1、专题强化练(四)七选五第一组A主题语境:人与自我读书策略建议用时:7实际用时:正答率:/5There are numerous benefits of reading good books.1 Whatever your field might be, its very important to create a good habit to read beyond your horizons. Here are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit:Determine your reading goal
2、.2 This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose. Start by thinking about how a consistent reading pattern can help you grow indifferent areas of your lifespirit, academics, career, relationships and more.3 Once youre done setting your reading goal for the year, youll need a list to back it
3、 up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. Ask for recommendations from friends and instructors. Its important to keep a journal listing the books youll like to read for each month.Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to hel
4、p put a check and encourage you during times you dont feel motivated.4To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your current reading habits. Do you read at all?5 In order to truly achieve your reading goals and build a consistent reading habit, youll need to set up simple systems, find re
5、sponsible partners, and generally be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.A.Do you study hard at school?B.Make a list of books for each month.C.Do you start off and stop at some point?D.Get up early and go to bed late to back up your goal.E.Its important to start off by setting a goal to create a
6、 reading habit.F.Get a friend willing to read, and create a plan to help you achieve your reading goals.G.It can make you think deeper, sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field.答案与解析【语篇解读】文章向我们介绍了一些有助于养成更好和更持久阅读习惯的小策略。1.G上文提示“读好书有很多好处。”承接上文,G项“It can make you think deeper,sharpen your
7、 skills and teach you more about your field.(它能让你思考得更深入,提高你的技能,并教会你更多关于你所在领域的知识。)”切题。故选G项。2.E关键词是“goal”。本段小标题“确定你的阅读目标。”再由下文提示“这个目标应该是明确的,并有一个目的作为后盾。”承接标题和下文,E项“Its important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit.(通过设定一个目标开始养成阅读习惯是很重要的。)”切题。故选E项。3.B此空是段落小标题,应该用短小精悍的祈使句,所以目标锁定在B、D、
8、F三项中。再结合空格下文提示“以记日记的形式列出你每个月想读的书是很重要的。”承接下文内容,B项“Make a list of books for each month.(列出每个月的书单。)”切题。故选B项。4.F上文提示“当你感到没有动力的时候,你的目标需要被支持,以帮助你检查和鼓励你。”承接上文,F项“Get a friend willing to read,and create a plan to help you achieve your reading goals.(找一个愿意阅读的朋友,制定一个帮助你实现阅读目标的计划。)”切题。故选F项。5.C由上文提示“要培养一种阅读文化,你
9、必须首先分析你当前的阅读习惯。你读书吗?”承接上文,C项“Do you start off and stop at some point?(你会在某一点开始并停止吗?)”切题。故选C项。B主题语境:人与社会历史故事建议用时:7实际用时:正答率:/5(2019四川眉山一诊)The American city of Detroit was like Paris, some people said. It had a big river, beautiful wide streets and important buildings. Then, in the 20th century, it was
10、 called Motor City because of the number of car factories there. Workers in the car factories had good jobs and they earned good money.1 Life was good. But at the beginning of the 21st century, Detroit became Americas poorest big city.2The citys population fell for several reasons. One reason is tha
11、t people moved to the suburbs (郊区) in the 1950s because new highways were built. Another reason is that in 1967 some violent events happened there and it became dangerous.3 Also the big car companies like General Motors and Chrysler had huge problems. And in 2008,the world financial crisis had a big
12、 effect on many cities, especially Detroit. Now, a lot of people in Detroit are poor. Half of the citys families have less than 25,000 dollars a year. In 2013,it became the biggest bankrupt city in American history.4 It had some money to improve small things like lights in the streets so people felt
13、 safe. The police came quickly when there were problems. Old, empty buildings were pulled down. 5 And there are new businesses too. The city gave 10,000 dollars to 30 new small businesses. Now there are grocery stores, juice bars, coffee shops and even bicycle makers. Finally, the city is working ag
14、ain.A. It was a new beginning for the city.B. But then something began to change.C. There is now space for new buildings.D.A lot of people were scared of coming to the city.E. In a period of fifty years, more than half the people left Detroit.F. It wasnt unusual to own a home, a boat and even a holi
