Unit 2 Working the land閱讀理解組塊專練練速度(限時：30分鐘).閱讀理解A(2019·杭州質(zhì)檢)Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn't really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friend's mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn't want to intrude (打擾) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS­related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others' presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.1Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?AHe built shelters for them.BHe gave immediate first aid to them.CHe came to stay with them.DHe brought mental health professionals.解析：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段的第二句可知，因?yàn)椤拔摇痹谒麄兪転?zāi)時和他們在一起，所以他們感激“我”，故C項(xiàng)正確。2What did the author do when his friend's mother passed away?AHe hesitated over whether to go.BHe went to his friend's at once.CHe knew what to do instantly.DHe decided not to disturb his friend.解析：選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“I wanted to rush down there immediately .I was torn about what to do.”可知，“我”想要立即去朋友那里，但又不愿意去打擾朋友，據(jù)此可知，當(dāng)朋友的母親去世時，“我”猶豫是否要去朋友那里。3What has the author learned from his experience?AA friend in need is a friend indeed.BBeing present can make a big difference.CThe family harmony is the happiest thing in life.DBeing a volunteer can make one's life more significant.解析：選B推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段的前兩句“In my life, I am repeatedly .are truly alone.”并結(jié)合第二段的第一句可知，從自己的經(jīng)歷中“我”意識到了“到場”的重要意義，故B項(xiàng)正確。B(2019·溫州質(zhì)量檢測)After shopping for deals in stores on “Black Friday”， or online on “Cyber Monday”， Americans and people worldwide are preparing for newly popular “Giving Tuesday”. Starting in 2012, now the global event that is celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the brainchild of 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City and the United Nations Foundation.As the name indicates，“Giving Tuesday” is meant to restart the charitable season and therefore observed by raising funds for local nonprofits and schools, organizing food and clothing drives, and conducting random acts of kindness. In 2015，700,000 people from 71 countries came together to donate D|S116.7 million in cash. An additional D|S1.08 million was spent on gifts.While the easiest way to participate is by donating to your favorite charity, this day can be celebrated in many other ways too. You can give back by volunteering at your local shelter or food bank, or even by donating blood. If all else fails, a purchase from the growing number of organizations that give a portion of their sales to charity will do the trick.But perhaps the best way to celebrate the day is by helping those nearest and dearest to you. Assist a family member with a simple chore like folding laundry, cooking dinner, or even reading to a younger sibling. No matter what you do, be sure to share your good deed on social media and inspire others to celebrate “Giving Tuesday” as well!語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文，介紹了Giving Tuesday(“給予星期二”)這項(xiàng)慈善活動的初衷和做法，號召人們通過做各種力所能及的活動來獻(xiàn)愛心。4Which of the following has the shortest history?ACyber Monday.BGiving Tuesday.CBlack Friday.DThanksgiving Day.解析：選B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第一句可知，Giving Tuesday出現(xiàn)在Black Friday和Cyber Monday之后；再根據(jù)第一段第二句可知，Giving Tuesday是2012年才出現(xiàn)的，而Thanksgiving Day(感恩節(jié))的歷史非常悠久。故答案選B。5What's the main purpose of “Giving Tuesday”？ATo persuade more people to shop online.BTo make Thanksgiving Day enjoyable.CTo encourage more people to do charity.DTo get voluntary work better known.解析：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)題干中的關(guān)鍵詞purpose定位到文章的第二段。根據(jù)第二段第一句可知，這項(xiàng)活動是為了重啟慈善季，募集資金、食物、衣服等幫助有需要的人們。故答案選C。 6Why does the author advise sharing good deeds on social media?ATo donate money to local schools.BTo keep a record of one's experience.CTo help people make new friends.DTo make “Giving Tuesday” more popular.