UnitUnit 2 2 PoemsPoems (时间:90 分钟 满分:120 分) .阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分) 第一节(共 12 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 30 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。A (导学号 51970020)No poem should ever be discussed or analyzed,until it has been read aloud by someone,a teacher or a student.Better still,perhaps,is the practice of reading it twice,once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end.All discussions of poetry are,in fact,preparations for reading it aloud,and the reading of the poem is,finally,the most telling “interpretation” of it,suggesting tone,rhythm,and meaning all at once.Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice,on records or on films,is obviously a special reward.But even those aids to teaching cannot replace the student and the teacher reading it. I have come to think,in fact,that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than analyzing it,if there isnt time for both.I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry.Poetry is a criticism of life,and a heightening(提升) of life.It is an approach to the truth of feeling,and it can save your life. I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry.Those who dont like it should not be forced to put that dislike on anyone else.But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature,about its sound as well as its sense,and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it. 1.To have a better understanding of a poem,one should . A.discuss it with others B.analyze it by oneself C.copy it down in a notebook D.practice reading it aloud 答案:D 解析：细节理解题。文章第一段的前两句给出了答案,说明读诗的重要性。2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry? A.Extending your life. B.Saving your life. C.Criticizing life. D.Heightening life. 答案:A 解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段的最后两句“Poetry is a criticism of life,and a heightening(提升) of life.It is an approach to the truth of feeling,and it can save your life.”可以得知答案。3.What does the last sentence in the third paragraph imply?A.More stress was laid on the understanding of poetry in the past. B.Poetry is more important than any other subject. C.One cannot enjoy life fully without an understanding of poetry. D.Poetry is the foundation of all language and literature courses. 答案:A 解析：推理判断题。由最后一句中提到的“必须给学生留出听和思考的时间”可以推知过去老师侧重于学生对诗的理解。用排除法也可以排除其他三项。4.The best title of the passage may be “ ”. A.Reading Poems Aloud B.Analyze Poems C.Enjoy Poems D.Learn English 答案:A 解析：主旨大意题。纵观全文,本文着重强调朗读有利于对诗的理解。B (导学号 51970021)Do you still remember your favorite poem from high school or any other important period in your life?Why is it that decades later it still stands out in your mind?Probably the main reason is that some aspect of that poem resonates (引起共鸣) with you.In the same way,you too as a school leader can touch the hearts of your staff and students. Poetry allows us to experience strong spiritual connections to things around us and to the past.Thus,it can inspire whatever and whomever it touches.The po wer that poetry has displayed over time and across cultures actually satisfies this common need of the human heart and soul. As one of the oldest art forms,poetry has successfully connected various strands of humanity (人 性) from one generation to another.Referring to poetry,Hillyer makes a simple yet meaningful statement,“With this key mankind unlocked his heart.” School leaders can find and make use of the value of poetry for themselves,their students and their staff members.Beyond the simple use of poetry,techniques of poetry such as metaphors,repetitions and imagery can be used to take advantage of the power of language to transform communication,create meaning and a culture of care and attention. Since schools are mainly about people and relationships,school leaders,like poets,are required to inspire and encourage the human heart.The use of poetry or even of some techniques of poetryin school leade rship not only helps to improve communication,but also serves to meet the human need for inspiration. 5.According to the passage,some poems are unforgettable mainly because . A.they are easy to understand B.they usually tell true stories C.they can inspire peoples imagination D.they can touch peoples hearts答案:D 解析：根据第一段的后两句话可知有些诗之所以让人难忘是因为它们的某些方面能够引起人们的共鸣,由此可知 D 项正确。6.The underlined part “this common need” in the second paragraph refers to . A.the need to read poetry B.the need to be inspired C.the need to learn about the past D.the need to be connected with other people 答案:B 解析：根据第二段的“.it can inspire whatever and whomever it touches”以及文章末句话中的“.serves to meet the human need for inspiration”可知这种共同的 需要是指 inspiration。7.The use or technique of poetry in school leadership is in fact to make use of . A.the power of language B.the power of school leaders C.peoples preference for poetry D.peoples desire for communication 答案:A 解析：根据第四段的“.can be used to take advantage of the power of language.”可知学校