1、增分强化练(十)阅读理解2阅读七选五语法填空(限时35分钟).阅读理解AOnline shopping has become more and more popular these years.Women have jumped ahead of men for the first time in using the Internet to do their holiday shopping, according to a study published last week in the US.For years men have been more likely to shop on the
2、 Internet than women, but during the 2019 holiday season 59 percent of those shopping online were women.“It shows how popular the Internet is becoming，” said Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project group, which carried out the study.Rainie said it was only a matter of time
3、 before women shoppers caught up with men.This is because women traditionally make decisions about spending.Users were more likely to shop online to save time.Internet users between the ages 18 and 29 were responsible for some of the surprising increase in the online giftbuying population this time
4、around.However, threequarter of the US Internet users did not buy holiday gifts online in 2019.They worried about credit card security (信用卡安全), or just compared online prices with offline prices, then dashed_off to the shops to get the best deals.“But even if shoppers dont buy online, websites are b
5、ecoming promotion (促销) tools for stores，” said Dan Hess, vice president of Com Score Network Inc.Hess said that actually most stores websites can make customers fully believe the security of their credit card numbers.And most are able to ensure that gifts arrive on time.“Its all about making the sho
6、pping experience more efficient (效率高的), more reliable and more comfortable.” Hess said. 语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。美国上周公布的一项研究显示，在利用互联网进行假日购物方面，女性首次超过了男性。现在网上购物的主流变成了女性为主，文章分析了原因，因为女性是对家里购物做决定的人，同时也告诉我们网络购物人群有年轻化的趋势。1What can we know from the passage?AThere were fewer women online shoppers than men in 2019.BMore
7、women shopped online than men in 2019.CMost of the Internet users between the ages 18 and 29 were women.DPeople in the US were more likely to buy gifts online.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“For years men have been more likely to shop on the Internet than women, but during the 2019 holiday season 59 percent of those
8、 shopping online were women.”可知，多年来，男性比女性更喜欢在网上购物，但在2019年的假日季，网上购物的59%是女性。由此可知，2019年美国在网上购物的女性超过了男性。故选B。答案：B2What does the underlined part dashed off probably mean?ATurned.BPut off.CHurried. DTake off.解析：词义猜测题。根据画线短语上文“However, threequarter of the US Internet users did not buy holiday gifts online i
9、n 2019.They worried about credit card security, or just compared online prices with offline prices”可知，2019年美国四分之三的互联网用户不在网上购买节日礼物，他们担忧信用卡的安全，或者只是比较网上的价格与线下的价格。由此可知：经过比较之后，这些用户匆忙(hurried)去商店购买便宜货。故可知画线短语意思为“匆忙”。故选C。答案：C3According to Dan Hess, shopping online is _.Aunsafe BconvenientCa waste of money
10、Dcheaper解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Its all about making the shopping experience more efficient, more reliable and more comfortable.”可知，这一切都是为了让购物体验更高效、更可靠、更舒适。由此可推知，Hess认为网上购物是方便的。故选B。答案：B4Where does the passage probably come from?AAn introduction textbook.BA news coverage.CAn essay collection.DBrochure.解析：文章
11、出处题。根据第一段中“Women have jumped ahead of men for the first time in using the Internet to do their holiday shopping, according to a study published last week in the US.”可知，美国上周公布的一项研究显示，在利用互联网进行假日购物方面，女性首次超过了男性。现在网上购物的主流变成了女性为主，文章分析了原因，因为女性是对家里购物做决定的人，同时也告诉我们网络购物人群有年轻化的趋势。由此可推知，文章最有可能来自新闻报道。故选B。答案：BBRea
12、ding instruction in the classroom is a key concern for all teachers and there are many ways to go about it.However, is our determination to achieve excellence in reading skills in our children killing their love and enjoyment of a good book?In my work with parents, I am frequently asked the best way
13、s to encourage reluctant readers to be engaged with books.Parents report that their children return home from school with no inclination to pick up a book and read.Any eager reader will gladly talk about the joy with a good book to read away the hours on a cold, rainy afternoon.Reading a good book i
14、s one of lifes greatest pleasures.We need to share these experiences with our children in order to assist them in developing into strong readers.But the use of boring, massproduced home reading texts in childrens early years at school can be seen as the beginning of this negative cycle.As children p
15、rogress through their schooling life, there are many other instances of learning reading skills that dont help reading development.Frequently, teachers feel the pressure to give their students “just enough” in terms of reading strategies to be able to achieve the test, which leaves little time to fo
16、cus on reading for pleasure.Kelly Gallagher, a high school teacher, outlines the term “Readicide” in his book.He says its: the systematic killing of the love of reading, often worsened by foolish, boring practices found in schools.Recent research shows that many teachers tend to follow the tradition
17、al literacy practices that they have experienced in their own education, which can often have negative intentions for their students.While teaching children key concepts for analyzing and evaluating texts is important, the manner in which it is done and time that is spent on this can lead to unexpec
