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高二英语限时训练 XB4U4
I. 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
It isn't every day that the future and the past get to meet on national television.
When his wife of 72 years passed away six years ago, Peter Davies 1 he felt like "a lost soul". The 100-year-old man from Macclesfield, England 2 to find new purpose in his life, so when his daughter suggested he offer his help at the local elementary school, he 3 to go for it.
"I was married for 72 years, and when my wife died, life changed 4 ," Peter explained.
"My daughter suggested that, to get some 5 back into my life, I do something I'm 6 of doing."
Peter chose to 7 at a primary school, and he was a huge 8 with all of the children he tutored. He 9 reading into a fun game. Besides, his new 10 as a grandfatherly figure made him feel more connected to his community than ever before.
"The 11 are great," said Peter. "I'm sure I get more than the kids do. It is a lovely warm feeling that I 12 the community. I'm part of it. Moreover, my image is 13 . Wherever I go in the village, a child will shout 'Hello Mr Davies.' I feel 10 feet tall."
Recently he was 14 with a British Empire Medal(BEM) on television with the youngest recipient, 18-year-old Dara McAnulty. "He is the future, and I am the past," Peter said. "It's just simple as that, it really is. I'm 15 for him."
1. A. suspected B. admitted C. proved D. argued
2. A. struggled B. refused C. regretted D. pretended
3. A. failed B. determined C. requested D. forgot
4. A. dramatically B. temporarily C. casually D. secretly
5. A. information B. creation C. affection D. meaning
6. A. afraid B. tired C. ashamed D. capable
7. A. study B. perform C. volunteer D. investigate
8. A. star B. scholar C. hit D. mode
9. A. expanded B. transformed C. recovered D. compared
10. A. responsibility B. challenge C. status D. mission
11. A. kids B. instructors C. applicant D. assistants
12. A. lead to B. object to C. adapt to D. belong to
13. A. apparent B. tremendous C. flexible D. particular
14. A. remarked B. accompanied C. honoured D. impressed
15. A. concerned B. respectful C. embarrassed D. delighted
II. 七选五
Stepping into the period of aging life means a new chapter in the life. It brings great problems and challenges to both the elder people and their family members. 16 Many things can be done to attract public awareness to relieve their sufferings.
You can become an advocate for seniors by helping them individually where they live. Volunteering in a nursing home to help with daily life is one of the common ways to offer help. Speaking and spending time with the elderly will increase your awareness of their daily concerns and challenges. 17
18 The local community center might serve as a good location for area residents to gather and learn about the challenges of elder adults. Hosting community forums, creating online blogs and joining a supportive group are always workable forms.
Helping get seniors online is another way to win them more resources for self-help. One major daily challenge faced by seniors is that they fail to locate certain necessary services because they lack vital computer knowledge. Work with seniors to get wired and train them in basic computer skills. 19 If, for example, their main motivation is to communicate with family, you needn’t teach them to pay online.
It’s essential for you to learn some basic healthcare practices. 20 You can get certified in senior first aid, CPR or attend healthcare conferences to learn more about senior care. Try to learn about the physical, social, emotional, and mental health of the elderly to address the problems effectively.
A. You can deliver a speech on eldercare, too.
B. You can also arouse awareness in your community.
C. There are many ways you are able to help professionally for the elderly.
D. In-depth communication like that helps you better understand their difficulties.
E. Healthcare is a major part of senior care, and it helps improve the lives of the seniors.
F. These facts may include common health problems, nutritional needs and social isolation.
G. Ask the seniors, “What are your goals when you go online ” so that you provide specific guidance.
III. 阅读理解
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Vernon Jackson works at his barbershop(理发店) in Cincinnati even on his off days. But it’s not because he wants to make as much money as possible—it’s because that’s the day he has set aside to give free haircuts to children with special needs.
He began his Gifted Program haircuts in 2021 after hearing many horror stories that parents were going through with. Barbers had no patience with those children. Studies have shown people typically feel more confident and in control in both social as well as professional settings with good, fresh haircuts. So Jackson resolved to open his shop on his day off only to children with special needs who were looking to get a proper cut.
“I can give them the full attention they need,” Jackson said in the CBS News. He found that at least some of his off-day clients who were sensitive to unfamiliar environments and sounds found the empty shop comforting. His goal is to get the children used to barbershops in general so they can eventually feel comfortable going in for haircuts when there are other customers around.
