高中英语必修一 英语阅读理解综合作业 8

课时作业 8

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

Thirteen hours later we just arrived in Paris after many dramas (戏剧性事件)．

I rented a car, filled it up and moved ahead to Bristol airport that morning. We set off at 8：00 a．m. and all was going well until we got to the turn for Bristol airport. The airport sign (指示牌) suggested we went out from the M5, but Suri asked me to continue going straight ahead, so against my better judgment, I let the airport turn pass us by.

Next we left for South Wales, the car was back and we had a plane to Paris to catch in a couple of hours. It was about then that I realized we were heading for Wales on a six­road highway. I felt very bad. We turned off the highway and turned into a country road, as directed by Suri and there was a sign saying that the road to the airport was closed. I saw a lady watering her garden and asked her about the best way to the airport. She said we were at least 30 minutes from the airport, but she couldn't help us with the right directions (方向)．

I was so worried as we really were out in the country without any guidance. All I could think of was to turn Suri off and follow the signs myself.

Then finally after many_butterflies_in_the_stomach and feeling like my heart was going to burst (爆裂) out of my chest, there was a proper green sign to the airport and we followed it with so much joy.

Driving from the airport into Paris was a shock, Lots of homeless people were sleeping under the highways with rubbish everywhere.

Anyway we're now in Paris. The experience of getting lost is now almost laughable. In another 24 hours will be my 50th birthday. I have a big party planned for myself in Paris.

【语篇解读】　本文记述了作者开车前往机场，然后飞抵巴黎途中所发生的事情。

1．When did the author most probably arrive in Paris?

A．At about 9：00 p．m.  B．At about 8：00 a．m.

C．At about 13：00 p．m.  D．At about 9：30 a．m.

答案与解析：A　推理判断题。根据第一段的“Thirteen hours later we just arrived in Paris after many dramas.”及第二段的“We set off at 8：00 a．m. and all was going well...”可推断，作者那天早上八点出发，13小时后到达巴黎，故可以推算出作者到达的时间是晚上九点左右。

2．The underlined part “many butterflies in the stomach” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”．

A．being nervous and worried

B．being excited and relaxed

C．being hungry and thirsty

D．being tired and angry

答案与解析：A　词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“feeling like my heart was going to burst out of my chest...”及上下文的内容可知，作者迷路了，此刻内心应该是很紧张和担心的。

3．Which of the following is the correct order of the following events?

①We arrived in Paris.

②We followed the proper green sign.

③We rented a car.

④We got to the turn.

⑤We drove in the countryside.

A．①③④⑤②  B．③④⑤②①

C．①③⑤④②  D．③④②⑤①

答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据文章的内容及前后的发展顺序可推出顺序为③④⑤②①。

4．In the last paragraph, the writer seems to show us “________”．

A．A bad thing never dies

B．All that ends well is well

C．A good beginning is half done

D．Two heads are better than one

答案与解析：B　推理判断题。最后一段作者对到达巴黎感到高兴，对最后的结果感到满意，故选“结果好，就一切都好”。

B

Dogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbor's dog is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something.

“Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns，” says Schweitzer, who is a dog owner. You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.

After two to three weeks of observing (观察), go to your neighbors with the facts. Wait for a time when the barking is over. “Since you're trying to keep a good relationship, you can't go when you're angry and upset，” says Schweitzer. Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when they're not at home.

Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem. Ask if the dog can stay inside during storms, or offer a dog training class.

Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet. If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat. “If they become more comfortable seeing you, they're less likely to bark when they see you or when they're in the backyard，” says Schweitzer.

Whatever you do, don't talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down. “Those make people feel angry，” says Schweitzer. “That's when things escalate.”

If weeks go by and you still aren't seeing a difference, follow up with a note. Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off. That way, you'll have evidence (证据) that you've discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer.

【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。如果邻居家的狗总是叫个不停，影响到了你的生活，你该怎么做呢？

5．What should people do first according to Schweitzer?

