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[对应学生用书P556]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2024·衡水素养测评)When I was 7 and Stevie was 6,our parents taught us how to play chess and other games. Playing games was our life back then. Stevie and I were very competitive in everything.
We got older and better so our games were more intense,but also more exciting. The strange thing is that I enjoyed the games vastly and was happy for my brother when he won. But afterwards,I felt my wellbeing threatened,and then my confidence suffered.
When I was 10 years old I wanted to be successful at my talents. One day,a light came on in my head. I had to find something Stevie couldn't do. It would have to be unique in every way. Before long,I got Jimmy Nelson's record on “How to Become a Ventriloquist (腹语师)” and I practiced faithfully every day. After summer vacation,I did my first show for my class. The response was favorable. I performed for family gettogethers and did shows on a number of occasions to practice my new skill.
It isn't easy learning ventriloquism. The difficult part was developing the voice,because at first,it was soft and hard to hear. I memorized the routines and performed more. With time,I got better responses. The loud laughter was nonstop,in addition to the applause.
Four years later,my mother purchased professional ventriloquial figure,which I named Freddie O'Sullivan. He was lifelike,with moving eyes,moving eyebrows,and could stick out his tongue. Treating Freddie like a real person enhanced my performance.
In college,Freddie was well known. He would tell people that he was the only guy that could sleep in the girl's dormitory. Over the years,I won many talent awards.
One time,an elderly man looked at Freddie attentively and asked him where he got his trousers. The audience nearby had tears in their eyes. I didn't know what was going on until I was told later the gentleman hadn't spoken for 20 years.
Thanks to my brother,I created a lifetime with Freddie.
[语篇解读] 记叙文。主要讲述的是随着长大,作者对自己要求越来越高,要发现自己独有技能,开始学习腹语技能,这给作者带来很大的满足感,甚至影响到了观众。
1.How did the author feel at first when Stevie won a game?
A.Delighted. B.Confused.
C.Depressed. D.Surprised.
解析 A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The strange thing is that I enjoyed the games vastly and was happy for my brother when he won.”可知,在兄弟获胜的时候,作者会感到很高兴。故选A。
2.Why did the author decide to learn ventriloquism?
A.To gain her parents' favor in family gettogethers.
B.To record her intense and competitive childhood.
C.To have a special talent better than her brother.
D.To bring joyous laughter to people around her.
解析 C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When I was 10 years old I wanted to be successful at my talents. One day,a light came on in my head. I had to find something Stevie couldn't do.”可知,作者在10岁的时候,想要找到一个Stevie不会做的事情,由此可知,作者是想比Stevie拥有更好的才华。故选C。
3.What do we know about Freddie O'Sullivan?
A.Freddie trained the author professionally.
B.Freddie inspired an old man to restart to talk.
C.Freddie took the place of the author's brother.
D.Freddie disturbed others in the girl's dormitory.
解析 B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“One time,an elderly man looked at Freddie attentively and asked him where he got his trousers. The audience nearby had tears in their eyes. I didn't know what was going on until I was told later the gentleman hadn't spoken for 20 years.”可知,在一次表演时,有位观众专注地盯着Freddie,还询问他裤子在哪里买的,观众们都流泪了,后来才知道,这位观众20年没说话了,由此可推断,Freddie启发着一位老人开始说话。故选B。
4.According to the passage,which words can best describe the author?
A.Generous and grateful.
B.Modest and responsible.
C.Patient and honest.
D.Sensitive and determined.
解析 D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But afterwards,I felt my wellbeing threatened,and then my confidence suffered.”可知,作者很敏感;根据第三段中的“I had to find something Stevie couldn't do. It would have to be unique in every way. Before long,I got Jimmy Nelson's record on ‘How to Become a Ventriloquist(腹语师)’ and I practiced faithfully every day.”以及第四段中的“It isn't easy learning ventriloquism. The difficult part was developing the voice,because at first,it was soft and hard to hear. I memorized the routines and performed more. With time,I got better responses.”可知,作者为了学习一门能超过Stevie的技能,开始学习腹语,克服很多困难后取得了很大的成效,受到很多观众的喜欢,由此可知,他是一个很坚定的人。故选D。
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Humans have long known that being in nature is good for the mind and body. From indigenous (本土的) adolescents completing the adult ceremony in the wild to modern East Asian cultures taking “forest baths”,many have looked to nature as a place for healing and personal growth. But the question still remains. How can nature make it?
