1、Unit 19 Language 课时练1阅读理解提速练 阅读理解A(2018四川绵阳诊断)While money cant technically buy happiness，it can buy you a moodlifting, outlookimproving vacation.Havent made plans yet to skip town this winter? These moneysaving travel tips can help you book the destination of your choice and enjoy your time therewit
2、hout breaking the bank.FLY THE COOP FASTIf youre planning to set off for an adventure right away, try the GTFO (Get The Flight Out) app.It lists the cheapest roundtrip flights departing from your local airport that day or by the next morning. At press time，airfare was down 12 percent from last Augus
3、t and roundtrip tickets for domestic flights averaged $ 218.SNAG A DISCOUNTER HOTEL ROOMIf Airbnb isnt your style, reserve markeddown accommodations on T, which lists almost all the rooms in more than 155，000 locations worldwide.After you book a Price Drop room，the site monitors rates until，typicall
4、y，24 to 48 hours before checkin.If the price drops，Tingo refunds you the difference.LIVE IT UP LOCALLYIf youre planning a staycation(宅度假) this winter，try an affordable escape close to home.The free app HotelTonight offers lodging(旅馆) deals in more than 100 US.and Canadian cities and regions, and has
5、 a locationbased feature that gives extra savings on already discounted prices on spots closest to you.Sameday prices fall even lower after 6 pm.【解题导语】本文给出了三种旅游的小建议，既可以让你玩得开心，又可以让你省钱。1The GTFO app is most useful to those who_ Atake a regular business trip Bseek a lastminute travel Ccant afford a com
6、fortable travel Dplan a shortdistance flightB解析：细节理解题。根据FLY THE COOP FAST部分第一句可知，the GTFO app可以提供给你说走就走的旅行，也就是最后一分钟作出决定的旅行。故选B项。2The underlined word“markeddown”in Paragraph 3 means “_” AhighlightedBwrittenCdiscountedDscoredC解析：词义猜测题。根据下一句中的a Price Drop room可知，在T上可以预订打折的住宿。由此可猜测，markeddown的意思是“打折的；减价
7、的”，与discounted意思相近。故选C项。3What can we infer about the app HotelTonight?AOnly the US.natives can use it.BIts deals include the whole America.CPrices stay the same within a day.DIts services vary from place to place.D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句可知，该应用会提供具有当地特色的服务。故选D项。B(2018南昌模拟)Since 1985, Johnny Jennings, 86,
8、has been selling newspapers and maga-zines to a recycling center with his son. By the time Jennings only child was 17, he stopped joining his father. Even though his son is all grown up now, Jennings hasnt slowed down his efforts. In fact, he has turned his recycling money into something bigger.The
9、Ringgold, Georgia native visits local churches and businesses to collect paper, which he brings to a recycling center for money. But instead of putting those earnings in his own bank account, he sends every dollar to Georgia Baptist Childrens Homes & Family Ministries. Once a year, hell give the org
10、anization a check somewhere between $ 10，000 and $ 35，000. By 2016, that tallied up to $ 400，000.These days, Jennings recycling has turned into a community effort. After he has made his own rounds recycling paper from businesses and churches, hell find more items waiting for him at home. Community m
11、embers drop off other recyclables at his house so he can sell them, along with books, food, clothes, and other items to give away.Recycling centers typically pay just onehalf to three cents per pound of paper, but Jennings visits have added up the big time. In 2016 alone, he sold more than 400，000 p
12、ounds of paper and 51，000 aluminum cans(铝罐)，and collected more than 32，000 pennies. Over the course of 32 years he has recycled more than 9.8 million pounds of paper, saving an estimated 79，000 trees in the process.Jennings says hell continue raising money for charity as long as his health allows.【解
13、题导语】文章讲述了乐于助人的Johnny Jennings常年回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的故事。4How old was Johnny Jennings when he started recycling?A17.B32.C54.D86.C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Since 1985.with his son.”和第四段中的“Over the course of 32 years he has recycled”可知，Johnny Jennings开始回收废旧物品时应该是54岁。5The underlined word “tallied” in Paragraph 2 probably
14、 means “_”Aadded Blooked Cmade DmixedA解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Once a year.between $ 10，000 and $ 35，000.up to $ 400，000.”中的数据可知，tallied的词义为：计算总数。所以A项正确。6What is community members attitude towards Johnny Jennings?AUnclear. BDoubtful.CTolerant. DSupportive.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Community members drop off.to give
15、 away.”可知，Johnny Jennings所在社区的成员们支持他回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的工作。7What makes Johnny Jennings special?AHis long life and hobby.BHis recycling work and donation.CThe pennies he collects.DThe amount of trees he plants.B解析：推理判断题。文章讲述Johnny Jennings常年回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的故事。所以是回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的故事让Johnny Jennings与众不同。C(2018陕西省部分学
