1、Integrated skills.阅读理解AMy name is Chelsea Chowderhead.A chowder is a kind of soup. I was laughed at because of my last name as soon as I started school.So when my family moved to South Carolina，I asked my dad if I could change my name.“You shouldnt change who you are.Let people get to know you first
2、 and your name later.When you meet someone new，ask them a good question, something youre really interested in.Once people start talking about themselves，they dont judge (评价) you.”Two days later I headed to my new school for the first day of class.At lunch，I noticed that there were twin brothers who
3、were talking to each other.I remembered my dads advice，so I decided to try.I noticed that their lunch boxes were identical.“Whats it like being a twin？”I asked.They looked surprised.Then one said，“No one has ever asked us that！”“Most of the time its good，”the other said.“When youre a twin you always
4、 have someone to talk to and have lunch with.”In no time we were laughing and talking.Then one of the brothers said，“Im Nicholas，and this is my brother，Nathaniel. Whats your name？”I took a deep breath and said，“Im Chelsea Chowderhead.”“Chowder? Like the soup？” asked Nathaniel.“Yes，” I replied，lookin
5、g down.“Hey，cool！Do you want to come over after school and play basketball with us？” Nathaniel asked. I nodded.And that is how I became friends with the twin brothers.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Chelsea Chowderhead曾因自己的姓名而受到同学们的嘲笑，所以在转学后他想改名字。父亲没有同意，但是给他提了个好建议。他按照父亲的建议去做，在开学第一天就与一对双胞胎兄弟结为好友。1Why did the writer wa
6、nt to change his name?ABecause people made fun of it.BBecause he wanted to make more friends.CBecause it was hard to remember.DBecause he wanted to be cool in the new school.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段中的A chowder is a kind of soup.I was laughed at because of my last name可知，因为他的姓和一种汤的名称一样，以前的同学总笑话他，所以在转学后，他想改名字
7、。2The writers father advised him to_.Amove to a new classBsay hello to othersCshare his interestsDask good questions解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中父亲所说的话When you meet someone new，ask them a good question，something youre really interested in.可知，D项正确。3The underlined word “identical” in Paragraph 4 probably means _.
8、AsameBbeautifulCbig Dfull解析：选A词义猜测题。根据本词后作者的问题以及常识可以推断，一般双胞胎用的东西都是一样的。4When the twin brothers asked his name，the writer felt _.Asurprised BangryCnervous Dproud解析：选C推理判断题。根据I took a deep breath以及looking down.可知，名字是作者的心病，当双胞胎兄弟问他叫什么名字时，他怕又遭到嘲笑，所以很紧张。BAs computers become more popular in China, Chinese
9、people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input (输入) Chinese characters.But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes (笔画) of each Chinese character when writing on paper.Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.Do you write
10、 by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school.And computer dependence is more wide spread among university students.Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer.All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.Its fa
11、ster and easier to correct the mistakes if using a computer.And thats why computers are being used more and more often in modern education.“When Im writing with a pen, I find I often cant remember how to write a character, though I feel Im familiar with it.”“Im not in the mood to write when faced wi
12、th a pen and paper.”Many students dont feel this is something to worry about.Now that its more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?Many educators think differently.Shi Liwei, the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital, said, “Chinese characters enjo
13、y both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value.But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value.All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost.And handwriting contains the writers emotion.Through ones handwriting, people can get to know ones thinking and personal
14、ity.Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory (必修的) and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.
