（人教版）选修6 Unit 4 Global warning 语言点及练习

Unit 4 Global warming 语言点
学习目标
重点词汇
oppose compare state range quantity tend glance steady average circumstance
重点短语
come about subscribe to go up result in even if keep on on the whole
on behalf of put up with so long as and so on
重点句型
There is no doubt that...
知识讲解
重点词汇
oppose
【原句回放】On the other hand, there are those, like George Hambley, who are opposed to this view and believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air. 另一方面，还有一些人，像（科学家）乔治·汉布利反对这种观点，他们认为我们不必担心空气中有高含量的二氧化碳。
【点拨】oppose vt. 反对，反抗；与（某人）较量
　　常用结构：
be opposed to sth. 反对，相对 （注意to是介词）
　　He threw all those that opposed him into prison. 他把反对他的人都投入监狱。
　　Many residents are opposed to the plan of building the motorway.
　　许多居民反对修建那条高速公路的计划。
　　I’m much opposed to your going abroad. 我非常反对你出国。
【拓展1】opposed adj. 反对的，对立的 (常与to连用，to是介词)
　　She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
　　她仍然激烈地反对移居到国外的想法。
【拓展2】oppose和object
　　1. oppose 表示采取积极行动来反对，着重动作，反对的对象常为较重大的事；
2. object指个人不赞成某事，或由于与个人有关而提出反对意见；
3. oppose可以作及物动词，而object一般是不及物动词，接宾语时常加介词to。
　　He doesn’t oppose the plan at all. 他根本不反对这个计划。
　　She objects to being scolded in public. 她不想被当众斥责。
compare
【原句回放】That probably does not seem much to you or me, but it is a rapid increase when compared to other natural changes. 这个（数值）对你我来说很可能是无所谓的，但是跟其他自然变化相比较而言，这却是一种快速的增长。
【点拨】compare v. 比较，比照
The poet compares his lover to a rose in his poems. （compare A to B 把......比作......）
诗人在诗中把他的爱人比作一朵玫瑰。
Living in a town can’t compare with living in the country in many respects.
在许多方面城市生活比不上乡村生活。
（我们可以说<人>compare A with B，表示“把......与......相比”，但是如果不强调谁做比较的话，也可以说A compares with B，表示“与......相比，比得上”。）
Compared to some of the things she’s said, this was polite. （Compared to 与......相比）
与她说过的许多事情相比，这个还是客气的。
小结：
1. compare A to B有两个意思：把两个东西相比较；把A比作B。
2. compare A with B只有一个意思：和......相比较。
【拓展】comparison n. 比较，对照。（注意拼写）
make a comparison作比较
state
【原句回放】 In fact, Hambley states, “More carbon dioxide is actually a positive thing. ...” 事实上，汉布利这样说：“二氧化碳含量的增加事实上是件好事。......”
【点拨】state v. 意思是“说，陈述，说明”，比say更正式，语气更严肃。
Please state your name, age and occupation on the form.
请在表中说明你的姓名、年龄和职业。
（注意：state可以指口头说明或在资料等中说明某个信息。）
The busmen have stated that the strike will continue until general agreement is reached about pay and working conditions.
公交员工声称只有就工资和工作条件达成全面协议后，罢工才能结束。
【拓展】statement n. 陈述，声明
make a statement 发表声明
The man made a statement to the police. 那个人向警方发表了声明。
range
【原句回放】…, it will encourage a greater range of animals — all of which will make life for human beings better. 它还能促进更大范围的动物生长——所有这一切都会改善人类的生活。
【点拨】 1. range v. 处在……范围内，范围涉及
The team contained ten players whose ages ranged between 10 and 16.
这个队包括10个队员，年龄在10到16岁之间。
There are varieties of products ranging from television to computer software.
这里有从电视机到计算机软件的各种各样的产品。
（注意：range与所修饰词products是主动关系，用动词-ing形式作定语，range要去字母e后加-ing。）
2. range n. 范围，射程
in the range of… 在......范围内
out of range 在…...射程外
Even the cheapest property was out of our price range.
