（江蘇版）2019屆高考英語(yǔ)一輪復(fù)習(xí) 第一部分 基礎(chǔ)考點(diǎn)聚焦 Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained知能演練輕松闖關(guān) 牛津譯林版必修2

Unit 1 Tales of the unexplainedA卷 單項(xiàng)填空1(2018·泰州中學(xué)學(xué)情診斷)Why do you choose to work in an international travel agency? Well, you know, English is my_So it is my best choice.AstrengthBtalentCability DskillA解析：句意：你為什么選擇去一家國(guó)際旅行社工作？ 你知道的， 英語(yǔ)是我的強(qiáng)項(xiàng)。因此， 這是我的最佳選擇。strength “優(yōu)勢(shì)， 強(qiáng)項(xiàng)”； talent “才能”； ability “能力”； skill “技能”。2(2018·揚(yáng)州中學(xué)質(zhì)檢)_that climate change poses a growing danger to our planet, all the nations have committed themselves to pursuing a clean energy economy.ABeing convincedBConvincingCHaving convincedDConvincedD解析：convince與all the nations為動(dòng)賓關(guān)系， 所以用convince的過(guò)去分詞形式， convinced that.引導(dǎo)狀語(yǔ)從句表原因， 故選D項(xiàng)。3Air quality in Beijing was rated as poor _ more than 5 million cars in the capital.Aexcept forBregardless ofCdue toDin spite ofC解析：考查介詞短語(yǔ)。句意：北京的空氣質(zhì)量之所以列入差的行列是因?yàn)槭锥加形灏俣嗳f(wàn)輛汽車(chē)。except for “除了”； regardless of “不管， 不顧”； due to “因?yàn)椋?由于”； in spite of “雖然， 盡管”。根據(jù)句意選C項(xiàng)。4The past ten years _ a boom in economy in my hometown, as a result of which people here are enjoying a far better life than before.Awas witnessingBwitnessedChas witnessedDis witnessingC解析：句意：過(guò)去的十年見(jiàn)證了我家鄉(xiāng)經(jīng)濟(jì)的繁榮， 所以這里的人們正享受著比以前更好的生活。The past ten years常用于現(xiàn)在完成時(shí)。5(2018·常熟高三調(diào)研)It_ me the other day that I might not have paused to think of life meaning for years.Aappealed toBreferred toCoccurred toDhappened toC解析：It occurred to sb.that.某人突然想起6You never know where happiness will _ next, so grasp every chance around you.Ashow offBturn downCturn upDcome inC解析：句意：你永遠(yuǎn)無(wú)法知道下一次幸福會(huì)在哪里出現(xiàn)， 所以要抓住你身邊的每一個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)。show off “炫耀”； turn down “調(diào)低； 拒絕”； turn up “調(diào)高； 偶然出現(xiàn)”； come in “進(jìn)來(lái)”。根據(jù)句意可知應(yīng)選C項(xiàng)。7(2018·泰州模擬)Johnson is said to be the first young teacher _ to professor in your university this year. Exactly._ of his own competence is an important factor in his success.Apromoted; ConvincingBto have been promoted; ConvincingCpromoted; ConvincedDto have been promoted; Being convincedD解析：第一空前的名詞teacher被the first修飾， 一般只能用不定式作定語(yǔ)， 排除A和C。第二空是動(dòng)名詞短語(yǔ)， be convinced of sth. “對(duì)有信心”。句意：約翰遜據(jù)說(shuō)是今年你們大學(xué)晉級(jí)教授的第一位年輕教師。的確是。 他對(duì)自己能力的自信是他成功的一個(gè)重要因素。所以選D。8The book tells stories of the earthquake through the eyes of those _ lives were affected.AwhoseBthatCwhoDwhichA解析：考查定語(yǔ)從句。其中those作先行詞，定語(yǔ)從句中缺少lives的定語(yǔ)，故用whose。9Mr.Smith is said _ a new computer programme three months ago, but I dont know when he will finish it.Ato designBhad beenCto be designingDto have been designingD解析：sth./sb. be said to do.“據(jù)說(shuō)”， 從句中的信息可知這個(gè)程序從三個(gè)月前就開(kāi)始了， 到現(xiàn)在還不清楚什么時(shí)候完成。 故選D。10From the _ expression on his face, I knew he didnt understand the question.ApuzzlingBpuzzleCpuzzledDconfusingC解析：puzzled expression “困惑的表情”。11After days of searching, our patience was eventually _ and we found the lost mountain climbers.ArewardedBawardedCrequiredDbalancedA解析：句意：經(jīng)過(guò)幾天的搜尋， 我們的耐心終于得到了回報(bào)， 我們找到了失蹤的登山者。be rewarded (with sth.)表示 “得到回報(bào)”， 符合句意。award “給予， 授予”； require “要求”； balance “(使)保持平衡”。12Is the task easy to finish?_. Ill just do my bit.AI think soBAnything butCNot a littleDCertainlyB解析： 這任務(wù)容易完成嗎？ 非常難。 我只能盡力而為。I think so意為“我這樣認(rèn)為”； Anything but為習(xí)語(yǔ)， 意為“根本不， 一點(diǎn)兒也不”； Not a little意為“非常， 十分”； Certainly 意為“當(dāng)然”。 