1、课时作业(三十七)选修Unit 2Cloning.阅读理解A2019湖南长郡中学检测On Wednesday, nearly 300 kids will take part in the National Spelling Bee. Fewer will make it to the following days semifinals, where one mistake means elimination (淘汰). Id bet that many of them will be silently praying not on the first word. I knew it becau
2、se I was there 17 years ago.I was a 14yearold girl then. My mother and I had flown from Kentucky to Washington, but the capital was no strange to her. My older sister had already competed at the national level.When my sister was 14 and I was 12, we trained together. We began with the Suggested List
3、given out at school hundreds of words printed on a poster that could be folded up like a map. When the words along the creases (褶痕) began to disappear, we bought additional spelling lists.Sometimes my mother tested us, reading words most English teachers wouldnt know how to pronounce, let alone my I
4、ndianborn mother. When she pointed out the misspelled words, I blamed her accent for my errors!When it was my turn, I approached the microphone and waited for my first word.The announcer was somewhere to my left, a man who pronounced clearly. “Barbican，” he said.It seemed that my competitors were se
5、cretly complaining about the relative ease of my word. Would they laugh at me if I couldnt spell it? Would my mother be disappointed in me? That last syllable could go two ways: CAN or CON. Which one was right? Finally I decided on CON.Of course, I was eliminated and guided to the Comfort Room, wher
6、e parents couldnt enter. Inside, recent losers were sitting around a table abundant with junk food.We casually mentioned the words that defeated us, like a special ceremony to welcome each new arrival. Then we changed the subject if wed already moved on from missed words and lost opportunities.Event
7、ually, I went out and saw my mother.“Well，” she said, “I_guess_you_wont_be_doing_this_again.” Yes, next year I would be 15 and not allowed to take part in the competition.【语篇解读】本文为记叙文，主要叙述了“我”14岁时参加全国英文拼字大赛的经历。【难句分析】Sometimes my mother tested us, reading words most English teachers wouldnt know how
8、to pronounce, let alone my Indianborn mother.分析：该句为复合句。句中most English teachers wouldnt know how to pronounce为省略了关系词的定语从句，修饰先行词words；let alone为固定搭配，意为“更不用说”。译文：有时，我妈妈测试我们，她读的一些单词大多数英语老师都不知道怎么发音，更不用说我的出生在印度的母亲了。1What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?AThe difficulty of the first wo
9、rd.BThe fierce competition.CThe nervousness of the kids.DThe strict rules.答案与解析：C考查代词指代。根据第一段中的“Id bet that many of them will be silently praying not on the first word. I knew it because I was there 17 years ago”可知，参加比赛的孩子都很紧张，所以默默祈祷，千万别在第一个单词就被淘汰；而“我”知道孩子们紧张是因为“我”在17年前有过这样的经历。据此可知，it指代孩子们的紧张，故C项正确。
10、2The author failed probably because _.Ashe was unable to relaxBthe announcer had an accentCher competitors disturbed herDshe didnt practise hard enough答案与解析：A考查推理判断。根据第七段前三句“It seemed that my competitors were secretly complaining about the relative ease of my word. Would they laugh at me if I couldn
11、t spell it? Would my mother be disappointed in me”可以判断，“我”无法放松，心里想得很多，所以影响发挥而被淘汰，故A项正确。3What did the author do in the Comfort Room?AShe met her mother.BShe comforted new arrivals.CShe talked with other losers.DShe watched the competition.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第九段“We casually mentioned the words that defea
12、ted us. Then we changed the subject if wed already moved on from missed words and lost opportunities”可知，在the Comfort Room里，“我”在和其他淘汰者聊天，故C项正确。4Why did the authors mother say the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?AShe was disappointed in the author.BThe author would be beyond the age limit.CS
13、he didnt want the author to suffer again.DThe author had no interest in the competition.答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据最后一段的“Yes, next year I would be 15 and not allowed to take part in the competition”可以判断，“我”由于超过年龄限制，不能再参赛。B2019合肥市高三调研性检测The San Francisco Giants added a special pitcher (投球手) for the day. It was
