2018届高考英语第一轮总复习全程训练考点集训：专练周周测一-5 Word版含解析

1、专练(五)话题分类家庭、朋友和周围的人A(2017江西重点中学高三联合模拟)According to his GoFundMe page, Eddie Maltsby Jr. became blind when he was 11 due to sarcoidosis, a rare disease that affects many organs. However, Maltsby has committed to bringing light to people in need by playing music on the streets of St. Petersburg, Flori

2、da, and donating what he can to them, WTSP reported.In addition to playing for the public, Maltsby also hosts a radio show on WRXB called “Blind Boy Radio”. While on air, the musician gives away groceries, cash and other goods to grateful callers. To date, Maltsby has donated $2,000, but his funds a

3、re running loweven with help from sponsors. Thats why hes turning to the community for help.Maltsby has set up a GoFundMe campaign in the hope of collecting $25, 000 to aid struggling people in the community.While Maltsbys benevolent (慈善的) spirit is inspiring, its often the people with little to spa

4、re who demonstrate how easy it is to part with money.This past winter, for example, when Dominique HarrisonBentzen, a British student, didt have any way to get home, a homeless man gave her all the money he had$4.60for a taxi. She returned the favor by setting up a fundraiser for the kind man, which

5、 has since collected more than 32,000 British pounds(over $50,000)“I hope my campaign will help people think a little more about the people around them，” HarrisonBentzen told The Mirror.“If people can see what I am doing then maybe they can take the time to just stop and talk to a homeless person, h

6、ear their story.”1. What can be learned about Eddie Maltsby Jr.?A. He has collected $25,000.B. Hes going to keep on giving.C. He was born with blindness.D. He plays music to earn a living.2. Why does Eddie Maltsby Jr. ask for help?A. He earns less and less money.B. His funds have been used up.C. He

7、needs more people to donate.D. His family give no support to his campaign.3. Which of the following words best describe Eddie Maltsby Jr.?A. Creative and determined. B. Talented and friendly.C. Cooperative and optimistic. D. Helpful and generous.4. Dominique HarrisonBentzens story is used to _.A. ge

8、t people involved in community serviceB. prove that giving is indeed importantC. encourage people to share and giveD. show the poor are more willing to giveB(2017河北石家庄高三复习教学质量检测二)I grew up in a family that ate dinner together every evening. Although my parents enjoyed wine, they rarely drank during

9、the week and were always in moderation (节制). As for myself, I wasnt interested in alcoholic drinks and neither were my high school friends.So when I arrived on campus for my first year of university life, I was a bit shocked. Many different events had been organized for the freshmen, but they all ha

10、d one thing in commonalcohol, and plenty of it. Not wanting to be left out, I joined a few of the events. But I always returned home early, feeling disappointed. Your personality, interests and experiences didnt matter at all, only how many alcoholic drinks you could absorb before passing out (喝醉).

11、It seemed shallow to me I wanted to get to know my new classmates, not how fast they could down a pint of beer.Gradually, however, I realized that real friends dont judge you by how much you can drink and there were other ways of making friends. I joined a photography society, took a first aid cours

12、e, and every weekend I went cycling with a classmate. I found that by engaging in these activities and sharing the fun of learning new skills together in a group, I formed much stronger bonds with my new friends than even the strongest alcoholic drinks could encourage.Another valuable lesson I learn

13、ed is that its perfectly okay to say “No” if you dont want to drink. However, in many Western societies, especially the UK, binge drinking (狂喝)has become the norm. Many people who drink dont necessarily want to, but they give in to the peer pressure (同伴压力)theyre afraid to say “No”5. What shocked the

14、 author when he entered university?A. The strange campus. B. The popularity of alcohol.C. The drunken classmates. D. The limited activities.6. Why did the author return home early from the events at first?A. He wasnt good at drinking.B. He had no familiar classmates.C. He hated the way people got al

15、ong.D. He was left out by the organizers.7. How did the author finally make real friends at university?A. By saying “No” to alcoholic drinks.B. By staying away from group activities.C. By giving in to the peer pressure.D. By joining people with common interests.C(2017重庆高考适应性测试第二次)My daddy worked har

16、d to support our family in the 1940s. The year I was eight, we barely had two dimes (十分硬币) for the coming Christmas.Our neighbor suggested that we hang lights in our yard to lift the Christmas spirit along our street. However, we had just enough money for things to decorate our living room.There was

17、 a hardware store (五金店) down the street. I wanted to see how much the lights cost. On the way I spotted a dime on the sidewalk. Joy! How lucky I was to have found 10 cents ! In the store, I stared longingly at the strings of outdoor lights. I knew I could not buy even the smallest set. Then I saw th

18、e single lights, and my hope rose. I got excited when discovering a single bulb cost only 20 cents.Walking home, I was thinking how I might get another dime. Maybe if I helped my grandma gather evergreens, she would give me a few cents. As expected, Grandma asked for my help on the weekend. But I di

