1、Unit 9 Wheels课时练12篇阅读1篇完形.阅读理解A(2020合肥高三联考)Two deer jumped out in front of 16yearold Amanda Floyds car. She put on the brake, stopping the car just in time. But later, she started texting. Distracted, Amanda turned left and right, then crashed into another car. Luckily, she wasnt in a real carshe wa
2、s in a driving simulator(模拟器) at Roosevelt High School, Ohio, US. “I never really realized that cars made a turn that much，” Amanda, a junior, said. She added that she wouldnt text while driving anymore.The Ohio Department of Transportation(ODOT) and Ohio State Highway Patrol brought the simulator t
3、o the school. They said they wanted to help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, texting, or talking on the phone.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claimed 3，450 lives in 2016 alone. Experts believe the actual figure is probably hi
4、gher.The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students. They lined up and crowded around to watch each other take turns. The simulator has a steering wheel(方向盘), brake and gas pedal(油门). It is made up of three large computer screens on a table.St
5、udents choose a distraction, such as driving while drunk or texting. They always crash, of course. Then, they are pulled over by the police to be taught the bad results of their driving：how much damage theyve caused, what their fine is, if anyone died in the accident, and if theyre going to go to pr
6、ison.“It teaches how to drive without being on the road，” said Shante Thompson, 16. She had just crashed into a deer.ODOT spokesman Justin Chesnic said hundreds of kids have gone behind the wheel so far. He said even more have benefited from watching their classmates.“Driving is such a major respons
7、ibility, so take it seriously，” he said. “Put away your cellphone. A lot of the accidents out there are because of distracted driving. It can not only change your life, but change someone elses life forever. The results are serious.”【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一个驾驶模拟器，学生通过操作这个驾驶模拟器可以增强交通安全意识。1What does the
8、author intend to do in Paragraph 1?AIntroduce the topic of the text.BIllustrate the authors point of view.CProvide some advice for the readers.DOffer some background information.A解析：推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章第一段讲述了一个事例，然后通过这个事例引出了本文的话题，即driving simulator。由此可推知，作者写第一段的目的是引出文章的主题，故选A。2Why is the driving simulato
9、r project introduced to Roosevelt High School?AIt tests the students ability to stay focused.BIt gets students to have fun between classes.CIt teaches students how to deal with traffic accidents.DIt makes students aware of the dangers of distracted driving.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They said they wanted to
10、help students learn about the danger of driving while drunk, texting, or talking on the phone.”可知，他们想要帮助学生们了解醉酒、发短信或者打电话时驾车的危害，故选D。3What can we know about the driving simulator?AIt is connected to the local police station.BIt is a real car but has large computer screens.CIt attracts the students int
11、erest as a computer program.DIt benefits the students who use it more than those who only watch.C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的描述，尤其是“The simulator is basically a computer program. Like many computer games, it was a hit with the students.”可知，这个模拟器实质上是一个电脑程序，和许多电脑游戏一样，它很受学生们的欢迎，引起了学生们的兴趣，故选C。4What is the main idea
12、of the passage?ATraffic rules in Ohio, US.BDangers of distracted driving.CSimulated driving for students.DAdvantages of computer games.C解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一个驾驶模拟器，学生通过操作它可以增强交通安全意识，故选C。B(2020济南模拟)New York Walking ToursStatue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking TourStart this exciting guided 4hou
13、r tour by getting early Reserve Line Access boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island. Once there, go inside the base of the statue and head to the observation decks for an awesome view of New York City and its surroundings. Then come back on the ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of imm
14、igration(移民入境) to America that took place here between 1892 and 1954.Central Park Walking TourWalk through Central Parks most picturesque highlights on a 2hour tour with a professional photographer. Remember your New York City adventure with unforgettable images of you with family or friends as you
15、circle the towers at Belvedere Castle, and walk through paths with flowers in the Conservatory Garden, or feed the swans by the Loeb Boathouse.New York City Architecture Walking TourLearn about the history of the buildings that define the New York City skyline on a 3hour walking architecture tour. W
16、alk down the famous 42nd Street corridor with a longtime New York resident(居民) and architectural expert, stopping along the way to learn about Midtown Manhattans most iconic structures like the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library.Greenwich Village Walking TourGre
