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1、Unit 16 Stories课时练1阅读理解提速练学生用书P308(单独成册) 阅读理解A(2019济南针对性训练)Nathan, a freshman student at San Marino High School in California, US., doesnt like doing housework any more than anybody else. But he said doing it made him wonder why hot water worked better than cold water when washing up after dinner, a
2、nd what made soap a good cleaner. The experiments he designed to figure out these things earned him the top prize at the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS.MASTERS stands for Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars. Every year, the event brings together 30 middle school students from a
3、round the country to share their science projects. “At first, I thought that my ideas were naive，” the teenager told Student Science. “But when I was presented with this special award, it proved that young inventors can actually deal with realworld problems.” Inspired by reports of the Deepwater Hor
4、izon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, he connected washing dishes to cleaning oil spills. “I decided that I wanted to find a method for cleaning thats both efficient and environmentally friendly，” Nathan told Student Science. So he created his own setup for measuring surface tensiona scientific term
5、 that refers to the tension of a layer of liquid. He ended up learning why soap and hot water are better for cleaning, and a way to remove oil from water. “Science and math help you understand the world around you. You can learn it from books and teachers, but you can also discover it yourself by do
6、ing science projects.” He even plans to sell his setup to schools, so other teens can do his experiment and learn his theory.When asked his secret to success, he said to keep a science fair project simple at first. “Break down the problem into smaller, manageable steps, so in that way, you will be a
7、ble to know what you are doing and build on your knowledge gradually.” 【解题导语】本文主要介绍了一个美国高中生的创造发明获得MASTERS奖的故事。1What do we know about Nathan?AHe enjoys doing housework.BHe wants to clean up oil spills.CHe figured out how cleaning worked.DHe won many prizes for his fancy ideas.C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“But h
8、e said doing it made him wonder why hot water worked better than cold water when washing up after dinner, and what made soap a good cleaner.”和第四段最后一句“He ended up learning why soap and hot water are better for cleaning，and a way to remove oil from water.”可知，Nathan弄明白了清洗的原理，故选C。2What can best describe
9、 Nathan?AGenerous and wealthy.BCurious and creative.CLazy but talented.DPolite but shy.B解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“But he said doing it made him wonder why hot water worked better than cold water when washing up after dinner, and what made soap a good cleaner.”可推知，Nathan富有好奇心，结合第四段可推知，Nathan比较有创造性，故选B。3What
10、is Nathans secret to success?ADoing things step by step.BDoing science projects alone.CWorking hard at math problems.DLearning about the world from books.A解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“Break down the problem into smaller, manageable steps, so in that way, you will be able to know what you are doing and build on
11、 your knowledge gradually.”可推知，Nathan成功的秘诀就在于做事循序渐进，逐个突破，故选A。B(2019西宁检测)If you choose only to complain and escape from a misfortune, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will arise.In an accident，a boy
12、lost both his arms and his father who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he
13、 was completely unable to do anything in his life.As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his younger brother wanted to leave, living his own life, as many normal people do. So he was heartbroken and didnt know what to do.A s
14、imilar misfortune befell a girl, too. One night, her mother who suffered from chronic mental illness disappeared. Her father went out to look for her mother, leaving her alone at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn the kerosene light on the stove, resulting in a fire w
15、hich took her hands away.Though her elder sister who was studying in another city showed her willingness to take care of her, she was determined to be completely independent. At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be selfreliant.One day, the boy and the girl were both invited
16、 to appear on a television interview program. The boy told the TV host about his uncertain future at being left on his own, whereas the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote: My younger brothers arms are m
17、y arms; while the girl wrote: Broken wings, flying heart.【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过介绍两个不同的故事启迪我们积极勇敢地面对困难。4What attitude should we take towards a misfortune in the authors opinion?ATrying to find an escape from it.BFacing it bravely with a positive mind.CAsking for help from your relatives.DIgnoring it a
