2017-2018学年高中英语人教版必修三练习：Unit 1 课下能力提升(一) Word版含解析

单元检测卷：Unit 1阅读理解AThis was an ordinary day, nothing special. Mike was walking on the street when he returned to the shop on the corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt happy to see that the pair of shoes he wanted very much was still there. He looked down at his old shoes, and he felt sorry for himself, because he wanted very much to own them for his coming birthday.Sadly, the boy walked away, deep in thought —how to tell his mother about it. He knew very well his mother had very little money. He decided not to go home at once, because he looked sad and his mother would notice it. So he went to the park and sat on the grass. There he saw a boy moving a wheelchair with his hands. Mike looked at him and was surprised to see that the boy had no feet. He looked at his own feet. “It’s much better to be without shoes than without feet.”he thought. There was no reason for him to feel so sorry and sad. So he went away with smile, thinking that he was much luckier and happier.1．How did Mike pass the shop on the street corner?A．In a wheelchair. B．By bike. C．On foot. D．By bus.2．Why did Mike stop in front of the shop?A．To buy the shoes. B．To get something for his birthday.C．To buy a present for his friend. D．To look at the shoes he liked.3．What can we learn about Mike from the story?A．Mike liked new shoes very much. B．Mike had no feet.C．Mike didn’t want to stay at home. D．Mike loved his mother very much.BFriends come to visit us in the evening, they spend their time telling us they are in a hurry and looking at their watches. It isn’t that our friends are all very busy, it is just that when we haven’t got a television. People think that we are very strange. “But what do you do in the evening?”，they are always asking. The answer is very simple. Both my wife and I have hobbies(爱好). We certainly don’t spend our evenings staring at the walls. My wife enjoys cooking and painting and often attends evening classes in foreign languages. This is particularly useful as we often go abroad for our holidays. I collect stamps and I’m always busy with my collection. Both of us enjoy listening to the music and playing chess together.Sometimes there are power cuts and we have no electricity in the house. This does not worry us, we just light candles and carry on with what we were doing before. Our friends, however, are lost---no television!---So they don’t know what to do. On such evenings our house is very full ---they all come to us. They all have a good time. Instead of sitting in silence in front of the television, everybody talks and plays games.4. The couple have not got a television, because .A. they are not rich enoughB. they are strange peopleC. they enjoy spending evenings in their own waysD. they don’t know what to do when there are power cuts5. Both of the couple are interested in .A. learning languagesB. travelingC. staying home aloneD. watching people play games6. At night when there is no electricity, the couple .A. have to stare at the wallsB. can do nothing but sit in silenceC. will have many visitorsD. have to go out for candles7. The writer tries to tell us that ____.A. the television is usefulB. electricity is importantC. life is enjoyable without televisionD. life is impossible without a televisionCDo you like shopping? Or does the thought of wandering round the shops fill you with terror? For some of us, shopping is an enjoyable way of spending our spare time and our money. For me, it’s something I would rather avoid. Thank goodness for the Internet! It’s more convenient to buy CDs, electrical items, and even food from the comfort of your sofa. But that’s not the only reason: price is an important factor. We can buy goods and services cheaper online. But sometimes the problem is knowing what to buy. This has led to a type of shopping called “showrooming”.Showrooming is something I’ve done. I will go to a shop to see, touch and try out products but then go home and buy them online at a knock-down price. I’m not alone in doing this. Research by a company called Foolproof found 24% of the people showroomed while Christmas shopping in 2013.Amy Cashman, Head of Technology at TNS UK, says the reasons for this new shopping habit are that people are lacking time, lacking money and they want security about the products they are buying. She explains that consumers are not only shopping online at home but they are using the Internet in store or on their smartphones to shop around.But does this mean technology will kill shops? Certainly shops will change. They will have to offer more competitive prices or encourage people to buy more by giving in-store discounts or free gifts.We mustn’t forget that buying in a shop means you can get expert advice from the sales assistant and you can get good aftercare. It’s good to speak to a real human rather than look at a faceless computer screen, but at least by showrooming, you get the best of both worlds.8. The two questions in Paragraph 1 are raised to ________.A. introduce the topicB. give two examplesC. compare different opinionsD. get answers from readers9. What does showrooming mean in the text?A. Trying in shops and buying onlineB. Showing products in a roomC. Buying something in a storeD. Shopping on the Internet10. According to Amy Cashman, which is NOT the reason for showrooming?A. The lack of timeB. The comfort of the sofaC. The lack of moneyD. The security of the product11. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. Online shops will disappear.B. Free gifts will surely promote sales.C. Shops need necessary changes.D. Shops will be replaced by online shops.DAs a child, I was really afraid of the dark and of getting lost. These fears were very real andcaused me some uncomfortable moments.Maybe it was the strange way things looked and sounded in my own room at night that scared me so much. There was never complete darkness, but always a streetlight or passing car lights, which made clothes on the back of a chair take on the shape of a wild animal. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the curtains(窗帘) seem to move when there was no wind. A very low sound in the floor would seem a hundred times louder than in the day. My imagination (想象) would run wild, and my heart would beat fast. I would lie very still so that the "enemy(敌人) " would not discover me.Another of my childhood fears was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning I got on the school bus right near my home. That was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the street, I was afraid that I would get in the wrong one and be taken to some other strange places. On school or family trips to a park or a museum, I wouldn't let the leaders out of my sight.Perhaps one of the worst fears of all I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. Being popular was so important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a serious one.One of the processes(过程) growing up is being able to realize and overcome our fears. Understanding the things that scared us as children helps us achieve greater success later in life.12. The author had _________kind(s) of fears when she was a child.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. none13. When she went to some other places, she would _________.A. walk away without othersB. take a bus by herselfC. follow others closelyD. make sure not to take a wrong bus14. Which of the following would be possibly true when she was a child?A. She was usually popular among people.B. She was always the leader of the others.C. She always got poor grades.D. She was not at all liked by others.15. The underlined word "overcome" in the last paragraph means "_________" in Chinese.A. 接受B. 忍受C. 信服D. 克服七选五The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before. But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. 16 Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes. For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?if the answer is no, rewrite and reread. 17 If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 18 If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.19 Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else. 20At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize tothose that you have offended. It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.A. It’s natural that there some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.B. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to theperson’s face.C. Everyone was new to the network once.D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful tohear.F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.