Unit 1 Art
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Scientists ________ (predict) that there would be an earthquake.
2．I was walking ________ (aim) on the street when I came across a friend of mine.
3．As a successful businessman, he was thought ________ (possess) a lot of money.
4．The professor gave his students three ________ (type) examples.
5．________ (evident) shows that recent lifestyle changes may be affecting French eating habits.
6．One reason for her ________ (prefer) for city life is that she can have easy access to places like shops and restaurants.
7．We must be honest and ________ (faith) to the people.
8．In no way am I going ________ (adopt) any of his methods.
9．________ (attempt) to change someone else's attitude towards life is a waste of time and energy.
10．________ (appeal) to the consumers, more and more advertisers are using images of pop stars in their ads.
答案：1、predicted 2、aimlessly 3、to possess 4、typical 5、Evidence 6、preference 7、faithful 8、to adopt 9、Attempting 10、To appeal
二、用所给短语的适当形式填空
on the other hand, appeal to, a great deal, in a ... way, be full of, at the same time
1．It's impossible to get everybody together ________ .
2．As long as you are ready, you will ________ confidence in the interview.
3．They talked with each other ________ friendly ________ .
4．We have learnt ________ from this activity.
5．The beautiful scene in the countryside ________ me.
6．On the one hand, she is rich; ________ , she is lonely.
答案：1、at the same time 2、be full of 3、in a; way 4、a great deal 5、appeals to
6、on the other hand
三、课文回练
As is known to all, art __1__ (influence) by the customs and faith of a people. Styles in Western art have changed many times.
In the 5th century, the art of the Middle Ages came into being and the main aim of __2__ (paint) was to represent religious themes. __3__ a result, some pictures at this time were full of religious symbols, __4__ (create) a feeling of respect and love for God. During the Renaissance, people began to concentrate __5__ (little) on religious themes and adopt a more humanistic attitude __6__ life. In the late 19th century, some painters became the Impressionists. And they were the first painters __7__ (paint) outdoors. Paintings can reflect the __8__ (develop) of civilization, and it is interesting to predict __9__ styles of paintings there will be in the future. __10__ not try to visit some art galleries to appreciate different styles of paintings?
1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________
5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________
9.________ 10.________
答案：1.is influenced 2.painters 3.As 4.creating
5．less 6.to/towards 7.to paint 8.development
9．what 10.Why
四、阅读理解
Back home from the Navy, I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. I'd been out of high school for four years, but my high school headmaster, Mr. Gardner, invited me to a Valentine's Day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed.
When Friday came, I cleaned up, dressed up and drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at her and I was crazy?I had never seen such a beautiful girl!
I asked Mr. Gardner who she was, and he answered, “That's Marilyn Riley, Cut Riley's daughter.” I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the corner from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself, “Hi, I'm Jack Joseph.”
“I know who you are，” was her not?too?friendly response.
“Would you like to dance？” I asked. “No! I'm working，” she shot back.
“Can I call you next week for a movie date？” I asked. “No” was her response.
For the next month I phoned, trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer: No. Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice, I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella, no raincoat and no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride, half expecting her to say no. Instead, she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks to her house, but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45 minutes. It was magic from then on.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者海军退伍之后受母校校长邀请参加情人节舞会，遇到一位女孩并与其交往的故事。
【难句分析】Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice，I saw Marilyn，walking with no umbrella，no raincoat and no hat.
分析：本句含有as引导的时间状语从句；现在分词短语walking with... no hat作谓语动词saw的伴随状语。
译文：接着，在三月一个雨天的下午，在我篮球训练完开车回家的途中，我看见了Marilyn，她走在雨中，没有带雨伞，没有穿雨衣，也没有戴帽子。
1. Why did Jack decide to attend the party?
A．The party was held to welcome him back home.
B．Marilyn would be introduced to him at the party.
C．He could meet some of his former teachers there.
D．They gathered there to celebrate Valentine's
Day.
答案与解析：C 考查细节理解。根据第一段的“The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed”可以看出，由于在校园舞会上可以见到原来的老师，所以作者决定参加舞会。所以选C项。
2. What was the author's attitude towards the party?
A．Casual. B．Formal.
C．Passive. D．Worried.