There is no doubt that being in nature reduces the physiological symptoms of stress in our bodies.What this means is that we are less likely to be anxious and fearful in nature,and therefore we can be more open to other people and creative patterns of thought. Also,nature often leads to awe,wonder and respect,all these emotions facilitating everything from physical to mental health. There is also some evidence that exposure to nature impacts the brain. Viewing natural beauty makes specific reward circuits in the brain associated with dopamine release,a chemical that gives us a sense of purpose,joy and energy to pursue our goals.
But,regrettably,people seem to be spending less time outdoors and less time in nature than before. It is also clear that,in the past 30 years,people's levels of stress and sense of “busyness” have risen dramatically. These joint forces have led environmental writer Richard Louv to coin the term “Nature Deficit Disorder”—a form of suffering that comes from a sense of disconnection from nature and its powers.
Perhaps we should take note and try a course corrective. The 19th century philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote about nature,“There I feel that nothing can befall me in life—no disgrace,no calamity.” The science speaks to Emerson's intuition.It's time to realize that nature is more than just a material resource. It's also a pathway to human health and happiness.
[语篇解读] 说明文。文章介绍了接触大自然的好处:促进身心健康。
5.Why are “indigenous adolescents” and “modern East Asian cultures” mentioned in paragraph 1?
A.To clarify a viewpoint.
B.To answer the question below.
C.To present the natural scenery.
D.To show the cultural differences.
解析 A 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句和第二句可知,作者提及本土的青少年和现代东亚文化是为了阐明一个观点:置身大自然对身心都有好处。
6.What does the underlined word “facilitating” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Restricting. B.Covering.
C.Exposing. D.Promoting.
解析 D 词义推测题。根据语境可知,大自然会引发人的敬畏、惊叹和尊重之情,这些情绪都有助于提升人的健康和幸福感。由此可知,画线词意为“促进”。
7.What is the tone of the author in writing paragraph 3?
A.Indifferent. B.Uneasy.
C.Humorous. D.Proud.
解析 B 推理判断题。根据第三段可知,人们花在户外和大自然中的时间似乎比以前少了,作者对此感到很担忧。regrettably是答案提示词。
8.What can be the best title for the text?
A.Is It Time to Challenge Yourself in Nature?
B.Do You Know Nature Is a Material Resource?
C.Why Do We Care About the Natural Environment?
D.What Can Happen When We Connect with Nature?
解析 D 主旨大意题。文章介绍了接触大自然的好处:促进身心健康。由此可知,“当我们与自然联系时,会发生什么呢?”为最佳标题。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·沈阳质量监测)Do you want to live in a healthy lifestyle? Practicing yoga is one of the best choices. Yoga has a welldeserved fame for helping to improve balance and flexibility and to gain calm and relaxation. __1__.Here's more about how doing yoga is a complete body and mind workout.
Reducing Stress,Reducing Pounds
Several studies have confirmed that doing yoga does reduce cortisol(皮质醇) levels. __2__.It can also increase your desire for highfat and highsugar foods and drinks while reducing your muscle mass.
__3__
In a 2016 study,participants involved in practicing yoga realized that they tended to notice the amount of food they ate,what type of foods they ate and the impact of eating those foods as well.“Subjects are reported becoming aware of the effect of certain foods on their bodies during their yoga practice,including sugar,dairy,meat and alcohol,”wrote the authors of the study.
Making Weight Loss Last
__4__.This can be attained through improvements in sadness tolerance,mindfulness and selfsympathy. For example,if someone experiences improvements in mindfulness,they may be less likely to ‘mindlessly’ eat in response to emotions such as boredom,stress,anger and other external stimulation like the presence of tasty foods.
Choosing the Right Type
Ultimately,the best yoga is the practice that fits you—the one you'll commit to. There are now many accessible styles of yoga that suit you no matter what your weight,age,physical quality or background is. __5__.
