题目内容
When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the one we are living in, or it can be very . Some stories are told they were true. Real people who live in a world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not . They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be for us.
But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only . How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter, we seem to learn something about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than . Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of . When we read or write something, we do much more than simple look at words on a page. We use our -- which is real-- and our imagination-- which is real in a different way --- to make the words come to life in our minds. www.zxxk.com
Both realism and fantasy(幻想) the imagination and the “magic” of reading and writing to make us think. When we read realistic, we have to imagine that the people we are reading about are just like us, even though we that we are real and they are . It sounds , but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and about the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by 52 that what we read is like real life. In a way, we are writing the book, too.
Most of us probably don’t think about what is going on in our when we are reading. We pick up a book and lose in a good story, eager to find out what will happen next. Knowing how we feel we read can help us become better readers, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.
1.A. possible B. easy C. new D. different
2.A. that B. what C. whether D. as if
3.A. usual B. normal C. certain D. common
4.A. realistic B. reasonable C. moral D. instructive
5.A. difficult B. impossible C. important D. necessary
6.A. thinkable B. designed C. imagined D. planned
7.A. do B. make C. have D. are
8.A. lessons B. dreams C. experience D. magic
9.A. working B. thinking C. living D. understanding
10.A. knowledge B. skill C. words D. grammar
11.A. make B. get C. use D. have
12.A. a newspaper B. something C. everything D. a story
13.A. find B. learn C. know D. hope
14.A. too B. not C. all D. so
15.A. dangerous B. serious C. strange D. terrible
16.A. talk B. learn C. read D. think
17.A. telling B. pretending C. promising D. guessing
18.A. mind B. life C. world D. society
19.A. heart B. time C. money D. ourselves
20.A. what B. how C. when D. why
1.D
2.D
3.B
4.A
5.B
6.C
7.A
8.D
9.B
10.A
11.C
12.B
13.C
14.B
15.C
16.D
17.B
18.A
19.D
20.C
【解析】
试题分析:读书和写作一样,既可以是对现实世界的描绘,也可以是对非现实世界的描绘,但两者都离不开想象。
1.上文中有similar相似,or提醒我们应选与similar意义相反的词different
2.told用在被动语态中,因而后面不可跟宾语从句,应该是方式状语从句。句子意思是:有些故事讲起来似乎就是真的。
3.usual习惯性,符合规章制度的或一贯如此的;common的意思:常见的,普通的,不足为奇的,有时可引申为“平凡”的意思;normal 正常的,正规的,标准的生活在正常世界的现实的人做实际的事。
4.换句话说,那些故事就是有关象我们这样的人做我们所做的事。有些故事则是虚构的。
5.这些故事中的人和动物与我们不同,他们能做对我们来说是不可能的事。
6.甚至现实的作品也只是想象出来的(不是可以思考的,也不是设计出来的,更不是计划好的)
7.语法分析。本句使用do不是强调。我们确实似乎了解。
8.当他研究魔术时,他对自己现实生活的了解也比对魔术的了解要多
9.读书象写作一样,是一种行为,是一种思考的方法
10.用我们的知识(现实的知识)和想象(不同方式体现的现实)使得言语在我们的脑海中具有生命力。
11.现实和幻想用读书和写作的想象力和魅力使我们去思考
12.当我们读到某些现实的东西时,我们就不得不去想象我们所读到的有关的人就象我们一样
13.动词辨析。A发现B学会C知道D希望;即使我们知道我们是真的,而这些故事不是。
14.即使我们知道我们是现实的而他们是虚构的(则不是现实的)
15.形容词辨析。A危险B认真C奇怪D可怕的;这听起来很奇怪。
16.我们读书的时候,可以把丢失的信息补充起来而且会思考一个人所做事情的影响和起因
17.我们只有通过自称我们所读到的东西就象真正的生活一样来给作家一些帮助。某种意义上讲我们也在写作。
18.名词辨析。A思维B生活C世界D社会;没有思考我们脑子中在想什么
19.固定搭配。Lose oneself in…沉浸于…之中;可以转换成be lost in…;本句是指埋头于一则精彩的故事中。
20.我们读书时如果知道我们的感受如何的话,那将有助于我们成为更好的读者
考点:考察教育类短文阅读
“Hey, Jenna, do you think we’ll still be friends when we’re eighty – two?” I asked my friend. It was clear she was wondering where I had come up with such a question. Losing Jenna would be like losing a very close sister. We hung out together. We gave each other advice.
