（湖北省专用）高考英语总复习 模块3-阅读理解课件（大纲人教版）

　　专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　“We are counting the days rather than the decades…We don’t have the time that we thought we had previously，” Kiribati President Anote Tong said.

　　Pelenise Alofa returned to Kiribati six years ago. The changes she saw led to her becoming one of the islands principal climate change campaigners. “Things began to change when I came here. I realized the king tides were big, and I told them ‘have you heard of climate change, have you heard of global warming, this is part of it, you’re in it，’” Ms Alofa told SBS. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　Linda Uan and her New Zealand born husband John have been documenting the changing climate in Kiribati for nearly 20 years. They didn’t have to travel far to film the effects of a storm three years ago when the first time it washed through their home. “There’s been a lot of changes，” Linda said, “When we were little there was a definite dry season and a definite wet season, now you can’t feel the difference anymore.” 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　Kiribati is not just facing one knock­out punch but a whole round of killer blows. Because of its sensibility to the El Nino and La Nina weather patterns, climate scientists say droughts and floods will be more severe than in the past. Warmer seas could affect the migration patterns of fish, taking away vast taxes it gains from selling fishing licenses to foreign trawlers, while increased storms are expected to destroy crops and make the limited supply of water in the shallow water pools undrinkable. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　It’s a claim the country will take to Copenhagen as it seeks to get the world’s big emitters (排放者) to face up to the consequences of their actions. “It’s a whole world issue，” President Tong said. “It’s a moral issue…it’s almost criminal.” 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()1.According to the passage, we can infer that________.

　　A．Kiribati covers a land area of 3,500,000 km2

　　B．the country’s average altitude is 450 meters in Kiribati

　　C．Kiribati is one of the countries facing the climate change calmly

　　D．Over fifty thousand people live in Tarawa 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()2.President Anote’s words are quoted in order to show________.

　　A．the high pressure from time

　　B．the importance of measuring time

　　C．the different timing units

　　D．the personal attitude towards time 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()3.Which of the following statements does Ms Alofa probably agree with?

　　A．The tides hitting Kiribati used to be bigger than they are now.

　　B．Most people in the world have never heard of global warming.

　　C．Nobody can keep away from the effects caused by climate changes.

　　D．Changes in this country will make you a climate change campaigner. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()4.Climate changes have brought about the consequences EXCEPT________.

　　A．severe droughts and floods

　　B．abundant fresh water

　　C．fiercer storm and tide

　　D．changed living patterns of fish 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　【文章大意】 基里巴斯是太平洋上的一个岛国，由于地势极低，这个国家对气候变化最敏感，全球性气候变暖直接威胁到这个国家。人们将在哥本哈根国际减排会议上呼吁那些排放大国面对他们的行为带来的后果。

　　1．D　细节理解题。从文章开头可知A项错，这是基里巴斯包括海洋在内的面积；它的首都最宽的地方为450米，B项错误；从文章的叙述判断C项不对，因为该国的人们对环境变化带来的生存危机很担忧。第一段说该国的人口只有十万，其中大半住在首都，由此判断D项正确。 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　2．A　推理判断题。第二段中该国总统说，我们是以“天”而不是以“十年”为计算单位(而生活)，我们没有原先以为的那么长的时间。从语境看，这些话反映出总统的忧患意识。

　　3．C　推理判断题。在第三段Alofa对周围的人说，“……你听说过全球性气候变暖吗？这就是其中一部分，你就身居其中。”显然其含义是C，谁也逃不掉气候变化带来的影响。

　　4．B　细节理解题。关于气候变化带来的影响，第五段提到旱灾、洪灾和鱼的生活方式的改变，第三、四段提到潮汐与风暴，没有提到B(充足的淡水)。 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　(二)

　　In Yemen, you always see one type of vehicle on the road: the water truck. They travel mountain roads and cross deserts to bring Yemenis a good more valuable than oil. It is one that only the rich can afford, with the supply regularly being cut off. Others must rely on scarce rain or charity to fight thirst. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　Experts say Yemen is going to be the first country in the world to run out of water. The capital, Sanaa, will run out of drinking water as early as 2025, says a report by the World Bank.

