单元素养培优(一) Unit 1
（参考答案）
Ⅰ. 单词拼写
1. Its most remarkable feature(特点) is that it is easy to carry.
2. I admire his passionate belief(信心) in what he is doing.
3. We will gather(集合) at the Students’ Club at 8 p. m. this Friday.
4. If you insist on exercising, you are sure to have an attractive figure(身材) and stay healthy.
5. His voice was warm with friendship and respect(尊敬).
6. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating(装饰) the kitchen wall with his colour pencils.
7. You should really go to a Beijing Opera performance and experience this typical
(典型的) traditional art.
8. From that moment(瞬间), they started to feel anxious and slept badly that night.
9. You put the letter in the envelope(信封) and send it through the post office.
10. The river has two main branches(支流) along its way to the sea.
Ⅱ. 单句语法填空
1. You had better create relaxing atmosphere where we can talk with each other freely.
2. The Great Wall is one of the most important and representative(represent) sightseeing of Beijing.
3. We sent Nancy our congratulations(congratulate) on her winning the gold medal in the 1, 500-metre race.
4. The big hall was empty except for some broken wood chairs.
5. As early as the Western Han Dynasty, it started to become a festival of great significance(significant).
6. You should spend some time reflecting on what you have done recently!
7. Let me extend our sincere wishes for our old school and respectable(respect) teachers.
8. You’d better introduce the history of Chinese poetry briefly(brief).
9. She has had a number of different jobs, ranging(range) from chef to swimming instructor.
10. I am very grateful to you for giving me some advice.
Ⅲ. 完成句子
1. A determined person always tries to finish the job, no matter how hard/difficult it is.
一个意志坚定的人, 无论工作多艰难, 总是会设法完成。
2. We are sure that everything will be better with time going by. 随着时间的推移, 我们确信一切都会好起来的。
3. The use of computers has made it possible for more people to work at home. 计算机的使用使更多的人在家办公成为可能。
4. I remember the whole thing as if it had happened yesterday. 我还记得整件事, 就好像它发生在昨天一样。
5. Look! Little Tom is in tears. Don’t scold him. After all, he is only a boy of six.
看! 小汤姆哭了。不要责骂他。毕竟, 他只是一个六岁的孩子。
6. They decided to carry on walking in spite of the bad weather.
尽管天气糟糕, 他们决定继续走下去。
7. Those two brothers not only look alike, but also have a lot in common.
那兄弟俩不仅长得像, 还有很多共同之处。
Ⅳ. 根据本单元所学语法知识用所给词的正确形式填空
1. The man speaking(speak) to the teacher is our monitor’s father.
2. The problem that he raised at the meeting was quite surprising(surprise).
3. My greatest happiness is serving(serve) the people.
4. Those sitting(sit) on the bench at the end of the classroom are some students’ parents.
5. China and India are both large developing(develop) countries.
6. This hardworking student finally worked out the puzzling(puzzle) problem.
7. The man wearing(wear) a sad look said, “I’ve lost my wallet. ”
8. The house being built(build) for the old is to be completed next month.
Ⅴ. 阅读理解
When the leaves begin to change colors, it means one thing for many travelers: Fall festival season is here. If you’re interested in visiting a fall festival in America, here are some of the country’s best fall festivals for you to choose from.
Wellfleet OysterFest
Wellfleet OysterFest is a two-day event held in Wellfleet, Mass. The meeting on Cape Cod is one that the locals look forward to all year long. Feed on oysters(牡蛎)and other seafood, while you watch the fastest oyster-eaters in the world compete in the famous Oyster Shuck-Off, a competition for taking the outer covering of oysters. The competition is taken very seriously.
Harvest on the Harbor
It takes place in Portland, Maine. The festival celebrates all that is best about Maine’s food and wine. This celebration is held every October, and includes the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition and Savory Samplings at the Marketplace. The latter allows travelers to taste the best local food that Maine has to offer at Casco Bay.
Killington Hay Festival
If you’re looking for a fall festival that includes hay sculptures(干草雕塑), take part in the yearly Killington Hay Festival. When you begin to see the giant hay sculptures, you’ll know you’ve arrived. Past sculptures have changed from a 20-foot-tall kangaroo to a family of penguins.
