Unit2 Onwards And Upwards阅读完形训练- 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题（外研版2019选择性必修第一册）

Unit2 Onwards And Upwards阅读完形训练 - 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题 （外研版2019选择性必修第一册） 一、阅读理解 Passage1. What we think about ourselves shows up in the things we say and do. We may even misinterpret the words and actions of others because of the view we hold of ourselves. It’s important to see ourselves in the most positive light that we can. Seeing the good in ourselves helps us to do better, to be better. We all have days when almost everything about our lives looks gray. On those days, it’s easy to feel bad about ourselves. Looking on the bright side of things can help us transform tough times: “Having a difficult time in one subject doesn’t mean that I’m not a good student.” The good news is that psychologists tell us that we are hurt less by the misfortunes of life than we are by how we see them. And this is never truer than when applied to how we see ourselves. Not only do we have the choice to paint the events and situations in our lives in the color that we choose, but we also have the choice to paint ourselves in the color we choose. In other words, you get to choose whether the cup is half-full or half-empty when it comes to how you see yourself! Many teens we heard from also know how important it is to cast a positive vote when it comes to their own self-worth, saying that self-esteem and actions went hand in hand. From becoming a better athlete to getting better grades, from being a friend to attracting better friends, from getting along with your parents to being granted more privileges, self-esteem plays a big role. 1．In the writer’s view, why may we misunderstand others? A．Because we can’t put ourselves in others’ positions. B．Owing to the ways in which we think of ourselves. C．Due to the fact that we ourselves have a bad time. D．Because it is hard to put ourselves in others’ shoes. 2．What should we do if we are suffering a hard time? A．Focus more attention on our studies. B．Speak out the bitters and pains openly. C．Spare some time to see a psychologist. D．Regard the things around us positively. 3．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Psychologists. B．Misfortunes. C．Attitudes. D．Achievements. 4．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．It really counts how we see ourselves B．Life is always filled with pains and sorrows C．We need to think big to become a success D．Forget those unchangeable life realities Passage2. Most people want to be successful, but never stop to think what it will really take to get there in their chosen field. If it means going back to college for 2 years of night school, could you do it ? If it means reading a book a week for about 6 months in order to really master a new skill ? If you aren’t prepared to do any of those things because they are outside of your comfort zone, then you can forget being successful. I guarantee you will never reach your goals in life, unless your goals are to be ordinary. The biggest killer by far is the dreaded “ comfort zone ” where most people live in their entire life. And the funny thing is that people just can’t wrap their heads around the fact that people who have reached some success get tons of time to just relax, but only because they’ve earned it ! If you haven’t built a successful business, or in some way built a career that allow you so much free time, then you are stuck in the grinding world of nine-to-five jobs everyone else. So how comfortable is that ? So what can you do about it ? Well, find a way to make something happen in your life--- build a business around your favourite hobby, write a book and publish it, or take a course in stock trading and become an expert at that, working on making enough money to retire. If you don’t take massive action that puts your way of your comfort zone, you will never be successful at much of anything. I promise--- and I don’t make many promises ! Finding real happiness in life can be a mystery for many. That’s why I wrote The Road to Happiness for those who want real success and happiness in life, including spirituality and all the gifts life has to offer. Don’t wander aimlessly through life. Get focused on your goals, start helping others in need, and live life to the fullest ! Life is too short to be anything but happy. Visit my website and find what you’ve been missing. Sign up for my newsletter and get seven free ebooks, too ! Read hundreds of articles while you’re there in the article section, which is updated daily. 1．This text must be taken from __________. A．a radio program B．a website C．a newspaper D．a TV program 2．If you want to be successful in life, what should you do first ? A．We should think what it really takes to be successful in our chosen field. B．We should focus our full attention on the work in our chosen field. C．We should live out of the “ comfort zone ” all through our life. D．We should work together with other people to reach our goals in time. 3．According to this text, why do some people have so much free time to relax ? A．Because they have enough money to do so. B．Because they don’t want to be successful. C．Because they have already earned it through hard work. D．Because they only work nine to five every day. 4．The writer thinks it necessary for you to __________ if you want to be successful. A．do a lot of actual work B．write a book and publish it C．take a course in stock trading D．make enough money to retire Passage3. She’s dived in Iceland and Indonesia, gone hiking in Africa and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. So when Cindy Abbott saw a television special on Qomolangma, she knew that would be her next adventure. Abbott, 51, contacted a coach about how to train for the climb. But five months later, she suddenly lost the vision in her left eye. Losing her eyesight was another symptom (症状) that doctors could not explain in her 15 years of living with Wegener’s granulomatosis, a rare disease that affects one in 30, 000 people. “The blindness was a good thing in a way because I got diagnosed ( 诊 断),” said Abbott, who lives in Orange County, California. There is no cure for Wegener’s granulomatosis. But her diagnosis did not mean the end to her dream of climbing Qomolangma. Instead, Abbott continued her training climbs. She decided to make her Qomolangma climb an awareness and fundraising campaign for Wegener’s granulomatosis and other rare diseases. “We have no drugs that are specific for our diseases,” said Abbott. “There’s no money in the drug companies to research to make a drug.” Abbott said this adventure is not just about the physical challenges. “When you get up on that mountain it’s only about half physical, and the rest mental, because of the suffering, the extreme days, the extreme environment and being away from your family,” said Abbott. “It was just the most amazing feeling,” said Abbot in a satellite phone call after reaching the peak. “You look out and know that you’re on top of the world.” Making her way down was even more treacherous than reaching the top. Sight problems meant she climbed down the ice wall practically blind. And aside from that, she suffered only some minor injuries and frostbite (冻伤). Abbott returned to Southern California about a week after reaching the top of Qomolangma. But she won’t be home for long. Next up: taking her husband on a diving trip. 1．What do we know about Abbott when she was 51? A．She became blind in her left eye suddenly. B．She decided to be a professional adventurer. C．She was fired from her job as a climbing guide. D．She was invited to record a TV program on Qomolangma. 2．Why did Abbott decide to climb Qomolangma? A．To build friendships with other climbers. B．To draw public attention to rare diseases. C．To realize her husband’s childhood dream. D．To carry out research on Wegener’s granulomatosis. 3．What does the underlined word “treacherous” mean in paragraph 8? A．Exciting. B．Important. C．Boring. D．Dangerous. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Abbott? A．Brave and honest. B．Humorous and friendly. C．Positive and strong-minded. D．Knowledgeable and nature-loving. Passage4. I’m a college teacher and researcher. At 40 years old, I’d been writing essays (文章) for ten years. While I’d achieved small success landing unpaid bylines (署名行), most of my essays went ignored after I shot them off into the black hole of the Internet. But writing is in my bones, and despite my frustration (沮丧), giving up didn’t seem like an option. I decided to go back to school. Last summer, I took a writing class with The New York Times bestselling author Susan Shapiro. To my surprise, Shapiro’s course was not just an education in how to get your writing published. It was also an eight-week lesson on how to get over yourself. She told stories about how hard she’d worked to get her essays out into the world. She was always forthcoming (愿意提供信息的) about how much writing, rewriting, submitting (提交), and resubmitting she’d had to do. “The harder I work, the luckier I get,” she said. For our last class, Shapiro encouraged us to write about our most embarrassing secret. I admitted how masks allowed me to fully enjoy the freedom from wondering what other people were thinking about the lower half of my face. Five weeks later, my essay, “I am insecure about my face. For me, masks are liberating”, was published in The Washington Post. It was my first piece published in the major media and the first time I’d been paid for my writing. Five months after my piece was published, I landed a book deal. I am now officially a writer for children. My first novel, Jawbreaker, is set to be published in the spring of 2023. After so much rejection, landing a book deal was something that I never thought would happen to me. Taking Shapiro’s class and learning to get over myself had changed my life. I continue to set publishing goals, and am no longer discouraged by rejection. 1．Why did the author feel disappointed? A．She was too old to be a writer. B．She didn’t get well paid for her writing. C．Her writing was rejected by publishers. D．Her teacher didn’t think she could be a writer. 2．What did the author do to improve her writing? A．She attended a writing class. B．She visited bestselling authors. C．She studied successful writers’ works. D．She went back to school for a higher degree in literature. 3．What did Shapiro ask the author to do in the end? A．Find the cause of her failure to be a published author. B．Draw up a detailed publication plan for her first novel. C．Share her secret of becoming a writer for children. D．Get inspiration from her most awkward secret. 4．What can we learn from the author’s success? A．Good advice is beyond all price. B．Writing gives people confidence. C．Education is the key to success. D．Perseverance pays off. Passage5. My wife Laura and I were on the beach,with three of our children,taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly. Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!” An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back—the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger. I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long. Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear. The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break. Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling (扭打) with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back toward the forest, before returning for another attack. The first time I felt panic. Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I’m proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome. 1．