Section Ⅲ Using Language,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time
课后训练一起提高
一、用适当的介词或副词填空
1.It happened that the boat sailed away Elephant Island.
答案from
2.There was nothing like a warm place to cheer us .
答案up
3.Life fell a regular pattern.
答案into
4.The flowers give a fragrant perfume.
答案off
二、用所给单词的适当形式填空
1.The heights of the plants (various) from 8 cm to 20 cm.
答案vary
2.No one could ever doubt her (loyal).
答案loyalty
3.The purpose of the visit was to (navigator) into an ice-filled mountain.
答案navigate
4.The task is so (challenge) that we can’t finish it on time.
答案challenging
5.Read the passage to see if your (predict) are right.
答案predictions
6.The changing temperatures could make us (illness).
答案ill
7.One hundred years ago, (explore) the Antarctic was a dangerous business.
答案exploring
三、阅读理解
A
My First Marathon(马拉松赛跑)
A month before my first marathon,one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks,leaving me only two weeks to train.Yet,I was determined to go ahead.
I remember back to my 7th year in school.In my first P.E.class,the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball.I didn’t do either well.He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.
The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years.When I started running in my 30s,I realised running was a battle against myself,not about competition or whether or not I was athletic.It was all about the battle against my own body and mind.A test of wills!
The night before my marathon,I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line.I woke up sweating and nervous,but ready to prove something to myself.
Shortly after crossing the start line,my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied.So I stopped to readjust.Not the start I wanted!
At mile 3,I passed a sign:“GO FOR IT,RUNNERS!”
By mile 17,I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly.Despite the pain,I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.
By mile 21,I was starving!
As I approached mile 23,I could see my wife waving a sign.She is my biggest fan.She never minds the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m.or questions my expenses on running.
I was one of the final runners to finish.But I finished!And I got a medal.In fact,I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.
Determined to be myself,move forward,free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签),I can now call myself a “marathon winner”.
1.Injured before the marathon,the author .
A.was well trained
B.felt scared
C.made up his mind to run
D.lost hope
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句“Yet,I was determined to go ahead.”可知,马拉松比赛前一个月,作者脚踝受伤,两个星期不能跑,只剩下两周的训练时间,但作者依然决定要去参加赛跑。故选C项。
2.Why did the author mention the P.E.class in his 7th year
A.To acknowledge the support of his teacher.
B.To amuse the readers with a funny story.
C.To show he was not talented in sports.
D.To share a precious memory.
答案C
解析推理判断题。第二段作者提到在上七年级时的一次体育课上,老师认为作者不擅长运动,作者以此说明自己不具备体育天赋。故选C项。
3.How was the author’s first marathon
A.He made it.
B.He quit halfway.
C.He got the first prize.
D.He walked to the end.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“I was one of the final runners to finish.But I finished!”可知,作者最终跑完了马拉松比赛。故选A项。
4.What does the story mainly tell us
A.A man owes his success to his family support.
B.A winner is one with a great effort of will.
C.Failure is the mother of success.
D.One is never too old to learn.
答案B
解析主旨大意题。这篇文章介绍了作者在第一次参加马拉松比赛前的一个月,虽然脚踝受了伤,但他依然坚持参加比赛,最终跑完了全程。作者之所以能完成,靠的是坚强的意志,只有这样的人才会是获胜者。故选B项。
B
As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica,she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins(企鹅) longing to say hello.These gentle,lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.
Ever since her childhood,Ginni,now 71,has had a deep love for travel.Throughout her career(职业) as a professional dancer,she toured in the UK,but always longed to explore further.When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest,she decided it was time to take the plunge.
After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts,Ginni began to travel the world,eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile.And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego,the southernmost tip of the South American mainland.“I just decided I wanted to go,” she says.“I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous,I just wanted to do it.And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”
In March 2008,Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before,to begin the journey towards Antarctica.“From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises,the whole experience was amazing.Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,”Ginni says.“I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale;it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us.You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”
The realization that this is a precious land,to be respected by humans,was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.
5.Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2
A.Try challenging things.
B.Take a degree.
C.Bring back lost memories.
D.Stick to a promise.
答案A
解析词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“has had a deep love for travel”以及“her sons eventually flew the nest”可知,Ginni从小就热爱旅行并且儿子们都自立门户了,自己可以去尝试有挑战的事情了。故选A项。
6.What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica
A.Lovely penguins.
B.Beautiful scenery.
C.A discount fare.
D.A friend’s invitation.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica...”以及第三句中的“I just decided I wanted to go”可知,在智利她买到了去往南极洲的廉价船票,然后她决定去南极。C项意为“打折票”,符合题意。故选C项。
7.What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey
A.It could be a home for her.
B.It should be easily accessible.
C.It should be well preserved.
D.It needs to be fully introduced.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The realization that this is a precious land,to be respected by humans...”可知,它应该被很好地保护。注意 “hit home to sb” 意为“切中要害,使人接受”,不指“家”的概念。 故选C项。
8.What is the text mainly about
A.A childhood dream.
B.An unforgettable experience.
C.Sailing around the world.
D.Meeting animals in Antarctica.
答案B
解析主旨大意题。文章从第一段就提到Ginni去了南极洲,第二段讲述了她去旅行的前提条件,第三段讲述机缘巧合她决定去南极洲旅行,最后两段主要说明Ginni去南极洲旅游的印象和感受。旅行和南极洲贯穿了全文,且文章第一段最后一句提到了“Ginni永远不会忘记的一次旅途”可知,一次难忘的经历最合适。 故选B项。
四、七选五阅读理解
According to Jessica Hagy,author of How to Be Interesting,it’s not difficult to make yourself interesting at a dinner party.
1 ,if you’re out of your comfort zone or if you’re wandering into somebody’s house for the first time.So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous,trying different foods and talking to strangers.
People love to talk about themselves.If you can start the conversation with a question other than “What do you do for a living ”,you’ll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is you’re talking to. 2 ,it can bring in “I have this old,broken-down vehicle” or “I rode the bus with these crazy people who were laughing at silly jokes in the back.” It just opens up conversation.
