人教新课标选修六：Unit 2 Poems 单元测试B卷（含答案）
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选修六 Unit 2 Poems
单元测试B卷
一、阅读理解
A
Pride and Prejudice for the Modern Woman
Let us imagine how Pride and Prejudice Austen's most famous work, might he updated, 200 years on.
Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Here's my own suggestion...
It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.
"My dear husband," said his hopeful wife one day, "have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman "
Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not.
"But it is, it is," she replied excitedly.
Mr Dull-Hushand made no reply.
"Don’t you want to know her plans " she cried with some impatience.
"We'll clearly you think it matters to your silly little head... so I d better listen. ''
"Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how a woman can know anything about that is beyond me. She will move in herself next month.
"What is her name "
"Bingley."
"Is she married or single "
"What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys."
"How so How can it possibly affect them "
"My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going."
"Is that her point in settling here Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place."
"Nonsense, my love, how little you've noticed the world has changed. She’s got a first-rate degree and some sort of business qualification, I'm told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call."
"Me No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job."
"Oh, that’s not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think I’ll go along all the same."
And Mrs Bennet went along, l hat was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE-listed company.
...It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs. Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more "female" dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the city’s business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, she'd no doubt have enjoyed Davos — and might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Austen was born 200 years ago.
B.Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice.
C.Austen's success lies in her wisdom.
D.Austen's updated work gains popularity.
2.The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet .
A.had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about Ringley
B.felt kind of worried and doubtful about Bingley
C.was extremely anxious to meet Bingley
D.had a great curiosity about Bingley
3.In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to .
A.get married to
B.work for her
C.help her move in
D.take over her store
B
Autumn means different things to different people. "It all depends on your personality," said British naturalist Richard Mabey. "Personality shapes your view of the season," he said. "You may see it as a fading-away, a packing-up (结束), or as a time of packing in another sense —the exciting gathering of resources before a long journey."
If this is true, perhaps it tells us a little about, for instance, Thomas Hood, the 19th Century English poet. About November, he wrote:
No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees
November!
On the other hand, another English poet John Keats, already sensing he was seriously ill, was inspired by a late September day to pen one of the most famous poems in the English language, To Autumn. He wrote to a friend afterwards that there was something comforting
and healing about it.
According to Richard Mabey, Keats has the biological evidence on his side. Autumn is not a time of slowing down, but a time of new beginnings and great movements of creatures. For example, just at the moment that Keat's "gathering swallows" (in To Autumn) are departing for Africa, millions of creatures are fleeing from the frozen north like Iceland, Greenland and Russia to winter along the east and south coasts of Britain. According to scientists, before falling, the leaves transfer their chlorophyll (叶绿素) and carbohydrates into the woody parts of the tree for safe keeping over winter. What remains is the natural antioxidants (防老剂) in the leaves: the yellow and orange carotenoids (类胡萝卜素), and another protective chemical specially produced for autumn, the bright-red anthocyanin (花青素). High colour is not a signal of deterioration (退化) and decline, but of detox (排毒的) ability and good health.
A century after Keats, the American poet Loren Eiseley wrote his journal: "Suppose we saw ourselves burning like maples in a golden autumn. And that we could break up like autumn leaves…dropping their substance like chlorophyll. Would not our attitude towards death be different "
1.From Thomas Hood's poem, we may infer that .
A.he suffered a lot from cold November
B.he missed the shining summer days very much
C.he had a negative attitude towards autumn
D.he enjoyed butterflies and bees very much
2.In autumn, leaves turn yellow before falling because .
A.they can't hear the freezing
B.they can't get enough water from the woody parts
C.chlorophyll and carbohydrates have been lost through leaves
D.chlorophyll and carbohydrates have come back to woody parts
3.From the passage we can learn that .
A.autumn has different faces in different people's eyes
B.John Keats was a good biologist as well as a poet
C.all creatures move from the cold north to Britain for winter
D.the three poets were only known for their poems about autumn
4.Which word can best describe Loren Eiseley's attitude towards autumn
A.Fearful.
B.Optimistic.
C.Doubtful.
D.Realistic.
C
Climate change has been blamed for killer hurricanes, sea level rise, and drought, but a new report suggests the effects of climate change might hit the world’s coffee supply. Up to 70 percent of the world’s coffee supply could be threatened over the next 66 years, according to a new study by researchers at England’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
Nearly 100 percent of the world's Arabica coffee growing regions could become unsuitable for the plant by 2080,according to the study. Beans from Arabica coffee plants account for about 70 percent of the world’s coffee, but the plant also has to be grown under strict weather conditions: they grow well at temperatures between 64 and 70 degrees Celsius, and are highly influenced by frost(霜) or temperatures higher than 73 degrees Celsius.
With temperatures estimated to increase by between 1.8 and 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, the fragile plant might become increasingly expensive and difficult to grow, especially in places such as Ethiopia and Kenya. In that worst case, nearly all of the world's native Arabica coffee would die out. Under more conservative(保守的) estimates, about 65 percent of the regions used to grow the coffee would become unsuitable for it. The evidence from coffee farmers and coffee growing regions around the world is that they are already suffering from the influences of increased warming.
Some farmers would likely be able to move their operations to other areas or would be able to overcome climate change with artificial (人工的) cooling techniques, but wild Arabica is generally considered to be much more suitable for making high-quality coffee.
If Arabica becomes impossible to raise in its native areas, it could do serious damage to the economies of the mainly third-world countries in which it grows. Coffee is the world, most popular drink and is the second most-traded product in the world, behind oil.
1.What does the passage mainly talk about
A.Climate change affects people in many ways.
B.More and more attention has been paid to climate change.
C.The world’s coffee supply could be threatened by climate change.
D.The growing conditions of Arabica coffee have been improved recently.
2.What can be learned from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3
A.According to the study, by 2080 nowhere can be suitable for Arabica coffee growing.
B.65 percent of the world's coffee gets raw materials from Arabica coffee plants.
C.Arabica coffee plants will grow well at temperatures lower than 60 degrees Celsius.
