1、.阅读理解(状元桥原创)Dont Worry,Im Scared TooGrowing up I was extremely shy. I didnt have many friends in elementary and middle school and rarely opened up to anyone. I didnt even ask my teacher questions in class. I was scared of the world and the people around.As a child I was scared to do anything without
2、 my parents mainly because I was afraid that I would screw it up(搞砸了). I was getting good grades and was well behaved,but I wasnt happy. I had this belief that I was,for some reason,unable to do the things the others kids could do. I felt inadequate.While in my second semester of college I ran into
3、some information on the internet about something called social anxiety. I didnt really know much of the disorder. Thus I began to read some of the symptoms and realized that social anxiety was the thing that was hindering(妨碍) me so much.It is common knowledge that people with social anxiety experien
4、ce nervousness in social situations. What a lot of people dont know is that one of the main causes of social anxiety is negative thinking. People with the disorder of having a negative idea of themselves often think that they are ugly or stupid.I realized what I was truly afraid of: not being good e
5、nough. I was afraid that people would look at me and not like what they see. I was scared of rejection.To help cope with these issues,I began to practice meditation(沉思) and other mindfulness exercises. I slowly began to change my way of thinking.I realized that everyone,from star athletes to noble p
6、rize winners,experience fear in their lives. Whether people are afraid of heights,planes,spiders,or talking to girls,they all experience anxiety and fear. There is no reason for anyone to feel excluded or inferior because something scares them. People with anxiety disorders might have “issues” but t
7、here is nothing wrong with them as people. They are just as human as everyone else.语篇导读“我”生性害羞,害怕周边的世界和周围的人。但是后来“我”意识到了问题所在,并想办法克服。1What do we know about the author according to the first two paragraphs?AThe author was poor at his subjects.BThe author was fearful by nature.CHe did not show respect f
8、or his teachers.DHe grew up in awful environment.解析:B细节理解题。文章的第一、二段主要是说作者非常害羞,很害怕周边的世界和周围的人,与B项“天性很怕人”意思相同,故答案为B项。2What are the characteristics of the people with social anxiety?AThey want to climb high in the society.BThey desire to get more with less effort.CThey talk too much about themselves in
9、public.DThey frequently believe that they are inferior than others.解析:D细节理解题。由第四段最后一句可知,这种人常常有消极的想法,总是认为自己或丑陋或愚蠢。3What did the author do to heal himself of his inner negative feeling?AHe visited doctors regularly.BHe sought help from his professors.CHe got useful advice from internet.DHe adjusted hi
10、s way of thinking.解析:D细节理解题。 见文章的第六段:为了解决这些问题,“我”开始练习冥想和其他正念练习,“我”慢慢地开始改变“我”的思维方式。即:作者意识到他的问题是因为其消极思维,因此,要改变就必须调整思维,故D项符合题意。4What is the writers attitude towards people with anxiety?AHe argued that they should be treated equally.BHe believed that they should be separated.CHe insisted that they be gi
11、ven some help.DHe thought that they be sympathized.解析:A推理判断题。 根据文章最后一段可知:作者对患有各种焦虑症的人的态度是应平等对待。“没有理由让任何人感到被排斥或低人一等。焦虑障碍患者可能会有问题,但是这些人没有错。他们和其他人一样是人。”故选A项。If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you,then it doesnt change you.We all need some normal stress in our lives,after all._5_ So challeng
12、e the following limits:Figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously.If youre a salesman,and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone,now,instead of being scared and thinking youll fail,spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. _6_ But don
13、t stop on the first try! Eventually,you can look at fear in the eyes and say,“Go on,Im not scared!”_7_Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking,sewing,painting and so on. Apart from helping you c
14、hallenge yourself,taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise._8_ A simple 9minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight,but also make you feel
15、 better about yourself.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelerstry to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people theyre going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. _9_AYou shou
16、ld do it continuously.BSomeone may hang up on you.CYou dont need to go to the gym.DRunning in the gym may be a better choice.EStart to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.FTake a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop.GYou can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zo
