Unit 1 Past and Present 完形与阅读练习（含答案）

Unit 1 Past and present
完形填空
A
Is the water in the river clean now Have you 1 drunk water directly from the river I guess your answer is “No”. Perhaps you may have tried the water from a well (井) or from a tap. 2 , as I know, many people drink water from a water boiler or the bottled water bought from a shop nowadays.
But things were quite 3 many years ago. At that time, all the small rivers around us were very clear and the water was very clean. If you were 4 , you could just take some water from the 5 with your hands and drink it directly. It was cool and sweet. In 6 , when it was hot, you could swim in the river. 7 comfortable it was!
However, all these were in the past. Things 8 a lot over these years. There is more and more waste now. The rivers are full of all kinds of waste. Most of the river water has become very dirty 9 the large population. Some river water is not even clean for us to wash our hands.
What a 10 ! I wonder when I can taste the clear and safe river water again.
( )1. A. already B. just C. ever D. never
( )2. A. However B. Though C. Since D. Yet
( )3. A. same B. easy C. difficult D. different
( )4. A. thirsty B. hungry C. tired D. sleepy
( )5. A. well B. lake C. sea D. river
( )6. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
( )7. A. What B. How C. Why D. When
( )8. A. turned B. have turned C. changed D. have changed
( )9. A. because B. because of C. instead D. instead of
( )10. A. matter B. fact C. luck D. pity
B
Dear Mom,
How are you I’ve been in Singapore for a whole day. I 1 my day in the Universal Studios Singapore.
The Universal Studios theme park 2 seven parts: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away and Madagascar. There are also many small 3 , so I have bought some nice gifts for you and Dad.
First, I went to Sci-Fi City. It is an exciting place for science fiction fans. 4 , I couldn’t ride the roller coaster there because it didn’t work today.
5 would miss Far Far Away if he or she likes the film series, Shrek. The most 6 thing in this place is to watch the 4-D Adventure film. I enjoyed it very much.
A visit to Madagascar was the 7 end of my tour. I met the Madagascar characters, 8 , Alex, Gloria and Donkey. I waved to them 9 they were passing.
It was a really wonderful experience, 10 I didn’t have enough time to visit the other parts of the park. I hope you will visit this country one day.
Yours,
Andy
( )1. A. took B. spent C. gave D. made
( )2. A. includes B. describes C. leaves D. opens
( )3. A. bookshops B. clothes shops C. pet shops D. souvenir shops
( )4. A. Luckily B. Comfortably C. Sadly D. Happily
( )5. A. Everyone B. Nobody C. Anyone D. Somebody
( )6. A. exciting B. excited C. sad D. sadly
( )7. A. happily B. hopeless C. helpless D. helpful
( )8. A. as well as B. instead of C. for example D. such as
( )9. A. if B. until C. while D. after
( )10. A. although B. and C. or D. so
C
For most children, the most useful way of spending their time is playing a game. It doesn’t matter 1 the game is. Things become better when they need a (n) 2 to play with. On the one hand, it is quite 3 for the development of a child’s personality (个性) to win and to 4 the best ways to get that. On the other hand, if a child only cares about 5 , then for him, playing a game is funny only when he wins. Or if he finds a better partner, he will get 6 and he doesn’t want to go on playing.
It’s parents’ 7 to make their children know that: you can’t always win and there are many unpleasant moments 8 when you have to learn how to lose. The idea is to compete, to prove you are good, not only to win.
In a word, playing a game is not funny only when you win. It is funny 9 you enjoy it and try your best to win. If you are just a little bit unlucky, don’t 10 a lot. You will surely prove your abilities some other day.
( )1. A. how B. why C. what D. when
( )2. A. owner B. worker C. student D. partner
( )3. A. useful B. simple C. correct D. special
( )4. A. pay attention to B. take pride in C. jump out of D. think of
( )5. A. playing B. studying C. winning D. losing
( )6. A. unhappy B. lonely C. relaxed D. excited
( )7. A. rule B. duty C. plan D. habit
( )8. A. in life B. in the future C. in fact D. in the way
( )9. A. or B. and C. when D. before
( )10. A. worry B. believe C. wish D. imagine
D
Mr Brown lived in a small town. One day he 1 a long journey. It was very late when he was going home. 2 he found that a man 3 behind him. Mr Brown went faster, and the man walked faster, too. 4 Mr Brown walked slowly and the man slowly, 5 .
