1、8 Onwards and upwards 暑假训练08美文诵读I believe in human beings, but my faith is without sentimentality. I know that in environments of uncertainty, fear, and hunger, the human being is dwarfed and shaped without his being aware of it, just as the plant struggling under a stone does not know its own condi
2、tion. Only when the stone is removed can it spring up freely into the light. But the power to spring up is inherent, and only death puts an end to it. I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in human beings.Hang in there, and take care to see that you dont lose sight of the one thing that i
3、s constant, beautiful, and true: Everything will be fine, and it will turn out that way because of the special kind of person you are. So beginning today and lasting a life time throughHang in there, and dont be afraid to feel like the morning sun is shining just for you.【品词】1sentimentality n.多愁善感；伤
4、感2dwarfed adj. 矮小的，矮化的，矮生的3spring up发生； 萌芽； 出现4inherentadj.固有的；内在的5lose sight of忽略； 看不见.了； 忘记【品句】I know that in environments of uncertainty, fear, and hunger, the human being is dwarfed and shaped without his being aware of it, just as the plant struggling under a stone does not know its own conditi
5、on.句式剖析：that引导宾语从句，在从句中in environments of uncertainty , fear, and hunger作状语，the human being 作主语，is dwarfed and shaped是系表结构。without his being aware of it是with结构，be aware of和his是主动关系，be用现在分词形式。just as表示正好像，恰好。引导方式状语。struggling under a stone做后置定语修饰the plant。翻译：我知道，处于饥饿、恐惧、无法预测未来的环境中，人类没有意识到他们的发展遇到了很大的阻
6、力，正如石头下的植物挣扎着生长却不知道自己被石头压住了一样。温故知新一、选词填空worthwhile embarrass criticism elect appreciate1.See stress as an opportunity to bring out your most productive andqualities.2. I will never forget beingto the student union.3. I would it if you could tell me the way to my English teachers home.4. The long sle
7、eves of her dress her movements.5.There was widespread of the governments handling of the disaster.二、单句语法填空6Not everyone likes swimming. Take Lucy _ example!7Youd better guarantee _(take) good care of the child here.8The old man was _(delight) to hear that his son had come back.9My father walked int
8、o the yard，his left hand _(hold) a box.10The old table is useless，so youd better get it _(remove)soon.11Because of poor management，the middle-aged man got _ debt.12There was a time _most of my classmates disliked going to school.13_(inform) of some good news，he cant help smiling.14The old man stood
9、in front of the painting，his attention _(fix) on the figure.15My mother taught me to face _ (reject) bravely anytime.三、根据要求，翻译句子16.只有当战争结束的时候，这位年轻的战士才回到了他的家乡。（倒装句）17.如果他接受这项工作, 他将别无选择, 只能迎接更大的挑战。（have no choice but）18.离开几年之后再回到你出生和成长的地方, 是一种奇怪的经历。（过去分词作状语）19.人们往往羡慕他们的运气而忽略了是毅力最终带来了他们的成功。(perseveranc
10、e;强调句型)20.每个人都渴望取得巨大的成就, 但是只有少部分人实现了目标。(dream of)素养提升四、阅读理解By May,2012，my family was already distressed. My mother had breast cancer. And then an ulcer(溃痛) appeared on my tongue. It grew and wouldnt go away. My doctor suggested a physical examination and it was early June when I collected the report
11、s.“Your doctor will discuss the report with you，sir，” the nurse told me.“You can tell me，” I said. “I can deal with it. My mother has cancer.”“Its cancer.”The result hit me，and I had no idea how my life and I were about to change.I shared the news with my family. I couldnt help crying. I thought abo
12、ut what I needed to do for my family and the everyday things as well. What was going to happen to my newspaper column？I e-mailed the concerned editor about my situation. I also sent her a few columns to run while I was in treatment. Two days later I had an operation，and I recovered quickly，but Mummy
13、 passed away soon. Except for the regular check-ups，life returned to normal. But a few months on，my doctor found cancer in my neck!“What are my chances of survival？” I asked.“Pick any number between one and hundred，”the doctor replied.I had another operation. This time my doctor said I also needed r
14、adiation therapy(化疗)，which is very hard on a patient with cancer. But I was again not going to allow cancer to disturb my job and life.I have been cancer-free for over three years now. Ive been working，writing columns and appearing on my TV shows. If the disease returns，I will be unhappy. But having
15、 experienced so much and enjoyed every day，I know I am also better equipped to deal with cancer or anything else.21The underlined word “distressed” in the first paragraph means “”AconfidentBsecureCupsetDdoubtful22Which is correct order according to the story?aCancer was found in my neck.bI had an op
16、eration along with radiation therapy.cI have been free of cancer for three years.dCancer was found in an ulcer on my tongue.eMy mom passed away.Ad-b-a-e-cBe-a -c-d-bCe-d-a-b-c Dd-e-a-b-c23The author intends to tell us to.Aput work in the first placeBkill cancer with operationsCget along well with ou
17、r familyDface difficulties and live bravely24Which of the following words best describes the author?AStrong-willed. BEasy-going.CWarm-hearted. DPeace-loving.五、完形填空On a winter evening, I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home. A girl was being attacked (袭击)not far from where I 25. “Should I go to
18、 help her?” I thought. I was worried about my own safety, and I regretted having selected a new way home. “What if I am hurt too? Shouldnt I just 26 to call the police?” But the girls 27were growing weaker. I knew I must act fast because I could not 28 the life,29 it meant risking my own life. I did
19、n t know where I found the 30 and strength (体力),but I had finally 31 to help .I changed suddenly. I ran behind the bushes and 32 the attacker off the girl. Struggling, we fell to the ground, we fought for a few minutes 33 the man jumped up and ran away. 34 heavily, I came up to the crying girl. In t
20、he 35, I could not see her clearly, but I could certainly 36 her shock. “Its OK,” I said 37 . “The man ran away. You re safe now.” There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and 38 . “Dad, is that you?” And then, from behind the tree, stepped my youngest 39, Katherine. 25.
