1、 B. He wanted to show off his riding skills for the girls. C. They wanted to know whose horse could run fastest. D. They teased him about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.2. During the race, _.A. the authors horse outran the girls horses the whole timeB. the author was confident that Tawny was
2、 in controlC. the girls were so anxious to win that they sweated a lotD. the authors good performance took Taylore by surprise3. When the race ended, the authors heart pounded because _.A. he was feeling thrilled and youngB. it was really tough exercise for himC. he was worried that the girls might
3、be in dangerD. he felt quite embarrassed that he had lost the race4. The phrase kick up my heels at the end can be replaced by _.A. devote myself B. enjoy myselfC. accept my challenge D. take part in running competition【文章大意】文章描述作者和两个女孩骑马比赛，这让作者感到兴奋，也感到虽然自己上了年纪，但是有一颗年轻的心。1.A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段的We were
4、 two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason,I pushed Tawny into a gallop（飞驰）. The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.可知，作者的马飞驰起来使得其它马想要赶上。故选A。3.A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart pounded too, but not from exercis
5、e. Because despite my wrinkles （皱纹）, glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart.可知，比赛结束的时候，作者的心狂跳因为他感觉兴奋而且年轻。BI think it was October, 1982. A friend had business dealings in the city of Reno, Nevada, and I was asked to accompany her on an overnight trip. While she conducted her business, I
6、was aimlessly wandering down Virginia Street, heading into a most gloriously beautiful sunset. I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty, but I couldnt make eye contact with anyone. Quickly I ducked into a department store and asked the lady behind the counter if she could
7、 come outside for just a minute. She looked at me as though I were from some other planet and said，“Well.” Surprisingly, she followed me out.When she got outside I said to her, “Just look at that sunset! Nobody out here was looking at it and I just had to share it with someone.”For a few seconds we
8、just looked. Then I said, “Gods in his heaven and alls right with the world.” I thanked her for coming out to see it and sharing the beauty. Four years later my situation had changed considerably. I had come to the end of a twentyyear marriage. I was alone and on my own for the first time in my life
9、. One day, while my clothes were going around, I picked up a Unity Magazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar circumstances. She had come to the end of a marriage, moved to a strange community, and the only job she could find was one she disliked: cosmetic sales in a departme
10、nt store. We had a lot in common. Then something happened to her that changed everything. She said a woman came into her department store and asked her to step outside to look at a sunset. The stranger had said “Gods right with the world，”and she had realized the truth in that statement and that she
11、 simply had not been seeing it. From that moment on, she turned her life around.【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者与陌生的女店员分享看到的日落美景，而这次经历改变了这位女店员的人生。文章旨在告诉读者用乐观积极的态度面对变化不定的人生。【长难句分析】One day, while my clothes were going around, I picked up a Unity Magazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar ci
12、rcumstances.（第四段第四句）分析：该句为主从复合句。“who had been in similar circumstances”为who引导的定语从句，修饰先行词a woman; while引导时间状语从句。译文：一天，我四处闲逛时在Unity Magazine上阅读到了一篇文章，该文章是关于一位和我有着相同遭遇的女士的。1. Why did the writer duck into a department store?AShe found it was boring with nobody talking to her.BShe wanted to buy something
13、 for her friend.CShe wanted to find somebody to share the beautiful sunset.DShe thought it was her responsibility to share the natural beauty with others.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。【关键句】While she conducted her business, I was aimlessly wandering down Virginia Street, heading into a most gloriously beautiful suns
