2018_2019学年高中英语Module6TheWorldsCulturalHeritage课下能力提升二十四含解析外研版.docx

课下能力提升(二十四).阅读理解You know that Grandparents Day, taking place the Sunday after Labor Day every year, is a holiday for celebrating your parents parents.But how did the holiday come to be? Did it originate out of a sweet, sincere wish at heart .or was it all a giant marketing plan to sell more goods?It is, in fact, the former.When Marian McQuade first thought of the idea for the holiday, commercialism (商业主义) was the last thing on her mind. In 1956, McQuade was trying to plan a celebration for the elderly members of her community.She made the sad discovery that many of the senior citizens in the nursing home didnt often receive visits from their families.So she set a day to appreciate grandparents.In any case, McQuade never wanted the holiday to be a_money_grab.Mothers Day actually has a similar story; in fact, its founder wanted it discontinued in the 1920s after she saw how commercialized it had become.However, it didnt stop card companies from getting excited about the future of a new holiday.Hallmark predicted that, by 1983, Grandparents Day would become the sixth highest cardselling holiday.But to their disappointment, it never became a commercial holiday.Many families have much more meaningful ways of celebrating the holiday.Danielle Kirsch celebrates by trying a new activity every year with her grandmother Elsie.“This year, well be painting together，” she tells RD.com.Molly Arnolds grandmother is no longer around, yet she still finds a way to honor the holiday.Arnold is the Chief Operations Officer of the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation, a charity she created in memory of her grandmother, Barbara Broyles, who passed away from Alzheimers disease (老年痴呆症)However, just because the holiday is not about commercialism doesnt mean you cant exchange gifts.S actually suggests that grandparents give their grandchildren gifts, especially gifts that “honor family traditions”For example, a meaningful gift from a grandpa to his granddaughter would be actually a birthday gift, but we think its a perfect Grandparents Day idea too.1Why did McQuade found Grandparents Day?ATo grow her own business.BTo realize her parents dream.CTo remember her own grandparents.DTo call on people to care for the elderly.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“McQuade was trying to plan a celebration for the elderly members of her community”可知，McQuade创立这个节日是为了鼓励人们关爱老年人。2What does the underlined part “a money grab” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AA way to make big money.BA celebration of ones wealth.CA chance to give others money.DA deal between family members.解析：选A词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“Mothers Day actually has .commercialized it had become”可知，祖父母节和母亲节一样，创立者们都不希望节日变成攫取人们钱财的商业机会。3Hallmark thought Grandparents Day _.Awouldnt grow popular among young peopleBwould become a commercial holidayCwould turn into a global holidayDwouldnt last long解析：选B推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Hallmark predicted that .sixth highest cardselling holiday”可知，Hallmark预测祖父母节将会变成全球第六大卡片销售的节日。因此Hallmark认为这个节日将会商业化。4What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AMeaningful ways of celebrating the holiday.BPeoples attitudes toward the holiday.CThe effort to carry out the holiday.DThe future of the holiday.解析：选A段落大意题。第四段的主题句为首句“Many families have much more meaningful ways of celebrating the holiday”，由此可知，本段主要介绍了人们以各种有意义的方式来庆祝祖父母节。.阅读七选五I was giving my 5yearold a bath one night when she looked out the window at our fence and announced, “You know, Mamma, sometimes looking at trees helps you to think.”_1_ What a deep observation from a little child.“You are right，” I encouraged.“What are you thinking about？”Lately, there have been a lot of changes going on in my life at work.Business has been hard and I have been doing a lot of consulting for customers who havent been able to afford help._2_ I have a need and desire (欲望) to help, but I often say “Yes” when my wallet should be saying “No！”