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综合素养提升练(三)
第一部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。
A
While tea originated in China,now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions.This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in diverse ways and ceremonies,which finally brings about a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.
Chinese tea culture
Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea,it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich in history and tradition.Today,Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.
Japanese tea culture
Japan also has a long history of tea,especially Japanese Matcha,which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and has only become popular in Western culture in recent years.
　　British tea culture
When many people think of tea,British tea culture is what comes to mind.A cup of hot English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea as well as a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon serves as a pick-me-up for the day.Even though tea may not be native to England,this British tea tradition is still going strong today.
Moroccan tea culture
When you visit Morocco,it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality.Before any gathering,negotiation,or sale of a product,a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the hosts and guests.This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality,which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect for the hosts.
(　　)1.Why can tea find its way into various food cultures
A.Because it originated in China.
B.Because it forms different ceremonies.
C.Because it gets people connected easily.
D.Because it allows people to sit together.
(　　)2.What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common according to the text
A.They both have a long history.
B.They both represent people’s hospitality.
C.They are both famous for ground green tea.
D.They both have had worldwide recognition for a long time.
(　　)3.Why are the British keen on tea in the afternoon
A.To get new energy.
B.To bring out respect.
C.To show hospitality.
D.To observe a tradition.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了虽然茶起源于中国,但如今世界上许多国家的文化中都融入了茶元素。
答案及剖析:
1.C　细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in diverse ways and ceremonies”可知,茶能融入各种饮食文化是因为它使人们很容易地联系在一起。故选C。
2.A　细节理解题。根据“Chinese tea culture”部分中的第一句以及“Japanese tea culture”部分中的“Japan also has a long history of tea”可知,中国和日本的茶文化的共同点在于它们都有悠久的历史。故选A。
3.A　细节理解题。根据“British tea culture”部分中的第二句可知,英国人喜欢喝下午茶是因为他们可以从中获得新能量。“pick-me-up”意为“提神物品”。故选A。
B
The Miao Sisters Festival is held every year in Guizhou’s Taijiang County,where large amounts of the people are from the Miao ethnic (民族的) group.It is an ancient tradition,which brings men and women together through food,gifts and music.
During the days before the festival,young women gather leaves and wild flowers,which they use to dye (给……染色) sticky rice with bright colours.This brightly coloured rice is known as Sister Rice.During the festival,the young women dress in beautiful traditional clothes with large amounts of silver jewelry (首饰).
The festival includes parades,horse races and musical performances.But the real focus is the interaction between the young women and the young men who visit from surrounding villages and sing songs.In one traditional type of song,a man and a woman take turns to sing to each other,and the first one to make a mistake loses the game.The loser must give the winner a gift,but the winner is expected to give a gift in return,too.
After meeting the men,the women send them home with a bamboo basket containing dyed rice and hidden objects with special meanings.For example,a pair of chopsticks indicates that she wants to marry the man,while garlic shows that she is not interested.
One of several stories about the festival’s beginning is about a girl and a boy who fell in love.The girl’s parents wanted her to marry her uncle’s son.She refused,and the boy likewise refused to marry anyone else.For a time,they could only meet in a field and pass hidden messages to each other through rice in a bamboo basket.Finally,the pair overcame their parents’ opposition and were allowed to marry.
The Miao Sisters Festival is a famous festival in Asia that encourages love.
(　　)4.What is the purpose of young women collecting leaves and wild flowers
A.To decorate their rooms.
B.To sell them and make money.
C.To give sticky rice different colours.
D.To cover some objects in a basket.
(　　)5.Which of the following is NOT the activity taking place in the festival
A.Water skiing.
B.Horse races.
C.Parades.
D.Singing songs.
(　　)6.What can we learn from the passage
A.A woman often loses the game.
B.A hidden pair of chopsticks suggests good things.
C.The winner need not send a gift.
D.Often a man needs to sing songs to a young woman.
(　　)7.What does the story in Paragraph 5 tell us
A.The boy’s parents didn’t like the girl.
B.They were not married in the end.
C.The boy refused to marry the girl at first.
