Unit 4 History and Traditions A卷
一、阅读理解
1. Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and of books — especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy "proper" books, too, printed on good paper and bound (装订) between hard covers.
There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Charring Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one which boasts of being "the biggest bookshop in the world" to the tiny, dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens' time. Some of these shops stock, or will obtain, any kind of book, but many of them specialize in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books on philosophy, politics or any other of the countless subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes only in books about ballet!
Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charring Cross Road is not the cheapest. For the really cheap second-hand books, the collector must venture off the beaten track, to Farringdon Road, for example, in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so impressive as bookshops. The booksellers come along each morning and pour out their sacks of books onto small hand carts. And the collectors, some professionals and some amateurs, have been waiting for them. In places like this they can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old one that may be worth many pounds.
(1).According to this passage, Charring Cross Road _________.
A.is in the suburbs of London
B.is famous for its bookshops
C.contains various kinds of shops
D.is the busiest street in London
(2).In this passage, what does the underlined part "venture off the beaten track" mean
A.Buy books in a most busy street.
B.Move away from a busy street.
C.Waste time looking for books.
D.Take a risk of losing one's life
(3).On Farringdon Road, _________.
A.you can find fine books for the latest books
B.there are only small bookshops for the secondhand books
C.you can see booksellers selling books on handcarts
D.the same books as the ones in the bookshops of Charring Cross Road are sold
2. The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world saw the great peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families
First, one major cause of the departure among European peasants was the rise in population which in turn led to hunger. Another was politics. Many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army.
Physical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the failure of the economy of southern Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of thousands decided to make a new start in America. Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.
In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were more than nine million foreign-born Americans.
But what were the attractions First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for labour, and pay and conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and settlers were needed to populate new towns and develop commerce. There was the space for religious communities to practice their faith in peace.
As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally awful fate of the American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and only 488,000 free blacks.
Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to the ambitious and the energetic who are ready to commit themselves to the land that gives them a second chance.
(1).What is not given as a reason for emigration in the passage
A.The search for religious freedom.
B.The search for adventure.
C.Avoidance of military service.
D.Economics.
(2).The lives of 19th-Century European peasants were difficult because _______.
A.there was no shortage of land
B.there was no peace
C.the population had gone down
D.there were too many of them
(3).Which of the following can best summarize the whole passage
A.The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land.
B.The USA is a land of immigrants.
C.Religion encouraged millions to leave the Old World.
D.About one-eighth of non-native born Americans live in the USA in 1890.
3. If you want to walk in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest figures, then go to Oxford. Many of Oxford's 38 colleges are open to the public all year round. Here are a few of the colleges worth visiting and some famous people who have studied there:
Christ Church College
Long before it became known as a location for the Harry Potter films, Christ Church was the college where Albert Einstein, author Charles Dodgson who wrote Alice in Wonderland, and 13 British prime ministers studied. In the largest and one of the most popular colleges, you'll want to see the paintings in the 16th-century Great Hall, historic Christ Church Cathedral—England's smallest cathedral, and listen to Great Tom, the seven-ton tower bell.
Magdalen College
Many consider Magdalen to be one of the most beautiful of Oxford's colleges. This is where author Oscar Wilde read "Greats" (a classics course) in the 1870s, and where actor, comedian and pianist Dudley Moore earned a scholarship to study music. See the medieval(中世纪的) church with its 15th-century tower. Opposite the college is the beautiful Botanic Garden—Britain's oldest—founded in 1621.
Merton College
Founded in 1264, Merton has the oldest medieval library in use. J. R. R. Tolkien is said to have spent many hours here writing The Lord of the Rings. One of the college's treasures is an astrolabe(星盘), thought to have belonged to Chaucer. The college has "the most amazing" collection of medieval coloured glass in Oxford.
Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, is the largest university library in the UK. It is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. It holds more than 9 million printed items on 189 km of shelving and seats up to 2,500 readers. The users of the library here include five kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 25 British prime ministers and countless famous writers.
(1).If a Harry Potter fan travels to Oxford, he'll probably visit _______.
A.Merton College
B.Bodleian Library
C.Magdalen College
D.Christ Church College
(2).Which of the following can travellers see in Magdalen College
A.A 15th-century tower.
B.A seven-ton tower bell.
C.England's smallest cathedral.
D.Britain's oldest botanic garden.
(3).According to the text, J. R. R. Tolkien is _______.
A.the founder of Merton College
B.the author of The Lord of the Rings
C.the designer of the oldest medieval library
D.the owner of the astrolabe in Merton College
(4).What do we know about the Bodleian Library
A.It lies in Magdalen College.
B.It is the most famous library in the UK.
C.It has a collection of 2,500 kinds of books.
D.It is smaller than the British Library.
4. Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossings(人行横道) and do not take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about litter (throwing away waste material in a public place). It is an offence(违法行为) to drop litter in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin.
Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the local police, who will be pleased to help you.
(1).The main purpose of this speech would be to _______.
A.prepare people for international travel
B.declare the laws of different kinds
C.give advice to travellers to the country
D.inform people of the punishment for breaking laws
(2).From the speech we learn that in this country _______.
A.if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you
B.you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age
C.the traffic moves on the left side of the road, so you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road
D.you can't make noise except at night
(3).The underlined word "contact" in the seventh paragraph means "_______".
A.keep in touch with B.get in touch with
C.join D.report
(4).Who do you think is most likely to make the speech
A.A guide. B.A lawmaker.
C.A teacher. D.A lawyer.
二、七选五
5. There is an English saying, "①________" Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effect it has on the human body. ②________
Tests were carried out to study the effect of laughter on the human body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. ③________ If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.
Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment, doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. ④________
⑤________ They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.
A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.
B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh.
C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.
D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.
E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still cannot put this theory into clinical practice.
F. Laughter is the best medicine.
G. They have found that laughter really can improve people's health.
三、完形填空（15空）
6. The Double Seventh Festival is a traditional Chinese festival. It has a longer history than the 1 of Valentine's Day in the West.
The origin of this festival is related to a cowboy and a weaving girl, whose love story has become a part of the Chinese culture. Even if there are many different versions of the story, the most popular one begins with a poor cowboy. Living with his elder and 2 brother, who treated him badly, the cowboy looked after an old cow every day. Though life was tough and boring, he 3 it in silence, without complaining.
4 , even such a hard life didn’t last long. His brother got rid of him and all he got was the old cow. Although they couldn't talk to each other, they 5 on each other for company. One day, a miracle happened. The old cow started talking and told him that there would be seven fairies coming down to the Earth to 6 in a pond. All he should do was 7 the dress of one of the fairies. Then that fairy would be his wife. 8 but excited, the cowboy followed the cow's advice.
Every day, the cowboy went to work while the fairy wove cloth at home. However, their 9 life came to an end when the Queen Mother of the Heavens learned about it. She took the weaving girl away and drew a line in the 10 that turned into the Milky Way, which 11 the cowboy meeting his wife. Due to the strong reaction from the young 12 , the Queen Mother of the Heavens finally allowed them to see each other only once a year. The day was on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. That is how the Double Seventh Festival came into being.
Although the love story doesn't end up with a happy ending, it is to be told from one 13 to another. It reminds people to cherish every moment 14 with their loved ones and not to regret until we 15 them.
1. A. celebration B. congratulation C. inspiration D. liberation
2. A. open-minded B. absent-minded C. narrow-minded D. business-minded
3. A. came up with B. put up with C. broke up with D. took up with
4. A. Actually B. Unluckily C. Happily D. Frankly
5. A. depended B. based C. concentrated D. worked
6. A. bathe B. sleep C. dance D. play
7. A. make B. bring C. steal D. buy
8. A. Interested B. Frightened C. Tired D. Surprised
9. A. careful B. successful C. peaceful D. helpful
10. A. earth B. water C. sand D. sky
11. A. freed B. risked C. kept D. prevented
12. A. gentleman B. lady C. cow D. couple
13. A. dynasty B. generation C. age D. person
14. A. shared B. connected C. filled D. separated
15. A. meet B. lose C. miss D. see
四、语法填空
7. The Chime-bells of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State(曾侯乙编钟) is ①_________ —unique Chinese ancient instrument which was made in 443 BC. People, near and far, who come to Hubei Museum, can't wait ②_________ (admire) it with their own eyes.
This ancient Chinese ③_________ (music) instrument is made up of 65 bronze bells of different sizes, ④_________ are hung in at three levels and divided into 8 groups. All of the bells ⑤_________ (decorate) with some delicate sculptures (雕刻). When facing the chime bells, you will find them ⑥_________ (stand) there silently like rows of warriors, but elegantly like ancient women.
The instrument was usually played for important ⑦_________ (festival) or great ceremonies, sacrifice, feasts or harvests in ancient times. It was very popular, ⑧_________ (particular) during the Warring States Period. The music of the High Mountains and Flowing Water played by the chime bells ⑨_________ (be) amazing. It highly represents the wisdom ⑩_________ Chinese people.
五、书面表达
8.假设你是李华,正在新西兰学习, 你计划暑假期间在当地旅行,请写一封e-mail向旅行社询问相关旅行信息。内容包括:
1.旅行信息(如景点等);
2.当地特色(如食品等);
3.注意事项。
注意：
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
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9.阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
A friend of mine whose name was John Smith had a bad memory, which made him famous. He was so forgetful that he sometimes forgot what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to constantly remind him about his meetings, his classes—even his meals! Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice, at home and at school. His wife liked to remind her neighbors, "If John didn't have his head tied on, he would forget that too!" Since Smith was a professor at a wellknown university, his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment to him. It wasn't that he was not clever, as some critical people tended to say, but just very very absent-minded.
One hot summer day, professor Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about a three-hour train ride away. To make the trip more interesting for his young children, he kept the name of the town a secret. However, by the time they arrived at the station, Smith forgot the name of the town he was planning to visit. Luckily, a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.
The professor's wife was surprised to see him again so soon.
"Oh, my dear, I forgot the name of the town."
"What You forgot the name Maybe one day you will forget my name! Now I'll write the name of that town on a piece of paper, and you put it in your pocket and please, please don't forget where you put it."
Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later she was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
"What is the matter now " asked his wife.
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Paragraph 2:
Hearing the cry, out rushed their neighbors, trying to find out what had happened.
