1、1Unit 18 Beauty李仕才阅读理解ALife can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks(挫折) and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing
2、we can have more can also create a problem, because when we go to change the way we do things, up come the old patterns and pitfalls(陷阱) that stopped us from seeking what we wanted in the first place.This tension between what we feel we can have and what were seemingly able to have is the niggling(烦
3、人的)suffering, the anxiety we feel. This is where we usually think its easier to just give up. But were never meant to let go of part of us that knows we can have more. The intelligence behind that knowing is us the real us. Its the part that believes in the life and its possibilities. If you drop th
4、at, you begin to feel a little dead inside because youre dropping you. So, if we have this capability but somehow life seems to keep us stuck，how do we break these patterns?Decide on a new course and make one decision at a time. This is good advice for a new adventure or just getting through todays
5、challenges.While, deep down, we know we can do it, our mind or the minds of those close to us usually says we cant. That isnt a reason to stop, its just the mind, that little man or woman on your shoulder, trying to talk you out of something again. It has done it many times before. Its all about sta
6、rting simple and doing it now.Decide and act before overthinking. When you do this you may feel a little, or large, release from the jail of your mind and youll be on your way.1. It can be inferred from the first two paragraphs that we should _. 2A. slow down and live a simple lifeB. be careful when
7、 we choose to changeC. stick to our dreams under any circumstancesD. be content with what we already have2. What is the key to breaking the old patterns?A. To focus on every detail.B. To decide and take immediate action.C. To listen to those close to us.D. To think twice before we act.3. Which of th
8、e following best explains the underlined part in the last paragraph?A. Escape from your punishment.B. Realization of your dreams.C. Freedom from your tension.D. Reduction of your expectations.4. What does the author intend to tell us?A. Its easier than we think to get what we want.B. Its important t
9、o learn to accept sufferings in life.C. Its impractical to change our way of thinking.D. Its harder than we expect to follow a new course.【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。生活中有许多挑战，我们面对挑战、追求梦想时可能会陷入僵局。作者提供了一些建议不要杞人忧天，放下包袱，实现梦想很容易。1.C 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第二段最后一句If you drop that，you begin to feel a little dead inside because
10、youre dropping you. 可知，如果你放弃了梦想，就开始感觉自己内心死了，因为你失去了自己的追求。由此可以推理出，在任何情况下我们都应该坚持梦想。3.C 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的建议Decide and act before overthinking.(在过度思虑之前做决定和行动)可知，不要杞人忧天，你要感到放松。故 C正确。34.A 【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知作者针对追求梦想提供了一些建议，告诉我们不要杞人忧天，放下包袱，实现梦想很容易。由此可知 A正确。B(2017淄博高三阶段诊断)Courtney was just 15 years old when s
11、he joined a team of space researchers.Those scientists landed NaSas robot, Spirit, on the planet Mars.But this was neither Courtneys first nor her last adventure in space research.When she was in fifth grade, Courtney had already decided tospend her life “exploring the mysteries of the universe”She
12、checked out space books from her library, studied hard in math and science classes, and later, attended United States Space Camp in Alabama.Then Courtney entered a contest to become part of the Student Astronaut program run by a group called the Planetary Society.After a lot of hard work, interviews
13、, and months of waiting, Courtney found out that she was one of 16 students who made itout of 500 entered.Courtney and fellow student astronaut Rafael Morozowski, a 16yearold from Brazil, were at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California with NASA scientists when Spirit reached Mars.“The most exci
14、ting part of the thing occurred late at night on January 3, when we received signals indicating that Spirit had landed successfully， ” Courtney says.“I joined the rest of the scientists in jumping up and cheering.”Courtney and Rafael spent seven nights working with and learning from the NASA scienti
15、sts.(They worked at night because that was daying on Mars.) They studied the photographs that Spirit was sending to Earth of Gusev Crater on Mars.They spoke to television reporters at NASA press conferences and attended meetings in which the NASA team named the rocks and hills that Spirit was findin
16、g.When Courtney was 17 years old, she went to work for NASA as a student intern at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.With two NASA scientists, Courtney plans to study astrophysics or planetary science at Princeton University, then return to work at NASA.She encourages other kids and teens
17、to follow their dreams of getting involved with space research.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了 Courtney从小立志要探索宇宙奥秘，4到现在为止，她在太空研究方面做出了许多努力和贡献，同时鼓励其他孩子要追逐参与探索太空的梦想。1What can we learn about Courtney from Paragraphs 1 and 2?AShe was one of the 16 students to be interviewed.BShe landed on the planet Mars at the ag
