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Unit 3 Family matters单元测试
(考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分)
注意事项:
1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答第Ⅰ卷时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答第Ⅱ卷时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共30分,略)
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
One of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mother’s hot chocolate. My parents were poor, and we lived in the countryside in Portland. Dad had two jobs and Mom was disabled, but that didn’t stop them from heading into the Cascade Mountains several times a year.
Our clothes were old and worn and our food was usually cheap and simple. However, we were always satisfied with our hot chocolate, which was made in a traditional way handed down from my grandmother to my mother.
There was no store to buy anything we needed. We just had powdered cocoa in our camp.
Mom would set the smoke-blackened coffee pot at the side of the fire and slowly warm the milk, adding chocolate and sugar, and stirring (搅拌) until the contents became thick and rich brown. The wonderful smell of chocolate filled the camp. More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mother’s creation.
Once we were trapped in our tent (帐篷) for days because of a terrible rainstorm. Every morning I was woken up by the attractive smell of Mom’s hot chocolate.
Now, many years have passed, when we head for the mountains, I still use that worn coffee pot. And we always bring extra cups for the neighbours who will certainly turn up.
I have told my family a lot about Mom, and it seems that nothing brings back those warm memories better than sitting around the fire at night and tasting sweet hot chocolate.
1.Which of the following can NOT describe the author’s mom?
A.Kind. B.Friendly. C.Disabled. D.Serious.
2.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A.Her parents were poor. B.Her mom had two jobs.
C.Her mom was a boss of Coffee House. D.Her dad stopped them from camping.
3.What could be the best title for the passage?
A.Camp Smoke B.Mom’s Hot Chocolate
C.My Neighbours D.Grandmother’s Creation
B
My uncle George lives in a home with a few other people like him. He enjoys a simple life—no smartphones, no Internet—so communication is limited to in-person visits and old fashioned landline phone calls.
Uncle George and I have always shared a special bond. When I was around 5, I asked my parents what was wrong with him. They explained that nothing was “wrong” exactly, but that he was mentally disabled. Back then, George would often ask for my phone number, write it down, call me a few times, and then stop when he lost the paper. This continued for years until, about six years ago, he memorized my number. Since then, he calls me 10 times a day, every day, from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. I answer about two calls a day.
Our calls always follow the same pattern, with George creating one of three imaginary scenes. In one, he’s my dad, scolding me for cursing (咒骂). In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester from the TV show MASH, and I’m Captain B.J. Hunnicutt. In the last, we’re courageous lifeguards planning to save a drowning person. We play our roles for about a minute, then laugh. Afterward, he says, “You know something, Tommy? I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.” I reply, “So are you. The two of us!” He then asks about my dinner or if I’m watching a game, and promises to call back at a specific time (though he always calls earlier).
These calls have been a constant in my life for years. No matter what’s happening—breakups, work problems, or stress—I can always count on George’s calls to make me laugh and feel like a kid again. Because George doesn’t understand adult life, he can’t fully grasp my struggles, but he always brings the same love and energy. His unwavering support is a gift that saves me, just a little, every day.
4.What is the main way Uncle George communicates with the author?
A.Through text messages. B.By using a landline.
C.Through social media. D.By visiting frequently.
5.What can we infer from the second paragraph?
A.Nothing was wrong with George. B.The author rarely talks to George.
C.The author calls back George twice a day. D.George struggles with remembering things.
6.What do Uncle George and the author pretend to be?
A.Distant relatives. B.A major and a citizen.
C.Two fearless lifeguards. D.A captain and a soldier.
7.How does Uncle George’s support affect the author?
A.It saves the author’s life. B.It helps the author feel loved.
C.It makes the author feel like an adult. D.It makes the author reliable and energetic.
C
Whenever it comes to holidays, my mother makes fun of my sister and me about how we “make out like robbers”. She is referring to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother teases us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts!
Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light a menorah (大烛台) and say a prayer each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do “hot and cold” for our hidden Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say “hot” and when we walk farther away, they say “cold”. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives.
Diwali is observed on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October/ November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the pooja includes washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just place a few candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement.
Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me!
8.Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali?
A.She lives in a well-off family.
B.She lives in two different countries.
C.Her parents like observing their different cultures.
D.Her parents like spending money buying gifts for her.
9.What does the underlined phrase “hot and cold” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A.A kind of Hanukkah game. B.A riddle written on lights.
C.A sort of Hanukkah gift. D.A can of festival drink.
10.What do Hanukkah and Diwali have in common?
A.They share the same history and culture.
B.They are both related to the origin of lights.
C.They get the families to do their prayers.
D.They are celebrated by both Jews and Indians.
11.What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali?
A.Unclear. B.Indifferent. C.Appreciative. D.Critical.
D
Researchers from the University of Western Australia recently studied 3,000 middle and high school students. Among them were 618 teenagers with one parent who lived away from home for long periods of time because of work. The researchers wanted to know how the work of these “fly-in, fly-out” parents might affect the health of their children.
A higher percentage of teenagers who experienced the long-term absence (缺席) of a parent had more emotional or behavioral problems than those whose parents worked more traditional hours. This supports earlier research that found a high percentage of emotional problems in teenagers who often returned to an empty house after school.
Findings also suggest that parents don’t have to be home all the time, but it helps to be home at certain times. And the best parental presence for a teenager may sometimes be like a potted (盆栽的) plant.
Many parents of teenagers have known this to be true and find ways to be present without trying to start a conversation. One friend of mine quietly does housework each evening in the sitting room where her teenagers watch TV. They enjoy each other’s company without the need to talk. Another friend usually accepts his daughter’s invitation to work or read nearby while she sits and does her homework. Perhaps, that, at least for some families, is the best way for a teenager and their parents to stay close.
In fact, many years of research suggests that children use their parents as a safe base from which to explore the world. Studies tell us that young children quietly follow their parents’ movements from room to room, even while going on with their own activities. Perhaps our teens, like babies, feel most at ease when their parents are still around. They don’t want to stay away from parents who allow them freedom.
