1、Unit 1Section .阅读理解AI really hadnt meant to yell at them.But that grey afternoon saw it just as my son and daughter were making a terrible mess on the floor in the kitchen.With a tiresome report to write，I felt bothered at my desk.Suddenly，it occurred to me that my kids were at fault.A voice inside
2、me insisted that I do something quickly.“OK，you two here，what an awful thing you are attempting！” I was shouting angrily.I made for them，while it became evident that the_boy_wanted_no_part_of_me.“Get away from us！” he shouted back，there being an expression of support from his sister.All of a sudden，
3、I found the fault in myself.Quickly I shaped my hands into pincers (钳子) and crawled towards them，“Crabby (暴躁的) Daddy is here.Ha，Ha，Ha，he likes to yell at children，and then eat them！” My son continued to keep me away，but now he was laughing and crying at the same time.My mission to repair the damage
4、caused by my yelling seemed to work well.Still，I regretted not having controlled myself first in a right way.Need I let them know how badly they were acting by blaming? This is a lesson that serves myself.It only shows just how to get rid of something(illfeelings，responsibility.) by blaming others.I
5、t s not my “best self”We have to search for our “best self” when with our children.They dont need perfect parents，but they do need parents who are always trying to get better.Here，Im reminded of the words of a great thinker.“When a man lives with God，his voice shall be as sweet as the murmur of the
6、brook (stream).”Then，in our lifetime，couldnt we always speak to our kids in such a sweet voice since most of us consider them as the most precious in the world? And before we reach this level，what should we do when we come across various difficult cases with our children?1Which of the following made
7、 the author aware of his fault？_B_ANo obvious reason.BThe childrens reaction.CHis selfawareness.DThe mess made by the children.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Get away from us！he shouted back，there being an expression of support from his sister.”及第四段首句“All of a sudden，I found the fault in myself.”可知，是孩子们的反应让作者意识到了
8、自己的错误。2According to the passage，the author will _C_in another similar situation.Aplay a crab again like this timeBapologize to kids in a sincere wayCavoid blaming kids in a hurryDbeat them up about such things解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“They dont need perfect parents，but they do need parents who are always t
9、rying to get better.”可知，作者再遇到类似情况时，会更好地处理这个问题。3What will the writer go on to write about in the next paragraph(s)？_A_AHow to behave ourselves properly when kids are at fault.BHow to play with our children in a more interesting way.CHow to deal with the housework with children around us.DHow to persu
10、ade children to do what they are told to.解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“And before we reach this level，what should we do when we come across various difficult cases with our children？”可知，下一段作者会谈论到在孩子犯错时，家长应该如何正确地去做？4What does “the boy wanted no part of me” in the third paragraph mean？_D_AThe boy was happy becaus
11、e I loved them.BThe boy was curious because I wanted to help them.CThe boy was very happy for I was angry.DThe boy didnt want me to join them.解析：句意猜测题。根据划线部分后一句“Get away from us！ he shouted back，there being an expression of support from his sister.”可知，孩子们让作者走开，故选D项。BI felt unpleasant when a picture
12、of the massive，wrinkled fat rolls on the Facebook came into sight.And then I saw itthe “fat happens” magic word beneath the photo.My immediate thought was to delete the post.As I kept studying the picture，though，I decided I had to respond.“It doesnt have to be that way，” I typed，noticing my left han
13、d tremble just a bit.Frankly，it was difficult to write even that.But those words had changed my life，causing me to start a journey that led to losing 100 pounds.I was never a fat kid.I ate right，I was active，and I just had fun.But that all stopped after college as I experienced my stressful career.F
14、ood was my escape.Sure，I tried to lose weight through the years，but I gave up.I told everyone I would always be fat.I couldnt change.I believed that until my husband and I, joined by two of our closest friends, took a cruise to the Caribbean to celebrate my 50th birthday.I was having incredible knee
15、 painthat tends to happen when you weigh almost 250 poundsand could hardly walk around our cabin.Still I agreed to go on a journey to the shore around one of the islands.My knee threatened to give out several times as I slowly walked out of the cabin，around the stairways，and off the ship to the van.
