1、课时练 1 阅读理解提速练学生用书 P323(单独成册)阅读理解A(2019石家庄模拟)Few people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters(通勤者) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records of the women who built the bridge since the con
2、struction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. Whats left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat captains who have called it the Ladies Bridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor force away at the front, women
3、increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25，000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out backbreaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower t
4、han that of men. So the trend in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45minute musical entitled “the Singing Bridge”， which run
5、s at Somerset House from 9 to 25 September. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event sees the National Theatres fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections(投影) of female construction workers working in construction during World War .Lets all celebrate the women who have
6、 helped to build the cities in which we live.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。介 绍了英国滑铁卢桥 的历史、建造人及 纪念活动等。1Why do few people know about the builders of Waterloo Bridge?AThe records of their work have been lost.BFemale workers received little attention.CThe construction took place long ago.DFew people know about the br
7、idge.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知，自从 20 世纪 80 年代建造该桥的建筑公司倒闭以来，就没有妇女建造该桥的文字或照片记录了，所有的记录随着公司的倒闭都丢失了，故 A 项正确。2Why did London women do the construction work?AIt was a tradition in London.BThey wanted to get a steady job.CThe company offered them better pay.DMost men had gone to the battlefield.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三
8、段的第一句可知，由于二战期间大部分男子都上前线参战了，而妇女便不得不充当起了男子的角色，故 D 项正确。3Whats the fourth paragraph mainly about?AThe influence of the bridge on art.BA musicians contribution to the bridge.CThe events in honor of the bridge builders.DWomens work during the Second World War.C 解析：段落大意题。通读第四段可知，该段第一句为该段主题句，该段主要介绍了在九月份举行的一
9、系列纪念建桥者的活动，故 C 项正确。4Which can be the best title for the text?AFemale Workers on the RiseBA Hidden Treasure in LondonCA New London LandmarkDThe Story Behind the Ladies BridgeD 解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了英国滑铁卢桥的历史、建造人及纪念活动等，重点介绍了该桥被称为“女士桥” 的原因和其背后的故事 ，故 D 项最适合作本文标题。B(2019成都高中毕业班摸底测试)The Scottish composer
10、Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all her hearing as a young girl，yet went on to a very successful career in music including winning Grammy awards.When somebody asks her， “How do you hear？” She responds， “How do you hear？Is it only with your ears？” For Glennie，and for us too，listening is not only hearing，b
11、ut is understanding.We need to listen to what is said and unsaid，and also how it is said.Its important to hear what people say accurately.As Mark Twain said， “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug(萤火虫) ”If you miss s
12、omething or youre not sure youve heard accurately，ask the speakers.At this point youre not evaluating what they say，but just looking for accuracy and understanding.Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and dont say.Why are they saying this now，instead of sooner or later？Why are they em
13、phasizing these points， instead of something else?Listen to how it is said.People send signals about what they mean with their voices and body language that sometimes differ from the words they say.While going through the next points， think about someone whose real meaning you might sometimes miss，a
14、nd see if any of these signals might come up.First，voices.When others speak，notice changes in their volume， pace， and tone.Second，body language.Notice gestures，eye contact，and facial expressions.Do these sync what they are saying， or do they tell a different story？Third， emotions.What is the persons
15、 true feeling？Now you might not know for sure，but be considerate，open to understanding，and ask thoughtful questions.【解题导语】 本文讲述了聆听的内涵。我们要听懂说话人想要表达的言外之意，并且要注意说话方式。5Whats the writers purpose of mentioning Evelyn Glennie?ATo give an example of wise words.BTo introduce a worldfamous musician.CTo help ex
16、plain the meaning of listening.DTo encourage us to fight against disability.C 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“For Glennie，and for us too，listening is not only hearing，but is understanding.”可知，对于 Glennie 和“我们”来说，聆听不仅是用耳朵听而且是理解，这里说明了聆听的内涵。所以 选项 C 正确。6What can we learn from what Mark Twain said?AIt is important to ha
17、ve a good knowledge of English words.BPeople should know words can be used in many different ways.CEnglish is a very complicated language with a large vocabulary.DThe slight difference between words may result in misunderstanding.D 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “Its important to hear what people say accurately.”
