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主题语境20 对社会有突出贡献的人物
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2024·河北冲刺)Jennifer Keelan was a young girl who had dreams of one day attending college and living a satisfactory life. At age 2, Jennifer was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), leaving her using a wheelchair. Jennifer was a bright and courageous girl, but when she attempted to attend school with her friends, she was sent to separate classes for students with disabilities, regardless of talent. She found herself unable to attend some school functions, use transit systems and access government buildings. Jennifer accepted the limitations of her physical life, but not the limitations of the physical world around her.
Jennifer became active in campaigning for the Americans with Disabilities Act. She engaged in peaceful protests and, at age 7, was arrested in Montreal, a moment in history that shocked North America.
At age 8, Jennifer traveled to Washington, D.C.The shy, yet determined little girl caught the attention of the country when she climbed up the Capitol steps. It worked. Jennifer met with Congress, and President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law.
Jennifer remains an activist today, making sure all people with disabilities are treated fairly and have equal access to public places, schools and businesses. The only barriers that remain are those of view.
Jennifer wants all of us to know that physical disabilities are not a barrier to friendship, career opportunities or love. She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in family and human development. She is now 39 years old and still sharing the message of inclusivity (包容性) . For her, like all of us, making a difference begins one step at a time, no matter how hard it is. She remains a lifelong activist for the disability rights movement.
1.What prevented Jennifer studying with her friends?
A.Her serious illness.
B.Her low intelligence.
C.Her born language barrier.
D.Her poor learning ability.
2.What made North America amazed about Jennifer?
A.Her helping the disabled.
B.Her being sent to prison.
C.Her entering the Capitol alone.
D.Her being elected as president.
3.What happened due to Jennifer's effort?
A.The law of the United State changed a lot.
B.Bush met the representatives of the disabled.
C.Arizona State University accepted the disabled.
D.The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed.
4.What is the best title of this text?
A.A Girl Managed to Enter the Congress
B.A Girl Makes a Difference to the Country
C.A Girl Succeeded in Attending the College
D.A Girl Struggles for the Rights of the Disabled
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了女孩Jennifer Keelan因为患病无法和朋友们一起学习,于是参与了和平抗议活动,为残疾人的合法权利做出了努力和奋斗。
1.A [细节理解题。根据第一段“At age 2, Jennifer was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), ...she was sent to separate classes for students with disabilities, regardless of talent.”可知,重病阻碍了詹妮弗和她的朋友们一起学习。]
2.C [细节理解题。根据第三段“At age 8, Jennifer traveled to Washington, D.C.The shy, yet determined little girl caught the attention of the country when she climbed up the Capitol steps.”可知,詹妮弗独自进入国会大厦让北美对詹妮弗感到惊讶。]
3.D [细节理解题。根据第三段“Jennifer met with Congress, and President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law.”可知,由于詹妮弗的努力,《美国残疾人法案》签署了。]
4.D [标题归纳题。根据倒数第二段“Jennifer remains an activist today, making sure all people with disabilities are treated fairly and have equal access to public places, schools and businesses.”以及最后一段“She remains a lifelong activist for the disability rights movement.”结合文章主要讲述了女孩Jennifer Keelan因为患病无法和朋友们一起学习,于是参与了和平抗议活动,为残疾人的合法权利做出努力和奋斗。故D选项“一个女孩为残疾人的权利而奋斗”最适合作文章标题。]
B
(2024·山西阳泉统考三模)At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their pocket money on unimportant things like candy and toys, Jose was busy saving money for more necessary things. To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster from Peru came up with the new idea of an ecobank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially intelligent—while also helping the environment.
Founded in 2012, the Bartselana Student Bank is the world's first cooperative bank for kids. Possible members have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted, all_bank_partners are required to bank at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis. The waste is sold to local recycling companies. The funds received are placed in the individual's account where they collect until his/her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then take out his/her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger goal.
The youngster's determination paid off, and by 2013, the Bartselana Student Bank had over 200 members. Things have only improved since. Today, the ecobank is proud of ten educational centers. They are designed to teach over 3,000 teenagers to become economically independent, invest(投资) wisely, and help the environment. Now the Bartselana Student Bank began accepting applications from kids all across Peru. Not surprisingly, Jose's efforts have earned the youngster several national and international awards, which won him about $ 5,500.
“Jose's ecobank is a brilliant way of linking economy and climate effect, both in thought and practice. The system clearly shows that the planet's common resources are limited and that we must recycle the products we no longer use,” a judge said. “It creates viewpoint of consumption(消费). This way caring about the environment becomes an investment, a system that gives children both economic independence and power to influence the climate. The potential impact is amazing.”
5.In which aspect does Jose stand out from other kids?
A.He did better at studies.
B.He didn't like candy and toys.
C.He managed his pocket money more wisely.
D.He came from a wealthy family background.
6.What does “all bank partners” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Local recycling companies.
B.The kids bringing in recyclables.
C.The bank staff working in the bank.
D.The customers saving money.
7.What does the author mainly want to tell us by the examples in Paragraph 3?
A.Jose's pioneering efforts were richly rewarded.
B.Jose helped 3000 teenagers pay off their debts.
C.Jose contributed to the environmental protection.
D.Jose's idea helped him win a prize worth $5,500.
8.What is the best title for the text?
