1、Unit 2Wish you were here能力提升题组训练(A).阅读理解(2018 Learning English 43期)When I was growing up on the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation in Oregon in the 1950s,there were no pow wowsonly a potluck at the tribal community center.Old men,dressed in black pants and white long-sleeved shirts,sat around the cafete
2、ria tables.Their large hands beat the tabletops as they sang in the native language.A few elderly women rose from their chairs.They danced,holding their lacy sweaters like scarfs.Their feet stepped to each beat of the drum.My cousins and I hopped(单脚跳)excitedly,as if the floor was on fire.And the gra
3、ndparents all smiled.Today,pow wows are more than social gatherings.Pow wows are a public celebration of native song,dance,and crafts.However,pow wows didnt start out that way.The word “pow wow”originated from the Northeast Indian language “pau wau”,which was used to describe the medicine men who da
4、nced at the sacred ceremonies.English settlers mistook“pow wow”for “pau wau”,and soon the word began to mean a social gathering held by Native Americans.Every pow wow is different.Some pow wows,like the“Crow Fair”in Montana,have as many as 50,000 visitors.Smaller pow wows,such as the Native American
5、 Pow Wow in Swanton,Vermont,are like family reunions.No matter the size,all pow wows include drumming,dancing,crafts,and food.Dancing goes with drumming.Most pow wows have intertribal dancing.That means everyone,including non-Indians,can enter the dance circle.Indians wear jeans and T-shirts or fanc
6、y Native American clothing called“regalia”when they enter the circle.Before a pow wow opens,Indians set up outdoor tents for selling their goods.This activity comes from the days when Indians would meet each other and trade.Some lay down blankets or unfold tables to display or sell turquoise jewelry
7、,clay pottery,and other things.Over 900 pow wows happen each year in the United States and Canada.Vermont,where I live now,has six pow wows during the summer months.Pow wows have also come to Grand Ronde.The first one began in the late 1970s,after my family moved away.It grew from a small gathering
8、and now has more than 15,000 people.Some day I will return to Grand Ronde and enjoy them.I doubt whether Ill see men beating tables or women using sweaters as scarfs.But I am sure that Ill see children hopping to the drums and grandparents smiling.1.Which of the following describes pow wows today?A.
9、A festival to honor medicine men.B.A potluck dinner with drumming and dancing.C.A small gathering for Native Americans and non-Indians.D.An event where Native Americans meet and celebrate their culture.2.Which of the following is NOT an important part of pow wows?A.Dancing to the drum beat.B.Keeping
10、 a drum beat going.C.Wearing your finest clothes.D.Selling goods before a pow wow.3.What can we learn about the reservation that the author grew up on?A.It has attracted more people to live there.B.It has the biggest pow wow in the United States.C.Pow wows became popular there after the author left.
11、D.People there now prefer a potluck at the tribal community center.语篇解读:本文介绍了北美印第安人极具特色的聚会活动Pow wow。答案及剖析:1.D细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“Today,pow wows are more than social gatherings. Pow wows are a public celebration of native song,dance,and crafts.”可知,这不仅仅是一项印第安人的聚集活动,还是对他们特有文化的一种公开庆祝。2.C细节理解题。根据第三段“Indians w
12、ear jeans and T-shirts or fancy Native American clothing.”可知,pow wow对参与者的着装并没有特别的要求。3.C细节理解题。根据最后一段“Pow wows have also come to Grand Ronde.The first one began in the late 1970s,after my family moved away.It grew from a small gathering and now has more than 15,000 people.”可知,作者离开后,pow wow在Grand Ronde
13、也变得很受欢迎了。.七选五(2018东北哈尔滨高三三模)With time going on,dogs have developed a special relationship with people. Recently,however,some dogs have taken a different role in peoples livestherapy dogs.1. Some therapy dogs visit patients in hospitals or nursing homes,while others visit children in schools and libr
14、aries.They are there to help children become better readers.Reading programs that use therapy dogs have been in existence for more than ten years.All therapy dogs of this program are registered with an organization that tests the dogs to make sure they have the right personality for the job.2. Both
15、the dogs and the handlers are volunteers with the reading program.At the start of a reading therapy session,a child and a dog are introduced.The pair is allowed to settle down in a quiet corner together.3. An adult handler stays nearby but generally lets the dog perform its job without interfering(干
16、涉). Sometimes,a handler may ask a question that encourages the child to work with the dog to help the child feel more comfortable.Not every child will be able to be part of a reading therapy program that uses dogs.A few children might be allergic to dogs or afraid of them;some children might have cu
