2014-2015学年高中英语必修5(人教版)《Unit 3 Life in the future》课时作业+综合检测(3份,安徽卷,含答案)

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Unit 3 
综合检测(三)
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综合检测(三)
Unit 3 Life in the future
(时间:100分钟;满分:120分)
Ⅰ.单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
1.(2012·定远高二检测)The young man________the car hoping to arrive at the station to meet his girlfriend on time.
A.gave up      B.turned up
C.picked up D.sped up
2.(2012·芜湖高二检测)—Can those ________ at the back of the classroom hear me?
—No problem.
A.seat    B.sit    C.seated    D.sat
3.(2012·马鞍山高二检测)As young people,we mustn't ________ the good traditions ________ from one generation to another.
A.catch sight of;passing down
B.lose the sight of;passing down
C.lose sight of;passed down
D.catch the sight of;passed down
4.To tell you the truth,every one,including me,won't ________ your selfish and rudeness.
A.fasten B.press C.suffer D.tolerate
5.She made a ________in our plan to play basketball when it started to rain.
A.turn B.switch C.point D.exchange
6.________countries and areas have been seriously hit by the typhoon.Now people in the affected areas are ________food and fresh water.
A.A number of;lacking in
B.The number of;lacking in
C.A number of;lacking of
D.The number of;lacking of
7.I watched her walk down the road until she was______by the darkness.
A.covered B.buried
C.swallowed D.shallow
8.The young man worked with us for nearly a year and made an excellent________upon us.
A.expression B.instruction
C.impression D.inspection
9.—Did you remember to give Jenny the money?
—Yes.________I saw her,I'm sure.
A.As far as B.In case
C.The instant D.Now that
10.—What do you know about Darwin after he returned from the trip by sea?
—Well,he got married and________down to live in Kent.
A.got B.worked C.took D.settled
11.On the muddy path________.
A.were footprints of some strange animals to be found
B.were to be found footprints of some strange animals
C.to be found were footprints of some strange animals
D.footprints of some strange animals were to be found
12.The old man has been back________again soon after his operation.
A.on his foot B.off his foot
C.on his feet D.off his feet
13.________that the government can lead us out of the financial crisis,we are optimistic________the future of our country.
A.Convinced;about B.Convincing;of
C.Convinced;of D.Convincing;of
14.I don't want to learn to play the piano.For one thing,playing the piano________much time,for another,the piano also________much room.
A.takes on;takes up B.takes up;takes up
C.takes up;takes on D.takes on;takes on
15.—The State Counsel will hold a________conference this afternoon.Do you attend it?
—Of course.Please call me then.
A.press B.private C.previous D.publish
Ⅱ.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
Lisa,our youngest daughter,earned her master's degree before starting a career as a high school English teacher.At the time of her__16__,we attended the commencement(毕业典礼)services.Most graduates were excited about finally leaving school,impatient for that night's parties and for __17__and the opportunity to earn.
It was very hot and I suspected that the exercises would be long and __18__.The main speaker was Edward James Olmos,an actor who__19__Jaime Escalante in an inspiring movie.Olmos__20__,removed his cap,and regarded the graduates.“So we're__21__to party?”he asked.“Yeah,let's party!”They__22__in unison(一致).“I know,it's Friday,”he said,“But commencement means to begin,not__23__.You've had a four-year sabbatical(公休假)from life,and now you're about to __24__and earn.”
“One more thing before we leave,”he continued,“Please never__25__for money.Please don't just get a job.A job is something you do for money.__26__a career is something you do because you're__27__ to do it.You want to do it,you__28__ doing it.and you're excited when you do it.And you'd do it even if you were paid nothing beyond food and the basics.You'd do it because it's your__29__.”
What he was saying,which I have tried to recall and __30__ in my own words is:If you chase money,it may catch you—and if it catches you,you'll__31__be its slave.By letting money pursue you but never catch you,you'll always be its__32__.Always do what you love,and love what you do.
The graduates were all moved.I was speechless,which was rare__33__.Olmos was no actor speaking for money.He spoke with__34__,pure and simple.“Maybe we should have__35__that in a class,”I heard a professor say.
16.A.entertainment B.study
C.graduation D.speech
17.A.freedom B.award
C.knowledge D.performance
18.A.surprising B.boring
C.frightening D.exciting
19.A.created B.made C.showed D.played
20.A.stood up B.cheered up
C.walked around D.looked out
21.A.anxious B.glad C.ready D.afraid
22.A.answered B.argued
C.insisted D.whispered
23.A.rush B.finish C.fight D.enjoy
24.A.figure out B.stay up
C.go out D.build up
25.A.succeed B.set C.ask D.work
26.A.Or B.But C.So D.Otherwise
27.A.forced B.appointed
C.expected D.inspired
28.A.love B.start C.stop D.avoid
29.A.luck B.fortune C.life D.family
30.A.remember B.explain
C.use D.learn
31.A.regularly B.sometimes
C.constantly D.forever
32.A.master B.enemy C.partner D.neighbor
33.A.too B.instead C.yet D.indeed
34.A.talent B.enthusiasm
C.anger D.interest
35.A.surveyed B.tried C.taught D.proved
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
A
American job seekers who use the Internet are more likely to continue active job searches and less likely to drop out of the labor pool when compared to those who do not have access to the Internet, said the Phoenix Center.
Using census (人口普查)data from 2007, the study found that unemployed workers who use broadband, whether at home or a public facility, are at least 50 percent less likely to give up on their job than those who lack such access.Discouragement was cited by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as a major reason for an increase in the rate of unemployment in 2010.As of December 2009, a large number of American workers have given up looking for a job because of the thought that no jobs are available.
According to the Phoenix Center, the new study provides important insights for policymakers at a time of economic crisis, when unemployment rates are extremely high, which now is more than 17 percent.The US Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, which carries the responsibility for the government's monthly data on employed and unemployed individuals, estimates that adding “discouraged workers”, who had given up looking for work, would increase the current US unemployment rate above the frequently reported 10 percent level.
