1、1Unit 24 Society李仕才一、阅读理解。The wedding tradition of“something old，something new，something borrowed and something blue”has been around for hundreds of years.The tradition of carrying or wearing one of each item is said to bring luck and fortune to the newly married couple.Have you ever stopped to thin
2、k what the saying really means？What is its origin and what does each item represent?The original saying dates back to the Victoria times and states， “something old，something new，something borrowed，something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe.”Something old A bride may wear or carry something ol
3、d to represent her continued ties to her family and her old life.Many brides wear a piece of family jewelry as their old item.Some brides wear the wedding dress worn by their mother or grandmother.In many cases，something old may also be something borrowed.Something new Wearing something new is suppo
4、sed to represent success and hope in the brides new life and in her marriage.If the bride purchases her wedding dress，it may represent her new item，but any item that is new may be used.Something“new” is usually the easiest kind to fill.Something borrowed The borrowed item should be something borrowe
5、d from a friend that is happily married.It is said that their happiness will rub off on you and bring lasting happiness to your marriage.Some brides borrow an item of clothing，a piece of jewelry，a handkerchief or perhaps a beaded(饰以珠子的)purse.Something blue Wearing something blue dates back to ancien
6、t times when a blue wedding dress was worn to represent purity，fidelity and love.A silver sixpence Placing a silver sixpence in the brides left shoe is said to be a symbol of wealth.This not only refers to financial wealth，but also a wealth of happiness and joy throughout her married life.Since most
7、 brides probably dont even know what a sixpence is，this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times.However，if a bride would like to include it in her wedding，she can purchase a silver sixpence from many companies that sell bridal supplies such as garters (袜带)and invitations.1Why do
8、es the first paragraph end with two questions?ATo invite readers to answer them at once.2BTo show the importance of this tradition.CTo have readers interest and attention.DTo test readers knowledge about wedding.2Which of the following statements is TRUE?ASomething old might also be something borrow
9、ed actually.BThe part of the tradition“a silver sixpence”is never used now.CThe borrowed item can be something borrowed from any friend.DSomething new is usually the most difficult and expensive kind to fill.3What can we infer from the passage?ANo brides now are not familiar with the silver sixpence
10、.BEvery item represents something good for the new couple.CThe bride will be more beautiful with all these five items.DOf the five items，something blue is the most important one.4Which word can replace the underlined word“fidelity” in the sixth paragraph?ASuccess. BWealth.CLoyalty. DOpportunity.【解题导
11、语】本文是一篇总分结构的说明文，介绍了西方一种传统的婚礼习俗的起源和含义。1C 考查推理判断。根据文章内容可知，这两个问句承上启下，引起读者的阅读兴趣和注意力。2A 考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“In many cases, something old may also be something borrowed”可知，一些老的物件也可以是借来的。根据最后一段中的“this part of the tradition is not used very often in modern times”可知，B 选项错误；根据第五段中的“The borrowed item should be some
12、thing borrowed from a friend that is happily married ”可知，C 项错在“any friend” ； D 项与文中的“Somethingnewis usually the easiest kind to fill”不符，故排除。3B 考查推理判断。通读全文可推测出，这几样新婚佩戴的物件都会给新婚夫妇带来好处。根据最后一段中的“Since most brides probably dont even know what a sixpence is”可知，现在大部分新娘都不知道六便士硬币是什么，故 A 选项“现在，新娘都熟悉六便士硬币”错误；C
13、选项错误，文中只说这些物件会给新婚夫妇带来好处，并未涉及新娘佩戴这些物件后是否漂亮的问题；这五种物件哪个更重要文中并未提及，因此 D 项错误。4C 考查词义猜测。根据语境并结合画线词前的 purity 和其后的 love 可推知，“fidelity”此处意思为“忠诚” ，即“loyalty” 。3二、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(2017济南外国语模拟)Californias dog surfing season begins with the annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competitio
14、n.Now in its 61._ (five) year, this fun event, which is held 62._ (raise) money for petrelated charities, has attracted over 60 competitors.The dogs 63._ (divide) into weight classes and then judged on the 64._ (long) of ride, confidence and overall ability.They have ten minutes and will be scored o
15、n 65._ top two waves.The $50$55 66._ (compete) entrance fee will be donated to the canine unit(警犬部队), but the general admission to watch the doggy riders 67._ (be) free.Fouryearold rescue dog Abbie appears to be benefiting 68._ the events herself.Her owner, Michael Uy, believes surfing has 69._ (com
16、plete) turned her behavior around.“Dog surfing requires the dog to trust you in a sport, 70._ is unique to all other dog sports， ” he said.“That type of teamwork has helped to build up the good relationship weve been working on since I first started training her.”Besides, dog surfers gain a lot of a
17、ttention and glory.Many of the dogs have websites，Facebook fan pages and even sponsors.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了美国加州为宠物慈善举行的小狗冲浪比赛。61fifth 解析：考查数词。根据语境可知，此处指第五年，应用序数词。故填fifth。62to raise 解析：考查非谓语动词。从句中已经有谓语动词“is held” ，故 raise只能使用其非谓语形式，分析句意可知，应该使用不定式表目的。故填 to raise。63are divided 解析：考查动词的时态和语态。根据上下文的时态可知，此