15、day home.G. Detroit was famous for the cars General Motors and Chrysler produced.答案与解析【语篇解读】 美国著名的汽车城底特律一度非常发达,人们生活富有;但是在21世纪初,该城市成为美国历史上最大的破产城市,人们纷纷逃离。现在政府积极改变这个城市的经济状况和社会安全,该城市的新生开始了。1.F本空前面谈到工人工作很好,挣钱很多。所以本空承接上文说,人们拥有一套房、一艘船,甚至度假别墅都是司空见惯的事情,故选F项。2.E空格位于句尾。下一段句首内容谈到,底特律城市人口的衰落有几个原因。因此本空应填一个承上启下的句子
16、:谈人口离开的问题,故选E项,表示:在近50年中,一半多的人口离开底特律。3.D上文告诉我们:人们离开的另一个原因是,底特律在1967年发生了骚乱,城市变得不安全,导致人们离开,所以本空接着谈,因为城市危险,人们害怕来这里,故选D项。4.B该题位于句首。本段在谈底特律的现状在慢慢变好,比如本空后面一句谈到底特律获得一些经费改造城市设施,让人们感觉安全等。因此选B项,表示底特律有了转机。5.C上文告诉我们,旧的空的建筑被拆掉,给新的建筑腾出了空间,所以选C项。第二组A主题语境:人与自我生活与学习建议用时:8实际用时:正答率:/5You give your best, perform well a
17、nd hope it gets you noticed, but though good performance is important to advancing your career, unluckily, its not always enough.1 You have to do something else to stand out from the crowd.How do you make sure people will remember you? How do you make a lasting impression? The first one is your atti
18、tude. A cheerful, professional attitude stands out.2 People generally enjoy working with other people who are pleasant and encouraging, rather than complaining, rude and destructive.3 People pay more attention to what you do than what you say. What do you do especially well? Can you learn to do it e
19、ven better? Try to be the go-to person whenever that skill is needed. There is nothing wrong with letting people know youve achieved something significant(重大的),as long as youre careful not to be annoying. Achievement stands out and drives career advancement.Thinking creatively also can help you stan
20、d out. Ask clever and useful questions. Ask questions that no one else is asking. It is often not the answers you provide that make an impression, but your ability to ask clever questions.4Managing your specialness is also important.5 Then learn to make full use of it. Pay attention to what you do b
21、est, what you bring to the table, and whats special about you. Be memorable, talented and creative. Let whats different about you be obvious. Work on developing that “specialness” and you will get noticed.A.Results speak very loudly.B.Dont be afraid to solve the problem.C.The key is to decide whats
22、different about you.D.Pay careful attention to how you express yourself.E.This will show that you can “think outside the box”.F.Many of your workmates are doing great work as well.G.Whatever the workday brings, you should stay confident and happy.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了如何使自己突出。1.F你尽了最大的努力,表现出色,希望它能让你引起注意
23、,但不幸的是,虽然良好的表现对你的职业发展很重要,但如若想让自己在职场中脱颖而出,这是远远不够的,因为你的许多同事也表现很好,故F项正确。2.G由空前“A cheerful,professional attitude stands out”以及空后的句子可知,G项“无论工作日带来什么,你都要保持自信和快乐”符合语境。3.A该空为本段的主题句,从该段内容可知,本段主要说了工作成果的重要性,故A项正确。4.E上文提到了问聪明、有用的问题,问其他人不问的问题,再结合本段的主题句可知,这种提问的能力表明了你能创造性地思考。5.C结合该段的主题句,及该空后的“Then learn to make ful
24、l use of it”可知,该空内容与自己的特殊之处有关,结合选项可知,选C项。B主题语境:人与社会职业申请建议用时:7实际用时:正答率:5(2019江西南昌二模)There are several different types of fire departments.Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers.1,a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a str
25、ong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to handle the tasks required by members of a fire department.Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety.2.The first step in joining a fire department
26、 as a paid firefighter is to submit an application as well as acquire the appropriate training.Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma,and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities.3,and if a candidate already has connections at a fir
27、e department,he may apply for a position straight out of high school.Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department,he must then complete several weeks of training at the departments training center.4.When this is done,the candidate is sent to a fire company for a period
28、of probation (实习).He has to continue training in the new position while being directed by experienced firefighters.5.An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department,then if the application is accepted,the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physica
