中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
人教新目标版8年级下Unit 5 单元同步能力提升B卷word版
一.单项选择
( )1.We were reading the newspaper _______ suddenly the light went out (熄灭).
A. when B. while C. as D. /
( )2.What__when the earthquake happened on May 12th
A.are you doing B.were you doing C.do you do D.did you do
( )3.-Linda, I called you this morning, but nobody answered the phone.-I'm sorry. I ____football with my friends then.
A. play B. played C. am playing D. was playing
( )4.-I didn't see you at the meeting yesterday. Why -I __ for an important telephone call at that moment.
A. wait B. waited C. am waiting D. was waiting
( )5.Mary was listening to music while she __to school.
A. walked B. was walking C. is walking D. walks
( )6.Martin Luther King was killed ___April 4, 1986 ___American history.
A.in/in B.on/on C.in/on D.on/in
( )7.Stop ___. She is practicing ___the piano.
A.talk/play B.to talk/to play C.talking/ playing D.talked/played
( )8.__saying anything, she left home angrily__some money.
A.Without/with B.With/without C.Without/without D.With/with
( )9.Do you remember___when the car accident happened
A. what you were doing B. what were you doing C. what you did D. what did you do
( )10.When I got there, he ______ them to dance.
A. is teaching B. teaches C. taught D. was teaching
( )11. Mr. Green told us____ too much time____ reading novels.
A. don’t take/ on B. not to take/ in C. not to spend/on D. don’t to spend/ on
( )12.My mother was cooking while I____ the radio.
A.listened to B.have listened to C.was listening to D. is listening to
( )13.I met Li Lei_____ hospital last Sunday. He was ill_____ hospital then.
A.in the/ in the B.in/in the C.in the/in D. in/in
( )14.When my father came back, my mother _____in the kitchen.
A.cooks B.cooked C.is cooking D.was cooking
( )15.All the students were sweeping the floor __ they heard a man ____ “help”.
A. when/ shouting B. while / to shout C. when / to shout D. while / shouting
( )16.What ______ when the earthquake happened on May 12th.
A. are you doing B. were you doing C. do you do D. did you do
( )17. --What do you think of the film“Avatar” --It’s fantastic. The only pity is that I _____the beginning of it．
A. missed B. was missing C. miss D. will miss
( )18.You should believe in yourself. Nobody else can ___ you.
A. win B. beat C. beats D. wins
( )19.-I called you yesterday evening, but there was no answer.-Oh , I’m sorry I ____dinner at my friend’ s home.
A. have B. had C. was having D. am having
( )20.-Were you at home at 7:00 last night -Yes, I ____ a shower at that time.
A. took B. was taking C. was taken D. am taking
二.句子翻译
1.两个小时后，大雨逐渐减弱．Two hours later，the heavy rain ．
2.我今早给弗兰克打电话，但是他没有接电话．I called Frank this morning，but he didn't it ．
3.暴风雨来的时候你正在做什么？What were you doing the rainstorm？
4.昨天下午六点钟我正在等公共汽车。I the bus at six o' clock yesterday afternoon.
5.我爸爸下班后会来接我。My father will after work.
6.当警报响的时候，我正在洗澡。When the alarm ，I was taking a shower.
7.当老师进来时，我们正在读书。When the teacher came in，we .
8.-你昨天晚上 8～10点在做什么？-我正在看电影。-What you from 8 to 10 last night？-I a film.
9.他倚着门站着。He stood the door.
10.起初我很紧张，但我很快就放松下来。
11.我哥哥国际象棋下得很好，他总是赢我。My brother always me chess because he is very good at it.
12.你能帮我接一下电话吗？我正在厨房做饭。
13.我在等公共汽车时遇见了汤姆。
14.我每天闹铃一响就起床了。
15.你外出时要确保大门关上了。
16.昨天早晨六点闹钟响了。The alarm at six yesterday.
17.我打电话给你，因为我需要帮助做作业。I called you because I needed my homework.
18.那时露西正在洗澡吗？Was Lucy at that time？
19.你为什么抄写这个单词那么多遍？Why did you copy the word ？
20.汤姆正在忙于寻找那个丢失的钥匙。Tom was so the lost keys.
三.情景交际
A：Hey，Bill，I went to your classroom yesterday afternoon．But you were not in it．Where were you？
B：1.
A：At around three o'clock．
B：Oh．2. We didn't have any classes yesterday afternoon，so we went to the park to relax ourselves．
A：3.
B：Well，I was playing tennis with Jack．
A：What was Mary doing？
B：4.
A：What about Linda？
B：She was reading an interesting book．She likes reading，you know．
A：Yes．5.