3 If you can’t take their wine away,you should certainly try to take away their soapbox(讲台).If you’re the host,you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the situation. 4 .
And what about that other dinner-party killer:awkward silence If you’re faced with an awkward silence at a dinner party,the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment(赞扬). 5 .Just quickly turn around and say,“This cake is extremely delicious and you have to tell me all about it.”
So being interesting at a dinner party isn’t that hard.
A.How do you know the host
B.The first step is to go exploring
C.If you ask the question “How did you get here ”
D.Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangers
E.Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to say
F.What about that person who has had too much to drink or won’t stop talking
G.He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most
答案1.B 2.C 3.F 4.E 5.G
五、语篇填空
Nowadays,there are a lot of reminding days in the world.World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the first Wednesday of March.It 1. (start) by a website in 2010 and has now reached more than 60 countries.2. aim is to encourage people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy the benefits of a book.The website asks everyone 3. (celebrate) the day by taking a book,finding an audience and reading out aloud.It is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write 4.(belong) to all the people.The website asks visitors to join in the movement to reduce the number of illiterate(不识字的) people in the world.It is 5. (absolute) necessary to help those 6. cannot read.The website says,“It’s time to start by reading aloud to 7. might like it.Share a book with a child who might need it,share a story with someone who would treasure it,listen 8. (patient) to someone else’s story as they share it with you.” The United Nations says,“Literacy involves a 9. (vary) of learning in 10. (enable) individuals to achieve their goals,to develop their knowledge and to participate fully in society.” In that way,World Read Aloud Day does help make a difference.
答案1.was started 2.The/Its 3.to celebrate
4.belongs 5.absolutely 6.who 7.whoever 8.patiently
9.variety 10.enabling
六、选词创境
选择下列词汇进行写作,自己创设一个体验语境,形成一个小语段。
cruel,set off,guidance,voyage,loyal,bitter,cheer...up,enthusiastic,adversity,abandon
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参考范文
Facing a variety of adversities in life,many people may think it’s too cruel to them.Give up or cheer us up Maybe we can handle them as follows:First,we should abandon the unnecessary things and set off for the next destination with ease.At the same time,we should keep enthusiastic and welcome life.Third,under the right guidance,we should build up our knowledge and make us stronger.At last,why not make voyages to relieve our stress In a word,be loyal to our belief,keep positive to get through the bitter period.
4第四单元测评
(时间:120分钟 满分:150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
W:You are up early!I thought you’d sleep in after working so late last night.
M:I thought about it,but the weather looks perfect for surfing.
W:Great!I’ll go with you to the beach!I’ll go jogging while you’re surfing.
1.What is the woman going to do
A.Get some sleep.
B.Go surfing.
C.Jog on the beach.
答案C
M:Mum,is my lunch packed It’s 7:20 now.The bus will come in ten minutes!I can’t be late for school again.
W:I’m almost done.Give me two minutes...There!Have a great day,dear.See you at four!
2.When will the bus arrive
A.At 7:20.
B.At 7:22.
C.At 7:30.
答案C
W:The traffic is so bad today!I hope we can get to work on time.
M:Maybe we should call the boss and let him know we’re going to be late.
W:That’s a good idea.I’m sure he’ll understand.Do you have our office phone number
3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Boss and employee.
B.Workmates.
C.Taxi driver and passenger.
答案B
W:May I help you,sir
M:Yes.I don’t want to eat anything these days.I don’t know why.
W:Please sit here and wait a moment.There is still a patient before you.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a bank.
B.In a restaurant.
C.In a hospital.
答案C
M:Why do you look so worried today
W:You see,this is Jane’s first time she has ever been out without us.
M:As parents,we have to realise that she has grown up already.
W:I know,but I just can’t help worrying.
5.What is the woman worried about
A.Her parents’ health.
B.Her daughter’s safety.
C.Her daughter’s education.
答案B
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
M:I have never taken the subway here before.
W:Well,we have a very good subway system.We can go almost anywhere in the city by subway.And we don’t have to worry about traffic jams.
M:Sounds good.Is it in service every day
W:Yes.7 days a week,about 18 hours a day.
M:Oh,the subway runs a little longer in my country:20 hours starting from 4:00 in the early morning until midnight.
6.What does the woman say about the subway here
A.It’s crowded.
B.It’s convenient.
C.It’s complicated.
答案B
7.How long is the subway in service in the man’s country
A.16 hours.
B.18 hours.
C.20 hours.
答案C
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
M:Today we had a lesson at school about cyber bullying.
W:Cyber bullying What does it mean
M:It means the act of doing or saying something bad about someone online.A recent study showed that about a quarter of teenagers today do it!
W:I can’t believe it.I’ve never been mean to anyone over the Internet and none of my friends have either.
M:Really Haven’t you ever posted a bad photo of someone online,or “liked” a mean comment about someone
W:Well,yes,of course.Everyone does that,but we’re only having fun.
M:I don’t think so.You don’t know how this makes people feel.
W:I suppose you’re right.I never thought about it that way.
8.What does the study show about cyber bullying
A.Few teenagers fight against it.
B.Some teenagers take part in it.
C.Most teenagers don’t know about it.
答案B
9.What does the man think of cyber bullying
A.Improper.
B.Amusing.
C.Unbelievable.
答案A
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
W:Did you enjoy the meal at the restaurant last night,Tony
M:It wasn’t as good as I had thought.You gave the place such a good review after you’d tried it out with Katie that I was expecting to go there.
W:Yes,I was a bit disappointed this time,too.My steak was really tough and they took that wonderful cheesecake off the menu for some reason.
M:I thought you were enjoying the steak.Anyway,the salad wasn’t bad.
W:What do you think the others thought of it
M:Well,I’ll find it out tomorrow.I guess no one wanted to spoil the celebration for Jack.Well,I’ll miss him.It’ll be strange in the office without him.
W:Sure.These people at the next table had an argument about the bill.At least we had no problems with that.
10.Who recommended this restaurant
A.Tony.
B.The woman.
C.Jack.
答案B
11.What food was the man satisfied with
A.Steak. B.Cheesecake. C.Salad.
答案C
12.Why did the speakers eat out last night
A.To hold a farewell party.
B.To solve office problems.