A new school year is at hand, so as parents we could offer our teenagers a “potted flower” as a gift, whose quiet and steady (稳定的) presence will give them a great day.
12.Why did the researcher study the 3,000 students?
A.To find out how many of them lived with only one parent.
B.To find out how the parents’ absence affected the children.
C.To find out what jobs their parents were interested in doing.
D.To find out whether they helped their parents do housework.
13.What might be the result due to the long absence of parents?
A.Helping the children to be more independent. B.Encouraging the children to enjoy quietness.
C.Causing emotional problems to their children. D.Inspiring the children to stay closer to them.
14.What kind of parents can be called “potted plant” parents?
A.Those who stay with their children and teach them gardening.
B.Those who stay away from their children and give them freedom.
C.Those who stay close to their children and keep talking with them.
D.Those who stay with their children and keep silent most of the time.
15.What is the kids’ attitude towards freedom given by their parents?
A.Positive. B.Critical. C.Disappointed. D.Disagreeable.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
You can’t choose your family, which means you might be involved with difficult family members whom you have no choice but to deal with. If so, you need to know how to communicate with them. 16
Listen to what they have to say. Have you really listened to what your difficult family member has to say? 17 Actively listening to what they are saying may help them feel better and may enable you to solve a misunderstanding.
Stop trying to change them. It’s a hard reality, but you’re going to have to gain acceptance about your difficult relatives. Accept who they are and the difficulties that come along with dealing with them. 18 You might find that once you learn to accept them, dealing with them doesn’t seem like such a challenge.
19 If your difficult relatives continue to be beyond your boundaries (界限), you will need to stand up for yourself. Depending on your boundaries, you might decide to finally speak up for yourself and show your limitations to a difficult family member.
Depend on outsiders for support. 20 Sometimes it helps to go outside the family to take your mind off things and lean on your closest friends when you need to pour out. Ask your best friend to go out for drinks in the midst of your family reunion. You’ll look forward to escaping and have someone who holds objective views to talk to.
A.Stand up for yourself.
B.Search for their positive qualities.
C.All that you need to do is keeping away from them.
D.Sometimes, all that people want is to be heard.
E.People outside the family may be more objective about the situation.
F.The following can help you communicate with them more pleasantly.
G.Respect who they are and their opinions though you don’t agree with them.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
When I was a little boy, the kitchen was where I liked to go. It was because there was my Italian grandma 21 our Sunday dinner. There would be delicious Italian bread and lots of pasta covered in red sauce (酱) which was 22 cooked for hours. Cooked with the sauce sometimes would be meatballs, sometimes potatoes, and chicken. I remember we would all 23 around the old dining table. Then 24 and joy surrounded us as we had every enjoyable bite. I always felt 25 there with a full stomach and happy heart.
As I got older and became a(n) 26 myself, I tried to make smaller versions (版本) of grandma’s Sunday dinner. I got the sauce recipe from Dad. 27 , every time I made an attempt, a sense of dissatisfaction welled up inside me. Often I would get very close to making a dinner like hers but it was never quite 28 . Finally, I 29 what I was doing wrong. The taste I really wanted was a special feeling I had 30 for years. It was not only the 31 food that made those dinners wonderful, but it was also the feeling of love that was there. Grandma always put her love into her 32 and into her life.
Since then, I have tried my best to do the same. No matter what I am doing, I always 33 to season (调味) it with love. I believe never a day can be 34 love if we make it, and every day can be a 35 of joy if we share it.
21.A.going through B.preparing for C.learning about D.researching on
22.A.extremely B.interestingly C.hurriedly D.slowly
23.A.gather B.turn C.battle D.run
24.A.puzzle B.curiosity C.laughter D.argument
25.A.embarrassed B.concerned C.satisfied D.familiar
26.A.volunteer B.reporter C.editor D.adult
27.A.Besides B.However C.Thus D.Instead
28.A.right B.tough C.convenient D.cheap
29.A.followed B.realized C.explained D.wondered
30.A.introduced B.found C.lost D.recognized
31.A.fresh B.ordinary C.tasty D.strange
32.A.stories B.dishes C.memories D.opinions
33.A.attempt B.forget C.fail D.happen
34.A.with the help of B.at the end of C.in fear of D.in short of
35.A.mistake B.risk C.wait D.feast
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres 36 (go), Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in 37 lead. But as Alistair came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Without hesitation, Alistair ran towards Jonny, 38 (catch) him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an 39 (expect) end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother, 40 had been rushed to the medical area.
While there are 41 (argue) over “stupid things” between the two bothers every now and then, Alistair holds that having a brother is an advantage, which makes both of them have an 42 (enormous) positive force.
Watched 43 millions, the ending to the race has divided opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified 44 highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair, at that moment, he was no longer an athlete 45 (aim) for a medal — he was just a brother.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46.假定你是李华,有感于学校刚刚结束的成人礼(coming-of-age ceremony),请你给爸爸妈妈写一封电子邮件。内容包括:
1.表达自己的感恩之情;
2.说明理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mum and Dad,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A prom(毕业舞会) is an event that every student is dreaming of. And if they’re not dreaming of it, they’ re certainly looking forward to it. It’s the young boys’ and girls’ chance to spend a beautiful night with their schoolmates and friends, an opportunity to have fun, dance, and enjoy themselves before their school years come to an end.
For young Dakota Wollan, the prom night was not something he couldn’t wait for. In fact, he had no idea who to ask to go with him to the special event.
When Dakota told his parents that he didn’t have anyone in mind, his dad had an idea. He figured, since Dakota’s great-grandma Madeline had never been to a prom, it would be fun to share this experience with her great-grandson.
