优化方案(浙江、江苏)高考英语二轮复习 题型重组第二十组

第二十四组(建议用时:45分钟)Ⅰ。

阅读理解More than 500 million sleeping pills are distributed in Britain every year。

They can help in a crisis, but they interfere with natural sleep and reduce dreaming。

Colleen Toomey talked to seven people who suffer from insomnia and manage without drugs, and asked them what they did when they couldn’t sleep.Some of the replies will surprise you..。

Peter Geek， writer， entertainerAge， 40; married， two children.“I watch It’s a Knockout-it puts me into a deep sleep.Watching television programmes about people trying to be me—that puts me to sleep。

”J．B.Priestley， writerAge， 83； married to Jacquetta Hawkes, author and archaeologist (考古学家）．“I’ve had a good deal of trouble in my time。

Years and years ago I would write half the night， but I have given that up all together。

Occasionally I will eat a digestive biscuit before going to bed。

第九组(建议用时：45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解The following are six strange restaurants for a truly unique dining experience.Ithaa Undersea Restaurant—Rangali Island, MaldivesLocated at the Conrad Maldives, Rangali Island Resort is a gorgeous and intimate underwater restaurant (seating capacity is 14 people) that is more than sixteen feet below sea level. Opened in 2005, the all­glass restaurant has a menu consisting of fresh seafood, beef, and other delicious dishes. Encased in a transparent roof, the restaurant offers its diners a 270­degree panoramic view(全景) of sea creatures swimming in the Maldives’ crystal clear waters. While a zinc paint(含锌漆) coating protects Ithaa’s steel structure from corrosion(腐蚀), the salt water and marine growths sticking to the paint will eventually break it down. Make a reservation while you still can.Dinner in the Sky—Montreal, CanadaGot an appetite for high altitudes? Originating in Belgium, the concept involves crane(吊车) lifting guests, who are safely strapped into “dining chairs” 160 feet up in the air, along with a table, wait staff, and everything that’s required to enjoy a meal floating above the ground. The novelty­based mobile restaurant has gained popularity worldwide and is now offered for limited run periods in cities around the globe, including Montreal, where it arrived in the summer of 2008.Redwoods Treehouse—Warkworth, New ZealandBuilt in 2008, the pod­shaped structure is located over 32 feet above the ground in a redwood tree in the town of Warkworth. Diners access the venue via an elevated(升高的) treetop walkway built of redwood milled on site. The striking venue is used exclusively for private functions and events, with a capacity of 30 guests.De Kas—Amsterdam, The NetherlandsLess strange than amazing：Imagine a restaurant where the menu selections are prepared using the freshest possible ingredients, and by freshest, we mean harvested in the field at sunrise of the same day you are dining there. Welcome to De Kas, an old greenhouse in Amsterdam that was due to be pulled down in 2001, but was saved by an ambitious Michelin star chef, Gert Jan Hageman, who changed the unique twenty ­six­foot high glass building into a restaurant and nursery. Mediterranean vegetables, herbs and eatable flowers are grown and harvested at the greenhouse and garden near the restaurant, and Hageman can be found in De Kas’ nursery daily, working the soil, planting, weeding and harvesting herbs and vegetables.The Bubble Room—Captiva Island, FloridaOpened in 1979, this restaurant decorated with classic toys from the 1930s and 1940s started as a small one­room eating place, and today has grown into a multi ­themed restaurant occupying all three stories of the house it originated in.Staff are known as “bubble scouts”，each wearing a different crazy hat.Moving trains are on all three floors and photographs of old­time movie scenes and stars decorate every available wall spac e.“It’s always Christmas at the Bubble Room” is a theme made obvious by the presence of the many Father Christmases，the Elf Room，and year ­round Christmas lights.Music from the 1920s to 1940s serves as the restaurant’s soundtrack，and the bright and cheerful pastel colors of the venue make it a wonderful experience.Favorites on the current menu are original items offered since the restaurant’s early days such as Socra cheese(a cheese served flamed tableside)，Bubble Bread，and many of the large­sized desserts.O. NOIR—Montreal, CanadaDining in the dark has been around for quite some time abroad, but the concept was only first introduced in Canada in 2006, with the opening of O. NOIR in Montreal and then a second location in Toronto in 2009.O. NOIR’s philosophy is that a diner’s enjoyment is increased when his sight is eliminated as the other senses become heightened. Flashlights，cellphones, and luminous(发光的) watches are banned from the dark restaurant. The evening starts in a lit bar where guests place their orders；then they are led by a server into an unlit dining room, where a two­hour seated dinner service begins with servers explaining where everything is placed on the table. This novel experience certainly puts a new spin on the term “blind date”．1. According to the passage，which restaurant is the most recent one?A．O. NOIR.B．De Kas.C．Redwoods Treehouse.D．Ithaa Undersea Restaurant.2．If one wants to enjoy a wonder bird’s­eye view of the city，he/she can go dining at the restaurant in ________．A．Toronto B．MontrealC．Warkworth D．Amsterdam3．What do we know from the passage?A．People have to use flashlights because it is dark in the dining room at O. NOIR.B．Two dozen people can enjoy a meal and a view of sea animals at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant.C．De Kas, once a greenhouse, prepares its menu using fresh vegetables harvested at sunset.D．The Bubble Room offers guests a nostalgic(怀旧的) and festive dining atmosphere.4．From which of the following magazines can you find this passage?Ⅱ.任务型阅读A．Organize your workB．Set a price for servicesC．Cover your businessD．Identify a needE．AdvertiseF．Push the limits of your comfort zoneTips for Teen EntrepreneursIt’s harder to find jobs in today’s tough economy.If you need to earn money over the summer or after school，why not become your own boss?Here are 5 tips on starting your own business：1．________．Think about the kinds of services that might do well in your area.If you live in a suburb and your neighbors travel long distances to work，they may need dog walking help.Pet sitting is another good line of business during the summer or over the holidays when people travel.If there are lots of senior citizens in your area，a computer help business might do well.Keep your ears open for opportunities.Ifyou have your license and you hear your mom’s friend talking about how her kids need to be picked up at the same time from different places，suggest she hire you to help.You also can offer to pick up anything from groceries to dry cleaning，or clean anything from windows to cars.2．________．Once you know what you want to do，figure out how much to charge.Search online to see what others charge for the service you plan to provide.Teens often have an advantage: Less experience means you may be able to charge less，making your business more competitive.3．________．Print flyers(传单) describing the services your business offers.List your rates and your phone number or email address.Drop off a flyer at every house in your neighborhood.Give some to parents to take to work.Ask local stores or coffee shops if you can post a flyer on their community notice board.If you do this，make a bunch of tabs along the bottom with the service you offer and a phone number，so people can tear one off instead of taking the entire flyer.4．________．Once you have clients，you’ll need to keep track of them.You don’t want to forget to walk someon e’s dog because you were feeding someone else’s fish.Buy a calendar and write down every job you do each day and the time you’ll do it.Keeping a calendar also reminds you of how many times you provided a service so you can bill your clients.A parent，teacher，or school counselor can help you get started on business planning.Who knows，your business may grow so fast that you’ll have to hire friends to help!5．________．If you drive for work，you’ll want to be sure you have insurance—especially if you’ll be driving other people’s cars or transporting their kids.You’ll also need to look into any coverage you might need for taking care of other people’s property or pets.Ask a parent，school counselor，or teacher for advice.If you’re lucky and your business brings in a lot of money，talk to your parents about whether you might need to pay taxes.With a little preparation，running your own business can bring great rewards，in both money and experience.Ⅲ.书面表达假设你叫李华，你将作为高三毕业生代表，根据以下要点在毕业晚会上用英文做一个简短的告别演讲。

第二十五组(建议用时：30分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．(2015·高考四川卷)Brian is gifted in writing music; he is very likely to be ________ Beethoven.A．a B．anC．the D．不填2．It’s reported that the students who are addicted to playing computer games are all driven by ________ at first.A．curiosity B．benefitC．surprise D．satisfaction3．—May I have the pleasure of dancing with you?—I should warn you ________ that I’m not a very good dancer.A．in public B．in advanceC．in time D．in place4．History is a part of my leisure time.Since I was ten years old，I ________ history books.A．have been reading B．have readC．was reading D．am reading5．Drivers are not the only ones ________ for the irresponsibility that accounts for many of the automobile accidents；street walkers regularly break traffic regulations.A．blaming B．to have been blamedC．to blame D．being blamed6．She gives the ________ of being very busy.A．expression B．instructionC．conclusion D．impression7．—Why did you give up the job overseas?—Because I want to stay close to my family.My family means ________ to me.A．nothing B．somethingC．anything D．everything8．As many successful businessmen believe, courage is as ________ to pioneering work as the intelligence, even more so.A．accessible B．essentialC．alternative D．commercial9．— What has made him unhappy recently?—________ alone to do the house work.A．Left B．Being leftC．Having left D．To leave10．He won’t want to eat unless he is really hungry，________ he will eat almost anything.A．in that case B．in whose caseC．in any case D．in which case11．—I’m afraid that I cannot win the race this time.—________．A．Just give it your best shotB．You cannot lose the gameC．You must win the gameD．Don’t say so12．He must be helping the old man to water the flowers，________？A．is he B．isn’t heC．must he D．mustn’t he13．My deskmate enjoys ________ the dictionary from time to time as he is reading English passages，which makes it hard for him to read fast.A．looking up B．dealing withC．consulting with D．referring to14．Sleeping pills should never be taken ________ suggested by a doctor because they will do great harm to people’s health.A．even though B．even whenC．except when D．even so15．—Would you mind helping me carry the books into the classroom?—Not at all.________，doing this will be beneficial to me.A．Besides B．HoweverC．Otherwise D．Therefore16．The products, ________ have been recently introduced, seem to be well accepted.A．several of those B．several of themC．several of whom D．several of which17．The other day Yellen was in ________ people call a moral dilemma.A．that B．howC．what D．which18．________ the snowstorm continue tomorrow, our flight would be cancelled.A．Would B．ShouldC．Could D．Might19．TV satellite dishes are often seen ________ in the remote areas when you drive along the mountainous highway.A．to distribute B．distributedC．distributing D．distribute20．By the end of next year, we ________ over 20，000 trees, which are sure to cover the whole area.A．will be planting B．will plantC．brought in D．will have brought outⅡ.完形填空(2015·贵州七校联盟第一次联考)From the time I lined up my dolls on the sofa in play school，I wanted to be a teacher.“Open your books，” I would ___1__ my teddy bear and dolls.Then I would ___2__teach them whatever new things I had just __3___ at school.For me，dream was one thing，and __4__ was quite another.My family was too poor to __5__ my tuition.Finally，with others’ help，I attended a state university.However，I __6__ needed more money to pay for my other expenses，so I found a part­time job，__7__ test tubes in the science department.By then I believed that every dirty test tube I washed meant I was one step closer to my __8__．When working as a substitute teacher( 代课老师 ) in the local area，I learned they were planning to ___9__ the biology teacher I had substituted for.I was sure the __10__ was meant for me.However，the principal said，“You’re too __11__．This last teacher had a lot of discipline problems because of his age.We want someone older — with more ___12__．”I cried all the way to work，disappointed and __13___.Suddenly，a stranger who I met by chance asked me what had happened.I told him how much I wanted to __14__ and how upset I was to be __15__ because of my age.Then I also shared some of my thoughts with him.He __16__ me，“Never lose heart.I believe you can makei t.” The next morning my phone rang.It was the principal calling to offer me the __17__ position.I was totally __18__ and asked him why.He explained，“You made quite an impression on the chairman of our Board of Directors.He ___19__ that you should have this position.” A few weeks later，I stood by the door of my classroom，welcoming my __20__ on their first day of school.When they were settled，I said with a smile，“Open your books.”1.A.persuade B．calmC．instruct D．congratulate2．A.angrily B．delightedlyC．jealously D．disappointedly3．A.found B．changedC．undertaken D．learned4.A.advice B．interestC．schooling D．time5.A.cover B．ignoreC．forget D．plan6.A.almost B．suddenlyC．hardly D．still7.A.decorating B．cleaningC．collecting D．producing8.A.house B．jobC．dream D．school9.A.punish B．replaceC．praise D．accept10.A.result B．scholarshipC．experiment D．position11.A.young B．impatientC．busy D．strange12.A.adventure B．confidenceC．experience D．independence13.A.tired B．comfortableC．nervous D．sorrowful14.A.travel B．teachC．study D．sing15.A.called on B．looked afterC．turned down D．brought upforted B．orderedC．thanked D．promised17.A.biology B．mathC．English D．Chinese18.A.selfish B．upsetC．anxious D．confused19．A.recommended B．informedC．complained D．regretted20．A.parents B．studentsC．teachers D．friends—————————————————————————————————————Ⅲ.短文改错(2015·南昌一模)I’m going to study in the senior middle school on September.I can live either at school and at home.But I can’t decide because both has advantages and disadvantages.At home，I have my own room，but I can have a good sleep.However，I have to share one room with 5－6 student at school.Maybe I can’t sleep good.It’sa problem.Although I can have better food at home，I enjoy eat with my classmates.I think it’s a great fun and I can make more friends.If I live at home，I’ll have ride to school.It’s a waste of time and not safely.It’s so hard to make a decision.Ⅰ.单项填空1．解析：选A。

