1、阅读提速练 阅读理解AWhile money cant technically buy happiness，it can buy you a moodlifting, outlookimproving vacation.Havent made plans yet to skip town this winter? These moneysaving travel tips can help you book the destination of your choice and enjoy your time therewithout breaking the bank.FLY THE COOP
2、 FASTIf youre planning to set off for an adventure right away, try the GTFO (Get The Flight Out) app.It lists the cheapest roundtrip flights departing from your local airport that day or by the next morning. At press time，airfare was down 12 percent from last August and roundtrip tickets for domesti
3、c flights averaged $ 218.SNAG A DISCOUNTER HOTEL ROOMIf Airbnb isnt your style, reserve markeddown accommodations on T, which lists almost all the rooms in more than 155，000 locations worldwide.After you book a Price Drop room，the site monitors rates until，typically，24 to 48 hours before checkin.If
4、the price drops，Tingo refunds you the difference.LIVE IT UP LOCALLYIf youre planning a staycation(宅度假) this winter，try an affordable escape close to home.The free app HotelTonight offers lodging(旅馆) deals in more than 100 US.and Canadian cities and regions, and has a locationbased feature that gives
5、 extra savings on already discounted prices on spots closest to you.Sameday prices fall even lower after 6 pm.【解题导语】本文给出了三种旅游的小建议，既可以让你玩得开心，又可以让你省钱。1The GTFO app is most useful to those who_Atake a regular business tripBseek a lastminute travelCcant afford a comfortable travelDplan a shortdistance f
6、lightB解析：细节理解题。根据FLY THE COOP FAST部分第一句可知，the GTFO app可以提供给你说走就走的旅行，也就是最后一分钟作出决定的旅行。故选B项。2The underlined word“markeddown”in Paragraph 3 means “_”AhighlightedBwrittenCdiscounted DscoredC解析：词义猜测题。根据下一句中的a Price Drop room可知，在T上可以预订打折的住宿。由此可猜测，markeddown的意思是“打折的；减价的”，与discounted意思相近。故选C项。3What can we in
7、fer about the app HotelTonight?AOnly the US.natives can use it.BIts deals include the whole America.CPrices stay the same within a day.DIts services vary from place to place.D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句可知，该应用会提供具有当地特色的服务。故选D项。BSince 1985, Johnny Jennings, 86, has been selling newspapers and magazines to a re
8、cycling center with his son. By the time Jennings only child was 17, he stopped joining his father. Even though his son is all grown up now, Jennings hasnt slowed down his efforts. In fact, he has turned his recycling money into something bigger.The Ringgold, Georgia native visits local churches and
9、 businesses to collect paper, which he brings to a recycling center for money. But instead of putting those earnings in his own bank account, he sends every dollar to Georgia Baptist Childrens Homes & Family Ministries. Once a year, hell give the organization a check somewhere between D|S 10，000 and
10、 D|S 35，000. By 2016, that tallied up to D|S 400，000.These days, Jennings recycling has turned into a community effort. After he has made his own rounds recycling paper from businesses and churches, hell find more items waiting for him at home. Community members drop off other recyclables at his hou
11、se so he can sell them, along with books, food, clothes, and other items to give away.Recycling centers typically pay just onehalf to three cents per pound of paper, but Jennings visits have added up the big time. In 2016 alone, he sold more than 400，000 pounds of paper and 51，000 aluminum cans(铝罐)，
12、and collected more than 32，000 pennies. Over the course of 32 years he has recycled more than 9.8 million pounds of paper, saving an estimated 79，000 trees in the process.Jennings says hell continue raising money for charity as long as his health allows.【解题导语】文章讲述了乐于助人的Johnny Jennings常年回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的
13、故事。4How old was Johnny Jennings when he started recycling?A17. B32.C54. D86.C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Since 1985.with his son.”和第四段中的“Over the course of 32 years he has recycled”可知，Johnny Jennings开始回收废旧物品时应该是54岁。5The underlined word “tallied” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Aadded BlookedCmade DmixedA解析：词义
