Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking
课后训练一起提高
一、用适当的介词或副词填空
1.I waited at the station for the bus for up three hours the other day.
答案:to
2.Later,she found it very hard to adapt these conditions.
答案:to
3.The boy told me that he had never come anything like this before.
答案:across
4.Do you have experience which is relevant this new job
答案:to
5.What you are doing makes a great difference the children’s lives here.
答案:to
6.The gate is too narrow for the elephant to get .
答案:through
7.She is outgoing and likes participating all kinds of activities.
答案:in
二、用所给单词的适当形式填空
1.When he turned around the corner,he saw some people (drag) the broken car.
答案:dragging
2.He likes staying indoors instead of (participate) in outdoor activities.
答案:participating
3.They (have) a picnic when a lovely rabbit ran to them.
答案:were having
4.She mentioned (meet) an old friend in the street last week.
答案:meeting
5.She comes from a (privilege) background.
答案:privileged
三、完成句子
1.整个早上电话一直在响,是找谁的
The telephone .Who is wanted
答案:has been ringing the whole morning
2.他们在山里散步时下起了大雨。
They were walking in the mountain .
答案:when it began to rain heavily
3.他们已经从我的工资里扣除了社会保险金,更不用说州税了。
They have already taken social security payments off my pay, .
答案:not to mention state taxes
4.说实话,我很怀疑他们是否能够按时完成所有的工作。
To be honest,I doubt .
答案:whether they can finish all the work on time
5.即使她承认自己错了,也不会道歉的。
She won’t make an apology .
答案:even if she admits that she is wrong
6.能在这里和一些著名专家们交流看法,我很荣幸。
I to exchange ideas with some famous experts.
答案:feel privileged to be here
7.他尽量不让他的家人卷入这起事故。
He tried his best to prevent his family from .
答案:being dragged into the accident
四、阅读理解
It was the night before my election.I was running for Sophomore Vice President.
I had prepared a performance for the election—a funny boxing match.The fight had popular moves as seen in Dodge Ball,Iron Man,and Super Smash Brothers.In the end,I would perform my famous move,the Power-Punch from Hot Rod.
My friend Cheyenne and I rehearsed(排练) the fight for hours,but the fight would not be a fight without music and sound effects.This was where my brother came in.He stayed up all night to work on that soundtrack.And when my computer’s disk burner(刻录机) went out at 6 in the morning,he spent a college student’s week’s worth of incomes to replace it.
Why would he go into all that trouble Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing,this was imperative to me.He knew because it was once important to him.Having graduated from Layton High just a year earlier,he knew what it was like to be in the centre of people’s attention.He knew how fun high school could be,and he wanted me to have a great experience.
I ended up losing the election,but that day changed my world forever.The lesson my brother taught me became my most important belief.But it wasn’t until I had a similar opportunity that I really understood why he cared so much.What did it take for me to understand It was the performance.The rest of the cast and I would rehearse every day after school for 6 months all for what The chance to perform a play eight times.As I came out on that stage for the first time and listened to the laughter,I was filled with joy.By the end of the play,the audience broke into tears,and so did we.What happened We had the sweet opportunity of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment—a moment to laugh, reflect, and shed tears.
1.Why did the author prepare a performance
A.To prove he had a gift for performing.
B.To introduce moves from some movies.
C.To celebrate his success after the election.
D.To increase his chance of winning the election.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“I had prepared a performance for the election—a funny boxing match.(我为选举准备了一场表演——一场有趣的拳击比赛。)”可推断出作者准备一场演出是为了增加他赢得选举的机会。故选D项。
2.How did the author’s brother respond when the computer’s disk burner went out
A.He decided to give up in the end.
B.He bought one with his own money.
C.He found another way to make music.
D.He borrowed one from a college student.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“And when my computer’s disk burner went out at 6 in the morning,he spent a college student’s week’s worth of incomes to replace it.(当我的电脑的磁盘刻录机在早上6点熄火时,他花了一个大学生一周的收入来更换它。)”可知选B项。
3.What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 4 mean
A.Important. B.Pleasant.
C.Difficult. D.Useful.
答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。根据下文“He knew because it was once important to him.”可知上文“Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing,this was imperative to me.(因为他知道,在他能做的所有其他重要的事情中,这对我来说是重要的。)”imperative“重要的”。故选A项。
4.What did the author most probably learn from his brother
A.We should try our best to do everything well.
B.We should spread kindness we have received.