第二十六组(建议用时：25分钟)阅读理解A(2020·高考浙江卷)In 2020，when my daughter Becky was ten，she and my husband，Joe，were united in their desire for a dog.As for me，I shared none of their canine lust.But why，they pleaded.“Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.”But we’ll do it.“Really？You’re going to walk the dog？Feed the dog？Bathe the dog？” Yes，yes，and yes.“I don’t believe you.” We will.We promise.They didn’t.From day two (everyone wanted to walk the cute puppy that first day)，neither thought to walk the dog.While I was slow to accept that I would be the one to keep track of her shots，to schedule her vet appointments，to feed and clean her，Misty knew this on day one.As she looked up at the three new humans in her life (small，medium，and large)，she calculated，“The_medium_one_is_the_sucker_in_the_pack.”Quickly，she and I developed something very similar to a Vulcan mind meld (心灵融合)．She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers，beam her need，and then wait，trusting I would understand—which，strangely，I almost always did.In no time，she became my fifth appendage (附肢)，snoring on my home­office couch as I worked，cradling against my feet as I read，and splaying across my stomach as I watched television.Even so，part of me continued to resent walking duty.Joe and Becky had promised.Not fair，I’d balk (不心甘情愿地做) silently as she and I walked.“Not fair，” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our returnhome.Then one day—January 1，2020，to be exact—my husband’s doctor uttered an unthinkable word：leukemia(白血病)．With that，I spent eight to ten hours a day with Joe in the hospital，doing anything and everything I could to ease his discomfort.During those six months of hospitalizations，Becky，12 at the time，adjusted to other adults being in the house when she returned from school.My work colleagues adjusted to my taking off at a moment’s notice for medical emergencies.Every part of my life changed；no part of my old routine remained.Save one：Misty still needed walking.At the beginning，when friends offered to take her through her paces，I declined because I knew they had their own households to deal with.As the months went by，I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty.The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet，peaceful time to gather my thoughts or to just be before the day’s medical drama unfolded.The evening walk was a time to shake off the day’s upsets and let the worry tracks in my head go to white noise.When serious illness visits your household，it’s not just your daily routine and your assumptions about the future that are no longer familiar.Pretty much everyone you know acts differently.Not Misty.Take her for a walk，and she had no interest in Joe’s blood counts or bone marrow test results.On the street or in the park，she had only one thing on her mind：squirrels！She was so joyous that even on the worst days，she could make me smile.On a daily basis，she reminded me that life goes on.After Joe died in 2020，Misty slept on his pillow.I’m grateful—to a point.The truth is，after years of balking，I’ve come to enjoy my walks with Misty.As I watch her chase after a squirrel，throwing her whole being into the here­and­now of an exercise that has never once ended in victory，she reminds me，too，that no matter how harsh the present or unpredictable the future，there’s almost always some measure of joy to be extracted from the moment.1．Why didn’t the writer agree to raise a dog at the beginning of the story?A．She was afraid the dog would get the family into trouble.B．It would be her business to take care of the dog.C．Her husband and daughter were united as one.D．She didn’t want to spoil her daughter.2．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to “The medium one is the sucker in the pack.”(Paragraph 3)?A．“The middle­aged person loves me most.”B．“The medium­sized woman is the hostess.”C．“The man in the middle is the one who has the final say.”D．“The woman is the kind and trustworthy one in the family.”3．It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that ________．A．Misty was quite cleverB．Misty could solve math problemsC．the writer was a slow learnerD．no one walked Misty the first day4．The story came to its turning point when ________．A．Joe died in 2020B．Joe fell ill in 2020C．the writer began to walk the dogD．the dog tried to please the writer5．Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital?A．Misty couldn’t live without her.B．Her friends didn’t offer any help.C．The walk provided her with spiritual comfort.D．She didn’t want M isty to be others’ companion.6．What is the message the writer wants to convey in the passage?A．One should learn to enjoy hard times.B．A disaster can change everything in life.C．Moments of joy suggest that there is still hope ahead.D．People will change their attitude toward you when you are in difficulty.BA letter of reply is sometimes a most treasured thing.Here is a story that tells about this common and natural human sentiment．The busiest woman in Labrador during one bitter cold Christmas not very long ago, was an Australian nurse by the name of Kate Austen. But Nurse Austen was not too busy to acknowledge with a long, friendly letter every gift of food or clothing received for distribution to the natives in that cold and poor district of the north.Among the gifts was a box of knittings for children, knitted(编织) and sent by a woman in Toronto.Nurse Austen was busy, exhausted and not feeling too well that winter.She could have written just ordinary routine notes of acknowledgement.But_that_was_not_her_way．She sat down and wrote the woman in Toronto a real letter telling all about the village, and the names of the children who were wearing the knitted gloves and caps, and what they said when they got them，and how they looked when they wore them.She wanted the woman who had knitted and sent all those lovely knittings “to see how much happiness and warmth she had created”．Not long after，she received the following answer from Canada.Dear Miss Austen：Your letter made me happy.I did not expect such a full return.I am eighty years old, and I am blind.There is little I can do except knit, and that is why I knit so many caps and sweaters and scarves.Of course I cannot write this, so my daughter­in­law is doing it for me.She also sewed the seams and made the buttonholes for the knitted things.I know something of the work you are doing.At the age of nineteen I marrieda man who was going to China to be a missionary(传教士)．For forty years, with an occasional year at home in America, we worked in China, and during that time our two sons and a daughter were born to us, of whom only one son survives.After forty years, my husband’s health began to fail.We returned to the States where he took charge of a settlement house in Brooklyn, New York.A surprising number of the problems we faced there were similar to the problems we had met in China.When my husband died, I came to Toronto to live with my son and daughter­in­law.They are very good to me, and I pride myself that I am little trouble to them, though it is hard for a blind old lady to be sure of anything.What I most want to say，my dear, is this.For sixty years I have been making up missionary packages of such clothing or food or medicine or books as I could collect.In various parts of the world and to various parts of the world I have sent them.Sometimes I have received a printed note of acknowledgement from the headquarters depot or mission board, sometimes nothing.Occasionally I have been informed that my contribution was planned for Syria or Armenia or the upper Yangtze.But never before in all that time have I had a personal letter picturing the village and telling me who is wearing the clothing and what they said.I did not suppose that ever in my lifetime I should receive a letter like that.May God bless you.Sincerely yours，Laura N. Russell7．The underlined word “sentiment” (in Paragraph 1) most probably means“ ________ ”．A．view point B．gentle feelingC．way of thinking D．expression of attitude8．The underlined sentence “But that was not her way” (in Paragraph 3) implies that ________．A．she would not just write an ordinary letter of thanksB．she was too busy to write a note of acknowledgementC．she was not busy, exhausted or feeling too well that timeD．she wrote a letter telling all about the village and the children 9．Why was Laura so happy when she received the letter from Miss Austen? Because ________．A．the letter was from an Australian nurseB．she was already eighty years old and blindC．she had never received a letter like thatD．the letter was not supposed to reach her10．ura N．Russell is now living in ________．A．China B．AustraliaC．Canada D．the States11．For decades, ura has been to ________ and sent contributions to people all over the world.A．Toronto and New York onlyB．Syria and Armenia onceC．the upper Yangtze area aloneD．many places of the world阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。

第一讲细节理解题A(2016·浙江大学附中高考全真模拟)Surprisingly，no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals，still less the content or quality of that education.Proper records are just not kept.We know that more than 850，000 children go through hospital each year，and that every child of school age has a legal right to continue to receive education while in hospital.We also know there is only one hospital teacher to every 1，000 children in hospital.Little wonder the latest survey concludes that the extent and type of hospital teaching available differ a great deal across the country.It is found that half the hospitals in England which admit children have no teacher.A further quarter have only a part­time teacher.The special children’s hospitals in maj or cities do best; general hospitals in the country and holiday areas are worst off.From this survey，one can estimate that fewer than one in five children have some contact with a hospital teacher—and that contact may be as little as two hours a day.Most children interviewed were surprised to find a teacher in hospital at all.They had not been prepared for it by parents or their own school.If there was a teacher they were much more likely to read books and do math or number work; without a teacher they would only play games.Reasons for hospital teaching range from preventing a child falling behind and maintaining the habit of school to keeping a child occupied，and the latter is often all the teachers can do.The position and influence of many teachers was summed up when parents referred to them as “the library lady” or just “the helper”．Children tend to rely on concerned school friends to keep in touch with school work.Several parents spoke of requests for work being ignored or refused by the school.Once back at school children rarely get extra teaching，and are told to catch up as best as they can.Many short­stay child­patients catch up quickly.But schools do v ery little to ease the anxiety about falling behind expressed by many of the children interviewed.【解题导语】文章讲述了因病住院学生的教育问题，老师太少，无法保证学生的学习，作者对于这一现象很不满意。

