(人教版)高中英语选修六课后阅读训练：七Unit2Period3(含答案)

1、课后阅读训练 七Unit 2 Period 3I.阅读理解Lucille Clifton was the first African-American poet laureate ofMaryland. Critics call her one of the greatest writers of our time.Lucille Clifton was born in Depew, New York in 1936. She began writing poetry when she was about ten years old. She had developed an interest

2、 in poetry because of her mother, Thelma Sayles. Her mother was also a poet although her poems were never published. As a child Lucille would sit on her mother ' s lap and listen as she read poetryrned to love words and the power of words. That stayed with her as she grew.While her mother taught

3、 her to love poetry, her father gave her the gift of storytelling. He would tell Lucille interesting stories about her ancestors, especially the one named Lucille who was his grandmother. Samuel Clifton said she was the first black woman to be legally hanged in the state of Virginia. Lucille Clifton

4、 wrote about it in her poem called “I”Lucy .Lucille often talked about her love for words. She loved the sound of words and the way the words felt in her mouth. She loved finding interesting ways to use words to express what was happening in the world.Unlike her mother, Lucille Clifton s poetry is a

5、nything but traditional.Her poems do not rhyme or follow a special kind of pattern. They do not use fancy words. Her poetry is known for being simple, truthful and direct. It is written the way people speak, in a casual, relaxed language. There is very little punctuation and even less capitalization

6、. Many of the poems are uncomfortably honest. Lucille Clifton often said that she tried to comfort the afflicted（ 折磨 ）and afflict the comfortable. Over the years, she seems to have perfected that art.【语篇概述】 本文主要介绍了马里兰州第一位女性黑人桂冠诗人获奖者露西尔克利夫顿。1. What can be learned from the passage?A. Lucille s parents

7、 influenced her a lot.B. Lucille s father often read poems to her.C. Lucille s mother published some poems.D. Lucille s parents taught her to love words.【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第二段第三句的“She had developedan interest in poetry because of her mother. . . 及第三段首句的 ”“ Whileher mother taught her to love poetry, her

8、father gave her the gift of storytelling. 可推出她的父母对她影响很大。 ”2. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Lucille s great works.B. Words that Lucille used.C. Lucille wri tinsg style.D. Background of Lucille s poems.【解析】选C。主旨大意题。最后一段提到露西尔克利夫顿的诗歌不传统 , 不押韵 , 没有特别的句式, 没有虚幻的词汇, 简单、 真实、 直接 ,采用了随意放松的语言等 , 由此

9、可知此段主要讲述了其诗歌的风格。3. From the passage, we know that Lucille is.A. funny B. creative C. selfishD. beautiful【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Lucille Clifton ' s poetry is anything but traditional. . . Over the years, she seems to have perfected that art. ”可知 , 她在诗歌创作方面不传统, 独创自己的风格, 由此可推出她是一个有创造力的人。4. Which of t

10、he following is TRUE?A. Lucille Clifton was the first African-American poet laureate of America.B. Lucille Clifton was born in Africa.C. Lucille Clifton began writing poetry from about 1956.D. Unlike Lucille Clifton, her mother s poetry is traditional.【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句话可知，A项错误；由 第二段第一句话可知，B项错误；由

11、第二段第二句可知，C项错误；由 第五段第一句可知，露西尔克利夫顿的诗与母亲的诗不同，不属于 传统类型，由此可知露西尔 克利夫顿母亲的诗较传统，因此D项正 确。Cosmetic罂形）surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconst

12、ructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical injuries yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkles or reshape a nose. Cosmetic surgery was first used regularly after World War I , when treatment and reconstruction of war injuries gave hope to young soldiers.As recently as fif

13、ty years ago, as the rich and famous began opting for elective cosmetic surgery, the subject was whispered about and considered taboo. Celebrities would disappear for months and then appear after secret cosmetic surgery looking younger, prettier, and thinner. Over time, cosmetic surgery has become a

14、ccepted and even encouraged in some circles. Today there are even television reality shows about it.Some of the more popular forms of cosmetic surgery are liposuction（抽月旨术），in which excessive fat is sucked out of the body with a tube and vacuum device; laser facial resurfacing, which smooths lines o

15、n the face around the eyes and mouth and eliminates facial blemishes©度疵）；and hair replacement surgery, which f川s in balding areas using a patient s own hair. There are many more forms of cosmetic surgery, including variations of these.Anyone interested in cosmetic surgery should consider the ri

