1、Unit 1课下能力提升(一)阅读理解ABorn in 1983 in Arizona, US, Jessica has learned to live her life with her feet.She was born without arms, and no doctors could figure out why.There were many questions at the time about whether Jessica would be able to live a “normal” life.However, Jessicas father said, “I have
2、never shed a tear about her birth condition.”With the support of her parents and family, Jessica became confident in herself as an adult and continued to explore the world with her feet.As a child, Jessica studied dance in her hometown.When the first performance arrived, she asked to be put in the b
3、ack row.Her dance teacher told her there was no back row.Nervously, she took the stage with the other students and performed her routine.When she finished, the applause from the audience gave her encouragement and the confidence to continue dancing for 14 years.After graduating from high school, Jes
4、sica attended the University of Arizona, where she earned a bachelors degree in Psychology.When talking about her major, she frequently explains that psychology has a great effect on her life, helping her out of a physical limitation.During college, Jessica signed up for a club of Taekwondo (跆拳道) an
5、d learned all of the color belt material.The instructors created a course that would be accessible to any future armless students.Jessica became the first armless person to earn a black belt in the club.Jessicas most famous accomplishment was learning how to fly.It took three states, four airplanes,
6、 two flight instructors and a discouraging year to find the right aircraft.She received the Guinness World Record for being the first person permitted to fly an airplane with only her feet.Now Jessica works as a motivational lecturer.She travels the world sharing her story and encouraging people to
7、be creative with the slogan “Think outside the shoe.”1What encourages Jessica to keep dancing for so many years?AThe support of her family.BHer dance teachers words.CThe help of the other students.DHer success in the first performance.2Why did Jessica major in psychology in university?ABecause psych
8、ology is the best subject in her university.BBecause psychology can bring her a good job in the future.CBecause psychology can help her go beyond her disability.DBecause psychology is fit for an armless student.3Whats Jessicas greatest achievement?AFlying an airplane with her feet.BFinding the right
9、 aircraft.CSpeaking as a motivational lecturer.DTravelling around the world.4Whats the best title of the passage?AA talented girl, JessicaBA motivational speakerCExploring the world with feetDBeing creative as a studentBJapanese bookseller Yoshiyuki Morioka has come up with a highly unusual concept
10、for a bookstore.He sells books of a sort at a time in a shop located in Ginza, Tokyos luxury shopping district.You might argue that its hardly a bookstore if you cant go in and spend at least a few hours looking through hundreds of books, but Morioka never intended to create a classic bookstore.He n
11、otes that its like a weekly suggested reading service.You just go in and directly pick up the book chosen for the week, relieving yourself of the burden of choice.“Before this bookstore, I had been running another one in Kayabacho for ten years，”Morioka said, “There, I used to organize book launches
12、 (新书发布)During such events, a lot of people visited the store for a single book.I started to believe that perhaps with just one book, a bookstore could be managed.”To finance the store, Morioka sold his huge collection of Japanese wartime propaganda (宣传资料)The store is very small, with walls and ceili
13、ng barely covered with a thin coat of white paint.An oldfashioned cupboard with many drawers serves as the counter, while a wooden table in the center displays the title of the week.The bookstore serves as an exhibition of the book and its plot, making the story come alive.Morioka also asks the auth
