UNIT 4单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The African Children’s Choir(合唱团) is made up of children who are 7 to 10 years old from Africa.They have incredible voices and spirit that amaze the audience everywhere they go!
And they go to a lot of places,all around the world.And not only do they travel a lot,but they perform with some superstar singers and celebrities for heads of state.But this is not what makes the choir so special.
Like New York’s PS22,they do not just sing,but truly put their hearts,souls and bodies into their words.But what is unique about the choir is that it offers hope,education and confidence to children who live in extreme poverty.For example,the kids in the choir are mostly from the poorest countries in the world,such as Uganda.Many children live in one-room homes and walk more than 2 miles to get water for their family.Most of the children have lost one or both of their parents because of wars or diseases.
Through its music and education,the African Children’s Choir changes the lives of its children.It allows them to see the world.It gives them hope and confidence.It shows them that everything is possible.The choir even pays for their education through college.In 30 years,it has educated and changed the lives of over 50,000 children.And,in turn,the children return to their hometowns with new thoughts and new skills to help improve their family and community.These children are truly helping to build a better Africa.
1.What can we learn about the members of the African Children’s Choir
A.They have no parents.
B.They are all ten years old.
C.Many of them live a hard life.
D.Some of them come from PS22.
2.What is special about the choir
A.Its positive influence on poor children.
B.Performing together with famous people.
C.Its members truly putting their hearts into words.
D.Its members focusing on singing beautiful songs.
3.Paragraph 4 mainly shows the African Children’s Choir .
A.makes a lot of money
B.has become very popular
C.is very helpful to its members
D.helps 50,000 children go to college
4.The text is meant to .
A.tell an inspiring story
B.advertise some choirs
C.introduce a special choir
D.encourage us to help African children
B
What makes a person a giver or a taker The idea of“give vs. take” takes shape in all interactions(互动) and relationships of our lives.We’re either giving advice,making time for people,or we’re on the receiving end.We keep changing between the two based on different situations on a daily basis,if not an hourly one.
According to Adam Grant,a professor at the University of Pennsylvania,most people are matchers.They make careful observations on takers and make it a point for them to pay something back.They hate to see people who act so generously towards others not receive any rewards.Actually,most matchers will try hard to improve and support givers so that they can get the good they deserve.
Is there a gender factor that plays a part in this
A study led by Hannah Riley Bowles,a professor at Harvard University,focused on this question.She asked 200 senior managers to sit down in pairs where one person would act as the boss and the other as an employee to discuss a salary rise.Male“employees” asked for an average salary of $146,000,while the females asked for only $141,000.But why did they not bargain as hard as the men Simply because they were more likely to be givers.
As a woman,I do enjoy the act of giving up my time,my knowledge,and my care and attention to others.I expect anything in return,but I do tend to pull myself away when I feel like I’m being taken for granted.I also tend to get upset when I see a loved one’s continuous actions of kindness go unnoticed.So,it’s safe to say I’m 50% giver,35% matcher and 15% taker.
I do know someone,however,who is 99% giver.They’re continually devoting their time,sharing valuable insights and going out of their way for everyone who crosses their path.Although they’ve changed the lives of many people,they hardly see any of it returned.But the universe is slowly repaying them;they’re now extremely successful,well known for what they do.
5.What can we learn from the first paragraph
A.Most people think they are givers.
B.People are not always givers or takers.
C.An individual is born to be a giver or a taker.
D.Few differences exist between givers and takers.
6.What can we learn from Grant’s opinion
A.Most people hate takers.
B.Most people prefer giving to taking.
C.Most people enjoy relying on themselves.
D.Most people balance giving and taking.
7.What did Hannah’s study focus on
A.The role of giving and taking in jobs.
B.The gender difference in giving and taking.
C.The role of men and women in society.
D.The salary difference between women and men.
8.Which of the following represents the author’s point of view
A.Giving is the shortest path to success.
B.Sharing is the greatest human quality.
C.No good deed goes undone.
D.Givers are worth respecting.
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2023新高考全国Ⅱ卷)
In April last year,I saw a post on the PNP(Pilots N Paws) website from a family in Topeka.They had to move to Virginia but they were on a very tight 1 .They could not afford to pay for 2 for their dog,Tiffy,and 3 wanted to take her with them.
It just 4 that I was planning another PNP flight with another pilot,Karen,who 5 to take Tiffy from Kansas City to Virginia.What I was to do was fly to Topeka to 6 Tiffy.
When I met Tiffy’s owners,they seemed very 7 .George,the husband,was trying to be calm,but I could tell this was 8 for him,having to leave his dog to a 9 and trust that everything would 10 .
After some goodbyes,I asked George and his wife to help me 11 Tiffy into the plane.I promised to take care of Tiffy and 12 them as soon as we got to Kansas City.
The flight was 13 ,and Tiffy was a great passenger.The next day,she 14 with Karen and made it back to George in Virginia within a few days.He was so 15 and sent me a nice e-mail with pictures.It felt great to know that I had helped bring this family together again.
1.A.turn B.budget
C.schedule D.connection
2.A.food B.shelter
C.medicine D.transportation
3.A.desperately B.temporarily
C.secretly D.originally
4.A.appeared B.proved
C.happened D.showed
5.A.waited B.offered
C.hurried D.failed
6.A.see off B.look for
C.hand over D.pick up
7.A.confused B.nervous
C.annoyed D.curious
8.A.hard B.fine
C.common D.lucky
9.A.coworker B.passenger
C.stranger D.neighbor
10.A.speed up B.work out
C.come back D.take off
11.A.feed B.follow
C.change D.load
12.A.call B.join
C.leave D.serve
13.A.unnecessary B.unexpected
C.unavoidable D.uneventful
14.A.returned B.fought
C.flew D.agreed
15.A.thankful B.generous
C.proud D.sympathetic
Ⅲ.语法填空
Shi Chengchuan,a hearing-impaired(听力受损的) young businessman,was selected for the Forbes(福布斯) 30 Under 30 Asia 2020 List.So far,the story of his success 1. (inspire) many young people in Guangzhou,capital of Guangdong Province.
Two years ago,Shi had to type to communicate with others.But 2.(fortunate),he is able to chat with people and answer phone calls 3. the help of a cochlear implant(人工耳蜗) and an app he developed.The app, 4. went online in 2017,has now attracted more than 600,000 hearing-impaired users.
Despite the success of the app,Shi is determined to come up with more 5.(create) to help hearing-impaired people.“I want to help more people who have impaired hearing to regain their hearing functions in the years 6.(come),” he said.He is expecting more than one million hearing-impaired people nationwide to be using his app in four years.
Shi uses the app to practice 7.(speak) for more than 30 minutes every day,no matter 8. busy he is.After two years of practice,he says his spoken Mandarin has become much 9.(good).
His business partner and former university classmate,Chen Guoqiang,says he is willing to team up with Shi as he has determination.“Shi has 10. strong passion for work and determination to help the hearing-impaired people,” Chen said.
Ⅳ.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。
One of my fondest memories of travel is when I spent a few months in 2019 backpacking in Eastern Europe.From Poland to Ukraine,every country I visited exceeded my expectations.However,the place that I will never forget is Romania.It is a big country in Eastern Europe with little recognition.Additionally,I was surprised to find such unexpected kindness in the capital of Bucharest.
