1、专题限时集训(十五)阅读七选五之议论文记叙文A篇 (2020北京市海淀区期末)Financial EducationAwareness DilemmaWhen it comes to financial education，the majority of todays youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 1 Actually，elementary financial education is a
2、must for all，as money transaction is an essential part of our daytoday life.Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2% per year.If you leave the money in the account，how much will you have accumulated after 5 years：more than $102，exactly $102，or less than $
3、102？The test might look simple，but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer. 2 The explanation goes as follows：People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives.Researchers on this subject say people with a high level of fin
4、ancial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement. 3 On the contrary，people who have a lower level of financial literacy tend to borrow more，accumulate less wealth，and pay more in fees related to financial products. They are less likely to invest，more likely to experience difficulty with
5、debt，and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans.Thus，the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 4 What is the solution？ 5 Like reading and math，financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools.Likewise，parents should engage in regular and c
6、onstructive conversations about money matters.This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial wellbeing，which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.AFinancial education must start early.BHowever，they miss an important point.CWhy does each of us have to face a fi
7、nancial challenge?DWhy does financial literacy matter so much in our society?ERich people are generally better educated on financial management.FBesides，these people have more than double the wealth of people with a low level.GFor example，they frequently make late credit card payments，overspend thei
8、r credit limit，etc.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。主要讲述了金融教育意识的困境。今天的大多数年轻人都会把金融教育看作某些特定的人在金融界谋生的必要条件。实际上，基础金融教育是所有人的必修课。1B过渡性语句。根据空前一句可知，今天的大多数年轻人都会把它(金融教育)看作某些特定的人在金融界谋生的必要条件；再根据空后的句子可知，实际上，基础金融教育是所有人的必修课。这两句之间存在明显的转折关系，故B项“然而，他们忽略了一个重要的问题”串联上下文，符合语境。2D段落主旨句。根据下文的“The explanation goes as follows”可知，此句是对一个问题的解释。再分析
9、本段可知，本段主要讲述了金融知识对社会非常重要。故D项“为什么金融知识对我们的社会如此重要？”适合做本段的主旨句。3F行文逻辑语句。根据空前句子可知，金融知识程度高的人更有可能为退休做打算，这是金融知识程度高的人的一个特点，F项“此外，这些人的财富是那些金融知识程度低的人的两倍多”是其另外一个特点。故F项是对上文的补充说明，符合语境。4G行文逻辑语句。根据上文的“Thus，the cost of this financial ignorance is very high.”可知，金融知识缺乏的代价是非常高的。G项“例如，他们经常延迟信用卡还款、透支信用额度等”是对这句话的具体说明，符合语境。5
10、A段落主旨句。根据空前的问句可知，此处询问的是解决办法，再根据下文的“financial education must.in our schools”可知，金融教育必须成为学校核心课程的一部分。故A项“金融教育必须及早开始”承接上下文并概括该段主旨，符合语境。B篇 There are many things to consider when discussing the matter of ebooks vs printed books，but eventually，it boils down to the readers preference. 6 They also believe the
11、 rustle(沙沙声) of the pages as they flip(翻动) gently through a printed book with their fingers cannot be obtained from a cold，electronic version.On the other hand，those who prefer ebooks often say that a whole lot of weight is removed from their shoulders. 7 However，it becomes doubly so when it comes t
12、o the task of choosing which books to bring.The problem is solved when a reader can put hundreds of books in a single device(设备) that takes up only a few square inches of a bag. 8 A recent study found that literacy(读写能力) building in children is more effective with a printed book than with an ebook.T
13、he reason is printed books provide the centralized focus on the story and the opportunities for interaction(互动) between the child and a parent reading the book with the child.Of course，ebooks also deliver the story，and encourage the child to participate with interactive addons. 9 Marc Slater，directo
14、r of 7 Speed Reading，weighs in on the debate.“Clearly，the winner in this round is none other than the person doing the reading，no matter which method they choose. 10 After all，there are so many books to pick up and read out thereboth in printed and ebook versionsthat we should be concentrating on re
15、ading as many as we can，in whatever format suits us best.”APacking for trips is bad enough as it is.BBut these are only physical considerations.CThere simply is no way to not enjoy reading.DWhen it comes to this，printed books are still a better choice.EWhat people should be focused on is learning ho