D.The rice in the bamboo basket carried their love.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了贵州苗族姊妹节的习俗及它的起源。
答案及剖析:
4.C　细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知,年轻的女子收集叶子和野花的目的是给糯米染不同的颜色。故选C。
5.A　细节理解题。根据第三段的第一句可知,“water skiing”不在此节日的活动中。故选A。
6.B　推理判断题。根据第四段的第二句可以推断,一双藏在竹篮里的筷子暗示着好事。故选B。
7.D　段落大意题。第五段主要讲苗族姊妹节的起源故事并且根据此段的第四句可知,本段的故事告诉我们竹篮里的米承载着他们的爱。故选D。
C
When thinking about placing a human being in space,one of the most important questions is how to design special clothing needed to protect a person from the dangers of the space environment.The cold of space will freeze skin in a short time.The heat of the sun can cause serious burns.The lack of atmosphere can cause gases in space to expand and even burst.With no oxygen to breathe,a human being will die in only a few moments.Radiation from the sun is another risk in space.So is damage from small pieces of rock and objects like meteoroids
(陨石).
In the 1930s,an American flyer,Wiley Post,designed the first successful device to protect a pilot at extreme heights.It was a large device that looked like a can surrounding the pilot’s head.Astronauts in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) flew the first American space flights in the early 1960s.The clothing was similar to that invented by Wiley Post.
Today,astronauts wear very different protective clothing.It lets them move,do useful tasks,and stay outside their spacecraft in comfort and safety for several hours.The spacesuit is called the shuttle extravehicular mobility unit or EMU.It was designed to last longer and to permit more movement than earlier spacesuits.
The EMU has a number of parts that an astronaut can link together by using only one hand,which makes it possible for each astronaut to select the parts that fit correctly.
Nowadays,NASA scientists are also considering the kind of spacesuits that would be needed for exploration of the planet Mars.Because of the gravity on Mars,spacesuits may have to be designed to be lighter than suits used in orbit or on the moon.The equipment may also have to protect astronauts from dust carried in the winds on Mars.And,they must be easy to repair and keep clean during a longer flight to and from the red planet.
(　　)8.What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to according to the passage
A.A device. B.A fly.
C.A pilot. D.A head.
(　　)9.Which of the following does not belong to the dangers of space environment
A.Lack of oxygen.
B.The heat from the sun.
C.The specially designed clothing.
D.Radiation from the sun.
(　　)10.Which statement is TRUE based on this passage
A.Wiley Post designed the first protective clothing for astronauts.
B.EMU has many parts that can be linked together by using two hands.
C.Special spacesuits have been used for exploration of the planet Mars.
D.Astronauts in earlier spacesuits had difficulty in moving,doing useful tasks and so on.
(　　)11.What might be the main topic of the passage
A.Space exploration.
B.Astronauts’ flights.
C.The advantages of spacesuits.
D.The development of spacesuits.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了太空服的发展历程。
答案及剖析:
8.A　代词指代题。根据第二段的前两句可知,that指代上文提到的“the first successful device”。故选A。
9.C　细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,太空中的危险包括缺氧、太阳的高温、太阳的辐射,特殊设计的衣服不属于太空环境的危险。故选C。
10.D　细节理解题。根据第三段的前两句可知,以前的太空服不能让宇航员行动自如,也不便于他们执行任务等。故选D。
11.D　推理判断题。根据第一段的第一句并通读全文可知,文章主要讲的是太空服的发展历程。由此可推断,文章的主题是太空服的发展。故选D。
D
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us with others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether small,unplanned acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,nearby or far away.
Giving isn’t just about money,so you don’t need to be rich.Giving can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills, thought or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more,as financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction, provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability,improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles,too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (传染性的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never saw the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
(　　)12.Why can giving help to build a happier society
A.Because it can bring confidence.
B.Because it can connect us with others.
C.Because it can make us healthy.
D.Because it can make us rich.
(　　)13.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A.Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
B.We feel more content with life by helping others.
C.Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
D.We feel no stress by helping others.
(　　)14.What is more important to build a better local community
A.Kindness. B.Health.
