1、阅读提速练阅读理解AWhile money cant technically buy happiness，it can buy you a moodlifting, outlookimproving vacation.Havent made plans yet to skip town this winter? These moneysaving travel tips can help you book the destination of your choice and enjoy your time therewithout breaking the bank.FLY THE COOP
2、FASTIf youre planning to set off for an adventure right away, try the GTFO (Get The Flight Out) app.It lists the cheapest roundtrip flights departing from your local airport that day or by the next morning. At press time，airfare was down 12 percent from last August and roundtrip tickets for domestic
3、 flights averaged $ 218.SNAG A DISCOUNTER HOTEL ROOMIf Airbnb isnt your style, reserve markeddown accommodations on T, which lists almost all the rooms in more than 155，000 locations worldwide.After you book a Price Drop room，the site monitors rates until，typically， 24 to 48 hours before checkin.If
4、the price drops，Tingo refunds you the difference.LIVE IT UP LOCALLYIf youre planning a staycation(宅度假) this winter，try an affordable escape close to home.The free app HotelTonight offers lodging(旅馆) deals in more than 100 US.and Canadian cities and regions, and has a locationbased feature that gives
5、 extra savings on already discounted prices on spots closest to you.Sameday prices fall even lower after 6 pm.【解题导语】 本文给出了三种旅游的小建议，既可以让你玩得开心，又可以让你省钱。1The GTFO app is most useful to those who_Atake a regular business tripBseek a lastminute travelCcant afford a comfortable travelDplan a shortdistance
6、flightB 解析：细节理解题。根据 FLY THE COOP FAST 部分第一句可知，the GTFO app可以提供给你说走就走的旅行，也就是最后一分钟作出决定的旅行。故选 B 项。2The underlined word“markeddown”in Paragraph 3 means “_”Ahighlighted BwrittenCdiscounted DscoredC 解析：词义猜测题。根据下一句中的 a Price Drop room 可知，在 T 上可以预订打折的住宿。由此可猜测，markeddown 的意思是“打折的；减价的” ，与 discounted意思相近。故选 C
7、项。3What can we infer about the app HotelTonight?AOnly the US.natives can use it.BIts deals include the whole America.CPrices stay the same within a day.DIts services vary from place to place.D 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句可知，该应用会提供具有当地特色的服务。故选 D 项。BSince 1985, Johnny Jennings, 86, has been selling newspapers a
8、nd magazines to a recycling center with his son. By the time Jennings only child was 17, he stopped joining his father. Even though his son is all grown up now, Jennings hasnt slowed down his efforts. In fact, he has turned his recycling money into something bigger.The Ringgold, Georgia native visit
9、s local churches and businesses to collect paper, which he brings to a recycling center for money. But instead of putting those earnings in his own bank account, he sends every dollar to Georgia Baptist Childrens Homes & Family Ministries. Once a year, hell give the organization a check somewhere be
10、tween D|S 10，000 and D|S 35，000. By 2016, that tallied up to D|S 400，000.These days, Jennings recycling has turned into a community effort. After he has made his own rounds recycling paper from businesses and churches, hell find more items waiting for him at home. Community members drop off other re
11、cyclables at his house so he can sell them, along with books, food, clothes, and other items to give away.Recycling centers typically pay just onehalf to three cents per pound of paper, but Jennings visits have added up the big time. In 2016 alone, he sold more than 400，000 pounds of paper and 51，00
12、0 aluminum cans(铝罐) ，and collected more than 32，000 pennies. Over the course of 32 years he has recycled more than 9.8 million pounds of paper, saving an estimated 79，000 trees in the process.Jennings says hell continue raising money for charity as long as his health allows.【解题导语】 文章讲述了乐于助人的 Johnny