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参考答案
1.答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.C
解析：(1).细节理解题。由第二段的"There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Charring Cross Road in the very heart of London."可知B项正确。
(2).短语猜测题。由语境可知，要想买便宜的二手书就要离开这些方便的书店去伦敦东部，那里有人把书放在手推车上卖，也就是"从繁忙的街道到僻静的地方"，故B项正确。
(3).细节理解题。由第三段的"The booksellers come along each morning and pour out their sacks of books onto small handcarts."可知C项正确。
2.答案：(1)-(3) BDB
解析：(1).细节理解题。文章的第二、三、四段阐述的原因有：人口增长导致饥荒；逃避服兵役;宗教等。B选项并未提到。
(2).细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句话"First, one major cause of the departure among European peasants was the rise in population which in turn led to hunger."可知，19世纪欧洲农民生活困难的原因是人口过多。
(3).主旨大意题。该篇文章开头第一句话为文章的主旨。
3.答案：(1)-(4) DABD
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据Christ Church College部分介绍的"it became known as a location for the Potter films"可推知，《哈利 波特》系列电影的影迷很可能参观Christ Church College。
(2).细节理解题。根据Magdalen College部分介绍的"See the medieval(中世纪的) church with its 15th-century tower."可知选A。
(3).细节理解题。根据Merton College部分介绍的"J. R. R. Tolkien is said to have spent many hours here writing The Lord of the Rings."可知选B。
(4).细节理解题。根据Bodleian Library部分介绍的"in Britain is second in size only to the British Library"可知选D。
4.答案：(1)-(4) CBBA
解析：(1).主旨大意题。由文章第一段和最后一段可知，本文主要提醒到英国的旅行者应该注意的问题，故C项正确。
(2).细节理解题。由文章第六段内容可知B项正确。
(3).词义猜测题。语境为：如果需要帮助，你应该与当地的警察取得联系。故B项正确。
(4).推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了来英国时要注意的问题。从饮酒到噪声，到过马路，再到扔垃圾，最后到抽烟，显然是导游在提醒游客注意这些事项，故A项正确。
5.答案：FGDCB
解析：本文是一篇说明文。文章指出笑对健康有好处,可以增高血压,使心跳加速,锻炼肌肉,还可以减轻疼痛。
①根据上文"There is an English saying"可知该空格处应是一句谚语,故F项"Laughter is the best medicine."正确。
②根据上文"Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effect it has on the human body."可知,笑对人的健康有影响。空格处应为医生们的发现,故G项正确。
③根据上文中的"hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles"可知D项正确。
④根据上文"The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program."可知,接下来应该会讲述笑能减轻疼痛的原因。故C项正确。
⑤根据下文"They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter."可知,医生通过笑声来帮助改善病人的身体状况,且B项中的"As a result of these discoveries"与第二、三段相呼应。故B项正确。
6.答案：1-5.ACBBA; 6-10.ACDCD; 11-15.DDBAB
解析：1.句意:它的历史比西方庆祝情人节还要悠久。celebration庆祝;congratulation祝贺;inspiration灵感 liberation解放。
2.句意:牛郎和他心胸狭窄的哥哥住在一起,哥哥对他很不好,牛郎每天照顾一头老牛。根据who treated him badly可判断哥哥心胸狭窄。open-minded思想开明的;absent-minded心不在焉的;narrow-minded心胸狭窄的;business-minded有商业头脑的。
3.句意:尽管生活艰难而乏味,他却默默地忍受着,毫无怨言。根据without complaining可知牛郎默默忍受。come up with想出;put up with忍受;break up with分手;take up with采纳,赞成。
4.句意:不幸的是,即使是如此艰难的生活也没有持续多久。根据His brother got rid of him可知牛郎的遭遇是不幸的。actually实际上;unluckily不幸地;happily高兴地;frankly坦率地。
5.句意:虽然他们不能互相交谈,但他们互相依靠做伴。根据all he got was the old cow可知牛郎和老牛相依为命。depend依靠;base根据;concentrate集中;work工作。
6.句意:老牛开始说话了,告诉他将会有七个仙女下凡到一个池塘洗澡。根据下文中的in a pond和the dress of one of the fairies可知仙女们是来洗澡的。bathe洗澡;sleep睡觉;dance跳舞;play玩。
7.句意:所有他应该做的就是偷其中一个仙女的衣服。根据常识和牛郎把仙女留下来的方法可知是偷衣服。make使得; bring 带来;steal偷;buy买。
8.句意:虽然吃惊但是很激动,牛郎听从了牛的建议。interested感兴趣的;frightened害怕的;tired疲倦的;surprised感到惊讶的。
9.句意:然而,当天上的王母娘娘得知此事后,他们平静的生活就结束了。此处指他们男耕女织的平静生活。careful仔细的;successful成功的;peaceful平静的;helpful有帮助的。
10.句意:她把织女带走了,并在天空画了一条线,这条线变成了银河……。因为银河在天上,故选D。earth地球;water水;sand沙滩;sky天空。
11.句意:……银河阻止了牛郎和妻子相见。因为银河把牛郎和织女隔开,所以是阻止了他们见面。free解放;risk冒险;keep保持;prevent阻止。
12.句意:由于这对年轻夫妇的强烈反应,王母娘娘最终允许他们一年只见一次。此处指的是牛郎和织女,故选D。gentleman绅士;lady女士;cow牛;couple夫妇。
13.句意:虽然这个爱情故事没有一个圆满的结局,但它将被一代一代传下去。dynasty朝代;generation代;age时代;person人。
14.句意:它提醒人们珍惜与所爱之人分享的每一刻,而不要等到失去才后悔。share分享;connect连接;fill 装满;separate分开。
15.句意:它提醒人们珍惜与所爱之人分享的每一刻,而不要等到失去才后悔。meet遇见;lose失去;miss错过,想念;see看见。
7.答案：a; to admire; musical; which; are decorated; standing; festivals; particularly; is; of
解析：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种中国古代乐器:曾侯乙编钟。
①考查冠词。句意:中国的曾侯乙编钟是造于公元前443年的一种独特的古代乐器。根据句子的语法结构可知,空处应使用不定冠词,修饰名词instrument。且unique以辅音音素开头,所以此处应使用不定冠词a。
②考查固定搭配。句意:无论远近,来到湖北博物馆的人都迫不及待地亲眼欣赏这个乐器。根据句子的语法结构可知,此处考查的是固定搭配can't wait to do sth,意为“迫不及待做某事”。所以此处应使用不定式to admire作动词wait的宾语。
③考查形容词。句意:这个古老的中国乐器是由65个不同大小的青铜编钟组成的,这些编钟被分为三层八组悬挂在钟架上。根据句子的语法结构可知,空处需要使用形容词作定语,修饰名词instrument。所以此处应使用所给词的形容词形式musical。
④which 考查定语从句引导词。根据句子的语法结构可知,空处引导一个非限制性定语从句,先行词是65 bronze bells,指物,引导词在从句中作主语。所以此处应使用关系代词which。
⑤考查动词的时态和语态。句意:所有的编钟都装饰着精致的雕刻。根据句子的语法结构可知,空处为句子的谓语动词,时态是一般现在时,主语bells和decorate之间是被动关系。所以此处应使用are decorated。
⑥考查非谓语动词。句意:当你面对编钟的时候,你会发现它们站在那里,像一排排战士那样安静,又像古代妇女那样优雅。根据句子的语法结构可知,空处作宾语补足语,宾语them指代chime bells,动词stand与宾语之间是主谓关系。所以此处应用所给词的现在分词形式standing。
⑦考查名词的数。句意:这种乐器在古代通常是在节日或者是重大的典礼、祭祀、宴会或者丰收时演奏的。根据句子的语法结构可知,空处所填名词的形式应和后面的ceremonies, sacrifice, feasts or harvests形式保持一致,且festival是可数名词。所以应使用其复数形式festivals。
