1、课时练 1 阅读理解提速练阅读理解A(2018山西八校联考)Belgium is the land of music festivals. There are rock, pop, world, electronic music festivals and more, so youre sure to find a festival that suits your taste.GroezrockGroezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium. This festival grew from a
2、 small event to an international festival that had 33，000 visitors in 2016. If youre into the harder stuff(东西), this is where you need to go.When? April 2930. Where? Meerhout. Music? Punk, emo, ska and rock in all its variations. Free? No.Sfinks MixedSfinks is a world music festival that focuses on
3、bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do besides watching the performances. Good to know for families: Sfinks is a kidfriendly festival, with workshops, storytelling and performances aimed at children.When? July 2730. Where? Boechout. Music? World. Free? The festival is free;
4、 the camping is not.Graspop Metal MeetingIf Groezrock doesnt seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might. As the name says, this festival is all about metal, rock and punk. In 2016 the festival received 140，000 visitors who came to watch the more than 100 bands performing.When? June 1618.
5、Where? Dessel. Music? Metal. Free? No.Genk on StageGenk on Stage is a pop musical with not only a lot of Belgian artists, but also some international names. 80，000 people attended Genk on Stage in 2016.When? June 2325. Where? Genk. Music? Pop. Free? Yes.【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，涉及音乐节话题。作者推荐了比利时几个重要的音乐节。1Whic
6、h may kick off the festival season in Belgium?AGroezrock. BSfinks Mixed.CGraspop Metal Meeting. DGenk on Stage.A 解析：细节理解题。根据 Groezrock 部分中的“Groezrock could be considered the opener of the festival season in Belgium.”可知，Groezrock 拉开了比利时音乐节的序幕。2What do we know about Sfinks Mixed?AIt enjoys worldwide p
7、opularity.BIts mainly targeted at kids.CIt combines fun with culture.DIt features certain types of music.C 解析：细节理解题。根据 Sfinks Mixed 部分中的“Sfinks is a world music festival that focuses on bringing culture together. There are also plenty of things to do.”可知，该音乐节将娱乐和文化结合在一起。3Where are crazy metal music
8、enthusiasts most likely to go?AMeerhout. BBoechout.CGenk. DDessel.D 解析：推理判断题。根据 Graspop Metal Meeting 部分中的 “If Groezrock doesnt seem rough enough to you, Graspop Metal Meeting might.this festival is all about metal, rock and punk”可知，对于狂热的金属乐爱好者，Graspop Metal Meeting 可能更适合他们；再结合下文的“Where? Dessel.”可知举
9、办地是 Dessel，故选 D。B(2018南昌十校模拟)I hate Black Friday sales. Its often a gathering of people who are there for many different reasons. Some are looking for a deal on that one item for their loved one, or perhaps themselves. Their intentions are completely unrelated to the festive time of the year.It was
10、several years ago when my wife asked me to meet her at the local department store on Black Friday morning. They had advertised a childs bike that she wanted to purchase for our son. We stood with a very large crowd, waiting for the manager to blow the whistle. After a while the whistle blew. It was
11、like throwing a bucket of small fish into a tank of sharks. I told my wife that if we obtained a bike, fine, but if we did not, I was OK with that too.As the pile of bikes began to gradually decrease in size, I saw my “polite” opportunity to wrap my hands around the corner of one of the boxes. I lif
12、ted it up and suddenly felt some mild resistance. I looked up to see one of the largest gentlemen I had ever seen in my life. Frightening was not the word to describe his presence. He wore lots of belts of metal studded leather around both arms and even his neck. Tattoos(文身) were an obvious passion
13、of his.I started to give up the box but he gently pushed it into my direction and back into my hands. He then directed it into my shopping cart. He looked at me, smiled, and said, “Merry Christmas.” My wife and I went to the checkout, paid for the bike and went home. All the way home I was thinking
