1、Unit 2What is happiness to you？(A卷).单项填空1I heard you worked very late yesterday.Yes, it had been completely dark by the time I _ the office.AleaveBleftChave left Dhad leftB解析： 根据语境， 天几乎黑了发生在“离开” 办公室之前， 故前面用过去完成时， 后面用一般过去时。 2According to Henry Thoreau, what a man thinks of himself determines, or rath
2、er _ his fate.Aconveys BindicatesCrepresents DpredictsB解析： 句意：亨利梭罗认为， 一个人怎么看待自己决定了， 更确切地说， 预示了他的命运。 convey“传达， 运输”； indicate“表明， 预示”； represent“代表， 表现”； predict“预报， 预言” 。 根据句意可知， 应选B。 3Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department _ the fire broke out.Ahurriedly Bquic
3、klyCinstantly DshortlyC解析： instantly在此句中用作连词， 意为“一就”， 句意是说幸运的是碰巧经过的人一看到火灾就报了警。 4The project_by the end of 2017, will expand the citys telephone network to cover 2，000，000 users.Abeing accomplishedBto be accomplishedCaccomplishedDhaving been accomplishedB解析： 根据will expand. 判断空格处应该表示一个将来的动作， 所以用动词不定式t
4、o be accomplished。 5(2016启东东南中学考前辅导)He and his wife are of the same _；they both want their son to go to college.Asoul BspiritCheart DmindD解析： 考查名词词义辨析。soul“灵魂，心灵，精神”；spirit“灵魂，心灵，精神”；heart“心境，心情，内心”；mind“头脑，精神，愿望，看法”。四个名词均可放入空格处。后半句句意：他们想让他们的儿子上大学。暗示了一种想法，故与mind意思相同，那么前面一句的意思就是“他和他的妻子有一样的愿望”。6Accord
5、ing to Darwins “Survival of the Fittest”， only those species that were able to _ the sudden great changes of their living conditions could survive.Aappeal to Brelate toCadapt to Dcontribute toC解析： 句意：按照达尔文的“适者生存” 理论， 只有那些能够适应他们生活环境的突然的大变化的物种才能够生存下来。 这里用adapt to表示“适应”， 故选C。 appeal to“呼吁， 有吸引力”； relat
6、e to“涉及， 有关”； contribute to“捐献， 促成” 。 7(2016江苏时堰中学高三摸底)_ yourself with positive people who know the importance of confidence and you will keep focused on what you can do instead of what you cant.ASurrounding BSurroundedCSurround DHaving surroundedC解析： 句意：把自己置于一些知道自信重要性的积极的人周围， 你就会集中于你能够做的而不是你不能做的。 考
7、查了“祈使句and陈述句” 的用法。 8His cough will become more serious unless he _ smoking.Aquits BquittedCdoesnt quit Dis quittingA解析： unless引导条件状语从句， 主句用一般将来时， 从句用一般现在时代替将来时。 9Almost every one of the graduates wants to deliver the keynote speech at the graduation ceremony, because for the speaker, _ is an honour.
