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课时梯级训练(十二) Section Ⅳ Writing
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Of course, she wasn't really my aunt and, out of fear, I never called her that to her face. I only referred to her as “My Aunt Fannie” because the name always made my father laugh quietly and gave my mother cause to look strictly at both of us—at me for being disrespectful of my elder and at my father for encouraging my bad behavior.I enjoyed both reactions, so I looked for every opportunity to work the name into as many conversations as possible.
As a young woman, my mother had worked in the kitchen of a large Victorian farmhouse. During those years,my mother helped Aunt Fannie make the best blueberry jam ever tasted by anyone in Glenfield. She was wellknown for her jam and for never sharing the recipe with others.Even though my mother knew the recipe by heart, as long as Aunt Fannie was alive, she never made the jam without Aunt Fannie in our kitchen to direct the process and keep the secret.
Each August, my mother would prepare me for Aunt Fannie's visit.One year, after I had helped with the jam process, Aunt Fannie gave me a coin and then made me promise that I would never spend it.“Hold onto this coin,”she said, “and someday you will be rich.I still have my very first coin, given to me by my grandmother.” So, I kept the coin in a small box and waited to become rich.
I now have the blueberry jam recipe and the coin from Aunt Fannie. In people's eyes, Aunt Fannie's success resulted from that secret recipe. But to me, it was just a common recipe. Neither have they made me become a rich person, but I keep them as reminders to hold onto the valuable things in life. Money can make you feel rich for a while, but it is the relationships and the memories of time spent with friends and family that truly leave you wealthy.And that is a fortune that anyone can build.
1.Why did the author always use the name “My Aunt Fannie” in conversations?
A.Because she liked Aunt Fannie's recipe.
B.Because she was frightened of Aunt Fannie.
C.Because she enjoyed her parents' reactions.
D.Because she greatly respected Aunt Fannie.
2.What does the underlined word “She” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Aunt Fannie.
B.The author's grandmother.
C.The author's mother.
D.Aunt Fannie's grandmother.
3.What does the author encourage readers to do in the last paragraph?
A.Hold onto the first coin in life.
B.Make as many friends as possible.
C.Make money with their own hands.
D.Spend more time with family and friends.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过讲述芬妮姨妈和她的蓝莓酱配方的故事,向我们说明金钱只是暂时让人感觉富有,唯有和他人的关系以及和朋友、家人们一起度过的那些日子的美好回忆才会让我们变得真正富有。
1.C [解析]细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I enjoyed both reactions,so I looked for every opportunity to work the name into as many conversations as possible.”可知,“我”很喜欢称My Aunt Fannie是因为“我”喜欢父母对“我”这样说的反应。
2.A [解析]代词指代题。根据上文的“During those years,my mother helped Aunt Fannie make the best blueberry jam ever tasted by anyone in Glenfield.”可知,Aunt Fannie的蓝莓酱做得非常好,她因此而有名。所以画线词She指代的是Aunt Fannie。
3.D [解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Money can make you feel rich for a while,but it is the relationships and the memories of time spent with friends and family that truly leave you wealthy.”可推断出,作者建议我们多花时间和家人朋友在一起。
Ⅱ.七选五阅读
(2025·昆明高一检测)
How to Say Anything
Could you use some advice? Or has something big happened? Our tips can help you say anything to your parents.
Pick the right time. You need your parents' full attention in order to have a good talk.Try not to bring up something when it's past your bedtime or when your parent is in a rush. 1.______ Your parents want to know what's on your mind, so ask them to make time for you.
Go slowly. What you need to say probably isn't simple, so don't try to get it all out in one breath.Give your parents the details they need to make a decision before you start trying to bargain with them.Besides, another thing is also of great importance. 2.______ Listen to them, and they'll listen to you.
Be honest. Your parents will respond better if you believe that you're telling the truth and not trying to avoid blame.Take responsibility for your part in getting into trouble or earning a bad grade. 3.______ Things get worse the longer you wait.
Try, try again. When you fly off the handle, your parents have a hard time seeing your point of view.If you're angry or frustrated, take a break from the conversation.Excuse yourself, and go somewhere to cool off. 4.______
Be brave. 5.______ But your parents almost always can help you solve a problem or answer a big question, and you'll almost always feel better afterward.Talk to your parents.You'll be glad you did.
A.If you've done something wrong, admit it.
B.After all, details determine success or failure.
C.Remember that conversation is about give and take.
D.If your parents are occupied, make an “appointment”.
E.Your conversation will be reduced to a terrible quarrel.
F.Gather your thoughts and try talking to your parents again.
