1、组合练15阅读理解阅读七选五完形填空短文改错(限时40分钟).阅读理解体裁主题词数限时说明文人与社会建设性新闻2928分钟(2019湖南湘东六校联考)Recently, Google announced that its voiceactivated program, Google Assistant, will be offering a new feature called “Tell Me Something Good”. Users can now give that command and receive an earful of positive news stories. Wha
2、ts more, The New York Times has a page online called “Fixes”， which focuses on what people are doing to fight social ills. As media researcher Karen McIntyre of Virginia Commonwealth University explains, these are all parts of a news movement called constructive journalism.Constructive journalism is
3、 different from “feelgood news”， like a fireman rescuing a cat. Instead, constructive journalism offers a more complete but appealing version of the news, says McIntyre. In her opinion, besides focusing on solutions, constructive journalism includes reporting on the historical and social setting of
4、specific news incidents, using reliable data to look at longerterm trends, and avoiding interview techniques that create drama without increasing understanding.However, newspapers thrive on eyes on the page, and editors may be less interested in constructive journalism if they arent convinced that i
5、tll attract their readers. While McIntyre acknowledges those concerns, research has shown the opposite to be true. For example, one study found participants who read an online story that focused on approaches to poverty spent more time on the page than those reading a similar story without focusing
6、on solutions.There is much we dont know yet about how this kind of journalism affects behavior. The research is relatively young, though at least one of McIntyres studies showed an interesting result: people who read inspiring news stories were more willing afterwards to sign up for generous actions
7、 related to the story, such as donating money to support a cause from the story. Therefore, she argues, theres a hunger for this type of news.1Why are Google Assistant and “Fixes” mentioned in the first paragraph?ATo say how the news movement works.BTo stress the importance of positive news.CTo show
8、 what constructive journalism is.DTo lead in the topic of the whole text.解析：选D推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文的话题是建设性新闻。根据第一段的内容可知，Google Assistant可以让用户收到一大堆正面新闻；而“Fixes”是关注人们正在做什么来应对社会弊病的新闻页面；紧接着文章提出它们都是建设性新闻的一部分。据此可推断，文章首段提及“Google Assistant”和“Fixes”旨在引出本文的话题，故D项正确。2Constructive journalism encourages stories that
9、_.Ainform people of big eventsBare solutionfocusedCfocus on amazing youDare based on interesting facts解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段尾句“In her opinion, besides focusing on solutions, constructive journalism includes reporting on the historical and social setting of specific news incidents . without increasing unde
10、rstanding.”可知，建设性新闻关注解决方法，故B项正确。3How should constructive journalism stories be written?AIn a serious way.BIn a humorous way.CIn a usual way.DIn an understandable way.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第二段尾句中的“avoiding interview techniques that create drama without increasing understanding”可推知，写建设性新闻时应使用易于理解的写作方式，故D项正确。4W
11、hat may be the problem with constructive journalism?AThat it isnt appealing to readers.BThat it isnt easy to collect and edit.CThat it adds to some editors concerns.DThat it is unavailable to some readers.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“However, newspapers thrive on eyes on the page, and editors may be less int
12、erested in constructive journalism if they arent convinced that itll attract their readers.”可知，如果编辑们不相信建设性新闻能吸引读者，他们可能就对它不那么感兴趣了。据此可推知，建设性新闻面临的问题可能是它不能吸引读者，故A项正确。.阅读七选五体裁主题词数限时说明文人与自我个人职业2326分钟If you have plenty of important tasks to accomplish and cant get anything done, then you are not working ef
13、ficiently._5_ You just need to know the following little secrets to increasing your productivity at work.Focus on your own work._6_ Dont be afraid to say no to your boss and coworkers.When you are overwhelmed (招架不住的), you might make lots of mistakes and fail to complete an important project.Organize
14、 your desk.If the place where you work is in a mess, it will be difficult for you to find important notes._7_ Tidy your desk up to save time and work more efficiently._8_ Nowadays, the Internet and social networks will make you wander in work.I know its hard to stop looking at them while at work, bu
15、t you may end up wasting lots of time on social media websites instead of doing your work.Remember, you get your salary for good work, not for looking at social media.Try to avoid chatty coworkers as well.Take short breaks.When you have a lot of tasks to accomplish, you may not even think about havi
16、ng a rest._9_ Consider taking a few short breaks throughout the day or taking a short nap to feel more energetic and refreshed.This will help you to accomplish more tasks and avoid making mistakes.Dont eat at your desk; its better to go elsewhere to have your lunch.AAvoid checking your email constan
17、tly.BAccomplish the more urgent tasks first.CAvoid things that prevent your concentration.DHowever, you wont be more productive if you feel tired.ETry not to take on too many responsibilities, especially if you feel stressed.FYou will spend lots of precious time looking for them and delay your work.