8、Ainvited Bbeing invitedCto invite DinvitingB解析： 句中because引导原因状语从句， 从句中缺少主语， 且speaker与invite之间是逻辑上的动宾关系， 故用being invited作主语。 10Ill be able to come to see your performance at 8：30 tomorrow evening.Im sorry, by then my performance _ and I _reporters in the meeting room.Awill be ended; will meetBis to e
9、nd; will meetCwill have ended; will be meetingDwill end; am going to meetC解析： 句意：明晚8：30我能来看你的演出。 对不起， 到那时候我的演出已经结束了， 那时我将正在会议室跟记者见面呢。 本题中by then指的是by 8：30 tomorrow evening, by后接将来的时间， 应与将来完成时连用。 第二空是指在明晚8：30的时候， 是将来一个确切的时间点， 应该用将来进行时。 11Mary worked here as a _ secretary and ended up getting a fullti
10、me job in the company.Apessimistic Btemporary Cprevious DcautiousB解析： pessimistic悲观的； temporary临时的， 暂时的； previous先前的， 以往的； cautious小心谨慎的。 此处句意为“玛丽曾在这儿做临时秘书， 但最终在这家公司得到了一份全职工作。 ” 根据句意可知正确答案为B项。 12(2016宿迁三校学情调研)_ the cold, thin air and low oxygen levels also can cause mountain sickness.AOn behalf of B
11、In terms ofCApart from DExcept forC解析： 句意：除了寒冷， 稀薄的空气和缺氧也能够导致高原反应。 on behalf of代表； in terms of就而言； apart from除以外， 含有包含在内的意思； except for表示“除以外”， 不包含在内。 13As the result of one child one family, an increasing number of children dont know how to _ their peers, which leads to a lot of failure of cooperat
12、ing work.Ateam up with Bput up withCkeep up with Dcome up withA解析： 句意：由于一个家庭只有一个孩子， 越来越多的孩子不知道如何与他们的同龄人合作， 这导致许多合作工作的失败。 team up with“合作”， 符合句意。 put up with“忍受”； keep up with“跟上”； come up with“想出(主意、答案等)” 。 14(2016泗阳中学高三月考)The use of water is becoming tense in North China and the government _that we
13、 should save water in our daily life.Aadmits BacknowledgesCadvocates DadoresC解析： 句意：在中国北方， 水的使用越来越紧张， 政府倡导我们在日常生活中节约用水。 advocate“提倡， 倡议” 后接从句时， 谓语动词用(should)do。 15(2016南京五十五中高三月考)_ I was in trouble, he would come to help me out.AEvery time BThe first timeCFor the first time DNext timeA解析： 一些表时间的名词可以
14、充当连词， 引导时间状语从句。 句意：每当我处于困境时， 他都会来帮我解决。 根据句意可知，A项正确。.阅读理解AIn our world today, the media and entertainment industries are constantly focusing on beauty over brains. Movies, television shows, commercials, and magazines all utilize(使用) models and actors whose physical attributes(特性) will sell their prod
15、uct.As our country becomes so obsessed with trying to reduce the obesity numbers, eating disorder statistics continue to increase due to the push for thinner people. While obesity is a serious medical condition that can lead to many health problems, many of us try to lose weight for appearance purpo
16、ses. Children as young as elementary school age have begun to worry about the numbers that appear on the scale. In my opinion, it seems that fat “has become the new ugly”Two weeks ago, 37yearold Wisconsin television reporter Livingston, who is 235 pounds, received an email from a man named Krause. I
17、n the email Krause attacked her, writing, “Your physical condition hasnt improved for many years. Surely you dont consider yourself a suitable example for this communitys young people, girls in particular. ”Today, it seems that a vast majority of people care more about how they look and appear to th
18、eir peers rather than what is inside. The truth is that every person is built differently; we all come in different shapes and sizes. Someone is heavier, which doesnt mean they eat large amounts of junk food and lounge around all day. Likewise, even though a person is thin, it doesnt mean they are n
19、ecessarily healthy and fit.If you are reading this and you struggle with your weight or your appearance, please recognize that you are beautiful and special in your own way. You are worth so much more than you realize, and even if I dont know you, understand that I respect and support you. Beauty is