People flood Jackson’s account on his social media platform with encouragement. “I have happy tears,” one wrote in the comments of a video that Jackson posted showing him lining a Gifted Program boy up for a haircut. “You are truly doing amazing things.”
Friends and supporters sponsor the haircuts through donations to an online GoFundMe campaign, according to what Jackson told CBS. He hopes to eventually raise enough money for the program to be able to travel to other parts of the US to give haircuts to children with special needs there. “It’s really been a beautiful experience,” Jackson said of starting the Gifted Program. “This has allowed me to love it to my fullest capacity and to see what happens when I do.”
21. Why did Jackson decide to start the Gifted Program
A. To make as much money as possible. B. To show barbers’ patience and sympathy.
C. To help parents with horrible experiences. D. To reach out to children with special needs.
22. What does Jackson expect of the children through the Gifted Program
A. Love for fresh haircuts. B. Attention to other customers.
C. Healthy adaptation to surroundings. D. Courage to have haircuts alone.
23. What is online users’ attitude to the Gifted Program
A. Objective. B. Concerned. C. Favorable. D. Confused.
24. What can we learn about Jackson from the last paragraph
A. He donates to an online organization.
B. He is highly ambitious for his program.
C. He has made a big difference to all American kids.
D. He has regained faith in life by giving free haircuts.
B
In the poverty-stricken neighborhoods in and around Manila, Philippines, millions of people live in darkness in their homes—even in the daytime. Electricity is often too expensive, and windows are a building expense that many cannot bear. To change this, a local social entrepreneur has created a program called Liter of Light that shines the homes of underprivileged families by creating solar-powered light bulbs from a resource some may find surprising: used plastic soft drink bottles.
Volunteers for Liter of Light begin by gathering abandoned, clear plastic bottles. The volunteers then fill each bottle with water and a few drops of chlorine bleach that can hold back algae(藻) growth. Then they fit the bottle tightly into a custom-cut hole in the roof of a home, with the bottom of the bottle extending down into the room below. This allows the clear plastic bottle and water to reflect the sun’s rays and scatter light into the house. A silicone(硅酮) plastic sealant applied to the roof and bottle prevents water leaks during rainy days.
On a sunny day, this simple device can produce approximately 50 watts of light in an otherwise dark room. Because plastics are lightweight and durable, the bottle lights are easy to install and are expected to last more than five years. And the materials to produce the lights cost very little—or nothing, in the case of abandoned bottles gathered by volunteers—which makes it possible for A Liter of Light to help many, many people.
This simple technology was originally the brainchild of Alfredo Moser, a mechanic in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, to light his workshop when his neighborhood was suffering energy shortages. Later it was updated largely by MIT students who use lead acid batteries coming with a 30-watt solar panel that can withstand strong winds.
This grassroots movement has spread to 32 countries, involving 2,800 young volunteers from around the world. Liter of Light is rethinking solar lighting for the developing world, using inexpensive and readily available materials. The technology is simple and creates local jobs, teaches green skills and empowers energy-poor communities.
25. What leads to so many people still living in darkness in Manila
A. The lack of sufficient wood and stone to build houses.
B. Unaffordable electricity and building materials.
C. The extreme weather caused by global warming.
D. The highest rate of unemployment.
26. What’s the main idea of paragraph 2
A. The principle behind the lights. B. The hardships the volunteers face.
C. The process of producing the lights. D. The greatness of the selfless volunteers.
27. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 4
A. The mechanic. B. The plastics they use.
C. The technology. D. The workshop.
28. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To explain the reasons to choose plastic bottles as lights.
B. To urge us to donate to those in need on earth.
C. To show us ways to fight against poverty.
D. To introduce a program called Liter of Light.
C
Dorry Smith got on her blog the standard well-wishes on her 61st birthday, yet she got some unusual messages too. One was about the Bush family who had just lost their five-year-old son to accident. His mother was in deep sorrow. Could Dorry help the mother
That message and the 20 or so others like it were exactly what Dorry was looking for. To celebrate her 61st, the retired teacher had put out a call on her blog. She wanted to commit 30 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month, and she needed information on people who are in need of them. When she got the note about the Bush family, she sent a wind chime(风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am here with you” written on it. It now hangs in the five-year-old’s bedroom, where his sad mother can go to listen to it whenever she wants.
It is not the first time that Dorry has decided to give gifts for her birthday. For her 54th birthday, she founded Love in Action, an organization committed to doing something good in her city. Its aim is simple: Do Your Best, Show Your Love!
