1、课下题型练(三)Reading for Writing写一篇健康报告书.阅读理解Edmund Hillary was born in 1919.He studied science and maths at the University of Auckland in New Zealand.Soon after finishing his studies, Hillary became a beekeeper, working with his brother Rex.During this time, he and Rex also climbed mountain summits (山顶)
2、 to explore different areas.In 1935, Hillary got the idea that he wanted to climb the worlds highest peak Mt.Everest.However, the mountain was closed through Tibet.The other route, which was in India, only allowed one expedition (探险队) per year.He had to wait until later in the year when the British
3、made a trip to Mt.Everest.The entire expedition had more than 350 porters (搬运工), five tons of baggage, and 20 Sherpa guides. There were two teams leading the expedition.One was led by a man named Charles Evans and the other was Tenzing Norgay.The latter is the one with whom Hillary was teamed.The fi
4、rst team to get close to the summit was Evans team, but they only got within 100 meters of it before getting exhausted (筋疲力尽的) and coming back down the mountain.Hillary and Norgay began their trip up the mountain two days later.They reached the summit of Mt.Everest at 11：30 am.local time on 29 May 1
5、953.Hillary is thought to be the first to reach the summit because he planted his feet on it first.They took some photos and also buried some candies and a small cross on the spot before they headed back down the mountain.On the way back down, George Lowe, one of Hillarys friends from childhood, was
6、 waiting for them with some hot soup.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Edmund Hillary 的探险队攀登珠穆朗玛峰的经历。1What did Edmund Hillary do when he was a beekeeper?AHe studied science and maths with Rex.BHe travelled around the world with his brother.CHe was attending a university in New Zealand.DHe showed interest in clim
7、bing mountain.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段中的During this time, he and Rex also climbed mountain summits (山顶) to explore different areas.可知，在这期间他对攀登山峰很感兴趣。2Why did Edmund Hillary have to wait until later in the year?ABecause Tibet was closed at that time.BBecause he didnt have porters and Sherpa guides.CBecause t
8、he mountain was open to just one expedition per year.DBecause he had to prepare some things for the expedition.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的The other route, which was in India, only allowed one expedition (探险队) per year.可知，当时珠穆朗玛峰每年只允许一个攀登队攀登，故Edmund需要等到这一年的晚些时候。3What did the first team do when they got close
9、to the summit?AThey continued to the summit.BThey waited for the other team.CThey had no choice but to give up.DThey buried some photos and candies.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段中的but they only got within 100 meters of it before getting exhausted (筋疲力尽的) and coming back down the mountain 可知， 他们别无选择，只能放弃了。4What is
10、 the passage mainly about?ATwo famous expeditions in 1953.BThe secret of Edmund Hillarys success.CThe difficulty of reaching the summit of Mt.Everest.DEdmund Hillarys expedition to the summit of Mt. Everest.解析：选D主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了Edmund Hillary 的探险队攀登珠穆朗玛峰的经历。.完形填空I used to turn down my friends
11、invitations to swim.For me, being seen 1 in a swimsuit was impossible because I was shy.Even in 2 clothes, I felt everyone was thinking how fat I was and silently 3 me.It was a little easier when I was around people I 4 My friend, Dirk, had a 5 in his backyard and he sometimes invited me to swim the
12、re.However, one hot summer day, my heart 6 as I arrived.His slim sister, Casey, was there.“ 7 and get changed，” Dirk called out.“Were ready.”“Im not feeling 8 today，” I said.Dirk explained to his sister.“She doesnt want to be in front of you in her swimsuit.”“Are you serious？” Casey said as she walk
13、ed over to me.“Doing what you really 9 makes you beautiful.Now get changed and lets go.” It hit me that Id been 10 my favorite activity because I was 11 of the way others would look at me.Some weeks later, it still took 12 to go to public swimming pools.But I 13 swimming there every few days and bef
14、ore I knew it, I was swimming almost daily.Months after my brief 14 with Dirks kind and wise sister, 15 ， I overcame this problem.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者因为肥胖而不敢在公共场合穿泳衣，在朋友妹妹的鼓励下逐渐克服了羞怯。1A.in publicBin dangerCin doubt Din person解析：选A根据下文的I felt everyone was thinking how fat I was and silently 3 me可知，作者不敢在公
15、共场合穿泳衣。2A.strange BexpensiveCbeautiful Dregular解析：选D根据上句中的in a swimsuit及空前的Even可知，作者十分害羞，即使穿普通衣服出现在公共场合也会感到不自在。3A.admiring BjudgingCsuspecting Dwarning解析：选B根据空前的I felt everyone was thinking how fat I was可知，作者总觉得大家都在评判她。4A.respected BappreciatedChelped Dtrusted解析：选D根据空后的My friend, Dirk可知，对作者来说，在信任的人面
