实战演练（一）

A

Su Hua is studying at Cambridge，UK.She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security(安全)．Her friend，Kate，found this article and sent it to her.

1．Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

A．Locks. B．Marking.

C．Registration. D．Basic Security.

答案　D

解析　细节理解题。根据Basic Security中的“Always lock your bicycle when you leave.Secure it to lampposts or trees.Take off smaller parts and take them with you，for example lights and saddles(车座)．”可知Basic Security介绍了锁车的细节，故选D。

2．The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means “________”．

A．help you recognize your bike

B．help the police find your bicycle

C．stop someone stealing your bicycle

D．stop you worrying about your bike

答案　C

解析　词义猜测题。此处指自行车安全标志可以对小偷形成震慑。deterrent震慑，威慑；C项意为“阻止小偷偷自行车”，与之同义，故选C。

3．The main purpose of this article is ________.

A．to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen

B．to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe

C．to give you advice on where to buy a good lock

D．to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place

答案　B

解析　写作意图题。作者通过写这篇文章是告诉我们防止自行车被偷的一些方法，故选B。

B

I was desperately nervous about becoming carfree.But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed.No problem，I thought：we’ll buy another.But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that，with the loan(贷款) we’d need plus petrol，insurance，parking permits and tax，we would make a payment as much as ￡600 a month.

And that’s when I had my fancy idea.Why not just give up having a car at all？I live in London.We have a railway station behind our house，a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away，and a bus stop at the end of the street.A new car club had just opened in our area，and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby.If any family in Britain could live without a car，I reasoned，then surely we were that family.

But my new carfree idea，sadly，wasn’t shared by my family.My teenage daughters were horrified.What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”？(I wasn’t that bothered what they thought，and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)

My friends，too，were astonished at our plan.What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital？(an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events？(buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas，before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.

Eight months on，I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again.The idea that you “have to” own a car，especially if you live in a city，is all in the mind.I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport，and yet car ownership has never been higher.We worry about rising car costs，but we’d be better off asking something much more basic：do I really need a car？Certainly the answer is no，and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.

4．The author decided to live a carfree life partly because ________.

A．most families chose to go carfree

B．he was hurt in a terrible car accident

C．the cost of a new car was too much

D．the traffic jam was unbearable for him

答案　C

解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that，with the loan(贷款) we’d need plus petrol，insurance，parking permits and tax，we would make a payment as much as ￡600 a month.”可知，买一辆新车的费用太高，所以答案是C。

5．What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan?

A．Supportive. B．Disapproving.

C．Optimistic. D．Unconcerned.

答案　B

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“But my new carfree idea，sadly，wasn’t shared by my family.”可知作者的家人并不支持他的观点，所以答案是B。

6．What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion?

A．Argue against it. B．Take their advice.

C．Think it over. D．Leave it alone.

答案　D

解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I wasn’t that bothered what they thought，and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.”可知她们的想法并没有影响到我，我反而认为她们应该采取跟我一样的想法，所以答案是D。

7．What conclusion did the author draw after the eightmonth carfree life?

A．Life cannot go without a car.

B．Life without a car is a little bit hard.

C．His life gets improved without a car.

D．A carfree life does not suit everyone.

答案　C

解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“...do I really need a car？Certainly the answer is no，and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.”可知，答案是C。

C

“A Long Walk Home”—Life As Eli Reed Saw It

American photographer and photojournalist Eli Reed has been documenting “life as I saw it” for more than 40 years.His career retrospective(回顾)，“Eli Reed：A Long Walk Home”，is an extraordinary search of beauty while recording hardship.With a heart of love，Reed uses a style that uncovers humanity at every turn.According to Reed，“A Long Walk Home” is about what it means to be a human being.It all began with a photo he took of his mother and his memory of her smile.

Raised in New Jersey，Reed was originally a painter.Primarily selftaught in photography，he became a freelance photographer in 1970.After producing some impressive photos that drew much attention，he joined the famous company Magnum Photos—the first black photographer invited to do so.

His photos are remarkable in their lack of judgment of the people or the situations he comes across.In Beirut，Lebanon，a man removes a tree branch from a car in a recently bombed parking lot.An old man wrapped in a sheet plays a drum in front of a sign reading “God Is the Way” while National Guardsmen lift their guns during a war in Miami.A young boy upside down with his legs in the air in a Kenyan refugee camp，his determined look faces the camera.In Harlem，New York，a group of laughing children take over an abandoned car，using it as a jungle gym.

