UNIT 5 Period One
基础练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Seeing the ball ________(弹跳) over there，the boy couldn’t help going up to catch it.
2．Some people are born with certain ________(天赋) of doing certain kinds of jobs.
3．She wants to be a ________(律师) when she grows up to protect others from being harmed.
4．As we all know，oxygen and ________(氢气) are easy to catch fire.
5．I’m not interested in ________(几何学)because it is too abstract.
6．They live on a housing ____________(庄园) far from the city government.
7．His uncle is one of the most famous ________(侦探) in this city.
8．Everyone came out well in the wedding photograph except the ____________(新郎).
【答案】1．bouncing 2．aptitudes 3．lawyer
4．hydrogen 5．geometry 6．estate
7．detectives 8．bridegroom
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．Have you come up with something ________ made you quite embarrassed in your life
2．The secret ________ my success is to keep working hard and believe in myself.
3．How can you decide ________ your future career without consulting your parents
4．The cartoon ____________(mean) for children，but many adults find it interesting to watch.
5．The film ________(base) on our school life is really worth seeing.
6．Just then，I saw something on the ground，________(shine) brightly.
7．I wish you ________(carry) out your promise to attend the meeting yesterday.
8．It seems that many people dislike Mike’s ________(participate) into the activity.
【答案】1．that 2．to 3．on 4．is meant
5．based 6．shining 7．had carried 8．participation
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．__________________________________，but I don’t have authority.
我希望我能改变它，但是我没有这个权力。
2．__________________________________，she found her lost ring.
在花园散步时，她找到了丢失的戒指。
3．Due to poor management，______________________________．
由于经营不善，该工厂负债累累。
4．All at once，the three children’s faces lit up，and they began ____________________ in the back seat，laughing and chattering.
三个孩子的脸顿时阴霾尽散，还在后排座位上蹦蹦跳跳，笑笑嚷嚷起来。
5．His legal training gave him ______________________ and the money soon started rolling in.
他受到的法律训练使得他有了先人一步的优势，而且很快，钱财就开始滚滚而来。
【答案】1．I wish I could change it
2．While walking around in the garden
3．the factory is deeply in debt
4．to bounce around
5．a head start
提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Are you looking to enter the media industry but not necessarily as an actor？There are various positions in the media — some known and some not so well-known.
Video game developer
If you have a love for computer games，you may wish to consider being a video game developer.You will need to be qualified in computer programming languages.When you get promoted to a lead developer and programmer，you will write more complicated codes and manage other programmers.
Sound engineering technician
Are you currently in the audio-visual club？How about being a sound engineering technician？As a sound engineering technician，you operate machines and equipment to record，mix，or reproduce music，voices，and other sound effects.While you would be usually working indoors，you may also need to be outdoors.
Playwright
If you would like to set free the Shakespeare in you，how about a career as a playwright？You will need a formal qualification in playwriting or screenwriting and also understand the creative and technical aspects of theatre such as acting，directing，drama history and literary criticism，lighting，scenery and even costume design.
Film editor
As a film editor，you have to edit raw footages(镜头) in order to capture the on-screen personalities and tell a story.You will work with directors，producers and other film staff to ensure that production goals are achieved.With the use of computer software and digital equipment，you are expected to produce a high-quality finished product.
( )1．Who should be qualified with computer programming languages
A．A video game developer.
B．A playwright.
C．A sound engineering technician.
D．A film editor.
( )2．What does the job of playwright need
A．Techniques of video editing.
B．Skills of sound editing.
C．A knowledge of theatre.
D．A qualification in directing.
( )3．What is the purpose of the text
A．To advertise.
B．To warn.
C．To entertain.
D．To clarify.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个除表演以外的媒体行业的职位及工作内容和相关要求。
1．A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“You will need to be qualified in computer programming languages.”可知，想成为一名电子游戏开发者需要具备计算机编程语言的资格。故选A项。
2．C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“You will need a formal qualification in playwriting or screenwriting and also understand the creative and technical aspects of theatre such as acting，directing，drama history and literary criticism，lighting，scenery and even costume design.”可知，要成为一名剧作家需要有戏剧方面的知识。故选C项。
3．A 目的意图题。根据第一段中的“There are various positions in the media — some known and some not so well-known.”并结合全文内容可知，本文的主要目的是广告宣传一些媒体行业的工作职位。故选A项。
B
Artificial Intelligence technology may soon be a useful tool for doctors. It may help them better understand and treat diseases like liver cancer in ways that were never before possible.
Rishi Rawat，who teaches AI at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles，is part of a team of scientists researching how AI and machine learning can more easily recognise cancerous growths in the liver.Rawat provides information about cancer cells to a computer.He says，“You can put the data into them and they will learn the patterns and the pattern recognition that’s important for making decisions.”
David Agus is another researcher.He believes that machines are not going to take the place of doctors.“Computers will not treat patients，but they will help make certain decisions and look for things that the human brain can’t recognise by itself.”
Once a confirmed cancerous growth is removed，doctors still have to treat the patient to reduce the risk of cancer returning.The form of treatment depends on the kind of cancer.Nowadays，researchers take a thin piece of tissue(组织)，put it on a small piece of glass and add colour to see the cells better.That process could take days or even longer.Scientists say artificial intelligence can do something better than just count cells.Through machine learning，it can recognise complex patterns or structures，and learn how the cells are organised.
The hope is that machines will soon be able to make a quick identification of cancer that is free of human mistakes.Agus says the process could be done for almost no cost in the developing world and that having a large amount of information about patients is important for a machine to effectively do its job in medicine.
The researchers of the university are now only studying liver cancer.But doctors predict artificial intelligence will one day make a difference in all forms of cancer.
( )4．What can AI do with the help of the information provided by the researchers
A．Recognise cancer patterns.
B．Treat liver cancer.
C．Collect useful information.
D．Store cancerous cells.
( )5．What can we learn about AI
A．It will be able to replace doctors.
B．Patients are unlikely to be cancerous again with its help.
C．It is making a difference in taking care of patients.
D．It can recognise cancer more accurately.
( )6．What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of AI
A．Optimistic. B．Doubtful.
C．Curious. D．Cold.
( )7．What is the best title for the text
A．AI Is Used to Treat Cancers
B．AI May Compete with Doctors
C．AI May Make Doctors Better
D．AI Is Better at Curing Cancers
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述人工智能有望帮助医生诊断和治疗癌症。
4．A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He says，‘You can put the data into them and they will learn the patterns...making decisions.’”可知，人工智能可以根据对其输入的数据来学习该模式，并进行癌症模式的识别。故选A项。
5．D 推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“The hope is that...human mistakes.”可知，人工智能可以很快识别癌症，这种识别不会有人为错误。由此可推知，人工智能可以更精确地识别癌症。故选D项。
6．A 观点态度题。根据最后两段的内容可知，人工智能将很快能够快速识别癌症，并且将应用到各种癌症之中。由此可推知，作者对人工智能的未来持乐观的态度。故选A项。
7．C 标题归纳题。根据对文章的整体理解可推知，人工智能作为一种工具可以帮助医生更好地诊断和治疗癌症。故选C项。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Over the years，I’ve been hurriedly shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things.But around Easter time this year，a dear friend of mine had an experience that __1__ my mind towards these “unexpected visitors”．
Alice，who recently moved to a new neighbourhood，had been __2__ to go out of her house all week，suffering from a severe case of flu when，early one morning，there was the terrible knock on the door.Glancing through the window，she saw two young ladies seriously holding leaflets and a TV set model.She knew a large TV set establishment(企业) nearby and assumed a message was about to be __3__．“This is the last thing I need today，” she muttered to herself and __4__ opened the door.
Coughing，she poked her head out and impatiently __5__them that she wasn’t the slightest interested in any TV products.__6__，she added，she was feeling quite unwell and shut the door rudely.The ladies politely turned and left __7__．
A few hours later，the same two ladies were back again.Really __8__this time，she opened the door ready to give them a piece of her mind.But before she could __9__，these women handed Alice a dish，saying “We’re so sorry we __10__ you earlier.We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup.__11__，it might make you feel better.” Alice was surprised by this lovely __12__．Being new to the area，she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could __13__ her with shopping so what they did was really __14__．She sincerely thanked them.With that，the ladies left.
After Alice related this story to me，I was really touched.I also realised that __15__ others and showing kindness is the real essence(本质) of love.
