1、题型综合练(十九)一、阅读理解A文体记叙文题材个人经历After being unemployed for a few years，I was looking for something to do in my spare time that would also help to increase my skills and confidence.Having previously suffered from depression and anxiety，I knew a fulltime job would be more of a longterm goal.When I was intr
2、oduced to Volunteering Matters，I was particularly interested in the handyperson service.I was a bit nervous though as it was brand new to me.After chatting with the project coordinator，I signed up and went through some initial training，which was really relaxing and enjoyable.In February，I took up th
3、e role as a handyperson organizer，which means it is my responsibility to speak to older people who require our service.After that，I assign the job request to the most appropriate volunteers，based on their location and skills.It usually takes about one hour per evening to complete my task.Having done
4、 this role now for six months，I have learned a great deal and am very proud to be a part of this project.I have seen firsthand how important it is to help older people，who would really struggle without our service.I really feel that I am doing my bit to help others and give something back.It has hel
5、ped me to believe in myself and I have learned some new skills，which I didnt believe I could ever do，especially my communication，organization and interpersonal skills.Its great to be able to build a relationship with our clients and volunteers and it is also a lot of fun.My confidence has increased
6、and I absolutely love my volunteer organizer role.Most recently，I have also been helping the project coordinator with administration tasks and publicity(宣传)work for the service，which means I am improving my IT knowledge as well.It means a lot that I have received help and support from Volunteering M
7、atters.At the same time，I am helping the organization and its beneficiaries(受益者)too.语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在失业多年之后，到一个慈善机构担任志愿者。作者不仅帮助了他人，也提升了自己的技能和自信。1Why did the author turn to Volunteering Matters?ATo meet new friends.BTo make more money.CTo make himself a better person.DTo get rid of depression and
8、 anxiety.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I was looking for something to do in my spare time that would also help to increase my skills and confidence”可知，作者做这份工作是为了增加自身技能和自信，即使自己成为一个更优秀的人。故选C。答案：C2After receiving some training，the author felt_.Aa little tenseBpleasedCanxiousDproud解析：推理判断题。根据文章第二段最后一句中的“I signed up
9、and went through some initial training，which was really relaxing and enjoyable”可知，作者经过训练后，感觉很放松、很开心，因此选B。答案：B3Paragraph 4 is mainly about_.Awhat the author is supposed to doBthe reason why the author volunteersChow this project benefits the authorDwhy the author loves the volunteer organizer role解析：
10、段落大意题。根据第四段最后一句中的“It has helped me to believe in myself and I have learned some new skills”可知，本段主要讲述这份工作给作者带来的好处，故选C。答案：C4It can be inferred from the text that the author thinks_.Ait is worthwhile to do voluntary workBthe old are badly in need of volunteersCvolunteering will lead to employmentDbeing
11、 a volunteer requires IT knowledge解析：推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，作者从这份工作中受益颇多，因此他认为这份志愿工作非常有价值，故选A。答案：AB文体应用文题材新闻广告JOHANNESBURGThey say cats have nine lives.Now a Chinese toad(蟾蜍)has joined that club of clever survivors.South Africans are shocked at the endurance of a toad that got trapped in a cargo shipment fr
12、om China to Cape Town，after jumping into a porcelain(瓷器)candlestick(烛台)that was made there.South African officials reportedly planned to put down the creature，fearing it would cause harm as an invasive species if it were let go in the wild.But the toad got a lastminute pardon.Mango Airlines，a South
13、African airline，transported the toad on Friday to Johannesburg for delivery to an animal shelter，after officials decided to find a way to let the toad live.The twohour flight was a breeze compared to the trip from China，a long way of many weeks and thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.Air
14、line spokesman Hein Kaiser said the toad got“firstclass treatment”，sitting in a transparent plastic container with escort Brett Glasby，an animal welfare inspector.There was even a ceremony，in which the toads boarding pass was handed to Glasby.“He was the star of the show on the flight，”Kaiser said o
