【英语】2018届二轮复习完形填空议论文体典题10篇练与析（含有解析）学案（52页word版）

【英语】2018届二轮复习完形填空议论文体典题10篇练与析（含有解析）学案（52页word版）

‎2018届二轮复习 完形填空议论文体典题10篇练与析 ‎【一】‎ Goal setting seems to be a hot topic, yet it’s easy to know about but difficult to practice.‎ People set goals, work hard at them for even a few months, and then __1__ them. Next year, they set the __2__ goals. But why do so many people do it? They may be making goals too __3__. But that isn’t to say that they aren’t __4__ goals. They need to be broken apart into smaller and __5__ pieces. Make spoonsize goals and you’ll accomplish them __6__.‎ Many people are probably unwilling to __7__ you to reach your goals. They’re __8__ with you when you have your own goals. They may even be enthusiastic about your __9__ to change something or accomplish something new. __10__， as you change and accomplish, they may not like it. Why? It’s usually because your changes and accomplishments __11__ them that they could be doing it, too ... __12__ they aren’t!‎ You may have filled your __13__ with so many things that there’s little __14__ for your goals to grow. We must be careful not to confuse busyness with __15__， as goals are always achieved step by step. Be __16__ about how you use your time and what you focus on. Success often comes when you know what to __17__， rather than ‎ what to include in your life.‎ Goal setting is like the pig and chicken walking out early one morning. The chicken became really __18__ when she saw a sign: “Ham & Eggs, $2.99”. She said to the pig, “Look, we’ve got double billing again.” The pig said, “That’s __19__ for you to say! For you, it’s all in a day’s work. For me, it’s total commitment.” Goal setting is all in a day’s work. Goal __20__ is total commitment.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了为什么我们反复制订目标却难以实现。‎ ‎1．A.withdraw　　　　　　　 　B．forget C．change D．store 解析：选B　人们设定目标，并且为之努力几个月，然后就忘记(forget)了。故选B。‎ ‎2．A.opposite B．common C．same D．valid 解析：选C　第二年他们又(重新)设定同样的(same)目标。故选C。‎ ‎3．A.global B．precise C．vague D．realistic 解析：选A　根据下文中的“They need to be broken apart into smaller and __5__ pieces.”可知，他们的目标太宽泛。global“全面的”。故选A。‎ ‎4．A.simple B．achievable C．reliable D．clear 解析：选B　但是并不是说这些目标不可实现。achievable“可实现的”。故选B。‎ ‎5．A.equal B．unusual C．regular D．specific 解析：选D　根据语境可知，这些目标要细微具体。specific “具体的”。故选D。‎ ‎6．A.slowly B．accurately C．easily D．instantly 解析：选C　制订细微具体的目标，这样你会很容易地(easily)实现它们。故选C。‎ ‎7．A.support B．lead C．force D．follow 解析：选A　根据空前的unwilling和下文中的“they may not like it”可知，很多人可能不愿意支持(support)你实现你的目标。故选A。‎ ‎8．A.comfortable B．familiar C．careful D．patient 解析：选A　根据下文中的“even be enthusiastic”可知，你有自己的目标时他们是舒服的(comfortable)。故选A。‎ ‎9．A.means B．desire C．skill D．energy 解析：选B　对于你想改变一些东西或者实现新的东西的愿望(desire)他们甚至是非常热情的。故选B。‎ ‎10．A.Therefore B．Besides C．Otherwise D．However 解析：选D　根据语境可知，本处与上文形成转折关系：然而(However)，当你改变并实现目标时，他们就不喜欢了。故选D。‎ ‎11．A.inform B．convince C．remind D．warn 解析：选C　这通常是因为你的变化和成就提醒(remind)他们——他们也能做这些，但是他们却没做。故选C。‎ ‎12．A.and B．but C．or D．for 解析：选B　参见上题解析。故选B。‎ ‎13．A.notebook B．file C．schedule D．case 解析：选C　根据第16空后的“how you use your time”可知，你的日程表(schedule)中可能有许多的事情以至于你的目标没有成长的空间(room)。故选C。‎ ‎14．A.doubt B．hope C．dimension D．room 解析：选D　参见上题解析。故选D。‎ ‎15．A.progress B．process C．practice D．promotion 解析：选A　根据语境可知，此处表示我们必须要小心，不要把忙碌和进步(progress)混淆。故选A。‎ ‎16．A.selective B．curious C．skeptical D．optimistic 解析：选A　根据空后的“how you use your time and what you focus on”可知，本处指的是做出选择。selective “有选择的”。故选A。‎ ‎17．A.figure out B．leave out C．take out D．send out 解析：选B　根据空后的“rather than what to include in your life”可知，当你知道生活中什么该遗漏(leave out)而不是什么该包含在内的时候，成功就会属于你。故选B。‎ ‎18．A.confused B．upset C．excited D．worried 解析：选C　根据下文中的“Look, we’ve got double billing ‎ again”可知，鸡看到标牌后变得很激动(excited)。故选C。‎ ‎19．A.strange B．pitiful C．necessary D．natural 解析：选D　根据语境可知，猪对鸡说，你那么说是很自然的(natural)，因为那就是你一天的工作。故选D。‎ ‎20．A.development B．achievement C．management D．assessment 解析：选B　根据语境可知，制订目标一天就能完成，但是目标的实现(achievement)却需要完全的投入。故选B。‎ ‎【二】‎ Dr. Michael Schmoker is an educational author and former teacher. He shares in his book, Results Now, a __1__ that found of 1,500 classrooms __2__， 85 percent of them had __3__ less than 50 percent of the students. __4__， only 15 percent of the __5__ kept more than half of the class paying attention to the lesson.‎ He believes that the __6__ of teachers can tell if a student is not __7__. Most teachers act on what they see and __8__ their instruction to try to attract all of their students. __9__， no matter how hard teachers work at making it interesting, a lecture is __10__ a lecture, and having students simply listen is still a __11__ action. The solution is simple: If a teacher wants to __12__ student engagement (参与), then the teacher needs to increase student __13__ — ask the students to do something with the knowledge and skills they have learned.‎ ‎ __14__ the lecture with learning tasks. Let them practice. Have them moving. Get them __15__. Make it so appealing that it will be __16__ for students not to participate.‎ The vital __17__ to increase engagement is to put the learner in charge of learning. Create a __18__ learning environment and a motivation to learn, and the students __19__ do all the hard work of learning, while the teacher merely offers help and support. That sounds __20__.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。Michael Schmoker博士在他的研究中讲述了在课堂上观察到的现象，引出了一个教育问题：教师在课堂上应该怎样来提高学生的参与度；并给出了建议：营造学习氛围，激发学习动机，让学生主动去学习。‎ ‎1．A.concern B．lesson C．study D．treasure 解析：选C　根据语境可知，Michael Schmoker博士是一位教育著作人，以前也是一位老师。他在他的书中分享了自己的研究。 A项“关心的事”；B项“教训”；C项“研究”；D项“财富”。故C项正确。‎ ‎2．A.visited B．