Book1 Unit 1
Ⅰ.用所给词的适当形式填空
1. It is no pleasure ________ (stay) at home doing homework all day.
2.He has never been very ________ (concern) about what other people think of him.
3. He spoke________ (calm) to them trying to pour oil on troubled waters but it was useless. 4.The doctor said he wouldn't go to work until he was ________ (entire) healthy. 5.The more a man knows, the more he discovers his________ (ignore).
6. It is the first time that the actor and singer________(appear) on the cover of the magazine TIME. 7. It was a pity that our plans ________ (upset) by the sudden change in the weather. 8.While ________(visit) the city, they received a warm welcome.
9. He made his face dirty on purpose in order not ________ (discover) by the enemy.
10.When Peter speaks in public,he always has trouble ________(think) of the right things to say. Ⅱ.短语填空
in order to; face to face; at dusk; a series of; be concerned about; add up; calm down; go through; set down; on purpose
1.You're too excited. We will discuss the problem when you ________________. 2.Peter has lost his job,and the family is ________________ a very difficult time. 3.The writer used to ________________ all his important thoughts in his diary. 4.When we ________________ the numbers,we realized we had spent too much. 5.His parents will ________________ him if he doesn't come home as usual. 6.The hike took me 3 hours,and finally I was back ____________________. 7.________________ improve his English,he joined an English club.
8.I want to see him as soon as possible and tell him the good news ________________.
9. I sometimes think that all his supposed mistakes are made ________________ just to annoy me. 10. You can find ________________English reading materials in the school library. Ⅲ.句型训练
1.We planned to put up in a hotel there ________________________ the next morning.(order) 为了第二天早晨看日出,我们计划住在那儿的一家旅馆里。
2.You had better set down your ideas __________________ them. (before状语从句) 你最好在忘记以前把你的想法写下来。 3.Yesterday, ____________ in the shopping centre ________________ meet the professor I got to know at a party.(强调句型)
昨天,正是在购物中心,我碰巧遇见了那位我在一次聚会上认识的教授。 4.Although I try to talk to my classmates, I still ______________________________ them. (it作形式宾语) 尽管我尽力与同学们交流,但我仍然发现与他们成为好朋友很困难。
5.It is the first time that we __________________since we knew on the Internet.(talk) 自从我们在网上认识以来,这是我们第一次面对面地交谈。 IV完形填空
This was an unforgettable and wonderful experience. It happened about three years ago and it has had a__1__effect on me. I would like to show respect here for the two men I do not know __2__ but whose actions gave a new __3__ to the words—kind and generous.
I was walking down a busy street on a cold,windy day in early __4__.A homeless man,probably about 60 and without wearing any shoes,was __5__ for change on a street corner. A BMW car __6__ on the other side of the street and an executive(主管)who was perfectly dressed
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stepped out of the car. He was probably about __7__ years old. He was wearing a blue business suit with a deep red silk tie. He walked__8__ across the street and over to the homeless man. Without saying anything,he first gave him a lot of __9__ and then he sat down and took off his leather gloves(手套),beautiful black leather shoes and his black dress socks. Then he __10__ them to the homeless man. The homeless man took them and stared with a/an __11__ mouth. As he drove off,I couldn't __12__ thinking that it was probably the first time he had __13__ the pedal(踏板)of that top-brand BMW car with a __14__ foot!I stood there and the looks of __15__ appeared on my face and the homeless man’s.
Two men of about the same age __16__ very different lives had met and the one who was __17__ in materials had offered __18__ than his shoes. He had left this BMW car and __19__ down from his high position. He lifted up the other man when he offered respect,__20__and real generosity. 1.A. strong B.bad
C.light D.slow
2.A. officially B.personally C.similarly D.generally 3.A. benefit B.attitude C.meaning D.award 4.A. spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter 5.A. searching B.making C.blaming D.begging 6.A. called up B.broke up C.pulled up D.sped up 7.A.40 B.50 C.60 D.70 8.A. directly B.usually C.unwillingly D.fluently 9.A. money B.water C.sand D.oil 10.A. posted B.handed C.kicked D.threw 11.A. closed B.full C.open D.empty 12.A. stand B.delay C.forget D.help 13.A. bended B.cut C.repaired D.pressed 14.A. relaxed B.large C.bare D.single 15.A. excitement B.astonishment C.sadness D.pride 16.A. but B.or C.and D.before 17.A. successful B.careful C.useful D.helpful 18.A. rather B.more C.other D.better 19.A. broken B.fell C.stepped D.rolled 20.A. surprise B.disappointment C.anxiety D.kindness
V.阅读理解
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Robert Todd Duncan was born in 1903 in the southern city of Danville,Kentucky. His mother was his first music teacher. As a young man,he continued his music study in Indianapolis,Indiana.
In 1930,he completed more musical education at Columbia University in New York City. Then he moved to Washington. For fifteen years,he taught music at Howard University in Washington. At that time,not many black musicians were known for writing or performing classical music. Teaching at Howard gave Duncan the chance to share his knowledge of classical European music with a mainly black student population. He taught special ways
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to present the music. These special ways became known as the Duncan Technique.