從“Ill just do my bit.”可知， 此處應(yīng)表示“很難”， 因此用Anything but。13They are trying to _ the project to meet the deadline.Astep upBset upClook upDpick upA解析：句意：他們正在盡力加快進(jìn)程， 以趕上截止時(shí)間。step up “加快； 促進(jìn)”。set up “建立； 搭起”； look up “查詢(xún)； 抬頭看”； pick up “撿起； 接收”。根據(jù)句意， 答案為A 項(xiàng)。14When_for his views about his teaching job, Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.AaskingBaskedChaving askedDto be askedB解析：句意：當(dāng)被問(wèn)及對(duì)教學(xué)工作的看法時(shí)， 菲利普說(shuō)他發(fā)現(xiàn)教學(xué)非常有趣而且很值得做。主語(yǔ)Philip與ask之間為被動(dòng)關(guān)系， 所以用過(guò)去分詞。 When asked 相當(dāng)于狀語(yǔ)從句When Philip was asked。15Could I swim here? _Look at the sign NO SWIMMING.ANo, you couldnt BCertainly, you couldCSorry, please dont DOf course, you canC解析：根據(jù)“Look at the sign NO SWIMMING.”可知， 應(yīng)該是表示不能游泳， 故排除B、 D; A選項(xiàng)的回答不如C選項(xiàng)有禮貌。所以選C。 閱讀理解“Hungary？”I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.“I never mentioned wanting to go to Hungary.”And with that，my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year in Hungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream.When my high school offered an all­year program，I jumped at the opportunity.It would pay for almost everything and all I had to do was buy a plane ticket.I knew where I wanted to go：Spain，the country of dancers wearing flowing red dresses.So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a once­in­a­lifetime opportunity.Before I knew it，I was on the airplane，leaving for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport，Hungary.I had difficult times when I almost gave up.Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet.Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed both my peers and me.I had to give up eating carrots，my beautiful favorite，for Hungarians think carrots are rubbish in their country.The change in the landscape was amazing，looking nothing like skyscrapers，bullet trains，cars，and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to.Gradually，I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle，the warm­hearted people，and getting home at 2：30 pm.at the latest from school.And I was sad to leave on my very last day.Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing Ive ever experienced.From my little sisters，I learned how to embrace life to its fullest.From my brothers I learned that its OK for a boy to run around the house.From my host parents I learned to stay positive，to smile and that when you pick the right people and take their hands，suddenly，you become friends.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是一篇記敘文，講述作者作為一個(gè)交換生在國(guó)外學(xué)習(xí)的經(jīng)歷和感受。1How did Jonathan feel when he was told to go to Hungary?AExcited and satisfied.BConfused and shocked.CAmazed and embarrassed.DDelighted and interested.B解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)首段中的“I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.”可知，作者聽(tīng)到這個(gè)消息很迷惑，再結(jié)合第三段中的“So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.”可知，選項(xiàng)B正確。2Why did Jonathan still decide to go to Hungary instead of Spain?AHe didnt like Spain.BHe wanted to learn Hungarian.CIt was a rare chance.DGoing to Hungary was much cheaper.C解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a once­in­a­lifetime opportunity.”可知，作者決定充分利用這次機(jī)會(huì)，因?yàn)楫吘惯@是一次千載難逢的機(jī)會(huì)，所以選項(xiàng)C正確。a rare chance“一次罕見(jiàn)的機(jī)會(huì)”。