Unit One
一.阅读本单元课文,完成下列各题
Tom Hanks ________.
A. is a successful businessman B. doesn’t have much free time
C. is the main actor in the movie Cast Away D. had a plane accident over the Pacific
Wilson is a (n) ________.
A. animal B. man C. woman D. volleyball
How does Chuck get to the deserted island
A. By accident. B. By ship. C. By plane. D. By boat.
To be short of _______ is what makes it most difficult for Chuck to live on the island.
A. volleyballs B. fresh water C. friendship D. enough food
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
Though busy, chuck often spends time with his friends.
Chuck manages his company quite well.
Chuck plays volleyball in order to keep fit.
Chuck believes he has always been a good friend.
Which of the proverbs best expresses the main idea of the passage
Where there is a will, there is a way.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
No pains, no gains.
Deed men have no friend.
Which of the following is Chuck most likely to eat on the island
Bread, beef and vegetables.
Fish, birds and fruits.
Rice, cheese and hot dogs.
Noodles, chicken and cabbage
After 5 years alone on the island, Chuck would probably disagree that .
a good friend should think about himself
people can make friends with some unusual things like animals
friends are those who can share your happiness and sorrow
as a good friend, you must give as much as you take
If Chuck is rescued and returns to his normal life, he will .
work even harder than he used to
shut himself up at home
play volleyball every day
spend more time with his friends
What does the writer mean by “friends are teachers”
We can learn from friends and become better persons.
We need friends to share happiness and sorrow.
We cannot survive without friends.
It is important to have someone to care about.
二.介词、副词填空
I hate hiking and I’m not classical music.
Chuck is a flight the Pacific Ocean when his plane crashes.
his five years the land, Chuck learns how to be a good friend Wilson.
Even though Wilson is just volleyball, he becomes fond Wilson.
Many people keep dogs pets because dogs are regarded loyal friends people.
This is the third time you have been late football practice! You have to do something this.
A pen-friend, or a pen-pal, is someone you write letters .
I am looking e-pals any country.
E-mail is faster than letters. You can just write your message and click it .
A friend need is a friend indeed.
Unit Two
一.阅读本单元课文,完成下列各题
How many people learn English as a second language
37 500 000 B.375 000 000 C. 750 000 000 D. 75 000 000
People from the following countries EXCEPT use English as their mother language.
New Zealand B. South Africa C. the Philippines D. the Republic of Ireland
Which is true about those who use English as a second language
English is also their mother tongue.
More than two official languages are used in their country.
They learn English for five or six years at high school.
They prefer to talk with family members at home in their native language.
There was no difference between the language in Britain and America before .
1828 B. 1838 C. 1796 D. 1776
What’s the situation of English used in China
All Chinese students speak English as a foreign language.
Most Chinese students learn English at school as a foreign language.
The majority of Chinese speak English at school as a second language.
The majority of people in Hong Kong use English as their mother tongue.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
The differences in written English are greater than in spoken English.
Americans and the British speak so differently that it’s hard for them to understand one another.
Noah Webster helped to divide the language into British English and American English.
200 years ago British dictionaries and American dictionaries were not quite different.
Which of the following best expresses the main idea of passage 1
There are more than 42 countries where the majority of the people speak English.
The number of people who learn English as a foreign language is more than 750 million.
English is the language of global culture such as popular music and the Internet.
English is the most important and widely used language in the world.
Passage 2 mainly tells us that .
American English and British English are in fact two dialects(方言) of the same language with some unimportant differences.
American English and British English are two different languages
American English and British English are so different that we can hardly say they are still the same language
The English language began to change after America became an independent country
From Passage 1 we can infer that .
English will be the only language to be used in the world
Native speakers of English might find it unnecessary for them to learn a foreign language
The number of learners of English will become smaller in the future
With the development of China’s economy, Chinese will become more important than English
From Passage 2 we can infer that .
American English and British English will become more and more different
Noah Webster was proud of his own country
Languages change very fast
Students had better learn American English rather than British English
二.介词、副词填空
____ total, ____more than 375 million people English is their mother tongue.
In China students learn English ____ a foreign language, except ____ those in Hong Kong.