A.Finding the Best Food
B.Moving Well,Eating Well
C.Everybody and every body can benefit from a certain style
D.Yoga is also wellknown for helping you burn more calories
E.High levels of cortisol,a stress hormone,can lead to an increase in fat
F.Another study shows that someone in a more positive mood is less likely to overeat
G.Recent research shows that yoga may help to improve longterm weight loss outcomes
[语篇解读] 说明文。每个人都想拥有健康的生活方式,练习瑜伽就是最好的选择之一。这篇文章具体阐述了练瑜伽对我们身心的几点好处。
1.解析 D 空前讲“瑜伽因有助于改善平衡和灵活性,以及有助于让人获得平静和放松而享有当之无愧的声誉”,这是介绍瑜伽的好处;空后说“这里有更多关于练瑜伽是如何成为一种完整的身心锻炼的消息”,所以空处也应是关于瑜伽的好处。故选D。
2.解析 E 空前讲“做瑜伽确实能降低皮质醇水平。”空后讲“它还可以增加你对高脂肪、高糖食物和饮料的欲望,同时减少你的肌肉量”。故空处应是关于皮质醇水平高给我们带来的危害,因为空后的It要指代前边的名词,并且also也是一种语意上的递进,所以E项符合语境。
3.解析 B 本空考查概括小标题,下面整段都在描写练瑜伽的人往往会注意到自己吃的食物量,自己吃了什么类型的食物,以及吃这些食物的影响。所以B项“合适的运动,合理的饮食”最能概况本段段意。
4.解析 G 本段小标题是“让减肥持续下去”。空后讲“这可以通过提高对悲伤的容忍度、正念和自我同情来实现”。代词This就应指代前面提到的减肥,所以G项“最近的研究表明,瑜伽可能有助于改善长期减肥效果”,既承接小标题又引出下文,符合语境。
5.解析 C 空前讲“无论你的体重、年龄、身体状况或背景如何,现在有很多适合你的瑜伽风格”。C项“每个人、每个身体都可以从某种风格中受益”承接上文,符合语境。
Ⅲ.读后续写
(2024·徐州模拟)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。
Mama and Papa were like most parents. They wanted the best for their kids. Jeff and Jenna were like most kids. They wanted the best for themselves—the best place in front of the TV,the biggest piece of cake and the most candies.
One night,when the noisy kids were sound asleep,Mama lay awake worrying. She sighed a big sigh,thinking how to teach Jeff and Jenna to mend their selfish ways. Lecturing didn't work.
As Mama lay there,she thought about how kids learn. Kids learn by doing. They learn to walk by walking. That's the answer,thought Mama. The kids will learn to help others by helping others. But questions of who,when,and where went unanswered as she drifted off to sleep.
To her pleasure,those questions were soon answered. The next day,they happened to meet Mrs. Marie,the elderly widow who lived just down the road,at the checkout line at the supermarket.
Mama asked the kids to say hello to Mrs. Marie,about whom the kids were a little nervous. She was really old and kind of bent over. And there was that crooked cane she used when she walked. But the real reason they were nervous about her was that two days ago their ball had gone into her yard and knocked over some flowers in the garden and broke the glasses of the attic. They had never apologized.
When Mama and the kids were loading their groceries into the car,Mrs. Marie came out of the supermarket pushing her little collapsible shopping cart.
“Where are you going?” called Mama.
“To the bus stop,” she said,“The bus goes right by my house.” “So does our car,” said Mama.
注意:续写词数应为 150 左右。
Mama asked the kids to help Mrs. Marie into the car and put her things in the trunk(后备箱).
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As the car was approaching Mrs. Marie's house,Mama made a decision.
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Mama asked the kids to help Mrs. Marie into the car and put her things in the trunk(后备箱). “My goodness,it must be wonderful to have such helpful kids.” Mrs. Marie exclaimed. When the kids realized they were being praised,they broke into a smile,leaning forward to hear better. Mama noticed their change. Here it was the chance. She asked Mrs. Marie,“Is it convenient for you to live alone?”,to which Mrs. Marie's answer was definitely not. Sometimes,it was really difficult for an old lady like her to get helpers.
As the car was approaching Mrs. Marie's house,Mama made a decision. “Kids,shall we help Mrs. Marie do some chores?” Sensing Mrs. Marie was looking at them hopefully,the kids said yes though hesitant. Jenna helped Mrs. Marie into the room,while Jeff brought in all the items. Mama pitched in and helped. Under guidance,the two of them put the items in place. With Mama's company,they went upstairs to fix the broken attic window,and then downstairs to water the flowers in the garden. A smile flashing on her face,Mama felt relieved to see that kids had learnt to help others by helping.
【导语】 本文以事件发展为线索展开,讲述了妈妈着急不知道如何教给孩子要乐于助人,从帮助邻居老太太中得到了灵感,让孩子们从帮助邻居老太太做事中感受到了成长。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容可知,第一段可描写作者在与邻居老太太的谈话中,让孩子们感受到独自居住的不便之处。
②由第二段首句内容可知,第二段可描写作者号召孩子们帮助邻居老太太做家务,她们帮助老太太搬东西、擦洗等,感受到了帮助别人的快乐。
2.续写线索:让孩子帮忙—老太太赞美—独居话题—感受到独居的不便—提议帮忙做家务—孩子们参与劳动—感受到帮助别人的快乐—感悟。
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