The whole text is mainly arranged in　　　. A．result and inference B．cause and effect C．space order D．time order 2．When did the bear finally go away? A．After it felt safe. B．After it got injured. C．After it found some food. D．After it took away the camera. 3．The writer and his family survived mainly due to their 　　　. A．calmness B．patience C．pride D．cautiousness 4．When the bear moved back towards the forest, how did the family feel? A．Excited. B．Threatened. C．Relieved. D．Puzzled. Passage6. English is full of colourful phrases to describe shyness. Someone shy might be called shrinking violet or a wallflower, while for especially nervous types we have the curious expression: they wouldn’t say “boo” to a goose. None of these are traditionally seen as positive descriptions, even if you like geese. In a culture of go-getting high achievers, shy people don’t come first. Or that’s what the self-help industry would have you believe. Bookshops are filled with vital tomes (大部头书籍) that promise to help beat social fears and find success in life, love and business. That is why one book, Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness, bucks the trend. It became a sudden success across English-language media recently for its new take-on shyness. Author Joe Moran says that despite struggling with shyness and longing for loneliness all his life, being shy can also be “a gift”. Freed from the constant urge to participate and compete in social situations, people are liberated to look at the world in new ways, and gain fresh insights. Indeed, many of the world’s great thinkers and artists are introverts (内向的人). Scientists Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein preferred their own company; actress Keira Knightley often finds herself tongue-tied at parties; and Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling claims she used to be too nervous to even borrow a pen. Moran told BBC Future, “I think shyness probably does turn you into an amateur anthropologist (人类学家), really — you are more likely to be an observer. ” So, while extroverts make all the noise, they don’t necessarily have the best ideas. If you’re shy, you’ve probably known this for a long time. You just don’t shout about it. 1．What does the underlined phrase “bucks the trend” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Goes against the trend and succeeds. B．Changes the public idea completely. C．Becomes unpopular and unaccepted. D．Becomes the major concern of people. 2．Why did the author mention many famous shy people? A．To point out the harm shyness brings. B．To disconnect shyness and success. C．To show the reasons for shyness. D．To prove shyness contributes to science. 3．What is the author’s attitude towards shyness? A．Opposed. B．Indifferent. C．Supportive. D．Critical. Passage7. A mother, Carrie Cort, 51, from Sussex, and her nine-year-old son have been named the UK’s most environmentally friendly family after winning an award for their environmental achievements. Now every aspect of her life is environmentally friendly, from her son Adam’s birthday parties to her clothing, and she recycles everything from empty pens to milk bottle tops. “Changing our family lifestyle to green has saved us around ￡11,000 every year, which has given us more financial stability,” Carrie says. “Living green has made us healthier and I feel younger now. It is fun seeing what you can make with unwanted or broken things. Growing your own food is great exercise, good for wildlife, and the food is much more nutritious and tastier.” “My concern for the way we humans are treating the planet was really roused when Adam was born. When he arrived, I suddenly had this huge, greater awareness of the kind of planet we’re bringing our children into though I learnt something about it in university.” She began going to talks, reading books, watching documentaries and attending green meetings in order to educate herself in the details of green living. Carrie set up the local campaign group Sussex Green Living six years after her son’s birth. Later, she gave up her high-powered job, as she ran a video company with her brother, to do her job full-time. Today, she organizes talks and workshops. She runs a repair cafe, where people can bring everything to be fixed. Her recycling program helps people reuse wastes. Toothpaste tubes, for example, which Carrie sends to the Philippines, are turned into purses by an organization. “My goal is to inspire more people to lead greener, more environmentally friendly lives, to enable us to live in greater harmony with nature, now and for future organizations. I achieve this using various Sussex Green Living communication programs and working with other organizations who have the same goals and values.” 1．How did Carrie feel about her environmentally friendly lifestyle? A．Unwanted. B．Unhealthy. C．Expensive. D．Economical. 2．Which of the following is true about Carrie? A．She made good preparations for living green. B．She recycled what people ignored for fun. C．She does daily exercise by growing food. D．She majored in planet protection in university. 3．What does Carrie rely on to make her achievements? A．Her repair cafe and workshops. B．Her own programs and others’ work. C．Her well-paid job and her brother’s support. D．Her independence of realizing her green dream. 4．When did Carrie begin to form her environmentally friendly lifestyle? A．After winning an award. B．After giving birth to her son. C．After being stuck in poverty. D．After attending green meetings Passage8. One day, when Albert Einstein was a small boy, his father bought him a compass(指南针). It was a small toy to entertain him. Einstein was very pleased as he looked at the “magic,” thing turning towards north. For him, the compass was not a toy but a new world. He was a curious child and would often daydream. His father was annoyed with him for the bad reports from his teachers. They told him that the boy was not interested in his studies. He was blamed by his father for being lost in his foolish dreams. On leaving school, his father wanted him to study electrical engineering. But he disliked becoming an engineer. He entered the Zurich Polytechnic Academy to prepare himself for a teaching position in mathematics and physics. Though he finished his studies, he was unable to get a job. Finally, he got a job in an office. In his spare time, he filled his notepaper with difficult mathematical formulas (公式). Some of these later led to great scientific discoveries. When they were published, he became a famous scientist. He could not take his daily walk without being surrounded by reporters. He would only smile at them, and went on with his work in his quiet way. In 1921, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize. The Queen of Belgium invited him to pay her a visit. He got off the train and walked to the palace. He wasn’t willing to take the car sent to pick him up. When the Queen asked him, he looked at her with a smile and answered, “It was a very pleasant walk.” Einstein disliked wealth. Peace, he said, was what the world needed, and that could not be bought with money. 1．Why did Einstein’s father buy him a compass? A．To satisfy his curiosity. B．To let him play with it. C．To develop his interest in science. D．To help him create a dream world. 2．What does the underlined word “annoyed” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Familiar. B．Strict. C．Angry. D．Content. 3．What can we learn about Einstein from Paragraph 4? A．He cared little for fame. B．He was not good at talking. C．He was praised by the Queen. D．He didn’t work as an officer for long. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To introduce a new theory. B．To contribute to world peace. C．To remember a great scientist. D．To share some incidents about Einstein. Passage9. Robert Frost (1874—1963) was the statesman of American letters in the twentieth century, a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens. In his life, Frost won four Pulitzer Prizes for his works— more than any other poet in American history. His most famous poems include The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Though he is widely read, Frost is also one of the most misunderstood writers in the United States for the complexity of his poems. Though born in California, Frost was brought up in New England, where he is inseparably linked. After dropping out of Dartmouth College to seek his literary dream, he remained upset for years, producing collections of works but failing to get enough of them published to make his efforts financially worthwhile. Finally, Frost left the United States in 1912 to see whether his works might be better received in London. It was, and in 1913 his first full collection was published in Great Britain. Fellow American poet Amy Lowell adored Frost’s work and brought it back to the United States, publicizing it insistently. Soon afterwards Frost’s collections became bestsellers, and he became a famous figure. From then on, Frost was on his way to the lifelong respect and recognition for his achievements in poetry. In 1961, he was invited to read a poem for the presidential inauguration (总统就职典礼) of John F. Kennedy. He recited his poem, The Gift Outright, from memory at the ceremony. This was perhaps his last poetry reading in front of a wide national audience before his death in 1963. More importantly, Frost became the first poet to read a poem at a presidential inauguration. 1．What makes Frost “the statesman of American letters”? A．The comments of other writers. B．His literary achievements. C．The complexity of his poems. D．His political activities. 2．What do we know about Frost before 1912? A．He continued writing after his graduation from Dartmouth College. B．He was well received in London for his first collection. C．He failed to make much money with his publication. D．He produced enough works to achieve literary success. 3．According to the passage, what brought Frost immediate success in the US? A．The literary value of his poetry. B．The publication of his first collection. C．The invitation from John F. Kennedy. D．The recommendation by Amy Lowell. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The Literary Life of Robert Frost: An Overview B．Robert Frost and the Twentieth Century C．Robert Frost: A Historical Figure D．The Popularity of Robert Frost 二、完形填空 Passage1. As a child I once read an article about the Pacific Crest Trail (太平洋屋脊步道) in National Geographic. It was a 1 of two men who walked 2, 650 miles from Mexico to Canada with huge packs. It caught my eye, as I, too, 2 adventures in the wilderness. I’ve always remembered that story, but never believed I would actually 3 it. It was too far out of my comfort zone. But then, at the age of 42, I hiked the 88 Temples Trail through Japan. There, I experienced how 4 it could be to hike alone. What 5 me most were the fantastic mountains, grand temples and generous local people. And to my 6 , I managed to complete the trail in six weeks without any severe injuries. For the first time, I 7 that I could achieve my dream of travelling around America one day. When I shared my plan with friends and colleagues, the news was welcomed with 8 reactions. From some I got enthusiastic 9 . But from others there were frowns and question marks. Half a year away from my family was a 10 for me. Yet it wouldn’t defeat me. After all, six months is 11 a short period in a lifetime. After having worked hard for 20 years in shiny office buildings, I felt the need for more 12 in my life. I hoped to 13 and look within, as well as explore the unfamiliar things. I understood that I needed them both. 14 John Muir once put it, “Keep close to 15 ... and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” 1．