1、1Unit 1 Art阅读理解AWELCOME TO THE RONALD REAGANPRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUMVisit the limitedtime “Interactive! The Exhibition” at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum and save more than 30% on museum admission tickets with an audio tour.WHENThrough Feb. 28WHATS INCLUDEDD|S19(reg.D|S28)
2、Admission for one person to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, including “Interactive! The Exhibition”with an audio tour. Please note: the virtual reality(虚拟现实) experience will be an additional cost and participants must be 10 years old or above.WHY WE LOVE ITThe exhibition is a hand
3、son experience focusing on movies, TV, music and the artsExperience virtual reality, 1980s video games, robots, 3D printingClimb aboard Air Force One, view the expensive comfortable presidential car and a Marine One helicopterExplore Reagans legacy(遗产):Step into an Oval Office copy and see a piece o
4、f the Berlin WallThe audio tour has more than 50 stops and original material not copied in the exhibitsWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThis is a seasonspecific event. All sales are final. No refunds(退款) or exchanges. Not valid after the expiration date. Valid any regular museum operating day through Feb. 28. M
5、useum hours are 10 am.5 pm., seven days a week. Valid for one person. Cannot combine with other offers. Must use in one visit. Tickets include admission to “Interactive! The Exhibition” and the entire museums galleries and grounds.【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文,介绍了罗纳德里根总统图书馆和博物馆的开放时间、游览内容、票价优惠等信息。1What can visitor
6、s do while visiting the library and museum?AFly on Air Force One.BExperience virtual reality for free.CApproach technology of different times.DLearn about the presidents daily routine.C 解析:细节理解题。根据 WHY WE LOVE IT部分中的“Experience virtual reality, 1980s video games, robots, 3D printing”可知,在参观该地时,游客可以体2
7、验虚拟现实、20 世纪 80年代的电子游戏、机器人、3D 打印,即他们可以体验不同时期的科技。故选 C。2What does the author say about the admission ticket?AIt can be enjoyed with other offers.BIt allows limitless visits to the museum.CIt isnt accessible to children.DIt cannot be changed once sold.D 解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“All sales are final. No refunds(
8、退款) or exchanges.”可知,所有的门票出售都是最终的、不可改变的,不提供退款或更换服务。故选 D。3What type of writing is this passage?AA notice.BAn official report.CAn advertisement.DA tour review.C 解析:推理判断题。根据文章的形式和内容可以判断出,本文是有关罗纳德里根总统图书馆和博物馆的广告。故选 C。B(2018浙江名校调研)Johannes Vermeer is such a quiet and introspective(内省的) artist that it took
9、 hundreds of years for anyone to notice he was a genius.A major Vermeer exhibition opens this month at the Louvre in Paris, whose permanent collection includes his great painting of a woman absorbed in close, visually demanding work, The Lacemaker (about 16691670). Like other paintings by Vermeer, t
10、his image represents modern culture.So attracted are todays art lovers by Vermeer that it was thought shocking when a recent survey found that 82% of Americans cant name who painted Girl with a Pearl Earring. Well, maybe they dont go to the movies much.It is not true to say he was forgottenthat woul
11、d suggest he was famous in his lifetime. He was not. Vermeer was one more painter among the many who worked for money in the Dutch Republic in the 17th century. He was not a star like Rembrandt. He obviously took himself and his art seriously. His selfreferential painting The Art of Painting proves
12、that. Even though he worked all his life in Delft, he painted only 35 known works and left his family poor when he died in 1675 at the age of 43.It is fitting that Paris is celebrating Vermeer, because it was the French avantgarde(先锋派) in the 19th century who saved him from being completely forgotte
13、n. Compare his painting Woman in Blue Reading a Letter or The Little Street with, say, Edouard Manets A Bar at the FoliesBergre(1882)or Camille Pissarros The Boulevard Montmartre at Night (1897) and it is easy to see why the art of Vermeer found its natural audience in Parisian Bohemia.All these art
