2023高三晚自习限时提升练习卷（含答案）
文档属性
| 名称 | 2023高三晚自习限时提升练习卷（含答案） |  | |
| 格式 | docx | ||
| 文件大小 | 31.5KB | ||
| 资源类型 | 教案 | ||
| 版本资源 | 通用版 | ||
| 科目 | 英语 | ||
| 更新时间 | 2023-03-22 23:18:42 | ||
图片预览
文档简介
2023高三晚自习限时提升训练
（重点班使用）
一、阅读理解
A
On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new technology-driven tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟).Using Huawei's newly-released Hetu AI platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy a fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.
Zhao Shengliang, director of the Dunhuang Academy, said that it has been cooperating with Huawei since March 2019. Using Huawei's latest Hetu technology, visitors are able to see the detailed contents of the Dunhuang Art Murals (壁画) outside the caves, through their Huawei mobile phones. This will reduce the time tourists spend inside the cave, aiding the protection of the cultural relics, while at the same time helping to increase the amount of information visitors can obtain. It is also considered to be a new way of promoting Dunhuang Art.
The Dunhuang Academy has used digital technology to preserve the research and exploration of Dunhuang Grottoes since the early 1990s. It has collected a wealth of data and has realized the goal of sharing of digital Dunhuang globally. It has played an important role in the protection and research of cultural site, as well as promoting the development and progress of related work.
The Huawei Hetu platform unites Dunhuang's study findings, high-resolution images of the site's murals and virtual, three-dimensional models with the real Mogao Grottoes. It has not only re-created the real tour of the scenic spot, but also developed a new way of digitally experiencing the grottoes. When people visit the site, they not only have the experience of seeing the real grottoes, but they can appreciate the admirable artworks more clearly and in greater detail.
In the future, Dunhuang Academy will continue to cooperate with Huawei to create more colorful virtual content to enrich the experience of Mogao Art on the platform, helping people around the world get to know Dunhuang Art better.
1. Which is NOT the advantage of the Hetu technology
A．Help to protect the cultural relics. B．Decrease the cost of the visitors.
C．Increase the popularity of Dunhuang Art. D．Provide more information for tourists.
2. How long has the Dunhuang Academy used digital technology
A．About a year. B．90 years. C．Nearly 30 years. D．10 years.
3. What's the author's attitude towards the cooperation between Dunhuang and Huaweil
A．Doubtful. B．Hopeful. C．Indifferent. D．Opposed.
4. What is the best title for the text
A．Dunhuang Academy Preserves Grottoes Well
B．Dunhuang Grottoes Attract Tourists
C．Huawei Newly Released Hetu AI
D．AI Tech Helps Tourists Enjoy Dunhuang's Art
B
I was in the seventh grade, and we had moved to New Jersey in November. By then, everyone already had had their own friends, and no one wanted to talk to a new girl. To make things worse, they put me in ''Section L''. I found out later that everyone called Section L ''Loserville''. It was sort of an open secret that it was the section for troublemakers and not-so-smart kids. When I found out, I wanted to scream. I had always been a good student and had amazing friends, and now everyone thought I was a loser!
I did text my friends in Illinois almost every night, especially my best friend, Ana. At first my friends wanted to hear all about it. But then some stopped texting back once I said something about how miserable I was. One night when I was texting with Ana, I complained about another friend who had just done that. Anas texts came really fast for the next few minutes and they surprised me. She said that she was tired of hearing about how bad everything was in New Jersey, too. She said she did not want to hurt my feelings but that I needed to stop feeling so sorry for myself all the time, and I had to try to make things better.
The next day, I thought a lot about what Ana had said. She was right!
I wish I could say that everything changed overnight after that, but it didn't, I was still stuck in ''Loserville'', and some people were still mean (苛刻) to me, even though I tried to just stay out of their way.
But what did change was me — I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and did something about making friends. I signed up to make sets for the school play. I met a lot of new people there, and suddenly I had friends to say hi to in the halls!
I still miss Illinois sometimes, but life in New Jersey isn't so hard anymore. Even though I couldn't change my situation, I could change my attitude — and that made all the difference.
5. ''Loserville'' is a section for .
A．smart students B．low achievers
C．class leaders D．new comers
6. The writer complained all the time in the new environment because .
A．Ana didn’t text back to her B．she was a good student
C．her friends hurt her feelings D．she was unfairly treated
7. What made a difference in changing the situation
A．She managed to go back to Illinois. B．She ended the friendship with Ana.
