1、天津市部分学校2020-2021年高一下学期期中英语试题精选汇编阅读理解专题天津市第三中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题四、阅读理解。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AOne of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mothers hot chocolate. My parents were poor, and we lived in the countryside in Portland. Dad had two jobs and Mom was disabled
2、, but that didnt stop them from heading into the Cascade Mountains several times a year.Our clothes were old and worn and our food was usually cheap and simple. However, we were always satisfied with our hot chocolate, which was made in a traditional way handed down from my grandmother to my mother.
3、There was no store to buy anything we needed. We just had powdered cocoa in our camp.Mom would set the smoke-blackened coffee pot at the side of the fire and slowly warm the milk, adding chocolate and sugar, and stirring (搅拌) until the contents became thick and rich brown. The wonderful smell of cho
4、colate filled the camp. More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mothers creation.Once we were trapped in our tent (帐篷) for days because of a terrible rainstorm. Every morning I was woken up by the attractive smell of Moms hot chocolat
5、e.Now, many years have passed, when we head for the mountains, I still use that worn coffee pot. And we always bring extra cups for the neighbours who will certainly turn up.I have told my family a lot about Mom, and it seems that nothing brings back those warm memories better than sitting around th
6、e fire at night and tasting sweet hot chocolate.31. Where did the author live when she was a child?A. In a village.B. In a big city.C. In a hotel.D. In a palace.32. Which of the following can NOT describe the authors mom?A. Kind.B. Friendly.C. Disabled.D. Serious.33. What can we learn about the auth
7、or from the passage?A. Her parents were poor.B. Her mom had two jobs.C. Her mom was a boss of Coffee House.D. Her dad stopped them from camping.34. What does the underlined word “trapped” mean in Paragraph 5?A. Saved.B. Absorbed.C. Caught.D. Suffered.35. What could be the best title for the passage?
8、A. Camp SmokeB. Moms Hot ChocolateC. My NeighboursD. Grandmothers Creation【答案】31. A 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者最早的记忆是母亲做的热巧克力的气味，父母很穷，住在波特兰的乡村，爸爸有两份工作，妈妈残疾，但这并没有阻止他们每年几次前往喀斯喀特山脉宿营，母亲的热巧克力始终是作者记忆里最温馨的一幕。【31题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“Myparentswere poor，andwelivedinthecountrysidein Portland.
9、(我的父母很穷，住在波兰特的乡下)”可知，作者小时候生活在村里。故选A。【32题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段的“Mom was disabled(妈妈是残疾的)”可知，母亲是残疾的，第四段的“More than once, I could remember people that we had just met hours before stepping into our camp to enjoy mothers creation.(不止一次，我记起那些在我们走进营房前刚刚遇到的人，来享受母亲的创造的东西)”可知，刚刚认识的人会来享受母亲制作的美味。由此可知，母亲是善良的，慷慨的。从文中无法
10、看出作者的母亲是严肃的，D项表示错误，故选D。【33题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段的“Myparentswerepoor”可知，作者的父母很贫穷。故选A。【34题详解】词句猜测题。根据第五段第一句中的“becauseofaterriblerainstorm.(因为一场可怕的暴风雨)”可推知，因为一场可怕的暴雨，“我们”被困在帐篷里好几天，故trapped意为：被困住。与Caught意思相近，故选C。【35题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段的“One of my earliest memories was walking up to the smell of camp smoke and my mo
11、thers hot chocolate.(我最早的记忆之一就是走向营地闻到的营地的烟的味道以及我母亲的热巧克力的味道)”以及下文不断提到的母亲的热巧克力可推断，本文主要讲述了我最早的记忆之一是母亲做的热巧克力的气味，是作者记忆中最温暖的一幕。由此推知，B项“妈妈的热巧克力”为最佳标题，起点睛的作用。故选B。BThese days experience, like many other things, are becoming increasingly expensive. One has to get to pay a lot to get, even an ordinary one.Not
12、long ago, I wanted to invite my friends to a lunch. What we really need was a good and a quiet place for a talk, not a big meal. So I chose one and told my friends to go there.After I ordered, I was asked whether I would eat a 100 yuan or 200 yuan lunch, I said, 200 yuan. I didnt realize until I was
13、 asked to pay after lunch, that 200 yuan means 200 yuan for person each.There were five people that day, and all of us were surprises by the 200 yuan meal. The bill came at last: it was 1260, 1000 for the five of us, plus the money for drinks, fruits and air conditioning. I paid the bill without a w
14、ord.What could I say? It was not their fault. It was my own fault that made me pay the largest bill in my life.However, it was not so bad: we had a good lunch and at a quiet place. Besides, the experience will help in my later years.To support my idea, I have developed my own way of thinking about t
15、he price: 200 yuan for the lunch and 1260 for the experience. This paid experience has made me ten times wiser.36. According to the passage , now one has to pay _ .A. more for a lunch in a restaurantB. more to get an ordinary lunchC. more for some experienceD. increasingly high price37. I ordered a
16、lunch_.A. so as to have a big lunchB. so that we could have a good mealC. in order to introduce my friends to the restaurantD. to have a talk in a good place38. I thought I ordered a meal that would cost_.A. me 100 yuanB. me 200 yuanC. us 200 yuan eachD. me 1260 yuan39. I paid the largest bill in my
17、 life because_.A. the restaurant cheated the customersB. I was very richC. I was unknown to the restaurantD. I knew little about the market prices40. The last sentence of the passage expressed_ .A. my thanks to the experienceB. my happiness to be 10 times wiserC. my anger at the experienceD. my plea
18、sure to have a good lunch【答案】36. C 37. D 38. B 39. D 40. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和朋友去吃饭，因为不了解价格，支付了作者这辈子最大的账单的故事。【36题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段“These days experience, like many other things, are becoming increasingly expensive. One has to get to pay a lot to get, even an ordinary one.(如今经验就像许多其他东西一样，变得越来越昂贵。一
19、个人要付出很多才能得到，即使是一个普通的人)”可推知，一个人必须为得到一些经验付出更多。故选C。【37题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中“What we really need was a good and a quiet place for a talk, not a big meal. (我们真正需要的是一个安静的好地方来聊天，而不是一顿大餐)”可知，“我”点了一份午餐，想找个好地方谈谈。故选D。【38题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“After I ordered, I was asked whether I would eat a 100 yuan or 200 yuan lunch, I
20、 said, 200 yuan. I didnt realize until I was asked to pay after lunch, that 200 yuan means 200 yuan for person each.(点完餐后，我被问到午餐是吃100元还是200元，我说：“200元。”午饭后我才知道“200元”是指“每人200元”的意思)”可知，“我”以为点了一顿要花200元的饭。故选B。【39题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“There were five people that day, and all of us were surprises by the 200 yuan