16、校检测)A principal in Manhattan informed parents that there would be no more homework for the public schools students. And then came the argumentsnot from teachers, but from parents. Some said they would transfer their children to another school. Some said they were finding online sources of homework f
17、or their children. They were not convinced of the explanation from Principal Jane Hsu about the negative effects of homework on young children, including lack of time for other activities and family time, and loss of interest in learning. Hsu suggested children should spend their time on activities
18、that had been found to be good for their academic, social and emotional development.As a supporter of Hsus approach, I wonder how many of the parental arguments occur not because of what children will miss out on, but because parents themselves no longer feel confident about their ability to help th
19、eir children develop without highly structured activities to guide them.Im reminded of a meeting at the school my younger daughter was about to start when she was 6. The head of the school met with parents to say that she was also considering doing away with homework. One mom objected because homewo
20、rk was her “special time” each day with her child when they could sit down together to go through the work. The head of the school appeared surprised at this. She gently suggested that the mother should read to her child, or that they should cook dinner together.Its been sad already to see that kids
21、, between their structured soccer practices and their homework, have very little time to play. But its even sadder to see the parental nervousness about what might happen to a thirdgrader who has more time to create, think, read，interact with others, or imagine. What might happen, I believe, must be
22、 more happiness, more energy and better physical fitness.【解题导语】曼哈顿的一位校长通知家长她的学校将不再给学生布置家庭作业，此举在家长中引发了激烈的讨论。作者本人对这位校长的方法表示支持，并持乐观的态度。8From the passage, we know_Ateachers are strongly opposed to giving no homework to their studentsBthe idea of no homework has led to a heated debateCchildren greatly be
23、nefit from the idea of no homeworkDother activities have taken the place of the homework B解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的“And then came the argumentsnot from teachers, but from parents.”可知，不再布置家庭作业的做法在家长中引起了激烈的讨论，故选B项。9Why did one mom object to the idea of no homework for kids?AHer child might lose interest in lear
24、ning.BHer child might have less time to think.CShe enjoyed the time doing homework with her child.DHomework is good for childrens academic development.C解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的“One mom objected.go through the work.”可知，与孩子一块儿做作业对这位母亲来说是件让她高兴的事，所以她反对取消家庭作业这一想法，故选C。10What is the authors attitude towards Princip
25、al Jane Hsus suggestion?AIndifferent.BPositive.CNegative. DCritical.B解析：观点态度题。由第二段中的“As a supporter of Hsus approach”和最后一段中的“What might happen.better physical fitness.”可以看出，作者持乐观的态度，故选B。11The passage is mainly about_Awhether the parents should transfer their children to public schoolBthe benefits of
26、 doing homeworkCthe necessity of changing the education systemDwhether the students should do homework after schoolD解析：主旨大意题。结合全文可知，一位校长通知家长她的学校将取消家庭作业，家长之间就此展开了激烈的讨论，讨论的焦点是“应不应该取消学生的家庭作业”，D项与此相符合，故选D。D(2018河北省高三三市联考)We talk about people being “colourblind” but very few of us are.Even those who desc
27、ribe themselves as colourblind are normally just colour lack.A strongly colourblind person will still be able to tell 20 different colours, compared to the 100 or so that normalsighted people see.Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific, is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble.It is kno
28、wn as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.Not being able to see in colour is bad enough.But one islander, Herrol, whos a fisherman, also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burntout image.“I find it difficul
29、t to go outside in the sun，” he says，“because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”But if being truly colourblind is rare, why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world?Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out
30、 by a tsunami(海啸)As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king.Its believed he had a genetic fault that caused colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.There is one advantage.Herrol can see well, really well, in the dark.So when it gets dark, Herrol and his friend
31、s get in their boats and hunt flying fish.They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames.“This type of fishing is fun，” Herrol says, “especially if we catch plenty.So even though its hard work we enjoy it.”【解题导语】Pingelap因很多居民是色盲而闻名。由于统治该岛的国王是色盲，他将这一基因遗传给了后代。12What is Pingelap
32、famous as?AA tiny island.BA beautiful island.CA mentally troubled island.DA colourblind island.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.”可知，Pingelap因为岛上很多居民是色盲而出名，故D项正确。13What can we infer about Herrol?
