UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Many people turn to doctors or self help books, but they forget a great thing that could help them fight illness: their friends.
Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health. A 10 year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the danger for obesity among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties (关系) could improve brain health as we age.
“In_general,_the_role_of_friendship_in_our_lives_isn't_well_realized，” said Rebecca, a professor at the University of North Carolina. “Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological (心理的) health than family relationships.”
While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women, some research shows that it can do good to men too. In a six year study of 736 middle aged men, having friendships reduces the risk of heart disease. Only smoking was as important a danger factor (因素) as having little social support.
The exact reason why friendship has such a big effect isn't clear. While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine, the advantages go well beyond physical help. Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. “People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to，” said Karen, a doctor. “The message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个有利于身心健康的、很重要的但又长期被人们忽视的因素——友谊。
1．The three studies in Paragraph 2 show that ________.
A．social ties have something to do with health
B．friends can help us lose weight
C．old people need friends the most
D．having more friends makes us healthier
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，这三项研究表明了社会关系与健康有关。
2．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Friendship is more important to women than to men.
B．What people need most is a friend's care.
C．The value of friendship hasn't been fully understood.
D．Friendship is more important than family relationships.
解析：选C 句意理解题。根据第二段中的“Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health.”和第三段内容可知，友谊在我们生活中的作用还没有得到很好的认识。即Rebecca说的话意味着人们尚未完全了解友谊的价值。
3．Which of the following statements is TRUE
A．Smoking and lack of friends are also risk factors for health.
B．Friendship and family relationships have equal effects on health.
C．Close friendships are good for women but not for men.
D．It is clear why friendship has such a huge impact on health.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Only smoking was as important a danger factor as having little social support.”可知，吸烟和缺乏朋友也是健康的危险因素。
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to keep healthy.
B．The importance of doctors or self help books.
C．The relationship between friendship and health.
D．How to improve family relationships.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。根据第一段可知，朋友能帮助战胜疾病，接下来又通过几个研究结果说明友谊在促进人类身心健康方面作用巨大，因此本文主要介绍了友谊与健康的关系。
Ⅱ.完形填空
A friend of mine recently said something nice to me.
“Those sunglasses just don't __1__ you，” she told me.
What was nice wasn't the __2__ into my sunglasses, but my friend's honesty. She wasn't being __3__. She wasn't trying to hurt me. She really wanted what was best for me, and so she __4__ causing offense to tell me what I needed to hear.
This kind of honesty is rare. And it's getting rarer.
We live in an age when social media is changing our __5__ communication. We post highly considered status updates on the social networking website. We “like” the pictures of people we may not like __6__， and leave comments on other people's posts that are __7__ and meaningless.
We are __8__ how to be real with each other.
We chat with a(n) __9__ who has lipstick on her teeth and we pretend not to notice. We see our friend wearing an awful outfit and reassure her it's fine. We ignore phone calls, or pretend to be busy, __10__ telling someone we don't want to see him. And when we get hurt, we __11__ it, because it's far less difficult than facing the person who hurts us.
And we also refrain (避免) from being honest about ourselves when we are with friends. Sure, we might write about our emotional problems later, once the __12__ is over.
We don't talk about these problems __13__ we're deep in them, because they're scary and make us weak. We keep the facade (假象) up and the smiles wide and the photos on social media nice. And then when things __14__— when we end up in hospital, or unemployed — our friends are shocked, because they didn't see it coming.
We didn't let them see it coming.
Honesty is difficult，but without it，we can't connect with each other.
Start small.Let people know if they have lipstick on their teeth.Tell your friend that the outfit isn't the best and maybe he can consider something else. Tell your friend __15__ that you won't be at her party, but you wish her all the best. Let your loved ones know when they've hurt you，and be prepared to hear the same from them. Be a little more real on social media, for your sake as much as for everyone else's.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了在做人与做事的过程中，学会坦诚的重要性。
1．A.fit B．suit
C．admit D．attract
解析：选B 根据下段中的“She wasn't trying to hurt me.”并结合语境可知，“我”的一位朋友告诉“我”，那副太阳镜不适合(suit)“我”。
2．A.certainty B．anxiety
C．worry D．insight
解析：选D 根据该句中的“into my sunglasses”并结合语境可知，“我”的朋友所说的话不是出于对“我”的太阳镜的了解，而是她的诚实。insight into ...为固定搭配，意为“洞悉/了解……”。
3．A.critical B．practical
C．frank D．professional
解析：选A 根据下文中的“She wasn't trying to hurt me. She really wanted what was best for me”可推知，“我”的朋友不是在批评(critical)。
4．A.minded B．risked
C．avoided D．enjoyed
解析：选B 根据该句中的“She really wanted what was best for me”和“so”可推知，她冒着得罪“我”的风险告诉“我”“我”需要听到的东西。risk意为“冒……的风险”。
5．A.direct B．interpersonal
C．private D．public
解析：选B 根据语境可知，我们生活在一个社交媒体正在改变我们的人际交流的时代。interpersonal意为“人际关系的，人际的”。
6．A.at first B．at once
C．at all D．at last
解析：选C 根据本句中的“may not like”和“meaningless”可以推知，我们会“点赞”那些我们可能一点都不喜欢的人的照片，并在其他人的虚伪而又毫无意义的帖子下面留言。
7．A.incorrect B．insincere
C．instant D．indifferent
解析：选B 参见上题解析。insincere意为“虚伪的，不诚恳的”。
8．A.thinking B．caring
C．forgetting D．considering
解析：选C 根据上文可知，我们会“点赞”那些我们可能一点都不喜欢的人的照片；再结合下文内容可推知，我们正在忘记如何真实地对待彼此。
9．A.acquaintance B．stranger
C．staff D．foreigner
解析：选A 根据下句中的“We see our friend”并结合常识可以推知，我们和一个牙齿上有口红的熟人(acquaintance)聊天，我们假装没有注意到。
10．A.more than B．less than
C．other than D．rather than
解析：选D 根据该句中的“We ignore phone calls, or pretend to be busy”可推知，我们忽视电话，或者假装很忙，而不是告诉别人我们不想见他。
11．A.lay B．eat
C．swallow D．set
解析：选C 根据该句中的“because it's far less difficult than facing the person who hurts us”可推知，当我们受到伤害时，我们会默默忍受，因为这比面对伤害我们的人要容易得多。swallow意为“吞下；忍受”。
12．A.story B．crisis
C．case D．task
解析：选B 根据本段内容可推知，一旦危机(crisis)结束，随后我们会把我们的情感问题写下来。
13．A.and B．so
C．while D．or
解析：选C 根据语境并结合选项可知，当我们深陷其中时，我们不会谈论这些问题，因为它们很恐怖并让我们软弱。
14．A.fall apart B．take off
C．break away D．draw apart
解析：选A 根据该句中的“when we end up in hospital, or unemployed”可以推知，当情况崩溃的时候，我们的朋友会感到震惊，因为他们不知道。fall apart意为“崩溃”。
15．A.frankly B．regretfully
C．briefly D．exactly
解析：选A 根据该句的内容“that you won't be at her party, but you wish her all the best”可知，要坦率地(frankly)告诉你的朋友，你不会参加她的聚会，但你祝她一切顺利。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Friendship Day gifts play an important role __1__ improving the relationship you share with your loved ones. Friendship gifts must therefore be selected with love and care. They don't need to be expensive but must certainly show love and __2__(warm) you feel for your friends. In case you find it hard __3__ (decide) a perfect Friendship Day gift for your best friend, here are two popular ideas for you.