即使最便宜的东西都超出了我们的价格范围。
Your blood pressure is well within the normal range. 你的血压绝对在正常值范围内。
I tried to get out of range of the gunshot. 我努力跑出枪的射程之外。
quantity
【原句回放】 The problem begins when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 当我们在大气层中增加了大量额外的二氧化碳时，问题就来了。
【点拨】quantity n. 数量，量
注意：
1. 注意quantity的拼写，常与quality混淆。quality意思是“质”，而“quantity”一般指“量”。
2. quantity构成的短语可以修饰可数名词，也可以修饰不可数名词。
3. a quantity of和quantities of修饰的名词作主语时，谓语动词一般不跟它们修饰的名词一致，而要跟quantity的单复数形式一致。
1) Quantities of food were on the table. 大量食物放在桌上。
（用quantities of时，无论后面的名词是否可数，quantities是复数，谓语动词也要用复数。）
2) Like most things, it is cheaper when bought in quantity.
像大多数东西一样，买得多就便宜。（in quantity 大量的，大批的)
【拓展】表示“大量的”的短语小结：
a. 可跟可数名词也可跟不可数名词的词组
a lot of, lots of, plenty of, quantities of, a (large / great) quantity of
b. 只能跟可数名词的词组
a (large / good/ great) number of, scores of, dozens of
c. 只能跟不可数名词的词组
a great / good deal of, a large amount of ■
例如：
A quantity of story books has been bought for the children.
为儿童买了大量的故事书。
We have learned a great deal of valuable experience from them.
我们从他们那里学到了许多有价值的经验。
They bought a large number of English-Chinese dictionaries in the bookstore yesterday.
他们昨天在书店买了许多英汉词典。
tend
【原句回放】 It means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere causing the globe temperature to go up. 这意味着更多的热量被困在大气层中，从而引起全球温度上升。
【点拨】tend vi. 趋向, 往往是
vt. 照顾
常用结构：tend to 往往会，倾向于，留意，注意
　　　　　 tend to do sth. 有做......倾向/趋势
You’d better tend to your own affairs. 你还是管好自己的事情吧!
Women tend to live longer than men. 女性往往比男性长寿。
Since his mother was ill, he had to tend her at home. 因为母亲病了,他得在家照料她。 ?【拓展】tendency n. 倾向，趋势
There is a tendency towards regional cooperation. 有一种地区性合作的趋势。
glance
【原句回放】Glance quickly at the magazine article and answer the questions. 迅速地看一下杂志上的这篇文章并回答问题。
【点拨】glance vi. 看一下，扫视；
n. 一瞥，扫视
常用搭配：
glance at　匆匆瞥一下（某物），浏览
glance over　浏览，粗略地阅读
take/give a glance at匆匆一看......, 一瞥.......
at first glance 乍一看
at a glance 立刻，看一眼就......
He glanced at his watch and went out. 他匆匆看了看表，出去了。
I glanced up to see who had come in. 我抬头瞥了一眼看是谁进来了。
He took a glance at the newspaper headlines. 他匆匆看了一眼报纸上的大标题。
【拓展】不同的“看”：
glance一瞥，匆匆一看，强调动作的短暂
gaze凝视，注视，因惊异或赞赏而长时间无意识地凝视某人或某物
glare怒视，带有敌对或威胁的态度
stare盯着看，含有无礼或粗俗的意味。
steady
【原句回放】 The rise in carbon dioxide is causing a steady increase in global warning. 二氧化碳的增长导致了全球气温的持续上升。
【点拨】steady adj. 稳步的，匀速的，持续的，稳固的
We are making slow but steady progress. 我们虽然缓慢但是在稳步前进。
He held the boat steady as she got in. 他把船稳住，让她上了船。 ?
【拓展】steadily adv. 平稳地；持续地
average
【原句回放】 The greenhouse effect gives the earth’s surface the average temperature of 15℃. 温室效应使地球表面的平均温度保持在15℃左右。
【点拨】average adj.平均的，平常的
　　What is the average rainfall for August in your country?
