1、Unit 1Section 请同学们认真完成练案2 .阅读理解AHawking died early Wednesday at his home in England at the age of 76. Throughout his career as one of the worlds most recognizable cosmic (宇宙的) thinkers, he regularly threw himself into pop cultures comedic ring with cameos(客串)on programs such as The Simpsons and Late
2、 Night with Conan OBrien.These appearances defined(使明确)Hawkings personal life as much as his universeshaking theoretical work. Humor, however, was not just one side of his personality, but a key to overcoming the disease he struggled against since 1963.“Keeping an active mind has been vital to my su
3、rvival, as has been maintaining a sense of humor，” Hawking said in a 2013 documentary. “I am probably better known for my appearances on The Simpsons and on The Big Bang Theory than I am for my scientific discoveries.”At 21, Hawking was diagnosed with a condition similar to amyotrophic lateral scler
4、osis(肌萎缩性侧索硬化症), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. According to the ALS Association, “Half of all people affected with ALS live at most three or more years after diagnosis. Twenty percent live five years or more; only ten percent will live more than ten years.”The disease would eventually shut down
5、 Hawkings motor functions, making him speechless and unable to move without a wheelchair. Doctors initially(最初) said he would be dead in two years. His condition, however, proved to be a rare slowacting version.But Hawking fought through his worse physical state, rising to a position as a celebrated
6、 professor of mathematical at the University of Cambridge and altering the popular conception of physics with his 1988 bestseller, A Brief History of Time.“When I turned 21, my expectations were reduced to zero，” he said in a TV show. He added, “It was important that I came to appreciate what I did
7、have. Its also important not to become angry, no matter how difficult life is, because you can lose all hope if you cant laugh at yourself and at life in general.”文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了英国著名的科学家霍金性格幽默且意志坚定，积极面对稀有疾病，最终成为了世人敬仰的伟大科学家。1What was Hawking like according to the text？_B_AHe was kind and brave.BH
8、e was humorous and strongminded.CHe was friendly and adventurous.DHe was shy and uncommunicative.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Humor, however, was not just one side of his personality, but a key to overcoming the disease he struggled against since 1963.”可知霍金非常幽默。根据倒数第二段“But Hawking fought through his worse phy
9、sical state, rising to a position as a celebrated professor of mathematical at the University of Cambridge”可知霍金勇敢地和肌萎缩性侧索硬化症做斗争，说明他意志坚定。故B项正确。2How did Hawking deal with ALS？_C_AHe did further research into the disease.BHe did more exercise and spoke a lot with others.CHe kept a positive attitude tow
10、ards his disease.DHe went to hospital to have a health check regularly.解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“It was important that I came to appreciate what I did have. Its also important not to become angry, no matter how difficult life is, because you can lose all hope if you cant laugh at yourself and at life in gen
11、eral.”可知虽然霍金并没有对生活失去希望，而是微笑面对一切困难。说明他对待生活的态度很积极。故C项正确。3What can we know from the text？_D_AALS is a common disease in England.BDoctors once gave up treatment for Hawking.CPlaying roles in comedy was Hawkings favorite.DIts almost a wonder that Hawking can survive the disease.解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句Accordin
12、g to the ALS Association, “Half of all people affected with ALS live at most three or more years after diagnosis. Twenty percent live five years or more; only ten percent will live more than ten years.”可知患有肌萎缩性侧索硬化症的人很少能够活过10年以上，而霍金在21岁就患上此病，直到76岁才去世，这的确是一个奇迹。故D项正确。4What can be learnt from the story
13、 of Hawking？_B_ALost time is never found again.BLaughter is the best medicine.CEverything comes to him who waits.DA journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Humor, however, was not just one side of his personality, but a key to overcoming the disease he struggled agai
14、nst since 1963.”可知幽默不仅仅是霍金的性格，也是它战胜肌萎缩性侧索硬化症的关键。充分说明笑对健康的积极作用。B项“笑是最好的药物”。符合文章内容。故选择B项。BThe International Day of Disabled Persons, an international observance declared by the United Nations since 1992, is observed on December 3, aiming to promote an understanding of disability issues and get support
15、 for the rights of people with disabilities.The day takes place annually and focuses on a different issue each year.In South Africa, December 3 also marks the beginning of the Disability Awareness Month.Since the first celebration, people with disabilities have gained recognition of their rights by