　　Hannan, an 18­year­old from Lahej, said that only the rich could prepare for cuts in supply. “In a good week we’ll have a water supply all week but then the following week there will be water only for a day or two，” she said. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　She and her husband, a factory worker, pay 3,000 riyals (99 yuan) for a week’s supply of water from a touring water truck when the taps run dry. With an income of only 20,000 riyals (660 yuan) a month, this means the family often spend half their money on water.

　　“There are a lot of people who can’t afford it and they have to rely on their neighbors to help，” she said. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　The average person in Yemen survives on one­fifth of what the World Health Organization considers to be enough water.

　　In Taiz, in the south, tap water is available only once every 45 days. In the mountainous Malhan district in the north, women and children climb a 1,500­m mountain to collect water from a spring, often in the small hours to avoid long queues. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　Yemen is located in Southwest Asia, bordering the Arabian and Red seas. Yemeni people have lived on scarce water supplies for thousands of years but that problem has been made serious by conflict in the area, the fast­growing population and the use of water to grow a drug called qat. With one of the world’s highest rates of population growth — 3.46 percent, Yemen is the poorest Arab country. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　The government is considering desalinating (淡化) seawater, but this would be expensive and it may now be too late. The only other solution is to cut down on farming, but that means importing even more food. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()1.The passage aims to ________.

　　A．analyze the reasons why Yemen lacks water

　　B．suggest some solutions for the water issue in Yemen

　　C．present how serious the water problem is in Yemen

　　D．encourage the world to help Yemenis who are suffering from water shortage 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()2.When Hannan said that only the rich could prepare for cuts in supply, she meant that ________.

　　A．rich people drank more water than the poor

　　B．rich people could buy water from the water trucks if there was a water supply cut

　　C．she had a rich neighbor who often helped her during water supply cut

　　D．the rich were not affected by water supply cut 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()3.Which of the following may be a reason why Yemen is short of water?

　　A．The country has had no rain for a long time.

　　B．The population of Yemen is growing fast.

　　C．The government has failed to reduce farming.

　　D．People can’t afford the water from government water trucks. 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　()4.The best title for the passage is________.

　　A．Never take water for granted

　　B．The water truck—the commonest sight in Yemen

　　C．The first country to run out of water in the world

　　D．No water for Yemen 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　【文章大意】 由于西南亚的也门是一个水资源特别匮乏的国家，在这里，水资源的匮乏已经延续了几千年，而地区冲突、人口的快速增长等问题使这个地区的饮水问题特别突出。也门也是最贫穷的阿拉伯国家。

　　1．C　推理判断题。从全文内容可知，本文的中心话题是介绍也门这个国家的饮水困难。 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　2．B　细节理解题。第一段说只有富人才能买得起水，第三段Hannan说，只有富人能为水供应减少做好准备，即，假如减少了饮用水的供应，富人能花钱买水用，而穷人则只能依靠降雨或慈善机构的施舍。

　　3．B　细节理解题。从倒数第二段可知，也门的饮用水短缺是长期存在的问题，而这个国家人口的快速增长使这个问题更突出。 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　4．D　主旨大意题。从所给四个选项看，A项“不要以为水是理所当然的”与本文的核心话题无关，B“水车，也门街头最常见的风景”只是也门缺水的结果，只是文章内容的一部分，C“世界上第一个用完水的国家”不全面，而D项“也门没有水”最能形象地表达全文的内容。 专题七　社会生活类

　　专题 七 │社会生活类 专题 五 │ 专题预测 teachers say? How great is the effect of a single important event? Many film directors, including Steven Spielberg, say that an early visit to the cinema was the turning point in their lives. Dr.Margaret McAllister, who has done a lot of research in this area, thinks that the major factors are parents, friends and their wider society. 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()1.What does the text mainly discuss?

　　A．New ways to make a TV program interesting.

　　B．The importance of TV programs to children.

　　C．Different ways to make childhood dreams come true.

　　D．The influence of childhood experience on future lives. 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()2.What does the underlined word “influenced” mean in the last paragraph?

　　A．Impressed.B．Improved.

　　C．Affected.

　　D．Attracted. 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()3.What are the examples in Paragraph 2 meant to show?

　　A．Many people’s childhood hopes are related to their future jobs.

　　B．There are many poor children in India who need help.

　　C．Children have different dreams about their future.

　　D．A lot of people are very sad in their childhood. 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()4.Spielberg’s story is meant to show that ________.