Over the years, the organization has reached out and touched well over 50 strangers, some found via Dorry’s blog, others with help from her grandkids. The organization also shares inexpensive and creative gift ideas for others to help people in need.
Dorry pays for everything herself: gift cards, pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, and care packages, as well as other expenses. Her family often gives her some extra birthday cash with a serious warning against spending it on anyone else, which she naturally ignores. “I got a couple of gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS! ’ It’s Dorry’s party, and I’ll give if I want to. ”
29. What were the unusual messages Dorry got on her 61st birthday
A. Gift ideas. B. Help requests. C. Donation offers. D. Birthday wishes.
30. What does Dorry’s wind chime want to convey
A. Don’t cry. B. Time flies.
C. You are not alone. D. You should be patient.
31. What can we know about Love in Action
A. It recruits people interested in charity.
B. It holds the belief that kindness pays off.
C. It mainly aims to educate others to help out.
D. It offers aid within Dorry’s neighborhood.
32. Why does Dorry’s family give her warnings
A. She thinks little of her grandkids.
B. She treats strangers better than her family.
C. She is financially dependent on her family.
D. She is too ready to give away her birthday gifts.
IV 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
December 5th is the International Volunteer Day. It 1 (establish) by the UN in 1985. It has two aims: first, to thank volunteers around the world for 2 (give) their time to help others; second, to encourage other people to do voluntary work. Without volunteers, many people around the world would be much 3 (badly) off. Volunteers help other people and help animals, the countryside, the environment and many more things 4 are important to us. The UN urges governments around the world 5 (take) measures to heighten 6 (aware) of the important contribution of volunteering.
There are thousands of volunteer organizations around the world. A search 7 the Internet will give you a volunteer group on anything or anyone you want to help. You don’t need to join a worldwide group to be a volunteer. Most voluntary work that takes place around the globe is done by 8 (individual) helping their neighbors. We have probably all gone out of our way to help someone less fortunate. Most 9 (important), volunteering makes you feel like 10 useful person. So, on this International Volunteer Day, think about how you can help, and offer your services.
高二英语限时训练 XB4U4 答案精析
语篇解读
这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是彼得·戴维斯在妻子去世六年之后，在女儿的建议下去当地小学当志愿者，与孩子们的接触让他重新找到了生活的意义，他也因此成为名人。
1. B [suspect 怀疑，猜想；admit 承认，接纳；prove 证明，证实；argue 争论，辩论。根据空前“When his wife of 72 years passed away six years ago”以及空后“he felt like ‘a lost soul’”可以推断，指他在坦白自己内心的感受。故选B项。]
2. A [struggle 努力；refuse 拒绝；regret 遗憾；pretend 假装。根据前文“Peter Davies he felt like ‘a lost soul’”以及空后“to find new purpose in his life”可知，妻子的去世让彼得·戴维斯内心非常难过，所以他努力寻找新的生活目标。故选A项。]
3. B [fail 失败；determine 决定；request 要求；forget 遗忘。根据后文“to go for it”以及“Peter chose to ____ at a primary school, and he was a huge ____ with all of the children he tutored.”可知，彼得·戴维斯接受了女儿的建议，决定去当地小学帮忙。故选B项。]