Friendship Band (带) is one of the most popular Friendship Day __4__ (gift). Many colorful friendship bands hit stores much ahead of Friendship Day. Instead of the __5__ (tradition) wristbands (腕套), one can go for the friendship bracelets (手镯) __6__ come in attractive designs for both boys and girls.
Fresh flowers are the best and __7__ (easy) way to express feelings and therefore they make __8__ wonderful gift for friends. You can choose your friend's favorite flower for that heart touching effect. If your friend does not have a particular choice, you may __9__ (safe) go for yellow roses because these __10__ (recognize) as the Friendship Day flowers.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了两个为朋友选择礼物的建议。
1．in 考查介词。play an important role in意为“在……中起重要作用”，是固定短语。
2．warmth 考查名词。空处和名词love并列，作动词show的宾语，应用名词形式，且warmth是不可数名词。
3．to decide 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，it作动词find的形式宾语，应用动词不定式作真正的宾语。
4．gifts 考查名词复数。gift是可数名词，one of后常接名词复数形式，表示“……之一”，所以此处用复数形式。
5．traditional 考查形容词。空处作定语修饰名词wristbands，应用形容词形式。
6．which/that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是the friendship bracelets，关系词在从句中作主语，应用which或that引导。
7．easiest 考查形容词最高级。空处和best并列作定语，修饰名词way，所以应填形容词最高级形式。
8．a 考查冠词。gift是可数名词，此处表示泛指，且wonderful发音以辅音因素开头，故应用不定冠词a。
9．safely 考查副词。空处修饰动词短语go for，应用副词形式。
10．are recognized 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。此处讲述一个事实，应用一般现在时；动词recognize和主语these之间是被动关系，应用被动语态；主语these表示复数意义，故填are recognized。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Many people turn to doctors or self help books, but they forget a great thing that could help them fight illness: their friends.
Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health. A 10 year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the danger for obesity among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties (关系) could improve brain health as we age.
“In_general,_the_role_of_friendship_in_our_lives_isn't_well_realized，” said Rebecca, a professor at the University of North Carolina. “Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological (心理的) health than family relationships.”
While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women, some research shows that it can do good to men too. In a six year study of 736 middle aged men, having friendships reduces the risk of heart disease. Only smoking was as important a danger factor (因素) as having little social support.
The exact reason why friendship has such a big effect isn't clear. While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine, the advantages go well beyond physical help. Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. “People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to，” said Karen, a doctor. “The message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”
1．The three studies in Paragraph 2 show that ________.
A．social ties have something to do with health
B．friends can help us lose weight
C．old people need friends the most
D．having more friends makes us healthier
2．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Friendship is more important to women than to men.
B．What people need most is a friend's care.
C．The value of friendship hasn't been fully understood.
D．Friendship is more important than family relationships.
3．Which of the following statements is TRUE
A．Smoking and lack of friends are also risk factors for health.
B．Friendship and family relationships have equal effects on health.
C．Close friendships are good for women but not for men.
D．It is clear why friendship has such a huge impact on health.
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to keep healthy.
B．The importance of doctors or self help books.
C．The relationship between friendship and health.
D．How to improve family relationships.
Ⅱ.完形填空
A friend of mine recently said something nice to me.
“Those sunglasses just don't __1__ you，” she told me.
What was nice wasn't the __2__ into my sunglasses, but my friend's honesty. She wasn't being __3__. She wasn't trying to hurt me. She really wanted what was best for me, and so she __4__ causing offense to tell me what I needed to hear.
This kind of honesty is rare. And it's getting rarer.
We live in an age when social media is changing our __5__ communication. We post highly considered status updates on the social networking website. We “like” the pictures of people we may not like __6__， and leave comments on other people's posts that are __7__ and meaningless.
We are __8__ how to be real with each other.
We chat with a(n) __9__ who has lipstick on her teeth and we pretend not to notice. We see our friend wearing an awful outfit and reassure her it's fine. We ignore phone calls, or pretend to be busy, __10__ telling someone we don't want to see him. And when we get hurt, we __11__ it, because it's far less difficult than facing the person who hurts us.
And we also refrain (避免) from being honest about ourselves when we are with friends. Sure, we might write about our emotional problems later, once the __12__ is over.
We don't talk about these problems __13__ we're deep in them, because they're scary and make us weak. We keep the facade (假象) up and the smiles wide and the photos on social media nice. And then when things __14__— when we end up in hospital, or unemployed — our friends are shocked, because they didn't see it coming.
We didn't let them see it coming.
Honesty is difficult，but without it，we can't connect with each other.
Start small.Let people know if they have lipstick on their teeth.Tell your friend that the outfit isn't the best and maybe he can consider something else. Tell your friend __15__ that you won't be at her party, but you wish her all the best. Let your loved ones know when they've hurt you，and be prepared to hear the same from them. Be a little more real on social media, for your sake as much as for everyone else's.
1．A.fit B．suit
C．admit D．attract
2．A.certainty B．anxiety
C．worry D．insight
3．A.critical B．practical
C．frank D．professional
4．A.minded B．risked
C．avoided D．enjoyed
5．A.direct B．interpersonal
C．private D．public
6．A.at first B．at once
C．at all D．at last
7．A.incorrect B．insincere
C．instant D．indifferent
8．A.thinking B．caring
C．forgetting D．considering
9．A.acquaintance B．stranger
C．staff D．foreigner
10．A.more than B．less than
C．other than D．rather than
11．A.lay B．eat
C．swallow D．set
12．A.story B．crisis
C．case D．task
13．A.and B．so
C．while D．or
14．A.fall apart B．take off
C．break away D．draw apart
15．A.frankly B．regretfully
C．briefly D．exactly
Ⅲ.语法填空
Friendship Day gifts play an important role __1__ improving the relationship you share with your loved ones. Friendship gifts must therefore be selected with love and care. They don't need to be expensive but must certainly show love and __2__(warm) you feel for your friends. In case you find it hard __3__ (decide) a perfect Friendship Day gift for your best friend, here are two popular ideas for you.
Friendship Band (带) is one of the most popular Friendship Day __4__ (gift). Many colorful friendship bands hit stores much ahead of Friendship Day. Instead of the __5__ (tradition) wristbands (腕套), one can go for the friendship bracelets (手镯) __6__ come in attractive designs for both boys and girls.
Fresh flowers are the best and __7__ (easy) way to express feelings and therefore they make __8__ wonderful gift for friends. You can choose your friend's favorite flower for that heart touching effect. If your friend does not have a particular choice, you may __9__ (safe) go for yellow roses because these __10__ (recognize) as the Friendship Day flowers.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (宽宏大量的); be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven't been honest, you may lose your friend's trust. Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so that you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are exactly alike.But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了交到好朋友的三个关键因素：诚实，宽宏大量，善解人意。
1．Some friendships don't last long because ________.
A．there are too many people who want to make friends
B．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others
C．some people receive friendship but don't give friendship back
D．they don't know friendship is something serious
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back.”可知，太多的人希望别人成为他们的朋友，但他们接受了友谊却不给予回报，所以有些友谊不会长久。
2．According to the passage, honesty is ________.