　　你们国家八月份的平均降水量是多少？
　　The average child spends around ten hours a week watching TV.
　　普通孩子每周要用约10小时看电视。
【拓展】average n. 平均数，平均
　　above/ below average 平均水平以上/下
on average 按平均
　　The average of 4, 8, and 60 is 24. 4、8和60的平均数是24。
We received 20 calls a day on average. 我们平均每天接到二十通电话。
circumstance
【原句回放】Recycle cans, bottles, plastic bags and newspapers if circumstances allow you to. 如果情况允许的话，把罐头盒、瓶子、塑料袋和报纸回收利用起来。
【点拨】circumstance n. 情形，情况，环境（常用复数）
　　常用结构：
　　under/in the circumstances 在此情况下；情况既然如此
　　under no circumstances （=in no case）无论如何不；决不
（注意：此短语放句首，句子倒装）
　　What were the circumstances that led you to telephone the police?
是什么情况使你打电话给警察的？
He lives in poor circumstances. 他境况不好。
　　Under no circumstances will I believe you. 无论如何，我都不会相信你。
重点短语
come about
【原句回放】So how has this come about and does it matter? 那么，这种（温度的增长）是怎么产生的呢？它要紧吗？
【点拨】come about 发生，造成
　　Please tell me how the accident came about. I’m still in the dark.
请告诉我事故是怎样发生的。我还什么也不知道呢。
　　How did it come about that humans speak so many different languages?
　　人类怎么说这么多的不同语言，这是怎样产生的？ ?
【拓展1】辨析：come about, happen, occur与take place
1. come about 强调“偶然发生”，一般以一种似乎无法控制的方式发生，也可指差别、争论的产生。
2. happen 指“偶然发生”，常用于句型“sth. happen (to sb.)”，还有“碰巧”之意。
I happened to see him on my way home. 我碰巧在回家路上看到了他。
I wonder what happened to him yesterday. 不知道他昨天出了什么事。
3. occur正式用语，可指“偶然发生”，也指“计划中的发生”；还用于“occur to sb.”，表示“突然想起”。
It occurred to me that she didn’t know I had moved into the new house.
我突然想起她不知道我已经搬到新房子了。
4. take place表示“发生、举行、举办”，一般指非偶然性事件的“发生”，即这种事件的发生一定有某种原因或事先的安排
The wedding will take place in St Peter’s Church. 婚礼将在圣彼得教堂举行。
【拓展2】含come的短语：
　　come across /upon（无意中）碰到，找到，想到，越过
　　come along 跟去，一道去，赶快，进展
　　come on 来吧，赶快
　　come out 出来，出版，发行
　　come over 顺便来访，过来
　　come to 来到（某地），共计，来参加（活动），谈到
　　come up with 想出，提出
subscribe to
【原句回放】 All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. 所有的科学家都赞同这种观点：全球气温的升高是由为生产能量而燃烧化石燃料（如煤、天然气和石油等）引起的。
【点拨】subscribe to 同意，赞成，订购
　　Which journal do you subscribe to? 你订阅哪一种杂志?
　　No one but mad people would subscribe to such views.
只有疯子才会同意这样的观点。 ?
【拓展】subscribe vi. 同意；捐赠；订阅（常与to连用）
vt. 签署（文件）；定期捐助
People in the office subscribe ￡1 a week for coffee.
办公室的人一周拿一英镑买咖啡。
Please subscribe your name to the document. 请在文件上签名。
go up
【原句回放】 It means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere causing the globe temperature to go up. 这意味着更多的热量被困在大气层中，从而引起全球温度上升。
【点拨】go up 上升，上涨，增加
The curtain goes up on a suburban living-room.
幕布升起，展现的是市郊住宅的起居室。
Prices of fruit and vegetables have gone up. 水果和蔬菜的价格上涨了。
As you go up a mountain, you have to overcome the earth’s gravity which pulls you down. 上山时你必须克服把你往下拉的地球引力。
New buildings are going up everywhere. 到处都盖起新的大楼。 ?
