1、 1Unit 17 Laughter(B).阅读理解(2017长春七校第一次联考)The media has negative effects on the physical and psychological wellbeing of society.People spending hours in front of a television or surfing the Internet experience eye problems.Lack of physical activity leads to obesity problems.The media influences publi
2、c opinions and impacts the choices that people make.The media has led to a general opinion that thin is in and fat is out.This makes the overweight feel out of place.They are ready to starve themselves to lose weight，which has led to increasing cases of eating disorders.The media has，in its own way，
3、changed peoples outlook on life.It is the interface(界面)through which millions look at the world outside.The media claims to describe the“today”， but not all types of media show the truth.With the intention of stressing their points or grabbing greater attention from the masses，the media exaggerates(
4、夸大)things to a certain degree.Not everyone is able to filter out that element.Most believe everything to be real，especially kids and teenagers.Media sources are so many in number and all of them so convincingly make their points that it is hard to distinguish between right and wrong.Thus while a cer
5、tain amount of exposure to the media is essential for introducing ourselves to the world outside，excessive exposure，uncontrolled access and belief without thought wont lead us anywhere.They will only make the negative effects of the media more obvious.Media descriptions give rise to stereotypes，affe
6、cting your mindset. Advertisements carry subliminal(潜意识的)messages influencing buyers psychology，or carry direct messages that bear a negative influence.Its not possible to protect yourself completely from the effects of the media，even if you limit the exposure.And there are so many things you see ar
7、ound you，without choosing to watch them.The only way to protect yourself from them is to not allow them to influence you.Dont take media descriptions at their word.Dont believe in them without thinking.Think twice before following or falling for anything.2【语篇解读】 媒体为了达到某一目的，往往会误导人们，其负面影响很大，因此人们对媒体所传达
8、的信息要进行理智的思考和判断，绝不能盲目相信。1How does the media affect peoples health?AIt misshapes peoples concept of beauty.BIt disturbs peoples sleeping routines.CIt makes people addicted to junk food.DIt raises peoples awareness of exercise.A 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“The media influences public opinions and impacts the choice
9、s that people make.The media has led to a general opinion that thin is in and fat is out.”可知，媒体影响公众的观点以及人们所做出的选择，媒体导致公众认为“瘦是时尚，胖是落伍” ，这使得肥胖的人觉得自己格格不入，于是他们准备饿肚子来减肥，从而导致饮食紊乱。由此可知，媒体会使人们形成有关美的错误观念。故选 A。2Which word can replace the underlined part“filter out”in Paragraph 2?AAccept. BConvey.CRemove. DInte
10、rpret.C 考查词义猜测。根据文章第二段中的“With the intention of stressing their points or grabbing greater attention from the masses，the media exaggerates(夸大)things to a certain degree.”和“Most believe everything to be real，especially kids and teenagers.”可知，为了强调他们的观点或是吸引大众更多的关注，媒体会在一定程度上夸大事物，而不是每个人都能够过滤掉“夸张”这种因素的影响。大
11、部分人认为一切都是真的，尤其是孩子和青少年。由此可推知画线部分的意思是“过滤掉，去除” ，与 remove 的意思相近。故选 C。3What message does the author convey in Paragraph 3?AMore haste，less speed.BEvery coin has two sides.CA watched pot never boils.DLearn to walk before you run.B 考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“while a certain amount of exposure to the media is essential
12、 for introducing ourselves to the world outside，excessive exposure，uncontrolled access and belief without thought wont lead us anywhere.They will only make the negative effects of the 3media more obvious.”可知，适度接触媒体对我们了解外面的世界是完全必要的，但过多的、毫无节制的接触对我们则无益处，会对我们产生消极的影响。由此可知，B 项“事物都有两面性”符合题意。4What does the
13、author advise people to do in the last paragraph?ALimit their exposure to the media.BDont be too curious about things around.CDevelop their selfconfidence and selfcontrol.DUse their own judgment properly in face of the media.D 考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“The only way to protect yourself from them is to not allo
14、w them to influence you.Dont take media descriptions at their word.Dont believe in them without thinking.Think twice before following or falling for anything.”可知，作者建议人们不要被媒体的描述欺骗，不要盲目相信媒体所报道的，要有自己的判断，也就是说人们在媒体(信息)面前，要恰当运用自己的判断力。故选 D。.阅读七选五(2017陕西省高三教学质量检测)How to Choose a Topic for Your PaperNo matte
15、r what research paper you write，the first and most important step is to choose the topic. 1 Here are some tips for you to follow.To choose a good topic，youll have to ask yourself some important questions.Is there enough research available on this topic？Is the topic new and unique enough that I can o
16、ffer fresh opinions？Is it related to my subject and future occupation?2 Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product，making it more likely that you will be successful in writing a paper about something you enjoy.If you are writing a research paper for a class，consider the o
17、ther students. 3 How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing?Ask your professor or classmates for advice，if youre struggling to come up with a “right”topic. 4 Sometimes asking professors for help may seem frightening，but if they are worth anything a
