1、阅读提速练阅读理解AIf you have the opportunity to visit some places in New Zealand, then the list below is our recommendation.Fiordland National ParkThis park is part of the South Westland World Heritage Area and is New Zealands largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordl
2、and is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.The area has some of the worlds greatest walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described
3、as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.Abel Tasman National ParkAbel Tasman may be New Zealands smallest national park, but the attractions are huge. Located in one of New Zealands sunniest spots, the area also has the best beaches in the country.The popular Abel Tasman Walk
4、is a great way to see this park. It takes 35 days to complete. Sea taxis are also available and can drop you off at any number of beaches within the park.RotoruaAccessible from New Zealands biggest city, Auckland, Rotorua is famous for its volcanic activities. Rotorua is also famous for its plentifu
5、l lakes which are great for swimming and fishing. The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famous walks.Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori culture.Mt Cook National ParkMt Cook as well as the surrounding area is an alpine(高山的 ) park
6、within the World Heritage listed in South Westland. The biggest peaks in all of Australasia are here. The park doesnt contain many trees or plants due to the altitude. Walks range from a twohour walk to difficult tracks suitable for experienced mountaineers only.A helicopter or plane ride gives visi
7、tors excellent views of the mountains with the option of landing at the top of Tasman Glacier, a true permanent snowcovered alpine environment. 【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了新西兰值得游玩的几个地方。1The most impressive experience in Fiordland National Park may be_Arock climbs Bforest campsCwater jumps Dboat tripsD 解析：推
8、理判断题。根据 Fiordland National Park 部分第一段尾句 “Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.”可知，能够在它的深海湾里来回穿梭会吸引大多数的游客；据此可以判断，在 Fiordland 国家公园，令人印象最深刻的经历是乘船旅行，故 D 项正确。2If you are interested in folk customs, you can go to visit_AFiordland National ParkBRotoruaCMt Cook Nat
9、ional ParkDAbel Tasman National ParkB 解析：细节理解题。根据 Rotorua 部分第二段“Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori culture.”可知， Rotorua 也是全国最好的学习毛利文化的地方；如果你对民间风俗感兴趣，可以去那里，故 B 项正确。3If you go to visit Mt Cook National Park, you can_Aview some amazing waterfallsBenjoy some
10、 tropical fruitsCstep on the top of Tasman GlacierDtake walks in various bushesC 解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一句可知，乘坐一架直升机或飞机并选择在Tasman Glacier 顶部着陆，可以让游客欣赏到山区的美景，Tasman Glacier 是真正的永久积雪覆盖的高山环境。据此可知，如果去 Mt Cook 国家公园，你可以登到 Tasman Glacier 顶部，故 C 项正确。BThe police in Taiwan are unable to judge whether to treat it as a
11、n extremely clever act of stealing or an even cleverer cheat. Either way, it could be the perfect crime, because the criminals are birdshoming pigeons!The crime begins with a telephone message to the owner of a stolen car: If you want the car back, pay up. Then, the car owner is directed to a park,
12、told where to find a bird cage and how to attach money to the neck of the pigeon inside. Carrying the money in a tiny bag, the pigeon flies off.There have been at least four such pigeon pickups in Changwa. What at first seemed like the work of a clever stayathome car thief, however, may in fact be t
13、he work of an even lazier and more inventive criminal mindone that avoids not only collecting money but also going out to steal the car in the first place. Police officer Chen says that the criminal probably has pulled a double trick: He gets money for things he cannot possibly return. Instead of st
14、ealing cars, he lets someone else do it and then waits for the carowner to place an ad in the newspaper asking for help.The theory is supported by the fact that, so far, none of the stolen cars have been returned. Also, the amount of money demandedunder 3，000 Taiwan dollarsseems too little for a car
15、 worth many times more.Demands for pigeondelivered money stopped as soon as the press reported the story. And even if they start again, Chen holds little hope of catching the criminal. “We have more important things to do， ” he said.【解题导语】 本文介绍了一种新型的犯罪行为。台湾的警察无法断定这到底是聪明的盗窃行为还是更加聪明的诈骗行为，因为罪犯是信鸽。4Afte
