高二下学期英语阅读提升练习（三）.docx

限时练习 高二下英语阅读提升练习（三）七选五部分：Profitable Senior Service Businesses You Can Start Today This year, almost 4 million Americans will turn 65. That number will continue to grow for the next two decades. By 2030, it will grow to over 75 million people. _1_ In fact, the U.S Department of Labor forecasts that senior service jobs will be the fastest growing part of the job market for many years to come._2_ As most seniors want to stay independent as long as possible, they, or their grown-up children, plan to use that increased wealth to make their lives better in their senior years. This will provide an abundance of moneymaking opportunities. Because most seniors want to age in place in their own homes, they often need help with daily tasks like meal preparation and housekeeping. Many are unable to drive and need reliable transportation for shopping trips an doctors appointments. _3_ Seniors also often need a reliable resource person - a”senior concierge”- to handle the talks they are unable to do, such as scheduling home repairs, buying groceries or taking a pet to the vet. _4_There comes a time - usually in their 70s or 80s - when seniors downsize and move to a much smaller residence or a retirement community. _5_ They help reduce the emotional stress associated with moving, so a senior has a gentle, and smooth transition to their new home. The growing number of seniors, and the service jobs they are creating, mean new opportunities for anyone who wants to start a business serving seniors. If youre looking for a rewarding job or home-based business providing essential services to this growing population of seniors, youll find plenty of choices.AThe service can be started with just a few hundred dollars.BSome senior service businesses require specialized medical training.CTheir homes need to be as fall-proof as possible, to prevent accidents.DA senior relocation service professional helps those folks organize that move.EThat will bring many senior service jobs for those who are caring and capable.FSeniors today are richer than ever before with 31 percent enjoying “high income.”GA senior concierge can fill in when the children of an elderly parent cant be there to help.EFCGD完形填空中将该项涂黑。It was time to start my afternoon run on the school bus. I drove up to the elementary school, parked and opened the doors.Usually I enjoyed 1 the kids as they climbed aboard. Today I kept my 2 fixed straight ahead. I'd just come from a（n）3 family counseling（辅导）session with my oldest son, Shayn. He started consuming alcohol at 17. I felt 4 . How did we ever get here?I thought. Shayn was intelligent and had been a 5 to raise. The two of us were close. The kids walked past me onto the bus. One or two said hi. A little girl 6 a small piece of paper on my lap gently. "This is for you!” she said.I absent-mindedly 7 the folded paper and looked up just in time to see wisps（缕， 束）of long blonde hair 8 down the aisle（过道）.I'd hoped family counseling would help Shayn quit drinking. 9 at today's session, Shayn was angry. He said kids his age drink 10 and that his drinking was under control. What hope did we have 11 Shayn couldn't see that he needed help?I moved to throw the note in the rubbish can near the driver's seat, then 12 What if the little girl sees you throw her present away? I thought. So I 13 it. Inside was a four-leaf clover （四叶草），along with a message written in a child's hand: "This is filled with 14 As 1 read the note, my whole body 15 My thinking changed. I couldn't control Shayn's drinking. There was still hope, even when I didn't know what to do.I searched my rear-view mirror（后视镜）for the child who'd given me the note, but not a single one had long blonde hair.1.A. pullingB. teachingC. greetingD. separating2.A. gazeB. thoughtC. brakeD. schedule3.A. cheapB. expensiveC. easyD. difficult4.A. neglectedB, hopelessC. abandonD. homeless5.A. struggleB. pleasureC. failureD. success6.A. laidB. coveredC. distributedD. returned7.A. toreB. cutC. grabbedD. recycled8.A. growB. hangC. disappearD. circulate9.A. ForB. AndC. OrD. But10. A. sensitivelyB. sociallyC. passivelyD. politely11.A. unlessB. thoughC. soD. if12.A. pausedB. refusedC. leftD. explained13.A. unlockedB. unpackedC. unfoldedD. unhappy14.A. confidenceB. hopeC. patienceD. courage15.A. shookB. achedC. withdrewD. relaxedCADBB ACCDB DACDB 阅读理解15 years ago, Erin Merryn met a kitten who needed a home when she was a college student.He jumped into her arms and refused to let her go.“I was attached immediately and decided that I would take a risk and try hiding a kitten in my college dorm where animals are obviously not allowed,” Erin recalled.A week later she was caught and given 48 hours to remove the cat. After several phone calls, Erin was able to find an old lady to take Bailey, the kitten. But Bailey did not get along with his new housemate. As soon as Erin learned that he would be sent away, she immediately offered to take him back. “I plotted for a month to convince my parents to let me keep him.” said Erin.Six years ago, Erin had Abby, her beautiful daughter. She didnt know what Bailey would think about the new addition when she brought her home from the hospital.