Unit1-Cultural Heritage Section A基础+综合双向训练
【基础】
选用合适短语并用其恰当形式填空
take part in,refer to,in a fun way,the opposite of,
introduce...to,the same as,more than,give an example of
1.I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know whether you can the match.
2.Before he ended the speech,he how they cared for the natural heritage.
3.There are two million farmers,making up two thirds of the total population of the province.
4.I can my country American students through this program,which will definitely be a great success.
5.Li Ming’s mobile phone looked just Zhang Hua’s,but it cost twice as much as his.
6.When I am faced with difficulties,I usually choose to relevant learning materials or web pages.
7.We hope that our program will encourage more and more people to learn English .
8.According to them,relaxation, stress,is essential for a healthy mind and body.
单句语法填空
1.The Forbidden City is the largest and best (preserve) collection of ancient buildings in China.
2.As far as I am concerned,of the two designs,the latter is far more practical than
former.
3.Street artists have brought brilliant colors to old neighborhoods with their
(creative).
4.All our projects aim (promote) the development of poor and remote communities.
5.My dream school looks a big garden with all kinds of flowers and trees on the campus.
6. (take) part in after-class activities not only makes our school life colourful but also improves our learning.
7.Technology is also the (apply) of scientific knowledge to solve a problem,touching lives in countless ways.
8.Can you give example of something you learned about China from Mandarin
9.Thank you for agreeing to let me take photos these endangered animals.
10.Students can gain valuable experience by (work) on the campus radio or magazine.
完成句子
1.学生们正在制作有关岱庙的应用软件。
The students are the Dai Temple.
2.来自20多个国家的500名学生将参加这次夏令营。
500 students from over 20 countries will the summer camp.
3.我们应该采取必要的措施来保护文化古迹。
We should take possible measures to .
4.一般读者并不知道他在文章中所提到的东西。
What he in his article was unknown to the general reader.
5.他告诉我他要在街道对面的超市门口见我。
He told me that he would meet me at the entrance to the supermarket .
6.为了保持河流和湖泊干净,我们必须采取措施保护它们。
rivers and lakes clean,we must do something to protect them.
【综合】
阅读理解
A
The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home.She is recalling old times as she waits for her family’s arrival.The nursing home has been Melinda’s new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago.Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years.Unfortunately,he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made:to be with each other for every birthday.Melinda knew this was unrealistic but agreed to the promise for Thomas’s sake.
“Thomas,you are completely a dreamer.” Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife.That’s what she loved about him most—he had a vivid imagination.They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away.Mary came within the year,followed by Thomas Benjamin Ⅱ,Lilly-Ann,and Joseph “Little Joey” George.The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love.
“Mom!” Lilly shouted,but it really sounded like a howl.Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband.Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.
When the doors opened,Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless.The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly.The night went on;stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.
However,when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family.With a smile on her face,she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast.“This one is for you,Thomas,though you are not here.”
1.Why did Thomas break his promise
A.He was busy with his work.
B.He died of lung cancer.
C.He had to serve in the army.
D.He stopped loving Melinda.
2.Which of the following best explains “exultant” underlined in Paragraph 2
A.Peaceful.
B.Simple.
C.Stressful.
D.Happy.
3.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.Melinda’s children forgot their father.
B.Melinda was tired of noise.
C.Melinda missed her husband badly.
D.Melinda liked to drink alcohol.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.A Particular Birthday
B.A Woman at a Nursing Home
C.Memories of Old Days
D.A Big Surprise for Melinda
B
Four Most Famous US Bridges
GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE
Standing high above the Hudson River,the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee with Manhattan was inaugurated (举行落成礼) in 1931 after a construction period of almost four years.It is a two level suspension bridge that cost about $52 million to build.Today,almost 300,000 vehicles use the bridge every day,making it one of the busiest bridges in the world.
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Located in San Francisco,the Golden Gate Bridge is an image that the entire world identifies America with,making it one of the famous bridges in the entire country.The construction of this bridge started in the year 1933.It was finally thrown open to public traffic in 1937.Till the year 1957,the Golden Gate Bridge,at a length of 2,737 meters,was the longest suspension bridge (吊桥) in the world.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Located in Brooklyn,the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the US,which connects Manhattan with New York’s most populous borough,Brooklyn.The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge started in 1869 and took fourteen years to complete.At the time many saw the construction of such a large bridge as a folly.The length of the bridge is 1,843 meters.The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood films.
MACKINAC BRIDGE
This is the third biggest suspension bridges in the world at a length of 26,371 feet,therefore making it one of the most famous bridges around the world.The process of building the bridge took almost three and a half years and the bridge was opened for public in 1958.People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.
5.When was the construction of the George Washington Bridge started
A.In 1927. B.In 1929.
C.In 1931. D.In 1934.
6.Which bridge can be seen in several Hollywood films
A.Golden Gate Bridge.
B.Brooklyn Bridge.
C.George Washington Bridge.
D.Mackinac Bridge.
7.What do we know about Mackinac Bridge
A.People have to pay to use it.
B.It faces the heaviest traffic in the US.
C.It is the highest bridge worldwide.
D.The building cost was the most.
参考答案:
【基础】
选择合适短语并用其恰当形式填空
take part in
gave an example of
more than
introduce;to
the same as
refer to
in a fun way
the opposite of
单句语法填空
preserved
the
creativity
to promote
like
Taking
application
an
of
working
完成句子
making an app about
take part in
protect the cultural relics
referred to
across the street
In order to keep
【综合】
阅读理解
A:1-4BDCA
B:ABA