1、.阅读理解AJust a couple of hours ago，I was on the plane，ready to fly home from London.The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to takeoff.I had my iPod in place and a new book to read.Then，over the loudspeaker came the pilots voice，“The ground crew has found a metal inst
2、rument in one tire.We regret that we must cancel this flight.”The passengers reactions that announcement led to were interesting.One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant.A couple in another row complained loudly.A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him
3、.Yet some passengers responded differently.An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments(行李架)A teenager，rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers，stopped to help a woman with a disability.The lady sitting next to
4、me laughed and said，“Hey，its not the end of the world，”before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.The wisest among us have a remarkable ability to maintain grounded when times get tough.No life is perfect；mine certainly isnt.We all must face challenges，both large and small
5、.You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances.We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.Thats grace under pressure.My seatmate was rightthings could have been so much worse.Anyway，I am safe.I have my health.I have two wonderful children.I h
6、ave work I love and so much to be grateful for.Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.语篇解读作者乘坐的飞机航班被取消，乘坐这架航班的人表现出了不同的反应。通过本次经历，作者体会到，情况并没有很糟糕，应时刻保持乐观和镇定的心态。1What caused the passengers different reactions?AThe loudspeaker.BThe delay of the flight.CThe ground crews fault.DT
7、he pilots announcement.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The passengers reactions that announcement led to were interesting.”可知，乘客们对“飞行员宣布取消航班”这一消息有不同的反应。故选D项。2Who turned his anger on the seat?AThe teenager helping the disabled.BThe old man taking bags down.CThe man in a black suit.DThe man close to the author.答案
8、C解析细节理解题。根据第二段第四句“A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him.”可知，一位穿黑色西装的商人踢了他前方的座位。故选C项。3What did the woman sitting next to the author do?AShe assisted a disabled woman.BShe made a phone call to her family.CShe helped others carry their luggage.DShe told moving stories t
9、o her children.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“The lady sitting next to me laughed and said，Hey，its not the end of the world， before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them.”可知，坐在作者旁边的女士给她的孩子们打电话并与他们分享了这次冒险的经历。故选B项。4What can we learn from the story?AOur life is full of ups and downs.BIt
10、 is natural to be scared under pressure.CWe should help each other in times of difficulty.DWe should be positive and calm when life is hard.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.”及最后一段中的“.things could have been so much worse.Anyway，I am safe.so m
11、uch to be grateful for”可知，当生活遭遇困难时，我们应该保持乐观和镇定的心态，故选D项。BCity College Union IncSecretary/TypistThe Union is a studentrun organization with a permanent staff of 20.Typing speed：at least 60 wpm.The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requireme
12、nts.The basic salary for the position is 18,500 per year.Enquires to RBarbar 3875075.Emu AirlineSecretaryEmu Airline is now offering a parttime position for a secretary.The position offers at least 20 hours work a week，with a view to fulltime work in the future.Monthly salary is about 1,400.Phone 89
13、93264 for an appointment.Word ProcessorOperator (fulltime)We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry.Only experienced operators are expected to apply.Starting salary：17,950 yearly.Apply in writing to：The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd.Kensi
14、ngton 2033.Sewing Machinist WantedJeans IndustryWe are an expanding clothing company located south of the city.Our products include jeans，skirts，shorts and so on.We are looking for sewing machine operators.The factory works a 38hour week over 45 days.Wages for this are 18,050 per year.Wages and cond
15、itions are in line with the current industrial award.If you are interested，come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans,23 North Ave，Beaudesert.5What can we learn from the above advertisements?ATheir companies are introduced in detail.BThey all want people for their respective positio
16、ns.CEach is looking for experienced employees.DThere exist large income gaps between the four posts.答案B解析推理判断题。四则广告中并没有对公司详细的介绍，故A错误；根据“Secretary/Typist；Secretary；Operator (fulltime)；Sewing Machinist Wanted”可知他们在招聘不同岗位人员，故B正确；文中只有Word Processor中提到“Only experienced operators are expected to apply.”故C
17、错误；根据“18,500 per year，Monthly salary is about 1,400，17,950 yearly；18,050 per year”可知，四个岗位的收入差别不大，故D错误。故选B。6The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is .Aits good salaryBits nice working conditionsCits promising futureDits free flying答案C解析细节理解题。根据Emu Airline中“The position offers at least 20 hour
