Section Ⅳ Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing
一、单句语法填空
1.The question in this book is hard ____________(answer).
2.____________ is reported in the newspaper that another meeting will be held between the two sides.
3.I was firmly of the opinion ____________we should not give Jackson any more money.
4.In contrast ____________your belief that we shall fail,I know we shall succeed.
5.____________(compare) with his previous movies shows how Lee has developed as a director.
二、完成句子
1.据说电影很感人。
the film is moving.
2.谢谢你能原谅我的无礼。
Thanks for ________________________being impolite.
3.他们为保护文化遗产筹集了资金。
They have ____________________________________cultural heritage.
4.这些专家拍了旧建筑的一些照片。
The experts ____________________________________old buildings.
5.你和他都不可能晋升。
you he ____________likely to get promoted.
三、阅读理解
A
One week after I started working in Beijing,I decided to visit a place of interest called the Summer Palace.Before setting off,I researched into it on the Internet.The Summer Palace is composed mostly of a lake,but it’s surrounded by beautiful greenery and a walkway that circles the lake.It is recommended that you give the Summer Palace about three hours.If you try to walk around it,it could take five or six hours.With that knowledge of it,I set off.
The highlight of the tour had to be the view from the Tower of Buddhist Incense.It sits on top of a large hill overlooking the lake and that is worth the climb.And in the Summer Palace,unlike most of the other places,photography wasn’t allowed in most of the buildings.“No Photos” signs could be seen beside most of the statues of Buddha and the other artifacts(手工艺品).
Another highlight was seeing the stage created for the Dowager Empress where she watched the opera and other theatre items.There are box seats that surround the stage and it was the largest stage created in Imperial China.You could almost imagine royalty reviewing the actors from the boxes and the stage.
I do recommend taking a boat ride if you go,which takes you from one side of the lake to the other side where you can see another set of buildings.And it is fun.You can also rent an electric or paddle boat if you want.But since it was just me,I went on one of the biggest boats with other people.
I spent another four hours wandering around the Summer Palace.But I didn’t see all of it because it was getting dark.I am looking forward to visiting it again.
1.Before setting off to the Summer Palace,the author .
A.asked others about it
B.didn’t think it was large
C.didn’t know what to see
2.While visiting the Tower of Buddhist Incense,the author .
A.walked around the lake
B.touched some artifacts
C.couldn’t take photos as she liked
D.wasn’t deeply impressed by it at all
3.What do we know about the second highlight mentioned in the text
A.It sits on top of a hill.
B.It is the largest stage all over China.
C.Operas are performed there at times.
D.It was for the royalty to watch performances.
4.Why did the author choose to take a ride in a big boat instead of other boats
A.Because the author was persuaded to do that.
B.Because the author wanted to be more comfortable.
C.Because the author wanted to save some money.
D.Because it was more suitable for the author to do that.
B
Among the seven wonders of the ancient architectural(建筑方面的) world,the pyramids in Egypt are the only ones still standing.
For 1,000 years,they were the tallest buildings in the world.Built with prehistoric technology,they were an architectural mystery,as strange as the Sphinx(狮身人面像).
No one really knows how they were built.The first historical record,by the Greek writer Heroditus,came 2,000 years later.Without hard facts,there have been many theories.
Hollywood has mostly followed the examples from the Greek record:100,000 slaves worked hard for 20 years.Others believe a very large slope snaked around the pyramids.An American recently put forward the theory that kites could have lifted the 2-ton stones.
Now Houdin,a French architect,says that after studying the pyramids for eight years,he has solved the mystery with the help of 3-D computer animation(三维动画).He believes the pyramids were built from the inside out through an internal slope that goes around a central point.“This is completely new.Everyone before me thought that the pyramids were built from the outside,and only from the outside,”he said.
Scholars of ancient Egypt are interested.“It’s a theory which sounds reasonable.Scholars of ancient Egypt agree it ought to be tested,and it doesn’t cause damage,so I wouldn’t be surprised that within a year,we have the final answer,”said Bob Brier,a scholar at Long Island University.
If that is the case,we’ll know the truth about the pyramids in the blink of an eye,considering this mystery has lasted for nearly 5,000 years.
5.According to the passage,how many ancient wonders in architecture have disappeared so far
A.Four. B.Five.
C.Six. D.Seven.
6.There are many theories of how the pyramids were built because .
A.researchers have different professional knowledge
B.researchers research the pyramids from different aspects
C.there are no reliable records of how the pyramids were built
D.there are many stories about how pyramids were built
7.The French architect Houdin put forward his theory with the help of .
A.many experts
B.computer technology
C.some scholars of ancient Egypt
D.the historical record
8.The underlined phrase “in the blink of an eye” in the last paragraph probably means .
A.in a short time
B.in the distant future
C.only by using your own eyes
D.in the state of uncertainty
C
Stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP, is rising quickly in popularity. The idea is simple. ①_____People enjoy it for many reasons.
