Module 2 Traffic Jam Grammar
一、填空
1.Let's keep to the point or we ___________(not reach) any decisions.
2.Before you quit your job, __________(consider) how your family would feel about your decision.
3._____________(make) what you're doing today important，because you're trading a day of your life for it.
4.Close the door of fear behind you, and you __________(see) the door of faith open before you.
5.Every day _______________(read) a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.
6.If he thinks he can cheat me, just ___________(let) him try!
7.Please ____________(be) glad, dear. Everything will be better.
8.Don't ____________(leave) the club or you will not come back.
9._____________(give) me a chance, and I'll give you a wonderful surprise.
10.Mary, you __________(sit) beside me.
二、七选五
There is one thing that everyone wants more than anything else. ①______ They think that when they have enough money to buy such things as houses, farms, and cars, they will have the one thing that everyone wants.
Other people believe that if they know enough they will find this thing. ②______ Still others think that if they have power, they will find this thing. Some people keep telling themselves:" When I am a boss, I will no longer have to search for this thing. "
What is it that everyone wants more than anything else What is it that all of us keep working and striving for(奋斗) each day ③______
Happiness is a strange thing. ④______ What will make one man happy may not make another man happy. Some men say that happiness comes from helping others; other men say that happiness comes from making life more pleasant for everyone. What do you mean when you say "That makes me happy."
⑤______ Perhaps you will learn something that will bring you peace of mind, comfort, money or it may be what you search for—happiness.
A.It is happiness.
B.It does not mean the same to all men.
C.They study all their lives in search of it.
D.Happiness means the same to everyone.
E.Some people try to get it by making money.
F.Read what different people have said about happiness.
G.When one man feels happy, another man may feel sad.
三、阅读理解
Traffic jams and cities, it seems, go hand in hand. Everyone complains about being stuck in traffic, but, like the weather, no one seems to do anything about it. In particular, traffic engineers, transportation planners, and public officials responsible for transportation systems in large cities are frequently criticized for failing to solve the traffic jam.
But is the traffic jam a sign of failure Long queues at restaurants or theater box offices are seen as signs of success. Should transportation systems be viewed any differently I think we should recognize that the traffic jam is an unpreventable by-product(副产品) of successful cities, and view the "traffic problem" in a different light.
Cities exist because they improve social communication and economic trade. The traffic jam occurs where there are lots of people but limited space. Culturally and economically successful cities have the worst traffic problems, while decaying cities don't have much traffic. New York and Los Angeles are America's most crowded cities. But if you want access to major brokerage houses(经纪行), you will find them easier to reach in crowded New York than in any other large cities. And if your company needs access to post-production film editors or satellite-guidance engineers, you will reach them more quickly through the crowded freeways of LA than through less crowded roads elsewhere.
Despite the traffic jam, a larger amount of social communication and economic trade can be made better in large, crowded cities than elsewhere. Seen in this light, the traffic jam is an unfortunate result of prosperity(繁荣), not a cause of the economic fall and urban decay. So while we can consider the traffic jam as increasing cost in the areas of big cities, the cost of inaccessibility in uncrowded places is almost certainly greater.
There is no doubt that the traffic jam brings the terrible economic and environmental damage in places like Bangkok, Jakarta, and Lagos. But mobility(流动性) is far higher and traffic jam levels are far lower here in the US, even in our most crowded cities. That's why, for now, we don't see people and capital streaming out of San Francisco and Chicago, heading for cities like El Centro and McAllen.
1. We can conclude from the first paragraph that _____.
A. the traffic jam and weather are the two factors preventing the development of big cities
B. the traffic jam seems to be very difficult to deal with
C. if traffic engineers try their best, the traffic jam can be solved
D. public officials are always criticized for misusing their power
2. By saying "decaying" (in Para. 3), the author probably means _____.
A. less powerful and influential B. developing
C. rich and successful D. small-sized
3. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The traffic jam has caused terrible effects in cities such as Bangkok and Lagos.
B. The traffic jam in San Francisco has resulted in the capital flowing out.
C. The traffic jam level in Jakarta is lower than that in the US.
D. McAllen is as crowded and successful as San Francisco.
4. What's the author's opinion on the traffic jam
A. In cities, the traffic jam is avoidable.
B. The traffic jam is both a sign of failure and a sign of success.
C. The traffic jam is the result of successful cities.
D. The traffic jam can promote social communication and economic trade.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：won't reach
解析：考査时态。知意:不要偏离主题,否则我们将无法作出任何决定。or后面的简单句是对将来情况的描述,故用一般将来时。
2.答案：consider
解析：句意:你在辞掉工作之前,要考虑你家人对你决定的感受。考查祈使句。
3.答案：Make
解析： 句意:让你今天做的事情有意义,因为你正拿你生命中的一天来换取它。本题考查特殊句式。根据句意可知前半句为祈使句,用来给别人提建议,故填动词原形Make。
4.答案：will see
解析：句意:关上你身后的惧怕之门,你就会看到信心之门在你面前敞开。这是祈使句+ and/or+陈述句结构。根据句意,应该用一般将来时。
5.答案：read
解析：考查祈使句。句意:每天把一条谚语大声朗读几遍直到你记住它。until引导时间状语从句,因此前部分为主句,只有动词原形能构成祈使句。
6.答案：let
7.答案：be
8.答案：leave
9.答案：Give
10.答案：sit
二、七选五
答案：ECABF
解析：1.空前句子提到"有一样东西是每个人最想得到的"。空后句子解释"他们认为当他们有足够的钱买房子、农场和汽车等东西时，他们就会得到每个人都想得到的那样东西了"由此可知，设空处应该说的是有些人试图通过挣钱得到这个东西。故选E项。E项中的it代替前句中的one thing；money与后句的money相对应。
2.根据前文的... if they know enough...可知，有些人是想靠学习寻找这个东西。故选C项。C项中的study与前文的know enough相呼应。
3.空前提出问题——人们最想得到的东西到底是什么？下文是在分析人们对幸福的看法。故该空选A项，直接给出前面问题的答案。并引出下文。
4.根据空后的句子 What will make one man happy may not make another man happy.可知，并不是所有人对幸福的理解都是相同的。故选B项。
5.根据后文Perhaps you will learn something…可知该空应填表不建议的句子。空前段落在解说不同的人对幸福的不同看法由此可知，该空应是建议大家去解读不同的人对幸福的不同看法。故选F项。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.A; 4.C
解析：1.考查推理判断。根据第一段中的"like the weather, no one seems to do anything about it"可知,人们对交通堵塞现象无能为力,说明交通堵塞问题很棘手,难以解决。
2.考查词义猜测。由该词所在句子中的while(而,却)表对比可知, decaying的意思应与上文中的successful相反,故选A项。
3.考查细节理解。根据最后一段第一句"There is no doubt that the traffic jam brings the terrible economic and environmental damage in places like Bangkok, Jakarta, and Lagos"可知A项正确,其他选项均与文中事实不符。
4.考查观点态度。根据第二段最后一句和第五段可知,作者认为交通拥挤是城市成功的一个不可避免的副产品,应该从另一个不同的角度来看待交通拥挤现象,故选C。文中作者并没有提到交通堵塞是一种失败,B项不正确。Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World Function, Listening and Speaking, Pronunciation, Writing, Everyday English and etc.
一、填空
1.Now you must be interested in enjoying some pictures ___________(relate) to the school life in the UK，aren’t you
2.______________(fortune)，the child’s parents bought the last air cleaner in the shop.
3.The British are used to the ___________(predict) weather, so they usually take an umbrella when they go out.
4.Many species are in danger because of our ____________(destroy) of the natural environment.
5.“We must take action to reduce the smog,” said the teacher, __________(point) to the sky.
6.In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world as _____________(predictable).
7.In my view, each method has different _________(strong) and weaknesses.
8.Be very careful with this situation, it can be _____________(danger) if it isn’t handled properly.
9.There are clear ___________(indicate ) that the economy is improving.
10.An operation is beginning to try to save a species of crocodile from _________(extinct).
二、七选五
There are many kinds of clouds. Clouds are an important part of Earth's weather.
How Do Clouds Form
The sky can be full of water. But most of the time you can't see the water. The drops of water are too small to see. They have turned into a gas called water vapor. ①_____ The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things like bits of dust, ice or sea salt.
②_____
Clouds get their names in two ways. One way is by where they are found in the sky. Some clouds are high up in the sky. Low clouds form closer to Earth's surface. In fact, low clouds can even touch the ground. These clouds are called fog. Middle clouds are found between low and high clouds. ③_____ Cirrus clouds(卷云) are high clouds. They look like feathers. Cumulus clouds(积云) are middle clouds. These clouds look like giant cotton balls in the sky.
④_____
Most of the water in clouds is in very small droplets. The droplets are so light that they float in the air. Then they turn into larger drops. When that happens, gravity causes them to fall to Earth. We call the falling water drops "rain". When the air is colder, the water may form snowflakes instead.
Why Do Scientists Study Clouds
Clouds are important for many reasons. Rain and snow are two of those reasons. At night, clouds reflect heat and keep the ground warmer. During the day, clouds make shade that can keep us cooler. ⑤_____ Scientists use satellites in space to study clouds. Scientists also study clouds on other planets. Mars has clouds that are like the clouds on Earth. But other planets have clouds that aren't made of water.
A. What Are Clouds
B. What Causes Rain
C. What Are Some Types of Clouds
D. There are varied shapes of clouds.
E. Another way clouds are named is by their shape.
F. As the water vapor goes higher in the sky, the air gets cooler.
G. Studying clouds helps scientists better understand Earth's weather.
三、阅读理解
The earliest report of a monster related to Loch Ness(尼斯湖) appears in the Life of St. Columba by Adomnan, written in the 7th century. According to Adomnan, writing about a century after the events he described, the Irish monk Saint Columba was staying in the land of the Piets with his companions when he came across the locals burying a man killed by the River Ness. They explained that the man had been swimming in the river when a "water beast" attacked him and dragged him under.
They tried to rescue him in a boat, but were able only to drag up his dead body. Hearing this, Columba shocked the Piets by sending his follower Luigne moccu Min to swim across the river. The monster came after him, but Columba made the sign of the Cross and commanded, "Go no further. Do not touch the man. Go back at once." The monster immediately halted as if it had been "pulled back with ropes” and fled in terror.
The oldest manuscript(手稿) relating to this story was put online in 2012. Believers in the Loch Ness Monster often point to this story, which takes place in the River Ness rather than the loch itself, as evidence for the creature’s existence as early as the 6th century. However, doubters question the story’s truth, noting that water-beast stories were extremely common in medieval(中世纪的) saints’ lives; as such, Adomnan's tale is likely to be a recycling of a common theme attached to a local landmark.
According to the doubters, Adomnan’s story may he independent of the modem Loch Ness Monster legend entirely. In an article for cryptozoology,A. C. Thomas notes that even if there were some truth about the story,it could be explained as meeting with a walrus(海象) or similar creature that had swum up the river.
1.Based on the passage, when was the man attacked by the Loch Ness Monster
A.In the sixth century. B.In the seventh century.
C.In the eighth century. D.In the ninth century.
2.What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean
A.Came into view. B.Acted quickly.
C.Stopped following. D.Came from nowhere.
3.Why were the Piets shocked
A.Because Columba made the sign of the Cross.
B.Because Luigne moccu Min was not hurt at all.
C.Because the monster came after Luigne moccu Min.
D.Because Luigne moccu Min was sent to swim in the river.
4.According to the doubters, we can know that _________.