答案与解析：B 考查推理判断。根据第二段首句“When Friday came, I cleaned up, dressed up and drove to the high school gym”的描述可以看出，作者对这次舞会的态度是很正式的(formal)。所以选B项。
3. We can infer from the text that__________ .
A．Jack once served in the army after high school
B．it took Jack 45 minutes to drive Marilyn home
C．Jack and Marilyn were familiar with each other
D．it was Marilyn's cold attitude that interested Jack
答案与解析：A 考查推理判断。根据第一段的“Back home from the Navy, I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. I'd been out of high school for four years”可以推断，作者在高中毕业后去海军服役4年，退役后就读于家乡的大学。所以选A项。
4. How would the story most probably develop in the end?
A．Marilyn would fall in love with Jack.
B．Jack would make great achievements in college.
C．Marilyn would become a famous singer.
D．Jack would have frequent conflicts with Marilyn.
答案与解析：A 考查推理判断。根据末段最后两句“It was only a few blocks to her house, but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45 minutes. It was magic from then on”可以看出，作者和这位女孩的关系有很大改善；特别是从最后一句“从那以后(我们之间的关系)很神奇”可以推断出，故事结局与两人的关系有关，而四个选项的叙述之中，只有选项A提及二人关系。所以选A项。
五、短文改错
Dear Dave,
I'm very glad to receive your letter ask for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Here are my advice. Firstly, as a foreigner, you need to go and join the Chinese learning activity group. And the most important thing is to remember as much Chinese words as possibly. Besides, if you really want to improve your listening ability, you'd better to read Chinese books, listen to the tapes and radio programs with Chinese. You can watch the Chinese TV programs as well. Last but not least, you can make some Chinese friends. Your friends can teach you a lot Chinese songs and introduce some Chinese festival to you, too.
I wish we will have a good time. I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Zhang Hua
答案：
Dear Dave,
I'm very glad to receive your letter for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Here my advice. Firstly, as a foreigner, you need to go and join Chinese learning activity group. And the most important thing is to remember as Chinese words as . Besides, if you really want to improve your listening ability, you'd better eq \o(,\s\do15(⑥)) read Chinese books, listen to the tapes and radio programs Chinese. You can watch the Chinese TV programs as well. Last but not least, you can make some Chinese friends. Your friends can teach you a lot Chinese songs and introduce some Chinese to you, too.
I wish we have a good time. I am looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Zhang Hua
Unit 2 Poems
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．You are bound to improve your English if you learn useful sentence ________ (pattern)．
2．He tried not to be involving himself in this ________ (end) argument.
3．It gave him a feeling of ________ (warm) and made him feel that they were home at last.
4．________ (eventual) your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult.
5．When I was young, my brothers used ________ (tease) me all the time.
6．The supermarket has more than 20 ________ (branch) all over the world.
7．They are determined ________ (transform) the mountainous areas in five years.
8．They ________ (exchange) presents with one another and had pictures taken.
9．He lay in the ________ (dark), pretending to sleep.
10．Mr Black is one of the ________ (sponsor) of the environmental protection organization.
答案：1、patterns 2、endless3、warmth 4、Eventually 5、to tease 6、branches 7、to transform 8、exchanged 9、darkness 10、sponsors
二、用所给短语的适当形式填空
take it easy， let out， be translated into， be popular with， stay up， in particular
1．Is there anything ________ you'd like for dinner?
2．He ________ a cry of disbelief.
3．________ and you'll feel better soon.
4．The novel ________ several languages all over the world in the past five years.
5．I used to ________ late with my mother and watch movies.
6．These products will surely ________ young consumers.
答案：1、in particular 2、let out 3、Take it easy 4、has been translated into 5、stay up 6、be popular with
三、课程回练
Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong __1__ (impress). Others try to convey certain emotions. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express __2__ (they). For example, the language of nursery rhymes __3__ (be) concrete but imaginative, and they delight small children because they rhyme, have strong rhythm and a lot of repetition. And list poems have __4__ flexible line length and __5__ (repeat) phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem.
Another simple form of poem is the cinquain, __6__ is made up of five lines and can convey a strong picture in just a few words. Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that __7__ (make) up of 17 syllables.
