1、Unit 1Section 请同学们认真完成练案3 .阅读理解AAfter disappearing for over 19 years, measles (麻疹) is making a comeback in America. Since January 2019, the disease has infected more than 700 people, mostly small children, and the number seems to be increasing daily.Measles is an infectious disease that typically be
2、gins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Many people also lose their appetites and feel sleepy. About three to four days after the symptoms start, the person breaks out into a rash (皮疹) that begins on the face at the hairline and then spreads to the neck and the rest of the b
3、ody.In healthy people, the recovery, which takes between two to three weeks, starts soon after the rash begins. However, for about 40 percent of patientsmainly kids under the age of five or older adultsthe disease often leads to pneumonia (肺炎), which, if left untreated, could result in death.The rec
4、ent outbreak is thought to have been caused by travelers picking up the virus in a country where the disease is still existing and exposing it to an unvaccinated (未接种的) community in the US. In New York, it was carried back by someone who had recently visited Israel, which is currently undergoing a s
5、ignificant measles, while in Washington, “patient zero” was infected by a type that is currently circulating in Europe.To limit the spread of the disease before it gets out of hand, US health officials are attempting to educate communities with high rates of unvaccinated children. They are also urgi
6、ng adults to consult with their physicians and get injected if considered necessary by the doctor.Hopefully, health officials worldwide will be able to convince parents that vaccinating their children will protect, not harm, them.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍麻疹在历史上带来的危害，以及为什么会发生这样的情况。1What is the third parag
7、raph mainly about？_B_AThe symptoms of measles.BThe possible results of measles.CThe causes of measles.DThe cures for measles解析：主旨大意题。根据第三段“In healthy people, the recovery, which takes between two to three weeks, starts soon after the rash begins. However, for about 40 percent of patientsmainly kids
8、under the age of five or older adultsthe disease often leads to pneumonia (肺炎), which, if left untreated, could result in death.”(对于健康的人来说，皮疹开始后不久就会开始康复，这需要两到三周的时间。然而，大约40%的患者主要是5岁以下的儿童或老年人患有肺炎，如果不及时治疗，可能会导致死亡。)可知，第三段讲述的是麻疹所产生的可能结果。故选B。2Why did some people develop measles in America？_D_ABecause it i
9、s too hot this year.BBecause people are too stressed.CBecause pollution is too seriousDBecause the virus was taken to America.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中“The recent outbreak is thought to have been caused by travelers picking up the virus in a country where the disease is still existing and exposing it to an un
10、vaccinated (未接种的) community in the US.”最近的疫情被认为是由于旅行者在一个病毒仍然存在的国家感染了该病毒，并将其暴露在美国一个未接种疫苗的社区。可知，美国有些人会患上麻疹是因为病毒被带到美国。故选D。3What do we know about measles？_D_AIt never disappeared in America.BIt starts with a rash.CIt is mild to everyone.DIt is possible to limit its spread.解析：细节理解题。根据第五段中“To limit the sp
11、read of the disease before it gets out of hand, US health officials are attempting to educate communities with high rates of unvaccinated children.”(为了在疫情失控前控制疫情的蔓延，美国卫生官员正试图对未接种疫苗儿童比例较高的社区进行教育。)可知，限制麻疹的传播是可能的。故选D。4In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？_A_AHealth.BEducation.CScience.D
12、Entertainment.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“Hopefully, health officials worldwide will be able to convince parents that vaccinating their children will protect, not harm, them.”(希望世界各地的卫生官员能够说服父母，给孩子接种疫苗将保护他们，而不是伤害他们。)可知，这篇文章最有可能出现在报纸的健康栏目。故选A。BNick Vujicic was born with no arms or legs, but the brave 32yearold m
13、an plays football and golf, swims, and surfs.Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick.He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.“I call it my chicken drumstick，”joked Nick.Id be lost without it.When I get in the
14、water I float because 80 per cent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller(螺旋桨)When Nick was born, his father was so shocked that he left the hospital room to vomit. His distraught mother couldnt bring herself to hold him until he was four months old.“It was so hard for them, but rig
15、ht from the start they did their best to make me independent.My dad put me in the water when I was 18 months old and gave me the courage to learn how to swim，” said Nick.Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges.At the age of seven, Nick tried out some specially designed electr