When Dakota heard the suggestion, he felt it would be an honor and unforgettable night for them both to take his beloved great-grandma! So, he decided to ask his great-grandma with a proper promposal (舞会邀约). “I have this old truck she gave me. It’s a 1985 truck she handed down to me and I got it running again. So, I took that truck and made a sign,” he recalled. When the 92-year-old woman saw the sign, she was shocked. She couldn’t find a reason why a young man would want to spend such a special night with an elderly lady.
But she said “yes”. After all, Dakota had made it clear that if she didn’t go, he wouldn’t go either. So, she really didn’t have an option.
Madeline explained that she only attended high school for one year and a half, because her father got sick and she had to help on the farm. In fact, she didn’t even remember if there was such a thing back at her time. So, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to find out what this prom is all about.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Eventually, the big day came and the pair were ready to have the time of their lives.
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Such an inspiring moment was posted on social networking sites.
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Unit 3 Family matters单元测试
(考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分)
注意事项:
1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答第Ⅰ卷时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答第Ⅱ卷时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共30分,略)
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
One of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mother’s hot chocolate. My parents were poor, and we lived in the countryside in Portland. Dad had two jobs and Mom was disabled, but that didn’t stop them from heading into the Cascade Mountains several times a year.
Our clothes were old and worn and our food was usually cheap and simple. However, we were always satisfied with our hot chocolate, which was made in a traditional way handed down from my grandmother to my mother.
There was no store to buy anything we needed. We just had powdered cocoa in our camp.
Mom would set the smoke-blackened coffee pot at the side of the fire and slowly warm the milk, adding chocolate and sugar, and stirring (搅拌) until the contents became thick and rich brown. The wonderful smell of chocolate filled the camp. More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mother’s creation.
Once we were trapped in our tent (帐篷) for days because of a terrible rainstorm. Every morning I was woken up by the attractive smell of Mom’s hot chocolate.
Now, many years have passed, when we head for the mountains, I still use that worn coffee pot. And we always bring extra cups for the neighbours who will certainly turn up.
I have told my family a lot about Mom, and it seems that nothing brings back those warm memories better than sitting around the fire at night and tasting sweet hot chocolate.
1.Which of the following can NOT describe the author’s mom?
A.Kind. B.Friendly. C.Disabled. D.Serious.
2.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A.Her parents were poor. B.Her mom had two jobs.
C.Her mom was a boss of Coffee House. D.Her dad stopped them from camping.
3.What could be the best title for the passage?
A.Camp Smoke B.Mom’s Hot Chocolate
C.My Neighbours D.Grandmother’s Creation
【答案】1.D 2.A 3.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章回忆了母亲的热巧克力,承载贫困却温暖的童年露营时光。
1.细节理解题。根据第一段“Dad had two jobs and Mom was disabled, but that didn’t stop them from heading into the Cascade Mountains several times a year. (父亲做着两份工作,母亲身有残疾,但这些都没能阻止他们每年数次前往Cascade山脉。)”第四段“More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mother’s creation. (我不止一次地记得,那些我们才认识几个小时的人就会走进我们的营地,来享用母亲的杰作。)”可知,文中描述母亲身体残疾,热情友善好客, 关爱家庭,并未提及严肃这一特质。故选D。
2.细节理解题。根据第一段“My parents were poor, and we lived in the countryside in Portland. (我的父母很穷,我们住在Portland乡下。)”可知,作者的父母很贫穷。故选A。
3.主旨大意题。根据第一段“One of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mother’s hot chocolate. (我最早的记忆之一,就是循着营火的炊烟和母亲热巧克力的香气一路走去。)”及最后一段“I have told my family a lot about Mom, and it seems that nothing brings back those warm memories better than sitting around the fire at night and tasting sweet hot chocolate. (我常向家人讲述母亲的故事,而没有什么比夜晚围坐在篝火旁、品尝香甜的热巧克力更能唤起那些温暖的回忆了。)”可知,全文围绕母亲的热巧克力展开,承载家庭回忆与温情。选项B“Mom’s Hot Chocolate (妈妈的热巧克力)”与全文核心最契合,适合作标题。故选B。
B
My uncle George lives in a home with a few other people like him. He enjoys a simple life—no smartphones, no Internet—so communication is limited to in-person visits and old fashioned landline phone calls.
Uncle George and I have always shared a special bond. When I was around 5, I asked my parents what was wrong with him. They explained that nothing was “wrong” exactly, but that he was mentally disabled. Back then, George would often ask for my phone number, write it down, call me a few times, and then stop when he lost the paper. This continued for years until, about six years ago, he memorized my number. Since then, he calls me 10 times a day, every day, from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. I answer about two calls a day.
Our calls always follow the same pattern, with George creating one of three imaginary scenes. In one, he’s my dad, scolding me for cursing (咒骂). In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester from the TV show MASH, and I’m Captain B.J. Hunnicutt. In the last, we’re courageous lifeguards planning to save a drowning person. We play our roles for about a minute, then laugh. Afterward, he says, “You know something, Tommy? I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.” I reply, “So are you. The two of us!” He then asks about my dinner or if I’m watching a game, and promises to call back at a specific time (though he always calls earlier).
These calls have been a constant in my life for years. No matter what’s happening—breakups, work problems, or stress—I can always count on George’s calls to make me laugh and feel like a kid again. Because George doesn’t understand adult life, he can’t fully grasp my struggles, but he always brings the same love and energy. His unwavering support is a gift that saves me, just a little, every day.
4.What is the main way Uncle George communicates with the author?
A.Through text messages. B.By using a landline.
C.Through social media. D.By visiting frequently.
5.What can we infer from the second paragraph?
A.Nothing was wrong with George. B.The author rarely talks to George.
C.The author calls back George twice a day. D.George struggles with remembering things.
6.What do Uncle George and the author pretend to be?
A.Distant relatives. B.A major and a citizen.
C.Two fearless lifeguards. D.A captain and a soldier.
7.How does Uncle George’s support affect the author?
A.It saves the author’s life. B.It helps the author feel loved.
C.It makes the author feel like an adult. D.It makes the author reliable and energetic.
