2018_2019学年高中英语Unit16Stories单元小结学案含解析北师大版选修620190617237

Unit 16 Stories
单元小结
Several years ago，I came across a book written by a Roman writer, Pliny.He gave us a vivid description of a terrible volcanic eruption occurring on August 24th, 79AD near the city of Pompeii, which was named after a person.Pliny witnessed the disaster when he was young.He couldn't figure out why the “dead” volcano —Vesuvius, erupted suddenly and buried the whole town overnight.He trembled with fear and couldn't put up with the sorrow at the disappearance of the city as well as its citizens.He was sad at the victims.About 1748, the ancient Pompeii was discovered by experts.Up to now, it has been well preserved. In a way, the precious finding of Pompeii is a breakthrough, which helps us learn more about the life of Roman.Many scientists think it is of great significance to archaeological research.
Now that I have learned about the city through the book and on TV, I was eager to visit it.This year I had a chance to make a trip to Italy.On the way to Pompeii, I imagined what the city would look like.When it came into view suddenly, I was still amazed at the great scene.It seemed as if time rewound.I admired the ancient architecture, statues, decorated walls and authentic objects characteristic of the time.The city is like not only a “time capsule” but a monument to human history.When I walked in the city, I passed people gathered together for protection in their last hours of life.A man, lying on his side, looked as if he was trying to escape.A woman with a baby was knocked over by a man in the opposite direction.I showed sympathy for these once­living statues.All of them were abandoned by the God.Now although only one­third of the city is open to tourists, the city being dug out is still expanding.Sooner or later, the whole city will appear before us.My trip ended up with sorrow and amazement.
几年前，我偶然遇到了一本由一位罗马作家普林尼写的书。

