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Unit 3 A taste of English humour第二局部：阅读理解〔共两节 ,总分值40分〕第一节〔共15小题；每题2分 ,总分值30分〕阅读以下短文 ,从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中 ,选出最正确选项。
AI learnt to fly in a balloon in a race across the Atlantic Ocean in 1992 and became extremely interested in the sport. In the same way that a mountain climber dreams of climbing the world's highest mountain, I dreamed about flying non-stop around the world.I spent six years planning the flight and failed twice before I and my team managed to succeed. For some reason, we had to go first to North Africa to catch the right winds. That added 10,000 kilometres, and another week, to our journey. But because of this, our flight broke all the records for distance and time spent in the air.The most memorable part of the trip for me is that we lived in the air for 20 days and that the rising sun was the most amazing thing we saw. We had to go out of the balloon's capsule (舱), in which we were transported, three times while in the air to repair the fuel (燃料) system. We didn't have any safety equipment but when you are in a situation like that, you just do what you have to do without thinking about feeling afraid. Landing was a fantastic moment. I remember that when I got out of the capsule, I looked at my footprint in the sand. I remembered the astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was so happy to put his footprint on the moon, so far away from Earth. At that moment, I was so happy to have my foot back on Earth!21. The author became interested in ballooning because of _____.A. a cross-ocean raceB. a mountain climbC. a childhood dreamD. a long sea journey22. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the author and his team's flight?A. They set a new record.B. They shortened their flight.C. Their flight went very smoothly.D. Their flight covered 10,000 kilometres.23. Why did the balloonists get out of the capsule during the flight?A. To fight their fear.B. To do some repair work.C. To admire the rising sun.D. To check safety equipment.24. The author mentioned Neil Armstrong to show his _____.A. regretB. surpriseC. respectD. pleasureBYou probably laugh at something you find funny, but how much do you really know about jokes and humour? Reader's Digest (RD) questioned several experts to give us some facts about them.RD:What’s the oldest joke in the world?“We can't know the oldest joke in the world because it would have existed earlier than writing,〞 says Christie Davies, professor of sociology at the University of Reading inthe UK. The oldest joke book that's been found so far is the Greek Philogelos. It dates from the 4th century AD, although the jokes date from an earlier time. According to psychologist Steve Wilson, director of National Humor Month (April in the US), it contains 265 jokes.RD: Do some people fail to develop a sense of humour?Rod Martin, professor of psychology at the Western University in Canada, believes that while everyone is born without a sense of humour, as we develop, humour and laughter begin to appear. “Of course, some children are more serious, quiet, and less likely to laug h frequently, but this doesn't mean they don't have a sense of humour.〞 And according to Steve Wilson, there are no adults who don't have a sense of humour. “Almost everyone is able to develop a sense of humour, and I teach people how,〞 he says.RD: Do people share a sense of humour unique to their own nation?Sense of humour does differ a lot by country, according to an author named Scott Weems. British humour is thought to be absurd (荒唐的) in nature, while American humour has an aggressive quality. According to a study, Germans are found to find everything funny.25. What do we know about the oldest joke book?A. It remains unknown.B. It was written in Greek.C. It was found in the UK.D. It contains the oldest joke.26. What does Rod Martin agree with about people's sense of humour?A. Nobody is born with a sense of humour.B. Some adults lose it when they grow up.C. Childhood is the best time to develop such ability.D. Children have a poorer sense of humour than adults.27. What kind of humour has an aggressive feature?A. British humour.B. German humour.C. Canadian humour.D. American humour.28. Where can you probably find the text?A. In a popular magazine.B. In a research paper.C. In a personal diary.D. In a textbook.CWhen people communicate, they use more than words. People's body language shows important information just like speech does. When someone lies with their words, their body language often tells the truth. The next time you wonder if someone is telling you the truth, try watching their hands.A person who is being honest will usually turn one or both of their palms (手掌) towards the other person. If a person is beginning to “open up〞 or share important information, you may notice them turn their palms towards you. Like most body language, this unconscious (无意识的) gesture usually gives the other person the feeling that the speaker is speaking honestly.When people lie, they tend to hide their palms by putting their hands behind their back or holding them. Others will keep their hands in their pockets if they are lying or tryingto hide information. Salespeople are sometimes trained to watch out for this specific example of body language when a person is saying that they can't afford a product or service. Sometimes professional liars try to use open-palm gestures to fool others. But a careful listener may tell it is a lie through their body language such as lack of eye contact and touching the nose.Research has also suggested that if people normally turn their palms to face their listeners, they tend to be more honest themselves. If you want people's honesty, talk to them and ask them questions while keeping your palms turned out. This will put pressure on the people you are talking to.Human body language, emotion, and communication are directly connected. By showing that you are honest, with your palms towards people, your body language pushes others to tell you the truth.29. Turning one's palms towards others is a symbol of _____.A. confidenceB. politenessC. patienceD. honesty30. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By telling stories.B. By giving examples.C. By making comparisons.D. By providing explanations.31. Talking with your palms open will encourage others to _____.A. behave activelyB. gesture carefullyC. be honest with youD. forget their pressureDThe famous website known as Facebook began as a Harvard University dropout's hobby. It was once limited to university students, but it has now become the largest social networking website in the world. It is a good way for old friends to find each other and for new friends to meet.Facebook was started in 2019 and was then a site that only students with an email address ending in “edu〞 could join. It was like being part of a huge but exclusive club. College students throughout the USA joined the website to create large networks. As Facebook's popularity grew, its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, realized even more people would love to sign up for the service. In 2019, Facebook opened its membership to anyone with an email address. Facebook experienced another increase in its popularity.In just minutes, anyone can sign up for the service and start enjoying photos or videos. Most new members also enjoy searching for friends they lost touch with years ago. Whether they knew each other from elementary, middle, high school or college, people around the world reconnect using Facebook's simple tools.Facebook also includes many specialized features. Members write on a friend's “wall〞, a special part of each person's page. Friends post short public messages on each other's “walls〞, or they can send private (私密的) “messages〞. Fac ebook members also “poke (戳)〞each other. Sending a “poke〞to a friend is like saying “I'm thinking of you〞. Like a real-life poke, a “poke〞 on Facebook shows you want someone's attention. Members also send “gifts〞. “Gifts〞 are little icons (图标) of things you might really give. Members can buy these icons at a low price and send them, showing their appreciation.32. What does the underlined word “exclusive〞 in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Available only to some people.B. Teaching you something modern.C. Strange and difficult to understand.D. Supporting new ideas and methods.33. How did Mark Zuckerberg increase Facebook's popularity?A. By advertising it online.B. By working with schools.C. By making it open to any email user.D. By sharing students' photos and videos.34. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about _____.A. some ways of using Facebook's toolsB. what people can learn from FacebookC. how people make friends on FacebookD. some features that make Facebook popular35. If a Facebook member wants to get noticed by a friend, he can _____.A. send a “gift〞B. send a “poke〞C. write on the “wall〞D. send long “messages〞第二节〔共5小题；每题2分 ,总分值10分〕根据短文内容 ,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
