1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家高考题型组合规范练1必修第一册UNIT 1阅读题组练速度(35 mins).阅读理解ABooks cant stop a global pandemic.But,for a short while,they can let us forget the world around us and transport us to different places,allowing us to travel in spirit.Here are some picks for this month.Rohinton Mistry:A Fine BalanceMistrys
2、novel focuses on the lives of four central characters whose lives are on a downward spiral,from poverty to outright destitution and,ultimately,death.Mistry does not whitewash the reality of urban poverty in India.But as readers,we become absorbed in his characters lives we hope with them,we fear for
3、 them and,at the end,we cry for them.Elena Ferrante:My Brilliant FriendElena Ferrantes novels take us straight to the Italian city of Napoli.Starting with My Brilliant Friend,the four novels chart the intensive relationship between two girls,Elena Greco (Len) and Raffaella Cerullo (Lila),who grow up
4、 in a poor neighbourhood in the 1950s.Reading Ferrantes description calls forth images of Napoli and makes us feel like we are standing in the Piazza del Plebiscito.We can feel,hear and smell Napoli around us.Patrick Modiano:The Search WarrantThe Search Warrant pieces together the real-life story of
5、 Dora Bruder,a young Jewish girl who went missing in Paris in December 1941.Modiano attempts to retrace Doras movements across Paris and his book is full of evocative descriptions of quiet squares and streets.By tracing Doras possible steps,Modiano evocatively recreates the twilight atmosphere of Pa
6、ris under occupation.Kazuo Ishiguro:The Remains of the DayThe Remains of the Day tells the story of Stevens,the aged butler of Darlington Hall,and his ill-judged life choices that saw him being involved with British fascism in the interwar years.This allusion to British fascism in particular is some
7、thing that makes this novel stand out;it is a subject matter not often discussed or even taught.1.Which book is set in India? A.A Fine Balance.B.My Brilliant Friend.C.The Search Warrant.D.The Remains of the Day.2.What do My Brilliant Friend and The Search Warrant have in common?A.Both novels tell re
8、al-life stories.B.Both novels take place in Italy.C.Both are related to interpersonal relationship.D.Both give a vivid description of the surroundings.3.What is special about The Remains of the Day?A.Its moving story.B.Its miserable character.C.Its rarely mentioned subject.D.Its skillful techniques
9、of description.BThe summer when I turned 16,my father gave me a car,which permitted Hannah and me to drive around Tucson whenever we wanted to.Hannah was my best friend.“Hannahs amazing,” my mother always said.And sure enough,that summer she signed with a modelling agency.She was already doing runwa
10、y work.One day,Hannah and I went to the movies.On the way home,we stopped at the McDonalds drive-through,putting the fries on the seat between us to share.“Lets ride around a while,” I said.It was a clear night,moonlight shone over the desert.Taking a turn too fast,I hit a patch of dirt and fishtail
11、ed.French fries on the floor.An impossible amount of blood on Hannahs face.They took us in separate ambulances.In the ER,my parents spoke quietly,“Best plastic surgeon in the city.”This meant the end of her modelling career.Wed been wearing lap belts,but the car didnt have shoulder harnesses.Id crac
12、ked my cheekbone;Hannahs forehead had split wide open.What would I say to her?When her mother,Sharon,came into my hospital room,I started to cry,bracing myself for her anger.She sat beside me and took my hand.“I almost ended my best friend when I was your age,” she said.“I totally damaged her car an
13、d mine.”“Im so sorry,” I said.“Youre both alive,” she said,“and the rest is window dressing.” I started to protest,but Sharon stopped me,“I forgive you.Hannah will,too.”Sharons forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to stay friends throughout life.I think of her gift of forgiveness every time I want to r
14、esent someone for a perceived wrong.And whenever I see Hannah,the scars are a symbol of grace for me.4.What caused the car accident?A.Poor visibility.B.Driving too fast.C.Hitting a patch of dirt.D.Not staying focused.5.Which word can best describe Hannahs mother?A.Supportive.B.Generous.C.Optimistic.