19、dnt get a cent when we finished.Several days later, Uncle Charlie dropped in, and gave each child a dime. We jumped with delight. Just as soon as I could, I went back to the hardware store and bought a single colored bulb. Back home, I climbed the ladder and replaced the clear light with the colored

20、 one. After the sunset, I switched on the light and, unobserved, went outside to see the lovely colored light in the darkness.When Daddy came home, he asked, “Who put the light on the front door？”“I did, Daddy！”I smiled up at him.“Doesnt it look Christmassy？”He bent down and, with tears in his eyes,

21、 took me gently in his arms.Our house was wearing some holiday spirit, and it looked beautiful.8. The neighbor suggested that the authors family _.A. buy outdoor lights B. decorate the yardC. beautify the living room D. lighten the street9. Why did the author feel excited when he found the single bu

22、lbs in the store?A. Because he was attracted by their lovely colors.B. Because he believed he could get the money for one.C. Because they were more beautiful than strings of lights.D. Because they were so cheap that he could buy one immediately.10. How did the author get another dime?A. His grandma

23、gave it to him as a reward.B. He found it on the way home.C. His uncle gave it to him as pocket money.D. He earned it by taking a parttime job.11. Why did the authors father take him in his arms?A. His father was moved by his caring behavior.B. His father was affected by his merry feelings.C. His fa

24、ther was touched that he had helped his grandma.D. His father was proud that he had replaced the bulb by himself.新闻报道A(2017海口调研)Heavy rain continues to attack South Carolina after a powerful storm flooded much of the state over the weekend. Emergency workers are going doortodoor to search for anyone

25、 who may still be trapped in their homes. At least seven deaths have been blamed on the storm so far.The storm poured more than 20 inches of rain on one area of Columbia, South Carolinas capital. Many cars ended up completely under water on flooded streets. Even weather experts said they were surpri

26、sed by the amount of rain the storm poured on the state. On Sunday, Governor Nikki Haley said the storm is the kind seen only once in a thousand years.Earlier in the week, weather experts had predicted Hurricane Joaquin to attack the East Coast, but the hurricane turned away in the Atlantic Ocean. D

27、espite the shift, Shepherd says tropical moisture (水分) from the hurricane helped boost the power of the rainstorm in the Carolinas and several neighboring states.According to the National Weather Service, Sunday was the wettest day in the history of Columbia. The rainfall total at the Columbia Metro

28、politan Airport was 6.87 inches, the highest oneday level ever recorded there.The flooding caused water main breaks that have threatened the drinking water supply for South Carolinas capital city. Columbia officials told all 375 000 of its water customers to boil water before drinking it. Worse stil

29、l, many roads and bridges across the state were washed out or under water.One of the hardest hit areas in Columbia was near Gills Creek, where a weather station recorded over 20 inches of rain over the weekend. Rescue crews used boats to save the family of Jeff Whalen, whose house backed up on the s

30、tream.Columbia residents have also been helping one another. Rawlings LaMotte, 38, said he and a friend got into a small motorboat and transported several people to safety. 1. Governor Nikki Haley said the storm is the kind seen only once in a thousand years because _.A. it came so suddenly B. it wa

31、s so seriousC. it killed many emergency workers D. it failed to be predicted2. The underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 3 most probably means “_”A. reduce B. control C. increase D. cause3. What damage was caused to South Carolina?A. Hundreds of people were killed in the storm.B. Drinking water suppl

32、y was cut off.C. Many roads and bridges were destroyed.D. A large number of people lost their homes.4. The best title for the passage would be _.A. Damage Caused by a Natural Disaster B. Hurricane Striking the United StatesC. Rescue Operations in a Storm D. Flooding in South CarolinaB(2017潍坊模拟)Helsi

33、nki is offering young people the chance to rent a cheap apartment in an old peoples home, if they agree to spend time socialising with the elderly residents.The city council is seeking applications from renters under the age of 25 who will commit to spending between three and five hours each week wi

34、th their older neighbours, at a care home in the eastern Laajasalo district. In exchange, theyll get a studio flat measuring 23 square meters with a private kitchen, bathroom and balcony for 250 euros per month.Currently only three flats are available, but the scheme is part of a wider effort to dea

35、l with a lack of accommodation for young people in the capital. “Ordinarily a studio costs about 600 euros a month, depending on the area，” one local university advises.Those who apply dont need any specific care experience. “There are staff to look after the elderly，” project manager Miki Mielonen

36、tells Yle. “We are looking for young people who maybe have a different perspective on everyday life, who will bring variety and recreation to the elderly residents.”More than 60 people have applied for the spaces in less than a week, and the idea has also been widely recognized by Finns on social me

37、dia. “Great project, hopefully it will spread to other areas，” writes one person on Facebook, while another applauds the scheme for bringing different generations together.But some wish it was open to more people, with one user saying, “Its a shame the flats are so small. It would have been nice if

38、the elderly had a small family with children or a single parent as their neighbour.” And one person has a different opinion about the cutoff age, writing, “Shame_Im_too_old_for_thisI_would_have_surely_applied.”5. One can probably get the cheap apartment if he _.A. reaches the age of 25 B. has financ

