Unit 6 Earth first ——Understanding ideas
一、用所给单词的正确形式填空
1.With winter __________(come),it’s time to buy warm clothes.
2.I’ve never heard the word __________(use)in spoken English.
3.The foreigner tried his best,but still couldn’t make his point __________ (understand).
4.When I came in,I saw Dr Li __________(examine)a patient.
5.Don’t leave the water __________(run)while you brush your teeth.
三、完形填空
Many years ago,Dad worked as a farmhand(农场工人).At that time,he had a horse.Every Saturday he 1 to the town after dinner and spent a few hours on social activities with other farmhands,such as drinking,chatting,and playing cards in the cafe. 2 Saturday evenings,the cafe was crowded because many farmhands were there.Before midnight Dad returned home on his horse,quite satisfied with his 3 .In his words,he 4 thought of changing his job.
At the age of 31,Dad married my mother who was a school teacher.In the following spring I came 5 into the world.Life became hard,so my mother felt 6 .She told Dad that they must make a 7 .
My mother had spoken of how some famous persons, especially Thomas Edison who was born in a poor family,fought against fate and achieved greatness and fame.And she 8 that I would some day become a great leader 9 men or cities and Dad should be a successful businessman.So she 10 Dad to give up his job as a farmhand, sell his horse and 11 a small business of his own.And I went to high school and college.She even sent me abroad for 12 education when I graduated from college.
Under the drive of my mother’s hope,Dad and I achieved 13 we have today.Dad runs a big international 14 and I am a successful lawyer 15 great fame in my country,though not a leader as my mother expected.
Dad said,without my mother,we wouldn’t be what we are today; at least,he would remain a farmhand.So he got a lesson of life—sometimes we really need drive from outside.
1.A.ran B.walked C.rode D.drove
2.A.On B.In C.For D.At
3.A.horse B.entertainment
C.beer D.life
4.A.often B.never C.ever D.sometimes
5.A.laughing B.crying C.sleeping D.singing
6.A.unimportant B.busy
C tired D.unsatisfied
7.A.living B.decision C.change D.house
8.A.cared B.forgot C.hoped D.knew
9.A.ruling B.training C.helping D.protecting
10.A.warned B.wanted C.persuaded D.allowed
11.A.sell B.find C.design D.start
12.A.closer B.farther C.higher D.easier
13.A.which B.that C.how D.what
14.A.company B.school C.farm D.cafe
15.A.suffering B.following
C.sharing D.enjoying
三、阅读理解
Reusable straw with cleaner & case
This stainless steel straw(不锈钢吸管) is a good product to replace single use straws.The straw folds(折叠) into four,meaning you can carry it in your pocket.It's also easy to clean,thanks to the supplied brush.You can get it now for just $24.99 — that's 50% off.
Aduro HomeDome Smart Outlet(插座)
This new product fits in any outlet and allows you to control the power supply through your phone.This means you can cut your energy use,from lights to heaters.The Aduro is now 60% off at just $19.99.
Omega AXL Inkless Pen
Millions of ballpoints are made and thrown away each year.The Omega AXL is a green replacement—this amazing pen puts down perfect lines using a special kind of aluminium.It never runs out,and your drawings will always stay clean and tidy.Worth $39.99,the Omega pen is now discounted(打折扣) to $29.99.
Altgalley chopsticks
Disposable(一次性的) chopsticks are another example of unnecessary waste.The Altgalley chopsticks are better for the planet,and they won't affect the taste of your dish.In addition,they are specially designed so they will stand upright.This makes sure that the chopsticks stay clear of restaurant table dirt.You can get a pair now for $11.99,saving 33 percent on the usual price.
1.Which product offers the highest discount
A.Reusable straw.
B.Altgalley chopsticks.
C.Omega AXL Inkless Pen.
D.Aduro HomeDome Smart Outlet.
2.What do we know about the Omega AXL Inkless Pen
A.It can be used for a very long time.
B.It is a kind of ballpoint pen.
C.It can be easily erased.
D.It can stand upright.
