1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家单元综合检测(三).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AMarineLand Theme ParkWith numerous rides, a variety of wildlife from both land and sea and shows filled with actionpacked excitement, no wonder its a hit with visitors from all over the world. Whether riding on the worlds biggest steel roller coa
2、ster, Dragon Mountain，or enjoying a show filled with funloving dolphins and intelligent whales, youre sure to have the time of your life at MarineLand. Having been in business for more than 50 years, this park has something for every member of the family!Highlights & Attractions：The King Waldorf Sta
3、dium Show: This entertaining, educational and heartwarming show features dolphins, white whales，sea lions，and walruses and is sure to leave you in awe as well as help you understand and appreciate these wonderful marine mammals(海洋哺乳动物 )Arctic Cove: Featuring one of the largest white whale collection
4、s in the world, visitors are able to purchase a pass to Arctic Cove where they can touch and feed the whales as well as view them underwater.Friendship Cove: Breathtaking underwater viewing allows you to enter the magic world of the killer whale below the water surface or on a surface level walkway.
5、Hotels：Villager Lodge: It is located in Niagara Falls，Ontario.Diplomat Inn：Within half a mile of the Skylon Tower，it is the choice for an inexpensive location.Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel&Spa: It is close to popular attractions and the Scotiabank Convention Center.Days Inn Lundys Lane: It
6、is located just two miles from the gorgeous Niagara Falls and the Skylon Tower Observation Deck.Hours of Operation：10：00 am5：00 pm ( Sept. 11thOct. 13th)Phone：4178230981【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了MarineLand Theme Park的特色以及票价和开放时间等。1What can be learned about MarineLand Theme Park?AIt is only suitable for
7、kids.BIt was opened fifty years ago.CIt has both land and marine animals.DIt has the worlds biggest roller coaster.C细节理解题。根据第一段的“With numerous rides，a variety of wildlife from both land and sea”可知，MarineLand Theme Park既有陆地生物也有海洋生物。2What is special about Arctic Cove?AIt has the largest white whale co
8、llection in the world.BIt allows visitors to enter the magic world of the killer whale.CIt features an entertaining show starring various marine mammals.DIt provides visitors with a chance to interact with white whales personally.D细节理解题。根据Arctic Cove介绍中的“visitors are able to purchase a pass to Arcti
9、c Cove where they can touch and feed the whales as well as view them underwater”可知，游客可以触摸并喂食鲸鱼，也可以在水底观察它们，即与鲸鱼互动。3Which hotel suits you best if you have a tight budget?ADiplomat Inn.BVillager Lodge.CDays Inn Lundys Lane.DMarriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel&Spa.A细节理解题。根据Diplomat Inn介绍中的“it is the
10、choice for an inexpensive location”可知，Diplomat Inn是比较便宜的旅店，适合预算紧张的游客。BI moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustment to a new place was difficult. But there was major stress in my life at that time：I was the only member of my family who spoke English, meaning I had to step up when we dea
11、lt with a shop assistant, a waiter and so on. However, there was another universal language I loved to learn as a child：art.Although I connected myself with drawing and painting while in school, I mostly dismissed art as a path to a career. Since my dad always said “Think about the future”， I did no
12、t think he would support the study of art once I went to college.But, to my surprise, it was my parents who suggested just that and urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools.I was admitted into industrial design. Its basically to design products and services. I could be doing something
13、 more technical or something more related to problemsolving. It was no easy task to do the course including metalworking，woodworking and model making. In one class I just drew cubes for an entire month, which led me to a question: “Wow! Do I really want to do this? ”But I finally survived the course