他给我们生动地描述了公元79年8月24日在庞培城附近发生的可怕的火山爆发。

这座城市是以一个人来命名的。

在年轻时，普林尼亲眼目睹了这场灾难。

他不明白为什么这座“死”火山——维苏威火山会突然爆发而且一夜之间埋葬了整个城市。

他害怕得发抖，他不能忍受这座城市和它的市民消失带来的痛苦。

他为那些受害者而伤心。

大约在1748年，古老的庞培城被专家发现。

直到现在它还被保存得相当好。

在某种意义上，庞培城的珍贵发现是一个重大突破，这有助于我们更多地了解罗马人的生活。

许多科学家认为它对考古研究来说是非常重要的。

既然我已经看了书，也从电视上了解了这个城市，我渴望去那里参观。

今年我有机会去意大利旅行，在去庞培城的路上，我一直在想象这个城市会是什么样子的。

当它突然出现时，
我还是为它宏大的景象而惊愕。

时间好像倒回了过去。

我欣赏着古代的建筑、雕像、装饰的墙以及真正的具有那个时代典型特征的物体。

这个城市不仅像一个“时间胶囊”，而且也是人类历史的纪念碑。

当我走在城市里，我穿过了那些聚集在一起在生命的最后时刻寻求保护的人们。

一个侧着身子的男子看起来似乎在试图逃跑；一个抱着婴儿的妇女被迎面而来的一位男子撞倒了。

我对这些曾经活着的雕像充满了同情。

他们所有的人都被上帝抛弃了。

现在虽然只有三分之一的城市对游客开放，但是正在被挖掘的城市依旧在扩大。

迟早，整座城市将会出现在我们面前。

我的旅程最终以悲伤和惊愕而结束了。

第一部分听力(满分30分，限时20分钟)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does the man want to do?
A．To talk to the operator.
B．To phone someone.
C．To check his number.
2．What is probably the woman?
A．A teacher. B. A student. C．An announcer.
3．What season is it now?
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn.
4．At what time will the film begin?
A．7：20. B．7：15. C．7：00.
5．Where are the speakers heading?
A．To Oxford Street.
B．To Buckingham Palace.
C．A movie.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．Where did the man get the news?
A．From Students Union.
B．From their teacher's office.
C．From the principal's office.
7．How does Cindy feel about the news?
A．Surprised. B．Upset. C．Frightened.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8．Who is visiting the woman for the weekend?
A．Her brother. B．Her student. C．Her teacher. 9．How does the woman know Ann?
A．She has just been introduced to her.
B．She has taken piano lessons from her.
C．They have met at a party before.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10．Why does the woman like San Francisco?
A．It has less traffic.
B．People there are friendlier.
C．It has the best food and music.
11．Where does the woman come from?
A．Pennsylvania.
B．San Francisco.
C．China.
12．What does the woman think of the man's English?
A．Excellent. B．Acceptable. C．Strange.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13．Where does the conversation take place?
A．At a bus station.
B．At a travel agency.
C．At a railway station.
14．Why does the man want to take a bus?
A．He wants to experience another way of traveling.
B．The bus tickets are cheaper than the train tickets.
C．The bus trip is more comfortable than the train trip.
15．Why are the bus tickets much cheaper than the train tickets? A．The bus stops at several cities.
B．The bus trip takes longer time.
C．Few people enjoy the bus trip.
16．What do we know about the man?
A．He went the wrong way.
B．He can't make the decision now.
C．His aunt and uncle have a different opinion.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17．What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A．The plan for today.
B．The language skills.
C．An introduction of the center.
18．How many parts does the test include?
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
19．When can the listeners ask quite a few questions?
A．After the speaker finishes his talk.
B．When they meet in small groups.
C．When they take a campus tour.
20．What will the listeners do this afternoon?
A．Begin their first lesson.
B．Get into small classes.
C．Take a campus tour.
答案：1～5 BACAB 6～10 CAABC
11～15 AAAAB 16～20 BABBC
听力材料
(Text 1)
M: Operator, I've been trying to make a phone call for nearly 10 minutes and I just can't get through.
W: Just tell me the number and I'll try it for you.
(Text 2)
W: Tom!
M: Yes?
W: Could you please take this tape recorder to my office for me?
M: With pleasure. And let me carry some of these exercise books for you.
(Text 3)
W: Nice weather we're having.
M: Yes. Isn't it a nice surprise? At this time it's usually much colder and raining already.
W: Well, this weather will probably end soon; all the leaves on the trees are brown, and it's been pretty cold at night.
(Text 4)
M: Hurry up, Jenny. It's already seven. We'll be late for the film.
W: Don't worry dear, we still have twenty minutes. And it takes us only fifteen minutes to get there. We'll be there just in time.
(Text 5)
M: Would you remind me when we get to Buckingham Palace, Please?
W: Sure, no problem! Now we are at Oxford Street, and we can get there in thirty minutes.
(Text 6)
W: Slow down. Why are you in such a hurry?
M: Hi, Cindy. I was just looking for you. Do you know your painting was chosen to be exhibited at the City's Student Art Show?
W: Really? Who told you that?
M: I just learned it from the principal's office.
W: Are you sure you heard it right?
M: Of course. I saw the notice with my own eyes. I wanted to be the first person to bring the news to you. That's why I rushed here.
W: I really can't believe it.
M: Well, I'm glad I am the first to congratulate you.
W: Thanks, Lester, for bringing me the good news.
(Text 7)
W: Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.
M: Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.
W: Yeah. And they're enjoying all kinds of French foods here. Well, I'd like you to meet my brother, Tom. He is visiting me for the weekend.
M: Where is he?
W: He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the young woman.
M: And who is the young woman? Uh, the woman wearing a red coat.
W: Oh, that's Ann, my piano teacher.
M: Piano teacher! I never knew you were practicing the piano.
(Text 8)
M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?
W: No, not at all. Go ahead.
M: Thank you.
