1、- 1 -专题 02 English around the world 第一节 阅读理解阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中选出最佳选项。Daniel Anderson，a famous psychologist，believes its important to distinguish televisions influences on children from those of the family.We tend to blame TV， he says，for problems it doesnt really cause，overlooking our own r
2、oles in shaping childrens minds.One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a childs ability to think and to understand the world.While watching TV，children do not merely absorb words and images (影像)Instead，they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see.Actually，child
3、ren learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows.Furthermore，as many teachers agree，children understand far more when parents watch TV with them，explaining new words and ideas.Yet，most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in a
4、nother room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment.But according to Anderson，the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability.TV doesnt take the place of reading for most children；it takes the place of similar sorts of
5、 recreation，such as listening to the radio and playing sports.Things like parents educational background have a stronger influence on a childs reading.“A childs reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads， ”Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy televisionwatching l
6、owers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance.But here，too，Anderson notes that no studies have proved it.In fact，research suggests that its the other way around.“If youre smart young，youll watch less TV when youre older， ”Anderson says.Yet，people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television view
7、ers.For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children.However，by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous - 2 -effects as conventionally believed，Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.1By watching
8、TV，children learn _.Aimages through wordsBmore than explicit meaningsCmore about images than wordsDlittle about peoples psychology2An educational program is best watched by a child _.Aon his own Bwith other kidsCwith his parents Dwith his teachers3Which of the following is most related to childrens
9、reading ability?ARadiolistening.BTelevisionwatching.CParents reading list.DParents educational background.4What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo advise on the educational use of TV.BTo describe TVs harmful effects on children.CTo explain traditional views on TV influences.DTo present Andersons
10、 unconventional ideas.语篇解读：本文为说明文，题材为社会生活类。传统观念认为，看电视会对孩子思维能力的培养产生负面的影响，还会让孩子远离阅读。而著名心理学家 Daniel Anderson 对此提出了不同的看法。1解析：事实细节题。根据第二段第三句“Instead，they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see.”可知答案。答案：B2解析：推理判断题。根据文章第二段倒数第二句“Furthermore，as many teachers agree，children understand far
11、more when parents watch TV with them，explaining new words and ideas.”可以推断出答案。答案：C- 3 -第二节 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。Building Trust in a Relationship Again(2015课标全国 I 卷)Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences._ _1_ Trust is a risk.But you cant be successful wh
12、en theres a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately，weve all been victims of betrayal.Whether weve been stolen from，lied to，misled，or cheated on，there are different levels of losing trust.Sometimes peopl
13、e simply cant trust anymore._2_ Its understandable，but if youre willing to build trust in a relationship again，we have some steps you can take to get you there._3_ Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your wellbeing._4
14、_ If youve been betrayed，you are the victim of your circumstance.But theres a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”At some point in all of our lives，well have our trust tested or violated.You didnt lose “everything”Once trust is lost，what is left？Instead of looking a
15、t the situation from this hopeless angle，look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life._5_ Instead，its a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.ALearn to really trust yourself.BIt is putting confidence in some
16、one.CStop regarding yourself as the victim.DRemember that you can expect the best in return.- 4 -ETheyve been too badly hurt and they cant bear to let it happen again. FThis knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.GSeeing the positive side of things doesnt mean you