20、 not defined by size; it is defined by how we treat others and respect ourselves. In the words of the talented film actress Kirstie Alley, “Theres a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are. ”【解题导语】这篇文章讲了减肥会造成一些不好的影响， 并且诠释了美的真谛。 人们关心其他人时， 就是美丽的。 1According to the author, why do elementary schoo
21、l children worry about the numbers that appear on the scale?AThey want to appear in ads to sell their product.BThey are concerned about their health.CThey are suffering from eating disorder.DThey want to look slim.D解析： 细节理解题。 根据文章第二段的While obesity is a serious medical condition that can lead to many
22、 health problems, many of us try to lose weight for appearance purposes. Children as young as elementary school age have begun to worry about the numbers that appear on the scale. In my opinion, it seems that fat “has become the new ugly.” 可推断人们是因为想看起来苗条才减肥的。 故选D。 2The writer used the example of Liv
23、ingston to show_Apeople think “fat” looks uglyBfat people should lose weightCphysical condition needs improvingDyoung girls wont follow fat modelsA解析： 推理判断题。 根据文章第三段的Two weeks ago, 37yearold Wisconsin television reporter Livingston, who is 235 pounds, received an email from a man named Krause. In th
24、e email Krause attacked her, writing, “Your physical condition hasnt improved for many years. Surely you dont consider yourself a suitable example for this communitys young people, girls in particular.” 可推测作者用Livingston的例子说明人们认为“胖” 看起来很丑， 故选A。3What Kirstie Alley said means _Apeople should pay attent
25、ion to the appearanceBthere is no need for any people to go on dietCpeople are beautiful when they concern othersDtheres always someone who understands and supports youC解析： 细节理解题。 根据文章最后一段的Beauty is not defined by size; it is defined by how we treat others and respect ourselves. In the words of the
26、talented film actress Kirstie Alley, “Theres a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are. ” 可知Kirstie Alley说的话意思是人们关心其他人时， 就是美丽的， 故选C。 B(2016浙江宁波冲刺)A girl in gray sat upon a bench in the park, reading a book. She had come there at the same hour on the day previous, and on the day before that; an
27、d there was one who knew it.The young man who knew it hovered near. His devotion was rewarded, for, in turning a page, her book slipped from her fingers. The young man ran upon it immediately, returning it to its owner.The girl looked him over leisurely at his ordinary, neat dress. “You may sit down
28、, if you like, ” she said, in a deliberate contralto (女低音)“Do you know, ” he said, “that you are the most charming girl I have ever seen? I had my eye on you yesterday. Didnt know somebody was obsessed by those pretty lamps of yours, did you, honeysuckle？” “Whoever you are, ” said the girl, in icy t
29、ones, “you must remember that I am a lady. I will excuse the remark you have just made because the mistake was, doubtless, not an unnatural onein your circle. ” “I seriously beg your pardon, ” said the young man. His expression of satisfaction had changed to regret and shame.“Abandon the subject, if
30、 you please. Now, tell me about these people passing and crowding. Where are they going? Why do they so hurry？Are they happy？” The young man had promptly abandoned his air of coquetry (嬉皮笑脸). “It is interesting to watch them，” he replied, “It is the wonderful drama of life. One wonders what their hi
31、stories are. ” “I do not, ” said the girl, “I am not so curious about others stories. I come here to sit because here, only, I can be near the great, common, beating heart of humanity. Can you guess why I spoke to you？” The girl, held up a slender finger, and smiled slightly. “Because I wanted to ta