decorated C．used D．noticed 解析：选A　根据上文中的“former teacher”和下文可知，该研究是在视察了1 500个教室后所写。A项“视察，参观”；B项“装饰”；C项“使用”；D项“注意到”。故A项正确。‎ ‎3．A.taught B．admitted C．touched D．absorbed 解析：选D　根据语境可知，85%的教室只能使不到50%的学生全神贯注。A项“教授”；B项“承认”；C项“触摸”；D项“吸收，使全神贯注”。故D项正确。‎ ‎4．A.In a word B．Above all C．In other words D．To be honest 解析：选C　根据上文中的“85 percent of them”和下文中的“only 15 percent”可知，85%的教室能够使不到一半的学生集中精力，也就是说，还有15%的教室能使超过半数的学生集中精力上课。A项“总之”；B项“首要的是”；C项“换句话说”；D项“说实话”。故C项正确。‎ ‎5．A.teachers B．classrooms C．schools D．textbooks 解析：选B　根据上题解析可知，B项正确。‎ ‎6．A.majority B．minority C．rest D．number 解析：选A　根据下文“Most teachers act on what they see”可知，他认为大多数教师都能够判断出一个学生是否对课堂不感兴趣。A项“大多数”；B项“少数”；C项“剩余”；D项“数字”。故A项正确。‎ ‎7．A.hardworking B．brilliant C．satisfied D．interested 解析：选D　参见上题解析。A项“工作努力的”；B项“杰出的，有才气的”；C项“满意的”；D项“感兴趣的”。故D项正确。‎ ‎8．A.organize B．receive C．adjust D．continue 解析：选C　句意：大多数教师能根据课堂反应来调整自己的上课方式以吸引所有学生的注意力。A项“组织”；B项“收到”；C项“调整”；D项“继续”。故C项正确。‎ ‎9．A.Moreover B．However C．Therefore D．Otherwise 解析：选B　根据上下文可知，尽管教师尽力调整，然而，无论教师多么努力，课堂依旧是课堂。前后句构成转折关系，且用逗号隔开，故用转折连词however连接。故B项正确。‎ ‎10．A.always B．even C．just D．still 解析：选D　参见上题解析。‎ ‎11．A.dull B．passive C．wrong D．practical 解析：选B　根据上文可知，无论教师如何努力调整上课方式，让学生听课始终是一个被动的行为。A项“无趣的”；B项“被动的”；C项“错误的”；D项“实际的”。故B项正确。‎ ‎12．A.value B．ignore C．decrease D．promote 解析：选D　根据语境可知，改变这一被动行为的方法是提升学生们的参与度。A项“珍惜”；B项“忽视”；C项“减少”；D项“促进，提升”。故D项正确。‎ ‎13．A.interest B．choice C．activity D．achievement 解析：选C　根据下文中的“ask the students to do something with the knowledge and skills ...”可知，教师需要增加学生的活动才能让他们参与进来。故C项正确。‎ ‎14．A.Break up B．Comment on C．Attend D．Deliver 解析：选A　根据语境可知，用学习任务分解课堂知识以让他们去练习。A项“分解”；B项“评价”；C项“参加”；D项“发表”。故A项正确。‎ ‎15．A.playing B．talking C．laughing D．singing 解析：选B　根据语境可知，让学生去练习，让他们动起来，说出来，这样才能调动学生的积极性。故B项正确。‎ ‎16．A.difficult B．possible C．necessary D．unimportant 解析：‎ 选A　根据语境可知，老师调动了学生的积极性，让整个课堂非常吸引人，这样学生不愿意参与都很难。故A项正确。‎ ‎17．A.standard B．decision C．reason D．measure 解析：选D　根据上文内容并结合语境可知，提高学生参与度最关键的办法就是让学习者自主学习。此处应用与上文中的“solution”相对应的“measure”。故D项正确。‎ ‎18．A.rich B．new C．safe D．modern 解析：选A　根据第15空后的“Make it so appealing”并联系以往的教学环境可知，此处指营造一个丰富多彩的学习氛围和学习动机。rich“丰富的”，符合语境。故A项正确。‎ ‎19．A.casually B．willingly C．nervously D．busily 解析：选B　根据上文可知，学生有了学习的环境和动机，就会乐意去下功夫苦读。A项“随意地”；B项“欣然地，愿意地”；C项“紧张不安地”；D项“忙碌地”。故B项正确。‎ ‎20．A.friendly B．ridiculous C．easy D．funny 解析：选C　根据语境可知，学生愿意下功夫苦读，而老师只是提供一些帮助和支持。这听起来还是很容易的。A项“友好的”；B项“滑稽可笑的”；C项“容易的”；D项“可笑的”。故C项正确。‎ ‎【三】‎ We humans love to make comparisons. On the market, we __1__ to find the best ones. In the classroom teachers compare their students to the __2__. And parents compare their child to his or her peers to __3__ an idea of what is “normal”．‎ ‎__4__， comparisons of any kind come with a sting (刺痛) for everyone. When parents make it clear to anyone that their child is __5__ to all other children in all ways, they put their child under __6__. Some children will obey when they are pressured to __7__ their parents’ need for perfection; others may __8__， trying to be just like any other kid, or, better still, to be just who they are. In other __9__， parents who compare their child to other children might end up __10__ their child is somehow “deficient (有缺点的)”. And, again, they pressure their child to be __11__ enough.‎ A most disturbing __12__ of all this comparing is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition. “In a __13__ culture, a child is told that it isn’t enough to be good — he or she must __14__ others，” writes Alfie Kohn, a parenting expert.‎ According to Kohn, research doesn’t __15__ the theory that competition brings success. One after another, researchers have concluded that children don’t learn better __16__ education is changed into a competitive struggle. Competition prevents a child’s ability __17__ not only educationally but socially, too.‎ So, __18__ competition, cooperation! Instead of __19__ other people’s children, parents need to pay close attention to their own, learn who they are, discover their interests and talents, and teach ‎ them how to cooperate with others. They will need role models to __20__ them.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。相互比较会将孩子推向残酷的竞争世界里，而竞争只会阻碍孩子发展。因此，父母要提倡合作而非竞争。‎ ‎1．A.see B．touch C．sell D．compare 解析：选D　根据上文可知，人们喜欢作比较。在市场中我们也通过比较来找到最好的。故选D。‎ ‎2．A.mature B．new C．model D．overseas 解析：选C　根据语境可知，在班级里，老师把他们的学生和模范生作比较。“the＋形容词”为固定用法，指一类人。A项“成熟的”；B项“新的”；C项“模范的”；D项“海外的，国外的”。故选C。‎ ‎3．A.get B．use C．share D．explain 解析：选A　get an idea意为“有一个想法，有一个主意”。此处指家长通过把自己的孩子和别人的孩子作比较得出一个想法。故选A。‎ ‎4．A.Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Besides 解析：‎ 选B　根据第一段中的第一句和空格后的内容可知，此处表示转折，所以要用however“然而，却”。故选B。‎ ‎5．A.harmful B．superior C．responsible D．thankful 解析：选B　此处指家长想尽办法让所有人知道自己的孩子比其他孩子都优秀。A项“有害的”；B项“优秀的，出众的”；C项“有责任的”；D项“感谢的”。故选B。‎ ‎6．A.pressure B．control C．discussion D．consideration 解析：选A　根据下文的“pressured”可知，当家长想尽办法让所有人知道自己的孩子比其他孩子都优秀时，其实已经把自己的孩子置于压力之下。故选A。‎ ‎7．A.express B．prove C．satisfy D．create 解析：选C　根据上文的“Some children will obey”可知，有些孩子会遵从父母，以满足父母追求完美的需求。故选C。‎ ‎8．A.disappear B．wait C．resist D．rest 解析：选C　根据上文中的“Some children ...others ...to be just who they are.”可知，此处所表达的意思与“obey”相反。C项“抵制”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎9．A.cases B．words C．ways D．nations 解析：选A　根据下文“parents who compare their child to other children might end up __10__ their child is somehow ’deficient (有缺点的)’”可知，此处列举其他情况。in other cases“在其他情况下”，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎10．A.denying B．deciding C．predicting D．concluding 解析：选D　根据上文“compare their child to other children”可知，通过比较，家长会断定自己的孩子是有缺点的。A项“否认，拒绝”；B项“决定”；C项“预测”；D项“推断，断定”。故选D。‎ ‎11．A.honest B．good C．patient D．