A．news B．report C．story D．photo 2．A．knew of B．dreamed of C．heard about D．worried about 3．A．make B．ignore C．appreciate D．reject 4．A．dull B．difficult C．attractive D．crazy 5．A．confused B．shocked C．affected D．impressed 6．A．regret B．surprise C．sadness D．disappointment 7．A．denied B．pretended C．realized D．promised 8．A．mixed B．positive C．doubtful D．strange 9．A．promise B．assistance C．devotion D．approval 10．A．relief B．challenge C．delight D．comfort 11．A．finally B．hardly C．quickly D．simply 12．A．adventure B．bravery C．safety D．knowledge 13．A．speed up B．stand by C．slow down D．drop out 14．A．When B．As C．If D．Unless 15．A．forest B．desert C．nature D．valley Passage2. On a winter evening, I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home. A girl was being attacked (袭击)not far from where I 1 . “Should I go to help her?” I thought. I was worried about my own safety, and I regretted having selected a new way home. “What if I am hurt too? Shouldn’t I just 2 to call the police?” But the girl’s 3 were growing weaker. I knew I must act fast because I could not 4 the life, 5 it meant risking my own life. I didn’t know where I found the 6 and strength (体力), but I had finally 7 to help. I changed suddenly. I ran behind the bushes and 8 the attacker off the girl. Struggling, we fell to the ground, we fought for a few minutes 9 the man jumped up and ran away. 10 heavily, I came up to the crying girl. In the 11 , I could not see her clearly, but I could certainly 12 her shock. “It’s OK,” I said 13 . “The man ran away. You’re safe now.” There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and 14 . “Dad, is that you?” And then, from behind the tree, stepped my youngest 15 , Katherine. 1．A．stood B．killed C．heard D．caught 2．A．move B．take C．run D．go 3．A．cries B．noises C．cheers D．sounds 4．A．save B．ignore C．change D．decide 5．A．although B．because C．as D．but 6．A．courage B．belief C．attitude D．idea 7．A．agreed B．planed C．promised D．decided 8．A．took B．dropped C．pulled D．got 9．A．unless B．if C．since D．until 10．A．Walking B．Drinking C．Breathing D．Looking 11．A．daylight B．afternoon C．darkness D．midnight 12．A．feel B．see C．guess D．find 13．A．angrily B．softly C．sadly D．happily 14．A．shame B．peace C．pain D．surprise 15．A．son B．daughter C．grandson D．cousin Passage3. This is so easy, inexpensive, and has always brought either of two 1 ; a look of shock or a big smile. I am a cane-walking(拄着手杖走路的)senior citizen with mobility 2 , especially in cold weather but I have a sharp eye for useful bargains and since I still drive, I can do this without having to get in and out of the car to help people. Here is how it “works”. When I see gloves, warm hats and scarves on sale(new or in good condition from a second-hand store),I buy them very 3 . If laundering(洗涤)is needed, I do it to 4 tiny stains(污渍)so everything looks good. I have a large basket that I keep in the passenger side of my car and I “file” these things in it, where I can easily reach over and get whatever I determine is most 5 for someone who is without and out in the cold. I am always 6 of things and people around me in parking lots and along the walkways of my small hometown. But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, I 7 beside them, roll down my 8 and ask if they will 9 and, wear all three things or whatever is needed...and then as they stare at me in 10 , I always add: “I have things right here in my 11 to share. Please me by 12 them to stay warm when you are outside.” Not yet have I 13 hostility(敌意) or felt in any danger, but since so many of the items are “cheerful” colors, I often see the persons I gave them to walking down the street. It 14 my heart to know that my items are being used and 15 . 1．A．routines B．reactions C．outlines D．suggestions 2．A．performances B．amusement C．addiction D．problems 3．A．cheaply B．casually C．unwillingly D．briefly 4．A．strengthen B．increase C．paint D．remove 5．A．specific B．useful C．popular D．usual 6．A．positive B．short C．careful D．fond 7．A．put down B．settle down C．queue up D．pull up 8．A．window B．light C．wheel D．floor 9．A．improve B．buy C．borrow D．accept 10．A．sadness B．dishonesty C．disbelief D．anger 11．A．mind B．bag C．basket D．reach 12．A．wearing B．winning C．ignoring D．folding 13．A．accounted for B．met with C．escaped from D．kept up with 14．A．splits B．sacrifices C．forces D．warms 15．A．examined B．appreciated C．blamed D．guaranteed Passage4. One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was expecting a quiet 1 of the splendid artwork. A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me 2 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and found the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s 3 for putting up with her constant stream of words. 4 by their noise, I moved on. I met them several times as I moved 5 the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 6 . I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 7 when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man 8 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He lengthened it into a long stick and then 9 his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket. “He’s a 10 man,” the clerk at the counter said.  “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 11 there is a new art show.” “But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see. “ “Can’t see! You’re wrong. He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk said. “His wife 12 each painting so he can see it in his head.” I learned something about patience, 13 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 14 and the courage of a husband who would not 15 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined（交缠）. 1．A．touch B．view C．wander D．stare 2．A．chatted B．argued C．screamed D．yelled 3．A．attempt B．independence C．wisdom D．patience 4．A．Adopted B．Adapted C．Conducted D．Disturbed 5．A．through B．to C．towards D．from 6．A．anxiously B．urgently C．quickly D．sensibly 7．A．comment B．decision C．purchase D．profit 8．A．plugged B．held C．reached D．bent 9．A．led B．found C．forced D．tapped 10．A．brave B．rough C．smart D．generous 11．A．wherever B．whatever C．whichever D．whenever 12．A．describes B．draws C．shows D．decorates 13．A．kindness B．pride C．enthusiasm D．courage 14．A．support B．sight C．expectation D．confidence 15．A．get B．hope C．allow D．cause Passage5. Did you ever have a dream, I’m talking about a conscious dream where you would like to see a new future, a different choice of employment and a 1 of your own. Several years ago I had a dream of 2 a board game (棋类游戏) that would 3 my fortune. After many revisions, the board game was developed. It was a(n) 4 time my dream seemed to come true with sales starting to 5 , and my company was also founded. 6 , another new board game came into the 7 and made great progress in sales. Eventually, my company was dissolved (解散). Perhaps for a game developer, the 8 emotions that it never was meant to be will discourage his future dreams of a different life. To me, maybe I didn’t succeed to the level I 9 , but there is one thing I’m 10 of: At the very least I turned my dream into reality. If I had never transformed my dream into a 11 and then to action, there wouldn’t have been valuable lessons to be learned from the failure. It may take many 12 but success is only achieved. Once dreams are 13 into action, failure becomes a better action plan in the future. The important 14 here is that success only comes by turning dreams into reality and realizing that the 15 that you fortunately get along the way are only stepping stones to final success. 1．A．school B．plan C．career D．car 2．A．buying B．inventing C．playing D．watching 3．A．destroy B．realize C．change D．create 4．A．exciting B．terrible C．dark D．embarrassing 5．A．release B．dive C．decrease D．accumulate 6．A．Unfortunately B．Unimportantly C．Unconsciously D．Unfairly 7．A．market B．society C．country D．school 8．A．optimistic B．negative C．changeable D．talkative 9．A．needed B．devoted C．desired D．begged 10．A．careful B．afraid C．confident D．proud 11．A．goal B．question C．worry D．difficulty 12．A．analyses B．designs C．attempts D．revisions 13．A．taken B．stirred C．translated D．put 14．A．saying B．point C．step D．standard 15．A．efforts B．failures C．possibilities D．hopes ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit2 Onwards And Upwards阅读完形训练 - 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题 （外研版2019选择性必修第一册） 一、阅读理解 Passage1. What we think about ourselves shows up in the things we say and do. We may even misinterpret the words and actions of others because of the view we hold of ourselves. It’s important to see ourselves in the most positive light that we can. Seeing the good in ourselves helps us to do better, to be better. We all have days when almost everything about our lives looks gray. On those days, it’s easy to feel bad about ourselves. Looking on the bright side of things can help us transform tough times: “Having a difficult time in one subject doesn’t mean that I’m not a good student.” The good news is that psychologists tell us that we are hurt less by the misfortunes of life than we are by how we see them. And this is never truer than when applied to how we see ourselves. Not only do we have the choice to paint the events and situations in our lives in the color that we choose, but we also have the choice to paint ourselves in the color we choose. In other words, you get to choose whether the cup is half-full or half-empty when it comes to how you see yourself! Many teens we heard from also know how important it is to cast a positive vote when it comes to their own self-worth, saying that self-esteem and actions went hand in hand. From becoming a better athlete to getting better grades, from being a friend to attracting better friends, from getting along with your parents to being granted more privileges, self-esteem plays a big role. 1．In the writer’s view, why may we misunderstand others? A．Because we can’t put ourselves in others’ positions. B．Owing to the ways in which we think of ourselves. C．Due to the fact that we ourselves have a bad time. D．Because it is hard to put ourselves in others’ shoes. 2．What should we do if we are suffering a hard time? A．Focus more attention on our studies. B．Speak out the bitters and pains openly. C．Spare some time to see a psychologist. D．Regard the things around us positively. 3．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Psychologists. B．Misfortunes. C．Attitudes. D．Achievements. 4．Which can be the best title of the passage? A．It really counts how we see ourselves B．Life is always filled with pains and sorrows C．We need to think big to become a success D．Forget those unchangeable life realities 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者认为我们对自己的看法和态度影响着我们的行为判断和选择。尤其是面对生活中的不幸时，我们要从积极的方面认识自我。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“We may even misinterpret the words and actions of others because of the view we hold of ourselves.(我们甚至会因为对自己的看法而误解他人的言行)”可知，我们会因为对自己的看法，从而误解别人的话或者行为。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“We all have days when almost everything about our lives looks gray. On those days, it’s easy to feel bad about ourselves. Looking on the bright side of things can help us transform tough times: “Having a difficult time in one subject doesn’t mean that I’m not a good student.”(我们都有过生活中几乎所有事情看起来都很灰暗的日子。在那些日子里，我们很容易为自己感到难过。看到事物的光明面可以帮助我们度过困难时期：“在一门功课上遇到困难并不意味着我不是一个好学生。”)”可知，当身处逆境时，我们应该积极地看待我们身边的事物。