By connecting American people to jobs and information about how to better find work, use of the Internet gives them hope and encourages the frustrated unemployed to keep on looking even when job prospects are dim, said Lawrence J.Spiwak, president of the Phoenix Center.
“These new findings suggest that broadband connectivity can contribute to economic recovery,” Mr.Spiwak added.
The study has demonstrated that there are several rea sons why the Internet helps keep the jobless from quitting on their job searches such as the inexpensiveness of using the Internet to search for information about job opportunities and salaries, as well as the emotional and other types of support unemployed individuals receive by means of the Internet.The study found evidence that the unemployed are more likely to be discouraged when they do not surf the Web, and this evidence suggests that support and information obtained from the Internet significantly reduce the chances that they might feel there are no jobs, or no jobs for which they could qualify.
The study also highlights the benefits and importance of community broadband centers to assist those who do not have Internet access at home.
36.What do we know from the passage?
A.Researchers for the study analyzed census data of the last ten years.
B.People who lack Internet access are less likely to quit on their job searches.
C.People can learn how to better find a job during economic crisis by using the Internet.
D.Many workers give up looking for jobs because they don't qualify for any jobs.
37.What important insights does this new study provide for policymakers?
A.The Internet is an effective means of looking for a job for the unemployed.
B.Making the Internet access available is beneficial to economic recovery.
C.It is necessary to help jobless people keep on searching when job prospects are bad.
D.Teaching people how to surf the Internet will decrease the unemployment rate.
38.According to the passage, people who lack Internet access at home can go to________.
A. anyone who has Internet access
B.the US Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics
C.the Phoenix Center
D.community broadband centers
39.In which part is this passage possibly from if it is taken from a newspaper?
A.Science. B.Culture.
C.Economy. D.IT.
B
If you know the following fact, you'll understand why many people suffer from foot problems: The average person walks the equivalent of three times around the earth in a lifetime.That is enormous wear_and_tear on the 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles that make up the foot.
In a recent survey for the American Podiatric Medical Association, 53 percent of respondents reported foot pain so severe that it affected their daily fun_ction.On average, people develop pain in their 60s, but it can start as early as the 20s and 30s.And usually women give care to their feet while men don't.
“A lot of people think foot pain is part of the aging process and accept it, and walk with pain,” said Dr.Andrew Shapiro.Though some foot problems are inevitable, their progress can be slowed.
The following questions will help you assess whether you should take more preventive action as you age.Do you have flat feet or high arches (足弓)? Either puts feet at risk.Shoes that support the arch and heel can help flat feet.People with high arches should look for roomy shoes and softer padding (衬垫) to absorb the shock.Proper exercises also strengthen muscles supporting the foot.
Do your shoes fit? In the survey, more than 34 percent of men said they could not remember the last time their feet were measured.20 percent of women said that once a week they wore shoes that hurt, and 8 percent wore painful shoes daily.Feet flatten and lengthen with age, so if you still stick to the shoe size you wore at the age of 21,get your feet measured.
Do you walk? Putting more mileage(里程) on your feet is the best way to exercise the muscles and keep them healthy.
40.The underlined phrase “wear and tear” in Paragraph 1 probably means“________”.
A.a surprising experience
B.an unimaginable distance
C.damage due to continuous use
D.a contribution to the feet
41.Compared with men, women________.
A.have a long walk each day
B.take good care of their feet
C.have a slow foot aging process
D.are likely to have foot problems
42.If your feet are 26 cm long at 23, what is the probable length of your feet when you are 43?
A.25 cm. B.25.2 cm.
C.26 cm. D.26.2 cm.
C
Being a fashion model is a more challenging career than many people think, because you have lots of things to be aware of like maintaining your perfect figure and competing with many beautiful and attractive models.
A famous company would probably choose the perfect model for its products and if you get chosen then maybe you can consider yourself a super model.Some super models are as popular as famous actors and actresses.
Let's talk about qualifications to become a fashion model.You should be between 15 and 22 years old, though probably closer to 15.Models don't have careers that last as long as doctors, so agencies tend to want to invest their time in someone young.You also have to consider your height.Being tall, long-legged, and thin is the most acceptable.At least 5′8″ in height and of average weight, which for a model is 108—125 pounds.These characteristics are partly aesthetic (美的) and partly practical.There are always exceptions to the rule, of course —Kate Moss is 5′7″and Gabrielle Reece is a giant 6′3″—but, in general, the closer you are to the industry criteria,the better your chances.
Aside from height requirements, models are required to have good skin, great teeth, nice smile, healthy hair, and must be well dressed.Models must also be highly photogenic, able to do a variety of poses and expressions and take direction well.It is possible to have a bad skin condition but as long as you are able to keep it under control, such issues can be fixed using Photoshop.However, the clearer your complexion (肤色) is, the better.
There are many types of models, such as editorial fashion models, commercial models, fitness models, and catalog models.Every type has its own criteria.That is why I believe that every person, who is inspired to become a model, has the chance as long as they meet the criteria.This could be your career, if that is what you want out of life.
43.What's the BEST title for the passage?
A.Modeling is a challenging career
B.Height requirements for a fashion model
C.Different types of models in society
D.Things to be aware of as a model
44.If you get chosen by a famous company as a model for a certain product,________.
A. you will become a model for other companies soon
B.you are sure to be more famous than actors and actresses
C.your career as a model will be prolonged
D.it means you are competitive among all the models
45.We can infer from the passage that________.
A.a person who is taller than others finds it easier to become a model
B.famous models are all at least 5′8″ in height
C.not all famous models are 108—125 pounds
D.people with bad skin conditions can't become a model
46.A person who wants to be a model has many chances because________.
A.there're many types of models
B.models don't need knowledge
C.few people want to do the job
D.models'skills are very simple
D
Nothing evokes (唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river.Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion (远足) to the last frontier!
Highlights:
Juneau: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty.It is here that we start and end our trip.
Haines: Haines is a small community located along the fjords (海湾).The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.
Alaska Indian Arts: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.We spend a few hours learning carving,native beading and culture from these master artists.
Skagway: Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops.In Skagway,we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.
