Unit 5 Listening and Speaking习题检测
一、单句语法填空
1. We’re going to be meeting there on a regular__________(base).
2. They do not have the courage_____________(apology) for their actions.
3. It takes time and____________(patient) to photograph wildlife.
4. Research _____________(indicate) that eating habits are changing fast.
5. It was an unpopular decision to postpone __________(build) the new hospital.
6. They should think not twice, but thrice, before ______________(ignore)such advice.
7. ____________ (judge) from his tone, there’s no doubt that he is against it.
8. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn what goes on behind the ___________(scene).
二、选词填空
as a matter of fact, make a bet, in return, by accident, be about to, take out a loan, on the basis of, to be honest, care about, ought to
1. We drew this conclusion ____________experiments.
2. ___________, he received gifts worth roughly half that amount.
3. I’m still living in a rental apartment because I didn’t want to ___________ I couldn’t pay back.
4. I ____________ that we would win the football match.
5. He appears to be strong and healthy, but, ________________, he suffers from a very weak heart.
6. I found the key __________ when I was cleaning the room.
7. ______________, I don’t like the course, but I must take it.
8. The boy has reached an adult age and ______________ be earning his own living.
9. We grabbed it just as it __________________ tip over.
10. You don’t ______________ anything but yourself and your precious face.
语法填空
In 1850, an American lawyer, James N. Bethune, bought a slave to work in his home. The slave, a woman, had a small child 1. ________ (call) Tom, who was blind and autistic(自闭症的).
One day, Bethune 2. ________ (walk)around his garden when he heard music coming from the house. He went inside and found young Tom playing on the family piano. Bethune 3. ________ (instant) realized that the boy , who was only four, had special abilities. He asked a band of 4. ________ (music)to come to the house and play in front of him. Tom reproduced perfectly the music he had heard. It was obvious that Tom had the ability to memorize and repeat pieces of music after 5. ________ (hear) them just once.
In 1857, “Blind Tom” took part 6. ________ his first public performance. The reviews were so good that Bethune took him on a tour of the US. Three years later, “Blind Tom” 7. ________ (invite) to the White House, 8. ________ he performed for the President. Over the next forty years , Tom performed 9. ________ (enjoy) shows all over the US, as well as visiting Canada, the UK and several South American countries. His concerts were 10. ________ mixture of classical music and his own compositions.
“Blind Tom” died in 1908.
阅读理解
A
Young Americans Are Less Wealthy Than Their Parents
The cost of living in the United States is going up, notes writer Alissa Quartz. As is reported in New York Post, Quartz points to “the costs of housing, education and health care in particular. ” At the same time, a new study, the report of which is called “The Fading American Dream” found that half of Americans born in the 1980s are falling behind their parents economically.
These findings show that many younger adults are experiencing “downward mobility. ” In other words, they are not doing as well economically as their parents were at the same age. The idea of downward mobility is especially troubling for Americans, writes Robert Samuelson in The Washington Post. He says most U. S. citizens believe that, over time, the amount of money they earn will rise and life will get easier.
Alissa Quartz wrote a book about the financial difficulties of Americans. In the book, Quartz tells about teachers who are struggling to pay for regular costs. One high school teacher drives for ride sharing service Uber at night to earn more money. He corrects students’ papers between riders.
A college professor turned to government assistance to feed her child and pay for a doctor. Quartz says even lawyers increasingly cannot earn an income that enables them to meet their needs. The problem of decreasing incomes in their field is made worse by debt they may have from law school. Quartz and the economists who studied these issues say many things have led to lower incomes and downward mobility. The economic recession(衰退) of 2007 to 2009 is partly to blame, they say. Modern technology also plays a part. Quartz says robots threaten to reduce the earnings of health care workers, reporters, and people who work at supermarkets, drug stores and tax preparation services. In The Washington Post, Robert Samuelson noted that poor schools, a weak housing industry and too many government rules are also to blame.