A.there was no truth about Adomnan’s story at all
B.what Adomnan met might have been a walrus
C.Adomnan was lying to the world
D.Adomnan’s story is likely to be based on the modern Loch Ness Monster legend
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：related
解析：考査非谓语动词。句意:现在你一定有兴趣欣赏一些与英国学校生活有关的图片,不是吗 分析句子结构可知,此处用非谓语动词。relate与pictures之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用动词-ed形式作定语。
2.答案：Fortunately
解析：考査词形转换。句意:幸运的是,那个孩子的父母买到了那家商店里的最后一台空气过滤器。空处修饰整个句子,应用副词形式。
3.答案：unpredictable
解析：考査形容词。句意:英国人习惯了这难预测的天气,因此他们外出时常带把伞。根据句意并分析句子结构可知,此处用形容词unpredictable。
4.答案：destruction
解析：考査名词。句意:由于我们破坏了自然环境,许多物种正处于危险中。根据句意并分析句子结构可知,此处应用名词,故填destruction。
5.答案：pointing
解析：考査动词-ing形式。句意:老师指着天空说我们必须要采取行动来减少雾霾"。point与the teacher之间是主动关系,故用动词-ing形式短语作状语表伴随。
6.答案：unpredictable
7.答案：strengths
8.答案：dangerous
9.答案：indications
10.答案：extinction
二、七选五
答案：FCEBG
解析：①根据F项中的"the air gets cooler"与下文中的The cooler air相呼应可知,应选F项。
②根据文章结构可知,空处应为段落标题。根据第二段和其他段落的标题可知,段落标题应为特殊疑问句且本段在介绍云的类型,因此选C项。
③根据本段中的"Clouds get their names in two ways"和下文内容可知,空处应是另一种给云命名的方法。故选E项。
④空处应为段落标题,由于本段介绍雨的形成,因此选B。
⑤根据本段标题和上文中的"At night, clouds reflect heat and keep the ground warmer. During the day, clouds make shade that can keep us cooler"可知,G项符合语境。故选G项。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.A; 2.C; 3.D; 4.B
解析：1.考查细节理解。由第一段中的"…written in the 7th century. According to Adomnan, writing about a century after the events he describe"可知,该事件发生在六世纪。
2.考查词义猜测。由语境"as if it had been ‘pulled back with ropes’ and fled in terror"可推知该词在此处的意思是"停止跟随",故答案为C。
3.考查细节理解。由第二段第二句"Hearing this, Columba shocked the Picts by sending his follower Luigne moccu Min to swim across the river"可知,皮克特人感到吃惊的原因是Columha派Luigne moocu Min下河游泳。
4.考查细节理解。由最后一段中的“it could be explained as meeting with a walrus(海象) or similar creature that had swum up the river"可知B项正确。Module 2 Traffic Jam Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
一、填空
1.From my point of view this book is worth _________(read) carefully.
2.They decided to make a full ___________(explore) of the accident.
3.To research the problem of water pollution, I'd like you to look at a study ____________(conduct) in Australia in 2015.
4.The school is near the train station so it is very convenient for students __________(travel).
5.All the people are worried about the __________(explore) who got lost in the sea last week.
6.Would it be ___________(convenience) for you to attend the interview at 2 pm tomorrow
7.He became a ___________(construct) worker after he dropped out of school.
8.This is the most ___________(impress) architecture I've seen on this trip.
9.It's illegal to read people's private letters without __________(permit).
10.People working in cities often move to ____________(suburb) areas for big houses and open space.
二、语法填空
Getting around in Beijing is convenient. Taxis are on the streets 24 hours a day. ①_________(simple)raise your hand, and a taxi appears in
no time. You should check the cab has a business permit and make sure you ask for a receipt. Public transport ②_________ (offer) a cheap way to get around in Beijing. There are many buses in Beijing, but they can get very crowded. It's a good idea ③_________ (avoid) public transport during the rush hour. Fares are cheap, ④_________ (start) at 1 yuan. Air-conditioned buses cost more. Tourists shouldn't miss the 103 bus ⑤ offers one of the most ⑥_________ (impress) routes. If you get on a double-decker bus, make sure you sit upstairs. You'll have ⑦_________ good view of the rapidly changing city. Most buses run from about 5 : 00 am to midnight. However, there is also a night bus service, ⑧_________ (provide) by buses with a number in the 200s. There are 4 underground lines in Beijing, and several lines are ⑨_________ construction. Trains are fast and convenient, but rush hours can be terrible. A one-way trip costs 3 yuan. Station names ⑩_________ (mark) in pinyin.
三、阅读理解
I realized something this morning. I have been writing for 34 years. It all started when I was just 18 years old. As a boy I had read literally(确实) hundreds of books. I had a thirst for knowledge that seemingly could never fade. Then suddenly I found I had something I wanted to share. I tried to ignore it, but as any writer will tell you once the ideas awaken inside of you they won't leave you alone until you write them down. I didn't have a computer, a word processor, or even a typewriter. Still, I grabbed a pen and lined notebook paper and wrote everything that was burning inside of me.
When I was done I didn't know how to share it. There was no Internet back then, no smartphones, or no social media. I sought out the editor (编辑) of my local county newspaper and asked him to print what I had written. He was a good man full of both wisdom and kindness. He not only printed my first story but agreed to publish (刊登) anything else I was willing to write. I continued to write new articles each week and shared them first with other local papers and later online as well. Years later at the urging of my readers I even self-published two collections of my stories.
Through my writing I slowly became better than I was. In my writings I encountered my best self. In my writings I discovered the goodness and light that lie in us all. In my writings I found great love and joy and encouraged others to choose love and joy as well. I also found that we all are writers whether we put pen to paper or not. With every choice we make, with every thought we hold, and with everything we do we are writing our own life story.
Lance Wubbels once wrote, "I hope you realize your life is truly your life. It belongs to you. It is your story to write with love. Day by day, line by line, write it well."
1.As a boy, when the author found he had something he wanted to share, _________.
A.he wrote it down B.he managed to ignore it
C.he shared it on social media D.he told it to a writer
2.How did the author begin his writing career
A.He was hired as a newspaper editor. B.He put his stories online by himself.
C.He self-published two books. D.He was helped by a local newspaper editor.
3.What does the author think of writing
A.Writing takes practice and efforts. B.Writing can benefit oneself and others.
C.Writing helps people tell right from wrong. D.Only with a pen can one write his life story.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A.A way to be a writer B.A way to share ideas
C.Living is writing D.Writing is the source of love
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案:reading
解析：考查worth的用法。be worth doing sth.意为"值得做某事",此处是主动形式表示被动意义。
2.答案：exploration
解析：考査名词。句意:他们决定对这场事故做一次全面的研究。空处在句中作宾语,故用explore的名词形式。
3.答案：conducted
解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,study与conduct之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,且由in 2015可知, conduct表示的动作已经完成,故应用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
4.答案：to travel
解析：考查动词不定式。句意:这个学校在火车站附近,所以学生们旅行很方便。本句属于"it is+adj.+ for sb. to do sth."结构其中it作形式主语,真正的主语是后面的动词不定式,故填to travel。
5.答案：explorer
6.答案：convenient
7.答案：construction
8.答案：impressive
9.答案：permission/being permitted
10.答案：suburban
二、语法填空
答案：1. Simply2. offers3. to avoid4. starting5. which/that6. impressive7. a8. provided9. under10. are marked
解析：
本文讲述了在北京出行的各种交通方式。
1. Simply【解题思路】考査副词。修饰动词raise要用副词形式。
2. offers【解题思路】考査动词的时态和主谓一致。此处讲述的是客观情况,应该用一般现在时,且主语是不可数名词,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。
3. to avoid【解题思路】考査非谓语动词。此处是句型"It's+n. + to do sth.",其中It是形式主语,真正的主语是动词不定式,故填to avoid。
4. starting【解题思路】考査非谓语动词。Fares与start之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,故用start的动词-ing形式。
5. which/that【解题思路】考査定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语从句,指代先行词the 103 bus,并在从句中作主语,故填which/that。
6. impressive【解题思路】考查词形转换。空处修饰后面的名词,应该用impress的形容词形式impressive。
7. a【解题思路】考査冠词。have a good view是固定用法,意为 "有一个好的视野",故填a。
8. provided【解题思路】考査非谓语动词。根据语境及空后的by可知,空处应用动词-ed形式作后置定语。
9. under【解题思路】考査固定搭配。under construction意为"正在......建设中"。
10. are marked【解题思路】考查时态和语态。此处表示一般情况, 应用一般现在时;因表示"被标记",故应用被动语态。
三、阅读理解
答案：1-4.ADBC
解析：1.考查细节理解。依据第一段的内容尤其是尾句可知,作者拿起笔,把想到的东西写了下来,故选A项。
2.考查细节理解。依据第二段的内容可知,一个当地报纸的编辑不仅把作者的第一个故事印刷在报纸上,而且同意刊登作者愿意写的任何东西。故选D项。
3.考查细节理解。依据第三段中的"In my writings I found great love and joy and encouraged others to choose love and joy as well"可知,作者通过写作得到爱和快乐,同时也鼓励他人选择爱和快乐,故选B项。
4.考查主旨大意。作者通过写作这件事,谈到人生,在倒数第二段作者总结到"With every choice we make, with every thought we hold, and with everything we do we are writing our own life story",由此可知,我们时时刻刻都在书写我们自己的故事,因此生活就是写作,故选C项。Module 3 Body Language and Non-verbal Communication Function, Listening and Speaking, Pronunciation, Writing, Everyday English and etc.
一、填空
1.The operation could p _______ his life by two or three years.
2.It was a l _______ broadcast, not a recording.
3.Tom, our h _______, introduced us to the other guests.
4.She sat and s _______at the letter in front of her.
5.She b _______to pick up her comb from the floor.
6.Lack of work experience puts college graduates at a huge disadvantage when _______ (compete) with laid-off workers.
7.A kind passenger paid for my ticket, without which I _______ (catch) the last train.
8.Without electricity, human life _______ (be) quite different today.
9.Without his wartime experiences, Hemingway _______ (write) his famous novel A Farewell to Arms.
10.By the time you have finished this book, your meal _______ (get) cold.
二、七选五
Forgiveness
To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.
①_______Try the following steps:
Calm yourself.②_______You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.
Don’t wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way.③_______Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.
Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.
④_______If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.
Don’t forget to forgive yourself.⑤_______But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.
A.Why should you forgive
B.How should you start to forgive
C.Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.
D.Try to see things from your offender’s angle.
E.For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.
F.To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.
G.If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.
三、阅读理解
Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising that there are many expressions of cats. Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries(金丝雀). If someone looks very proud of or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary.
Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a small animal it catches. So if you play cat and mouse with someone, you change between different kinds of behaviour when dealing with another person. For example, a child might offer something sweet to his little brother and then take it away when the little brother reaches for it.
You may have known that cats spend most of their time sleeping. Sometimes people sleep for a short time during the day. This is called a catnap. Americans might say that something is "the cat's miaow" or “the cat’s pajamas(睡衣裤)” to describe something that is the best or finest. A "copycat" is someone who acts just like someone else or copies another personas work. A "fat cat” is a person with a lot of money.
If you tell about something that was supposed to be a secret, we say you let the cat out of the bag. If you are not able to speak or answer a question, someone might ask if the cat has got your tongue.
Have you ever watched children in the classroom when their teacher leaves for a few minutes "When the cat’s away, the mice will play" will best describe that situation.
You may have heard this expression : Curiosity killed the cat. This means being too concerned about things that are not your business might cause problems.
If your home is very small, you might say there is not enough room to swing a cat. But you probably should not try this at home!
1.What does the text mainly talk about
A.Cats and their habits. B.Expressions of cats.
C.Cats and other family pets. D.The relationship between humans and cats.
2.Which can describe a person who is proud to have completed a job successfully
A.The cat has got his tongue. B.He plays cat and mouse with someone.
C.He looks like the cat that ate the canary. D.There is not enough room to swing a cat.
3."When the cat’s away,the mice will play" probably means that ________.
