1、1Nelson Mandel-a modern hero李仕才一、阅读理解。Almost no one can resist a good mystery novel or detective novel, so these novels sell thousands of copies each year. And many readers regard famous mystery author Agatha Christie as Queen of Crime, whose stories are known for their tense atmosphere and strong p
2、sychological suspense and have a great effect on the English mystery novels.Christie was born in September 1890 in England. When she was growing up, her mother often told her stories. Christie loved these stories, which took her into a world of fantasy. Christies mother also encouraged her to write
3、from a young age and also took her to travel a lot.She married Archie Christie in 1914 at the beginning of World War . During the war, Christie wrote her first detective story: The Mysterious Affair at Styles. She chose the crime, and then invented a detective named Hercule Poirot, ranking second to
4、 Sherlock Holmes, to solve it. She sent the book to a publisher, but it was rejected.After the war ended, Christie sent her book to more publishers, and finally, in 1920, one published it. She earned just $25 for it. Over the next few years, Christie wrote more books and short stories, gaining exper
5、ience as a writer. In spite of her literary success, life was not going well at home. In 1928, Archie and Agatha got a divorce(离 婚 ). A short time later, she met a young archaeologist, Max Mallowan. After getting married in 1930, they began to spend some time each year in the Middle East, which prov
6、ided settings for some of Christies novels, such as Murder at the Vicarage(1930), Murder on the Orient Express (1934)and Death on the Nile(1939).Christie continued writing for the rest of her life. When she died in January 1976, readers around the world mourned(哀 悼 )her death. But her tales of myste
7、ry continue to be loved by new generations of readers. Theyve been translated into hundreds of languages and are selling well today and outsold 2only by the Bible and Shakespeare in Britain.1.As a whole, this text .A.is a biography of Agatha ChristieB. promotes Agatha Christies novelsC. explains how
8、 Agatha Christie became a writerD.is a review of Agatha Christies novels2.What do we know about Hercule Poirot?A. He was better known than Sherlock Holmes.B. He made Christie become famous.C. He was good at catching criminals.D. He was the only main character in the novel.3.From the underlined part
9、“outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare in Britain“, we can learn that .A. the Bible helps her works to sell in BritainB. the sales of her works rank third in BritainC. the works of Shakespeare dont sell better than hers in BritainD. they sell well equally in Britain4.Which is the right order for
10、 what Agatha Christie experienced? She had her first detective novel published. She finished The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Her mother encouraged her to write. Her marriage to Archie ended in divorce. She wrote Murder on the Orient Express.A. B. C. D. 【 文 章 大 意 】 本 文 是 一 篇 人 物 传 记 。 文 章 主 要 介 绍 了
11、英 国 著 名 女 侦 探 小 说 家 阿 加莎 克 里 斯 蒂 的 生 平 和 她 在 写 作 上 取 得 的 成 就 。1.A 【 解 析 】 主 旨 大 意 题 。 通 读 全 文 可 知 ， 文 章 主 要 介 绍 了 英 国 著 名 女 侦 探 小 说 家 阿 加莎 克 里 斯 蒂 的 生 平 和 她 在 写 作 上 取 得 的 成 就 ， 因 此 本 文 是 一 篇 人 物 传 记 。 故 A 项 正确 。32.C 【 解 析 】 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 第 三 段 中 的 “She chose the crime, and then invented a detectiv
12、e named Hercule Poirot, ranking second to Sherlock Holmes, to solve it.“可 知 ， C 项 正 确 。4.D 【 解 析 】 排 列 顺 序 题 。 综 合 全 文 信 息 可 知 ， “她 母 亲 鼓 励 她 写 作 “最 先 发 生 ， 由 此 可 排除 选 项 C； 由 第 三 、 四 段 可 知 ， 先 于 发 生 ， 先 于 发 生 ， 由 此 可 排 除 A、 B 两项 。 故 D 项 正 确 。二、单句语法填空1You cant imagine the trouble I had (persuade) him
13、 to change his mind.答案：persuading2These ancient buildings (witness) the rapid growth of the city as well as the growth of this country.答案：have witnessed3Although he made a serious mistake in his work, he was lucky to escape (fire) by his boss.答案：being fired4This job could be done (equal) well by a c
14、omputer.答案：equally5Everything begins hard. Dont hesitate to turn me if you are in difficulty.答案：to6Everyone who reached the top of Mount Tai (reward) with a magnificent view.答案：was rewarded7Her (devote) to the job left her with very little free time.答案：devotion8There is no reason to be disappointed.