The last few years have been such a struggle for so many of my customers from so many walks of life._3_ Worse yet, I always have a voice in the back of my head that says if I dont relax or learn a better way to deal with stress, cancer might come near!So when my daughter said that one sentence, I promised to spend more time in nature._4_ It is so grounding and so healing.I have traded a few gym days for hikes in the hills above my house._5_ I am always more clearheaded after that.So I plan on spending some time this summer in southern California, enjoying thinking at the base of an old, wise tree with my daughter of course.AI struggle with this.BWhat she said is so true.CMy health is on the downside.DI decided to stop the busy life.EI just sat in surprise and silence.FI have trouble sleeping, sometimes.GHave you ever sat in a park and stared at a tree?答案：15EAFBG.完形填空Mom put a heavy wool hat on Grandpas head. “Wait until I get your _1_，” she said.“Your mother is putting enough _2_ on me to kill a man，” Grandpa laughed. His simple joke was like a wind among the tree. I started to _3_， too. He thought I was laughing at his _4_ and he was pleased. But actually I was laughing at his _5_ clothes. Grandpa wore a thick wool suit that made him look like a white fat bear. Mom had _6_ Grandpa as if it were freezing and there were _7_ on the ground but the fact was not so. When I looked at the sunshine and green grass through the _8_， I laughed harder. Grandpa also laughed _9_ me.“I am going to see my old friend，” he said when Mom _10_ with his gloves.“Who is he, Grandpa？” I asked _11_ he didnt seem to hear what I said.He _12_ stood there and let Mom put the gloves on his hands.Grandpa said, “I know he will still be there waiting for me.”Mom _13_ the front door for Grandpa. He walked slowly outside, holding the _14_ firmly in one hand. Perhaps he would _15_ his gloves when he got far away from the house. That is what I did when Mom _16_ not see me. Sometimes I even put my _17_ into the cool water of the river.“He used to be a _18_ man，” Mom said. “ No man could cut down more trees than your Grandpa. He could lift the heaviest tree in the woods.” “Who is Grandpa going to see？” I asked. “He is going to see _19_. He is just to talk to himself.” She answered _20_. Her quiet voice sounded like saying to herself.语篇解读：本文有三个主人公，年事已高的祖父，中年母亲，还有年少的作者，故事通过三代人之间的交流、理解，体现了一家人互相恩爱关照的温暖画面。1A.mailBboxCgloves Dshoes解析：选C根据第三段中的“with his gloves”可知，妈妈是去给外公取手套。2A.clothes BpraiseCburden Dhat解析：选A从下文中“Grandpa wore a thick wool suit that made him look like a white fat bear”可知，外公穿着很厚实的衣服。3A.cry Bsigh Cthink Dlaugh解析：选D根据上文“His simple joke”可知，作者也开始笑了。4A.hair Bwords Cthoughts Dface解析：选B根据上文，他认为“我”因他的话而大笑，所以很高兴。5A.new Bunusual Cheavy Dfunny解析：选C根据语境，“我”是因为他的厚重的衣服而发笑。6A.changed Bexpected Cdressed Dcared解析：选C参见下题解析。7A.leaves Bsnow Cgrasses Dwater解析：选B根据上文，妈妈给外公穿厚羊毛外套可知，这里指妈妈给外公穿衣服，就好像外面极冷并且地上有积雪一般。8A.glasses Btrees Cwindow Dstreet解析：选C根据语境，当“我”透过窗户看到阳光和绿草的时候，“我”笑得更厉害了。9A.about Bwith Cat Dof解析：选B根据语境，外公也和“我”一起大笑。10A.returned Breviewed Creached Drecovered解析：选A根据上文“Wait until I get your _1_”可知，此处表达妈妈拿着手套回来了。11A.so Bif Cbecause Dbut解析：选D根据语境，“我”问：“外公，他是谁？”但是外公好像没听见“我”说的话。12A.just Beven Cever Dnever解析：选A根据上文可知，外公年事已高，妈妈给他穿外出的衣服。此处表达他仅仅站在那里，让妈妈给他戴上手套。13A.closed Blocked Cknocked Dopened解析：选D根据“He walked slowly outside”，可知妈妈为外公打开门。14A.stick Bopportunity Cdoor Dtree解析：选Afirmly“坚定地，牢牢地”；这个词可以暗示出，外公的手杖是牢牢地抓在手里。15A.set apart Bput off Ctake off Dplace down解析：选C根据上下文可知，当他离房子很远的时候他可能会脱掉手套。16A.need Bshould Ccould Dmust解析：选C参见下题解析。17A.hands Bfeet Chead Dbag解析：选A根据上下文，当妈妈不能看见“我”的时候，那就是“我”所做的事情。有时“我”甚至把手放在冰凉的河水中。18A.powerful Btall Cyoung Dhandsome解析：选A根据下文“No man could cut down more trees than your Grandpa. He could lift the heaviest tree”可知，外公曾经是很强壮的人。19A.somebody Bnobody Canyone Deveryone解析：选B根据下文“He is just to talk to himself”可知，他不去见任何人，他只是自言自语。20A.correctly Bcalmly Cgently Dfirmly解析：选C根据下文“Her quiet voice sounded like saying to herself”可知，妈妈温柔地回答。.语法填空“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.”This timehonored tradition was once and is still thought 1.to_give (give) the bride good luck on her wedding day.It comes from an Old English rhyme(押韵诗) which 2.was_read (read) by many people during the Victorian era (维多利亚时期)According to the poem, the bride must collect the five objects 3.herself (her) or from friends and family.These are pieces of good luck and often treasures 4.handed (hand) down to next generations.Something old 5.stands (stand) for continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed is a symbol of borrowed 6.happiness (happy); something blue symbolizes purity, love and loyalty; and a sixpence in her shoes is a wish 7.for good fortune and prosperity, although this remains 8.largely (large) a British custom.I