21、 meal. The bill came at last: it was 1260, 1000 for the five of us, plus the money for drinks, fruits and air conditioning. I paid the bill without a word.(那天有五个人，每人200元的餐费让我们所有人都很惊讶。账单终于来了：我们五个人一共1260，五个人一共1000，加上饮料、水果和空调的钱。我一言不发地付了帐)”以及第五段“What could I say? It was not their fault. It was my own fa
22、ult that made me pay the largest bill in my life.( 我能说什么呢？这不是他们的错。是我自己的错让我付了这辈子最大的账单)”可知，“我”付了一生中最大的一笔账单，是因为“我”对市场价格知之甚少。故选D。【40题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“However, it was not so bad: we had a good lunch and at a quiet place. Besides, the experience will help in my later years.(然而，它不是那么糟糕：我们在一个安静的地方吃了一顿很好的午餐。
23、此外，这些经验将对我之后的生活有益)”以及最后一段“To support my idea, I have developed my own way of thinking about the price: 200 yuan for the lunch and 1260 for the experience. This paid experience has made me ten times wiser.(为了支持我的想法，我形成了自己对价格的思考方式：200元的午餐和1260元的体验。这次付出代价的经历使我聪明了十倍)”可推知，文章的最后一句话表达了“我”对这次经历的感谢。故选A。CWe l
24、ive in a digital world now, and a students technology needs have changed. For the early years, say when you are in primary school, you can get by with no technology at all. Even if you have a computer, its a good idea to get children familiar with libraries. At this age, trips to the library are lik
25、e family outings.As you get closer to middle school, a computer with Internet access becomes more of a necessity. Teachers will often give assignments that require a student to use the Internet for research. After a computer, technology choices for students become more difficult to make especially w
26、hen it comes to cell-phones. Kids will beg their parents for a cell-phone, especially in middle school. For many parents, its a safety issue: They want to know that their kids can reach them quickly if necessary. For teachers, cell phones can be used to record lessons when students are absent. But m
27、any teachers dislike cell-phones. Some kids send messages or have talks in the class. Sending messages also raises the problem of cheating on exams. More and more schools are now forbidding the use of cell-phones.Many kids see iPods as necessary things to have. iPods are great for music, but do they
28、 do anything good for your childrens education? Maybe they do. Thats the opinion of Doug Johnson, an educator for 30 years. Johnson says that educators should accept all new forms of technology in the classroom, including iPods. “Some do more with their cell- phones than we can do with our laptops,”
29、 he jokes. “I dont think we should be afraid. The truth is that its easier to change the way we teach than to change the technology habits of an entire generation.”41. According to author, primary school children should_.A. use the computer and the Internet regularlyB. ask their parents to buy them
30、cell-phonesC. buy iPods to listen to musicD. go to libraries to read more books42. Why do parents agree to buy their children cell-phones?A. They want their children to be cool.B. They think cell-phones be helpful to their study.C. They want to keep in touch with their children.D. They want their ch
31、ildren to keep up to date.43. The following are all reasons why many teachers dislike cell-phones EXCEPT _.A. cell-phones can be used to cheat on examsB. schoolchildren will send messages during classC. cell-phones can be used to record lessonsD. schoolchildren might talk on them during class44. Wha
32、t does the underlined word “that” refers to?A. iPods can be used to listen to music.B. iPods can be helpful for childrens education.C. iPods can be used to play games.D. iPods are necessary for childrens lives.45. We can infer from what Doug Johnson said that _.A. cell-phones are not useful to stude
33、ntsB teachers should let students use cell-phonesC. its better for teachers to change their teaching methodsD. schoolchildren should follow the trends(潮流) of fashion【答案】41. D 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了电子设备对孩子教育的影响。【41题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“Even if you have a computer, its a good idea to
34、 get children familiar with libraries.”（即使你有电脑，让孩子们经常去图书馆也是个好主意）可知，作者认为，小学生应该多去图书馆读书，故选D。【42题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段“For many parents, its a safety issue: They want to know that their kids can reach them quickly if necessary.”（对许多父母来说，这是一个安全问题：他们想知道，如果有必要，他们的孩子可以很快找到他们）可知，很多家长同意给孩子买电话是因为他们想和孩子保持联系，故选C。【43题详解
35、】细节理解题。根据第二段“But many teachers dislike cell-phones. Some kids send messages or have talks in the class. Sending messages also raises the problem of cheating on exams.”（但是很多老师不喜欢手机。有些孩子在课堂上发信息或打电话。发短信也会引发考试作弊的问题）可知，老师不喜欢孩子用手机的原因不包括用手机记录课程，故选C。【44题详解】词义猜测题。根据最后一段画线词前的“Many kids see iPods as necessary
36、things to have. iPods are great for music, but do they do anything good for your childrens education? Maybe they do.”（许多孩子认为iPod是必备的东西。iPod对音乐很有帮助，但对孩子的教育有什么好处吗？也许是的）可知，手机对孩子的学习有帮助，此处的that指代的就是这一点，故选B。【45题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句Doug Johnson所说的“I dont think we should be afraid. The truth is that its easi
37、er to change the way we teach than to change the technology habits of an entire generation.” （我认为我们不应该害怕。事实是，改变我们的教学方式比改变整整一代人的技术习惯更容易）可知，从Doug Johnson的话中，我们可以得知，教师最好改变教学方法，故选C。天津市第一中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题IV. 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分, 满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFrequently Asked Qu
38、estionsWhats the difference between High School Summer College and a summer camp?Stanford s High School College is an academically selective program that provides access to college education at one of America s most respected universities. Summer College is not a summer camp, but an eight-week colle
39、ge experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom.What kind of students are you looking for?We are looking for academically motivated high school students who are ready for a college experience. This doesnt mean an applicant
40、needs the highest test scores in their class, but we do need evidence that a student enjoys learning, understands how to be successful in an academically rigorous (严格的) educational environment, and is prepared to be in a college classroom.Can I get a job to earn money during my time at Stanford?High