____ only fifty years, English has developed ____ the language most widely used in the world.
You can listen to songs ____ the radio or communicate with people ____ the Internet.
How did these differences come ____ There is no quick answer ____ this question.
British English and American English started borrowing words ____ other language, ending ____ ____ different words.
However, people the two countries do not have any difficulty understanding each other.
My grandfather was very old when he died. A few days ____ he passed he called me to his bedside.
My parents often send me letters and sometimes a parcel ____ some sweets and tea ____ home.
We stay ____ touch ____ e-mail though we don’t often see each other.
Unit Three
一. 阅读本单元课文,完成下列各题
Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to travel
To see famous places.
To get to know more people.
To try new kinds of food.
To spend money.
What are the two main advantages of hiking
Easy and cheap.
Safe and interesting.
Fun and exciting.
Slow and natural.
What do you need for hiking
Water, maps and expensive equipment.
A cell phone and lots of money.
Strong shoes, clothes and a backpack.
A hat and a bicycle.
How is rafting different from hiking
Rafting is more adventurous.
Hiking is a better way of experiencing nature.
When hiking you can’t get close to the river.
When rafting you have to wear a lifejacket.
What makes the water in some rivers or streams look white
Its speed.
Sunlight.
The hill on either side.
The depth of the river.
This text is mainly about ____.
hiking
rafting
sight-seeing trips
adventure trips
When you go hiking,why is it necessary to tell someone where you are going and when you will return
To have some to talk to.
To be rescued when in danger.
To avoid going alone.
To get money from the person.
Why does the writer suggest bringing a cell phone when you go hiking
To order food.
To talk with family.
To call for help when in trouble.
To receive weather information.
According to the passage is the most dangerous.
hiking in the city
whitewater rafting
a normal rafting trip
rafting on a quiet stream
Why shouldn’t you go rafting if you cannot swim
Because you might fall into the water and get drowned.
Because in a quiet river you might want to swim.
Because you won’t be able to raft if you can’t swim.
Because if you cannot swim you are not strong enough for rafting.
二.介词、副词填空
Some people travel simply to get the cold weather.
When you go a hiking, watch dangers.
a hiking, you should always think about your safety and wear good clothes.
I am getting the airport by taxi. My brother will see me .
Camels are still being used transportation the desert.
My plane didn’t take on time because the bad weather.
Swimming dolphins is a wonderful adventure that will fill your heart happiness.
Dolphins bring joy anyone who comes near them. They also teach us to enjoy life and the world us.
There are a few things you need to keep mind when you join the club.
If a dolphin comes you, don’t reach and try to touch it.
Unit Four
一. 阅读本单元课文,完成下列各题
“…which grew to a terrible roar (Para. 1)” The underlined word refers to “ ”.
the terrible roar
somebody who were shouting
the loud noise Flora heard
Water advancing towards Flora
Jeff was waving his arms______.
to ask Flora to look around
to make Flora think twice
to make Flora hear a loud noise
to warn Flora of the advancing water
Why were Flora and Jeff trying to get to the chimney
Because it was higher than the house.
Because it was stronger than the house.
Because it was behind the house.
Because it was warmer there.
The following are the things which happened to Flora. Put them in the right order.
Flora turned around and saw Jeff waving his arms.
Jeff dragged Flora toward the house.
Flora climbed the stairs.
Flora started crying.
Jeff opened the bad door.
Jeff seized Flora’s arm and told her to run.
Flora struggled in the water and managed to get on her feet with Jeff’s help.
1-2-7-4-5-6-3 B. 1-6-2-7-5-3-4 C. 1-7-5-2-6-3-4 D. 1-5-3-6-2-7-4
What does the writer find the most exciting on Mount Emei
A. The Buddha. B. The old temples. C. The forest. D. The wild monkeys.
What did the monkeys do to the writer
A small monkey suddenly put its hand in her pocket.
They ate the peanuts from her hand.
They touched her hair.
They attacked her from behind.
