1、专题强化练十八组合练(五).阅读理解AA few years ago，Darla Hoff painted a pumpkin face onto a round straw bale (捆) at Al and Karen Goldmans farm in Idaho Falls to advertize her Upick pumpkin field. While Darla has stopped growing pumpkins，the annual tradition of straw bale art lives on at the farm and has drawn frien
2、ds and neighbours to participate in it.Past creations have included an owl，minions，tractors and a teddy bear.To make the tractors，Al baled round straw bales in two different sizessmaller ones for the tractors front tires and larger ones for the rear (尾部)Large square bales made up the bodies.Jerry Ki
3、enlen used his farming equipment to arrange the bales in the shape of two tractors.Then it was time to bring the tractors to life.Karen and her daughter，Lana Hedrick，secured some green paint，and Al got some red paint.Darlas husband，James，sprayed the_creation with a paint gun.For the finishing touche
4、s Steven donated two shiny exhaust stacks (排气管)，and Al and Karen donated two steering wheels from their farm parts.The farms annual straw bale art projects have now become a way for everyone to celebrate the end of another growing season.Its just something fun to do together after harvest.This neigh
5、bourhood has always been close.Generations of these families have grown crops in this soil.Raised on the farms where they live now，they grew up together as their elders did before.Al and Karen are truly super neighbours.Every year they also grow about two acres of corn to give away.Anyone can pick s
6、ome，or Al and Karen will even deliver.And during long Idaho winters，everyone gathers at the farm to enjoy fresh coffee and cookies.This years straw bale creation theme is Straw Wars.And all eyes will be on Al and Karens farm as their creation takes shape.【语篇解读】原本作为广告的南瓜脸稻草捆，后来演变成了一年一度的稻草捆艺术展。为了庆祝收获季
7、节，每年的稻草捆艺术展都有不同的主题。今年的稻草捆艺术展就要开始了，所有人都期待着。1Why did Darla paint a pumpkin face onto a straw bale?ATo recycle straw bales.BTo please her neighbours.CTo create a new tradition.DTo make an advertizement.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“A few years ago，Darla Hoff painted a pumpkin face onto a round straw bale at Al and
8、 Karen Goldmans farm in Idaho Falls to advertize her Upick pumpkin field.”可知，达拉在圆稻草捆上画一个南瓜脸是为了做广告，故选D项。 答案：D2What does the underlined phrase“the creation”in Paragraph 2 refer to?AThe straw bale tires.BThe square straw bales.CThe straw bale tractors.DThe farming equipment.解析：词义猜测题。根据文章第二段第四、五、六句“Then
9、 it was time to bring the tractors to life.Karen and her daughter，Lana Hedrick，secured some green paint，and Al got some red paint.Darlas husband，James，sprayed the creation with a paint gun.”可知，大家齐心协力让稻草拖拉机焕发生机，给它们上色，达拉的丈夫用喷漆枪给the creation上漆，故结合语境可知，这里的the creation就是指上文提到的稻草拖拉机。答案：C3What do local peo
10、ple think of the straw bale art show?AIt needs something fun.BIts a good way to celebrate harvest.CIt makes Al and Karen famous in the town.DIt stands for the beginning of a new season.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句“The farms annual straw bale art projects have now become a way for everyone to celebrate the en
11、d of another growing season.Its just something fun to do together after harvest.”可知，农场上的稻草捆艺术展是人们庆祝收获的很好的方式，是一件很有趣的事情。答案：B4What kind of neighbours are Al and Karen according to Paragraph 3?AGenerous.BCreative.CFunny. DDetermined.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后四句“Al and Karen are truly super neighbours.Every year t