16、r the car owner received a phone call, he_Awent to a certain pigeon and put some money in the bag it carriedBgave the money to the thief and had his car back in a parkCsent some money to the thief by mailDtold the press about itA 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “Then, the car owner is directed to a park, told wher
17、e to find a bird cage and how to attach money to the neck of the pigeon inside.”可知，车主接到电话后，他会被指示去某个公园找到鸟笼，把钱系到鸟笼内鸽子的脖子上。故选 A 项。5The writer mentions the fact that “none of the stolen cars have been returned” to show_Ahow easily people get fooled by criminalsBwhat Chen thinks might be correctCthe thie
18、f is extremely cleverDthe money paid is too littleB 解析：推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“He gets money for things he cannot possibly return.”可知，警察认为那些丢车的人根本不可能拿回他的车。故选 B 项。6The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to_Acriminals BpigeonsCthe stolen cars Ddemands for moneyD 解析：词义猜测题。上文提到一旦报纸报道了这件事，这样的事情就
19、没有了。由此可知 they 就是指代上文提到的 Demands for pigeondelivered money。故选 D 项。CIm sometimes told, “You have to make your own luck. If you dont try something, how can you succeed？” This is very true for competitions.There are people who regularly take part in all sorts of competitions with great enthusiasm. These
20、 people are nicknamed compers. The motivation for being a comper is obvious：its about being a winner and being rewarded with a prize. These prizes can be small or large：from a box of chocolates to a new car, a trip of a lifetime around the world, or even a new house. Isnt that worth competing for?Of
21、 course competitions that offer money prizes attract entry from millions of people, making the odds of winning very unlikely. But one man who has been lucky is a retired lecturer from the UK. called Martin Dove. He is a serial comper and has managed to bag prizes such as a yacht and a racehorse.Mart
22、in says：“ Ive been a comper for 40 years. Its like admitting some addiction, isnt it？” He gets respect from other compers and also admits， “Some people have called me the Master of Comping, the King of Comping, the Guru of Comping. But its just a word, just a phrase. Its just because I frequently ap
23、peared in the media.”For many, winning remains a dream, but they continue to try their luck as theres always a small chance that they might succeed. But what if you do win? Then you have to ask：how am I going to spend all that money? Some people say that “money cant buy you happiness”. What do you t
24、hink?【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，阐述了一种社会现象：有些人总是热衷于参加各种形式的比赛活动，目的就是获奖。你是否有过类似的经历呢？7What does the author mean by “This is very true for competitions.”？ACompetitions bring people luck.BOne must be in a competition to win it.CTrying gets people to succeed.DPeople naturally compete with each other.B 解析：推理判断题。This 指
25、的应是前面的“If you dont try someting, how can you succeed？” ，再结合第二段提到的人们参加比赛赢奖可知，此处指的是对于比赛来说，一个人必须先参与进去然后才有可能赢得比赛，故选 B。8Who are compers?AThose always standing out in competitions.BThose addicted to entering competitions.CThose often entering competitions for prizes.DThose competing for others recognition
26、.C 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “There are people who regularly take part in all sorts of competitions.its about being a winner and being rewarded with a prize.”可知，compers 指的是那些频繁地参加比赛以获取奖品的人。故选 C。9What does the underlined word “odds” probably mean?APossibility. BInvestment.CImportance. DAdvantage.A 解析：词义猜测题。根据
27、画线词所在句 “Of course competitions that offer money prizes attract entry from millions of people，making the odds of winning very unlikely.”并结合常识可知，比赛的奖金是有限的，而参赛的人越多，获奖的概率就越小。由此可知，odds的意思是“概率，可能性” 。故选 A。10What do Martin s words suggest?AAny job can offer opportunities.BHe has attracted considerable atten
28、tion.CPersistence is the key to his success.DHe has set a good example to others.B 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的最后两句及第四段的内容可知，Martin 经常参加比赛，而且得到了一些大奖并赢得了其他参赛者的尊重，甚至一些人称其为“参赛大师” 、“参赛大王” 、 “参赛专家” 。由此可知，Martin 得到了广泛的关注。故选 B。七选五Your first step toward healthy living is to get a handle on your health status right now.
