1、1Unit 6 Design李仕才阅读理解AWhen I recently revealed to my friends, colleagues, and family members that I would be moving my family to Israel, the reactions were numerous and varied. Some people said it was an expected thing while others asked: Why now? What will you do?For me, making the move to Israel i
2、s the fulfillment of a dream that has lasted for my 47 years of life. I have always known that Israel is my home. Over the years Israel has been in my heart, but I have found a number of reasons to put off making it my permanent residence: kids, the economy, education.you name an excuse, and at some
3、 point I have probably used it.Truthfully, I believe that I was always just a little bit scared. And of course I still am, with the fear factor that is reported by the press surrounding the Israeli military and economy. However, it has come to the point when I have realized that for over 2 000 years
4、 we yearned for this land, and for 47 years I have denied the opportunity to make it my home. I am finally ready to fully grasp this opportunity.Over the years, I have always loved visiting Israel. I have traveled there with my family, and enjoyed introducing thousands of travelers to the country. A
5、ll of these things that I have come to love about Israel as a tourist are because I get to love my home. And as far as waiting for the perfect condition under which to make aliyah, I believe the time is now!I have been asked many times if I am nervous about moving to Israel. Before I answer, I remem
6、ber that we have overcome the Greeks, the Romans, the Russian killings, Hitler and the Holocaust(大屠杀), and the armies of seven countries.How can I not feel confident that I, and my family, will overcome any difficulties that may come our way? I am not worrying, complaining, crying, or 2fearing as I
7、prepare to make aliyah. I am proud and excited to say that I am fulfilling a 47-year-old dream; I am going home.1.What does the author want to say in the passage?A. His dream is to come true after 47 years.B. It is a dilemma for him to return to Israel.C. He didnt live a happy life in Israel.D. It i
8、s a latest trend to fulfill everyones dream.2.The author didnt return to Israel before because .A. his children mainly held him backB. he failed to get determinedC. he didnt save enough moneyD. he hoped to finish his education3.What does the underlined part make aliyah mean in the passage?A. To retu
9、rn to Israel. B. To make a decision.C. To live happily. D. To catch a chance.4.It can be inferred from the passage that .A. the author will be happy to meet his relatives in IsraelB. Israel is a familiar word but a strange place for the authorC. the Israeli suffered a lot in the historyD. Israel is
10、still a place between war and chaos【文章大意】本文是一篇讲述个人经历的记叙文。1.A 【解析】主旨大意题。作者在文中叙述了自己经历了在外流浪的 47年后，决定带着家人回到以色列，使自己多年的梦想得以实现的故事，由此可知答案。33.A 【解析】词义猜测题。通读全文可知，作者带着家人回到以色列的梦想马上就要实现，再结合画线词后面的I believe the time is now以及最后一段中的as I prepare to make aliyah可知画线部分指的是回到家乡以色列。4.C 【解析】推理判断题。依据倒数第二段中的we have overcome t
11、he Greeks, the Romans, the Russian killings, Hitler and the Holocaust(大屠杀).可知，以色列人在历史上遭受了很多苦难。B(2017河南六市联考)Did you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old，and could not read until he was seven？His parents and teachers worried about his mental ability.Beethovens music te
12、acher said about him， “As a composer(作曲家) he is hopeless.”What if this young boy had believed it?When Thomas Edison was a young boy，his teachers said he was so stupid that he could never learn anything.He once said， “I remember I used to never be able to get along at school.I was always at the foot
13、of my class.My father thought I was stupid，and I almost decided that I was a stupid person.”What if young Thomas had believed what they said about him?When the sculptor(雕刻家) Auguste Rodin was young，he had difficulty learning to read and write.Today，we may say he had a learning disability.His father
14、said of him， “I have an idiot(白痴) for a son.”His uncle agreed.“Hes_uneducable， ”he said.What if Rodin had doubted his ability?Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to have no “good ideas”Enrico Caruso was told by one music teacher， “You cant sing.You have no voice a
15、t all.”And an editor told Louisa May Alcott that she was unable to write anything that would have popular appeal.What if these people had listened and become discouraged？Where would our 4world be without the music of Beethoven，the art of Rodin or the ideas of Albert Einstein and Walt Disney？As Oscar
16、 Levant once said， “Its not what you are but what you dont become that hurts.”You have great potential.When you believe in all you can be，rather than all you cannot become，you will find your place on earth.【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章列举了爱因斯坦、贝多芬、爱迪生等七个名人成功的故事，他们都曾得到别人较低的评价，但最终成功实现了自己的梦想；“相信自己”是他们成功的关键。1How
17、many successful people are mentioned as examples in the passage?ASix. BSeven.CEight. DNine.B 解析：细节理解题。文章第一段列举了爱因斯坦的故事，第二段讲述了贝多芬的故事，第三段提到了爱迪生的故事，第四段讲述了奥古斯特罗丹的故事，第五段提及了沃特迪士尼、恩里科卡鲁索、路易莎梅阿尔科特的故事，共列举了七个著名人物，故 B项正确。2Which of the following statements is RIGHT?AWhen he was young，Thomas Edison always got goo