B：Yes，we enjoyed ourselves very much．
A．What were you doing at that time？B．When did you come to my classroom？C．Did you have a good time there？D．We were in the park at that time．E．She was singing and dancing with some girls．
四.选词填空
A
strong health stay run how make good and they problem repair spread
People who drive have a responsibility(责任)to keep their cars in good condition. They must often visit a repair shop to keep their cars working 1._____.
Otherwise, their cars could experience 2._____, break down or stop running completely. The human body is no different. In order to live an enjoyable life, people have a responsibility to keep 3_____bodies in a good situation. Imagine living a healthy life as your daily trip to the repair shop,where you make sure everything is 4______smoothly.
5.______can you live a healthy life First of all,make time for exercise. Exercise , especially aerobic(需氧的) exercise that increases the heart rate 6._____provides more oxygen throughout the body, is important for good health.The more often you exercise, the 7._____ your heart will become. When you play sports for healthy reasons, everybody wins!
The practice of good hygiene (卫生) is also important for your 8._____. You may have some control over 9._____your body stronger,but you don’t have any control over external elements (外部因素) that may influence you.10._______healthy, you have to always be careful with diseases. The single best way to prevent the spread of sickness is to wash your hands more often.
B
exam could present sister early serious wake study touch you lazy reason
Mike was a middle school student who was lazy.He was always late for school and he hardly passed his 1.___all the time.His father Joey was worried about his son,but he didn't know how to help him get out of the 2._____situation. Suddenly,Joey thought of his sister Linda who was a great teacher in Green School.He thought maybe she
3._____help. Then Joey called Linda and talked with her 4._____Linda was busy with her work every day,but she still promised to help him.
Joey took Mike to his 5.______home and asked him to stay there for a month. When Joey saw Mike a month later , he was really surprised at what he saw.Mike got up much 6._____and studied much harder.
Joey was really puzzled (迷惑的) and asked Linda what the secret was.Linda smiled and answered ,“As a saying goes,Actions speak louder than words.’During these days, both of us got up early.While he 7.______, I always sat beside and worked.Then he was 8._____by my behavior and also began to work hard.”After hearing her words , Joey suddenly 9._______up. He thanked his sister and praised Mike for his progress.
In daily life, sometimes teaching others by 10._______example can make a great difference to another person. So why not have a try
五.完形填空
Living far away from home makes it interesting to celebrate the holidays.
Take Christmas, for example. In the US, families will get together and decorate (装饰) their homes with colorful lights and a tree. We’ll have a big 1.____ dinner wwuith turkey and pie. And on Christmas morning, we’ll all sit by our tree and open our gifts.
But here in Beijing, my foreign friends in China and I celebrate Christmas a bit 2_____ .
One of the things we like to do is have a Christmas potluck (百味餐) dinner. This is a group dinner where each guest brings a dish they made at home. We 3.____ dishes like mashed potatoes (土豆泥) and baked ham (烤火腿). It’s a (n) 4___ way to get together and celebrate when we can’t all be with our own 5____.
Another thing we enjoy is playing a game called “ white elephant ”. This is a gift-giving game where each person brings a “mystery gift”. We 6____trading (交换) our gifts with each other – everyone has a chance to get different gifts. If someone else gets a gift that you think might be good, you 7____have one chance to steal (偷) it! Everyone 8___with a special gift they want.
There is also an event called Santacon. It’s an all-day party where people 9___ like Santa Claus in a big group. It’s fun for people to see many Santa Clauses get together in local bars or restaurants. It started in Western countries , 10____ people in some Chinese cities have also been celebrating it. It’s a fun way to spend time with your friends and meet new people.
( )1. A. fancy B. usual C. normal D. free
( )2. A. happily B. differently C. perfectly D. originally
( )3. A. bring B. order C. clean D. buy
( )4. A. strange B. embarrassing C. interesting D. proud
( )5. A. friends B. neighbors C. classmates D. families
( )6. A. help with B. take turns C. give up D. put off
( )7. A. yet B. once C. even D. never
( )8. A. comes up B. catches up C. makes up D. ends up
( )9. A. move B. work C. dress D. hide
( )10. A. or B. if C. because D. but
六.阅读理解：阅读下面文章，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
( )1. Item collection ends on _____.
A. July 1 B. July 13 C. July 17 D. July 18
( )2. Which of the following items will NOT be accepted
A. Books. B. DVDs. C. Jewelry. D. TVs.
( )3. If you want to donate electronic items, they must be _____.