With all these things, and more, partly responsible, what is the solution These experts say the answer is complex. But all point to one issue that needs to be examined: economic inequality. Quartz writes that while America is one of the richest countries in the world, it also has one of the biggest divides between the wealthy and the poor.
The researchers in “The Fading American Dream” study make a similar observation. They say raising GDP will not significantly improve the economic situation of most Americans. A higher GDP may help only those who are already doing well. Instead, the economists say, the United States could try to repeat something Americans born in the 1940s experienced. As those children grew up, they almost all benefited from a better economy.
1. The author mentions two reports in Paragraph 1 in order to ______.
A. explain the results of two researches
B. introduce his opinions about the issue
C. attract readers’ attention to health care
D. lead to the topic of downward mobility
2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. The causes of downward mobility.
B. The influences of government rules.
C. The negative effects of modern technology.
D. The results of economic recession in America.
3. The author indicates in this passage that ______.
A. raising GDP will greatly help the poor
B. American economy has a bright future
C. young Americans will repeat their parents’ experience
D. it’s necessary to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor
B
About six years ago I was going through a tough time, trying to work two jobs to afford my rent. On a cold Sunday morning, I went to Game Stop—a video game retailer(零售商), to cancel the game I’d booked. A woman in a car parked outside called me when I exited the store. Though it was in broad daylight, I was shy about it and kept some distance when I walked over. She said she couldn’t walk and requested me to purchase a Kinect, a popular game, for her as her son’s Christmas gift. Because of her leg disease it was painful for her to move around. She called ahead but the employee(雇员)wasn’t willing to help. She gave me about $ 100 in cash and her credit card.
I walked back in and bought the Kinect. Then it occurred to me that this woman, a complete stranger, trusted me. What was it that stopped me from lying about the payment method and just pocket her cash She couldn’t know I wasn’t a cheat; and how could she possibly believe in someone so much
I handed her the cash back, explaining I had to pay with her card—it was above $ 100 at the time, and handed over the game and her credit card. “This is what my son’s been longing for. Thank you! By the way, just from glancing at you, I know you are the one who will be a friend to someone in need. You have a face of an angel! ” she said. She gave me $ 10 and refused to take it back. Then she drove away.
She had no idea how much of a difference even $ 10 made. I was able to buy a few cheap groceries for the week and it really made a hard time in my life a little better. She may think I helped her; however, I truly feel like the one who was being gifted something amazing.
4. What can we infer from Paragraph 1
A. The author canceled the video game for saving money.
B. The author worked so hard that there was no time for games.
C. The author was unwilling to help and kept a distance from the woman.
D. The woman requested the author to purchase a Kinect for her son’s birthday.
5. What can we know about the woman
A. She gave the author $ 10 for the video game.
B. She chose the author because he was handsome.
C. She might not know exactly how much the video game would cost.
D. She didn’t buy the video game by herself because of her laziness.
6. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Kind and honest.
B. Brave and curious.
C. Humorous and wise.
D. Determined and energetic.
五、完形填空
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Danielle was living in a new city with no local bank of her own. She desperately needed to find a bank to cash her paycheck. For more than two weeks, she made 1 one after another but in vain. How could she continue to 2 herself and her two children as a single mother
Taking a break from her 3 , Danielle decided to attend a meeting at the local women’s resource center. The women there had been a strong source of encouragement since she fled her home 4 for her safety. Sitting next to Danielle, Amy began to share the details of her desperate situation. She was just days away from 5 her home and her car. Her phone and electric services were both scheduled to be 6 . Her husband had gambled away their money. She had nothing left. Nothing!
As Amy described the degree of the situation, Danielle 7 God’s soft whisper in her heart: “After the meeting, give Amy twenty dollars. ” Danielle immediately thought, “But I can’t. I only have forty dollars. ” She heard the voice again. Danielle knew she needed to follow. When the meeting concluded, she reached into her purse and 8 handed twenty dollars to Amy. Knowing Danielle’s situation, Amy was 9 to accept it at first. But as a crowd of women 10 to give Amy hugs of support, Danielle told her that God wanted her to have it. Then Danielle left.