　　A．going to a movie at an early age helps a child learn about society

　　B．a single childhood event may decide what one does as a grown­up

　　C．parents and friends can help a child grow up properly

　　D．films have more influence on a child than teachers do 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　【文章大意】 幼年时，父母、朋友和较广泛的社交圈子将影响孩子日后的生活。

　　1．D　主旨大意题。从文中所举的电视节目Seven Up及斯皮尔伯格的小时候去影院后来终成导演的例子来看，文章全是围绕着“童年经历对未来生活有很大影响”来展开的，故可知本文的主旨是D项。

　　2．C　词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的语义“孩子们会受到父母做事的方式、所看到的电视节目及老师所讲的话的影响吗？”可知选C。 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　3．A　推理判断题。第二段第一句讲到所有事例中最有趣的就是孩子们的希望和梦想在未来得到了实现，可见童年的希望和未来的工作是有关联的，故本题选A。

　　4．B　推理判断题。包括斯皮尔伯格在内的许多导演都说，早期到电影院去是他们人生的转折点，由此可见特定的儿童时期的经历会决定孩子未来从事的职业。

　　专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　(二)

　　Why is it that students in less popular majors sometimes find it easier to get a job? Simple. It’s because they are out there in the “blue ocean”， a relatively untouched area.

　　专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　The term was created by Chan Kim and Renee Manborgne, two professors who use it to describe less crowded parts of business and industry with little or no competition. It contrasts with the “red ocean”， which is already saturated,_ competitive, and crowded with people or companies providing the same services or producing the same goods.

　　专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　According to these two authors，the primary goal of business is to enter the “blue ocean” or create a new market. This is done by creating what no one else has. Business must come up with creative things that are useful and affordable and reduce unnecessary costs. So customers get what they want for less and sellers get a higher return on their investment. When these two are combined, it’s a catalyst(催化剂)for the blue ocean market.

　　专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　McDonald’s is a popular example. Traditional restaurants have waiters, table settings, menus，and a certain type of service. McDonald’s, however, was different. It did away entirely with waiters and table service，and kept the menu limited.

　　But in its number of locations，speed，overall quality and child friendliness. McDonald’s did far better than traditional restaurants. In this sense，one can say that McDonald’s was a totally different concept in eating out. It met the blue ocean demand.

　　专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()1.According to Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne，“blue ocean” means ________.

　　A．crowded parts of business and industry with little competition

　　B．new markets which are full of competition

　　C．new companies offering different services from old ones

　　D．certain untouched markets with few competitors 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()2.The underlined word “saturated” in Para. 2 probably means “________”.

　　A．carry out according to an unusual method

　　B．arrange in advance

　　C．be unable to take any more

　　D．be different from the old market 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()3.McDonald’s success lies in________.

　　A．its being different from traditional restaurants

　　B．inventing a unique business with few competitors

　　C．its advanced operation and management

　　D．its best overall quality and services 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　()4.For a website providing information and services for new mothers, finding the “blue ocean” means________.

　　A．offering something other websites don’t have

　　B．offering the best information and services

　　C．creating a new market to help the website stand out

　　D．looking for a unique position in the marketplace 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　【文章大意】 本文介绍了由两位教授创造的名词blue ocean——那些较为冷门的、与众不同的、竞争者不多的生意或产业。

　　1．D　推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句话对blue ocean的解释(a relatively untouched area)以及第二段第一句话对blue ocean的解释(less crowded parts of business and industry with little or no competition)可知答案。 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　2．C　推理判断题。结合第二段对blue ocean和red ocean的比较可知，red ocean是指竞争比较激烈，人满为患，已经饱和，产品和服务雷同的产业，由此可知C项与saturated意思最接近。

　　3．B　推理判断题。根据第四、五段中对麦当劳的描述可知，它与传统的餐馆有很大的不同，即很独特，因此很成功。另外，根据文中最后一句话(It met the blue ocean demand)，再结合前面对blue ocean的解释可知它的竞争者很少。由此可知B项正确。