Gustavus: Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park.We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights.This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.
Dates/Prices:
May 16, June 20,July 18, and August 15.
7 days—$3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus.Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.
Contact:
E-mail: info@alaskamountainguides.com
Telephone: 1 800 766 3396
Address: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School,
P.O.Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
47.The participants will finish their excursion in______.
A.Juneau B.Skagway
C.Haines D.Gustavus
48.According to the passage, the participants of the excursion________.
A.will spend a whole day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B.can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax
C.are able to take part in some adventurous activities in Haines
D.can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
49.A participant of the excursion needs to pay additional fees to________.
A.go from Gustavus to Juneau by train
B.cruise for a full day in Glacier Bay
C.have the last meal in Juneau
D.fly from Juneau to his hometown
50.According to the passage, a person can be enjoying the excursion on________.
A.May 26 B.June 18
C.July 29 D.August 20
E
The micro blog has become another classroom for Zhai Langwei,and the teachers are all big names in academia(学术界).Zhai discussed with Lu Gusun the possible English translation of “literary young women” in Chinese.Lu is the chief editor of The English-Chinese Dictionary,a popular dictionary printed by the Shanghai Translation Publishing House.
Zhai is interested in zoology as well.He filled in a quiz from a zoologist of the Science Squirrels Club.He got full marks and the expert's attention.“The feedback from great scholars has encouraged me to follow my interests,” said the 21-year-old student majoring in English at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.Zhai is one of hundreds of millions of micro blog users in China.According to China Internet Network Information Center,by the end of June 2010,72.3 percent of micro blog users were college students.
The information on micro blogs is short and sweet,and it can be spread by being forwarded by one user after another.This may be partly the reason why,with the help of micro blogs,students are able to interact with celebrities.
Lu Huiquan,21,is a student majoring in English at Renmin University of China.He has some celebrity fans on his Sina Weibo.“With my micro blog being forwarded,I have a bigger chance to let famous people see my opinions,” Lu explained.“And it doesn't take much time and effort for them to read and reply.” More and more students like Lu have started reaching out to great minds for interaction on micro blogs.
Students from Guangdong University of Business Studies started an online poll in April on how micro blogs influence college students.Micro blogs fun_ction as a helpful tool for students to broaden their horizons and learn new things,said 36.86 percent of respondents.
51.According to the passage,we know Zhai Langwei ________.
A.majors in zoology in university
B.has helped Lu Gusun do some translation
C.has enlarged his knowledge by using micro blogs
D.has joined the Science Squirrels Club
52.Which of the following is WRONG about the micro blog in China?
A.It is full of short and sweet information.
B.It helps students communicate with some famous people.
C.Its users mainly consist of college students.
D.It helps people known on the Internet.
53.The underlined word “forwarded” in Paragraph 3 means “________”.
A.received  B.sent  C.read  D.known
54.According to the passage,we can infer that Lu Huiquan ________.
A.has drawn the attention of some famous people
B.is a student with great mind in healthy body
C.exchanges ideas with his classmates every day
D.encourages more students to set up their own micro blogs
55.The main idea of the passage is that micro blogs ______.
A.have both advantages and disadvantages
B.have ill effects on students
C.will be more and more popular
D.are of great help to many college students
Ⅳ.任务型读写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
I used to be the messiest person alive.Over the years, through watching others and by trial and error, I have finally found ways to come up with plans, organize them and follow through with them.
Make an outline of everything you need to have and do to make your plan happen.Make a list of all of the steps that need to be accomplished and think about what needs to be done.
Detail everything thoroughly and read over it so you can start coming up with some mental solutions of how to carry out your plans.
You should ensure that if for some reason way one doesn't work, you have way two and way three to lean back on.Therefore, different ways are needed at hand.It's just a matter of being organized.Chances are that there is always more than one way of doing things, and chances are that if one of those ways doesn't work, one of the other ones will.
Committing yourself to finishing at least part if not all of your plan at once is also necessary.It will show that you not only have initiative to get things rolling, but that you are interested in the results obtained with making the move to get everything done.
If you make a commitment to finish before a specific time, make sure that you carry that out, and be sure to do everything in the way you said you would, within the time-frame you set for yourself.
Don't try to tackle (处理)more things all at a time.All that does is delay your progress, distract you and make you lose your interest, motivation and energy.
Carrying out an effective plan requires being as organized as possible.You will only achieve this by sticking to the order of the plan and not deviating or trying to do more at a time.
Last but not the least, you should never abandon things mid-project.It will only annoy everyone around you including yourself.Unfinished plans are a waste of time, energy and, in some cases, even money.
So, don't be afraid of organization.The older we get, the more necessary it becomes to have the skills to follow through with confidence and to be able to carry through plans in an organized and manageable way.It pays to be organized, after all.
Title: Tips on how to be(56)________in your life
Tips
Details
(57)________
(58)________down your plan
List everything you need
List (59)______you will follow
To make your plan happen
续表  
Prepare three
(60)________ways to carry out your plan
To (61)________ that you can have some other choices when one way doesn't work
(62)________to finish at least part of your plan if not all
Do everything (63)________ your own time-frame
To show yourself you are determined to get things started and caring about the results
Do one thing at once
Stick to the order of your plan
To save your interest, motivation and energy
Finish what you have started
To get your plan
(64)________ out thoroughly.
(65)________
You shouldn't be afraid of organization because it's really worthwhile.
