Unit 4 Topic Talk&Lesson 1
一、
1.In the United States, the novel coronavirus remains a big ________(担忧).
2.Most of us, in fact, progressively narrow the ________(多样化) of our lives.
3.________(现今) computers play an important part in our lives.
4.If I start watching a soap opera, I immediately become hopelessly _________(上瘾的).
5.An obvious fact is that we are _____(确实) lacking good songs.
二、
look forward to, more than, agree with, instead of, a variety of, more or less, the instant, concerned about, in view of, of this type
1. The project is_____ I can do myself.
2. _____ the weather, we should give up the plan.
3. Wherever children go, their parents are all _____ them.
4. _____ we arrived, we began to work with other people.
5. We are _____ your reply as soon as possible.
6. With the help of this technique, providing _____ suggestions on appropriate ways of exercise for examinees becomes much easier,
7._____ apologizing to them, Tom stood there, without saying a word.
8. Her health has _____ improved.
9. You look well. The air and the sea foods in Sanya must _____ you, I suppose.
10. I have already seen a few movies _____.
三、
Connect with Us
Red Cross Social Engagement (Involvement)
Here at the American Red Cross, we see social media as a way for us to help people carry out the Red Cross mission(任务) every day.
You can connect with us and other Red Cross supporters on the social networking sites you like to spend time on. We're proud to be part of such a passionate group of people from across the US and around the world!
Red Cross Blog
Our blog covers a wide range of Red Cross related topics. We talk about things that move us, make us laugh, or connect us to other people. More importantly, we want to connect you with what you think is important, so don't hesitate to leave us a comment and share your thoughts!
Facebook
Our Facebook community is full of Red Cross supporters, volunteers, blood donors, and others from all walks of life who may be looking for more information on what we do.
Google+
Connect with us on Google+ and find thousands of people like you who are interested in helping to make this world a better place.
YouTube
Our YouTube channel is a library of all kinds of Red Cross videos, organized by topic. Stop by to learn what our latest disaster response is or how to save a life with hands-only CPR.
Flick
Look through thousands of images uploaded by Red Crossers from across the country. We keep this updated frequently, especially as disasters strike.
LinkedIn
Find Red Cross colleagues(同事) and friends on LinkedIn, where you can connect in a more professional setting. You can also browse current job openings, and share them with your connections.
Disaster Online Newsroom
Get timely news and information relating to disasters as they are happening.
1.The purpose of this web page is to ________.
A.update users on the American Red Cross' latest disaster response
B.collect people's opinions on the work of the American Red Cross
C.show the ways to follow the American Red Cross through social media
D.recommend a few social networking sites on which users can learn how to save lives
2.If you are interested in finding a job at the American Red Cross, the best choice is to connect with ______.
A.Google. B.Linkedln
C.Flick D.Disaster Online Newsroom
3.According to the article, Red Crossers are encouraged to post live photos of natural disasters on _______.
A.YouTube B.Flick
C.Disaster Online Newsroom D.Red Cross Blog
四、
Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers.
Some years later, they got together again. While having dinner, they 1 for a long time. They discussed the 2 they had given their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, "I had a 3 house built for Mania." The second said, "I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer (奔驰经销商) send a car to her." The third said, "I built a beautiful 4 for Mama." The fourth said, "You know 5 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can't read any more because she can't 6 very well I met a businessman who had a parrot that can recite many 7 . It took him 12 years to 8 it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $ 100,000 a year for twenty years, but it is worth it." On hearing that, the other brothers were 9 by his good thought.
After the holidays, their mother 10 her thank-you notes, which read, "Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to clean the whole house. It's a tiring job. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to 11 . I stay home and have others work for me, so I'll never use the car. The 12 was good, although not realistic. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive building for many people to 13 plays or I watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I've almost 14 my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I won't use it. Thank you all the same."
"Dearest Melvin, you are the only son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 15 I liked it very much. Thank you."