A. new B. cleaned C. usable D. secondhand
( )4. What can you do if you want to be a volunteer at the yard sale
A. Visit the St. Theresa Church’s website. B. Donate as many items as you can.
C. Write an email to Jane Cameron. D. Call Jane Cameron at (401) 1024-10515.
B
“In this life, what did you miss ” The wife asked the husband when she was 25. The husband replied, “I missed a new job opportunity.” When the wife was 35, the husband angrily told her that he had just missed the bus. At 45, the husband said sadly, “I missed the opportunity to see my close relative before his last breath.” At 55, the husband said he missed a good chance to retire (退休). At 65, the husband complained, “I missed a dental appointment (牙科预约).” At 75, the wife did not ask the husband anymore and the husband was kneeling in front of the very sick wife.
This time he asked the wife the same question. The wife, with a smile and peaceful look, replied, “In this life, I did not miss having you!” The husband’s eyes were full of tears. He always thought that they could be together forever. He was always busy. So much so that he had never been thoughtful to his wife. The husband hugged the wife tightly. “How did I allow myself to miss your deep love for me for 50 years ” he asked himself.
In the busy city life, many people are always busy with work and neglect (忽视) the loved ones who care for them. But life is not permanent (永恒的), so always live in the moment. Express thanks to your loved ones in words. Show your care with actions. Treat every day as the last day of life. In this way, when your loved ones are gone, you will have nothing to feel sorry about.
( )5. What did the husband miss when his wife was 55
A. A new job opportunity. B. The last chance to see a close relative.
C. The morning bus to his office. D. A good chance of retirement.
( )6. How old was the wife when she married her husband
A. 20. B. 25. C. 30. D. 35.
( )7. What does the story tell us
A. Do not miss anything in your life. B. Tough things don’t last but tough people do.
C. Think twice before you do anything. D. Make the most of your time with loved ones.
C
Once you begin to eat potato chips, you may keep eating until the bag is empty. Have you ever experienced this Why can’t you stop eating these salty chips Scientists said it is due to a kind of neuron (神经元).
Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston have found that some neurons can make us want to eat salt.
The neurons take note of whether our bodies are lacking sodium (钠), a main part of salt. Then, they send signals (信号) to our brain to encourage us to eat more salt, according to the Daily Mail.
How do these neurons work
Scientists did experiments on mice. They found that when mice lack sodium, their body gives off a kind of hormone (荷尔蒙) called aldosterone (醛固酮). This hormone then makes these neurons become active.
More research showed that adding salt to meals makes people enjoy their food more, Time magazine reported. This may cause people to continue eating even if they are full.
Scientists from Deakin University in Australia asked healthy people to eat the same food for lunch for four weeks. The amount of salt in the food was changed each week. At the same time, the scientists measured how much these people ate. They also asked the people how they felt about the meals; for example, if they felt happy or were still hungry after eating.
The results showed that salt made people eat 11 percent more food and calories. When eating low-salt meals, they had better control over how much they ate. “But when we add salt to that food, all of a sudden those controls are gone,” researcher Russell Keast said to Time.
( )8. We may find it hard to stop eating potato chips mainly because _____
A. potato chips don’t have much sodium B. potato chips send hungry signals to our brain
C. some neurons lead to a preference for salty foods D. people’s brains will be more active with more salt
( )9. Scientists from Deakin University found that _____.
A. mice also need salt B. more salt makes people eat more
C.not all people like salty food D. people are not happy when they eat less
( )10. What advice might the writer give
A. People should eat more chips. B. More salt should be taken in to stay healthy.
C.Salt can make food more delicious. D. Low-salt meals can help us stay healthy.
( )11. You might see this story in _____.
A. a road map B. a math report C. a science magazine D. a storybook
D
阅读还原:根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。
Are you suffering from insomnia（失眠）now It’s true that many people are deeply bothered by insomnia. ___12___ Sleep expert Michael Grandner offers top three tips.
Make a plan and stick to it.
Melatonin（褪黑素）is produced by the body to control when you get sleepy and when you wake up. As night falls, the levels of melatonin rise, becoming a signal to the body that it’s time for bed. And the levels naturally fall as daylight comes near, getting you ready to greet the day.
___13___ So if your bedtime and wake-up time change from day to day, your body doesn’t know how to react. So it’s important to have a regular bedtime and wake-up time, even on weekends.
___14___
In fact, this tip is so powerful that it can even beat sleep medicine. “Whenever you’ve been awake for 20 or 30 minutes, either the beginning or the middle of the night, get up. Maybe you just need five minutes to get sleepy, or maybe an hour, but don’t spend that time in bed,” says Grandner.
Change your attitude about sleep.
Many people see sleeping as the final thing they have to do in a busy day, worth delaying to catch up on housework, schoolwork or others. ___15___ “See your sleep as the amount of time you need in order to set yourself up for a productive tomorrow. It may sound like a small change, but it’s an important one,” Grandner adds.