A.people often behave badly when they are not watched over
B.students should be well taught by teachers in school
C.students are afraid of their teachers in class
D.people should help each other when they are in trouble
4.The text might be found in a book about _______.
A.science B.history C.animals D.culture
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：prolong
2.答案：live
3.答案：host
4.答案：stared
5.答案：bent
6.答案：competing
解析：句意:缺乏工作经验使大学毕业生在和失业人员竞争时处于劣势。when competing=when college graduates compete。
7.答案：couldn't have caught
解析：句意:一位善良的乘客为我付了票钱,否则我就赶不上最后一趟火车了。考查含蓄条件句。 without which = if I hadn’t got the ticket。
8.答案：would be
解析：句意:假如没有电,人类现在的生活会大不相同。考查含蓄条件句:without electricity=if there were no electricityc 。
9.答案：wouldn’t have written
解析：句意:如果没有战争经历的话,海明威就不会写出他有名的小说《永别了,武器》。考查含蓄条件句。当句中出现without、with、but for、otherwise等词时,句子的谓语动词用would/should/could/might+have done表示与过去事实相反的情况。
10.答案：will get
解析：句意:等你看完这本书了,你的饭就凉了。考查动词时态。题干中, By the time后的从句时态为现在完成时,表达现在看来以后要发生的动作或存在的状态,因此主句谓语动词的动作发生在将来。
二、七选五
11.答案：B; F; G; D; E
解析：1. B〔提示：上文提及原谅的好处，空后的Try the following steps暗示了此空提出如何开始原谅这一行为，故选B。〕
2.F〔提示：本段围绕的中心话题就是如何做到让自己冷静、平静下来，后面具体列举了些让自己平静的技巧：深呼吸，想好的事情等，故选F。〕
3.G〔提示:本段的中心话题是不要等着别人向你道歉，前面的内容说明了等待别人道歉不靠谱，故选G。〕
4.D〔提示：后文喑示了换位思考的重要性，故选D。〕
5.E〔提示：本段围绕的话题是要学会原谅自己，所以E选项符合。〕
三、阅读理解
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.A; 4.D
解析：1.考查主旨大意。通读全文可知,本文主要讲了关于猫的一些英语表达。故选B。
2.考查细节理解。根据文章第一段中的"If someone looks very proud of or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the canary"可知,如果某个人看起来对自己非常自豪或者很满足,我们可以说"He looks like the cat that ate the canary",故选C。
3.考查句意理解。根据文章倒数第三段中的"Have you ever watched children in the classroom when their teacher leaves for a few minutes"及常识可知,在不被人监督的情况下,人们的行为通常 会变差,故选A。
4.考查推理判断。通读全文可知,本文主要讲了关于猫的一些英语表达,属于文化范畴,故选D。Module 5 A Trip Along the Three Gorges Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
一、填空
1.It seems to me that I (meet) this man somewhere before.
2.When I stopped my car, I saw him ____________(walk ) along the street in his new suit.
3.Sea water ___________(contain) salt can’t be drunk.
4.When asked why he went there, he said he was sent there ____________(train) for a space flight.
5.At the meeting place of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River ____________(lie) Chongqing, one of the ten largest cities in China.
6.The soldiers finally managed to enter the city ___________(surround) by the enemies.
7.We watched the train until it disappeared in the ___________(distant).
8.They’re here to learn the skills of trade from some of their foreign __________(colleague).
9.Tom ___________(narrow) passed the exam, because the teacher took his illness into consideration when marking.
10.The magician usually uses a ___________(wood) box to perform his tricks.
二、语法填空
During the Spring Festival, Peter Hessler, an American teacher of English, and a colleague decided to take a boat downstream along the Yangtze River. They decided to buy tickets for a crowded boat which is ①__________(main) for goods and people trading along the river. The boat didn’t stop at the temples and there wouldn't be any other foreigners on it. On a beautiful afternoon, they ②__________ (sail) downstream through a ③__________ (hill) region. They slept through the first gorge, the Qutang Gorge. The next day they went through the big gorges on the Yangtze River. It was a lovely morning ④__________ they went through the Wu Gorge. They passed the Xiang River, home of Qu Yuan, ⑤__________ third century BC poet. There was so much history along the Yangtze River. Every rock looked like a person or animal, every stream ⑥__________ (join) the great river earned its ⑦__________ (legend),and every hill was heavy ⑧__________ the past. As they came out of the third gorge, the Xiling Gorge, they sailed into the ⑨__________ (construct) site of the dam. All the passengers came on deck. They took pictures and pointer] at the site, but they weren't allowed ⑩__________ (get) off the boat.
三、阅读理解
You may know the Eiffel Tower as one of the most famous man-made monuments(纪念塔) in the world, and you’d be absolutely right! Read on to learn about the history of the great Eiffel Tower.
Travelers from around the world flock(蜂拥) to Paris, France, to visit the Eiffel Tower, making it the most-visited paid monument in the entire world! In fact, in 2010, the Eiffel Tower welcomed its 250 millionth visitor!
The history of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the famous monument. Construction began in January of 1887 and was completed in about two years. Their plan was to finish the tower in time to be the entrance for the World’s Fair in 1889. This fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, which took place from 1789 to 1799.
The height competition
Located on the Champs de Mars, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris. It was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York was built. Then the spire(尖顶) on the top of the tower was added, raising its height to 17 feet taller than the Chrysler Building. It is now 1,063 feet tall! There are various copies of the Eiffel Tower in the world including a half-scale model al the Paris Las Vegas.
Three shades of the wonder
Some pictures make the Eiffel Tower look like a dark iron color. But it is, in fact, bronze. Not only that, but the tower is actually painted three different shades to make it appear even taller : darkest on the bottom and lightest on the top.
1.Why was the Eiffel Tower constructed
A.To show great respect for Gustave Eiffel.
B.To make Paris the most visited city in the world.
C.To be the sign of French people’s construction skill.
D.To be the entrance arch for the World’s Fair in 1889.
2.Which of the following does the author mention in the passage
A.The political meaning of the Eiffel Tower. B.The disadvantages of the Eiffel Tower.
C.The location of the Eiffel Tower. D.The cost of the Eiffel Tower.
3.What can we know about the Eiffel Tower according to the passage
A.It is the most famous man-made monument.
B.It has a hall-scale model at the Paris Las Vegas.
C.It was finished in exactly two years.
D.It is made of iron.
4.What’s the main purpose of the passage
A.To introduce the historical meaning of the Eiffel Tower.
B.To raise people's awareness of protecting the Eiffel Tower.
C.To offer people some information about the Eiffel Tower.
D.To call on people to visit the Eiffel Tower.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：have met
解析：考査时态。句意:似乎以前我在哪里见过这个人。根据句意和before可知,此处要用现在完成时,表示已经发生的动作。
2.答案：walking
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:当我停下车的时候,我看见他穿着一身新衣服,正在沿着街道走。此处是see sb. doing sth.结构,表示"看到某人正在做某事”。
3.答案：containing
解析：考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知, 句子的谓语动词是can’t。因Sea water与contain之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,故应用动词-ing形式作后置定语,相当于一个定语从句which contains salt。
4.答案：to be trained
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:当被问及他为什么去那里时,他说他被派往那里接受一个关于太空飞行的训练。 分析句子结构可知,此处应用动词不定式作目的状语;又因不定式的逻辑主语he是train这一动作的承受者,故用不定式的被动式。
5.答案：lies
解析：考査全部倒装和主谓一致。句意:重庆坐落在长江与嘉陵江的交汇处,是中国十大城市之一。表方位的地点状语提前以表示强调时,句子完全倒装,将谓语动词置于主语之前;句中主语为Chongqing,所以谓语动词用第三人称单数。
6.答案：surrounded
解析：考査非谓语动词。句意:战士们最终设法进入了被故人包围的城市。the city和surround之间是被动关系, 故用动词-ed形式作定语。
7.答案：distance
8.答案：colleagues
9.答案：narrowly
10.答案：wooden
二、语法填空
答案：1. mainly2. sailed3. hilly4. as/when5. the6. joining7. legends8. with9. construction10. to get
解析：
本文讲述了一个美国英语老师与同事一起游历长江三峡的见闻。
1. mainly【解题思路】考査副词。空处修饰is,故应用副词mainly, 表示“主要地"。
2. sailed【解题思路】考査动词时态。这里讲的是过去发生的事情,故用一般过去时。
3. hilly【解题思路】考査词形转换。空处修饰名词region应用形容词形式,且意为"多山的",故填hilly。
4. as/when 【解题思路】考查连词。根据语境,在一个美丽的早晨,他们穿过了巫峡,故用as/when引导时间状语从句,意为"当…...时"。
5. the【解题思路】考查冠词。序数词前应加定冠词the,表示"第......"。
6. joining【解题思路】考査非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句子的谓语动词是carried,故空处应填非谓语动词,因 every stream与 join是逻辑上的主谓关系,应用动词-ing形式作定语。
7. legends【解题思路】考查名词复数。根据语境可知,此处表示每条汇入长江的河都有它自己的传说故事,表示复数概念,且legend 为可数名词,故应用名词复数形式。
8. with【解题思路】考査介词。be heavy with意为"充满,满载(某物)",为固定搭配。
9. construction 【解题思路】考查词形转换。construction site为固定短语,意为"建设工地”。
10. to get【解题思路】考査非谓语动词。allow sb. to do为固定搭配,此处是其被动形式。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.B; 4.C
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"Their plan was to finish the tower in time to be the entrance for the World’s Fair in 1889"可知,埃菲尔铁塔是为了作为当时的世博会的入口而修建的。故选D。
2.考查细节理解。根据第四段中的"Located on the Champs de Mars, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris"可知,文中提到了埃菲尔铁塔的位置。故选C。其他三项文中均未涉及。
3.考查细节理解。根据第四段最后一句可知,埃菲尔铁塔在世界各地有多个复制品,其中一处位于Paris Las Vegas,故选B。
4.考查写作意图。根据文章第一段以及后面各个小标题可知,文章主要介绍了埃菲尔铁塔的历史及其相关信息,故选C。Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World Grammar
一、填空
1.The only ____________(survive) in the plane crash was badly injured but the doctors said he would pull through.
2.With today’s vote we are now incredibly close to __________(make) health insurance reform a reality in our country.
3.I’m sorry to tell you that you didn’t pass the exam. You could _________(do) better, but you didn’t try your best.
4.At first nobody in the group noticed the child’s _____________(disappear).
5.His room was filled with all kinds of model planes ___________(design) by himself.
6.This is one of the rooms that __________(damage) in the fire yesterday. It is the only one of accidents which __________ (take place) in the area since 2017.
7.You might need time to work through the difficulties you meet and adapt __________ new circumstances.
8.The weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I __________ have taken the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.
9.A product can be related _________ other products for various reasons.
10.You’ll find taxis waiting at the gate _____________ you can take to your workplace.
二、七选五
Color is fundamental in home design-something you’ll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to create rooms you’ll love to live in. Do you want a room that’s full of life Professional Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day ①_____, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.
Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point. ②_____, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there’re really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.
③_____. They’re the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.
Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves. ④_____. They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.
The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you’re looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant. ⑤_____.
A. While all of them are useful
B. Whatever you’re looking for
C. If you’re experimenting with a color
D. Small color choices are the ones we’re most familiar with
E. It’s not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces
F. So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time
G. Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways
三、阅读理解
The first time I saw Feifei she was chasing a motorcycle. My China Daily colleague, Greg Fountain, was chasing her. Feifei had been left in a trash box on a sidewalk in the Sanlitun area of Beijing. Some kind people rescued her, then Greg and his lovely bride, Maria, volunteered (自愿) to take care of her temporarily.