C.To meet some new people.
答案A
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
W:So Mr Taylor,your books are all set in different countries,aren’t they
M:Yes.Everything in my novels happens in countries I know.I was born in South Africa and I still live there.I began by writing a novel about a family living in Egypt.My most recent book was about Morocco.I spent several months there last year.
W:Your books are all adventure stories.Has anything really dangerous ever happened to you
M:Well,I’ve had a few experiences with wild animals!But the worst thing was definitely when I was driving along a desert and my car suddenly stopped and wouldn’t start again.Fortunately,I had plenty of water.
W:Sounds very frightening.What do you do in your spare time
M:Well,I actually find it hard to relax.I’m pretty sociable,and I know lots of people,so I usually arrange to do something with them.
W:Great.Do you have any special plans for the future
M:Well,I’ve travelled all over the world,and there aren’t many places I still want to visit.My main aim is to write the history of my local area.I’ve decided to stop writing novels because I want to do something different.
13.Where was Mr Taylor’s latest book set
A.In Egypt. B.In Morocco. C.In South Africa.
答案B
14.What was the worst thing that has ever happened to Mr Taylor
A.Some wild animals attacked him.
B.His car broke down in a desert.
C.He almost died from lack of water.
答案B
15.What does Mr Taylor usually do in his free time
A.He writes novels.
B.He relaxes at home.
C.He socialises with friends.
答案C
16.What is Mr Taylor’s plan for the future
A.Keeping writing novels.
B.Working on a book about the history of his local area.
C.Travelling around the world.
答案B
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
M:During my trip to England last year,I had the opportunity to visit Stonehenge.Almost every tourist who travels to England visits this ancient,mystical place.I remember it was a very hot day in July with a lot of sunshine.We left our hotel quite early.When we arrived there,it was already nine.The Stonehenge was made of huge square stones,which weigh nearly five tons each,stand eighteen feet high,and are three feet thick.It was amazing to see them up close.Something that I really asked myself was how the ancient people could have been clever enough to arrange the stones and place them altogether to form a circle without using any modern technology.It was really strange.One of the most exciting things about Stonehenge is the mystery surrounding it.As I walked around the stones,I noticed how isolated they were;there was nothing else standing around them,no community or anything.Were they also isolated in ancient times If so,why had the ancient people built them that way If only I could travel back in time and find out!
17.How much does each square stone weigh
A.Nearly 3 tons.
B.Nearly 5 tons.
C.Nearly 18 tons.
答案B
18.What was the speaker wondering when seeing the stones
A.How Stonehenge was built.
B.Where the stones came from.
C.Who built Stonehenge.
答案A
19.What does the speaker want to do
A.Learn more modern technology.
B.Travel to England again.
C.Unlock the mystery.
答案C
20.What does the speaker mainly talk about
A.Attractions in England.
B.Mysteries all over the world.
C.His experience of visiting Stonehenge.
答案C
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(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
A teenager needs to have a sense of independence in their life to feel secure(安全的).To some teenagers independence means a lot to them,and I think that some parents don’t allow their teenagers enough independence.
Independence has something to do with freedom.Some kids are not allowed to go anywhere alone,and the only thing their schedule includes is going to school,coming home,going to sleep,and repeating the process the next day.Parents tend to be afraid that their kids can get hurt if they go outside into the world.But if parents control their kids too much,they may never learn to live on their own.The best way for a teenager to learn lessons is through experience.I think it is beneficial for teenagers to have freedom.
Teenagers’ lack of freedom can also stop them from having good friendships at school.Some might say this is a good thing,because it helps them focus more on their schoolwork.I argue that this can only discourage them not to do their schoolwork.Some parents do not allow their children to be around their friends outside the school,thinking that this will get them into trouble.But I don’t think so.Instead,isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cell phone Cell phones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents,and communicate with friends.
Privacy is another issue between parents and their teenagers.Teenagers tend to enjoy relaxation by themselves in their own room.This also gives them a sense of independence.It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home.I know that my mum always goes in my room when I’m not home,and this has brought me to the point where I have asked many times to get a lock on my door.
21.What is the main idea of the second paragraph
A.Kids know how to live independently.
B.Some parents allow their kids no freedom.
C.It benefits teenagers to have freedom.
D.Kids have a dull routine every day
答案C
解析段落大意题。第二段中作者提出独立与自由有关,作者指出很多父母过分控制自己的孩子,这样孩子永远不可能学会独立,作者认为青少年有自由是有益的。也就是说青少年要独立就要有自由,青少年有自由是有好处的,故选C项。
22.In the opinion of the author, .
A.parents should make it easy for kids to communicate with their friends
B.good friendships between kids harm their schoolwork
C.it is unnecessary for a kid to have a cell phone
D.kids should focus on the schoolwork
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据第三段的“Instead,isn’t this a good reason for parents to get their children a cell phone Cell phones allow teenagers to stay in touch with their parents,and communicate with friends.”可知,作者认为父母给孩子买手机可以让孩子和父母以及朋友保持联系。这说明作者认为父母应该让孩子们能够容易与朋友交流。故选A项。
23.How do teenagers usually feel when their parents enter their rooms in their absence
A.Disappointed.
B.Lucky.
C.Angry.
D.Calm.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段的“It often annoys teenagers when their parents enter their room when they are not home.”可知,对于青少年来说,父母在他们不在家的时候进入他们的房间经常会惹恼他们。故选C项。
B
Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.
Tom McClean,a soldier who holds the solo record for occupying Rockall for 40 days in 1985,told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.
“I’m fully expecting it to be tough,” Nick Hancock said,“I’m hoping that by doing my daily tasks fairly slowly,I’m going to be able to keep most of my time busy.I think the worst times will come if I’m boxed up for several days by bad weather.”
Hancock hopes to land on Rockall in early June and will carry out the last tests of his boat next week.He has a small wind turbine(涡轮机) and a solar panel for power,more than two months’ food,a satellite phone and a laptop loaded with e-books to keep him going.Hancock will update an adventure blog,texting messages out on the Internet and emailing his wife Pam and friends every day.
Rockall has been occupied before,most famously by McClean but also by three Greenpeace campaigners,who set the long-stay record of 42 days in 1997 by occupying the rock in protest at oil and gas exploration in the area.