Passage 1 mainly describes in a terrible flood.
a seaside house B. a beautiful garden
a strong chimney D. two people’s experiences
The best title for Passage 2 is .
My Holiday Experiences in Sichuan
The big Buddha in Leshan
The Buddha in Leshan and the Monkeys in Emei
Mount Emei
What did the “cracking noise” in Passage 1 suggest
The water level was rising.
The house couldn’t stand the water any longer.
The trees were falling down.
A strong wind was blowing.
二.介词、副词填空
A great wave came and swept her , but she quickly pulled herself .
He was standing, holding a tree that grew the wall.
She saw a wall of water advancing her. Before she could think twice, the water was ____ her.
Tree tree went down. In a minute, the garden was swept by the wild water.
Jeff and Flora looked each other’s face a look of fright.
A part of the house had gone down and the floor moved and down their feet.
In the earthquake a great part of the city was destroyed and a number buildings burned .
5:13 the morning of April 18th, 1906, the city of San Francisco was shaken ____ a terrible earthquake.
A wide and busy road which was built like a bridge another road fell the one ____.
First I heard a noise, which sounded a train passing my house.
Unit Five
一.阅读本单元课文,完成下列各题
How many of Steven Spielberg’s movies are mentioned in the passage
5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
Why couldn’t Steven Spielberg go to the Film Academy as he wished
Because his family was too poor.
Because he was too young to be accepted.
Because his grades were too poor.
Because he hadn’t got enough experience.
Which of the following are Steven’s war films
Firelight and Jaws
Jaws and Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List.
Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan.
When he was young, Steven Spielberg took English as his major .
because it was his dream
because he didn’t do very well at school
in order to get a job in film studio
because his family was too poor to send him to the Film Academy
What’s the biggest trouble for Minzhi in class
To write on the blackboard.
To teach the children to read.
To teach the children to sing.
To discipline (使…守纪律) the children.
The phrase “takes off” (in Paragraph 2) has the same meaning as the one in “ ”.
The plane was crashed soon after it took off
He took off his hat and said hello to me
After Meryl Streep won her first Oscar as Best Actress, her career really took off
When his wife was sick in hospital, he took off from work
Passage 1 mainly tells about .
Steven Spielberg’s life as a film director
Steven Spielberg’s life as an actor
Steven Spielberg’s successful films
Steven Spielberg’s family life
Passage 2 is mainly about .
a young girl called Minzhi
a famous director called Zhang Yimou
one of Zhang Yimou’s films
a naughty schoolboy called Zhang Huike
What can be inferred from the passage
All of Spielberg’s films are real blockbusters.
Learning English well plays a very important role in one’s success.
Behind every successful man there must be a great woman.
Spielberg has a gift for directing films.
What is NOT stated in Passage 2 but can be inferred
Mr. Gao’s mother is ill and he has to leave his job to look after her.
The people at the TV station are deeply moved by MInzhi’s deeds.
Minzhi manages to get on the bus without buying a ticket.
Most of the people in the film are not professional actors or actresses.
二.介词、副词填空
Having been____ was for 8 years people wanted nothing ____ peace.
The car broke _____ because it had been running ____ full speed for too long.
The talk show will be ____ the air ____ 6 a.m. Beijing time.
She was frightened ____ those who wanted to make a fool ___ her.
It turned ____ that the only person _____ whom she could depend was her mother.
Jackie Chan is famous ____ an actor, who is looking ____ a script that everybody likes.
The doctor operated ____ him ____ his disease.
____ the past fifties years, people have done much research ____ many fields ____ science.
Look out! The car nearly knocked you ____.
The floods have washed ____ scores ____ houses.
Unit Six
一、阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
How many glasses are usually placed for each person on a Western dinner table and what and what are they used for
2; for white wine and red wine.
3; for white wine, red wine and water.
4; for red wine, white wine, hot water and cold water.
1; for water.
Which is the proper arrangement on a Western dinner table
Forks on the right and knives on the left of the plate.
Forks and knives both on the left side of the plate.
Forks and knives both on the right side of the plate.
Forks on the left and knives on the right of plate.
