1、第一节原汁原创Test 1Are You Ready to Slackline?走软绳(slacklining)又叫走扁带运动。它是由国外的登山者在走钢丝运动的基础上开创出来的，如走钢丝运动一样，走软绳是一项极具挑战的极限运动。Think tightrope walking is tough？Then you havent seen slacklining，the latest extreme sport in which athletes walk across two points，balancing on a nylon webbing，which has been tied to bo
2、th sides.The biggest difference between tightrope walking and slacklining is that while the line in the latter is under some tension，it is not as hard，but is instead almost bouncy like a trampoline.Also，use of nylon webbing helps to keep the slackers foot from rolling.This allows slackliners to be d
3、ynamic and perform impressive stunts and tricks，all while balancing on the thin line with no safety net below!The honor for creating this extreme sport can be attributed to two California rock climbersAdam Grosowsky and Jeff Ellington，who first started walking on the loose chains and cables that lie
4、 alongside parking lots.They enjoyed it so much that they started tying nylon webbing to higher points in Californias Yosemite Valley and walking across it.Soon other climbers caught on.Not only was it fun，but also，a great training tool for rock climbing.Over the years，slacklining has developed into
5、 a real sport，one with many different variations，ranging from Freestyle slacklining to Waterlining，which as the name indicates is walking across water.However the most nerveracking is tricklining，where athletes perform tricks as they walk across.And，while most of them do it with the nylon web pretty
6、 close to the ground，San Francisco resident Andy Lewis takes it to a new level，by performing tricks while slacklining a 45ft crossing over a 100ft deep valley in Flat Sands，California.But，as the 27yearold fulltime slackliner will warn you，while he makes the sport look easy，it is only because he has
7、been practicing since graduating from high school in 2004.In other words，do not try this at home!http：/Notes：1tightrope walking走钢丝2nylon webbing尼龙带3trampoline trmplin n蹦床4dynamic daInmIk adj.动态的5stunt stnt n特技表演6nerveracking nvrki adj.伤脑筋的；使人极不安的Have a Try：1The following statements about slacklining
8、 are all right EXCEPT .Aslacklining has become a popular sport for the tricks and stunts done by slacklinersBslacklining is both a balance sport and an extreme sportCthe line is flat so a slackliners foot doesnt roll off itDslacklining is also a training program for rock climbing答案A解析细节理解题。根据前三段介绍，走
9、软绳是一项独立的极具挑战的平衡运动，一项新兴的极限运动。使用的是绷紧后固定于两个定位点之间的尼龙织带。织带并不能完全拉紧而是像一条巨大的橡皮筋一样可以变化、伸缩，富有弹性。由于织带的自然特性，其本身呈宽扁状，这样就不会像普通绳子那样让走软绳表演者的脚打滑。织带伸缩可变的特性让表演者得以演出各种令人印象深刻的把戏和特技。走软绳是攀登者在走钢丝运动的基础上开创出来的。它可以作为攀岩者的平衡训练项目！所以，后三个选项正确，故选A。2Which of the following is NOT the difference between tightrope walking and slacklinin
10、g?ASlacklining is not as hard but more bouncy.BSlacklining is a balance sport while tightrope walking is not.CSlackliners can perform stunts and tricks as they walk across.DTightrope is easy for walkers feet to roll.答案B解析细节理解题。第二段内容详细介绍了走钢丝和走软绳的区别，但二者都是平衡运动。所以B选项错误。3We can infer from the reading tha
11、t .Atightrope walking developed from slackliningBtightrope walkers are also good at rock climbingCamong the different variations of slacklining，tricklining is the most breathtakingDslacklining was created by two tightrope walkers答案C解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“However the most nerveracking is tricklining，where a
12、thletes perform tricks as they walk across.”可以判断C选项正确。Test 2Diwali Festival of Lights排灯节，也叫光明节，这是一个“以光明驱走黑暗，善良战胜邪恶”的节日，一个亲情与爱的节日，印度最欢快、最重要的传统节日之一。India is known for many colorful and fun festivals.But none are as popular as Diwali，a festival that lasts over five days and extends across many cultures
13、 and beliefs.It is therefore not surprising that the ancient observance，which is also referred to as Deepavali (row of lights)，is the biggest and most eagerly awaited of all Indian celebrations.The festival signifies the victory of light over darkness，knowledge over ignorance，good over evil，and hope