polite 解析：选B　根据上文可知，在比较之后有些父母发现自己的孩子是有缺点的，所以会给孩子压力，希望孩子能够足够好。故选B。‎ ‎12．A.process B．consequence C．purpose D．method 解析：选B　根据下文“is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition”可知，这是家长互相比较带来的不良后果。A项“过程”；B项“结果”；C项“目的”；D项“方法，方式”。故选B。‎ ‎13．A.traditional B．scientific C．political D．competitive 解析：选D　根据上文“world of competition”可知，此处指在竞争文化中。A项“传统的”；B项“科学的”；C项“政治的”；D项“竞争的，比赛的”。故选D。‎ ‎14．A.defeat B．accept C．recognize D．choose 解析：选A　根据常识可知，在竞争文化当中，孩子必须要打败其他人。故选A。‎ ‎15．A.test B．challenge C．support D．change 解析：选C　根据下文可知，Kohn认为当教育变成竞争时，孩子不能接受更好的教育，同时，竞争也会阻碍孩子能力的发展，所以他不支持竞争会带来成功这个理论。故选C。‎ ‎16．A.since B．until C．when D．unless 解析：选C　句意：一个又一个的研究表明，当教育变成竞争时，孩子不会有更好的成绩。故选C。‎ ‎17．A.losing B．progressing C．showing D．reducing 解析：选B　根据上文可知，竞争不利于孩子的发展和进步。故选B。‎ ‎18．A.apart from B．because of C．as for D．instead of 解析：选D　根据“cooperation”及本段内容可知，本段强调合作的重要性，所以此处指要合作，而不要竞争。故选D。‎ ‎19．A.shouting at B．laughing at C．looking at D．striking at 解析：选C　根据上文“Instead of”可知，此处所述内容应与下文“pay close attention to their own”相反，即应该多关注自己的孩子，而不是盯着别人的孩子。C项“看”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎20．A.guide B．force C．invite D．expect 解析：选A　根据上文“role models”可知，家长需要榜样来正确引导孩子。故选A。‎ ‎【四】‎ Relationships are hard.It doesn’t matter whether it is a relationship __1__ two workmates, a doctor and a patient, a mother and her child or a couple. The fact is, __2__ it is a relationship involving people, there will always be conflicts once in a while because __3__ human beings are complicated (复杂的)．‎ I guess even in the animal kingdom there are complications, too. For instance, just last weekend I thought my neighbor’s cows were __4__.They like standing outside our gate where there is a huge tree ‎ they use to __5__ themselves from the burning sun. Anyway, it was quite __6__ that the grey cow was angry about something and since I didn’t __7__“cows”， I couldn’t tell what she was complaining about. My guess was that one of the other cows had done/said something to __8__ her because there was one cow she kept “addressing”．‎ I guess this goes to __9__ that as long as one is breathing (man or animal), misunderstandings and __10__ will always happen, regardless of whether it is at home or at the office, until one is finally __11__.‎ The __12__ is how you handle your displeasure. How do you conduct your arguments? What words do you use？After the argument, do you ever sit back and probably __13__ anything that you might have said in anger? I ask this __14__ I know for a fact that when you are angry, the likelihood of having the __15__ you’ll ever regret is very high. The words you speak to someone can either build them up, or break them down, or start a __16__ in their heart or put it out completely. That is how __17__words are. Words have the power to __18__ or destroy.‎ If you do not want to hurt those you come into __19__ with, remember to be careful with your words because once they are __20__， they can only be forgiven, not forgotten.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。讲述了在人入土为安之前，不管是在家里还是在办公室，都会有误解和分歧，问题是你如何处理你的不愉快。‎ ‎1．A.after　　　　　　　　　 　B．above C．under D．between 解析：选D　根据下文语境可知，这里在说维持好人与人之间的关系很难。故选D。‎ ‎2．A.as soon as B．as well as C．as long as D．as far as 解析：选C　事实上，只要是涉及人类之间的关系，偶尔都会有冲突。as soon as“一……就”；as well as“和”；as long as“只要”；as far as“远达”。故选C。‎ ‎3．A.naturally B．similarly C．fortunately D．suddenly 解析：选A　人们之间都会有冲突，因为很自然人类是复杂的。naturally“自然地”；similarly“相似地”；fortunately“幸运地”；suddenly“突然”。故选A。‎ ‎4．A.laughing B．arguing C．watching D．crying 解析：选B　说到动物世界的复杂关系，作者举例邻居家的奶牛也会争论。故判断选B。‎ ‎5．A.protect B．enjoy C．behave D．blame 解析：选A　那群奶牛经常站在树下保护自己不受炎热阳光的照射。protect ...from ...“保护……免受……”。故选A。‎ ‎6．A.proud B．typical C．lucky D．obvious 解析：选D　很显然当时一只灰色的奶牛在对某事很生气。it is obvious that ...“很显然……”。故选D。‎ ‎7．A.respect B．doubt C．understand D．prepare 解析：选C　因为自己不了解奶牛，不知道它在抱怨些什么。故选C。‎ ‎8．A.remind B．inspire C．attract D．annoy 解析：选D　根据前面提到的“the grey cow was angry”，“我”猜测其他奶牛中的一只说了些或做了些令它很恼火的事。angry与annoy是近义词。故选D。‎ ‎9．A.report B．imagine C．prove D．admit 解析：选C　作者通过邻居奶牛抱怨的这件事证明：只要有呼吸不论是人类还是动物之间都会有误解。故选C。‎ ‎10．A.competition B．accidents C．silence D．disagreements 解析：选D　误解和分歧总会发生。competition“竞赛”‎ ‎；accident“事故”；silence“安静”；disagreement“分歧，不一致”。故选D。‎ ‎11．A.dead B．weak C．careless D．nervous 解析：选A　在人入土为安之前，不管是在家里还是在办公室，都会有误解和分歧。故选A。‎ ‎12．A.chance B．question C．result D．cause 解析：选B　误解和分歧一直存在，问题是你如何处理你的不愉快。故选B。‎ ‎13．A.regret B．forget C．receive D．complete 解析：选A　在争论之后，你是否后悔你一时生气说过的话。根据15空后的regret可知。故选A。‎ ‎14．A.if B．because C．until D．though 解析：选B　“我”这样问是因为你一定会后悔气头上说过的话。故选B。‎ ‎15．A.speech B．calmness C．patience D．attempt 解析：选A　当你生气时，最可能说过的话。speech“演讲”；calmness“平静”；patience“耐心”；attempt“尝试”。故选A。‎ ‎16．A.pipe B．lamp C．fire D．cigarette 解析：选C　你说过的话可能点燃一个人内心的一团火，也可能会完全扑灭这份热情。故选C。‎ ‎17．A.funny B．busy C．powerful D．loud 解析：选C　根据上文可知，这就是语言的力量。funny“好笑的”；busy“忙碌的”；powerful“有力的”；loud“大声的”。故选C。‎ ‎18．A.last B．create C．return D．feel 解析：选B　语言有创造也有毁灭的力量。last“持续”；create“创造”；return“返回”；feel“感觉”。故选B。‎ ‎19．A.concern B．consideration C．comparison D．contact 解析：选D　话语能树人也能毁人，如果你不想伤害与你有联系的人…… concern“关心”；consideration“考虑”；comparison“比较”；contact“联系”。故选D。‎ ‎20．A.opened B．translated C．said D．noticed 解析：选C　小心自己要说的话，因为一旦说出口，就会覆水难收。故选C。‎ ‎【五】‎ Many people argue that working can be a valuable experience for the young. However, working more than about 15 hours a week is __1__ for teens because it reduces their involvement with school, and __2__ a materialistic and expensive lifestyle.‎ Schoolwork and the benefits of extracurricular activities tend to be __3__ when teens work long hours. As more and more teens have filled the many parttime jobs, teachers have faced increasing __4__. They must both keep the attention of __5__ students and give homework to those who simply don’t have time to do it.