1、1Module 5 The Conquest of the Universe.阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AOne day when I was 12,my mother gave me an order:I was to walk to the public library,and borrow at least one book for the summer.This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange probleminability to read.In the libr
2、ary,I found my way into the“Childrens Room”.I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random.The cover of a book caught my eye.It presented a picture of a beagle.I had recently had a beagle,the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.He was my secret sharer,but on
3、e morning,he was gone,given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him.I never forgot my beagle.There on the books cover was a beagle which looked identical(相同的)to my dog.I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover.My eyes ran across the title,Amos,the Beagle with
4、a Plan.Unknowingly,I had read the title.Without opening the book,I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush,I started to read about Amos.I read very,very slowly with difficulty.Though pages were turned slowly,I got the main idea of the story about a dog who,like mine,had
5、 been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home.That dog was my dog,and I was the little boy in the book.At the end of the story,my mind continued the final scene of reunion,on and on,until my own lost dog and I were,in my mind,running together.2My mothers call returned me to
6、 the real world.I suddenly realized something:I had read a book,and I had loved reading that book.Everyone knew I could not read.But I had read it.Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.I never told my mother about my“miraculous(奇迹般的)”experience that summer,but she saw a sl
7、ow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year.And years later,she was proud that her son had read thousands of books,was awarded a PhD in literature,and authored his own books,articles,poetry and fiction.The power of the words has held.1.The authors mother told him t
8、o borrow a book in order to . A.encourage him to do more walkingB.let him spend a meaningful summerC.help cure him of his reading problemD.make him learn more about weapons2.The book caught the authors eye because . A.it contained pretty pictures of animalsB.it reminded him of his own dogC.he found
9、its title easy to understandD.he liked childrens stories very much3.Why could the author manage to read the book through?A.He was forced by his mother to read it.B.He identified with the story in the book.C.The book told the story of his pet dog.D.The happy ending of the story attracted him.4.What c
10、an be inferred from the last paragraph?A.The author has become a successful writer.B.The authors mother read the same book.C.The authors mother rewarded him with books.D.The author has had happy summers ever since.5.Which one could be the best title of the passage?A.The Charm of a Book B.Mums Strict
11、 OrderC.Reunion with My Beagle D.My Passion for Reading3B(2017 安徽马鞍山模拟,D)The poaching, or the illegal killing, of rhinos (犀牛) in South Africa is growing worse each year. The government recently reported that a record number of rhinos were poached in 2014, a year which had more rhino killings in Sout
12、h Africa than ever before.The World Wildlife Fund, or WWF, says about 20,000 rhinos live in South Africa. They make up more than 80 percent of the rhinos in the world. Edna Molewa, South Africas Environment Minister, says, “During 2014, we are sad to say that, 1,215 rhinos were killed. This is a ris
13、e in the number of poached rhinos from 1,004 in 2013 and indeed very worrying.”The animals are hunted for their horns. Many people in Asia believe the horn has curing power, which drives poachers, at all costs, mad for more horns. But there is no scientific evidence for this belief. The horn is made
14、 of keratin. That is the same thing as human hair, fingernails and toenails.Ms. Molewa said 386 suspected poachers were arrested last year, an increase from the year before. But rhino protection workers say poachers often go unpunished after arrest. South Africas legal system is ineffective. Ms. Mol
15、ewa said more needs to be done and South Africa is taking strong measures to protect rhinos. The efforts include moving some of the animals to secret places in neighboring countries. “Now approximately 100 rhinos have been moved to neighboring states in the SADC region during 2014 and 200 more rhino