【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国三个最佳的秋季狂欢节。
1. What can we learn about the meeting on Cape Cod
A. It takes place twice a year.
B. It lasts three days in all.
C. It’s loved by the locals.
D. It’s not open to tourists.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由第二段的第二句可知, 科德角的聚会是当地人一整年都在期待的。由此可见, 科德角的聚会深受当地人喜爱。
2. Who would most probably go to Harvest on the Harbor
A. People who want to go to a festival in November.
B. People who want to try Maine’s local food.
C. The fastest oyster-eaters worldwide.
D. The best cooks around the world.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。由第三段的最后一句可知, 后者可以让游客品尝到缅因州卡斯科湾提供的最好的当地食物。由此可见, 想要品尝缅因州当地食物的人们很大可能会去海港收获节。
3. What do the festivals have in common
A. They all serve seafood.
B. They are all liked by eaters.
C. They all last for two days.
D. They all take place in fall.
【解析】选D。推理判断题。由第一段的最后一句“If you’re interested in visiting a fall festival in America, here are some of the country’s best fall festivals for you to choose from. ”可知这些节日的共同之处是它们都在秋季举办。
Ⅵ. 阅读填句
(2021·济南高一检测)
Celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November, the holiday of Thanksgiving was first observed in 1621 and continues to be an American tradition today. 1 But for most people, the holiday of Thanksgiving is a day with festive meals, parades, football, family and friends, and, of course, turkey. The Thanksgiving holiday is a reminder to give thanks for the good things, people and providential events in our lives.
1. 2
The traditional menu of roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, several types of vegetables(for example, sweet corn, sweet potatoes and so on), cranberry sauce, different sorts of pies, and bread is fairly standard for most families and groups of celebrators.
2. Prepare the food.
Some things can be done prior to the day, such as baking cookies and pumpkin pie, while other things need to be made fresh on the day, such as roasting the turkey.
3. Make the table festive.
3 If not, lay out the items somewhere readily accessible for quick arrangement on the day. Make a Thanksgiving flower arrangement. This can be placed on the table. 4
4. Spend a little time reflecting on the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a chance for many families to spend time together after being apart for much of the year. 5 And you can also share your thoughts about what you feel grateful for. Think of your family’s own ways to express your gratitude on this day and in the year to follow.
A. Find activities to do after the meal.
B. Enjoy some Thanksgiving holiday traditions.
C. Thanksgiving means many things to different people.
D. Prepare for the Thanksgiving meal by selecting the menu in advance.
E. It is a good time to reflect on the love that you have for one another.
F. Get the kids to help set the table as part of their contribution to the preparations.
G. Arrange the table decorations the day before Thanksgiving if you have a separate dining table available.
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章说明了一些庆祝感恩节的方式以及庆祝感恩节的意义。
1. 【解析】选C。根据空格处后“但对大多数人来说, 感恩节是一个有节日大餐、游行、足球、家人和朋友, 当然, 还有火鸡的节日”可知, C项“对不同的人来说, 感恩节意味着很多事情”和下文构成前后转折, 都在讲述感恩节对部分人的含义。故选C。
2. 【解析】选D。根据下文整段的内容“传统菜单包括烤火鸡、土豆泥、馅料、几种蔬菜(如甜玉米、红薯等)、蔓越莓酱、各种派和面包, 这对于大多数家庭和庆祝团体来说是相当标准的”可知, D项“提前选好菜单, 准备好感恩节大餐”是下文的“主题”, 起总结作用。故选D。
3. 【解析】选G。根据本段的主题“让餐桌充满节日气氛”可知, 下文的内容应和餐桌的布置有关。根据空格处后“如果没有, 把这些东西放在一个容易拿到的地方, 以便当天快速布置”可知, G项“如果你有一张单独的餐桌可用, 在感恩节的前一天就把餐桌装饰好”与下文分别对有无餐桌两种情况进行了假设。故选G。
4. 【解析】选F。根据空格处前两句“做一个感恩节插花。这个可以放在桌子上”可知, 此处仍在强调“布置餐桌”。F项“让孩子们帮忙摆桌子, 作为他们对准备工作做贡献的一部分”符合本段的主题。故选F。
5. 【解析】选E。空格处后“你也可以分享你对所感恩的事情的想法”和E项“这是一个很好的时间来反思你们对彼此的爱”表示并列, 都在表示感恩节的意义。同时E项也符合本段的主题“花点时间思考一下感恩节的意义”。故选E。
Ⅶ. 完形填空
As a proud dad of two young children, I love my kids most of the time. 1 there are some specific situations that prove especially 2 for my wife and me: going out to eat with friends who don’t have kids.