【答案】4.B 5.D 6.C 7.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过描述作者与叔叔George之间的特殊关系,展示了即使在智力受限的情况下,亲情和爱依然能够带来巨大的力量和安慰。
4.细节理解题。根据第一段“He enjoys a simple life—no smartphones, no Internet—so communication is limited to in-person visits and old fashioned landline phone calls. (他享受着一种简单的生活——没有智能手机,也没有互联网——因此交流仅限于面对面的访问和传统的座机电话。)”可知,叔叔George与作者沟通的主要方式是通过座机电话,故选B项。
5.推理判断题。根据第二段“Back then, George would often ask for my phone number, write it down, call me a few times, and then stop when he lost the paper. This continued for years until, about six years ago, he memorized my number. (那时,George经常问我电话号码,写下来,给我打几次电话,然后在他丢失纸条时停止通话。这种情况持续了多年,直到大约六年前,他记住了我的号码)”可知,George在记忆方面存在困难,故选D项。
6.细节理解题。根据第三段“In one, he’s my dad, scolding me for cursing. In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester from the TV show MASH, and I’m Captain B. J. Hunnicutt. In the last, we’re courageous lifeguards planning to save a drowning person. (在一个场景中,他是我爸爸,责备我骂人。在另一个场景中,他是电视剧《MASH》中的查尔斯·温彻斯特少校,而我是比·杰·汉尼卡特上尉。在最后一个场景中,我们是勇敢的救生员,计划去救一个溺水的人)”可知,他们假装是勇敢的救生员,故选C项。
7.推理判断题。根据最后一段“No matter what’s happening—breakups, work problems, or stress—I can always count on George’s calls to make me laugh and feel like a kid again. Because George doesn’t understand adult life, he can’t fully grasp my struggles, but he always brings the same love and energy. His unwavering support is a gift that saves me, just a little, every day. (无论发生什么——分手、工作问题还是压力——我总是可以依靠George的电话让我笑起来,再次感觉像个孩子。因为George不理解成年生活,他无法完全理解我的挣扎,但他总是带来同样的爱和活力。他坚定不移的支持是我每天都能得到一点拯救的礼物)”可知,George的支持让作者感到被爱,故选B项。
C
Whenever it comes to holidays, my mother makes fun of my sister and me about how we “make out like robbers”. She is referring to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother teases us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts!
Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light a menorah (大烛台) and say a prayer each night. We also say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do “hot and cold” for our hidden Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say “hot” and when we walk farther away, they say “cold”. We each receive one present every night of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives.
Diwali is observed on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October/ November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the pooja includes washing silver coins in milk and water. In India, people decorate their houses with lamps, similar to the way you might light up your house for Christmas. My family just place a few candles outside. We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement.
Both holidays have different histories and stories. We celebrate them in different ways, yet they both have the same meaning. They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me!
8.Why does the author receive gifts on both Hanukkah and Diwali?
A.She lives in a well-off family.
B.She lives in two different countries.
C.Her parents like observing their different cultures.
D.Her parents like spending money buying gifts for her.
9.What does the underlined phrase “hot and cold” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A.A kind of Hanukkah game. B.A riddle written on lights.
C.A sort of Hanukkah gift. D.A can of festival drink.
10.What do Hanukkah and Diwali have in common?
A.They share the same history and culture.
B.They are both related to the origin of lights.
C.They get the families to do their prayers.
D.They are celebrated by both Jews and Indians.
11.What is the author’s attitude towards Hanukkah and Diwali?
A.Unclear. B.Indifferent. C.Appreciative. D.Critical.
【答案】8.C 9.A 10.C 11.C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者因为父母是犹太人和印度人而庆祝两种不同文化的节日Hanukkah和Diwali,并对两个节日作了介绍。
8.细节理解题。根据第一段中“She is referring to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the festivals of lights, Hanukkah and Diwali.(她指的是这样一个事实:我们一半是犹太人,一半是印度人,所以我们在光明节和排灯节都收到礼物)”可知,作者的父母一个是犹太人,一个是印度人,因为父母庆祝各自不同的文化节日,作者会在两个节日里得到礼物,故选C。
9.词句猜测题。根据第二段中“When we walk towards the gift, our parents say ‘hot’ and when we walk farther away, they say ‘cold’.(当我们走向礼物时,父母说‘热’,当我们走远了,他们说‘冷’)”可推知,“hot and cold”是一种光明节期间寻找礼物的游戏,故选A。
10.细节理解题。根据第二段中“On Hanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light a menorah (大烛台) and say a prayer each night.(在光明节,像大多数犹太家庭一样,我们每天晚上点燃烛台祈祷)”和第三段中“To celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi.(为了庆祝排灯节,我的家人会为拉克希米女神祈祷)”可知,两个节日都让家人祈祷,故选C。
11.推理判断题。根据第二段中“Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often.(我喜欢这个假期的另一部分是看到我们不经常见到的家人。)”、第三段中“We also set off firecrackers, which is my favorite part. We often do this activity with friends to add to the excitement.(我们还放鞭炮,这是我最喜欢的部分。我们经常和朋友一起做这个活动来增加刺激。)”以及最后一段中“They both translate into Festival of Lights, and they both mean family and presents for me!(它们都译为‘灯节’,对我来说都意味着家人和礼物)”可知,作者喜欢庆祝这两个节日,持欣赏态度,故选C。
D
Researchers from the University of Western Australia recently studied 3,000 middle and high school students. Among them were 618 teenagers with one parent who lived away from home for long periods of time because of work. The researchers wanted to know how the work of these “fly-in, fly-out” parents might affect the health of their children.
A higher percentage of teenagers who experienced the long-term absence (缺席) of a parent had more emotional or behavioral problems than those whose parents worked more traditional hours. This supports earlier research that found a high percentage of emotional problems in teenagers who often returned to an empty house after school.
Findings also suggest that parents don’t have to be home all the time, but it helps to be home at certain times. And the best parental presence for a teenager may sometimes be like a potted (盆栽的) plant.
