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Unit 5 Here are the seasons to enjoy.Done with this task. Your current score: 15%Unit 5 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordings Parts I, II and III.They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playi please do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menu b above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part IScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.) A. Valentine's Day should be done away with. B. The man's girl friend is asking for too much. C. The man should buy gifts for his girlfriend. D. The man is poor.2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A housewife.B. A housekeeper.C. A President.D. It is not known.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. In the club.B. At Jane's home.C. In the national park.D. In the shopping mall.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The cookies.B. The CD.C. The camera.D. The map.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. 2.B. 12.C. 20.D. 24.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.Many Americans buy an evergreen tree for Christmas. They put the tree in their home and (1) small lights and colorful objects on it. The evergreen is usually a pine or a fir tree. It (2) green during the cold, dark months of winter in the northern part of the world. So it is a (3) of everlasting life. The Christmas tree may have developed in part from a popular play (4)hundreds of years ago in (5) is now Germany. Traditionally, the play was held on December 24th, the day before Christmas. The play was about the first people(6) God created—Adam and Eve. People put apples on an evergreen tree to(7) the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.(8). They shared the food among family members and friends after the holiday season.Some people say the German religious reformer Martin Luther was the first person to add lighted candles to an evergreen tree.(9).In the early 1800s, German settlers in the state of Pennsylvania were the first to celebrate the holiday with Christmas trees in the United States.(10).Some people put a star on top of their Christmas tree. It represents the star that led the three wise men to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.Your answer Correct answer(1) hang(2) remains(3) symbol(4) performed(5) what(6) that(7) represent(8) By the year 1600, some Germans began bringing evergreen trees intotheir homes. They put fruit, nuts and sweets on the trees(9) They say he did this to show how wonderful the stars had appearedto him as he traveled one night(10) The Christmas tree tradition spread to many parts of the world. Today,some form of Christmas tree is part of most Christmas celebrationsPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.On what day was the beginning of the New Year first observed in 16th centuryFrance?A. On January 1st.B. On February 1st.C. On March 1st.D. On April 1st.2. On whom did people play tricks after Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar?A. Those who celebrated the New Year's Day on April 1st.B. Those who celebrated the New Year's Day on January 1st.C. Those who followed Gregory's idea.D. Those who accepted the new calendar.3. How did French children fool their friends?A. By hiding a fish in their friends' bag.B. By putting a paper fish on their friends' back.C. By saying, "School has been canceled."D. By saying, "Look! A flock of geese!"4.What is mentioned as a common trick in the United States?A. Telling a classmate that the teacher has fallen ill.B. Telling a friend that a bird is flying past.C. Saying "Your shoelace is untied."D. Saying "Your pants are unzipped."5.What is considered the cleverest April fools joke?A. One that is played with a large audience around.B. One that is first played on April Fool's Day.C. One that makes everyone laugh except the victim.D. One that makes everyone laugh, including the victim.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements. 