W: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone?
M: I am on my way to Washington. And you?
W: I am on my way to San Francisco.
M: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the US.
W: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music.
M: Is San Francisco your hometown?
W: I am from a very small town in Pennsylvania. I wouldn't want to live there again, either. I don't like to live in a small town very much.
M: Neither do I. But small towns have their advantages: less traffic.
W: And friendlier people. You know, I'm beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are you from?
M: China.
W: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn't have any idea.
M: Thank you! Oh, excuse me. It's time for my flight. Well, it's been nice talking with you.
W: You too. Bye!
(Text 9)
W: Good morning. Can I help you?
M: Yes, please. I want to find out about the bus service between here and my home in Detroit. I came here last week by train, but I think I want to return by bus. I like to try different ways of traveling.
W: I'll try to help you. Here is our timetable. It shows that we have eight buses a day that leave Cleveland for Detroit. I think you'll find that service is cheaper than the train's.
M: Yes, it looks as though the tickets are quite a bit cheaper than the train tickets. Why is that?
W: The bus trips take a little longer than the train trips, and we don't have a dining car or a waiting room. We do have a rest room, however, the bus is air­conditioned. The trip should be comfortable.
M: How long is the trip?
W: We have an express bus that takes a little more than three hours, and we have a bus that stops at several cities along the way. It's of course cheaper, but it takes a little more than four hours. If you don't mind the extra traveling time, it's our best bargain.
M: Can I use my return ticket from the train to pay for my bus ticket?
W: No, you'll have to take that ticket back to the train station. That's a different company. They'll give your money back, and then you can buy a ticket from me here for the bus.
M: Thank you, Madam. I want to talk this over with my aunt and uncle before I make the final decision. Thanks for your help.
(Text 10)
M: Hello, everybody. Welcome to the American Language Center. I'm Peter Riely, your academic advisor. Today is your first day at our school. Please listen very carefully because we're going to give you a lot of important information that will make your experience here enjoyable and useful. OK, here we go.
Let me tell you about the plan for today. There are three things on your schedule. First, you will take a test. This test will measure your English level. You'll take a reading, grammar, and composition test. Oh, and also a listening test. The whole test takes three hours. Next, you will meet in small groups with a teacher. This meeting will be about important things you need to know. This is where you can ask a lot of questions. Then, finally, this afternoon, you will take a campus tour. We'll show you the main buildings where your classrooms are; you'll see some of the sports facilities, you know, the tennis courts, the swimming pool, places like that; and you'll also visit the library and the computer lab. I think you'll be surprised how large and how beautiful our campus is. All right. Are there any questions before we begin?
第二部分阅读理解(满分40分，限时35分钟)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
A Mexican teacher has been honoured after a video showed her calming pupils as a gun battle raged (肆虐) outside her school.
Martha Rivera Alanis was presented with a certificate (证书) on Monday to
recognise her bravery in ordering her class of five­ and six­year­olds to lie on the floor of their classroom, before attempting to calm them by leading a chorus (合唱) of a song from television show Barney & Friends.
Rivera Alanis filmed some of the scenes from inside the classroom in Monterrey — the sound of gunfire can be clearly heard — and posted the resulting video on Twitter.It was picked up and quickly spread around the Internet, with the 33­year­old teacher earning the admiration of many.
“Of course, I w as afraid, but my kids got me through it，” Rivera Alanis said.
The video shows Rivera Alanis's 15 young pupils lying face down on the floor.“No, my love, nothing is going to happen, just put your little face on the floor，” Rivera Alanis is heard telling one worried girl, before loud bursts of gunfire can be heard.
In the video, Rivera Alanis attempts to distract the children by leading them in a song from Barney & Friends.“If the rain drops were chocolate, I would love to be there, opening my mouth to taste them，” the class s ang as they lay on the floor.
“My only thought was to take their minds off that noise，” Rivera Alanis said.“So I thought of that song.”
Rivera Alanis's school and those in several Mexican cities hit by drug violence have held emergency drills (应急演练) in the past to instruct teachers and students what to do in case of gunfire.Drug­related violence is said to have killed more than 35,000 people in Mexico over the past four years.
“We do drills constantly, because the area where we are is a high­risk zone，” Riv era Alanis said, adding that the children “behaved in the way we had practiced”．
A．To admire her courage.
B．To award her filming skills.
C．To praise her teaching achievement.
D．To reward her efforts to end the battle.
解析：选A 细节理解题。

