1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 单元检测（二十六） A Job Worth Doing .阅读理解 A At first sight, Ronny looked like other kids in the firstgrade classroom where I volunteered as a Reading Mom. However, he usually arrived at school wearing old clothes with windblown hair and a dirty face. On the days when it was Ronnys turn to read
2、, he sat very close to me. I watched his dirty fingers move slowly under each letter as he tried to speak out “Bud the Sub”. It sounded more like “Baw Daw Saw” when he said it because of his difficulty with the alphabet (字母 ) The year passed quickly and Ronny had made some progress but hardly enough
3、 to take him up to the grade level. A few weeks before the school year ended, I held an award ceremony. I had gifts and certificates for everyone. It took me a while to think about where Ronny fit; I believed the gift could cheer him up. I finally decided on “Most Improved Reader”. I showed Ronny hi
4、s certificate and a book. A few days later, I saw Ronny reading the book when I went back to the school. His teacher said, “He has nt put that book down. Thats the first book hes ever owned.” Fighting back tears, I came to Ronny and asked， “Will you read me your book, Ronny？ ” He nodded. And then, f
5、or the next few minutes, he read to me more fluently than Id ever thought possible for him. When he finished reading, Ronny closed his book and said, “Good book.” At that moment, I knew I would get serious about my own writing career and do what that author had done care enough to make a difference
6、in children. 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者作为一名志愿者来 到一所学校帮助孩子们提高阅读能力。然而，一个名叫 Ronny 的学生却让作者认识到了阅读的真正意义。 1 From the first two paragraphs, we know Ronny _. A was popular among his classmates B was the dirtiest in his class C had trouble with his study D disliked the Reading Mom 【 精品教育资源文库 】 解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “.
7、bec ause of his difficulty with the alphabet (字母 )” 可知， Ronny 在学习方面有问题。 2 Why did the author give Ronny a book? A She liked Ronny very much. B She wanted to encourage Ronny. C Ronny had no money to buy books. D Ronny was the most improved reader. 解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第三段 中的 “I believed the gift could chee
8、r him up”可知，作者是想通过颁奖来鼓励 Ronny。 3 After listening to Ronnys reading, the author felt _. A upset and disappointed B worried and happy C curious and satisfied D moved and surprised 解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第五段中的 “Fighting back tears .” 可知作者是带着感动的心情去听 Ronny 给她读书的，再根据倒数第二段 “he read to me more fluently than Id ever
9、 thought possible for him” 可知，作者因为 Ronny 进步非常大而感到很惊讶。 4 Which of the following can best describe the passage? A True happiness comes from helping others. B A small action makes a big difference. C A teacher is better than two books. D One is never too old to learn. 解析：选 B 推理判断题。作者为了鼓励 Ronny 送了一本书给他，
10、而这一小小的举动却对 Ronny 产生了很大的影响。 B This years Miss Chinatown Fashion Show was more than just a showcase for clothing and shoe designers. It was also a fundraiser (募捐活动 ) and volunteer signup event for the grassroots organization Reading to Kids. “We are looking for donations as well as volunteers to come
11、and read， ” said Reading to Kids volunteer Andrea Ramcke. “Its a volunteer organiz ation. There are only two paid workers.” According to Reading to Kids, the organization tries to encourage underserved children with a love of reading so as to enrich their lives and chances of success in the future.
12、“Its primarily for children who don t have a lot of reading in 【 精品教育资源文库 】 the home, whose parents are good at a second language or theyre good at a second language， ” Ramcke said. “So we have a lot of immigrants from everywhere and lots of first generation kids who dont have a lot of books in the
13、 home.” At present, Reading to Kids gathers 901 children and 388 volunteers at reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight Los Angeles elementary schools. At the reading clubs, pairs of volunteers read aloud to groups of children divided up by age groups, while the parents receive t
14、raining on how to encourage their children to read at home. Ramcke also added that the kids are asked to join in by asking questions and reviewing the material along with doing a “craft ( 工艺 ) project in relation to the book”. Every child also gets a book to take home and books are donated to school
15、 libraries through the program. “The kids develop a love of reading ， ” Ramcke said. “Studying doesnt become as hard to them when they learn how to explain it a little bit better. They learn how to think about their words. Their team communication skills and their grades go up.” 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。 Readi
16、ng to Kids 在唐人街时装秀上募捐并招募志愿者。 5 What was special about this years Miss Chinatown Fashion Show? A It encouraged people to read. B It donated books to Reading to Kids. C It offered support to Reading to Kids. D It asked show designers to volunteer. 解析：选 C 推理判断题。由第一段中的 “It was also a fundraiser ( 募捐活动 )
17、 and volunteer signup event for the grassroots organization Reading to Kids.” 可知，该时 装秀帮助 Reading to Kids 募捐和招募志愿者，故选 C。 6 How often are the reading clubs held? A Every day. B Once a month. C Twice a month. D Every Saturday. 解析：选 B 细节理解题。由第三段中的 “reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month” 可知
18、，阅读俱乐部每月组织一次活动，故选 B。 7 While kids are read to at the reading clubs, their parents _. A are reading the material B are learning arts and crafts 【 精品教育资源文库 】 C are asked questions about reading D are trained to encourage their kids to read 解析：选 D 细节理解题。由第四段中的 “while the parents receive training on ho
19、w to encourage their children to read at home” 可知，孩子们参加阅读俱乐部的活动时，他们的父母会接受关于如何激励孩子们阅读的培训，故选 D。 8 What is the last paragraph mainly about? A How Reading to Kids works. B Why reading is important to kids. C The way to get kids to love reading. D The influence of Reading to Kids on kids. 解析：选 D 段落大意题。最后
20、一段主要讲 Reading to Kids 给孩子们带来很大的积极影响：孩子们不仅爱上了阅读，而且沟通能力和学习成绩都有提高，故选 D。 . 完形填空 My mom cooked for my classmates in my elementary school. Although she loved me so much, I still hated her. I was _1_ to accept the fact that she was different and _2_ talking with her in my school. One day my mom accidentall
21、y met me and greeted me with _3_. To her surprise, I _4_ her on purpose, threw her a hateful look and ran away. Later, one of my classmates said, “Your mom is ver y _5_ with only one eye.” Just then, I did nothing but my face burned with _6_. On reaching home, I complained to her that she made me em
22、barrassed.I barely noticed her _7_ because of anger, much _8_ stopped to think for a second about my rude _9_. I must have hurt her feelings. Being eager to escape from my home, I studied hard, hoping for a chance to live far away. Years later, my _10_ eventually paid off and was admitted to a unive
23、rsity. After graduation, I settled in another city, devoted to my family and _11_ came home. One day, I received a call regarding a school reunion. _12_， I returned to attend our reunion where I chatted with my teacher. She told me a _13_， which shocked me and made a _14_. She said she _15_ to do this because she had promised my mother not to say it. Then she said she was _16_ of my mother, who couldn&
