1、Unit 3The Million Pound Bank Note.阅读理解(2020湖南省名校联盟高三联考)Harry Potter movies are huge hits and loved by children all over the world.Kids can lose themselves in the wonderful world of magic while learning values that are important to them.Thats why Paula DuPr Pesman，the associate producer of the Harry
2、Potter movies，found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children.Her move towards charity work did not happen by chance.While working on the set of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone”，Pesman received a call asking i
3、f she could realize the wish of a child，who was a fan named Gillian with a wish to see a movie about Harry Potter. Though such a wish seemed impossible to achieve，Pesman brought together the crew who together overcame the challenges and put together a roughcut screening for the young girl.Pesmans de
4、termination to help Gillian came from her own experience of living with her husband，who had fought and won the battle with cancer. Carrying out Gillians wish enabled her to witness how powerful supporting a family in need can be. So she left the career she loved in 2005 to start her organization.The
5、re With Care provides many services that families in need rarely find，such as transportation to and from the hospital，gas cards，deep cleaning services，clothing and meals，especially when kids are in hospital. Now the organization has helped over 4，000 families.Looking back，she said，“In a way I think
6、everything came together so that today we would be here helping. It gave us a new purpose and a new way of helping people.”语篇解读Paula DuPre Pesman原是哈利波特电影的副制片人，她在帮助一个女孩实现梦想后放弃工作，成立慈善机构帮助有患病儿童的家庭。1Why does the author talk about Harry Potter movies in paragraph 1?ATo introduce a nonprofit organization.
7、BTo express admiration for Pesmans choice.CTo prove the popularity of the movies.DTo explain why Pesman quit as a producer.B考查推理判断。第一段介绍了哈利波特电影的巨大成功和影响力，第二段紧接着说“Thats why Paula DuPr Pesman，the associate producer of the Harry Potter movies，found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start
8、her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children”，由此可以推知，Pesman在这么成功的电影中担任副制片人，她要放弃这样的工作去创办慈善机构不是轻易就可以下定决心的，但是Pesman做到了，作者钦佩她作出的这个选择。故选B项。2What inspired Pesman to found There With Care?AThe success of Harry Potter movies.BHer enthusiasm for helping the needy.CThe experience of
9、 realizing a girls wish.DHer living with her cancersuffering husband.C考查细节理解。第三段提到了Pesman帮助一个小女孩实现愿望的经历，第四段提到“Carrying out Gillians wish enabled her to witness how powerful supporting a family in need can be. So she left the career she loved in 2005 to start her organization”，由此可知，这次经历鼓励她创办了There Wi
10、th Care，故答案为C项。3Which words can be used to describe Pesman?AWarmhearted and generous.BStrongminded and ambitious.CEasygoing and understanding.DHardworking and creative.A考查推理判断。根据文章的内容可知，Paula DuPr Pesman关心那些患病儿童，帮助他们实现人生梦想，而且成立慈善机构，为有患病儿童的家庭提供帮助。从这些细节中可以看出她的善良和慷慨。4Which will be the best title for th
11、e text?AA Sick Girls Wish Finally Came TrueBThere With Care Was Born from MoviesCHarry Potter Movies Helped Sick ChildrenDA Producer Left Movies to Do Charitable WorkD考查标题判断。通览全文可知，Paula Dupr Pesman原是哈利波特电影的副制片人，她在帮助一个女孩实现梦想后放弃工作，成立慈善机构帮助有患病儿童的家庭。因此最佳标题为D项。.七选五 (2020合肥市高三调研)When speaking of a party，
12、it often means there will be a lot of fun._1_ This is especially true if you are running it on a budget.But as long as you are wise enough，it is possible for you to throw a party even if you dont have deep pockets.Take these tips to help you.Define your budget for the party._2_ For instance，if you o
13、nly have 50 bucks，it is not a practical idea to buy new plates，glasses and the like.In that case，your money need to be saved for more important things in the party such as food and drink._3_ Seek the help of your friends to decide on a theme for the party.Set a date to make your own invitations and