Ⅴ.书面表达(满分25分)
下面是关于“太空旅游的利弊”的讨论。请根据提供的信息以“The advantages and disadvantages of space travel”为题写一篇英语短文,并在文中简要地谈谈自己的观点。
太空旅游的利
太空旅游的弊
1.能为人类提供居住的新地方;
2.能给人类提供新的材料来源;
3.能帮助人类更好地了解宇宙。
1.用完花在其他方面的钱;
2.人类住在其他行星上的想法不切实际(unrealistic);
3.太空旅游有危险。
注意:1.短文必须包括所列内容;
2.词数:120左右。
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综合检测(三)
1-5 DCCDB
6-10 ACCCD
11-15 BCABA
【语篇解读】 作者参加了女儿的大学毕业典礼,并听了Olmos富有感染力的演讲。
16.C 根据句中the commencement services可得出答案。
17.A 根据句中were excited about finally leaving school可推断,他们渴望自由。
18.B 根据句中It was very hot和long可推断,作者认为毕业典礼会很长而且乏味。
19.D 根据句中an actor和in an inspiring movie可知,Olmos扮演了Jaime Escalante。
20.A 根据语境可知,Olmos准备开始演讲,因此他站了起来。
21.C 根据下文学生回答Yeah,let's party!可知,Olmos问学生准备好了没有。
22.A 根据前文he asked可知,这里指学生回答了Olmos。
23.B 根据句中begin和not可知,毕业典礼意味着开始,而不是结束。
24.C 根据句中earn可知,学生们可以走出校门去赚钱了。
25.D 根据下文Please don't just get a job可知,这里指毕业后参加工作。
26.B Olmos认为job和career是不同的概念,故用but,表示转折关系。
27.D 根据下文You want to do it可知,事业是一个追求目标,因为人们会有激情去做。
28.A 根据句中you're excited when you do it可得出答案。
29.C 根据前文even if you were paid nothing可知,人们把事业看作是自己的生命。
30.B 根据句中in my own words可知,作者用自己的话来解释Olmos所说的话。
31.D 根据下文内容可推断,如果金钱抓住了你,你就会永远成为金钱的奴隶。
32.A 根据语境可知,让金钱追你但是抓不到你,这样你就会成为金钱的主人。
33.D 作者听了James Olmos的演讲很受感动,用indeed强调程度。
34.B 根据句中pure and simple可推断,他是饱含激情说的这些话。
35.C 根据句中in a class可推断,这样的话应该在课堂上教给学生。
【语篇解读】 研究表明,坚持通过网络找工作是一种积极的、有利于经济复苏的方式。
36.C 细节理解题。根据第四段By connecting American people...even when job prospects are dim可知,答案为C。
37.B 推理判断题。根据第五段These new findings suggest that broadband connectivity can contribute to economic recovery可推断,答案为B。
38.D 细节理解题。根据末段...community broadband centers to assist those who do not have Internet access at home可知,答案为D。
39.C 推理判断题。本文的主题是:通过网络找工作是一种积极的方式,有利于经济的复苏,因此最有可能选自经济部分,故答案为C。
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了一些有关足部保健的知识。
40.C 猜测词义题。根据前句内容和本句中...the 26 bones,33 joints and more than 100 muscles可推断,人一生走的路相当于绕地球三圈,故对脚部有很大的损伤,答案为C。
41.B 细节理解题。根据第二段And usually women give care to their feet while men don't.可知,答案为B。
42.D 推理判断题。根据第五段Feet flatten and lengthen with age...可推断,答案为D。
【语篇解读】 模特这个职业竞争很激烈。不同类型的模特,其标准也不相同。如果你有志从事于这一职业,努力当个出色的模特儿,你就有可能像演员一样出名。
43.A 主旨大意题。本文第一段Being a fashion model is a more challenging career than many people think...点明了文章的主题,下文围绕这个主题展开论述,故答案为A。
44.D 细节理解题。根据第二段...if you get chosen then maybe you can consider yourself a super model可知,答案为D。
45.C 推理判断题。根据第三段There are always exceptions to the rule,of course...可推断,答案为C。
46.A 细节理解题。根据末段There are many types of models...和That is why I believe that every person,who is inspired to become a model,has the chance...可知,答案为A。
【语篇解读】 本文为一则广告,主要介绍了Alaska的自然景观及其历史文化。
47.A 细节理解题。根据Highlights的第一项Juneau中It is here that we start and end our trip可知,答案为A。
48.C 推理判断题。根据Highlights的第二项Haines中The natural beauty and expansive wilderness...for adventure in Alaska可推断,答案为C。
49.D 细节理解题。根据Dates/Prices中Not included:alcohol,personal items,airfare to and from Juneau可知,答案为D。
50.D 推理判断题。根据Dates/Prices中May 16,June 20,July 18, and August 15和7 days可推断,答案为D。
51.C 推理判断题。根据第一段的The micro blog has become another classroom for Zhai Langwei,and the teachers are all big names in academia.可知,微博成了Zhai Langwei的第二教室,一些名人成了他的老师,通过这种方式他扩展了自己的知识。
52.D 细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句以及第三段可知A、B、C三项正确。故选D。
53.B 词义猜测题。根据forwarded所在的句子可以猜出表示“发送”,故选B。
54.A 推理判断题。根据第四段的He has some celebrity fans on his Sina Weibo.可知,Lu Huiquan有一些名人粉丝,这说明他已引起了一些名人的关注。故选A。
55.D 主旨大意题。本文主要讲了微博对大学生的一些帮助,故选D。
56.organized 57.Purposes 58.Write 59.steps 60.different
61.ensure 62.Promise 63.within 64.carried 65.Conclusion
【参考范文】 
The advantages and disadvantages of space travel
There are several advantages of space travel.First of all,it could provide people with new places to live and new sources of materials.In addition,space travel helps people to learn about the universe better.Also,space travel research does good to other areas.
However,space travel also has some disadvantages.It uses up money which could be better spent in other ways.What's more,the idea of people living on other planets is unrealistic.Also space travel could be dangerous.
In my opinion,though there are disadvantages,I think space travel is a good idea.It is important for people to explore and learn about the universe.

Unit 3 
课时作业(五)
新课标
Unit 3 Life in the future
课时作业(五) Warming Up & Reading
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The ________(不断的)noise stopped him from concentrating on his work.
2.She grew up in beautiful________(环境).
3.I'm very________(乐观的)about the economic situation.
4.________(先前的)experience is important for this job.
5.Ladies and gentlemen,please________(系牢)your safety belts.
6.His first speech as president made a deep ________(印象)on his audiences.
7.He ________(转移)the conversation from one to another.
8.We will not ________(容忍)any invasion of our motherland.
