1、语 篇 提 能.完形填空Cheating happens a lot in our city. It can be hard to know who is really in _1_ and who is trying to take advantage of other peoples _2_.Recently, I was finishing my work at home _3_ the dog barked letting me know that _4_ was at the gate. I rushed to see who it was and there I saw a _5_
2、 weak woman in her late fifties.I said to her, “May I ask what you _6_？”She _7_， “Hello, my name is Parvathy. My husband and I live in the slum (贫民窟) nearby. We earn our living _8_ working at construction sites. A few days ago my _9_ tripped on the stairs while _10_ a heavy load. He is _11_ hurt and
3、 hasnt been able to _12_ for the past five days, so we have no food. Now he is at home in bed with a high fever. Please help me! I need to take my husband to a doctor！”“Oh！” I said, “Please _13_ here.” I went into the room. I felt really bad about her _14_ but . Was she telling me the _15_ or trying
4、 to cheat me out of my money?Finally, I _16_ to help her. But first I said a simple prayer, “Dear Lord, you know _17_ I earn my pennies, so please make sure that my hard earned money helps those who _18_ need it. Amen.”I went out with a fifty note and _19_ it to her. The moment she got the money she
5、 broke down in tears. She took my hand and said, “May God bless you, my dear! Thank you so much！”I was so _20_， and turned back to my work smiling.1A. need B. case C. use D. control2A. braveness B. kindness C. interest D. envy3A. since B. until C. when D. after4A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D.
6、 nobody5A. popular B. proud C. poor D. busy6A. want B. notice C. enjoy D. recognise7A. refused B. expressed C. showed D. replied8A. by B. to C. in D. for9A. son B. father C. brother D. husband10A. gathering B. dropping C. carrying D. choosing11A. hardly B. badly C. probably D. actually12A. work B. d
7、rive C. remove D. operate13A. stop B. rest C. come D. wait14A. solution B. situation C. action D. position15A. hope B. news C. truth D. result16A. decided B. agreed C. tried D. expected17A. when B. whether C. how D. what18A. only B. naturally C. really D. formally19A. handed B. put C. reminded D. or
8、dered20A. worried B. moved C. tired D. frightened答案与解析语篇解读利用人们的善良进行诈骗在我所在的城市时有发生。一天，一位老妇人来到我的门前请求帮助，我了解到她的生活状况很糟，虽然不知她是否真的需要帮助还是欺骗我，我最后还是决定帮助她。老妇人感激得流下眼泪。我很受感动，微笑着继续我的工作。1A诈骗时有发生，很难判断谁是真正“处于危难”的人。in need“在贫困中；在危难中”。2B利用人们的“善良”进行诈骗。kindness“善良”； braveness“勇敢”； interest“利益；兴趣”； envy“嫉妒”。3C当狗叫的时候，我就要完成
9、工作了。when“当的时候”； since“自从”； until“直到”； after“之后”。4A“有人”在门口。somebody“有人；某人”； anybody“任何人”； everybody“每个人”； nobody“没有人”。5C我看到一个“贫穷”且柔弱的老妇人。popular“流行的”； proud“骄傲的”； poor“贫穷的”； busy“忙碌的”。6A请问你“需要”什么？want“要；想要”； notice“注意”； enjoy“喜欢”； recognise“认出；意识到”。7D她对我的问题的“回答”。refuse“拒绝”； express“表达”； show“出示”； rep
10、ly“回答”。8A我们靠在建筑工地工作为生。byv.ing形式表示方式、方法或手段。9D通过上文叙述可知，是“我”的“丈夫”在“搬运”沉重的货物时摔倒了。10C参见上题解析。gather“聚集”； drop“滴落”； carry“搬运”； choose“选择”。11B他伤得很“严重”。hardly“几乎不”； badly“严重地”； probably“可能地”； actually“实际上”。12A他已经五天没有工作了。work“工作”； drive“开车”； remove“消除”； operate“操作”。13D请在这儿“等”一下。stop“停下”； rest“休息”； come“来”； wa
11、it“等候”。14B“我”感觉到她的“处境”真的很糟糕。solution“解决方法”； situation“处境；状况”； action“动作”； position“位置”。15C她说的是“事实”，还是要骗我的钱？hope“希望”； news“消息”； truth“事实”； result“结果”。16A虽然我不确定她是否真的需要帮助。我最后还是“决定”帮助她。decide“决定”； agree“同意”； try“试图”； expect“期望”。17C您知道我是“如何”挣钱的。how“如何；怎样”。18C请确保我努力挣得的钱能真正地(indeed)帮助那些需要帮助的人。19A我把钱递给(hand
12、)她。20B我深受感动(moved)。.阅读理解Jessie, a student from Shanghai, is studying in Chicago. The following entries are taken from her blog (博客) during her first three months in the United States.August 31People often refer to Shanghai as “The Sleepless City，” but I didnt understand why until I got to Chicago. I