18、GActually, you can get more tasks done and even have some free time meanwhile.5选G第一段第一句提出了工作效率低的问题，空格后说“.the following little secrets to increasing your productivity at work”那么中间肯定是一个过渡句，由此推断选G。6选E由空后提到的“Dont be afraid to say no to your boss and coworkers.”可知，此处建议不要去承担太多的工作，专注于自己的工作就好。7选F本空前“it will
19、 be difficult for you to find important notes”有提示，此处意为：“如果你工作的地方乱的话，你不容易找到重要的便条，你会浪费宝贵的时间寻找它们，耽误你的工作。”8选C本空为段落的中心句，后面的内容“网络和社交网很容易让你工作时分心，你可能会浪费很多时间在社交媒介上而不是做工作”围绕中心句展开。9选D根据空后“Consider taking a few short breaks throughout the day .”可知，该空要表达的意思为“如果你感到累，那么效率就不会高。”.完形填空体裁主题词数限时记叙文人与社会做善事29115分钟(2019江西
20、五校协作体联考)One day a man was asked to paint a boat by the owner of the boat. He brought with him paint and _10_ and began to paint the boat bright red, as the owner asked him. While painting, he _11_ there was a hole in the boat and decided to _12_ it. When he finished painting, he received his _13_ an
21、d left.The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and _14_ him with a nice check, much _15_ than the payment for painting, the painter was _16_. “Youve already paid me for painting the boat！” he said.“But this is not for the paint _17_. Its for having repaired the hole in the boat.”“But
22、 it was such a(n) _18_ service. Certainly its not worth _19_ me such a high amount for something so unimportant！”“My dear friend, you do not _20_. Now let me tell you what _21_. When I asked you to paint the boat, I _22_ to mention about the hole. When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and _23_
23、a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a _24_ in the boat. I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was _25_ because I remembered that the boat had a hole. Imagine my _26_ and joy when I saw them returning from fishing.”“Then, I _27_ the boat a
24、nd found that you had repaired the hole! You see, now, what you did? You _28_ my children! I do not have enough money to pay your small good deed.”So, no matter who, when or how, just _29_ repair all the “leaks” you find.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位油漆工在油漆船时顺便将船上的一个洞补了起来，为此收到了船主的一大笔酬金，因为他的小小的善举挽救了船主孩子们的生命。在生活中，如
25、果你遇到这种“小洞”，也请将它们仔细地修补好吧。10A.chainsBbrushesCbeliefsDpens解析：选B根据该句“He brought with him paint and _10_ and began to paint the boat bright red, as the owner asked him.”可知，他带了油漆和刷子，开始按照船主的要求把船漆成鲜红色。空处与“paint”对应，应表示油漆船时用的工具，B项“刷子”符合语境，故B项正确。11A.consultedBremindedCfoundDconfirmed解析：选C根据该句中的“there was a hol
26、e in the boat”可知，当他在油漆时，发现船上有一个洞。C项意为“发现”，故C项正确。A项意为“咨询”，B项意为“提醒”，D项意为“确认”，都与语境不符。12A.repairBwipeChideDmeasure解析：选A根据该句中的“there was a hole in the boat”以及下文的内容可推知，他发现船上有一个洞并决定修补这个洞。A项意为“修补”，故A项正确。B项意为“擦”，C项意为“躲藏”，D项意为“测量”，都与语境不符。13A.benefitBbaggageCkeyDmoney解析：选D根据该句中的“When he finished painting”并结合常识
27、可知，当他结束了油漆工作之后，收到了钱(money)便离开了。A项意为“好处”，B项意为“行李”，C项意为“钥匙”，都与语境不符。14A.admiredBtreatedCpresentedDcomforted解析：选C根据上文可知，在油漆时，他发现船上有一个洞，便将洞修补好了；结合该句中的“with a nice check”以及下文的内容可推知，为了感谢这位油漆工，船主过来给他赠送了一张支票。C项意为“赠送”，符合语境，故C项正确。A项意为“欣赏”，B项意为“对待”，D项意为“安慰”。15A.higherBlessCquickerDwealthier解析：选A根据该句中的“with a ni