And __8__ course there are Tang poems from China which you may enjoy in particular.
With so many different forms of poetry __9__ (choose) from, students may __10__ (eventual) want to write poems of their own.
1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________
5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________
9.________ 10.________
答案：1.impression 2.themselves 3.is 4.a 5.repeated
6．which 7.is made 8.of 9.to choose 10.eventually
四、阅读理解
A Yorkshire village in England has created what could be the world's smallest museum. The museum has been created by transforming a disused phone box. The attraction in Warley Town only has enough room for one visitor at a time. Despite the limitations of space, it features etched (风化的) glass, old photographs and a selection of personal items from the local people that tell the history of the village. Visitors can explore the museum and learn about the history and culture of the village.
The phone box was redesigned by members of Warley Community Association (WCA). After researching the uses of other phone boxes, including book exchanges and cafes, the group decided to create the museum. The work and planning were carried out by Mrs. Bailey, her carpenter husband Doug Bailey, and Warley artists Paul and Chris Czainski. And the museum was unveiled (揭牌)by mayor Howard Blagbrough. Kathryn Gallagher from WCA, said，“We just started talking about what we could do with the phone box and came up with the idea. Many people are excited to come and look at it.”
The theme is currently local history, but the group plans to make changes every three months. WCA has also submitted an application for the museum to be included in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Eliana Bailey, WCA chairwoman, said：“We've had a positive response. People thought it was amazing. When they saw the inside of the museum they could not believe it. It's so great to show the history and culture of the village.”
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文中介绍了英国约克郡(Yorkshire) Warley Town由废弃的电话亭改造而成的小博物馆。
【难句分析】Despite the limitations of space，it features etched(风化的) glass，old photographs and a selection of personal items from the local people that tell the history of the village.
分析：这是一个主从复合句。句中that引导定语从句，其先行词为personal items。
译文：尽管空间有限，小博物馆还是独特地展现了风化的玻璃、老照片以及一些反映村庄历史的当地人的私人物件。
背景知识：约克郡(Yorkshire)是英格兰东北部的一个郡，是英国的“纺织之乡”以及重要的文化、农业之乡。它曾被分为三个地区：北区、东区和西区。1974年它被划分为北约克郡、南约克郡、西约克郡、亨伯赛德郡和克利夫兰郡。约克郡是见证英格兰历史的重要地区。
1. What's the museum created from?
A．A cafe. B．A bookstore.
C．A library. D．A telephone booth.
答案与解析：D 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“The museum has been created by transforming a disused phone box”可知，小博物馆是由废弃的电话亭改造而成的。所以D项正确。
2. What's the theme of the museum at present?
A．Local history. B．Book exchanges.
C．Local people. D．World records.
答案与解析：A 考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The theme is currently local history, but the group plans to make changes every three months”可知，目前小博物馆的主题是当地历史。所以A项正确。
3. What can we learn about the museum?
A．It was redesigned by Doug Bailey.
B．Only one person can visit it at a time.
C．It displays some paintings of famous people.
D．It has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records.
答案与解析：B 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“The attraction in Warley Town only has enough room for one visitor at a time”可知，小博物馆的空间很小，一次只能容纳一个人参观。所以B项正确。
4. What may be the best title of the passage?
A．WCA's New Design
B．Let's Reuse the Disused Item
C．The World’s Smallest Museum
D．The New Museum of a Yorkshire Village
答案与解析：C 考查主旨大意。文章主要介绍了Warley Town由废弃的电话亭改造而成的小博物馆，亮点在于其创意和狭小的空间，所以C项最适合作文章标题。故C项正确。
五、短文改错
In a few years to come, school life will be very different from that it is now. Video lesson will be widely used and we will need to study a lot by ourselves in our spare time. So it is important that we must learn efficiently and develop a well habit. As for me, I have benefited a lot from previewing lessons, get actively involved in class, and reviewing what has taught in class.
In an addition, we should learn how to get along with other. Respecting teachers and classmates are a must. It is with sincerity and faithfulness which we can create a harmonious atmosphere.
答案：
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Unit 3 A healthy life
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The man had so little education that he was ________ (fit) for this job.
2．This hot weather is ________ (normal) for February.
3．If you feel ________ (stress), you should have a rest.