15、 As matter of fact, this could be rather amusing.答案：a9Maggie thought it was (fair) that women were not allowed to receive education.答案：unfair10The last time I went to Scotland was in May, the weather was beautiful.答案：when三、完形填空Ten years ago， a doctor told me something was wrong with my lung and I ha
16、d to give up work at once and went to bed.I was totally 1 and felt I was 4suddenly placed under 2 of death with an indefinite reprieve（缓刑）. After careful thought， I 3 my affairs； then I went home and got into bed.But two years later， I left my bed and 4 the long climb back.It was another year 5 I ma
17、de it.I speak of this experience because these past years have 6 me what to value and what to believe.I 7 now that this world is not my oyster（牡蛎） to be opened but my 8 to be grasped.Ive also learned that its necessary to 9 those little， but important things I never thought I would 10 before： the mu
18、sic of the wind in my favorite pine tree， the 11 of sunlight on running water. I seem now， with some of the 12 freshness of childhood， to hear and see. How well， 13 ， I recall the touch of the earth the day I first stepped upon it after the years in bed. It was like 14 ones citizenship in a world on
19、e had nearly lost.Frequently， I 15 myself that I need make notes of this 16 Im living in now， because in it Im well， 17 doing what I like best.It wont always be like this， 18 Ill make the most of it and be grateful.I 19 all this to that long time spent in bed. Wiser people come to this 20 without ha
20、ving to acquire it the hard way. But I wasnt wise enough.Im wiser now， a little， and happier.【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。一场重病让作者明白了什么是人生中最重要的东西。因此他对自己当下所拥有的倍加珍惜，并心存感激。1.A.confused BshockedC.determined DannoyedB 解析：根据上文中的 “Ten years ago，a doctor told me something was wrong with my lung and I had to give up wor
21、k at once and went to bed.”可知，当被告知自己的肺部出了问题且不得不立即放弃工作卧床休息时作者感到非常震惊（shocked） 。confused “困惑的” ； determined“坚决的” ； annoyed“恼怒的” 。2.A.trial BpressureC.sentence DcontrolC 解析：作者突然觉得自己好像是被判了死缓一样。根据语境尤其是下文的 “with an indefinite reprieve（缓刑） ”可知，此处应选 sentence “宣判，判刑” 。under sentence of death “被判处死刑” 。3.A.made
22、 up Bset up5C.took up Dcleared upD 解析：仔细思考之后，作者把手头的事务处理掉，然后回家了。根据上文中的 “I had to give up work at once and went to bed”可知，clear up“解决，清理”符合语境。make up “组成，编造” ；set up “设立” ；take up “开始从事，占据” 。 4.A.recalled BbeganC.avoided DacceptedB 解析：两年后，作者离开了病床，开始（began）了漫长的重回之前的生活状态的 “攀登” 。recall “回忆起” ；avoid “避免”
23、；accept “接受” 。5.A.when BafterC.since DbeforeD 解析：过了一年，作者就做到了。It was/is一段时间before.是固定句型，意为“过了才/就” 。6.A.assigned BtaughtC.treated DassuredB 解析：作者谈及这段经历是因为那些过去的岁月教会（taught）了作者应该珍惜什么，相信什么。assign “分配，分派” ；treat “招待” ；assure “使确信” 。7.A.admit BdemandC.expect DrealizeD 解析：现在作者意识到（realize）这个世界不是等待他去打开的牡蛎，而是需