28、ce check, much _15_ than the payment for painting”可知，船主送来的支票远高于(higher)他刷油漆应得的报酬，故A项正确。16A.amusedBexcitedCmovedDsurprised解析：选D根据上文可知，船主过来给他赠送了一张支票，远高于他油漆应得的报酬；结合常识可推知，这让油漆工感到很惊讶。D项意为“惊讶的”，故D项正确。A项意为“逗乐的”，B项意为“兴奋的”，C项意为“感动的”，都与语境不符。17A.awardBkindnessCjobDskill解析：选C根据下文“Its for having repaired the hol
29、e in the boat.”，并结合该句中的“But this is not for the paint.”可知，这张支票不是针对油漆工作的。C项意为“工作”，故C项正确。A项意为“奖金”；B项意为“善良”；D项意为“技能”。18A.cheapBsmallCvaluableDadditional解析：选B根据下文中的“something so unimportant”可知，油漆工认为这不是重要的事情；结合该句“But it was such a(n) _18_ service.”可知，他认为这是微不足道的服务。B项意为“不重要的”，故B项正确。A项意为“便宜的”，C项意为“有价值的”，D项意
30、为“额外的”，都与语境不符。19A.lendingBsellingCborrowingDpaying解析：选D根据上文可知，这位油漆工收到了船主的一张支票；结合该句“Certainly its not worth _19_ me such a high amount for something so unimportant！”可知，他认为给他支付这么多钱是不值当的。D项意为“支付”，故D项正确。A项意为“借出”，B项意为“销售”，C项意为“借来”，都与语境不符。20A.screamBbowCforgiveDunderstand解析：选D根据下文可知，船主向他解释送支票给他的原因；结合该句“My
31、 dear friend, you do not _20_.”可推知，船主认为他不理解自己此举的原因。D项意为“理解”，故D项正确。A项意为“尖叫”，B项意为“鞠躬”，C项意为“原谅”，都与语境不符。21A.happenedBexistedCcrashedDcirculated解析：选A根据该句“Now let me tell you what _21_”可知，船主说，让我告诉你发生了什么吧。A项意为“发生”，故A项正确。B项意为“存在”，C项意为“碰撞”，D项意为“循环”，都与语境不符。22A.decidedBhatedCforgotDremembered解析：选C根据上文可知，油漆工油漆船
32、时，他无意间发现了船上的洞；结合该句“When I asked you to paint the boat, I _22_ to mention about the hole.”可知，船主让他漆船时，忘记提醒他这个洞了。C项意为“忘记”，故C项正确。A项意为“决定”，B项意为“讨厌”，D项意为“记得”，都与语境不符。23A.went throughBwent onCdreamed aboutDturned to解析：选B根据该句中的“took the boat and _23_ a fishing trip”并结合常识可知，空处与“took the boat”为顺承关系，表示船上的油漆干了之后
33、，孩子们乘船进行了捕鱼之旅。B项意为“去做(某事)”，故B项正确。24A.holeBsignCruleDdanger解析：选A根据该段第三句中的“the hole”，结合该句“They did not know that there was a _24_ in the boat.”可知，他们并不知道船上有一个洞(hole)。25A.angryBdesperateCembarrassedDclumsy解析：选B根据上文内容以及该句中的“because I remembered that the boat had a hole”可知，当孩子们出发捕鱼后，船主才想起船上有一个洞。据此可推知，此处表示
34、船主非常绝望。B项意为“绝望的”，故B项正确。A项意为“愤怒的”；C项意为“尴尬的”；D项意为“笨拙的”。26A.sorrowBsituationCpatienceDrelief解析：选D根据该句中的“and joy when I saw them returning from fishing”，结合常识可知，当船主看到孩子们回来时，他非常欣慰、高兴。D项意为“宽慰”，故D项正确。A项意为“悲伤”；B项意为“情况”；C项意为“耐心”。27A.pulledBspottedCexaminedDdestroyed解析：选C根据该句“Then, I _27_ the boat and found th
35、at you had repaired the hole！”可知，随后船主检查(examined)了船，发现油漆工已经将洞修补好了。28A.savedBtaughtCinstructedDtreasured解析：选A根据上文可知，油漆工将船上的洞修补好，避免了船主的孩子们出海捕鱼时发生意外；结合该句“You _28_ my children！”可知，油漆工的行为救(saved)了孩子们的命。29A.possiblyBcarefullyCactuallyDfinally解析：选B根据上文可知，油漆工在油漆船时发现了船上的洞，并将洞修补好，挽救了孩子们的生命；结合该句“So, no matter
36、who, when or how, just _29_ repair all the leaks you find.”可知，无论是谁，无论何时，无论如何，只要看到“漏洞”，就应该仔细地(carefully)将它们修补好。.短文改错(2019重庆七校联考)This morning I happened to meet a foreigner when I was taking walk in the park. It was a good chance for me to practise my spoken English, but I went up to him, introduced h
37、imself in English and expressed my wish to have a talk with him. In my surprise, he just stared at me, looking puzzling. I thought I had not made myself understand, so I repeated again what I had said. But he just said anything that I didnt understand. I suddenly realize he was not an English speaker! Not all foreigner speak English.答案：第一句：taking后加a第二句：butso; himselfmyself第三句：InTo; puzzlingpuzzled第四句：understandunderstood; 去掉again第五句：anythingsomething第六句：realizerealized第七句：foreignerforeigners