A．something countable
B．the base of friendship
C．as important as money
D．more important than anything else
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Honesty is where a good friendship starts.”可知，诚实是一段好友谊的开始，即诚实是友谊的基础。
3．In the third paragraph, the underlined word “They” refers to ________.
A．generosity and friendship
B．generosity and sharing
C．your ideas and feelings
D．your clothes
解析：选C 代词指代题。根据第三段中的“Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend.”可知，分享你的想法和感受对朋友来说是非常有价值的，它们告诉你的朋友什么对你是重要的。由此可以判断出，画线词“They”指的是你的想法和感受。
4．What's the best title of this passage
A．How to Be a Friend
B．Honesty Is the Best Policy
C．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
D．Three Important Points in Life
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据第一段可知，要想交到好朋友，你必须学会像你想被朋友对待的那样去对待朋友，交朋友意味着要学会三条规则：诚实，宽宏大量，善解人意。所以本文的最佳标题为“如何交朋友”。
B
Here's a simple question — answer it honestly, because your response could increase the amount of pleasure in your daily life and even help you live longer. How many hours did you spend reading last week
This question has arrived in thousands of American homes every year as part of the University of Michigan's Health and Retirement Study (HRS)．Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health studied 12 years of HRS data about the reading habits and health of more than 3,600 men and women over the age of 50. They found people who read books for as few as 30 minutes a day were living an average of two years longer than people who didn't read anything at all. Surprisingly, book readers lived longer than their peers who read only newspapers or magazines.
You may already be familiar with recent findings that suggest children who read books with their parents several times a week score higher on intelligence tests. But recent research argues that reading may be just as important in adulthood.
Why does reading books strengthen our brain power but reading newspapers doesn't
For one, chapter books encourage “deep reading”. Unlike skimming a page of headlines, reading a book forces our brain to think seriously and make connections from one chapter to another, and to the outside world. Secondly, reading books, especially novels, can increase EQ(emotional intelligence), which can help us live longer and more healthily.
That's not to say that magazines, newspapers and online articles are without merit. Reading anything can fill our mind and expose us to new words, phrases and facts. This will carry mental benefits. New research finds that a large vocabulary may lead to a sharper mind.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究发现，多读书有益健康，能延年益寿。读书会让大脑更加强大，还能提高人们的情商。
5．What is the author's purpose in writing the first paragraph
A．To tell readers what to read.
B．To show why people read less.
C．To carry out a survey among readers.
D．To tell readers how important reading is.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“your response could increase the amount of pleasure in your daily life and even help you live longer”可知，多读书可以增加生活的乐趣，甚至可以延长寿命，故作者写第一段的目的是想告诉读者读书的重要性。
6．According to the text, children reading books regularly can ________.
A．live longer B．stay healthy
C．become smarter D．make many friends
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“children who read books with their parents several times a week score higher on intelligence tests”可知，经常和父母一起读书的孩子在智力测验中得分更高，也就是说经常读书的孩子会更聪明。
7．Why can book readers live longer
A．They attain higher EQ.
B．They seldom think seriously.
C．They never make “deep reading”．
D．They usually stay in their own world.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Secondly，reading books, especially novels, can increase EQ (emotional intelligence), which can help us live longer and more healthily.”可知，读书能提高情商，这会使人更长寿、更健康。
8．What does the underlined word “merit” in the last paragraph mean
A．Disadvantage. B．Benefit.
C．Effort. D．Difficulty.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“Reading anything can fill our mind and expose us to new words, phrases and facts.This will carry mental benefits.”可知，阅读任何东西都可以充实我们的大脑，这将带来精神上的好处。由此可推知，阅读报纸、杂志和网络文章并不是没有益处，故画线词与B项词义相近。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
最近Joe因与好朋友发生争执而苦恼，在某交友网站上发帖求助。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1．表示安慰和鼓励；
2．你的建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Hi, Joe! I have read about your situation._______________________________________
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参考范文：
Hi, Joe! I have read about your situation. It is common for everyone to have arguments with friends. So take it easy, and find a way out.Here are my suggestions.
First, try to find out who did wrong and caused the arguments. If it is you, be brave enough to say sorry to your friend. And if not, you shouldn't be too hard on your friend either. Instead, try to take it easy and be kind. Second, give yourself and your friend some time to calm down, as it is not necessary to deal with the arguments immediately.
Good luck and best wishes for you!
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Boys like to be considered to be brave, but what kind of things can be considered to be brave It is not a question that can be answered by words, but by the actual deed (行为)．A boy with the name Henry gave us a good example.
Ronny and Henry were two friends in the same class.They always played together and went home together.One day as Ronny and Henry were going home after school, they saw some people fighting in the street corner.Ronny said excitedly and curiously, “Some people are fighting! Let's go and have a look！” But Henry refused, “It's none of our business.We'd better go home and don't get close to them.Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together at home and I don't want them to worry about me.”
“You are a coward (胆小鬼) and afraid to go，” said Ronny and off he ran to the spot (地点) with some other boys.Henry had to go home alone and didn't think about it anymore.
But Ronny thought Henry was a coward and told all the boys that.They laughed at him a great deal.From then on, they looked down upon Henry and didn't want to play with him.
Henry was sad but he wasn't angry with Ronny for his rude behaviour, because he had learned that true courage was shown most in bearing misunderstanding when it was not deserved (值得), and that he ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong.Thus, he just ignored the other boys' laughter and continued to stick to (坚持) his thought and go to school and study as well.However, Ronny didn't invite Henry to go home with him anymore.Instead, he had his new friends who also thought Henry was a coward.Every day after school, they didn't go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had lots of fun.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
A few days later, something terrible happened to Ronny._______________ ____________
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Paragraph 2：
At that moment, Henry happened to pass by._______ _____________________________
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参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
A few days later, something terrible happened to Ronny.That afternoon after school, Ronny was bathing with some of his new friends in the river happily.Suddenly, he was stuck in the mud and couldn't get out.He struggled hard but he was still trapped.He screamed for help, but all in vain.The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could.They were so scared and did not even try to help him.
Paragraph 2：
At that moment, Henry happened to pass by.He heard the screams and ran to the river as soon as possible.Seeing Ronny was almost drowned, Henry took off his clothes immediately and jumped into the water without any hesitation.He reached Ronny just as he was sinking the last time.With great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Ronny to the shore in time.Henry was happy to help his friend, though he was extremely tired.UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (宽宏大量的); be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven't been honest, you may lose your friend's trust. Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so that you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are exactly alike.But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.
1．Some friendships don't last long because ________.
A．there are too many people who want to make friends
B．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others
C．some people receive friendship but don't give friendship back
D．they don't know friendship is something serious
2．According to the passage, honesty is ________.
A．something countable
B．the base of friendship
C．as important as money
D．more important than anything else
3．In the third paragraph, the underlined word “They” refers to ________.