I took Feifei home that afternoon and sent a WeChat message to my Chinese wife that I had a surprise waiting for her. She probably thought I meant good food, or flowers. She had never had a dog before and was a bit afraid of it. I'm sure that she initially agreed that we could keep Feifei just because I had been badly missing having a dog. I had to go on a four-day reporting trip the first week after Feifei moved in. My wife would call frequently and say, "She’s barking. What does she want " Now, a month later, I hear her whispering, n I love you, little girl. n
I’ve found that Chinese culture and American culture are usually not that different. In many aspects, I think Chinese culture is better. But,I have to say, with respect to dogs, Americans have it right. It saddens me to see small kids shying away in fear from a five-kilogram puppy. In the US,they would run up and give her a hug. On the other hand, this attitude is changing. I walk Feifei ever\r morning in the great park by the Yuan dynasty(1271 —1368) walls, where many people walk dogs.
Growing up,my big collie(柯利牧羊犬) named Lad was my best friend. I couldn’t imagine going through the difficult middle-school years without him.
Young children with dogs are found to learn language faster, read better, and have larger vocabularies. Teenagers with dogs are more emotionally stable and self-confident. Dogs are not just for the kids. My wife says I have smiled a lot more since we got Feifei. The scientific evidence says she’s right about that.
1.Why did the author take Feifei home
A.His wife needed a dog friend. B.He wanted to send a gift to his wife.
C.He loved to keep a dog deeply. D.His wife was good at looking after dogs.
2.What made the author believe the Chinese love dogs too
A.Many people walking dogs in China. B.His wife treating Feifei carefully.
C.His difficult middle-school years. D.His China Daily colleague's work.
3.The author mentioned his collie Lad in Paragraph 4 to __________.
A.recall his happy childhood B.show it's helpful to raise a dog
C.show Lad helped him learn a language D.prove all Americans love dogs
4.What can we learn from the text
A.Dogs are humans’ friends.
B.Few people love dogs in China.
C.Dogs are good only for kids.
D.Chinese culture and American culture are quite different.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：survivor
解析：考查词形转换。句意:此次飞机失事的唯一幸存者伤得很严重,但是医生们说他会恢复健康,根据空前的The only判断空处应用名词形式。survivor意为"生还者,幸存者”。
2.答案：making
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:有了今天的表决, 我们现在离让医保改革在我们国家成为现实又近了 —步。be close to中的to为介词,其后接动词-ing形式作宾语,故填making。
3.答案：have done
解析：考査情态动词。句意:我很遗憾地告知你,你没有通过这次考试。你本可以做得更好,但是你没有尽你最大的努力。could have done可用于肯定句、疑问句和否定句,用于肯定句既可以表示过去能够做而实际未做,有惋惜、遗憾或委婉批评之意,也可以表示对过去动作的推测。
4.答案：disappearance
解析：考查词形转换。句意:起初这群人中谁都没有注意到那个小孩不见了。根据句意及空前的the child’s 可知,这里应用名词形式。
5.答案：designed
解析：考査非谓语动词。句意:他的房间里塞满了他自己设计的各种飞机模型。分析句子结构可知,空处作定语, 修饰model planes,且model planes与design之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用动词-ed形式。
6.答案：were damaged;has taken place
解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:这就是昨天那场火烧毁的房间之一。这是自2017年以来,这个地区发生的唯一一次事故。在"one of +复数名词 +定语从句"结构中,定语从句中谓语动词的单复数应由它修饰的先行词的数来决定。此处先行词为rooms,且时间状语为yesterday,故填 were damaged。在"the only one of +复数名词+定语从句"结构中, 定语从句的谓语动词应用单数形式,且此处时间状语为since 2017, take place为不及物动词短语,故填has taken place。
7.答案：to
解析：考查介词。句意:也许你需要时间去克服你所遇到的困难并且去适应新环境。adapt to"适应(某种环境)",是固定用法。
8.答案：needn’t
解析：考查情态动词。句意:结果昨天天气很好。我本没有必要不辞辛苦地随身带着伞。根据句意可知,句中应用needn’t have done表示"本来不必做某事,但实际上做了"。
9.答案：to
解析：考查固定搭配。句意:由于各种原因,一个产品会关联到其他产品。be related to意为"与……有关的",为固定搭配。
10.答案：which/that
解析：考查定语从句。句总:你会发现门口有出租车等着,你可以乘出租车去你工作的地方。分析句子结构可知,先行词为taxis,空处指代先行词,且从句中谓语动词take后缺少宾语,故用关系代词which/that引导定语从句。
二、七选五
答案：BADGF
解析： ①上文给出了不同的房间风格选择,第一段最后一句又说到"making a room feel the way you want it to feel"可知,此处指不管你在寻找哪种风格,颜色是关键。
②结合第二段第一句中的"a number of different techniques"以及最后一句给出的三种设计方案可知,此处表示"虽然这些技巧非常有用,但它们会有一点复杂",故A项符合语境。
③第二段最后一句出现了"the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones",第三段提到了"small color choices",由此可知空处所在段主要在讲"the small ones",故选D。
④第四段最后一句提到了"a bigger commitment than smaller ones"和"a more powerful effect"可知,此处是和上文中的"small color choices"作对比,故选G。
⑤根据第五段第二句提到的"the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant"可知,此处意在强调所花费的时间、精力和费用是巨大的,由此可推知选F。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.B; 4.A
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据第二段中的"I'm sure that she initially agreed that we could keep Feifei just because I had been badly missing having a dog"可知,作者非常喜欢养狗。
2.考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"I walk Feifei every morning in the great park by the Yuan dynasty (1271 —1368) walls, where many people walk dogs"可知中国有很多人早晨在公园里遛狗,这使作者相信中国人也爱狗。
3.考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中的"I couldn’t imagine going through the difficult middle-school years without him"可知,如果没有作者无法想象该怎么度过艰苦的中学时代。由此可知, 作者提及Lad是为了说明养狗是有帮助的。
4.考查推理判断。根据全文内容,尤其是最后一段内容可知,狗是人类的朋友。故选A。Module 4 Great Scientists Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
一、填空
1.The farmer ___________ (search) the mountain for his lost cow when he saw a tiger in the distance.
2.Large quantities of water ___________ (store) for the winter.
3.The key ___________ (keep) this country a comfortable and clean place to live in is to control industrial pollution.
4.They ___________ (convert) the study into a nursery room when the baby was born.
5.At the sight of her mother, the surprise on her face was ___________ (replace) by joy.
6.He was asked to take a l ___________ position in the factory.
7.India seems to forget that its water supply for a ___________, industry and life is in the control of China.
8.This is the o ___________painting, and the others are copies.
9.Air, food and water are necessary to s ___________ life.
10.No one could r ___________him, but someone had to succeed (接替) him.
二、语法填空
It was the day of the poetry festival, and I was ① _____ (excite). At my old school, I had won the poetry ribbon every year. I do write good poetry. When Mrs. Baker called me, I stood up. I didn't even bother to look at my paper. I'd spent so much time ②_____ (perfect) the rhymes, and counting the ③_____ (beat) that I knew the poem by heart. I had just started the third verse when I noticed Mrs. Baker was glaring at me. "Linda, you ④ _____ (suppose) to be reading an original work, a poem you made up yourself, not reciting something you learned." I opened my mouth to explain, but no words came out. "You will leave the room and will not return until you are ready ⑤_____ (apologize)," said Mrs. Baker. "Now. Go!" I turned and left the room. I'd been standing outside for about half an hour when Joseph, another school teacher, came over to ask me why. As Joseph waited ⑥_____ me to answer, he looked so kind and sympathetic ⑦_____ I poured out the whole story, trying not to cry. "Linda, accepting defeat, when you should stand up for ⑧_____ (you), can become a very dangerous habit. You know you are the only Linda Brown in the whole world." ⑨_____ (he) eyes smiling into mine, I took a deep breath and ⑩_____ (knock) on the classroom door, ready to face Mrs. Baker—recite my poem.
三、阅读理解
Do you suppose Darwin, one of the greatest scientists of all times, really did foolish experiments Or did he do experiments that were so simple and basic that other people just thought they were foolish
Sometimes, people think they already know the answer to a question or the solution to a problem. Sometimes, they do know an answer or a solution, but without thinking they are important.
Charles Darwin didn’t settle for(满足于) just thinking he knew something. And, he believed all things could be important however simple they seemed to be.
Suppose you drop sheets of paper that are of exactly the same size and shape. If you drop them at the same time in the same place, they will fall in the same way. Now make one of the sheets of paper into a tight little ball and let it drop along with the other sheets. What happens You have done an experiment that is so simple that you might think it couldn't be worth anything.
But this simple experiment is important. It explains part of our present day understandings of physics, ideas that were worked out long ago by Galileo and Newton. And these understandings set aside some of ancient Greek physics.
Scientists sometimes stop to look at very simple things and to think very hard about them. Even the simplest idea, which we might think is foolish, can shake the foundations of science.
1.The passage tells us that Charles Darwin _________.
A.was a great English scientist
B.always liked doing the experiments that others thought difficult
C.thought even the simplest thing was important
D.didn’t get on well with others
2.The underlined phrase “set aside” most probably means “_________".
A.throw away
B.store up
C.put to use
D.realize
3.The author of the passage tries to __________.
A.convince us that Charles Darwin is one of the greatest scientists in the world
B.draw the conclusion that basic sciences are simple things
C.prove that two sheets of paper, with the same size and shape, will fall at the same speed
D.draw our attention to everyday happenings around us
答案以及解析
一、填空
1. 答案：was searching
解析：句意:农民正在山里寻找失踪的奶牛,这时突然看到远处有一只老虎。考查时态。看到老虎应该是在2. 答案：search的过程中,所以使用过去进行时。
have been stored
解析：句意:大量的水已经被储存起来以备冬天(使用)。考查时态和语态。water和store之间是被动关系,又由句意可知应用现在完成时的被动语态,large quantities of water作主语时,谓语动词用复数。
3. 答案：to keeping
解析：句意:使该国保持既舒适又干净的居住环境的关键是控制工业污染。the key to doing sth意为“做某事的关键”,其中to为介词。
4. 答案：converted
解析：句意:婴儿出生时,他们把书房改成了婴儿室。此处应用一般过去时。
5. 答案：replaced
解析：句意:一看到母亲,她脸上的表情由快乐替代了惊奇。replace替代,符合句意,此处应用被动语态。
6. 答案：leading
7. 答案：agriculture
8. 答案：original
9. 答案：support
10. 答案：replace
二、语法填空
答案：①excited ②perfecting ③beats ④are supposed ⑤to apologize ⑥for ⑦that ⑧yourself ⑨His⑩knocked
解析：①考查词性转换。句意：诗歌节到了，我很兴奋。主语是I，修饰人用excited，意为"感到兴奋的"。
②考查非谓语动词。句意：我花了很多时间完善我的押韵词……。spend time doing sth.表示"花时间做某事"。
③考查名词复数。句意：我花了很多时间完善我的押韵词，数节拍……。句中beat是可数名词，意为"节拍"，此处表示复数意义，所以用复数形式beats。
④考查动词的时态。此处指Linda，你应该朗诵原创作品，一首你自己写的诗，而不是背诵你学到的东西。由上下文语境可知用一般现在时，be supposed to do sth.意为"应该做某事"。
⑤考查非谓语动词。此处指你要离开房间，直到你准备好道歉再回来。be ready to do sth.意为"准备好做某事"。
⑥考查非谓语动词。句意：现在，Joseph在等我回答……。wait for sb.to do sth.意为"等待某人做某事"。
⑦考查固定句型。句意：……他看上去如此和蔼，很有同情心，以至于我对他倾诉了整个故事，尽量抑制住自己的泪水。本句包含"so...that..."句型，意为"如此……以至于……"。
⑧考查代词。此处指Linda，当你应该维护你自己的时候，接受失败会成为一个非常危险的习惯。主语you和介词for的宾语指代的是同一个人，故用反身代词yourself。
⑨考查代词。句意：他的眼睛微笑着看着我的眼睛……。分析句子结构可知，设空处作定语，修饰eyes，故用His。
⑩考查动词的时态。句意：……我深深地吸了一口气，敲了敲教室的门，准备面对Mrs.Baker——朗诵我的诗。分析句子结构可知，took与设空处是由并列连词and连接的并列结构，故填knocked。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.D
解析：
1.推理判断题。短文并没有说Charles Darwin是哪个国家的科学家,"可排除A;由文章可知别人认为Darwin的许多实验太简单不值得做,可把B排除;文中没有论述Darwin与别人相处的事情,可排除D。由第三段第二句中的“he believed all things could be important however simple they seemed to be”可推出答案选C。
2.词义猜测题。由上文可知作者认为做这个简单的实验很重要,它解释了前人们对于物理方面的理解。因此这些理解当然是推翻了一些古希腊物理学的观点。由此可推知set aside与 throw away同义。
3.主旨大意题。短文的最后一段点明最简单的事情都可能动摇科学的根基,意在告诉读者要留意身边的每一件事,哪怕它非常简单。Module 5 A Trip Along the Three Gorges Grammar
一、填空
1.You __________ be hungry already—you had lunch only two hours ago!
