课时规范练34(选修7Unit 4).阅读理解A(2018山东菏泽期中检测)Tallulah Lois,my youngest daughter of three,is definitely the princess of the family.So,it was only fitting that she asked for a party for her third birthday.Considering we had recently seen the newer Cinderella and loved the film,it seemed a fitting pick for the theme!Before a party,I like to first go around the house and see what I can find that would make a great addition to the decoration.For example,I love the homemade feel of mismatched table clothes and chairs.We hosted the party in our yard.It was cool,so the fireplace came in handy.For the woodland theme,I went to the local craft store to pick up decorative birds and butterflies.Paper decoration is also a great way to decorate and is so budget-friendly!Its always nice to have an activity planned to keep the kids engaged.We painted bird houses that they could take home,and made a call to the local character company to arrange a little visit from Cinderella herself.It worked out perfectly.When Cinderella turned the comer,the kids were very excited,especially Tallulah.Cinderella sang and danced with them;they played a game together and had their faces painted.It was a hit!When it comes to food,its fun to get creative.Instead of serving ice cream with the cake,I made milkshakes (奶昔) and served them in cute milk bottles.It all came together perfectly.Here are a few tips for creating an unforgettable party.Keep it simple.Try to use what you have around the house.Make it easy on yourself.You want to enjoy the party,too.Minimal mess is key get creative,like serving milkshakes instead of ice cream.And always prepare ahead of time as much as you can.Keep the kids entertained with a craft or game.1.The theme of the birthday party was inspired by .A.a filmB.the girls hobbyC.the girls beautyD.a character company2.What does the author think of the food prepared for the party?A.It should meet kids needs.B.It should match the theme.C.It should be kept simple.D.It should be creative.3.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A.The importance of a special party.B.Standards of holding a great party.C.Suggestions for an impressive party.D.Pleasure brought by a birthday party.导学号23280136B(2018辽宁师大附中期中检测)Last weekend I sat on a bus fantasizing with excitement and was ready to spend time in New York City with one of my best friends.As I took the window seat and put on my headphones,I barely noticed the elderly man who took a seat beside me.Two hours passed and I remained absorbed in my own world,bored and anxious to get off.I tried to push away all the thoughts,worries and obligations (责任) that were weighing me down and tried to trick myself into believing that I was fine,perfectly and completely okay.However,after re-settling on the bus alter a break,the elderly man asked me a question,a simple question about the buss Wi-Fi capabilities,which turned into a two-and-a-half-hour conversation seeking for my deepest fears,my dreams and my life.I shared more with this stranger than I had with any friend or family member in months.Maybe it had something to do with me,because I was afraid to let anyone I knew close to me anymore.Regardless,I was amazed that a complete stranger would be not only so interested in getting to know me,but also willing to push me to my greatest capabilities.Instead of politely nodding his head when I mentioned law school,he told me that my true passion seemed to be English.He made me question the plans I had laid out for my life with just that simple statement.He helped me realize that my neatly organized plan for the next five years of my life wasnt all that neat,but actually complicated (复杂的) and puzzled with uncertainty.Most of all,this stranger helped me accept the complication,instead of getting lost in it because of my fear of the unknown.4.Why did the author not notice the elderly man nearby?A.The author was missing his friends.B.The author was sleeping on the bus.C.The author was thinking about some things.D.The author was listening to his favorite songs.5.From Paragraph 2 it can be learnt that the author.A.lived a happy lifeB.suffered from many troublesC.felt cheated by someoneD.lost touch with his friends6.Whats the authors attitude towards the elderly man?A.Honest.B.Doubtful.C.Cold.D.Rude.7.What can we conclude from the text?A.The author was selfish.B.The author was unrealistic.C.The elderly man was good at making plans.D.The elderly man was outgoing and stubborn.导学号23280137.七选五阅读(2018福建政和一中期中检测)For many people,history classes are seen as no more than requirements for getting degrees in chemistry,biology,business,marketing,etc.1 Below are a few reasons why its crucial that todays people continue to learn about the past.Understanding where people come from plays a key role in understanding who they are.2 For this reason,its extremely import