人教版高一英语必修四Unit3检测试题及答案(2)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)AMany years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide."Let me get this straight," he said, "You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused . I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:It's in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled(逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You can't have ripples without a "stone." Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that's what I strive to do.I genuinely love teenagers.I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.Teaching isn't for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.46. Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?A. Because he thought her answer was unbelievable.B. Because the writer was insincere.C. Because the student was naughty.D. Because the answer was difficult to understand.47. What do you think of the writer?A. Stupid.B. Honest.C. Conservative.D. Polite.48. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?A. The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her.B. The writer’s answer made the student confused.C. In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach.D. The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.49. We can infer from the text that _________.A. the writer was also a good teacher in schoolB. the writer often plays with her students beside a pondC. the writer devotes herself to teaching and her studentsD. the writer often accompanies the students on their way homeBAmong various programs, TV talk shows have covered every inch of space on daytime television. And anyone who watchesthem regularly knows that each one is different in style. But no two shows are more opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the Jerry Springer and Oprah Winfrey shows.Jerry Springer could easily be considered the king of "rubbish talk". The topics on his show are as surprising as can be. For example, the show takes the ever-common talk show titles of love, sex, cheating, and hate, to a different level. Clearly, the Jerry Springer show is about the dark side of society, yet people are willing to eat up the troubles of other people's lives.Like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey takes the TV talk show to its top. But Oprah goes in the opposite direction. The show is mainly about the improvement of society and different quality of life. Contents are from teaching your children lessons, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors.Compared to Oprah, the Jerry Springer show looks like poisonous waste being poured into society. Jerry ends every show with a "final word". He makes a small speech about the entire idea of the show. Hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable.Clean as it is, the Oprah show is not for everyone. The show's main audiences are middle-class Americans. Most of the people have the time, money and ability to deal with life's tough problems. Jerry Springer, on the other hand, has more of a connection with the young adults of society. These are 18-to 21year-olds whose main troubles in life include love, relationship, sex, money and drug. They are the ones who see some value and lessons to be learned through the show's exploitation.50. Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey shows are ______.A. more interestingB. unusually poplarC. more detailedD. more formal51. Though the social problems Jerry Springer talks about appear unpleasant, people who watch the shows ______.A. show disbelief in themB. are ready to face up to themC. remain cold to themD. are willing to get away from them52. Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show?A. A new type of robot.B. National hatred.C. Family income planning.D. Street accident.53. W e can learn from the passage that the two talk shows ____.A. have become the only ones of its kindB. exploit the weaknesses in human natureC. appear at different times of the dayD. attract different peopleCCan people change their skin colour without suffering like pop king Michael Jackson? Perhaps yes. Scientists have found the gene that determines skin colour.The gene comes in two versions, one of which is found in 99 per cent of Europeans. The other is found in 93 to 100 per cent of Africans, researchers at Pennsylvania State University report in the latest issue of Science. Scientists have changed the colour of a dark-striped zebrafish to uniform gold by inserting a version of the pigment(色素) gene into a young fish. As with humans, zebrafish skin colour is determined by pigment cells, which contain melanosomes(黑色素). The number, size and darkness of melanosomes per pigment cell determines skin colour.It appears that, like the golden zebrafish, light-skinnedEuropeans also have a mutation(变异) in the gene for melanosome production. This results in less pigmented skin.However, Keith Cheng, leader of the research team, points out that the mutation is dif ferent in human and zebrafish genes.Humans acquired dark skin in Africa about 1.5 million years ago to protect bodies from ultra-violet rays of the sun(太阳光紫外线), which can cause skin cancer.But when modern humans leave Africa to live in northern latitudes, they need more sunlight on their skin to produce vit amin D. So the related gene changes, according to Cheng.Asians have the same version of the gene as Africans, so they pr obably acquired their light skin through the action of some other gene that affects skin colour, said Cheng.The new discovery could lead to medical treatments for skin cancer. It also could lead to research into ways to change skin colour without damaging it like chemical treatment did on Michael Jackson.54. The passage mainly tells us that ________.A. people can not change their skin colour without any painB. the new discovery could lead to search into ways to change skin colour safelyC. pop king Michael Jackson often changed his skin colour as he likedD. scientists have found out that people’s skin colour is determined by the gene55. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. nowadays people who want to change their skin colour have to suffer a lot from the damage caused by the chemical treatmentB. Europeans and Africans have the same geneC. the new discovery could help to find medical treatments for skin cancerD. there are two kinds of genes56. Scientists have done an experiment on a dark-striped zebra fish in order to ________.A. find the different genes of humans’B. prove the humans’ skin colour is determined by the pigment geneC. find out the rea son why the Africans’ skin colour is darkD. find out the ways of changing peopl’s skin colour57. 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选择性必修四Unit 3 Careers and skills词汇练习篇I.单词短语默写1.___________________ n. 薪金，薪水2.___________________ vi. 努力，尽力n. 努力，尝试3.___________________ vt. 获得，赢得4.___________________ vt. 预料；预计5.___________________ adj. 更好的，占优势的n. 级别（或地位、职位）更高的人6.___________________ adj. 分别的，各自的7.___________________ vt. 操作，使运行vi. 运转，工作；经营，营业8.___________________ vt. & vi. 聘用，雇用；租用n. 新雇员；租借9.___________________ adj. 商业的，贸易的；盈利的；商业性的10.___________________ n. 基础工作，准备工作11.___________________ adj. 最著名的，最成功的，第一的n. 首相，总理12.___________________ n. 资格，资历；学历；合格，达到标准13.____________ (__________, _________) vi. & vt. 使改变；使摆动n. 改变；摆动；秋千14.___________________ n. 候选人；应试者；被认定适合者15.___________________ n. 概述；形象；侧面轮廓vt. 概述，写简介16.___________________ adv. 简明地，简练地，简洁地17.___________________ n. 延迟的时间；延期，耽搁vi. & vt. 延期；使拖延18.___________________ vt. 对…作出解释，为…辩解；证明…正确19.___________________ adj. 强有力的，坚决的；坚固的；坚定的n. 商行，公司20.___________________ vt. 抓住，把握；捉住，夺；攻占；没收21.__________________________________________ （全公司或全国的）劳动力22.__________________________________________ 谋生23.__________________________________________ 喜爱24.__________________________________________公务员，公仆25.__________________________________________ 舒适区，放松区26.__________________________________________ 权衡，斟酌27.__________________________________________ 让…处于危险之中28.__________________________________________ 调查工作，研究工作29.__________________________________________ 立即行动起来，马上大干起来30.__________________________________________ 全力以赴Ⅱ词汇填空1.The ____________(reception) attended to the needs of all the participants and received applause.2.I began my career as an IT _______________(consult).3.Emphasis is laid on the necessity that all the objectives __________(attain) should be taken into consideration before starting a new project.4.Make a __________(month) budget to get a clear picture of your finances.5.If you rank in the top two in the race, you’ll get the ______________(qualify) to compete in the next round.6.It is __________(anticipate) that sales will rise sharply next year.7.Firefighters do a job that sometimes requires them to put their lives ______ the line.8.__________(apply) who can work independently are preferred in this occupation.9.Pleasant music is often played to make students __________(refresh) and relaxed for a while.10.The room is so small that I have to ____________(temporary) put my books on the floor.11.I delayed __________(answer) your letter because I had been away for a week.12.He __________(firm) believes that education is key to a country’s development.13.It can _____________(infer) that social support is an important factor in academic motivation.14.What __________(criterion) are used to evaluate the qualifications of candidates.15.Whatever our career is, we call make contributions to society ___________(respective).Ⅲ用所给短语的适当形式填空1.It cannot be questioned that the new method ___________________ to the old one.2.The mother looks worried outside the operating room, whose son is ___________________.3.The couple did various jobs ___________________, in spite of many difficulties.4.Schools _____________________ responding to the initiative of preventing short-sightedness among teenagers recently.5.Just call to place your order three or more days ___________________ departure.6.The system will mark the room as occupied ______________________ a customer’s stay.7.The child was told ___________________ being rude to his uncle.8.Don’t worry about your exam. Just __________________________ and do what you can.9.The guest team was beginning____________________________ in the game after the time-out.10.It is undeniable that people tend _____________________________ women in the workplace.Ⅳ课文内容填空（每空不超过3个单词）Through the work we do, our goals can 1.____________(attain) and our dreams achieved. All of us have had dreams of one kind or 2.____________ and work often enables us to pursue those dreams. Henry David Thoreau said, “... if one advances confidently in the 3.____________(direct) of his dreams, and endeavors 4.__________(live) the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected 5.______ common hours.” Yang Liwei, for example, 6.____________(drive) by his passion for flying, 7.____________(become) a pilot and then China’s first astronaut in space. Wherever our interests may lie and 8.____________ our career choices might be, work allows us the opportunity 9.____________(engage) in something we are fond of, and consequently, it can give us a great sense of achievement and 10.____________(satisfy).选择性必修四Unit 3 Careers and skills答案：I单词短语默写1. salary2. endeavour3. attain4. anticipate5. superior6. respective7. operate 8. hire 9. commercial 10. groundwork 11. premier 12. qualification 13. swing, swung, swung 14. candidate 15. profile 16. concisely 17. delay18.justify 19. firm 20. seize 21. labour force 22. earn a living 23. be fond of24. public servant 25. comfort zone 26. weigh up 27. put sth on the line28. detective work 29. swing into action 30. put one’s best foot forwardⅡ词汇填空1. receptionist(s)2. consultant3. attainable/to be attained4. monthly5. qualification6. anticipated7. on8. Applicants9. refreshed 10. temporarily 11. answering 12. firmly 13. be inferred 14. criteria 15. respectivelyⅢ用所给短语的适当形式填空1. is superior to2. being operated on3. to make a living4. have swung into action5. prior to6. for the duration of7. to apologize for8. put your best foot forward9. to gain the upper hand 10. to have prejudice againstⅣ课文内容填空1. be attained2. another3. direction4. to live5. in6. driven7. became8. whatever9. to be engaged/to engage 10. satisfaction。
