UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Two years ago I was very lonely and didn't talk with anyone about my feelings.At the time I didn't have many friends.I wanted someone to share my experiences and secrets with.I wanted someone to understand me.I started to imagine this friend.Often I imagine our conversations and what we would do, but I didn't give my imagination a face.
Some weeks later I started a new project in school and I was working with one of my schoolmates.We had never worked together before but we got along well.After the project we started to spend some time together in school.One day we decided to take a walk.Ever since that walk we've been friends.We listened and really understood each other.
I had wished for a best friend, but the universe gave me so much more.I have met one of my soul mates (挚友)．We can sense each other, and it just takes one look and we know what the other is thinking.I didn't think our friendship could grow much stronger.But now we have known each other for two years and our friendship is growing all the time.
It hasn't only been easy.We have gone through both easy and hard times.But I'm grateful for the hard times, because they have forced me to grow and taught me a lot.My best friend has changed me.She has made me believe in myself.And I am now focusing on achieving one of my biggest dreams.Without her, I wouldn't even have realized what my biggest dream is.
I know there are soul mates out in the world for you.I am so thankful to have met one of mine.Believe in them, and your paths will cross.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者通过一个学校课题结识了一个女孩，并与她结为心意相通、共同成长的挚友。
1．What did the author do before meeting her soul mate
A．She chose to stay alone.
B．She spent time with other friends.
C．She told others about her feelings.
D．She pictured a friend in her mind.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，作者当时没有朋友，倍感孤独的她在脑海中想象了一个朋友。故选D项。
2．How did the author get to know her soul mate
A．By taking a walk.
B．By attending a party.
C．Through a school project.
D．Through a friend's introduction.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，作者参加学校课题时结识了一个朋友，并且最后发展成为挚友。故选 C项。
3．What do we know about the author and her soul mate
A．Their friendship is still developing.
B．She is the author's only soul mate.
C．They are trying hard to realize their dreams.
D．She has little confidence in their friendship.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“But now we have known ...the time.”可知，作者和挚友的友谊日益增进。故选A项。
4．Why is the author thankful for the hard times
A．She went through them easily.
B．She has learned a lot from them.
C．They have made her suffer.
D．They have made her dream come true.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段第一、二句可知，艰难的时光促使作者成长，也教会了她很多，也就是作者从中学到了很多。故选B项。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I felt very depressed the other day. The weather had been dark and rainy, and I just didn't feel so ___1___.
As I was sitting at my desk, I __2__it was the birthday of a dear long-time friend — a single, middle-aged woman who has devoted the past 30 years to nursing and loving her __3__.
Knowing that she didn't have family in town, I __4__to give her a call. Sure enough, she was on her shift, __5__to work late into the evening, and wouldn't have __6__of a birthday this year. As always, though, she __7__cheerful and was happy when I __8__.
After I hung up, I couldn't __9__ the feeling that she would really appreciate a little attention on her special day. __10__ feeling a little depressed myself, I tried to put it out of my mind, but as the day passed, couldn't shake the thought. I __11__gave in, and set off to the hospital with a card, a cheese cake, and some balloons that evening. My friend's grateful smile and joyful surprise __12__ me that I'd done the right thing, and they were a generous __13__for the little effort it had taken.