__6__， educators have noticed less involvement in the extracurricular activities that many consider a __7__influence on young people. School bands and athletic teams are __8__ players, and sports events are __9__ attended by working students. Those teens who try to do it all may find themselves __10__.‎ Another __11__ of too much work is that it may promote materialism and an unrealistic lifestyle. Some parents say that working helps teach teens the __12__ of a dollar.__13__ that can be true. It’s also true that some teens work to help their family or to save for college.__14__， surveys have shown that a lot of working teens use their earnings to buy luxuries (奢侈品). These young people won’t spend __15__ — they can just about have it all. In many cases,‎ ‎ they are getting used to a lifestyle they won’t be able to __16__ several years down the road, when they no longer have parents __17__ car insurance, food, and so on. At that point, they won’t have enough money to pay for necessities as well as luxuries.‎ Teenagers can __18__ the benefits of work while avoiding its drawbacks, simply by __19__ their work hours during the school year. As is often the case, a moderate (适度的) approach will be the most healthy and __20__.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了青少年打零工的弊端。‎ ‎1．A.bad　　　　　　　　 　B．dull C．important D．useful 解析：选A　根据下文的“because it reduces their involvement with school”可知，打零工占用的时间过多对青少年是“不利的(bad)”。‎ ‎2．A.witnesses B．requires C．changes D．encourages 解析：选D　根据第三段中的“it may promote materialism and an unrealistic lifestyle”可知，此处指“助长(encourages)”一种过于物质的、奢侈的生活方式。‎ ‎3．A.adopted B．forgotten C．disbelieved D．considered 解析：选B　根据第6空后“educators have noticed less ‎ involvement in the extracurricular activities”可知，青少年打零工时间过长会使得他们“忽略(forgotten)”学业和课外活动。‎ ‎4．A.demands B．threats C．difficulties D．expectations 解析：选C　根据下文的“They must both ... have time to do it.”可知，老师因此也得面对越来越多的“困难(difficulties)”。‎ ‎5．A.tired B．naughty C．lazy D．weak 解析：选A　根据上文的“As more and more teens have filled the many parttime jobs”可知，因为学生兼职要浪费很多精力，所以上课时就会很“累(tired)”。‎ ‎6．A.Above all B．In addition C．By contrast D．For example 解析：选B　第二段开头提到“Schoolwork”和“extracurricular activities”，前半段谈了schoolwork，故此处是在说另一方面。“此外(In addition)”符合语境。‎ ‎7．A.healthy B．direct C．short D．bad 解析：选A　根据本段开头的“the benefits”可知，很多人都认为课外活动对学生“有益(healthy)”。‎ ‎8．A.welcoming B．needing C．losing D．training 解析：选C　因为很多学生打零工占用了他们太多时间，所以学校的乐队、运动队的学生都在“流失(losing)”，打零工的学生参加体育比赛的人也“不多(poorly)”。‎ ‎9．A.normally B．regularly C．actively D．poorly 解析：选D　 解析见上题。‎ ‎10．A.exhausted B．energetic C．disappointed D．worried 解析：选A　根据上文的“try to do it all”及上文语境可判断，想要打工、学习、参加活动都不误，当然会感到“疲惫不堪的(exhausted)”。‎ ‎11．A.side B．benefit C．drawback D．character 解析：选C　本文介绍的是学生打零工占用太多时间的两个弊端，此段是另外一个“弊端(drawback)”。‎ ‎12．A.size B．cost C．value D．effect 解析：选C　一些父母认为，打零工可以帮助学生了解金钱的“价值(value)”。‎ ‎13．A.Unfortunately B．Undoubtedly C．Unusually D．Unnecessarily 解析：选B　根据下文的“It’s also true”可知，此处是说上面提到的“确实(Undoubtedly)”是对的。‎ ‎14．A.However B．Besides C．Instead D．Therefore 解析：选A　根据下文的“a lot of working teens use their earnings to buy luxuries (奢侈品)”可知，学生打零工可以帮他们了解金钱的价值、贴补家用、为上大学攒钱，“但是(However)”，这也导致了学生购买奢侈品。‎ ‎15．A.freely B．willingly C．wisely D．honestly 解析：选C　根据下文的“they can just about have it all”可知，因为觉得自己什么都要拥有，这些学生从不考虑“理智(wisely)”消费。‎ ‎16．A.afford B．imagine C．face D．develop 解析：选A　根据下文的“they won’t have enough money to pay for necessities as well as luxuries”可知，等到以后父母不帮他们“付(paying for)”车险、食物等费用后，他们自己根本就“负担(afford)”不起各种开支了。‎ ‎17．A.looking for B．caring for C．working for D．paying for 解析：选D　解析见上题。‎ ‎18．A.enjoy B．learn C．share D．remember 解析：选A　根据下文的“while avoiding its drawbacks”可知，此处指青少年只要规避打零工的缺点，就能“享受(enjoy)”打零工所带来的好处。‎ ‎19．A.ignoring B．limiting C．counting D．choosing 解析：选B　根据上文的“long hours”及下文的“a moderate (适度的) approach”可知，作者建议“限制(limiting)”打零工的时间。‎ ‎20．A.practical B．acceptable C．rewarding D．popular 解析：选C　根据该空前的“healthy”可知，此处是说适度才会有“所得(rewarding)”。‎ ‎【六】‎ Daily random acts of kindness can begin with two words: “Good morning！” It’s amazing how the two words can __1__ someone’s day.‎ During my __2__ visit to a store, an employee occasionally seems to be working on just a few hours’ sleep. However, he does his best to ‎ be __3__ to everyone, even including many morning people who are beyond our __4__. They are glad to be there.‎ I’ve made it a(n) __5__ to greet him with a “Good morning” each day and more importantly, __6__it. Equally __7__ is a genuine smile that shows, “It’s good to see you. I’m glad you’re working today.”‎ Over the last few weeks, this young man started offering me “free” coffee for no__8__ reason. When I asked him why, he said that he __9__ it that I was always nice to him. But later I found him in low __10__. My morning greetings didn’t __11__. “Come on. It can’t be that bad. Your time’s coming.” I comforted him and left.__12__ those words of assurance didn’t __13__ me. Try as I might to blow it off, I couldn’t shake the __14__， “Actions do speak louder than words.” Why wait for someone else to make a(n) __15__when I could do it myself?‎ I noticed a subway supermarket just a stone’s throw away. With twenty bucks and a gift card, I returned to the __16__ and presented this young man with this gift. “See, I told you good things would come your way.”I left him __17__， but finally smiled. He said, “Thank you. I was having a bad day and you went out of your way to ’__18__’ it.”