1、课时练 1 阅读理解提速练阅读理解A(2018安徽合肥高三质检)Sales RepresentativeImmediate HiringDo you like meeting new people? Do you enjoy closing deals every day? Are you looking for a dynamic and high energy industry? THIS COULD BE THE CAREER(职业) FOR YOU !Fast Growing and Very Successful Credit Card Processor is looking fo
2、r a dynamic outside salesperson to sell credit products and check processing services in the local area.What we need you to do：Attend 35 appointments dailySell into smallsized to middlesized businessesWork closely with the sales manager in Dallas TX (by phone)Have the ability to manage paperworkWe o
3、ffer：Medical benefits eligibility(资格) after 90 daysOne of the strongest compensation programs in the industryMonthly bonusesA jump start bonus of up to $ 750Successful applicants often have experience in customer services, inside sales, outside sales, sales support, management roles, or other custom
4、erfacing positions.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age，national origin or disability.Please reply with a resume today!There is a difference. Experience Great Work! We have been servicing North East Ohio for more than 20 years w
5、ith offices located in Akron, Canton, Lakewood, Streetsboro and Wadsworth. Apply online at www. greatwork. cc and make a call to our Lakewood location to discuss our great career opportunity at 440- 663-0050.【解题导语】 本文是一篇招聘广告，招聘销售代表。文章详细介绍了工作内容、工作待遇、应聘者所需条件等。1According to the text, the sales represen
6、tative the company is looking for should_Asell into big businessesBbe able to manage paperworkCmeet over 5 customers each dayDsee the sales manager in Dallas TX frequentlyB 解析：细节理解题。根据文中的“Have the ability to manage paperwork”可知，该职位需要销售代表有处理文书工作的能力，故 B 项正确。2If hired, you can _Areceive a monthly salar
7、y of $ 750Bget a special customerfacing positionCenjoy a strong compensation programDgain medical benefits eligibility within 90 daysC 解析：细节理解题。根据文中的 “One of the strongest compensation programs in the industry”可知，该职位可以享受业内非常强大的补偿金项目，故 C 项正确。3Which of the following can help you apply successfully?ATh
8、e experience in shopping.BThe experience in management.CThe experience of using a credit card.DThe experience of talking with a sales manager.B 解析：细节理解题。根据文中的“Successful applicants often have experience.or other customer-facing positions.”可知，该岗位需要管理经验，故 B 项正确。B(2018贵州普通高中招生适应性考试)A record of 6.15 mil
9、lion trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the sevenday Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Thursday, according to the China National Tourism Administration. That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last years Spring Festival. About 374，000 trips were
10、organized by travel agencies, a 2.5 percent increase.The administration also reported growth from individual and high-end(高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities, inland citiessuch as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regionbecame important source markets. With many C
11、hinese now traveling abroad for Spring Festival, their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local cultures and services, including staying in private homes, appreciating plants
12、and watching monkeys in hot springs， ” Li Xuejing, the agencys marketing manager, said.A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo, who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines, said：“I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relativ
13、es.”Another choice is Britain. Though the devaluation(货币贬值) of the pound is a factor, Britains rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.【解题导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。国家旅游局统计，在今年春节期间去海外旅游的游客人数比去年同期有所上涨。文章分析了产生这一现象的原因。4How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golde
14、n Week of this Spring Festival holiday?A6，150，000. B2，500，000.C7，000，000. D374，000.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的第一句： “A record of 6.15 million trips was made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Thursday, according to the China Nation
15、al Tourism Administration.”可知，在春节黄金周期间，中国大陆赴海外旅游的人次达到 6 150 000，故 A 项正确。5What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi?AThey re reported to have become important attractions.BTheyre famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.CThey have the best hot spring in the world.DThey belong to coastal
16、 source markets.A 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的 “in addition to top and coastal cities, inland citiessuch as those in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regionbecame important source markets”可知，广西壮族自治区的许多城市也成了重要的旅游地，故 A 项正确。6What would Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text?AGo shopping for gifts.BStudy
17、 foreign cultures.CRelax and enjoy herself.DChat with her relatives.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的 “I now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”可知，这位郭姓游客认为现在她的旅游目的是放松和享受而不是购物或为亲人挑选礼物；据此可知，她在旅游期间会放松和享受。7Where does the text probably