C.Family members should always support each other.
D.Happiness comes from what we do to brighten others’ life.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“He knew how fun high school could be,and he wanted me to have a great experience.(他知道高中是多么有趣,他想让我有一个很好的经历。)”可推断出作者从他哥哥那里学到了幸福来自我们所做的事情能够照亮他人的生活。故选D项。
五、七选五阅读理解
Volunteering is a great way to further a cause and make a difference in your community. 1 If you’d like to give something besides money,consider lending your time and talents to organisations that are important to you.It is an opportunity to serve.
Consider why you want to volunteer.Do you want to help the world or your community 2 Do you love what you do Do you want to share your gifts with others or give something back Examining these sorts of questions can help you to choose the right direction for your volunteer work.
3 If you feel strongly about literacy(识字),for instance,volunteer at your local library or find out if there is an organisation of volunteer tutors in your area.There are organisations doing all sorts of work.It is especially important with volunteer work that you choose something that you value.
Start small.If you already have a busy schedule,volunteer your time for an hour or two per week or perhaps one day per month.You might be surprised how much you can accomplish in even a little bit of time. 4
5 Ask plenty of questions and do your research,but until you sign up and get your feet wet,you won’t know if volunteering for a particular organisation is really right for you.
A.Get started.
B.Choose an organisation that is meaningful to you.
C.Look for an organisation or activity in your area or community.
D.Do you want to build your own skills,make new friends,and learn
E.It can also be an opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills.
F.Of course,you can develop new skills and learn many things by volunteering.
G.Then,if you find you enjoy the work and have more time to pursue it,gradually take on more.
答案:1~5 EDBGA
六、完形填空
Today we spent the morning going through our personal belongings.We were looking for items to 1 for free at a local park.Not just any items but things people really 2 .Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted but things we used every day that would be 3 to others.
We packed these things 4 the box and added some small toys.We added a list of local addresses and phone numbers of local 5 agencies.Inside the box a simple letter was placed.It 6 :“Please take these items and know that your life is important.Times are difficult but these days will pass.We share what we have believing that it will 7 .Use the food to nurture your body and use the blankets to stay warm.Be safe and know that the human 8 can overcome anything.Do not hold your head 9 for having a need to stay warm.Some day please do the same when you can.”
This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason.It was 10 because it was the right to do.We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings.I 11 that my wife had put her favourite green coat into the box.I asked if she was 12 about it and she just replied that it had a hood(兜帽).Her answer told me why it is I who love her.She liked the coat but knew the hood could 13 someone from the rain.
Who knows where these gifts of 14 will go How many uses can a blanket serve 15 what it was designed to do We never go back and see what happens.It is unimportant.The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts.
1.A.put off B.put up
C.give away D.give up
答案:C
解析:put off “推迟”;put up “张贴”;give away “分发”;give up “放弃”。根据下文的描述可知,此时“我”们主要是在找一些可以在当地的公园免费赠送的物品。故选C项。
2.A.needed B.collected
C.produced D.searched
答案:A
解析:need “需要”;collect “收集”;produce “生产”;search “搜索”。根据“Not just any items but things people really .”可知,此处表示不是随便什么东西而是人们真正 的东西。故选A项。
3.A.wonderful B.beautiful
C.hopeful D.useful
答案:D