A．generosity and friendship
B．generosity and sharing
C．your ideas and feelings
D．your clothes
4．What's the best title of this passage
A．How to Be a Friend
B．Honesty Is the Best Policy
C．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed
D．Three Important Points in Life
B
Here's a simple question — answer it honestly, because your response could increase the amount of pleasure in your daily life and even help you live longer. How many hours did you spend reading last week
This question has arrived in thousands of American homes every year as part of the University of Michigan's Health and Retirement Study (HRS)．Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health studied 12 years of HRS data about the reading habits and health of more than 3,600 men and women over the age of 50. They found people who read books for as few as 30 minutes a day were living an average of two years longer than people who didn't read anything at all. Surprisingly, book readers lived longer than their peers who read only newspapers or magazines.
You may already be familiar with recent findings that suggest children who read books with their parents several times a week score higher on intelligence tests. But recent research argues that reading may be just as important in adulthood.
Why does reading books strengthen our brain power but reading newspapers doesn't
For one, chapter books encourage “deep reading”. Unlike skimming a page of headlines, reading a book forces our brain to think seriously and make connections from one chapter to another, and to the outside world. Secondly, reading books, especially novels, can increase EQ(emotional intelligence), which can help us live longer and more healthily.
That's not to say that magazines, newspapers and online articles are without merit. Reading anything can fill our mind and expose us to new words, phrases and facts. This will carry mental benefits. New research finds that a large vocabulary may lead to a sharper mind.
5．What is the author's purpose in writing the first paragraph
A．To tell readers what to read.
B．To show why people read less.
C．To carry out a survey among readers.
D．To tell readers how important reading is.
6．According to the text, children reading books regularly can ________.
A．live longer B．stay healthy
C．become smarter D．make many friends
7．Why can book readers live longer
A．They attain higher EQ.
B．They seldom think seriously.
C．They never make “deep reading”．
D．They usually stay in their own world.
8．What does the underlined word “merit” in the last paragraph mean
A．Disadvantage. B．Benefit.
C．Effort. D．Difficulty.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
最近Joe因与好朋友发生争执而苦恼，在某交友网站上发帖求助。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1．表示安慰和鼓励；
2．你的建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Hi, Joe! I have read about your situation._______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Boys like to be considered to be brave, but what kind of things can be considered to be brave It is not a question that can be answered by words, but by the actual deed (行为)．A boy with the name Henry gave us a good example.
Ronny and Henry were two friends in the same class.They always played together and went home together.One day as Ronny and Henry were going home after school, they saw some people fighting in the street corner.Ronny said excitedly and curiously, “Some people are fighting! Let's go and have a look！” But Henry refused, “It's none of our business.We'd better go home and don't get close to them.Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together at home and I don't want them to worry about me.”
“You are a coward (胆小鬼) and afraid to go，” said Ronny and off he ran to the spot (地点) with some other boys.Henry had to go home alone and didn't think about it anymore.
But Ronny thought Henry was a coward and told all the boys that.They laughed at him a great deal.From then on, they looked down upon Henry and didn't want to play with him.
Henry was sad but he wasn't angry with Ronny for his rude behaviour, because he had learned that true courage was shown most in bearing misunderstanding when it was not deserved (值得), and that he ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong.Thus, he just ignored the other boys' laughter and continued to stick to (坚持) his thought and go to school and study as well.However, Ronny didn't invite Henry to go home with him anymore.Instead, he had his new friends who also thought Henry was a coward.Every day after school, they didn't go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had lots of fun.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
A few days later, something terrible happened to Ronny._______________ ____________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
At that moment, Henry happened to pass by._______ _____________________________
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________________________________________________________________________UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
All through school, I had only one close friend.We spent years together, essentially joined at the hip.But then Greg moved away, and it would take more than 50 years to bring us together again.
As children, Greg and I dove into everything with passion.We raced our bikes and illustrated our own comic books.We even became attracted to the same blonde girl from around the corner, a sixth grader named Joanne who barely knew we existed.
The last time I saw Greg was sometime in 1966.I can't recall saying goodbye before he moved.
But then, a few summers ago, I saw a familiar woman.“Excuse me, would your name happen to be Joanne？”
“Uh, yes ...” She didn't recognize me until I explained who I was.We hadn't exchanged more than a few dozen words in our entire lifetime.“Have you stayed in touch with Greg？” she asked.I was surprised she even knew of our friendship.
“No, I haven't，” I admitted.“I wish I had.”
Back at the cabin I checked my messages.I glanced at one email, and then read it from start to finish.The email was from Greg.
Greg had tracked me down through social media.He was now married, had two children and had become a musician and entrepreneur.We exchanged several emails before connecting by phone.A month later, my wife and I drove to meet Greg and his family.
Standing at his front door, I felt unsure of what to say or do.So much time had passed.But after hugs and introductions, the years dissolved as we exchanged stories about our lives.I had brought along the only picture I could find containing the two of us from my sixth birthday.As he gazed at the photo, Greg handed me a small, old card: Greg's invitation to my sixth birthday party, signed “From Donnie” in faded blue crayon.
There were a few other keepsakes (纪念品) shared that evening, but none as meaningful as the invitation and the snapshot, companion pieces stored apart and saved for the reunion of two old friends.
语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了老友重逢的故事。
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．What kind of person Greg was.
B．How adventurous the author and Greg were.
C．Why the author and Greg lost contact.
D．How close the author and Greg were in childhood.
解析：选D 段落大意题。通读第二段可知，第二段主要讲了作者和Greg童年时的亲密关系。
2．How did the author probably feel when Joanne asked him about Greg
A．Regretful. B．Thankful.
C．Satisfactory. D．Unfortunate.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“No, I haven't ... I wish I had.”可知，当Joanne问起作者是否还与Greg保持联系时，作者表示他希望能和Greg保持联系，但实际却没有，因此可以推断出，对于没能够和Greg保持联系，作者感到十分遗憾。
3．Why did the author consider the invitation and snapshot meaningful
A．They were gifts from the author's sixth birthday.
B．They involved a sense of history and mystery.
C．They witnessed two old friends' separation and reunion.
D．They were thought to be lost but were finally found.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为邀请函和照片有意义是因为它们见证了两个朋友的分离和团聚。
4．What does the author want to tell us with the text
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B．A man is known by the friends he keeps.
C．Friendship can withstand the test of time.
D．Childhood friendship is the truest form of friendship.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。 通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者和儿时的好友失去联系多年，最后通过邮件再次相聚，因此作者是想告诉我们，友谊是可以经受住时间的考验的。
B
There are three different kinds of friends in our life. I classify (分类) them according to how well I know them and how well they know me.
The first type of friend is just an acquaintance (熟人). This means that you only know their names. You might not even remember what they look like if you go away for a short vacation. You don't miss them when they are elsewhere. It is also this type of friend who gives you the most amount of aggravation (恼怒). Since most of the time you are placed in a position where you have to act friendly, you would not normally tell an acquaintance when he or she is doing something that makes you feel angry, such as tapping the fingers on a table or shouting loudly. I call them “pest friends”．
The second kind of friend is a “guest friend”. They are just social partners. You meet them at a certain location and at the end of the meeting you go your separate way and they go theirs. You don't talk too often with this sort of friend, and you don't share each other's secrets.
Lastly, we have “best friends”. This sort of friend is there when you need them. They know you as a person and they are there through thick and thin. Best friends are the ones that you can lean and depend on no matter what happens. If you need a listening ear, they will be the one to lend support.
