能力提升题组训练(A)

1、.必修1Unit 1Lifestyle才能提升题组训练A.阅读理解2019湖北黄冈高三联考A couple of years ago I graduated from art school.After graduation I was unsure of what to do with my degree.I had majored in Illustration插图 and loved it,but didnt really feel interested in doing illustrations for any companies.This left me with few optio

2、ns other than freelance自由职业者 and a nannying保姆job.I spent two years working as a nanny doing freelance illustration on the side.It just wasnt quite enough to pay rent,but I loved it,so I worked well over 50 hours a week trying to keep up with both.Just under a year ago I went to a friends wedding.I c

3、ouldnt think of a gift for them and really didnt have a lot of money to spare so I used my talents to create a portrait for them.It wasnt much,and I hoped it would be a good gift.When I handed the portrait to them and they unwrapped it the looks on their faces was something I did not expect.There we

4、re joyful tears in their eyes as they cried,“Thats us! This is so beautiful!Its funny because when I was in art school portraits were always my least favorite assignment.I hated drawing people and was always so much more interested in drawing little furry creatures.Once I saw the looks on my friends

5、 faces after giving them their portrait it was all over.I suddenly loved portraits and wanted to do more.I now take portraits to every wedding I go to and have given them as gifts to the families I nannied for.Every time the reaction makes all of the hard work and time I put into them so worth it.Iv

6、e just started offering couple,family and pet portraits as an item on my Etsy shop.1.After graduation,the author chose to . A.do illustrations for a company B.draw portraitsC.work as a nanny& a freelance D.draw furry creatures2.Why did the author decide to draw a portrait for her friends as

7、 a wedding present?A.Her friends requested her to do so.B.She thought it was meaningful.C.She hadnt enough money available to buy one.D.She was fond of drawing people best.3.How did the customers feel when they received their portrait?A.Delighted. B.Frightened.C.Embarrassed. D.Shocked.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。

8、作者从艺校毕业之后,当保姆及自由插图家谋生。一次参加朋友婚礼,送给新婚夫妻一幅肖像画作为礼物,这对夫妻欣喜假设狂的反响让作者喜欢上画肖像。作者每次参加婚礼都会画肖像画,并把画肖像作为自己的一种谋生方式。答案及剖析:1.C细节理解题。根据第一段中的After graduation.This left me with few options other than freelance and a nannying job.及第二段第一句I spent two years working as a nanny doing freelance illustration on the side.可知,作者

9、毕业之后,当保姆及自由插图家谋生。应选C。2.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的I couldnt think of a gift for them and really didnt have a lot of money to spare so I used my talents to create a portrait for them.可知,作者为朋友创作肖像画作为新婚礼物是因为作者想不到更好的礼物,同时也没有很多钱来买礼物。应选C。3.A推理判断题。根据第三段中的There were joyful tears in their eyes as they cried,“Thats us!Thi

10、s is so beautiful!及倒数第二段中的Every time the reaction makes all of the hard work and time I put into them so worth it.可推知,他们收到肖像画应是特别开心的,所以作者才感到自己的辛苦努力没有白费。delighted快乐的。应选A。.七选五How to pass an important testWhether its a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam,all tests have one thing in common

11、: you have to pass.1. Stuck in a situation where you dont know what to do? This article can help. TipsOnce you get the study guide,make plans right away to study as soon as possible.No excuses! Killing time with friends isnt worth it,since you can always hang out with them any other day.Get ple

12、nty of rest.2. If you walk into the classroom sleepily, youll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired. Eat a good meal for breakfast.3.Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal 燕麦片,high fibre food,and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad. Bring all necessary material

13、s.4. Bring pencils,pens,pencil sharpeners,snacks if allowed,erasers,the calculator if allowed and anything else youll need for the test. 5. Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to take for the test if its already testing hours.Youll probably miss any important information needed in com

14、pleting the test.In some tests,late comers are not allowed to take the test. A.The exam tests vocabulary,reading and maths skills.B.Studies show that if you get enough sleep,your brain will be much more efficient.C.Failing the test wont help you in the long run,so its important to know how to p

15、repare to pass that big test.D.Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.E.One piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.F.This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.G.Dont

16、 forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.答案:15CBEDG.完形填空2019山东潍坊实验中学高三二模A man worked in a big company.One day,he came home from 1 late,tired and annoyed,to find his 6-year-old son 2 him at the door.The 3 his son saw him,he asked him a question,“Daddy,how much do you make a

17、n hour? “Thats 4_ of your business.If you 5 know,I make $20 an hour. the man said angrily.“Oh, the little boy replied,with his head down.Looking up,he said,“Daddy,may I please 6 $10? The father was 7 and shouted at him to go back to his room because he thought his son was so 8.The little boy qu

18、ietly went to his room and shut the door.The man sat down and started to get 9 angrier about the little boys 10.How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After an hour 11,the man had calmed down,and started to 12.Then he went into the little boys room.“Ive been thinking,maybe I was too

19、13 on you earlier.Heres the $10 you asked for.said the man. The little boy stood 14 up,smiling.“Oh,thank you daddy! He yelled.Then,15 under his pillow,he 16 some crumpled up bills.The little boy slowly 17 out his money,then 18 at his father.“Daddy,I have $20 now.Can I 19 an hour of your time? P

20、lease come home 20 tomorrow.I would like to have dinner with you. 1.A.school B.work C.trip D.hospital2.A.standing for B.asking for C.waiting for D.playing with3.A.moment B.time C.day D.when4.A.not B.no C.nothing D.none5.A.have B.must C.might D.want6.A.earn B.make C.lend D.borrow7.A.angry B.happ

21、y C.desperate D.embarrassed8.A.selfish B.crazy C.aggressive D.innocent9.A.more B.perhaps C.even D.little10.A.money B.questionsC.toys D.pillows11.A.about B.or else C.or so D.later12.A.relax B.refresh C.relieveD.regret13.A.hard B.kind C.soft D.gentle14.A.warmly B.straight C.slowlyD.lazily15.A.puttingB

22、.gettingC.takingD.reaching16.A.brought outB.picked outC.pulled out D.left out17.A.counted B.gave C.presented D.sent18.A.looked downB.looked awayC.looked up D.looked out19.A.sell B.borrow C.buy D.have20.A.late B.early C.happily D.often语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。本文通过小男孩向父亲借钱要买爸爸一个小时的时间,让爸爸第二天早点回家陪自己共进晚餐的故事来告诫大家:不能

23、光忙于工作,也要抽时间多陪陪 家人。答案及剖析:1.B根据上文的A man worked in a big company.和下文的tired可知,此处是指“父亲下班很晚回家。2.C根据常识和下文的讲述可知,此处表示:他六岁的儿子在门口等着他。wait for等待。 3.A上一句说儿子在等父亲,所以此处表示“他儿子一看到父亲,就问the moment引导时间状语从句,意为:一就。4.D根据上文的描绘可知,此时儿子问父亲一小时挣多少钱?根据常识可知,大人一般不让小孩关心此类事情。所以此处意为:此事与你无关。ItsThats none of your business.“此事与你无关。 5.B根据上一句“此事与你无关。可知此时父亲很不耐烦,所以可能说:假如你非要知道的话,我一小时挣二十美元。此处must“偏偏,非要,带着一种厌烦、不耐烦的情绪。 6.D根据下文的.only to get some money及Heres the $10 you asked for.可知,此处意为:小男孩抬起头来说:我可以借你十美元吗?borrow借入。7.A