A. Don’t lie in bed awake.
B. The release（释放）of melatonin needs to be at regular times.
C. That thought needs to be changed.
D. In fact, we can train our brain to fall asleep.
七.综合阅读
A
Save the world’s trees
“When it comes to the Earth,there is no time to waste,” says the Earth Day Network.And that is right.Protecting our environment is very important,and World Earth Day was created in 1970 to ask more people to protect our environment.On April 22,people around the world celebrate Earth Day.
Every year there is a special topic,and this year it is “Trees for the Earth”,so Earth Day this year will be all about planting trees.They are planning to plant 7.8 billion trees within the next five years.
That’s a big goal,and you might wonder why trees are so important.Because they can take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and protect the air quality(质量).CO2 is a chemical in our atmosphere,but humans make too much of it.Each person makes about 2.3 tons a year,which is bad for the environment.
Well , guess what!Planting new trees is important because people cut down a huge number of trees.Last year,there were 3 trillion trees in the world,about 139 billion in China.But according to China Daily,the world’s total number has been almost cut in half since human civilization(文明) began.That’s because 15 billion trees are cut down every year.
So we need to plant more to make up for(弥补)the ones we lost.One tree can take in 21.8 kilograms of CO2 per year.And it’s still one of the cheapest and best ways to get rid of CO2. But don’t forget that we can also help the environment by cutting down on how much energy(能源) or water we use every day.Every little thing helps.
任务一:根据短文内容,回答问题。
1.When do people around the world celebrate World Earth Day
2.What is the topic of Earth Day this year
3.Why are trees so important to the earth
4.How much CO2 can two trees take in each year
任务二:英译汉
5.Translate the sentence “And it’s still one of the cheapest and best ways to get rid of CO2.” into Chinese.
B
If you spend some time in an English-speaking country，you might hear the term “etiquette”(礼节). It means normal and polite social behavior(行为). This may seem like a difficult word at first，but it can be very useful to understand.
Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation. For example，standing very close to the person you are talking with is quite common in some Asian(亚洲) countries. However，if you do this in Europe，some people might feel uncomfortable. Even in China，we all know that etiquette is not the same in all situations. Perhaps we think that talking loudly in our own homes is fine，but there are other places where talking loudly is not allowed. For example，most people would agree that talking loudly in a library，a museum or a movie theater is impolite. (A).Even if you are with your friends，it is better to keep your voice down in public places.
If we see someone breaking the rules of etiquette，we may politely give them some suggestions. One of the most polite ways is to ask someone，Would you mind doing this or Would you mind not doing that. People don’t usually like to be criticized (批评)，so we have to be careful how we do this.
(B).Although rules of etiquette can often be different，some rules are the same almost everywhere in the world！For example， dropping litter (扔垃圾)is almost never allowed. If you see someone you know doing this，you can ask him，“Would you mind picking (C) it up？”
根据短文内容，回答问题。
1.把文中(A)处划线句子翻译成汉语。
2.把文中(B)处划线句子翻译成汉语。
3.写出(C)处划线单词指代的内容。
4.找出文中用来比较欧洲和亚洲国家礼节的一个具体内容。
5.简要概括本文大意(句子或短语均可).
八.用所给词的适当形式填空
1．He has trouble in （learn） English．
2．You should tell us the （true）．
3． （lucky） ， I had an umbrella， but I still got wet．
4．When we got up， the sun ．（rise）
5．When the competition （start）， David was still making his way to school．
6．Many people took hours （get） home yesterday because of the rainstorm．
7．Because of the heavy snow from the night before， the roads were （ice）．
8．I thought I had an umbrella in my schoolbag， so I kept （try） to look for it．
9．The earthquake brought families and neighbors （close） than before．
10．﹣I'm sorry I （complete）forgot that it was your birthday yesterday．﹣Never mind．
九.书面表达
老师要求同学们为下次英语课的讨论话题"An Interesting Experience"作准备。请你准备一篇英语发言稿，讲述自己的一次有趣的经历。
要求：（1）语句通顺，意思连贯；
（2）适当使用过去进行时；
（3）70词左右。中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
人教新目标版8年级下Unit 5 单元同步能力提升B卷答案版
一.单项选择
( A )1.We were reading the newspaper _______ suddenly the light went out (熄灭).
A. when B. while C. as D. /
( B )2.What_____when the earthquake happened on May 12th
A.are you doing B.were you doing C.do you do D.did you do
( D )3.--Linda , I called you this morning, but nobody answered the phone.--I'm sorry. I ____football with my friends then.
A. play B. played C. am playing D. was playing
( D )4.--I didn't see you at the meeting yesterday. Why --I _____ for an important telephone call at that moment.
A. wait B. waited C. am waiting D. was waiting
( B )5.Mary was listening to music while she ______to school.
A. walked B. was walking C. is walking D. walks
( D )6.Martin Luther King was killed ___April 4, 1986 ___American history.