14、small yet fierce Hailey Dawson, who has a 3Dprinted hand.The energetic 8yearold from Nevada was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Giants game on Sunday. Hailey was born with Poland syndrome, a disorder in which affected individuals were born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one si
15、de of the body. It affected her hand.With a traditional prosthetic (义肢的) hand potentially costing thousands of dollars, Haileys mom, Yong Dawson turned to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for help. She emailed UNLV College of Engineering, and they accepted the challenge. Brendan OToole, chairman
16、of the mechanical engineering department, said he and his team had got a lot of requests, “but this one was different.” They got to work using a 3Dprinter. Several prototypes (原型) and fittings later, Hailey got her first hand about four years ago.Haileys mother said the hand had given her daughter a
17、 wonderful lift. “When she puts this robotic hand on, it changes her personality and confidence level，” Yong Dawson told CBS San Francisco. “I love seeing that. I just wanted her to have an even playing field.”When she arrived at AT&T Park on Sunday, Hailey got to hang out with players in the shelte
18、r at the side of the sports field. They even let her try on their World Series rings.Using her 3Dprinted hand, Hailey threw out the perfect first pitch. Then with a wave and a smile, she headed into the stands to cheer on her newfound friends on the Giants.体裁：说明文题材：新闻报道主题：3D打印假肢【语篇解读】该文主要介绍了内华达大学工程学
19、院的工作人员用3D打印技术帮助一个患有Poland综合征的小女孩打印假肢的事情。【难句分析】Hailey was born with Poland syndrome, a disorder in which affected individuals were born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body.分析：本句是一个复合句。in which相当于where，引导定语从句，在从句中作地点状语，修饰先行词disorder；disorder是Poland syndrome的同位语。译文：Hailey出生时患
20、有Poland综合征，患这种病的人天生身体一侧肌肉缺失或者发育不全。5. What caused the function loss of Haileys hand?AA serious brain disorder.BA born physical problem.CAn awful game accident.DAn unexpected infection.答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据第二段第二句“Hailey was born with Poland syndrome, a disorder in which affected individuals were born with
21、missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body”可知，Hailey手功能丧失是天生的生理上的问题，故选B。6Why did Yong Dawson ask the University of Nevada for help?AShe couldnt find a suitable hospital.BShe knew it had the advanced 3Dprinter.CShe couldnt afford a traditional prosthetic hand.DShe was forced to accept
22、the tough challenge.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第三段第一句“With a traditional prosthetic (义肢的) hand potentially costing thousands of dollars, Haileys mom, Yong Dawson turned to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for help”可知，Yong Dawson向内华达大学求助的原因是传统的假肢费用昂贵，她支付不起，故选C。7What is Haileys mothers attitude towards the 3D
23、printed hand?ASkeptical.BPositive.CAmbiguous. DCautious.答案与解析：B考查观点态度。根据第四段第一句“Haileys mother said the hand had given her daughter a wonderful lift”和第四段的内容可推知，Hailey的妈妈对3D打印手持积极的态度，觉得这能够让孩子受到鼓舞，故选B。8Which of the following is the best title for the text?AMothers love makes a huge differenceBA talente
24、d young pitcher gets a great futureCThe 3Dprinting technology is changing our lifeDA girl with a 3Dprinted hand throws her first pitch答案与解析：D考查标题判断。文章前两段点题，并结合全文的内容可推知，本文主要讲述了一个身患Poland综合征的小女孩安装了3D打印手，从而实现了在运动场上投球的可能性的故事，故选D。干扰项分析：A项错在母爱的伟大只是文章中所体现的其中一个方面，而非主题思想；B项错在文章中并没有提及天才投球手前途无量；C项错在3D打印技术正在改变我
25、们的生活，概括的面过于宽泛，与文章中的事例有所偏离。.七选五2019贵阳市适应性考试How do students manage to complete a huge number of assignments and still find the time to have fun? Time management! _1_ Here are some effective time management tips that can be used outside of college too.Give yourself a treat. _2_. For example, if you hav
26、e a task for an hour, promise yourself to have coffee and biscuits if you manage to do that in time. It is a nice motivation to be productive.Learn something new all the time. Many people who graduate from college think that theyve learned all the secrets of the universe and have nothing more to stu
27、dy. _3_. Read books, learn new skills and languages. Itll all make you smarter and more productive.Have fun! Working nonstop is always a bad idea. Human bodies and minds need to have a rest to be productive. If you regularly have fun and rest, you should be energetic and productive. _4_._5_. Student
