1、1Unit 8 Adventure课时练(一) 阅读理解提速练练速度(限时：35 分钟).阅读理解A(2018东北三校二模)Many people would love to leave their jobs behind and have a lifechanging adventure overseas. They imagine lying under palm trees as the sun goes down.However，life overseas is not always easy，and many are not prepared for the shock of liv
2、ing in an alien culture.The honeymoon periodAt first， for those who actually decide to move abroad，life is an exciting adventure. They enjoy exploring their new surroundings，and life seems like an extended holiday. They dont mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture. They can e
3、ven afford to practise their foreignlanguage skills without fear of making mistakes.Trouble in paradiseIn many cases，when people consider moving to another country，they often fail to realize how different life will be. As time goes by，they become frustrated when language and cultural misunderstandin
4、gs become a daily headache. In this stage，the visitors begin to withdraw from life in the host country and avoid spending time with local people in favour of mixing with others from their own cultural background.The road to recoveryGradually，most visitors realize they must accept the differences and
5、 not fight against them. This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home，such as opening a bank account. This newfound confidence enables them to see a side of life which very few tourists get to witness.Adjusting to l
6、ife abroad can often be a real problem. The secret to overcome it is to stop trying to change your host country：you will not succeed. If not，you risk losing your dream and having to return to the old life you wanted to leave behind.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。许多人因为喜欢冒险和探索，所以移居国外生活，但文化的差异和语言的不同又使得他们很沮丧，因此作者建议移居国
7、外的人最好能够学好当地语言以适应当地生活。1Why do people moving abroad feel excited at first?AThey find foreign living much easier.BThey have the necessary language skills.CThey love the adventure and exploration.DThey enjoy meeting people from different cultures.解析：C 细节理解题。根据“At first, for those who actually decide to
8、move abroad，life is an exciting adventure. They enjoy exploring their new surroundings，and life seems like an extended holiday.”可知，因为他们喜欢冒险和探索，所以会感到兴奋。2According to the author，what is the main problem many people moving abroad face?AHomesickness.BCulture shock.2CHealth problems.DLack of employment.解
9、析：B 细节理解题。根据“As time goes by, they become frustrated when language and cultural misunderstandings become a daily headache.”以及联系本段内容可知，许多移居海外的人面临的主要问题是文化冲击。3What would the author suggest people moving abroad do?AStudy the local language.BGo on holidays frequently.CLearn how to open a bank account.DSe
10、ek out people from their home country.解析：A 推理判断题。根据“This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home，such as opening a bank account.”以及最后一段可知，作者建议移居海外的人学习当地的语言来面对这些挑战。B(2018内蒙古四校统一测试)Several decades ago, educators in th
11、e USA began to call attention to a national problem: most students leave American schools without the mathematical skills needed for jobs or for higher education. This was especially true for female and minority students. The Educational Testing Service reported that, in an international survey, Ame
12、rican teenagers had the lowest math scores.This situation has been defined as “innumeracy”， or the inability to grasp the basic idea of mathematics. Mathematicians, teachers, and scientists were alarmed by these findings. They looked for the reasons and decided that, in addition to poor education, t
13、here are many psychological blocks.Embarrassment about not knowing math can lead to fear in the classroom. Fear can lead to silence because students do not want to draw attention to their lack of knowledge. As a result, those students fall further and further behind. Low_visibility_in_the_classroom_
14、has_not_always_been_recognized_as_a_silent_call_for_help.Math educators decided to try to change that. Math reform is beginning with the educators themselves. Teachers are now being trained to recognize and to help students work through “math anxiety” the roadblock on their way to gaining competence
15、 in mathematics. In addition, math textbooks are being updated to help students understand that math is not a sort of foreign language of numbers. Math is a tool that helps us to analyze patterns and structures, and to discover relationships.Traditional computing skills of addition, subtraction, mul
16、tiplication and division are still being taught, of course. However, there is added emphasis on logical thinking and creative problem solving, to which there may be several equally valid solutions.【语篇解读】 本文讲述了美国学生无法掌握数学基本概念的现象、原因及相应的对策。4What does the underlined sentence probably mean?AStudents with
17、low scores fear to ask their teachers for help.BPoor equipment in classrooms limits teens chances to learn.CMath anxiety, hardly noticed, is actually a silent call for help.DPoorsighted students cant see clearly, which is a silent call for help.解析：C 句意理解题。根据上下文及画线句前面的“Embarrassment about not knowing