D.Coffee farmers are the biggest victims of climate change.
3.In order to solve the problem of Arabica coffee plants, some farmers _________.
A.would make efforts to produce high-quality coffee
B.would bring in artificial cooling techniques
C.would tend to move to some warm places
D.would grow more wild Arabica
4.What is the result if Arabica coffee has less production
A.Coffee will replace oil to be the first most-traded commodity.
B.Coffee is likely to become less popular than before.
C.Some countries will suffer great economic losses.
D.Farmers will plant other crops instead of coffee.
D
The style of writing poetry differs from person to person, long or short meters three or four lines to a stanza. But the great thing is, no matter how a poem is written it still holds great emotion. Some common techniques are used in poetry.
Onomatopoeia(拟声) is one of the easiest ways to learn and use. The definition of onomatopoeia is a word copying a sound. For example, “buzz”, “moo” and “beep”. This can be used in a variety of ways, giving the reader a “hands on” feel.
One technique that you might be familiar with is alliteration(头韵). This procedure is used by starting three or more words with the same sound An example of this would be “The crazy crackling crops”. The three words don’t have to have the exact same beginning to have this effect.
The next style is assonance(谐音). It is defined as a repetition of vowel sounds within syllables with changing consonants. This is also used in many different situations. One would be “tilting at windmills”. Notice the vowels within each syllable that sound the same.
Rhyming is probably the most well-known technique used. However, unlike popular belief it does not need to be within a poem to make it a poem.
As for similes(明喻),they are often used within poetry. They are an expression that compares one thing to another. A paradigm of this would be “The milk tasted like pickles”. This method is used in all forms of poetry and generally has the words “like” or “as”.
The last but not least style is metaphor(隐喻). A metaphor is a word or phrase used one way to mean another. Metaphors are sometimes hard to find and it takes some thinking to figure out, but they give writers more power to express their thoughts about a certain situation. In fact, not only is it found within the story, the story itself is a metaphor of memory and the constant reminder of the narrator's loss.
To have a full grasp of poetry, onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, rhyming, simile and metaphor should be household words.
1.To write a poem, you ________.
A.needn't start with three exact same sound words
B.should pay more attention to vowels and consonants
C.have to use the words such as “like” and “as”
D.should use one word to refer to another meaning
2.According to the text, the use of onomatopoeia makes ______.
A.poems sound more like a poem
B.readers experience a lifelike feeling
C.the writer expresses himself in a free way
D.readers have difficulty understanding a poem
3.Which of the following means “a word or phrase used one way to mean another”
A.Alliteration.
B.Rhyming.
C.Metaphor.
D.Assonance.
4.The underlined words “household words” may refer to words that ________.
A.describe the life of people at home
B.are used by family members
C.are connected with a home
D.are very well-known
二、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
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Promote an affiliated(隶属的) product on your site. Joining a company's affiliated programme is one of the simplest ways to start Internet advertising. While affiliated links aren't ads technically, they allow you to make money by promoting someone else's product. ①_____
Use targeted advertising with Google AdSense. Google AdSense allows you to make money by placing targeted text ads made by Google on your pages. The ads appear at the bottom of a web page with the words "Ads by Google" over the top. ②_____ Anyone, even students, can use it. Google does all the work of finding relevant ads for your site, and you just collect the payments.
③_____ If your site has already got lots of trade, try looking for sites that offer more products. Be sure to contact potential Internet advertising partners in a professional manner. Call them on the phone instead of just e-mailing them so your communication is more personal and professional. ④_____ The more information you can give them, the more likely they will consider your offer.
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A.It's easy and free to join.
B.Approach companies directly.
C.Sign up for a context-based ad programme.
D.Be ready to supply them with information about your business.
E.Making money from your site isn't a matter of putting up a few ads.
F.Through it, you can earn payments when someone makes a purchase.
G.In this way, anyone is free to discuss advertising opportunities with you.
三、阅读下面的短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a house with more than one kid, there is bound to be some problems. There are natural 1 for conflicts between brothers and sisters. Your brother or sister may borrow things but doesn't always 2 them. You might think mum or dad 3 your brother or sister more. These are typical problems found throughout the ages everywhere in the world.
When brothers and sisters don't 4 , they argue and fight. Besides, too much competition can make for a(n) 5 home life while a little competition can be of 6 . Sometimes it can keep you working hard. If he's good at shooting, it may make you want to 7 , too. But some conflicts involve arguing, like when you think your brother is getting more 8 from your parents. It is common for people who love each other to 9 sometimes but doing it too often is disagreeable (令人不快的) for everyone.
Sometimes brothers and sisters are 10 of one another. For instance, if your sister always does well at school, it may be 11 for you, especially if your grades are lower. Although you're probably 12 of your brother or sister, it's normal to be a little jealous, too. It may make you feel better to 13 more on your own personal pace, rather than compare yourself with a brother or sister.
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your families. Learn to grow up with brothers and sisters and accept each other's 14 . As you grow up, your friends might 15 , but your family is your family forever.
1.A.ideas B.responsibilities C.preparations D.reasons
2.A.return B.produce C.collect D.purchase
3.A.protects B.loves C.encourages D.helps
4.A.get out B.get away C.get on D.get back
5.A.unhappy B.doubtful C.enjoyable D.considerate
6.A.importance B.concern C.benefit D.interest
7.A.lie B.improve C.scream D.quit
8.A.pressure B.comment C.support D.attention
9.A.argue B.promise C.separate D.agree
10.A.afraid B.fond C.tired D.envious
11.A.relaxing B.confusing C.stressful D.cheerful
12.A.sick B.aware C.convinced D.proud
13.A.count B.decide C.focus D.rely
14.A.differences B.strengths C.preferences D.identities
15.A.appear B.change C.lose D.gather
四、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。
Last September, my daughter and I went on a beach holiday together. One afternoon during the holiday, we went to take ①_________ walk on the beach.
It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed the walk there. Then ②_________ (sudden) my daughter let go of my hand. She looked at something on the ground. Before I could find out what she was doing, she had picked up a small crab(螃蟹). She observed it for a while, and then ③_________ (drop) it into the water. After she did that, she smiled ④_________ me and said, "I just rescued it."