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“we are hurt less by the misfortunes of life than we are by how we see them(我们从生活中的不幸受到的伤害少于我们对它们的看法给我们造成的伤害)”可知，我们从生活中的不幸受到的伤害少于我们对不幸的看法给我们造成的伤害。故“them”代指的是上文提到的“misfortunes(不幸)”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“What we think about ourselves shows up in the things we say and do. We may even misinterpret the words and actions of others because of the view we hold of ourselves. It’s important to see ourselves in the most positive light that we can. Seeing the good in ourselves helps us to do better, to be better.(我们对自己的看法体现在我们所说和所做的事情上。我们甚至会因为对自己的看法而误解他人的言行。尽可能用最积极的眼光看待自己是很重要的。看到自己的优点可以帮助我们做得更好，变得更好)”结合作者认为我们对自己的看法和态度影响着我们的行为判断和选择。尤其是面对生活中的不幸时，我们要从积极的方面认识自我。故A选项“我们如何看待自己真的很重要”最适合作文章的标题。故选A。 Passage2. Most people want to be successful, but never stop to think what it will really take to get there in their chosen field. If it means going back to college for 2 years of night school, could you do it ? If it means reading a book a week for about 6 months in order to really master a new skill ? If you aren’t prepared to do any of those things because they are outside of your comfort zone, then you can forget being successful. I guarantee you will never reach your goals in life, unless your goals are to be ordinary. The biggest killer by far is the dreaded “ comfort zone ” where most people live in their entire life. And the funny thing is that people just can’t wrap their heads around the fact that people who have reached some success get tons of time to just relax, but only because they’ve earned it ! If you haven’t built a successful business, or in some way built a career that allow you so much free time, then you are stuck in the grinding world of nine-to-five jobs everyone else. So how comfortable is that ? So what can you do about it ? Well, find a way to make something happen in your life--- build a business around your favourite hobby, write a book and publish it, or take a course in stock trading and become an expert at that, working on making enough money to retire. If you don’t take massive action that puts your way of your comfort zone, you will never be successful at much of anything. I promise--- and I don’t make many promises ! Finding real happiness in life can be a mystery for many. That’s why I wrote The Road to Happiness for those who want real success and happiness in life, including spirituality and all the gifts life has to offer. Don’t wander aimlessly through life. Get focused on your goals, start helping others in need, and live life to the fullest ! Life is too short to be anything but happy. Visit my website and find what you’ve been missing. Sign up for my newsletter and get seven free ebooks, too ! Read hundreds of articles while you’re there in the article section, which is updated daily. 1．This text must be taken from __________. A．a radio program B．a website C．a newspaper D．a TV program 2．If you want to be successful in life, what should you do first ? A．We should think what it really takes to be successful in our chosen field. B．We should focus our full attention on the work in our chosen field. C．We should live out of the “ comfort zone ” all through our life. D．We should work together with other people to reach our goals in time. 3．According to this text, why do some people have so much free time to relax ? A．Because they have enough money to do so. B．Because they don’t want to be successful. C．Because they have already earned it through hard work. D．Because they only work nine to five every day. 4．The writer thinks it necessary for you to __________ if you want to be successful. A．do a lot of actual work B．write a book and publish it C．take a course in stock trading D．make enough money to retire 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【分析】试题分析：文章介绍了成功的密码，不能呆在安全地带，而是在所选择的领域做些成就。 1．推理判断题。根据本文的最后一段最后三句可以推测,本文来源于网站。答案 B 2．事实细节题。根据本文的首句可知,要想成功,首先,我们要考虑在我们所选择的领域内应做些什么事情。答案 A 3．事实细节题。根据第二段的第二、三句可知,一些人有许多的自由时间来放松自己,这是因为他们已经通过努力工作获得了成功,从而获得了这些自由时间。答案 C 4．事实细节题。根据第三段的倒数第二句可知,要想成功,我们还要做大量的事情。答案 A Passage3. She’s dived in Iceland and Indonesia, gone hiking in Africa and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. So when Cindy Abbott saw a television special on Qomolangma, she knew that would be her next adventure. Abbott, 51, contacted a coach about how to train for the climb. But five months later, she suddenly lost the vision in her left eye. Losing her eyesight was another symptom (症状) that doctors could not explain in her 15 years of living with Wegener’s granulomatosis, a rare disease that affects one in 30, 000 people. “The blindness was a good thing in a way because I got diagnosed ( 诊 断),” said Abbott, who lives in Orange County, California. There is no cure for Wegener’s granulomatosis. But her diagnosis did not mean the end to her dream of climbing Qomolangma. Instead, Abbott continued her training climbs. She decided to make her Qomolangma climb an awareness and fundraising campaign for Wegener’s granulomatosis and other rare diseases. “We have no drugs that are specific for our diseases,” said Abbott. “There’s no money in the drug companies to research to make a drug.” Abbott said this adventure is not just about the physical challenges. “When you get up on that mountain it’s only about half physical, and the rest mental, because of the suffering, the extreme days, the extreme environment and being away from your family,” said Abbott. “It was just the most amazing feeling,” said Abbot in a satellite phone call after reaching the peak. “You look out and know that you’re on top of the world.” Making her way down was even more treacherous than reaching the top. Sight problems meant she climbed down the ice wall practically blind. And aside from that, she suffered only some minor injuries and frostbite (冻伤). Abbott returned to Southern California about a week after reaching the top of Qomolangma. But she won’t be home for long. Next up: taking her husband on a diving trip. 1．What do we know about Abbott when she was 51? A．She became blind in her left eye suddenly. B．She decided to be a professional adventurer. C．She was fired from her job as a climbing guide. D．She was invited to record a TV program on Qomolangma. 2．Why did Abbott decide to climb Qomolangma? A．To build friendships with other climbers. B．To draw public attention to rare diseases. C．To realize her husband’s childhood dream. D．To carry out research on Wegener’s granulomatosis. 3．What does the underlined word “treacherous” mean in paragraph 8? A．Exciting. B．Important. C．Boring. D．Dangerous. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Abbott? A．Brave and honest. B．Humorous and friendly. C．Positive and strong-minded. D．Knowledgeable and nature-loving. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是记叙文。由于罕见疾病而不幸左眼失明的Abbott凭借顽强的毅力成功征服了世界之巅。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But five months later, she suddenly lost the vision in her left eye (但是五个月之后，她突然失去了左眼的视力。)”可知，Abbott在51岁时不幸左眼失明。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“She decided to make her Qomolangma climb an awareness and fundraising campaign for Wegener’s granulomatosis and other rare diseases (她决定将她的珠穆朗玛峰攀登之旅变成一次为韦格纳肉芽肿和其他罕见疾病进行的意识提升和筹款活动。)”可知，Abbott想通过攀登珠峰让公众关注罕见病。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第八段中的“Sight problems meant she climbed down the ice wall practically blind. And aside from that, she suffered only some minor injuries and frostbite (视力问题意味着她在下降冰壁时几乎是盲目的。除了这一点，她还遭受了一些轻微的伤害和冻伤。)”可知，对Abbott来说，下山比上山更危险。treacherous意为“有潜在危险的”。practically几乎; aside from ... 除……之外。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The blindness was a good thing in a way、第四段中的But her diagnosis did not mean the end to her dream of climbing Qomolangma. Instead, Abbott continued her training climbs (失明在某种程度上是一件好事。但是，她的诊断并不意味着她攀登珠穆朗玛峰的梦想结束。相反，艾博特继续她的训练攀登。)”以及最后一段中的“But she won’t be home for long. Next up: taking her husband on a diving trip (但她不会在家待太久。接下来：带她丈夫去潜水旅行。)”可知，Abbott虽然身患罕见疾病，左眼不幸失明，但是她并没有被疾病打倒，反而成功征服了世界之巅，因此Abbott是一位积极乐观并且意志坚定的人。故选C项。 Passage4. I’m a college teacher and researcher. At 40 years old, I’d been writing essays (文章) for ten years. While I’d achieved small success landing unpaid bylines (署名行), most of my essays went ignored after I shot them off into the black hole of the Internet. But writing is in my bones, and despite my frustration (沮丧), giving up didn’t seem like an option. I decided to go back to school. Last summer, I took a writing class with The New York Times bestselling author Susan Shapiro. To my surprise, Shapiro’s course was not just an education in how to get your writing published. It was also an eight-week lesson on how to get over yourself. She told stories about how hard she’d worked to get her essays out into the world. She was always forthcoming (愿意提供信息的) about how much writing, rewriting, submitting (提交), and resubmitting she’d had to do. “The harder I work, the luckier I get,” she said. For our last class, Shapiro encouraged us to write about our most embarrassing secret. I admitted how masks allowed me to fully enjoy the freedom from wondering what other people were thinking about the lower half of my face. Five weeks later, my essay, “I am insecure about my face. For me, masks are liberating”, was published in The Washington Post. It was my first piece published in the major media and the first time I’d been paid for my writing. Five months after my piece was published, I landed a book deal. I am now officially a writer for children. My first novel, Jawbreaker, is set to be published in the spring of 2023. After so much rejection, landing a book deal was something that I never thought would happen to me. Taking Shapiro’s class and learning to get over myself had changed my life. I continue to set publishing goals, and am no longer discouraged by rejection. 1．Why did the author feel disappointed? A．She was too old to be a writer. B．She didn’t get well paid for her writing. C．Her writing was rejected by publishers. D．Her teacher didn’t think she could be a writer. 2．What did the author do to improve her writing? A．She attended a writing class. B．She visited bestselling authors. C．She studied successful writers’ works. D．She went back to school for a higher degree in literature. 3．What did Shapiro ask the author to do in the end? A．Find the cause of her failure to be a published author. B．Draw up a detailed publication plan for her first novel. C．Share her secret of becoming a writer for children. D．Get inspiration from her most awkward secret. 4．What can we learn from the author’s success? A．Good advice is beyond all price. B．Writing gives people confidence. C．Education is the key to success. D．Perseverance pays off. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。作者分享了自己在写作路上遭遇的坎坷和自己成功的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“While I’d achieved small success landing unpaid bylines (署名行), most of my essays went ignored after I shot them off into the black hole of the Internet.(虽然我取得了小小的成功，获得了无偿的署名，，在我把它们扔进了互联网的黑洞后，大多数文章都被忽视了)”以及第二段“But writing is in my bones, and despite my frustration (沮丧), giving up didn’t seem like an option.(但写作是我骨子里的东西，尽管我很沮丧，但放弃似乎不是一个选择)”可知，作者投出的大多数作品都石沉大海，这让她很沮丧。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“I decided to go back to school. Last summer, I took a writing class with The New York Times bestselling author Susan Shapiro.(我决定回到学校。去年夏天，我上了《纽约时报》畅销书作家苏珊·夏皮罗的写作课)”可知，为了提升自己的写作能力，作者决定继续深造，报名上了《纽约时报》一位畅销书作家的写作课程。