1、1Unit 1 A land of diversity.阅读理解A2018宁夏石嘴山高三模拟There is a large percentage of Asian people in the US. Theyre hard working, respectful but strange sometimes. If you dont understand the culture, you will get some problems with them. Asian people are different from any other cultures. If you think you k
2、now them, you might want to think again.How are they different? When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything. You can do anything you want but dont disrespect an Asian man. You will get some real consequences afterward and especially if he is your boss. Its something called “face_savin
3、g” in the Asian culture. Its ridiculous sometimes but its their culture. Sometimes their culture can come in between their relationship at work. Asian people might expect a lot of respect from their coworkers when their coworkers just see them as an equal.Americans are very different from Asian peop
4、le. If youre Asian, you might want to understand the American culture and even adapt to their culture if you work with them. It will be easier for you since youre in their countries. Imagine an American working in China, expecting Chinese coworkers to get along with him when he criticizes them strai
5、ght out on every single matter in front of everyone. I think they will take him outside and take care of him. It just doesnt work that way with Asian people.If youre an American boss giving your Asian employee a review, you will see that they will have a problem with your negative remarks. They will
6、 think that you dont like them, disrespectful, and want to get rid of them; when in fact, youre just doing your job. Of course, its not fair for you as an American boss but just expect that it can be something that is on your Asian employees mind.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国文化和亚洲文化的差异以及由此导致两种文化背景的职场人士在一起工作
7、时所引发的误会和冲突。1The Americans cant get along well with the Asians probably because _.Atheir cultures are differentBthey dont like each otherCboth of them are too proudDthey have different political views答案：A 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句及第二、三段内容可知，如果你不懂这种文2化，你和他们在一起会容易出现一些问题。也就是说，由于文化的不同，美国人和亚洲人不能很好地相处。故选 A。2The under
8、lined phrase “face saving” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.Asaving some money for later useBmaking faces to please your bossCshowing some respect to somebodyDhelping somebody out of trouble答案：C 词义猜测题。第二段主要表述多数亚洲文化认为尊重就是一切。你可以做你想做的任何事情，但不要不尊重一个亚洲人。否则，以后会为此付出代价。关键词是“respect”，由此推知，画线部分的意思是：留面子，即表达对别人的尊
9、重。故选 C。3From the third paragraph we can know that it is difficult_.Afor the Asians to accept the culture in AmericaBfor the Americans to adapt to the culture in ChinaCfor people to learn the culture in a foreign countryDfor people to follow the culture in their own country答案：B 推理判断题。由第三段中最后三句可知，美国人当
10、众批评亚洲同事的做法会招来他们的愤恨，因此，这种方式对亚洲人来说根本行不通。由此可知，美国人适应中国文化是困难的。故选 B。B2018沈阳二中模拟Teenagers that are getting into different kinds of addiction have become one of the biggest problems faced all over the world and especially in America. Thats why almost every state in America has specially designed treatment c
11、enters and rehab (康复) centers that give addiction treatment to youngsters.In drug rehab centers in Wyoming, the treatment programs for youngsters are quite special. Youngsters fall into addiction due to their ignorance. That is why the drug rehab centers in Wyoming give more importance to proper cou
12、nseling (咨询) programs.The youngsters start consuming drugs either due to peer pressure or due to the stress they are going through. The families of the youngsters are most of the time unaware of the fact that their children are into some kinds of addition. Youngsters are playing with their future by
13、 taking drugs. The rehab centers in Wyoming try to spread awareness among the youngsters by conducting various programs.The drug dealers try to target those areas to sell drugs where young people gather for enjoyment like pubs, discos, etc. The state government is trying their best to have control o
14、ver the availability of these drugs. But the youth 3should also be aware of these harmful effects the drugs have on the body and mind.A center for drug rehab in Wyoming will give proper guidance and counseling to teenagers to stay away from drugs. The role of families is also very important. Most fa
15、milies dont provide a healthy and peaceful atmosphere for the youngsters and the youngsters get fed up with the daily fights and quarrels that they see at home. Due to this, they can easily fall prey to any kind of addiction.The treatment centers in Wyoming have various treatment programs designed s
16、pecially for youngsters. They work along with their families so that they can plan out a suitable program for them.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向读者介绍了为青少年提供各种戒除毒瘾治疗的美国怀俄明州的戒毒康复中心。4According to the passage, we know that in America _.Ateenagers have become the biggest problemBthere are different kinds of problem
17、sCnearly each state has treatment centers for youngstersDthe problem of drugs is not very serious at all答案：C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句可知，在美国几乎每个州都有青少年治疗中心和康复中心，因此选 C 项。5Which of the following may lead to the youngsters drug addiction according to the passage?AThe strong influence of their peers.BTheir curios
18、ity about drugs.CThe high income of their families.DTheir happy home environment.答案：A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句中的“The youngsters start consuming drugs either due to peer pressure .”可知，导致青少年染上毒瘾的原因之一是受到同龄人的强烈影响。故选 A。6Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo stress the importance of healthy family surroundings.B
