Challenging Yourself Ⅲ Eureka
基础落实
Ⅰ.课文理解
1．What’s the main idea of the text?
A．Archimedes made his discovery.
B．How the goldsmith made the crown.
C．Why the goldsmith was punished.
2．What does the word “Eureka”mean according to the text?
A．Oh，my god.
B．Wow，I like it.
C．Oh，I made it.
3．What was the crown made of actually?
A．It was made of pure gold.
B．It was made of gold and some silver.
C．It was made of silver and brass.
4．Why did Archimedes turn the crown over many times and examine it very closely? Because ________.
A．he doubted that the crown wasn’t made of pure gold
B．the crown was so beautiful that he wanted to see it more
C．he admired the crown very much
5．How did Archimedes find the way to test the crown?
A．By design.
B．On purpose.
C．By chance.
Ⅱ.根据英文释义写出正确的单词
1．________：to take the place of sb./sth.
2．________：to jump high or a long way
3．________：to give a bath to sb.
4．________：to make or shape sth.
5．________：an object in the shape of circle that a king or queen wears
6．________：a range of levels or numbers used for measuring sth.
Ⅲ.短误检测
1．召集，召来，来访call ________
2．反复考虑turn...________
3．既然now ________
4．谈及，说到speak ________
5．乐于take delight ________
6．进入step ________
7．等于equal ________
8．毫无疑问地 ________ doubt
Ⅳ.语境填词
1．Stone Age settlers ________ (制成)necklaces from sheep’s teeth.
2．These factories have ________ (取代) tourism as the country’s largest source of foreign exchange.
3．He had ________ (跳) from a window in the building and escaped.
4．You can listen to relaxing music in the ________ (洗浴)．
5．The queen wore a ________ (王冠)．
Ⅴ.选词填空
1．He agreed to come but said he didn’t feel ________________ making a speech.
2．She ________________ swimming in a river very much.
3．If you agree，we will ____________ a specialist.
4．He is the cleverest student I have ever met ________________.
5．________________ you’ve seen the house，I’ll show you the grounds.
6．He remained in his study，________________ the matter in his head.
7．That would give the USA an excuse to __________ their interal affairs.
8．I have never ________________ these things to anyone before.
Ⅵ.单项填空
1．The skirt is of the latest ________.It is especially popular with girls.
A．fashion B．fancy
C．factor D．failure
2．Fitness is important in sport，but of at least ________ importance are skills.
A．fair B．reasonable
C．equal D．proper
3．The printer has gone wrong again；we’ll have to ________ an expert to repair it.
A．call in B．call on
C．call for D．call up
4．Most of us know we should cut down on fat，but knowing such things isn’t much help when it ________ shopping and eating.
A．refers to B．speaks of
C．focuses on D．comes to
5．This is the second time that I ________ by him；I shall never trust him again.
A．was put down
B．have been let down
C．have been put down
D．am let down
6．It seemed to me that she was in doubt ________ Timmy lived or died.
A．why B．how
C．that D．whether
7．________ Mr.Smith is well again，he can go on with his work.
A．Now and then B．Now that
C．Even if D．As though
8．—Poor Steve！I could hardly recognize him just now!
—________.He has changed so much.
A．Never mind B．No problem
C．Not at all D．Me neither
9．A small car is big enough for a family of three ________ you need more space for baggage.
A．once B．because
C．if D．unless
10．The more careful you are while writing a composition，________ mistakes you will make.
A．the more B．the less
C．much fewer D．the fewer
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Did you know that women’s brains are smaller than men’s？The average women’s brain weighs 10% less than men’s.Since research has shown that the bigger the brain is，the cleverer the animal is，men must be more intelligent than women.Right？Wrong.Men and women always score similarly on intelligence tests，despite the difference in brain size.Why？After years of study，researchers have concluded that it’s what’s inside that matters，not just the size of the brain.The brain consists of “grey matter” and “white matter”．While men have more of the latter，the amount of “thinking” brain is almost exactly the same in both sexes.
It has been suggested that smaller brain appears to work faster，perhaps because the two sides of the brain are better connected in women.This means that little girls tend to learn to speak earlier，and that women can understand sorts of information from different sources at the same time.When it comes to talking to the boss on the phone，cooking dinner and keeping an eye on the baby all at the same time，it’s women who come out on top every time.
There are other important differences between two sexes.As white matter is the key to spatial(空间的) tasks，men know better where things are in relation to the other things.“A great footballer always knows where he is in relation to the other players，and he knows where to go，”says one researcher.That may explain one of life’s great mysteries：why men refuse to ask for directions...and women often need to!
The differences begin when fetuses(胎儿) are about nine weeks old，which can be seen in the action of children as young as one.A boy would try to climb a barrier(障碍物) before him or push it down while a girl would attract help from others.These brain differences also explain the fact that more men take up jobs that require good spatial skills，while more women speech skills.It may all go back to our ancestors(祖先)，among whom women needed speech skills to take care of their babies and men needed spatial skills to hunt，according to one research.
If all this disappoints you，it shouldn’t.“The brain changes throughout our lives according to what we do with it，”says a biologist.
1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?
A．Women’s brain is 10% less than men’s.
B．Grey matter plays the same role as white matter.
C．Grey matter controls thinking in the brain.
D．Both sexes have the same amount of white matter.
2．What can we infer from the second and third paragraphs?
A．Women prefer doing many things at a time.
B．Men do better dealing with one job at a time.
C．Women do not need to tell directions.
D．Men have weaker spatial abilities.
3．Which of the following do you agree with according to the fourth paragraph?
A．Young boys may be stronger than young girls.
B．More women take up jobs requiring speech skills.
C．Women may have stronger feelings than men.
D．Our ancestors needed more spatial skills.
4．What is the writer’s attitude in writing this passage?
A．Defensive. B．Persuasive.
C．Supportive. D．Objective.