【拓展】含go的动词短语
go after 追求，设法得到 go away 走开，离开
go against 违反，违背 go ahead 进行，进展，用吧，说吧，先走
go all out 全力以赴 go by 走过，经过
go in for 爱好，从事 go on 发生，进行，进展，继续下去
go off 走开 go out 出去，熄灭，过时
go over 温习，审阅，检查，研究 go through审阅，用完，练习，经历，经过
result in
【原句回放】 They also agree that it is the burning of more and more fossil fuels that has resulted in this increase in carbon dioxide. 他们还赞同下述观点，正是由于越来越多地燃烧化石燃料才导致了二氧化碳的增加。
【点拨】result in导致，造成
　　比较:
　　result in 表示“导致，造成……”，与 cause或lead to同义，其主语是起因；
　　result from 表示“由……造成的”，与lie in，as a result of和because of同义，其主语是结果，from的宾语是起因。
　　The accident resulted in three people being killed. 事故导致了三人死亡。
His failure resulted from not working hard enough.
=Not working hard enough resulted in his failure.
他的失败是由不够努力工作造成的。
【拓展】result 用作名词，表示“结果，后果”。
　　as a result 因此; 结果
　　as a result of 作为……的结果； 由于……
　　The famous actor died as a result of a heart attack. 那个名演员因为心脏病去世。
　　As a result, there is often trouble in their families. 因此，他们的家庭经常有麻烦。
even if
【原句回放】 Even if we start reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, the climate is going to keep on warming for decades or centuries. 即使我们开始减少二氧化碳和其他温室气体的含量，在（未来）几十年或几个世纪内，气候仍会持续转暖。
【点拨】even if 即使，虽然（也写作even though，常引导让步状语从句）
　　Even if you saw him pick up the money, you can’t be sure he stole it.
　　就算你看见是他拾起的钱，你也不能肯定钱就是他偷的。
　　I’m determined to enjoy myself as much as possible, even if it is freezing cold.
　　尽管天很冷,我还是决心尽可能玩得高兴些。
keep on
【原句回放】 Even if we start reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, the climate is going to keep on warming for decades or centuries. 即使我们开始减少二氧化碳和其他温室气体的含量，在（未来）几十年或几个世纪内，气候仍会持续转暖。
【点拨】keep on 继续（进行），继续下去
　　常用结构：keep on doing sth. 继续做某事
　　I’ve told him to stop but he keeps on scratching it!
　　我告诉他停下来，但是他还是继续抓挠它！
　　She keeps on and on and I’m really fed up with her.
　　她说起来没完没了，我对她真是厌烦透了。
　　Keep straight on and you’ll come to the market. 一直往前走就到市场了。 ?
【拓展】keep和keep on
1. 两者都可以表示“继续做......”，都接动词-ing形式作宾语。
2. 表示静止状态的动词，只能跟在keep后，如keep standing/ sitting/ lying。
3. keep on doing sth.表示决心、毅力；keep doing sth. 强调动作的重复性。
He kept asking the questions. 他不停地问我这些问题。
on the whole
【原句回放】 On the whole the warming of the earth is a phenomenon that causes great concern. 总体上来说，全球气候变暖是一种引起广泛关注的现象。
【点拨】on the whole意为“总的看来；大体上；基本上”，相当于in general。
　　 The weather this month has been good on the whole. 这个月的天气基本上是好的。
　　 On the whole，I think he was quite right to act as he did.
　　 总的看来，我认为他那样做是对的。 ?
【拓展】as a whole作为一个整体; 总体上
This rule does not only apply to seniors, but to the school as a whole.
这条规则不仅适用于高年级学生，也适用于全校。
on behalf of
【原句回放】 I am doing a project on behalf of my school about global warning. 我正代表我的学校做一项关于全球变暖的课题研究。
【点拨】on behalf of 代表......；为了.......的利益
　　此短语是介词短语，也可作“on one’s behalf”。
　　I paid the money on your behalf. 我替你付了钱。
　　On behalf of my colleagues and myself I appreciate your kindly help.