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“For our last class, Shapiro encouraged us to write about our most embarrassing secret. I admitted how masks allowed me to fully enjoy the freedom from wondering what other people were thinking about the lower half of my face. Five weeks later, my essay, “I am insecure about my face. For me, masks are liberating”, was published in The Washington Post.(最后一堂课，夏皮罗鼓励我们写下我们最尴尬的秘密。我承认，面具让我充分享受了自由，不用再去想别人对我脸的下半部分有什么看法。五周后，我的文章《我对自己的脸没有安全感，对我来说，面具是解放》”，发表在《华盛顿邮报》上)”可知，在最后一节课上，Shapiro鼓励作者把自己最难以启齿的秘密写出来，作者由此获得了写作灵感，文章也终于刊登在了主流媒体上。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“After so much rejection, landing a book deal was something that I never thought would happen to me. Taking Shapiro’s class and learning to get over myself had changed my life. I continue to set publishing goals, and am no longer discouraged by rejection.(在被拒绝了这么多次之后，我从未想过自己会有出书的机会。上了夏皮罗的课，学会了克服自我，这改变了我的生活。我继续设定出版目标，不再因被拒而气馁)”结合文章讲述了作者酷爱写作，但是却屡屡受挫。然而，作者没有选择放弃，她决定继续努力，参加了畅销书作家的写作课程，不断提升自己的写作能力。在老师的指点下，作者终于获得了成功，成为了一名儿童文学作家。由此可知，作者的故事告诉读者只要坚持不懈、永不放弃就一定会有回报。故选D。 Passage5. My wife Laura and I were on the beach,with three of our children,taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly. Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!” An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back—the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger. I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long. Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear. The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break. Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling (扭打) with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back toward the forest, before returning for another attack. The first time I felt panic. Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I’m proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome. 1．The whole text is mainly arranged in　　　. A．result and inference B．cause and effect C．space order D．time order 2．When did the bear finally go away? A．After it felt safe. B．After it got injured. C．After it found some food. D．After it took away the camera. 3．The writer and his family survived mainly due to their 　　　. A．calmness B．patience C．pride D．cautiousness 4．When the bear moved back towards the forest, how did the family feel? A．Excited. B．Threatened. C．Relieved. D．Puzzled. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者和妻子，孩子一起在Alaska的家附近的海滩上给海鸟拍照时遇到一只想要攻击他们的熊，作者勇敢地和熊搏斗的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段的“Just a few minutes later(几分钟后)”，第三段的“I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me.(我双手拿着相机三脚架，挡住了熊向我冲过来的路。)”和第五段的“The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod.(熊猛击照相机，把它从三脚架上砍了下来。)”和最后一段的“the bear moved off(这只熊离开了)”可知，本文是描述作者和熊搏斗的过程，是按时间顺序写的，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went.(显然，看到我们没有造成进一步的威胁，这只熊很满意，它离开了，在它移动的过程中摧毁了一堵篱笆。)”可知，熊最后在感觉安全之后走的，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I’m proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.(我为我的家人在恐慌可能导致截然不同的结果时保持清醒而感到自豪。)”可知，作家和他的家人幸存下来主要是由于他们的冷静，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I’m proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.(显然，看到我们没有造成进一步的威胁，这只熊很满意，它离开了，在它移动的过程中摧毁了一堵篱笆。我的手臂受伤了，但结果对我们来说是再好不过了。我为我的家人在恐慌可能导致截然不同的结果时保持清醒而感到自豪。)”可知，熊离开了，作者觉得这个结果再好不过了，所以作者一家应该会觉得松了一口气，故选C。 Passage6. English is full of colourful phrases to describe shyness. Someone shy might be called shrinking violet or a wallflower, while for especially nervous types we have the curious expression: they wouldn’t say “boo” to a goose. None of these are traditionally seen as positive descriptions, even if you like geese. In a culture of go-getting high achievers, shy people don’t come first. Or that’s what the self-help industry would have you believe. Bookshops are filled with vital tomes (大部头书籍) that promise to help beat social fears and find success in life, love and business. That is why one book, Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness, bucks the trend. It became a sudden success across English-language media recently for its new take-on shyness. Author Joe Moran says that despite struggling with shyness and longing for loneliness all his life, being shy can also be “a gift”. Freed from the constant urge to participate and compete in social situations, people are liberated to look at the world in new ways, and gain fresh insights. Indeed, many of the world’s great thinkers and artists are introverts (内向的人). Scientists Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein preferred their own company; actress Keira Knightley often finds herself tongue-tied at parties; and Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling claims she used to be too nervous to even borrow a pen. Moran told BBC Future, “I think shyness probably does turn you into an amateur anthropologist (人类学家), really — you are more likely to be an observer. ” So, while extroverts make all the noise, they don’t necessarily have the best ideas. If you’re shy, you’ve probably known this for a long time. You just don’t shout about it. 1．What does the underlined phrase “bucks the trend” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Goes against the trend and succeeds. B．Changes the public idea completely. C．Becomes unpopular and unaccepted. D．Becomes the major concern of people. 2．Why did the author mention many famous shy people? A．To point out the harm shyness brings. B．To disconnect shyness and success. C．To show the reasons for shyness. D．To prove shyness contributes to science. 3．What is the author’s attitude towards shyness? A．Opposed. B．Indifferent. C．Supportive. D．Critical. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了害羞可能给人类带来的益处。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段“In a culture of go-getting high achievers, shy people don’t come first.(在追求高成就者的文化中，害羞的人不会排在第一位)”以及“That is why one book, Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness, bucks the trend. It became a sudden success across English-language media recently for its new take-on shyness.(这就是为什么Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness这本书bucks the trend。最近，它在英语媒体上突然获得了成功，因为它对害羞有了新的认识)”可知，Shrinking Violets: A Field Guide to Shyness在害羞不被高度评价的前提下，对害羞有了新的认识，突然获得了成功，推测画线短语表示“逆势而上并取得了成功”。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Indeed, many of the world’s great thinkers and artists are introverts.(事实上，世界上许多伟大的思想家和艺术家都是内向的人)”可知，作者提到很多著名的害羞的人是为了证明害羞并不会影响人们获得成功，即害羞与成功没有必然的关联。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Indeed, many of the world’s great thinkers and artists are introverts.(事实上，世界上许多伟大的思想家和艺术家都是内向的)”以及第六段“So, while extroverts make all the noise, they don’t necessarily have the best ideas.(所以，虽然外向的人制造了所有的噪音，但他们不一定有最好的想法)”可知，作者认为外向的人不一定有最好的想法，害羞的人也可能成为伟大的思想家和艺术家，作者对于害羞的态度是支持的。故选C。 Passage7. A mother, Carrie Cort, 51, from Sussex, and her nine-year-old son have been named the UK’s most environmentally friendly family after winning an award for their environmental achievements. Now every aspect of her life is environmentally friendly, from her son Adam’s birthday parties to her clothing, and she recycles everything from empty pens to milk bottle tops. “Changing our family lifestyle to green has saved us around ￡11,000 every year, which has given us more financial stability,” Carrie says. “Living green has made us healthier and I feel younger now. It is fun seeing what you can make with unwanted or broken things. Growing your own food is great exercise, good for wildlife, and the food is much more nutritious and tastier.” “My concern for the way we humans are treating the planet was really roused when Adam was born. When he arrived, I suddenly had this huge, greater awareness of the kind of planet we’re bringing our children into though I learnt something about it in university.” She began going to talks, reading books, watching documentaries and attending green meetings in order to educate herself in the details of green living. Carrie set up the local campaign group Sussex Green Living six years after her son’s birth. Later, she gave up her high-powered job, as she ran a video company with her brother, to do her job full-time. Today, she organizes talks and workshops. She runs a repair cafe, where people can bring everything to be fixed. Her recycling program helps people reuse wastes. Toothpaste tubes, for example, which Carrie sends to the Philippines, are turned into purses by an organization. “My goal is to inspire more people to lead greener, more environmentally friendly lives, to enable us to live in greater harmony with nature, now and for future organizations. I achieve this using various Sussex Green Living communication programs and working with other organizations who have the same goals and values.” 1．How did Carrie feel about her environmentally friendly lifestyle? A．Unwanted. B．Unhealthy. C．Expensive. D．Economical. 2．Which of the following is true about Carrie? A．She made good preparations for living green. B．She recycled what people ignored for fun. C．She does daily exercise by growing food. D．She majored in planet protection in university. 3．What does Carrie rely on to make her achievements? A．Her repair cafe and workshops. B．Her own programs and others’ work. C．Her well-paid job and her brother’s support. D．Her independence of realizing her green dream. 4．When did Carrie begin to form her environmentally friendly lifestyle? A．After winning an award. B．After giving birth to her son. C．After being stuck in poverty. D．After attending green meetings 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了英国51岁的母亲Carrie Cort和她9岁的儿子因在环保方面取得的成就获奖，被评为英国最环保的家庭。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段““Changing our family lifestyle to green has saved us around ￡11, 000 every year, which has given us more financial stability,” Carrie says.(“改变我们的家庭生活方式为绿色，每年为我们节省11000英镑，这使得我们的财政稳定，”Carrie说)”可知，Carrie认为自己环保的生活方式可以节省钱，是经济的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“She began going to talks, reading books, watching documentaries and attending green meetings in order to educate herself in the details of green living.(她开始参加讲座、读书、看纪录片和参加绿色会议，以了解绿色生活的细节)”可知，Carrie为自己的绿色生活做了充分的准备。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Carrie set up the local campaign group Sussex Green Living six years after her son’s birth.(Carrie在儿子出生六年后成立了当地的Sussex Green Living运动组织)”以及“I achieve this using various Sussex Green Living communication programs and working with other organizations who have the same goals and values.(我通过使用各种各样的Sussex Green Living交流计划，并与其他有着相同目标和价值观的组织合作，实现了这一目标)”可知，通过自己成立的组织以及和别人共同合作的努力，Carrie取得了成就。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“My concern for the way we humans are treating the planet was really roused when Adam was born. When he arrived, I suddenly had this huge, greater awareness of the kind of planet we’re bringing our children into though I learnt something about it in university.(当亚当出生时，我对我们人类对待这个星球的方式的担忧真的被唤醒了。当他出生时，尽管我在大学里学到了一些东西，但我突然对我们带孩子进入的星球有了更大的认识)”可知，Carrie在生下儿子后，对人类对待地球的方式产生担忧，开始养成环保的生活方式。故选B。 