1、1Unit 3 Celebration李仕才阅读理解AGrey clouds move as low as smoke over the treetops at Lolo Pass. The ground is white. The day is June 10.It has been snowing for the past four days in the Bitterroot Mountains. Wayne Fairchild is getting worried about our trek over the Lolo Trail-95 miles from Lolo Montana
2、 to Weippe in Idaho, across the roughest country in the West. Lewis and Clark were nearly defeated 200 years ago by snowstorms on the Lolo. Today Fairchild is nervously checking the weather reports. He has agreed to take me across the toughest, middle section of the trail.When Lewis climbed on top o
3、f Lemhi Pass,140 miles south of Missoula, on Aug.12,1805,he was astonished by what was in front of him; high mountain chains still to the West of us with their tops partially covered with snow. Nobody in what was then the US knew the Rocky Mountains existed, with peaks twice as high as anything in t
4、he Appalachians back East.Today their pathway through those mountains holds more attraction than any other ground over which they traveled, for its raw wilderness is an evidence to the character of two cultures: the explorers who braved its hardships and the Native Americans who prize and conserve t
5、he path as a sacred (神圣的)gift. It remains today the same condition as when Lewis and Clark walked it.The Lolo is passable only from July to mid-September. Our luck is holding with the weather, although the snow keeps getting deeper. As we climb to Indian Post Office, the highest point on the trail a
6、t 7,033 ft, we have covered 13 miles in soft snow, and we hardly have enough energy to make dinner. After a meal of chicken, I sit on a rock on top of the ridge (山脊）.There is no light visible in any direction, not even another campfire. For four days we do not see another human being. We are occupie
7、d with the things that mix fear with joy. In our imagination we have finally caught up with Lewis and Clark.1. We learn from the text that before 1805 .2A. The Rocky Mountains were wholly covered with snowB. there were no people living in the western part of AmericaC.no Americans knew of the existen
8、ce of the Rocky MountainsD. the Appalachians were the western frontier of the United States2.We learn from the text that the Lolo Pass .A. has changed a lot since 1805 B.is the meeting point of three culturesC. remains much the same as it was 200 years ago D. now attracts a large number of tourists
9、to visit3.Judging from the text, Lewis and Clark were most probably .A. two native Indians B. explorers of the early 19th centuryC. merchants who did business with the IndiansD. travelers whose curiosity took them over the Lolo Pass4.We can infer from the text that when crossing the Lolo Pass the au
10、thor .A. was attempting the impossible B. was trying to set a world recordC. was following the trail of Lewis and Clark D. was fighting with weather and taking unnecessary risks【文章大意】本文纪录的是一次追寻前人足迹的探险，尽管天气、路程等的艰难，但是在作者看来却是已经赶上了以前的探险者。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段 Nobody in what was then the US knew the Rocky
11、Mountains existed, with peaks twice as high as anything in the Appalachians back East.可知答案为 C。2.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句 It remains today the same condition as when Lewis and Clark walked it.可知答案为 C。4.C 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段的描述可知，作者他们是沿着 Lewis and Clark的足迹进行探险的。3B(2017山西太原高三模拟)Happiness increases when we ex
12、perience more positive emotions throughout the day.Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, love and so on.How often we experience these positive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day af
13、fects not only our mood, but also our physical health.He has discovered that those who have a 31 ratio of positive to negative emotions on a daily basis are happier and healthier.Sadly, most people, even those who consider themselves positive people, are far below that ratio.The good news is that yo
14、u can learn to increase your ratio of being positive, which leads to greater happiness, health and success.Research shows that by increasing positive emotions, we become more creative, perform better at tasks, and have better relationships.The most exciting finding is that we now have proof that sel
15、fgenerated positive emotions can improve our physical health.Nevertheless, we dont want to get rid of all negative feelings.Negative emotions are proper and helpful sometimes.Its appropriate to feel sad about the loss of a loved one.Anger often pushes us into action to improve a situation or correct
16、 a mistake.However, if you find yourself waiting impatiently when the driver in front of you doesnt instantly notice the light turns green, or if you find yourself scolding your kids for laughing too loud while you are on the phone, you are having negative feelings in your daily life too often.Then
