1、1.If youre interested in American music, where can you get entertained?A. Peter Jay Sharp, 416 W. 42nd St. B. Cort, 138 W. 48th St.C. Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St. D. Public, 425 Lafayette St.2.If you want to preview a play now, which of the following is not available?A. Bright Star B. The Crucible C
2、. Dry Powder D. The Father3.The authors purpose of writing the passage is to _ .A. inform B. entertain C. persuade D. describe【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，主要是向读者介绍四部影片。1.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据Bright Star中的“Steve Martin and Edie Brickell wrote this bluegrass-and-Americana musical”及“Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 212-239-6200. In p
3、reviews.”可知，可以在Cort, 138 W. 48th St. 欣赏美国音乐，故B项正确。3.A 【解析】推理判断题。通读文章内容可知，本文主要是向读者介绍四部影片，故A 项正确。B（2016齐鲁名校高三第一次联考）US actress Natalie Portman,33，has always been praised for her smarts.At 18，she went to Harvard University following the release （公映） of her film Star Wars：Episode I in 1999.Four years lat
4、er，she graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology.Then she took graduate courses at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.She speaks six languages and has twice been published in scientific journals.You may think she has achieved all of these things easily thanks to her fame as actress，but only Portma
5、n herself knows what she has been through.In late May，the Oscar winner revealed that her time at Harvard had some“dark moments”when she gave a speech to graduating Harvard students.“I felt like that I wasnt smart enough to be in this company，and that every time I opened my mouth I would have to prov
6、e that I wasnt just a dumb actress，”she said.It was that fear that helped her carve out her own path，Portman admitted.“My belief that I could handle these things（her own limitations）.was half the battle.The other half was very hard work，”she said.“Sometimes，your insecurities （不安） and your inexperien
7、ce may lead you to take on other peoples expectations，standards，or values，”she added.【解题导语】本文概括了奥斯卡获奖女演员波特曼的突出成就和奋斗历程。1What can be inferred about Portman is Harvard from her speech?AShe experienced a hard time.BShe got wide attention as an actress.CShe tried hard to prove herself a good actress.DShe
8、 enjoyed the life as a university student.解析：选A。推理判断题。从第三段“dark moments”可以推出A为正确选项。2Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AShe can speak six foreign languages.BAfter she entered Harvard University，she starred in Star Wars.CShe has twice been published in art journals.DShe won an Os
9、car Award.选D。细节理解题。从第三段“the Oscar winner revealed that.”可以推出D为正确选项。3How did Portman overcome her disadvantages?ABy her fame and education.BBy means of her belief and hard work.CThrough her beauty and smarts.DWith her fear and inexperience.选B。根据倒数第二段可知，她战胜自己的局限性，一半靠信心，另一半靠勤奋。CNowadays, it seems that
10、everybody wants to be a leader. Countless books about how to manage a company or influence others fill bookstores. But one neednt be a CEO or Politician to be a leader. Former U. S. President John Adams said, “If your action inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are
11、 a leader.”The key to becoming such a leader lies in character. People follow only those whom they respect, trust and admire. What attractive traits does such a leader have? Below are five of the most important.Leaders have courageThe New York firefighters who ran into the burning World Trade Tower
12、to rescue others are modernday models of courage. Yet even more than physical courage, the everyday demands of modern life require moral courage. Insisting on doing the right thing despite pressure to act otherwise takes such courage.Leaders must face fear and doubt in many of the decisions they mak
13、e. Having these feelings doesnt mean one isnt courageous. After all, courage is not the absence of fear. Rather, its doing the right thing despite ones fears.Leaders are humbleBeing humble simply means having an accurate view of ones own limitations. Everybody has limitations. Leaders deal with thei
14、rs by seeking help from others.When leaders seek help, they recognize the skills that order other people bring to the table. And when they are successful, leaders generously praise all who contributed to the success. Humble leaders dont promote themselves; they promote others.Learning is a lifelong
15、goal, no matter ones position. Humble leaders are never too proud to learn from all sources of knowledgeeven those under them.Leaders serve othersJust Christ said，“If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Leaders serve others and put the needs of others before
16、themselves. They make the good of everyone on the team a personal priority.Leaders who serve others help the whole team accomplish more. Leaders do things to make sure everybody has the resources needed. They go the extra mile to help out during a busy rush. When leaders serve, followers are also en
17、couraged to serve each other.Leaders have passionMoney or success can motivate someone to show up for an activity. But what motivates one to really put his heart into something? The answer is passionthe feeling that the activity is significant.Outstanding leaders inspire others because they are moti
18、vated by passion for what they do. Leaders show the significance of routine work to others by emphasizing the big picture. They demonstrate how an activity not only benefits the individual, but also ones family, community and entire society. Their passion ignites the passion of others.Leaders have i
19、ntegrityOnes integrity can be measured by what one does when nobody is looking. Leaders practice what they preach all the time, not just in the presence of others. Leaders also set the example for integrity. If a leader values being punctual, he arrives early.Leadership is more about who you are tha
20、n what you know or can do. By following these principles, you can become a better person. And that in turn will make you a better leader.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了领导者的特征和品质，要做一名领导者不一定要做CEO或政客，如果你的行为能激励他人，让他人学到更多，做得更多，成就更多，你就是一名领导者。1Which should be the very beginning of the text?AStrong and effective lead
21、ership might have made the team more successful.BLeadership is the position of being the leader.CLeadership is not just about what you know or doits also about who you are!DLeadership refers to the set of characteristics.答案：C推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“Leadership is more about who you are than what you know or
22、can do.”可知，本文主要讲述领导并不是关于他们所懂的和所做的，而是关于他们个人的品格特征等，首段通常与尾段相呼应，故C项正确。2What does the underlined word “traits” probably mean?AA strong point that one who serves in a special field should be skilled in.BA particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior.CA physical or mental power
23、that is needed to do something.DA clear purpose that a good leader should work with.B词义猜测题。根据该句中的“such a leader have”以及下文所介绍的领导者的五个重要的品格特征可知，traits意为“人的个性特点”，故B项正确。3This action “If a leader wants everyone to work hard, he works harder.” belongs to _.ALeaders are humbleBLeaders serve othersCLeaders h
24、ave passionDLeaders have integrityD推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三句“Leaders also set the example for integrity.”可知，领导者往往起到榜样的作用，由此可推出，“领导者想要他人努力工作，他也努力工作”能体现出Leaders have integrity这个品质。故D项正确。4What could be the best title for the text?AA Leaders CharacterBA Leader for an OrganizationCThe Abilities of a LeaderDThe Re
25、sponsibilities of a LeaderA标题概括题。根据第二段最后两句“What attractive traits does such a leader have? Below are five of the most important.”以及最后一段第一句“Leadership is more about who you are than what you know or can do.”可知，本文主要讲述了领导者的品质。故A项正确。D辽宁沈阳高三联考）Selena Gomez and I are scheduled to meet at a lowkey coffee s
26、hop in Encino.Not wanting to keep the superstar waiting，I arrived at nine,20 minutes early.As I was catching up on emails，Selena quietly scooted into the seat next to me.No bodyguard.Not even a drop of makeup.She was ten minutes early and so inconspicuous that no one else in the restaurant looked up
27、 so much.Selena was wearing Bebe shorts.She had a baby face and ordered a hot chocolate.After making a small talk about what she wore for the shoot，she dived into the subject of her career.Selena declared 2012 the year of movies.She filmed three: Spring Breakers，a drama; The Getaway，an action flick; and Hotel Transylvania, a comedy.Each is a marked move away from the teen style that made her a household name.Now that her Disney days are behind her，Selena is at that unstable point in a child s
