Section Ⅳ Grammar
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1.No agreement (reach) so far by the two sides.
2.He hasn’t moved into the new house because it (decorate) at present.
3.The accident (happen) last night.
4.The road (widen) when I passed by the village.
5.Printing (introduce) into Europe from China.
二、句型转换
1.All the newspapers covered the hero’s story.
→The hero’s story by all the newspapers.
2.People say that he is an awesome actor.
→ that he is an awesome actor.
3.We usually plant trees in spring.
→Trees usually in spring.
三、翻译句子
1.许多房子在大火中被烧毁了。
2.类似的方法正在很多方面被投入使用。
3.那个工程已经完工了。
4.在你离开前,确保所有的灯都关了。
四、阅读理解
There’re some important days to remember in April.
First Modern Olympics
On April 6,1896,King George Ⅰ of Greece welcomed people to take part in the Summer Olympic Games in Athens.
Back then,Athens was just a small village,and news about the Games was unable to reach many people.As a result,only 245 athletes took part in the Games.They weren’t chosen by their countries like now.Instead,they came by themselves and paid for the journey themselves.Ever since then,the Summer Olympic Games have been held every four years in a different city around the world.
World Health Day
April 7 is World Health Day.This day is not just about hand washing and healthy eating.Each year a different theme is selected.For example,the theme of 2012 World Health Day was Ageing and Health.
In 2018,World Health Day focused on high blood pressure.The main causes of blood pressure include stress,too much salt in your food and too little exercise.
World Earth Day
We call Earth our “mother”.However,our “mother” is facing lots of problems.April 22 is designated(指定) as World Earth Day.It’s a day to remind us to care about the planet.On this day people do things to help improve the environment and cut down their energy use.World Earth Day comes only once a year,but it reminds people to live in a green way every day.If we truly care about the planet,everyday can be World Earth Day!
1.Why did only 245 athletes take part in the first Olympic Games
A.Because most people weren’t interested in it.
B.Because communication wasn’t developed.
C.Because King George Ⅰ didn’t allow the news to be spread.
D.Because the journey to Athens was too long and expensive.
2.Which of the following isn’t the reason for high blood pressure
A.Too much work. B.Too much stress.
C.Too little exercise. D.Too much salt.
3.Why does the writer write the text
A.To ask us to respect the tradition.
B.To tell us some important days in April.
C.To ask us to protect the environment.
D.To tell us how to celebrate those days.
五、七选五阅读理解
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance,which is on the 15th day of the first lunar month,marking the end of New Year celebrations. 1
The origins of Chinese lanterns
The origins of Chinese lanterns date back to the Stone Age.The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns,of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. 2 Various lantern festivals became a hit during the Sui Dynasty,and during the Southern Song Dynasty,the custom of writing riddles on lanterns arose.During the Qing Dynasty,magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.
Eating small dumpling balls
Just as the name implies,an important part of the Lantern Festival,or Yuanxiao Festival,is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour.We call these balls yuanxiao,or tangyuan. 3 The dumpling balls symbolise family unity and happiness.
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When it comes to the Lantern Festival,“guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component.Lantern owners will write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance.If visitors can answer the riddles,they will get a little gift.
The dragon dance
The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. 5 It is believed to bring good luck to people.Therefore the longer the dragon in the dance is,the more luck it will bring to the community.
A.Guessing lantern riddles
B.The Chinese dragon is a symbol of China.
C.The ways of celebrating the Lantern Festival
D.Obviously,they get the name from the festival.
E.All the Chinese people like watching the dragon dance.
F.Later,decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.
G.Here are several things you should know about the Lantern Festival.
答案:
一、1.has been reached 2.is being decorated 3.happened 4.was being widened 5.was introduced
二、1.was covered 2.It is said 3.are;planted
三、1.Many houses were destroyed in the fire.
2.Similar ways are being put into use in many ways.
3.The project has been completed.
4.Make sure all the lights are turned off before you leave.
四、1.B 细节理解题。根据文中的“Back then,Athens was just a small village,and news about the Games was unable to reach many people.As a result,only 245 athletes took part in the Games.”可知,只有245名运动员参加奥运会,是因为当时通信不发达。
2.A 推理判断题。根据文中的“The main causes of blood pressure include stress,too much salt in your food and too little exercise.”可知,答案为A项。
3.B 写作意图题。本文在第一段点出主题“There’re some important days to remember in April.”,下文进行了具体介绍。故选B项。
五、1~5 GFDAB
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