Friends come in all different shapes and sizes. Every friend has an impact on our life.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者划分的人生中的三种类型的朋友。
5．According to the writer, when a friend of the first type acts in an annoying way, you ________.
A．can tell him/her about it directly
B．should stay away from him/her
C．should advise him/her to correct his/her behaviour
D．may find it hard to tell him/her not to do so
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Since most of the time ... you would not normally tell an acquaintance when he or she is doing something that makes you feel angry”可知，在作者看来，当第一种朋友有恼人的行为时，你可能并不好意思直接跟他或她说不要这样做。
6．If someone is with you through thick and thin, it means ________.
A．he/she is your friend for sure
B．he/she agrees with whatever you say
C．you spend most of your time together
D．he/she is with you even when there are difficulties
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“This sort of friend is there when you need them ... that you can lean and depend on no matter what happens.”可知，最好的朋友与你同甘共苦意味着即使有困难，他或她也会和你在一起。
7．What will most probably be talked about in Paragraph 5
A．How to make friends.
B．How friends influence our life.
C．How to improve friendship.
D．How to get along well with the third type of friend.
解析：选B 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Every friend has an impact on our life.”可知，接下来作者最有可能要谈论的是“朋友如何影响我们的生活”。
8．What is this passage mainly about
A．What a true friend is like.
B．Three kinds of friends in our life.
C．The role that friends play in our life.
D．Why there are different kinds of friends.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。文章第一段讲“我们的生活中有三种不同的朋友”，第二到四段分别讲三种类型的朋友，由此可知本文主要讲生活中的三种朋友。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult.Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes.__1__ However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
__2__ If some people don't accept you, they're not the kind of friends you need.People often stay together because they have similar interests.For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.
__3__
Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school.If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you.Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way.When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor.Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people.__4__ Introduce yourself.Tell them your name and where you're from.
Remember people's names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.__5__ Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname (昵称)．You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.
A．Be friendly to others.
B．Join after school activities you like.
C．Making new friends can be hard, too.
D．Never change who you are to try and fit in.
E．If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”．
F．People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time.
G．Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you!
语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种在新学校结交朋友的方法。
1．选C 第一句提到开始一个新学校是困难的，空后一句提到如果使用这些技巧，很快就可以把陌生人变为朋友；由此可推知，这里是说结交新朋友也会很难，故C项承上启下，符合语境。
2．选D 根据该段标题“Be yourself”和该空后的说明可知，本句是在强调不要为了与他人建立良好关系而改变自己，故D项“不要为了尝试融入而改变自己”符合语境。
3．选A 根据该段中的“Remember to be nice”和“remember to be as helpful as possible”可知，本段主要是讲要对他人友善，故A项适合作为小标题。
4．选E 根据该空前后的“make eye contact with other people”和“Introduce yourself.”可知，E项“如果见到一个认识的人，微笑并说‘你好’”符合语境。
5．选F 根据该段标题“Remember people's names”和该空前的“You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.”可知，记住别人的名字非常重要，如果你每次都称呼对方“嘿”，别人可能会生气，故F项符合语境。
Ⅲ.完形填空
I truly learned what a best friend is in my first year in high school.Kate and I were good friends and we were inseparable (分不开的)．We spent every day together and always had a good __1__.
Then basketball started and we were on the __2__ team.After a few games, however, Kate got moved up to the Rose Cup full time.I wouldn't admit it then, but actually I envied (嫉妒) her.Having __3__ practice times, we started to see less of each other.Soon I started to hear that she was talking behind my back.
One night, I called Kate to tell her about my new __4__.To my __5__， the next day at school she told everyone I __6__ her style because she had told me she wanted to get hers cut like this.At noon she handed me a letter and walked away __7__ talking with me.I couldn't accept the __8__ words on the paper.In great __9__， I wrote right back to her.
Over the next week, we exchanged (交换) more __10__ letters.I cried myself to sleep every night, __11__ our friendship was over.One night my mom took me to Kate's home.Our moms looked at each other __12__.Kate's mom asked us questions but neither of us responded.At last I let everything out.The huge burden in my mind was slowly lifted as we each talked about how we were feeling.It was all out.Suddenly Kate __13__ from her seat, crossed the room and hugged me with tears.I will never forget that.
It has been five months since we broke with each other.Last weekend we were out together again.It makes me happy that we are __14__ to care about each other more.I now know that __15__ I am asked about my friends, Kate will be at the top of the list.
语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两个好朋友通过一次矛盾意识到朋友的重要性的故事。
1．A.rest B．time
C．example D．party
解析：选B 根据句意可知，作者和凯特一起度过每一天，总是玩得很开心。have a good time“玩得开心；玩得愉快”。
2．A.right B．good
C．famous D．same
解析：选D 由下文可知，作者和凯特在同一个队。
3．A.upset B．free
C．different D．strange
解析：选C 作者和凯特原来在同一个队，后来凯特晋级到了别的队，她们有了不同的练习时间，见面的机会也开始少了。
4．A.haircut B．overcoat
C．necklace D．shoes
解析：选A 由下文中的“because she had told me she wanted to get hers cut like this”可知，作者给凯特打电话是想告诉她自己的新发型。
5．A.joy B．surprise
C．pleasure D．sorrow
解析：选B 会作者吃惊的是，第二天在学校里凯特告诉了每一个人作者模仿她的发型，因为她告诉过作者她想留这样的发型。to one's surprise“令人吃惊的是”。
6．A.settled B．gained
C．copied D．created
解析：选C 参见上题解析。
7．A.in need of B．instead of
C．except for D．as well as
解析：选B 中午，凯特递给作者一封信，没有和作者说话就走开了。instead of “代替；而不是”。
8．A.cruel B．grateful
C．disappointing D．beautiful
解析：选A 由下一段作者每晚都哭着睡觉可知，信上的内容是残忍的、伤人的。
9．A.power B．anger
C．surprise D．doubt
解析：选B 由于信的内容很伤人，作者十分生气，就给她写了回信。
10．A.serious B．dangerous
C．regretful D．hurtful
解析：选D 接下来的一个星期，作者和凯特交换了更多对彼此造成伤害的信件。
11．A.meaning B．hoping
C．believing D．ignoring
解析：选C 每晚作者都哭着睡觉，认为自己和凯特的友谊结束了。
12．A.surprisingly B．nervously
C．excitedly D．happily
解析：选B 作者和凯特不和，两人的妈妈很不安。
13．A.rose B．raised
C．stood D．got
解析：选A 凯特突然从座位上站起来，走过房间，眼泪汪汪地抱着作者。
14．A.planning B．pretending
C．learning D．arranging
解析：选C 令作者高兴的是她们学会了更多地关心彼此。learn to do sth.“学会做某事”。
15．A.whenever B．whatever
C．however D．whoever
解析：选A 现在作者知道无论何时别人问起自己的朋友，凯特将会排在第一位。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
All through school, I had only one close friend.We spent years together, essentially joined at the hip.But then Greg moved away, and it would take more than 50 years to bring us together again.
As children, Greg and I dove into everything with passion.We raced our bikes and illustrated our own comic books.We even became attracted to the same blonde girl from around the corner, a sixth grader named Joanne who barely knew we existed.
The last time I saw Greg was sometime in 1966.I can't recall saying goodbye before he moved.