29、l and written test.Firefighters must also become certified (认证) as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).The level of EMT certification is determined by the individual departments.A.Although it is demandingB.Whichever type is desiredC.However,an academic program is not requiredD.For volunteer firefig
30、hters the procedure is similarE.But joining a volunteer fire department is totally differentF.Training consists of classroom work and practical trainingG.Also,a candidate must be able to respond quickly in emergencies答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇社会类短文阅读。文章主要介绍如何申请成为一名消防员。1.B由上文“There are several different types
31、of fire departments.Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers.”有些公司雇用全职的有薪消防员,有些则完全由志愿者管理,和后面的“a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a strong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to handle the tasks required by
32、 members of a fire department.”可知,无论是哪种类型的消防员,都必须经过严格的身体和学术训练,以确保对消防安全有较强的知识和体力来处理消防队成员的任务。故选B项。2.G由上文的“Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety.”可知,加入消防部门需要通过身体和书面测试,成绩表明对消防安全有全面的了解。此外,申请者必须能够在紧急情况下迅速作
33、出反应。故选G项。3.C由上文的“Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma,and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities”可知,通常消防队员必须有高中文凭,并在社区学院和大学完成一些两年制或四年的消防科学课程,和后句“and if a candidate already has connections at a fire department,he may apply for a
34、position straight out of high school.”如果一个申请者已经在消防部门有联系,他可以直接从高中申请职位,可知,这种情况,专业教学计划就是不需要的。故选C项。4.F由上文的“Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department,he must then complete several weeks of training at the departments training center.”可知,一旦申请者申请并被消防部门接受,他必须在消防部门的培训中心完成数周的培
35、训,培训包括课堂工作和实践培训。故选F项。5.D由下文的“An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department,then if the application is accepted,the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physical and written test.”可知,申请必须提交给志愿消防部门,如果申请被接受,候选人将参加一个培训计划,然后需要通过身体和书面测试,可知,对于志愿消防员来说,程序是
36、相似的。故选D项。第三组A主题语境:人与社会文化历史建议用时:8实际用时:正答率:/5(2019广东潮州二模)The history of writing instruments,with which humans have recorded and conveyed thoughts and feelings,is the history of civilization itself.This is how we know about our ancestors and their life.The handy sharpened-stone was adapted into the fir
37、st writing instrument.Around 24,000 BC,the cave man started drawing pictures with the stone onto the walls of his cave.1 Walls at the Apollo site in Namibia are believed to be the oldest rock paintings to date.Before paper came along,people used clay or wax tablets on which they wrote with sharp obj
38、ects such as metal sticks or bones.Around 6000 years ago,the Egyptians invented the first paper-like material called papyrus.The word “paper” actually comes from the word “papyrus”.2 Bones or metal sticks were no longer useful as the papyrus could not be scratched.So the Egyptians created a reed-pen
39、 perfect for the papyrus.3 And thus,ancient Egyptians transformed bamboo stems (茎) into an early form of a fountain pen.Another writing instrument that remained active in history for a long period was the quill (鹅毛) pen.Introduced around 700 AD,the quill was a pen made from a bird feather.Goose feat
40、hers were most common.4 For making fine line drawings,crow feathers were the best.When writers had better inks and paper and handwriting had developed into both an art form and an everyday occurrence,mans inventive nature once again turned to improving the writing instrument.5A.Now something was nee
41、ded to write upon the papyrus.B.The papyrus became the most popular material at that time.C.Swan feathers were of a high quality,being rare and most expensive.D.Bamboo stems were better and much more expensive than goose feathers.E.These were mostly the stems of grasses,especially from the bamboo pl
42、ant.F.This led to the development of the modern fountain pen in the 19th century.G.These drawings showed events in daily life like the planting of crops or hunting victories.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了人类书写工具的发展。1.G上文“Around 24,000 BC,the cave man started drawing pictures with the stone onto the walls of