　　4．C　推理判断题。根据文章中对blue ocean的解释特别是第三段第一、二句话可知C项正确。即通过开创一个新的市场使该网站胜出。 专题六　历史地理类

　　专题 六 │历史地理类 专题导读 专题 六 │ 专题导读

　　历史地理类文章一般涉及某个国家、地区、河流、山脉、海洋、城镇等的地理位置以及与之相关的社会生活、社会风情、政治经济、人文历史、自然资源、文化习俗、文化遗产等方面的情况，相当一部分文章还附有图表供理解或选择。文章选材来源于英语国家的主要名胜或历史事件、历史年代；命题以细节题为主，有一些主观推断题； 专题 六 │ 专题导读 涉及一定的地理常识或历史知识。阅读史地类文章时，要重点弄清楚各个地名、人名之间的相互关系和各个国家、地区或城镇之间的地理方位。如果文章或试题有附图或附表，一定要把附图或附表看懂、看明白。附图或附表的存在就是帮助我们更好地读懂和理解文章，辅助我们做好有关试题。 真题再现 专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　[2010·重庆]

　　Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget that Charles Darwin (1809—1882) arrived here in 1835.He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.

　　专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.

　　专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　The most well­known animals of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型陆龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.

　　专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.

　　专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　Traveling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin，you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world.At night you will sleep on board the ship，leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands，which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time. 专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　()1. What do we know about Darwin’s visit to the islands?

　　A. He studied different creatures on the islands.

　　B. He completed his famous book on the

　　islands.

　　C. He was touched by the geography of the islands.

　　D. He was attracted by well­known animals of the islands. 专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　()2. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for

　　wildlife”？

　　A. Animals on the islands feed on grass.

　　B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.

　　C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish.

　　D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the

　　animals.

　　专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　()3.Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of________.

　　A．the beautiful sea views

　　B．Darwin’s inspiring trip

　　C．a closer view of animals

　　D．various daring activities 专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　()4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

　　A．A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers

　　B．Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures

　　C．Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos

　　D．A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection 专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　【文章大意】 本文介绍了一个冒险家的乐园Galapagos Islands，达尔文曾在这儿受到启发写出了《物种起源》一书，同时，由于这儿保护得很好，直到现在依然是旅游的好去处。

　　1．A　细节理解题。由文中的He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. 可知达尔文在这儿观察了各种各样的动物。

　　2．C　细节理解题。根据文中…strict control over activities and timing…可知，当地对游客的活动和参观时间都是有严格限制的，所以选C项。 专题 六 │ 真题再现

　　3．C　推理判断题。从文章最后三段的描写中知道，在岛上能够给人印象深刻的就是和动物近距离的接触，例如：在海里小鲨鱼的顽皮，海边海龟的悠闲等等。

　　4．A　主旨大意题。纵观整篇文章，作者描写了岛屿的美丽风景、丰富的生物、较好的自然保护，旨在向我们推荐Galapagos Islands，A项符合作者的意图，标题也具有醒目的特点。 专题预测 专题 六 │ 专题预测

　　(一)

　　Kiribati covers a massive 3.5 million square kilometers stretch of the Pacific Ocean, but in population terms it is one of the smallest countries in the world, with only 100,000 people. More than half of them live in the capital Tarawa—strip of coral which measures just 450 meters at its widest point. As well as being narrow, Kiribati is extremely low lying, which makes it one of the most easily influenced countries in the world when it comes to climate change. 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　()2.The opportunity of ________ is offered only to college students graduating in 2009.

　　A．working in America

　　B．traveling in America

　　C．positions in VW

　　D．OPI internship 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　()3.If you want to apply for assistant to the director positions, you must ________.

　　A．be good at document writing

　　B．study computer science

　　C．have communication ability

　　D．be familiar with various languages 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　【文章大意】 本文是网上的三则招聘广告。

　　1．C　细节理解题。三则广告在Who are qualified栏里谈到的招聘对象都是大学生，且三则广告的source栏中都是网址，可知消息来自因特网，故选C。

　　2．C　细节理解题。由第二则广告中的“Who are qualified：College students graduating in 2009”可知答案为C。

　　3．A　细节理解题。从第三则广告中的“For assistant to the director positions，candidates should be adept in document writing，activities organizing and office software.”可知A项符合题意。 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　(二)

　　Is a loved one missing some body parts? Is everyone at your dinner table of the same species? Humans and chimps(黑猩猩)differ in only 400 genes. And should that worry us？Is it horrible for you thinking one fifth of all our genes are owned by someone else, or a person and his family may be hunted cross­country because they happen to have certain valuable genes? We live in a time of great scientific leaps! 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　Next challenge our sense of reality, blending fact and fiction into a breathless tale of a new world where nothing is what it seems.

