词汇巩固练习18
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1.She refused ______ (submit) to the unreasonable requirements of her boss.
2.We need to tap the ______ (expert) of the experienced workers in our factory.
3.The tailor ______ (tailor) the suit to fit the customer perfectly.
4.The show was perfect in all ______ (respect), which won the applause of the audience.
5.She had a row ______ her roommate about the use of the shared space.
6.He seasoned the dish with some special ______ (season), making it very delicious.
7.The ______ (fear) child hid behind his mother when he saw the big dog.
8.They fought ______ the enemy bravely and finally won the battle.
9.The following ______ (instruct) should be followed carefully when using the new equipment.
10.Fortunately, the accident didn't cause any ______ (injure) to the passengers.
Ⅱ. 语境词汇串记
Tom was a young traveler. He arrived at a hotel in the evening. He went to the 1. ______ (front desk) and asked for a 2. ______ (vacant room). The receptionist told him that there was only a 3. ______ (single room) left. Tom decided to take it. After 4. ______ (check in), he went to his room. The room was small but clean. Tom was 5. ______ (grateful) for the accommodation.
The next day, he wanted to explore the city. Before leaving, he asked the staff at the service counter for some advice. He also asked for a wake - up call for the next morning. Tom knew that he should respect the local customs during his travel. As he walked on the street, the 6. ______ (wind) weather made him feel a bit cold. But he was excited to see the beautiful scenery. He took many photos and planned to 7. ______ (frame) some of them when he got back home. 8. ______ his journey, he met many generous people who gave him a lot of help. 9. ______ he returned home, he still remembered the wonderful days in that city and was looking forward to his next travel 10. ______ (adventure).
Ⅲ. 阅读理解
In the bustling city of Evergreen, there was a renowned hotel called The Starlight Inn. It had a long - standing reputation for its excellent accommodation and top - notch service. Sarah, a young journalist, was on a mission to write an in - depth article about unique hotel experiences. She checked in to The Starlight Inn with high expectations.
The front desk staff greeted her warmly and efficiently processed her check - in. Sarah was assigned a room with a view overlooking the city's beautiful park. As she settled into her room, she noticed the attention to detail in the decor. The suite was furnished with a combination of modern and classic elements, creating a cozy yet elegant atmosphere.
However, during her stay, a small incident occurred. Sarah had requested a wake - up call for an early morning interview. But due to a miscommunication at the service counter, she didn't receive the call on time. She was a bit frustrated initially but decided to handle the situation calmly. She went down to the service counter and spoke to the staff. The staff, realizing their mistake, were extremely apologetic. They not only offered her a complimentary breakfast but also arranged for a taxi to take her to her interview location immediately.
This incident made Sarah think about the importance of how a hotel responds to mistakes. The Starlight Inn, instead of trying to avoid responsibility, took it seriously and made efforts to make amends. She also interacted with other guests during her stay. Some were business travelers who praised the hotel's convenient location and the availability of well - equipped meeting rooms. Others were tourists, enchanted by the hotel's proximity to popular attractions and the helpfulness of the concierge in tailoring their travel arrangements.
As Sarah's stay came to an end, she reflected on her experience. The Starlight Inn, despite the small slip - up, had shown its commitment to customer satisfaction. It was not just about the luxurious rooms and facilities but also about how the staff handled unexpected situations. Sarah left with a wealth of material for her article, emphasizing that a great hotel experience was a combination of quality accommodation, attentive service, and the ability to turn a potential negative into a positive.
1.Why did Sarah check in to The Starlight Inn
A. She was on a vacation and wanted to relax.
B. She needed a place to stay for a business meeting.
C. She was writing an article about unique hotel experiences.
D. She had heard about the hotel's special offers.
2.What happened to Sarah during her stay at the hotel
A. Her room was not as good as she expected.
B. She didn't receive the wake - up call as requested.
C. She had a row with the front desk staff.
D. She lost her room key.
3.What can we infer from the way the hotel staff dealt with the incident
A. The hotel staff usually made many mistakes.
B. The hotel didn't care about customer complaints.
C. The hotel valued customer satisfaction and was willing to make up for mistakes.
D. The hotel only cared about making money.
4.What is the main idea of the passage
A. The importance of wake - up calls in hotels.
B. A journalist's unpleasant stay at a hotel.
C. How a hotel's service and response to mistakes shape the overall customer experience.
D. The facilities and location of The Starlight Inn.
参考答案：
Ⅰ.
1.答案：to submit。解析：refuse to do sth. 是固定搭配，意为“拒绝做某事”，这里考查submit“屈服，不得已接受”的僻义。
2.答案：expertise。解析：这里需要名词，tap the expertise 表示“利用专业知识”，考查tap“开发，发掘；利用”的僻义。
3.答案：tailored。解析：这里需要谓语动词，根据语境用一般过去时，tailor 作为动词表示“迎 合，使适应；专门制作”。
4.答案：respects。解析：in all respects 是固定短语，意为“在各个方面”，这里考查 respect 作为名词“方面”的僻义。
5.答案：with。解析：have a row with sb. 是固定搭配，意为“与某人吵架”，考查 row“争吵，吵架”的僻义。
6.答案：seasonings。解析：这里需要名词复数，season 作为名词除了“季节”，还有“调料”的意思，seasonings 表示“调料”。
7.答案：fearful。解析：这里需要形容词修饰 child，fearful 意为“吓人的；恐惧的”。
8.答案：against。解析：fight against 是固定搭配，意为“与……战斗”。
9.答案：instructions。解析：the following 后接名词，instruction 常用复数形式表示“指示，说明”。
10.答案：injury。解析：any 后接名词，injure 的名词形式是 injury，表示“伤害”。
Ⅱ.