“Of course, we’ll still be friends when we’re eighty – two.” Jenna announced loudly.
The next year, in fourth grade, we met Jamie. The three of us soon became close friends. We played together almost every day. I thought even time couldn’t pull us apart, but I was sadly mistaken.
The three of us started fighting a lot. Before Christmas, we had a really big fight, and Jamie and Jenna were against me, both saying I was bossy. I felt helpless and lonely. I thought Christmas would be horrible!
I was surprised when Jenna came to my house and gave me an awesome Christmas card she had made for me. I was so sure that she was still disappointed with me.
“Wow, ” I said. breaking the silence as we stood on either side of my front door. “Thanks.”
“Okay…well…I have to go,” she said softly.
“Okay. See you late then…” and I closed the door.
“Who was that at the door?” my mum asked.
The card stared off with “Merry Christmas”, but then it said, “I am so glad we’re friends. I am sorry about what I said when we were fighting. A fight won’t stop us from being friends. Besides, we said we were going to be friends even when we’re eight – two.”
I stopped reading and started laughing. I couldn’t believe I had forgotten what she said that day in her back yard. I couldn’t believe I had been so selfish in trying to get even and making my friends feel sorry for me that I had forgotten about real friendship.
【小题1】How would the author and Jenna get along with each other after Christmas?
A.They would be close friends again. |
B.They would not speak to each other. |
C.They would lose touch with each other. |
D.They would go on fighting with each other. |
A.I looked like a boss | B.I acted as boss |
C.I was fond of giving orders | D.I was fond of fighting |
a. Jamie became our friend.
b. I felt lonely and unhappy.
c. Jenna, Jamie and I fought a lot.
d. Jenna brought me a Christmas card.
e. I was sorry for what I did to her.
f. Jenna and I promised to be lifelong friends.
A.f – a – b – c – e – d | B.a – c – f – b – d – e |
C.a – b – c – f – e – d | D.f – a – c – b – d – e |
A.what Jenna wrote was funny |
B.Jenna would be her friend again |
C.she was happy about the coming Christmas |
D.she was happy to receive a Christmas cad |
The Worst Part
Mom is usually home on Sunday but this week she was going to a big golf game and I was all alone in the house. I was mad at Mom for divorcing Dad.
I kept looking at the telephone until I couldn’t stand it any longer. I picked up the receiver and dialed Dad’s number over in Bakersfield. I even remembered to dial 1 first because it was long distance. “You promised to phone me this week but you didn’t,” I said, feeling I had to talk to him.
“Take it easy, kid,” he said. “I just didn’t get around to it. I was going to call this evening. The week isn’t over yet.”
I thought about that.
“Something on your mind?” he asked.
“I hoped you would call, so I waited and waited.” Then I was sorry I said it.
“There was heavy snow in the morning,” he said, “I had to chain up on highway 80 and lost time.”
I know putting chains on eight big wheels in the snow is no fun. I felt a little better, as long as we were talking. “How is Bandit?” I asked.
There was a funny silence. For a minute I thought the line was dead. Then I knew something must have happened to my dog.
“Well, kid—”, he began. “My name is Leigh!” I almost yelled. “I’m not just some kid you met on the street!”
“Keep your shirt on, Leigh,” he said. “When I had to stop along with some other truck drivers to put on chains, I left Bandit out of the cab, I thought he would get back … I have sent out a call to CB radio, but I didn’t get an answer yet.” I was about to say I understood when there came the bad part, the really bad part. I heard a boy’s voice say, “Hey, Bill, Mom wants to know when we’re going out to get the pizza?”
【小题1】We can conclude from the passage that .