17、ne.语篇导读人如果不被挑战,就不会有进步。本文从培养兴趣、旅游、锻炼等几个方面来鼓励人们挑战自己。5解析:G转折关系。上文说在我们的生活中,我们需要一些正常范围内的压力。后文接着提出了建议:所以尝试着挑战以下的事情吧。“after all”具有转折的意味,G项“如果你一直待在舒适的环境中,那么你将不会有任何提高”有承上启下,转折作用。6解析:B顺承关系。这段主要说了推销员如何克服害怕和人说话的问题。上文说到每天至少花5分钟去打一个电话,由后文的“But dont stop on the first try!”可知,前面应该是遇到了什么困难,所以后文才会出现鼓励的话语,故B项符合题意,hang
18、 up挂断电话。7解析:F总分关系。由后文可知,这段主要是说在工作之外,培养一个兴趣的好处。由后文的“taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.”可知,F项符合题意,是为你一直想培养的兴趣报一个兴趣班。本句是整段的总领句。8解析:C顺承关系。本段是说,最好每天花最少9分钟来锻炼身体以及锻炼身体的好处。由后一句可知,C项符合,此句起承上启下的作用。9解析:E总分关系。该段说的是旅行的好处,由上文的“Get out of your house or go online right now to book your cl
19、ass.”可知,最后这两句是对全文的总结,并提出想要提高自己所需要做的具体事情。上句是对锻炼和培养兴趣提出的建议,下句的建议则是和旅游相关的。由此可知答案是E项。.完形填空It must have been after two oclock in the morning when the last guest took his leave. Though we had enjoyed their stay,my wife and I were quite_1_ to shut the door on them. We_2_ all the dirty dishes and glasses as
20、 they were,and after opening a few windows to let some_3_ air in and the smell of food out,we climbed into bed and_4_ asleep.I_5_ have been asleep for more than half an hour_6_ I awoke with a strong smell of smoke._7_ half asleep,I stepped into the livingroom,and there,_8_ heavy clouds of smoke,I sa
21、w one of our curtains was on fire. I should have_9_ the windows then without delay,_10_ instead I tried to beat out the fire with a folded newspaper. _11_ this failed,I hurried into the kitchen to_12_ a bucket of water. At the same time,I shouted to Barbara,who_13_ phoned to summon the fire brigade(
22、消防队)_14_ coming to help me. We had to work at top _15_ carrying buckets of water from the kitchen to_16_ the fire,fanned by the wind from the windows,_17_. We were unable to_18_ out the fire,but we managed to_19_ it under control till the arrival of the firemen._20_,they arrived in no time,and they
23、had little difficulty in putting out the fire.语篇导读本文是记叙文,讲述了我和妻子在深夜救火的经过。1AnervousBbusyCthankfulDfree解析:C毕竟客人走了之后“我们”可以放松一下,因此选C项,“谢天谢地,客人总算走了”。2A.laidBleftCwashedDput解析:Bleave表示“使处于某种状态”,与下文构成完整结构,leave sth.as it is表示“听之任之”。3A.hotBwarmCfreshDcold解析:C开窗当然是为了让新鲜空气进来,让食物的气味排放出去。4A.fellBfeltCgotDwent解析
24、:Afall asleep为固定短语,表示“睡着”。5A.mustBmayCcouldntDmustnt解析:C与下一空相搭配,表示“我睡了顶多不过半个钟头”,用否定句式,是hardly/not have done sth.when句式,而must 用于否定句中不表示判断推测。6A.untilBafterCwhenDas解析:C见上题解析。7A.JustBStillCYetDOnly解析:B早上两点才睡觉,睡了才半个小时,此时仍然睡眼蒙胧。8A.throughBbyCfromDin解析:Athrough从中间穿过,透过满屋烟雾,“我”看见一片窗帘着火了。9A.brokenBopenedCclo
25、sedDremoved解析:C上文已提到“我”睡觉前将窗户打开了,因此A、B不对,remove表示“挪开,拿走,去掉”,此处应该是“我本该把窗户关上的”,下文(第16空所在句)提到窗外的风助火势。10A.andBbutCsoDor解析:B根据上下文可知用but表转折,“should have done sth.,but” 表示“本该,可是”。11A.ForBWhenCAndDIf解析:B从上下文看,fail这个动作已经发生,因此用when不用if,用报纸灭火没有用时,“我”就用其他办法。12A.bringBfindCtakeDcarry解析:Dbring带来,take拿走,find找到,均不符
26、合上下文的含义;此处指提水救火,用carry表示拿着笨重物体。13A.eagerlyBnervouslyChurriedlyDcertainly解析:C家里失火了要救火,当然迫在眉睫,用hurriedly才妥当。14A.beforeBforCafterDwhen解析:A先打电话给消防队再来帮“我”。15A.mannerBqualityCmeansDspeed解析:Dat top speed全速地。16A.beatBconductCpreventDmake解析:C与下一空前面的介词from(被省略)构成搭配,表示“不让火势蔓延”,中间夹了过去分词短语作定语。17A.risingBburningC
27、lightingDspreading解析:D不让火势蔓延,与上文prevent构成搭配prevent (from) doing,与下文“it under control”相呼应。18A.getBputCkeepDtake解析:B“我们不能扑灭大火”,put out the fire灭火。19A.keepBleaveCmakeDhold解析:Abring/keep sth.under control控制。20A.HoweverBThereforeCFortunatelyDEspecially解析:C有了如此结果,应该算作“幸运地”了。.短文改错After school,I was about t
28、o enter into my apartment when I saw a little dirty dog beside the dustbin. He looked extremely weak. Immediately the homeless dog filled me sympathy. So I decided to take him home. I gave him some food and a bath. After the bath he looked and refreshed. What a lovely dog!When my parents got home,I
29、asked I could keep the dog. To my and joy,they agreed. Up to now,he has become member of our family and everyone enjoyed his company. at the cute,happy dog today,I realize that I was right to help him. I offered him a shelter and he has brought great happiness and laughter.1考查动词。enter进入,是及物动词。2考查固定搭
30、配。find sb./sth.doing sth.发现正在做某事。3考查固定搭配。fillwith用装满。4考查形容词作表语。look看起来,是系动词,后跟形容词作表语,故把energy改为energetic。5考查宾语从句。根据ask可知,作者不确定父母是否会允许作者养那只小狗,故把that改为if/whether。6考查固定短语。to ones surprise让某人惊讶的是。7考查冠词。小狗已经成了家庭的一员。a member of的一员。8考查时态。根据“Up to now,he has become”可知,应该使用现在完成时。9考查非谓语动词。look的逻辑主语是I,两者是主谓关系,应该用现在分词表示主动和伴随状况。10考查代词。它带给“我们”欢乐,宾语是us。