A.Kids in Peru Are Changing Their Consumption Habits
B.Peru Kids Learned to Become Economically Independent
C.Jose's Idea is Raising Viewpoints of Environmental Protection
D.A Peru EcoBank Teaches Kids About Finance And Recycling
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jose创立了一家秘鲁生态银行,向孩子们教授金融和循环利用的故事。
5.C [细节理解题。根据文章第一段“At the age of seven, while his friends were spending their pocket money on unimportant things like candy and toys, Jose was busy saving money for more necessary things.”可知,Jose比其他孩子突出的点在于可以更明智的管理零花钱。]
6.B [词义猜测题。根据文章第二段“Founded in 2012, the Bartselana Student Bank is the world's first cooperative bank for kids.”及“Once accepted, all bank partners are required to bank at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis.”可知,“all bank partners”指的是带来可回收垃圾的儿童。]
7.A [推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The youngster's determination paid off, and by 2013, the Bartselana Student Bank had over 200 members.”和“Not surprisingly, Jose's efforts have earned the youngster several national and international awards, which won him about $ 5,500.”可知,第三段主要通过事例讲述了Jose的努力所得到的回报。]
8.D [标题归纳题。根据文章第二段“Founded in 2012, the Bartselana Student Bank is the world's first cooperative bank for kids.”及文章最后一段“This way caring about the environment becomes an investment, a system that gives children both economic independence and power to influence the climate.”及全文内容可知,文章主要介绍了秘鲁的一家生态银行向孩子们教授金融和循环利用的故事。]
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2024·山东青岛模拟)Each year, eight children in an average class in the UK are unable to read well when they leave primary school. Volunteers are welcome to join Bookmark, a nonprofit organization to help ____1____this. With Bookmark you will brighten the futures of primary school children. Sally, a Bookmark volunteer, has a story to ____2____.
Sally joined Bookmark as a volunteer in 2021 when she had retired and wanted to____3____her time to others. Before volunteering with Bookmark, she had never worked with____4____,so beginning the sessions was indeed a step out of her ____5____zone. Sally felt a real____6____to Bookmark's mission and believed the challenge would ____7____.
“Volunteering has made me feel more____8____.I feel I am making a difference, however____9____it is. I get huge____10____from engaging with children and making them laugh as we read in a(n) ____11____ way. All the pupils I have read with so far have become____12____ and eager to learn. The sessions do make you think on your feet somewhat, trying to explain what words mean and trying to____13____a child's comprehension of a story. I've also really____14____chatting to them and listening to them making up stories. Reading for pleasure is providing a____15____into learning and a world of opportunities.”
1.A.observe B.protect
C.judge D.change
2.A.write B.unfold
C.invent D.outline
3.A.lend B.pass
C.show D.take
4.A.books B.children
C.readers D.volunteers
5.A.friend B.favorite
C.comfort D.time
6.A.connection B.thought
C.entrance D.admission
7.A.keep on B.pay off
C.work out D.pick up
8.A.patient B.curious
C.serious D.content
9.A.fantastic B.interesting
C.small D.ordinary
10.A.joy B.praise
C.respect D.result
11.A.normal B.funny
C.similar D.awkward
12.A.honest B.kind
C.enthusiastic D.confused
13.A.focus on B.distinguish
C.improve D.discover
14.A.continued B.minded
C.remembered D.enjoyed
15.A.route B.look
C.reason D.search
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在英国,每年平均每个班级有8个孩子在小学毕业后不能很好地阅读。非营利性组织Bookmark来帮助改变这一现状。文章讲述了志愿者Sally帮助孩子们阅读和学习的故事。
1.D [结合上文“Each year, eight children in an average class in the UK are unable to read well when they leave primary school.”可知,此处指为了改变这一现状。]
2.B [根据上文“has a story to”指讲故事,应用动词unfold表示下文“展开”此故事。]
3.A [根据后文“her time to others”可知,成为志愿者意味着把自己的时间借给别人。]
4.B [呼应上文“eight children in an average class”指和孩子一起工作。]
5.C [根据上文“she had never worked with”可知,以前没有做过这种工作,所以是走出舒适区。]
6.A [根据后文“to Bookmark's mission”指莎莉和这一组织之间有了联系,有了真切的感受。]
7.B [根据上文“the challenge would”指挑战会有回报。]
8.D [根据后文“I feel I am making a difference”可知,志愿者服务让她感到满足。]
9.C [结合上文“I feel I am making a difference”可知,莎莉个人的影响是很小的。]
10.A [根据后文“making them laugh”可知,他们在一起很快乐。]
11.B [根据上文“making them laugh as we read”可知是用有趣的方式阅读。]
12.C [根据后文“and eager to learn”可知,学生变得热情和渴望学习。]
13.C [根据上文“trying to explain what words mean and trying to”可知,在课堂上让孩子们尽力解释单词的意思,并尽力提高孩子们对故事的理解。]
14.D [根据后文“chatting to them and listening to them making up stories”可知,莎莉也喜欢和孩子聊天,enjoy doing sth.“喜欢做某事”。]
15.A [根据后文“into learning and a world of opportunities”可知,为乐趣而阅读提供了一条学习的途径和一个充满机会的世界。]
Ⅲ.应用文写作
某英文杂志正在举行以“Fancy yourself as an interviewer”为主题的征文活动, 请你以“A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview”为题, 写一篇英语短文。内容包括:
1.采访的对象;
2.采访的原因;
3.想提的问题。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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[参考范文]
A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview
The person I would like to interview is Yang Liwei. I would really like to interview him because he is not only the first Chinese to go to space but also one of the greatest astronauts in the world.I have long been interested in space exploration and I believe I could learn a great deal from him about it.
If I could interview him, I would ask him what made him an astronaut and how he was trained.I would also like to know how he felt in space and whether space travel is such great fun as I have read.I would like to ask a few questions about his personal life,which must be very interesting.
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