18、处应用一般现在时，而且本句的主语是“dogs” ，与 divide 之间是动宾关系，应该用被动语态。故填 are divided。64length 解析：考查词性转换。根据句意可知，the 后要用 long 的名词形式。故填 length。65their 解析：考查代词。分析句子结构可知，此处应该填一个形容词性物主代词；再根据主语是 they 可知，应填 their。66competition 解析：考查词性转换。根据对上下文的理解可知，本句所说的是 50到 55 美元的参赛入场费，应用 compete 的名词形式。故填 competition。67is 解析：考查主谓一致。根据句意可知，本句
19、的主语是“the general 4admission to watch the doggy riders”，admission 在句中意为“允许进入” ，为不可数名词，谓语动词应用单数形式。故填 is。68from 解析：考查固定搭配。benefit from 是固定搭配，意为“从中获益” 。故填介词 from。69completely 解析：考查词性转换。分析句子的意思可知，此处应用副词来修饰动词“turned” ，应用 complete 的副词形式 completely。70which 解析：考查定语从句引导词。分析句子成分可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，在从句中充当主语，指代前面整个
20、句子的内容。故填 which。三、短文改错。假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。(2017济宁一模)Dear Rachel，Im so glad to hear of you.In your letter，you said you were
21、 interesting in collecting stamps.That sounds wonderfully as collecting stamps are my hobby as well.So，Id like to offer you some beautiful Chinese stamps.Apart from collecting stamps，I enjoy plant flowers in my spare time.As the result，different kinds of flowers can seen in my garden.I benefit a lot
22、 of from taking care of my flowers.Not only can I develop our personal interest，but also I am able to put which I have learnt into practice.Do you like planting flowers？Would you like to join me?Yours，Sam答案：Dear Rachel，Im so glad to hear you.In your letter，you said you were offrom interestinginteres
23、tedin collecting stamps.That sounds as collecting stamps my hobby wonderfullywonderful areisas well.So，Id like to offer you some beautiful Chinese stamps.5Apart from collecting stamps，I enjoy flowers in my spare time.As plantplantingresult， different kinds of flowers can seen in my garden.I benefit
24、a thea lot from taking care of my flowers.Not only can I develop personal ofourmyinterest，but also I am able to put I have learnt into practice.Do you whichwhatlike planting flowers？Would you like to join me?Yours，Sam四、七选五。根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Study Links Video Game Use to Probl
25、ems in SchoolA new study warns that too much time spent playing computer games could affect a childs performance at school. 1 They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students chances of success in school. More than 600 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 took part in the res
26、earch project. 2 It is said to be the first ever long-term study of information technology on school test results in Northern Ireland. The study found that teenagers who played computer games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played them twice a day or more. 41% of
27、the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams. 3 . The study found that social media use did not affect school performance. Celine McStravick is the director of the National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland (NCBNI). She says “ 4 I think thats m
28、ore because social media is part of every childs life. Its the way they communicate. Its the way they keep in touch with their friends. ” Many parents say their children are becoming increasingly dependent on computer games. Some have compared gaming to a drug addiction. 5 It 6suggested that compute
29、r games can cause children to stay awake late at night. Less sleep makes children tired and unable to pay attention in school the next day. A. However, the study did not explore addiction. B. The new games are much different from older ones. C. It took place over a period of three years from 2015 to
30、 2017. D. This compared with 77% of those who rarely played the games. E. The study showed no connection between social media and test results. F. Drug addiction does great harm to their health and performance at school. G. Britains National Childrens Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of
31、the study. 1. 【解析】选 G。考查逻辑关系。句意: 英国儿童部门报道了相关研究得出的危害性记录。2. 【解析】选 C。考查意义对等。按照上下文, 可知此处应该是指调研时间。故选 C。3. 【解析】选 D。考查词汇复现。句意: 和 77%的几乎不玩游戏的人相比较。作者在该段把玩游戏的时间和课业表现做了比较。句中的 games 是解题关键。故选 D。4. 【解析】选 E。考查意义对等。句意: 研究表明社交媒体丝毫不影响学习成绩。空格前面的句子告诉我们社交媒体和学业成绩没有关系。故选 E。5. 【解析】选 A。考查意义对等。句意: 然而该研究没有涉及成瘾的情况。上下文在描述成瘾问题。故
32、选 A。五、书面表达。(2017湖南五校高三模拟)假如你是李华， 你的笔友 David 能很好地进行公开演讲， 但却不善于与他人交流， 因此缺少朋友， 经常感到很孤独。请你据此给他写一封电子邮件。内容要点如下：1对他的情况表示同情；2建议他加入辩论队或话剧社等社团并说明原因；3相信他会走出困境。注意：1.词数 100 左右；2可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。7Dear David, _Yours sincerely, Li HuaOne possible version: Dear_David,_Im glad to hear from you.Im rea
33、lly sorry to hear youre feeling lonely.Here is my advice for you.Have you thought of using your talent to join the debate team or drama club, which would be good ways of meeting new friends？Common hobbies are the basis of making friends.Whats more, I advise you to talk to others actively.If you try talking to one or two people each day, youll figure out who is interested in befriending you.After all, friendships start with conversations.I hope these will help you to make more friends.And Im convinced that you will get out of the trouble.Yours_sincerely,_Li_Hua