1. A. fought B. studied C. talked D. slept
2. A. chances B. gifts C. wishes D. challenges
3. A. big B. warm C. safe D. lonely
4. A. station B. museum C. library D. theater
5. A. how B. what C. why D. when
6. A. listen B. feel C. see D. walk
7. A. stories B. poems C. words D. lyrics
8. A. protect B. beat C. raise D. train
9. A. shocked B. embarrassed C. frightened D. impressed
10. A. took out B. put up C. sent out D. picked up
11. A. learn B. work C. exercise D. drive
12. A. future B. idea C. hobby D. program
13. A. enjoy B. create C. bring D. record
14. A. admired B. lost C. remained D. discovered
15. A. strange B. unpleasant C. terrible D. delicious
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案:concern
2.答案:variety
3.答案:Nowadays
4.答案:addicted
5.答案:indeed
二、
答案:1.more than 2.In view of 3.concerned about 4.The instant 5.looking forward to 6.a variety of 7.Instead of 8.more or less 9.agree with 10.of this type
三、
答案:1-3.CBC
解析:本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了如何通过社交媒体关注与联系美国红十字会。
1.推理判断题。根据标题"Connect with Us"和第一段"Here at the American Red Cross, we see social media as a way for us to help people carry out the Red Cross mission(任务)every day."可知,网页的目的是展示如何通过社交媒体关注美国红十字会,故选C项。
2.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句"You can also browse current job openings, and share them with your connections."可知,您还可以浏览当前的职位空缺,并与您的联系人共享它们。所以在LinkedIn可以找到工作。故选B项。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段"Get timely news and information relating to disasters as they are happening."可知,当灾害发生时,获取及时的有关新闻和信息。由此可推知,在Disaster Online Newsroom上可以发布有关自然灾害的照片。故选C项。
四、
答案:1-5 CBADA 6-10 CBDDC 11-15 DBABD
解析:1.考查动词。根据"They discussed the 2 they had given their elderly mother who lived far away in another city"可知,他们交谈了很长时间。故选C。
2.考查名词。根据下文内容可知,他们在谈论送给老母亲的礼物。故选B。
3.考查形容词。根据"Milton, the house you built is so huge"可知,这里意思是“我”给妈妈建了一所大房子。故选A。
4.考查名词。根据下文"Michael, you gave me an expensive building for many people to 13 plays or I watch movies in it"可知,这里意思是“我”为妈妈建了一个漂亮的剧院。故选D。
5.考查连词。句意:你知道妈妈多么喜欢读诗,你知道她不能再读了,因为她的视力不太好。根据句意可知选A。
6.考查动词。句意:因为她看不清了。根据上下文可知,妈妈不能读诗是因为视力不好。故选C。
7.考查名词。A. stories故事;B. poems诗歌;C. words语言; D. lyrics 歌词。根据"You know 5 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can't read any more because she can't 6 very well"可知,这里指这只鹦鹉会背很多诗歌。故选B。
8.考查动词。根据"and he earns his living by renting it out"可知,他花了12年时间训练它说话。故选D。
9.考查形容词。句意:听到这个消息,其他兄弟对他的好想法很感动。A. shocked 震惊的;B. embarrassed 尴尬的;C. frightened 害怕的;D. impressed受感动的。故选D。
10.考查动词短语。 A. took out 拿出;B. put up 提供;C. sent out 寄出;D. picked up捡起。上文提到他们的母亲住在离他们很远的另外一个城市,可知他们的母亲寄出了感谢信。故选C。
11.考查动词。这里意思是“我”太老了,不能开车。故选D。
12.考查名词。句意:这个主意不错,尽管不太现实。故选B。
13.考查动词。句意:Michael,你给了我一栋很贵的楼,可以让很多人在里面欣赏戏剧或看电影,但是我所有的朋友都死了。故选A。
14.考查动词。根据下文"I won't use it"可知,“我”几乎失去了听力,并且几乎失明。故选B。
15.考查形容词。根据下文"I liked it very much"可知,这里意思是这只鸡吃起来真美味。故选D。
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