32、lk, for once, with a natural manone unspoiled by the dirty gloss of wealth. Oh! You do not know how tired I am of itmoney, money, money! I am sick of jewels, of travel, of society, of luxuries，of all kinds. Sometimes the very tinkle of the ice in my champagne glass nearly drives me mad. ” “I have al
33、ways liked to read and hear about the ways of wealthy and fashionable folks. Now, I had formed the opinion that champagne is cooled in the bottle and not by placing ice in the glass. ” The young man said.The girl gave a musical laugh of genuine amusement. “You should know, ” she explained, “that jus
34、t now it is a fad to put ice in champagne. The idea was originated by a visiting Prince of Tartary while dining at the Waldorf.” “I see, ” admitted the young man, humbly.“Sometimes, ” continued the girl, “I have thought that if I ever should love a man, it would be one of lowly station. One who is a
35、 worker and not a lazy bone. By the way, what is your occupation？” “A very humble one. Were you serious when you said that you could love a man of lowly position？”“Indeed I was. ” “I work in a restaurant. ” The girl shrank slightly and asked, “Not as a waiter? Labor is noble, though. ” “I am not a w
36、aiter. I am a cashier in that restaurant. ” The girl consulted a tiny watch upon her left wrist, and rose, hurriedly. “Why are you not at work？” “I am on the night turn, ” said the young man. “May I not hope to see you again？” “I do not know. Perhapsbut I must go quickly now. There is a dinnerand, o
37、h! Perhaps you noticed an automobile at the upper corer of the park as you came. Pierre waits for me there. He supposes me to be shopping in the department store across the square. Goodbye.” Passing down the sidewalk, she entered a restaurant. There a redhead girl glanced pointedly at the clock, lea
38、ving the cashiers desk. The girl in gray took her place.The young man walked slowly back along the sidewalk and stepped into the automobile and said two words to the driver：“Club, Henri. ” 【解题导语】 本文为记叙文， 改编自欧亨利的短篇小说汽车等候的时候。 小说描述了一个来自底层社会的女出纳员与一个来自上层社会的富家公子之间的故事。 4Which of the following descriptions
39、about the girl in gray is NOT true?AShe is elegant and contented to be badly off.BShe is an ordinary laborer of lowly station.CShe has an admiration for life in the upper class.DShe is deceptive and insincere.A解析： 推理判断题。 通读全文， 不难发现灰衣女孩是一个爱慕虚荣， 幻想上层社会奢华生活的人。 故答案选A。 5Which sentence implies that the gi
40、rl in gray is not from the upper class?AWhoever you are, you must remember that I am a lady.BI come here to sit because here, only, I can be near the great, common, beating heart of humanity.CSometimes the very tinkle of the ice in my champagne glass nearly drives me mad.DIf I ever should love a man
41、, it would be one of lowly station.C解析： 细节理解题。 由文中的“champagne is cooled in the bottle and not by placing ice in the glass” 可知， 香槟酒是整瓶冰镇， 而不是倒在杯子里放冰块冰镇。 而灰衣女孩却说香槟酒杯中叮当作响的冰块有时让她抓狂。 很明显， 女孩在撒谎， 她对上层社会生活的不熟悉也暴露无遗。 故答案选C。 6What may be the reason for the girls consulting a tiny watch upon her left wrist?A
42、She was to ask the young man to go back to work.BShe was to check if she was late for the dinner.CIt was about time that she went back to work.DIt was one way to show that she was from the upper class.C解析： 细节理解题。 由倒数第二段中的“There a redhead girl glanced pointedly at the clock, leaving the cashiers desk
43、. The girl in gray took her place. ” 可知， 灰衣女孩走上前去接替收银员的班， 由此可推测， 女孩看看手表， 发现快到上班时间了， 所以匆匆离开公园前往餐厅。 故答案选C。 7What tone did the author adopt in developing the story?AHumorous. BIronic. CPitiful. DDoubtful.B解析： 观点态度题。 通读全文， 不难发现作者所描述的主人公灰衣女孩是一个爱慕虚荣， 幻想上层社会奢华生活的人。 她说自己宁愿爱上一个身份卑微但勤劳肯干的人， 然而， 当男主人公谎称自己是餐厅收银