14、ists are likely to have known about and admired Vermeer due to 3the efforts of the critic ThorBrger, a veteran of the 1848 Revolution.Vermeers rediscovery is part of the history of modern French art. Vermeer is not only a great artist. He is a great modern artist.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了著名画家 Johannes V
15、ermeer的生平和他的艺术特点。4How many paintings produced by Vermeer are mentioned in the text?AFour. BFive.CSix. DSeven.B 解析:细节理解题。通读全文可知,本文共提及 Vermeer的五幅画作,包括第二段提及的 The Lacemaker、第三段提及的 Girl with a Pearl Earring、第四段提及的 The Art of Painting、第五段提及的 Woman in Blue Reading a Letter和 The Little Street,故 B项正确。5What c
16、an we know about Vermeer from Paragraph 4?AHe was wellknown when he was alive.BHe gained a good fortune for his family.CHe didnt witness the popularity of his works.DHe considered painting as a way to have fun.C 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知,尽管他终身在代尔夫特工作,但是直到他在 43岁去世时仅留下了 35件被人们所知的作品,他是在贫困中离世的;结合第一段可知,人们在数百年
17、后才发现他的艺术价值;据此可以判断,他没能看到他的作品受欢迎,故 C项正确。6Who made a great contribution to introducing Vermeer to other artists?ARembrandt. BHis family.CAmerican art lovers. DThorBrger.D 解析:细节理解题。根据第六段可知,由于评论家 ThorBrger的努力,Vermeer才被这些艺术家认可,故 D项正确。7Which of the following can be the best title for the text?ARediscovery
18、of VermeerBAnecdotes About VermeerCGreat Modern French ArtDThe Tough Way to Success in ArtA 解析:标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了画家 Johannes Vermeer的生平和他的艺术特点。Johannes Vermeer 在世时,画作并不为人所知,在贫困中死去;数百年后人们才发现他是艺术天才。故 A项最适合作本文的标题。完形填空(2018杭州高三模拟)I was a shy kid. Nothing seemed harder than talking to people. I didnt e
19、ven like to answer the phone for fear that Id have to talk to somebody I didnt know._1_,at school I had to spend all day in the company of others. My _2_was studying. It was something I could do _3_and by myself. I spent a lot of time studying and was _4_with good grades.Eventually I went to college
20、. I came to realize that some people were rather fun to _5_with. Yet my childhood _6_carried over and I found myself tonguetied and _7_whenever I found myself in a conversation.4One day while on campus, I _8_an advertisement for a position on the local classical music _9_station. I had grown up list
21、ening to classical music, and I loved it.In order to get the job, applicants needed to be interviewed. I had absolutely no background in radio, and the idea of talking to thousands of listeners _10_me. I didnt really want the job. I just wanted to prove that I could talk to a(n) _11_Two weeks _12_,I
22、 was even more terrified to discover that I had actually landed the job.It was a _13_job, but I grew to enjoy it. I announced music to thousands of _14_in the city, sometimes answering their calls and _15_to their requests. I began to feel comfortable talking to these people, these strangers who I c
23、ouldnt even _16_Although I now spend much time talking with people, Im still basically a _17_person. My former shyness is a gift, as I can _18_people who feel discomfort when they talk to strangers. I still enjoy moments of being _19_. But Im also glad I decided to make a _20_in my life that had ope
24、ned many doors and opportunities that I never knew existed.【解题导语】 该文主要讲述了害羞的作者通过应聘电台工作而实现自我突破的故事。1A.However BThereforeCOtherwise DBesidesA 解析:根据上下文可知,此处表示逻辑上的转折关系。然而,作者在学校里不得不和同学们相处。2A.advice BpracticeCtask DescapeD 解析:根据上文的“I was a shy kid.”可推知,害羞的作者在学校用学习来逃避与人交流。3A.obviously BsimplyCquietly Dpoorl
25、yC 解析:与语境“by myself”呼应可推知,作者一个人安安静静地做功课。4A.filled BrewardedCdecorated DfacedB 解析:与语境“with good grades”呼应可推知,作者在学习上的付出得到了丰厚的回报,成绩突出。5A.help out Bcatch upCput up Dhang outD 解析:由“Eventually”的提示可推知,作者最终意识到了和朋友相处是有趣的。hang out“常去某处” 。6A.happiness BshynessCkindness DgoodnessB 解析:根据上文的“I was a shy kid.”并结合“