“But it was love at first sight.” Erin said. Bailey stayed by Abbys side, guarding and showering her with love and purrs. As Abby grew, he became her protective brother, watching over her every step of the way. Abby picked up a book one day and tried to read it with Bailey by her side. He became her perfect audience, and the sweet boy was completely attracted by Abby as she told him stories of wonder.A video showing Abby reading to Bailey went viral on the Internet in 2018. Numerous people followed Erin on social media platforms.Unfortunately, on December 8, 2018, just months after becoming famous, the 14-year old cat passed away from kidney failure.A full month after Baileys passing, Erin still got cards and gifts from caring individuals. It is this love that Erin hopes Baileys fans hold on to. She wants her furry “first-born” to be remembered as a symbol of compassion that inspires others to treat the world with love.1. Which of the following best describes Erin Merryn?A. An able college student.B. A perfect mother.C. A lover of cats.D. An online influencer.2 What do we know about the cat from paragraph 5?A. He was appointed to guard the newly born baby.B. He showed Abby much love and affection.C. He shared many interesting stories with Abby.D. He made great progress in reading.3 Who does the underlined word “first-born” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Erin Merryn.B. The Old Lady.C. Bailey.D. Abby.4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. No Ordinary Cat.B. A Wonderful World.C. Importance of Protecting Animals.D. Love from Animals.CBCA读后续写At first glance she looked like any other old woman, plodding along in the snow ,alone,neglected,head bowed. A young couple, smiling,taking,laughing, arms loaded with Christmas presents,took no notice of the old woman. A mother with two small children hurried by, on their way to grandmothers house. Like many others, they took no notice,either. If these people had noticed,they would have seen that the old woman wore no shoes. She walked bare foot in the ice and snow.With both hands the old woman gathered her worn button-less overcoat at the collar to keep out the wind. She stopped and stood bent and bowed at the bus stop.A red and blue scarf covering her head, she waited for the downtown bus.A gentleman carrying an Important looking briefcase waited near her,not too closely.After all,she could have something contagious (传染的）. A teenage girl also waited for the bus,She glanced repeatedly at the old woman's feet, but said nothing.The bus arrived and the old woman slowly, painfully boarded.She sat on the sideways sent Just behind the driver.The gentleman and the teenage girl hurried to the back of the bus.A little boy pointed at the old woman,"Look,Mother,that old lady is bare foot."The embarrassed mother slapped his hand down. "Don't point at people, Andrew. I's not polite to point." She looked out of the window.She must have sons or daughters," a lady in a fur coat suggested, “her children should be ashamed of themselves." She felt morally superior,because she took good care of her mother.A man seated near the middle of the bus steadied the bag of gifts on her lap. "Don't we pay enough taxes to handle situations like this?" he said to a friend seated beside him.“People have to learn to save their money," a well-dressed young college man added. “If that old woman had saved when she was young, she wouldn't be suffering now. It's her own fault."And all these vain(虚荣的）people beamed with satisfaction that they had all given such deep analysis,totally ignoring the old woman who badly needed a pair of shoes immediately.注意：续写词数应为150左右A vain businessman felt offended by those talking without acting and reached into his wallet._At the next stop.a young man wearing expensive.new.brand-name shoes boarded the bus,_A vain businessman felt offended by those talking without acting and reached into his wallet. He fished out a shiny $20 bill, walked straight to the woman and thrusted it to her wrinkled hand. Startled, the poor old lady looked up. Then, her painful expression softened and tears of gratitude began to roll down from her dull eyes. Hands trembling, throat tightening, voice shaking, she thanked the man a million of times. Obviously, the businessmans honorable deed put shame to other vain passengers, who either hung their head or looked out of the window.At the next stop, a young man wearing expensive, new, brand-name shoes boarded the bus. Upon seeing the ladys blue and red bare feet, he took off his cool trainers and gestured the woman to put them on. Once again, tears pooled in the ladys eyes. Other passengers were also deeply moved and they began to give away whatever they had to the old lady. What a loving scene it is if all of us could stop our meaningless comment and start to support those disadvantaged individuals with whatever little thing we can contribute!书面表达 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom正在学习中文，想要了解中国著名古典文学西游记（Journey to the West）的相关知识，请你写一封回信，介绍西游记中你最喜欢的人物孙悟空以及说明你喜欢的原因。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以增加适当的细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tom, Im so glad to hear about your experience of learning one of Chinas four great classics, Journey to the West._ Yours, Li HuaDear Tom,Im so glad to hear about your experience of learning China's four great classics, Journey to the West. Today lm writing to share with you my favorite character, Sun Wukong, in one of the classic novels.There is no denying that so many fantastic characters have been created by ancient Chinese novelists. In the novel of Journey to the West, Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King,is born with supernatural powers.Through Taoist practices, he learns the 72 transformations, allowing him to transform into various animals and objects. Sun Wukong is so brave to fight against various evil spirits all the way and he is so faithful to his master Tangseng despite misunderstanding, making the journey to the western paradise successful.To some extent, Sun Wukong is rebellious, but his always speaking the truth,even in the faceof the power or authority, is the most important reason why I consider Sun as my favorite character.5学科网（北京）股份有限公司