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Unit 17 Laughter 阅读理解AIts an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? My wife says no because we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and whats the point if you cant go on holiday. The joy of a recession (不景气) means no argument next year we just wont go.Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship to its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday. A YouGov survey of 2,000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging to couples.Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money may be different things to men and women. People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what its for, he explains. Theyll say its to save, to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you love them. He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that theyve achieved something. The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know whats going on with their finances, but they dont. There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking about money than about death. But you both need to know what youre doing, whos paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you dont have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.1. What does the author say about going on holiday in Paragraph 1?A. It will cost them too much money.B. Few people can afford it without working hard.C. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.D. It is the chief cause of family quarrels.2. According to the text, what does Kim Stephenson believe?A. Money is often a symbol of a persons status.B. Money means a great deal to both men and women.C. Men and women spend money on different things.D. Men and women view money in different ways.3. The author suggests that couples should_.A. put their money together instead of keeping it separatelyB. discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationshipC. make efforts to reach agreement on their family budgetsD. avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic【文章大意】文章通过度假的问题引入话题，男人和女人对钱的看法是不一样的，夫妻应该就钱的问题多进行讨论，这样可以建立健康的关系。1. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第四句I say you only live once and we work hard and whats the point if you cant go on holiday.可知，我们的努力工作是值得去度假的，故选C。3. B【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句In a healthy relationship, you dont have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.可知，作者认为夫妻应该就钱的问题多讨论，这样可以建立健康的关系，故选B。B(2017江西南昌十校模拟)Singapores schools have bee global role models, with high results in international tests.But now they want to movebeyond thistowards something that encourages creativity and what they term “holistic(全面的) education”Minister for Education, Heng Swee Keat, says this is “less about content knowledge”， but “more about how to process information”He describes this challenge of innovating as being able to “tell truths from untruths, connect seemingly different things, and create knowledge even as the context changes”This strategy aims to prepare todays students for thedemands of the next 20 years.It means that schools are under more pressure, and will be given more freedom, to e up with creative ways to teach students. So instead of the traditional images of highpressure Asian schools, with rows of heads buried in books, they are trying different approaches to learning.To put this into practice, on a sunny April morning, 80 students from one of Singapores top schools were traveling outdoors.The nineto tenyearolds from Rosyth School were on a “learning journey” in a park, with science topics and values such as caring for the environment.“We are conducting a biopsy(活组织检查) to find out why a bee, a fish, a bird and a plant mysteriously died，”said student Darren Ong.“Is it because of human actions？”They photographed “evidence” on smartphones and digital cameras, getting facts on plant and animal species on their iPads.“In one activity, I can cover three topics，” said science teacher Lin Lixun. “They can really learn through handson experience and putting things into action，” said moral education teacher, Joslyn Huang.【解题导语】新加坡的学校向来以优异的考试成绩在国际上闻名。但是，如今新加坡的学校不再仅仅满足于考试成绩的领先，他们开始推行一种旨在培养学生创造力的“全面教育”。1According to the passage, what are Singapores schools famous for?ATest results.BStrict management.CTeaching quality.DThe learning environment.A解析：细节理解题。由第一段中的“Singapores schools have bee globalrole models, with high results in international tests.”可知，新加坡的学校在国际考试中向来成绩优异，并因此成为全球学校学习的榜样，故A项正确。2What does Singapores “holistic education” lay emphasis on?AStudents moral behavior.BStudents content knowledge.CStudents creative ability.DStudents handson experience.C解析：细节理解题。结合第一段中的“encourages creativity”及第二段的“less about content knowledge.this challenge of innovating”可知，新加坡的“全面教育”强调的是对学生创造力的培养，故C项正确。3The 80 students from Rosyth School conducted a biopsy to find out _Ahow to improve the environmentBhow to protect animals and plantsCrelationships between human behavior and climate changeDrelationships between human actions and some animals deathD解析：细节理解题。由倒数第二段可知，这些学生进行活组织检查的目的是找出一些动植物的死因与人类活动之间的关系。4The author tells us about Singapores schools different ways of learning by _Agiving examplesBmaking contrastsClisting figuresDanalyzing cause and effectA解析：写作手法题。文章第三段提到，新加坡的学校打算尝试新的教学方式；接着第四、五段举了Rosyth School组织学生到户外学习的例子。由此可知，作者是通过举例的方式来说明新加坡在教育方面的新尝试的。