1、阅读理解。 The Basics of MathMade ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数)and beyond.The
2、lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents(指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates
3、 to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the
4、 chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazingand completely understandablefield of study.By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their u
5、nderstanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery(神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky
6、 Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America”， is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learnerfriendlier
7、 and less scary.With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various makeup classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to
8、 you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.1What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?AAlgebra. BCollege Mathematics.CArithmetic. DMathematics Education.2What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?AStronger imaginative ability. BAddi
9、tional presentation skills.CMore mathematical confidence. DGreater chances of becoming teachers.3What can we learn about Professor HSiegel?AHe is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.BHe is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.CHe works in Georgia State University.DHe specializes in t
10、raining teachers.4Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?AA news report. BA book review.CA lesson plan. DAn advertisement.【要点综述】本文主要介绍了一个数学课程，从课程内容、功能用途、预期目标、主讲人等方面做了详细说明，是一则招生广告。1. C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.”可知此题答案为C。2. C细节理解题
11、。本题考查课程的功能作用。第四段整体在讲述该课程的功能作用。只有C项为本段中讲述的。其他项均未涉及。3. B推理判断题。本题适合用排除法对四个选项进行排除。文中只说明他是被Kentucky Educational Television评为美国最好的数学教师，并没说明他是在电视台做客座讲师；文中也谈到他在Georgia State University取得博士学位，而他是在Central Arizona College教数学。他的课是为future primary school teachers做准备，而不是直接培训教师。本文只谈到他一个教师，所以推断应该是唯一教师。结合第一段数学课程是由30个
12、讲座构成，所以选B。4. D推理判断题。根据最后一段 “If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.”可知，此课程为收费课程，应是招生广告。所以选D。【2015高考复习】阅读理解Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday created in 2010，held o
13、n the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to support small business owners and help fuel the economy by shopping at their favorite local stores.Small businesses are critical to the nations economy.Ther
14、e were nearly 28 million small businesses in the United States last year.Over the past two decades，they created 65 percent of net new jobs.Their importance to local communities extends even further.For every $100 spent in locallyowned，independent stores，$68 returns to the community through taxes and
15、 other means.“Small business is the engine of job creation in the US economy，” said Ken Chenault，the CEO of American Express.“It is also among the sectors (领域) hardest hit by the economic crisis.By spreading the word about Small Business Saturday，we can help raise awareness about the critical role s
16、mall businesses play in cities and towns across the country at a time when they need support the most.”Mayor Bloomberg said，“Small businesses are the glue that holds communities together，and weve always sought new ways to support themsomething that became even more important when the national econom
17、ic downturn began.When Ken Chenault told me about his idea for Small Business Saturday，I jumped at the opportunity to participate.This year，if you have the opportunity to shop on the Saturday after Thanksgiving，make it a point to visit local small businesses.It really can make an enormous difference
18、 for merchants trying to succeed.”Ken Chenault hopes that supporting local business will be more than just a oneday event.“When we invest in small businesses，we are investing in Main_Streetsthe places that give our towns and cities a unique sense of place，” said Mr Chenault.“By celebrating Small Bus
19、iness Saturday and shopping at independent businesses，everyone can play a part in strengthening our economy and supporting revitalization (复苏) on our Main Streets.”【语篇解读】随着美国一个全新的购物假日的出现，小企业的重要性再次凸显。它的作用有目共睹，相关权威人士甚至把它看做是美国经济的基础1We can know from the passage that Small Business Saturday_.Awas created
20、 to protect the environmentBwas started by American ExpressChas a wide influence across AmericaDis supported by most holiday shoppers解析推理判断题。结合第四段第一句的内容以及第五段中的“When Ken Chenault told me about his idea for Small Business.Saturday”可推知，Small Business Saturday是由美国运通创立的。答案B2Who will directly benefit from
21、 Small Business Saturday?AIndividuals.BHoliday shoppers.CSmall business owners.DBig business owners.解析推理判断题。结合第二段中的“to support small business owners”可推知，从Small Business Saturday中直接受益的是小企业主。答案C3According to Ken Chenault，what are the bases of the US economy?AFamilies.BCommunities.CSmall businesses.DBi
22、g businesses.解析细节理解题。根据第四段第一句的内容可知，Ken Chenault认为小企业是美国经济的基础。答案C4What does “Main Streets” (in the last paragraph)refer to?ASmall American businesses.BAmerican towns and cities.CThe US economies.DBig American companies.解析推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句前半部分的内容以及本段最后一句的内容可推知“Main Streets”指的是美国的小企业。答案A语法填空。阅读下面材料，在空白处填
23、入适当内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。【全国新课标卷题型】Many Chinese students studying abroad like to stay with host families to learn their language and culture. Nowadays, many Shanghai whitecollar workers have received native English speaking _1_(nation) students as their host families, too, in order to learn English
24、 from them.It is usually free for foreign students to stay in a host family in Shanghai, hut he/she must take _2_ the responsibility of teaching English to at least one certain members of the family. Miss Li has always worried about her _3_(limit) English. “I never knew what to say to an Englishspea
25、king person.” she said. She has taken a number of English courses, but _4_ has proved to be useful. Last year, she saw _5_ advertisement recruiting (征募) host families for foreign students, and that was how Carey (from Chicago, US) came to her home. Carey is actually not a student, but a manager. She
26、 stays in Lis apartment for free，_6_ has to teach Li oral English for 1 hour every day. “She could hardly speak Chinese at the beginning, and we had to guess _7_ each other meant through gestures.” said Li.Two months later, they could talk to each other _8_ gesticulating. Now, Li can communicate wit
27、h any Englishspeaking person freely. About one hundred Shanghai families have received foreign boarding students, and the figure _9_(rise)However, foreign boarding students can only help improve oral English, but _10_ examination skills. 1_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._6_ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._答案：1.international2.up3.l
28、imited4.none5.an6.but7.what8.without9.is rising10.not 语法填空。阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。【辽宁卷题型】A：Hi, Mark! Hows it going?B：Well, Kathy, I just _1_ a long paper for my world history class, and I feel like _2_(celebrate) a little bit. But I wonder _3_ you are planning on doing this afternoon.
29、A：Why? Whats going on this afternoon?B：I wanted go to see the new adventure movie at the Grand Theatre downtown. It starts at 2：15. A：_4_， Mark, I was hoping to go to see an exhibit in a museum. _5_ is about the Indian culture. I took a class on it this term and I got really _6_(interest) in it.B：So
30、 you would rather sit and listen to those old stories _7_ go to a movie?A：This isnt an exhibition _8_ you just sit and listen. You can see many pictures _9_ you walk through the exhibition hall and listen to stories told on tape. The stories _10_(tell) by the children are said to be exciting. Would you like to come with me? B：Mm, I dont think thats for me. Thanks anyway.A：Okay, maybe some other time then. I hope you enjoy the movie and Ill see you at school.1_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._6_ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._答案：1.finished2.celebrating3.what4.Actually5.It6.interested7.than8.where9.when10.told
