英语小题综合练16.docx

1、英语小题综合练16小题综合练1.阅读理解(题源:读者文摘考查热点:公益事业)“Beauty isnt about having a pretty face,” begins a motivational quote. “Its about having a pretty mind, a pretty heart, and a pretty soul. Oh, and pretty nails!”That may be Angela Peters motto. Last July, Peters, rolled her wheelchair into a nail salon (沙龙) at t

2、he Walmart shopping center in Burton to have her nails done. But Peters, who has cerebral palsy (脑瘫), was turned away. The salon told her that they were afraid it would be too difficult to properly paint her nails given that her hands kept shaking. What was meant to be a day of beauty for Peters was

3、 now a disappointment. A Walmart cashier about to go on her break happened to see this. Ebony Harris recognized Peters as a Walmart regular. “Shes just like everyone else. She wants to look pretty. So why cant she?” Harris said.Harris approached Peters. “Do you want me to do your nails?” she asked.A

4、 smile spread across Peters face. “Yeah!” Harris led Peters into the supermarket, where they shopped for nail polish. They settled on a color that would catch every eye. They then made their way into a neighboring Subway, found a table for two, and started. Harris gently took Peters hand into hers a

5、nd carefully began painting her nails. “She moved her hands a little bit, and she kept saying she was sorry,” Harris said. “I told her, Dont say that. Youre fine. She makes me look at life and appreciate it much more than I have.”Watching it all with surprise and admiration was Subway employee Tasia

6、 Smith. Smith was so taken by the scene that she wrote about it on Facebook. “She was so patient with her,” she wrote. “Thanks to the Walmart worker for making this beautiful girls day!”1. Why does the author mention the quote in the first paragraph?A.To compare different views. B.To introduce the t

7、opic of the passage.C.To show the importance of beauty. D.To share his opinion about beauty.2.The nail salon refused Peters request because .A.she had to use a wheelchair B.they were too busy to serve herC.she couldnt keep her hands still D.they hadnt the color she wanted 3.Which of the following wo

8、rds can best describe Harris?A.Brave and generous. B.Careful and fair-minded.C.Honest and considerate. D.Patient and warm-hearted.4.What can be inferred about Tasia Smith from the last paragraph?A.She thought highly of Harris behavior.B.She wrote a thank-you letter to Walmart.C.She regretted not len

9、ding Peters a helping hand.D.She misunderstood Harris relationship with Peters. .阅读七选五(考查热点:积极的生活态度)(2019陕西西安中学高三模拟)Self-confidence, the combination of self-efficacy and self-esteem, is an essential part of humanity. A person with self-confidence generally is willing to take risks to achieve his per

10、sonal goals. Someone who lacks self-confidence, however, is less likely to feel that he can achieve his goals. 1 Identify your negative thoughts.Your negative thoughts might sound like this: “I cant do that.” “I will surely fail.” This inner voice is pessimistic and unhelpful and will hold you back

11、from achieving high self-esteem and greater self-confidence.Turn your negative thoughts into positive thoughts.2 This may take the form of positive affirmations, such as “I am going to try it.” “I can be successful if I work at it.” or “People will listen to me.” Start with just a few positive thoug

12、hts a day.Refuse to allow negative thoughts to occur more often than positive thoughts.Eventually, your positive thoughts should be given more “brain space” than your negative thoughts.3 4 Avoid spending time around things that can make you feel bad about yourself again. These might be reminders fro

13、m the past, clothing that no longer fits, or places that dont fit with your new goals of gaining confidence. Though you may not be able to get rid of every negative source in your life, you can certainly think about how to cut your losses. 5 A.Get away from your past.B.Rid reminders of your negativi

14、ty.C.This will go a long way in building up your self-confidence.D.This means that you can have an abundance of self-confidence.E.The more your positive thoughts get,the less your negative thoughts get.F.As you pay attention to your negative thoughts, turn them around to positive thoughts.G.The good

15、 news is that self-confidence is something that you can build on your own.语法填空(考查热点:社会交往)I have been working in an orphanage (孤儿院) as a volunteer for 8 years and this year I wanted to do something different with the kids because they are always in 1.(they) bedrooms all the time. All the days are the