The first day I arrived in Bucharest from Brasov,I had to take the bus from the train station to my accommodation.I boarded the bus and found that none of my cards worked and I wasn’t able to buy a ticket.I was stopped by patrols on the bus and fined for not having a ticket,even after explaining that it wasn’t my intention and I had just arrived from Brasov.Despite showing them my train ticket and the fact that I was carrying my Osprey 55L backpack with me,they still didn’t believe me and fined me.
After doing some research online,I found that most buses in Bucharest are outdated and do not accept cash or any form of payment on board.You have to purchase a card at certain places in the city,top it up with money,and then pay onboard.The buses connecting to the airports are more modern.You can use wireless pay to purchase a ticket.I was delighted after finding out such good news as I did not want another fine.
Fast forward to my last day in Bucharest,I was taking the bus to Bucharest Airport.When the bus arrived,I got on and could not find the ticket machine as the bus was inundated(淹没) with people.People were standing like sardines in a can.I made my way towards the center of the bus with my big backpack and found the ticket machine to be the same as the one I had encountered on my first day in Bucharest.I tried every method.Nothing worked.I started to panic.
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At that moment,a kind middle-aged man standing next to me handed me a card.
I tried to pay him,but he just refused.
参考答案
UNIT 4
单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述非洲儿童合唱团由非洲一些贫困区的儿童组成,他们给听众带来希望和信心,他们自己的命运也得到了改变。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“For example,the kids in the choir are mostly from the poorest countries in the world,such as Uganda.”以及下文的描述可知,合唱团的很多成员过着艰难的生活。
2.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But what is unique about the choir is that it offers hope,education and confidence to children who live in extreme poverty.”可知,这个合唱团的特别之处在于它对贫困的孩子有着积极的影响。
3.C 段落大意题。根据第四段中“Through its music and education,the African Children’s Choir changes the lives of its children.”可知,该段主要讲这个合唱团改变了其成员的命运,给他们提供了很多帮助。
4.C 推理判断题。根据第一段以及下文的描述可知,文章主要介绍了非洲儿童合唱团的一些情况以及影响,所以这篇文章的目的是介绍一个特别的合唱团。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。你是一个给予者还是索求者呢 本文主要告诉我们,我们每天都会根据不同的情况在这两者之间切换。
5.B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We keep changing between the two based on different situations on a daily basis...”可知,每个人不总是一直是给予者或索求者,是根据不同状况而变化的。故选B项。
6.D 推理判断题。根据第二段首句“According to Adam Grant,a professor at the University of Pennsylvania,most people are matchers.”可知,大多数人比较均衡,有时是付出给予,有时是得到回报。故选D项。
7.B 细节理解题。根据第三段“Is there a gender factor that plays a part in this ”和第四段中的“A study led by Hannah Riley Bowles,a professor at Harvard University,focused on this question.”可知,Hannah的研究注重调研性别在成为给予者还是索求者问题上是否有影响。故选B项。
8.C 推理判断题。最后一段是作者的观点,根据最后一句“But the universe is slowly repaying them;they’re now extremely successful,well known for what they do.”可知,作者认为付出终有回报,没有白做的好事。故选C项。
Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从Pilots N Paws网站上看到一个帖子后,和另一名飞行员用飞机帮助一家人将他们的狗从托皮卡接到弗吉尼亚的故事。
1.B 根据“They could not afford to pay for for their dog,Tiffy...”可知,这个家庭的预算(budget)非常紧张。
2.D 根据“They had to move to Virginia but they were on a very tight .”及下文语境可知,这个家庭的预算非常紧张,所以付不起他们的狗Tiffy的交通费(transportation)。
3.A 根据“...wanted to take her with them.”可知,这家人非常(desperately)想把狗一起带走。
4.C 根据“I was planning another PNP flight with another pilot,Karen...”可知,碰巧(happened)作者和另一名飞行员正在计划另一次PNP飞行。
5.B 根据“...to take Tiffy from Kansas City to Virginia.”可知,Karen主动提出(offered)帮忙把狗Tiffy从堪萨斯城带到弗吉尼亚。
6.D 根据“What I was to do was fly to Topeka...”和常识可知,作者需要飞到托皮卡去接(pick up)Tiffy。
7.B 根据“George,the husband,was trying to be calm...”可知,这家人看起来很紧张(nervous)。
8.A 根据上文“...was trying to be calm...”以及下文“...having to leave his dog to a and...”可知,把狗留给一个陌生人对主人来说很难(hard)。
9.C 根据文章的第一句可知,作者是从网站上看到的信息,不认识狗的主人,所以是陌生人(stranger)。
10.B 狗的主人很紧张,因为把狗留给一个陌生人,并相信一切都会解决好(work out),这对他来说很难。
11.D 根据“...Tiffy into the plane.”可知,作者让George和他的妻子帮忙把Tiffy放到(load)飞机上。
12.A 根据“...as soon as we got to Kansas City.”可知,作者承诺一到堪萨斯城就给他们打电话(call)。
13.D 根据“...and Tiffy was a great passenger.”可知,这次飞行一切都平安无事(uneventful)。
14.C 根据上文的“It just that I was planning another PNP flight with another pilot,Karen,who to take Tiffy from Kansas City to Virginia.”可知,Karen带着Tiffy飞往(flew)弗吉尼亚。
15.A 根据常识可知,作者帮助狗的主人把狗运到了弗吉尼亚,狗的主人自然非常感激(thankful)。
Ⅲ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一位有听力障碍的年轻商人石城川入选2020年福布斯亚洲“30位30岁以下精英榜”,他开发了一款应用程序,能帮助听障用户与人交流。
1.has inspired 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据上文“So far”可知应用现在完成时,且主语为the story,助动词应用has。故填has inspired。
2.fortunately 考查副词。修饰整个句子,应用副词fortunately作状语。故填fortunately。
3.with 考查介词。分析句子可知,此处为短语with the help of。故填with。
4.which 考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句,从句修饰先行词app,关系词在从句中作主语,指物,故应用关系代词which引导,that不能引导非限制性定语从句。故填which。
5.creations 考查名词。此处作介词with的宾语,应用名词creation;creation意为“创造物,作品”时为可数名词,由more可知应用复数形式。故填creations。
6.to come 考查非谓语动词。此处表示“在未来几年里”,应用in the years to come。动词不定式表示将要发生某事。故填to come。
7.speaking 考查非谓语动词。结合句意可知此处为practice doing sth.。故填speaking。
8.how 考查状语从句。no matter busy he is为让步状语从句,表示“无论多么忙”应用no matter how busy。故填how。
9.better 考查比较级。much修饰比较级且根据句意可知应用better。故填better。
10.a 考查冠词。此处为泛指,应用不定冠词,且strong发音以辅音音素开头,应用a。have a strong passion for意为“对……富有强烈的热情”。
Ⅳ.At that moment,a kind middle-aged man standing next to me handed me a card.Even though I could not read the writing that was on the card and he didn’t speak much English,I eventually understood that it was a card for the bus.I hesitated for a moment and he smiled and nodded to me.The man paid for my bus ride.
I tried to pay him,but he just refused.This unexpected act of kindness from this total stranger truly made me feel very emotional.I didn’t even know his name and we may never meet each other again.Yet,he stood out when a stranger was in trouble and offered his generosity.I was deeply moved by his act of kindness and I thanked him sincerely.I will not forget that day and that gentleman for the rest of my life.UNIT 1单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Over the next 20 years,we are going to send more and better robots to Mars.Those robots will send back better pictures,maps,samples,and weather reports.There is a limit to what robots can tell us,though,so eventually we will have to send people to study the planet.Before people can visit Mars,we need to invent a spaceship that can take us there.Mars is very far away.Depending on where Mars and Earth are in their orbits (轨道) around the sun,it could take between six months to a year to get there.