Many parents of teenagers have known this to be true and find ways to be present without trying to start a conversation. One friend of mine quietly does housework each evening in the sitting room where her teenagers watch TV. They enjoy each other’s company without the need to talk. Another friend usually accepts his daughter’s invitation to work or read nearby while she sits and does her homework. Perhaps, that, at least for some families, is the best way for a teenager and their parents to stay close.
In fact, many years of research suggests that children use their parents as a safe base from which to explore the world. Studies tell us that young children quietly follow their parents’ movements from room to room, even while going on with their own activities. Perhaps our teens, like babies, feel most at ease when their parents are still around. They don’t want to stay away from parents who allow them freedom.
A new school year is at hand, so as parents we could offer our teenagers a “potted flower” as a gift, whose quiet and steady (稳定的) presence will give them a great day.
12.Why did the researcher study the 3,000 students?
A.To find out how many of them lived with only one parent.
B.To find out how the parents’ absence affected the children.
C.To find out what jobs their parents were interested in doing.
D.To find out whether they helped their parents do housework.
13.What might be the result due to the long absence of parents?
A.Helping the children to be more independent. B.Encouraging the children to enjoy quietness.
C.Causing emotional problems to their children. D.Inspiring the children to stay closer to them.
14.What kind of parents can be called “potted plant” parents?
A.Those who stay with their children and teach them gardening.
B.Those who stay away from their children and give them freedom.
C.Those who stay close to their children and keep talking with them.
D.Those who stay with their children and keep silent most of the time.
15.What is the kids’ attitude towards freedom given by their parents?
A.Positive. B.Critical. C.Disappointed. D.Disagreeable.
【答案】12.B 13.C 14.D 15.A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了青少年的成长需要父母的陪伴,而长期缺席陪伴的青少年在许多方面都会受到影响,作者呼吁家长们尽量做盆栽植物型父母,让孩子们健康快乐地成长。
12.细节理解题。根据第一段中“The researchers wanted to know how the work of these “fly-in, fly-out” parents might affect the health of their children.(研究人员想知道这些“飞来飞去”的父母的工作如何影响他们孩子的健康)”可知,研究人员研究这3000名学生是为了找出父母不在身边会对孩子产生什么影响。故选B项。
13.细节理解题。根据第二段中“A higher percentage of teenagers who experienced the long-term absence (缺席) of a parent had more emotional or behavioral problems than those whose parents worked more traditional hours.(与那些父母工作时间较为传统的青少年相比,经历过父母长期缺席的青少年中,有更高比例的人存在更多的情感或行为问题)” 可知,父母长期缺席可能导致孩子出现情感问题。故选C项。
14.推理判断题。根据第三段“Findings also suggest that parents don’t have to be home all the time, but it helps to be home at certain times. And the best parental presence for a teenager may sometimes be like a potted (盆栽的) plant.(研究结果还表明,父母不必一直呆在家里,但在某些时候呆在家里是有帮助的。对青少年来说,最好的父母有时就像一盆盆栽植物)” 以及第四段中“Many parents of teenagers have known this to be true and find ways to be present without trying to start a conversation. One friend of mine quietly does housework each evening in the sitting room where her teenagers watch TV. They enjoy each other’s company without the need to talk. Another friend usually accepts his daughter’s invitation to work or read nearby while she sits and does her homework.(许多青少年的父母都知道这是真的,并找到了不试图开始谈话的方法。我的一个朋友每天晚上在客厅里静静地做家务,她的孩子们在那里看电视。他们喜欢彼此的陪伴,不需要说话。另一位朋友通常会接受女儿的邀请,在女儿坐着做作业的时候到她身边工作或看书)”可推知,“盆栽式”的父母是指那些陪伴在孩子身边,但大部分时间保持沉默,不一定要和孩子交谈的父母。故选D项。
15.推理判断题。根据第五段中“Perhaps our teens, like babies, feel most at ease when their parents are still around. They don’t want to stay away from parents who allow them freedom.(也许我们的青少年就像婴儿一样,当父母还在身边的时候,他们会感到最自在。他们不想远离给他们自由的父母)”可知,孩子们不想远离给予他们自由的父母,说明他们对父母给予的自由持积极态度。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
You can’t choose your family, which means you might be involved with difficult family members whom you have no choice but to deal with. If so, you need to know how to communicate with them. 16
Listen to what they have to say. Have you really listened to what your difficult family member has to say? 17 Actively listening to what they are saying may help them feel better and may enable you to solve a misunderstanding.
Stop trying to change them. It’s a hard reality, but you’re going to have to gain acceptance about your difficult relatives. Accept who they are and the difficulties that come along with dealing with them. 18 You might find that once you learn to accept them, dealing with them doesn’t seem like such a challenge.
19 If your difficult relatives continue to be beyond your boundaries (界限), you will need to stand up for yourself. Depending on your boundaries, you might decide to finally speak up for yourself and show your limitations to a difficult family member.
Depend on outsiders for support. 20 Sometimes it helps to go outside the family to take your mind off things and lean on your closest friends when you need to pour out. Ask your best friend to go out for drinks in the midst of your family reunion. You’ll look forward to escaping and have someone who holds objective views to talk to.
A.Stand up for yourself.
B.Search for their positive qualities.
C.All that you need to do is keeping away from them.
D.Sometimes, all that people want is to be heard.
E.People outside the family may be more objective about the situation.
F.The following can help you communicate with them more pleasantly.
G.Respect who they are and their opinions though you don’t agree with them.
