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WELCOME UNIT 主题训练 个人、家庭、社区及学校生活
一、主题下的语篇训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2023·渭南二模)Unlike many other exchange students, my school focused on arts such as singing, acting, dancing, and many other talents, so there wasn't much room for sports. Honestly, in the beginning, I was a little sad because I wanted to participate in basketball. However, I did not let that disappoint me. After a while, I took a pause for some self-reflection. I remembered how much I like to sing even though I don't think I'm good at it. I then thought to myself, “Why not be the one to try acting？”
After my first week, I loved the school! My art classes feel like a break from reality and the scenery at my school makes me feel as though I am in some talent-based American high school movie. Every morning, we are welcomed with the beautiful voices from my teachers. At lunch, we are entertained with musical performances by any student who wishes to sing.
During my second week of school, I was required to perform my first five-minute play with my class partner. I was a bit nervous, but I gathered courage and did it. By chance, a staff person from the school office saw my performance. After school, on my way to the bus, she called me and informed me she had recommended me and some other students to participate in an upcoming two-day workshop. I first thought she was teasing me. When I got home, I found out she'd also sent an email to my host mom.
My host mom is very busy, but she planned her schedule around the activity. My host mom picked me up from school and drove me to the workshop which was an hour from my school. After the workshop, we were presented with tickets to watch the play the following day. After the show, I met with the actors, thanked and congratulated them. On our way home, I was smiling so much that my cheeks hurt. I appreciate my host family and school for giving me this experience.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己在美国作为交换生的生活。
1．How did the author overcome her displeasure
A．By playing basketball.
B．By taking a rest.
C．By finding her talent.
D．By changing her hobby.
解析：选D 细节理解题。第一段中“I was a little sad because I wanted to participate in basketball”提到“我有一点难过，因为我想参加篮球运动。”再结合下文中“I remembered how much I like to sing even though I don't think I'm good at it. I then thought to myself，‘Why not be the one to try acting？’”可知，作者想尝试表演，通过改变爱好来克服自己的不满意。故选D。
2．What can we learn from the second paragraph
A．The school is quite different from her former one.
B．Every day in the school is simply attractive.
C．She does nothing but sing at the new school.
D．The school's beautiful scenery appeals to her.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中“My art classes feel like a break ... American high school movie.”可知，学校美丽的风景对作者有吸引力。故选D。
3．How does the author feel on hearing the words of a staff person
A．She was too excited to speak a word.
B．She just couldn't believe her ears.
C．She was proud of her performance.
D．She felt kind of scared and nervous.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“I first thought she was teasing me.”可知，作者一开始不敢相信自己的耳朵。故选B。
4．What kind of person is her host mom
A．Considerate. B．Optimistic.
C．Serious. D．Indifferent.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“My host mom is very busy ... which was an hour from my school.”可知，作者寄宿家庭的妈妈虽然很忙，但是抽出时间接作者并把作者送去工作室，故可推知，她很体贴。故选A。
B
(2023·日照三模)Jason, a straight-A student from the University of Pennsylvania, uses the term “pseudo-working” to describe how many of us study. The pseudo-worker looks and feels like someone who is working hard — he or she spends a long time in the library and is not afraid to push on late into the night — but, because of a lack of focus and concentration, he or she doesn't actually achieve much.
This phenomenon can be seen on most college campuses. For example, at Dartmouth there was a section of the main library that was open twenty-four hours a day, and the students I used to see in there late at night crowded in groups, drinking coffee, were definitely pseudo-working. The roommate who looks through her chemistry notes on the couch while watching TV is pseudo-working. The guy who brings three meals, a blanket, and six-pack of Red Bull to the study zone in preparation for an all-day paper-writing marathon is also pseudo-working.
By placing themselves in distracting environments and insisting on working long hours, these students are damaging their brain's ability to think clearly and efficiently achieve the task at hand. In the end they get half the results with twice the effort.
The bigger problem here is that most students don't even realize that they're pseudo-working. To them pseudo-working is work — it's how they've always done it, and it's how all of their friends do it. It never crosses their mind that there might be a better way. Straight-A students, on the other hand, know all about pseudo-working. They fear it. It not only wastes time, but it's also mentally tiring.
In fact, the most important skill in becoming a straight-A student is the ability to get work done quickly and with a minimum of wasted effort. So how do these students achieve this goal To understand their secret to success, consider the following simple formula (公式): work achieved＝time spent × intensity of focus.