33、AHe may stay at home when its sunny.BHe is interested in burntout images.CHe likes taking photos very much.DHe doesnt live in Pingelap any more.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句Herrol所说的话“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun.because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”可知，Herrol发现在阳光下他无法看清东西，所以无法工作；
34、据此可以判断，阳光充足时他可能会待在家里，故A项正确。14Why are about onetenth of people in Pingelap seriously colourblind?ABecause Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis.BBecause the king had an unlucky marriage.CBecause the kings genetic fault played a role.DBecause the king made a serious mistake.C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的最后一句“Its b
35、elieved he had a genetic fault that caused colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.”可知，该岛的国王是色盲，他将这一基因遗传给了后代，故岛上很多人是色盲，故C项正确。15What would be the best title for the text?AThe Island of ColourblindnessBThe Disadvantage of HerrolCThe History of PingelapDThe Advantage of Colo
36、urblindnessA解析：标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是第二段的第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.”可知，本文主要介绍了色盲岛Pingelap, 故A项最适合作本文标题。 七选五(2018辽宁五校联考)Shortness of breath has many different causes，and the treatment of it is specific for each c
37、ause. 1._There are, however，some following first aid steps you can use to treat it ，at least until the ambulance arrives or youre able to get the victim to a hospital.2_The more energy you spend, the more oxygen you use and the more short of breath you feel. Think about a good workout at the gym.Exe
38、rcise hard enough and you will feel short of breath.The cure? Take a break.Let the victim sit, stand or lie wheres the most comfortable. Therere lots of myths about how some body positions supposedly provide more airflow.Coaches regularly tell players to hold their arms above their heads to maximize
39、 chest expansion.Nursing staff assume the “tripod position” is the best position. 3._Use oxygen.This is a special case used only for people with chronic lung problems. If the victim has oxygen available, this is what its for. 4._ The victim may have been told by his or her doctor that too much oxyge
40、n for too long might cause more problems.Assure the victim that sudden increases in shortness of breath are the instances in which oxygen is needed most.Treat the cause of shortness of breath. 5._Asthma patients，for example，often have multiple tools and drugs to fix sudden shortness of breath. Victi
41、ms of lung infections may need to see a doctor and heart attack victims may need an ambulance.AHave the victim rest.BTake more exercise at the gym.CThe victim should use his or her oxygen as directed by a doctor.DTherere many causes of shortness of breath and many of them are treatable.EThe victim c
42、an try to avoid making use of his or her oxygen whenever possible.FEvery person is different, however，so let the victim decide what position is the most comfortable.GIn many cases，the only way to treat shortness of breath is to call 911 or take the victim to a doctor.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了呼吸困难的发生有很多原因，同时提出了四种急救方法。1G解析：本段主要讲呼吸困难有很多原因，治疗呼吸困难有不同的方法，因此空处应讲治疗呼吸困难的一般方法，且与下文构成转折关系，故选G。2A解析：根据本段中的“The cure? Take a break.”可知，本段主要讲让患者休息这种方法，故选A。3F解析：根据第三段的主题句可知，此处表示每个人感觉舒服的方式都不同，所以空处应讲让病人决定最舒服的姿势，故选F。4C解析：根据本段的主题句可以判断此处指要使用氧气，故选C。5D解析：根据空处上下文可以判断，此处表示呼吸困难有很多原因，但是可以治疗的，故选D。
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