完形填空I looked at my beautiful Christmas tree and sighed. The New Year was a week old and my tree 21 stood in the corner of our room with its collection of memories proudly 22 in a shower of colorful lights. I’d 23 long enough.I got up, went to the 24 and dragged the boxes into the room. The garland (花环) was the first to 25 . I took the large ornaments (装饰物) off next. They 26 a large pile on our bed. An hour later, our bed was covered with Christmas memories.I prepared the boxes and 27 placed ornaments in their protective packaging, pausing every few minutes to 28 a favorite. “Hey, little Santa!”I held the Santa from my childhood. “Thanks for being my friend for almost fifty years.”He was a little 29 but still gives me a flood of wonderful memories.There was a collection of handmade ones my children made in their first years of school more than twenty years ago. They are 30 perfect in design, but every year they go on my memory tree.A few hours after I started, the 31 boxes were back in the garage, the room was 32 __ and I sat staring at the corner. It took me two days of work to 33 my tree, but only a few hours to take it apart.My tree is a good marriage or a great friendship. 34 the tree, they take a long time to decorate with memories, but can be torn down 35 .What once stood proudly in the glow of love comes tumbling down and all it 36 is an unkind word or a thoughtless act.Every year I have to put my tree away, but not my marriage or friendships. They get to glow in the corner of my life for 37 I live. I get to analyze my tree and find memories for a few weeks every year. I can do the same with the loves in my life every day. When I held the Santa, a flood of wonderful memories 38 . The same happens when I hold my wife or see the smile of a friend across the room.39 _ your friendships and your marriage. Once they come down, they aren’t as easy to put back together as a Christmas tree, if 40 . Stand them in that special spot in the corner of your heart and admire their glow.21. A. already B. even C. still D. yet22. A. maintained B. displayed C. collected D. located23. A. complained B. suffered C. postponed D. missed24. A. courtyard B. basement C. storehouse D. garage25. A. come down B. break up C. fade away D. stand out26. A. covered B. made C. lay D. occupied27. A. cautiously B. casually C. randomly D. desperately28. A. spot B. witness C. evaluate D. admire29. A. ragged B. ugly C. dull D. rigid30. A. free of B. far from C. away from D. close to31. A. abandoned B. aged C. filled D. increased32. A. clean B. empty C. orderly D. quiet33. A. choose B. equip C. decorate D. furnish34. A. As for B. Similar to C. Contrary to D. Along with35. A. quickly B. carelessly C. directly D. suddenly36. A. proves B. lacks C. means D. takes37. A. as far as B. as long as C. as soon as D. as much as38. A. recovered B. returned C. remained D. repeated39. A. Share B. Preserve C. Cherish D. Pursue40. A. in all B. above all C. at all D. after all语法填空If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify (识别) those of 41 (great) and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you’ll feel a real sense of 42 (achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow 43 (be) often acceptable.Most of us are more focused 44 our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive 45 possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.Recent 46 (study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks 47 (regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for 48 while, exercising, or dong something you enjoy.If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll be less likely 49 (bring) your work home. It could be anything ―gardening, cooking, music, sports —but whatever it is, 50 (make) sure it’s a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.短文改错I have a good friend whom name is Rose. Last month, she lent one of my favorite book. Yesterday I asked her to return the book back to me. To my surprising, she said she had already given the book to me. I search my desk and school bag, but I didn’t find one. I became very angryabout her and shouted at her. She left the classroom with tears in her eyes. However, when I camehome last night. I was surprised to find my book lie under my pillow. Now I regret quarrelling with her. I am afraid I will lose friend. What should I do?参考答案一、阅读理解A、CDDB、CBCCC、AABCD、CCAD二、七选五DBFCG三、完形填空21-25 CBCDA 26-30 BADAB 31-35 CBCBA 36-40 DBBCC四、语法填空41. greater 42. achievement 43. is 44. on 45. as46. studies 47. regularly 48. a 49. to bring 50. make四、短文改错I have a good friend whom name is Rose. 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一、根据语境及首字母提示完成句子1．He had enormous c and a great sense of humour.2．For many Chinese, Spring Festival celebrations will not be the same without f .3．The peasants depend on a good h for their very existence.4．The question of the o of the universe is still hotly debated by scientists.5．What you said on the o was not appropriate.6．This is not t of Chinese, but is a feature of the English language.7．The paper flowers are bright and colorful, so they were used to d the whole store.8．She was presented with the gift in g for her long service.9．You have to maintain the balance between good and e .10．The bride and groom were showered with rice as they left the c .【答案】1.charm2.firecrackers3.harvest4.origin5.occasion6.typical7.decorate8.gratitude9.evil 10.church二、单句语法填空1．This (joy) show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.2．(commercial) has given many sports a higher profile.3．Figure what you most want, and then do it.4．My (believe) is that you should have excellent academic performance if you want to succeed in life. 5．Usually a child’s behaviour is a (reflect) of his family environment.6．Chinese New Year is a celebration (mark) the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. 7．To our great surprise, there is a (significance) difference between the two languages.8．The island has developed into a famous scenic spot, (feature) sightseeing, shopping, and tasty foods. 9．The (medium) play a major role in influencing people’s opinions.10．V arious kinds of (agriculture) products are sold in that supermarket.11．Hide it in a (hide) place where no one ever goes.12．My mother’s job is (raise) chicken and pigs.13．It is an (excite) time, with everybody trying to find out what Chinese culture is about. 14．Some hobbies are (relax) and others are creative.15．We are too (please) to know there is a wide range of dishes to choose from.16．You can visit the whole palace except the private apartments.17．No one is allowed to speak aloud in the (read) room.18．(frank), I am not surprised you failed in the speech contest.19．Her wish is (be) a teacher in the rural area after graduation from the university.20．The meeting (hold) now is so important that no one is absent.【答案】1.joyfulmercialisation3.out4.belief5.reflection6.marking7.significant8.featuring9.media 10.agricultural 11.hiding 12.raising 13.exciting 14.relaxing 15.pleased 16.for 17.reading 18.Frankly 19.to be 20.being held三、阅读(2022·云南省保山市高一下学期期中考试)Christmas TraditionsSince about 400 AD, Christmas Day has been celebrated on 25th December. This date was the old mid­winter festival in pre­Christian times, around the time of the longest night and the shortest day. Christmas in the 21st century has many traditions.Shops can make about 60 percent of their year’s income in the three months before Christmas. So most shops get ready for it in October. The shopping centres are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night. The first time this happened was in 1867 when Macy’s, a famous shop in New York, stayed open until midnight on Christmas Eve (24th December).By mid­December, almost every house, shop and street has a Christmas tree. This tradition was started by the Germans as early as 700 AD. In the northern countries of the world, winter is cold and dark and most trees lose their leaves. The beautiful green trees decorated with lights and coloured glass balls give people hope that spring will come again.Father Christmas is known across the world with his white hair, red coat and big bag of toys. Young children are told that he lives in the north of Finland and makes toys for them. By tradition, he brings the toys to children at midnight, on the night before Christmas.On Christmas day a traditional meal is eaten, usually turkey and a rich, spicy cake. Some people hate Christmas. Others feel it is a magical and exciting time. They love seeing family and friends; they also love the traditions. Love it or hate it, Christmas is a time to look back over the old year and forward to the new one. 1．Christmas has been celebrated ．A．for over 3，000 yearsB．for over 1，600 yearsC．since the start of the 21st centuryD．for 400 years2．Christmas is important for shops because ．A.they can stay open laterB．they are beautifully decoratedC．much of the income is madeD．more people go shopping3．Christmas trees are popular because ．A．they make people think of GermanyB．they are easy and cheap to getC．they lose their leaves in winterD．they make people think of spring4．Which of the following statements cannot be known?A．On Christmas day people love to visit friends.B. Christmas time is loved by some people and hated by others.C．Christmas is a magical and exciting time for all.D．On Christmas day turkey is a traditional meal.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。