4．Punishing kids for bad marks is ________ (mental) damaging.
5．The film made all of us feel ________ . It is really ________ . (disappoint)
6．I believe it is time ________ (ban) drugs.
7．He really felt ________ (embarrass), but he handled it successfully.
8．We should not be too quick to make ________ (judge) about other people, or we might be unfair.
9．Every day the newspapers tell stories of children worldwide who ________ (abuse)．
10．It will draw you closer together and it ________ (strengthen) the bond of your relationship.
答案：1、unfit 2、abnormal 3、stressed 4、mentally 5、disappointed; disappointing 6、to ban 7、embarrassed 8、judgements 9、are abused 10、will strengthen
二、用所给短语的适当形式填空
due to, in spite of, at risk, decide on, get into, be addicted to
1．Some students ________ playing computer games and some often cheat in the exams.
2．He has ________ the habit of making notes when he is reading.
3．Have you ________ a date for your wedding?
4．Lack of sleep can put your health ________ .
5．________ the bad weather, I had fun meeting friends and relatives.
6．Most of them turned up on time; only Tom arrived late ________ the storm.
答案：1、are addicted to 2、got into 3、decided on 4、at risk 5、In spite of 6、due to
三、课程回练
It's easy for you to start smoking, but once you become __1__ (addict) to it, you may find __2__ difficult for you to quit. Firstly, you may become __3__ (physics) addicted to nicotine. Secondly, you may develop the habit of smoking and finally become __4__ (mental) addicted to it.
Smoking may have all kinds of __5__ (harm) effects on the health of both the smokers themselves and non?smokers around them. It not only affects your physical fitness, but also __6__ harm to your heart and lungs and causes a variety of diseases. So, it's important that one quit __7__ (smoke) and live a healthier life.
To quit smoking, you should be well?prepared and make a list of all the benefits you may get after quitting. __8__ (develop) some new habits like listening to music, reading novels or doing housework may distract your attention and help you to forget your need for a cigarette. But if you really feel bad, you should consult __9__ doctor or chemist to get some professional help. Remember, if you keep trying, you will __10__ (eventual) succeed.
1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________
5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________
9.________ 10.________
答案：1.addicted 2.it 3.physically 4.mentally
5．harmful 6.does 7.smoking 8.Developing 9.a
10．eventually
四、阅读理解
A European gym and fitness provider is offering customers a delicious deal at their new café： work out and get a free meal.
At the Run for Your Bun Café in London, David Lloyd Clubs is advertising its new activity as the first of its kind in the world. According to its advertisement, potential customers just need to book a lunch reservation, then complete a six?minute workout consisting of intervals on the rowing machine and spin bike. After exercising, people can order one of four tasty, healthy options on the café's menu for free.
The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不动的)office workers away from their desks during the workday. “According to our research British office workers spend almost 90 percent of the working day sitting, being inactive and eating lunch at their desks — a problem worsened by the huge popularity and convenience of food and shopping delivery apps，” Elaine Denton, a health and fitness expert from David Lloyd Clubs, said in a statement. “We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more.”
She added，“Importantly, the café isn't in any way about encouraging people to ‘cancel out’ calories through exercise. Indeed, the micro workout at Run for Your Bun Café only represents a part of the calories contained in any of the lunch foods.”
Though the deal is only open to Londoners from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13, the model is one that is likely to inspire lots of copycats(模仿者) around the globe. Interested parties can head to 3 Slingsby Place, London from 12 pm to 3 pm until Friday.
【文章大意】 本文主要介绍了欧洲一家健身服务提供商发起的一项活动。
1. Where does the uniqueness of the activity lie?
A．In its excellence of service.
B．In its widespread advertising.
C．In its special way of payment
D．In its abundance of food choices.
答案与解析：C 考查推理判断。根据第二段的整体内容可知，顾客只要锻炼6分钟就可以得到免费的午餐。由此可推断，这种活动的独特之处在于午餐独特的付费形式，即以锻炼来付费，故选C。
2. Why did the Run for Your Bun Caré hold the activity?
A．To introduce healthy eating habits to office workers.
B．To prove the benefits of being physically active.
C．To help improve office workers' productivity.
D．To encourage office workers' activity level.
