1、课时作业.阅读理解(2018山东省威海市二模 )Big cats have existed on the earth for millions of years，though scientists arent sure exactly how long.But a new study indicates that a skull(颅骨)of a snow leopard(豹)relative that was recently unearthed is 4.4 million years old.That makes it the oldest big cat fossil(化石)ever f
2、ound.A team of US and Chinese scientists unearthed the skull in Tibet.This creature is not a direct ancestor to big cats，but it is closely related to the snow leopard，study leader Jack Tseng told the Associated Press.The fossil lends evidence to the belief that big cats existed in Asia and spread ou
3、t from there.Big cats are at the top of the food chain and have few predators of their own.Big cats include snow leopards，clouded leopards，tigers and lions.Based on genetic judgements， most scientists believe they first existed in Central Asia.But previously，the oldest known big cat fossil was 3.6 m
4、illion years old and found in Africa.The new fossil findings were published in the November 13 issue of the science journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B：Biological Sciences.Tseng and his team were fossil hunting in the Himalayas in 2010 when they discovered some bones， including the buried cat
5、 skull.The researchers were able to determine its age by studying the surrounding rocks and soil.The skull indicates that the animal was about the size of a clouded leopard，which can grow up to 50 pounds.In 2012，the team returned to unearth more cat bones.David Polly from Indiana University told the
6、 Associated Press that the fossil is “convincingly older than the_current_record_holder”He added that there could be even older big cat fossils in the Tibetan platea to uncover.【语篇解读】 本文讲述了最新考古发现一个大型猫科动物的颅骨化石。1What does the newly unearthed skull prove?ABig cats might have their origins in Asia.BThe
7、oldest fossil is 4.4 million years old.CThe snow leopard is the oldest big cat.DThe skull is of big cats direct ancestor.【答案】 A 推理判断题。由第二段最后一句话 “The fossil lends evidence to the belief that big cats existed in Asia and spread out from there.”可推知，该化石使我们相信大型猫科动物起源于亚洲，然后繁衍到其他地方。2What does the underline
8、d word in Paragraph 3 mean?Arelatives. Benemies.Cpartners. Dprotectors【答案】 B 猜测词义题。所在句意为“大型猫科动物位于食物链的顶端，所以几乎没有天敌”。3How do the researchers know the skulls age?ABy measuring its size and forehead.BBy examining other bones around it.CBy studying its chemical composition.DBy exploring the rocks and soil
9、 around it.【答案】 D 细节理解题。由第四段第三句话“The researchers were able to determine its age by studying the surrounding rocks and soil.”可知，通过研究化石周围的岩石和土壤来测量化石的年代。4Where was “the current record holder”in the last paragraph found?AAsia. BAfrica.CAmerica. DAustralia.【答案】 B 推理判断题。画线词意为“现在的纪录保持者”，应该指的是新化石发现之前的最古老的化石
10、；而第三段最后一句话“But previously，the oldest known big cat fossil was 3.6 million years old and found in Africa.”可知，它是在非洲发现的。.阅读七选五Many people want to grow their own garden，but the simply do not have the room.Do not worry._1_ Consider container gardening.The great thing about container gardening is that you
11、 can use a variety of different containers._2_ You could create a beautiful garden with things such as cement blocks， hanging baskets，clay pots，or window boxes.There are so many options when it comes to container gardening；it is only limited by your imagination.Of course，you will want to take the fo
12、llowing into consideration when you are ready to begin container gardening，in order for it to be successful.First，you should avoid any containers that have been used to store chemicals，as well as treated wood._3_ Second，with any container that you choose，you need to ensure that it has adequate drain