C．She began to make friends with others. D．She fought back with her classmates.
8. The best title for the passage can be .
A．Everlasting Friendship B．Say Goodbye to ''Loserville''
C．An Incident at School D．Unhappiness in ''Loserville''
C
There were many battles that took place during the American Revolutionary War (1775—1783), but perhaps so ne of the worst battles involved. the American Continental Army versus(对抗) the winter at Valley Forge in 1777 and 1778. Here many people believe was where the American Army was born. Valley Forge is located about 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania.
General George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and he decided to setup winter camp at Valley Forge. It was close to Philadelphia, which was where the British had been camping out for the winter. This allowed him to keep a watchful eye on their movements. There were high areas in Mount Joy and Mount Misery where the army could make fortifications(防御工事). Nearby was also the Schuylkill River, which was used as a barrier to the North.
The army's stay at Valley Forge turned into a time of training. Besides Washington, two other leaders included General Friedrich von Steuben and General Marquis de Lafayette.
Steuben was born in Prussia and arrived at Valley Forge with a recommendation letter from statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin. He trained the Continental Army using the daily drill(操练), even in the extremely cold weather. In fact, he was responsible for writing the army's Revolutionary War Drill Manual, which served as the standard United States drill manual(手册) until the War of 1812.
Lafayette was a French military leader, working for no pay, and asking for no special treatment. He later became an important commander in several key battles during the war.
Besides the freezing weather, it was consistently cold, wet, and snowy at Valley Forge. In addition, food was lacking, and there were very few warm clothes, shoes, or blankets. The log cabins they lived in were crowded, cold and damp, and allowed diseases to easily spread. Of the 10,000 men at Valley Forge, 2,500 died before the break of spring mostly from diseases.
Following the winter at Valley Forge, under Washington's leadership, a better-disciplined, trained, and more powerful army, in high spirits, left on June 19, 1778. Nine days later, their first victory against the British occurred at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey.
9. Why was Valley Forge chosen as the site of a winter camp
A．It was key to the effective conduct of war. B．It was an ideal place for military training.
C．It was very far from the British camp. D．It was an area with adequate supplies.
10. Who was the author of the important drill manual
A．Benjamin Franklin. B．George Washington.
C．Marquis de Lafayette. D．Friedrich von Steuben.
11. Which can be used to describe the conditions at Valley Forge
A．Strange. B．Tough. C．Favorable. D．Relaxing.
12. How did the Continental Army change after the winter
A．It was taken over by the American Army. B．It won more support from the people.
C．It had many more soldiers. D．It became a stronger army.
二、七选五阅读
Offload Thoughts
In our busy world, we rush from task to task, often leaving us feeling easily angered. We seek out technology or brain-enhancing products to help us optimize(最优化) our productivity, but end up running on a never-ending hamster(仓鼠) wheel. 13 It feels like our entire lives are engineered toward one question: How much can I get done in the least amount of time
Research shows that spending too much time optimizing our thoughts for perfect outcomes not only leaves us feeling exhausted, but can also have harmful effects on our wellbeing and work output. Optimizing thoughts requires being highly focused. But it just goes against the way our minds work. That is to say, efficiency isn’t always productive when we pursue it. 14 And to some extent, it can even cause impulsive(鲁莽的) decision-making.
Our brain essentially has two main modes of operating: the “focus network” and the “default mode network.” When one network works, the other physically can’t turn on. The modern world often demands we live in the focus network and the default mode network is often less celebrated. 15 So in order to make more effective decisions and feel better in our daily lives, we have to spend less time in our brain’s “focus network.”
Cognitive(认知的) offloading is an accessible practice. It has the potential to not only release emotions, but enhance mental capabilities, too. Even just a few moments of creative flow — like offloading the feelings of anxiety by doodling(涂鸦) before a meeting — can have a strong impact on emotions. 16 We might try cognitive offloading as a transition from our action-oriented workday into a more relaxed evening routine.
17 And we can see what takes shape. Some unproductive pathways often can help us feel more creative, refreshed, and alive.
A．The functionality is simpler than you might imagine.
B．Give ourselves a few minutes to offload our emotions.
C．Being focused all the time can eventually lead to less self-control.
D．Fortunately, there is a way to stop this kind of always-on mentality.