CA recent survey in the United States showed that the average family spent more money on its pets than on its children. Although rather shocking, it should not surprise anyone who has seen the doggy parlours(客厅) where loved pets rest. Are Americans unique in treating their little friends in this way? No, the English, too, pay more attention to their pets.This can clearly be seen when we look at pet foods，which often contain more vitamins than human food. They certainly cost much. Last year the British public spent two hundred million pounds on pet food alone, to say nothing of veterinary bills or animal furniture. It is difficult not to feel angry about this when considering what the same amount could do for victims of starvation and poverty, so its not unusual for me to get hot under collar when I read an old man left all his money to his dog instead of his children.There are a variety of reasons why I find pets-raising alarming. They cause physical problems. An example of this is New York where they have great difficulty getting rid of the mess that dogs leave on the streets. Many people find this funny, but in a number of large cities it is a major problem. Animals can cause disease, too. It is the threat of babies a disease with no known cure.Another problem is the carelessness of pet owners. Most little children want a dog or a cat，and they continually push their mothers and fathers until they get one. It is only when the sweet little thing has been brought home that the parents realize how much time and money must be spent on Rover or Bonzo. Then they just abandon it. As a result, they are allowed to run free. English farmers lose hundreds of sheep a year, killed by someones pet and you must have read of children being hurt by some pets of their own.Lastly, I would only suggest that we have got our priorities wrong and that something should be done about it. In my view, its time we stopped being sentimental about pets. I can see no reason why we should get upset when animals are cut up for medical experiments. This will lead us to discovering cures for serious human diseases, then I say,keep cutting!1. The doggy parlours are mentioned in the 1st paragraph to show _. A. what costly lives the pets are livingB. where Americans keep their petsC. why children love their pets so muchD. how much pets depend on their masters2. In the second paragraph to get hot under the collar probably means _. A. getting quite hotB. being excitedC. feeling extremely angryD. receiving a fashionable shirt3. According to the author, in which field can animals be most useful?A. Food. B. Sports.C. Entertainment. D. Medicine.4. What is the authors attitude towards pets-raising?A. Sympathetic. B. Opposed.C. Pitiful. D. Supportive.【文章大意】这是一篇议论文。作者通过介绍饲养宠物存在的种种问题(譬如饲养成本昂贵、宠物致人受伤、传染疾病等)，表达了自己反对饲养宠物，而是应当将宠物用于贡献人类医学实验的观点。1. A【解析】推理判断题。the doggy parlours所在的句子就是为了进一步阐释第一句A recent survey in the United States showed that the average family spent more money on its pets than on its children.，即如今人们在饲养宠物上花销巨大的现状。故答案为A。3. D【解析】推理判断题。从本文的最后两句I can see no reason why we should get upset.This will lead us to discovering cures for serious human diseases.可知作者认为宠物在人类医学领域可以起着有益的作用。因此答案为D。4. B【解析】观点态度题。文章前面介绍了成本昂贵、传染疾病等饲养宠物的危害，后面又提到应把宠物用于贡献人类医学领域中去，故而可以看出作者对于饲养宠物的做法持反对态度。因此答案为B。D(2017河北省高三三市联考)We talk about people being “colourblind” but very few of us are.Even those who describe themselves as colourblind are normally just colour lack.A strongly colourblind person will still be able to tell 20 different colours, pared to the 100 or so that normalsighted people see.Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific, is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble.It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.Not being able to see in colour is bad enough.But one islander, Herrol, whos a fisherman, also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burntout image.“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun，” he says，“because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”But if being truly colourblind is rare, why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world?Well, we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami(海啸)As few as 20 people survived, one of whom was the king.Its believed he had a genetic fault that caused colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.There is one advantage.Herrol can see well, really well, in the dark.So when it gets dark, Herrol and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish.They hang up flaming torches and the fish are attracted to the flames.“This type of fishing is fun，” Herrol says, “especially if we catch plenty.So even though its hard work we enjoy it.”【解题导语】Pingelap因很多居民是色盲而闻名。由于统治该岛的国王是色盲，他将这一基因遗传给了后代。1What is Pingelap famous as?AA tiny island.BA beautiful island.CA mentally troubled island.DA colourblind island.D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.”可知，Pingelap因为岛上很多居民是色盲而出名，故D项正确。2What can we infer about Herrol?AHe may stay at home when its sunny.BHe is interested in burntout images.CHe likes taking photos very much.DHe doesnt live in Pingelap any more.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句Herrol所说的话“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun.because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”可知，Herrol发现在阳光下他无法看清东西，所以无法工作；据此可以判断，阳光充足时他可能会待在家里，故A项正确。3Why are about onetenth of people in Pingelap seriously colourblind?ABecause Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis.BBecause the king had an unlucky marriage.CBecause the kings genetic fault played a role.DBecause the king made a serious mistake.C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的最后一句“Its believed he had a genetic fault that caused colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.”