1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 1 School life (35 分钟 ) .阅读理解 A (2017 河北衡水中学五调 ) Given the tradition of students bringing apples to their teachers,it somehow seems fitting that an old apple barn(谷仓 )will find a new life as a one-room schoolhouse.And it is just as fitting that a retired schoolteacher will become t
2、he caretaker of that historic treasure. My friend Velma,a teacher for more than 30 years,has been retired for some time now,but that doesnt stop her giving history lessons at the old Englewood School,located on her familys Cal ifornia farm.The lovingly restored building was constructed around 1850 a
3、s a home for a woodsman and later was used as apple barn.Then,in 1870 it began a new life as a schoolhouse. Originally located in the nearby Englewood meadow,it was now moved its current site in 1978 by Velmas late husband and his brother,Robert and Richard,who thought it would help keep Velma busy
4、in retirement.No nails had been used in the original construction,so each piece of wood had to be carefully marked and the building was reassembled(重装 ) on its new site.The brothers worked with much care and hard work to ensure a perfect fit of mitered(斜接的 ) corners. After the relocation,Velma and h
5、er family furnished the school with some of its original desks.They also added a collection of schoolbooks,the oldest dating back to 1845.Perhaps the schools most cherished souvenir is the diploma of student Hettie Essig,who graduated on June 30,1904.Hetties daughter,Flora,presented Velma with the p
6、recious keepsake. Nowadays Velma gives tours to local schoolchildren and other groups,who learn what it was like to attend school back in the good old days.She has kids ring the school bell,recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing Good Morning to You as they might have done in days gone by.Then,with
7、 twinkling eyes and much enthusiasm,she tells the history of the school,and gives a short sample lesson. 1.The Englewood School was originally built as . A.a mans house B.a schoolhouse C.a restroom D.an apple barn 2.Which word can best describe the school s being relocated? A.Inspiring. B.Refreshing
8、. C.Fashionable. D.Challenging. 3.What does the underlined part “the precious keepsake” in Para.4 mean? A.The schools original supplies. B.The collection of schoolbooks. C.The oldest schoolbook. D.The diploma of Hettie Essig. 4.Which can serve as the best title of the passage? A.The Good Old Days in
9、 the Schoolhouse B.A Mysterious Building with a Long History C.A Historic One-Room Schoolhouse 【 精品教育资源文库 】 D.A Teacher Devoted to Restoring Old Buildings ? 导学号 23500000? B (2017 哈尔 滨一模 ) In colleges around the country,most students are also workers. The reality of college can be pretty different f
10、rom the images presented in movies and television.Instead of the students who wake up late,party all the time,and study only before exams,many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities,but real jobs,too. This isnt a temporary phenomenon.The share of wor
11、king students has been on the rise since the 1970s,and one-fifth of students work all year round.About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job.The arrangement can help pay for tuition(学费 ) and living costs,obviously.And theres value in it
12、 beyond the direct cause:such jobs can also be crit ical for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation.With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets,on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to e
13、nsure a job later on. But its not all upside.Even full -time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses.The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage,they would earn just over $15,000 each year,certainly not enough to pay for tuition,
14、room,and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid.That means that though theyre sacrificing time away from the classroom,many working students will still graduate with at least some debt.And working full time can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all,by cutting into t
15、he time available for studying and attending classes. There is little reward for attending but not finishing college.Students who wind up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadnt
16、gone at all.The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits. 5.According to the passage,the reality of college students is that . A.they throw parties a lot B.they stay up late ever
17、y night C.they pay no attention to exams D.they work besides attending classes 6.What is the indirect cause of an increasing number of working students? A.The lack of summer jobs for young adults. B.The need of developing social networks. C.The chance of finding a job after graduation. D.The expense
18、s of high tuition and living costs. 7.We can learn from the passage that . A.dropping out of college may not help students get career benefits B.students can cover all their college expenses through working C.students receive a huge reward for managing work and class D.working students are more like
19、ly to finish college 8.What is the best title for the passage? A.The Difficulties of Landing a Job 【 精品教育资源文库 】 B.The Struggle of Work-School Balance C.The Reward of Working While Studying D.The Images of Working College Students ? 导学号 23500001? .七选五 How to survive high school High school can be a
20、terrible phase if you get it all wrong.Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips. 1.Be yourself. High school is a fun time to make new friends,meet new people,date and socialize.Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with.Most peer pressur
21、e cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen.1. Dont give in to anyones wants. 2. Choose your friends carefully and make sure you wont get influenced by anyone.Socialize,but by judging who you can connect to.You will find friends,but stay away from the ones who dont want to be your frie
22、nds as a bad company is temping,but the good one is true. 3.Be optimistic. There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can.3. Dont be afraid to make friends,and dont get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated.Respect your teachers
23、 and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return. 4.Be confident. When you believe in yourself,others believe in you.Talk,walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you.4. Be creative and unique and learn to set trends.Confidence is one quality
24、you grow with,and people respect you for that. 5.Love high school. 5. Make the most of it,and you will never get those moments back.Come up with prank ideas,get a detention,top your class,make the best friends,drink,go to prom,and just make as many memories as you can! With these tips to survive hig
25、h school,you will surely be proud of graduating as an all-round approaching adult carrying the best roots.So,when you throw those hats in the air,feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in high school. A.And always wear your smile. B.Keep good company. C.Just be yourself and create a strong self-image. D.Practise positive thinking. E.Do your things,and dont imitate others. F.Fall in love with it. G.Study as hard as you can in your spare time. ? 导学号 23500002? .短文改错 (2017 贵州适应性考试 ) Susans family was terrible poor.One Christmas Eve,Susan
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