9.He ________(指导)the man through the streets to the railway station.
10.We can't travel to the United States this year for ________(缺乏)of money.
Ⅱ.单项填空
1.Although he was seriously injured in the accident,he wanted to ________.
A.be back on his feet   B.get to his feet
C.jump to his feet D.struggle to his feet
2.Thousands of houses fell down in the earthquake in Wenchuan.It seemed that everything happened________.
A.in a while B.in a hurry
C.in good time D.in a flash
3.(2013·凤阳高二月考)Tom is a promising student.I am sure that with his ________effort,he will make a very successful scientist.
A.usual B.constant
C.content D.normal
4.(2012·宿州高二检测)The speech that Mr.Smith made today gave a strong________on the students.
A.expression B.impression
C.reputation D.expectation
5.You drive first and then we'll________.
A.switch on B.switch off
C.switch over D.switch in
6.To keep healthy,he________cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
A.took up B.caught on
C.carried out D.made for
7.I've applied for the job,but I'm not very________about my chance of getting it.
A.pessimistic B.optimistic
C.interested D.disappointed
8.(2012·芜湖高二检测)Our real problem is that we are lacking________ confidence.
A.in     B.off     C.for   D.of
9.The car has only had one________owner.
A.present B.previous C.various D.precious
10.(2013·合肥高二月考)All the clouds were swept ________ by strong winds.
A.away B.up C.down D.over
11.At the railway station,the mother waved goodbye to her daughter until the train was ________.
A.out of sight B.out of reach
C.out of order D.out of place
12.(2013·定远高二检测)The man we followed suddenly stopped and looked as if________whether he was going in the right direction.
A.seeing B.having seen
C.to have seen D.to see
13.Everyone involved in the filming has enjoyed working in such beautiful________.
A.surrounding B.surroundings
C.situation D.conditions
14.Having been praised by the teacher,the little girl ran back home,________.
A.happily and satisfied B.eager and excitedly
C.happy and satisfied D.anxiously and excitedly
15.On the course she received thorough training in every ________of the job.
A.aspect B.effect C.direction D.view
Ⅲ.完形填空
I was successful at my job.I worked very hard, but it__1__me and my family a fabulous (极好的 ) lifestyle.I'd worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director.__2__, one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was__3__explained to me that they were letting me go.I just sat there__4__they talked on and all I could think was, “I've__5__.” I'd been so well respected;__6__I was of no value.
For six weeks, I was in a very__7__place.I wandered around my house like a zombie(僵尸).I could__8__things needed doing, but would not do anything.My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive(积极的)in everything__9__me.
Then, in late June, my youngest son's football team made the city cup final.The year before, he'd been very sad when I__10__the same final, so he was__11__when I told him I'd go.Not only did they win, but the look on his face as he saw me__12__him on was unbelievable.From then on, I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions(激情).I attended match after match and performances of my elder son's band—I__13__went to another city to watch him play.These moments were so__14__.My life had been so much devoted to__15__for so long, and I felt__16__ that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world.
__17__, being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose-I was someone's mum! I felt a sense of being__18__again.Now I feel more positive about my professional__19__and I'm getting on better with my family than I ever have.Losing my job made me realize just how__20__it is to achieve real balance in life.
1.A.promised B.afforded C.showed D.left
2.A.Therefore B.Anyhow
C.Otherwise D.However
3.A.quickly B.gently C.partly D.easily
4.A.until B.after C.as D.so
5.A.failed B.finished C.tried D.changed
6.A.suddenly B.finally
C.immediately D.shortly
7.A.secret B.quiet C.lonely D.dark
8.A.see B.get
C.suggest D.understand
9.A.defended B.directed C.deserted D.disturbed
10.A.watched B.missed C.lost D.won
11.A.disappointed B.worried
C.honoured D.delighted
12.A.cheering B.taking C.leading D.passing
13.A.just B.even C.still D.almost
14.A.hopeful B.meaningful C.difficult D.strange
15.A.work B.family
C.matches D.performances
16.A.successful B.thoughtful
C.thankful D.peaceful
17.A.Naturally B.Doubtfully
C.Disagreeably D.Unexpectedly
18.A.employed B.comforted
C.valued D.encouraged
19.A.education B.experience
C.relationship D.future
20.A.important B.interesting
C.simple D.surprising
Ⅳ.阅读理解
(Reuters)—A young fashion designer from the German city of Hanover is revolutionizing high fashion by designing clothes with the main food she can find in her fridge—milk.
Anke Domaske,28, has developed a fabric called QMilch made from high concentrations (浓缩物) of the milk protein casein(酪蛋白)—the first man-made fiber produced entirely without chemicals.It feels like silk and it doesn't smell—you can wash it just like anything else.
Made from all natural materials, the QMilch fabric is ecological but also has many health benefits.And the amino acids (氨基酸) in the protein are antibacterial,anti-aging and can help control both blood circulation and body temperature.
Domaske's fashion brand Mademoiselle Chi Chi has now started weaving the milk fiber into its collection.Now the MCC clothes with bright patterns are made from a combination of various fibers, including QMilch.But Domaske plans to design a collection made entirely from the milk fiber.
Milk fabric has been around since the 1930s but was always produced in unecological ways that used a lot of chemicals.Unlike earlier products, QMilch is made almost entirely from casein.“We have developed an all-natural fiber consisting of a very high concentration of casein,with a few other natural ingredients—and in only two years,” said Domaske.
The casein is got from dried milk powder and then heated up in a type of meat-breaking machine with other natural ingredients.The fiber comes out in lines and is then spun into thread on a spinning machine.
It would take about 6 liters of milk to produce an entire dress,which costs about 150 euros to 200 euros.Luckily,for that kind of money,the clothes don't come with a use-by date(有效期)—during the heating process,the protein won't break down.Due to its antibacterial qualities,the milk fiber can also be used in medicine and make-up.Even some car-making companies have looked into using the fiber for car coverings.
1.What would be the BEST title for the text?
