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1、组合规范练2必修第一册UNIT2阅读题组练速度(35mins).阅读AOn a rainy afternoon,maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely,allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.DontShedYourTearsforAnyoneWhoLivesonTheseStreets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy,a writer disa

2、ppeared at a conference and was found dead at another place.Thirty years later,a young man interviewed survivors from the conference,trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences.This novel,by a well-known Argentine writer,explores art,crime and politics.WhenBreathBecomesAir,b

3、y Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six,Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer.One day he was a doctor treating the dying,and the next he was a patient.This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth livin

4、g?”.ToKillaMockingbird,by Harper LeeSet in a small Alabama town in the 1930s,the story focuses on an honest,highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson,a black man accused of committing a crime.NobodyWillTellYouThisButMe:ATrue (asTol

5、dtoMe) Story,by Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety.In this book,Bobby is speaking to Bess once more,in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women.They include Bobbys mother,who traveled alone from

6、 Belarus to America to survive,and Besss mother,who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.ToKillaMockingbirdB.WhenBreathBecomesAirC.DontShedYourTearsforAnyoneWhoLivesonThes

7、eStreetsD.NobodyWillTellYouThisButMe:ATrue (asToldtoMe) Story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Besss mother.D.Bobbys mother.BHow does a brilliant teacher get that way?The question of how they developed has as many answers as there are inspired instructors.One e

8、xample is an original and charming woman who has become one of the best ever at taking disadvantaged students to a new level.Jackson was born in Altoona.Her father was a construction worker.When she was in the eighth grade,her father died.Her principal,Mrs.Brown,said not to worry about schoolwork fo

9、r a while.That upset her.Her father would not have wanted her to do anything but her best.He always said,“Dont let your first failure be the reason for your next.”Jackson was an accomplished shooting guard in basketball and a star sprinter on the track team,running the quarter-mile in 57 seconds.She

10、 thought she might become a sports broadcaster.She gave no thought to teaching until a friend took her to an introduction to a program,which placed novice instructors in schools full of low-income children.Jackson liked the idea of giving back,as well as the chance to have some of her student loans

11、forgiven.She is a big sports person,and that is how she connects with lots of kids.She couldnt motivate children until she knew what was bothering or pleasing them.“Students learn from people who love them,” she said.“They will be motivated and inspired to learn if they know deep down that you care

12、about them.” In class she gave basketball tickets to students who were doing their work.At weekly drawings they could win sticky notes,pencils or other small prizes.She helped create after-school clubs.A tall student said to her,“Im a baller.I heard you play ball.”There was a basketball league in Pa

13、terson,but the school didnt have a team.Jackson started one with support from local business executives.The student,Essence Carson,went to Rutgers University,was a first-round draft(运动员选拔制) selection for the WNBAs New York Liberty and now plays for the Connecticut Sun.4.Why did Mrs.Browns words upse

14、t Jackson?A.Her father just passed away.B.She was taught to do her best.C.Her first failure led to another one.D.She was concerned about her grades.5.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A.The way Jackson became a teacher.B.The dream job Jackson desired.C.The student loans Jackson owed.D.The athleti

15、cs Jackson did well in.6.Why did Jackson give small prizes to her students in class?A.To connect with them.B.To please or bother them.C.To encourage them to learn.D.To show her love to them.7.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Jackson founded a school team in Paterson alone.B.Jackson played

16、 in the basketball league in Paterson.C.Jackson selected Essence to play for WNBAs New York Liberty.D.Jackson should take some credit for Essences professional career.CThe rise of the machines was always going to come at a cost,as each wave of technology destroys what has been put in place.The fast

17、pace of technological development in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots is causing massive changes in the finance industry.The effect is already being felt on Wall Street,where there have been far-reaching and significant changes.Many investment banks and big institutions (机构),in o

18、rder to cut costs and meanwhile increase the amount of work,use AI to take on financial tasks usually done by humans,such as wealth management,operations,risk management and trading,where robots carry out 50% to 60% market trades,according to CNN.The preference for technology over human traders resu

19、lts from the inability of the vast majority of traders to act consistently reasonably when theyre trading.Often,people fail to control themselves,allowing emotions to get in the way of their thoughts and actions.Machines dont suffer from these psychological issues when a major trading decision is be

20、ing made.This is because they remove emotions from short-term trading activity,allowing for a more objective approach to trading.Artificial intelligence and robotics are fast advancing in the investment sector,where their unbelievable abilities to learn and think will eventually make them the most a

21、dvanced and complex investment systems capable of helping corporations to make more effective choices.Activities such as calculations based on structured data and other repetitive support tasks are well-suited for robots.While AI is probably the most powerful technology today,its ability to perform

22、complex tasks is limited.Trading machines can only learn historical data and trade patterns.However,stock market behavior changes all the time and computers can be less skilled in the face of unexpected market performance.Humans can easily adjust themselves to these changes.Getting the robots to do