C.Happiness. D.Wealth.
(　　)15.What is the main idea of the text
A.Helping others is good for ourselves.
B.We should learn to give.
C.Helping others matters.
D.Kindness is a good virtue.
语篇导读:本文是议论文。文章主要论述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要,并呼吁人们要善良、乐于助人。
答案及剖析:
12.B　细节理解题。根据第一段的第三句可知,给予有助于建立更幸福的社会是因为它把我们和他人联系起来。故选B。
13.B　推理判断题。根据第四段的前两句可知,科学研究表明,帮助他人可以提高幸福感。它增加了生活满意度,提供了意义感,增加了能力感,改善了我们的情绪,减轻了压力。由此可推知,通过帮助他人,我们会对生活更加满意。故选B。
14.A　细节理解题。根据最后一段的最后一句可知,建设一个更好的社区,善良更重要。故选A。
15.C　主旨大意题。根据文章内容,尤其是第一段可知,本文主要讲了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要。因此C项可以概括本文大意。故选C。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space,you have to send food along as well.But what do astronauts eat in space,and how do they eat it 16.　　
The first and possibly the most important factor is nutrition.17.　　　 Eating junk food,such as potato chips,would make the astronauts unhealthy.18.　　　 If the food that has been provided is distasteful,then the astronauts may avoid eating it.If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well,you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space.Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (溢出) into the cabin.Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or an electronic device and damage it.19.　　　 A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
Finally,weight is an important concern.The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again.20.　　　 Most foods are stored in plastic bags,and often,the foods are dehydrated (使脱水).When an astronaut is ready to eat,hot water is added to the meal to warm it up.
Except all these requirements,much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A.Taste is also important.
B.Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
C.Believe it or not,they also have fresh fruit and vegetables.
D.Nutrition and practicality (实用) are important things to consider.
E.For the same reason,sharp knives and forks are never used on board.
F.Maintaining astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
G.Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家在思考太空用餐时需要考虑的几个因素。
答案及剖析:
16.G　文章介绍了科学家在思考太空用餐时需要考虑的几个因素,G项承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
17.F　上文说明了营养是科学家在规划宇航员用餐时需要重点考虑的因素;下文说明了吃垃圾食品对宇航员的影响。F项与本段主旨一致,且与下文形成对比关系,选项中的health与下文的unhealthy相对应。故选F。
18.A　设空处下文说明了食物味道的重要性;A项中的Taste与下文中的distasteful相对应。故选A。
19.E　下文说明了刀具在太空舱到处弹跳是极其危险的;E项中的knives与下文的knife相对应,“the same reason”正是指上文的“The lack of gravity”。故选E。
20.B　本段主要是说重量也是一个很重要的因素。B项中的light与上文的weight相对应,packaging与下文的“plastic bags”相对应。故选B。
第二部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For one year,the Dannemiller family gave up buying any unnecessary purchases.
In an effort to get back in touch with what they call their family mission,which includes “growing in faith together and serving others to create a world without unnecessary 　21　”,parents Scott and Gaby Dannemiller decided to 　22　 spending money on things like toys,snacks,or anything that wasn’t a necessity or an experience.
Overall,the family successfully 　23　 the plan.Though the experiment took place in 2013,the family 　24　 tries to live by the lessons they learnt while cutting out unnecessary spending.“By focusing on experiences 　25　 purchases,we grew together in faith as a family,we were able to 　26　 others and we were able to give more of our time and treasure to people who really need it,” Scott says.
“My daughter’s birthday is next month,and she asked if we could go to visit her uncle’s farm and ride a horse,　27　 just asking for a horse stuffed animal,” he says.“Now we look at 　28　 and say ‘Will that really add value to our life,or is it something we will just need to find space for and take care of ’”
If you’re trying to teach your children to focus 　29　 on physical stuff,Scott says it’s helpful to tweak (稍微改进) your 　30　 when kids ask for things.“We used to say ‘that’s too 　31　’,but that made our kids think we need more money,and when we get more money we can have it,” he says.“We 　32　 to ‘we don’t need that’,and that helped them understand.”