18、nd living a normal life.B解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的第二句“But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be fortune on which new hopes will arise.”可推知，面对困难我们应当积极勇敢地面对，故B项正确。5After the accident, the boy_Adecided to live with his brotherBlearnt to do things with his toesCmade a living all by himselfD
19、depended wholly on his brotherD解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句“Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother.”可知，失去双臂后，他就完全依靠他的弟弟，故D项正确。6Which of the following is TRUE of the girl?AShe lost her mother in an accident.BHer sister took good care of her.CShe was optimistic and full of courage.D
20、She led a poor life with her father.C解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句中的“the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life”，并结合第五段可知，她决定独立生活，在学校努力学习；据此可知，女孩在事故后乐观而坚强，故C项正确。7What did the girl mean by “Broken wings, flying heart.”？ANever give up hopes in face of hardship.BIts not easy for her to live a normal life.CIf a
21、bird loses its wings, it can not fly.DIf you lose your hands, your life will be hard.A解析：句意理解题。“Broken wings, flying heart.”为女孩用脚趾写的话，意为“失去双翼，心仍飞翔。”；结合最后一段第二句中的“the girl was full of enthusiasm for her life”和第五段可知，事故之后，她决定独立生活，在学校努力学习，乐观坚强地面对生活；据此可知，该句是说“面对困难，永远不要放弃希望”，故A项正确。C(2019贵阳检测)Nov.21 is Worl
22、d Hello Day.It began back in the 1970s as part of an effort to make the world more peaceful.It was created just after the war between Israel and Egypt in 1973.The philosophy(哲学) behind it is：Say “Hello” and stop war.It sounds like a fine idea, but most of us know that simply saying “Hello” wont brin
23、g about world peace.Still, on a smaller range, the simple act of saying “Hello” to someone can make a lot of difference.This might not be obvious.After all, its such a casual thing and requires so little effort.You raise your head to someone as you pass by them in the school corridor(走廊), say “Hello
24、”， and then its over.Although we might not realize it, a small thing like a greeting can mean a lot to a person.Many people are lonely because theyre shy.They find it difficult to communicate with people, even though they want to.It leads to them feeling cut off.On this basis, maybe its a good idea,
25、 not just on Nov.21, but every day, to remember to say “Hello” to as many people as we can.The stranger who hears your greeting may secretly smile in their heart.You might even make their day.Greeting other people is the easiest way to be polite.Politeness is the way we individual humans link up wit
26、h the rest of the human world outside of our circles of family and friends.Politeness is one of the aspects of culture that make us a society rather than just many individuals living in the same space.No one said it better than the French author Joseph Joubert: “Politeness is the flower of humanity.
27、” A “Hello” to a stranger is a small thing, and often neglected(忽视), but through it we can make the world better for another person.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了世界问候日的由来及意义的相关信息。8What is World Hello Day intended for?APhilosophy. BPeace.CPoliteness. DWar.B解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Nov. 21 is World Hello Day. It began
28、back in the 1970s as part of an effort to make the world more peaceful.”可知，世界问候日设立的初衷是为了和平。9What has an effect on people most?ARaising heads to others.BDoing something casually.CMeeting in the school corridor.DThe simple act of saying “Hello”D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Still, on a smaller range, the simple a
29、ct of saying Hello to someone can make a lot of difference.”可知，对别人影响最大的是打招呼这种简单的行为。10Why do some people feel lonely?AThey are unwilling to communicate with others.BThey are too shy to communicate with others.CThey are very fond of living alone.DThey dont like doing things as others do.B解析：推理判断题。根据第四
30、段中的“Many people are lonely because theyre shy. cut off.”可知，一些人感到孤独的原因是他们太害羞了，不敢和别人交流。11What can we learn from the last paragraph?AWe should neglect a small thing.BSaying “Hello” to others is powerful.CThe flowers make the world better.DNo one is better than Joseph Joubert.B解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“A Hello
31、to a stranger is a small thing, and often neglected(忽视), but through it we can make the world better for another person.”可知，向别人打招呼是有影响力的。D(2019云南高三11校跨区调研)If our kids dont fall, they dont learn to get up. I still remember the day in high school that my mom forgot to pick me up from school. Im the ol
32、dest of four children, and no doubt shed had a long day with the other kids and itd slipped her mind.After waiting at school for an hour, I walked the three miles home, and when I got to my house, I shut our front door with anger, stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my moms face that shed forgo
