2020屆高三英語二輪復(fù)習(xí) 高考提分強(qiáng)化練 四

高考提分強(qiáng)化練 四限時(shí)30分鐘. 閱讀理解“I still dont know what I want to be when I grow up. ”My friends father used to say that all the time. He was in his mid-40s.A lot of people live their lives having no clue what they want. They usually follow the American Dream without a second thought, just because thats whats expected of them.If you ask me, thats a pretty terrible way to live your life. At the risk of sounding cheesy, Id like to point out that you have only one life; make the most out of it and do things that make you happy. And you should start right now!If you dont know what you really want in life, youre not alone. Thousands, if not millions, of people wander the earth every day without a quest. If you dont want to spend your life wandering aimlessly, you can use the following tips to find out exactly what you want in life.First, be selfish. You cant pinpoint exactly what you want in life if youre constantly sacrificing your time and dreams for other people. You have to put yourself first. Ask yourself: If you werent tied down by your job, family, friends, or anything else, then what would you be doing right now? Always remember that its okay to put yourself first, because if you dont, then no one else will.Second, dont feel bad for being selfish. Its your life. Its time for you to live it exactly the way you want to. If you constantly regret things you did or didnt do in the past, then you wont be able to move forward. Dont live in the past. Live in the present. . . and the future!Figure out what you need is another way. Sometimes its hard to figure out what you need. Sit down and think about what you need the most. Is it your family? The freedom to express yourself? Love? Something else? If it helps, you can make a list of priorities. Also think about the kind of legacy you want to leave behind.Remember, life doesnt always go how you want it. Dont feel disappointed as your plans stray. Take control. Instead of breaking down, try your best to adapt to the changes. You will get there someday. Youre just taking a little detour. Sometimes a positive attitude is all you need to keep going.【文章大意】本文論述的是我們要學(xué)會(huì)梳理人生, 知道生活中自己到底想要什么。1. The underlined word“pinpoint”probably means_.A. figure outB. give upC. try to attainD. dream about【解析】選A。詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)下文的Ask yourself: If you werent. . . then what would you be doing right now? 可知, 這里指的是如果我們總是為他人犧牲, 我們就不知道自己想要的是什么。2. According to the passage, the author may probably agree that_.A. we should never consider othersB. we should put our family firstC. we should be responsible for ourselvesD. we should never feel regret for anything【解析】選C。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第三段的Its time for you to live it exactly the way you want to. 可知道, 本文所講述的是“要知道自己人生想要的是什么, 過自己想過的生活”, 因此作者贊同我們應(yīng)該為自己負(fù)責(zé)。3. If things do not go as we have expected, we shouldA. change this situationB. stay positiveC. ask others for helpD. give up immediately【解析】選B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段的try your best to adapt to the changes和Sometimes a positive attitude is all you need to keep going. 可知如果事情進(jìn)展不像我們所預(yù)期的那樣, 我們應(yīng)保持積極樂觀。4. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To describe how difficult to achieve our dreamsB. To give us advice on finding out what we needC. To tell us how to fit into the changeable societyD. To illustrate that it is OK to be selfish【解析】選B。目的意圖題。根據(jù)全文, 特別是第四段的If you dont want to spend your life wandering aimlessly, you can use the following tips to find out exactly what you want in life. 可知本文目的在于告訴有關(guān)我們?nèi)绾握业轿覀兯枰臇|西的建議。As Amy Hagadorn rounded the corner across the hall from her classroom, she crashed with a tall boy from the fifth grade running in the opposite direction.“Watch it, Squirt! ”the boy yelled, as he dodged around the little third grader. Then, with an unfriendly smile on his face, the boy took hold of his right leg and mimicked the way Amy limped(跛行)when she walked.Amy closed her eyes for a moment. “Ignore him, ”she told herself as she headed for her classroom.But at the end of the day, Amy was still thinking about the tall boys mean teasing. It wasnt as if he were the only one. Amy was tired of it. Sometimes, even in a classroom full of other students, the teasing about her speech or her limping made her feel all alone.Back home at the dinner table that evening, Amy was quiet. Thats why Patti Hagadorn was happy to have some exciting news to share with her daughter.