13、age(排水系统 )It may be necessary for you to create holes in the container to help this along.You should also make sure the containers are placed on a raised surface，not upon the floor，to ensure the best possible draingage.Third，ensure that the containers you choose are appropriate in size for the plant
14、s you choose._4_If you like fresh veggies，you could consider container gardening with vegetables.This requires a process that differs from that of flower gardening._5_ They can help you choose the right containers for the vegetables you are wishing to grow.AYou simply have to use your imagination.BY
15、ou need to prevent the roots from overgrowing the container.CThere is a solution.DTalk to an employee at a supply store in your area.EIts not hard.FThis could lead to the sudden death of your flowers and the failure of your container garden.GSome gardeners have different views.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。你曾经为没有足够
16、大的场地种植园艺而苦恼吗？何不试试容器园艺呢？1【答案】 C 本文提供了一种在缺乏场地、空间不足时种植园艺的解决方案，也就是容器园艺，因而答案为 C。2【答案】 A 本段提到了各种各样用来进行种植的容器，最后一句说明容器的选择只受想象力的制约，由此可知答案为 A。3【答案】 F 由前一句知，装过化学品的容器，或是经过防腐处理的木质容器，是不利于种植的，因此答案为 F。4【答案】 B 由前一句可知，容器的大小应该合适，由常识可知，大的容器浪费空间、小的容器会盛不下植物，由此可知答案为 B。5【答案】 D 本段主要讲种植蔬菜和花卉的过程是不同的，同时提供了建议，由后一句可判断设空处的句子是建议的内
17、容，因此答案为 D。.完形填空(2019青岛市高三统一质检)“Mum，youre always on the computer！” Laure complained.“No，Im not ，” I _1_.“Every day I come home from school youre working on the computer.”“Well，at least Im here _2_ you！”My daughter was right.Day after day，in my home office，I would stare into space as my _3_ typed out
18、the thoughts of a speaker or research completed for an article.It seemed that my work as a writer and speaker _4_ my fingers to the keyboard and my mind to valuable ideas.What Laure did not _5_ was that during her day away，Id also be doing a lot of housework.It was only around three in the afternoon
19、 that Id _6_ seat myself at my desk for a few _7_ moments of deep thought.Then shed come from school.I was _8_ of myself on being available to my children.After all，I am a speaker on child behavior and parenting.But Laures observation _9_ my heart.In her eyes， I must have been a mom who was _10_ but
20、 unapproachable.I wouldnt make such an image(形象)before her.My relationship with my children is more _11_ than any other work.“Laure，” I called，“come here a minute.”She wandered to my doorway.I had decided to have her _12_ me when I was too devoted to work.I wanted her to have the _13_ to let me know
21、 when she thought I was cold.After I explained my _14_ and the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and her sister，I offered Laure the following _15_.“Whenever you feel Im ignoring you or you need my _16_，I want you to _17_ me，” I said.“Just come up and give me a little hug.Thatll b
22、e our signal that you _18_ me.”Years later we still have that _19_ sign.Ive become much more sensitive to my daughters comings and goings._20_ she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason why I work at home.【语篇解读】 本文主要讲述了作者在发现自己和孩子们之间的相处出了问题之后，如何平衡工作和家庭之间的关系的故事。1A.thought Brefuse
23、dCdefended Dagreed【答案】 C 根据语境“No，Im not.”可推知，作者并不承认女儿的说法，作者在为自己的行为进行辩解，defend“辩解，辩白”，故 C 项正确。2A.for BoverCagainst Dafter【答案】 A 根据下文中的“.the fact that I chose home office to be accessible to her and her sister.”可知，作者选择在家工作是为了孩子们，故 A 项正确。3A.feet BhandsCeyes Dears【答案】 B 与“typed out”和下文中的“my fingers”呼应可知
24、，是用手把想法转换成文字打出来，故 B 项正确。4A.connected BturnedCgave Dadded【答案】 A 看起来作为作家和演说家的作者就是要把自己的手指和键盘连接起来，把自己的思想和有价值的观点连接起来。connect.to.“把和连接起来”，符合语境，故 A 项正确。5A.admit BrealizeCbelieve Drecognize【答案】 B Laure 没有意识到的是在她白天不在家的时候，作者也做了许多家务活。admit“承认”；realize“意识到”；believe“相信”；recognize“认出，认可 ”。6A.luckily BgraduallyCin
