1、Unit 23Conflict能力提升题组训练(A).阅读理解(2018洛阳模拟)Chinese people do not have the same concept of privacy as Americans do.They talk about topics such as ages,income or marital status,which Americans think are annoying and disturbing.FamilyIn China,elders are traditionally treated with great respect while the
2、young are cared for.In America,the goal of the family is to encourage independence, particularly that of the children.Unlike the Chinese,older Americans seldom live with their children.FriendsChinese people have different meanings to define friends.Just hanging out together from time to time is not
3、friendship.Friendship means lifelong friends who feel it deeply necessary to give each other whatever help might seem required. Americans always call people they meet friends,so the definition of friends is general and different.There are work friends,playing friends,school friends and drinking frie
4、nds.MoneyAs is well known,the Chinese like to save.They are always conservative when they are planning to spend money.It is different in the US,where far fewer families are saving money for emergencies and education than their Chinese counterparts(对 应面).EducationChinese people value education and ca
5、reer more than Americans,who in turn put more emphasis on good characters and faith.Team VS IndividualBasically China values the community and the US values the individual.If you achieve something in the US,its because you are great.While in China,if you achieve something its because the team,or fam
6、ily,or company is great.Everything you do gets attributed to the greater whole,while in America individual merits (功绩) are celebrated.1.Which is the most appropriate word to show the first cultural difference?A.Privacy.B.Income.C.Age.D.Marriage.2.Which is TRUE according to the passage?A.American par
7、ents seldom live with their children.B.There is no friendship between American people drinking together.C.Chinese people are usually generous with money to spend.D.Americans value good characters and faith in terms of education.3.Which one is similar to the underlined phrase?A.is attached toB.brings
8、 in C.is promoted toD.results in语篇解读:本文介绍了几个中国人和美国人之间的文化差异。答案及剖析:1.A细节理解题。根据第一段第一句Chinese people do not have the same concept of privacy as Americans do.可知,中国人没有像美国人一样的隐私概念。故选A。2.D细节理解题。根据Education部分可知,中国人比美国人更重视教育和事业,而美国人更加重视良好的品格和忠贞的信念。故选D。3.A词义猜测题。本段Team VS Individual的意思是:基本上中国人重视团队而美国人重视个人。如果你在美
9、国有所作为,那么别人会觉得是因为你很优秀。而在中国,如果你取得了优异的成绩,这是因为团队,家庭或公司很优秀。故画线词组的意思是:被归因于A项意为“附属于”,与画线词组意思相近,故选A。.七选五(2018河南南阳高三联考)Things to Know Before Adopting a DogThe idea of giving someone a puppy for Christmas provides a warm fuzzy response for most people.1. Pets carry a lot of responsibility,but they reward thei
10、r owners with years of love and devotion.Be Realistic About How Much Time You HaveIn a busy world,full of work,soccer games,and family dinners,time is more precious.When adopting an animal it is important to consider how much time you have to devote to training and caring for it.2. If you have plent
11、y of extra time to devote to a pet,a puppy is a good choice.Think About How Much Space You HaveLarge dogs naturally require more room than small dogs.They need big yards to run in,or a nearby area where they can go for longer walks.If you live in a small apartment on an upper floor,this can be a pro
12、blem.3. Smaller dogs take up less space and are often easier to transport up and down stairs and in elevators.If you have a large home with a big backyard where your dog can run and play,then a larger breed may be a good fit for you.4.If you have small children,a patient dog with a high tolerance le
13、vel is necessary. Kids explore with their hands,and they are likely to touch,tug,pet,and crawl all over the new dog.In this situation,you need to choose a dog with an easygoing temperament-who will not become frustrated and bite.5.A.Consider the Other Pets in Your HomeB.Choose the Right Dog for Your
14、 SituationC.However,adopting a dog is not something to be taken lightly.D.A puppy requires a lot more time and attention than an older dog.E.Walking around a small space with a Labrador underfoot can be frustrating.F.Adopting a dog rather than buying one benefits both the animal and your family.G.Br