12、hey also grow about two acres of corn to give away.Anyone can pick some，or Al and Karen will even deliver.And during long Idaho winters，everyone gathers at the farm to enjoy fresh coffee and cookies.”可知，阿尔和卡伦真的是很棒的邻居，他们每年会种两英亩左右的玉米，赠送给他人；任何人都可以去摘，甚至他们会邮寄给别人；冬天时，人们会聚集到农场享受新鲜的咖啡和曲奇饼。这些都体现了他们的慷慨大方。crea
13、tive意为“有创造力的；独创的”；funny意为“有趣的；可笑的”；determined意为“坚决的”。答案：ABBritish childrens writer Roald Dahl ate chocolates and sweets“pretty much every mealtime”，remembers his daughter Ophelia Dahl.After dinner，whether dining alone or entertaining guests，Dahl would pass around a little red plastic box full of Mar
14、s bars, Milky Ways，Maltesers，KitKats and much more.He knew the history of all the sweets and could tell you exactly when they were invented.1937 was a big year when KitKats (his favourite)，Rolos，and Smarties (his dog，Choppers favourite) were invented.He wrote a history of chocolate, lecturing school
15、children to commit such dates to memory，such as 1928 when“Cadburys Fruit and Nut Bar popped up on the scene”，saying“Dont bother with the Kings and Queens of England.All of you should learn these dates instead.Perhaps the Headmistress will see from now on that it becomes part of the major teaching in
16、 this school.”According to Dahl，the Golden Years of Chocolate were 19301937.In 1930，Roald Dahl was 14 years old.He was a student at Repton，a famous boys boarding school in England.It was a tough environment: Those in authority were more interested in controlling than educating the students.Ironicall
17、y，it was at this difficult period that chocolate became Dahls passion.Near Repton was a Cadbury chocolate factory.Every so often，Cadbury would send each schoolboy a sampler box of new chocolates to taste and grade.They were using the students“the greatest chocolate bar experts in the world”to test o
18、ut their new inventions.This was when Dahls imagination took flight.He pictured factories with inventing rooms with pots of chocolate and fudge (软糖) and“all sorts of other delicious fillings bubbling away on the stoves”“It was lovely dreaming those dreams.When I was looking for a plot for my second
19、book for children，I remembered those little cardboard boxes and the newlyinvented chocolates inside them，and I began to write a book called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”For the record，Roald Dahl did not like chocolate cake or chocolate ice cream.He said，“I prefer my chocolate straight.”【语篇解读】本
20、文主要介绍了儿童书作家达尔爱吃巧克力，几乎每顿饭后都吃巧克力，并介绍了达尔与巧克力密不可分的人生经历和他写的与巧克力有关的书。5What is the purpose of the first paragraph?ATo introduce the main topicRoald Dahl.BTo introduce Dahls love for chocolates.CTo introduce main characters daily life.DTo introduce some important characters.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，本段主要介绍达尔几乎每顿饭后
21、都吃巧克力，表示他对巧克力的喜爱并引出本篇文章的话题。答案：B6What can we infer from the passage about Roald Dahl?AHe treated himself with various chocolates after dinner secretly.BHe has a good knowledge of chocolate，especially its history.CHe used to lecture schoolchildren of a boys boarding school.DHe only wrote some books re
22、lated to the history of chocolate.解析：推理判断题。通过文章内容尤其是第二、三段内容可知，达尔既爱好吃巧克力，又熟知巧克力的发展历史以及相关故事。答案：B7What happened during the Golden Years of Chocolate?AIt was a great time for children to get educated.BThose years stopped Dahls interest in chocolate.CStudents could become chocolate experts then.DRoald Da
