1、阅读理解组块练.阅读理解AWhen Debbie decided to pursue(追逐) her dream，she rented a typewriter，put it on the kitchen table，and began typing each morning after the kids went to school.When the kids came home，she moved the typewriter and made them dinner.When they went to bed，she moved it back and typed some more.F
2、or two years，Debbie followed this routine.Supermom had become a struggling writer and she was loving every minute of it.One night，however her husband，Wayne，sat her down and said，“Honey，Im sorry，but youre not bringing in any income.we cant do this anymore.We cant survive on just what I make.” That ni
3、ght，her heart was broken and her mind was too busy to let her sleep.Debbie knew that working 40 hours a week would leave her no time to write.Seeing her despair，her husband woke up and asked，“Whats wrong？” “I really think Id have made it as a writer.I really do.” Wayne was silent for a long time，the
4、n sat up，turned on the light，and said，“All right，honey，go for it.” So Debbie returned to her dream and her typewriter，pounding out page after page for another two years. Her family went without vacations，pinched(捏) pennies，and wore handmedowns. But the sacrifice and the persistence finally paid off.
5、After five years of struggling，Debbie sold her first book.Then another.And another.Until finally，today，over 60 million copies of her books are in print，and she has millions of loyal fans. And Wayne? All that sacrifice in support of his wife paid off handsomely.He got to retire at age 50 and now spen
6、ds his time building an airplane in the basement of their 7,000 squarefoot mansion( 宅邸). Debbies kids got a gift far more important than a few summer camps.As adults，they realize what Debbie gave them was far more importantpermission and encouragement to pursue their own dreams.1Whats the dream of D
7、ebbie?AOwning a typewriter.BLoving every minute of life.CBecoming a writer.DFollowing this routine.2Why did her heart break?ABecause she brought in no income.BBecause they cant live on just what her husband made.CBecause Debbie had to follow her routine.DBecause she didnt get support from her husban
8、d.3. Whats NOT necessary for her success?ASacrifice.BMoney. CPersistence. DSupport.4. Which is far more important to pursue the kids dreams?APermission and encouragement.BA few summer camps.CThey got many gifts.DA great environment of family.【答案与解析】1C细节理解题。由第三段第二句“I really think Id have made it as a
9、 writer”可知，黛比的梦想是成为一名作家。2D推理判断题。由第二段内容可知，黛比心碎的原因是因为丈夫的话，她的努力起初没有得到丈夫的支持，故选D。3B细节理解题。由第四段第一句“But the sacrifice and the persistence finally paid off.”可知A和成功的必备条件，而由最后一段第二句All that sacrifice in support of his wife paid off handsomely.可知D项也是成功的必备条件，故本题选B。4A细节理解题。由最后一段最后两句可知，黛比给孩子的礼物比几次夏令营更重要，那就是追逐梦想的支持与
10、鼓励，故选A。B(2019 浙江省高三“五校联考”第一次考试)Japan has made a lot of noise in recent years about removing the traditional view that women should stay at home while men go out to work.So it was shocking when, on August 7th, Tokyo Medical University (TMU), a distinguished medical school, admitted marking down the t
11、est scores of female applicants to keep the ratio of women in each class below 30%.Their defence was that women are more likely to drop out to marry and have children.To judge female applicants to medical school purely on their academic performance would leave Japan with a shortage of doctors, they
12、said.The admission has caused outrage.“Doctoring has long been a male field.But it is not the only one.Discrimination is common in banks and trading firms, where stamina (耐力) and loyalty, qualities somehow associated with men, are prized，” says Mari Miura, a political scientist at Sophia University.
13、All this embarrasses a government that has promised to make women “shine”The policy seems based on the need for more workers rather than on genuine concern for women.Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, says he wants to bring millions more women into the workforce to make up for a labour shortfall caused
14、 by its ageing and declining population.In the field of politics, the record under Mr.Abes premiership (首相任期) is disappointing.Just two members of his 20strong cabinet are women, including Seiko Noda, in charge of womens rights.Ms.Noda, who makes little secret of her ambition to beat Mr.Abe in a lea
15、dership contest next month, has just published a book called “Grab the Future”， her public declaration for pulling Japan into line with “global standards”She has almost no chance of winning.5According to the passage, what has aroused the publics shock and outrage in Japan?AWomen being more likely to
16、 drop out of school to marry and have children.BTMU judging female applicants to medical school merely on their test scores.CTMU putting a lower grade on female applicants to keep a low percentage of women in each class.DJapan tending to abandon the traditional view that women should stay at home wh
17、ile men go out to work.6What do we know about Seiko Noda?AShe is quite likely to win the leadership contest.BShe never fails to show her ambition in public.CShe is the only female member in Abes cabinet.DHer newly released book “Grab the Future” is a bit hit.7What does the passage mainly talk about?
