The Million Pound Bank Note一、閱讀理解。Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days，musicians are performing in private homes，at haircutting shops，at airports.even on ferry boats.Musicians like house concerts.At music clubs，they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O Hair Salon，Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then，they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon，near the hairdryers and makeup tables.“This is our first show at a hair salon，”Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last weeks performance.Frank said she and band members，Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time“interacting” with the audience.Concerts in peoples homes，or small businesses such as O Hairs，are being more popular，musicians say.“There is a more relaxed atmosphere，”said Domenic Cicala，a musician who opened up his O Hair Salon to concerts.“People really get to know the artists.”At house concerts，people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers.Often，the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.“People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend，”said Matt Hart，with Aubrey Zoli making up the Local Strangers，a folkrock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts，the musicians do not need microphones.Yet，every word of their songs can be heard.1Why do musicians like house concerts?ABecause private homes are easier to get to.BBecause people pay more attention to their music.CBecause they can do other things while performing.DBecause they dont have to bring their microphones.2What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last weeks performance?AThe small performance space.BHer first show at a hair salon.CTheir interaction with the audience.DThe more relaxed atmosphere.3How many music groups are mentioned in the text?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.4What may be the best title for the text?AMusicians struggle to make a livingBPeople really get to know the artistsCMusicians find new places to performDConcertgoers wont go to music clubs【解題導(dǎo)語】本文主要介紹了現(xiàn)代音樂會(huì)在舉辦場地的選擇上更加多樣化，私人居所、理發(fā)店、機(jī)場等都成為音樂家表演的場所，并且備受青睞。1B考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二段最后一句“People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music”可知，音樂家喜歡家庭音樂會(huì)是因?yàn)槁牨姇?huì)更專注于傾聽音樂。故選B。2C考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第四段最后一句“Frank said she and band members，Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great timeinteracting with the audience”可知，上周的表演給Sarah Frank留下最深刻印象的是與聽眾的互動(dòng)，故選C。3B考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。通讀全文可知，本文提到了兩個(gè)樂隊(duì)，一個(gè)是the Bombadils，另一個(gè)是西雅圖的民謠搖滾樂隊(duì)the Local Strangers，故選B。4C考查標(biāo)題判斷。根據(jù)文章第一段，并結(jié)合文章的整體理解可推知，本文主要講述了現(xiàn)代音樂會(huì)在舉辦場地的選擇上更加多樣化，音樂家發(fā)現(xiàn)了私人居所、發(fā)廊等新的場所來表演，故選C。二、單句語法填空1(2017北京高考)Jane moved aimlessly down the treelined street, not knowing _ she was heading.答案：where根據(jù)語境可知，此處應(yīng)填關(guān)系副詞where，作賓語從句的連接詞，表示“不知道前往何處”。2(2017天津高考)I _(drive) down to London when I suddenly found that I was on the wrong road.答案：was drivingbe doing. when. 是固定句式，表示“正在做這時(shí)”，從句用的是一般過去時(shí)，主句也應(yīng)用過去時(shí)，且表示動(dòng)作正在進(jìn)行，故用過去進(jìn)行時(shí)。3Today I will introduce Charles Dickens to you, the great nineteenth century English _(novel)答案：novelistnovelist名詞“小說家”。4The rules of the school do not permit _(park) near the school gate.答案：parkingpermit doing sth. “允許做某事”。5We tried _(seek) an answer to the question, but couldnt find one.答案：to seektry to seek sth. “努力去尋找某物”。6The best way to experience hutong life is simply _(wander) around the alleys, either on foot or by bicycle.