14、.Now I am a design strategist for Marshall Moya Design, a famous architecture and interior design company. I have experience in exhibit design, product design and website design, apart from which I enjoy developing public art in my free time.Throughout my career, Ive picked up different things along
15、 the way. The best way to learn in my opinion is through working, therefore, get as many projects as you can. Industrial design makes you an allround person.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在家人的建议下选择设计作为自己的专业，在工作中克服诸多困难，成为著名设计师的故事。4What was the authors biggest problem when first moving to America?AThe adapti
16、on to a new environment.BDifficulty in learning a new language.CFathers disapproval of her studying art.DThe burden of being a communicator.D细节理解题。根据第一段的“But there was major stress in my life at that time：I was the only member of my family who spoke English，meaning I had to step up when we dealt wit
17、h a shop assistant，a waiter and so on.(但那时我的生活中有一个主要的压力：我是家里唯一说英语的人，这就意味着当与店员、服务员等沟通时，我都必须出马)”可知，作者刚到美国时最大的问题是作为家里沟通者的压力，因为家里只有作者会说英语。5What made the author choose to study art?AHer deep love for art.BThe suggestion of her family.CHer potential in design.DThe need of a good job.B细节理解题。根据第二段的“But，to m
18、y surprise，it was my parents who suggested just that and urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools.(但是，让我吃惊的是，正是我的父母建议并催促我申请技术文学艺术学校)”可知，作者是在父母的建议下选择了学习艺术。6Why was the authors experience of drawing cubes mentioned?ATo emphasize her effort at study.BTo express the regret at her choice.C
19、To prove the course was difficult.DTo show the basic content of the course.C推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这门课程不容易，包括金属加工、木工和模型制作。在一节课上，作者整整画了一个月的立方体。由此推测，写作者整整画了一个月立方体，是为了证明这门课程很难。7How did the author feel when she mentioned her career?ASurprised. BStressed.CEager. DProud.D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“现在，我是著名的建筑和室内设计公司Marshall M
20、oya Design的战略设计师。我有展览设计、产品设计和网站设计的经验”可推测，作者现在谈到自己的工作时很自豪，因为她是著名公司的战略设计师，且经验丰富。CIt is common for adults to use “baby talk” when interacting with babies. This way of speaking attempts to imitate the sounds babies make when they first try to talk. But is this form of communication helpful to a childs d
21、evelopment?Several studies have suggested a clear link between parental language methods and a childs early language development. Studies showed that language learning in babies was improved when parents spoke more than a few simple words and used a wider vocabulary. Earlier research found that the
22、style of speech used by parents to communicate with their baby could have an influence on language development.One such speaking style is known as “parentese”. Research has shown that babies react better to this kind of language in the first months of life. Generally, parentese involves adults speak
23、ing in a higher voice and at a slower speed. The language is simplified, while sentences are short and often repeated. Studies from the past 30 years have confirmed that babies spoken to in parentese developed larger vocabularies throughout the first three years of life.A new study on the subject, a
24、 project of the University of Washingtons Institute for Learning&Brain Sciences, examined whether parents can be effectively taught methods to improve their parentese skills.Naj a Ferjan Ramrez. working in the Institute for Learning&Brain Sciences，said that the parents involved in the research were
25、first shown the importance of language input for their babys development. Parents were then given suggestions on how to use different parentese methods, and then rated on how well they used these methods with their child. She added that the new study is important because there are still a lot of par
26、ents with little knowledge about how to use parentese to help their child. This was one reason the researchers included parents from different cultural and economic groupings.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了父母和孩子沟通时的说话方式会对孩子的语言能力产生影响。研究者发现“父母语”是和孩子交流的有效方法，它可以帮助婴儿发展语言能力。8How do parents usually talk with their bab
