1、阅读理解技能保分练(九)词句猜测题句意猜测类A2020湖北八校第一次联考I arrived at my Chinese classroom, ready to share my vast knowledge and experience with the 75 students. Having taught in the USA for 17 years, I had no worry at all about my ability to plant enthusiasm for the literature of my mother tongue in my students mind.I
2、was really shocked when the monitor shouted “Stand up” and the entire class rose as I entered the room, and I was somewhat confused and anxious about how to get them to sit down again, but once that embarrassment was over, I quickly calmed down and launched into what I thought was a factpacked lectu
3、re. After class, I was sure of gaining their respectperhaps even their admiration. I went back to my room with a glow of pleasure that came from a sense of significant accomplishment.My students kept journals, however, and as I read them, the pleasure was gradually replaced by an overwhelming sense
4、of frustration. The first journal said, “Our literature teacher didnt teach us anything today. Perhaps her next lecture will be better.” Heartbroken, I read journal after journal, each expressing a similar theme. “Didnt teach them anything? I sketched the entire philosophical framework of the though
5、t and the historical background for all the works we would study in class.” I complained, “How can they say I didnt teach them anything？”Determined_to_clear_myself,_I dug out all my reference books, adding background material to my next lecture, researching into the sociological setting and even the
6、 psychological state of the author. After the second class, I eagerly opened the journals, expecting positive reviews. Again, I was crushed by their continuing comments that I was going too slowly without giving meaningful details.More determined than ever, I dived into sources of criticism, decidin
7、g to devote more time to the texts by providing summaries of all the interpretations I could find. This material would give my students ample information for drawing their own conclusions about the works meaning. “Our teacher seemed confused about the real meaning of the works，”the journals said. “O
8、ne minute she gave one interpretation; the next minute she gave another. Then she asked for our opinions. Were the students. Shes the teacher. She should tell us what the works mean.”It was a long semester, and it gradually became clear to me that my ideas about education were purely Western, and th
9、at Chinese ideas differed significantly. I thought a teachers job was to raise interesting questions and provide enough background information so that students could draw their own conclusions. My students thought a teachers job was to provide accurate information as directly and concisely as possib
10、le. Americans wanted to interpret and experience things. The Chinese wanted to master and memorize things.1. How did the writer feel before she began her teaching in China?AWorried. BConfident.CDisappointed. DConfused.2What might be the reason why the writer was shocked when the monitor shouted “Sta
11、nd up”？AThe students intended to scare their new foreign teacher.BThe students refused to stand up before their new foreign teacher.CThe writer was a little shy and felt embarrassed when she entered the classroom.DThe writer didnt know much about the Chinese classroom and that was totally unexpected
12、.3What does the writer mean by saying “Determined to clear myself” in Para.4?AShe wanted to better understand the students question.BShe wanted to prove her ability in teaching the course.CShe was a little bit angry with the students.DShe was very disappointed with herself.4Which of the following mi
13、ght the writer agree with?AChinese and Western ideas about education are slightly different.BA teachers job is to make students think and have their own opinions.CTeaching is to provide accurate information directly and clearly.DBoth Americans and the Chinese tend to draw conclusions by themselves.B
