1、考点规范练24.阅读理解AFemalejournalistswhochangedtheworldHelenThomasHelen was a White House reporter who had a front row seat of history as she interviewed nine American presidents across her career.She was praised for her cruel drive,with one White House press secretary describing her questioning as torture
2、(拷问).Her refusal to hide her strong opinions,even when asking questions to a president,made her one of the best known journalists in Washington and a rule in her field.MarieColvinThe passionate and award-winning American journalist Marie Colvin worked as a foreign reporter at TheSundayTimes from 198
3、5 until she died in February 2012,while covering the Siege of Homs(霍姆斯的围攻) in Syria.Marie crossed into Syria on the back of a motorcycle,ignoring the Syrian governments attempt to prevent foreign journalists from entering the country.MaryGarberIn 1946,sports journalism was a mans job where female sp
4、orts writers werent allowed to enter press boxes.Mary Garber changed that by paving the way for female sports writers.She first covered high school sports and then reported on college athletics.In June 2005,she became the first woman to receive the Associated Press Sports Editors Red Smith Award,pre
5、sented annually since 1981 for major contributions to sports journalism.AnnLeslieFew reporters have filed stories from more than 70 countries,but British journalist Ann Leslie is considered a unique force in journalism.Because the 73-year-old woman has witnessed and reported on some of the most sign
6、ificant events of the late 20th Century.She was there when the Berlin Wall came down,and she lost her shoes in the crush waiting for Nelson Mandelas release.1.What do we know about Helen from the first paragraph?A.She made friends with nine American presidents.B.She liked to make her strong opinions
7、 known.C.She often got into trouble due to her questions.D.She was regarded as the best journalist in America.2.From the second paragraph we can infer that Marie Colvin .A.was a very brave womanB.enjoyed riding a motorcycleC.was awarded by the Syrian governmentD.was killed by the Syrian government3.
8、Who opens the door for women sports reporters?A.Helen Thomas.B.Marie Colvin.C.Mary Garber.D.Ann Leslie.B(2019全国)Before the 1830s,most newspapers were sold through annual subscriptions in America,usually $8 to $10 a year.Today $8 or $10 seems a small amount of money,but at that time these amounts wer
9、e forbidding to most citizens.Accordingly,newspapers were read almost only by rich people in politics or the trades.Inaddition,most newspapers had little in them that would appeal to a mass audience.They were dull and visually forbidding.But the revolution that was taking place in the 1830s would ch
10、ange all that.The trend,then,was toward the “penny paper”a term referring to papers made widely available to the public.It meant any inexpensive newspaper;perhaps more importantly it meant newspapers that could be bought in single copies on the street.This development did not take place overnight.It
11、 had been possible(but not easy)to buy single copies of newspapers before 1830,but this usually meant the reader had to go down to the printers office to purchase a copy.Street sales were almost unknown.However,within a few years,street sales of newspapers would be commonplace in eastern cities.At f
12、irst the price of single copies was seldom a pennyusually two or three cents was chargedand some of the older well-known papers charged five or six cents.Butthe phrase “penny paper” caught the publics fancy,and soon there would be papers that did indeed sell for only a penny.This new trend of newspa
13、pers for “the man on the street” did not begin well.Some of the early ventures(企业)were immediate failures.Publishers already in business,people who were owners of successful papers,had little desire to change the tradition.It took a few youthful and daring businessmen to get the ball rolling.4.Which
14、 of the following best describes newspapers in America before the 1830s?A.Academic.B.Unattractive.C.Inexpensive.D.Confidential.5.What did street sales mean to newspapers?A.They would be priced higher.B.They would disappear from cities.C.They could have more readers.D.They could regain public trust.6