答案
基础落实
Ⅰ.1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C
Ⅱ.1.displace 2.leap 3.bathe 4.fashion 5.crown
6．scale
Ⅲ.1.in 2.over 3.that 4.of 5.in 6.into 7.to
8．beyond
Ⅳ.1.fashioned 2.displaced 3.leapt 4.bath 5.crown
Ⅴ.1.equal to 2.takes delight in 3.call in 4.beyond doubt 5.Now that 6.turning over 7.step into
8．spoken of
Ⅵ.1.A 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 6．D 7．B 8．D 9．D 10．D
能力提升
1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D
Unit 6 Experiencing the Wonders
Period One Getting Ready & Reading (Ⅰ)
基础落实
Ⅰ.判断正(T)误(F)
1．People almost like the same colour in daily life. ( )
2．Colours can be used to describe our feelings and health situations. ( )
3．Colours have an important influence on us. ( )
4．Red can make your room look bigger. ( )
5．Blue can make people feel relaxed. ( )
Ⅱ.课文缩写
We are all 1.________ to colour.Different people like different colours.People are affected by colour more than they 2.________ because colour is related to all aspects of our lives.Colours have always been used to 3.________ not only our feelings，but also our physical health and attitudes.“Red with rage” describes anger；“in the pink” means to be in good 4.________；“feeling blue” is a sad way to feel；and “green with envy” means a jealous attitude.Colour plays an important role in ceremonies.Yellow is a symbol of 5.________ in Peru and it can be seen just about everywhere during New Year celebrations.Yellow is also an important colour to the Vietnamese，who use it at weddings and also on their flag，where it 6.________ courage and victory.In many cultures，white symbolizes 7.________，which is why brides often wear white wedding gowns.Black，on the other hand，symbolizes death.Colours not only are a mirror of ourselves，but they have an 8.________ on us as well.Blue is calming，while red is exciting.Yellow is a happy colour that makes us feel 9.________ about life.Pink awakens love and kindness.In conclusion，the study of colour can help us understand ourselves and 10.________ our lives.
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A
Today I’ll be talking about the invention of the camera and photography.The camera is often thought to be a modern invention，but as early as 1727，a German physicist discovered that light darkens silver salt.Used as a camera，a big box was set up，and a small hole was cut in one side to let the light in；he made temporary pictures on the salt.Silver salt is still the base of the photographic film today.Then a French scientist made the first permanent picture by using a special piece of metal which was covered with silver salt.A photograph he made in 1826 still exists.
The painter De Gear improved the process by covering the metal also with placing the common salt which we can eat.That was in 1839，the official date of the beginning of photography.But the problem was the printing of the photographs.And it wasn’t until other scientists developed the kind of photographic paper we now use that good prints were possible and photography became truly modern.In the 1870’s，Matthew Bradey was able to take his famous pictures in American Civil War.In the 20’s of this century，Georges Mann of the United States simplified film developing，and Dr.Edward Lane invented the so-called “Instant Camera”，which uses self-developing film.If we say photography came into existence in 1839，it follows that it took more than 100 years for the camera to reach its present condition of technical refinement(密度)．
1．What discovery was the basis of photography?
A．Light darkens silver salt.
B．Light darkens natural salt.
C．Light darkens silver.
D．Light darkens self-developing film.
2．How was the first permanent picture made?
A．By making use of special paper.
B．By adding common salt to silver salt.
C．By giving a slight colour to the silver salt.
D．By using a special piece of metal.
3．Which does the author regard as the official date of the beginning of photography?
A．1727 B．1826 C．1839 D．1870
4．According to the author，why is Matthew Bradey remembered today?
A．He was a soldier.
B．He took war photographs.
C．He painted portraits.
D．He designed a portable camera.
B
A new weapon is on the way in the fight against smoking in Europe.Soon when smokers buy cigarettes，they might see a shocking photo of a blackened lung or a cancer patient staring back at them from the packet.
Some boys may think of smoking as cool and sexy.Their friends won’t agree when they see their packets of cigarettes lying on the table.
The European Union announced on October 22，that it had chosen 42 photos that showed the damage cigarettes could do to the body.It called on member nations to put these pictures on packets to discourage young smokers.
To catch the attention of teenagers，the special packets warn of long-term medical dangers，like cancer.Shortterm effects，like bad skin，are also on the list.
“The true fact of smoking is disease，death and horror.That is the message we should send to the young，”said David Byrne，an EU health official.“Hopefully these pictures will shock students out of their love for cigarettes.”
The EU head office hoped the pictures would work better than current written warnings on packs of cigarettes.The warning included “smoking kills” and “smoking can lead to a slow and painful death”．
So far，Ireland and Belgium have shown interest in the photos.Canada has used similar pictures and warnings on cigarette packs since 2000.The country has recently seen a fall in the number of smokers.
According to studies，smoking_is_the_single_biggest_cause_of_avoidable_death_in_
EU.Every year more than 650,000 smokers die，more than one person a minute.
5．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．New Ways to Stop Smoking
B．Pictures to Shock Smokers
C．New Packets of Cigarettes
D．Dangers of Smoking
6．We can learn from the passage that ________.
A．the EU countries have put the new warning method into practice
B．only a small number of the EU countries have used the new warning method
C．the new warning method has worked in some EU countries
D．countries in the EU still use the old warning method
7．Which country is most successful in stopping smoking?
A．Ireland. B．Belgium.
C．Canada. D．EU.
8．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggests that ________.