3What can we learn about Jonathan during his stay in Hungary?AHe fell in love with eating carrots.BHe couldnt wait to leave.CHe was surprised by the landscape.DHe quickly got used to the life there.C解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段中的“The change in the landscape was amazing”可知選項(xiàng)C正確。4According to Jonathan，the host family_Achanged him completelyBtaught him how to dance wellCtreated him as equally as a studentDshowed him the good things of lifeD解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段內(nèi)容可知，作者從寄宿家庭那里學(xué)到了很多人生哲學(xué)，他們向作者展現(xiàn)了生活中美好的事情，故選項(xiàng)D正確。 任務(wù)型閱讀(2018·南京調(diào)研)When it comes to being socially successful, the quantity of your relationships is irrelevant.The important thing is the quality of them.I would rather have a small team that works in concert than a big team so scattered(分散的) that nothing ever gets done.Its better to have a few close friends who love you for who you are than a lot of acquaintances who youre not so comfortable with.Here are five ways you can make people enjoy being around you.·Be confident, but not cocky.There is a big difference between healthy confidence and arrogant(傲慢的) cockiness.A confident person, when complimented about a wonderful thing they did, would reply with a simple “thank you”. A cocky person would take the opportunity to perform an unscheduled Academy Award acceptance speech.A confident person would offer praise to everybody who contributed to their success.A cocky person would claim all the credit for themselves without a second thought.Cocky people might experience temporary perks, but long­lasting success is a prize reserved for the confident.·Be approachable, but not a pushover.You should welcome your friends and coworkers with open arms.Its hard to find a person who will offer a listening ear in time of need, so fulfilling that need will help you become a person people trust.But there can be too much of a good thing.If you find yourself with invitations youre not that interested in, dont be afraid to politely reject them.If your schedule becomes occupied by people desiring your attention, set some ground rules and prioritize(優(yōu)先考慮)To take care of others, you must first take care of yourself.·Be direct in expression, but not nasty in delivery.Receiving honesty with no filter(過(guò)濾) is like finding a massive glass of ice water during a desert adventure.Speak words of truth, and people will be refreshed to hear them.Most people sugarcoat their opinions, so a willingness to tell it how you see it will win the appreciation of your friends and coworkers.But heres the catch: delivery is everything.There is a big difference between “Your article sucks” and “I like the general concept, but I think it might play better if you try it from a different angle.” Truth is something you should aim for, but it isnt a ticket to be nasty to people.To deliver honesty and helpful feedback, use this sentence structure: “I liked (insert positive quality), but I think it would be better if (constructive criticism/suggestion for improvement)” ·Be mindful of your actions, but not absorbed in yourself.Have you ever found yourself nervous while fielding questions in a job interview or talking to a cute person you have a crush on? So eager to make a positive first impression that you cant escape the constant stream of thoughts causing you to doubt if youre saying and doing the right things. As a consequence, you might find yourself so self­absorbed that you cant focus on what the other person is saying.The less time you spend questioning yourself and the more time you spend actively listening to the other person, the better off you will be.