16、前穿泳衣游泳会相对容易一些。5A.pool BtreeCpet Dtable解析：选A根据空后的he sometimes invited me to swim there可知，Dirk家的后院有游泳池。6A.stopped BopenedCsank Dached解析：选C根据下文的“Dirk explained to his sister.She doesnt want to be in front of you in her swimsuit.”可知，作者看到有陌生人在，因而心里一沉，开始感到不自在。7A.Go away BHurry upCCheer up DGet ahead解析：选B根
17、据下文的“Were ready.”可知，作者的朋友及其妹妹已经准备就绪，此处是在催促作者快点换衣服。8A.bored BtiredCbusy Dwell解析：选D根据下文的“Dirk explained to his sister.She doesnt want to be in front of you in her swimsuit.”可知，此处作者借口不舒服拒绝游泳。9A.need BmeanClove Ddare解析：选C根据下文的my favorite activity可知，Casey说做自己喜欢的事情会使人变得漂亮。10A.avoiding BseekingCdeveloping
18、Dlearning解析：选A根据第一段第一句可知，作者常常因为害羞而不去游泳。11A.fond BsureCafraid Dguilty解析：选C根据上文可知，作者不去游泳是担心别人会怎么看她。12A.time BcourageCmoney Denergy解析：选B根据空前的still可知，作者受到朋友妹妹的鼓励后，仍然没有克服内心的恐惧，所以当她再去公共泳池游泳时还是需要勇气的。13A.risked BkeptCmissed Dconsidered解析：选B根据空后的before I knew it, I was swimming almost daily可知，尽管仍然害羞，但作者坚持在公共
19、泳池游泳。14A.conflict BdiscussionCargument Dconversation解析：选D根据上文可知，此处指作者与朋友妹妹的对话。15A.especially BaccidentallyCgradually Dsuddenly解析：选C根据上文的Some weeks later及Months after可知，作者逐渐克服了自己的羞怯。.应用文写作假定你是李华，是某国际学校的学生会主席。你校将于下周举办为期一周的体育节，你要在开幕式上发言。请你准备一份英文发言稿，号召同学们积极参加体育锻炼。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考范文：Good m
20、orning, everybody! Today is the opening day of the School Sports Festival.Now Id like to appeal to all of you to take more exercise.As we all know, “Health is the greatest wealth.”As students, we are so busy with our study that we pay little attention to exercise.That is why we should set aside some
21、 time for exercise every day.If we exercise regularly, we can build up our body and feel less stressed.Lets take action now.Thats all.Thank you for your attention and wish you enjoy the festival.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Craig watched his elder sister, Riley, and her friend Liz race u
22、p and down the lake on their skates, avoiding other hockey (曲棍球) players.Their skate blades looked like silver smoke.When the game was over, the girls skated up to the bench where Craig was sitting.Craig asked Riley what skating felt like.“When I go really fast, I feel like Im flying，” she said.That
23、s silly, thought Craig.Flying is something birds do in the air, not something people do on ice skates.Then he watched Riley go back out on the ice.She skated around and around the edge of the lake with her arms pumping and her scarf trailing behind her.Soon she went so fast that her arms looked like
24、 wings and her scarf looked like a feathery tail.Maybe skating really was like flying.When Riley sat down to take her skates off, Craig said, “I wish I could fly.”Riley retied her skate laces and crouched next to Craig.“Get on my back，” she said, and Craig did.Riley started skating, but Craig didnt
25、feel like he was flying.It just felt like a shaking piggyback ride.“Youre too heavy，” Riley said.“I cant go fast when Im carrying you.” She skated slowly back to the bench.Craig got off her back.“Even if you could go fast, I wouldnt be flying.” he said sadly.“I need skates to fly.”Riley didnt say an
26、ything on the walk home, but a few days later she asked Craig if he wanted to go skating.“To watch？” he asked.“No, to skate，” she said cheerfully.“Mom and I found a pair of my old skates.They might fit you.” The skates were a little big, but when Riley stuffed newspaper in the toes, they fit.Craig c
27、ouldnt stop smiling.He didnt want to take them off, but he had to so he could walk to the lake.Riley and Liz went with him.They carried their hockey sticks and a wooden chair.Hardly had they got to the lake when Craig put his skates back on and Riley helped him onto the ice.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作
28、答。Then she put his hands on the back of the chair.After a while, each girl took one of Craigs hands.参考范文：Then she put his hands on the back of the chair.“Hang on this and you wont fall.” she said.Craig tried to move cautiously with his hands grabbing the chair firmly.Riley and Liz cheered him on as
29、he started to move forward.But Craig slowly lowered his head, frowning, as he inched along and he even couldnt skate without the chair.This wasnt like flying at all.Realizing his sadness.Riley patted his shoulder and comforted, “It takes practice.Someday you will.” Then she winked at Liz and whisper
30、ed something to her.After a while, each girl took one of Craigs hands.“Someday youll fly on your own，” Riley said.“But today Liz and I will help you.” They started skating, pulling Craig with them.The girls went faster and faster, and so did he.Craig felt the wind touching his face merrily with tears in his eyes.When he looked down, his skate blades looked like a silver light.“Im flying！” he yelled, and the words blew away in the wind like a birds happy song.