考前30天第20天1．concentrate v. 集中；全神贯注；聚集2．concept n. 观念，概念3．concern v. 涉及，关系到；使担心n. 关心；关心的事4．conclude v. 完成，结束5．conclusion n. 结论；结束6．condemn vt. 谴责；判刑，定罪7．conduct vt. 引导，带领8．conductor n. 管理人；指导者；(车上的)售票员，列车员；乐队指挥9．conference n. (正式的)会议；讨论10．confident adj. 自信的11．confidential adj. 秘密的；机密的；表示信任的；亲密的12．confirm vt. 确认；确定；证实；批准13．conflict n. 冲突，矛盾；斗争；争执vi. 冲突，抵触；争执14．conscience n. 道德心；良心15．conquer vt. 战胜，征服；攻克，攻取vi. 胜利；得胜16．consensus n. 一致；舆论；一致同意17．consequence n. 结果18．consider vt. 考虑19．considerate adj. 体贴的20．consideration n. 考虑；关心1．apart from 除……以外(还)aside from 除……以外(还)far from 远离，远非regardless of 不管，不顾2．in common 共用；共同；共有common sense 常识；情理3．contribute to... 有助于……；对……起作用；促成；造就；是……的部分原因contribute...to... 把……贡献给……make a contribution to 对……作出贡献1．I would appreciate it if you could...“如果你能……我会感激不尽”I would appreciate it if you could do me the favor of correcting my paper.如果你能帮忙批改一下我的论文我会感激不尽。

第一讲细节理解题AFounded in 1764 by French traders，St.Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the USA.There are many attractive destinations for tourists.American Kennel Club Museum of the DogDog lovers who visit St.Louis won’t want to miss this 14，000­square­foot museum.Inside are over 500 paintings，watercolors，and a variety of other dog art objects.The museum is open all the year round，Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm，and Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm.Admission is $5 for adults，$2.50 for students，and $1 for children up to 10.Anheuser­Busch BreweryThe Anheuser­Busch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers.The tour includes the historic Brew House，where visitors can enjoy how beer is made.Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant.The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale Stables.The tours are always free.Gateway ArchDesigned by Eero Saarinen and Hannskarl Bandel，it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build.It is the tallest of the country’s national monuments.The arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.About one million people per year come to the top of the arch，where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.St.Louis ZooFirst version of the St.Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St.Louis World’s Fair，but in the century it has grown into one of the foremost zoos in the world.The Zooline Railroad，a passenger train takes visitors around the zoo，which contains over 9，000 animals of over 800 species.The zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year’s Day，with summer hours of 8 am to 7 pm，and the rest of the year of 9 am to 5 pm.Admission to the zoo is free.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。

第二十八组(建议用时：30分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．—Hi Matt, thanks for coming over to help me fix my computer.—________. I know everything about computers.A．No problem B．No doubtC．No wonder D．No way2．This company was ________ of using misleading advertisements in its promotion of the weight­loss pills.A．charged B．accusedC．blamed D．approved3．With the help of advanced technology, many new subway lines ________ in the past few years.A．built B．have builtC．have been built D．had been built4．After three months of hard work，I’d like to travel in a nice small town，especially ________ with an ocean view.A．one B．thatC．the one D．this5．According to this survey，some TV programmes should take ________ for teenagers’ negative behavior.A．influence B．responsibilityC．credit D．explanation6．________ the heart is still beating and the blood hot, one should raise his head to be a real man—an upright man.A．So long as B．In thatC．Even though D．If only7．—Linda looks happy.She must have performed well at the job interview yesterday.—But in fact she ________．A．have B．didC．haven’t D．didn’t8．Love is not a matter of ________ the years, but making the years ________．A．counting; counted B．counted; countingC．counting; count D．counted; to count9．—People often don’t appreciate what they have，do they?—No，________ they lose it.A．if B．afterC．until D．when10．Pointing to the hospital on ________ roof there is a parking garage，Granny told me that was ________ I was born.A．whose；what B．which；whatC．which；where D．whose；where11．—Why do we get up so early?—If we ________ the flight we would have to stay here for another day.A．will miss B．missC．missed D．would miss12．—Could you give me a ride to the railway station？I’m going to be late.—I’ll take the nearest route.You ________ be in time for the train.A．shall B．canC．may D．need13．For most people，________ work stress involves ________ lack of satisfaction and not feeling appreciated.A．不填；不填B．the；theC．不填；the D．不填；a14．—I ________ the dishes for over a week.It’s your turn.—I ________ you would say something like that.A．have washed；have knownB．have been washing；knewC．have washed；knowD．have been washing；know15．—New York is so crowded and the pollution is so bad.—You know，________．I’m going to quit my job and move to the country.A．I’ve had enoughB．I like it hereC．it’ll be OKD．it’s not as bad as all that16．Personal success or failure is of no ________，but the future of man cannot be ignored.A．competence B．independenceC．intelligence D．consequence17．As soon as you get home from school, think about the order ________ you will do your homework assignments and how much time you will spend on each one.A．of which B．at whichC．in which D．through which18．—John，why are you so upset?—I ________ my keys all morning but they are nowhere to be found.A．am looking forB．have looked forC．had looked forD．have been looking for19．Half of the world’s population is under the age of 25 and when they are not involv ed in the decision­making process, they are not aware of ________ is taking place.A．what B．whomC．which D．whose20．I know you insisted that something ________， because you said so firmly and refused to give in.A．would be done B．could be doneC．as done D．be doneⅡ.完形填空(2015·甘肃第一次诊断)It was a freezing cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago.An old man was waiting for a __1__across the river.At last he heard some hooves(马蹄)__2__along the frozen path.Anxiously，he watched as several horsemen came around the bend.__3__，he let them pass by one after another.Finally，as the __4__rider was drawing near，the old man __5__the rider’s eye and asked whether he would __6__giving him a ride to the other side.The rider agreed __7__．Seeing the old man was unable to __8__his half­frozen body from the ground，the horseman __9__and helped the old man __10__the horse.The horseman took the old man not just across the river，but to his __11__，a tiny butcozy cottage.Before leaving，out of __12__，the horseman asked the old man why on such a bitter winter night he would wait and ask the last rider and __13__he had refused.The old man replied，“I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no __14__for my situation.But when I looked into your eyes，I was certain that your gentle spirit would give me __15__in my time of need.”Those __16__comments touched the horseman deeply，who __17__the old man.“May I never get too busy with my own affairs that I __18__ to respond to the needs of others with ki ndness and compassion.”With __19__，Thomas Jefferson，president of the United States，turned his horse around and __20__his way back to the White House.1.A.horseman B．horseC．ride D．friend2．A.attacking B．runningC．entering D．approaching3．A.However B．ThereforeC．Thus D．Moreover4．ing B．leavingC．next D．last5．A.kept B．caughtC．looked D．saw6．A.mind B．avoidC．prefer D．try7．A.seriously B．doubtfullyC．willingly D．strangely8．A.lift B．pushC．feel D．stand9．A.went off B．turned aroundC．set out D．got down10．A.onto B．overC．off D．above11．A.hometown B．apartmentC．destination D．village12．A.courage B．curiosityC．enthusiasm D．honesty13．A.what about B．if onlyC．how come D．what if14．A.chance B．doubtC．concern D．reason15．A.strength B．comfortC．generosity D．assistance16．A.heartwarming B．impressiveC．pessimistic D．optimistic17．A.persuaded B．toldC．reminded D．suggested18．A.manage B．failC．disagree D．remember19．A.it B．themC．that D．this20．A.made B．struggledC．felt D．fought—————————————————————————————————————Ⅲ.短文改错Last Saturday，Mum gave me two tickets for a film.Although she was too busy to go with me，she told me to sell the extra ticket if possibly.At the gate of the cinema，I met a handsome young man，who was offered to have them.But he had only an 100­yuan note.He asked me to wait a while for him change it in the cinema’s store.Without much thinking，I agreed.He walked so fast that I could hardly keep up for him.Soon he disappeared，I stood there without knowing how to do.Sudden I realized the handsome young fellow has cheated me.He had saved money but lost his honor.Ⅰ.单项填空1．解析：选A。

