Unit 4 Growing up
一、单项选择(共15小题;共45分)
从下面各题所给选项中,选择最佳选项。
1. If you are _____ for the vacancy, that means you are qualified or able to do it. For example, because you are old enough or you received high education.
A.eligible
B.flexible
C.replaceable
2. "_____ there's still much work to be done, the people's government will not let the people down." Premier Li said on March 5 in Beijing.
A.Because
B.Unless
C.If
D.Although
3. Han Li wants to be a singer. She thinks it's an interesting _____.
A.work
B.job
C.works
D.jobs
4. Eric arrived on time, _____ it was the rush hour.
A.although
B.because
C.while
D.unless
5. _____ our classroom is not very big, it's clean and tidy, just like our own home.
A.Although
B.Because
C.But
D.So
6. A _____ means a job or profession which someone does for a long period or even all his life.
A.career
B.guide
C.journey
7. _____ the winter in Harbin is rather cold, the city is still attractive to the visitors throughout the world.
A.Although
B.But
C.So
8. The children would like Father Christmas to come _____ they fall asleep, so they can see him.
A.when
B.while
C.before
D.after
9. I need some nice photos for the photo competition so I'll go out to _____ the new camera.
A.take up
B.try out
C.give up
D.take part in
10. —Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the nearest underground station?
—Walk straight on _____ you see a white building. It's right there.
A.though
B.since
C.until
D.if
11. A _____ is the job or profession that someone does for a long period of their life.
A.career
B.dream
C.hobby
12. —I'd like to buy a good backpack for my daughter.
一What about this one? _____ it is a little expensive, _____ it won't go out of style.
A.Although; but
B.Although; /
C.Because; so
13. Although bike-sharing has some problems such as disorderly parking, it remains popular in Shenzhen.
A.is never
B.is still
C.isn't always
14. —Will you please give the dictionary to Jane?
—Sure, I'll give it to her _____ she arrives here.
A.before
B.until
C.because
D.as soon as
15. A couple of years _____ since the earthquake took place in Wenchuan.
A.passed
B.has past
C.have passed
D.has passed
二、完形填空(共1小题;共40分)
阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的选项中,选择最佳选项。
China is known for its large population, crowded cities, tall buildings and busy streets. Heavy traffic, busy streets and noisy crowds in a city can often make people feel _____16_____. China's population is so large that people don't feel comfortable from time to time. But China _____17_____ people with a useful solution (解决方法) to this _____18_____. Around the city, there are always many parks, from _____19_____ grass areas with benches to large parks with lakes and gardens. People can _____20_____ themselves in the parks.
From early in the morning until late in the evening, you will _____21_____ see people go out to take a walk around the park. Some parks are often in the _____22_____ parts of the city, although the open space and green trees really make you think you are somewhere far away. Everyone _____23_____ so happy in the park. It's really a(n) _____24_____ to stay away from the busy life for a while. It may be a quick walk in the park while on their way to work or a game of badminton while having a short _____25_____. These beautiful city parks are the perfect places for people in China.
16. A.excited
B.easy
C.bad
D.comfortable
17. A.provides
B.plays
C.agrees
D.helps
18. A.problem
B.idea
C.plan
D.service
19. A.expensive
B.small
C.huge
D.free
20. A.remind
B.teach
C.challenge
D.relax
21. A.suddenly
B.quickly
C.luckily
D.easily
22. A.poor
B.lonely
C.important
D.dirty
23. A.tastes
B.sees
C.hopes
D.looks
24. A.chance
B.change
C.tool
D.order
25. A.photo
B.lesson
C.rest
D.plane
三、阅读理解-阅读n选n(共2小题;共20分)
阅读短文,根据短文内容,从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项只能用一次。
26. Bill cleaned his room yesterday. He found an old diary. ______. He is thirteen now. He felt it very funny.
When he was eight, his mother took him to Maths classes after school three times a week. ______. And he had to practise the piano for two hours at home every day. But he doesn't do these activities now. ______. He wants to be a basketball player when he grows up.
______. He was short when he was eight. He had long hair. Now he is not tall or short and his hair is very short. He didn't like the teachers when he was eight. ______. And he didn't get high marks (分数) in some subjects. Things are better now. He is good at all his subjects. When he was eight, he liked blue. And now he likes black.
A.So he didn't study hard
B.He enjoys camping and playing basketball
C.He wrote it when he was eight years old
D.She wanted him to be an engineer when he was older
E.He also found some old photos
阅读短文,根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选项。
27. Last year I went to an old-fashioned bar with Lisa and her mother. When it was my turn to order, I had a problem. I was dyslexic(诵读困难的). ______ I felt embarrassed(尴尬的)about it and didn't want others to know it. Every time in restaurants I pretended(假装)that I could understand menus and ordered something that almost every restaurant could have. Luckily, I succeeded every time.______ I had a look at the menu and asked for a dish of vanilla ice cream. I thought it was safe. A place like this bar should have this kind of ice cream. But as soon as Lisa heard me, she said, "Didn't you read the menu? ______" After I hear this, my face turned red. And I had to tell them the truth."______ My friend's daughter had this problem four years ago, but she is better now," Lisa's mother said to me. Then she passed me a business card and said, "Go to see this doctor! Believe me! He can help you."I am better now. I understand that sometimes it isn't the thing itself but what we have done that makes us embarrassed. I won't escape(逃避)from them anymore.