The moon is much closer,and we were there,25 years ago.Over the next 10 years,we are going to work on building a new spacecraft that can go to the moon.Using this craft,we will practise the skills we need to go to Mars.
Once we get to the moon,we are going to build a station so that people can live and work on the moon for months at a time.This is important so that we have a place to start from when we want to visit Mars,but it is also important because it gives us practice with living away from Earth.
By the time you are old enough to be an astronaut,we will have people spending months on the moon.By the time you are old enough to be a commander of a space mission we will be taking trips to Mars.By the time your kids are old enough to be astronauts,we may have people living on Mars.Wouldn’t it be cool to get a postcard from someone who was building a house on Mars Wouldn’t it be cooler if it was you who sent the postcard
1.We eventually have to send people to Mars because .
A.the pictures that robots have sent back are not very clear
B.robots can’t tell us all we want to know
C.robots are controlled by us humans
D.the samples robots have sent back are not good enough
2.From the first paragraph we can see the distance between Earth and Mars .
A.is not always the same B.is nearly the same
C.is unchangeable D.never changes very much
3.A space station on the moon is important because .
A.people can learn to adapt to living on other planets
B.people can practise planting crops in it
C.the new spacecraft can only land in it
D.astronauts can practise skills they need to go to Mars
4.The author of the passage .
A.thinks that trips to the moon are an unrealistic dream
B.encourages kids to be astronauts
C.hopes to receive a postcard from Mars
D.is sure people’s dream of living on Mars will come true
B
July 20th,2009 was the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic flight to the moon,where astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first human beings to walk on the moon.40 years ago,space flight inspired such awe(敬畏) that astronauts were honoured as heroes and celebrities.40 years later none of us,besides space fanatics(狂热者),would likely to be able to name one astronaut in service today.
I got to thinking about the importance of continuing space exploration.I hear many people criticize the importance of NASA and space flight,most saying that it is a waste of time,and more importantly money.I disagree with such assessments.Space exploration is important not only to humanity’s curiosity of the great beyond,but it is also important for the future of the earth and all of us living on it.
The Apollo missions inspired a whole generation of kids who wanted to grow up to be astronauts,rocket scientists,and engineers.We all know that science education has been slightly lacking in the United States as of late.Don’t you think that NASA’s return to the moon,or more importantly the much anticipated manned mission to Mars will again inspire a whole new generation to reach for the stars so to speak I do.
You would think that the guys who burn a million pounds of rocket fuel wouldn’t be the most environmentally minded people in the world.However,most people don’t know that NASA does a lot of good environmental research while they are up there looking down at all of us.NASA has done a lot of work in studying air quality,climate change,alternative(可供替代的) energy,and near earth objects,which as we all know from the movies can destroy the earth any day now without warning,unless we have a group of oil drillers,a nuke,and Bruce Willis.
We cannot ignore the importance of space exploration,nor be complacent(自满的) in its meaning to all of us.I hope space exploration can continue to inspire,educate,and provide for us in the next 40 years as it has the last 40 years.
5.What can we learn from the text
A.Armstrong was the first man to fly in space in the world.
B.Science education for American students is highly developed.
C.The author considers space flight as a waste of money and time.
D.People today won’t admire astronauts as much as they did 40 years ago.
6.What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to
A.Space exploration. B.NASA.
C.Money. D.Humanity.
7.How does NASA make a difference to the environment
A.By burning less rocket fuel.
B.By finding greener energy.
C.By changing climate.
D.By making space movies.
8.What’s the best title for the text
A.How to Be an Astronaut
B.Where to Study Flight
C.Why to Explore Space
D.How to Do Space Research
Ⅱ.完形填空
MacArthur’s love for sailing dates back to when she was just 4 years old,when she first got the opportunity to have a try on a boat.“It 1 me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world.And as a child,that opened up everything and made me feel the greatest sense of 2 ,” she explained.
This experience 3 a passion within MacArthur that she wanted to sail around the world.Growing up in the countryside,she had no idea how to 4 it.However,she knew that was what she wanted to do at some stage.So she acquired knowledge and 5 for years to seek her dream in sailing.Having merely potatoes and beans every day for eight years,she 6 could afford the right equipment.By reaching such 7 goals and asking technical questions about 8 ,MacArthur felt as though she was getting 9 to her ambition.
“The impossible could be possible and 10 high is not necessarily such a crazy thing to do,” she said.And it seems that MacArthur’s 11 to become a sailor went beyond her expectations.At the age of 24,she started to 12 media attention after winning the second place in the Vendée Globe,a single-handed non-stop yacht(帆船) race that went around the world.
Four years later,MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, 13 more than 26,000 miles.This led her to set a new record. 14 this record has been surpassed (超过),MacArthur is still considered as Britain’s most successful offshore racer.
So when you know where you’re going,you can actually get there—even if it seems 15 !
1.A.benefited B.struck C.taught D.treated
2.A.wonder B.magic C.direction D.freedom
3.A.lighted B.left C.carried D.invented
4.A.approach B.gain C.achieve D.forget
5.A.made up B.saved up
C.turned up D.picked up
6.A.eventually B.fortunately
C.gradually D.definitely
7.A.personal B.financial C.final D.academic
8.A.school B.sailing C.driving D.business
9.A.further B.deeper C.closer D.smarter
10.A.working B.designing
C.meaning D.aiming
11.A.lesson B.mind
C.confidence D.plan
12.A.accept B.receive C.enjoy D.keep
13.A.including B.reaching
C.covering D.floating
14.A.After B.When C.Whether D.While
15.A.impossible B.constant
C.valuable D.available
Ⅲ.语法填空
Located in the northwest of Hunan Province,about 300 kilometers away from Changsha,the capital of Hunan,Zhangjiajie,1. covers a total area of 9,653 square kilometers,is a tourist city for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources.Zhangjiajie 2.(give) the title of “World Geological Park” in 2004.3. (actual),Zhangjiajie,honored as “the most fantastic mountain under heaven” and “a walking Chinese landscape painting”,is also widely praised as “4. enlarged potted landscape” “a mini fairyland” and “a maze(迷宫) of nature”,attracting a growing number of tourists 5. home and abroad.
Since it was discovered in the 1980s,the tourism industry 6. (become) the leading industry in Zhangjiajie,which has stimulated the 7. (develop) of other industries related to tourism.At the same time,eco-tourism has developed rapidly in Zhangjiajie.When you come to Zhangjiajie,you can fully appreciate 8. (it) magnificent(壮丽的) natural scenery and experience appealing folk custom as well as other thrilling tourist 9. (activity),and you will be deeply impressed by 10. is performed by the minorities there.
It must be an exciting,joyful and unforgettable tour of Zhangjiajie.
Ⅳ.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。
As Christmas decorations appeared in town,our parents called my two younger brothers and me together.At first,I thought someone had died,because I had never seen my parents look so sad.My brothers and I stood waiting for the awful news.
Mom hugged me as she murmured,“Christmas is going to be different this year.We won’t be having a tree or presents.We can barely afford food.”Dad,resting on the couch,beckoned(招手示意) the boys into his arms.“Things will change when I get back to work.”