答案：to wander不定式短語，在本句中作表語，說明主語的具體內(nèi)容。7It is very important to teach their children how to deal with others kindness and _(rude)答案：rudeness由“kindness and”可知應(yīng)用所給詞的名詞形式rudeness。8She lay on the grass, staring at the sky _(spot) with stars.答案：spottedbe spotted with “布滿著”，此處應(yīng)用過去分詞短語作后置定語。9The reason why he asked for two days leave is _he had to take care of his sick son.答案：that10The results are quite contrary _my expectations, and its really frustrating.答案：tobe contrary to “與正好相反”。三、完形填空。My memories of my father are slim because he was so sick in the last years of his life. But there are1 that I am often reminded of and which may have had some bearing on my love of2. When I was young I was somewhat3of lightning and thunder. My father explained it. The explanation was in4that a child could understand but was basically correct. I gained a better5later, but I didnt have to unlearn anything. What he said was that there was electricity in the clouds6it traveled to the ground like a spark. When it traveled7the air it made the air so hot that it8. Then there was nothing where the air had been and the air all around rushed in to9the space. He clapped his hands together very loud, 10 to be the air rushing in, and said that makes the thunder. When I hear thunder, I can still hear that11. He explained why if it was cloudy in the winter the night was warmer than if it was12. It was one of those nights when the sky was full of stars: no moon, no town lights. But there were more stars than you could13and they had color too. He said that if there were no clouds, we had no blankets and were 14to the universe. Our warmth was going to15the whole universe. When there were clouds, they were like blankets and we were not exposed to the universe. I 16feel on the edge of space on a very clear night. I am sure there were many other lessons that I17but no longer remember. What I did18, in general, was that there were explanations and that the more I understood them, the more fortable the world was to live in. I was not taught that there were19but that there was understanding if you looked for it. This may be why I have always been20in science. 【文章大意】文章講述的是作者小的時(shí)候有了父親給的關(guān)于一些自然現(xiàn)象的解釋, 從而產(chǎn)生了對(duì)科學(xué)的喜愛, 影響了作者一生。1. A. othersB. fewC. someD. all【解析】選C。此處代指前面的memories, 句意: 但是有一些(some)記憶讓我常常想起。2. A. scienceB. natureC. weatherD. universe【解析】選A。根據(jù)作者回憶的內(nèi)容和最后一句This may be why I have always been_in science. 可知, 父親使作者愛上了科學(xué)。3. A. sureB. fondC. tiredD. afraid【解析】選D。作者小時(shí)候?qū)纂姼械胶ε?afraid)。4. A. depthB. wordsC. gesturesD. data【解析】選B。父親的口頭解釋孩子可以聽懂, 基本上是正確的。in words口頭上, 固定短語。5. A. understandingB. knowledgeC. mandD. confidence【解析】選A。小時(shí)候父親為了讓他能聽懂, 解釋上肯定不夠科學(xué), 完善, 所以此處講的是作者后來對(duì)此增進(jìn)了了解。gain a better understanding 增進(jìn)對(duì)的了解。6. A. butB. andC. forD. or【解析】選B。他說的是, 云層里有電, 電像閃光一樣傳遞到地面上。并列關(guān)系。7. A. aboveB. toC. alongD. through【解析】選D。當(dāng)電穿過空氣的時(shí)候, 它讓空氣變得很熱, 以至于空氣都燃燒了起來。through穿過。8. A. shoneB. burnedC. expandedD. broke【解析】選B。根據(jù)后面的Then there was nothing where the air had been可知, 空氣燃燒掉了。9. A. fillB. makeC. avoidD. break【解析】選A?？諝獗蝗紵艉? 別處的空氣要填補(bǔ)進(jìn)來, 即fill。10. A. tryingB. provingC. hopingD. pretending【解析】選D。父親拍手, 模擬(pretend)空氣快速填補(bǔ)進(jìn)來。11. A. clapB. remarkC. voiceD. crash【解析】選A。每當(dāng)我聽到雷聲, 我還能回想到當(dāng)時(shí)父親拍手(clap)的聲音。12. A. coldB. brightC. clearD. foggy【解析】選C。此處與前面的cloudy相反, 即clear晴天, 根據(jù)后面的It was one of those nights when the sky was full of stars: no moon, no town lights也可知。13. A. exploreB. foreseeC. imagineD. identify【解析】選C。其實(shí)有比你想象(imagine)的多得多的星星, 它們還有顏色。