1、Section Introduction & Reading and VocabularyComprehending 阅读理解AWhat are American high schools like？Well，Im happy to tell you what I know.When I started school here, it had already been a week since the school opened.At this school, freshmen usually go on a trip for about three days at the beginning
2、 of school.Unfortunately I missed that wonderful trip, which would have been the best time to get to know my classmates.I was really sad.I wished Id known about it earlier.Despite the disappointment, however, I gradually adapted to my new life and school.There is a space in the basement of the teach
3、ing building where students chat and meet each other.As we do not always have the same classrooms and classmates, the school wants us to get to know each other there.Students usually come to school early, sit in that space and have fun.Around the space, there are many lockers for students to leave t
4、heir books in, so that students do not have to carry a heavy schoolbag everywhere.It really surprises me that we have almost no textbooks.We only have textbooks for World History and Algebra 2 and they are big and heavy, like bricks.For other classes, we only need binders(活页夹) with paper in them.Wit
5、hout textbooks, students learn things freely and actively.For example, my humanities teacher just teaches us what is in her mind at the time.We never know what we will learn.Another difference between American schools and Chinese schools is that American schools care about students morality more tha
6、n their academic studies.For example, if you do not finish your homework, you will just be asked to do it later, but if you cheat or lie, you will get a warning or even be kicked out.I think that most students here are good at schoolwork as well, but compared to Chinese students, they can make learn
7、ing a more joyful experience.I think we should take the good points from our two different kinds of education to perfect our approach to studying.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了美国高中学校的一些基本情况。1What was the writer sad for?AHe was late for school.BHe missed the trip at the beginning of school.CHe didnt know anyone.
8、DAmerican students looked down upon him.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“At this school, freshmen usually go on a trip for about three days at the beginning of school.”与第三句中的“Unfortunately I missed that wonderful trip”以及倒数第二句“I was really sad.”可知，作者因错过了这次可以借机了解同学的郊游而感到伤心。故选B。2Why do students go to the basement of
9、 the teaching building?ATo attend class.BTo share a classroom.CTo have fun.DTo meet teachers.C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“There is a space in the basement of the teaching building where students chat and meet each other.”和第三句“Students usually come to school early, sit in that space and have fun.”可知，C项正确。3How
10、do teachers in the US.teach the students?AHowever they want to.BThey use bricks.CSome use textbooks；some teach freely.DThey always teach as required.C解析：细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“We only have textbooks for World History and Algebra 2.”与第三句“For other classes，we only need binders(活页夹) with paper in them.”以及本段最后两
11、句可知，有些老师使用课本，有些老师自由授课，不使用课本。故选C。4According to the passage, in American high schools，_Ayou are likely to be kicked out if you cheatByoull be punished if you do not finish your homeworkCstudents are better at schoolwork than Chinese studentsDstudents care much about the grades they getA解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二
12、段最后一句中“but if you cheat or lie，you will get a warning or even be kicked out”可知，A项正确。BThe most wonderful time of the year isnt all that wonderful for those who hate opening presents in front of other people.Imagine its the Christmas morning.Your large family are looking at you because its your turn t
13、o open a present.You try to make a response that will seem both grateful and genuine.Instead, it comes across as awkwardeven when you really like the present.According to the study by Professor Stefan Hofmann and Professor Mark Leary, this is a sign of ordinary social anxiety.Lets explain some of th
14、e reasons why opening presents in front of others can make the gift opener so anxious.Some people just dont like being the center of attention.“Being the focus of everyones attention puts pressure on people to be perfect or follow social norms(规范)Everyone is more on their guard when lots of other pe
15、ople are watching，” Leary said.And it feels like your reaction is being judged by the other people in the room.“It is not only the act of opening a present but also the emotional response that other people are carefully judging to determine whether the person likes the gift，” Hofmann said.“This pers
16、on is expected to be joyful and surprised.”“People want to be seen as appreciative, but one always runs the risk of not conveying the appropriate level of appreciation，” Leary said.“People may worry that they wont respond as the gift giver hopes.”Both experts agreed that feeling anxious in this type
17、 of social situation is totally normal.“If we never experienced social anxiety, wed deal with many social encounters(遭遇) in ways that go against social norms, make bad impressions on others, or even hurt other people，” Leary explained.“Try to be in the present moment and enjoy the occasion，” Hofmann