B卷能力素养提升(时间：120分钟满分：150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分：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。

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(Text 1)M: Hi, Mary. I called you last night to invite you to my birthday party, but I didn't get through.W: I'm sorry. I was on the net then.(Text 2)M: Jane, let's go to the seaside in Hainan. I've always been dreaming about Hainan after seeing it on TV.W: Why not go to Qingdao? It also has the seaside there, and it's cheaper.(Text 3)M: I hope you don't mind my going to the cinema with my friend tonight, mum.W: Let me see ... I'm afraid you can't. You have to prepare for the coming exam.(Text 4)W: A talk on senior high school life will be given in the school hall on Thursday afternoon.M: That's right. There are only three days left.(Text 5)M: It is so hot today! I'd like some ice cream, an iced watermelon and a bottle of Coca-Cola. How about you?W: I'm on a diet, so a glass of water is OK.M: OK, as you wish.1．What was Mary doing when the man called her?A．She was making a telephone call.B．She was surfing the Internet.C．She was out.2．Why does the woman want to go to Qingdao?A．It's more beautiful.B．She has seen it on TV.C．It's cheaper.3．What will the man probably do tonight?A．Go to see a film.B．Take an exam.C．Study at home.4．What day is it today?A．Monday.B．Thursday.C．Sunday.5．What would the woman like?A．Some ice cream.B．A glass of water.C．Nothing.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。

Unit 1Festivals around the world能力提升练习题一、.七选五People who seem to have all the luck are not usually blessed by a large amount of good fortune.They simply have a healthy attitude，which enables them to make the most of situations.Here are some tips for creating your own luck.1．Be Grateful for What You HaveSome people are already lucky，and they just don’t know it.__1__For example，you have a happy family，some wonderful friends，a roof over your head and food on the table.By acknowledging these things regularly，you can instantly feel luckier.2．See the Good in the PastPeople sometimes complain about their past for holding them back.They blame their parents or their schooling for not setting them up for success.But having a difficult life develops strengths and qualities you might never have got if you hadn’t been through those tough situations.__2__ 3．Be GenerousIf you want people to give you opportunities，you have to consider what you can do for others.__3__Be generous with your time and attention，and you’l l be surprised how many lucky opportunities people may offer you.4．Be Open to New ThingsLuck doesn’t just happen upon us—it comes to us when we’re open.__4__Learning new skills，visiting a new place，or trying a new hobby are all great ways of expanding your opportunities and your mindset.5．Take Action__5__Take steps towards your goals and dreams and greet every challenge with a positive mindset.You will find you create more luck in everyday life.A．You cannot expect to receive if you never give.B．So be grateful for the good that came from your past.C．Many people spend time thinking about what they don’t have.D．You’ll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to come.E．Trying something new is a great way of getting more opportunities.F．But often success comes from great determination rather than good luck.G．Look at how lucky you already are instead of focusing on what’s lacking.二、阅读理解ASocial media is one of the fastest­growing industries in today’s world.A study conducted by the US Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent of teenagers go online daily.The wide spread of social media has changed nearly all parts of teenagers’ lives.·Changing relationshipsHigh school student Elly Cooper from Illinois said social media often reduces face-to-face communication.“It makes inperson relationships harder because of people’s attention given to their phones instead of their friends，” Cooper said.Yet，some people believe social media has made it easier to start relationships with anyone from anywhere.Beth Kaplan from Illinois met her long-distance friend through social media.He currently lives in Scotland，but they’re still able to frequently communicate with each other.“I can feel close to someone that I’m talking to via FaceTime，” Kaplan said.·W anting to be “liked”The rise of social media has changed the way teenagers see themselves.The 19-year-old Essena O’Neill announced on the social networking service Instagram that she was quitting social media because it made her unable to stop thinking about appearing perfect online.Negative comments also can do great damage to a teenager’s self­esteem.Teenagers who get negative comments can’t help but feel hurt.·Opening new doorsHowever，Armin Korsos，a student from Illinois，takes advantage of the comments he receives over social media to improve his videos on the social networking site YouTube.“Social media can help people show themselves and their talents to the world in a way that has never been possible before，” Korsos said.1．Who met the long-distance friend through social media?A．Elly Cooper.B．Beth Kaplan.C．Essena O’Neill. D．Armin Korsos.2．What does Essena O’Neill think of social media?A．It hurts her seriously.B．It promotes friendship.C．It upsets her sometimes.D．It develops confidence.3．What is the topic of the text?A．Teenagers’ attitude toward social media.B．Social media’s influence on teenagers.C．A recent study conducted in the USA.D．New ways of self-improvement.BChildren can spend hours a day looking at computer screens and other digital devices.Some eye doctors say this leads to an increase in “computer vision syndrome (电脑视力综合征)”．Nathan Bonilla-Warford is an optometrist (验光师) in Tampa，Florida.He has seen an increase in problems in children.“A lot more children come into the office either because their parents have noticed that they have headaches or red or watery eyes or discomfort，or because their nearsightedness appears to be increasing and they’re worried，” he says.Dr.Bonilla-Warford says part of the problem is that children may be more likely to pay no attention to early warning signs than adults.“Even if their eyes start to feel uncomfortable or they start to get a headache，they’re less likely t o tell their parents，because they don’t want to have the game or the computer or whatever taken away，” he explains.He says another part of the problem is that people blink (眨眼) less often when they use digital devices.He says，“A person who uses an electro nic device blinks about one third as much as we normally do in everyday life.And that can result in the front part of the eye drying and not staying protected like normal.”Eye doctors offer suggestions like the following which is known as the 20/20/20 rule.That means every twenty minutes look away twenty feet or more for at least twenty seconds from whatever device you’re using.Other suggestions include putting more distance between you and the device and using good lighting.Of course，another way is to spend less time looking at screens.Many experts say children should spend no more than two hours a day using digital devices—with no screen time for children under two.But not all eye doctors have noticed an increase in problems in children.Dr.David Hunter，from Boston Children’s Hospital，has not seen an increase in his practice.“While it is possible to develop fatigue looking at screens for a long period of time，there’s certainly no proof that it actually causes any damage to the eyes，” he says.4．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Dr.Bonilla-Warford thinks using computers causes nearsightedness.B．People keep their eyes protected against drying by blinking normally.C．Children under two can watch TV for less than two hours a day.D．Dr.David Hunter says headaches cause an increase in eye problems.5．The syndrome in children is more likely serious than in adults because________.A．adults are cleverer than childrenB．adults ignore taking care of childrenC．children always overlook early warning signsD．children always forget their parents’ words6．What does the underlined word “fatigue” mean?A．Interest. B．Ability.C．Tiredness. D．Difficulty.7．What can be the best title for the passage?A．Looking at Screens：Two Hours or MoreB．How Can Children Use Their Eyes ProperlyC．Using Digital Devices：Advantages and DisadvantagesD．