“Theres a Christmas Wish Contest on the radio station, ”she announced. “Write a letter to Santa and you might win a prize. I think someone at this table with blond curly hair should enter. ”Amy giggled. The contest sounded like fun. She started thinking about what she wanted most for Christmas.A smile took hold of Amy when the idea first came to her. Out came pencil and paper and Amy went to work on her letter. “Dear Santa Claus, ”she began.While Amy worked away at her best printing, the rest of the family tried to guess what she might ask from Santa. Amys sister, Jamie, and Amys mom both thought a 3-foot Barbie Doll would top Amys wish list. Amys dad guessed a picture book. But Amy wasnt ready to reveal her secret Christmas wish just then. Here is Amys letter to Santa, just as she wrote it that night:Dear Santa Claus,My name is Amy. I am 9 years old. I have a problem at school. Can you help me, Santa? Kids laugh at me because of the way I walk and run and talk. I have cerebral palsy(大腦性癱瘓). I just want one day where no one laughs at me or makes fun of me.Love,AmyAt radio station WJLT in Fort Wayne, Indiana, letters poured in for the Christmas Wish Contest. The workers had fun reading about all the different presents that boys and girls from across the city wanted for Christmas.When Amys letter arrived at the radio station, manager Lee Tobin read it carefully. He knew cerebral palsy was a muscle disorder that might confuse the schoolmates of Amy who didnt understand her disability. He thought it would be good for the people in Fort Wayne to hear about this special third grader and her unusual wish.Mr Tobin called up the local newspaper.The next day, a picture of Amy and her letter to Santa made the front page of the News Sentinel. The story spread quickly. All across the country, newspapers and radio and television stations reported the story of the little girl in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who asked for such a simple, yet remarkable Christmas giftjust one day without teasing.Suddenly the postman was a regular at the Hagadorn house. Envelopes of all sizes addressed to Amy arrived daily from children and adults all across the nation. They came filled with holiday greetings and words of encouragement.During that unforgettable Christmas season, over two thousand people from all over the world sent Amy letters of friendship and support. Amy and her family read every single one. Some of the writers had disabilities; some had been teased as children. Many people thanked Amy for being brave enough to speak up. Others encouraged her to ignore teasing and to carry her head high. Each writer had a special message for Amy. Through the cards and letters from strangers, Amy glimpsed a world full of people who truly cared about each other. She realized that no amount or form of teasing could ever make her feel lonely again.Amy did get her wish of a special day without teasing at South Wayne Elementary School. Additionally, everyone at school got an added bonus. Teachers and students talked together about how bad teasing can make others feel.That year, the Fort Wayne mayor officially proclaimed December 21st as Amy Jo Hagadorn Day throughout the city. The mayor explained that by daring to make such a simple wish, Amy taught a universal lesson.“Everyone, ”said the mayor, “wants and deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and warmth. ”【文章大意】一個(gè)殘疾女孩Amy勇敢地把自己的愿望說出來, 受到了全世界的關(guān)注, 也收到了很多人的關(guān)愛, Amy也感受到了愛。5. The underlined word“mimicked”(Paragraph 2)can probably be replaced with_.A. struckB. copiedC. blockedD. declined【解析】選B。詞義猜測(cè)題。從第二段的第一句Watch it可知: 這個(gè)男孩臉上掛著不友好的笑容, 抓住他自己的右腿, 模仿Amy走路的樣子。6. According to Paragraph 4, the message is conveyed that_.A. Amy was often made fun of at school and she disliked the factB. loneliness always accompanied Amy because of the tall boyC. some other students who teased Amy made her think of the mean boyD. Amy hated being laughed at in the classroom full of other students【解析】選A。主旨大意題。從本段可知: Amy經(jīng)常受到學(xué)生的嘲笑, 她已經(jīng)厭倦了。7. Amys mother shared the news of a Christmas Wish Contest that day because she knew_.A. her daughter was teased by a fifth graderB. Amys disease went much worse than beforeC. the contest would change Amys lifeD. things werent going well with Amy at school【解析】選D。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第五段的第一句Back home at the dinner table that evening, Amy was quiet. 可知: Amy回家默不作聲, 媽媽知道Amy在學(xué)校過得并不開心。媽媽鼓勵(lì)A(yù)my給電臺(tái)寫信, 讓她說出自己的愿望, 故選D項(xiàng)。8. The postman suddenly became a regular because_.A. he wanted to comfort Amy regularlyB. a number of letters needed delivering thereC. he used to be teased alike at schoolD. holidays greetings were asked to give to Amy【解析】選B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從倒數(shù)第五段的第二句Envelopes of all sizes addressed to Amy arrived daily from children and adults all across the nation. 可知。9. Amy learned through strangers cards and letters that_.A. the world was filled with care and loveB. she would take teasing as a present in lifeC. some people were being teased similarlyD. everyone should be treated with kindness【解析】選A。