Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers an excellent opportunity(机会) for teens to get involved and make a difference in their community by volunteering within a variety of summer youth programs.Summer Teen volunteers assist with activities under the guidance of experienced staff (员工) and gain valuable leadership skills.In the summer,teens can apply to volunteer in the following programs:
Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer
Program Dates:June 14—August 12
Location(s):Kelly,Poplar Bridge.Running,Smith.Sunrise and Westwood parks
Information:Help facilitate opportunities to play and lead playground participants (in grades 2-7) in games,sports,arts and crafts,and make new friendships.
Mini View Volunteer
Program Dates:June 14—August 6
Location:Valley View Elementary School
Information:Help to assist with the supervision of preschoolers—1st graders in a social occasion.
The View Volunteer
Program Dates:June 14—August 6
Location:Valley View Elementary School
Information:Help to assist with supervision of 2nd-5th graders in a social recreational setting.
Camp Kota Junior Counselor
Program Dates:June 14—August 9
Location:East Bush Lake
Information:Help campers learn basic outdoor skills while meeting new friends,singing crazy songs and having tons of fun.
To apply,fill in a Parks and Recreation 2023 Summer Teen Volunteer Application.Please be sure to answer all questions and indicate all program(s) of interest.Applicants will be contacted via email with next steps after March 31,2023.Contact us by phone (952-563-8877) or e-mail at parksiec@BloomingtonMN.gov for more information.
1.What can volunteers get from the programs
A.Making the community different.
B.Becoming an experienced staff member.
C.Getting opportunities for college.
D.Getting useful leadership skills.
2.Which program suits you if you are good with kindergarten kids
A.Summer Adventure Playground Program Volunteer.
B.Mini View Volunteer.
C.The View Volunteer.
D.Camp Kota Junior Counselor.
3.What should you do to apply for the opportunity
A.Fill out an application form.
B.Answer questions via an interview.
C.Clarify your program(s) of interest by phone.
D.Contact the organizers on March 31.
B
On October 27,2021,my friend and I boarded the first flight of our journey from Vancouver Island,to Peru,South America.
Twenty-four hours and four airports later we landed in Cusco,Peru,a city of one million ing from Vancouver Island with only 100 feet above sea level,we knew that we were now at a much higher altitude(海拔)—over 11,000 feet—and needed time to get used to the scarcer oxygen(缺氧) levels! We followed the advice of other travelers and the locals: drink lots of coca leaf tea and rest for a couple of hours before any activity.
We were soon hiking through the ruins and surrounding ancient castles of Cusco.Leaving Cusco the next day,we stopped at the Moray Ruins,which were used for farming by the Incas.Their size and unique design should be considered a lesson in historical engineering skills.This Inca site is one of the least known tourist destinations,but it’s one of the most interesting places to visit.
Arriving in the beautiful Sacred Valley,we stayed at Willka T’ika for the next week.This place is wonderful.We enjoyed delicious vegetarian meals,all made with local produce by loving Quechua people.
You can’t go to Peru without visiting historic Machu Picchu.The “road” up to the ruins is made up of an endless series of switchbacks(急转弯),resulting in cold sweats.It was worth the ride,though.
It was too soon before we were leaving Peru.We learned the unique history of Inca,Quechua culture,and the farming methods still widely practiced.The best thing we took away returning home to Vancouver Island was how simple and caring the people are and how deeply they love the earth and everyone they meet.
4.Why did the author drink lots of coca leaf tea
A.To have a good rest.
B.To follow the local culture.
C.To feel better at a greater height.
D.To avoid getting thirsty on the way.
5.What does the author think of the Moray Ruins
A.They’re no longer suitable for farming.
B.They’re known to most travel lovers.
C.They’re not as interesting as expected.
D.They’re an example of creative(有创造力的) engineering.
6.Which can best describe the author’s trip to Machu Picchu
A.Safe but tiring.
B.Risky but worthwhile.
C.Enjoyable and interesting.
D.Comfortable and wonderful.
7.How does the author’s trip to Peru influence him
A.It encourages him to be more caring.
B.It helps him understand his own culture.
C.It teaches him to accept all the differences.
D.It allows him to experience modern farming.
C
At the present time,the Internet is a major part of our lives.It’s always in our hands or pockets.Whatever we are doing is somehow linked(连接) to the Internet.We start finding our connections online as well,which is quite impressive.We find a person on a social media platform(社交媒体平台),see we have a shared interest and start chatting!