The last human inhabitants Hancock knows of are a small group of Belgian amateur radio enthusiasts,who are interested in broadcasting from distant islands;they were on Rockall overnight in late 2010.
Hancock has no large support team behind him.Except for the coastguard(海岸警卫队),his only lifeline will be the Orca Ⅲ,the passenger boat which will take him to Rockall.
24.Nick Hancock’s main goal is to .
A.protest at oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic
B.show his ability to adapt himself to bad conditions
C.prove broadcasting from distant islands can be possible
D.challenge the previous record of living alone on Rockall
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第一段的“Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.”可知选D项。
25.According to Tom McClean,the biggest challenge Hancock would meet was .
A.loneliness
B.bad weather
C.lack of food
D.communication
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第二段的“...told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.”可知选A项。
26.To keep his time busy on Rockall,Hancock will .
A.do his daily tasks slowly
B.write a book
C.think of his wife
D.surf online
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第三段的“I’m hoping that by doing my daily tasks fairly slowly,I’m going to be able to keep most of my time busy.”可知选A项。
27.How will Hancock get to Rockall
A.On the coastguard’s boat.
B.On a passenger boat.
C.On his own plane.
D.On a passenger plane.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段的“...his only lifeline will be the Orca Ⅲ,the passenger boat which will take him to Rockall.”可知选B项。
C
When Gary Friedlander heard a man shouting for help from the ocean early Tuesday morning,the doctor rushed down to the beach from his family’s summer flat to try to save him.But the vacationer didn’t know that help had already arrived:His 14-year-old son.As a seventh grader,Michael Friedlander,who was waxing his surfboard on the shore with friends at around 7:15 a.m.,had heard the screams from a 20-something man.It was before the lifeguards went on duty.“He dove right in,told his friend who was in the water with his board to give the board to him,and he immediately went over to the man and brought him to the beach,”Michael’s mother,Debbie,says.“By the time my husband got there,all the man could say was,‘Your son just saved my life’.”
“The man,alone at the time,had apparently gotten swept away,” says Debbie.“It was a very strong current that day,”she adds,“so I understand if you didn’t know how to swim well you could easily get caught in a rapid current.Michael is used to such conditions.I’m proud of him,” says Debbie.“But he’s so modest;he was shocked that people were making a big deal about what he did.He just said,‘Why wouldn’t I help ’I mean,he didn’t even bat an eye about getting involved.”
The teen doesn’t have lifeguarding dreams,but an open invitation from the Ocean City beach patrol(巡逻队) might change his mind.“They told him,‘If you want a job in the future,come and find us,’” Debbie says.
28.What does Michael do
A.He is a doctor.
B.He is a student.
C.He is a local lifeguard.
D.He is a swimming coach.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第一段的“...His 14-year-old son.As a seventh grader...”可知,迈克尔是一个学生。
29.Where was Michael when he heard someone screaming
A.In the water.
B.On the beach.
C.On his surfboard.
D.In his summer flat.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第一段的“...Michael Friedlander,who was waxing his surfboard on the shore...had heard the screams...”可知,听到有人尖叫时,迈克尔正在海滩上。
30.What was Michael shocked at
A.His dad’s behaviour.
B.The man’s shouting.
C.People’s strong reaction.
D.The extremely strong current.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据第二段的“...he’s so modest;he was shocked that people were making a big deal about what he did.”可推断,迈克尔救人的事件引起了人们的强烈反响,但迈克尔为此感到惊讶,因为他认为自己做了理所当然的事情。
31.What do we know about Michael
A.He is looking for a job.
B.He has been offered a job.
C.He is going to be a lifeguard.
D.He dreams of being a lifeguard.
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推知,海滩巡逻队给迈克尔提供了一份工作。
D
The view you adopt for yourself significantly affects the way you lead your life.It can determine whether you become the person you want to be and whether you achieve the things you value.How does this happen How can a simple belief have the power to transform your psychology and,as a result,your life
Believing that your qualities are carved in stone—the fixed mindset—creates an urgency to prove yourself over and over.Some of us are trained in this mindset from an early age.Even as a child,I was focused on being smart,but the fixed mindset was really stamped in by Mrs Wilson,my sixth-grade teacher.She believed that people’s IQ scores told the whole story of who they were.We were seated around the room in IQ order,and only the highest-IQ students could be trusted to collect homework,or take a note to the principal.She was creating a mindset in which everyone in the class had one consuming goal—look smart,don’t look stupid.
I’ve seen so many people with this consuming goal of proving themselves—in the classroom,in their careers,and in their relationships.Every situation calls for a confirmation of their intelligence,personality,or character.Every situation is evaluated:Will I succeed or fail Will I look smart or stupid Will I feel like a winner or a loser
But doesn’t our society value intelligence,personality,and character Isn’t it normal to want these qualities Yes, but...
There’s another mindset,the growth mindset,which is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can develop through your efforts.Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.Did you know that Darwin and Tolstoy were considered ordinary children That the photographer Cindy Sherman,who has been on almost every list of the most important artists of the twentieth century,failed her first photography course
You can see how the belief that valuable qualities can be developed creates a passion for learning.Why waste time proving how great you are,when you could be getting better Why hide weaknesses instead of overcoming them The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it,even when it’s not going well,is the feature of the growth mindset.This is the mindset that allows people to achieve success during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
32.What is the author’s attitude toward Mrs Wilson’s way of teaching
A.Unconcerned.
B.Sceptical.
C.Supportive.
D.Disapproving.
答案D
解析作者态度题。根据第三段的“Every situation calls for a confirmation of their intelligence,...Will I feel like a winner or a loser ”以及第四段的内容可知,作者对这种按照智力去给学生贴上标签的教学方法是不赞同的。故选D项。
33.According to paragraph 5,the example of Darwin and Tolstoy shows that .
A.success has nothing to do with natural gifts
B.achievements can be gained through hard work
C.it’s difficult to predict one’s future success
D.one single outcome defines our ability
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据第五段的“Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.”可知,作者引用Darwin和Tolstoy的例子是想去证明每个人都可以通过努力去改变和成长。故选B项。
34.The author strongly believes that we should .