( )1．A．decided B．changed
C．occupied D．crossed
( )2．A．unable B．unwilling
C．anxious D．desperate
( )3．A．communicated B．gotten
C．left D．delivered
( )4．A．anxiously B．slowly
C．willingly D．reluctantly
( )5．A．instructed B．persuaded
C．informed D．convinced
( )6．A．Therefore B．Nevertheless
C．Furthermore D．Still
( )7．A．in surprise B．in vain
C．in silence D．in anger
( )8．A．disappointed B．frustrated
C．shocked D．annoyed
( )9．A．speak B．find
C．fry D．open
( )10．A．called B．disturbed
C．interrupted D．visited
( )11．A．Hopefully B．Fortunately
C．Eventually D．Unexpectedly
( )12．A．movement B．gesture
C．words D．thought
( )13．A．profile B．accuse
C．spy D．assist
( )14．A．congratulated B．celebrated
C．praised D．appreciated
( )15．A．worrying about B．thinking about
C．inquiring about D．learning about
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者起初很厌恶推销员。作者的一位好友的一次经历使作者认识到，考虑别人的感受并展示友好是爱的真正本质。
1．B 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在今年复活节前后，我的一位好友的一次经历改变了我对这些“不速之客”的看法。decided决定；changed改变；occupied占据；crossed穿越。前文提到当陌生人敲门卖东西时，多年来作者总是匆匆关上门。后文出现but，前后表示转折，说明作者“改变”了想法。故选B项。
2．A 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：爱丽丝最近搬到了一个新社区，她得了严重的流感，整个星期都不能出门。就在这时，一天清晨，传来了糟糕的敲门声。根据下文的“suffering from a severe case of flu”可以判断出，爱丽丝无法离开家。故选A项。
3．D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她知道附近有个大型的电视机企业，因此猜测是来传递消息的。结合语境可知，此处是指爱丽丝认为是电视机企业的人上门来宣传东西，即传递消息的。故选D项。
4．D 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“这是我今天最不需要的，”她对自己说着，不情愿地开了门。anxiously焦急地；slowly慢慢地；willingly愿意地；reluctantly不情愿地。根据前一句“‘This is the last thing I need today，’ she muttered to herself...”可知，爱丽丝并不想打开门，因此，此处是指她不情愿地开了门。故选D项。
5．C 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她咳嗽着探出头来，不耐烦地告诉她们，她对任何电视产品都不感兴趣。instructed指导，指示；persuaded劝服；informed告知，通知；convinced使信服。根据下文的“that she wasn’t the slightest interested in any TV products”可知，此处指爱丽丝告诉他们自己不感兴趣。故选C项。
6．C 考查副词词义辨析。句意：此外，她补充说，她觉得很不舒服，粗鲁地把门关上了。 Therefore因此；Nevertheless但是，尽管这样；Furthermore此外；Still仍然。根据前文内容可知，爱丽丝表达了自己的不感兴趣，后文继续解释原因，告知自己身体不适，空前与空后表示递进关系。故选C项。
7．C 考查介词短语辨析。句意：女士们礼貌地转身，默默地离开了。in surprise惊讶地；in vain徒劳地；in silence默默地；in anger愤怒地。根据上文的“politely turned”可推断，设空处应和politely并列，表示她们默默离开了。故选C项。
8．D 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这次她真的很生气，打开门准备把她们臭骂一顿。disappointed失望的；frustrated沮丧的；shocked震惊的；annoyed恼怒的。根据上文的“A few hours later，the same two ladies were back again.”可知，前文已经铺垫爱丽丝第一次不情愿开门，因此第二次回来，爱丽丝的不情愿更加升级，所以“恼怒的”符合语境。故选D项。
9．A 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但她还没来得及说话，这些妇女就递给爱丽丝一份美食，说道：“我们很抱歉之前打扰了你。根据句意可知，此处表示“还没等她开口说话，她们递给了她一份美食”。故选A项。
10．B 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上题。called打电话；disturbed打扰；interrupted打断；visited拜访，参观。由语境可判断，两位女士为自己的行为打扰到爱丽丝而感到抱歉。故选B项。
11．A 考查副词词义辨析。句意：希望这能让你感觉好点。Hopefully有希望地；Fortunately幸运地；Eventually最终；Unexpectedly意外地。此处指两位女士希望爱丽丝喝了鸡汤后感觉好一些。故选A项。
12．B 考查名词词义辨析。句意：爱丽丝对这种可爱的姿态感到惊讶。movement动作；gesture姿态；words话语；thought想法。前文提到陌生人在自己生病的时候，送来了鸡汤，并关心了自己，爱丽丝为这种姿态而感到惊讶。故选B项。
13．D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于刚到这个地区，她不认识多少邻居或能帮助她购物的人，所以她们的做法让她非常感激。根据上文的“Being new to the area...”可推知，没有人能够帮助她。故选D项。
14．D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上题。congratulated祝贺；celebrated庆祝；praised赞扬；appreciated感激。 根据下文的“She sincerely thanked them.”可知，她很感激。故选D项。
15．B 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我也意识到，为他人着想，表现出善意才是爱的真谛。worrying about担心；thinking about考虑；inquiring about打听；learning about了解。根据“showing kindness”可推断，此处是指为他人着想。故选B项。UNIT 5 Period Two
基础练
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．It is important that the hotel ________(reception) has made sure that guests are registered correctly.
2．Many of these early visitors were sympathetic to the Chinese ________(social) experiment.
3．Mr Smith was accused ________ his dog making too much noise at night.
4．In the end，the doctors came to a conclusion ________ the patient is not seriously injured.
5．Once upon a time，in a beautiful mountain inn，there was a ________(greed) old innkeeper who was always thinking about money.
6．You ought to devote yourself ________ the research if you want to do it well.
7．Though looking much alike，the two brothers have nothing ________ common in character.
8．The wall is too old and it badly requires ________(paint) again.
【答案】1．receptionist 2．socialist 3．of
4．that 5．greedy 6．to 7．in 8．painting/to be painted
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．It is not ethical to __________ your neighbors.
暗中窥探邻居是很不道德的。
2．We need to be careful not to ________ opponents ________ bad arguments too quickly.
我们还是要小心，不要过快地指责对手的错误论据。
3．As an old retired teacher，________________________________________(他把他的一生都献给了) the cause of education.
4．It was already half past five when the meeting ______________________________(结束).
5．The young man ________________________________________(对工作有热情).
【答案】1．spy on 2．accuse；of
3．he has devoted/dedicated/committed his life to
4．came to a conclusion/came to an end
5．is passionate about work
Ⅲ.选词填空
what，where，whether，who，when，how，why，as if，whatever，that
1． It was a matter of ________ would take the position.
2．China’s success in manned-spacecraft travel shows ________ our country has become one of the greatest powers in space research.
3．When you’re older，I think you’re better equipped mentally to cope with ________ happens.
4．Let’s pick up ________ we left off yesterday.
5．We can only guess ________ happened.
6．________ he will continue to be successful in the future is open to doubt.
7．He will always remember the day ________ his father returned from America.
8．The reason ________ the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes.
9．He talked of other cultures ________ they were more familiar to him than his own.
10．________ do you manage to keep the place so neat
【答案】1．who 2．that 3．whatever 4．where
5．what 6．Whether 7．when 8．why
9．as if 10．How
提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A Summer Camp Counselor(辅导员) Wanted
What if I were to tell you that there is a magical place where you can get paid to play and channel your inner child？This is an opportunity to break free from the world of boring day jobs.Trust me，the grass is greener on the other side and I’m handing you an open invitation to come see for yourself! Join us，as a summer camp counselor!
Duties
Typically，your campers’ ages will range between 7 and 17 years old.Your role would be to lead and supervise children in both recreational and educational activities within a residential area.Your duties include providing children with emotional support in things like newly introduced skill sets，conflicts with other campers，and potential separation anxiety from home.Your main objective would be to guarantee that every participant is safe.
Salary
A summer camp counselor’s hourly pay is on average around $10．The weekly average pay is $417．Starting level pay is about $336 a week.Senior level pay is roughly $567 a week.
If you have no related experience，then you will start as an assistant for at least 4 weeks and get a quarter of the starting salary.
Qualifications
You have to be 18 or older and have graduated from high school.It is encouraged but not required to have certifications in lifeguarding.Training in first aid is ideal.It is also preferred that you have had exposure to some sort of childcare in the past.
Your days as a camp counselor will be very rewarding!
( )1．What is a counselor’s main duty
A．Easing anxiety.
B．Ensuring safety.
C．Solving conflicts.
D．Introducing skills.
( )2．How much can an assistant earn in the first 4 weeks
A．$336． B．$417．
C．$567． D．$1,344．
( )3．Which is a must for an applicant
A．First aid training.
B．Experience in childcare.
C．A high school certificate.
D．A qualification in lifeguarding.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇招聘广告，招聘一名夏令营辅导员，介绍了辅导员的职责，薪水和应该具有的资格。
1．B 细节理解题。根据Duties部分的“Your main objective would be to guarantee that every participant is safe.”可知，辅导员的主要职责是保证参与者的安全。故选B项。
2．A 细节理解题。根据Salary部分的“A summer camp counselor’s hourly pay is on average around $10．The weekly average pay is $417．Starting level pay is about $336 a week.Senior level pay is roughly $567 a week.”和“If you have no related experience，then you will start as an assistant for at least 4 weeks and get a quarter of the starting salary.”可知，助理将得到起薪的四分之一，起薪每周是336美元，由此可知，每周薪水为84美元，四周是336美元。故选A项。
3．C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“You have to be 18 or older and have graduated from high school.”可知，申请人必须拥有高中毕业证书。故选C项。
B
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·Excellent teacher training programs.
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures，apply now.Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required.Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.
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( )4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To introduce a language school in Japan.
B．To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C．To describe working conditions in Japan.
D．To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
( )5．We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will ________．
A．teach English only in Osaka
B．receive a degree from a university
C．have free accommodation
D．get trained for the job
( )6．Before going to Japan，you need ________．
A．to see the manager of NOVA France
B．to take some computer courses
C．to write a letter to Japan
D．to find a place to live
( )7．If you want to work in Japan，you should ________.
A．have some working experience
B．know how to use computers
C．present good teaching plans
D．speak several languages
【语篇解读】本文是一则招聘广告，招聘语言老师(英语、法语、德语和西班牙语)去日本工作。文章说明了应聘者的报名条件及联系方式。
4．B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2024 for instructors of English，German，Spanish and French.”可知，从2024年9月或10月起，我们在大阪的英语、德语、西班牙语和法语教师的职位有空缺。由此判断出，作者写这篇文章的目的是想要雇用一些语言老师去日本工作。故选B项。
5．D 细节理解题。根据“Excellent teacher training programs.”可知，去日本的那些老师会参加优秀老师培训项目。故选D项。
6．A 细节理解题。最后一段提到“The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.”，由此可知，经理希望在6月和7月在巴黎与成功的申请人见面并进行会谈。而赴日工作是在September/October，由此可知，赴日前需先见经理。故选A项。
7．B 细节理解题。根据“Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required.Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.”可知，有教学经验者优先，但不特别要求。不需要懂日语，但良好的英语和计算机知识是基本要求。所以申请人有无教学经验都可以，但是必须懂得电脑知识。故选B项。
Ⅱ.七选五
When I was young，I was a terribly shy girl in regular classes.I always sat in the back of the classroom.__1__ Each Monday I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board to avoid being called to practise the dives.
However，the day of our diving test came finally.My blood ran cold when the teacher announced we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive — the jack-knife(屈体跳水).__2__ As I watched，each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly，and shortly I would have to attempt something I’d never even practised before.Suddenly，I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over，it’s just as effective as physically practising that skill.So I watched carefully as each girl jumped at the end of the board.They first added a jump for height and then folded their bodies in half to reach for their toes.__3__ I think I was actually in a state of shock，because all of a sudden I saw these four steps as doable(可做的).
__4__ With my heart pounding(剧烈地跳动) and knowing I was going to be embarrassed beyond belief，I walked down the board，jumped once and then again to get height，folded for the toe reach，and stretched out just as I had pictured in my mind，entering the water straight as an arrow.