15、语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。随着电脑越来越流行，中国人写汉字越来越少，这也带来了很多问题，引起了人们的担心。为了鼓励学生多用手写，许多学校进行了一系列的活动来锻炼学生的书写能力。5The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because _.Athey are usually asked to email their homework and essaysBthey find it not easy to remember how to write a characterCthey can correct
16、the mistakes they make quickly and convenientlyDcomputers have become a trend and fashion in China解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的Its faster and easier to correct the mistakes if using a computer.And thats why computers are being used more and more often in modern education.可知，用电脑输入修改错误很方便，这是人们使用电脑的主要原因，故选C。6Whic
17、h of the following statements is NOT true about advantages of handwriting?AHandwriting contains the writers emotion.BHandwriting can impress people well and build their selfconfidence.CThe writers thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.DChinese characters enjoy both practical a
18、nd aesthetic value.解析：选B细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Shi Liwei, . said, “Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value .And handwriting contains the writers emotion. Through ones handwriting, people can get to know ones thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better firs
19、t impression of them.” 可知，A、C、D三项都是手写汉字的优点，只有B项文章没有提及，故选B。7We can draw the conclusion from the passage that _.Amore and more students will give up writing on a computerBwriting by hand will give way to typing by computer one dayCthe typing article better expresses ones feelings and qualityDmore and
20、more students will pay attention to handwriting解析：选D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Chinese characters enjoy both practical and . will give people a better first impression of them.可知，用手书写有许多好处。最后一段内容说明北京许多小学也鼓励学生多用手写，大学教授要求学生交手写的作业和论文。由此可推断出，越来越多的学生会注意自己的书写。故选D项。8Which of the following can best serve as the title o
21、f the passage?ATo Type or to Handwrite?BThe Importance of Handwriting and TypingCWriting by Computer Will Replace Writing by HandDPractical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters解析：选A标题归纳题。主题句是第一段中的But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes (笔画) of each Ch
22、inese character when writing on paper.并结合最后一段内容可知，全文是关于电脑输入和手写汉字的问题。文章反复出现的单词是type、handwrite，这与选项A中的To Type or to Handwrite？相照应。分析选项可知，A符合题意，故选A。.阅读七选五If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. _1_ Wor
23、king out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. _2_Your metabolism (新陈代谢) gets a head start. _3_ If you work out in the mornings, then you will be
24、 getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep._4_ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very exc
25、ited._5_ If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.There are a lot of benefits to working out, esp
26、ecially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.AYou will stick to your diet.BYour quality of sleep improves.CYou prefer healthy food to fast food.DThere is no reason you should exercise in the morning.EYou can keep your
27、 head clear for 410 hours after exercise.FAfter you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.GIf you are planning to do exercise regularly, or youre doing it now, then listen up!语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了早晨锻炼身体的好处，可以提高工作效率，加速新陈代谢，改善睡眠质量和养成规律的饮食习惯。1选G根据空前的内容“生活忙碌没有时间锻炼”和空后的内容“晨练除了身体健康之外，还能
28、带来其他好处”，下文接着列举了晨练的其他好处。由此可知，此处缺一个承上启下句。G项中then listen up！很好地起到了承上启下的作用。故选G。2选E根据上一句Exercising makes you more awake可知，E项(你可以在运动后保持头脑清醒410个小时。)是对上一句的进一步解释，故选E。3选F空前句子是本段的主题句，晨练是新陈代谢的开始，空后句子说如果晨练，你会一整天卡路里都在燃烧，F项(锻炼之后，你一整天都在燃烧卡路里。)是空后句子的根据，空后句子是对F项的进一步延伸。故选F。4选B此处缺一个主题句，空后句子解释了早起锻炼的人比晚上锻炼的人睡得更好。B项(你的睡眠质
29、量提高了。)是对后面内容的总述。故选B。5选A根据空后句子If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day.可知，A项(你将坚持你的饮食。)符合本段内容，是主题句，起到统领下文的作用。故选A。.应用文写作假定你是李华，请给你刚上高中的朋友Mike写一封电子邮件，对他的学校生活提出建议。注意：1.词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Mike， Y
30、ours, Li Hua参考范文：Dear Mike，How are you? Im glad to offer you some advice about senior high school life.As a senior high school student, youll have a lot of challenges to get over. Its also an opportunity to improve your thinking and realize your potential.You must make every effort to acquire more k
31、nowledge and at the same time, try to balance your study and your health. Amazing advance lies in your attitude and efforts. If you make a plan, stick to it. Pay a regular visit to the library, making the most of school resources. Your efforts are to make a difference to your life and youll have more confidence about your future.Best wishes!Yours, Li Hua