17、enwich Village is one of New York Citys most beautiful and famous neighborhoods. Take a guided 2hour walking tour of this legendary Lower Manhattan space. Hear about the famous artists who once lived here, from Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and countless others. Walk the winding streets
18、 and visit popular Washington Square Park, reliving more than 200 years of history.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四个在纽约进行徒步旅行的项目。5Why do tourists visit Ellis Island?ATo know about American immigration history.BTo explore the surroundings of the island.CTo get a whole view of New York City.DTo observe Statue of
19、 Liberty closely.A解析：细节理解题。根据Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour部分的最后一句“Then come back on the ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration(移民入境) to America that took place here between 1892 and 1954.”可知，旅游者参观埃利斯岛的目的是了解移民美国的历史。故选A。6Who will go with tourists on Central P
20、ark Walking Tour?AAn experienced guide.BAn architectural expert.CA professional photographer.DA longtime New York resident.C解析：细节理解题。根据Central Park Walking Tour部分的第一句“Walk through Central Parks most picturesque highlights on a 2hour tour with a professional photographer.”可知，在中央公园的徒步旅行中会有一个专业摄影师和旅游者在
21、一起。故选C。7Which tour takes the longest time?ACentral Park Walking Tour.BGreenwich Village Walking Tour.CNew York City Architecture Walking Tour.DStatue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour.D解析：细节理解题。根据Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour部分第一句中的“Start this exciting guided 4hour tour”可知，这
22、个徒步旅行需要4个小时。而其他三个徒步旅行需要的时间分别是：A：2个小时，B：2个小时，C：3个小时。故选D。8What can tourists do on Greenwich Village Walking Tour?ATake unforgettable pictures.BCome across Bob Dylan.CVisit New York Public Library.DLearn about famous artists.D解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句“Hear about the famous artists who once lived here, from Ed
23、gar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and countless others.”可知，游客可以通过Greenwich Village Walking Tour这个徒步旅行项目去了解著名的艺术家。故选D。.完形填空(2020大连一模)Being jobless for the last three months, I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his _1_ from a good school and he might have to go to a less qualified school. I ha
24、ve moved from a spacious(宽敞的) apartment to a small one in order to _2_ my living expenses. My wife has built extra stress. On top of that, my fatherinlaw _3_ a week ago, which has added fuel to fire, _4_ our family into a more terrible state.In these circumstances I have two mental _5_： either to fe
25、el upset and keep losing my peace of mind, or _6_ my negative thoughts with super mental powers about selfconfidence and consistency, and _7_ applying for new jobs with positive attitude.I choose the second option because I believe that the pain I am _8_ today will build up my _9_. My strengths will
26、 then increase my confidence and make me a(n) _10_ man one day. I understand that good and bad stages are parts of _11_. While good times make me happy, bad times _12_ the “inner” me.Two months later, _13_， I have finally landed a job which is very exciting and offers a nice salary. Time has healed
27、my wifes mental stress _14_ the death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good school because the admissions for new academic year were still _15_！As I am back on the track of normal life, I can _16_ say that the most important things that helped me _17_ the crisis(危机) were my
28、 consistent character of patience, and _18_ attitude towards life. So, while I wish you all the best life can _19_ you, I would highly recommend taking the same attitude towards life _20_ you are trapped in any of such situations.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要通过讲述作者成功应对困境的故事从而启迪读者要一直保持积极的生活态度。1A.admissionBbenefi
29、tCdiploma DpermissionA解析：根据该句中的“he might have to go to a less qualified school”可推知，作者的儿子失去了进入好学校的资格，与下文中的“My son has already been accepted by another good school because the admissions for new academic year were still _！”呼应。2A.share BreduceCbreak DraiseB解析：根据上文可知，作者失业三个月，为了缩减生活开支作者从宽敞的公寓搬到了较小的公寓。3A.
30、showed up Bset offCfell down Dpassed awayD解析：根据下文中的“Time has healed my wifes mental stress _ the death of her father.”可知，作者妻子的父亲过世了。pass away“去世”。4A.putting BfindingCforming DliftingA解析：根据语境可知，作者的岳父一周前去世了，这使作者一家处于更糟糕的状态，put“使处于(某状态或情况)”符合语境。5A.problems BconcernsCchoices DactivitiesC解析：根据空后的“either t
31、o feel upset.or _ my negative thoughts”可推知，作者面对这种困境，有两种心理选择(choices)，与下文中的“I choose the second option”相呼应。6A.link BreplaceCmix DexchangeB解析：固定搭配replace.with.意为“用替代”，与空前的“keep”形成对比，故选B。7A.regret BstopCkeep DriskC解析：根据下文中的“I have finally landed a job”可推知，作者也可以保持积极的态度，继续申请新的工作。keep“继续”。8A.practicing Bs
32、ufferingCproducing DrelievingB解析：根据语境可知，作者选择以积极的态度继续申请新的工作，因为作者相信他现在遭受的(suffering)痛苦将增强他的毅力(character)。9A.intelligence BbodyCcharacter DreputationC解析：参见上题解析。10A.careful BhardworkingCeasygoing DsuccessfulD解析：根据上文作者失去工作，儿子不能进入好的学校，岳父去世等一堆糟心的事，并结合该句“My strengths will then increase my confidence and mak