Now with just twenty dollars left in her purse, Danielle decided to try cashing her paycheck at just one more bank before heading home. 11 she expected the rejection she had received at so many other banks, she was 12 filled with renewed confidence and optimism. Hopefully, she walked into the bank next to the women’s center. Moments later, the bank 13 her paycheck with no questions asked. Wearing a big smile, Danielle returned home.
As for Danielle, it has been three years since that day. Realizing true hope has no 14 , she continues to be 15 for the lifetime supply that she received for just twenty dollars.
1. A. decisions B. attempts C. choices D. appointments
2. A. encourage B. believe C. comfort D. support
3. A. struggles B. ambitions C. failures D. experiences
4. A. in debt B. in fear C. in public D. in doubt
5. A. ruining B. leaving C. missing D. losing
6. A. reduced B. abolished C. cancelled D. changed
7. A. received B. found C. heard D. felt
8. A. politely B. quietly C. happily D. sadly
9. A. unlikely B. eager C. unwilling D. embarrassed
10. A. intended B. approached C. managed D. continued
11. A. While B. If C. But D. Since
12. A. anyhow B. somehow C. therefore D. otherwise
13. A. counted B. checked C. tested D. cashed
14. A. cost B. cause C. price D. purpose
15. A. ready B. thankful C. welcome D. fortunateUnit 5 Listening and Speaking习题检测
一、单句语法填空
1. We’re going to be meeting there on a regular basis(base).
2. They do not have the courage to apologise(apology) for their actions.
3. It takes time and patience(patient) to photograph wildlife.
4. Research indicates(indicate) that eating habits are changing fast.
5. It was an unpopular decision to postpone building(build) the new hospital.
6. They should think not twice, but thrice, before ignoring(ignore)such advice.
7. Judging (judge) from his tone, there’s no doubt that he is against it.
8. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn what goes on behind the scenes(scene).
二、选词填空
as a matter of fact, make a bet, in return, by accident, be about to, take out a loan, on the basis of, to be honest, care about, ought to
1. We drew this conclusion on the basis of experiments.
2. In return, he received gifts worth roughly half that amount.
3. I’m still living in a rental apartment because I didn’t want to take out a loan I couldn’t pay back.
4. I made a bet that we would win the football match.
5. He appears to be strong and healthy, but, as a matter of fact, he suffers from a very weak heart.
6. I found the key by accident when I was cleaning the room.
7. To be honest, I don’t like the course, but I must take it.
8. The boy has reached an adult age and ought to be earning his own living.
9. We grabbed it just as it was about to tip over.
10. You don’t care about anything but yourself and your precious face.
语法填空
In 1850, an American lawyer, James N. Bethune, bought a slave to work in his home. The slave, a woman, had a small child 1. ________ (call) Tom, who was blind and autistic(自闭症的).
One day, Bethune 2. ________ (walk)around his garden when he heard music coming from the house. He went inside and found young Tom playing on the family piano. Bethune 3. ________ (instant) realized that the boy , who was only four, had special abilities. He asked a band of 4. ________ (music)to come to the house and play in front of him. Tom reproduced perfectly the music he had heard. It was obvious that Tom had the ability to memorize and repeat pieces of music after 5. ________ (hear) them just once.
In 1857, “Blind Tom” took part 6. ________ his first public performance. The reviews were so good that Bethune took him on a tour of the US. Three years later, “Blind Tom” 7. ________ (invite) to the White House, 8. ________ he performed for the President. Over the next forty years , Tom performed 9. ________ (enjoy) shows all over the US, as well as visiting Canada, the UK and several South American countries. His concerts were 10. ________ mixture of classical music and his own compositions.
“Blind Tom” died in 1908.