14、猜测题。根据第二段中的“Once a year.between D|S 10，000 and D|S 35，000.up to D|S 400，000.”中的数据可知，tallied的词义为：计算总数。所以A项正确。6What is community members attitude towards Johnny Jennings?AUnclear. BDoubtful.CTolerant. DSupportive.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Community members drop off.to give away.”可知，Johnny Jennings所在社区的成员们支持他回
15、收废旧物品资助慈善机构的工作。CA principal in Manhattan informed parents that there would be no more homework for the public schools students. And then came the argumentsnot from teachers, but from parents. Some said they would transfer their children to another school. Some said they were finding online sources o
16、f homework for their children. They were not convinced of the explanation from Principal Jane Hsu about the negative effects of homework on young children, including lack of time for other activities and family time, and loss of interest in learning. Hsu suggested children should spend their time on
17、 activities that had been found to be good for their academic, social and emotional development.As a supporter of Hsus approach, I wonder how many of the parental arguments occur not because of what children will miss out on, but because parents themselves no longer feel confident about their abilit
18、y to help their children develop without highly structured activities to guide them.Im reminded of a meeting at the school my younger daughter was about to start when she was 6. The head of the school met with parents to say that she was also considering doing away with homework. One mom objected be
19、cause homework was her “special time” each day with her child when they could sit down together to go through the work. The head of the school appeared surprised at this. She gently suggested that the mother should read to her child, or that they should cook dinner together.Its been sad already to s
20、ee that kids, between their structured soccer practices and their homework, have very little time to play. But its even sadder to see the parental nervousness about what might happen to a thirdgrader who has more time to create, think, read，interact with others, or imagine. What might happen, I beli
21、eve, must be more happiness, more energy and better physical fitness.【解题导语】曼哈顿的一位校长通知家长她的学校将不再给学生布置家庭作业，此举在家长中引发了激烈的讨论。作者本人对这位校长的方法表示支持，并持乐观的态度。7From the passage, we know_Ateachers are strongly opposed to giving no homework to their studentsBthe idea of no homework has led to a heated debateCchildre
22、n greatly benefit from the idea of no homeworkDother activities have taken the place of the homework B解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的“And then came the argumentsnot from teachers, but from parents.”可知，不再布置家庭作业的做法在家长中引起了激烈的讨论，故选B项。8Why did one mom object to the idea of no homework for kids?AHer child might lose inte
23、rest in learning.BHer child might have less time to think.CShe enjoyed the time doing homework with her child.DHomework is good for childrens academic development.C解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的“One mom objected.go through the work.”可知，与孩子一块儿做作业对这位母亲来说是件让她高兴的事，所以她反对取消家庭作业这一想法，故选C。9What is the authors attitude towa
24、rds Principal Jane Hsus suggestion?AIndifferent. BPositive.CNegative. DCritical.B解析：观点态度题。由第二段中的“As a supporter of Hsus approach”和最后一段中的“What might happen.better physical fitness.”可以看出，作者持乐观的态度，故选B。10The passage is mainly about_Awhether the parents should transfer their children to public schoolBthe
25、 benefits of doing homeworkCthe necessity of changing the education systemDwhether the students should do homework after schoolD解析：主旨大意题。结合全文可知，一位校长通知家长她的学校将取消家庭作业，家长之间就此展开了激烈的讨论，讨论的焦点是“应不应该取消学生的家庭作业”，D项与此相符合，故选D。 七选五Shortness of breath has many different causes，and the treatment of it is specific f
26、or each cause. 1._There are, however，some following first aid steps you can use to treat it，at least until the ambulance arrives or youre able to get the victim to a hospital.2_The more energy you spend, the more oxygen you use and the more short of breath you feel. Think about a good workout at the