28、s most often have different kinds of classes during a day. It helps them balance different subjects, change the way of thinking and simply not to get bored with sticking to one thing for too long. It is also useful to balance tasks at work. Thus, you will do them faster because your brain wont get b
29、urdened by onetype tasks.ABalance your tasksBComplete your tasksCStudents should learn to use their time rightDThey think they have already learned a lotEHowever, you still need to give some work to your brainFThus, you will do your work faster and save a lot of timeGYou can give yourself some small
30、 treats for finishing small tasks体裁：说明文题材：生活技能主题：时间管理的窍门【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要论述了如何进行时间管理，以提高自己的工作和学习效率。【高频词回顾】manage to do sth.设法做成某事assignment n(学生的)作业；(分派的)工作motivation n动机；动力，积极性productive adj.多产的，富有成效的；生产性的1答案与解析：C根据空前的“How do students manage to complete a huge number of assignments and still find t
31、he time to have fun? Time management！”可知，学生可以通过时间管理设法完成大量的作业，并且仍然有时间玩。据此可知，学生应当学会正确地运用时间，故C项正确。2答案与解析：G根据空处下句“For example, if you have a task for an hour, promise yourself to have coffee and biscuits if you manage to do that in time”可知，如果你有一个小时的任务，而且如果你能及时完成，那就许诺自己喝咖啡和吃饼干。又结合该段首句“Give yourself a tre
32、at”可以判断，G项“完成小任务后，你可以给自己一些小奖励”符合语境，故G项正确。3答案与解析：E根据上句“Many people who graduate from college think that theyve learned all the secrets of the universe and have nothing more to study”可知，许多从大学毕业的人认为他们已经掌握了宇宙的所有秘密，没有更多的东西可以学习。根据空后的“Read books, learn new skills and languages. Itll all make you smarter an
33、d more productive”可知，阅读书籍、学习新的技能和语言会让你更聪明和更有效率。据此可知，空处前后之间为转折关系，故E项“然而，你仍然需要给你的大脑安排一些工作”符合语境，故E项正确。4答案与解析：F根据上句“If you regularly have fun and rest, you should be energetic and productive”可知，如果你定期地娱乐和休息，你应该精力充沛并富有成效。据此可知，你将更快地完成工作并节省大量的时间，故F项正确。5答案与解析：A根据空处所在位置可知，空处为该段的主题句。根据该段内容尤其是“It is also useful
34、 to balance tasks at work”可知，平衡工作中的任务也是有用的，据此可知，该段主要论述了平衡任务的重要性，故A项正确。.语法填空2019惠州第二次调研A woman suddenly _1_ (go) blind in one eye after playing a mobile phone game for a whole week in Guangdong province last month. The unnamed woman admitted to _2_ (regular) playing the game for seven or eight hours
35、without moving and finally lost _3_ (she) right eyesight.The game, Arena of Valor, _4_ (know) as Honor of Kings, has become hugely popular in China and is due to be released across the US and Europe. Being _5_ worlds most popular online battle game, it already has over 200 million players in China.
36、The battle game _6_ (put) together a team of five players who have to fight others in a fantasy land filled _7_ characters, and players can buy extra features while playing.The eye injury follows a series of _8_ (incident). In June, a child in Shenzhen stole 30,000 yuan (3,450) from his parents to b
37、uy addons, and a 13yearold in Hangzhou, severely injured his legs after jumping from a fivestorey building to escape from his father _9_ was trying to stop him playing.In a country in which 60 percent of the population has a smartphone, the game has been highly _10_ (success), partly because it is f
38、ree to play.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了广东的一位女士因玩手机游戏而使右眼失明的事件，并分析了一款手机游戏的特点、受欢迎的原因等。1答案与解析：went考查时态。该句中的时间状语为last month，所以此处用一般过去时。2答案与解析：regularly考查副词。此处表示“这位不知姓名的女士承认经常一动不动地玩七八个小时的游戏”。此处应用副词修饰动词playing，故填regularly。3答案与解析：her考查人称代词。根据空后的“right eyesight”可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词修饰名词，故填her。4答案与解析：known考查非谓语动词。此处表示“这款名为
39、Arena of Valor的游戏，通称为王者荣耀，在中国很受欢迎”。be known as“通称为”，此处known为过去分词作定语。5答案与解析：the考查冠词。此处表示“它成为世界上最受欢迎的网络对战游戏，在中国已经拥有超过两亿的玩家”。形容词最高级前应用定冠词the。6答案与解析：puts考查时态。因为此处描述的是客观存在的情况，所以用一般现在时，又因主语为第三人称单数，故填puts。7答案与解析：with考查介词。此处表示“这款对战游戏由五名玩家组建一个队，他们不得不在一片充满很多人物的虚构土地上与其他人战斗”。be filled with意为“充满，装满”，此处filled为过去分词作定语。8答案与解析：incidents考查名词复数。根据固定结构“a series of可数名词复数”可知，此处用名词的复数。9答案与解析：who考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处是定语从句，先行词为father，又因关系代词在从句中作主语，所以此处用关系代词who引导定语从句。10答案与解析：successful考查形容词。此处表示“这款游戏已经非常成功，在一定程度上是由于它是免费的”，此处用形容词successful作表语。
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