I received a perfect grade on my dive that day and an A for the course.It was awesome to think that I had just learnt my first dive.__5__ Sometimes，what you need may be just a try!
A．Then it was my turn.
B．So I’d not be called upon to read.
C．Everything went just as I imagined.
D．But I still dreamed to learn to dive like others.
E．Never underestimate your power of achieving something.
F．I felt nervous as the line to the awful diving board shortened.
G．At last，they straightened out like an arrow for entry into the water.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者参加跳水考试的故事。
1．B 根据上一句“When I was young，I was a terribly shy girl in regular classes.I always sat in the back of the classroom.”可知，作者是一个非常害羞的女孩，总是坐在教室后面。下文说到了作者坐在教室后面的原因。B项“这样我就不会被要求朗读了。”符合语境，上下文之间是因果关系。故选B项。
2．F 联系上一句“My blood ran cold when the teacher announced we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive — the jack-knife(屈体跳水).”以及下一句“As I watched，each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly，and shortly I would have to attempt something I’d never even practised before.”可知，前后都描述了作者期末考试时紧张的心情。F项“当通往可怕的跳板的队伍缩短时，我感到很紧张。”与上下文构成顺承关系，符合语境。故选F项。
3．G 根据上一句“So I watched carefully as each girl jumped at the end of the board.They first added a jump for height and then folded their bodies in half to reach for their toes.”可知，上一句描述了跳水的动作。G项“最后，她们像箭一样直着身子，准备跳入水中。”介绍了一连串动作的最后一个，与上文构成顺承关系，符合语境。故选G项。
4．A 根据上一段“So I watched carefully as each girl jumped at the end of the board.They first added a jump for height and then folded their bodies in half to reach for their toes.”介绍了女孩们顺利地完成了跳水动作；下一句“With my heart pounding(剧烈地跳动) and knowing I was going to be embarrassed beyond belief，I walked down the board...”介绍了作者紧张地走上踏板。因此A项“然后，就轮到我了。”与上下文构成顺承关系，符合语境。故选A项。
5．E 联系下一句“Sometimes，what you need may be just a try！”可知，作者在鼓励大家。E项“永远不要低估你完成某事的能力。”符合语境，上下文构成顺承关系。故选E项。UNIT 5 Period Three
基础练
Ⅰ.根据括号中的要求翻译下面句子
1．我们是否在下个月召开运动会还没有决定。(主语从句)
【答案】Whether we will hold the sports meeting next month has not been decided.
2．尽管天已经黑了，这些农民们还在田里干活。(让步状语从句)
【答案】Although/Though it is already dark，the/these farmers are still working in the fields.
3．听到这个消息，他们感到非常兴奋。(非谓语动词作状语)
【答案】Hearing the news，they felt very excited.
4．我的建议是明天跟你的朋友道个歉。(表语从句)
【答案】My suggestion is that you (should) apologise to your friend tomorrow.
5．李明被北京大学录取了，这个消息是真实的。(同位语从句)
【答案】The news that Li Ming has been admitted by Beijing University is true.
6．那家工厂着火了，这使我们大家都感到非常吃惊。(定语从句)
【答案】The factory caught a fire，which surprised all of us.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．There is no point ________(force) your children to do what they don’t like.
2．It seems that there is nothing ________ I can do in this office.
3．On snowy days，she wore heavy boots and a ________(wool) scarf.
4．Obviously，this lady has the priority ________ you to be served in our restaurant.
5．With his proficiency ________ his oral English，he can be a good candidate for this company.
6．She is busy all day long because she has lots of housework to attend ________．
7．The museum is building a new ________(receive) centre for visitors.
8．He is a ________ (fox) person and most of us don’t trust him.
【答案】1．forcing 2．that 3．woolen 4．over
5．in 6．to 7．reception 8．foxy
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．As a daughter，I feel it my duty to __________________________．
作为女儿，我觉得照顾我生病的母亲是我的责任。
2．He ____________________________ philosophy，but gave it up very soon.
他一度热衷于哲学，但不久就放弃了。
3．He ______________________ English by careful study.
他通过认真学习很好地掌握了英语。
4．A supervisory organ shall，in the course of inspection and investigation，hear the statements and explanations made by the departments or persons ________________________．
监察机关在检查、调查的过程中应当听取被监管的部门或人员的陈述和申辩。
【答案】1．attend to my sick mother
2．was for a time keen on
3．acquire a (good) knowledge of
4．under supervision
提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The British Museum’s rich collection of ancient Chinese paintings has attracted many visitors.At the heart of this preservation and revival of Chinese art history is senior conservator(文物修复员) Qiu Jinxian.
Joanna Kosek，head of Pictorial Art Conservation at the British Museum，told the Times Publications that Qiu is considered one of the museum’s most priceless treasures.“We let the treasure treat the treasure，” Kosek said.
In 1987，Qiu was introduced to Mrs Jessica Rawson，director of the British Museum.At the time there were no conservators specialising in ancient Chinese art at the British Museum.The large collection of Chinese ancient paintings and cultural relics in the museum was mainly repaired by Japanese and British methods and materials.As these methods were not suitable for Chinese paintings，the art collection was kept in storage for a long time instead of on pubic display.
Just before Christmas in 1987，Qiu Jinxian had her first appointment at the British Museum.She was asked to repair an ancient scroll(卷轴) by Fu Baoshi，which had been badly damaged by fire.Qiu’s methods，which included washing with warm water to separate the glue in order to repair the paper，stunned people on the spot.Some of them even got out the camera to record her methods as they’d never seen this way of restoring ancient art.Mrs Rawson was completely amazed by Qiu Jinxian’s incredible skills.She immediately invited Qiu to join the British Museum.
Chinese ancient paintings are notoriously difficult to repair because of their large size，complex materials，diverse colours，and rich composition.The most important thing is to understand the long history，meaning and culture behind the painting.Repair is an extremely time-and-energy intensive process.Each painting normally takes several months from cleaning to restoration and drying.Since 1987，Qiu has repaired more than 400 artworks.
Qiu told the media that she is very proud of her work.She wants more people to understand and appreciate Chinese history and culture through art.Although the artworks originated from China，they now belong to the people of the world.
( )1．Why is Qiu considered a treasure at the British Museum
A．She understands Chinese history well.
B．She is the only Chinese conservator there.
C．She repaired the Chinese scroll successfully.
D．She has special skills to repair the treasures.
( )2．What does the underlined word “stunned” in Para. 4 probably mean
A．Panicked. B．Inspired.
C．Shocked. D．Influenced.
( )3．What matters most for repairing Chinese artworks
A．A deep understanding of the objects.
B．Incredible painting skills.
C．Strong determination.
D．A sound knowledge of Chinese history.
( )4．What is the best title for the text
A．The Well-known Chinese Conservator
B．The Protector of Chinese Treasures at the British Museum
C．The Chinese Treasures Repaired at the British Museum
D．The Ancient Chinese Artworks Exhibited at the British Museum
【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述中国文物修复员邱锦仙在大英博物馆修复宝藏。
1．D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Qiu’s methods，which included washing with warm water to separate the glue in order to repair the paper，stunned people on the spot.Some of them even got out the camera to record her methods as they’d never seen this way of restoring ancient art(邱女士的方法，包括用温水洗净胶水，以修补纸张，令人目瞪口呆。有些人甚至拿出相机记录下她的方法，因为他们从未见过这种修复古代艺术品的方法。).”可知，邱女士修复古代艺术品的方法独特，使得其被称为大英博物馆的“珍宝”。故选D项。
2．C 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“Some of them even got out the camera to record her methods as they’d never seen this way of restoring ancient art.Mrs Rawson was completely amazed by Qiu Jinxian’s incredible skills(有些人甚至拿出摄像机记录下她的方法，因为他们从未见过这样修复古代艺术品的方法。罗森太太对邱锦仙的高超技艺感到十分惊讶。).”可知，画线词所在处的意思为“震惊了现场的人”。故选C项。
3．D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The most important thing is to understand the long history，meaning and culture behind the painting.”可知，修复中国艺术品的重点在于要了解中国艺术品背后的历史。故选D项。
4．A 标题归纳题。根据第一段“The British Museum’s rich collection of ancient Chinese paintings has attracted many visitors.At the heart of this preservation and revival of Chinese art history is senior conservator(文物修复员) Qiu Jinxian(大英博物馆丰富的中国古画收藏吸引了众多的参观者。保存和复兴中国艺术史的核心是资深修复员邱锦仙。).”及第二段中的“Qiu is considered one of the museum’s most priceless treasures.‘We let the treasure treat the treasure，’ Kosek said.”及下文讲述邱女士修复文物的事件可知，本文主要讲述中国文物修复员邱锦仙在大英博物馆修复文物。所以标题应为“中国著名的文物修复员”。故选A项。
B
Three years into my postdoctoral(博士后) position，I decided I needed a new career plan.After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs，I had not landed a single interview.I was disappointed but not surprised.I was applying in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis，when many universities carried out hiring freezes，and my publication record didn’t stand out.
One day after my failed job search，my office mate was amazed by what a journal’s scientific illustrator had done to the sketches (草图) in her review article with artistic techniques.I thought to myself，“That would be such a fun job.” A long dormant(蛰伏的) dream of becoming an artist began to stir.
My family was bursting with mathematicians and engineers who pursued music and literature in their spare time，so it felt natural to have my daily life revolve around science，with art as my dreamy lunar companion.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea aside when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate.In the years that followed，I kept up my interest in art by taking drawing and painting classes at night.
I decided to test out a new career direction by creating similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters.I spent nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results.It was a fun task — something that engaged my artistic，creative side and made use of my scientific training.I felt I was on the right path.
It was exciting to find a career that drew on my diverse skill set.I did feel a sense of loss for not becoming an academic educator，and I worried I’d be letting down the people and institutions who’d invested time and resources in me.But it helped to remind me that my new career path wasn’t removed from science.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute，not far from my husband’s company，and my business is flying.
( )5．Why did the author fail to land a job at first
A．She lacked interview skills.
B．It was a very difficult period.
C．Her publications were of little value.
D．Universities adopted rigid hiring requirements.
( )6．What mainly influenced the author’s choice of science
A．Her family culture.