答案与解析：D 考查推理判断。根据第三段的“The gym chain explained that the motivation behind the activity is to get sedentary(久坐不动的)office workers away from their desks during the workday”和“We want to remind workers of the importance of being active at work and moving around more”可知，这一活动的目的在于鼓励上班族多活动，不要久坐，故选D。
3. What does the author think of the activity?
A．It may have far?reaching influence.
B．It should have attracted more people.
C．It shouldn't have been a temporary one.
D．It could have been made more convenient.
答案与解析：A 考查推理判断。根据最后一段第一句“Though the deal is only open to Londoners from Jan.11 to Jan.13，the model is one that is likely to inspire lots of copycats(模仿者)around the globe”可推知，作者认为活动虽然时间短，但具有开创性，可能在全球产生深远影响，故选A。
五、短文改错
This morning I lost my MP3 player on my way to school. It was bought with the money I had been saved for months. Too upset was I that I could hardly concentrate in what the teacher was saying. After class, my head teacher called me out and asked if or not I had lost something. It turned out that my MP3 player slipped out of my pockets while I was walking. And fortunately, a young lady walked behind me noticed it. She found the school guard and gave them to him.
How excited and how deep moved I was to get my MP3 player back! I want to be kind person like the lady.
答案：
This morning I lost my MP3 player on my way to school. It was bought with the money I had eq \o(,\s\do15(①)) saved
for months. upset was I that I could hardly concentrate what the teacher was saying. After class, my head teacher called me out and asked or not I had lost something. It turned out that my MP3 player slipped out of my while I was walking. fortunately, a young lady behind me noticed it. She found the school guard and gave to him.
How excited and how moved I was to get my MP3 player back! I want to be kind person like the lady.
Unit 4 Global warming
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Many ________ (consume) complain about the high price of vegetables.
2．Many people do not believe the ________ (exist) of the ghosts.
3．It was ________ (state) that the president would make a speech next week.
4．There is a variety of animals ________ (range) from rabbits to tigers in the park.
5．The number of people having mobile phones is increasing ________ (steady)．
6．If something bad happens on a particular day, people have a ________ (tend) to associate that day with negative events.
7．A group of children were ________ (random) divided into two classes.
8．These experiments were to find the connection between the two ________ (phenomenon)．
9．What newspapers and magazines do you ________ (subscribe) to?
10．They felt that it was wrong ________ (advocate) owning guns.
答案：1、consumers 2、existence 3、stated 4、ranging 5、steadily 6、tendency
7、randomly 8、phenomena 9、subscribe 10、to advocate
二、用所给短语的适当形式填空
and so on， result in， put up with， come about， go up， on behalf of
1.________ all the guests here, I wish to thank you for giving us this warm reception.
2．With the housing prices ________ , more and more people can't afford an apartment.
3．We are still wondering how it ________ that the experiment ended in failure.
4．What I can't ________ is that he never cares about others' feelings.
5．The traffic accident resulted from the driver's carelessness, ________ the death of three people.
6．The farm grows various kinds of crops, such as wheat, corn, cotton________ .
答案：1、On behalf of 2、going up 3、came about 4、put up with 5、resulting in 6、and so on
三、课文回练
There is no doubt that it is human activities __1__ have caused this global warming rather than __2__ random but natural phenomenon. All scientists subscribe __3__ the view that the increase in the earth's temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels. The “greenhouse effect” begins __4__ we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and more energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere __5__ (cause) the global temperature to go up.
The burning of more and more fossil fuels has resulted __6__ the increase in carbon dioxide. __7__， the attitudes of scientists are different. Some think that the trend would be a catastrophe. But some are opposed to this view __8__ they predict that any warming will be mild with few bad environmental __9__ (consequent). Even though we have taken some measures, the climate is going to keep on warming for decades __10__ centuries.
1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________
5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________
9.________ 10.________
答案：1.that 2.a 3.to 4.when 5.causing 6.in
7．However 8.and 9.consequences 10.or
四、阅读理解
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee
Type：Fantasy
Storyline：
When Ophelia moves to a strange city where it never stops snowing, she discovers a boy locked away for 75 years in a museum. She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world. Along the way, Ophelia learns how to believe in things she cannot see.
Targeted readers：
People who like fairy tales would enjoy this book.