14、2020江西省五校协作体高三模拟I took a motor rickshaw (人力车；黄包车) to the train station in the city of Belapur. The driver didnt speak much English, but understood, “Belapur Railway Station.” I had my tabla, a traditional drum from India, my suitcase with my clothes and other essentials. The feeling of flying by car
15、s in this little machine is: as if you are inside a box with tiny wheels, dashing through disorderly traffic.I arrived at the station safely, and took a heavy breath as I unloaded my baggage before the ticket office. It was the first time that I had taken a local train to Tilak Nagar, where I was go
16、ing to learn traditional vocal music. Standing in line, I counted at least 20 people staring at me. I bought my ticket, which was only 55 cents for a 20minute train ride. The_prices_still_blow_me_away.When the train came after 15 minutes or so, I got on at full speed, as the train only stopped for a
17、 few seconds. The locals again stared at me. This was a train especially for local transport. After a while, a young man asked me if he could talk to me. He wanted to know if I was in a band. I stated no, but I love to play the tabla. Through the conversation I knew he was a student of engineering w
18、ith his exams being tomorrow, I wished him good luck for the exams sincerely, as I knew what it means to Indian students to get good marks on their exams. If students do not get good enough scores, job opportunities will be few in a highly competitive environment.The student I met helped me unload m
19、y luggage as the train reached Tilak Nagar Station. He shook my hand strongly and looked into my eyes with the mark of genuine kindness, despite us meeting for only 20 minutes.5How did the author feel about the ride by a motor rickshaw?AWorthless. BWorrying.CCommon. DExpensive.6What does the underli
20、ned part mean in the passage?AThe train ticket cost him too much.BIt was quite cheap to take the train.CThe train was so convenient for him.DIt was unusual to take a train there.7What can we know about the young man mentioned in the passage?AHe wanted to learn to play the tabla from the author.BHe w
21、as going to a university to learn vocal music.CHe would take his examinations seriously.DHe wished to find a job in Tilak Nagar.8What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo tell readers he got to know an Indian young man.BTo imply it was unsafe to travel alone in India.CTo complain about
22、the messy and dirty Indian train.DTo share his first time on a train in India.C2020福州市高中毕业班质量检测There is a picture: A polar bear is lying lifeless on a beach. On the shore, in the background, stand three guards, talking to each other. One of them has a deadly weapon hanging casually on his shoulder.
23、This powerful image has made people question the motivation for this kind of tourism, or ecotourism. Does our proximity (接近) to large animals in the wild, frequently fueled by a desire for exciting images, lead to such animals becoming accustomed to human contact? If that is the case, surely the los
24、ing side will end up paying the ultimate price for such proximity.To my sorrow, I have recently returned from a trip to Svalbard, and indeed stood two weeks ago on the very beach where the bear was shot. The bears death should never have happened. Was the beach examined beforehand? Was there access
25、to flares (照明弹) to scare off a bear that appeared suddenly? These are standard measures for any operator. The incident is probably the result of a terrible systematic failure.Nevertheless, the incident should not negate the value of ecotourism. In its best form, this kind of travel has very little i
26、mpact, or indeed has a positive effect, on the environment where it takes place. This can be by making financial donations to conservation groups, providing income to local communities, or ensuring protection of certain areas or animals. In Svalbard, visitors become ambassadors for the endangered po