1.front desk。原词，前台。
2.vacant room。原词，空房间。
3.single room。原词，单人间。
4.checking。after 是介词，后接动词 -ing 形式，check in 表示“入住”。
5.grateful。原词，形容词，感激的。
6.windy。根据语法填空核心词，wind 加 -y 变为形容词 windy，表示“多风的”。
7.frame。原词，动词，给……做框。
8.During。表示“在……期间”，这里指在他的旅程中。
9.When。引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时候”。
10.adventure。这里需要名词，adventure 表示“冒险，奇遇” 。
Ⅲ.
1.答案：C。解析：根据文章第一段“Sarah, a young journalist, was on a mission to write an in - depth article about unique hotel experiences. She checked in to The Starlight Inn with high expectations.”可知，Sarah 入住星光酒店是为了写一篇关于独特酒店体验的深度文章。）
2.答案：B。解析：从文章第三段“Sarah had requested a wake - up call for an early morning interview. But due to a miscommunication at the service counter, she didn't receive the call on time.”可知，Sarah 没有按时收到叫醒服务。）
3.答案：C。解析：酒店工作人员意识到错误后，不仅道歉，还提供免费早餐并安排出租车，由此可推断出酒店重视客户满意度，愿意为错误做出弥补。）
4.答案：C。解析：文章讲述了记者 Sarah 入住星光酒店的经历，包括遇到的问题以及酒店的处理方式，强调了酒店服务和处理错误的能力对客户整体体验的影响，C 选项符合主旨。）考前抢分必背词汇第18天
听力场景词（词汇主题：酒店与住宿）
accommodation n. 住宿
suite n. 套间
front desk/reception desk 前台；接待处
service counter 服务台
vacant room 空房间
check in 入住
check out 结账退房
single room 单人间
double room 双人间
a room with a view 一间风景房
twin room 双床房，双人间
half board (旅馆的)半膳宿
full board (旅馆的)全食宿
single/double/queen size/king size bed
单人床/双人床/大号床/特大号床
wake up call 叫醒服务
room key 房间钥匙
高考常考熟词僻义
1．respect (熟)n.尊重 (生)n.方面；着眼点 v．遵守
The show was perfect in all respects, and the actors won respect from the audience.
这次演出在各个方面都很完美，演员们赢得了观众的尊重。
2．row (熟)n.一行；一排座位 v. 划(船) (生)v.争吵，吵架
She had rowed with her parents about her career choice.
她和父母因为她的职业选择吵过架。
3．season (熟)n.季节 (生)v.加调料，给……调味
He seasoned the lamb with garlic.
他给羊肉加蒜调味。
4．slip (熟)v.滑倒；溜 (生)n.小纸条；疏漏，差错
He recited the whole poem on the slip of paper without making a single slip but slipped when taking curtain calls.
他没出一点差错地背诵了纸条上的整首诗，但谢幕时滑倒了。
5．submit (熟)v.呈递，提交 (生)v.屈服，不得已接受
She refused to submit to threats.
面对威胁，她拒不低头。
6．tap (熟)v.轻敲 n．水龙头；轻击 (生)v.开发，发掘；利用
We need to tap the expertise of the people we already have.
我们需要利用我们现有人员的专业知识。
7．tailor (熟)n.裁缝 (生)v.迎合，使适应；专门制作
Most travel agents are prepared to tailor travel arrangements to meet individual requirements.
为了满足个别需要，大多数旅行社都愿意量身定制旅行安排。
8．vain (熟)adj.徒劳的 (生)adj.虚荣的，自负的
She was one of those vain people who never take other's advice, so the persuasion was in vain.
她是那种从来不接受别人建议的自负的人，因此劝说是徒劳的。
完形填空高频词
fearful adj. 吓人的；恐惧的
fight v. 打仗；战斗；打架
n. 搏斗；打斗
following adj. 下列的；下述的；(时间上)接着的
force n. 武力；暴力；力；力量
vt. 强迫
form n. 表格；形式；结构
v. (使)形成；建立
fortunately adv. 幸运地；吉利地
frame n. 框架；构架；眼镜框；模式
vt. 给……做框；给……镶边
generous adj. 慷慨大方的，宽厚的，
宽宏大量的；大量的
goal n. (足球)球门；目标
grade n. 等级；职别；评分等级
vt. 分级；给……评分
gradually adv. 逐步地；逐渐地；渐进地
grateful adj. 感激的；表示感谢的
greet vt. 问候；向……问好
语法填空核心词
名词加后缀 y变为形容词，表示“天气”和“环境”
frost→frosty 严寒的；霜冻的
cloud→cloudy 多云的
wind→windy 多风的
rain→rainy 多雨的
ice→icy 冰冻的；冰冷的
snow→snowy 多雪的
mist→misty 多雾的
fog→foggy 有雾的
sun→sunny 阳光充足的，晴朗的
mud→muddy 泥泞的
dirt→dirty 脏的
dust→dusty 布满灰尘的
mess→messy 凌乱的
noise→noisy 嘈杂的；喧闹的
