1、第八组(建议用时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2015贵阳高三适应性监测考试)Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to visit a friend. While I was standing in line at
2、 the cash register(收款机), I said hello to an old couple who were also paying for gas.I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke began pouring from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas stati
3、on. They said they would take me to my friends. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.I wrote him and his wife a thankyou note for helping me. Soon afterwards, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it s
4、aid that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In the late afternoon I returned to my car and found that Id left the lights on all day, and the battery was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealershipa shop selling
5、carswas right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford？” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment. When I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks. I receiv
6、ed a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say “thank you”， and it meant a lot, he said.“Thank you”two powerful words. Theyre easy to say and mean so much.1Why did the writer get into the old couples car?AHis parents were in the car. BHis car had broke
7、n down.CHis friend told him to do so. DHis cars oil had run out.2From the text, we know that the old couple were _AtalkativeBbrave Ckind Dlonely3What did the old couple think of helping the writer?AThey could get a reward. BIt made their holiday worthy.CThey did it by chance. DIt was due to a thanky
8、ou letter.4What would be the best title for the text?AAn Experience to Missouri BAn Old CoupleCA Meaningful Holiday DA Meaningful ThankyouB(2015呼和浩特第一次调研)It is not so long ago that the extended family lived under the same roof. Children grew up knowing their cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents,
9、and other relatives. These children felt connected.In these not toolongago times people were connected to their food. Most people grew their own vegetables and fruit. Many families had a house cow for milk, cheese, butter and cream.Most families also had meat animals. When visitors came unexpectedly
10、, dad would be sent out back to kill the chicken for dinner. Everyone was involved in cooking and mealtimes were a social event. When the meal ended, most of the family were involved in cleaning up and washing up.How different is the situation today?The fast life is all around usfast food, fast cars
11、, fast conversations, fast families, fast holidays. Our fast paced life has weakened these connections. We have been fooled into thinking we need to, or even must, be fast and have what the “fast life” gives us. Stress is leading to many new health problems.The solution is the Slow Movement. It aims
12、 to deal with the problem of “time poverty” through making connections. It supports a growing cultural shift towards slowing down. It has spread to more than sixty countries and become a worldwide movement.The Slow Movement tells us that we need to slow down and connect with our life. We need connec
13、tion to peopleourselves, our family, our community, our friendsto food, to places(where we live), and to life. By being part of the Slow Movement, many people have known how they lost connection to most aspects of their life and to the natural world and rhythms around them. And more importantly, the
14、y have reconnectedthey have lived a new connected lifestyle.5If we are connected to our food, we _Aeat each meal slowlyBbuy our food by ourselvesCenjoy our mealtimes with other family membersDprepare and cook our food by ourselves6According to the text, which group of the following words can be used
15、 to describe todays life?AHealthy, busy, disconnected. BRich, disconnected, comfortable.CFast, busy, stressful. DConvenient, relaxing, fast.7According to the author, many people have _Agot used to fast life Bhad unwise opinions about fast lifeChad diseases caused by fast food Dbenefited from fast li
16、fe8Whats the purpose of the text?ATo compare modern life with traditional life.BTo explain the meaning of making a connection.CTo explain the disadvantages of disconnected life.DTo support a worldwide movement.七选五(2015河北五个一名校联盟监测二)Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough，and its normal to f