A．Record when the dog barks.

B．Find out why the barking happens.

C．Find out if the dog is really dangerous.

D．Record when the neighbor is usually out.

答案与解析：A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Before you take action, you should record the dates... says Schweitzer”可知，首先要记录下邻居家的狗什么时候叫。

6．When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor?

A．When the dog is barking.

B．When you are feeling calm.

C．When you've found a problem.

D．When your neighbor is walking the dog.

答案与解析：B　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Since you're trying to keep a good relationship, you can't go when you're angry and upset”可知，你应该在心平气和的时候去找邻居谈这个问题。

7．What does the underlined word “escalate” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．Become familiar.  B．Become worse.

C．Get interesting.  D．Get personal.

答案与解析：B　词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的内容可知，只有在情况变得更糟的时候才需要通过法律途径解决这个问题。

8．What is the text mainly about?

A．How to teach your dog to be quiet.

B．What to do when your neighbor has a dog.

C．How to deal with a neighbor's noisy dog.

D．What to do if your neighbor makes you angry.

答案与解析：C　主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，该文主要是讲如果邻居家的狗总是叫你该怎么做。

Ⅱ.七选五

One of the easiest and most pleasing ways to express your creativity (创造力) is by drawing. In addition, drawing can calm you down in many ways. It can help keep you away from negative thoughts and clear your mind. __1__

Draw something that makes you comfortable. Content (内容) does not matter as much as the meaning you connect with whatever you choose to draw. If you find mountains or trees relaxing to be around, try your hand at drawing. You can also draw things like pets or buildings.  __2__  For example, draw a dog's head on a pig's body with a horse's legs and tail.

Just draw. Experiment on drawing with different color patterns (色型) and emotions. Believe it or not, drawing can help realize physical relaxation by lowering your blood pressure. Color your drawing with bright, exciting colors. Draw patterns. Start with changes of circles, as they're easier to draw. Simply cover a page in a pattern. Keep your subjects smile. Whether you are drawing mountains, humans, or animals, add a face with a smile. __3__

Go somewhere where you feel calm. Choose some quiet places. Turn off your phone, and avoid areas with television or computers. Some private (私人的) places are best, as your drawing will not be forbidden by the presence of others, and you will be less likely to be bothered. Get outside.  __4__. Drawing outside can also give you ideas of things to draw.

Have fun.  __5__  Don't worry about the final product. And don't judge your artistic abilities. Lose yourself in the experience of creation! Sitting down to draw for just a few minutes can brighten your feelings. You'll feel energetic and may feel even more open­minded for the rest of the day.

A．Let yourself enjoy the process.

B．Listen to music when you draw.

C．Simply being outside will calm you down.

D．Sure, it's silly but you'll probably smile back.

E．Hang up your work somewhere it will catch your eye.

F．You can even try combinations of different animal parts.

G．And the enjoyment of drawing can help keep your stresses away.

【语篇解读】　本文主要介绍了如何通过画画减轻压力的几点建议。

1．答案与解析：G　根据本空前的“It can help keep you away from negative thoughts and clear your mind.”可知，此处承接上文，讲的还是画画的好处。

2．答案与解析：F　本空后的“For example draw a dog's head on a pig's body with a horse's legs and tail.”是对此处的举例说明，由此可知此处是说你甚至可以画由不同动物的身体部分组成的“动物”。

3．答案与解析：D　根据本空前的“Keep your subjects smile. Whether you are drawing mountains, humans, or animals, add a face with a smile.”可知，此处承接上文，说给所画的东西加一个微笑这看起来似乎很愚蠢，但是它同样也会让你微笑。

4．答案与解析：C　根据本空后的“Drawing outside can also give you ideas of things to draw.”可知，此处讲的是外出画画的好处。

5．答案与解析：A　根据本段内容，特别是本空后的“Don't worry about the final product. And don't judge your artistic abilities.”可知，本段告诉我们要享受画画的过程，而不要担心最后的结果。