I was really worried that she would be injured. I had read in books that one could easily get hurt by a crab. And I had never touched a crab. However, ⑤_________ I could say or do anything, I found that there was already a small crowd around ⑥_________ (we). They were terribly ⑦_________ (surprise) at the courage of this cute three-year-old who could pick up a crab and return it to the ocean before something bad caused its ⑧_________ (die). And I became proud of my daughter.
My fear has stopped me from doing many things. Pm glad ⑨_________ (find) that my daughter isn't afraid of ⑩_________ (try) new things.
五、假设你是高二学生李华,上周末你们英语老师Ms. Wang邀请你和其他几位没有回家的同学去她家里做客, 大家在一起玩得很开心。请根据所给提示,给她写一封感 谢信。内容包括:
1. 感谢她和她家人的热情款待;
2. 你们的打算。
注意:
1. 词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Ms. Wang,
I am writing to thank you for your kindness. It is kind of you to invite us to have dinner in your family last weekend.
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I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
A pleasant surprise
For a long time, I had been looking for a piano of my own to practise on. There was a piano shop on the street along which I walked every day to school. Whenever I passed the shop, I would stop, looking at the beautiful piano standing in the comer of the shop window. How I had been dreaming, day and night to possess a piano like that!
Unfortunately, my father was just a clerk. Times were tough during the Depression, and there were five mouths to feed, besides buying coal and wood for the stove. In order to save money, even on cold winter days, my father would walk seven miles every day to get to work. He could never afford to buy me an expensive piano. Though he knew I wanted to play that piano so much, buying it was an extravagance (奢侈品) well beyond our family's income.
One day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, to my surprise and disappointment, the piano had gone. I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. Tears filled my eyes when I thought of not being able to see that piano any more.
Disappointed, helpless and sad, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. After about an hour, I returned home. I had just entered our house, when I heard my mother calling me. I brushed away my tears and followed the sound of her voice into the dining room.
I could not believe my eyes.
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As soon as my father appeared, I hugged him tightly.
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答案以及解析
一、
A.答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.B
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知, 《傲慢与偏见》的作片简 奧斯汀的成功源于她的智慧,故答案选C。
2.推理判断题。该句字面意思为“一个女人怎么能知道关于生意的事,这超出了我的理解。”由此推断.她对Bingley(当地一家商店的年轻女老板)的成就感到既羡慕又惊讶。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第五段中"She surely needs one of our boys!"可知,在 Bennet夫人的眼中,她认为Bingley需雇用他们家的一个男孩子来为其工作。
B.答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.B
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第二段下面的托马斯 胡德的诗歌内容中许多的"no"可知他对于秋天的态度是消极的,故答案为C项。
2.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段—中"…, before falling, the leaves transfer their chlorophyll (叶绿素) and carbohydrates into the woody parts of the tree for safe keeping over winter."可知答案为 D项。
3.推理判断题。根据文中几位诗人的诗歌内容等线索可以看出在不同人的眼中.秋天所呈现的面貌是不同的,故答案为A项。
4.观点态度题。根据文章最后一段,再结合倒数第二段内容可推知Eiseley表达的是乐观的态度。
C.答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.B; 4.C
解析：1.主旨大意题。根据全文内容,尤其是第一段可判断出,本文主要介绍的是一项新的研究报告,即气候变化将会威胁到咖啡豆的生长,全世界的咖啡的供应将会受到影响,故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Nearly 100 percent of the world's Arabica coffee growing regions could become unsuitable for the plant by 2080,according to the study.”可知, 根据这项新的研究报告,到2080年,将没有地方适合种植Arabica(阿拉比卡)咖啡豆,故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句“Some farmers would likely be able to move their operations to other areas or would be able to overcome climate change with artificial(人工的) cooling techniques”可知.一些种植户想通过人工降温技术来解决无法种植阿拉比卡咖啡豆这一问题,故选B。
4.细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“If Arabica becomes impossible to raise in its native areas, it could do serious damage to the economies of the mainly third-world countries in which it grows.”可知,如果将来种植户无法种植阿拉比卡咖啡豆,这将对原来种植这种咖啡豆的围家造成严重的经济损失, 故选C。
D.答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.细节判断题。从第三段的“The three words don’t have to have the exact same beginning to have this effect."可知选A。
2.细节判断题。根据第二段的“This can be used in a variety of ways, giving the reader a ‘hands on’ feel. ”可知,是这些拟声词使得读者有了一种逼真的感觉,故选B。
3.细节理解题。从倒数第二段的“A metaphor is a word or phrase, used one way to mean another. ”可知选 C。
4.词义猜测题。结合最后一段的“To have a full grasp of poetry”可知是为了更好地理解诗歌,这些有关写诗技巧的词汇应该是很熟悉的,故画线词组意为“家喻户晓的”,所以选D。
二、答案：①-⑤ FABDG
解析：①根据上文中的While affiliated links aren't ads technically, they allow you to make money by promoting someone else's product.可知, 虽然附属链接从严格意义上来说不是广告, 但它们可以让你通过推广别人的产品赚钱, F项(通过这种方式, 当有人购买时, 你可以获得广告费)承接上文, 符合语境。故选F项。