18、和 “At this point youre.looking for accuracy and understanding.”可知，准确听懂说话者的意思很重要。因此 ，选项 D “词语的细微差异可能导致误解。 ”与 Mark Twain 所说的话意思相吻合。7What does the underlined word “sync” probably mean?AMatch. BProve.CDescribe. DAnalyze.A 解析：词义猜测题。画线词 前的修饰词 these 指代前一句中的“gestures，eye contact， and facial expressions”；再根据
19、画线词后的“what they are saying，or do they tell a different story”可推断，match 与画线词意思相近。故 选 A。8Which is the best title of this passage?ASpeak While You ListenBListen Beyond WordsCRead Between LinesDThink as You TalkB 解析：标题归纳题。本文主要说明通过观察说话人的说话方式来听懂说话人想表达的言外之意。所以选 B。C(2019广西高三毕业班适应性测试)Although American childr
20、en still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than years ago according to a recent report.“It raises an alarm， ” said Vicky Rideout, the lead author of the report. “Were witnessing a really large drop in reading among teenagers and the speed of that dro
21、p is getting faster and faster.”The report found that the percentage of nineyearold children reading for pleasure once or more per week had dropped from 81 percent in 1984 to 76 percent in 2015, based on government studies.There were even larger reductions among older children.A large percentage rar
22、ely read for pleasure.About a third of 13yearolds reported in one study that they read for pleasure less than twice a year.The report also found that many young children are struggling with literacy(读写能力)Only about onethird of fourth grade students are “proficient(熟练的)” in reading and another onethi
23、rd scored below “basic” in reading skills.Despite the large percentage of children with belowbasic reading skills, reading scores among young children have improved since the 1970s, according to one test that measures reading ability.The reading scores among 17yearolds, however，remained relatively u
24、nchanged since the 1970s.About 46 percent of white children are considered “proficient” in reading, compared with 18 percent of black children and 20 percent of Hispanic(西班牙的) kids. Those gaps have remained relatively unchanged over the past 20 years, according to the report. “To go 20 years with no
25、 progress in that area is shameful， ” Rideout said.The report highlights some behavior that has been tied to children being more frequent readers. The behavior includes parents setting aside time to read with their children and parents reading themselves to model good behavior.【解题导语】 调查发现，美国孩子的 阅读时间
26、有所减少。作者建议父母应当多留出时间陪孩子阅读，以及为孩子做好榜样。9We can know from the report findings that _Athe reading scores among older children have improvedBthe reading scores among young children havent changed Cthe gap between black children and white children has narrowedDblack children have lower proficiency in reading
27、 than white childrenD 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一句中的“About 46 percent of white children are considered proficient in reading，compared with 18 percent of black children”可知，与18%的能熟 练阅读的黑人孩子相比 ，有 46%的白人孩子能熟 练阅读；据此可以判断，黑人孩子阅读的熟练程度比白人孩子低，故 D 项正确。10Whats Vicky Rideouts attitude towards the report findings?AIndiffe
28、rent. BDoubtful.CWorried. DOptimistic.C 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的“It raises an alarm”和倒数第二段最后一句中的“To go 20 years with no progress in that area is shameful”可推知，Rideout 对报告结果感到担心，故 C 项 正确。11What should parents do to make children frequent readers?ABuy more books for children.BWrite as many books as possible.CSe
29、t a good example to their children.DSpend more time playing with their children.C 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一句“The behavior includes parents setting aside time to read with their children and parents reading themselves to model good behavior.”可知，父母应花时间陪孩子阅读以及为孩子做好榜样。故 C 项正确。D(2019甘肃重点中学高三联考)Mary Krupa became fri
30、ends with the grey squirrels during her first week at Penn State, after spotting them running around and idly(漫不经心地) wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”Mary started bringing them food, and gradually the
31、y began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits, she started posting similar photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Mary and her squirrels became an Internet se
32、nsationGrowing up in a neighborhood outside of State College, Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didnt interact(交流) with people very much. She was later diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome, but the squirrels changed that. “The squirrels help me break the ice, because Il
33、l be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them, ” she said. “I am a lot more outgoing.”And in case youre wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos, it has a
34、 lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具), and theyll grab it. But getting to that part took a while. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get