16、 same, so I wanted to give them something 2.(excite). Two volunteers and I went with 12 babies of 15 months. We were wondering how to keep them safe, so we 3.(take) 3 shopping carts and put 4 kids inside each cart. We entered the supermarket. The kids were so impressed that their little eyes were so

17、 wide opened, 4.(try) to catch everything. Suddenly came a woman. She introduced herself very 5.(nice), “Good morning, my name is Mary 6. Im the manager. We want to give the kids some gifts.” She handed us 7. number of beautiful bags and inside them were some drinks, healthy cookies and bottles of m

18、ilk. She asked us to have them 8.(allocate) to the kids. When we were leaving, the nice manager told us to come back whenever we wanted but to call ahead 9. time so that they can prepare more gifts. We exchanged phone 10. (number) and said goodbye. 小题综合练2.完形填空(题源:心灵鸡汤考查热点:生命的意义)Itd 1 been climbed by

19、 local and foreign men, and local women, but a Western female, whod 2 unaccompanied and wanted to climb the mountain, was quite 3.I explained that Id been 4 for some timein research and in physical strengthand showed them the 5 I had from their government authorizing my climb. I stressed that Id be

20、very 6 to keep their local traditions and hire one of their villagers as a guide, but it seemed to do little to reduce their 7.The male villagers told me that the “quick mud” Id meet would swallow me. While they couldnt remember anyone this bad actually 8, they seemed convinced it was a real 9. The

21、village women, however, smiled at me, indicating their 10 for my climb.The men 11 relaying stories of unpredictable danger. However, I was 12 because my aunts words kept 13 in my earsthe greatest risk is not taking a risk, and we should always 14 our dreams.Eventually, the men agreed to an 15 that s

22、eemed to put them at ease with my climb. Besides the local guide Id hire, they also 16 me to hire three guards with guns, for protection. As I started walking down the dirt path toward the mountain, I was 17 not only by my new mountain support team, but also by every village woman. They danced in ci

23、rcles around us as if in 18 of a victory.I knew I wasnt the first Western female to make the climb. But with the women villagers 19 me, I felt a strong sense of 20. And I suspected they felt the same.1. A.formally B.surely C.especially D.fortunately 2. A.achieved B.wandered C.explored D.arrived 3. A

24、.rare B.typical C.disgusting D.ridiculous 4. A.consulting B.attempting C.preparing D.operating5. A.reward B.invitation C.command D.permit 6. A.generous B.pleased C.curious D.satisfied7. A.concerns B.thrills C.surprises D.problems8. A.led to B.appealed to C.happened to D.belonged to 9. A.bargain B.di

25、lemma C.challenge D.possibility10. A.fancy B.support C.praise D.admiration 11. A.finished B.enjoyed C.continued D.suggested 12. A.determined B.annoyed C.delighted D.embarrassed 13. A.alarming B.ringing C.breaking D.exploding14. A.observe B.remember C.choose D.follow 15. A.arrangement B.outcome C.exc

26、hange D.explanation 16. A.warned B.allowed C.wished D.reminded 17. A.joined B.expected C.comforted D.appreciated 18. A.defense B.search C.possession D.celebration 19. A.helping B.teaching C.accompanying D.protecting 20. A.relief B.accomplishment C.justice D.responsibility .阅读理解(考查热点:跨文化沟通)(2019江西南昌二

27、中月考)Upcoming Events of New YorkChinese Cultural CenterAncient Chinese Arts Today: Fan DanceSunday, October 17, 2:00 pm3:00 pm, $15 per childNew-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryLearn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclu

28、sion, an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.Dragon Boat FestivalMonday, October 18, 2:00 pm 2:30 pmFresh Meadows ParkCome and celebrate with us in the thousand- year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and the e

29、xcitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.Dance to ChinaSunday, October 24, 2 pmSpruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing

30、Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing Chinese traditional dance, martial arts, Beijing opera and acrobatics.The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.NYCCC School of the Arts Open HouseSaturday, October

31、 30, from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm, $12 per childPS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002Join us and see Chinese dance, Kung Fu, and acrobatic performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during

32、 our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1 pm to 2 pm. The show will be from 2 pm to 3 pm.1.Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history?A.In Fresh Meadows Park. B.In PS 124, Yung Wing School.C.In Spruce Street School Auditorium. D.In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.2.How