14、 over despair.The festival，an ancient festival，whose date varies according to the lunar calendar，began on October 21st，with Dhan Teras.For those that love to shop，this is the best day of the celebration.Thats because in addition to paying homage to Lakshmi，the Hindu goddess of wealth，the day is also
15、 considered luck for buying everything.The following day is Narak Chaturdasi and Diwali is on the third day.Padva is dedicated to wifehusband relationship on the fourth day，and festivities end with Bhaubeej dedicated to sisterbrother bond on the fifth day.Diwali begins with a visit to the temple.Aft
16、er the prayers are done，families and friends get together and celebrate by exchanging gifts and sweets.In the evening，households across the country light up their homes with small oil lamps，and then starts the real funfireworks!The legend behind the origin of Diwali differs in every State.Most peopl
17、e believe that Diwali was first celebrated by the residents of Ayodhya to mark the return of their king Rama，his wife Sita and brother Laksmana，following a 14yearlong exile by the kings mother.Some believe the lights invite the Goddess of Fortune and Wealth.While the tales behind the origins of the
18、festival may vary，they all celebrate the victory of good over evil!For some Indians，Diwali also marks the end of the calendar year.On October 24th，they will celebrate the first day of the year 2071their calendar is 57 years ahead of the conventional one.For kids that live in India，Diwali is like Chr
19、istmas.They get a weeks vacation from school，receive gifts from their parents and other relatives，wear beautiful clothes，eat great food and get to play with fireworks！It is no wonder that most kids consider Diwali the best festival of all.Happy Diwali!http：/http：/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiwaliNotes：1p
20、ay homage to向表示敬意2exile eksaIl n& v流放3conventional knvennl adj.符合习俗的；传统的；惯例的Have a Try：1The last day of the festival is celebrated .Aas a symbol of love between sisters and brothersBto mark the return of the Goddess of Fortune and WealthCto say goodbye to the end of the calendar yearDas a lucky day
21、to buy everything答案A解析细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句中的“.festivities end with Bhaubeej dedicated to sisterbrother bond on the fifth day.”可知，光明节的最后一天是兄弟姐妹之间传递友爱的节日。2Which day is observed as the New Year Day in India?ADhan Teras BNarak ChaturdasiCDiwali DPadva 答案D解析推理判断题。分别根据第二段中的“The festival.began on October 21st.”
22、和第五段中的“On October 24th，they will celebrate the first day of the year 2071.”，我们可以推断：排灯节的第四天是印度新年的第一天，这一天在节日中叫“Padva”(根据第二段中“Padva is.on the fourth day”一句)，所以，选项D正确。3We can infer from the reading that .Ain ancient times，Diwali was called “Deepavali”，which means “rows of light”BDiwali is a festival of
23、lights，love and funCBhaubeej is the best day for people to shopDwhen were in the year 2230，India is in 2173答案B解析推理判断题。通读全文我们知道：排灯节是一个由灯火、烟火照亮的节日，一个表达爱的节日，一个快乐的节日。故选项B正确。“Diwali”又叫“Deepavali”，不只是在古代这样称呼，排除A；购物的幸运日是第一天“Dhan Teras”，而不是最后一天“Bhaubeej”，故排除C；我们到了2230年，印度应是2287(223057)年，所以排除D。Test 3Friendsh
24、ip Day多少笑声都是友谊唤起的，多少眼泪都是友谊揩干的。人人都需要友谊，没有人能独自在人生的海洋中航行。Human beings are social creatures and have always valued the importance of friends in their lives.To celebrate this noble feeling it was thought to be fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship.So first Sunday of August was declared as
25、 a holiday in US in honor of friends in 1935. Since then，celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event.The noble idea of honoring the beautiful relationship of friendship caught on with the people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.Today，this beautiful idea of c
26、elebrating Friendship Day has been joyfully accepted by many countries across the world.Friendship Day is celebrated in honor of friends who make our lives so special and help us give a meaningful direction to our lives.On Friendship Day people must pay sincerest tribute to friends，both old and new，
27、and appreciate the important role played by them in shaping their lives.Howsoever strong a relationship maybe，it constantly needs to be nurtured with love and care.We must therefore never lose an opportunity to express our feelings and the warmth we may be experiencing for our friends.The whole mont