18、s work a week，with a view to fulltime work in the future.”可知，该岗位是兼职，但将来有可能转为全职，这是最吸引人的地方，故选C。7If you want to be a sewing machine operator you may contact this company by .Aphone BemailCvisit Dfax答案C解析细节理解题。根据Sewing Machinist Wanted中的“If you are interested，come over and pick up an application form fr
19、om Ripper Jeans,23 North Ave，Beaudesert.”可知，如果想应聘要亲自去，故选C。.七选五AHow do actors and actresses memorize hundreds of lines？Memorizing lines takes practice and constant repetition.However，there are a few ways to make the memorization process run smoothly and quickly. 8 For most performers，there is no quic
20、ker way of memorizing lines.To learn lines，an actor must recite the play loud over and over again.Most rehearsals(彩排) encourage this by running through the lines or having a “read through”By the time opening night arrives，most actors have spoken their lines hundreds of times.Listen to your cast memb
21、ers.Sometimes inexperienced actors spend rehearsals looking at fellow performers，waiting patiently to say their next line. 9 This will help the actor learn his lines better because the context of the dialogue is absorbed. 10 Because there is often not enough rehearsal time，many performers find ways
22、to listen to the plays dialogue during everyday activities.They use a tape recorder or an MP3 player to listen to the lines from each relevant scene.Some actors prefer to record the lines of all the characters，including their own. 11 Others like recording the lines of fellow cast members，and they le
23、ave a blank space so that they can insert their dialogue while listening to the recording.Think positively and dont panic.Most actors will experience stage fright before the opening night.Actors forget lines now and then.When it happens，however，most of the time the audience never notice.If you forge
24、t a line in the middle of your performance，dont freeze.Stay in character.Keep the scene going to the best of your ability.If unfortunately you forget a line once，you will probably never forget that line ever again. 12 ARecord your lines.BPractice makes perfect.CRead lines loud and repeat them.DRead
25、lines loud and remember them in a short time.ESometimes embarrassment is the toughest method of memorization.FThen，they not only listen carefully，but they also speak all of the lines.GInstead，they should be listening carefully，responding in character at all times.8答案C解析根据本段第二句“To learn lines，an acto
26、r must recite the play loud over and over again.”可知要想背诵台词，演员们需要一次又一次地大声朗读。所以C项是本段的中心思想。9答案G解析根据空前一句知，很多没有经验的演员会把排练的时间用来看同伴表演，然后耐心地等待说自己的台词。实际上这是无效的，最好的方法是认真并总是做出合适的回应，因为这样才可以在情景中记住自己要说的内容。故G项正确。10答案A解析根据本段第二句“They use a tape recorder or an MP3 player to listen to the lines from each relevant scene.”
27、可知他们使用录音装备录好台词以便反复听。通过这种方法来记忆台词，故A项正确。11答案F解析根据空前一句“Some actors prefer to record the lines of all the characters，including their own.”一些演员喜欢把所有角色的台词都录下来，反复听并练习说这些台词。最后达到记住台词的效果。故选F。12答案E解析根据空前一句“如果你不幸忘记一段台词，那么以后你永远都不会忘记这一段台词。”可知，E项“有时尴尬是极好的记忆方法”与上文一致。BAs a woman who loves solo travel，one of my main
28、goals in life is to inspire other women to do the same. 13 The following rules have definitely enriched my travel experience，simply because it helps me get the most out of every possible moment，and I hope it does the same for you. 14 Dont doubt your abilities to find your way in a foreign country，or
29、der food from a nonEnglish menu，take unfamiliar transportation，and make friends with strangers.Have confidence in your social and problemsolving skills，and you will conquer any challenge that comes your way.I will take delight in my complete freedom. 15 So do what you want，where you want to，and when
30、 you want to，and do not be afraid of this complete freedom.Rather，understand the opportunity youve made for yourself，and take advantage of it by creating a travel experience that meets your desires and goalsyour desires and goals alone. 16 I will give myself the opportunity to grow.Traveling by your
31、self as a female means that youll be presented with challenges and new experiences that youll need to have.Every time you try something new youre giving yourself the opportunity to learn and grow. 17 Remember that its all part of the bigger picture，and listen to whatever new thoughts come into your
32、head as a result.AIts OK to be selfish in this case.BI will remove doubt from my mind.CI will make more friends.DSolo travel means that you are in charge.EYour safety should come first.FSo when something difficult comes your way，dont hide.GTraveling alone is a great way to get to know yourself and t
33、o see yourself in ways you might not otherwise.13答案G解析根据空前提及solo travel以及后文提及独自旅行enriched my travel experience 可知，设空处应提及独自旅行的好处，G项意为“独自旅行是一个了解自己，并且让你从不一样的角度看待自己的绝佳方式。”符合前后语境，故选G项。14答案B解析根据小标题形式一致原则，应在B项和C项中选择，根据本段首句同义词Dont doubt以及后文的Have confidence 可知，B项“我会消除自己的疑虑。”符合原文语境。15答案D解析根据本段小标题突出 freedom“自由”可知，设空处应为独自旅行带给自己的是完全的自由，D项(独自旅行意味着你掌控一切。)符合语境。16答案A解析根据前文提及“利用这个机会创造一个仅仅满足你自己的愿望和目标的旅行”可知，作者强调your desires and goals alone，而A项“在这种情况下自私点没关系”中的selfish与前文的alone相照应，故选A项。17答案F解析根据前文提及challenges“挑战”以及new experiences“新经历”可知，F项中的something difficult符合原文，该项意为“因此，当困难的事情出现时，不要躲避”，故选F项。版权所有：高考资源网()