26、I found myself tonguetied”可推知,作者童年时代的害羞个性还存在。7A.excited Bastonished5Cembarrassed DinterestedC 解析:根据“I found myself tonguetied”可推知,和他人交流时沟通不顺畅是令人尴尬的。8A.noticed BpostedCrealized DbelievedA 解析:根据语境可知,作者在校园里注意到了一则让他感兴趣的广告。9A.fire BgasCTV DradioD 解析:根据下文的“I had absolutely no background in radio”可推知,这是一则电
27、台的招募广告。10A.terrified BpleasedCsatisfied DamazedA 解析:根据“I had absolutely no background in radio”并结合下文的“I didnt really want the job.”可推知,作者因自己没有广播方面的背景而打退堂鼓,与下文的“I was even more terrified to discover that I had actually landed the job”呼应。11A.child BsingerCinterviewer DapplicantC 解析:作者害怕与成千上万的听众交流,只想证明
28、自己能够和面试官交谈。12A.ago BlaterCbefore DsinceB 解析:根据语境可推知,时间已经过去了两周。13A.wellpaid BpuzzlingCcomfortable DchallengingD 解析:根据上文可知,这项工作需要与成千上万的听众交流,这对作者来说有一定的挑战性,且与语境“but I grew to enjoy it”形成呼应。14A.listeners BfollowersCviewers DdancersA 解析:与上文的“and the idea of talking to thousands of listeners_me”呼应可推知,此处表示作
29、者给听众播放音乐。15A.referring BrespondingCoffering DcomparingB 解析:与语境“answering their calls”呼应可推知,作者回应听众的要求。16A.feel BmoveChear DseeD 解析:根据上文可知,作者应聘的是电台工作,和听众们基本上是不见面的。17A.busy BwarmCquiet DsmartC 解析:根据“still”的提示并结合上文的“I was a shy kid.”可推知,作者尽管现在花费很多时间和人们交流,但是本质上还是一个不多说话的人,与下文的“My former shyness is a gift”
30、呼应。18A.look into Brelate toCcombine with Dworry withB 解析:结合“My former shyness is a gift”可推知,作者能够理解那些和他相6同的人。relate to “理解,认同” 。19A.alone BaliveCactive DawakeA 解析:根据上文的“My former shyness is a gift”可推知,作者仍旧喜欢独处。20A.plan BmistakeCchange DdreamC 解析:根据语境可推知,作者通过做电台工作有了重大改变,从而人生有了更多的可能性。第一部分 选修 6 Unit 1第一
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34、nts worriedAmerica nowis aimedaimlesslyat1Unit 2 Poems阅读理解A(2018浙江温州检测)( CHINA DAILY Oct. 20th, 2016) It doesnt seem that US. singer Bob Dylan has much in common with literary mavens(内行 ) like Ernest Hemingway and TS. Elliot. But, last week, these three figures became forever bonded(黏合) by the Nobel
35、 Prize in Literature.This years prize makes Dylan the first American since Toni Morrison in 1993 to win the title. At the same time, the surprising announcement has also burned a firestorm of discussion around the globe.Influential US. writer Jodi Picoult joked that she might now deserve a Grammy(格莱
36、美奖). And wellknown BritishIndian novelist Hari Kunzru lamented(悲叹) on social media by saying:“This feels like the lamest Nobel winner since they gave it to Obama for not being Bush.”Dylans new statusa musician awarded the Nobel Prize in Literatureto a degree challenges tradition. However, this is by
37、 no means his first prize in his writing talents. Back in 2008, the Pulitzer Prize jury(普利策奖评委会) awarded Dylan a special award “for his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power”. To this point, it could be argued that what th
38、e Nobel Committee is doing is simply strengthening Dylans unshakable standing in the world of literature.The words behind Dylans songs address social issues and have been spread from generation to generation. Protest songs like Blowing in the Wind(1962) were the anthems(圣歌) of antiwar and civil righ
39、ts movements in the 1960s US. Densely poetic and imagerich songs such as Mr. Tambourine Man(1965) pushed the folkrock movement. And even today, many of Dylans songs are still relevant and streamed regularly by people all over the world.【解题导语】 曾获得奥斯卡奖、普利策奖和格莱美奖等多项大奖的美国歌手鲍勃迪伦,以其充满诗意的音乐作品又获得了诺贝尔文学奖,这也使
40、他成为名副其实的跨界之王。1Why has Bob Dylans winning the Nobel Prize caused a global discussion?ABecause he has nothing in common with the Nobel Prize.BBecause he is the first American Nobel Prize winner since 1993.CBecause he won a special award from the Pulitzer Prize jury in 2008.DBecause he is the first sin
41、ger who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.D 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段第一句 Dylans new statusa musician awarded the Nobel Prize in Literatureto a degree challenges tradition.可知,美国歌手鲍勃迪伦获得诺贝尔文学奖这件事引起全球性的热议,是因为他的歌手身份,2故选 D项。2What is Hari Kunzrus attitude to Bob Dylans winning the Nobel Prize?APositive. BNeutral.CNe