My family was poorer than dirt.Dad,the only bread-earner in our family,worked in a coal mine.However,soon after returning to work at the end of a long strike,Dad was hurt in a rock fall that broke bones in his foot.Lying on the couch with the swollen foot high on pillows,he didn’t talk or smile much.There was little to smile about.No work,no income.
At nine years old,I mothered my younger brothers:Rodney,aged six,and Stevie,three.We shared a small bedroom.That night,after our parents’ announcement,we talked.
Rodney began.“Em,did you see how sad Mommy and Daddy looked I thought Mommy was gonna cry.”
“Me,too.Daddy’s foot’s...this big,” whispered Stevie,holding out his arms.
“Yeah...We’re in hard times,” I said.“It makes Mommy and Daddy sad.”
“But we don’t have to be sad,” I added,hoping to brighten the mood.
“Since there are still several weeks to go,maybe we can do something to cheer them up,” I said with overdone enthusiasm.The boys proposed,“We can take the money from our piggy bank...earn some more...and surprise them with gifts!”
“I can run errands(跑腿) for Aunt Em and neighbors to earn money,” I offered.
“Yeah,” Rodney added,“I and Stevie can return bottles and save the deposit money...instead of buying candy!” He pushed Stevie gently with his elbow.
“Yeah!”Stevie clutched his hands together.
We had a plan!
Until they nodded off,I coached my little brothers (especially Stevie) in ways to guard our secret.“Don’t talk about it during the day.”
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
We awoke in the morning,transforming from sad children to the secret agents on an important mission!
On Christmas morning,we hurried into the living room and handed the gifts to Mommy and Daddy.
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UNIT 1
单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了人类对火星的探索,并对未来予以憧憬。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“There is a limit to what robots can tell us,though,so eventually we will have to send people to study the planet.”可知,我们之所以需要将人类送上火星,是因为仅凭机器人,我们所掌握的信息是有限的。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句“Depending on where Mars and Earth are in their orbits around the sun,it could take between six months to a year to get there.”可知,从地球到火星需要6至12个月的时间,由此可知,火星和地球之间的距离是不定的。
3.A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的最后一句“This is important so that we have a place to start from when we want to visit Mars,but it is also important because it gives us practice with living away from Earth.”可知,空间站可以给人们提供离开地球生活的实践经历,说明人们在空间站可以学会适应其他星球上的生活。
4.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“By the time your kids are old enough to be astronauts,we may have people living on Mars.”可知,作者认为到了我们的后代,会有人在火星上生活,说明作者相信人类在火星上生活的梦想终会实现。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。作者在文中主要论述了太空探索的意义和重要性。
5.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“40 years ago...40 years later none of us...in service today.” 可知,今天的人们不如40年前的人们那样崇拜宇航员。
6.A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Space exploration is important not only to humanity’s curiosity of the great beyond,but it is also important for the future of the earth and all of us living on it.”可推知,画线词it指代的是太空探索。
7.B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“NASA has done a lot of work in studying air quality,climate change,alternative energy,and near earth objects”可知,NASA在环境保护方面也做了很多工作,比如研究替代能源。
8.C 主旨大意题。通读文章并结合后四段内容可知,本文作者着重介绍继续太空探索的意义和重要性,即为什么要进行太空探索。
Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。4岁时的一次坐船经历点燃了MacArthur环游世界的激情,她最终实现了梦想,把不可能变成了可能。
1.B It strikes/struck sb.that...为固定句型,意为“给某人以……印象,让某人觉得……”,故选B项。
2.D 根据上文可知,坐船的经历让MacArthur开阔了眼界,感受到极大的自由感。sense of freedom意为“自由感”,故选D项。
3.A 根据语境可知,这次经历点燃了她想环游世界的激情。
4.C 根据上文中的“Growing up in the countryside”可知,她想要环游世界,从小在乡下长大的她不知道如何做到这一点。
5.B 根据上文可知,MacArthur为了环游世界,努力获取知识,攒了多年的钱。
6.A 根据上文可知,八年里,她只吃土豆和豆类,可推断出她终于攒够了钱购买合适的设备。
7.B 由上句可知,她终于攒够了钱购买合适的设备,实现了经济上的目标。
8.B 结合语境可推断出,这里指做好经济上的和航海知识上的储备,所以询问的是航海技术问题。故选B项。
9.C 由上文可知,在充分准备之后,MacArthur觉得她离自己追求的目标越来越近了。
10.D 不可能的事也可能发生,把目标定得高并不一定是一件疯狂的事情。小时候想要环游世界的梦想对她来说是一件目标很高的事情。
11.D MacArthur成为一名航海者的计划似乎超出了她的预期。
12.B 根据后文“after winning the second place in...”可知,此处指她开始“受到”媒体关注。
13.C 四年后,MacArthur选择航行71天14小时,航程超过26,000英里。
14.D 尽管这一纪录已经被打破,MacArthur仍然被认为是英国最成功的航海赛选手。
15.A 结合全文内容可知,最初航海生涯对她来说几乎是“不可能的”。
Ⅲ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了人间仙境张家界。
1.which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句并在定语从句中作主语,先行词为Zhangjiajie,因此用which。
2.was given 考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语in 2004可知应用一般过去时;因为主语Zhangjiajie与give是被动关系,因此用被动语态。
3.Actually 考查副词。副词在句首修饰整个句子。
4.an 考查冠词。landscape意为“风景,景色”,为可数名词,此处表泛指,设空处应用不定冠词,又因enlarged以元音音素开头,故填an。
5.from 考查介词。from home and abroad表示“来自国内外”,是固定短语。
6.has become 考查动词的时态。since引导时间状语从句时,主句常用现在完成时。
7.development 考查名词。the development of... “……的发展”。设空处在句中作has stimulated的宾语,由空前的the可知此处应用名词。
8.its 考查形容词性物主代词。此处应用形容词性物主代词修饰magnificent natural scenery。
9.activities 考查名词的数。other后接可数名词的复数形式。
10.what 考查宾语从句。设空处引导宾语从句且在从句中作主语,指由少数民族表演的东西,故填what。
Ⅳ.We awoke in the morning,transforming from sad children to the secret agents on an important mission!The following weeks saw me dashing home from school each day determined to earn a penny.I was usually greeted by secret winks and grins—one with a missing tooth,and the other with tiny,straight teeth—both assuring me our secret was safe.A few days before Christmas,we gleefully went shopping.We bought Mom a new apron,and for Dad,a pair of leather slippers.The night of Christmas Eve seemed endless.I awoke occasionally,or one of my brothers woke me asking,“How long till daylight ”
On Christmas morning,we hurried into the living room and handed the gifts to Mommy and Daddy.Surprised and stunned,they showered us with tons of confusing questions.“How did you... ” “Where did you... ” “Who gave you... ”As we explained how we’d schemed,earned and saved our money,their faces relaxed into expressions of astonishment.Then,with glistening tears,Mom and Dad wrapped us three into their arms.On this special Christmas morning,with the five of us hugging,talking,laughing and listening with fresh affection and gratitude,I understood that rich or poor,we would keep together and be happy in one another.UNIT 2单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A storm hit Houston,Texas,on Tuesday.It brought heavy rains and rising floodwaters.By Tuesday night,some parts of the city had received 10 inches of rain.Police and firefighters helped people move to safe places.They also saved people from cars and buses that were stuck on roads.