18、d grades at school.BLevant thought Louisa May Alcott couldnt write any popular works.COnly Auguste Rodins uncle regarded him a boy of learning ability.DBoth Enrico Caruso and Beethoven achieved their dreams in music.D 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句、第五段的第二句及第六段的第二句可推知，贝多芬和恩里科卡鲁索都实现了他们的音乐梦想，故 D项正确。3Whats the mean
19、ing of the underlined sentence “Hes uneducable”？AHe cant be taught. BHe is very clever.CHe is different. DHe is a late success.A 解析：句意理解题。根据第四段他的父亲和他的叔叔对他的评价“I have an idiot(白痴) for a son.”“His uncle agreed.”可知，他们都认为他是白痴；据此可以推断，该句意为“他是教不会的” ，故 A项正确。4What is the best title of the passage?AWorking Har
20、d for SuccessBHaving DreamsCBelieving in YourselfDSelfchallengingC 解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文前五段列举了七个名人，他们的共同点是5都曾得到别人较低的评价，后来却成功实现了自己的梦想；本文的最后一句“When you believe in all you can be，rather than all you cannot become，you will find your place on earth.”为本文的主题句，据此可以判断，C 项“相信自己”最适合作本文标题。CIn 1959, when Jean Harpe
21、r was in the third grade, her teacher gave the class an assignment to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up.Jeans father was a crop dusting pilot in the little farming community in Northern California where she was raised, and Jean was very interested in airplanes and flying. Sh
22、e poured her heart into her report and included all of her dreams. She wanted to be a crop dusting pilot, make parachute jumps(跳伞), and be an airline pilot. Her paper came back with an “F“ on it. The teacher told her it was a “fairy tale“ and that none of the occupations she listed were womens jobs.
23、 Jean was devastated and humiliated.One day in her senior year of high school, her English teacher Mrs Dorothy Slaton gave the class an assignment. “If you had unlimited money, unlimited access to the finest schools, and unlimited talents and abilities, what would you do?“ Jean felt a rush of her ol
24、d enthusiasm, and with excitement she wrote down all her old dreams. The teacher leaned forward over her desk and said, “You do have unlimited abilities and talents. When you leave school, if you dont go for your dreams, no one will do it for you. You can have what you want if you want it enough.“Th
25、e hurt and fear of years of discouragement went away because of what Mrs Slaton had said. Jean felt excited and a little scared. She stayed after class and went up to the teachers desk. Jean thanked Mrs Slaton and told her about her dream of becoming a pilot. Mrs Slaton half rose and slapped the des
26、k top. “Then do it!“ she said.So Jean did. It didnt happen overnight. It took her 10 years of hard work. It wasnt in Jeans nature to stand up for herself when someone refused or humiliated her. Instead, she would quietly try to find another way.6She became a private pilot and then flew planes as a c
27、o-pilot (副驾驶员). In 1978, she became one of the first three female pilot trainees ever accepted by United Airlines and one of the only 50 women airline pilots in the nation at that time. Some years later, Jean Harper became a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines.1.When Jean Harper was in the third
28、grade, _.A.it was common for women to be airline pilotsB. her father advised her to be a pilot like him in the futureC. she was unsure about what she wanted to be when she grew upD. she was deeply hurt by her teachers comment on her dreams2.What was Mrs Slatons reaction when she learned about Jean H
29、arpers dream?A. Encouraging Jean to do what she wanted to.B. Offering Jean as much help as she could.C. Persuading Jean to give up her dream.D. Making Jean aware of all the possible difficulties.3.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. How Jean Harper achieved her flying dream.B. Jean Harpers gr
30、eat achievements in flying.C. The hardships Jean Harper experienced when trying to be a pilot.D. Jean Harpers determination to pursue her dream.4.What gave Jean Harper enough strength and faith to pursue her dream?A. Her fathers influence on her.B. Mrs Slatons support.C. Her decision to stand up for
31、 herself.D.A teachers humiliation when she was in the third grade.【文章大意】本文是一篇人物传记，介绍了 Jean Harper如何在英语老师的鼓励下，实现了当一名飞行员的梦想。1.D 【解析】细节理解题。由第二段中的“Jean was devastated and humiliated“和第四段中的“The hurt and fear of years of discouragement“可知答案为 D。73.B 【解析】段落大意题。最后一段主要讲述了 Jean Harper在飞行方面的成就，所以答案为 B。4.B 【解析】推
32、理判断题。文中提到的 Jean Harper的两位老师，一位打击她的梦想，让她几乎对此丧失信心；另一位老师给她无限的信心，让她相信自己，坚持追寻梦想，所以答案为 B。D(2017淄博高三诊断) Daydreaming was viewed as a waste of time.Or it was considered an unhealthy escape from real life and its duties.Daydreaming has always had a bad reputation, but now scientific research has showed that d
33、aydreaming may actually improve your mental health and creativity.It can even help you achieve your desired goals.Now some people are taking a fresh look at daydreaming.Some think it may be a very healthy thing to do.Researchers are finding daydreaming, they tell us, is a good means of relaxation.Bu
