1、- 1 -高考提能练(五) Module 5 A Lesson in a Lab.阅读理解A2019河北联盟考试 Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regrets, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family fo
2、r saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away
3、from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) to the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know pe
4、ople who lost a loved one and regretted that they had forgone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought
5、 about the fact that he was 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt miss an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better be
6、cause of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind a
7、nd thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional wellbeing.体裁：夹叙夹议 题材：社会生活 主题：把事情做好避免遗憾【语篇解读】 “我”认为英语中最悲伤的两个词是“if only”，因为它们表达了遗憾。父亲在“我”小时候经常告诉我们花费额外的时间也要把事情做好来避免遗憾， “我”听从父亲的建议并认为这样做是对的。【难句分析】 I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is defin
8、itely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality.分析：该句是由 but连接的表示并列的两个分句组成，其中在第一个分句中， “there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something”是省略了连接词 that的宾语从句，从句中又使用了 when引导的定语从句，修饰先行词 occasions。在第二个分句中，动词不定式作目的状语。译文：我知道，仍然将会有一些场合我不得不就一些事情说“
9、if only”，但是由于我的准则是做一切可能的事情来避免那种事情的发生，我的生活毫无疑问会更加美好。1Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?ABecause people use them when they feel sad.BBecause they express regrets and disappointment in life.CBecause they remind the writer of some sad experiences.DB
10、ecause they mean sadness in the English language.- 2 -答案与解析：B 考查细节理解。由第一段中的“Two of the saddest words in the English language are if only because they convey regrets, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment”可知， “我”认为英语中最令人伤心的两个词是“if only” ，因为这两个词表达了后悔、错失的机会、错误和失望，故选 B项。2Whats the meaning of
11、the underlined word “forgone” in Paragraph 3?AGiven up. BCome across.CGot through. DHeld back.答案与解析：A 考查词义猜测。该词所在的句子表达的意思是：我们都认识这样的人，他们在失去所爱之人后会后悔错失了说“我爱你”或“我原谅你”的机会。所以画线词表示“失去了” ，和短语 give up意思接近，故选 A项。3The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.Asee a doctor Bfinish her workCjoin a
12、celebration Daccompany her father答案与解析：D 考查细节理解。题干中的关键信息“decided to go to her office”对应原文中的“I had decided to go to work”，由此定位到倒数第二段。从倒数第二段可以看出， “我”知道父亲要去自己办公室对面看眼科医生时，本来打算按原计划休假，但突然意识到父亲已经 84岁了，所以“我”决定即便是自己的休息日，为了陪父亲，也会去上班。故选 D项。4What is the best title for the passage?AAdvice from My FatherBAvoidanc
13、e of Saying “If Only”CThe “Extra Minute” RuleDThe Importance of Emotional Wellbeing答案与解析：B 考查主旨大意。根据首尾段的第一句话及文章大意可知，本文主要是针对避免说英语中最伤心的两个词“if only”进行阐述的，所以 B项“避免说if only ”符合全文内容。B2019石家庄摸底 Many Canadians are aware that problems with the nations health care system have resulted in a lack of hospital be
14、ds and medical equipment, overcrowded emergency rooms, long waiting lists, and not enough family doctors.Over the last 10 years, the number of medical students choosing the family practice as their lifelong career has been dropping at a surprising rate. When asked why they lack interest in family me
15、dicine, the students cite (援引) a heavy student debt load and the long hours required of a doctor who is managing the family practice. As in other kinds of work, young doctors today want a balance between their professional and personal lives.In British Columbia (BC) this problem is made worse becaus
16、e the province produces fewer medical graduates for each person than any other province in Canada. The provincial government has committed itself to doubling the number of medical student graduates. This strategy doesnt come close to giving us the new doctors needed each year in BC to replace those
17、who are retiring, moving out of the province, reducing their hours of practice, or dying.The primary care system is showing its cracks. Ten years ago, 2,030 of BCs family doctors were providing obstetrical (产科的) care. Today just 945 are performing this invaluable service. Although delivering babies