⑧考查副词。句意:它非常受欢迎,尤其是在战国时期。根据句子的语法结构可知,此处应使用副词作状语,修饰空后的介词短语。所以此处应使用所给词的副词形式particularly。
⑨考查时态和主谓一致。句意:由编钟演奏的《高山流水》很令人惊叹。分析句子的语法结构可知,The music是句子主语,是不可数名词,of the High Mountains and Flowing Water played by the chime bells是定语,空处是句子的谓语动词,人称和数要与主语music保持一致,且句子的时态是一般现在时。所以此处应使用is。
⑩考查介词。句意:这个编钟高度体现了中国人民的智慧。根据句子的语法结构可知,此处应填介词,空处与其后的名词Chinese people一起作定语修饰wisdom,且此处表示所属关系,意为“……的”。所以此处应使用介词of。
8.答案：
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm Li Hua, a Chinese student studying in New Zealand. I'm writing to ask for some information about traveling in New Zealand since I plan to spend my summer vacation there. Could you recommend some popular traveling routes to me
As we know, New Zealand is famous for its beautiful scenery and places of interest and I want to know more details. Besides, I'm also interested in the local food, which is spoken highly of among us Chinese students. At last, what else should I prepare for the traveling
I'd be grateful to receive a reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
9.答案：
Paragraph 1:
"What is the matter now " asked his wife. "I just can't remember why I come back and where I am supposed to be going on such a hot summer day," replied the professor. However, the real reason was that he forgot where he had left his children. Sensing something wrong, Mrs Smith didn't believe his words, because whenever he told a lie, he would blink his eyes usually quickly. "Tell me the truth," ordered his wife. "As you told me, I didn't forget where I put the name of that town, but I forget the station where I left our children!" whispered the professor, his voice trembling. "What a bad memory!" shouted the wife.
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Hearing the cry, out rushed their neighbors, trying to find out what had happened. A fight between the couple was about to start when the professor's cell phone began to ring. His friend, whose patience had worn thin, phoned to complain. The professor apologized, got into his car and drove away, leaving behind a bunch of people outside the house. Being afraid that he would make matters worse again, Mrs Smith decided to follow him, who then called a taxi. By the time she caught up with her husband, the children were already back home safe and sound.Unit 4 History and Traditions B卷
一、阅读理解
1. There are probably no people on Earth who like to gossip as much as the British. If prying into(打探) others' lives were an Olympic sport, then Team GB would surely take the gold medal.
And when the British can't watch the lives of real people, they have another source of entertainment to fall back on—the soap opera. British soap operas are very different to US TV dramas. For one, they are normally longer running. The two most popular, Coronation Street and EastEnders, have been running for 48 and 24 years respectively. Both are broadcast several times a week, so remarkably there have been more than 7,000 episodes of Coronation Street.
The most obvious difference is that, unlike US dramas, the British soap operas focus on the real world. There is little glamour(魅力), the stars are rarely rich, and they normally have boring jobs. Perhaps the appeal is that the lives of the characters often mirror the lives of the audience—but with some drama added. This means the viewer can relate to the characters and feel the pain and happiness they go through on the show.
Because these soap operas last for decades, the cast is ever changing. The shows rarely focus on one or two main characters. Like the real world, people come and go all the time. However, there are exceptions. Coronation Street's William Roach, 76, has played the role of Ken Barlow since the very first episode of the show in 1960, and he is still a regular.
The choice of which soap opera you follow is often cultural: people from the north of British tend to watch Coronation Street as it is set in Manchester. People from the south generally prefer EastEnders, which is set in the cast of London. The show is generally considered grittier and is aimed at a younger audience.
(1).What is the main difference between American dramas and British soap operas
A.American dramas are longer.
B.British soap operas are longer.
C.American dramas deal with dangerous things.
D.British soap operas deal with real people.
(2).Why do British people like to watch such operas
A.They can find their own life from the operas.
B.They can enjoy the operas in their free time.
C.They can watch the operas for many years.
D.They care about the fate of the characters in the operas.
