Unit 13 We’re trying to save the earth!
Section B 2a-2e基础练习
一、根据首字母或汉语提示,用本课时单词完成句子。
1. He turned his bowl u________ down as a hat.
2. The g________ is not wide enough for the fat elephant to get through.
3. —Do you know that the Yutu Moon Track can work well again —Yes. It’s an ___________(鼓舞人心的事) to us.
4. We all admire him because of his ________ (创造力).
5. I don’t believe the young person is the company’s___________ (负责人).
二、根据汉语完成句子,每空一词。
1. 上周那座老房子被拆掉了。
The old house ________ ________ ________ last week.
2. 古代人用石头建造了这座庙宇。
The ancient people ________ this temple ________ ________ stone. 3. 回收是有好处的,所以请不要把瓶子和报纸扔掉。
Recycling is good,so please_________ ________ ________ bottles or newspapers.
4. 我很高兴能够好好利用我的兴趣爱好。
I’m happy that I can ________ my hobby ________ ________ ________.
5. 这些花的气味使我想起了往事。
The smell of these flowers ________ my memories ________.
完形填空
Every April, there is a special day in China. It is the Qingming Festival, also called Tomb Sweeping Day. On that day, people __1__ and honor(纪念) their ancestors(祖先). Qingming is a(n) __2__ Chinese festival. It has a long history. It began over 2,000 years ago. A famous poem __3__ the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day: “Rain falls heavily as Qingming comes, and passers by(行人) with lowered spirits go.”
Tomb Sweeping Day has been a public __4__ since 2008.On this day, __5__ bring flowers, food and wine to their ancestors' tombs(墓). They put food like cakes and fruit in front of the tombs. After that, they __6__ the dirt off the tombs and remember their dead family members.
__7__ do Chinese people do this That's because people think that visiting tombs is to __8__ respect(尊重) to their dead family members.
However, Tomb Sweeping Day is not only about this. During that time, the weather is becoming __9__. People are able to garden(从事园艺) and enjoy outdoor activities. Families often __10__ for outings(远足) or to fly kites at this time.
1.A.remember B.meet C.see D.find
2.A.popular B.famousC.traditional D.unhappy
3.A.for B.by C.with D.as
4.A.weekend B.Weekday C.journeyD.holiday
5.A.classes B.families C.friendsD.groups
6.A.turn B.keep C.sweep D.go
7.A.Why B.When C.Where D.Who
8.A.bring B.show C.make D.take
9.A.warmer B.colder C.cooler D.shorter
10.A.have fun B.work hard
pull together D.get together
阅读理解
Dear Helen,
I want to tell you how much I miss you at the moment.I never realized the value of our friendship until you returned to Canada.I hope you have made many new friends and I believe you can get on well with them.
I didn't consider our friendship precious (宝贵的) before and I regret it.Now the pain is deep in my heart.Whenever I see the two friends,Maria and June,all I can think of is you.I know I probably didn't tell you how important you were to me as often as I should have,but you are always the best in my mind.You always had a smile on your face that would bring sunshine to everyone.A funny joke or a simple word from you was enough to keep everyone laughing.You mean a lot to me,Helen. Everyone in our class learned to share things because of you.I feel a bit silly for misunderstanding (误会) you at times.Now you have gone back to Canada,but I still want to say that I love you and miss you.I am looking forward to hearing from you and welcome you to England again.
Yours,
Sally
1.Whom is this letter to
A.Sally. B.Helen. C.Maria. D.Jane.
2.Why does Sally feel regretful
A.She misses Helen very much.
B.She hasn't telephoned Helen for a long time.
C.She didn't value her friendship with Helen before.
D.She lied to Helen.
3.From the passage,we know that Helen is a(n) girl.
A.American B.English C.Chinese D.Canadian
4.Which of the following is NOT true about Helen
A.She is not in Sally's class now.
B.She was always ready to help others.
C.She was cruel to Sally.
D.She was a funny girl.
5.The writer wrote this letter to .
A.ask Helen for some money
B.say how she loves and misses Helen
C.tell Helen not to come back again
D.explain why she admires Maria and Jane
语法填空
It was our school's yearly dancing show. I (be) excited that I was chosen by the teacher this time although I didn't have any experience of dancing for a show. I would dance in front of all the students and (teacher). It made me very proud.
However, I was a bit sad my father had no time to watch me dance. He (invite) to have a business meeting. I knew that my father would surely come to my show if he could. Luckily, my mother and my elder sister were still (come) to watch my show.
the beginning of the day, I was very nervous. After changing into the dress and getting my makeup done, I felt
(relax). Then I went on to the stage bravely. I was very glad to see my mother and sister sitting in second row.
Just before the lights turned dark, I saw my father! He rushed into the hall and took the seat beside my mother. a pleasant surprise it was! The sight of my father made
smile. I began dancing confidently. Soon after the show, my family came backstage to congratulate me. I was so happy and lucky to have my family's support.
答案
一、根据首字母或汉语提示,用本课时单词完成句子。
1. upside 2. gate 3. inspiration 4. creativity 5. president
二、根据汉语完成句子,每空一词。
1.was pulled down 2. built/made; out of 3. don’t throw away 4. put; to good use 5. brought; back
三、完形填空
ACBDB CABAD
四、阅读理解
BCDCB
语法填空
was;teachers;because/since /as;was invited;coming;At;relaxed;the;What;me