A．it’s hard to stop smoking in EU
B．deaths caused by smoking could have been avoided
C．smoking is the biggest cause of deaths in EU
D．EU has the largest number of deaths caused by smoking
答案
基础落实
Ⅰ.1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T
Ⅱ.1.sensitive 2.realize 3.describe 4.health 5.luck 6.represents 7.purity 8.effect 9.good 10.improve
能力提升
A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．D 7．C 8．B
Period One Getting Ready & Reading (Ⅱ)
基础落实
Ⅰ.单词检测
1．n.激动，兴奋____________；符号，标志；象征________；新娘________；新郎____________；舒适；安慰________
2．v.使舒适________；使兴奋，使激动，刺激，激起________；象征，作为……的象征________；唤起，叫醒________；觉醒，唤醒________；批评，批判________；追上，超过________；声称，断言________
3．adj.敏感的；灵敏的________；舒适的，充裕的____________；兴奋的________；令人兴奋的，使人激动的________；妒忌的，嫉妒的________；象征性的，符号的，象征主义的________；醒着的________
Ⅱ.短语检测
1．对……敏感be sensitive ________
2．身体好 ________ good health
3．起重要作用play an important ________
4．对……有影响；对……起作用have an effect ________
5．离开……转入另一条路turn ________
6．离开；退出pull out ________
7．应该，据说be ________ to
Ⅲ.语境填词
1．So far nobody has come here to ________ (认领) the watch.
2．Don’t be so ________ (嫉妒的) of what your friends have.
3．Generally speaking，old people ________ (醒) early in the morning.
4．His friends came to c________ him for his loss.
5．Jim’s success e________ envy in his fellow workers.
6．Japan has o________ Germany in industrial production.
Ⅳ.选词填空
be sensitive to，in good health，play an important role，have an effect on，turn off，pull out of，be supposed to，so long as
1．You ________ not ________________ smoke on the bus.
2．She ________ very ______________ her pupils’ need for encouragement and knows when to praise them.
3．She’s been very depressed recently，but I’m sure she’ll soon ________________ it.
4．I don’t mind where you go，______________ you’re back before midnight.
5．That adventure experience ________ profound ________________ Timoteo.
6．He is no longer ________________，and his ability to work is limited.
7．Don’t forget to ____________ the light when you leave the room.
8．The headmaster ____________________ in the good running of a school.
Ⅴ.单项填空
1．His ears are highly________to any unusual sound in the machine，which is how he found the fault.
A．sense B．sensitive
C．sensitively D．insensitive
2．She says that each of us has a role________ in making the earth a better place to live in.
A．to have played B．to play
C．to be played D．to be playing
3．—Did you enjoy yourself at the party?
—Yes，I’ve never been to ________ one before.
A．a more excited B．the most excited
C．a more exciting D．the most exciting
4．Did you ________ on the insurance after your car accident?
A．make B．claim
C．take D．bring
5．My father’s words have a great ________ on me.I decided to make every ________ to improve my English.
A．effect；effort B．affect；effort
C．effort；affect D．effect；affect
6．People here see this kind of bird as a ________ of hope，so they never shoot them.
A．sign B．symbol
C．sight D．signal
7．—Did you see Jay Chou at his album signing?
—Not really.We waited in line for an hour，only to be ________ at the door.
A．turned away B．turned out
C．turned off D．turned up
8．—Alice，you are supposed ________ part in the party in time.
—Sorry，but I had an unexpected visitor.
A．to take B．to have taken
C．to be taking D．taking
9．—Has Tom found a new job yet?
—I’m afraid not.He is said ________ to many companies for a job since he was out of work last August.
A．to have applied
B．to apply
C．to have been applying
D．applying
10．You have a gift for art.________ you do your best，you are sure to create fine art works.
A．As soon as B．Even if
C．In case D．As long as
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Busy senior managers need no longer waste time in showering themselves—an Australian company has invented a suit that can be worn while they wash.
The suit has been specially designed so that it can be cleaned under the showerhead.There is no need for soaking，dry cleaning—or even soap.
The Japanese market has taken a liking to the “shower suit”，described as “revolutionary” by its owner Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)，which is the research and marketing body that represents Australian woolgrowers.Orders have been placed for 170,000 of the woolen suits.
“The suit could be worn in the shower，although it was probably better to hang it on a clothes hanger and carry it instead，”AWI corporate affairs spokesman Stephen Feighan said.“The idea is that you hang it up and then...you give it a spray，and it’s dry the next morning，” Mr.Feighan said.
A Japanese researcher working for AWI invented the suit by combining three technologies.The secret is the best lining (内衬)，which allows the suit to dry quickly.“The shower suit attracted busy corporate people，particularly those who often traveled or stayed up late，”Mr.Feighan said.The airline industry was also interested.
Mr.Feighan confessed he had not worn one of the suits yet，or tried to wash it in the shower，because they cut to fit Japanese figures.
AWI believes that the shower suit will spread from the Japanese market through Europe and India.Mr.Feighan hoped the suit，made from local wool，would be available in Australia in 12 to 18 months’ time.
1．What is the writing purpose of the article?
A．To introduce a newly-designed shower suit.
B．To help the white collars arrange their life more sensibly.
C．To provide suggestions on saving time in bath.
D．To praise AWI for its important achievement.
2．Which is TRUE about the suit according to the passage?
A．It can spare the owner’s trouble of soaking，dry cleaning and applying soap.
B．It is of the quality of fast dry for its best cloth.
C．It is not suitable for hanging.
D．It has attracted more orders than any other suit.
3．The suit draws the attention from all the following groups EXCEPT ________.
A．corporate people who are always on the go
B．people on occasional business trips
C．the airline industry
D．people burning the midnight oil
4．Which of the following has much to do with Mr.Feighan?
A．The invention of the suit.
B．The try-on of the suit.
C．The combination of the three technologies on the suit.
D．The popularization of the suit and best wishes for it.
答案
基础落实
Ⅰ.1.excitement symbol bride bridegroom comfort 2.comfort excite symbolize awaken awake criticize overtake claim 3.sensitive comfortable excited exciting jealous symbolical awake
Ⅱ.1.to 2.in 3.role/part 4.on 5.off 6.of 7.supposed
Ⅲ.1.claim 2.jealous 3.awake 4.comfort 5.excited 6.overtaken
Ⅳ.1.are supposed to 2.is sensitive to 3.pull out of
4．so long as 5.had a effect on 6.in good health
7．turn off 8.plays an important role
Ⅴ.1.B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．D
能力提升
A 2．A 3．B 4．D
Period Three Grammar
基础落实
Ⅰ.用适当的连词填空
1．I won’t forgive them for what they said，________ they apologize.