第二组(建议用时：25分钟)阅读理解AAndy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry that I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin!That’s right. Andy and Amy (that’s me) have the same curly hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn characters. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA’S proposal (提议) to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.Boys would wear white or blue button­down shirts, a school tie, blue or gray pants, and a navy blue blazer (运动夹克). Girls would wear white or blue blouses or sweaters, blue or gray pants or skirts, along with a navy blue blazer.Socks or tights could be black, gray, blue, or white. The teachers are divided: Some are in favor of the uniforms, others are opposed. The headmaster has asked the students to express their opinions by voting on the issue before making their decisions. She will have the final word on the dress principle.I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, t he better. I can’t tell you how many mornings I look into my closet and just stare, unable to decide what to wear. Of course, there are other mornings when my room looks like a storm had hit it, with bits and pieces of a dozen different possible clothes on the bed and on the floor.I also wouldn’t mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer­labeled clothes.Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can’t believe that I would be willing to give up my all­American teenage birthright by dressing lik e—well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad’s high school photo albums. What a couple of peace­loving hippies (嬉皮士) they were！“Bruce Springsteen never wore a school uniform. Bob Dylan wouldn’t have been caught dead in a sch ool uniform！If I have to wear a uniform, I won’t feel like me！” he declared.To which I replied, “So your personal heroes didn’t wear school uniforms. Big deal! They went to high school about a million years ago! I feel sorry for you, brother dear. I had no idea that you are so fragile that you would be completely destroyed by gray or blue pants, a white or blue shirt, a tie, and a blazer.”That really made him angry. Then he said, “You’re just mimicking (模仿) what you hear that new music teacher saying！”“That is so not true. I’m saying exactly what I think，” I said, raising my voice in what mom would call “a very rude manner.”“You have always been stupid, and you know it！” he shouted.“Is that so? Anyone who doesn’t agree with you is automatically stupid. And that’s the stupidest thing of all！” I said.Fortunately, the bell rang before we could do each other physical harm, and we went thankfully to our separate classes.The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster’s decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I’m pretty sure I know how Andy voted.How would you vote — for or against?1．Amy and Andy quarrel because ________．A．they share a cupboardB．Amy likes to show offC．they both have the word for dress principleD．they always take the opposite views on issues2．The story is about ________．A．a conflict of opinions between boys and girlsB．a historical event and is told in the third personC．a personal experience and is told in the first personD．a school policy decision that will affect parents and students3．Amy’s position on school uniforms is most likely based on ________．A．logical conclusions drawn from her own observation and personal experience B．an emotional reaction to what she has been told by people in authority C．her preference for designer­labeled clothesD．not liking anything her brother likes4．Which of the following is the best statement of Andy’s position?A．School clothing should reflect parents’ values.B．Teenagers should never follow the latest fashions in dress.C．How one dresses should be an expression of one’s individuality.D．Wearing school uniforms means one less decision every morning.5．Which of these statements from the story is a form of an emotional appeal?A．The teachers are divided: some are in favor of uniforms; others are opposed.B．You are so fragile that you would be completely destroyed by gray or blue pants.C．The results of the vote and the headmaster’s decision will be announced next week.D．The hot topic in school was all about the PTA’s proposal to adopt a school dress principle.6．What is the best title for the passage?A．A School Dress PrincipleB．My Stubborn Twin BrotherC．Endless Fights with My BrotherD．For or Against? — That Is the QuestionBTeachers and parents usually call attention to the pictures when they read storybooks to preschool children. But a new study suggests that calling attention to the words and letters on the page may lead to better readers.The two­year study compared children who were read to this way in class with children who were not. Those whose teachers most often discussed the print showed clearly higher skills in reading, spelling and understanding. These results were found one year and even two years later.Shayne Piasta, an assistant professor of teaching and learning at Ohio State University, was an author of the study. She says most preschool teachers would find this method manageable and would need only a small change in the way they teach. They already read storybooks in class. The only difference would be increased attention to the printed text.Ms. Piasta says if you get children to pay attention to letters and words, itmakes sense that they will do better at word recognition and spelling. But she says research suggests that very few parents and teachers do this in a systematic way.The report appears in the journal Child Development.More than three hundred children aged four and five were observed in classrooms in Ohio and Virginia. The children came from poor families and were below average in their language skills. This put them at risk of reading problems later.For thirty weeks, the children took part in a program called Project STAR, for Sit Toget her And Read. The project is based in Ohio State. It tests the short­term and long­term results of reading regularly to preschool children in their classrooms.Laura Justice in Ohio State was an investigator for the study. She heads the Preschool Language and Literacy Laboratory. She says one of the areas that interests researchers is known as the “locus of learning”．“Where is it that a child learns something? Where is that space? We think we have identified it pretty well in terms of fostering (助长) some children’s knowledge about print.” says Laura Justice. She also says this knowledge can be gained by having focused discussions when reading a book to a child. Laura Justice says, “We think we understand how information about print is transmitted from the adult to the child. And we think we have centered on this intervention that really helps adults center on the things that children need and want to learn.”There are different ways that teachers and parents can talk to children about print. They can point to a letter and discuss it, and even trace the shape with a finger. They can point out a word, “This is ‘dog’．” They can discuss the meaning of the print or how the words tell the story. And they can talk about the organization of the print —for instance, showing how words are written left to right in English.7．When reading storybooks to their children, parents usually ________．A．attract attention to the picturesB．discuss the stories with each otherC．tell some background information firstD．ask some questions about the stories8．Shayne Piasta suggests that preschool teachers should ________．A．read storybooks regularly in classB．learn to manage their class wellC．often discuss the printed words and lettersD．search for a better method of reading9．The children who joined in Project STAR were ________.A．mostly cleverer than othersB．very poor in their readingC．especially good at language skillsD．worried about reading problems10．The underlined word “locus” in Paragraph 8 can be replaced by ________．A．difficulty B．importanceC．best way D．exact place11．The last paragraph mainly tells us ________．A．why we should discuss the meaning of the printB．how we can teach children about printC．the shape of the letter is the focus of teachingD．English words are usually written from left to right阅读理解A1．解析：选D。

优化方案（浙江、江苏）2021高考英语二轮复习题型重组第二十二组第二十二组(建议用时：30分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．―I’m really amazed at the functions of smart phones.―So am I. We can surf the Internet, watch movies and listen to music，________． A．I got it B．I took it C．you name it D．you make it2．Chinese traditional medicine is being gradually ______ by the US，while it still has a long way to go.A．rejected B．accumulated C．recognized D．evaluated 3．Although they were pretending hard to be young，grey hair and wrinkles ________ their true age.A．gave away B．brought out C．took on D．put aside4．In some countries of the world，women are the caregivers of households，but rarely have a ________ in major household decisions.A．talk B．say C．speech D．word5．It ________ for three days and I am bored to tears just sitting at home. A．had rained B．rains C．rained D．has been raining6．Jack has been in low spirits these days.________ with his girlfriendlast week，he was also fired by his boss yesterday.A．Breaking up B．Having broken up C．Breaking off D．Having brokenoff 7．It was not the word you said ________ angered Mr.Zhang，but ________you said it.A．that；how B．which；what C．that；that D．which；why8．I believe your efforts finally will pay off ________ you give up your dreams due to self-doubt and fear.A．if B．when C．since D．unless9．These students think that the football game is an interesting activity，________ they can develop not only their health but also their team spirit.A．as B．which C．where D．what10．Although parents should take good care of their young children，theydon’t________ do anything for them.A．gradually B．necessarily C．effectively D．generally 11．To beacknowledged as the first to receive this honor is ________ expression inwords for me.A．from B．over C．within D．beyond12．With the party approaching, Mathilde asked almost everyone she knewwhat kind of clothes ________ for it.A．wearing B．wear1C．to wear D．wears 13．His ship was delayed because of the heavy fogyesterday；otherwise I ________ him up on time.A．will pick B．are picking C．would pick D．would have picked14．―How long did David work here?―For half a year, he didn’t leave much ________ on us. A．expression B．instruction C．conclusion D．impression 15．―Didyou tip the waiter just now? ―________．It’s a custom in America. A．By nomeans B．It all depends C．You bet D．It’s up to you16．I have learned a lot about Asian customs, ________ in the smallvillage for three years in the early 1990s.A．lived B．to live C．having lived D．to have lived17．When Don paid a brief visit to me yesterday afternoon, I ________ afilm review for hours.A．had been writing B．would be writing C．was writing D．wrote18．For ________ one-third of the wo rld’s birds migration is ________instinct caused by seasonal changes in weather and lack of food.A．不填；the B．不填；an C．the；an D．a；不填19．The Adulthood Ceremony was held in the school lecture hall ________ seats approximately 500 students.A．where B．whose C．which D．when20．I have no intention of purchasing the house.It is tooexpensive.________，I’ve grown fond of our little rented house.A．In addition B．All in all C．After all D．On the other hand Ⅱ.完形填空(2021・日照一中检测)Every Wednesday，I go to Cantata Adult Life Services，a local retirement community，with my classmates to do community service.Our visits last about an hour，playing board games and cards with the residents __1__ we’re there.You can watch all the movies and TV shows you want about “life back then”，but nothing __2__ with talking to the people who were actually there.Just hearing their stories has __3__ me in a way I never thought possible.Whether it was talking to 98-year-old “Hurricane Hilda” about her glory days ___4__ a roller skater or chatting with Lou about the times she danced with a famous actor，I was completely impressed by every single ___5__the residents wanted to share with me.Even the residents who don’t ha ve __6__ memories make theexperience fulfilling.I remember visiting Mrs.Robinson.She couldn’t __7__ much about her past，but she told me she’d __8___ forget how kind I wasjust to listen to her “rambling (漫谈)”．It made me realize that it’s the___9__ things that make life worth living.That’s something I won’t____10___ anytime.If there’s one thing I’ve realized in my three years of visiting Cantata，2感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