How Much Screen Time Is Proper for ChildrenCA new taxi service in Stockholm is offering its passengers a chance to relieve stress on the go.They’ve got psychotherapi sts (心理治疗师) occupying the back seats of the taxis，offering free consultations (咨询)．The test was started by a company called Taxi Stockholm，which claims it’s the first project of its kind in the world.The idea was formed when the owners of Taxi Stockholm realized that people are more likely to talk about their problems on boring，quiet drives.They even have data to back_up the theory；according to spokeswoman Natalia Santos，around 70 percent of people said their taxi journeys were a good time for reflection and that they often found their minds wandering.“And when you think about it，the drivers can even become like therapists，” she added.Mia Fahlen，one of the psychologists on board，said that she would have to be flexible，because she wouldn’t know exactly how long a trip could be.But she believes that a lot could be accomplished from even a short 10­minute journey.“A lot of people are lonel y，” she explained.“There are so many single people in Stockholm.And a lot of the people I meet from abroad tell me they’re frustrated (挫败的) with Sweden.They say it’s really hard to make the acquaintance of people and that even when they try，the Swedes can be very quiet.”“Of course，you’d not have to be lucky to catch these taxis，but if you’re really excited about the idea，you could book a trip in advance.It will work out cheaper than seeing a regular therapist；an hour-long session with Fahlén costs up to 1,200 kronor ($165)，”Natalia Santons said.When asked if this is all a publicity stunt (作秀) in the wake of their new competitors，taxi-app service Uber，Santos denied (否认) it.She said that the staff at Taxi Stockholm are actually quite optimistic about being able to help people through their service.8．What can we know about from Paragraph 1?A．Most of the Swedes are suffering from stress.B．Drivers at Taxi Stockholm offer good services.C．Taxi Stockholm is the first to carry out the project.D．Psychotherapists charge a little during the drives.9．What does the underlined phrase“back up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Support. B．Oppose.C．Improve. D．Test.10．According to Mia Fahlén，it may be hard to________.A．make passengers feel happyB．deal with quiet passengersC．adjust properly to different routesD．perform well in a short journey11．It can be inferred from the passage that Stockholmers________.A．are too shy to show their emotionsB．enjoy living a single and peaceful lifeC．may be concerned about the new serviceD．are considered hard to approach by foreignersDHelsinki is offering young people the chance to rent a cheap apartment in an old people’s home，if they agree to spend time socialising with the elderly residents.The city council is seeking applications from renters under the age of 25 who will commit to spending between three and five hours each week with their older neighbours，at a care home in the eastern Laajasalo district.In exchange，they’ll get a studio flat measuring 23 square meters with a private kitchen，bathroom and balcony for 250 euros per month.Currently only three flats are available，but the scheme is part of a wider effort to deal with a lack of accommodation for young people in the capital.“Ordinarily a studio costs about 600 euros a month，depending on the area，” one local university advises.Those who apply don’t need any specific care experience.“There are staff to look after the elderly，” project manager Miki Mielonen tells Yle.“We are looking for young people who maybe have a different perspective on everyday life，who will bring variety and recreation to the elderly residents.”More than 60 people have applied for the spaces in less than a week，and the idea has also been widely recognized by Finns on social media.“Great project，hopefully it will spread to other areas，”writes one person on Facebook，while another applauds the scheme for bringing different generations together.But some wish it was open to more people，with one user saying，“It’s a shame the flats are so small.It would have been nice if the elderly had a small family with children or a single parent as their neighbour.”And one person has a different opinion about the cut­off age，writing，“Shame_I’m_too_old_for_this—I_would_have_surely_applied.”12．One can probably get the cheap apartment if he________.A．reaches the age of 25B．has financial problemsC．promises to accompany the elderlyD．agrees to share it13．Why is the new rent scheme accepted?A．It can benefit both young and old.B．It doesn’t need any professional traini ng.C．The flats are well-equipped.D．Big apartments are in short supply.14．What does the underlined sentence suggest?A．He doesn’t want to grow up.B．He has a chance to apply again.C．He disapproves of the age limit.D．He applies for the flat without hesitation.15．What would be the best title of the text?A．Young Finns offered cheap flats at care homeB．New apartments designed for the elderlyC．A new approach to caring for the oldD．A good chance for the needy families答案七选五语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，主要是给那些想在生活中获得好运的人提出几点建议。

Unit 1Period 1I．单词拼写1. In the old society, thousands of people s to death for lack of food.2. I’m still in the b that good luck will take place if you keep working hard.3.-----Mary is a gifted painter.------So she is. She won a national a_______ at age of fifteen.4. Since the i_______ from Britain, America has been developing very fast.5. I admire her very much because she is always e＿＿＿＿．6.It was getting darker and darker, and we waiting anxiously for the ______（到达）of the next bus.7. There are many old fork tales of unknown________(起源)。

8. It is the ________(风俗)for westerners to celebrate Christmas.9.Although we are good friends, I don’t share her ________(宗教的)beliefs.10. As the old saying goes, a heavy snow promises a good__________(收获)。

II.单句语法填空用所给单词的适当形式填空1.In most Western countries, on April Fool’s Day, people often play _______trick on each other, and children especially have great fun.2. The chair looks rather hard, but in fact it is very comfortable_________(sit)on.3.Don’t handle the vase as if it ________ (be) made of steel.4.Grest changes ________ (take) place in our school in the past 10 years.5.I’ll go ________ (hunt)with the old hunter this afternoon.6.They held a party in ________ (celebrate) of their political independence.7.The villagers held a meeting ________memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the rescue.8.On my __________ (arrive) at the airport, my friend gave me a big hug.9.It is my ________. (believe) that staying up late does harm to one’s health.10. We’re looking forward to ________ (reach) our goal of forming our own band.III.用所给短语的适当形式填空dress up (as) ,day and night, have fun with, in memory of, take place , play tricks on, look forward to, as though1. The man concentrated on his business, so he had little time to___________ his little daughter..2.He ________ a policeman and went onto the stage.3.In order to finish the task on time, they worked________ .4.He looked________ he had lost something, but he didn’t.5.A museum was built ________the people who died in the war.6.Don’t take it seriously; she just wants to________ you.7.That year, the movement _______________in that small country.8.We are really ___________the arrival of harvest time.IV.单句写作He is always______________(对我们搞恶作剧)and we find him _____________________________ (难以相处）_____________________________（随着时间的流逝）,it is becoming larger and larger.He opened his mouth_____________________________________(似乎要说什么）. _____________he could not come(要么……要么……)he did not want to.Most of the people. _________________________________ ( 被邀请来参加晚会的).were his old schoolmate.V.单句完形填空1.Mary decided to hold a family party to________ her parents’ silver wedding.A. gatherB. celebrateC. congratulateD. admire2.The film was made_______ the soldiers who were devoted to the liberation of our motherland.A. in praise ofB. in celebration ofC. in memory ofD. in search of3.It’s just a personal gathering, so you needn’t have _______so formally.A . stayed up B. put up C. dressed up D. cheered up4.------Could you tell me the _______ of making such tasty cakes?-------Well, I just follow the directions in the cookbook.A. featureB. planC. costD. trick5. My watch_______ two minutes. Would you be so kind to set it backwards.A. gainsB. earnsC. winsD. loses6.The Curies were_______ the Nobel Prize for their great contributions to science.A. awardedB. offeredC. rewardedD. supplied7------Are you going to Tom’s birthday party?------_______. I might have to work.A. It dependsB. Thank youC. Sounds greatD. Don’t mention it8 . The party, which had been greatly _____________,was held in the restaurant.A. looked up toB. looked forward toC. looked down onD. looked intoⅦ.