18、e of 15.CShe entered the Student Astronaut program easily.DShe desired to study the universe at her early age.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第一句排除 B项；根据第二段可知，Courtney 经过努力工作、面试以及数月的等待，才成为成功过关的十六位学生之一，由此排除 A、C 两项；根据第一段第四句可知，Courtney 在很小的时候就渴望研究宇宙。故 D项正确。2Which of the following best describes Courtney?AEnthusiastic
19、and serious.BOptimistic and productive.CDetermined and hardworking.DCreative and ambitious.C 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二句中的“After a lot of hard work”和第五段第一句中的“Courtney and Rafael spent seven nights working”可知，Courtney 工作努力；根据第一段第四句“.Courtney had already decided to spend her life exploring the mysteries of the
20、universe ”和最后一段第二句中的“Courtney plans to study astrophysics or planetary science”可知，Courtney 意志坚定。故 C项正确。3What can we infer from Paragraph 5?AThe time on the earth is in line with Mars.BThe scientists worked day and night on end.CSpirit found rich minerals in rocks on Mars.DThe hills on Mars were unkn
21、own to the public.D 解析：推理判断题。根据第五段可知，他们研究了 Spirit发往地面的来自火星的照片。结合第五段最后一句可知，火星上的这些岩石和山脉对公众而言还是未知的。故 D项正确。4What does Courtney inspire the youth to do?ATo work for NASA.BTo stick to their dreams.CTo attend United States Space Camp.DTo study science at Princeton University.5B 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，Courtn
22、ey 鼓励年轻人要坚持梦想。故 B项正确。CAfter a year of examining studies concerning whether homework is effective, NYC P.S. 116 elementary school decided that math worksheets and essay assignments were actually a waste of time. In February, Principal Jane Hsu sent a letter to parents stating that the Pre-K through f
23、ifth grade students would not be given any traditional homework to encourage kids to have free time for reading, playing outside, or doing activities they enjoy.“The negative effects of homework have been well established,“ Hsu wrote in a note to parents. “They include: childrens frustration and exh
24、austion, lack of time for other activities and family time and, sadly for many, loss of interest in learning.“Some parents, however, disagree with the policy change, believing that a lack of focus will cause children to fall behind. Homework has been part of education from the beginning, and has inc
25、reased in volume in recent years.Hsus advice that children should read and spend time with their families has upset some parents to the point of considering pulling their children out of P.S. 116. This group feels that homework assignments give children a goal to work toward. Others feel so strongly
26、 about the importance of homework that they have begun giving their own homework assignments to their children.An Australian Childhood Foundation survey found that 71% of Australian parents feel they do not spend enough quality time with their children mainly because of the time spent running the ho
27、usehold or the time spent helping with homework. Education experts in Australia are saying that parents should stop helping. Doing so will give kids more independence, will give parents more free time, and will help reduce the number of homework-induced arguments in the family.While some research su
28、ggests that homework has little academic benefit for elementary students, other research shows homework can help kids develop independence, and confidence. It can also contribute to a sense of belonging or 6control over their lives. When parents try to help their children with homework, the assistan
29、ce can take away that feeling and can also drain already exhausted working parents.1.Cancelling traditional homework is aimed at _.A. allowing students to learn on their ownB. inspiring students to spend more time with parentsC. wishing students to seek self-developmentD. motivating students to help
30、 with housework2.What can be concluded from the 1st and 2nd paragraph?A. Jane Hsu is the first principal to cancel homework.B. Jane Hsu has done thorough research on homework.C. Jane Hsu paid little attention to students academic records.D. Jane Hsu knows students prefer activities to their subjects
31、.3.Why are some parents strongly against Principal Jane Hsu?A. They have no time to give their children homework.B. They dont think the school is responsible for their kids.C. They are afraid their kids will fall behind.D. They dislike their kids doing too many activities.4.What is the authors attit
32、ude to parents helping kids with homework?A. Supportive. B. Indifferent.C. Ironic. D. Negative.【文章大意】这是一篇议论文，文章对是否应该给小学生布置家庭作业进行了论述。 1.C 【解析】考查细节理解。依据第一段末尾的“.to encourage kids to have free time for reading, playing outside, or doing activities they enjoy“可知，这所学校取消数学和作文这类家庭作业是为了让孩子们有更多的时间读书，在户外玩耍或者参加
33、自己喜欢的活动，由此可推知这个学校希望学生们寻求自我发展。2.B 【解析】考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“After a year of examining studies concerning whether homework is effective“以及第二段的内容可知，校长对此做了全面的调查。74.D 【解析】考查观点态度。依据文章尾段中的“When parents try to help their children with homework, the assistance can take away that feeling and can also drain already e