24、要他去抓住的机会。admit “承认” ；demand “要求” ； expect “期待，期望” 。8.A.knowledge BopportunityC.attention DpointB 解析：参见上题解析。grasp the opportunity “抓住机会” ，是固定搭配。knowledge “知识” ；attention “注意力” ；point “观点” 。9.A.dismiss BlistC.define DappreciateD 解析：作者也学会了欣赏（appreciate）那些不起眼的但很重要的东西，而作者之前从未想过自己会去注意这些东西。dismiss “不予理会，不予
25、考虑” ；list “列举” ；define “给下定义，解释” 。10.A.notice BrecordC.remember DtrackA 解析：参见上题解析。notice “注意到” ；record “记录” ；remember “记得” ；track “跟踪” 。11.A.shadow Bshake6C.play DfeelingC 解析：play “轻快变幻的动作，闪烁” ，the play of sunlight on running water“阳光在流动水面上的闪烁” 。12.A.damaged BrecoveredC.faded DchangedB 解析：作者重新找回了童年时
26、期看待事物的新鲜感。recovered “重新获得的，重新找到的” ，符合语境。13.A.in contrast Bin returnC.for instance Dby chanceC 解析：比如，回想起自己卧床两年后重新踏上这片土地的感觉有多好。for instance “比如，例如” ，符合语境。in contrast “相反” ；in return “作为回报” ；by chance “偶然地” 。14.A.maintaining BregainingC.discovering DforgettingB 解析：这就像在一个差点失去的世界中重新获得公民身份一样。regain “重新得到”
27、和下文的 “lost”相对应。maintain “维持” ；discover “发现” ；forget “忘记” 。 15.A.remind BpromiseC.advise DconvinceA 解析：作者经常提醒自己要记下这个自己现在生活的时刻，因为活在此刻，作者是健康且快乐的，而且能做自己最喜欢做的事情。remind “提醒” ，符合语境。promise “许诺，允诺” ； advise“建议” ； convince “使相信” 。16.A.country BmomentC.memory DinspirationB 解析：参见上题解析。moment “时刻” ；inspiration“灵
28、感” 。17.A.pleased BcourageousC.confident DstrongA 解析：pleased “快乐的，高兴的” ；courageous “勇敢的” ；confident “自信的” ；strong “坚强的” 。下文中的“Im wiser now，a little，and happier.”亦是提示。18.A.meanwhile BotherwiseC.however DthereforeD 解析：它不会总是如这般存在，因此作者会充分利用它并心存感激。上下文之间是因果关系，故用 therefore。meanwhile “与此同时” ；otherwise “否则” ；
29、however “然而” 。19.A.apply Bowe7C.contribute DadaptB 解析：作者将这一切都归功于他卧病在床的那段漫长时光。owe.to.“把归功于” ，是固定用法。20.A.awareness BagreementC.comment DcompromiseA 解析：更有智慧的人无需被困到如此境地也能明白这些道理。awareness “意识，明白”符合语境。compromise “妥协” 。四、单句改错1Having got involved in a theft, he was sentenced for five years in prison. 答案：for
30、to2The first time when I met him, he was working as a secretary in a big company. 答案：去掉 when3The boy lost his heart when he knew he failed the exam again. 答案：去掉 his4Its important to learn to take a positive attitude to life when you are in the trouble. 答案：去掉 the5Only after they had discussed the mat
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32、18宁夏银川一中月考)During the last twenty years in the United Sates, many big corporations have transferred their businesses from big cities to the suburbs, rents are lower.答案：where4(2018福建福州八中质检)The terrible accident happened on a day Father left for America, a day well never forget.答案：when; that/which5(2018山东临沂一模)I will never forget such a beautiful village I spent my childhood with my grandparents.答案：where8