A.carry out an honest evaluation of our qualities
B.see success as a proof of intelligence or talent
C.focus on self-development rather than self-proving
D.believe good things will happen during difficult times
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据第三段的“I’ve seen so many people with this consuming goal of proving themselves—in the classroom,in their careers,and in their relationships.”以及第五段的“Everyone can change and grow through efforts and experience.”可知,作者认为每个人都可以通过努力和经历去改变和成长,因此作者认为我们应该注意自我发展而不是自我证明。故选C项。
35.The main purpose of the passage is to .
A.explain the differences between two mindsets
B.persuade people to adopt the right mindset
C.inform people of the influence of the mindset
D.advise people to assess their mindset
答案B
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段的“The passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it...This is the mindset that allows people to achieve success during some of the most challenging times in their lives.”可知,作者想告诉人们,即使事情进展不顺,也要坚持下去,这是成长型心态的特点。它可以让人们在生活中最具挑战性的时刻获得成功。进而劝说人们要采取正确的心态面对生活。故选B项。
第二节(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。
Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump ” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board,you will stay undecided.
37 More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal First,you need to evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc.Only then should you set your goals.
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation.This is quite important,because it is directly related to your commitment.There are times when your heart is not in your work. 38 So,slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity(清晰)of thoughts can help you move forward.
Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible. 39 They also need to be measurable.You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.
Your personal circumstances are equally important.For example,you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 40 You should reassess your goals,and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned.You cannot overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.
A.This can affect your work.
B.So how should you motivate yourself
C.However,this should not discourage you.
D.So why should we try to set specific goals
E.They can change according to circumstances.
F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.
G.Without motivation,you can neither set a goal nor reach it.
答案36.G 37.B 38.A 39.E 40.C
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One of my favourite things in life is my monthly date night with my daughter.Now it has become our 41 to include some kind of Smile Card activity whenever we can.It’s very hot today,so we thought we would make our 42 something cool.We went to an ice cream shop and sat down at the table near the counter.
As we 43 our ice cream we told the woman that we’d like to buy ice cream for the next person who came to the counter.After knowing my intention,the cashier was so excited and couldn’t wait for the 44 person.My daughter was also excited to 45 the person!
About five minutes later the cashier 46 told us,“Oh,a mother and two little kids are coming!” As the woman ordered their ice cream and reached for her wallet the cashier told her that someone wanted to buy her family’s ice cream.She couldn’t 47 it.“Seriously ”she asked with 48 .It was great.Rachel and I pretended not to notice.
The cashier,in the spirit of remaining anonymous(匿名的),came over to “wipe off our table”,leaving our 49 without being seen.She was about as 50 as we were about our random act of kindness.
We took a napkin and wrote a 51 to the cashier thanking her for helping us help the others.We waited until she went to the back room and quickly placed the note,a nice tip,and a Smile Card on the counter,leaving the 52 before we were seen.
When we got home my daughter was 53 excited to tell her mum what we did.I love my date nights with my daughter more than anything else in the world.What’s more,I 54 every moment with her.It is even more special that we 55 our Smile Card adventures together too.
41.A.practice B.custom
C.chance D.interest
答案A
解析根据首段第二句可知,此处表示无论何时,做一些好事成了他们的一种惯例。practice是名词,意为“惯例”。
42.A.gratitude B.wisdom
C.kindness D.courage
答案C
解析根据首段第二句提到Smile Card(微笑卡)以及结合第四段最后一句中的act of kindness可知,此处应用kindness。
43.A.dealt with B.turned down
C.argued about D.paid for
答案D
解析根据空后的our ice cream以及to buy ice cream for the next person可知,作者在付款的同时告诉店员,他们打算为下一位来这个店消费的顾客付款。
44.A.serious B.worried
C.lucky D.anxious
答案C
解析根据本段第一句可知,作者打算为下一位来这个店消费的顾客付款,在店员看来,这个消费者是幸运的。
45.A.spot B.spy
C.take D.concentrate
答案B
解析根据第二段倒数第二句的描述可知,店员非常兴奋地等待着那位幸运者,此处表示作者的女儿也非常兴奋,想发现这位幸运者。spy“看见,找出”。
46.A.quietly B.madly
C.perfectly D.strangely
答案A
解析根据第二段第二句店员知道了“我”们的意图可知,此处表示五分钟后,那位店员“悄悄地”告知“我”们幸运者出现了。
47.A.face B.believe
C.bear D.support
答案B
解析根据下文的“Seriously ”可知,当店员告诉那位幸运的女士有人想为她们付钱时,她很惊讶,不敢相信。
48.A.shock B.pride
C.doubt D.nerve
答案C
解析参考上题解析。with doubt“怀疑地”。
49.A.order B.plate
C.bowl D.change
答案D
解析根据前面的描述可知,“我”们为那位女士付款,此处是店员把找的零钱给“我”们送了过来。
50.A.secret B.cautious
C.favourite D.happy
答案D
解析前面已经提到店员非常兴奋,此处是表示店员和“我”们都因为这一善举而感到高兴。
51.A.note B.story
C.report D.diary
答案A
解析根据后文的placed the note(放下了这个便条)可知,此处表示“我”们用餐巾纸写了一张便条。
52.A.counter B.money
C.shop D.letter
答案C
解析根据第一段最后一句的shop提示可知,此处表示在“我”们被发现之前,“我”们离开了那家店。
53.A.ever B.even
C.just D.still
答案D
解析根据文意可推知,作者的女儿回到家后依然很兴奋,故选D项。
54.A.treasure B.desert
C.make D.improve
答案A
解析此处是进一步说明作者珍惜(treasure)和女儿在一起的每一刻。
55.A.spare B.share
C.experience D.expect
答案B
解析此处表示作者他们分享做好事的经历,认为这是特殊的。share “分享”,符合语境。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
For thousands of years,people have told fables(寓言) 56. (teach) a lesson or to pass on wisdom.Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures,and the well-known Aesop’s fables date to the 57.(six) century,B.C.Yet,the form of the fable still has values today,58. Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow.”