A.in / in B.on / on C.in / on D.on / in
( C )7.Stop ___. She is practicing ___the piano.
A.talk / play B.to talk / to play C.talking / playing D.talked / played
( A )8.____saying anything , she left home angrily____some money.
A.Without / with B.With / without C.Without / without D.With / with
( A )9.Do you remember___when the car accident happened
A. what you were doing B. what were you doing C. what you did D. what did you do
( D )10.When I got there, he ______ them to dance.
A. is teaching B. teaches C. taught D. was teaching
( C )11. Mr. Green told us____ too much time____ reading novels.
A. don’t take/ on B. not to take/ in C. not to spend/on D. don’t to spend/ on
( C )12.My mother was cooking while I____ the radio.
A.listened to B.have listened to C.was listening to D. is listening to
( C )13.I met Li Lei_____ hospital last Sunday. He was ill_____ hospital then.
A.in the / in the B.in / in the C.in the / in D. in / in
( D )14.When my father came back, my mother _____in the kitchen.
A.cooks B.cooked C.is cooking D.was cooking
( A )15.All the students were sweeping the floor _____ they heard a man ____ “help”.
A. When / shouting B. while / to shout C. when / to shout D. while / shouting
( B )16.What ______ when the earthquake happened on May 12th.
A. are you doing B. were you doing C. do you do D. did you do
( A )17. --What do you think of the film“Avatar” --It’s fantastic. The only pity is that I _____the beginning of it．
A. missed B. was missing C. miss D. will miss
( B )18.You should believe in yourself. Nobody else can ___ you.
A. win B. beat C. beats D. wins
( C )19.--I called you yesterday evening , but there was no answer.--Oh , I’m sorry I ____dinner at my friend’ s home.
A. have B. had C. was having D. am having
( B )20.-Were you at home at 7:00 last night -Yes, I ____ a shower at that time.
A. took B. was taking C. was taken D. am taking
二.句子翻译
1.两个小时后，大雨逐渐减弱．Two hours later，the heavy rain died down ．
2.我今早给弗兰克打电话，但是他没有接电话．I called Frank this morning，but he didn't pick it up ．
3.暴风雨来的时候你正在做什么？What were you doing at the time of the rainstorm？
4.昨天下午六点钟我正在等公共汽车。I was waiting for the bus at six o' clock yesterday afternoon.
5.我爸爸下班后会来接我。My father will pick me up after work.
6.当警报响的时候，我正在洗澡。When the alarm went off ，I was taking a shower.
7.当老师进来时，我们正在读书。When the teacher came in，we were reading .
8.-你昨天晚上 8～10点在做什么？-我正在看电影。
-What were you doing from 8 to 10 last night？-I was watching a film.
9.他倚着门站着。He stood against the door.
10.起初我很紧张，但我很快就放松下来。 At first I was nervous , but I soon started to relax.
11.我哥哥国际象棋下得很好，他总是赢我。My brother always beats me at chess because he is very good at it.
12.你能帮我接一下电话吗？我正在厨房做饭。Could you help me pick up I’m cooking in the kitchen.
13.我在等公共汽车时遇见了汤姆。I met Tom while I was waiting for the bus.
14.我每天闹铃一响就起床了。I get up as soon as the alarm goes off every day.
15.你外出时要确保大门关上了。Make sure you close the door when you go out .
16.昨天早晨六点闹钟响了。The alarm went off at six yesterday.
17.我打电话给你，因为我需要帮助做作业。I called you because I needed help with my homework.
18.那时露西正在洗澡吗？Was Lucy taking a shower at that time？
19.你为什么抄写这个单词那么多遍？Why did you copy the word so many times ？
20.汤姆正在忙于寻找那个丢失的钥匙。Tom was so busy looking for the lost keys.
三.情景交际
A：Hey，Bill，I went to your classroom yesterday afternoon．But you were not in it．Where were you？
B：1. B
A：At around three o'clock．
B：Oh．2. D We didn't have any classes yesterday afternoon，so we went to the park to relax ourselves．
A：3. A
B：Well，I was playing tennis with Jack．
A：What was Mary doing？
B：4. E
A：What about Linda？
B：She was reading an interesting book．She likes reading，you know．
A：Yes．5. C
B：Yes，we enjoyed ourselves very much．
A．What were you doing at that time？B．When did you come to my classroom？C．Did you have a good time there？D．We were in the park at that time．E．She was singing and dancing with some girls．
四.选词填空
A
strong health stay run how make good and they problem repair spread
People who drive have a responsibility(责任)to keep their cars in good condition. They must often visit a repair shop to keep their cars working 1.__well___.
