1、1Unit 4 Pygmalion阅读理解(2018东北三省四市教研联合体一模)The news of Harper Lees second novel broke on the Internet. Go Set a Watchman would be published in July. Lee became a recluse(隐士) after the publication of her first book， To Kill a Mockingbird, in 1960. Although the author has been out of the public eye for m
2、ore than 50 years, the wave that followed the announcement showed her novels beloved place in the American literary works.In 1991, the Book of the Month Club and the Library of Congress conducted a survey that made readers identify books that had made a difference in their lives.Lees book followed o
3、nly The Bible. Alongside the works of Shakespeare and Twain, To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of the most widely taught books nationwide, reaching an estimated 70% of American public schools. What makes it such a perfect read for young people?English class is a place where young Americans come to k
4、now themselves. In the folds of dusty books, students can make contact with humanity beyond the superficial(肤浅的)conversations of the school hallways. Literature promises relief，a place to figure out ones problems and get to know oneself better.To Kill a Mockingbird particularly distinguishes itself
5、in this regard.It speaks in a childs voice without treating its readership as children. People have called it an “impossible” achievement, a childrens book penned in the prose (散文) of a welleducated adultits unlikely that a child like Scout could exist in the real world.But thats exactly what makes
6、it such a charming read for young people. It alludes to(暗指)the consciousness of a welleducated adult going through difficult realities, but shows it through the light and playful voice of a curious little girl.【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了哈珀李的小说深受美国读者的欢迎。1In which year might Go Set a Watchman come out?A2015. B1960
7、.C1910. D1991.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的“Lee became a recluse(隐士). more than 50 2years”可知，哈珀李的第二部小说在她 1960 年出版的第一部小说的 50 多年之后出版，故 A 项正确。2Which book leaves the deepest impression on American readers?A Go Set a Watchman.B To Kill a Mockingbird.C The Bible.DShakespeares works.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句可知，令美国读者印象最深的是圣
8、经 。3Which of the following statements is right about To Kill a Mockingbird?AIts author may be a playful child.BIts a story about a welleducated adult.CYoung people can see themselves from it.DIts impossible for children like Scout to exist.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的“its unlikely that a child like Scout could
9、 exist in the real world”可知，Scout 在现实世界中是不存在的。4What is the best title for the text?AThe Great Writer: Harper LeeBThe Great Young People NovelCVoices from ChildrenDDifferences Harper Lee MadeB 解析：标题归纳题。根据第二段的最后一句和第四段的第四句可知，这篇文章主要介绍年轻人喜欢的小说哈珀李的小说。七选五(2018云南高三八校跨区调研考试)Ways to Stop Doubting YourselfWhat
10、 if I dont pass this test? Are my friends just hanging out with me because they feel bad for me? 1._ Stop! The selfdoubt stops right here. Here are some ways to beat negative selftalk and start believing in yourself.Be Aware.The first step towards overcoming anything is to become aware of it. By bec
11、oming aware that we are doubting ourselves, we can sooner confirm it and put a stop to it. As we realize our selfdoubt, we will get quicker at confirming and stopping it. See? 2._ 3Take a Break.Sometimes it is our mind that goes against us. Whenever you find yourself having doubts, take a break. 3._
12、 Ask yourself what made you get into this goal. It will get you to realize why you started it in the first place.4._ Too often we determine how we feel about ourselves according to what other people feel about us. Our selfworth is just dependent upon what we think of ourselves. So we must break free
13、 of the chains that tell us our selfworth is recognized by other people.Find Support.5_ Find support through friends and read other inspirational websites. Sometimes we all need to hear something that will get us moving again. We just need to reach out to others who understand us.ATake It Slow.BFree
14、 Yourself.CGive yourself time to think.DIts not always easy doing things alone.EThis is already a step in the right direction.FWhat if I never figure out my lifes purpose?GBecause once you give up, no one can help you.【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了停止怀疑自己的几种方法。1F 解析：空前面是两个问句，后面是“Stop！” ，所以本空也需要填一个问句，故选 F项。2E 解析：由空前的
15、“当我们意识到自我怀疑时，我们可以及时确认并且及时制止。 ”可知，此处表示这已经是朝着正确方向前进的一步了，所以选 E 项。3C 解析：根据前一句“Whenever you find yourself having doubts，take a break.”即“无论你什么时候发现自己有疑问，休息一下” ，可知空处应是“给自己思考的时间” ，故选 C 项。4B 解析：本段的最后一句说明应该“解脱自己” ，所以选 B 项。5D 解析：根据“Find support through friends and read other inspirational websites.”可知，空处应是“独自做一
16、些事情是不容易的” ，所以选 D 项。语法填空(2018辽宁五校协作体联考)Are you a teenager 1._ (absorb)in music？If so, I will give you a warningthe music you love could end up making 4you deaf.More 2._ (specific)，the way you listen to the music you love could make you deaf.The problem is headphones.In the past，we played music out in
17、to the air.Then earmuffstyle(耳罩式) headphones 3._ (invent) and we were able to play music much closer to our ears.Now we have earbuds(耳塞)，which many doctors think are 4._ (bad)than older headphones because they play music directly into the ears.Also，earbuds are not as good as blocking outside noise，s
18、o people 5._ use them may turn the volume 6._ to dangerous levels.Whats the dangerous level？Well，it 7._ (depend)on how long you are going to listen to the noise.Very，very loud sounds can be dangerous to your hearing.But scary 8._ (true) is that even seemingly “normal” noise can be dangerous 9._ you
19、listen to it all the time.Think for a minute about how long you spend 10._ (listen)to loud noise with headphones every day.Then do some research.There are resources online to tell you what volumes are safe，and for how long.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了要注意听音乐的方式，戴耳机听音乐时开很大的音量可能会对听力造成损害。1absorbed 解析：考查形容词。b
20、e absorbed in.意为“被吸引住” ，符合语境，故填 absorbed。2specifically 解析：考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处是用副词修饰整个句子。3were invented 解析：考查动词时态和语态。分析句意可知，headphones 与 invent之间是被动关系，因此需用被动语态；且此处表示过去发生的动作，故用一般过去时。4worse 解析：考查形容词比较级。根据空后的“than older headphones”可以判断，此处要用形容词的比较级。故填 worse。5who/that 解析：考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处为定语从句的关系词，在从句中作主语，且
21、先行词为 people，故用 who/that。6up 解析：考查介词。turn up 为固定搭配，意为“开大，调高(音量、热量等)” 。7depends 解析：考查主谓一致。此处叙述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，且此处主语为 it，故填 depends。8truth 解析：考查名词。空前的 scary 是形容词，并修饰空处，故填 truth。9if/when 解析：考查连词。根据句意可知，空处引导状语从句，既可表条件也可表时间，故用 if/when。10listening 解析：考查固定搭配。spend time doing sth.表示“花时间做某事” ，故5用 listening。短文改
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23、 he made up his minds to make a change.He went running every morning and played the basketball every afternoon.Besides, he followed a diet of more vegetables or less meat.Gradually he began to lose weight.He is now an energetic boy in good health.So when faced with problems, we should overcome it wi
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