1、课下题型练(一)Listening and Speaking.阅读理解AAmazing PeopleIvy GranstromIvy Granstrom was born with impaired vision (弱视) and got a serious back injury at the age of 60 during a car accident.She participated in cold English Bay swimming events for 76 years and was therefore sometimes known as the Queen of the
2、 Polar Bear Swims.Gerry HewsonGerry Hewson was a member of Australian Mens National Wheelchair Basketball Team.He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Paralympics.He coached for the West Sydney Razorbacks from 2004 to 2006.He was named as a lifetime member in recognition of the efforts he made for th
3、e promotion of wheelchair basketball.Discussing the appeal of wheelchair basketball, he commented that, “There is a coating at the edge of the rim (轮辋) that actually lights up like a spark (火花), and it stays for about two to three seconds.That is quite exciting and great fun.”April HolmesApril Holme
4、s lost her left leg below the knee because of a train accident in 2001.Remembering it she said, “I had a lifechanging accident in January, 2001.And fortunately I have been able to get back to doing what I love, and thats track and field.” Through hard work, she made records in the 100, 200, and 400
5、meter events.To live her life to its full potential, she has set up a nonprofit organization, the April Holmes Foundation, to help people with learning or physical disabilities while being a role model for them.Shauna Maria WhyteShauna Maria Whyte was born in Canada in 1967.She has won many prizes i
6、n crosscountry skiing competitions since 1975.In 1991, during a horseback riding competition, Shauna broke her back.She did not surrender to (屈服于) this change in her life, and she started using a sit sled (雪橇).语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四位残疾运动员。1According to Gerry Hewson, why did he love the sports he was
7、 doing?ABecause it brought him excitement.BBecause it won him several medals.CBecause it gave him a job as a coach.DBecause it strengthened his physical abilities.解析：选A推理判断题。根据Gerry Hewson部分中的Discussing the appeal of wheelchair basketball .quite exciting and great fun.可知，在打轮椅篮球时，由于轮椅撞击会产生类似火花的光亮，这种光
8、亮会持续两到三秒，这让Gerry Hewson觉得十分兴奋，也觉得乐趣十足。由此可推知，Gerry Hewson认为他之所以热爱这项运动是因为其带来的刺激感。2Who set up an organization to encourage people?AIvy Granstrom.BGerry Hewson.CApril Holmes. DShauna Maria Whyte.解析：选C细节理解题。根据April Holmes部分中的To live her life to its full potential, she has set up a nonprofit organization可
9、知，April Holmes成立公益组织帮助和鼓励有学习障碍、身体残疾的人。3What do we know about the four people mentioned in the text?AThey are peacelovers.BThey are disabled fighters.CThey made contributions to youth sports.DThey worked for the promotion of Paralympics.解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章对四位运动员的介绍可知，他们都身患不同程度的残疾，但都未屈服于命运的安排，从事自己喜爱的体育运动，
10、并取得骄人成绩，可称作身残志坚的人生斗士。BThere is a World Championship which is held each year for children who play golf.Do you know about it? You may not.Sky Sudberry knows about it because she has participated in it several times along with thousands of other kids from around the world.Sky is a 5th grader at The Wo
11、odlands Preparatory School near Houston, Texas.She is also one of the best golfers for her age in the world.Her greatness comes from a few places.First, she really loves golf. She loves the sport.She also works very hard and practices every day in order to do well in the sport.As a great golf player
12、, Gary Player said，“The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Sky is a great example of this.Most inspiring (激励人的) to us is not just her hard work or skill, but her positive attitude.Gary Player also said, “We create success or failure on the golf course (高尔夫球场) by our thoughts.” The same is true f
13、or life. For a young person, Sky really seems to have a great attitude on the golf course, whether she is winning or losing.And even more importantly her attitude off the golf course, in everyday life, seems to be just as positive.Sky, along with several other very inspiring young people, can be see
14、n in a movie, The Short Game.It tells the story of 8 children who tried to win the World Championship.Although the movie is about golf, there are plenty of great life lessons for kids to learn.We highly recommend you watch it.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了高尔夫小能手Sky Sudberry优秀的原因。4Why does Sky Sudberry know t
15、he World Championship?ABecause it is held in Houston.BBecause it is held each year for children.CBecause she was taught about it at school.DBecause she has taken part in it a few times.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段中的Sky Sudberry knows about it because she has participated (参加) in it several times可知，Sky Sudberry知
16、道这项比赛是因为她参加过这项比赛很多次了。5Gary Players words in Paragraph 2 show the importance of Agood luck Blove for golfChard work Da good example解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中GraryPlayer说的The harder you work, the luckier you get.可知，他强调了努力的重要性。6We can learn from Paragraph 3 that ASky plays golf better than Gary PlayerBGary Play
17、er doesnt care about failureCSky has a great attitude toward her lifeDGary Player asks Sky to stay positive in life解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的And even more importantly her attitude off the golf course, in everyday life, seems to be just as positive.可知，生活中她也依旧保持积极的心态。7What does the author want to do in the la
18、st paragraph?AEncourage us to watch a movie.BTell about some great life lessons.CTell about eight great young children.DEncourage us to win the World Championship.解析：选A写作意图题。根据最后一段中的Although the movie is about golf, there are plenty of great life lessons for kids to learn.We highly recommend you wat
