1、选修 Unit 4 单元主题语篇训练.阅读理解AIve been a volunteer in the MacmillanGlasgow Libraries programme for just over a year. I got involved because I was looking for something to volunteer for after I retired from work. I thought being a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Volunteer might be a good way to do
2、 that by using some of the skills I learned at work.At one time, I felt I made a real difference when a lady came in to use the service. She was very upset, but she was not the person with cancer. It was her partner. She had lots of things on her mind. We, together with a counselor, had a chat about
3、 her to help deal with all the emotions (情感) she felt. We knew we could arrange something, so we discussed with her what could be done for her family. She was relieved that we could get something arranged for her and liked the fact that we managed to get the ball rolling during her visit.The good th
4、ing about having the services in the library is that the environment is nonclinical and therefore more relaxing than the hospital or doctors surgery. The team in the library are not medically trained. That means we do not use big words or medical terms very often.Its great that the people who volunt
5、eer all work well together, helping each other to get a resolution (解决) for people who come in. Its good to have the team at the other end of the phone whenever we get something unusual. It is a pleasure to be able to help as a volunteer.语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者在文章中讲述了自己退休后作为一名志愿者的经历和感悟。1What can we infer
6、 about the author?AHe is a retired doctor.BHe is volunteering in a hospital.CHe is a counselor in cancer.DHe has fought against cancer before.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知，作者现在已经退休，而且有医学方面的技能；结合第三段的内容可推知，作者是一名退休医生。2Why did the lady feel upset?ABecause she was affected by cancer.BBecause her husband suffered
7、 from cancer.CBecause she didnt know how to treat cancer.DBecause she had a poor relation with her husband.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She was very upset, but she was not the person with cancer. It was her partner.”和“we discussed with her what could be done for her family”可知，这位女士的丈夫得了癌症。注意：此处的“partner”表示“配偶”
8、。3What do we know about the volunteers?AThey do well in teamwork.BThey receive medical training.CThey all used to be helped.DThey often meet unusual things.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段的首句“Its great that the people who volunteer all work well together, helping each other to get a resolution (解决) for people who
9、come in.”可知，所有的志愿者都能很好地共同工作，彼此帮助，为来求助的人提供好的解决方案，由此推知，他们具有很强的团队意识，善于团队合作。4Why does the author write this text?ATo call on readers to do voluntary work.BTo show us how to help those in trouble.CTo share his experiences as a volunteer.DTo teach us how to take care of cancer patients.解析：选C写作意图题。综合全文的内容可
10、以看出，本文主要讲述的是作者的志愿者经历。因此，作者写作的目的也就是要分享他作为志愿者的经历。BA team of scientists found a new planet in space by accident. It was a discovery that could change science. “We hit the jackpot here，” said scientist Guillem AngladaEscude about the discovery of the planet more or less like Earth that is orbiting Proxi
11、ma Centauri (半人马座比邻星), the star nearest to our solar system.What do we know about this exciting new Earth? Well, Proxima b, or “Earth ” as you could call it, is a little bigger than our Earth, and its revolution only takes 11 days. Also, since it is so much closer to its red dwarf star than Earth to
12、 the sun, the sky there is orange without any blue at all, creating a forever sunset effect. But there are a lot of questions about life forms that could live on this new planet.The discovery of the planet made the Chicago Tribune newspaper wonder if anyone had seen or heard of the USs space postcar
13、ds from its Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11 spaceship, which were pictures of a man and a woman, along with diagrams of the solar system. If there are aliens (外星人) on Proxima b, they would have found images showing the incredible diversity of Earth.Aliens might also have heard the message from former US P
14、resident Jimmy Carter：“This is a present from a small distant world . We are attempting to survive our time so we may live into yours. We hope someday, having solved the problems we face, to join a community of galactic (银河的) civilizations. This record represents our hope and our determination, and
15、our good will in a vast and awesome universe.”It might not be time to plan a visit to Proxima b just yet even if it has an atmosphere at first, we would need to invent a way to get there in less than 78,000 years it would take at 36,000 mph (about 57,900 km/h)语篇解读：本文是一篇科普说明文。科学家在太空中发现一颗大小与地球有几分相似的行星
