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Unit 3　Amazing people

能力提升题组训练(A)

Ⅰ.阅读理解

(2018双鸭山第一中学高三模拟)

On the first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t know. I looked round when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady with a smile. She said,“Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” she gave me a giant squeeze. “Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked. “I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me. After class we walked to the Student Union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends.

Every day of the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football dinner. I’ll never forget what she taught us. “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunities in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Rose”. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily life. At the year’s end she finished the college degree she had begun all those years. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.

1.What happened to the author on the first day of school?

A.He got to know an old professor. B.He made the acquaintance of an old lady.

C.He joined the Student Union. D.He had to share a milkshake with others.

2.From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1, we can find out the author’s 　　　. 

A.concern about age B.respect for the old

C.curiosity about the lady D.complaint about education

3.In the author’s eyes, 　　　. 

A.Rose was innocent and generous

B.Rose was wise and skilled

C.Rose was talented and hard-working

D.Rose was courageous and her words were inspiring

4.Which saying might Rose possibly support?

A.One is never too old to learn. B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C.Rome wasn’t built in a day. D.It is no use crying over spilt milk.

语篇解读:本文是记叙文。全文讲述了一位不畏高龄之困勇敢追求知识,结识朋友并完成大学学业从而实现人生梦想的高龄老人的故事。

答案及剖析:

1.B　细节理解题。由第一段中“I looked round when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady with a smile. She said, Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?”可知作者第一天认识了一位老太太。

2.C　推理判断题。作者在大学碰到如此高龄的一位同学,惊讶之余,在这属于“正话反说”。明似说小,其实问大。就是对于如此高龄的大学同学的年龄感到好奇。

3.D　细节理解题。第二段Rose的讲话,字里行间充满了勇敢和自信,并且给人鼓舞的力量。故D正确。

4.A　推理判断题。全文讲述了一位不畏高龄之困勇敢追求知识并完成大学学业从而实现人生梦想的高龄老人的故事。她的经历就是对“活到老学到老”最好的诠释。故A正确。

Ⅱ.七选五

(2018长春高三质量监测)

Living with other people can be difficult,especially when each person has his or her own ideas about how he or she wants to live.1.　 　　 Taking a few simple steps will help you share your living space harmoniously. 

Discuss your expectations ahead of time.

2.　　　 This applies to finances,food,possessions,use of common areas,loud activities or parties,quiet hours and so on. 

Divide up responsibilities.

Make a plan to divide up responsibilities and chores(家庭杂务)between you and your roommate.For example,if your roommate is a good cook and you are not,3.　　　 It may also be a good idea to set up a chores schedule,where you will take turns cleaning the bathroom,taking out the trash and so on. 

4.　　 

Not everyone has the same ideas about day-to-day living as you do.Take your roommate’s feelings into consideration.For instance,if you’re dying to throw a party on Thursday night but your roommate has a final early the next morning,agree to postpone the party till Friday evening,instead.

Communicate effectively.

Communication is key in making the relationship work.If a problem comes up, it’s better to talk about it right away than to ignore it.For example,say “Chris,it upsets me when I wake up to find all the milk gone.If you use the last of something,can you please add it to the list?” If you simply cannot communicate openly and there is tension all the time,5.　　  

A.Be prepared to compromise.

B.Create a roommate agreement on Internet use.

C.ask him or her to cook if you’ll clean up afterward.

D.you may as well find a new roommate.

E.Talk about what each of you needs and wants from the other in advance.

F.People may have different religious or political views that could cause conflict.

G.Though having a roommate can be challenging,it can also be enjoyable and fun.

答案:1-5　GECAD

Ⅲ.完形填空

(2018江西九江高三联考)

The snow is gone and green grass can be seen growing close to the sunny side of homes.The birds in the back yard are singing in the bush.Spring is here, and with　1　 come memories of the smell of 　2　, new sneakers, and longer days. 

As a kid, I knew spring arrived when I walked into the house after school and　3　 paint.The first warm day would cause my mum to have the idea of 　4　.She opened the windows, let the fresh air in, opened a can of paint, and put a fresh 　5　 on the walls of a room. 

Spring was also the time to change　6　.In Nova Scotia, we had snow on the ground almost 　7　 from late December until late March.We spent all of our time outside wearing our 　8　 winter boots.To run in them was like running with two weighty bags. 

In late April or early May, mum would take us to the town to buy a new pair of light　9　 for each of us.I still remember the rubber 　10　, with the trademark imprinted on it.After a month or two, small hands would tear it off, and leave a circle, darker than the 　11　 material around it. 