　　我代表我的同事和我本人感谢你们的善意帮助。
Don’t trouble to do it on my behalf. 不要为了我去麻烦了。
put up with
【原句回放】 We do not have to put up with pollution. 我们不必去忍受污染。
【点拨】put up with：容忍，忍受（与stand, bear 同义）
　　How has Jane put up with him for so long? 简是怎样忍受他这么长时间的？
　　I won’t put up with your bad behaviors any longer. 我不能再忍受你的不良行为了。
【拓展】含put 的短语
put away 存起来，收拾起来 put back 推迟，放回（原处），拨回（时钟）
put down 写下来，镇压 put forward 提出，提前
put off 推迟，延期 put on 穿（戴）上，上演，打开（开关等）
put out 熄灭，扑灭，出版 put up 举（架）起，修建，张贴，留宿　　
so long as
【原句回放】 It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it — if not, turn it off. 只要你在使用电器设备，你便可以把它开着。如果不用，就把它关掉。
【点拨】so/ as long as 只要，以......为条件；在......时间之内
　　There is hope so long as he is with us. 只要他在就有希望。
　　I don’t care about the price, so long as the car is in good condition.
　　我不计较价钱，只要车况好就行了。
I’ll stay as long as I can. 我能待多久就待多久。　 ?
【拓展】下面短语与so/as long as一样，除了表面形容词的意思外，还是固定短语：
as well as 也，还有 as good as 和... ...一样, 实际上相当于......
as far as 远至，就......而言
and so on
【原句回放】So if you are not using the lights, the TV, the computer, and so on, turn them off. 因此，如果你不用电灯、电视机、电脑等，就把它们关掉。
【点拨】and so on 等等
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on.
我们什么都商量了----什么时候去，看什么等等。
He talked about how much we owed to our parents, our duty to our country and so on.
他谈到我们受到父母多少恩惠、我们对国家应尽的义务等等。 ?
【拓展】and so forth等等
etc 等等（拉丁语et cetera的缩写）

重点句型
There is no doubt that ...
【原句回放】 There is no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer and that it is human activity that has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon. 毫无疑问，全球在变暖，全球变暖是人为的，而不是随意的自然现象。
【点拨】There is no doubt that... 毫无疑问……
1. that 引导的是同位语从句。doubt用在否定句中，后面接that引导的同位语从句。
There is no doubt that radio and television are important means of communication.
毫无疑问，收音机和电视是信息交流的重要方式。
2. 但是，doubt用在肯定句中，后面接whether引导的同位语从句。注意不可以用if替换whether。　
He had his doubts whether they would give him another chance to have a try.
他不能肯定他们是否会再给他一次机会试一试。 　　
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【拓展】doubt后的宾语从句：
1. 在否定句和疑问句中，doubt后面接that引导的宾语从句。
　　 I don’t doubt that he can finish the task on time. 我相信他能按时完成任务。
　　 Do you doubt that she will succeed? 你怀疑她会成功吗？
　　 2. 在肯定句中，doubt后面一般接whether或if引导的宾语从句。
　　 I doubt whether they can swim across the river. 我怀疑他们能否游过河去。
3. 在肯定句中，doubt也可接that引导的宾语从句，表示疑虑较大或“不相信”。　　 　　 We doubt that they can complete the work ahead of time.