(3).The underlined word "episode" in the fourth paragraph probably means "_______".
A.play B.page C.issue D.part
2.From the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you can feel sweat (汗水)running down your body, even if you're barely moving at all. That's what most people in China felt like this summer. In fact, the entire northern hemisphere(半球 )saw high temperatures in July. The Arctic Circle(北极圈) was no exception(例外). Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle, reached a record high of 32 ℃, The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10 ℃at this time of the year.
The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming, according to the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences. In fact, while the whole world is getting warmer, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect（极地放大效应）.
The most direct impact（影响） of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice. According to NASA, Arctic sea ice is now disappearing at a rate of 13.2 percent every 10 years. NASA said that if this continues, the Arctic will have no ice by the year 2040. This has put some Arctic animals, like polar bears, in danger. The ice that the bears live on has shrunk(缩小), the Toronto Star reported.
Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term. Since 1993, sea levels have risen at a rate of 3.2 cm every 10 years, the Guardian reported. Some countries, such as Tuvalu（图瓦鲁） in the South Pacific Ocean and Maldives（马尔代夫） in the Indian Ocean, are at risk of disappearing into the sea.
1. Which of the following is true
A. Some countries in the ocean will disappear in 10 years.
B. China is the hottest in the northern hemisphere this summer.
C. The temperatures in Norilsk used to be lower than this summer.
D. The world gets warmer because of the heat wave in the Arctic.
2. What does the underlined word "this" in the third paragraph refer to
A. The heat wave in the Arctic B. The result of global warming
C. Getting warmer in the world D. The Arctic getting warm faster
3. What may be the result of the melting of Arctic ice
A. The polar will become dangerous B. Sea levels rise in the long term
C. There will be an end of water shortage D. There will be no ice in the world by 2040
4. What is the main idea of this passage
A. Heat hits Arctic B. Arctic animals are in danger
C. The world became hotter than before D. Some countries may disappear into the sea
3. Oxford Street is a major street in the City of Westminster in London. United Kingdom. It has about 300 shops. The street was formerly part of London-Oxford road which began at Newgate, City of London, and was known as Oxford Road. Oxford Street follows the route of a Roman road, which becomes one of the major routes in and out of the city.
Oxford Street is one and a half miles from end to end. Most shops are open from 10 am to 6 or 7 pm. Many are also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 pm. Oxford Street is best known for Selfridges(塞尔福里奇百货公司) and the other big department stores that are all found in the section from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus, along with most of the big-name multinationals(跨国公司). Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
Between the 12th century and 1782 Oxford Street was known as Tyburn Road, Uxbridge Road, Worcester Road and Oxford Road. By 1729, the road had become known as Oxford Street. In the late 18th century, many of the surrounding fields were bought by the Earl of Oxford, and the area was developed. It became popular with entertainers. During the 19th century, the area became known for its shops.
Oxford Street is home to a number of major department stores and numerous flagship stores(旗舰店), as well as hundreds of smaller shops. It is the biggest shopping street within Inner London. Though not necessarily the most expensive or fashionable, it is considered to be the most important, and forms part of a larger shopping area with Regent Street， Bond Street and a number of other smaller nearby streets.
(1).What do you know about Oxford Street
A.It is in the central part of the city, London.
B.It is the longest street in the city, London.
C.It has the biggest multinational in the world.
D.It is known to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
(2).What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about Oxford Street
A.Its location. B.Its products.
C.Its history. D.Its transport.
(3).When did people get to know the street as Oxford Street widely
A.In the 12th century.
B.In the year of 1729.
C.In the year of 1782.
D.In the late 18th century.
(4).It can be known from the passage that ________.
A.Oxford Street stands for its fashion
B.only big flagship stores can be found in Oxford Street
C.Oxford Street plays an important part in the trade of London
D.shops in Oxford Street are open all day long throughout the year
4. Mary Anning was an English fossil (化石) collector, dealer and paleontologist (古生物学家). Her fossil-hunting helped change the way people thought about the world.
Mary was born into a poor family in England on May 21, 1799. She lived in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, in Dorset. The family had nine children. Only Mary and her brother Joseph grew up. Mary's father took his children along the beach. They picked up shells and stones to sell to visitors. Mary did not go to school much. Her family was too poor. And schools did not teach children about fossils. Mary could read and write. She taught herself. She leaned about rocks and how bodies are made.
In 1811 when Mary and Joseph were hunting fossils, Joseph saw a bone sticking out of the rock. Mary had a hammer to chip away at the rock. Very carefully she uncovered it. She found the first complete fossil of the ichthyosaur (鱼龙).
Since then, Mary became crazy about fossil-hunting. She liked to hunt on the beach after a storm. The wind, rain and waves made the rocks crumble. It was easy to spot fossils. Most days Mary went fossil hunting with her dog, Tray.
Rich friends helped Mary by selling fossils for her. They sent her money. Scientists wrote letters and came to see her.
One good friend was William Buckland, a professor at Oxford University. Mary also opened a shop to sell fossils, stones and shells. She chatted with visitors.
Mary Anning died in 1847. How evolution (进化) works was explained by Charles Darwin not long after Mary's death. Her fossils had helped scientists understand how things began.
1. Why did Mary's father take his children along the beach
A. To enjoy life.
B. To make a living.
C. To look for fossils.
D. To teach them about fossils.
2. What can we learn about Mary
A. Her father was a paleontologist.
B. Her father educated her at home.
C. She had nine brothers and sisters in all.
D. She might be popular at that time.
3. Who was the first one to catch sight of the rock containing the first complete ichthyosaur fossil
A. Charles Darwin.
B. Mary's dog.
C. Joseph.
D. Mary.
4. What does the underlined word "crumble" in the fourth paragraph mean
A. Break.
B. Shake.
C. Float.
D. Dive.
二、七选五
5.How to Do Man-on-the-street Interviews
The man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot. ①_________ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.