28、h of August is International Friendship Month.What will you do to appreciate or spend some time with a friend this month？We may do this by sending flowers，a handwritten card or a thoughtful gift.We may also do this by being together with a friend in times of joy or sorrow or going play a favorite sp
29、ort or just enjoying coffee with some friends.The idea is to keep expressing our unconditional love and support to our dearest friend，letting the friendship live forever.Do you remember the song “Auld Lang Syne”？Everyone surely remembers the “good old days”So reach out to any broken friendships you
30、might have and mend them.One lost friend is a valuable treasure gone forever.http：/http：/www.friendshipday.org/tributeafriend.htmlNotes：1catch on变得流行2sincere sInsI adj.真诚的；诚挚的3constantly knstntlI adv.不断地；时常地4Auld Lang Syne 友谊地久天长Have a Try：1Friendship Day is celebrated .Aon August 7Bevery AugustCeve
31、ry SundayDon the first Sunday of August every year答案D解析细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知选D项。2We know from the reading that .AFriendship Day is celebrated only in the USBFriendship Day gives us the chance to appreciate our friendsCfriendship is easy to developDbeing a friend should not share your sorrow but your joy答
32、案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知A项错误；根据第三段可知B项正确；根据第四段可知C项错误；根据第五段第四句可知D项错误。3In the last paragraph the author intends to tell us .Awe should not lose our friendsBwe should value friendshipCwe should mend broken relationshipsDwe should remember our history答案C解析段落大意题。根据最后两句可知C项正确。Test 4Learning a Foreign Languag
33、e如何学习外语？学习外语的目的是什么？ 经过多年的外语学习与探究，Kevin John Nadolny愿与你分享Mastering a foreign language is like mastering another culture.When you begin to learn a foreign language，you open yourself up to another way of life and another way of thinking. When you have truly mastered a foreign language you have also mas
34、tered the history and culture of that language.How many people can say they are fluent in English without having read some of the best English authors like Shakespeare or Mark Twain？Too many idioms and cultural references come from literature.Without having cultural frames of reference when you are
35、learning another language，you will find yourself lost on certain topics.One of the highest goals when learning another language is to be able to read literature.I find literature so fascinating because it gives insight into the local perspective.Literature in the original language gives a raw path t
36、o understanding the history，culture，and philosophies of another culture.To read foreign literature in the original language is the ultimate goal for many foreign language students.In this article，I will be discussing my experience with reading Lu Xuns Nahan，in which Ive learned a vast amount about C
37、hinese history and culture through the “father” of modern Chinese literature.As Julia Lovell，a translator of Lu Xuns work，says，“To read Lu Xun is to capture a snapshot of late imperial and early Republican China.”Lu Xun is Chinas most famous author and is frequently referred to as the “father” of mo
38、dern Chinese literature.To read Lu Xun is to experience living in China during the decline of the Qing dynasty and the rise of the Republic of China.His characters are poignant，his style is sarcastic，and his stories are unforgettable.While in his stories there are difficult Chinese phrases，allusions
39、 to Chinese Classics，and historical references，his stories are too important not to read.http：/Notes：1perspective pspektIv n视角；观点2snapshot snpt n快照；片段3imperial ImpIrIl adj.帝国的4poignant pInjnt adj.尖锐的；深刻的5sarcastic skstIk adj.讽刺的6allusion lun n典故Have a Try：1According to the author，to read the foreign
40、 is the highest and ultimate goal for many students to learn another language.Aliterature BcultureChistory Dgreats答案A解析细节理解题。根据第二段首句和第三段首句可知，能够读外国文学对许多学习外语的学生来说是最高目标，也是最终目标。故选A。2The underlined word “raw” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “ ”Ashortcut BoriginalCclear Dstraight答案B解析词义猜测题。根据本句意思：源语言的
