湖南省长沙市湖南大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一入学考试英语试题

湖南师大附中2023级高一年级入学考试 英语 时量：90分钟 满分：100分 一、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答案。 A Ways to Improve Vocabulary in Just One Day The average American has a vocabulary in the thousands. Try these tricks to make sure yours builds up. Watch movies “If you see the movie version of your favourite book you’re likely to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the words in it,” says Neuman, professor of Childhood and Literacy Education at New York University. “Seeing and reading something on the same topic is really important.” Read magazines If you want to improve vocabulary, don’t just flip through your favourite magazine, really read it. Listen to how words sound Many people won’t remember tricky words unless they come across them frequently. But if you hear a word that you think sounds interesting, you become word conscious (有意识的) and start using it yourself, says Neuman. Join a book club “Book clubs are a wonderful strategy to learn new words,” says Neuman. Not only will it force you to set aside time in your day to read, but it’s also a good way to discover books you might not normally be drawn to. Listen to the radio Those types of programs can expose you to topics you may not be familiar with. Don’t miss these middle school vocabulary words adults still don’t know. Pay attention to your surroundings Next time walk down a busy street or take a walk in the park, try to describe what you’re seeing as much as possible inside your head. Read, read, read Even if you don’t stop to look up every single foreign word, chances are you can improve vocabulary simply by figuring out (想出) their meaning based on the context. 1. How many tricks mentioned above are through hearing? A. 1. B. 2. C. 3 D. 4. 2. According to the passage, how will you find some special and unusual books? A. By joining a book club. B. By listening to the radio. C. By walking around. D. By watching movies. 3. Where does this passage probably come from? A. A sports magazine. B.