Whenever we’d head out to a 3 , it was almost impossible to have a conversation with friends because my son always said, “I am bored. ” So, like many other parents I know, we’d try our best to keep them 4 and give us the best opportunity for saving the evening. We 5 over the phone to our children. I always felt a little guilty doing it, like I was 6 them. Then, I read a great article which is about “Let children get bored again. Boredom is useful. ” When we reach our breaking point, 7 teaches us to respond creatively, to make something happen for ourselves.
The next time we went out to eat, it didn’t take five minutes.
“Can I play a video game ”
“No, ” I responded.
“Then what should I do ”
“I don’t know. You have to 8 something to do. ”
Then something interesting started to happen. My son, who’s learning to read, started 9 . He began sounding out words, wherever he could find them: posted signs, the menu. This was 10 . Of course, that only lasted a few minutes. “Now I 11 don’t know what to do, ” my son told me. “Maybe you can try talking to our friends, ” I 12 . What followed was a great conversation between my children and our adult 13 . They learned about their likes and dislikes, what they shared in 14 .
Best of all, my children were no longer a trouble. They were part of that evening playing a(n) 15 role like the rest of us.
【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和妻子一开始觉得带孩子出去和朋友吃饭非常困难, 后来作者让儿子加入到了朋友的谈话中, 最终孩子们和成年朋友们展开了一场精彩的对话。
1. A. So B. But C. And D. Or
【解析】选B。前文提到作者大部分时间都很爱自己的孩子, 后文提到带着孩子去和没有孩子的朋友出去吃饭是特别具有挑战性的情况, 前后文为转折关系, 应用表示转折的连词But。
2. A. strong B. familiar
C. private D. challenging
【解析】选D。 根据后文“it was almost impossible to have a conversation with friends because my son always said, ‘I am bored. ’”可知, 和没有孩子的朋友出去吃饭, 对作者和妻子来说尤其具有挑战性, 因为孩子总是说他们很无聊。
3. A. cinema B. hospital
C. restaurant D. kindergarten
【解析】选C。 句意: 每次我们去餐馆吃饭, 几乎不可能和朋友们交谈, 因为我儿子总是说“我很无聊。”对应前文“going out to eat with friends”可知, 外出吃饭应该是在餐馆里。
4. A. busy B. powerful
C. curious D. humorous
【解析】选A。 根据后文“and give us the best opportunity for saving the evening”以及“over the phone to our children”可知, 为了不让孩子们打扰到聚餐, 作者他们只好让孩子们忙起来, 没时间打扰他们。
5. A. parked B. turned
C. handed D. knocked
【解析】选C。 结合后文“over the phone to our children”可知, 这里指把电话交给孩子们, hand over“交出”。
6. A. examining B. cheating
C. surviving D. noticing
【解析】选B。 结合前文“I always felt a little guilty doing it, like I was”可知, 作者用手机打发孩子, 让孩子们忙起来, 没时间打扰他们聚餐, 所以作者觉得内疚, 觉得自己好像是在欺骗孩子们。
7. A. honesty B. respect
C. boredom D. convenience
【解析】选C。 honesty诚实; respect尊重; boredom无聊; convenience方便。此处对应前文“Boredom is useful”指无聊教我们做出创造性的反应。
8. A. lose B. buy C. lend D. find
【解析】选D。 结合后文“something to do”以及前文作者拒绝了儿子想要玩游戏的请求, 说明作者想让儿子找点其他的事情做。
9. A. getting away B. looking around
C. gathering up D. taking off
【解析】选B。 getting away离开; looking around环顾四周; gathering up聚集; taking off起飞。结合后文“He began sounding out words, wherever he could find them: posted signs, the menu. ”可知, 儿子环顾四周, 开始念出他能找到的单词。
10. A. amazing B. confusing
C. informal D. responsible
【解析】选A。 结合前文“He began sounding out words, wherever he could find them: posted signs, the menu. ”儿子开始自己找事情做, 拼读他在餐厅里能找到的单词, 作者觉得这很令人惊讶。
11. A. really B. sharply