14、that this moment was by far the best gift I had ever received for Christmas. The kindness of a stranger broke all preconceived notions(预想 ) I may have had of stereotypes and prejudices.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者和妻子想在黑色星期五大抢购时给儿子买辆自行车，无奈百货商店里人山人海。作者本想放弃，没想到一个陌生人把自行车盒子让给了他。这让作者改变了之前对他人的偏见。4How did the author
15、feel when going into the store?AThe crowd was like small fish.BThey might not get the bike.CHe was excited to do the shopping.DThe whistle was blown too late.B 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的最后一句可知，作者进入商店时已经做好了买不到自行车的打算，故选 B 项。5What happened when the author was buying the bike?AHe was scared by a mans look at firs
16、t.BA gentleman bought the bike for him.CA stranger helped him lift the box.DHe gave up the bike he first touched.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “I looked up to see.Frightening was not the word to describe his presence.”可知， “吓人”这个词已经不足以形容这个人的出现了。故选 A 项。6What did the author learn from the experience?ALook before
17、you leap.BCustom is a second nature.CDoing is better than saying.DDont judge a book by its cover.D 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中对陌生人的描写可知，作者一开始因陌生人的外表而觉得他是个可怕的人；根据第四段的内容可知，陌生人把盒子让给了作者，作者由此发出感慨“The kindness of a stranger broke all preconceived notions(预想) I may have had of stereotypes and prejudices.”，即陌生人的善意打破了作者
18、对他人的偏见，让作者知道不能以貌取人。故选 D 项。7What is the best title of the passage?ABlack Friday SalesBMy Sons Best BikeCThe Best Christmas GiftDA Strange GentlemanC 解析：标题归纳题。文章讲述了作者和妻子为儿子买自行车作为圣诞礼物时受到了陌生人的帮助的故事，作者认为那一时刻是他收到过的最好的圣诞节礼物。故 C 项作标题最佳。C(2018昆明市高三复习适应性检测)Spider monkeys have long，thin arms with hooklike hand
19、s that allow them to swing through the trees. They do not have opposable thumbs(对生拇指)The brownheaded spider monkey has a prehensile(缠绕性的) tail，which means it can grasp and can be used like a fifth leg to grab trees. During the day，the spider monkey searches for fruits，which make up the main part of
20、its diet. They will also eat flowers，seeds，leaves ，and small insects during the dry season when fruits arent available. They spend most of the daylight hours climbing and swinging through the high branches of trees.The brownheaded spider monkey lives in a large community of about 20 to 100 male and
21、female monkeys. They split into smaller groups for feeding. Females usually give birth to only a single baby each year or two. Young monkeys are carried on their mothers stomachs until about 16 weeks old. Then they are strong enough to ride on their mothers backs. All brownheaded spider monkey babie
22、s are born with pink faces and ears.Spider monkeys hug each other and wrap their tails around each other. They are very intelligent and have strong memories. They were named spider monkeys because they look like spiders as they hang upside down from their tails with their arms and legs swinging. The
23、ir genus(属) name is Ateles，which means “imperfect”. This refers to the fact that they dont have thumbs.Hunting the brownheaded spider monkey is now barred in Ecuador，a country in northwestern South America，but humans have killed them for their meat for hundreds of years.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了蜘蛛猴的特征和生活习
24、性。8Spider monkeys live mostly on _Ainsects BfruitsCflowers DleavesB 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“During the day，the spider monkey searches for fruits，which make up the main part of its diet.”可知，在白天，蜘蛛猴寻找水果，这是它们饮食的主要成分。据此可知，它们以水果为主食。live on 意思是“以为主食” 。9What can we learn about spider monkeys?AThey have five legs.B