　　专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　The son of a zookeeper, 16­year­old Pi Patel is raised in Pondicherry, India. Planning a move to Canada, his family takes a ride on an enormous ship. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself in the Pacific Ocean, trapped on a 26­foot lifeboat with a wounded zebra, a hyena(鬣狗), an orangutan(猩猩), and a tiger named Richard Parker. It sounds like a colorful setup. But these wild animals don’t burst into song as in the Disney cartoons.

　　专题 四 │ 专题预测 All want to survive, however Pi finds himself the weakest one of all. After much infighting, Pi and Richard Parker remain the boat’s only passengers. Pi is left to survive for 227 days through waters with his large dangerous companion, using all his knowledge, wits and faith.

　　专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　Five people you meet in heaven

　　When a lonely and elderly man dies in an accident, he awakens in an unfamiliar place called Heaven where five people, some strangers, some loved ones, take him on a clear journey through his life. Each soul has a story to tell, a secret to reveal(揭示), and a lesson to share. Through them Eddie learns “lessons”， finds out why certain events happened in his physical life, and understands the meaning of his own life. The book explores the unexpected mysteries of the afterlife by reminding us what really matters here on earth.

　　专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　Marley & Me：life and love with the world’s worst dog

　　Job and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They brought home Marley, a yellow fur­ball of a dog. Life would never be the same. Marley crashed through doors, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around. However, just as he refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. He shared the couple’s joy and heartbreak. He was there whenever the couple needed help.

　　专题 四 │ 专题预测 Marley & Me is so much more than the story of a lovable dog; it’s the story of a family. Toward the end of the book, Grogan speaks of the life lessons—loyalty, courage, devotion, simplicity, joy—that Marley taught him.

　　专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　()1.What does the underlined word “blending” in the first book introduction mean?

　　A．Ruin.　 B．Break.

　　C．Combine.

　　D．Attempt. 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　()2.What happened to the survivors on the life boat according to the introduction?

　　A．Pi managed to kill those animals and finally survived.

　　B．They worked hand in hand to get through the sea.

　　C．They had to fight against one another in order to survive.

　　D．Richard Parker killed other animals but was killed by Pi. 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　()3.Five People You Meet in Heaven tells an old man’s experience in Heaven in order to reveal________.

　　A．the existence of Heaven

　　B．the mystery of death

　　C．human’s future life

　　D．the true meaning of life 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　()4.Who is Grogan most probably according to the introduction?

　　A．The author of Marley & Me.

　　B．A friend of John and Jenny.

　　C．An expert taming dogs.

　　D．The previous owner of the dog. 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　【文章大意】 本文是一则广告，介绍几本书的内容。

　　1．C　词义猜测题。画线词的语境说，该书挑战我们的现实感，将事实与科幻blend成一个新世界，由此判断其含义是C，“联合，结合”。

　　2．C　细节理解题。这是第二本书的内容，主人公为了生存，与其他动物展开殊死搏斗。 专题 四 │ 专题预测

　　3．D　推理判断题。该书的介绍说，这本书探索“来生”的神秘，提醒我们，重要的是今天，由此判断该书的主题是D，了解生活的真谛。

　　4．A　推理判断题。最后一句说，在小说的结尾，Grogan谈到Marley给他的启迪，由此判断，Grogan是该书的作者。 专题五　文化教育类

　　专题 五 │文化教育类 专题导读 专题 五 │ 专题导读

　　文化教育类阅读理解文章属高考常选材料之一。这类文章常涉及文化、教育、法制、宗教等方面的文学艺术、发明创造、文化遗产保护、宗教与文化、风俗与习惯、道德与法制、中外文学名著节选、各国学校教育、家庭教育等等。这类材料的命题点往往落在主旨大意题、事实细节题上。在做这类阅读理解题时，应注意以下几 专题 五 │ 专题导读 个方面：(1)采用先题后文：先读题目，再带着问题读文章。这类阅读理解文章相对来说事实细节题稍多一点，如果带着问题读文章，有利于我们抓细节。(2)先做细节题。因为做完了局部性的事实细节题后，自然会加深我们对文章的理解，这样更有利于做主旨大意题。(3)重点敲定主旨题。主旨大意题提问的形式主要有两大类：一类是Main idea型；一类是Topic或Title型。 真题再现 专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　[2010·全国I]

　　EDGEWOOD—Every morning at Dixie Heights High School, customers pour into a special experiment: the district’s first coffee shop run mostly by students with special learning needs.