A.Milk fiber is being used widely
B.New clothes don't come with a use-by date
C.Fiber with antibacterial qualities is invented
D.German fashion designer makes clothes from milk
2.What is QMilch's big improvement on earlier milk fabric?
A.It involves much lower costs.
B.It contains fewer chemicals.
C.It is produced in an ecological way.
D.It is made completely from casein.
3.According to the text,the MCC clothes are________.
A.quite easy to wash
B.partly made from QMilch
C.mainly produced by hand
D.greatly welcomed by customers
4.Which of the following is TRUE about QMilch?
A.It has a nice smell.
B.It gets soft when cooled.
C.It has some medical functions.
D.It was developed many years ago.
5.In what column of a newspaper may the text appear?
A.Food. B.Environment.
C.Medicine. D.Fashion.
Ⅴ.翻译句子
1.他给他的学生留下了很好的印象。(impression)
________________________________________________________________________
2.你爸爸从什么时候开始画画的?(take up)
________________________________________________________________________
3.小偷躲在角落里,害怕被捉住。(afraid of)
________________________________________________________________________
4.经过细心地照料,他完全复原了。(be back on one's feet)
________________________________________________________________________
5.小偷溜进了房间。(slide into)
________________________________________________________________________
课时作业(五)
Ⅰ.1.constant 2.surroundings 3.optimistic
4.Previous 5.fasten 6.impression 7.switched
8.tolerate 9.guided 10.lack
Ⅱ.1.D be back on one's feet“(困境后)恢复;重新振作;东山再起”;get/rise to one's feet“站起”;jump to one's feet“跳起;一跃而起”;struggle to one's feet“挣扎着站起”。句意:尽管他在事故中严重受伤,他仍然想要挣扎着站起来。
2.D 句意:汶川地震时成千上万的房子都倒塌了。这一切好像都发生在一刹那间。in a flash“一刹那间”,符合句意。in a while“不久后;很快”;in a hurry“匆忙”。
3.B 句意:汤姆是一个很有前途的学生。我确信通过他的不断努力,他将成为一名成功的科学家。constant“不断的,连续的”,符合句意。usual“通常的”;content“满足的,满意的”;normal“正常的”。
4.B 考查名词的词义辨析。句意:史密斯先生今天所做的演讲给学生们留下了深刻的印象。give/leave/make an impression on sb.意为“给某人留下印象”。expression表情,表达;reputation声誉,名声;expectation期望,指望。
5.C 根据句意“你先驾驶,过一会儿咱们再换着开”可知应选择C项。switch over“转换,变换”。
6.A 句意:为保持健康,在退休后,他把骑自行车作为定期锻炼的方法。take up “从事,开始”;catch on with“受欢迎”;carry out“执行,实施”;make for“有助于”。
7.B 由前面的“我已经申请了那项工作”和“but”可以推出,“我”对得到这个工作的机会并不乐观。因此正确答案为B项。
8.A 句意:我们真正的问题是我们缺乏信心。be lacking (in) “缺少,缺乏”。
9.B previous意为“早先的”,符合句意。
10.A 句意:强风把所有的乌云都刮走了。sweep away 意为“扫除,扫清,刮走”;sweep up 意为“横扫,清扫”;sweep down意为“冲倒”。
11.A 句意:在车站,母亲向女儿挥手告别,直到火车从她的视野中消失。out of sight“看不见,在视野之外”;out of reach“够不到,力所不能及”;out of order“混乱”;out of place“不适当,不得体,位置不当”。
12.D 当as if 从句的主语与主句主语一致,且从句谓语包含动词be 时,as if 从句可把主语和be 动词省略掉。从整个语境来看,as if 从句完整的说法应为“as if he was to see whether...”。
13.B 句意:每一个参与拍摄的人都喜欢在这么漂亮的环境中工作。surrounding为形容词,意为“周围的”;situation“情况,形势”;conditions“条件”,都不符合语境。故选B,surroundings“环境”。
14.C 句意:被老师表扬了之后,这个小女孩跑回了家,又高兴又满意。happy and satisfied在句中作状语,说明小女孩的心理状态。
15.A aspect方面,层面;effect结果,效果;direction方向;view观点,风景。句意:在这一课程中就工作的各个方面她接受了全面的培训。
Ⅲ.1.B afford sb.sth.提供某人某物。该句的意思是我的工作给予了我和我的家人一种极好的生活方式。
2.D 根据前后文可知是表示转折,然而一天下午我被叫到办公室。
3.B 由于是要辞退作者,所以要用柔和的语气向作者表明她被辞退了。
4.C as引导一个时间状语从句,当他们在给我讲话的时候我坐在那里。
5.A 当他们告诉我我被解雇了的时候,我所想到的一切只是我失败了,与句首的成功形成对比。
6.A 作者一直认为很成功,现在却被告知被解雇了,所以说作者突然觉得自己很没用。
7.D 被解雇后作者生活在黑暗的日子里,感到绝望和无助。
8.A 我能看到有些事情需要我去做,但是我就是不愿意做,这与作者被解雇后的心情是一致的,同时也与后面的变化形成了对比。
9.C 由于作者被解雇,作者原有的“遇事情能够向前看,并且看到事情中的积极的一面”的人生信仰也抛弃了作者,用desert生动形象,有拟人化的手法。
10.B watch看;miss错过;lose失去比赛;win赢得比赛。B项符合语境。
11.D 当作者告诉孩子要去看他们的球队比赛时,孩子当然是表现得很高兴。
12.A cheer sb.on为某人喝彩,为某人加油。
13.B even甚至,用来表示程度的加剧,深化。作者甚至去另外的一个城市里去看孩子的表演。
14.B 这些时刻与作者被解雇后的心情相比是极其有意义的。
15.A 在失业后的这一段时间中,通过和孩子相处,作者认识到她过去太致力于工作了。
16.C 作者很感激,在自己忽略孩子们之后孩子还是很欢迎她进入孩子们的世界,这让作者感到很是感激。
17.D 出人意料的是,失业让我重新有了一种人生的目的感。
18.C 我再次觉得我的人生有价值有意义。与前文形成对应。
19.D 在经历了失业这一人生挫折之后,作者变得对自己的职业前景更为主动和乐观。
20.A 在经历了失业后,作者认识到保持工作和生活的一种平衡非常重要。
Ⅳ.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。德国一时装设计师发明了一种纯天然的牛奶织物,可以用来制作衣服。
1.D 标题归纳题。本文是一篇新闻报道。德国的一位时装设计师发明了一种纯天然的牛奶织物,可以用来制作衣服。D项标题准确地概括了文章内容。
2.C 细节理解题。由第五段中的Milk fabric...was always produced in unecological ways that used a lot of chemicals可知,与过去的牛奶织物相比,QMilch的生产方式是环保的。
3.B  细节理解题。根据第四段中的Now the MCC clothes with bright patterns are made from a combination of various fibers,including QMilch可知,MCC生产的衣服只是部分采用了这种新材料。
4.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的has many health benefits和antibacterial以及最后一段中的Due to its antibacterial qualities,the milk fiber can also be used in medicine and make-up可知,这种牛奶织物有医疗功效。
5.D 推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了一项时装界的重大革新,即一种用牛奶制成的纯天然面料问世。该面料的诞生引发了时装界的一场革命。故该文章可能出现在Fashion栏目。
Ⅴ.1.He has made a good impression on his students. 2.When did your father take up drawing? 3.The thief hid himself in the corner,afraid of being caught. 4.After being taken good care of,he is back on his feet. 5.The thief slid into the room.