【答案】16.F 17.D 18.G 19.A 20.E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要提出了一些与难相处的家庭成员沟通的方法。
16.根据上文“You can’t choose your family, which means you might be involved with difficult family members whom you have no choice but to deal with. If so, you need to know how to communicate with them.(你不能选择你的家庭,这意味着你可能会陷入难以相处的家庭成员之中,你别无选择,只能与他们打交道。如果是这样,你需要知道如何与他们沟通)”可知,上文提到需要知道如何与难相处的家庭成员沟通,本句引出后文的沟通方法。故F选项“以下方法可以帮助你更愉快地与他们交流”符合语境,故选F。
17.根据上文“Listen to what they have to say. Have you really listened to what your difficult family member has to say?(听听他们要说什么。你真的听过你难缠的家人说的话吗?)”可知,第二段强调倾听,故D选项“有时候,人们想要的只是被倾听”符合语境,故选D。
18.根据上文“Stop trying to change them. It’s a hard reality, but you’re going to have to gain acceptance about your difficult relatives. Accept who they are and the difficulties that come along with dealing with them.(不要试图改变他们。这是一个残酷的现实,但你必须接受你那些难相处的亲戚。接受他们是谁,以及与他们打交道所带来的困难)”可知,上文提到要接受难相处的亲戚,本句进一步说明如何接受,故G选项“即使你不同意他们的观点,也要尊重他们和他们的观点”符合语境,故选G。
19.根据本段内容“If your difficult relatives continue to be beyond your boundaries (界限), you will need to stand up for yourself. Depending on your boundaries, you might decide to finally speak up for yourself and show your limitations to a difficult family member.(如果你的难缠的亲戚继续超出你的界限,你需要为自己挺身而出。根据你的底线,你可能最终决定为自己说话,向一个难以相处的家庭成员展示你的局限性)”可知,本段提到要根据自己的底线为自己说话,即要站出来,为自己发声,故A选项“为你自己站起来”符合语境,故选A。
20.根据上文“Depend on outsiders for support.(依靠外界的支持)”可知,本段建议依靠外界的支持,本句说明寻求外界支持的原因。故E选项“家庭以外的人可能对情况更客观”符合语境,故选E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
When I was a little boy, the kitchen was where I liked to go. It was because there was my Italian grandma 21 our Sunday dinner. There would be delicious Italian bread and lots of pasta covered in red sauce (酱) which was 22 cooked for hours. Cooked with the sauce sometimes would be meatballs, sometimes potatoes, and chicken. I remember we would all 23 around the old dining table. Then 24 and joy surrounded us as we had every enjoyable bite. I always felt 25 there with a full stomach and happy heart.
As I got older and became a(n) 26 myself, I tried to make smaller versions (版本) of grandma’s Sunday dinner. I got the sauce recipe from Dad. 27 , every time I made an attempt, a sense of dissatisfaction welled up inside me. Often I would get very close to making a dinner like hers but it was never quite 28 . Finally, I 29 what I was doing wrong. The taste I really wanted was a special feeling I had 30 for years. It was not only the 31 food that made those dinners wonderful, but it was also the feeling of love that was there. Grandma always put her love into her 32 and into her life.
Since then, I have tried my best to do the same. No matter what I am doing, I always 33 to season (调味) it with love. I believe never a day can be 34 love if we make it, and every day can be a 35 of joy if we share it.
21.A.going through B.preparing for C.learning about D.researching on
22.A.extremely B.interestingly C.hurriedly D.slowly
23.A.gather B.turn C.battle D.run
24.A.puzzle B.curiosity C.laughter D.argument
25.A.embarrassed B.concerned C.satisfied D.familiar
26.A.volunteer B.reporter C.editor D.adult
27.A.Besides B.However C.Thus D.Instead
28.A.right B.tough C.convenient D.cheap
29.A.followed B.realized C.explained D.wondered
30.A.introduced B.found C.lost D.recognized
31.A.fresh B.ordinary C.tasty D.strange
32.A.stories B.dishes C.memories D.opinions
33.A.attempt B.forget C.fail D.happen
34.A.with the help of B.at the end of C.in fear of D.in short of
35.A.mistake B.risk C.wait D.feast
【答案】
21.B 22.D 23.A 24.C 25.C 26.D 27.B 28.A 29.B 30.C 31.C 32.B 33.A 34.D 35.D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者小时候喜欢待在厨房,因为奶奶会在那里准备美味的周日晚餐,大家围坐在一起吃饭充满欢笑,作者感到满足。长大后作者尝试做奶奶做的晚餐,一开始总不满意,后来意识到让晚餐美好的不仅是美味的食物,还有奶奶在食物中倾注的爱。从此作者也尽力在做的事情中融入爱,认为生活中不能缺少爱,分享爱能让每天都成为欢乐的盛宴。
21.考查动词短语辨析。句意:那是因为我的意大利奶奶会在那里为我们的周日晚餐做准备。A. going through经历;B. preparing for准备;C. learning about了解;D. researching on研究。根据下文“our Sunday dinner”可知,奶奶在为周日晚餐做准备。故选B。
22.考查副词词义辨析。句意:会有美味的意大利面包和很多意大利面,上面盖着红色的酱汁,这是慢慢煮了好几个小时的。A. extremely极其;B. interestingly有趣地;C. hurriedly匆忙地;D. slowly缓慢地。根据下文“cooked for hours”可知,红酱是慢慢地烹饪了好几个小时。故选D。
23.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我记得我们都会围坐在那张旧餐桌旁。A. gather聚集;B. turn转弯;C. battle战斗;D. run奔跑。根据下文“around the old dining table”可知,一家人会聚集在旧餐桌旁。故选A。
24.考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后当我们享受每一口美食时,欢笑和快乐都会围绕着我们。A. puzzle谜题;B. curiosity好奇心;C. laughter笑声;D. argument争论。根据“joy”以及 “as we had every enjoyable bite”可知,吃饭时充满了笑声和快乐。故选C。
25.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:在那里,我总是心满意足,肚子饱饱的,心情也很愉快。A. embarrassed尴尬的;B. concerned关心的;C. satisfied满足的;D. familiar熟悉的。根据下文“there with a full stomach and happy heart”可知,作者吃饱喝足,感到满足。故选C。
