[精品]2019年高考英语一轮优练题Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour(含解析)新人教版必修4
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Unit 3 A taste of English humour完形填空之利用对立(转折、让步)关系解题方法指导在完形填空中,前后对立是一种常见的逻辑关系。
这种关系表明后一种观点或事实与前一种观点或事实相比有些出乎意料。
常见的表示转折、让步的词或词组有:but,still,yet,however,nevertheless, though,although,no matter,in spite of,anyway,even if等。
判断对立关系的四个常见依据:①根据意思判断;②根据褒贬色彩判断;③根据句式结构判断;④根据表示对立关系的词判断。
典例引领 (2016课标Ⅲ)When I was 13 my only purpose was to bee the star on our football team. That meant 1 Miller King, who was the best 2 at our school.Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 3 .Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from 4 . He looked very 5 , but he didn’t cry.That season, I 6 all of Miller’s records while he7 the home games from the bench.We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 8 I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame for Miller’s9 .One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 10 going over a fence—which wasn’t11 to climb if you had both arms. I’m sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 12 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I 13 him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally 14 on the other side, he said to me, “You know, I didn’t tell yo u this during the season, but you did 15 . Thank you for filling in for 16 .”His words freed me from my bad 17 . I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 18 ahead of me. I was right to have 19 him. From that day on, I grew 20 and a little more real.1. A.cheering for B.beating outC.relying onD.staying with2.A.coach B.studentC.teacherD.player3.A.practice B.showC.fortD.pleasure4.A.school B.vacationC.hospitalD.training5.A.pale B.calmC.relaxedD.ashamed6.A.held B.brokeC.setD.tried7.A.reported B.judgedanizedD.watched8.A.and B.thenC.butD.thus9.A.decision B.mistakeC.accidentD.sacrifice10.A.stuck B.hurtC.tiredD.lost11.A.steady B.hardC.funD.fit12.A.praise B.adviceC.assistanceD.apology13.A.let B.helpedC.hadD.noticed14.A.dropped B.readyC.trappedD.safe15.A.fine B.wrongC.quicklyD.normally B.yourselfC.meD.them17.A.memories B.ideasC.attitudesD.dreams18.A.still B.alsoC.yetD.just19.A.challenged B.curedC.invitedD.admired20.A.healthier B.biggerC.clevererD.cooler方法运用[语篇解读] 本文为记叙文。
【精选】2019最新高考英语一轮精选练Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour试题新人教版必修4李仕才一、阅读理解.(2018·河北石家庄高三质检)Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激)from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn’t really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago whena friend’s mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn’t want to intrude (打扰)on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.”I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDSrelated dying. He was not awake, andobviously unaware of others’ presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了“我”通过一些活动意识到“到场”的意义的故事.1.Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author? A.He built shelters for them.B.He gave immediate first aid to them.C.He came to stay with them.D.He brought mental health professionals.C 解析:细节理解题.根据第一段的第二句可知,因为“我”在他们受灾时和他们在一起,所以他们感激“我”,故C项正确. 2.What did the author do when his friend’s mother passed away?A.He hesitated over whether to go.B.He went to his friend’s at once.C.He knew what to do instantly.D.He decided not to disturb his friend.A 解析:细节理解题.根据第二段中的“I wanted to rush down there immediately, b ut didn’t want to intrude (打扰)on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do.”可知,“我”想要立即去朋友那里,但又不愿意去打扰朋友,据此可。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour 1 课文与语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Charlie Chaplin, born in a poor family, showed an 1 (astonish) talent as a performer.2 (unfortunate), his father died when he was young,3 (leave) his family even4 (badly) off. But he worked very hard. In5 teens, he could act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. Later on, Charlie wrote, directed and produced a series of funny movies he starred in, which made people laugh at6 time when they felt7 (depress), so they could feel more content with their lives. His subtle acting made everything entertaining. The little tramp, who was a8 (home) man with a moustache, was one of the most outstanding9 (part) he had ever played. In 1972 he 10 (give) a special Oscar for his outstanding work in films. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.2 课文与短文改错根据课文内容,对下面材料进行修改。
