1、课时分层作业(十二).阅读理解AAddyson Moffitt is an 8yearold from Kansas City，Missouri.Maurine Chelagat is a 9yearold from a village in Kenya called Bartabwa.It might not seem as if the girls have much in common，but when they met at a dinner two years ago，in Kansas City，they instantly hit it off“We had this one l
2、ittle red ball to play with，” Addyson told others.“We didnt have any electronics or phones，no iPads or TV.It was just us playing.” Addyson and Maurine still keep in touch now.The dinner was hosted by the nonprofit group World Vision International.In some parts of the world people must walk several m
3、iles each day to collect water from a stream or another water source.Often，the water is polluted，World Vision builds wells，pipelines，and rain catchers in these communities.Addyson was at the dinner because her family supports World Vision.Maurine was there because her village had been without clean
4、water.World Vision fixed that by building a water station there.Addyson was inspired by Maurine.“People helped Maurine so she could have clean water，and kids are dying because they dont have it.” she says，“I want to help.”Races are one way World Vision raises money to pay for its water projects.Runn
5、ers pledge to run a race，often a 26mile marathon or 13mile half marathon.They ask people to support them by donating to World Vision.Addyson decided to run the 2017 Kansas City Half Marathon for World Vision.At age 7，she was one of the youngestever runners in the race，and had to get special permissi
6、on to participate.Addyson spent four months training with her parents，waking up before 6 am.to run.Meanwhile，she started fundraising(募捐)by clearing the plates at a restaurant for tips and asking friends to make donations as birthday presents.By October 2017，when Addyson ran the race，shed raised more
7、 than $20，000.Shes the youngest person in World Vision history to raise more than $10，000.In 2018，she ran again and raised $36，000.But Addysons work is not finished.“My goal is for every kid to have clean water，” she says.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍八岁的女孩Addyson通过参加马拉松比赛代表世界宣明会为水利项目筹集资金，为的是让每个孩子都有干净的水喝。1What
8、 does the underlined phrase “hit it off” in the first paragraph mean?Ahad a quarrelBdid homework togetherCplayed jokes on each otherDgot along well with each otherD词义猜测题。根据下文可知“我们只有一个小红球玩，” Addyson告诉其他人。“我们没有任何电子产品或手机，没有iPad或电视。只是我们在玩。”Addyson和Maurine现在仍然保持联系。由此可推知，看似没有共同点的Addyson和Maurine ，两年前在堪萨斯城的
9、一次宴会上，他们一见如故，相处融洽。故可推测画线短语意思为“友好相处”。故选D。2Why could Addyson and Maurine meet at a dinner?AThey met each other only by chance.BBoth of their villages were in need of clean water.CThey both were invited by World Vision International.DAddyson wanted to help Maurine through World Vision.A推理判断题。根据第二段四、五句可
10、知Addyson出席了晚宴，因为她的家人支持世界宣明会；Maurine在晚会上是因为她的村庄没有干净的水，可推测，她们二人的见面是一次偶然。故选A。3What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?AAddyson tried her best to raise money.BAddyson trained hard to run Half Marathon.CWorld Vision held many races to raise money.DAddyson had donated lots of money to World Vision.A段落
11、大意题。根据最后一段可知她在餐厅收盘子挣小费。她邀请朋友们捐款作为生日礼物。可推知，本段主要讲述Addyson 为了筹款所付出的努力。故选A。4Which word can best describe Addyson?AbraveBcaringCunderstandingDgratefulB推理判断题。根据最后一段可知她在餐厅收盘子挣小费。她邀请朋友们捐款作为生日礼物。她说：“我的目标是让每一个孩子都可以用到干净的水”。可推测，Addyson是一个非常有爱心、关心别人的女孩，故选B。BOrganizers of Paris 2024 have suggested that breakdanci
12、ng(霹雳舞) should be included as a new sport in the Olympic sports.The committee is pleased with the suggestion as it is in line with its aim of rejuvenating the Olympics.But，what is breakdancing on earth?Breakdancing is not simply a style of dance.Its a unique culture with its own history.Popularized
13、by African Americans and US Latinos，breakdancing is an energetic form of dance including stylized footwork and moves such as spinning on the head，hands or knees.It arose in New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s from martial arts moves.The moves，originally learned as a form of selfdefen
14、ce eventually developed into the complex and athletic moves of todays breakdancing.Breakdancing is largely improvisational(即兴的) without standard moves or steps.The key is on energy，movement，creativity and certain danger.The people who perform this style of dance are known as bboys or bgirls.They are
15、 also called breakers.From those early roots，breakdancing began to add different moves to their routines，such as “pops” and “locks”，which brought a robotic quality to the dance.That style was popularized in the early 1970s by artists of the time.In the 1980s breakdancing reached a greater audience w
16、hen it was adopted by mainstream artists like Michael Jackson.Jacksons moonwalk，a step that involved sliding backward and lifting the soles of the feet so that he appeared to be sliding or floating，caused huge excitement among teens of all races.With the growing popularity over the years，breakdancin