Otherwise, their cars could experience 2.__problems___, break down or stop running completely. The human body is no different. In order to live an enjoyable life, people have a responsibility to keep 3__their___bodies in a good situation. Imagine living a healthy life as your daily trip to the repair shop,where you make sure everything is 4__running__smoothly.
5.___How___can you live a healthy life First of all,make time for exercise. Exercise , especially aerobic(需氧的) exercise that increases the heart rate 6.__and___provides more oxygen throughout the body, is important for good health.The more often you exercise, the 7.__stronger__your heart will become. When you play sports for healthy reasons, everybody wins!
The practice of good hygiene (卫生) is also important for your 8.__health___. You may have some control over 9.__making___your body stronger,but you don’t have any control over external elements (外部因素) that may influence you.10.___To stay____healthy, you have to always be careful with diseases. The single best way to prevent the spread of sickness is to wash your hands more often.
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Mike was a middle school student who was lazy.He was always late for school and he hardly passed his 1.__exams_all the time.His father Joey was worried about his son,but he didn't know how to help him get out of the 2.__present___situation. Suddenly,Joey thought of his sister Linda who was a great teacher in Green School.He thought maybe she
3.__could___help. Then Joey called Linda and talked with her 4.__seriously___Linda was busy with her work every day,but she still promised to help him.
Joey took Mike to his 5.___sister’s___home and asked him to stay there for a month. When Joey saw Mike a month later , he was really surprised at what he saw.Mike got up much 6.__earlier___and studied much harder.
Joey was really puzzled (迷惑的) and asked Linda what the secret was.Linda smiled and answered ,“As a saying goes,Actions speak louder than words.’During these days, both of us got up early.While he 7.__was studying____, I always sat beside and worked.Then he was 8.__touched___by my behavior and also began to work hard.”After hearing her words , Joey suddenly 9.___woke____up. He thanked his sister and praised Mike for his progress.
In daily life, sometimes teaching others by 10.___your____example can make a great difference to another person. So why not have a try
五.完形填空
Living far away from home makes it interesting to celebrate the holidays.
Take Christmas, for example. In the US, families will get together and decorate (装饰) their homes with colorful lights and a tree. We’ll have a big 1.____ dinner with turkey and pie. And on Christmas morning, we’ll all sit by our tree and open our gifts.
But here in Beijing, my foreign friends in China and I celebrate Christmas a bit 2_____ .
One of the things we like to do is have a Christmas potluck (百味餐) dinner. This is a group dinner where each guest brings a dish they made at home. We 3.____ dishes like mashed potatoes (土豆泥) and baked ham (烤火腿). It’s a (n) 4___ way to get together and celebrate when we can’t all be with our own 5____.
Another thing we enjoy is playing a game called “ white elephant ”. This is a gift-giving game where each person brings a “mystery gift”. We 6____trading (交换) our gifts with each other – everyone has a chance to get different gifts. If someone else gets a gift that you think might be good, you 7____have one chance to steal (偷) it! Everyone 8___with a special gift they want.
There is also an event called Santacon. It’s an all-day party where people 9___ like Santa Claus in a big group. It’s fun for people to see many Santa Clauses get together in local bars or restaurants. It started in Western countries , 10____ people in some Chinese cities have also been celebrating it. It’s a fun way to spend time with your friends and meet new people.
( A )1. A. fancy B. usual C. normal D. free
( B )2. A. happily B. differently C. perfectly D. originally
( A )3. A. bring B. order C. clean D. buy
( C )4. A. strange B. embarrassing C. interesting D. proud
( D )5. A. friends B. neighbors C. classmates D. families
( B )6. A. help with B. take turns C. give up D. put off
( C )7. A. yet B. once C. even D. never
( D )8. A. comes up B. catches up C. makes up D. ends up
( C )9. A. move B. work C. dress D. hide
( D )10. A. or B. if C. because D. but
六.阅读理解：阅读下面文章，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
( B )1. Item collection ends on _____.
A. July 1 B. July 13 C. July 17 D. July 18
( D )2. Which of the following items will NOT be accepted
A. Books. B. DVDs. C. Jewelry. D. TVs.
( C )3. If you want to donate electronic items, they must be _____.
A. new B. cleaned C. usable D. secondhand
( D )4. What can you do if you want to be a volunteer at the yard sale
A. Visit the St. Theresa Church’s website. B. Donate as many items as you can.
C. Write an email to Jane Cameron. D. Call Jane Cameron at (401) 1024-10515.
B
“In this life, what did you miss ” The wife asked the husband when she was 25. The husband replied, “I missed a new job opportunity.” When the wife was 35, the husband angrily told her that he had just missed the bus. At 45, the husband said sadly, “I missed the opportunity to see my close relative before his last breath.” At 55, the husband said he missed a good chance to retire (退休). At 65, the husband complained, “I missed a dental appointment (牙科预约).” At 75, the wife did not ask the husband anymore and the husband was kneeling in front of the very sick wife.