C. unusually D. obviously
【解析】选A。 根据后文“don’t know what to do”可知单词拼完了, 儿子表示自己真的不知道还能做什么了。
12. A. changed B. debated
C. acquired D. suggested
【解析】选D。 结合前文“Maybe you can try talking to our friends”可知作者在建议儿子和自己的朋友聊天。
13. A. daughters B. students
C. friends D. neighbors
【解析】选C。 此处对应前文“Maybe you can try talking to our friends”指孩子们和成年朋友们展开了一场精彩的对话。
14. A. common B. person
C. advance D. panic
【解析】选A。 结合前文“They learned about their likes and dislikes, what they shared in”可知, 儿子和朋友们进行对话, 了解了彼此的好恶以及共同之处。
15. A. expert B. important
C. possible D. shallow
【解析】选B。 结合前文“Best of all, my children were no longer a trouble. They were part of that evening”可知, 作者的孩子们不再是聚会上的麻烦了, 因为他们也和其他人一样, 成为那个晚上的一部分, 扮演着重要的角色。
Ⅷ. 语法填空
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适当形式。
Edinburgh, 1. __________ (locate) in the southeast of Scotland, is the capital of Scotland.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castles and many restaurants, there are many interesting things for visitors 2. __________ (enjoy) all year round.
Besides, there is more to have fun in Edinburgh. Each year, the Edinburgh International Festival takes place in the city. In late summer, for three weeks, the festival presents classical music, theatre, opera and dance throughout the city. 3. __________ your cultural tastes are, you are sure to find something to enjoy.
So far, the Edinburgh International Festival 4. __________ (earn) its reputation as one of the world’s 5. __________ (great) celebrations of the arts. The founders believed that the programs should be of highest possible artistic standard
6. __________ (present) by the best artists in the world, that the festival should enrich the cultural life of Europe 7. __________ that it should provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit.
The 8. __________ (popular) of the festival led 9. __________ the birth of another festival soon—the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Both of them have been
10. __________ (wide) popular over the past 70 years.
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。苏格兰首府爱丁堡有很多博物馆、商店、历史城堡和餐馆等, 游客一年四季何时来都有有趣的事情可以做, 爱丁堡国际艺术节更是享有世界上最好的艺术庆祝盛典之一的美誉。
1. 【解析】located。考查非谓语动词。分析句意可知, 这是很久之前已经完成, 并且从那以后一直存在的状态, be located最常见的用法就是“坐落在……”。这句话的谓语动词是is, 所以空格处填非谓语动词, 使用过去分词作定语。
2. 【解析】to enjoy。考查非谓语动词。“for+宾语+不定式”是英语中一个常见的结构, 可以在句中作主语、宾语、表语、定语等多种句子成分, 在这句话中作名词things的后置定语。并且在这句话中visitors与enjoy之间是主动关系, 所以使用不定式的主动语态。
3. 【解析】Whatever。考查让步状语从句。分析句子结构可知, 让步状语从句缺少表语。
4. 【解析】has earned。考查动词时态。分析句子成分可知, 空格处缺谓语成分。由句中的So far可知, 这句话应用现在完成时。主语the Edinburgh International Festival表达单数意义, 所以谓语动词也使用单数形式。
5. 【解析】greatest。考查形容词最高级。空格位于名词前, 所以使用形容词。由句中的one of可知, 这里应填形容词最高级。
6. 【解析】presented。考查非谓语动词。这句话的谓语成分为should be, 所以空格处填非谓语动词, the programs与present之间是被动关系, 所以用过去分词作定语。
7. 【解析】and。考查连词。这句话的谓语动词为believed, 其后跟了三个并列的that从句作宾语, 所以在最后一个that从句前应使用并列连词and。
8. 【解析】popularity。考查名词。空格处单词在句中作主语, 所以使用名词。popular的名词形式为popularity。
9. 【解析】to。考查介词。固定短语lead to意为“导致”。
10. 【解析】widely。考查副词。空格处单词修饰形容词popular, 所以填副词形式。
Ⅸ. 读后续写
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。
I was surprised when I received a short message from my father wishing me a happy birthday.