13、Jennings 常年回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的故事。4How old was Johnny Jennings when he started recycling?A17. B32.C54. D86.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “Since 1985.with his son.”和第四段中的“Over the course of 32 years he has recycled”可知，Johnny Jennings 开始回收废旧物品时应该是 54岁。5The underlined word “tallied” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Aadd
14、ed BlookedCmade DmixedA 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的 “Once a year.between D|S 10，000 and D|S 35，000.up to D|S 400，000. ”中的数据可知，tallied 的词义为：计算总数。所以 A 项正确。6What is community members attitude towards Johnny Jennings?AUnclear. BDoubtful.CTolerant. DSupportive.D 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的 “Community members drop off.to give
15、away.”可知，Johnny Jennings 所在社区的成员们支持他回收废旧物品资助慈善机构的工作。CA principal in Manhattan informed parents that there would be no more homework for the public schools students. And then came the argumentsnot from teachers, but from parents. Some said they would transfer their children to another school. Some sa
16、id they were finding online sources of homework for their children. They were not convinced of the explanation from Principal Jane Hsu about the negative effects of homework on young children, including lack of time for other activities and family time, and loss of interest in learning. Hsu suggeste
17、d children should spend their time on activities that had been found to be good for their academic, social and emotional development.As a supporter of Hsus approach, I wonder how many of the parental arguments occur not because of what children will miss out on, but because parents themselves no lon
18、ger feel confident about their ability to help their children develop without highly structured activities to guide them.Im reminded of a meeting at the school my younger daughter was about to start when she was 6. The head of the school met with parents to say that she was also considering doing aw
19、ay with homework. One mom objected because homework was her “special time” each day with her child when they could sit down together to go through the work. The head of the school appeared surprised at this. She gently suggested that the mother should read to her child, or that they should cook dinn
20、er together.Its been sad already to see that kids, between their structured soccer practices and their homework, have very little time to play. But its even sadder to see the parental nervousness about what might happen to a thirdgrader who has more time to create, think, read，interact with others,
21、or imagine. What might happen, I believe, must be more happiness, more energy and better physical fitness.【解题导语】 曼哈顿的一位校长通知家长她的学校将不再给学生布置家庭作业，此举在家长中引发了激烈的讨论。作者本人对这位校长的方法表示支持，并持乐观的态度。7From the passage, we know_Ateachers are strongly opposed to giving no homework to their studentsBthe idea of no homew
22、ork has led to a heated debateCchildren greatly benefit from the idea of no homeworkDother activities have taken the place of the homework B 解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的“And then came the argumentsnot from teachers, but from parents.”可知，不再布置家庭作业的做法在家长中引起了激烈的讨论，故选 B 项。8Why did one mom object to the idea of no hom
23、ework for kids?AHer child might lose interest in learning.BHer child might have less time to think.CShe enjoyed the time doing homework with her child.DHomework is good for children s academic development.C 解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的 “One mom objected.go through the work.”可知，与孩子一块儿做作业对这位母亲来说是件让她高兴的事，所以她反对取消家庭作
24、业这一想法，故选 C。9What is the authors attitude towards Principal Jane Hsus suggestion?AIndifferent. BPositive.CNegative. DCritical.B 解析：观点态度题。由第二段中的“As a supporter of Hsus approach”和最后一段中的“What might happen.better physical fitness.”可以看出，作者持乐观的态度，故选 B。10The passage is mainly about_Awhether the parents shou