B．Her childhood dream.
C．Her talent for science.
D．Her colleague’s encouragement.
( )7．Which of the following best describes the author
A．Romantic and curious.
B．Creative and generous.
C．Humorous and hard-working.
D．Science-pursuing and considerate.
( )8．What can be the best title of the passage
A．Power from Science
B．Challenge of Job Hunting
C．Shift from Traditional Belief
D．Take-off with Artistic Wings
【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。作者讲述了自己的职业之旅，受家庭的熏陶，接受了科学的训练，获得了博士后学位。同时作者也在追求科学的基础上实现了自己对于艺术的追求，找到了理想的职业。
5．B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs，I had not landed a single interview.I was disappointed but not surprised.I was applying in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis，when many universities carried out hiring freezes，and my publication record didn’t stand out.”可知，作者没有找到工作是因为当时是金融危机的困难时期。故选B项。
6．A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“My family was bursting with mathematicians and engineers who pursued music and literature in their spare time，so it felt natural to have my daily life revolve around science，with art as my dreamy lunar companion.”可知，作者的家人很多是数学家和工程师，日常生活围绕着科学，因此可知她的家庭文化影响着作者对科学的选择。故选A项。
7．D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I spent nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results.It was a fun task — something that engaged my artistic，creative side and made use of my scientific training.I felt I was on the right path.”可知，尽管作者发挥了自己的艺术和创造性的一面，但是仍旧充分利用学到的科学知识，说明作者是有科学追求的；又根据倒数第一段中的“I did feel a sense of loss for not becoming an academic educator，and I worried I’d be letting down the people and institutions who’d invested time and resources in me.But it helped to remind me that my new career path wasn’t removed from science.”可知，作者担心会让在自己身上投入了资源和时间的人失望，说明作者是体贴他人的。因此可推断，作者是有科学追求和体贴他人的。故选D项。
8．D 标题归纳题。根据第二段中的“A long dormant(蛰伏的)dream of becoming an artist began to stir.”和最后一段中的“I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute，not far from my husband’s company，and my business is flying.”以及全文内容可知，作者讲述了自己对于艺术的追求。尽管接受了科学的训练，作者仍旧追求自己的艺术梦想，最后获得两者兼顾的事业。因此可推断D项“带着艺术的翅膀起飞”为最佳标题。故选D项。
Ⅱ.语法填空
I’ve had my fair share of travelling around China，and a recent week-long trip to Guizhou was my first time to the province.I tried looking up the meaning and significance of the name Guizhou before the trip，1．________ (basic) to have a reasonable idea of what was in store for me.But that was 2．________ hard task so I inquired from a Chinese colleague on the trip.From what she said，initially the province 3．________ (name) after a famous mountain called “Gui”，sort of noble in literal translation and “zhou”，which simply means province in Chinese.4．________ (keep) that in mind I set out on a journey of discovery and 5．________ I found was mind-blowing，a photographer’s paradise.Generally 6．________ (describe)as a mountainous province in southwestern China，with Guiyang as 7．________ (it)capital，the province is truly one of nature’s best kept pared to other leading 8．________ (province) in China，with regard 9．________ development，Guizhou has some catching-up to do.However，the province remains unique not only for its amazing landscape，10．________ for the role it played in the political history of modern China and the role it is to play in the world.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者去贵州的旅行经历及在旅行中对贵州的了解。
1．basically 考查副词。句意：旅行前，我试着查了一下贵州这个名字的内涵和意义，基本上是为了了解一下会有什么样的事情等待着自己。空处应用副词作状语，修饰动词不定式短语“to have... for me”。basic的副词形式是basically。故填basically。
2．a 考查冠词。句意：但那是一项艰巨的任务，所以我向旅途中的一位中国同事询问。task为可数名词，此处泛指一个任务，应用不定冠词，hard是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，因此使用不定冠词a。故填a。
3．was named 考查被动语态。句意：据她说，最初该省的名字取自一座名山“贵”，直译表示有几分高贵的意思，“州”在汉语中就是省的意思。根据句中的“initially”可知，此处讲述过去的事情，并且主语the province是动词name的承受者，因此谓语动词使用一般过去时的被动语态。be named after意为“以……命名”。故填was named。
4．Keeping 考查动词的-ing形式。句意：牢记这一点，我开始了一段探索之旅，我发现的是一个令人兴奋的地方，一个摄影师的天堂。分析句子结构可知，keep用作非谓语动词，它与句子主语“I”为逻辑上的主谓关系，因此使用动词的-ing形式作状语。故填Keeping。
5．what 考查主语从句。句意：同上题。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导主语从句，从句中的谓语动词found缺少宾语，表示“某事物”，因此使用what引导主语从句。故填what。
6．described 考查动词的-ed形式。句意：该省通常被描述为中国西南部的一个山区省份，以贵阳为首府，确实是大自然中保守得最好的秘密之一。分析句子结构可知，describe在句子中为非谓语动词，它与句子主语“the province”为逻辑上的动宾关系，因此使用动词的-ed形式作状语。故填described。
7．its 考查物主代词。句意：同上题。修饰名词capital应该使用形容词性物主代词。it的形容词性物主代词是its。故填its。
8．provinces 考查名词的数。句意：与中国其他领先的省份相比，贵州在发展方面还有一些要追赶的地方。province是可数名词，前有other修饰，因此province应该变复数。故填provinces。
9．to 考查介词。句意：同上题。固定短语with regard to表示“关于，在……方面，就……而论”。故填to。
10．but 考查固定结构。句意：然而，该省的独特之处不仅在于其令人惊叹的景观，还在于它在现代中国政治史上所扮演的角色以及它在世界上所扮演的角色。not only...but (also)...意为“不但……而且……”。该句中的“not only...but (also)...”连接了两个并列的短语“for its amazing landscape”和“for the role”。故填but。UNIT 5 Period Four
基础练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．With years of hard work，the villagers have turned the ________(沙漠) into green grassland.
2．It is not easy to ________(获得) the accuracy and fluency of a foreign language.
3．Miss Li obtained a teacher’s ________(证书)，and she is qualified to be a teacher now.
4．Building a wide road to the outside world is the top________(要事) for the villagers.
5．My mother used to ________(缝制) clothes for us siblings in the past.
6．He was ________ (指控) of having thrown the game by his teammates.
7．I’m determined to be a ________(律师) for the sake of justice and fairness.
8．The ______________(委员会) has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks.
【答案】1．desert 2．acquire
3．certificate 4．priority 5．sew
6．accused 7．lawyer 8．council
Ⅱ.短语填空
be popular with，take on responsibility，prepare oneself for，be suited to，a great deal of，up to，be related to
1．This kind of school uniform ________________________ the school students，especially senior high school students.
2．Mr Black is believed ____________________________ the accident and has been taken away by the police.
3．You should work hard and ______________________ the coming final examination.
4．It is ____________________ you to prepare dinner for the whole family today.And tomorrow will be my turn.
5．Helping others takes up __________________________ his free time.
6．I think this blue shirt ________________ you，e over and try it on.
7．You are old enough to __________________________ to take care of your sick parents.
【答案】1．is popular with 2．to be related to
3．prepare yourself for 4．up to
5．a great deal of 6．is suited to
7．take on responsibility
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．This beer is not bad.I’m beginning ______________ it.
这啤酒不错。我正开始了解它的味道。
2．You’ve got so many things to __________．Can you manage all by yourself
你有这么多事情要处理，你一个人忙得过来吗？
3．It’s __________________________ to clean the classroom.
今天由你来打扫教室。
4．__________________ in bed，Mike heard someone calling him from outside of the window.
迈克躺在床上的时候，听到在窗户外面有人叫他。
5．You should ________________________________________ in this activity.
在这个活动中，你要承担更多的责任。
【答案】1．to acquire a taste for 2．attend to
3．up to you 4．While lying
5．take on more responsibilities
提升练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Liang Kaiyu，a 30-year-old engineer，lost his left leg above the knee in an explosion when testing his self-built automatic electronic motor in January 2020．He used his engineering skills to make his prosthetic(假肢的) leg more comfortable and powerful than a real leg.
“I have experienced some awkward moments while using the prosthetic leg，which has made me think about how to upgrade it，” Liang says. “Security checks when travelling，especially at airports，can be a bit problematic；others include trying on clothes in fitting rooms，shoes at shopping malls，and changing from ‘feet’ to a running blade before jogging.” Since late 2020，he has upgraded his high-tech prosthesis.One of the latest upgrades is the addition of coloured LED lights to his running blade.
He has become an overnight Internet hit on short-video streaming platforms for sharing his designs and upgrades on his high-tech prosthetic leg to make it close to，or even better than，a real one.Liang says，“Although China has millions of amputees(截肢患者)，people with a prosthesis are still a rare sight on the street.I hope my videos can be inspiring to people struggling through tough times，just like I have been through.Even a smile will make it worth it.”
Since his optimism and courage made national headlines，Liang has gone viral on social media.On a micro-blogging platform，his story has gained more than 21 million views so far.Many users refer to him by the nickname “Iron Leg Man”．“What amazes me most is not your skills，but your confidence after such a disaster，” a netizen named Modaren says.
To advance functional performance and help amputees maintain or regain their freedom of movement，Liang has provided his experience and suggestions to several prosthetics companies.“If there is a good opportunity，I want to make high-tech prosthetics accessible and affordable to more amputees in China，” Liang says.
( )1．What caused Liang to upgrade his prosthetic leg
A．His plan to run faster.
B．The quality of his prosthetic leg.
C．His enthusiasm for innovation.
D．The inconveniences from his prosthetic leg.
( )2．Why does Liang share his videos
A．To earn his living.
B．To attract more followers.
C．To encourage the people in trouble.
D．To show off his professional skills.
( )3．Which of the following can best describe Liang
A．Optimistic and confident.
B．Honest and courageous.
C．Determined and modest.
D．Considerate and humorous.
( )4．What can we learn from the story
A．Two heads are better than one.
B．It’s never too late to do what you like.