Carson uses a simple,direct style common to fable.In fact,her style and tone(口吻) are seemingly directed at children.“There was once a town in the heart of America 59. all life seemed to enjoy peaceful co-existence with its surroundings,”her fable begins,60.(borrow) some familiar words from many age-old fables.Behind the simple style,however,is a serious message 61. (intend) for everyone.
62. (difference) from traditional fables,Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral.She warns of the environmental dangers facing society,and she teaches that people must take responsibility 63. saving their environment.
The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life.However,Cason’s theme is a more weighty 64. (warn) about environmental destruction.Carson proves that a simple literary form that has been passed down through the ages can still 65.(employ) today to draw attention to important truths.
答案56.to teach 57.sixth 58.as 59.where
60.borrowing 61.intended 62.Different 63.for
64.warning 65.be employed
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,随着共享单车逐渐进入海外市场,你的英国笔友Tom对此非常感兴趣。请你写封邮件向他介绍共享单车。邮件的内容包括:
1.共享单车的使用方法(扫二维码,解锁自行车);
2.共享单车的便利之处;
3.询问他共享单车在英国的情况。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:共享单车 shared bikes;二维码 the QR code
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
参考范文
Dear Tom,
I am more than delighted to know you are greatly interested in shared bikes.It is my pleasure to introduce them to you.
When you spot a shared bike,what you need to do is just scan the QR code to unlock it and enjoy your trip.Shared bikes are environmentally friendly and convenient,which have given people an advantage over other means of public transport.
With the shared bikes entering the UK,I can’t help but wonder about its situation there.Could you please tell me something about that
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25 分)
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。续写词数应为150左右。
When Lisa was a little girl,she learned an important lesson from her father.He father told her that when she faced a problem,she should never give up,and instead she should try another solution.In the following years,Lisa always remembered her father’s words.
When Lisa was little,she dreamed of becoming a fashion designer after growing up.It was always her dream.But it was not an easy road.After graduating from college,Lisa went to Paris with her designs in order to make her dream come true.In Paris,she tried to talk to famous designers and show them some of her designs,but none of them showed any interest.
Though Lisa was discouraged,she didn’t give up.One day,at a friend’s party,she was introduced to a young lady who was dressed in a beautiful knitted(针织的) sweater.It wasn’t a fancy colour,but it did have very special stitches(编织法).Lisa asked that lady if she knitted it herself after talking with her for a while.The lady said it was a work of a lady in Paris.
Lisa really loved the special stitches and wanted to include them in her designs.And then Lisa had an even braver idea.“Why not own a fashion store of my own That way,I could design,make and sell my own clothes,”she thought.So she decided to begin with that kind of sweater.Later Lisa’s friend introduced her to Madam Dean who knitted that sweater.The lady was from Armenia and she learned to knit that kind of sweater from people in her country.
Lisa drew a picture of a sweater and asked Madam Dean to knit the sweater for her.Madam Dean agreed.One week later,Lisa got the sweater.The following day after Lisa received it,she wore it to a party in the fashion industry.
Lisa was very nervous but she was lucky.Not long after the party began,her sweater drew the attention of a store owner from New York.She wanted to order forty such sweaters in two weeks.Lisa was really happy and accepted the order.
The next day,Lisa told the good news to Madam Dean.
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Lisa then remembered her father’s words.
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参考范文
The next day,Lisa told the good news to Madam Dean.Madam Dean almost shouted,“What Forty sweaters in two weeks That’s impossible!Do you know how long it took me to make the sweater for you It took me one week.” Lisa was very worried to hear that.But she didn’t want to lose such a great opportunity.It was really important to her.
Lisa then remembered her father’s words.She decided to find another solution.She thought Madam Dean might not be the only one in Paris that knew how to knit that kind of sweater.She asked Madam Dean if she knew anyone else who could help her.Madam Dean then started to make some phone calls.Finally,she found twenty women who agreed to help her.All the sweaters were finished in two weeks.The sweaters were all delivered to New York and they sold very well.Lisa was finally closer to her dream.
16Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking
课后训练一起提高
一、用适当的介词或副词填空
1.I have been dreaming becoming a doctor since I was five.
答案of
2.No matter how difficult the matter is,I am ready it.
答案for
3. the age of 19,I was fit and full of vigour.
答案At
4.When the ship sank,our hearts sank it.
答案with
5.But our surprise,he allowed Jack to keep his notes.
答案to
6.Suddenly,the situation went bad to worse.
答案from
二、用所给单词的适当形式填空
1.His (endure) was so surprising that we all admired him.
答案endurance
2.I don’t believe the applicant can be (qualify) for the job.
答案qualified
3.Standing at the door,the old couple welcomed us (enthusiastic).
答案enthusiastically
4.I managed to complete the (assign) he had sent me.
答案assignment
5.With the ship (sink),all the passengers burst into tears.
答案sinking
6.My brother was (abandon) to watching TV when I came in.
答案abandoned
7.His (envy) eyes made me uncomfortable.
答案envious
三、句型转换
1.He has been refused again.
→He has been again.
答案turned down
2.All my team will set out for Beijing.
→All my team will for Beijing.
答案set off
3.Because of envy,he made some bad remarks on her.
→ ,he made some bad remarks on her.
答案Out of envy
4.I thought he would come on time but he didn’t appear.
→I thought he would come on time but he didn’t .
答案turn up
5.To tell the truth,I envy you for your honesty.
→To tell the truth,I envy .
答案you your honesty
四、阅读理解
A
Landon Cunningham’s 9th birthday celebration and first trip to a Major League baseball game changed from a near disaster to relief in a split second(刹那),all thanks to his hero dad.
Landon was looking at his phone while sending his mum a picture from Saturday’s game when Pittsburgh outfielder(外野手) Danny Ortiz lost control of his bat.That sent the bat flying fast into the seats behind the first base,directly at Landon’s face.At the last moment,the boy’s father,Shaun Cunningham,put out his arm to block the bat from hitting his son.
“I didn’t have a lot of time to think,”Shaun said.“Once I realised that it was headed for my son,I just did anything that I could to deflect it.”
“I looked up because my dad said something,but I didn’t look up in time and he put out his arm to block it,” Landon said.