18、is a “good news” area of medicine, the hours are long, but the reward for bringing new life into the world is modest. Its no surprise, then, that many of BCs family doctors are no longer taking on new patients. In 1999, there were 1,420 family doctors accepting new patients in 2004 that number decli
19、ned to 599, a drop of 58%.- 3 -The foundation of primary care needs to be strengthened. The Working Agreement between the doctors and the government includes a series of primary care renewal projects designed to make the family practice more attractive to medical graduates, improve upon working cond
20、itions, and entice family doctors from outside BC to start their business here. Yet still more needs to be done.体裁：说明文 题材：社会生活 主题：家庭医生【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了加拿大家庭医生严重缺乏的问题。【难句分析】 When asked why they lack interest in family medicine, the students cite (援引) a heavy student debt load and the long hours required
21、 of a doctor who is managing the family practice.分析：本句是一个复合句。When 引导时间状语从句，从句中使用了省略的形式，补充完整应该是：When they are asked；why 引导宾语从句，在从句中作原因状语；who 引导定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词 a doctor。译文：当被问及他们为什么对家庭医疗缺乏兴趣时，这些学生说他们有沉重的学生债务负担，并且从事家庭医务工作耗时太长。5What makes medical students unwilling to be family physicians?AThe studen
22、t debt and long working hours.BLong term of study at a medical school.CA limited number of places in the medical school.DAn increasing number of patients and long waiting lists for specialists.答案与解析：A 考查细节理解。根据第二段第二句“When asked why they lack interest in family medicine, the students cite (援引) a heav
23、y student debt load and the long hours required of a doctor who is managing the family practice”可知，学生债务负担重和工作时间长成为阻碍医科学生选择成为家庭医生的两大障碍，故选A。6What does the text say about family doctors in BC?AThey are no longer needed.BThey are too few in number.CThey will soon become abundant.DThey are rapidly leavin
24、g the province.答案与解析：B 考查细节理解。根据第四段第二、三句“Ten years ago, 2,030 of BCs family doctors were providing obstetrical (产科的) care. Today just 945 are performing this invaluable service”，并结合本段最后一句 “In 1999, there were 1,420 family doctors accepting new patients in 2004 that number declined to 599, a drop of
25、58%”可知，在 BC，家庭医生的数量在急剧下降，缺口很大，故选 B。7Which can replace the underlined word “entice” in the last paragraph?AForbid. BHire.CRemind. DAttract.答案与解析：D 考查词义猜测。根据最后一段第二句中的关键词“attractive”和“improve”可推知，画线词在此处的含义与 D项“吸引”相近，故选 D。8What is the primary purpose of the text?ATo show sympathy for family doctors.BTo
26、inspire young people to be family doctors.CTo stress the urgent need of more family doctors.DTo tell the disadvantages of being family doctors.答案与解析：C 考查写作意图。根据第一段的点题，并结合全文的内容可推知，本文主要介绍了加拿大家庭医生严重缺乏的问题，故选 C。.七选五2019甘肃联考 Coming facetoface with your inadequacies (缺点) can be painful, to say the least. _
27、1_ It even makes you question yourself. Your kneejerk reaction may be to get defensive or even dismiss the critique entirely. - 4 -But handling negative feedback with grace will not only make you look gracious, but it could ultimately help you grow as a person. Heres how to do it.1Be objective about
28、 the criticismBefore you jump to conclusions and begin to challenge the other persons opinion, take a step back and look at it objectively.Next time you get a bad review, dont immediately allow your emotions to get the better of you, but rather, take a moment to consider whether the criticism is at
29、all accurate. _2_2Avoid unnecessary conflictIf you decide that the point is valid, it may be hard to take. In your discomfort, you may feel the urge to criticize the other person angrily and defend yourself. _3_3Be open to the idea of change_4_ And it may be because of a concept called “cognitive di
30、ssonance” that can prevent us from changing even when thats what we need most.4Ask questionsIf youre open to using the criticism as a springboard to improvement, you will likely need more information. _5_ Your emotions will be running high, and you may not be particularly receptive to extra informat