E．It’s no surprise that the majority of us feel more exhausted than ever.
F．But spending more time on the latter offers a form of “insurance” for our emotions.
G．What’s more, this exercise can help give the brain the space to make new connections.
三、完形填空
Now that we have briefly explored the history of the short story and heard from a few of its creators, let us consider the role of the reader. Readers are not empty vessels that wait, 18 raised, to receive a teacher’s or a critic’s interpretation. They bring their unique life experiences to the story. With these 19 , the best readers also bring their attention, their reading skills, and most importantly, their 20 to a reading of a story.
My students always 21 me to discuss, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the stories we read without destroying the excitement of being beamed up into another world. For years I 22 with one response after the other to this challenge. Then one day I read an article by a botanist who had explored the beauty of flowers by x-raying them. His illustrations showed the rose and the lily in their 23 beauty, and his x-rays 24 the wonders of their construction. I brought the article to class, where we discussed the benefits of examining the internal structure of flowers, relationships, current events, and short stories.
A short story, 25 , is not a fossil to admire. Readers must ask questions, guess at the answers, 26 what will happen next, then read to discover. They and the author form a partnership that brings the story to life. Awareness of this partnership keeps the original excitement alive through discussion, analysis, interpretation, and 27 . Literary explorations allow the reader to admire the authors’ 28 as well as their artistry. In fact, original appreciation may be enhanced by this x-ray vision. The final step is to appreciate once again the story 29 — to put the pieces back together.
Now it is your turn. Form a partnership with your author. During your 30 in reading, enter into a dialogue with the published scholars featured in Short Stories for Students. Through this 31 with experts you will revise, enrich, or 32 your original observations and interpretations.
During this adventure, I hope you will feel the same as the listeners that surround the neck of my Pueblo storyteller.
18. A．hands B．sails C．flags D．lids
19. A．considerationsB．explorations C．associations D．interpretations
20. A．imagination B．eagerness C．determination D．affection
21. A．begged B．supported C．encouraged D．challenged
22. A．dealt B．struggled C．fought D．engaged
23. A．external B．artificial C．classical D．traditional
24. A．ensured B．analyzed C．revealed D．delivered
25. A．however B．furthermore C．therefore D．besides
26. A．interpret B．anticipate C．predict D．tell
27. A．conclusion B．evaluation C．summary D．appreciation
28. A．craftsmanship B．intentions C．depth D．character
29. A．by itself B．in vain C．in question D．as a whole
30. A．observation B．involvement C．experiment D．adventure
31. A．journey B．process C．dialogue D．contact
32. A．recall B．confirm C．identify D．cancel
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
One Hundred Horses is a famous artwork by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), 33 was a European artist. The artist was born in Milan and learned to paint under the 34 ( guide) of a master. In 1715, Castiglione arrived in Macau, then reached Beijing and 35 (stay) at a Jesuit church. Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) thought highly of his 36 (painting). In China, Castiglione became known under the name of Lang Shining. He served as 37 artist for three emperors: Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. And his Western painting style 38 (adapt) to Chinese themes and tastes at that time. For example, strong shadows 39 (use) in chiaroscuro(明暗对比法) were unacceptable in Chinese portraits. Emperor Qianlong hated shadows. Therefore, when Castiglione painted the emperor, he cut down the intensity of the light, 40 (make) no shadow on the face.
Castiglione completed his One Hundred Horses 41 the form of a Chinese hand scroll(卷轴) of nearly eight meters in length. He painted it 42 (large) in a European style. Nevertheless, Castiglione reduced the dramatic chiaroscuro shading. There are only traces of shadow under the hooves(马蹄) of the horses. You can also see some of the horses, are in a flying pose that was not conventional in European paintings.
五、读后续写
43. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
To celebrate International Firefighters’ Day, a town’s special school for orphans held a special meet and greeted with the local fire department. That year, the firemen had stopped a forest fire before it could reach houses and buildings. The local newspaper celebrated their feat(功绩)with a front-page story.
The town’s firefighters came to the school dressed in uniform and answered all the kids’ questions. Captain Joshua was the department leader and explained each team member’s role.
After the demonstration, the kids presented the firemen with drawings they had made in class. All of the pictures were inspired by the firemen’s heroics.
A young boy named David approached Joshua with his drawing. Joshua noticed that the young boy had a birthmark in the same spot as his burn mark.