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍“盲人汤姆”在音乐方面的天赋以及成长经历。他的音乐会混合了古典音乐和他自己的作品。
1. 【解析】called。考查过去分词。句意: 这个奴隶是一个女人, 她有一个叫汤姆的小孩, 他双目失明又有自闭症。此处child 和call之间是一种被动关系, 是过去分词作后置定语, 故答案为called。
2. 【解析】was walking。考查过去进行时态。句意: 一天, Bethune正在他的花园里散步, 突然听到从房子里传出来的音乐。固定句式: be doing sth. . . . when. . . , 正在做某事, 这时候……。由此可知答案为was walking。
3. 【解析】instantly。考查副词。句意: Bethune立刻意识到这个只有四岁的男孩有特殊的能力。此处是副词修饰动词, 故答案为instantly。
4. 【解析】musicians。考查名词复数。句意: 他请一群音乐家到他家来, 在他面前演奏。结合句意可知此处用名词复数, 故答案为musicians。
5. 【解析】hearing。考查动名词。句意: 很明显, 汤姆只听了一遍就能记住和重复一段音乐。此处after是介词, 后面跟动名词作宾语, 故答案为hearing。
6. 【解析】in。考查固定短语。句意: 1857年, “盲人汤姆”参加了他的第一次公开表演。take part in“参加”, 故答案为in。
7. 【解析】was invited。考查被动语态。句意: 三年后, “盲人汤姆”被邀请到白宫为总统表演。此处句子主语“Blind Tom”和invite之间是被动关系, 再根据Three years later可知句子用一般过去时态的被动语态, 故答案为was invited。
8. 【解析】where。考查定语从句。句意: 三年后, “盲人汤姆”被邀请到白宫为总统表演。此处the White House是先行词, 后面的定语从句缺少引导词, 不缺少主谓宾, 先行词在定语从句中作地点状语, 故答案为where。
9. 【解析】enjoyable。考查形容词。句意: 在接下来的四十年里, 汤姆在美国各地演出了令人愉快的节目, 还访问了加拿大、英国和几个南美国家。此处shows是名词, 由形容词来修饰, 故答案为enjoyable。
10. 【解析】a。考查不定冠词。句意: 他的音乐会混合了古典音乐和他自己的作品。固定结构: a mixture of“……的混合”, 故答案为a。
阅读理解
A
Young Americans Are Less Wealthy Than Their Parents
The cost of living in the United States is going up, notes writer Alissa Quartz. As is reported in New York Post, Quartz points to “the costs of housing, education and health care in particular. ” At the same time, a new study, the report of which is called “The Fading American Dream” found that half of Americans born in the 1980s are falling behind their parents economically.
These findings show that many younger adults are experiencing “downward mobility. ” In other words, they are not doing as well economically as their parents were at the same age. The idea of downward mobility is especially troubling for Americans, writes Robert Samuelson in The Washington Post. He says most U. S. citizens believe that, over time, the amount of money they earn will rise and life will get easier.
Alissa Quartz wrote a book about the financial difficulties of Americans. In the book, Quartz tells about teachers who are struggling to pay for regular costs. One high school teacher drives for ride sharing service Uber at night to earn more money. He corrects students’ papers between riders.
A college professor turned to government assistance to feed her child and pay for a doctor. Quartz says even lawyers increasingly cannot earn an income that enables them to meet their needs. The problem of decreasing incomes in their field is made worse by debt they may have from law school. Quartz and the economists who studied these issues say many things have led to lower incomes and downward mobility. The economic recession(衰退) of 2007 to 2009 is partly to blame, they say. Modern technology also plays a part. Quartz says robots threaten to reduce the earnings of health care workers, reporters, and people who work at supermarkets, drug stores and tax preparation services. In The Washington Post, Robert Samuelson noted that poor schools, a weak housing industry and too many government rules are also to blame.
With all these things, and more, partly responsible, what is the solution These experts say the answer is complex. But all point to one issue that needs to be examined: economic inequality. Quartz writes that while America is one of the richest countries in the world, it also has one of the biggest divides between the wealthy and the poor.