16、sks and remember that it is, ultimately, surgery. Not all procedures come out exactly the way doctors and patients foresee, and recovery is just like any other surgery, complete with pain and the possibility of infection. While cosmetic surgery is an option, patients should choose doctors wisely, ob

17、tain several references, and keep realistic expectations.【语篇概述】 本文主要讲了整形手术, 整形手术的人群, 人们做整形手术的原因 , 以及几种整形手术的形式。5. What kind of person doesn t need a cosmetic surgery?A. A person who suffers a damaging burn.B. A person who wants to reshape nose.C. A person who needs to smooth out wrinkles.D. A person

18、who wishes to get rid of headache.【解析】选Do细节理解题。文章第一段对整形手术作了定义，指出适合整形手术的人群, D 选项不符合文章内容。6. What is the main reason for a celebrity s opting for cosmetic surgeryA. The celebrity wants to disappear for months.B. The celebrity watches television shows about cosmetic surgery.C. The celebrity wants to be

19、younger, prettier, and thinner.D. The celebrity is accepted by the entertainment circle.【解析】选C。细节理解题。由第二段 “Celebrities would disappear for months and then appear after secret cosmetic surgery looking younger,prettier, and thinner. ”可知 , 名人选择整形手术的主要原因是为了看上去更加年轻, 漂亮和苗条。7. What is the third paragraph m

20、ainly about?A. The forms of cosmetic surgery.8. The definition of cosmetic surgery.C. The effects of cosmetic surgery.D. The advantages of cosmetic surgery.【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第三段首句“Some of the more popular forms of cosmetic surgery are. . . 可推断第三段主要讲述了整形手术 ” 的几种形式。8. What is the authors attitude towards

21、 cosmetic surgery?A. Cautious.B. Positive.C. Negative.D. Doubtful.选 A。 推理判断题。option, patients should根据最后一段“ Wihle cosmetic surgery is an choose doctors wisely, obtain severalreferences, and keep realistic expectations. ”可知 , 尽管整形手术对病人来说是一种选择, 但是病人应该明智的选择医生, 获取不同的参考,保持切合实际的期待, 因此作者对其持有谨慎的态度。CAs you g

22、row older, you llbe faced with some challenging decisions like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and tryto pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates,are ca

23、lled peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it caslled peer pressure.Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got excited about your

24、 new favorite book, and now everyone is reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other.Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be

25、 mean to another player and never pass him the ball.It is tough to be the only one who says “ no ”to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.You vperobably had a parent or teacher advisi

26、ng you to “ choose your friends wiselyPe” er .pressure is a big reason why they say this. Ifyou choose friends who don t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won dt o these things either, even if other kids do.re finding it difficult tIf you continue to face peer p

27、ressure and youhandle, talk to someone you trust. Don fteel guilty if you vme ade a mistake or two.【语篇概述】 本文主要就如何应对青少年的压力问题提出了一些建议。9. For whom is the passage most probably written?A. Teachers.B. Parents.C. Students.D. Doctors.【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据文中关键词class, classmates, peers等 , 可判断本文主要是写给学生的。10. In the l

28、ast three paragraphs, the author mainly.A. explains why friendship is so importantB. discusses how peers influence usC. shows how to make more good friendsD. gives advice on how to deal with peer pressure【解析】 选 D。 推理判断题。 根据最后三段中的关键词 paying attentionto; if you. . . , talk to. . . 等可知 , 这三段是对如何应对青少年的压

29、力提建议的。11. Which of the following may help handle peer pressure?A. Spending more time with classmates.B. Choosing friends with no bad habits.C. Taking up more relaxing hobbies.D. Helping others who are in trouble.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，选择不逃课、不吸烟、不对父母撒谎的人做朋友可以减少压力。12. What is the topic of the pass

30、age?A. Peer pressure.B. Friendship.C. Making decisions.D. Self-confidence.【解析】选A。主旨大意题。本文主要就如何应对青少年的压力问题提出了一些建议。故选A。n.语法填空阅读下面短文 , 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let goof your anger. But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly 1.(b

31、enefit)to your physical and mental health. So far, research2. (show)that people who forgive can have more energy,better appetite and better sleep. “ Peoplewho forgive show 3.(little)anger and more hopefulness,” says Dr. Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. “ Soit can help reduce the

32、 tiredness out of the immune system and allow people 4. (feel)more energetic. ”So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something 5. gives you pleasure: abeautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don wt ait for an 6.(apologize). “ Manytimes the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr. Luskin. “ They may have wantehurt you or they just don t see thin_g_s_in_7_.same way. So ifyou wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting a very long time.Next keep in mind that forgiveness doe