“Nice drawing, little man. Hey, I guess we’re kind of the same,” Joshua told him while pointing at his burn mark. David blushed and smiled. The young boy had another request for Joshua but was too shy to ask at first. David turned to his teacher, Mrs Humphries, for approval, and she gave him a thumbs up.
“Would it be all right if I came to the fire station to see all the equipment and look at the trucks ” David asked timidly. The young boy explained that he dreamed of one day becoming a fireman, which is why he wanted to learn as much as possible.
Captain Joshua told David he would be happy to give the tour, but only if Mrs Humphries agreed. “I’d be happy to accompany you and David on a tour of the station, but there is some- thing you should know, ” Mrs Humphries told the captain.
While watching the young boy playing with his friends, the teacher took a deep breath before saying, “The reason why he’s so obsessed(着迷的)with firemen is that he lost his parents in a fire. ” Captain Joshua decided that the trip would be beneficial for David and agreed to the tour.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That Saturday morning, Joshua, Mrs Humphries, and David visited the fire department.
22 years later, retired Joshua was at home when a fire broke out in his basement.
第 page number 页，共 number of pages 页
第 page number 页，共 number of pages 页
【参考答案】
1. B；
2. C；
3. B；
4. D
5. B；
6. D；
7. C；
8. B
9. A；
10. D；
11. B；
12. D
13. E
14. C
15. F
16. G
17. B
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. D
22. B
23. A
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. D
31. C
32. B
33. who
34. guidance
35. stayed
36. paintings
37. an
38. was adapted
39. used
40. making
41. in
42. largely
43.
That Saturday morning, Joshua, Mrs Humphries, and David visited the fire department. Joshua introduced David to his teammates and took him around town in one of the trucks. David took as many pictures as he could. The boy was smiling from ear to ear. David thanked Joshua for showing him around the fire department. He also said that he would become an excellent firefighter when he grew up. Joshua gave an impressed nod of approval to David and said goodbye to them for the day.
22 years later, retired Joshua was at home when a fire broke out in his basement. Joshua and his wife were left trapped in the fire. They called 911 and within ten minutes, firefighters arrived. Firemen carried Joshua and his wife out of the burning house. They laid them down to receive medical attention. But before one of the firemen left them, Joshua grabbed his shoulder. “David, is that you ” he asked. Noticing the scar above Joshua’s eye, David recognized Joshua as well. Just like David had promised all those years before, he had fulfilled his dream of becoming a firefighter and saving lives.
（重点班使用）
一、阅读理解
A
On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new technology-driven tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟).Using Huawei's newly-released Hetu AI platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy a fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.
Zhao Shengliang, director of the Dunhuang Academy, said that it has been cooperating with Huawei since March 2019. Using Huawei's latest Hetu technology, visitors are able to see the detailed contents of the Dunhuang Art Murals (壁画) outside the caves, through their Huawei mobile phones. This will reduce the time tourists spend inside the cave, aiding the protection of the cultural relics, while at the same time helping to increase the amount of information visitors can obtain. It is also considered to be a new way of promoting Dunhuang Art.
The Dunhuang Academy has used digital technology to preserve the research and exploration of Dunhuang Grottoes since the early 1990s. It has collected a wealth of data and has realized the goal of sharing of digital Dunhuang globally. It has played an important role in the protection and research of cultural site, as well as promoting the development and progress of related work.
The Huawei Hetu platform unites Dunhuang's study findings, high-resolution images of the site's murals and virtual, three-dimensional models with the real Mogao Grottoes. It has not only re-created the real tour of the scenic spot, but also developed a new way of digitally experiencing the grottoes. When people visit the site, they not only have the experience of seeing the real grottoes, but they can appreciate the admirable artworks more clearly and in greater detail.
In the future, Dunhuang Academy will continue to cooperate with Huawei to create more colorful virtual content to enrich the experience of Mogao Art on the platform, helping people around the world get to know Dunhuang Art better.
1. Which is NOT the advantage of the Hetu technology
A．Help to protect the cultural relics. B．Decrease the cost of the visitors.
C．Increase the popularity of Dunhuang Art. D．Provide more information for tourists.
2. How long has the Dunhuang Academy used digital technology
A．About a year. B．90 years. C．Nearly 30 years. D．10 years.
3. What's the author's attitude towards the cooperation between Dunhuang and Huaweil
A．Doubtful. B．Hopeful. C．Indifferent. D．Opposed.
