课时分层作业4　Module 2 Section Ⅰ

1、课时分层作业(四)Section 高考题型练习提能力.阅读理解AMy teenage son Karl became withdrawn after his father died.As a single parent，I tried to do my best to talk to him.But the more I tried，the more he pulled away.When his report card arrived during his junior year，it said that he had been absent 95 times from classes an

2、d had six falling grades for the year.In this way he would never graduate.I sent him to the school adviser，and I even begged him.Nothing worked.One night I felt so powerless that I got down on my knees and asked God for help.“Please God，I can't do any thing more for my son.I'm at the end of

3、my rope.I'm giving the whole thing up to you.”I was at work when I got a phone call.A man introduced himself as the headmaster.“I want to talk to you about Karl's absences.” Before he could say another word，I choked up (哽咽) and all my disappointment and sadness over Karl came pouring out int

4、o the ears of this stranger.“I love my son but I just don't know what to do.I've tried everything to get Karl to go back to school and nothing has worked.It's out of my hands.” For a moment there was silence on the other end of the line.The headmaster seriously said，“Thank you for your t

5、ime，”and hung up.Karl's next report card showed a marked improvement in his grades.Finally，he was even on the list of best students at school.In his fourth year，I attended a parent­teacher meeting with Karl.I noticed that his teachers were astonished at the way he had turned himself around.

6、On our way home，he said，“Mum，remember that call from the headmaster last year？” I nodded.“That was me.I thought I'd play a joke but when I heard what you said，it really hit me how much I was hurting you.That's when I knew I had to make you proud.”【语篇解读】本文主要讲Karl在父亲死后沉默寡言，缺课95次且有六科成绩下滑。作者作为一个

7、单亲母亲尝试了各种方法但均无济于事。一天，一个自称校长的人给作者打来电话，作者在电话中向这位“校长”诉说了自己对孩子的爱和现在对他的失望。令她惊讶的是，孩子的成绩取得了长足进步。在四年级时作者参加了家长座谈会，老师也对他的转变感到惊讶，在回来的路上儿子告诉她，他就是那位打电话的校长，是母亲的话使他明白他对母亲的伤害有多大，从那时开始就决定成为一个令母亲自豪的孩子。1According to the first report card，Karl .Aoften went to school lateBdidn't do well at schoolCdid a good job at s

8、choolDfailed in all examsB细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When his report card arrived during his junior year，it said that he had been absent 95 times from classes and had six falling grades for the year.”可知。2When the mother said “It's out of my hands” to the headmaster，she meant that she .Ahad no money to suppor

9、t the familyBwould drive her son away from the houseCdidn't know what to do about her sonDwould have to hang upC句意理解题。根据文章第三段“I love my son but I just don't know what to do.I've tried everything to get Karl to go back to school and nothing has worked.”可知。3There was silence on the other s

10、ide of the line because the speaker .Awas unable to interrupt the motherBwaited for the mother to finish speakingCwas too moved to say anything to the motherDdidn't want the mother to recognize his voiceC推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I thought I'd play a joke but when I heard what you said，it really hit me

11、 how much I was hurting you.”可知。4From the passage we can learn that .Achildren in single­parent families always have mental problemsBschool education still works well without support from parentsCparents should give their children as much help as possibleDmother's love plays an important ro

12、le in teenager's lifeD推理判断题。通读全文可知，正是母亲的爱让Karl从失去父亲的悲痛中振作起来，努力学习，成为让母亲自豪的人。故D项为最佳选项。BWhen you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam,12 hard years of study will have come to an end.Forget your studies for a while.It's time to enjoy yourselves!There are many ways to celebr

13、ate this special month of graduation.You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers，or dine out together and exchange gifts.High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation.It's to mark the time kids turn int

14、o young men and women.After the prom，teenagers either go to college or find a job.It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.At the prom，boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties，though many different types of formal clothes are worn.Traditionally，girls giv

15、e boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets)Girls traditionally wear formal dresses，or dress to shock or be noticed，in shiny or brightly colored materials.Common prom activities include dining，dancing，the crowning of a Prom King and Queen，and just talking to

16、 friends.In some eases，high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual，on a pleasure cruise boat (游船)But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym

17、.Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special.The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip­hop.The students elect the Prom Queen.She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly.These are great honors that the pair take v

18、ery seriously.The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom.But others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.If you like the idea of a prom，why don't you and your classmates organize one for your gr

19、aduation?【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了在美国和加拿大等西方国家，高中生在毕业前夕会举行毕业舞会。舞会上男女生都穿着漂亮的衣服，并且还举办各种活动，还会选出舞会之王和舞后等。5What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?AA dancing competition.BA party held to celebrate graduation.CA fashion show.DAn election.B词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，prom指“毕业舞会”。6Why do the students hold a prom?ATo b

20、e elected as the Prom King or Queen.BTo relieve themselves from the study pressure.CTo say goodbye to their friends.DTo mark the graduation and their independence.D细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，举办毕业舞会，标志着他们的毕业和独立。7Which of the following clearly indicates that the prom is very important to students?AThey take pic

21、tures at the prom.BThey wear formal clothes or special clothes.CMusic is played at the prom.DTeachers and parents attend it.B推理判断题。根据第四段中的内容可知，男女生都穿着正式的漂亮的衣服。由此可知，毕业舞会对学生来说很重要。8Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?ARenting a ballroom.BTaking a cruise boat.CHolding it in the s

22、chool gym.DDining in a famous restaurant.C推理判断题。根据第五段的内容可知A、B两项会花费很多。另外，根据常识可知，D项也会花很多。 由第五段的“But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.”可知C项是非常节约的做法。.阅读七选五Four Ways to Be a Great RoommateHaving a roommate can be one of the best experiences in college or，easily，one of the worst. 1 Follo

23、w these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships sour.Talk things out.Communication is key.If something happens，sit down with your roommate and have a face­to­face conversation.I've seen roommate relationships fall apart because something happens and，inst

24、ead of talking to each other，the two start complaining about their roommates behind backs. 2 Don't expect to be best friends.Some roommates become the best of friends，and some don't.Don't put pressure on yourself or your roommate，especially when you first meet. 3 And if your roommate doe

25、sn't end up being your best friend，don't worry.Ask before you take.This applies to food，clothes and anything else.If you want to keep a relationship going，show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first. 4 Clean up after yourself.This should go without saying

26、.Don't be lazy.Or，at least，don't bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage.Most people I've come across in college are messy. 5 But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.ASo you need to think twice before you help your roommate out.BThis create

27、s nothing but awkward situations and unhappiness.CEven if you both agree to share everything，you should still ask.DYou don't have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized.EIt all starts with you to have a good relationship with your roommate.FSometimes you get stuck with someone who

28、 has tons of negative energy.GRemember，you' re trying to make a new friend，not to scare your roommate away.【答案】15EBGCD.语法填空David：Mary? I haven't seen you since we 1. (graduate) from high school.Mary：David? Randy David? Oh，you look definitely the same! Even your figure is the same.David：Well，

29、you look.a lot different.Mary：Well，2. (get)tired of that blond hair，I decided to become a redhead.I also lost a lot of 3. (weigh)，and I'm really 4. (try) hard to keep in shape.David：So，do you live here？What do you do?Mary：I'm a lawyer in Brookfield and I just come out here on weekends to go skiing.What about you?David：5. a good job it is ! I sell insurance，but I'm actually working in Springfield.We are looking to open a new office here，so that's why I'm out here.Mary：Do you like your job?David：Well，I guess I make 6. nice living，but I'm really 7. (bore) with the work.I