23、the same,however,will require changing their algorithms (算法),which can be too expensive and time-consuming.For this reason,humans will always be a step ahead and remain useful.8.Why do many institutions use AI to replace human employees?A.To show a preference for new technology.B.To promote working

24、productivity.C.To expand the application of AI.D.To increase the safety of work.9.What advantage do machines have over humans?A.They are hardly disturbed by moods.B.They can make subjective decisions.C.They are far more loyal to their jobs.D.They can perform complex tasks.10.Which of the following c

25、an best describe the underlined word “structured” in Paragraph 4?A.Advanced in a pattern.B.Repeated in a task.C.Complicated in data.D.Fixed in a system.11.What will happen in the future according to the last paragraph?A.There will be an obvious rise in skilled workers.B.AI can create all-around prof

26、its at a little cost.C.Humans still have a place in the job market.D.Robots shall replace man at high speed.DThink of the last time you disagreed with another person.Maybe you argued with a sibling (兄弟;姊妹) over what to watch on TV.Or perhaps you tried to convince grown-ups that ice cream makes a bet

27、ter dinner than vegetables.How did your disagreement end?Were you able to see the issue from the other persons viewpoint?In many situations,disagreements are unavoidable.Theyre part of life.After all,everyone has different opinions.We all have past experiences that shape how we see the world.Still,n

28、ot all disagreements are bad.In fact,many people look at them as opportunities to learn.They do so by trying to understand where both sides are coming from.How can you understand both sides of an issue?Often,its best to start by asking questions.Questions help us learn about the world around us.The

29、right questions can also help us learn about other people.In a disagreement,asking for more information can help you learn about a persons viewpoint.It can also lead you to gather more facts.This can paint a better picture of the entire issue.When seeking to understand both sides of an issue,its imp

30、ortant to know the difference between facts and opinions.Remember,facts are based on true information.Opinions can change from person to person.Paying attention to facts can stop biases (偏见)from taking over in a disagreement.This can help everyone involved see both sides of the issue.Maybe youre won

31、dering why its important to understand both sides of an issue,anyway.After all,dont most people just want to prove that their side is right?Often,thats true.However,understanding the whole issue can lead to both sides working together.Disagreements may be uncomfortable at first.However,when both sid

32、es truly try to understand each other,they often find they have more in common than they thought.The next time you disagree with other people,try asking them questions about their viewpoints.You never know what you might learn.12.What does the underlined word “so” refer to in Paragraph 2?A.Ignoring

33、chances to learn.B.Knowing more about themselves.C.Shaping a right way to see the world.D.Making the disagreements a chance to learn.13.According to the passage,how can we solve a disagreement?A.By changing the others opinion.B.By making both sides comfortable.C.By trying to stand in the others shoe

34、s.D.By telling facts and opinions apart.14.How does the author support his view?A.By reasoning.B.By making comparison.C.By debating.D.By giving examples.15.Whats the authors attitude to peoples arguments?A.Indifferent.B.Pessimistic.C.Positive.D.Skeptical.七选五Many hear endlessly how good exercise is f

35、or our health,but you might be surprised to know just how good.1Ithelpsyoubreathebetter.Frequent exercise improves the volume of oxygen you can use in your body.This is what makes you fit and the benefits arent limited to sport.2 Attending some professional courses can build core strength and improv

36、e shape,and so strengthen breathing muscles.Physicalactivityenhancesyourmentalhealth.Doing something active releases “happy” brain chemicals that make you more positive.The more you do it,the better youll feel.But you do need to work up a bit of a sweat.If youve had a bad day,treat yourself to a lit

37、tle bit of exercise.34The way your guts (内脏) feel often impacts on your mental and physical health.Walking,running and yoga strengthen abdominal (腹部的)muscles,increase the heart rate and encourage your muscles to move digestive waste through your body more efficiently and digest food more quickly.Kee

38、pingactivekeepsyouyoung.There may not be an elixir (灵丹妙药) of youth just yet,but keeping fit comes close.Just 15 minutes of exercise a day for eight years can increase your lifespan by three years.The more you do,the longer you could live.5 It can be low-intensity exerciseswimming,a long walk on a ru

39、nning machine at the gym,or a low-intensity workout via special APPs.A.It aids your digestion.B.It gives you a better appetite.C.Increased muscle strength helps too.D.Here are the benefits you can get from exercise.E.This is because physical activity delays cell ageing.F.People think this will catch

40、 our attention and inspire our action.G.Power walking or rope skipping is a brilliant stress reliever.必修第一册UNIT2阅读题组练速度.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。作者主要介绍了四本可以在休闲时间阅读的英文书。1.C推理判断题。根据第一本书简介“InApril1945,Italy,awriterdisappearedataconferenceandwasfounddeadatanotherplace.Thirtyyearslater,ayoungmaninterviewedsurvivor