②根据下文中的Anyone, even students, can use it.(任何人, 甚至学生, 都可以使用它)可知, Google AdSense这一广告联盟很容易加入。故选A项。
③根据下文中的Call them on the phone instead of just e-mailing them so your communication is more personal and professional.(给他们打电话, 而不只是发电子邮件, 这样你们的交流就更私人、更专业)可知, 本段是建议通过打电话这种更直接的方式来联系公司, 故选B项。
④根据下文中的The more information you can give them, the more likely they will consider your offer.(你提供的信息越多, 他们就越有可能考虑你的提议)可知, 此处是建议给你联系的公司准备好可以向他们提供的业务信息。D选项中的information与设空后的information相呼应。故选D项。
⑤根据设空前的This link can be a simple message saying "Click here to find out how to advertise on this blog!"(这个链接可以是一条简单的信息, 内容是"点击此处了解如何在这个博客上发布广告!")可知, 下文继续对发布链接这一方式进行说明; G项(通过这样的方式, 任何人都可以自由地与你讨论广告机会)承接上文, 符合语境, 故选G项。
三、答案：1-5.DABCA; 6-10.CBDAD; 11-15.CDCAB
解析：1.联系下文可知,此处表示兄弟姐妹之间的冲突有其自然的原因。故选D。
2.根据上文中的"Your brother or sister may borrow things"和"but doesn't always"可知,此处表示转折,空处与borrow对应,指"归还",故选return。
3.联系语境并结合常识可知,此处指父亲或母亲偏爱你的兄弟或姐妹,故B项符合文意。
4.联系语境并结合常识可知,兄弟姐妹相处得不好时才会争吵和打架。get out"逃出去";get away"逃脱;离开";get on"友好相处";get back"回到"。
5.根据语境及常识可知,太多的竞争会导致不愉快的家庭生活。
6.根据下文中的"Sometimes it can keep you working hard"可知,一点小小的竞争是有好处的。benefit"益处",be of benefit表示"有益的"。
7.根据上文中的"Sometimes it can keep you working hard"可知,如果你的兄弟擅长射击,你也会想要有所长进。故B项符合文意。
8.但有些冲突会包含争吵,比如当你认为你的兄弟得到了父母更多的关注时。
9.根据句中的转折关系可知,相爱的人有时会争吵,但争吵太频繁对每个人来说都是不愉快的。上文中的"they argue and fight" "some conflicts involve arguing"亦是信息提示。
10.根据本段内容可知,兄弟姐妹有时会互相嫉妒。下文中的"it's normal to be a little jealous, too"也是提示。envious"嫉妒的"。
11.联系语境并结合常识可知,如果你的姐妹总是在学校表现良好,你会感到有压力。
12.根据句中的转折关系并结合上文中的"always does well"可知,此处意为你会为兄弟姐妹感到骄傲。be proud of"为……感到骄傲"。
13.此处表示更多地专注于自己个人的节奏而不是把自己同兄弟或姐妹作对比可能会使你感觉更好。
14.根据上文中提到的兄弟姐妹之间会产生纷争可知,此处应指接受各自的不同。故A项符合文意。
15.随着你的成长,有些事情是会改变的。你的朋友可能会改变,但你的家人永远是你的家人。故B项符合文意。
四、答案：a; suddenly; dropped; at; before; us; surprised; death; to find; trying
解析：本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者和女儿在海边度假遇到的事情,女儿不惧怕螃蟹,将沙滩上的螃蟹放回了大海。作者为女儿感到高兴,因为她不害怕尝试新事物。
①句意为:假期的一个下午,我们去沙滩上散步。take a walk意为“散步”,为固定搭配。故填a。
②设空处修饰整个句子,在句中作状语,应用副词形式。故填suddenly。
③根据文章开头的时间状语Last September及and前的observed可知,此处讲述的是过去的事情,应用一般过去时。故填dropped。
④smile at sb意为“对着某人微笑”,为固定搭配。故填at。
⑤句意为:但是,在我还没来得及说什么或做什么时,我发现已经有一小群人围在了我们周围。根据句意可知,设空处表示“在……之前”,引导时间状语从句,故填before。
⑥设空处作介词around的宾语,应用代词的宾格。故填us。
⑦句意为:他们对这个可爱的三岁孩子的勇气感到非常惊讶……设空处作were的表语,其前有副词terribly修饰,应用形容词形式。surprise有两个形容词形式,surprising意为“使人惊讶的”,常用于修饰事或物;surprised意为“惊讶的”,常用于修饰人。此处修饰They(指人),表示人们“感到惊讶的”,故填surprised。
⑧设空处前有形容词性物主代词is修饰,作caused的宾语,应用名词形式。故填death。
⑨句意为:我很高兴地发现我的女儿不害怕尝试新事物。be glad to do sth意为“高兴做某事”,为固定搭配。故填to find。
⑩设空处作afraid of的宾语,应用动名词形式。故填trying。
五、答案：
Dear Ms. Wang,
I am writing to thank you for your kindness. It is kind of you to invite us to have dinner in your family last weekend.
We enjoyed ourselves in your house, tasting delicious food, watching TV programs and chatting about what happened in our class. Not only did you treat us a good meal, but also you made us feel at home. You are really kind and easy-going, which makes it easy for us to get along well with each other.
Moved by your kindness, we students are determined to learn English well and live up to your expectations for us.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、答案：
I could not believe my eyes. The beautiful piano I had been longing for was standing there in front of me. Excitement and happiness filled my heart. I couldn't help crying and tears streamed down my face. My mother approached me, saying they knew the piano was the very thing I had dreamed about and my father had tried everything possible to realize my dream. I was on the point of saying something when the door opened.
As soon as my father appeared, I hugged him tightly. "Thank you, Dad!" I said. I could see a big smile on his wrinkled face. Regardless of the bad weather, my father went to work every day to make money. I could not imagine how much effort he had made! My father kissed me on the forehead, whispering that he had at last earned enough to buy the piano. Only then did I realize that no gift could measure up to a father's love.
单元测试B卷
一、阅读理解
A
Pride and Prejudice for the Modern Woman
Let us imagine how Pride and Prejudice Austen's most famous work, might he updated, 200 years on.
Austen's popularity is rooted in her intelligence. But today she would certainly have had a very different life, as would her characters. Here's my own suggestion...
It is a truth finally and universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men, however disadvantaged she may feel by sexism.
"My dear husband," said his hopeful wife one day, "have you heard that the local store, standing empty for so long, is taken over by a bright young businesswoman "
Her dull and indifferent (漠不关心的) husband replied that he had not.
"But it is, it is," she replied excitedly.
Mr Dull-Hushand made no reply.
"Don’t you want to know her plans " she cried with some impatience.