C．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了工程师梁开宇升级了自己的高科技假肢，并在短视频平台上分享这一切。他因此一夜爆红。
1．D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“‘I have experienced some awkward moments while using the prosthetic leg，which has made me think about how to upgrade it.’ Liang says，‘Security checks when travelling，especially at airports，can be a bit problematic: others include trying on clothes in fitting rooms，shoes at shopping malls，and changing from ‘feet’ to a running blade before jogging.’”可知，他之所以要升级自己的假肢，是因为他的假肢给他的生活带来诸多不便。故选D项。
2．C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“‘Although China has millions of amputees(截肢患者)，people with a prosthesis are still a rare sight on the street.I hope my videos can be inspiring to people struggling through tough times，just like I have been through.Even a smile will make it worth it.’”可知，他分享短视频的目的是为了鼓舞那些处于困境的人。故选C项。
3．A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Since his optimism and courage made national headlines，Liang has gone viral on social media.”可知，他很乐观；根据本段中的“‘What amazes me most is not your skills，but your confidence after such a disaster’”可推断，他是一个自信的人。故选A项。
4．C 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，梁开宇由于意外而失去了膝盖以上的左腿，并戴上了假肢，但是他并没有被困难击倒，反而利用自己的工程技术使自己的假肢比真腿更加舒适、有力。即，他并没有被困难打倒，并且用自己所长使自己更强大。四个选项分别意为：A项“Two heads are better than one(三个臭皮匠顶一个诸葛亮。).”；B项“It’s never too late to do what you like(做自己喜欢的事，永远都不晚。).”；C项“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger(杀不死你的，会让你更强大。).”；D项“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step(千里之行，始于足下。).”。只有C项最符合文意。故选C项。
Ⅱ.七选五
Worrying problems are everywhere in our daily life.How to solve them？The answer is that we must equip ourselves to deal with different kinds of worries by learning the three basic steps of problem analysis.The three steps are：
Get the facts
Why is it so important to get the facts？Unless you have the facts，you can’t possibly attempt to solve your problem intelligently.Without the facts，all you can do is wandering around in confusion.It is not an easy job to get facts.When you are worried，your emotions are riding high.__1__
When trying to get the facts，you can pretend that you are collecting this information not for yourself but for some other person.__2__ You can also pretend that you are a lawyer preparing to agree.Try to get all the facts both on your side and the other side of the case.You will generally find the truth lies somewhere in between.
__3__
Whenever you are worried，write down the questions that make you worry.And write out all the various steps you could take and then the probable consequences of each step.For example，what am I worrying about？What can I do about it？Here is what I’m going to do about it.After carefully weighing all the facts，you can calmly come to a decision.
Act on that decision
__4__ How can you break the worrying habit before it breaks you？Crowd worry out of your mind by keeping busy.Plenty of action is one of the best ways to cure worry.__5__ If you know a situation is beyond your power，say to yourself：“It is so；it can’t be otherwise.” Don’t permit little things to ruin your happiness.Try to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness.
A．Analyse the facts
B．Accept what can’t be avoided.
C．Decide how much anxiety a thing may be worth.
D．This will help you to take a cold and fair view of the evidence.
E．There comes a time when you must decide and never look back.
F．But here are two ideas that can help you see the facts in a clear and objective way.
G．Unless you take your action，all your facts－findings and analyses－are a sheer waste of energy.
【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。在日常生活中，我们不可避免地会遇到很多问题。那么如何去处理这些问题呢？在本文中作者给人们提出了帮助解决问题的一些措施。比如，首先要弄清事实的性质，然后要对事实进行分析，而且作者建议人们要接受那些不可避免的事情，不要让烦琐小事干扰自己的心情。
1．F 在本段中，作者介绍了了解事实的重要性和难度，然后在下一段介绍了两种获取事实的方法，由此判断F项“But here are two ideas that can help you see the facts in a clear and objective way.”可以起到承上启下的作用。故选F项。
2．D 前句内容是建议在试图了解事实时，要假装正在为别人而不是为自己收集此信息。由此推断空处应该是对这种做法进行解释，而D项“This will help you to take a cold and fair view of the evidence(这样能帮助你对证据持有更公正的看法。).”可以承接上文，说明原因。故选D项。
3．A 此题为一个小标题。由本段的内容，尤其是“And write out all the various steps you could take and then the probable consequences of each step.”。可知，本段说明如何去分析存在的问题和情况，由此确定A项“Analyse the facts(分析事实)”可以概括本段中心。故选A项。
4．G 根据本部分的小标题Act on that decision可以判断本段内容是关于如何采取行动的，而G项“Unless you take your action，all your facts—findings and analyses — are a sheer waste of energy.”也是关于如何采取措施。故选G项。
5．B 根据空后内容“If you know a situation is beyond your power，say to yourself：‘It is so；it can’t be otherwise.’”可以判断作者建议人们要接受事实，不要让一些小事毁掉自己的快乐。B项“Accept what can’t be avoided.”符合语境。故选B项。
Ⅲ.语法填空
The Getty Centre sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains，1．________(tower) above the city of Los Angeles.The museum was 2．________(origin) constructed to house the vast art collection belonging to oil tycoon J．Paul Getty.Today，the modernist complex 3．________(stock) with so many art works that the exhibit arenas can show just a part of them at a time，making the artistic special exhibitions a highlight of any visit to the Getty.
The Centre’s award-winning architect，Richard Meier，did 4．________ outstanding job of creating a public space that has surprised many visitors.Visitors go to the Getty thinking they are visiting a museum with works of art on the inside.5．________ they discover instead is a work of art with a museum inside.Meier took some basic 6．________(material): metal，stone and glass.Working with a billion-dollar budget，he combined them to create a work of architecture that can excite visitors as much as the art collection inside 7．________(do).Around every corner and at every turn，there is a new view 8．________ store for guests.And then，just 9．________ they think they have seen it all，a new fountain or landscape pops up.
In addition to museum tours，the Getty also provides various free on-site tours，including tours of the gardens.These explorations are a must for anyone 10．________(interest) in learning more about Meier’s techniques and ideas.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了坐落在洛杉矶市圣莫尼卡山脉的山顶上的盖蒂中心。
1．towering 考查动词的-ing形式。句意：盖蒂中心坐落在洛杉矶市圣莫尼卡山脉的山顶上。分析句子结构和意思可知，本句已有谓语“sits on”且无连词，非谓语动词tower与逻辑主语The Getty Centre是主谓关系，应用动词的-ing形式作状语。故填towering。
2．originally 考查副词。句意：该博物馆起初是为收藏石油大亨保罗·盖蒂的大量艺术品而建造的。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要副词作状语，修饰谓语“was constructed”，表示“起初”的意思。故填originally。
3．is stocked 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：今天，这个现代主义建筑群里堆满了如此多的艺术作品，以至于展览场一次只能展示其中的一部分，这使得艺术特别展览成为参观盖蒂的亮点。分析句子结构和意思可知，这句话描述的是现在的事实，谓语用一般现在时。be stocked with...意为“备有”，主语“the modernist complex”是单数，be动词用is。故填is stocked。
4．an 考查冠词。句意：该中心屡获殊荣的建筑师理查德·梅尔创造了一个令许多游客感到惊讶的公共空间，他为此做了出色的工作。分析句子结构和意思可知，job是可数名词单数形式，前面要有不定冠词修饰，泛指“一个”。空后outstanding的发音是以元音音素开头，所以用an。故填an。
5．What 考查主语从句。句意：相反，他们发现的是里面有一个博物馆的一件艺术品。分析句子结构和意思可知，“___5__ they discover instead”是主语从句，从句中缺少动词discover的宾语，指物，用what，表示“什么”。空处位于句首，单词首字母应大写。故填What。
6．materials 考查名词的数。句意：梅尔带去了一些基本的材料：金属、石头和玻璃。分析句子结构和意思可知，material是可数名词，这里指金属、石头和玻璃等很多材料，所以用复数形式。故填materials。
7．does 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：他以十亿美元的预算，将它们结合起来，创造了一件建筑作品，该作品能像室内艺术品一样让游客兴奋不已。分析句子结构和意思可知，“the art collection inside ___7__(do)”是比较状语从句，句子描述的是现在的情况，时态用一般现在时。空处作谓语，主语是单数名词“the art collection”，助动词do用第三人称单数形式。故填does。
8．in 考查介词。句意：在每一个角落和每一个转弯处，都有一个供客人欣赏的新风景。短语in store for为固定搭配，意为“等待着；即将面临的。”故填in。
9．when 考查时间状语从句。句意：然后，就在他们认为自己已经看到了一切的时候，一个新的喷泉或风景出现了。分析句子结构和意思可知，“___9__ they think they have seen it all”是时间状语从句，所以用连词when引导。故填when。
10．interested 考查形容词。句意：这些探索对于任何有兴趣了解梅尔技术和思想的人来说都是必需的。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里用形容词interested作后置定语，修饰前面的代词anyone，表示“对……感兴趣”的意思。故填interested。
Ⅳ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，21st Century正在举办 “分享一本好书”的活动，邀请你投稿，请你就此写一篇英语短文。
内容包括：
1．谈谈你对阅读的看法；
2．分享一本对你影响最大的书。
注意：
1．词数80左右，开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam，
I feel it a great honour to be welcomed to get involved in such a meaningful activity.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
One possible version：
Dear Sir or Madam，
I feel it a great honour to be welcomed to get involved in such a meaningful activity.
As for me，reading an instructive book is just like talking with a learned person.It is universally acknowledged that reading lays a solid foundation for further learning.Additionally，a wide range of reading can broaden our horizon and enrich our amateur life.As a matter of fact，I believe，only through reading can the soul be nourished and the ambition be inspired.
When it comes to the books I’ve read，A Global History has had a far-reaching influence on me.The book is about the history of the world from the historical age to modern times.Not only has it incredibly enlarged my knowledge and benefited me to see the world logically，but also it has got me enthusiastic about history.If you’re looking for something of this sort to read，it’s really a good choice.
Yours，
Li HuaUNIT 5 LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER
(满分：120分 建议用时：120分钟)
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
Bilingual Secretary Wanted
Our International Exchange Department requires one part-time bilingual secretary for our office.He/She must be native Mandarin speaker with excellent English competence (better with Japanese).We ask for 8 hours a week (from Monday to Saturday)，and working schedule is negotiable.However，English corners are arranged on Thursdays，and therefore we need you to be on site from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m.Attractive salary and good benefits package，including chances to exchange to foreign countries，are offered to junior and senior students with excellent secretarial skills，the ability to communicate，an outgoing personality and a strong sense of responsibility.
