2018_2019學(xué)年高中英語Module2HighlightsofMySeniorYear課下能力提升（五）外研版.docx

課下能力提升(五)閱讀理解AMany parents are beginning to demand less technology use in the primary classroom due to the amount of screen time children have at home. This raises the question about whether technology in the classroom helps or stops learning.We often hear complaints that children have lost the ability to carry out simple calculations (計算) because of the reliance on calculators in primary schools. This is not the case. In fact, calculators are not a significant feature of primary school maths lessons. When calculators are used in primary classrooms, its usually to help children develop number sense or to study number patterns and relationships. It allows them to apply their knowledge of place value and other number related concepts rather than using a traditional method.In Australia, the use of digital technologies in the primary maths classroom is not an option. To change the situation, the government has taken measures to make it feasible for teachers to apply technologies in all subject areas. Fortunately, schools have access to more powerful, affordable devices than ever before. These are the same devices that many children have already had access to at home.In a recent research evaluation of the Matific digital resources, the students found that they enjoyed using the resources on iPads and computers, and went from thinking about maths as something boring to something that is fun to learn. The children also voluntarily started to use their screen time at home to do maths. Pretest and posttest data also showed improved scores.Many would consider that the use of mobile devices in maths would consist of simple game playing. The appearance of many lowquality apps makes it hard for children to get learning chances. Luckily, theres much that teachers can do and are doing with technology.Just as the world has changed, the mathematics classroom has also changed. When it comes to technology in the classroom, its all about balance.語篇解讀：本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了在小學(xué)數(shù)學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)中引入科技手段的必要性。1Calculators mainly help primary students _.Asave more time for studyBfinish complex calculationsCbuild mathematical conceptsDpractice calculation methods解析：選C推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“its usually to help children develop number sense . rather than using a traditional method.”可推斷，計算器主要幫助小學(xué)生們建立數(shù)學(xué)概念。2What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?ASecure.BPossible.CDifficult. DStressed.解析：選B詞義猜測題。根據(jù)第三段“the use of digital technologies in the primary maths classroom is not an option. To change the situation .”可推斷，政府已經(jīng)采取措施讓科技在各學(xué)科中的應(yīng)用成為可能，可推測feasible意為“可行的，可能的”。3What do we know about the Matific digital resources?AThey dont contribute to maths results.BThey are not accessible on mobile phones.CThey can help reduce childrens screen time.DThey can develop childrens interests in maths.解析：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“the students found that they enjoyed using the resources . voluntarily started to use their screen time at home to do maths”可知，Matific數(shù)字資源可以幫助培養(yǎng)小學(xué)生們對數(shù)學(xué)的興趣。4What does the text mainly talk about?AHow to teach primary maths.BHow to use calculators properly.CThe problems facing primary education.DThe role of technology in primary maths.解析：選D主旨大意題。本文主要介紹了科技手段在小學(xué)生數(shù)學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)上的應(yīng)用情況。BWhen you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. Its time to enjoy yourselves!There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. Its to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning of a Prom King and Queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school. High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat (游船). But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hiphop.The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election.Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.If you like the idea of a prom, why dont you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?語篇解讀：本文主要介紹了在美國和加拿大等西方國家，高中生在畢業(yè)前夕會舉行畢業(yè)舞會。舞會上男女生都穿著漂亮的衣服，并且還舉辦各種活動，還會選出舞會之王和舞后等。5What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?AA dancing competition.BA party held to celebrate graduation.CA fashion show.DAn election.解析：選B詞義猜測題。根據(jù)上下文可知，prom指“畢業(yè)舞會”。6Why do the students hold a prom?ATo be elected as the Prom King or Queen.BTo relieve themselves from the study pressure.CTo say goodbye to their friends.DTo mark the graduation and their independence.解析：選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段的內(nèi)容可知，舉辦畢業(yè)舞會，標(biāo)志著他們的畢業(yè)和獨(dú)立。7Which of the following clearly indicates that the prom is very important to students?AThey take pictures at the prom.BThey wear formal clothes or special clothes.CMusic is played at the prom.DTeachers and parents attend it.解析：選B推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段中的內(nèi)容可知，男女生都穿著正式的漂亮的衣服。由此可知，畢業(yè)舞會對學(xué)生來說很重要。8Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?ARenting a ballroom.BTaking a cruise boat.CHolding it in the school gym.DDining in a famous restaurant.解析：選C推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段的內(nèi)容可知A、B兩項會花費(fèi)很多。另外，根據(jù)常識可知，D項也會花很多。由第五段的“But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.”可知C項是非常節(jié)約的做法。CAs a senior, I realised it was time to make one of the biggest decisions of my life, but I was absolutely short of talent. My friends were applying to schools like Tufts and Berkeley, while the only planning I had done was for the coming weekend. I wasnt ready for college. I was frightened and didnt know what to do.My parents agreed that I was short of talent. “Maybe you should go to preparatory school (預(yù)科學(xué)校) for an additional year，” my mother suggested. Preparatory school? Was she crazy? I wasnt the greatest student, but I couldnt go to a preparatory school. I thought that was for stupid kids kids who dont get good jobs or succeed in life.My grandfather, who recently passed away, has had the greatest influence on my life. I knewthathe graduated from a top college, Bowdoin, but I didnt know whether this was my best bet, and feared finding the perfect school would be difficult.Then, I heard about New Hampton School from a friend and decided to visit. I was blown away and immediately felt comfortable. I became hesitant (猶豫的) to visit other schools because I couldnt imagine any other would be as educating as New Hampton. The staff gave me a warm feeling, which meant a lot to a kid from a small town. Even though Im a senior, I will be able to better prepare myself for college at New Hampton School. I feel the staff will help me get that extra year of development to make sure that I will be ready for college. Then Ill go.9Why didnt the author apply to Tufts or Berkeley?AHe didnt want to go to college.BThey were common universities.CHe didnt reach their admission standards.DHe wanted to go to a university better than them.解析：選C推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段可知，作者才疏學(xué)淺且沒有為申請上這兩所大學(xué)做好準(zhǔn)備。由此可以推斷，原因在于作者沒有達(dá)到這兩所大學(xué)的錄取標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。10The author didnt want to go to preparatory school at the beginning bec