1、Period Two Learning about Language & Using Language.阅读理解ABack in freshman year，I found myself wondering whether it should really be called “volunteering” if students only do it because they have to.I ended up volunteering at Weyrich Health Center，helping elderly patients with daily tasks.The more I
2、did these tasks，the more disconnected I felt from the seniors.Though I felt bad for them，I did not want to interact with them.Then one rainy day，I met Colonel Hemsworth.He invited me to his table and asked for some company.I regarded this as another boring task.However，when I listened to his stories
3、，I learned that he was a brilliant war veteran(老兵) ，and I found his tales interesting.After my brief talk with the Colonel，I realized that I shared common characters with all the seniors.I felt like an oxygen molecule(分子) ready to form a relationshiprather than an isolated gas.I met with many learne
4、d senior citizens who shared their experiences and wisdom.No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways.I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories.Why hadnt I realized sooner that volunteer work could enlighten me?Some people argue that volunteering and working
5、 for change does not help.However，they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt.My experience at Weyrich Health Center has taught me that refusing to change ones views and accept new ones leads to shortterm goals that finally disappear.Communication with others is
6、an important part of life.Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your resume，it is a time for service and personal growth.Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive for me.By communicating with them，I have developed into a more dynamic person.语
7、篇解读 作者一开始并不真正喜欢做志愿工作，但是后来在做志愿工作时与一位老人交谈后，对老人们的态度发生了变化，开始乐于和老人们交谈，认为自己从他们那里获得了很多经验。1Whats the authors initial attitude towards volunteering?APositive. BSatisfied.CDoubtful. DUnwilling.答案 D解析 作者态度题。根据第二段最后两句可知，作者一开始做志愿工作时感觉和那些老人没什么关联，不愿意和他们互动交流。由此可判断出，作者最初并不情愿去做志愿工作。故选 D。2Why did Colonel Hemsworth inv
8、ite the author to his table?AHe liked the author very much.BHe wanted the author to accompany him.CHe wanted to work with the author.DHe planned to teach the author something.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，Colonel Hemsworth 之所以邀请作者是因为他想让作者陪陪他。故选 B。3What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Para.4?A
9、The author had desire to communicate with the seniors.BThe author wanted to do a chemical experiment with gas.CThe author imagined himself to be part of isolated gas.DThe author would like to be an oxygen molecule.答案 A解析 推理判断题。作者起初并不愿意和老人们交流，而在与 Colonel Hemsworth 交谈后作者对老人的态度发生了变化，开始想和老人们交流互动，乐于倾听他们的
10、智慧和经历。从画线句子可知，作者想融入其中，而不是被隔离，由此可推知，作者开始渴望和老人们交流。故选 A。4What does the sixth paragraph mainly tell us?AOther peoples attitude towards volunteering.BThe importance of communicating with others.CThe important meaning of humans adapting to changes.DThe lessons the author has learned from volunteering.答案 D
11、解析 段落大意题。通读第六段可知，本段主要讲述的是作者从做志愿工作中所获得的经验。故选 D。B(2018江西抚州临川一中高二期中)In most Hollywood movies，the Native American Navajos still fight on horses in the American Southwest.But during World War ，a group of Navajos made their language into weapon to protect the United States.They were the Navajo Code Talker
12、s，and theirs is one of the few unbroken codes(电码) in military history.Navajo was the perfect choice for a secret language.It is very complex.One vowel(元音) can have up to ten different pronunciations，changing the meaning of any word.In the 1940s，Navajo was an unwritten language.No one outside of the
13、reservation could speak it or understand it.The Navajo Code team had to invent new words to describe military equipment.For example，they named ships after fish: lotsowhale(battleship)，caloshark(destroyer)，beshloironfish(submarine)When a Code Talker received a message via radio，he heard a series of u
14、nrelated Navajo words.He would then translate the words into English and use the first letter of each English word to spell the message.The Navajo words tsah(needle)，wollachee(ant) ，ahkhdiglini(victor)，and tsahahdzoh(yucca) spelled NAVY.Code Talkers kept the code a secret.They memorized everything.T
15、here were no code books.As a result，no ordinary Navajo soldiers，if captured by the enemy，could understand the code.More than 3,600 Navajos served in World War ，but only 420 were Code Talkers with the US Marines.They coded and decoded battlefield messages better and faster than any machine.They could
