1、记叙文（1）Although we may not admit it，many of us like to stay in our comfort zones.This is especially true for celebrities.After they have gotten famo us for doing something well，many of them prefer to stay where they are.But Selena Gomez,23，doesnt believe in staying where she is.When many teenagers he
2、r age were busy at school， Gomez had already established herself as a sweet young actress in TV series produced by the Disney Channel.But that was just where her ambitions started.As The New York Times noted， “While some child stars would have stopped trying to improve their careers after a few movi
3、es and hit songs，Gomez has always kept her eggs in a few different baskets.”Her latest album Revival，which came out on Oct.9，is her first album outside of the Disney-owned Hollywood Records.She was also the executive producer for the album，taking on more creative control and writing six songs on her
4、 own.On Dec.11，Gomez received the Chart Topper award for her successful album at Billboards yearly Women in Music event.Indeed，the title of the album，Revi val，shows that she is no longer part of Disney.In fact，Gomez left the company last year to step outside her comfort zone.“I wanted to be my own p
5、erson.I wanted to test myself， ” she told Elle magazine.As it turns out，she hasnt just done well in singing and acting.Gomez is also one of three executive producers working to make best-selling young adult novel 13 Reasons Why into a TV series.Gomez also has a production company，a perfume brand and
6、 four films.No，its not easy to succeed as a former child star.But right now，Gomez is making it look easy.语篇解读： 本文是一篇人物传记类的记叙文。文章讲述了女演员 Selena Gomez 不满足于现状，努力突破，追寻自我的故事。1Which is TRUE according to the text?AMany celebrities like to stay in their comfort zones.BGomezs ambitions started w hen she was 2
7、3.CRevival is Selena Gomezs first album.DGomez works alone to make 13 Reasons Why into a TV series.2What does The New York Times imply?AGomez is much alike some other child stars.BIt is not worthwhile for Gomez to have a few ambitions at the same time.CIt is abnormal for child stars to stop trying a
8、fter a few movies and hit songs.DGomez is good at focusing her attention on different fields.3Gomez left the Disney last year in order to_.Amake herself more famous Bsucceed as a child starCmake things look easy Dtry different careers3.选 D，推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知， Gomez 离开迪士尼公司之后又尝试了许多其他领域的工作，当制作人，也经营香水品牌。由
9、此可推知，她离开迪士尼是为了发展与先前不同的事业。4What does the passage mainly talk about?ACelebrities preferri ng to stay in their comfort zones.BTips on getting success for teenagers.CAn ambitious girl challenging herself constantly to more success.DComfort zone，the killer of success.4.选 C，解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲的是迪士尼童星 G
10、omez 不断挑战，突破自我并获得成功的故事。 3What can we infer from the text?AEvery child is quite possible to be bothered by autism.BChatting with Santa was a special Christmas gift for Landon.CSanta Claus is always popular with children and their parents.DNaughty boys are hard to understand because of their bad behav
11、iors.3.选 B, 推理判断题。While there，the boy and his cousins took turns chatting with Santa，sharing their Christmas desires.(第一段最后一句)译文：在那里，Landon 和他的堂兄弟轮流和圣诞老人聊天，分享他们的圣诞愿望。由此可知，圣诞老人的话使 Landon 的脸上露出了喜色。由此可推知，和圣诞老人聊天对Landon 来说是份特殊的圣诞礼物。4Whats the best title for the text?AIts OK to be you BAutism is really a
12、 problemCFind time to chat with SantaDDont stay with naughty boys记叙文 6A new taxi service in Stockholm is offering its passengers a chance to relieve stress on the go.Theyve got psychotherapists (心理治疗师) occupying the back seats of the taxis，offering free consultations (咨询)The test was started by a co
13、mpany called Taxi Stockholm，which claims its the first project of its kind in the world.The idea was formed when the owners of Taxi Stockholm realized that people are more likely to talk about their problems on boring，quiet drives.They even have data to back_up the theory；according to spokeswoman Na
14、talia Santos，around 70 percent of people said their taxi journeys were a good time for reflection and that they often found their minds wandering.“And when you think about it，the drivers can even become like therapists， ” she added.Mia Fahlen，one of the psychologists on board，said that she would hav
15、e to be flexible，because she wouldnt know exactly how long a trip could be.But she believes that a lot could be accomplished from even a short 10-minute journey.“A lot of people are lonely， ” she explained.“There are so many single people in Stockholm.And a lot of the people I meet from abroad tell
16、me theyre frustrated (挫败的) with Sweden.They say its really hard to make the acquaintance of people and that even when they try，the Swedes can be very quiet.”“Of course，youd not have to be lucky to catch these taxis，but if youre really excited about the idea，you could book a trip in advance.It will w
17、ork out cheaper than seeing a regular therapist；an hour-long session with Fahln costs up to 1,200 kronor ($165)， ”Natalia Santons said.When asked if this is all a publicity stunt (作秀) in the wake of their new competitors，taxi-app service Uber，Santos denied (否认) it.She said that the staff at Taxi Sto
18、ckholm are actually quite optimistic about being able to help people through their service.语篇解读 ：本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了 Taxi Stockholm 公司将提供一种新型的出租车服务，即在出租车上配备心理咨询师来帮助乘客缓解压力。1What can we know about from Paragraph 1?AMost of the Swedes are suffering from stress.BDrivers at Taxi Stockholm offer good services.