Unit 3 
课时作业(六)
新课标
课时作业(六) Using Language
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Are your opinions________(代表)of the views of all the students?
2.I hate being treated as a second-class________(公民).
3.________(回收)rubbish costs money and requires special equipment.
4.Camels can live without food or water for several days in the________(沙漠).
5.The cruel and________(贪婪的)woman was punished by the two boys.
6.How much is the________(邮费)for an airmail letter to Canada.
7.They argue that the plan would damage the island's________(生态).
8.We knew that there were no________(立刻的)solutions to overcome the problems that we faced.
9.Taking tablets is easy;just put them in your mouth and ________(吞下).
10.The company produces its own training________(材料).
Ⅱ.单项填空
1.Nature has the capacity to ________wastes and change them into new resources.
A.receive        B.recycle
C.reuse D.repeat
2.The shareholders________profits.
A.are aware of B.are ashamed of
C.are greedy for D.are responsible for
3.She did not hesitate but answered the question______.
A.in an instant B.in fact
C.in the end D.in addition
4.The reason why the price of house is so high is that building________are expensive.
A.goods B.materials
C.cost D.purpose
5.The earth and sand________the houses in a flash.
A.blew up B.made up
C.brought up D.swallowed up
6.Out of the crowded bus________,who was dressed in a black suit and waved to a woman.
A.a tall man in his thirties stepped
B.stepped a tall man in his thirties
C.did a tall man in his thirties step
D.did a tall man step in his thirties
7.(2012·安庆高二检测)Most ________present at the meeting are for the policy.
A.representative B.representatives
C.representation D.representing
8.The strikers and the employers have reached a(n)________over new working conditions.
A.agreement B.information
C.settlement D.suggestion
9.In the dark forests ________,some large enough to hold several English towns.
A.stand many lakes B.lie many lakes
C.many lakes lie D.many lakes stand
10.—Lucy,you seem in high spirits,what happened?
—________I've passed the exam.
A.Guess what! B.what for?
C.So what? D.Well done!
Ⅲ.阅读理解
A
When we look around today at the
convenience produced by information and communication technology,we often pause to think about past decades when we didn't have these.It took us several days to mail a letter and you had to address the envelope,put a stamp on it,and deliver it to the nearest post office.As for banking,you were required to go to the bank during business hours when you wished to deposit(存)your pay cheque,pay bills,or take out some money.
But now E-mail and E-banking have certainly changed our lives by giving us the freedom to do these things at our comfortable homes and at any time we choose.Technology is now providing more choices when it comes to education too.It is no longer necessary to attend lessons in a classroom in order to further our learning.The widespread use of the Internet globalizes education and enables educational institutions to offer courses to students anywhere in the world.
E-learning has changed the way that courses can be taught and distance education has removed the traditional barriers of higher education.E-learning has opened the door to higher education for many individuals who can't do it in any other way.It allows individuals to get degrees while still working full time;it allows stay-at-home mothers to earn their certificates while raising their children;it even allows people to study without leaving their homes.
What will happen in the next decade if the technology continues to develop at the same rate as it has done in the past ten years?Nobody can tell.One thing is for sure,though,these things will bring us a brighter future.
1.All of the following is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT________.
A.E-mail B.E-shopping
C.E-banking D.E-learning
2.Compared with traditional letters,E-mails________.
A.come to be used in education
B.don't need an address
C.are used by young people
D.offer more convenience
3.According to the passage,what do we know about
E-learning?
A.People have to pay more money for E-learning than traditional education.
B.People will spend less time on E-learning than traditional education to get degrees.
C.People can earn their certificates more easily by E-learning than traditional education.
D.People can receive courses offered by educational institutions in other countries through E-learning.
4.From the passage,we know that________.
A.E-banking is not safe enough,so many people choose to go to the bank
B.E-mail has completely taken the place of traditional letters
C.the widespread of the Internet offers a good chance for E-learning
D.E-shopping will have a brighter future in the next decade
5.What would be the BEST title for the passage?
A.The development of technology
B.The advantages of E-learning
C.How the Internet changes people's lives
D.The great change of education
B
When his book Little Princes begins,Conor Grennan is planning a year-long trip around the globe,a journey that began with a three-month volunteer service at the Little Princes Children's Home,an orphanage(孤儿院)in Nepal.
When he arrived at the orphanage,Conor was immediately welcomed by all the children even though he had no previous experience in working with children.He quickly grew to love the job.But it wasn't long before Conor came to learn that the children were not orphans at all—they were actually children who had been separated from their parents by a child trafficker(贩子).
