1、课时知能训练.阅读理解Do you ever hear yourself think，“It doesnt matter”？ I have come to understand that I think this way.It may be because I think I should do something，and I can also accept that it is unimportant.Sometimes I see negative things going on around me and think it doesnt matter.As I started worki
2、ng on changing this in myself，I came up with something that really works for me.Not everything can intensely matter to us，or we will drive ourselves mad with concern and worry.However，because procrastination(拖延)causes so many troubles in our lives，we can benefit from one simple question.When I think
3、 I should do something that perhaps I dont really feel like doing，I may think it doesnt matter right now.Say，for example，that you think that you need to have your roof repaired.Then you think I should call someone and have it fixed.There may be many reasons or excuses and mixed emotions behind the t
4、hought.Whatever you feel，you can convince yourself or accept that it doesnt matter.Ask yourself this question，“When will it matter？”After you answer this question，you may become motivated(受鼓舞的)to take the necessary steps.By asking and answering，this question can actually make you least resistant to
5、accomplish what you want.I think that everything matters in life；some things just matter less than other things.Saying “It doesnt matter”or“I dont care”is a lie.If something is bothering you，it is because it matters to you.Therefore，the next time you think something doesnt matter，try the followup qu
6、estion.Perhaps the thing matters to you because you can see the consequence of ignoring it.Maybe by using the followup question you will see that it“matters” to you now，and avoiding the issue is unlikely to make it matter less.Taking action toward what matters to you is what makes the difference in
7、your life.You have your reasons for saying“It doesnt matter”and asking when it will matter can help.I hope this suggestion will help you as much as it has helped me.【语篇解读】生活中，人们习惯用“这件事并不重要”为借口延迟行动，作者对这种做法持否定态度，并提出了自己的观点和建议。1Whats the purpose of this passage?ATo ask readers an important question.BTo
8、analyze what is important in life.CTo show how to ask a good question.DTo share tips on overcoming procrastination.【解析】写作意图题。根据第一段“As I started working on.that really works for me”和末段“I hope this suggestion will help you as much as it has helped me”可知答案为D。【答案】D2According to the passage，once in a whi
9、le the author_.Aignores the importance of dealing with unpleasant thingsBbecomes crazy when facing difficultiesCbelieves everything matters to himDtries to make no mistakes【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“Sometimes I see negative things going on around me and think it doesnt matter.”可知答案为A。【答案】A3The example mentione
10、d in Paragraph 3 is to_.Astress that people should have their roof repaired timelyBprove that the author isnt good at organizing thingsCexplain how negative feelings influence peoples attitudeDremind readers to break the habit of making excuses【解析】推理判断题。第三段中Say，for example，that.一句和前一句是例证关系，因此C项照应前一句
11、的语义，故答案为C。【答案】C4According to the passage，the followup question can_.Amake people become more curiousBhelp people take things more seriouslyClead to peoples being honestDoffer more advice to people【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段“Maybe by using the followup question.is unlikely to make it matter less”可知答案为B。【答案】B5Whi
12、ch of the following does the author agree with?AThings that matter should be done sooner rather than later.BNever say “It doesnt matter” when you face anything.CBy asking when it will matter，you can always be successful.DChallenge yourself as much as possible in your life.【解析】推理判断题。根据末段“Taking actio
13、n toward what matters to you is what makes the difference in your life.”可知答案为A。【答案】A.信息匹配(2012广东省湛江市检测)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。以下是几间特色旅店的信息：A.Dog Bark Park InnAt the Dog Bark Park Inn，sleeping in a doghouse is a good thing! Located near Cottonwood，Idaho，this bed and breakfast is inside the worlds lar
14、gest beagle(猎犬)A private staircase leads to the secondstory balcony entrance.Guests relax on dogthemed decorative furnishings and enjoy a wonderful breakfast.All this for only D|S92 a night!B.The Poseidon Undersea ResortLocated in a Fijian lagoon，the Poseidon Undersea Resort boasts the worlds first
15、seafloor suite 12 meters below the surface of the ocean.By day，people enjoy golf，tennis and water sports or learn to pilot a threepassenger Triton submarine to explore the new ocean depths.C.Hippo PointFor those who prefer an overnight stay with wildlife on the East African plains.The ninestory towe
16、r rates as one of the top 10 resorts in the world.Guests enjoy incredible views of Olodian Bay.More than 520 species of birds flock around the lake，their calls echoing in the air.D.Pavilion BastilleThe historical Pavilion，the lively heart of the hotel resort，is the meeting point for a relaxing and s