A.Leigh’s mother often went to golf games | B.Leigh was a deserted boy |
C.Leigh’s dad never had a rest on Sundays | D.Leigh’s father lived in another city |
A.It was killed by a truck | B.It was let out of the cab and got lost |
C.It was frozen to death. | D.It ran off Highway 80 and into the mountain. |
A.Cool down | B.Stop talking | C.Be quiet | D.Keep warm |
A.he forgot to go to get the pizza | B.his parents got divorced |
C.his dad got remarried | D.his dad didn’t love him |
When we were very small, we realized that having friends was important. The need for friends continued as we grew into our teens. Friends played a big part in the development of our personalities. As adults, it is still important for us to have friends.
True friends are people who like us though we make mistakes and who listen to us and tell us the truth. Friends support our decisions and tell us when we’re wrong. They laugh with us and share our sadness. They are our partners and share interests with us. They stimulate us when we are feeling down. They are people with whom we aren’t afraid of sharing our secret wishes or what is really on our minds.
Friends, you fell safe and warm. At times, they also help with our everyday life, cooking a meal, helping with chores, or giving us a lift when we need.
Friends also are there to offer advice, an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on..
Friends also help us reduce stress. They not only listen to us when we fell stressed, but also discuss with us how to friends help us forget about problems at work or at home. For a short time, we can lose ourselves in a pleasant activity and perhaps laugh and breathe more easily.
1.What is the best title for the passage?
A.How to Reduce Stress |
B.How to Make New Friends |
C.The Importance of Friends |
D.The Qualities of Good Friends |
2.The underlined word “stimulate”in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.
A.educate |
B.encourage |
C.remember |
D.dislike |
3.We can learn from the third paragraph that friends always _________.
A.laugh at us when we’re foolish |
B.tell us other people’s secrets |
C.share our sadness and interests |
D.support us when we need help |
4.According to the passage, we can reduce stress by _____.
① making more new friends ② discussing our stress with friends
③ ignoring our problems for a while ④ sharing interests with friends
A.①②③ |
B.②③④ |
C.①②④ |
D.①③④ |
About 45 percent of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to a recent survey. However, the benefits of getting enough sleep far outweigh the thrill of watching TV for one more hour or surfing the web. Getting a better night’s sleep will help you lose or keep your weight more effectively. Try these simple steps to improve your quality of sleep.
Take time to relax
So many of us go-go-go until it’s time for bed, but it’s important to take time to slow down and relax before sleeping. Do relaxing things, such as listening to soothing (抚慰的) music or deep breathing. Avoid stimulating (刺激的) activities such as writing e-mails, talking on the phone and watching TV. Some guidelines (指导方针): no e-mail after 8 p.m. and no TV or phone calls after 9 p.m..
Darker is better
Your body regulates your sleep cycle in response to the presence and absence of light, so dim the lights as evening approaches. Try getting ready for bed by candlelight. When you’re ready to sleep, make sure your room is as dark as possible.
Put your thoughts to bed
We all need time to process our day, but bed is not the place to do it if you want to sleep well. Take 10 to 15 minutes to record your thoughts in a journal. This effective technique will capture what’s in your mind so you don’t lie awake. Tell yourself you’re putting your thoughts to bed so that you can go to bed.
No sugar or alcohol before bed
These may wake you up. If you need a snack before bed, make it protein.
Try to get more sleep
Get an extra hour or two of sleep every night for a week and see how you feel. You’ll notice the difference!
1.The purpose of writing this text is to ________________________.
A.share some ways to slow down and relax before sleeping |
B.guide readers to improve their quality of sleep |
C.tell readers the importance of getting a good night’s sleep |
D.publish the results of a recent survey on quality of sleep |
2.According to the text, we know that __________________________.
A.we should keep our bedrooms in strong light before going to bed |
B.writing a diary may excite us and influence our sleep |
C.we should never get up later on weekends than we do on weekdays |
D.candlelight is a good choice for our bedrooms when we’re getting ready to sleep |
3. We should take time to slow down because it can _________________________.
A.inform us of the importance of sleeping |
B.signal to our body it’s time to sleep |
C.tell us to stop watching TV for making phone calls |
D.tell us not to do stimulating activities |