The researchers in “The Fading American Dream” study make a similar observation. They say raising GDP will not significantly improve the economic situation of most Americans. A higher GDP may help only those who are already doing well. Instead, the economists say, the United States could try to repeat something Americans born in the 1940s experienced. As those children grew up, they almost all benefited from a better economy.
【文章大意】这是一篇议论文。文章指出美国现在年轻人的经济条件远比不上他们父母在他们这个年纪时的经济状况。文中提出了老师在经济上的困难作为例子, 而造成这一情况的原因非常复杂, GDP的上升只不过对于那些情况已经很好的人有所帮助而已。经济学家指出, 美国可以效仿40年代美国人所经历的事, 或许可以使下一代获利。
1. The author mentions two reports in Paragraph 1 in order to ______.
A. explain the results of two researches
B. introduce his opinions about the issue
C. attract readers’ attention to health care
D. lead to the topic of downward mobility
【解析】选D。推理判断题。文章第一段提出了两个报告, 在《纽约邮报》的报告中指出在住房、教育、医疗等方面的花费较多, 在“消逝的美国梦”这一报告中指出约有五成的80后美国人在经济上不如他们的父母。文章第一段提出这两个研究作为本文的论点, 用以引出后文的论据。文中第二段These findings show that many younger adults are experiencing “downward mobility. ”指代的第一段提到的两个报告, 而这两个报告是关于“downward mobility”, 故D项正确。
2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. The causes of downward mobility.
B. The influences of government rules.
C. The negative effects of modern technology.
D. The results of economic recession in America.
【解析】选A。主旨大意题。该段首先提出了两个例子, 一是大学教授要申请政府补助来养小孩、看医生, 二是一些律师也要还在法律学校时的账单。Quartz和一些研究此现象的经济学家指出引发低收入和经济衰退的原因是非常复杂的, 接着又进行举例, 如2007-2009年的经济衰退, 现代科技的发展可能会减少某些工作人员的收入。《华盛顿邮报》中, 罗伯特·萨缪尔森指出, 糟糕的学校、疲软的房地产业以及太多的政府规定也是引发低收入和经济衰退的原因。所以本段主要是分析“向下流动”的原因。故A项正确。
3. The author indicates in this passage that ______.
A. raising GDP will greatly help the poor
B. American economy has a bright future
C. young Americans will repeat their parents’ experience
D. it’s necessary to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor
【解析】选D。细节理解题。文中最后一段提到“A higher GDP may help only those who are already doing well. ” GDP的增长只会有利于那些情况还不错的人, 不会帮助穷人, 故A项错误。文中第一段提到 “The Fading American Dream”这一报告, 已经是“消逝的美国梦”, 美国经济未来堪忧, 故B项错误。文中第二段提到“they are not doing as well economically as their parents were at the same age. ”现在的美国人无法达到他们父母在这个年纪时取得的经济成就, 故C项错误。文中第五段提到“what is the solution These experts say the answer is complex. But all point to one issue that needs to be examined: economic inequality. ”解决经济问题的答案虽然很复杂, 但是有一项是必须要解决的, 即贫富差距。故D项正确。
B
About six years ago I was going through a tough time, trying to work two jobs to afford my rent. On a cold Sunday morning, I went to Game Stop—a video game retailer(零售商), to cancel the game I’d booked. A woman in a car parked outside called me when I exited the store. Though it was in broad daylight, I was shy about it and kept some distance when I walked over. She said she couldn’t walk and requested me to purchase a Kinect, a popular game, for her as her son’s Christmas gift. Because of her leg disease it was painful for her to move around. She called ahead but the employee(雇员)wasn’t willing to help. She gave me about $ 100 in cash and her credit card.