‎ The acts of __19__， even if it begins with two simple words, can __20__ easily. I can tell you it will change your life for the better. ‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。有时候，我们一个小小的善举就可能会改变周围的某个人。‎ ‎1．A.decide B．design C．change D．simplify 解析：选C　根据下文作者的简单问候“早上好”让商店的一名雇员很感激可知，这里是改变了某人的一天，另外文章最后一句“change your life for the better”也是提示。‎ ‎2．A.weekly B．daily C．first D．last ‎ 解析：选B　根据5空后的“greet him with a ’Good morning’ each day”可知“我”每天都去商店。 ‎ ‎3．A.rude B．accessible C．accustomed D．friendly ‎ 解析：选D　根据下文的他们愿意到那里可知，雇员尽力友好地对待每个人。‎ ‎4．A.imagination B．protection C．prediction D．inspiration 解析：选A　根据even的提示可知，甚至是对于一些你无法想到的很早的人。imagination“想象”。‎ ‎5．A.adventure B．system C．entertainment D．point ‎ 解析：选D　“我”认为用“早上好”和他问候很重要，更重要的是 ‎“我”就想表达这个意思。make it a point to do sth.“非常重视做某事”。‎ ‎6．A.brighten B．stress C．mean D．enjoy 解析：选C　参见上题解析。mean“表示……的意思”。‎ ‎7．A.important B．outstanding C．particular D．worthwhile 解析：选A　根据上文出现的“more importantly”的提示可知，这里意为：一个真诚的笑容也是一样重要的。‎ ‎8．A.pleasing B．obvious C．simple D．primary ‎ 解析：选B　根据下文作者的疑问可知，这里是没有明显的理由。‎ ‎9．A.appreciated B．ignored C．remembered D．admired ‎ 解析：选A　根据上文的免费提供咖啡可知，这里是感激作者。appreciate后接it作形式宾语。‎ ‎10．A.voices B．supply C．spirits D．health ‎ 解析：选C　根据下文的安慰可知，雇员情绪低落。in low spirits“情绪低落”。‎ ‎11．A.appear B．work C．respond D．deserve ‎ 解析：选B　根据上文雇员情绪低落可知，作者的问候没有“起到作用”。‎ ‎12．A.Anyhow B．Privately C．Unfortunately D．Somehow ‎ 解析：选D　不知道为什么，“我”觉得这些安慰的话并不让“我”满意。somehow“不知怎么地”。‎ ‎13．A.depress B．satisfy C．excite D．defeat ‎ 解析：选B　参见上题解析。‎ ‎14．A.thought B．attitude C．method D．enthusiasm ‎ 解析：选A　该如何安慰他呢？作者有了新的“想法”。‎ ‎15．A.decision B．offer C．difference D．suggestion ‎ 解析：选C　当自己可以做到的时候，为什么要等待别人来做呢？make a difference“有影响”。‎ ‎16．A.market B．hospital C．restaurant D．store ‎ 解析：选D　根据上文的离开可知，这里是返回商店。‎ ‎17．A.embarrassed B．amused C．astonished D．disappointed ‎ 解析：选C　作者离开后又回来了，还拿着礼物给这个雇员，这让他很惊讶。‎ ‎18．A.fix B．value C．avoid D．confirm 解析：选A　前文提到了bad，并结合之前提到的这个雇员心情很低落，可知作者的善举正在改变着他糟糕的心情。此处fix表达抽象含义。‎ ‎19．A.sympathy B．impression C．patience D．kindness ‎ 解析：选D　文章开头“Daily random acts of kindness”是提示，这里指善举。‎ ‎20．A.continue B．spread C．advance D．explode ‎ 解析：选B　根据作者先给雇员一个简单的问候到雇员给作者提供免费咖啡再到作者给雇员买礼物可知，善行是可以传播的，会让一个人的生活变得更加美好。‎ ‎【六】‎ Goal setting seems to be a hot topic, yet it’s easy to know about ‎ but difficult to practice.‎ People set goals, work hard at them for even a few months, and then __1__ them. Next year, they set the __2__ goals. But why do so many people do it? They may be making goals too __3__. But that isn’t to say that they aren’t __4__ goals. They need to be broken apart into smaller and __5__ pieces. Make spoonsize goals and you’ll accomplish them __6__.‎ Many people are probably unwilling to __7__ you to reach your goals. They’re __8__ with you when you have your own goals. They may even be enthusiastic about your __9__ to change something or accomplish something new. __10__， as you change and accomplish, they may not like it. Why? It’s usually because your changes and accomplishments __11__ them that they could be doing it, too ... __12__ they aren’t!‎ You may have filled your __13__ with so many things that there’s little __14__ for your goals to grow. We must be careful not to confuse busyness with __15__， as goals are always achieved step by step. Be __16__ about how you use your time and what you focus on. Success often comes when you know what to __17__， rather than what to include in your life.‎ Goal setting is like the pig and chicken walking out early one morning. The chicken became really __18__ when she saw a sign: “Ham & Eggs, $2.99”. She said to the pig, “Look, we’ve got double billing again.” The pig said, “That’s __19__ for you to say! For you, it’s all in a day’s work. For me, it’s total commitment.” Goal setting is all in a day’s work. Goal __20__ is total commitment.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了为什么我们反复制订目标却难以实现。‎ ‎1．A.withdraw　　　　　　　 　B．forget C．change D．store 解析：选B　人们设定目标，并且为之努力几个月，然后就忘记(forget)了。故选B。‎ ‎2．A.opposite B．common C．same D．valid 解析：选C　第二年他们又(重新)设定同样的(same)目标。故选C。‎ ‎3．A.global B．precise C．vague D．realistic 解析：选A　根据下文中的“They need to be broken apart into smaller and __5__ pieces.”可知，他们的目标太宽泛。global“全面的”。故选A。‎ ‎4．A.simple B．achievable C．reliable D．clear 解析：选B　但是并不是说这些目标不可实现。achievable“可实现的”。故选B。‎ ‎5．A.equal B．unusual C．regular D．specific 解析：选D　根据语境可知，这些目标要细微具体。specific “具体的”。故选D。‎ ‎6．A.slowly B．accurately C．easily D．instantly 解析：选C　制订细微具体的目标，这样你会很容易地(easily)实现它们。故选C。‎ ‎7．A.support B．lead C．force D．follow 解析：选A　根据空前的unwilling和下文中的“they may not like it”可知，很多人可能不愿意支持(support)你实现你的目标。故选A。‎ ‎8．A.comfortable B．familiar C．careful D．patient 解析：选A　根据下文中的“even be enthusiastic”可知，你有自己的目标时他们是舒服的(comfortable)。故选A。‎ ‎9．A.means B．desire C．skill D．energy 解析：选B　对于你想改变一些东西或者实现新的东西的愿望(desire)他们甚至是非常热情的。故选B。‎ ‎10．A.Therefore B．Besides C．Otherwise D．However 解析：选D　根据语境可知，本处与上文形成转折关系：然而(However)，当你改变并实现目标时，他们就不喜欢了。故选D。‎ ‎11．A.inform B．convince C．remind D．warn 解析：选C　这通常是因为你的变化和成就提醒(remind)他们——他们也能做这些，但是他们却没做。故选C。‎ ‎12．A.and B．but C．or D．for 解析：选B　参见上题解析。故选B。‎ ‎13．A.notebook B．file C．schedule D．case 解析：选C　根据第16空后的“how you use your time”可知，你的日程表(schedule)中可能有许多的事情以至于你的目标没有成长的空间(room)。故选C。‎ ‎14．A.doubt B．hope C．dimension D．room 解析：选D　参见上题解析。故选D。‎ ‎15．A.progress B．process C．practice D．promotion 解析：选A　根据语境可知，此处表示我们必须要小心，不要把忙碌和进步(progress)混淆。故选A。‎ ‎16．A.selective B．curious C．skeptical D．optimistic 解析：选A　根据空后的“how you use your time and what you focus on”可知，本处指的是做出选择。selective “有选择的”。故选A。‎ ‎17．A.figure out B．leave out C．take out D．send out 解析：选B　根据空后的“rather than what to include in your life”可知，当你知道生活中什么该遗漏(leave out)而不是什么该包含在内的时候，成功就会属于你。