Certain areas around Houston were hit really hard.In just four hours,more than seven inches of rain fell in Sugar Land in the southwest of Houston.Cars could not pass through any of the area’s main roadways.On Twitter,Sugar Land city officials asked people to get to high ground.
Tuesday’s rain hit parts of Texas that Hurricane Harvey had already damaged almost two years ago.Hurricane Harvey in August,2017 was the second most costly hurricane in US history.It caused $125 billion worth of damage in Texas.In the Houston area,36 people died and about 150,000 homes were flooded.
A spokesman for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said that this week’s rain “is not in any way a Harvey-level event”.
But the worst may not be over yet.People will have a break from the heavy rain on Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service,the Texas Gulf Coast will continue to experience heavy rain later in the week.“Today should be our quietest over the next few days for rainfall,”said Don Oettinger,a National Weather Service meteorologist(气象学家).
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peia warned,“As there is too much water on the ground and flash floods are likely to happen,we hope people are careful of what they’re doing and encourage them to stay home.There’s no sense in putting yourself,firefighters or anybody in danger needlessly.”
1.What are paragraphs 1 and 2 mainly about
A.Climate change in Houston.
B.Flood prevention in Houston.
C.Heavy floods hitting Houston.
D.People fighting floods in Houston.
2.What do we know about Hurricane Harvey
A.It caused no deaths or injuries.
B.It did a lot of damage to Texas.
C.It was less serious than this week’s rain.
D.It was the biggest hurricane on record.
3.What can we learn from the weather report of the National Weather Service
A.Fine days are coming.
B.It will rain a little non-stop.
C.A hurricane is unavoidable.
D.Floods will continue.
4.What did Samuel suggest local people do
A.Stay indoors.
B.Join firefighters.
C.Give up needless things.
D.Comfort those who lost homes.
B
The worsening air quality in tropical cities is causing ever greater threats to people’s health and this trend will only get worse as the urbanization is progressing quickly,scientists have warned.In a newly published study,a team of researchers explain that across all the 46 cities they surveyed from Africa to Asia,they have measured significant annual increases in pollutants harmful to health.
This trend is troubling as tropical cities usually lack proper air pollution monitoring measures and policies to deal with the problem.“These cities are predicted to reach populations of up to 80 million people by 2100,so actions targeting human-related pollution are badly needed,” the scientists stress.
Already the number of people dying prematurely(过早地) from long exposure to air pollution has been on the increase and people living in cities in South Asia are the worst affected.In Dhaka,Bangladesh,some 24,000 people die of such causes each year while around 100,000 people die in Indian cities such as Mumbai,Bangalore etc.
“The number of deaths in tropical cities in Africa is still lower due to recent improvements in health care there.But the worst effects of air pollution on health will likely occur in the coming decades,” the scientists say.
The reasons for worsening air quality in tropical cities lie in increasing road traffic,waste burning,and the widespread use of coal and wood.Industry is also partly to blame.“Open burning for land clearance in the past contributed most to air pollution in the tropics,” explains Karn Vohra,an author of the study.“Our analysis suggests we’re entering a new age when some cities experience rates of air pollution in a year that others experience in a decade,” Vohra warns.
5.What is the function of the numbers mentioned in paragraph 3
A.To show the negative effect of urbanization.
B.To warn people to limit their time of going out.
C.To remind people to pay attention to their health.
D.To display the seriousness of air pollution in some tropical cities.
6.What helps the tropical cities in Africa maintain a lower death rate
A.The fast-paced urbanization.
B.The improvements in health care.
C.The proper policies dealing with air pollution.
D.The effective air pollution monitoring measures.
7.What does the underlined word “blame” in the last paragraph mean
A.Take responsibility. B.Get affected.
C.Break down. D.Check out.
8.Which is the most suitable title for the text
A.Air pollution is fast getting worse in tropical cities
B.The growing population is speeding up air pollution
C.Human activities lead to air pollution in tropical cities
D.It’s of great importance to increase the use of green energy
Ⅱ.完形填空
A man in California survived a five-hour night swim,thanks to the 1 of a friendly seal.
Scott Thompson,a boater from Southern California,was out on his boat.After realizing the weather wasn’t favorable,he turned the boat back towards land.
Soon after,something 2 happened.The boat was rocked by the wavy water and Scott got 3 out of the boat.The engines continued to run,moving the boat farther and farther away from him,which made it 4 to swim back to it.He watched his boat 5 in the middle of the icy Santa Barbara Channel.
Lost at sea,with no land in 6 ,Thompson was sure these were his 7 moments on Earth.However,thoughts of his family helped him find the 8 to survive.“Just keep 9 ,and you will get home to your family,” Thompson kept telling himself.“Just imagining my girls and my son growing up without me,and my wife not having a husband to support her,I couldn’t 10 .”
All of a sudden,he heard a big splash(拍水声).It was a medium-sized harbor seal that Thompson described as “an angel” that came to help him.“The seal would come up and 11 me,like a dog comes up and pushes your leg.” Thompson said.It was a sense of 12 ,Thompson recalled,knowing that he wasn’t alone on this heroic journey.
Being pushed along by the seal,Thompson felt 13 to swim to the nearest oil platform,which was far but closer than land.With the 14 of the seal,he swam through the dark,freezing water for five hours,until he managed to reach an oil platform.People aboard the oil platform offered aid.They rushed him to a hospital where Thompson was treated and recovered a few days later.
While the thought of his 15 motivated him to keep going,Thompson said that he would not have endured through the pain if it hadn’t been for the seal swimming alongside him.
1.A.recognition B.encouragement
C.respect D.trust
2.A.unexpected B.common
C.confusing D.funny
3.A.kicked B.locked
C.chased D.knocked
4.A.easy B.unnecessary
C.impossible D.safe
5.A.disappear B.stop
C.ground D.sink
6.A.space B.mind
C.line D.sight
7.A.spare B.final
C.exciting D.private
8.A.tool B.way
C.will D.skill
9.A.swimming B.calling
C.watching D.practicing
10.A.break in B.show up
C.slow down D.give up
11.A.greet B.push
C.lift D.take
12.A.duty B.hope
C.curiosity D.wonder
13.A.determined B.satisfied
C.honored D.amused
14.A.task B.cost
C.company D.arrival
15.A.pets B.friends
C.family D.boat
Ⅲ.语法填空
In late August,2005,Hurricane Katrina,one of the most 1. (destroy) hurricanes in American history,hit the south-eastern parts of the country.
It began on August 23,causing only slight damage in the beginning.But it soon 2. (grow) to be a Category 5 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico,causing severe damage along its path.
New Orleans,a city 3. was built largely below sea level,was worst hit.In 4. (react) to the coming hurricane,the city government gave an order 5. (clear) the city of all residents.However,many stayed in the city.Some of them chose to stay because they believed that the city’s defense system 6. (keep) them safe and sound,while others were unable to leave 7. they had no access to transport.The defense system finally failed.As 8. result,80% the city was flooded for weeks.People were stuck in the city without power,food,or drinking water,9. (anxious) waiting for rescue.
The hurricane died away on August 31.In all,Hurricane Katrina caused nearly 2,000 deaths,and left 10. (million) of people homeless.
Ⅳ.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。
I Survived Being Caught In A Mudslide(泥石流)
It was May 2018,and my boyfriend,Gabe Smith,and I were driving from my home in Weyburn,to visit friends in Nelson.