41、 School Summer College students are expected to participate fully in our program. In addition to class time and study time, there are many daily and weekly activities scheduled for the group. To truly benefit from the summer experience, our students should be completely involved in all aspects of th
42、e program. High School Summer College students will receive no permission to work during their time on campus.Can I leave campus (校园) while Im there for the summer?The Program Handbook details information about the question. High School Summer College students should not miss class for any reason. T
43、here is a strict school rule requiring all program participants to be at the dormitory and asleep for the summer by twelve midnight Sunday through Thursday, and half an hour later Fridays and Saturdays. As long as the above rules are followed, students are able to leave campus.36. Stanfords High Sch
44、ool Summer College may help participants _.A. earn an amount of moneyB. gain teaching experienceC. learn about college lifeD. improve their management skills37. The colleges attitude towards the participants doing part-time jobs is that of _.A. approvalB. unconcernC. doubtD. disapproval38. A partici
45、pant will break the school rule if he or she comes back to the dormitory _.A. after 12:30 at night on WednesdayB. at 12:00 at night on SaturdayC. before 11:30 p.m. on SundayD. at 11:30 p.m. on Friday【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了斯坦福大学面向高中生的一个夏季大学体验活动，本文中设立的问题都是给对此感兴趣的高中生答疑解惑的。【36题详解】细节理解题。根
46、据第一段“Summer College is not a summer camp, but an eight-week college experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom.(暑期学院不是一个夏令营，而是一个八周的大学经历，它提供了在高中课堂上找不到的学术、社交和智力机会。)”可知参加斯坦福高中暑期学院可以了解大学生活。故选C项。【37题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“High School
47、Summer College students will receive no permission to work during their time on campus.(高中暑期学院的学生在校期间不允许打工。)”可知学院对学生做兼职的态度是不赞成的。故选D项。【38题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段“There is a strict school rule requiring all program participants to be at the dormitory and asleep for the summer by twelve midnight Sunday through
48、 Thursday, and half an hour later Fridays and Saturdays. (学校有严格的规定，要求所有项目参与者在周日到周四午夜12点之前到宿舍睡觉，周五和周六晚半小时睡觉。)”可知所有项目参与者星期三晚上12:30以后回宿舍就破坏了学校的规则。故选A项。BI love charity(慈善) shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street. The charity shop is a Bri
49、tish institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you wont find in the shops anymore. The thing I like best about them is that your money is going to a good cause and not into the pockets of profit-driven companies, and you are not damag
50、ing the planet, but finding a new home for unwanted goods.The first charity shop was opened in 1947 by Oxfam. The famous charitys appeal to aid postwar Greece had been so successful it had been flooded with donations(捐赠物). They decided to set up a shop to sell some of these donations to raise money
51、for that appeal. Now there are over 7,000 charity shops in the UK. My favourite charity shop in my hometown is the Red Cross shop, where I always find childrens books, all 10 or 20 pence each.Most of the people working in the charity shops are volunteers, although there is often a manager who gets p
52、aid. Over 90% of the goods in the charity shops are donated by the public. Every morning you see bags of unwanted items outside the front of shops, although they dont encourage this, rather ask people to bring things in when the shop is open.The shops have very low running costs: all profits go to c
53、harity work. Charity shops raise more than 110 million a year, funding(资助) medical research, overseas aid, supporting sick and poor children, homeless and disabled people, and much more. What better place to spend your money? You get something special for a very good price and a good moral sense. Yo
54、u provide funds to a good cause and tread lightly on the environment.39. The author loves the charity shop mainly because of .A. its convenient locationB. its great variety of goodsC. its spirit of goodwillD. its nice shopping environment40. The first charity shop in the UK was set up to .A. sell ch
55、eap productsB. deal with unwanted thingsC. raise money for patientsD. help a foreign country41. Which of the following is TRUE about charity shops?A. The operating costs are very low.B. The staff are usually well paid.C. 90% of the donations are second-hand.D. They are open twenty-four hours a day.4
56、2. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A. What to Buy at Charity Shops.B. Charity Shop: Its Origin & Development.C. Charity Shop: Where You Buy to Donate.D. The Publics Concern about Charity Shops.【答案】39. C 40. D 41. A 42. C【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了慈善商店的基本特色以及慈善商店的创建与发展。【39题详解
57、】细节理解题。由第一段第四句The thing I like best about them is that your money is going to a good cause我最喜欢它们的一点是，你的钱将用于慈善事业。”可知，喜欢它是因为它的善意。故选C。 【40题详解】推理判断题。由第二段The first charity shop was opened in 1947 by Oxfam. The famous charitys appeal to aid postwar Greece had been so successful it had been flooded with do
58、nations乐施会于1947年开设了第一家慈善商店。这家著名的慈善机构呼吁援助战后的希腊，结果非常成功，捐款如潮水般涌来”可知，第一个慈善商店的建立是为了筹钱援助战后的希腊。结合第一段“I love charity(慈善) shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street.我喜欢慈善商店，在英国还有很多人也喜欢慈善商店，因为你可以在每条大街上找到很多这样的商店。”可知作者是英国人。因此，英国第一家慈善商店的成立是为了帮助外国。故选D
59、。【41题详解】细节理解题。由第四段第一句The shops have very low running costs”可知A项正确。running”相当于operating”含义为“运营”由第三段第一句中volunteer（志愿者）可知B项不正确。由第三段第二句“Over 90% of the goods in the charity shops are donated by the public. ”可知慈善商店中90%以上的商品为公众捐赠，但并不能推出是“二手货”，故C 项不正确。D项未提。故选A。42题详解】主旨大意题。结合文章内容，尤其是本文的最后一句为主题句。由a good mora
60、l sense (好的道德感)和You provide funds to a good cause（你为一项有意义的事业提供资金）可知 选项CCharity Shop: Where You Buy To Donate. （慈善商店-一个买东西就相当于捐款的地方。）为最佳标题。故选C。CA trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping(给小费) culture youve never come across in China.In the US,giving a little ex
61、tra money to service workers on top of your bill is a common practice.Though US national law requires that businesses pay workers at least $7.25 (45 yuan) per hour,employees receiving tipsoften waiters and waitressesare the exceptions.They usually only receive at least $2.13 an hour,and tips make up
62、 the difference.As The Wall Street Journal put it:“The American system of tipping holds the promise of great rewards for waiting staff.”So how should you tip if you are in the US?Normally you pay tips as a percentage of the bill.Offering an extra 15 percent of the bill to the waiter or waitress in a