故选B。‎ ‎18．A.confused B．upset C．excited D．worried 解析：选C　根据下文中的“Look, we’ve got double billing again”可知，鸡看到标牌后变得很激动(excited)。故选C。‎ ‎19．A.strange B．pitiful C．necessary D．natural 解析：选D　根据语境可知，猪对鸡说，你那么说是很自然的(natural)，因为那就是你一天的工作。故选D。‎ ‎20．A.development B．achievement C．management D．assessment 解析：选B　根据语境可知，制订目标一天就能完成，但是目标的实现(achievement)却需要完全的投入。故选B。‎ ‎【七】‎ Dr. Michael Schmoker is an educational author and former teacher. He shares in his book, Results Now, a __1__ that found of 1,500 classrooms __2__， 85 percent of them had __3__ less than 50 percent of the students. __4__， only 15 percent of the __5__ kept more than half of the class paying attention to the lesson.‎ He believes that the __6__ of teachers can tell if a student is not __7__. Most teachers act on what they see and __8__ their instruction to try to attract all of their students. __9__， no matter how hard teachers work at making it interesting, a lecture is __10__ a lecture, and having students simply listen is still a __11__ action. The solution is simple: If a teacher wants to __12__ student engagement (参与), then the teacher needs to increase student __13__ — ask the students to do something with the knowledge and skills they have learned. __14__ the lecture with learning tasks. Let them practice. Have them moving. Get them __15__. Make it so appealing that it will be __16__ for students not to participate.‎ The vital __17__ to increase engagement is to put the learner in charge of learning. Create a __18__ learning environment and a motivation to learn, and the students __19__ do all the hard work of learning, while the teacher merely offers help and support. That sounds __20__.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。Michael Schmoker博士在他的研究中讲述了在课堂上观察到的现象，引出了一个教育问题：教师在课堂上应该怎样来提高学生的参与度；并给出了建议：营造学习氛围，激发学习动机，让学生主动去学习。‎ ‎1．A.concern B．lesson C．study D．treasure 解析：选C　根据语境可知，Michael Schmoker博士是一位教育著作人，以前也是一位老师。他在他的书中分享了自己的研究。 A项“关心的事”；B项“教训”；C项“研究”；D项“财富”。故C项正确。‎ ‎2．A.visited B．decorated C．used D．noticed 解析：选A　根据上文中的“former teacher”和下文可知，该研究是在视察了1 500个教室后所写。A项“视察，参观”；B项“装饰”；C项“使用”；D项“注意到”。故A项正确。‎ ‎3．A.taught B．admitted C．touched D．absorbed 解析：选D　根据语境可知，85%的教室只能使不到50%的学生全神贯注。A项“教授”；B项“承认”；C项“触摸”；D项“吸收，使全神贯注”。故D项正确。‎ ‎4．A.In a word B．Above all C．In other words D．To be honest 解析：选C　根据上文中的“85 percent of them”和下文中的“only 15 percent”可知，85%的教室能够使不到一半的学生集中精力，也就是说，还有15%的教室能使超过半数的学生集中精力上课。A项“总之”；B项“首要的是”；C项“换句话说”；D项“说实话”。故C项正确。‎ ‎5．A.teachers B．classrooms C．schools D．textbooks 解析：选B　根据上题解析可知，B项正确。‎ ‎6．A.majority B．minority C．rest D．number 解析：选A　根据下文“Most teachers act on what they see”可知，他认为大多数教师都能够判断出一个学生是否对课堂不感兴趣。A项“大多数”；B项“少数”；C项“剩余”；D项“数字”。故A项正确。‎ ‎7．A.hardworking B．brilliant C．satisfied D．interested 解析：选D　参见上题解析。A项“工作努力的”；B项“杰出的，有才气的”；C项“满意的”；D项“感兴趣的”。故D项正确。‎ ‎8．A.organize B．receive C．adjust D．continue 解析：选C　句意：大多数教师能根据课堂反应来调整自己的上课方式以吸引所有学生的注意力。A项“组织”；B项“收到”；C项“‎ 调整”；D项“继续”。故C项正确。‎ ‎9．A.Moreover B．However C．Therefore D．Otherwise 解析：选B　根据上下文可知，尽管教师尽力调整，然而，无论教师多么努力，课堂依旧是课堂。前后句构成转折关系，且用逗号隔开，故用转折连词however连接。故B项正确。‎ ‎10．A.always B．even C．just D．still 解析：选D　参见上题解析。‎ ‎11．A.dull B．passive C．wrong D．practical 解析：选B　根据上文可知，无论教师如何努力调整上课方式，让学生听课始终是一个被动的行为。A项“无趣的”；B项“被动的”；C项“错误的”；D项“实际的”。故B项正确。‎ ‎12．A.value B．ignore C．decrease D．promote 解析：选D　根据语境可知，改变这一被动行为的方法是提升学生们的参与度。A项“珍惜”；B项“忽视”；C项“减少”；D项“促进，提升”。故D项正确。‎ ‎13．A.interest B．choice C．activity D．achievement 解析：选C　根据下文中的“ask the students to do something with the knowledge and skills ...”可知，教师需要增加学生的活动才能让他们参与进来。故C项正确。‎ ‎14．A.Break up B．Comment on C．Attend D．Deliver 解析：选A　根据语境可知，用学习任务分解课堂知识以让他们去练习。A项“分解”；B项“评价”；C项“参加”；D项“发表”。故A项正确。‎ ‎15．A.playing B．talking C．laughing D．singing 解析：选B　根据语境可知，让学生去练习，让他们动起来，说出来，这样才能调动学生的积极性。故B项正确。‎ ‎16．A.difficult B．possible C．necessary D．unimportant 解析：选A　根据语境可知，老师调动了学生的积极性，让整个课堂非常吸引人，这样学生不愿意参与都很难。故A项正确。‎ ‎17．A.standard B．decision C．reason D．measure 解析：选D　根据上文内容并结合语境可知，提高学生参与度最关键的办法就是让学习者自主学习。此处应用与上文中的“solution”‎ 相对应的“measure”。故D项正确。‎ ‎18．A.rich B．new C．safe D．modern 解析：选A　根据第15空后的“Make it so appealing”并联系以往的教学环境可知，此处指营造一个丰富多彩的学习氛围和学习动机。rich“丰富的”，符合语境。故A项正确。‎ ‎19．A.casually B．willingly C．nervously D．busily 解析：选B　根据上文可知，学生有了学习的环境和动机，就会乐意去下功夫苦读。A项“随意地”；B项“欣然地，愿意地”；C项“紧张不安地”；D项“忙碌地”。故B项正确。‎ ‎20．A.friendly B．ridiculous C．easy D．funny 解析：选C　根据语境可知，学生愿意下功夫苦读，而老师只是提供一些帮助和支持。这听起来还是很容易的。A项“友好的”；B项“滑稽可笑的”；C项“容易的”；D项“可笑的”。故C项正确。‎ ‎【八】‎ We humans love to make comparisons. On the market, we __1__ to find the best ones. In the classroom teachers compare their students to the __2__. And parents compare their child to his or her peers to __3__ an idea of what is “normal”．‎ ‎__4__， comparisons of any kind come with a sting (刺痛) for everyone. When parents make it clear to anyone that their child is __5__ to all other children in all ways, they put their child under __6__. Some children will obey when they are pressured to __7__ their parents’ need for perfection; others may __8__， trying to be just like any other kid, or, better still, to be just who they are. In other __9__， parents who compare their child to other children might end up __10__ their child is somehow “deficient (有缺点的)”. And, again, they pressure their child to be __11__ enough.‎ A most disturbing __12__ of all this comparing is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition. “In a __13__ culture, a child is told that it isn’t enough to be good — he or she must __14__ others，” writes Alfie Kohn, a parenting expert.