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1、单元检测（三十二）Fantasy Literature.阅读理解AHere on the island of Demesne, the humans call us “clones”. I call myself Elysia, because thats what Dr. Lusardi told me to call myself. I started to exist just weeks ago. But I am a sixteenyearold girl with no soul. I know nothing of my First, the girl I was cloned
2、from.We entered a private room, just me, the fancy lady Mrs. Bratton, and Marisa.The fancy lady pushes me with one of her fingers as one might poke (戳) a piece of fruit at the market. She gently pokes my flesh. She presses her hands against my back to test its firmness.“Shes attractive，” she says.Ma
3、risa warns her, “Mrs. Bratton, she is a Beta (a new product being tested by users). Dr. Lusardi has not perfected the teen line yet.”“I guess that will be reflected in the price，” says Mrs. Bratton.“Of course，” Marisa says. “Dr. Lusardi will be thrilled to know someone is willing to take a chance on
4、 a teen Beta.”Mrs. Bratton looks at me，“Whats your name, dear？”“Elysia，” I say.“I think you might make a wonderful addition to our household, Elysia. Were so badly missing a teenage girl ever since Astrid, my eldest, went off to Biome University，” she says sadly.“Congratulations，” I say, because I k
5、now thats the appropriate thing to say to a parent whose child has studied in a wellknown university. “You must be very proud.”Mrs. Brattons face brightens. “I am! But Astrids so hardworking that she seldom comes back to visit us. We miss her a lot. Would you like to come to my family？”“Yes, ma am，”
6、 I say.Marisa sends me back into the store when she finishes the negotiations (协商) with Mrs. Bratton. I am to pick out some nice clothing to take to my new home, where I shall serve my new owner.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章节选了一个科幻故事的片段：一位母亲从商店购买一位克隆少女。1After entering the private room, the fancy lady _.Amakes th
7、e introductionsBchecks the clones qualityCoffers some fruit to the guestsDexchanges greetings with others解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的内容可知，进入房间之后，这位女士开始检查这个克隆人的质量。2Why is Mrs. Bratton so proud?AAstrid studies very hard.BShe is going to visit Astrid.CShe can buy something at the store.DHer daughter Astrid has e
8、ntered Biome University.解析：选D推理判断题。根据倒数第三至五段可知，当听到Elysia说恭喜后，本因女儿离开家而难过的Mrs. Bratton顿时开心起来，由此推测她是为女儿考入名校而感到自豪。3Who will be Elysias new owner?ADr. Lusardi.BMarisa.CMrs. Bratton.DAstrid.解析：选C细节理解题。通读全文可知，检查克隆人Elysia质量的Mrs. Bratton将成为她的新主人。4Where does this text probably come from?AA research paper.BA p
9、ersonal diary.CAn advertisement.DA science fiction story.解析：选D文章出处题。本文主人公Elysia是一位会说话的克隆人，故本文可能选自某科幻故事。BAt the first show of The Fault in Our Stars in New York City, the scene I found most difficult to watch was when 16yearold Hazel, who has Stage 4 thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, wakes up in the middle of th
10、e night out of breath.It brought me back to one night in 2008, when I watched my father carry my sister Esther from her bedroom to an ambulance. She was 14 at the time, struggling with thyroid cancer that had spread to her lungs. We held hands and cried as we watched her lying there, so fragile. We
11、didnt think shed make it through the night. Yet, like Hazel, she regained her strength. She lived for two more beautiful and hard years until just after her 16th birthday, in August 2010.Author John Green showed respect for Esther at the beginning of his book. “I could never have written The Fault i
12、n Our Stars without knowing Esther. Every word in that book depends on her，” Green wrote.Im not sure what Esther would have thought of it. But watching the movie, I couldnt help feeling I was seeing my little sister on the screen. After a doctor offers a new machine, Hazel interrupts, “Why? I like t
13、he old machine.” My sister could be similarly playful. “This oxygen machine is cool, and I like it. I name it Denmark，” she said in one video.However, Hazel is not supposed to be Esther. The Fault in Our Stars is a love story between two teenagers. My sister never got to have a relationship like tha
14、t. Witnessing a life and a romance (浪漫故事) she could have had made me feel unbearably sad and yet, strangely, uplifted. Its as if，through Hazel, my sister is able to continue having new experiences. As if she got a sequel (续集)语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章是作者在看完根据自己妹妹的生活创作的电影后写的感想。5The movie reminded the author of
15、 _.Aher 16th birthdayBher happy family lifeCher sister suffering from cancerDher father encouraging her sister解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It brought me back to one night in 2008, when I watched my father carry my sister Esther . struggling with thyroid cancer”可知答案。6Which of the following can be used to describe Esther?AFunny.BSmart.CRude.DImpatient.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第四段末的“My sister could be similarly playful.This oxygen machine is cool, and I like it. I name it Denmark，”可推断，Esther是一个有趣的人。7The author feels pity for her sister because _.Ashe never read a love storyBshe couldnt wat