63、 restaurant and to the delivery man or woman is customary and expected.You can offer more for great service and less for poor service.Yet there is an exception.For take-out food,you dont have to provide tips,though some people say that filling an order still requires work and time that deserve a lit
64、tle extrabut maybe a little less.Tips are not expected at fast food restaurants,pizza parlors,cafs or ice cream shops either,though a tip jar might be right by the cash register (收银机).Dont feel obligated to throw some money in,but also remember that it doesnt hurt.Those workers do not rely on tips.O
65、ther service workers also receive tips.For taxi drivers,15 percent is the norm (标准),more if they help with your bags.Hairdressers often receive about 15 percent of the bill.The same goes for spa therapists(理疗师) and tour guides.Today,you can even pay tips on a credit card.When receiving a copy of the
66、 bill to sign,you are free to fill in how much youd like to tip.Though thinking about when to tip and how much you should tip causes a big headache for many Chinese people,its important to bear in mind that as long as you show respect and use your reasoning,things will be just fine.43. What is the a
67、rticle mainly about?A. How tipping culture started in the US.B. How to give tips properly in the US.C. New ways to give tips in the US.D. The different attitudes that Chinese people and Americans have toward tipping.44. Which of the following is said to be against the norm of tipping in the US?A. Pa
68、ying waiters and waitresses less than $7.25 per hour.B. Ignoring the tip jar at fast food restaurants,cafs,or ice cream shops.C. Tipping taxi drivers less than 15% because of poor service.D. Refusing to give tips to your tour guide.45. The underlined word “obligated” in Paragraph 7 probably means .A
69、. being forced to do somethingB. being grateful for somethingC. being surprised at somethingD. being embarrassed about something46. According to the author,Chinese consumers .A. dont necessarily have to follow the tipping rules in the USB. should use their credit cards to give tipsC. must argue abou
70、t the amount of tip they have to payD. should take it easy and give the correct tips for different occasions【答案】43. B 44. D 45. A 46. D【解析】【分析】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了在美国给小费的原则和具体细节，即在美国怎样恰当地给小费。【43题详解】主旨大意题。根据第一段“A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping(给小费) culture
71、youve never come across in China.”（跨太平洋之旅将保证你一个与在中国文化中你从未遇到给小费的不同的体验。）可知，文章主要讲述了在美国给小费的原则和具体细节，即在美国怎样恰当地给小费，故选B。【44题详解】细节推理题。根据倒数第四段“Hairdressers often receive about 15 percent of the bill. The same goes for spa therapists(理疗师) and tour guides.”（理发师通常会收到账单15%左右。同样,水疗治疗师(理疗师)和导游。）可知，也应该给导游小费，所以拒绝给导游小
72、费在美国是违反规范的。故选D。【45题详解】猜测词义题。根据划线词所在的句子“Dont feel obligated to throw some money in,but also remember that it doesnt hurt.Those workers do not rely on tips.”（不要感觉有义务往小费罐里扔钱，那些工人不依赖小费。）工人不依赖小费生活，说明不要感觉给小费是义务。，obligated意为“有义务的”，与A项同义，故选A。【46题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段“for many Chinese people, its important to bear
73、 in mind that as long as you show respect and use your reasoning, things will be just fine.”（对许多中国人来说，重要的是要记住，只要你表现出尊重和运用你的推理，事情就会好起来。)可知，对于中国人来说，只要对他们表示尊重，不必拘泥于美国的规则，可以根据具体情况给小费，故选D。 【名师点睛】主旨大意题的解题思路与应试技巧 做这类题时常用略读法。快速阅读文章找出各个段落的主题句。把各个段落的主题句联系起来着眼于全文结构安排，了解文章的重心，就能概括出文章的中心。文章的标题是中心思想最精炼的表达形式，选择的标题
74、意义范围要能涵盖全文，不能太大也不能太小。命题者在出这类题时，常常利用生活常识编造干扰项，把文中的细节当主旨，利用局部信息编造干扰项，编制超出文章范围的标题或不能涵盖文章中心意义的标题来考查考生的理解程度，考生要特别留意。概括主旨的方法是：先看首尾或各段开头再看全文找主题句，若无明显主题句，就通过关键词句来概括(如议论文中寻找表达作者观点态度的词句，记叙文寻找概括情节和中心的动词或反映人物特点的形容词。) 。文中出现两种或两种以上的不同观点时，务必牢记作者的观点才是体现全文中心的。此时，要注意一些转折词，如but, yet, however, although, in spite of, by
75、 contrast, on the contrary等。当文章中表示相反的观点时，往往用到这些词。答题时要弄清哪个是作者的观点，排除迷惑性信息，准确归纳主旨大意。DWhat people say is only one aspect of good communication. Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively communicate with others. Effective communication involves more than talking to
76、a person. How things are said, words are chosen and tones are adopted are all aspects of good communication.Body language, a common form of non-verbal communication, can support what a speaker is saying. Studies have shown that of the information that is received from other people, only 10% is from
77、what they say and 40% is from the tone and speed of their voice. The other 50% is obtained from their body language. Reading body language is part of developing social skills.Some professionals, such as lawyers, governmental security officers and doctors on mental problems, learn to read every type
78、of body language of others to help in their jobs. They look for specific signs, while the average person reads some body language subconsciously（下意识地）. Body language can involve one aspect such as the eyes, or the use of different body parts. Where the body is positioned in relation to another perso
79、n or at a table is another piece in communicating what the person is feeling. Troubles may arise（出现） when body language is misunderstood.Good listening skills clear the way to a clear message while bad listening skills create barriers which can confuse or stop the message. Good listeners can use bod
80、y language by nodding occasionally to show interest and understanding, make eye contact with the speaker, repeat some of the words and feelings, and summarize what they have heard. All these can avoid communication troubles.Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use ma
81、y include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions. People who are attempting to communicate with a person who continually throws out barriers will often stop talking and they even get angry as they feel misunderstood and frustrated. Healthy minded people a
82、re able to communicate with others effectively by avoiding these barriers. They are able to let their partners know what they want regularly and clearly.47. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Speakers usually pay little attention to what they said and what words and tones they use.B. Good
83、 communication means talking to a person effectively with right tones and speed.C. Body language and listening skills are highly involved in successful communication.D. The manner of communication is determined by the listener rather than the speaker.48. According to the studies, body language _.A.