27、 gym.Exercise hard enough and you will feel short of breath.The cure? Take a break.Let the victim sit, stand or lie wheres the most comfortable. Therere lots of myths about how some body positions supposedly provide more airflow.Coaches regularly tell players to hold their arms above their heads to
28、maximize chest expansion.Nursing staff assume the “tripod position” is the best position. 3._Use oxygen.This is a special case used only for people with chronic lung problems. If the victim has oxygen available, this is what its for. 4._ The victim may have been told by his or her doctor that too mu
29、ch oxygen for too long might cause more problems.Assure the victim that sudden increases in shortness of breath are the instances in which oxygen is needed most.Treat the cause of shortness of breath. 5._Asthma patients，for example，often have multiple tools and drugs to fix sudden shortness of breat
30、h. Victims of lung infections may need to see a doctor and heart attack victims may need an ambulance.AHave the victim rest.BTake more exercise at the gym.CThe victim should use his or her oxygen as directed by a doctor.DTherere many causes of shortness of breath and many of them are treatable.EThe
31、victim can try to avoid making use of his or her oxygen whenever possible.FEvery person is different, however，so let the victim decide what position is the most comfortable.GIn many cases，the only way to treat shortness of breath is to call 911 or take the victim to a doctor.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了呼吸
32、困难的发生有很多原因，同时提出了四种急救方法。1G解析：本段主要讲呼吸困难有很多原因，治疗呼吸困难有不同的方法，因此空处应讲治疗呼吸困难的一般方法，且与下文构成转折关系，故选G。2A解析：根据本段中的“The cure? Take a break.”可知，本段主要讲让患者休息这种方法，故选A。3F解析：根据第三段的主题句可知，此处表示每个人感觉舒服的方式都不同，所以空处应讲让病人决定最舒服的姿势，故选F。4C解析：根据本段的主题句可以判断此处指要使用氧气，故选C。5D解析：根据空处上下文可以判断，此处表示呼吸困难有很多原因，但是可以治疗的，故选D。语言运用与写作规范练 完形填空Jake Ols
33、on lost his left eye when he was eight months old because of a born cancer._1_it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared and_2_the loss of his right eye.But after years of cheering for his favorite football team，Jake has_3_the impossible dream.Hes now a part of the team，despite his total_4_，
34、playing the game not based on sight but on_5_Being a_6_fan of the USC Trojans，one of Jakes last_7_before he lost his eye was to watch the team play at Notre Dame.His strong liking for the sport didnt go_8_former USC coach Pete reached the boy，inviting him to meet the_9_Inspired by those players，Jake
35、 hoped to be_10_in his schools football team.At first he didnt think he would be of any real_11_，but when he heard peoples cheers for football players，his love for football strengthened.So Jake_12_the coach，asking to join the team.The coach told him to_13_the next season.So Jake spent his time pract
36、icing hard._14_，he became a starter on the team in the next season.Having made his high school football team，it didnt seem too_15_to do the same in college.Coach Steve agreed that Jake_16_the requirements of the team.So Jakes dream came true._17_football，Jake is also a motivational speaker.“I went i
37、nto football with the thought that I had nothing to_18_，” Jake said.“I really had no fear.Going through_19_in life does make you stronger.Lifes unfair，but its_20_me not to give up and keep fighting.”【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Jake Olson双目失明，但这并没有阻止他对运动的热爱。他是高中和大学橄榄球队的队员，并且他还是一位励志演讲人。1A.UnlessBThoughCOnly if DNo
38、w thatB解析：根据下文的“it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared.”可知，此处指尽管(Though)经过治疗，癌症被控制住了，但是它还是复发了，并导致(led to)Jake Olson失去了他的右眼。主从句之间存在让步关系，故选Though。2A.backed off Bheld backCbroke down Dled toD解析：参见上题解析。back off“退缩，退却”；hold back“抑制，阻止”；break down“出故障，崩溃”。3A.forgotten BquittedCrealized Dignore
39、dC解析：但是，在为他最喜欢的橄榄球队加油多年之后，Jake实现了(realized)那个不可能的梦。下文中的“Jakes dream came true”亦是提示。forget“忘记”；quit“放弃”；ignore“忽视”。4A.blindness BabsenceCdeafness DinnocenceA解析：根据上文中的“lost his left eye”“the loss of his right eye”可知，此处指尽管Jake双目失明(blindness)，但他现在成了球队的一员。absence“缺席”；deafness“聋”；innocence“清白”。5A.ability
40、BguessCfeel DimaginationC解析：根据上文提到的Jake双目失明的内容可知，此处指的应是他打球靠的不是视力而是感觉(feel)。ability“能力”；guess“猜测”；imagination“想象”。6A.responsible BfaithfulCcareful DtemporaryB解析：根据语境及上文的“years of cheering for his favorite football team”可知，此处指作为USC Trojans球队的忠实粉丝，Jake在失去视力之前最后的愿望(wishes)之一是观看球队在Notre Dame的比赛。responsib