解析：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)題干中的關(guān)鍵詞sharing定位到文章的最后一段。根據(jù)最后一段最后一句可知，作者主張把做的好事共享到社交媒體上，是為了鼓勵其他人來參與“給予星期二”活動。故答案選D。7Which section of a website does the text probably come from?ABusiness.BLifestyle.CEducation.DCulture.解析：選D文章出處題。文章著重介紹了一項(xiàng)慈善活動Giving Tuesday，這不屬于生意、生活方式及教育，而屬于文化風(fēng)俗類，故答案選D。C(2019·寧波模擬)I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep (陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a man entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase (樓梯). I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back, thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry (彬彬有禮)語篇解讀：在這個忙碌的現(xiàn)代社會，彬彬有禮、體貼他人的品質(zhì)變得尤為珍貴。作者講述了自己經(jīng)歷的一件事情，并贊揚(yáng)了這種良好的品質(zhì)。8What is the meaning of the underlined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 1?AA brave action.BSacrifice spirit.CA considerate action.DSelfish behavior.解析：選C詞義猜測題。根據(jù)下文故事中的男人為作者讓路并且開門可推測出，這是一種體貼的行為，故選C項(xiàng)。9What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him？AHe was in a hurry.BHe would wait for her.CHe would pass her rudely.DHe was a man with good manners.解析：選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中的“I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up.”可知，作者本認(rèn)為這個男人會粗魯?shù)財(cái)D開她上樓梯，故選C項(xiàng)。10What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?AHe might be a waiter of the café.BHe might have an urgent business to do.CHe loved a daughter of the author.DHe would hold the door open for all.解析：選B推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段中的“I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time.”以及下文談到她們都來不及對那個男人說一聲謝謝可推知，那個男人上樓梯，一次上兩級臺階，應(yīng)該是有急事要做，故選B項(xiàng)。.閱讀七選五Everyone dreams. If you've ever tried to figure out the meaning of a strange dream, you're not alone. Humans have been trying to make sense of dreams since recorded history. _1_ Here are some of the findings._2_ People with great creativity are more likely to dream about unusual settings and about blocks in the natural world, such as a log or a rock they can't get around. You've got a heart problem. People who have frequent nightmares may be significantly more likely to suffer from an irregular heartbeat or chest pain. If you have those problems, it's more difficult for you to breathe at night. _3_You're avoiding something. Do you dream about being followed by a stranger, a monster, or a giant tidal wave? This could indicate that you're afraid to deal with something in your daily life._4_You'll have a good result in a test. Students whose performance improved were those who had dreamed about the maze (迷宮) during the sleep. _5_ This improves learning and problem­solving skills.Despite the fact that technology has vastly expanded our understanding of dreaming, much of what occurs when we're asleep remains as it has always been: a mystery.AHow creative you are.BDreaming may strengthen memories.CWhat kind of problem solver you are.DWhat can our dreams tell about ourselves?EHow can we understand better about ourselves?FThat explains why you cannot have a sound sleep.GAsk yourself what issue or emotion you're faced with.1選D根據(jù)空后的“Here are some of the findings.”及下文介紹的通過做夢分析自身的內(nèi)容可知，D項(xiàng)“我們的夢能告訴關(guān)于我們自己的什么？”符合語境。2選A根據(jù)空處所在的位置及文章的結(jié)構(gòu)可知，空處為該段的主題句；結(jié)合空后的內(nèi)容可知，有創(chuàng)造力的人更有可能夢到不尋常的場景和自然界中的障礙，比如他們無法避開的原木或石頭。據(jù)此可知，該段主要說明了夢能反映人們的創(chuàng)造力，故A項(xiàng)正確。3選F根據(jù)前一句“If you have those problems, it's more difficult for you to breathe at night.”可知，如果你有這些問題，晚上呼吸就會更困難。據(jù)此可知，F(xiàn)項(xiàng)“這就解釋了你為什么不能睡好覺”承接上文，符合語境。4選G根據(jù)前一句“This could indicate that you're afraid to deal with something in your daily life.”可知，這可能表明你害怕在日常生活中處理一些事情。故G項(xiàng)“問問你自己，你面臨的問題或情緒是什么”符合語境。5選B根據(jù)空處后一句“This improves learning and problem­solving skills.”可知，這提高了學(xué)習(xí)和解決問題的技能。據(jù)此可知，B項(xiàng)“做夢可以增強(qiáng)人的記憶力”符合語境。6