44、员时， 她却退缩了。 作者以讽刺的笔调将女孩的虚伪展现得淋漓尽致。 故答案选B。 8Why did the girl shrink slightly after knowing the young mans occupation?AShe was greatly astonished by the young mans reply.BHer desire to talk with a lowly station man declined.CShe felt pitiful about the young mans poor life.DShe came to realize that the
45、young man was a liar.B解析： 细节理解题。 灰衣女孩说自己宁愿爱上一个身份卑微但勤劳肯干的人， 然而， 当男主人公谎称自己是餐厅收银员时， 她却因为男孩的卑微身份而不愿意继续与他交谈。 故答案选B。 9Which of the following is NOT true according to the last two paragraphs?ABoth the young man and the girl are liars.BPierre was the girls boyfriend.CThe girl worked in a restaurant as a cas
46、hier.DThe young man finally knew the girl was lying.B解析： 细节理解题。 由倒数第二段可知， 女孩是一名来自底层社会的收银员， 她谎称公园外的那辆车是等她的， 车里的男朋友Pierre在等她购物回去。 实际上车不是等她的， 而且也没有Pierre这个人。 故答案选B。 Unit 2What is happiness to you？(B卷).完形填空(2016常州质检)Recently, I was walking with my twoyearold son Nicky when he looked _1_ at me and said e
47、xcitedly, “Run, Mommy, run！” At seven months pregnant, I could hardly manage a quick _2_， not to mention a run. I started to shake my head, but then I _3_. How many times had I told him “no” lately?“No, Nicky. We cant play that roughit could hurt the _4_. ” “No, Nicky. I dont want to colormy back ac
48、hes constantly now. I just want to _5_. ” I really looked forward to this _6_ baby. But soon enough Nicky would have to learn to _7_：Mommys lap, Mommys hugs, Mommys _8_. Then I looked, really looked, at him. I looked into his clear brown eyes, so _9_ from our adult world of worries. Then I took a _1
49、0_ to think at his level. We adults spent so much time _11_ about money, our careers, our responsibilities. None of this _12_ anything to him. Running and playing with his Mommy meant _13_ to him. And now it meant something to me, too.“Yes, Nicky, ” I said, “Ill _14_ with you, ” and then we were off
50、! I forgot about my aching back and my huge _15_. I forgot about everything except my _16_ for my son. It flashed through my mind that to other people we might look _17_such a small child pulling his _18_ mother along behind him.We finally did pass someone, a silverhaired lady！Instead of a(n)_19_ lo
51、ok, she gave us a genuine smile. Maybe our _20_ was infectious(传染的), or maybe she remembered her own son at that age.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。 一位怀孕的妈妈， 一个两岁的儿子， 一前一后快乐地跑着。 也许在某些人眼中这是不可思议的， 然而谁又能知道背后藏着的是一位母亲对儿子无私的爱。1A.upBdownCaround DawayA解析： 根据语境可知， 两岁的儿子应该是仰起头来与作者说话。 故选A。 2A.look BanswerCwalk DraceC解析： 因为作者
52、怀孕七个月了， 即使行走都有点慢， 更别说跑了。 故选C。 3A.laughed BhesitatedCstarted DlookedB解析： 根据下文可知， 作者有点犹豫， 觉得自己不该总是对儿子说不。 故选B, 意为“停顿， 犹豫” 。 4A.bird BroadCglass DbabyD解析：根据上文可知， 作者怀孕了， 所以此处指不能伤了肚中的宝宝。 故选D。 5A.work BrestCleave DplayB解析： 根据“my back aches constantly now” 可知， 作者现在背疼， 因此想休息。 故选B。 6A.embarrassing BthinkingCg
53、oing DcomingD解析： 此处指作者期待着这个即将出生的孩子。 故选D, 意为“即将来临的” 。 A项意为“令人尴尬的， 令人难堪的”， 不符合语境， 故排除。 7A.dress BspeakCshare DworkC解析： 根据空格后的“Mommys lap, Mommys hugs” 可知， 随着新生儿的出生， 作者不能全身心照顾Nicky了， Nicky需要学会和弟弟(妹妹)分享妈妈的爱。 故选C。 8A.attention BfreedomChousework DstressA解析： 与“Mommys lap, Mommys hugs” 相照应， 并结合选项可知， 此处指妈妈对
54、他的照顾。 故选A, 意为“照顾， 关怀” 。 9A.different BtiredCfree DsafeC解析： 根据“his clear brown eyes” 以及下文尤其是“None of this _ anything to him. ” 可知， 两岁的儿子所想的和大人所想的根本不一样， 他们脑中没有大人们的烦恼。 故选C, free from. 意为“免于” 。 10A.game BmomentCpicture DstickB解析：根据语境并结合选项可知， 此处指作者从儿子的角度想了一会儿。 故选B。 11A.working BlyingCquarrelling Dworryin
55、gD解析： 根据上文“so _ from our adult world of worries” 可知， 此处指大人们每天为钱、事业、责任等烦恼。 故选D。 12A.meant BsentCoffered DpaidA解析： 根据上文可知， 两岁的孩子脑中根本没有大人们的这些烦恼。 故选A, 意为“意味着”， 同时与后面两句相照应。 13A.nobody BsomebodyCnothing DsomethingD解析： 与上文“None. anything. ” 相对比， 并结合下文“And now it meant something to me, too. ” 可知， 此处强调对孩子而言，