我们不相信他们能提前完成这项工作。
巩固练习
一、单词拼写
根据所给汉语提示用本课单词的正确形式完成句子。
1. The advertisements have much ________（影响）on consumers’ choice.
2. The manager ______（扫视）at the document and signed his name.
3. He is believed to be the kindest person in _________ (存在).
4. A cup of icy water ________ (使振作) him after a long time’s work.
5. People loving peace are ________ (反对) to nuclear weapon.
6. He is not very ________ (稳固的) on his legs after his illness.
7. Wood, coal, oil and gas are _________(燃料).
8. He ________ (捐助) a large sum to the relief fund.
9. The two companies settled their ________ (分歧) out of court.
10. This kind of dress is only appropriate for ________ (随便的、非正式的) affairs.
二、选词填空
从下面方框中选出适当的短语并用其正确形式填空。
come about, build up, even if, result in, put up with,
quantities of, keep on, compare to, be opposed to, on one’s behalf
1. My husband could not be here tonight, but I want to thank you ____________.
2. Noise is coming to the point where we can’t ______________ it.
3. The students were all __________ the idea that they would take a trip to the hill near their town.
4. I have some difficulties, but they are nothing _____________ yours.
5. As soon as the accident _____________, we called 110.
6. I will go there ___________ I have to crawl on my knees.
7. Though it was raining, they _____________ cleaning the street.
8. The police found _____________ drugs under his bed and above his ceiling.
9. They tried to _____________ friendship with the developing countries.
10. The heavy fog can easily _____________ many traffic accidents in winter.
三、单项选择　　
1. There _____ quantities of apples in the basket and there was ______ milk in the bucket.
A. were; a number of　　　　B. was; quantities of
C. was; a good many 　　　　D. were; a quantity of
2. — Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?
　—I don’t mind where we go ______ there’s sun, sea and beach.
A. as it　　　 B. as long as　　　 C. now that 　　　D. in order
3. When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without
　noticing many of the similarities.
A. compared　　　　B. being compared C. comparing 　　　D. having compared　　
4. The ______ were observed by astronomers throughout the world.
A. phenomenon　　　 B. phenomena 　　　C. atmosphere 　　　D. phenomenas　
5. After a quick______ at the patient the doctor rang for an ambulance.
A. glance 　　　B. glimpse 　　　C. gaze 　　　D. stare
6. There can be no doubt _______ the woman is fit for the work.
A. that 　　　B. if　　　 C. what　　　 D. because
7. His interests ______ from chess to boating.
A. range 　　　B. work　　　 C. extend 　　　D. go
8. There are many inconveniences that have to be ______ when you are camping.
A. put up with 　　　B. put up 　　　C. put off 　　　D. put away
9. — How do you like the film?
　— There was nothing special —it was only _______.
A. average 　　　B. usual 　　　C. normal 　　　D. common
10. Every morning the old man gets up early to do morning exercises to _____ their bodies.
A. make up 　　　B. keep up　　　 C. pick up 　　　D. build up
11. ______ this village was extremely poor, the adults felt it was so important to keep the school going.
A. So long as B. Even though C. Just as D. No matter how
12. Firemen said the fire was under control, but they warned that the change in the weather might _______ new fires.
A. result in B. bring in? C. result from D. break out
13. The lucky fans will be picked out ________ rather than chosen beforehand to perform with the singer during the party.
A. by accident B. on earth C. at random D. on average
14. It’s already 10 o’clock. I wonder how it ____________ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.
A. came over B. came out C. came about D. came up
15. —Do you think that housing price will keep ________ in the years to come?
—Sorry, I have no idea.
A. lifting up B. going up C. bringing up D. growing up
16. With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth _______ each year.
A．is washing away 　　　　B. is being washed away
C. are washing away　　　　 D. are being washed away
17. The Minister was asked to make a /an______ on the progress of the talks.
A. statement　　　 B. decision 　　　C. agreement 　　　D. offer
18. People under stress ________ express their full range of potential.
A. tend to 　　　B. turn to 　　　C. attend to　　　 D. attach to
19. —Was the new act passed?
　 —Certainly. There’s only a small number of people who ________ it.
A. agreed　　　 B. opposed 　　　C. approved 　　　D. supposed
20. — Can I shoot that bird at the top of the tree?
　 — No, it’s out of _______.
A. range　　　 B. reach　　　 C. control　　　 D. distance
21. We can’t judge what he really meant by doing so until we know all the ________.
A. circumstances　　　 B. guess 　　　C. memory 　　　D. judgement
22. —John is a sunny man.
　 —You can say it again. ______ he is poor, he looks happy.