14、decorations.You can also check the Web for imagination when thinking of great party ideas without extra expense.Ask for contributions from your guests.A party is not always something you have to shoulder all by yourself._4_ It is also a good idea to make a request for their support of items other th
15、an food such as napkins，and paper plates.With their help，your party will have a variety of good foods and enough kitchenware without ever shouldering all the bills yourself.Dont forget to show your appreciation!Keep your attitude positive throughout the party._5_ Instead，entertain your guests with a
16、 smile，and the relaxing atmosphere will turn the party into a success.Even if it is within a budget，the most important thing about a party is to make it memorable and fun for everyone in attendance.AAsk your friends to do you a favor.BGet your imagination going for the party.CYou can show your guest
17、s that you are enthusiastic.DYou can ask your guests to bring their speciality to the event.EThis way，you know what to buy for the party and what to set aside.FYou are never supposed to wear an apologetic look for not having much.GThis is not always the case，however，when it is your turn to throw a p
18、arty.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。主要对如何在经费紧张的情况下组织聚会提供了相关建议，如寻求客人的帮助，保持乐观等。1G考查上下文衔接。空前表示说到聚会，它通常意味着会有很多乐趣，空后表示如果你经费紧张的话，这一点尤其正确，故可知，空处内容要和第一句形成转折，因此G项符合语境。2E考查上下文衔接。根据空前一句“Define your budget for the party”和空后的例子可知，空处讲的是知道该买什么不该买什么，因此E项符合语境。3B考查段落主旨句。本段讲的主要是确定聚会主题、确定日期来制作请帖并进行装饰、上网搜索新的点子来节约不必要的支出，强调了想象力，故B项符合语境。4D考
19、查上下文衔接。本段主题句是“Ask for contributions from your guests”，所以此处应该讲具体可以怎样从客人那里获得帮助，所以D项符合语境，且与空后一句形成递进关系。5F考查上下文衔接。本段主题句是“Keep your attitude positive throughout the party”，根据空后一句中的“Instead，entertain your guests with a smile”可知，此处应涉及与面带微笑相反的情况，故F项符合语境。.完形填空(2020济宁市6月模拟)FedEx driver Ari Kadin was making his
20、 rounds near a pond in Rockwall，Texas.Suddenly，he heard a_1_sound，just like a cry for help.About 15 feet from the frozen banks was the_2_of that crya brown and white dog，_3_to grasp a thin layer of ice.An elderly man had already come to her_4_Hed entered the pond in a rowboat and was breaking the ic
21、e with a rock to _5_a path to the dog.It was_6_going，and Kadin，42，thought he stood a better_7_Kadin slid to go_8_the rowboat and used the elderly mans rock to hit the ice_9_，only to slip off the boat，falling into 16 feet of freezing water.He_10_in time to see the dog going under.He swam about five f
22、eet toward her，_11_her collar，and pulled her to the ice.He then_12_the dog into the boat and slid it back to the shore，where_13_bystanders rushed the dog to the home of the rowboat owner，a retired vet.A few more minutes in the pond，the vet told Kadin，the dog would have likely_14_cardiac arrest (心脏停搏
23、).The next day，Kadin was back working the same neighborhood when the dog jumped on him and_15_him in wet kisses.“That special delivery was the highlight of my FedEx career，” says Kadin.语篇解读文章属于记叙文，讲述了联邦快递司机Ari Kadin拯救一只落水小狗的故事。1A.familiar BsweetCstrange DweakC根据空后的“just like a cry for help”可知，Ari Ka
24、din听到了奇怪的声音。strange“奇怪的，奇特的，异常的”。2A.access BappearanceCresource DsourceD根据下文的“a brown and white dog.a thin layer of ice”可知，离冰冻的河岸大约15英尺的地方是叫声的来源一只白棕色的狗。access“通道，通路，入径”；appearance“外貌，外观，外表”；resource“资源，财力”；source“来源，出处”。3A.struggling BhesitatingCmanaging DexpectingA根据语境可知，小狗落水了，奋力抓住一层薄薄的冰。struggle“奋
25、斗，拼搏，作出极大的努力”。4A.rescue BattractionCcompanion DconcernA根据下文的“Hed entered the pond in a rowboat and was breaking the ice.to the dog”可知，一位老人已经开始实施对小狗的营救了。rescue“营救，解救，救援”；companion“伴侣，陪伴，旅伴”。5A.spot Bblock Ccreate DrepairC根据上文的“breaking the ice with a rock”及下文的“a path to the dog”可知，老人用石块破冰以开出一条通道。crea
26、te“创造，创建”。 6A.fast BeffectiveCslow DurgentC根据语境可知，老人年纪大了，所以进展缓慢。slow“缓慢的，迟缓的，耗时的”。7A.approach BconclusionCsolution DchanceD根据Kadin年龄相对较小以及下一段的内容可判断，Kadin认为他有更大的机会救出小狗。stand a chance是固定用法，意为“有可能成功，有机会获得”。8A.off BaboardCacross DaroundB根据语境可知，Kadin登上划艇，然后用石块猛烈地敲击冰面。aboard“在上，上”。 9A.violently BslightlyC