23、hls passion for chocolate was lit up then.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第四、五段内容，特别是“Ironically，it was at this difficult period that chocolate became Dahls passion.”可知，在巧克力黄金年期间，环境特别恶劣，但具有讽刺意味的是，正是那时，巧克力成了达尔的钟爱之物。答案：D8What gave Roald Dahl inspiration to write Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?AThe dreams about chocol
24、ates.BFactories with chocolate and fudge.CThose boxes with chocolates.DChocolate cakes and ice cream.解析：细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“.I remembered those little cardboard boxes and the newlyinvented chocolates inside them，and I began to write a book called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”可知，达尔写查理和巧克力工厂是在成盒的巧
25、克力的启发下才有的灵感。答案：C【难句分析】When I was looking for a plot for my second book for children，I remembered those little cardboard boxes and the newlyinvented chocolates inside them.分析：本句是一个主从复合句，When引导时间状语从句。主句中I是主语，remembered是谓语，those little cardboard boxes和the newlyinvented chocolates inside them是并列的宾语。译文：当
26、我在寻找第二本儿童书的情节时，我想起了那些小纸盒和里面新发明的巧克力.七选五How to Get to Know SomeoneGetting to know someone takes time，but there are things you can do to get the communication flowing.Be confident. Be confident，be yourself，and accept who you are.Dont pretend to like things you really dont like，and dont say things you r
27、eally dont believe._1_Ask questions. Ask them questions about their background，what they do，what they like，and what they dislike.This will give you a better idea as to who the person is on the inside._2_Doing this will show the person that youre interested in their words，and they will be more likely
28、 to be more open. Find common interests and expand your conversation around those.Tell other people about your ideas，and experiences._3_This will show the person that youre open to discuss personal thoughts，and hopefully inspire them to feel or behave in the same way towards you as you have felt or
29、behaved towards them.Be trustworthy. Be a trustworthy person they can confide in without worrying about whether youll judge them or spill their secrets._4_So keep shared information between yourselves.Be patient.Be patient and take your time getting to know someone._5_Keep their interest. Tell them
30、the most interesting things about yourself and your family and your likes and dislikes.AShare your feelings with each other.BNothing pushes a person away like a lack of trust.CListen attentively.DKeep conversations active by listening and responding physically.EBeing honest will allow the other pers
31、on to feel more relaxed around you.FMaking contact with the other person will let them know that you enjoy their company.要练说，先练胆。说话胆小是幼儿语言发展的障碍。不少幼儿当众说话时显得胆怯：有的结巴重复，面红耳赤；有的声音极低，自讲自听；有的低头不语，扯衣服，扭身子。总之，说话时外部表现不自然。我抓住练胆这个关键，面向全体，偏向差生。一是和幼儿建立和谐的语言交流关系。每当和幼儿讲话时，我总是笑脸相迎，声音亲切，动作亲昵，消除幼儿畏惧心理，让他能主动的、无拘无束地和我交谈
32、。二是注重培养幼儿敢于当众说话的习惯。或在课堂教学中，改变过去老师讲学生听的传统的教学模式，取消了先举手后发言的约束，多采取自由讨论和谈话的形式，给每个幼儿较多的当众说话的机会，培养幼儿爱说话敢说话的兴趣，对一些说话有困难的幼儿，我总是认真地耐心地听，热情地帮助和鼓励他把话说完、说好，增强其说话的勇气和把话说好的信心。三是要提明确的说话要求，在说话训练中不断提高，我要求每个幼儿在说话时要仪态大方，口齿清楚，声音响亮，学会用眼神。对说得好的幼儿，即使是某一方面，我都抓住教育，提出表扬，并要其他幼儿模仿。长期坚持，不断训练，幼儿说话胆量也在不断提高。G. The investment you ma