This realization turned Conor's global journey into a strong desire to try to find a way to reunite these children with their families.As a part of his efforts,Conor did a great amount of work when he was back in America.He started up a nonprofit organization called Next Generation Nepal(NGN),raising funds in order to buy a house in Nepal for another children's home.Then,back in Nepal,he began a life-changing trek into the remote villages in the mountains of Humla.
It is really amazing to read about Conor communicating with the children and to read his descriptions of each of them.He made me truly care about the kids.I wanted them to be able to reunite with their families,too!Unfortunately,this was simply not possible for some of the children.But there were some children who received amazing surprises.Jagrit,for example,had thought for years that both his parents were dead.So,Conor was dumbfounded when he visited Jagrit's village and was introduced to the boy's father!
Conor successfully found many of the families of the children.Also,he was successful in finding his future wife while in Nepal.
6.What do we know about Little Princes Children's Home?
A.It is a profitable organization.
B.The children in it are all orphans.
C.It has many branches all over Nepal.
D.Many children ended up there due to illegal trade
7.In order to help the children,Conor________.
a.gave up his plan to travel worldwide
b.set up the organization NGN
c.visited some remote villages
d.fought against child traffickers
e.decided to settle in Nepal
A.a,b,c B.a,b,d
C.b,c,d D.c,d,e
8.What does the underlined word“dumbfounded”in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Satisfied. B.Interested.
C.Astonished. D.Ashamed.
9.It can be learned from the text that Conor Grennan________.
A.is the author of Little Princes
B.is determined to remain single
C.likes teaching very much
D.is a friend of the author
10.The text is probably a(n)________.
A.advertisement B.book review
C.biography D.science-fiction story
Ⅳ.翻译句子
1.我们很快完成了工作。(instant)
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2.按这个电钮,机器就会发动(press)。
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3.房子前有一棵大树。(stand)
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4.两只鸟落在墙上。(settle)
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5.他很聪明但缺乏动力。(lack)
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课时作业(六)
Ⅰ.1.representative 2.citizen 3.Recycling 4.desert
5.greedy 6.postage 7.ecology 8.instant
9.swallow 10.material
Ⅱ.1.B 考查动词词义辨析。句意:大自然有能力回收利用废物并把它们转化为新的资源。recycle是指“再利用”,符合句意。receive“收到”;reuse“重复使用”;repeat“重复”。
2.C 考查动词短语辨析。be aware of“意识到”;be ashamed of“为……感到羞愧”;be greedy for“渴望得到……”;be responsible for“为……负责”。句意:股东们都利欲熏心。由句意可知应选C。
3.A 句意:她没有犹豫而是立刻回答了问题。in an instant立刻,马上;in fact事实上;in the end终于,最后;in addition另外。
4.B 考查名词词义。goods“货物”;material“材料”;purpose“目的”;cost“成本;花费”。C项作不可数名词时谓语动词应使用单数。由题意可知B项正确。
5.D 句意:一瞬间,泥土与沙子吞没了那些房屋。swallow up 意为“吞没”,符合句意。blow up“炸毁,给某物充气”;make up“组成”;bring up“提出”。
6.B 考查倒装句。当介词短语(作地点状语)提到句首时,该句采用全部倒装句式,即:状语+谓语+主语(名词),故选B。
7.B 句意:与会的代表们大部分赞同这项政策。representative用作名词,意为“代表”,指人,有单复数变化。representation用作名词,意为“代表,支持”,为动词represent的名词形式,是不可数名词,显然B项正确。
8.C 句意:罢工工人与雇主就新工作状况达成和解。reach a settlement“达成和解”。
9.B 句意:在黑暗的森林中有很多湖泊,有些大的能容纳下几座英国城市。介词短语置于句首时,句子采用倒装语序,表示“位于(地势低处)”时,用lie;stand“耸立,矗立”,表示“位于(地势高处)”。
10.A 句意:——露西,你看起来很高兴。什么事儿啊?——你猜猜看!我考试过关了。Guess what!“猜猜看!”What for?“为什么?”,询问目的;So what?“那又怎么样?”,表示不以为然;Well done!“做得不错!”,用来表扬对方。
Ⅲ.1.B 通读全文,关于E-mail,E-banking和E-learning的内容在文章中都涉及到了,只有E-shopping没有提到。
2.D 根据第一、二段的内容可知,和传统的信件相比,电子邮件给人们带来了更多的方便,所以D是正确的。
3.D 根据第二段的最后一句“The widespread use of the Internet globalizes education and enables educational institutions to offer courses to students anywhere in the world.”可知D是正确的。
4.C 根据文章第三段的内容可知,正是由于因特网的广泛使用才使得远程教育成为可能,所以C项是正确的。
5.C 通读全文,文章主要围绕E-mail,E-banking和E-learning如何改变人们的生活方式展开论述,所以答案为C。
【语篇解读】 本文是作者读完Little Princes的读后感。
6.D 细节理解题。从第二段的they were actually children who had been separated from their parents by a child trafficker可知,这些孩子是被贩卖后与父母分开的。
7.A 细节理解题。从第三段可知,Conor放弃了全球旅行的计划,转而想办法帮助孤儿院的孩子与父母团聚,为此他创立了NGN非赢利组织,还去边远地区寻找线索,故选A项。
8.C 词义猜测题。上文提到虽然有些孩子很不幸,但是也有一些孩子获得很大的惊喜,即:与父母团聚。接着便以Jagrit为例说明这一点。由上句的Jagrit,for example,had thought for years that both his parents were dead可知,Conor见到Jagrit的父亲时极其惊讶。dumbfounded指“惊讶的,惊呆的”。
9.A 推理判断题。根据第一段的When his book Little Princes begins和倒数第二段的to read his descriptions of each of them可以判断出Conor Grennan就是这本书的作者,书中是他对自己经历的讲述。
10.B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的It is really amazing to read about Conor communicating with the children and to read his descriptions of each of them可以判断出这是一篇读后感。
Ⅳ.1.We finish our work in an instant. 2.Press the button and the machine will start. 3.In front of the house stands a big tree. 4.Two birds settled on the wall. 5.He is very clever but lacks motivation.