42、gative. DFavorable.C 解析:推理判断题。positive 意为“积极的;赞同的” ;neutral 意为“中立的” ;negative意为“消极的;反对的” ;favorable 意为“支持的” 。根据第三段最后一句话可知,著名英籍印度裔小说家哈里孔兹鲁在社交媒体上抱怨说“这是自从把诺贝尔奖颁给奥巴马而不是布什以来,最没有说服力的诺贝尔奖。 ”由此可推出他持反对态度,故选 C项。3What may be the best title for this article?ABob Dylans Achievements in MusicBA Brief Introduction
43、 of Bob Dylans LifeCBob Dylan, a Famous US. SingerDBob Dylan, a Singer with Nobel PrizeD 解析:标题归纳题。本文是围绕美国歌手鲍勃迪伦获得诺贝尔文学奖这件事展开的,D 项把主人公鲍勃迪伦的身份 a singer和事件 Nobel Prize结合在一起,完全概括了全文的中心意思,故选 D项。B(2018湖州检测)If you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune, it will always follow you wherever you
44、go. But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will arise.In an accident,a boy lost both his arms and his father who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of ta
45、king care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do anything in his life.As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his you
46、nger brother wanted to leave, living his own life, as many normal people do. So he was heartbroken and didnt know what to do.A similar misfortune befell a girl, too. One night, her mother who suffered from chronic mental illness disappeared. Her father went out to look for her mother, leaving her al
47、one at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn the kerosene light on the stove, resulting in a fire which took her hands away.Though her elder sister who was studying in another city showed her willingness to take care of her, she was determined to be completely independen
48、t. At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be selfreliant.One day, the boy and the girl were both invited to appear on a television interview program. The boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left on his own, whereas the girl was full of enthusiasm for her
49、life. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote: My younger brothers arms are my arms; while the girl wrote: Broken 3wings, flying heart.【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过介绍两个不同的故事启迪我们积极勇敢地面对困难。4What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the authors opi
50、nion?ATrying to find an escape from it.BFacing it bravely with a positive mind.CAsking for help from your relatives.DIgnoring it and living a normal life.B 解析:推理判断题。根据第一段的第二句“But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will arise.”可推知,面对困难我们应当积极勇敢地面对,故
51、 B项正确。5After the accident, the boy_Adecided to live with his brotherBlearnt to do things with his toesCmade a living all by himselfDdepended wholly on his brotherD 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句“Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother.”可知,失去双臂后,他就完全依靠他的弟弟,故 D项正确。6Which of the followi
52、ng is TRUE of the girl?AShe lost her mother in an accident.BHer sister took good care of her.CShe was optimistic and full of courage.DShe led a poor life with her father.C 解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句中的“the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life”,并结合第五段可知,她决定独立生活,在学校努力学习;据此可知,女孩在事故后乐观而坚强,故 C项正确。7What did th
53、e girl mean by “Broken wings, flying heart.”?ANever give up hopes in face of hardship.BIts not easy for her to live a normal life.CIf a bird loses its wings, it can not fly.DIf you lose your hands, your life will be hard.A 解析:句意理解题。 “Broken wings, flying heart.”为女孩用脚趾写的话,意为“失去双翼,心仍飞翔。 ”;结合最后一段第二句中的“
54、the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life”和第五段可知,事故之后,她决定独立生活,在学校努力学习,乐观坚强地面对生活;据此可知,该句是说“面对困难,永远不要放弃希望” ,故 A项正确。七选五Top Ways to Spend the Holiday Season with PetsTaking a nap is a great way to refresh during the holidays, and a nap with your dog or cat (or both) is an excellent bonding opportunit
55、y.Holiday time is here.The decorating, the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning, the wrapping.1._In the seasons craziness, our furry family members tend to get ignored or 4overstimulated(过度刺激的).2._But they dont have to:be sure to pay attention and give them a break from the activity when they need it