41、sfromtheconference,tryingtouncoverthetruthaboutwhathappenedanditsconsequences.Thisnovel,byawell-knownArgentinewriter,exploresart,crimeandpolitics.”可知,这本书讲述了一桩陈年命案的调查故事,是侦探小说。2.B推理判断题。根据WhenBreathBecomesAir,byPaulKalanithi部分中的“ThisautobiographyfindshopeandbeautyinthefaceofdeathasKalanithiattemptstoan

42、swerthequestionWhatmakesalifeworthliving?.”可知,WhenBreathBecomesAir是一本探讨生命和死亡话题的自传小说。3.A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“BessKalbsavedeveryvoicemailfromhergrandmotherBobbyBellwhodiedatninety.Inthisbook,BobbyisspeakingtoBessoncemore,inavoiceaslovingasiteverwasinlifeandbringsusseveralgenerationsofbravewomen.”可知,最后一本小说的主

43、角是BobbyBell。【语篇导读】本文是记叙文,描述了优秀运动员杰克逊的成长经历,讲述了她是怎样投身体育教育事业的,以及她对贫穷儿童的体育教育所做的贡献。4.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Herprincipal.butherbest”可知,她自小受到的教育就是做事尽全力,所以校长让她暂时不要担心功课让她不高兴。5.A段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知,Jackson是技艺高超的得分后卫和短程赛明星选手,她原来认为她可能会成为一个体育运动广播员,直到一个朋友带她去参加了一个项目的介绍时,她才想到了教学。故本段主要讲述她是如何成为教师的。6.C推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Theywillbemot

44、ivated.youcareaboutthem.”可推知,她给学生小奖品是为了鼓励学生学习。7.D推理判断题。根据第四、五段可知,体育明星杰克逊投身到体育教育事业并为体育教育事业做了很多贡献。文章在最后提到一个学生Essence上了名校,曾被美国女子篮球联盟的纽约自由人球队在第一轮运动员选拔制中选中,现在为太阳队效力。由此可推知,杰克逊应该因Essence的职业生涯而获得一些赞扬。【破解长难句】She gave no thought to teaching until a friend took her to an introduction to a program,which placed

45、novice instructors in schools full of low-income children.【分析】这是一个复合句。句中until引导时间状语从句;which引导非限制性定语从句;fulloflow-incomechildren是形容词短语作后置定语修饰schools。【译文】她从未想过要教学,直到一个朋友带她去参加一个项目的介绍,该项目把新手教师安置在满是低收入家庭的孩子的学校里。【语篇导读】本文是说明文。机器在执行金融任务时更客观,人工智能和机器人科学能帮助公司做出更有效的选择,但是人工智能执行复杂任务的能力是有限的,而人类则可以轻易地调整自己来适应市场变化。8.B

46、细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“Manyinvestmentbanks.donebyhumans”可知,许多机构使用人工智能来代替人类雇员是为了提高工作效率。9.A细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知,在作出重大交易决定时,机器不会受这些心理问题的困扰,因为它们消除了短期交易活动中的情绪干扰,使交易方式更客观。据此可知,和人类相比,机器几乎不会被情绪干扰。10.D词义猜测题。由该句中的“andotherrepetitivesupporttasks”和动词structure“使形成体系,系统安排”并结合常识可推知,此处表示系统安排的数据。11.C推理判断题。根据尾段最后两句可知,让机器人做同样的

47、事情需要改变它们的算法,这样成本太高并且费时;因为这个原因,人类将永远领先一步并有用。据此可以推断,人类在就业市场上仍然有一席之地。【语篇导读】本文是议论文。在日常生活中人们难免和别人意见不一,这是很正常的,我们应看到事情的两面性,把分歧当作学习的机会。12.D词义猜测题。画线词指代的内容一般与上文有关,根据画线词所在句的上句和语境可知,此处“so”指的是上文中的“lookatthemasopportunitiestolearn”。13.C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Wereyouabletoseetheissuefromtheotherpersonsviewpoint?”和最后一段中的“wh

48、enbothsidestrulytryto.theythought”可知,我们可以通过试着站在对方的立场上(思考问题)来解决分歧。14.A推理判断题。本文第一段引入话题,提出了问题“你能否从对方的角度看待问题”,在下文中作者通过推论逐步讲到分歧不可避免,我们可以把分歧看作是学习的机会,看到事情的两面性,故A项正确。15.C推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“However,whenbothsidestrulytrytounderstandeachother.Youneverknowwhatyoumightlearn.”可知,作者把分歧看作是学习的机会,因此对分歧持积极的态度。.【语篇导读】本文是说明文。本文从呼吸、心理健康、助消化、延缓衰老四个方面介绍了你也许不太了解的运动对身体的好处。1.D空处在第一段结尾,再由下文所列的几方面好处可知,此处需要一个总括的句子,故D项“以下是你可以从锻炼中得到的好处”符合语境。2.C根据空前的“thebenefitsarentlimitedtosport”可知,不只运动会带来这些益处,再结合空后一句“Attendingsomeprofessionalcourses.