When 　33　 spending,Scott says the most important thing is to focus not on what your family is giving up,but what it is gaining.“It’s not about what you’re 　34　,” he says.“The question should be,‘What are we going to replace that with ’Then,make sure you are adding something to your life that the people in your family 　35　.For us,that was time together.”
(　　)21.A.faith B.need
C.delay D.pity
(　　)22.A.stop B.begin
C.increase D.slow
(　　)23.A.applied to B.stuck to
C.responded to D.subscribed to
(　　)24.A.even B.ever
C.just D.still
(　　)25.A.in contrast to B.in parallel with
C.instead of D.regardless of
(　　)26.A.treat B.please
C.serve D.satisfy
(　　)27.A.rather than B.or else
C.or rather D.more than
(　　)28.A.possessions B.purchases
C.treasures D.earnings
(　　)29.A.more B.occasionally
C.frequently D.less
(　　)30.A.appearance B.language
C.atmosphere D.identity
(　　)31.A.worthy B.expensive
C.worthless D.cheap
(　　)32.A.shifted B.referred
C.admitted D.took
(　　)33.A.cutting off B.cutting up
C.cutting down D.cutting away
(　　)34.A.losing B.lacking
C.obtaining D.finding
(　　)35.A.owe B.own
C.preserve D.value
语篇导读:本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Dannemiller一家坚持节省开支的故事。
答案及剖析:
21.B　此处指他们的家庭任务之一是创造一个没有不必要的需求(need)的世界。设空处所在句与上文中的“gave up buying any unnecessary purchases”呼应。故选B。
22.A　此处指他们决定停止(stop)花钱购买非必需品。故选A。
23.B　根据下文可知,他们从2013年开始就坚持(stuck to)这个计划并且有所收获。故选B。
24.D　根据句意可知,虽然这个实验是在2013年进行的,但这家人仍然(still)努力依靠他们所学到的东西生活,同时削减不必要的开支。故选D。
25.C　根据本句话中的“By focusing on experiences”可知,这家人通过专注于体验来代替(instead of)购买物品,来实现全家人的共同成长。故选C。
26.C　本空与第二段中的“growing in faith together and serving others”相呼应,此处指能够服务(serve)他人。故选C。
27.A　此处指女儿的生日是下个月,她问是否可以去叔叔的农场骑马,而不是(rather than)仅仅想要一个毛绒马玩具。故选A。
28.B　此处指一家人看着那些购买物(purchases),会想它们真的会给生活增加价值还是只是需要地方存放和保管。故选B。
29.D　此处是说,如果我们努力让孩子更少地(less)注意物质的东西,就能更好地教育孩子不买非必需的东西。故选D。
30.B　根据下文的“We used to say...more money we can have it”可知,当孩子索要东西时,稍微改进一下教育孩子的话(language)会很有帮助。故选B。
31.B　根据本句话中的“we need more...we can have it”可知,过去Scott不给孩子买他们要的东西时,经常说这个东西太贵(expensive)了。故选B。
32.A　根据本句话中的“we don’t need that”可知,这里指语言的改变(shifted)。故选A。
33.C　此处指Scott说在削减(cutting down)开支时,最重要的事情不是关注你的家庭放弃了什么,而是关注得到了什么。故选C。
34.A　根据上一句话中的“focus not on what...what it is gaining”可知,不能只关注失去(losing)了什么。故选A。
35.D　根据下一句话可知,对他们一家来说,全家人都珍惜(value)的东西就是一家人在一起的时光。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
By observing the sky,the ancient Chinese divided the sun’s annual motion 36.　　　　 24 equal sectors,with each 37.　　　　 (be) the basis for one solar term.The 24 Solar Terms (节气) start from the Beginning of Spring and end with the Severe Cold.
　　As early as the Shang Dynasty,our ancestors set the first four major solar terms,38.　　　　 marked the four seasons.Later they evolved into eight.It was not until the Western Han Dynasty 39.　　　　 the present 24 Solar Terms were 40.　　　　 (complete) established and officially adopted by the government.