第二十九组(建议用时：25分钟)阅读理解AHe was in the first third grade class I taught at Saint Mary’s School in Morris, Minn.All 34 of my students were dear to me, but Mark Eklund was one in a million.Very neat in appearance, he had that happy­to­be­alive attitude that made even his occasional misconduct delightful.Mark often talked constantly. I had to remind him again and again that talking without permission was not acceptable.What impressed me so much, though, was his sincere response every time I had to cor rect him for misbehaving.“Thank you for correcting me, Sister！” I didn’t know what to make of it at first, but before long I became accustomed to hearing it many times a day.One morning my patience was growing thin when Mark talked once too often, and th en I made a new teacher’s mistake.I looked at him and said，“If you say one more word, I am going to tape(用胶带封上) your mouth shut！”It wasn’t ten seconds later when Chuck, another student, blurted out, “Mark is talking again.” I hadn’t asked any of the students to help me watch Mark, but since I had stated the punishment in front of the class, I had to act on it.I remember the scene as if it had occurred this morning. I walked to my desk, very deliberately opened my drawer and took out a roll of masking tape.Without saying a word, I proceeded to Mark’s desk, tore off two pieces of tape and made a big X with them over his mouth.I then returned to the front of the room.As I glanced at Mark to see how he was doing, he winked at me.When I walked back to Ma rk’s d esk and removed the tape, his first words were, “Thank you for correcting me, Sister.”One Friday, I asked the students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.Then I told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.It took the remainder of the class period to finish the assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed me the paper.That Saturday, I wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and I listed what everyone else had said about that individual.On Monday I gave each student his or her list.Before long, the entire class was smiling.“Really？” I heard the whispers.“I never knew that meant anyt hing to anyone！”“I didn’t know others liked me so much！”Then Mark said, “Thank you for teaching me, Sister.”No one ever mentioned those pieces of paper in class again.I never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents.Several years later, after I returned from vacation, my parents met me at the airport.Mother gave Dad a side­ways glance and simply said，“Dad？” My father cleared his throat as he usually did before saying something important.“The Eklunds called last night，” he bega n.“Reall y？”I said.“I haven’t heard from them in years.I wonder how Mark is.”Dad responded quietly.“Mark was killed in the Vietnam War，” he said.“The funeral(葬礼) is tomorrow, and his parents would like it if you could attend.”I had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. Mark looked so handsome, so mature.After the funeral, Mark’s mother and father found me.“We want to show you something，”his father said.“They found this on Mark when he was killed.We thoughtyou might recognize it.” Opening a billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times.I knew without looking that the pieces of paper were the ones on which I had listed all the good things that Mark’s classmates had said about him.“Thank you so much for doing that，” Mark’s mother said.“As you can see, Mark behaved better and better at school.It’s all because of you and your list.”Mark’s classmates started to gather around us.Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said，“I still have my list.It’s in the top drawer of my desk at home.” Chuck’s wife said, “Chuck asked me to put this in our wedding album.”“I have mine too，”Marilyn said.“It’s in my diary.” Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her w allet and showed her worn list to the group.“I carry this with me at all times，” Vicki said without batting an eyelash.“I think we all saved our lists.”That’s when I finally sat down and cried.1．The purpose of Paragraph 1 is to ________．A．introduce the topic of the storyB．inform readers of the writer’s jobC．introduce the main character of the storyD．make a comparison between the writer’s students2．Which of the following aspects of Mark impressed the writer most?A．His bravery shown in the Vietnam War.B．His constant talking without permission.C．His neat appearance and easy going manner.D．His sincere response after his bad behavior was corrected.3．Mother’s giving Dad a side­ways glance and father’s clearing his throat show that ________．A．they felt it hard to tell the writer about Mark’s deathB．they were not sure whether the writer would attend Mark’s funeralC．they were afraid that the writer woul dn’t believe the news of Mark’s death D．they felt it necessary to persuade the writer into comforting Mark’s parents 4．Which can be seen as the climax (the most important point) of the story?A．Students’ being asked to list each ot her’s strongest point on the paper.B．The writer’s making a big X with two pieces of tape over Mark’s mouth.C．The writer’s being shown the worn pieces of paper kept in Mark’s wallet.D．Students’ smiling and whispering when they received the lists on Monday.5．At the end of the story, the writer sat down and cried, realizing that ________．A．Mark behaved so well that he gained the respect of his classmatesB．the lists made as a task in class should have meant so much to her students C．Mark’s death in the Vietnam War was a heavy blow to his familyD．Mark’s classmates kept their lists as a sweet memory of their happy school life6．What is the message conveyed in the story?A．Attitude means everything.B．Praise works wonders in a way.C．Patience is necessary for a teacher.D．Friendship between classmates is unforgettable.BFive or six years ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention.A professor who conducted research in the medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when we concentrate on one task, causes us to miss just about everything else.Because we can’t see what wecan’t see, our lecturer was determined to catch us in the act.He had us watch avideo of six people tossing (投掷) basketballs back and forth, three in white shirtsand three in black, and our task was to keep track only of the tosses among the peoplein white.The tape rolled, and everyone began counting.Everyone except me.I’m dyslexic (患阅读困难症的), and the moment I saw thattape with the confusing basketball tossers, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep trackof their movements, so I let my mind wander.I became curious, though, when about30 seconds into the tape, a gorilla (大猩猩) walked in among the players.She (welater learned a female student was in the gorilla suit) stared at the camera, beather chest with her fist, and then went away while they continued passing the balls.When the tape stopped, the professor asked how many people had counted at leasta dozen basketball tosses in all.Hands went up all over.He then asked who had counted13, 14, and congratulated those who had scored the perfect 15.Then he asked, “Andwho saw the gorilla？”I raised my hand and was surprised to discover I was the only person at my tableand one of only three or four in the large room to do so.He had set us up, trappingus in our own attention blindness.Yes, there had been a trick, but he wasn’t theone who had played it on us. By concentrating so hard on counting, we had managedto miss the gorilla in the midst.Attention blindness is the fundamental organizing principle of the brain, andI believe that it presents us with a great opportunity.My take is different fromthat of many neuroscientists: where they see the shortcomings of the individual,I sense an opportunity for cooperation.Fortunately, given the interactive natureof most of our lives in the digital age, we have the tools to control our differentforms of attention and take advantage of them.It’s not easy to admit that everything we’ve learned about how to pay attentionmeans that we’ve been missing everything else.It’s not easy for us logical, intelligent, confident types to admit that the very key to our success —our abilityto discover a problem and solve it, an achievement obtained in all those years inschool and beyond — may be exactly what limits us.No one ever told us that our wayof seeing left out everything else.7．Which of the following is TRUE about the writer when the tape was played?A．Like everyone else, the writer was counting carefully.B．The writer had difficulty keeping track of the tossers’ movements.C．The writer showed great curiosity about what the players were doing.D．The writer tried hard to stop her mind from wandering.8．What’s the total number of basketball tosses by the player in white shirtsin the video?A．13. B．14.C．15. D．30.9．Most of the people failed to notice the gorilla in the video because ________．A．they focused on the basketball tossing onlyB．they were trapped by the basketball playersC．they did not know what they were supposed to doD．they did not listen to the lecture carefully10．The underlined word “take”in Paragraph 5 most probably means “________ ”．A．understanding B．impressionC．scene D．preference11．In the writer’s opinion, attention blindness ________．A．should be viewed as a shortcoming of the individualB．might be overcome if we can discover problems and solve themC．makes it possible for us to work together for a shared purposeD．helps us to become logical, intelligent and confident types of people阅读理解A1．解析：选C。

第二十三组（建议用时：25分钟)阅读理解A“OK，" I said to my daughter as she bent over her afternoon bowl of rice。

“What’s going on with you and your friend J．？” J。

is the leader of a group of third。

graders at her camp—a position Lucy herself occupied the previous summer。

Now she's_the_one_on_the_outs,_and every day at snack time， she tells me all about it， while I offer the unhelpful advice all summer long。

“She’s fond of giving orders，" Lucy complained。

“She’s turning everyone against me。

She’s mean。

She's bad at math. She’s terrible at kickball。

And she’s fat。

”“Excuse me，” I said, struggling for calm。

“What did you just say？”“She’s fat，” Lucy mumbled(含糊地说) into her bowl. “We're going upstairs ，” I said, my voice cold. “We are going to discuss this。

" And up we went。

I’d spent the nine years since her birth getting ready for this day,the day we’d have to have the conversation about this horrible word. I knew exactly what to say to the girl on the receiving end of the teasing （嘲笑)， but in all of my imaginings， it never once occurred to me that my daughter would be the one who used the F word—Fat.My daughter sat on her bed, and I sat beside her。

1.填空题在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

1.（1）We should make use ______ every chance to learn English well.答案'（1）of'解析（1）of 考查固定搭配。

句意：我们应该利用一切机会学好英语。

make use of利用，固定短语。

1.（2）His words are so persuasive that I am ______ (persuade) to change my mind.答案'（2）persuaded'解析（2）persuaded 考查被动语态。

句意：他的话很有说服力，我被说服改变主意。

根据句意和空前am可知，该句用一般现在时的被动语态，表示“我被说服”。

1.（3）Even though they have trouble ______ (finish) the task on schedule, they never give up.答案'（3）finishing'解析（3）finishing 考查动名词和固定搭配。

句意：尽管他们很难按时完成任务，但他们从不放弃。

have trouble（in）doing sth.做某事有困难。

1.（4）They are so stubborn ______ you can never persuaded them to change their minds.答案'（4）that'解析（4）that 考查状语从句。

句意：他们是如此地固执以至于你永远说服不了他们改变主意。

so...that，如此......以至于，为固定句型，引导结果状语从句。

1.（5）Ever since graduation, he ______ (write) five letters to me.答案'（5）has written'解析（5）has written 考查现在完成时和主谓一致。