27、ies?ABy speaking in a funny style.BBy copying babies sounds.CBy raising speaking speed.DBy whispering in babies ears.B细节理解题。第一段提到，对成年人来说，与婴儿互动时用婴儿的语言是很常见的。这种说话的方式试图模仿婴儿第一次说话时发出的声音，由此可知，父母通过模仿婴儿的声音和他们交流。9What can we learn from the second paragraph?ABabies language skills are decided by talent.BBabies
28、 language is improved by simple words.CParental language style helps improve babies behavior.D. Parental language methods affect babies language development.D细节理解题。根据第二段的“Earlier research found that the style of speech used by parents to communicate with their baby could have an influence on languag
29、e development.”可知，早期的研究发现，父母与孩子交流时使用的语言风格可能会对孩子的语言发展产生影响。10Where can you find how parents were trained in parentese skills?AIn Paragraph 2.BIn Paragraph 3.CIn Paragraph 4. DIn Paragraph 5.D细节理解题。根据第五段的“Parents were then given suggestions on how to use different parentese methods，and then rated on ho
30、w well they used these methods with their child.”(然后给父母建议如何使用“父母语”，再根据他们对孩子使用这些方法的效果来进行评价)可知，本段介绍了父母如何接受“父母语”的培训。11What can be the best title for the text?ACommunicating with Babies Matters MoreBParentese Is a Good Way to Practice LanguageCThe More Parents Help, the Better Babies LearnDSpeaking Pare
31、ntese Helps with Babies Language LearningD标题归纳题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其是第三段的“One such speaking style is known asParenteseResearch has shown that babies react better to this kind of language in the first months of life.”(这种说话风格被称为“父母语”，研究表明，婴儿在出生后的头几个月对这种语言的反应更好)可知，本文主要讲述了说“父母语”可以帮助婴儿的语言发展。D While many countrie
32、s love their tea, UK citizens are particularly proud of being “tea people”. The average UK citizen consumes nearly 2 kilograms of tea each year.Tea only made its way to England in large quantities in the first years of the 17th century. Tea from China and a few other Asian countries was being sold m
33、ore widely in England at that time. Then tea was getting more and more popular among different social classes.There are many varieties of tea. Black tea mixtures are still the most common type drunk in the UK. Black tea is dark in colour，because the leaves have been allowed to oxidize (氧化) before dr
34、ying. This is why we usually serve it with milk，although it is not uncommon to drink it black or with lemon.You may still find tea made with loose tea leaves，served up in a pot, and poured into the best china cups with saucers (茶托) for visitors.Tea is still a large part of daily life in the UK today
35、, but it seems to be on the decrease. The amount of tea sold in the UK fell by more than 10% in the five years leading up to 2002，and has been dropping ever since. Tea sales fell by 6% in 2014 alone，and most restaurants report selling more than twice as many cups of coffee as they do tea. More than
36、1 billion was spent on coffee in high street stores in 2013, more than twice what was spent on tea bags.Still, what goes around comes around; its sure to become fashionable again.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章讲的是茶叶备受英国人的喜爱，以及目前销量下降的现状。12Which of the following is true according to the first three paragraphs?ATea m
37、ade its way to England in the early years of the 16th century.BThe UK usually serves black tea with lemon.CTea from China was being sold more widely in England now.DUK citizens take pride in being “tea people”D细节理解题。由文章第一段的“While many countries love their tea，UK citizens are particularly proud of be
38、ing tea people”可知，尽管很多国家都喜欢他们自己的茶，但是英国人作为“tea people”而感到非常自豪。13What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?ATea sales have fallen by 6 % since 2014.BSince 2002, the sales of tea have been on the decrease.CIn 2013，the money spent on tea was 3 billion.DMost restaurants like selling tea than coffee.B推理
39、判断题。由文章第四段“The amount of tea sold in the UK fell by more than 10% in the five years leading up to 2002，and has been dropping ever since.”可知，从2002年开始茶叶的销量已经开始逐渐下降。14What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?AIt can never succeed again.BThe tea can become popular again.CCoffee is mo