15、D.Helpful.6.What result did the accident cause to Hannah and the author?A.It worsened their friendship.B.It made both of the two disabled.C.It changed Hannahs working career.D.It ruined the authors confidence in driving.7.Which is the best title for the text?A.Lucky SurvivalB.Lifelong FriendshipC.My
16、 Best Friend HannahD.Learning to ForgiveCWhy do We Use Zip Codes?Everyone has memorised exactly two ZIP codes:90210 and whatever their own ZIP code is.We can thank a certain TV show set in Beverly Hills for that.Aside from that,general knowledge of these five-digit figures is pretty limited.We put t
17、hem at the end of addresses,and then our mail magically gets delivered to the right location.We discovered one of the most highly kept secrets all mail carriers know:what ZIP codes really are and how they work.The entire practice of using ZIP codes is a relatively new system that was put in place on
18、 July 1,1963.Before that,starting in 1943,the US Postal Service used a series of postal zones for large cities only.In 1944,a postal worker named Robert Moon handed on an idea for a new postal zone system that would cover the whole country.The first number would stand for a group of states,starting
19、at zero on the east coast and ending at nine on the west coast,and the second and third numbers would specify (详述)to which sectional centre facility (the place where mail gets processed and distributed) the mail should go in that area.The US Postal Service eventually adopted this plan and,the Zone I
20、mprovement Plan Codeor ZIP codewas born.About 20 years after the first ZIP codes were put into place,the Postal Service made one more adjustment:the four digits that come after your ZIP code.These stand for a specific area that any given post office covers.The sixth and seventh numbers refer to a de
21、livery sector,which could be a group of streets,one large building,or another small geographic area.The last two stand for a delivery segment(片区).Even though the US Postal Service says the proper contribution to the ZIP codes creation goes to a committee of people,our addresses would look quite diff
22、erent if it werent for Moons numerical inspiration.8.Why are many people familiar with ZIP code “90210”?A.Its easy to understand and memorise.B.Its because of a famous TV programme.C.Its related with Beverly Hills.D.Its a ZIP code of five-digit figures.9.What can we know about postal zones used in 1
23、943?A.It was the entire practice of ZIP codes.B.It was used for a very long time.C.It was popular with big cities.D.It wasnt very convenient to use.10.What does the third number in a ZIP code stand for according to Moons system?A.The state.B.Where the letter is from.C.Where the letter is to.D.The pr
24、oper post office.11.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 5?A.What the four numbers at the end of a code mean.B.What ZIP codes really are and the uses they bring.C.The big change of US Postal Service.D.The US ZIP codes is really very complex.DIts tough to see or hear of a friend in crisis.O
25、ne idea to keep in mind is that it is healthy for the distressed person to feel what he or she feels in the moment.When a person in crisis feels understood,he or she feels less alone and connected to the person who understands.A person,who experiences empathy(同理心)from a friend who can “go there” for
26、 a few minutes in order to authentically understand while still maintaining a strong and supportive attitude,may be relieved and healed.While a friend is telling you about the circumstance,the first and most important step is to listen for feelings,not ways to solve the problem.For example,a friend
27、is terribly upset because her husband is threatening to leave her.After fully honouring the feelings,it is important to ask the friend what would help.Maybe it is a good cry and some ice cream.Perhaps its a glass of wine and a walk.Everyone has different ways of dealing.Be respectful and ask the fri
28、end what she needs or wants,not what you prescribe.Take a second example,saying a close friend is being misrepresented by other friends.The friends are gossiping about her.During a conversation with her,listen for feelings.Honour her hurt and shock.The same equation is useful with a partner.Helping
29、a friend or partner in crisis not only helps the person,but creates closeness and trust in the relationship,making opening up in the probable future.In addition,the person who is empathizing feels positive because he or she was able to help.When a person is truly able to comfort and reassure a loved
30、 one,he or she feels vital and useful,strengthening the relationship.12.What should we do first when we know a friend is in crisis?A.Keep away from him/her.B.Buy him/her a glass of wine.C.Understand how he/she feels.D.Show him/her ways to solve the problem.13.What does the underlined word “it” in Pa
31、ragraph 3 refer to?A.A way to solve the crisis.B.A way to relieve a bad mood.C.A way to listen for feelings.D.A way to honour the feelings.14.How does the author prove his/her idea?A.By listing data.B.By quoting sayings.C.By giving examples.D.By conducting surveys.15.What does the text mainly talk a
32、bout?A.How to keep a loved one.B.How to make new friends.C.How to work with your partner.D.How to help a friend in trouble.阅读七选五Many people say “thank you” using text messages or chat these days.1 Its a meaningful way to express gratitude when you receive a gift or become the recipient of someones t
33、houghtful action.Address your letter warmly and make it personal and sincere.Open with a salutation.Begin your thank-you letter by addressing the person in the way that feels most natural.2 Whether the note is for your best friend,your teacher or your mom,this works.Express your gratitude sincerely.