41、le“负责任的”；faithful“忠实的”；careful“细心的”；temporary“临时的”。7A.chances BpromisesCcourses DwishesD解析：参见上题解析。8A.unnoticed BunsolvedCunreported DunlimitedA解析：根据下文的“former USC coach Pete reached the boy，inviting him to.”可知，此外指Jake对运动的热爱并不是不被注意的。unnoticed“未被注意的，被忽视的”；unsolved“未解决的”；unreported“未报道的”；unlimited“无限制的
42、，无条件的”。9A.leaders BplayersCfans DcoachesB解析：根据语境及上文提到的Jake是球队的忠实粉丝以及想观看球队的比赛的内容可知，此处应是指教练Pete邀请Jake跟球员们(players)见面。下文中的“Inspired by those players”是关键的提示信息。10A.occupied BinvolvedCtrapped DabsorbedB解析：受到那些球员们的鼓舞，Jake希望自己能加入学校的橄榄球队。be involved in是固定搭配，意为“参与，参加”。be occupied in“忙于”；be trapped in“被困在”；be
43、absorbed in“全神贯注于”。11A.interest BhopeCuse DconcernC解析：此处指尽管Jake想加入学校的橄榄球队，但是因为自身有残疾，Jake最初觉得自己加入球队并不会有什么实际的用处(use)。12A.approached BappreciatedCrecognized DgreetedA解析：因此，Jake找了教练，请求加入球队。approach“靠近，接洽”；appreciate“感谢，欣赏”；recognize“认出，认可”；greet“问候”。13A.pull through Bset outCleave off Dcome backD解析：根据下文
44、的“the next season.he became a starter on the team in the next season”可知，此处指教练叫Jake下个赛季再回来。pull through“痊愈，康复”；set out“动身踏上”；leave off“停止”；come back“回来，返回”。14A.Gradually BFinallyCRecently DAccidentallyB解析：所以Jake花时间刻苦练习，最后，在下个赛季，他成了球队的上场球员。gradually“逐渐地”；finally“最后，终于”；recently“最近”；accidentally“偶然地，意外
45、地”。15A.difficult BaccessibleCattractive DnecessaryA解析：根据上文的“Having made his high school football team”可知，因为有了高中的球队经历，成为大学球队的队员似乎也不是太难。difficult“困难的”；accessible“可接近的”；attractive“吸引人的”；necessary“必要的”。16A.refreshed BcompletedCsatisfied DacquiredC解析：根据句中的“Coach Steve agreed”及下文中的“So Jakes dream came tru
46、e.”可知，此处指教练Steve觉得Jake达到了球队的要求，因此Jake加入大学球队的梦想实现了。refresh“更新”；complete“完成”；satisfy“满足”；acquire“获得”。17A.Apart from BInstead ofCRegardless of DExcept forA解析：根据下文的“Jake is also a motivational speaker”可知，除了打橄榄球之外，Jake也是一位励志演讲人。apart from“除之外(还有)”；instead of“而不是”；regardless of“不管”；except for“除之外”。18A.sha
47、re Blose Coffer DdesireB解析：根据语境及下文的“I really had no fear.”可知，此处指Jake起初是带着自己没有任何可失去(lose)的东西的想法开始打橄榄球的。19A.failures BchallengesCcompetitions DfearsB解析：Jake身有残疾，所以要面对许多生活中的挑战(challenges)，而这也使他变得更加坚强。failure“失败”；competition“竞争”；fear“恐惧”。20A.warned BbeggedCconvinced DtaughtD解析：根据上文内容可知，此处指的是生活是不公平的，但它告诉
48、Jake不要放弃，要坚持下去。warn“警告”；beg“乞求”；convince“说服”；teach“使明白”。 语法填空Most people agree that the best way 1._ (improve) your skills in any endeavor is to practice and practice and then practice some more.This applies 2._(equal) to playing sports or becoming a good musician, painter or doctor.Of course, natur
49、al talent also plays a part in high 3._(achieve), but learning the correct techniques and then practicing them will improve anyones performance.The same principle 4._(apply) to competent readers.There are certain 5._(technique) you can learn and then 6._ is up to you to practice.The texts you choose
50、 to practice with should not be too difficult or you will soon get frustrated and bored.One way to test 7._ a text is at the right level or not is to read the first page.If the percentage of new words is 8._(high) than 3%, you will not be able to read the text easily and so will probably not enjoy i
51、t.Reading will also be enjoyable if the subject interests you or you believe it is useful.For example, suppose in biology you were studying how plants reproduce, then you could find an English text about this 9._ the Internet.That way you would be practicing reading in English as well as 10._(study)
52、 biology.【解题导语】文章向我们介绍了英语阅读练习的相关技巧，强调练习在任何领域都起着重要作用。1to improve解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：大多数人认为在任何尝试中，提升你技能最好的方式是练习，练习，再更多练习。the best way to do sth.为固定结构，意为“做某事的最佳方式”，动词不定式结构作后置定语。2equally解析：考查词性转换。句意：这一点同样适用于体育运动或成为一名好的音乐家、画家或医生。分析句子结构可知，apply to为动词短语，应用副词修饰。故填equally。3achievement(s)解析：考查词性转换。句意：当然，天赋对于取得高成就起着
53、重要作用设空前为介词in，故填achieve的名词形式achievement(s)，作宾语。4applies解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：同样的原则适用于有能力的读者。根据句意及句子结构可知，The same principle为主语，且此处阐述的是客观事实，故谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填applies。5techniques解析：考查名词单复数。句意：有些特定的技巧供你学习，然后练习取决于你自己。technique在此意为“技巧”，为可数名词，根据There are可知应用复数形式。故填techniques。6it解析：考查代词。句意见上一题解析。It is up to sb.