84、makes up 40% of the information received from communicationB. sometimes leads people to misunderstand what others have saidC. can remind the listeners of what the speakers are actually expressingD. can only be correctly read by people with excellent social skills49. Which of the following reactions
85、of a listener may create difficulties in communication?A. Making a summary of what he has heard.B. Repeating the speakers words and ideas.C. Showing his feeling to the speaker.D. Bringing in an unrelated topic suddenly.50. Whats the authors purpose of writing this text?A. To emphasize that communica
86、tion involves more than talking.B. To introduce different types of non-verbal communication.C. To suggest ways to effectively communicate with others.D. To discuss the different effects of good and poor listening skills.【答案】47. C 48. C 49. D 50. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述有效的沟通不仅仅是与人交谈，良好的倾听技巧和肢体语言对于我们有
87、效地与他人沟通也很重要。【47题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中“Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively communicate with others.(良好的倾听技巧和肢体语言对我们与他人有效沟通也很重要。)”可知，肢体语言和倾听技巧是成功沟通的关键。故选C项。【48题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段中“The other 50% is obtained from their body language.(另外50%的信息来自于他们的肢体语言。)”可知，肢体语言可以提醒倾听者
88、说话的人实际想表达的意思。故选C项。【49题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions.”可知，不好的听众很少有效地沟通。他们常用的障碍包括：打断、不恰当的幽默、判断、批评和不相干的问题。所以D项“突然引入一个无关的话题”可能造成沟通困难。故选D项。【50题详解】推理判
89、断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“What people say is only one aspect of good communication.(人们所说的只是良好沟通的一个方面。）”及“Effective communication involves more than talking to a person.(有效的交流不仅仅包括和一个人说话。)”可知，本文目的是强调交流不仅仅包括如何说话。故选A项。天津市南开中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中检测英语试题第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AIf youre fed up with those unreliabl
90、e drugstore umbrellas that are always breaking in the wind or getting lost when you need them most, this freshly-launched Kickstarter project might be just what you need. Oombrella, as its called, is a connected umbrella that features a broad suite of environmental sensors that can send updates to y
91、our smartphone. The device allows users to receive real-time weather forecast, and even helps find a lost Oombrella through Oombrellas community of users.According to the products Kickstarter page, Oombrella features a set of Kevlar ribs (伞骨) so that the umbrella can stand high winds and heavy rain
92、without damage. Down below, the handle is made of injected plastic to ensure that the sensor capsule is completely waterproof. Oombrellas magic is all packed away inside this capsule, which includes sensors to measure temperature, pressure and light. The capsule then uses Bluetooth to transmit this
93、data to the Oombrella mobile app so users can receive weather forecast before the rain even starts. The capsule also features a buzzer (蜂鸣器) and LED light so you can get reminded while your phone is in your pocket.Those who purchase an Oombrella will also get access to Wezzoo, Oombrellas connected u
94、ser community. Members can share communitys weather information in real time, so other Oombrella users can get extremely accurate weather reporting for their specific area as long as there are enough fellow users nearby.Oombrella is all set to hit the global market through the Internet and physical
95、stores this fall. The rainbow-colored Oombrella comes in a classic style thats about 3.1 feet long with a curved (弧形的) handle, and a modern version that is 0.8 feet long with a straight handle. The Oombrella capsule will also be available on its own, so you could theoretically turn any regular umbre
96、lla into a smart Oombrella.The Kickstarter campaign is looking to raise just over $653500 by mid-April and backers can get all kinds of Oombrella allowances. Paying $32 in advance will get you a capsule to update your own umbrella with, and paying $66 or more will unlock a variety of full Oombrella
97、editions in your choice of rainbow, black, or white. If all goes according to plan, Oombrellas will ship soon.56. Whats special about Oombrella?A. Sheltering users from rain.B. Protecting the environment.C. Finding a lost umbrella quickly.D. Offering instant weather information.57. Paragraph 2 mainl
98、y talks about Oombrellas _ .A. various functionsB. smart structureC. building materialsD. practical applications58. The accuracy of weather information in Wezzoo probably depends on _ .A. the speed of the Internet connectionB. specific areas the users are stayingC. the number of surrounding usersD.
99、the level of users membership59. What can we learn about Oombrella?A. Its color is dull.B. Its design is out of date.C. It hasnt been put into market yet.D. It is available only in physical stores.60. What does the Kickstarter campaign aim to do?A. Advertise its new product.B. Raise money for a new
100、product.C. Advise replacing the traditional umbrella.D. Introduce a new service on smartphone.BWhen we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how do they operate?Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things. If this is even possible, it
101、 is short-term, and tends to backfire. If you order someone to do something against their will, they may do it because they feel they musts but the anger they feel will do more harm in the long-term. They will also experience fear.Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable
102、 to function at his or her best. If they associate you with this emotion of fear, they will become less functional around you, and you will have succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot, but possibly making a very good employee or partner unable to perform effectively. Fear has no place m
103、 leadership.The way we influence people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use of emotion. We can order someone to do something, which may be part of the work day; or we can employ them at the emotional level, so they became fully devoted to the projects and provide
104、some of their own motivation (积极性). Todays work place is all about relationships. Anyone works harder in a positive environment in which theyre recognized and valued as a human being as well as a worker. Everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like. Leaders understand the way things work.
105、 They know the pay check is not the single most motivating factor in the work life of most people.The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of emotional intelligence knowing your own emotions, and how to handle them, and those of others. Developing your emot
106、ional intelligence is the single best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people around you, which is the key to the leadership skills.61. The underlined phrase “shooting oneself in the foot” means _ .A. throw or walk in a specific direction or towards a specific objectiv
107、eB. to grow forth from the groundC. to move or pass suddenly or swiftlyD. to injure or harm ones own interests62. An employee may have a feeling of fear in the work place when _ .A. he cannot work at his bestB. he is forced to do thingsC. he feels his brain shut downD. he thinks of his work as too h
108、eavy63. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. People tend to associate leadership with fear,B. Working conditions affect peoples physical health.C. Smart people are more functional in the work place.D. Good relationship is the key to business success,64. To positively influence
109、employees, a leader should first of all _ .A. develop his own personalityB. provide better suggestionsC. give his employees a pay raiseD. hide his own emotion of fear65. Good leadership is mainly seen in a leaders ability to _ .A. provide a variety of project for employeesB. help raise employees liv
110、ing standardsC. deal wisely with employees emotionsD. give employees specific instructionsCIf you believe that scientists and artists are most creative when theyre young, you are missing an important part of the story. A new study published in De Economist looked at Nobel Prize winners in the field
111、of economics. It found there are two different peaks of creativity. One comes early in a persons career, while another comes later.The research supports previous work by the authors that found similar patterns m the arts and other sciences.“We believe what we found in this study isnt limited to econ
112、omics, but could apply to creativity more generally,” said Bruce Weinberg, lead author of the study and professor of economics at The Ohio State University.“Many people believe that creativity is exclusively associated with youth, but it really depends on what kind of creativity youre talking about.