16、s will be moved this year,” Molewa said.Jo Shaw, the rhino program manager at the WWF, said, “Were talking about a loss of a hundred rhinos a month, or more than three a day. We really need to see effective action not just at a national level but internationally.” She says officials should find the
17、criminal groups responsible for the poaching and punish them. Government officials are to meet in Botswana in March at the Inter-governmental Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade.6.What do we know about rhinos?A.Half of rhinos live in South Africa.B.Less than 1,000 rhinos were killed in 2013. C.The
18、killing reached the highest point in 2014. D.There are only 20,000 rhinos left in the world.7.What is the main reason for people to hunt rhinos?4A.To get more keratin. B.To protect the farmland.C.To use them for decoration. D.To make money from horns.8.Jo Shaw thinks that . A.many criminal groups ar
19、e well-organizedB.new laws are needed to punish the killersC.rhino protection needs international cooperationD.conferences about protecting rhinos are to be held every year9.What can we infer from the text?A.Rhino protection has a long way to go.B.No one would like to buy horns in the future.C.The i
20、llegal killing of rhinos will soon disappear.D.Rhinos living in South Africa will move to other countries.语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(2017 山西实验中学 3 月联考)It was the first time that I 1 (take) a trip to Shanghai with my family this summer holiday. The views in Shanghai left a deep impression
21、 2 me. The soaring Oriental Pearl Tower, the bustling Nanjing Road, and the antique Chenghuang Temple are all features of a complex and diverse Shanghai. When night shut in, the city became 3 charming paradise. I remember standing on the deck of the yacht(快艇) as the fresh wind quietly embraced us. 4
22、 (stand) against the rail, I saw sprays of the glittering Huangpu River fly along the side of 5 (we) yacht. The colorful lights on the banks were twinkling while the moonlight was dripping through the clouds. Shadows of the modern buildings were reflected on the water. 6 (passenger) on the deck were
23、 deeply absorbed in the beauty of the night. Not only the views, 7 also the residents, touched me. I once found my cell phone 8 (miss) during my stay in the city. After searching through every corner of my room and my pockets, I almost gave up hope. Unexpectedly, an hour 9 (late) my mother picked up
24、 a phone 5call from a policeman who 10 (say) a taxi driver had returned the phone. The policeman then returned my phone very soon. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6答案精解精析.阅读理解A语篇解读 本文为记叙文,题材为人物故事类。12 岁时,作者的妈妈为了解决作者不能阅读的问题,要求作者那年夏天去图书馆至少借一本书。但就是这次图书馆之行改变了作者,之后作者读书越来越多,成绩越来越好,多年后取得了让妈妈感到骄傲的成就。1.C 细节理解题
25、。根据第一段最后一句可知,作者的妈妈让作者去图书馆至少借一本书,这是她解决作者阅读问题的武器,故 C 项正确。2.B 推理判断题。根据第二段可知,图书封面上的小猎兔狗吸引了作者,这让他想起了自己曾经养过的一只小猎兔狗,他们亲密无间,作者把自己的秘密与它分享,但后来这只小猎兔狗被送给了他人,作者一直挂念着它。3.B 推理判断题。根据第四段可知,作者读了这本书,因为他认为书中讲到的故事和自己的经历相似,他认为书中的小猎兔狗就是他自己养过的那只小猎兔狗,想象着和它重逢的场面。由此可判断出作者能把这本书看完,就是因为他和书中的故事产生了共鸣。4.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“.was awarded
26、 a PhD in literature,and authored his own books,articles,poetry and fiction.”可知,作者被授予文学博士学位,写了很多自己的书、文章、诗歌以及小说,故 A 项“他成为了一名成功的作家”正确。5.A 主旨大意题。通过作者的经历可以得知,一本封面上有小猎兔狗的书改变了他的一生,故 A 项“一本书的魅力”符合文章大意。B语篇解读 本文讲述了犀牛被猎杀的现状、原因及相关的应对策略。6.C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句 The government recently reported that a record number of
27、 rhinos were poached in 2014, a year which had more rhino killings in South Africa than ever before.可知,2014 年被非法猎杀的犀牛的数量是有史以来最多的,故 C 项正确。7.D 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知,人们猎杀犀牛的主要原因是为了得到犀牛角,故 D 项正确。8.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 We really need to see effective action not just at a national level but internationally.可知,Jo S
28、haw 认为犀牛保护需要国际合作,故 C 项正确。9.A 推理判断题。根据第四段的第二、三句以及最后一段的内容可推知,保护犀牛还有很长的路要走,故 A 项正确。.语法填空语篇解读 本文讲述了一个老外游览上海的所见所闻,既有美丽的风景也有助人为乐的出租车司机。71.had taken 考查动词时态。根据 It was the first time that 可知,此处考查特殊句式中的动词时态。根据规定如果是 was 的话,谓语动词就要用过去完成时。如果是 is 的话就要用现在完成时。所以答案为 had taken。2.on 考查固定搭配。leave an impression on sb.给某人
29、留下印象。3.a 考查冠词用法。句意:当夜幕降临,上海就成了一个魅力天堂。考查不定冠词与可数名词单数连用,表示泛指意思。4.Standing 考查非谓语动词。设空处是非谓语动词作状语,设空处动作与主句的主语 I 之间是主动关系,所以要用 v.-ing 形式。5.our 考查代词用法。根据设空处后面的名词 yacht 可知要用形容词性物主代词 our。6.Passengers 考查名词复数。设空处的可数名词 passenger 是句子的主语,谓语动词 were 是复数形式,所以答案为 passengers。7.but 考查连词用法。句意:让我感动的不但是风景而且还有这里的居民。not only.but also.不但而且。8.missing 考查形容词。missing 意为“找不到的;丢失的”,find my cell phone missing 发现我的手机丢了。9.later 考查固定搭配。an hour later 一个小时后。10.said 考查动词时态。设空处是 who 引导的定语从句的谓语动词,根据语境应该用一般过去时。