40、re popular than tea.DThe tea is becoming less popular.B句义猜测题。由文章最后一段“Still，what goes around comes around；its sure to become fashionable again.”可知，下划线后面是分号，分号在句子中的功能相当于同义句改写，意思是“确定的是茶叶能够再次流行起来”。15What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo introduce tea in the UK.BTo show the authors preferen
41、ce for tea.CTo introduce the functions of tea.DTo compare tea in China and UK.A推理判断题。整篇文章围绕茶在英国的相关话题来写，故写作目的是介绍在英国，茶的受喜爱程度及其消费状况。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 16 One day，when I was perhaps six years old，I was walking with my father on a crowded street. All of a sudden, the normal flow of pedestrian t
42、raffic backed up as people tried to avoid a large object on the sidewalk. To my astonishment, the object turned out to be a human being, a man lying unconscious against a building. 17 Certainly no one made eye contact. As we walked by, my fatherthe model of a loving，caring gentlemanpointed to a bott
43、le in a paper bag and told me that the poor soul on the sidewalk just needed to sleep it off. Then the drunken man began to murmur senselessly. My father warned me not to go near, saying “You never know how hell react. ” 18 I had spent the previous 12 months traveling in poor Asian cities, but even
44、by those standards this was a scene of misery. In addition to being desperately poor, the locals had to live in the extremely hot climate, ridiculously huge crowds and a fairly strong wind blowing dust everywhere. Suddenly a man carrying a huge bag of peanuts called out in pain and fell to the groun
45、d. 19 A half dozen sellers ran from their stands to help, leaving unattended what might have been the totality of their possessions. One put a blanket under the mans head; another opened his shirt; a third questioned him carefully about the pain; a fourth fetched water; a fifth kept onlookers from c
46、rowding around too closely; a sixth ran for help. 20 The performance could have passed for a final exam at a paramedic (护理人员) school. AI then witnessed an astonishing scene.BNot one of the passersby seemed to notice that it was a man.CThis was totally different from the bitter experience I had in Ne
47、w York.DWithin minutes, a doctor arrived, and two other locals joined in to assist.EI soon came to see that days lesson as basic knowledge for a New Yorker.FIll always remember a lesson that I learned as a boy growing up in New York City.GYet many years later I had a very different experience while
48、visiting a market in Rangoon.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在纽约，人们看到躺在地上的人，匆匆走过，漠不关心；在亚洲的一个贫困地区，人们遇到遇困之人却愿意不顾自己的摊位对别人施予援助，两种经历形成了鲜明的对比。16F下文“大概在我六岁的一天，我和父亲正在拥挤的街道上行走”与“我总是会想起我还是一个孩子的时候在纽约长大时学到的一个教训”承接自然，从下文的“when I was perhaps six years old”可知作者在回忆过去，和选项中的“I learned as a boy growing up in New York City”相对应
49、。17B下文“当然也没人和他进行眼神交流”与“Not one of the passersby seemed to notice that it was a man.(过路人似乎没有一个注意到这个人)”承接自然，上下文是并列关系，no one和Not one是关键词。18G下文“我花了12个月在亚洲一些贫穷的地方旅行，但即使按照那些标准，这也是个悲惨的场景”与“Yet many years later I had a very different experience while visiting a market in Rangoon.(多年以后，我在仰光的一个市场上有了一次完全不同的经历)
50、”承接自然，G项在此起开启下文的作用，Rangoon和Asian cities是关键词。19A下文“A half dozen sellers ran from their stands to help，leaving unattended what might have been the totality of their possessions.(六个卖家从他们的摊位边赶过来帮忙，那可能是他们的所有财产)”与“I then witnessed an astonishing scene.(然后，我看到了一个惊人的场景)”承接自然，下文是陈述所看到的内容，故选A。20D上文“一个人在他的头下垫了
51、一条毯子；另一个人解开了他的衬衫；第三个人仔细询问他疼痛的原因；第四个人去取水；第五个人不让围观者挤得太近了；第六个人跑过来帮忙”与“Within minutes，a doctor arrived，and two other locals joined in to assist.(几分钟之后，一名医生到了，另外两个当地人也来帮忙)”承接自然，上下文话题一致，都讲述人们迅速过来帮忙的场景，故选D。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Our family once got into a difficult situation. My fathers 21 came to a stop
52、after a serious crisis (危机). All that my father was 22 with was some experience. At the same time，he had to be 23 for a family of four.My father was a very hardworking person and he did not lose 24 even when he was facing difficulties. As he was the only person that earned money in our family，he had
