2018_2019学年高中英语Module2HighlightsofMySeniorYear课下能力提升（五）外研版.docx

课下能力提升(五)阅读理解AMany parents are beginning to demand less technology use in the primary classroom due to the amount of screen time children have at home. This raises the question about whether technology in the classroom helps or stops learning.We often hear complaints that children have lost the ability to carry out simple calculations (计算) because of the reliance on calculators in primary schools. This is not the case. In fact, calculators are not a significant feature of primary school maths lessons. When calculators are used in primary classrooms, its usually to help children develop number sense or to study number patterns and relationships. It allows them to apply their knowledge of place value and other number related concepts rather than using a traditional method.In Australia, the use of digital technologies in the primary maths classroom is not an option. To change the situation, the government has taken measures to make it feasible for teachers to apply technologies in all subject areas. Fortunately, schools have access to more powerful, affordable devices than ever before. These are the same devices that many children have already had access to at home.In a recent research evaluation of the Matific digital resources, the students found that they enjoyed using the resources on iPads and computers, and went from thinking about maths as something boring to something that is fun to learn. The children also voluntarily started to use their screen time at home to do maths. Pretest and posttest data also showed improved scores.Many would consider that the use of mobile devices in maths would consist of simple game playing. The appearance of many lowquality apps makes it hard for children to get learning chances. Luckily, theres much that teachers can do and are doing with technology.Just as the world has changed, the mathematics classroom has also changed. When it comes to technology in the classroom, its all about balance.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在小学数学学习中引入科技手段的必要性。1Calculators mainly help primary students _.Asave more time for studyBfinish complex calculationsCbuild mathematical conceptsDpractice calculation methods解析：选C推理判断题。根据第二段“its usually to help children develop number sense . rather than using a traditional method.”可推断，计算器主要帮助小学生们建立数学概念。2What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?ASecure.BPossible.CDifficult. DStressed.解析：选B词义猜测题。根据第三段“the use of digital technologies in the primary maths classroom is not an option. To change the situation .”可推断，政府已经采取措施让科技在各学科中的应用成为可能，可推测feasible意为“可行的，可能的”。3What do we know about the Matific digital resources?AThey dont contribute to maths results.BThey are not accessible on mobile phones.CThey can help reduce childrens screen time.DThey can develop childrens interests in maths.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段“the students found that they enjoyed using the resources . voluntarily started to use their screen time at home to do maths”可知，Matific数字资源可以帮助培养小学生们对数学的兴趣。4What does the text mainly talk about?AHow to teach primary maths.BHow to use calculators properly.CThe problems facing primary education.DThe role of technology in primary maths.解析：选D主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了科技手段在小学生数学学习上的应用情况。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. Its time to enjoy yourselves!There are many ways to celebrate 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. Its to mark the time kids turn into 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 give 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 friends. In some cases, 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. 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 very 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 dont you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?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.解析：选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 be 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.解析：选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 pictures at the prom.BThey wear formal clothes or special clothes.CMusic is played at the prom.DTeachers and parents attend it.解析：选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 school gym.DDining in a famous restaurant.解析：选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。CAs a senior, I realised it was time to make one of the biggest decisions of my life, but I was absolutely short of talent. My friends were applying to schools like Tufts and Berkeley, while the only planning I had done was for the coming weekend. I wasnt ready for college. I was frightened and didnt know what to do.My parents agreed that I was short of talent. “Maybe you should go to preparatory school (预科学校) for an additional year，” my mother suggested. Preparatory school? Was she crazy? I wasnt the greatest student, but I couldnt go to a preparatory school. I thought that was for stupid kids kids who dont get good jobs or succeed in life.My grandfather, who recently passed away, has had the greatest influence on my life. I knewthathe graduated from a top college, Bowdoin, but I didnt know whether this was my best bet, and feared finding the perfect school would be difficult.Then, I heard about New Hampton School from a friend and decided to visit. I was blown away and immediately felt comfortable. I became hesitant (犹豫的) to visit other schools because I couldnt imagine any other would be as educating as New Hampton. The staff gave me a warm feeling, which meant a lot to a kid from a small town. Even though Im a senior, I will be able to better prepare myself for college at New Hampton School. I feel the staff will help me get that extra year of development to make sure that I will be ready for college. Then Ill go.9Why didnt the author apply to Tufts or Berkeley?AHe didnt want to go to college.BThey were common universities.CHe didnt reach their admission standards.DHe wanted to go to a university better than them.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者才疏学浅且没有为申请上这两所大学做好准备。由此可以推断，原因在于作者没有达到这两所大学的录取标准。10The author didnt want to go to preparatory school at the beginning bec