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阅读理解+阅读七选五+完形填空
一、阅读理解
A
Bessie Coleman
Born in Texas， Coleman moved to Chicago to find a job， but
she became interested in the stories she heard from pilots returning
from World War I. However， her race and her gender （性别）
kept her out of flight schools in the US， so she made her way to
France where she could learn flying. When she returned to
Chicago， Coleman had difficulty finding jobs， so she chose to be
a stunt （特技） pilot. She was the first black female pilot in the US
and was an inspiration to early pilots and to African Americans and
Native Americans.
Bessica Raiche
Bessica Raiche drove a car， shot guns and practiced medicine.
Besides， she was an accomplished artist and musician. But on
Oct. 13， 1910， Raiche became the first American woman to
make a flight in an aircraft by herself. Raiches aviation （航空）
career was short， as she moved to Southern California to focus on
her career in medicine， later becoming president of the Orange
County Medical Association.
Willa Brown
Willa Brown was the first African American woman to earn both a
pilot’s license （1938） and a commercial license （1939）. As a
former schoolteacher and social worker， Brown set up the Coffey
School of Aeronautics at Chicago’s Harlem Airport， which later
became the first government-approved aviation training school for
African Americans.
Peggy Whitson
At 57， Peggy Whitson was the world’s oldest spacewoman. She
has spent 500 days off Earth—more than any other woman， and in
2008， she became the first female commander of the International
Space Station （ISS）. She made her eighth space walk on March
30， 2017 and she beat the current record for women of 50 hours
and 40 minutes of total spacewalking time.1. Why did Bessie Coleman move to France？
A. To learn stunt skills.
B. To find a well-paid job.
C. To take part in World War I.
D. To achieve her flying dream.
2. Who made a contribution to aviation education？
A. Bessie Coleman. B. Bessica Raiche.
C. Willa Brown. D. Peggy Whitson.
3. What do the four people have in common？
A. They suffered unfair treatment at work.
B. They were outstanding women pilots.
C. They received no good education.
D. They had great creativity.
B
German artist HA Schult is an unusual artist who uses trash （廢
物） to make sculptures. “We are living in the time of garbage，”
says Schulte. “I created a thousand sculptures of garbage. They are
a mirror of us.” Here， Schulte was talking about his 1，000 trash
sculptures in the form of humans. He first exhibited them in 1996 in
the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
“They are social sculptures，” he explains. “They are not only
sculptures for the eyes. They are sculptures to spread the idea that
we live in a time of garbage.” So far， Schultz social sculptures
have been on show in Paris， in Moscow’s Red Square， on the
Great Wall of China， and in the desert next to the Giza Pyramids
near Cairo.
HA Schultz work is unforgettable. Although his work has had a
big influence on the art world， Schulte remains humble about his
creations： “Artists have to learn every time. We are not important.
All that is important is the time in which we are living.”
Trash art has been around for years. But it seems that only the
popular artists are regarded as true artists when working with trash.
Why can’t common people be considered artists when they use the
same things and change them into some form of personal art？
Maybe it’s because we all have our own preset ideas of what art is
and isn’t， or who artists are or should be.You can be an artist like Schulte if you try. Look at used metal
cans. Imagine them in any number of new uses， or imagine them
simply as an art form. What about boxes or clothing？ Boxes can
usually serve as new storage containers and houses for pets. And
clothing？ Imagine taking old clothes and turning them into hats or
hanging organizers.
4. What do we know about Schultz sculptures？
A. They were first shown in Paris.
B. They show people the problem of trash.
C. They are mainly about social relationship.
D. They are designed in the shape of garbage.
5. What word can best describe HA Schulte？
A. Careful. B. Humorous.
C. Modest. D. Optimistic.
6. According to Paragraph 4， the author might agree that ___ .
A. trash art is not a real art form
B. it is difficult to be a true artist
C. preset ideas are important to artists
D. ordinary people can also be trash artists
7. What is the best title for the text？
A. Could You Be a Trash Artist？?
B. What Are Social Sculptures？
C. Do You Know About Trash Art？
D. How Can We Deal with Used Cans？
C
Its 13：30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella’s smartphone starts
pinging， a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his
living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A
cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins
instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.
Pella， a research assistant at Stockholm University， is part of
the Hoff ice movement， which invites workers—freelancers （自由
职业者） or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to
work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an
active social life.Those attending Hoff ice events advertised on Facebook are
typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks， before taking
short breaks together to exercise， or simply chatting over a coffee.
In addition， each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of
the group upon arrival， and is invited to report back on whether or
not they have achieved them at the end of the day.
“Often when I am alone， I can work focused for a couple of
hours but then I’m easily distracted （分心）. The help of others
makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella， who attends
Hoff ice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean
networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming
from really different areas and have different professions so there
can be really interesting discussions，” he says.
The Hoff ice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in
2014 by Swedish psychologist Christopher Franken. He had been
giving lectures on the benefits of collective （集体的）
intelligence， but realized he was spending most of his own time
working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured
home co-working with friends in similar situations，” he says.
Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments
creates a unique atmosphere， because there’s a sense of
community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand
the social value of Hoff ice， by matching up members with relevant
skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its
gatherings.
8. Where was Pella when his smart phone starts pinging？
A. In his office. B. In his own home.
C. In another person’s home. D. At Stockholm University.
9. What do people attending Hoff ice events do first when they
meet？
A. Watch an exercise video.
B. Work silently for 45 minutes.
C. Tell each other their daily plans.
D. Report what they have achieved.
10. What does Franken really mean by saying “friends in similar
situations”？A. They usually work alone.