26.考查名词词义辨析。句意:随着我长大,自己也成为了一个成年人,我试着做奶奶做的周日晚餐的缩小版。A. volunteer志愿者;B. reporter记者;C. editor编辑;D. adult成年人。根据上文“As I got older”可知,作者长大了,成了成年人。故选D。
27.考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,每次我尝试时,内心都会涌起一种不满意的感觉。A. Besides此外;B. However然而;C. Thus因此;D. Instead相反。上文提到作者从爸爸那里得到了酱汁的食谱,下文则说每次作者尝试,内心都会涌起一种不满意的感觉,上下文为转折关系,应用however。故选B。
28.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:常常我做的晚餐很接近奶奶做的,但总是不太对。A. right正确的;B. tough艰难的;C. convenient方便的;D. cheap便宜的。根据上文“a sense of dissatisfaction welled up inside me”可知,做出来的饭总是不对,达不到奶奶做的那种效果。故选A。
29.考查动词词义辨析。句意:最后,我意识到我做错了什么。A. followed跟随;B. realized意识到;C. explained解释;D. wondered想知道。根据下文“what I was doing wrong”可知,作者意识到自己做错了什么。故选B。
30.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我真正想要的味道是我已经失去多年的一种特殊感觉。A. introduced介绍;B. found找到;C. lost失去;D. recognized识别。根据下文“It was not only the 11 food that made those dinners wonderful, but it was also the feeling of love that was there.”可知,意识到自己真正想要的味道是多年来失去的那种特殊感觉。故选C。
31.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:让那些晚餐美妙的不仅仅是美味的食物,还有其中蕴含的爱。A. fresh新鲜的;B. ordinary普通的;C. tasty美味的;D. strange奇怪的。根据上文“There would be delicious Italian bread and lots of pasta covered in red sauce”对奶奶做的美味食物的描述可知,不仅仅是美味的食物让这些晚餐很棒,还有爱。故选C。
32.考查名词词义辨析。句意:奶奶总是把她的爱倾注在她做的菜肴里,也倾注在她的生活中。A. stories故事;B. dishes菜肴;C. memories记忆;D. opinions观点。根据上文“but it was also the feeling of love that was there.”可知,奶奶总是把爱投入到她做的菜肴和生活中。故选B。
33.考查动词词义辨析。句意:无论我在做什么,我总是尝试着用爱来调味。A. attempt尝试;B. forget忘记;C. fail失败;D. happen发生。根据上文“Since then, I have tried my best to do the same”可知,无论做什么,作者总是尝试用爱来调味。故选A。
34.考查固定短语辨析。句意:我相信如果我们用心去做,没有一天会缺少爱,如果我们分享爱,每一天都可以成为欢乐的盛宴。A. with the help of在……的帮助下;B. at the end of在……结束时;C. in fear of害怕;D. in short of缺少。根据下文“love if we make it”可知,相信如果我们用心去做,没有一天会缺少爱。故选D。
35.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我相信如果我们用心去做,没有一天会缺少爱,如果我们分享爱,每一天都可以成为欢乐的盛宴。A. mistake错误;B. risk风险;C. wait等待;D. feast盛宴。根据上文“every day can be a”以及下文“of joy”可知,每一天都可以成为欢乐的盛宴。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With just 700 metres 36 (go), Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother, Jonny, was in 37 lead. But as Alistair came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track. Without hesitation, Alistair ran towards Jonny, 38 (catch) him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an 39 (expect) end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother, 40 had been rushed to the medical area.
While there are 41 (argue) over “stupid things” between the two bothers every now and then, Alistair holds that having a brother is an advantage, which makes both of them have an 42 (enormous) positive force.
Watched 43 millions, the ending to the race has divided opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified 44 highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair, at that moment, he was no longer an athlete 45 (aim) for a medal — he was just a brother.
【答案】
36.to go 37.the 38.caught 39.unexpected 40.who 41.arguments 42.enormously 43.by 44.or 45.aiming
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文,讲述了铁人三项赛中阿利斯泰尔舍己助弟获佳绩,凸显兄弟情深超越竞技精神。
36.考查非谓语动词。句意:还剩下最后700米时,阿利斯泰尔·布朗利位居第三,他的弟弟乔尼位居榜首。此处为with的复合结构,即with+宾语+宾语补足语,动词go与700 metres之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,此处表示将要发生的动作,应用不定式作宾补。故填to go。
37.考查冠词。句意:还剩下最后700米时,阿利斯泰尔·布朗利位居第三,他的弟弟乔尼位居榜首。in the lead意为:领先,位居榜首,为固定搭配,所以此处应用定冠词the。故填the。
38.考查时态。句意:阿利斯泰尔毫不犹豫地跑向乔尼,抓住他,并开始把他拉向终点线。此处为and连接的三个并列的谓语动词,根据and后的started可知,此处应用一般过去时。故填caught。
39.考查形容词。句意:这是一个意想不到的结局,但阿利斯泰尔不想和媒体讨论这件事。根据句意可知,此处表示“意想不到的”,应用形容词unexpected作定语,修饰名词end。故填unexpected。
40.考查定语从句。句意:他只想看看被紧急送往医疗区的弟弟。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是his younger brother,指人,关系词在从句中作主语,所以应用关系代词who引导。故填who。
41.考查名词复数。句意:虽然两兄弟之间时不时地会就一些“愚蠢的事情”发生争论,但阿利斯泰尔认为,有一个弟弟是一种优势,这让两人都拥有巨大的正能量。根据there are可知,此处应用名词复数形式作主语。故填arguments。
42.考查副词。句意:虽然两兄弟之间时不时地会就一些“愚蠢的事情”发生争论,但阿利斯泰尔认为,有一个弟弟是一种优势,这让两人都拥有巨大的正能量。修饰形容词positive应用副词enormously。故填enormously。
43.考查介词。句意:在数百万人的注视下,比赛的结局引发了不同的看法:兄弟俩的行为是应该被取消资格,还是应该受到高度赞扬?watched by millions意为:被数百万人注视,为固定搭配,所以此处应用介词by,意思为“被”。故填by。
44.考查连词。句意:在数百万人的注视下,比赛的结局引发了不同的看法:兄弟俩的行为是应该被取消资格,还是应该受到高度赞扬?根据句意可知,此处表示选择关系,所以应用连词or连接两个并列的成分。故填or。
45.考查非谓语动词。句意:但对阿利斯泰尔来说,在那一刻,他不再是一个追求奖牌的运动员——他只是一个哥哥。此处为非谓语动词作后置定语,修饰名词an athlete,动词aim和an athlete之间是主动关系,所以此处应用现在分词aiming作后置定语。故填aiming。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46.假定你是李华,有感于学校刚刚结束的成人礼(coming-of-age ceremony),请你给爸爸妈妈写一封电子邮件。内容包括:
1.表达自己的感恩之情;
2.说明理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mum and Dad,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mum and Dad,
Today, the coming-of-age ceremony in our school reminds me that I’m an adult now and I cannot help expressing my thanks to both of you.
