1、1Section Warming Up,Pre-reading,Reading its five minutes slow.2.他们把失败归咎于乔治。 (blame.on)答案:They blamed the failure on George.3.会议于十点钟结束。(conclude)答案:The meeting concluded at ten oclock.4.除了这些理由以外,他无话可说了。(in addition to)答案:In addition to these reasons,he said nothing.5.让我们一起去听来自北京大学的李教授的演讲。(attend)答案:L
2、ets attend the lecture by Professor Li from Peking University.五、阅读理解AGeorge Washington Carver was born some time in the early mid-1860s.A sickly child,Carver was unable to work in the fields,so he did gardening.He was left with many free hours to walk in the woodsbeginning his career with nature.He
3、soon became known as the “Plant Doctor” and would help friends and neighbors manage sick plants.3In 1890,Carver began to study music and art at Simpson College.His artwork was on show at the 1893 Worlds Fair.Painting gave him the chance to combine his two lovesart and nature.Yet it was his talents(天
4、赋) for gardening that took him in another direction in 1891.Carver became the first African-American to attend what is today Iowa State University.He proved to be a first-class student and upon graduation he became the schools first African-American teacher.In 1896,he received an invitation from Tus
5、kegee Normal and Industrial School in Tuskegee,Alabama.Upon arriving,he found that the school was short of money so Dr.Carver had to equip his own lab.He and his students would search trash heaps(垃圾堆) for things to use.This proved that Dr.Carver was well ahead of his time.In 1916,he published a rese
6、arch report on peanuts,which helped many farmers turn to peanuts as a cash crop and saved the economy(经济) of the South when it was destroyed by the cotton insect attack.Carver continued his research with the peanut.He went on to find many uses for the peanut.But he didnt invent peanut butter(花生酱).Dr
7、.Carvers research earned him much worldwide praise.Dr.George Washington Carver died on January 5,1943,and was buried in Tuskegee.Carver contributed his whole life savings to Tuskegee.Upon his death,Franklin D.Roosevelt gave him this title “an inspiring example to youth everywhere”.1.How was Carvers
8、childhood?A.He dreamed of being a doctor.B.He grew crops in the fields.C.He enjoyed good health.D.He took up gardening.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“he did gardening”可知,George Washington Carver 年少时料理花园。2.How was Carvers performance during his education?A.Bad. B.Strange.C.Ordinary. D.Excellent.答案:D解析:推理判断题。根据
9、第二段中的“He proved to be a first-class student”可知,George Washington Carver 在学校表现出色。3.What do we know about Carvers life in Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School?A.He was well paid by the school.B.He relied on himself to build his lab.C.He saved money by picking up trash.4D.He published his findings ahe
10、ad of time.答案:B解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Upon arriving,he found that the school was short of money so Dr.Carver had to equip his own lab”可知,George Washington Carver 所在的学校没有足够的资金,因此他不得不依靠自己的力量来建立实验室。4.What can be learned about Carvers report on peanuts?A.It made a contribution to the economy.B.It included new
11、 findings on peanut butter.C.It prevented peanuts from insects attacking.D.It helped farmers find many other uses of peanuts.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“In 1916,he published a research report on peanuts,which helped many farmers turn to peanuts as a cash crop and saved the economy of the South”可知,George
12、Washington Carver 的研究拯救了当时南方的经济危机。B(2018河北石家庄期中)I dropped out of college after my freshman year.Three years later,I quit a dead-end job and returned to college.I saw school as my way out.But I quickly found myself facing the same roadblocks that had caused me to quit before:I was confused about coll
13、ege-level algebra(代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing assignments.Moreover,I was unsure of my career direction.I was ready to drop out again.Then a smartly-dressed woman walked confidently to the front of my English composition class.“Look at you!Look at each and every one of you,” she s
14、aid.“Youre here to change your lives for the better.And youre going to make it!” I cant remember the rest of the speech,but it changed the course of my college career,and my life.Mrs.Smith didnt know me from any of the other 40 faces in her classroom,but I felt she was speaking directly to me.Having
15、 trouble keeping up with the workload?Break it down into small pieces,and set up a schedule that suits you.If college algebra is too difficult,drop back to introductory college math.As for the English composition,she gave us writing assignments we could relate to.“Go for the best,kids.Youre worth it
16、,” shed say.I graduated from that college and went on to get my bachelors degree.Today,as a college instructor,each fall when I stand in front of a new class,I think of Mrs.Smith and how much teachers can affect their students.She couldnt have known it when she gave that pep talk,but she made a huge
17、 difference to my life.5.Why did the author want to quit school again?5A.He wanted to return to his former job.B.He decided on his future career.C.The academic pressure seemed unbearable.D.Many changes took place in his life.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“was confused about college-level algebra and a heavy w
18、orkload of reading and writing assignments.Moreover,I was unsure of my career direction.I was ready to drop out again”可知,因为学不会大学代数和繁重的读写任务,“我”想再次退学,因此学业上难以忍受的压力是“我”想退学的原因,故选 C 项。6.How did Mrs.Smith help the author?A.She made him feel relaxed.B.She helped him with algebra.C.She talked to him directly
19、.D.She brought him courage and faith.答案:D解析:推理判断题。根据第二至四段的内容尤其是第三段中的“Go for the best,kids.Youre worth it”和第四段最后一句可知,Smith 老师鼓励的话语对“我”的生活产生了巨大影响,她给“我”带来了勇气和信心。7.What can we infer about the author?A.He learnt to be a better teacher.B.He didnt finish his college education.C.He became Mrs.Smiths favorit
20、e student.D.He didnt understand the writing assignments.答案:A解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Today,as a college instructor,each fall when I stand in front of a new class,I think of Mrs.Smith and how much teachers can affect their students.”可知,受到 Smith 老师的影响“我”学着去做一位更好的老师。8.What can be the best title for the text?A
21、.Always Believe in YourselfB.Never Quit Before TryingC.Experience Is Worth ValuingD.A Lady Changed My Life in Time答案:D解析:主旨大意题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段中的“I think of Mrs.Smith and how much teachers can affect their students.She couldnt have known it when she gave that pep talk,but she made a huge difference to
22、my life”可知,这篇文章主要讲述 Smith 老师对“我”的影响,她改变了“我”的生活。故 D 项适合做文章标题。六、七选五6Business owners are often buried in some demands and “duties”.So,learning to say “No” and focus on the right things is very important.Vickie Milazzo,a very successful businessman and author,has some useful advice.Use your time wisely.
23、 1 You have to work hard at them every day,sometimes in very small steps.Remember,Rome wasnt built in a day. Dont try to make everything perfect.Sometimes success may not look like what you expected. 2 If you are flexible and can adjust your goals,they are often easier to achieve. 3 You cannot learn
24、 much from someone else who is struggling to achieve the same goal as you are.Therefore,look around for those who have achieved what you want.Model yourself after them. Keep it fresh. 4 Recall your reasons to enter the business.Finding that desire again will often renew your energy. Finally,give you
25、rself a break.If you step back and look at your daily routine calmly,as if it were happening to your best friend,what will your advice be?Will it be:Slow down? 5 Or spend a few moments enjoying the day? A.Find successful people to learn and imitate.B.Take a few deep breaths?C.Put all the eggs in one basket.D.So,you should adjust your goals when necessary.E.Do you remember why you chose your career?F.Quit and set a new one for yourself.G.You cant achieve big goals overnight.答案:15 GDAEB7