·Be assertive, but not overbearing.There is a thin line between being assertive and overbearing, so lets take a look at their definitions.assertive (adjective): having or showing a confident and forceful personallyoverbearing (adjective): unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering(專(zhuān)橫的)An assertive person would confidently (and politely) ask friends or networking contacts for help if they needed it (and hopefully offer to return the favor)An overbearing person would force people to get what they wanted without a second thought about how their actions affected others.Being overbearing will make people avoid you because no one wants to help a pushy person.Being assertive will attract people to you, if you can reflect confidence and enthusiasm.Five Secrets of Socially Successful PeopleOutlineDetailsBrief introductionThe quality of your relationship 1._whether you can be socially successful. Having a few truly close friends is what really 2._續(xù)表OutlineDetails3._to make people enjoy being around youThe responses of confident and cocky people 4._ when they are highly thought of for what they do. Learn to be confident.·Listening to others in need helps you win 5._.·Turning down 6._ you show no interest in is acceptable.You will be appreciated if you express your opinions in a 7._ manner. Be mindful of your actions wanting 8._ to impress others will cause you to fall into self­absorption.By 9._their definitions, you will see the differences between “assertive” and “overbearing”Being overbearing will make people avoid you 10._being assertive will attract people to you.答案：1.determines/decides2.counts/matters3.How/Ways4.vary/differ5.trust 6.invitations7.direct8.badly/eagerly/desperately/anxiouslyparing/analyzing10.whileB卷 完形填空Last year, I taught in a special school where students have severe learning and behavioral difficulties.Another teacher and I had spent weeks teaching the children _1_ behavior for public outings. Unexpectedly, only a few students, _2_ Kyle, had not earned the privilege(特殊待遇) of going out. He was determined to make his disappointment _3_In the corridor(走廊) between classrooms, he began _4_， cursing, and swinging at anything _5_ striking distance. Once his outburst died down, he did what hed done when he was _6_ at all his previous schools. He _7_I heard someone shout, “Call the police！”But I ran _8_ him.Kyle ran faster than me, but I would at least be able to keep him in my _9_ and know he was alive.After several blocks of running, Kyle _10_ his pace. Then he stopped. He stood still and watched me _11_. I had no idea what I was going to say or do but I kept walking closer.The school principal and an officer got out of a police car. They spoke _12_ to Kyle, who willingly climbed into the back of the vehicle. I couldnt hear what was said, but I didnt take my eyes off Kyles face, even as they _13_I couldnt help but feel that I had _14_ him, and that I should have done or said more. I _15_ my feelings with a speech therapist who was _16_ with Kyles history. “No one ever ran after him before, Rachel，” she said. “No one. They just let him go.”Things _17_ the day I ran after him, even though I wasnt able to _18_ him from the mess he was in. It was the day I didnt throw my hands in the air and decide he was too fast, a waste of time and _19_. It was the day my mere presence was enough to make a big _20_【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是一篇夾敘夾議文。