16、w to read faster.FFans of printed books claim that theres still nothing like the smell of paper.GHowever，there is no conversation and nothing to encourage the child to use language.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。电子书好还是纸质书好？本文就这一话题进行了讨论。6FF项中的Fans of printed books与设空处下一句中的They为同一所指：F项中的claim与设空处下一句中的believe构成同义关系；F项
17、内容与设空处下一句解释了喜欢纸质书的人对这种形式的书籍情有独钟的原因。7A设空处下一句中的it指的是A项中的Packing for trips；设空处下一句中的doubly so与A项中的bad形成比较照应。8BB项中的physical considerations指的是上两段提到的纸质书和电子书受各自拥护者喜爱的原因。9G设空处所在段列举了一项有关纸质书与电子书的研究。本段最后两句谈到电子书的特点：电子书与纸质书相比，不足之处即是其无法鼓励儿童进行言语交流。G项符合语境。10E设空处下文内容“After all, there are so many books to pick up and
18、read out there both in printed and ebook version that we should be concentrating on reading as many as we can, in whatever format suits us best.”与E项“What people should be focused on is learning how to read faster.”之间暗含因果关系。C篇 There are times when people come into your life，and you know at once that
19、they are sure to be there.They serve some sort of purpose，teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.You never know who these people may be：your classmate，neighbor，teacher，longlost friend or even a real stranger.But 11 ，you know that at that very moment they will aff
20、ect your life in some serious way. 12 However，on reflection you realize that without getting over them you would have never realized your potential ability and strength.Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck. 13 Without these small tests，life would be
21、like a smooth road to nowhere.The people affecting your life，and the successes and failures you experience，help to create who you are and who you become.Even the bad experiences can be learned from.In fact，they are probably the most important ones.If someone hurts you，forgive them， 14 15 ，for you ma
22、y never be able to experience it again.Talk to people you have never talked to before，and really listen.You should set your sights high，hold your head up，tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself.Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.Most
23、importantly，if you love someone，tell him or her，for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.Awhen you look eyes into themBbecause you are likely to get addicted to themCDont forget to embrace those unpleasant momentsDMake every day count and appreciate every momentEIllness，injury and love all
24、 occur to test the limits of your soulFSometimes things happening to you may seem challenging at firstGfor they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。每件事的发生都有其原因，成功和失败都有助于塑造自己。相信自己，把握现在。11A根据空前一句可知，你永远不知道这些人可能是谁，结合该句中的“But”和“you know that at that very m
25、oment they will affect your life in some serious way”可知，但当你和他们对视时，你就会知道，正是在那一刻，他们将会以某种重要的方式影响你的生活。故A项正确。12F根据空后的However可知，空后的句子与空处构成转折关系；结合空后一句可知，然而，经过认真思考你会意识到，不克服它们，你永远也不会意识到你的潜在的能力和优势。据此可以判断，F项“有时，发生在你身上的事情起初似乎很有挑战性”与此处匹配。13E根据空前一句可知，每件事的发生都是有原因的，没有什么事是偶然发生的，也没有什么事是带着幸运或不幸发生的。据此可知，E项“疾病、伤害和爱的发生都是
26、为了考验你的内心的极限”承接前一句，下文中的these small tests也是提示。故E项正确。14G根据空前的句子可知，即使是糟糕的经历你也可以从中吸取教训，事实上，这些糟糕的经历可能是最重要的。又结合该句中的“If someone hurts you, forgive them.”可知，G项“因为他们帮助你学会了信任和谨慎的重要性”符合语境。15D根据该句中的“for you may never be able to experience it again”可知，D项“珍惜每一天，珍惜每一刻”符合语境。D (2019石家庄市质检)I just counted how many fore
27、ign languages Ive studied so far in my life and its been twelve!I always follow my interests and find ways to put my language learning into things Im already interested in.I like to read blogs(博客) in other languages. 16 For the most part，bloggers tend to write the same way they speak，so I dont have
28、to worry much about adopting strange terms that are only used in writing.Movies are also a really good tool，especially if you can find subtitles in the language youre learning. 17 ，they will still keep your brain listening and reading in the same language.Music is another way to start listening to t
29、hings in your new language.Personally，Im so bad at understanding lyrics(歌词) even in English，so this one doesnt really work for me，but I have friends who learn a language through lyrics.Games are of course also an excellent way of studying a new language.A lot of language learning computer programs i
30、nclude games.Im super competitive and if I play any of them，I can be hooked for hours. 18 When the initial excitement of learning a new language begins to fade，it can be hard to stick with it.The hardest bit for me is when Im comfortable enough with a language to understand most things and make myse