A.I have learned to face my problems.
B.This time I did as usual.
C.There isn't any vanilla ice cream at all.
D.I had difficulty reading words.
E.Dyslexia is quite common, Betty.
F.I had to leave that restaurant because I was shy.
四、书面表达(共1小题;共15分)
28. 假设你是 Susan,在家里你的父母总是对你有很多要求,你是否有时感到厌烦?你是怎样解决的?请你根据下列要点提示用英语写一篇短文。
(1)父母要求你每天打扫房间;不能玩电脑游戏;晚上 10 点前必须睡觉。
(2)你觉得父母虽然太严厉,但是理解他们。
(3)你决定与父母多交流,为父母做些家务。
(4)你认为……
My name is Susan. There are many rules in my family. _____
答案
第一部分
1?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是形容词辨析。句意:如果你有资格申请这个职位,那就意味着你有资格或有能力做这份工作。例如,因为你年龄足够大或者你接受了高等教育。eligible 合格的,合适的,符合条件的;flexible 灵活的;replaceable 可替换的。根据qualified可知答案。因此,正确答案是A。
2?. D
【解析】
此题考查的是连词的辨析。句意:“尽管还有很多工作要做,但是人民政府将不会让人民失望。”Li总理3月5日在北京说道。because 因为;unless 除非;if 如果;although 尽管。
因此,正确答案是D。
3?. B
【解析】
此题考查的是名词辨析。句意:Han Li想成为一名歌手。她认为它是一份有趣的职业。work 工作,不可数名词,其前不能用a;job 工作,职业,可数名词;works 作品;jobs 职业们;根据句子中的an可知用单数job。
因此,正确答案是B。
4?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是连词的用法。句意:尽管是上下班高峰时间,Eric还是准时到达了。although 尽管;because 因为;while 当……时;unless 除非。
因此,正确答案是A。
5?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是对连词的辨析。句意:尽管我们的教室不是很大,但是很干净整洁,就像我们自己的家一样。although 尽管;because 因为;but 但是;so 所以。
因此,正确答案是A。
6?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是名词的辨析。句意:职业意味着一份工作或一个职业,是一个人长期甚至是一生所从事的。career 职业;guide 导游;journey 旅程。
因此,正确答案是A。
7?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是连词的辨析。句意:尽管哈尔滨的冬天很冷,但这个城市对世界各地的游客仍然有吸引力。although 虽然,尽管;but 但是;so 因此。由后面与前面应该构成了转折。
因此,正确答案是A。
8?. C
【解析】
此题考查的是连词的辨析。句意:孩子们希望圣诞老人在入睡前过来,这样他们就可以看到他了。when 当……时;while 与……同时,从句用进行时态;before 在……之前;after 在……之后。
因此,正确答案是C。
9?. B
10?. C
【解析】
此题考查的是连词辨析。句意:——打扰一下,你能告诉我去最近的地铁站的路吗?——一直走,直到你看到一幢白色的楼房,就在那。though 虽然;since 自从;until 直到;if 如果。
因此,正确答案是C。
11?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是名词的辨析。句意:事业是某人在其生活中做了很长一段时间的一份工作或职业。career 职业,事业;dream 梦想;hobby 业余爱好。
因此,正确答案是A。
12?. B
【解析】
此题考查的是连词。句意:—— 我想给我女儿买一个好的背包。—— 这个怎么样?虽然有点贵,但是它不会过时。although 虽然,不与but连用;because 因为,不能与so连用。
因此,正确答案是B。
13?. B
【解析】
此题考查的是副词辨析。句意:虽然自行车共享存在一些问题,如乱停车,它在深圳仍然很受欢迎。remain 仍然;never 从不;still 仍然; always 总是。
因此,正确答案是B。
14?. D
【解析】此题考查的是时间状语从句。句意:——能请你将这本字典给Jane吗?——当然可以,她一到这儿我就给她。before 在……之前;until 直到;because 因为;as soon as 一……就……;as soon as引导的时间状语从句,主句用一般将来时,从句用一般现在时。
因此,正确答案是D。
15?. D
【解析】
此题考查的是现在完成时。句意:自从汶川地震发生后几年已经过去了。根据状语since可知时态用现在完成时(have/has done),主语是一段时间,故助动词用单数has;pass 动词,过去,pass的过去分词是passed;past 越过,介词。
因此,正确答案是D。
第二部分
16?. C
【解析】
此题考查的是形容词的辨析。句意:拥挤的交通、繁忙的街道和喧闹的人群常常使人们感到不舒服。excited 兴奋的;easy 容易的;bad 不舒服的;comfortable 舒适的。
因此,正确答案是C。