Passage8. One day, when Albert Einstein was a small boy, his father bought him a compass(指南针). It was a small toy to entertain him. Einstein was very pleased as he looked at the “magic,” thing turning towards north. For him, the compass was not a toy but a new world. He was a curious child and would often daydream. His father was annoyed with him for the bad reports from his teachers. They told him that the boy was not interested in his studies. He was blamed by his father for being lost in his foolish dreams. On leaving school, his father wanted him to study electrical engineering. But he disliked becoming an engineer. He entered the Zurich Polytechnic Academy to prepare himself for a teaching position in mathematics and physics. Though he finished his studies, he was unable to get a job. Finally, he got a job in an office. In his spare time, he filled his notepaper with difficult mathematical formulas (公式). Some of these later led to great scientific discoveries. When they were published, he became a famous scientist. He could not take his daily walk without being surrounded by reporters. He would only smile at them, and went on with his work in his quiet way. In 1921, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize. The Queen of Belgium invited him to pay her a visit. He got off the train and walked to the palace. He wasn’t willing to take the car sent to pick him up. When the Queen asked him, he looked at her with a smile and answered, “It was a very pleasant walk.” Einstein disliked wealth. Peace, he said, was what the world needed, and that could not be bought with money. 1．Why did Einstein’s father buy him a compass? A．To satisfy his curiosity. B．To let him play with it. C．To develop his interest in science. D．To help him create a dream world. 2．What does the underlined word “annoyed” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Familiar. B．Strict. C．Angry. D．Content. 3．What can we learn about Einstein from Paragraph 4? A．He cared little for fame. B．He was not good at talking. C．He was praised by the Queen. D．He didn’t work as an officer for long. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To introduce a new theory. B．To contribute to world peace. C．To remember a great scientist. D．To share some incidents about Einstein. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了科学家爱因斯坦的一些事迹。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“It was a small toy to entertain him.(这是一个供他娱乐的小玩具)”可知，买指南针是为了娱乐。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“with him for the bad reports from his teachers”以及“They told him that the boy was not interested in his studies. He was blamed by his father for being lost in his foolish dreams.(他们告诉他这个男孩对学习不感兴趣。他父亲责备他迷失在愚蠢的梦中)”可知，老师打了爱因斯坦的坏报告，所以父亲很生气。故划线词意思是“生气的”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“He could not take his daily walk without being surrounded by reporters. He would only smile at them, and went on with his work in his quiet way.(他每天散步都被记者团团围住。他只对他们微微一笑，静静地继续他的工作)”可知，爱因斯坦不关心名声。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“One day, when Albert Einstein was a small boy, his father bought him a composs(指南针). It was a small toy to entertain him.(当爱因斯坦还是个小男孩的时候，有一天，他的父亲给他买了一个指南针。这是一个供他娱乐的小玩具)”；第四段“Finally, he got a job in an office. In his spare time, he filled his notepaper with difficult mathematical formulas (公式). Some of these later led to great scientific discoveries.(最后，他在办公室找到了一份工作。在业余时间，他在笔记本上写满了难解的数学公式。他在笔记本上写满了难解的数学公式。其中一些后来导致了重大的科学发现)”结合文章主要讲述了科学家爱因斯坦的一些事迹。可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是分享一些关于爱因斯坦的事件。故选D。 Passage9. Robert Frost (1874—1963) was the statesman of American letters in the twentieth century, a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens. In his life, Frost won four Pulitzer Prizes for his works— more than any other poet in American history. His most famous poems include The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Though he is widely read, Frost is also one of the most misunderstood writers in the United States for the complexity of his poems. Though born in California, Frost was brought up in New England, where he is inseparably linked. After dropping out of Dartmouth College to seek his literary dream, he remained upset for years, producing collections of works but failing to get enough of them published to make his efforts financially worthwhile. Finally, Frost left the United States in 1912 to see whether his works might be better received in London. It was, and in 1913 his first full collection was published in Great Britain. Fellow American poet Amy Lowell adored Frost’s work and brought it back to the United States, publicizing it insistently. Soon afterwards Frost’s collections became bestsellers, and he became a famous figure. From then on, Frost was on his way to the lifelong respect and recognition for his achievements in poetry. In 1961, he was invited to read a poem for the presidential inauguration (总统就职典礼) of John F. Kennedy. He recited his poem, The Gift Outright, from memory at the ceremony. This was perhaps his last poetry reading in front of a wide national audience before his death in 1963. More importantly, Frost became the first poet to read a poem at a presidential inauguration. 1．What makes Frost “the statesman of American letters”? A．The comments of other writers. B．His literary achievements. C．The complexity of his poems. D．His political activities. 2．What do we know about Frost before 1912? A．He continued writing after his graduation from Dartmouth College. B．He was well received in London for his first collection. C．He failed to make much money with his publication. D．He produced enough works to achieve literary success. 3．According to the passage, what brought Frost immediate success in the US? A．The literary value of his poetry. B．The publication of his first collection. C．The invitation from John F. Kennedy. D．The recommendation by Amy Lowell. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The Literary Life of Robert Frost: An Overview B．Robert Frost and the Twentieth Century C．Robert Frost: A Historical Figure D．The Popularity of Robert Frost 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Robert Frost的生平和主要成就。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Robert Frost(1874—1963) was the statesman of American letters in the twentieth century, a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens. In his life, Frost won four Pulitzer Prizes for his works— more than any other poet in American history.(Robert Frost(1874-1963)是二十世纪美国文坛的政治家，是一位罕见的受到大学教授和普通市民阅读和尊敬的民族诗人。在他的一生中，Frost四次获得Pulitzer奖，比美国历史上任何一位诗人都要多。)”可知，Frost的文学成就使他成为“美国文学界的政治家”，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“After dropping out of Dartmouth College to seek his literary dream, he remained upset for years, producing collections of works but failing to get enough of them published to make his efforts financially worthwhile.(从Dartmouth College辍学去追寻他的文学梦想后，他多年来一直郁郁不乐，出版了很多作品集，但却没有出版足够多的作品使他的努力在经济上有所回报。)”可知，1912年之前的Frost的出版物没能赚到多少钱，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Fellow American poet Amy Lowell adored Frost’s work and brought it back to the United States, publicizing it insistently. Soon afterwards Frost’s collections became bestsellers, and he became a famous figure.(美国诗人Amy Lowell很喜欢Frost的作品，并把它带回美国，坚持不懈地宣传它。不久之后，Frost的文集成为畅销书，他也成了一个著名的人物。)”可知，Amy Lowell的推荐使Frost在美国立即获得成功，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“Robert Frost (1874—1963) was the statesman of American letters in the twentieth century, a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens. In his life, Frost won four Pulitzer Prizes for his works— more than any other poet in American history. His most famous poems include The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Though he is widely read, Frost is also one of the most misunderstood writers in the United States for the complexity of his poems.(Robert Frost(1874-1963)是二十世纪美国文坛的政治家，是一位罕见的受到大学教授和普通市民阅读和尊敬的民族诗人。在他的一生中，弗罗斯特四次获得普利策奖，比美国历史上任何一位诗人都要多。他最著名的诗歌包括The Road Not Taken、Fire and Ice和Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening。尽管Frost的作品被广泛阅读，但由于其诗歌的复杂性，他也是美国最受误解的作家之一。)”可知，本文主要介绍的是Robert Frost的生平和主要成就，因此最好的题目是A选项“The Literary Life of Robert Frost: An Overview(Robert Frost的文学生涯：概述)”，故选A。 二、完形填空 Passage1. As a child I once read an article about the Pacific Crest Trail (太平洋屋脊步道) in National Geographic. It was a 1 of two men who walked 2, 650 miles from Mexico to Canada with huge packs. It caught my eye, as I, too, 2 adventures in the wilderness. I’ve always remembered that story, but never believed I would actually 3 it. It was too far out of my comfort zone. But then, at the age of 42, I hiked the 88 Temples Trail through Japan. There, I experienced how 4 it could be to hike alone. What 5 me most were the fantastic mountains, grand temples and generous local people. And to my 6 , I managed to complete the trail in six weeks without any severe injuries. For the first time, I 7 that I could achieve my dream of travelling around America one day. When I shared my plan with friends and colleagues, the news was welcomed with 8 reactions. From some I got enthusiastic 9 . But from others there were frowns and question marks. Half a year away from my family was a 10 for me. Yet it wouldn’t defeat me. After all, six months is 11 a short period in a lifetime. After having worked hard for 20 years in shiny office buildings, I felt the need for more 12 in my life. I hoped to 13 and look within, as well as explore the unfamiliar things. I understood that I needed them both. 14 John Muir once put it, “Keep close to 15 ... and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” 1．A．news B．report C．story D．photo 2．A．knew of B．dreamed of C．heard about D．worried about 3．A．make B．ignore C．appreciate D．reject 4．A．dull B．difficult C．attractive D．crazy 5．A．confused B．shocked C．affected D．impressed 6．A．regret B．surprise C．sadness D．disappointment 7．A．denied B．pretended C．realized D．promised 8．A．mixed B．positive C．doubtful D．strange 9．A．promise B．assistance C．devotion D．approval 10．A．relief B．challenge C．delight D．comfort 11．A．finally B．hardly C．quickly D．simply 12．A．adventure B．bravery C．safety D．knowledge 13．A．speed up B．stand by C．slow down D．drop out 14．A．When B．As C．If D．Unless 15．A．forest B．desert C．nature D．valley 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．D 10．B 11．D 12．A 13．C 14．B 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在他人故事的鼓舞下，42岁时徒步穿越了日本的88座寺庙小径，并梦想环游美国，对于这一计划作者的朋友和同事看法不一，但是作者始终觉得生活需要更多的冒险。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个关于两个男人背着巨大的背包从墨西哥走了2650英里到加拿大的故事。A. news新闻；B. report报告；C. story故事；D. photo照片。根据下文“I’ve always remembered that story,”可知，此处表示两个男人从墨西哥走到加拿大的故事。故选C。 2．考查动词短语辨析。句意：它引起了我的注意，因为我也梦想着在荒野中探险。A. knew of了解；B. dreamed of梦想；C. heard about听说；D. worried about担心。根据下文“I’ve always remembered that story, but never believed I would actually  ____3____  it.”可推知，作者也梦想着在荒野中探险。故选B。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一直记得那个故事，但从未相信我会成功。A. make制作；B. ignore忽略；C. appreciate欣赏；D. reject拒绝。根据下文“But then, at the age of 42, I hiked the 88 Temples Trail through Japan.”可知，作者成功做到了去探险，make it表示“成功做到”，符合题意。故选A。 4．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在那里，我体验了独自徒步旅行是多么有吸引力。A. dull乏味的；B. difficult困难的；C. attractive有吸引力的；D. crazy疯狂的。根据下文“What  ____5____  me most were the fantastic mountains, grand temples and generous local people.”可知，作者感受到了独自徒步旅行是有吸引力的。故选C。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：给我印象最深刻的是奇异的山脉、宏伟的寺庙和慷慨的当地人。A. confused使困惑；B. shocked使震惊；C. affected影响；D. impressed使印象深刻。根据下文“most were the fantastic mountains, grand temples and generous local people.”可知，此处表示奇异的山脉、宏伟的寺庙和慷慨的当地人给作者留下了深刻印象。故选D。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，我在六周内完成了全程，没有受到任何严重的伤。A. regret后悔；B. surprise惊讶；C. sadness悲伤；D. disappointment失望。根据下文“I managed to complete the trail in six weeks without any severe injuries.”可知，作者在六周内就完成了全程，并且没有受到任何严重的伤，这让作者感到惊讶。故选B。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我第一次意识到，有一天我可以实现环游美国的梦想。A. denied拒绝；B. pretended假装；C. realized意识到；D. promised承诺。根据下文“that I could achieve my dream of travelling around America one day”以及语境可知，通过这次徒步旅行作者意识到自己有实现自己梦想的能力。故选C。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我与朋友和同事分享我的计划时，他们对这个消息的反应混杂不一。