第八组(建议用时：25分钟)阅读理解AOn his bench in Madison Square Soapy moved uneasily, and he realized the fact that the time had come for him to provide against the coming winter.The winter ambitions of Soapy were not of the highest. In them there were no dreams of Mediterranean voyages or blue Southern skies. Three months on the Island was what his soul desired. Three months of assured board and bed and good company, safe from north winds seemed to Soapy the most desirable thing.Just as the more fortunate New Yorkers had bought their tickets to Palm Beach each winter，Soapy had made his arrangements for his annual journey to the Island. And now the time had come.There were many institutions of charity in New York where he might receive lodging and food, but to Soapy’s proud spirit the gifts of charity were undesirable. You must pay in humiliation of spirit for everything received at the hands of mercy. So it was better to be a guest of the law.Soapy, having decided to go to the Island, at once set about accomplishing his desire.He left his bench and went up Broadway. He stopped at the door of a glittering cafe. He was shaven and his coat was decent. If he could reach a table in the restaurant, the portion of him that would show above the table would raise no doubt in the waiter’s mind. A roasted duck, with a bottle of wine, a cigar and a cup of coffee would be enough. Such a dinner would make him happy, for the journey to his winter refuge.But as Soapy entered the restaurant door, the head waiter’s eye fell upon his shabby trousers and old shoes. Strong hands pushed him in silence and haste out into the street.Some other way of entering the desirable refuge must be found.At a corner of Sixth Avenue Soapy took a stone and sent it through the glass of a glittering shop window. People came running around the corner, a policeman at the head of them. Soapy stood still, with his hands in his pockets, and smiled at the sight of the policeman.“Where is the man that has done that？” asked the policeman.“Don’t you think that I have had something to do with it？” said Soapy, friendly.The policeman paid no attention to Soapy. Men who break windows don’t remain to speak with policemen. They run away. He saw a man running and rushed after him, stick in hand.Soapy, disgusted, walked along, twice unsuccessful.On the opposite side of the street was a restaurant for people with large appetites and modest purses. Soapy entered this place without difficulty. He sat at a table and ate beefsteak and pie.And then he told the waiter he had no money.“Go and call a cop，”said Soapy. “And don’t keep a gentleman waiting.”“No cop for you，” said the waiter. “Hey！”Then Soapy found himself lying upon his left ear on the pavement. He arose with difficulty，and beat the dust from his clothes. Arrest seemed a rosy dream. The Island seemed far away.After another unsuccessful attempt to be arrested for harassing a young woman, Soapy went further toward the district of theatres.When he saw a policeman standing in front of a glittering theatre, he thoughtof “disorderly conduct”．On the sidewalk Soapy began to sing drunken songs at the top of his voice. He danced, cried, and otherwise disturbed the peace.The policeman turned his back to Soapy, and said to a citizen, “It is one of the Yale boys celebrating their football victory. Noisy, but no harm.”Sadly, Soapy stopped his useless singing and dancing. The Island seemed unattainable. He buttoned his thin coat against the north wind.In a cigar store he saw a well­dressed man who had set his silk umbrella by the door. Soapy entered the store, took the umbrella, and went out with it slowly. The man with the cigar followed hastily.“My umbrella，” he said.“Oh, is it？” said Soapy. “Well, why don’t you call a policeman? I took your umbrella! Why don’t you call a cop? There stands one on the corner.”The umbrella owner slowed his steps. Soapy did likewise. The policeman looked at them curiously.“Of course，” said the umbrella man, “well, you know how these mistakes occur...if it’s your umbrella I hope you’ll excuse me.I picked it up this morning in a restaurant—if it’s yours，I hope you’ll...”“Of course it’s mine，” said Soapy.The ex­umbrella man retreated. The policeman hurried to help a well­dressed woman across the street.Soapy threw the umbrella angrily. He was angry with the men who wore helmets and carried clubs. They seemed to regard him as a king who could do no wrong.At last Soapy stopped before an old church on a quiet corner. Through one window a soft light glowed, where, the organist played a Sunday anthem. For there came to Soapy’s ears sweet music that caught and held him at the iron fence.The moon was shining; cars and pedestrians were few; birds twittered sleepily under the roof. And the anthem that the organist played cemented Soapy to the iron fence, for he had known it well in the days when his life contained such things as mothers and roses and ambitions and friends.The influence of the music and the old church produced a sudden and wonderful change in Soapy’s soul. He thought of his degraded days, dead hopes and wrecked faculties.And also in a moment a strong impulse moved him to battle with his desperate fate. He would pull himself out of this pit; he would make a man of himself again. Those sweet notes had set up a revolution in him. Tomorrow he would be somebody in the world. He would...Soapy felt a hand on his arm. He looked quickly around into the broad face of a policeman.“What are you doing here？”“Nothing.”“Then come along，” said the policeman.“Three months on the Island，” said the Judge the next morning.1．Soapy regarded the Island as his winter ambition because ________．A．he wanted to go on Mediterranean voyages and enjoy blue Southern skies B．he wanted to spend the cold winter somewhere warm other than New York C．he wanted to be put into prison to survive the coming winterD．he wanted to buy a ticket to the Island to spend the cold winter2．Which of the following is the reason for Soapy’s not turning to charity?A．His pride gets in the way.B．What the institutions of charity offer isn’t what Soapy needs.C．He wants to be a citizen who obeys the law.D．The institutions of charity are not located on the island.3．How many times did Soapy try to accomplish his desire?A．4. B．5.C．6. D．7.4．From the passage, we can see what the two restaurants have in common is that ________．A．they are both fancy upper class restaurantsB．neither of them served SoapyC．they both drove Soapy out of the restaurant after he finished his meal D．neither of them called cops5．Hearing the Sunday anthem at the church, Soapy ________.A．was reminded of his good old days and wanted to play the anthem againB．was reminded of his unaccomplished ambition and was determined to get to the IslandC．was reminded of his disgraceful past and determined to transform himself D．was reminded of his rosy dream and wished to realize it6．By ending the story this way, the author means to ________．A．show that one always gets what he/she wants with enough effortsB．make a contrast and criticize the sick societyC．surprise readers by proving justice was done after allD．put a tragic end to Soapy’s life and show his sympathy for SoapyBTopic：“Enjoy Worldwide privileges with BOC cards” 5% cash rebate(折扣) from UnionPay credit card issued by Bank of ChinaTime：April 1, 2014 to February 28，2015Customer：Personal credit cards with card number starting with “62” and with the UnionPay logo on the cardDetails：·The promotion period is from April 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015.·Payments with business cards, corporate cards or transactions(交易) through third­party platform(PAYPAL, Alipay and the Internet banking payment and Kuai payment supported by Alipay) are not eligible(合格的) for the promotion.·The promotion is applicable to online shopping payments to appointed business partners only, and all the transactions need to be completed via UnionPay online.·Amazon (U.S.) personal credit cards with card number starting with “62” and with the UnionPay logo on the card are eligible for the promotion.·As the promotion has no pre­defined upper limit on the number of transactions, all transactions meeting the criteria above will enjoy the cash rebate.·The value of eligible transactions will be the settlement amount in RMB according to the UnionPay system.·All single transactions of RMB 500 or more with payment made by UnionPay credit card issued by Bank of China (card number starting with “62”) via UnionPay online platform will enjoy a 5% cash rebate, capped at RMB 100 per card per month.·Cardholders will receive the cash rebate within 90 calendar days after every promotion period. If the cardholder has any questions on the amount of rebate, please contact Bank of China Credit Card Customer Care Hotline(400­6695­566)within 30 calendar days since receiving the rebate；if no question is raised within 30 calendar days, the bank with deem the client agreeable to the amount of rebate. The date of cash rebate arriving in client’s account could be later than the date described above due to force majeure that is not unforeseeable.·Transaction value for the main credit card and supplementary cards will be calculated separately, and transaction value for credit cards of different card numbers will be calculated separately. Only transactions made with specified credit cards to appointed business partners will be eligible for the cash rebate promotion; in case of refund, no cash rebate will be made.At the same time, Bank of China reserve the right to recall any unqualified cash rebate already made.· Cardholders will need to ensure no late payment, card freeze or other abnormal occasions during the promotion period, otherwise the cardholder will not be eligible for the promotion.·Income tax associated with the cash rebate will be taken care of by the cardholder. Cardholders hold the responsibility to declare the income and settle the tax payment.7．Which of the following cards can get the cash rebate?8．How much rebate can I get from a 500 dollars payment?A．About 5 RMB. B．About 25 RMB.C．About 100 RMB. D．About 125 RMB.9．According to this passage, the third­party platform doesn’t include ________．A．Business cards B．PAYPALC．Alipay D．Kuai payment10．In which of the following payment can we get the cash rebate?A．$60 for a sweater on Amazon.B．$80 for a bottle of wine from a shop in Paris.C．$100 for a souvenir bought in the duty­free shop of LAX.D．$200 for a child safety seat on Amazon.11．We can learn from the passage that ________．A．the cash rebate will arrive in our account within 30 calendar days.B．we can’t get the cash rebate unless we pay the income tax associated.C．both the customers and Amazon(U.S.) will benefit from this promotion.D．any transactions of RMB 500 or more can get the cash rebate.阅读理解A1．解析：选C。

专题四 短文改错A(2015·高考全国卷Ⅰ)When I was a child，I hoped to live in the city.I think I would be happy there.Now I am living in a city ，but I miss my home in countryside.There the air is clean or the mountains are green.Unfortunately ，on the development of industrialization ，the environment has been polluted.Lots of studies have been shown that global warming has already become a very seriously problem.The airs we breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier.Much rare animals are dying out.We must found ways to protect your environment.If we fail to do so ，we ’ll live to regret it. 答案：When I was a child ，I hoped to live in the city.I think thoughtI would be happy there.Now I am living in a city ，but I miss my home in ∧the countryside.There theair is clean or and the mountains are green.Unfortunately ，on withthe development of industrialization ，the environment has been polluted.Lots of studies have beenshown that global warming has already become a very seriously serious problem.The airs airwe breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier.Much Manyrare animals are dying out.We must found find ways to protect your our/theenvironment.If we fail to do so ，we ’ll live to regret it.B(2015·甘肃兰州市高三实战考试)Recently a survey has been done find out the reading interests of senior middle school students. With this survey, two thousands senior middle school students from ten schools in Lanzhou were interviewed. They were asking which they liked reading most among the four categories of English articles: news, stories, popular science articles and articles about learning methods.The survey show that more than a half of the students like to read news most. Twenty ­six percent of the students say that English stories are his favorite. Only seven percent of the students are mostly interested in reading articles about learning methods. However, the number of students who enjoy read popular science articles doubles that of those which prefer reading articles about learning methods. 答案：Recently a survery has been done ∧to find out the reading interests of seniormiddle school students. With In this survey, two thousands thousandsenior middle schoolstudents from ten schools in Lanzhou were interviewed. They were asking askedwhich they liked reading most among the four categories of English articles: news, stories, popular science articles and articles about learning methods.The survey show showsthat more than a half of the students like to read news most. Twenty ­six percent of the students say that English stories are his theirfavorite.Only seven percent of the students are mostly mostinterested in reading articles about learning methods. However, the number of students who enjoy read readingpopular science articles doubles that of thosewhich whoprefer reading articles about learning methods.CMr.Zhang is sixty years old and had retired.He taught our biology when we were in Grade One.He taught very good.He tried his best to make his classes lively.He usually made good preparations for the lessons and was strict in us.Each time when we made mistakes in our homework ，he would ask us to correct it.I was poor in biology.He often helps me with my study patiently.With his help I made great progresses.He was very kind to his students.As experienced teacher ，he was respected or loved by all the students.答案：Mr.Zhang is sixty years old and had has retired.He taught our usbiology when we were in Grade One.He taught very good well.He tried his best to make his classes lively.He usually made good preparations for the lessons and was strict in with us.Each time when we made mistakes in our homework ，he would ask us to correct it them.I was poor in biology.He often helps helpedme with my study patiently.With his help I made great progresses progress.He was very kind to his students.As ∧an experienced teacher ，he was respected or andloved by all the students.。