I walked back in and bought the Kinect. Then it occurred to me that this woman, a complete stranger, trusted me. What was it that stopped me from lying about the payment method and just pocket her cash She couldn’t know I wasn’t a cheat; and how could she possibly believe in someone so much
I handed her the cash back, explaining I had to pay with her card—it was above $ 100 at the time, and handed over the game and her credit card. “This is what my son’s been longing for. Thank you! By the way, just from glancing at you, I know you are the one who will be a friend to someone in need. You have a face of an angel! ” she said. She gave me $ 10 and refused to take it back. Then she drove away.
She had no idea how much of a difference even $ 10 made. I was able to buy a few cheap groceries for the week and it really made a hard time in my life a little better. She may think I helped her; however, I truly feel like the one who was being gifted something amazing.
【文章大意】本文为记叙文。文章介绍了作者曾经因为生活艰难, 去取消早先预定的游戏; 在离开商店时, 汽车里一个妇女因为腿部疾病不能四处走动, 她把钱和卡递给作者, 请他帮忙买游戏。这名妇人对作者的信任让他很惊讶。但是这名妇女告诉作者, 他是那种让人看了就知道会帮助人的人, 并且给了作者10美元作为酬谢。也许这名妇人认为作者给予了她帮助, 但是作者认为他才是那个得到帮助的人。
4. What can we infer from Paragraph 1
A. The author canceled the video game for saving money.
B. The author worked so hard that there was no time for games.
C. The author was unwilling to help and kept a distance from the woman.
D. The woman requested the author to purchase a Kinect for her son’s birthday.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第一段第二句: On a cold Sunday morning, I went to Game Stop—a video game retailer, to cancel the game I’d booked. 可知在一个寒冷的星期天早晨, 我去了Game Stop—一家电子游戏零售商, 取消了我预定的游戏。以及本段第一句中I was going through a tough time可知, 是为了省钱才取消了预定的游戏, 故选A。
5. What can we know about the woman
A. She gave the author $ 10 for the video game.
B. She chose the author because he was handsome.
C. She might not know exactly how much the video game would cost.
D. She didn’t buy the video game by herself because of her laziness.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第三段第一句I handed her the cash back, explaining I had to pay with her card. . . 可判断这位女士可能不知道电子游戏的具体价格。
6. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Kind and honest.
B. Brave and curious.
C. Humorous and wise.
D. Determined and energetic.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“I walked back in and bought the Kinect”与第三段第一句“I handed her the cash back, explaining I had to pay with her card—it was above$100 at the time, and handed over the game and her credit card. ”可知我走进去买了游戏; 我把现金还给她, 解释说我必须用她的卡来支付——当时卡的价值超过100美元, 我还把游戏和她的信用卡给了她。可以推知作者是一位好心, 诚实的人, 故选A。
五、完形填空
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Danielle was living in a new city with no local bank of her own. She desperately needed to find a bank to cash her paycheck. For more than two weeks, she made 1 one after another but in vain. How could she continue to 2 herself and her two children as a single mother
Taking a break from her 3 , Danielle decided to attend a meeting at the local women’s resource center. The women there had been a strong source of encouragement since she fled her home 4 for her safety. Sitting next to Danielle, Amy began to share the details of her desperate situation. She was just days away from 5 her home and her car. Her phone and electric services were both scheduled to be 6 . Her husband had gambled away their money. She had nothing left. Nothing!
As Amy described the degree of the situation, Danielle 7 God’s soft whisper in her heart: “After the meeting, give Amy twenty dollars. ” Danielle immediately thought, “But I can’t. I only have forty dollars. ” She heard the voice again. Danielle knew she needed to follow. When the meeting concluded, she reached into her purse and 8 handed twenty dollars to Amy. Knowing Danielle’s situation, Amy was 9 to accept it at first. But as a crowd of women 10 to give Amy hugs of support, Danielle told her that God wanted her to have it. Then Danielle left.
Now with just twenty dollars left in her purse, Danielle decided to try cashing her paycheck at just one more bank before heading home. 11 she expected the rejection she had received at so many other banks, she was 12 filled with renewed confidence and optimism. Hopefully, she walked into the bank next to the women’s center. Moments later, the bank 13 her paycheck with no questions asked. Wearing a big smile, Danielle returned home.