18、ADoctoring has long been a male field in Japan.BProfessions like banking and trading are tailored to men.CShinzo Abe performed poorly in dealing with labour shortfall.DDiscrimination against women in careers in Japan is a big concern.【答案与解析】5C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，东京医科大学(TMU)承认降低了女性申请者的考试分数，使每个班级的女性比例低于3
19、0%。6B细节理解题。根据第四段第四句“makes little secret of her ambition to beat Mr. Abe in a leadership contest”可知，她公开表现出她的雄心壮志。7D主旨大意题。纵观全文，文章通过日本东京医科大学身陷“改分门”，被爆压低女考生录取率，从而引出日本对职业女性的歧视这一个大问题。C(2018安徽省合肥市高三第二次质检)Its not every day that United States history mixes with microbes (微生物) in the soil.But when the grassla
20、nd on the National Mall in Washington, DC.was replaced, it offered scientists the opportunity to study changes in the soil beneath.The work focused on the bacteria present in the soil.To the researchers surprise, the communities of microbes did not change a lot before and after the replacement.These
21、 communities in the soil are known as the soil microbiome (微生物群)“My lab is interested in how microbes can move around in the environment, and how they change and adapt as a result of this movement，” explains Jo Anne Crouch, the lead author of the study.“We thought that the new importedturf (草皮) from
22、 New Jersey would introduce different communities of bacteria to the National Mall.However, we found that they werent significantly different.”Crouchs work focused on turf grass, defined as a large area of green grass.It is made up of the grass, its roots, and the soil and microbes found with them.T
23、hink of the soil microbiome as similar to the collection of microbes found in the human body.When the microbes are out of balance, it can make someone sick.Crouch says its the same for the soil microbiome.Many of the worst diseases in crops or other environments are linked with changes in the soil m
24、icrobiome.Additionally, Crouch says that even though the changes between the soils were small, scientists are also starting to appreciate that sometimes a really important microbe is a rare one.This means it would be hard to observe but could greatly affect how the groups function as a whole.“Agricu
25、ltural areas and other natural spaces are highly and easily hurt by negative changes，” she says.“Microbiomes offer an almost entirely new opportunity to influence interactions among plants and microbes to improve plant productivity and health.”8Why did the researchers feel surprised when they focuse
26、d on the bacteria in the soil?AMore bacteria appeared in the soil.BMicrobes were replaced obviously.CSoil microbiome almost remained stable.DThe soil microbiomes damaged the environment.9By studying the turf grass, what did Crouch and her team find?AMicrobes grew faster in their own community.BSoil
27、microbiomes were different in different places.CTurf grass adapted to the environment nearby very soon.DSimilar communities of bacteria were brought by turf grass.10Why did the author mention the microbes in the human body?ATo indicate the two play a similar role.BTo prove they are both the causes o
28、f diseases.CTo examine the environments people live in.DTo analyze the changes of human microbes.11What does Crouch mean in the last paragraph?AMicrobes are still as hard to observe as before.BStudies on microbiomes can be beneficial to agriculture.CScientists are still puzzled about the effect of m
29、icrobiomes.DToo many microbiomes in the soil mean no harm to plants.【答案与解析】8C细节理解题。根据第二段可知，使研究者惊讶的是，在草地被替换前后，其土壤中的微生物群落几乎保持稳定。9D细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，通过对草皮的研究，克劳奇和她的团队发现类似的细菌群落是由草坪草带来的。10A细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“Think of the soil microbiome as similar to the collection of microbes found in the human body.”可知，提到
30、人体中的微生物群组是为了表示在这两个类型中相类似的角色。11B推理判断题。根据最后一段倒数第一、二句可知，对微生物群落的研究对农业是有益的。DIt is common and usual to see people freak_out when they face challenges in their life.We all pass in different life problems and challenges.No one is free of life problems.Only a dead man faces no problem.As long as you are aliv
