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1、課時(shí)練1閱讀理解提速練 閱讀理解A(2019·沈陽(yáng)市高三模擬)Wild elephants can tell whether a voice comes from a man，a woman or a boy，a new study says.Thats what researchers found when they played recordings of people for elephants in Kenya.Scientists say this is an advanced thinking skill that other animals havent shown.I

2、t lets elephants figure out who is a threat and who isnt.The result shows that the clever animals are also studying people，said study author Karen McComb.“Basically，they have developed this very rich knowledge of the humans that they share their habitat with，”said McComb，a professor at the Universit

3、y of Sussex in England.“Memory is key.They must build up that knowledge somehow.”The study was released on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Its close to but not quite like the Dr.Seusss book，where the elephant Horton hears something that others cant hear.McComb and colle

4、agues went to Amboseli National Park in Kenya，where hundreds of wild elephants live among humans，sometimes coming in conflict over scarce water.The scientists used voice recordings of Maasai men，who on occasion kill elephants，and Kamba men，who are less of a threat to the elephants.As a result，the el

5、ephants reacted more defensivelyretreating and gathering in a bunchto the Maasai language recording because it was associated with the more threatening human tribe，said study coauthor Graeme Shannon.They repeated the experiment with recordings of Maasai men and women.Since women almost never spear e

6、lephants，the animals reacted less defensively to the womens voices.The same thing happened when they substituted young boys voices.“Making this kind of fine distinctions in human voice patterns is quite remarkable，”said Emory University animal cognition expert Frans de Waal，who was not part of the s

7、tudy.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】研究表明野生大象能夠識(shí)別男人、女人和男孩的聲音，它們通過(guò)思維區(qū)分聲音并判斷誰(shuí)能對(duì)他們產(chǎn)生威脅。1Who were the people taking part in the study?AFrans de Waal and Karen McComb.BDr.Seuss and Graeme Shannon.CGraeme Shannon and Frans de Waal.DKaren McComb and Graeme Shannon.D解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第一段中的“study author Karen McComb”和第六段中的“study coauthor

8、Graeme Shannon”可知，Karen McComb和Graeme Shannon都參加了研究，故選D項(xiàng)。2What can wild elephants benefit from their special ability?AIdentifying and avoiding possible danger.BGrowing much faster than any other animals.CHaving a better understanding of humans.DDeveloping their language skills.A解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第一段中的“Sc

9、ientists say this is an advanced thinking skill that other animals havent shown.It lets elephants figure out who is a threat and who isnt”可知，這種高等的思維方式使野象能夠分辨出誰(shuí)能對(duì)它們?cè)斐赏{，這樣它們可以避免可能的危險(xiǎn)，故A項(xiàng)是正確的。3Which can replace the underlined word “substituted”in the last paragraph?ADistinguished.BRepeated.CUsed.DComp

10、ared.C解析：詞義猜測(cè)題。畫線詞所在句中的“The same thing happened”指的是前一句中的“the animals reacted less defensively”，畫線詞所在句講的是野象對(duì)年輕男孩的聲音做出的反應(yīng)，說(shuō)明當(dāng)時(shí)研究者在對(duì)野象播放年輕男孩的聲音，故選C項(xiàng)。4What does the passage mainly talk about?AWild elephants can distinguish human languages.BThe conflict between humans and wild elephants is growing.CWild

11、elephants use language skills to make discrimination.DWild elephants can build up good memory and learn tricks.A解析：主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第一句“Wild elephants can tell whether a voice comes from a man，a woman or a boy”和全文內(nèi)容可知，野象能夠通過(guò)人的聲音區(qū)分不同人類群體的性別和年齡，故選A項(xiàng)(野象能夠區(qū)分人類的語(yǔ)言)。B(2019·陜西部分學(xué)校第一學(xué)期摸底檢測(cè))From young kids to

12、fitness lovers，to those looking for a laugh, or to families looking for a free movie night, Atlantic Station prepares some days for them to enjoy this year.Tot SpotEach Tuesday morning, Atlantic Stations Central Park transforms into every childs dream playground! From 10：00 am.to noon, kids can enjo

13、y games, storytelling, toys, music and some very special things. This event begins on April 5 and lasts through September 27.Wellness WednesdayEach Wednesday from 6：30 pm.to 7：30 pm., Atlantic Stations Central Park becomes the perfect place to find quietness of the mind and body while instructors le