113、”In the study, those who did their most groundbreaking work early in their careers tended to be “conceptual” innovators (创新者).These type of innovators “think outside the box”, challenging conventional wisdom and suddenly coming up with new ideas. Conceptual innovators are not yet immersed (沉浸于) in t
114、he accepted theories of their field, Weinberg said.But there is another kind of creativity, he said, which is found among “experimental” innovators. These innovators accumulate knowledge through their careers and find new ways to understand it.The long periods of trial and error for important experi
115、mental innovations come later m a Nobel laureates (荣誉获得者的) career.“Whether you hit your creative peak early or late in your career depends on whether you have a conceptual or experimental approach,” Weinberg said.The researchers took a novel, empirical (经验主义的) approach to the study, which involved 3
116、1 laureates. They arranged the laureates on a list from the most experimental to most conceptual.This ranking was based on the laureates1 most important work, classifying them into “conceptual” or “experimental”.After classifying the laureates, the researchers determined the age at which each laurea
117、te made his most important contribution to economics and could be considered at bis creative peak.They found that conceptual laureates peaked between ages 25 and 29. Experimental laureates peaked when they were roughly twice as old, m their mid-50s.“Our research suggests that when youre most creativ
118、e is more about how you approach your work.”66. What does the underlined phrase “think outside the box” mean?A. Follow rules strictly.B. Experiment on boxes.C. Break old thought patterns.D. Figure out how to escape from a box.67. What do we know about “experimental” innovators?A. They usually come u
119、p with new ideas all of a sudden,B. They make discoveries through constant trial and error.C. The majority of them reach their creative peak in their twenties.D. They make more contributions than “conceptual” innovators.68. Which of the following statements about the study published in De Economist
120、is false?A. The study is not the first of its kind.B. The conclusion can be applied to other areas.C. The laureates most important work decides whether they are “conceptual” or “experimental”.D. The “conceptual” won their Nobel Prizes between ages 25 and 29.69. What do the researchers believe determ
121、ines someones creative peak?A. Ones personality type.B. What kind of job one takes.C. How one handles their work.D. Ones attitude toward their work.70. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. Creativity comes at any age, young or old.B. Creativity tends to decrease as people get older.C. Economists,
122、artists and other scientists bear many similarities.D. Economists are more creative than artists and other scientists.DI was enjoying this afternoon more than I had expected. Often, the tryouts for the spring musical tested the limits of ray patience and nerves, with one hopeful girl after another t
123、aking turns walking onto the wooden stage, delivering an adequate but uninspired version of some Rodgers & Hammerstein number, and then being politely excused by Mrs. Dominguez as the next name on the list was called.However, this was to be my third straight year in the musical, and the confidence t
124、hat my seniority afforded me around the more nervous newcomers allowed me to take pleasure in glory of my own balance.I had already sung my audition (试唱) song an hour ago, starting the days ceremonies. This year, I used “God Bless the Child”, a choice I found to be quite sophisticated since Billie H
125、olidays version of it was familiar mostly to adults, and even then, mostly to adults of the previous generation. More importantly, it required a reserved performance, which I felt showcased my maturity, especially because most of the other auditioners chose songs that would show their enthusiasm, ev
126、en if it meant their technical mastery would not be on full display.Normally, the first audition was feared by most. Mrs. Dominguez would ask if anyone wanted to volunteer to “get it over with,” but no one would make a sound. Then, she would call the first name off her list and the room would drop i
127、nto an uncomfortably serious silence as the first student walked nervously up to the stage. I often imagined during those moments that I was witness to a death-house resident taking his march toward a quick curtain.But not this year. I had decided to make a show of my own self-confidence by voluntee
128、ring to go first. Such a fearless act, I had figured, would probably produce even more fear in my competition because they would realize that I had something they clearly lacked, Mrs. Dominguez had seemed neither surprised nor charmed by my decision to go first. Although she was annoyed by my growin
129、g pride, I also acknowledged that I was one of the more talented actors and was probably correct in assuming myself a winner.At this late stage of the afternoon, I felt like a queen, sitting in the back of the auditorium with my royal court of friends and admirers. They took care to sit far enough a
130、way from Mrs. Dominguez that they would not be caught in the act of criticizing the other students auditions.To me, the endless parade of the ambitious who sang their hearts out for three minutes each was like clowns performing for my amusement. As Mrs. Dominguez read another name off her list, I pr
131、epared myself for a special treat.71. What did the writer do one afternoon?A. She enjoyed her time watching the audition.B. She performed in the school spring musicalC. She attended the selective trial of the school musical.D. She helped Mrs. Dominguez to select musical talent.72. The writer believe
132、d the song she chose for her audition _ .A. was the most sophisticated song by Billie Holidays versionB. would allow her to more effectively showcase her enthusiasmC. would be the most inspiring Rodgers and Hammerstein numberD. would likely be more recognizable to her parents than to her friends73.
133、The mam purpose of the underlined statement in paragraph 5 is _ .A. offer a contrast created by the writers decision to go firstB. present reasons why this years audition was the strangestC. suggest that the writers imagination no longer involved the same imageryD. inform the reader that students fe
134、ars of going first were something of the past74. Why did the writer volunteer to perform the first audition of that day?A. To guarantee her role in the play.B. To break the uncomfortable silence.C. To show the competitors her advantages.D. To leave a good impression on the audience.75. The passage p
135、ortrays the writer as _ .A. concerned and nervousB. proud and indifferentC. friendly and generousD. confused and surprised【答案】A: DACCBB: DBDACC: CBDCAD: CDACB天津市和平区耀华中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中检测英语试题IV. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分；满分30分）ACheck out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.Walk
136、 in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoos Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K, enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of unique activities you wont find at any other valley walk, in
137、cluding all day zoo admission and a lakeside after party .Register online. 610 am. Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 6022863800.Free Museum Day: It is hosted by Sesame Street and HBO at the Childrens Museum of Phoenix. Kids can participate in activities, enjoy a performance by the Sesa
138、me Street Muppets and get to join the Everyday Heroes Club. An act of kindness is all it takes to become a member. Performances and activities will take place at 10：3011：30 am and 1：302：30 pm.9 am4 pm. Childrens Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. 6022530501.Sunday AFair: Sunday AFair fea
139、tures free outdoor concerts in Scottsdale Civic Center Park by top Arizona musicians, along with an artsandcrafts market, fun activities for children and families, guided tours of the sculptures in the park and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). Guests are invited to br
140、ing blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods, snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks are also available for purchase.124 pm. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 480994ARTS (2787)36. What can childr
141、en do at Walk in the Wild?A. Join in the 5mile walk.B. Attend courses for free.C. Wear animal shaped clothes.D. Enjoy good company of wild animals.37. What qualification is needed to join the Everyday Heroes Club?A. Do a good deed.B. Donate money to the club.C. Be active in school activities.D. Be r
142、eady to help protect wildlife.38. Where can one go to buy some works of art?A. The Phoenix Zoo.B. Scottsdale Civic Center Park.C. The Childrens Museum of Phoenix.D. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.【答案】36. C 37. A 38. BBJeremy Locke, who owns a roofing and construction company in Glace Bay, Nov
143、a Scotia, had always been wanting to repair the roof of Jeanette MacDonalds home. Whenever he drove past the womans home, he assumed that the roof was under repair because the job had already been taken on by another group of repairmen but as the weeks wore on, the roof continued to worsen without a
144、ny signs of repair.“I had it in my mind that if no one steps up to help this lady in our community, Id be more than happy to,” Locke told CBC.When Locke finally reached out to MacDonald about fixing her roof for free, however, she politely declined his offer because she did not like to accept charit
145、y. That being said, she had already applied for a government grant (补助金) to fix the roof and she said she was more than happy to hire Locke once her grant application was approved.Unfortunately, MacDonald never received the approval.As the stubborn Canadian senior refused to accept any assistance fr
146、om Locke, the sympathetic construction worker played an innocent trick in order to get her to accept his help He invited MacDonald to enter a raffle(抽奖)that his business was holding for a free roof After the grandmother-of-four accepted one of the raffle tickets. Locke told her that she was the winn
147、er because she was the only one who had entered the raffle Thanks to his sweet little plan, Locke and his crew are starting work on the roof this week, which is expected to cost his company about $ 9,000.MacDonald, meanwhile, told CBC that she doesnt know how to express her gratitude to Locke, sayin
148、g that he is her “guardian angel”.“Theres nobody out there like him,” she added.39. Why did MacDonald refuse Lockes offer initially?A. She didnt trust him.B. She had won a raffle.C. She didnt like free help.D. She had got an official grant.40. How did Locke finally make MacDonald change her mind?A.