由第二段中的“...to recognise her bravery in ordering her class ...before attempting to calm them ...”可知，Rivera Alanis被授予证书，是为了表彰她在枪战时唱歌安抚幼童的英勇行为。

22．Why did Rivera Alanis lead the kids in a song?
A．To comfort them.
B．To practice the song.
C．To make their break fun.
D．To prepare for a performance.
解析：选 A 细节理解题。

由第二段中的“attempting to calm them by leading a chorus of a song”以及第六段中的“Rivera Alanis attempts to distract the children by leading them in a so ng”可知，为了转移孩子们的注意力，Rivera Alanis带头唱起小朋友们最喜爱的儿歌。

23．What can we infer about Rivera Alanis's school?
A．It's full of violence.
B．It has strict discipline.
C．It's in an unpeaceful area.
D．It provides various activities.
解析：选C 推理判断题。

由倒数第二段中的“Rivera Alanis's scho ol ...hit by drug violence have held emergency drills in the past”以及最后一段中的“the area where we are is a high­risk zone”可知，Rivera Alanis的学校所在的区域并不太平，经常有街头交火事件发生。

24．What is the best title for the text?
A．A video becomes an Internet hit
B．Stay calm and stick to the plan
C．Gunfire heard in Mexico primary schools
D．Top class: singing through a shoot­out
解析：选D 标题归纳题。

通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了一位墨西哥女教师马莎·阿拉尼斯在教室窗外枪声不断之际，为保护学生安全，立刻让小朋友们趴在地上，并领唱儿歌以转移小朋友的注意力的故事，D项作标题能概括文章主旨。

B
In spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden.There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow.A small garden can produce something extra fresh for dinner, flowers for the table and a feeling of accomplishment.It is work, but it is ever so rewarding.
What about your life garden? Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind.It takes effort, planning, nurturing (培育) and weeding
(除草) to grow a garden.What have you planted —what have you allowed to take root? Is your life the picture of a well laid out garden or an untidy mixture of plants, trees and weeds whose seeds were blown your way and took root?
We have all heard phrases like “sowing seeds of doubt” or “sowing seeds of discontent”．We can make a careful choice whether to allow them to take root in our lives or throw them out of our garden.Negative energy and words, like weeds, will spread q uickly if left unchecked.Find a good “weed killer” — a book, an inspirational story, positive affirmations (肯定) — to help you get rid of the thoughts that reduce the beauty of your garden.
Plant as many seeds of joy and beauty as you can — in your own life and in the lives of the people with whom you live and work every day.Grow a gratitude garden, a peace garden and a dream garden.Look after them daily.If you give them time and energy, you will have a rich harvest of success, happiness and peace of mind.
A．To lead to the life garden.
B．To introduce a rewarding work.
C．To show his love for gardening.
D．To suggest a way to kill boredom.
解析：选A 写作手法题。

分析第一、二段，作者通过描述花园带给人们的愉悦而引出“生命的花园”，即通过类比引出本文的主题。

26．In what way is our life garden similar to a beautiful garden?
A．It changes all the time.
B．It needs our effort and nurturing.
C．It can make us happy and grateful in life.
D．It is full of both positive and negative energy.
解析：选B 细节理解题。

由第二段“Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind.It takes effort, planning, nurturing and weeding to grow a garden.”可知，我们生命的花园也需要我们的努力和培育才能有好的结果，这跟我们现实生活中的花园是一样的。

27．Why does the author compare negative energy and words to weeds?
A．They are a natural part of life.
B．They are often left unchecked.
C．They are difficult to be removed.
D．They need to be removed before they spread.
解析：选D 推理判断题。

由第三段“Negative energy and words, like weeds, wil l spread quickly if left unchecked.”可知，负能量和充满负能量的语言也像杂草一样，如果不及时清除就会蔓延。

28．Which of the following can be regarded as a weed killer?
A．Reading a dull book.
B．Expressing our discontent.
C．Having positive self­talks.
D．Pulling up weeds in the garden.
解析：选 C 细节理解题。

由第三段“a book, an inspirational story, positive affirmations”可知，我们内心积极的自我交谈就可以清除我们的负能量，即为“杂草清理剂”。

C
DVD decisions — looking for a good movie to rent? Let us help you.
Fiction or reality? The following two classic movies are worth watching —each explores the themes of cinema, fiction and reality.
The Purple Rose of Cairo(1985)
One reason to go to the movies is to take a break from everyday life and lose yourself in the magic of the silver screen.In The Purple Rose of Cairo, Woody Allen turns this idea on its head.
Mia Farrow plays Cecilia, a New Jersey waitress, who goes
to the local movie theater to escape from her boring
life.Jeff Daniels is Tom Baxter, the handsome archaeologist
(考古学家) hero in a movie called The Purple Rose of Cairo,
which Cecilia has already seen several times. One day, Baxter decided he has had enough of being a character in a movie, and he walks out of the screen to join Cecilia in the theater.Can Hollywood find Tom and get him back into the movie or will he manage to stay in the real world forever?
EDtv (1999)
A television studio manager (Ellen DeGeneres) has an idea about how to save a failing TV station —film and broadcast a normal person's life 24 hours a day.EDtv is born the moment her eye falls on Ed Pekurny, a friendly video store clerk played by Mattew McConaughey.
After the show's first week on air, Ed's fame grows and grows,
but then conflicts start up, particularly with Ed's girlfriend and
his family.After a while, Ed decides he wants to stop being part
of the show, but he finds out his contract (合同) can't be reversed
(撤销)．But in a country that turns the TV set on at breakfast
and off at bedtime, anything can happen ...Ron Howard's comedy is
well worth watching.
A．To date Tom Baxter.
B．To learn some acting skills.
C．To run away from boredom.
D．To experience the real world.
解析：选C 细节理解题。