17、ocial gettogether.All three guesthouses and the Pavilion are connected by covered walkways and underground passagesa system unique to Switzerlands hotel industry.E.The Magic Mountain HotelThe Magic Mountain Hotel is shaped like a volcano.But instead of lava，a waterfall cascades down its sides.Nine c
18、omfortable rooms，all with modern facilities，are each named for a local species of bird.Hotel guests can enjoy rafting，hiking and horseback riding，or they can relax in a hot tub made out of the huge trunk of a tree and filled with hot water.F.Sala SilvermineThe truly adventurous can spend the night i
19、n the worlds deepest bedroom in the worlds deepest bedroom in the Sala Silvermine in Sweden.After a guided tour of the mine located 155 meters underground，youre left alone to enjoy the solitude with a basket of refreshments.请阅读以下游客信息，然后匹配与上面旅店相关的信息。1Jane wants to find a hotel where she can enjoy the
20、 natural scenery.During the vacation，she can join some outdoor activities such as boating，walking，etc.After a tiring day，she would like to take a warm bath.2Linda is a pet lover.She would like to stay in a hotel featured in pets.She doesnt want to spend too much on accommodation，so a hotel with a re
21、asonable price is a good choice.Whats more，its better to serve breakfast in the hotel.3Jim likes to take risks and seeks excitements.He is a cave explorer，so he hopes to find a particular hotel that can satisfy his interest in venture.Also，he can enjoy the peaceful time with some snacks.4Sam admires
22、 nature and appreciates the sounds of nature.He prefers a high rise where he can see the entire wild beauty and enjoys seeing wild animals running free in their natural habitats.5Lola prefers ball games，swimming and waterskiing on vacation.She is eager for a hotel where she can have fun looking out
23、the window at the sights on the bottom of the ocean or diving into the sea.1_2._3._4_5._【答案】1.E根据题目中的“boating，walking，take a warm bath”与选项E中的“rafting，hiking，hot water”相吻合，故选E项。2A根据题目中的“a pet lover，stay in a hotel featured in pets，a reasonable price，serve breakfast in the hotel”等信息与A项中的信息相吻合，故选A项。3F根
24、据题目中的“take risks，particular hotel，with some snacks”与选项F中的“adventurous，the worlds deepest bedroom，a basket of refreshments”相对应，故选F项。4C根据题目中的“appreciates the sounds of nature，a high rise，wild animals”与C项中的“their calls echoing in the air，the ninestory tower，wildlife”等相吻合，故选C项。5B根据题目中的“swimming，waterski
25、ing”水上运动项目及“.looking out the window at the sights on the bottom of the ocean or diving into the sea.”可知，Lola想住进一个临近海边的旅馆，与B项吻合，故选B。.读写任务阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Teenagers secrets should be kept to themselves and no one else，their parents included，has the right to stick their nose into their priv
26、ate life.As we know，teenagers are going through a special period of development both physically and psychologically.They are curious about and puzzled by the unexpected changes in their body and mind.Whats more，exposed to a world of adults，it is only too natural for them to begin imitating adults be
27、haviors in secret.Boys begin to smoke and girls begin to spend time doing their hair and care more about what to wear.Some even begin to date with a girlfriend or boyfriend without letting their parents know.They are doing all this in secret because they are still unsure whether it is right to do so
28、 and afraid that，if found out by their parent，they will get misunderstood and even punished.In fact，in many cases，parents can not deal with such matters well but hurt their childrens feelings badly，making children unwilling to communicate with them any more.When this happens，it hurts terribly feelin
29、gs of the family as well.Therefore，it sounds reasonable and acceptable that teenagers should keep their secrets to themselves instead of sharing them with their parents，who should give them the freedom in dealing with secrets.【写作内容】1以约30个词概括上面文章的要点；2然后以约120个词就“青少年的秘密该不该与父母分享”这一话题发表你的看法，至少包含以下内容：(1)你
30、是支持还是反对与父母分享秘密？(2)你支持或反对的理由是什么？(3)结合你的实际，谈谈你是具体怎么做的？【写作要求】1在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。3题目自拟。【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。_【参考范文】Teenagers Secrets Should be Shared with Their ParentsMany teenagers have their own secrets but their parents always want to know them，w
31、hich will probably hurt childrens feelings.As a result，they wont like to share their secrets with their parents.Oppositely，I insist that teenagers secrets，if not at all，should be shared by their parents.For one thing，parents are the closest relatives in the world，who，trying every possible means to d
32、o good to the young，should be respected and trusted.For another，lack of experience，teenagers need some help and support in making decisions or solving problems.If many of the secrets are kept to children themselves，they may do unimaginable harm in the long run.Speaking from my experience，I always let my parents know my secrets，like a close friend.In return they appreciate my attitude so much that they are always ready to offer me valuable advice，which benefits me a lot in this special time of development.高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网