18、 math can lead to fear in the classroom. Fear can lead to silence 3because students do not want to draw attention to their lack of knowledge”可知，学生会因自己不懂某些数学知识感到尴尬，而这又会使他们产生恐惧心理，恐惧可能导致沉默，因为学生不想让人注意到自己知识匮乏，相应地，老师也就会忽略学生这方面的不足，由此可知，C 项最能传达该画线句的含义。5Which may lead to American students innumeracy?AThe met
19、hods of teaching.BThe difficulty of math itself.CStudents lack of interest in math.DSchools not attaching enough value to it.解析：A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“in addition to poor education”及第四段的内容尤其是“Math reform is beginning with the educators themselves. Teachers are now being trained to recognize and to help s
20、tudents. gaining competence in mathematics”可知，教学方法可能是美国学生不能掌握数学基本概念的原因。6What may be discussed in the following paragraph?AWhat to be taught in Americas revised math programs.BHow to make math reform actually benefit American students.CHow to improve teens logical thinking and problem solving abiliti
21、es.DWhy traditional computing skills are necessary in mathematics education.解析：C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“there is added emphasis on logical thinking and creative problem solving, to which there may be several equally valid solutions”可知，文章接下来可能会陈述有关怎样提高学生的逻辑思维能力及创造性地解决问题的能力方面的内容，故选 C。7What is the passage main
22、ly about?AMathematic skills needed for higher education.BThe features of Americas mathematics education.CImprovements in mathematics education in the US.DThe importance of mathematics education in the US.解析：C 考查主旨要义。通读全文可知，本文作者就美国学生无法掌握数学基本概念的现象、原因及相应的对策进行了陈述，故 C 项最能概括文章的主要内容。C(2018东北三校二模)For genera
23、tions, students were taught to stretch before playing games. Then the practice fell out of favor. Studies seemed to show that such stretching temporarily reduces muscular power, weakens athletic performance and increases the risk of injury. So most fitness experts currently advise against stretches
24、before exercise. But now a new research indicates that they might not be such a bad idea after all.This month, the journal, Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (APNM), published a study by four distinguished exercise scientists who analyzed more than 200 studies of how stretching affects th
25、e following exercise. In broad terms, they found that stretching can briefly prevent the ability to generate power. So if you reach for your toes and hold that position, tightening your hamstrings (腿筋), you might not then be able to leap as high or start a dash as forcefully as you dont stretch.Thos
26、e undesirable effects were generally found, however, only if each stretch was held for more than 60 seconds and the subject then immediately became fully active, with no further warmup. “Outside the lab, most people are unlikely to hold a warmup stretch for longer than about 30 seconds， ” Dr. McHugh
27、, the coauthor of the study says. The review found few lasting negative impacts from these short stretches, especially if the volunteers followed that 4stretching with several minutes of jogging or other basic warmup movements. In fact, these short stretches turned out to have a positive effect.Do t
28、hese findings mean that all the athletes should stretch in advance before a match? “Not necessarily， ” Dr. McHugh says. “Runners and cyclists dont have much risk for acute muscle injuries.” Stretching before these activities is unlikely to protect against injury. Runners and cyclists can adequately
29、warm up by jogging or pedaling lightly. But he suggests that people who play basketball and other ball sports should stretch in advance. Those who havent stretched since childhood gym class might want to consider consulting an athletic trainer about the best upper and lower body stretches, particula
30、rly for the shoulders and hamstrings.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。运动前是否要进行拉伸？拉伸时间的长短需要注意吗？所有的运动都需要提前拉伸吗？阅读本文你将找到这些问题的答案。8Which of the following statements agrees with most fitness experts?ABefore playing a game you should stretch your legs and arms.BAfter attending a match you should stretch your legs and arms.C
31、Its harmful to stretch your legs and arms before playing games.DIt doesnt matter whether you stretch or not before playing games.解析：C 细节理解题。由“So most fitness experts currently advise against stretches before exercise.”可知，大多数专家建议运动前不要进行拉伸运动，C 项与专家建议相符。9According to the new research, people may suffer
32、 negative impacts when _.Athey do stretches after attending a gameBthey reach for toes and hold that positionCfollowing a stretch with several minutes joggingDdashing immediately after one 60second plus stretch解析：D 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Those undesirable effects were generally found, however, only if each
33、stretch was held for more than 60 seconds and the subject then immediately became fully active, with no further warmup.”可知，身体拉伸超过 1 分钟，没有进一步的热身运动而立即运动的话，那些不良影响就会出现。由此可推断 D 项“拉伸超过 1 分钟后立刻猛跑”是不好的。10We can learn from the passage that _.Aall athletes should not stretch in advanceBthe four scientists pub