"We'll clearly you think it matters to your silly little head... so I d better listen. ''
"Well, my dear, the rumour (传言) is that she has already set up a string of successful businesses in northern England, though how a woman can know anything about that is beyond me. She will move in herself next month.
"What is her name "
"Bingley."
"Is she married or single "
"What a question! And none of your business. But her coming will be a fine thing for our five boys."
"How so How can it possibly affect them "
"My dear love: those lazy boys need something to wake them up. There are bound to be jobs going."
"Is that her point in settling here Surely as a woman she has simply taken a fancy to the place."
"Nonsense, my love, how little you've noticed the world has changed. She’s got a first-rate degree and some sort of business qualification, I'm told. She surely needs one of our boys! Perhaps you might give her a call."
"Me No. Perhaps you can take an interest. You still have your looks, after all. She may even offer you a job."
"Oh, that’s not likely. These new chances belong to the younger generation. But now you mention it, I think I’ll go along all the same."
And Mrs Bennet went along, l hat was 10 years ago. She is now managing director of a FTSE-listed company.
...It would remain the case, of course, that Mrs. Bennet would be one of very few women on the company board, that her salary would be lower than her male colleagues, her bonus of a more "female" dimension and her lifespan (年限) among the city’s business leaders shorter than theirs. Still, she'd no doubt have enjoyed Davos — and might even have hobnobbed (攀谈) with influential figures.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Austen was born 200 years ago.
B.Austen rewrote Pride and Prejudice.
C.Austen's success lies in her wisdom.
D.Austen's updated work gains popularity.
2.The underlined part in the passage suggests that Mrs Bennet .
A.had mixed feelings of admiration and surprise about Ringley
B.felt kind of worried and doubtful about Bingley
C.was extremely anxious to meet Bingley
D.had a great curiosity about Bingley
3.In the eyes of Mrs Bennet, Bingley surely needed one of their boys to .
A.get married to
B.work for her
C.help her move in
D.take over her store
B
Autumn means different things to different people. "It all depends on your personality," said British naturalist Richard Mabey. "Personality shapes your view of the season," he said. "You may see it as a fading-away, a packing-up (结束), or as a time of packing in another sense —the exciting gathering of resources before a long journey."
If this is true, perhaps it tells us a little about, for instance, Thomas Hood, the 19th Century English poet. About November, he wrote:
No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees
November!
On the other hand, another English poet John Keats, already sensing he was seriously ill, was inspired by a late September day to pen one of the most famous poems in the English language, To Autumn. He wrote to a friend afterwards that there was something comforting
and healing about it.
According to Richard Mabey, Keats has the biological evidence on his side. Autumn is not a time of slowing down, but a time of new beginnings and great movements of creatures. For example, just at the moment that Keat's "gathering swallows" (in To Autumn) are departing for Africa, millions of creatures are fleeing from the frozen north like Iceland, Greenland and Russia to winter along the east and south coasts of Britain. According to scientists, before falling, the leaves transfer their chlorophyll (叶绿素) and carbohydrates into the woody parts of the tree for safe keeping over winter. What remains is the natural antioxidants (防老剂) in the leaves: the yellow and orange carotenoids (类胡萝卜素), and another protective chemical specially produced for autumn, the bright-red anthocyanin (花青素). High colour is not a signal of deterioration (退化) and decline, but of detox (排毒的) ability and good health.
A century after Keats, the American poet Loren Eiseley wrote his journal: "Suppose we saw ourselves burning like maples in a golden autumn. And that we could break up like autumn leaves…dropping their substance like chlorophyll. Would not our attitude towards death be different "
1.From Thomas Hood's poem, we may infer that .
A.he suffered a lot from cold November
B.he missed the shining summer days very much
C.he had a negative attitude towards autumn
D.he enjoyed butterflies and bees very much
2.In autumn, leaves turn yellow before falling because .
A.they can't hear the freezing
B.they can't get enough water from the woody parts
C.chlorophyll and carbohydrates have been lost through leaves
D.chlorophyll and carbohydrates have come back to woody parts
3.From the passage we can learn that .
A.autumn has different faces in different people's eyes
B.John Keats was a good biologist as well as a poet
C.all creatures move from the cold north to Britain for winter
D.the three poets were only known for their poems about autumn
4.Which word can best describe Loren Eiseley's attitude towards autumn
A.Fearful.
B.Optimistic.
C.Doubtful.
D.Realistic.
C
Climate change has been blamed for killer hurricanes, sea level rise, and drought, but a new report suggests the effects of climate change might hit the world’s coffee supply. Up to 70 percent of the world’s coffee supply could be threatened over the next 66 years, according to a new study by researchers at England’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
Nearly 100 percent of the world's Arabica coffee growing regions could become unsuitable for the plant by 2080,according to the study. Beans from Arabica coffee plants account for about 70 percent of the world’s coffee, but the plant also has to be grown under strict weather conditions: they grow well at temperatures between 64 and 70 degrees Celsius, and are highly influenced by frost(霜) or temperatures higher than 73 degrees Celsius.
With temperatures estimated to increase by between 1.8 and 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, the fragile plant might become increasingly expensive and difficult to grow, especially in places such as Ethiopia and Kenya. In that worst case, nearly all of the world's native Arabica coffee would die out. Under more conservative(保守的) estimates, about 65 percent of the regions used to grow the coffee would become unsuitable for it. The evidence from coffee farmers and coffee growing regions around the world is that they are already suffering from the influences of increased warming.
Some farmers would likely be able to move their operations to other areas or would be able to overcome climate change with artificial (人工的) cooling techniques, but wild Arabica is generally considered to be much more suitable for making high-quality coffee.
If Arabica becomes impossible to raise in its native areas, it could do serious damage to the economies of the mainly third-world countries in which it grows. Coffee is the world, most popular drink and is the second most-traded product in the world, behind oil.
1.What does the passage mainly talk about
A.Climate change affects people in many ways.
B.More and more attention has been paid to climate change.
C.The world’s coffee supply could be threatened by climate change.
D.The growing conditions of Arabica coffee have been improved recently.