Now, they were coming near a garden. Quickly Mr Brown ran 6 it. He tried to get away from the man in this way, but he failed. He was very afraid. He rushed and the man rushed after him. Now Mr Brown stopped. “Excuse me…”he said. “What do you want 7 ”
“ 8 , sir,” answered the man. “You see, I have to 9 Mrs King a bag and I asked the man at the station. He told me, ‘Go right after that man. He lives in the house just next to 10 . ’”
( ) 1. A. have B. go C. is D. had
( ) 2. A. Suddenly B. Quietly C. Badly D. Fortunately
( ) 3. A. was coming B. come C. was walking D. walk
( ) 4. A. What B. When C. Where D. How
( ) 5. A. neither B. either C. still D. too
( ) 6. A. into B. on C. of D. at
( ) 7. A. something B. anything C. do D. to do
( ) 8. A. Sorry B. Excuse me C. OK D. No
( ) 9. A. borrow B. lend C. give D. bring
( ) 10. A. Mrs King B. Mr Brown C. you D. me
E
I’m very happy to visit Beijing again. The place 1 a lot over the years.There are many new roads and buildings now. Yesterday, I went to 2 Qiming Middle School, I worked there 3 I finished college course. I lived in Beijing until I 4 , then my wife and I moved to 5 city . It is famous for its long history---Xi’an. Maybe you don’t believe I couldn’t find the way to the school! A taxi-driver took me there 6 . He said, “Beijing changes too fast. Sometimes 7 a Beijinger cannot find the way.
Now English can be heard 8 in Beijing. Many people now are having English classes in the 9 schools after working. Some of them can speak English well. I’m 10 Beijing has become a world city.”
( )1. A. changed B. has changed C. changes D. change
( )2. A. go B. visit C. return to D. arrive
( )3. A. before B. after C. for D. since
( )4. A. married B. have married C. got married D. am married
( )5. A. other B. another C. the other D. others
( )6. A. at the last B. at first C. in the past D. in the end
( )7. A. although B. but C. even D. however
( )8. A. everywhere B. somewhere C. nowhere D. however
( )9. A. morning B. night C. private(私人的) D. day
( )10. A. happy B. sad C. sorry D. sure
答案
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阅读理解
A
Henry was worried. This was his first time to take a plane. He was taking a trip to Hong Kong. He didn’t know how to find his seat, so he went to the air hostess (空姐) and asked, “Could you help me I can’t find my seat.” The air hostess showed him his seat and told him to sit down and fasten the seat belt (系上安全带).
She told Henry, “Sir, don’t move about when the plane went up — you had to sit in your seat for a few minutes. And your ears might feel a little uncomfortable when the plane went up, but you didn’t need to worry about it, because many people felt like that. When the plane flew very high, you could stand up and walk around. You could also read books and newspapers, listen to music or watch films. Three other air hostesses and I would bring food and drinks. If you need, please tell us.”
“Oh, thank you. It’s great that I can watch films on the plane. I won’t be bored all the way. Thank you so much,” said Harry.
( )6. Where was Henry going
A. China. B. England. C. America. D. Japan.
( )7. The underlined words “move about” means “ ”.
A. eat a lot C. talk with others
B. do some reading D. walk here and there
( )8. How many air hostesses would bring food and drinks
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
( )9. The air hostess told Harry that his might feel a little uncomfortable on the plane.
A. ears B. eyes C. feet D. arms
( )10. Harry might next on the plane.
A. walk around B. watch films
C. read newspapers D. listen to music
B
New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch people bought the land for only ＄24! They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name to New York.
　　New York had an excellent harbour(港口). Many people from all over the world came by sea and landed in New York. These people wanted a better life. New York seemed to give them that. By 1835, New York became the largest city in the United States. New York City used to have five smaller towns but now they are all part of the same city. They are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
　　Today, New York is home to millions of people from all over the world. These different cultures make New York an exciting place to visit. There's much to do in New York. You can take a helicopter(直升飞机)riding through the city, ride horses in Central Park, see a movie in the afternoon and watch the sunset(日落)over the Brooklyn Bridge. Don't worry if you get hungry. Some restaurants are open 24 hours a day!
( )1.A long time ago, many people came to New York ________.
A. by train B. because it was beautiful
C. to look for a better life D. to travel
( )2. New York became the largest city in the United States ________.
A. about three hundred years ago
B. over two hundred years ago
C. about one hundred and eighty years ago
D. one hundred years ago
( )3. The writer suggests that the tourists watch the sunset in ________.
A. Brooklyn B. Queens C. the Bronx D. Staten Island
( )4. Which of the following is NOT true about New York
A. The city got the name “New York” in 1664.
B. New York is a big and exciting city.
C. New York has five smaller towns now.
D. Americans were the rulers of the city in the 17th century.
( )5. What can’t you do in New York
A. Taking a helicopter riding through the city.
B. Riding horses in Central Park.
C. Seeing a movie in the afternoon.
D. Climbing mountains.
C
Great changes have taken place in family life because of science and industry. In the past, when more Americans lived on farms, the typical(典型的) family had many children. In a farm family, parents and their children often lived with grandparents. Often too, uncles and aunts lived nearly. But when industry became more important than agriculture(农业) in American life, families became smaller because industry requires(要求) workers who are ready and able to move off the land and to move again whenever necessary. And large families cannot be moved from place to plac as smaller families can. So, at present people want to have smaller families.
In the future, because of industrialization(工业化), a typical family will be required to move even more often than now, so families will be even smaller. The typical family may have childless and only a man and a woman. A small number of families may take raising children as their main work. At the same time they may also raise other people’s children, leaving those families free to move from job to job.