17、g has gone from a street phenomenon to one that is accepted by the wider culture.Breakdancing is universal and it is popular with more than one million bboys and bgirls in France.We hope the energetic dance is to be in the Olympic Games.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了霹雳舞。5Which of the following best describe
18、s breakdancing?AUnique and defensive.BStandard but dangerous.CEnergetic and creative.DImprovisational but simple.C推理判断题。根据第二段中“breakdancing is an energetic form of dance(霹雳舞是一种充满活力的舞蹈)”及第三段中“The key is on energy，movement，creativity and certain danger.(关键是在于活力、动作、创造性和一定的危险)”可知，霹雳舞是充满活力和有创造性的。故选C。6Wha
19、t does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about breakdancing?AIts features and history.BIts birthplace and audience.CIts changes and culture.DIts moves and complexity.A段落大意题。根据第二段内容，可知霹雳舞是一种有活力的舞蹈形式，包括程式化步法和诸如头、手和膝盖的转动动作。根据“during the late 1960s and early 1970s”及“eventually”等关键词汇可知，第二段主要告诉我们霹雳舞的特点和历史。故选A。7W
20、hy did breakdancing attract more people in the 1980s?AIt took on a robotic look.BIt caused excitement among teens.CIt involved pops and locks.DIt was adopted by mainstream artists.D细节理解题。根据第四段中“In the 1980s breakdancing reached a greater audience when it was adopted by mainstream artists like Michae
21、l Jackson.”可知，在20世纪80年代，由于霹雳舞被像迈克尔杰克逊这样的主流艺术家采用，所以吸引了更多的观众。故选D。8What might be the purpose of writing the text?ATo popularize breakdancing worldwide.BTo explain what breakdancing is on earth.CTo promote breakdancing to an Olympic sport.DTo introduce the development of breakdancing.C目的意图题。通读全文，结合第一段第一
22、句巴黎2024年奥运会的组织者建议霹雳舞作为奥运会一种新的运动被包含在内。可知文章先是提出“巴黎奥运会组织者建议霹雳舞纳入奥运会项目”，接下来具体介绍了这种舞蹈形式，最后一段再次呼吁“We hope the energetic dance is to be in the Olympic Games.(我们希望这个充满活力的舞蹈会在奥运会中)”，由此可知，本文的目的是促进霹雳舞被纳入奥运会运动项目。故选C。.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。During my school days，whenever I was asked to write an
23、 essay about brave people and their brave deeds，I always focused on heroes in news reports risking their lives to save others.But from that day on，I could write how my Mom，in her determined way，saved our elderly neighbor.The event that stands out in my memory happened one morning when I was only 10
24、years old.I was doing my homework when I heard raised voices.At first I thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below our flat often became loud，but I soon realized this time it was different.“Quick！Quick！Remove the motorcycles from the shop.” someone yelled.Then a thic
25、k burning smell filled the air.When I opened the front door of our flat to have a look outside，a thick cloud of smoke，billowing (汹涌) up from the ground floor，greeted me.It hit me that the motorcycle shop had caught fire.My Mom，who had been working in the kitchen，hurried to the living room.We rushed
26、out of the door and along the corridor(走廊) through the smoke.We were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Mom stopped and thought for a while.She turned around and headed back the way we came.Puzzled but having no idea what she was doing，I followed her.It became clear soo
27、n that Mom had remembered the Korean lady in her 70s living next door to us，whom we called Jane.Mom began banging on the door，but got no answer.As the smoke thickened around us，I could see many of our neighborssome still in their pyjamas(睡衣)running for safety.The thought of fear crossed my mind.“She
28、 must have already run for safety like everyone else！Lets rush downstairs！” I begged.But Mom refused to give up.“I know Janes still inside.” She said she was familiar with Janes daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。I noticed the flame was reaching up.
29、Luckily，some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. 【参考范文】I noticed the flame was reaching up. Frozen with fear，I stood rooted to the spot.I comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Moms hand tightly.By then，both of us were coughing and our eyes were stinging.Time seemed to stand s
30、till，though we were probably there for only two or three minutes.I begged Mom to run for safety as quickly as possible.Mom tried to shield(挡住) her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head.She kept pounding against the door.I burst out crying.Luckily，some neighbors passing by stopped and offere
31、d help. A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in our minds.Learning that Ms.Jane must be still in the room，they immediately forced the door open.Sure enough，Ms.Jane was lying in bed，unconscious.She was carried downstairs and then rushed to hospital，where she finally came to herself.Everybody felt relieved and our joy was immense.Mom was praised for her brave and selfless act，because of which she has been my hero ever since.