A Hundred Horses by Sarah Lean
Type：Mystery
Storyline：
The wooden horse Nell brings along during her visits to her aunt and cousins is stolen by a girl named Angel. As Nell finds out Angel's true identity，a bond grows between them and a group of 99 horses. Word has it that the 100th horse is magical.But where is it? Nell doesn't know，but Angel might know.
Targeted readers：
Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting.
How to Catch a Bogle by Catherine Jinks
Type：Fantasy
Storyline ：
Birdie is an orphan who is good at trapping monsters with her singing voice. She is the only goblin (小妖精) hunter in the world.When kids go missing, it's up to her to figure out why.
Targeted readers：
Anyone who is looking for monsters will take great pleasure in this book.
I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
Type：Fiction
Storyline ：
After a car accident Jamie loses his family，and then he moves in with his aunt，uncle and his cousin Stevie, whose basic aim is to trick Jamie. But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals. He was recently honored the Funniest Kid Comic of New York State.
Targeted readers：
This book would be great for anyone who is fond of humorous books.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本书籍，提供了每本书的名称、作者、种类、故事情节和目标读者。
【难句分析】The wooden horse Nell brings along during her visits to her aunt and cousins is stolen by a girl named Angel.
分析：这是一个复合句。The wooden horse后是省略了关系代词that或which的定语从句，主句谓语is stolen是一般现在时的被动语态，named Angel为过去分词短语作定语，修饰girl。
译文：Nell去拜访姨妈和表兄妹期间带着自己的木马，它被一位叫Angel的女孩偷了。
1. Which writer tells a story about a girl saving a boy?
A．Karen Foxlee.
B．Sarah Lean.
C．Catherine Jinks.
D．James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.
答案与解析：A 考查细节理解。根据文章对第一本书的简介，尤其是第二句“She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world”可知，在冰雪女王冰冻世界之前Ophelia必须帮助那个男孩逃离，Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy的作者是Karen Foxlee，故选A。
2. Nature lovers may take interest in________ .
A．Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
B．A Hundred Horses
C．How to Catch a Bogle
D．I Even, Funnier：A Middle School Story
答案与解析：B 考查细节理解。根据第二本书对目标读者的描述“Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting”可知，喜欢动物和自然的孩子一定会发现这本书令人兴奋，故第二本书A Hundred Horses符合要求，即B项正确。
3. Who went through life challenges without losing heart?
A．Ophelia. B．Nell.
C．Birdie. D．Jamie.
答案与解析：D 考查细节理解。根据文章对第四本书的简介中“But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals”可知，Jamie在失去父母寄居在亲戚家时依旧保持积极的态度，追求自己的梦想，故选D项。
4. In which section of a newspaper can we find such a passage?
A．Fashion. B．Literature.
C．Business. D．Local news.
答案与解析：B 考查推理判断。根据文章是对四本书的介绍可知，这篇文章可能来自报纸的文学版块，即B项正确。 A项“时尚”，C项“商业”，D项“当地新闻”，都和文章介绍的书籍没有关系。
五、短文改错
Time flies! This is a third year that I have been in this school. In the past two and a half years, our school had organized many activities. What impressed me most was an activity called “Learning to Farm”. In an autumn afternoon, we were sent to a farm which we learnt to plant potatoes. Having been in the city for so a long time, we were so happy to go to the countryside. After divided into three groups, we started to work. Some students cut potatoes into pieces, some dug holes, and the others put the pieces of potatoes into the hole, put the earth back and pushed them down hard. We continued doing that until all the work was done. Although we were exhausted, but we felt fulfilled on our way back home.
答案：
Time flies! This is third year that I have been in this school. In the past two and a half years, our school organized many activities. What impressed me most was an activity “Learning to Farm”. an autumn afternoon, we were sent to a farm we learnt to plant potatoes. Having been in the city for a long time, we were so happy to go to the countryside. After divided into three groups, we started to work. Some students cut potatoes into pieces, some dug holes, and the others put the pieces of potatoes into the ， put the earth back and pushed down hard. We continued doing that until all the work was done. Although we were exhausted, eq \o(,\s\do15(⑩)) we felt fulfilled on our way back home.