The family was able to breathe a sigh of relief thanks to Shaun,who is a firefighter.Shaun’s wife,Ashley,got emotional when she first saw a photo of her son nearly getting badly hit.“She got a little disgusted looking at it,”Shaun said about his wife.
And soon,Landon will have something else to commemorate(纪念) his memorable big league birthday.
While the bat incident was a little scary for Landon,Shaun made sure it was a day to remember.“My first baseball game was amazing,” Landon said.
1.What happened on Saturday
A.Danny Ortiz fell and his bat dropped.
B.A game was played for Landon’s birthday.
C.Landon played his first baseball game.
D.A baseball bat flew into the audience seats.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第二段的第一、二句可知,Landon正在看手机,同时给他的妈妈发送比赛照片,这时Pittsburgh的外野手Danny Ortiz手中的球棒脱手。球棒快速飞入一垒后面的观众席,直奔Landon的面部飞去。
2.The underlined word “deflect” in paragraph 3 probably means to .
A.try hard to gain something
B.give something back
C.make something change direction
D.keep away from something
答案C
解析词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句可知,在最后一刻,男孩的爸爸Shaun Cunningham伸出胳膊阻挡球棒,防止它击中自己的儿子。由此可知,Shaun应是竭尽所能去令其转向(以防止它打到他的儿子)。所以画线词deflect意为“使……转向”。
3.When first seeing a photo of the incident,Landon’s mother .
A.failed to keep calm
B.regretted for missing it
C.passed out at once
D.thought baseball was disgusting
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第五段的“Shaun’s wife,Ashley,got emotional when she first saw a photo of her son nearly getting badly hit.”可知,Shaun的妻子Ashley第一次看到儿子差点被狠狠击中的照片时变得情绪激动起来。由此可知,她当时没能保持镇定。
B
Have you ever found yourself in this situation:You hear a song you used to sing when you were a child—a bit of homesickness,as we say.But it is not a distant childhood memory.The words come back to you as clearly as when you sang them all those years ago.Here is an example:
I had not heard this song for many years.But when the DJ played it recently at a children’s birthday party,I sang it word for word.“A noun’s a special kind of word.It’s any name you’ve ever heard.I find it quite interesting—a noun’s a person,place or thing.”This is the Schoolhouse Rock song that taught me what nouns are and I never forget it.
It seems there is a scientific reason for this.Researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language.They found that remembering words in a song was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.
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Language teachers already know the value of using music and singing.A teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington,D.C.relies heavily on songs to teach Chinese.Hua Zhuying teaches students who most likely have never spoken Chinese before coming to the school.Ms Hua says she uses music all the time to teach children Chinese.
For example,she says,for little kids she usually uses English songs but teaches them the Chinese lyrics(歌词).So it’s easy for them to start because they know the music.What they need is just to translate English into Chinese words.She adds that it is fun for the kids.“So,I think they are really having fun learning Chinese songs using English music.Sometimes,I think if I were taught English like that way maybe I would speak much better English than now.”
4.What do you know from the example the author gives
A.That song was about English grammar.
B.He joined in his friend’s birthday party.
C.We all can learn English well by singing.
D.His teacher was good at teaching Chinese.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第二段的“A noun’s a special kind of word.It’s any name you’ve ever heard.I find it quite interesting—a noun’s a person,place or thing.”可知,这首歌介绍了什么是名词,也就是说这首歌是关于英语语法的。
5.What may be talked about between paragraph 3 and paragraph 4
A.Why the author put forward this topic.
B.How the author’s teacher taught English.
C.What classes are fit to be taught by singing.
D.How the researchers carried out the experiment.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知,作者提到了爱丁堡大学研究人员的一项实验结果。由此可推知,第三段与第四段中间谈论的应该是研究人员如何展开这个实验。
6.Ms Hua teaches her students Chinese by singing .
A.English songs with Chinese words translated by Ms Hua
B.Chinese songs with English words translated by students
C.English songs with Chinese words translated by students
D.Chinese songs with English words translated by Ms Hua
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第五段的“...she usually uses English songs...What they need is just to translate English into Chinese words.”可知,Ms Hua让学生通过唱填上中文歌词的英文歌曲来学习汉语,而且中文歌词是由学生自己翻译的。
7.The passage mainly wants to tell that .
A.the educational idea in America is very advanced
B.the brain remembers language better if you sing it
C.some Chinese teachers are working in America
D.it’s good to study Chinese together with English
答案B
解析主旨大意题。文中提到的两个关于作者自己和Ms Hua的事例都涉及同一个话题:用唱歌的方式学习语言可以增强对所学知识的记忆。由此可知选B项。
1Section Ⅱ Learning About Language
课后训练一起提高
一、根据句意及汉语提示填写单词
1.I can’t stand people who are (残忍的) to animals.
答案cruel
2.After three months,the researchers made a (彻底的;细致的) survey.
答案thorough
3.Please clean all the (家具) in this room.
答案furniture
4. (不幸地),I was caught in the traffic jam and missed the important meeting.
答案Unfortunately
5.With dogs (吠叫),all the lights in the village were turned on.
答案barking
6.My favourite sport is (橄榄球运动).
答案rugby
7.The room is so (潮湿的) that I can’t live in it any longer.
答案damp
二、翻译句子
1.他参军三年了。
答案He has been in the army for three years.
2.他还没有找到他的钢笔。
答案He hasn’t found his pen yet.
3.他离开中国三年了。
答案He has been away from China for three years.
4.我认识他们五年了。
答案I have known them for five years.
5.近来约翰工作一直很有规律。
答案Recently John has been doing his work quite regularly.
三、阅读理解
Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional(情感的) intelligence.Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test,such as character,motivation,confidence,mental stability,optimism and “people skills”.Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities,but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes.The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients,while a cheater might use it to control potential victims.Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support,the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful.The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis(重视) on emotion by employers,educators and others interested in promoting social well-being.The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable,we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion.It is our hope that in coming decades,advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角) from which to study how people manage their lives.Emotional intelligence,with its focus on both head and heart,may serve to point us in the right direction.
1.What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence
A.It can be measured by an IQ test.
B.It helps to exercise a person’s mind.
C.It includes a set of emotional skills.