16、。这颗类地行星绕着半人马座比邻星(距我们太阳系最近的恒星)进行轨道运动。5What does the underlined phrase “hit the jackpot” probably mean?AMake a bet.BTake a risk.CSucceed by chance. DMiss the boat.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第一段中的第一、二句及下文内容可知，科学家偶然发现了一颗类似地球的行星，这是一项能够改变科学的新发现。对于发现这颗行星的科学家来说，他们好像是中头奖了。hit the jackpot意为“中头奖”，在此可指“意外成功”。故选C。6What does t
17、he author say about Proxima b?AIt has a shorter period of revolution.BIt is of the similar weight to Earth.CIt is a newlyfound planet in the solar system.DIts sky looks orange for being closer to the sun.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第二段中的“its revolution only takes 11 days”可知，比邻星b的公转周期仅有11天。相对于地球的公转周期(约365天)而言，比邻星b的
18、公转周期要短得多。7What do President Jimmy Carters words suggest?AHumans eagerness to meet creatures from outer space.BThe great progress made in space exploration.CThe best wishes for Americas space program.DHumans determination to explore outer space.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第四段的内容和其中的关键信息“we may live into yours”“to j
19、oin”“our determination”可知，美国前总统吉米卡特给外星人的留言内容传递了人类探索外太空的决心。故选D。8What seems to be the major problem for our visit to Proxima b?AThe lack of air on the planet.BToo great a distance from us.CUncertainty about life forms there.DThe glaring sunlight all years.解析：选B推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，如果人类想要探访比邻星b，需要寻找一种更快的抵达方式
20、。人类以3.6万英里每小时(约5.79万千米/时)的速度需要7.8万年才能到达那里。由此可推知，人类探索比邻星b的最大问题是比邻星b距离我们太远。故选B。tips 利用上下文语境猜测词义在文章中，任何一个单词都不是孤立存在的，它总要通过上下文和其他单词有着紧密的联系(如定义、重述、举例、近义词和反义词等)，通过这些联系可以猜测出单词的意思。有时作者在阐述某人、某物或某一现象的特点时，先是一般地或概括性地说一下，然后再作具体的说明或解释；或者反过来，先作具体的阐述，然后再进行归纳、总结。如果读者能抓住作者的思路就能从那些具体说明、解释或归纳中找出猜词的线索来。做词义猜测题，要学会“顺藤摸瓜”和“
21、上下取证”，即利用上下文提供的情景和线索，通过对平行结构或对应结构中的同义词、反义词等进行推断，再结合我们的生活常识和社会经验进行符合逻辑的综合分析，并依此来推测词义，切忌脱离上下文盲目猜测。例如上文B篇阅读中的第5题，根据“hit the jackpot”的上下文可知，科学家偶然发现了一颗类似地球的行星，这是一项能够改变科学的新发现。对于发现这颗行星的科学家来说，他们好像是中头奖了。hit the jackpot意为“中头奖”，在此可指“意外成功”。 .读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Mei Mei frowned as she helped
22、 her mother and father set out the cooking supplies in the shiny steel kitchen .Her family had just moved here from San Francisco, having bought a small restaurant, which was set to open in the next few days.“Moving here was a stupid idea. I have lost all my friends in San Francisco. What should I d
23、o now？” Mei Mei grumbled, mostly to herself.“What did you say？” Her mother asked, opening a box and taking out several pots and a wok.“Nothing，” Mei Mei mumbled. The girl had been complaining about the move, but her parents had made the decision and were now too busy getting ready for the grand open
24、ing to listen to her complaints.The first few days at her new school hadnt been easy, either. She found it hard to talk to people she didnt know, and it seemed like the students hadnt even noticed her. Mei Mei sighed and got back to washing dishes.On the day of the grand opening, Mei Meis parents we
25、re all smiles, welcoming customers into the restaurant, brightly decorated in gold and red. Even Mei Mei was in a good mood as she rushed around, seating guests, handing out menus, and pouring tall glasses of water. This was a big day for her family.At one of the tables sat a family with two daughte
26、rs who were about Mei Meis age. As she filled their glasses, Mei Mei realized the twins were in her class. Mei Mei ducked her head down so her long hair covered her face, and she turned away from the table.Mei Meis mother found her soon after, in the kitchen loading the dishwasher.“Honey, what are y
27、ou doing back here? We need you out front with the customers.”注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。Paragraph 1：“Mom, I dont want to be out there！” Paragraph 2：Mei Mei put a handful of cookies into a small plate and left the kitchen. 参考范文：Paragraph 1：“Mom, I dont want to be out there！” Mei Mei murmured, head d
28、ropping. Feeling Mei Mei was in a bad mood, her mother asked her what was wrong softly. At that moment, Mei Mei couldnt help pouring out her troubles, “Without a friend, Im isolated here.” Realizing they failed to care about Mei Meis feelings in entirely new surroundings, her mothers heart sank. Hol
29、ding her daughter in her arms, she apologized for her ignorance and suggested she make new friends by taking action first. What her mother said really comforted her and motivated her to take the first step. Suddenly, an idea popped into her head.Paragraph 2：Mei Mei put a handful of cookies into a sm
30、all plate and left the kitchen. She went straight toward the twins table and put the plate on their table, saying the cookies were specially prepared for friends by her parents restaurant. Amazed, the twins had their mouths open, for they had never seen Mei Mei as a friend. Mei Mei added that she was new here and wondered if they could be her tour guides on weekends. The twins nodded, sincerely inviting her to join them. Over chatting, Mei Mei found they shared the same interest making pots. She pictured three little girls making pots, her face lit up and lips curving in a smile.
