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Section Ⅰ “Reading”的课文习读环节
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
My husband made a little two-story house that mirrored our own in color and design for our Little Free Library, while I carefully selected books from our shelves.The idea resonated (引起共鸣) with us immediately — instead of loading boxes into the car for yet another used book sale, we could simply walk them to the roadside.
Fifteen or so years later, it's safe to say that thousands of books, as well as the occasional DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles have been shared through our little library.Situated on a busy street just a few blocks from a subway station, our little library sees dozens, perhaps hundreds, of passers-by each day.
Many of those who use our library do not hesitate to share their love of this neighborhood resource.One gentleman regularly stops by to pick up books for a nearby retirement home.At other times, we have received cards and gifts, including chocolates and even a personalized drawing from a local artist.
Like the people who use our library, the books that come and go reflect the broad diversity of our city.Arabic, French and Russian books are staples among the dominant English-language books.I've even collected favorite books of mine in languages I don't understand, simply for the joy of adding another edition to my collection.Surprisingly, our library hasn't dealt with our book storage problem — if anything, we now have more books than ever before.
I have heard some complaints that Little Free Libraries do not always serve the purpose of building community and may compete with our public libraries and independent bookstores.This has not been our experience.We continue to buy more books than we need and we are fiercely loyal users of the public system.Our Little Free Library has enhanced our love of reading and has connected us to a community of book lovers in the heart of our busy neighborhood.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一对夫妇在家门口建立了一个小型免费图书馆,与社区书籍爱好者建立联系,分享阅读乐趣的故事。
1.Why did the author and her husband create the Little Free Library?
A.To make friends with book lovers.
B.To deal with their unwanted books.
C.To prepare for used book sales.
D.To make use of community resources.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The idea resonated with us immediately — instead of loading boxes into the car for yet another used book sale, we could simply walk them to the roadside.”可知,作者建立免费图书馆是为了更好地处理自己不再需要的书籍。
2.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.The multiple resources of the library.
B.People's contributions to the library.
C.The friendships between library users.
D.The author's impression of her neighborhood.
解析:选C 段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Many of those who use our library do not hesitate to share their love of this neighborhood resource.”可知,本段主要讲述了使用这个图书馆的人们之间的友谊。
3.Which of the following can account for the author's passion for the library?
A.Its superiority to public libraries.
B.Its close distance to a busy street.
C.Its success in solving book storage.
D.Its reflecting city diversity through books.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Like the people who use our library, the books that come and go reflect the broad diversity of our city.”可知,作者之所以对这个图书馆抱有热情,是因为这个图书馆反映了城市的多元化。
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.The Cozy Reading Corner: Promoting Reading
B.The Whispering Pages: Tales from a Shared Library
C.The Little Free Library: Contributing to Tighter Bonds
D.The Magic Bookshelf: Account of Neighborhood
Harmony
解析:选C 标题归纳题。根据最后一段中的“Our Little Free Library has enhanced our love of reading and has connected us to a community of book lovers in the heart of our busy neighborhood.”以及文章内容可知,本文主要讲述了一对夫妇在家门口建立了一个小型免费图书馆,与社区书籍爱好者建立联系,分享阅读乐趣的故事。由此可推知,C项“小型免费图书馆:促进更紧密的联系”适合作文章标题。
B
The student arrived early, sat front and center, and stood out in my classroom in more ways than one.I'd say that he was about 40 years older than his classmates in my class.He eagerly jumped into class discussions, with his self-deprecating (自嘲式) humour and wisdom of experience.And he was always respectful of the other students' opinions, as if each of them were a teacher.Jerry Valencia walked in with a smile — and he left with one too.
One day, Valencia said he would have to stop taking classes that semester and reapply for next year.By then, he hoped to have earned enough money from construction jobs and have his student-loan papers in order.But he said he was still coming to campus to attend events or see friends.He asked seriously whether he could still sit in on my communications class.
Sure, I said.But he wouldn't get any credit.No problem, he said.