2.What can be learned from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3
A.According to the study, by 2080 nowhere can be suitable for Arabica coffee growing.
B.65 percent of the world's coffee gets raw materials from Arabica coffee plants.
C.Arabica coffee plants will grow well at temperatures lower than 60 degrees Celsius.
D.Coffee farmers are the biggest victims of climate change.
3.In order to solve the problem of Arabica coffee plants, some farmers _________.
A.would make efforts to produce high-quality coffee
B.would bring in artificial cooling techniques
C.would tend to move to some warm places
D.would grow more wild Arabica
4.What is the result if Arabica coffee has less production
A.Coffee will replace oil to be the first most-traded commodity.
B.Coffee is likely to become less popular than before.
C.Some countries will suffer great economic losses.
D.Farmers will plant other crops instead of coffee.
D
The style of writing poetry differs from person to person, long or short meters three or four lines to a stanza. But the great thing is, no matter how a poem is written it still holds great emotion. Some common techniques are used in poetry.
Onomatopoeia(拟声) is one of the easiest ways to learn and use. The definition of onomatopoeia is a word copying a sound. For example, “buzz”, “moo” and “beep”. This can be used in a variety of ways, giving the reader a “hands on” feel.
One technique that you might be familiar with is alliteration(头韵). This procedure is used by starting three or more words with the same sound An example of this would be “The crazy crackling crops”. The three words don’t have to have the exact same beginning to have this effect.
The next style is assonance(谐音). It is defined as a repetition of vowel sounds within syllables with changing consonants. This is also used in many different situations. One would be “tilting at windmills”. Notice the vowels within each syllable that sound the same.
Rhyming is probably the most well-known technique used. However, unlike popular belief it does not need to be within a poem to make it a poem.
As for similes(明喻),they are often used within poetry. They are an expression that compares one thing to another. A paradigm of this would be “The milk tasted like pickles”. This method is used in all forms of poetry and generally has the words “like” or “as”.
The last but not least style is metaphor(隐喻). A metaphor is a word or phrase used one way to mean another. Metaphors are sometimes hard to find and it takes some thinking to figure out, but they give writers more power to express their thoughts about a certain situation. In fact, not only is it found within the story, the story itself is a metaphor of memory and the constant reminder of the narrator's loss.
To have a full grasp of poetry, onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, rhyming, simile and metaphor should be household words.
1.To write a poem, you ________.
A.needn't start with three exact same sound words
B.should pay more attention to vowels and consonants
C.have to use the words such as “like” and “as”
D.should use one word to refer to another meaning
2.According to the text, the use of onomatopoeia makes ______.
A.poems sound more like a poem
B.readers experience a lifelike feeling
C.the writer expresses himself in a free way
D.readers have difficulty understanding a poem
3.Which of the following means “a word or phrase used one way to mean another”
A.Alliteration.
B.Rhyming.
C.Metaphor.
D.Assonance.
4.The underlined words “household words” may refer to words that ________.
A.describe the life of people at home
B.are used by family members
C.are connected with a home
D.are very well-known
二、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
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Promote an affiliated(隶属的) product on your site. Joining a company's affiliated programme is one of the simplest ways to start Internet advertising. While affiliated links aren't ads technically, they allow you to make money by promoting someone else's product. ①_____
Use targeted advertising with Google AdSense. Google AdSense allows you to make money by placing targeted text ads made by Google on your pages. The ads appear at the bottom of a web page with the words "Ads by Google" over the top. ②_____ Anyone, even students, can use it. Google does all the work of finding relevant ads for your site, and you just collect the payments.
③_____ If your site has already got lots of trade, try looking for sites that offer more products. Be sure to contact potential Internet advertising partners in a professional manner. Call them on the phone instead of just e-mailing them so your communication is more personal and professional. ④_____ The more information you can give them, the more likely they will consider your offer.
Sign up for a blog-specific ad programme. If you have a blog, consider signing up to feature blog-specific ads on your site. The key is to consider the kinds of ads your target audience will find valuable. Get advertisers interested in your blog with a link they can use to contact you for rates and requirements. This link can be a simple message saying "Click here to find out how to advertise on this blog!" ⑤_____
A.It's easy and free to join.
B.Approach companies directly.
C.Sign up for a context-based ad programme.
D.Be ready to supply them with information about your business.
E.Making money from your site isn't a matter of putting up a few ads.
F.Through it, you can earn payments when someone makes a purchase.
G.In this way, anyone is free to discuss advertising opportunities with you.
三、阅读下面的短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In a house with more than one kid, there is bound to be some problems. There are natural 1 for conflicts between brothers and sisters. Your brother or sister may borrow things but doesn't always 2 them. You might think mum or dad 3 your brother or sister more. These are typical problems found throughout the ages everywhere in the world.
When brothers and sisters don't 4 , they argue and fight. Besides, too much competition can make for a(n) 5 home life while a little competition can be of 6 . Sometimes it can keep you working hard. If he's good at shooting, it may make you want to 7 , too. But some conflicts involve arguing, like when you think your brother is getting more 8 from your parents. It is common for people who love each other to 9 sometimes but doing it too often is disagreeable (令人不快的) for everyone.
Sometimes brothers and sisters are 10 of one another. For instance, if your sister always does well at school, it may be 11 for you, especially if your grades are lower. Although you're probably 12 of your brother or sister, it's normal to be a little jealous, too. It may make you feel better to 13 more on your own personal pace, rather than compare yourself with a brother or sister.
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your families. Learn to grow up with brothers and sisters and accept each other's 14 . As you grow up, your friends might 15 , but your family is your family forever.
1.A.ideas B.responsibilities C.preparations D.reasons
2.A.return B.produce C.collect D.purchase
3.A.protects B.loves C.encourages D.helps
4.A.get out B.get away C.get on D.get back
5.A.unhappy B.doubtful C.enjoyable D.considerate
6.A.importance B.concern C.benefit D.interest
7.A.lie B.improve C.scream D.quit
8.A.pressure B.comment C.support D.attention
9.A.argue B.promise C.separate D.agree
10.A.afraid B.fond C.tired D.envious
11.A.relaxing B.confusing C.stressful D.cheerful
12.A.sick B.aware C.convinced D.proud
13.A.count B.decide C.focus D.rely
14.A.differences B.strengths C.preferences D.identities
15.A.appear B.change C.lose D.gather
四、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。
Last September, my daughter and I went on a beach holiday together. One afternoon during the holiday, we went to take ①_________ walk on the beach.
