1、400meter and 4800meter relays,and colleges are even interested in me!My crosscounty team won the 2011 County and Regional Championship.When I accepted my award,my mom cried because she was so proud of me,and for once,I was proud of myself.Even though Im a specialeducation student,I now know that my
2、learning disability does not define me.I can hold my head up high because track has allowed me to spread my wings and truly fly!【语篇解读】作者是一个在学习上有障碍的学生,但却在田径运动中找到了自己的价值。1The underlined sentence in Para.1 may mean“ ”AI can easily breathe on the trackBtrack and field is where I liveCtrack and field is m
3、y lifeDI take track and field as a sport【解析】句意理解题。根据第一段画线句子后面的“It is the only sport that has allowed me to spread my wings and truly fly.”可知,作者认为田径运动让他展翅翱翔,所以他视田径为生命,因此选C。【答案】C2What is the problem with the writer?AHe didnt want to make friends.BHe didnt get much love from his parents.CHe weighed a l
4、ittle less than others.DHe had a poor learning ability.【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的“diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of three”可知,作者学习能力有问题,因此选D。【答案】D3The first time the writer was on the track,he Afelt as normal as othersBwas proud of himselfCwas still a little shyDtreated himself as a hero根据第三段的
5、最后一句“For the first time in my life I felt normal.”可知选A。【答案】A4The best title for the passage may be “ ”AFly in the SkyBSpread My WingsCTry Track BravelyDBe an Honorable Student【解析】标题归纳题。作者在学习上有障碍,但是从事田径运动却如鱼得水,是一名天生的田径运动员,田径运动让作者找到了自己的价值,有了展翅飞翔的机会。故B项符合文章主题。【答案】BBBack when our children were small,who
6、 could have imagined what life would hold for them:pressures surrounding alcohol,drugs,and consequences.We recognize that our childrens need for independence grows as they do.And talking about touchy(棘手的)subjects can be especially difficult when teens to tune us outDriving a teen to meet his/her fri
7、ends may seem like an unpleasant thing,unless you recognize it as an opportunity to talk.Of course,you may have to get the conversation going.If you worry about losing control of the conversation,try to do something you both enjoy together,like cooking,hiking,or going to a concert or museum.“Before
8、I discuss topics like alcohol or drugs with my son,”one father says,“I do a little homework.Often its as simple as checking the phone book for hotlines or asking my doctor to recommend some pamphlets.If my son is not willing to discuss a touchy subject,I can still give him a number to call or an art
9、icle to read.And,of course,I tell him Im always available if he needs my help.”Dont start a personal attack or hold a family conference to open a dialogue on a tough subject.No matter how serious the subject is,its important not to be heavyhanded or much focus on your child.Say youve read an article
10、 or heard about a troubling situation from a colleague or a friend.Share this information with your teenager; then ask his/her opinion rather than offering yours.Suppose youre discussing AIDS,and you can arouse your childrens interest by asking:Do you believe it cant happen to you?Do your friends di
11、scuss AIDS among themselves?What are some strategies to stay safe?When a teen feels that the two of you are exploring a subject together,he/she is likely to share his/her own thoughts.【语篇解读】本文探讨了父母就棘手的话题如何和孩子进行有效的沟通。5Whats the purpose of the passage?ATo explain what tough subjects involve in childre
12、n.BTo offer tips on how to talk about tough subjects with children.CTo show the importance of childrens tough subjects.DTo give some examples on children【解析】写作意图题。从文章第二至第五四个段落的具体内容可知,本文意在就如何和孩子谈论棘手话题给父母们提出有效方法,因此B项正确。6In the first paragraph,the underlined part “tune us out” can be explained as “ ”Ag
13、o along well with usBrely much on usCunderstand what we saidDpay no attention to what we said【解析】词义猜测题。结合画线短语前的“.our childrens need for independence grows as they do.”可知,随着孩子的成长,他们的独立性也在增长,所以可推测此短语应与D项“对我们的话置之不理”意思相近。7According to the passage,the father mentioned in the third paragraph may agree tha
14、t Aparents should do certain research before talking about a serious subject with their childrenBparents should avoid talking about such topics as alcohol and drugs with their childrenCchildren should turn to their parents first if they need any helpDchildren should see a doctor or read a book if th