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從倒數(shù)第四段中Through the cards and letters from strangers, Amy glimpsed a world full of people who truly cared about each other. 可知。10. The passage talks about_.A. everyone can do something remarkableB. a small act makes a differenceC. a girl who was brave to speak her wish upD. the disabled deserve respect【解析】選C。主旨大意題。文章主要講述一個(gè)殘疾女孩Amy勇敢地把自己的愿望說出來的故事。故選C。. 閱讀填句下面文章中有5個(gè)段落需要添加小標(biāo)題(第15題)。請(qǐng)從以下選項(xiàng)(A、B、C、D、E和F)中選出符合各段意思的小標(biāo)題。選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)是多余選項(xiàng)。A. Adjust Mental Attitudes.B. Be Willing to Communicate.C. Pay Attention to Safety Issues.D. Adapt to New Learning Methods.E. Make and Stick to Learning Plans.F. Develop Self-motivation for Learning.Tips for Chinese Students Studying AbroadAs living conditions in China are getting better, parents who want their children to have a bright future invest large sums of money to send their children to study abroad. However, there are countless difficulties that students have to face and solve when they study abroad. Therefore, it is necessary for Chinese overseas students to be aware of certain things to which they must pay attention.1. _Safety issues before and after studying abroad have been one of the focuses of parents. However, all experts consider psychological preparation as the most important thing for students studying abroad to consider. They believe that students must have a clear picture of their position and know that they are going abroad to study and receive training and not for leisure. And they should not have the opinion that everything abroad is good and all things from China are bad. Students should prepare themselves for the differences.2. _Chinese students have got accustomed to the domestic exam-oriented education style that is completely different from the more open foreign education mode. They will face changes in the educational system while studying abroad. So students should learn about the differences between the domestic and foreign education styles and try to find more solutions to adjusting to the open education in order to be well prepared for their overseas studies both mentally and practically.3. _Students should ask related teachers to help make plans consistent with their practical condition. There should be both macro and detailed learning plans. Macro learning plans require students to hold on to the primary direction of their overseas studies and detailed learning plans require them to arrange learning contents for each course and semester(學(xué)期). After the plan is made, they should strictly keep to it. Otherwise, the plan will have no effect.4. _As Chinese students are not familiar with the place and people, and have no relatives by their sides, the first feeling they will feel is loneliness, which makes it especially important to learn to develop relationships with people around them. They may meet all kinds of fascinating people abroad. They should go out of their way to be friendly and strike up conversations. The most important thing is to pluck up enough courage to open your mouth and talk with others. Foreigners really like children of this kind and are willing to help them.5. _Foreign children are used to learning by themselves in or after class, but Chinese children are used to teacher-centered education. Guided and supervised by parents and teachers, Chinese students dont have much learning space. They may score high in exams, but they may lack independent learning skills and tend to be in a state of passive learning. So the most basic thing that children need to know is that studying abroad requires that they should adapt to overseas studies as soon as possible and try their best to learn actively and independently.【文章大意】中國(guó)學(xué)生到國(guó)外上學(xué)會(huì)遇到很多困難, 文章提醒中國(guó)學(xué)生要注意的事項(xiàng)。1. 【解析】A?？疾樯舷挛捻槼嘘P(guān)系。本段第二句“all experts consider psychological preparation as the most important thing for students studying abroad to consider. ”與A項(xiàng)“調(diào)整心理態(tài)度”一致, 故選A項(xiàng)。2. 【解析】D?？疾樯舷挛捻槼嘘P(guān)系。本段第三句“So students should learn about the differences between the domestic and foreign education styles and try to find more solutions to adjusting to the open education”與D項(xiàng)“適應(yīng)新的學(xué)習(xí)方式”一致, 故選D項(xiàng)。3. 【解析】E?？疾樯舷挛捻槼嘘P(guān)系。本段第一句“Students should ask related teachers to help make plans consistent with their practical condition. ”與E項(xiàng)“做學(xué)習(xí)計(jì)劃并堅(jiān)持”一致, 故選E項(xiàng)。4. 【解析】B?？疾樯舷挛捻槼嘘P(guān)系。本段第三句“They should go out of their way to be friendly and strike up conversations. ”與B項(xiàng)“愿意交流”一致, 故選B項(xiàng)。5. 【解析】F?？疾樯舷挛捻槼嘘P(guān)系。本段第一句“Foreign children are used to learning by themselves in or after class, but Chinese children are used to teacher-centered education. ”與F項(xiàng)“發(fā)展學(xué)習(xí)的自我動(dòng)力”一致, 故選F項(xiàng)。