1、1Unit 1 A land of diversity.阅读理解(2017 山西第一次五校联考)Often a nickname is a shortened form of a persons name, and it can also be a descriptive name for a place or a thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help build up an identity, spread pride among citizens and build their unity. Nicknames
2、 can also be funny.Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A.It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.Los Angeles often has warm, sunny
3、weather. So another nickname is the City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called the Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called the Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate.The American movie and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surpris
4、ing that it is called the Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is perfect without seeing the word “Hollywood” spelled out in huge letters on a hillside. Many movie stars live in
5、Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.2Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-la Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, an
6、d maybe even out of touch with reality.A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there. Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountai
7、ns and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.On the whole, Los Angeles is growing attractive just for its rich nicknames.1.Choose the one that isnt the function of a nickname of a place.A.Uniting surrounding cities.B.For fun.C.Bringing pride to the locals
8、.D.Establishing characteristics.2.Which of the following can best replace the underlined sentence?A.Seeing the big letters “Hollywood” on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles.B.Not seeing the word “Hollywood” on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles.C.If you visit Los Angeles
9、you should first pay a visit to the word “Hollywood” on a hillside.D.Your trip to Los Angeles is not complete if you miss the big letters “Hollywood” on a hillside.3.Whats the number of the nicknames given to Los Angeles?A.5. B.4. C.7. D.6.4.According to the passage, the true statement is that . A.L
10、os Angeles was built after the Italian city of VeniceB.Hollywood alone adds fame to Los AngelesC.Los Angeles is the most famous for its nicknamesD.all the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles.七选五(2018 广东惠州高三一调)3My father used to be an amateur wrestler and a national champion. He was forced by
11、 his father to give up the sport in order to obtain gainful employment, which meant he wouldnt be able to win a medal for his country. Therefore, he made a vow that his unborn son would do that. 1 He was about to give up hope when one day, my younger sister Babita and I beat up two boys accidentally
12、 in response to critical comments. My dad found our potential to become wrestlers and began coaching us. 2 We were required to undergo physical training early in the morning and have short haircuts to avoid lice. 3 We would complain all the time. Gradually, I realized that he wanted us to have a goo
13、d future, instead of growing up to be ordinary housewives. Motivated, we willingly participated in his coaching. With great efforts, he made us competitive wrestlers and I won the junior and senior championships, which provided me with a chance to receive training in the National Academy of Sports,
14、where pride and agony filled my mind. 4 As a result, I found myself losing every match at the international level. After that, I tearfully turned to my father for help. Then he coached me patiently. Despite the difficulty, I finally became the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympics
15、, inspiring dozens of Indian women to take to wrestling. Even now, my fathers words are still in my mind:“Geeta, think about all the girls who are thought to be inferior to boys, girls who are forced to do the household chores, girls who are married and have children. You will compete not only with
16、other countries, but also with those who look down upon women!”I will never forget fathers instruction. 5 A.But his methods were cruel.B.I almost abandoned what my father had taught me.C.Disappointingly, my mother gave birth to two girls.D.My sister and I tried to escape.E.I will always owe my succe
17、ss to him.F.At first, my sister and I did not understand our father.G.However,my mother didnt agree with him.完形填空4(2017 安徽黄山二次质检)Men and women may have different experiences in shopping for clothes.A man goes shopping because he needs something. His purpose is settled in 1 . He knows what he wants,
18、and his 2 is to find it and buy it. All men 3 walk into a shop and ask the shop assistant for what they want. If it is in stock(有货), the deal can be made and is 4 completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and it is to everyones 5 . For a man, slight problems may arise when the shop d
19、oes not have what he wants. In this 6 ,the salesman will try to sell the customer something else he will 7 the thing nearest to the article required. A good salesman brings out such a substitute(替代品) 8 ; he may say, “I know this is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it for size?