54、to do sth.为固定句型，it为形式主语，真正的主语是后面的动词不定式。故填it。7whether解析：考查宾语从句。句意：检测一篇文章是否难度适中的一种方式是读第一页。分析句子结构可知，test为动词，后接宾语从句，结合句意和空后的or not可知，此处填whether。8higher解析：考查形容词的比较级。句意：如果生词率高于3%，你将很难读懂文章，因此可能也不会喜欢这篇文章。根据空后的than可知，此处应用形容词的比较级。故填higher。9on解析：考查介词。句意：你可以在网上找到有关这一主题的英文文章。on the Internet为固定搭配，意为“在网上”。10studyi
55、ng解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：你可以用那种方式练习用英语阅读和学习生物。由as well as可知，practicing和设空处并列，故填studying。 应用文写作假定你是李华，你是新华中学的学生会主席，你校将于5月2530日在广州沙面举行龙舟赛(Dragon Boat Race)。请根据以下内容给姐妹学校剑桥中学(Cambridge High School)写一封邀请信：1写信目的；2活动时间、地点和意义；3回复时间：2018年4月15日前。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Sir or Madam，I am L
56、i Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xinhua High School. Im writing to invite your school to take part in our schools upcoming Dragon Boat Race from May 25th to 30th on the Pearl River in Shamian, Guangzhou._Yours sincerely，Li HuaOne possible version：Dear_Sir_or_Madam，I_am_Li_Hua,_chairman_of_the
57、_Student_Union_of_Xinhua_High_School._Im_writing_to_invite_your_school_to_take_part_in_our_schools_upcoming_Dragon_Boat_Race_from_May_25th_to_30th_on_the_Pearl_River_in_Shamian,_Guangzhou.The event is a fantastic opportunity for our schools to develop closer ties and to promote cultural exchange. Th
58、e annual Dragon Boat Festival is one of Chinas most important cultural events, commemorating the ancient Poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself after being accused. It will provide students the chance to learn from each other, improve their boating skills and promote friendship.We know that Cambridge Hig
59、h School has an outstanding boating team and would love you to take part.Wed appreciate hearing from your reply before April 15th.Yours_sincerely，Li_Hua 概要写作阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。For some of us who want to do a bit more exercise, running is the obvious and popular choice. But is it better to do
60、your running outdoors in the wind and rain, or to go down to your local gym and work up a sweat on the treadmill(跑步机)?Firstly, which of these approaches is likely to get you fitter? Those who are enthusiastic about running outdoors claim it uses up more energy. The main reason is wind resistance, wh
61、ich you dont get a lot when you are a gym rat.When it comes to work rate, which approach is safer? In the gym, of course, you are unlikely to be hit by falling branches or trip over a stone. But when it comes to injuries, there is a danger which is more common among treadmill runners. When you are o
62、n a treadmill, you are doing the same thing over and over again. For every mile you run, your foot will hit the ground about 1，000 times. Repeating the same movement puts you at greater risk of damage.If you run outside, particularly if you go offroad, there is going to be more variety. Each step wi
63、ll be different from the one that went before, simply because you are running on an uneven and varied surface. Research suggests that this constant challenge not only strengthens muscles, but also improves your sense of balance.It seems obvious that running in the great outdoors puts you closer to n
64、ature and has turned to be better than running in a small space. Exercising in natural environments, particularly in green spaces, was associated with greater feelings and increased energy. People who exercised outdoors claimed to enjoy it more, found it more satisfying and said they were more likel
65、y to do it again.For me outdoor running has clear advantages. Its far more varied. But the best advice, especially if youre starting out, is to pick the kind of running that you enjoy and which youre likely to stick to._One possible version：Is it better to run outside or on a treadmill? Actually out
66、door running has some clear advantages. First, running outdoors gets you fitter. Second, running outdoors is safer.Third, running outside strengthens your muscles and improves your sense of balance.Finally, running outside makes you feel greater and more energetic.The best advice is to stick to your favourite kind of running.