29、Heres your todo list：Assess your activity. How much physical activity do you get in a typical week? 1._？ How much variety do you get in your activity, and how much do you enjoy it? The CDC recommends that adults get at least two and a half hours per week of moderateintensity aerobic activity or one
30、hour and 15 minutes per week of vigorousintensity aerobic activity, plus muscle strengthening activity at least two days per week.Keep a food diary. Write down everything you eat for a dayand no fair skipping the items youre embarrassed about. “2._， ” says Kathianne Sellers Williams, MEd, RD, a nutr
31、itionist, wellness coach, and personal trainer with Cafe Physique in Atlanta. “You cant change what youre not aware of or dont acknowledge.”Check your mood and energy. Healthy living includes emotional wellness and adequate rest. How has your mood been lately? 3._？ Do you usually sleep well for seve
32、n to eight hours a night?4_. How strong are your connections with family and friends? Are you plugged into social or spiritual groups that enrich your life? “People have a fundamental need for positive and lasting relationships， ” C. Nathan DeWall, assistant professor of psychology at the University
33、 of Kentucky, tells WebMD.If youre not thrilled with the answers to some of those questions, remember that the point is to figure out where you are today so you can set your healthy living goals. Its not about being “good” or “bad”， “right” or “wrong”. 5._. AHow intense is that activityBConsider you
34、r social networkCThe idea is to write it down without judgmentDIts time to learn something about the social appsEIts OK if you leave out some items in your food diaryFIt is the awareness of your own state of health that mattersGAre you experiencing any symptoms of depression or anxiety 【解题导语】 本文是一篇说
35、明文，主要介绍了掌握自身健康状况的方法。1A 解析：根据该段主题句 “Assess your activity.”以及关键词 activity 可知 A 项与此处匹配。A 项与“How much physical activity do you get in a typical week？”及“How much variety do you get in your activity, and how much do you enjoy it？”为并列问句。2C 解析：根据空前的“ Write down everything you eat for a dayand no fair skippi
36、ng the items youre embarrassed about.”可知，空处应讲的是不做评判地记下一天要吃的食物。所以 C 项正确。3G 解析：空前一句“How has your mood been lately？”中的关键词 mood 与 G 项中的“any symptoms of depression or anxiety”相呼应；G 项与空后的“Do you usually sleep well for seven to eight hours a night？”为并列问句。4B 解析：根据空后的“How strong are your connections with fam
37、ily and friends? Are you plugged into social or spiritual groups that enrich your life？”和“People have a fundamental need for positive and lasting relationships”可知，本段主要讲述的是要有社交活动，B 项中的“social network”与此呼应。所以选 B。5F 解析：根据空前的“Its not about being goodorbad， rightorwrong ”可知，选 F 项“意识到你自身的健康状况是很重要的 ”。语言运用与
38、写作规范练完形填空Ten years ago, a doctor told me something was wrong with my lung and I had to give up work at once and went to bed.I was totally _1_ and felt I was suddenly placed under _2_ of death with an indefinite reprieve(缓刑). After careful thought, I _3_ my affairs; then I went home and got into bed.