Online friendships in the past were doubted and not considered reliable because you didn’t know who was behind the screen.But now,when we can go shopping online,clear bills in online banks,and virtually attend schools,why can’t we find some real friends online
With online friends,there are several advantages.When we find something catchy in someone—the very first quality of our online friend,we only then encourage ourselves to find ways to talk to them.We can share with them our everyday things,and what’s better than texting our friends our secrets?We can be present together with them on interested forums(论坛).We can share looks just through a click.And the best part is that we can shoot them a real quick message whenever we need their expert advice.
With all these strengths of an online friend,also come some weak points which make some people afraid to find their friends online.Some people believe that the person they are talking to on the screen is not real or trying to get information about their private life.They feel uncomfortable sharing and chatting with a person who they’ve never met in real life.Another problem that comes in the way of online friends is hanging out.People can’t really hang out with their online friends.The other problem is miscommunication,which sometimes leads to the end of a friendship.
Despite all these problems,online company is a perfect form of relationship between two or more.After all,we would notice these problems in any other kind of relationship or friendship.Miscommunication or a trust issue is always present even in face-to-face communication.
8.What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A.How the Internet has changed our daily life.
B.Whether people should make online friends.
C.Why a good friendship is difficult to develop.
D.What made making friends online a reality.
9.What might the underlined word “reliable” in paragraph 2 mean
A.Easy. B.Possible.
C.Dependable. D.Lasting.
10.How does the author support his view
A.By telling stories.
B.By making comparisons.
C.By explaining general rules.
D.By providing research results.
11.What is the author’s attitude towards online friendship
A.Doubtful. B.Neutral.
C.Unclear. D.Supportive.
D
If a child is playing sport,they should have fun.However,I believe learning that sometimes you lose is just as important.
There is a school of thought that if children are playing for fun,they should not keep score,which seems a bit backward to me.Participation(参与) is great,but let’s also give them a goal to reach.
Sport has winners and losers,which is an important part of its make-up.I believe the greatest joy you can get from sport is when you play hard and produce a win,when you and your teammates work together for your goal.
I am a competitive person,but I don’t think you’re ever too young to start learning that putting effort into something can result in reward(回报).I’m not saying winning should be the be-all and end-all of the experience for children,but it should at least be a choice.
Michael Jordan once said,“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.I’ve lost almost 300 games.Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.I’ve failed over and over again in my life.And that is why I succeed.”
Without learning how it feels to win,and just as importantly how it feels to lose,we will bring up children who expect life to be easy.Life is not easy and I believe the sooner children learn that,the better off they are in the long run.But,there does need to be a balance(平衡).There are parents who always want to see their children win and will punish them when they make mistakes.
I believe the key is to teach children that they should give their all in an effort to win.It does need to be fun or they won’t be interested,but they should be graceful in failure.Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is an example of someone who appears to have gone too far the other way,always in the news for his terrible attitude on court.
12.Which of the following will the author agree with
A.Fewer kids play sport nowadays.
B.It is participation that matters most.
C.Competitive sport is important for kids.
D.Kids often have unrealistic goals in sport.
13.What does the author want to show by using Jordan’s words
A.Life lies in sport.
B.Nothing is impossible.
C.Great hopes make great men.
D.Failure is the mother of success.
14.What will winning and losing in sport teach children
A.The difficulty of life.
B.The role of hard work.
C.The power of teamwork.
D.The need for dreaming big.
15.What does the author think of Nick Kyrgios
A.He is not skilled.
B.He is not graceful.
C.He sets a good example for kids.
D.He pays little attention to success.
Ⅱ.七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Summer holidays are one of the best time for a relaxing and stylish trip.As we prepare for it,packing is often a challenging task. 1 It’s not about packing light;it’s about packing smart.
2 Look for a stylish case with built-in separate space for clothes,shoes,underwear and all the other necessities(必需品).And enough room for a book,chargers,tissue and various bits needed for a smooth journey is important.
Then,instead of just throwing pieces of clothing into your suitcase(行李箱) and hoping for the best,make a plan of the clothes you’ll want to wear while you’re away.Make a list in the Notes app of your phone to really visualize(可视化) your clothes choices.
When planning your clothes,think what and where. 3 For example,a day of walking and exploring requires comfortable sportswear.A fancy dinner at a nice restaurant may need a more formal suit.Pick items that match each plan and do not put inside anything that doesn’t have a specific(具体的) use. 4
Also,try to pack multi-tasking pieces that can be easily used for different scenes.For example,wide-legged trousers are perfect for both daytime adventures and evening drinks with a simple change of shoes.
Whether you’re heading abroad or exploring the shores of nearby cities,packing for a stylish holiday seems to be simple. 5 Altogether,they will be helpful to make your packing pain-free.
A.If you choose a well-designed bag.