27、frequently DblindlyA参见上题解析。violently“猛烈地，强烈地”；blindly“不加思考地，盲目地”。10A.rearranged BresurfacedCresponded DrecoveredB根据上文的“falling into 16 feet of freezing water”及下文的“to see the dog going under”可知，此处指Kadin重新浮出水面。resurface“再次浮出，再次露出(水面或地面)”11A.took control of Bcaught sight ofCtook possession of Dgrabbed
28、hold ofD根据下文的“her collar，and pulled her to the ice”可知，Kadin抓住了小狗的颈圈，把它拉到了冰上。grab hold of“抓住，握住”。12A.squeezed BpushedCpersuaded DforcedB根据语境可知，Kadin在把小狗拉上来后，把它推进了船里。squeeze“挤压，捏”；push“推，推动”。13A.anxious BinnocentCguilty DcasualA根据上文对小狗的处境以及老人和Kadin救小狗的过程的描写可判断，围观的人应是忧心忡忡的。anxious“焦虑的，不安的，担心的”；casual“漫
29、不经心的，随随便便的，不放在心上的”。14A.tolerated BpreventedCbeaten DsufferedD兽医说，如果小狗在池塘里再多待几分钟的话，它很可能会心脏停搏。tolerate“容忍，容许，忍受”；suffer“受苦，受难，遭受”。15A.begged BbathedCwrapped DteasedB根据下文的“wet kisses”可知，此处表示小狗跳到Kadin身上，一个劲儿地亲他。beg“恳求，祈求”；bathe“覆盖，使沐浴在里”；wrap“包，裹(礼物等)”；tease“取笑，戏弄”。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整
30、的短文。(2020潍坊市6月模拟)“Mommy，dont go，” my threeyearold son screamed as I walked to the door.My fifteenyearold leaned against the kitchen counter with his arms folded across his chest，not screaming，but glaring at me as I pulled his little brother off my legs.“Are you mad at me too？”“You spend all your tim
31、e taking care of other peoples kids，but what about us？” Dylan left angrily.I was shocked and a little hurt.How could my own child not understand that the work I was doing was saving lives？Then the answer hit me.He didnt know，because he had never seen what Healing the Children actually did.Dylan had
32、heard the stories of sick children，but had never once looked into the eyes of a child and understood the hard truththat without our help，the children would likely die.“Get dressed.You are going with me，” I said.I spent the drive explaining the case of Hector to my son，who pretended to ignore me the
33、entire time.“Hes seven，only weighs thirty pounds and is very sick.He has a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot，which could kill him.It is a miracle (奇迹) that he is still alive.”I went on to explain that it took a team of volunteer medical staff to get Hector to the hospital from his remote vi
34、llage and care for him while he was there.Still，Dylan seemed unimpressed.We stopped at a convenience store for water and snacks.Dylan had one large and one small Slurpee (思乐冰饮料).He said the small one was for Hector.I doubted whether the little guy would be able to drink it，but remained silent.This w
35、as the first interest Dylan had shown in being there.I wasnt about to ruin it.I stopped at the nurses station to check on Hectors progress while Dylan went to his room.Our patient was recovering physically，but the nurse was concerned that Hector was struggling emotionally.She said，“Kids usually boun
36、ce back fast，but he hardly speaks and never smiles.”注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1：Imagine my surprise when I heard laughter from Hectors room._Paragraph 2：On the way home that night，Dylan asked me several times whether Hector would be okay._答案：Paragraph 1：Imagine my surprise when I heard la
37、ughter from Hectors room.I entered and found Dylan sitting on the edge of Hectors bed wiping pieces of frozen drink from Hectors mouth.Both boys were giggling and Hector was apparently enjoying the company.I spent the rest of the day speaking to doctors and watching my son playing with the special l
38、ittle boy.It was truly amazing to watch them interact，as if it were the most natural thing in the world.Perhaps to the two of them it was.Paragraph 2：On the way home that night，Dylan asked me several times whether Hector would be okay.I told him this boy would get well but he had a hard road ahead of him.My son seemed to be lost in thought for a while.Then he declared his decision to join Healing the Children as a volunteer to help Hector and other children.I never thought that a moody teenager would take up the voluntary work and never again complain about his mothers crazy work schedule.