Unit2 Reading and Thinking能力提升练
I.阅读理解
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主题语境:人与社会 难易度:★★ 语篇类型:记叙文 建议用时:6
(2020安徽滁州高二期末联考)
Josh Morrison, 17, dreamed of raising $100,000 to build a home for a low-income family. After years of hard work his dream has come true. The house is now in the early stages of building.
Six years ago, Josh and his dad went into the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a home improvement store and donation center run by the nonprofit organization. They were there to buy a sink. Josh, then 11, also noticed a collection of pennies. “I instantly felt the urge to help out with that,” he said. Josh set a fund-raising deadline of four years. Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100, 000, but it didn’t shake his faith. He devoted his time to raising money at his school and other nearby schools. He collected money from neighbours, got publicity from local newspapers, and placed cans in stores so that people could donate extra change.
Josh’s fund-raising efforts began to produce results. Still, there were challenges. Four months before his deadline, he was $30, 000 short. He decided to hold a Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event in Uxbridge, which is in the province of Ontario. The event raised $19.000.
“I didn’t care how long it took me,” said Josh. “I would raise $100,000.” With three weeks left, a company called Josh's house offered to donate $18, 000. Eventually, Josh reached a total of $134, 000 before the deadline. “The momentum just kept going, and we decided to do more,” he said. “Josh’s Penny House” is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa, along with 24 new town houses. Josh has helped with some of the construction, as have other volunteers. He will choose the family that moves into the unit.
Next year, the 17-year-old kid will head to college in British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province. As an 11-year-old kid when starting fund raising, Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world. No matter how old you are, if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to achieve it. it can come true.
1. Which word can best describe Josh Morrison in Paragraph 2
A. Cautious.
B. Straightforward.
C. Open-minded.
D. Determined.
2. Why did Josh hold the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event
A. To attain his goal.
B. To call for more attention.
C. To win approval from the locals.
D. To find sponsors for a family.
3. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean
A. He received continuous donations.
B. His project became more popular.
C. He got more support from his family.
D. The result was beyond expectations.
4. What can be the best title for the text
A. Kindness from a Company
B. The Penny House Dream
C. A Fund-raising Campaign
D. A Boy with a Warm Heart
B
主题语境:人与自我 难易度:★★ 语篇类型:议论文 建议用时:6
(2020湖北宜昌高二上期末)
You’re watching your favorite TV show when a commercial(广告)break starts. First you see an ad for candy. Then there’s one for fast food. In response, your stomach growls(咕咕直叫). Suddenly, all you can think about is how much you need a snack. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada studied the effects of junk food ads. The researchers examined the effects of advertising junk food on more than 6,000 kids through TV commercials and other types of media. They found that kids made unhealthy food and drink choices as quickly as 30 minutes after seeing the ads.
“There is too much unhealthy food advertising out there, which appears repeatedly,” says Behnam Sadeghirad. He’s one of the researchers who led the study. “This is dangerous for younger children because they lack self-discipline and don’t know the advertised foods are healthy or not.”
Food and drink ads are everywhere, from tv to the Internet Companies want to make sure you know about their products. They spend nearly $1.8 billion a year on food ads aimed at kids, according to a report. The Nielsen Company tracked the number of food ads that kids saw in 2015. it found that kids watched nearly 12 food ads on TV each day. Most of these ads weren’t for healthy foods. In fact, on average, kids saw only one ad per week for fruit and vegetables. Instead, most of the ads were for fast food, candy and sugary drinks.
Jennifer Harris, a professor at the university of Connecticut, says this is a big part of the problem. “Unhealthy foods are not things we should be encouraging kids to eat more often,” says Harris. “But unfortunately those are the products being advertised to them the most.”
Health experts say it’s OK to treat yourself to a cookie once in a while. But what can you do to keep from having an unhealthy snack every time you see an ad for junk food Harris says it’s important to learn to spot the techniques companies use in their ads. “What kids can do is notice what’s going on,” says Harris. “Think about, ‘Are these the products that are really good for my physical health ’ ”
5. What did researchers from McMaster University find
A. Junk food ads can affect kids’ eating habits.
B. Eating while watching TV is unhealthy for kids.
C. Food ads are more attractive than other types of ads.
D. There are many commercial breaks during TV shows.
6. What did the numbers provided by the Nielsen Company suggest
A. Food ads are everywhere.
B. It’s necessary to limit kids’ screen time.
C. It’s hard to avoid seeing junk food ads on TV.
D. Companies spend large amounts of money on ads.
7. What advice does Harris give in the last paragraph
A. Get wise to ads.
B. Stay away from cookies.
C. Never see junk food ads.
D. Find products of good quality.
8. What’s the best title of the text
A. Attack of junk food ads
B. Tricks of the trade
C. Advertising of junk food
D. The effect of media on children
Ⅱ.七选五
主题语境:人与自我 难易度:★★ 语篇类型:说明文 建议用时:7
(2020河北辛集中学高二上第二次阶段考试)
Four simple ways to stay positive
Trying to stay positive, both in good times and bad times, is a great way to improve your quality of life. Try these four methods on a daily basis.
Don’t think a lot about negativity.