First, it's easy. Almost anyone, young or old, can get on a board and start paddling around. It doesn't take much skill. Second, it's healthy. ②_____ Maintaining your balance while paddling helps you lose weight and get stronger. Third, there are many different ways to enjoy SUP. Anywhere you can canoe — lakes, rivers and oceans — you can do SUP. ③_____ When touring, you might explore a small area for an hour. Or you could pack camping supplies on your paddle board and take an overnight trip. You might also enjoy experiencing the peace and quiet of nature from a paddle board. And don't forget the view! From a paddle board, you can see out to the horizon and down into the water.
④_____ YouTube videos can introduce you to basic SUP techniques. You'll also discover that there are different kinds of paddle boards for different kinds of paddle boarding. One is sure to fit you perfectly.
Different kinds of accessories (配件)open up more possibilities for fun on a paddle board. Would you like to attach a camera or a fishing pole to your paddle boar Do you want to tie down some camping equipment for a big trip ⑤_____
Stand-up paddle boarding is a great way to enjoy nature, exercise and have fun. Give it a try!
A. SUP is a safe, effective exercise.
B. Do you want to race and surf big waves
C. And don't forget to wear a personal flotation device!
D. There's SUP surfing, racing, fishing and even "touring"!
E. You can learn a lot of important things about SUP by searching online.
F. You stand on a floating board and use a paddle to travel across the water.
G. Some companies can make sure you safely enjoy your time on a paddle board.
参考答案
一、单句语法填空
1to answer 2. It 3.that 4.with/to 5.Comparison
二、完成句子
1.It’s said that
2.forgiving me for
3.raised money for preserving
4.took some photos of
5.Neither;nor;is
三、阅读理解
A
1.D细节理解题。根据第一段的“Before setting off,I researched into it on the Internet.”可知,出发前作者了解了一些颐和园的情况。
2.C推理判断题。根据第二段的“‘No Photos’signs could be seen beside most of the statues of Buddha and the other artifacts.”可推断,作者不能尽情地拍照。
3.D细节理解题。根据第三段的“Another highlight was seeing ... and other theatre items.”以及后文内容可知,这个地方是供清皇室成员观看表演的。
4.D推理判断题。根据第四段的“You can also rent an electric or paddle boat if you want.But since it was just me,I went on one of the biggest boats with other people.”可知,这种选择更适合作者。
B
5.C推理判断题。根据第一段可知,世界古建筑的7大奇观只有金字塔仍然存在,因此其他的6个已经消失了。
6.C推理判断题。根据第三段内容和该段最后一句可知,答案为C项。关于金字塔是如何建成的,并没有可靠的记载。
7.B细节理解题。根据第五段第一句可知,Houdin借助的是电脑技术。
8.A词义猜测题。根据上下文内容可以猜出前半句的意思:如果情况的确如此,我们将眨眼间(很快)就能知道金字塔的真相。上文提到一年以内就可能会有结论,所以相对于五千年,一年只是眨眼间的工夫。
C
这是一篇说明文。站立式冲浪板是一种享受自然、锻炼和乐趣的运动,文章介绍了人们喜欢它的原因。
1:根据上文“The idea is simple. (这个原理很简单。)”可知,此处内容与解释关于站立式冲浪板简单的原理有关,选项F“You stand on a floating board and use a paddle to travel across the water. (你站在一块浮板上,用桨在水面上划。)”符合语境,故选F。
2:根据下文“Maintaining your balance while paddling helps you lose weight and get stronger. (划桨时保持平衡可以帮助你减轻体重,变得更强壮。)”可知,此处内容与站立式冲浪板是健康的锻炼有关,选项A“SUP is safe, effective exercise. (站立式冲浪板是安全、有效的锻炼。)”符合语境,故选A。
3:根据上文“Third, there are many different ways to enjoy SUP. (第三,有许多不同的方式来享受SUP。)”和下文“When touring, you might explore a small area for an hour. (在旅游时,你可以花一个小时探索一个小领域。)”可知,此处内容与享受站立式冲浪板的多种方式有关,选项D“There's SUP surfing, racing, fishing and even “touring”! (有站立式冲浪板冲浪、赛跑、钓鱼、甚至“旅游”!)”符合语境,选项中的touring呼应下文的touring。故选D。
4:根据下文“YouTube videos can introduce you to basic SUP techniques. You'll also discover that there are different kinds of paddle boards for different kinds of paddle boarding. (YouTube视频能给你介绍基本的站立式冲浪板技术。你还会发现,不同种类的冲浪运动有不同种类的冲浪板。)”可知,此处内容与可以在线上搜索到站立式冲浪板的技术知识有关,选项E“You can learn a lot of important things about SUP by searching online. (通过在线搜索,你可以学到很多关于站立式冲浪板的重要知识。)”符合语境,选项中的online呼应下文的YouTube videos。故选E。
5:根据上文“Different kinds of accessories(配件)open up more possibilities for fun on paddle board. Would you like to attach a camera or fishing pole to your paddle board Do you want to tie down some camping equipment for a big trip (不同种类的配件可以打开冲浪板的更多乐趣。你想把相机和鱼竿附在你的冲浪板上吗 你想为一次大旅行带上一些露营装备吗 )”可知,此处内容与冲浪板的漂浮配件有关。选项C“And don't forget to wear a personal flotation device! (别忘了带上个人漂浮装置!)”符合语境,故选C。