解析:wonderful“极好的”;beautiful“美丽的”;hopeful“有希望的”;useful“有用的”。根据“Not just any items but things people really ”可知,“我”们所要赠送的是“我”们每天都用的,对别人也是有用的东西。故选D项。
4.A.around B.on
C.into D.above
答案:C
解析:around “四处”;on “在……上”;into “到……里面”;above “在……之上”。根据下文的“Inside the box a simple letter was placed.”可知选C项。
5.A.working B.parking
C.delivering D.helping
答案:D
解析:work“工作”;park“停车”;deliver“投递”;help“帮助”。既然盒子里是赠送给别人的东西,里面应该是援助机构的地址。故选D项。
6.A.spoke B.read
C.marked D.indicated
答案:B
解析:speak“说”;read“写着”;mark“标记”;indicate“显示”。此处表示在盒子里面放有一封简单的信,信上写到……。表示“……上写着……”,用“read或say”表示。故选B项。
7.A.matter B.continue
C.change D.depend
答案:A
解析:matter“重要”;continue“继续”;change“改变”;depend“依赖”。“我”们与别人分享“我”们所拥有的有用之物,“我”们相信这很重要。故选A项。
8.A.liberty B.spirit
C.health D.wisdom
答案:B
解析:liberty“自由”;spirit“精神”;health“健康”;wisdom“智慧”。人类的精神可以战胜一切。故选B项。
9.A.forward B.aside
C.around D.down
答案:D
解析:forward“向前”;aside“一边”;around“四处”;down“向下”。不要因为需要东西保暖而低下头。故选D项。
10.A.suddenly B.simply
C.strangely D.usually
答案:B
解析:suddenly“突然”;simply“仅仅”;strangely“奇怪地”;usually“通常”。根据“This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason.”可知,此处表达“我”们为别人赠送所需的衣物,仅仅只是因为应该这么做。故选B项。
11.A.believed B.dreamed
C.approved D.noticed
答案:D
解析:believe“相信”;dream“梦想”;approve“批准”;notice“注意到”。“我”注意到“我”的妻子把她最喜欢的绿色外套放在盒子里面。故选D项。
12.A.sure B.regretful
C.worried D.anxious
答案:A
解析:sure“确信的”;regretful“后悔的”;worried“担忧的”;anxious“焦虑的”。根据“...my wife had put her favourite green coat into the box.”可知,此处表达“我”问妻子是否确定把她最喜欢的绿色外套也要放在盒子里一并赠送出去。故选A项。
13.A.separate B.prevent
C.shelter D.hold
答案:C
解析:separate“分开”;prevent“阻止”;shelter “庇护”;hold“持有”。根据常识可知,妻子之所以要赠送最喜欢的绿色外套,是因为衣服有风帽,她知道风帽可以保护人们不受雨淋。故选C项。
14.A.affection B.sympathy
C.generosity D.honesty
答案:B
解析:affection“爱”;sympathy“同情”;generosity“慷慨”;honesty“诚实”。根据上下文语境可知,作者及妻子把对自己有用的同时也对别人有用的衣物赠送出去是同情怜悯这些无家可归的人,对他们施以爱心,但谁知道这些同情的礼物会去往什么地方。故选B项。
15.A.other than B.rather than
C.more than D.better than
答案:A
解析:other than“除了”;rather than“宁愿”;more than“不仅仅”;better than“好于”。句意:除了毯子本来的用途,它还可以用作什么 故选A项。
1Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking
课后训练一起提高
一、用适当的介词或副词填空
1.I waited at the station for the bus for up three hours the other day.
2.Later,she found it very hard to adapt these conditions.
3.The boy told me that he had never come anything like this before.
4.Do you have experience which is relevant this new job
5.What you are doing makes a great difference the children’s lives here.
6.The gate is too narrow for the elephant to get .
7.She is outgoing and likes participating all kinds of activities.
二、用所给单词的适当形式填空
1.When he turned around the corner,he saw some people (drag) the broken car.
2.He likes staying indoors instead of (participate) in outdoor activities.
3.They (have) a picnic when a lovely rabbit ran to them.
4.She mentioned (meet) an old friend in the street last week.
5.She comes from a (privilege) background.
三、完成句子
1.整个早上电话一直在响,是找谁的
The telephone .Who is wanted
2.他们在山里散步时下起了大雨。
They were walking in the mountain .
3.他们已经从我的工资里扣除了社会保险金,更不用说州税了。
They have already taken social security payments off my pay, .
4.说实话,我很怀疑他们是否能够按时完成所有的工作。
To be honest,I doubt .
5.即使她承认自己错了,也不会道歉的。
She won’t make an apology .
6.能在这里和一些著名专家们交流看法,我很荣幸。
I to exchange ideas with some famous experts.
7.他尽量不让他的家人卷入这起事故。
He tried his best to prevent his family from .
四、阅读理解
It was the night before my election.I was running for Sophomore Vice President.
I had prepared a performance for the election—a funny boxing match.The fight had popular moves as seen in Dodge Ball,Iron Man,and Super Smash Brothers.In the end,I would perform my famous move,the Power-Punch from Hot Rod.
My friend Cheyenne and I rehearsed(排练) the fight for hours,but the fight would not be a fight without music and sound effects.This was where my brother came in.He stayed up all night to work on that soundtrack.And when my computer’s disk burner(刻录机) went out at 6 in the morning,he spent a college student’s week’s worth of incomes to replace it.