● When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, "Why do you think environmental protection is important in America " ②_________
Hit the streets with confidence. ③_________ Say, "Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic." This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.
● Move on to the next person if someone tells you he/she is not interested in talking on camera. Don't get discouraged.
● ④_________ Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won't be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. ⑤_________
● If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don't leave work without them.
A. Limit your time.
B. As you approach people, be polite.
C. If you don't own a camera, you can buy one.
D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.
E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.
F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.
G. With a question like this, you will get more than a "Yes" or "No" reply.
三、完形填空（15空）
6. "There are two kinds of people in the world—people who love Peking Opera and people who don't know they love Peking Opera yet," said Wang Peiyu in the opening section of her latest 12-episode(集) online 1 "My job is to let the 2 know about Peking Opera and then fall in love with it."
The weekly talk show sees Wang, who is one of the 3 Peking Opera artists in China, explain the traditional art form and 4 its appeal.
With a(n) 5 of various art forms, including singing, dancing, and martial arts(武术), Peking Opera, has a long history 6 back to the 19th century. In 2010, UNESCO 7 it an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity(非物质文化遗产).
Like many traditional art forms, it is challenged by popular entertainment and is losing its audience, especially among the younger generation.
Wang is trying to change the 8 . She has about 1.6 million followers on micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo and has built up a large fan base among young people with her 9 techniques and charm.
Each episode, about 30 minutes long, 10 Wang introduce her unique knowledge about Peking Opera with a particular 11 such as the making of a Peking Opera star, the 12 of preparing for a performance, and amusing stories about the age-old art. She uses 13 , direct and humorous language to 14 the audience.
One fan commented: "All I knew about Peking Opera was the painted 15 , but thanks to Wang's show, I now know more about the art form and I look forward to watching a live performance in the theatre."
1.A.service B.show C.business D.advertisement
2.A.fans B.former C.students D.latter
3.A.hard-working B.best-selling C.warm-hearted D.strong-willed
4.A.display B.win C.change D.understand
5.A.competition B.classification C.combination D.explanation
6.A.going B.expanding C.looking D.pulling
7.A.named B.declared C.gave D.found
8.A.opera B.trend C.world D.performance
9.A.basic B.literary C.strange D.solid
10.A.sees B.notices C.develops D.expresses
11.A.note B.star C.theme D.guest
12.A.aim B.failure C.necessity D.process
13.A.complex B.professional C.simple D.native
14.A.be used to B.joke with C.argue with D.appeal to
15.A.mouth B.eyes C.noses D.face
四、语法填空
7.阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Martial Arts had its origins in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. During the following Qin and Han Dynasties, wrestling, swordplay and spear skills became well developed and were popular among civilians and troops. In the Song Dynasty, various schools, boxing styles, movement sets ①_______ weapon skills flourished. We recognize Martial Arts ②_______ Gong Fu or Wushu today, which has many followers worldwide.
Martial Arts is a series of fighting styles ③_______ has developed over a long historical period in China. Nowadays, it ④_______ (regard) as a traditional sport gaining more and more ⑤_______ (popular) and even stands as a representative for Chinese culture. Styles including Shaolin, Tai Chi and Qigong have many followers worldwide. Some westerners think that all Chinese people are Gong Fu masters. That's not true, but this traditional heritage(遗产) has ⑥_______ (it) unique existence in modem times and left much influence on the locals' lifestyle.
Although being fighting styles, Gong Fu ⑦_______ (advocate) virtue and peace, not aggression or violence. This has been the common value ⑧_______ (encourage) by martial artists from generation to generation. With a number of movement sets, boxing styles, weapon skills and some fighting touches , Gong Fu keeps the ⑨_______ (origin) function of self-defense. Now the value in body-building and fitness is also ⑩_______ (high) appreciated.
五、书面表达
8.根据下表内容写一篇120个词左右的英语短文,介绍一下西安的旅游景点。
概述 十三朝古都,悠久的历史,灿烂的文化,国内外游客必游之地
历史景观 兵马俑,钟鼓楼,大(小)雁塔,明城墙等
自然景观 华山,华清池,骊山等
餐饮 特色小吃,如羊肉泡馍等
住宿及交通 各种档次的宾馆,交通便利
参考词汇:兵马俑Terra-Cotta Warriors
大(小)雁塔Big(Small) Wild Goose Pagoda
钟鼓楼the Bell and Drum Tower
羊肉泡馍shredded pancake in mutton broth
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9. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
One winter Sunday, my little sister, Colleen, and I built the greatest snowman ever. We gave him a carrot nose, beautiful hat, cozy scarf and gloves. He was a masterpiece (杰作).
The next morning when looking outside, we smiled lovingly at him over our meal. We gave him a high-five as we passed by on our way to school. A lot of kids went past our house, so he was the hot topic at our school that morning. It was our pride!
The day dragged on until finally we could rush home. But as our yard came into sight, we saw something wrong. The snowman was gone! We only found a broken stick here, a torn glove there and balls of snow everywhere. Worst of all, the snowman's once-proud carrot nose lay limp (无力的) and half-eaten.
What had happened We were both astonished and angry. But then, we were only kids, who wouldn't have anything taking away our happiness. Actually we knew only one thing: Our snowman would rise again. And so we rebuilt him.