25、stantly Dfinally【答案】 D 根据上文中的“.Id also be doing a lot of housework.”可知，作者一天在家里也会忙着做许多家务，因此在下午 3 点左右的时候才终于得空来工作，故 D 项正确。luckily“幸运地”；gradually“逐渐地”；instantly“立刻，马上”；finally“最终”。7A.anxious BpreciousCbusy Drare【答案】 B 根据上文可知，作者要忙着做很多家务，因此用来工作的时间就弥足珍贵了，故 B 项正确。anxious“焦虑的” ；precious “珍贵的”；busy“忙碌的”；rare“
26、稀少的”。8A.proud BashamedCafraid Dscared【答案】 A 作者为能够和孩子们在一起感到骄傲。 proud“骄傲的，自豪的”；ashamed “惭愧的” ；afraid“害怕的”；scared“害怕的”。9A.filled BbrokeCtouched Dmended【答案】 C 根据下文作者的反思可知，Laure 的观察触动了作者的心，故 C 项正确。fill“充满”；break“(使)破”；touch“触动，感动”；mend“修理” 。10A.suitable BavailableCacceptable Dreasonable【答案】 B 在 Laure 的眼里
27、，作者肯定是一个能找得到但是难以接近的妈妈。上文“.myself on being available to my children.”也是提示，故 B 项正确。11A.important BfunnyCobvious Dwonderful【答案】 A 作者认为与孩子们的关系比任何其他的工作都重要。故 A 项正确。12A.warn BpersuadeCencourage Dremind【答案】 D 作者决定让 Laure 在作者太专注于工作时提醒作者。下文“.she always gives me a little hug to remind me of the real reason why
28、 I work at home.”也是线索，故 D 项正确。13A.patience BtimeCpower Dhonor【答案】 C 由作者想让孩子提醒自己可知，她想赋予孩子这样的权力去让自己知道自己忽略她们了，故 C 项正确。have the power to do sth.“有权力做某事”。14A.pattern BdreamCschedule Dchoice【答案】 C 根据上文“I had decided.”可推知，作者已经下定决心做一些改变，这属于计划的内容，故 C 项正确。pattern“模式，图案”；dream“梦想”；schedule“ 工作计划”； choice“选择”。1
29、5A.promise BchanceCanswer Dtruth【答案】 A 根据对下文的理解可知，作者是在给孩子做出承诺，故 A 项正确。16A.help BattentionCdecision Dadvice【答案】 B 作者说：“无论什么时候你感觉我忽略了你或者你需要我的关注时，我想让你来拥抱我一下。”与“Im ignoring you”形成呼应，孩子需要作者的关注，故 B 项正确。17A.hug BshakeCkiss Dkick【答案】 A 与“Just come up and give me a little hug.”呼应，故 A 项正确。18A.miss BhateCneed
30、Dscold【答案】 C 根据“.or you need my _16_.”的提示可知，孩子的拥抱提醒作者孩子们需要她，故 C 项正确。19A.unknown BunexpectedCunfinished Dunspoken【答案】 D 多年以后我们仍然沿用这种心照不宣的信号。 unspoken“心照不宣的”，故 D 项正确。20A.And BButCOr DYet【答案】 A 而且她总是给作者一个小小的拥抱来提醒她在家工作的真正原因。根据上下文可知，此处表示逻辑上的顺承关系，故 A 项正确。.语法填空(2019平顶山市第一次模拟)I was in the ninth year when I
31、began to suffer depression.My parents noticed but felt that since Id always been _1_ good child，this was temporary._2_(fortunate)，it was not to be so.I didnt have friends.Hardly could I share my problems.Deep worry began to destroy my _3_(confident)Finally I refused to attend classes，_4_(shut)myself
32、 in my room for hours.The examination was approaching，but I simply didnt care.My parents and teachers were surprised at my bad performance.One morning，_5_ a particularly severe lecture from my father，I stood at the school gate，_6_(depress) Then as the other students marched to their classrooms，our h
33、eadmaster called me.The next fortyfive minutes was one _7_ the most precious moments in my life.She said she _8_(notice)a big change in me and wondered why.At first she took my hands in _9_(she)and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries.Then she hugged me as I wept.Months of frustration and lo
34、neliness disappeared in her motherly hug.No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster，_10_ helped me out simply by listening and hugging.【语篇解读】 本文讲述了作者小时候患抑郁症后得到了校长的关爱而走出阴影的故事。1【答案】 a 考查冠词。 child 是可数名词，且第一次在文章中出现，故用不定冠词修饰，表示“一个”好孩子。2【答案】 Unfortunately 考查词性转换。不幸的是，情况
35、并非如此。根据逗号的提示可知，此处应用所给词的副词形式，修饰整个句子，作状语。再根据句意可知，应用 Unfortunately。3【答案】 confidence 考查词性转换。my 是形容词性物主代词，修饰名词，作定语，故用 confidence。4【答案】 shutting 考查非谓语动词。shut 和句子主语 I 构成逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词作状语。5【答案】 after 考查连词。根据语境可知，此处应用连词 after，表示“在之后”。6【答案】 depressed 考查词性转换。由句子的主语 I 和该空前的逗号可知，应用形容词 depressed 在句子中作状语。7【答案】 of 考查介词。此处表示“最珍贵的时刻之一”，故用 of。8【答案】 had noticed 考查时态。notice 的动作发生在 said 之前，表示过去的过去，故用过去完成时。9【答案】 hers 考查代词。介词后跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语，且由空格前的“my hands”可知，此处用名词性物主代词 hers，表示她的手。10【答案】 who 考查非限制性定语从句。who 引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词 the headmaster。