56、 and add them to the fun when they dont.Rest time.If your pet seems stressed, have a safe place for him away from activity.Cats should have a quiet, cozy spot to sleep with food, water, and their little box.3._Be sure to have a soft area for sleep, a toy or two, water, and some food.But you might ne
57、ed a nap, too, to refresh for holiday festivities.So use this time to take one together.4._Many Christmas tree farms welcome pets on a leash(皮带)Your pet will just love being with you outdoors while you share one of the seasons most honored traditionspicking out the perfect tree.Just be sure to call
58、the farm first to confirm that pets are welcome.and you have a new annual tradition.Go have a catch.Give your pup a good run and wear him out ahead of when company visits.5._This way, hell be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.Dog parks are ideal as pups can run, chase tennis balls, and socializ
59、e with others.Always remember to walk to and from the park with your pup on a leash and poop bags in hand.AKeep pets on a leash.BDogs love playing catch.CDogs might also need one.DBut where do our pets fit in?EPick out the family Christmas tree.FAs a result, pets can experience restlessness and anxi
60、ety.GMany pets would love to be included in some of the activities.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。如何在假期和宠物一起度过一段美好时光?作者给我们提出了几条建议。1D 解析:根据空格前面“The decorating, the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning, the wrapping.”可知,我们通常在假期会把时间花在装饰、购物、烹饪、打扫等事情上,D 项表示“但我们把宠物置于何地?”与上文衔接紧凑,符合语境。故选 D项。2F 解析:根据上句“In the seasons crazin
61、ess, our furry family members tend to get ignored or overstimulated(过度刺激的) ”可知,此处应选 F项,指“这样的话,宠物可能休息不好或焦虑” ,与上句构成因果关系,符合语境。故选 F项。3C 解析:根据上句“Cats should have a quiet, cozy spot to sleep with food, water, and their little box.”及下句“Be sure to have a soft area for sleep, a toy or two, water, and some fo
62、od.”可知,此处指宠物和人都需要有舒适的地方来休息。故 C项“狗也需要一个这样的地方”能够承接上文,符合语境。故选 C项。4E 解析:文章倒数第二段主要介绍了作者建议我们带着宠物去挑选圣诞树。故 E项“挑选家庭圣诞树”符合题意,适合作本段标题。故选 E项。5B 解析:根据本段标题中的关键词“catch”和空格处后的“This way, hell be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.”可知,B 项“狗喜欢玩接球”符合语境。5故选 B项。语法填空World Read Aloud Day is celebrated each year on the
63、first Wednesday of March.It 1._(start) by the LitWorld.org in 2010 and has now reached 65 countries. The aim is to encourage people worldwide who cannot read to enjoy the benefits of a book.Its website asks everyone 2._ (celebrate) the day by taking a book, finding an audience, and reading out aloud
64、.It is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write 3._ (belong) to all people.The website asks 4._ (visit) to join in the movement to reduce 5._ number of illiterate(不识字的) people in the world.It is 6._(absolute) necessary to help those who cannot read.The website says, “It
65、s time to start by reading aloud to 7._ might like it.Share a book with a child who might need it, share a story with someone who would treasure it, and listen patiently 8._someone elses story as they share with you.”The United Nations says, “Literacy involves a variety of learning in enabling indiv
66、iduals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge, 9._ to participate fully in society.”In that way, World Read Aloud Day does help make a 10._ (different)【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了 World Read Aloud Day(世界朗读日)。1was started 解析:考查动词的时态和语态。World Read Aloud Day在 2010年由 LitWorld.org发起。根据语境可知,此处需要用 sta
67、rt的被动形式,又因时间状语是“in 2010”,故用一般过去时。2to celebrate 解析:考查动词不定式。ask sb.to do sth.“要求某人做某事” ,网站要求每个人通过拿本书、找到一位听众、大声阅读的方式来庆祝这个节日。3belongs 解析:考查主谓一致。这正是采取行动向世界表明阅读和写作的权利属于所有的人。根据句子成分可知,从句的主语为 the right,故填 belongs。4visitors 解析:考查名词复数。根据语境可知,网站让游客来参加活动,游客不止一个,且空前没有冠词修饰,故填 visitors。5the 解析:考查冠词。the number of.是固定搭配,表示“的数量” 。6absolutely 解析:考查副词。帮助那些不能阅读的人是完全有必要的。7whoever 解析:考查宾语从句。是开始为任何可能喜欢的人大声朗读的时候了。whoever引导宾语从句且在从句中作主语。8to 解析:考查介词。当他们与你分享时,你要耐心地倾听某人的故事。listen to是固定搭配。9and 解析:考查连词。根据语境和句子成分可知,前后表示并列关系。10difference 解析:考查名词。make a difference“有作用” ,根据空前的冠词可知,此处应用所给词的名词形式。