G.You might have a question for long before you get up the courage to let it out.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要给出了关于如何开口和父母说你想说的话的建议。
1.D [解析]上文“Try not to bring up something when it's past your bedtime or when your parent is in a rush.(尽量不要在过了你的就寝时间或者你的父母赶时间的时候提起这件事。)”说明要找到合适的谈话时间。下文“Your parents want to know what's on your mind, so ask them to make time for you.(你的父母想知道你在想什么,所以请让他们为你挤出时间。)”提到请求父母给出时间。故可推断空格处内容为如果父母忙的话,就提前约定时间。选项D“If your parents are occupied, make an ‘appointment’.(如果你的父母都很忙,那就‘预约’一下。)”承上启下,符合语境。故选D。
2.C [解析]根据下文“Listen to them, and they'll listen to you.(听他们的,他们也会听你的。)”可知,和父母谈话是相互的。选项C“Remember that conversation is about give and take.(记住,对话是关于给予和索取的。)”与下文内容对应。故选C。
3.A [解析]根据该段标题“Be honest.(要诚实。)”以及上文“Take responsibility for your part in getting into trouble or earning a bad grade.(对自己陷入麻烦或成绩不佳这些事情负责。)”可知,本段讲的是关于诚实的问题,要正视自己的错误。再根据下文“Things get worse the longer you wait.(你等的时间越长,情况就越糟。)”可推断空格处内容为如果做错了什么就及时承认。选项A“If you've done something wrong, admit it.(如果你做错了什么,就承认吧。)”承上启下。故选A。
4.F [解析]根据上文中的“When you fly off the handle ...If you are angry or frustrated ... cool off.”可知,此处讲的是调整好自己的情绪。选项F“Gather your thoughts and try talking to your parents again.(整理一下思绪,再试着和你的父母谈谈。)”为该段内容的总结。故选F。
5.G [解析]根据下文“But your parents almost always can help you solve a problem or answer a big question, and you'll almost always feel better afterward.”可知,父母可以帮助你解决问题。选项G“You might have a question for long before you get up the courage to let it out.(在你鼓起勇气说出来之前,你可能会有一个问题想了很久。)”能引出下文。故选G。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
你校将举办英语演讲比赛,请你以“I Love My Family”为题写一篇发言稿参赛,内容包括:
1.介绍你的家庭;
2.叙述你家发生的一件事;
3.你的感想。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
I Love My Family
________________________________________________________________________
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【参考范文】
I Love My Family
There are four people in my family.We live happily together.There are many things occurring around us, creating many wonderful and loving moments in my memory.
Last weekend, I had so much homework to do that I couldn't play with my brother.So I designed a board game for him to play with my mum.Hearing their laughter, I felt settled and began to focus on my homework.
Sometimes, it's enough to have the ones you love around you.What's better is to make them happy.
Ⅳ.读后续写
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 Long Walk Home
I grew up in the south of Spain in a little community called Estepona.I was 16 when one morning, my father told me I could drive him into a remote village called Mijas, about 18 miles away, on the condition that I took the car in to be serviced at a nearby garage.Having just learned to drive and hardly ever having the opportunity to use the car, I readily accepted.I drove Dad into Mijas and promised to pick him up at 4 p.m.I then drove to a nearby garage and dropped off the car.Because I had a few hours to spare, I decided to catch a couple of movies at a theater near the garage.However, I became so interested in the films that I didn't pay any attention to the time.When the last movie had finished, I looked down at my watch.It was six o'clock.I was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he found out I'd been watching movies.He'd never let me drive again.I decided to tell him that the car needed some repairs and that they had taken longer than expected.I drove up to the place where we had planned to meet and saw Dad waiting patiently in the corner.I apologised for being late and told him that I'd come as quickly as I could, but the car had needed some major repairs.I'll never forget the look he gave me.
“I'm disappointed that you feel you have to lie to me, Jason.”
“What do you mean? I'm telling the truth.”
Dad looked at me again.“When you did not show up, I called the garage to ask if there were any problems, and they told me that you had not yet picked up the car.So you see, I know there were no problems with the car.” A feeling of guilt ran through me as I weakly confessed to my trip to the movie theater and the real reason for my being late.Dad listened attentively as a sadness passed through him.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
“I'm angry, not with you but with myself._____________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
My protests and apologies were useless._________________________________________
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【参考范文】
Paragraph 1:
“I'm angry, not with you but with myself.You see, I realise that I have failed as a father if after all these years you feel that you have to lie to me.I have failed because I have brought up a son who cannot even tell the truth to his own father.I am going to walk home now and think seriously about where I have gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it's 18 miles.It's dark.You can't walk home.”
Paragraph 2:
My protests and apologies were useless.Dad began walking along the dusty road.I quickly jumped in the car and followed behind, hoping he would change his mind.I begged all the way, telling him how sorry I was, but he simply ignored me, continuing on his way silently, thoughtfully and painfully.For 18 miles I drove behind him, at a speed of about five miles per hour.Seeing my father in so much physical and emotional pain was the saddest experience that I had ever faced.However, it was also the most important lesson.I have never lied to him since.
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