4. What is the best title for the text
A．Dunhuang Academy Preserves Grottoes Well
B．Dunhuang Grottoes Attract Tourists
C．Huawei Newly Released Hetu AI
D．AI Tech Helps Tourists Enjoy Dunhuang's Art
B
I was in the seventh grade, and we had moved to New Jersey in November. By then, everyone already had had their own friends, and no one wanted to talk to a new girl. To make things worse, they put me in ''Section L''. I found out later that everyone called Section L ''Loserville''. It was sort of an open secret that it was the section for troublemakers and not-so-smart kids. When I found out, I wanted to scream. I had always been a good student and had amazing friends, and now everyone thought I was a loser!
I did text my friends in Illinois almost every night, especially my best friend, Ana. At first my friends wanted to hear all about it. But then some stopped texting back once I said something about how miserable I was. One night when I was texting with Ana, I complained about another friend who had just done that. Anas texts came really fast for the next few minutes and they surprised me. She said that she was tired of hearing about how bad everything was in New Jersey, too. She said she did not want to hurt my feelings but that I needed to stop feeling so sorry for myself all the time, and I had to try to make things better.
The next day, I thought a lot about what Ana had said. She was right!
I wish I could say that everything changed overnight after that, but it didn't, I was still stuck in ''Loserville'', and some people were still mean (苛刻) to me, even though I tried to just stay out of their way.
But what did change was me — I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and did something about making friends. I signed up to make sets for the school play. I met a lot of new people there, and suddenly I had friends to say hi to in the halls!
I still miss Illinois sometimes, but life in New Jersey isn't so hard anymore. Even though I couldn't change my situation, I could change my attitude — and that made all the difference.
5. ''Loserville'' is a section for .
A．smart students B．low achievers
C．class leaders D．new comers
6. The writer complained all the time in the new environment because .
A．Ana didn’t text back to her B．she was a good student
C．her friends hurt her feelings D．she was unfairly treated
7. What made a difference in changing the situation
A．She managed to go back to Illinois. B．She ended the friendship with Ana.
C．She began to make friends with others. D．She fought back with her classmates.
8. The best title for the passage can be .
A．Everlasting Friendship B．Say Goodbye to ''Loserville''
C．An Incident at School D．Unhappiness in ''Loserville''
C
There were many battles that took place during the American Revolutionary War (1775—1783), but perhaps so ne of the worst battles involved. the American Continental Army versus(对抗) the winter at Valley Forge in 1777 and 1778. Here many people believe was where the American Army was born. Valley Forge is located about 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania.
General George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and he decided to setup winter camp at Valley Forge. It was close to Philadelphia, which was where the British had been camping out for the winter. This allowed him to keep a watchful eye on their movements. There were high areas in Mount Joy and Mount Misery where the army could make fortifications(防御工事). Nearby was also the Schuylkill River, which was used as a barrier to the North.
The army's stay at Valley Forge turned into a time of training. Besides Washington, two other leaders included General Friedrich von Steuben and General Marquis de Lafayette.
Steuben was born in Prussia and arrived at Valley Forge with a recommendation letter from statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin. He trained the Continental Army using the daily drill(操练), even in the extremely cold weather. In fact, he was responsible for writing the army's Revolutionary War Drill Manual, which served as the standard United States drill manual(手册) until the War of 1812.
Lafayette was a French military leader, working for no pay, and asking for no special treatment. He later became an important commander in several key battles during the war.
Besides the freezing weather, it was consistently cold, wet, and snowy at Valley Forge. In addition, food was lacking, and there were very few warm clothes, shoes, or blankets. The log cabins they lived in were crowded, cold and damp, and allowed diseases to easily spread. Of the 10,000 men at Valley Forge, 2,500 died before the break of spring mostly from diseases.
Following the winter at Valley Forge, under Washington's leadership, a better-disciplined, trained, and more powerful army, in high spirits, left on June 19, 1778. Nine days later, their first victory against the British occurred at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey.
9. Why was Valley Forge chosen as the site of a winter camp
A．It was key to the effective conduct of war. B．It was an ideal place for military training.
C．It was very far from the British camp. D．It was an area with adequate supplies.
10. Who was the author of the important drill manual
A．Benjamin Franklin. B．George Washington.
C．Marquis de Lafayette. D．Friedrich von Steuben.