25、ld transfer their children to public schoolBthe benefits of doing homeworkCthe necessity of changing the education systemDwhether the students should do homework after schoolD 解析：主旨大意题。结合全文可知，一位校长通知家长她的学校将取消家庭作业，家长之间就此展开了激烈的讨论，讨论的焦点是“应不应该取消学生的家庭作业” ，D 项与此相符合，故选 D。七选五Shortness of breath has many diff
26、erent causes，and the treatment of it is specific for each cause. 1._There are, however，some following first aid steps you can use to treat it，at least until the ambulance arrives or youre able to get the victim to a hospital.2_The more energy you spend, the more oxygen you use and the more short of
27、breath you feel. Think about a good workout at the gym.Exercise hard enough and you will feel short of breath.The cure? Take a break.Let the victim sit, stand or lie wheres the most comfortable. Therere lots of myths about how some body positions supposedly provide more airflow.Coaches regularly tel
28、l players to hold their arms above their heads to maximize chest expansion.Nursing staff assume the “tripod position” is the best position. 3._Use oxygen.This is a special case used only for people with chronic lung problems. If the victim has oxygen available, this is what its for. 4._ The victim m
29、ay have been told by his or her doctor that too much oxygen for too long might cause more problems.Assure the victim that sudden increases in shortness of breath are the instances in which oxygen is needed most.Treat the cause of shortness of breath. 5._Asthma patients，for example，often have multipl
30、e tools and drugs to fix sudden shortness of breath. Victims of lung infections may need to see a doctor and heart attack victims may need an ambulance.AHave the victim rest.BTake more exercise at the gym.CThe victim should use his or her oxygen as directed by a doctor.DThere re many causes of short
31、ness of breath and many of them are treatable.EThe victim can try to avoid making use of his or her oxygen whenever possible.FEvery person is different, however，so let the victim decide what position is the most comfortable.GIn many cases，the only way to treat shortness of breath is to call 911 or t
32、ake the victim to a doctor.【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了呼吸困难的发生有很多原因，同时提出了四种急救方法。1G 解析：本段主要讲呼吸困难有很多原因，治疗呼吸困难有不同的方法，因此空处应讲治疗呼吸困难的一般方法，且与下文构成转折关系，故选 G。2A 解析：根据本段中的 “The cure? Take a break.”可知，本段主要讲让患者休息这种方法，故选 A。3F 解析：根据第三段的主题句可知，此处表示每个人感觉舒服的方式都不同，所以空处应讲让病人决定最舒服的姿势，故选 F。4C 解析：根据本段的主题句可以判断此处指要使用氧气，故选 C。5D 解析
33、：根据空处上下文可以判断，此处表示呼吸困难有很多原因，但是可以治疗的，故选 D。语言运用与写作规范练完形填空Jake Olson lost his left eye when he was eight months old because of a born cancer._1_it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared and_2_the loss of his right eye.But after years of cheering for his favorite football team，Jake has_3_the imp
34、ossible dream.Hes now a part of the team，despite his total_4 _，playing the game not based on sight but on_5_Being a_6_fan of the USC Trojans，one of Jakes last_7_before he lost his eye was to watch the team play at Notre Dame.His strong liking for the sport didnt go_8_former USC coach Pete reached th
35、e boy，inviting him to meet the_ 9_Inspired by those players，Jake hoped to be_10_in his schools football team.At first he didnt think he would be of any real_11_，but when he heard peoples cheers for football players，his love for football strengthened.So Jake_12_the coach，asking to join the team.The c
36、oach told him to_13_the next season.So Jake spent his time practicing hard._14_，he became a starter on the team in the next season.Having made his high school football team，it didnt seem too_15_to do the same in college.Coach Steve agreed that Jake_16_the requirements of the team.So Jakes dream came