语法填空(根据课文内容，依据语法规则完成短文）We have festivals and celebrations of all 1 (kind).Ancient people held festivals and celebrations 2 (celebrate)the end of winter, planting in spring or harvest in autumn.Some festivals are3 memory of the ancestors. People light lamps or incense, play music on an important feast day and offer good things to the dead.People hold festivals to honor famous people. These festivals have their origins as 4 ______event, like the Dragon Boat Festival 5 honors the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan.Harvest and Thanksgiving festival 6 (hold) in many countries. People decorate churches, get together to have meals or win awards for 7 (compete). On Mid-Autumn Festival people admire the moon and have mooncakes.The Spring Festival in China is an 8 (energy) and important festival. People look forward to 9 (dress)up, eating dumplings, giving children lucky money in red paper and playing dragon dances. The10 (celebrate) of the Lunar New Year may take place throughout the country, day and night.参考答案Period 1Ⅰ.1.starved 2.belief 3.award 4.independence 5.energetic 6.arrival 7.origin 8.custom 9.religious 10.harvestⅡ.1.a 2. to sit 3.were 4.have taken 5.hunting 6 celebration 7.in 8.arrival 9.belief 10reachingⅢ.1.have fun with 2.dressed up as 3.day and night 4.as though 5.in memory of 6.play tricks on 7.took place 8.looking forward toⅣ.1.playing tricks on us , hard/difficult to get along with2With time going by 3.as though to say something4.Either or 5 invited to the partyⅤ.BCCDA AABⅥ.1.kinds 2.to celebrate 3. in 4.an 5.which 6.are held petitions 8.energetic 9.dressing 10.celebration。

2017-2018学年人教版高中英语必修三全册课后能力提升训练含解析Unit 1课下能力提升(一)阅读理解AHalloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31, before All Saints Day. The word “Halloween”is a shortening of All Hallows Evening, also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve.Traditional activities include trick­or­treating, bonfires, costume parties, visiting“ghost houses”and cutting jack­o­lanterns.Halloween has its origins in the ancient festival known as Samhain (pronounced“sah-win”). The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped (重叠) and the dead would come back to life and cause destruction such as sickness or damaged crops.The festival frequently includes bonfires. It is believed that the fires attract the harmful insects to the area which attract bats to the area to eat them. These are additional features of the history of Halloween.Masks and costumes were worn in an attempt to imitate the evil spirits.Trick­or­treating is an activity for children on or around Halloween in which they go on from house to house in costumes, asking for treats such as candies with the question，“Trick or treat？”Trick-or-treating is one of the main traditions of Halloween. It has become socially expected that if one lives in a neighborhood with children one should buy treat in preparation for trick-or-treaters.The history of Halloween has evolved. The activity is popular in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. Bad trick­or­treating has started to happen among children in many parts of Europe. In continental Europe, where the commerce-driven importation of Halloween is seen with more illegal“tricks”and police warnings have further raised doubt about this game and Halloween in general.1．What does Halloween refer to?A．All Saints Day. B．All Hallows' Eve.C．Easter. D．Thanksgiving.2．Why did the dead come back to life in Gaelic culture?A．Because the dead missed their relatives and families.B．Because they felt bored and wanted to travel in the living world.C．Because the lines between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped on that day.D．Because the living people were once cruel to those who died.3．We can infer from the fourth paragraph that ________．A．the bonfires are the origin of HalloweenB．people make a fire to keep warmC．the bonfires can burn all the harmful insectsD．people believe that the bonfires work a lot4．What is the best title of the passage?A．The influence of HalloweenB．The meaning of HalloweenC．The main activities of HalloweenD．Halloween —a festival connected with the deadBAround the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre．In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival's characteristic is a contest where an official (参与者) rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival-goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼脸)．It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbor's wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.Many of you have watched PiratesoftheCaribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣传) on the Internet.First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean city. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It's an annual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3，000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.5．What does the underlined word“bizarre”in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A．Dangerous. B．Strange.C．Scary. D．Familiar.6．If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he/she should ________．A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possibleB．find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhillC．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheeseD．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill7．According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying ________．A．the worldwide championship of wife liftingB．the world championship of grimacesC．the Boryeong Mud FestivalD．the Monkey Buffet Festival8．If you are interested in the Boryeong Mud Festival, you should go to ________．A．England B．FinlandC．South Korea D．ThailandCSpain is a country that lies in southwestern Europe. It's surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the south and the east, while to the north of Spain lie France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay. The west and northwest of Spain are surrounded by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.The official name of the state is the Kingdom of Spain. Madrid is the capital city, which is also one of the famous places in Spain. Spain, which covers 506，000 square meters, is one of the largest countries in Europe.The weather in Spain differs from one area to another. Most of the rain that happens in Spain is in the mountainous areas. The plains hardly receive any rainfall.Soccer in Spain is an important part of life of the people in Spain. It's said that Spanish children learn to walk and play soccer at exactly the same time. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are two Spanish soccer teams, which are respected by soccer fans not only in Spain, but all over the world. The popularity of the sport can be judged from the fact that three major soccer teams, which are Real Madrid, Atletico de Madrid, and Rayo Vallecano, were born in Madrid.If you are a tourist, then you would want to know about the driving rules in Spain. If you're not from the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, then for you to drive you'll have to carry your international driver's license. Bad news if you haven't celebrated your 18th birthday. If you want to rent a car, then you must have completed 21 years of age. If you're driving, make sure you carry all the documents on you at all times during your stay in Spain.9．Paragraph 1 is mainly about ________．A．the history of SpainB．the location of SpainC．famous cities in SpainD．neighboring countries of Spain10．What is the best example showing that soccer is popular in Spain?A．There major soccer teams were born in Madrid.B．Spanish people enjoy watching soccer matches.C．Spanish people play soccer when they are walking.D．Spanish soccer teams have fans all over the world.11．Who is allowed to rent a car in Spain?A．Tom who is 17 years old.B．Jenny who is 19 years old.C．Mike who is 20 years old.D．Brown who is 22 years old.12．The purpose of the passage is to ________．A．explain how to enjoy life in SpainB．prove Spain is a beautiful countryC．make readers know more about SpainD．attract more people to pay a visit to Spain答案：语篇解读：本文是说明文。