15、ey meet with big health problems【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段内容,尤其是“Before I discuss topics like alcohol or drugs with my son,”one father says,“I do a little homework.Often its as simple as checking the phone book.”可知,这位父亲赞同在与孩子讨论严肃的话题前应先做些准备工作,故A项符合题意。8In the case of discussing AIDS,what parents can do is to Ash
16、are opinions with their colleagues or friendsBinspire their children to express their ideasCremind their children of the danger of itDgive their children as much advice as possible根据最后一段的内容,尤其是最后一句“When a teen feels that the two of you are exploring a subject together,he/she is likely to share his/h
17、er own thoughts.”可知B项正确。CLast night I had a long talk with my roommate.It was late at night and everywhere seemed so quiet.We wanted to share our feelings in that kind of atmosphere.We talked about our childhood,our present and future lives.I was so surprised when hearing my roommate Jennys point of
18、 view.She thought that someone could also lead a happy life even if he or she just received high school education,because he or she could learn more useful things in society,compared to the university students.That shocked me very much.I was asked to study harder and harder,which is an undoubted fac
19、t.Life is too short while 16 years is too long.Lots of students lives include hard work,lack of sleep and stress.And now,Im admiring her opinion.In the future,we should first choose an easy life.We do not have to buy anything expensive; we just need warm families and healthy bodies.Forget all those
20、terrible things.Why not spend time with our loved ones?Why would we waste our dear time in fighting for a hundred million dollars?We can never spend it all,can we?【语篇解读】怎样才能过上幸福的生活,不同的人有不同的观点。9The people in this passage are most probably Aprimary school students Bjunior middle school studentsCworker
21、s in a factory Duniversity students由文中詹妮的观点和“while 16 years is too long”可知作者是一名大学生。10The author was shocked by Jennys words because AJenny didnt want to go to collegeBJennys point of view was all new to the authorCJennys idea was the same as the authorsDJenny knew what kind of future she wanted由“Tha
22、t shocked me very much.”可知作者的想法与詹妮的想法大相径庭,所以感到震惊。11What is an easy life according to the passage?AExpensive things and travels.BA good future and suitable environment.CWarm families and good health.DMore money and knowledge.根据文中“.we should first choose an easy life.We do not have to buy anything exp
23、ensive;we just need warm families and healthy bodies.”可知答案为C项。12What did the author think of her past life as a student?AShe thought it was boring and full of pains because no one understood her.BShe thought she couldnt have finished it without others help.CShe thought she did nothing wrong through
24、it and felt relaxed.DShe thought she was forced to study and took great pains to get through it.由文中“I was asked to study harder and harder,.Lots of students lives include hard work,lack of sleep and stress.”可知答案为D项。DAcross Europe,young people are doing the same calculations (计算):pay their way throug
25、h three or four years of higher education for uncertain returns,or take their chances without a degree.Giulia is 20 years old.She is in her second year at Sapienza University in Rome,studying communication science,but has decided to drop out.Is this because she chose the wrong subject?Nolike many ot
26、her students in Italy,she simply no longer believes that her degree will help her to find a job.Not only has the financial crisis left many facing an uncertain future,but the education system itself is believed to be useless.According to the latest report from the national committee for university g
27、rading,less than 60% of pupils with highschool diplomas enrolled (入学) at an Italian university,the lowest percentage for 30 years.Entrylevel salaries for graduates are shrinking,and yet a degree is still a big advantage in the fight against unemployment.Among 25 to 29yearold graduates in the Europea
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