1、- 1 -Unit 1 School life课时练 1 阅读理解提速练学生用书 P233(单独成册)阅读理解A(2019辽宁五校协作体高三联合模拟)Kettles Yard, CambridgeThis modern art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Jim Ede and reopened in February, following a two-year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects. This means a new cafe, a four-fl
2、oor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors. The gallerys permanent collection includes works of Joan Mir， Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.Being Brunel, BristolTo celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Being Brunel opened i
3、n March on Bristols harbourside. The museum included a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.Royal Academy of Arts, Lon
4、donThe RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a renovation(翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three galleries, which will host exhibitions, with a focus on contemporary art and architecture. The grand facade(正面) of the Burlington Gardens buil
5、ding has also been restoredpossibly the first time its had a proper clean in its 150-year history.V&A, DundeeOne of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotlands first designed museumand also the first V&A anywhere outside of Londonon 15 - 2 -September. The museum building sits on
6、the River Tay. It will celebrate Scottish designs and objects in its collection.【解题导语】 该文介绍了四个艺术画廊(博物馆)的特点、展出内容等。1What do we know about Being Brunel?AIt has a long school report.BIt includes three galleries.CIt is family-friendly.DIt possesses permanent collections.C 解析：细节理解题。根据 Being Brunel, Bristo
7、l部分中的最后一句“It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.”可知，Being Brunel是一个家庭友好型博物馆。故选 C。2The purpose of the RA reopening is_Ato expand the exhibitionBto mark its 250th anniversaryCto display contemporary artDto present its 150-year historyB 解析：细节理解题。根据 Royal Academy of Arts, London部分中的“
8、The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary”可知，RA 重新开放的目的是纪念其成立250周年。故选 B。3What is the purpose of the passage?ATo attract more visitors to the UK.BTo compare different tourist attractions.CTo describe some famous museums and artists.DTo introduce openings of some famous art galleries and mus
9、eums.D 解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了一些著名的艺术博物馆和画廊的开幕。故选 D。B(2019成都高中毕业班摸底测试)A fun way to learn about the people in the destinations you travel to around the globe is to drop in to a friendly local bar off the beaten tourist track and enjoy a sip of something the region is famous for. To help you have fun, w
10、eve rounded up how to say “Cheers！” around the world.Who doesnt dream of living the good life in France? The food alone is well worth the trip since the French basically invented fine cuisine. They also - 3 -invented a little golden liquid called the Champagne! Just before your first sip, look at yo
11、ur friends in the eyes and simply say their “cheers” ： votre sant！Is it just us, or is the Italian treat called prosecco sweeping the nation by storm? Its lovely anytime: brunch, to celebrate something, or just to slowly sip while catching up with a dear friend. It originated in Italys Veneto region
12、 but is now available all over the world. When in Italy, the most common toast is “cin cin”， which has its origins in China. However, do not use this as a toast in Japan. It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country. If you find yourself in the land of Japan, stick wit
13、h “kampai”， which means “cheers”If you havent been to Irelandwhat are you waiting for? Its the friendliest place, and one of the funniest on the planet, and the pubs are full of stories, where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness. The Irish language can be a bit tricky for visitors
14、 to grasp but, again, practice makes perfect. Simply say, “ Slinte mhath.”【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。在不同国家和地区，如何表达“干杯”体现了当地的文化和风情。本文分别介绍了在法国、意大利、日本和爱尔兰如何表达“干杯”。4What is the French way of saying “Cheers”？A votre sant. B Cin cin.C Kampai. D Slinte mhath.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，在法国，干杯时说“ votre sant！”，故 A项正确。5What
15、does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe Italian wine. BA toast from China.CA Japanese custom. DA French expression.B 解析：代词指代题。根据第三段第四、五句可知，意大利常见的祝酒词是“ cin cin”，起源于中国；然而在日本，不要把这个当作祝酒词。结合该句“It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country”可知，这种起源于中国的祝酒词可能让
16、你被赶出酒吧；据此可知，It 指代源于中国的祝酒词，故 B项正确。6What can we learn about Ireland from the text?AIt is famous for food.- 4 -BIts language is simple.CIt makes perfect wine.DIt is well worth visiting.D 解析：推理判断题。根据尾段第二句可知，爱尔兰是最友好的地方，也是世界上最有趣的地方之一，酒吧里充满了故事，在那里当地人和游客聚在一起举杯畅饮。据此可以判断，爱尔兰值得一游，故 D项正确。7Whats the main purpose