Thanks for your unconditional love all these years. Whenever I get into trouble and desperately need help, you are always there to protect me and encourage me. Thanks for your undying patience and teaching that have made me a better person. You are and you will always be the most important persons in my life.
Thanks again for your love and support.
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生有感于学校刚刚结束的成人礼,要求考生按照要求给爸爸妈妈写一封电子邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
表达:express → convey
感激:thanks → appreciation
保护:protect → defend
永恒的:undying → everlasting
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:Today, the coming-of-age ceremony in our school reminds me that I’m an adult now and I cannot help expressing my thanks to both of you.
拓展句:Today, it is the coming-of-age ceremony in our school that reminds me that I’m an adult now and I cannot help expressing my thanks to both of you.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Today, the coming-of-age ceremony in our school reminds me that I’m an adult now and I cannot help expressing my thanks to both of you.(运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】Thanks for your undying patience and teaching that have made me a better person.(运用了that引导的限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A prom(毕业舞会) is an event that every student is dreaming of. And if they’re not dreaming of it, they’ re certainly looking forward to it. It’s the young boys’ and girls’ chance to spend a beautiful night with their schoolmates and friends, an opportunity to have fun, dance, and enjoy themselves before their school years come to an end.
For young Dakota Wollan, the prom night was not something he couldn’t wait for. In fact, he had no idea who to ask to go with him to the special event.
When Dakota told his parents that he didn’t have anyone in mind, his dad had an idea. He figured, since Dakota’s great-grandma Madeline had never been to a prom, it would be fun to share this experience with her great-grandson.
When Dakota heard the suggestion, he felt it would be an honor and unforgettable night for them both to take his beloved great-grandma! So, he decided to ask his great-grandma with a proper promposal (舞会邀约). “I have this old truck she gave me. It’s a 1985 truck she handed down to me and I got it running again. So, I took that truck and made a sign,” he recalled. When the 92-year-old woman saw the sign, she was shocked. She couldn’t find a reason why a young man would want to spend such a special night with an elderly lady.
But she said “yes”. After all, Dakota had made it clear that if she didn’t go, he wouldn’t go either. So, she really didn’t have an option.
Madeline explained that she only attended high school for one year and a half, because her father got sick and she had to help on the farm. In fact, she didn’t even remember if there was such a thing back at her time. So, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to find out what this prom is all about.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Eventually, the big day came and the pair were ready to have the time of their lives.
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Such an inspiring moment was posted on social networking sites.
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【答案】范文
Eventually, the big day came and the pair were ready to have the time of their lives. Dakota helped his great-grandma into his restored 1985 truck, her eyes sparkling with excitement. As they arrived at the hall, students turned to stare, whispers spreading through the crowd. But soon, their curiosity turned into admiration. The music began, and Dakota gently took Madeline’s hand, guiding her to the dance floor. Though her steps were slow, her laughter filled the room. Other students joined them, forming a circle to cheer for the extraordinary partners. Tears welled up in Madeline’s eyes as she whispered, “I never imagined I’d experience something so magical.” The touching scene was quietly filmed.
Such an inspiring moment was posted on social networking sites. The video of Dakota and Madeline dancing spread like wildfire overnight, with millions praising the teen’s kindness. News outlets interviewed the family, and Madeline became a local heroine. “This isn’t just about prom,” Dakota said in an interview. “It’s about honoring those who missed their chances to shine.” The school later announced a new tradition: inviting senior citizens to proms. Years later, Madeline’s prom photo still sat proudly on her dresser, a reminder that love goes beyond generations — and that it’s never too late to create memories.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了高中生Dakota因找不到舞伴而邀请92岁的曾祖母Madeline参加毕业舞会,弥补她年轻时错过的机会。两人共舞的温馨画面感动全场并在网络走红,最终学校将“邀请长辈参加舞会”定为新传统,传递了跨越世代的爱与关怀。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“最终,大日子来了,这对搭档准备好享受他们一生中最快乐的时光”可知,第一段可描写Dakota带着Madeline前往礼堂,一开始引得大家的好奇,后来两人翩翩起舞,引得其他人加入,Madeline非常开心。
②由第二段首句内容“这样一个鼓舞人心的时刻被发布在社交网站上”可知,第二段可描写视频在网络走红,两人被媒体采访,后来学校宣布新的传统,让长辈可以被邀请参加舞会。
2.续写线索:舞会日到来——两人到达现场,引起好奇——两人起舞,Madeline开心——视频被发布到网上——视频走红,两人接受采访——学校宣布新传统
3.词汇激活
行为类
①盯着看:stare/gaze
②开始:begin/start
③低声说:whisper/murmur/mutter
情绪类
①兴奋:excitement/thrill/exhilaration
②欣赏:admiration/appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1] As they arrived at the hall, students turned to stare, whispers spreading through the crowd. (as引导时间状语从句、独立主格结构作状语)
[高分句型2] Though her steps were slow, her laughter filled the room. (though引导让步状语从句)
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