‎ According to Kohn, research doesn’t __15__ the theory that competition brings success. One after another, researchers have concluded that children don’t learn better __16__ education is changed into a competitive struggle. Competition prevents a child’s ability __17__ not only educationally but socially, too.‎ So, __18__ competition, cooperation! Instead of __19__ other people’s children, parents need to pay close attention to their own, learn who they are, discover their interests and talents, and teach them how to cooperate with others. They will need role models to __20__ them.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。相互比较会将孩子推向残酷的竞争世界里，而竞争只会阻碍孩子发展。因此，父母要提倡合作而非竞争。‎ ‎1．A.see B．touch C．sell D．compare 解析：选D　根据上文可知，人们喜欢作比较。在市场中我们也通过比较来找到最好的。故选D。‎ ‎2．A.mature B．new C．model D．overseas 解析：选C　根据语境可知，在班级里，老师把他们的学生和模范生作比较。“the＋形容词”为固定用法，指一类人。A项“成熟的”；B项“新的”；C项“模范的”；D项“海外的，国外的”。故选C。‎ ‎3．A.get B．use C．share D．explain 解析：选A　get an idea意为“有一个想法，有一个主意”。此处指家长通过把自己的孩子和别人的孩子作比较得出一个想法。故选A。‎ ‎4．A.Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Besides 解析：选B　根据第一段中的第一句和空格后的内容可知，此处表示转折，所以要用however“然而，却”。故选B。‎ ‎5．A.harmful B．superior C．responsible D．thankful 解析：‎ 选B　此处指家长想尽办法让所有人知道自己的孩子比其他孩子都优秀。A项“有害的”；B项“优秀的，出众的”；C项“有责任的”；D项“感谢的”。故选B。‎ ‎6．A.pressure B．control C．discussion D．consideration 解析：选A　根据下文的“pressured”可知，当家长想尽办法让所有人知道自己的孩子比其他孩子都优秀时，其实已经把自己的孩子置于压力之下。故选A。‎ ‎7．A.express B．prove C．satisfy D．create 解析：选C　根据上文的“Some children will obey”可知，有些孩子会遵从父母，以满足父母追求完美的需求。故选C。‎ ‎8．A.disappear B．wait C．resist D．rest 解析：选C　根据上文中的“Some children ...others ...to be just who they are.”可知，此处所表达的意思与“obey”相反。C项“抵制”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎9．A.cases B．words C．ways D．nations 解析：选A　根据下文“parents who compare their child to other children might end up __10__ their child is somehow ’deficient (有缺点的)’”可知，此处列举其他情况。in other cases“在其他情况下”‎ ‎，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎10．A.denying B．deciding C．predicting D．concluding 解析：选D　根据上文“compare their child to other children”可知，通过比较，家长会断定自己的孩子是有缺点的。A项“否认，拒绝”；B项“决定”；C项“预测”；D项“推断，断定”。故选D。‎ ‎11．A.honest B．good C．patient D．polite 解析：选B　根据上文可知，在比较之后有些父母发现自己的孩子是有缺点的，所以会给孩子压力，希望孩子能够足够好。故选B。‎ ‎12．A.process B．consequence C．purpose D．method 解析：选B　根据下文“is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition”可知，这是家长互相比较带来的不良后果。A项“过程”；B项“结果”；C项“目的”；D项“方法，方式”。故选B。‎ ‎13．A.traditional B．scientific C．political D．competitive 解析：选D　根据上文“world of competition”可知，此处指在竞争文化中。A项“传统的”；B项“科学的”；C项“政治的”；D项“竞争的，比赛的”。故选D。‎ ‎14．A.defeat B．accept C．recognize D．choose 解析：选A　根据常识可知，在竞争文化当中，孩子必须要打败其他人。故选A。‎ ‎15．A.test B．challenge C．support D．change 解析：选C　根据下文可知，Kohn认为当教育变成竞争时，孩子不能接受更好的教育，同时，竞争也会阻碍孩子能力的发展，所以他不支持竞争会带来成功这个理论。故选C。‎ ‎16．A.since B．until C．when D．unless 解析：选C　句意：一个又一个的研究表明，当教育变成竞争时，孩子不会有更好的成绩。故选C。‎ ‎17．A.losing B．progressing C．showing D．reducing 解析：选B　根据上文可知，竞争不利于孩子的发展和进步。故选B。‎ ‎18．A.apart from B．because of C．as for D．instead of 解析：选D　根据“cooperation”‎ 及本段内容可知，本段强调合作的重要性，所以此处指要合作，而不要竞争。故选D。‎ ‎19．A.shouting at B．laughing at C．looking at D．striking at 解析：选C　根据上文“Instead of”可知，此处所述内容应与下文“pay close attention to their own”相反，即应该多关注自己的孩子，而不是盯着别人的孩子。C项“看”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎20．A.guide B．force C．invite D．expect 解析：选A　根据上文“role models”可知，家长需要榜样来正确引导孩子。故选A。‎ ‎【九】‎ Whenever my child caused me to change my schedule, I thought to myself, “We don’t have time for this.” __1__， the two words I most commonly spoke to my child were: “Hurry up.” But my promise to __2__ was made almost three years ago, and I began my journey to grasp what __3__ in life. My younger daughter is my living __4__ of why I must keep trying. In fact, the other day, she reminded me once again.‎ The two of us had taken a bike ride to the __5__. After buying a cool treat for my daughter, she sat down at a table in __6__ admiring the ice cream she held in her hand. Suddenly a look of worry __7__ on her face. “Do I have to rush, Mama？”‎ I could have __8__. Perhaps the pains of a __9__ life don’t ever ‎ completely disappear, I thought sadly. As my child looked up at me waiting to know __10__ she could take her time, I knew I had a(n) __11__. I could sit there __12__ about the number of times when I rushed my child through life ... or I could celebrate the fact that today I’m trying to do things __13__. I chose to live in today.‎ ‎“You don’t have to rush. Just take your time，” I said in a(n) __14__ way. Her whole face instantly brightened and her shoulders __15__. And so we sat side by side talking about things that interested us.‎ When she got to the last bite, she held out a spoonful of ice crystals and sweet juice for me. “I __16__ the last bite for you, Mama，” my daughter said __17__. As I let the icy goodness put out my thirst, I __18__ I just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time ... and __19__， she gave me her last bite and reminded me that things taste sweeter and love is __20__ to get when you stop rushing through life.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者是一个总是觉得时间不够用的人。女儿的一个小小的举动让作者意识到慢下来的生活更有意义。‎ ‎1．A.However　　　　　　　 　B．Instead C．Therefore D．Besides 解析：选C　根据第一句话中的“We don’t have time for this”可知，作者总是觉得时间不够用。因此作者经常对孩子说的话就是“快点”。‎ ‎2．A.speed up B．slow down C．give up D．keep on 解析：选B　作者总是督促孩子抓紧时间，但是差不多三年前作者决定(让生活)“慢下来”。本空与上一句的“Hurry up”形成对比。‎ ‎3．A.works B．happens C．minds D．matters 解析：选D　根据语境，此处指作者想抓住生活中重要的事情。‎ ‎4．A.reminder B．message C．example D．guide 解析：选A　作者的小女儿就是一个活生生的提醒物，提醒作者为什么要坚持尝试让生活慢下来。reminder“起提醒作用的东西”。下句的“reminded me once again”也是提示。‎ ‎5．A.church B．park C．supermarket D．school 解析：选C　根据下一句话中的“buying a cool treat”可知，作者和女儿去的是超市。‎ ‎6．A.relief B．sorrow C．advance D．delight 解析：选D　作者给女儿买了冷饮之后，女儿非常高兴。