18、s a professor，they want you to be 4successful in your work，and will do what they can to make that happen.If you choose a topic，begin researching，and realize that it isnt the right decision for you for some reason，dont worry！ 5 Although it requires a bit more time，yet changing your topic will make yo
19、ur writing more efficient.AHave a clear picture of organization in mind.BBe courageous and change it.CIs it likely that they will also be writing about your topic?DHowever，many students are discouraged by this first step.ETake a trip to your local library or university library.FChoose a topic that y
20、ou have very strong emotion in.GThey are likely to have great ideas.【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了如何选择论文主题。1D 根据上文的“the first and most important step is to choose the topic”可推知，此处应表示“可是很多学生在第一步就受挫” ，所以选 D 项。2F 根据下文的“Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product，making it more likely that yo
21、u will be successful in writing a paper about something you enjoy.”可知，本段主要讲要对自己的选题有兴趣，这样才有可能写好，所以选 F 项。3C 根据上文的“consider the other students”及下文的 “How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing？”可知，论文选题要考虑到其他学生是否也会选同一话题，所以选 C 项。4G 根据上文的“Ask your profess
22、or or classmates for advice，if youre struggling to come up with a righttopic.”可推知，老师或同学可能会给你一些好的建议，所以选 G 项。5B 根据上文的“it isnt the right decision”及下文的“changing your topic will make your writing more efficient”可知，发现选题不合适时要有足够的勇气去替换它，所以选 B 项。.语法填空(2017陕西西北大校二模)More than 1，250 little stalls(货摊)brighten th
23、e center of Thailands capital city， 1 (provide)a multicolored sight.The shelter， 2 is designed for the thousands of traders and shoppers at Bangkoks night market，has become an 3 (attract)itself.5The market，which 4 (call)Train Night Market Ratchada in English，was opened in January 2015 and has become
24、 5 popular spot for locals and tourists.Software engineer Prasad Ambati visited the market and took the landscape photographs from a nearby car park.“Those 6 (color)tents and people shopping，eating at stalls and the flashing lights were great.The tents made me think of a giant painting.”This is 7 (p
25、rimary) a market that sells yesteryear(旧时)goods，oldfashioned 8 (collection)of clothes，motorbikes，and secondhand toys.There are also plenty of general market things for sale， 9 cheap clothes，shoes，bags，and other fashion items.But above all，its one of the best places for street food，openair bars with
26、live music frequently 10 (perform)all over.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了位于曼谷的夜市 Train Night Market Ratchada。1providing 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用非谓语动词；provide 与其逻辑主语 stalls 之间为主谓关系，故用现在分词短语作状语。 2which 考查定语从句。先行词是 The shelter，空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作主语，故用 which。3attraction 考查词性转换。根据空前的 an 可知，此处应填名词 attraction“游览胜地，具有吸
27、引力的事物” 。4is called 考查时态和语态。定语从句说的是现在的客观事实，应该用一般现在时；which(指代 The market)与 call 之间是动宾关系，故用被动语态。 5a 考查冠词。spot 表示“地点” ，是可数名词，且此处为泛指，故填不定冠词 a。6colo(u)rful 考查词性转换。根据语境可知，此处指的是“颜色鲜艳的，五彩缤纷的”，故填 colo(u)rful。7primarily 考查词性转换。此处修饰谓语动词，应该用副词，故填 primarily。8collections 考查名词复数。空前无冠词或者形容词性物主代词，加之collection“收藏物，收藏品
28、”是可数名词，故填 collections。9like 考查介词。like 意为“像，如” ，用来列举事物。10performed 考查非谓语动词。此处是“with宾语宾补”复合结构。宾语 music和 perform 之间是逻辑上的被动关系，故用过去分词作宾补。 【导学号：33220196】6.短文改错(2017湖南十三校第一次联考)My neighbor Jackie is always consideration to others.One day，I was going to deliver a speech at an institute while I found my car w
29、ouldnt get starting.I rushed to the street to hire a taxi.Just at that time，I come across Jackie.He was hurried going to attend his sick mother in hospital.Furthermore，when he learned about my problems，he didnt hesitate to give me a lift.I arrived at the lecture hall in time，when the audience had be
30、en present.I owe my great thanks to my neighbor Jackie，who is a person ready to help the others at any time.【答案】My neighbor Jackie is always to others.One day，I was going considerationconsiderateto deliver a speech at an institute I found my car wouldnt get whilewhen.I rushed to the street to hire a
31、 taxi.Just at that time，I across startingstarted comecameJackie.He was going to attend his sick mother in hospital.hurriedhurriedly to，when he learned about my ，he didnt hesitate to give FurthermoreHowever problemsproblemme a lift.I arrived at the lecture hall in time， the audience had been whenwher
32、epresent.I owe my great thanks to my neighbor Jackie，who is a person ready to help others at any time.the第一处：considerationconsiderate 考查形容词。系动词 be 后应接形容词作表语，be considerate to sb.意为“对某人体贴” 。故将 consideration 改为considerate。第二处：whilewhen 考查连词。was doing.when.是固定句式，when 作连词，意为“就在这时；突然” 。故将 while 改为 when。第
33、三处：startingstarted 考查非谓语。get 在句中是系动词，主语与动词 start 之间是被动关系，要用被动形式，故将 starting 改为 started。第四处：comecame 考查时态。根据上下文可知，本文描述的是发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时。故将 come 改为 came。7第五处：hurriedhurriedly 考查副词。修饰 going to 应用副词，而 hurried 为形容词，意为“匆忙的” 。故将 hurried 改为 hurriedly。第六处：attend 后加 to 考查固定搭配。句意：他正急匆匆地去医院照顾他生病的母亲。attend to 是
34、固定搭配，意为“照料” 。故在 attend 后加 to。第七处：FurthermoreHowever 考查副词。杰基着急去医院，却毫不犹豫地开车送作者去演讲的地方。上下文是转折关系，故将 Furthermore 改为 However。第八处：problemsproblem 考查名词。 “我”的困难就是要着急去作演讲，应用单数。故将 problems 改为 problem。第九处：whenwhere 考查定语从句。此处是一个非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词hall，引导词在从句中作地点状语，应用 where 引导该从句。故将 when 改为where。第十处：删除 the 考查冠词。此处是说杰基是一个乐于助人的人，泛指其他人，不用冠词。故删除 the。
