1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 1 Getting along with others (35 分钟 ) .阅读理解 A (2017 全国 卷 ) I first met Paul Newman in 1968,when George Roy Hill,the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,introduced us in New York City.When the studio didnt want me for the film it wanted somebody as well known as Paul he s
2、tood up for me.I dont know how many people would have done that;they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers. The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference,we both
3、came from a tradition of theater and live TV.We were respectful of craft(技艺 )and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play.Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors:humorous,aggressive,and making fun of each other but always with an underlying af
4、fection.Those were also at the core (核心 )of our relationship off the screen. We shared the belief that if youre fortunate enough to have success,you should put something back he with his Newmans Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill,and me with Sundance and the insti
5、tute and the festival.Paul and I didnt see each other all that regularly,but sharing that brought us together.We supported each other financially and by showing up at events. I last saw him a few months ago.Hed been in and out of the hospital.He and I both knew what the deal was,and we didnt talk ab
6、out it.Ours was a relationship that didnt need a lot of words. 1.Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to the author at first? A.Paul Newman wanted it. B.The studio powers didnt like his agent. C.He wasnt famous enough. D.The director recommended someone else. 2.Why did Paul and the author h
7、ave a lasting friendship? A.They were of the same age. B.They worked in the same theater. C.They were both good actors. D.They had similar characteristics. 3.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to? A.Their belief. B.Their care for children. C.Their success. D.Their support for
8、each other. 4.What is the authors purpose in writing the text? A.To show his love of films. B.To remember a friend. C.To introduce a new movie. D.To share his acting experience. ? 导学号 23500046? B 【 精品教育资源文库 】 (2017 浙江杭州考前热身 ) There is plenty of complains about how social media-texting in particular
9、 may be harming childrens social development.But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging(IMing)and texting among teens may also provide benefits,partic ularly for those who are introverted(内向的 ). British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens.The researchers analyze
10、d 150 conversations in the study.In 100 of these chats,the study participant began IMing while in a negative emotional st ate such as sadness or anger.The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral(中立的 ).After the chat,participants reported about a 20% reduction i
11、n their distress not enough to completely eliminate it,but enough to leave them feeling better than they had before reaching out. “Our findings suggest that IMing between distressed adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being,” the authors
12、 write,noting that previous research has shown that people assigned to talk to a stranger either in real life or online improved their mood in both settings,but even more with IM.And people who talk with their real-life friends online also report feeling closer to them than those who just communicat
13、e face-to-face,implying a strengthening of their bond. Why would digital communication trump human contact?The reasons may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may consider
14、as embarrassing.Studies also show that the anonymity(匿名 )of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safety.Previous research has shown that expressive writing itself can “ vent” emotions and provide a sense of relief and doing so,knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend
15、,may provide even more comfort and potentially be helpful.This is what the Internet offers: the change to connect but in measured doses(剂量 ) and from behind a screen. 5.What can we learn from the passage? A.Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling upset. B.Instant messaging can he
16、lp completely remove teens negative emotions. C.Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel happy. D.Constant instant messaging can help teens value their negative emotions. 6.The underlined word “vent” in paragraph 4 most probably means . A.develop B.maintain C.release D.hide 7.What
17、 does the digital communication enable users to do? A.Find more sympathetic friends. B.Share and discuss more information. C.Produce more expressive writings. D.Avoid embarrassment and discomfort. 8.What can be concluded from the new study by British researchers? A.American teens are extensive insta
18、nt messaging users. B.Instant messaging will prevent childrens social development. C.Introverted teens may benefit from instant messaging. D.Teens often feel closer to real-life friends than to the net friends. ? 导学号 23500047? .七选五 (2017 福建莆田一中考前模拟 ) 【 精品教育资源文库 】 A recent report suggested that an a
19、verage person checks his or her cell phone 150 times a day.1. They may not know using their cell phones may put themselves or their loved ones in danger.2. At least 200,000 car accidents were caused by texting messages. 3. A survey done by the Pew Institute suggested that Americans in the age range
20、of 18 to 29 years old send 88 text messages a day.When youre walking home from work,you dont need your head -phones making loud noises in your ears.There is a much greater place to create positive emotions that will make us happier and much more fulfilled.Those emotions are within us,and by blocking
21、 these feelings with all of our latest technologies,we may be harming ourselves.4. We need to take back control of our minds and stop compulsively checking our emails,Facebook updates,and text messages.I think we can live a happier life if we pay more attention to ourselves and the people we are spe
22、aking with.5. Think about what parents are doing to childrens emotional well -being when they focus on their cell phones rather than their children. If you are playing with your children in the park,be totally attentive to what they are doing.If you are in a business meeting and someone is speaking,
23、listen to everything they say. A.Your cell phone is not part of your body. B.Human beings are glued to their cell phones. C.Cell phones have brought great convenience to us. D.People addicted to cell phones are even not aware of their safety. E.How many relationships are lost because of a lack of co
24、mmunication? F.Using cell phones too much may be linked to depressions and anxiety. G.Statistics show 28 percent of car accidents occur from people using cell phones. ? 导学号 23500048? .短文改错 (2017 福建漳州 5 月质量检查 ) Looking back to the National English Speaking Competition I take part in several days ago,
25、I have a lot to share to you. Firstly,I feel real delighted that Ive won the first prize in the competition,which makes me to understand the true meaning of the proverb “No pains,no gains.”Besides,Ive established the friendshi p with students from all over our country,from which Ive learned a lot.More importantly,participate in this competition has enabled me to overcome my fear of speaking in public,thus developing my self-confidence.Additionally,I owe much thanks to my teachers and jud