“Knocking them will help you make a good impression.”(Line 2) The underlined word refers to ____.
western people
western dinner parties
western table manners
western food and drinks
What is a “starter”
A short speech at the beginning of dinner.
The smaller pair of fork and knife.
A small dish at the beginning of dinner.
The soup at the beginning of dinner.
How should you hold the smaller pair of knife and fork
Knife in the right hand and fork in the left.
Knife in the left hand and fork in the right.
Knife in the hand and fork on the plate.
Fork in the hand and knife on the plate.
At a formal Western dinner party, you ____.
Will get a hot, damp cloth to clean your face and hands.
will have two pairs of forks on the right of your plate.
can ask for another bowl of soup after you’ve finished one.
can eat chicken or other birds, using your fingers.
The writer of the text mainly tells us about _____.
western dinner parties
western table manners
western food and meals
table manners around the world
What’s the main idea of the last paragraph
Table manners are only important at formal dinner parties.
Table manners keep changing all the time.
We should follow the fashion of the time.
Table manners make you look good.
Which is NOT stated but can be inferred from the text
Table manners are different from culture to culture.
Table manners change over time.
The main course follows the soup.
Western table manners are better than those in most other culture.
Which is NOT true about the customs of drinking and toasting in Western countries
They propose a toast less often than Chinese.
Those who drink after dinner will prefer to soft drinks.
You should never touch other glasses when drinking to someone’s health.
They usually take only a sip and seldom swallow their drink at one time.
二.介词、副词填空
Having good manners is seen by some people ____ a sign ___ good taste.
When we communicate ____ other people, we should pay attention ____ the way we talk.
Spanish people often look right ____ your eyes while talking ___ you.
Some people think this is the worse thing you can do ____ public, especially ___ dinner.
____ Indians you should never use your left hand ___ greetings, eating or drinking.
How ____ going out ___ a drive next Sunday
How much did you spend ___ the TV set
A policeman always watches cars, buses, trucks and so ___ ___ the corner.
A lot music be done to stop too many trees ___ this area ____ being cut ____.
Unit Seven
一、阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
When and where was St Petersburg built
Near the Neva River 300 years ago.
On the Neva River before 1603.
Beside the Neva River 300 years ago.
In the Neva River before 1603.
Which can be learned from the first paragraph
The city of St Petersburg was built by Peter the Great in the 18th century.
Peter the Great was hated by his people because he forced them to build many palaces.
Many of the great capitals in the world are built on the banks of a river.
St Petersburg was chosen as a new capital because it was on the banks of the Neva River.
The following EXPECT “_______” are the reason why St Petersburg is thought of as a great city.
It was built by a Great Russian Czar.
It has seen many important historic events.
It is one of the world’s greatest cities built on the banks of a great river.
In the 1940s its people did everything they could to rebuild the city as it used to be.
What did the people of St Petersburg do to protect their history and culture from being destroyed by the Germans
They put pieces of the palaces in secret places.
They guarded their city and never let the Germans in.
They sold the valuable paintings to other countries.
They buried valuable things in the snow.
What did the people of St Petersburg do during the German attack
They did everything they could to save their city.
They stayed inside their homes to avoid being killed.
They ran away to other parts of the country.
They first fought and then gave in.
How successful was the rebuilding of St Petersburg
The palaces and buildings were rebuilt with some of their old beauty lost.
The city looks quite different from when it was first built.
The city looks quite the same as when it was first built.
It was a complete failure in spite of a lot of effort.
The text is mainly about the of St Petersburg.
beauty B. culture C. city D. builder
What does “heroes” in the title refer to
The Russian Czars.
The people of St Petersburg.
The soldiers who guarded St Petersburg.
The painters and workers.
Why did the palaces often look like something out of a fairytale
Because a lot of fairytales were painted on their walls.
Because their images could be seen in the water of the river.
Because Peter the Great loved reading fairytales.
Because they looked very wonderful.
What can be inferred from the passage
The palaces in the city were badly damaged by the Nazis in the war.
Modern Russian artists knew exactly what the palaces looked like.
