单元素养提升(四) Unit 4
Ⅰ. 单句语法填空
1. Devoted (devote) to his research work, the professor cared little about any other things.
2. The scenery of Jiuzhaigou Valley appeals (appeal) to the tourists from all over the world.
3. The determined (determine) look on her face suggested she had confidence to pass the exam.
4. Scientists across the world agree that this is an invention of great significance (significant).
5. Some of us are sensitive (sense) to smells; others find colors easier to remember.
6. They recommended using (use) smaller heating and cooling systems. 7. While cleaning, he collected (collect) the small things and packed them into a box.
8. It’s hard to imagine how this peaceful volcano destroyed (destroy) the whole city. 9. This problem must be confusing (confuse) to him, as we can see from his puzzled look.
10. In this final battle in 1813, the army defeated(defeat)the Indians completely. Ⅱ. 选词填空
a range of, in summary, draw on, in particular, clear up, devote oneself to, appeal to, be sensitive to, be capable of, be determined to 1. He drew on all his talents to write an excellent play.
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2. She devotes herself to teaching, and makes it her life. 3. His reading covers a wide range of subjects.
4. The police appealed to the people in the conflict for calm. 5. This small factory was capable of producing 10 cars per day before. 6. In summary, we’re all looking forward to breathing fresher air and living a happier life.
7. I am interested in stories in general, and in detective stories in particular. 8. It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the get-together if we all volunteer to help.
9. He was determined to sail around the world despite his illness and old age. 10. Some plants are sensitive to pollution that they can only survive in a perfectly clean environment. Ⅲ. 完成句子
1. I was preparing for my tomorrow’s test when suddenly loud noises came into my ears.
我正在准备明天的考试, 这时突然听到很大的噪音。(be doing. . . when) 2. Behind the old building was an old church built in the war times. 在那栋旧建筑物的后面是一座战争时期建的旧教堂。(倒装) 3. She said what made her angry was your attitude. 她说使她生气的是你的态度。(what从句)
4. She suggested that the class meeting (should) not be held on Saturday. 她建议班会不要在星期六开。(suggest)
5. Little did they realize that they had made an important discovery in science.
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他们几乎没有意识到他们在科学领域有了一个重大发现。(倒装) Ⅳ. 阅读理解
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Whatsonstage. com is the UK’s biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on. ◆ The Lion King
Musical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity(成熟).
Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London Telephone: 0870 243 9000 Date: Friday, 20 Nov. 2015 Ticket price: £37. 5 ◆ Oliver
Musical: Dickens’ story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to his family. The songs include Food glorious food, You’ve got to pick a pocket or two, Who will buy this wonderful morning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home.
Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London Telephone: 020 7494 5061 Date: Thursday, 19 Nov. 2015 Ticket price: £25, but now save 20%
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◆ Jersey Boys
Musical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the four seasons: The blue-collar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the group’s popular songs such as Big girls don’t cry, Oh, what a night and Can’t take my eyes off you.
Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London Telephone: 0870 850 9191 Date: Saturday, 21 Nov. 2015 Ticket price: £22. 5 ◆ Alls Well That Ends Well
Play: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess(女伯爵).
Place: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Park Street, London Telephone: 020 7401 9919 Date: Sunday, 22 Nov. 2015 Ticket price: £40. 5
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。Whatsonstage. com作为英国最大最好的表演艺术在线指南, 给人们提供戏剧、歌剧、古典音乐、舞蹈等方面的最新资讯。文章介绍了其中的一些表演信息。
1. If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?
A. 0870 850 9191 B. 020 7494 5061 C. 0870 243 9000
D. 020 7401 9919
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【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文章中The Lion King的资讯可知, 这部音乐剧的上演时间“Friday, 20 Nov. 2015”, 其电话为0870 243 9000。故如果是Mary在星期五有空, 就可以打电话 0870 243 9000买票去看《狮子王》这部剧。 2. If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to ______. A. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre B. Lyceum Theatre C. Prince Edward Theatre D. Theatre Royal
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章中Oliver的资讯Ticket price: £25, but now save 20%和Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London, 可知, 该音乐剧票价为£25, 并且现在可以节省20% (即打八折), 其上映的地点是Theatre Royal, 故选D。
3. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To tell us how to buy tickets for some movies. B. To give some information about the performing arts. C. To introduce some famous English theatres. D. To teach readers how to use the online guide.
【解析】选B。写作意图题。本文属于广告类阅读, 主要告诉我们Whatsonstage. com是英国最大最好的表演艺术在线指南, 给人们提供戏剧、歌剧、古典音乐、舞蹈等方面的最新资讯。
B
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