2．Extra boiling water should be kept at hand ____________ it is needed.
3．________________ this is only a small town，it’s crowded with tourists who come here all year round.
4．Nancy enjoyed herself so much ________ she visited her friends in Sydney last year.
5．I’m sorry you’ve been waiting so long，but it’ll still be some time ________ Brian gets back.
6．A good storyteller must be able to hold his listeners’ curiosity ________ he reaches the end of the story.
7．You’d better not leave the medicine ________ kids can get it.
8．She left in such a hurry ________ she forgot to lock the door.
9．The young doctor was a bit worried ________ it was his first time to operate on a patient.
10．The new rule worked out better ________ we had planned.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．________________ (随着时间的推移)，it’s getting warmer and warmer.
2．____________________ (下次你来的时候)，do remember to bring your son.
3．________________ (既然大家都在)，let’s begin our meeting.
4．________________________ (只要你不灰心)，you’ll succeed.
5．____________________ (如果被好好照料)，the bird can live as long as five years.
6．________________________________ (不管她是对还是错)，she will have my support.
Ⅲ.单项填空
1．________ the Internet is of great help，I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.
A．If B．While
C．Because D．As
2．All the photographs in this book，________ stated otherwise，date from the 1950s.
(2012·陕西，25)
A．unless B．until
C．once D．if
3．If you happen to get lost in the wild，you’d better stay ________ you are and wait for help. (2012·四川，10)
A．why B．where
C．who D．what
4．—What does the notice say?
—It says the basketball matches will go on________it rains.
A．if B．as though
C．unless D．when
5．If you are traveling ________ the customs are really foreign to your own，please do as the Romans do.
A．in which B．what
C．when D．where
6．When I talked with my grandma on the phone，she sounded weak，but by the time we ________ up，her voice had been full of life.
A．were hanging B．had hung
C．hung D．would hang
7．It was ________ Benazir Bhutto，former Pakistan prime minister，was leaving the rally (集会) that the suicide bomb happened，________ the world felt sorry.
A．when；for which
B．as；which
C．since；for which
D．after；which
8．The meeting was expected to start at 9 o’clock but the manager didn’t turn up ________ twenty minutes later.
A．before B．until
C．after D．since
9．________ difficulties we meet，we can work them out.
A．Whatever B．However
C．Wherever D．Whenever
10．He refuses to spend time with us or do ________ we tell him.
A．if B．as if
C．as D．that
11．________ you’ve got two film tickets，you may as well invite Mary to go with you tonight.
A．Now that B．After all
C．Although D．As soon as
12．________，he knows well about his family history and dreams of being a writer in the future.
A．To be a child B．A child as he is
C．As a child D．Child as he is
13．Tom searched carefully in the room ________ he might discover exactly what he needed.
A．in that B．in order that
C．in case D．even though
14．________he thought he was helping us with the work，he was actually in the way.
A．Although B．Unless
C．Because D．When
15．It takes long to learn the rules and ________ you’ve learned them，they can be used freely.
A．unless B．before
C．though D．once
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A recent announcement by scientists that they have successfully cloned the first human embryo has caused much debate and has shocked many people around the world.On the one hand，some scientists point out that if you clone an embryo，you can produce valuable tissues(组织)and organs that could be used to save human lives.On the other hand，many people，including some scientists，disagree and fear that if mankind interferes with nature in this way，they may be on their way to producing a real-life Frankenstein’s monster.
Cloning is producing an exact copy of a plant or an animal using its cells.The first mammal to be cloned successfully from an adult cell was Dolly the sheep.She was born in 1996 and died in early 2003，at a much younger age than normal.When she was born，many people were angry because they thought cloning would create more disease in the animal world.However，in general the scientists were praised for their wonderful scientific breakthrough.
The Scottish scientist who created Dolly，Ian Wilmut，is shocked that some scientists are now considering cloning human beings.Although he researches cloning，his intention has never been to create copies of humans.Instead，he thinks research efforts should concentrate on creating new tissues and organs that could eventually be used to cure diseases like cancer.However，some people consider that cloning human embryos with the intention of destroying them shows no respect for human life.
While cloning human embryos is illegal in many countries，some scientists are already pushing ahead with research so as to deliver a cloned human baby.Severino Antinori，an Italian doctor，is one of the leaders in this kind of research.He has declared that he wants to be the first to clone a human being.
In China，scientists have focused their efforts on cloning animals，as well as stem cells to be used in medical research.China has succeeded in producing clones of cows and goats，and continues to research ways in which cloning can benefit mankind.
1．Which of the following statements about cloning is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Cloning technology can only be applied to animals.
B．A cloned animal can live longer than a normal one.
C．People all over the world are happy about the birth of Dolly.
D．Cloning can produce valuable tissues and organs to cure human diseases.
2．The reasons why people are anti-cloning include the following EXCEPT that ________.
A．cloning may produce a real-life Frankenstein’s monster
B．cloning might create more disease in the animal world
C．cloning can’t help those who want to clone their dead children
D．cloning human embryos shows no respect for human life
3．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A．If we interfere with nature，we will change the world to be what we want.
B．It is impossible to clone babies for women who cannot have ones.
C．Cloning human beings is illegal in many countries，so no scientists want to do so.
D．Whether cloning human embryos is legal or not remains a matter of debate.
