1、Unit 1.阅读理解Zaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zakis age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki b
2、egged to go along, but Farid always refused to let him.So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and
3、hold his breath. With each days practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and fou
4、nd himself looking into his brothers face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farids face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farids face. Farid was realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farids eyes, Zaki suddenly understood
5、 what losing could mean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farids head appeared beside him.The men around them chee
6、red and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zakis shoulders. “Today，” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zakis ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to make
7、 a man.这是一篇记叙文。Zaki在12岁的时候还被看作是小孩，不能出海捕鱼，成天在浅水区训练，而他的哥哥在12岁的时候早已经被看作一个成人，这使他很沮丧。有一天，他决定与哥哥比赛潜水，当他发现哥哥快要坚持不住的时候，他突然意识到失败对哥哥意味着什么，他在哥哥浮出水面前先浮出水面，成全了哥哥。他们俩都从中学到了很多。1What is the second paragraph mainly about?AZakis grandfather was a good diver.BZaki liked staying at home every day.CZaki practised hard i
8、n the water daily.DZakis grandfather encouraged him to dive.答案：C解析：段落大意题。第二段主要讲述Zaki每天在祖父的陪伴下去浅水区训练，早上在波浪下潜水，下午在水下练习憋气，经过长期的训练，他在水下与水面上感觉都差不多了，也就是潜水能力增强了。所以这段话主要描述Zaki每天在水下的努力训练。故选C。2Which of the following best describes Zaki according to Paragraph 3?AConsiderate.BAmbitious.CConfident.DAdventurous.答
9、案：A解析：推理判断题。第三段描述的是Zaki与哥哥在水下潜水的比赛。当他发现哥哥无法坚持，想要浮出水面的时候，他自己先浮出水面，让哥哥赢得比赛。因为他突然意识到了这次失败可能意味着哥哥以后都不能捕鱼了。所以可以看出Zaki是很贴心很善解人意的。A.Considerate体贴的，体谅的；B.Ambitious野心勃勃的；C.Confident自信的；D.Adventurous喜欢冒险的。故选A。3.What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?AFarid beat his little brother easily. BZaki w
10、as as strong as his brother.CZaki regretted losing the competition. DBoth Farid and Zaki had grown up.答案：D解析：推理判断题。由最后一段中的Then quietly, for Zakis ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.”可知，Farid理解弟弟有意让他赢得比赛，对弟弟很是感激，还宣布他们今天又有了一名潜水员。由最后一段中的“Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more t
11、han strength to make a man.”可知，Zaki也从比赛中懂得了成为一个真正的男人需要的不仅仅是力量。所以两个人都从中懂得了很多，都获得了成长。故选D。4What is the best title for the text?AFarids PrideBZakis ChallengeCBrothers CompetitionDGrandfathers Advice答案：B解析：标题判断题。本文开始描写的是Zaki 12岁了还被当作小孩的失落，最后通过比赛，不仅自己成了潜水员，还明白了成为一个真正的男人需要的不仅仅是力量。Zaki面临的不仅是成为潜水员的挑战，更是为人设身处
12、地考虑的挑战。所以是比赛中的这个挑战让Zaki懂得了这些道理，也是这个挑战体现着文章的中心。故选B。.七选五Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying Laughter is the best medicine. _1_ Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also in
13、creases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise._2_ Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety. _3_. These are professional clowns who are sent to ho
14、spitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a
15、 series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. _4_ And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions (心理抑制)They might even start off with fake laughter, but this doesnt matter because our bodies cant tell the difference, and the results are the same. Moreover, laughter is con
16、tagious (传染的). _5_So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.AIf one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.BLaughter helps you focus.CThis findi
17、ng has led to socalled clown doctors.DIn fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.ELaughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.FSome people may find the idea embarrassing at first.GUsing laughter therapy in childrens hospitals has proven to
18、 be invaluable.这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了笑对健康有很多益处以及笑声疗法越来越受到人们的欢迎。1D解析：由“Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the
19、 ones you get by doing exercise.”可知，笑声有助于减轻疼痛，增强免疫系统和减轻压力。笑声刺激荷尔蒙，使我们感到快乐。笑也会增加血液在全身的流动，并且有类似于通过锻炼获得的益处。所以小题1要总说笑声有诸多益处，然后再进行具体的分说。故D选项“事实上，科学家的研究表明笑对健康有很大的益处”符合句意。故D选项切题。2G解析：由“Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety
20、.”可知，在主要的医疗程序之前，接触滑稽电影和卡通的儿童能够更好地应对疼痛和焦虑。所以，小题2要表明笑声疗法的应用的地点以及总说所起的积极作用。故G选项“在儿童医院使用笑声疗法已经被证明是具有极大价值的”符合句意。故G选项切题。3C解析：由“These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.”可知，他们是专业的小丑，被派往医院和病房来使孩子们快乐和分散患病儿童的注意力。所以小题3与下一句一同在说明笑声疗法所采取的具体措施。故C选项“这
21、一发现产生了所谓的小丑医生的职业”符合句意。故C选项切题。4F解析：由“At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter.”可知，在笑的过程中，一名训练有素的治疗师指导小组进行一系列旨在产生笑声的练习。由“And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(心理抑制)”可知这需要一些时间来摆脱他们的心理抑制。所以小题4要表明训练开始时，人们对这种练习的看法，才能更好地承接下句。故F选项“有些人一开始可能会觉得这个想法很尴尬”符合句意。故F选项切题。5A解析：由“Moreover, laughter is contagious (传染的)”可知，此外，笑声是会传染的。所以小题5要具体说明笑声是会传染的。故A选项“如果一个人开始咯咯地笑，其他人就不可避免地也开始咯咯地笑起来”符合句意。故A选项切题。
