题目内容
7.AS the 2016Presidential election (选举) is approaching,US high school students have become more interested in the election.They hope to have a voice in the process and,ultimately (最终),have a say in deciding the next US president.Cypress Bay High junior Jacob Wilentz is one such student and he said the country needs change.Although Wilentz will only be 17this November,he said his opinion still counts.
"Even though I will not be old enough to vote in the next presidential election,my voice matters,as do the voices of every other individual in this country,"Wilentz said."Discussions I may have with my peers,debates with teachers and communication with my parents allow me to be heard and give my opinions meaning and insight (洞察力)."
Alain Jean,who was the 2008African American/Caribbean American vote director for Barack Obama in the state of Florida,said teenagers should be paying attention to the presidential election because many high school students will be of voting age by election time.She said candidates (候选人) have views and positions on certain topics that may affect teens'lives.
Cypress Bay High junior Olivia Ohayon is concerned about issues that younger Americans face,such as the cost of college education.
Ohayon said,"I believe it is my responsibility to discuss,and try to persuade my parents and other adults to concern themselves with,the issues important to the younger generation when casting their vote for president."
Not only do teenagers think their voices are important,but some also think parents have to consider the views of their children when casting their vote.According to Lucy Rimalower,a licensed marriage and family therapist (治疗专家),parents must consider whether their vote represents their household and the teens living in it.
Jean said teenagers can also influence the election in other ways by getting involved in campaigns.She suggests that teenagers who actually believe in one of the candidates find the local headquarters (总部) for a campaign and volunteer.Campaign volunteers stuff envelopes,wave signs and go into neighborhoods to drop off literature (宣传材料) and try to get the word out.
51.Which of the following statements is TRUE?B
A.Most US high school students have the right to vote in the presidential election.
B.Teenagers can influence the election by expressing their opinions.
C.Wilentz is interested in the election because he enjoys debates and discussions.
D.Students below voting age are not allowed to participate in election campaigns.
52.According to Alain Jean,B.
A.teenagers are too young to take part in the election
B.the candidates'views could influence students'lives
C.candidates should pay more attention to teenagers'opinions
D.students should be prepared for voting from an early age
53.According to Rimalower,parents should consider the views of their children during the election becauseC.
A.they should respect their children's right to vote
B.the election process could help their children develop debating and thinking skills
C.their votes should represent not only themselves but also other family members
D.they could reduce the cost of education for their children
54.What can we infer from the article?B
A.Parents do not like their children to participate in elections.
B.Many people encourage teenagers'involvement in the election process.
C.Candidates who care more about the younger generation's issues are more likely to win.
D.Students who are interested in elections only care about themselves.
分析 本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲述了美国青年对美国大选很感兴趣,希望在选举下一届美国总统的时候能有说话的权利,不仅青少年认为他们的声音是重要的,但有些人认为父母必须考虑孩子的意见当他们投票的时候,也有人说青少年可以在其他方面也影响选举的参与活动.
解答 51-54.BBCB
51题答案:B考查细节推理,根据文章第二段的Although Wilentz will only be 17this November,he said his opinion still counts.虽然Wilentz到今年十一月只有17岁,但是他说他的观点仍然重要.可知本题答案为B选项.
52题答案:B考查细节推理,根据文章第四段的She said candidates (候选人) have views and positions on certain topics that may affect teens'lives.
她说候选人对于某些话题有一些观点和地位,这些观点会影响青少年的生活.可知本题答案为B选项.
53题答案:C考查细节推理,根据文章第二段的…parents must consider whether their vote represents their household and the teens living in it.父母必须考虑是否他们(孩子)的投票代表了他们的家庭和孩子自身.故本题答案为C选项.
54题答案:B考查细节推理,根据文章倒数第二段的Not only do teenagers think their voices are important,but some also think parents have to consider the views of their children when casting their vote.不仅青少年认为他们的声音重要,而且一些人认为父母投票前应该考虑他们孩子的观点.可知很多人鼓励孩子参与到选举中来,故本题答案为B选项.
点评 本文是一篇新闻报道类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对 性找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确的答案.

A. | had given; lost | B. | has given;have lost | ||
C. | gave;have lost | D. | gives;lost |
Homonym:a word that has the same spelling and the same pronunciation as another world,but a different meaning Same spelling,different meaning Imagine,then a situation where two words are spelt and pronounced exactly the same way,but have completely different meanings.Welcome to the world of homonyms.Take,for example,the word‘fail'---it can be a kind of festival,and adjective to describe the color of your hair or how you should play a game. Don't take it literally So how do you know which meaning someone is referring to?---You don't,except by the context.Obviously,if someone asks you to‘give them a hand',they don't want you to remove what is at the end of your arm. What's in a name? Sometimes even the context doesn't help much---the result can be amusing.These sentences play with the double meaning of a noun: I used to be a banker,but I lost interest. Have you heard about the cross-eyed teacher who couldn't control his pupils? A small boy swallowed some coins and had to go to hospital.When his grandmother phoned to ask how he was,the nurse said:‘No change yet'. More ambiguity And these examples play with the different meanings of a verb: I wondered why the ball was getting bigger.Then it hit me. No one knew she had a dental implant until it came out in a conversation. A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat. Double trouble And sometimes a word can be a noun and a verb,but have different meanings.Can you work this one out? Time flies like an arrow.Fruit flies like a banana. If you like these homonyms,you will be pleased to know that English has plenty more! Explanations of jokes in the text I used to be banker,but I lost interest.(I became bored with the job/I lost money) Have you heard about the cross-eyed teacher who couldn't control his pupils?(students/parts of his eyes) A small boy swallowed some coins and had to go to hospital.When his grandmother phoned to ask how he was,the nurse said:‘No change yet'.(no difference in the situation/no money) I wondered why the ball was getting bigger.Then it hit me.(the ball hit me/I suddenly realized) No one knew she had a dental implant until it came out in a conversation.(became known/fell out) A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat.(can't be better/difficult to mix with a fork) Time flies like an arrow.(time goes quickly) Fruit flies like a banana.(insects enjoy eating fuit.) |
A.They share the same spellings regardless of meanings.
B.We can't know their meanings without context.
C.We may still feel confused even with context.
D.Their ambiguity brings great trouble to our life.
57.The"beat"in the sentence"A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat,making for a satisfying breakfast."has a similar meaning toB.
A.The rain was beating down on the tin roof.
B.Taking the bus sure beats walking.
C.The doctor could feel no pulse beating.
D.You've been working too hard,you look dead beat.