18、come from?AA guide book. BA newspaper.CA scientific magazine. DAn advertisement.B 解析：文章出处题。通读全文可知，文章第一段的第一句为文章主题句；结合下文内容可知，文章属于新闻报道，符合新闻报道文体的结构特征：先写明报道主题，接着分析原因。故 B 项正确。C(2018郑州一中高三入学测试)Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days，musicians are
19、performing in private homes，at haircutting shops，at airports.even on ferry boats.Musicians like house concerts.At music clubs，they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.Just a
20、 few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the OHair Salon，Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then，they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon，near the hairdryers and makeup tables.“This
21、 is our first show at a hair salon， ” Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last weeks performance.Frank said she and band members，Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time “interacting” with the audience.Concerts in peoples homes，or small businesses such as OHairs，are becoming more
22、 popular，musicians say.“There is a more relaxed atmosphere， ”said Domenic Cicala，a musician who opened up his OHair Salon to concerts.“People really get to know the artists.”At house concerts，people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers.Often，the hosts or guests will provide food
23、 and drink.“People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend， ”said Matt Hart，with Aubrey Zoli making up the Local Strangers，a folkrock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts，the musicians do not need microphones.Yet，every word of their songs can be heard.【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了现代音乐
24、会在举办场地的选择上更加多样化，私人居所、理发店、机场等都成为音乐家表演的场所，并且备受青睐。8Why do musicians like house concerts?ABecause private homes are easier to get to.BBecause people pay more attention to their music.CBecause they can do other things while performing.DBecause they dont have to bring their microphones.B 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段最后一
25、句可知，音乐家喜欢家庭音乐会是因为听众会更专注于倾听音乐。故选 B。9What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last weeks performance?AThe small performance space.BHer first show at a hair salon.CTheir interaction with the audience.DThe more relaxed atmosphere.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，上周的表演给 Sarah Frank 留下最深刻印象的是与听众的互动，故选 C。10How many mu
26、sic groups are mentioned in the text?AOne. BTwo. C Three. DFour.B 解析：细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文提到了两个乐队，一个是 the Bombadils，另一个是西雅图的民谣摇滚乐队 the Local Strangers，故选 B。11What may be the best title for the text?AMusicians Struggle to Make a LivingBPeople Really Get to Know the ArtistsCMusicians Find New Places to Perf
27、ormDConcertgoers Wont Go to Music ClubsC 解析：标题归纳题。根据文章第一段，并结合对文章的整体理解可推知，本文主要讲述了现代音乐会在举办场地的选择上更加多样化，音乐家发现了私人居所、发廊等新的场所来表演，故选 C。D(2018云南高三检测)Half of primary schools will adopt the traditional Chinese method of maths teaching in a Government drive to stop British youngsters from falling behind their_A
28、sian_count-erpartsYoungsters in the UK. lag way behind those in China, Singapore and Japan in numeracy(计算能力). In the latest PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests for 15year olds, Shanghai came top in maths while the UK. came 26th.The school will give up “childcentred” styles an
29、d instead return to repetition, drills and “chalk and talk” wholeclass learning. Primary school children will be taught “Shanghai maths” as British schools copy Chinese teaching methods to improve standards. So far 140 teachers have been trained in the approach.Currently, classes are often divided i
30、nto groups based on ability. Critics blame the British teaching styles that focused on applying maths to reallife situations in an effort to make the subject more interesting. They say this has led to confusion and stopped children learning the basics. Under the Governments new plans, children as yo
31、ung as five will have drills to practise sums and exercises, and must master each concept before moving to the next.Nick Gibb, the schools minister, said that training will be provided for 8，000 primary schoolshalf the countrys totalto switch to the Shanghai “mastery” approach.“We are seeing a renai
32、ssance(复兴) in maths teaching in this country, with good ideas from around the world helping to cheer up our classrooms， ” he said.【解题导语】 本文是一则新闻报道。英国半数小学课堂将推行中国传统的数学教学模式来提高孩子们的数学计算能力，以防止英国青少年在数学上落后于亚洲同龄人。12The underlined words “their Asian counterparts” in Paragraph 1 refer to_Athe weak pupils in As
33、iaBthe young students in AsiaCthe primary schools in AsiaDthe maths teachers in AsiaB 解析：词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“British youngsters”可知，此处指英国政府将在半数英国小学课堂推行中国传统的数学教学法，以防止英国少年落后于亚洲同龄人。由此可推断出，画线部分指的是 Asian youngsters，即亚洲的少年们。故选 B。13Which of the following is an approach of “Shanghai maths”？AChildren can choose to