27、lar bear, increasing awareness of the fact that the far greater danger they are facing is the sea ice melt in the Arctic Ocean.Ecotourism is an expanding market that brings benefits as well as challenges to the regions around the world in which it operates. Simply_closing_off_these_regions_is_not_th
28、e_answer.9Why was the polar bear dead?AIt was probably hunt for its fur by tourists.BIt was probably frightened to death by flares.CThe proper procedures werent probably followed.DThe beach wasnt probably equipped with safety devices.10What is the third paragraph mainly about?AEcotourism could be de
29、veloped properly.BFinancial donations should be strongly advocated.CEnvironmental awareness has greatly increased.DVisitors have a guilty conscience about ecotourism.11What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest?AMore challenges havent yet been accepted.BBetter measures for condu
30、cting ecotourism are a good choice.CThe environmental benefits from ecotourism are very obvious.DThe positive effects of protecting tourists havent yet been felt.12What is the purpose of the text?ATo cause readers to focus on polar bears.BTo stimulate readers to reflect on ecotourism.CTo stress side
31、 effects that ecotourism has caused.DTo analyze the reason why the polar bear was killed.阅读理解技能保分练(九)A语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与自我个人经历在中国教学的经历文章大意作者在中国教学之前对自己的教学能力很有信心，但在第一节课后看了学生的日记，得知学生对她的课不满意，作者很困惑，于是开始不断地改进自己的教学内容，然而学生还是对她的课不满意。作者后来明白了，这是因为自己对教育的理解与中国学生对教育的理解存在很大差异。1答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据第一段第二句“Having taught in
32、the USA for 17 years, I had no worry at all about my ability to plant enthusiasm for the literature of my mother tongue in my students mind.”可知，在美国教学17年，作者一点也不担心自己培养学生们对英语语言文学的热爱的能力。由此可知，作者在给中国学生授课之前，是充满自信的。故选B。2答案与解析：D考查推理判断。根据第二段第一句中的“I was somewhat confused and anxious about how to get them to si
33、t down again”可知，在学生们“起立”之后，作者有点困惑和焦虑，不知道如何让他们坐下。由此可推知，作者对中国的课堂礼节不太了解，没有想到学生会这么做。故选D。3答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据第四段第一句以及第二句中的“I eagerly opened the journals, expecting positive reviews.”可知，作者在看了学生们的日记后，开始更加认真地准备授课内容，并在第二节课后急切地翻看学生们的日记，期望学生们的积极评价。由此可推知，此处表示作者想向学生证明自己是有能力教这门课的。故选B。4答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据第六段第二句“I though
34、t a teachers job was to raise interesting questions and provide enough background information so that students could draw their own conclusions.”可知，作者认为老师的工作就是提出有趣的问题并提供足够的背景信息，以便学生自己得出结论。由此可推知，作者可能赞同B项表述的内容。故选B。B语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与自我个人经历第一次乘坐印度当地火车的经历文章大意文章讲述了作者第一次乘坐印度当地火车的经历，包括坐车到车站、买票、挤上火车、在火车上与一个学生交
35、谈等。5答案与解析：B考查推理判断。根据第一段最后一句“The feeling of flying by cars in this little machine is：as if you are inside a box with tiny wheels, dashing through disorderly traffic.”可推知，作者认为乘坐这种车令人担忧。6答案与解析：B考查句意理解。根据第二段倒数第二句“I bought my ticket, which was only 55 cents for a 20minute train ride.”并结合常识可推知，作者认为这个价钱很便宜
36、。7答案与解析：C考查推理判断。根据第三段最后一句可知，取得好的考试成绩对印度学生来说意义重大。由此可推知，文中提到的那个年轻人会认真地对待他的考试。8答案与解析：D考查写作意图。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段第二句中的“It was the first time that I had taken a local train”可知，文章主要讲述作者第一次乘坐印度当地火车的经历。据此可知，作者写这篇文章是想和读者分享他在印度第一次乘坐火车的经历。C语篇类型：议论文主题语境：人与自然人与环境生态旅游文章大意文章通过分析管理人员将闯入生态旅游区域内的北极熊杀死这一事件发生的可能原因，告诉人们不要因此否定
37、生态旅游的价值。生态旅游有利于发展当地的经济进而更好地保护当地的环境。9答案与解析：C考查推理判断。根据第二段第二句“The bears death should never have happened.”以及最后一句“The incident is probably the result of a terrible systematic failure.”可推知，作者认为北极熊本来不应该被射杀，而悲剧的最终发生可能是因为海滩的管理者没有遵循应有的处理方法及程序。故选C。10答案与解析：A考查主旨大意。根据第三段第一句“Nevertheless, the incident should not
38、 negate the value of ecotourism.”可知，作者认为该事件不应否定生态旅游的价值，然后该段其他部分阐述了生态旅游对当地环境以及当地经济的积极影响，由此可知A项符合题意。11答案与解析：B考查句意理解。根据第四段第一句“Ecotourism is an expanding market that brings benefits as well as challenges to the regions around the world in which it operates.”可知，生态旅游是一个不断扩大的市场，给当地带来了益处和挑战，并结合画线句可知，仅仅关闭这些施行生态旅游的区域来保护环境并不是一个很好的解决方法。故选B。12答案与解析：B考查写作意图。文章第一段描述了一幅图片，图片中一头北极熊被猎杀；第二段分析了北极熊可能被猎杀的原因；第三段说明不能因此次事件否认生态旅游的价值并表述了生态旅游的积极影响；第四段对生态旅游方面进行进一步的总结。由此可知，本文是为了引发读者对生态旅游的思考。故选B。
