高中英语人教版必修三练习：Unit 1 课下能力提升(四) 含解析

Unit 1课下能力提升(四)

Ⅰ.阅读理解

Following Christmas dinner, my family was relaxing around the kitchen table. We were discussing the delicious meal we had just had. Dad had risen from his chair and was standing nearby.

My nephew began playing with his new basketball around the table. Upon nearing Dad, he stopped. With shaking, wrinkled hands, Dad had reached out for the ball. He did not speak, and the boy looked at us in confusion. After a few seconds, he carefully passed the ball to Dad. I watched my father closely to see what he would do. A playful smile appeared on his face. Holding the ball and reaching forward, Dad bounced it on the floor and then caught it.

This action was repeated. Smiling with satisfaction, he then turned towards us. Gently tossing (投掷) the ball away, Dad began a game of catch.

The ball continued to be passed through pairs of outstretched hands. Cries of “Over here！”rang through the warm kitchen. Dad's active participation in this game was remarkable to me, since he had dementia (痴呆)．This disease had robbed him of many memories and the recognition of people, places and points in time. Despite this, Dad clearly recognized the ball and what he could do with it.

In my younger years, playing with Dad was rare. He worked hard and provided for us, but never showed nor shared much emotion.His favorite game was chess, which he once taught me how to play. But after his illness, connecting moments between father and son had been few before he took the basketball.

I'm not sure how long we played the game. Watching the clock was not important. Dad happily led us until he began to tire.I know that that moment will certainly last forever.This Christmas, Dad gave me a special memory —one that I will always treasure.

1．The method the writer uses to develop the second paragraph is________．

A．offering analyses B．providing details

C．giving examples D．making comparisons

2．The author's father's active participation in the game surprised the author because________．

A．it was the first time he had taken part in such a game

B．he was able to recognize his family members clearly

C．he could have a rest and relax by playing the ball game

D．he could recognize the ball and react accordingly, despite his illness

3．What can we learn about the author's father from the text?

A．His sickness made it difficult for him to recognize people.

B．When the author was young, he spent a lot of time playing with him.

C．He taught the author how to play basketball and the game of catch.

D．He worked hard and liked to share his feelings with his family.

4．What would be the best title for this text?

A．A Son's Love

B．A Father's Smiles

C．The Happiness of a Sick Father

D．Unforgettable Memories at Christmas

Ⅱ.任务型阅读

As a parent, you must have a lot of concerns about the various skills you would like your child to acquire. Music is one of them. 1.________ On the other hand, it is great for a child's overall development if he or she has an interest in art.

2．________ The concentration helps them with their grades. Their learning and communication skills will be better than others of their own age. They also develop lots of confidence and self-esteem.

Another advantage of your child to learn music becomes apparent only at a later stage.

3.________ It can be very beneficial and many top musicians have a very early exposure to music and connect this with their later success.

You can start when your child is only a baby, by exposing him or her to a wide range of music at home. 4.________ And you could sustain your child's interest by having both of you singing together.

Some parents start their children on a musical instrument as early as 3 years of age. This is great if the child is having a good time, especially when a child's brain has a wonderful capacity for mastering new skills. It goes without saying that you should not have to drag your child to lessons. You can be assured that nothing productive will come out of it. 5.________ If you start your child on music lessons by the age of 5, taking care to encourage him or her and not to push him or her, your child will grow up into an accomplished adult with a well­rounded personality.

A．It can have good effects on your child.

B．This is selecting music as a career.

C．And your child will have a lifelong dislike of music.

D．Otherwise, you'll completely spoil your child's future.

E．You could ensure that there is a song or tune played in the background.