4. A [dramatically 剧烈地，明显地；temporarily 暂时地；casually 随意地；secretly 秘密地。根据前文“he felt like ‘a lost soul’”和“I was married for 72 years, and when my wife died, life changed”可知，妻子的去世让彼得·戴维斯觉得自己就像一个迷路的人一样，此处指的是妻子的去世让生活发生了显著的变化。故选A项。]
5. D [information 信息；creation 创造；affection 喜爱，爱慕；meaning 意义。根据前文“The 100-year-old man from Macclesfield, England ____ to find new purpose in his life”可知，此处指的是女儿希望彼得能够重新发现生活的意义所在。故选D项。]
6. D [afraid 害怕；tired 疲惫的，厌倦的；ashamed 羞愧的；capable 足以胜任的。根据后文“Peter chose to ____ at a primary school, and he was a huge ____ with all of the children he tutored.”可知彼得受到孩子们的欢迎，说明他能胜任当小学老师这件事情。故选D项。]
7. C [perform 表演，实施；volunteer 自愿做；investigate 调查。根据前文“so when his daughter suggested he offer his help at the local elementary school, he ____ to go for it”可知女儿鼓励他到当地的一所小学去帮忙，即做志愿者。故选C项。]
8. C [scholar 学者；hit 打击，很受欢迎的人；mode 模式。根据后文“Besides, his new ____ as a grandfatherly figure made him feel more connected to his community than ever before.”可知彼得很受孩子们的欢迎。故选C项。]
9. B [expand 扩展，扩大；transform (使)改变(形态)；recover 恢复；compare 比较。根据空后“reading into a fun game”可知彼得将阅读变成了孩子们喜欢的游戏。故选B项。]
10. C [responsibility 责任；challenge 挑战；status 地位，身份；mission 使命。根据空后“as a grandfatherly figure”可知，此处指的是彼得对于孩子们来说作为爷爷般的新身份。故选C项。]
11. A [instructor 指导者；applicant 申请人；assistant 助手。根据后文“I’m sure I get more than the kids do.”和“Wherever I go in the village, a child will shout ‘Hello Mr Davies.’”可知，此处指的是彼得对于孩子们的表现很满意，称赞孩子们很棒。故选A项。
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12. D [lead to 导致；object to 反对；adapt to 适应；belong to 属于。根据后文 “I’m part of it.” 可知在彼得看来自己是这个社区的一分子。故选D项。]
13. B [apparent 明显的；tremendous 巨大的，极好的；flexible 灵活的；particular 特定的，挑剔的。根据后文 “Wherever I go in the village, a child will shout ‘Hello Mr Davies.’ I feel 10 feet tall.” 可知，不管彼得出现在村子的什么地方，都会有孩子与他打招呼，他感觉自己有10英尺高，所以可以看出他很受孩子们欢迎，他的形象在孩子们眼中是巨大的、极好的。故选B项。]
14. C [remark 评论；accompany 陪同；honour 尊重，授予荣誉；impress 给……印象，使铭记。根据空后 “with a British Empire Medal(BEM) on television with the youngest recipient,18-year-old Dara McAnulty” 可知彼得被授予了不列颠帝国勋章。故选C项。]
15. D [concerned 担心的，关心的；respectful 恭敬的，有礼貌的；embarrassed 尴尬的；delighted 高兴的。根据空前 “with the youngest recipient,18-year-old Dara McAnulty” 可知Dara McAnulty 18岁就获得了不列颠帝国勋章，所以彼得为他感到高兴。故选D项。]
语篇解读
本文是一篇说明文。本文就如何帮助老年人及其家庭成员应对老年生活中的挑战提出了几点建议，包括成为老年人权益的倡导者、在养老院做义工、组织社区活动、帮助老年人用电脑寻找资源以及学习基本的健康保健知识等。
16. F [根据前文 “Stepping into the period of aging life means a new chapter in the life.It brings great problems and challenges to both the elder people and their family members.” 可知，后文应该就问题和挑战进行解释。F选项承接前文，说明问题和挑战包括常见的健康问题、营养需求和社会孤立，符合语境。故选F。]
17. D [根据前文 “Speaking and spending time with the elderly will increase your awareness of their daily concerns and challenges.” 可知，此处强调与老年人交谈和共度时光的原因。D选项承接前文，指出与老年人交谈和共度时光帮助你更好地理解他们的困难，符合语境。故选D。]
18. B [根据后文 “The local community center might serve as a good location for area residents to gather and learn about the challenges of elder adults.” 可知，此处强调可以通过社区中心发挥作用帮助解决老年人面临的挑战。B选项概括本段段旨，符合语境，指出可以唤起社区意识，即通过社区承担相应的责任帮助老年人。故选B。]
19. G [根据前文 “Work with seniors to get wired and train them in basic computer skills.” 可知，此处强调的是帮助老年人熟悉网络，学习计算机技能。G选项承接前文，指出询问老年人上网的目的，方便指导，符合语境。故选G。]
20. E [根据前文 “It’s essential for you to learn some basic healthcare practices.” 可知，此处强调医疗保健对照顾老年人起到的作用。E选项承接前文，指出医疗保健有助于改善老年人的生活。故选E。]