Unit1课后提升练习一、单项选择（每题1分，总分10分）1. In some parts of London, missing a bus means _____ for another hour.A. waitingB. to waitC. waitD. to be waiting2. Many people ______ death in the earthquake as a result of the delay of the supplies.A. was starved toB. starved toC. were starved ofD. starved for3. My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was ______ it.A. in honor ofB. in memory ofC. in favor ofD. in search of4. Could you tell me where you bought the shoes you _____ yesterday?A. tried onB. put onC. had onD. pulled on5. When a pencil is partly in a glass of water, it looks as if it _____.A. breaksB. has brokenC. were brokenD. had been broken6. The World Cup ______ in Germany this year.A. took placeB. holdC. playedD. happened7. Daddy didn’t mind what we were doing, as long as we were together, ______ fun.A. hadB. haveC. to haveD. having8. When the snake is slowly crawling toward his face, he ____ his breath.A. takeB. lostC. heldD. caught9. My friend hasn’t _____ till now——I hope she isn’t ill.A. come upB. made upC. gone upD. turned up10. The day _____ he was looking forward ____ in the end.A. when, to comeB. which, to comeC. which, to cameD. when, to came二、用所给短语的适当形式填空（每题一分，总分10分）day and night take place in memory of dress up look forward to keep one’s word hold one’s breath have fun with play a trick on as though1. You don’t need to ___________________; just to go to the pub—jeans and a T-shirt will do.2. We may never discover what ____________________ that night.3. A ceremony was held ______________________ those who had died in the earthquake.4. She was ______________________ seeing the grandchildren again.5. I felt ______________________ I’d been lying in the sun for hours.6. He promised to help and he ______________________.7. How long can you ______________________ in water?8. I never thought that they were _______________________ me. I was very disappointed.9. On Sundays children often __________________ each other. They are very happy.10. After the heavy rain the machines were kept running _____________________ to pump water.三、完成句子（每题3分，总分30分）1. The accident could have been much worse; luckily __________________________. (没有造成损害)2. I wrote a long ________________________________ (写了一首长诗来纪念) Robert, who __________________ my old friend __________________ a good teacher.(过去既是朋友又是老师)3. Everybody ______________________ his good ___________________ humor.(钦佩他绝妙的幽默感)4. He talks ____________________________________ all about it. (好像知道了全部)5. Don’t feel sorry for the disabled or __________________________(捉弄) them.6. __________________________(多有趣啊) to swim in the sea in hot summer!7. We thank you for your cooperation and we ______________________ your good news.(静候佳音)8. His father _________________________________ (打算要他去当工程师).9. The chair looks rather hard, but in fact, it is very ____________________________(坐上去很舒服).10. The ___________(满意的) look on his face suggested that his performance ______(令人满意的).四、完形填空(每题1.5分，总分30分)April Fools’ DayThe first of April is commonly known __1__ April Fools’ Day, and it’s customarily on this day to play a __2__ on a friend. If your friend is __3__ in, then he or she is an April __4__.It isn’t only children who __5__ jokes. Grown-ups like such pranks(恶作剧), too. Even the media sometimes try to deceive the __6__with a __7__ April fool story. Some years __8__, for example, a famous joke was played on the __9__. A __10__ reporter reported that strange geological changes have resulted in weaker gravity in different __11__ of Britain. He asked __12__ to jump __13__ and see if they __14__ jump higher than they usually could. Many people did. The hundreds of __15__ the BBC received proved how __16__ the hoax(恶作剧) was. not until twelve o’clock did the BBC gently __17__ its listeners it was April Fools’ Day that day.Making jokes only __18__ until noon of the day, the rule is rigid and everybody accepted. Anyone who tries to make a fool after midday is a __19__ fool than he who has been __20__. The late trickster is instantly rebuffed(受挫), as a piece of poem goes:April Fools’ Day is gone and past. You are the biggest fool at last.When April Fools’ Day comes again, You’ll be the biggest fool then.1. A. for B. to C. about D. as2. B. fool B. trick C. match D. game3. A. taken B. cheated C. fooled D. invited4. A. fool B. boy C. girl D. child5. A. dislike B. like C. hate D. enjoy6. A. fools B. grown-ups C. adults D. public7. A. dull B. foolish C. slow D. wise8. A. more B. before C. ago D. later9. A. screen B. radio C. TV D. computer10. A. scientific B. ordinary C. common D. special11. A. countries B. parts C. place D. nation12. A. scientists B. readers C. watchers D. listeners13. A. back B. down C. up D. up and down14. A. mostly B. hardly C. usually D. normally15. A. pictures B. messages C. ideas D. calls16. A. successful B. unsuccessful C. successfully D. unsuccessfully17. A. retell B. remind C. tell D. warns18. A. lasts B. continues C. goes D. comes on19. A. clever B. bigger C. smaller D. foolish20. A. selected B. chosen C. fooled D. made五、阅读理解（每题2分，总分30分）ASweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October. This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others (Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities). It is a holiday that is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country.Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged, and orphaned, but also friends, relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over 60 years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the city’s orphans and shut-ins (卧病在床的人) too often felt forgotten and neglected, conceived the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this through the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, hedistributed these small remembrances on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to participate in the celebration ceremony, which came to be called "Sweetest Day". In time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the underprivileged was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small remembrance. And soon the idea spread to other cities all over the country.Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious belief or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a practical way.1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. Sweetest Day is a holiday which always falls on the Saturday in October.B. More and more people are now celebrating Sweetest Day in the whole country.C. Only a few religious have the tradition to celebrate the holiday.D. Sweetest Day is much more important in big cities than in small cities.2. The idea of creating Sweetest Day came from _____.A. a city named Cleveland 60 years agoB. the city’s orphans and shut-insC. a man who cared orphans and shut-insD. a man’[s friends, relatives and associates3. Sweetest Day is celebrated in the following ways EXCEPT _____.A. a kind actB. a small remembranceC. gift-givingD. a family party4. From the third paragraph we can learn that _____.A. over 60 years ago, a man too often felt forgotten and neglectedB. only with the help of the man’[s friends and neighbors, he got a small remembrance.C. it is the people in Cleveland who spread Sweetest Day to other cities.D. all people loved to be remembered by others on Sweetest Day in Cleveland.BThe Double Ninth FestivalThe "Chong Yang Festival" is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, and it is also known as the Double Ninth Festival.Origins: The festival began as early as the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC). According to the yin/yang division that forms a basis to the Chinese world view, yin stands for the elements of darkness and yang represents life and brightness. The number nine is regarded as yang. The ninth day of the ninth month is a double yang day, so the name "Chong Yang Festival". Came into being. The ninth month isalso a sign of the coming of winter. It is a time when the living need warm clothing, and filial(孝顺) Chinese sons and daughters developed this to make the festival a time for providing winter clothes for their ancestors. The Double Ninth Festival, therefore, also became an occasion to visit the graves of dead family members. Clothes made of paper would t be burnt as offerings.Climbing mountains: On the Double Ninth Festival, people customarily climb mountains, appreciate chrysanthemum(菊花), drink chrysanthemum wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. The Double Ninth Festival is also the "Old Men Festival". Old people are especially meant to improve their health by taking part in the activities on the day of the festival.Family get-togethers: The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family get-togethers. It is an occasion to remember one's ancestors. Often, family outings are organized during which people search to enjoy nature and to show their love and care for family members.5. The Double Ninth Festival became well-known as the following EXCEPT _____.A. the ninth day of SeptemberB. a sign of the coming of winterC. an occasion to visit the graves of the deadD. an occasion to remember one’s ancestors6. How do Chinese people honor their ancestors on the Double Ninth Festival?A. They provide their dead family members with all kinds of winter clothes.B. they make paper clothes and burn them as offerings of winter clothes.C. they go to climb mountains with their old family