17、you should step back and analyze those feelings, and turn them around.【解题导语】 研究表明：积极的情感不仅能增加幸福感，而且对身体健康也有好处。但是负面的情绪也并非一无是处，有时候也会起帮助作用。所以我们要学会调控自己的心情。1. What is the most exciting finding about increasing positive emotions?AThey improve relationships.BThey contribute to good health.CThey help develop
18、creativity.DThey lead to greater success.4B 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The most exciting finding is that we now have proof that selfgenerated positive emotions can improve our physical health.”可知，积极的情感对身体健康有好处。故选 B。2. What does the author say about negative feelings?APeople should turn every negative feeling
19、around.BNegative feelings can sometimes have positive effects.CNegative feelings often cause people to make mistakes.DPeople should never show negative feelings in public places.B 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Nevertheless, we dont want to get rid of all negative feelings.Negative emotions are proper and helpfu
20、l sometimes.”可知，负面的情绪也并非一无是处，有时候会起到积极的作用。故选 B。3. What is the main idea of the passage?APeople should learn to manage their emotions.BPeople should be patient with their negative feelings.CPeople should learn to analyze the causes of unhappiness.DPeople should identify as many positive feelings as po
21、ssible.A 解析：主旨大意题。本文讲述了一项研究结果：积极的情感不仅能增加幸福感，对身体健康也有好处。但是负面的情绪也并非一无是处，有时候会起到积极的作用。所以我们要学会调控自己的心情。故选 A。CRecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer psychological first aid and I was struck by the simpl
22、e healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother
23、 passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, Just go. Just be there. I did, and I will
24、never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat 5at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playi
25、ng guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better.1.Why were the hurrica
26、ne victims grateful to the author?A. He built shelters for them.B. He gave immediate first aid to them.C. He came to stay with them.D. He brought mental health professionals.2.What did the author do when his friends mother passed away?A. He hesitated over whether to go.B. He went to his friends at o
27、nce.C. He knew what to do instantly.D. He decided not to disturb.3.What does the underlined word solemn in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Heavy but warm. B. A little sad but cosy.C. Relaxing and delightful. D. Very serious and unhappy.4.What has the author learned from his experience?A. A friend in ne
28、ed is a friend indeed.B. Being present can make a big difference.C. The family harmony is the happiest thing in life.D. Being a volunteer can make ones life more significant.【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。经过几次出现在诸如灾难现场、失去亲人的朋友家里等，作者体会到出现产生的巨大力量，因为这不仅帮助了别人，也提高了自己。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段末 we were greeted with a burst of
29、gratitude 6(感激)from the first person we met.I hadnt really done anything yet.可知，我们只是和他们见面，还没有做什么，故选 C。3.D 【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词后一句中 His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.可知，当时气氛并不严肃，故选 D。4.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第 4 段中 In my life, I am repe
30、atedly struck by the healing power of presence.可知，每次的出现都会产生很大的影响，故选 B。D(2017陕西六校适应性训练)Great Yarmouth is an English seaside town situated at the mouth of the River Yare, about 120 miles to the northeast of London.Around 5 million people visit Great Yarmouth every year，making it one of Britains most p
31、opular seaside resorts.Formerly the home of one of the most profitable fishing industries, Great Yarmouth is a busy and very popular seaside resort.Undoubtedly ，one of the most popular attractions is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, a historic free entry pleasure park, which draws annually 1.5 million
32、 visitors.The two piers(突堤码头), Britannia Pier and Wellington Pier, both contain familyorientated entertainment.As well as the usual thrills one would expect on a classic British seafront, Great Yarmouth also has a quieter side, with a fascinating heritage quarter to explore.Not many people know that
33、 Great Yarmouth has the most complete city walls after York, with heritage walks to help you discover this medieval(中世纪的) attraction along with several museums and houses dating back to many centuries.If ghost walks are more your cup of tea, Eerie Tales and Yarmouth Yarns is the tour for you.Great Y
34、armouth is also a centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry and 7increasingly for offshore wind power. The Great Yarmouth Outer Harbour is a huge development currently taking place which can see larger ships coming to the town.The Great Yarmouth Maritime(海上的) Festival in September each year cele