B.Packing smart starts with the right bag.
C.Pack items which will work with lots of other items.
D.This means you won’t end up carrying loads of things you’ll not wear.
E.What you need are a little organization and some interchangeable clothes.
F.Consider what you’ll likely be doing each day and evening and pack accordingly.
G.But there’s a way to pack your suitcase efficiently(高效地) without giving up on style.
培优提能限时练(三)
Ⅰ.
1.D [细节理解题。根据第一段中“Summer Teen volunteers assist...gain valuable leadership skills.”可知,志愿者在这些活动中能获得有用的领导技能。故选D项。]
2.B [细节理解题。根据Mini View Volunteer中“Information:Help to assist with the supervision of preschoolers—1st graders in a social occasion.”可知,如果你善于与幼儿园的孩子相处,那么Mini View Volunteer这个帮助管理学龄前儿童及一年级孩子的项目适合你。故选B项。]
3.A [细节理解题。根据最后一段中“To apply,fill in a Parks and Recreation 2023 Summer Teen Volunteer Application.”可知,如果你想要申请当暑期志愿者,需填写申请表。故选A项。]
4.C [细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知,为了适应高海拔,作者和朋友遵循了其他旅行者和当地人的建议:喝大量的古柯叶茶。故选C。]
5.D [细节理解题。根据第三段第三句可知,马里遗址是创造性工程的一个典范。故选D。]
6.B [推理判断题。根据第五段第二、三句可知,作者认为虽然去马丘比丘的路途惊险,但是很值得。故选B。]
7.A [推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,这次秘鲁的旅行使作者感受到那里的人们的朴素和体贴以及他们对土地和遇到的每个人的深沉的爱,由此推知,这鼓励他也变得更关爱他人。故选A。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了互联网给我们交友带来的影响。网络交友有利有弊,但总的来说,网络陪伴是两个或更多人之间关系的完美形式。
8.A [段落大意题。第一段主要介绍了互联网是如何改变我们的日常生活的。故选A。]
9.C [词义猜测题。根据上文“Online friendships in the past were doubted”以及下文“because you didn’t know who was behind the screen”可推知,画线词此处的意思是“可靠的”。故选C。]
10.B [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Online friendships in the past...But now...”可知是对比论证。第三段介绍网络交友的好处,第四段是网络交友的弊端,也是对比。故选B。]
11.D [观点态度题。根据最后一段中的第一句可知,作者对网络友谊持赞成态度。故选D。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文,主要讲的是孩子们在参加体育比赛的时候要理解胜负是有意义的。
12.C [推理判断题。根据第二、三段内容可知,作者不认为孩子们为了乐趣而玩耍时不应分胜负,而是认为制定目标、通力合作、理解竞争和输赢都很有意义,由此可推知,作者会同意的观点是竞技运动对孩子们很重要。故选C。]
13.D [推理判断题。根据第五段的“I’ve failed over and over again in my life.And that is why I succeed.”可知,作者想用乔丹的话来证明失败是成功之母。故选D。]
14.A [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段前两句可知,体育比赛的输赢会教会孩子们生活的艰辛。故选A。]
15.B [观点态度题。根据最后一段后两句“体育运动必须是有趣的,否则他们不会感兴趣,但他们应该在失败中保持风度。澳大利亚网球运动员Nick Kyrgios似乎是个反例,他总是因为在球场上糟糕的态度而上新闻。”可知,作者认为Nick Kyrgios没有风度。故选B。 ]
Ⅱ.
1.G [上文提出旅行之前的打包是一件难事。根据下文“It’s not about packing light; it’s about packing smart.”可知,设空处应该是提到了打包的方法。所以G选项“但是有一个方法可以让你在不放弃风格的前提下高效地打包行李”能够承上启下,符合语境。故选G。]
2.B [根据空后两句可知,本段主要讲述的是要找合适的箱子。所以B选项“明智的打包从正确的包开始”概括段意,适合作本段主题句。故选B。]
3.F [根据上文“When planning your clothes,think what and where.”及下文的例子可知,当你计划你的衣服时,要考虑到行为和场合。所以F选项“考虑一下你白天和晚上可能要做什么,然后相应地打包”能够承上启下,符合语境。故选F。]
4.D [根据上一句可知,打包时要去掉没有特定用途的东西。D选项“这意味着你不会带一大堆你不会穿的东西”能够承接上文,符合语境。故选D。]
5.E [根据上文“packing for a stylish holiday seems to be simple”可知,打包行李并不难。E选项“你需要的是一些计划和可互换的衣服”承接上文,同时照应下文,符合语境。故选E。]