The people never thought it impossible to restore their city and its cultural relics.
Bringing the city back to life again required hard work, patience and devotion(投入).
二.介词、副词填空
Seen space, the earth looks a blue ball.
The dam was built several reasons which I didn’t know much .
Electricity can be made water which rushes base of the dam.
a result of the dam, the water level of the lake was going to rise 63 meters.
the area of Aswan there are a lot of old temples, which date about 1250 BC.
Engineers made plans rescuing the temple. They decided to move the whole temple stone stone.
They worked in different cities, but they often kept touch each other.
He always stays articles a magazine.
Now there are scores high buildings our city.
Sitting the chair, the old man slept and his bag slipped the floor.
Unit Eight
一、阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
Which of the following is correct about the Olympic Games
The first modern Olympic Games took place around the year 776 in Greece.
All the women athletes were not allowed to take part in the old Olympic Games.
311 competitors from 13 countries took part in the old Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games were never forgotten even though they were stopped for centuries.
are the old games in which the athletes competed in the old Olympics.
Sailing and shooting
Running and horse-riding
Jumping and wrestling
Shooting and running
How many countries joined in the first modern Olympic Games
311 B. 227 C. 300 D. 13
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text
When the old Olympic Games stopped.
Why the old Olympic Games stopped.
Whether women were allowed to take part in the old Olympic Games.
Where the 27th Olympic Games were held.
Which of the following is not true according to the text
Women were unfairly treated around 776 BC.
Horse-riding isn’t included in the Olympic Games.
Every athlete tries to win a medal in the Olympic Games.
China is very strong in gymnastics and diving.
What does “another great competition” refer to in the last paragraph
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
The 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City in the USA.
The competition between countries to host the Olympic Games.
The Football World Cup in South Korea.
Which could be another title for the text
The summer Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games
The World’s Greatest Sports Games
A Great Victory for China
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage
The Chinese team was the second strongest in the 25th Summer Olympics.
In Barcelona men athlete won more than 4 gold medals for the Chinese team.
The Olympic Games stopped in 193 AD because of corruption(腐败) and cheating.
Now many countries complete to hold the Olympic because they can benefit a lot from the games.
What will happen in 2010
The 28th Olympic Games will be held.
The 30th Olympic Games will be held.
The Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.
The Winter Olympic Games will be held.
Why do countries compete to host the Olympic Games
Hosting the Olympic Games is considered to be an honour for a country.
The host country will certainly win more gold medals.
The athletes of the host country do not have to travel abroad.
Hosting the Olympic Games makes a country very rich.
二.介词、副词填空
I think we must do something ___ the problem ____ officials.
I am worried ____ the spirit of the Olympics. People care too much ____ winning and money.
Many of the athletes train ____ work and pay ____ their own trips and equipment.
Fencing is a fast sport, Matches will be won or lost __ _ a matter ____ seconds.
That’s doesn’t matter ____ me. I only care ____ getting better and about competing ____ my country.
For some athletes the reward will be to compete ___ other great athletes from ____ the world.
____ least 150000 cars will be produced each year ____ the beginning.
____ the beginning ____ June we’ll have the final exam.
I’ve read the book ____ the beginning ___ the end.
The money was _____ the table and no one was there, so he helped himself ____it.
Unit Nine
阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
“Life on the go” refers to a lifestyle where people are always doing the following EXPECT _____.
rushing from one place to another
doing many things at same time
going to work by bus, train or underground
using mobile phones and laptop computers
What is meant by “Modern cell phones are more than just phones”
Modern cell phones are better than phones.
Modern cell phones are not phones.
There are more modern cell phones than ordinary phones.
Modern cell phones have many other functions besides those of an ordinary phone.
Which is NOT the reason for the popularity of cell phones among teenagers
Cell phones can be used to stay in touch with friends and family.
Cell phones can be used to call for help in case of an emergency.
You look cool talking on a cell phone.
Cell phones can be used in class to help one learn better.