Why would he go into all that trouble Because he knew that out of all the other important things he could be doing,this was imperative to me.He knew because it was once important to him.Having graduated from Layton High just a year earlier,he knew what it was like to be in the centre of people’s attention.He knew how fun high school could be,and he wanted me to have a great experience.
I ended up losing the election,but that day changed my world forever.The lesson my brother taught me became my most important belief.But it wasn’t until I had a similar opportunity that I really understood why he cared so much.What did it take for me to understand It was the performance.The rest of the cast and I would rehearse every day after school for 6 months all for what The chance to perform a play eight times.As I came out on that stage for the first time and listened to the laughter,I was filled with joy.By the end of the play,the audience broke into tears,and so did we.What happened We had the sweet opportunity of giving them an unforgettable theatre moment—a moment to laugh, reflect, and shed tears.
1.Why did the author prepare a performance
A.To prove he had a gift for performing.
B.To introduce moves from some movies.
C.To celebrate his success after the election.
D.To increase his chance of winning the election.
2.How did the author’s brother respond when the computer’s disk burner went out
A.He decided to give up in the end.
B.He bought one with his own money.
C.He found another way to make music.
D.He borrowed one from a college student.
3.What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 4 mean
A.Important. B.Pleasant.
C.Difficult. D.Useful.
4.What did the author most probably learn from his brother
A.We should try our best to do everything well.
B.We should spread kindness we have received.
C.Family members should always support each other.
D.Happiness comes from what we do to brighten others’ life.
五、七选五阅读理解
Volunteering is a great way to further a cause and make a difference in your community. 1 If you’d like to give something besides money,consider lending your time and talents to organisations that are important to you.It is an opportunity to serve.
Consider why you want to volunteer.Do you want to help the world or your community 2 Do you love what you do Do you want to share your gifts with others or give something back Examining these sorts of questions can help you to choose the right direction for your volunteer work.
3 If you feel strongly about literacy(识字),for instance,volunteer at your local library or find out if there is an organisation of volunteer tutors in your area.There are organisations doing all sorts of work.It is especially important with volunteer work that you choose something that you value.
Start small.If you already have a busy schedule,volunteer your time for an hour or two per week or perhaps one day per month.You might be surprised how much you can accomplish in even a little bit of time. 4
5 Ask plenty of questions and do your research,but until you sign up and get your feet wet,you won’t know if volunteering for a particular organisation is really right for you.
A.Get started.
B.Choose an organisation that is meaningful to you.
C.Look for an organisation or activity in your area or community.
D.Do you want to build your own skills,make new friends,and learn
E.It can also be an opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills.
F.Of course,you can develop new skills and learn many things by volunteering.
G.Then,if you find you enjoy the work and have more time to pursue it,gradually take on more.
六、完形填空
Today we spent the morning going through our personal belongings.We were looking for items to 1 for free at a local park.Not just any items but things people really 2 .Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted but things we used every day that would be 3 to others.
We packed these things 4 the box and added some small toys.We added a list of local addresses and phone numbers of local 5 agencies.Inside the box a simple letter was placed.It 6 :“Please take these items and know that your life is important.Times are difficult but these days will pass.We share what we have believing that it will 7 .Use the food to nurture your body and use the blankets to stay warm.Be safe and know that the human 8 can overcome anything.Do not hold your head 9 for having a need to stay warm.Some day please do the same when you can.”
This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason.It was 10 because it was the right to do.We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings.I 11 that my wife had put her favourite green coat into the box.I asked if she was 12 about it and she just replied that it had a hood(兜帽).Her answer told me why it is I who love her.She liked the coat but knew the hood could 13 someone from the rain.
Who knows where these gifts of 14 will go How many uses can a blanket serve 15 what it was designed to do We never go back and see what happens.It is unimportant.The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts.
1.A.put off B.put up
C.give away D.give up
2.A.needed B.collected
C.produced D.searched
3.A.wonderful B.beautiful
C.hopeful D.useful
4.A.around B.on
C.into D.above
5.A.working B.parking
C.delivering D.helping
6.A.spoke B.read
C.marked D.indicated
7.A.matter B.continue
C.change D.depend
8.A.liberty B.spirit
C.health D.wisdom
9.A.forward B.aside
C.around D.down
10.A.suddenly B.simply
C.strangely D.usually
11.A.believed B.dreamed
C.approved D.noticed
12.A.sure B.regretful
C.worried D.anxious
13.A.separate B.prevent
C.shelter D.hold
14.A.affection B.sympathy
15.A.other than B.rather than
C.more than D.better than
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