1、resigned8Because of the current crisis，his company had to take on the heavy _ （finance）burden.financial9Scientists have many theories about how the universe came _ being.into10Before you start work，Ill show you _ the building so that you can meet everyone.around.阅读理解（2016福建高三质检）Although most wedding
2、s follow longheld traditions，theres still room for American individualism.For example，the usual place for a wedding is in a church.But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot.A few even have the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or ju
3、st a few close friends.They choose their own style of colors，decorations and music during the ceremony.But some things rarely change.The bride usually wears a beautiful long white wedding dress.She traditionally wears“something old，something new，something borrowed and something blue.”The groom wears
4、 a formal suit.Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants，including the best man and the maid of honor.As the ceremony begins，the groom and his attendants stand with the minister，facing the audience.Music signals the entrance of the brides attendants，followed by the beautiful br
5、ide.Nervously，the young couple repeats their vows （誓言）Traditionally，they promise to love each other“for better，for worse，for richer，for poorer，in sickness and in health.”But sometimes the couple has composed（编写）their own vows.They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commitment.Fi
6、nally the minister announces the big moment，“I now pronounce you man and wife.You may kiss your bride！”At the wedding reception，the bride and groom greet their guests.Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite.Guests talk with each other while enjoying the cake，drinks and other treats
7、.When the reception is over，the newlyweds run to their“decorated”car and speed off.Many couples take a honeymoon，a oneto twoweek vacation trip，to celebrate their new marriage. 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了美国婚礼的一些个性特点。1Which of the following best shows American individualism?AMost weddings observe longheld tradition
8、s. BSome people choose their own style of weddings.CPeople choose a church as a place for a wedding. DThe bride wears a beautiful long white wedding dress.B解析：细节理解题。由文章第一句话Although most weddings follow longheld traditions，theres still room for American individualism.，以及第一段中的例子可知，美国的婚礼仍旧是有自己的个性特点的，许多
9、美国人选择自己风格的婚礼就是其中一个特点。2What can be inferred from the passage?AWedding vows are usually composed by the minister.BThe young couple faces the audience throughout the wedding.CThe couple composes their own vows to avoid nervousness.DThe minister is the chief witness at the wedding ceremony.D解析：推理判断题。根据文
10、章倒数第二段最后一句话：Finally the minister announces the big moment，“I now pronounce you man and wife.You may kiss your bride！”可知，由the minister来宣读这一伟大而庄严的时刻。可知the minister是主要见证人。3According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?AThe best man is the one to marry the maid of honor.BThe wedding reception
11、is a party after the wedding ceremony.CThe newlyweds always take a honeymoon in their own cars.DMany couples take a vacation trip before the wedding. 根据文章最后一段的At the wedding reception，the bride and groom greet their guests.Then.When the reception is over，the newlyweds run to their “decorated” car an
12、d speed off.可知婚礼接待会是在婚礼仪式之后。.完形填空安徽省黄山市高三质检）Do you ever feel like you are studying a mad rush of one subject after another? When things happen at such a _1_ pace，it is easy to lose sight of what you are learning.It is important to _2_ every now and then to think about what you have been learning. Se
13、lf reflection means stopping the mad rush and _3_ yourself so that your brain can evaluate what it has already _4_.Some people prefer to do their self reflections _5_，while others keep a journal.Either method can work，depending on what your own personal _6_ is.School textbooks are often divided into
14、 units.This can make it _7_ for someone to begin the process of self reflection.Watch for the times when you complete a unit of study.Sometimes you are reminded that the unit is _8_ because there is some kind of test or quiz.Use these natural _9_ as opportunities to stop and reflect. You should find