35、 them, but they hesitated to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust, though.This year, Mary is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences. She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment. As for her furry friends, Mary plans to st
36、ay in the area and visit them as often as she can.【解题导语】 宾夕法尼亚大学的“松鼠女孩”Mary 曾 经被诊断出患有阿斯伯格综合征，但是松鼠改变了她，使她变得外向起来。在和松鼠之间建立了信任以后，Mary 拍了一些戴帽子的松鼠的照片，在互联网上引起了轰动。12What does the underlined word “sensation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AHit. BChallenge.CAttack. DLink.A 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“The response was grea
37、tly positive, and before long Mary and her squirrels became an Internet sensation”可知，Mary 拍的照片得到了非常积极的回应，在互联网上引起了轰动。hit“风行一时的事物”与画线词意思相近，所以 A 项正确。13What kind of change do squirrels bring to Mary?AShe is sicker than before.BShe is more interested in animals.CShe is more sociable than before.DShe is l
38、ess willing to go to college.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，Mary 之前不善于交际，并被诊断患有阿斯伯格综合征，但是松鼠改变了她，使她变得外向了。14How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?ABy putting them in cages.BBy playing music to them.CBy attracting them with colorful food.DBy building a close relationship with them.D 解析：细节
39、理解题。根据第四段的描述可知，想给松鼠拍照需要借助食物，但并不是只要给松鼠食物，松鼠就会让她拍出想要的照片，她必须和松鼠之间建立信任而亲密的关系。15Which words can best describe Mary?AConfident and strong.BPatient and caring.CSociable and healthy.DTraditional and hardworking.B 解析：推理判断题。根据文中 Mary 与松鼠的相处及第四段中的“She had the patience to earn their trust, though.”可知 ，Mary 有耐心且
40、有爱心。七选五(2019昆明教学质检)Failing an exam can make someone feel really bad about themselves. A lot of people who fail an exam might think that failing an exam makes them a failure in life. 1._Dont make fun of them. Failing a test can be a seriously upset thing. And even if they seem okay about it, they mig
41、ht be hiding how they really feel. Dont make fun of them for failing. 2._Remind them that everyone fails at some point. 3._ So tell them not everyone can succeed every time, even if they dont talk about it. Help them deal with their feelings about the failure by reminding them that everyone fails, a
42、nd this one failure doesnt influence them.4._ Right after theyve failed an exam, its easy to feel like theyll never do anything well again. If you know someone who has failed the same test or exam, but then became successful, tell them about it! It can remind them that good things will happen again,
43、 too.Help them figure out new ways to study. Ask how long they studied, how often they took notes in class, and if they ever felt like they werent doing enough. Help them look up studying methods on websites and select methods they havent tried before. 5._Using a new method can lead to different res
44、ults.ATell them to stay the same. BOffer them positive examples.CIts necessary for them to know that.DOr don t compare their scores with yours.EShare some ways that you find successful.FIt doesnt mean that you are a failure in life.GBut there are lots of ways you can encourage and help them.【解题导语】 本
45、文主要介绍了鼓励和帮助考试失败者的方法。1G 解析：本句位于段落末尾 ，根据第二至五段首句的祈使句可以看出该空既要对第一段内容进行概括又要引出下文，讲述鼓励和帮助考试失败者的方法。所以选 G 项。2D 解析：根据该段主题句尤其是否定 词 Dont 及空前一句中重复出现的 Dont 可知，此段主要讲不要嘲笑失败者，D 项 “Or dont compare their scores with yours.” 与前一句内容充分连贯，符合语境。3C 解析：选项 C 中的 that 指代前一句中的“everyone fails at some point”，空后提出克服失败情绪的方法，C 项与上下文内容
46、 连贯，所以选 C 项。4B 解析：空处位于段落主 题句的位置，所以句子的形式应该类似其他自然段的段落首句，即祈使句，所以可以重点关注 A、B 和 E 三个选项 。根据 该段下文内容可知，选项 A 和 E 与下文不连贯，所以排除； B 项能较好地概括该段主题，所以选 B 项。5E 解析：根据该段中的“ways”， “methods”及主题句可知，本段主要是讲帮助他们找到新的学习方法，E 项 “分享一些你认为成功的方法 ” 符合语境，E 项中的 ways 也是提示。课时练 2 知识运用板块练学生用书 P326(单独成册)完形填空(2019合肥教学质量检测)It was late in the f
47、all of 1976. I was a junior at Williams College and had been a member of the _ 1_ team the previous year. One morning, when I found my name wasnt on the list, I stood frozen at the wall for a long time, _ 2_ scanning up and down, trying to hold back the tears that were making me feel _ 3_As players
48、looked at the _ 4_ on the wall, my coach Curt Tong sat on the shelf along the bottom of a window across the _ 5_ floor. His office was only a few feet away, _ 6_ he sat out in the outside where anyone with a strong emotion could visit without being _ 7_ to knock at his office door. That was his _ 8_
49、 touch and it couldnt have been more pleasant.I _ 9_ the gym and sat next to him. I told Coach Tong that I understood why he _ 10_ me, but in my immature youth, I was angry at him for _ 11_ my spot and my identity. Anyone who has ever been cut from a team hates the _ 12_， whether for a moment or for a lifetime.Coach Tong_ 13_ me for my past work, telling me I was a