53、 25 in deciding what to do at first. He didnt know 26 it was better to find a job or to start a new business，but he chose the latter in the end. This was because he thought he had many 27 and had nothing to fear, as he had nothing to lose. He was a person 28 to follow his dreams and was not afraid o
54、f the challenges and troubles he faced. He kept approaching (接洽) different companies and 29 the business was successful.He used to tell me when you stop 30 it is then that you fail. From him I learnt that if you believe in yourself and 31 moving towards your goals, then there is nothing you cannot 3
55、2 Today，our business is going well. This has had an important effect on me. I feel that by following my fathers qualities I have become a better person. I see myself ready to 33 him on the journey to success. It is from him that I have learnt that when we are facing a 34 ，or are not able to realize
56、our dreams, we dont always have to do anything 35 ；we just need to try harder.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述一个吃苦耐劳的父亲的故事告诉我们，只要相信自己，坚持向着目标前进，就没有什么不能达成。面对困难，不需要特别去做什么，只需要更努力地尝试。21A.situation BbusinessCjob DcarB根据下文“He didnt know it was better to find a job or to start a new business”可知，父亲曾经有自己的生意，但是在一次经济危机之后，
57、父亲的生意(business)倒闭了。22A.left Bforgotten Coffered DgivenA根据上文可知，父亲的生意倒闭了，因此推断留给(left)父亲的是一些经验。leave sb. with sth.“留给某人某物”。23A.famous BconcernedCnecessary DresponsibleD根据下文“he was the only person that earned money in our family”可知，父亲必须为一个四口之家负责(responsible)。be responsible for“为负责”。24A.interest BfaceChe
58、art DweightC根据上文“My father was a very hardworking person”可知，父亲是一个勤劳的人，甚至是面临困难的时候，他也没有灰心(heart)过。25A.chance BdifficultyCdanger DsurpriseB父亲是家里唯一赚钱的人，因此他当初在决定做什么时有困难(difficulty)。have difficulty(in)doing sth.“在做某事方面有困难”。26A.when BwhatCwhether DhowC根据上文可知，父亲在决定做什么时有困难，因此推断此处讲述他不知道是找工作还是(whether)开创一个新的生意
59、更好。whether.or.“是还是”。27A.possibilities BplansCabilities DwondersA根据下文“had nothing to fear，as he had nothing to lose”可知，父亲认为自己没有什么担心要失去的，因此开创新的生意有很大的可能性(possibilities)成功。28A.eager BworriedCunable DreadyD根据上文“he did not lose even when he was facing difficulties”可知，父亲是一个面对困难不灰心的人，因此推断，他是一个时刻准备好(ready)追寻
60、梦想，不害怕面对困难和麻烦的人。29A.quickly BentirelyCusually DfinallyD根据上文可知，父亲是一个有毅力、不害怕挑战的人，因此推断他不断和不同的公司联系和接洽，最终(finally)生意成功了。30A.talking BconsideringCtrying DthinkingC根据文章最后一句“we just need to try harder”可知，父亲教给作者要努力尝试，当你停止了尝试，就到了你失败的时候。31A.put on Bcome onChold on Dkeep onD根据语境可知，从父亲那里，作者学到如果你相信自己，向着自己的目标继续前进，
61、那么没有什么你不能得到的。keep on doing sth.“继续做某事”。32A.enjoy BsettleCreceive DachieveD根据语境可知，从父亲那里，作者学到如果你相信自己，向着自己的目标继续前进，那么没有什么你不能得到的(achieve)。33A.follow BmissCdiscover DprotectA根据上文“by following my fathers qualities”可知，作者在成功的道路上时刻准备着追随(follow)父亲。34A.matter Bproblem Cduty DdoubtB根据下文“or are not able to realiz
62、e our dreams”可知，从父亲那里，作者学到，当面对问题(problem)或者不能实现自己的梦想的时候，我们并不总是必须做特别的事情我们只需要更努力地尝试。35A.normal BspecialCstrict DfamiliarB根据下文“we just need to try harder”可知，从父亲那里，作者学到，当面对问题或者不能实现自己的梦想的时候，我们并不总是必须做特别的事情我们只需要更努力地尝试。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Weve all heard that breakfast is the 36._(important) meal in th
63、e day. It may actually be true. Recently，a study of more than 50，000 adults aged 30 and older 37._(find) that people who have breakfast are more likely to lose 38._(weigh) than those who dont eat a morning meal. Other studies connect not eating breakfast 39._a higher risk of high blood pressure, hea
64、rt disease and so on.However, its not just when you eat that matters, but 40._you eat also matters.41._(keep) fit，you should have a balanced diet with protein, fiber and healthy fats, which is the key to a satisfying 42._nutritious breakfast. If you want to keep 43._(you) from being hungry later of
65、the day, youd better eat within 90 minutes after waking up. Also, coffee drunk on an empty stomach is not recommended because it can be 44._(harm) to your body.There is an old saying that advises “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar”. It is worth 45._ (follow)【语篇