15、f the amphibious(两栖的)passenger.“I think every passenger stopped to have a look.”On landing in Johannesburg，the toad was brought out of its container for a celebritystyle photo shoot.Observers said the brown toad seemed like a cool customer.It belongs to the Asian Toad species，which breeds during the
16、 monsoon(季风)season.It is believed to have survived the trip from China by hardening its skin to prevent it from drying out，and also by slowing its breathing and heart ratemethods that help the species survive in times of drought.“Weve had snakes in imported timber and scorpions(蝎子)in fruit.We were c
17、alled because the toad was right inside the candlestick，and we had to break it to get it out，”Glasby，the inspector，told The Star，a South African newspaper.语篇解读本文是一篇新闻类的应用文，主要介绍了一只蟾蜍被意外地从中国运到了南非，由此展现了蟾蜍生命力很强。5What is the passage mainly about?AAn Asian toad gets a new home in South Africa.BAsian toads
18、 cant get used to the life in South Africa.CWorkers shipped a toad to South Africa on purpose.DSouth Africa ignores the protection of animals.解析：主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，一只蟾蜍被意外地由中国运到了南非。故A项(一只亚洲蟾蜍在南非有了新家)正确。答案：A6If the toad is released into the wild，_.Ait will make the locals feel shockedBit might harm the n
19、ative speciesCit will lose its life in the wildDit might flee into another country解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句South African officials reportedly planned to put down the creature，fearing it would cause harm as an invasive species if it were let go in the wild.可知，据报道，南非官员本来想把这个蟾蜍杀死的，因为担心如果把它放到野外，它会作为一个侵入性的物种对当地
20、造成危害。故B项正确。答案：B7The toad was able to arrive in South Africa alive_.Abecause it escaped all attacks and huntsBbecause it used to stop its breath in winterCbecause it formed hard skin to protect itselfDbecause it was lucky to be given a chance解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句It is believed to have survived the tri
21、p from China by hardening its skin to prevent it from drying out，and also by slowing its breathing and heart ratemethods that help the species survive in times of drought.可知，人们认为这个蟾蜍能够从中国一路到达南非，是因为为了防止自己变干燥，它不但使其皮肤变硬，而且还使自己的呼吸和心率变缓。故C项正确。答案：C8It can be inferred from the passage that_.Asometimes anim
22、als are transported accidentallyBno one has seen such a big toad in AfricaCa candlestick is the best place for a toadDdroughts make toads live longer解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句Weve had snakes in imported timber and scorpions in fruit.可知，检查员格拉斯比说，他们曾在进口的木材中发现过蛇，也曾在水果中看到过蝎子。因此，有时候动物会被意外地运到外地。故A项正确。答案：A二、七选五阅读文
23、体议论文题材社会文化History is a record of what has happened in the past._1_The really fascinating thing is that much of history has been repeated time and again.It allows us to learn from the past，both the mistakes made and the successes achieved.One of the benefits of history is reading how other people bot
24、h famous and totally unknown have overcome tremendous challenges in their life.These challenges，although particular to a person，or to a certain time in the past，or occurring in a different country or culture，all convey the same thing._2_3_He encountered many failures while on the road to finally inv
25、enting the modern day light bulb.He could be held out as an example of a person who never gave up._4_However，he did not let those failures stop him.He had a dream and he just kept trying different things until he did reach success.Or，consider the story of Abraham Lincoln who managed to become Presid
26、ent of the United States even though he suffered many setbacks and personal losses.Most of us only realize the success of Mr.Lincoln becoming President._5_His life was not an easy one.His story is one that motivates us to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles we have in life.AHistory has a lo
27、t of influence on us.BTake the story of Thomas Edison for example.CHistory has some very unique qualities.DI am sure he was discouraged by his many failures.EThey convey wisdom in their short stories of perseverance.FFew of us know about the many challenges he had to overcome.GOnly those with courag
28、e to face challenges can hope to live their dreams.语篇解读纵观历史长河，总有一些历史事件让人久久不能忘怀，它让后人牢记教训，并从中学习经验。1解析：上文提到历史是对过去的记录，而下文则说人们可以借鉴历史成功与失败的经验。C项句意为：历史有一些独特的品质。这些品质正是人们可以借鉴的地方，符合语境，故选C项。答案：C2解析：上文关键词是These challenges，设空处是对这一主题的延伸，E项主语They与之相呼应，故选E项。答案：E3解析：根据下文中的主语以及他的一些事迹可知，此处介绍的人物是爱迪生。故选B项。答案：B4解析：上文提到爱迪生是一个永不放弃的人，而下文则说他没有让失败阻止自己的梦想。D项(我确信他一定也会受到失败的打击。)符合上下文语境，故选D项。答案：D5解析：上文提到多数人都知道林肯成为总统的成功，下文则提到他的生活也不容易。F项(很少有人知道他所要克服的那些挑战。)与下文相呼应，故选F项。答案：F