20、It 9 to be the color you have mentioned.” Few men have 10 with this service, and the usual answer is: “This is in the right color and may be in the right size, but I shouldnt be 11 my time and yours by trying it on.” For a woman, buying clothes is always done in the 12 way. Her shopping is not alway
21、s 13 on her need. She has never fully decided what she wants, and she is only “having a look around”. She is always 14 to persuasion, willing to try on a number of things. Deep in her mind is the thought of finding something that 15 thinks suits her. Most women have an excellent sense of value and a
22、re always on the lookout for the unexpected 16 . Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one rail to another 17 selecting the dress she wants to 18 . It is a tiresome process, but clearly a(n) 19 one. Most dress shops provide chairs for the waiting 20 . 1.A.detai
23、l B.hurry C.advance D.mind2.A.advice B.goal C.demand D.question3.A.quickly B.immediately C.soon D.simply4.A.firstly B.constantly C.normally D.finally5.A.confidence B.amusement C.satisfaction D.surprise6.A.time B.event C.situation D.case7.A.eat B.offer C.sell D.forget58.A.skillfully B.attentively C.a
24、ctively D.carefully9.A.occurs B.happens C.comes D.takes10.A.patience B.interest C.expectation D.experience11.A.losing B.spending C.giving D.wasting12.A.same B.clever C.opposite D.similar13.A.relied B.based C.done D.related14.A.open B.ready C.close D.happy15.A.nobody B.somebody C.everybody D.anybody1
25、6.A.deals B.surprises C.luck D.bargains17.A.after B.as C.before D.by18.A.try on B.try out C.try up D.try for19.A.tiring B.enjoyable C.boring D.graceful20.A.customers B.assistants C.wives D.husbands6答案精解精析.阅读理解语篇解读 本文为说明文,主要讲述了美国洛杉矶的一些绰号的由来与历史。1.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“These can help build up an identity, sp
26、read pride among citizens and build their unity. Nicknames can also be funny.”可知绰号的作用没有 A 项。2.D 推理判断题。No.without 是双重否定表肯定,去洛杉矶不去看写在山坡上的巨大字母“Hollywood”的旅行是不完整的。故选 D。 3.C 细节理解题。文中提到的 Los Angeles 的绰号共七个:L.A.,the City of Angels, the City of Flowers and Sunshine, the Big Orange, the Entertainment Capital
27、 of the World, Tinseltown和 La-la Land。故选 C。 4.D 推理判断题。文章中提到了 Los Angeles 的 7 个绰号,每一个都与 Los Angeles 一个特点相关,都突出了 Los Angeles 的特色。故选 D。.七选五语篇解读 本文记叙了在爸爸在指导下,作者成为摔跤运动员的过程。1.C 由下文可知,作者的妈妈生了两个女孩。故选 C。2.A 本段讲述了爸爸对“我们”的训练,根据下一句“We were required to undergo physical training early in the morning and have shor
28、t haircuts to avoid lice.”可知,爸爸的训练方式很严格、很残酷。故选 A。3.F 本段讲述了“我们”对于爸爸的残酷训练方式从不情愿到接受的过程。本空应该和下一句在情感上保持一致,故选 F。4.B 从下一句“As a result, I found myself losing every match at the international level.”可知,“我”几乎丢掉了爸爸教“我”的东西,故选 B。5.E 作者把自己的成功归功于她的爸爸。故选 E。.完形填空语篇解读 本文为说明文。介绍了男性和女性在购物方面的不同表现。1.C 根据下句“He knows what
29、he wants.”可知男人购物时,他们要买的东西预先(in advance)就定好了。2.B 既然他知道他想要什么,因此他的目标(goal)就是发现它并购买它。A:建议;C:要求;D:问题。3.D 所有的男士都只是(simply)走进商店向售货员要他们想要的东西。A:迅速地;B:立即;C:不久。74.C 如果商店有现货就可以进行交易,交易过程通常在 5 分钟之内就能完成,几乎没有闲聊且每个人都很满意(to everyones satisfaction)。5.C 解析见上题。A:信心;B:娱乐;C:满意;D:惊奇。6.D 遇到这种情况(in this case),售货员就会竭尽全力卖给顾客其他
30、东西他会把离这位男顾客想要的东西最近的东西提供(offer)给他。7.B 解析见上题。A:吃;C:卖;D:忘记。8.A 好的售货员会巧妙地(skillfully)拿出这样的替代品。B:认真地;C:积极地;D:仔细地。9.B 先生,我知道这不是你想要的款式,但是你能试一试它看看尺码合适不合适吗?那碰巧(happens)是你提到的那种颜色。10.A 根据上文男士购物特点的介绍可知:很少有男士会对这种服务有耐心(patience)。B:兴趣;C:期待;D:经验。11.D 这件的颜色合适,大小可能也合适,但我不应该通过试穿它来浪费(wasting)我和你的时间。A:丢失;B:花费;C:给予。12.C
31、对于女士来说,她们总是以完全不同的(opposite)方式购买衣服。A:相同的;B:聪明的;D:相似的。13.B 女士购物并不总是基于(based)需要。be based on 基于。14.A 根据“willing to try on a number of things”可知女士总是乐意接受(be open to)劝导。15.C 女性购物者内心深处是想找到每个人(everyone)都认为适合她的东西。16.D 根据上文(大多数女性都有极好的价值意识)可推知女性购物者总是对意外的便宜货(bargains)很留意。17.C 面对满屋子的衣服,女性购物者在挑选出她想试穿的衣服(try on)前(before)可能轻易地就会花一个小时从一个服装架走到另一个服装架。18.A 解析见上题。19.B 这个过程很烦人但对女性购物者来说这显然是一种令她们很愉悦的(enjoyable)过程。20.D 大多数服装店会给等待女士们购物的丈夫们(husbands)提供椅子。
