1、课后限时自测(二十七).语法填空There was once a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace.Many artists tried.The king looked at all the pictures.But there were only two he _1_(real) liked，and he had to choose between them.One picture was of a calm lake _2_ a perfect mirror fo
2、r peaceful towering mountains all around it.Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.All who saw this picture thought _3_ was a perfect picture of peace._4_ other picture had mountains，too.But these were rugged and bare.Above was an angry sky，from which rain fell and in which lightning playe
3、d.Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.This did not look peaceful _5_ all.But when the king looked closely，he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush _6_ (grow)in a crack in the rock.In the bush a mother bird had built her nest.There，in the midst of the rush of angry water，_7_ (sit
4、)the mother bird on her nestin perfect peace.Which picture do you think won the prize？The king chose the second picture.“_8_，”explained the king，“peace does not mean to be in a place _9_ there is no noise，trouble，or hard work.Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be _10_ (calm
5、ly)in your heart.That is the real meaning of peace.”1really修饰谓语动词用副词。2like句意为“一幅画画的是一个平静的湖，像一面完美的镜子倒映着周围平静的耸立的高山”，用介词like表示“像”。3it指代前面提到的那幅画，故用it。4The此处表示“两幅画中的另一幅”，故用the other。5atnot.at all“一点也不”，为固定短语。6growingbush与grow为主动关系，故用现在分词形式。7sat根据上下文语境，此处应保持时态一致，用一般过去时。8Because此处是解释国王为什么选第二幅画，故用because。注意
6、首字母应大写。9where所填词引导定语从句，先行词表示地点，在从句中作地点状语，故用where。10calm作表语应用形容词。.阅读理解Does your 7yearold child really need a backpack thats bigger than his 3yearold sister(and weighs just as much)？Too big and too heavy backpacks can lead to a long list of health problems，from bad postures(姿势)to knee injuries to poor
7、 blood circulation in the arms and hands.Spare your kids the aches and pains and do your homework about healthy backpack habits.1Size it upA backpack should ideally sit between the base of the neck and the lower back.Straps should rest comfortably on the shoulders，and should be tightened so that the
8、 pack doesnt sag(下垂)low on your childs back even if they tell you it looks cooler that way.2Look for paddingPadded(加垫) shoulder straps and padding along the back will be more comfortable for your child and reduce some of the pressure on her spine and shoulders.3Dont overload itResearch has shown tha
9、t backpacks weighing more than 10% to 15% of a childs body weight can have adverse effects on his healthcause him a lot of pain and even some sicknesses while doing so.You can also consider switching him to a rolling backpack instead.4Watch out for signs of a heavy loadIf your child has trouble putt
10、ing on or taking off her backpack or slumps forward or leans back while wearing it，or complains about it hurting，somethings not right.Marks on her shoulders and tingling or numbness(刺痛和麻木)in her arms and hands are also warning signs that her backpack is an unhealthy burden.5Pack wiselyInstead of fil
11、ling everything into the bag，arrange books and other items in order of heaviest to lightest.Pack the heaviest things closest to your childs back where his body can best support them.Securing it helps distribute(分散)the weight of the bag which means a more comfortable carry for him.【语篇解读】这是一篇保健知识科普短文，
12、作者就如何选用背包来保证孩子们的身心健康向家长们提出了几点忠告和建议。1Which of the following statements is wrong according to the authors advice?ADont put padding under the backpack straps.BDont put too many or heavy things into the backpacks.CDont let kids carry too big backpacks.DDont neglect the signs of a heavy load.【解析】细节理解题。根据
13、短文中作者提出的忠告分析可知B、C、D三项是正确的，A项叙述与第二条忠告Look for padding不符合，因此答案选A项。【答案】A2What does the underlined word“adverse”most probably mean?AEffective.BNegative.CPositive. DExcellent.【解析】词义猜测题。根据该单词所在的句子含义分析可知这里表示“负面的，消极的”，因此答案选B项。【答案】B3We can infer from this passage that the author must be _Aa healthcare expert
14、Ba high school teacherCa backpack makerDa great physicist【解析】推理判断题。根据作者针对孩子们背包过大过重，从而影响孩子们的健康，提出了五项专业性很强的建议和忠告分析，可以推断作者是一位健康保健专家。【答案】A4Which of the following titles is the best for this passage?AToo Big and Too Heavy Backpacks Harm Your Kids HealthBBad Effects on Your Kids Health from Heavy Backpack
15、sCChoose the Right Backpacks for Your KidsDWatch out for Signs of a Heavy Load for Your Kids【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者通过分析孩子们的背包过大过重对孩子们健康造成的影响，建议家长们给孩子们选择大小和重量比较适合的背包，因此标题选C项。【答案】C.阅读填句(2014长春模拟)_1_Most fitness advice is aimed at a general audience. But if youre an older adult, the International Council o
16、n Active Aging (ICAA) has some tips for seniors to get started and keep them at the top of their game._2_ Talk with your doctor about getting permission to begin a fitness program and making any changes to suit your situation._3_ Before starting, pick a program youll enjoy, so youll do it regularly.
17、 Check out the facility and the staff. Is the place friendly? Can you change clothes comfortably? Are facilities easily accessed?Determine your participation style. Choose whats best for you a class or going solo? Morning or night hours? _4_Start slowly. Most people are overeager and sometimes overd
18、o it. Record a baseline of your regular activities and determine a reasonable plan.Make a date. Find a friend to exercise with you and keep you motivated.Set specific shortterm and longterm goals. Plan for activity in your day and make it a priority.Remind yourself what your goals are. If it hurts,
19、dont do it. _5_ And once youve reached your goal, treat yourself for the good job youve done, so it will encourage you to continue.AMake a list.BExercise Tips for Seniors to Start a Healthy Game CKnow your choice.DLearn to work around pain, not through it.EIndoor or outside exercise?FAll the Seniors
20、 Should Be Careful Before ExerciseGGet a thorough examination.【答案】15B G C E D.短文改错(2014唐山一中调研)I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”， which was to make us more aware of the problems were faced by disabled people. We were asked to “adopt disability” for several hours on one Sunday. Some mem
21、bers, as me, chose the wheelchair. Other wore soundblocking earplugs or blindfolds. Just sitting in the wheelchair is a learning experience. I had never considered before how awkwardly it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my weight made the chair begin to roll with its wheels were not lock
22、ed. Then I wondered how to put my feet. It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into place. My wheelchair experiment was soon finished. It made a deep expression on me. 【答案】第一句：去掉were，或者在前加that/which第二句：adopt后加a；去掉on 第三句：as 改为like第四句：Other改为Others第五句：is改为was第六句：awkwardly 改为awkward第七句：with改为because/as或者去掉were第八句：how改为where第十一句：expression改为 impression