When I got home, I realized that not only had I cheered up a __14__ friend on her birthday, but my own negative feelings had also disappeared. Making her day had made my own! It's just like the saying, “Loving kindness is twice blessed: it blesses him who gives; it blesses him who __15__”．
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了在自己心情不好的一天给一个从事护士职业的朋友过生日的故事。
1．A.special B．positive
C．nervous D．scared
解析：选B 根据空格前的句子可知，作者心情不好，positive意为“乐观的”，符合语境。故选B。
2．A.explained B．complained
C．remembered D．informed
解析：选C 结合语境和下文作者给朋友打电话可知，当作者坐在办公桌前的时候，记起了是一个朋友的生日。故选C。
3．A.family B．training
C．work D．school
解析：选C 根据空格前的“who has devoted the past 30 years to nursing”可知，她从事护士职业30年，说明她很喜欢自己的工作。故选C。
4．A.decided B．continued
C．agreed D．refused
解析：选A 根据前面的原因状语：知道她在城里没有亲人，可知，作者此时决定给朋友打个电话。故选A。
5．A.surprised B．disappointed
C．bored D．prepared
解析：选D 根据前面的“Sure enough, she was on her shift”可知，这是她的当班时间，她准备工作到晚上。故选D。
6．A.much B．many
C．little D．few
解析：选A 参见上题解析，此处表示“不会有太多的时间过生日”。故选A。
7．A.sounded B．looked
C．grew D．found
解析：选A 结合上文知道作者是打电话给她的，所以根据语境可知，她是“听上去”很高兴。故选A。
8．A.admitted B．called
C．succeeded D．apologized
解析：选B 前文提到give her a call，因此该空用动词call表示“打电话”。她很开心作者给她打电话。故选B。
9．A.experience B．imagine
C．shake D．understand
解析：选C 根据下文“...I tried to put it out of my mind, but as the day passed, couldn't shake the thought.”可知，这种感觉一直在作者脑中挥之不去。couldn't shake the feeling表示“某种感觉挥之不去”，故选C。
10．A.Almost B．Even
C．Never D．Still
解析：选D 结合本句中“I tried to put it out of my mind, but as the day passed, couldn't shake the thought.”可知，作者仍然感到沮丧，与文章开头相呼应。故选D。
11．A.luckily B．finally
C．unhappily D．hardly
解析：选B 结合上文作者的心情沮丧，尽力去摆脱这种心情，但是经过一天的时间，还是没能摆脱，所以最终屈服了。故选B。
12．A.convinced B．advised
C．promised D．reminded
解析：选A 根据语境可知，朋友的神情让作者确信自己做对了。故选A。
13．A.response B．contribution
C．reward D．share
解析：选C 她的笑容和惊喜使作者确信自己做对了，这也是对作者慷慨的回报。故选C。
14．A.careless B．lonely
C．weak D．curious
解析：选B 由前文的“she didn't have family in town”可知，作者的朋友是“孤独的”。故选B。
15．A.tries B．receives
C．expects D．cares
解析：选B 根据空格前的gives可知，应用receives与gives相对应。故选B。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Everyone likes to have friends who are trustworthy. When what we say __1__(match) what we do, we earn trust and friendship. On __2__ contrary, once we break our word, nobody will ever trust us again. For example, if you are __3__ untrustworthy worker, you are less likely __4__ (get) a promotion. Therefore, the __5__ (important) of keeping one's word cannot be stressed too much.
I once had the unpleasant experience of someone breaking his promise to me. Last month, everyone in my class had to gather at school __6__ 6：30 am for our __7__ (graduate) trip. My friend Ben asked me to meet him at McDonald's at six, but he never showed up. I was __8__ (depress) that when I called him, he told me he was already at school. I __9__ (rush) straight there, but all my classmates still blamed me for delaying the trip. After that, I ended my friendship with Ben because I don't need friends __10__ can't keep their word.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者强调了人人都喜欢遵守诺言值得信任的人。当我们言行一致时，我们会赢得信任和友谊，否则就不会再有人来相信我们了；另外，作者通过讲述自己的亲身经历，旨在说明自己非常厌恶不遵守诺言的人。
1．matches 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据上下文可知，本空需要用一般现在时态。本句中的主语是一个句子，故谓语动词用单数。故答案为matches。
2．the 考查冠词。句意：相反，一旦我们食言，没有人会再相信我们。固定短语on the contrary“相反”。故答案为the。
3．an 考查冠词。worker是可数名词的单数形式，untrustworthy的发音以元音音素开头，所以应该用不定冠词an。故答案为an。
4．to get 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，如果你是一个不值得信任的员工，你就不太可能得到晋升。短语be likely to do sth.“可能做某事”。故答案为to get。
5．importance 考查名词。空格前是冠词，所以这里应该用名词。important的名词形式为importance。故答案为importance。
6．at 考查介词。在具体的时刻前用介词at。故答案为at。
7．graduation 考查名词。空格后是名词，所以这里用名词作定语表示类别。graduate为动词；graduation为名词。故答案为graduation。
8．depressed 考查形容词。句子的主语是人。表示人感到沮丧，用depressed。故答案为depressed。
9．rushed 考查动词的时态。根据“but all my classmates still blamed me”可知，这里动词用的是一般过去时，所以空格处也用一般过去时。故答案为rushed。
10．who/that 考查定语从句。此句中的先行词指人且在定语从句中作主语。故答案为who或that。UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
He must have been completely lost in something he was reading because I had to tap on the car window to get his attention. “Is your car available (可用的)？” I asked when he finally looked up at me. He nodded, then said apologetically as I settled into the back seat, “I'm sorry, but I was reading a letter.” He sounded as if he had a cold. “I am not in a hurry，” I told him. “Go ahead and finish your letter.” He shook his head. “I've read it several times already. I guess I almost know it by heart.” “Letters from home always mean a lot，” I said.