15、 a _10_ placeanywhere without noise is OK.This can even be sitting at your desk at school when you finish something _11_ and the other students are still working.If you are going to take notes，take out your journal.Write down some notes on things that you _12_ learned in this unit.Let your mind thin
16、k about the notes you have written and make some _13_. Sometimes just pausing to think deeply allows your brain to make connections _14_new information can quickly appear when you _15_ it again.Next，think about things that you still wonder about._16_，maybe you learned about a certain body system，but
17、 you dont _17_ how it works with the other body systems.Maybe you learned a new way to solve a math problem，but you are not sure when to use it.Writing down your _18_ will help you remember to continue seeking answers the next time you _19_ the same topic. Self reflection is an essential skill for a
18、 _20_ student.If you have never taken the time to reflect，try it now.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了学习上自我反思的定义，介绍了自我反思的必要性和进行自我反思的注意事项。1A.fast Bsteady Crelaxing DuniqueA解析：根据上文的a mad rush of one subject after another可知，此处意为：飞快地。fast快的。2A.change Bcheck Cstop DexerciseC解析：“不时地停下来想想学习的东西是很重要的。”stop停止 。3A.calming Benjoyi
19、ngCbehaving Dhelping根据上文的stopping the mad rush可知，此处是使自己平静下来。 calm使平静 。4A.dealt Bforgotten Cfound Dreceivedreceive收到，接收。“大脑能评估它接收的东西。5A.personally Bmentally Cslowly Ddirectlymentally 心理上地； 与下文的keep a journal相对应，应是心理上记下，“有些人是在心里记下，而有些人是记日志。6A.pace Bgrade Cstyle Dskillstyle风格；“取决于你个人的风格（特性）。7A.quick Bp
20、ossible Csuitable Deasyeasy容易的。“这能使某人开始自我反思变得很容易。”make it easy for sb.to do sth.使某人做某事容易。根据前文的教科书被分成几部分可知答案。 8A finished Bdivided Cinterrupted Dcoveredfinished完成的； 与下文的test or quiz相对应，应是这部分完成了。故选A。9A.units B tests Cbreaks Dperiodsbreaks停顿； 根据前文的finished和test等判断，“利用考试期间的这种自然的停顿来停下来反思。” 10A.quiet Bfam
21、iliar Csafe D remotequiet平静的； 根据下文的without noise可知答案。11A.early Bcorrectly Cfinally Dindependentlyearly早的； 记下你以前学过的东西。12A.actively Bnewly Crapidly Dcarefullynewly新的；“你在这个单元新学的东西。”故选B。13A.choices Bdecision Cconnections Dimprovementsconnections连接； 这里是让新旧知识相连，也可参考下一段的connections。14A.so that B in case Ce
22、ven if Das though空后是前一分句的结果，“结果新的信息就会迅速出现”故选A。15A.seek Bshare Cshow Dneedneed需要。“如果你再需要的时候”。16A.In general BOf course CFor example DAs usualfor example例如；下文是前面观点的例子，故选C。17A.know Bdoubt Cbelieve Dremember“但是你不知道它是如何工作的。”故选A。18A.opinions Bquestions Cworries Dmethodsquestions问题； 根据下文的answers可知选B。19A co
23、me across B get through Cthink of Dtake away“下次你遇到同样的话题时”come across遇到。20A.talented Byoung Cserious Dsuccessfulsuccessful成功的。自我反思是一个成功学生的基本技能。.短文改错银川二中模拟）Im very glad to have received the letter you sent me two weeks before. I have been thought about the question raised in your letter. In my opinion
24、, you should go back after you finish your studies at abroad. For one thing, that you are studying is badly needed nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know that a few big company in our city hope to hire people like you. For another, I think it wil
25、l be more convenient for you look after your parents because they are getting older and older. And this is only my point of view. It is up to me to make a right choice.Im very glad to have received the letter you sent me two weeks . I have been ,about the question raised in your letter. In my opinio
26、n, you should back after you finish your studies abroad. For one thing, you are studying is badly needed nowadays in our country. It will be quite for you to find a good job. In fact, I know that a few big in our city hope to hire people like you. For another, I think it will be more convenient for
27、you look after your parents because they are getting older and older. this is only my point of view. It is up to to make a right choice.Unit 24Society（B卷）.阅读理解A山东日照市检测）Whether it is Mozart or Miley, your choice of music could determine whether you will perform well at your work.A new study suggests
28、that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proofreading and problemsolving.In an officebased experiment, 88 per cent of participants are found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music.The study also found that 81 per cent completed their fastest work when music was played.And it matters what type of music you listen to. For instance, if youre doing your tax returns, then classical music is the most effective as it improves m
