内容正文:
[基础性]
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.When the results of our research were_analysed (analyse), we noticed something very surprising.
2.Because this experiment had_been_attempted (attempt) before, we were able to use some of the work those researchers did to help us with our experiment.
3.The positive effects of this community on its people were_confirmed (confirm) by the results of the research we did last year.
4.My parents were_being_looked_after (look after) in a care home in the community where they had always lived.
5.I still remember visiting a friend who'd lived here for five years and I was_shocked (shock) when I learnt she hadn't cooked once in all that time.
6.I was sent to the village last month to see how the development plan had_been_carried (carry) out in the past two years.
7.Steam engines were_used (use) to pull the carriages and it must have been fairly unpleasant for the passengers, with all the smoke and noise.
8.It was the first time that he had_been_bitten (bite) by a dog.
9.Li Ping said that his bike was_being_repaired (repair) then.
10.The flowers were so lovely that they were_sold (sell) in no time.
[应用性]
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.This kind of computer was_made_in_that_company_last_year .
这种电脑是去年那家公司生产的。
2.She was unaware that she was_being_filmed .
她不知道有人在拍摄她。
3.I received the sad news that he had_been_killed in a motorcycle accident.
我得知了这个不幸的消息,说他在一场摩托车事故中丧生。
4.I had to go to work by taxi because my car was_being_repaired at the garage.
我得乘出租车去上班,因为我的车正在修理厂修理。
5.He said his son was_not_allowed_to_use_the_computer without permission.
他说在没有许可的情况下他的儿子不能使用这台电脑。
[综合性]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
“Anyone knows single parents who can't afford to get their child's hair done for school? I will braid (编辫子) it for free!” Brittany Starks wrote on a Facebook post.
She decided to offer her hair braiding service after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August.“At the time, I didn't have anything for my kids to start school,” said Starks, who is in between homes and staying with her mother.“It meant so much to me.”
The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward.Starks, who works two receptionist jobs, also braids hair parttime.“The hairbraiding process involves washing, blowdrying, and finally dividing the hair into small sections and braiding it.It also requires multiple supplies—including combs, brushes, hair jam and additional pieces of hair to weave in.It costs anywhere from $150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style,”Starks explained.“But it can last for months and is a huge timesaver in the mornings.”
When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked.Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents, whose stories of hardship and financial challenges mirrored her own.
“There's a huge need for this.I could really relate to a lot of the women who reached out, and it made me realize that what I was doing was really important,” said Starks.“What got me the most was seeing the kids smile.” Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.
[语篇解读] 本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了单亲妈妈Brittany Starks为那些支付不起孩子编头发辫子费用的单亲家庭的孩子免费编辫子的故事。
1.What got Brittany Starks to offer her hair braiding service?
A.A post on Facebook.
B.Her friend's timely help.
C.Her mother's advice.
D.A trip to her kids' school.
解析:B [细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句“She decided to offer her hair braiding service after a family friend delivered backpacks full of school supplies, clothing and shoes for Cayden and Ceniyah in early August.”和第三段第一句“The unexpected gift made a big difference to Starks and her children, and it motivated her to pay it forward.”可知,朋友的及时帮助对Brittany Starks产生了重大影响,促使她为孩子提供免费编辫子服务。故选B。]
2.What does Starks say about hair braiding?
A.It's a bit dear.
B.It's timewasting.
C.It's an easy job.
D.It's a mother's duty.
解析:A [推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“‘The hairbraiding process involves washing,...It costs anywhere from$150 to $400 at a salon (美发厅), depending on the style,...”可推知,编辫子并不是一件简单的事情,还有一点儿贵。故选A。]
3.How does Starks feel about the response to her Facebook post?
A.Rather disturbing.
B.Beyond expectation.
C.Far from satisfactory.
D.Very disappointing.
解析:B [推理判断题。根据文章第四段“When she wrote the Facebook post, she assumed only a handful of people would reach out, but before she knew it, she had 35 appointments booked.Her Facebook inbox was suddenly full of messages from single parents,...”可知,Starks认为Facebook上的回应出乎意料。故选B。]
4.What can we infer about Brittany Starks from the text?
A.She is single with one child.
B.She is ambitious and arbitrary.
C.She is in need of helping hands.
D.She is free from financial worries.