17?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是动词的辨析。句意:但中国针对这一问题为人们提供了有效的解决方法。provide 提供;provide sb. with sth.为某人提供某物。play 玩;agree 同意;agree with sb.同意某人;agree to do sth.同意做某事;help 帮助;help sb.(to)do sth.帮助某人做某事。
因此,正确答案是A。
18?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是名词的辨析。句意:但中国针对这一问题为人们提供了有效的解决方法。problem 问题;idea 主意;plan 计划;service 服务;由a useful solution可知是problem。
因此,正确答案是A。
19?. B
【解析】
此题考查的是形容词的辨析。句意:在城市周围总是有许多公园,从有长凳的小草地到有湖泊和花园的大型公园。expensive 昂贵的;small 小的;huge 巨大的;free 免费的;与large相对应的是small。
因此,正确答案是B。
20?. D
【解析】
此题考查的是动词的辨析。句意:人们可以在公园里放松自己。remind 提醒;teach 教;challenge 挑战;relax (使)放松;relax oneself 放松。
因此,正确答案是D。
21?. D
【解析】
此题考查的是副词的辨析。句意:你很容易就会看到人们在公园里散步。suddenly 忽然地;quickly 迅速地;luckily 幸运地;easily 容易地。
因此,正确答案是D。
22?. C
【解析】
此题考查的是形容词的辨析。句意:一些公园已经成为城市重要的一部分,虽然开阔的空间和绿色的树木确实让你觉得你在遥远的某个地方。poor 贫穷的;lonely 孤独的;important 重要的;dirty 肮脏的。
因此,正确答案是C。
23?. D
【解析】
此题考查的是动词的辨析。句意:公园里每个人看起来都很开心。taste 品尝;see 看见;hope 希望;look 看起来像,感官动词,后面跟形容词作表语。
因此,正确答案是D。
24?. A
【解析】
此题考查的是名词的辨析。句意:这真是一个远离繁忙生活的机会。chance 机会;change 变化;tool 工具;order 命令。
因此,正确答案是A。
25?. C
【解析】
此题考查的是名词的辨析。句意:这可以是上班路上在公园的快走或是在休息时候打羽毛球。photo 照片;lesson 课程;rest 休息;plane 飞机。
因此,正确答案是C。
第三部分
26?. C;D;B;E;A
【解析】
第一空:句意:在他八岁时写的。根据前句He found an old diary. 他发现了一本旧日记。和后句He is thirteen now.He felt it very funny. 现在他13岁了。他觉得它很有趣。可知本句介绍这本日记是他8岁时写的。
因此,正确答案是C。
第二空:句意:她希望当他长大时当一个工程师。根据前句When he was eight, his mother took him to Maths classes after school three times a week. 当他八岁的时候,他妈妈每周放学后带他去上三次数学课。可知本句介绍妈妈带她上数学课的原因是希望当他长大后当一个工程师。
因此,正确答案是D。
第三空:句意:他喜欢野营和打篮球。根据后句He wants to be a basketball player when he grows up. 他长大后想成为一名篮球运动员。可知此处是说他喜欢打篮球。
因此,正确答案是B。
第四空:句意:他还发现了一些旧照片。根据后句He was short when he was eight. He had long hair. 当他八岁的时候,他很矮。他留着长发。可推知这是照片中显示的他8岁时的样子。
因此,正确答案是E。
第五空:句意:所以他不努力学习。根据前句He didn't like the teachers when he was eight. 当他八岁的时候,他不喜欢老师。可推知他不喜欢老师结果导致他不努力学习。
因此,正确答案是A。
27?. D;B;C;E
【解析】
第一空:我读单词有困难。从前面说到“我朗读困难。”可推出。
因此,正确答案是 D。
第二空:句意:这次我和往常一样。从后面说到“我看了看菜单并叫了一份香草味的冰淇淋。”可推出。
因此,正确答案是 B。
第三空:句意:根本没有香草味的冰淇淋。从前面说到“你没看菜单吗?”可推出。
因此,正确答案是 C。
第四空:句意:Betty,朗读困难是相当普通的。从后面说到“四年前我朋友的女儿有这个问题,但是他现在好多了。”可推出。
因此,正确答案是 E。
第四部分
28?. My name is Susan. There are many rules in my family. My parents want me to clean the room every day. I am not allowed to play computer games in my free time. I can't go out on school nights. I must go to bed by 10 pm. I think my parents are too strict with me. Sometimes I feel bored, but I understand they really love me. I decide to communicate with my parents as much as possible, sharing my happiness and sadness with them. And I should often help them do housework because they are busy with their work, too. I'm sure if we trust each other, we will get on well with our parents.