3.What do the four products have in common
A.They can be connected to smartphones.
B.They are widely popular with families.
C.They are environmentally friendly.
D.They are easy to carry and clean.
一、用所给单词的正确形式填空
1.coming。考查现在分词。此处winter和come是主动关系,故用现在分词形式。
2.used。考查过去分词。此处use和前面的word是动宾关系,在句中作宾语补足语,故用过去分词。
3.understood。考查过去分词。make...done意为“使……被完成”,make his point understood,使他的观点被理解。
4.examining。考查现在分词。句意:当我走进来时,我看到李医生正在检查病人。
5.running。考查现在分词。此处water和run之间是主动关系,故用现在分词。
三、完形填空
1.C。考查动词辨析。ran跑;walked走;rode骑;drove开车。由下文的Before midnight Dad returned home on his horse可知他是骑马去的,所以选C。
2.A。考查介词辨析。此处意为“在周六的晚上”,在具体的某一天的晚上,用介词on,故选A。
3.D。考查名词辨析。horse马;entertainment娱乐;beer啤酒;life生活。结合语境可知他是对自己的生活感到满足,故选D。
4.B。考查副词辨析。often经常;never从不;ever曾经;sometimes有时。由他对生活感到满足可知,应该是不会换工作,故选B。
5.B。考查动词辨析。laughing笑;crying哭;sleeping睡觉;singing唱歌。婴儿都是哭着出生的,所以选B。
6.D。考查形容词辨析。unimportant不重要的;busy忙的;tired累的;unsatisfied不满足的。由下文说到让爸爸换工作和对我的期待可知,妈妈对现在的生活感到不满意,所以选D。
7.C。考查名词辨析。living生计;decision决定;change改变;house房子。上文说了妈妈对生活感到不满意,所以应该是要做出改变,故选C。
8.C。考查动词辨析。cared关心;forgot忘记;hoped希望;knew知道。下文中的“有一天我能成为一个伟大的领导人”是妈妈的一种期望,所以选C。
9.A。考查动词辨析。ruling统治;training训练; helping帮助;protecting保护。leader的职责是统治人民或城市,所以选A。
10.C。考查动词辨析。warned警告;wanted想;persuaded劝说,说服;allowed允许。由下文可知妈妈是说服爸爸卖了马,所以选C。
11.D。考查动词辨析。sell卖;find发现;design设计;start开始。此处指让爸爸卖了马开始他自己的一个小生意,所以选D。
12.B。考查形容词辨析。四个选项都是形容词的比较级形式。closer更近的;farther更远的,更深一层的(指程度);higher更高的,常指高度;easier更容易的。由妈妈对我的期待可知,应该是出国受更深一层的教育,选B。
13.D。考查关系词辨析。由下一句对我和爸爸成就的描述可知,是实现了我们今天所拥有的,故选D。
14.A。考查名词辨析。company公司;school学校;farm农场;cafe咖啡馆。run表示经营,结合上文妈妈劝爸爸做生意可知爸爸是经营着一家国际大公司,故选A。
15.D。考查动词辨析。四个选项都是现在分词,此题中作伴随状语。suffering遭受;following跟随;sharing分享;enjoying享受。great fame表示盛誉,与enjoy搭配,表示享受盛誉,故选D。
三、阅读理解
1.D [细节理解题。由四种产品的价格信息可知,不锈钢吸管打五折,智能插座打四折,无墨笔打七五折,可站立筷子打六七折;因此,智能插座折扣力度最大。]
2.A [细节理解题。由Omega AXL Inkless Pen部分中的“It never runs out”可知,这种笔可长久使用。]
3.C [推理判断题。由各产品的产品介绍中的“replace single use straws;cut your energy use,from lights to heaters;The Omega AXL is a green replacement;The Altgalley chopsticks are better for the planet”可知,不锈钢吸管能代替一次性吸管,智能插座能减少能量消耗,无墨笔能取代用完即丢弃的圆珠笔,可站立筷子比一次性筷子更环保、卫生。因此,每个产品都在某方面对环境有利,属于环境友好型产品。]