34、xhausted working parents“可推知，对于家长在作业上帮助孩子的问题，作者持有否定的看法。D(2017日照 5月模拟)How many times have parents had to argue with their young son or daughter about getting their face out of their phone and focusing on the world around them? Its completely normal for parents of growing children to be concerned abou
35、t their childs safety, but is their addiction tosocial media really harming them?Social media was created to connect people with others online and has recently been added to smartphones, making it far more accessible than it originally was.This new way to easily be able to use social media has encou
36、raged children and teens to begin to use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram frequently.Maturing teens and children are usually very timid (胆怯) when it comes to socializing with their families, which they sometimes view as “annoying”So, what do these kids use as a solution or an “escape”？
37、 The answer is simple, social media.However, when they use social media for a large amount of time, parents tend to show concern for their child and blame social media for demanding their attention.The word, “social”， was entered into the term, social media, for a reason.Parents of growing teens don
38、t seem to understand that.When they see their child using Twitter or Instagram they think that they are using it to get away from real world responsibilities.The truth, however, is that they are using it to connect with their close friends, make new friends, and receive information about what is cur
39、rently happening in the modern world.Children and teens are wrongly accused for using social media only for entertainment purposes and for huge amounts of time.Sure 8everyone who uses social media enjoys contacting their friends and viewing entertaining things, but how come children receive all of t
40、he blame for abusing it? Parents should really think about how social media can help children and teens learn and grow in the real world rather than it just being another distraction (分心事)Social media as a whole has both positive and negative aspects, but after all of the feedback from preteens, tee
41、ns, and parents is put together, it shows that media is actually helping the newer generations in their lives.【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。现在越来越多的孩子过度使用社交媒体，这让父母们很担心。作者就这个问题发表了自己的看法。1What causes the parents to be worried about their children?AUsing smartphones.BUsing too much social media.CPlaying games online.D
42、Failing to socialize with families.B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，社交媒体被应用到智能手机上，孩子们越来越多地使用这些社交媒体，这让父母们很担心。故选 B。2When social media is added to smartphones, it makes _Asmartphones operate fasterBsmartphones more convenient to use Cchildren crazy about smartphonesDadults feel frequently disturbedB 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段
43、第一句可知，社交媒体用于智能手机之后，智能手机使用起来更便捷了。故选 B。3According to the fourth paragraph, children use social media to _Akill timeBentertain themselvesCkeep themselves informed Dconnect with their parentsC 解析：推理判断题。由第四段最后一句“The truth, however, is that they are using it to connect with their close friends, make new f
44、riends, and receive information about what is currently happening in the modern world.”可知，孩子9用社交媒体是为了联系密友，结识新朋友和及时获取信息。由此可推知，孩子们使用社交媒体是为了使自己消息灵通。故选 C。4Whats the writers attitude towards children using social media?ASupportive. BDoubtful.CIndifferent. DDisapproving.A 解析：观点态度题。根据最后一段中的“it shows that m
45、edia is actually helping the newer generations in their lives”可知，作者认为社交媒体对孩子是有帮助的，所以作者对此持支持的态度。故选 A。七选五(2017福建五校联考)Getting olderNo one really knows how and why people change as they get older.1._ Aging is a complex and varied process that varies in how it affects different people and organs.In fact,
46、 even in one person, different organ systems “age” at different rates.At a certain point in our lives our body systems will begin to weaken.2._ It may become more difficult for us to see and hear.The slow change of aging causes our bodies to lose some of their ability to bounce back from disease and
47、 injury.In order to live longer, we have always tried to slow or stop this change that leads us toward the end of our lives.3_ A good diet plays an important role.The amount and the type of exercise we get are another two factors.4._ But scientists studying the aging problem want to know：why do peop
48、le grow old？They hope that by studying the aging medical science they may be able to make the length of life longer.5_ Many consider the later part of life to be the best time for living.Physical activity may become less, but often we get better understanding of the world and ourselves.What we consi
49、der the old age now may only be middle aged some day soon.With so many advances in medical science happening so quickly, life length may one day be measured in centuries, rather than in years!AOur living condition is yet another.BMany factors decide our health.COur strength may become weaker.DAs for diet，people are advised to eat less salt and sugar.10EThere is nothing to be afraid of as the old age comes.FSympt
