1、学业分层测评(八).单词拼写1He had nothing (具体的) to fasten it upon.2A chemist can separate a medicine into its (成分)3He (像) his father closely.4I had planned to go to your party, but you know I had to finish that (令人厌倦的) paper.5She doesnt know how to tidy up the (凌乱的) room.【答案】 1.concrete ponents 3.resembles4tire
2、some 5.messy.阅读理解AI still remember the days when I was a youthful student in an engineering school.I lived a casual life, without caring about the future.I smoked, drank with friends and made girl friends.Little did I realize that casualness would certainly lead to loss.Two yeas had passed and I was
3、 staring down a report card that highlighted FAIL in more than half the subjects.I didnt care, at least not till my dad found about it.You see, I studied in India and unlike the United States where the students are expected to finance their own education, my dad financed me.Then came the day when my
4、 dad found out my habit of smoking.He lost his temper but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on.”It hit me like a roundhouse kick (回旋踢) from Bruce Lee.I was jolted (震惊) out of my bones! I couldnt comprehend how to pay off the debts that I had accumulated in college
5、.I owed everybody money: the grocery store, the bars, the restaurants, my friends, etc.I was living a life filled with credit.When I went back to college, I knew that if I dont change the way I live my life I wont be able to pay everybody off.So I decided to make some changes, drastic changes.I quit
6、 smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books.One year later, I went from a miserable failure to a magna cum laude (优等成绩)Life was never the same againThis incident made me know that anything is possible if you tak
7、e action and do something about it, however small or large.Even today it still motivates me when I feel that Im about to lose or give up.It reminds me that I can do it!【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了一个有不少坏习惯的大学生如何通过努力成为一名优等生的经历。1The author wrote this text with the purpose of .Aintroducing his university life to the
8、teenage readersBencouraging those lazy students to study hard at schoolCshowing you can overcome any difficulty if you take actionDcalling on the readers not to develop bad habits in college【解析】 主旨大意题。本文主要叙述了作者在大学的一些不良习惯，但是通过自己的努力最后克服并取得了好成绩。【答案】 C2Father decided to cut the authors allowance when he
9、 found the author Adrank with friends Bmade girl friends Cfailed in most subjectsDhad the habit of smoking【解析】 细节理解题。第三段第一句提到“Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking.”可知 D 项正确。【答案】 D3The author didnt care about his study until Ahe entered the engineering schoolBhe was in heavy de
10、bt he couldnt bear Che decided to give up smokingDhis allowance was cut in half【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三、四段叙述可知。【答案】 D4The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means that the author A. paid off his debt and life wasnt hard for him any more Bremoved his bad habits and didnt lead a casual life Cnever hung
11、out with his friends but studied all day Dbegan to live a happy life due to his good grades【解析】 句义理解题。此处指现在不像以前那样生活。【答案】 BBWant to improve your writing skills？ New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 1317Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writ
12、er Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗)to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Appl
13、ication & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title LUNCH， with your name, age, address and email address to：debo .Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selec
14、tion event on 17 September, 45 pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of whats to come.Deadline for applications：8 Septe
15、mber，2014For further information go to: or towner.org.uk or Any questionsfeel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate：wharne towner. gov.ukBeginner Writing Project for kids aged 1013Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September
16、，2014Meet every other Saturday, 24 pm.，at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own paceyou do not have to rushas you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, bu
17、ild confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why cant you?Fee：179For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk【语篇解读】 本文体裁是应用文，广告，介绍了两个针对青少年学生的写作培训课程的具体内容，包括开办目的、申请条件
18、、截止日期、费用及注意事项等。5Towner Writer Squad will be started Ato train comedy and TV writersBto explore the fantastic gallery spaceCto introduce a contemporary art museumDto promote the development of young writers【解析】 细节理解题。根据 Towner Writer Squad(班组)for kids aged 1317 中的第二自然段的“The FREE squad sessions will i
19、nclude introductions to a wide range of writing styles，from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗)to flash fiction，to support the development of young writers.” 一句可知选 D。【答案】 D6To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first Aprovide a piece of their writingBmeet the Writer Squad LeaderCoffer t
20、heir family informationDcomplete an application form【解析】 细节理解题。考查申请者的条件。根据 Application & Selection 中的首句 If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad，please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words)，可知要申请参加此培训课的学员带上自己的一篇习作，故选 A。【答案】 A7What is most important for the beg
21、inners?APractising as much as possible.BGaining confidence and having fun.CStudying and writing at their own pace.DLearning skills from writers and teachers.【解析】 细节理解题。根据 Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 1013 中的“build confidence and have fun while writing”可知答案为 B。【答案】 B8More information about
22、Beginner Writing Project can be found at A 细节理解题。根据第二篇广告的最后一句“For more information go to：newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk”可知答案为 C。【答案】 C.短文改错My dream school starts at 8：30 am.and ends at 3：30 pm.They are three lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon.We didnt need to do so many homework.Th
23、erefore，we have more time with afterschool activities.For example，we can do reading for one and a half hour and play sports for one hour every day.My dream school look like a big garden.There are all kinds of the flowers and trees around the classroom buildings.We can lie on the grass for a rest，or
24、sat by the lake listening music.The teachers here are kind and helpfully.They are not only our teachers but also our friends.【答案】 My dream school starts at 8：30 am.and ends at 3：30 pm. are three TheyTherelessons in the morning and two in the afternoon.We need to do so didntdont manymuchhomework.Ther
25、efore，we have more time afterschool activities.For example，we withforcan do reading for one and a half and play sports for one hour every day.hourhoursMy dream school like a big garden.There are all kinds of flowers and looklookstrees around the classroom buildings.We can lie on the grass for a rest，or by satsitthe lake listening music.The teachers here are kind and .They are not helpfullyhelpfulonly our teachers but also our friends.