Soon there he was again, back at his old desk, front and center, jumping into our discussions on how to find and tell stories in Los Angeles — a 63-year-old junior with as much energy and curiosity as any of the youngsters in class.
“Here he is, willingly taking a class for the joy of it and benefit of learning,” says Jessica Espinosa, a 25-year-old junior.“You may not see that in our generation.”
Valencia showed up and took the final exam too.Afterward, I overheard Valencia wanted to stay in school until he earned a master's degree, but it had taken him 12 years to finish community college, so he had a long way to go.
Twelve years? He was in and out of school, he said, subject to his work schedule and whether he had money for classes.He had earned his Associate of Arts Degree over the summer, then transferred to Cal State LA to start on his bachelor's.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了63岁的Valencia坚持上大学的故事。虽然因为工作安排和经济问题曾多次辍学,但他从未放弃,花了12年最终从社区大学毕业,并打算继续留校攻读硕士学位。
5.What's paragraph 1 mainly about?
A.Valencia's daily life at school.
B.Valencia's interest in learning.
C.Valencia's participation in class.
D.Valencia's academic performance.
解析:选B 段落大意题。根据第一段内容可知,尽管Valencia比作者班里的同学大40岁左右,但他喜欢参与班级讨论,把每个人都当作老师。由此可知,Valencia很爱学习,对学习很感兴趣。
6.What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A.Valencia gave up taking classes.
B.Loans supported Valencia's life.
C.Valencia met with financial problems.
D.Valencia was prepared to reapply for classes.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Valencia said he would have to stop taking classes ...he hoped to have earned enough money from construction jobs and have his student-loan papers in order”可知,Valencia要辍学并希望来年挣到钱且拿到助学贷款。据此可推断,Valencia遇到了经济问题。
7.What can we learn from Jessica's words?
A.Jessica dislikes the way Valencia learns.
B.Young people benefit a lot from learning.
C.Young students are content with learning.
D.She appreciates Valencia's attitude to study.
解析:选D 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知,Jessica认为Valencia为了快乐和学习的益处来上课,这种品质难能可贵。由此可知,Jessica欣赏Valencia的学习态度。
8.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Curiosity Is Source of Success
B.A Person Is Never too Old to Learn
C.Kindness Deserves Being Respected
D.The Early Bird Catches the First Worm
解析:选B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章介绍了63岁的Valencia坚持上大学的故事。虽然因为工作安排和经济问题曾多次辍学,但他从未放弃,花了12年最终从社区大学毕业,并打算继续留校攻读硕士学位,完美地诠释了“活到老,学到老”。故B项适合作本文标题。
C
A lecture hall should be like a theatre — a little too dark, much too cold, and uncomfortably silent.You should feel guilty opening your water bottle, because all 200 people in the room can hear it.
So when I'm trying to pay attention, the last thing you should be doing is carrying on a conversation about your last weekend party or anything else.
During the past school term, I've had enough.One of my biggest complaints of large class sizes is the tendency for three to five friends to sit together and loudly whisper each other's ears off for an hour and 15 minutes straight.My stupid monkey brain can't help but focus on your conversation about the difference between ash blonde and light blonde coloured hair that look exactly the same.
To me, it just feels like a waste.You're actively wasting money, and missing vital information.We pay quite a lot for our education, but you are here to ignore someone significantly more experienced than us, in classes we picked, for hours every week.
I know major requirements can be boring, but this is still an education.It requires two-way effort.Most of students here have at least one goal in common: success.Not every checkpoint on that path is going to be filled with joy.Sit down, shut up, and force yourself to listen to your professor.Society tells us it will eventually pay off.Or maybe it won't because you don't want to.
I actually don't care if you decide to pay little or no attention to the lecture itself, so long as you're not being disturbing.
For those willing to try, in 20 years when you finally pay off your debt with your fairly secure white-collar job, you'll look back and be happy that you went through the lectures.