2.Liza __________ not want to go on a trip because she hates traveling.
3.——Must I sign this
——No, you don’t
__________ .
4.Somebody __________ have opened the cage—the lion couldn’t have escaped on its own.
5.We __________ have picked a worse day for the picnic—it rained nonstop.
6.The life of a high school student is usually active, exciting and full of fun, but it __________ be stressful sometimes.
7.You __________ fail to pass the entrance examination if you don’t study hard.
8. __________ you be fired, your health care and other benefits will not be immediately cut off.
9.The cake __________ to be good—I used the best ingredients.
10.I __________ have written to him because he phoned me shortly afterwards.
二、七选五
How to Beat Loneliness
No matter how great life is, there will always be some time when you can feel lonely. Loneliness is nothing but a state of emotion. ①__________ Here, take note of these effective tips on how to cheer up your life.
②__________
Contact a friend or a relative to join you to explore places you have not seen. Even a weekend getaway will do. If you can’t find a close friend, build a network with other solo travelers. You will not only have a companion there but you will also find a friend.
Get into Sports
You don’t need to be good at specific sports to join a sports team.③__________Ask your neighbors, your family members, your co-workers, or your friends about sports clubs that he may know. Soccer and baseball are good choices.
Be a Volunteer
④__________Plus, there are a lot of people you can meet through volunteer work. Find some local charities and apply as a volunteer. Pick one which has a goal that you really care about. It can be helping the environment, joining in medical missions, and the like.
Join Online Forums(论坛)
You will find a lot of people who suffer from loneliness as well on the Internet. Join them as they discuss their experiences and share their techniques in dealing with the situation.⑤__________
A.Get Some Time to Travel
B.Make Many Friends
C.The satisfaction of helping other people can help ease the loneliness.
D.Knowing this will effectively make you feel not too much lonely in this world.
E.There are a lot of ways to help you beat loneliness out of your life.
F.It is necessary for you to take some steps to find out why you frequently feel lonely.
G.A lot of people form their team only to exercise their bodies and to meet new friends.
三、阅读理解
Sooner or later, most students are to take some form of English examinations. Often the more successful students are better prepared. However, sometimes students who do well have better test-taking skills. These abilities really have nothing to do with understanding English better. They are skills that make taking the test easier, and therefore provide better results.
Here are some very important — and often ignored — guidelines(指导方针) to take a test successfully.
Do not insist on completing each question before going to the next. This is extremely important. Remember one question may only be worth one point! You will become nervous when you fail to find out its answer, making you lose your concentration and leading to worse results. However, answering the questions you are sure you know results in your being more relaxed and feeling more confident.
Go through the test a second time to work out the answers to more difficult questions. Sometimes questions asked are answered in later questions asking for different things.
Usually (but not always) a strong first impulse (冲动) means we know the answer and we don't really have to think about it too much. Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake. This is very common, so be very careful!
If you don't know the answer, write something. If you are answering a 4-possibility multiple-choice question you will still have a 25% chance of being correct!
Taking a test is as much for you as for your teacher, so never cheat. If you cheat, you won't help yourself in the long run.
1.In the first paragraph, the writer stresses the importance of ________.
A.better preparations for exams B.better understanding of English
C.better skills at taking exams D.better results of taking exams
2.When taking an exam, what are you advised to do
A.To first answer the questions which are easier for you.
B.To rethink about the answers that you've written too much.
C.To search the test paper for all the answers to the questions.
D.To give up the questions whose answers you don't know.
3.It is common that many students ________.
A.pay much attention to their test-taking skills B.often give up a difficult test halfway
C.often get higher results by cheating D.don't believe in their first impulse
4.What would be the best title of the passage
A.Effective Studying Methods B.Effective Test-taking Skills
C.Getting Better Exam Results D.Being Successful Students
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：can't
2.答案：may/might
3.答案：have to
4.答案：must
5.答案：couldn't
6.答案：can
7.答案：shall/will
8.答案：Should
9.答案：ought
10.答案：needn't
二、七选五
答案：E; A; G; C; D
解析：
文章介绍了几种战胜孤独的方法。
1. E【解题思路】上文讲述"孤独"只是一种情绪状态,下文要介绍几种让你心情愉快的方法。D项起承上启下的作用。
2. A【解题思路】分析文章结构可知,此处应是本段小标题:,又根据下文中的“explore places you have not been to"可知,此处应是建议抽时间去旅游。
3. G【解题思路】根掘空前的"You don’t need to be good at specific sports to join a sports team" 可知,后面所有句子为此句的拓展句, G项中的"their team"与前一句中"a sports team"对应,故G项 "很多人组成团队只是为了锻炼身体和交新朋友"符合语境。
4. C【解题思路】根据此部分标题Be a Volunteer 可知,空处应与志愿者有关,而且全文主题是消除孤独的方法,故选C项。
5. D【解题思路】此部分建议加入论坛,故空处应讲加入论坛的好处,E项"知道这会有效地让你在这个世界上感到不那么孤单”符合语境。
三、阅读理解
答案：1-4.CADB
解析：1.考查细节理解。从第一段中的"They are skills that make taking the test easier, and therefore provide better results"可知,作者强调了考试技巧的重要性。故选C项。
2.考查细节理解。从第三段中的"answering the questions...and feeling more confident"可知,作者建议考试的时候,应先回答容易的问题,故选A项。
3.考查细节理解。从第五段中的"Going back to think about it usually makes you unsure and often causes a mistake. This is very common, so be very careful"可知,很多学生不相信他们的第一个念头,故选D项。
4.考查主旨大意。从全文的内容,尤其是第二段"Here are some very important—and often ignored—guidelines(指导方针) to take a test successfully"可知,这篇文章讲的是有效的考试技巧,故选B项。Module 1 Life in the Future Grammar
一、填空
1.—I will call at your house at 7 this evening.
—Sorry, but I _________(have) a very important meeting at that time.
2.I __________(make) a speech before all the classmates at this time tomorrow morning.
3.If you plant watermelon seeds in the spring, you __________(eat) fresh watermelons in the fall.
4.I __________(watch) the sunrise at the top of the mountain this time tomorrow.
5.He is going to take a walk in the park and then he __________(water) the flowers in his garden.
6.You can easily find him out. He __________(stand) outside the gate, wearing a dark green suit and a yellow tie.
7.Our foreign guests __________(fly) back to London this time the day after tomorrow.
8.I __________(wait) for you at the library at nine o'clock tomorrow morning.
9.This time next Saturday I __________(take) my driving test in the driving school.
10.When I get home at six, Mother __________(prepare) supper for us.
二、七选五
With the development of science and technology, our daily life is becoming more varied and more convenient. At the same time, life in the late 21st century will be different from that nowadays, because many changes will take place then, but what will the changes be
①_____ There will be more and more people in the world and most of them will live longer than today.
Computers will be much smaller and more useful, and there will be at least one in every home. ②_____
People will work fewer hours than they do now. They will have more free time for sports, watching TV and traveling. Traveling will be much cheaper and easier. ③_____
④_____ More land will be used to build new towns and houses. Then there will be less room for cows and sheep, so meat will be more expensive. Maybe no one will eat it every day. Instead they eat more vegetables and fruit. Maybe people will be healthier thanks to that.
Work in the future will be different, too. ⑤_____ Because of this, many people will not have enough work to do. This will be a problem.
A. The population is growing fast.
B. Robots are most useful in the future.
C. There will be changes in our food, too.
D. Dangerous and hard work will be done by robots.
E. The population is becoming smaller and smaller.
F. And more people will go to other countries for travel.
G. And computer study will be one of the important subjects at school.
三、阅读理解
Twenty-five years ago, most young Britons wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or, if they were creative enough, to take up singing. But today, things stand different.
According to a survey by Tesco Mobile, a UK company, the "dream job" of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger, or "vlogger". The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as many as 40 percent of them put vloggers as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.
This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media. They have made it so much easier to reach the audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.
In the past, the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios; now, anyone with a computer camera can become a star. Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting(交流) with their fans about everyday life.
However, what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame(名声) and fortunes. For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.
Although being vloggers is popular, some young people choose to follow careers that don't necessarily earn them fame, but that allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies. Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club. It's an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races. His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience. And that's enough for him.
1. Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers
A. Vloggers can earn greater fame and more money on the Internet.
B. There is too much competition in the traditional show business.
C. The Internet makes it convenient to enter show business.
D. Anyone with a computer will surely become a star.
2. What can we infer from the fifth paragraph
A. Only a few vloggers can be successful.
B. A vlogger cannot earn fame or fortunes.
C. Being a vlogger is not a good career.
D. Dreams will come true one day.
3. What do some young people like David do on the Internet
A. Learn from others. B. Become an online hit.
C. Hold running races. D. Mix jobs with hobbies.
4. What is the passage mainly about
A. Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their jobs.
B. The Internet is influencing young Britons' career choice.
C. The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.
D. Young Britons cannot find jobs without the Internet.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：will be having
解析：——我将在今晚7点到你家拜访你。——抱歉,那时我将正在开一个非常重要的会议。根据语境和时间状语at that time可知,动作发生在将来,表示将来止在进行,故用将来进行时。
2.答案：will be making
解析：句意:明天上午这个时间我将站在全班同学面前作演讲。根据时间状语"at this time tomorrow morning"可知,应用将来进行时。
3.答案：will eat
4.答案：will be watching
5.答案：will water
6.答案：will stand
7.答案：will be flying
8.答案：will be waiting
9.答案：will be taking
10.答案： will be preparing
二、七选五
答案：AGFCD
解析：①根据空后内容可知,此段介绍未来人口会越来越多,故A项"人口增长快速",符合语境。
②此段主要介绍未来计算机的情况,结合语境和选项可知,G项符合语境。
③此处考查上下文逻辑关系,所填答案应是对前一句的引申。根据关键词比对可知,F项中的travel和空前的Traveling对应,故选F项。
④此处考查段落大意。根据空后内容可知,本段主要介绍未来人们的饮食情况,故选C项。
⑤此处考查前后句的因果关系。此段主要介绍未来人们的工作情况。空处是导致人们没有足够的工作来做的原因,故D项"危险和繁重的工作由机器人来做"符合语境。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.D; 4.B
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world, without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way"和第四段内容可知,互联网使进入演艺界更方便。
2.考查推理判断。根据第五段中的"For every success there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line. There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever"可知,一个成功的博主之外还有数以百计的博主的事业毫无起色, 故可推知只有极少数的视频博主可以成功。
3.考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的"Young Israeli David Leshaw, for example, runs a business called the Finishers Club…His job allows him to express his enthusiasm, and is always a learning experience"可知,像David这样的年轻人通过网络把工作和业余爱好结合在一起。
4.考查主旨大意。根据第二段最后一句"The survey, carried out among 1,002 people, found that as many as 40 percent of them put vloggers as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers"和第三段第一句"This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media"可知,文章主要介绍了互联网正在影响着英国的年轻人的职业选择。Module 3 Body Language and Non-verbal Communication Grammar
一、填空
1.Once the damage is done, it ___________(need) many years for the farmland to recover.