可知，该岛的国王是色盲，他将这一基因遗传给了后代，故岛上很多人是色盲，故C项正确。4What would be the best title for the text?AThe Island of ColourblindnessBThe Disadvantage of HerrolCThe History of PingelapDThe Advantage of ColourblindnessA解析：标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是第二段的第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.”可知，本文主要介绍了色盲岛Pingelap, 故A项最适合作本文标题。 七选五(2017南昌二模) How to Bee a Better ReaderLanguage and literacy(读写能力) are among mankinds greatest inventions.Evolving and even dying over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes.Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives.1._Take it slow.Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially pared with others, but the truth is that the faster you read, the less likely you are to prehend fully what youre reading.2._ Reading is a lifelong process; learning to read closely and slowly will help you bee faster over time without missing anything.3._When humans first began reading written words, it was unusual to read in silence.Though generally inappropriate for muters or for latenight adventurers, reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.4._ If so, you will begin to read more accurately and with better vocal expression.Try listening to the author reading their own workyoull be surprised to find how clearly it es through on the page.Write.5_ How and what you read affects how and what you write, and the best readers often make the best writers.But while much can be learned from close, repeated readings, there are many secretive pleasures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing.ARead aloud.BGet into the rhythm of the authors voice.CHere are 3 ways to bee a better reader.DWriting and reading go handinhand.ETry writing every day for a month; you will never read the same again.FThe ability to read is important to form an identity and express ones feelings.GIn that case, do not hesitate to reread the passage.【解题导语】本文就如何成为一个好的读者提出了三条建议。1C解析：根据下文提出的三点建议可知，C项“下面是成为一名好读者的三点建议”能够引出下文，符合语境。故选C。2G解析：上文提到你阅读的速度越快，你就越不可能完全理解所读的内容。下文提到阅读是终生的过程。G项“在这种情况下，不要犹豫，再读一遍”联系上下文，符合语境。故选G。3A解析：根据下文中的“reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability”可知，大声朗读是提高阅读技能最好的方式之一。A项“大声阅读”能够概括本段内容，符合语境。故选A。4B解析：根据上下文可知，朗读是提高阅读技能的其中一个方式。根据下文可知，如果以图书作者的节奏朗读的话，你会朗读得更加准确，更生动。B项“用作者的声音节奏朗读”符合语境。故选B。5D解析：根据本段内容可知，阅读的方法和内容影响写作的方法和内容，最好的读者往往能成为最好的作家。D项“写作和阅读要保持一致，同时进行”符合本段主题，符合语境。故选D。、七选五The book A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind Obesity and How We Can End It by Deborah Cohen, a senior natural scientist, is very popular now. 1 But according to this book, the following are some misunderstandings of obesity or being overweight.1. If youre obese, blame your genes. 2 Yet, between 1980 and 2000, the number of Americans who are obese has doubled too quickly for genetic factors to be responsible. At restaurants, a dollar puts more calories on our plates than ever before, because restaurant meals usually have more calories than what we prepare at home, so people who eat out more frequently have higher rates of obesity than those who eat out less.2. If youre obese, you lack self-control.Research shows that if we are faced with too much information, we have a tendency to make poor choices on diet. 3 Even the most vigilant(警觉的) people may not be good controllers of themselves.3. 4 Although the US Department of Agriculture estimates that fewer than 5 percent of Americans live in the food deserts, about 65 percent of the nations population is obese. For most of us, obesity is not related to access to more fresh fruits and vegetables, but to the choices we make in supermarkets.4. The problem is not that we eat too much, but that we dont exercise.Michelle Obamas Lets Move campaign is based on the idea that if kids exercise more, childhood obesity rates will decrease. 5 In fact, although a drop in work-related physical activity may explain up to 100 fewer calories burned, leisure physical activity appears to have increased.A. Lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables is a cause of obesity.B. Obesity rates have increased.C. Fresh fruits and vegetables we choose in a supermarket are related to obesity.D. But there was no obvious decrease in physical activity levels as obesity rates climbed in the 1980s and1990s.E. People hold different views on obesity.F. People benefit a lot from physical activities.G. Our world has bee so rich in food that we can be led to consume too much in ways we cant understand.【语篇解读】肥胖是现代社会的主要问题之一。Deborah Cohen 的A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind Obesity and How We Can End It一书中，作者介绍了人们对肥胖问题的几种误解。1.E 【解析】根据下句由转折意义的内容But according to this book, the following are some misunderstandings of obesity or being overweight.（但该书认为下面几点是关于肥胖的几点误解）可知，人们对肥胖问题观点不一，故E项正确。2.B 【解析】根据下句内容Yet, between 1980 and 2000, the number of Americans who are obese has doubled too quickly for genetic factors to be responsible.（然而，在1980年到2000年，美国肥胖的人数就翻了一番。该速度太快，可见肥胖并非遗传因素所致）可知，此处表示肥胖比例有所增加，故B项正确。3.G 【解析】根据上句Research shows that if we are faced with too much information, we have a tendency to make poor choices on diet.（研究表明，如果我们面临太多信息，我们很可能会就节食作出糟糕的选择）可知，该句应表示我们现在的食物如此丰富以致于我们会被引导以自己难以想象的方式去消耗食物，故选G项。5.D 【解析】根据下句although a drop in work-related physical activity may explain up to 100 fewer calories burned, leisure physical activity appears to have increased.（尽管跟工作相关的体力活动减少导致人们少燃烧多达100卡路里，但休闲体力活动似乎有所增加）可知，在二十世纪八十年代和九十年代，人们的体力活动并未明显减少，故选D项。
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