I had expected to hear from my mother, my grandmother and my other relatives but never from my father. Lying in bed, memories of my father flooded back.
When I was a little boy, I regarded my father as a hero able to do anything. However, things slowly began to change. The more I learned, the more I doubted what he said. The gap between us grew and, at last, I didn’t even like communicating with him.
My father, in my mind, had no interest in talking with me. Dinner was the only time we were together. He had no time to watch TV with me. He would tell me to ask my mother if I needed something. He even refused to answer my calls when I phoned from school. I got accustomed to the changes. I thought that perhaps my father no longer loved me, so I hardly communicated with him and even was unwilling to contact him.
As time passed by, however, I began to wonder whether my behavior was right. And I began to be more and more upset. I had no idea how to get along well with him. One day, my mother told me that each time I called, my father was always listening beside her. Suddenly, I hated myself for my cold behaviour toward him.
I tried thousands of times to apologize to my father. In the end, however, I was always too embarrassed about what I had done.
注意: 续写词数应为 150 左右。
But that Saturday, I was so touched by his short message and decided to send a reply: “Thank you, my dear father. ” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Two days later, I decided to go home. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【参考范文】
But that Saturday, I was so touched by his short message and decided to send a reply: “Thank you, my dear father. ” With a sincere heart, I finished the message and sent it out, my lips curving into a smile. My heart pounding fiercely and my palms sweating, I waited for his response nervously and anxiously. After a while, a message sent by father said, “Dad loves you e back whenever you like. ” Seeing this, I felt a great sense of warmth welling up in my heart and surging through me.
Two days later, I decided to go home. As soon as I opened the door, a good smell of meal took hold of me. My mother swept me into her arms with her eyes wet. “I miss you terribly, dear! ” said she. “Where’s my dad ” Sad and disappointed, I found only my mother at home. Suddenly a handsome face appeared. “Surprise! ” my father said. “To me, you are the whole world! ” I hugged him tightly, with tears in my eyes. Indeed, love should be made known to loved ones.单元素养培优(一) Unit 1
（原卷）
Ⅰ. 单词拼写
1. Its most remarkable (特点) is that it is easy to carry.
2. I admire his passionate (信心) in what he is doing.
3. We will (集合) at the Students’ Club at 8 p. m. this Friday.
4. If you insist on exercising, you are sure to have an attractive (身材) and stay healthy.
5. His voice was warm with friendship and (尊敬).
6. Mike was trying to show off his talent by (装饰) the kitchen wall with his colour pencils.
7. You should really go to a Beijing Opera performance and experience this
(典型的) traditional art.