2.Technology can cause a bad influence if __________(leave) in the wrong hands.
3.For the good of your eyesight it’s better not _________(bend) while you are doing your homework at the desk.
4._____________(what) difficulties we may meet with in carrying out this plan, we’ll work together to overcome them.
5._____________(when) she visits us, she will bring us gifts.
6.—Our travel cost a lot of money.
—Did it Well，that doesn’t matter as long as we ___________(enjoy) ourselves.
7.I don’t want to see them,___________(who) they are.
8.If you want to attend the party with Tony, I _________(communicate) your idea to him.
9.I’ll be out for some time. In case anything important ___________(happen) , ring me up immediately.
10.You will never gain success unless you __________(devote) to your work fully.
二、语法填空
The sport of basketball is known as a fun pastime(消遣) for any person no matter young or old. Basketball is a great way to have fun with friends and make some new ones. Basketball is a very ①____________(interest) sport. What's more, it can ②____________ (play) by anyone. Basketball is known as ③____________ ordinary pastime in some people’s eyes, while it is seen as a passion(酷爱) by many others.
④____________ my opinion, basketball is the best thing I can do with my friends for fun while ⑤____________ (burn) a few calories(卡路里). I play basketball to have fun instead of sitting on the sofa all day, ⑥____________ (watch) television. One reason why I love basketball is ⑦____________ I can play the game on ⑧____________ own or with teammates. I prefer to play it with others rather than just play it alone. To me there is not only one word that I can describe basketball with. I can ⑨____________ (probable) meet lots of people on the basketball court and I am able to play with many ⑩____________ (friend) for hours without feeling bored for a minute.
三、阅读理解
When was the last time someone unexpectedly did something nice for you Not someone you knew, but a total stranger It's happened to me a few times, hut two examples really stand out.
A few years ago, I was dining in a restaurant with a friend who kept talking about himself, completely not realizing the fact that I was sitting there in pain. It wasn’t my friend’s talks that made me suffer(受苦). I was recovering from a broken heart, and just sitting down to dinner reminded me of my last relationship. I could have burst into tears right there at the table.
When we picked up the check, the waitress said, "Your meal was already paid for." My friend and I didn’t have a clue how it happened. Then I remembered a man coming in out of the comer of my eye. He was dressed in mostly white, sat down at the bar, had a beer, and stayed for maybe ten minutes. The waitress said, "Yes, the gentleman in white paid for you." It felt like an angel was saying "I see you, honey. It’s going to be okay.”
Just last year, I was running a half-marathon. With just 1 mile to go, I was out of gas. Runners call it — hitting the wall. I thought I couldn’t move another inch. Out of nowhere, a stranger came up to me and said, "What’s your name, sweetie Jennifer Okay, Jennifer, let’s go! Come on! It’s just around the corner! You can do it!" And he ran with me until I picked up my pace. I found him at the finish line to thank him for the encouragement only to learn he wasn't even supposed to be in the race that day.
I still shake my head when I think of these momentary angels that came to me at my point of need. Do you have any experiences like these
1.Why did the author suffer when dining out with a friend
A.Because she didn't like the dishes.
B.Because she quarreled with her friend.
C.Because her friend only talked about himself.
D.Because she was sad for her last relationship.
2.What can we infer from the last paragraph
A.The author still can’t believe her experiences today.
B.The author feels grateful for the help she received.
C.The author thinks everyone is an angel.
D.The author often helps those in need.
3.Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A.The kindness of strangers B.Never lose friendship
C.Two upsetting experiences D.Help others at any cost
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：will need
解析：考査动词的时态。句意:农田一旦被毁坏, 将需要许多年的时间才能得以恢复。once" —旦"引导时间状语从句,从句的时态为一般现在时,根据"主将从现"的原则,主句的谓语动词要用一般将来时,故填will need。
2.答案：left
解析：考查非谓语动词。此句包含if引导的条件状语从句的省略结构,因从句主语和主句的主语相同且从句的谓语部分含有be动词的某种形式,故可省略主语和be动词,因此填left。
3.答案：to bend
解析：考査动词不定式。分析句子结构可知,此处是"it is better (not) to do sth."句型,表示"最好(不要)做某事",故填动词不定式。
4.答案：Whatever
解析：考查状语从句。句意:无论我们在执行这个计划(的过程)中会遇到什么困难,我们都将团结一致来克服它们。分析句子结构可知,空处引导让步状语从句且意为"无论什么",故用Whatever引导该从句,并在从句中作difficulties的定语。
5.答案：Whenever
解析：考查状语从句。句意:她无论何时拜访我们,都会给我们带礼物。分析句子结构可知,空处引导让步状语从句,且从句中缺少时间状语,结合句意可知,应填Whenever。
6.答案：enjoyed
解析：考査动词的时态。——我们的旅行花了很多钱。——是吗 哦,没关系,只要我们玩得高兴就行,由对话中的cost可知"花很多钱"是过去的事情,故enjoy也是发生在过去的动作,故填enjoyed。
7.答案：whoever
解析：考査状语从句。句意:不管他们是谁,我都不想见。空处引导让步状语从句,且意为"无论是谁",因此应填whoever。
8.答案：will communicate
解析：考查动词的时态。句意:如果你想和Tony —起参加聚会,我会把你的想法传达给他。在含有条件状语从句的主从复合句中,如果主句用一般将来时,则从句用一般现在时。故此处填will communicate。
9.答案：happens
解析：考査动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:我要出去一会儿。万一有重要的事情发生,立即给我打电话。在第二句话中,In case"万一"引导条件状语从句,主句为祈使句,因此happen应用一般现在时,且从句主语为anything,故用happens。
10.答案：are devoted
解析：考査固定用法和动词的时态。句意:除非你全身心地投入工作,否则你永远不会获得成功。be devoted to" 献身,致力于……",在含有条件状语从句的主从复合句中,主句时态为一般将来时,从句时态应为一般现在时,故填are devoted。
二、语法填空
答案：1. interesting2. be played3. an4. In5. burning6. watching7. that8. my9. probably10. friends
解析：
本文主要介绍了作者喜欢打篮球的原因。
1. interesting考査形容词。修饰名词sport用形容词,且-ing形式的形容词修饰物,表示“令人 的”,故填interesting。
2. beplayed考查动词的语态。it与play之间是被动关系,需要用被动语态,而且在情态动词can之后,故填be played。
3. an考查冠词。ordinary以元音音素幵头,故用不定冠词an。句意:在一些人看来,篮球只是一种普通的消遣方式。
4. In考査介词。in one’s opinion表示“在某人看来、某人认为”,故填in。
5. burning考査状语从句的省略。在while引导的时间状语从句中,如果主句的主语和从句的主语一致时,可省略从句的主语和be动词,故填burning。
6. watching考査非谓语动词。I与watch之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,表示主动,用现在分词作伴随状语,故填watching。
7. that考査连接词。此处“why I love basketball”作reason的定语从句,后面是that引导的一个表语从句,that不可省略。
8. my考查代词。on one’s own是固定搭配,表示“独自,自己”,从句主语是I,故填my。
9. probably考査副词。修饰动词用副词,故填probably。
10. friends考査名词。friend是可数名词,前面有many修饰,表示不止一个朋友,故用其复数形式。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.A
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据第二段倒数第二句"I was recovering from a broken heart, and just sitting down lo dinner reminded me of my last relationship" 可知,作者的上一段感情结束了,她很伤心。故选D。
2.考查推理判断。根据文章前面叙述的情节和最后一段中的"I still shake my head when I think of these momentary angels that came to me at my point of need"可推知,作者对別人给予的帮助充满感激,认为帮助过她的两位都是天使级的人物,故选B。
3.考查主旨大意。文章开头以两个问句引出下文作者所经历的两件陌生人给她帮助和鼓励的故事。通过这两个事例,作者表达了对陌生人所给予的帮助的感激。因此A项“陌生人的善意" 为最佳标题。故选A。Module 4 Great Scientists Grammar
一、填空
1.In the near future, more breakthroughs in the artificial intelligence _________(make) by scientists.
2.The president __________(blame) by the Board of Directors because of his foolish plans now in the meeting.
3.On the last weekend, we lay on the beaches, bathed in the sunlight, which ___________(feel) greatly nice.
4.Tom was made __________(recite) the whole text as a punishment.
5.—Did you enjoy the party
一Yes. We__________(treat) well by our hosts.
6.I wasn’t able to type my report up yesterday, because the computer __________(repair).
7._____________(catch) in a typhoon is a terrible thing for all of us.
8.I tried to wake up my wife by ___________(ring) the doorbell, but she was fast asleep.
9.—I wonder if I can use your bike for a while.
—Sorry, it __________(break).
10.He said that his bike _________(steal) and he would have to telephone the police.
二、七选五
Top 3 Self-Discipline Techniques
Self-discipline is the key to leading a healthier, happier and more successful life,①_______. We have shared some self-discipline techniques below. Follow these self-discipline techniques to start living a better life.
1.Start small
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step as the proverb goes.②_______. Instead, stamina (耐力) is built up by doing a little more than the previous day’s target.
The same goes for discipline. Start by trying to carry out self-discipline techniques little by little every day for big results. Increase your goals over time.
2.③_______
Staying self-disciplined requires motivation. It can be hard to stay motivated if you feel like you haven’t made any progress so far. Tracking progress makes you aware of how much you’ve done and encourages you to keep going.
3.Exercise your willpower
④_______. Some days, sticking to the task is going to be difficult but by reminding yourself of the end in mind and how much the goal means to you, you will be able to ignore temporary temptations for long term gain.
The above-mentioned self-discipline techniques have been proven to be extremely effective.⑤_______. and it is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life.
A. Build a support system
B. Measure your goals
C. Willpower and self-discipline go hand in hand
D. Self-discipline is a feature found in many successful people
E. Self-discipline is linked to effective time management
F. However, it is easier said than done
G. You don’t train for a marathon by running 10 kilometers on the first day
三、阅读理解
One of the biggest problems when we are talking is the embarrassed silence. Meeting this situation is so uncomfortable that you would avoid meeting new people in the first place. In the past, I struggled with this and I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something else. But later I learned that once you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet and talk to anyone you like, which helps create great possibilities for friendships, fun and shared activities that you would otherwise miss out on.
After studying this in depth, I had different opinions and found that one of these common problems is the habit of filtering words — holding back from saying something until you've "checked" to make sure that what you're about to say is cool, impressive and interesting. Another problem is not learning to be in the mood for conversation. If you don't know how to change from subjects, then it can take a lot of time to warm up.
It is the reflex(本能反应) that allows you to say whatever goes on in your mind. It's fun to realize that you're allowed to say whatever is on your mind, as long as you don't say anything that could land you in trouble.
All of the expressions, such as "Oh! That's interesting..." "Hmm, I've never heard of that." "Hmm, cool!", are parts of conversation that prove to the other person that you're really listening. This works 99% of the time. So, if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want to talk to you even more.
Everyone knows that stories juice up conversation, but most people only talk about stories of their own lives. When someone mentions something related to any of them, just tell the story, even if it's not from your life. The more interesting, stranger or more frightening the stories are, the harder they are to forget.