B. They often give lectures.
C. They study collective intelligence.
D. They have to work at a kitchen table.
11. What can be the best title for the text？
A. A New Way to Make New Friends
B. Benefits of Collective Intelligence
C. Sharing Comfortable Workplaces
D. Working from Others Homes
D
You can’t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella.
But designer Mikhail Belayed doesn’t think that forgetting to check
the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting
wet. That’s why he created Lampbrella， a lamp post with its own
rain-sensing umbrella.
The designer says he came up with the idea after watching
people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once， I was driving on a
central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up
people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate
to have a canopy （伞篷） built into a street lamp，” he said.
The Lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an
umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or
close the umbrella on demand. Sensors （传感器） then ensure
that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts
raining.
In addition to the rain sensor， there’s also a 360°motion sensor
on the fiberglass （玻璃纤维） street lamp which detects whether
anyone is using the Lampbrella. After three minutes of not being
used， the canopy is closed.
According to the designer， the Lampbrella would move at a
relatively low speed， so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians.
Besides， it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning
strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several
people. Being installed （安装） at 2 meters off the ground， it
would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.While there are no plans to take the Lampbrella into production，
Belayed says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow
Department， and insists his creation could be installed on any
street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to
provide shelter.
12. Why did Belayed create the Lampbrella？
A. To predict a heavy rain.
B. To check the weather forecast.
C. To protect people from the rain.
D. To remind people to take an umbrella.
13. What do we know from Believes words in Paragraph 2？
A. His creation was inspired by an experience.
B. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg.
C. Street lamps are protected by canopies.
D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain.
14. Which of the following shows how the Lampbrella works？
A. motor→canopy→sensors
B. sensors→motor→canopy
C. motor→sensors→canopy
D. canopy→motor→sensors
15. What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the Lampbrella？
A. Its moving speed. B. Its appearance.
C. Its installation. D. Its safety.
二、阅读七选五
Everyone wants to succeed in their life， don’t they？ Even as a
teenager， you can achieve success in your life; It really isn’t that
hard. 1
· Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now， education
will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for
excellence in school. Doing so will help you get into a better
university， which will enable you to have a bright future. 2
· Do well in your community. Volunteering can not only improve
your community’s status， but could make you happier. 3 For
example， if you love animals， volunteer at an animal shelter. Ifyou love helping the environment， plant trees or pick up litter.
When you help others， it will make you feel better about yourself.
· 4 Remember， they’re there to help you be the best that you
can be. Respect them and value their opinions， even if they annoy
you sometimes. 5 You don’t get to choose your teachers or your
family， but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal
with people now， because when you’re an adult， you don’t get to
choose your boss or your co-workers， so learn how to respect
them now.
A. Live life to the fullest.
B. School sets you up on the right track！
C. Be nice to your parents and teachers.
D. Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
E. It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
F. Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
G. Keep in mind that they do the things because they care about
you.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
三、完形填空
I had just walked in the door after dropping off the dress I had
made for a friends daughter when I received a message from my 1
. “I know you worked hard on the dress and it looks very 2 ， but
Janet doesn’t like all those sequins （亮片）. Could you 3 it？”
I was 4 and wanted to call her back but I suddenly thought of
Grandma and what she had once 5 for me when I was eight.
One day， Grandma spent a long time curling my hair. I could
tell she enjoyed 6 my hair. When she 7 it she seemed very
satisfied. She was so 8 that she had me stand on a chair to look
in the mirror. My heart sank. I looked 9 .
“You can go out and 10 now，” Grandma said with 11 .
I nodded and 12 walked down the stairs. I looked out of the
small window in the door and could see the neighborhood kids
playing games. I knew everyone would 13 my curls. At the same
time I couldn’t go back and tell Grandma how I 14 .Finally I went upstairs. I said in a 15 voice， “Grandma，
my hairs too curly.”
She didn’t say a word， combed out all my curls， and then
stood me back on the 16 so I could see in the mirror.
It was when Grandma took out the curls that I knew she 17
me. Grandma had put my feelings 18 hers. That is the kind of
love I try to 19 today.
Keeping that 20 in my mind， I called my friend back. “I’d be
glad to change the dress，” I said.
1. A. boss B. daughter C. friend D. neighbor
2. A. nice B. simple C. small D. different
3. A. repair B. change C. wear D. decorate
4. A. sad B. excited C. angry D. exhausted
5. A. made B. recorded C. written D. done
6. A. drying B. washing C. cutting D. styling
7. A. prepared B. finished C. touched D. held
8. A. interested B. careful C. focused D. proud
9. A. young B. fat C. funny D. beautiful
10. A. study B. dance C. play D. search
11. A. smile s B. worries C. tears D. fears
12. A. patiently B. happily C. immediately D. slowly
13. A. care for B. laugh at C. point at D. pick up
14. A. decided B. left C. wished D. felt
15. A. strange B. low C. terrible D. sleepy
16. A. chair B. table C. bed D. ground
17. A. needed B. missed C. loved D. trusted
18. A. on B. beside C. up D. before
19. A. turn to B. pass on C. join in D. keep up
20. A. task B. memory C. dream D. matter
答案
阅读理解
A： 1—3 DCB B： 4—7 BCDA
C： 8—11 BCAD D： 12—15 CABD阅读七选五
1—5 FBDCG
完形填空
1—5 CABCD 6—10 DBDCC
11—15 ADBDB 16—20 ACDBB