At around 5:30 p.m.,we were driving along the Crowsnest Highway,a steep and winding mountain road.I was texting my mother when I happened to look up in time to see a huge tree in front of us on the highway.It was being pushed down by a torrent(洪流) of mud that was swallowing everything in its path.We didn’t know about the recent flooding in the area,and now we were trapped in it.Gabe and I looked at each other unbelievably and said,“Oh,god.” Within seconds,our car was rolling 30 meters down the cliffside(悬崖边).
I don’t know how long we were unconscious(昏迷的),but I woke up to the sound of Gabe moaning (呻吟).He lay beside me and his blood was everywhere.
Our car had landed on a small area among trees that had come down with the mudslide.On one side of us was the mountain.On the other,a steep drop of about 1,000 meters into a river.
I tried opening my door with a sharp pain in the chest.In addition,my left ankle had been broken.Gabe had broken his nose and cheek,as well as his chest bone,leaving him blind in his left eye and having difficulty in breathing.
As the doors were crashed out of shape,and my window failed to be opened,the only way out was through the driver’s side window.Although it was difficult and painful,we both managed to get out of it.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
We sat on a rock with no phone signal,realizing all we could do was shout for help.
With the help of them,we finally reached the highway at around 8:00 p.m.
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UNIT 2
单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍一场风暴袭击了休斯敦,引发了大量降水和城市内水位上涨。当地政府提醒人们未来几天大雨天气还将继续,希望大家注意安全,尽量待在家里,不要将自己、消防员或任何人置于不必要的危险之中。
1.C 主旨大意题。根据第一段以及第二段中“Cars could not pass through any of the area’s main roadways.”可知,第一、二段主要在描写大量降水导致休斯敦城市内洪水泛滥造成的后果。C项符合文意。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Hurricane Harvey in August,2017...about 150,000 homes were flooded.”可知,席卷得克萨斯州的哈维飓风造成了巨大的财产损失和人员伤亡,与B项描述一致。
3.D 推理判断题。根据第六段可知,今天应该是未来几天降雨最少的一天,接下来几天得克萨斯海湾沿岸将继续经历大雨天气,故推知,届时洪水必然会再次泛滥。
4.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段Samuel所说的话“As there is too much...anybody in danger needlessly.”可知,他希望人们注意安全,并鼓励他们待在家里,与A项“Stay indoors”意思一致。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了热带地区的城市正面临着空气质量恶化所带来的威胁。人们的健康甚至是生命将会受到影响,而这一趋势会随着城市化的推进变得更加严重。
5.D 推理判断题。根据第三段可知,空气污染已经造成巨大的生命损失。因此第三段呈现数字的目的是为了说明空气污染的严重性。
6.B 细节理解题。根据第四段可知,非洲一些热带城市死亡率低的原因是医疗的改善。
7.A 词义猜测题。根据最后一段的“The reasons for worsening air quality...Industry is also partly to blame.”可知,此处讲的是造成空气污染的原因。除了交通的增加、垃圾焚烧以及煤炭和木材的广泛使用等因素外,工业也要为空气污染加重负部分责任。因此,blame在此处的意思为“对……负责任”。
8.A 主旨大意题。根据第一段的“The worsening air quality...scientists have warned.”以及最后一段的“‘Our analysis suggests...in a decade,’Vohra warns.”可知,本文主要介绍了一些热带城市快速恶化的空气质量。
Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在加州,一名船夫在夜间因为风浪从船上被甩到海里。多亏了一只友好的海豹的鼓励,他在黑暗、冰冷的水中游了5个小时后活了下来。
1.B 根据下文“While the thought of his ...for the seal swimming alongside him.”可知,因为海豹的鼓励,斯科特最终存活下来。
2.A 根据下文“The boat was rocked by the wavy water and Scott got out of the boat.”可知,发生了意想不到的事情。
3.D 根据“The boat was rocked by the wavy water”可知,斯科特被撞出了船。
4.C 根据“The engines continued to run,moving the boat farther and farther away from him”可知,船越来越远,所以斯科特不可能游回去。
5.A 根据上文“The engines continued to run,moving the boat farther and farther away from him,which made it to swim back to it.”可知,船越来越远,最终消失了。
6.D 根据“Lost at sea”可知,汤普森在海中,所以看不见陆地。
7.B 根据上文“Lost at sea,with no land in ”可知,汤普森绝望了,确信这是他在地球上的最后时刻。故选B项。
8.C 根据下文“‘Just keep ,...I couldn’t .’”可知,因为汤普森对家人的思念,让他找到了生存的意志。
9.A 根据“and you will get home to your family”可知,汤普森鼓励自己,只要坚持游泳,就能回到家人身边。
10.D break in 闯入;show up 出现;slow down 减速;give up 放弃。根据“Just imagining my girls and my son growing up without me,and my wife not having a husband to support her”可知,汤普森想到家人,知道自己不能放弃。
11.B 根据“like a dog comes up and pushes your leg”和“Being pushed along by the seal”可知,海豹在海里推汤普森。
12.B 根据“Thompson recalled,knowing that he wasn’t alone on this heroic journey.”可知,因为海豹在海里时不时地推汤普森,给了他希望。
13.A 根据“which was far but closer than land.”可知,汤普森下定决心游到最近的石油平台。
14.C 根据“he swam through the dark,freezing water for five hours,until he managed to reach an oil platform.”可知,汤普森在海豹的陪伴下游了5个小时。
15.C 根据上文“Just keep ,and you will get home to your family”可知,汤普森对家人的想念激励他活下去。故选C项。
Ⅲ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国历史上最具破坏性之一的飓风Katrina对城市造成的影响,让受困的人们缺水少食断电,数百万人无家可归。
1.destructive 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,此处该用形容词作定语,the most destructive意为“最具破坏性的”。故填destructive。
2.grew 考查动词的时态。设空处是谓语,且句子描述过去发生的事,需用一般过去时。故填grew。
3.which/that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,“ was built largely below sea level”是限制性定语从句,先行词是物(a city),定语从句缺主语,应该填关系代词which或that。
4.reaction 考查词性转换。in reaction to为固定搭配,意为“对……的反应”。
5.to clear 考查非谓语动词。give an order to do sth.是固定搭配,意为“下令做某事”。故填to clear。
6.would keep 考查动词的时态。believed为过去时,此空表达的是将来的动作,故用过去将来时。故填would keep。
7.because/as/for 考查连词。分析句意可知,此处存在因果关系。故填because/as/for。
8.a 考查冠词。as a result意为“因此”。故填a。
9.anxiously 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,修饰动词应该用副词。故填anxiously。
10.millions 考查数词。millions of是固定短语,意为“数百万的,大量的”。
Ⅳ.We sat on a rock with no phone signal,realizing all we could do was shout for help.Because of the pain,we could only yell from time to time.After what seemed a century,someone responded.Four bystanders had spotted our car and were wading through the mud to us.We showed great excitement.Once they arrived,two of them helped Gabe shimmy up the hill.Because of my injured foot,the other two had to carry me.Sinking into the mud made it even tougher.
With the help of them,we finally reached the highway at around 8:00 p.m.Gabe was in shock.He kept slipping in and out of consciousness.They kept shocking him to keep him awake so he wouldn’t slip into a coma.When the medical helicopter finally came and airlifted us to the nearest hospital,they left without a word.The experience bounded us as a couple and made us even more positive to life.And the kindness of the strangers will always remain in our hearts.UNIT 3单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Charles Darwin was a very famous scientist who lived in the 1800s.His ideas about evolution (进化) completely changed the way scientists understand the natural world.He recorded his ideas in notebooks marked with letters of the alphabet(字母表),which have been considered extremely important for showing how he developed the evolution.