31、e，challenges are everywhere. How do you face problems and challenges in your life? Problems and challenges are the building blocks of your personality.They make you who you are.Besides，whether what happened in your life builds or destructs you depends on how you look at it.If you take your problems
32、as troubles，they will be troubles and may cause destruction.If you take them as constructive tools，you are going to be built up on them. Problems are everywhere.No one can avoid them.And they are good too.They open up a different look and opportunity if you are willing to see.When you face troubles，
33、do not frustrate or freak out.Just cool yourself to think in a different direction.Think in a positive way.Every problem has its own good as well as bad sides.Focus on the good one.Look at the bright side. Besides，there is always a good person，perhaps your mom or dad，or one of your friends，right bes
34、ide you who can turn everything into your best if you are willing to turn to them.No matter what happens，they will be there to help you.Trust them and they will never let you down.All you need to know is that you are loved wherever you are.12Whats the meaning of the underlined phrase “freak out” in
35、Paragraph 1?AFeel shy. BFeel upset.CFeel happy. DStay calm.13. In Paragraph 2，the writer implies that_.Aproblems cause troublesBchallenges can be avoidedCattitude is everythingDpersonalities are built on failures14According to the last paragraph，when were in trouble，we_.Acan only depend on our paren
36、tsBare not confidentCshould only believe ourselvesDare not alone15. Whats the writers purpose to write the passage?ATo explain. BTo compare.CTo prove. DTo encourage.【答案与解析】12B词义猜测题。由画线词所在句“when they face challenges in their life.”可猜测freak out意为“心烦意乱的，不安的”。13C推理判断题。由文章第二段“If you take your problems as
37、 troublesIf you take them as constructive tools”可知态度决定一切，故C为正确选项。14D细节理解题。由文章最后一段“Besides，there is always a good personright beside you”可知当处于困境时，我们并不孤独，故D为正确选项。 15.D推理判断题。本文论述了人生难免会遇到困难，但是困难也能开阔视野，也能提供机会。最后作者告诉人们无论在什么情况下，都有人在你身边。故本文是鼓励的语气。.七选五(2018陕西省高三省际名校联考)It can be truly terrifying to fall throu
38、gh ice on a frozen lake.1In fact, there is more time to help you survive than you think.As you first hit the freezing water, you will almost breathe quickly at once.Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around.2This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your bre
39、athing，ten minutes to move before you get too cold.The final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious.Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing.Slow it down, and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice.When you locate the
40、 ice, stretch your arms over the surface, and then begin to flutterkick(上下打水)until your body becomes horizontal with the surface.3It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out.This, however, does require some planning.You only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerv
41、es become too cold to work.Besides, what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out？4The point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice, so that if you lose consciousness, you will keep your head out of ice.5AIt can help to remember the “1101 principle”BHowever, if you remain calm, i
42、t can save your life.CRemove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down.DThus you will remain visible for rescue, even if you pass out.EKick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water.FRemember that you should always stay off ice thats only 3 inches.GPlace your arms ov
43、er the surface of the ice and remain still.【答案】15BAEGD语言知识运用组块练.完形填空I always hear that brave people on social media.If bravery is as simple as showing _1_during a time of fear, I _2_ a time when I had a scary experience.My family had just arrived at our Christmas holiday house when the _3_ came to d
44、rop off the keys and _4_ us to watch out for rodents running around his house.My parents _5_ and said they would _6_ the situation if they appear.The thought of _7_ something like a mouse _8_ entered my mind.Besides, my father always came to my _9_ if I needed him.While my parents _10_ our bags, I d