31、ion. However, when you feel ready, it could be worth revisiting the subject with the person who criticized you. Even if you dont agree with their advice, thank them and promise to consider it.AMost of us are pretty stubborn.BThere is no doubt that change is necessary.CBut its best to avoid getting i
32、nto an argument.DBeing sensitive to criticism leads you nowhere.EIt challenges the way you believe people see you.FGive yourself a chance to really take in the information and evaluate it.GThe initial moment you hear it may not be the best time to ask for more details.体裁：说明文 题材：人际关系 主题：让别人批评促进成长【语篇解
33、读】 听到别人对你的批评也许会很痛苦，但是如果优雅地处理这些问题，自己将变得更好。1答案与解析：E 根据空后一句话可知，空处与下一句是递进关系，E 项“这会挑战你认为别人看待你的方式” ，所以 E项符合语境。2答案与解析：F 根据空前的“dont immediately allow your emotions to get the better of you, but rather, take a moment to consider whether the criticism is at all accurate”可知，空处应讲给自己一个机会真正吸收这些信息并对其进行评估。故 F项符合语境。
34、3答案与解析：C 根据该段小标题“Avoid unnecessary conflict”可知，C 项“但是最好避免陷入争吵”符合语境。4答案与解析：A 根据空后的“And it may be because of a concept called cognitive dissonance that can prevent us from changing even when thats what we need most”及本段小标题可知，A 项“我们大部分人都很倔强”符合语境。5答案与解析：G 根据空后的“Your emotions will be running high, and you
35、 may not be particularly receptive to extra information”并结合上文可知，空处应讲最开始听到批评时不适合问更多的细节，故 G项符合语境。.语法填空2019郑州预测 I lost my last debate in the recent National High School Academic Debate & Speech Tournament held in Shanghai. But instead of focusing on my _1_ (fail), I stopped to reflect on my experiences
36、 in the past few years - 5 -_2_ a debater.In general, preparing for new debate topics usually _3_ (include) brainstorming arguments, researching a resolution (解决), and doing debate practice. So if you spot a debating group, you might see us sitting together after school, or even all day at weekends,
37、 discussing arguments and researching evidence. You might also notice us arguing _4_ (fierce) anywhere we can.Not only are they supportive, but my debate friends also have similar passions and interests to mine. As we discuss debate topics, my fellow debaters and I can talk about anything, from _5_
38、best way of rehabilitating (改造) criminals to the negative points of free immigration policies. However, our discussions are more than just a way _6_ (practice) our debating skills. In my mind, they help us to become calm and consider _7_ (win) and solving real problems as well.To me, the debating co
39、mmunity is a great place _8_ people help each other not only because theyre interested in a higher cause, but because they care about how people from different _9_ (background) can lead better lives. Im grateful to each of my debate friends and every single minute we got to spend together. Indeed, m
40、y high school life would be incomplete without them. So even though I _10_ (defeat) in my last debate, Im still thankful for being part of my wonderful debate family.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者虽然在一次辩论赛中失败了，但停下来反思过去几年作为一名辩手的经历，作者依然觉得获益匪浅。1答案与解析：failure 考查词性转换。根据空前的形容词性物主代词 my可知，此处应用名词，故填 fail的名词形式 failure。2答案
41、与解析：as 考查介词。但“我”并没有把注意力集中到自己的失败上，而是停下来反思过去几年自己作为一名辩手的经历。根据句意可知此处用介词 as，表示“作为” 。3答案与解析：includes 考查主谓一致。本句中主语为 preparing for new debate topics，是动名词短语，故谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。4答案与解析：fiercely 考查词性转换。你也有可能注意到在任何我们能辩论的地方我们都在激烈地论证。空处修饰 arguing，应用副词。5答案与解析：the 考查冠词。形容词的最高级前要用定冠词 the，故此处应填the。6答案与解析：to practice 考查非谓语
42、动词。然而，我们的讨论不仅仅是练习我们辩论技巧的一种方法。此处 to do形式作定语。7答案与解析：winning 考查非谓语动词。在“我”看来，它们有助于我们变得镇静，也帮助我们考虑赢得辩论比赛和解决真正的问题。动词 consider“考虑”后跟动词ing形式作宾语。8答案与解析：where 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，在从句中作状语，先行词为 place，故用 where。9答案与解析：backgrounds 考查名词单复数。因为他们关心的是来自不同背景的人如何能过上更好的生活。background 作“出身，个人背景”讲时为可数名词，空前有different修饰，故此处应用其复数形式。10答案与解析：was defeated 考查时态和语态。因此，尽管在上次的辩论中“我”被击败了，但“我”仍然感谢自己是非常棒的辩论家族的一员。根据句意可知此处用被动语态，且此处描述的是过去的事情，故用一般过去时的被动语态。- 6 -
