1、高考提能练(七)必修2Unit 2The Olympic Games.阅读理解A (2021山西省八校高三第一次联考)Chandler Smith grew up being told that he would never accomplish his dream of being a Division 1 athlete.At 58 tall and 195 pounds，Chandler was on the small side to be one of the “greats”Yet even as a high school athlete he decided to work n
2、onstop to achieve his goals.After being accepted onto the University of Houston football team，Chandler continued to try to make a name for himself on the field.Chandler sat on the bench for his entire freshman year in college.Sophomore year he saw more action.“I didnt think I was going to play last
3、year，but I had to always be ready，” he said.At the start of Chandlers junior year the teams management pulled him aside and dropped a lifechanging，and careerconfirming offer in his lap：After three years on the team as a walkon running back，Smith was being given a full scholarship！“My heart dropped，”
4、 Smith said.“I didnt even know what to feel or what to think.It was a feeling of wowThis is really happening.All my hard work has paid off.”Chandler called his mother Shawn to tell her the news，but when his father Richard wasnt available he told her not to spill_the_beansLater he went home，and chatt
5、ed about the football season with his father.“I could be getting the first kickoff，” he told his dad.Without missing a beat，Chandler then slipped in the real news：“Something else Dad，they told me they put me on a full scholarship.”“What？” Richard yelled，jumping from the sofa and wrapping his son in
6、a tight embrace.“Congratulations！Hard work.” Then he walked around the living room，clearly too excited to sit still.“Seeing his reaction，I just broke down in tears because I know this is something we have been talking about and expecting for a long time，” Chandler said.“To finally get it and see the
7、 benefits of your hard work felt really good.”语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了主人公钱德勒在成长的过程中坚持自己的足球梦，带着家人对他的支持，一直努力直到成功的故事。1How did Chandler make it to the University of Houston football team?AHe showed his talent.BHe had strong determination.CHe earned his name.DHe used physical strengths.B考查细节理解。题干问的是“钱德勒是如何进入休斯敦大
8、学的足球队的”。根据第一段中的“Yet even as a high school athlete he decided to work nonstop to achieve his goals”可知，他有坚定的决心，要实现这些目标，他是靠他的毅力和决心。所以答案为B项。2What was Chandlers feeling on receiving the good news?AHe was thrilled. BHe was controlled.CHe was confused. DHe was satisfied.A考查推理判断。根据第二段后半部分内容可知，当听到拿全额奖学金的好消息的
9、时候，他甚至不知道有什么感觉，该想什么，再结合“It was a feeling ofwow”可知，这是一种激动无比的心情。所以答案为A项。3What do the underlined words “spill the beans” in Paragraph 3 mean?AGive away the secret.BThrow off the beans.CPrepare for the celebration.DHold back the feelings.A考查词义猜测。根据画线短语后面提到的钱德勒亲自告诉父亲好消息的内容可推知，此处表示钱德勒给妈妈打电话告诉了她这个好消息，但是他父亲
10、不在，所以他告诉妈妈不要泄露这个秘密。故答案为A项。4Which of the following best describes Richard as a father?AHumorous. BAmbitious.CSupportive. DDemanding.C考查推理判断。根据文章最后一段可知，这是钱德勒和父亲一直在谈论和期待的事情，现在他们终于看到了努力带来的收获，这说明父亲在钱德勒努力的过程中一直默默地支持着他。故答案为C项。B (2020长沙市高三统一模拟)A cute panda “from the future” and a traditional red lantern sig
11、nifying(表示)Chinas past were uncovered as the respective mascots(吉祥物) for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday.Just over a year since submissions of proposals were first invited for the project，panda Bing Dwen Dwen and red lantern Shuey Rhon Rhon were revealed as the winners at Beijing
12、s Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.Bing Dwen Dwen is described as a panda wearing an icy shell that is stylized as a sports helmet.The outfit is similar to a spacesuit，so the panda can be imagined as a winter sports athlete from the future.Many details of the design refer to significant elements of Beijing
13、 2022.A series of colored floating lines around its head resemble tracks on an ice rink，similar to one of the Games venuesthe National Speed Skating Oval，also known as the “Ice Ribbon”Bing means “ice”，which is a symbol of purity and toughness，in line with the spirit of the Olympics.Dwen suggests hea
14、lth and intelligence，with the repetition of the word giving it a more informal，friendly feel.Altogether，Bing Dwen Dwen is a representation of physical strength，mental toughness and the spirit of the Olympics.Paralympic mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon is equally complex in its meaning.It resembles a Chinese r
15、ed lantern，commonly seen on doors and streets during Chinese New Year，which in 2022 falls three days before the Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony.Red lanterns symbolize happiness，harvest and wealth，while the crownlike “Ruyi” is a symbol of royal authority in Chinese culture.Shuey Rhon Rhons head
16、 is adorned(装饰)with designs of pigeons by paper cutting.Their arrangement forms the shape of the Temple of Heaven，one of Beijings most famous landmarks.The blush on the mascots cheeks adds a festive feel，with the color red associated with good luck.Shuey means “snow”，while Rhon Rhon are two differen