15、eeds like Golden Retrievers,Labradors,and Border Collies are well known for their family friendly attitude.答案:15CDEBG.完形填空(2018河南郑州高三质检)One autumn morning,I spotted a pair of wild geese on our pond.The beautiful sight caught me by 1 because Id never seen geese there before.Thinking they would soon l
16、eave,I 2 the chance to get close to them.I wondered where they came from and why they had chosen our pond.The next morning,the geese were still my 3.I walked round to the mailbox, showing them I meant no harm.4,I couldnt resist getting a 5 look.I hid behind some trees and 6 the handsome pair quietly
17、 through the branches.I was surprised to see they were staring at me,too!As days passed,I started 7 to them on my trips to the mailbox.They craned(伸长)their necks and raised their heads 8,but seemed to realize I was their friend. By then,my curiosity about 9 they were staying so long at the pond chan
18、ged to 10.As they were feeding in the grass the other day,I discovered the reason for their 11:the male had a broken left wing.He couldnt 12,and his faithful mate wouldnt leave him behind.I asked a biologist what to do.He explained that sometimes a 13 wing will heal by itself and suggested letting n
19、ature take its course.On the first day of November,I was working in the neighborhood of the geese with my tractor.As I bent to fasten a chain from the tractor,I 14 some movement from the corner of my eye.Both geese were running towards the pond.Their wings were 15 like crazy,struggling for takeoff.G
20、radually,they flew over the pond.They 16 enough altitude to fly past a neighbors house,and then circled back towards me,flying no more than 50 feet over my head as if to say goodbye.Then they were out of my 17.The seasons first snowflakes fell the very next day.The birds must have 18 that winter was
21、 coming,and it was time to go.I became fond of them during their 19 visit to our pond,and now I miss them.Ill never forget their 20 to each other.1.A.accidentB.surpriseC.natureD.fortune2.A.increasedB.createdC.deservedD.valued3.A.guestsB.puzzlesC.fellowsD.friends4.A.InsteadB.ThereforeC.StillD.Anyhow5
22、.A.closerB.quickerC.quieterD.broader6.A.approachedB.calmedC.observedD.protected7.A.turningB.attendingC.drivingD.talking8.A.firmlyB.cautiouslyC.warmlyD.proudly9.A.whyB.whenC.howD.whether10.A.sympathyB.rescueC.pleasureD.concern11.A.companionB.visitC.settlementD.care12.A.recoverB.surviveC.flyD.return13
23、.A.weakB.foldedC.brokenD.flightless14.A.heldB.caughtC.directedD.made15.A.spreadingB.sweepingC.tremblingD.beating16.A.gainedB.setC.discoveredD.lost17.A.reachB.sightC.controlD.help18.A.concludedB.indicatedC.sensedD.confirmed19.A.unexpectedB.casualC.regularD.short20.A.contributionB.promiseC.treatD.devo
24、tion语篇解读:本文是自然与动物类记叙文。作者在自家的池塘里发现了两只雁,它们在这里待了很久,作者偶然发现,雄雁的翅膀受伤了,雌雁一直不离不弃。最后,雄雁的翅膀痊愈后,它们一起飞走了。作者感觉临走之前它们还跟自己道别,之后作者很想念它们。答案及剖析:1.B根据空后的“because Id never seen geese there before”可知,作者之前从来没在自家的池塘里发现过雁,所以他很吃惊(surprise)。accident“事故”;nature“本质,大自然”;fortune“运气,好运”。2.D根据上文中的“Thinking they would soon leave”可
25、知,作者认为它们不久就会离开,所以非常珍视(valued)接近它们的机会。increase“增加”;create“创造”;deserve “值得”。3.A第二天早上,这两只雁仍然在作者家的池塘里,没有离开。根据下文作者对待这对雁的行为可推知,作者把它们当作自己的“客人”(guests),且最后一段中的visit也是提示。puzzle“谜,难题”;fellow“家伙”。4.C上文说作者走到邮箱那里,向雁证明他无意伤害它们,接下来,作者仍然(Still)抵挡不住走近看它们(的想法)。instead“代替,而不是”;therefore“因此”;anyhow“无论如何,不管怎样”。5.A参见上题解析。
26、closer“更近的”符合语境。6.C作者藏在几棵树的后面, 透过树枝静静地观察(observed)这对漂亮的雁。approach“接近”;calm“使镇定,使平静”;protect“保护”。7.D随着时间的流逝,作者开始在去邮箱的途中跟它们说话(talking)。turn“转”;attend“接待”;drive“驾驶”。8.B它们伸长脖子, 谨慎地(cautiously)抬起头来。firmly“坚定地,牢固地”;warmly“温暖地”;proudly“自豪地”。9.A那时候,作者对于它们为什么(why)在池塘里待这么久由好奇变成了担心。10.D参见上题解析。concern“担心”符合语境。s
27、ympathy“同情”;rescue“营救”;pleasure“愉快”。11.B作者发现了它们拜访(visit)这里的原因:雄雁的左翅膀受伤了。visit“参观,拜访”符合语境。companion“同伴,旅伴”;settlement“定居,解决”;care“关心,照顾”。12.C雄雁不会飞(fly)了,它忠实的配偶不愿意抛弃它。recover“恢复”;survive“幸存”;return“返回”。13.C生物学家解释说,有时候折断的翅膀会自愈。broken“折断的”符合语境。14.B当作者弯腰去扣牢拖拉机上的一根链子的时候,作者从眼角的余光里瞥见(caught)了一些变化。15.D这两只雁拼命
28、地拍打(beating)着翅膀,挣扎着要飞起来。spread“传播”;sweep“扫过,冲过”;tremble“颤抖”。16.A它们到达(gained)了足够的高度,飞过了一个邻居的房子。set“放置”;discover“发现”;lose“丢失”。17.B然后,它们离开了作者的视线。out of sight“看不见,在视野之外”,为固定用法。18.C就在第二天,下了第一场雪。这两只雁肯定是意识到(sensed)冬天就要来了,它们该离开了。conclude“推断,决定”;indicate“指示,表明”;confirm“确认,证实”。19.A它们意外拜访作者家的池塘期间,作者就喜欢上了它们,它们飞走之后,现在作者想念它们。unexpected“意外的,想不到的”符合语境。20.D作者永远不会忘记它们对彼此的深爱。devotion“深爱,忠心”符合语境。