　　The 41.　　　　 (long) of the 24 Solar Terms was based on the movement of the sun, and 42.　　　　 (they) names were chosen according to the changes in temperature,climate and other aspects of human life.They remain serving as an instruction for farmers,43.　　　　 (guide) their agricultural practices during certain periods of the mon people follow the calendar to watch for weather changes and live 44.　　　　 healthy life.
　　Each lunar month contains two solar terms,and each solar term has some to-do customs.In 2016,the 24 Solar Terms 45.　　　　 (include) on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
语篇导读:本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国农历24节气的由来和作用。
答案及剖析:
36.into　考查介词。 短语“divide... into”意为“把……分成”,固定搭配。故填into。
37.being　考查现在分词。此处是“with+宾语+宾语补足语”的复合结构;宾语each和be之间为逻辑上的主动关系,因此用现在分词作宾语补足语。故填being。
38.which　考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,此处是非限制性定语从句,设空处修饰先行词“the first four major solar terms”,指物,在从句中作主语。故填which。
39.that　考查强调句。此处是“not...until”的强调句型“It was not until... that...”,强调时间状语“until the Western Han Dynasty”。故填that。
pletely　考查副词。设空处修饰谓语动词“were established”,应用副词形式。故填completely。
41.length　考查名词。分析句子结构可知,所填词在句中作主语,因此用名词;long是形容词,其名词形式为length。故填length。
42.their　考查形容词性物主代词。根据句意可知,names是名词,前面应该用形容词性的物主代词。故填their。
43.guiding　考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,设空处在句子中作状语;句子主语they和guide之间为逻辑上的主动关系,因此用现在分词作状语。故填guiding。
44.a　考查冠词。短语“live a(n)...life”意为“过着……的生活”,固定搭配,healthy以辅音音素开头。故填a。
45.were included　考查时态、语态及主谓一致。 根据时间状语In 2016可知,应用一般过去时;主语“the Twenty-Four Solar Terms”是复数,和 include之间为逻辑上的被动关系,因此用一般过去时的被动语态。故填were included。
第三部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你是班长李华,你们班正在为即将举行的英语戏剧节排练节目《灰姑娘》(Cinderella),请你用英语给外教Mr Brown写一封信,寻求他的指导和帮助。内容包括:
1.排练时间、地点;
2.请他指导的方面;
3.表示感谢。
　　参考词语:排练rehearsal。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr Brown,
Yours,
Li Hua
[写作指导]
One possible version:
Dear Mr Brown,
　　I am Li Hua.I’m writing in the hope that you will be kind enough to do me a favour.
　　Our class is scheduled to hold an English drama titled Cinderella,about which we have always been passionate.However,only when we had a rehearsal did we find our performance far from satisfactory.We are in urgent need of your guidance on how to improve our rehearsal in Dancing Hall,at 2 o’clock this Friday afternoon.Especially the following aspects should be given priority to,namely,lines,action and pronunciation.
　　Your experience in English drama would be greatly appreciated,and we are sure your guidance will make our performance a rewarding experience.Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops (人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground. However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,which were glittering in the midday sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment (车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitating and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为 150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Aamir,a boy with leather shoes 难过 羡慕 激动 努力归还 失败 惊喜
When In the midday
Where At the railway station
What Aamir found the boy’s black leather shoe left on the platform,and tried to throw it back but failed.
Theme The kindness in human nature
Conflict & Clue Conflict: Desire for the shoe vs the attempts in returning it Clue:Aamir shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands,but then tried to return it.
Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: How did Aamir throw the shoe Q2: What was the result Q3: How did Aamir and the boy react to the result
Para.2 But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: What was the boy’s reply Q2: How did Aamir feel Q3: What did Aamir do then
One possible version:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.The shoe flew in a perfect curved line in the air.His eyes seized by the shoe,as if enchanted,Aamir was torn with the mixture of pleasure and disappointment.So old were his flip-flops that they broke again when Aamir ran urgently towards the train, grasping for air,which caused him to lose his balance and fall down heavily.A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body,Aamir froze and sighed in despair,feeling all efforts become useless when he found the shoe lying motionless on the ground.