The Cambridge University Library had several of Mr.Darwin’s notebooks.The two that were missing were kept in a small box,and were last seen in 2000.In 2001,someone noticed that the box was missing.Luckily,the library had taken pictures of the notebooks’ pages,so the information wasn’t completely lost.
In 2020,the library made a huge effort to find the notebooks.Workers searched through the 10 million books and other things in the library,but they didn’t find the notebooks.Finally,the library asked people around the world to help look for the notebooks.They officially reported the missing notebooks as stolen so that the police around the world would search for them.
Nobody could ever have expected the way in which the notebooks were returned recently:in a pink gift bag with a note that said “Librarian,Happy Easter,X”.People at the library quickly recognized the blue box that the notebooks had been stored in.Inside a brown envelope they found the two missing notebooks,tightly wrapped in plastic.After the police had examined the package,library workers were able to open and carefully study the notebooks.They were pleased to learn that the notebooks were in good shape.They hadn’t been damaged and they weren’t missing any pages.
The timing of the return is perfect.The library was planning a show called “Darwin in Conversation”,which is set to open in July.Now the missing notebooks can be part of that show.
1.What did Darwin write in his notebooks
A.Scientists’ ideas about society.
B.The stories of his family.
C.His thoughts of evolution.
D.The development of the alphabet.
2.Why were the missing notebooks reported to have been stolen
A.The library wanted to turn to the police for help.
B.The library didn’t want to take on responsibility for the loss.
C.The library discovered a librarian stole the notebooks.
D.The library realized the notebooks couldn’t be found.
3.How did the librarians feel about the notebooks’ return
A.Proud. B.Nervous.
C.Unconcerned. D.Surprised.
4.What will happen to the notebooks
A.They will be on exhibition.
B.They will be hidden forever.
C.They will be sold on a show.
D.They will be returned to the owner.
B
On the side of a busy road leading into Dundee,on the east coast of Scotland,the blades(叶片) of a small wind turbine(涡轮机) move in the wind of passing cars and trucks.It is charging a battery that is below the ground.This is an invention by Sanwal Muneer,a young engineer from Pakistan.
Muneer was inspired to create the turbine as he stood on the side of a racetrack several years ago.“At first,the light wind from the cars was just a welcome relief from the heat,” he says.“Then I started to think about how we could use that energy.”
The turbine stands two-and-a-half metres tall.Made of recyclable carbon fibre,it weighs just nine kilogrammes,making it easy to transport and set up.The fully-charged battery can hold a kilowatt of electricity,enough to run two lamps and a fan for around 40 hours.The idea is that this could be a source of electricity for rural communities in developing countries,or could power traffic lights or road signs in urban areas.
Dundee City Council is the first local authority to allow Muneer’s company,Capture Mobility,to test the turbine beside its roads.“We want to help engineers create something inventive which is also beneficial to the city.” says Neil Gellatly,head of roads and transportation for Dundee City Council.Capture Mobility moved to Scotland from Pakistan in 2015.The Scottish government is investing(投资) in cleaner-energy technologies.Wind is also strong and plentiful all year round here.This made it a good location for Muneer’s company.
Production costs remain the company’s biggest challenge.The turbines must be affordable in developing countries,but achieving this will depend on commercial(商业的) scale(规模).Capture Mobility is now analysing data from the turbine.Later this year,the company plans to send the next stage of the design to the producers.“I am passionate about engineering,” Muneer says.“But engineering is only a success if it improves lives.”
5.How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A.By sharing opinions about turbines.
B.By offering the definition of turbines.
C.By introducing the inventor’s experience.
D.By describing the scene of a turbine at work.
6.What can we learn about Muneer’s turbine
A.It is fixed to the ground.
B.It turns traffic into energy.
C.It has been used to power traffic lights.
D.It is inspired by a rechargeable fan.
7.Why did Capture Mobility move to Scotland
A.To make full use of its wind with the Scottish government’s permission.
B.To work with its inventive engineers.
C.To help solve its energy shortage.
D.To answer its government’s invitation.
8.What might Capture Mobility do in the future
A.Make the turbine out of recyclable materials.
B.Invest in cleaner-energy technologies.
C.Test the turbine in Dundee.
D.Mass-produce the turbine.
Ⅱ.完形填空
I have invented robots that crawl(爬) through pipes to check them for damage.Two of my 1 allow cars to be used as power plants on wheels.My love of building things 2 when I was a kid.It wasn’t until I leaned about Thomas Edison,though,that I really became excited about inventing.
When I was in fourth grade,our teacher gave us a 3 .We had to write to a company and learn about the 4 it made.Each student would then give a report in front of the class.I 5 the Thomas A.Edison Company.
Soon after I wrote to the company,our mailman 6 a package to me.It contained a book about the life of Thomas Edison.How I 7 reading and rereading about his inventions!The ones that impressed me most were movies,recorded sound and the electric light.Edison became my hero.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and 8 me.He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and,finally into new things.
Together,my dad and I repaired radios and televisions.Once,I surprised my dad with a 9 I made to adjust the brakes(刹车) of our car.Later,we found a similar tool in a store.That’s when I learned that 10 inventors often invent similar things.It is not 11 for this to happen.I learned,too,that not all great ideas work. 12 is a common part of the inventing process.
As my father and I worked together,I began to 13 that my dad was quite an inventor himself.His guiding hands,combined with my 14 in inventing,led me to become an engineer and inventor.But I am 15 to Thomas Edison,too,for first lighting that bulb(电灯泡)inside me.
1.A.approaches B.experiments
C.inventions D.conclusion
2.A.died B.began
C.fade D.won
3.A.project B.lesson
C.surprise D.present
4.A.decisions B.products
C.orders D.accounts
5.A.joined B.owned
C.started D.chose
6.A.opened B.offered
C.delivered D.lent
7.A.enjoyed B.minded
C.avoided D.hated
8.A.stopped B.blamed
C.controlled D.encouraged
9.A.tool B.promise
C.mistake D.trick
10.A.young B.different
C.great D.real
11.A.reasonable B.improper
C.practical D.unusual
12.A.Imagination B.Failure
C.Happiness D.Wealth
13.A.hope B.suggest
C.realize D.consider
14.A.honor B.difficulty
C.experience D.interest
15.A.grateful B.polite
C.related D.equal
Ⅲ.语法填空
World leaders,representatives of international organizations and experts have been mourning(悼念) the death of Chinese scientist Yuan Longping on Saturday afternoon,1. lifelong research in high-yield rice 2.(variety) helps feed people around the world.
“Today,we mourn the passing of a true food hero.Chinese scientist Yuan Longping 3.(save) millions of people from hunger by developing the first hybrid(杂交) rice strain,” the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs tweeted(发推特).“Unfortunately,he passed away today at 91 due to illness.4. ,his spirit with his mission 5.(end) hunger lives on,”it said.Born in Beijing in 1930,Yuan succeeded in breeding(培育) the world’s first high-yield hybrid rice strain in 1973.6. his contribution,more people would have suffered from hunger in the world.
7. (spend) over five decades in hybrid rice research,Yuan,an academician(院士) of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,has helped China become 8. great wonder—feeding nearly one-fifth of the world’s population with 9.(little) than 9 percent of the world’s total land.