A. mixed混杂的；B. positive积极的；C. doubtful怀疑的；D. strange陌生的。根据下文“From some I got enthusiastic  ____9____ . But from others there were frowns and question marks.”可知，作者的朋友和同事对于作者的计划，反应混杂不一。故选A。 9．考查名词词义辨析。句意：从一些人那里，我得到了热情的赞同。A. promise承诺；B. assistance援助；C. devotion奉献；D. approval赞同。根据上文“From some I got enthusiastic”以及下文“But from others there were frowns and question marks.”可知，此处表示作者从一些人那里得到了赞同。故选D。 10．考查名词词义辨析。句意：离开家人半年对我来说是一个挑战。A. relief宽慰；B. challenge挑战；C. delight高兴；D. comfort安慰。根据下文“Yet it wouldn’t defeat me. After all, six months is  ____11____  a short period in a lifetime.”可知，此处表示离开家人半年对作者来说是一次挑战。故选B。 11．考查副词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，六个月只是人生中很短的一段时间。A. finally最终；B. hardly几乎不；C. quickly迅速地；D. simply只是。根据下文“a short period in a lifetime”以及语境可知，此处表示作者认为六个月只是一生中很短的一段时间。故选D。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在光鲜亮丽的办公楼里辛勤工作了20年后，我觉得我的生活需要更多的冒险。A. adventure冒险；B. bravery勇敢；C. safety安全；D. knowledge知识。根据下文“I hoped to  ____13____  and look within, as well as explore the unfamiliar things.”可知，作者认为自己的生活需要更多的冒险。故选A。 13．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我希望放慢脚步，审视内心，同时探索那些不熟悉的东西。A. speed up加速；B. stand by坐视不理；C. slow down放慢速度；D. drop out退学。根据下文“and look within, as well as explore the unfamiliar things.”可知，作者希望放慢脚步，审视内心并探索那些不熟悉的东西。故选C。 14．考查连词词义辨析。句意：正如约翰·缪尔（John Muir）曾经说过的那样，“亲近自然……爬山或在树林里待一周。”A. When当……时候；B. As正如，和……一样；C. If如果；D. Unless除非。根据下文“John Muir once put it, “Keep close to  ____15____ ... and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.””可知，此处表示正如约翰·缪尔所说，as sb put it“正如某人所说”。故选B。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：正如约翰·缪尔（John Muir）曾经说过的那样，“亲近自然……爬山或在树林里待一周。”A. forest森林；B. desert沙漠；C. nature自然；D. valley山谷。根据下文“and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods”可知，此处表示去亲近大自然。故选C。 Passage2. On a winter evening, I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home. A girl was being attacked (袭击)not far from where I 1 . “Should I go to help her?” I thought. I was worried about my own safety, and I regretted having selected a new way home. “What if I am hurt too? Shouldn’t I just 2 to call the police?” But the girl’s 3 were growing weaker. I knew I must act fast because I could not 4 the life, 5 it meant risking my own life. I didn’t know where I found the 6 and strength (体力), but I had finally 7 to help. I changed suddenly. I ran behind the bushes and 8 the attacker off the girl. Struggling, we fell to the ground, we fought for a few minutes 9 the man jumped up and ran away. 10 heavily, I came up to the crying girl. In the 11 , I could not see her clearly, but I could certainly 12 her shock. “It’s OK,” I said 13 . “The man ran away. You’re safe now.” There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and 14 . “Dad, is that you?” And then, from behind the tree, stepped my youngest 15 , Katherine. 1．A．stood B．killed C．heard D．caught 2．A．move B．take C．run D．go 3．A．cries B．noises C．cheers D．sounds 4．A．save B．ignore C．change D．decide 5．A．although B．because C．as D．but 6．A．courage B．belief C．attitude D．idea 7．A．agreed B．planed C．promised D．decided 8．A．took B．dropped C．pulled D．got 9．A．unless B．if C．since D．until 10．A．Walking B．Drinking C．Breathing D．Looking 11．A．daylight B．afternoon C．darkness D．midnight 12．A．feel B．see C．guess D．find 13．A．angrily B．softly C．sadly D．happily 14．A．shame B．peace C．pain D．surprise 15．A．son B．daughter C．grandson D．cousin 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．D 8．C 9．D 10．C 11．C 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是作者在一个夜晚独自回家时，听到有个女孩被袭击时发出的求救声。作者本想离开去报警，又担心女孩受到伤害，便鼓起勇气去救女孩。最后发现，原来被救的竟然是自己的女儿。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个女孩在离我站的地方不远处被袭击了。A. stood站立；B. killed杀害；C. heard听说，听到；D. caught抓住。根据“On a winter evening, I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home.”可知，女孩受到袭击的地点与作者所站的位置不远。故选A。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：难道我不应该跑去报警吗? A. move移动；B. take取，拿；C. run跑；D. go去。根据“to call the police?”可知，作者想去报警，而此时情况危急，速度越快越好，所以应该是跑着去。故选C。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是女孩的哭声越来越弱了。A. cries哭喊声；B. noises吵闹声；C. cheers欢呼声；D. sounds声音。根据“____10____ heavily, I came up to the crying girl.”可知，女孩在哭喊，所以女孩的哭喊声已经变得微弱了。故选A。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我知道我必须迅速行动，因为我不能忽视生命，尽管这意味着冒着生命危险。A. save挽救，节省；B. ignore忽视，不理睬；C. change改变；D. decide决定。根据“But the girl’s ____3____were growing weaker.”可知，女孩的哭喊声已经微弱了，也就是说情况变得更紧迫。所以作者决定迅速行动，因为他不能置一个陌生人的生命于不顾。故选B。 5．考查连词词义辨析。句意：我知道我必须迅速行动，因为我不能忽视生命，尽管这意味着冒着生命危险。A. although尽管；B. because因为；C. as由于，随着；D. but但是。根据“it meant risking my own life.”可知，上一分句意为作者不能置一个陌生人的生命于不顾，下一分句意为这意味着有生命危险。两个分句之间的逻辑关系为让步，所以选although，意为“尽管”。故选A。 6．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不知道我从哪里找到了勇气和力量，但我最终决定帮助他们。A. courage勇气；B. belief信心，信念；C. attitude态度；D. idea想法，主意。根据“I was worried about my own safety, and I regretted having selected a new way home.”可知，作者不勇敢，而and之后说的是力量，所以作者不知道从哪里来的勇气和力量。故选A。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道我从哪里找到了勇气和力量，但我最终决定帮助他们。A. agreed同意；B. planed计划；C. promised承诺；D. decided决定。根据“I didn’t know where I found the ____6____ and strength (体力),”和but可知，作者已经与之前的犹豫不决形成对比，故表明作者已经下定决心去救那个女孩。故选D。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我跑到灌木丛后面，把袭击者从女孩身上拉开。A. took拿，带走；B. dropped掉落；C. pulled推拉；D. got得到。根据“the attacker off the girl.”可知，作者把攻击者从女孩身上推开。故选C。 9．考查连词词义辨析。句意：挣扎着，我们倒在地上，我们搏斗了几分钟，直到那个人跳起来逃跑。A. unless除非；B. if如果；C. since既然，由于，自从；D. until直到。根据“the man jumped up and ran away. ”可知，前一分句意为作者和攻击者滚在地上打斗了一会儿，后一分句意为那个攻击者爬起来逃跑了。两者之间存在一定的逻辑关系，结合语境可知此处表示他们打斗在一起直到那个人逃跑。故选D。 10．考查连词词义辨析。句意：我喘着粗气走到哭泣的女孩跟前。A. Walking走路，散步；B. Drinking饮，喝；C. Breathing呼吸；D. Looking看。根据“Struggling, we fell to the ground, we fought for a few minutes ____9____ the man jumped up and ran away.”可知，作者和袭击者刚刚搏斗过，所以此时作者应是喘着粗气。故选C。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在黑暗中，我看不清她，但我确实能感觉到她的震惊。A. daylight日光；B. afternoon下午；C. darkness黑暗；D. midnight午夜。in the darkness在黑暗中。根据“on a cold winter evening”和“I could not see her clearly,”可知，此时一片黑暗。故选C。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在黑暗中，我看不清她，但我确实能感觉到她的震惊。A. feel 感觉；B. see看到；C. guess猜测；D. find发现，找到。根据“I could not see her clearly,”可知，作者看不见女孩的样子，所以这里是指感觉到她的震惊。故选A。 13．考查副词词义辨析。句意：“没关系，”我轻声说，“那个人跑了。你现在安全了。”A. angrily生气地；B. softly轻柔地，柔软地；C. sadly难过地；D. happily高兴地。作者不想惊吓女孩，所以此时的语气应该是轻柔地。故选B。 14．考查名词词义辨析。句意：停了很长一段时间，然后我听到那句话，既惊讶又惊讶地说：“爸爸，是你吗?”A. shame羞愧；B. peace和平；C. pain疼痛；D. surprise惊讶。根据“Dad, is that you?”可知，女孩听到声音是父亲的，所以是吃惊的。故选D。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，我最小的女儿凯瑟琳从树后走了出来。A. son儿子；B. daughter女儿；C. grandson孙子；D. cousin表兄（或弟、姊、妹）。根据“Dad, is that you?”可知，女孩喊作者爸爸，所以是作者的女儿。故选B。 Passage3. This is so easy, inexpensive, and has always brought either of two 1 ; a look of shock or a big smile. I am a cane-walking(拄着手杖走路的)senior citizen with mobility 2 , especially in cold weather but I have a sharp eye for useful bargains and since I still drive, I can do this without having to get in and out of the car to help people. Here is how it “works”. When I see gloves, warm hats and scarves on sale(new or in good condition from a second-hand store),I buy them very 3 . If laundering(洗涤)is needed, I do it to 4 tiny stains(污渍)so everything looks good. I have a large basket that I keep in the passenger side of my car and I “file” these things in it, where I can easily reach over and get whatever I determine is most 5 for someone who is without and out in the cold. I am always 6 of things and people around me in parking lots and along the walkways of my small hometown. But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, I 7 beside them, roll down my 8 and ask if they will 9 and, wear all three things or whatever is needed...and then as they stare at me in 10 , I always add: “I have things right here in my 11 to share. Please me by 12 them to stay warm when you are outside.” Not yet have I 13 hostility(敌意) or felt in any danger, but since so many of the items are “cheerful” colors, I often see the persons I gave them to walking down the street. It 14 my heart to know that my items are being used and 15 . 1．A．routines B．reactions C．outlines D．suggestions 2．A．performances B．amusement C．addiction D．problems 3．A．cheaply B．casually C．unwillingly D．briefly 4．A．strengthen B．increase C．paint D．remove 5．A．specific B．useful C．popular D．usual 6．A．positive B．short C．careful D．fond 7．A．put down B．settle down C．queue up D．pull up 8．A．window B．light C．wheel D．floor 9．A．improve B．buy C．borrow D．accept 10．A．sadness B．dishonesty C．disbelief D．anger 11．A．mind B．bag C．basket D．reach 12．A．wearing B．winning C．ignoring D．folding 13．A．accounted for B．met with C．escaped from D．kept up with 14．A．splits B．sacrifices C．forces D．warms 15．A．examined B．appreciated C．blamed D．guaranteed 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．B 6．C 7．D 8．A 9．D 10．C 11．C 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者是一个行动不便靠拐杖行走的老人，但这并没有影响作者去帮助别人。帮助路人不仅让他们很暖心，自己也感到很温暖，很高兴。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这很简单，也不贵，而且总是会带来两种反应中的任何一种：震惊的表情或灿烂的笑容。A.routine 路线；B.reaction反应；C.outline轮廓；D.suggestion建议。由a look of shock or a big smile可知，这是两种反应。故选B项。 2．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我是一个靠拐杖走路的老人，我行动不便，尤其是在寒冷的天气里。但我对有用的便宜货有着敏锐的眼光。因为我开车，所以我不用上下车就可以做这件事来帮助别人。A.performance表演；B.amusement娱乐；C.addiction上瘾；D.problem问题。由“a cane-walking（拄着手杖走路的）senior citizen”可知，作者行动不便。故选D项。 3．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我看到手套、保暖帽和围巾在打折时（从二手店买来的新的或状况良好的），我会非常便宜地把它们买回来。A.cheaply便宜地；B.casually 随意地；C.unwillingly不愿意地；D.briefly简洁地。由“new or in good condition from a second-hand store”可知，这些东西或者是新的或者是在二手商店买的质量较好的东西。所以作者会以低廉的价格把它们买回来。故选A项。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果（衣物）需要洗的话，我会洗掉细小的污渍，这样每一件东西看起来都不错。A.strengthen 加强；B.increase 增加；C.paint画；D.remove清除。根据后文“tiny stains(污渍)so everything looks good”可知，作者洗衣物的目的是除去污渍。故选D项。 5．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我有一个大篮子，我把它放在车的乘客一侧，我把这些东西“归档”在里面，这样我就可以很容易地从里面伸手去拿我认为对身处寒冷户外的人最有用的且其手里没有的东西。A.specific具体的；B.useful有用的；C.popular流行的；D.usual平常的。由“someone who is without and out in the cold”可知，作者所准备的东西对那些身处户外的人最有用处。故选B项。 6．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在停车场和我家乡的小镇的人行道上，我总是留意着周围的人和物。A.positive积极的；B.short短的；C.careful小心的；D.fond喜欢的。根据语境 “ people around me in parking lots and along the walkways of my small hometown. ” 可推知，作者很留意周围的人和物以便向别人提供帮助。故选C项。 7．考查动词短语辨析。句意：但是，当我看到有人明显很冷，没有什么可以帮助他们的时候，我就把车停在他们旁边，摇下车窗，问他们是否愿意接受并穿上这三样东西，或者他们需要的任何东西……当他们难以置信地盯着我看时，我总是补充说：“我的篮子里刚好有可以分享的东西……”。补充说：“我的篮子里刚好有可以分享的东西……”。A.put down放下；B.settle down平静下来；C.queue up排队；D.pull up停车。根据语境“But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, I 7 beside them”可知，作者停下车，才能帮助其他人。故选D项。 8．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A.window窗户；B.light光；C.wheel轮子；D.floor地板。根据语境“But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, 7 beside them, roll down my 8 and ask if they will 9 and”可知，作者停下车，摇下车窗，才能问路人是否需要帮助。故选A项。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A.improve提高；B.buy买；C.borrow借；D.accept接受。由“ask if they will”可知，作者在看到路人需要帮助时，首先要问问路人是否愿意接受他的帮助。故选D项。 10．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A.sadness悲伤；B.dishonesty不诚实；C.disbelief不相信；D.anger生气。由“stare at me”可知，路人难以置信地盯着作者看，不相信自己会得到别人的帮助。故选C项。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A.mind思维；B.bag包；C.basket篮子；D.reach波及范围。由第三段开头“I have a large basket”可知，作者篮子里的东西是要与别人分享的东西。故选C项。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：你们在户外穿着我给的衣服感觉暖和，这让我高兴。A.wearing 穿；B.winning赢得；C.ignoring忽略；D.folding折叠。由“to stay warm when you are outside”可知，被帮助的人在户外穿着作者所提供的衣服使他们暖和了，这也让作者很高兴。故选A项。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我还没有遇到过敌意或感到有任何危险，但因为有这么多的物品是“欢快”的颜色，我经常看到我帮助的人走在街上。