Cell phones are not allowed in schools because _____.
they look cool and fashionable
they have changed the way students behave
they are not properly used by some students
students’ parents are strongly against them
According to the passage, the functions of cell phone do NOT include_____.
sending words and images
looking for on-line information
reminding their users of important dates
helping students with their school work
What is the hope for the human being
They can turn AXL into a friend by teaching it about love and friendship.
They can defeat AXL by force.
They can ask the robots to help them defeat AXL.
They can invent powerful weapons to defeat AXL.
Which of the following can be used as another title for Passage 1
Cell phones
Teenagers
Mobile Phones in China
No Cell Phones in Class.
Wang Mei is mentioned in the last paragraph to explain ______.
why cell phones are not allowed at school
the important role cell phones play in people’s everyday life.
why teenager like mobile phones and what they use the mobile phones for
that children shouldn’t spend too much time and money on mobile phones
Which of the following is most probable in the future according to Passage 1
Cell phones will take the place of computer.
Cell phone will be allowed in every classroom.
Cell phones can also pick up TV programmes.
No one can live without a cell phone.
What massage can we get from the story in Passage 2
We’d better destroy all the computers now before they control us.
We should teach our computers about love and friendship now.
We should treat our machines as our friends.
Our future will be like what is described in the story unless we change our way of life.
二.介词、副词填空
1. New functions are being added ___ the phones, one of which will remind you ____ appointments and important dates.
2. Cell phones are so popular ___ teenagers because they need to stay ____ touch with friends and family.
3. If we have a cell phone, we can call ____ help ___ case ____ can emergency.
4. If we are full ____ confidence and united ____ one, we can certainly defeat SARS.
5. We can move something from one place to another ---_____ a bike, ____ a car or ___ plane.
6. We must find ____ truth ____ the matter.
7. This waste ____ food should not be allowed.
8. Five pounds is a good enough price ____ the hat.
9. Keep a record ____ all the mistakes which have been made ___ the composition and think ____ them.
10. A number ____ small power stations have been set ____ there ____ 1995.
Unit Ten
一、阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
Steve Jones talks to the group .
in a lecture hall of a university
when he’s showing them around a park
in a zoo in Birmingham
in Green Park in London
The environment in which certain animals or plants are used to living is known as their ____.
land B. species C. park D. habitat
How many reasons does Steve Jones list to show how a species become endangered
3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 1
In what way nature seems to be cleverer than human beings
It does not think.
It always stays calm.
It is a better recycler.
It never makes mistakes.
What does “Reduce” mean
We must reduce the amount of food we eat.
We must smoke less.
We must throw away less rubbish.
We must control the world’s population.
Which of the following is a way of “Respond”
Reply when asked a question.
Show others how to protect the environment.
Try not to use harmful things.
Repair things and use them longer.
Which can be used as another title for Passage1
A lecture on the Tour
Steve Jones
The Green Park on Birmingham
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Which is the best title for Passage2
Ecosystems
Air, Water and Energy
Four ways to Care about Nature
Reduce the Amount of Rubbish
Steve Jones’ words in the first paragraph of Passage 1 show that for many people, .
protecting the environment has become a habit
sometimes saying is one thing, doing is quite another
they are alone in the world
they always do what they say
To protect an ecosystem, the best way is to .
develop industries quickly
turn lakes into fields
kill the wild animals which feed on the plants
leave things as they are
二.介词、副词填空
We human beings could not survive all the plants and animals us.
When the habitat a species is changed, the animal has to adapt the change.
Stevenson has devoted himself protecting the milu deer.
People are cutting the trees and using the land farming.
The Malayan sun bear, which is danger of dying out, is the animals that need our help.
He did his best to catch us, but he was unable to.
The workers strike are fighting better pay.
The days which I was staying there were interesting.
Did she tell you the thing that had happened her
Prizes will be given the students their hard work.
Unit Eleven
一、阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
When American music was combined with the songs sung by African slaves, was born.
Jazz music B. Rock music C. Blues music D. Latin music
Which of the following has the shortest history
Jazz music B. Rock music C. Blues music D. Hip-hop music
Why is Latin music so called
Because it uses tradition styles from Latin America.
Because it is popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Because it was born and developed in Spain.