But then, a few summers ago, I saw a familiar woman.“Excuse me, would your name happen to be Joanne？”
“Uh, yes ...” She didn't recognize me until I explained who I was.We hadn't exchanged more than a few dozen words in our entire lifetime.“Have you stayed in touch with Greg？” she asked.I was surprised she even knew of our friendship.
“No, I haven't，” I admitted.“I wish I had.”
Back at the cabin I checked my messages.I glanced at one email, and then read it from start to finish.The email was from Greg.
Greg had tracked me down through social media.He was now married, had two children and had become a musician and entrepreneur.We exchanged several emails before connecting by phone.A month later, my wife and I drove to meet Greg and his family.
Standing at his front door, I felt unsure of what to say or do.So much time had passed.But after hugs and introductions, the years dissolved as we exchanged stories about our lives.I had brought along the only picture I could find containing the two of us from my sixth birthday.As he gazed at the photo, Greg handed me a small, old card: Greg's invitation to my sixth birthday party, signed “From Donnie” in faded blue crayon.
There were a few other keepsakes (纪念品) shared that evening, but none as meaningful as the invitation and the snapshot, companion pieces stored apart and saved for the reunion of two old friends.
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．What kind of person Greg was.
B．How adventurous the author and Greg were.
C．Why the author and Greg lost contact.
D．How close the author and Greg were in childhood.
2．How did the author probably feel when Joanne asked him about Greg
A．Regretful. B．Thankful.
C．Satisfactory. D．Unfortunate.
3．Why did the author consider the invitation and snapshot meaningful
A．They were gifts from the author's sixth birthday.
B．They involved a sense of history and mystery.
C．They witnessed two old friends' separation and reunion.
D．They were thought to be lost but were finally found.
4．What does the author want to tell us with the text
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B．A man is known by the friends he keeps.
C．Friendship can withstand the test of time.
D．Childhood friendship is the truest form of friendship.
B
There are three different kinds of friends in our life. I classify (分类) them according to how well I know them and how well they know me.
The first type of friend is just an acquaintance (熟人). This means that you only know their names. You might not even remember what they look like if you go away for a short vacation. You don't miss them when they are elsewhere. It is also this type of friend who gives you the most amount of aggravation (恼怒). Since most of the time you are placed in a position where you have to act friendly, you would not normally tell an acquaintance when he or she is doing something that makes you feel angry, such as tapping the fingers on a table or shouting loudly. I call them “pest friends”．
The second kind of friend is a “guest friend”. They are just social partners. You meet them at a certain location and at the end of the meeting you go your separate way and they go theirs. You don't talk too often with this sort of friend, and you don't share each other's secrets.
Lastly, we have “best friends”. This sort of friend is there when you need them. They know you as a person and they are there through thick and thin. Best friends are the ones that you can lean and depend on no matter what happens. If you need a listening ear, they will be the one to lend support.
Friends come in all different shapes and sizes. Every friend has an impact on our life.
5．According to the writer, when a friend of the first type acts in an annoying way, you ________.
A．can tell him/her about it directly
B．should stay away from him/her
C．should advise him/her to correct his/her behaviour
D．may find it hard to tell him/her not to do so
6．If someone is with you through thick and thin, it means ________.
A．he/she is your friend for sure
B．he/she agrees with whatever you say
C．you spend most of your time together
D．he/she is with you even when there are difficulties
7．What will most probably be talked about in Paragraph 5
A．How to make friends.
B．How friends influence our life.
C．How to improve friendship.
D．How to get along well with the third type of friend.
8．What is this passage mainly about
A．What a true friend is like.
B．Three kinds of friends in our life.
C．The role that friends play in our life.
D．Why there are different kinds of friends.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult.Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes.__1__ However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
__2__ If some people don't accept you, they're not the kind of friends you need.People often stay together because they have similar interests.For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.
__3__
Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school.If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you.Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way.When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor.Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people.__4__ Introduce yourself.Tell them your name and where you're from.
Remember people's names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people.__5__ Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname (昵称)．You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.
A．Be friendly to others.
B．Join after school activities you like.
C．Making new friends can be hard, too.
D．Never change who you are to try and fit in.
E．If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”．
F．People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time.
G．Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you!
Ⅲ.完形填空
I truly learned what a best friend is in my first year in high school.Kate and I were good friends and we were inseparable (分不开的)．We spent every day together and always had a good __1__.
Then basketball started and we were on the __2__ team.After a few games, however, Kate got moved up to the Rose Cup full time.I wouldn't admit it then, but actually I envied (嫉妒) her.Having __3__ practice times, we started to see less of each other.Soon I started to hear that she was talking behind my back.
One night, I called Kate to tell her about my new __4__.To my __5__， the next day at school she told everyone I __6__ her style because she had told me she wanted to get hers cut like this.At noon she handed me a letter and walked away __7__ talking with me.I couldn't accept the __8__ words on the paper.In great __9__， I wrote right back to her.
Over the next week, we exchanged (交换) more __10__ letters.I cried myself to sleep every night, __11__ our friendship was over.One night my mom took me to Kate's home.Our moms looked at each other __12__.Kate's mom asked us questions but neither of us responded.At last I let everything out.The huge burden in my mind was slowly lifted as we each talked about how we were feeling.It was all out.Suddenly Kate __13__ from her seat, crossed the room and hugged me with tears.I will never forget that.
It has been five months since we broke with each other.Last weekend we were out together again.It makes me happy that we are __14__ to care about each other more.I now know that __15__ I am asked about my friends, Kate will be at the top of the list.
语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了两个好朋友通过一次矛盾意识到朋友的重要性的故事。
1．A.rest B．time
C．example D．party
2．A.right B．good
C．famous D．same
3．A.upset B．free
C．different D．strange
4．A.haircut B．overcoat
C．necklace D．shoes
5．A.joy B．surprise
C．pleasure D．sorrow
6．A.settled B．gained
C．copied D．created
7．A.in need of B．instead of
C．except for D．as well as
8．A.cruel B．grateful
C．disappointing D．beautiful
9．A.power B．anger
C．surprise D．doubt
10．A.serious B．dangerous
C．regretful D．hurtful
11．A.meaning B．hoping
C．believing D．ignoring
12．A.surprisingly B．nervously
C．excitedly D．happily
13．A.rose B．raised
C．stood D．got
14．A.planning B．pretending
C．learning D．arranging
15．A.whenever B．whatever
C．however D．whoeverUNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When my daughter Sara was in the fifth grade, she came to me with a problem. “Marcy hates me！” she cried. “Because Kathy is my friend, too. She wants me to be her friend and nobody else's. You talk to Marcy. You tell her that I want to be her friend, but I can have other friends, too！”
Oh! I looked at her for a few moments, wondering how I got into this mess (困境), when suddenly an idea came to me.
Picking up two baskets from the living room, I explained, “When everyone is born, he or she has a little basket. This little one here is yours. The big one is mine. As you grow, so does the basket. You can see your little basket is inside mine because when you were born, there were too many things you couldn't do for yourself. I did everything you couldn't do on your own.”
She nodded.
“Well, as you grew older and began to do some things on your own, I began placing a few more things in your basket. When you learned to tie your shoes, that went in your basket.”
She said softly, “I can tie my own shoes.”
“Right. As you grow older, there will be more and more things you must do on your own.” As I spoke, I gradually took her basket out of mine and handed it to her. “You will finally carry your own basket with things only you can do.”