21、A.stoodB.killedC.heardD.caught26.A.moveB.takeC.runD.go27.A.criesB.noisesC.cheersD.sounds28.A.saveB.ignoreC.changeD.decide29.A.althoughB.becauseC.asD.but30.A.courageB.beliefC.attitudeD.idea31.A.agreedB.plannedC.promisedD.decided32.A.tookB.droppedC.pulledD.got33.A.unlessB.ifC.sinceD.until34.A.WalkingB
22、.DrinkingC.BreathingD.Looking35.A.daylightB.afternoonC.darknessD.midnight36.A.feelB.seeC.guessD.find37.A.angrilyB.softlyC.sadlyD.happily38.A.shameB.peaceC.painD.surprise39.A.sonB.daughterC.grandsonD.cousin答案与解析一、单词拼写1. worthwhile2. elected3. appreciate4. embarrassed5. criticism二、单句语法填空6. for7.to tak
23、e8.delighted9.holding10.removed11.into12. when13.Informed 14.fixed15.rejection三、根据要求，翻译句子16. Only when the war was over did the young soldier return to his hometown.17. If he takes up this work, he will have no choice but to meet an even greater challenge.18.After being away for several years, it is
24、 a strange experience to return to the place where you were born and brought up.19.People often envy their luck and ignore that it is perseverance that finally brings them success20.Everyone dreams of achieving great things, but only a few can realize them.四、 阅读理解【答案】21-24CDDA【解析】21.词义猜测题。根据下文的“My m
25、other had breast cancer.”可知，全家人都很难过不安。22.细节理解题。根据第七段首句“Two days later.and I recovered quickly，but Mummy passed away soon.”可知，作者被诊断为癌症发生在前，母亲去世发生在后，故排除B、C两项；根据第七至第十段内容可知，手术伴随化疗在后，母亲去世在前，故排除A项而选D项。23.推理判断题。本文记叙了作者勇敢与生活中的打击和病魔作斗争的事情，是为了让我们勇敢地面对困难和勇敢地生活。24.推理判断题。根据文中的“You can tell me，” I said.“I can dea
26、l with it.My mother has cancer.”和“But having experienced so much and enjoyed every day，I know I am also better equipped to deal with cancer or anything else.”等都可以推知，作者是个意志坚强的人。五、完形填空【答案】25-29ACABA30-34ADCDC35-39CABDB【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍自己攀登山的经历。作者认为如果有勇气去尝试, 没有什么是不可能的。如果我们把每一天都看作一次冒险, 我们就能挑战自我, 在生活中不断成
27、长。25.根据上文的“not far from”可知,此处是指女孩受到袭击的地点与作者所“站”的位置不远。26.根据下文的“to call the police”可知,作者想去报警,而此时情况危急,速度越快越好,故应该是跑着去。27.根据下文可知,女孩在哭喊。故女孩的“哭喊声”已经变得微弱了。28.通过上文可知,女孩的哭喊声已经微弱了,也就是说情况变得更紧迫。所以作者决定迅速行动,因为他不能置一个人的生命于“不顾”。29.上一分句意为作者不能置一个陌生人的生命于不顾,下一分句意为这意味着有生命危险。两个分句之间的逻辑关系为让步,故选although,意为“尽管”。30.从上文可知作者不勇敢,而
28、and之后说的是力量,故作者不知道从哪里来的“勇气”和力量。31.根据but可知,作者已经与之前的犹豫不决形成对比,故表明作者已经“下定决心”去救那个女孩。32根据下文中的“the attacker off the girl”可知,作者把攻击者从女孩身上“推开”。33.前一分句意为作者和攻击者滚在地上打斗了一会儿,后一分句意为那个攻击者爬起来逃跑了。两者之间存在一定的逻辑关系,应表示他们一起打斗“直到”那个人逃跑。34.通过上文可知,作者和袭击者刚刚搏斗过,故此时作者应是喘着粗气。35.根据第一段的“on a cold winter evening”以及空后“I could not see her clearly”可知,此时一片黑暗。in the darkness“在黑暗中”。36.根据上文的“I could not see her clearly”可知,作者看不见女孩的样子,故这里是指感觉到她的震骇。37.作者不想惊吓女孩,故此时的语气应该是“温柔地”。38.根据后面的问句可知,女孩的声音是“吃惊的”。39.根据上文“Dad,is that you?”可知,女孩喊作者爸爸,故她是作者的“女儿”。
