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限时规范练(十九) UNIT 1 Laugh out loud!
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Beyond Body is a sciencebased fitness and nutrition program in the shape of the first personalized wellness book in the world.It makes developing sustainable healthy habits easier,while helping to improve mental health.It addresses the main problems that most weight loss programs have,motivating you to bring positive changes in all areas of your life.
The Beyond Body app helps you follow the program and track your progress.It goes beyond simple food ideas to provide meal plans,workouts,and lifestyle tips.
Who Is Beyond Body For?
The Beyond Body program is for anybody who wants to lose weight by establishing lifelong health and fitness routines,but not ideal for vegetarians.It can help you drop pounds while enjoying longlasting changes.
How to Begin with Beyond Body?
The program starts with a quiz,including questions on body type,fitness level,health conditions,food preferences,and more.You must also enter your current and target weight.After completing a short quiz,you can choose between the hardcover or eBook.You can also add the app for further assistance.Next,it creates a personalized meal plan and generates the Beyond Body book in both digital and physical formats.The book outlines your plan and offers advice on nutrition and fitness.
Beyond Body Pricing
The Beyond Body book costs $33.For this price,you get a hard copy and digital version,plus free shipping.For the assistant app,you must pay a monthly subscription fee.Within the app,you'll find other checkout options,like consultations with a nutritionist.
1.What is Beyond Body used to do?
A.Sell a book.
B.Introduce an app.
C.Stress the importance of weight loss.
D.Provide a program to lose weight.
2.How does the program begin?
A.By adding an app.
B.By filling a format.
C.By choosing a book.
D.By completing a quiz.
3.What do we know about the Beyond Body app?
A.It can be used for free.
B.It focuses on mental health.
C.It tracks weight losing progress.
D.It offers free online consultations.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。“超越身体”是以世界上第一本个性化健康书籍形式呈现的以科学为基础的健身和营养计划,文章是一篇关于“超越身体”的广告。
1.D [解析]细节理解题。根据“Who Is Beyond Body For?”部分中的“The Beyond Body program is for anybody who wants to lose weight by establishing lifelong health and fitness routines,but not ideal for vegetarians.”可知,“超越身体”是用来提供减肥计划的。故选D。
2.D [解析]细节理解题。根据“How to Begin with Beyond Body?”部分中的“The program starts with a quiz,including questions on body type,fitness level,health conditions,food preferences,and more.”可知,通过完成一个小测验来开始这个计划。故选D。
3.C [解析]细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The Beyond Body app helps you follow the program and track your progress.”可知,“超越身体”应用程序可以跟踪减肥进度。故选C。
B
I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003.I'd never set foot in a comedy club before.I've always been a performer—I've worked as a singer, actor and musician—but all that came to an end after 9/11.I live in New York, and we watched the Twin Towers fall from my apartment building.For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be entertained.
It was then that I started to think about comedy.I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it.I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally plucked up the courage to get up on stage.That first time was terrifying.I had no idea what the audience would make of me.
In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards.It's hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother.As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously.They were clearly surprised to see me.I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke.There was silence.But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing, I was addicted.
Now my sets differ.I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my onewoman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100.Even today, I'm nervous before I step out.My first line is, “Hello, everybody.I'm 88 and threequarters years old.I'm telling you that in case I don't make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.
After a show, some people come up to me, saying what an inspiration I am.They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age.I'm pleased I can show that as an older person you don't need to take a back seat in life.
I've no intention of stopping comedy.I'm taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I'm 100.My goal is to still be up there making people laugh.It's hard work, but it stops me being bored.I'd only be playing golf otherwise.
4.What made the writer take up comedy?
A.She wanted to overcome her fears.
B.She wanted to brighten others' lives.
C.She was unwilling to quit performing.
D.She wanted to work out a routine.
5.Why does the writer mention young men with beards in Paragraph 3?
A.To show the challenge she was facing.
B.To explain her attraction to the job.
C.To illustrate her special advantage.
D.To describe her new friends in comedy.
6.How has the writer made progress since her first performance?
A.She now performs before larger audiences.
B.She no longer feels nervous before performances.
C.She remains on stage for a longer time.
D.She has learned to make a joke of her age.
7.Which of the following statements would the writer agree with?
A.Age is just a number.
B.Advanced years bring greater wisdom.
C.Old age means a chance to sit back.
D.Being elderly means you have to slow down.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者高龄从事喜剧表演,给人们带去欢乐并激励他人的故事。
4.B [解析]细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was then that I started to think about comedy.I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it.”可知,作者从事喜剧表演是因为她想让人们快乐起来,重新享受生活。故选B。
5.A [解析]推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards.It's hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother.”可推知,作者提到留胡子的年轻人是为了表明她从事喜剧表演面临的挑战——性别和年龄。故选A。
6.D [解析]细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Even today, I'm nervous before I step out.My first line is, ‘Hello, everybody.I'm 88 and threequarters years old.I'm telling you that in case I don't make it all the way through the show.’ Then people laugh and I relax.”可知,作者自第一次表演后尝试用调侃自己的年龄做开场,这样自己和听众都很放松。故选D。
7.A [解析]推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age.I'm pleased I can show that as an older person you don't need to take a back seat in life.”和最后一段中的“I've no intention of stopping comedy.I'm taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I'm 100.”可推知,作者认为年龄只是一个数字而已,无论到了哪个年龄段,我们都可以做自己喜欢且有意义的事情。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空
When Amanda Moore noticed that the new student from Mexico always sat alone at lunch,she decided to befriend Rafael Anaya.She also noticed that he __1__ to understand English.Then she used a translation app to handwrite a letter in Spanish asking him to __2__ her for lunch.Her action __3__ her the “Student of the Month” award for October at school.