SectionⅢGrammar课后篇巩固提升一、用动词-ing形式完成句子1.When I heard the good news,I could feel my heart (狂跳).2.The lady said she would buy a gift for her daughter with(剩下的20美元).3.The headmaster caught a student (在考试中作弊) when he passed by the classroom.4.He was such (一个令人失望的学生) that he didn’t pass the simple test.So his parents were disappointed.5.The owner was too excited to speak when the (丢失的钱包) was returned.二、单句填空1.There are still many problems (solve) before we are ready for a long stay on the Moon.2.The girl saw the thief (steal) her friend’s cellphone.3.The flowers(smell)sweet in the botanic garden attract visitors to admire the beauty of nature.4.It was so cold that they had the fire (burn) all night long.5.My hobbies are (read),(listen) to music and so on.6.He promised that he wouldn’t be caught (do) that again.7.When I got back home I saw a message pinned to the door (read) “Sorry to miss you and I will call later.”8.The words from the naughty student during class set others (laugh).9.The camera is out of order,so I’ll have it (repair).10.—What do you think of the story I told you just now?—It sounds (interest).I like it very much.11.The teacher went into the classroom,(leave) the boy (stand) outside.12.The next thing he saw was smoke (rise) from behind the house.13.Look over there — there’s a very long,winding path (lead) up to the house.14.The traffic rule says young children under the age of four and (weigh) less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat.15.Listen!Do you hear someone (call) for help?三、阅读理解AYou have probably heard the saying,“When life gives you lemons,make lemonade.” Since lemons are considered bitter and lemonade is considered sweet,the saying tells you to make the best out of a bad situation.Unfortunately,when something bad happens,it’s not uncommon for most people to talk about it to anyone who’ll listen,and complain about life,“Why me?”That’s like getting a bag of lemons,putting them down,and thinking,“Lemons taste bad!I’d rather have chocolate!” If you don’t make anything with the lemons,they will go bad.But what if you did something with them?What if you made lemonade?Isn’t it possible to do something similar with a bad situation?Here’s an example.Let’s say you’re about to go to the movies,but you discover you have a flat tire.You consider this a terrible thing.After all,you are really looking forward to spending some time with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.Now you’re all stressed out,hating the tire,the car,and your life.But what if you called AAA,got your tire fixed or got caught up on things that you’d been meaning to do?What if you did some reading,or had coffee with a friend instead?A negative experience can be turned into something positive.Almost anything can work itself out into something better.You can’t change what has happened,right?So make the best of it.I’m not saying it will be easy.The easy thing to do is complain about your bad situation and not consider what it could be turned into.Next time when some unfortunate things happen,stop and think,“How can I turn this around?How can I make it a positive experience?”You needn’t fear difficulties.As long as you keep on changing it,you will see the benefits at last.1.What do we know about the saying in Paragraph 1?A.It is encouraging.B.It is funny.C.It is easy to do.D.It is negative.“the saying tells you to make the best out of a bad situation”可知,要从不好的处境中获得最好的。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour单元测试第二部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21．The bell______ the end of the period rang, ______ our heated discussion.A. indicating, interruptingB. indicated, interruptingC. indicating; interruptedD. indicated; interrupted22．When I got back home I saw a message pinned to the door ____’’Sorry to miss you; will call later.’’A. readB. readsC. to readD. reading23．It’s a waste of time him. He is no longer in charge now.A．asking B．to ask C．asked D．asks24．---Why did you go back to the shop? ——I left my friend_____ there.A.. waitingB. to waitC. waitD.waits25．This _____girl is Linda’s cousin.A. pretty little SpanishB. Spanish little prettyC. Spanish pretty littleD. Little pretty Spanish26．I was just talking to Margot when Jackson____.A. cut inB. cut downC. cut outD. cut up27．My boss hates interruptions, when he is trying to work.A．occasionally B．generally C．specially D．especially28．With a stranger_____ of achievement, active language learners are able to put what they know .to betterA. senseB. feelingC. thoughtD. idea29．was most important to her, she told me, was her family.A．It B．This C．What D．As30．—Do you know about the accident which happened in the center of the city?—Yes. But it was some time we realized the truth.A．before B．when C．since D．until31．—Have you handed in your school-work yet?—Yes, I have. I guess it now.A．has graded B．is graded C．is being graded D．is grading32．We can’t go abroad this year, so we will have to_____ ourselves with a holiday in Shanghai.A. treatB. presentC. contentD. conduct33．It’s fun to see all the food I have made in such a short time.A．eating B．to be eaten C．being eaten D．eaten34．Martial Art Films are supposed to be educational, inspiring, as well as______.A. entertainingB. entertainedC. joyD. delighted35．He is only too ready to help others, seldom,______, refusing when they turn to him for help.A. if neverB. if everC. if notD. if any第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Push!At midnight Peter was awakened by heavy knocks on the door. He rolled over and look to his 36 , and it was half past one. “I’m not getting37 at this time,” he38 to himself, and rolled over.Then, a 39 knock followed. “Aren’t you going to40 it?” said his wife.So he dragged himself out of bed and went downstairs. He opened the door and there was a man 41 at the door. It didn’t ta ke long to 42 the man was drunk.“Hi, there,”slurred(嘟囔) the stranger, “Can you give me a push?”“No, get lost. It’s half past one. I was43 ,”Peter said and slammed the door. He went back 44 to bed and told his wife what had happened.She said, “That wasn’t very45 of you. Remember that night we had a 46 in the pouring rain on the way to pick the kids up and you had to 47 that man’s door to get our car 48 again? What would have happened if he’d told49 to get lost?”“But the guy was50 ,” said Peter.“It doesn’t matter,”said the wife. “He needs help51 it would be the Christian thing to help him.”So Peter went out of bed again, got dressed, and went downstairs. He opened the door, and not being able to see the stranger anywhere, he shouted, “Hey, do you still want a52 ?”And he heard a 53 ,“Yeah, please.”So, still being unable to see the stranger, he shouted, “54 are you?”The drunk replied, “Over here, on the55 .”36．A．door B．clock C．wife D．window37．A．out of bed B．out of the house C．down to work D．into trouble 38．A．complained B．explained C．replied D．thought 39．A．weaker B．louder C．longer D．angrier 40．A．stand B．stop C．answer D．refuse 41．A．standing B．lying C．knocking D．looking 42．A．remember B．show C．realize D．doubt43．A．in bed B．in surprise C．at home D．at work 44．A．down B．up C．inside D．home45．A．nice B．foolish C．typical D．generous 46．A．hard time B．quarrel C．fight D．breakdown 47．A．drive to B．pass by C．knock on D．drop into 48．A．started B．refreshed C．united D．delighted49．A．us B．them C．the man D．others50．A．mad B．drunk C．different D．dangerous 51．A．but B．though C．and D．because52．A．rest B．push C．room D．lift53．A．lady B．gentleman C．drunk D．voice54．A．What B．How C．Who D．Where55．A．roof B．bed C．swing D．ground第三部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AI began working in journa lism when I was eight. It was my mother’s idea. She wanted me to “make something” of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance ofkeeping up with the competition.With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two gas stations on the corner of Belleville and Union. For several hours I made myself highly visible, making sure everyone could see me and the heavy black letters on the bag that said THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. When it was supper time, I walked back home.“How many did you sell, my boy?” my mother asked.“None.”“Where did you go?”“The corner of Belleville and Union Avenues.”“What did you do?”“Stood on the corner waiting for somebody to buy a Saturday Evening Post.”“You just stood there?”“Didn’t sell a single one.”“My God, Russell!”Uncle Allen put in, “Well, I’ve decided to take the Post.” I handed him a copy and he paid me a nickle(五分镍币). It was the first nickle I earned.Afterwards my mother taught me how to be a salesman. I would have to ring doorbells, address adults with self-confidence, and persuade them by saying that no one, no matter how poor, could afford to be without the Saturday Evening Post in the home.One day, I told my mother I’d changed my mind. I didn’t want to make a success in the magazine business.“If you think you can change your mind like this,” she replied, “you’ll become a good-for-noth ing.” She insisted that, as soon as school was over, I should start ringing doorbells, selling magazines. Whenever I said no, she would scold me.My mother and I had fought this battle almost as long as I could remember. My mother, dissatisfied with my fa ther’s plain workman’s life, determined that I would not grow up like him and his people. But never did she expect that, forty years later, such a successful journalist as me would go back to her husband’s people for true life and love.56．Why did the boy start his job young?A．He wanted to be famous in the future B．The job was quite easy for him.C．His mother had high hopes for him. D．The competition for the job was fierce. 57．From the dialogue between the boy and his mother, we learn that the mother was _______.A．excited B．interested C．ashamed D．disappointed 58．What did the mother do when the boy wanted to give up?A．She forced him to continue. B．She punished him.C．She gave him some money. D．She changed her plan.59．The phrase “this battle”in the last paragraph refers to.A．the war between the boy’s parentsB．the arguing between the boy and his motherC．the quarrel between the boy and his customersD．the fight between the boy and his father60．What is the text mainly about?A．The early life of a journalist.B．The early success of a journalist.C．The happy childhood of the writer.D．