1、1Section Language Points （Introduction to pass the ball to other players on your team and put the ball in the opposing teams net, or basket back then. From there, basketball caught on like wildfire.During 1885 high schools and colleges began to adopt the game, and by 1898, the first Pro League was f
2、ounded. After the first game played, Naismith drafted 13 rules and regulations, but many more were yet to come. The hoops we know today were invented in 1906.They were steel, with a net hanging from its rim.Dr James Naismith is known worldwide as the inventor of basketball. The concept of basketball
3、 was born from Naismiths school days in the area where he played a simple childs game known as duckonarock outside his oneroom schoolhouse. The game involved attempting to knock a “duck” off the top of a large rock by tossing another rock at it. Naismith went on to attend McGill University in Montre
4、al, Quebec, Canada.11语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 主 要 介 绍 了 篮 球 的 起 源 。1The purpose of basketball first was probably _.Abuilding up the constitution of high studentsBa kind of subject designed at schoolCa new sport played inside from cold weatherDenriching activities of students解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第四句话“The main id
5、ea of the sport was mainly to be played inside when it was too cold to go outside.”可知，篮球运动的创办是为了避免天气寒冷时在室外活动而发明的新的体育活动。2The founder of basketball was a(n) _， who was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada.Ateacher Bheadmaster Cathlete Dplayer解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句话“Born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada, this
6、Canadian Gym teacher and physician would soon be the founder of basketball.”可知，篮球运动的创始人是加拿大的一位体育教师兼医生。3When did the Middle School begin to adopt the basketball sport as a game?AIn 1861. BIn 1885. CIn 1889. DIn 1906.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据文章第四段第一句话“During 1885 high schools and colleges began to adopt the gam
7、e .”可知，在 1885 年一些高中和大学开始采纳篮球作为一项比赛项目。4The attitude toward the basketball of the author is _.Acritical Bironical Cadmiring Dunconcerned解析：选 C 作者态度题。根据文章中所提到的篮球运动被很多中学和大学采纳，并且受到越来越多的人们的喜爱的事实可以推知，作者对篮球运动持赞赏的态度。BGrandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer
8、 than seniors who do not care for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany.12“Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact grandparents health. This link could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the
9、 human species， ” said Sonja Hilbrand, one of the researchers.The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall, after accounting for grandparents age and general state of health, the risk of dying over a 20year period was onethird lower for grandparents who cared for the
10、ir grandchildren, compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasnt a relative. Half of all childless seniors who provided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began, while nonhelpers l
11、ived for four years on average.“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregivers physically and mentally active， ” said Professor Bruno Arpino.Arpino noted, however, that caregivi
12、ng is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering. “Children should take_into_account their parents needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on t
13、he timing and amount of childcare， ” he suggested.“It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself, what proper amounts of help means， ” Hilbrand said, adding, “As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity (强度 ) of help you provide you may be doing something good fo
14、r others as well as for yourself.”语篇解读：德国柏林一项研究发现，祖父母适当地帮忙照顾孙辈比不照顾孙辈的老年人寿命长。5What is the caregiving study based on?13AHuman evolutionary history.BDemand of modern society.CSocial contact between relatives.DData on many elderly people.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知，这一发现是从对 500 多个 70 岁以上的老人的数据分析得来的。故选 D 项。6I
15、n Arpinos opinion, childcare _.Ais sure to keep old people away from illnessesBallows old people to live a more meaningful lifeCcreates more job opportunities for old peopleDmakes social activities inaccessible to old people解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据题干中的 Arpinos opinion 定位至第五段第一句可知，看护小孩让看护人觉得生活有了目的，因为他们觉得自己对他人
16、和社会是有用的，也就是说，看护小孩可以使他们感觉生活得有意义。故选 B 项。7What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?ALimit. BIgnore.CFavor. DConsider.解析：选 D 词义猜测题。根据上文中的“too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities”及画线部分后的“. their parents needs, willingness, and
17、desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare， ”可知，过多的照看责任会使老人无法从事其他有意义的活动，所以孩子应考虑老人的需求、意愿和渴求，同意他们照顾孩子的时间长度和强度的选择。由此可猜测，take into account 意为“考虑” ，与 consider 意义相近。故选 D 项。8What does the last paragraph tell us?AGrandparents can do anything in their own interests.BGrandparents should
18、 share more social responsibilities.CProper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents.DCaregiving guarantees every grandparent a longer life.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As long as you do not feel stressed . good for others as well as for yourself”可知，只要你帮忙的强度不会让你感到有压力，这对他人、对你自己都是有好处的。由此可知，适当地照顾小孩对祖父母有好处
19、。故选 C 项。.阅读七选五14Being Alone Without Being LonelyIf youre reading this youre probably really bored and, at the moment, have no one to be with. Whether you long for a boyfriend or a girlfriend, or miss your family and friends, this guide can help you cope with living alone. Keep in mind that humans ar
20、e indeed social animals, but that doesnt mean that we cant be perfectly happy outside of society. _1_Live a life of optimism. Happiness comes from within regardless of your situation, so dont use any excuses, such as being alone.Do everything you normally did with a partner or a friend.Many times it
21、 isnt the partner or friend you are missing, but the activities and hobbies you shared. _2_ For example, if you would have gone out to dinner or to a movie on a date, then take yourself out to a movie or to a nice restaurant. Dont hold yourself back.Learn something new._3_ It helps to keep the lonel
22、iness away, and also gives you something to talk about when you do have to actually enter society.Get a pet.Humans need affection, and without it they become bitter and hate the world around them. Pets are always a source of affection and will give loads of it endlessly. _4_ Its not strange that you
23、 talk to your pet; its strange if you dont. Just be cautious that your pet doesnt talk back. If so, seek professional help.Read.Now it may be the time to catch up on some of your reading. Not only is it fun and enjoyable, but its also selfeducation.Exercise.Now it is the time to get that body youve
24、always wanted. Instead of just pigging out on junk food and sitting in front of the TV all night, do some pushups or situps. Be consistent. _5_ Make a schedule and stick to it. Keep it easy at first and you will discover your limits. Or, join a gym and make new friends there.ARediscover the fun in s
25、imple exercises.BExercise takes will power and diligence.15CBe happy.DLearning is the most important aspect of living alone.ETired of being alone.FTake yourself out for a date.GPets also provide someone to talk to.答案：15 CFDGB.课时书面表达训练(根据提示完成小作文)There_is_no_doubt_that (毫无疑问) there have been many chan
26、ges in_the_history_of (在的历史中) Chinese education. In ancient China, children attended_school (上学) at an older age and only learned ancient Chinese. And they stayed in school for about thirty days longer on_average (平均) than now. Of course, there were some famous educators such as Confucius in China at_one_point (一度), who was_famous_as (作为而出名) the first person to_start (开办) private school education in China. But now, teachers make students acquire knowledge through a variety of interesting activities. Children must be educated to serve their country when they_grow_up (长大)16