8. From that (瞬间), they started to feel anxious and slept badly that night.
9. You put the letter in the (信封) and send it through the post office.
10. The river has two main (支流) along its way to the sea.
Ⅱ. 单句语法填空
1. You had better create relaxing atmosphere we can talk with each other freely.
2. The Great Wall is one of the most important and (represent) sightseeing of Beijing.
3. We sent Nancy our (congratulate) on her winning the gold medal in the 1, 500-metre race.
4. The big hall was empty except some broken wood chairs.
5. As early as the Western Han Dynasty, it started to become a festival of great (significant).
6. You should spend some time reflecting what you have done recently!
7. Let me extend our sincere wishes for our old school and (respect) teachers.
8. You’d better introduce the history of Chinese poetry (brief).
9. She has had a number of different jobs, (range) from chef to swimming instructor.
10. I am very grateful to you giving me some advice.
Ⅲ. 完成句子
1. A determined person always tries to finish the job, it is.
一个意志坚定的人, 无论工作多艰难, 总是会设法完成。
2. We are sure that everything will be better with time . 随着时间的推移, 我们确信一切都会好起来的。
3. The use of computers has work at home. 计算机的使用使更多的人在家办公成为可能。
4. I remember the whole thing as if it yesterday. 我还记得整件事, 就好像它发生在昨天一样。
5. Look! Little Tom is in tears. Don’t scold him. he is only a boy of six.
看! 小汤姆哭了。不要责骂他。毕竟, 他只是一个六岁的孩子。
6. They decided to carry on walking the bad weather.
尽管天气糟糕, 他们决定继续走下去。
7. Those two brothers not only look alike, but also
那兄弟俩不仅长得像, 还有很多共同之处。
Ⅳ. 根据本单元所学语法知识用所给词的正确形式填空
1. The man (speak) to the teacher is our monitor’s father.
2. The problem that he raised at the meeting was quite (surprise).
3. My greatest happiness is (serve) the people.
4. Those (sit) on the bench at the end of the classroom are some students’ parents.
5. China and India are both large (develop) countries.
6. This hardworking student finally worked out the (puzzle) problem.
7. The man (wear) a sad look said, “I’ve lost my wallet. ”
8. The house (build) for the old is to be completed next month.
Ⅴ. 阅读理解
When the leaves begin to change colors, it means one thing for many travelers: Fall festival season is here. If you’re interested in visiting a fall festival in America, here are some of the country’s best fall festivals for you to choose from.
Wellfleet OysterFest
Wellfleet OysterFest is a two-day event held in Wellfleet, Mass. The meeting on Cape Cod is one that the locals look forward to all year long. Feed on oysters(牡蛎)and other seafood, while you watch the fastest oyster-eaters in the world compete in the famous Oyster Shuck-Off, a competition for taking the outer covering of oysters. The competition is taken very seriously.
Harvest on the Harbor
It takes place in Portland, Maine. The festival celebrates all that is best about Maine’s food and wine. This celebration is held every October, and includes the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition and Savory Samplings at the Marketplace. The latter allows travelers to taste the best local food that Maine has to offer at Casco Bay.
Killington Hay Festival
If you’re looking for a fall festival that includes hay sculptures(干草雕塑), take part in the yearly Killington Hay Festival. When you begin to see the giant hay sculptures, you’ll know you’ve arrived. Past sculptures have changed from a 20-foot-tall kangaroo to a family of penguins.
1. What can we learn about the meeting on Cape Cod
A. It takes place twice a year.
B. It lasts three days in all.
C. It’s loved by the locals.
D. It’s not open to tourists.
2. Who would most probably go to Harvest on the Harbor
A. People who want to go to a festival in November.
B. People who want to try Maine’s local food.
C. The fastest oyster-eaters worldwide.
D. The best cooks around the world.
3. What do the festivals have in common
A. They all serve seafood.
B. They are all liked by eaters.
C. They all last for two days.
D. They all take place in fall.
Ⅵ. 阅读填句
Celebrated annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November, the holiday of Thanksgiving was first observed in 1621 and continues to be an American tradition today. 1 But for most people, the holiday of Thanksgiving is a day with festive meals, parades, football, family and friends, and, of course, turkey. The Thanksgiving holiday is a reminder to give thanks for the good things, people and providential events in our lives.
1. 2
The traditional menu of roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, several types of vegetables(for example, sweet corn, sweet potatoes and so on), cranberry sauce, different sorts of pies, and bread is fairly standard for most families and groups of celebrators.
2. Prepare the food.
Some things can be done prior to the day, such as baking cookies and pumpkin pie, while other things need to be made fresh on the day, such as roasting the turkey.
3. Make the table festive.
3 If not, lay out the items somewhere readily accessible for quick arrangement on the day. Make a Thanksgiving flower arrangement. This can be placed on the table. 4
4. Spend a little time reflecting on the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a chance for many families to spend time together after being apart for much of the year. 5 And you can also share your thoughts about what you feel grateful for. Think of your family’s own ways to express your gratitude on this day and in the year to follow.
A. Find activities to do after the meal.
B. Enjoy some Thanksgiving holiday traditions.
C. Thanksgiving means many things to different people.
D. Prepare for the Thanksgiving meal by selecting the menu in advance.
E. It is a good time to reflect on the love that you have for one another.
F. Get the kids to help set the table as part of their contribution to the preparations.
G. Arrange the table decorations the day before Thanksgiving if you have a separate dining table available.
Ⅶ. 完形填空
As a proud dad of two young children, I love my kids most of the time. 1 there are some specific situations that prove especially 2 for my wife and me: going out to eat with friends who don’t have kids.