The important role of the writer in his family.BResearchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between races and rates(率) of lung cancer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and Native Hawaiians are more likely to develop lung cancer from smoking. It compared their risk to whites, Japanese-Americans and Latinos.Researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Hawaii did the new study. The New England Journal of Medicine published the findings. The eight-year research studied more than 180,000 people. They included present and former smokers and people who never smoked. Almost 2.000 people in the study developed lung cancer.Researchers say genetics(遗传学) might help explain the racial and ethnic（种族的）differences. There could be differences in how people's bodies react to smoke. But environmental influences, including the way people smoke, could also make a difference.African-Americans and Latinos in the study are reported smoking the fewest cigarettes per day. Whites are the heaviest smokers. But the scientists point out that blacks have been reported to breathe cigarette smoke more deeply than white smokers. This could fill their lungs with more of the chemicals in tobacco that cause cancer.Scientists know that some diseases effect different groups differently. And some drug companies have begun to develop racially targeted(针对) medicines. Last June, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved a drug designed to treat heart failure in black patients. The name is BiDil. The agency called it "a step toward the promise of personalized medicine." 61．Which of the following orders is from higher to lower risk of having lung cancer?A．Whites—Native Hawaiians B．Africans—Americans—LatinosC．Asians—Native Hawaiians D．Africans—Americans—Native Hawaiians 62．Researchers agree that it is that may probably determine black people’s risk of lung cancer.A．the larger amount of smoking than white peopleB．the living style or habit of the blacksC．the depth of cigarette smoke into their lungsD．the physical strength to react to cigarette smoke63．People in the new study are made up of .A．heavy smokers in America B．the black and white peopleC．the Asians and Hawaiians D．smokers and non-smokers64．The production of BiDil referred to in the last paragraph is to .A．explain different races react to some diseases differentlyB．tell the readers that racial differences exist in smokersC．show a big step people have taken in the medicine areaD．support the idea that it is easy for blacks to have cancers65．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author?A．The way of smoking may increase the risk of lung cancer.B．Race has nothing to do with the risk of having a lung cancer.C．The research was started by the New England Journal of Medicine.D．The risk of lung cancer lies I how much a person smokes.C"The world's oceans are slowly getting more acidic．”say scientists．The researchers from California report that the change is taking place in response to higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.The lowering of the waters’pH value is not great at the moment but could cause a serious threat to current ocean life if it continues, they warn. Ken Caldeira and Michael Wickett, from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, report their concerns in the journal Nature.Increasing use of oil fuels means more carbon dioxide is going into the air, and most of it will eventually be absorbed by seawater. Once in the water, it reacts to form carbonic acid. Scientists believe that the oceans have already become slightly more acidic over the last century.These researchers have tried to predict what will happen in the future by combining what we know about the history of the oceans with computer models of climate change．"This level of acidity will get much more extreme in the future if we continue releasing COZ into the atmosphere," said Dr Caldeira. "And we predict the amount of future acidity will exceed（超过）anything we have seen over the last several hundred million years, let alone perhaps after rare disastrous events such as asteroid（小1j-%+.'_) impacts．”However, it is not absolutely clear what that means for ocean life．Most organisms live near the surface, where the greatest pH change would be expected to occur, but deep-ocean life forms may be more sensitive to pH changes．Coral reefs and other organisms whose shells contain calcium carbonate（小行星) may be particularly affected if the water's acidity levels keep going up, the team predict. They could find it much more difficult to build these structures in water with a lower pH.In recent years some people have suggested storing carbon dioxide from power stations in the deep ocean as a way of dealing with global warming．But Dr Caldeira said that such a strategy should now be re-considered. "Previously, most experts had looked at ocean absorption of carbon dioxide as a good thing一because in releasing CO2 into the atmosphere we warm the planet, and when CO2, is absorbed by the ocean, it reduces the amount of greenhouse warming.”66 ．The ocean is becoming more acidic due to＿．A，the lower water pH value B．the warming atmosphereC ．the higher level of COZ in the air D．the increasing use of oil fuels 67．According to Dr Caldeira,＿．A ．ocean absorption of carbon dioxide is a good thingB ．more oil fuels will be used in the near futureC ．scientists may predict climate changes with computer modelsD ．the future situation of the amount of acidity is extremely serious68．If the water's acidity level keeps rising,＿．A ．ocean life whose structures contain calcium carbonate may be affectedB ．the waters’pH value will become higher and higherC ．organisms living near the surface are more sensitive to pH changesD ．some disastrous events will occur more often than before69．Most experts once believed storing carbon dioxide in the ocean would reduce＿．A ．the COZ absorbed by the oceanB ．the amount of greenhouse warmingC ．the acidity of the oceanD ．the gradul release Of CO270．The purpose of this passage is to＿．A ．show people the findings of a research teamB ．inform people of how acid the ocean is nowC ．introduce Dr Caldeira and his team's researchD ．warn people of the higher level of COZDAs you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them. Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs, leaving their two children with a nanny. Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. “I always wanted to have a farm then,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It’s taken some get ting used to, but it’s been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.Liz, however, is not quite su re. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.”71．The passage tells us that .A．people seldom work long hours to make moneyB．people hardly buy more things than necessaryC．people are sure everything they own is in the right placeD．people realize there is more to life than just making money72．When Daniel was a reporter he ___.A．lived in central London B．disliked his jobC．missed his children D．was well paid73．Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ____.A．was easy to organize B．has improved family lifeC．was extremely expensive D．has been a total success74．What does the author mean by saying“the long hours work culture to make more money is eatingup thei r lives” in the second paragraph ?A．People work long hours to earn their living.B．To make more money through hard work is the aim of people’s life.C．Long hours of hard work occupy too much of people’s life.D．People spent too much time and money eating meals.75．The underlined word “downshifting” in the second paragraph refers to _________.A．repairing your car by yourselfB．spending money carefullyC．moving out to the countryside to live a simpler and better lifeD．living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week第Ⅱ卷（共45分）第四部分书面表达（共两节，满分45分）第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的字数要求）。
单元检测卷(三)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What are they talking about?A．A fire.B．A matchbox.C．A rain.2．What time is it now?A．10∶15. B．10∶30. C．11∶00.3．What will the weather be like tomorrow?A．It will be cold.B．It will rain.C．It will be windy.4．Why is the woman tired?A．Her job is difficult.B．Her job isn’t interesting.C．She has long working hours.5．What’s the man going to do?A．To have another coffee.B．To move away.C．To leave.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is Sharon now?A．An actress. B．A guide. C．A film star.7．Which of the following is TRUE?A．She is working at Universal Studios.B．She’s tired of her job.C．She’s disappointed at her job.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
单元课堂45分钟小测Ⅰ.单词拼写1．In late summer，for three weeks，the festival presents classical music，theatre，opera and dance__________(遍及) the city.2．He gave the__________(无家可归的) children shelter out of sympathy for them.3．The study also shows a__________(直接的) link between obesity(肥胖) and many diseases.4．With the development of tourism，more local employment will be created，__________(尤其) in service industries.5．Sherlock Holmes is a famous__________(侦探) in stories.6．You have to__________(小声说) or he will hear you.7．She was too__________(醉的) to remember anything about the party.8．The__________(多山的) region in the northern half of Scotland is called the Scottish Highlands.9．There are many kinds of wildlife living in this__________(辽阔的) area of rainforest.10．I am waiting to hear your__________(解释) for your late arrival.[答案] 1.throughout 2.homeless 3.direct4．particularly 5.detective 6.whisper7.drunk8．mountainous9.vast10.explanationⅡ.短语填空neighborhood__________her own children.2．The little boy is too naughty，and he often__________his room.3．After__________all the papers，the teacher began to make a comment on the exam.4．To keep our society in order，we citizens should__________some important moral rules.5．The city is__________by the heavy snow from the outside world.6．She__________her success in passing the College Entrance Examination.7．She is dressed in red，so she can be easily__________among her friends.8．I asked a little girl to__________me__________the bus stop.[答案] 1.treating；as 2.makes a mess of 3.giving out 4.keep to 5.cut off 6.is content with7.picked out8.direct；toⅢ.单句改错1．Workers reacted angrily for the news of more job losses at the factory.______________2．Up to then，we finished the second part of thebook.______________3．In one occasion the young man performed by theroad.______________4．He slides into the classroom while the teacher was writing on the blackboard.______________5．The accident really brought about the worst in the young man.______________6．Your desk is in mess.I have told you many times to put things where they are.______________[答案] 1.for→to 2.finished前加have 3.In→On 4.slides→slid 5.about→out 6.in 后加aⅣ.完成句子1．Three policemen were sent to the area____________________the missing girl.三名警察被派往那个地区寻找那个失踪的女孩。