41、文学书籍会给我们一个原始路径去理解另一种文化的历史、文化以及其哲学。故B项正确。3In this article，the author will next.Aintroduce to us Lu Xuns stories in EnglishBintroduce Lu Xuns lifetime to usCintroduce the background of Lu Xuns worksDexplore his experience with reading Lu Xun in the original Chinese答案D解析推理判断题。文章最后一段，作者简单介绍了一下鲁迅以及其作品。最后
42、一句说：虽然在他的作品中有很难理解的成语、典故以及一些历史元素，但他的故事是值得一读的。所以我们推测，接下来，作者将会与我们分享他的读鲁迅作品的经验，希望对我们学习外语有所启发，这也是作者写这篇文章的目的。Test 5The Color Runthe Happiest 5k on the Planet“彩跑”，“地球上最快乐的五千米”，一种前所未有的跑步体验，一项风靡全球的欢乐运动！健康！快乐！做自己！The Color Run，also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet，is a unique paint race that celebrates
43、healthiness，happiness，individuality，and giving back to the community.In recent years，the Color Run has become wildly popular across the world.The Color Run is a fivekilometer，untimed race，in which thousands of participants are covered from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer along the
44、route.Throughout the 5k，runners are encouraged to dress in white.They have the ability to either walk or run the race.The fun run originated from the US.in 2011.Snyder,35，organized rock climbing events and triathlons before.He says it was having a child that inspired him to think up an event combini
45、ng fitness and pleasure.His unique event includes everything from Disneylands fountain shows to American college paint parties and，of course，Indias festival Holi (色彩节)“I think sometimes people get tired of being so competitive，” says Snyder.“It is a good way to relax yourself.The Color Run still has
46、 running in its basis：people still get to be out and be active.”Families，students and community members of all ages taking part in the race say they are doing the race for the experience.Synders eightyearold son has taken part in 20 of the races.“Its not a big deal because he doesnt think of it as 5
47、khe is just running and having fun，” says Snyder.In line with this theme of participation rather than competition，there are no praises for coming first.The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color Festival”，using more colored powder to create happiness and lasting memoriesbefore the c
48、leanup begins.Clouds of color fly into the air after runners throw their packets of colored powder almost every five minutes in what is called “color throws.”Be Healthy.Be Happy.Be You.http：/http：/www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/article b1867696262811e38723001a4bcf6878.htmlhttp：/Note：triathlon tra
49、Iln n三项全能运动Have a Try：1The following statements about the Color Run are all right EXCEPT .Athe Color Run covers five kilometersBthe Color Run is both for fitness and pleasureCSnyder created the fun race for his sonDthe Color Run is not for competition but for participation答案C解析细节理解题。“彩跑”，不是跑步比赛，不设冠军
50、，不计名次，不设时限，而是纯粹为了让大家庆祝我们所拥有的健康、快乐等正能量。“参与第一”，“最快乐的五千米”。所以，只有选项C错误。2The rule(s) of the race include(s) .Awearing white at the starting lineBfinishing covered in colorCrunning all the wayDBoth A and B答案D解析细节理解题。The Color Run模仿的是印度的色彩节，对选手只有两条要求，穿白色衣服来参加；以最炫的色彩冲过终点线！因为五千米跑道途中会有色彩站向人群泼洒五彩缤纷的生态颜料！这是一项不追求
51、速度的活动，一路上选手或跑，或走，或嬉戏打闹。所以，A、B两项都正确。3After the Color Run，it is time to .Aclean upBhave a showerChave a gigantic “Color Festival”Dhave a big party答案C解析细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，彩跑结束，将会有一场盛大的“色彩狂欢”，所以选项C正确。4The underlined phrase “In line with” probably means “ ”AAs for BIn keeping withCAs with DIn spite of 答案B解析词
52、义猜测题。根据本句意思：此项活动的主题是“参与”，而不是“比赛”，推断此短语意为“与一致”。故选B。Test 6Time for a Little Word History，OK?它是一个只有两个字母的小词，它是全球使用率最高、最流行的词语，全球最不需要翻译的词语。1969年宇航员奥尔德林在月球上说的第一句话就是“OK，发动机停止”。OK,175岁生日快乐！March 23,2014 was the 175th anniversary of the invention of a word that English professor Allan Metcalf believes is Amer
53、icas most successful export.“Theres no other word that is so widely recognized throughout the world，” said Prof.Metcalf.“No other American word has succeeded like that.”If you dont know what that word is，its OK.Seriously，its O，the word “okay”The origin of the word was a linguistic mystery for years.
