1、Unit 2Growing pains能力提升题组训练(A).阅读理解(2018河北衡水中学高三三模)Parents play an important role in determining the educational success of their children.Their expectations for how well their children do at school and the environment at home are important determinants of achievement.Family influence is great in he
2、lping a child to realize academic accomplishment.Children who live in homes in which the parents are academically successful,once they become parents,often feel that their job is to prepare their children to do likewise in school.They take their kids on vacation,but they spend time learning about lo
3、cal history at museums.They also may ensure that their kids have time to study and understand the importance of school attendance.School is a priority for these families,and children who live in them grow up with a focus on learning.Parents who have high academic expectations and those who adopt a m
4、ore authoritarian parenting style for their children often have children who do well in school.However,it can be dangerous to set expectations too high,such that a child feels overly pressured to perform.These types of expectations should be balanced with those that relate directly to the child,so t
5、hat they will be able to personally set and reach goals,work hard and to enjoy being curious.Parents who support their children in their academic work also positively influence their performance.This takes different forms for families.Some parents might help with homework,or volunteer at school.Othe
6、rs provide a quiet study space,a consistent bedtime or a positive example of hard work and discipline.How parents show support for their childs academic career varies by family and by culture.No matter how it is shown,it is a vital part of a childs academic success to know their parents are behind t
7、heir efforts.A love of reading in a household can also positively affect a childs academic attainment.Learning new vocabulary,and how to predict,understand and respond to a text are just some of the skills children can learn at home that are important in an academic environment.Reading books,newspap
8、ers,magazines and websites with children on a regular basis sets them up for success at school.1.According to the text,parents have an important effect on childrens .A.family life B.next generationC.academic achievement D.expectations of their jobs2.What may a family with academically successful par
9、ents put first?A.Family travel. B.Attending school.C.Historic knowledge. D.Going to museums.3.How may academically successful parents influence their childrens academic achievement?A.They can offer help to their children in different ways.B.They may ask teachers to their houses to teach.C.They put g
10、reat pressure on their children.D.They ask their children to solve problems alone.4.What could be the best title for the text?A.How to improve the relation in a familyB.Benefits of academically successful parentsC.What parents can do to help their childrenD.Family influence on childrens academic ach
11、ievement语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。讲述了家庭影响在帮助孩子获得学业成功方面起着重要的 作用。答案及剖析:1.C细节理解题。根据第一段“Family influence is great in helping a child to realize academic accomplishment.”可知家庭影响有助于孩子获得学业的成功。故选C。2.B细节理解题。根据第二段“School is a priority for these families,and children who live in them grow up with a focus on learning.”可知对于这
12、些家庭来说,学校是一个优先考虑的问题,而生活在这样的家庭了中的孩子长大后就会专注于学习。故选B。3.A推理判断题。根据第二段“They take their kids on vacation,but they spend time learning about local history at museums.They also may ensure that their kids have time to study and understand the importance of school attendance.”可知学业成功的父母带孩子去度假,花费时间去博物馆了解历史,确保孩子有时间
13、学习,理解上学的重要性。因此推断学业成功的父母用不同的方法帮助孩子。故选A。4.D主旨大意题。纵观全文可知,本文主要讲述家庭对孩子学习的重大影响,学业成功的父母重视学习,从各个方面给孩子提供帮助,支持孩子学习,家庭的阅读爱好也对孩子的学习起着积极的作用。故选D。.七选五(2018吉林东北师范大学附属中学高三四模)Make home a happier place to beSometimes,kids dont think their parents are fair to them.When you want to dress in a modern way,your mum doesnt
14、approve of what youre wearing.When you are making phone calls to friends,they ask if youre speaking to a boy or a girl.Sometimes,it seems that youre not at close to your parents as you used to be.1. Closing the Gap,by American author Jay McGraw,gives advice on how to have a better relationship with
15、your parents.2. When you think “my parents dont want me to have any fun,” that usually means your parents want you to be safe.3. They need to feel they are important and loved.You should tell your parents your needs,and find out what their needs are.Then,you can think of a way to make all of you hap
16、py.The book gives you some ideas.4. You could talk about your school life and your plans for the future.Keep a diary.This is to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings.Show your parents you are growing up.Wash your own clothes and help around the house.5. If you follow these steps,
17、slowly,you will be able to break down the walls between your parents and yourself.A.Make time to talk.B.Here are some suggestions.C.How can you become close again?D.Both parents and children have needs.E.Your parents will feel that you are no longer a small child.F.Show respect for your parents,rela