66、解读】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了每天要吃早餐的重要性。36most important考查形容词最高级。此处表示“早餐是一天中最重要的一餐”，故填most important。37has found考查时态。根据Recently一词可知，此处时态要用现在完成时。研究已经完成，且强调对现在的影响，故使用现在完成时。38weight考查名词。动词后接名词作宾语，应使用weigh的名词形式weight。39with考查介词。connect.with.为固定搭配，表示“与有联系，与有关”。40what考查名词性从句。根据句子结构可知，设空处引导主语从句，且在从句中作主语。It is.that.为强调句型
67、。not just.but.表示“不但而且”。故填what。41To keep考查非谓语动词。根据句意可知，设空处表示目的，故使用动词不定式作目的状语。42and考查连词。根据句意可知，此处的“satisfying”“nutritious”为并列关系。故填and。43yourself考查反身代词。此处主语是you，宾语也是you，主宾一致应使用反身代词形式，表示强调。44harmful考查形容词。此处be动词后的表语应为形容词形式，harm的形容词形式是harmful。45following考查非谓语动词。be worth doing.表示“值得做”，主动形式表示被动意义。.应用文写作(满分1
68、5分)假定你是李华，作为校英文报的记者，你打算与外教Denny预约一次采访。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：1采访时间：周一下午2点整；2.采访地点：外教办公室；3.采访内容：如何提高英语阅读和写作能力。注意：1.词数80左右；开头、结尾已给出，不计入总词数；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Denny，Im Li Hua, a reporter from our school English newspaper. Looking forward to your early reply.Yours，Li Hua【参考范文】Dear Denny，Im Li Hua, a reporter
69、from our school English newspaper. Im writing to ask whether you can meet me for an interview at two this Monday afternoon in your office.Improving reading and writing ability is very important to us students. Some of us have great trouble reading English materials, especially famous original works.
70、 Whats worse, most students cannot express themselves in proper written English. We need some advice on how to improve our reading and writing ability. Id appreciate it if you could spare some time and give us some advice.Looking forward to your early replyYours，Li Hua.概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左
71、右的内容概要。An old saying goes that a near neighbour is better than a distant cousin. This saying has fully proved that neighbours are so significant in our life.In the past, neighbours helped one another build houses and clear fields. They could offer timely help when someone was in trouble. Families de
72、pended on one another for friendship and entertainment. They shared happiness and sorrow from time to time, which brought a harmonious atmosphere.However, nowadays, lack of communication and interaction between neighbours is a norm. Close relationship between neighbours is not common in our cities.
73、A family may not even know the other families that live next door to them. We live in an age of machines and the Internet, and each family has its own car, TV set, and washing machine. People no longer depend on neighbours as much as they once did. Machines and the Internet keep people apart. In our
74、 grandparents time, women met while they hung out the washing, and men stopped and talked while they mowed their lawns. Today, they cant hear anything above the noise of their power lawn mowers. And women stay inside with their electrical dryers. Children are inside watching their favourite TV shows
75、 or playing computer games.Is the idea of being a good neighbour oldfashioned? In 1965，a power cut hit New York City，and many thousands of people were left helpless. Suddenly everyone shared the same problem, and the largest city became a group of eight million neighbours. People with cars offered r
76、ides to those walking. Other people helped direct traffic. Trapped in elevators, people played word games and helped keep each other in good spirits. In times of trouble, people still depend on one another. As time goes on, people may once again feel that being a good neighbour is important. 【参考范文】N
77、eighbours play an important role in our life. (要点1)In the past, neighbours helped one another and lived a harmonious life. (要点2)Admittedly，owing to devices and the Internet, neighbours drift apart, resulting in little contact between each other now. (要点3)Nevertheless, undergoing a power failure enabled residents in New York City to become neighbours，and they assisted and encouraged one another，which illustrates the significance and popularity of being a good neighbour.(要点4)- 16 - 版权所有高考资源网