18、 recommended.“Receiving and giving gifts is a human tradition that shows kindness.Worrying about what other people think or what impression I make on others detracts(减损价值) from this experience.”【解题导语】本文是一篇说明性议论文。当着众人的面打开礼物，你会焦虑不安吗？来听听专家的分析吧。5How does the gift opener feel if he hates opening gifts in
19、 front of others?AAngry.BSurprised.CGrateful.DAnxious.D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的.this is a sign of ordinary social anxiety.Lets explain some of the reasons why opening presents in front of others can make the gift opener so anxious.可知，当着众人的面打开礼物，有些人会感到焦虑不安。6What may people worry about when opening a gift?AWh
20、at reaction the gift giver expects.BWhether the gift is their favorite or not.CWhether they can meet the gift givers expectation.DHow they can express their thanks to the gift giver.C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的People may worry that they wont respond as the gift giver hopes.和文章最后一句可知，当人们打开礼物的时候会担心自己能不能做出送礼物的人
21、所期待的反应。7What does Leary think of such kind of social anxiety?AIt should be dealt with in time.BIt may help us behave properly in public.CIt is harmful to our relationships with others.DIt will make us leave a strong impression on others.B解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，Leary认为如果我们不经历这种社交紧张的话，在处理很多社会遭遇时可能会违反社会规范，
22、给他人留下不好的印象，甚至会伤害他人。由此推知，经历这样的社会紧张有助于我们在众人面前表现得得体。8Which of the following best shows the structure of the text?B解析：篇章结构题。综合分析文章可知：第一段引出主题，第二段举出具体事例，第三段引出原因，第四、五和六段具体分析原因，第七和第八段专家给出相关建议。故B项正确。 完形填空It was the first day I was able to get out of bed since getting my heart shattered(难过的)I decided to have
23、a 1 ， trying to start feeling human again.When my hairdresser asked how I had been, I wanted to say “fine” because thats what youre 2 to do when you make small talk. 3 I even realized what was happening, tears started rolling down my cheeks. 4 missing a beat, this woman who 5 knew me gathered me in
24、her arms and 6 me as I cried.She said, “I can feel all your pain and its 7 ”I had been feeling so 8 sad and hopeless for days.When people we open our hearts and souls(灵魂) to 9 us, we lose faith.I was 10 that I couldnt hold myself together for a simple haircut.I felt like my tears were admitting my 1
25、1 I had lost a friend, and lost a home.But this stranger took care of me in a way that I so 12 I opened up to someone I hardly knew, and just let all my hurt pour out into her arms, and she did the same.We 13 together.In just that moment, my 14 closed just a bit more, and served as a gentle reminder
26、 that there are truly 15 people in this world.I began to 16 that I was not alone.Most importantly, this act of 17 showed me that its okay to 18 that youre not okay.In times of 19 ， its okay to allow ourselves to be vulnerable.Its okay to let others take care of us sometimes.When we allow ourselves t
27、o be vulnerable, it makes 20 in our hearts for those who deserve a place in it.And in being comfortable with this process, it teaches us to feel for others and care for others who are going through their own pain.It makes us human.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在最脆弱、最无助的时候得到理发师的关怀和支持，这让作者懂得自己并不孤单，世界上有真正的好人。1A.mea
28、lBhaircutCbathDtripB解析：由下文中的my hairdresser可知，“我”决定去“理发(haircut)”。2A.supposedBadvisedCallowedDtaughtA解析：由上文中的say “fine”以及该空后的when you make small talk可知，当理发师问“我”最近好吗，“我”想说“很好”，因为这是在闲聊时你“应该(supposed)”说的。3A.SinceBThoughCUnlessDBeforeD解析：由文中的描述可知，“我”“还未(Before)”反应过来发生了什么，泪水已经顺着“我”的脸颊流了下来。4A.UponBWithoutC
29、BeyondDAfterB解析：由文中的描述可知，这位女士“毫无迟疑地(Without missing a beat)”把“我”抱在怀里。5A.totallyBslightlyChardlyDactuallyC解析：由下文中的this stranger took care of me可知，这位女士“几乎不(hardly)”认识“我”。6A.followedBcontrolledCheldDleftC解析：由该空前的gathered me in her arms可知，她在“我”哭的时候“抱着(held)”“我”。7A.heartbreakingBsatisfyingCsurprisingDint
30、erestingA解析：由上文中的cried以及该空前的feel all your pain可知，她说：“我能感受到你的痛楚，真令人心碎(heartbreaking)”。8A.strangelyBreasonablyCsuddenlyDterriblyD解析：由上文中的getting my heart shattered(难过的)可知，几天来“我”感到“非常地(terribly)”悲伤和绝望。9A.hurtBchangeCfrightenDfoolA解析：由文中的描述可知，此处指当我们推心置腹的人“伤害(hurt)”我们时，我们就会失去信心。下文的let all my hurt pour ou
31、t为提示。10A.disappointedBembarrassedCdiscouragedDconfusedB解析：由该空后的I couldnt hold myself together for a simple haircut可知，“我”感到很“尴尬(embarrassed)”，因为“我”在理发时抑制不住地哭了。11A.regretBillnessCpressureDfailureD解析：由该空后的I had lost a friend, and lost a home.可知，作者认为流眼泪就是承认她的“失败(failure)”。12A.requiredBagreedCneededDhate
32、dC解析：由上文的描述可知，这位女士在作者最“需要(needed)”的时候给她以关怀。13A.struggledBcriedCfoughtDdecidedB解析：由该空前的I opened up to someone.and she did the same.以及下文中的I was not alone可知，我们一起“哭(cried)”了。14A.pityBmouthChopeDwoundD解析：由该空后的closed just a bit more, and served as a gentle reminder可知，就在那一刻，“我”的“伤口(wound)”愈合了一点。15A.smartBr
33、ichCgoodDprofessionalC解析：由上文中的描述可知，这也提醒“我”世界上有真正的“好(good)”人。16A.understandBpromiseCforgetDimagineA解析：由该空后的I was not alone可知，“我”开始“懂得(understand)”“我”并不孤单。17A.devotionBpolitenessCwisdomDkindnessD解析：由上文的描述可知，这一“善(kindness)”举让“我”懂得“承认(admit)”自己的脆弱并没有什么关系。18A.worryBexplainCadmitDproveC19A.angerBsorrowCanxietyDreliefB解析：由上文的描述以及该空后的allow ourselves to be vulnerable和let others take care of us sometimes可知，在“悲伤(sorrow)”的时候，允许自己脆弱，让他人来关心自己是很正常的。20A.timeBwayCmemoryDroomD解析：由下文中的for those who deserve a place in it可知，当我们允许自己脆弱时，我们就在内心为那些值得的人留出了“空间(room)”。