16、 encode，transmit，and decode a threeline English message in 20 seconds.Machines of that time required 30 minutes to perform the same job.Even after the war the code remained top secret.When they were asked about their role，Code Talkers just said， “I was a radioman.” War movies and histories came out
17、without mentioning them.The code was never used again and was finally declassified in 1968.Only then did the secret come out.语 篇 解 读 本 文 主 要 介 绍 了 在 二 战 期 间 ，为 美 军 做 出 巨 大 贡 献 的 纳 瓦 霍 密 码 及 其 通 信 人 员 。5What do we know about the Navajo language?AIt has complex spoken and written forms.BIt was created
18、 during the Second World War.CIt is understood only by the Navajos.DIt consists of ten vowel letters in total.答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“No one outside of the reservation could speak it or understand it.”可知，纳瓦霍语只有纳瓦霍人才能听懂。故选 C。6What did the Navajo Code team do after receiving a message?AThey put the unr
19、elated Navajo words in order.BThey recorded the message in Navajo letters.CThey submitted it to the officer immediately.DThey turned it into English in a secret way.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第三段第三、四句“When a Code Talker received a message via radio， he heard a series of unrelated Navajo words.He would then tran
20、slate the words into English and use the first letter of each English word to spell the message.”可知，纳瓦霍编码组织获得消息后，他们会以一种秘密的方式把它翻译成英语。故选 D。7What does the underlined word “declassified” most probably mean?AReplaced. BApproved.CMade known. DForbidden.答案 C解析 词义猜测题。根据最后一段最后两句“The code was never used again
21、 and was finally declassified in 1968.Only then did the secret came out.”可知，这句话的意思是编码从来没有被再次使用，最终在 1968 年才被解密。到那时，秘密才被揭露。故选 C。8What can be inferred from the passage?AThe Navajo Code Talkers can be found to fight on horses in US movies.BThe Navajo language contributed a lot to the US army in World Wa
22、r .CWar messages were translated into English through Navajo code books.DAround 12% Navajo soldiers were taken prisoners during World War .答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“But during World War ，a group of Navajos made their language into weapon to protect the United States.”可判断出在第二次世界大战中，纳瓦霍语为美国的军队做了很大的贡献。故选 B
23、。.七选五(2018湖北宜昌八校高二期中)If you are feeling that life just cannot be any worse for you，it can be challenging to think positive thoughts.When we are stressed，depressed，upset，or otherwise in a negative state of mind because we think that “bad things” keep happening to us，it is important to change those ne
24、gative thoughts to something positive. 9 It is often very hard to think positively when so many things are negative，but I can assure you that someone，somewhere is worse off than you. 10 If you start with one small，positive thing and repeat it during the course of your day，you will begin to move into
25、 a more positive situation：positive thoughts，feelings ，opportunities.And people will start showing up in your life.With practice，you will gradually change your view and choose to be happy，regardless of the events around you.11 Say them out loud and with feeling!Begin and end each day with a “Thank y
26、ou for this wonderful，glorious day！”When you see the gas prices hiking，say “ 12 ”If you are having health problems，be grateful for what does work：“I really do appreciate my eyes that see，my ears that hear，my legs that walk，my mind that thinks，and my tongue that talks.”13 In moments when you are feel
27、ing really down，read what you wrote previously.This will help uplift your spirits.If you practice this regularly，you will find that your list will get longer and longer.AHere are a few examples for you to practice.BWrite down what youre grateful for each day.CBelow are several things that you should
28、 know.DKeep practicing each day and you will feel happier.EIf we dont，we will only attract more “bad things”FI am so glad that I am blessed to have a vehicle in which to get around.GWe can choose to think differently by beginning with the smallest of steps.答案 9.E 10.G 11.A 12.F 13.B.短文改错(2018陕西渭南尚德中
29、学高二检测)Last week，I had unusual experience.I was walking along a street when I saw a lady knocking down by a car.But， the driver just drove away.Immediately I rush across the street to help him.I put her on my back and carried her to a hospital nearby.On reaching the hospital，however，she started to sa
30、y I was to be blame for her injury and suggested I paid the hospital bills.That really surprised me! Though I tried to explain，she still said that I was the very person who was responsible with the accident.I was total confused.Is it right or wrong to help other?答案Last week，I had unusual experience.
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