18、tives and all the guests.G.He gives ways to help teens understand their parents.答案:1-5CGDAE.完形填空(2018天津南开区高三三模)Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her three-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.They found out that it was go
19、ing to be a girl,and day after day,night after night,Michael 1 to his sister in Mommys tummy.He was building a bond of love with his little sister before he even met her.The pregnancy progressed 2 for Karen.In time,the labor pains came.Soon it was every five minutes .every minute.But something serio
20、us 3 during delivery. Finally,Michaels little sister was born.But she was in serious 4.With siren (警报) howling in the night,the ambulance 5 the infant (婴儿)to the Intensive Care Unit at St Marys Hospital in Knoxville,Tennessee.6 inched by.The little girl got worse.The doctors told the parents,“There
21、is very little hope.” Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery (墓地)about a burial plot.They had 7 a special room in their home for the new babynow they planned a funeral.After two weeks in ICU,it looked as if a funeral would come 8 the week was over.Michael,however,kept begging his parents t
22、o let him see his sister.“I want to sing to her,” he said.Kids were never 9 in ICU.But Karen made up her mind to take Michael 10 they liked it or not.If he didnt see his sister now,he may never see her alive.She11 him in an oversized suit and 12 him into ICU.He looked like a walking laundry basket,b
23、ut the head nurse 13 him as a child,“Get that kid out of here now!” The mother rose up strong in Karen,and the usually 14 lady glared steel-eyed right into the head nurses face,saying in a 15 tone of voice,“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!” Karen towed Michael to his sisters bedside.H
24、e gazed at the tiny baby 16 the battle to live.And he began to sing.17 the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang:“You are my sunshine,my only sunshine,you make me happy when skies are gray.”18 the baby girl responded.The pulse rate began to 19 down and became steady.“Keep on singing,Michae
25、l,” encouraged Karen.“You never know,dear,how much I love you.Please dont take my sunshine away.”As Michael sang to his sister,the babys breath became as smooth as a kittens purr.“Keep on singing,Michael.” “The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping.” Michaels little sister relaxed as rest,healing rest,
26、seemed to sweep over her.Funeral plans were 20.The next daythe very next daythe little girl was well enough to go home!The medical staff just called it a miracle.Karen called it a miracle of Gods love!1.A.talked B.sang C.played D.whispered2.A.quietly B.peacefullyC.hopefully D.normally3.A.arose B.rai
27、sed C.rose D.aroused4.A.situationB.place C.condition D.position5.A.took B.sent C.carried D.rushed6.A.The yearsB.The monthsC.The weeks D.The days7.A.fixed upB.made up C.built up D.set up8.A.until B.before C.after D.When9.A.asked B.allowed C.admitted D.acquired10.A.no matterB.even if C.whether D.as if
28、11.A.put B.dressed C.wore D.fit12.A.marchedB.forced C.hid D.followed13.A.requiredB.replied C.recognized D.regarded14.A.warm-heartedB.well-managedC.mild-manneredD.cold-blooded15.A.firm B.strong C.hard D.tough16.A.losing B.withdrawingC.quitting D.exiting17.A.In B.On C.At D.Under18.A.Finally B.Instantl
29、y C.PatientlyD.Interestingly19.A.calm B.quiet C.slow D.die20.A.delayed B.banned C.abandonedD.abolished语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一个小男孩在他妈妈怀孕时,就经常为妈妈肚子里的妹妹唱歌。很不幸,由于妈妈分娩时的并发症,妹妹出生时出现了生命垂危的状况。小男孩为妹妹唱歌,奇迹般地挽救了病危中的妹妹。答案及剖析:1.B根据文章后几段可知,小男孩Michael在给妈妈肚子里还未出生的小妹妹唱歌听。2.D根据“In time,the labor pains came.”可推知,此处指对Karen来
30、说,怀孕进展很 正常。3.A根据“But something serious.But she was in serious”可知,此处指一个突发情况发生了。4.C根据后面的“With siren (警报) howling in the night,the ambulance.”和“The little girl got worse.The doctors told the parents,There is very little hope. Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery (墓地)about a burial plot.”可知,
31、刚出生的小妹妹的情况不好。5.D根据“.to the Intensive Care Unit at St Marys Hospital in Knoxville,Tennessee.”因为刚出生的小妹妹出现了突发的健康状况,所以救护车急速把她送去医院。 6.D根据第四段“After two weeks in ICU”可知,此处指几天过去了。 7.A根据“a special room in their home for the new baby.”可知家人早已经为小妹妹安排了一个房间。 8.B根据上文和“.now they planned a funeral.”妹妹的病情很严重,似乎这一周过不完
32、就要为她准备葬礼。 9.B根据下文“Get that kid out of here now!”可知此处指小孩子不允许进入ICU重症监护室。 10.C“whether.or not”是固定搭配。句意:但是Karen下定决心要带着Michael进入ICU,不管医护人员是否同意。11.B根据“in an oversized suit” 可知她给儿子穿了一套太大的防护服。 12.A根据下文“Karen towed Michael to his sisters bedside.”可知Karen把Michael带进了ICU去看妹妹。 13.C根据“Get that kid out of here now
33、!”可知,一位护士认出了Michael 是个孩子。 14.C根据“glared steel-eyed right into the head nurses face”可知,妈妈平时一直很温柔。 15.A根据“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”可知,妈妈的语气很 坚定。16.A根据上文可知此处指妹妹病得快要活不下去了。 17.Ain.voice固定搭配,意为“以的声音”。 18.B根据“the baby girl responded.”可知妹妹一听到哥哥的歌声,马上有了反应。 19.A根据“became steady”可知妹妹的脉搏开始平稳下来了。20.C根据“The next daythe very next daythe little girl was well enough to go home!”可知,妹妹康复要回家了,所以葬礼的计划取消了。