4．Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
A．Dolly—A Brave Try of Using Cloning
B．The Cloning Development in China
C．Cloning—A Perfect Copy
D．The Debate about Cloning
答案
基础落实
Ⅰ.1.even if 2.in case 3.Although/Though 4.when 5.before 6.until 7.where 8.that 9.because
10．than
Ⅱ.1.As time goes on 2.Next time you come 3.Now that/Since everybody is here 4.As long as you don’t lose heart 5.If taken good care of 6.Whether she is right or wrong
Ⅲ.1.B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．C 11．A 12．D 13．B 14．A 15．D
能力提升
D 2．C 3．D 4．C
Period Two Integrating Skills
基础落实
Ⅰ.根据课文完成表格
People
What Were They
Michelangelo，Picasso，Leonardo da Vinci
1.________________
Bach，Beethoven，Schumann
2.________
Mark Twain
3.________
Einstein，Newton
4.________
Joan of Arc
5.__________________
Ⅱ.单词检测
1．n.日出，拂晓________；日落，傍晚________；勇敢，大胆，刚毅________；激情，热情；酷爱________；反射，映象，倒影；反省________；望远镜______；左撇子________
2．vt.服从，听从________；恐吓，威胁；预示(危险)________
3．adj.显著的；惹人注目的，容貌出众的________；占优势的，支配的________；邪恶的________
Ⅲ.短语检测
1．与……一样，适用于be the same ________
2．要么……要么…… either...________...
3．透过……看，看穿look ________
4．回忆，回顾go back ________
5．小心地做，谨慎地做be ________ to do sth.
Ⅳ.语境填词
1．He never learned to tell between good and ________ (邪恶)．
2．In marketing，electricity is the ________ (占优势的)form of energy used.
3．With the aid of a ________ (望远镜)，a ship could be made out on the horizon.
4．If you t________ me or use any force，I shall inform the police.
5．It’s said that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ is also a l________.
Ⅴ.选词填空
1．The writer ________________ all the novels he wrote，and finally ranked this one the first.
2．I ________________ the glass window and caught a thief stealing some sweets.
3．______________ not ________ break the vase!
4．You can take ________ the blue pencil ________ the black one.
5．He helped black people get ________________ rights ________ white.
Ⅵ.单项填空
1．When his parents were against his marriage，he ________ them with death.
A．threatened B．warned
C．reminded D．persuaded
2．Rose said that she was willing to ________ the rules if she was accepted as a club member.
A．obey B．treat
C．reject D．adopt
3．—________ for the glass!
—It’s OK.I’m wearing shoes.
A．Look out B．Walk out
C．Go out D．Get out
4．There must be somebody in Tom’s home.I’m sure that either Tom or his parents ________ at home now.
A．are B．is
C．will be D．is to be
5．There is much chance ________ Bill will ________ from his injury in time for the race.
A．that；recover B．which；recover
C．that；relieve D．which；relieve
6．No matter how low you consider yourself，there is always someone________you wishing they were that high.
A．getting rid of B．getting along with
C．looking up to D．looking down upon
7．I ______it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their products.
A．make B．look
C．take D．think
8．As he reached ________ front door，Jack saw ________ strange sight.
A．the；/ B．a；the
C．/；a D．the；a
9．—Could you be so kind as to close the window?
—________.
A．With pleasure B．Go ahead
C．Yes，please D．That’s OK
10．At 13，Samuel received a training course in drawing for three years，________ he got a good opportunity for further development.
A．after that B．after which
C．after it D．after this
Ⅶ.微写作
写作素材
1．他对于人们的议论过于敏感，易妒忌。
2．这一性格给他的人际交往带来了负面影响。
3．人们要么小心翼翼，要么疏远他，以免伤害到他。
提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达。
连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
能力提升
完形填空
A
The phone rang.It was a child’s voice.He said that they had __1__ a purse and that they called because there were some cards in it.He described the purse and I knew it was my daughter’s.
I asked them to __2__ for a few minutes.I went out，got into my car and headed over to the place where they were.When I arrived，I saw a group of five children，aged about 7 to 9.They came running over to __3__me.They told me the place where they’d picked up the purse.They also told me some bigger kids had tried to __4__ it but they hadn’t allowed them to.
I just couldn’t believe how nice and helpful they were.Since we were near a __5__，I asked if they would like some sweets as a reward.They looked __6__ as if they had never expected a reward.I had a few pound coins in my pocket，so I gave them one each.And each one of them said thank you.They were so lovely.I told them I had another three pound coins—not enough to give them one each，but maybe they could __7__.To my surprise，they said，“Oh，no！We’ve got enough.You __8__ those.”
As I left，I heard them __9__ talking about what sweets they could buy.I think I’d made their day and I knew they had made mine!
When I got back home，there was a __10__ on TV talking about some crimes(犯罪活动)children had committed.It painted a __11__ picture of youngsters.I changed the channel.When it came to kids of these days，I knew __12__.
1．A.received B．found
C．repaired D．bought
2．A.play B．call
C．listen D．wait
3．A.catch B．meet
C．invite D．kiss
4．A.improve B．return
C．protect D．take
5．A.cinema B．factory
C．school D．shop
6．A.angry B．disappointed
C．bored D．surprised
7．A.borrow B．share
C．refuse D．go
8．A.exchange B．give
C．drop D．keep
9．A.bravely B．quietly
C．excitedly D．sadly
10．A.class B．program
C．design D．plan
11．A.colorful B．wonderful
C．beautiful D．terrible
12．A.better B．less
C．worse D．longer
B
Body language is the quiet，secret and most powerful language of all！It speaks __13__ than words.According to specialists，our bodies send out more messages than we realize.In fact，non-verbal communication (非言语交际) takes up about 50% of what we really mean.And body language is particularly __14__ when we attempt to communicate across cultures (文化)．Indeed，what is called body language is so much a part of us that it’s actually often unnoticed.And misunderstandings occur as a result of it.__15__，different societies treat the distance between people differently.Northern Europeans usually do not like having __16__ contact (接触) even with friends，and certainly not with strangers.People from Latin American countries，on the other hand，touch each other quite a lot.Therefore，it’s possible that in conversation，it may look like a Latino is __17__ a Norwegian all over the room.The Latino，trying to express friendship，will keep moving closer.The Norwegian，very probably seeing this as pushiness，will keep __18__—which the Latino will in return regard as coldness.