17、t Chinese characters with the same pronunciation.The name symbolizes harmony and exchanges between different cultures，and building a community with a shared future.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了2022年北京冬奥会吉祥物“冰墩墩”和冬残奥会吉祥物“雪容融”的外观、设计理念及象征意义。“冰墩墩”是以熊猫为原型进行设计创作的，表现了奥林匹克运动会的精神；而“雪容融”是以灯笼为原型进行设计创作的，融入了许多中国文化元素。5What
18、is this text mainly about?AThe designers of the mascots for Beijing 2022.BThe process of designing the mascots for Beijing 2022.CThe schedule of designing the mascots for Beijing 2022.DThe mascots appearance and symbolic significance for Beijing 2022.D考查主旨大意。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了2022年北京冬奥会的吉祥物“冰墩墩”和冬残奥会的吉祥
19、物“雪容融”的外观及象征意义，故D项正确。6What does the underlined word “outfit” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AA piece of cloth. BA set of clothes.CA series of decorations. DA bunch of buttons.B考查词义猜测。根据第三段第一句中的“wearing an icy shell”和画线词所在句中的“is similar to a spacesuit”可推知，画线词是指熊猫所穿的是类似于太空服的“一套服装”，故选B项。7What does the name of
20、 the mascot Shuey Rhon Rhon represent?APurity and toughness.BStrength and beauty.CHealth and intelligence.DHarmony and exchanges.D考查细节理解。根据最后一段最后一句可知，“雪容融”这个名字象征着不同文化之间的和谐和交流，故D项正确。8Where is this text most likely from?AA poster. BA novel.CA newspaper. DA travel brochure.C考查文章出处。本文主要介绍了2022年北京冬奥会吉祥物“
21、冰墩墩”和冬残奥会的吉祥物“雪容融”的外观及象征意义；又根据文中的一些用词，如第一段中的“on Tuesday”和第二段表述的内容：自从征集提案一年来，作为北京奥运会吉祥物的获胜者“冰墩墩”和“雪容融”在北京首钢冰球馆揭晓亮相可推知，本文可能摘自报纸，故选C项。.七选五 (2020潍坊市6月模拟)Water SkiingWater skiing is an exciting water sport that can be a ton of fun.It takes a little patience to learn，but once you do，water skiing is a spor
22、t you can enjoy whenever you have a boat and enough flat water._1_ Every water skier needs water skis(滑水板) and they differ depending on the size of the skier and the experience level of the skier.Of course，no one can water ski alone，so you will need to find at least two people to go with you on your
23、 water skiing adventure.You and everyone you go with will have more fun if the friends you go with also want to water ski._2_ After you have the boat，the people，and the skis，you will also need a water skiing cable(缆绳) and a life jacket.For your firsttime water skiing，you may want to either take a le
24、sson from an expert or find a friend that has experience to teach you._3_ The observer rides in the boat，but watches the water skier for any signals and helps the driver know when to start and stop.The person skiing starts by crouching(蹲伏) in the water；this is called a deep water start.The skis will
25、 float，but you want your body to be in a crouching position in the water.Your skis tips should be pointing out of the water._4_ When you are ready，you give a signal to the driver of the boat，who starts speeding.Ideally you are pulled into an upright position with your skis underneath you，gliding alo
26、ng the surface of the water._5_AYou need a boat naturally.BMost people just enjoy regular water skiing.CThe idea is to ski on the surface of the water.DHaving a successful start will most likely take a few tries.EYour arms will be outstretched holding onto the cable tightly.FBefore you start water s
27、kiing，there are a few supplies youll need.GOf your two helpers，you need one to drive the boat and one to observe.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，介绍了能够带给人们无穷乐趣的一种体育运动滑水以及滑水前应该做的准备工作。1F考查段落主旨句。结合空后的“Every water skier needs water skis(滑水板)”“you will need to find at least two people”以及“After you have the boat，the people，a
28、nd the skis，you will also need a water skiing cable(缆绳)and a life jacket”可知，本段主要讲的是滑水前需要准备的物品，故选F。2A考查细节支撑句。空前提到了water skis和people，再结合空后的“After you have the boat，the people，and the skis，you will also need a water skiing cable(缆绳)and a life jacket”可推断，该空应提到boat，故选A。3G考查细节支撑句。根据空后的observer和driver可知，该空
29、需要引出两个人，即G项中的“one to drive the boat and one to observe”。4E考查细节支撑句。该空与前面一句“Your skistips should be pointing out of the water”并列，讲的都是滑水前的准备动作，即滑水板的尖端应该露出水面，要张开双臂紧紧抓住缆绳，故选E。5D考查细节支撑句。空处设在段末，是对本段内容的概括总结。根据本段开头的“The person skiing starts by crouching(蹲伏) in the water”可知，本段讲的是如何开始滑水，故选D。.应用文写作(2020临沂市、枣庄市6
30、月模拟)假定你是李华，你校将举办“美在校园”(the Beauty on Campus)摄影大赛。请给你的朋友新西兰留学生Lucy写封邮件，邀请她参赛。内容包括：1比赛的目的；2作品要求和截止日期；3投稿地址：photocontest。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Lucy，_Yours，Li Hua答案：Dear Lucy，How is everything going？A photography contest will be organized in our school.Knowing that you are interested in
31、photography，Im writing to invite you to attend the event.The aim of the event named the Beauty on Campus is to enrich students school life and strengthen their appreciation of beauty.The photos are required to show the beauty of our campus，and your works should be handed in before July 1st.If you want to join，you can send your photos to photocontest .Hope to hear from you soon.Yours，Li Hua
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