14、et. I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty, but I couldnt make eye contact with anyone.（第一段第三、四句）在她处理业务期间，我漫无目的地在Virginia大街上闲逛，眼前便是辉煌壮丽的日落美景。我迫切地想在街上找个人和他分享美景，可是我一个人都没有找到。【解题思路】该题提问的是作者溜进商店的原因。根据关键句并结合文章第二段内容可知，作者溜进商店是为了邀请别人一起欣赏日落美景。故C项正确。2. What does the sentence “Gods
15、 right with the world” mean?AWe should be optimistic in the face of uncertainty.BWe should believe in God who can help us when we are in trouble.CWe should never hold the belief that God can change our life. DWe should be independent and enjoy ourselves in spite of difficulties.A考查句意理解。【关键句】.and she
16、 had realized the truth in that statement and that she simply had not been seeing it.From that moment on, she turned her life around.（最后一段最后两句）她已经认识到了这句话中蕴含的真理，只是一直没有留意过。从那一刻起，她的人生发生了翻天覆地的改变。【解题思路】通读全文可知，这句话共出现过两次，第一次是在第三段第二句；第二次是在第五段第三句。结合最后一段最后两句及第四段和第五段描述的该女士最终改变了自己的人生可知，该句是在说前途未卜时，我们应保持积极乐观的心态。故
17、A项正确。3. What do you think finally changed the writers attitude towards life?AThe old magazine she came across. BThe encouragement from the woman.CThe sunset they enjoyed four years ago. DThe womans story.D考查推理判断。【解题思路】该题问的是你认为是什么最终改变了作者对待生活的态度。根据文章内容可知，作者邀请一位女士一起分享日落美景这一举动及在观景时所发出的感悟改变了这位女士看待人生的态度，从
18、而改变了她的人生。如今作者和这位女士之前的遭遇相似，得知她已改写自己的命运。由此可推知，这位女士的故事会改变作者对待人生的态度。故D项正确。4. What may be the best title for the text? ADepending on yourself BSharing beauty CStruggling every day DNever giving up halfwayB考查标题概括。【关键句】While she conducted her business, I was aimlessly wandering down Virginia Street，heading
19、 into a most gloriously beautiful sunset.I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty，but I couldn我迫切地想告诉街上的人以便同他们分享美景，可是我一个人都没有找到。【解题思路】根据关键句并结合全文内容可知，文章由“欣赏日落美景”引出故事，且两次提到观景的感悟，告诉读者用积极乐观的态度来面对变化不定的人生。B项“分享美景”最适合做文章标题。故B项正确。二、七选五Youre growing up.That means youre probably exp
20、eriencing lots of changes，all at once.Your body is changing.It might even seem as if your entire self is changing.It can be confusing and even scary. 1 And its good!Growing up means that you can do more，learn more，and start to make your mark on the world.In order for that to happen, your body produc
21、es chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow.Hormone levels change constantly，rising and falling. 2 But its partly to blame for intense emotions，surprising reactions，and mood swings.Because of the way your brain develops，it is somewhat ruled by emotions now and through your teen ye
22、ars.As a result, growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster！ 3 Take care of yourself.If you eat right，sleep enough，and get good exercise，your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress. 4 When you feel your moods swinging or youre upset，or confused，some quiet time will allow you
23、to gather your thoughts and get calmer. Practice relaxing your body and deep breathing when you wake up and when you go to bed. 5 Plus，when stuff happens during the day，youll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react.Your body is changing.ATake a timeout.BBut the tr
24、uth is，it happens to every teen.CWork out regularly to keep physically fit.DThis changing is needed for your bodys development.EIt will help you fall asleepand start the morning right.FHere are a few things you can do to make the ride smoother.GUsually，these feelings settle down when you realize wha
25、t is going on.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了青少年如何应对成长过程中的一些变化。1B由空前的“confusing and even scary”和空后的“good”可知，空处在这里起承上启下的作用，所以选B项。2D由空前一句可知，荷尔蒙的水平一直在不断地改变，忽高忽低；D项中的“This changing”与空前的“change”相对应，所以选D项。3F空前的“an emotional roller coaster”与F项中的“make the ride smoother”相对应，且由下文列举的几个要点可知，F项符合文意。4A由本段中的“一些安静的时间将使你集中精神，安静下来”可知，A项正确。5E空前的“Pr
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