“This isn't family，” he replied. “Although it might just as well have been family, Old Ed was my oldest friend. In fact, we used to call each other ‘Old Friend’— when we'd meet. I'm not much good at writing.”
“I don't think any of us keep up our correspondence (通信) very well，” I said. “I know I don't, but I take it he's someone you've known quite a while？”
“All my life. We were kids together, went to school together and all the way through high school.” “There are not too many people who've had such a long friendship，” I said. “Actually，” the driver went on, “I hadn't seen him more than once or twice a year over the past 25 or 30 years because I moved away from the old neighborhood and you kind of lose touch even though you never forget.”
“You said ‘was’. Does that mean ... ？” he nodded. “Died a couple of weeks ago.” “I'm sorry.” I said.
He didn't say anything more, and we rode on in silence for a few minutes. But I realized that Old Ed was still on his mind when he spoke again, almost more to himself than to me. “I should have kept in contact with him.” “Well，” I agreed, “we should all keep in touch with old friends more than we do. But things come up and we just don't seem to find the time.”
When I got to my hotel room I didn't unpack right away. First I had to write a letter — and mail it.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是友情的珍贵。作者乘出租车去宾馆，司机跟作者讲述了他和老朋友之间的故事。
1．Why did the driver say sorry to the writer
A．Because he didn't want to take the passenger.
B．Because he didn't notice the writer.
C．Because he had a cold and could not speak.
D．Because he didn't feel well.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句和“I'm sorry, but I was reading a letter.”可知，司机因为沉浸在读信中，没有注意到作者。故选B。
2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A．Old Ed was a member of the driver's family.
B．The driver never met Old Ed in the past.
C．The driver seldom wrote to Old Ed.
D．The driver often called Old Ed on the phone.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“I'm not much good at writing.”可推知，司机很少给Old Ed写信。故选C。
3．What can be inferred from the passage
A．The driver had been a friend of the writer.
B．The driver didn't like to read the letter.
C．The driver's friend must have passed away.
D．The driver's friend must be angry with him.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的对话“You said ‘was’. Does that mean ... ？” he nodded. “Died a couple of weeks ago.” “I'm sorry.” I said.可推知，司机的老朋友去世了。故选C。
4．Why did the writer write a letter and mail it right away when he got to the hotel room
A．He had the habit of writing letters.
B．His family asked him to do so.
C．He missed his friends very much.
D．The driver's story touched him.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的对话“I should have ... find the time.”再结合后来作者到了酒店立刻写邮件，可推知，作者是被司机的故事感动了。故选D。
Ⅱ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“What happened？” asked Mrs Sharpnack. The red marks covering the test said everything.
Without even seeing the grade, I knew I had failed. I felt upset as I realized what would come after this.
My failing score would mean my grades wouldn't be high enough to be on the honor roll in that term.
I wasn't as upset about missing a party as I was about having to explain to my friends why I wouldn't get to go.
My friends always got good grades, and usually, so did I.
“I know you can pass this test，” said Mrs Sharpnack. “What if I let you take it again I'll give you a week to study.” But I just wanted to go home, forget about the test and never think about math again.
Mrs Sharpnack could have left me behind. But she didn't. Perhaps a great teacher just can't be satisfied with students falling short of his or her potential. “I know you can pass this test，” she repeated firmly. She said it with such certainty that it almost felt like a vow (誓言). For a brief moment, I wondered if she could be right.
I had thirty minutes from the time school let out until my bus came. Mrs Sharpnack asked if I would be willing to use that time to go over the problems I had missed. I agreed. We started right then and made plans to meet each day for one week, after which I would take the test again.
After going over a few problems, my friend Madena came looking for me.
“What are you doing？” she asked.
But before I could say anything, Mrs Sharpnack turned my test backside up, hiding its contents. “Amanda is helping me with a special project，” she said. By then, it was time for our bus to come. I gathered up my things and left with Madena.