14、or to be at the bookstore for as much time as possible.It isnt clear how Morioka goes about choosing which book to sell.However, he has sold out a total of 2, 000 books up to now.“The concept of this bookstore seems to have gained the sympathy of people, and I receive a number of guests from all ove
15、r the globe, ”he said.5What makes Moriokas bookstore special?AIt is in the shopping center.BThe authors act as salesmen there.CIt only sells a kind of book every week.DThe stories in the books are performed there.6According to Morioka, his new concept _.Abrings convenience to peopleBis against bookl
16、aunch eventsCagrees with the classic bookstoreDgives people more choices in reading7What do we know about Morioka?AHe doesnt know how to run a business.BHe got money support by selling his collections.CHe got the idea of the new bookstore from readers.DHe opened the bookstore to organize book launch
17、es.8What can we learn about the bookstore?AIt is welldecorated.BIt has been well received.CIts daily sales are 2, 000.DIt offers service to the Japanese only.CThe Adler Planetarium (天文馆) is part of the lake fronts “Museum Campus”， which along with the Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum, attracts a huge
18、 number of visitors every year.The Adler Planetarium is included with the purchase of a Go Chicago Card.Address：1300 South Lake Shore DrivePhone：312922STAR (7827)Getting to the Adler Planetarium by Public Transportation：Either the southbound CTA bus line #146 (Marine Michigan), or Red Line CTA train
19、 south to Roosevelt, then take a Museum Campus trolley (电车) or take the CTA bus #12.Driving From Downtown of Chicago：Lake Shore Drive (US 41) south to 18th Street.Turn left onto Museum Campus Drive and follow it around Soldier Field.Look for signs that will point you to the visitor parking garage.Th
20、e Adler Planetarium is just northeast of the parking garage.Parking at the Adler Planetarium：There are several lots (停车场) on the Museum Campus, but most tend to fill up quickly and your best bet is in the main parking garage.Parking for all lots is D|S15 per day.Adler Planetarium Hours：Daily：9：30 am
21、. 4：30 pm. The Adler Planetarium is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.Extended Hours：From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Adler Planetarium is open from 9：30 am. 6 pm.daily.Adler Planetarium Tickets：General Admission (exhibits only)：Adults, D|S7；Seniors (ages 65)，D|S6；Children (ages 41
22、1)，D|S5.9Whats the correct route to the planetarium?AA Museum Campus trolley the CTA bus #12.BThe CTA bus line #146 the Red Line CTA train.CThe Red Line CTA train a Museum Campus to trolley.DThe Lake Shore Drive (US 41) The CTA bus line #146.10You can enter the planetarium at 5 pm. on _.ASundaysBwee
23、kdaysCThanksgiving DMemorial Day11To visit the planetarium, how much should a couple with their 66yearold dad and 12yearold son pay?A18 dollars. B20 dollars.C25 dollars. D27 dollars.课下能力提升(一)1解析：选D细节理解题。由第三段的“When she finished, the applause from the audience gave her encouragement and the confidence
24、 to continue dancing for 14 years.”可知演出成功鼓励了她。2解析：选C细节理解题。由第四段的“she frequently explains that psychology has a great effect on her life, helping her out of a physical limitation.”可知心理学对她的生活有巨大的影响，帮助她克服身体的缺陷。3解析：选A细节理解题。由第六段的“Jessicas most famous accomplishment was learning how to fly.”可知A项正确。4解析：选C标题
25、归纳题。本文主要讲述没有双臂的女孩是如何克服生活中的障碍，不断进取，积极参与生活的故事，故C项合适。5解析：选C细节理解题。由第一、二段可知，日本书商盛冈三行的创意不同寻常：他新开了一家书店，自开张以来，书店每周只出售一种书籍。6解析：选A推理判断题。由第二段可知，盛冈三行指出，他的书店更像是每周提供一次推荐阅读的服务机构。人们进去直接拿起可供购买的书，消除了读者挑选的负担。7解析：选B细节理解题。由第三段可知，盛冈三行为了筹建这家书店卖掉了他囤积的战时宣传资料。8解析：选B细节理解题。由最后一段可知，到现在为止，盛冈三行共卖出了两千本书。他说这种书店创意得到了许多人的认可，他的顾客来自世界各
26、地。由此可推测，他的书店已被大众所接受。9解析：选C细节理解题。由Getting to the Adler Planetarium by Public Transportation和Driving From Downtown of Chicago部分的介绍可知，C项是去阿德勒天文馆的正确路线。10解析：选D细节理解题。由Adler Planetarium Hours中的介绍可知，该天文馆平时下午四点半关门，感恩节和圣诞节不开，从阵亡将士纪念日到劳动节延长到下午六点关门。11解析：选D推理判断题。由最后一段可知，票价是成人7美元，65岁以上的老人6美元，4到11岁的孩子5美元。一对夫妻14美元，加上老人的6美元，12岁的孩子按照成人票价算7美元，共计27美元。