34、t its benefits go beyond this.A number of psychologists have conducted experiments and have reached some surprising conclusions.Dr.Joan TFreyberg has concluded that daydreaming contributes to intellectual growth.It also improves concentration, attention span, and the ability to get along with others
35、, she says.In an experiment with school children, the same researcher found that daydreaming led the children to pay more attention to details.They had more happy feelings.They worked together better.Another researcher reported that daydreaming seemed to produce improved selfcontrol and creative abi
36、lities.But thats only part of the_storyThe most remarkable thing about daydreaming may be its usefulness in shaping our future lives as we want them to be.Industrialist Henry JKaiser believed that much of his success was due to the positive use of daydreaming.He maintained that “you can imagine your
37、 future”Florence Nightingale dreamed of becoming a nurse.The young Thomas 8Edison pictured himself as an inventor.For these famous achievers, it appears that their daydreams came true.Of course daydreaming is no substitute(代替者) for hard work.You have to work hard to develop skills.Daydreaming alone
38、cant turn you into your hearts desire.But in combination with the more usual methods of selfdevelopment, it might make a critical difference.And who knows：You might see your own daydreams come true.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。一直以来，人们都认为白日梦是浪费时间。然而，现代科学研究表明，白日梦实际上可能改善精神健康和提高创造力，还有助于实现想要达成的目标。1From the scientific
39、 research, a few minutes daydreaming will _Arelieve stress effectively B improve gradesCescape from real life and duties Dgain a positive attitude towards examsA 解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句 Researchers are finding daydreaming, they tell us, is a good means of relaxation.可知，科学研究表明，白日梦能使人放松。故 A项正确。2According t
40、o Dr.Joan TFreyberg, daydreaming can _Areduce failure in examinationsBhelp rapid and continuous physical growthCimprove selfcontrol and creative abilitiesDbenefit improvement of concentrationD 解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 It also improves concentration, attention span, and the ability to get along with others,
41、 she says.可知，Joan TFreyberg 博士认为白日梦有助于集中注意力。故 D项正确。3What does “the_story” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AThe attention. BThe conclusion.CThe contribution. DThe concentration.B 解析： 指代判断题。第三段主要陈述了 Joan TFreyberg 博士的结论是白日梦有助于改善人的注意力。根据下文所举的例子可知，有关白日梦最值得注意的地方也许是它按照我们的愿望去塑造我们未来生活的作用。由此可知，第三段提到的内容只是结论中的一部分，所以“t
42、he_story”指的是结论。故 B项正确。94Nightingale and Edison are examples to explain that daydreaming probably_Aearns a good reputationBtakes the place of hard workCpictures future professionDturns the desire into realityC 解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段可知，Nightingale 梦想自己成为一名护士，年轻时的 Edison把自己想象成一个发明家。结合 For these famous achieve
43、rs, it appears that their daydreams came true.可推知，两个例子都在解释白日梦也许能勾画出未来的职业。故 C项正确。七选五(2017淄博高三诊断)Tips for Dealing with Work StressWhat would you do when you are under work pressure? 1._ The following are suggested ways to perform better under pressure.Think of a heavy workload as an exciting opportuni
44、ty to push yourself, learn new skills and show your ability.2._Handle your fears.3._ Often, your stress comes from worrying rather than from the problem youre facing.For example, worried about a presentation because youve never spoken in front of a group of people; dont know what to wear and the sou
45、nd equipment isnt working correctly.So, you should write down these fears and methodically address each one.4_ Regular exercise is critical to stress management.Dont ignore some exercise which you can actually do every day, such as walk to your office; stand up and stretch your back and neck muscles
46、 while you are on the phone.Tiding your desk is one of the most common, effective ways to calm and focus energy.Arrange your living lifestyle.Get six to eight hours of sleep, and go to bed at the same hour every night.Keep off the alcohol, which can disturb your sleep patterns.Tend to skip meals and
47、 pull late nights when you feel the heat at work.5._Spend time with your friends.During high pressure periods, dont lock yourself in a room with your work.Communicating with friends and colleagues, getting together with people who make you laugh, will refresh and inspire you.10ABoth could lead to bu
48、rnout.BShake a leg and clear up your desk.CPressure doesnt defeat you, fear does.DI think that stress would strengthen you, not tear you down.EIt helps people reduce tension and get into a productive frame of mind.FBeing able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.GComplaining
49、wastes your energy; instead greet an overloaded day with optimism.【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何从容应对压力提出了一些建议。1D 解析： 空格后提到以下是如何在压力下更好地工作的几种方式。D 项“我认为压力会让你坚强，而不是击垮你”引出下文，符合语境。故选 D。2G 解析： 根据上文可知，把工作重压当作自己进步、学习新技能和展示才能的机会，这是一种积极乐观的态度。G 项“抱怨只会浪费精力；相反用乐观的态度迎接任务繁重的一天”承接上文，符合语境。故选 G。3C 解析： 下文提到压力往往来自内心的担忧而不是你所面临的问题。C 项“压力不能击败你，内心的担忧却可以”联系下文，符合语境。故选 C。4B 解析： 所填句应是本段的主题句。根据下文可知，有规律的锻炼对减缓压力至关重要。根据本段最