A.account for解释；B.meet with遇到；C.escape from 从.....逃跑；D.keep up with跟上。由根据语境“Not yet have I 13 hostility(敌意) or felt in any danger, but since so many of the items are “cheerful” colors, I often see the persons I gave them to walking down the street. ”可推知，作者还没有遇到敌意的情况。故选B项。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：知道我的物品正在被使用和被感激，我的心很温暖。A.splits分裂；B.sacrifices牺牲；C.forces强迫；D.warms温暖。根据上文“ ‘cheerful’ colors”以及语境“  my items are being used and 15 .”可知，作者看到自己的东西被别人用，心里很温暖。故选D项。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A。examine检查；B.appreciate感激；C.blame责备D.guarantee保证。根据语境“ my items are being used ”可知，作者得知自己的物品正在被人使用和被感激，这温暖了作者的心，作者觉得自己做的事情很值得。故选B项。 Passage4. One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was expecting a quiet 1 of the splendid artwork. A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me 2 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and found the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s 3 for putting up with her constant stream of words. 4 by their noise, I moved on. I met them several times as I moved 5 the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 6 . I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 7 when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man 8 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He lengthened it into a long stick and then 9 his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket. “He’s a 10 man,” the clerk at the counter said.  “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 11 there is a new art show.” “But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see. “ “Can’t see! You’re wrong. He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk said. “His wife 12 each painting so he can see it in his head.” I learned something about patience, 13 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 14 and the courage of a husband who would not 15 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined（交缠）. 1．A．touch B．view C．wander D．stare 2．A．chatted B．argued C．screamed D．yelled 3．A．attempt B．independence C．wisdom D．patience 4．A．Adopted B．Adapted C．Conducted D．Disturbed 5．A．through B．to C．towards D．from 6．A．anxiously B．urgently C．quickly D．sensibly 7．A．comment B．decision C．purchase D．profit 8．A．plugged B．held C．reached D．bent 9．A．led B．found C．forced D．tapped 10．A．brave B．rough C．smart D．generous 11．A．wherever B．whatever C．whichever D．whenever 12．A．describes B．draws C．shows D．decorates 13．A．kindness B．pride C．enthusiasm D．courage 14．A．support B．sight C．expectation D．confidence 15．A．get B．hope C．allow D．cause 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．A 6．C 7．C 8．C 9．D 10．A 11．D 12．A 13．D 14．B 15．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述作者在博物馆看见一对夫妇，丈夫失明了，妻子耐心地给丈夫描述每一幅画，丈夫努力不让失明改变他的生活。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我原以为能安静地欣赏那件壮丽的艺术品。A. touch触摸；B. view观看；C. wander徘徊，闲逛；D. stare凝视。根据下一段的“A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me”可知，作者想找个安静的视角欣赏美丽的艺术作品。故选B。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一对年轻夫妇看着我前面的画，不停地聊着天。A. chatted聊天，交谈；B. argued争论；C. screamed尖叫；D. yelled大喊，喊叫。根据下文“I watched them a moment and found the lady was doing all the talking.”可知，这对夫妇在不停地聊天。故选A。 3．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我钦佩那个男人能忍受她没完没了的唠叨的耐心。A. attempt尝试；B. independence独立；C. wisdom智慧；D. patience耐心。根据设空后的“putting up with her constant stream of words”可知，作者佩服这个男子的耐心，可以忍受妻子滔滔不绝地说话。故选D。 4．考查动词词义辨析。句意：被他们的噪音打扰，我继续往前走。A. Adopted收养，采纳；B. Adapted适应；C. Conducted执行，实施；D. Disturbed打扰。根据上文“I was expecting a quiet ____1____ of the splendid artwork.”可知，作者喜欢安静，而她被这对夫妻的谈话打扰了。故选D。 5．考查介词词义辨析。句意：在参观不同的艺术展厅时，我与他们见过几次面。A. through通过；B. to朝，向；C. towards朝着；D. from从。作者在几个艺术大厅之间穿梭的时候又遇到这对夫妇好几次。故选A。 6．考查副词词义辨析。句意：每次我听到她滔滔不绝的话，我就赶紧走开。A. anxiously焦虑地；B. urgently紧急地；C. quickly迅速地；D. sensibly明智地，显著地。根据上文“____4____ by their noise, I moved on.”可知，作者不想被他们打扰，所以每次听到她滔滔不绝的话，就会迅速离开。故选C。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当时我正站在博物馆礼品店的柜台前买东西，这对夫妇走到出口。A. comment评论；B. decision决定；C. purchase购买；D. profit利润。根据空前“I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop”可知，作者在博物馆的礼品柜买东西。故选C。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在他们离开之前，这个男人从口袋里掏出一个白色的东西。A. plugged堵塞；B. held拿着；C. reached达到；D. bent弯曲。“reached into his pocket”意为“伸入他的口袋”。故选C。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他把它加长成一根长棍子，然后轻轻地走进衣帽间去拿他妻子的夹克。A. led引导；B. found找到；C. forced强迫；D. tapped轻拍，轻敲。根据下文中的“Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age.”可知，这个男子是个盲人，而这根拐杖是用来敲击地面进行探路的。故选D。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“他是个勇敢的人，”柜台的职员说。A. brave勇敢的；B. rough粗糙的；C. smart聪明的；D. generous慷慨的，大方的。根据后文中的“Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age.”可知，他是一个勇敢的人。故选A。 11．考查连词词义辨析。句意：所以，和以前一样，无论什么时候有新的艺术展，他和他的妻子就会来。A. wherever无论哪里；B. whatever无论什么；C. whichever无论哪一个；D. whenever无论什么时候。根据“During his recovery, he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change”可知，此处表示无论什么时候有新的艺术展，他和他的妻子就会来。故选D。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的妻子会描述每一幅画，这样他就能在脑海中看到。A. describes描述；B. draws画画；C. shows展示；D. decorates装饰。根据“I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without ____14____ and the courage of a husband…”可知，是妻子给丈夫描述图画。故选A。 13．考查名词词义辨析。句意：那一天，我学到了耐心、勇气和爱。A. kindness善良；B. pride骄傲；C. enthusiasm热情；D. courage勇气。根据上文““He’s a ____10____ man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age.”可知，作者学到耐心、勇气和爱。故选D。 14．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看到了一位年轻的妻子向一个失明的人描述绘画的耐心，以及一位不允许失明改变自己生活的丈夫的勇气。A. support支持；B. sight视力，情景；C. expectation期待；D. confidence自信。上文中提到这个男人是盲人，是没有视力的。without sight意为“没有视力”，即看不见。故选B。 15．考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. get得到；B. hope希望；C. allow允许；D. cause导致，引起。根据上文中的“During his recovery, he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change.”可知，这个男子不允许失明改变他的生活。故选C。 Passage5. Did you ever have a dream, I’m talking about a conscious dream where you would like to see a new future, a different choice of employment and a 1 of your own. Several years ago I had a dream of 2 a board game (棋类游戏) that would 3 my fortune. After many revisions, the board game was developed. It was a(n) 4 time my dream seemed to come true with sales starting to 5 , and my company was also founded. 6 , another new board game came into the 7 and made great progress in sales. Eventually, my company was dissolved (解散). Perhaps for a game developer, the 8 emotions that it never was meant to be will discourage his future dreams of a different life. To me, maybe I didn’t succeed to the level I 9 , but there is one thing I’m 10 of: At the very least I turned my dream into reality. If I had never transformed my dream into a 11 and then to action, there wouldn’t have been valuable lessons to be learned from the failure. It may take many 12 but success is only achieved. Once dreams are 13 into action, failure becomes a better action plan in the future. The important 14 here is that success only comes by turning dreams into reality and realizing that the 15 that you fortunately get along the way are only stepping stones to final success. 1．A．school B．plan C．career D．car 2．A．buying B．inventing C．playing D．watching 3．A．destroy B．realize C．change D．create 4．A．exciting B．terrible C．dark D．embarrassing 5．A．release B．dive C．decrease D．accumulate 6．A．Unfortunately B．Unimportantly C．Unconsciously D．Unfairly 7．A．market B．society C．country D．school 8．A．optimistic B．negative C．changeable D．talkative 9．A．needed B．devoted C．desired D．begged 10．A．careful B．afraid C．confident D．proud 11．A．goal B．question C．worry D．difficulty 12．A．analyses B．designs C．attempts D．revisions 13．A．taken B．stirred C．translated D．put 14．A．saying B．point C．step D．standard 15．A．efforts B．failures C．possibilities D．hopes 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 6．A 7．A 8．B 9．C 10．D 11．A 12．C 13．D 14．B 15．B 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自身的亲身经历，围绕梦想，展开讨论，指出在实现梦想的过程中，遇到失败是幸运的，只要总结经验教训，失败就是走向成功的垫脚石。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我指的是一个有意识的梦想，在这个梦想中，你希望看到一个新的未来，希望看到一种不同的就业选择，希望拥有自己的事业。A. school学校；B. plan计划；C. career职业，事业；D. car小汽车。根据前文“a new future, a different choice of employment”可知，此处指“拥有自己的事业”。故选C项。 2．考查动词词义辨析。句意：几年前，我曾梦想发明一款能改变我命运的棋盘游戏。A. buying买；B. inventing发明；C. playing玩耍；D. watching观看。根据后文“After many revisions, the board game was developed.”可知，此处指“发明”。故选B项。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：几年前，我曾梦想发明一款能改变我命运的棋盘游戏。A. destroy破坏；B. realize意识到；C. change改变；D. create创造。根据前文“a dream of 　　2　　 a board game”以及后文“my fortune”可知，此处指“改变命运”。故选C项。 4．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一个令人兴奋的时刻，我的梦想似乎实现了，销售额开始积累，我的公司也成立了。A. exciting激动人心的；B. terrible可怕的，糟糕的；C. dark黑暗的；D. embarrassing令人尴尬的。根据后文“my dream seemed to come true”可知，梦想成真了，作者很兴奋。故选A项。 5．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个令人兴奋的时刻，我的梦想似乎实现了，销售额开始积累，我的公司也成立了。A. release释放；B. dive潜水，跳水；C. decrease减少；D. accumulate积累。根据前文“my dream seemed to come true”及后文“my company was also founded”可知，销售额开始积累了。故选D项。 6．考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，另一款新的桌面游戏进入市场，并取得了很大的销售进展。A. Unfortunately不幸地；B. Unimportantly不重要地；C. Unconsciously无意识地；D. Unfairly不公平地。根据后文“another new board game came into the 　　7　　 and made great progress in sales”以及“Eventually, my company was dissolved”可知，不幸的是，有了竞争对手，作者的公司解散了。故选A项。 7．考查名词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，另一款新的桌面游戏进入市场，并取得了很大的销售进展。A. market市场；B. society社会；C. country国家；D. school学校。根据后文“made great progress in sales”可知，另一款进入市场。故选A项。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：也许对于游戏开发者来说，这种本来就不该有的消极情绪会阻碍他对未来不同生活的梦想。A. optimistic乐观的；B. negative消极的；C. changeable多变的；D. talkative健谈的。根据后文“discourage his future dreams of a different life”可知，此处指阻碍梦想的“消极情绪”。故选B项。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，也许我没有达到我想要的水平，但有一件事我很自豪：至少我把梦想变成了现实。A. needed需要；B. devoted奉献；C. desired渴望；D. begged祈求。根据语境和前文“I didn’t succeed to the level”作者没有成功达到自己渴望得到的水平。故选C项。 10．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，也许我没有达到我想要的水平，但有一件事我很自豪：至少我把梦想变成了现实。A. careful细心的；B. afraid害怕的；C. confident有信心的；D. proud骄傲的。根据前文but及后文“At the very least I turned my dream into reality”可知，作者虽然没有达到理想水平，但是也因努力去实现梦想而自豪。故选D项。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果我没有把梦想变成目标，然后付诸行动，我就不会从失败中吸取有价值的教训。A. goal目标；B. question问题；C. worry担忧；D. difficulty困难。根据语境和前文“transformed my dream into”及后文“to action”可知，此处指“把梦想变成人生目标”。故选A项。 12．考查名词词义辨析。句意：失败可能需要很多尝试，而成功仅仅是实现而已。A. analyses分析；B. designs设计；C. attempts尝试；D. revisions修订。根据前文“If I had never transformed my dream into a 　11　　　　　　　 and then to action, there wouldn’t have been valuable lessons to be learned from the failure.”可知，失败需要很多尝试。故选C项。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一旦梦想付诸行动，失败就会成为未来更好的行动计划。A. taken拿走；B. stirred搅动；C. translated翻译；D. put放置。根据语境和前文“dreams”及后文“into action”可知，此处指“把梦想放进行动中去”，put…into action意为“把……付诸行动”。故选D项。 14．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这里重要的一点是，只有把梦想变成现实，并意识到你一路上幸运地遇到的失败，只是最终走向成功的垫脚石。A. saying谚语；B. point要点；C. step步骤；D. standard标准。根据后文“success only comes by turning dreams into reality and realizing that the 　　15　　 that you fortunately get along the way are only stepping stones to final success”可知，此处指一个“要点”。故选B项。 15．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这里重要的一点是，只有把梦想变成现实，并意识到你一路上幸运地遇到的失败，只是最终走向成功的垫脚石。A. efforts努力；B. failures失败；C. possibilities可能性；D. hopes希望。基于前文“If I had never transformed my dream into a 　　11　　 and then to action, there wouldn’t have been valuable lessons to be learned from the failure. 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