1、课时规范练28Unit14(B)(35分钟).阅读理解Career success could be predicted as early as kindergarten,according to a 20-year study published in the AmericanJournalofPublicHealth. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University tracked more than 700 children from across the US between kindergarten
2、 and age 25 and found a significant correlation(相关性)between their social skills as kindergartners and their success as adults two decades later.In 1991,teachers assessed how the kindergartners interacted(互动) with each other socially using a range of criteria like whether they cooperate with their pe
3、ers without prompting(激励),if theyre helpful to others,whether theyre good at understanding feelings,and if they can solve problems on their own.Researchers then kept track of whether the students went on to graduate high school on time,get a college degree,and find and keep a full-time job by 25.The
4、y also monitored the participants involvement with crime,drugabuse,publicassistance,and mental health issues.The results showed that socially competent(有能力的) children were far more likely to earn a college degree and have a full-time job by 25 than those with limited social skills.Those with limited
5、 social skills also had a higher chance of getting arrested,binge(放纵) drinking,and applying for public housing.“This study shows that helping children develop social and emotional skills is one of the most important things we can do to prepare them for a healthy future,” said Kristin Schubert,progra
6、m director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,which funded the research,in a release.“From an early age,these skills can determine whether a child goes to college or prison,and whether they end up employed or addicted.” The good news,according to Damon Jones,lead author of the study,is that inter
7、vention(干预)at a young age can help improve social and emotional skills.“This research by itself doesnt prove that higher social competence can lead to better outcomes later on,”hesaid.“But when combined with other research,it is clear that helping children develop these skills increases their chance
8、s of success in school,work,and life.”1.What has the 20-year study found?A.Most kindergartners can solve problems alone.B.Helpful children understand others feeling better.C.Outgoing children cooperate with their peers easily.D.Social skills play a key role in childrens development.2.Paragraphs 3 an
9、d 4 are mainly about .A.when the researchers began their studyB.how long it took to complete the studyC.how the researchers conducted the studyD.what factors were studied by the experts3.What should parents do to help their children to succeed according to Kristin Schubert?A.Teach them how to cooper
10、ate with others.B.Teach them some basic living skills.C.Tell them to keep off alcohol.D.Coach them in their lessons.4.The text makes very good sense to .A.teenagersB.educatorsC.doctorsD.general readers.完形填空In my childhood,I envied my classmates very much as my absence from school was not allowed due
11、 to my strict parents.I had to be1in order to stay home.My parents 2to say that they were leading me to have a 3work ethic(职业道德).Not until last week did I see the 4.I was on a bus,and behind me was a man who was 5 to his friend about his life.His dream was to become a director but he wouldnt continu
12、e to 6it because he had no 7if he could make enough money.And he didnt want to waste 8 because it probably would take months or years to 9it big.Then he admitted to thinking about becoming a(n)10because he thought he could 11make six figures within one year.His friend agreed because as he put it,“I
13、have no 12to work long hours and not make much money.Taking pictures is good because you can make big money and only work short hours.”Many people these days dont13that when things seem to happen immediately,it is only because a lot of 14,determination and time have gone into it.Someone once told me
14、 that you may know 15someone is an expert in his given field by how easy he makes it look.The16it looks,the more hours go into it.There is no17for laziness.In the television show Fame,the dance teacher told her students,“If you want fame,fame18and heres how you start paying for it,in sweat.” Every t
15、ime I watch that show,my dad would repeat how 19she was because in order to 20you have to work hard.He would go on and on about how bad it is to be lazy.1.A.shakingB.smilingC.shoutingD.lying2.A.neededB.usedC.agreedD.ought3.A.differentB.reliableC.standardD.good4.A.evidenceB.significanceC.answerD.resu
16、lt5.A.writingB.explainingC.reflectingD.complaining6.A.supportB.makeC.followD.change7.A.ideaB.doubtC.evidenceD.sign8.A.luckB.moneyC.timeD.opportunity9.A.takeB.promoteC.makeD.create10.A.dancerB.lawyerC.actorD.photographer11.A.gentlyB.eagerlyC.easilyD.carefully12.A.choiceB.timeC.desireD.chance13.A.unde
17、rstandB.guaranteeC.recogniseD.realise14.A.decisionB.effortC.pressureD.intelligence15.A.thatB.whyC.whetherD.when16.A.easierB.lighterC.betterD.harder17.A.explanationB.statementC.excuseD.possibility18.A.mattersB.arisesC.worksD.costs19.A.naturalB.beautifulC.rightD.kind20.A.succeedB.developC.finishD.rest
18、.语篇填空(2018全国卷)Im not sure 1. is more frightened,me or the female gorilla(大猩猩) that suddenly appears out of nowhere.Im walking on a path in the forest in the Central African Republic.Unexpectedly,Im face-to-face with the gorilla,who begins screaming at 2. top of her lungs.That makes her baby scream,a
19、nd then a 400-pound male appears.He screams the 3.(loud) of all.The noise shakes the trees as the male beats his chest and charges toward me.I quickly lower myself,ducking my head to avoid 4.(look) directly into his eyes so he doesnt feel 5.(challenge).My name is Mireya Mayor.Im a 6.(science) who st
20、udies animals such as apes and monkeys.I was searching 7.these three western lowland gorillas Id been observing.No one had seen them for hours,and my colleagues and I were worried.When the gorillas and I frightened each other,I was just glad to find 8.(they) alive.True to a gorillas unaggressive nat
21、ure,the huge animal 9.(mean) me no real harm.He was just saying:“Im king of this forest,and here is your reminder!”Once his message was delivered,he allowed me 10.(stay) and watch.书面表达(2017全国卷)假定你是李华。你所在的校乒乓球队正在招收新队员。请给你的留学生朋友Eric写封邮件邀请他加入,内容包括:1.球队活动;2.报名方式及截止日期。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。答案：.1
22、.D2.C3.A4.B.1.D2.B3.D4.B5.D6.C7.A8.C9.C10.D11.C12.C13.D14.B15.C16.A17.C18.D19.C20.A.1.who2.the3.loudest4.looking5.challenged6.scientist7.for8.them9.meant10.to stay.Dear Eric,I am writing to tell you a piece of good news.The table tennis team I am in is recruiting new members.Having known you are int
23、erested in playing ping-pong,I give you a brief introduction about our team.First and foremost,there will be a great many activities.To begin with,the coach will arrange for a partner,with whom you will practice the basic skills.With your skills improving,its time that you had competitions with your
24、 teammates,which excites you most.I firmly believe you will benefit a lot from it.To sign up for it,you have to visit our school website and fill in an application.Last but not least,please do remember the deadline is July 30.Id like to show you my warm welcome in advance.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua