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Life in the future一、阅读理解。The story of Sir Nicholas Winton is the one that you would imagine could only happen on the silver screen. Sir Nicholas Winton was a British man who went to heroic efforts, potentially putting himself at risk, during World War II. Sir Winton was responsible for ensuring the safety of six hundred and sixty-nine Jewish children by aiding their escape from countries occupied by Nazis. Finally, the Jewish children were brought to England where he worked to make sure families in his native country would help the kids by taking them into their homes.Recently, this unbelievable story has again been making the rounds on the Internet, particularly after a rerun of the BBC show called “Thats Life”, which featured Sir Winton. People around the world were moved at the details of the story, with saying it to be the best story theyve ever seen.Sir Winton kept his entire plan pletely secret, even his wife had no idea about his planning until fifty years later. After the war, years passed and many people remained in the dark about Sir Wintons extraordinary achievement. Some fifty years later, his wife Greta was searching in their house and discovered a Wintons notebook which documented the names of all the children. She worked with BBC and they produced a TV episode (插曲) of their program “Thats Life” that served as an honor for Sir Wintons work.In 2003, Sir Winton was knighted by the Queen of England for his work. He also was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. He also had a small planet named after him by Czech astronomers. Sir Winton died peacefully in his sleep at the old age of one hundred and six, in 2015. Leaders around the world paid tribute (悼念). Israels ambassador to the United Kingdom, Daniel Taub, said, “He was a hero of our time, having saved 669 Jewish children from Nazis. His story, as a point of light in a period of darkness, will forever be remembered.”1.What happened to the 669 Jewish children?A. They were killed by Nazis.B. They returned to their own homes.C. They fled to their native countries.D. They were raised by English families.2.What made Wintons story spread widely?A. Peoples chatting online.B. The program “Thats Life”.C. His wifes promotion.D. Praises from some leaders.3.Which of the following can replace the underlined expression “remained in the dark, in Paragraph 3?A. felt doubtfulB. remained movedC. knew nothingD. criticized something4.What do we know about Winton?A. He was born in 1909.B. Nazis tried to arrest him.C. He named a small planet.D. Many children paid tribute to him.【文章大意】文章主要讲述Sir Nicholas Winton在纳粹期间帮助669个犹太孩子逃到英国的故事。如今而且BBC把这一故事搬上荧幕，让大众知道在黑暗时期还有这样一个英雄给人们带来光明。1.D 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Finally, the Jewish children were brought to England where he worked to make sure families in his native country would help the kids by taking them into their homes.”可知，669个犹太人孩子被带到了英国，并由英国家庭收养。故选D。3.C 【解析】词义猜测题。根据前面的句意可知，Sir Nicholas Winton一直对自己的英雄事迹保密，甚至是他的妻子。所以，此处应为不为人们所知道。故选。4.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Sir Winton died peacefully in his sleep at the old age of one hundred and six, in 2015.”可知，Sir Winton 生于1909年。故选。二、语法填空。The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, _1_shows its different beauty with the sunlight changing its color during the day, so _2_(technical) you can make a visit anytime of the day.However, sunrise is the best time _3_the monument is like a blooming flower when the day breaks. Moreover, visiting in the early morning, you can avoid not only the heat but the crowds. For those people in pursuit of some perfect shots who dont want to wait too long, getting up earlier can be very _4_(reward) In addition, a sunset visit is also a nice _5_(choose) if you are not a morning person. The temperature bees cooler _6_the burning afternoon and the monument _7_(surround) by soft silver light. Usually there are more visitors at sunset than sunrise; it takes patience _8_(capture) some good pictures. If you happen to be in Agra on the full moon day _9_2 days before/after, a night visit to the Taj Mahal is also available.Unlike what you see in the daytime, _10_outline of the structure against the dark sky and moonlight is full of peace and magic.1_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._ 篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。有人说，不看泰姬陵就不算到过印度。本文向读者介绍了参观泰姬陵的最佳时间。1which考查定语从句的引导词。所填词引导一个非限制性定语从句，先行词是The Taj Mahal，并且关系词在从句中作主语，故填which。2technically考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰整个句子，因此用副词。technically表示“严格来说”。3as/because考查连词。设空后的句子解释“sunrise is the best time”的原因，故用as或because引导原因状语从句。4rewarding考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空处在句中作表语，故用形容词形式rewarding，意为“值得的”。5choice考查词性转换。空前有“a nice”，故填名词choice。6after考查介词。本句中的“cooler”说明傍晚的温度要低一些，而且前一句中的sunset也表明是在炽热的下午之后。7is surrounded考查动词的时态和语态。句子的主语monument与surround之间存在被动关系，且此处描述一般情况和情形，应用一般现在时，故用一般现在时的被动语态。8to capture考查非谓语动词。本句为It takes . to do . 句式，因此用不定式。9or考查连词。此处表示“如果你碰巧在月圆的那天或者在此之前或之后的两天在Agra”。故用or表示“或者”。10the考查冠词。分析句子结构可知，空处表示特指，故用定冠词the。三、完形填空。阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可能填入空白处的最佳选项。I lived in Dallas，Texas nearly all my life with my dad，mom and younger brother.We were raised to _1_ others，value education，and get all that we could out of life.My parents always say，“Work _2_ and the world is yours.”They are _3_ without a helpful word of_4_ or a bit of encouragement when life gets_5_.My parents always _6_ me to go to college.However, when I_7_ at 16 years old that Id rather get married to a man _8_ go to college，they never stopped telling me they loved me and I could do anything I wanted to.Thankfully，they persuaded me.I graduated from high school and currently _9_ the University of Oklahoma studying medicine.I want to make the world a_10_ place to live in.Every time I call home to tell them about a grade received in the chemistry lab or_11_ class it is that Im working hardest on for the moment，they tell me how _12_ of me they are.I know there are college kids out there that have no one to _13_ home to when they get an“A”on a project and I feel incredibly_14_ to have my parents.They never_15_ loving me or believing in me.Parents are the best gift that God gives me._16_ their constant love and encouragement，I wouldnt believe I can _17_ the world.My parents _18_ me to always fight for what I _19_ in.So Im working toward something really great and can only hope I_20_ to make them proud.1A.inspireBrespectCguide Dfollow2A.hard BsolidlyCattentively Dintelligently3A.sometimes BanytimeCever Dnever4A.method BadviceCeducation Dintroduction5A.tough BsmoothCbright Dhappy6A.reminded BsupposedCdesigned Dexpected7A.decided BhesitatedCjudged Dremembered8A.but BandCthan Dwhile9A.joined BattendedCserved Dadmitted10A.fortable BsuitableCpeaceful Dbetter11A.whenever BwhicheverCwherever Dhowever12A.ashamed BnervousCproud Dmodest13A.go BrunCreturn Dcall14A.blessed BannoyedCpraised Drelaxed15A.stopped BhelpedCblamed Dprevented16A.With BWithoutCUnder DBeneath17A.change BdestroyCconquer Dchallenge18A.forced BorderedCallowed Dtaught19A.enjoy BworkCbelieve Dlive20A.want BwishChave Dcontinue【解题导语】爸爸、妈妈、弟弟和“我”住在达拉斯，父母教育我们要尊重别人，重视教育，他们的爱和鼓励对“我”意义重大。1B根据全文内容可知，父母教育我们要尊重别人，重视教育。respect意为“尊敬，尊重”，符合语境。2A父母总是教育我们：“努力工作，世界就是你们的。”故选A。3D当生活变得艰难时，父母总会给我们有益的建议或一些鼓励。never without为双重否定，表示肯定的意思。4B参见上题解析。a helpful word of advice表示“有用的建议”。5A参见3题解析。tough“艰难的，艰苦的”。6D根据该段中的“Thankfully, they persuaded me”可知，父母一直期望“我”上大学并最终说服了“我”。expect“期望，期待”。7A根据下文父母对“我”的劝说可知，16岁时“我”决定(decided)结婚而不是上大学。8C16岁时“我”决定结婚而不是上大学。would rather.than.为固定用法，表示“宁愿而不愿”。9B根据文中的“they persuaded me.I graduated from high school and.medicine”可知，“我”高中毕业后上了一所大学。attend意为“经常去，定期去(学校、教堂等)”。10D根据文中的“the University of Oklahoma studying medicine”可知，“我”主修医学，想让这个世界成为更好的(better)可供人们生活的地方。11B每次当“我”打电话告诉他们“我”在实验室里的成绩或是“我”当时正努力学习的任何一门课程时，他们会告诉“我”他们以“我”为傲。whichever class意为“无论哪一门课”。12C父母以“我”取得的成绩而自豪。be proud of为固定用法，意为“以自豪”。13D“我”知道有的大学生在得到一个“A”时，因没家人所以无法打电话回家。故选D。14A和那些得了“A”却没有家人可告知的同学相比，“我”有这样的父母是非常有福的。blessed意义“有福的”。15A父母从不停止对“我”的爱，从不停止对“我”的信赖。stop doing sth.“停止做某事”。16B没有(Without)父母持续不断的爱和鼓励，“我”不可能相信“我”能改变世界。17A参见上题解析。故选A。18D父母一直教育(taught)“我”去为“我”认为对的事而奋斗。19C参见上题解析。believe in sth.“认为某事好(或对、可接受)”，符合语境。20D“我”会继续努力，希望父母继续为“我”感到自豪。continue to do sth.表示“继续做某事”，为固定用法。四、短文改错。 My grandfather is very kind to me. He loved me very much. I am the apple of his eye, and when it es to my study, he is very strict and will never let me to be lazy. Every day he spends more than one hour examine my homework. With his help, I have been doing well my studies. My grandfather is also warmhearted to people whom are his neighbors or plete strangers and is always ready to help them.One day, the girl, one of his neighbor, injured her leg carelessly.My grandfather took the girl to the hospital immediate and paid the fees with her own savings.答案： My grandfather is very kind to me. He me very much. I am the apple of his eye, when it es to my study, he is very strict and will never let me be lazy. Every day he spends more than one hour my homework. With his help, I have been doing well my studies. My grandfather is also warmhearted to people are his neighbors or plete strangers and is always ready to help them.One day, girl, one of his ， injured her leg carelessly.My grandfather took the girl to the hospital and paid the fees with own savings.难项分析：第二处：andbut考查连词。前后句之间为转折关系，故用but。第六处：whomwho/that考查定语从句的引导词。先行词是people，关系词在从句中作主语，故用who/that。注意：whom在从句中作宾语。第十处：herhis考查代词。根据语境可知，此处指作者爷爷自己的积蓄，故用his。五、七选五
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