Later, when we returned home, my brothers and I　12　 our new sneakers.The door shut 　13　 behind us when we rushed out, causing a shout of 　14　 from our dad. Then we ran across the fields.The weight of the heavy winter boots was 　15　.It felt like we were 　16　 through the air or we could jump thirty feet like a kangaroo.The thoughts of summer’s approach and the 　17　 wind of spring rushing past our uncovered ears were 　18　. 

When life gets me down; when everything seems　19　; I don’t let it 　20　me.I would let my room put on a new coat of paint, pull on a new pair of sneakers, and just run like it was spring. 

1.A.autumn B.spring C.winter D.summer

2.A.flowers B.food C.wine D.paint

3.A.smelled B.bought C.made D.matched

4.A.adventure B.communication C.decoration D.happiness

5.A.coat B.jacket C.sweater D.shirt

6.A.socks B.caps C.gloves D.shoes

7.A.especially B.normally C.continuously D.commonly

8.A.new B.heavy C.light D.soft

9.A.pants B.trousers C.sneakers D.glasses

10.A.circle B.rabbit C.line D.star

11.A.ugly B.colorful C.new D.faded

12.A.tore down B.put on C.made up D.turned down

13.A.heavily B.slightly C.gently D.slowly

14.A.excitement B.joy C.surprise D.anger

15.A.increasing B.coming C.gone D.measured

16.A.running B.flying C.walking D.riding

17.A.warm B.cold C.biting D.strong

18.A.terrible B.negative C.delightful D.fearful

19.A.successful B.hopeless C.satisfying D.hopeful

20.A.cheat B.change C.win D.affect

语篇解读:本文为夹叙夹议文。作者回忆了小时候,春天到来时,脱掉沉重的冬靴,穿上了新买的运动鞋,感受温暖春风的愉快心情。由此感悟到:尽管生活中会有不尽如人意的地方,但作者不会受其影响,会尽量保持犹如在春天奔跑的心情。

答案及剖析:

1.B　由前一分句 “Spring is here”和句尾的 “longer days”可知,此处表示随着“春天”的到来。

2.D 　此处的　2　,new sneakers and longer days 与最后一段中的put on a new coat of paint,pull on a new pair of sneakers,and just run like it was spring相呼应,因此此处用paint。 

3.A　根据第一段中的 “...come memories of the smell of 　2　, new sneakers, and longer days.”可知,当作者闻到油漆的气味时,他知道春天到来了。 

4.C　根据后句 “She opened the windows, let the fresh air in, opened a can of paint, and put a fresh 　5　 on the walls of a room.”可知此空应填decoration(装饰)。 

5.A　用油漆粉刷房间,就好像为房间的墙壁穿上一件大衣一样。此外,最后一段的 “I would let my room put on a new coat of paint”也提示了答案。

6.D　下文作者用了很大的篇幅说明春天到来后,妈妈为他们买新运动鞋,让他们脱去冬天的厚重的鞋子。由此可知,春天也是作者更换鞋子的季节。

7.C　根据 “from late December until late March”可知,这段时间是地面上连续不断地(continuously)有雪的时间。

8.B　根据下面一句 “To run in them was like running with two weighty bags.”可知,冬天作者穿的鞋子非常重。

9.C　第一段中的 “new sneakers”提示了答案。

10.A　根据下面一句中的 “After a month or two, small hands would tear it off, and leave a circle,”可知此处指的是rubber circle。

11.D　 一两个月后,带有商标的橡胶圈被撕掉后,留下一个圆圈,颜色比周围褪色的材料 较深。

12.B　根据后文 “The door shut 　13　 behind us when we rushed out, causing...”可知,作者和他的兄弟们一到家就“穿上”(put on)新运动鞋出去飞奔。 

13.A　此处显示了作者和他的兄弟们穿上新运动鞋后激动的心情——关门都非常用力。

14.D　因为作者和他的兄弟们关门声音太大,所以他们的父亲会生气地大喊一声。

15.C　作者换上新买的运动鞋以后,沉重的冬靴的重量就没有了。

16.B　由后文 “through the air” 和 “jump thirty feet like a kangaroo”可知此处应填flying。

17.A　由常识可知这里表示春天的暖风。此外,第二段的 “The first warm day would cause my mum to ...”也提示了答案。

18.C　春天来了,作者脱掉沉重的鞋子穿上了新买的运动鞋,想到夏天的到来和感受温暖的春风令人很快活。

19.B　根据前一分句 “When life gets me down”可知,这一分句同样应表示生活中会有不尽如人意之处,所以选hopeless。

20.D　作者感悟到,尽管生活中会有很多不尽如人意的地方,但作者不会让它们影响自己。