43、 his cave.”告诉我们:公元前24,000年左右,穴居人开始用石头在洞穴的墙上画画,故选G项(这些画展示了日常生活中的事件,如种植庄稼和狩猎胜利)。2.A下文的“Bones or metal sticks were no longer useful as the papyrus could not be scratched.”告诉我们,纸莎草纸不能刮,骨头和金属棒不再有用,故选A项(现在需要能在纸莎草纸上写的东西)。3.E下文的“And thus,ancient Egyptians transformed bamboo stems into an early form of a fou
44、ntain pen.”告诉我们,古埃及人把竹子的茎变成了早期形式的钢笔,故选E项(这些主要是草的茎,尤其是竹子的茎)。4.C上文的“Goose feathers were most common.”告诉我们,最常见的是鹅毛,故选C项(天鹅羽毛质量很好,既稀有又昂贵)。5.F上文的“mans inventive nature once again turned to improving the writing instrument”告诉我们,人类的创造天性再次转向书写工具,故选F项(这导致了现代钢笔在19世纪的发展)。B主题语境:人与社会密码设置建议用时:7实际用时:正答率:/5(2019山西太
45、原一模)The first Thursday in May is World Password Day,but dont buy a cake or send cards.Computer chip maker Intel created the event as an annual reminder.1.The purpose of a password is to limit access to information.Having a very common or simple one like “abcdef” or even normal words like “password”,
46、is barely any security at all.2.Hackers password cracking tools take advantage of this lack of creativity and get in our accounts easily.More experienced users would choose a less common password.However,they might still fall victim to cracking software.3?A secure password is all that stands between
47、 us and a cyber criminal.It should be unique and complex,which a hacker cant easily guess or crack.The best passwords are supposed to be at least 15 characters long and full of random numbers and letters.However,a long password means a complicated process to log into a website.4.You may want to writ
48、e it down,but it is not suggested due to risk.Then what should we do?5.You can choose a phrase such as “I want to go to England.” Next,convert it to an abbreviation (缩略语) by using the first letters of each word and changing the word “to” to “2”.Then you get the following password phrase:iw2g2e.You c
49、an make it even more complex by adding punctuation,spaces or symbols:%iw_2g2e!.It is much easier to remember and safer.Cant wait to try?Lets say goodbye to “666666” and change your password right now.A.What do network security experts doB.Try using shortened phrases for passwordsC.How can we ensure
50、the safety of a passwordD.Changing password regularly is an effective wayE.That is like closing a door but not actually locking itF.It is used to say farewell to popular passwords like “123456”G.And it is also difficult for us to remember a long irregular password答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了安全密码的设置。1.F
51、上文告诉我们“电脑芯片制造商英特尔(Intel)将此次活动作为年度提醒。”承接上文,F项“It is used to say farewell to popular passwords like 123456(它被用来告别像“123456”这样的流行密码)”切题。故选F项。2.E上文告诉我们“拥有一个非常常见或简单的密码像abcdef,甚至像password这样的普通单词,几乎没有任何安全性。”承接上文,E项“That is like closing a door but not actually locking it(这就像关了一扇门,但实际上并没有锁上)”切题。故选E项。3.C此空应该是一
52、个特殊疑问句,所以在A项或C项中选。再由下文提示“一个安全的密码是我们和网络罪犯之间唯一的屏障。”可知,C项“How can we ensure the safety of a password(如何确保密码的安全性)”切题。故选C项。4.G上文告诉我们“然而,长密码意味着登录网站的过程很复杂。”承接上文,G项“And it is also difficult for us to remember a long irregular password(我们也很难记住一个长而不规则的密码)”切题。该项中的also将上下句连在一起。故选G项。5.B下文告诉我们“你可以选择像我想去英国这样的短语。”承
53、接下文,B项“Try using shortened phrases for passwords(尝试使用缩写短语作为密码)”切题。故选B项。第四组A主题语境:人与社会人际交往建议用时:6实际用时:正答率:/5(2019四川成都三诊)I am a Korean-American growing up in South Korea.My delayed first day at Wheaton College was my first time in the U.S.in more than 10 years.From my first time eating at Chipotle to th
54、e endless variety of Scotch tapes on display at Target,culture shock affected me deeply.I was flooded with the rush of Starbucks caffeine (咖啡因).1On that first day to-do list was a job interview for a worker position.The interviewer asked where I was from.Seoul.2 English literature.He said,“Oh,you mu
55、st be enthusiastic about coming all the way here to study English from South Korea!”That comment annoyed me,in a way I couldnt describe then.Its clearer now:3 The interviewer was measuring my passion without knowing anything about me,only based on where I was coming from.That interview was a small e