19、CTaxi Stockholm is the first to carry out the project.DPsychotherapists charge a little during the drives.1.选 C,细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Taxi Stockholm 是第一个执行此类项目的公司。2What does the underlined phrase“back up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?ASupport. BOppose.CImprove. DTest.3According to Mia Fahln，it may be ha
20、rd to_.Amake passengers feel happyBdeal with quiet passengersCadjust properly to different routesDperform well in a short journey3.选 C,推理判断题。根据第四段第一句可知，由于不知道乘客的乘车线路有多长，所以 Mia Fahlen 必须灵活应对；由此可推知，对于 Mia Fahln 来说，根据不同的线路来对心理咨询的时间作适当的调整也许有点难度。4It can be inferred from the passage that Stockholmers_.Aare
21、 too shy to show their emotionsBenjoy living a single and peaceful lifeCmay be concerned about the new serviceDare considered hard to approach by foreigners4,.选 D, 推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，外国人很难与瑞典人交朋友；由此可推知，Stockholmer 很难被外国人接近。 记叙文 7My daddy worked hard to support our family in the 1940s.The year I was e
22、ight，we barely had two dimes (十分硬币) for the coming Christmas.Our neighbor suggested that we hang lights in our yard to lift the Christmas spirit along our street.However，we had just enough money for things to decorate our living room.There was a hardware store (五金店) down the street.I wanted to see h
23、ow much the lights cost.On the way I spotted a dime on the sidewalk.Joy！How lucky I was to have found 10 cents!In the store，I stared longingly at the strings of outdoor lights.I knew I could not buy even the smallest set.Then I saw the single lights，and my hope rose.I got excited when discovering a
24、single bulb cost only 20 cents.Walking home，I was thinking how I might get another dime.Maybe if I helped my grandma gather evergreens，she would give me a fe w cents.As expected，Grandma asked for my help on the weekend.But I didnt get a cent when we finished.Several days later，Uncle Charlie dropped
25、in，and gave each child a dime.We jumped with delight.Just as soon as I could，I went back to the hardware store and bought a single colored bulb.Back home，I climbed the ladder and replaced the clear light with the colored one.After the sunset，I switched on the light and，unobserved ，went outside to se
26、e the lovely colored light in the darkness.When Daddy came home，he asked， “Who put the light on the front door？”“I did，Daddy！” I smiled up at him.“Doesnt it look Christmassy？”He bent down and，with tears in his eyes，took me gently in his arms.Our house was wearing some holiday spirit，and it looked be
27、auTIFul.语篇解读 ： 本文是一篇记叙文。作者小时候家庭条件不好，但是在一年的圣诞节却想办法帮助家里增添一些节日气氛，并且因此感动了爸爸。1The neighbor suggested that the authors family_.Abuy outdoor lights Bdecorate the yardCbeauTIFy the living room Dlighten the street2Why did the author feel excited when he found the single bulbs in the store?ABecause he was att
28、racted by their lovely colors.BBecause he believed he could get the money for one.CBecause they were more beauTIFul than strings of lights.DBecause they were so cheap that he could buy one immediately.2.选 B, 考查细节理解。根据第四段的“I kn ew I could not buy even the smallest set.Then I saw.my hope rose”以及本段最后一句
29、可知，单个彩灯很便宜，所以当他发现他能买得起单个的彩灯时，他很兴奋。所以答案为 B。3How did the author get another dime?AHis grandma gave it to him as a reward.BHe found it on the way home.CHis uncle gave it to him as pocket money.DHe earned it by taking a part-time job.4Why did the authors father take him in his arms?AHis father was moved
30、 by his caring behavior.BHis father was affected by his merry feelings.CHis father was touched that he had helped his grandma.DHis father was proud that he had replaced the bulb by himself.4.选 A, 考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中的 “He bent down and，with tears in his eyes”可知，爸爸当时被作者的行为感动了。记叙文 8According to his GoFundM
31、e page，Eddie Maltsby Jr.became blind when he was 11 due to sarcoidosis，a rare disease that affects many organs.However，Maltsby has committed to bringing light to people in need by playing music on the streets of St.Petersburg，Florida，and donating what he can to them，WTSP reported.In addition to play
32、ing for the public，Maltsby also hosts a radio show on WRXB called “Blind Boy Radio” While on air，the musician gives away groceries，cash and other goods to grateful callers.To date，Maltsby has donated $2,000，but his funds are running loweven with help from sponsors.Thats why hes turning to the commun
33、ity for help.Maltsby has set up a GoFundMe campaign in the hope of collecting $25,000 to aid struggling people in the community.While Maltsbys benevolent (慈善的) spirit is inspiring， its often the people with little to spare who demonstrate how easy it is to part with money.This past winter，for exampl
34、e，when Dominique Harrison-Bentzen，a British student，didnt have any way to get home，a homeless man gave her all the money he had$4.60for a taxi.She returned the favor by setting up a fundraiser for the kind man，which has since collected more than 32,000 British pounds (over $50,000)“I hope my campaig