14. A. mittedB. exposedC. relatedD. led【解析】選 B。沒有云的時(shí)候, 我們完全暴露于整個(gè)宇宙之中, 沒有什么遮蓋。be exposed to 暴露于; be mitted to致力于; be related to與有關(guān); lead to導(dǎo)致。15. A. heatB. protectC. extendD. light【解析】選A。根據(jù)warmth可知, 溫暖可以給整個(gè)宇宙加熱。16. A. everB. alsoC. evenD. still【解析】選D。在晴朗的夜晚, 我仍然(still)能夠感受到(像父親說的那樣)好像站在太空的邊緣。17. A. selectedB. arrangedC. absorbedD. delivered【解析】選C。句意: 我肯定還了解了其他很多知識(shí), 但是現(xiàn)在不記得了。absorb吸收, 了解, 學(xué)習(xí)。18. A. considerB. promiseC. explainD. learn【解析】選D。但是我真正學(xué)到(learn)的是, 一切都有相應(yīng)的解釋, 我理解得越多, 我就會(huì)生活得越舒適。19. A. memoriesB. blanketsC. mysteriesD. thunders【解析】選C。父親教會(huì)了我世界上沒有什么是解不開的謎(mysteries)。20. A. engagedB. interestedC. successfulD. skillful【解析】選B。只要我們?nèi)ふ? 就可以理解, 弄明白。也許這就是我對(duì)科學(xué)感興趣(interested)的原因。四、單句改錯(cuò)1We finally reached what the temple stood._答案：whatwhere本句中的stood意為“(某物)處于某一位置”，故應(yīng)用關(guān)系副詞where連接賓語從句。2The telephone is ringing. Answer it to see whoever is calling._答案：whoeverwhowhoever “無論誰”，可引導(dǎo)主語從句或讓步狀語從句，不可引導(dǎo)賓語從句。本句中，應(yīng)用作主語，且表示“誰”的關(guān)系代詞who連接賓語從句，故改whoever為who。3After the traffic accident happened, the police were at the scene at once._答案：第一個(gè)atonon the scene “在現(xiàn)場”。4After the rain stopped, they went ahead their work of digging up the street._答案：ahead后加withgo ahead with sth. “(停留一段時(shí)間后)繼續(xù)做某事”。5I know its dangerous to go there without a map, but Ill take an chance._答案：anatake a chance “冒險(xiǎn)”。五、七選五It is necessary to be reasonable and flexible enough to avoid conflicts as much as possible and live in peace with others. 1._ If you have done all your best to avoid conflicts and you are still arguing, then read these effective tips on how to avoid conflicts.Dont get in the center of the conflict.Sometimes people can get in the center of conflicts due to their enthusiasm for offering help. Frankly speaking, it is very unwise, because it can make you the main figure of the conflict. 2._ You should focus on your own life issues.Be kind.3_ Life is full of conflicts and disagreements, and thats why you should find more conservative ways of dealing with them. For example, kindness can lessen the conflict. Try to be a peacekeeper. Peacekeepers tend to cooperate with people without bad emotions which usually lead to arguments and even conflicts. “4._ ”This saying is the life motto of a naturalborn peacekeeper. Dont worry if you are not a naturalborn peacekeeper; you can gain this skill during life.Walk off.When the conflict is gathering pace and you cant manage to control yourself, you should choose to handle the situation in another way. By all means, try to keep yourself away from stress. 5._ You should get away from the situation for a while. AThe greatest victory is a battle not fought.BConflicts are unavoidable, so try to accept them.CWeak people usually desire others to offer help and support.DLet other people solve their problems without your presence.EIt is helpful to put some distance between yourself and the opponent.FWhen someone pushes you to the limit, try to act kindly towards this person.GArguing can either break your friendship or affect your relationship to some degree.【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了幾種有效避免沖突的建議。1G解析：根據(jù)空前一句可知，盡量避免沖突是十分有必要的；據(jù)此可以判斷，空處承上啟下，介紹沖突的嚴(yán)重危害，引出文章主題，故G項(xiàng)正確。2D解析：根據(jù)空后一句可知，作者建議把注意力集中在自己的事情上；據(jù)此可以判斷，空處建議“讓其他人自己解決他們自己的問題”，故D項(xiàng)符合文意。 3F解析：根據(jù)該段標(biāo)題“Be kind.”可知，該段主要闡述“和善待人”的建議，這與F項(xiàng)中的“try to act kindly towards this person”照應(yīng)，故F項(xiàng)符合文意。4A解析：根據(jù)空后一句可以判斷，空處是調(diào)解人的一句格言。A項(xiàng)意為“最偉大的勝利是一場沒有戰(zhàn)斗的斗爭”，符合文意，故A項(xiàng)正確。5E解析：根據(jù)空前一句可知，這里作者建議要遠(yuǎn)離沖突，離開對(duì)手；據(jù)此可知E項(xiàng)符合文意。