1、课时训练(十四).阅读理解A(2014湖南十校联考)Fernando and I were arguing about why I never took any real vacations.When he suggested we go off somewhere for three entire weeks，“You decide.” I said.He chose a little fishing village off the coast and he planned out a schedule.Our trip was full of wonder and fun，but when
2、 we got there，the shabby hotel failed to satisfy us，so we left a day early for the beach.As we drove，we passed two orphanages(孤儿院)Christmas was only a few days away，and I felt that I should stop to do something for the children.Then Fernando came up with a plan to help the poor children we saw.We ma
3、de a list of names，and then we went into town to buy new clothes，toys，and school supplies.For the rest of the day，we filled backpacks.We were excited about the celebration we had planned for the next day，December 26，when wed invite the families to the beach in front of the hotel and hand out the pre
4、sents.Fernando and I were still in bed at around 900 the next morning when we heard a cracking sound.“What is that？” I asked.As if in response，water started pouring into our room.The childrens backpacks we had arranged so neatly on the floor began floating around.The next thing I knew was that the r
5、oof was torn off，and Fernando and I were swept out.I thought I was going to die.Under the water，I forced myself to calm down and then I popped out.Suddenly I saw Fernando only four feet away.“What just happened？” I asked Fernando.“Tsunami(海啸)！” he shouted to me.“Just be strong.Whatever it was，” he t
6、old me，“its all over now.” But a few seconds later，another wave buried us.I tried to grab him as he reached out to me，but he fell back under the water，and I never saw him again.1What can we learn about the trip?AFernando often argued with the author about their trips.BThe author chose a little fishi
7、ng village off the coast.CThey would stay in the orphanages for Christmas Day.DTheir trip was satisfying at the beginning.2The author and Fernando left for the beach early because_.Athey were afraid of being lateBthe hotel disappointed themCthey wanted to be there ahead of othersDthey wanted to do s
8、omething for the children3When did the author go for the vacation?AA few days before Christmas.BThree weeks after Christmas.COn Christmas Day.DAt 900 on December 26.4What do you think the author would continue to write about?AHow his trip was ruined.BWhen Fernando came back to him.CHow he survived.D
9、Why the disaster happened.B(2014陕西五校二模)The world is filled with smart，educated and gifted people.We meet them every day.A few days ago，my car was not running well.I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic fixed it in just a few minutes.He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine
10、sound.I was amazed.The sad truth is that great talent is not enough.I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn.I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $ 100,000 a year.A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade told me how many docto
11、rs and dentists struggle financially.It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase，“They are one skill away from great wealth.”There is an old saying that goes，“JOB means Just Over Broke”And unfortunately，I would say that the saying applies to millions of people.Because schools do not think
12、 financial intelligence is intelligence，most workers “live_within_their_means”They work and they pay the bills.Instead I recommend that young people seek work for what they will learn，more than what they will earn.When I ask the classes I teach，“How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDon
13、alds？” almost all the students raise their hands.I then ask，“So if most of you can cook a better hamburger，how come McDonalds makes more money than you？” The answer is obvious：McDonalds is excellent at business systems.The world is filled with talented poor people.They focus on perfecting their skil
14、ls at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.5The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that_.Ahe is just one of the talented peopleBhe is ready to help othersChe has a sharp sense of hearingDhe knows little about car repairin
15、g6The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by“_”Aspend more than they can affordBdo in their own wayClive in their own circleDlive within what they earn7Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?AThey dont work hard enough.BThey lack financial intelligence.