35、n will help people think a little more about the people around them， ” Harrison-Bentzen told The Mirror. “If people can see what I am doing then maybe they can take the time to just stop and talk to a homeless person，hear their story.”语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。Eddie Maltsby Jr.因肉状瘤病而失去视力，但他依旧赚钱帮助他人。1What can be
36、learned about Eddie Maltsby Jr.?AHe has collected $25,000.BHes going to keep on giving.CHe was born with blindness.DHe plays music to earn a living.2Why does Eddie Maltsby Jr.ask for help?AHe earns less and less money.BHis funds have been used up.CHe needs more people to donate.DHis family give no s
37、upport to his campaign.2.选 C, 考查细节理解。 根据第二段中的“To date，Maltsby has donated $2,000，but his funds are running loweven with help from sponsors.Thats why hes turning to the community for help”可知 Eddie Maltsby Jr.求助的原因是他的资金快花完了，即他需要更多的人捐款。3Which of the following words best describe Eddie Maltsby Jr.?ACrea
38、tive and determined.BTalented and friendly.CCooperative and optimistic.DHelpful and generous.3.选 D, 考查推理判断。根据文中的“Maltsby has committed to bringing light to people in need”“While on air， the musician gives away groceries，cash and other goods to grateful callers”和“Maltsbys benevolent(慈善的)spirit ”可知，Ed
39、die Maltsby Jr. 既乐于助人又大方。4Dominique HarrisonBentzens story is used to_.Aget people involved in community serviceBprove that giving is indeed importantCencourage people to share and giveDshow the poor are more willing to give4.选 D,考查推理判断。根据第四段中的 “its often the people with little to spare who demonstr
40、ate how easy it is to part with money”和第五段中的“for example”可知，作者用 Dominique Harrison-Bentzen 的例子表明穷人更乐意付出帮助别人。记叙文 9Joseph Frederick Engelberger,the father of robotics,was born on J uly 26, 1925, in Brooklyn. He received his B.S. in physics in 1946, and M.S. in Electric Engineering in 1949 from Columbi
41、a University. He worked as an engineer with Manning, Maxwell and Moore, and then he met George Devol at a party in 1956, two years after Devol had designed and patented an industrial robotic arm. However, Manning, Maxwell and Moore was sold and Engelbergers division was closed that year.Finding hims
42、elf jobless but with a business partner and an idea, Engelberger co-founded Unimation with Devol, creating the worlds first robotics company. And the introduction of robotics to the manufacturing process effectively transformed the automotive industry. Over the next two decades, the Japanese took th
43、e lead by investing heavily in robots to replace people performing certain tasks. In Japan, Engelberger was widely described as a key player in the post-war ascendancy(支配地位,优势) of Japanese manufacturing quality and efficiency.After observing the help his aging parents needed, Engelberger saw the rob
44、otics automation could be used in the medical field. In 1984, Engelberger founded Transitions Research Corporation(TRC). He introduced the HelpMate and hoped to kick-start a new industry for in-home robots, but he started in 1988 by selling his first HelpMate to Danbury Hospital. The medical robot w
45、as successful enough that the hospital ended up purchasing another, and within a decade, well over 100 hospitals worldwide operated HelpMates.After Engelberger was awarded the Japan Prize in 1997, Senator Joseph Lieberman delivered a speech in the U.S. Senate in praise and recognition of the invento
46、r, calling the HelpMate an example that shows the federal investment in science and technology for patients can lead to new products that employ Americans and make for a better quality of life. Engelberger liked working. So even after he got into his 80s, he remained active in the promotion and deve
47、lopment of robots for use in elder care. He died on December 1, 2015, in Newtown, a little more than four months after celebrating his 90th birthday.本文是一篇人物传记,主要介绍了机器人之父 Joseph Frederick Engelberger 的生平。1.Which statement about Engelberger may the author agree with?A. He was most popular among the Ja
48、panese.B. He finished his higher education in his twenties.C. He had great admiration for Devol as an inventor.D. He and Devol invented the first robotic arm together.2.What motivated Engelberger to set up TRC?A. His desire to gain wide acceptance. B. The success of founding Unimation.C. The challen
49、ge from other companies. D. His parents demanding aid from others.2.选 D 考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“After observing the help his aging parents needed, Engelberger saw the robotics automation could be used in the medical field. In 1984, Engelberger founded Transitions Research Corporation(TRC)“可知,Engelberger 年迈的父母需要别人帮助的事实激发了他建立 TRC。故选 D。3.Whats Liebermans attitude toward HelpMate? A. Concerned. B. Doubtful.C. Positi