16、states across the globe and of their rightful place in society.But there is still much work ahead of us to turn those legal rights into a true revolution，in which diversity is fully accepted and lived.The estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide face many obstructions of inclu
17、sion in many key aspects of society.As a result, people with disabilities cant enjoy the equal rights as normal people, which include employment, education as well as social and political participation.The right to participate in public life is essential to create stable democracies (民主国家), active c
18、itizenship and reduce inequalities in society.In many cases, people with disabilities must be able to fulfill their role in society.It is important to focus on the ability and not on the disability of an individual.It is important to note that disability is part of the human condition，and that all o
19、f us either are or will become disabled to one degree or another during the course of our lives.By promoting empowerment (授权), real opportunities for disabled people are created.This supports them in setting their own priorities. Empowerment involves investing in themin jobs, health, nutrition, educ
20、ation, and social protection. When disabled people are empowered, they are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities, and they can more readily accept their civic responsibilities.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。12月3日是“国际残疾人日”，它旨在促进人们对残疾问题的理解，动员人们支持和维护残疾人的权利。5What is the International Day of Disabled Persons
21、 meant for？_D_ATo raise money for the disabled.BTo stress the value of the disabled.CTo make an international celebration.DTo make ablebodied people care about the disabled.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“.aiming to promote an understanding of disability issues and get support for the rights of people with disabil
22、ities.”可知，国际残疾人日的目的是促进人们对残疾问题的了解，并争取人们对残疾人权利的支持。故选D。6What does the underlined word “obstructions” in Paragraph 3 mean？_B_AChances.BBarriers.CTypes.DRegrets.解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“The estimated one billion people.people with disabilities cant enjoy the equal rights as normal people”可知，据估计，世界上有十亿残疾人面临着融入社会生
23、活的诸多重要方面的障碍。故选B。7What is the main problem for disabled people？_C_AThe number of them is too large.BFew of them seek legal rights.CThey cant be fully accepted by society.DThey think poorly of their role in society.解析：推理判断题。根据第三、四段的内容可知，残疾人不能享受与正常人一样的平等权利，人们往往只看到了他们的残疾，而忽视了他们的能力，由此可知，他们没有完全被社会接受。故选C。8
24、What is indicated in the last paragraph？_B_AThe author is worried about the disabled.BThe disabled will have a brighter future.CWhat society has done is far from enough.DThe disabled must fight hard for their rights.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“By promoting empowerment(授权).This supports them in setting their own
25、 priorities.”“When disabled people are empowered，they are better prepared to take advantage of opportunities，and they can more readily accept their civic responsibilities.”可知，通过赋予残疾人他们应有的权利，我们可以创造出真正有益于他们的机会，他们也能更好地为利用这些机会做准备，并乐意承担他们的公民义务。由此可知残疾人的明天会更好。故选B。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
26、项。Learn To Take Breaks While StudyingIf one spends too much time studying, he will definitely lose concentration on his work and what he does will be in vain. He may think he is working hard. However, the fact is that he just keeps sitting there rereading the same material many times and cant get an
27、y result. 1._B_ Having a break regularly can refresh you and make you always energetic. Whats more, doing this can also let you relax your mind now and then so that you can better your work.Make your plan in advance2_G_They actually schedule what they should do first and what to do last. They set go
28、als for what will be achieved and make a plan for it. If you want to be a success, do the same as successful people do and it wont let you down. Set your goal and insist on working at it, and you will develop a routine which is the first step towards forming a good habit. 3._C_Face the challenging t
29、ask firstMany people like to do the easiest work first to build up confidence. However, doing this may use up your energy at even the start of any study period. Your battery will be low when it comes to deal with the hard part. So what happens then? 4._E_We all may do it. We really shouldnt, though.