1. I used to love giving my mother a present on Mother's Day. It always madeher cry, and then she'd hug me hard enough to squeeze the _______ out of me.A. airB. gasC. breathD. breathe2. Boxing Day is a holiday ___________ some British Commonwealth countries likeBritain, Australia and Canada.A. exclusive toB. exclusive inC. inclusive toD. inclusive of3. Boxing Day is a perfect date for a holiday, ________ the day after ChristmasDay.A. beB. beingC. to beD. to have been4. I absolutely hate Christmas shopping. I can never __________ what to buyfor everyone.A. count outB. calculate outC. figure outD. compute out5. I know you enjoy celebrating holidays again and again, but it's hard ____my wallet.A. inB. forC. onD. to6.If we spend money at this rate, I'll _______ in the poorhouse.A. end upB. accomplishC. completeD. achieve7.April Fool's Day is a day people play __________ one another.A. tricks againstB. tricks onC. tricks withD. jokes at8.The lead flight attendant ___________ telling her fellow crew members abouther boyfriend's stopover at the same airport.A. do a point inB. do a point ofC. made a point inD. made a point of9.The cockpit door flew open, and ___________ it was the disappointed flightattendant mumbling something like, "What shall I do?"A. sure enoughB. surely enoughC. certain enoughD. certainly enough10.The Wilsons began holding a yearly Thanksgiving dinner for _____ theycalled their "extended family".A. thatB. whichC. whatD. it•••Search onlinWord tipsLanguage and culture tipsOverviewLearning strategiesScriptQuestion 1M:I think Valentine's Day is a trick created by business people to sell flowers and candy. I'm not going to be fooled by their schemes.W:It's OK to tell me that, but not your girlfriend. She will just think you are a miser.Q:What does the woman imply?Question 2M:Can you help me? I already know the history of holidays like Easter and Valentine's Day. But about Father's Day I can't find anything.W:There's nothing to find. In 1924 Sonora Dodd, a housewife, decided the country needed a Father's Day. Then she convinced the President to namea day in June as Father's Day.Q:Who first proposed Father's Day?Question 3W:Tomorrow is Jane's 21st birthday. Where do you think we should go to celebrate it? Well, I'm definitely not for the club.M:And not Jane's home once again. Let's do something special this year. How about barbecuing in the national park? I bet she'll be surprised. Let's do some shopping for the barbecue right now!Q:Where does the man suggest celebrating Jane's birthday?Question 4W:So, are we ready to go? I can hardly wait to begin our road trip!M:Yup. The car's packed. We've got the cookies, our favourite CD, the camera... Oh, wait! But where's the map?Q:What is the man looking for?Question 5M:I'm here to buy some flowers for my girlfriend to celebrate Valentine's Day? What do you suggest?W:Mmm, well, this is our "I Love You" package—two dozen long stem red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to win her heart.Q:How many red roses does the "I Love You" flower arrangement consist of? ScriptMany Americans buy an evergreen tree for Christmas. They put the tree in their home and hang small lights and colorful objects on it. The evergreenis usually a pine or a fir tree. It remains green during the cold, dark monthsof winter in the northern part of the world. So it is a symbol of everlasting life.The Christmas tree may have developed in part from a popular play performed hundreds of years ago in what is now Germany. Traditionally, the play was held on December 24th, the day before Christmas. The play was about the first people that God created—Adam and Eve. People put apples on an evergreen tree to represent the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.By the year 1600, some Germans began bringing evergreen trees into their homes. They put fruit, nuts and sweets on the trees. They shared the food among family members and friends after the holiday season.Some people say the German religious reformer Martin Luther was the first person to add lighted candles to an evergreen tree. They say he did thisto show how wonderful the stars had appeared to him as he traveled one night.In the early 1800s, German settlers in the state of Pennsylvania were the first to celebrate the holiday with Christmas trees in the United States.The Christmas tree tradition spread to many parts of the world. Today, some form of Christmas tree is part of most Christmas celebrations. Some people put a star on top of their Christmas tree. It represents the star that led the three wise men to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.ScriptIn 16th century France, the start of the New Year was observed on April first. It was celebrated in much the same way as it is today with parties and dancing balls into the late hours of the night. Then in 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, and the New Year fell on January first. There were some people, however, who hadn't heard or didn't believe the change in the date, so they continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April