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1、Unit 5 Canada-“The True North”.阅读理解2017东北三省三校高三二联Alina Adams 12yearold son，Gregory，is exceptionally good at computer programming，with talents beyond his young age.When he was 10，he was accepted into a wellknown programming course at a university，but then told he was too young to attend.“So he got ma
2、d and built his own website where everyone can learn how to code，whatever age they are，” said Adams,46，who lives in New York.As Gregory has gotten older，funding his interest has gotten more expensive.“Some of the things he wants to develop now require hardware，” Adams said，“and that costs money.”The
3、n theres the price of travel and events.Two years ago Gregory attended Young Rewired State，a conference in the UK for young “digital makers”He applied for and received a grant (补助金) that covered travel expenses for both himself and his father to attend.But the cost forbad him to return.“I explained
4、to him：No grant，no trip to Europe，” Adams said.Meanwhile，Adams keeps her own principles.“If money were unlimited，I would allow him to take all the classes he wanted，” Adams said，“however，theres a reasonable amount that is put into his interest，but were not going to go overboard.”The US National Asso
5、ciation of Gifted Children places the number of academically gifted students at 6% to 10% of the total American student population.That doesnt account for kids who shine in music，sports，or a specific subject area，like computer programming.Of course，many parents think their children are exceptional.A
6、 quarter of parents of high school athletes hope their children will go on to play professional sports.(Reality check：Only 1% do.)But for parents of truly gifted children，its often a financial struggle to balance a limited budget with private lessons，pricey coaches，and travel to national and interna
7、tional events.1Adams makes it a rule that_.Awhatever the cost is，she will fund Gregorys interestBshe wont fund her sons interest without limitationCits impossible for Gregory to go abroad to attend activitiesDGregory can buy any hardware as long as he needs it2It can be learned from the passage that
8、_.Abeing refused to attend a programming course led to Gregorys own websiteBGregory quit school at an early age because of his failure in examinationsCin the US，the percentage of children gifted in sports is 6% to 10%Dmost parents consider their kids talented and can play professional sports3For par
9、ents of truly gifted children，what is their main concern?ATime. BExcellent teachers.CBudget. DLessons and events.4What will the author most probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?AWho will be the next genius after Gregory.BWhat achievements Gregory will make.CWhether the US government will f
10、und gifted childrenDHow parents support gifted children with limited money.答案：解题导语本文是一篇新闻报道。Adams十二岁的儿子在电脑编程方面非常有天赋，但是要培养他的兴趣需要花很多钱，所以Adams只能适当支持孩子的兴趣。其实在美国很多父母也遇到和Adams一样的问题。1B解析：细节理解题。由“If money were unlimited，I would allow him to take all the classes he wanted，” Adams said，“however，theres a reaso
11、nable amount that is put into his interest，but were not going to go overboard.”(“如果钱不受限制的话，我会让他学他想学的所有课程，”Adams说，“不过，用来投入他兴趣的钱要适当，我们不会过度投资。”)可知，Adams坚持的原则就是不会毫无限制地为她儿子的兴趣投资。故选B项。2A解析：细节理解题。由.but then told he was too young to attend. “So he got mad and built his own website where everyone can learn h
12、ow to code，whatever age they are，” said Adams.(但然后被告知他还太小不能参加这个编程课程。“因此他非常气愤，便建立了自己的网站，在这个网站上无论多大年纪的人都可以学习如何编码，” Adams说)可知，被一所大学拒绝参加编程课程这件事迫使Gregory建立了自己的网站。故选A项。3C解析：细节理解题。But for parents of truly gifted children，its often a financial struggle to balance a limited budget with private lessons，pricey
13、 coaches，and travel to national and international events.(但是对于真正有天赋的孩子的父母而言，在有限的预算和私人课程、收费昂贵的教师、去参与国内外各种活动之间维持平衡，通常都是因为经济上的拮据。)可知，真正有天赋的孩子的父母主要关心的是预算的问题。故选C项。4D解析：推理判断题。最后一段提到对于那些真正有天赋的孩子的父母而言，他们既要支持孩子学习，又要平衡预算；由此可推知，接下来一段可能会介绍这样的父母怎样用有限的预算来支持孩子学习。故选D项。.阅读填空2017湖南郴州教学质检Are you planning to take a cou
14、rse in a foreign university？Here are some tips for studying abroad!Learn about the country.Before you go abroad，make sure that youve known its culture，customs and traditions._1_Another important thing is to find out about the laws of the land.This way youll know exactly how you should behave.Ensure
15、you have all the documents.This is perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind before you go abroad to study._2_Dont just follow the advertisements blindly.Instead，talk to the people who have completed their studies from that country._3_Develop good communication skills.One of the things that w
16、ill truly help you during your stay abroad is developing good communication skills.It helps you face personal interviews and communicate with the local people and fellow students._4_Know what to do in trouble.Dont forget to make sure that you know what to do when you are in trouble.Get the details of the C