Whenever we’d head out to a 3 , it was almost impossible to have a conversation with friends because my son always said, “I am bored. ” So, like many other parents I know, we’d try our best to keep them 4 and give us the best opportunity for saving the evening. We 5 over the phone to our children. I always felt a little guilty doing it, like I was 6 them. Then, I read a great article which is about “Let children get bored again. Boredom is useful. ” When we reach our breaking point, 7 teaches us to respond creatively, to make something happen for ourselves.
The next time we went out to eat, it didn’t take five minutes.
“Can I play a video game ”
“No, ” I responded.
“Then what should I do ”
“I don’t know. You have to 8 something to do. ”
Then something interesting started to happen. My son, who’s learning to read, started 9 . He began sounding out words, wherever he could find them: posted signs, the menu. This was 10 . Of course, that only lasted a few minutes. “Now I 11 don’t know what to do, ” my son told me. “Maybe you can try talking to our friends, ” I 12 . What followed was a great conversation between my children and our adult 13 . They learned about their likes and dislikes, what they shared in 14 .
Best of all, my children were no longer a trouble. They were part of that evening playing a(n) 15 role like the rest of us.
1. A. So B. But C. And D. Or
2. A. strong B. familiar
C. private D. challenging
3. A. cinema B. hospital
C. restaurant D. kindergarten
4. A. busy B. powerful
C. curious D. humorous
5. A. parked B. turned
C. handed D. knocked
6. A. examining B. cheating
C. surviving D. noticing
7. A. honesty B. respect
C. boredom D. convenience
8. A. lose B. buy C. lend D. find
9. A. getting away B. looking around
C. gathering up D. taking off
10. A. amazing B. confusing
C. informal D. responsible
11. A. really B. sharply
C. unusually D. obviously
12. A. changed B. debated
C. acquired D. suggested
13. A. daughters B. students
C. friends D. neighbors
14. A. common B. person
C. advance D. panic
15. A. expert B. important
C. possible D. shallow
Ⅷ. 语法填空
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适当形式。
Edinburgh, 1. __________ (locate) in the southeast of Scotland, is the capital of Scotland.
With its museums, shops, wonderful historic castles and many restaurants, there are many interesting things for visitors 2. __________ (enjoy) all year round.
Besides, there is more to have fun in Edinburgh. Each year, the Edinburgh International Festival takes place in the city. In late summer, for three weeks, the festival presents classical music, theatre, opera and dance throughout the city. 3. __________ your cultural tastes are, you are sure to find something to enjoy.
So far, the Edinburgh International Festival 4. __________ (earn) its reputation as one of the world’s 5. __________ (great) celebrations of the arts. The founders believed that the programs should be of highest possible artistic standard
6. __________ (present) by the best artists in the world, that the festival should enrich the cultural life of Europe 7. __________ that it should provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit.
The 8. __________ (popular) of the festival led 9. __________ the birth of another festival soon—the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Both of them have been
10. __________ (wide) popular over the past 70 years.
Ⅸ. 读后续写
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。
I was surprised when I received a short message from my father wishing me a happy birthday.
I had expected to hear from my mother, my grandmother and my other relatives but never from my father. Lying in bed, memories of my father flooded back.
When I was a little boy, I regarded my father as a hero able to do anything. However, things slowly began to change. The more I learned, the more I doubted what he said. The gap between us grew and, at last, I didn’t even like communicating with him.
My father, in my mind, had no interest in talking with me. Dinner was the only time we were together. He had no time to watch TV with me. He would tell me to ask my mother if I needed something. He even refused to answer my calls when I phoned from school. I got accustomed to the changes. I thought that perhaps my father no longer loved me, so I hardly communicated with him and even was unwilling to contact him.
As time passed by, however, I began to wonder whether my behavior was right. And I began to be more and more upset. I had no idea how to get along well with him. One day, my mother told me that each time I called, my father was always listening beside her. Suddenly, I hated myself for my cold behaviour toward him.
I tried thousands of times to apologize to my father. In the end, however, I was always too embarrassed about what I had done.
注意: 续写词数应为 150 左右。
But that Saturday, I was so touched by his short message and decided to send a reply: “Thank you, my dear father. ” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Two days later, I decided to go home. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