Of course, staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a bit difficult. Letting things get to you is normal. In fact, it’s just healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a while. It’s when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk. 1 However, don’t give that sadness another second in your day.
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According to psychology, what you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside. Fill yourself with good, healthy foods like nuts, fruit and vegetables and limit snacking. Exercise is equally of great importance. Take a few days out of your week for at least half an hour of activity, and try to stick to a routine. 3
Be kind to others.
4 Making someone’s day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face, but also yours as well. Remember to smile and treat each person with respect. Good deeds are contagious(有感染力的), and your positive attitude may spread among others.
Take it one day at a time.
Being positive and keeping away from feeling pessimistic isn’t an easy thing. It’s a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day. 5 Instead, focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better.
A. Eat healthily and stay fit.
B. Take your lunch breaks outside.
C. Don’t worry about what the future may bring.
D. Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened.
E. Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness.
F. Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times.
G. Even going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood.
1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________
参考答案:
I
A
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了17岁的Josh Morrison梦想筹集100,000美元,为低收入家庭建造家园,经过他多年的努力,梦想终于实现了。
1. D【解析】推理判断题。文章第二段讲述了六年前,Josh提出四年的筹资期限,许多人怀疑他是否能达到100,000美元的目标,但这并没有动摇他的信念,他开始到处筹资。由此可以看出Josh是信心坚定的,不可动摇的,因此用 determined(坚定的最恰当。故选D。
2. A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的 Four months before his deadline, he was s 30,000 short. He decided to hold a Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event in Uxbridge, which is in the province of Ontario. The event raised $19, 000.可知,在最后期限的前4个月,他仍缺少30,000美元,于是他决定在 Uxbridge举办 Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner。目的是实现他的目标,即筹集100,000美元。故选A。
3. A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的 Eventually, Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline. “The momentum just kept going, and we decided to do more,” he said. “Josh’s Penny House” is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa, along with 24 new town houses.可知Josh的筹资梦想实现了,并且他决定要做更
多,由此可推测画线部分表示“他收到持续的捐款”。故选A。
4. B【解析】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中的 Josh Morrison, 17, dreamed of raising $100, 000 to build a home for a low-income family. After years of hard work,his dream has come true. 可知文章主要讲述了17岁的 Josh Morrison梦想筹集100,000美元,为低收人家庭建造家园,他的梦想最终实现。B选项符合文章主题,而且有新意,故选B。
【高频词汇】1. donation n.捐赠 2. challenge n.&v.挑战
3. volunteer n.志愿者v.自愿
B
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章通过介绍一项调查讨论了垃圾食品广告对孩子们的健康造成的影响,专家呼吁人们应该学会看出广告宣传所使用的手段,并告诉孩子们在选择食物之前思考一下它们是否健康。
5. A【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的 They found that kids made unhealthy food and drink choices as quickly as 30 minutes after seeing the ads.可知,垃圾食品的广告会影响孩子们的饮食习惯。
6. C【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段中的 It found that kids watched nearly 12 food ads on TV…most of the ads were for fast food candy and sugary drinks.可知,孩子们平均每天会看到12个食品广告,而其中绝大多数都是有关垃圾食品的,所以孩子们很难避免在电视上看到垃圾食品的广告。
7. A【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 Harris says it’s Important to learn to spot the techniques companies use in their ads. “What kids can do… ‘Are these the products that are really good for my physical health ’ ”可知,Harris认为人们应该学会看出广告宣传中的手段,并告诉孩子们应该在选择食物之前思考一下它们是否健康。
8. A【解析】主旨大意题。文章介绍了孩子们每天接受着垃圾食品广告的狂轰滥炸并深受这种广告的影响,这会损害他们的身体健康,由此可知A项适合作标题。
【高频词汇】1. commercial n.广告 2. advertise v.做广告 3. on average平均
4. technique n.技术,技巧
Ⅱ.语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向读者介绍了四个简单的帮助人们保持积极心态的方法。
1. D【解析】根据后句中的 However以及 that sadness可以推断空格处介绍的是负面情绪的危害,而且和 sadness有关,纵观选项可知D选项中的sad与此对应,而且内容符合语境。
2. A【解析】本空位于段落小标题的位置,根据其他几个段落标题的句式判断该处应该填祈使句,而本段主要介绍的是健康饮食和保持健康对积极情绪的影响,故A项内容可以概括本段。
3. G【解析】前句提到每周锻炼几次,每次至少半个小时,G项“甚至户外散步以及享受阳光都会改善你的情绪。”可以承接上文。
4. E【解析】本段的建议是要对他人友好,而空后提到让某人的一天变得更美好不仅能让他或她的脸上露出笑容,也能让你的脸上露出笑容,所以判断E项“好情绪来源于善良、无私的行为。”符合上下文语境。其中 kindness和小标题中的kind呼应。
5. C【解析】根据空后的 Instead可以判断设空处内容和后句构成转折,故判断C项“不要担心将来可能会带来什么。符合语境。
【高频词汇】1. positive adj.积极的 2. negativity n.消极 3. frustration n.令人沮丧的事物 4. emotional adj.情感的 5. routine n.惯例 6. steady adj.稳定的;不变的
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