25、They live in small groups.CTheir tails can take their weight.DTheir genus is the same as spiders C 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “They were named . their arms and legs swinging.”可知，它们可以靠尾巴倒挂在树上，让四肢(在空中) 摇摆着。由此推断，蜘蛛猴的尾巴可以承担体重。所以选 C。10What does the underlined word “barred” in the last paragraph refer to?APermitted
26、. BForbidden.CEncouraged. DIgnored.B 解析：词义猜测题。根据最后一段内容可知，厄瓜多尔是南美洲西北部的一个国家，那里的居民虽然几百年来猎杀蜘蛛猴以获取肉食，但是现在这种行为已经被禁止。此句采用 but 一词前后对比介绍蜘蛛猴在这个国家的今昔不同状况，forbid 意思是“禁止” 。所以B 选项正确。11Where do newlyborn spider monkeys stay?AIn a large community.BIn trees with high branches.COn their mothers backs.DOn their mother
27、s stomachs.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的 “Young monkeys are carried on their mothers stomachs until about 16 weeks old. Then they are strong enough to ride on their mothers backs.”可知，刚出生的小猴大约前 16 周生活在母猴肚子上。故选 D。D(2018辽宁五校协作体联考)In the dead of winter，we dont typically think about spending time outdoors，but accord
28、ing to many physicians we should.The sun is our greatest source of a vitamin that is essential for good healthVitamin D.This important vitamin strengthens bones and teeth and is linked to the prevention of heart disease，cancer and many other lifethreatening diseases.The recommended daily requirement
29、 is 400600 International Units (IU). In summer, people with dark brown eyes and darker skin turn sunlight from just 15 minutes outside without sunscreen into adequate amounts of Vitamin D.Even during winter, just a 10minute walk at midday can keep the bodys Vitamin D at healthy levels.During brief w
30、inter walks，we receive the greatest benefits when we wear no sunscreen and expose as much skin to the sun as possible.Vitamin D can be also obtained from foods.Salmon is one of the best sources of the Vitamin.Egg yolks(蛋黄)，cheese，mushrooms and some animal organs contain smaller quantities of it.To a
31、ttract consumers，food companies add Vitamin D to some of their milk products.The practice of putting the Vitamin into milk began in the 1930s.At that time，many children were suffering from rickets，an illness that is caused by a deficiency(缺乏) of Vitamin DIt made the childrens bones soft and weak.Add
32、ing Vitamin D to milk helped to solve the problem, and it has been available ever since.For people who still need more Vitamin D, there is another option；Take Vitamin D supplements(补充物)These products are widely sold in stores.However，anyone considering taking supplements should consult a physician f
33、irst.【解题导语】 本文是一篇科普文，主要介绍了维生素 D 的一些情况。12During the winter months，people_ Aarent able to meet their deadlinesBoften don t dress warmly enoughCgenerally like to remain indoorsDleave lots of work for others to do C 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的首句可知，在冬天人们愿意待在室内。13According to the text，Vitamin D_Acan be obtained by be
34、ing exposed to the sun Bcan be used to cure lifethreatening diseasesCcan be mainly found in some milk productsDcan make the childrens bones soft and weakA 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句以及第三段第一句可知，维生素 D 可以通过晒太阳获得，故选 A。14Why is salmon mentioned in this article?AIts seldom prepared in the correct way.BIts a useful
35、addition to a persons diet.CIt has a huge impact on the environment.DIts advantages have been exaggerated.B 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段可知，三文鱼是补充维生素 D 的食物，因此对我们的饮食是有用的补充物，故选 B。15The main purpose of this article is _Ato introduce a valuable nutrient Bto advertise Vitamin D supplementsCto note risks associated with
36、 a nutrientDto explain how a nutrient was discoveredA 解析：写作意图题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍一种营养成分维生素 D。七选五(2018长春普通高中高三质量监测)How to Have a Successful Remote Interview?If interviews make you nervous，the thought of doing one remotely might be a relief. 1._Even if your interviewer may have a hard time seeing you sweat