Please hand in applications with photo，and email to uniied@, or call 400-800-100 during office hours to get further information.
International Exchange Department
Advanced Math Teaching Assistants in Need
The Mathematics Department is looking for two Advanced math teaching assistants.The job is mainly to help freshmen students to deal with math assignments and projects，as well as prepare them for final exams in Week 16．
We hope those applying for the position could meet the following requirements.First，it’s necessary for the applicants to be skilled at math.Second，he/she should have at least 2 “A”s in math-related courses with GPA no less than 4.0．Third，the job asks for excellence in both professional skills and patience.
For those who are interested in the position，please send your resume to unimd@ before September 15th.
Dr Jessica Smith，
Mathematics Department
Part-time Job Recruitment
Technology Support Department lacks several assistants to work at its help desk.
Contents: A customer service job — answering questions，helping people solve their computer problems，providing basic teaching to new users，etc.
Requirement: The Advanced Computer Test Certificate；good interpersonal skills；enthusiasm.
Work hours：from 6 a.m.to 2 a.m.
early mornings (6 a.m.— 9 a.m.): 2 persons； mornings (9 a.m.— 12 a.m.): 1 person
afternoons (12 p.m.— 6 p.m.): (full) evenings (6 p.m.— 11 p.m.): (full)
late nights (11 p.m.— 2 a.m.): 2 persons； weekends: 3 persons
If you are interested，please come to Luking Library 2F (East Side) Room 213 and fill in the forms.An interview will be arranged afterwards.New positions for the next semester will be released in December.
Mr Luke Johnson，
Technology Support Department
( )1．If you get the position as a secretary，you ________．
A．have to assist in English corner
B．have a tight schedule during the week
C．have the chance to be an exchange student in foreign universities anytime during university
D．must be a native English speaker who can speak fluent Chinese
( )2．Why are there so many job vacancies in Technology Support Department
A．Because the interview is challenging.
B．Because applicants have to fill in complicated forms.
C．Because applicants have to work irregular hours.
D．Because you have to help other people all the time.
( )3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisements
A．The advertisements can be found on the school website.
B．Call for further information of math teaching assistants before September 15th.
C．More job vacancies in the Mathematics Department will be available in December.
D．The International Exchange Department needs a communicative and responsible secretary.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了三份兼职工作的招聘信息。
1．A 细节理解题。根据Bilingual Secretary Wanted部分中的“However，English corners are arranged on Thursdays，and therefore we need you to be on site from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m.(英语角安排在星期四，所以我们需要你在下午3点到5点之间到英语角。)”由此可知，双语秘书需要在英语角帮忙。故选A项。
2．C 推理判断题。根据Part-time Job Recruitment部分中的Work hours的时间安排“from 6 a.m.to 2 a.m. early mornings (6 a.m.— 9 a.m.): 2 persons；mornings (9 a.m.—12 a.m.): 1 person；afternoons (12 p.m.— 6 p.m.): (full)evenings (6 p.m.— 11 p.m.): (full)；late nights: (11 p.m.— 2 a.m.): 2 persons；weekends: 3 persons”可知，技术支持部需要在多个时段工作的兼职人员，这可能是该部门有很多职位空缺的原因。故选C项。
3．D 细节理解题。根据Bilingual Secretary Wanted部分中的“are offered to junior and senior students with excellent secretarial skills，the ability to communicate，an outgoing personality and a strong sense of responsibility”可知，国际交流部为具有优秀的秘书技能、良好的沟通能力、性格外向、责任心强的大三、大四的双语秘书提供出国交流学习的机会。由此可知，国际交流部需要一个善于沟通和负责任的双语秘书。故选D项。
B
Twenty-five years ago，most young Britons wanted a career in law，to be a doctor，or，if they were creative enough，to take up singing.But today，things stand differently.
According to a survey by Tesco Mobile，a UK company，the “dream job” of young people aged between 16 and 25 in the UK is a video blogger，or “vlogger”．The survey，carried out among 1,002 people，found that as much as 40 percent of them put vlogger as their number one choice on a list of ideal careers.
This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media.They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world，without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way.
In the past，the biggest stars were trained by the Hollywood studios；now，anyone with a computer camera can become a star.Vloggers are the big stars of today because they are normal people interacting with their fans about everyday life.
However，what people see is only the bright side of being a vlogger and they fail to notice the fact that only those who are successful earn fame and fortune.For every success，there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line.There are the dreams that come true and the dreams that remain dreams forever.
Although being vloggers is popular，some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame，but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies.Young Israeli David Leshaw，for example，runs a business called the Finishers Club.It’s an online platform for runners to keep a record of their races.His job allows him to express his enthusiasm，and is always a learning experience.And that’s enough for him.
( )4．What is the passage mainly about
A．Most young Britons choose to be vloggers as their job.
B．The Internet is influencing young Britons’ career choice.
C．The Internet is taking the place of traditional studios.
D．Young Britons cannot find jobs without the Internet.
( )5．Why do more and more young Britons choose to be vloggers
A．Vloggers can earn greater fame and more money on the Internet.
B．There is too much competition in the traditional show business.
C．The Internet makes it convenient to enter show business.
D．Anyone with a computer will surely become a star.
( )6．What can we infer from Paragraph 5
A．Only a few vloggers can be famous and wealthy.
B．A vlogger cannot earn fame and fortune.
C．People seldom see the bright side of being a vlogger.
D．Dreams will always remain dreams.
( )7．What do young people like David do on the Internet
A．Learn from others. B．Become an online hit.
C．Hold running races. D．Combine jobs with hobbies.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章对现在英国年轻人的职业倾向的改变进行了介绍和分析。
4．B 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段最后一句“But today，things stand differently.”和第三段第一句“This change is undoubtedly as a result of the Internet and social media(这种改变无疑是网络和社交媒体的结果。).”可知，现在英国年轻人的职业倾向的改变是因为网络和社交媒体，所以现在互联网影响着英国年轻人的职业选择。全文围绕这个主题展开。故选B项。
5．C 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“They have made it so much easier to reach audience of the world，without having to enter a career in show business in the traditional way(它们使接触世界上的观众变得更容易，可以不用传统的方式进入表演行业。).”可知，they是指“the Internet and social media(网络和社交媒体)”。由此可知，越来越多的英国年轻人选择成为视频博主的原因是网络和社交媒体使进入表演行业更加容易。故选C项。
6．A 推理判断题。根据第五段第二句“For every success，there are hundreds of others who never get off the starting line.”可知，从事视频博主的人的成功率很低。由此可知，只有很少的视频博主能够获得名声和财富。故选A项。
7．D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Although being vloggers is popular，some young people choose to follow careers that don’t necessarily earn them fame，but allow them to make good use of the Internet to share their hobbies(尽管成为视频博主很流行，但是一些年轻人选择那些不一定能给他们带来名声，但是能让他们利用网络来分享他们的爱好的职业。).”和“for example”可知，David就是选择将职业和爱好相结合的例子。故选D项。
C
Every day，across the US，there are people sitting in towers more than 100 feet in the air alone，scanning the distance for signs of smoke.They are fire watchers，also known as our eyes in the sky.
What is it like to be a fire watcher？Peter Naumann，a former fire watcher，tells about a typical day.“I’d get up at 5:30，eat a quick breakfast，and scan the area for smoke once every hour.” Other duties include reporting to headquarters twice each day，cutting firewood and so on.Aside from these required routines，a fire watcher should have hobbies and like reading，which helps pass the time.
While it might sound like a quiet life to some，at any moment，an adventure could begin.“Rainstorms and thunderstorms were a tough time.I had to be awake all through，looking for where the lightning was striking，” says Naumann.Sometimes，fire watchers also need to act as backcountry dispatchers(调度员).For example，Naumann once aided in the rescue of an injured horse rider.
It may seem surprising that the life of a fire watcher is very much the same all these years.Even much of the technology used in the early days is still used today.For example，the Osborne Firefinder is a tool that gives compass headings for fire locations.This tool has been in use for nearly 100 years.Today，fire watchers have the added help of spotter planes，helicopters and satellite imaging.
With more and more new technology，why do we still need fire watchers？“Ideally，you should have someone who knows the land features and the weather conditions，” says Naumann.Also，fire watchers are able to see things that satellite imaging cannot，such as the difference between cloud-to-cloud lightning and ground strikes.
So the fire watchers still hike to their posts each fire season.Why？They are our eyes in the sky.
( )8．What do fire watchers do while on duty
A．They read books to pass the time.
B．They inspect the area regularly.
C．They take on rescue work to seek adventure.
D．They carry out multi-tasks frequently.
( )9．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Naumann doesn’t work as a fire watcher now.
B．Some people thinks a fire watcher’s life is quiet.
C．Great changes have taken place in fire watchers’ lives.
D．The author thinks fire watchers are still needed now.
( )10．Why is Osborne Firefinder mentioned in Paragraph 4
A．To list the added help fire watchers have got.
B．To stress the importance of using technology.
C．To give an example of how skilled fire watchers are.
D．To show the little change in fire detecting technology.
( )11．What accounts for the irreplaceable role of fire watchers
A．Technology may fail to perform some tasks.
B．Technology has hardly advanced over the years.
C．Humans are still needed to report to headquarters.