Actually,Rafael always __4__ because he felt so lonely.“He always ate lunch alone and I felt __5__ about that,”Amanda said.She knew he spoke Spanish and he seemed lonely.She spent the whole afternoon __6__ writing the letter,using the app to help her.
The next day Amanda handed the letter to Rafael and waited for his __7__.It wasn't until their maths class that he said “yes”.The two had been __8__ together for lunch ever since.The letter helped Rafael feel more comfortable and encouraged him to __9__ his English harder.“I think for Rafael it made a huge __10__,”said their teacher.“He really wants to learn English to talk to Amanda.The two used hand gestures and the app for __11__ now but they hoped it would become __12__ when Rafael's English improved.And,Amanda was learning some __13__.”
Amanda's mother felt __14__ moved by her daughter's action.“It is just so sweet,” she said.“I think this __15__ is special.”
1.A.appeared B.happened
C.struggled D.managed
2.A.prepare B.join
C.leave D.pay
3.A.saved B.cost
C.earned D.proved
4.A.wept B.listened
C.chatted D.laughed
5.A.bad B.curious
C.glad D.doubtful
6.A.painfully B.hurriedly
C.carefully D.correctly
7.A.arrival B.comment
C.appreciation D.reply
8.A.sitting B.waiting
C.working D.singing
9.A.put up with B.work on
C.show off D.look forward to
10.A.popularity B.difference
C.choice D.plan
11.A.competition B.typing
C.travel D.communication
12.A.easier B.quicker
C.simpler D.harder
13.A.English B.psychology
C.maths D.Spanish
14.A.widely B.deeply
C.gently D.wisely
15.A.discussion B.suffering
C.friendship D.donation
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自墨西哥的Rafael Anaya不懂英语,总是一个人孤独地吃午餐。Amanda Moore发现后使用翻译软件用西班牙语写了一封信邀请他一起吃午餐,后来他们建立了特别的友情。
1.C [解析]根据下文中的she used a translation app to handwrite a letter in Spanish可知,Rafael Anaya不懂英语,因此他要很努力地去理解英语,struggle to do sth.意为“努力做某事”。故选C。
2.B [解析]根据上文When Amanda Moore noticed that the new student from Mexico always sat alone at lunch可知,Amanda Moore是想要和他“一起”吃午餐,join her for lunch可以表达这个意思。故选B。
3.C [解析]根据第1题的分析可知,Amanda Moore看到Rafael Anaya因为不懂英语而一个人吃午餐便开始关心他,和他一起吃午餐,使他不再那么孤单,因此她的做法是值得赞扬的,因而“赢得”奖项。故选C。
4.A [解析]根据下文because he felt so lonely可知,他的心情不好,经常哭泣,wept符合语境。故选A。
5.A [解析]根据上文He always ate lunch alone可知,Amanda Moore看到Rafael Anaya总是一个人吃午餐,心里应该是不舒服的。故选A。
6.C [解析]根据空前的spent the whole afternoon可知,她写信写得很认真。故选C。
7.D [解析]根据上文“to handwrite a letter in Spanish asking him to __2__ her for lunch”可知,Amanda把信给Rafael后要等待他的答复。故选D。
8.A [解析]根据上文中的yes可知,Rafael同意和Amanda一起吃午餐,因此他们两个人吃午餐时便坐在了一起。故选A。
9.B [解析]根据上文more comfortable可知,Amanda的做法让Rafael感到很舒适,再根据下文harder可知,Amanda的行为也促使Rafael更加努力地学习英语。故选B。
10.B [解析]根据上文可知,Rafael更加努力地学习英语,也不再一个人吃午餐了,因此Amanda的做法对Rafael的生活产生了极大的影响,make a difference意为“有作用,有影响”。故选B。
11.D [解析]根据上文used hand gestures and the app可知,他们现在通过手势和软件进行沟通和交流。故选D。
12.A [解析]根据下文when Rafael's English improved可知,当Rafael的英语水平提高时,他们的沟通就会容易一些。故选A。
13.D [解析]根据第11题的分析可知,他们使用手势和翻译软件进行交流,Rafael是说西班牙语的,所以Amanda也在学习一些西班牙语。故选D。
14.B [解析]根据下文It is just so sweet可知,Amanda的妈妈认为女儿的做法很好并且深受感动。故选B。
15.C [解析]根据语境可知,Amanda帮助Rafael走出困境,因此两人会建立一份友谊。故选C。
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