1、考点规范练14(必修5Unit 14).阅读理解A(2016天津一中月考)Most people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships.But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies(盟友):uncertainty and confusion.Most of us arent trained to like confusion or to admi
2、t we feel hesitant and uncertain.In our schools and organizations,we place value on sounding certain and confident.As life continues to speed up,I believe our changing world requires less certainty and far more curiosity.Im not suggesting we let go of our beliefs,but that we become curious about wha
3、t someone else believes.As we become open to the disturbing differences,sometimes we discover that another way of interpreting the world is actually essential to our survival.For me,the first step in becoming curious is to admit that Im not succeeding in figuring things out by myself.If my solutions
4、 dont work as well as Id like,I take these as signs that its time to begin asking others what they think.I try to become a conscious listener,actively listening for differences.There are many ways to listen for differences.Lately,Ive been listening for what surprises me.This isnt easyIm accustomed t
5、o sitting there,nodding my head as someone voices his opinions.But when I notice what surprises me,Im able to see my own views more clearly,including my assumptions.If youre willing to be disturbed and confused,I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you.Listen
6、for whats different and what surprises you.Try to stop the voice of judgment or opinion and just listen.At the end,notice whether youve learned something new.We have the opportunity many times a day to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain.When we listen wit
7、h fewer judgments,we always develop better relationships with each other.Its not differences that divide us.Its our judgments that do. Curiosity and good listening bring us back together.As I consider partnering with confusion and uncertainty,Im learning that we dont have to agree with each other in
8、 order to think well together.There is no need for us to be joined at the head.We are already joined by our hearts.1.According to the passage,when communicating with others,most of us try to behave .A.hesitantly and confusedlyB.honestly and harmoniouslyC.responsibly and activelyD.confidently and con
9、vincingly2.According to the author,in order to cope with our changing world,we should .A.reconsider traditional beliefs before accepting themB.learn to interpret other peoples behaviorC.become more curious about other peoples opinionsD.try to develop more harmonious relationships with others3.What d
10、oes the passage advise you to do when you hear different ideas?A.We should let go of our beliefs.B.We should admit that we are not succeeding in figuring out things.C.We should be accustomed to sitting there and listening.D.We should listen and find out the valuable points.4.What do the underlined s
11、entences in the passage imply?A.We should listen more and judge less.B.We should make decisions based on sound judgment.C.Differences among people separate them.D.It is important to seek common ground and reserve differences.5.Which of the following best describes the authors attitude to uncertainty
12、 and confusion?A.Favorable.B.Resistant.C.Curious.D.Doubtful.BRobert Munsch is an American born Canadian author of childrens books.He was born in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.After graduating,Munsch at first wanted to become a priest(牧师) but then he changed his career path towards writing stories for chil
13、dren.He started off with working at day care centers.In 1975,he decided to move back to Canada.There he worked in the preschool at the University of Guelph in Ontario.He also lectured and then became an assistant professor.Munsch is all about storytelling and that is something he loves most.His illu
14、strative(解说的) style of telling his story attracted the attention of his first audience in 1972.And that was the beginning of his storytelling career.According to Munsch,a story needs to be told 200 times in order to become perfect in front of his audience.Munschs story characters are taken from real
15、 lifethe children he meets while storytelling in different places.For example his story Ribbon Rescue was inspired by a girl who came to hear his story wearing a ribbon dress.Another story called Light House was inspired by two children named Amanda and Jeremiah who he met in Pontiac,Michigan.His ow
16、n children have also played a part in his stories.Munsch has written many books which have also been translated in various languages.His first books The Mud Puddle and the Dark were published in 1979.His most notable work is the book Love You Forever which was published in 1986.This book became an i
17、nternational bestseller.Munsch is most known for his way of storytelling with a much overstated(夸张的) expression and in different voices.Some of his books have also been made into animated(动画的)series named Bunch of Munsch.6.After graduating,Munsch.A.set up many care centersB.found a job as a professo
18、rC.became an excellent priestD.planned to write books for children7.The fact that Munsch tells a story 200 times shows that .A.the story is very popularB.Munsch works very hardC.Munsch forgets the story easilyD.the story is too difficult for Munsch8.What can we know about Munschs story characters?A.