A taste of English humour李仕才一、阅读理解阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A new study by the British government has discovered the mental health of the country's teenage girls has become worse.the survey,which included 30,000 14yearold students in 2005 a nd 2014,showed 37 percent of girls with psychological stress,up from 34 percent in 2005.British boys' stress level was actually seen to fall over the same time period,from 17 percent to 15 percent.The report's authors pointed out the“advent of the social media age”could be a major contributing factor for increased stress among teenage British girls.“The adolescent years are a time of rapid physical,cognitive(认知的)and emotional development,”Pam Ramsden,a lecturer in psychology at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom,wrote in a recent blog post.“Teenagers interact with people in order to learn how to become competent(有能力的)adults.In the past, they would engage with parents,teachers and other adults in their community as well as extended family members and friends.Now we can also add social media to that list of social and emotional development.”Throughout adolescence,girls and boys develop characteristics like confidence and selfcontrol.Since teenage brains have not completely developed,teens don't have the cognitive awareness and impulse(冲动)control to keep from posting inappropriate content.Furthermore,this content can easily be spread far and wide with disastrous influences.Social media can also feed into girls' insecurities about their appearance,Ramsden said.These sites are often filled with images of people with body type unattainable to the normal person.However,these images and the messages tied to them gradually become societal standards.1.The statistics in the second paragraph show that ________.A.more and more children in Britain have mental health problemsB.few girls in Britain suffered from psychological stress in 2005C.more boys in Britain are suffering from mental pressure nowD.more British girls feel psychologically stressed than boys do now2.Contrary to traditional ways of interaction,social media ________.A.helps teenagers develop qualities like confidence and selfcontrolB.has many negative effects on girls' characteristic developmentC.makes teens aware of potential danger of the inappropriate contentD.teaches girls to care about their appearance to meet societal standards 3.The underlined word“advent”in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“________”.A.arrival B.endC.disappearance D.invention【解题导语】一项新研究发现,英国少女的心理健康状况变得更糟;分析表明,社交媒体时代的到来可能是造成英国少女心理压力加大的主要因素。
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April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Organizations in Britain have planned numerous events to honor him.In Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, the tourism organization has a great number of free events, including performances of Shakespeare’s plays, and a dazzling fireworks display. And the BBC is broadcasting a live show from Stratfore-upon-Avon, celebrating Shakespeare’s widespread influence on the world. In England’s capital, the London Shakespeare Centre and King’s College London are holding a series of public performances, exhibitions and activities. It isn’t just England that honors the anniversary of the death of this extraordinary writer. In Washington, D. C., the Folger Shakespeare Library, which houses the world’s largest collection of documents relating to William Shakespeare, is displaying a series of exhibitions.Shakespeare is probably the most famous author who ever lived and is considered a genius by most. He wrote around 37 plays and 154 sonnets(十四行诗), and his work has been translated into over one hundred languages! He penned beautiful metaphors(暗喻), serious dramas and amusing tales.Shakespeare also invented many new terms and phrases. If someone’s behavior suggested they were not being honest and should not be trusted, Shakespeare called their actions suspicious. If someone was being silly and perhaps looking like a fool, Shakespeare found their actions laughable. And Shakespeare called people who offered their opinions on the quality of something critics. Today, for instance, food critics and film critics give audiences their opinions of food and film. The familiar phrase "break the ice" comes from Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew. The "ice is broken" when a difficult conversation or meeting iscalmed by some basic introduction, such as a simple game. More common words coined by Shakespeare include road, gossip, lonely, bump and hurry.Four hundred years after his death, Shakespeare surely lives on, in everyday speech, as the most famous writer of all time!1. The main idea of the text is _______.A. the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s deathB. the influence Shakespeare has on EnglishC. the achievements of William ShakespeareD. Shakespeare’s colorful and fruitful life2. Shakespeare is honored in the following ways except_________.A. a great number of free events in Stratford-upon-AvonB. a series of activities in the London Shakespeare CentreC. a series of exhibitions in the Folger Shakespeare LibraryD. a live show of Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon3. According to the next, a simply game to make a difficult conversation easy is called _______.A. an ice-breakerB. a suspicious manC. a criticD. a laughable man【文章大意】4月23日是威廉·莎士比亚逝世第四百周年纪念日。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour李仕才一、阅读理解。
Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My f ather is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only ” mome nt, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a computer, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my fat her announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be there. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality(可能发生的事). And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying mys elf peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.1.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule ?A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.2.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to __________.A. keep her appointment with the eye doctorB. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the companyD. finish her work before the deadline approaching3.The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closed in meaning to “_________”.A. abandonedB. lackedC. avoidedD. wasted4.What is the best title for the passage ?A. The Emotional Well-beingB. The Two Saddest WordsC. The Most Useful RuleD. The Peace of Mind【文章大意】这篇文章主要讲解的是作者对于最悲哀的两个单词if only 的理解及看法。
必修4Unit 3李仕才(必修4 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】Ancient China was a place where states were often at war with __1__ other. But __2__ was also a time when there were many great philosophers. Confucius (孔子) is the philosopher __3__ influence has been the greatest. He stressed the importance of kindness, duty and order in society.Mencius (孟子) was a thinker whose teachings were very similar to __4__ of Confucius. Mencius believed that the reason why man is different from animals is that man is good. He thought that if the government was kind, then people would be good. He believed that people were more important than rulers,and hated the state when __5__ treated people badly.Mozi (墨子) was __6__ teacher who was very influential. Born in 476 BC, he came from a family __7__ was very poor. He became famous for __8__ unusual clothes and behavior. He founded the philosophy called Mohism. Mozi believed that all men were equal. He thought that we should love all human beings and look after __9__ who are weaker than __10__.1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________5.________ 6.________ 7.________ 8.________9.________ 10.________Ⅰ.阅读理解AThank you for shopping with usChanged your mind?If you bought your product in one of our stores and have now changed your mind,we will exchange or refund it within seven days of purchase.The product must be:•unopened•unused•returned completely with any free gifts you received with the product Get in touch with your local store with your receipt(收据) details to arrangeyour refund or exchange.Your guaranteeThe following are guidelines.We treat each case in its own circumstances.•We will always offer you the choice of an exchange or refund if your product develops a fault within 28 days of delivery.•To receive a refund,the product must be in an “as new”condition complete with free gifts supplied with it.If possible,please return the product in its original packaging.•If your product develops a fault within 12 months of purchase,we will offer a repair service.•To obtain a repair for your product,call the relevant helpline number on the back page of this leaflet(传单).•This guarantee does not cover faults caused through accident,misuse or normal wear and tear.Our price promiseIn the unlikely event that you find a cheaper identical product or offer immediately available from another retail(零售) store within 10 miles of your local store we will not only match their price but also give you an extra 10% of the difference.Our price promise also applies for up to seven days after you make your purchase with us;just bring your receipt to claim your refund.1.If you are not satisfied with what you bought,you may exchange it within .A.10 daysB.12 daysC.one weekD.two weeks2.What should you bring when you demand a refund on faulty goods?A.Free gifts.B.The leaflet.C.Quality certificates.D.The original packaging.3.How much may you receive if you bought something for $100 while it is sold for $50 in other stores?A.$50.B.$55.C.$100.D.$155.B"I see you’ve got a bit of water on your coat,’’ said the man at the petrol station. ‘‘Is it raining out there?’’ ‘‘No. it’s pretty nice," I replied, checking my sleeve. "Oh, right. A pony(马驹) bit me earlier."As it happened, the bite was virtually painless: more the kind of small bite you might get from a naughty child. The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor, and perhaps thought I’d jumped in ahead of him.The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist — heavy area and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods, despite signs asking them not to. By feeding the ponies, tourists increase the risk of them getting hit by a car, and make them harder to gather during the area’s annual pony drift(迁移).The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so their health can be checked, the baby ones can be stopped from feeding on their mothers’ milk, and those who’ve gone beyond their limited area can be returned to their correct area. Some of them are also later sold, in order to limit the number of ponies according to the rules set by Natural England.Three weeks ago, I witnessed a small near—disaster a few miles west of here. While walking, I noticed a pony roll over on his back. "Hello!" I said to him, assuming he was just rolling for fun, but he was very still and, as I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily. I began to properly worry. about him. Fortunately, I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoor’s Livestock Protection officer and send her a photo. The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the pony. The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks. The farmer freed him, and he began to run happily around again.Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies, who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this area. Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies, and trying to come up with plans to find a sustainable(可持续的) future for one of Dartmoor’s most financially—troubled elements.1.Why are tourists asked not to feed the ponies?A. To protect the tourists from being bitten.B. To keep the ponies off the petrol station.C. To avoid putting the ponies in danger.D. To prevent the ponies from fighting.2.One of the purposes of the annual pony drift is _________.A. to feed baby ponies on milkB. to control the number of poniesC. to expand the habitat for poniesD. to sell the ponies at a good price3.What was the author’s first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back?A. He freed it from the trap.B. He called a protection officer.C. He worried about it very much.D. He thought of it as being naughty.4.What does the author imply about the preservation of Dartmoor’s ponies?A. It lacks people’s involvement.B. It costs a large amount of money.C. It will affect tourism in Dartmoor.D. It has caused an imbalance of species.Ⅱ.七选五阅读(2016·兰州高三实战)We all,at one time or another,have pretended to be a rock star,singing and dancing along to our favourite song.Most of us have done this in the privacy of our own rooms when we were kids and as adults,in the privacy of our homes. 1 !I turn on the radio,find a song that I can sing along and pretty soon my arms are in the air and I am moving along to the rhythm.Most of the time,I do this on my way to work.Yes,that is true.I will be in my nice work clothes,jamming while driving or stopping at a traffic light. 2 .Personally,I love to get lost in the rhythm of a song which leads me to share with you the importance of being silly!The definition of the word silly,according to the dictionary,is:stupid,foolish and nonsensical. 3 .So they walk around all seriously,which in all honesty is foolish!No one is perfect;I repeat:no one is perfect.I don’ t care how educated,how thin,how beautiful,how simple,how frugal,how rich,and so on.No one is perfect!4 ?Life is so short.You never know when this beautiful journey will be over,so why waste a single second on being so full of rigidity(刻板)?Here is a quote,which Ithink says it all and is a great recipe for life:“Dance as though no one is watching you.Love as though you have never been hurt before...”5 ,and we had no care in the world so we could do things without worrying about how we appeared to others.However,as we grew up,we lost that childlike innocence.What a pity!A.Are adults the most foolish group of peopleB.So why pretend to be something you are notC.I know many people do not want to look foolishD.I get weird looks from some people and others’ laughE.When we were kids,we had no idea of what limitations wereF.I sing my favourite,and sometimes I forgot the traffic lightsG.Me?I love to do that when I driveⅢ.短文改错(2016·广州毕业班综合检测二)The old saying “The early bird catches the worm” show us the importance of planning,working hard and trying constant.To achieve outstanding results,the most people must plan ahead and work diligently to overcome all kind of difficulties.That has been my own experience,either.When I first started at high school,I seldom passed my exams,so I never prepared ter,my teacher,Mr.Black,advised me plan everything in advance.She asked me to study hard as well.After a year of putting his advice onto practice,I can now easily pass all my exams.There are no shortcuts to succeed.(必修4 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】本文讲述了中国古代三位伟大的思想家:孔子、孟子和墨子及他们的思想主张。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour李仕才(必修4 Unit 3)【短文语法填空】Chinese are the first people to have tea.One thousand and two hundred years ago,Lu Yu wrote a book called“The Classic of Tea”, 1. is honored as “The Bible of Tea”.The book gives a detailed 2. (explain) of the origin,the processing skills and the classification of tea.However,Chinese tea culture goes far beyond tea 3. (it).Take green tea for instance,the ideal temperature of the water should be around 80 degrees Celsius.If the water is too hot,nutrients (营养) in the tea 4. (destroy).On the other hand,if the water is not hot enough,the tea 5. (leaf) won't open and you will miss the pleasantly fresh flavor.So Chinese people are accustomed 6. drinking hot tea.When you visit a Chinese friend,your friend will 7. (constant) add hot water to your empty cup of tea.It is polite 8. (offer) the tea cup to guests with both hands. Of course,the guests should pay respect as well, 9. (take) the cup with both hands.Talking about adding water to the tea cup,there is 10. saying: Wine full,the full cup.Tea half,half cup.For wine,the full cup symbolizes whole heartiness.For tea,the half cup means modesty.