54、One theory was that it came from the Greek phrase “ola kala”，which means all good.And then theres the Choctaw word “okeh”，which sounds like and means okay.Former US.President Woodrow Wilson thought it was the “correct” spelling of the word.The late etymologist Allen Walker Read traced the twoletter
55、word to 1839，when editors at the Boston Morning Post signed off on articles as “all correct” with “OK” or “oll correct”The word made it into print on March 23 of that year.For Metcalf，the worlds foremost “OK expert”，one reason for OKs appeal is its versatility.“Above all，its an adjective when you sa
56、y，This is OK，” he said.“But its also a noun：I gave this my OK. Its also a verb：I OK it. Its also an adverb：She did it OK. And its also an interjection：OK.”According to Prof.Metcalf，the word also expresses a most typical American philosophy.“You never will say anything is OK if its not satisfactory，”
57、 he said.We all know on July 21,1969 after setting foot on the moon astronaut Neil Armstrongs famous first words were “Thats one small step for a man，one giant leap for mankind，” while his partner Buzz Aldrins first words were “Okay，Engine stops！”http：/http：/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo 11Notes：1lin
58、guistic lIwIstIk adj.语言的；语言学的2Choctaw乔克托语3etymologist etImldIst n词源学家4versatility vstIlti n灵活多变5interjection Intdekn n感叹词Have a Try：1The word OK was born in .AAmerica BBritainCRussia DWe dont know.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第一段“英国教授Allan Metcalf相信OK是美国最成功的出口物”和第六段“已故词源学家Allen Walker Read追溯OK的起源，1839年美国波士顿早报首次出现OK
59、这个词”，我们判断OK诞生于美国。2Which of the “OK” in the following sentences is used incorrectly?AIs it OK? BWe all OK to it.CHes expressed his OK to me.DOK.I agree with you.答案B解析细节理解题。根据倒数第三段：OK是一个多功能词。可用作及物动词、名词、形容词、副词、感叹词、插入语。选项B中的OK作不及物动词用，错误。3The reading mainly tells us .AOK is 175 years oldBOKs origin is a
60、linguistic mysteryCOK is versatileDabout the origin of the little word OK 答案D解析主旨大意题。作者从多角度介绍OK的起源、历史。故选D。Test 7To Be a Green Traveler Abroad“蓝天”、“绿水”、“青山”、“健康”、“环保”， 绿色旅行，不仅要让大自然更绿，也要让人的心更“绿”We all love travelling，especially travelling abroad.A new concept which is catching on slowly is green trave
61、l to reduce our carbon footprint.Here are some good tips for us to be a green traveler when we travel abroad.Pack LightMake sure that you pack only what you need.The amount of air traffic fuel consumed by the plane is directly related to the total amount of baggage that is going to be put aboard.So
62、you may as well pack light and make an effort to reduce fuel consumption.The emissions from flights contribute to almost 2% of green house gases globally.Use Public TransportOnce you reach your destination，try to use public transport to get to the list of places you plan to visit.Using public transp
63、ort is good for the environment and cheap for the pocket too.Reuse and RecycleDuring your travel，make sure that you keep the idea of recycling and reusing in mind.For example，instead of buying bottled water，you can purchase your own bottle and simply refill it.This will not only help you save money，
64、but will also help reduce the trash that you make on the place you are visiting.Go for an EcotourNowadays a lot of ecotours are being organized which take you to slightly off beat destinations and give you a true experience of the local life.In such tours you may stay in a local home，pay a visit to
65、a cheese factory to try your hands at making some cheese yourself，and go to the countryside.In this way you can get to know the local culture and get yourself closer to nature.Volunteer WorkIf you are staying in an area for a long time，you can also devote some of your time to volunteer work.Agricult
66、ural work is a type of volunteer work that you can offer.This will not just help the environment，but can even bring food on the plates of many people.Best of all，you get to meet local people and learn of their cultures while you are doing the volunteer work.Buy Ecofriendly SouvenirsInstead of buying