D．Humans are specialists in land features and weather.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了天空之眼——在美国各地的火灾警戒员。
8．B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Peter Naumann，a former fire watcher，tells about a typical day.‘I’d get up at 5:30，eat a quick breakfast，and scan the area for smoke once every hour.’ Other duties include reporting to headquarters twice each day，cutting firewood and so on.”可知，火灾警戒员值勤时会定期检查该地区。故选B项。
9．C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Peter Naumann，a former fire watcher”可知，A项表述无误；根据第三段中的“While it might sound like a quiet life to some”可知，B项表述无误；根据最后两段的内容可知，现在火灾警戒员仍然是需要的，所以D项表述无误；根据第四段第一句“It may seem surprising that the life of a fire watcher is very much the same all these years.”可知，火灾警戒员的生活这些年几乎是一样的，故C项表述与原文不符。故选C项。
10．D 推理判断题。根据第四段可知，看起来可能让人惊讶的是，这些年来，火灾警戒员的生活几乎没有什么变化。甚至早期使用的许多技术今天仍在使用。例如，奥斯本寻火器是一种可以提供火灾位置的罗盘方向的工具。这种工具已经使用了近100年。由此可推断，提到了奥斯本寻火器为了显示火灾探测技术的变化不大。故选D项。
11．A 推理判断题。根据第五段诺曼所说的话可知，理想情况下，你应该找一个了解地形特征和天气状况的人。此外，火灾观测者还能看到卫星图像无法看到的东西，比如云与云之间的闪电和地面打击之间的区别。 由此可推断，导致了火灾警戒员不可替代的作用是因为技术可能无法完成某些任务。故选A项。
D
Alan Mathison Turing was born in England in 1912．Like many talents who go on to do great things，Turing showed his incredible intelligence from a very young age.In fact，by the time he was halfway through primary school，Turing’s teachers had already realised he was a mathematical genius.He could do complex calculating in his head even though he had never been taught about it.
Fortunately，Turing was the opposite of Hawking，and he loved school.Proof of this is the extreme lengths he would go just to get to class.For example，on one occasion when there was a train strike，Turing even cycled 60 miles to attend.Now that’s devotion!
However，in spite of Turing’s scholarly attitude and his obvious genius，his teachers had their concerns about his future.This is because well-known schools in Britain like the ones Turing attended regarded the classics，such as Latin and Greek as the most important，not subjects like math and science.Turing’s proud teachers even wrote letters to his parents asking them to convince the young man to focus more on the classics.Imagine how different the world might be if the young Turing had listened to his teachers! Thankfully，his love for all things scientific and mathematical meant there was no chance of that.
After finishing secondary school，Turing completed a degree in mathematics at King’s College Cambridge，and then obtained his PhD from Princeton University in the USA．It was during these university years that he invented the Turing Machine，which is considered by many people to be the earliest version of a computer processing unit.It sounds unbelievable that anybody could have invented something which was similar to a computer in 1936．But that just shows how far ahead of his time Alan Turing was，even when he was still a young man.
( )12．What can be inferred about Turing according to Paragraph 1—2
A．He maintained interest in the classics.
B．He rejected attending famous schools.
C．He showed a strong desire for schooling.
D．He ignored parents’ advice on course selection.
( )13．What does the writer think of the Turing Machine
A．He argues it’s still limited in many functions.
B．He thinks it’s influential in computer history.
C．He doubts if it is truly invented by a young man.
D．He considers the construction of such machines impossible.
( )14．What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage
A．To indicate the link between genius and success.
B．To illustrate the invention of the Turing Machine.
C．To stress the impact of teachers’ guidance on Turing’s life.
D．To introduce Turing’s genius，scholarly attitude and achievement.
( )15．What does Turing’s story tell us
A．Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
B．Ordinary people hope，while talented people create.
C．Contented with little，yet wishing for more.
D．Chances favour the minds that are prepared.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国的艾伦·马西森·图灵的天才、学术态度和成就。图灵的故事告诉我们：没有热情成就不了伟业。
12．C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For example，on one occasion when there was a train strike，Turing even cycled 60 miles to attend.Now that’s devotion！”可知，他表现出上学的强烈愿望。故选C项。
13．B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It sounds unbelievable that anybody could have invented something which was similar to a computer in 1936．But that just shows how far ahead of his time Alan Turing was，even when he was still a young man.”可知，作者认为图灵机在计算机历史上很有影响力。故选B项。
14．D 推理判断题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其根据第一段“Like many talents who go on to great things，Turing showed his incredible intelligence from a very young age(像许多有才华的人一样，图灵在很小的时候就显示出了惊人的智慧。).”以及第三段中的“However，in spite of Turing’s scholarly attitude and his obvious genius”以及最后一段中的“It was during these university years that he invented the Turing Machine，which is considered by many people to be the earliest version of a computer processing unit(正是在大学期间，他发明了图灵机，这被许多人认为是计算机处理单元的最早版本。).”可知，本文写作目的是介绍图灵的天才、学术态度和成就。故选D项。
15．A 推理判断题。根据第二段以及最后一段中的“It sounds unbelievable that anybody could have invented something which was similar to a computer in 1936．But that just shows how far ahead of his time Alan Turing was，even when he was still a young man(在1936年，居然有人能发明出类似于计算机的东西，这听起来令人难以置信。但这恰恰说明了艾伦·图灵在他的时代是多么的超前，甚至在他还年轻的时候。).”可知，图灵的故事告诉我们：没有热情成就不了伟业。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Have you ever got a lot done only to find that you were not any closer to your main objective (目标) What I’m talking about is spending too much of your time doing things you think are important but really aren’t.
I remember doing a lot of little useless things in my days as a sales person. The main key to becoming good at sales is to spend the majority of your time selling. __16__ But what did I spend my time doing I organised my desk，filed papers，made contact sheets，set appointments with non-decision makers，learnt more sales skills，etc. __17__
__18__ The problem is that many people get into the habit of taking busy action，things that just keep you busy instead of bringing you closer to your goals.
__19__ First，you need to figure out the two or three things that are the most important to your achievement. Then，schedule out your time so that you are spending at least 70% of your time dealing with those things. Anything that isn’t part of those important things should be pushed to the end of the day or not be worked on at all if possible.
Being able to focus your actions on doing the few things that make the biggest impact on obtaining your end result is a skill. __20__ Your goals will be achieved faster and your life will be improved greatly. Continue wasting your time on doing a lot of things that don’t matter and you’ll probably be where you are now a year from today and that’s a regret you can do without.
A．So what should you do about this
B．That’s something a second grader could figure out.
C．Yet keeping focused is often easier said than done.
D．It’s as important to work smart as it is to work hard.
E．Needless to say，I failed at being a sales person.
F．Once mastered，it will put you ahead of the majority of people.
G．One of the keys to success that you probably already know is to take action.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作者结合自己做销售的经历介绍了如何实现自己的目标。
16．B 根据上文“I remember doing a lot of little useless things in my days as a sales person. The main key to becoming good at sales is to spend the majority of your time selling(我记得我做销售的时候做过很多没用的小事情。擅长销售的关键是把你的大部分时间花在销售上。).”可知，上文说明了做销售的关键，本句应承接上文对此进行评价：这是一个二年级学生都能理解的事情，并与下一句“But what did I spend my time doing？”形成转折，故B项“这是一个二年级学生都能理解的事情。”符合语境。故选B项。
17．E 根据上文“But what did I spend my time doing I organised my desk，filed papers，made contact sheets，set appointments with non-decision makers，learnt more sales skills，etc(但我把时间花在了什么上呢？我整理我的桌子、整理文件、制作联系表、与非决策者约定时间并学习更多的销售技巧，等等。).”可知，作者并没有把大部分时间花在销售上，所以最后是失败。故E项“不用说，我做销售失败了。”符合语境。故选E项。
18．G 根据后文“The problem is that many people get into the habit of taking busy action，things that just keep you busy instead of bringing you closer to your goals(问题是许多人养成了忙碌的习惯，这些事情只会让你忙碌，而不是让你更接近你的目标。).”可知，后文提到了问题是许多人养成了忙碌的习惯，这不会更接近目标，可知本句是在说明接近目标、取得成功的做法：采取行动。故G项“你可能已经知道，成功的关键之一就是采取行动。”符合语境。故选G项。
19．A 根据后文“First，you need to figure out the two or three things that are the most important to your achievement. Then，schedule out your time so that you are spending at least 70% of your time dealing with those things. Anything that isn’t part of those important things should be pushed to the end of the day or not be worked on at all if possible(首先，你需要弄清楚对你的成就最重要的两到三件事。然后，安排好你的时间，这样你至少要花70%的时间来处理这些事情。任何与这些重要事情无关的事情都应该推到最后，或者如果可能的话就不要再做了。).”可知，后文介绍了实现目标的具体步骤，故A项“那么你该怎么做呢？”符合语境。故选A项。
20．F 根据上文“Being able to focus your actions on doing the few things that make the biggest impact on obtaining your end result is a skill(能够将你的行动集中在对你的最终结果产生最大影响的少数事情上是一种技能。).”以及后文“Your goals will be achieved faster and your life will improve greatly. Continue wasting your time on doing a lot of things that don’t matter and you’ll probably be where you are now a year from today and that’s a regret you can do without(你的目标会更快地实现，你的生活也会大大改善。继续浪费你的时间在那些无关紧要的事情上，你可能会在一年后的今天成为现在的样子，这是一个你可以不后悔的遗憾。).”可知，上文提到了一项技能，推测本句承接上文说明这一技能的作用：一旦掌握，你就会领先于大多数人。故F项“一旦掌握，你就会领先于大多数人。”符合语境。故选F项。
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
It was already 11:00 p.m.，Christmas Eve of 2009．Herman and I locked our store and went home.We were not __21__ because some child’s gift was still on the layaway(预付订金购货法) shelf.The person who had put a dollar down on the package never __22__．
Early Christmas morning we and our twelve-year-old son，Tom，opened gifts.But there was something dull about this Christmas.Tom was growing up；I __23__ his childish eagerness of past years.And then a strange __24__ suddenly appeared inside.It seemed to be telling me to go to the store.Looking at the icy sidewalk outside，I said to myself，“That’s __25__！” But it wouldn’t leave me alone.__26__，it was getting stronger.Finally，unable to stand it，I got dressed and __27__ my way to the store.
In front stood two boys with no hats or gloves.The younger one’s face was wet with __28__， but seeing me，he stopped crying.I immediately __29__ them into the store.“My little brother Jimmy wants __30__. We have these three dollars.” I looked at the money and then their __31__ faces.“I’m sorry，” I said，“but we have no ...” Then the remaining package caught my eye.I __32__ it and there was a pair of skates! What a miracle! And miracle added upon miracle，they were his __33__．They fit well.
The older boy __34__ the dollars to me.I refused and said the skates were a Christmas gift for Jimmy.Their smiles stretched wide.What I saw in Jimmy’s eyes was pure joy，which was beautiful.My __35__ rose.