The next day we came home to find another mess on the front lawn (草坪). For the rest of the week, the destruction was repeated daily. Each afternoon we'd return to find our snowman had fallen apart, and then we built again.
By Saturday morning, we had a plan. We borrowed a really big bucket (水桶) from Mom, filled it with water and left it outside. The next morning, it was frozen solid. We packed snow all around the ice block as the base (底座) of the snowman. Then we built the other parts of it once again. The trap was set, and we waited for the snowman bullies (破坏者) to come.
注意:
1. 所续写的短文词数应为150左右;
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
Monday morning, hiding behind the window, we soon saw what we were waiting for.
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Paragraph 2:
Seeing their pained look, we couldn't help laughing.
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参考答案
1.答案：(1)-(3) DAD
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据第三段第一句"The most obvious difference is that, unlike US dramas, the British soap operas focus on the real world."可知D项正确。
(2).细节理解题。根据第三段第三句中"Perhaps the appeal is that the lives of the characters often mirror the lives of the audience..."可知其反映现实生活，观众可以从剧中找到自己生活的影子。
(3).词义猜测题。文章讲述的主要对象为电视剧，以部分和剧集分割，故D项正确。
2.答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.A
1.推理判断题。根据第一段Temperatures in the city of Norilsk, which is in the Arctic Circle, reached a record high of 32 ℃, The Atlantic reported. Temperatures there are usually just 10 ℃at this time of the year.可知,Norilsk的气温曾经低于今年夏天
2.词义猜测题。根据第二段中In fact, while the whole world is getting warmer, the Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is called the polar amplification effect(极地放大效应). 事实上,当整个世界变暖的时候,北极的变暖速度是地球其他地方的两倍。这就是所谓的极性放大效应。由此推知划线词This指的是“北极变暖得更快”
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句Melting ice can also cause sea levels to rise in the long term.可知,北极冰层融化的结果可能是从长远来看,海平面会上升
4.主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句The heat wave in the Arctic is mainly a long-term result of global warming,和第四段第一句The most direct impact of Arctic warming is the melting of Arctic ice.可知,本文讲述的是“热在冲击北极”
3.答案：(1)-(4) DCBC
解析：(1).细节理解题。根据第二段末句"Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe."可知，牛津街是欧洲最繁忙的购物街。
(2).段落大意题。第三段主要讲述了Oxford Street的演变历史。
(3).细节理解题。根据第三段中的"By 1729, the mad had become known as Oxford Street."可知，在1729年，这条街得名牛津街。
(4).推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Oxford Street是许多大型百货公司和旗舰店的所在地，因此可以推断它在伦敦的贸易中起到很重要的作用。
4.答案：BDCA
解析：1.B细节理解题。根据第二段首句 Mary was born into a poor family in England on May 21, 1799.和第五、六句Mary's father took his children along the beach. They picked up shells and stones to sell to visitors.可知, Mary 家境贫寒, 父亲带着孩子们沿海滩捡贝壳和石头卖给游客, 以维持生计。
2.D推理判断题。根据第四段首句Since then, Mary became crazy about fossil-hunting.和第五段前三句Rich friends helped Mary by selling fossils for her. They sent her money. Scientists wrote letters and came to see her.以及第五句Mary also opened a shop to sell fossils, stones and shells.等可知, 自从发现了鱼龙化石, Mary就迷上了化石, 有钱的朋友帮她卖化石, 科学家们写信并来看她, 她还开了一家商店卖化石、石头和贝壳, 因此推断那时候她很受欢迎。
3.C细节理解题。根据第三段首句In 1811 when Mary and Joseph were hunting fossils, Joseph saw a bone sticking out of the rock.可知, Joseph首先看到了鱼龙化石。
4.A词义猜测题。根据第四段第二、三、四句She liked to hunt on the beach after a storm. The wind, rain and waves made the rocks crumble. It was easy to spot fossils.可知, 她喜欢在暴风雨后到海滩上搜寻化石, 因为风、雨和海浪会使岩石崩裂, 从而使发现化石更容易。
5.答案：DGBAF
解析：本文主要介绍了如何进行街头采访。文中给了几个小贴士来帮助新记者更轻松地进行街头采访,比如采访前计划好话题和问题,增强自己的信心,限制采访的时间等。
①根据空格后的转折词But以及your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy可知,空格处应与空后一句的意思形成对比,而D项中的challenging正好与空后的easy相对应。故选D项。
②根据前文中的...think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it.可知,本段讲的是在采访前需要想好话题以及和话题相关的问题,空白处前一句是一个非Yes或No能回答的问题,而G项中的With a question like this正好与其承接,故选G项。
③空格后一句所说的Excuse me是提问时用于礼貌地引起他人注意的表达,由此可知这里的建议应该是提问时要有礼貌,而B项中的polite正好与其相呼应,故选B项。
④根据后面的Each interview that you get on the street shouldn't be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person.可知,进行街头采访时,每个路人采访的时间都不应该超过十分钟。一旦你得到你需要的答案,就转到下一个人。由此可知采访的时候要控制好时间。结合选项可知选A项。
⑤根据前文中的Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers.可知,当你采访的时候,你要尽量得到多种多样的答案,关键词为"answers"。设空前又提到A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten.(进行采访的合适人数大约是六到十人),关键信息为"number of interviews"。结合选项可知选F项。
