1、小卷速测(十七)完形+阅读C+D (限时:30分钟). 完形填空When my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didnt 1. At twelve, she asked our parents if she could join a full-time music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister 2 talent.I was better at my
2、3. My teacher had told my parents that I had great potential(潜力). So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 4 me. But the only time he was 5 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. Back then, I was 6 about the British TV show “The Avengers”, which was on every Saturday at 3 p.m. I let noth
3、ing take up my “Avengers” hour. So I refused this amazing opportunity. Today, I dont even have a 7 in my house.My sister became an engineer, but she 8 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she left her 9. She went back to college, got a(n) 10 in music education, and became a music teacher.
4、She starts kids out on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 11.Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a concert. A big crowd of friends and family 12 for her. As she played, I looked around at the audience. Everyone was 13 enjoying the music. It occurred
5、to me that I was the only person who remembered that 7-year-old kid making those perfectly 14 sounds and knew how far she had come, despite everything.15 is important. But enthusiasm is even more important.()1.A.come outB.take awayC.give upD.put off()2.A.spottedB.possessedC.admiredD.lacked()3.A.subj
6、ectB.projectC.instrumentD.practice()4.A.trainB.correctC.testD.compare()5.A.freeB.emptyC.strictD.easy()6.A.seriousB.crazyC.angryD.happy()7.A.TVB.violinC.pianoD.play()8.A.alwaysB.alreadyC.neverD.once()9.A.jobB.placeC.homeD.sister ()10.A.chanceB.degreeC.ideaD.dream()11.A.acceptedB.providedC.expectedD.r
7、eceived()12.A.turned upB.turned outC.turned onD.turned off()13.A.quicklyB.reallyC.exactlyD.mainly()14.A.beautifulB.awfulC.powerfulD.careful()15.A.StudyB.InterestC.TalentD.Exercise. 阅读理解Passage 12020原创The janitor is the person who helps keep the school clean. Every morning students come from all over
8、 and walk into the school building. A building can get dirty, especially when a lot of people go into it. The janitor sweeps and mops the floors so that the dirt brought in gets cleaned up.The teacher is the person who runs the classroom. The teacher helps you learn about different topics and gives
9、you assignments. If you dont understand something, you can ask the teacher for help.The principal is the person who is in charge of the whole school. The principal is the leader of the school. The principal is in charge of all the teachers at the school. The principal is the person whom parents call
10、 when they want to talk to someone about the school. The principal usually sets high expectations for the students and makes sure that learning is happening in the school.American schools are in a city or town. The city or town has a leader, too. The leader is usually called the mayor. The mayor is
11、in charge of running the government of the city or town. The mayor works with the people in the city or town and the other people in the government to fix the problems of the city or town. The mayor has a lot of responsibility.An American city or town is located within a state. Just like a city or t
12、own has a leader, a state has a leader, too. The leader of a state is called the governor. An American state is a part of the United States. There are 50 states, and each one has a governor. The person who is the leader of the United States of America is called the president. There have been over fo
13、rty presidents throughout the course of Americas history. The first president of the United States of America was George Washington. Who is the current president?1.Who are some of the people described in the passage? ()A.lawyers, doctors and bankersB.singers, actors and dancers C.janitors, teachers
14、and principalsD.governor, mayor and students 2.According to the passage, which of the following is True?()A.People can work in the same place and do different things. B.Principals work with teachers but not with students.C.The person who is the leader of the a state is called president.D.The major i
15、s the only person who can fix the problems of the city.3.How many governors are there in America?()A.One.B.Twenty-five.C.Fifty.D.Ten.4.What is this passage mainly about? ()A.The responsibilities of janitors and governors.B.Different people and their jobs.C.How a janitor keeps a school clean.D.The ty
16、pes of jobs in America.Passage 22019连云港You think its “cool” to carry your backpacks and head out to school. But if you dont know exactly how to choose, load, lift and wear themthese all-important accessories(配件)can be a pain in the back. Not to mention the neck, head and shoulders. Backpacks can inf