Where another photographer might have focused on the sobriety of these situations，Reed’s camera smiles.His images show how humans cope，rise above，and carry on.This is what gives “A Long Walk Home” its power.Considering the places Reed has been to，there are very few photos of guns or obvious violence.Instead，Reed focuses on the varied human responses to hardship.

We smile along with Reed in a gesture of compassion and solidarity.We recognize our fellow human beings.

8．Why did Eli Reed produce his work “A Long Walk Home”？

A．To search for the meaning of life.

B．To keep memories of his mother.

C．To help people who are suffering.

D．To pursue his love of photography.

答案　A

解析　推理判断题。根据第一段倒数第二句“According to Reed，‘A Long Walk Home’ is about what it means to be a human being.”可知对Reed来说，“A Long Walk Home”是关于人性的意义。故A正确。

9．According to the passage，Magnum Photos ________.

A．employed Reed in 1970

B．was located in New Jersey

C．taught Reed the art of photography

D．only had white employees originally

答案　D

解析　推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“...he joined the famous company Magnum Photos—the first black photographer invited to do so.”可知他是Magnum Photos公司邀请的第一个黑人摄影师，说明在这之前Magnum Photos公司只有白人摄影师。故D正确。

10．In his work “A Long Walk Home”，Reed’s photos ________.

A．aim to draw others’ sympathy

B．were taken only in America

C．reflect the strength of humans

D．focus on war and violence

答案　C

解析　推理判断题。根据第四段第一、二句“Reed’s camera smiles.His images show how humans cope，rise above，and carry on.”及最后一句“Instead，Reed focuses on the varied human responses to hardship.”可知，他的作品聚焦于那些遭受困难的人对于困难的积极回应。故C正确。

11．What does the underlined word “sobriety” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?

A．Warmth. B．Cause.

C．Value. D．Seriousness.

答案　D

解析　词义猜测题。本句Where引导的是地点状语从句，句子重在说明Reed和其他摄影家的关注点的差异。根据主句“Reed’s camera smiles”，并结合上一段Reed所拍照片的内容可知，答案为D。

D

Whether it’s joining a school club，going to a friend’s birthday party，or travelling by train，we can meet new people anywhere and anytime in our lives.However，many of us feel awkward when meeting people for the first time，especially when we aren’t quite sure what to say.The situation feels cold，even icy.

“Breaking the ice” is a term widely used in the Englishspeaking countries to describe a small talk technique that can help rescue a conversation from certain failure.

So where do you even begin？Well，a good start is to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time.They might look grumpy_or scary，but they could turn out to be the nicest person you’ve ever met.

You might think that breaking the ice is difficult.But sometimes just a simple “hello”，followed by a threesecond smile，can make all the difference.

Complimenting someone on their garment or accessories(饰品) is also a great，easy way to break the ice.You might say：“I love your jacket.Where did you buy it from？”

Being in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with someone new might feel terrible，but it can actually be one of the best icebreakers.By focusing on the situation，you come together to fight the common enemy：the long bathroom queue，for example，or the overcrowded bus.

You can make observations too.“What kind of drink is that？” “That’s a lovely name.What does it mean？” “Do you study here too？” There are opportunities all around you to ask questions that don’t seem weird，as long as you have some followup questions in mind.

If you’re feeling extra bold，make a joke.Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right，they show the likeable，witty side of your character.“What’s your name？” “Well，people usually call me Mike，but you can call me tonight.”

12．Which is the best title for the passage?

A．How to Develop Friendship with a Stranger

B．Advice on Breaking the Ice When We Communicate with a Stranger

C．How to Become a Successful Public Speaker

D．How to Start a Conversation with a Person

答案　B

解析　标题归纳题。文章前三段告诉我们经常会遇见一些新朋友，如何成功地和对方交谈是很多人遇见的一个大问题。从第四段到第八段中分别给出了一个关于如何“break the ice”的建议。所以本文叙述的正是当我们和陌生人交流的时候，如何“破冰”。故B正确。

13．The underlined word “grumpy” can be replaced by ________.