6.答案：1-5 BDBAC 6-10 ABBDA 11-15 CDCDD
解析：1.根据下文The weekly talk show可知, 此处表示网络节目。故选B。
2.结合上文可知, 此处指的是还不知道自己爱京剧的人, 即上文提到的后者。故选D。
3.根据下文She has about 1.6 million followers on micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo and has built up a large fan base among young people可知, 此处表示王珮瑜是中国最卖座的京剧艺术家之一。故选B。
4.根据its appeal可知, 此处表示展示京剧的魅力。故选A。
5.根据including singing, dancing, and martial arts可知, 此处表示京剧是各种艺术形式的结合。故选C。
6.此处表示"京剧可以追溯到19世纪"。故选A。go back to"追溯到"。
7.根据an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity可知, 此处表示联合国教科文组织宣布其为人类非物质文化遗产。故选B。
8.根据上文Like many traditional art forms, it is challenged by popular entertainment and is losing its audience, especially among the younger generation.可知, 此处表示她试图改变这一趋势。故选B。
9.根据has built up a large fan base among young people可知, 此处表示她凭借扎实的技术和魅力在年轻人中建立了庞大的粉丝群。故选D。
10.根据第二段中的The weekly talk show sees Wang...可知, 此处表示每一集都见证了王珮瑜介绍自己关于京剧的独特知识。故选A。
11.根据such as the making of a Peking Opera star可知, 此处表示主题。故选C。
12.根据preparing for a performance可知, 此处表示为演出做准备的过程。故选D。
13.根据direct可知, 此处表示简单的。故选C。complex复杂的; professional专业的; native本国的。
14.她用简单、直接、幽默的语言的目的是吸引观众。故选D。
15.根据the painted和常识可知, 此处表示京剧的脸谱。故选D。
7.答案：1. and2. as3. which（that）4. is regarded5. popularity6. its7. advocates8. encouraged9. original10. highly
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国武术的历史起源,发展以及现实意义。
【小题1】考查连词。句意:在宋朝,各种流派、拳击风格、动作套路和武器技巧蓬勃发展。一系列并列成分出现时,前面用逗号隔开,最后一个用并列连词连接。句中various schools, boxing styles, movement sets和后文weapon skills并列作主语,空格处应填并列连词and。故填and。
【小题2】考查介词。句意:我们今天承认Martial Arts为功夫或武术,它在世界各地有许多追随者。recognize sth as sth“承认某事物为某事物”是固定搭配,符合句意。故填as。
【小题3】考查定语从句。句意:武术是在中国发展了很长一段历史时期的一系列战斗样式。分析句子可知,空格处引导限制性定语从句,先行词为a series of fighting styles,关系代词which或that引导从句,在从句中用作主语,指事物。故填which/that。
【小题4】考查被动语态。句意:如今,它被视为一种传统的体育运动,越来越受欢迎,甚至代表了中国文化。谓语动词regard和主语it之间是被动关系,应用被动语态(be done),根据句意,为一般现在时,主语为第三人称单数,谓语动词用单数,故填is regarded。
【小题5】考查名词。句意:如今,它被视为一种传统的体育运动,越来越受欢迎,甚至代表了中国文化。分析句子可知,空格处应用popular的名词popularity(不可数),由more and more修饰,作gaining的宾语。故填popularity。
【小题6】考查物主代词。句意:事实并非如此,但这种传统遗产在近代有其独特的存在,并对当地人的生活方式产生了很大的影响。根据空格后的名词短语unique existence可知,此处应用it的形容词性物主代词its限定名词。故填its。
【小题7】考查时态。句意:虽然功夫是一种战斗样式,但它提倡美德和和平,而不是侵略和暴力。根据句意和上下文可知,此处用一般现在时,描述一个客观的事实,主语Gong Fu为第三人称单数,谓语动词用单数,故填advocates。
【小题8】考查动词过去分词。句意:这是一代又一代武术家所推崇(鼓励)的共同价值观。非谓语动词encourage和所修饰的the common value之间是被动关系,故用其过去分词作后置定语。故填encouraged。
【小题9】考查形容词。句意:通过一系列的动作组合、拳击风格、武器技巧和一些打斗技巧,功夫保持了自卫的原始功能。修饰名词function应用origin的形容词形式original。故填original。
【小题10】考查副词。句意:现在,健身的价值也被高度重视。修饰动词appreciated应用high的副词形式highly。故填highly。
8.答案：
Xi'an, the capital of thirteen dynasties, distinguishes itself from other cities in the world. It's a must see for domestic and overseas visitors.
There are many historical relics in Xi'an, such as Terra-Cotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, well-preserved city walls from Ming dynasty, and the Bell and Drum Tower. In addition, the natural scenery is also attractive to visitors, such as Mount Hua, Huaqing Hot Spring, Lishan, etc...
Any visitor to Xi'an can not resist the attraction of hundreds of local snacks, of which the shredded pancake in mutton broth stands out. Visitors are offered hotels of different rates. The public transport is convenient for visitors to reach any of their destinations. Visitors will surely find their desired relaxation there.
9.答案： Monday morning, hiding behind the window, we soon saw what we were waiting for. It turned out that there were three of them from our school. They sneaked up on our snowman and sneered. Taking their places on either side, they pulled back their legs to deliver powerful kicks. But the moment they hit the hard ice block of the base, sneers turned into shock, then agony and tears. They howled and cursed, gritting their teeth and stomping their feet.
Seeing their pained look, we couldn't help laughing. They were too funny as they hopped away holding their damaged feet. We just couldn't contain our happiness and excitement. With a hearty laugh, we came out of hiding and sprang into the yard from inside the house. "An eye for an eye! Justice done!" We yelled behind them. And that was the end of our problems with the snow bullies. Ever since then, our snowman was kept guarded and intact until it happily melted into spring water and finally wove into our sweetest childhood memories.