33、tten me.Later that night, my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day. I figured my mom would still take me, but when the morning came, she refused.It was midterm, and as a straightA student ready to start college applications, being late wasnt an option. In my mind, missing these t
34、ests would have been the end of my academic career. I begged my mom. I told her she was ruining my future and everything Id worked for. But she held_her_ground,_and that day, I walked to school. And I missed my tests.My mom didnt rescue me from failure. She let me suffer from it. She let me figure i
35、t out. She let me learn. Now, as a mom myself, Ive realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves. Its how we selfeducate to learn whats right and respectable, and whats not. Its how we become responsible and enthusiastic.Falli
36、ng down makes us better, because we learn how to get up.【解题导语】本文作者通过亲身体会告诉我们：失败让我们变得更好，因为我们在失败中学会成长。12Why did the author shout at her mother?ABecause she was tired after walking home.BBecause she missed some important tests.CBecause her mother had ruined her future.DBecause her mother didnt pick her
37、 up home.D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的“After waiting at school for an hour, I walked the three miles home, and when I got to my house, I shut our front door with anger, stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my moms face that shed forgotten me.”可知，作者在学校等了一个小时，后来自己走回了家，因此她对妈妈没有去学校接她非常生气，故选D。13How does the autho
38、r feel about her experience now?ADisappointed. BMerciful.CBeneficial. DEmbarrassed.C解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Now, as a mom myself, Ive realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves.”说明作者现在认为她之前的经历对她是有益的(Beneficial)。14What does the und
39、erlined phrase “held her ground” in Paragraph 2 mean?AStuck to her decision. BGave in to me.CSaid yes to me. DStayed in the place.A解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段的“But she held_her_ground,_and that day, I walked to school.”中But的转折意味以及后面作者仍然走着去上学可知，妈妈仍坚持她的观点，没有送作者去上学。15What is the best title for the text?AOffer Your
40、Kids Help If NecessaryBStop Rescuing Your Kids from FailureCBe Responsible for Your Kids FailureDTry to Meet Your Kids DemandsB解析：标题归纳题。根据第三段和第四段的叙述，尤其是第三段的“My mom didnt rescue me from failure.”及“I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselve
41、s”可知，B项最适合作文章标题。 七选五(2019合肥调研性检测)How to Set GoalsWhether you have small dreams or high expectations, setting goals allows you to plan how you want to move through life. Some achievements can take a lifetime to attain, while others can be completed in a day. 1._Determine your life goals. Ask yourself
42、 some important questions about what you want for your life. What do you want to achieve today, in a year, and in your lifetime? The answers to this question can be as general as “I want to be happy.” or “I want to help people.” 2._Set specific goals. Be specific and realistic about what it is that
43、you want to achieve. Research shows that setting a specific goal makes you more likely to achieve it. 3._ For example, “Be healthier” is too big and vague to be a helpful goal. “I want to eat more vegetables, and I want to run a marathon.” is better.Write out your goals. Be detailed, be clear, and i
44、nclude your steps. 4._ Keep your list in a place where you can get informed frequently. This will help keep you motivated.5._ You may find yourself set in your ways concerning broad life goals, but take the time to reevaluate your smaller goals. Are you accomplishing them according to your timeline?
45、 Are they still necessary to keep you on track towards your larger life goals? Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goals.AAdjust your goals.BTrack and measure your progress.CHaving deadlines will keep you motivated.DConsider what you hope to achieve in 10，15, or 20 year
46、s.EHere are some important ideas that you may find helpful.FWriting them down tends to make them become a little more real.GRemember that you may need to break large goals into smaller goals.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了设定目标的四种方法。1E解析：根据空处所在位置可知，空处承上启下；结合下文各段的主题句可知，空处引出设定目标的有用方法，故E项符合语境。2D解析：根据该段的主题句“Determi
47、ne your life goals.”可知，该段主要建议 “确定你的终身目标”；据此可知，该目标属于长期目标，故D项符合语境。3G解析：根据下文中的“For example, Be healthier is too big and vague to be a helpful goal. I want to eat more vegetables, and I want to run a marathon. is better.”可知，该处举例说明要把大目标分解成小目标，故G项符合语境。4F解析：根据该段的主题句“Write out your goals.”可知，要写下你的目标；据此可以判断，
48、空处解释 “写下目标” 的原因，故F项符合语境。5A解析：根据空处所在位置可知，空处是该段的主题句；结合该段内容尤其是该段尾句“Allow yourself the flexibility to make some small changes to your goals.”可知，该段主要讲可以灵活地对你的目标做一些改变，故A项符合语境。课时练2知识运用板块练学生用书P311(单独成册) 完形填空(2019成都第二次诊断性检测)Alex Yawor brings fallen heroes back to life by painting their final portraits. Almost every day for the past seven years, he has been _1_ port