Clearly，a great deal is going on when people __19__.And only a part of it is in the words themselves.And when parties are from different cultures，there’s a strong possibility of misunderstanding.But whatever the situation，the best __20__ is to obey the Golden Rule：treat others as you would like to be treated.
13．A.straighter B．louder
C．harder D．further
14．A.immediate B．misleading
C．important D．difficult
15．A.For example B．Thus
C．However D．In short
16．A.eye B．verbal
C．bodily D．telephone
17．A.disturbing B．helping
C．guiding D．following
18．A.stepping forward B．going on
C．backing away D．coming out
19．A.talk B．travel
C．laugh D．think
20．A.chance B．time
C．result D．advice
答案
基础落实
Ⅰ.1.famous painters 2.musicians 3.a writer 4.scientists 5.national heroine in France
Ⅱ.1.sunrise sunset bravery passion reflection telescope lefty 2.obey threaten 3.striking dominant
evil
Ⅲ.1.as 2.or 3.through 4.through 5.careful
Ⅳ.1.evil 2.dominant 3.telescope 4.threaten 5.lefty
Ⅴ.1.went back through 2.looked through 3.Be careful
to 4.either or 5.the same as
Ⅵ.1.A 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．A 6．C 7．C 8．D 9．A 10．B
Ⅶ.
He is too sensitive to people’s talk and too jealous.This character has a negative effect on his communication.In order not to hurt him，people either are careful，or alienate him.
能力提升
B 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．D 6．D 7．B 8．D 9．C 10．B 11．D 12．A 13．B 14．C 15．A 16．C 17．D 18．C 19．A 20．D
单元检测(六)
一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．Tom pretended ________ it，but in fact，he knew it very well.
A．not listen to
B．not to hear about
C．not to have heard about
D．not to be listening to
2．Lisa，I guess we’d better fix a navigational aid(导航仪) to the car________we can find our way easily.
A．which B．that
C．from which D．with which
3．Hardly________ raining________ the PLA fighters started on their way again.
A．it had stopped；before
B．it had stopped；then
C．had it stopped；than
D．had it stopped；when
4．Can you describe the effect that high technology has________your life?
A．to B．for C．in D．on
5．The most important thing about cotton in history is ________ part that it played in ________ Industrial Revolution.
A．/，/ B．the，/ C．the，the D．a，the
6．—Would you like to join me for a quick lunch before class?
—________，but I promised Nancy to go out with her.
A．I’d like to B．I like it
C．I don’t D．I will
7．He had to admit it was where he fell down ________ his competitor made it.
A．who B．that
C．at which D．where
8．________ you may have，you should gather your courage to face the challenge.
A．However a serious problem
B．What a serious problem
C．However serious a problem
D．What serious a problem
9．Because of the heavy traffic，it was already time for lunch break ________ she got to her office.
A．since B．that C．when D．until
10．John thinks it won’t be long ________ he is ready for his new job.
A．when B．after C．before D．since
11．I’m either to be given a chance or ________ there.
A．go B．going C．to go D．gone
12．I’m sure he didn’t intend to hurt your feelings ________ he didn’t say so.
A．unless B．as if
C．as though D．even if
13．Dr.Smith，together with his wife and daughters，________ visit Beijing this summer.
A．is going to B．are going to
C．was going to D．were going to
14．Mum likes this old house in downtown better than the huge one in the country，but it costs almost________.
A．twice as much B．twice as many
C．twice so much D．twice so many
15．The employment rate has continued to rise in big cities thanks to the efforts of the local governments to increase________.
A．them B．those
C．it D．that
二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
请阅读下面两篇短文，掌握大意，然后从16～35各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
A lifetime friend
As I am now a senior high school student，I have a great many friends，but there is one whom I __16__ over all the rest.In fact，for the first time I met him when I began to go to school.He has been my __17__ companion ever since.
Though he is serious in __18__，he never fails to be interesting.Often he is clever，sometimes even merry and gay.He is the most knowledgeable friend a person could have.He knows __19__ every language of the world，all the events of history，and the words of all the great poets and philosophers.A(n) __20__ benefactor，he is __21__ by everyone who makes his acquaintance.
To me，he has been a great teacher as well as a friend.He first taught me __22__ of my own language and then those of others.With these __23__ he showed me how to unlock all the arts and sciences of man.
My friend is __24__ patient.Dull though I may be，I can turn to him again and again，and he is always __25__ to teach me.When I am in low spirits，he lifts me up.When I am bored，he __26__ me.When I am lonely，he keeps me __27__.He is a friend not only to me but also to millions around the world.Shall I tell you his name？His name is “reading”．
16．A.prize B．think
C．argue D．compete
17．A.unforgettable B．constant
C．important D．sincere
18．A.mind B．body
C．character D．appearance
19．A.absolutely B．really
C．truly D．totally
20．A.pleasantly B．lovely
C．unfriendly D．kind
21．A.disliked B．admired
C．attracted D．hated
22．A.secrets B．grammars
C．sounds D．words
23．A.tools B．sentences
C．pictures D．keys
24．A.easily B．especially
C．endlessly D．obviously
25．A.impatient B．proud
C．careful D．ready
26．A.encourages B．entertains
C．remind D．inform
27．A.company B．prisoner
C．comrade D．slave
B
The word “day” has two meanings.When we talk about the number of days in a year，we are using “day” to mean 24 hours.But When we talk about day and night，we are using “day” to mean the time between sunrise and sunset.Since the __28__ looks like a ball，the sun can shine on only half of it at a time.Always one half of the earth is having day and the other have night.A place is moved from day into night and from night into day over and over by the spinning(旋转) of the earth.At the equator(赤道) day and night are always the same __29__.They are each 12 hours long.The sun rises at 6 o’clock in the morning and sets at 6 o’clock in the __30__ .For six months the North Pole is tilted(倾斜) toward the sun.In those months the Northern Hemisphere(半球) gets more hours of sunlight than the __31__ Hemisphere.Days are __32__ than nights.South of the equator nights are longer than days.For the other six months the North Pole is tilted away from the sun.Then the Southern Hemisphere gets more __33__.Days are longer than nights.North of the equator nights are longer than days.__34__ is the season of long nights.__35__ is the season of long days.