149、He persuaded her to give up her application.B. He invited her to enter his business.C. He gave her about $ 9,000.D. He told her a white lie.41. Which of the following words best describe Locke?A. Stubborn and tricky.B. Wealthy and innocent.C. Determined and warm-hearted.D. Different and ambitious.【答
150、案】39. C 40. D 41. CCEvery kid has their own favorites. Dolls, dinosaurs, remote controls and cellphones they might have a toy box with a wide range of play things to keep them entertained, but theres firm favorite they always reach for first-cars. Although the sex difference in the toy world remains
151、, its not only little boys who are drawn to all things with wheels. That my 20-month-old daughter dotes on the red bus toy is the proof of this.From age 0 to 2, children are in the sensorimotor (感觉运动的) stage of development, explains Alyssa Wilkins. “They are learning by absorbing everything through
152、their senses sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing,” Wilkins says. “Toys and real-life objects like cars are very sensorily engaging. Kids can interact with toy cars, trucks, etc. through spinning (旋转) their wheels, watching them move in a variety of directions, or hearing the sounds they make.”Plu
153、s, kids are just naturally drawn to loud and moving objects. “They see the lights on the cars and the rolling wheels, and hear the sound of the running engine. Its very engaging,” Wilkins says. “Kids will always be drawn to attractive and loud things because that is what engages their brain and sens
154、ory systems.”Another appeal of toy vehicles is that theyre typically small enough to fit in a childs hand Cars become the favorite of both boys and girls because they can put their cars in their pockets r carry them around. A car is also a cause-and-effect toy it teaches children that their actions
155、can make something happen. “Its super interesting and exciting for kids to learn that they can change something in their environment, and they may feel proud of what they have done,” Capanna-Hodge says.Every child is unique in how they engage with toys and the reasons for their play style may be div
156、erse and complex. Ultimately, how your kids play with their toy vehicles could be a little window into what controls or excites them.42. What does the underlined phrase “dotes on” in Paragraph I mean?A. Turns down.B. Goes in for.C. Runs into.D. Has control of.43. Which of the following aspects plays
157、 a big role in childrens love for toy vehicles?A. The influence form parents.B. The shape of toys vehicles.C. The exciting sensory input.D. The peaceful learning environment.44. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. The smaller the toy vehicles are, the more the kids like them.B. Boys perform better
158、 than girls while playing with toy vehicles.C. The more toy vehicles the kids have, the more benefits the kids get.D. Kids can gain a sense of achievement from playing with toy vehicles.45. What might be the best title of the text?A. Why toy vehicles are kids favoritesB. How toy vehicles can boost k
159、ids five senseC. Why parents choose toy vehicles for their kidsD. How parents can encourage kids to play with toy vehicles46. How does the author develop the textA. B. C. D. 【答案】42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. BDThere are so many different methods claiming to predict marathon performance. But these are
160、not always very accurate because predicting marathon performance is difficult. However, in our new study, we found its possible to calculate a critical speed that we can use to predict a runners marathon time with a good degree of accuracy.Many things determine how fast you can run a marathon, your
161、physical quality plays a huge role in your performance. For example, excellent marathon runners tend to be slim with long limbs. Fast marathon runners also tend to have a higher maximum rate of oxygen use (vo2 max) and can operate at a high percentage of this maximum for a long time without developi
162、ng tiredness. The right shoes can make running more economical in terms of how much energy you use. And of course, choosing a flat course with ideal weather conditions can help too.Endurance (耐久力) running is essentially determined by the fastest speed you can sustain for a given distance. or how lon
163、g you can run at a given speed. This suggests there is a critical speed which, in theory, we can sustain for quite a long time. It is quite possible that the critical speed is useful for predicting endurance performance.By analyzing training data from 25,000 athletes, we found we could estimate thei
164、r critical speeds and predict their marathon performance with 92% accuracy.We also found that, on average, runners ran the marathon at speeds around 85% of their critical speeds. Faster athletes ran their marathons at close to 93% of their critical speeds, but slower runners did so at 79% of their c
165、ritical speeds. This means that using training data to estimate your critical speed, certain fitness apps on your smart watch or phone may soon be able to predict your finish time at an even higher degree of accuracy, as well as providing real-time advice about how best to pace your race.47. What do
166、es Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Differences between excellent runners and average runnersB. Conditions to consider before running a marathonC. Characters of successful marathon runners.D. Factors affecting runners performance.48. How does the author illustrate the findings?A. By listing key data
167、B. By telling personal storiesC. By quoting famous runnersD. By explaining causes and effects49. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Different marathon runners always run at different speeds.B. Marathon runners will run better with the help of some apps.C. Critical speeds for runners given
168、by fitness apps are useful.D. Itll be easy to predict runners performance with some app50. What does the author intend to introduce through the text?A. A standard critical speed for marathon runners.B. The inspiration gained from a marathon.C. A way to predict marathon runners performance.D. The val
169、ue of hard and scientific training.【答案】47. D 48. A 49. D 50. C天津市静海一中2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AKnowing how to communicate well needs very personal attention between you and another human being. Is there a better way to learn how to communica
170、te effectively? Yes, there is. Please follow the 3 basic steps below.u Relax and breathe Whether its a business meeting or a first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax. When you relax, you are in control. You control your reactions and your reactions do not control y
171、ou. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths and your body will begin to be more at ease. This will help you apply what you already know about how to communicate well.u Think and you will be prepared Have you ever heard the old saying think before you speak? Well, it is true. By t
172、hinking ahead about how the conversation might flow, you will be better prepared, more at ease and more confident.u Follow the flow of the conversation If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, follow throu
173、gh with small talk until a common topic appears. A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves and if you do this, they will leave the conversation, thinking very highly of you. Learning good communication skills is not something o