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.Surprisingly,what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes when he looked at the window was that the boy with a shining smile was waving his hand wildly in the air,yelling at the top of the voice,“Thank you!”Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude,Aamir paced slowly,picked up the shoes and locked them tight in his arms.The golden sun sprinkled over Earth,lighting up the gloomy,kissing the tears rolling down his face.
注释:“His eyes seized by the shoe”为独立主格结构;“as if enchanted”为方式状语,意为“像被施了魔法一样”,此句为情感描写;
“So old were his flip-flops that”为“so...that”的倒装结构; which引导非限制性定语从句;
为独立主格结构,侧重心理描写;
“what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes”为what引导的主语从句;“when he looked at the window was that...”为when引导的时间状语从句和that引导的表语从句;
“Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude”为形容词短语作状语;“Aamir paced slowly,picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms”为动作描写;
为两个伴随状语。综合素养提升练(三)
第一部分　阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。
A
While tea originated in China,now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions.This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in diverse ways and ceremonies,which finally brings about a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.
Chinese tea culture
Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea,it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich in history and tradition.Today,Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.
Japanese tea culture
Japan also has a long history of tea,especially Japanese Matcha,which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and has only become popular in Western culture in recent years.
　　British tea culture
When many people think of tea,British tea culture is what comes to mind.A cup of hot English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea as well as a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon serves as a pick-me-up for the day.Even though tea may not be native to England,this British tea tradition is still going strong today.
Moroccan tea culture
When you visit Morocco,it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality.Before any gathering,negotiation,or sale of a product,a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the hosts and guests.This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality,which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect for the hosts.
(　　)1.Why can tea find its way into various food cultures
A.Because it originated in China.
B.Because it forms different ceremonies.
C.Because it gets people connected easily.
D.Because it allows people to sit together.
(　　)2.What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common according to the text
A.They both have a long history.
B.They both represent people’s hospitality.
C.They are both famous for ground green tea.
D.They both have had worldwide recognition for a long time.
(　　)3.Why are the British keen on tea in the afternoon
A.To get new energy.
B.To bring out respect.
C.To show hospitality.
D.To observe a tradition.
B
The Miao Sisters Festival is held every year in Guizhou’s Taijiang County,where large amounts of the people are from the Miao ethnic (民族的) group.It is an ancient tradition,which brings men and women together through food,gifts and music.
During the days before the festival,young women gather leaves and wild flowers,which they use to dye (给……染色) sticky rice with bright colours.This brightly coloured rice is known as Sister Rice.During the festival,the young women dress in beautiful traditional clothes with large amounts of silver jewelry (首饰).
The festival includes parades,horse races and musical performances.But the real focus is the interaction between the young women and the young men who visit from surrounding villages and sing songs.In one traditional type of song,a man and a woman take turns to sing to each other,and the first one to make a mistake loses the game.The loser must give the winner a gift,but the winner is expected to give a gift in return,too.
After meeting the men,the women send them home with a bamboo basket containing dyed rice and hidden objects with special meanings.For example,a pair of chopsticks indicates that she wants to marry the man,while garlic shows that she is not interested.
One of several stories about the festival’s beginning is about a girl and a boy who fell in love.The girl’s parents wanted her to marry her uncle’s son.She refused,and the boy likewise refused to marry anyone else.For a time,they could only meet in a field and pass hidden messages to each other through rice in a bamboo basket.Finally,the pair overcame their parents’ opposition and were allowed to marry.
The Miao Sisters Festival is a famous festival in Asia that encourages love.
(　　)4.What is the purpose of young women collecting leaves and wild flowers
A.To decorate their rooms.
B.To sell them and make money.
C.To give sticky rice different colours.
D.To cover some objects in a basket.
(　　)5.Which of the following is NOT the activity taking place in the festival
A.Water skiing.
B.Horse races.
C.Parades.
D.Singing songs.
(　　)6.What can we learn from the passage
A.A woman often loses the game.
B.A hidden pair of chopsticks suggests good things.
C.The winner need not send a gift.
D.Often a man needs to sing songs to a young woman.