17、 of the text?ATo introduce the worldfamous wine.BTo show how to make friends in bars.CTo give suggestions on drinking regionally.DTo recommend some famous travel destinations.C 解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文第一段最后一句为文章的主题句，结合全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了在不同国家和地区说“干杯”的方式；据此可以判断，本文旨在介绍在不同国家和地区如何说“干杯”，故 C项正确。C(2019陕西西北六校模拟)With H
18、alloween just around the corner, today we will explore the world of ghosts in this program!The MerriamWebster online dictionary says the word “ghost” goes back a thousand years to the “earliest recorded evidence of the language”. The first meaning of “ghost” was “the seat of life or intelligence”. A
19、nd it still has that meaning in some expressions.However, today, the word “ghost” usually means the soul of a dead person. This meaning is based on the idea that a persons spirit and body are separate. The spirit can continue existing long after the body has died. During Halloween, kids dressed as g
20、hosts are common sights. The costume is very simple： just throw on a white cloth that covers you from head to foot. But do not expect to win any costume competitions! You would not have a ghost of a chance. People use this expression to mean that something is very unlikely to happen.The sight might
21、even make you turn pale as a ghost. This is used when people lose color in their face. Sometimes this happens when a person is scared. But a bad cold or flu can also turn you as pale as a ghost.“Ghost” can also be a verb. In the 1880s the term “ghost” meant a person who works in secret for another p
22、erson. Ghostwriters produce speeches for - 5 -politicians. They also produce books for authors who want to tell their life stories but are not professional writers.And sometimes ghostwriters are involved in a series of books, like the childrens stories based on the teenage detective Nancy Drew. The
23、series began in 1930. The author given credit was Carolyn Keene. But she was not even real! Ghostwriters did all the work.Another expression using “ghost” as a verb is simply to ghost. This does not mean to die. It means to leave a place or event without saying “goodbye” to anyone. You can ghost fro
24、m your job. You can ghost from a party. Yon can even ghost from a relationship. This is when you stop communicating with someone because you are simply no longer interested in them. But I will not ghost from Words and Their Stories. 【解题导语】 本文主要对“ghost”一词进行了深入探索。8The basic meaning of the word “ghost”
25、 nowadays is _Athe secret of another personBthe spirit of a dead personCthe color of ones faceDthe origin of intelligenceB 解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段的第一句“However，today，the wordghostusually means the soul of a dead person”可知，ghost 现在的基本含义是“一个死人的灵魂”。9If someone says “you dont have a ghost of a chance to win the
26、 match”，he means_Awithout doubt you wont lose the match Bthe match is unlikely to happen Cits impossible for you to win the match Dyou are too scared to win the match C 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的最后一句“People use this expression to mean that something is very unlikely to happen”可知，题干中引号内的意思是“你不可能赢得比赛”，故选 C。10Wha
27、t can be inferred about the word “ghost” according to the passage?AKids dressed in a white cloth like ghosts can win a costume competition.BA bad cold can turn people as pale as a ghost because they fear illness.CIt was Carolyn Keene who ghostwrote the childrens stories.- 6 -DA person devoted to his
28、 job is unlikely to ghost from his job.D 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的第三句“It means to leave a place or event without saying goodbye to anyone”并结合选项可知，一个热爱自己工作的人是不可能轻易离开自己的工作的，ghost 的含义和引用的句子呼应，故选 D。11This passage is likely to appear in_Aa radio programBa Halloween posterCa fashion magazineDa newspaper advertise
29、mentA 解析：文章出处题。根据第一段“With Halloween just around the corner，today we will explore the world of ghosts in this program”可推知，本文选自一个电台的节目，故选 A。D(2019南昌重点中学高三年级段考)In high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and concentrate on my courses. I was quickly regarded as a
30、 “brain”. I did so well that by the end of the senior year I had perfect grades and enough credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.But in early June of the senior year, the principal called me into his office. He asked me to give a speech at graduation. I gaped(目瞪口呆地凝视) at him, my heart t
31、humping. This was the reward for my hard work? I mumbled something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have ruined my perfect record.I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. And my friend Judy would then give
32、 her own, fulllength speech.Graduation day soon arrived. Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the podium(讲台) without falling down. I faced my classmates.
