2017-2018学年高中英语 Unit 3 A taste of English humour

Unit 3 A taste of English humour

Section Ⅲ Learning about Language & Using Language

Ⅰ.单句语法填空

1．He went to bed drunk (drink)，and when he woke up he found he still had his shoes on.

2．He was surprised that his answer should have caused such a strong reaction (react)．

3．The moment the lights went off，the man grabbed the jewels on the counter and slid (slide) out of the store.

4．The businessman has achieved great success in his career，but as a father，he is a failure.

5．The earthquake left thousands of people homeless (home)． 6．The play was so humorous (humor) that the audience kept laughing when watching it.

7．According to my own understanding，a good teacher is also a good performer (perform) in class.

8．As he works in a remote area，he visits his parents only occasionally (occasional)．

9．With time going (go) by, we have a better understanding of things around us. 10．As the saying goes，“A good beginning is half the battle.” Ⅱ.阅读理解

A

Mom calls to let me know she is waiting for me outside my company. I walk outside to talk with her for a while and see how things are going today. Each day is an adventure when it comes to my husband Jim, but Mom is his willing friend.

Mom parked the car in the shade of a pear tree with the window on the driver's side rolled down. Jim is in the passenger seat, I use a home health service, but they can't offer anyone full-time, Jim's disease has progressed to the point where he can't be left alone, so Mom has come to the rescue. She has other things to do, but willingly volunteers to spend 2-3 days a week filling in for the hired caregiver.

Our house is in the countryside. Therefore, one caregiver refused to come back one day after work. Of course, it creates a bad situation. If a caregiver doesn't show up or shows up late, Mom will come. She likes the loneliness that some of the hired workers dislike.

When I get home from work, we have dinner and Mom brings out her guitar. She sits on a kitchen chair, playing the guitar and singing. “How did things go today？” I ask Mom. “Well, I'd say it's been a good day，” she replies, “We watched several TV programs. Jim only wandered out down the road three times today.” Actually, chasing Jim when he wanders out the door and down the road usually angers most of the hired caregivers.

The next morning, Mom gets up early. “See you next week，” she says. About ten o'clock, my phone rings. It's my mom. “Sharon called a little while ago and said she couldn't come today. She's having some kind of issue with her daughter.” “Again？” The service never has a backup. “Okay. I'll take off the rest of the day and come home.” “Don't do that！” Mom says. “I'll just stay another day.” I feel tears in my eyes. “Thanks, Mom. I love you.”

【文章大意】 作者的丈夫得了病，必须有人照看。作者的母亲总在作者最需要的时候

站出来帮助女儿。

1．Why does the writer think each day is an adventure? A．Because her mother often shows up suddenly. B．Because she faces challenges in her company. C．Because her husband is in bad health condition.

D．Because she doesn't get along well with her husband.

解析：C 细节理解题。根据第一段的Each day is an adventure when it comes to my husband Jim...及综合下文内容可知，作者的丈夫得病了，这让她感到每天都是冒险。

2．What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A．The writer's mother ignores Jim sometimes. B．The writer's mother is very good at singing. C．Taking care of Jim is not an easy job. D．Those caregivers aren't so responsible. 解析：C 推理判断题。根据第四段的Actually, chasing Jim when he wanders out the door and down the road usually angers most of the hired caregivers.可知，照顾Jim并非是一个简单的工作。

3．How does the writer feel after answering her mom's call? A．Angry. B．Sad. C．Surprised. D．Touched.

解析：D 推理判断题。根据最后一段的Mom says. “I'll just stay another day.” I feel tears in my eyes. “Thanks, Mom. I love you.”可知，因为护理人员再次请假，所以母亲决定再照顾Jim一天，这让作者很感动。

4．What does the underlined word “backup” in the last paragraph refer to? A．A caregiver that can work full-time. B．A caregiver that won't ask for a leave. C．A caregiver that is professional enough. D．A caregiver that can replace other workers.