17、re ignoring what happened.答案：15 BEACG第三节 完形填空阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从 120 题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项。A Welcome Gift(2015北京卷)Dario and his mother loved their new apartment.The living room was large enough for their piano.That night，the two of them _1_ side by side at the piano.They played jazz music to celebr
18、ate their new home.The loud _2_ filled the room and made them feel very happy.The next morning，_3_ ，their happiness disappeared.Someone had left a _4_ under their door during the night.One of their neighbors had written to complain (抱怨) about the sound of the piano.Darios mother asked the building s
19、uperintendent (管理员) if he knew anything about it.But he said that they were all _5_ people and he couldnt imagine any of them had done that.Later that morning，Dario suggested that they write a letter to their _6_ and apologize for their playing.“Maybe we could go and _7_ everyone in person， ”his mot
20、her said.“What if we invited them to come here for a _8_ instead？”Dario asked.They both loved the _9_Over the next few days，they sent out invitations and prepared desserts _10_ their guests.They decorated the apartment with streamers (彩带) and party lights.Finally，the day of the party _11_Some guests
21、 brought presents.Others brought flowers.Some even brought desserts to _12_One woman，Mrs.Gilbert，_13_ Darios mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.“I heard you playing the other night， ”she said.“The sounds woke me out of bed.I _14_ that you might play like this every night.So I wrote a short
22、note.I hope you dont think I disliked the playing.”- 5 -Darios mother smiled at Mrs.Gilbert.“I think maybe we _15_ you an apology， ”she said.“I didnt _16_ how late it was when we were playing.Maybe we should play some quieter music at night.”“You play，you play！”Mrs.Gilbert said.“I like what you play
23、！Just not so loud at night.”She pointed to the book she had given them.“These songs are not such _17_ music.”“These songs are beautiful music， ”Darios mother said.“We will be _18_ to play them in the evening.”“And we wont play so loud or late！”Dario said.He was already looking forward to _19_ the ne
24、w music.More than that，however，he was happy to see the big smile on his mothers face.It gave him a feeling of _20_ and made him feel that they were home at last.1A.sat BstoodClay Dwalked2A.voice BringCmusic Dcry3A.therefore BhoweverCotherwise Dinstead4A.note BposterCbill Dreport5A.proud BrichClucky
25、Dnice6A.neighbors BfriendsCrelatives Daudiences7A.blame BinstructCquestion Dvisit8A.party BconcertCshow Dplay9A.experience BideaCperformance Daction10A.to BwithCfor Dfrom11A.continued BarrivedCpassed Dfinished- 6 -12A.order BsellCshare Dadvertise13A.treated BpresentedChelped Dserved14A.promised Badm
26、ittedCagreed Dworried15A.give BsendCoffer Dowe16A.realize BrememberCunderstand Daccept17A.sweet BstrangeCfunny Dloud18A.brave BsorryChappy Dafraid19A.changing BpracticingCrecording Dwriting20A.equality BfreedomCwarmth Dsympathy语篇解读：本文为记叙文，题材为人际关系类。邻里关系是社会关系的一个重要组成部分，一件小事的恰当处理不仅能促进邻里关系还会有意外的收获。答案：A2解
27、析：由上文的“jazz music”可知此处为响亮的“音乐”充满房间。答案：C3解析：由“their happiness disappeared”可知此处为“然而；可是” 。答案：B4解析：由下文中的“So I wrote a short note” 可知答案。答案：A5解析：由下文中“he couldnt imagine any of them had done that”可知此处为：他们都是“好人” 。答案：D6解析：由上文可知此处是建议给“邻居”写信并致歉。答案：A7解析：此处为去“拜访”每位邻居。- 7 -答案：D8解析：由下文提示可知此处指邀请他们参加派对。答案：A9解析：由上文中“
28、What if we invited them to come here for a party instead？”可知此处为“想法” 。答案：B10解析：prepare.for.为准备。答案：C11解析：此处为派对的日期“到了” 。答案：B12解析：参加派对，客人们带来的甜点应该与大家“分享” 。答案：C13解析：present sb.with sth.赠送某人某物。答案：B14解析：由上文中“The sounds woke me out of bed”和下文中“So I wrote a short note”可知此处为“担心” 。答案：D15解析：owe sb.an apology 应向某
29、人道歉。答案：D16解析：我没有“意识到”弹钢琴的时间太晚了。答案：A答案：D18解析：由上文中“These songs are beautiful music”可知此处为弹奏这些音乐我们会很“高兴” 。答案：C19解析：他已经盼望着“练习”这些新的音乐。答案：B20解析：由上文中“see the big smile on his mothers face”和下文中“made him feel that they were home at last”可知此处为给他带来“一股暖流” 。答案：C第四节 短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处
30、语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。- 8 -增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()画掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Nearly five years before，and with the help by our father，my sister and I planted some cherry tomatoes(圣女果)in our back garden.Since thenfor all th
31、ese yearwe had been allowing tomatoes to selfseed where they please.As result，the plants are growing somewhere.The fruits are small in size，but juicy and taste.There are so much that we often share them with our neighbors.Although we allow tomato plants to grow in the same place year after year，but we have never had any disease or insect attack problems.We are growing wonderfully tomatoes at no cost!答案：- 9 -
