Unit 4 Lessn 3
一、
1.He made various helpful _________(suggest).
2._________(popular) is a well-explored subject in social psychology.
3.Salvador called his boss, but there was no _________(respond).
4.With his eyes _____ (focus) on the black board, he didn't notice the flying birds outside.
5.The two countries have always _____ (maintain) close relations.
二、
be concerned about, in addition, focus on, in brief, point out, compare to, do harm to, because of, no matter, stay in touch with
1. These days, breaking traffic rules and littering are not uncommon, _____ life and the environment.
2. _____ who breaks the law, he should be punished.
3. _____ the safety, her parents prohibited her from going there alone.
4. The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests and, _____there are several self-catering apartments.
5. He _____ that the road was not safe in winter and asked us to be careful.
6. Film has a much shorter history, especially when _____ such art forms as music and painting.
7. The number of people with diabetes (糖尿病)is growing, partly _____ an increase in levels of
obesity (肥胖).
8. If children find those materials interesting, they'll _____ their attention _____ them for long.
9. _____ our friends is an important part of friendship.
10. His success was a long story, but _____, he succeeded after many failures.
三、
Facebook was running my life. But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many "likes" it had got. His question was a wake-up call.
"Likes" are signs of acceptance and approval(赞同). I had forgotten that acceptance and approval needed to come from hearts and I had unknowingly set a bad example to him.
Before absorbed in Facebook, I spent a lot more time reading books and magazines. I checked in with friends through texts, emails and phone calls.
To set a healthier example to my son, I deactivated my Facebook account.
I'd been in the habit of checking Facebook many times a day, so I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting. I started taking yoga classes.
I started to remember a few things. My body is fine just the way it is. I have friends who will help me out when I'm in trouble, and I will help them out. I do my best to be a good mother, and our son is happy and healthy. We are very lucky to be able to afford two vacations a year.
I stopped looking at the world through my smartphone. I felt completely present in the moment. The break left me feeling better about myself, my family, my home and my life.
After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends' kids growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with my family. I no longer have the desire to post updates often. It is not an addiction any more.
1.What made the author begin to realize she should do something to control her time on Facebook
A.Her poor health. B.Her son's question.
C.Her not receiving "likes". D.Her mother's phone call.
2.The underlined word "deactivated" in Paragraph 4 probably means "______".
A.closed B.updated C.kept D.checked
3.What did the author do to change her life
A.She traveled around a lot for a year. B.She developed some healthy habits.
C.She tried to make money for her holidays. D.She went to the gym as often as she could.
4.What did the author think of her break from Facebook
A.It was good for her eyes. B.It stopped her getting news.
C.It distanced her from her friends. D.It gave her time to find beauty in life.
5.What is the author's attitude towards social media
A.She supports them completely.
B.She is strongly against them.
C.She thinks they are useful but shouldn't be overused.
D.She thinks they are not harmful at all.
四、
People have different ideas about how the Internet ①________(affect) friendships.
Some people think the Internet can harm friendships. Firstly, talking online is no ②________ (replace) for face-to-face contact—images really cannot replace a real-life smile or hug. Secondly, lots of the content ③________ (post) on social media is shallow or trivial. Thirdly, online relationships may not be ④________ they appear to be. Going online can be particularly dangerous for people ⑤________ are easily influenced or too trusting. In my opinion, face-to-face communication is the best way ⑥________ (maintain) healthy relationships.
Others believe the Internet can help develop friendships in many ways. Firstly, the Internet makes communication much ⑦________ (convenient). Secondly, the Internet has also made communication more fun. You can share photos, videos, news stories, and websites ⑧________ your friends online. Thirdly, online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can ⑨________ (immediate) provide useful suggestions or information. Finally, I believe the Internet brings people closer together and makes communication with friends more convenient and ⑩________ (interest).
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案:suggestions
解析: 句意:他提出了许多有益的建议。由空前的various可知,此处应填名词复数,故填suggestions。
2.答案:Popularity
解析: 句意:流行是社会心理学中一个探索性很强的话题。分析句子可知设空处作主语,所以此处应填名词,故填Popularity。
3.答案:response
解析: 句意:萨尔瓦多给他的老板打电话,但没有回应。由空前的was和no可知,此空应用名词,根据句意可知,此处应填response。
4.答案:focused
5.答案:maintained
二、
答案:1. doing harm to 2. No matter 3. Concerned about 4. in addition 5. pointed out 6. compared to 7. because of 8. focus; on 9. Staying in touch with 10. in brief
三、
答案:1-5.BABDC
解析:1.细节理解题。根据第一段中的"But what killed Facebook for me was when I posted a photo, and five minutes later my son asked me how many 'likes' it had got. His question was a wake-up call."可知,儿子的问题给作者敲了警钟,使她意识到她应该控制使用Facebook的时间了,故选B。
2.词义猜测题。根据第四段"To set a healthier example to my son, I deactivated my Facebook account."可知,为了给儿子树立一个健康的典范,作者下定决心关闭Facebook账户,由此推知,画线词表示“关闭”,故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据第五段中的"I had to come up with some new habits. I carried a novel and a crossword puzzle book around with me. I rediscovered knitting. I started taking yoga classes."可知,作者养成了一些好的习惯来改变她的生活,包括看小说、做填字游戏、编织和上瑜伽课,故选B。
4.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知,作者不再用智能手机看世界,她对自己、家庭和生活的感觉更好了,发现了生活的美,故选D。
5.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的"After a few weeks, I returned to Facebook. Now I look at the photos of my friends' kids growing up and treasure how social media allows me to keep in touch with my family. I no longer have the desire to post updates often."可知,作者在养成一些健康的习惯后,再回头看Facebook,认为它很有用,是一种与家人联系的重要方式,但是不应该过度使用。故选C。
四、
答案:affects; replacement; posted; what; that/ who; to maintain; more convenient; with; immediately; interesting
解析:①考查动词时态。根据前面的People have different ideas及全文时态可知,此处应用一般现在时,故填affects。
②考查名词。根据设空处前的no可知,此处应用名词,故填replacement。
③考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,设空处作后置定语,content与post之间为被动关系,故填过去分词。
④考查连接词。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导表语从句,而表语从句中缺少表语。根据句意可知应填what。
⑤考查关系词。此处是定语从句,先行词是people,指人,故此处用关系代词that或who。
⑥考查非谓语动词。根据空前的the best way可知,此处应用动词不定式作后置定语,故填to maintain。
⑦ 考查形容词比较级。由设空处前的much可知,应填形容词比较级,作宾语补足语。
⑧考查固定搭配。share...with sb.固定搭配,意为“与某人分享……”,填with。
⑨考查副词。此处应用副词修饰动词,故填immediately。
⑩考查形容词。由and前的convenient可知,此处也应用形容词,故填interesting。
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