first. Others played tricks on them and called them "April fools". They sent them to do something foolish or tried to make them believe that something false was true. French children fooled their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs. When the "young fool" discovers this trick, the person who played the trick yells "April fish!"Today Americans play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on the first of April. One common trick on April Fool's Day is pointing down to a friend's shoe and saying, "Your shoelace is untied." Teachers in the 19th century used to say to pupils, "Look! A flock of geese!" and point up. School children might tell a classmate that school had been canceled. Whatever the trick, if the innocent victim falls for the joke, people yell, "April fools!"Most April fools jokes are in good fun and not meant to harm anyone. The cleverest April fools joke is the one where everyone laughs, especially the person upon whom the joke is played..。
Part 1 Understanding Short Conversations(每小题：分)Directions: In this section you'll hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Questions 1 to 1 are based on the following passage.1.A. He missed his chances over the years.B. He was kept away by the woman.C. He had duties to perform.D. He wanted to grow up.Questions 2 to 2 are based on the following passage.2.A. Working wouldn't cause a problem.B. Being in the hospital caused problems.C. Working would help her feel sure of herself.D. Being among people would be helpful.Questions 3 to 3 are based on the following passage.3.A. The pants don't fit him.B. The pants fit him.C. The pants look lovely on him.D. The pants are expensive.Questions 4 to 4 are based on the following passage.4.A. The value of insurance.B. The man's insurance.C. Sicknesses covered by insurance.D. Ways to pay for one's illness.Questions 5 to 5 are based on the following passage.5.A. He wanted to become a teacher.B. He met a wonderful player.C. He wanted to become famous.D. He was told his fingers are good for it.Questions 6 to 6 are based on the following passage.6.A. Employee and employer.B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and waitress.D. Teacher and student.Questions 7 to 7 are based on the following passage.7.A. The speakers aren't happy about being told what to do.B. The speakers aren't happy about their home being so ugly.C. The speakers aren't happy about having to tell others to paint.D. The speakers aren't happy about being told they're ugly. Questions 8 to 8 are based on the following passage.8.A. Mother and son.B. Father and daughter.C. Brother and sister.D. Husband and wife.Questions 9 to 9 are based on the following passage.9.A. Baseball is a very boring sport to him.B. Baseball is much more popular than all others.C. Basketball will become liked by more people.D. American football will grow in popularity.Questions 10 to 10 are based on the following passage.10.A. The city of New Orleans.B. Floods and storms.C. Rebuilding cities.D. Music and foods.Questions 11 to 11 are based on the following passage.11.A. The speakers don't like their president.B. The man is happy with the president.C. The president is a symbol.D. The president will be elected soon.Questions 12 to 12 are based on the following passage.12.A. Mother and son.B. Father and daughter.C. Brother and sister.D. Boyfriend and girlfriend.Part 1 Understanding Short Conversations (每小题: 0.5 分; 满分：6 分)小题得分对错我的答案客观1. 0.5 C C2. 0.5 D D3. 0.5 A A4. 0.5 D D5. 0.5 D D6. 0.5 B B7. 0.5 A A8. 0.5 D D9. 0.5 C C10. 0.5 A A11. 0.5 A A12. 0.5 D DSubtotal: 6老师评语：Click ONCE on the speaker icon to start listening!放音结束前请不要离开本页。
unit5 Graceful Hands 优雅的双手我从未见过克拉克夫人，但看过她的医疗记录和上一位值班医生交给我的报告后，我知道她今晚会去世。
她屋里唯一的光线来自一台医疗设备，它闪着红光，似乎在发出警告。
我站在那里，一股怪味刺激着我的鼻子，我想起了过去闻到过的腐烂的气味，我闭上了眼睛。
我嘴里有一股从胃里返上来的酸味。
我伸手去开灯。
灯静静地照亮了整个病房，我走回病床边，用无动于衷的、医生的目光观察着病人。
克拉克夫人已奄奄一息了。
她一动不动地躺着：骨瘦如柴的身体使她的头显得特别大；皮肤呈暗黄色，松松地裹在嶙峋的、连毛毯也遮掩不住的骨骼上；她的右臂平伸在床边，被无情地用胶带固定在一块板上，以便能固定针头使液体滴入；左臂横放在深陷的胸部，胸口随着不均匀的呼吸一起一伏。
我伸手去触摸她放在胸口的细长手指。
冰凉冰凉的。
我忙将手移到她的手腕，去感觉那微弱的脉搏。
克拉克夫人将头稍稍转向我，微微地睁开眼。
我俯过身去，勉强听见她微弱的声音：“水。
”我从桌上拿起一杯水，用手指封着吸管的一端，滴了几滴凉凉的水到她的嘴里，以缓解她的干渴。
她没有用力去吞咽，因为力气不够。
“还要，”那干涩的声音说。
于是我们又重复了一次。
这次她终于咽了一些，并轻轻说了声：“谢谢，你。
”她虚弱得没法交谈，因此没等她要求，我就开始做她所需要的。
我像抱孩子似的把她抱起来，给她翻了个身。
除了一件浅色的病号服，她什么也没穿。
她又小又轻，像遭受了严重饥荒一样。
我打开护肤霜的瓶盖，揩了一些在手心。
为了不伤着她，我小心翼翼地把护肤霜擦在她发黄的皮肤上。
她的皮肤松松地在骨头上滑动，背上每块骨头的轮廓都能清楚地摸到。
当我把枕头放在她两腿之间时，发现它们也是冰凉的，直到把手移到她膝盖以上的部位，我才感受到血液供给生命的热度。
而后，我挪了把椅子面朝她坐在床边，握住她那只没被固定的手，此时我又一次注意到她细长的手指。
很优雅。
一时间，我突然想知道她是否有家庭，接着我发现病房里没有花，没有孩子们画的彩虹和蝴蝶，也没有卡片。