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour李仕才【阅读理解插花】阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Many of us love July because it’s the month when nature’s berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbia’s fields are little powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C.When combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning brown. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a children’s party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.1. What does the author seem to like about cherries?A. They contain protein.B. They are high in vitamin A.C. They have a pleasant taste.D. They are rich in antioxidants.2. Why is fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?A. To make them smell better.B. To keep their colour.C. To speed up their ripening.D. To improve their nutrition.3. What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?A. A dessert.B. A drink.C. A container.D. A machine.4. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook.B. A health magazine.C. A research paper.D. A travel brochure.【文章大意】本文是一篇日常生活类说明文。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour李仕才***阅读理解。
April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Organizations in Britain have planned numerous events to honor him.In Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, the tourism organization has a great number of free events, including performances of Shakespeare’s plays, and a dazzling fireworks display. And the BBC is broadcasting a live show from Stratfore-upon-Avon, celebrating Shakespeare’s widespread influence on the world. In England’s capita l, the London Shakespeare Centre and King’s College London are holding a series of public performances, exhibitions and activities. It isn’t just England that honors the anniversary of the death of this extraordinary writer. In Washington, D. C., the Folger Shakespeare Library, which houses the world’s largest collection of documents relating to William Shakespeare, is displaying a series of exhibitions.Shakespeare is probably the most famous author who ever lived and is considered a genius by most. He wrote around 37 plays and 154 sonnets(十四行诗), and his work has been translated into over one hundred languages! He penned beautiful metaphors(暗喻), serious dramas and amusing tales.Shakespeare also invented many new terms and phrases. If someone’s behavior suggested they were not being honest and should not be trusted, Shakespeare called their actions suspicious. If someone was being silly and perhaps looking like a fool, Shakespeare found their actions laughable. And Shakespeare called people who offered their opinions on the quality of something critics. Today, for instance, food critics and film critics give audiences their opinions of food and film. The familiar phrase "break the ice"comes from Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew. The "ice is broken" when a difficult conversation or meeting is calmed by some basic introduction, such as a simple game. More common words coined by Shakespeare include road, gossip, lonely, bump and hurry.Four hundred years after his death, Shakespeare surely lives on, in everyday speech, as the most famous writer of all time!1. The main idea of the text is _______.A. the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s deathB. the influence Shakespeare has on EnglishC. the achievements of William ShakespeareD. Shakespeare’s colorful and fruitful life2. Shakespeare is honored in the following ways except_________.A. a great number of free events in Stratford-upon-AvonB. a series of activities in the London Shakespeare CentreC. a series of exhibitions in the Folger Shakespeare LibraryD. a live show of Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon3. According to the next, a simply game to make a difficult conversation easy is called _______.A. an ice-breakerB. a suspicious manC. a criticD. a laughable man【文章大意】4月23日是威廉·莎士比亚逝世第四百周年纪念日。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour李仕才一、阅读理解。