解析:C [推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“There's a huge need for this.”和“Given that there was less than two weeks before the start of school, Starks knew she needed to enlist help.”可推知,Starks需要寻求帮助来进行自己的服务。故选C。]
B
I was out for my usual morning run and found myself in the late summer heat,wishing I had taken a water bottle.When I stopped under a bridge for a moment of shade,I saw two young,scruffy men standing next to their sleeping bags.One smiled and gently raised his hand as if motioning “hello” but didn't say a word.He wasn't asking for anything.I smiled and made the same motion back to him.
As I started back on my run,I thought about how much we all crave a connection.In that moment,this homeless man seemed to want to connect more than he wanted food or money.We have all had experiences of feeling separate and lonely.I have felt lonely being in a relationship that was void of emotional connection.Feeling separation doesn't have anything to do with being alone.Being with people is about the human desire to feel connected by being seen and valued by another person.If your tendency is to spend time alone,practice saying yes to invitations.Practice moving towards rather than away from people.
We all benefit from connections.That homeless man impacted my day.After encountering him,I felt more grateful—appreciating all that I have.He triggered my compassion—I found myself feeling empathy for him.I had the choice to move towards separation or connection.Were there many ways in which he and I are very different?Absolutely!Are there many ways in which we are alike?Absolutely!I can reflect on times when I was in a situation I had never expected,times when I felt broken,times when I felt at a low point,and times when I needed someone to stop and acknowledge me as he may have been feeling this morning.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者在晨跑中遇到的流浪汉这件小事,明白了人需要与外界保持联系。
5.Why did the author stop under a bridge?
A.To greet two homeless people.
B.To take a break.
C.To get a water bottle.
D.To ask for help.
解析:B [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When I stopped under a bridge for a moment of shade”可知,作者在晚夏时跑步,炎热难耐,希望喝一杯水。所以,其在桥下停下来是为了躲避炎热,进行短暂的休息。故选B。]
6.What does the underlined word “crave” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Praise.
B.Describe.
C.Have a desire for.
D.Develop a dislike in.
解析:C [词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句子的下文“In that moment,this homeless man seemed to want to connect more than he wanted food or money.”可知,作者感慨人类渴望与他人联系,画线词表示“渴望”。故选C。]
7.Which word can describe the author's feeling after meeting the homeless people?
A.Sorrowful. B.Relieved.
C.Embarrassed. D.Thankful.
解析:D [观点态度题。根据文章第三段中的“After encountering him,I felt more grateful—appreciating all that I have.He triggered my compassion—I found myself feeling empathy for him.”可知,在遇见他之后,作者更加珍惜感恩所拥有的。故选D项。]
8.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Connection!We Need It!
B.Homeless People Need Care
C.A Meaningful Day
D.Ask for Separation
解析:A [主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要说明了人需要与外界保持联系。故选A。]
Ⅱ.完形填空
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful.
I chose this __1__ because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid.Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren't really designed for __2__ . I stayed there feeling __3__ and a little bored.
After years' special training, I work as part of a programme known as “hospital clowning”.Being a clown doctor means I can help people by __4__ them.
One day, __5__ my curly rainbow wig and big red nose, I walked into the waiting area, where there was a familiar atmosphere of __6__ and tension.At that time I spotted a small girl __7__ in pain, with her ankle was twice its __8__ size.Her __9__ parents were sitting uncomfortably on plastic chairs, trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl.
While the doctor concentrated on __10__ her ankle, I got her __11__ by doing a magic trick.Although she was clearly still in some pain,her scared and anxious look had been __12__ -first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I magically produced her sock from out of my pocket.Seeing their daughter so much happier __13__ made her parents more relaxed.My magic medicine did indeed seem to do the trick.