34、Thank-you notes are usually short and to the point,so start by thanking the person right away.3 Describing the gift a little will make it clear that youve thought about it and its something you cherish.4 Even if you dont love the gift,think about the trouble and expense the person went to for your b
35、enefit.Show them that this effort,and the gift itself,is important to you.Try to be honest and sincere.Inquire after the other person or share a little news.Now that youve expressed your gratitude,its nice to write another few lines that show you care about the person.Ask some questions,and share in
36、formation about your life.This makes all the difference between a dashed-off note and an actual thank-you letter,and the recipient will take even more pleasure in receiving your words.Close the letter.Think about the nature of your relationship and choose the closing that seems most appropriate(合适的)
37、.5A.Be specific about what youre grateful for.B.If you cant decide,its fine to just sign your name.C.Either a handwritten or typed letter is totally acceptable.D.Let them know why their specific gift is cherished.E.However,nothing beats writing an old-fashioned thank-you letter.F.Its nice to write a
38、nother few lines that show you care about the person.G.In almost every situation,starting with “Dear persons name” is appropriate.参考答案UNIT 1阅读题组练速度.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。书籍不能阻止全球性的流行病,但是,在短时间内,它们可以让我们忘记周围的世界,把我们带到不同的地方,让我们在精神上旅行。本文主要介绍了四本书的相关信息。1.A细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Mistry does not whitewash the reality of urba
39、n poverty in India.”可知,A Fine Balance是以印度为背景的。故选A项。2.D细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Reading Ferrantes description calls forth images of Napoli and makes us feel like we are standing in the Piazza del Plebiscito.We can feel,hear and smell Napoli around us.”以及倒数第四段中的“Modiano attempts to retrace Doras movements across
40、 Paris and his book is full of evocative descriptions of quiet squares and streets.”可知,My Brilliant Friend与The Search Warrant的共同点是两者都生动地描述了环境。故选D项。3.C细节理解题。根据最后一段“This allusion to British fascism in particular is something that makes this novel stand out;it is a subject matter not often discussed or
41、 even taught.”可知,尤其是对英国法西斯主义的提及使这部小说脱颖而出;这是一个很少被讨论或者甚至被教授的主题。由此可知,The Remains of the Day的特别之处在于它涉及了很少被提及的话题。故选C项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与好朋友汉娜开车发生车祸,毁了汉娜的模特事业,但却被汉娜的妈妈和汉娜原谅的故事。4.B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Taking a turn too fast,I hit a patch of dirt and fishtailed.”可知,作者是因为开车的时候转弯太快出了事故,故选B项。5.B推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的