33、e me a(n) _ man one day.”可推知，作者相信自己有一天会成功。11A.life BwealthCtime DhealthA解析：根据语境并结合常识可知，作者明白好的阶段和坏的阶段都是生活的一部分，与下文中的“As I am back on the track of normal life”呼应。12A.hide BdestroyCstrengthen DkillC解析：根据该段第一句并结合语境可推知，艰难的时光会让作者韬光养晦，积蓄力量。13A.desperately BunwillinglyChopefully DfortunatelyD解析：根据语境可知，两个月后，作
34、者幸运地(fortunately)找到了一份称心的工作。14A.regardless of Bdue toCinstead of Dapart fromB解析：根据语境可知，前后句表示逻辑上的因果关系，前果后因。due to“由于”符合语境。15A.occupied BemptyCopen DclosedC解析：根据语境可知，新学年入学申请依然开放(open)，因此作者的儿子被另一所好学校录取。16A.disappointedly BsurprisedlyCdeliberately DconfidentlyD解析：根据上文中的“My strengths will then increase m
35、y confidence”可推知，当生活回到正轨时，作者信心满满(confidently)。17A.fight BmeetCchange DdelayA解析：根据上文可知，作者战胜了(fight)危机，生活重新步入正轨。18A.general BpositiveCfriendly DhonestB解析：根据上文中的“applying for new jobs with positive attitude”并结合语境可推知，作者始终如一的坚毅性格和积极的(positive)生活态度帮助作者战胜了生活中的危机。19A.offer BexpectCmanage DsendA解析：根据语境可知，作者祝
36、愿人们万事如意。offer“给予”符合语境。20A.as if Bin thatCnow that Din caseD解析：根据语境可知，作者极力建议人们如果陷入像这样的境地，也以相同的态度面对生活。in case“如果，假使”。课时练22篇阅读1篇读后续写.阅读理解A(2020河南六市高三联考)Being stuck behind crowds of slow walkers when youre in a hurry is one of the most annoying things. But now, Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, one of
37、the UKs largest shopping malls, has introduced its very own fast lane for shoppers in a hurry, aiming to help impatient shoppers avoid slow walkers and the anger that goes with them.The Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex has introduced a 720foot “fast lane” reserved for fast walkers only, just in tim
38、e for the festive rush. The centres management team said, “The lane will help the shoppers who know where they want to go quickly and dont want to get caught in behind unhurried shoppers at the busiest time of the year.”The fast lane was introduced after a MasterCard survey found that 80 percent of
39、consumers found slow walkers their biggest annoyance while shopping. The research also found that the average walking speed slowed down by 21 percent during the festive shopping period, as most shoppers spent more time window shopping during this period.Gary Mortimer, an expert from the Queensland U
40、niversity of Technology, said he wasnt surprised by the promotion about the launch of the fast lane, and thought the concept would appeal to shoppers all over the world.“Crowded parking lots and busy shopping centres tend to be two of the biggest complaints of shoppers over the festive season，” he s
41、aid. “I think the fast lanes are a new approach. However, I suspect it will be a bit like fast lanes on the highway, so it might end up being more trouble than its worth.”The MasterCard survey also identified the four most common types of shoppers. They include “Skaters” who try and make their way t
42、hrough crowds politely, “Dodgers” who move down the paths to avoid slow walkers, “Bulldozers” who push their way through crowds, and “Tutters” who express their frustrations to slow walkers.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了英国一家大型购物中心在节日高峰期引进快速通道一事。1The fast lane is intended for the shoppers who_Acant move quickly becau
43、se of physical disabilitiesBbuy things on their shopping lists quicklyCtake their time to do window shoppingDwant to leave the mall quicklyB解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“But now, Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, one of the UKs largest shopping malls, has introduced its very own fast lane for shoppers in a hur
44、ry, aiming to help impatient shoppers avoid slow walkers and the anger that goes with them.”和第二段最后一句“The centres management team said, The lane will help the shoppers who know where they want to go quickly and dont want to get caught in behind unhurried shoppers at the busiest time of the year.”可推知，
45、快速通道是为那些想迅速购物的人而设计的，故选B。2What is Gary Mortimers attitude to the fast lane?ASupportive.BIndifferent.CCritical. DObjective.D解析：观点态度题。根据对第四段及第五段的整体理解可知，Gary Mortimer对快速通道进行了全面的评论，既肯定了快速通道的优点，又看到了其潜在的劣势，因此他的态度是客观的，故选D。3Who may patiently move behind a slow crowd?ASkaters. BDodgers.CBulldozers. DTutters.A
46、解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句中的“Skaters who try and make their way through crowds politely”可推知，Skaters在购物时会耐心地跟在缓慢的人群后，故选A。4What is the main idea of the text?AShopping can be annoying sometimes.BHow to avoid slow walkers when shopping.CThe problems that shopping centres face during busy holidays.DThe shopping
47、mall creates the fast lane to avoid slow walkers.D解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段开篇点题，并结合对全文的整体理解可知，本文主要介绍了英国一家大型购物中心引进快速通道，从而在节日高峰期使购物迅速的人避开购物缓慢的人的新闻，故选D。B(2020陕西部分学校摸底)While we may think it feels good to complain, complaining has some bad effects associated with it.Why isnt complaining beneficial? Research shows t