This time he asked the wife the same question. The wife, with a smile and peaceful look, replied, “In this life, I did not miss having you!” The husband’s eyes were full of tears. He always thought that they could be together forever. He was always busy. So much so that he had never been thoughtful to his wife. The husband hugged the wife tightly. “How did I allow myself to miss your deep love for me for 50 years ” he asked himself.
In the busy city life, many people are always busy with work and neglect (忽视) the loved ones who care for them. But life is not permanent (永恒的), so always live in the moment. Express thanks to your loved ones in words. Show your care with actions. Treat every day as the last day of life. In this way, when your loved ones are gone, you will have nothing to feel sorry about.
( D )5. What did the husband miss when his wife was 55
A. A new job opportunity. B. The last chance to see a close relative.
C. The morning bus to his office. D. A good chance of retirement.
( B )6. How old was the wife when she married her husband
A. 20. B. 25. C. 30. D. 35.
( D )7. What does the story tell us
A. Do not miss anything in your life. B. Tough things don’t last but tough people do.
C. Think twice before you do anything. D. Make the most of your time with loved ones.
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Once you begin to eat potato chips, you may keep eating until the bag is empty. Have you ever experienced this Why can’t you stop eating these salty chips Scientists said it is due to a kind of neuron (神经元).
Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston have found that some neurons can make us want to eat salt.
The neurons take note of whether our bodies are lacking sodium (钠), a main part of salt. Then, they send signals (信号) to our brain to encourage us to eat more salt, according to the Daily Mail.
How do these neurons work
Scientists did experiments on mice. They found that when mice lack sodium, their body gives off a kind of hormone (荷尔蒙) called aldosterone (醛固酮). This hormone then makes these neurons become active.
More research showed that adding salt to meals makes people enjoy their food more, Time magazine reported. This may cause people to continue eating even if they are full.
Scientists from Deakin University in Australia asked healthy people to eat the same food for lunch for four weeks. The amount of salt in the food was changed each week. At the same time, the scientists measured how much these people ate. They also asked the people how they felt about the meals; for example, if they felt happy or were still hungry after eating.
The results showed that salt made people eat 11 percent more food and calories. When eating low-salt meals, they had better control over how much they ate. “But when we add salt to that food, all of a sudden those controls are gone,” researcher Russell Keast said to Time.
( C )8. We may find it hard to stop eating potato chips mainly because _____
A. potato chips don’t have much sodium B. potato chips send hungry signals to our brain
C. some neurons lead to a preference for salty foods D. people’s brains will be more active with more salt
( B )9. Scientists from Deakin University found that _____.
A. mice also need salt B. more salt makes people eat more
C.not all people like salty food D. people are not happy when they eat less
( D )10. What advice might the writer give
A. People should eat more chips. B. More salt should be taken in to stay healthy.
C.Salt can make food more delicious. D. Low-salt meals can help us stay healthy.
( C )11. You might see this story in _____.
A. a road map B. a math report C. a science magazine D. a storybook
D
阅读还原:根据短文内容，从下列选项中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，选项中有一项为多余选项。
Are you suffering from insomnia（失眠）now It’s true that many people are deeply bothered by insomnia. ___12_D __ Sleep expert Michael Grandner offers top three tips.
Make a plan and stick to it.
Melatonin（褪黑素）is produced by the body to control when you get sleepy and when you wake up. As night falls, the levels of melatonin rise, becoming a signal to the body that it’s time for bed. And the levels naturally fall as daylight comes near, getting you ready to greet the day.
___13_B__ So if your bedtime and wake-up time change from day to day, your body doesn’t know how to react. So it’s important to have a regular bedtime and wake-up time, even on weekends.
___14__A_
In fact, this tip is so powerful that it can even beat sleep medicine. “Whenever you’ve been awake for 20 or 30 minutes, either the beginning or the middle of the night, get up. Maybe you just need five minutes to get sleepy, or maybe an hour, but don’t spend that time in bed,” says Grandner.
Change your attitude about sleep.
Many people see sleeping as the final thing they have to do in a busy day, worth delaying to catch up on housework, schoolwork or others. ___15_C__ “See your sleep as the amount of time you need in order to set yourself up for a productive tomorrow. It may sound like a small change, but it’s an important one,” Grandner adds.
A. Don’t lie in bed awake.
B. The release（释放）of melatonin needs to be at regular times.
C. That thought needs to be changed.
D. In fact, we can train our brain to fall asleep.
七.综合阅读
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Save the world’s trees
“When it comes to the Earth , there is no time to waste,” says the Earth Day Network.And that is right.Protecting our environment is very important,and World Earth Day was created in 1970 to ask more people to protect our environment.On April 22,people around the world celebrate Earth Day.
