解析：此处指不用语言，也能“抚慰(heal)”他人的创伤。 答案：D
54.A.learn B.hesitate C.continue D.dream
解析：去拥抱需要拥抱的人，不要“犹豫(hesitate)”。 答案：B
55.A.choice B.mistake C.difference D.decision
解析：即使不说话，你也可以对他人的生活“产生影响(make a difference)”。 答案：C
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40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
(2018·沈阳检测二C)Where do you find out about the world's longest walk？ The world's tallest man？ The world's oldest woman？ You know the answer， of course. It is the Guinness Book of World Records. How would people find such unusual facts without this book？
The Guinness Book did not exist until 1951. Here is what happened. The managing director of Guinness Brewery was a curious man. He wanted answers to some questions about records. For example， he wanted to know what was the fastest flying game bird in Europe. But he was frustrated. There was no book to answer questions like this.
The director， Sir Hugh Beaver， contacted the Mc Whirter twins. They were brothers who owned a research agency. He asked them to put together a new reference book. It would include all kinds of unusual records. The brothers quickly accepted. The first edition of their book was published in 1955. Soon the Guinness Book of World Records was a best seller. It has sold more copies than any book except the Bible. A new edition is published every year.
Where do all the book's records come from？ They are a combination of things like natural wonders， sports records， and stunts (How many people would push an egg with their noses if they weren't trying to get to the book？).But the editors try to keep things honest. All records must be verified by an investigator. Only then are they printed.
The Guinness Book is big business. It is published in dozens of languages. There are TV shows and museums. It is proof of how interested people are in strange pieces of information.
语篇解读：本文讲述了畅销全球的《吉尼斯世界纪录大全》的相关情况，包括它的发起人、
纪录来源和纪录入选标准等。
56.The passage is mostly about . A.the Mc Whirter twins
B.a history of the Guinness Book C.unusual records in the Guinness Book D.the director Sir Hugh Beaver
解析：主旨大意题。纵观全文可以看出，文章向我们介绍了大家所熟知的《吉尼斯世界纪录》的历史。 答案：B
57.The Guinness Book . A.does not always check its records B.is a best seller
C.is published only in English D.has a fulllength movie based on it
解析：细节理解题。由文章中“Soon the Guinness Book of World Records was a best seller.”可直接得出答案。 答案：B
58.It is clear from the passage that the Mc Whirter twins . A.recognized that Sir Hugh's idea for a book was a good one B.owned so good a research agency that they liked to help others C.wanted to publish the book so that they set up a research agency D.wanted to know the answers to some questions about records
解析：推理判断题。第三段中“The director， Sir Hugh Beaver， contacted the Mc Whirter twins. They were brothers who owned a research agency. He asked them to put together a new reference book.”告诉我们：Mc Whirter 采纳了他们的观点。由此可以看出：the Mc Whirter twins 认可他出本书的观点很好。 答案：A
59.In this passage， the underlined word “verified” means .
A.questioned B.written up C.proved the truth of D.blocked
解析：词义猜测题。由上文的“But the editors try to keep things honest.”可以看出，该词的意思是：证实。 答案：C
B
(2018·合肥三模B)You know Australia is a big country，but you may not know how easy it is to get around.The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there，waiting to be reached and explored.The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.
Getting around Australia
Air
Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time.You can spend more time on the Australia's can't-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle.Moreover，competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.
Drive
Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world.You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports，central city locations，suburbs and attractions.
Bus
Bus travel in Australia is comfortable，easy and economical.Buses generally have air conditioning，reading lights，adjustable seats and videos.Services are frequent，affordable and efficient.
Rail
Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia's size and variety，all from the comfort of your carriage.Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.
Ferry (轮渡)
The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.Extra services are running during summer rush hours.Sea-link ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day.Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.
Walk
With easy on-the-feet pedestrian streets，walking is a great way to get around our cities.
Besides all the above，you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia—impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete. 语篇解读：这篇文章介绍了六种探索澳大利亚的方式。
60.The underlined word“untouched” in the 1st paragraph means .
A.secure B.special C.natural D.artificial
解析：猜测词义题。由该词所在句中的“waiting to be reached and explored”可知，海滩与沙漠还有待于人们去涉足与探索，说明这些海滩是自然的。 答案：C
61.Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia？
A.More travellers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before. B.You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes. C.Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable，economical and efficient way. D.Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport. 解析：细节理解题。由文中“You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports，central city locations，suburbs and attractions.”一句可得出答案。 答案：B
62.Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs . A.only at night hours B.only during rush hours C.several times a day D.between different cities
解析：细节理解题。由“The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly”中的nightly可知，墨尔本与塔斯马尼亚之间的轮渡业务只在夜里进行。 答案：A
63.From the passage，we know that .
A.pedestrian walking is a great way to travel between cities B.travelling in central Australia is time-consuming C.central Australia has the world's longest railway line D.you have to walk over a thousand kilometers in Australia
解析：推理判断题。由文章最后一段内容可知，在澳大利亚中部旅行要耗费大量的时间。 答案：B
C
(2018·温州检测二A)“Few things help an individual more than to place
responsibility upon him，and let him know that you trust him.” These words are from the black American educator，Booker Washington.He was saying that，“If you want people to grow up，you have to stop treating them like children.”
In America，families are close but children are encouraged to be independent，