　　Well before classes start, students and teachers order Lattes, Cappuccinos and Hot Chocolates. Then, during the first period, teachers call in orders on their room phones, and students make deliveries.

　　专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　By closing time at 9：20 am, the shop usually sells 90 drinks.

　　“Whoever made the chi tea, Ms. Schatzman says it was good，” Christy McKinley, a second year student, announced recently, after hanging up with the teacher.

　　The shop is called the Dixie PIT, which stands for Power in Transition. Although some of the students are not disabled, many are, and the PIT helps them prepare for life after high school.

　　专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　They learn not only how to run a coffee shop but also how to deal with their affairs. They keep a timecard and receive paychecks, which they keep in check registers.

　　Special­education teachers Kim Chevalier and Sue Casey introduced the Dixie PIT from a similar program at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Georgia.

　　Not that it was easy. Chevalier’s first problem to overcome was product­related. Should schools be selling coffee? What about sugar content? 专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　Kenton County Food Service Director Ginger Gray helped. She made sure all the drinks, which use non­fat milk, fell within nutrition(营养) guidelines.

　　The whole school has joined in to help.

　　Teachers agreed to give up their lounge(休息室)in the mornings. Art students painted the name of the shop on the wall. Business students designed the paychecks. The basketball team helped pay for cups.

　　专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　()1.What is the text mainly about?

　　A．A best­selling coffee.

　　B．A special educational program.

　　C．Government support for schools.

　　D．A new type of teacher­student relationship.

　　专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　()2.The Dixie PIT program was introduced in order to________.

　　A．raise money for school affairs

　　B．do some research on nutrition

　　C．develop students’ practical skills

　　D．supply teachers with drinks 专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　()3.How did Christy McKinley know Ms. Schatzman’s opinion of the chi tea?

　　A．She met her in the shop.

　　B．She heard her telling others.

　　C．She talked to her on the phone.

　　D．She went to her office to deliver the tea.

　　专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　()4.We know from the text that Ginger Gray________.

　　A．manages the Dixie PIT program in Kenton County

　　B．sees that the drinks meet health standards

　　C．teaches at Dixie Heights High School

　　D．owns the school’s coffee shop 专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　【文章大意】 本文主要介绍Dixie Heights High School实施的一项帮助自己学生就业的特殊教育项目。

　　1．B　主旨概括题。本文主要介绍Dixie Heights High School实施的一项帮助自己学生就业的特殊教育项目。

　　2．C　推理判断题。依据第五段the PIT helps them prepare for life after high school得知该项目有助于孩子们掌握实用技能，便于将来就业。 专题 五 │ 真题再现

　　3．C　细节理解题。依据第四段Ms. Schatzman says it was good 和after hanging up with the teacher推断，二者是通过电话了解信息的。hang up挂断电话。

　　4．B　推理判断题。依据倒数第三段She made sure all the drinks, which use non­fat milk, fell within nutrition (营养) guidelines推断，Ginger Gray要确保这里制做的咖啡符合健康标准。 专题预测 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　(一)

　　Have you ever thought about what determines the way we are when we grow up? Remember the TV program Seven Up? It started following the lives of a group of children in 1973.We first meet them as wide­eyed seven­year­olds and catch up with them at seven­year intervals: nervous 14­year­olds, serious 21­year­olds and then grown­ups. 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　Some of the stories are inspiring, others sad, but what is interesting in almost all the cases is the way in which the children’s early hopes and dreams are shown in their future lives.For example, at seven, Tony is a lively child who says he wants to become a sportsman or a taxi driver.When he grows up, he goes on to do both.How about Niki? She says, “I would like to find out about the moon.” And she goes on to become a space scientist.As a child, soft­spoken Bruce says he wants to help “poor children” and ends up teaching in India. 专题 五 │ 专题预测

　　But if the lives of all the children had followed this pattern, the program would be far less interesting than it actually was.It was the children whose childhood did not prepare them for what was to come that made the program so interesting.Where did their ideas come