56、 和妈妈一起玩是有意义的事情。 故选D。 14A.dance Bsing Crun DtalkC解析： 根据第一段内容可知， 儿子想和妈妈一起跑， 经过思考后， 作者同意了他的请求， 同时与下文情景相照应。 故选C。 15A.baby BstomachCeffect DdifferenceB解析：此处指作者怀孕的肚子。 故选B。 16A.hope BworryCpity DloveD解析： 根据上文可知， 作者之所以不顾怀孕七个月， 答应和儿子一起跑， 就是出于对儿子的爱。 故选D。 17A.ridiculous BbeautifulCharmful DperfectA解析： 根据常理可推知，
57、 一个两岁的儿子拉着自己怀孕的妈妈跑， 这是很不可思议的事。 故选A, 意为“荒唐的， 可笑的” 。 18A.sick Bpretty Cpregnant DunwillingC解析： 由上文可知，作者此时是怀孕的。 故选C, 意为“怀孕的” 。 19A.quick BstrangeChappy DangryB解析： 作者原以为别人会认为他们的行为很荒唐， 由此可知， 答案为B, 指那位老妇人没有露出奇怪的表情。 20A.joy BgameCeffort DdiseaseA解析： 此处指作者和儿子一起跑时所表现出来的快乐。 故选A。 .阅读理解A(2016江苏阜宁学情调研)The word “
58、conservation” has a thrifty meaning. To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such a good condition that others may also share the enjoyment. Our forefathers had no idea that human population would increase faster than the supplies of raw materials: most of them, even
59、until very recently, had the foolish idea that the treasures were “limitless” and could “last forever” . Most of the citizens of earlier generations knew little or nothing about the complicated and delicate system that runs all through nature, and which means that, as in a living body, an unhealthy
60、condition of one part will sooner or later be harmful to all the others.Fifty years ago, nature study was not part of the school work; scientific forestry was a new idea; wood was still cheap because it could be brought in any quantity from distant woodlands; soil destruction and river floods were n
61、ot national problems; nobody had yet studied longterm climatic cycles in relation to proper land use; even the word “conservation” had nothing of the meaning that it has for us today.For the sake of ourselves and those who will come after us, we must now set about correcting the mistakes of our fore
62、fathers. Conservation should be made part of everybodys daily life. To know about the water table in the ground is just as important to us as a knowledge of the basic math formulas. We need to know why all watersheds(上游集水区) need the protection of plant life and why the running current of streams and
63、 rivers must be made to give their full benefit to the soil before they finally escape to the sea. We need to be taught the duty of planting trees as well as of cutting them. We need to know the importance of big, grown trees, because living_space_for_most_of_mans_fellow_creatures_on_this_planet_is_
64、figured_not_only_in_square_measure_of_surface_but_also_in_cubic(立方体的)_volume_above_the_earth. In a word, it should be our goal to restore as much of the original beauty of nature as we can. 1The authors attitude towards the use of natural resources is _ApositiveBcriticalCoptimistic DuninterestedB解析：
65、 观点态度题。 从第一段的“foolish idea” 及最后一段可明显感觉到作者对自然资源的开发持批评态度。 2According to the author, the greatest mistake of our forefathers was that _Athey had little or no sense of environmental protection Bthey had no idea about scientific forestryCthey had no idea of how to make good use of raw materialsDthey were
66、 not aware of the importance of nature studyA解析： 细节理解题。 从第一段的“Our forefathers had no idea that human population.will sooner or later be harmful to all the others.” 及最后一段第一句可知祖先基本没有环保意识。 3To avoid repeating the mistakes of our forefathers, the author suggests that _Awe plant more treesBnatural scienc
67、es be taught to everybodyCwe return to natureDenvironmental education be directed toward everyoneD解析： 细节理解题。 由最后一段第二句可知，环保应该人人有份， 成为大家生活的一部分， 显然和D项意思吻合。 4How can you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?AOur living space on the earth is getting smaller and smaller.BWe must preser