14、ad guests through exercises including yoga and more. Wellness Wednesday welcomes all ages and skill levels. This event begins on April 6 and lasts through September 28.Improv in the ParkWhole World Theatre, Atlantas premier improv group, has once again partnered with Atlantic Station to bring a fami

15、ly­friendly night of comedy to the Central Park on the first Wednesday of each month until September. Bring a blanket, relax under the stars and prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts! The hour­long show begins at 8：00 pm. This event occurs on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3

16、.Movies in the Central ParkEach Thursday night at dusk, guests are invited to bring chairs, blankets, to­go snacks and picnics to Atlantic Stations Central Park. All outdoor screenings are available, weather permitting, so keep your fingers crossed for no The Wizard of Oz­type storms! Be s

17、ure to arrive early to find a good seat.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文主要介紹了大西洋站幾個(gè)可以讓人們放松自己、享受生活和獲得樂(lè)趣的活動(dòng)。5Mothers can take their kids who like listening to stories to _ATot SpotBImprov in the ParkCWellness WednesdayDMovies in the Central ParkA解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中第二段中的“From 10：00 am.to noon, kids can enjoy games, storytelling, to

18、ys, music and some very special things”可知，從上午10點(diǎn)到中午，在Tot Spot活動(dòng)中孩子們可以做游戲、講故事、玩玩具、聽音樂(lè)等。結(jié)合選項(xiàng)可知，想聽故事的孩子們可以去參加Tot Spot活動(dòng)，故A項(xiàng)正確。6When can you do yoga with an instructor in Atlantic Stations Central Park?AOn each Tuesday from 6：30 pm.to 7：30 pm.in August.BOn each Tuesday morning from 10：00 am.to noon in J

19、uly.CAt 8：00 pm.on April 5, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.DOn each Wednesday at 7：00 pm.in June and July.D解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第三段中的“Each Wednesday from 6：30 pm.to 7：30 pm.including yoga and more” 和“This event begins.September 28”可知，4月6日到9月28日的每個(gè)星期三下午6：30到7：30，大西洋站中央公園成為人們尋求心靈寧?kù)o和身體放松的地方，有指導(dǎo)者帶領(lǐng)客人做包括瑜伽和其

20、他活動(dòng)在內(nèi)的練習(xí)。由此可知，D項(xiàng)符合題意。7What can we learn from the text?AAtlantic Station sets the days for guests to have fun.BTickets for Movies in Central Park are hard to get.CMovies in the Central Park are shown only indoors.DOnly teenagers are welcome to join in Wellness Wednesday.A解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容，尤其是第一段可知，Atla

21、ntic Station為客人安排時(shí)間和活動(dòng)來(lái)讓他們玩得開心，故A項(xiàng)符合題意。C(2019·安徽合肥高三教學(xué)質(zhì)量檢測(cè))Susan Brownell Anthony was a lady ahead of her time. She fought for womens rights long before they became a popular issue.Susan was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams，Massachusetts. At that time, women had few rights. They could not ow

22、n property. Money earned by a married woman belonged to her husband. Major decisions regarding children were made by the fathers. Women could not vote.At the age of 15, Susan became a schoolteacher. She taught for 15 years. Then she began organizing womens groups to promote causes that were importan

23、t to women. She helped gain better educational rights for women. She helped give married women possession of their earnings.After the Civil War, Susan became very involved in the womens suffrage movement. After years of lecturing, writing，and appealing by Susan and other women, some parts of the Uni

24、ted States changed their laws to give women the right to vote. The first state was Wyoming in 1869. Other areas and states gradually followed Wyomings decision. It was not until 1920 that the US. Constitution was changed to give all women voting rights.Susan Brownell Anthony died in 1906 at the age

25、of 86. She was elected to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in 1950. She was the first American woman to have a likeness(肖像) of her face on a coin. It was the 1979 Susan Brownell Anthony dollar.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文主要介紹了美國(guó)歷史上著名的女權(quán)運(yùn)動(dòng)領(lǐng)袖Susan Brownell Anthony。她努力為婦女爭(zhēng)取了財(cái)產(chǎn)權(quán)、投票權(quán)等權(quán)利。8What was the situation of Americ

26、an women like when Susan was born?AThey had low social status.BThey could vote after getting married.CThey managed money for their husbands.DThey were responsible for decision­making.A解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“At that time, women had few rights. They could not own property. Money earned by a married wom