10. (he) passing is not only sad news to the Chinese people,but a great loss to humanity,said Shahzad Ali Malik,CEO of Guard Agriculture Research and Services Co.,Ltd in Pakistan.
Ⅳ.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。
It was late spring when my mom and I were driving through the countryside.Back then I was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with Mom.However,little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.
A pot of flowers sat in the back seat,whose pleasant smell filled the car.Suddenly,in the middle of nowhere,my mom pulled over.“What are you doing ” I cried,fearing that the car had broken down and we’d be stuck there,so far from home.Fortunately,that wasn’t the case.My mom hopped out of the car,grabbing the flowers from the back seat.“It’ll just be a minute,” she called back through the open windows.
Impatiently,I cast my eyes towards the edge of the road before they settled on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home.I looked back to the building,somewhat annoyed,as my mom reappeared empty-handed.
Before she started the car,curiosity drove me to ask,“Do you know someone there ” She shook her head.“Then what did you do with the flowers ” She smiled slightly,“I gave them to the receptionist (前台接待员).”“What ” She laughed at my confusion.“I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them,especially those who haven’t received any in a while.”
I kept silent for a moment.Not long after we went on with our driving,I spoke again,“Did you leave your name ” To this she answered instantly,“No.Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good,which is enough of a thank for me.”
Suddenly,still thinking about Mom’s deeds,I heard something burst loudly.It was our car that broke down!Nothing could be worse,because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it,and we didn’t know where the garage was.It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by,since we had seen so few along the way.
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2.请按如下格式作答。
I let out a sigh while my mom rooted herself against the car worrying about what could be done.
As we drove along,a flower shop came into sight on the road.
参考答案
UNIT 3
单元提能强化练
Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是19世纪著名科学家达尔文的两本标有关于进化论观点的笔记本丢失以及回归的故事。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“He recorded his ideas in notebooks marked with letters of the alphabet,which have been considered extremely important for showing how he developed the evolution.”可知,该笔记本中标注的是他关于进化论的思想。
2.A 细节理解题。根据第三段中“They officially reported the missing notebooks as stolen so that the police around the world would search for them.”可知,将遗失的笔记本报告为被盗可以得到全世界警察的帮助。
3.D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Nobody could ever have expected the way in which the notebooks were returned recently”可知,对于笔记本的回归,图书管理员感到很惊讶。
4.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now the missing notebooks can be part of that show.”可知,两个笔记本也有可能会成为接下来展览的一部分。故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个新的发明,可以利用道路上汽车等交通工具驶过时带来的风能,将其通过风力涡轮机转变成电能,从而成为社区的电力来源。
5.D 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可推断,作者通过描述了一个涡轮机在工作的场景引出主题。
6.B 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,Muneer所设计的涡轮机是将交通工具产生的风能变成电能。
7.A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Capture Mobility moved to Scotland from Pakistan in 2015.The Scottish government is investing in cleaner-energy technologies ...Muneer’s company.”可推断,搬到苏格兰的原因是在苏格兰政府的支持下充分利用当地风能。
8.C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Dundee City Council is the first local authority...roads.”以及最后一段中的“Capture Mobility is now analysing data from the turbine.”可推断,接下来该公司将在Dundee测试涡轮机。
Ⅱ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者从小对发明感兴趣,通过做学习课题任务,他更加热爱发明和崇拜爱迪生。在爸爸的影响和帮助下,他最终成了一名发明家。
1.C 根据全文第一句中的“I have invented robots”及下文内容可以看出inventions在此处符合语境。
2.B 根据本空后的“when I was a kid”可知,此处指从孩子时“开始的”。
3.A 根据下文可知,这是学校里老师分配给学生做的课题。
4.B 根据下文作者收到的包裹里有“movies,recorded sound and the electric light”可知,此处指了解公司产品。
5.D 根据本段内容可知,作者要了解公司产品,然后在班级里做报告,因此作者“选择”了Thomas A.Edison公司。
6.C 由mailman可知delivered符合语境,指“邮递员派送包裹”。
7.A 根据上文可知,作者非常崇拜爱迪生,因此喜欢阅读有关爱迪生发明的书。
8.D 根据下文中的“He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and,finally into new things.”可推测爸爸鼓励作者继续发明。
9.A 根据下文“Later,we found a similar tool in a store.”可知我们在商店发现了类似的工具,因此此处指“工具”。
10.B 结合上文情境,我们在商店发现了类似于作者的发明的工具,那时作者才知道,不同的发明家经常发明类似的东西。
11.D 作者在学习发明的过程中了解到,不同的发明家发明类似的东西,这种情况很常见。
12.B 根据上一句“I learned,too,that not all great ideas work.”可知不是所有的很棒的想法都能实现,因此failure符合语境。
13.C 当父亲和我一起工作时,我开始意识到我父亲自己也是一个发明家。
14.D 有了他的指导,加上我对发明的兴趣,我成了一名工程师和发明家。根据文章开头的讲述可知,作者从小就对发明感兴趣。
15.A 结合全文内容可知,我十分崇拜爱迪生,可推测我也很感谢爱迪生,是他第一次点亮了我内心的那盏灯。
Ⅲ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了全世界人们都在哀悼中国科学家袁隆平的逝世,并简单介绍了袁隆平生平事迹。
1.whose 考查定语从句。句中先行词为Yuan Longping,和空后的名词lifelong research之间存在所有关系,所以用关系代词whose。
2.varieties 考查名词的数。根据上文high-yield rice以及前面的research可知,空处为名词的复数形式。故填varieties。
3.saved 考查动词的时态。根据句意可知,这件事发生在过去,用一般过去时。故填saved。
4.However 考查副词。前一句意为“不幸的是,他今天因病去世,享年91岁。”后一句意为“他终结饥饿的精神和使命依然存在。”两者之间存在转折关系。故填However。
5.to end 考查非谓语动词。非谓语动词作mission的后置定语,表示还未完成的事,用动词不定式。故填to end。
6.Without 考查介词。根据下文“more people would have suffered from hunger in the world”可知,空处意为“没有”。再根据空后的“his contribution”可知应为介词。故填Without。
7.Having spent 考查非谓语动词。主句主语Yuan与spend之间为主动关系,且发生在主句谓语之前,所以用having done形式。故填Having spent。
8.a 考查冠词。此处意为“一个……的奇迹”,前面用不定冠词修饰。
9.less 考查形容词比较级。根据空后的than可知,空处为形容词比较级形式。故填less。
10.His 考查代词。根据空后的名词passing可知,空处为形容词性物主代词。故填His。
Ⅳ.I let out a sigh while my mom rooted herself against the car worrying about what could be done.But after waiting in vain for a considerable time,Mom and I decided to walk back along the road to the nursing home and seek help.Who knows how far we had driven!When we arrived,the receptionist was surprised,but warmly helped us contact the garage.There,the old men who had received the flowers were excited to meet us,talking about how great that day was.It amazed us what random actions of kindness could mean to the people who received them.While we were laughing and talking merrily,we received the news that the garage had got our car repaired.
As we drove along,a flower shop came into sight on the road.I asked Mom to pull up and paced quickly into the flower shop,where a bunch of flowers glowing red in full bloom caught my eye.Having witnessed the effect of kindness,I decided to send Mom the sweet flowers.Soon,the pleasant scent filled the car again.Mom tried to conceal her excitement,but the glittering tears failed her.Through this trip,I discovered that,despite my occasional anger towards her,I actually felt proud of her.That was the trip of my life.