56、xample of what came after that first day of college,but I hesitate to tell the story because some people who made ridiculously ignorant(无知的) comments ended up being my good friends.This wasnt easy. 4 Through them,I learned to express my feelings clearly in words.To them,I owe this story.We get to kn
57、ow some people and others we dont.We make decisions to involve in conversations or not.5 Otherwise,I would have stayed in my bubble,meeting only people who say things that sound right.A.People think differently from me.B.It taught me disagreements are unnecessary.C.It took a lot of listening,patienc
58、e and effort.D.The comment was focused on my upbringing.E.He then asked what I would be studying here.F.I was excited and terrified but tried to act bravely.G.In a way,Im thankful that I had to take those extra steps from the first day.答案与解析【语篇解读】 作者通过自己的亲身经历说明了我们可以认识一些人,也可以不认识一些人。我们决定是否参与对话。1.F上文“I
59、 was flooded with the rush of Starbucks caffeine”告诉我们,“我”被星巴克的咖啡因冲昏了头脑。该空承接上文,F项“我既兴奋又害怕,但还是努力表现得勇敢些。”符合语境,故选F项。2.E由下文English literature.可知,E项“然后,他问我将在这里学习什么。”切题,故选E项。3.D由下文“The interviewer was measuring my passion without knowing anything about me,only based on where I was coming from.”可知面试官只是由“我”的
60、出生地来衡量“我”的热情,而对“我”一无所知。该空引出下文,D选项“这个评论的重点是我的成长经历。”切题,故选D项。4.C上文“This wasnt easy.”告诉我们:这并不容易。下文“Through them,I learned to express my feelings clearly in words.”表明通过它们,“我”学会了用语言清楚地表达“我”的感情。该空承上启下,C项“这需要大量的倾听、耐心和努力。”符合语境,故选C项。5.G由下文“Otherwise,I would have stayed in my bubble,meeting only people who say
61、 things that sound right.”可知否则,“我”就会待在自己的透明圆形罩中,只见那些说话好听的人。该空引出下文,G项“从某种程度上来说,我很感激从第一天开始我就不得不采取那些额外的步骤。”符合语境,故选G项。B主题语境:人与自我生活与学习建议用时:9实际用时:正答率:/5Advice for High School StudentsAs a person who is graduating from high school very soon,I have some suggestions for students in high school or students wh
62、o are soon going to be high school students.1 I am sure others can benefit from reading them and will not make similar mistakes like me.2 Do not value first impression highly.Dont dismiss a person or an idea too early just because you immediately get a bad impression.You will miss many opportunities
63、 because of that.Although something seems bad at the first impression,it does not mean it is bad all the time.Try to give everything a fair chance.Dont try to please everybody.There is no way you can please everybody or get everybody to agree with you.3 It is a huge waste of time.Have respect for au
64、thority.No matter how much you may dislike them,just remember that teachers and parents care about you and they are only doing their jobs.4 Dont argue with them and just obey them.Realize a high school is not the real world.The real world isnt a closed environment.5 What is rewarded in high school s
65、uch as popularity and agreement is different from what is rewarded in the real world.If high school isnt working out for you,you may find yourself better at handling the real world.A.Do not be too quick to judge.B.So just learn to say the word “No” a lot.C.Listen to their advice and consider it care
66、fully.D.Many of these are based on regrets that I have.E.Bad habits are hard to break and remain with you for a long time.F.Dont spend any effort trying to please others who will never like you.G.It is a free society where people accept responsibility for their actions.答案与解析【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作者是一个即将高中毕
67、业的人,他给学弟学妹们提出了一些有用的建议。1.D根据前文“As a person who is graduating from high school very soon,I have some suggestions for students in high school or students who are soon going to be high school students.”可知,作为一个即将高中毕业的人,作者有一些建议,想给在高中或即将成为高中生的学生。可见,作者主要是以自己的经验教训为基础的。D项符合语境。2.A根据后文“Do not value first impres
68、sion highly.”(不要太看重第一印象。)可知,空处应该说对事物不要太快做出判断。故A项符合语境。3.F根据前文“Dont try to please everybody.”(不要试图取悦每个人。)和后文“It is a huge waste of time.”(这完全是浪费时间。)可知,不要费尽心思取悦不可能喜欢你的人。故F项符合。4.C根据前文“Have respect for authority.No matter how much you may dislike them,just remember that teachers and parents care about you and they are only doing their jobs.”可知,要认真听取他们的教诲。C项符合语境。5.G根据前文“Realize a high school is not the real world.The real world isnt a closed environment.”可知,要明白高中不是真正的世界,真正的世界不是封闭的环境,而是一个人人都对自己言行负责的自由社会。G项符合语境。