28．A.sun B．earth
C．moon D．star
29．A.long B．wide
C．length D．width
30．A.morning B．afternoon
C．evening D．noon
31．A.Northern B．Eastern
C．Southern D．Western
32．A.shortest B．longest
C．shorter D．longer
33．A.rain B．wind
C．fog D．sunlight
34．A.Spring B．Summer
C．Autumn D．Winter
35．A.Summer B．Winter
C．Spring D．Fall
三、阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
“The noise made by boats of whale watching tourists may be causing communication problems for the animals，” British researchers said last week.
Whale watching is a popular tourist activity in places where groups of killer whales live.Every day，dozens of boats filled with tourists go to watch the beautiful animals.Unfortunately，the engines of the boats make a lot of noise，and that may be causing problems for the whales，according to a report in the US science magazine Nature.
The whales travel in groups，and communicate with each other through sonic(声波的) calls that some scientists refer to as singing.The sounds of the boat engines may be creating too much background noise for the whales to be able to hear each other.
The researchers listened to recordings of whale calls made between 15 and 25 years ago，before whale watching became popular.These were compared to more recent recordings.
They found that the animals have started to sing for longer than they used to，like a person shouting to a friend across a noisy room.
It is believed that the whales are trying to communicate hunting or breeding information.Scientists said that，if this is prevented，the future of the world’s whale population could be in danger.
“Animals become slow in mind and repeat themselves in noisy areas，” said Volker Deecke，a Canadian biologist.“They have to say things twice or three times in order to be understood.”
The killer whales studied were living off the coast of northwestern America.The number of killer whales in this area has been falling for several years，but scientists are not sure why.
36．What does the underlined word “breeding” in Paragraph 6 mean?
A．Singing to other.
B．Producing young.
C．Caring about the old.
D．Hunting for food.
37．The passage mainly tells us ________.
A．the problems of whale watching
B．how killer whales communicate with each other
C．the reduced population of killer whales caused by whale watching
D．hearing problems of the killer whales caused by whale watching
38．Now in a noisy background，the killer whales have to ________.
A．sing in a louder voice
B．sing longer
C．travel in smaller groups
D．get nearer to each other
39．Scientists believe that killer whales sing to ________.
A．warn each other of dangers
B．keep in the same group
C．send useful information
D．enjoy themselves
B
Why should mankind explore space？Why should money，time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits？Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth？These are questions that，understandably，are very often asked.
Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings.What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains，and on into all possible areas and environments？The wider the spread of a species，the better its chance of survival.Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.
Nearly every successful civilization has explored，because by doing so，any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for.Without knowledge，we may be completely destroyed by the danger.With knowledge，we can lessen its effects.
Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found.Even if we have no immediate need of them，they will perhaps be useful later.Resources may be more than physical possessions.Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration.The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives.We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction，in satellites for weather forecasting and in communication systems.Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return，the exploration of space allows creative，brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us.While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works，it also holds dangers.The danger exists，but knowledge can help human beings to survive.Without the ability to reach out across space，the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
While Earth is the only planet known to support life，surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets.It is true that the lifestyle would be different，but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.
40．Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?
A．To express his doubts.
B．To compare different ideas.
C．To introduce points for discussion.
D．To describe the conditions on Earth.
41．What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?
A．Humans are nature-born to do so.
B．Humans have the tendency to fight.
C．Humans may find new sources of food.
D．Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.
42．The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ________.
A．survival chances
B．potential resources
C．unexpected benefits
D．physical possessions
43．What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?
A．Our genetic makeup.
B．Resources on the earth.
C．The adaptive ability of humans.
D．By-products in space exploration.
C
For many years，women could only be seen on the seat behind the men operating the two-wheeled motorcycle.Now more and more women are taking the front seat.More than twenty million people in the United States ride motorcycles.
Since 1998 the number of female bikers has risen sharply.Lady Sport Riders began in 1999 in Washington.The women formed the organization to share their love of motorcycle riding.But later it wanted to be more than just an organization for women to gather and ride motorcycles，so it started to organize events that help national health organizations and women’s shelters.It also permits women to share a strong sisterhood，and gives financial awards to poor students.Like other motorcycle clubs，the members of Lady Sport Riders also help their community.
Different from male riders，female riders ride for more than fun.This sport gives women a sense of freedom and control.Female riders have helped change motorcycle culture.More than five years ago manufacturers began making equipment especially for women.Some bikes now have smaller，softer seats and controls that are easier to reach.Modern clothes for riding now look good and still provide protection.In the past，women rode motorcycles that traveled at a moderate speed.Now theirs are as powerful as the ones men ride.Safety is very important when riding because the risk of injury is high.So the women wear protective clothing and equipment at all times，especially for the head.
Lady Sport Riders believes women have earned their place in the sport of motorcycle riding.When speaking of male motorcyclists，the members of the club say，“They Made the Game.We Came to Play！”
44.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A．Motorcycle riding used to be considered a male sport.
B．The number of female motorcyclists is now larger than that of male riders.
C．Female motorcyclists are more skilled at riding than male riders.
D．More and more women have an adventurous spirit.
45．In the beginning，Lady Sport Riders was organized to ________.
A．allow women to take up motorcycling
B．offer help to national health organizations
C．share their great interest in the sport of motorcycling
D．supply financial help to poor students
46．What do men motorcyclists mainly expect to get from motorcycling?
A．Strength and power.
B．A sense of freedom.
C．Money and fame.
D．Pleasure from this sport.
47．Compared with the past，the present equipment makes riding more________ for women.
A．difficult B．pleasant
C．risky D．expensive
D
From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space，to the setting up of space stations，human beings have been putting great effort into space research.And so far，we have achieved many successes.But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not cease trying to progress.