Unit 5 The power of nature
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．I felt ________ (comfortable) with my stomach because I ate too much.
2．It helps children to develop an ________ (appreciate) of poetry and literature.
3．Some people hold the belief that ________ (anxious) can lead to changes for the better.
4．You'd better choose the activity which interests you and ________ (suit) you.
5．She was ________ (tremble) with anger.
6．We are ________ (guarantee) to deliver the goods in one week.
7．Jim is an ________ (absolute) brilliant expert in computer.
8．He was ________ (appoint) as manager of the company.
9．It can be difficult ________ (evaluate) the effectiveness of different treatments.
10．Tom ________ (panic) at the sound of explosion and called the police.
答案：1、uncomfortable 2、appreciation 3、anxiety 4、suits 5、trembling 6、guaranteed
7、absolutely 8、appointed 9、to evaluate 10、panicked
二、用所给短语的适当形式填空
burn to the ground, make one's way, vary from ... to ..., have a gift for, be appointed as, glance through
1．The young man worked very hard and soon ________ head of the department.
2．The snow being so thick, how did you ________ to the top of the hill?
3．During the war, the village was ________ .
4．After work, I usually ________ newspapers.
5．Even though he is a little boy, he ________ music.
6．The ages of the kids in the kindergarten ________ 2 years old ________ 5 years old.
答案：1、was appointed as 2、make your way 3、burnt to the ground 4、glance through 5、has a gift for 6、vary from; to
三、课文回练
I have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Although my job is occasionally __1__ (danger), I don't mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive.
I __2__ (appoint) as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a database about Mount Kilauea, __3__ is one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the__4__ (inform), I help other volcanologists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people__5__ the path of the lava can be warned to leave their houses. __6__ (fortunate), we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to __7__ ground.
Today, I am just __8__ enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started. __9__(study) volcanoes now for many years, I am still __10__ (amaze) at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.
1．________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________
5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________
9.________ 10.________
答案：1.dangerous 2.was appointed 3.which 4.information 5.in 6.Unfortunately 7.the 8.as 9.Having studied 10.amazed
四、阅读理解
Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems.
◆They know who's going to spend more.
Last year, US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users. It turned out that on average, Mac users lay out $20?30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first. To avoid paying more, sort results by price.
◆ Their software doesn't always link the hotel's system.
A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere — the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third party providers. The middleman's software isn't immune(不受影响的)to system errors, so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking is processed.
◆You could miss out on loyalty (忠诚) points.
Third party providers can get between you and frequent flyers miles or points. Many hotel loyalty programs don't recognize external sites, while others award only minimum points without special offers, like double points on hotel stays.
◆Don't be fooled by packages: Often, they're low?end items grouped together.
Ever noticed how travel sites recommend a hotel, a rental car, and tour packages all in one click? These deals usually feature travel that no one wants, like flights with multiple layovers(中途停留). Check the fine_print.
◆Once your trip is purchased, you're on your own.
An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard. Basically, when you arrive at the airportor hotel，you're just another customer who booked at the lowest rate.
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。虽然在线预订旅游方便快捷，但是仍然有一系列的问题，包括消费增加、第三方平台软件有时无法连上宾馆系统、错失消费积分、受网上旅游包服务项目欺骗等。
【难句分析】An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard.
分析：该句为主从复合句，句中if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard为if引导的条件状语从句。
译文：如果航班取消或房间不合规范，在线旅行社将无法像线下旅行社那样提供帮助。
1. What does the writer mainly intend to tell readers?
A．Tips of how to reserve flights online.
B．Problems of reserving a hotel online.
C．Notices about reserving a trip online.
D．Traps in reserving hotels and flights online.
答案与解析：C 考查写作意图。通读全文可知，第一段“Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems”为文章主题句。结合下文内容可知，本文主要观点是：虽然在线预订旅游方便快捷，但是仍然有一系列的问题；据此可知，本文旨在提醒读者注意在线预订旅游过程中的一系列问题，故C项正确。A项错在flights online，与第一段第一句“Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient, but comes with its own set of problems”的表述不符；B、D项仅为文章的细节之一，无法说明全文的目的。
2. Why do people probably spend more on their online reservations for trips?
A．They book at prices offered first by travel sites.