27、an belonged to her husband. Major decisions regarding children were made by the fathers. Women could not vote.”可知，在那時(shí)，女性沒有什么權(quán)利，地位是低下的，故A項(xiàng)正確。B、C和D項(xiàng)均與此表述不符。9What is the third paragraph mainly about?ASusans teaching experiences.BSusans educational background.CSusans efforts to abolish slavery.DSusans f

28、ighting for womens causes.D解析：段落大意題。通讀第三段尤其是“Then she began organizing womens groups to promote causes that were important to women”可知，本段主要講述Susan Brownell Anthony為爭(zhēng)取女權(quán)而斗爭(zhēng)的情況，故D項(xiàng)正確。10What does the word “decision” in the fourth paragraph refer to?APromoting the social movement.BChanging the US. Const

29、itution.CGiving women voting rights.DUniting other areas and states.C解析：詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)第四段第二句中的“some parts of the United States changed their laws to give women the right to vote”可知，在Susan Brownell Anthony的努力下，美國(guó)一些地區(qū)修改了法律，給了婦女投票權(quán)；結(jié)合該段第三、四句可以判斷，畫線詞指代“給婦女投票權(quán)”這一決定，故C項(xiàng)正確。11What may be the best title for the te

30、xt?AThe First American Woman to Invent CoinsBThe Problem of Womens Rights in the US.CThe Most Popular Women OrganizationsDA Pioneer in Fighting for Womens RightsD解析：標(biāo)題歸納題。通讀全文可知，本文主要介紹了美國(guó)歷史上著名的女權(quán)運(yùn)動(dòng)領(lǐng)袖Susan Brownell Anthony。她為婦女爭(zhēng)取了財(cái)產(chǎn)權(quán)、投票權(quán)等權(quán)利。據(jù)此可知D項(xiàng)最適合作文章標(biāo)題。D(2019·福州市高三畢業(yè)班適應(yīng)性練習(xí))In this day and age

31、, it may seem that getting two people with different views together to discuss them is a recipe for disaster. Just think about what would happen if you sat down and had an open and honest conversation with someone with completely opposing views. Could it bring you closer together?However，the Human L

32、ibrary organization is counting on it.At a Human Library, people volunteer to become “books” and make their experiences open and available.“Readers” are encouraged to ask them questions freely，and theyll get honest answers in return. There are no judgments，and no questions that are off limits.You wo

33、nt find unpleasant comments，and you wont lose faith in humanity. At the Human Library, you actually feel better about the world you live in. You might even make a new friend!“The human books consist of people who have been discriminated by society，” said Ronni Abergel，the Human Library organizations

34、 founder，who has set out to build space for conversations that can challenge prejudices through dialogue. “The most pleasantly surprising thing about it is how close all the human books become to one another，” he said.Human Libraries help to remind us there really is more what unites us than divides

35、 us. And as events now spread throughout 82 countries，with the Human Libraries even set to launch soon in Pakistan and Jordan，you can tell that is a shared feeling.“We can spend billions and billions on trying to build up homeland security and our safety，but real safety comes from having positive re

36、lations to other groups in your community，” said Abergel. “Real safety is not going to come from building walls. Its going to come from reaching out and getting to know each other.” 【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是一篇說(shuō)明文，主要介紹了Human Library組織的發(fā)展、主旨和活動(dòng)。12What does the first paragraph imply?AHeated discussions are often carri

37、ed out among people.BOpen dialogue cant always lead to close relations.CPeople with opposing views are not honest enough.DWe tend to have open dialogue with people around us.B解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段第一句可知，讓兩個(gè)持有不同觀點(diǎn)的人來(lái)討論他們的觀點(diǎn)似乎是一種災(zāi)難。據(jù)此可以判斷，開放交談并不總是能讓關(guān)系親密，故B項(xiàng)正確。13What will readers get at a Human Library?AA fair

38、 judgment.BUnpleasant comments.CAn available experience.DRegaining confidence.D解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段第二句“At the Human Library, you actually feel better about the world you live in”可知，在真人圖書館，你會(huì)感覺到你所生活的世界更加美好，從而恢復(fù)自信，故D項(xiàng)正確。14Which of the following can replace the underlined word “l(fā)aunch” in Para. 6 in meaning？

39、AAccelerate.BSubstitute.CSucceed.DStart.D解析：詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)第六段第二句中的“And as events now spread throughout 82 countries，with the Human Libraries even set to launch soon in Pakistan and Jordan”可知，隨著該活動(dòng)在82個(gè)國(guó)家開展，Human Library甚至將很快在巴基斯坦和約旦啟動(dòng)。據(jù)此可以判斷，畫線詞意為“開始，啟動(dòng)”，故D項(xiàng)正確。15What did Abergel advise people to do to get