39、But 2 years later, I left my bed and _4_ the long climb back.It was another year _5_ I made it.I speak of this experience because these past years have _6_ me what to value and what to believe.I _7_ now that this world is not my oyster(牡蛎) to be opened but my _8_ to be grasped.Ive also learned that
40、its necessary to _9_ those little but important things I never thought I would _10_ before: the music of the wind in my favorite pine tree, the _11_ of sunlight on running water. I seem now, with some of the _12_ freshness of childhood, to hear and see. How well, _13_， I recall the touch of the eart
41、h the day I first stepped upon it after the years in bed. It was like _14_ ones citizenship in a world one had nearly lost.Frequently, I _15_ myself that I need make notes of this _16_ Im living in now, because in it Im well，_17 _ doing what I like best.It wont always be like this，_18_ Ill make the
42、most of it and be grateful.I _19_ all this to that long time spent in bed. Wiser people come to this _20_ without having to acquire it the hard way. But I wasnt wise enough.Im wiser now, a little, and happier.【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。一场重病让作者明白了什么是人生中最重要的东西。因此他对自己当下所拥有的倍加珍惜，并心存感激。1A.confused BshockedCdeterm
43、ined DannoyedB 解析：根据上文中的 “Ten years ago，a doctor told me something was wrong with my lung and I had to give up work at once and went to bed.”可知，当被告知自己的肺部出了问题且不得不立即放弃工作卧床休息时作者感到非常震惊(shocked)。confused “困惑的” ；determined “坚决的 ”； annoyed “恼怒的” 。2A.trial BpressureCsentence DcontrolC 解析：作者突然觉得自己好像是被判了死缓一样。
44、根据语境尤其是下文的 “with an indefinite reprieve(缓刑)”可知，此处应选 sentence “宣判，判刑” 。under sentence of death “被判处死刑” 。3A.made up Bset upCtook up Dcleared upD 解析：仔细思考之后，作者把手头的事务处理掉，然后回家了。根据上文中的 “I had to give up work at once and went to bed”可知，clear up“解决，清理”符合语境。make up “组成，编造” ；set up “设立” ；take up “开始从事，占据 ”。 4A
45、.recalled BbeganCavoided DacceptedB 解析：两年后，作者离开了病床，开始(began)了漫长的重回之前的生活状态的 “攀登” 。recall “回忆起” ；avoid “避免” ；accept “接受” 。5A.when BafterCsince DbeforeD 解析：过了一年，作者就做到了。 It was/is一段时间before.是固定句型，意为“过了才/就” 。6A.assigned BtaughtCtreated DassuredB 解析：作者谈及这段经历是因为那些过去的岁月教会(taught)了作者应该珍惜什么，相信什么。assign “分配，分派
46、” ；treat “招待” ；assure“使确信” 。7A.admit BdemandCexpect DrealizeD 解析：现在作者意识到(realize)这个世界不是等待他去打开的牡蛎，而是需要他去抓住的机会。admit “承认” ；demand “要求” ； expect “期待，期望” 。8A.knowledge BopportunityCattention DpointB 解析：参见上题解析。grasp the opportunity “抓住机会” ，是固定搭配。knowledge “知识” ；attention “注意力 ”；point “观点” 。9A.dismiss Bli
47、stCdefine DappreciateD 解析：作者也学会了欣赏 (appreciate)那些不起眼的但很重要的东西，而作者之前从未想过自己会去注意这些东西。dismiss “不予理会，不予考虑 ”；list “列举” ；define “给下定义，解释” 。10A.notice BrecordCremember DtrackA 解析：参见上题解析。notice “注意到” ；record “记录” ；remember “记得” ；track “跟踪” 。11A.shadow BshakeCplay DfeelingC 解析：play “轻快变幻的动作，闪烁” ，the play of sunlight on running water“阳光在流动水面上的闪烁” 。12A.damaged BrecoveredCfaded DchangedB 解析：作者重新找回了童年时期看待事物的新鲜感。recovered “重新获得的，重新找到的” ，符合语境。13A.in contrast Bin returnCfor instance Dby chanceC 解析：比如，回想起自己卧床两年后重新踏上这片土地的感觉有多好。for instance “比如，例