For the next week, I stayed after class with Mrs Sharpnack. She would go over each problem, carefully explaining their solutions.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
The day when I should take the test again came soon.
Paragraph 2：
Things were different after that.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
The day when I should take the test again came soon. I remained after class, as I did all the other days, but this time I sat at my desk alone. Mrs Sharpnack gave me a new test and let me start working. The math problems were hard, and I almost handed the paper right back to her. But then I remembered how hard we had worked and how she had told me that she knew I could pass. I calmed down and tried to remember the examples she had used. The next day, Mrs Sharpnack told me I had only missed one question.
Paragraph 2：
Things were different after that. The day after the test, I was surprised to discover Madena walking into Mrs Sharpnack's classroom after school. I had assumed that once I had retaken the test I wouldn't be spending any more time there. But my friend had discovered something a teacher who cared. Finally, we went to Mrs Sharpnack's classroom every day while we waited for our bus.UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
My best friend travelled to stay with my family last weekend. When she arrived, she went straight to the kitchen and, without asking, ate some dried fruit. She wasn't being rude. I knew she would do this. We've known each other for almost 20 years. She can eat anything she wants from my kitchen. Indeed, I bought her favorite fruits and snacks at the shop that morning.
Our long weekend together was simple. I was recovering from surgery and couldn't go to shopping malls. We passed the time running errands (差事), but there's never been a quiet moment. We've lived in different cities for almost a decade. Reunions demand conversation.
Our personalities are matched, to be sure, and a shared history is indescribably (难以形容地) valuable. We were competitors at high school before bonding. Then we discovered the many interests that we had in common. Our friendship developed itself quickly. We stayed companions and supported each other through law school and through our first jobs. Ours is a friendship for the ages.
There is something special about friends who know everything about you. They are rare. They have seen your bright lights of achievements, the depths of desperation (绝望的境地) and the boring routine of the in-between. It's special to unpack feelings without wasting time filling in the blanks. As my long weekend shows, with such friends we don't have to “do”， but we simply have to “be”. We drop the act, the performance, the public version of ourselves. The special friendships are those which never fail to delight, whose continuation is worth the extra effort, despite distance and difference in our separate lives. I had the very great joy of this reminder last weekend. I'm lucky to have found this friend, and to see a future where her companionship remains. Being together is perfection.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过介绍自己和朋友相处的点点滴滴的故事，来告诉我们读者良好的友谊需要奉献，作者十分珍惜自己和朋友的这段友谊。
1．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．They talked constantly about their lives.
B．They enjoyed running errands.
C．They had a noisy weekend.
D．They quarreled at times.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段“Our long weekend ... conversation.(我们在一起度过的漫长周末很简单。我刚从手术中恢复过来，不能去购物中心。我们靠跑差事打发时间，但从未有过安静的时刻。我们在不同的城市生活了近十年，团聚时需要交谈。)”可推知，作者和朋友一直都会谈论自己的生活。故选A。
2．What does the author appreciate about their friendship
A．They help each other achieve in their fields.
B．They're best friends despite different hobbies.
C．They inspire each other to be their best selves.
D．They're comfortable just being themselves.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As my long weekend shows ... version of ourselves.(正如我漫长的周末所显示的，与这样的朋友一起，我们不必‘做些什么’，而我们只需‘做我们自己’。我们放弃装模作样，敷衍行事，公众场合的面具。)”可推知，作者和朋友做自己就很舒服，不虚情假意。故选D。
3．What message is conveyed in the last paragraph
A．Real friends are easy to make.
B．Good friendships need devotion.
C．Special friendships may fail to delight.
D．Distance and difference bring friendship.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The special friendships ... in our separate lives.(这种特殊的友谊总是让人感到快乐，尽管我们生活在不同的地方，距离遥远，但值得付出额外的努力来延续它。)”可推知，良好的友谊需要奉献。故选B。
4．Why does the author write this text
A．To express thanks to her best friend.
B．To share the friendship she treasures.
C．To describe what her best friend is like.
D．To explain how she offers help to her friend.
解析：选B 写作意图题。根据最后一段中的“I'm lucky ... is perfection.(我很幸运能找到这个朋友，并且看到她的未来依然陪伴着我。在一起是完美的。)”可知，作者写这篇文章目的是和读者分享她珍视的友谊。故选B。
B
One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school
Listen — Listen when they are talking. Don't say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it's not necessary for you to have anything to say；they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.