由The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)介绍内容第二段中的“goes to the local movie theater to escape from her boring life”可知，Cecilia 去电影院是想逃避她枯燥乏味的生活。

30．What happens to Ed after the show is broadcast?
A．He ends his contract.
B．He faces some trouble.
C．He loses his best friends.
D．He gets involved in a fight.
解析：选B 细节理解题。

由最后一段中的“Ed's fame grows and grows, but then conflicts start up, particularly with Ed's girlfriend and his family ...but he finds out his contract can't be reversed”可知，在Ed的节目播出之后，他的名气大涨，但随之而来的也有他与女友以及家人之间的冲突，Ed想把节目停掉，却发现他的合同不能撤销。

31．What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A．To suggest two movies.
B．To introduce new actors.
C．To show his taste in movies.
D．To share his thoughts about fiction.
解析：选A 写作目的题。

由文章第一段中的“Let us help you.”和第二段中的“The following two classic movies are worth watching”以及文中对两部电影的介绍可知，
作者的主要目的是为读者推荐电影。

D
You stay up late, and never seem to be organized.While these might not seem like the most positive characteristics, research has shown each of them is linked
to a higher intelligence.
1．You are messy.
Managers and office workers might be interested in a clean desk, but it seems
in terms of efficiency (效率), they could have it all wrong.
The researchers found people actually thought more clearly when the desk was
in a mess, as they sought to simplify the tasks at hand.Untidiness forces human beings
to focus and think more clearly.
Famous thinkers and writers such as Albert Einstein and Roald Dahl were known for their untidy desks.“Messy desks may not be as harmful as they appear to be,
as the problem­solving approaches they seem to cause can im prove work efficiency
or increase employees' creativity in problem solving，” the researchers said.
2．You stay up late.
Night owls are more intelligent than people who get an early night.It found that late risers tire less quickly than those who get up at dawn.The study is likely
to be accepted willingly by anyone tired of being branded lazy for their love of
a lie­in.And it added to growing evidence that it is night owls that make all the decisions in a group and that tend to be both cleverer and richer than early birds.
3．You tend to be modest.
This is called the Dunning­Kruger effect.It describes how less competent (有
能力的) people often think their intelligence higher than it actually is, while more competent people think theirs lower.
4．You are a cat person.
A study said that cat owners are smarter than dog owners, regardless of their pet's intelligence.The research showed that the owners of the two animals tend to have different personalities —with cat lovers being more sensitive and open­minded than dog lovers who are largely energetic.The study found that cat owners scored more highly on an intelligence test than dog owners.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。

研究指出一些特殊的性格特征和行为习惯也是聪明人的象征。

32.What do the examples of Einstein and Dahl prove?
A．Messy desks can lead people to clearer thinking.
B．People with messy desks have lower efficiency.
C．Creativity usually comes from a messy desk.
D．Famous people tend to have untidy desks.
解析：选A 推理判断题。

由第三段“Untidiness forces human beings to focus and think more clearly.”及第四段“Famous t hinkers and writers such as Albert Einstein and Roald Dahl were known for their untidy desks.”可知，这种杂乱的书桌会促使人们思维更加清晰。

33．Which of the following can best describe night owls?
A．Lazy. B．Energetic.
C．Determined. D．Sensitive.
解析：选B 细节理解题。

由第五段“It fou nd that late risers tire less quickly than those who get up at dawn.”可知，那些夜猫子通常比早起的人精力充沛。

34．What is the Dunning­Kruger effect?
A．Modesty helps one to make progress.
B．Competent people are often confident.
C．People don't know their abilities well.
D．The modest are actually less competent.
解析：选C 推理判断题。

由第六段可知，认知偏差现象指的是人们对自己的能力高估或低估。

35．What is the text mainly about?
A．Effects of positive characteristics.
B．Ways to have a higher intelligence.
C．Normal behavior of intelligent people.
D．Surprising characteristics of clever people.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。

