Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
You know that classics like Little Women and To Kill a Mockingbird started as novels.But you probably didn’t know that these other famous movies also came from books.
Hidden Figures
This film told the story of real-life Katherine Johnson and other female African-American mathematicians who helped drive the United States into space in the 1960s.It was actually based on a 2016 non-fiction book and the movie did boost sales of the book.
Forrest Gump
The 1994 movie which was based on the book by Winston Groom won six Academy Awards,including Best Picture and Best Actor for the star Tom Hanks.Although the movie’s box-office success gave the book a huge boost,it’s the film that made its mark on pop culture history.
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkin’s psychological thriller,about a woman on a train who thinks she sees something strange out of the window,was a huge success.But unlike the fast-paced,can’t-be-put-down quality of the novel,the movie was boring.
Field of Dreams
It’s hard to describe the plot of this movie: Ray Kinsella hears a voice telling him to build a baseball field in his Iowa cornfield,and what happens next explores the themes of lost dreams,childhood heroes,and healing the pain of the past.The 1989 movie was adapted from W.P.Kinsella’s 1982 original,Shoeless Joe,but cut out some extra characters.
1.Which is the best choice for a person who loves math
A.Hidden Figures.
B.Forrest Gump.
C.The Girl on the Train.
D.Field of Dreams.
2.Who has won the Academy Award for Best Actor according to the text
A.Kevin Costner.
B.Winston Groom.
C.Tom Hanks.
D.W.P.Kinsella.
3.What is special about Field of Dreams
A.It is a romantic comedy.
B.It presents several themes.
C.It was released in 1982 for the first time.
D.It shows all the figures in Shoeless Joe.
B
When I was a kid,if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy(读写能力) foundation,I would have laughed and kept walking.Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book,My Very Favourite Book in the Whole Wide World,I shake my head,not quite believing that book has my name on it.But the truth is,this story comes from my own personal experience.
It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice.In Valdosta,Ga.,where I grew up,my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer.I was no different than the other kids,so I did what felt natural: play football and overlook school.School presented challenges every day and so did football practice,but overcoming physical adversity(逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture.Reading books not so much.
Fortunately,I went to college.That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head.Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved(包含) in the simple act of buying food.I would misread labels and grab the wrong items.Once,I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices.I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake.I realized that I needed to make an important decision.If I wanted to be a better version of me,I had to become a stronger reader.
I joined a book club and read every free moment I had.My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading.So I started a nonprofit,Share the Magic Foundation,trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy.
4.What does the author think of his new book
A.It’s beyond his expectations.
B.It’s helpful for youth literacy.
C.It’s full of humor and wisdom.
D.It’s an exact record of his early life.
5.What was the root reason for the author’s failure to find his reading voice
A.His preference for football.
B.His dream to be an entertainer.
C.The challenges he met in study.
D.The influence of his community.
6.What does the underlined phrase “reared their ugly head” in paragraph 3 mean
A.Changed. B.Surfaced.
C.Concluded. D.Disappeared.
7.Which of the following best describes the author
A.Creative and stubborn.
B.Determined and cautious.
C.Reflective and warm-hearted.
D.Persuasive and absent-minded.
C
Toilet paper as we know it today is a relatively modern invention that’s only been around for about 150 years.It’s natural to wonder what was used before modern toilet paper.Toilet paper in its ancient form dates back to China in at least the 6th century.Although paper itself appeared long before that time.
In ancient times,many kinds of materials were used instead of toilet paper.For example,sand was used by people who settled near the desert;grass was used by people living in the grassland.Some other things known to have been used included:fur,leaves,rocks,snow,and so on.Of course,it wasn’t uncommon for people to go to the bathroom in a small river.
They might have used a cloth or their hands to clean themselves afterward.For many people that might have been preferable to the method used by ancient Romans:a sponge(海绵) on a stick kept in saltwater...and shared by everyone using public bathrooms.
Luckily for us,Joseph Gayetty created the first toilet paper in 1857.His “Gayetty’s Medicated Paper” didn’t become popular soon,however,since the public was used to using materials they got for free rather than spending money on toilet paper.The rolled toilet paper we’re familiar with today appeared in the 1880s.It wasn’t necessarily soft like we’re now used to,though.Paper production methods would often leave splinters(刺) in toilet paper.It wasn’t until 1935 that Northern Tissue said they had made “splinter-free” toilet paper.
Other improvements in toilet paper happened over the course of the 20th century.Larger rolls with softer paper became more popular.Today,take a trip to your local supermarket and you will find many different kinds of toilet paper.For such a widely-used,necessary invention,it isn’t given much thought...until it runs out!
8.What might decide which material ancient people used after using the bathroom
A.What they did.
B.Where they lived.
C.How old they were.
D.How long they used the bathroom.
9.Why was Gayetty’s Medicated Paper unpopular at first
A.Because the paper had splinters.
B.Because the paper couldn’t be shared.
C.Because people didn’t want to pay for it.
D.Because people preferred rolled toilet paper.
10.How does the text mainly develop
A.By providing examples.
B.By making comparisons.
C.By telling an interesting story.
D.By following the order of time.