19、They can speak various languages.B.They come from Munschs real life.C.They all like wearing ribbon dresses.D.They are all about Munschs children.9.Which book made Munsch world-famous?A.Ribbon RescueB.Light House C.The Mud Puddle and the DarkD.Love You Forever.七选五(2016陕西西安一中月考)When you begin to resea
20、rch your family history,youll get to know your parents and grandparents in a different way.Youll see them through their memories of others.Here are some tips on how to write your family history:1 Record their memories on paper,on audio cassette or videotape.Take photos of relatives.They should inclu
21、de the old homes where they lived and the places where ancestors are buried.2Read every old letter.Go through any old letter you might have saved from your parents and relatives.3 These will give you insight into common everyday events that almost everyone has forgotten.4 You may want to collect thi
22、s history only as a family record for yourself and your children.Or you might want to have it printed in booklet form for family and any others who are interested in what your family has done.Nowadays,with desktop publishing programs,you can even publish the family history yourself,without having to
23、 take it to a printer.Keep memories alive.Family histories are fascinating.5 There are always some people who neglected to write down the tales of the past and record the family stories.If you dont do this now,some day youll say,“I wish Id written all that information down for my children and future
24、 generations.”A.Publish a history.B.Visit other relatives.C.Talk with your parents.D.Dont let yours be forgotten.E.Write down your inner feeling.F.In addition,remember those youve written them.G.Meanwhile,search old photo albums of other relatives.书面表达假如你是李华,最近你在报纸上看到了某旅行社的招聘信息,你对兼职导游这一职位很感兴趣,请你根据下面
25、提示用英语写一封求职信。1.写信的目的及感兴趣的职位;2.个人基本信息:年龄:18岁;性格特点:交流技能;工作经验等;3.求职理由:读过很多关于旅游方面的书,了解周边景点等。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。导学号03730048#考点规范练14.A1.D细节推断题。根据第一段的说明可知,我们和别人交流时,常重视让自己听起来很肯定,很有自信。2.C推理判断题。根据文章第二段可知,随着生活节奏的不断加快,我们相信改变的世界需要较好的肯定,而需要更多的好奇心,对别人的观点也是如此,应充满好奇。故选C项。3.D推理判断题。文章第三、四、五这三段介绍了如何听别人发表观点,最
26、后在第五段结束说明了最终我们注意是否从倾听中找到一些新的东西。由此可以推断出答案。4.A句意理解题。倒数第二段说明的是当我们在听的时候少进行判断,总是能更好地发展和别人之间的关系,由此可知,该句所要表达的是我们应该多听,少进行判断。5.A观点态度题。文章从一开头便说明了我们应多一些不肯定,多些怀疑,全文紧紧围绕着这一主题展开,故作者的态度很明确,对其是支持的。B6.D细节理解题。根据文中第一段的“.then he changed his career path towards writing stories for children.”可知,毕业后Robert Munsch放弃了最初当牧师的决
27、定,开始了为儿童写故事的事业。7.B推理判断题。根据文中第三段“According to Munsch,a story needs to be told 200 times in order to become perfect in front of his audience.”可知,Munsch工作非常努力。8.B细节理解题。根据文中第四段可知,Munsch故事人物都源自其真实的生活。9.D推理判断题。根据文中倒数第二段中的“This book became an international bestseller.”可知,选项D正确。.15 CGFAD.One possible versio
28、n:Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing to apply for a position in your company that I saw advertised in the newspaper the other day.I would be interested in the role of part-time tour guide.My name is Li Hua and I am 18 years old.I think I might be right for the job due to the following qualifications.I k
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