18、ted results.Schools arent to blame when it comes to not arresting students lack of interest in reading, but they have an important role to play in fostering reading enjoyment. 语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。课堂阅读教学是所有教师关注的焦点问题，有许多方法可以解决这一问题。然而，我们在孩子阅读技巧上追求卓越的决心是否扼杀了他们对一本好书的热爱和享受呢？作者针对这一话题展开了论述。5What does the underline
19、d word inclination mean?AEnergy. BTask.CIntention. DRequirement.解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句“In my work with parents, I am frequently asked the best ways to encourage reluctant readers to be engaged with books.(在我与父母的工作中，我经常被问到鼓励不情愿的读者读书的最佳方法)”及画线词所在句“Parents report that their children return home from school
20、with no inclination to pick up a book and read.”可推知，该句意为“父母们报告说，他们的孩子放学回家后，没有拿起一本书看的意思”，由此推知，画线词意为“倾向，爱好”。故选C。答案：C6What does the term Readicide refer to?ATo develop reading habits.BTo read for pleasure.CTo learn reading skills.DTo kill a love for books.解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“He says its: the systematic ki
21、lling of the love of reading, often worsened by foolish, boring practices found in schools.(他说：这是对阅读爱好的系统性扼杀，而在学校里发现的愚蠢、无聊的行为往往会使这种扼杀进一步恶化)”可知，“Readicide”一词指的是扼杀对书籍的爱好。故选D。答案：D7According to the text, teachers at school _.Afocus on teaching reading strategiesBignore key concepts for analyzing textsCa
22、re to blame for students poor readingDfail to follow the traditional reading practices解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Frequently, teachers feel the pressure to give their students just enough in terms of reading strategies to be able to achieve the test, which leaves little time to focus on reading for pleasure.”可
23、知，老师们经常会感到压力，要求他们在阅读策略上给学生“刚刚好”的分数，以使他们能够通过考试，这样一来，他们就几乎没有时间把注意力放在娱乐阅读上了。由此可知，教师在学校里主要注重阅读策略的教学。故选A。答案：A8What might be suitable title for the text?AReading Books Is to Experience PleasureBLearning to Love Books Is Even More ImportantCTeaching Reading Helps Reluctant ReadersDGetting Pleasure from Boo
24、ks Makes Capable Readers解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“However, is our determination to achieve excellence in reading skills in our children killing their love and enjoyment of a good book？(然而，我们在孩子阅读技巧上追求卓越的决心是否扼杀了他们对一本好书的热爱和享受呢？)”及第三段中的“We need to share these experiences with our children in order to assist the
25、m in developing into strong readers.(我们需要与孩子们分享这些经验，以帮助他们成长为强大的读者)”可知，本文主要论述了教会孩子们热爱阅读的重要性。由此可知，B项“Learning to Love Books Is Even More Important(学会爱书是更重要的)”最适合作本文标题。故选B。答案：B.阅读七选五Going to university is a hugely exciting time: youll meet new and interesting people, live independently, and no doubt ha
26、ve experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life.But making such a big move can also be stressful.1It is helpful to know about the town, city or area youre going to live in before you arrive.Work out where the center of town is in relation to your accommodation and the university cam
27、pus.2 If not, its a good idea to explore the local public transport so you know what to expect head of arriving.Technology is your friend here.3 You can join social media groups, chat to other students, find out who is in your halls, and prepare for your course before youve even finished packing.And
28、 if you can, keep active.Regular exercise can improve your confidence and help you concentrate, sleep better and feel better.Exercise keeps the brain and other vital organs healthy.4Exercise doesnt have to be running miles and miles on a treadmill (跑步机)Street dance, rock and roll class, selfdefense
29、and playing a competitive sport can keep you in shape.5 Both of them can have a longlasting effect on physical and mental health.A healthy diet should include different types of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain (全麦的) breads, nuts and seeds, oily fish and plenty of water.AIs it within walking distanc
30、e?BEating and drinking well are also of great importance.CIn addition, it is a significant benefit to your mental health.DSpend time building networks and meeting likeminded people.EUniversity should be a time of growth, both mentally and academically.FSocial media is also a great way for students t
31、o stay connected with their parents.GFortunately, there are a few easy steps you can take to prepare yourself for your new life.答案：1.G2.A3.D4.C5.B.语法填空Culture conflicts can occur anytime you travel, but every once in a while they happen in some truly unexpected ways.From shopping with many coins to
32、1.lighting (light) up a cigarette outdoors, these are strange and embarrassing travel mistakes 2.travelers (travel) would do their best to avoid.For example，3.it is illegal to feed pigeons on the streets of San Francisco.The city 4.known (know) for the Golden Gate Bridge blames the common birds for
33、spreading disease and damaging property.Anyone 5.who/that is caught providing food to San Franciscos pigeons could face a heavy fine.Moreover, citizens 6.are_encouraged (encourage) to report pigeon feeders to the citys police department.For another example, youd better think twice before you smoke i
34、n Singapore.Singapore has the 7.most_serious (serious) smoking penalty (处罚) in the world.Smoking in public will earn a tough fine.More 8.surprisingly (surprise), if youre shopping in Canada, dont expect cashiers 9.to_accept (accept) many coins as your sole method of payment.According to Canadas Currency Act, stores can legally refuse excessive amounts 10.of coins.With pennies, for example, customers payments may be rejected if they try to use more than 25 onecent coins at a time.