Pseudo-working features a very low intensity of focus. Therefore, to achieve something by pseudo-working, you need to spend a lot of time. The straight-A approach, on the other hand, increases intensity in order to use less time.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大学校园里的很多事半功倍的“伪工作”现象。文章分析了原因以及后果，并用公式(完成的工作＝花费的时间 × 专注的强度)强调了专注对于一个全优生的重要性。
5．What can we learn about pseudo-workers
A．They often stay up late.
B．They love their work a lot.
C．They are not intelligent.
D．They are not productive.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The pseudo-worker looks and feels like someone who is working hard ... he or she doesn't actually achieve much. ”可知，“伪工作者”看似很努力，但收获很少，没有什么成效。故选D。
6．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
A．Pseudo-working is common.
B．Pseudo-working is acceptable.
C．Why students like pseudo-working.
D．What pseudo-working means.
解析：选A 段落大意题。通读第二段，第一句“This phenomenon can be seen on most college campuses. ”提到这种现象在大多数大学校园里都能看到，下文部分为举例说明什么样的行为为“伪工作”。故第二段主要陈述“伪工作很常见”。故选A。
7．What worries the author most concerning pseudo-working
A．Most students' unawareness of it.
B．Most students' positive attitude to it.
C．Its harmful effect on students' health.
D．Its damage to students' relationship.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The bigger problem here is that most students don't even realize that they're pseudo-working ... It never crosses their mind that there might be a better way.”可知，作者担心这些学生对于自己的“伪工作”行为一无所知。故选A。
8．Why does the author mention the formula in the text
A．To show the benefit of relaxation.
B．To stress the importance of concentration.
C．To prove the necessity of achieving work.
D．To explain the reason for spending much time.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可推知，这个公式表明，浪费的努力越小，单位时间内专注度越高，完成的工作量就越大。所以作者提到该公式是为了强调专注的重要性。故选B。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
When facing a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you've maybe heard this advice before: “Be more confident.” And most likely, your response would be，“If only it were that simple.” __9__？ Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, be optimistic and certain about your abilities, and then act courageously to face a challenge head-on. This is confidence. By keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
Tip 1: a quick fix. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term. Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task, something as simple as listening to music with deep bass. __10__. You can even strike a powerful pose or give yourself a pep talk.
Tip 2: __11__. If you're looking for a long-term change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are locked in place, you might give up, __12__. But if you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Tip 3: practice failure. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way. They learn to try different strategies, ask others for advice, and persist. So think of a challenge you want to take on, realize it won't be easy, accept that you'll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. Give yourself a pep talk, stand up, and go for it. __13__.
A．improve your ability
B．But what is confidence
C．But how can we be confident
D．believe in your ability to improve
E．It can promote feelings of power
F．assuming you've discovered something you're not very good at
G．Whatever the result is, you'll have gained greater knowledge and understanding
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。作者介绍了当面对挑战和挫折时，我们可以通过三个实用技巧来增强自信。
9．选B 根据后文中的对信心的释义以及句子“This is confidence.”可知，设空处是提出疑问“But what is confidence ”，引出下文，故选B。
10．选E 段首“There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term.”讲有小技巧提升自信，上文“Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task, something as simple as listening to music with deep bass.”列举了一个技巧：Picture your success，E项“它可以提升力量感”说明了其效果，且E项中的It指代前文的“Picture your success”，符合上下文连贯。故选E。
11．选D 设空处为段落主旨句。后文通过对固定型思维模式和成长型思维模式的对比可见，当你相信你的能力可以提升时，你所遇见的挑战才能促进你的提升和成长。所以D选项“相信你的能力能提高”符合段落主旨。故选D。
12．选F 设空处和前文的“If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are locked in place, you might give up”一起构成一个主从复合句。F选项“你认为已经发现了你不擅长的东西”是对前文的意义承接，你也许会放弃，随之而来的是你认为你发现了一个你不是很擅长的东西，前后语意连贯。故选F。
13．选G 设空处为段尾总结句。呼应本段段落主旨句“practice failure.”，当面对失败，不断尝试，勇于挑战，向他人寻求帮助，并坚持不懈。故G项“不论结果如何，你都会获得更多的知识和理解”是本段的总结句，故选G。
二、主题下的语基训练
(一)主题词汇盘查
(已会词汇，在□内打“√”；欠熟练词汇，多翻阅识记)
①preview □ ②revise/review □
③explanation □ ④comprehension □
⑤analyze □ ⑥summarize □
⑦discuss □ ⑧memorize □
⑨assignment □ ⑩practice □
attain/obtain □ achievement □
argue □ behave □
diploma □ examination □
quiz □ mark/score □
grade □ error □
(二)主题词汇训练
Ⅰ.选词填空(有两词多余)
review， analyze， comprehension， attain， score， error， preview， diploma， quiz， grade
1．It is generally believed that a high diploma guarantees a promising future.
