1、限时规范练34 模块6 Unit 4 Helping people around the world核心素养关键词:培养学生人与社会、服务社会的思维意识一、阅读理解AWanda Butts dropped the phone and screamed when she heard the news that her son was dead.Josh had drowned while sailing on a lake with his friends.The 16-year-old didnt know how to swim,and he wasnt wearing a life jac
2、ket.Josh was not alone in the black community.According to USA Swimming,70% of African-American children cannot swim.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,African-American children between the ages of 5 and 14 are three times more likely to drown than white children in the same
3、 age range.In 2007,Butts started the Josh Project,a non-profit project that provides low-cost swimming lessons for children in Toledo,Ohio.The swimming lessons take place at a local high school over four Saturdays for a total cost of $10.To date,the Josh Project has helped more than 1,000 children l
4、earn how to swim.“The public pools near our home were closed,and other places were not affordable,” said Lisa Haynes,whose 14-year-old son,Joshua,is one of 60-plus students in the Josh Project this summer.“I am less worried if Joshua is near water because he has the basics of how to swim,” Haynes sa
5、id.“And were thankful for that.”Butts is doing much more,however,than just providing swimming lessons.“She ups the awareness,” said Shaun Anderson,a swimming coach who was so inspired by her story that he created a Josh Project swimming program at Norfolk State University.“Once these communities lea
6、rn how to swim,they will pass it down,which results in future generations that know how to swim.”Butts said she has two wishes for the future:One is to change the drowning numbers of African-American children,and the other is to have a swimming center where the children can swim daily instead of jus
7、t once a week.1.What led to Joshs drowning?A.He was never taught swimming skills.B.He was poor in boating skills.C.He gave his life jacket to a friend.D.He was careless when swimming in the lake.2.Why did the author list the numbers in Paragraph 3?A.To show children under 14 are more likely to drown
8、.B.To argue children should learn swimming at a very young age.C.To show many African-American children lack swimming skills.D.To introduce the difference between African-American and white children.3.What can we learn about the Josh Project?A.It has its own swimming pools.B.It provides lessons only
9、 in summer.C.It serves children aged from 5 to 14.D.Its swimming lessons take place once a week.4.What did Lisa Haynes think of the swimming lessons the Josh Project provides?A.Expensive.B.Helpful.C.Interesting.D.Difficult.BI recently watched a woman film herself as she walked around an ancient buil
10、ding in San Sebastian,Spain.The place was rich in history and the view was great.But she wasnt looking at the blue sea or the old houses she was looking at her camera!What are we missing by seeing life through social media? Im not the first person to ask that question but Ill also admit Im part of t
11、he “problem”.I take photos of beautiful places and enjoy them just for their social media value.I remember a usually cheerful friend of mine going through his Facebook feed one day during a quiet afternoon at work.“Im so depressed.Everyones going to the most wonderful places and having the most wond
12、erful time,” he said.Except theyre probably not.One photo shows one moment in a day.People simply dont post a photo of the time when they got into a fight with their taxi driver.Take the day that I got more “likes” than usual for a picture Id posted on Instagram.Id gone to a temple in Japan and spen