Because the songs are sung in Latin.
What’s the main difference between pop singers and Rock singers
Pop singers are rich while Rock singers are poor.
Pop singers sing for money while Rock Singers sing for their emotions.
Pop singers are happy but Rock singers sad.
Pop singers can write music while Rock singers can’t.
The writer of the text lists main ways in which Rock music and pop music are different.
3 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5
Which of the following is true according to the text
Rock and pop songs tell the same stories.
Rock and pop songs tell different stories.
Rock music makes people feel easy while pop music makes people think.
Pop songs are popular all the time while Rock songs are popular for a while.
Which of the following can be used as another title for Passage 1
Blues, Jazz and Rock Music
Hip-hop Music and Latin music
Different Styles of Music
American Music
Choose the main idea for each paragraph of Passage 2.
Rock and pop music are becoming more and more similar.
Pop songs and Rock songs are written in different ways.
Pop songs and rock songs tell different stories.
Rock singers make music their life.
How pop songs are written.
The difference between pop singers and Rock singers.
1-a, 2-b, 3-c B. 1-d, 2-b, 3-c C. 1-f, 2-e, 3-c D. 1-f, 2-b, 3-c
Which of the following is the writer of Passage 1 most likely to agree with
American music is the best in the world.
Africans are better musicians then any other people in the world.
It’s a good thing that there are so many different styles of music.
We should choose one type of music and stick to it.
It seems that the writer of Passage 2 .
prefers pop music to Rock music
prefers Rock music to pop music
likes pop singers better than Rock singers
believes no one should listen to pop music
二.介词、副词填空
the past twenty years, American country music has become more and more popular people.
Then the 1960s, song writers turned other subjects.
Many young people were angry society, so songs were often full anger.
People loved life the open air. They liked to walk the beauty of the country.
____ a good leader, he always thinks well others.
He decided to take an active part the coming English competition the classmates.
As it was getting darker and darker, we began to worry our safety.
1980, telephones began to go many families China.
The boy was so hungry that he ate the whole cake once.
They have heard the Gran Canal of China, but none them have been it.
Unit Twelve
一、阅读本单元课文,完成下列问题。
From the text we know Rowling is a ____.
place
writer
director
book
What’s Harry’s life like before he goes to Hogwarts
Adventurous.
Happy.
Unhappy.
Interesting.
What is taught in Hogwarts
Art and music.
History and sports.
Language and science.
Witchcraft and wizardry.
Where did the noise come from
From behind the picture in the wall.
From the woman in the picture.
From a room upstairs.
From a secret chamber under the floor.
Why did Harry suddenly feel cold
He realized they might be in danger now.
It became cold in the room.
Helen was angry with him.
The lady in the picture moved.
What was the password
Open Sesame.
Oobaapalooka.
Orange.
Banana.
What type of writing is Passage 1
Diary.
Biography.
Novel.
Book review.
Passage 2 mainly tells about ______.
the lady in a picture
how Harry and Helen got the password
the strange noise from behind the picture
the relationship between Harry and Helen
Which of the following is the most important for a person to succeed according to Harry Potter
His or her family.
His or her appearance.
His or her own character.
His or her friends.
How did Harry find out the password
His teacher had told him long ago.
He did it with Helen’s help.
He got it by accident.
He got it by thinking hard.
二.介词、副词填空
This new world can be similar ____ the one we are living _____.
_____ other words, the stories are about people just ____ us doing what we do.
We use our knowledge----which is real---and our imagination---which is real____ a different way---to make the worlds come ___ life on our minds.
When we read, we fill ____ missing information and think about the causes and effect ____ what a character does.
We pick ____ a book and lose ourselves ___ a good story, eager to find ____ what will happen next.
BBC English programmes ___ China are broadcast ____ explanations ____ Chinese.
There was great scientist ____ history ____ the name Newton.
Please find _____ which train will leave ____ Beijing early the next morning.
Tens ____ thousands of workers went ____ strike ___ the bad conditions the other day.
He hadn’t worked hard____ his lessons; ____ a result he failed ____ the examination.
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