语篇解读::本文是一篇议论文。作者通过自己的听课经历来谈他对课堂上很多人窃窃私语这种行为的看法,并提出在课堂上要注意自己的行为举止。
9.Why is a lecture hall compared to a theatre by the author?
A.Both places are open to the public.
B.Both places are supposed to be quiet.
C.Both places can seat over 200 people.
D.Both places help rid people of their guilt.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“uncomfortably silent”“You should feel guilty opening your water bottle, because all 200 people in the room can hear it.”可知,报告厅和剧院都很“安静”,这样比喻为下文其他同学在课堂上说话并打扰到作者学习做铺垫。
10.What can we infer about the author from the text?
A.He likes persuading others.
B.He tends to make complaints.
C.He values education as a duty.
D.He cares much about friendship.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“I know major requirements can be boring, but this is still an education.It requires two-way effort.”和“Society tells us it will eventually pay off.”可知,作者认为学习是他的责任。
11.How does the author feel when writing the text?
A.Annoyed. B.Deserted.
C.Thrilled. D.Worried.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容特别是“so long as you're not being disturbing”可推断,作者写这篇文章时是愤怒的、生气的。
12.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Hard Work Pays Off!
B.Focus on the Lectures!
C.Wasting Your Time Is a Shame!
D.Mind Your In-Class Behaviour!
解析:选D 标题归纳题。纵观全文可知,作者写这篇文章是结合自己的听课经历来谈他对上课窃窃私语这种行为的观点:课堂上就要坐好,不说话,迫使自己听教授的课。故D项“课堂上要注意自己的行为举止”适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Continuous learning benefits us in many ways.First of all, it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career.For example, watching someone work can make us a better worker.__13__ For example, we can learn about how the application process works to better prepare us for job-seeking.This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find another job.
What's more, continuous learning can open our mind.Having an open mind and willingness to take in new ideas can do wonders.First of all, it builds your attitude towards change.__14__ Second, when you take continuous learning into account, you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue.
__15__ They are always looking for new experiences and doing different things.Moreover, they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present roles but also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
To develop continuous learning, you have to begin with setting a clear and specific goal.__16__ Once your goal is set, build a system to help support your strategy.You want to be looking for different sources of information, but also to be picky about it.In other words, try to learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source.At the same time, do use tools to help improve your learning system.__17__ Seminars (研讨会), workshops, and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as they make learning effective.
A.Learning can improve other areas in our lives.
B.Besides, learning can prepare us for the unexpected.
C.If you're always learning, you are always improving.
D.There're various tools to present information and help you learn.
E.Being excited about change can affect others around you positively.
F.Excellent learners in continuous learning behave in a specific manner.
G.Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learning.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了持续学习在很多方面都可以给我们带来好处以及如何进行持续学习。
13.选B 根据空后所举的例子及本段最后一句可知,我们可以了解申请过程是怎样的,从而更好地为我们找工作做准备。当你由于某种因素丢了工作而要找新的工作时,这也能助你一臂之力。故B项“除此之外,学习可以让我们为意外情况做好准备”衔接下文,符合语境。
14.选E 根据空前的“it builds your attitude towards change”可知,E项“对改变感到兴奋会对你周围的人产生积极影响”承接上文,符合语境。
15.选F 空处为本段的主旨句。根据空后内容可知,他们总是在寻找新的体验,做不同的事情;此外,他们不仅了解与当前职责不总是相关的各种主题,还了解行业的最新趋势和技术。故F项“优秀的持续学习者有特定的行为方式”适合作本段主旨句。
16.选G 根据空前的“you have to begin with setting a clear and specific goal”及空后的“Once your goal is set”可知,空处应表述设定目标的重要性。故G项“知道你想要实现什么可以鼓励你继续学习”承上启下,符合语境。
17.选D 空前提到要使用工具来帮助改进你的学习方法;再结合空后一句列举的各种学习途径可知,D项“有各种各样的工具可以帮助你呈现信息和学习”承上启下,符合语境。D项中的“tools”与空前一句中的“tools”呼应。
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