Unit 3单元测试题第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选岀最佳选项。
A★★☆☆☆In 2012,1 had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel. The next morning, I caught another taxi to do some shopping. Later I went to a cafe to buy some lun ch, but havi ng my san dwich and drink in my han ds, I saw that all the tables were occupied （占用）.Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can share my table.〃I thankfully sat down with the smiling elderly lady and we shared a happy lunch together. As the meal drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I had n't hired （租用）a car, and had n't realised how costly taking taxis would be. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. It would be my pleasure to drive you wherever you wish•“I told her that I couldn"t put her to that trouble, but she insisted. She took details ofwhere I was staying and the next morning she drove me to Disney World. She took me through the park's gates and spent some time with me before leaving me to explore alone. At the end of the day, she returned to take me back to my hotel. The next few days, she drove me around Orlando's tourist areas. I offered her money but she refused to take any.When we had lunch on my last day, I thanked her for her kindness. I'll never forget that wonderful lady who filled my holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.21.The author went to Orlando to _______ •A.see a doctorB.attend a meetingC.meet a friendD.visit a family member22.What did the elderly lady do?A.She offered her seat to the author.B.She helped the author hire a car.C.She drove the author to a park.D.She bought the author a lunch.23.We can infer from the text that the elderly lady is _________ •A.hard-workingB. good-lookingC. well-known D・ kind-hearted24.What's the best title for the text?A.My holiday heroB.Making a big differenceC.My trip to Disney WorldD.Difficulty in a foreign landB★★★☆☆What you communicate through your body language and nonverbal signals affects how others see you, how well they like and respect you, and whether or not they trust you. Unf ort un ately, many people send confusing non verbal signals without even knowing it.Jack, Ted and Arlene are all speakers who have got disastrous results while communicating with others.Jack believes he gets along great with others, but if you were to ask any of them, they would say that Jack makes them feel afraid. Rather than just look at you, he seems to eat you with his eyes. And he often shakes your hand so hard that it hurts. Jack is a caring guy who secretly wishes he had more friends, but hisnon verbal awkwardness （笨扌!11） keeps people at a dista nee.Ted is good-looking, hard-working, and a smooth talker, but he seems to care more about his thoughts than others. Whe n some one has somethi ng to say, Ted's wild eyes make him look like he wants to speak before they have finished. His in ability to liste n to others makes him un popular with many people.Arlene is funny and attractive, but even though she keeps laughing and smiling, she looks nervous. Her shoulders and eyebrows （眉毛）are noticeably raised, her voice is high, and her body is stiff. Being around Arlene makes many people feel un comfortable ・These smart, well-intentioned people try their best to connect with others. The sad thing is that they have no idea of the nonverbal messages they communicate. If you want to communicate effectively, avoid misunderstandings, and enjoy trusting relationships, its important to understand how to use body Ianguage.25.What's the problem with Jack?A.He can't keep a secret・B.He behaves improperly.C.He hates making friends.D.He means to frighten others.26.What do people think about Ted?A.He is caring.B.He is interesting.C.He is not a good listener.D.He is not a smooth talker.27.How is the text mainly developed?A.By using examples.B.By giving instructions.C.By presenting findings.D.By providing explanations.28.What's the main idea of the text?A.How to read body Ianguage.B.How to improve body Ianguage.C.Types of non verbal communication.D.Non verbal communication in relationships.Only Fools and Horseshe series mixes satire （讽朿此drama and great jokes to produce something that is both laugh-out-loud funny and packed with pity.A hit across the world, from Montenegro to Belgium, Only Fools and Horses can truly be said to be one of the television greats, as it continues to be repeated, loved, and picked up by new audiences almost 30 years since it first appeared on television scree ns.Open All HoursWith comedy giants Ronnie Baker and DavidJas on both on scree n together it isn't a surprise thatthis is a much loved comedy.Granville's half-hearted attempts to find excitementin his boring life and Arkwrights penny・pinching （吝啬白勺），shop-proud ways will make you laugh aloud・There are so many moments that people remember — be it Arkwrights stutter（U 吃）and Granville's adventurous deliveries. It was these moments and many more that will help ensure that Open All Hours will be repeated and loved by audiences for many more years to come.Fawlty Towers comedy of all time, the importance and popularity of Fawlty Towers is difficult to exaggerate （夸大）.The series was set with un reas on able but believable characters and won derful performances. Add in excellent short jokes and exciting dialogue, and you get this most popular and well-loved series.Blackadderseries of Blackadder remain highlyregarded and extremely popular almost 30 yearsafter they began.The only real exception to this is the firstseries, which is considered by many as beingunfunny. However, its completely different fromthe other series ofBlackadder. The humour is darker and less silly.However, because it combines historical research with jokes, satire and some of the cleverest and funniest replies that have ever appeared on British television,Blackadder is hard not to be loved by many people.29.If you're a fan of Ronnie Baker, you may choose ________A.BlackadderB.Fawlty TowersC.Open All HoursD.Only Fools and Horses30.Both Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers ________A.mix short jokes with satireB.are popular among audiencesC.explore the pitiful side of humansD.have been put on across the world31.What can you expect from the Blackadder series?A.Dark humour.B.Un reas on able characters.C.Adventurous stories.D.Historical facts.My pare nts both love to liste n to their car radios. They also love their on going argument about which is better ——satellite radio or local, publicly supported stations. I get a lot of pleasure from hearing them try to persuade each other of their friendly arguments. They each try to persuade me, too. Both cars have nice sou nd systems, so they all sound great to me. I refuse to take sides.When I ride with my mother, she listens to radio programs on one of the two local public stations that serve our area. One is a classical music station broadcast by a university. I have to admit, the music usually sounds great, and they also cover college sports and other local events. The other station is an all-volunteer station that plays different kinds of music and news programs. Both stations are mostly listener・supported, which gives them a nice community （社区）feel. It also gives the programmers freedom to play what they want to hear. Mom loves very much the idea of having members of the community give small amounts of money toward something we can all enjoy.When Km in the car with my dad, he listens to satellite radio. He pays a small amount of money for the satellite radio, and he thinks it is a great bargain. He says he loves having so many stations to choose from, including all kinds of music and news choices.Mom's public radio is certainly simpler and much closer to home, but I also enjoy what Dad plays on his car radio. Each has its own merits. I like things just the way they are. I feel like I have the best of both radio worlds.32.What can we learn about the author's mother?A.She loves satellite radio very much.B.She has a strong sense of community.C.She likes listening to the radio at home・D.She works as a volunteer at a radio station.pared with local public radio, satellite radio _________.A.offers more music programsB.is mainly listener-supportedC.has more station choicesD.is free of charge34.The underlined word "merits" in the last paragraph can best be replaced by//A. advantages B・ problems C. chances D・ mistakes35.Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?(P: Paragraph)第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)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。
UNIT 3分层跟踪检测(二)Grammar and usage&Integrated skillsA级必备知识基础练Ⅰ.单句语法填空1.We go and do the (week) shopping every Thursday.2.Many people are now having trouble making their (month) house payments.3.Conservationists in Chile are concerned over the effect of (commerce) exploitation of forests.4.Having studied computer lessons,designed for children,is an important (qualify) for the job.5.Now (detect) are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious last night.6.Please try to find out the difference between the two words.If ,speak it out.7.No one can hold a candle to him when it comes to (play) the guitar.8.Five courses are provided,and you are free to choose suits you best.9.Grandma pointed to the hospital and said,“That’s I was born.”10.The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have a total belief you are better than anyone else on the sports field.Ⅱ.短语填空1.If we don’t make a profit,my job is .2.You should the consequences before making this decision.3.The rescue operation immediately.4.As we know,sport both men and women,has become an important form of entertainment.5.I started to my daily English learning in my WeChat Moments.6.In our life,we will encounter various challenges.Improving ourselves is the best way tothem.Ⅲ.单句写作1.凯特不擅长历史,但一谈到化学她则是班上最好的。
必修4 Unit 3 A taste of English humor 同步单元测试卷(全卷共六大题，满分100分。
请在40分钟内完成)班级____________学号____________姓名____________得分____________一、单词拼写根据语境和首字母提示用本单元的单词补全句中所缺单词。
(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)1. Humor requires a broad range of knowledge and o__________ thinking.2. He grew more and more popular as his charming c__________, the little tramp, became known throughout.3. Mary, an ambitious girl with the dream of becoming an a__________, was determined to keep on and starred in a famous film at last.4. Derartu is an o__________ athlete and deserved to win.5. Jerry expressed his c__________ that he would win in the competition.6. Gary has a m_________ on his upper lip.7. Confronted with these problems, you must have become d_________, but “Everyone has his faults”, both you and your friends included.8. She said it in a w_________, so I didn’t hear.9. I am greatly c_________ that we can improve our writing if we insist on reciting some useful sentences.10. However, we must be brave and quickly o_________ the fear.二、句子完形根据语境选择最佳选项。