16、After getting into the van and taking a seat，I watched as a massively obese woman slowly climbed aboard.Everyone pretended not to notice the womans face，as she slowly walked in pain to her seat.“Ah, a glimpse into my future，” I jokingly whispered to my friend Sherry.“No，its not，” my friend said in a
17、 dead serious whisper.“It doesnt have to be that way.You can diet.You can exercise.You can change.” That simple statement triggered(引发) something in me.文章大意：作者在前往加勒比海庆祝自己50岁生日时膝盖承受的疼痛和行走的艰难以及看到一位肥胖的妇人痛苦地上车走到座位的情景，促使她下决心减肥。5What did the author do after she saw the words beneath the picture？_A_AShe de
18、cided to say something.BShe disliked her image in the post.CShe was determined to lose weight.DShe planned to celebrate her birthday.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第四、五句可知，她对此作出了回复，写了一句话。6When did the author begin to put on weight？_B_AWhen she felt happy to eat snacks.BWhen she felt the stress from work.CAfter she g
19、raduated from college.DAfter she began to escape from reality.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句和第三句可知，作者体验到职业压力的时候，食物是作者逃避职业压力的一个方法，但是从此变胖了。7What did the author suffer？_D_AShe was occasionally laughed at.BShe had a serious heart disease.CShe was always played jokes on.DShe had much difficulty walking.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段
20、第二句可知，作者的体重将近250磅，承受着难以置信的膝盖疼痛，而且几乎不能在船舱走来走去。8What will probably be written following the last paragraph？_A_AThe way she lost weight.BThe difficulties she met.CThe success in her career.DThe friendship she earned.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者的朋友对她说可以节食，可以锻炼，可以改变。这些话触发了作者心中的某些东西，作者下决心减肥了。由此推知，下文将讲述作者是如何减肥的。.七
21、选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Choosing the Right Path to Be a “Better” PersonLife is a constant exercise in selfimprovement.In the rush to achieve，the idea of being “better” can become lost sometimes.You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way.
22、_1.B_Explore your talents.Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests.So its often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you._2.F_For example，people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club，but someone who enjoys other quiet activitie
23、s might be.Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what youll enjoy._3.A_No matter how much money you make，you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing something you hate.Its important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.If youre particularly un
24、happy in your job，consider why._4.E_ If you feel your job isnt meaningful，or isnt in line with your values，consider finding another job.Experience something new.Research has shown that when were in our comfort zone，we arent as productive as we are when we step just beyond it._5.D_Because of that，we
25、may react slowly to our own positive experiences and interactions with others，even when those are little scary.Doing so can help you achieve more.ADo what you love.BHere are some tips for you.CRegister for a class youre interested in.DHumans adapt very quickly to positive events.EIts possible that s
26、ome changes may change your feeling.FSimilar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.GTry not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life.文章大意：本文为一篇说明文。在人生的道路上，选择正确的道路会使你变得更加优秀，本文就此给出了几条具体的建议。解析：1根据空前的内容及下面介绍的具体建议可知这里应该填一个起承上启下作用的句子。所以B项”这是给你的一些建议”符合语境。2根据下文的内
27、容可知，此处主要讲的是要和兴趣爱好相同的人在一起，故应该选F项“相似类型的人可能会被相同的活动所吸引”。3其他两个小标题均为祈使句，再结合该部分所列举的内容可知，应该选A项，即”做你喜欢(做)的事情”。4根据空后的内容可知，应该选E项“一些改变可能会改变你的心情”。空后的“consider finding another job”与E项突出的主题“changes”“change”相对应。5根据上下文的内容可知，D项“人们对积极的事情适应得很快”符合语境。并且空后的“positive”与D项中的“positive”相照应。.语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确
28、形式。Are you good at remembering things? Can you remember a long list of English vocabulary quickly and easily? If the answer to these two questions_1.is_(be) “no” ，help may be at hand.A new study says pretty much anyone can have_2.an_improved memory if they train their brain.Neuroscientist Martin Dre
29、sler once_3.wrote_(write) that just six weeks of brain training can turn people with average memories into people with an incredible ability_4.to_remember_(remember) things.Dr Dresler even suggested people train their brain to enter the World Memory Championships_5.that/which_is held in March every
30、year.Dr Dresler_6.carefully_(careful) compared MRI scans of the brains of the worlds top 50 memory champions with those of the brains of “normal” people.He said，“We were_7.interested_(interest) in what distinguishes memory champions_8.from_normal people，like you and me.” He was surprised to find no
31、single_9.difference_(differ)This made him believe we are all likely to become memory athletes，and even memory champions，with the right training.Dr Dresler found that 40 days of daily 30minute training sessions_10.using_(use) a memory technique called mnemonics(助记符号) more than doubled a persons memor
32、y ability.Who knows? It could help you with those words for your next vocabulary test.文章大意：本文是说明文。研究发现，记忆力可以通过训练得以提高。解析：1考查主谓一致。句子的主语为the answer，谓语动词应用第三人称单数。故填is。2考查冠词。根据语境可知，此处表泛指，且improved的发音以元音音素开头，故填不定冠词an。3考查时态。句中的“once”表明，此处描述的是发生在过去的动作，应用一般过去时。4考查非谓语动词。ability to do sth.是习惯用法，意为”做某事的能力”。5考查定
33、语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处在此引导定语从句，且在从句中作主语，先行词为World Memory Championships，故填关系代词that或which。6考查副词。应用副词修饰动词，故填carefully，意为“仔细地，认真地”。7考查形容词。be interested in sth.是固定搭配，意为”对感兴趣”。8考查介词。distinguish A from B是固定用法，意为“把A和B区分开来”，故填from。9考查名词。空处在句中作宾语，应用名词。再根据空前的“no single”可知，此处应填单数名词difference。10考查非谓语动词。that引导的宾语从句的谓语是doubled，故空处应填非谓语动词。use与其逻辑主语之间是主谓关系，故用现在分词作状语。