Help them — If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you don't do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra pencil or pen with you to classes in case they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.
Be there for them — Try to make something for your friends to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for friends. Marilyn Monroe, a famous US actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you can't stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you don't want to stay with your friends when they're in hard times, then you don't deserve to be with them when they're having a good time!
______ Try to organize some activities with your friends ahead of time. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to the movies and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And you'll remember these things when you're all old!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成为别人好朋友的几个方法：倾听、帮助朋友、与朋友在一起以及制订计划。
5．While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should ________.
A．give him or her some advice
B．just listen unless asked
C．calm him or her down
D．share your feelings as well
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Listen ... ask you a question.”可知，当朋友跟你诉说时，如果不问你问题，你就只管听，故选B。
6．What can we learn from Marilyn Monroe's words
A．Life without a friends is death.
B．A friend is easier lost than found.
C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D．A man is known by his friends.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“If you don't want ... having a good time！”可推知，我们能从玛丽莲·梦露的话中学到“患难见真情”的道理。故选C。
7．Which of the following can be put in the blank of the last paragraph
A．Make plans.
B．Enjoy yourself.
C．Understand your friends.
D．Play with your friends.
解析：选A 段落大意题。根据最后一段中的“Try to organize some activities with your friends ahead of time.”及“By planning things together”可知，本段主要是关于和朋友们制定出去玩的计划，A选项“制定计划”符合本段的主题。故选A。
8．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to find a good friend.
B．How to help friends in trouble.
C．How to be a good friend.
D．How to make more friends.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。根据第一段并结合文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了成为别人好朋友的几个方法：倾听、帮助朋友、与朋友在一起以及制订计划。因此这篇文章的主要内容是如何成为别人的好朋友，故选C。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Friendships can bring joy or sorrow. __1__， we talked to researchers, authors, and therapists to learn how to manage the common relationship difficulties we all face.
Broken promises
Friends are vital for our physical and mental well-being but these relationships aren't always smooth sailing. __2__. And a major way this happens is through broken promises. Perhaps he canceled plans at the last minute or she declined to take part in an important party. __3__， the first thing to do is remember that no one is perfect, says Jan Yager, PhD, friendship coach.
__4__
“Sometimes jealousy reveals our deepest desires，” says Dr Yager. “Healthy envy can motivate you to become better and be inspired by your friend's success，” she says. She points out that it could be the other way around as well: Your friends might be jealous of you.
Feeling left out
There's no worse feeling than when you check Facebook Monday morning to find out that your friends went on a weekend getaway without you. Scott Christnelly, a therapist, says, “I encourage clients to express their feelings about it but also not to jump to conclusions.” Then find someone else to talk to — maybe a family member, or a close friend (not one who went on the trip) — to explain how you feel. __5__.
A．Experiencing envy
B．But while it may be painful
C．Stopping to feel jealous of them
D．Friend break-ups can be just as painful as a romantic split
E．In fact, it's common to experience some serious hurt from your friends
F．Since there's no rule book on what to do when things get tense or go south
G．Maybe through that conversation, you can brainstorm how you will respond
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些如何处理我们大家常见与朋友相处时常见的难题的方法。
1．选F 根据空后一句可知，作者请教了一些专业人士，向他们寻求建议。由此可知，此处指遇到这样的事很多人不知怎样应对。F选项符合语境，故选F。
2．选E 根据空前一句可知，(与朋友的)关系并不总是一帆风顺的，应该会有挫折，E选项符合语境。故选E。
3．选B 根据前面“Perhaps he canceled ...party.(也许他在最后一刻取消了计划，或者她拒绝参加一个重要的聚会。)”可知，朋友爽约，或者被人拒绝，这些都是痛苦的经历，B选项符合语境。故选B。
4．选A 此句为段落小标题，根据下文“‘Sometimes jealousy reveals our deepest desires，’ says Dr Yager.(‘有时候，嫉妒揭示了我们内心深处的渴望，’耶格尔博士说。)”可知，本段主要说明与朋友交往时出现的一些问题，朋友间会彼此嫉妒。A选项符合语境。故选A。
5．选G 根据上文“Then find someone else to talk to ... how you feel.(然后找其他人来解释你的感受——也许是你的家人，或者是你的好朋友。)”可知，本句说明谈话的效果，G选项符合语境。故选G。