48、hat it connects our brain with negativity. The brain is designed to work efficiently. This means that when we repeat a thought, negative or positive, the nerve cells form a bridge between each other to pass information in a higher speed. Therefore, the next time we have a similar type of thought, it
49、 is more easily passed. This explains why certain thought patterns become habits.Yet the harmful effects dont stop there. A study shows that complaining causes the hippocampus(海马), which plays a vital role in problemsolving, to become smaller.In addition to causing brain damage, complaining also rel
50、eases a stress hormone: cortisol(皮质醇), a kind of chemical the body produces when we meet with some danger. Constantly having a high level of cortisol results in high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and lower immunity(免疫力)The ill effects of our complaining arent just limited to ourselves: they also
51、 involve those around us. We tend to mirror the moods of our friends. For this reason, we should be cautious about having stubborn complainers in our circle of companions.The best way to deal with constant negativity is to develop a sense of gratitude. Just like complaining acts as a poison, gratitu
52、de acts as a medicine. Research shows it lowers cortisol levels by 23 percent, as well as reduces blood pressure and blood sugar. It also decreases tiredness and depression. Gratitude is the perfect cure for complaining, a behavior that steals our brain power, happiness and physical wellbeing.What h
53、ave you observed about the effects of complaining in your own life or in the lives of others? Have you noticed that when you are grateful, you feel better all round? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.【解题导语】研究发现，抱怨与消极性密切相关，除了导致脑损伤，抱怨还会释放皮质醇，持续高水平的皮质醇会导致高血压、高血糖和免疫力低下，而感恩却与之相反，会带
54、来很多益处；人们在生活中要少点抱怨，多些感恩。5What do Paras. 23 mainly talk about?AThe diseases caused by complaining.BThe decrease of a vital part of our brain.CThe bad effects of complaining on brain power.DThe reason why certain thought patterns become habits.C解析：段落大意题。根据第二段第一、二句和第三段第一句“Yet the harmful effects dont st
55、op there.”可知，第二、三段主要讲的是抱怨对人的脑力的不良影响。故选C项。6What can we know about cortisol from the passage?AGratitude is an effective cure for cortisol.BOur body produces cortisol when we feel excited.CCortisol is a chemical that can cause brain damage.DHaving a high level of cortisol can lead to many health proble
56、ms.D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Constantly having a high level of cortisol results in.immunity(免疫力)”可知，高水平的皮质醇会导致很多健康问题。故选D项。7What attitude does the writer take to stubborn complainers?AGrateful. BTolerant.CDisapproving. DSkeptical.C解析：观点态度题。根据第五段的内容尤其是最后一句“For this reason, we should be cautious panions.”可知，抱
57、怨者也会对身边的人有不好的影响，因此作者认为身边有顽固的抱怨者时要小心，由此可推知，作者对抱怨者持不赞成的态度。故选C项。8Where can the passage most probably appear?AIn a newspaper.BIn a medical report.COn a website.DIn a radio program.C解析：文章出处题。根据最后一段最后一句“Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.”可知，本文很可能出现在一个网站上。故选C项。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开
58、头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she
59、 felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching a middleaged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked，“Hey, girl, you want to hav
60、e the noodles？”“Oh, yes, but I dont have money on me，”she replied.“Thats nothing. Ill treat you today，”said the man.“Come in.”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, and the smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.“What is it？”asked the man kindly.“Nothing. Actually I was
61、just touched by your kindness！”said Jenny as she wiped her tears.“Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger！”Hearing the words, the seller smiled，“Girl, do you really
62、think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her？”Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered her mothers fam
63、iliar face and weathered hands.“Why didnt I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted. Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me？”On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.Paragrap
64、h 1：Approaching the doorway, _Paragraph 2：A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. _One possible version：Paragraph 1：Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house.“Where might my mother be？”she wondered.“Is she really so angry with me th
65、at she doesnt want to show any care for me？”Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother, and she just realized that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her. Tears rolled down her cheeks.Para
66、graph 2：A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head to see the familiar face and the worried eyes.“Here you come! Ive been looking for you，”came the tired voice. Jenny couldnt help but throw herself into her mothers arms.“Im sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.”She expressed the sincere apology and the great gratitude. Then she felt the hug tightened.