1. According to the passage, if people can deal with the embarrassed silence, they can _____.
A. establish their working relationship B. improve their life quality
C. enrich their social life D. get more support and help
2. When talking with others, we should _____.
A. feel less nervous B. think twice
C. be free to express ourselves D. avoid breaking in
3. According to the passage, what do the speakers care most about
A. The importance of conversation. B. The atmosphere of conversation.
C. The listener's experiences and tastes. D. The listener's curiosity and concern.
4. What does the underlined part "juice up conversation" in the last paragraph mean
A. Making conversation more boring.
B. Making conversation more interesting.
C. Making conversation smoother.
D. Making conversation more relaxing.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：will be made
解析：句意:在不久的将来,科学家们将在人工智能方面取得更多的进步。根据"In the near future"可知应该用一般将来时,且breakthroughs与动词make构成被动关系,因此用一般将来时的被动语态。
2.答案：is being blamed
解析：考查动词的时态和语态。句意:现在在会议上这位总经理因为他愚蠢的计划正在受到董事会的批评。 此处表示目前正在进行的动作,应用现在进行时,且这里表示被动关系,故用现在进行时的被动语态。
3.答案：felt
解析：考查时态。句意:在上周末,我们躺在沙滩上, 沐浴着阳光,感觉舒服极了。feel作系动词用,表示"给人……感觉",没有被动形式。
4.答案：to recite
解析：考査非谓语动词。句意:作为惩罚,Tom得把整篇课文背下来。make作使役动词时,意为"使",在主动语态中作宾补的不定式要省略to;在被动语态中不能省略to。
5.答案：were treated
解析：句意:——你喜欢那个派对吗
——喜欢,我们受到了主人的款待。
根据上一句的时态可知,这里使用一般过去时态; we和treat之间是被动关系,所以这里使用被动语态。结合起来这里用一般过去时态的被动语态。
6.答案：was being repaired
解析：考査时态和语态。句意:昨天我没有把报告打出来,因为电脑当时正在被维修:,根据句意可知,此处指过去正在进行的动作,而且主语the computer与 repair之间是被动关系,故用过去进行时的被动语态。
7.答案：Being caught
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:对我们所有人来说,被困在台风中都是一件可怕的事情。be caught in表示“被困......之中",为固定搭配,空处在句中作主语,故用Being caught。
8.答案：ringing
解析：句意:我按响了门铃,试图唤醒我的妻子,但她睡得很熟。分析句子结构可知,空前是介词by, by后常跟名词或动词-ing形式作宾语,表示方式、途径。
9.答案：is broken
解析：——我能用一会儿你的自行车吗 ——对不起,我的自行车坏了。根据对话情景可知应该使用一般现在时, 而此处是表示自行车的状态,故应用is broken。
10.答案： had been stolen
解析：句意:他说他的自行车被偷了,并且他必须打电话报警。his bike与steal是被动关系,故用被动语态;因自行车被偷发生在过去的过去,故用过去完时。
二、七选五
答案：C; G; A; D; F
解析：
本文是一篇说明文。自律是通向更健康、更快乐、 更成功生活的关键:文章介绍了三大自律技巧。
1.C【解题思路】分析上下文可知,空处承上启下。C项中的it指的是上文中的Self-discipline,该项中的However表 示该句与上文构成转折关系,同时引出下文。故选C。
2. G【解题思路】空前一句讲千里之行始于足下,下文讲相反,耐力是通过比前一天的目标多做一点来建立的,故G项"你不会在第一天跑10公里来进行马拉松训练”承接上文,引出下文,故选G。
3. A【解题思路】此空是一个小标题,结合上下文的小标题可知,应在A项与B项中选。下文讲如果你觉得到目前为止你还没有取得任何进展,你会很难保持积极性,这时你应仔细考虑自己的目标。故A项"衡量你的目标"符合语境。
4. D【解题思路】根据本段小标题Exercise your willpower和下文内容可知,D项"意志力和自律是相辅相成的”切题。D项中的Willpower与小标题中的willpower相呼应。
5. F【解题思路】空前讲上述自律技巧已被证明是非常有效的,空后讲这是快乐和成功的生活的关键,故F项承上启下,既说明自律的效果,又表述了自律有助于成功。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.C; 2.C; 3.D; 4.B
解析：1.考查推理判断。根据第一段中的"But later I learned that once you know...you would otherwise miss out on"可知,如果在谈话时能打破尴尬的沉默,知道说什么、怎么说,就能为友谊、乐趣和共享活动创造巨大的可能性,故可推知C项正确。
2.考查细节理解。根据第三段中的"It is the reflex(本能反应) whatever is on your mind"可知,本能反应让我们表达我们内心所想,意识到你可以说出你心里想说的话是有趣的。所以在和别人交流时,我们应该自由表达。故选C。
3.考查推理判断。根据第四段中的"All of the expressions...you're really listening"和"if you show some interest, they'll hang around and want to talk to you even more"可知,听者的赞美之词和他们有兴趣了解是说者最关心的。故可推知选D。
4.考查词义猜测。根据本段中的"The more interesting...the harder they are to forget"可知,故事越有趣、越不寻常或越吓人,听者就越难忘记,这说明了故事在谈话中的重要性。由此可推知,画线词语所在句指每个人都知道故事会让对话变得生动有趣。故选B。Module 1 Life in the Future Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
一、填空
1.It's difficult to make accurate _____(predict) about the effects on the environment.
2.The old man wore an eyeglass __________(attach) to a piece of ribbon.
3.He still remembers how difficult it was __________(limit) the number of cigarettes he smoked.
4.Plenty of work _____________(be) to be done to prepare for the conference.
5.We recognized the possibility and took steps to prevent it __________(happen).
6.___________(collect) information about children's health is his job.
7.Such risk factors and behavior can lead to death, disease and __________(disable).
8.For a military _____________(command), winning or losing a battle is a common occurrence.
9.This defeat was a ____________(power) blow to the enemy.
10.You can turn to him when in trouble because he is a ____________(rely) man.
二、语法填空
No one knows for sure what the city of the future will look like. Making predictions ① __________ a risky business. Because the earth's natural resources run out, care ②__________ the environment will become very important in ③__________ future. Lots of recycled materials will be used in our daily life and we will also have to rely ④__________ (much) on alternative energy. In order to find out what the young think about the future, a teacher asked his students to think how they would run a city of 50,000 people in the year 2025. Here are some of the ideas. ⑤__________ (get) rid of garbage problems, the city will load spaceships with waste materials and send them towards the sun, ⑥__________ (prevent) landfill as well as ⑦__________ (environment) problems. Smoking will not be allowed within a future city's limits. Everyone will be given a telephone number at birth ⑧__________ will never change no matter where they live. All forms of recreation will be provided free of charge. All cars ⑨__________ (power) by electricity, solar energy or wind and it will be possible to change the colour of cars at the flick of a switch. People with ⑩__________ (disable) will be able to go anywhere using high-tech cameras attached to their head.
三、阅读理解
Robots and humans will soon be living in harmony(和睦).A singing robot is being taught to create jazz with a human in a project.
Antonio Chella from Italy is working with a Telenoid robot. To start with, the Telenoid will be trained to follow the movements and simple sounds made by a human singer, and to connect music with different emotional states. Chella then plans to see if the robot can use these connections to create music.
Intelligence is often regarded as the ability to find connections between the existing things. But Chella suggests that a conscious(有意识的) creature should be able to go a step further and introduce new connections that result in the creation of something new.
Some jazz musicians say that they should have a mental library of musical phrases so that they are able to combine them in new ways. More importantly, however, this combination happens in a state that is similar in a sense to dreaming. Chella wants to copy these states in a machine.
"This work raises interesting questions about the link between consciousness and music making." says Philippe Pasquier,a musician and computer scientist. But he is skeptical about whether a robot musician needs a physical body.
Pasquier argues that the robots are faced with two challenges(挑战).Software that can copy Bach has already been developed. But interpretation(演泽) includes human's different tastes and judgments. "What made the Beatles famous was not so much their works9 but the fact that the interpretations of the works were wonderful," he says.
It is not yet clear how a robot would go about interpreting music in a new way. But by copying humans and then learning to sing, Chella s robot could provide clues.What seems to be important is that human composers often listen to lots of music made by others. So Chella's robot had better listen to those jazz standards first.
1.Which of the following is the robot's first step before it tries to create jazz
A.Living with human beings in harmony.
B.Connecting actions with human s emotions.
C.Copying a human singer s movements and sounds.
D.Learning to communicate with human beings freely.
2.The underlined word "skeptical" in Paragraph 5 could be replaced by "________".
A.doubtful
B.worried
C.certain
D.concerned
3.What can we know about the robots like Telenoid from the text
A.They are household robots.
B.They can talk with researchers.
C.They are faced with two challenges.
D.They will become human singers.
4.What can be concluded(推断出)from the text
A.Chella's robot needs a physical body to make music.
B.How to interpret jazz is a piece of cake for Chella's robot.
C.A new kind of software should be developed to copy Bach.
D.Chella's robot should listen to much jazz to create something new.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：predictions
解析：句意为: 很难准确预测对环境产生的影响。make predictions为固定搭配, 意为"预测"。
2.答案：attached
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:那位老人戴着单片眼镜,上面系着一条丝带。分析句子结构可知,空处作定语修饰eyeglass,且attach与eyeglass是逻辑上的动宾关系,故用动词-ed形式。
3.答案：to limit
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:他仍记得(那时)限制他抽的烟的数目是多么困难。此处是"It is +形容词+动词不定式"这一句型的感叹句形式。It为形式主语,动词不定式为真正的主语,故填to limit。
4.答案：is
解析：考查主谓一致。work意为"工作"时为不可数名词,谓语动词要用单数形式。
5.答案：happening
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:我们认识到了这种可能性,并且采取了一些阻止它发生的措施。prevent... from doing sth.意为"阻止……做某事"。在主动语态中,from可以省略。
6.答案：Collecting
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:收集有关儿童健康状况的信息是他的工作。动词-ing形式作主语往往表示普通的、 一般的行为。
7.答案：disability
8.答案：commander
9.答案：powerful
10.答案：reliable
二、语法填空
答案：1. is2. for3. the4. more5. To get6. preventing7. environmental8.that/which9. will be powered10. disabilities
解析：
本文讲述了一些学生对未来城市的设想。
1. is【解题思路】考查主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,此处是动词-ing形式作主语,故谓语动词应用单数形式。
2. for【解题思路】考査介词。care for意为"对……的关心/照顾",符合语境。
3. the【题思路】考査冠词。in the future意为"在未来",符合语境。
4.more【解题思路】考査比较级。根据语境可知,此处指"更多地依赖替代性能源",故用much的比较级。
5. To get【解题思路】考查非谓语动词。此处表示目的,故用动词不定式。
6. preventing【解题思路】考査非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,这里应用动词-ing形式作状语,表示自然而然的结果。
7. environmental【解题思路】考查词形转换。空处作定语修饰后面的名词problems,故用形容词形式。
8. that/which【解题思路】考査定语从句。分析句子结构可知,空处引导定语众句,指代先行词a telephone number,并在从句中作主语,故填that或which。
9. will be powered【解题思路】考查动词的时态和语态。从上下文可知,本空应用一般将来时,cars和power构成被动关系,故用一般将来时的被动语态。
10. disabilities【解题思路】考査词形转换。这里指有残疾的人,作介词with的宾语,故应用名词形式。:
三、阅读理解
答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.C; 4.D
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段"To start with, the Telenoid will be trained to follow the movements and simple sounds made by a human singer"可知机器人首先要模仿人类歌手的动作和简单的声音。
2.词义猜测题。根据文章第五段" whether a robot musician needs a physical body"可知对此Philippe Pasquier有疑虑。
3.细节理解题。根据文章第六段"Pasquier argues that the robots are faced with two challenges(挑战)."可知。
4.推理判断理。根据文章最后一段"What seems to be important is that human composers often listen to lots of music made by others. So Chella's robot had better listen to those jazz standards first."可知Chella的机器人要创作出新的爵士乐应该多听那些爵士乐。Module 3 Body Language and Non-verbal Communication Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
一、填空
1.Alice has worked in the manager's office for several years, ________(deal) with letters and documents.