17、eel sad every now and then.But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them，you may be suffering from depression.1._Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre depressed，you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything.Just getting out of bed in the morning can be di
18、fficult，but isolating yourself only makes depression worse.2._Spend time with friends，especially those who are active.Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your moods.Ever heard of “Runners High”？Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression，
19、so get involved in sports，ride your bike，or take a dance class.Any activity helps！3._As for food，make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits，vegetables，and whole grains.Avoid alcohol and drugsYou maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood bo
20、ost”，even if just for a short time.However，substance abuse can not only make depression worse，but can cause you to become more depressed.4._You will need special treatment for your substance abuse problem.5_Stress and worry can lead to depression.Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelmi
21、ng.In addition，if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about，see a doctor.A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment.If youre dealing with relationships，friendships，or family problems，talk to an adult you trust.AAsk
22、 for help if you are stressedBEven a short walk can be beneficialCTurn to your parents for helpDAs you get out into the world，you may find yourself feeling betterEIn short，drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worsenot betterin the long runFThe more exercise you do，the healthier you will beGH
23、elp is available and you have more power than you think.短文改错(2015云南第一次统一检测)A foreign student graduated with honors from a finely university in Germany. He expected to find a good job and have a bright future. But in his disappointment, he wasnt even giving the chance for an interview! The third time
24、 he was refused, he phoned the company to ask how. “We dont employ dishonest people in Germany”is the answer. What was wrong? Shortly before he arrived in Germany, he found easy to steal subway rides. But he often rode without a ticket and was caught up three times. Now he had to pay a high price fo
25、r his own behavior. We should all keep in minds：honesty is the best policy.第八组.阅读理解【解题导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过讲述两个自己在遇到困难时得到他人无私帮助的故事，说明了在接受帮助时表达感谢的重要性。1解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“black smoke began pouring from the back of my car”可知，作者的车出故障了，所以他才坐老夫妇的车。故答案选B。2解析：选C。推理判断题。根据第二、三段可知，这对老夫妇让作者搭他们的车去见朋友，作者下车后，老夫妇还
26、给了他一张名片，在作者寄去感谢信后，这对老夫妇给作者寄了一个圣诞礼物，由此可知，这对夫妇很善良。kind意为“善良的”，符合文意。故答案选C。talkative意为“健谈的”；brave意为“勇敢的”；lonely意为“孤独的”，均不符合文意。3解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.”可知，这对老夫妇认为，帮助作者让他们的假期很有意义，这一切都是值得的。故答案选B。4解析：选D。标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文作者主要讲述
27、了两个自己受到帮助的故事。每一次受到帮助后，作者都会通过写便条来表达自己对他们的感谢。“感谢”二字虽然说起来容易，但是意义重大。由此可知，D项“一个有意义的感谢”概括出了文章的主旨，最适合做这篇文章的标题。故答案选D。【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者首先描述了昔日大家生活在同一屋檐下、彼此联系、舒服惬意的生活，然后与如今的快节奏生活进行对比，阐述了快节奏对人们的危害，并介绍了Slow Movement的目的和内容。5解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第三段第二句中“dad would be sent out back to kill the chicken for dinner”和第三句“Ever
28、yone was involved in cooking and mealtimes were a social event.”可知，我们与食物的联系来自于我们自己准备和制作食物。故答案选D。6解析：选C。细节理解题。根据文章第五段对fast life的介绍中提到的高频词汇“fast”“fast paced life”“Stress”及“health problems”等可知，现代生活的特点是快速、忙碌、压力大。故答案选C。7解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文章第五段第三句“We have been fooled into thinking we need to，or even must，be f
29、ast and have what thefast lifegives us.”可知，在现代社会中，我们已经被愚弄或被“洗脑”，认为我们必须快节奏地生活，接受快节奏生活所带给我们的一切。由此可知，我们对现代生活的想法是不明智的。故答案选B。8解析：选D。写作意图题。通读文章可知，作者按照“描述传统生活的好处对比并批判现代的快节奏生活引入Slow Movement的目的与内容”这一结构行文，根据作者的态度与文章结构可知，作者归根结底是为了推出并支持Slow Movement这一世界性的活动。而A、B、C三项或是表述片面，或只是文章表面意思。故答案选D。.七选五15.GDBEA.短文改错A for
30、eign student graduated with honors from a university in Germany. He expected to find a good job and have a bright future. But his disappointment, he wasnt even the chance for an interview! The third time he was refused, he phoned the company to ask . “We dont employ dishonest people in Germany” the answer. What was wrong? Shortly he arrived in Germany, he found easy to steal subway rides. he often rode without a ticket and was caught three times. Now he had to pay a high price for his own behavior. We should all keep in ：honesty is the best policy.