Every year there is a special topic,and this year it is “Trees for the Earth”,so Earth Day this year will be all about planting trees.They are planning to plant 7.8 billion trees within the next five years.
That’s a big goal,and you might wonder why trees are so important.Because they can take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and protect the air quality(质量).CO2 is a chemical in our atmosphere,but humans make too much of it.Each person makes about 2.3 tons a year,which is bad for the environment.
Well , guess what!Planting new trees is important because people cut down a huge number of trees.Last year,there were 3 trillion trees in the world,about 139 billion in China.But according to China Daily,the world’s total number has been almost cut in half since human civilization(文明) began.That’s because 15 billion trees are cut down every year.
So we need to plant more to make up for(弥补)the ones we lost.One tree can take in 21.8 kilograms of CO2 per year.And it’s still one of the cheapest and best ways to get rid of (清除)CO2. But don’t forget that we can also help the environment by cutting down on how much energy(能源) or water we use every day.Every little thing helps.
任务一:根据短文内容,回答问题。
1.When do people around the world celebrate World Earth Day
On April 22.
2.What is the topic of Earth Day this year
Trees for the Earth.
3.Why are trees so important to the earth
Because they can take in carbon dioxide/CO2 and protect the air quality.
4.How much CO2 can two trees take in each year
43.6 kilograms.
任务二:英译汉
5.Translate the sentence “And it’s still one of the cheapest and best ways to get rid of CO2.” into Chinese.
而且这仍然是清除二氧化碳的最廉价也是最好的方式之一。
B
If you spend some time in an English-speaking country，you might hear the term “etiquette”(礼节). It means normal and polite social behavior(行为). This may seem like a difficult word at first，but it can be very useful to understand.
Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation. For example，standing very close to the person you are talking with is quite common in some Asian(亚洲) countries. However，if you do this in Europe，some people might feel uncomfortable. Even in China，we all know that etiquette is not the same in all situations. Perhaps we think that talking loudly in our own homes is fine，but there are other places where talking loudly is not allowed. For example，most people would agree that talking loudly in a library，a museum or a movie theater is impolite. (A).Even if you are with your friends，it is better to keep your voice down in public places.
If we see someone breaking the rules of etiquette，we may politely give them some suggestions. One of the most polite ways is to ask someone，Would you mind doing this or Would you mind not doing that. People don’t usually like to be criticized (批评)，so we have to be careful how we do this.
(B).Although rules of etiquette can often be different，some rules are the same almost everywhere in the world！For example， dropping litter (扔垃圾)is almost never allowed. If you see someone you know doing this，you can ask him，“Would you mind picking (C) it up？”
根据短文内容，回答问题。
1.把文中(A)处划线句子翻译成汉语。即使你和朋友在一起，在公共场合也最好小声点
2.把文中(B)处划线句子翻译成汉语。
尽管礼仪规则可能经常是不同的，但有些规则几乎在世界各地都是相同的
3.写出(C)处划线单词指代的内容。litter
4.找出文中用来比较欧洲和亚洲国家礼节的一个具体内容。
Standing very close to the person you are talking with is or not
5.简要概括本文大意(句子或短语均可).
Etiquette is not the same in every culture or in every situation.
八.用所给词的适当形式填空
1．He has trouble in learning （learn） English．
2．You should tell us the truth （true）．
3． Unluckily （lucky） ， I had an umbrella， but I still got wet．
4．When we got up， the sun rose ．（rise）
5．When the competition started （start）， David was still making his way to school．
6．Many people took hours to get （get） home yesterday because of the rainstorm．
7．Because of the heavy snow from the night before， the roads were icy （ice）．
8．I thought I had an umbrella in my schoolbag， so I kept trying （try） to look for it．
9．The earthquake brought families and neighbors closer （close） than before．
10．﹣I'm sorry I completely （complete）forgot that it was your birthday yesterday．﹣Never mind．
九.书面表达
老师要求同学们为下次英语课的讨论话题"An Interesting Experience"作准备。请你准备一篇英语发言稿，讲述自己的一次有趣的经历。
要求：（1）语句通顺，意思连贯；
（2）适当使用过去进行时；
（3）70词左右。
An Interesting Experience
Last Sunday,I saw a box fall off a man's bike when I was walking to the cinema. I shouted to the man to stop him, but he didn’t hear me and rode away. Then I stopped a taxi and got into it with the box. Soon we caught up with the man and returned the box to him. The man thanked me and wanted to give me some money, but I refused it politely. Then the driver took me to the cinema. When I was going to pay, the driver said,“I won’t accept your money, either."