语篇解读
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是 Vernon Jackson 利用休息日时间为有特殊需求的儿童理发，并创建了 Gifted Program 理发项目，这一项目得到了众人的支持，Vernon 希望将这一项目推广到美国的其他地方。
21. D [推理判断题。根据第一段第二句以及第二段第一句和最后一句可知，Vernon 在听
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到很多家长描述的他们经历的许多关于孩子理发的恐怖故事后，创建了 Gifted Program，抽出时间给那些有特殊需求的孩子免费理发。由此可知，他创建 Gifted Program 是为了给那些有特殊需求的孩子提供帮助。故选D项。
22. C [细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “His goal is to get the children used to barbershops in general so they can eventually feel comfortable going in for haircuts when there are other customers around.” 可知，他的目标是让孩子们能够适应理发店，以至于他们能在周围有人的时候放心地理发，由此可知，通过 Gifted Program，Jackson 希望孩子们能够正常适应环境。故选C项。]
23. C [观点态度题。根据倒数第二段可知，Jackson 在社交媒体平台上的账户被人们鼓励的话淹没，而且有用户发帖子赞扬 Gifted Program 做了了不起的事情，由此可知，线上的用户对 Gifted Program 持支持的态度。故选C项。]
24. B [推理判断题。根据尾段中的 “He hopes to eventually raise enough money for the program to be able to travel to other parts of the US to give haircuts to children with special needs there.” 可知，Jackson 希望把该项目推广到美国的其他地方，以便在其他地方也可以给有特殊需求的孩子理发，由此可推断，Jackson 对自己的项目雄心勃勃。故选B项。]
语篇解读
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是在菲律宾的马尼拉贫困社区，一个社会企业家推出了一项名为 “Liter of Light” 的计划，通过利用废旧塑料软饮料瓶制作太阳能灯泡，为贫困家庭照亮家园。
25. B [细节理解题。根据第一段中 “In the poverty-stricken neighborhoods in and around Manila, Philippines, millions of people live in darkness in their homes—even in the daytime.Electricity is often too expensive, and windows are a building expense that many cannot bear.” 可知，由于电费太贵和制作窗户的费用太高，菲律宾马尼拉及其周边贫困社区的数百万人依然生活在黑暗中。故选B。]
26. C [段落大意题。根据第二段中 “Volunteers for Liter of Light begin by…They then…A silicone(硅酮) plastic sealant applied to the roof and bottle prevents water leaks during rainy days.” 可知，本段主要讲述的是产生这种特殊灯泡的过程。故选C。]
27. C [代词指代题。根据画线词上文 “This simple technology…suffering energy shortages.” 可知，这项技术最初来自巴西米纳斯吉拉斯州的机械师阿尔弗雷多·莫泽的创意；同时根据画线词下文 “updated largely by MIT students…can withstand strong winds” 可知，该技术主要由麻省理工学院学生进行了改进，即他们使用带有30瓦太阳能电池板的铅酸电池，可以承受强风。由此可知，画线词it指代上文的 “This simple technology”。故选C。]
28. D [写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文介绍的是在菲律宾的马尼拉贫困社区，一个社会企业家推出了一项名为 “Liter of Light” 的计划，通过利用废旧塑料软饮料瓶制作太阳能灯泡，为贫困家庭照亮家园。由此推知，文章的目的是向读者们介绍一个名为 Liter of Light 的项目。故选D。]
语篇解读
本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了 Dorry Smith 长期致力于做好事，通过给过陌生而又需要帮助的人送礼物来庆祝自己的生日，并成立 Love in Action 这一组织，倡导人们力所能及地去帮助他人。
29. B [细节理解题。根据第一段 “Dorry Smith got on her blog the standard well-wishes on her 61st birthday, yet she got some unusual messages too.One was about…Could Dorry help the mother？答案B
阅读理解C篇（Dorry Smith 爱心公益）
30. C [推理判断题。根据第二段中 “When she got the note about the Bush family, she sent a wind chime(风铃) with the message ‘Listen to the wind and know that I am here with you’ written on it.” 可知，Dorry送给这位母亲一个风铃，并附信“倾听风声，知道我与你同在”，由此可推知，Dorry送风铃是想传达“你并不孤单”这样一个信息。故选C。]
31. C [推理判断题。根据第三段中 “For her 54th birthday, she founded Love in Action, Show Your Love!” 可推知，Love in Action 这一组织的主要目的是教导他人要乐于助人。故选C。]
32. D [推理判断题。根据最后一段中 “Dorry pays for everything herself...Her family often gives her some extra birthday cash with a serious warning against spending it on anyone else, which she naturally ignores.” 可推知，Dorry的家人给她警告的原因是：她总是把生日礼物送给别人。故选D。]
语法填空（主题：国际志愿者日）
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