (show) advanced engineering knowledge. Machu Picchu’s purpose remains partially mysterious. Some scholars believe it served as a royal estate for Emperor Pachacuti, 7 others suggest religious or astronomical functions. Its abandonment in the 16th century, 8 (possible) during the Spanish conquest, adds to its mystique. Today, UNESCO recognizes it as a World Heritage Site, though tourism 9 (pose) significant preservation challenges. Visitor numbers are strictly limited 10 (protect) the fragile structures. Standing among these ancient walls as mist drifts through the surrounding peaks, one cannot help feeling profound connection to the ingenious civilization that created this masterpiece. 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. __ ... ...