(　　)7.What does the story in Paragraph 5 tell us
A.The boy’s parents didn’t like the girl.
B.They were not married in the end.
C.The boy refused to marry the girl at first.
D.The rice in the bamboo basket carried their love.
C
When thinking about placing a human being in space,one of the most important questions is how to design special clothing needed to protect a person from the dangers of the space environment.The cold of space will freeze skin in a short time.The heat of the sun can cause serious burns.The lack of atmosphere can cause gases in space to expand and even burst.With no oxygen to breathe,a human being will die in only a few moments.Radiation from the sun is another risk in space.So is damage from small pieces of rock and objects like meteoroids
(陨石).
In the 1930s,an American flyer,Wiley Post,designed the first successful device to protect a pilot at extreme heights.It was a large device that looked like a can surrounding the pilot’s head.Astronauts in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) flew the first American space flights in the early 1960s.The clothing was similar to that invented by Wiley Post.
Today,astronauts wear very different protective clothing.It lets them move,do useful tasks,and stay outside their spacecraft in comfort and safety for several hours.The spacesuit is called the shuttle extravehicular mobility unit or EMU.It was designed to last longer and to permit more movement than earlier spacesuits.
The EMU has a number of parts that an astronaut can link together by using only one hand,which makes it possible for each astronaut to select the parts that fit correctly.
Nowadays,NASA scientists are also considering the kind of spacesuits that would be needed for exploration of the planet Mars.Because of the gravity on Mars,spacesuits may have to be designed to be lighter than suits used in orbit or on the moon.The equipment may also have to protect astronauts from dust carried in the winds on Mars.And,they must be easy to repair and keep clean during a longer flight to and from the red planet.
(　　)8.What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to according to the passage
A.A device. B.A fly.
C.A pilot. D.A head.
(　　)9.Which of the following does not belong to the dangers of space environment
A.Lack of oxygen.
B.The heat from the sun.
C.The specially designed clothing.
D.Radiation from the sun.
(　　)10.Which statement is TRUE based on this passage
A.Wiley Post designed the first protective clothing for astronauts.
B.EMU has many parts that can be linked together by using two hands.
C.Special spacesuits have been used for exploration of the planet Mars.
D.Astronauts in earlier spacesuits had difficulty in moving,doing useful tasks and so on.
(　　)11.What might be the main topic of the passage
A.Space exploration.
B.Astronauts’ flights.
C.The advantages of spacesuits.
D.The development of spacesuits.
D
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us with others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether small,unplanned acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,nearby or far away.
Giving isn’t just about money,so you don’t need to be rich.Giving can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills, thought or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more,as financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction, provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability,improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles,too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (传染性的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never saw the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
(　　)12.Why can giving help to build a happier society
A.Because it can bring confidence.
B.Because it can connect us with others.
C.Because it can make us healthy.
D.Because it can make us rich.
(　　)13.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A.Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
B.We feel more content with life by helping others.
C.Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
D.We feel no stress by helping others.
(　　)14.What is more important to build a better local community
A.Kindness. B.Health.
C.Happiness. D.Wealth.
(　　)15.What is the main idea of the text
A.Helping others is good for ourselves.
B.We should learn to give.
C.Helping others matters.
D.Kindness is a good virtue.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space,you have to send food along as well.But what do astronauts eat in space,and how do they eat it 16.　　
The first and possibly the most important factor is nutrition.17.　　　 Eating junk food,such as potato chips,would make the astronauts unhealthy.18.　　　 If the food that has been provided is distasteful,then the astronauts may avoid eating it.If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well,you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space.Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (溢出) into the cabin.Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or an electronic device and damage it.19.　　　 A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
Finally,weight is an important concern.The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again.20.　　　 Most foods are stored in plastic bags,and often,the foods are dehydrated (使脱水).When an astronaut is ready to eat,hot water is added to the meal to warm it up.
Except all these requirements,much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A.Taste is also important.
B.Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
C.Believe it or not,they also have fresh fruit and vegetables.
D.Nutrition and practicality (实用) are important things to consider.
E.For the same reason,sharp knives and forks are never used on board.