members.D. they continue to have the Double Ninth Festival for the whole winter7. Why is the Double Ninth Fest ival also called “Old Men Festival” according to the passage?A. Old people all honor their ancestors on that day.B. Old people climb mountains to improve their health on that day.C. Old people like to enjoy chrysanthemum, drink chrysanthemum wine.D. Old people often get together on that day to show their love for their family.COne story about Jack, an Irishman, who was not allowed into Heaven because he was stingy(吝啬) with his money. So he was sent to hell. But down there he played tricks on the Devil (Satan), so he was kicked out of Hell and made to walk the earth forever carrying a lantern.Well, Irish children made Jack's lanterns on October 31st from a large potato, hollowed out with the sides having holes and lit by little candles inside. And Irish children would carry them as they went from house to house begging for food for the village Halloween festival. The Irish name for these lanterns was "Jack with the lantern" or "Jack of the lantern," shortened as "Jack-o'-lantern" and now spelled"jack-o-lantern."The traditional Halloween you can read about in most books was just children's fun night. Halloween celebrations would start in October in every elementary school.Children would make Halloween decorations, all kinds of orange-paper jack-o-lanterns. And from black paper you'd cut "scary" designs ---an evil witch(女巫) with a pointed hat riding through the sky on a broomstick, maybe with black bats flying across the moon, and that meant bad luck. And of course black cats for more bad luck. Sometimes a black cat would ride away into the sky on the back of the witch's broom. And on Halloween night we'd dress up in Mom or Dad's old shoes and clothes, put on a mask, and be ready to go outside. The little kids had to go with their mothers, but we older ones went together to neighbors' houses, ringing their doorbell and yelling, "Trick or treat!" meaning, "Give us a treat (something to eat) or we'll play a trick on you!" The people inside were supposed to come to the door and give us some sweets.8. Where did the Irish children go with the jack-o-lanterns.?A. They went to find large potatoes.B. They went to the neighbors’ houses for foodC. They went to find an Irishman, JackD. They went to find books for fun9. What kind of Halloween decorations did children make?A. They made a black cat with a pointed hat.B. They made orange-paper evil witches.C. They cut black paper scary designs.D. They made all kinds of black jack-o-lanterns.10. From the last paragraph we can know that _____.A. on Halloween night parents wore their old shoes and clothes.B. children put on a mask, and were ready to go outside to play “Trick or treat!”C. all children went together to neighbors’ houses to play “Trick or Treat!”D. the parents were supposed to treat all the kids who rang the doors.DFeast On Turkey and Good Wishes at ThanksgivingFour weeks ago US children dressed as monsters and asked for sweets. That was Halloween. In a few weeks American houses will be red and green and filled with presents for Christmas. As if all this isn’t enough，on Thursday this week，America will enjoy another festival—Thanksgiving.Children will have two days off school，shops will close and houses will be filled with families enjoying mountains of food.Every year, in Gainesville，Florida，all entire class celebrate Thanksgiving together. The class dresses up and puts on plays for their families. After the plays the families share a feast of traditionalThanksgiving foods like turkey and pumpkin pie.Dean Foster, an 11-year-old boy will take part in this celebration. He said：“I love Thanksgiving because it means time off school，lots of nice food and a happy family.’’His brother Ben，nine，said：“the best thing about Thanksgiving，is that when it is finished，it is time to start Christmas.”But behind the food and the large amount of money spent there is another message. On Thursday evening，Dean and Ben’s family will make a basket and put it on the table as they eat their evening meal.Each of them will write a 1ist of things that they are thankful for and place the paper in the basket. The family will read the pieces of paper and take time to thank God and each other for providing them with comfortable and happy lives.Thanksgiving is a traditional festival that started in 1621，when the first pilgrims arrived in the US to start a new life. After a hard year, they had a big autumn harvest. They held a feast and invited the native American Indians along to thank God for giving them enough food.Many countries celebrate Thanksgiving. They often fall after the fields have been harvested and the crops collected for winter.11. On Halloween, children in the United States often dress up as _______.A. ghostsB. players.C. pilgrims.D. visitors.12.When are turkey and pumpkin pie eaten?A. On Halloween.B. On Thursday.C. On Thanksgiving.D. On Christmas Day.13.Thanksgiving is the time for the American people to thank God forA. looking after them.B. providing them with comfortable and happy lives?C. clothing them.D. protecting them14.Many children in the United States like Thanksgiving because_______.A. they can stay with their parents at home and eat a lot of nice food? C. they can put on plays.B. they can dress up like monsters. D. they can visit American Indians.15.The first pilgrims settled in the United States in _______.A. 1621.B. 1620.C. 1622.D. 1619.六、改错Raising your head in August 16 and stare the stars, you will find something romance going on in the sky. Valentine'S Day in China, the seven day of the seventh lunar month, falls on August 16 this year. That is, on the Monday evening, Niu Lang and Zhi Nu would meet on a bridge of magpies across the Milky Way. Chinese grannies will remind children that they aren’t able to see any magpies on thatevening, so all the magpies have left to form a bridge in the heavens by their wing.参考答案：单项：ABCCC ADCDC选词填空1. dress up 2. took place 3, in memory of 4. looking forward to 5. as though6. kept his word7. hold your breath8. playing a trick on9. have fun with 10, day and night完成句子： 1. no harm was done 2. poet in memory of, used to be, as well as 3, admires him for, sense of 4. as if he had known 5. play tricks on 6. What fun it is 7. look forward to 8. meant him to become an engineer 9. comfortable to sit on 10. satisfied, satisfying完形填空DBAAB DDCBA BDCDD ABABC阅读理解：BCDC ABB BCB ACBAARaising—Raise in—on stare—stare at romance—romantic seven—seventh the Monday—Monday would—will so—because by—with wing—wings。

Unit 1 课下能力提升(四)Ⅰ.阅读理解Following Christmas dinner, my family was relaxing around the kitchen table. We were discussing the delicious meal we had just had. Dad had risen from his chair and was standing nearby.My nephew began playing with his new basketball around the table. Upon nearing Dad, he stopped. With shaking, wrinkled hands, Dad had reached out for the ball. He did not speak, and the boy looked at us in confusion. After a few seconds, he carefully passed the ball to Dad. I watched my father closely to see what he would do. A playful smile appeared on his face. Holding the ball and reaching forward, Dad bounced it on the floor and then caught it.This action was repeated. Smiling with satisfaction, he then turned towards us. Gently tossing (投掷) the ball away, Dad began a game of catch.The ball continued to be passed through pairs of outstretched hands. Cries of “Over here！”rang through the warm kitchen. Dad's active participation in this game was remarkable to me, since he had dementia (痴呆)．This disease had robbed him of many memories and the recognition of people, places and points in time. Despite this, Dad clearly recognized the ball and what he could do with it.In my younger years, playing with Dad was rare. He worked hard and provided for us, but never showed nor shared much emotion.His favorite game was chess, which he once taught me how to play. But after his illness, connecting moments between father and son had been few before he took the basketball.I'm not sure how long we played the game. Watching the clock was not important. Dad happily led us until he began to tire.I know that that moment will certainly last forever.This Christmas, Dad gave me a special memory — one that I will always treasure.1．The method the writer uses to develop the second paragraph is________．A．offering analyses B．providing detailsC．giving examples D．making comparisons2．The author's father's active participation in the game surprised the authorbecause________．A．it was the first time he had taken part in such a gameB．he was able to recognize his family members clearlyC．he could have a rest and relax by playing the ball gameD．he could recognize the ball and react accordingly, despite his illness 3．