11. Which can be used to describe the conditions at Valley Forge
A．Strange. B．Tough. C．Favorable. D．Relaxing.
12. How did the Continental Army change after the winter
A．It was taken over by the American Army. B．It won more support from the people.
C．It had many more soldiers. D．It became a stronger army.
二、七选五阅读
Offload Thoughts
In our busy world, we rush from task to task, often leaving us feeling easily angered. We seek out technology or brain-enhancing products to help us optimize(最优化) our productivity, but end up running on a never-ending hamster(仓鼠) wheel. 13 It feels like our entire lives are engineered toward one question: How much can I get done in the least amount of time
Research shows that spending too much time optimizing our thoughts for perfect outcomes not only leaves us feeling exhausted, but can also have harmful effects on our wellbeing and work output. Optimizing thoughts requires being highly focused. But it just goes against the way our minds work. That is to say, efficiency isn’t always productive when we pursue it. 14 And to some extent, it can even cause impulsive(鲁莽的) decision-making.
Our brain essentially has two main modes of operating: the “focus network” and the “default mode network.” When one network works, the other physically can’t turn on. The modern world often demands we live in the focus network and the default mode network is often less celebrated. 15 So in order to make more effective decisions and feel better in our daily lives, we have to spend less time in our brain’s “focus network.”
Cognitive(认知的) offloading is an accessible practice. It has the potential to not only release emotions, but enhance mental capabilities, too. Even just a few moments of creative flow — like offloading the feelings of anxiety by doodling(涂鸦) before a meeting — can have a strong impact on emotions. 16 We might try cognitive offloading as a transition from our action-oriented workday into a more relaxed evening routine.
17 And we can see what takes shape. Some unproductive pathways often can help us feel more creative, refreshed, and alive.
A．The functionality is simpler than you might imagine.
B．Give ourselves a few minutes to offload our emotions.
C．Being focused all the time can eventually lead to less self-control.
D．Fortunately, there is a way to stop this kind of always-on mentality.
E．It’s no surprise that the majority of us feel more exhausted than ever.
F．But spending more time on the latter offers a form of “insurance” for our emotions.
G．What’s more, this exercise can help give the brain the space to make new connections.
三、完形填空
Now that we have briefly explored the history of the short story and heard from a few of its creators, let us consider the role of the reader. Readers are not empty vessels that wait, 18 raised, to receive a teacher’s or a critic’s interpretation. They bring their unique life experiences to the story. With these 19 , the best readers also bring their attention, their reading skills, and most importantly, their 20 to a reading of a story.
My students always 21 me to discuss, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the stories we read without destroying the excitement of being beamed up into another world. For years I 22 with one response after the other to this challenge. Then one day I read an article by a botanist who had explored the beauty of flowers by x-raying them. His illustrations showed the rose and the lily in their 23 beauty, and his x-rays 24 the wonders of their construction. I brought the article to class, where we discussed the benefits of examining the internal structure of flowers, relationships, current events, and short stories.
A short story, 25 , is not a fossil to admire. Readers must ask questions, guess at the answers, 26 what will happen next, then read to discover. They and the author form a partnership that brings the story to life. Awareness of this partnership keeps the original excitement alive through discussion, analysis, interpretation, and 27 . Literary explorations allow the reader to admire the authors’ 28 as well as their artistry. In fact, original appreciation may be enhanced by this x-ray vision. The final step is to appreciate once again the story 29 — to put the pieces back together.
Now it is your turn. Form a partnership with your author. During your 30 in reading, enter into a dialogue with the published scholars featured in Short Stories for Students. Through this 31 with experts you will revise, enrich, or 32 your original observations and interpretations.
During this adventure, I hope you will feel the same as the listeners that surround the neck of my Pueblo storyteller.