作者講述了自己在特殊學(xué)校當(dāng)老師期間所經(jīng)歷的一件事。問(wèn)題學(xué)生Kyle因沒(méi)被允許參加集體出游而發(fā)飆，當(dāng)別人打電話(huà)叫警察時(shí)，作者出于擔(dān)心跟隨Kyle跑了出來(lái)，當(dāng)作者終于追上Kyle時(shí)，警車(chē)卻把似乎有所觸動(dòng)的Kyle帶走了。本文表明了某些簡(jiǎn)單的行為也能產(chǎn)生大的影響。1A.wildBappropriateCgentleDnobleB解析：A項(xiàng)意為“野蠻的，瘋狂的”；B項(xiàng)意為“恰當(dāng)?shù)?，合適的”；C項(xiàng)意為“溫柔的”；D項(xiàng)意為“高貴的，貴族的”。由上文可知，作者是在特殊學(xué)校當(dāng)老師，故此處指為了給集體出游做準(zhǔn)備，作者教孩子們恰當(dāng)?shù)呐e止行為。故選B。2A.exceptBbesideCincludingDreferringC解析：A項(xiàng)意為“除了”；B項(xiàng)意為“在旁邊”；C項(xiàng)意為“包括”；D項(xiàng)意為“提到”。此處提到只有幾個(gè)學(xué)生沒(méi)有獲得出游的特殊待遇，結(jié)合下文Kyle的行為可知，這幾個(gè)學(xué)生中包括Kyle。故選C。3A.goneBknownCdisappearDsaidB解析：根據(jù)下文Kyle的行為可知，他想讓別人知道他的失望，使用make sth.known結(jié)構(gòu)，表示“使某事讓別人知道”。故選B。4A.screamingBspeakingCheatingDlearningA解析：根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，此處描述Kyle感情爆發(fā)的情形，scream意為“尖叫”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選A。5A.beyondBout ofCwithinDoffC解析：A項(xiàng)意為“超越，在較遠(yuǎn)的一邊”；B項(xiàng)意為“在外”；C項(xiàng)意為“在里面，在范圍內(nèi)”；D項(xiàng)意為“離開(kāi)”。Kyle因失望而開(kāi)始哭鬧，將他能夠得著的東西搖來(lái)晃去。故選C。6A.angryBexcitedCterrifiedDsadA解析：由上文可知，Kyle生氣了，感情爆發(fā)了。angry意為“生氣的”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選A。7A.jumpedBcriedCfoughtDranD解析：由下文可知，Kyle跑走了，作者去追趕他。故選D。8A.beforeBbesidesCwithDafterD解析：由下文的“Kyle ran faster than me”可知，此處指作者追趕他。run after意為“追趕”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選D。9A.mindBsideCsightDneedC解析：根據(jù)空格后面的“know he was alive”可知，雖然Kyle比作者跑得快，但是作者至少可以讓Kyle保持在自己視線(xiàn)之內(nèi)，知道他還活著。sight意為“視線(xiàn)，視野”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選C。10A.spedBkeptCslowedDstoppedC解析：根據(jù)下一句“Then he stopped.”可知，跑過(guò)幾個(gè)街區(qū)之后，Kyle放慢了腳步，然后停了下來(lái)。slow意為“減速，放慢”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選C。11A.approachBleaveCsayDmoveA解析：根據(jù)下一句中的“walking closer”可知，此處指Kyle看著作者走近。approach意為“走近”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選A。12A.happilyBexcitedlyCcheerfullyDcalmlyD解析：A項(xiàng)意為“高興地”；B項(xiàng)意為“興奮地”；C項(xiàng)意為“快樂(lè)地，高興地”；D項(xiàng)意為“平靜地”。此處校長(zhǎng)和警官應(yīng)是心平氣和地與Kyle說(shuō)話(huà)，以免刺激到Kyle激動(dòng)的情緒。故選D。13A.walked awayBdrove awayCran awayDput awayB解析：A項(xiàng)意為“走開(kāi)”；B項(xiàng)意為“趕走，(把車(chē))開(kāi)走”；C項(xiàng)意為“逃離”；D項(xiàng)意為“把收起來(lái)，把放好”。根據(jù)上文中的“got out of a police car”可知，此處應(yīng)指他們把警車(chē)開(kāi)走。故選B。14A.helpedBforgotCfailedDpermittedC解析：由空格后面的“that I should have done or said more”可知，作者感到自己讓Kyle失望了。fail sb.意為“使某人失望，有負(fù)于某人”。故選C。15A.experiencedBwroteCcomparedDsharedD解析：A項(xiàng)意為“經(jīng)歷，體驗(yàn)”；B項(xiàng)意為“寫(xiě)”；C項(xiàng)意為“比較”；D項(xiàng)意為“分享”。由下文提到的作者和言語(yǔ)治療專(zhuān)家的談話(huà)可知，作者和治療專(zhuān)家分享了他的感覺(jué)。故選D。16A.togetherBfamiliarCsatisfiedDspecialB解析：由下文提到的作者和言語(yǔ)治療專(zhuān)家的談話(huà)可知，這位言語(yǔ)治療專(zhuān)家對(duì)Kyle的情況非常熟悉。be familiar with意為“對(duì)熟悉”。故選B。17A.stayedBremainedChappenedDchangedD解析：由上文可知，以前Kyle跑出去時(shí)不曾有人追過(guò)他，他們只是任他跑走，但是這次作者追了出去。因此，此處指“在我追他的那天情況改變了”。change意為“改變”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選D。18A.saveBescapeCtakeDaffectA解析：A項(xiàng)意為“挽救，拯救”；B項(xiàng)意為“逃跑”；C項(xiàng)意為“帶，拿，乘坐”；D項(xiàng)意為“影響”。由語(yǔ)境可知，作者追趕Kyle的行為影響了Kyle，即使作者無(wú)法把他從其所處的困境中挽救出來(lái)。故選A。19A.moneyBeffortCwordsDchancesB解析：根據(jù)上文可知，作者沒(méi)有因?yàn)镵yle跑得太快就決定不去追他，也不覺(jué)得追趕Kyle是浪費(fèi)時(shí)間和精力。effort意為“精力，努力”，符合語(yǔ)境。故選B。20A.decisionBpromiseCdifferenceDmessC解析：四個(gè)選項(xiàng)都可以和動(dòng)詞make構(gòu)成短語(yǔ)：make a decision意為“做決定”；make a promise意為“許諾”；make a difference意為“有影響，有關(guān)系”；make a mess意為“制造混亂”。根據(jù)上文可知，此處應(yīng)表達(dá)“我的出現(xiàn)就足以產(chǎn)生很大的影響”。