174、ut of reach. If you make an effort, you will succeed.51. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. How to Begin Your Conversation EffectivelyB. Preparation and ConversationC.Personal Attention and CommunicationD. How to Communicate with People You Meet52. If you want to talk with ot
175、hers successfully, the most important thing you should do is _.A. to make a good preparation for the conversationB. to take as many deep breaths as possibleC. to keep calm and relax yourself fullyD. to follow the flow of the conversation53. Why does relaxation play an important part in your good com
176、munication?A. Because it can help you keep excited and react quickly in the communication.B. Because it will help you organize good sentences for your communication.C. Because it can help you put your communication skills that you know into use.D. Because no one likes to communicate with a nervous p
177、erson.54. If you feel uncomfortable, youd better _.A. talk small things until you find a topic you both likeB. speak freely so as to run across the topic you likeC. keep silent in order to give the chance of speaking to othersD. ask questions which you are interested in55. Whats the meaning of the u
178、nderlined sentence?A. You will be good at communication if you tryB. Good communication skills can be learned if you tryC. Not all people can learn good communication skillsD. Communication skills can be improved easilyBTo improve road safety and raise awareness among Russias notoriously (臭名昭著地) car
179、eless drivers, Russian police have tried to get drivers to slow down at zebra（斑马） crossings by having painted horses as zebras walk across on the busiest streets in some of the big cities. The light grey horses, painted with black stripes（条纹）, carried signs on their backs reading: “Careful, children
180、 are on their way to school. ” The police sent the “zebras” to several different locations in the Russian capital, where officials in orange vests walked them over zebra crossings and handed out leaflets (传单) to passing drivers. Some held up rainbow-coloured umbrellas over the painted animals to pro
181、tect them from the rain. Russian roads are notoriously dangerous and drivers still rarely take steps to avoid pedestrians(行人). Nearly half of all traffic accidents in the countrys big cities are caused by cars hitting pedestrians, and a third of those occur on crossings, according to traffic police
182、figures published last month. In the first six months of this year, 378 people were killed and more than 6, 600 injured on pedestrian crossings in Russia, according to police. In Moscow alone, 43 people were killed, including two children. Though police officials said that only safe paint would be u
183、sed on the animals, animal rights activists still disagreed with the idea, accusing the police of “treating animals like garbage”. “Children understand that paints are bad for animals, ” the Interfax news agency quoted president of Vita animal rights group Irina Novozhilova as saying. Lets hope this
184、 part of the campaign is over and animals are left out of future attempts to raise pedestrians awareness. 56. Why do Moscow police have “zebras” walk across on the busiest streets? A. To make a call on protecting animals. B. To raise drivers awareness of road safety. C. To tell people it is dangerou
185、s to cross streets. D. To remind people zebras are in danger of extinction. 57. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The zebras. B. The policemen. C. The horses. D. The drivers. 58. From the text we can learn that _. A. Russian drivers seldom give way to pedestriansB. Rus
186、sian drivers often ignore traffic lightsC. most Russian drivers have realized the seriousness of the problemD. the driving skills of Russian drivers are bad59. What do animal rights activists think of the new attempt? A. Drivers must slow down at pedestrian crossings. B. Road safety should be improv
187、ed. C. The paints used on the horses are safe. D. These animals are ill-treated by the police. 60. Which word can best describe the authors attitude towards the campaign? A. Critical. B. ConfidentC. Doubtful. D. Positive. CNowadays, it is more common for people to express their thoughts in an e-mail
188、 or text. In fact, more and more students use technology for written communication in their lives. Even so, research shows that teaching handwriting skills has its benefits. However, are the benefits worth spending valuable classroom time in teaching handwriting skills when students could be learnin
189、g more about computer keyboarding? States across the country have good reasons to require students to learn computer keyboarding skills. For one, students are learning technology that will help them communicate faster with more people and in many different forms, such as e-mails, websites, blogs, an
190、d so on. Also the better a students computer keyboarding skills, the greater the chance that a student has to become a better writer. Computer tools such as the grammar and spell check make correcting quick and easy, although not 100 accurate（准确的）. With these and many other tools，students gain impor
191、tant computer skills. Furthermore, students no longer have to worry about their writing being graded poorly by teachers. All in all, computer keyboarding skills are a step in the right direction. Still, the advantages of computer keyboarding skills may not be enough to leave handwriting instruction
192、in the dust. Marlena Hamilton, professor of neurology at University of Pennsylvania, did an experiment with her co-workers to study what happens in students brains when writing. They found that many of the areas of the brain light up. These are the same areas that are used to learn to read. They the
193、n wondered if the same would be true when students looked at letters on a keyboard. “What we found, “she states, “is that brains are much less involved when we just look at letters. When we actually use our hands to make things, the brain works much harder.”Schools across the nation are looking at t
194、he evidence and deciding what to do. William McIntyre, a reading coach at Sunshine Elementary School in Albany, New York, says, “What we have learned from the research is that learning handwriting benefits students educationally. What we also know is that students need to be taught keyboarding skill
195、s. Now, it is up to each school to make a decision.61. From the first paragraph, we can know that _.A. students dont want to learn handwriting skills any moreB. students dont like communicating with friends in personC. students communicating by technology is more and more commonD. students spend mor
196、e time in playing computer games than before62. What does the second paragraph mainly want to show?A. The roles of computer tools.B. The advantages of computer keyboarding skills.C. The importance of communication skills.D. The necessity of developing writing skills.63. Whats the authors attitude to
197、 students learning keyboarding skills?A. Worried B. Doubtful C. Uncaring D. Supportive64. What can the result of Hamiltons experiment show?A. Keyboarding skills are very useful.B. Handwriting is helpful for students to learn.C. Keyboarding makes our brain more active.D. Handwriting is more difficult
198、 than keyboarding.65. What kind of decision does the author refer to in the last paragraph?A. Whether schools should offer computer classes.B. Whether schools should still teach handwriting.C. Whether students should learn keyboarding skills.D. Whether students should use the grammar and spell check.【答案】51-55 DCCAB 56-60 BCADA 61-65 CBDBB