2．I analyzed the situation and studied harder and with all my efforts and the help of others, I finally became good at physics.
3．Only by doing this can we learn all the courses well and achieve better grades.
4．To attain a high level of fluency and accuracy in a foreign language, why not make friends with native speakers and spend time with them
5．Please review all the notes you need to cover for each course and make full preparations for the coming exam.
6．You can take part in debates, quizzes,_or essay competitions in which you don't have to spend money and you can enrich your knowledge.
7．Another example is reading aloud, which studies have shown gives children bigger vocabularies and better reading comprehension in school.
8．Nobody taught him and he actually learned by himself through trial and error.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．The more you practise speaking (speak) English, the more fluently you'll speak it, which is because practice makes perfect.
2．I'd like to share my opinion on the argument (argue)“Moderate pressure does good to progress”．
3．It is necessary to_examine (examine) how the proposals can be carried out.
4．We had a heated discussion (discuss) on how to stop global warming at the meeting held the other day.
5．Only when you go all out can you make a remarkable achievement (achieve) in your career.
6．We take her everywhere with us and she is so well behaved (behave) and loving.
7．When I went to your shop for an explanation (explain), the salesperson behaved in a rude manner, turning a deaf ear to my requirement.
8．Do as what I have told you, and I'm sure they can help you a lot in the improvement of your memory (memorize)．
9．Without little time left, I finished the assignment (assign) in a hurry and the next day, I handed in it nervously.
10．In summary (summarize), only by being smart online learners can we truly enjoy the benefits of modern technology.7 / 7
WELCOME UNIT 主题训练 个人、家庭、社区及学校生活
一、主题下的语篇训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2023·渭南二模)Unlike many other exchange students, my school focused on arts such as singing, acting, dancing, and many other talents, so there wasn't much room for sports. Honestly, in the beginning, I was a little sad because I wanted to participate in basketball. However, I did not let that disappoint me. After a while, I took a pause for some self-reflection. I remembered how much I like to sing even though I don't think I'm good at it. I then thought to myself, “Why not be the one to try acting？”
After my first week, I loved the school! My art classes feel like a break from reality and the scenery at my school makes me feel as though I am in some talent-based American high school movie. Every morning, we are welcomed with the beautiful voices from my teachers. At lunch, we are entertained with musical performances by any student who wishes to sing.
During my second week of school, I was required to perform my first five-minute play with my class partner. I was a bit nervous, but I gathered courage and did it. By chance, a staff person from the school office saw my performance. After school, on my way to the bus, she called me and informed me she had recommended me and some other students to participate in an upcoming two-day workshop. I first thought she was teasing me. When I got home, I found out she'd also sent an email to my host mom.
My host mom is very busy, but she planned her schedule around the activity. My host mom picked me up from school and drove me to the workshop which was an hour from my school. After the workshop, we were presented with tickets to watch the play the following day. After the show, I met with the actors, thanked and congratulated them. On our way home, I was smiling so much that my cheeks hurt. I appreciate my host family and school for giving me this experience.
1．How did the author overcome her displeasure
A．By playing basketball.
B．By taking a rest.
C．By finding her talent.
D．By changing her hobby.
2．What can we learn from the second paragraph
A．The school is quite different from her former one.
B．Every day in the school is simply attractive.
C．She does nothing but sing at the new school.
D．The school's beautiful scenery appeals to her.
3．How does the author feel on hearing the words of a staff person
A．She was too excited to speak a word.
B．She just couldn't believe her ears.
C．She was proud of her performance.
D．She felt kind of scared and nervous.
4．What kind of person is her host mom
A．Considerate. B．Optimistic.
C．Serious. D．Indifferent.
B
(2023·日照三模)Jason, a straight-A student from the University of Pennsylvania, uses the term “pseudo-working” to describe how many of us study. The pseudo-worker looks and feels like someone who is working hard — he or she spends a long time in the library and is not afraid to push on late into the night — but, because of a lack of focus and concentration, he or she doesn't actually achieve much.
This phenomenon can be seen on most college campuses. For example, at Dartmouth there was a section of the main library that was open twenty-four hours a day, and the students I used to see in there late at night crowded in groups, drinking coffee, were definitely pseudo-working. The roommate who looks through her chemistry notes on the couch while watching TV is pseudo-working. The guy who brings three meals, a blanket, and six-pack of Red Bull to the study zone in preparation for an all-day paper-writing marathon is also pseudo-working.
By placing themselves in distracting environments and insisting on working long hours, these students are damaging their brain's ability to think clearly and efficiently achieve the task at hand. In the end they get half the results with twice the effort.