故選C。 閱讀理解AA European gym and fitness provider is offering customers a delicious deal at their new café： work out and get a free meal.At the Run for Your Bun Café in London, David Lloyd Clubs is advertising its new activity as the first of its kind in the world. According to its advertisement, potential customers just need to book a lunch reservation, then complete a sixminute workout consisting of intervals on the rowing machine and spin bike. After exercising, people can order one of four tasty, healthy options on the cafés menu for free.The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不動(dòng)的) office workers away from their desks during the workday. “According to our research British office workers spend almost 90 percent of the working day sitting, being inactive and eating lunch at their desksa problem worsened by the huge popularity and convenience of food and shopping delivery apps，” Elaine Denton, a health and fitness expert from David Lloyd Clubs, said in a statement. “We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more.”She added, “Importantly, the café isnt in any way about encouraging people to cancel out calories through exercise. Indeed, the micro workout at Run for Your Bun Café only represents a part of the calories contained in any of the lunch foods.”Though the deal is only open to Londoners from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, the model is one that is likely to inspire lots of copycats(模仿者) around the globe. Interested parties can head to 3 Slingsby Place, London from 12 pm.to 3 pm.until Friday.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】該文主要介紹了歐洲一家健身服務(wù)提供商發(fā)起的一項(xiàng)活動(dòng)。1Where does the uniqueness of the activity lie?AIn its excellence of service.BIn its widespread advertising.CIn its special way of payment.DIn its abundance of food choices.C解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段的整體內(nèi)容可知，顧客只要鍛煉6分鐘就可以得到免費(fèi)的午餐，由此可推斷，這種活動(dòng)的獨(dú)特之處在于午餐獨(dú)特的付費(fèi)形式，即以鍛煉來(lái)付費(fèi)，故選C。2Why did the Run for Your Bun Café hold the activity?ATo introduce healthy eating habits to office workers.BTo prove the benefits of being physically active.CTo help improve office workers productivity.DTo encourage office workers activity level.D解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段的“The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不動(dòng)的) office workers away from their desks during the workday.”和“We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more.”可知， 這一活動(dòng)的目的在于鼓勵(lì)上班族多活動(dòng)，不要久坐，故選D。3What does the author think of the activity?AIt may have farreaching influence.BIt should have attracted more people.CIt shouldnt have been a temporary one.DIt could have been made more convenient.A解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句可推知，作者認(rèn)為活動(dòng)雖然時(shí)間短，但具有開(kāi)創(chuàng)性，可能在全球產(chǎn)生深遠(yuǎn)影響，故選A。BWhen Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492”， he wasnt looking for America.He was searching for a route from Spain to China；America just got in the way.The Spanish were after the riches of Asia：silk，dates，spices.Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East，trade with China depended on the Silk Road.The trade between China and Europe brought huge wealth，so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East.Eventually a way appeared；as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards，the overland route diminishedNow China is seeking to revive(復(fù)興) the Silk Road