40、real safety?AStrengthen bonds between people.BJoin other groups in the community.CPull down walls between communities.DSpend less money on homeland security.A解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第七段最后Abergel所說(shuō)的話“Real safety is not going to come from building walls. Its going to come from reaching out and getting to know each

41、 other.”可知，Abergel認(rèn)為，真正的安全不是來(lái)自建筑城墻，而是來(lái)自伸出援手和相互了解，故A項(xiàng)正確。 七選五(2019·濰坊模擬)Temper tantrums(發(fā)怒)range from crying to screaming，kicking，hitting，and breath holding.Theyre equally common in boys and girls and mostly happen between the ages of one to three.1_，and others have them rarely.Tantrums are a nor

42、mal part of child development.They are the way young children show theyre upset or frustrated(沮喪的)Tantrums may happen when kids are tired，hungry，or uncomfortable；or because they cant get something (for example，an object or a parent) to do what they want. 2._Tantrums are common during the second year

43、 of life，a time when language skills are starting to develop.Because young children at this age cant yet say what they want，feel，or need，a frustrating experience may cause a tantrum. 3._4_more than they may be able to handle.This can lead to power struggles as a child thinks “I can do it myself” or

44、“I want it，give it to me”When kids discover that they cant do it and cant have everything they want，they may have a tantrum.So try to prevent tantrums from happening in the first place，whenever possible.Give plenty of positive attention.Get in the habit of catching your child being good.Reward your

45、little one with praise and attention for positive behaviors.Most importantly，keep your cool when responding to a tantrum.Dont complicate the problem with your own frustration or anger. 5._So you need to be calm，too.ASome kids may smile all the dayBSome kids may have tantrums oftenCYou may wonder how

46、 long a tantrum will lastDAs language skills improve，tantrums tend to decreaseEKids want independence and control over their environmentFLearning to deal with frustration is a skill that children gain over timeGRemind yourself that your job is helping your child learn to calm down【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是一篇科普類說(shuō)明文。文

47、章介紹了1歲到3歲的孩子容易發(fā)怒的原因及這種情緒得到緩解的原因，告誡家長(zhǎng)應(yīng)當(dāng)遇事冷靜，并幫助孩子們養(yǎng)成冷靜的習(xí)慣。1B解析：根據(jù)上文“Theyre equally common in boys and girls and mostly happen between the ages of one to three.”可知，1歲到3歲的孩子發(fā)怒很正常；結(jié)合該句中的“and others have them rarely”可知，一些孩子可能會(huì)經(jīng)常發(fā)怒，但是另一些孩子很少發(fā)怒。故B項(xiàng)正確。2F解析：空格處在該段結(jié)尾，其作用是總結(jié)該段內(nèi)容并引起下段內(nèi)容；通讀該段內(nèi)容可知，該段主要陳述孩子發(fā)怒是表現(xiàn)他們

48、不開心或沮喪的方式，下段內(nèi)容是說(shuō)隨著年齡的增長(zhǎng)，孩子們的語(yǔ)言技能得到提升，他們也就不那么容易發(fā)怒了。F項(xiàng)“久而久之，孩子們就擁有處理這種沮喪的技能了”承上啟下。故F項(xiàng)正確。3D解析：根據(jù)空格上一句可知，處在這個(gè)年齡階段的孩子由于無(wú)法用言語(yǔ)表達(dá)他們的需要，所以會(huì)發(fā)怒。D項(xiàng)“隨著語(yǔ)言技能的提高，發(fā)怒的行為將會(huì)減少”承接上文，符合語(yǔ)境。故D項(xiàng)正確。4E解析：根據(jù)該段第二句可知，孩子們總是在想“我能自己完成”或者“我想要，給我吧”；據(jù)此可以判斷，E項(xiàng)“孩子們總是想要獨(dú)立并控制他們的環(huán)境”與該段內(nèi)容相符。故E項(xiàng)正確。5G解析：根據(jù)空格后一句可知，該處建議遇到問(wèn)題首先自己要冷靜。G項(xiàng)“你要想著你的工作就是

49、幫你的孩子學(xué)會(huì)冷靜”與此構(gòu)成因果關(guān)系，銜接緊密。故G項(xiàng)正確。課時(shí)練2知識(shí)運(yùn)用板塊練 完形填空(2019·成都市高中畢業(yè)班摸底測(cè)試)I worried about my personal image and how I could be remembered during my boyhood.In the fifth grade，there seemed to be only one_1_to be cool.In the sixth grade，suddenly，there were two choices：be cool，or be invisible._2_，one day，w