She looked up at me and said, “I understand. There are some things that I have to do for myself because they are in my basket.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的女儿在处理和朋友之间的关系时遇到了一个棘手的问题，于是她要作者帮忙解决，作者用一种开导的方法让女儿解决自己的问题的故事。
1．What was Sara's problem
A．She didn't have a basket.
B．She didn't want her own basket.
C．She couldn't deal with her friendship.
D．Her mother was too hard on her.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，Sara和Marcy之间的友谊出了问题， Sara无法处理好她的友谊。
2．What did the author feel when she heard her daughter's problem
A．Angry. B．Crazy.
C．Proud. D．Helpless.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Oh! I looked at her for a few moments, wondering how I got into this mess”可知，对于女儿的哭诉，作者一时不知道怎么办，感到无能为力。
3．We can infer that Sara ________.
A．would talk to Marcy herself
B．wouldn't make friends with Kathy
C．was too young to deal with anything
D．managed to persuade her mother to help her
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Sara所说的话“I understand. There are some things that I have to do for myself because they are in my basket.”可知，在作者的开导下，Sara决定自己解决自己的问题。
4．The baskets mentioned in the passage refer to ________.
A．parents' impact on children
B．something that people use to keep vegetables
C．growing abilities as you grow up
D．friendship that needs repairing
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据文中作者和女儿的对话可知，作者把一个孩子能独立做的事情比喻成可以放在篮子里的东西。随着孩子长大，自己能独立做的事情越来越多，篮子也就越来越大。显然篮子就是指孩子独立做事的能力。
B
Once again, I was at a new school.So was a girl in my class named Paris.That was where the similarities ended.
I was tall and she was small.I was one of the oldest in the class while she was the youngest.My hair was thick, short and ugly while hers was long and beautiful.I was awkward and shy.She wasn't.I couldn't stand her, considering her my enemy.But she wanted to be friends.
One day, she invited me over and I said yes — I was too shocked to say no.Actually, no one had invited me to play before.But this girl, who wore the latest fashions, wanted to invite me.
She lived on the fourth floor in a two room place.When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies — which was my next surprise.I would have thought she had outgrown (因长大而不适用……) them.I had never played with them.But we sat on the floor of a walk in cupboard laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies.That's when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older.We both had wild imaginations.
We had a great time that afternoon.She showed me her outfits, which had mostly come from a designer clothing store down the block.The woman who owned it sometimes used her as a model for her newspaper ads and gave her clothes in exchange.
Paris charmed (吸引) the whole neighborhood.The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place let her have free pieces.Soon I was included in her magic world.We slept over at each other's houses and spent every free moment together.I let my hair grow out and learned to love being tall.
Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through my tough teenage years and taught me an amazing thing about making friends: Your “worst enemy” can turn out to be your best friend.
语篇解读本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章描述了作者与她的同学Paris相处的过程：从充满敌意到相互了解，到最后成为最好的朋友。
5．At the time described at the beginning of the passage, the writer ________.
A．felt she had little in common with Paris
B．thought highly of Paris for being confident
C．felt she was not as well behaved as Paris
D．stayed away from Paris because of their differences
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一、二段的内容可知，一开始作者认为她和Paris除了都是学校的新生外没有其他共同点。
6．The writer describes Paris as a girl who ________.
A．knew how to exchange services
B．refused to grow up
C．was good at dealing with people
D．bought a lot of designer clothing
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的内容可知，Paris很擅长和人打交道，很多人都喜欢她。
7．From the passage, we can tell that through her friendship with Paris, the writer ________.
A．started to accept herself
B．also became a neighborhood star
C．learned more about fashion
D．was able to fit in at her new school
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后两段内容，尤其是倒数第二段最后一句可知，作者开始接纳自己。
8．What's the main idea of the passage
A．Life holds a lot of surprises for us.
B．If you hate the differences between you and someone else, you'll be bored to death.
C．Never judge a person from his appearance.
D．Sometimes you can make friends if you get past what seem differences.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。作者从一开始觉得她与Paris不可能成为朋友，到慢慢发现其实她们也有共同之处，而且相处得非常开心，到文章最后再次强调本以为不可能成为朋友的人也可能成为好朋友，由此可知，D项适合作本文标题。
C
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings.While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders.It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging.The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly.The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft (失去)．If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate (清楚表达) their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.
“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society.We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people.If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.
As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship.The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships.Extroverts (性格外向者) enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts (性格内向者) are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends.The degree of intimacy (密切) is determined by many factors.Close friends can be formed at any stage in one's life but they are usually very rare.Not very many people have more than a few really close friends.Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity (互惠主义), honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.
语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了友谊的重要性以及朋友之间的亲密程度受很多因素影响。
9．What can be inferred from the second paragraph
A．Teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems.
B．A widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship.
C．Some people need friendship.
D．Human beings need companionship and a sense of belonging.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging.”可知，人类需要友谊和归属感。
10．What does the degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depend on
A．Age. B．Personality.
C．Belongings. D．Culture.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships.”可知，友谊的亲密程度主要取决于双方的个性和关系背景。
11．What does the author think of close friends
A．They are rare for most people.
B．They can be easily formed when one is young.
C．They cannot be long lasting.
D．They are not rare for everyone.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Close friends can be formed at any stage in one's life but they are usually very rare.”可知，作者认为亲密的朋友可以在人生的任何阶段找到，但对大多数人来说都很少见。
12．What does the underlined word “Irrespective” in the last paragraph mean
A．Not respecting. B．Dishonoring.
C．Regardless. D．Considering.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“all friendships are based on reciprocity, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection”可知，不论亲密程度如何，任何友谊都是建立在互惠、诚实和特定的友爱和关怀基础之上的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Make Friends
Meeting new people and making friends can be difficult, but with a little effort and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, you can easily make friends.
__1__. If you want to make friends, you first need to put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you just sit alone, friends might come to you, but that's not likely. For example, if you're still in school, sit somewhere with other people. __2__， but try to choose one with at least 2 other people.
Pursue common interests. If you've discovered that the person you're talking to shares a common interest with you, ask them more about it and, if appropriate, whether they get together with others to pursue this interest. If so, this is a perfect opportunity to ask about joining them. __3__， they'll probably invite you.
Be reliable. When you say you'll do something, do it. __4__. If you show these qualities in your treatment of others, it will attract others who appreciate reliability and who will be reliable in return.
Keep in touch with your friends. People often lose contact with their friends because they're either too busy or just don't value their friends enough. __5__， the friendship may end up. And when you do try to contact them again, it can be hard to restore the friendship.