解析：D 词义猜测题。根据作者和妈妈通话内容可知，护理人员再次请假，而家庭护理服务公司并没有贮备可以替换请假护工的人，所以作者决定自己请假回家看护丈夫。

B

Your friendships are somewhat like your shoes. When you are little, your mother always tells you that you have to buy a size bigger because your feet will grow. Friendships are similar to that. When you are younger, you are gradually changing, growing, and developing as a person. Becoming more mature (成熟的) through great changes can cause friendships to change.

I am one of those people who have changed friends over time. As I grow and become a different person, I will find and lose people in my life just as you have to buy new shoes when you grow out of your old ones. Whether I gain a new friend or lose an old one, I become more and more aware of what I am looking for in a friend, or even a best friend.

Everyone has a different view on what friendship is and what qualities a good friend should have. When I was in preschool, my friend, who later became my best friend, often went out with me for a movie that we both enjoyed. I don't exactly remember all of the details, but she was my best friend for most of my years in preschool and elementary school.

I also look for people who are considerate. I want shoes that look good as well as feel comfortable. One former friend of mine only talked about herself. I always asked her how she was doing or how she felt about that math test, but she never returned the favor.

Lastly, I am more drawn to people who are friendly and can make me laugh. Even if the shoes are a little too big and I sometimes trip over in them, I can laugh

it off with my friends. Friendship is not possible without happiness. What is the point of having a friend that does not make you happy? Friends are supposed to help you through hard times. As you get older, you get to the point where you stop growing and settle into your favorite comfortable shoes that will last a lifetime.

【文章大意】 友谊就像鞋子，当我们小的时候，鞋子会不断更换，一旦我们长大，能找到适合自己的鞋子才是最重要的。

5．Why are friendships like shoes when people are young? A．People treat friends the way they treat old shoes. B．People change friends just as they do that with shoes. C．People have many friends just like they buy many shoes.

D．People look for comfortable shoes just as they look for proper friends. 解析：B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的最后两句话可知，作者说友谊就像一双鞋，当你年轻的时候，你会像换新鞋一样不停更换你身边的朋友。

6．Whom did the writer like to make friends with when she was young? A．People who shared similar interests with her. B．People who liked watching movies with her. C．People who were good at communicating. D．People who could always be with her. 解析：A 推理判断题。根据第三段的When I was in preschool, my friend，who later became my best friend, often went out with me for a movie that we both enjoyed.可知，作者小的时候喜欢和同自己有共同爱好的人交朋友。

7．How did the writer feel when she was with her former friend mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A．Relaxed. B．Unconfident. C．Disappointed. D．Proud.

解析：C 推理判断题。根据第四段的．..only talked about herself. I always asked her how she was doing or how she felt about that math test, but she never returned the favor.可知，作者以前的朋友并不主动关心她，所以她应该感到失望。

8．What might be the best title of the passage? A．Friendships are like shoes.

B．How to find your comfortable shoes? C．Always buy bigger shoes for your feet. D．What qualities should your friends have?

解析：A 标题归纳题。综合本文内容可知，作者将友谊比作鞋，当我们小的时候，鞋子会不断更换，一旦我们长大，能找到适合自己的鞋子才是最重要的。

Ⅲ.七选五

Amazing machines

Is every machine on the cutting edge? When an invention changes the way people live or complete a task, it is an important development. But many amazing machines of the past did not stay on the cutting edge. __1__

The abacus was an important math invention. It is a wooden frame (框架) on which small balls can be moved along rods (杆). The user moves the balls to represent different numbers. __2__ People used the abacus instead of counting on their fingers to make everyday counting easier.

Another great invention was the printing press. Before 1450, books were uncommon. All books were written by hand. __3__ Then, a man named Johannes Gutenberg discovered how to make type, or blocks with letters carved (雕刻) on them. He fitted the carved letters into a frame and applied ink to them. The machine pressed the inked type against paper. In 1452, Gutenberg printed 200 books. __4__ Because of the printing press, many more people could have books and learn to read.