句中的“admiring the ice cream”是提示。 in delight“高兴地”。‎ ‎7．A.brought in B．turned up C．went by D．made up 解析：选B　突然之间一丝担心的神情出现在女儿的脸上。turn up“出现”，符合语境。‎ ‎8．A.cried B．hated C．wondered D．regretted 解析：选A　女儿的话触动了作者的心，作者感到很伤心，所以当时就有一种想要哭出来的感觉。与下句话中的“thought sadly”相符。‎ ‎9．A.difficult B．desperate C．hurried D．terrified 解析：选C　结合第一段的内容可知，作者总是催促孩子抓紧时间，一直在紧张忙碌中度过。而a hurried life正是对这种生活的总结，符合语境。‎ ‎10．A.when B．if C．how D．what 解析：选B　这时候孩子看着作者的脸，想要知道这次作者是否会催促她，也就是是否自己能够慢下来。‎ ‎11．A.duty B．chance C．choice D．idea 解析：选C　根据下文中的“I could”“or I could”“I chose to live in ‎ today”可知，choice“选择”符合语境。‎ ‎12．A.thinking B．complaining C．worrying D．talking 解析：选A　根据语境可知，此处指的应是作者可以坐在那儿回想(thinking)曾经有多少次她催促孩子。‎ ‎13．A.differently B．vividly C．perfectly D．casually 解析：选A　根据本段最后一句话可知，作者要做出的决定就是活在当下，活在今天，不再像以前那样忙忙碌碌。这是完全不同的处事方式，所以用differently。‎ ‎14．A.angry B．obvious C．gentle D．cautious 解析：选C　作者对孩子说尽管放松，不需要赶时间的时候，心里已经明白了自己以前的做法是不对的，所以是以一种温柔的方式对女儿说的。‎ ‎15．A.raised B．relaxed C．shook D．trembled 解析：选B　作者女儿的脸上立刻放出了光芒，而且因为高兴她的双肩也放松了，所以用relaxed。‎ ‎16．A.saved B．tasted C．purchased D．rushed 解析：选A　根据本句中的“the last bite”可知，作者的女儿把最后一口冰淇淋留给了作者。save“(为某人)保留”，符合语境。‎ ‎17．A.frequently B．carefully C．proudly D．slowly 解析：选C　女儿和作者在一起度过了轻松而惬意的时光，现在女儿为妈妈着想，说话的时候满带着骄傲。‎ ‎18．A.realized B．imagined C．expected D．remembered 解析：选A　根据后面的“I just got the deal of a lifetime”可知，此处指的应是作者意识到自己今天做了一生中最值得的一笔交易。realize“意识到”，符合语境。‎ ‎19．A.in contrast B．in return C．in charge D．in control 解析：选B　作者给了女儿一点可以轻松度过的时间，而作为回报，作者享受了女儿为自己留的冰淇淋。in return“作为回报”，符合语境。‎ ‎20．A.harder B．better C．closer D．easier 解析：选D　女儿的小小的举动提醒了作者，如果我们都放松步伐，事情会变得更甜蜜，爱也会来得更容易。‎ ‎【十】‎ Relationships are hard.It doesn’t matter whether it is a relationship __1__ two workmates, a doctor and a patient, a mother and her child or a couple. The fact is, __2__ it is a relationship involving people, there will always be conflicts once in a while because __3__ human beings are complicated (复杂的)．‎ I guess even in the animal kingdom there are complications, too. For instance, just last weekend I thought my neighbor’s cows were __4__.They like standing outside our gate where there is a huge tree they use to __5__ themselves from the burning sun. Anyway, it was quite __6__ that the grey cow was angry about something and since I didn’t __7__“cows”， I couldn’t tell what she was complaining about. My guess was that one of the other cows had done/said something to __8__ her because there was one cow she kept “addressing”．‎ I guess this goes to __9__ that as long as one is breathing (man or animal), misunderstandings and __10__ will always happen, regardless of whether it is at home or at the office, until one is finally __11__.‎ The __12__ is how you handle your displeasure. How do you conduct your arguments? What words do you use？After the argument, do you ever sit back and probably __13__ anything that you might have said in anger? I ask this __14__ I know for a fact that when you are angry, the likelihood of having the __15__ you’ll ever regret is very high. The words you speak to someone can either build them up, or break them down, or start a __16__ in their heart or put ‎ it out completely. That is how __17__words are. Words have the power to __18__ or destroy.‎ If you do not want to hurt those you come into __19__ with, remember to be careful with your words because once they are __20__， they can only be forgiven, not forgotten.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。讲述了在人入土为安之前，不管是在家里还是在办公室，都会有误解和分歧，问题是你如何处理你的不愉快。‎ ‎1．A.after　　　　　　　　　 　B．above C．under D．between 解析：选D　根据下文语境可知，这里在说维持好人与人之间的关系很难。故选D。‎ ‎2．A.as soon as B．as well as C．as long as D．as far as 解析：选C　事实上，只要是涉及人类之间的关系，偶尔都会有冲突。as soon as“一……就”；as well as“和”；as long as“只要”；as far as“远达”。故选C。‎ ‎3．A.naturally B．similarly C．fortunately D．suddenly 解析：选A　人们之间都会有冲突，因为很自然人类是复杂的。naturally“自然地”；similarly“相似地”；fortunately“幸运地”；suddenly“突然”。故选A。‎ ‎4．A.laughing B．arguing C．watching D．crying 解析：选B　说到动物世界的复杂关系，作者举例邻居家的奶牛也会争论。故判断选B。‎ ‎5．A.protect B．enjoy C．behave D．blame 解析：选A　那群奶牛经常站在树下保护自己不受炎热阳光的照射。protect ...from ...“保护……免受……”。故选A。‎ ‎6．A.proud B．typical C．lucky D．obvious 解析：选D　很显然当时一只灰色的奶牛在对某事很生气。it is obvious that ...“很显然……”。故选D。‎ ‎7．A.respect B．doubt C．understand D．prepare 解析：选C　因为自己不了解奶牛，不知道它在抱怨些什么。故选C。‎ ‎8．A.remind B．inspire C．attract D．annoy 解析：选D　根据前面提到的“the grey cow was angry”，“我”‎ 猜测其他奶牛中的一只说了些或做了些令它很恼火的事。angry与annoy是近义词。故选D。‎ ‎9．A.report B．imagine C．prove D．admit 解析：选C　作者通过邻居奶牛抱怨的这件事证明：只要有呼吸不论是人类还是动物之间都会有误解。故选C。‎ ‎10．A.competition B．accidents C．silence D．disagreements 解析：选D　误解和分歧总会发生。competition“竞赛”；accident“事故”；silence“安静”；disagreement“分歧，不一致”。故选D。‎ ‎11．A.dead B．weak C．careless D．nervous 解析：选A　在人入土为安之前，不管是在家里还是在办公室，都会有误解和分歧。故选A。‎ ‎12．A.chance B．question C．result D．cause 解析：选B　误解和分歧一直存在，问题是你如何处理你的不愉快。故选B。‎ ‎13．A.regret B．forget C．receive D．complete 解析：选A　在争论之后，你是否后悔你一时生气说过的话。根据15空后的regret可知。故选A。‎ ‎14．A.if B．because C．until D．though 解析：选B　“我”这样问是因为你一定会后悔气头上说过的话。故选B。‎ ‎15．A.speech B．calmness C．patience D．attempt 解析：选A　当你生气时，最可能说过的话。speech“演讲”；calmness“平静”；patience“耐心”；attempt“尝试”。故选A。‎ ‎16．A.pipe B．lamp C．fire D．cigarette 解析：选C　你说过的话可能点燃一个人内心的一团火，也可能会完全扑灭这份热情。故选C。‎ ‎17．A.funny B．busy C．powerful D．loud 解析：选C　根据上文可知，这就是语言的力量。funny“好笑的”；busy“忙碌的”；powerful“有力的”；loud“大声的”。故选C。‎ ‎18．A.last B．create C．return D．feel 解析：选B　语言有创造也有毁灭的力量。last“持续”；create“创造”；return“返回”；feel“感觉”。故选B。‎ ‎19．A.concern B．consideration C．comparison D．contact 解析：选D　话语能树人也能毁人，如果你不想伤害与你有联系的人…… concern“关心”；consideration“考虑”；comparison“比较”；contact“联系”。故选D。‎ ‎20．A.opened B．translated C．said D．noticed 解析：选C　小心自己要说的话，因为一旦说出口，就会覆水难收。故选C。‎