A．Make yourself available
B．Choose your friends wisely
C．If you clearly express your interest
D．It doesn't have to be a crowded table
E．When you lose your connection with a friend
F．This gives the person the opportunity to contact you
G．Be someone that people know that they can count on
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些交朋友的方法。
1．选A 后文提到想一个人坐着就能交到朋友是不可能的事情，还提到要和其他人坐在一起，说明本段讲述的交友方法是主动去接触他人，故A选项“主动接触他人”适合作本段主题句。
2．选D 上文提到和其他人坐在一起，后文则提到选择坐有两人的桌子，可知本句是在说明不必选择坐着很多人的桌子，D选项中的“table”对应后文中的“one”。故D选项“不必是坐着很多人的桌子”承上启下，符合语境。
3．选C 根据上文可知，本段介绍的交友方式是寻找共同兴趣；根据后文的“they'll probably invite you”可推知，本句是表达和他人有共同兴趣的情况，C选项中的“interest”对应上文中的“interests”。故C选项“如果你明确表达了你的兴趣”衔接下文，符合语境。
4．选G 结合上文的“Be reliable. When you say you'll do something, do it.”可知，本段介绍的交朋友方法是做可靠的人，G选项中的“count on”对应上文中的“reliable”。故G选项“做一个人们认为他们可以依靠的人”符合语境。
5．选E 本段主要介绍了要和朋友保持联系，后文提到了友谊可能会结束，由此可推知，本句是在假设和朋友失去联系的情况，E选项中的“lose your connection with”对应上文中的“lose contact with”。故E选项“当你和朋友失去联系时”符合语境。UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When my daughter Sara was in the fifth grade, she came to me with a problem. “Marcy hates me！” she cried. “Because Kathy is my friend, too. She wants me to be her friend and nobody else's. You talk to Marcy. You tell her that I want to be her friend, but I can have other friends, too！”
Oh! I looked at her for a few moments, wondering how I got into this mess (困境), when suddenly an idea came to me.
Picking up two baskets from the living room, I explained, “When everyone is born, he or she has a little basket. This little one here is yours. The big one is mine. As you grow, so does the basket. You can see your little basket is inside mine because when you were born, there were too many things you couldn't do for yourself. I did everything you couldn't do on your own.”
She nodded.
“Well, as you grew older and began to do some things on your own, I began placing a few more things in your basket. When you learned to tie your shoes, that went in your basket.”
She said softly, “I can tie my own shoes.”
“Right. As you grow older, there will be more and more things you must do on your own.” As I spoke, I gradually took her basket out of mine and handed it to her. “You will finally carry your own basket with things only you can do.”
She looked up at me and said, “I understand. There are some things that I have to do for myself because they are in my basket.”
1．What was Sara's problem
A．She didn't have a basket.
B．She didn't want her own basket.
C．She couldn't deal with her friendship.
D．Her mother was too hard on her.
2．What did the author feel when she heard her daughter's problem
A．Angry. B．Crazy.
C．Proud. D．Helpless.
3．We can infer that Sara ________.
A．would talk to Marcy herself
B．wouldn't make friends with Kathy
C．was too young to deal with anything
D．managed to persuade her mother to help her
4．The baskets mentioned in the passage refer to ________.
A．parents' impact on children
B．something that people use to keep vegetables
C．growing abilities as you grow up
D．friendship that needs repairing
B
Once again, I was at a new school.So was a girl in my class named Paris.That was where the similarities ended.
I was tall and she was small.I was one of the oldest in the class while she was the youngest.My hair was thick, short and ugly while hers was long and beautiful.I was awkward and shy.She wasn't.I couldn't stand her, considering her my enemy.But she wanted to be friends.
One day, she invited me over and I said yes — I was too shocked to say no.Actually, no one had invited me to play before.But this girl, who wore the latest fashions, wanted to invite me.
She lived on the fourth floor in a two room place.When we got to the room she shared with her sister, she took out a big case of Barbies — which was my next surprise.I would have thought she had outgrown (因长大而不适用……) them.I had never played with them.But we sat on the floor of a walk in cupboard laughing as we made up crazy stories about the Barbies.That's when we found out that we both wanted to be writers when we were older.We both had wild imaginations.
We had a great time that afternoon.She showed me her outfits, which had mostly come from a designer clothing store down the block.The woman who owned it sometimes used her as a model for her newspaper ads and gave her clothes in exchange.
Paris charmed (吸引) the whole neighborhood.The bookstore owners lent her fashion magazines, the movie theater gave her free passes and the pizza place let her have free pieces.Soon I was included in her magic world.We slept over at each other's houses and spent every free moment together.I let my hair grow out and learned to love being tall.
Paris, my first real friend since childhood, helped me get through my tough teenage years and taught me an amazing thing about making friends: Your “worst enemy” can turn out to be your best friend.
5．At the time described at the beginning of the passage, the writer ________.
A．felt she had little in common with Paris
B．thought highly of Paris for being confident
C．felt she was not as well behaved as Paris
D．stayed away from Paris because of their differences
6．The writer describes Paris as a girl who ________.
A．knew how to exchange services
B．refused to grow up
C．was good at dealing with people
D．bought a lot of designer clothing
7．From the passage, we can tell that through her friendship with Paris, the writer ________.
A．started to accept herself
B．also became a neighborhood star
C．learned more about fashion
D．was able to fit in at her new school
8．What's the main idea of the passage
A．Life holds a lot of surprises for us.
B．If you hate the differences between you and someone else, you'll be bored to death.
C．Never judge a person from his appearance.
D．Sometimes you can make friends if you get past what seem differences.
C
Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings.While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.
Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders.It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging.The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly.The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft (失去)．If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to articulate (清楚表达) their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief.
“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society.We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people.If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.
As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship.The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships.Extroverts (性格外向者) enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas introverts (性格内向者) are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships.
Everyone is not equally open with all their friends.The degree of intimacy (密切) is determined by many factors.Close friends can be formed at any stage in one's life but they are usually very rare.Not very many people have more than a few really close friends.Irrespective of the level of intimacy, all friendships are based on reciprocity (互惠主义), honesty and a certain amount of love and affection.
9．What can be inferred from the second paragraph
A．Teenagers without friends will suffer from psychological problems.
B．A widow or a widower will die very soon without companionship.
C．Some people need friendship.
D．Human beings need companionship and a sense of belonging.
10．What does the degree of intimacy of friendship mainly depend on
A．Age. B．Personality.
C．Belongings. D．Culture.
11．What does the author think of close friends
A．They are rare for most people.
B．They can be easily formed when one is young.
C．They cannot be long lasting.
D．They are not rare for everyone.
12．What does the underlined word “Irrespective” in the last paragraph mean
A．Not respecting. B．Dishonoring.
C．Regardless. D．Considering.
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How to Make Friends
Meeting new people and making friends can be difficult, but with a little effort and willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, you can easily make friends.
__1__. If you want to make friends, you first need to put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you just sit alone, friends might come to you, but that's not likely. For example, if you're still in school, sit somewhere with other people. __2__， but try to choose one with at least 2 other people.
Pursue common interests. If you've discovered that the person you're talking to shares a common interest with you, ask them more about it and, if appropriate, whether they get together with others to pursue this interest. If so, this is a perfect opportunity to ask about joining them. __3__， they'll probably invite you.
Be reliable. When you say you'll do something, do it. __4__. If you show these qualities in your treatment of others, it will attract others who appreciate reliability and who will be reliable in return.
Keep in touch with your friends. People often lose contact with their friends because they're either too busy or just don't value their friends enough. __5__， the friendship may end up. And when you do try to contact them again, it can be hard to restore the friendship.
A．Make yourself available
B．Choose your friends wisely
C．If you clearly express your interest
D．It doesn't have to be a crowded table
E．When you lose your connection with a friend
F．This gives the person the opportunity to contact you
G．Be someone that people know that they can count on