17、ltural traditions that prevent them from touching a dog.4. Reading therapy programs inspire learning and change for human beings.The readers benefit a lot,gaining confidence and learning that reading aloud can be a relaxing experience.5. They spend time with human friends.For dogs that love human co
18、mpanionship and a quiet place to rest,being part of a reading therapy program can be a great way to spend a few hours being with humans each day.A.As the child reads,the dog usually lies quietly and listens.B.A dogs handler also takes a class and must pass a test to work in the therapy program.C.Whe
19、n reading to an animal,some children may become relaxed.D.A therapy dog is more of a companion and is trained to help people in different ways.E.But therapy animals also serve in many other areas.F.In these circumstances,other animals are available,such as cats and parrots.G.But how do the therapy d
20、ogs benefit from it?答案:1-5DBAFG.完形填空(2018邯郸高三教学质量检测)Mike and I wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary.We made a 1 at our favorite restaurant,but when we arrived,our 2 wasnt well prepared.We walked toward the bar in the restaurant to wait.Mike 3 a chair for me and the man next to me 4 over to gi
21、ve me room to slide in.I smiled my thanks.“Im here on business.Can you 5 some interesting things to do 6 when I have some time off?”the man asked.Mike and I immediately shifted our attention to the stranger.We love our adopted hometown and quickly suggested half a dozen fun 7.The strangers name was
22、Bill.He and Mike 8 to be both mechanical engineers. The two men had 9 to talk about.Seconds turned into minutes and strangers turned into friends.When the hostess 10 and told us our table was 11,we said goodbye to Bill.“Were out to 12 our wedding anniversary,”I said as we 13 to follow the waitress t
23、o our table.“Wow! I really 14 you taking the time to talk with me,” Bill said.“You could have 15 me.Happy anniversary!”The evening sped by.Soon we had to go home.Mike signaled our waiter for the bill.16,the waiter smiled and handed us a note:Thank you again for talking with a stranger.I really appre
24、ciate your kindness.17 is on me.Bill18,we looked at the waiter.“Yes,”he said.“Its true.He paid your bill.”We walked back to the 19 to thank Bill,but his seat was 20.But we never forgot his generosity and decided to pay it forward.1.A.reservation B.wish C.preparation D.plan2.A.room B.breakfastC.table
25、 D.arrangement3.A.ordered out B.picked up C.took up D.pulled out4.A.moved B.got C.jumped D.came5.A.choose B.think of C.recommend D.refer to6.A.frequently B.locally C.entirely D.exactly7.A.stories B.books C.restaurants D.activities8.A.announced B.seemed C.pretended D.happened9.A.nothing B.little C.pl
26、enty D.everything10.A.approached B.returnedC.replied D.apologized11.A.full B.collectedC.ready D.clean12.A.congratulateB.celebrateC.hold D.watch13.A.got up B.went upC.came back D.showed up14.A.imagine B.appreciateC.mind D.enjoy15.A.helped B.seen C.forgiven D.ignored16.A.Instead B.Therefore C.Besides
27、D.Otherwise17.A.Praise B.Blame C.ResponsibilityD.Dinner18.A.Curious B.SurprisedC.Grateful D.Relaxed19.A.kitchen B.bar C.door D.entrance20.A.dirty B.gone C.empty D.occupied语篇解读:作者和丈夫去饭店吃饭以庆祝结婚纪念日时遇到一位陌生人,他们热情地攀谈起来,陌生人很感激他们抽出时间来同他交谈,于是悄悄地付了他们的餐费,作者因此很感激,决定把爱心传递下去。答案及剖析:1.A根据下文的when we arrived,our wasn
28、t well prepared和常识可知,只有在饭店预订(reservation)了桌位,饭店才会在客人到达前准备好食物。2.C根据下文的“When the hostess and told us our table was ,we said goodbye to Bill.”可知,当时预订的桌位(table)还没准备好。3.D根据语境可知,迈克给作者拉出(pulled out)椅子让她坐下。4.A根据此处动作的目的to give me room to slide in可知,旁边的人挪动(moved)身体给作者腾出地方。5.C根据下文的We love our adopted hometown
29、and quickly suggested可知,陌生人请求他们推荐(recommend)一些当地好玩的事情。6.B根据上一句中的“Im here on business.”和下一段中的We love our adopted hometown可知,陌生人来此地是为了出差,所以不熟悉此地,询问的应该是在当地(locally)游玩的 建议。7.D根据上文中的some interesting things to do可知,陌生人询问在这个地方逗留期间可以参与的有趣的活动(activities)。8.D根据上文的“The strangers name was Bill.”和本句中的to be both
30、mechanical engineers可知,作者的丈夫和那位陌生人不认识,而两个人碰巧(happened)都是机械工 程师。9.C根据前面内容可知,迈克和比尔都是机械工程师,同一领域的人有共同的话题,所以他们有很多(plenty)可聊。10.A11.C根据第一段的wasnt well prepared可知,作者和迈克刚来的时候桌子还没准备好,现在服务员应该是走过来(approached)告诉他们准备好了(ready),所以他们离开吧台去就餐。12.B根据第一段中的“Mike and I wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary.”可知,作者来饭店
31、是庆祝(celebrate)结婚纪念日的。13.A根据上文可知,迈克给作者拉出椅子,作者应该是坐在椅子上,所以现在要起身(got up)跟着服务员去他们预订的桌位。14.B根据下文的“I really appreciate your kindness.”可知,比尔很感激(appreciate)他们抽出时间来和他聊天。15.D根据语境可知,比尔认为他们本可以不理会(ignored)他,因为他们有重要的事情(庆祝结婚纪念日),但是他们却很热心地给他介绍在当地可做的有趣的事情。16.A迈克找服务员结账,然而(instead)服务员递给他们一张纸条。前后句之间是转折 关系。17.D根据下文的“He paid your bill.”可知,比尔替他们付了账。所以此处的意思是“晚饭(dinner)我请客”。18.B根据常理和下面服务员说的“Yes,he said.Its true.He paid your bill.”可知,作者和丈夫对比尔替他们付了账这件事情感到非常惊讶(surprised)。19.B根据第二段第一句“We walked toward the bar in the restaurant to wait.”可知,作者和丈夫回到吧台(bar)去找比尔。20.C根据语境可知,作者和丈夫去找比尔想要感谢他,但他的座位是空的(empty)。