19、ch it.可知，作者在最后一段鼓励我们去看这部电影。CBorn on 5 September 1961 in Canada, MarcAndr Hamelin is a great pianist and composer (作曲家).Besides performing (演奏) around the world, Hamelin also composes music and judges competitions.So far, MarcAndr Hamelin has received 11 Grammy Award nominations (格莱美奖提名)，being one of
20、 the top pianists on the world stage today.At the age of five, Hamelin was introduced to the piano by his father who was a piano lover with a “good ear”MarcAndr Hamelin was nine years old when he won the top prize in a Canadian music competition.Hamelin made up his mind to work towards music, althou
21、gh he was only twelve then.MarcAndr Hamelin is internationally famous for his natural musical gift and excellent piano playing skills.However, that seems to make people forget his composing skills.He is equally at home with composing.There have been several unforgettable moments in Hamelins performa
22、nces.One of them came in 2011, when he performed at the BBC Proms, a series of concerts held every year in the UK Hamelin played music by Franz Liszt, in memory of his 200th year.“This was even better than usual for me，”Hamelin said.“In the middle of the piece, I realised that I was so pulled in; I
23、had then forgotten there were people listening.”Hamelin says that he has never had a time when the piano seemed too hard for him.His parents and teachers were always giving him help and encouragement.“If you dont think playing professionally is something you want to go after, then no one can force y
24、ou，” he said.“Its your choice.The thing is, it gets more and more difficult as you go on, but it also gets more and more interesting.”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了伟大的钢琴演奏家和作曲家MarcAndr Hamelin。8What do we know about MarcAndr Hamelin?AHe held a musical competition.BHe won first national prize in 1966.CHe lear
25、nt music from his musician father.DHe was clear about his goal at a young age.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，MarcAndr Hamelin在12岁时就决定朝着音乐目标而努力，即他在很小的时候就清晰地知道自己的目标。9Which of the following can replace the underlined part “at home with” in Paragraph 3?ABusy with. BSkillful at.CInterested in. DFamous for.解析：选B词
26、义猜测题。根据上文可知，MarcAndr Hamelin因自己的音乐天赋和钢琴技巧而闻名，然而，这似乎使大家忘记了他作曲的能力。由此可以推知，画线部分所在句子意在说明：他同样很精通作曲。at home with表示“精通；擅长”，B项与其词义相近。10What did Hamelin say about his performance at the BBC Proms?AHe played better than expected.BHe only played half of the piece.CHe forgot to meet listeners needs.DHe considere
27、d it a difficult performance.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第四段中Hamelin的话可知，他在BBC Proms的这场演奏比平时弹得更好，他当时很投入，甚至忘记了还有听众。由此可以推知，Hamelin在BBC Proms的这场演奏比预想地更精彩。11What plays the most important role in being a great pianist according to Hamelin?AHard work. BNatural ability.CPersonal interest. DFamilys encouragement.解析：选C细节理解
28、题。根据最后一段中Hamelin的话可知，Hamelin认为个人兴趣在成为专业的演奏家方面最重要。.阅读七选五My father used to be an amateur wrestler and national champion.He was forced by his father to give up the sport in order to obtain gainful employment, which meant he wouldnt be able to win a medal for our country.Therefore, he made a vow that hi
29、s unborn son would realise his unfinished dream. 1 He was about to give up hope when one day, my younger sister Babita and I beat up two boys accidentally in response to critical comments.My dad found our potential to become wrestlers and began coaching us. 2 We were required to do physical training
30、 early in the morning and have short haircuts to avoid lice. 3 We complained about him all the time.Gradually, I realised that he wanted us to have a good future and not grow up to be ordinary housewives.Motivated, we willingly participated in his coaching.With great efforts, he made us competitive
31、wrestlers and I won junior and senior championships, providing me with a chance to gain training in the National Sports Academy, where pride and agony fulfilled my mind. 4 As a result, I found myself losing every match at the international level.After that, I turned to him for help.Then he coached m
32、e patiently.Despite difficulty, I finally became the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympics, inspiring dozens of Indian women to take to wrestling.Even now, Papas words are still in my mind, “Geeta, think about all the girls who are thought to be inferior to boys, girls who are for
33、ced to do chores, girls who are married and have children.Not only will you compete with other countries, but also with those who look down upon women！” I will never forget about fathers instruction. 5 ABut his methods were cruel.BI almost abandoned what Papa had taught me.CDisappointingly, my mothe
34、r gave birth to all girls.DMy sister and I tried to escape.EI will always owe all success to him.FAt first, my sister and I did not understand our father.GHowever, my mother didnt agree with him.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“我”在爸爸的严格训练下，最终成为印度第一位取得参加奥运会资格的女子摔跤运动员的故事。1选C根据空处前一句Therefore, he made a vow that h
35、is unborn son would realize his unfinished dream.可知，他要让他未出生的儿子实现他未完成的梦；结合第二段第一句He was about to give up hope when one day ments.可知，他几乎放弃了希望；据此可以判断，“我”的妈妈生的都是女孩，所以父亲很失望，故C项符合语境。2选A根据空处后一句We were required to do physical training early in the morning and have short haircuts to avoid lice.可知，“我”和妹妹在清晨便要参
36、加训练，必须剪成短发；据此可以判断，父亲的训练方法很残酷，故A项符合语境。3选F本段讲述了“我”和妹妹对于爸爸残酷的训练方式从不情愿到接受的心态的变化；根据空处后一句We complained about him all the time.可知，“我”和妹妹开始对父亲是抱怨、不理解的，故F项符合语境。4选B根据空处后一句As a result, I found myself losing every match at the international level.和下文中的After that, I turned to him for help.”可知，“我”在国际水平的比赛中总是失败，而上文中讲的却是“我”不断胜利，拿到冠军；由此可知空处是“我”摒弃了爸爸教给“我”的方法，结果在每一场国际水平的比赛中“我”都输了，故B项符合语境。5选E本段叙述了爸爸的话，结合空处前一句I will never forget about fathers instruction.可知，“我”不会忘记爸爸的教导，并从全文来看，“我”的成功与爸爸是分不开的，故E项符合语境。