D.It refers to a person’s positive qualities.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test,such as character,motivation,confidence,mental stability,optimism and ‘people skills’.”可知,许多人误以为情商就是一个人所必须具有的品质,比如性格、积极性、自信、情绪稳定、乐观和“人际交往能力”,而所罗列的这些品质都是积极的品质。故选D项。
2.Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2
A.To explain a rule.
B.To clarify a concept.
C.To present a fact.
D.To make a prediction.
答案B
解析推理判断题。第二段首先对情商这个概念进行了描述,然后列举了医生和骗子运用情商的例子,最后得出结论,一个高情商的人未必就是一个有道德的人。故选B项。
3.What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence
A.Favorable. B.Intolerant.
C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
答案A
解析观点态度题。根据第三段第一句可推断,作者认为,情商的普及好处比坏处多。显然,作者对此持有赞同的态度。故选A项。
4.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence
A.Its appeal to the public.
B.Expectations for future studies.
C.Its practical application.
D.Scientists with new perspectives.
答案B
解析段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知,人们希望未来的关注点是针对情商开展科学的、学术性的研究,用于指导人们少走弯路,更好地生活。这显然是对未来研究的期盼。故选B项。
四、完形填空
When my sister Diane began playing the violin,she was seven.How did she sound Terrible.But she didn’t 1 .At twelve,she asked our parents if she could attend a fulltime music school.They said no.Actually,everyone agreed that my sister 2 talent.
I was better at my 3 .My teacher had told my parents that I had great potential.So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 4 me.But the only time he was 5 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.Back then,I was crazy about a British TV show,which was 6 every Saturday at 3 p.m.I let nothing take up my TV time.So I gave up this amazing opportunity.Today,I don’t even have a 7 in my house.
My sister became an engineer,but she 8 stopped learning music.When she was in her 40s,she switched her 9 .She went back to college,got a(n) 10 in music education,and became a music teacher.She started kids off on their first instrument and gave them all the encouragement and support she never 11 .
Recently,she and a pianist pal(朋友) put on a recital.A big crowd of friends and families 12 for her.As she played,I looked around at the audience.Everyone was 13 enjoying the music.It occurred to me that I was the only person that remembered that a 7-year-old kid making those perfectly 14 sounds and knew how far she had come,despite everything.
Talent is important.But enthusiasm and determination 15 more.
1.A.advance B.quit
C.reflect D.listen
答案B
解析根据上文“How did she sound Terrible.”可知,Diane弹得很糟糕,再由But可推知,此处表示她没有放弃(quit)。advance “前进,提前”;reflect “沉思,反映”;listen “听取”。
2.A.lacked B.spotted
C.possessed D.admired
答案A
解析根据上文语境可知,每个人都认为Diane缺乏(lacked)天赋,故选A项。
3.A.major B.project
C.composition D.instrument
答案D
解析根据下文“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to...me.”可知,父母给“我”请最好的钢琴老师说明“我”在乐器(instrument)方面做得比较好。
4.A.train B.examine
C.correct D.challenge
答案A
解析根据语境可知,是父母找的老师培训(train)“我”。
5.A.busy B.skilful
C.occupied D.available
答案D
解析根据下文可知,此处表示老师唯一的空闲时间正好是“我”疯狂迷恋的电视节目的播出时间。available“可用的,空闲的”。
6.A.filmed B.designed
C.aired D.commented
答案C
解析根据上下文可知,这个节目是每周六下午3点播出。air“播出”。
7.A.tutor B.violin
C.musician D.piano
答案D
解析根据上文“我”为了看电视放弃了弹钢琴可推知,至今家里没有一架钢琴(piano)。
8.A.never B.once
C.already D.even
答案A
解析根据下文可知,Diane到了40多岁还去学习音乐,由此可推知她从来没有(never)停止学习音乐。
9.A.attitude B.career
C.plan D.position
答案B
解析根据下文“She went back to college,got a(n)...in music education,and became a music teacher.”可知,Diane的职业由工程师转变成了音乐老师,由此可知此处表示她换了职业(career)。
10.A.scholarship B.sponsor
C.degree D.assistant
答案C
解析根据下文“...became a music teacher.”可知,Diane变成了一个音乐老师,应是得到了一个学位(degree)。
11.A.provided B.imagined
C.received D.expected
答案C
解析根据上文“She started kids off on their first instrument and gave them all the encouragement and support...”可知,Diane给孩子们的鼓励和支持是她从来没有得到过的。receive意为“得到,受到”,符合题意。
12.A.voted B.feared
C.stayed up D.turned up
答案D
解析此处表示很多朋友、家人出席为Diane捧场。
13.A.obviously B.desperately
C.appropriately D.anxiously
答案A
解析此处表示很明显(obviously)观众都在欣赏Diane的音乐。
14.A.booming B.pleasing
C.awful D.powerful
答案C
解析由首段前三句可知,Diane七岁时演奏出来的是非常糟糕的(awful)声音。
15.A.matter B.make
C.take D.give
答案A
解析文章最后总结得出:天赋很重要,可是热情和决心有着更大的意义。matter在此处做动词,意为“关系重大,有意义,有影响”。
五、语篇填空
Harry’s parents love him very much and expect he can become 1. (success).So they often tell him just to study hard while they do everything else for their eighteen-year-old son.
Once Harry’s father 2. (send) to London on business.He would stay there for half a year.Before 3. (leave),he told his wife to take good care of their son.The woman had to get up earlier and did all 4. her husband did before.Then two months later the 5. (exhaust) woman was ill in bed.Harry was 6. helpless that he had to do as his mother told him.
Yesterday Harry’s mother told him to buy a new pair of shoes.But he didn’t know how to choose.So his mother gave him a shoe pattern.7. the help of a policeman,Harry wouldn’t have found the shop.The shopkeeper was friendly and offered various shoes to him.When he was trying on a pair,he 8.(sudden) remembered something and took them off.The man was 9. (surprise) and asked,“What’s the matter,young man ”“I’m sorry.I 10. (leave) the shoe pattern at home.”
答案1.successful 2.was sent 3.leaving 4.that
5.exhausted 6.so 7.Without 8.suddenly 9.surprised
10.have left
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