1、课下题型练(三)Using Language.阅读理解AThe idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play plays an important part in keeping you healthy.Treat the blues with a sense of humo
2、r, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter a
3、nd a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger.Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our childr
4、en play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still
5、in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive (认知的) falling.Anyway, adding humor, laughter and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full
6、 use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, more interesting and happier.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幽默、大笑和玩耍给人们的健康带来的好处。1What does the underlined word “infectious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?APlaying an important role.BKeeping people in high spirits.CQuickly influencing other people.D
7、Preventing illness from spreading.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第二段中的When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness.可知，当人们分享笑容时，人们的关系更亲密，人们也会更加快乐。故infectious在此处意为“迅速影响其他人”。2What can laughter increase according to the author?ACognitive ability.BGood relationsh
8、ips.CA sense of humor. DHappiness and trust.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，在作者看来大笑能使人们之间的关系更亲密。3What does the author think the old should do?AThey should have a good rest.BThey should play like children.CThey should prevent cognitive falling.DThey should take part in physical play.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段中的Physical p
9、lay is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness.可知，作者认为老年人应该参加体育活动。4Which of the following would be the best title for the text?AHumor, Laughter and Play for HealthBAlways Keep Our Body HealthyCHave an Active and Happy LifeDLet Our Body and Mind Relax解析：选A标题归纳题。根据全文尤其是最后一段的内容可知，这
10、篇文章的主旨是幽默、大笑和玩耍有利于健康。BDo you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? Can you? If so, you could be the next great inventor. “But Im just a kid，” you might say! Dont worry about a little thing like age. For example, one famous inventor Benjamin Franklin got his start when he was only 12.At th
11、at young age, he created paddles for his hands to help him swim faster. Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers!So you dont have to be an adult to be an inventor. One thing you do need, though, is something that kids have plenty of: curiosity and imagination. Kids are known for l
12、ooking at things in new and unique ways.So what should you do if you have a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it. Listen to others advice about your idea. Then ask them to help you create a working model called a prototype (原型) of your idea.Once you have a prototyp
13、e, you can test it. Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought. At other times, though, you realise it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it even better.If your idea is really a good one, an adult can help you contact companies that might be in
14、terested in it. You will also want an adults help to get a patent (专利权) for your idea, so that it is protected and cant be stolen by someone else. If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their inventions：Jeanie Low invented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11.Its a folding stool that
15、 fits under the kitchen sink. Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.Chelsea Lanmon received a patent when she was just 8 for the “pocket diaper”， a new type of diaper that in
16、cludes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。孩子能成为发明家吗？答案是肯定的。作者列举了Franklin, Braille, Lanmon等人的成功事例。5By saying “But Im just a kid”， you probably mean you Aare too young to achieve anythingBcan do anything though you are youngCare old enough to become an inventorDhave to learn know
17、ledge from other people解析：选A推理判断题。just a kid意为“只是个孩子”，表明年龄小而做不了什么大事，与A项中的too . to . 太而不能同义，故A项正确。6Which of the following is the right order of an invention?Aa patent a prototype a good idea an inventionBan invention a good idea a patent a prototypeCa good idea a prototype an invention a patentDa pro
18、totype a patent a good idea an invention解析：选C细节排序题。根据第三段中的So what should you do if you have a great idea for an invention？和Then ask them to help you create a working model called a prototype (原型) of your idea.表明发明顺序为a good idea a prototype。再根据第五段中的You will also want an adults help to get a patent .可
19、知，申请专利是发明的最后步骤。故C项正确。7Who invented something that helps the blind to read?AJeanie Low. BBenjamin Franklin.CChelsea Lanmon. DLouis Braille.选D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read可知答案选D项。8Which of the following can be the best title for this pas
20、sage?AKids Have Curiosity and ImaginationBThere Are Some World Famous InventorsCKids Are Exactly Like Adults in a WayDIt Is Possible for Kids to Be Inventors解析：选D标题归纳题。综观全文，文章论述的是孩子一样可以成为发明家这一主题。本文所举的例子Benjamin Franklin (12岁), Jeanie Low (11岁), Louis Braille (15岁)及Chelsea Lanmon (8岁)也都说明了孩子成为发明家的可能性
21、。故选D项。.阅读七选五Family love is one of the most valuable gifts in life and one that you cannot buy anywhere. 1 Here are four ways for you to become closer to your family：1Increase Your LoveYouve probably heard the song lyric, “ 2 ” What changes a house into a home is true love. Love strengthens the conne
22、ction, while anger tears it apart.2Give FreedomIt doesnt matter whatever position you have in a family; you need to give freedom to the other members of it. 3 Freedom is one of the most basic needs of humanity and one of the greatest gifts in life.3Learn to ForgiveThere will always be differences in
23、 personalities and preferences between family members. Because of these differences, disagreements happen. And its unwise to react straight away, to jump to conclusions and start an argument. 4 This gives you a better understanding and the ability to forgive more easily.4Look for SolutionsFamily lif
24、e is not a battlefield. Do not focus on problems; instead focus on the solutions. Although we are all expected to be responsible for our actions, it still feels more comfortable for some to put the blame on others. 5 This is one of the fastest ways to bring you closer to your family.ANo one likes to
25、 be ruled all the time.BStop the blame game, and look for solutions.CA house is not a home, when there is no one there to hold you tight.DWhen disagreements happen, put yourself in the other persons shoes.EWhether you have a close relationship with your family depends on you.FIn a close relationship
26、 there will definitely be a lot of arguments, disharmony and disagreements.GSpending some time with family members is one of the methods that can strengthen our family connections.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。脉脉亲情是生命赋予我们最宝贵的礼物之一，是无法买到的。与家人相处是否融洽取决于你自己。本文告诉我们四种可以让自己与家人更加亲近的方法。1选EE项与下一句语义衔接。与家人相处是否融洽取决于你自己，下一句紧接着告诉了
27、我们四种方式可以令你与家人更加亲近。2选C根据下一句What changes a house into a home is true love.可知此空选C项。3选A第2个小标题是：给予充分的自由。A项“没有人喜欢被一直管着”符合本段语意。4选DD项中的When disagreements happen与本段中的disagreements happen 形成对应。此外，D项与下一句语义衔接。当分歧发生时，换到别人的立场上来考虑问题，这样会让你更好地去理解别人，更容易原谅别人。5选B第4个小标题是：寻找解决办法。B项符合本段语意，同时和上一句语义衔接。.应用文写作假如你是李华，请根据下面表格中的
28、内容提示，为校报的英语园地写一篇英语短文，介绍你最崇拜的一位中国科学家。姓名梁建英出生年份1972年职务高铁设计师主要经历1.1995年大学毕业后开始从事高铁研究工作；2.研制出时速为300350千米/时的高速动车组；3.2015年获奖注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：高速动车组highspeed EMU参考范文：Liang Jianying, the designer of the Chinese highspeed EMU, was born in 1972. Since she graduated in 1995, she has been devoti
29、ng all her time to researching into the development of the Chinese highspeed railway. Afterwards, she invented the 300 350 km/h highspeed EMU, making it more convenient for us to get around quickly. It is because of her outstanding contributions to our country that China is playing a leading role in highspeed railways all over the world. As a consequence, she was awarded in 2015. However, she never shows any signs of pride.Liang Jianying has set a good example to us. From her, I realise that we should keep on trying until we realise our dreams.