13、t the day climbing hundreds of steps to see what turned out to be a rather ordinary temple.I had seen a lot of temples by then and this one was a bit disappointing.That evening,I posted a photo of an ice cream with colourful little sugary decorations on it and was surprised by how many of my “follow
14、ers” liked it.But that ice cream didnt sum up (概括) my day and I felt like a bit of a liar.Of course,that experience hasnt stopped me using social media.I can see the advantages too “connecting” with friends overseas,taking photos to remember the beauty of a moment,sharing our experiences of new plac
15、es.We want to remember the good moments of travelling and social media helps us do that.But lets not forget thats only one part of travelling.Is that photo you just posted as important as being there in that moment and in that place?5.What purpose does Paragraph 1 serve in the text?A.To give suggest
16、ions.B.To introduce the topic.C.To express the main idea.D.To offer background information.6.Why was the authors friend unhappy?A.He couldnt finish his work.B.He got into a fight with others.C.He couldnt enjoy himself like his friends were.D.He got few “likes” for the pictures on his Facebook.7.How
17、was the authors holiday in Japan in her Instagram followers eyes?A.Busy.B.Tiring.C.Enjoyable.D.Disappointing.8.What does the author think of using social media during travelling?A.It makes travelling much easier.B.It is less important than enjoying the journey.C.It will become more popular among tra
18、vellers.D.It leads to misunderstandings about other people.二、完形填空Theres a tiny town called Waterford in Eastern Ohio.Every other year something very1happens there a(n) 2that turns an entire town into one big 3.These days,apple butter is still cooked on-site in the 4method,stirred for hours in huge k
19、ettles over open fires.Making apple butter isnt5,but it has to be done right.The fire cant be too hot,or too cool.You cant stir too fast,or too slow.And above all,the stir stick can never 6.Its all about getting people together.Strangers are 7and passersby are waved over to the stir for a 8.Young,a
20、fifth-grade teacher9times when Apple Butter Weekend was just her,her mother,and her grandmother.These days theyll 10forty people or more,cooking up 100 pints (品脱) at a time.Most gets divided up among the family,but plenty 11in fridges across Waterford and beyond.“We dont12it,” said Young.But,she sai
21、d,“if you ask,youre going to get it.”The family has faced many challenges over the years,1313 times during the 1960s.But wherever theyve lived,her parents always made friends the 14way they make apple butter:by doing the little things the right way,paying attention at every moment.“Theyve done every
22、thing in 15steps,” Young said.“I always say,my mom and dad have huge ears.They just 16.They arent quick to judge;they arent quick to 17anything.Theyve made a life of working on 18.”So Apple Butter Weekend in Waterford isnt just about the apple butter.19,the weekend is about community:teaching the yo
23、ungsters,learning from the elders,making new friends and passing on unchanging 20even as the world changes.1.A.specialB.seriousC.rareD.strict2.A.gameB.showC.customD.policy3.A.cityB.familyC.organizationD.club4.A.typicalB.effectiveC.funnyD.traditional5.A.expensiveB.complicatedC.commonD.popular6.A.bend
24、B.stopC.fallD.roll7.A.welcomedB.crowdedC.gatheredD.understood8.A.tasteB.toastC.turnD.dance9.A.noticesB.expectsC.spendsD.remembers10.A.chooseB.drawC.helpD.find11.A.runs outB.grows upC.ends upD.breaks down12.A.exchangeB.shareC.storeD.sell13.A.abandoningB.failingC.movingD.fighting14.A.easyB.smartC.best
25、D.same15.A.smallB.correctC.similarD.unusual16.A.enjoyB.listenC.waitD.play17.A.offerB.refuseC.leaveD.decide18.A.spiritsB.mannersC.friendshipsD.feelings19.A.InsteadB.ThereforeC.OtherwiseD.However20.A.valuesB.memoriesC.wealthD.rules三、短文改错I always make sure of I wont take any stress or worry into exams.