39、ial problemsC. promises to accompany the elderly D. agrees to share it6. Why is the new rent scheme accepted?A. It can benefit both young and old. B. It doesnt need any professional training.C. The flats are wellequipped. D. Big apartments are in short supply.7. What does the underlined sentence sug

40、gest?A. He doesnt want to grow up. B. He has a chance to apply again.C. He disapproves of the age limit. D. He applies for the flat without hesitation.8. What would be the best title of the text?A. Young Finns offered cheap flats at care homeB. New apartments designed for the elderlyC. A new approac

41、h to caring for the oldDA good chance for the needy familiesC(2017泰安一轮检测)It would have been a success story if Fullerton High School senior Fernando Rojas, the son of Mexican immigrants whose schooling stopped in the eighth grade, was accepted to college. But the 17yearold achieved a surprising clea

42、n sweephe was accepted to every Ivy League (常春藤) school.“I am so lucky，” Rojas told The Orange County Register on Saturday. “When I got all eight, it was a blessing and a curse because I had to choose. I was excited and scared and everything at the same time.”The first call came from Yale University

43、 in February. Within weeks calls, emails and letters followed from the other seven universities. Rojas also was accepted by Stanford University and two nearby schools, the University of California, Irvine, and California State University, Fullerton.He is one of four children of Raul Rojas, 59, and w

44、ife, Maria, 56, who moved to Fullerton from Jalisco, Mexico, in the early 1980s.A national speech and debate champion, Rojas reasoned that if he applied to the eight Ivy League schools, he might get into one. Sal Tinajero, Rojas speech and debate coach at Fullerton, told the newspaper that Rojas is

45、a hardworking selfstarter who thrives (茁壮成长) on competition. “His biggest motivation for speech and debate was his parents to know that their hard work meant something，” Tinajero said.After visiting several campuses, he settled on Yale, which costs $64 000 a year with room and board. He is responsib

46、le for $6 000; Yale scholarships and federal grant money cover the rest.Hell mostly take it easy during the summer before heading to Yale in late August. Hes considering majoring in Latin American studies and perhaps a career as a lawyer or in international affairs.9. What do we know about Fernando

47、Rojas from Paragraph 1?A. His schooling stopped in the eighth grade.B. He often did some cleaning in the school.C. People were confident that he would be successful.D. His admission to famous universities was completely unexpected.10. How many universities accepted Rojas altogether?A. 11. B. 10. C.

48、9. D. 811. How do we understand what Tinajero said?A. Rojas is good at speech and debate competition.B. The hard work of his parents inspired Rojas greatly.C. Rojas parents knew Rojas loved them deeply.D. Rojas motivation was misunderstood by his parents.12. Why did Rojas choose Yale at last?A. Yale

49、 is famous for Latin American studies.B. He wants to be a lawyer as his career.C. He cares more about the expense.D. Yale is responsible for all his cost.人物传记A(2017广州综合测试二)The United States of America was founded in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British, de

50、feated them in the American Revolutionary War, and signed the Declaration of Independence, the document which declared the creation of the new country.The men who led the revolution, drafted the Declaration of Independence, and wrote the first American laws are known as “founding fathers”. Benjamin

51、Franklin, whose picture is on the US 100dollar note, was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers.Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Josiah Franklin. His father could not afford full schooling for all his children, but Benja

52、min loved books and worked in his elder brothers printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729. He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper. In addition, he worked to improve living conditions in the city: introducing street lights, cleaning the roads and bui

53、lding libraries. In the 1740s, Franklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success. He was a very smart man and his work on electricity, including the “kite experiment” which confirmed the nature of lightning, made him famous throughout the world.Franklin earned the title of

54、 the “First American” for his efforts to unite the 13 American states, and to win theirindependence. This part of the story starts in London. He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the American states more fairly. It was here that he began interacting with important political think

55、ers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas.Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule.After the United States of America was established, Franklin held several important positions such as th

56、e first United States Postmaster General, Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania. He is also famous today for his wise sayings, including “a penny saved is a penny earned” and “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”1. What is the article mainly about?A. The American Declaration

57、 of Independence.B. Franklins contributions to American society.C. The American War of Independence.D. Benjamin Franklins early life.2. How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking?A. By discussing ideas with political activists in Britain.B. By persuading the 13 American states to u

58、nite.C. By fighting against British rule in America.D. By writing articles for his own newspaper.3. What can be inferred about Franklin from the article?A. His most important contribution was in science.B. He was the leader of the “founding fathers”C. He was successful in many different areas.D. He

59、came from a very wealthy family.4. What is the correct order for the following events from Franklins life?a. He started a newspaper business.b. He carried out the kite experience on electricity.c. He worked for his brother in a printing company.d. He was appointed the Ambassador to France.e. He help

60、ed write the Declaration of Independence.f. He visited England to discuss independence.A. e, c, a, b, f, d B. c, a, b, f, e, dC. a, c, f, b, d, e D. f, d, a, b, c, eB(2017日照检测) On March 24, 2016 the great Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff passed away after a long battle with cancer, who was widely regar