11.What would be the best title for the text
A.A Great Invention—Toilet Paper
B.Why Was Toilet Paper Invented
C.Toilet Paper vs Water:Which to Choose
D.What Did People Use Before Toilet Paper
Ⅱ.七选五
How to Develop a Habit of Keeping a Diary
Diaries are wonderful ways that allow you to express your emotions or ideas,and reflect on daily life in a safe private space. 1 Here are some tips to help you develop a habit of keeping a diary.
Brainstorming(集思广益) topics.Not sure what to write about?You can choose any event of your day that impresses you deeply.For example,you could write about the English exam you took at school that day.Are you feeling good about the exam? 2 Besides,you can also write down inspiring words from a famous person,your favorite book or movie and what they mean to you.
Choose an exact time each day to write in your diary. 3 Others simply forget to write.Choosing an exact time each day for diary writing may help.For example,you might choose to write in your diary every night right before bed.Don’t set an unrealistic schedule for yourself.If writing every day seems out of reach,plan on keeping a diary 3 times a week instead.
4 You don’t have to spend much time every day writing in your diary.10-15 minutes every time is enough when you’re just starting out.For example,you could write a few key points in your diary when you just try writing.Remember that keeping a diary is just an expression,not an unpleasant task,so go easy on yourself.
Use illustrations(插图) if you prefer drawing to writing.Some people find it easier to express their thoughts and emotions through drawing rather than writing.Quick drawings may also help you write down something that you want to remember but don’t have time to write about. 5
A.Write down your feelings at the time.
B.Keep your writing time short in the beginning.
C.However,you will be tired of it soon in that way.
D.For this reason,many people have tried keeping a diary.
E.Many people struggle to find the time to write in their diaries.
F.When you are thinking about the topics,keep away from them.
G.If you prefer to record your day by drawing,feel free to use that way.
课时精练一
Ⅰ.
1.A [细节理解题。根据Hidden Figures中的第一句可知,Hidden Figures讲述了真实人物凯瑟琳·约翰逊和其他非洲裔女性数学家的故事,所以喜欢数学的人可以选择这部电影,故选A项。]
2.C [细节理解题。根据Forrest Gump中的第一句可知,Tom Hanks赢得了奥斯卡最佳男主角奖,故选C项。]
3.B [推理判断题。根据Field of Dreams部分第一句可知,电影Field of Dreams探讨了失落的梦想、童年英雄和治愈过去的痛苦等主题,由此可知,这部电影有好几个主题,故选B项。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过自身的努力不断练习阅读,最终克服阅读困难,成为一名作家的故事。
4.A [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Even now when I see the title...not quite believing that book has my name on it.”可知,直到现在作者都不相信自己写了书。故选A。]
5.D [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“my community promoted two pathways...play football and overlook school”可知,作者受所在的社区文化的影响,选择踢足球和忽视学校。故选D。]
6.B [词义猜测题。根据前文的“reading struggles”以及后面的“Trips to the grocery store were stressful...I would misread labels and grab the wrong items...”可知,作者上了大学之后,生活中遇到很多关于误读的情况,所以此处应该是“开始出现”。故选B。]
7.C [推理判断题。通读全文可知,作者意识到自己的问题(reflective),并努力去改变。再根据最后一段的“So I started a nonprofit...underserved communities through literacy.”可知,他建立了非营利组织去帮助孩子们阅读,说明他热心(warm-hearted)。故选C。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章根据时间顺序介绍了厕纸发明前后的情况,并指出这是一项重要的发明。
8.B [细节理解题。由第二段中的“For example,sand was used by people who settled near the desert;grass was used by people living in the grassland.”可知,古人通过就地取材解决如厕后的清洁问题,即用什么材料取决于人们生活在哪里。故选B。]
9.C [细节理解题。由第四段中的“His ‘Gayetty’s Medicated Paper’ didn’t become popular soon,however,since the public was used to using materials they got for free rather than spending money on toilet paper.”可知,由于人们不想要花钱买厕纸,所以 Gayetty’s Medicated Paper 不受欢迎。故选C。]
10.D [推理判断题。由文中依次出现的 the 6th century,In ancient times,in 1857,in the 1880s,until 1935,the 20th century和Today可知,本文主要按照时间顺序展开。故选D。]
11. A [标题归纳题。通读全文可知,作者介绍了厕纸发明前后的情况,文中最后一段中的“For such a widely-used,necessary invention, it isn’t given much thought...until it runs out!”指出它是一个被广泛使用的必要发明。由此可知A项最能概括全文内容,故选A。]
Ⅱ.
1.D [上文讲写日记的好处,与D项“出于这个原因,许多人尝试过写日记”构成因果关系,符合逻辑。故选D。]
2.A [根据本段的中心句可知,本段主要是关于日记的话题,本空前两句以考试的感受为例子,这就是可以写在日记中的内容,所以A项“写下你当时的感受”承接上文,符合语境。故选A。]
3.E [根据本段的中心句可知,本段主要是讲写日记的时间。根据下文“Others simply forget to write.”可知,空处应涉及一部分人的做法,所以E项“许多人很难找到时间写日记”符合语境。故选E。]
4.B [空后两句讲开始时不用每天花很久写日记,与B项“一开始让你的写作时间短一点”一致,其中in the beginning与空后的starting out呼应。故选B。]
5.G [上文指出快速绘图还可以帮助你写下你想记住但没有时间写的东西,所以G项“如果你更喜欢通过绘画来记录你的一天,请随意使用这种方式”承接上文,且选项中的drawing与上文的drawings呼应。故选G。]