Test 1
[2019·长沙一模] Steve was a seventh grader, a big boy, looking more like a teenager than a 12yearold. Yet, he went unnoticed — he had been __1__ every examination since first grade — until Miss Wilma appeared.
In the middle of the first semester of school, the entire seventh grade was __2__ for basic skills.
“You all did pretty well，” Miss Wilma told the class after going over the __3__， “except for one boy. And it __4__ my heart to tell you this, but...” she __5__， “the smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class.” Steve __6__ his eyes and carefully examined his fingertips.
After that, Steve still wouldn't do his homework. Even if Miss Wilma __7__ punished him, he remained __8__.
“Steve, please! I care about you！”
__9__， Steve got it! “Someone CARES ABOUT ME？！”
One Monday a couple of weeks later, Miss Wilma gave a __10__ on the weekend homework. Steve __11__ through the test and was the first to hand in his paper. With a look of __12__， Miss Wilma took his paper and began to look it over.
Miss Wilma's face was in a __13__ shock! She glanced up at Steve, then __14__， then up. The smartest boy in the seventh grade had just passed his first test!
From that moment, nothing was the same for Steve. He discovered that not only could he remember and understand __15__， but he could translate what he learned into his life. He became __16__.
After high school, Steve enlisted in the Navy, and he had a(n) __17__ military career. During his naval years, he inspired many young people who might not have __18__ themselves without him.
A __19__ took place within the heart of a boy all because of one teacher, who __20__.
体裁：记叙文 题材：学校生活 主题：老师的关爱改变了一个孩子
【语篇解读】 Steve曾经每次考试都不及格，但是Miss Wilma看到成绩的时候，却说他是班里最聪明的学生，而且告诉他老师非常关心他。Steve感受到老师对自己的良苦用心，从此刻苦学习，改变了自己的命运。老师对他的影响促使他用同样的方法去影响并且帮助更多的人。
【高频词回顾】 unnoticed adj.被忽视 fail v．不及格，失败 semester n．学期 severely adv.严厉地 stubborn adj.固执的 outstanding adj.杰出的 career n．生涯
1．A.missing B．failing
C．passing D．skipping
答案与解析：B 根据下文可知，Steve学习成绩很差；故可推知，他自一年级以来成绩就不及格，故选B。下文中的“failing”也是提示。
2．A.tested B．classified
C．separated D．dismissed
答案与解析：A 根据语境及下文内容可知，此处是说第一学期期中七年级全部学生进行基本技能测试。test“测试”符合语境。
3．A.questions B．effects
C．lessons D．results
答案与解析：D 根据上文可知，七年级全部学生进行了基本技能测试，故此处应是指查看测试成绩(results)。
4．A.fills B．presses
C．breaks D．destroys
答案与解析：C 根据语境可知，此处表示告诉Steve他考试没及格使Miss Wilma心碎。break“使心碎”。
5．A.shouted B．hesitated
C．interrupted D．laughed
答案与解析：B 根据语境可知，Miss Wilma的语意有所转折，故此处表示她犹豫(hesitated)了一下继续说道。
6．A.dropped B．raised
C．covered D．closed
答案与解析：A 根据语境可知，Steve此次测试未及格，所以当Miss Wilma提到Steve的时候，Steve双目低垂，认真检查自己的指尖。drop one's eyes“垂下眼睛”。
7．A.strangely B．steadily
C．severely D．secretly
答案与解析：C 根据上文“After that, Steve still wouldn't do his homework”并结合语境可推知，即使Miss Wilma严厉地(severely)惩罚了Steve，但他仍然很固执(stubborn)。
8．A.helpless B．stubborn
C．flexible D．crazy
答案与解析：B 参见上题解析。
9．A.Commonly B．Unwillingly
C．Particularly D．Suddenly
答案与解析：D 根据语境可知，Steve突然顿悟，有人关心着自己。Suddenly“突然”符合语境。
10．A.quiz B．chance
C．speech D．presentation
答案与解析：A 根据下文“Steve __11__ through the test and was the first to hand in his paper”可知，此处表示Miss Wilma组织了一场小测试(quiz)。
11．A.slept B．looked
C．lived D．hurried
答案与解析：D 根据该句中的“was the first to hand in his paper”可推知，Steve很快就完成了测试。hurry“急忙(做某事)”符合语境。
12．A.disappointment B．surprise
C．satisfaction D．inspiration
答案与解析：B 根据下文中的“Miss Wilma's face was in a __13__ shock”可知，Miss Wilma对Steve的表现非常惊讶(surprise)。disappointment“失望”；satisfaction“满意”；inspiration鼓舞人心的人(或事物)。
13．A.bitter B．total
C．precious D．ridiculous
答案与解析：B 根据语境可知，Miss Wilma深感震惊。a total shock“深感震惊”为固定搭配。
14．A.down B．away
C．out D．back
答案与解析：A 根据该句“she glanced up at Steve, then __14__， then up”可知，Miss Wilma深感震惊，上下打量Steve。down“向下”符合语境。
15．A.homework B．grades
C．knowledge D．subjects
答案与解析：C 根据语境以及空后的“but he could translate what he learned into his life”可知，Steve不但记住并理解了知识，而且可以把所学知识(knowledge)应用到生活中。
16．A.outstanding B．lazy
C．rough D．troublesome
答案与解析：A 根据上文内容可知，Steve不但记住并理解了知识，而且可以把所学知识应用到生活中。由此可推知，他变得很优秀(outstanding)。
17．A.tiring B．ordinary
C．hardworking D．successful
答案与解析：D 根据上文并结合语境可推知，毕业后，Steve参加了海军，并且度过了成功的(successful)军旅生涯。tiring“令人困倦的”；ordinary“普通的”；hardworking“努力的”。
18．A.relied on B．looked after
C．turned to D．believed in
答案与解析：D 根据语境可知，Steve在海军服役期间鼓舞了许多年轻人，如果不是他，这些年轻人可能不会相信(believed in)自己。
19．A.competition B．choice
C．change D．campaign
答案与解析：C 根据上文可知，Steve在Miss Wilma的关心下，发生了改变(change)。
20．A.waited B．listened
C．wished D．cared
答案与解析：D 参见上题解析。与上文中的“I care about you”呼应。