It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed the walk there. Then ②_________ (sudden) my daughter let go of my hand. She looked at something on the ground. Before I could find out what she was doing, she had picked up a small crab(螃蟹). She observed it for a while, and then ③_________ (drop) it into the water. After she did that, she smiled ④_________ me and said, "I just rescued it."
I was really worried that she would be injured. I had read in books that one could easily get hurt by a crab. And I had never touched a crab. However, ⑤_________ I could say or do anything, I found that there was already a small crowd around ⑥_________ (we). They were terribly ⑦_________ (surprise) at the courage of this cute three-year-old who could pick up a crab and return it to the ocean before something bad caused its ⑧_________ (die). And I became proud of my daughter.
My fear has stopped me from doing many things. Pm glad ⑨_________ (find) that my daughter isn't afraid of ⑩_________ (try) new things.
五、假设你是高二学生李华,上周末你们英语老师Ms. Wang邀请你和其他几位没有回家的同学去她家里做客, 大家在一起玩得很开心。请根据所给提示,给她写一封感 谢信。内容包括:
1. 感谢她和她家人的热情款待;
2. 你们的打算。
注意:
1. 词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Ms. Wang,
I am writing to thank you for your kindness. It is kind of you to invite us to have dinner in your family last weekend.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
A pleasant surprise
For a long time, I had been looking for a piano of my own to practise on. There was a piano shop on the street along which I walked every day to school. Whenever I passed the shop, I would stop, looking at the beautiful piano standing in the comer of the shop window. How I had been dreaming, day and night to possess a piano like that!
Unfortunately, my father was just a clerk. Times were tough during the Depression, and there were five mouths to feed, besides buying coal and wood for the stove. In order to save money, even on cold winter days, my father would walk seven miles every day to get to work. He could never afford to buy me an expensive piano. Though he knew I wanted to play that piano so much, buying it was an extravagance (奢侈品) well beyond our family's income.
One day after school, I went as usual to the shop window to look at the piano. However, to my surprise and disappointment, the piano had gone. I should not have been surprised as others had the right to buy it, if they could afford to. Tears filled my eyes when I thought of not being able to see that piano any more.
Disappointed, helpless and sad, I wandered aimlessly up and down the street. After about an hour, I returned home. I had just entered our house, when I heard my mother calling me. I brushed away my tears and followed the sound of her voice into the dining room.
I could not believe my eyes.
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As soon as my father appeared, I hugged him tightly.
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答案以及解析
一、
A.答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.B
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知, 《傲慢与偏见》的作片简 奧斯汀的成功源于她的智慧,故答案选C。
2.推理判断题。该句字面意思为“一个女人怎么能知道关于生意的事,这超出了我的理解。”由此推断.她对Bingley(当地一家商店的年轻女老板)的成就感到既羡慕又惊讶。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第五段中"She surely needs one of our boys!"可知,在 Bennet夫人的眼中,她认为Bingley需雇用他们家的一个男孩子来为其工作。
B.答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.B
解析：1.推理判断题。根据第二段下面的托马斯 胡德的诗歌内容中许多的"no"可知他对于秋天的态度是消极的,故答案为C项。
2.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段—中"…, before falling, the leaves transfer their chlorophyll (叶绿素) and carbohydrates into the woody parts of the tree for safe keeping over winter."可知答案为 D项。
3.推理判断题。根据文中几位诗人的诗歌内容等线索可以看出在不同人的眼中.秋天所呈现的面貌是不同的,故答案为A项。
4.观点态度题。根据文章最后一段,再结合倒数第二段内容可推知Eiseley表达的是乐观的态度。
C.答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.B; 4.C
解析：1.主旨大意题。根据全文内容,尤其是第一段可判断出,本文主要介绍的是一项新的研究报告,即气候变化将会威胁到咖啡豆的生长,全世界的咖啡的供应将会受到影响,故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Nearly 100 percent of the world's Arabica coffee growing regions could become unsuitable for the plant by 2080,according to the study.”可知, 根据这项新的研究报告,到2080年,将没有地方适合种植Arabica(阿拉比卡)咖啡豆,故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句“Some farmers would likely be able to move their operations to other areas or would be able to overcome climate change with artificial(人工的) cooling techniques”可知.一些种植户想通过人工降温技术来解决无法种植阿拉比卡咖啡豆这一问题,故选B。
4.细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“If Arabica becomes impossible to raise in its native areas, it could do serious damage to the economies of the mainly third-world countries in which it grows.”可知,如果将来种植户无法种植阿拉比卡咖啡豆,这将对原来种植这种咖啡豆的围家造成严重的经济损失, 故选C。