Oliver and the Seawigsby Philip ReevePublished by OUP PressISBN: 978-0-192-73455-6Oliver grew up in a family of explorers—but his biggest adventure is about to begin! Along with his new friends, Oliver goes off to look for his missing parents.I really like this book because it’s not one of those short stories that are over too quickly, but a longish book that takes time to read. I recommend this book and give it 5 stars.Ginny, age 8Lady Lydia: Read Me a Storyby Anne LavisPublished by A H StockwellISBN: 978-0-722-34327-2Lady Lydia is old and eccentric (古怪的), but she is never lonely. She shares her home with bats and mice and spiders, and all the animals round about are her friends too.My lovely daughter Alice likes all the pictures of the animals in this book, but she doesn’t like it when the pages have lots of writing on with no pictures. Alice rates this book 2 out of 5.Alice, age 4I Am a Woolly Hat (EARLY READER)by Salma KoraytemPublished by Orion BooksISBN: 978-1-444-00844-9Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together.This book makes my sweetheart Lucie feel lovely inside and the drawing are not as good because the colors are not bright like other books. Lucie rates this book 3 out of 5.Lucie, age 4A Royal Fairytaleby Ink RobinPublished by EgmontISBN: 978-1-405-26843-1See Kate and Will’s romance develop from their studying days at Edinburgh through to their happy wedding at Buckingham Palace with the royal family, even the queen, in tow.My little angel Amy likes the book. The best parts are the wedding and fireworks as she likes fireworks and the colors on the page are really bright. Amy rates it 4 out of 5.Amy, age 41.Which book might an animal lover prefer?A. A Royal Fairytale.B. Oliver and the Seawigs.C. Lady Lydia: Read Me a Story.D. I Am a Woolly Hat (EARLY READER).2.Who likes bright colors?A. Ginny and Alice.B. Lucie and Amy.C. Ginny and Amy.D. Alice and Lucie.3.Whose book shows romance and happiness?A. Philip Reeve.B. Anne Lavis.C. Salma Koraytem.D. Ink Robin.【文章大意】这篇文章为读者推荐了一些书。
1.C 【解析】细节理解题。
由Lady Lydia is old and eccentric (古怪的), but she is never lonely. She sharesher home with bats and mice and spiders, and all the animals round about are her friends too.可知一位动物爱好者更喜欢阅读Lady Lydia: Read Me a Story.选C。
3.D 【解析】细节理解题。
由See Kate and Will’s romance develop from their studying days at Edinburghthrough to their happy wedding at Buckingham Palace with the royal family, even the queen, in tow.可知Ink Robin的书表现了快乐和浪漫,选D。
二、单句语法填空1.He was surprised that his answer should have caused such a strong (react).答案:reaction2.At the magic performance, I found it (astonish) that a pigeon appeared out of the magician’s empty hand.答案:astonishing3.We had no trouble finding your house because your (direct) were very clear.答案:directions4. (convince) of his honesty, we decided to depend on him (carry) out the secret order. 答案:Convinced;to carry/carrying5.Mary felt cut from the outside world, since she lacked an Internet connection and couldn’t receive any email.答案:off6.More children in Beijing will reach school age next year, (create) a shortage of primary school teachers in the capital.答案:creating7.Not content his present job, he has been busy hunting for a new one.答案:with8.—Credit cards are (particular) useful when traveling.—True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.答案:particularly9.I have been picked to represent the whole team.答案:out10. is known to all, the People’s Republic of China is the biggest developing country in the world.答案:As三、完形填空A Letter to My DadFour years ago we found out about the cancer growing inside you.You told me the news that it had already spread and that you didn't know how long you had __1__.I was still at university.A parent dying was something that happened to __2__ people—people older than me.I spent the first few months in__3__.For the first time I felt__4__.I wished I could just __5__ you and take the cancer out.But there was nothing I could do.We've been__6__.You reacted well to treatment and you're still here,though we don't know for how much __7__.I've always wanted to say that I love you,and that I'm__8__ for everything you've given me.But I can't.It feels like it is this unwritten__9__ in our fatherson relationship that__10__ it.You're a man conservative and guarded with your __11__.You keep them to yourself and __12__ others to do the same.But I know you __13__.I've seen your proud looks when I've told you about my __14__ at work and school over the years.I've seen your__15__ when things haven't gone well.I remember all the offers of help.I wish we could talk about what we __16__ to each other.I wish you could tell me you're __17__ and I could tell you I love you.I wish these __18__ concepts of masculinity(男子气概)weren't so deeply __19__in both of us.Maybe we will still see our way to that __20__ before you go.But whatever the case,I just need to say it—I love you,and thank you.1.A.waited B.leftC.suffered D.stayed2.A.any B.fewC.other D.all3.A.doubt B.angerC.vain D.shock4.A.powerless B.nervousC.lost D.bored5.A.reach into B.turn toC.stand by D.look into6.A.confused B.luckyC.active D.hopeless7.A.better B.deeperC.longer D.further8.A.eager B.gratefulC.regretful D.desperate9.A.letter B.wordC.idea D.rule10.A.prevents B.changesC.destroys D.transforms11.A.illnesses B.feelingsC.belongings D.opinions12.A.require B.expectC.allow D.persuade13.A.lie B.understandC.care D.fear14.A.achievements B.difficultiesC.goals D.experiences15.A.power B.angerC.curiosity D.concern16.A.have B.giveC.leave D.mean17.A.conservative B.braveC.proud D.helpful18.A.absurd B.importantC.useful D.popular19.A.lost B.trappedC.rooted D.covered20.A.situation B.solutionC.achievement D.conversation【解题导语】你以为你对他的爱很深沉,这是你了解的;你不了解的是,他对你的爱比你的深沉一万倍。