15、.Who were the newspapers of the new trend targeted at?A.Local politicians.B.Common people.C.Young publishers.D.Rich businessmen.7.What can we say about the birth of the penny paper?A.It was a difficult process.B.It was a temporary success.C.It was a robbery of the poor.D.It was a disaster for printe
16、rs.七选五阅读(2020全国)AFewTipsforSelf-AcceptanceWe all want it.to accept and love ourselves.But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach.1 Heres a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.2 Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough.Why do you follow them?Ar
17、e you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs?Know that your life is your own;you are the only you in this world.Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made.We are often ashamed of our shortcomings,our mistakes and our failures.3 You will make mist
18、akes,time and time again.Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better,why not offer yourself a compassionate(有同情心) response?“That didnt go as planned.But,I tried my best.”Recognize all of your strengths.Write them down in a journal.Begin to train your brain to look at strength bef
19、ore weakness.List all of your accomplishments and achievements.You have a job,earned your degree,and you got out of bed today.4Now that youve listed your strengths,list your imperfections.Turn the page in your journal.Put into words why you feel unworthy,why you dont feel good enough.Now,read these
20、words back to yourself.5 Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements.See how awesome you are?A.Feeling upset again?B.Where do you start?C.Nothing is too small to celebrate.D.Remember,you are only human.E.Set an intention for self-acceptance.F.Stop comparing yourself wit
21、h others.G.When does the comparison game start?.书面表达假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Peter想来中国旅行,他写信向你了解他到北京后乘坐何种交通工具旅行比较适宜。请你给他写封回信,建议他乘坐高铁。建议理由:1.便捷、准点;2.舒适、安全;3.购票方便、价格适宜。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。参考词汇:中国高铁 CRH(China Railway High-speed)自助售票机self-service ticket machineDear Peter,Im expecting yo
22、u to come to China._Yours,Li Hua考点规范练24(必修5Unit4).【解题导语】文章主要介绍了四个著名的记者。1.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Herrefusaltohideherstrongopinions,evenwhenaskingquestionstoapresident,.”可知,HelenThomas不隐藏自己的观点。2.A推理判断题。根据第二段中的“whiledcoveringtheSiegeofHomsinSyria”可知,MarieColvin曾在叙利亚报道霍姆斯的围攻,由此推测,她非常勇敢。3.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“MaryGarb
23、erchangedthatbypavingthewayforfemalesportswriters.Shefirstcoveredhighschoolsportsandthenreportedoncollegeathletics.”可知,MaryGarber改变了大家对女性体育记者的看法,并为女性记者争得一席之地。【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“便士报”产生的背景及其发展的艰难过程。4.B细节理解题。根据第一段的第四、五句“Inaddition,mostnewspapershadlittleinthemthatwouldappealtoamassaudience.Theywere
24、dullandvisuallyforbidding.”可知,当时的报纸枯燥无味,没有吸引力。5.C推理判断题。根据第二段的“.papersmadewidelyavailabletothepublic.”和“.thatcouldbeboughtinsinglecopiesonthestreet.”可知,街头销售能让报纸有更多的读者。6.B细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句“Thisnewtrendofnewspapersforthemanonthestreetdidnotbeginwell.”中提到的“themanonthestreet”可知,报纸的目标读者是普通人。7.A推理判断题。最后一段中提
25、到“早期的一些企业是直接失败的。那些拥有成功报纸的出版商几乎不想改变传统。一些年轻大胆的商人才把这件事情推动起来。”由此推测,便士报的推动过程比较艰难。.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自我接受的几种方法,倡导自尊自信、乐观向上的人生态度。1.B此处为过渡句。根据上文提到的接纳自己有时很难,联系下文的“Heresahandfulofwaysthatwillsetyouintherightdirection.”可知,此处表示“从何处开始呢?”。故B项合适。2.F段前空格考查主题句。根据后面的“Donotfollowthepeoplewhomakeyoufeelnot-good-eno
26、ugh.”可知,此处表示“停止与别人比较”。故选F项。3.D此处为段中承上启下过渡句。根据开头提及的“Forgiveyourselfformistakes.”以及后面的“Youwillmakemistakes.”可知,此处表示“要记住,你只是个普通人”。故选D项。4.C此处为总结句。本段讲述要认识自身的长处,将它们写进日记,将你的成就列出来。你有一份工作,你获得了学位,你今天没有赖床。最后总结:无论事情多小,都值得庆贺。故选C项。5.A此处为过渡句。根据上文中的“Putintowordswhyyoufeelunworthy,whyyoudontfeelgoodenough.”可知,此处表示“又
27、感到不安了吗?”。dontfeelgoodenough与A项中的upset同义。故选A项。.Dear Peter,Im expecting you to come to China.When you arrive in Beijing,youd better take the CRH train,which has been well developed and become popular in China nowadays.It has lots of different lines,so it is convenient for you to travel wherever you wa
28、nt to go.The CRH trains are spacious,comfortable and run at high speed.Its easy to get tickets through many channels,such as by telephone,through the Internet,or on the self-service ticket machine.Besides,prices of tickets are reasonable.It offers first-class services to passengers and I am sure you will enjoy a good journey.Yours,Li Hua