31、lf understood.Im actually stuck at this stage in Norwegian. 19 Ideally I should sign up to take a big language exam.Each time I start getting selfsatisfied，its time to take a new course or sign up for online lessons，or take up some sort of challenge that will require me to level up my skills. 20 The
32、 best language class Ive ever taken was my beginners Russian course at university where my professor never used any English.It got to the point where I would kind of just forget about English while in Russian class，which helped me to really immerse myself in the Russian language and do a whole lot w
33、ith the limited Russian I had.AThats really uncomfortableBWhatever languages theyre translated intoCI also try to think in the language Im learningDIts time well spent if Im learning the languageEComputer games always make me feel worn outFThough they dont always exactly match whats being saidGI fou
34、nd them the perfect learning tool because theyre usually written in oral language【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”一共学习过十二种语言，在学习语言的过程中“我”尝试过各种各样的方法。16G根据空后一句可知，通常，博主们倾向于用他们说话的方式来写；据此可推知 “我”发现博客是学习语言的好工具，因为它们常常是用口语写作的，故G项正确。17F根据该句中的其他部分，并结合常识可推知，电影中的字幕虽然有时和所说的话不是很一致，但是仍然会让你的大脑用同样的语言听和看，故F项与此处匹配。18D根据空前两句可知，许多语言学习电
35、脑程序中包括游戏，而“我”是一心求胜，如果“我”玩任何一个，“我”都能上瘾好几个小时。据此可推知，如果“我”在学习这门语言，花费的时间是值得的，故D项符合语境。19A根据空前两句可知，对“我”来说，最难的部分是当“我”足够自信能用一门语言来理解大多数东西并使自己被理解的时候。在学挪威语时“我”实际上被困于这种状态了；据此可推知，那让“我”感到很不舒服，故A项正确。20C根据空处所在的位置可知，空处为该段的主题句；根据该段的最后一句可知，“我”回忆了当时在大学上俄语课时的感受；据此可推知，该段主要介绍“我”也使用“我”正在学的语言来进行思考，故C项正确。E (2020郑州市第二次质量预测)Wor
36、d travels quickly in the small fishing village of Port Washington，Wisconsin.So when Mardy McGarry wanted to build a playground for kids with special needs，she knew it wouldnt take long to create interest in the project.But she never expected that a third of the town people would join in it. 21 “A lo
37、t of learning comes through play，”says McGarry，a special education teacher for 28 years.Shed seen the wood chips and sand of traditional playgrounds stop wheelchairs dead in their tracks.When a piece of land became available，the city council agreed to choose a part for a playground. 22 She asked cla
38、ssrooms of kids for their wish list.She also asked experts for help.And she brought on board her friend Sue Mayer，whose eightyearold son，Sam，has a serious disease.Her Kiwanis Club chapter came through with $7，000，and thats when the grassroots movement really got started.One woman gave $25，000 and ha
39、d her company donate the same amount. 23 There were silent auctions(拍卖) and Tshirt sales.The local Pieper Family Foundation offered to donate half of the remaining $170，000 balance if McGarry could raise the rest.The $450，000 covered materials, but the actual construction would cost an additional $9
40、00，000. Not a choice.But the community could build it.On September 16，2008，the first day of construction，they came.Two women heard about the project on the radio on the way to work and took the day off to help. 24 Tenyearolds sanded surfaces.Today，Possibility Playground is one of the most popular de
41、stinations in Ozaukee County.Theres a giant pirate ship, a rockclimbing wall，high and low rings, monkey bars, sandboxes，swings，slides，bridges and so on. 25 Its exactly what McGarry wanted.People used to ask why she wanted to build a playground just for children with disabilities.“They didnt get it.I
42、ts only when you build a playground for children with disabilities that you build one for all children.”she said.ASoon smaller businesses were helping.BAll children play shoulder to shoulder.CBut her students were too often left out.DEveryone thought it was really a great wonder.EA couple in their 8
43、0s operated their own trucks.FMcGarry started researching play equipment and contacting design firms.GThey rolled up their sleeves and used their weekdays to bring her idea to life.【语篇解读】本文为记叙文。本文讲述了Mardy McGarry计划为残疾儿童建一个操场，这个消息传出后立刻得到了人们的支持，有的公司捐赠资金，有的公司捐赠设备，很快就成功地为这些儿童修建了操场。21G根据上文“But she never
44、expected that a third of the town people would join in it.”可知，但她从未预料到镇上有三分之一的人会加入。G项“他们卷起袖子，利用自己工作日的时间把她的想法付诸实践”符合语境。故选G。22F根据上文“When a piece of land became available，the city council agreed to choose a part for a playground.”可知，当一块土地可供使用时，市议会同意选择一部分作为游乐场。F项“McGarry开始研究游乐设备并联系设计公司”符合语境。故选F。23A根据上文“O
45、ne woman gave $25，000 and had her company donate the same amount.”可知，一位女士捐款25，000美元，并且让她的公司捐了同样数量的钱。A项“很快一些小公司也开始帮忙”符合语境。故选A。24E根据上文“Two women heard about the project on the radio on the way to work and took the day off to help.”可知，两名女性在上班途中通过收音机听到了这个项目，请了一天假来帮忙。E项“一对80多岁的夫妇开着自己的卡车”承接上文，符合语境。故选E。25B根据下文“Its exactly what McGarry wanted.”可知，这正是McGarry想要的。B项“所有的孩子都能并肩玩耍”符合语境。故选B。