( )1.Which of the following topics is discussed in the passage
A. Development of science and industry in America.
B. Influence(影响) of science and industry on American families.
C. Harmful effect of industrialization
D. Social problems resulting from the highly developed science and industry in America.
( )2.What kind of families are described in the passage
A. Families of the past
B. Families of the past and the future
C. Families of the past and of the future
D. Families of the past, the present and the future.
( )3.According to the writer, what is one of the reasons that families are getting smaller in America
A. Children tend to leave their parents and grandparents when they grow up.
B. People stop caring for having children
C. The need for workers who are able to move at any time has been increasing.
D. Both old and young people prefer to live by themselves.
( )4.Who will take the main work to raise children in the future
A. Most families
B. All families
C. Social workers
D. A small number of families
( )5.What can you infer from the passage
A. Science and industry have caused thousands of families to split(破裂).
B. Children do not live with their parents or grandparents.
C. Large families can hardly survive(幸存) in modern society.
D. Americans are very choosy with their jobs.
D
Over thirty thousand years ago people from northern Asia(亚洲) went to America, we call these people Indians.
The Indians went to America because the weather began to change. Northern Asia became very cold. Everything froze. They had to move or die. How did the first Indians go to America They walked!
Later Columbus found the New World in 1492. At first, only a few Europeans followed. They travelled to America in boats. For the next three hundred years, about 500,000 people went there. Then the number grew very quickly. From 1815 to 1915, over thirty- two million Europeans left their countries and went to the United States. The biggest groups were from Germany and Italy. These Europeans spoke many different languages. Most of them tool almost no money. They went to America so that they could find a better life.
( )1. went to America first.
A. People from northern Asia. B. People from Europe
C. People from Germany D. Columbus
( )2.--Why did the Indians go to America
--Because .
A.northern Asia became very hot B.northern Asia became very cold
C.they were interested in America D.they liked travelling
( )3.The New World is .
A. Italy B. northern Asia C. Germany D. America
( )4.The first Europeans went to America .
A.by ship B.by bike C.by boat D.by train
( )5.These Europeans .
A.didn’t speak the same language
B.spoke English only
C.spoke German only
D.spoke both English and German
E
For a long time being happy was considered natural，and there was nothing special to do about it. Now we know that we can work at getting along well with other people. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better.
One way is being unselfish，not wanting everything your own way or asking for the best share of everything, including the attention of your friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad ones in other people.
You don’t have to be spineless(无骨气的)in order to be popular. In fact，you will be liked and respected(尊重)if you are not afraid to stand up for your rights(权利). But do it politely and pleasantly. One way to develop a good character is being friendly and polite to your own group, to older people，to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you.
You cannot expect to be perfect, so you must learn not to be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed unless he refuses to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged(泄气的) when they know their unpleasant qualities—selfishness，laziness，etc. Just remember that we all have some of these faults and have to fight against them.
When something is wrong，it is best to try to make it right. Perhaps you don’t like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why，and look at yourself，too. Make sure that you are not doing something to make others dislike you. In time, things may turn out all right, then you simply have to learn to get along the best you can with the situation, without thinking too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you can’t change.
( ) 1．Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined part
A.Not sharing anything with others.
B.Not thinking too much of yourself.
C.Not attracting the attention of your friends.
D.Not making friends with people who have bad points.
( ) 2．How can we get along well with others according to the passage
A.We should find out unpleasant qualities in others and in ourselves.
B.We should show others our unpleasant qualities.
C.We should stand up for our rights in any way we like.
D.We should fight against our unpleasant qualities.
( ) 3．What can we know from the passage
A.Even if we don’t have good relationships with others，we needn’t work at it.
B.Even if someone is not important to us，we still need to treat him politely.
C.Even if we are willing to learn from our mistakes，we are still to be blamed.
D.Even if the situation cannot be changed, we still need to worry much about it.
F
Shenzhen is a city in South China．It is not very big, but it has attracted people of the whole country and the whole world as well．
Just about twenty years ago, it was only a small fishing village．There were not many people there．Most of them lived on fishing．Things have greatly changed since the 1980＇s．It became the first special economic zone(经济特区) in China．
Because of the opening policy(政策), economic changes between China and the outside world have increased greatly．People can come and go easily between Shenzhen and Hong Kong．Both foreigners and Chinese have built a lot of factories, companies and tourists' attractions there．People all over the country have come to find jobs．Many of them have settled down in this new booming(兴起的) city．
Shenzhen is developing so fast that it has become a well－known metropolis(大都市) in China．
( ) 1．Shenzhen lies China．
A．in south of B．to south of C．in north of D．on south of
( )2．About twenty years ago most of the people in Shenzhen ．
A．worked in the factories B．did housework
C．caught fish for a living D．lived a happy life
( ) 3．When did Shenzhen become a special economic zone﹖
A．At the end of the 1880s B．In the 1980s
C．At the beginning of the 1880s D．In the 1790s
( ) 4．What have foreigners done in Shenzhen﹖
A．They have come to visit their friends．
B．They have built a lot of factories and companies．
C．They have got plenty of money from China．
D．They have come to buy things．
( ) 5．Many of them have settled down in this new booming city．“settled down” means ．
A．made down B．sat down C．began to work D．stayed there
答案
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