The international space station is an important step we should take in space exploration.It is not only helpful but also essential.It provides a proper space environment for many experiments that we have wanted to do for a long time.It is also a base for observations of the earth and the universe.It could also be an important base for later travel to the moon and Mars.In a word，if we want to explore space more，the first thing we should do is to set up a space station.
As the space station costs a lot of money，it is hard for one country alone to establish one.The USA seems to be the only country that has the ability to build a space station alone，and it has tried to do so，but not very successful.So it aggregated many other countries to work on it together.Though it is still extremely expensive，it is much cheaper than doing it alone.It is really a job that needs everyone’s effort and will benefit everyone.
But even so，the funds needed are still a big problem.As for the USA，it seems that it has too many things to spend its money on.Although it is the richest country in the world，it has much debt every year.It has to make arrangements about its finance，and try to find a balance in all these issues.
48．What is the author’s attitude towards building and developing the international space station?
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful.
C．Critical. D．Dissatisfied.
49．From Paragraph 2 we can conclude that ________.
A．the necessity of building the international space station is not realized now
B．many experiments have been done in the international space station
C．the international space station is necessary for people to explore space more
D．people have traveled to Mars from the international space station
50．Which of the followings is NOT a reason for countries’ cooperation in building the international space station?
A．That it requires a lot of money.
B．That it needs everyone’s effort.
C．That it will benefit every participation country.
D．That it is too far away from the earth.
51．The underlined word “aggregated” in paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________”．
A．united B．scolded
C．allowed D．forbade
E
Fashion is moving into the twenty-first century.A coat that changes colour with the weather，shirt stripes which disappear while you are wearing it，an odor (气味) free blouse that can be worn for days and days...These are not sci-fi fantasies，but the most recent developments in the fashion world，made possible by advances in fibre technology.
Jackets by Stone Island change colour in warm weather and cost between $400 and $500.Peter Siddell，a store buyer says，“There isn’t much more designers that can do with clothes.They need to make new fabrics to keep fashion interesting.”
Massino Osti is the man who has brought these unusual fabrics to the shops.Another Osti invention is the sweatshirt which has a logo on the chest which disappears when you breathe on it.Now there is a range of temperature-sensitive leisurewear for golfers who like to practise in all weathers.As golfers leave the warm clubhouse，their sweaters change from white to a rainbow of colours.
Unika，a Japanese firm，has developed a synthetic (合成的) fibre called Thermotron which changes sunlight into thermal energy and keeps the wearer up to 10℃ warmer than ordinary fibres.One ski-wear fabric turns black to absorb sunlight when the temperature drops to below zero，and changes to white above 5℃ to reflect the sun.
Tights producers in the Far East and Europe have sold many tights which have been contained with fragrances and insect repellent(驱虫药)．A department store in Britain reports good sales for magnolia-fragranced tights.The fragrance lasts up to three hand-washes.
52．When the writer says “Fashion is moving into the twenty-first century.”，he means “________”．
A．many new types of clothes have been made
B．fashionable clothes are being sold well all over the world
C．designers have made great progress in fashion
D．fashion in clothes world is developing fast
53．If clothes designers want to keep up with fashion，they must have________.
A．new fashionable fabrics
B．fibre technology
C．a Japanese synthetic fibre
D．temperature knowledge
54．According to the text，________are the main changes in fashionable clothes.
A．colour，model，temperature
B．colour，smell，temperature
C．price，colour，temperature
D．price，smell，model
55．Which of the following best describes the speciality of one ski-wear fabric?
A．It gives off fragrance.
B．It changes colour with the temperature.
C．Its colour disappears when you breathe on it.
D．It changes sunlight into thermal energy.
四、写作(共两个写作任务，满分35分)
写作一(满分15分)
请根据下面提示，写一篇短文，词数不少于60。
In your spoken English class，your teacher shows you the following picture.You are asked to describe the picture and explain how you understand it.
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写作二(满分20分)
假如你是李华，是某中学高一新生。请你给以前的好朋友小明写封信。介绍你现在各方面的情况。信中包括以下内容：
(1)学校环境优美，有一个很大的操场，绿树成荫；
(2)老师对我们学习上要求严格，生活中很友好，关心同学；
(3)身边的同学都很优秀，很勤奋。彼此相处融洽；
(4)高中生活充满压力，但是在老师的帮助下，我充满信心，一定会不断取得进步。
注意：(1)内容应包括以上要点，可以适当发挥，增加细节，以使文章连贯；
(2)词数不少于80。
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答案
1．C 2．D 3．D 4．D 5．C 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．C 10．C 11．C 12．D 13．A 14．A 15．C 16．A 17．B 18．D 19．B 20．D 21．B 22．A 23．D 24．C 25．D 26．B 27．A 28．B 29．C 30．C 31．C 32．D 33．D 34．D 35．A 36．B 37．D 38．B 39．C 40．C 41．A 42．C 43．C 44．A 45．C 46．D 47．B 48．A 49．C 50．D 51．A 52．C 53．A 54．B 55．D
写作一
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In the picture，between two closely-located buildings grows a big tree.Unlike most trees，this one bends in the middle，struggling all the way up to get more sunshine.The picture reminds me of those who succeed in unfavorable conditions.Faced with difficulties，they never give up but try their best to find a way out.Life can be hard.But if we have the courage and determination，we will finally get the sunshine we want as the tree in the picture does.
写作二
参考范文
Dear Xiaoming，
I am studying in No.1 Senior High.Our school is very beautiful with a big playground.There are green trees and all kinds of sweet flowers all the year round.The teachers are very strict with us in our study，but after class，they are friendly and care about us very much.My new classmates are all very excellent and always work hard.They help me a lot in study as well as in my daily life and we get along with each other quite well.
Stressful as the school life is，I am full of confidence.I think with the help of my teachers，I will make great progress.
Best wishes to you.
Yours，
Li Hua