67、 souvenirs made from materials harmful for the environment such as plastic but from natural materials such as cotton and clay.Lets go green，and travel green to make the world a better place!http：/Notes：1emission ImIn n排放2off beat不和节拍Have a Try：1Why should we pack light when going travelling accordin
68、g to the 2nd paragraph?ATo travel around the world easily.BTo reduce the emission of green house gases of the plane.CTo be more convenient when using public transport.DTo buy more souvenirs when returning.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第二段可知，飞机飞行时需要的燃料直接和我们的行李的重量相关，所以轻装旅行可以降低燃料的量，从而降低了温室气体的排放，所以选项B正确。2To be a green t
69、raveler we should do the following things EXCEPT .Ataking public transport rather than a private carBgoing for an ecotourChaving an idea of recycling and reusingDbuying green souvenirs made from materials such as plastic and cotton答案D解析细节理解题。作为“绿色”出游，只有D选项不符合要求，根据倒数第二段可知，环保绿色纪念品是不包括塑料材质的东西的。3The pas
70、sage mainly tells us .Ahow to be a green travelerBthe meaning of being a green travelerCgreen travel is of great importance to the environmentDhow to choose your destinations答案A解析主旨大意题。作者主要告诉我们如何做一个绿色旅行者。Test 8TrickingTricking，极腿特技，极限武术，极限腿道，一种新的体育运动，结合了武术、体操、霹雳舞等活动，创造一种“混合空翻、踢腿、转体”的美。As the rise of
71、 urban sports like parkour，extreme biking and freestyle workouts continue at breakneck speed，new ones are also popping up.“Tricking” is one such amazing urban sport that has come to the fore in 2012.Developed in various forms over twenty years but popularized virtually overnight，the new sport is a c
72、ombination of simplicity and risk.Tricking is one of the popular adventure sports.The aim of tricking is to perform various tricks or movements.Often tricking is referred to as an extreme form of martial arts.Tricking has been under the influence，from traditional martial arts such as jujitsu，karate
73、and taekwondo，to modern urban sports like parkour，gymnastics，and such dances as capoeira，breakdancing.The precision，strength and agility needed to combine twists，flips，tumbled kicks and springs gives tricking a unique blend of martial artistry and performance art.The sport requires super flexibility
74、 on the part of the trickers.So the sport is enjoyed by most young people.Like parkour，one of the main appeals of tricking is the ability to perform anywhere，like grass，floor，concrete，and even in water.Unlike in other sports，tricking has no competitions.Instead，they organize gatherings in which peop
75、le from all over the world，amateurs and professionals alike，come together to practice together for a few days.You just trick your heart out until you cant trick anymore.Lots of practice and deep concentration can be useful in making the movements of tricking perfect.The sport helps trickers get in s
76、hape and stay healthy，and can also help increase their confidence.http：/amazingstuff.co.uk/sport/tricking/http：/http：/silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/10755Notes：1come to the fore涌现；崭露头角2jujitsu柔术3karate空手道4taekwondo跆拳道5capoeira卡波拉6breakdancing霹雳舞7agility dIlti n敏捷；灵活8flexibility fleksbIlti n灵活性Have a Try
77、：1Tricking has mainly developed from _.Amartial arts and modern urban sportsBjujitsuCdancesDparkour答案A解析细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Tricking has been under the influence，from traditional martial arts such as.，to modern urban sports like.”得知A项正确。2Tricking has the following advantages for mind and body EXCEPT _.Ak
78、eeping us in shapeBhelping us develop fitnessCincreasing our confidenceDcompeting anywhere答案D解析细节理解题。根据最后一段信息“Tricking能使我们健康，保持体型，提升我们的自信”可知A、B、C三项都正确。根据倒数第三段首句可知Tricking没有比赛项目。所以D项错误。3The underlined word “breakneck” in the first paragraph means “_”Arapid BslowCdangerous Dfull答案C解析词义猜测题。根据词形结构可以推断词义。“breakneck”是“break”和“neck”的合成词，“折断脖子的”当然是很“危险的”。故选C项。