26、Instead,I try to show the highest positive spirits because my classmates also become positive.I did a same thing last Friday.I wasnt well prepared with an upcoming chemistry exam and didnt know how it would go.However,I decided to do whatever made me feeling happy and spread joy around as usually.I
27、went to school and saw everyone was worried,so I told some jokes make a light environment.The way I told the jokes change everything and all my classmates soon felt relaxing.As a result,we did well in the exams.限时规范练34(模块六Unit4)一、【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。因为一次溺水事件失去儿子的WandaButts创建了一个教非裔美国儿童学习游泳的非营利组织。1.A细节理解题。由第
28、二段可知,因为不会游泳且未穿救生衣,Josh在湖中与朋友们乘船航行时溺亡。2.C推理判断题。第三段主旨句为第一句,即Josh的情况在美国非裔群体中并不罕见。接下来作者引用两个组织提供的数据来支持这个说法,70%的非裔美国儿童不会游泳,且在5到14岁年龄段的儿童之中,非裔美国儿童溺亡的人数要比白人儿童高出几倍。因此,这些数据是为了说明非裔美国儿童当中有许多人都不会游泳。3.D细节理解题。由第四段中的“Theswimminglessons.fourSaturdays”以及最后一段中的“wherethechildren.justonceaweek”可知,该组织每周六开设游泳课程,一周一次。4.B推理
29、判断题。由倒数第四段中Haynes所说的话可知,她的儿子通过游泳课程学会了基本的游泳技能,她对此很感激。因此可推断,Haynes认为该公益组织开设的游泳课程很有用。【篇章导读】本文是议论文。文章就旅行途中过度使用社交媒体的现象进行了讨论。5.B推理判断题。第一段讲述了一个女游客的故事,她在一个景点自拍,目光一直注视着相机,而对周围美丽的景色和充满历史气息的建筑不屑一顾。作者通过这个故事引出了本文的话题,即旅游过程中过度使用社交媒体的问题。6.C细节理解题。由第三段中的“goingthroughhisFacebook.atwork”以及“Imsodepressed.themostwonderfu
30、ltime”可知,作者的这位朋友浏览社交媒体朋友圈之后,认为他的朋友们都去了很棒的地方,玩得很开心,而他却在工作,这让他感到很沮丧。7.C推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“surprisedbyhowmanyofmyfollowerslikedit”以及“thaticecreamdidnt.abitofaliar”可知,虽然作者发布的美味冰激凌的照片不能反映她假日的总体情况,但她社交媒体上的朋友们很喜欢这张照片,并认为它反映了作者的假日。因此推断,在社交媒体上的朋友们看来,作者在日本度假时很愉快。8.B推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Wewanttoremember.helpsusdothat”以及“
31、Butletsnotforget.inthatplace”可知,作者承认旅游时使用社交媒体可以帮人们记录美好时刻,但她认为人们应该记住照片只是旅游的一部分,更重要的是享受一个地方带给你的亲身体验。二、【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。文章介绍了俄亥俄州东部小城镇沃特福德的一项特殊节日传统:手工制作苹果酱。对于当地人而言,这项活动不仅仅传承着古老的传统,也传承着当地亘古不变的价值观:认真对待生活中的每一刻,友好地对待身边的每个人。1.A根据下文中人们用古法制作苹果酱可知,这是当地一项“特殊的(special)”活动。2.C根据上文中的“Everyotheryearsomething.happensthe
32、re”可知,这个活动每两年举行一次,是当地的“习俗(custom)”。3.B根据第二段中的“Itsallaboutgettingpeopletogether”可知,这个节日把整个镇子凝聚成一个大“家庭(family)”。4.D根据下文中的“inhugekettlesoveropenfires”可知,这个镇子用“传统的(traditional)”方式制作苹果酱。5.B根据下文中的“butithastobedoneright”与本句话的转折关系可知,制作苹果酱并不“复杂(complicated)”。6.B根据上文中的“stirredforhours”及“Thefirecantbetoohot,or
33、toocool.Youcantstirtoofast,ortooslow”可知,苹果酱的制作过程中需要一直用搅拌棒搅拌,不能“停(stop)”下。7.A根据上文中的“gettingpeopletogether”及下文中的“passersbyarewavedovertothestir”可知,当地人也“欢迎(welcomed)”陌生人过来一起搅拌苹果酱。8.C根据上文中搅拌不能停止可知,当地人欢迎陌生人和路过的人也加入他们,“轮流(turn)”搅拌苹果酱。9.D根据下文中的“whenAppleButterWeekendwasjusther,hermother,andhergrandmother”以
34、及“Thesedaystheyll.”可知,Young“回忆起(remembers)”了以前全家人一起制作苹果酱的日子。10.B根据上文中的“gettingpeopletogether”可知,此处Young一家将“吸引(draw)”40多个人一起做苹果酱。11.C根据上文中许多陌生人参与制作苹果酱及下文中的“ifyouask,youregoingtogetit”可知,做好的苹果酱大多数分给家人,其余的分享给了来自各地的人们。“endupinfridges”形象地表达了这层含义。12.D根据下文中的“ifyouask,youregoingtogetit”可知,当地人不“卖(sell)”苹果酱,常
35、常送给别人。13.C根据上文中的“Thefamilyhasfacedmanychallengesovertheyears”以及下文中的“Butwherevertheyvelived”可知,这家人曾多次“搬家(moving)”。14.D根据下文中的“bydoingthelittlethingstherightway,payingattentionateverymoment”可知,Young的父母交朋友的方式与制作苹果酱的方式“相同(same)”,都是认真地做好每件小事,每时每刻都关注对方。15.A根据上文中的“doingthelittlethingstherightway”可知,Young的父母
36、做每件事的时候都不急不躁,慢慢来,故选small。16.B根据上文中的hugeears可知,Young的父母善于“倾听(listen)”。17.D根据上文中的“Theyarentquicktojudge”可知,Young的父母并不急于判断任何人与事,也不急于“做决定(decide)”。18.C根据上文中的“herparentsalwaysmadefriends”可知,Young的父母很注重“友情(friendships)”,一生都在用心经营。19.A根据上一句中的“isntjust”可知,前后两句为转折关系,再根据语境可知,此处应选Instead。20.A本句总结全文,在此指出,苹果酱制作周传承了经久不变的“价值观(values)”。三、第一句:去掉of 或ofthat第二句:becauseso第三句:athe第四句:withfor第五句:feelingfeel;usuallyusual第六句:make前加to第七句:changechanged;relaxingrelaxed第八句examsexam