A. As if 　　　B. Even if　　　 C. So that 　　　D. As though
23. Even if I fail again，I will ______ working hard until I succeed.
A．give up 　　　B．turn to　　　 C．keep on　　　 D．think of
24. Ken is not present, I shall accept the prize on his ________.
A. manner 　　　B. appearance　　　 C. behavior 　　　D. behalf
25. I don’t mind having a dog in the house ________ it’s clean and it doesn’t smell.
A．as well as　　　 B. so long as　　　C. as far as　　　D. as good as
答案与解析：
一、单词填空：
1. effect 2. glanced 3. existence 4. refreshed 5. opposed
6. steady 7. fuels 8. subscribed 9. disagreement 10. casual
二、选词填空
1. on his behalf 2. put up with 3. opposed to 4. compared to
5. came about 6. even if 7. kept on 8. quantities of
9. build up 10. result in
三、单项选择
1. D。在There be句型中，谓语动词适用就近原则，即与quantity 的单复数形式有关。第一空后是quantities，所以填were；第二空填a quantity of，与前面的was一致。a good many接可数名词的复数形式。
2. B。as long as表示“只要”。 now that 既然。句意：我不在乎去哪里，只要有阳光、大海和沙滩。
3. C。compare的动作是句子主语we所做，是主动关系，所以填动词–ing形式，选comparing。
4. B。phenomena是phenomenon （现象）的复数形式。atmosphere 大气层，气氛。注意谓语动词是复数。
5. A。glance表示“看一下，扫视”，常与at连用；glimpse 表示“粗略地，短促地一瞥”，常和of相连。
6. A。There can be no doubt that…?? 毫无疑问……。
7. A。range from ... to ... 表示“范围从……到……”。
8. A。put up with 表示“忍受，容忍”。 put up 搭起，建起；put off 延期；put away 收好，储存。
9. A。average表示“平均的，中等的，普通的”，指“不好也不坏”。usual 经常的；normal 正规的；正常的；common 普遍的，同有的。
10. D。build up表示“增加，增进”。 make up 编造，弥补；keep up 不低落，维持；pick up 拾起，获得。
11. B。Even though 即使，尽管；So long as 只要；Just as 正当；No matter how 无论怎样。句意：即使这个村子极其贫穷，大人们感觉维持学校的运转很重要。
12. A。天气的变化可能引起新的火灾。result in 导致；bring in 引进，赚钱；result from 起因于；break out 爆发，发生（不及物动词短语，不接宾语）。
13. C。random 也可以作名词表示“随意”，at random意思是“随机地”；by accident 偶然地；on earth 究竟，到底；on average 平均。句意：将随机选出幸运歌迷在晚会上与歌手一起表演，而不是事先选出。
14. C。考查动词come构成的短语。come over过去；come out出来；come up出现，到来；
come about 发生。
15. B。go up （价格）上升；lift up 抬起；bring up 培养、养育；grow up 长大成人。句意：你认为房价在接下去几年会上升吗？
16. D。quantities of修饰名词作主语，谓语用复数；earth（泥土）和wash away是被动关系，用被动语态。
17. A。句意：这位部长受邀对会谈进展发表声明。decision 决定；agreement 同意，协议；offer 提供。
18. A。tend to往往会；turn to 转向，求助于；attend to 照顾，处理；attach to 附着于。句意：有压力的人容易发挥自己全部的潜力。
19. B。oppose 反对；agree 同意；support 支持；approve 批准，通过。根据句意“法案通过了”，反对的人应该少，所以选B。
20. A。out of range 在射程之外，对应上文中shoot，选A。out of reach 够不着；out of control 失控。
21. A。句意：我们只有理解了全部情况（circumstances）后，才能对他这样做的真实意图做出判断。
22. B。句意：你说得对。虽然穷，他看上去很快乐。even if 即使，尽管；as if/ though 好像；so that 以便于，以致于。
23. C。句意：即使我再次失败，我也将继续工作直到成功为止。give up 放弃；turn to　转向；keep on　继续；think of 想起。
24. D。on one’s behalf 代表某人。句意：肯不在场，所以我代表他来领奖。
25. B。句意：我不在乎家里有狗，只要它干净，没有味就行。as long as 只要；as well as 和，也；as far as 远至，至于，据......；as good as 和......一样。