13、 was windowshopping with another student this evening when suddenly the store owners started pulling down their gates and locking their doors. Soon the whole street was closed, even though it wasnt dark yet. Ive never seen this in Shanghai, where the busiest streets “stay awake” all night. You can g
14、o out to restaurants, stores, and movies even long after midnight.September 5After the first week of class, Ive found some differences between Chinese students and American students. Whenever a teacher asks a question, my classmates immediately shout out their answers. And some of them interrupt (打断
15、) the teacher. In Shanghai, were usually quiet in class so that the teacher can finish on time. We usually ask the teacher questions afterward.October 6I met an interesting girl in an Internet caf today. I was writing an email to my mother, and she asked me what language I was using. We ended up tal
16、king for about an hour! People in Chicago seem very comfortable with each other. It seems quite natural for two people to start talking in a caf. This is something that doesnt happen in Shanghai. At home, Id never just start chatting with a stranger. I like that its easy to meet new people here.语篇解读
17、本文是记叙文。文章主要描述了作者在国外感受到的文化冲击。1What did Jessie learn on August 31?A. Students in Chicago prefer shopping.B. People in Chicago sleep less than people in Shanghai.C. Streets in Chicago are less busy than those in Shanghai.D. BuSiness hours in Chicago are shorter than those in Shanghai.答案与解析D推理判断题。根据8月31
18、日描述的“尽管天还没黑，但是芝加哥的商场就已经关门了，而上海最繁华的街道则是通宵营业”可知，芝加哥的商店营业时间比上海的短。2How do American students behave in class?A. They express their opinions directly.B. They show no respect for their teacher.C. They try to attract the teachers attention.D. They seldom cut in on the teachers speech.答案与解析A细节理解题。根据9月5日描写的“W
19、henever a teacher asks a question, my classmates immediately shout out their answers. And some of them interrupt the teacher”可知，美国学生在课堂上很直率。3When meeting a stranger, people in Chicago seem to be _.A. shy B. nervousC. communicative D. defensive答案与解析C推理判断题。根据最后一段的“People in Chicago seem very comfortab
20、le with each other. It seems quite natural for two people to start talking in a caf”可知，芝加哥的人遇到陌生人时很愿意交谈。4What does the text mainly tell us?A. A girls experience of culture shock in a foreign country.B. The differences between China and America.C. How to make friends with foreigners.D. How to live a
21、happy life abroad.答案与解析A主旨大意题。文章主要描述了上海的女孩在芝加哥受到的文化冲击。.阅读理解七选五Airplane mannersYou get on the plane, take your seat and try to get as comfortable as possible. But just minutes into the flight, the person behind you starts kicking your seat. _1_ Here are some tips on helping you avoid behavior that ca
22、n upset your fellow passengers：Carry in front.As you walk to your seat, carry your bag in front of you. If you carry a bag over your shoulder or at your side, you can easily hit those already seated. Its not a good way to make friends. _2_3_Dont put your legs, head or elbows in your neighbors space.
23、 And never sleep on your neighbors shoulder. No one wants their space invaded by a stranger on a flight.Dont be too chatty.Some people love to get chatty on a flight. _4_ If the person next to you is reading or sleeping, dont try to talk to him. If he appears to be interested in talking, talk in a l
24、ow voice so those around you can read, rest or work.Take your turn when leaving the plane.Allow the rows ahead of you to empty first. Dont push your way to the front. _5_ So wait your turn.A. Stay in your own seat.B. Be patient with your neighbors.C. Leaving only takes a few minutes.D. You can also pull it along if it has wheels.E. However, it can bother passengers around you.F. You feel angry, but are you making others angry?G. Tell your kids not to kick the seat in front of them.答案1.F2.D3.A4.E5.C