33、ke now will pay off with a significantly more satisfying relationship.答案：1.E2.C3.A4.B5.G.语法填空The famous Peking opera artist Yuan Huiqin hosted two culture talks 1._were called“Charm (魅力) of Peking Opera”in Stockholm and St.Petersburg last year.The two sessions，as programmes of Chinese Culture Talk，2
34、._(organize) by the Bureau for External Cultural Relations of the Ministry of Culture of China，Chinese embassies and local cultural organizations.3._(member) of Chinese embassies，famous sinologists (汉学家) and those 4._(show) an interest in Peking opera，attended the two culture talks.The host，Yuan Hui
35、qin，is a national classA artist of China National Peking Opera Company and a winner of the Plum Blossom Prize.During the talks，she 5._(patient) shared the charm of Peking opera in more than one way.With the help of the local sinologists，6._(she) talks were translated into Swedish and Russian.These w
36、ords explored the concepts and artistic characteristics of 7._(tradition) Chinese operas，which got audience 8._(experience) the distinct charm of Peking opera.9_addition，young artists from the China National Peking Opera Company performed classic opera selections.During the interaction of the talks，
37、some opera lovers performed with young artists and on 10._spot the audience tried costumes(戏装) of Peking opera with great curiosity.答案：1.which/that2.were organized3.Members4showing5.patiently6.her7.traditional8to experience9.In10.the.书面表达为增进中美学生友谊并加深对彼此文化的理解，你校将与美国高中举办中美学生交流活动，现面向全校学生招募活动志愿者。假如你是李华，
38、对此活动很感兴趣，请根据下列要点写一封自荐信。要点：1.活动的主题；2自我介绍。注意：1.词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。答案：Dear Sir or Madam，Im Li Hua, a student from class 2 Grade 2. I read the announcement that you have posted on the campus network and I am interested in it，so Id like to take part in it.“师”之概念，大体是从先秦时期的“师长、师傅、先生”而来。其中“师傅”更早则意指春秋时国
39、君的老师。说文解字中有注曰：“师教人以道者之称也”。“师”之含义，现在泛指从事教育工作或是传授知识技术也或是某方面有特长值得学习者。“老师”的原意并非由“老”而形容“师”。“老”在旧语义中也是一种尊称，隐喻年长且学识渊博者。“老”“师”连用最初见于史记，有“荀卿最为老师”之说法。慢慢“老师”之说也不再有年龄的限制，老少皆可适用。只是司马迁笔下的“老师”当然不是今日意义上的“教师”，其只是“老”和“师”的复合构词，所表达的含义多指对知识渊博者的一种尊称，虽能从其身上学以“道”，但其不一定是知识的传播者。今天看来，“教师”的必要条件不光是拥有知识，更重于传播知识。The activity aims
40、 to strengthen the friendship between Chinese and American students as well as enhancing the understanding of mutual culture，which is unquestionably not only entertaining but also instructive.Im confident that Im qualified for this position. On the one hand, I have a good command of English and have
41、 won several prizes in English contests. On the other hand, being an enthusiastic and outgoing person, I firmly believe that I can promote a better communication between us.死记硬背是一种传统的教学方式,在我国有悠久的历史。但随着素质教育的开展,死记硬背被作为一种僵化的、阻碍学生能力发展的教学方式,渐渐为人们所摒弃;而另一方面,老师们又为提高学生的语文素养煞费苦心。其实,只要应用得当,“死记硬背”与提高学生素质并不矛盾。相反
42、,它恰是提高学生语文水平的重要前提和基础。Should this application meet with your favourable consideration, I will do my utmost to justify the confidence you have in me.Yours，我国古代的读书人,从上学之日起,就日诵不辍,一般在几年内就能识记几千个汉字,熟记几百篇文章,写出的诗文也是字斟句酌,琅琅上口,成为满腹经纶的文人。为什么在现代化教学的今天,我们念了十几年书的高中毕业生甚至大学生,竟提起作文就头疼,写不出像样的文章呢?吕叔湘先生早在1978年就尖锐地提出:“中小
43、学语文教学效果差,中学语文毕业生语文水平低,十几年上课总时数是9160课时,语文是2749课时,恰好是30%,十年的时间,二千七百多课时,用来学本国语文,却是大多数不过关,岂非咄咄怪事!”寻根究底,其主要原因就是腹中无物。特别是写议论文,初中水平以上的学生都知道议论文的“三要素”是论点、论据、论证,也通晓议论文的基本结构:提出问题分析问题解决问题,但真正动起笔来就犯难了。知道“是这样”,就是讲不出“为什么”。根本原因还是无“米”下“锅”。于是便翻开作文集锦之类的书大段抄起来,抄人家的名言警句,抄人家的事例,不参考作文书就很难写出像样的文章。所以,词汇贫乏、内容空洞、千篇一律便成了中学生作文的通病。要解决这个问题,不能单在布局谋篇等写作技方面下功夫,必须认识到“死记硬背”的重要性,让学生积累足够的“米”。Li Hua