第三组(建议用时：45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解Strange Wedding Traditions around the WorldFlinging raw rice and breaking a glass underfoot may seem like strange ways to celebrate a marriage, at l east if you’re not used to American customs. Strange as some U．S. wedding traditions may be, they certainly cannot take the (wedding) cake for overall wedding weirdness.Those honors go to these 5 strange wedding traditions around the globe.Blackening of the Bride and Groom (Scottish)For Scotland’s tradition of blackening of the bride, which has expanded to now include the groom, absolutely anything goes. This includes tars, feathers, pillow stuffing, dirt, rotting food, sour milk, flour—you name it and you get it, you can certainly pile it on.The blackening takes place prior to the wedding, which at least spares the tux (无尾礼服) and the wedding dress, but any time or location is fair game.Once blackened, the lucky newlywed­to­be is paraded through the streets or tied to a tree as said “friends” announce the wedding.Blackening suppose dly prepares the person for any humiliation (羞耻) that life has yet to bring, as nothing could be as humiliating as being blackened.Breaking Dishes (German)Throwing plates is typically something you do after you’ve been married a few years, unless you’re from Germany.The wonderful tradition of breaking dishes actually takes place prior to the wedding at the rehearsal dinner.Tradition says the more dishes you break, the more good luck the new bride will receive.This counts double if she’s lucky enough to get a brand new set of china as a wedding gift.After this part, the bride and groom join forces to sweep up the mess, a gesture that ensures nothing will ever get broken in their home again.Keep Your Feet on the Floor (Irish)Irish legend has it that the bride must keep her feet on the floor while she’s dancing with the groom to ensure little fairies attracted by her beauty won’t kidnap her.The quick and clever fairies are always eager to get their hands on beautiful things, and legend says the bride has long been a prime target. Irish legends throughout the ages full of tales of fairies stealing brides, although it’s not clear where the brides end up and if the destination is better than where she planned to spend her honeymoon.Passing a Rolling Pin(擀面杖)(Polish)How many Polish people does it take to pass a rolling pin? It depends on how many people are at the Polish wedding! The tradition is pretty much what it sounds like，as people stand in a circle and pass a rolling pin from one person to the next，but there’s a rule—no hands are allowed，and each person must grad and then pass the pin along using only their legs.While it is not immediately evident what the tradition means or why people do it，it is evident it would be great video to capture for future generations to enjoy.No Bathroom Breaks for Three Days(Tidong tribe，Northern Borneo)Can your bladder (膀胱)really explode? Folks who follow a marriage tradition in Northern Borneo put this question to the test.Newlyweds in the Tidong tribe must stay in their home for three days—without a single bathroom break.That means no No.1, no No.2 during this three­day period. The background of this tradition is extremely unclear... as is the feeling people probably get after not relievingthemselves for half a week.1．Why is it before the wedding that Scottish people blacken newlyweds?A．They are occupied during the wedding.B．They don’t want to look ugly in the wedding.C．They don’t want to blacken their wedding dresses.D．They need to spare time to clean their blackened faces.2．Which of the following wedding traditions has an origin from local tales?A．Blackening of the Bride and Groom.B．Keep Your Feet on the Floor.C．Passing a Rolling Pin.D．No Bathroom Breaks for Three Days.3．Which of the following wedding traditions is supposed to occur at the wedding ceremony?A．Blackening of the Bride and Groom.B．Breaking Dishes.C．Passing a Rolling Pin.D．No Bathroom Breaks for Three Days.4．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．The blackened Scottish couple are not allowed to be exposed to others except friends.B．The Germans even break a set of delicate china which is a wedding gift.C．Fairies in Irish legend will kill the bride if her feet are not kept on the floor.D．Newlyweds in Tidong tribe follow “No Bathroom Breaks for Three Days”to test their bladder.Ⅱ.任务型阅读(2015·浙江杭州第一次高考质检)A．Delaying your responsibilities.B．Neglecting sleep.C．Communicating with the person next to you.D．Performing your duty.E．Making thoughtless decisions.F．Reflecting over every detail.What We Should Avoid When We’re StressedIt’s safe to say we’re a little less than logical when and that puts us at risk to make some mistakes. The next your worries spiking, pay attention to these five behaviors.1．________It may seem helpful to let it out—and for the most part it can be cathartic(精神集中发泄的)—but mind the long­existing problem. Studies show that stress is an infectious emotion, and soon your stress has beco me someone else’s, too. A hateful anxiety cycle isn’t good for anyone. Instead, try hanging out with your best friend while doing a few activities you enjoy. One 2011 study showed that quality time with your best friend forever can help ease your worries.2．________Ever heard the phrase “Don’t go to bed when you’re angry”？ Well, here’s another one to file in your rulebook: Don’t make a big decision when you’re stressed. Researchers from Harvard monitored a group of students and found that students who reported high levels of stress were worse at making good long­term choices because their minds were absorbed. In other words, that important decision about a job or that choice to make a down payment on a house should probably wait until you’re a little more relaxed.3．________We’ve all been there. We get overcome and de cide the best way todeal with our to­do list is to just ignore it. That delay habit we create when we’re stressed may feel good at the time—but it’s certainly not helping later on. Instead of putting off something entirely, try breaking up your tasks into pieces. Research suggests we work best in 90­minute intervals (间隔). Dedicate yourself to your work during those intervals—then give yourself a rest by taking a look at those puppy videos.4．________It can feel natural to think about every single hiccup (打嗝)when something goes wrong, but that nonstop overthinking could be harming our health. According to a 2013 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, those who reflect over negative thoughts and emotions are more at risk of depression and anxiety. The study also suggests that our psychological response to the negative occurrence seems to have more of an impact than the actual event itself. If you find yourself worrying about every detail, try a few mindfulness to get you back to the present moment. Let those thoughts float away.5．________Stress can ruin your sleep routine, and the worst thing you can do is to just give into the stress. Watching a TV show until the early hours may seem like the only way to get your mind off things, but research shows your burning screen could be messing with your sleep even more. If you’re stressed and struggling to sleep, try smelling some lavender(薰衣草) or even a warm bath. Sweet dreams.Ⅲ.书面表达(2015·浙江高三五校联考)假设国外某培训中心将于7月1日至7日举办丰富多彩的夏令营活动，主要有感受饮食文化、参观世界名校、体验国外课堂、学习家庭园艺、游览名胜古迹等。

第二十一组(建议用时：45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解More and more people take part in marathons these days—over 30，000 people will run the London Marathon this weekend, for instance.But it’s not just the 26 miles and 385 yards that could be a daunting prospect.“I have to admit to being completely frustrated by the blocking and for 18—19 miles was just keeping away from people and being held up，”one participant grumbled after the 2012 London Marathon.“I had to overtake a lot of people and ended up with bruised(淤肿的) forearms from all the elbows，”said another.How do such crowding problems arise, and could they be reduced? Some researchers believe that we can find the answers through a more familiar system in which jams appear—road traffic flow.Martin Treiber, of the Technical University of Dresden in Germany, has previously developed models for traffic flow.One of the first attempts to model traffic flow was made in the 1950s by James Lighthill and his collaborator Gerard Whitham of Manchester University.They considered the traffic as a kind of liquid flowing down a pipe, and looked at how the flow changes as the fluid gets denser(浓稠)．At first the flow rate increases as the density increases, since you simply get more stuff through in the same period of time.But if the density becomes too high，there’s a risk of jams, and the flow rate drops sharply.Treiber’s model of a marathon uses this same principle that the flow rate first increases and then decreases as the density of runners increases, thanks to an sudden switch from free to crowded flow. He assumes that there is a range of different preferred speeds for different runners, which each maintains throughout the race.With just these factors, Treiber can calculate the flow rate of runners, knowing the “carrying capacity”(承载能力) at each point on the route.This allows Treiber to figure out how blocking might depend on the race conditions—for example, for different starting procedures.Some marathons start by letting all the runners set off at once (which means those at the back have to wait until those in front have moved forward)．Others assign runners to various groups according to ability, and let them start in a series of waves.Treiber has applied the model to the annual Rennsteig half­marathon in central Germany，which attracts around 6，000 participants.The traditional route had to be changed in 2013，because the police were no longer willing to close a road to ensure that runners could cross safely.It could pass either over a 60m wooden bridge or through a tunnel.Treiber used his model to predict the likely blocking caused in the various options.The model predicted that a mass start would risk an overload of runners if the bridge were to be used.Only by moving the starting point further back from the bridge could the danger be avoided—and even then, if some of the numbers assumed in the model were only slightly inaccurate, there was still a risk of jams at the bridge.On the other hand, no dangerous blocking seemed likely for the tunnel route.The run organizers consulted Treiber’s team, and eventually chose this option.1．What is the worst thing while running a marathon?A．The long distance.B．Too many participants.C．The dangerous blocking.D．Serious injuries in forearms.2．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．James Lighthill is the first expert trying to model traffic flow.B．The denser the flow is, the faster the flow rate becomes.C．The flow rate increases in the beginning because fewer people passed together.D．The flow rate increases first and then decreases later when the flow is too denser.3．What is NOT true about the Rennsteig?A．It has much less participants than the London Marathon in 2014.B．It has a shorter distance than the London Marathon.C．The route was changed because the traditional one is not safe any longer.D．The participants running this marathon will pass a tunnel because this choice is safer.4．What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Make a comparison between marathon and road traffic.B．Running a marathon is somewhat dangerous if it is not well organized.C．Introduce a new technology to solve the blocking problem in marathon.D．Some advice for people who are to run a marathon.Ⅱ.任务型阅读A．Get started!B．Forget your failures.C．Find and use your positive voice.D．Think about how far you have come.E．Spend time with people who inspire you.F．Accept failure as a positive learning experience.Realizing your dreams is not a matter of possibility; it’s a matter of motivating yourself to focus on the right things.You know you should be doing something, but sometimes you just don’t feel like doing anything.This discouraging situation can last a long time if you don’t head it off and take action.Here are some daily motivation tricks that might work for you.1．________This is by far the most important tip in this article, because in the end, all of the other tips in the world won’t make as much of a difference as this simple and timeless instruction：Sit down and get a move on! Do you feel the push-back of laziness? Reading more about motivation won’t help. Reviewing your to-do lists won’t help. Only doing actually helps get everything going. So stop thinking about how hard the task is going to be or how long it’s going to take you.Not starting is failing.Tell yourself, “As soon as I get going, I’ll feel more motivated.”And you’ll realize it’s not nearly as hard as you thought it would be.2．________Be aware of your self­talk and stay confident.You have the choice to replace negative self-talk with a more encouraging and friendly voice.A voice that will consider your aim as not just a possibility, but a probability; A voice that does not look at the possibility of success before taking action, but rather uses self­belief as its driving force; A voice that all things are possible to those who commit to their dream.Tell yourself over and over again that you can do it. See what effect it has. Persist with this kind of possibility and eventually you’ll feel better about whatever it is you want to get done, and you’ll even start to fool yourself into believing it’s true.3．________There is no better way to recharge yourself for improvement than spending time with someone who motivates you.They are smart and can always encourage you to be better.Study their qualities.Study their habits.Surround yourself with them, talk to them, learn from them; they are already living and producing results at a level you admire and expect pare stories, successes and failures.Let their inner light guide you.4．________You have made so much progress, you just don’t realize it.Open your eyes and give yourself credit for all that you have done.Think about it.Write down your past successes.Consider using a journal to keep track of them.You’ll probably be pleasantly surprised when you review your results.It’s a great motivator to see how much you have improved and how far you have come.Be happy with your progress and move on.5．________Do not judge unsuccessful attempts and mistakes as an indication of your future potential, but as part of the growth process.Something does not have to end well for it to have been one of the most valuable experiences of a lifetime.When times get tough, take a deep breath, and know that most great things come when you least expect it.Being defeated is a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent.And most people that gave up didn’t realize how close they were to success.Push through!Ⅲ.书面表达假定你是李华，将于2016年7月从新华外语学校毕业。