The bigger problem here is that most students don't even realize that they're pseudo-working. To them pseudo-working is work — it's how they've always done it, and it's how all of their friends do it. It never crosses their mind that there might be a better way. Straight-A students, on the other hand, know all about pseudo-working. They fear it. It not only wastes time, but it's also mentally tiring.
In fact, the most important skill in becoming a straight-A student is the ability to get work done quickly and with a minimum of wasted effort. So how do these students achieve this goal To understand their secret to success, consider the following simple formula (公式): work achieved＝time spent × intensity of focus.
Pseudo-working features a very low intensity of focus. Therefore, to achieve something by pseudo-working, you need to spend a lot of time. The straight-A approach, on the other hand, increases intensity in order to use less time.
5．What can we learn about pseudo-workers
A．They often stay up late.
B．They love their work a lot.
C．They are not intelligent.
D．They are not productive.
6．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
A．Pseudo-working is common.
B．Pseudo-working is acceptable.
C．Why students like pseudo-working.
D．What pseudo-working means.
7．What worries the author most concerning pseudo-working
A．Most students' unawareness of it.
B．Most students' positive attitude to it.
C．Its harmful effect on students' health.
D．Its damage to students' relationship.
8．Why does the author mention the formula in the text
A．To show the benefit of relaxation.
B．To stress the importance of concentration.
C．To prove the necessity of achieving work.
D．To explain the reason for spending much time.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
3 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
When facing a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you've maybe heard this advice before: “Be more confident.” And most likely, your response would be，“If only it were that simple.” __9__？ Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable, be optimistic and certain about your abilities, and then act courageously to face a challenge head-on. This is confidence. By keeping in mind a few practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
Tip 1: a quick fix. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term. Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task, something as simple as listening to music with deep bass. __10__. You can even strike a powerful pose or give yourself a pep talk.
Tip 2: __11__. If you're looking for a long-term change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are locked in place, you might give up, __12__. But if you have a growth mindset and think your abilities can improve, a challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Tip 3: practice failure. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way. They learn to try different strategies, ask others for advice, and persist. So think of a challenge you want to take on, realize it won't be easy, accept that you'll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. Give yourself a pep talk, stand up, and go for it. __13__.
A．improve your ability
B．But what is confidence
C．But how can we be confident
D．believe in your ability to improve
E．It can promote feelings of power
F．assuming you've discovered something you're not very good at
G．Whatever the result is, you'll have gained greater knowledge and understanding
二、主题下的语基训练
(一)主题词汇盘查
(已会词汇，在□内打“√”；欠熟练词汇，多翻阅识记)
①preview □ ②revise/review □
③explanation □ ④comprehension □
⑤analyze □ ⑥summarize □
⑦discuss □ ⑧memorize □
⑨assignment □ ⑩practice □
attain/obtain □ achievement □
argue □ behave □
diploma □ examination □
quiz □ mark/score □
grade □ error □
(二)主题词汇训练
Ⅰ.选词填空(有两词多余)
review， analyze， comprehension， attain， score， error， preview， diploma， quiz， grade
1．It is generally believed that a high ______ guarantees a promising future.
2．I ______ the situation and studied harder and with all my efforts and the help of others, I finally became good at physics.
3．Only by doing this can we learn all the courses well and achieve better ______.
4．To ______ a high level of fluency and accuracy in a foreign language, why not make friends with native speakers and spend time with them
5．Please ______ all the notes you need to cover for each course and make full preparations for the coming exam.
6．You can take part in debates, _______or essay competitions in which you don't have to spend money and you can enrich your knowledge.
7．Another example is reading aloud, which studies have shown gives children bigger vocabularies and better reading ______ in school.
8．Nobody taught him and he actually learned by himself through trial and ______.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．The more you practise ______ (speak) English, the more fluently you'll speak it, which is because practice makes perfect.
2．I'd like to share my opinion on the ______ (argue)“Moderate pressure does good to progress”．
3．It is necessary _____________ (examine) how the proposals can be carried out.
4．We had a heated ______ (discuss) on how to stop global warming at the meeting held the other day.
5．Only when you go all out can you make a remarkable ______ (achieve) in your career.
6．We take her everywhere with us and she is so well ______ (behave) and loving.
7．When I went to your shop for an ______ (explain), the salesperson behaved in a rude manner, turning a deaf ear to my requirement.
8．Do as what I have told you, and I'm sure they can help you a lot in the improvement of your ______ (memorize)．
9．Without little time left, I finished the ______ (assign) in a hurry and the next day, I handed in it nervously.
10．In ______ (summarize), only by being smart online learners can we truly enjoy the benefits of modern technology.