45、ecided to watch a movie in my room.Everyone else was _11_ so I had to take care of my brother. Halfway through the movie, I really needed to take a bathroom _12_ so I stepped out of my room, leaving him alone in his baby bed.He disliked it, but I would only be _13_ for a moment.“Whats the _14_ that
46、could happen？” I thought.When I left the room, my brother began to cry _15_ he usually did.However, his crying grew louder and more fearful, so I hurried back, and was greeted by an _16_ furry visitor.“Dad！” I cried, “There is a rat in my room！”“Killing it！” he _17_.“But Dad, I cant.”My mind _18_； I
47、 was so frightened.The first thing I saw was an umbrella, so _19_ it.WACK! I began to hit the rat until it stopped moving.My parents were _20_that I put my fears aside to protect my brother.That day, I felt brave.1A.strength BprogressCintelligence Dskill2A.waste BrecallCspend Dappreciate3A.neighbor
48、BagentCstranger Downer4A.warned BbeggedCallowed Dencouraged5A.sighed BnoddedCcoughed Dshook6A.ignore BhandleCovercome Dchallenge7A.observing BplayingCteasing Dkilling8A.almost BgraduallyCnever Dsuddenly9A.life BhandCmind Daid10A.unpacked BunfoldedCunlocked Duncovered11A.occupied BexcitedChurried Dfr
49、ightened12A.leave BwalkCbreak Dchance13A.available BbraveClost Dgone14A.least BworstCmost Dbest15A.when BifCas Duntil16A.unreasonable BunexpectedCunconscious Dunqualified17A.complained BinformedCyelled Dsigned18A.froze BbrokeCwandered Dchanged19A.kicked BhandedCseized Dthrew20A.afraid BawkwardCoverj
50、oyed Dproud【答案与解析】1A联系语境可知此处表达的是“如果勇敢单单是在恐惧的时候展现出力量”，故选A。2B根据本句中的when I had a scary experience可知，此处表示作者“回忆”了自己的一段经历。3D根据本句中的“My family had just arrived at our Christmas holiday house”可知，作者一家刚到度假房，因此“房东”来送钥匙。4A根据本句中的“watch out for rodents running around his house”可知，房东“警告”我们当心附近会有啮齿动物出没。5B根据上文可知，房东警告
51、我们当心附近会有啮齿动物出没，因此作者父母自然是“点头”。6B根据语境可知，经过房东提醒，作者的父母表示会提防啮齿动物，如果啮齿动物出现，他们会“处理”的。7D根据下文作者的经历可知，此处表示“杀死”老鼠之类的东西。8C根据语境可知，作者“从来没”想过杀死老鼠之类的动物。9D根据常识可知，如果“我”需要父亲，他会来帮助“我”。to ones aid帮助某人。10A根据上文中的“My family had just arrived at our Christmas holiday house”可推断，作者父母“打开”我们的包。11A根据本句中的“I had to take care of my
52、brother”可知，别人没有空闲。12C这里表示在电影看到一半的时候，作者不得不去上厕所。故选C。13D在电影看到一半的时候，作者实在忍不住要去上厕所，虽然弟弟不愿意一个人待着，但作者只去一会儿。14B根据上文可知，作者只是去一会儿，这么一会儿情况最坏会怎么样？15C根据语境可知，当作者离开房间时，弟弟开始像往常一样哭。16B根据本句中的“furry visitor”以及下文可知，作者看到了一个毛茸茸的不速之客。17C根据本句中的“Killing it！”可推断，父亲“喊道”，杀死它。18A根据本句中的“I was so frightened”可知，作者吓得“僵住”了。19C根据后面一句中的
53、“hit the rat”可知，作者看到一把伞，抓住伞。20D根据本句中的“I put my fears aside to protect my brother”可知作者能抛开自己的恐惧，保护弟弟，父母为作者感到“自豪”。.语法填空The warm weather outside may look perfect for outdoor exercise.But for 1._ who are not that sporty，what could be nicer than having 2._(relax) afternoon tea with a few good friends and
54、taking 3._ break?But are you familiar with the culture of afternoon teaits origins, 4._ is included，and the proper etiquette? We sum up a few things you need to know about this traditional English custom so that you can enjoy it more.While the tradition of drinking tea 5._ (date) back to about 3000
55、BC in China，it was not until the mid17th century 6._ the concept of “afternoon tea” first appeared in the UK.In 1840，Anna Maria Russell，the seventh Duchess of Bedford，started asking for a tea tray with butter，bread and cakes at 4 pm. every day，as she found she was hungry at this time every day and t
56、he evening meal in her household was served 7._(fashion) late at 8 pm.She found this new habit difficult 8._(break) and soon invited other ladies in society to join her.This pause for tea quickly became a fashionable social event.9._ the 1880s，the upper class and society women 10._ put on gowns，glov
57、es and hats for their afternoon tea.【答案】1.those2.relaxing3.a4.what5.dates6that7.fashionably8.to break9.During/In10.would书面表达组块练.短文改错(2018吉林省长春市普通高中高三质量监测)One day, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents went to a trip.Grandma seemed so happy to take care of me which she made me a special break