17、luence your health. Carrying a heavy load improperly can lead to poor body position; and even hurt the spinal column(脊柱). This can cause muscle strain, headaches, back, neck and arm pain. For example, if it is carried on one shoulder, a heavy backpack forces the muscles and spine to balance the uneq
18、ual weight. This may increase the possible back problems later in life. More than 50 percent of young people suffer back pain by their teenage years. Research shows that this could be mainly caused by improper use of backpacks. Heres some advice to help you carry backpacks comfortably and safely. Ch
19、oose the right backpack. Forget leather(皮革)! It looks great, but its far too heavy. Go for canvas(帆布). Pick a pack that has two wide, adjustable, comfortable shoulder straps(带子),along with a hip or waist strap, and plenty of pockets. Make sure the pack fits properly and its size is suitable for the
20、wearers body. Packing it properly. Only put in the pack what is needed for that day. Its a good idea to know what each object weighs. The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 percent of the wearers own body weight. Pack heaviest objects close to the body, and place little
21、ones outside, away from the back. Putting the backpack on. Put the pack on a smooth surface, at waist height. Put on the pack, one shoulder at a time, then adjust(调整)the straps to fit comfortably. Remember when lifting a backpack, or anything, to lift using the arms and legs and to bend at the knees
22、. The right way to wear a backpack. Both shoulder straps should be used, and adjusted so that the pack fits the body, without hanging to one side. Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder. You should be able to move your hands between the backpack and your back. The waist strap should a
23、lso be worn. Take the above advice, and you may not complain back pain, numbness or weakness in your arms and legs any more.5.What could mainly cause some young people to suffer back pain by their teenage years?()A.Too much homework.B.Poor treatment for backs.C.Improper use of backpacks.D.Unhealthy
24、sleep position. 6.Which of the following does the writer suggest?()Choose a leather backpack because it looks “cool” to go to school.Pick a pack that its size is suitable for the wearers body.Make sure the backpack contains only what is needed for that day.Pack heaviest objects close to the body, an
25、d place little ones outside.Put the pack on a smooth surface, above the waist height.A.B.C.D.7.If a boy weighs 40 kg, how heavy should his filled backpack be at most?()A.About 4 kg.B.About 6 kg.C.About 10 kg.D.About 15 kg. 8.What is the passage mainly about?()A.Some problems that teenagers face in t
26、heir study at school.B.The suitable backpack material that you should choose.C.The good influence that backpacks have on your health.D.Some advice on how to carry backpacks comfortably and safely. 【参考答案】.主旨大意本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者妹妹通过努力实现了自己儿时的理想,揭示了坚持和毅力是成功的基础。1.C考查动词短语辨析。根据前一句How did she sound? Terrible.
27、她拉的很难听,但是她没有放弃。2.D考查动词辨析。家人拒绝她去音乐学校,是因为觉得她没有天赋。3.C考查名词辨析。根据So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area,可知“我”擅长的是钢琴,是一种乐器。4.A考查动词辨析。因为“我”在钢琴上有潜力,所以父母找了当地最好的老师来训练“我”。5.A考查形容词辨析。老师只有在周六下午3点有空。6.B考查形容词辨析。通过下文I let nothing take up my “Avengers” hour.可知这个节目无可取代,可见作者对这个节目狂热的喜爱。7.C考查名词辨析。根据上文So I
28、 refused this amazing opportunity.可知,“我”放弃了这个机会,作者又在本句中强调至今“我”家甚至连钢琴也没有。8.C考查副词辨析。虽然“我”妹妹成了工程师,但她从来没有放弃自己的音乐梦想。文章的后两段讲述的都是妹妹是如何做的。9.A考查名词辨析。本段第一句My sister became an engineer,可知她离开了她的工作,重新返回大学学习音乐。10.B考查名词辨析。根据下文became a music teacher可知,她在大学里得到了音乐文凭,后来成了音乐老师。11.D考查动词辨析。前半句 She starts kids out on thei
29、r first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support, 她给予初学的孩子的鼓励和支持是她小时候未曾得到过的。12.A考查动词短语辨析。Recently, she and a pianist pal put on a concert. 前一句妹妹要和朋友开音乐会,很多亲朋好友都现身来支持她。13.B考查副词辨析。“我”环顾四周,发现每个人都真正沉浸在音乐之中。14.B考查形容词辨析。与第一段的How did she sound? Terrible. 形成呼应,妹妹刚开始拉小提琴的声音只有“我”还记得,很难听。15.
30、C考查名词辨析。本文最后一句是全文的思想概括,点题之句。妹妹今天的成功与小时候大家认为她没有天赋形成呼应。天赋很重要,但热情更重要。.Passage 1主旨大意本文是一篇说明文,介绍了美国常见的职业以及做这些职业的人的工作职责。1.C2.A3.C细节理解题。根据最后一段There are 50 states, and each one has a governor.可知C项正确。 4.BPassage 2主旨大意本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了关于背包的使用不当会造成肌肉拉伤、头痛、背部、颈部和手臂疼痛等症状,并给出了一些关于正确使用背包的建议。5.C细节理解题。根据短文第四段中“Research
31、 shows that this could be mainly caused by improper use of backpacks.”可知,背包使用不当是导致一些年轻人在青少年时期遭受腰痛的主要原因,故选C。6.C推理判断题。根据短文第六段中“Make sure the pack fits properly and its size is suitable for the wearers body.”可知,是正确的;根据第七段中“Only put in the pack what is needed for that day.”和最后一句“Pack heaviest objects cl
32、ose to the body, and place little ones outside, away from the back.”可知,正确,故选C。7.B计算题。根据短文第七段中“The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 percent of the wearers own body weight.”可知,书包装满后的总重量不应超过背包者自身体重的10%至15%。一个人体重40公斤,那么他的背包总重量最多是6公斤,故选B。8.D主旨大意题。文章主要讲述的是关于如何正确使用背包的方法,故D符合题意。