As for Danielle, it has been three years since that day. Realizing true hope has no 14 , she continues to be 15 for the lifetime supply that she received for just twenty dollars.
【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要讲述了Danielle的一段生活困难的经历。Danielle需要找到一家银行取钱, 她一家一家地尝试, 但都是白费力气。尽管Danielle自己生活窘迫, 但她把自己身上一半的钱给了更加贫困的Amy。然后, Danielle又去尝试一家银行, 结果成功取到了钱。真正的希望是没有价格的, Danielle仍旧感激那只有20美元的生活经历。
1. A. decisions B. attempts C. choices D. appointments
【解析】选B。考查名词辨析。根据本句的but in vain可知她一家一家地尝试, 但都是白费力气。故选B。
2. A. encourage B. believe C. comfort D. support
【解析】选D。考查动词辨析。根据本句的herself and her two children as a single mother可知作为单身母亲, 她不知怎样继续养活她自己和两个孩子。故选D。
3. A. struggles B. ambitions C. failures D. experiences
【解析】选A。考查名词辨析。根据上句可知她的生活很难, 所以本句Taking a break from her 表示“从挣扎, 困苦的生活中获得片刻的喘息”。故选A。
4. A. in debt B. in fear C. in public D. in doubt
【解析】选B。考查介词短语辨析。根据本句的The women there had been a strong source of encouragement 可知她获得了勇气, 不再害怕生活的困苦。故选B。
5. A. ruining B. leaving C. missing D. losing
【解析】选D。考查动词辨析。根据后文的She had nothing left. Nothing! 可知她失去了她的家和车。故选D。
6. A. reduced B. abolished C. cancelled D. changed
【解析】选C。考查动词辨析。根据后文的She had nothing left. Nothing! 可知本句表示她的电话和供电服务因欠费而被取消。故选C。
7. A. received B. found C. heard D. felt
【解析】选C。考查动词辨析。根据宾语God’s soft whisper in her heart可知动词用heard表示“听到上帝的声音”。故选C。
8. A. politely B. quietly C. happily D. sadly
【解析】选B。考查副词辨析。Danielle给Amy钱的时候没有说话。politely有礼貌地; quietly安静地; happily快乐地; sadly悲哀地, 故选B。
9. A. unlikely B. eager C. unwilling D. embarrassed
【解析】选C。考查形容词辨析。根据Knowing Danielle’s situation可知Amy知道Danielle的境况也不好, 所以不愿意接受Danielle的钱。故选C。
10. A. intended B. approached C. managed D. continued
【解析】选B。考查动词辨析。根据to give Amy hugs of support可知本句表示“当其他女人靠近来给Amy拥抱的时候”。故选B。
11. A. While B. If C. But D. Since
【解析】选A。考查连词辨析。根据she expected the rejection she had received at so many other banks(她预料自己会被拒绝), she was ______filled with renewed confidence and optimism. (她重新充满了信心和乐观精神)的含义可知两句之间是让步关系。故选A。
12. A. anyhow B. somehow C. therefore D. otherwise
【解析】选B。考查副词辨析。句意: 尽管她预料到自己会像在其他许多银行那样遭到拒绝, 但不知何故, 她重新充满了信心和乐观精神。故选B。
13. A. counted B. checked C. tested D. cashed
【解析】选D。考查动词辨析。根据She desperately needed to find a bank to cash her paycheck. 可知她想要取现金。故选D。
14. A. cost B. cause C. price D. purpose
【解析】选C。考查名词辨析。根据上文可知她在又尝试了一次的时候, 取到了钱, 所以本句表示“真正的希望是没有价格的, 她仍旧感激那只有20美元的生活经历”。故选C。
15. A. ready B. thankful C. welcome D. fortunate
【解析】选B。考查形容词辨析。句意: 意识到真正的希望是无价的, 她仍旧感激那只有20美元的生活经历。故选B。