37、 true._17_football，Jake is also a motivational speaker.“I went into football with the thought that I had nothing to_18_， ” Jake said.“I really had no fear.Going through_19_in life does make you stronger.Lifes unfair，but its_20_me not to give up and keep fighting.”【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。Jake Olson 双目失明，但这并没
38、有阻止他对运动的热爱。他是高中和大学橄榄球队的队员，并且他还是一位励志演讲人。1A.Unless BThoughCOnly if DNow thatB 解析：根据下文的“it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared.”可知，此处指尽管(Though) 经过治疗，癌症被控制住了，但是它还是复发了，并导致 (led to)Jake Olson 失去了他的右眼。主从句之间存在让步关系，故选 Though。2A.backed off Bheld backCbroke down Dled toD 解析：参见上题解析。back off“退缩，退却”
39、；hold back“抑制，阻止” ；break down“出故障，崩溃” 。3A.forgotten BquittedCrealized DignoredC 解析：但是，在为他最喜欢的橄榄球队加油多年之后，Jake 实现了(realized)那个不可能的梦。下文中的“Jakes dream came true”亦是提示。 forget“忘记” ；quit“放弃” ；ignore“忽视” 。4A.blindness BabsenceCdeafness DinnocenceA 解析：根据上文中的“lost his left eye”“the loss of his right eye”可知，此处
40、指尽管Jake 双目失明 (blindness)，但他现在成了球队的一员。absence“缺席” ；deafness“聋” ；innocence“清白” 。5A.ability BguessCfeel DimaginationC 解析：根据上文提到的 Jake 双目失明的内容可知，此处指的应是他打球靠的不是视力而是感觉(feel)。ability“能力” ；guess “猜测” ；imagination“想象” 。6A.responsible BfaithfulCcareful DtemporaryB 解析：根据语境及上文的“years of cheering for his favorite
41、 football team”可知，此处指作为 USC Trojans 球队的忠实粉丝，Jake 在失去视力之前最后的愿望(wishes)之一是观看球队在 Notre Dame 的比赛。responsible“负责任的” ；faithful“忠实的” ；careful“细心的” ；temporary“临时的 ”。7A.chances BpromisesCcourses DwishesD 解析：参见上题解析。8A.unnoticed BunsolvedCunreported DunlimitedA 解析：根据下文的“former USC coach Pete reached the boy，in
42、viting him to.”可知，此外指 Jake 对运动的热爱并不是不被注意的。unnoticed“ 未被注意的，被忽视的” ；unsolved“未解决的” ；unreported“未报道的” ；unlimited“无限制的，无条件的” 。9A.leaders BplayersCfans DcoachesB 解析：根据语境及上文提到的 Jake 是球队的忠实粉丝以及想观看球队的比赛的内容可知，此处应是指教练 Pete 邀请 Jake 跟球员们(players) 见面。下文中的“Inspired by those players”是关键的提示信息。10A.occupied Binvolved
43、Ctrapped DabsorbedB 解析：受到那些球员们的鼓舞，Jake 希望自己能加入学校的橄榄球队。be involved in 是固定搭配，意为“参与，参加 ”。be occupied in“忙于 ”；be trapped in“被困在” ；be absorbed in“全神贯注于” 。11A.interest BhopeCuse DconcernC 解析：此处指尽管 Jake 想加入学校的橄榄球队，但是因为自身有残疾，Jake 最初觉得自己加入球队并不会有什么实际的用处(use)。12A.approached BappreciatedCrecognized DgreetedA 解析
44、：因此，Jake 找了教练，请求加入球队。 approach“靠近，接洽” ；appreciate“感谢，欣赏 ”；recognize“认出，认可” ；greet“问候” 。13A.pull through Bset outCleave off Dcome backD 解析：根据下文的“the next season.he became a starter on the team in the next season”可知，此处指教练叫 Jake 下个赛季再回来。pull through“痊愈，康复” ；set out“动身踏上”；leave off“停止” ；come back“回来，返回”
45、 。14A.Gradually BFinallyCRecently DAccidentallyB 解析：所以 Jake 花时间刻苦练习，最后，在下个赛季，他成了球队的上场球员。gradually“逐渐地” ；finally “最后，终于” ；recently“最近 ”；accidentally“偶然地，意外地” 。15A.difficult BaccessibleCattractive DnecessaryA 解析：根据上文的“Having made his high school football team”可知，因为有了高中的球队经历，成为大学球队的队员似乎也不是太难。difficult“
46、困难的” ；accessible“可接近的” ；attractive“吸引人的 ”；necessary “必要的” 。16A.refreshed BcompletedCsatisfied DacquiredC 解析：根据句中的“Coach Steve agreed”及下文中的“ So Jakes dream came true.”可知，此处指教练 Steve 觉得 Jake 达到了球队的要求，因此 Jake 加入大学球队的梦想实现了。refresh“更新” ；complete “完成 ”；satisfy“满足” ；acquire “获得” 。17A.Apart from BInstead of
47、CRegardless of DExcept forA 解析：根据下文的“Jake is also a motivational speaker”可知，除了打橄榄球之外，Jake 也是一位励志演讲人。apart from“除之外(还有)” ；instead of“而不是” ；regardless of“不管” ；except for“除之外” 。18A.share Blose Coffer DdesireB 解析：根据语境及下文的“I really had no fear.”可知，此处指 Jake 起初是带着自己没有任何可失去(lose)的东西的想法开始打橄榄球的。19A.failures B
48、challengesCcompetitions DfearsB 解析：Jake 身有残疾，所以要面对许多生活中的挑战(challenges)，而这也使他变得更加坚强。failure“失败” ； competition“竞争” ；fear “恐惧” 。20A.warned BbeggedCconvinced DtaughtD 解析：根据上文内容可知，此处指的是生活是不公平的，但它告诉 Jake 不要放弃，要坚持下去。warn“警告” ； beg“乞求” ；convince “说服” ；teach“使明白” 。语法填空Most people agree that the best way 1._ (improve) your skills in any endeavor is to practice and practice and then practice some more.This applies 2._