D.答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.细节判断题。从第三段的“The three words don’t have to have the exact same beginning to have this effect."可知选A。
2.细节判断题。根据第二段的“This can be used in a variety of ways, giving the reader a ‘hands on’ feel. ”可知,是这些拟声词使得读者有了一种逼真的感觉,故选B。
3.细节理解题。从倒数第二段的“A metaphor is a word or phrase, used one way to mean another. ”可知选 C。
4.词义猜测题。结合最后一段的“To have a full grasp of poetry”可知是为了更好地理解诗歌,这些有关写诗技巧的词汇应该是很熟悉的,故画线词组意为“家喻户晓的”,所以选D。
二、答案：①-⑤ FABDG
解析：①根据上文中的While affiliated links aren't ads technically, they allow you to make money by promoting someone else's product.可知, 虽然附属链接从严格意义上来说不是广告, 但它们可以让你通过推广别人的产品赚钱, F项(通过这种方式, 当有人购买时, 你可以获得广告费)承接上文, 符合语境。故选F项。
②根据下文中的Anyone, even students, can use it.(任何人, 甚至学生, 都可以使用它)可知, Google AdSense这一广告联盟很容易加入。故选A项。
③根据下文中的Call them on the phone instead of just e-mailing them so your communication is more personal and professional.(给他们打电话, 而不只是发电子邮件, 这样你们的交流就更私人、更专业)可知, 本段是建议通过打电话这种更直接的方式来联系公司, 故选B项。
④根据下文中的The more information you can give them, the more likely they will consider your offer.(你提供的信息越多, 他们就越有可能考虑你的提议)可知, 此处是建议给你联系的公司准备好可以向他们提供的业务信息。D选项中的information与设空后的information相呼应。故选D项。
⑤根据设空前的This link can be a simple message saying "Click here to find out how to advertise on this blog!"(这个链接可以是一条简单的信息, 内容是"点击此处了解如何在这个博客上发布广告!")可知, 下文继续对发布链接这一方式进行说明; G项(通过这样的方式, 任何人都可以自由地与你讨论广告机会)承接上文, 符合语境, 故选G项。
三、答案：1-5.DABCA; 6-10.CBDAD; 11-15.CDCAB
解析：1.联系下文可知,此处表示兄弟姐妹之间的冲突有其自然的原因。故选D。
2.根据上文中的"Your brother or sister may borrow things"和"but doesn't always"可知,此处表示转折,空处与borrow对应,指"归还",故选return。
3.联系语境并结合常识可知,此处指父亲或母亲偏爱你的兄弟或姐妹,故B项符合文意。
4.联系语境并结合常识可知,兄弟姐妹相处得不好时才会争吵和打架。get out"逃出去";get away"逃脱;离开";get on"友好相处";get back"回到"。
5.根据语境及常识可知,太多的竞争会导致不愉快的家庭生活。
6.根据下文中的"Sometimes it can keep you working hard"可知,一点小小的竞争是有好处的。benefit"益处",be of benefit表示"有益的"。
7.根据上文中的"Sometimes it can keep you working hard"可知,如果你的兄弟擅长射击,你也会想要有所长进。故B项符合文意。
8.但有些冲突会包含争吵,比如当你认为你的兄弟得到了父母更多的关注时。
9.根据句中的转折关系可知,相爱的人有时会争吵,但争吵太频繁对每个人来说都是不愉快的。上文中的"they argue and fight" "some conflicts involve arguing"亦是信息提示。
10.根据本段内容可知,兄弟姐妹有时会互相嫉妒。下文中的"it's normal to be a little jealous, too"也是提示。envious"嫉妒的"。
11.联系语境并结合常识可知,如果你的姐妹总是在学校表现良好,你会感到有压力。
12.根据句中的转折关系并结合上文中的"always does well"可知,此处意为你会为兄弟姐妹感到骄傲。be proud of"为……感到骄傲"。
13.此处表示更多地专注于自己个人的节奏而不是把自己同兄弟或姐妹作对比可能会使你感觉更好。
14.根据上文中提到的兄弟姐妹之间会产生纷争可知,此处应指接受各自的不同。故A项符合文意。
15.随着你的成长,有些事情是会改变的。你的朋友可能会改变,但你的家人永远是你的家人。故B项符合文意。
四、答案：a; suddenly; dropped; at; before; us; surprised; death; to find; trying
解析：本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者和女儿在海边度假遇到的事情,女儿不惧怕螃蟹,将沙滩上的螃蟹放回了大海。作者为女儿感到高兴,因为她不害怕尝试新事物。
①句意为:假期的一个下午,我们去沙滩上散步。take a walk意为“散步”,为固定搭配。故填a。
②设空处修饰整个句子,在句中作状语,应用副词形式。故填suddenly。
③根据文章开头的时间状语Last September及and前的observed可知,此处讲述的是过去的事情,应用一般过去时。故填dropped。
④smile at sb意为“对着某人微笑”,为固定搭配。故填at。
⑤句意为:但是,在我还没来得及说什么或做什么时,我发现已经有一小群人围在了我们周围。根据句意可知,设空处表示“在……之前”,引导时间状语从句,故填before。
⑥设空处作介词around的宾语,应用代词的宾格。故填us。
⑦句意为:他们对这个可爱的三岁孩子的勇气感到非常惊讶……设空处作were的表语,其前有副词terribly修饰,应用形容词形式。surprise有两个形容词形式,surprising意为“使人惊讶的”,常用于修饰事或物;surprised意为“惊讶的”,常用于修饰人。此处修饰They(指人),表示人们“感到惊讶的”,故填surprised。
⑧设空处前有形容词性物主代词is修饰,作caused的宾语,应用名词形式。故填death。
⑨句意为:我很高兴地发现我的女儿不害怕尝试新事物。be glad to do sth意为“高兴做某事”,为固定搭配。故填to find。
⑩设空处作afraid of的宾语,应用动名词形式。故填trying。
五、答案：
Dear Ms. Wang,
I am writing to thank you for your kindness. It is kind of you to invite us to have dinner in your family last weekend.
We enjoyed ourselves in your house, tasting delicious food, watching TV programs and chatting about what happened in our class. Not only did you treat us a good meal, but also you made us feel at home. You are really kind and easy-going, which makes it easy for us to get along well with each other.
Moved by your kindness, we students are determined to learn English well and live up to your expectations for us.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、答案：
I could not believe my eyes. The beautiful piano I had been longing for was standing there in front of me. Excitement and happiness filled my heart. I couldn't help crying and tears streamed down my face. My mother approached me, saying they knew the piano was the very thing I had dreamed about and my father had tried everything possible to realize my dream. I was on the point of saying something when the door opened.
As soon as my father appeared, I hugged him tightly. "Thank you, Dad!" I said. I could see a big smile on his wrinkled face. Regardless of the bad weather, my father went to work every day to make money. I could not imagine how much effort he had made! My father kissed me on the forehead, whispering that he had at last earned enough to buy the piano. Only then did I realize that no gift could measure up to a father's love.