单元检测(三)第Ⅰ卷第一部份听力(共两节，总分值30分)第一节(共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项当选出最正确选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时刻来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a factory.B．In a hospital.C．In the man’s home.2．When did the man visit the Yellow Stone Park?A．This year.B．Last year.C．The year before last.3．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Boss and secretary.B．Teacher and student.C．Husband and wife.4．What do we know about the woman?A．She missed Jane’s birthday party.B．She hasn’t received Jane’s invitation.C．She will attend Jane’s birthday party.5．Where is Mr.Baker now?A．At his office.B．At a restaurant.C．At World Travel Service.第二节(共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项当选出最正确选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时刻阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时刻。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
Unit3Tomorrow’s world-提升卷1、Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2or the robot from Lost in Space,but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.Robots make great explorers on planets,moons,and other landing areas.Aside from the earth, just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe,making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be complications with radiation,weather,and a lack of gravity. Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting minerals,analyzing ground samples,and finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans,but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip.Moreover,robots have no problems working for hours on end.Robots never complain,they don’t require food or water,and they never need a bathroom break.Over the past30years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space.Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars.They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars’history.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.The Development of RobotsB.The Discovery of Space ExplorationC.No Robots,No Space ExplorationD.Robots Are Used in Space Exploration2.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.B.It is dangerous for humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.C.Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.D.Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.3.The underlined word“withstand”most probably means“______”A.remainB.bearC.defeatD.develop4.What is the writer's attitude in this passage?A.Negative(消极的)B.Critical(批判性的)C.Subjective(主观的)D.Objective(客观的)2、Preparing Cities for Robot CarsThe possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurist’s dream,years away from materializing in the real world.Well,the future is apparently now.The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test trulyself-driving cars on public roads.The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars,and for companies to operate driverless taxi services.California,it should be noted,isn’t leading the way panies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country.It’s hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads.But however long it takes,the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse,depending on how the transformation is regulated.While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars(and rightfully so),policymakers also should be talking about how self-driving vehicles can help reduce traffic jams,cut emissions(排放)and offer more convenient,affordable mobility options.The arrival ofdriverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.Do we want to copy—or even worsen—the traffic of today with driverless cars?Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving vehicles.They tolerate long,slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work,entertain themselves or sleep on the ride,which encourages urban spread.They take their driverless car to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle the building to avoid paying for parking.Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning,they send the self-driving minibus.The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport—an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing(叫车)services.A study from the University of California at Davis suggested that replacing petrol-powered private cars worldwide with electric,self-driving and shared systems could reduce carbon emissions from transportation80%and cut the cost of transportation infrastructure(基础设施)and operations40%by2050.Fewer emissions and cheaper travel sound pretty appealing.The first commercially available driverless cars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost of self-driving technology as well as liability and maintenance issues(责任与维护问题).But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and more people become comfortable with the technology.Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless vehicles doesn’t extend the worst aspects of the car-controlled transportation system we have today.The coming technological advancement presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people,and more affordably.The car of the future is coming.We just have to plan for it.1.According to the author,attention should be paid to how driverless cars can__________.A.help deal with transportation-related problemsB.provide better services to customersC.cause damage to our environmentD.make some people lose jobs2.As for driverless cars,what is the author’s major concern?A.Safety.B.Side effects.C.Affordability.D.Management.3.What does the underlined word"fielded"in Paragraph4probably mean?A.Employed.B.Replaced.C.Shared.D.Reduced.4.What is the author’s attitude to the future of self-driving cars?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Disapproving.D.Sympathetic.3、Businesses are finding more uses for Virtual Reality(VR)as the technology develops.VR is no longer only for gaming or enjoyment.An American company called Blue Goji is using VR to improve one’s health by making exercise more fun.Blue Goji has offices in Austin,the capital of Texas.The company showed its cardiovascular (心血管的)workout machine,called the Infinity treadmill(跑步机),at the recent South by Southwest festival,an event held every year in Austin.A person using the treadmill wears a virtual reality headset when exercising.Before starting, the user tightens a belt to prevent falls.Then,the user plays a VR game while running on the machine.The game can transport the user into the virtual world,where he or she can be racing against virtual people.Recently,Leonardo Mattiazzi tested the Infinity treadmill.Mattiazzi said he had a strong feeling to actually get running and do something that pushed his limits.He said the experience was more interesting than running inside the gym without actually going anywhere.Constam said the active use of virtual reality helps solve a common problem while wearing a VR headset.She noted that a lot of VR experiences cause motion sickness because people are inmotion during the game,but not moving in real life.But when the user is moving on the treadmill and in the game,the chances of motion sickness are reduced.However,users who tested the treadmill while wearing the VR headset each had a different experience.Constam said there generally is a learning curve for VR.The first time users feel lost, but“the more you do it,the more you get used to it,”she said.Mark Sackler was a first time user. He said he felt a little sick at one point during the game.But he thought the experience was surprisingly realistic.After carefully studying the users’experiences,Blue Goji plans to make the treadmill available to the public in2019.1.A VR user’s security is ensured by connecting one to________.A.the headsetB.the beltC.the treadmillD.the machine2.What is the uniqueness of the virtual reality treadmill?A.It helps improve people's health.B.It makes exercise far more interesting.C.It cures people of motion sickness.D.It transports users into the virtual world.3.What is Mark Sackler’s attitude towards marketing the Infinity treadmill?A.Supportive.B.Doubtful.C.Unconcerned.D.Objective.4、Virtual reality(虚拟现实)has the ability to take young patients from their hospital beds to far-away worlds,under the sea or on a plane,so where do they want to go?“The young kids at The Alfred Hospital told us they just want to be‘anywhere but here’,”virtual reality maker Trent Clews-De Castella said.He is one of the creators of virtual realitycompany Phoria,which is creating experiences specially for child patients,thanks to the help from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute(MCRI).“Right now we’re creating animal-assisted(动物辅助的)treatment experience together with Zoos Victoria,”Clews-De Castella said.Children could wear a pair of inexpensive VR glasses and find themselves interacting(互动)with a panda or a giraffe.“There’s good evidence that kind of experience is good for pain management and reducing uneasiness,”he said.Clews-De Castella said the project was started thanks to one special family,the Johns from Victoria.“We had created a VR experience for the TV show The Block and we had a call from a family who got in touch with the producers to say their daughter was a huge fan of the show but that she was also very sick and wondered if there was any way we could bring the exciting experience to Beccky.We went to the hospital with the VR experience and she loved it. Afterwards,her father Paul told us how the doctors had praised the experience which had helped improve her condition.”Unfortunately,Beccky died of cancer,but her love for virtual reality has encouraged this project,which,if all goes according to the plan,will be benefiting lots of young people’s hospital experiences.1.For whom is the project carried out?A.General VR fans.B.Sick children in hospitals.C.Adult cancer patients.D.Families with cancer patients.2.What do we know about Clews-De Castella’s company?A.It is working with Zoos Victoria.B.It is doing research with hospitals.C.It is trying to cut VR glasses'prices.D.It is aiming to search for medical evidence.3.Why did the family call the producers?A.Their daughter hoped to praise the program.B.Their daughter wished to get onto a TV show.C.They wanted their daughter to experience VR.D.They needed to raise money through the show.4.What caused Phoria to start the project?A.The John’s invitation.B.The MCRI’s research.C.Doctor’s suggestions.D.Beccky’s excitement for VR.5、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。