58、fast.Therefore, I complained about the food she cooked, Grandma quiet put down the bowl and went into the living room.I followed and saw tear in her eyes.It was the first time that I have ever seen my strong grandmother to cry.And I knew I was the one who had caused it.I apologized and asked her to
59、forgive me.She smiled and told me I was good boy even if I didnt feel like one then.That memory will stay in her heart forever, because I learn that ask for forgiveness helps me to learn and grow.【答案】One day, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents went a trip.Grandma seemed so happy to take c
60、are of me she made me a special breakfast.， I complained about the food she cooked, Grandma put down the bowl and went into the living room.I followed and saw in her eyes.It was the first time that I ever seen my strong grandmother cry.And I knew I was the one who had caused it.I apologized and aske
61、d her to forgive me.She smiled and told me I was good boy even if I didnt feel like one then.That memory will stay in heart forever, because I learn that for forgiveness helps me to learn and grow.书面表达(2018湖南师大附中期末考试)假如你是李华，你接受了一项写作任务，要为英语校报写一篇人物介绍。请根据以下信息进行写作。 姓名：余光中生平：1928年10月21日生于南京，2017年12月14日卒于
62、台湾 毕业学校：1952年毕业于台湾大学 专业：外语 爱好：阅读和写作 身份：诗人散文家和翻译家 成就以及代表作： 其诗文和译著共40多种，获得台湾地区文学界各种重要奖项；其代表作乡愁入选中小学课本。被称为文坛“璀璨五彩笔”。 提示词：散文家 essayist；乡愁Homesickness; 璀璨五彩笔 Bright Multicolored Pens注意： 1词数100左右； 2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Editor, It is my great honor to take on the task to write an article about a cultural c
63、elebrity._ _ _ Yours, Li Hua 【参考范文】Dear_Editor，It_is_my_great_honor_to_take_on_the_task_to_write_an_article_about_a_cultural_celebrity. Today, I will introduce a wellknown person, Yu Guangzhong. As a brilliant star in the literary circle, he is entitled as the Bright Multicolored Pens. He was born o
64、n October 21,1928 in Nanjing and died on December 14,2017 in Taiwan. With a strong interest in reading and writing, he graduated from Taiwan University in 1952，majoring in Foreign Language. Later, his outstanding talent and diligence made him a famous poet, essayist and translator, honored with a va
65、riety of awards in Taiwan. His poem, Homesickness has been selected into the textbook, deeply loved by the primary and middle school students. His achievements and personality have cast a heavy positive influence on peoples life, which will be everlasting. Yours,_Li_Hua单元基础回顾练.单句语法填空1The meeting _(l
66、ast)a full week by the time it ends.2Dont _ (discourage) by the first failuretry again.3The island is 700 miles from the North Pole and the team of _(explore) will arrive before November.4Marty has been working really hard on his painting and he think he _(finish) it.5Because of his _(devote)to his
67、work, he spent little time with his family.6In computer programming, this model is superior _ any of the others we have in the department.7Bach died in 1750, but it was not until the early 19th century _ his musical gift was fully recognized.8Monitor in Class 8 rushed to the classroom to ask for hel
68、p only _ (find)none of the classmates there.9Jackson as well as his classmates _ going to learn Shakespeares works next week, of which some are hard to understand.10_ is certain, Professor Li says, is that the environmental effect of information technology as a whole is great and ever rising.【答案】1.w
69、ill have lasted2.be discouraged3.explorers4will have finished5.devotion6.to7.that8.to find9is10.What.单句改错1He made a lot of careless mistakes, resulting from his failure in this driving test._2She is very dear to us.We have been prepared to do whichever it takes to save her life._3The variety of food
70、 at the restaurant is limited, but every meal can serve at least two people and is under ￥10, so not only it affordable but practical as well._4His lifelong devotion to help children in poor areas moved many Chinese._5The scientist shows little concern about politics, only bury himself completely in his scientific research._【答案】1.fromin2.whicheverwhatever3.在it前加is4.helphelping5.buryburying