第六组(建议用时：45分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解Increase your chances of escaping dangerous quicksand, being buried alive, deadly bear attacks, and more.How to escape quicksandQuicksand, formed when sand becomes so soaked with water that it can no longer support weight, can be dangerous. Some movies have led you to believe how deadly it is to meet with quicksand, but an encounter with quicksand doesn’t mean certain doom. Your body is less dense than the quicksand so it’s nearly impossible to completely sink (or be sucked under) if you stay calm. To escape, slowly pull each leg to the surface. Once you’re horizontal, either on your stomach or on your back, you’ll float better and be able to wriggle(蜿蜒行进) your way to solid ground.What to do if you’re buried aliveModern embalming (防腐) procedure and the amount of pressure created by tons of dirt on top of the casket(棺材) make the possibility of waking up six feet under nearly impossible. Still, it happens, so it’s good to be prepared.Step 1. Hope that you’ve been buried in a cheap pine or wicker box.The chances of breaking out of a more strengthened casket are slim. Step 2.Stay calm. You have about three h ours’ worth of oxygen, at most. Yelling or panicking will use up some of that precious O2, as will lighting a match or lighter, if you happen to have one. Step 3. Take off your shirt and use it to protect your face from dirt that will fall into the casket. Step 4. Kick the lid of the casket until it breaks. As the dirt rushes in, pack it into the space around your legs and feet. Step 5. Sit up and continue to push the loose dirt into the casket.Step 6.Stand up and dig your way out of the hole.How to find water in the desertIn hot，arid desert conditions you’ll survive only a few days without water.Luckily，it’s not impossible to find a little water—if you know where to look.Green vegetation such as cottonwood，willow, ash, and sycamore trees and damp sand can signal the presence of a nearby spring or water underground；you want to dig about a foot down and see if your hole fills up with water.Indentations in large rocks and north­facing basins might hold un­evaporated rainwater，too.Finally, pay attention to birds, bees, mosquitoes, flies and other creatures that need water. You may be able to follow them to their sources.How to survive a bear attackBear attacks get a lot of press, but between 2010 and 2012, only eight people were killed by bears—that’s an annual average of about three bear attack deaths, five times fewer than people are killed by dogs each year. But all bears aren’t as agreeable as Smokey the Bear(防火护林熊)．Wild bears can become aggressive when startled or when they’re looking for food. When camping, elevate your food at least 12 feet off the ground and 200 feet from your tent.When hiking in bears’ country, make noise—clap, sing, talk loudly—when rounding a blind corner. If a bear charges, bear pepper spray is your best defense. If you run out of spray, play dead by lying on your stomach with your hands covering your head and neck.What to do if you’re driving during a tornadoThough there are some miraculous stories of people surviving tornadoes, the best survival technique is to stay far away from a twister. If you’re inside，avoid windows and go to an interior room on the lowest floor. If you haveany helmets around, wear one. The CDC calls a car or bus the “least desirable placeto be in a tornado”；some twisters’ winds can reach more than 300 mph and haveno trouble tossing cars like toys.But don’t get out of the car and don’t park underan overpass, advises the National Weather Service. If you see a tornado wh ile you’re driving, seek shelter at a truck stop, convenience store, restaurant or other business.1．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．It is believed that people who meet with quicksand are doomed to death.B．It is advisable to light a match for those buried alive if they have one.C．The best way to protect yourself from the attacks of bears is to play dead.D．According to CDC, cars are the preferable places to be during a tornado.2．One can possibly find water in the desert by the following ways EXCEPT ________．A．tracing animals that need waterB．digging holes where vegetation growsC．using underground waterD．searching for cracks holding water3．When camping or hiking i n bears’ country, one’d better ________．A．place food in the tentB．keep silent when rounding a cornerC．lie on their back when being attackedD．have their heads and necks protected when playing dead4．Which person is most likely to survive in the following situations?A．A soldier who was stuck in quicksand and kept struggling and shouting.B．A person who was buried alive in a strengthened casket six feet under.C．A traveller who brought bear pepper spray when attacked by a bear.D．A bus driver who went through a head­on strike during a tornado.Ⅱ.任务型阅读(2015·浙江省一级重点校高三5月联考)A．Students who discipline themselves do well in school.B．Access to quality education greatly contributes to school success.C．Self­motivation is an important element leading to school success.D．After­school activities play a very important role in student success.E．Excellent teachers are the fundamental factor in students’ school success.F．Parental in volvement is extremely important to a student’s academic success.Factors That Lead to School SuccessA person’s experience with education early in life has a great influence on school success later on. Many factors contribute to school success. Here are several key factors.1．________Exceptional teachers provide students with encouragement, motivation and belief in themselves. Teachers who believe their students are capableof the schoolwork help create a self­fulfilling inspiration and prediction. Students will begin to hold the same belief in themselves and act on it. It is therefore vital that teachers and parents send the right message to students. Students needto know that their teachers believe in them and that they are capable of academic success. Exceptional teachers create a classroom culture of high expectations. Theydo not hold preconceived (预想的) ideas about particular students but believe thatall of their students are capable of reaching academic success.2．________Children spend most of their time at home and the environment students come from determines their start of academic success. If a student’s homeis rich in books, that early exposure to literacy will usually mean a student startsread ing early. Parents who are actively involved in their children’s education ensure that their children are doing their homework. They also encourage their children to perform well in school and speak to them about the importance of receiving an education. When parents show an interest in their children’s education，this in turn sparks an interest in their children to learn.3．________It is widely accepted that we are all born with the capability to learn and that learning can be an enjoyable process. Students who are self­motivated have disciplined themselves to concentrate on a task to the result of learning and mastering the needed skills. Students beco me self­motivated for many reasons. For some being self­motivated to achieve academic success will help them rise out of poverty for others it will allow them to get into a specific college or receive an academic scholarship. Students who have high self­es teem have a strong sense of self­motivation as they believe they are capable of academic success.4．________Sports and other activities help students find hobbies that they’re passionate about. This provides students with motivation and direction. Encourage students to take part in a hobby so that they can build competence (能力) in a certain skill. A hobby also allows students to build a sense of identity and leaves room for students to receive praise for their achievements. According to the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, there is a strong connection between participation in after­school programs and student success because they help students build self­esteem and socialization skills.5．________Students who struggle with mathematics and seek tutoring ( 辅导 ) weeks before a math exam are developing the self­discipline it takes to pass the exam. Likewise, those who stay after school for extra help in an English class are showing the discipline they need to succeed in the subject.Ⅲ.书面表达(2015·浙江三市第二次联考)春天来了，万物复苏，阳光明媚。

第一组(建议用时：30分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．We all know that it’s easy to follow fashion but rather difficult to establish our own ________．A．fancy B．favorC．principle D．style2．—Mike，it’s a pity you didn’t come to last night’s concert. It was really great!—Really？If I ________ so busy，I would have gone with you.A．hadn’t been B．weren’tC．shouldn’t be D．wouldn’t be3．When he was abroad on business，he ________ some spoken English.A．picked out B．picked upC．brought up D．brought out4．—These children are always arguing.—________ After a while，they will be OK.A．Just leave them alone.B．Don’t mention it.C．Are you sure?D．How old are these children?5．Several Chinese warships sailed to the area ________ the Malaysian Airlines flight disappeared to perform rescue mission. A．where B．whichC．what D．when6．Most people would agree that nuclear science should be developed to benefit the human beings ________ harm them. A．more than B．rather thanC．other than D．better than7．Not until the poisonous fog was over ________ to school.A．couldn’t return the studentsB．the students couldn’t returnC．could the students returnD．the students could return8．I can speak Italian quite well but I need to ________ a better level of accuracy to get a good job in Italy.A．obtain B．attainC．enlarge D．submit9．Listen，someone ________ closer to our room. If it’s the boss，that will be rather bad so let’s get down to our work right now!A．steps B．is steppingC．will step D．has stepped10．Leave a key with your friend ________ you lock yourself out one day.A．so that B．as thoughC．soon after D．in case11．Getting up early and taking exercise is a good habit，________ you can learn at an early age.A．what B．thatC．it D．one12．—When will the Swiss delegation arrive?—Their plane takes off at 3 p．m. and it ________ reach at 7 p．m..A．should B．couldC．must D．can13．________ made the school proud was ________ more than 90% of the students had been admitted to key universities.A．What；because B．What；thatC．That；what D．That；because14．The use of several senses gives the brain more connections and associations, making it easier ________ information later, which assists memory and learning.A．find B．findingC．found D．to find15．—Alice，I really appreciate your handwriting.—________．A．Forget itB．Thank you very muchC．No，I don’t think soD．Well，it’s not good enough16．Of all the things I have done in my professional career, nothing has been more ________ than writing that book.A．approved B．rewardingC．developed D．convincing17．France is a main destination for U．S. travelers，________ second only to the United Kingdom, according to ________ Commerce Department report.A．不填； a B．不填； theC．a; a D．the; the18．I wanted to ________ them the trou ble of buying me a present. So I didn’t tell them about my birthday party.A．dismiss B．spareC．remove D．submit19．Alan won’t listen to his parents；________ he will realize what a mistake he has made.A．sooner or later B．in no timeC．as a result D．in fact20．He hadn’t been asked to the party and was feeling very ________．A．turned down B．broken downC．stressed out D．left outⅡ.完形填空(2015·东北三校二模)My heart beat with that feeling, like blood to my body as my fingers flew across the piano keys. As the piece neared the end，I __1__ up to take my final bow. For a second, the room was __2__. Yet, even in that one second, I had enough time to __3__ whether I had done perfectly.Then，__4__， the applause(掌声) came.“Thank you...so much，” I said，__5__ to the person standing on my other side. Olga, my piano teacher for six years, smiled back at me.“You’ve been an __6__ student all these years，”she said，“I hope that whatever you do, you never stop __7__．”I leaned forward，__8__ I would keep playing because I loved piano, and hugged her.As it __9__， the promises weren’t as meaningful as I’d hoped. Right after the __10__， I kept up my strict practicing schedule every day.__11__， it began slipping away from me. The reason I had stopped taking __12__ was because of my busy schedule with homework. Not long after, I stopped practicing altogether. It was __13__ not to have to stress about piano anymore.But something was __14__ inside of me. I was empty inside.One day I met Michelle, who had also taken piano lessons from Olga.“Are you __15__ taking lessons from Olga？” she asked.“Actually I just quit a while ago，” I replied.“That’s a __16__，” she responded, “I remember your performance a year ago; it was __17__．”Two days after talking to Michelle, I was at a __18__ what to do. I moved slowly into the living room unconsciously, but in fact I knew __19__ what I was doing.As the music __20__， a familiar feeling rose inside me.1.A.showed B．satC．stood D．looked2．A.light B．quietC．colorful D．nervous3．A.expect B．remindC．know D．doubt4．A.immediately B．successfully C．hopefully D．suddenly 5．A.turning B．waving C．running D．pointing6．A.easy­going B．imaginative C．amazing D．honest7．A.practicing B．learning C．competing D．gaining8．A.telling B．promising C．admitting D．speaking 9．A.carried on B．brought up C．turned out D．taken in 10．A.performance B．final C．presentation D．play11．A.Soon B．Besides C．Thus D．Instead 12．A.lectures B．parts C．lessons D．pieces13．A.disappointing B．pleasing C．inspiring D．puzzling 14．A.beating B．rising C．changing D．shinning 15．A.still B．even C．much D．yet16．A.shame B．reliefC．pleasure D．deal17．A.challenging B．breathtakingC．demanding D．embarrassing18．A.time B．heartC．dream D．loss19．A.normally B．exactlyC．unclearly D．badly20．A.ended B．hitC．covered D．spread——————————————————————————————————————Ⅲ.短文改错(2015·大连高三双基测试)One day，I was walking home after school when an old man fell heavy onto the snow­covering road.Many people passed by，and no one took action.Some of them said it was none of their business；others worried that if they helped him，they might got into a difficult situation.Seeing what had happened，I called 120 immediately.While waiting the ambulance，I took down my coat to keep the old man warm.In no time did the ambulance came.Having helped the doctors carry him into an ambulance，I felt relieved.In my opinion，this is our duty to help those who are in troubles.Ⅰ.单项填空1．解析：选D。