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour 单元测试姓名：__________ 班级：__________ 学号：__________一、单词拼写（词汇运用）（共8题；共8分）1.I'm looking for a pair of shoes in dark brown l________.2.The interesting film is d________ by Feng Xiaogang.3.Kevin had treatment on condition that he would attempt to ________(克服) his drinking problem.4.The work was finished on time and within ________(预算).5.U________, he was about to pay for the bill when he found his wallet stolen.6.Hugo bore his illness with great courage and good ________(幽默).7.The 15-year-old son spends a ________(大量的) amount of time text messaging, listening to music or watching TV.8.From a simple ________(手势) or her tone of voice, her best friend can understand the whole meaning.二、完形填空（共15分）About 50 million kids are headed back to school, lugging backpacks filled with heavy textbooks. An education can 1 as much as 30 pounds, making back-to-school a backbreaking ordeal(折磨).And it's not just the weight of textbooks that 2 a serious strain(扭伤) — those books can put a dent(凹痕) in your wallet as well — so we 3 , what if we didn't have textbooks?The 4 of textbooks has skyrocketed more than 800%, since 1978. Right now, the 5 college student spends about $1,200 on books if they buy them all. 65% ofstudents said they skipped the bookstore because textbooks were too 6 , preferring a more digital route.So with 14. 8 million high school kids across the country, schools are 7spending more than $7 billion dollars a year on textbooks. For one fifth of that cost, schoolscould 8 their students with tablets. “Nowadays you can get a tablet for $100 so it's very 9 ,” says Frank Portanova, Assistant Principle at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY.Portanova says his students were paying $500-$600 dollars a year on schoolbooks 10 . But going all digital has hidden costs, and public schools would send taxpayers a heavy check.Archbishop Stepinac High School (a private institution) went digital and spent $1 million dollars in upgrades — adding wireless 11 points to accommodate the 750 students downloading any given textbook, at any given time.So we'd 12 tons of paper every year if we stopped printing textbooks, but what about the content itself? Would it pay to choose plastic over paper?Last year, that all-digital school in New York saw its 13 rate drop from 12 percent to 6.1 percent.Failure rates in college could drop as well. 82% of students surveyed said they would feel better about their performance, if an online text was 14 .A cheaper, more customized(定制) 15 with higher success rates maybe result in a few less trips to the doctor's office.1. A. weigh B. lose C. gain D. measure2. A. cure B. cause C. recover D. force3. A. wandered B. worried C. wondered D. concerned4. A. price B. value C. loss D. cost5. A. total B. complete C. average D. curious6. A. expensive B. cheap C. high D. low7. A. happily B. surprisingly C. cooperatively D. justly8. A. arm B. offer C. separate D. agree9. A. countable B. affordable C. valuable D. comfortable10. A. absolutely B. obviously C. simply D. alone11. A. success B. access C. process D. progress12. A. possess B. gather C. buy D. save13. A. failure B. success C. study D. life14. A. suitable B. changeable C. available D. adequate15. A. school B. education C. study D. textbook三、阅读理解（共16分）（一）A nation's humor is linked to the historical development of the country. How funny somebody finds a certain thing depends on many things including ages, personal experiences, levels of education and locations. Therefore, humor is something that is not always transferable (可转移的) in another country.What about when both countries speak the same mother tongue? Does that mean they will then share the same sense of humor, or can differences still take place? Let's take the example of Britain and America. Time and time again, people say that Brits and Americans don't "get" each other's sense of humor. It is often argued that one of the most common differences between the British and American sense of humor is that Americans don't understand irony (反话). Simon Pegg exploresthis topic in depth in his article What Are You Laughing At? He concludes that this statement isn't true and I agree with him.In fact, Brits use irony on a daily basis while Americans don't. I think Americans understand British irony (most of the time anyway); what they don't understand is the need to use it so frequently. When Americans use irony, they tend to say that they are "only kidding". They feel the need to make a joke more obvious than Brits do. Maybe this comes from a fear of offending (冒犯) people.The American sense of humor is generally more slapstick (闹剧的) than that in Britain. I think this arises from a cultural difference between the two. Their jokes are more obvious and forward, a bit like Americans themselves. British jokes, on the other hand, tend to be more subtle. This may stem from the fact that British culture is more reserved (矜持的) than American culture.（1）What does Paragraph 1 mainly show? （）A.Humor is difficult to get.B.Humor is influenced by culture.C.Not all people have a sense of humor.D.It is important to have a sense of humor.（2）What is the author's point of view in Paragraph 2? （）A.Americans don't get Brits' humor.B.Americans know how to use irony.C.Simon Pegg is professional in using irony.D.Britain and America share the same sense of humor.（3）What can we learn about Brits and Americans from Paragraph 3? （）A.Americans' jokes often offend people.B.Brits' irony is not easy to understand.C.They are different in how often to use irony.D.They are not sure about the need to use irony. （4）What does the underlined word "subtle" mean? （）A.HiddenB.FunnyC.ObviousD.Special（二）Bill Gates and the president of General Motors have met for lunch, and Gates is going on and on about computer technology. "If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the past few decades, you would now be driving a V-32 instead of a V-8, and it would have a top speed of 10, 000 miles per hour," says Gates. "Or, you could have an economy car that weighs 30 pounds and gets a thousand miles to a gallon of gas. In either case, the sticker price of a new car would be less than $50.Why haven't you guys kept up?"The president of GM smiles and says, "Because the federal government won't let us build cars that crash four times a day."Why is that funny (or not funny, as the case may be)? Human beings love to laugh, and the average adult laughs 17 times a day. Humans love to laugh so much that there are actually industries built around laughter. Jokes, sitcoms and comedians are all designed to get us laughing, because laughing feels good. For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs. Laughter is actually a complex response that involves many of the same skills used in solving problems.Laughter is a great thing—that's why we've all heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and help fight disease. In this article, we'll look at laughter—what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier. You'll also learn that there's a tremendous amount that no one understands yet.（1）What's the best title of the passage? （）ughterB.The joke between Gates and the president of General MotorsC.Why do we laugh?ughter and health（2）Which one is NOT true according to the passage?（）puter technology has developed quickly during the past few decades.B.Automotive technology has developed as fast as computer technology according to Bill Gates.C.The president of GM thinks it is impossible to build cars worth less than 50 dollars.D.If cars were less than 50 dollars, a large number of accidents would happen per day.（3）The underlined word "sitcoms" in Paragraph 3 means "________".A.situation comediesB.tragediesC.body languageD.fictions（4）This passage is most probably an ________.A.introduction of an article about MicrosoftB.introduction of an article about laughterC.article about laughterD.introduction of an article about General Motors四、任务型阅读（共5分）Simple ways to improve your written EnglishLots of people think it is really difficult to improve their written English. Don't worry, here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.Increase your vocabulary(词汇)To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary. That's not just being able to know lots of words—it means actually being able to use them correctly. ________ Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.________People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words appropriately.Tip: ________Learning shouldn't be boring. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.Improve your grammarGrammar is very important because it improves the quality(质量) of your writing.Tip: ________The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the particular grammar point you are studying at the moment.Just do it!The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions(版本) of each text. ________A. Read widely and often.B. Know much about your readers.C. Always check your writing twice.D. Remember, practice makes perfect!E. Choose books or articles that interest you.F. Use simple languages and shorter sentences to show your ideas.G. Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists.五、翻译（共25分）1.Once you've experienced the life in our country, you won't want to return home.2.Nature has provided our country with wealthy natural treasures, making it a happy home for us.3.在没有任何人注意的情况下，他溜进了一个房间。
Module 3综合技能测试时间90分钟满分100分Ⅰ.单项填空(每小题1分，共15分)从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
1．Instead of________，Hawing went on with his research, got his PhD and married the girl.A．giving in B．giving outC．giving away D．giving up答案：D given in“投降”；give out“分配；用完”；give away“送给；泄露”；give up“放弃”。
2．My father made me a promise________I got a good mark he would buy me a present.A．that B．whichC．that if D．if答案：C promise后面的句子是promise的同位语从句，同位语从句中含有条件状语从句。
3．________the farmers were pleased the good harvest of this year.A．A great deal of B．A great manyC．A great many of D．A large amount of答案：C a great deal of与a large amount of只能修饰不可数名词；因farmers前有the 修饰，故应选C。
4．This vase wasn't________properly before it was put away.A．wiped up B．wiped overC．wiped off D．wiped out答案：D wipe out指“擦掉(油渍等)；擦试(盆、碗等)的内部”，wipe up/off虽也有“擦干净；抹掉”之意，但其主语多是油渍等污物，如：The paint won't wipe off.这油漆擦不掉。