( )21．A．optimistic B．happy
C．upset D．afraid
( )22．A．returned B．approved
C．engaged D．responded
( )23．A．ignored B．forgot
C．anticipated D．missed
( )24．A．dream B．trick
C．voice D．challenge
( )25．A．crazy B．scary
C．romantic D．natural
( )26．A．Generally B．Naturally
C．Actually D．Fortunately
( )27．A．felt B．found
C．changed D．struggled
( )28．A．liquids B．tears
C．snow D．sweat
( )29．A．carried B．forced
C．hurried D．followed
( )30．A．gloves B．miracles
C．hats D．skates
( )31．A．angry B．eager
C．awkward D．curious
( )32．A．opened B．moved
C．recognised D．approached
( )33．A．discovery B．prize
C．welfare D．size
( )34．A．promised B．lent
C．presented D．owed
( )35．A．spirits B．expectations
C．strength D．income
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在圣诞节的一大清早去了自家的商店，那儿还有一个包裹没有被取走。作者看到两兄弟站在商店门口，哥哥说弟弟想要溜冰鞋，作者打开了那个包裹，刚好是溜冰鞋，作者并没有收钱，送给了那个弟弟当圣诞节礼物。
21．B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们很不高兴，因为某个孩子的礼物还在预付订金购货法的架子上。由下文中的“because some child’s gift was still on the layaway(预付订金购货法) shelf”可知，某个孩子的礼物还在预付订金购货法的架子上，所以作者不高兴。故选B项。
22．A 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那个在包裹上押了一美元的人再也没有回来。returned回来；approved批准；engaged从事；responded回答。由倒数第二段中的“the remaining package”可知，没有人来取包裹。由此可知，那个在包裹上押了一美元的人再也没有回来。故选A项。
23．D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我怀念他童年时代的那种渴望。ignored忽视；forgot忘记；anticipated预料；missed怀念。由上文中的“Tom was growing up”可知，汤姆长大了，作者怀念他童年时代的那种渴望。故选D项。
24．C 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后一个奇怪的声音突然出现在里面。dream梦想；trick技巧；voice声音；challenge挑战。由下文中的“It seemed to be telling me”可知，那是一个声音。故选C项。
25．A 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对自己说，“那太疯狂了！” crazy疯狂的；scary可怕的；romantic浪漫的；natural自然的。由上文中的“the icy sidewalk outside”可知，外面人行道结冰了，因此要出门是疯狂的。故选A项。
26．C 考查副词词义辨析。句意：实际上，它越来越强了。Generally大概；Naturally自然地；Actually实际上；Fortunately幸运地。由下文中的“unable to stand it”可知，实际上，那个声音越来越强了。故选C项。
27．D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我实在无法忍受，穿好衣服，艰难地去了商店。由上文中的“the icy sidewalk outside”可知，外面人行道结冰，所以作者艰难地去了商店。struggle to do sth意为“挣扎着做某事”。故选D项。
28．B 考查名词词义辨析。句意：弟弟的脸被泪水打湿了，但看到我，他停止了哭泣。liquids液体；tears眼泪；snow雪；sweat汗水。由下文中的“he stopped crying”可知，弟弟在哭，因此脸是被泪水打湿。故选B项。
29．C 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我立即催促他们进了商店。由下文中的“them into the store”及上文中的“with no hats or gloves”可知，那两兄弟没有戴帽子也没有戴手套，因此很冷，所以作者立即催促他们进了商店。hurried意为“催促”。故选C项。
30．D 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的小弟弟吉米想要溜冰鞋。gloves手套；miracles奇迹；hats帽子；skates溜冰鞋。由下文中的“a pair of skates”可知，吉米想要溜冰鞋。故选D项。
31．B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我看了看钱，又看了看他们急切的脸。 angry生气的；eager热切的；awkward尴尬的；curious好奇的。由上文中的“My little brother Jimmy wants”可知，他们想要溜冰鞋，因此是热切的脸。故选B项。
32．A 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我打开它，发现有一双溜冰鞋！opened打开；moved移动；recognised识别；approached接近。由下文中的“there was a pair of skates”可知，作者打开那个包裹，发现有一双溜冰鞋。故选A项。
33．D 考查名词词义辨析。句意：奇迹再加上奇迹，它们都是他的尺寸。discovery发现；prize奖品；welfare福利；size尺寸。由下文中的“They fit well.”可知，那双溜冰鞋刚好是吉米的尺寸。故选D项。
34．C 考查动词词义辨析。句意：年长的男孩把美元递给我。由下文中的“I refused”可知，年长的男孩把美元递给作者。presented意为“递交”。故选C项。
35．A 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的情绪也高涨起来。spirits情绪；expectations期待；strength力量；income收入。由上文中的“I saw in Jimmy’s eyes was pure joy”可知，他们笑容满面，因此作者的情绪也高涨起来。故选A项。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Many families in the US have a 36．________(large) income now than ever before，but people are finding 37．________ difficult to make ends meet anyway.
38．________ isn’t a dollar worth as much as it used to be？Economists say that the cost of living is the money that a family must pay 39．________ the necessities of life.For many years now，the cost of living has increased 40．________(great)，so the value of the dollar has decreased.
No one fully understands why the cost of living keeps 41．________(increase)，but economists believe that workers and producers can make prices go up.As workers earn money，they have more money to spend，so they demand more goods.If there is a demand for certain goods，the prices of these goods go 42．________．At the same time，if there’s a 43．________(short) of goods，the prices also increase.
Families need to know 44．________ happens to their money.They need to make their income meet the cost of living，so many people plan a family budget.Budgeting 45．________(help) them spend their money wisely as the cost of living increases.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。美国的很多家庭现在的收入比以往任何时候都多，但人们发现无论如何都很难维持收支平衡。本文对这一现象进行了分析。
36．larger 考查形容词的比较级。根据空后的“income now than”可知，此处用形容词的比较级。故填larger。
37．it 考查代词。此处是“find＋it＋形容词＋动词不定式”结构的应用。此处it是形式宾语，动词不定式是真正的宾语。故填it。
38．Why 考查疑问副词。句意：为什么一美元的价值不像以前那么值钱了？根据语境可知，此处提问原因，应用why。位于句首，单词首字母应大写。故填Why。
39．for 考查介词。句意：经济学家说，生活成本是一个家庭必须为生活必需品支付的钱。pay for表示“为……付钱”。故填for。
40．greatly 考查副词。此处修饰动词has increased，应用great的副词形式。
41．increasing 考查动词的-ing形式。句意：没有人完全理解为什么生活成本持续上升，但经济学家认为，工人和生产者可能让价格上涨。keep doing sth表示“继续做某事”。故填increasing。
42．up 考查固定词组。句意：如果对某些商品有需求，这些商品的价格就会上涨。go up表示“上涨”。故填up。
43．shortage 考查名词。句意：与此同时，如果商品短缺，价格也会上涨。a shortage of表示“……短缺”。故填shortage。
44．what 考查宾语从句。句意：家庭需要知道他们的钱去哪儿了。动词know后面是宾语从句，从句缺少主语，表示“发生了什么”，应用what引导宾语从句。故填what。
45．helps 考查动词的时态。句意：当生活成本增加时，预算可以帮助他们明智地花钱。此处是Budgeting作主语，谓语动词用单数形式，描述客观事实应用一般现在时。故填helps。
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华，从报纸上看到中老年英语培训机构Mid.Senior ESCH面向高中毕业生招聘暑期兼职辅导员。请用英语写一份求职信。
内容包括：
1．表明写信目的；
2．陈述理由。
注意：
1．词数80左右；开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam，
________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
One possible version：
Dear Sir/Madam，
I’d like to apply for the position of assistant which was advertised in the newspaper.I found this position quite appealing to me.I have just graduated from high school.I’m good at English，and I can speak English fluently.
In addition，I have previous experience.During my stay in middle school，I used to be a volunteer and looked after the old people in a nursing home on weekends.In short，I believe my experience and fluent oral English will be of great help for me in doing the work.I’m available for interview at any time.
It would be appreciated if I can get your offer.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
We’d stopped to get coffee at a faraway lights-and-laughter filled cafe somewhere over the bridge.Behind the counter was a young woman with a ready-steady kind of warmth that spilled over into the orders she took.
When she looked up over a chocolate croissant(羊角面包) at us，her smile deepened，“You two are so cute together！” she shouted happily.My husband told her it was our first anniversary.
She wanted to give us something then，“I wish you’d told me earlier，and I wouldn’t have charged you! Can I offer you a piece of cake on the house？” We refused the free cake，saying that the interaction was a good gift.She told us，“I wish my elder brother were so thoughtful.I don’t know whether he’ll give me a gift.It’s my birthday on the 25th and I’m really not sure he’ll remember it，especially since there’s some championship finals on the same day.” There was a simplicity and frankness to her sharing that both touched and surprised us.I think what really moved us was her genuine and selfless delight at seeing two happy-to-be-together people.We picked up our coffee and croissant and sat down at a small table in the back to start our next smile secret plan.
The young woman’s name，which we got from another waitress，was Brianna.We were not going to let Brianna’s birthday pass by unnoticed.
On her birthday we made the considerable trip back to the cafe with a little gift bag that held a beautifully wrapped forest green box.Inside it was a small stone plaque(牌匾) with this message: Wherever You Go，Go With All Your Heart.We wrote out a small card with it，wishing her a happy birthday and thanking her for the warmth and joyousness she brought to her work.We signed it as Two Travellers，and put a smile card underneath the ribbon around the box.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。
We got to the cafe an hour before Brianna was scheduled to arrive._____________________
__________________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
We got to the cafe an hour before Brianna was scheduled to arrive. We spotted a friendly waiter whom we met last time at the very cafe.Learning that we wanted to give Brianna a birthday surprise，he was more than happy to be our partner in smiles.He found some colourful balloons as well as a bunch of fresh flowers，with which we decorated the counter and the doorway.We had just done all the work when Brianna came into sight.Gathering at the door，we greeted her with our smiles and the gift I had prepared before.
Brianna stood there，tears filling her eyes.________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
One possible version：
Brianna stood there，tears filling her eyes. When I handed the gift to her，she could not help bursting out，“This is the best birthday surprise I have ever received! You all make my day！” she cried，hugging me tightly.I never thought that my little act of kindness should light her up greatly，which，indeed，encouraged me to carry on spreading kindness under any circumstance.Kindness and love make us all together，no matter who we are.