B．They are shown less expensive travel options first.
C．Some of the travel expenses are earned by Mac users.
D．Their flights or hotels are overbooked by tourist agencies
答案与解析：A 考查细节理解。根据第二段的第二、三句“It turned out that on average, Mac users lay out $20?30 more per night on hotels. As a result, online travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first”可知，在线预订的旅馆价格较高是因为在线旅行网站会先向用户展示价格更高的选择，故A项正确。
3. Which of the following can replace the underlined “fine print”？
A．Detailed items. B．Discounted prices.
C．Good deals. D．Special services.
答案与解析：A 考查词义猜测。根据该段标题“Don't be fooled by packages: Often, they're low?end items grouped together”可知，该段主要提醒在线预订旅行的顾客不要受网上旅游包服务项目欺骗。结合该句“Check the fine_print”可以判断，该处表示要仔细检查服务条款，故A项正确。
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A．The third parties will provide good travel services online.
B．Few people book trips online because of possible troubles.
C．Travelers' interests may not be guaranteed with booking online.
D．Those booking trips online will benefit much from loyalty points.
答案与解析：C 考查推理判断。通读全文可知，本文介绍了在线预订旅游的一系列问题，包括消费增加、第三方平台软件有时无法连上宾馆系统、错失消费积分、受网上旅游包服务项目欺骗等。据此可以判断，网上预订的旅行无法保证旅行者的利益，故C项正确。
五、七选五
We eat in our cars, at our desks, on the go, and in front of the TV. We eat take?out, packaged and prepared meals. Why? Because it fits our not?enough?time?in?the?day lifestyles.__1__ Well, I'm certainly not the first one to think it or say it, but we all need to slow down.
Consumer trends around the globe show that over the past three decades people are purchasing more prepared foods at groceries and eating out more than ever before. It's predicted that we'll spend more at restaurants in the coming years.__2__ However, we're getting less healthy.
While debates can be seen in different media over the food industry's contribution to our growing waistlines and our health problems, the bottom line is this：__3__ We can choose to eat a fast?food lunch on the go. We can throw a frozen meal in the microwave and call it dinner. We can eat without thinking, in front of the tube, at our computers, and while driving a car.
__4__ Studies have shown meaningful links between family meals and kids' mental and physical well?being. Eating sensibly doesn't take much time or money, but it does require you to make a conscious decision to do so. Wrapped up in endless work, appointments and social activities, we often fail to enjoy a relaxing meal with our families.
While it can be a challenge to always put healthy eating first, just do your best. Remember that the food you eat has a more significant effect on your health, weight and well?being than almost any other activities you do.__5__ Every meal made at home — even just once or twice a week — is a step closer to a healthier body and a slower eating style.
A．Lunch is the biggest calorie intake when it comes to eating out.
B．Treat it with the importance that it deserves, but start small.
C．Our food matches our lives.
D．Purchase food locally and skip as many packaged items as you can.
E．What we eat, where we eat and how we eat are all under our control.
F．We're consuming an increasing number of calories.
G．We can devote an hour of the day to enjoying a meal with our families.
【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。因为生活节奏加快，许多人习惯于吃快餐。事实上，快餐并不健康，并且消费很大；为此作者呼吁人们远离快餐，重视饮食习惯。
1．答案与解析：C 根据空前内容可知，随着人们生活节奏的加快，人们的饮食习惯也发生了改变。所以，C项“我们的食物适应我们的生活(方式)”符合语境。
2．答案与解析：F 根据空前的“It's predicted that we'll spend more at restaurants in the coming years”可知，人们越来越多地在外面吃饭，摄入越来越多的卡路里，然而，人们正在变得越来越不健康。故F项符合语境。
3．答案与解析：E 根据空后内容可知，吃什么、在哪里吃以及怎样吃都由我们自己掌控。故E项符合语境。
4．答案与解析：G 根据空后的“Studies have shown meaningful links between family meals and kids’mental and physical well?being”可知，与家人一块吃饭有很大的好处。所以，G项符合语境。
5．答案与解析：B 根据第五段内容可知，饮食对人们的健康很重要。作者建议人们尽量在家吃饭。又结合空后内容可知，把健康饮食放在第一位可从小事做起。B项符合语境。
