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1、Passage 9When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and wa
2、s healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. Boys who worked in the home or
3、 community gained competence(能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, said George Vaillant, the psychologist(心理学家) who made the discovery. And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.Vaillants study followed these males in great detail. Interviews we
4、re repeated at ages 25,31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how t
5、hey turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and fam
6、ily social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working at any age is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence the underpinnings(基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people mus
7、t cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.46. What do
8、 we know about John?A. He enjoyed his career and marriage.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He received little love from his family.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.47. Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how wo
9、rk was related to competenceC. an example for parents expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men48. Vaillants team obtained their findings by.A. recording the boys effort in schoolB. evaluating the mens mental healthC. comparing different sets of scoresD. measu
10、ring the mens problem solving ability49. What does the underlined word sharp probably mean in Paragraph 4?A. Quick to react.B. Having a thin edge.C. Clear and definite.D. Sudden and rapid.50. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Competent adults know more about love than work.B.Emotional h
11、ealth is essential to a wonderful adult life.C.Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independence is the key to ones success.【语篇解读】一项研究表明,小时候劳动的男孩长大后更容易享受快乐的生活。46. A【解析】考查细节理解。根据第一段中的He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier可知,约翰享受工作和婚姻带来的快乐。47. D【解析】考查写作意图。第二段的第二句话
12、The study showed that those.than those who had not告诉我们,小时候劳动的男孩要比不劳动的男孩成年后更能享受生活且更富有创造性,后面紧接着引用Vaillant的话来进一步解释为什么有些男孩成年后会享受快乐的生活。48. C【解析】考查细节理解。根据第三段的内容可知,Vaillant的团队通过比较几组不同的得分情况得出了他们的结论。49. C【解析】考查词义猜测。根据画线词后面的Those who had done the most boyhood activities.less likely to have been unemployed可知,孩
13、提时代的劳动和长大后的生活之间的联系是显而易见的。 50. B【解析】考查推理判断。根据最后一段的内容可知,孩提时代的劳动能够培养一个人多方面的能力,这些能力正是情感健康的基础,同时也能帮助他们过上更快乐的生活。由此可推断出情感健康对享受精彩的成年生活十分重要。Passage 10If you are a fruit grower or would like to become one take advantage of Apple Day to see whats around. Its called Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple
14、 Month. The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste, a wide variety of apples. To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious a
15、nd Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans. Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try, as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than
16、anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions. One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a pipe dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.At the events, you
17、 can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs, children are well catered for with apple-themed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orc
18、hards(果园). If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale, near Faversham in Kent.8. What can people do at the apple events?A. Attend experts lectures.B. Visit fruit-loving families.C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard.D. Taste many kinds of apple
19、s.9. What can we learn about Decio?A. It is a new variety.B. It has a strange look.C. It is rarely seen now.D. It has a special taste.10. What does the underlined phrase a pipe dream in Paragraph 3 mean?A. A practical idea.B. A vain hope.C. A brilliant plan.D. A selfish desire.11. What is the author
20、s purpose in writing the text?A. To show how to grow apples. B. To introduce an apple festival.C. To help people select apples. D. To promote apple research.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,对英国苹果节的举办规模、活动安排、苹果种类及种植环境等进行了介绍。8. D【解析】考查细节理解。从第二段首句Visiting an apple event.often taste, a wide variety of apples可直接获取答案。9. C【
21、解析】考查推理判断。A选项Decio是一种新品种与第二段中的it can be.still in existence不一致,且由这句话可知Decio现在比较罕见,故C项正确;文中并未提及Decio的外形奇异,故B选项错误;D选项 It has a special taste 与第二段中的原文 Although it doesnt taste of anything special, its still worth a try表述相反。10. B【解析】考查词义猜测。根据第三段可知,Orleans Reinette品种虽然口感好,但对种植环境和土壤要求高,因此对于大多数喜欢它的人来说,大饱口福只
22、是一种脱离实际的愿望,这与B项 A vain hope (徒劳的希望)一致。11. B【解析】考查写作意图。通读全文可知,这是一篇介绍英国苹果节的文章。Passage 11 If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what re
23、ally matters in your life. Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.Were not saying that everyone needs to contri
24、bute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are intere
25、sted in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, dont be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when youre older. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health, development,
26、 and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.24. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Your life
27、style.B. Your life value.C. Your trouble in life.D. Your life experience.25. Why does the author say they are inspired every day?A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.B. They have got the power to change the world.C. Some people around them are making the world better.D. There are many powe
28、rful people in their life and work.26. What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause.B. Rising above self and acting to help others.C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.D. Trying your best to help the poor.27. What can be inferred from the last p
29、aragraph?A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better.B. Much more progress will be made in the near future.C. The work on health is the most valuable experience.D. Peoples efforts have been materially rewarded. 【文章大意】本文以虚拟语气的问句形式开头，鼓励人们奉献自己的一些时间和精力去帮助别人，最穷人的生活将会变得更好。24.B 【解析】词义猜测
30、题。此处是说，梦想着能读懂别人心思，看穿墙，或者拥有超能力，这些可能听起来很荒唐，但是实际上它是你生活的价值的核心。故选B。25.C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.可知每天在我们的工作中，我们会受到一些人的鼓舞，他们在做一些特别的事情来改善世界。故选C。26.B 【解析】推理判断题。综合第五段内容可知，作者想要告诉我们，提升自己，行动起来帮助别人。故选B。27.A 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，它已经改变了我们是谁，并将在以后的这些年里继续点燃我们对改善穷人生活的乐观情绪。故选A。