16、CThey dont make full use of their talents.DThey have no specialized skills.8The main purpose of the author is to tell us_.Ahow young people can find a satisfactory jobBwhat schools should teach about financeCwhy so many talented people are poorDhow McDonalds makes much money.七选五补缺题Raising Confident
17、KidsSelfesteem(自尊)is a collection of beliefs or feelings we have about ourselves.Having a healthy selfesteem can protect us through difficult times and help us remain focused on what is important to us.Research shows that children with high selfesteem grow up to be more confident adults.Selfesteem b
18、uilding should start young._1_Praise actionsYoung children need feedback.Its how they measure their actions and it plays a role in learning from experience.Provide specific praise about actual actions performed and efforts made in the process._2_Identify strengthsPreschoolers are always watching eac
19、h other.On the bright side，they learn new things from each other.On the other side，they can become selfcritical when they see a peer accomplishing something they still struggle to do._3_Tell your child to focus on his strengths when he starts to draw comparisons.Foster(培养)a sense of belongingYoung c
20、hildren may not understand how peer pressure(同龄人的压力)works，but they feel it when theyre being excluded(排除)Show your children that they are important by listening to and responding to their needs and ideas.As much as possible，save grownup conversations for later so that you can have family conversatio
21、ns._4_5_As much as they need us，they also need to work on taking small steps towards independence.When they know they can do things，they feel more confident.Teach problem solving skills.Step back and let them work on challenges before jumping in to help.Help by asking，“How can we do this in a differ
22、ent way？Lets come up with some ideas together.” Getting kids involved in problem solving teaches them how to deal with challenges in the future.Building and maintaining healthy selfesteem can be a lifelong process，but the sooner you start，the more confident your children will become.AEncourage Indep
23、endenceBSpend quality time with childrenCTry to address their concerns as they arise，no matter how minor.DIf praise is only attached to success，kids will focus on “winning”EBe sure to point out your childs strengths regularly and be specific.FBelow are some tips to help you promote your childrens se
24、lfesteem.GEach parent has the responsibility to help children to become confident.短文改错A man in Hamburg，Germany，kept getting phone，but when he picked up a receiver there was no one on the other end of the phone.To begin with，he paid the phone company block the number.Therefore，it was expensive just a
25、s to stop one call，so he phoned the police.The police soon tracked the calls to a barber shop.Which happened was that every time someone paid for the haircut by credit card，the credit card machine dialed the wrong number in mistake.It was quite beyond the police why somebody at the barbers or the cr
26、edit card company noticed the problem.Fortunately，there had a happy outcome and the barbers credit card phone was reprogrammed.详解答案课时训练(十四).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文为一篇记叙文。作者和朋友在度假中看到了孤儿院中的孩子们，决定买些东西送给他们，不料却遭遇了海啸。1选D推理判断题。根据第二段的第二句“Our trip was full of wonder and fun，but.”可以看出作者的旅行开始是很令人满意的。故答案为D。2选B细节理解题。根据第二段
27、中的“the shabby hotel failed to satisfy us，so we left a day early for the beach”可知，作者他们由于对旅馆很失望，所以早早动身去了海滩。故答案为B。3选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Christmas was only a few days away.”和第三段中的“We were excited about the celebration we had planned for the next day，December 26.”可知，作者在圣诞节前几天就开始去度假了。故答案为A。4选C推理判断题。最后一段介绍了海啸到来
28、时他们遇到的危险，由此可推知，接下来要介绍的应该是他们是如何在海啸中幸存下来的。故答案为C。B【语篇解读】世界上到处都有聪明、有才能、有教养的人。为何他们会挣得少？有杰出的才能是不够的，他们缺乏的是财务智慧。5选A推理判断题。根据文章第一段的前两句“The world is filled with smart，educated and gifted people.We meet them every day.”可知，作者认为世界上到处都有有才能的人，接着举了身边的一个事例来证明自己的观点。故答案选A。6选D短语猜测题。根据第三段的第四句“They work and they pay the b
29、ills.”可知，大多数人为了付账单工作赚钱，量入而出地生活。live within their means表示“量入而出地生活”，故D项正确。7选B推理判断题。根据第三段第三句中的“Because schools do not think financial intelligence is intelligence”可知，学校并不重视关于财务智慧的教育；再由最后一段的最后一句可推知，人们挣得少主要是因为缺乏财务智慧。故B项正确。8选C写作意图题。文章通过多个事例分析了为何有才能的人却挣不到钱，故C项正确。.七选五补缺题【语篇解读】本文是应用文，主要针对如何培养孩子的自尊心给家长提出了几点建议
30、。1选F第一段叙述了自尊的重要性。本空在第一段末尾，为过渡性的语句，并结合下文内容可知，应选F。2选D本段的大意是要表扬孩子。空前说在孩子做事情的过程中，家长要对他们的行为和努力进行表扬，因此本空选D，其含义为“如果只表扬成功，那么孩子就会关注胜利”。3选E本段的大意是要发现孩子的长处。本空选E符合段落主旨。E项的含义为“要经常指出孩子的优点，而且要具体”。4选C本段的大意是培养孩子的归属感。家长要关心孩子，倾听孩子的需求和想法。故本空选C，其含义为“无论多么微不足道，家长也要表示关心”。5选A本空为段落标题。本段主要讲如何培养孩子独立做事的能力。因此本空选A。.短文改错A man in Ha
31、mburg，Germany，kept getting ，but when he picked up receiver there was no one on the other end of the phone.To begin with，he paid the phone company block the number.，it was expensive just to stop one call，so he phoned the police.The police soon tracked the calls to a shop. happened was that every time someone paid for the haircut by credit card，the credit card machine dialed the wrong number mistake.It was quite beyond the police why at the barbers or the credit card company noticed the problem.Fortunately，there a happy outcome and the barbers credit card phone was reprogrammed.