42、“but Sharon stopped me,I forgive you.Hannah will,too.”可知,汉娜的妈妈原谅了作者,所以她是一个宽宏大量的(generous)人。故选B项。6.C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“.end of her modelling career.”可知,这场车祸毁了汉娜的模特事业。故选C项。7.D主旨大意题。好朋友汉娜和她妈妈原谅了作者的过错,作者和汉娜成了一生的好朋友,而之后每当作者想因为过错而怨恨某人时,就会想起她们对她的宽恕。作者通过这个经历强调了学会宽恕。故选D项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了美国邮政编码的历史以及邮政编码数字代表的
43、含义。8.B细节理解题。根据第一段“Everyone has memorised exactly two ZIP codes:90210 and whatever their own ZIP code is.We can thank a certain TV show set in Beverly Hills for that.”可知,人们对这个邮政编码非常熟悉是因为以比弗利山庄为背景的某个电视节目的原因,所以选B项。9.C细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Before that,starting in 1943,the US Postal Service used a series of pos
44、tal zones for large cities only.”可知,从1943年开始,美国邮政局只对大城市使用一系列的邮区,因此C项正确。10.C细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“the second and third numbers would specify to which sectional centre facility(the place where mail gets processed and distributed) the mail should go in that area.”可知,第二个和第三个数字将指定邮件应该送到该区域哪一个部门中心设施(邮件处理和分发的位置),
45、所以C项正确。11.A推理判断题。文章第五段提到在第一批邮政编码投入使用大约20年后,邮政部门又对系统进行了一次调整,然后分别介绍了邮政编码每个数字代表的具体意思,因此A项是最佳选项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了如何帮助处于危机中的朋友。作者认为最重要的是倾听朋友的感受而不是给出解决问题的方法,做到感同身受,并通过例子证明了自己的想法。12.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“While a friend is telling you about the circumstance,the first and most important step is to listen for fee
46、lings,not ways to solve the problem.(当朋友告诉你相关情况的时候,第一步也是最重要的一步是倾听感受,而不是解决问题的方法)”可知,当我们知道一个朋友处于危机中时,我们首先应该理解他或她的感受。故选C项。13.B词义猜测题。根据上文“After fully honouring the feelings,it is important to ask the friend what would help.(在充分尊重感情之后,重要的是问问朋友需要什么帮助)”以及下文“Maybe it is a good cry and some ice cream.Perhaps
47、 its a glass of wine and a walk.Everyone has different ways of dealing.(也许它是好好地哭一场和一些冰激凌,也许是一杯酒和散散步,每个人有不同的处理方法)”可推断,it指的是缓解坏心情的方法。故选B项。14.C推理判断题。文章一、二两段作者提出了自己的想法,理解和倾听处于危机中的朋友是困难的,重要的是倾听他或她的感觉,而不是给予解决问题的办法。根据第三段中的“For example,a friend is terribly upset.”和第四段中的“Take a second example”可知,作者接下来通过两个例子证
48、明了这个想法。故选C项。15.D主旨大意题。纵观全文,第一段作者提出了文章的中心,由“Its tough to see or hear of a friend in crisis.One idea to keep in mind is that it is healthy for the distressed person to feel what he or she feels in the moment.(理解或倾听处于危机中的朋友很难。要记住的一点是,对于痛苦的人来讲,感受此刻他或她的感受是有益的)”以及第二段中的“While a friend is telling you about
49、the circumstance,the first and most important step is to listen for feelings,not ways to solve the problem.(当朋友告诉你情况的时候,第一步也是最重要的一步是倾听感受,而不是解决问题的方法)”可知,本文主要讲述如何帮助有困难的朋友。故选D项。.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何写感谢信,如:以称呼开头;诚挚地表达谢意;让他们知道他们的礼物值得珍惜的原因等。1.E根据下文的“Its a meaningful way to express gratitude.”可知,上文应该提到
50、一种写感谢信的方式,E项中的“.an old-fashioned thank-you letter”符合语境。2.G本段的小标题是“以称呼开头”,G项“在任何情况下,以Dear.为开头都是合适的”正是对标题的说明。3.A根据下文的“Describing the gift a little.”可知,描述一下礼物是为了说明礼物是你十分珍惜的。因此空格处应具体说明为什么要感谢他,所以选A项。4.D本段提到即使你不喜欢这个礼物,但是考虑到他人的花费和付出的努力,也要让他知道礼物对你很重要。由此可知,本段主要说明你为什么珍惜这个礼物,所以选D项。5.B本段的小标题是“Close the letter”。B项“如果你无法做决定,签你的名字就可以”符合语境。- 7 - 版权所有高考资源网