30、 Therefore, bravely face the toughest task first and you may receive a big surprise.5_F_As a matter of fact, everybody knows the benefit of doing this. Turn them off for some time. Dont be worried, for the world will still be there for you when you log back in. Dont text your friends or chat with th
31、em while doing memory activities. Everything will be brilliant if you follow this rule.AThey make plans ahead.BInstead, taking regular breaks can be helpful.CPositive habits decide future success.DTaking breaks can make you get everywhere.EYou get tired and impatient and just give up.FGet off social
32、 network sites and turn off the phone.GTop students dont just randomly sit down and complete work.文章大意：这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些在学习之余有规律进行休息的方法，以及它们的好处。解析：1下文“Having a break regularly can refresh you and make you always energetic.(进行有规律的休息可以让你神清气爽并且是你总是充满活力。)”与B. Instead, taking regular breaks can be helpfu
33、l.(相反，有规律的休息是有帮助的。)承接自然，下文是选项的具体说明，regular break是关键词，故选B项。2下文“They actually schedule what they should do first and what to do last.(事实上，他们安排他们首先做什么，最后做什么。)”与G. Top students dont just randomly sit down and complete work.(尖子生不只是随意坐下完成作业。)承接自然，下文的they就是选项中的top students，故选G项。3上文“Set your goal and insist
34、 on working at it, and you will develop a routine which is the first step towards forming a good habit.(制定你的目标，坚持为之努力，这样你可以养成一个习惯，这是形成一个好习惯的第一步。)”与C. Positive habits decide future success.(积极的习惯决定将来的成功。)承接自然，habit是关键词，故选C项。4上文“Your battery will be low when it comes to deal with the hard part. So wha
35、t happens then？(当处理困难部分时，你的能量就会很低。接着会发生什么呢？)”与E. You get tired and impatient and just give up.(你会很累、没有耐心然后想放弃。)承接自然，选项是对上文的回答，get tired和battery will be low是关键词，故选E项。5根据下文的“Turn them off for some time. Dont be worried, for the world will still be there for you when you log back in.(把它们关掉。不要担心，因为当你再次登
36、录时，世界依然在那儿。)”可知，本段主要讲述暂停使用电话和社交网络等。F. Get off social network sites and turn off the phone.(离开社交网站，关掉手机。)可以作为本段小标题，故选F项。.语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(2020河南省南阳市高二下学期期中)The total number of cases in Italy, the European country hardest 1._hit _(hit) by the virus in Europe, rose to 10,149 from
37、 a previous 9,172, 2._an_increase of 10.7%, according to the Civil Protection Agency on Tuesday.Italy will expand the lockdown of the Lombardy region to the 3._entire_(entirely)country, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Monday as Italys case count surged, 4._making_(make)it the country with the mos
38、t COVID19 cases outside of China.People throughout the country of 60 million should not travel other than for work or emergencies, Conte said. He added that all public gatherings 5._will be banned_(ban)and sporting events suspended. The decision was made 6._to protect_(protect)the most vulnerable pe
39、ople in the country, he said, 7._and_the measures will take effect Tuesday.“The right decision today is to stay at home，” Conte said. “Our future and the future of Italy is in our hands. These hands have to be more responsible today 8._than_ever before.”China will overcome 9._difficulties_(difficult
40、)and provide Italy with medical supplies including face masks and increase exports of supplies and equipment to meet its urgent needs, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi 10._said_(say) on Tuesday.文章大意：本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述意大利新冠肺炎疫情严重，意大利总理表示扩大封锁地区，保护弱势群体，中国政府也积极援助。解析：1考查过去分词。句意：意大利民防局(the Civil P
41、rotection Agency)周二公布的数据，意大利，欧洲疫情最严重的国家，病例总数从此前的9 172例上升至10 149例，增幅为107%。分析句子可知，空中的词作定语，修饰the European country，并且和修饰语之间为被动关系，应用过去分词。故填hit。2考查冠词。分析句子可知，increase是可数名词，并且泛指增加，前面应用冠词修饰，并且它以元音音素开头。故填an。3考查形容词。句意：意大利总理Giuseppe Conte周一表示，将把伦巴第地区的封锁扩大到全国。目前，意大利的病例数量激增，成为中国以外新冠肺炎病例最多的国家。分析句子可知，空中的词用来修饰名词coun
42、try，作定语，应用形容词形式。故填entire。4考查现在分词。分析句子可知，空中的词用来作状语，和修饰语之间为主动关系，应用现在分词。故填making。5考查时态和语态。句意：他补充说，所有公共集会将被禁止，体育赛事也将暂停。分析句子可知，空中缺少的是谓语动词，根据语境分析应该用一般将来时，主语和谓语之间还是被动关系，应用一般将来时的被动结构。故填will be banned。6考查不定式。句意：他说，这一决定是为了保护该国最弱势的人群，这些措施将于周二生效。分析句子可知，本句为动词不定式作目的状语。故填to protect。7考查连词。分析句意可知，空中前后两个句子为并列关系。故填and。8考查连词。句意：这些人今天必须比以往任何时候都更负责任。根据前面的be more responsible和前后的对比关系，可知这里是比较级。故填than。9考查名词。句意：中国国务委员兼外交部部长王毅周二表示，中国将克服各种困难的事，向意大利提供包括口罩在内的医疗物资，并增加物资和设备出口，以满足意大利的紧急需求。分析句子可知，空中的词作overcome的宾语，并且是可数名词，泛指“困难的事”。故填difficulties。10考查动词。分析句子可知，空中的词作谓语，并且有时间状语on Tuesday，应用一般过去时。故填said。