33、 My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and headed back to my seat. I accomplished something Id never dreamed ofI spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the
34、 confidence to participate in class at college, to give verbal - 7 -reports, and to eventually break free from my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation ever. But Im glad I did. I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of doing something I dread. I know it may
35、very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。“我”上高中时很羞怯，但由于学习成绩优秀，被校长要求在毕业典礼上演讲，“我”虽然害怕，但还是完成了这次演讲。这件事不仅使“我”摆脱了羞怯，增强了自信，而且让“我”在做“我”恐惧的事情时不再犹豫。12Why was the writer called a “brain”？AShe was a bookworm all the time.BShe was the head of her small group.CShe did a good job in her s
36、tudies.DShe did more coursework for good grades.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知，在高中毕业那年结束的时候“我”取得了优异的成绩，拿到了足够的学分，从而可以免去整整四分之一的课程作业。由此可推知，“我”被认为是一个“聪明的学生”是因为“我”在课业方面表现出色，故 C项正确。13What can we infer from the second paragraph?AShe ruined her health because of studying hard.BShe got the reward beyond expectation.C
37、She was grateful for giving a speech.DShe wasnt good at physics at school.D 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，“我”咕哝了几句话就逃出了办公室，责怪自己远离了物理，这门学科肯定破坏了“我”的完美记录。据此可以判断，作者不擅长物理，故 D项正确。14How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech？ AScared. BMoved.CExcited. DEmbarrassed.A 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段第五、六、七句可知，“我
38、”设法到达讲台而不至于跌倒，面对着同学们，“我”的声音有点颤抖。据此可以推断，演讲开始时“我”感到害怕。A 项意为“害怕，恐惧”，故 A项正确。15What did the speech bring to the author at last?AShe had nothing to fear in life.BShe got rid of her sense of shyness.CShe won enough college credits.DShe desired to become a speaker.- 8 -B 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，高中毕业典礼上演讲的成功完成给
39、了“我”最终摆脱羞怯的信心。故 B项正确。七选五(2019昆明摸底)How to Say No RespectfullyLike most people, your natural instinct(本能) is probably to help others when you can. 1._ Whether youre declining an invitation to a party or turning down a new project at work, you can say no while still being respectful. Whatever the situa
40、tion is, be clear, polite and firm when saying no.Express your thanks. 2._ If you have to turn someone down, express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like，“Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. Im sorry that Im busy that even
41、ing.”Think before you speak. If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didnt even consider the request. In order to be respectful, take a moment to think about your answereven if you already know what it is going to be. 3._ Give a clear answer. Saying no respectfully shows that youre honest
42、and direct. 4._ If you cant help, say no. If someone is asking you on a date and you dont want to go, make that clear.5_ You can say no without completely turning down the request. By setting boundaries, you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do. For example, you c
43、ould say, “Im not free for dinner, but I would be coming for a quick drink after work.”AFind a way to compromise.BTake a pause, and then kindly say no.CBut sometimes, you just need to say no.DIts strange to feel guilty for turning someone down.EMake it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked
44、.FIf you feel it necessary, you can also provide a reason for your answer.GDo not give people false hope that you will be able to satisfy their request.【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了如何有礼貌地拒绝别人。1C 解析：前面讲到“帮助别人可能是人的一种本能”，接下来话锋一转，说到“在- 9 -有的情形下你可以礼貌地拒绝别人”，前后是转折关系，所以选 C项。2E 解析：本段的第一句“表达你的谢意”为段落主题句，所以空处意在进一步解释说明这一主题，而选项
45、 E的意思是“要表达清楚你很真诚地感激受到邀请”，所以 E项符合语意。3B 解析：本段首句为段落主题句，意为“在说(不)之前要思考一下”，而 B项的意思是“停一下，然后再善意地拒绝”，与此处匹配，所以选 B项。4G 解析：由本段内容可知，本段主要讲明确答复对方，有礼貌地拒绝别人表示你是诚实的、直接的。所以 G项“不要给人错觉，让别人觉得你可以满足他们的要求”与本段所表达的意思相符，所以选 G项。5A 解析：根据下文可知，本段讲述的是在拒绝别人的时候，可以留有余地，表达清楚你能做什么、愿意做什么，而 A项的意思是“找到一个折中的办法”，与本段所表达的意思相符，所以选 A项。课时练 2 知识运用板
46、块练学生用书 P236(单独成册)完形填空(2019成都高中毕业班摸底测试)In April 1952, I was 11 years old and in the sixth grade at an elementary school. My teacher was Miss Pemberton. It was spelling bee time in our citystudents were issued with brochures of words to study in _ 1_ for the class spelldowns(比赛). They would lead to a
47、schoolwide contest and _ 2_ qualification for the citywide spelling bee, where school _ 3_ competed for the _ 4_ of being the spelling champion of Houston.The day _ 5_ the class spelling bee, my youngest brother was playing with matches and _ 6_ set a fire in our apartment. My mother made sleeping a
48、rrangements for all of us and _ 7_ the school in the morning to inform Miss Pemberton of the accident, _ 8_ that the class spelling bee was that day.When I arrived at school, Miss Pemberton _ 9_ me aside. She asked if I wanted her to _ 10_ the spelling bee to another day because of my _ 11_ about th
49、e fire. I told her no. That day, I won the spelling bee for my class.The next week was the school spelling bee, with class champions _ 12_. I won again! The _ 13_ spelling bee was one month away.Every Sunday afternoon, Miss Pemberton would pick me up, and we would go to her house, where she would hepl me _ 14_ by calling out spelling words. After