F.Maintaining astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
G.Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
第二部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For one year,the Dannemiller family gave up buying any unnecessary purchases.
In an effort to get back in touch with what they call their family mission,which includes “growing in faith together and serving others to create a world without unnecessary 　21　”,parents Scott and Gaby Dannemiller decided to 　22　 spending money on things like toys,snacks,or anything that wasn’t a necessity or an experience.
Overall,the family successfully 　23　 the plan.Though the experiment took place in 2013,the family 　24　 tries to live by the lessons they learnt while cutting out unnecessary spending.“By focusing on experiences 　25　 purchases,we grew together in faith as a family,we were able to 　26　 others and we were able to give more of our time and treasure to people who really need it,” Scott says.
“My daughter’s birthday is next month,and she asked if we could go to visit her uncle’s farm and ride a horse,　27　 just asking for a horse stuffed animal,” he says.“Now we look at 　28　 and say ‘Will that really add value to our life,or is it something we will just need to find space for and take care of ’”
If you’re trying to teach your children to focus 　29　 on physical stuff,Scott says it’s helpful to tweak (稍微改进) your 　30　 when kids ask for things.“We used to say ‘that’s too 　31　’,but that made our kids think we need more money,and when we get more money we can have it,” he says.“We 　32　 to ‘we don’t need that’,and that helped them understand.”
When 　33　 spending,Scott says the most important thing is to focus not on what your family is giving up,but what it is gaining.“It’s not about what you’re 　34　,” he says.“The question should be,‘What are we going to replace that with ’Then,make sure you are adding something to your life that the people in your family 　35　.For us,that was time together.”
(　　)21.A.faith B.need
C.delay D.pity
(　　)22.A.stop B.begin
C.increase D.slow
(　　)23.A.applied to B.stuck to
C.responded to D.subscribed to
(　　)24.A.even B.ever
C.just D.still
(　　)25.A.in contrast to B.in parallel with
C.instead of D.regardless of
(　　)26.A.treat B.please
C.serve D.satisfy
(　　)27.A.rather than B.or else
C.or rather D.more than
(　　)28.A.possessions B.purchases
C.treasures D.earnings
(　　)29.A.more B.occasionally
C.frequently D.less
(　　)30.A.appearance B.language
C.atmosphere D.identity
(　　)31.A.worthy B.expensive
C.worthless D.cheap
(　　)32.A.shifted B.referred
C.admitted D.took
(　　)33.A.cutting off B.cutting up
C.cutting down D.cutting away
(　　)34.A.losing B.lacking
C.obtaining D.finding
(　　)35.A.owe B.own
C.preserve D.value
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
By observing the sky,the ancient Chinese divided the sun’s annual motion 36.　　　　 24 equal sectors,with each 37.　　　　 (be) the basis for one solar term.The 24 Solar Terms (节气) start from the Beginning of Spring and end with the Severe Cold.
　　As early as the Shang Dynasty,our ancestors set the first four major solar terms,38.　　　　 marked the four seasons.Later they evolved into eight.It was not until the Western Han Dynasty 39.　　　　 the present 24 Solar Terms were 40.　　　　 (complete) established and officially adopted by the government.
　　The 41.　　　　 (long) of the 24 Solar Terms was based on the movement of the sun, and 42.　　　　 (they) names were chosen according to the changes in temperature,climate and other aspects of human life.They remain serving as an instruction for farmers,43.　　　　 (guide) their agricultural practices during certain periods of the mon people follow the calendar to watch for weather changes and live 44.　　　　 healthy life.
　　Each lunar month contains two solar terms,and each solar term has some to-do customs.In 2016,the 24 Solar Terms 45.　　　　 (include) on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
第三部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你是班长李华,你们班正在为即将举行的英语戏剧节排练节目《灰姑娘》(Cinderella),请你用英语给外教Mr Brown写一封信,寻求他的指导和帮助。内容包括:
1.排练时间、地点;
2.请他指导的方面;
3.表示感谢。
　　参考词语:排练rehearsal。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr Brown,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops (人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground. However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,which were glittering in the midday sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment (车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitating and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为 150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.

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