A．easily annoyed B．gentle

C．lowspirited D．cheerful

答案　A

解析　词义猜测题。根据后句“but they could turn out to be the nicest person you’ve ever met”中的but可知，前面一句中的形容词和nicest应该是相反的含义，同时和or后面的形容词scary一样表示贬义的词。选项中只有A项“easily annoyed(脾气坏的)”是贬义词，而且和语境相符。故A正确。

14．What can we learn from the passage?

A．“Breaking the ice” is a small talk technique widely used in our daily communication all over the world.

B．As long as you can smile at others，you will make some friends.

C．Realizing that it’s normal to feel nervous in front of a stranger is a good start to break the ice.

D．Being in an uncomfortable situation with some strangers can be the best icebreakers.

答案　C

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段前两句“So where do you even begin？Well，a good start is to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time.”可知，C正确。

15．According to the passage，making a joke ________.

A．can be done with ease

B．leads to many new friends

C．can show your wisdom and lovely character

D．makes you enjoy your life happily

答案　C

解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right，they show the likeable，witty side of your character.”可知，虽然很难掌握说笑话，但是如果我们掌握了这个技巧，它是可以展示出我们的性格和聪明才智的。所以C正确。

精美句子

1、善思则能“从无字句处读书”。读沙漠，读出了它坦荡豪放的胸怀；读太阳，读出了它普照万物的无私；读春雨，读出了它润物无声的柔情。读大海，读出了它气势磅礴的豪情。读石灰，读出了它粉身碎骨不变色的清白。

  2、幸福幸福是“临行密密缝，意恐迟迟归”的牵挂； 幸福是“春种一粒粟，秋收千颗子”的收获. 幸福是“采菊东篱下，悠然见南山”的闲适；幸福是“奇闻共欣赏，疑义相与析”的愉悦。幸福是“随风潜入夜，润物细无声”的奉献；幸福是“夜来风雨声，花落知多少”的恬淡。幸福是“零落成泥碾作尘，只有香如故”的圣洁。幸福是“壮志饥餐胡虏肉，笑谈渴饮匈奴血”的豪壮。幸福是“先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐”的胸怀。幸福是“人生自古谁无死，留取丹心照汗青”的气节。

3、大自然的语言丰富多彩：从秋叶的飘零中，我们读出了季节的变换；从归雁的行列中，我读出了集体的力量；从冰雪的消融中，我们读出了春天的脚步；从穿石的滴水中，我们读出了坚持的可贵；从蜂蜜的浓香中，我们读出了勤劳的甜美。

 4、成功与失败种子，如果害怕埋没，那它永远不能发芽。鲜花，如果害怕凋谢，那它永远不能开放。矿石，如果害怕焚烧（熔炉），那它永远不能成钢（炼成金子）。蜡烛，如果害怕熄灭（燃烧），那它永远不能发光。航船，如果害怕风浪，那它永远不能到达彼岸。

5、墙角的花，当你孤芳自赏时，天地便小了。 井底的蛙，当你自我欢唱时，视野便窄了。笼中的鸟，当你安于供养时，自由便没了。山中的石！当你背靠群峰时，意志就坚了。水中的萍！当你随波逐流后，根基就没了。空中的鸟！当你展翅蓝天中，宇宙就大了。空中的雁！当你离开队伍时，危险就大了。地下的煤！你燃烧自己后，贡献就大了

6、朋友是什么？

朋友是快乐日子里的一把吉它，尽情地为你弹奏生活的愉悦；朋友是忧伤日子里的一股春风，轻轻地为你拂去心中的愁云。朋友是成功道路上的一位良师，热情的将你引向阳光的地带；朋友是失败苦闷中的一盏明灯，默默地为你驱赶心灵的阴霾。

7、一粒种子，可以无声无息地在泥土里腐烂掉，也可以长成参天的大树。 一块铀块，可以平庸无奇地在石头里沉睡下去，也可以产生惊天动地的力量。一个人，可以碌碌无为地在世上厮混日子，也可以让生命发出耀眼的光芒。

 8、青春是一首歌，她拨动着我们年轻的心弦；青春是一团火，她点燃了我们沸腾的热血； 青春是一面旗帜，她召唤着我们勇敢前行；青春是一本教科书，她启迪着我们的智慧和心灵。

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