2.I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy, but __________(hold) back thankfully by the shop window.
3.Michelle found a job as a high school teacher which __________ (involve) spending quite a lot of time with students.
4.Take him out, or he __________ (give) away our position.
5.If you are sick with the flu, you’ll have to stay home to prevent it __________ (spread) to others.
6.There is a v __________of plants in the old man's yard, such as trees, flowers and grass.
7.Then they s __________the map on the table.
8.I didn't mean to get you i __________in the matter.
9.My mother wore a long dress because it was a f __________meal.
10.His mood v __________from day to day, and he is hard to deal with.
二、七选五
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ①_____ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ②_____ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. ③_____
The following methods may work best for you.
· Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
· Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
· Write your notes in your own words.
· ④_____
· Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. ⑤_____
A. Use words not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
三、阅读理解
Birds are becoming popular as pets, but unlike owners with more common pets, owners of birds are often not familiar with the behavioural patterns of the animal which allow them to recognise what the pet needs and wants. For example, most of us can recognise the behaviour a dog exhibits when he is hungry or wants attention,but how many of us know how birds go about showing the same feelings
By learning about the behavioural patterns of the bird, his owner can forge a stronger relationship with the pet. Owners can learn how to read birds’ body language, including movements of the eyes, wings, tail and beak. In addition, the sounds the bird makes can also indicate the mood, desires, and requirements of the pet.
A bird’s eyes are different from a human’s. While both birds and humans have pupils and irises (the round coloured part of an eye that surrounds the pupil) , birds have the ability to control the size of their pupils by enlarging and reducing their irises quickly. This behaviour, flashing, is something birds may do when they are angry, interested, or frightened.
A bird also communicates through the use of his wings. A bird may lift or open his wings as a sign of happiness. But if the bird starts opening and closing his wings, it may signal anger or pain. If a bird fails to fold his wings against his body, and instead lets them hang by his sides, the bird may be ill. Healthy adult birds will typically tuck(折起) their wings against their bodies when they are at rest.
Birds often use their tail feathers to communicate, so an understanding of this behaviour will help the pet‘s owner, A bird may move his tail from side to side, called wagging, to express happiness (similar to dogs in behaviour and meaning). Happiness is also the emotion expressed by other kinds of tail movements, such as moving up and down. However, if a bird fans his tail feathers out, it is usually a way to show anger or aggression.
1.What can we know about birds according to Paragraph 1
A.They have little body language. B.They are easy to escape from owners.
C.They aren’t familiar to their owners. D.Their behaviour is hard to understand.
2.What does the underlined word “forge” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Develop. B.Miss. C.Pretend. D.Copy.
3.What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph
A.The sounds of birds.
B.The role of the bird's beak in communication.
C.Tips on feeding a bird as a pet.
D.The birds, habit of singing.
4.Which of the following is the best title
A.The Birds' Body language B.The Performance of a Bird
C.How to Communicate with Pets D.The Early Bird Catches the Worm
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：dealing
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意为:Alice在经理办公室工作好几年了,她负责处理信件和文件。逻辑主语"Alice"与动词短语deal with之间是主动关系,应用deal with的现在分词作伴随状语。故填dealing。
2.答案：was held
解析：句意为:我有一种强烈的欲望想够到那个玩具玩一下, 但是幸亏被橱窗给挡住了。分析句子结构可知,but连接的并列谓语应保持前后时态一致,故此处用一般过去时;主语I与动词短语hold hack之间是被动关系,因此设空处应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was held。
3.答案：involves
解析：句意:Michelle找了份当高中教师的工作,这份工作需要花很多的时间与学生在一起。involve意为“包括,需要,使成为必然部分(或结果)”。
4.答案：will give
解析：句意:干掉他,否则他会暴露我们的位置。考查时态。这是“祈使句+and/or+陈述句”结构,后一分句时态用一般将来时。
5.答案：(from) spreading
解析：句意:如果你得了流感,你将必须待在家里,以免传染给他人。考查非谓语动词。prevent... (from) doing阻止……做某事。
6.答案：variety
解析：句意:在老人的院子里,有各种各样的植物,如树木、花和草。a variety of各种各样的。
7.答案：spread
8.答案：involved
9.答案：formal
10.答案：varies
二、七选五
答案：GEFAD
解析：①空后有"Second,..."和"Third,..."由此可知这里应为First,...。故选G项。
②根据下文可知无论你怎样记笔记,都要记住记笔记的一个选择的过程。那么前面应该是指我们要有自己记笔记的方法。
③根据上文可知记笔记是一个选择的过程,那么首先得决定什么是重要的。故F正确。
④这里是指用简单单词,而不是句子,这样可以提高做笔记的速度。
⑤根据上文可知你要用你自己很确定的符号来记录,否则你自己也会搞不明白的。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.B; 4.A
解析：1.考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"but unlike owners with more common pets, owners of birds are often not familiar with the behavioural patterns of the animal which allow them to recognise what the pet needs and wants" 可知,人们对于鸟类的行为模式往往不太了解。
2.考查词义猜测。根据第二段中的"By learning about the behavioural patterns of the bird"以及画线词后的"a stronger relationship with the pet" 可知,通过了解鸟类的行为模式,主人应该是与鸟建立起更牢固的关系。forge"形成”与develop的含义相近。
3.考查推理判断。根据全文内容可知,本文是"总分"结构。由第二段中的"including movements of the eyes, wings,tail and beak"可知,本文将从鸟的眼睛、翅膀、尾巴和鸟嘴这几个部分来阐释说明,第三、第四、第五段分别讲述了鸟的眼請、翅膀和尾巴的动作,故可推知,接下来应该讲鸟嘴的动作的相关信息。
4.考查主旨大意。根据全文内容可知,文章主要介绍鸟通过不同的肢体语言来表明情绪,故A项符合题意。Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary
一、填空
1.Many people claim __________(see) Bigfoot but they do not agree about what he or she looks like.
2.It was a very ________(frighten) experience but they were very brave.
3.Arriving in New York, he saw the ship that was to take him to England _________(disappear) over the horizon without him.
4.The manager is unlikely ___________(employ) more workers in such a hard time.
5.The well-known Summer Palace is situated in the northwest of Beijing, ____________(cover) an area of about 2. 9 square kilometers.
6.The newly built science and technology museum attracts ___________(thousand) of visitors.
7.A workman must __________(sharp) his tools if he wants to do his work well.
8.The sudden __________(appear) of a policeman caused the thief to run away.
9.The very ___________(exist) of the nuclear power industry is dangerous for the public.
puter systems all over the company are being affected by a ___________(mystery) virus.
二、七选五
Parents enjoy when their teen does well in school but some also use their teen's grades as a reason to be more permissive(放任的) in other areas of their teen’s life. Teens will take advantage of this lapse(疏忽) in judgment and get into trouble. Good grades do not mean that your teen is following all of the rules set by your family. ①___________. Here are some things you will need to remember to do even when your teen is getting good grades:
Keep talking to your teen about his day, his friends and his dreams. ②___________, who he surrounds himself with and what he looks forward to in his future. The more you touch base with your teen, the sooner you will know if something is wrong.
③___________. Does your teen want more privacy, shutting you out Does he get angry when you ask "What is going on " That is a clear sign you need to step in and determine what is going on.
Remember that peers are a strong influence on your teen. ④___________; therefore, you need to follow through with calling adults when your teen makes plans to go out or have sleepovers with their friends.
Never take "But I get good grades!” as an excuse, which will keep you from following through with the above points in discipline. ⑤___________.
By remembering to do these things, you can be sure you will not become a permissive parent in your discipline because your teen is doing his best in school.
A. It is not a given
B. Look for signs of trouble
C. Know what he does on a daily basis
D. Be clear with your expectations and consequences
E. This is a very safe feeling and helps with building confidence
F. Smart peers tend to be more creative in “getting away with” their endeavors(努力)
G. Raise your teen to be a successful happy adult by not giving in or giving up on any area of his life
三、阅读理解
Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150, so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of look the same age!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern. You walk into the kitchen.
You pick up the milk, but a voice says,“ You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it knows the milk is old . In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli ,”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example—what will be the next
1.We can learn from the text that in the future__________.
A.people will never get old B.everyone will look the same
C.red will be the most popular color D.clothes will be able to change their pattern
2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A.Milk will be harmful to health.
B.More drinks will be available for sale.
C.Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.
D.Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.
3.Which of the following is mentioned in the text
A.Nothing can replace the Internet. B.Fridges will know what people need.
C.Jacked sleeves can be used as a guide. D.Cars will be able to drive automatically.
4.What is the text mainly about
A.Food and clothing in 2035. B.Future technology in everyday life.
C.Medical treatments of the future. D.The reason for the success of new technology.
答案以及解析
一、填空
1.答案：to have seen
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:很多人声称看到过大脚野人,但是,对他或她的长相他们意见不一。claim to do sth."声称做某事",是固定用法;且见过大脚野人这一动作已经发生,故用不定式的完成式。
2.答案：frightening
解析：考査形容词。句意:那是一次令人非常恐惧的经历,但他们非常勇敢。分析句子结构可知,空处应用形容词修饰experience,故填frightening,意为“令人恐惧的"。
3.答案：disappearing
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:当他到达纽约时,看到本来要载他去英国的船正消失在地平线上,把他落下了。 本题考査"see +宾语+宾补"结构,表示正在发生的动作,要用动词-ing形式作宾语补足语。
4.答案：to employ
解析：考査动词不定式。句意:经理在这个如此困难的时期不太可能雇用更多的工人。be unlikely to do sth.意为"不太可能做某事"。
5.答案：covering
解析：考査非谓语动词。句意:举世闻名的颐和园位于北京西北部,占地约2.9平方千米。分析句子结构可知,空处应用动词-ing形式作伴随状语,故填covering。
6.答案：thousands
7.答案：sharpen
8.答案：appearance
9.答案：existence
10.答案：mysterious
二、七选五
答案：1. A2. C3. B4. F5. G
解析：
本文是一篇说明文。一些家长乐于看到自己的孩子们学习成绩好,并且把好成绩作为在其他领域放任孩子的理由。本文介绍了当孩子们成绩好时,家长们需要记住的几件事情。
1. A 根据上文的“Good grades do not mean that your teen is following all of the rules set by your family.”可知,好成绩并不意味养你的孩子在遵循着你的家庭规则。故与A项内容相关。
2. C 根据上文的"Keep talking to your teen about his day, his friends and his dreams.”可知,不断地与你的孩子谈他的日常生活、他的朋友和他的梦想。故C项内容与此相关。
3. B 根据下文的 "That is a clear sign you need to step in determine what is going on.”可知,该段的主題句应为B项。
4. F 根据上文的“Remember that peers are a strong influence on your teen.”可知,本段谈同龄人对你孩子的影响，而F项与之相关,故选F。
5. G因为上文提到了“不拿‘但我得到了好成绩’当一个借口来阻止你遵循上面的纪律约束。”故与G项内容相关。
三、阅读理解
答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.D; 4.B
解析：1.细节理解。根据“The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern.”可知衣服中的粒子是可以帮助改变衣服颜色和款式,A项为干扰项,说人们永远不会老,根据第二段可知是说抗衰老的技术比现在好,所以父母的年龄看起来和自己的一样年轻。但没说永远不会老,故排除。
2.细节理解,根据第四段最后一句话可知,以后的杂货店里任何东西都含有关于产品介绍的芯片所以答案为C,商店里的食物都含有电子信息。
3.细节理解。根据“In 2035, cars drive themselves.(车自己就能开)”可以推知答案。
4.主旨大意。从第一段就开始说欢迎来到2035年的未来,接着分别论述了在不同领域中科技的使用等,所以可知这篇文章主要讲的就是将来的日常生活中科技的运用。