What can we learn about the author's father from the text?A．His sickness made it difficult for him to recognize people.B．When the author was young, he spent a lot of time playing with him.C．He taught the author how to play basketball and the game of catch.D．He worked hard and liked to share his feelings with his family.4．What would be the best title for this text?A．A Son's LoveB．A Father's SmilesC．The Happiness of a Sick FatherD．Unforgettable Memories at ChristmasⅡ.任务型阅读As a parent, you must have a lot of concerns about the various skills you would like your child to acquire. Music is one of them. 1.________ On the other hand, it is great for a child's overall development if he or she has an interest in art.2．________ The concentration helps them with their grades. Their learning and communication skills will be better than others of their own age. They also develop lots of confidence and self-esteem.Another advantage of your child to learn music becomes apparent only at a later stage. 3.________ It can be very beneficial and many top musicians have a very early exposure to music and connect this with their later success.You can start when your child is only a baby, by exposing him or her to a wide range of music at home. 4.________ And you could sustain your child's interest by having both of you singing together.Some parents start their children on a musical instrument as early as 3 years of age. This is great if the child is having a good time, especially when a child's brain has a wonderful capacity for mastering new skills. It goes without saying that you should not have to drag your child to lessons. You can be assured that nothing productive will come out of it. 5.________If you start your child on music lessons by the age of 5, taking care to encouragehim or her and not to push him or her, your child will grow up into an accomplished adult with a well­rounded personality.A．It can have good effects on your child.B．This is selecting music as a career.C．And your child will have a lifelong dislike of music.D．Otherwise, you'll completely spoil your child's future.E．You could ensure that there is a song or tune played in the background.F．The advantages of teaching children to play a musical instrument are many.G．On the one hand, you can encourage your child's creativity and natural hobby.Ⅲ.完形填空Life is full of miracles (奇迹). They come in all __1__ too. Most people only __2__ big miracles, but __3__ miracles are around us every day. They are reminders (提示) of how much life __4__ us and how we can love too.I __5__ one of these miracle reminders the other day as I was __6__ my disabled son to where he works part-time. The sky was full of gray clouds, but they didn't __7__ me. I was singing along with the radio and enjoying my favorite activity: __8__watching. I was keeping my eyes open for __9__ things that would lift my __10__. So far that day I had noticed different kinds of flowers produce flowers along the two sides of the road, the __11__green leaves of the year, and a dog sitting by its front door.The best __12__ of all, though, happened just as I turned my car round. A young mother was waiting to cross the road. Her five-year-old daughter was __13__ by her side. In the mother's arms was another daughter about two. As I got closer to the __14__， the little daughter in her mother's arms __15__ us, smiled, lifted her little arm, and began to __16__ at us. My son and I both __17__ and waved back at this little angel. Just then the gray clouds parted quickly and the __18__ broke through to kiss that little girl.That miracle moment stayed in my heart the rest of the morning. May we all __19__ our own smiles and waves with everyone we __20__ in the world.1．A.orders B．colours.C．directions D．sizes2．A.create B．believeC．notice D．like3．A.familiar B．newC．tiny D．useful4．A.controls B．lovesC．protects D．respects5．A.got B．keptC．preferred D．used6．A.directing B．driving C．inviting D．showing7．A.influence B．passC．cover D．need8．A.luck B．plantC．pet D．joy9．A.strange B．wildC．little D．popular10．A.voice B．handC．courage D．heart11．A.first B．dryC．fallen D．old12．A.view B．journeyC．change D．activity13．A.running B．sleeping C．sitting D．standing14．A.team B．familyC．car D．road15．A.found B．recognized C．saw D．stopped16．A.look B．callC．wave D．shout17．A.smiled B．pointedC．talked D．thought18．A.rain B．windC．snow D．sunshine19．A.find B．shareC．leave D．discuss20．A.remember B．meetC．miss D．welcomeⅣ.语法填空When in the third grade, I was chosen to be the princess in the school play. For weeks I practiced my lines, 1.________ once on the stage, I forgot the words. Then my teacher asked me to act as a supporting role in the play. I didn't tell my mother 2.________ had happened that day, but she noticed my unhappiness and asked me to take a walk in the garden.It was a small but pretty lovely garden, inside 3.________ were varieties of beautiful flowers. “I'll have all these wild flowers 4.________ (remove) so that we'll only have roses in this garden，” said my mother.“But I like these wild flowers，” I protested. “They are not less beautiful in my eyes 5.________ roses！”My mother looked at me 6.________ (serious) and said, “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way. And that is true of people, too.”When I realized that she 7.________ (figure) out my pain, I told her the truth. “You'll be a wonderful supporting role, baby，” my mother said, 8.________ (pat) me gently on the shoulder.Thanks to my mother's 9.________ (encourage), I got to know everybody had his or her own value in the world. I felt proud 10.________ the supporting role in the play.Ⅴ.短文改错Last Saturday, my family took a train trip to Guangzhou. The train was slow and crowd, but the scenery were just great! On the day we arrive, we visited several famous buildings. After that we had lunch in an Indian restaurant, which they didn't use plates! We served the food on fresh leaves, and we ate with our hands. In the afternoon, we went for walk in the gardens that had a great many of trees I'd never seen. Then, we did some shoppings in the town centre. It wasn't that cheap, so they had some very nice things there. How a fantastic day！答案：Ⅰ.语篇解读：“我”的爸爸患了痴呆，他识不清大家的面孔，也记不清楚地点和时间段。

Ⅰ.Match the word with its meaning.1．birthplace A．小说2．novel B．信封3．adventure C．出生地4．author D．奇遇；冒险5．scene E．探索；寻求6．wander F．著者；作家7．permit G．耐性；忍耐8．fault H．漫游；漫步；漂泊9．spot I．过错；缺点；故障10．seek J．发现；认出；斑点11．patience K．许可；允许；通行证；执照12．envelope L．(戏剧)一场；现场；场面；景色答案：1～5　CADFL　6～10　HKIJE　11～12　GBⅡ.Write down the meaning of phrases in each sentence.1．The Smiths are praised for the way they bring up their children.抚养2．Go ahead for two blocks, then turn left.前进3．I found the key by accident when I was cleaning the room.偶然4．In the West people think it's rude to stare at a person.盯着看5．Good luck accounts for her being famous overnight.解释6．It doesn't seem ugly to me; on the contrary, I think it's rather beautiful.相反Do you know something about Mark Twain's stories? Match the following pictures to the names of his stories.1．Running for Go v ernor________2．《汤姆·索亚历险记》________3．The Million Pound Bank Note________4．《哈克贝利·费恩历险记》________5．Boat in Venice________答案：1～5　ADEBC1．Put the following events in correct order.①Henry wandered in London streets.②About a month ago Henry Adams was sailing out of the bay.③The next morning he was spotted by a ship.④Towards nightfall he found himself carried out to sea by a strong wind.⑤On the ship he earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand.答案：②④③⑤①2．What's the main idea of the passage?A．Two rich gentlemen made a bet on a million pound bank note.B．How did Henry Adams land in London?C．Henry Adams was puzzled about the note.D．Why did the two rich gentlemen choose Henry Adams?答案：AⅡ.Careful­readingRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.1．Henry landed in Britain ________．A．because he planned to earn a living thereB．because he lost his own shipC．by accidentD．because he wanted to wander in London2．What happened to Henry when he was sailing out of the bay?A．His boat sank in a storm at sea.B．He was carried out to sea by a strong wind.C．He was attacked by some bad men at sea.D．He jumped into the sea to kill himself.3．Which of the following words can best describe Henry?A．Brave. B．Honest.C．Lazy. D．Shy.4．Which of the following is TRUE?A．Henry opened the letter before 2 o'clock.B．The two brothers would like to offer him a job.C．Roderick believed that with a million pound bank note a man could survive a month.D．Henry only wanted a job because he was penniless in London.5．How did Henry feel when the two brothers gave him the letter?A．Unhappy. B．Surprised.C．Pleased. D．Excited.答案：1～5　CBBDAⅢ.Study­readingAnalyze the following difficult sentences in the text.1．It is Henry Adams, an American businessman, who is lost in London and does not know what he should do.[句式分析]　[尝试翻译]　他叫亨利·亚当斯，是一个美国商人。