本文主要介绍了几种看起来不是那么积极的性格特征和行为习惯，指出它们也是高智商的表现。

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier (收银台) in her general store. __36__ I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you”．
At first I was paid in candy. __37__ I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a．m. to 7 p．m.My father helped
me set up a bank account.__38__
By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics (化妆品)．I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye.Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear？” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup (化妆) ideas.__39__
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn't need to be a rocket scientist — you needed to be a great listener.__40__ Expect they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A．Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B．Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C．I ended my selling with a record amount of cosmetics.
D．Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.
E．My grandma's trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F．Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G．Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.
承接上下文的作用。

37．选A 空前的句子是讲作者起初得到的报酬，而A选项内容是关于后来报酬的形式，由此可知A项正确。

38．选G 由空前的句子可知，父亲给作者开了银行账户，综合选项，G项中的Watching my money grow恰好与之呼应，所以选G项。

看我的钱增长比我买任何东西都更有价值。

39．选C 本段讲述祖母因作者的出色表现而让她帮助销售化妆品，而C选项内容恰好是讲述她的销售成果，与语境相吻合。

40．选D 由上文作者得到的教训可以推断，D选项符合语境，讲作者从自身的经历中所获得的感悟。

今天我仍然铭记着那个教训：听客户的需求。

第三部分语言知识运用(满分45分，限时30分钟) 第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。

After work one day, I grabbed a pizza for dinner at the mall.As I was heading home, I saw a girl sitting in a corner of the mall.Her hair covered her face and her body was __41__.I determined to walk past her __42__ that's what we often do.But something made me turn __43__.I learned her age, and why she begged for money and lived on the streets.Her parents __44__ years ago and she suffered from a serious skin disease.She was __45__ to work because of her disability and had to live in the safest place she could __46__.She had stayed in shelters in the past, but was treated __47__.She had to seek shelter from the mall to keep __48__ on cold days, but even the mall she said wasn't __49__ because security always threw her out.
I'm one of those people who used to believe there was a system of __50__ to help her.Ideally, I would like to believe in that.I used to think maybe one day I would __51__ “them”．Maybe one day I would win the lottery (彩票)．But when I __52__ that girl, I thought to myself, what if no one ever helped her? What if this so­called __53__ system that I believed in didn't even know or __54__ her existence? What if I didn't __55__ any money? What if she was not going to be around long enough to __56__ that “one day”？
I didn't really think about what happened next.I __57__ my dinner with her and gave her all the money I had.When security came, I talked them into assisting her __58__ driving her away like they usually did.
Don't __59__ one day to come before you help someone.Now is that one day —not tomorrow, not next week.If you can do something to ease someone else's __60__ , don't wait for that distant one day.Be the one day.Be it now.
C．weak D．clean
解析：选C 由下文中提到女孩以乞讨为生、居无定所可知，她的身体虚弱(weak)。

42．A.if B．when
C．till D．because
解析：选D “我”决定从女孩身边走过，因为(because)我们经常会这样做。

43．A.over B．back
C．away D．up
解析：选B 由But可知，“我”不由地转身回来(back)。

44．A.returned B．complained
C．quarreled D．died
解析：选 D 由“我”了解到女孩的年龄、乞讨原因等可知，她的父母几年前死了(died)。

45．A.eager B．ready
C．unable D．curious
解析：选C 由女孩得了严重的皮肤病可知，她不能(unable)工作。

46．A.build B．discover
C．expect D．remember
解析：选B 由女孩既没父母又没工作可知，她只能住在她能发现(discover)的最安全的地方。

47．A.terribly B．normally
C．carefully D．patiently
解析：选A 女孩以前待在收容所，但受到的待遇很糟糕(terribly)。

48．A.calm B．wealthy
C．warm D．secret
解析：选C 女孩在寒冷的日子里只好去商场保暖(warm)。

49．A.quiet B．special
C．easy D．safe
解析：选D 由保安总是把她赶出去可知，女孩认为商场也并不安全(safe)。

50．A.control B．support
C．recognition D．communication
解析：选B “我”过去一直相信有救助(support)体系去帮助她。

51．A.respect B．watch
C．help D．encourage
解析：选C “我”以前认为也许有一天“我”将会帮助(help)“他们”。

52．A.accepted B．introduced
C．understood D．noticed
解析：选D 由But可知，上下文形成对比。

但是当“我”注意到(noticed)这个女孩的时候，“我”开始想如果没人帮助她该怎么办？
53．A.open B．perfect
C．simple D．educational
解析：选B 如果这个“我”信任的所谓完美的(perfect)体系甚至不知道或者不关心。