19、To introduce the teen drug rehab centers in Wyoming.CTo explain how to design special treatment programs.DTo give some useful tips on staying away from drugs.答案：B 推理判断题。文章主要介绍了美国怀俄明州青少年戒毒康复中心的一些情况。故选 B。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。4How to Start Your Day RightWhat we do in our day, ho
20、w we act, and how we react to situations and to people, is equally important to how we start our day. Often, we start our day with a schedule. But less often do we choose to do certain things that will help jumpstart our day. Its important to get our day off to a good start because how we start our
21、day will determine how the rest of the day goes. Here I share some tricks with you to start your day right._1_ Whatever you believe can and will come to pass. Believe that you can accomplish great things and you can reach your goals, and you will. If you start your day with fear, youre already on a
22、path to ruin the rest of your day.Leave yesterday in the past. Yesterday has come and gone. Too many people do not progress in life because they live in the events of yesterday. _2_ You cannot live it over. You cannot do it over. Stop regretting and start living today.Pursue purpose. Every day your
23、life is based upon the days that have already passed. Each day should be a strong pursuit of purpose. _3_ That will last longer than you. Set goals. Start your day with goals that you want to reach. _4_ On your worst days, if you keep your goals front and center in your mind, they will push you and
24、pull you forward.Adjust your attitude. We dont feel great every day but we can choose to feel great, look great, and be great with a little adjustment of the attitude. The right attitude will carry you a very long way._5_ABe sure to have faith.BDont make it too difficult to reach.CMake right choices
25、 when facing trouble.DThere is nothing you can do to change the past.EStruggle to do something great and meaningful.FYour goals will keep you focused, stable, and clear.GThe right attitude can also change situations to turn in your favor.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍的是如何正确合理地开始新的一天。1A 此处为本段主题句。根据下文“Whatever you
26、believe can and will come to pass. Believe that .”可知，该段主要讲述要相信正面的思维方式会带来正面的结果，故 A 项(一定要有信心)符合语境。2D 根据本段主题句“Leave yesterday in the past.”及设空前后“昨日”与“今天”的对比可知，答案为 D(你无法改变过去)。3E 根据上文内容及下文中 that 这一关键词所指代的内容可知，该空选 E(努力去做一些好的、有意义的事情)。4F 根据该段主题句“Set goals.”及上下文出现的关键词 goals，可知设空处应阐5述拥有目标的好处，故答案为 F。5G 根据该段主题句
27、“Adjust your attitude.”及空格前两句出现的 attitude，同时结合语义可确定答案为 G，说明转变态度的意义所在。.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。2018河南八市高中质检DubaiDubai was a 6,000person fishing village half a century ago. Since 1966, when oil was discovered there, the population of Dubai has grown _1_ 2.6 million. Over the years, it ha
28、s become a wellknown tourist destination._2_ attracts tourists to Dubai are taxfree shopping, dry weather, excellent accommodations, delicious food and beaches that go on for miles. In fact, some foreigners come here only _3_ (experience) the shopping. There are dozens of shopping malls, _4_ (provid
29、e) every famous brand you can name. Those outdoor markets sell everything from spices (香料) to gold at fair prices.Choosing what places to visit in Dubai is difficult, because even the hotels there are also amazing _5_ (attract). The Burj Al Arab is considered one of the worlds best hotels, and _6_ i
30、s located on its own island, about 1,000 feet offshore from Dubai. Built in the shape of _7_ ship, this hotel is still _8_ (tall) than the Eiffel Tower and nearly as tall as the Empire State Building. Certainly, there are also other great places of interest to visit.Indeed, travelling around this co
31、untry will _9_ (true) give you an amazing experience because of its interesting things _10_ (offer) to all types of tourists.1_ 2._ 3._ 4._5_ 6._ 7._ 8._9_ 10._篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了著名的旅游胜地迪拜吸引无数游客到此观光和购物。1to 考查介词。to 表示“达到”的意思。此处表示这里的人口已经达到了两千六百万。2What 考查名词性从句的连接词。What 引导主语从句，且在从句中作主语。表示“所之处” 。3to expe
32、rience 考查非谓语动词。此处动词不定式表示目的。句意：实际上，一些外国游客专门来到这里就是为了体验购物的。4providing 考查非谓语动词。provide 与其逻辑主语之间为主动关系，因此填providing。5attractions 考查词性转换。由空格前 amazing 为形容词可知此处填名词；根据主谓一致原则并结合前面的“hotels” ， “are”可知此处应用复数 attractions，表示“旅6游景点” 。句意：在迪拜选择旅游景点是很困难的，因为甚至旅馆也是很吸引人的旅游景点。6it 考查代词。由 and 连接并列句可知此处应用 it 指代前文提到的 The Burj
33、Al Arab。7a 考查冠词。不定冠词表泛指。此处表示 The Burj Al Arab 被建造成一只船的样子。8taller 考查形容词的比较级。此处表明是与埃菲尔铁塔相比，所以要用比较级结构。空格后的 than 也是提示。9truly 考查词性转换。truly 是副词，表示“真正地” ， 修饰后面的动词短语。10offered 考查非谓语动词。offer 与 things 之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。.书面表达假定你是李华，暑假你参加了英国游学活动，住在房东 Tricia 家中，回国后给房东写一封信表示感谢，要点如下：1安全抵家；2回顾英国游学体会；3感谢房东的帮助；
34、4附寄两张合影；5表达愿望。注意：1.词数 100 左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3结束语已为你写好。Dear Tricia，Looking forward to your reply.Yours，Li Hua标准范文Dear_Tricia，Ive come back home safely. Looking back to my stay in Britain, I felt so happy and satisfied. The beautiful scenery and friendly people impressed me a lot. I also benefited a
35、 lot from learning together with local students. More importantly, your help and kindness made it easier for me to have a better understanding of British culture and adapt to the life there. So Im so grateful to you.By the way, attached to the letter are two photos taken with you, which I 7believe will remind you of the happy time we spent together. You are expected to come to China soon.Looking_forward_to_your_reply.Yours，Li_Hua