Even today, I still __14__ a big smile as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day.After all, it is true that __15__ is the best medicine.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从事小丑医生这个职业的原因和作者给患者与自己带来的快乐。
1.A.responsibility B.burden
C.dream D.career
解析:D [句意为:我选择这个职业是因为我小时候去医院的经历。根据下文中的“Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren't really designed for ____2____ . I stayed there feeling ____3____ and a little bored.”和第三段中的“Being a clown doctor means I can help people by ____4____ them.”可知,儿时去医院时体验到的害怕和无聊使作者选择小丑医生这个能让病人心情变好的职业。故选D]。
2.A.patients B.clowns
C.children D.parents
解析:C [句意为:尽管医生和护士做得很好,但医院的确不是为儿童设计的。根据空前的“I chose this ____1____ because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid.”和空后一句“I stayed there feeling ____3____ and a little bored.”以及常识可知,孩子喜欢去开心的地方,作者小时候觉得医院是个令孩子们害怕和无聊的地方,不是给孩子们设计的。故选C。]
3.A.frightened B.absorbed
C.tired D.confused
解析:A [句意为:我待在那里感到害怕,有点无聊。根据下文中的“I walked into... a familiar atmosphere of ____6____ and tension.”可推知,作者小时候去医院会有紧张和害怕的感觉。故选A。]
4.A.teasing B.entertaining
C.comforting D.educating
解析:B [句意为:作为一个小丑医生意味着我可以通过逗人们开心来帮助他们。根据第五段中的“Although she was clearly still in some pain,her scared and anxious look had been ____12____ -first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I magically produced her sock from out of my pocket.”可知,作者作为小丑医生的职责就是逗人们开心。tease意为“戏弄”;entertain意为“使快乐;娱乐”。故选B。]
5.A.putting on B.working on
C.taking on D.relying on
解析:A [句意为:有一天,我戴上我的彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子,走进等候区,那里有一种熟悉的无聊和紧张的气氛。根据下文中的“my curly rainbow wig and big red nose”可知,为了达到搞笑效果,小丑医生工作之前会戴上彩虹卷假发和红鼻子。put on意为“穿上;戴上”;take on意为“承担;呈现”;rely on意为“信赖”。故选A。]
6.A.sacrifice B.embarrassment
C.boredom D.criticism
解析:C [句意见上一题解析。根据第二段中的“I stayed there feeling ____3____ and a little bored.”可知,作者熟悉这种无聊的气氛。sacrifice意为“牺牲”;embarrassment意为“尴尬”;boredom意为“无聊”;criticism意为“批评”。故选C。]
7.A.crying B.running
C.reading D.standing
解析:A [句意为:那时,我注意到一个小女孩痛苦地哭着,她的脚踝是正常脚踝大小的两倍。根据下文中的“trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl”可知,小女孩在哭泣。故选A。]
8.A.normal B.formal
C.accurate D.appropriate
解析:A [句意见上一题解析。根据语境可知,小女孩是来医院看脚踝的,她的脚踝应是肿到正常脚踝的两倍大。故选A。]
9.A.ambitious B.anxious
C.careful D.disappointed
解析:B [句意为:她焦急的父母不安地坐在塑料椅子上,正尽力安慰这个紧张的、正在哭泣的女孩。根据上文中的“At that time I spotted a small girl ____7____ in pain, with her ankle was twice its ____8____ size”和下文中的“trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl”可知,小女孩脚踝肿得很厉害,一直在哭,她的父母此时应是感到焦虑。故选B。]
10.A.operating B.experiencing
C.controlling D.examining
解析:D [句意为:当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时,我用一个魔术吸引了她的注意。根据语境可知,孩子脚踝出问题了,医生应给她检查脚踝。故选D项。]
11.A.attraction B.admission
C.attention D.assumption
解析:C [句意见上一题解析。根据下文中的“Although she was clearly still in some pain,her scared and anxious look had been ____12____ -first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I magically produced her sock from out of my pocket.”可知,作者用魔术吸引了孩子的注意。故选C。 ]
12.A.replaced B.relieved
C.removed D.reflected
解析:A [句意为:虽然她显然还有些疼痛,但她恐惧和焦虑的神情首先被一个微笑取代了,然后当我魔法般地从我的口袋里拿出她的袜子时,她发出了响亮的笑声。根据空后的“first by a small smile and then by loud laughter”可知,孩子原来的恐惧和焦虑被开心取代了。故选A。]
13.A.in return B.in turn
C.in vain D.in question
解析:B [句意为:看到他们的女儿如此快乐,相应地,也让她的父母更放松。根据上文中的“Seeing their daughter so much happier”可推知,看到孩子开心,家长也会感到放松。in return 意为“作为回报”;in turn 意为“相应地”;in vain 意为“徒劳”;in question意为“讨论中的”。故选B。]
14.A.stick B.strengthen
C.enter D.wear
解析:D [句意为:即使在今天,当我想起那天所有欢乐和笑声时,我仍然面带笑容。根据下文中的“as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day”可知,作者想到那天的欢乐和笑声时,自然也会面露笑容。故选D。]
15.A.pain B.magic
C.laughter D.behaviour
解析:C [句意为:毕竟,笑确实是最好的良药。根据文章第一段“Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown doctors can be helpful.”由文章内容可知,小丑医生通过逗人们开心帮助孩子和家长,给他们带来了笑声,抚慰了他们紧张不安的心灵,所以,笑是灵丹妙药。此处为原词复现。故选C。]
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