18. A．hands B．sails C．flags D．lids
19. A．considerationsB．explorations C．associations D．interpretations
20. A．imagination B．eagerness C．determination D．affection
21. A．begged B．supported C．encouraged D．challenged
22. A．dealt B．struggled C．fought D．engaged
23. A．external B．artificial C．classical D．traditional
24. A．ensured B．analyzed C．revealed D．delivered
25. A．however B．furthermore C．therefore D．besides
26. A．interpret B．anticipate C．predict D．tell
27. A．conclusion B．evaluation C．summary D．appreciation
28. A．craftsmanship B．intentions C．depth D．character
29. A．by itself B．in vain C．in question D．as a whole
30. A．observation B．involvement C．experiment D．adventure
31. A．journey B．process C．dialogue D．contact
32. A．recall B．confirm C．identify D．cancel
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
One Hundred Horses is a famous artwork by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), 33 was a European artist. The artist was born in Milan and learned to paint under the 34 ( guide) of a master. In 1715, Castiglione arrived in Macau, then reached Beijing and 35 (stay) at a Jesuit church. Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) thought highly of his 36 (painting). In China, Castiglione became known under the name of Lang Shining. He served as 37 artist for three emperors: Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. And his Western painting style 38 (adapt) to Chinese themes and tastes at that time. For example, strong shadows 39 (use) in chiaroscuro(明暗对比法) were unacceptable in Chinese portraits. Emperor Qianlong hated shadows. Therefore, when Castiglione painted the emperor, he cut down the intensity of the light, 40 (make) no shadow on the face.
Castiglione completed his One Hundred Horses 41 the form of a Chinese hand scroll(卷轴) of nearly eight meters in length. He painted it 42 (large) in a European style. Nevertheless, Castiglione reduced the dramatic chiaroscuro shading. There are only traces of shadow under the hooves(马蹄) of the horses. You can also see some of the horses, are in a flying pose that was not conventional in European paintings.
五、读后续写
43. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
To celebrate International Firefighters’ Day, a town’s special school for orphans held a special meet and greeted with the local fire department. That year, the firemen had stopped a forest fire before it could reach houses and buildings. The local newspaper celebrated their feat(功绩)with a front-page story.
The town’s firefighters came to the school dressed in uniform and answered all the kids’ questions. Captain Joshua was the department leader and explained each team member’s role.
After the demonstration, the kids presented the firemen with drawings they had made in class. All of the pictures were inspired by the firemen’s heroics.
A young boy named David approached Joshua with his drawing. Joshua noticed that the young boy had a birthmark in the same spot as his burn mark.
“Nice drawing, little man. Hey, I guess we’re kind of the same,” Joshua told him while pointing at his burn mark. David blushed and smiled. The young boy had another request for Joshua but was too shy to ask at first. David turned to his teacher, Mrs Humphries, for approval, and she gave him a thumbs up.
“Would it be all right if I came to the fire station to see all the equipment and look at the trucks ” David asked timidly. The young boy explained that he dreamed of one day becoming a fireman, which is why he wanted to learn as much as possible.
Captain Joshua told David he would be happy to give the tour, but only if Mrs Humphries agreed. “I’d be happy to accompany you and David on a tour of the station, but there is some- thing you should know, ” Mrs Humphries told the captain.
While watching the young boy playing with his friends, the teacher took a deep breath before saying, “The reason why he’s so obsessed(着迷的)with firemen is that he lost his parents in a fire. ” Captain Joshua decided that the trip would be beneficial for David and agreed to the tour.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That Saturday morning, Joshua, Mrs Humphries, and David visited the fire department.
22 years later, retired Joshua was at home when a fire broke out in his basement.
第 page number 页，共 number of pages 页
第 page number 页，共 number of pages 页
【参考答案】
1. B；
2. C；
3. B；
4. D
5. B；
6. D；
7. C；
8. B
9. A；
10. D；
11. B；
12. D
13. E
14. C
15. F
16. G
17. B
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. D
22. B
23. A
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. B
28. A
29. D
30. D
31. C
32. B
33. who
34. guidance
35. stayed
36. paintings
37. an
38. was adapted
39. used
40. making
41. in
42. largely
43.
That Saturday morning, Joshua, Mrs Humphries, and David visited the fire department. Joshua introduced David to his teammates and took him around town in one of the trucks. David took as many pictures as he could. The boy was smiling from ear to ear. David thanked Joshua for showing him around the fire department. He also said that he would become an excellent firefighter when he grew up. Joshua gave an impressed nod of approval to David and said goodbye to them for the day.
22 years later, retired Joshua was at home when a fire broke out in his basement. Joshua and his wife were left trapped in the fire. They called 911 and within ten minutes, firefighters arrived. Firemen carried Joshua and his wife out of the burning house. They laid them down to receive medical attention. But before one of the firemen left them, Joshua grabbed his shoulder. “David, is that you ” he asked. Noticing the scar above Joshua’s eye, David recognized Joshua as well. Just like David had promised all those years before, he had fulfilled his dream of becoming a firefighter and saving lives.