34、learn what interests them.BChildren are given different work based on their ability.CChildren are taught in groups rather than as an entire class.DChildren are required to master a concept before they progress.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句中的 and must master each concept before moving to the next.可知， “上海数学 ”要
35、求孩子们在学习更深一层的知识之前一定要掌握每一个概念。故选 D。14Recently, some British maths teachers have been trained to_Aincrease the difficulty levelBconduct “childcentred” classesCguide students to repeat and drillDmeet the needs of smart studentsC 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第一句中的 The school will give up “childcentred” styles and instea
36、d return to repetition, drills and “chalk and talk” wholeclass learning.并结合第三段最后一句可推知，一些英国数学老师接受培训是为了指导学生重复、训练。故选C。15What is Nick Gibbs attitude toward the new teaching style?ASupportive. BDoubtful.CCautious. DNegative.A 解析：观点态度题。根据最后一段可推知， Nick Gibb 非常支持这种新的教学模式。故选 A。七选五(2018成都市高中毕业班检测)Do you know
37、that intelligence can be developed？Do you realize it doesnt matter how smart you are but how hard you can work to grow？1._In her book, Mindset：The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck shares years of research conducted to prove its not just talent that determines success but whether we approach a
38、situation with the right mindset. Having a growth mindset has many, many benefits.2_Having a growth mindset encourages you not to look at a deficit(不足额) as a deficit in ability but one of learning and that is one which can easily be achieved. This naturally has an impact on your sense of selfworth.E
39、njoy the process of learning. With a growth mindset, you look forward to acquiring new skills and absorbing new knowledge. You realize that everything that you learn can help you improve and become a better person.3._ Increase your confidence. According to Dweck and her fellow researchers “.in the g
40、rowth framework, having clear deficits doesnt mean you arent or wont be good at something. Its simply an occasion for learning. 4._You just need to believe in improvement over time.”Dont get confused by setbacks(挫折). When you have a growth mindset, you dont view a setback as something that sets you
41、back.5._Dweck shares, “Despite setbacksor even because of themthey find ways to keep themselves committed and interested.”ASeek challenges.BImprove your sense of selfworth.CSo you should never ignore the importance of learning.DIt can affect all areas of your life, from business to love.EYou view it
42、 as an opportunity to get better, and stronger.FMoreover, you dont need a full load of confidence to set about learning.GIf so, youre one of the fortunate few who are blessed with a growth mindset.【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文，论述了主题：成功不仅仅是靠天赋，而是靠后天的努力和成长的心态。1G 解析：根据空处后一句可知， Carol Dweck 在她的书中分享了多年的研究来证明：决定成功的不仅仅是天
43、赋，而是我们是否用正确的心态来处理事情；该句中的“the right mindset”和 G 项中的 “a growth mindset”相匹配，故 G 项正确。 2B 解析：空处为第二段的主题句，根据该段尾句 “This naturally has an impact on your sense of self-worth.”可知，该段主要介绍提高自我价值感的建议，故 B 项正确。3C 解析：根据空处前一句可知，你意识到你所学到的所有东西都能帮助你进步，让你成为一个更好的人，该句说明了学习的重要性，故 C 项与此处匹配。4F 解析：根据该段主题句“Increase your confiden
44、ce.”可知，该段主要介绍提高自信心的建议，F 项中的“confidence” 与此处匹配，故 F 项正确。5E 解析：根据语境可知，当你有成长的心态，就不会把挫折看成阻碍，而是看作让你变得更好、更强的机会，故 E 项正确。课时练 2 知识运用板块练完形填空(2018甘肃重点中学协作体高三第一次联考)From an early age, Parker always said that he would be an astronaut when he grew up. But no matter how much he studied and took tests, he was never_1
45、_ to fly in space._2_， he grew over the maximum age for taking the selection tests. In other words, he would never be able to fulfill his_3_Thinking about all the time and_4_ Parker had put into trying to be an astronaut, people felt_5_ for him. Despite what he was told about having to_6_ his ambiti
46、on, Parker continued training and studying，_7_ he was going to have the tests the next month.He_8_ as he got older, and when he was a very old man he heard that they were doing some very important_9_ experiments. For those experiments they needed a very_10_ astronaut. Parker, who walked with a_11_，
47、was the only old man in the whole world who was_12_ to fly in a rocket. Therefore, Parker found himself flying in_13_， all with the help of science. It was clear that the _14_ gained during those missions helped to cure one of the worst sicknesses for old people, and Parker was _15_ as a hero.Photos
48、 of the astronaut with a walking stick and no teeth_16_ all over the world, and became a_17_ of how you can never train or learn too much. It showed that_18_ effort always brings_19_ even though it may not be in the form we had first_20_【解题导语】 Parker 从小立志做一名宇航员，却一直未实现自己的梦想。但他从未放弃希望，一如既往地进行飞行训练。终于在年老时实现了自己的愿望。1A.noticed BselectedCinvited DpermittedB 解析：根据下文中的“he grew over the maximum age for taking the selection tests”可知，此处指他从来没有被选(selected)去太空飞行。2A.Secretly BSuddenlyCLuckily DFinallyD 解析：最后，Parker 已经超过了选拔考试的最大年龄。finally “最终，终于” 。3A