68、ve good living conditions for both birds and animals.CWe need to take some measures to protect space.DOur living space should be measured in cubic volume.B解析： 句意理解题。 从最后一段结尾处可推知我们要努力为人类以及人类的朋友维护良好的生存环境。 B(2016南京学情调研)Every school has an ugly girl. In my primary school, it was me.From first grade thro
69、ugh fourth, I had to wear heavy orthopedic(整形外科的)shoes because of my weak ankles. I looked like overweight elephant wearing bricks whenever I took a single step.“Hey, Bigfoot！” “Geez, youre going to start an earthquake！” Then in sixth grade I had to start wearing glasses. Mom asked for the least exp
70、ensive ones and that made me look like a fool.“Four eyes！” “Couldnt you cover up more of your face? Why stop at the eyes？” In seventh, I started competing on the city swim team, thinking that if I got a killer body nobody would notice my face. Wrong again. I loved being fast and winning ribbons now
71、and then, but now I had red wet eyes from the chlorine(氯) in the pool. I also did not develop a killer body.I changed my strategy at eighth grade, the last year of middle school. I offered my help to anyone who needed. I worked for other girls, so they could hang out with their friends. My new progr
72、am began to work. People who would never have acknowledged my existence before were suddenly seeking me out.Id been feeling pretty good until one day I went to Christines house to help her fill envelopes. Going into each envelope was an invitation to Christines birthday party; it was a big event at
73、a fancy hotel. She asked me to help her address these envelopes. There was no envelope for me.My heart was broken. I tried to escape from all the eyes. High school would be better, right? Yes and no. Now that Im here, I know there are still lots of shallow people judging you on what youre wearing or
74、 how cool your hair is. But there are also kids who talk to you because they like your answers or just as youre kind, honest, and a good friend.I still do kind things because I like the feeling I get when I am helping people. I, with my friends, went to Childrens Hospital, playing games and reading
75、to the sick kids.I still had red wet eyes and not a smart look, but you cannot tell me I am not beautiful. Every time I visit hospital, fiveyearold Terry grasps my hand saying, “Morri, you re so nice. I want to grow up to be just like you. ” 【解题导语】 作者由于身体上的障碍在小学的时候受到同学们的歧视， 然而她并没有气馁， 中学阶段通过帮助别人， 最终得
76、到了别人的认可。 5Why was Morri laughed at by her classmates when she was in primary school?AShe had weak ankles and eyesight problems.BHer glasses couldnt cover up her face.CShe couldnt get along well with them.DShe looked like an overweight elephant.A解析： 细节理解题。 根据第二段中的“I had to wear heavy orthopedic(整形外科的
77、) shoes because of my weak ankles. ” 和第五段中的“I had to start wearing glasses” 可知应选A。 6Which of the following is the real reason for Morris competing on the city swim team?ATo win more ribbons.BTo shift others attention from her face.CTo develop a killer body.DTo have red wet eyes.B解析： 细节理解题。 根据第八段中的“I
78、 started competing in the city swim team, thinking that if I got a killer body nobody would notice my face” 可知应选B。 7From what Morri experienced in the last year of middle school, we can learn that _Aher classmates thought highly of herBshe was very popular among her classmates Cshe was often cheated
79、 by her classmates Dher classmates just took advantage of herD解析： 推理判断题。 根据倒数第五段的内容可知， Morri的同学们和她说话、亲近只是为了利用她。 故选D。 8The passage is intended to encourage people to _Aaddress as many as invitation envelopes as possibleBtake part in more activities including swimming Ctake others comments into careful consideration Dtake a positive attitude towards difficulties in lifeD解析： 写作意图题。 根据文章内容可知， 本文主要是鼓励人们要以积极乐观的态度去面对生活中遇到的挫折。 故选D。