34、lished the journal APNMCits unnecessary for a tennis player to do warmup stretchesDplayers ought to have done warmup stretches since childhood解析：A 细节理解题。由“Do these findings mean that all the athletes should stretch in advance before a match? Not necessarily， Dr. McHugh says.”并结合下文 Dr. McHugh 所举的例子可知
35、，并不是所有的运动员都应该提前做拉伸运动。11Whats Dr. McHughs attitude toward stretches?AConcerned. BDoubtful.CDisapproving. DObjective解析：D 推理判断题。根据最后一段 Dr. McHugh 说的话及所举的例子可知，他认为拉伸运动应视情况而定，因此可推断出 Dr. McHugh 的观点是客观的。D(2018湖北省武汉市高中毕业生调研测试)Crying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions. We cry when we cant hold inside
36、 what we feel any more. We cry when were at our best, and when were at our worst. By we, I mean all of us. Men included.5But we never see other men cry. In no western culture has it ever been acceptable for men to shed (流泪) more than a single tear, and even then its reserved for grand victories, def
37、eats and deaths. Dutch research suggests that women cry between three and five times more than men. Generally men and women cry over the same things deaths, breakups and homesickness, primarily, but researchers believe that men cry more often than women when it comes to positive events.I want to adm
38、it Im a bit of a cryer. However, having never really experienced deaths in my life, a few weeks ago I experienced what it means to really, truly, pour my heart out in tears.See, my dog and 24/7 companion was killed by a car right outside my house. Being a witness to this painful event left me in sho
39、ck for a good hour, but then the floodgates opened. Over the next 48 hours, I might have cried 20 times. Once or twice I crouched (蹲) on the floor with my head in my hands and tears were the only outlet.It is suggested in the book Adult Crying： A Biopsychosocial Approach that theres certain pleasure
40、 in crying. It helps ease stress when there is no other way to express ourselves.In those days after my dogs death, I remember thinking, “Ive got to stop this crying”. It felt unmanly. It felt like a sign of weakness. Ive since realised that tears are for everybody; theyre not genderspecific. They s
41、how we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者的狗遭遇车祸，作者痛哭不已，伤心欲绝。后来作者意识到哭泣是释放压力的方法。12What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?ACrying is a raw human emotion.BCrying is an emotion beyond control.CCrying is an emotion showing sadness.DCrying is an emotion
42、 showing happiness.解析：A 段落大意题。通读该段可知，该段第一句“Crying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions”为该段的主题句。结合该段其他内容可知，该段主要论述“哭泣是人类最自然的情感流露” ，故 A 项正确。13Whats the difference between men and women in crying according to Dutch research?AThey cry over different matters.BThey cry at different times of life.CWo
43、men cry more often over deaths.DMen are more likely to have tears of joy.解析：D 细节理解题。由题干关键词“Dutch research”定位至第二段，根据第二段的“but researchers believe that men cry more often than women when it comes to positive events”可知，男女哭泣的区别是男子对于积极事物的哭泣频率要比妇女高，故D 项正确。14What did the author think of his crying over his
44、dogs death?AA sign of strength.BA sign of weakness.CBehavior of being womanish.DA way of reducing emotional stress.解析：D 细节理解题。根据第六段，尤其是最后一句“They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel”可知，作者意识到哭泣是减轻情感压力的方式，故 D 项正确。15Whats the best title for the text?6AMen, never cry like w
45、omenBMen, its OK to cry sometimesCCrying solves psychological problemsDCrying explains differences between men and women解析：B 标题判断题。通读全文内容尤其是第一段第一句“Crying is the sign of the rawest of human emotions”和本文最后一句“They show we have sympathy, allow us to get rid of stress and just feel”可知，本文论述的中心是“哭泣是人类最自然的情
46、感流露，是减轻情感压力的方式” ，据此可以判断，B 项最适合做文章标题。.七选五(2018辽宁省部分重点高中第三次联考)When apologizing, chances are that youve uttered the phrase, “I never meant to hurt you.” _1_In a talk, Caroline Myss, a spiritual seeker and researcher, took on the topic of forgiveness and healing. She explained why “I never meant to hurt
47、 you” is never sufficient apology, no matter who it comes from.“Picture that person coming up to you and saying, Im sorry I did this. _2_ And can we just call it a day？ ” Caroline says. As tempting as it can be to move on and bury the hatchet (和解), that type of apology wont sit well with the person
48、on the receiving end. “That whole little thing I never meant to hurt you thats the thing you cant forgive， ” she says. “It goes right to your soul, that sick feeling.”Instead, Caroline says its important to approach the conversation differently. Ultimately, its about offering more than an apology. _
49、3_“Lets redo the scene， ” Caroline says. “The person comes up to you and says, I need to tell you something. _4_ It was guilt. I heard my conscience tell me not to do this but I didnt listen. And I now know that my actions redirected the course of your life. This is not an apology. I am confessing (忏悔) my soul to you. _5_ ” Even saying those words on stages makes Caroline visibly emotional, and she points ou