37、，they will still ask questions. Think of a phone or video interview as an extra opportunity to impress your interviewer. If you create a genuine connection with someone without being in the same place as him，chances are theyll trust your ability. 2._Test your equipment.3_For a video interview，its im
38、portant to do a trial run in advance，since it can be especially troublesome. “These are live，so its very important to test your connections ahead of time， ” says Scott Dobroski，the director of Corporate Communications at Glassdoor.4._You dont want your interviewer to think youre in an underground pl
39、ace. So skip the dark，dull mood lighting. Pick a spot where the light is facing you and try to set yourself up in a relaxing atmosphere and at a comfortable distance. Ideally，have slightly an inch of space above your head.Take your time.A common mistake people make is cutting someone else off in con
40、versation. This is even easier to do when you cant see the person youre talking to. So even if it feels slightly unnatural，wait for a while after your interviewer finishes a sentence. 5._He may understand why. But you dont want to come across as rushing the conversation or being more interested in h
41、earing yourself talk than establishing a connection.AGet the atmosphere right.BBut you should still take them seriously.CHere are three tips to make the whole process go smoothly.DBuy a phone or video before you have the interview.ECutting him off a time or two might not be a big problem.FMake sure
42、that your phone is charged and your WiFi works.GYour interviewer will be happy to see you cut him off.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了做好远程面试的三条建议。1B 解析：根据空处前一句并结合空处后一句可知，空处应是一个转折句，用来引出本文的话题：尽管远程面试看似轻松，但是你仍然要认真面对，故 B 项正确。2C 解析：根据前一句可知，如果你在没有和某人处于同一地的情况下和他建立了真正的联系，那么他很可能会相信你的能力。结合下文列举的三个做好远程面试的建议可以判断，空处承上启下，引出下文
43、的介绍，故 C 项正确。3F 解析：根据该段小标题“Test your equipment”并结合空处后一句可知，该段提出本文的第一条建议：测试你的设备。F 项“确保你的手机充好电且 WiFi 正常”符合文意，故F 项正确。4A 解析：根据空处所在的位置可知，空处为该段小标题；由该段第三句可知，选择一个光线面对你的地方，试着让自己处在一个轻松的氛围并且保持一个舒适的距离。据此可以判断，该段主要介绍第二条建议：要有恰当的氛围，故 A 项正确。5E 解析：根据该段小标题 “Take your time”并结合空处前一句和后一句可知，该段介绍了第三条建议：别着急，慢慢来。E 项“打断他一两次可能不是
44、一个大问题”符合文意，故 E 项正确。课时练 2 知识运用板块练完形填空(2018合肥高三调研)Not many people can say theyve been hit by a vehicle, but I can. I rode my bike to my daily _1_practice in a gym last summer. I crossed the street as the light _2_； however, a young woman _3_ me with her fancy racing car. Like James Bond in a very _4_
45、situation, I rolled across the hood(引擎盖) onto the other side of the car. You may wonder _5_ a woman driver could be so careless. The truth is that the woman was on her phone while driving, so her _6_ was clearly drawn away from driving, which caused the accident.After assessing my _7_ and believing
46、that all my bones were undamaged in any way, I _8_ and talked to the woman driver. I could tell she was obviously quite _9_. So was I. After assuring her of my wellbeing, we _10_ ways._11_ my surprisingly shabby bicycle, I went on my way. I rode into the _12_ 20 minutes late.Upon my arrival，my tenni
47、s coach and friends asked me why I was late. Nervously, I _13_ the car accident. Everyone seemed to be far more _14_ than I was. In fact, I _15_ joked, saying that now I know how the squirrels feel after a nice escape.After this _16_， I realize the importance of bike lanes and watching out for pedes
48、trians.Now as I drive, I always _17_ for people on bikes so that they do not _18_ the same fate(命运) that I did. _19_， for all the bikers and runners out there, watch out for cars, as one small mistake could _20_ an unforgivable mistake.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。 “我”在骑车去体育馆参加网球训练的途中，被一辆跑车撞到，幸运的是“我”的骨头没有受伤。通过这起事故， “我”意识到了自行车车道和注意行人的重要性。1A.football BtennisCvolleyball DbadmintonB 解析：根据第三段第三句中的“my tennis coach”可以判断， “我”骑自行车到体育馆参加网球训练，故 B 项正确。2A.permitted BbrokeCappeared DexplodedA 解析：根据该句中的“I crossed the street”可知， “我”穿过了街道；根据常识可以判断，此举是在信号灯的允许(permitt