35、brates Great Yarmouths maritime heritage.Over the past few years, Great Yarmouth has seen significant construction spending to improve and modernise the popular seafront area and to ensure it is linked to the town centre.Regent Road has a brilliant ceiling of light which is lit up in the evenings an
36、d is now a lovely street leading from the town centre to the seafront area.【解题导语】 本文为说明文，介绍了英国海滨小镇大雅茅斯。大雅茅斯因位于耶尔河的出口而得名，它拥有英格兰地区完整的中世纪古城墙。每年 9月举办大雅茅斯航海节。1What can we infer about the tour of the heritage area?AIt must be thrilling.BIt is familyorientated.CThe visitors must love peace.DYou are advised
37、 to keep calm.C 解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Great Yarmouth also has a quieter side, with a fascinating heritage quarter to explore”可知，大雅茅斯也有安静的一面，即遗迹区。由此可推知，去参观遗迹的游客应是喜欢平静的。2Which of the following is making rapid progress?AThe fishing industry.BThe oil and gas industry.CThe tourist industry.DThe wind power in
38、dustry.D 解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“increasingly for offshore wind power”可知，大雅茅斯的风能产业增长迅速。3What can we know about Great Yarmouth from the last paragraph?AEfforts are made to make it more convenient.BMoney is spent handling the traffic jams.CThe housing conditions are greatly improved.DThe service quality is
39、being considered.A 解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“construction spending to improve and modernise the popular seafront area and to ensure it is linked to the town 8centre.Regent Road has a brilliant ceiling of light which is lit up in the evenings.”可知，为提升小镇旅游品质，政府打通交通，安装路灯，扮亮小镇。 4Whats the best title for the pass
40、age?AThe Rise of Great YarmouthBA Fishing Town into a Modern CityCMain Industries of Great YarmouthDA Dreaming Tourist PlaceGreat YarmouthD 解析： 标题归纳题。本文介绍了英国海滨小镇大雅茅斯的位置、景点、产业等，主要目的是做旅游宣传。故 D项作文章标题最佳。七选五(2017吉林部分学校联考) High school can be quite the stressful time for any student.There is numerous stres
41、s to deal with and the pressure can be more intense as you enter your senior year. 1._The answer is as follows.2._ Adjust your approach to your specific situation.For instance, if youre active in your community and your school and have a large family, you may feel depressed by having all these peopl
42、e involved in your life on a daily basis.3._ You just may need a moment to be alone and collect your thoughts before moving on to the challenges that you face.4_ If your stress persists and you cant figure out a way to handle it, you may want to try speaking to your school counselor (顾问 )If you dont
43、 feel comfortable speaking to your counselor, try getting some other types of counseling.Counseling is meant to help people work through their problems, so they can return to feeling happy and productive.Realize your limits, and plan around them.Dont take on more than you can handle.If you take on t
44、oo many things, you will be spread too thin and wont be able to perform at your best in anything. 5._ You will definitely feel more at ease!ASeek professional counseling.BWhy does the stress come into being?CTry thinking of alternative ways to deal with stress.DWhen you feel relieved, you can have a
45、 happier life.ETaking some time out to be alone may be the best way to handle such stress.FBut how on earth can you reduce some of the stress?9GEvaluate what tasks and activities are most important and leave others behind. 【解题导语】 文章简要介绍了高中生减轻压力的几个好方法。1F 解析：本空起着承上启下的作用。上句谈到中学生有着很大的压力，且随着他们步入高三，压力会变得更
46、大，再结合空后的“The answer is as follows.”和下文给出的几种方法可知，空处应是问怎么样减轻压力，故选 F项。2C 解析：根据下文中的“Adjust your approach to your specific situation.”可知本段的内容是根据不同的情况采用不同的方法来缓解压力，因此 C项符合语境。3E 解析：选项 E中的“Taking some time out to be alone”与下文中的“a moment to be alone”相呼应，故选 E项。4A 解析：根据下文中的“you may want to try speaking to your
47、school counselor(顾问)”可知此处讲的是寻求一些心理咨询。故 A项符合语境。5G 解析：本段主要讲的是要意识到自己的极限，不要承担超出自己能力的任务，空前提到“If you take on too many things”的弊端，再结合空后的内容可知，空处应提出解决方法，故 G项“评估哪些任务和活动是非常重要的，并把其他(不那么重要的)任务和活动暂搁一边”符合语境。、七选五Think about what youve learned from a particular rumor experience，and let it help you make sure it never
48、 happens again.Here are a few tips that will help you.1 The more private information that you make public，the more ammunition(把柄)rumors will have，so be careful who you confide in(向吐露). Try to understand where its coming from，and why.Is the rumor meant to hurt you，or is it just a case of misinformati
49、on or exaggeration？Its important to get this information before you react to the rumor. 2 Resist the urge to dish it out.Have you heard the saying “Someone can dish it out，but he or she cant take it”？ 3 If you spread gossip and rumors about others，you might become a 10person who deserves a taste of his or her own medicine.Resist the urge to take revenge.If youve been the victim of gossip and rumors and you know