50、hen a teacher had us fill out a questionnaire with_3_questions，I found the_4_option.Assuming(假定) the teacher would read our answers privately，I felt it was_5_to share my privacy.To my_6_，she collected and redistributed(重新分發(fā))them to us.We were asked to_7_the name and our three favorite answers to the

51、 whole class.My answers went to the meanest boy in class.The first question was “Whats your favorite movie？” My answer was Beauty and the Beast.A laugh erupted and my cheeks_8_The next was “Where would you like to travel？”My answer was_9_special“Wherever a book takes me.”The_10_this time had an expl

52、osive quality.I could_11_remember what happened next；all that I had in mind was the laughter.But something amazing happened.A(n)_12_came，“Guys，cut it out.”The room went_13_Its Michelle Siever，a popular and cool girl.Then she_14_，“Why are you laughing？What is the point of_15_if we just laugh at other

53、s？”I cant remember the teacher or other kids names，but I remember Michelles When she_16_for me that day，she_17_me we actually have three choices if we want to be remembered.Be cool，and you might be remembered_18_Stay invisible，and you wont be remembered at all.But if you stand up_19_someone when he

54、or she_20_you most，then you will be remembered as their hero for the rest of their life.【解題導(dǎo)語(yǔ)】本文是一篇記敘文。在老師組織的全班問(wèn)卷調(diào)查活動(dòng)中，“我”的回答引起全班同學(xué)哄堂大笑，這時(shí)一個(gè)女生站起來(lái)幫助“我”走出困境。同時(shí)，“我”明白了一個(gè)道理：在別人需要你的時(shí)候站出來(lái)會(huì)被別人永遠(yuǎn)記住。1A.toolBchoiceCchanceDpurposeB解析：根據(jù)空后一句中的“In the sixth grade，suddenly，there were two choices”可知，此處表示，在五年級(jí)，似乎只有

55、一個(gè)選擇(choice)來(lái)讓別人記住自己裝酷。2A.HoweverBIn additionCThereforeDIn factA解析：根據(jù)下文內(nèi)容可知，老師讓同學(xué)們填調(diào)查問(wèn)卷這件事使“我”改變了原先的看法，故前后為轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。所以選A。3A.personalBfunnyCvariousDstrangeA解析：根據(jù)下文中的“share my privacy”可推知，此處表示老師要求回答的是我們的私人(personal)問(wèn)題。所以選A。4A.wrongBformerCthirdDlatterC解析：根據(jù)上文內(nèi)容可知，到六年級(jí)，“我”突然認(rèn)為被別人記住有兩個(gè)選擇，但是通過(guò)老師讓同學(xué)們填調(diào)查問(wèn)卷這件事，

56、“我”發(fā)現(xiàn)了第三種選擇。所以選C。5A.terribleBsafeCnervousDinterestingB解析：根據(jù)上文內(nèi)容可知，假如老師私下閱讀我們的回答，“我”就感覺分享的隱私是安全的(safe)。所以選B。6A.surpriseBanxietyCdelightDexpectationA解析：根據(jù)下文可知，老師沒有私下閱讀我們的回答而是重新分發(fā)，讓同學(xué)之間互讀，這種做法讓“我”感到吃驚。所以選A。7A.repeatBrememberCcompareDreadD8A.achedBpaledCchangedDburnedD解析：根據(jù)空前的“A laugh erupted”及常識(shí)可知，“我”對(duì)

57、第一個(gè)問(wèn)題的回答引起了同學(xué)們的大笑，由此可知，“我”當(dāng)時(shí)面頰發(fā)燙(burned)。選項(xiàng)D符合語(yǔ)境。9A.evenBstillCneverDalwaysB解析：根據(jù)下文中的“this time had an explosive quality”可知，“我”對(duì)第二個(gè)問(wèn)題的回答仍然(still)是特別的，因此這一次笑聲(laughter)更加強(qiáng)烈。still“仍然，還是”，符合語(yǔ)境。10A.laughterBquestionCairDclassA11A.nearlyBexactlyChardlyDsurelyC解析：根據(jù)空后的“all that I had in mind was the laughter”可知，此處指“我”幾乎不能(hardly)記得后面發(fā)生了什么，所以選C。12A.requestBmessageCorder