Unit 3 A taste of English humourⅠ. 听录音，根据所听内容选择正确答案听第1～4段对话，分别完成第1～4题1. What time does the letter usually come?A. After 9:10.B. At nine or ten.C. Before 9:10.2. What’s the man doing the moment he answers the telephone?A. He is doing his homework.B. He is listening to music.C. He is turning down the music.3. Why does the woman think the book good?A. It solves many problems about study.B. Many of them are also reading it.C. It helps them a lot when they study.4. Where did the conversation most probably take place?A. In a plane.B. At a restaurant.C. At a store.听第5段听力材料，完成第5～7题5. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The Barcelona Olympic Games.B. TV programs on Chinese television.C. Effects of television on our life.6. According to a survey in Shanghai, how much time did young people spend on television each day?A. Two and a half hours.B. Three hours.C. Three and a half hours.7. Television is quickly taking the place of printed material as the major source of news for most Chinese. How do you know?A. There are about 185 million TV sets in China.B. A survey（调查）in Beijing found 63% of those surveyed got news from TV.C. There are news programs on television.Ⅱ. 听录音，根据所听内容判断正（T）误（F）1. The man is a director in the theatre.2. The directors don’t need to choose plays and actors.3. The man loves comedies very much.4. The timing is very important only for the movements.Ⅲ. 单项选择，从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳答案完成句子1. By far, there are many problems ________ to be solved.A. remainingB. remainedC. being remainedD. to remain2. Every Monday morning, students in our school would stand at attention, watching the national flag ________.A. raisingB. risingC. being riseD. being raised3. The food served at the new restaurant looked very ________, so every passer-by wanted to havea taste.A. invitedB. invitingC. to inviteD. being invited4. —Little Tom seemed to have much on his mind, what’s up?—He was caught ________ in the final exam this afternoon.A. cheatB. cheatedC. cheatingD. to cheat5. —What made Alice so upset?—________.A. Peter’s leaving without saying goodbyeB. Peter leaves without saying goodbyeC. Peter was leaving without saying goodbyeD. Peter had left without saying goodbye6. ________ in a heavy rain should be an unforgettable experience.A. CaughtB. CatchingC. Being caughtD. To catch7. The twins were so much alike; I could hardly ________ Tom.A. pick upB. pick outC. pick offD. pick at8. Not ________ with the high marks in the exam, the determined student aimed high to get full marks next time.A. proudB. curiousC. eagerD. content9. You’ll need to ________ them of your ability to do the job well.A. tellB. speakC. convinceD. persuade10. Traffic is bad, ________ in the city centre during the rush hours.A. particularlyB. terriblyC. mostlyD. normally11. The child ________ over there is my brother．A. standingB. standC. to standD. is standing12. Y ou’re going to England next year. Y ou should now practise________ English as much aspossible.A. speakB. to speakC. speakingD. speak about13. I heard him ________ the door.A. lockingB. to lockC. lockedD. being locking14. There is no point ________ further.A. argueB. to argueC. arguingD. being arguing15. Travelling is ________ but tiring.A. interestB. interestingC. interestedD. to interest Ⅳ．用所给单词或短语的正确形式完成下列句子1. Unfortunately, her parents were laid off, leaving the family even _________________.2. You can hardly imagine _____________ that difficulty in a short time.3. The comedian must have said something _____________ as the audience were laughing from beginning to end.4. The news quickly spread _____________ the country and everyone was talking about it.5. I can remember every few _____________ when he refused to work because of ill health.Ⅴ. 补全对话，从框中所给的句子中选出适当的语句填入下面的对话中A: Mr Bean, I’m a reporter from CCTV. Can I ask you some questions?B: 1A: What do you think is of the most importance in your job: fame, success, or something else? B: 2 We usually don’t use any words. Our clothes, make-up and the way we act can create fun.A: 3B: I’m getting ready for an honour show. I have an act with a monkey. I’ve decided to act as if I were lovelier than the monkey. 4 That’s why I have worked very hard to prepare these days.A: Aha, I can’t wait to enjoy the show. What are your plans for your next show?B: 5 I intended to give my audience a one-hour show which is full of happiness.A: Thank you very much.B: Don’t mention it.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.Ⅵ. 完形填空Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London. His father was a (n) 1 and although not one of the big names, he was doing very well. His mother Hannah was also an entertainer. A wonderful mimic（模仿者）, she had a sweet, charming 2 . While they were by 3 means rich, the music hall provided the Chaplins with a comfortable living.Unfortunately, happy life didn’t last long. Father’s alcoholism was slowly, but surely4 his marriage. Finally it ended5 divorce, but Hannah was indomitable （不轻易认输的）.6 her, Charlie Chaplin would have become just one more child7 in the poverty of Victorian London.8 she not only managed to keep Charlie and his brother Syney clean and warm, clothed and fed, but she thought up various ways to9 them. She would sit at the window watching the passers-by and guess their 10 from the way they looked and behaved, making up stories to amuse them.Charlie 11 her skills and went on using them all his life.Charlie had always believed, even in the worst times, that something special had locked away inside him. He 12 his courage and went to see one of the top theatrical agents. With no13 at all, he was offered the 14 of Billy—the pageboy in a new production of Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes opened on July 27, 1903 at the enormous “Pavilion Theatre”. Charlie seemed to become 15 overnight. It was as if he had found the thing he was meant to do.Charlie’s first film, released in February 1914, was called Making a living. Though it didn’t satisfy Charlie, the public liked it. After that he had made ten films and he had learned a lot. The public loved him and distributors were demanding more and more Chaplin films. In an incredibly short time, Charlie had become a very important man in motion picture.1. A. conductor B. teacher C. entertainer D. worker2. A. voice B. sound C. noise D. figure3. A. all B. no C. every D. none4. A. destroying B. hurting C. wounding D. harming5. A. with B. up C. in D. at6. A. Except B. Without C. Besides D. With7. A. gone B. separated C. divided D. lost8. A. Somehow B. Somewhat C. Therefore D. Otherwise9. A. feed B. please C. scold D. blame10. A. appearance B. expression C. character D. nationality11. A. took in B. brought in C. picked up D. turned up12. A. found B. collected C. discovered D. notice13. A. money B. help C. experience D. education14. A. name B. part C. actor D. chance15. A. respectable B. knowledgeable C. comfortable D. recognizable Ⅶ. 阅读理解，根据短文内容选择最佳答案（A）I have been trying to get sick. I don’t wear a sweater when I should, and two days ago Iwalked in the rain without my boots and my feet got soaked（浸泡）. But so far nothing has happened. Debbie once told me about a girl in her cabin at camp who liked to stay overnight in the infirmary（医务室）. She used to rub the end the thermometer（体温表）until it went up to 102. Then she’d stick it in her mouth and the nurse would think she was really sick.This morning I tried doing that but it never went above 94 after I rubbed it for ten whole minutes. So I held the tip to the thermometer next to the light bulb in my desk lamp and it went up 105. I figured I’d put it in my mouth and walk downstairs like that. Then my mother would take it out and wouldn’t she be surprised when she saw what a high fever I had!The only trouble was I didn’t know the thermometer would be so hot. As soon as I put it into my mouth I burned my tongue. Something awful! I spit the thermometer on the floor but it didn’t break. I will have to think up a better way to get mother and father back together. I can’t waste my time trying to get sick.1. How does the author try to get sick?A. She walks in the rain without her boots.B. She doesn’t wear a sweater when she should.C. She plays in the hot sun.D. Both A and B.2. The girl Debbie talked about pretended to be ill _______.A. so that she could have a restB. so that she could sleep in the infirmary at nightC. so that she would not work the next dayD. because she was mad3. When the author put the hot thermometer in her mouth, _______.A. she dropped it downB. the thermometer brokeC. her mouth felt hotD. she burned her tongue4. She has been trying to get sick because ______.A. she doesn’t want to go to schoolB. she misses her parentsC. she hates her motherD. both A and B（B）A funny thing happened to me when I was in Spain. Two Spanish words sounded the same to my American ears. These words were “sangria”and “sonrie”. “Sangria” is a type of wine. “Sonrie” means smile.One day, a man came to visit our house. He looked at my shy, serious face and said, “Sonrie, please (Smile, please).” I thought the man wanted a glass of sangria.“Now?” I asked him.“Of course now, ” he answered.“Sure,” I said to him, “one moment.” I went to the kitchen and returned with som e sangria and two glasses.The man looked rather surprised. “Do Americans have to drink sangria before they can smile?” he asked. But I misunderstood his question. I thought the man asked, “Do Americans drink sangria?”“They certainly do,” I said.And we were both very confused as we drank sangria.5. The main idea of this passage is __________A. Americans can’t learn a foreign languageB. Spanish people think American people are crazyC. the author had a funny misunderstanding in a foreign languageD. people make mistakes when they drink sangria6. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?A. Americans have to drink some wine before they can smile.B. “Sangria” in Spanish means “smile”.C. The author was a serious person.D. The author was an American visiting Spain.7. The author took out some sangria from the kitchen because __________.A. his guest could do with itB. a close friend came to visit himC. he made himself misunderstoodD. he misunderstood the man8. In your opinion, which of the following sentences is probably TRUE?A. The author spoke Spanish in Spain for many years．B. The author was just beginning to speak and understand Spanish.C. The man knew the author misunderstood Spanish.D. The man was a close friend of the author’s.Ⅷ. 书面表达你们班在英语课上讨论“What are the advantages and disadvantages of public transportation?”你所在的小组主要就公交车进行了讨论。