16、onic arms and legs, in the hope that he would be more like other kids.During the short trial period of the electronic arms and legs, Nick realized that even with them, he was still unlike his peers at school, and they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his flexibility qui
17、te significantly.“When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others，” said Nick. “I realized why God had made us like this to give hope to others.It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to encourage others and de
18、cided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I dont.”“I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves，”he said.“If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.”By now, he has visited 35 different countries, touring the world
19、as a motivational speaker.文章大意：本文讲述了演说家Nick Vujicic身残志坚的故事。5What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water？_B_AHis small size.BHis small foot.CHis light weight. DHis big lungs.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句“Nick has a small foot on his left side，which helps him balance and enables him to kick.”并结合第二段中的“my
20、 drumstick acts as a propeller(螺旋桨)”可知，Nick的小脚使其游泳成为可能。故选B项。6The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3 probably means“_D_.”AcoldbloodedBbadtemperedCreally crazy Dextremely upset解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段的第一句“When Nick was born，his father was so shocked he left the hospital room to vomit.”可推知，Nick刚出生时的样子吓到
21、了父母，当时Nick的母亲应该是很难过的。故选D项。7Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because_C_.Ahis family couldnt afford themBhis classmates didnt like themCthey were too heavy to handleDthey affected his appearance解析：细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句中的“and they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his
22、flexibility quite significantly”可知，电动的胳膊和腿太沉了，使他的灵活性大受影响，因此在尝试一段时间后，他不再使用它们了。故选C项。8Which of the following statements is TRUE？_D_ANicks parents were very strict with him.BNicks family accepted his disability at his birth.CNicks mother was to blame for his disability.DNick learned to be independent at
23、 a young age.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知，在Nick 18个月大时，他的父母就开始培养他的独立性。故选D项。.读后续写阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。I will share the kind act that I met with all of you. We had dozens of restaurant options within a short distance, so we often took advantage of this luxury. On one occasion, I
24、ran out to get some food. I saw the clouds in the distance and decided I could make it there and come back in time, but I was wrong. I was about to leave the restaurant when the rain just poured. The street was flooded within minutes.But I had my little girl and husband waiting for me back at home,
25、and they were hungry, so I knew I had to make a run for it. The owner of the restaurant tried to encourage me to wait inside, but I insisted that I should go. At this point, he grabbed his umbrella and said, “Okay, lets go.” Of course I tried to convince him that it wasnt necessary for him to walk m
26、e home, but I knew I wouldnt prevent him from doing so. So off we went. We quickly realized that the umbrella wouldnt help much in keeping us dry. He walked me all the way to my apartment building, where he said goodbye and ran back to the restaurant.Again I encountered this act of kindness when I w
27、as making my way to the bus. As I waited at the crosswalk, it began to rain lightly. Nothing was too bad, but a young guy nearby felt like it was heavy enough to make him step next to me and hold his umbrella above both of us. After a while, the lights turned green. I thanked him and walked across t
28、he street.Getting around the city when you are six months pregnant and have a twoyearold kid can be challenging sometimes. One spring afternoon, I realized I needed something from the store to finish preparing for dinner. The weather seemed a bit questionable but the store was around the corner so I
29、 decided to risk it.Paragraph 1：It wasnt raining when we left so we didnt carry my umbrella._Paragraph 2：As we crossed the street the woman offered me her umbrella._参考范文：Paragraph 1： It wasnt raining when we left so we didnt carry my umbrella. We quickly crossed the street to buy something for our d
30、inner. We were walking out of the store when a heavy rain fell. We wanted to cross the street and waited for the lights to turn green. I noticed a young couple watching us.Paragraph 2：As we crossed the street the woman offered me her umbrella. I said my apartment building was nearby but she insisted that I take it. I refused, but she said it just started to pour. She handed me the umbrella and left with her husband. I was too moved to express thanks to her. I went home with the umbrella and put it away in a secret place. It was a sign of kindness.