Besides teaching,Duncan sang in several operas with performers who were all black. But it seemed that he always would be known mainly as a concert artist. However,his life took a different turn in the middle 1930s.At that time,the famous American music writer George Gershwin was looking for someone to play a leading part in his new work Porgy and Bess. The music critic(评论家)of the New York Times newspaper suggested Todd Duncan. Duncan had almost decided not to try for the part as he knew it would not be easy to get it. But he changed his mind. He sang a piece from an Italian opera for Gershwin. He had sung only a few minutes when Gershwin offered him the part. He became famous because of the part in Porgy and Bess.
Todd Duncan gained fame as an opera singer and concert artist. But his greatest love in music was teaching. When he stopped teaching at Howard,he continued giving singing lessons in his Washington home until the week before his death.
1.What is this passage mainly about?
A.What Robert Todd Duncan loved most. B.How Robert Todd Duncan became famous. C.Robert Todd Duncan and his works of music. D.A brief introduction to Robert Todd Duncan. 2.What happened to Duncan in the middle 1930s?
A.He gave up teaching at Howard University. B.He was introduced by the New York Times in detail. C.He was asked to be in charge of the opera Porgy and Bess. D.He was given a big opportunity to become an opera singer.
3.We can infer that Robert Todd Duncan didn’t at first want to try for the part mainly because ________. A.he was too busy to do it B.he was not interested in it C.he was not confident enough D.he didn’t want to become famous 4.What did Robert Todd Duncan love most?
A.Singing in concerts. B.Writing music. C.Singing opera. D.Teaching music.
B
One morning,Ann's neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog. Ann said that she could watch it only for the day.
Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers(传单),and put them in mailboxes. Meanwhile,Ann went to the dollar store and bought some pet supplies,warning her two sons not to fall in love with the dog. At the time,Ann's son Thomas was 10 years old,and Jack,who was recovering from a heart operation,was 21 years old.
Four days later Ann was still looking after the dog,whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home from work,the dog threw itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door,Riley dashed into the boys' room where Ann found Jack suffering a heart attack. Riley ran over to Jack,but as soon as Ann bent over to help him the dog went silent.
“If it hadn't come to get me,the doctor said Jack would have died,”Ann reported to a local newspaper. At this point,no one had called to claim the dog,so Ann decided to keep it.
The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter recognized his lost dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started crying,and told him,“That dog saved my friend's son.”
Peter drove to Ann's house to pick up his dog,and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few moments Peter said,“Maybe Odie was supposed to find you,maybe you should keep it.”
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5.What did Tracy do after finding the dog?
A.She looked for its owner. B.She gave it to Ann as a gift. C.She sold it to the dollar store. D.She bought some food for it. 6.How did the dog help save Jack?
A.By breaking the door for Ann.
B.By leading Ann to Jack's room.
C.By dragging Jack out of the room. D.By attending Jack when Ann was out. 7.What was Ann's attitude to the dog according to Paragraph 4?
A.Sympathetic. B.Doubtful. C.Tolerant. D.Grateful. 8.For what purpose did Peter call Tracy?
A.To help her friend's son.
B.To interview Tracy.
C.To take back his dog. D.To return the flier to her. 9.What can we infer about the dog from the last paragraph?
A.It would be given to Odie. B.It would be kept by Ann's family. C.It would be returned to Peter. D.It would be taken away by Tracy.
C
The whole morning we just checked our own things. We were looking for items to give away. We thought of blankets, food and clothing. Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted, but things we use every day and would be useful to others.
We made up boxes with the things and added some small toys. Inside the boxes a simple letter was placed, reading:
“Please take these items and know that your life is important. Times are difficult but they will pass. We share what we have, believing it will matter. Use the blanket to stay warm. Be safe and know that the human spirit can overcome anything. Don't hold your head down. Someday please do the same when you can. How you do it and when, your heart will tell you.”
This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason. It was simply because it was the right time to do. We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings. The city would say that it isn't a problem but I see the lives walking to and from it.
I noticed that my wife had put her favorite green coat into one of the boxes. I asked if she was sure about it and she simply replied that it had a hood (风帽). She liked the coat but knew the hood could shelter (遮挡)someone from the rain.
We don't know where these gifts of compassion(同情)will go. We never go back and see what happens. It's unimportant. The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts. On the way my wife started to cry. When I asked why, she said because some things felt so right. 10. What can we learn from the first paragraph about the couple?_______.
A. They had deep feelings of their work B. They often threw the useless daily items away
C. They liked helping others by sharing their things D. They often gave away the daily items they didn't use 11. The couple placed the letter inside the box mainly to_______.
A. help the poor go through the difficulties B. let the poor know who gave away the things C. tell the poor how to use the items correctly D. tell the poor to pass on the spirit to others 12. The couple liked this kind act because _______.
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A. they thought it was the right thing to do B. they had a good habit of saving things
C. they often received telephone calls for help D. they hated being troubled by homeless people 13. What's the best title for this passage?_______.
A. Boxes filled with compassion B. Good behavior leading to happiness C. The most important thing in our life D. Happiness coming from sharing things
VI. 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项(7选5)。
How to Sleep Better
If you’re having trouble getting good sleep through the night (turning,waking up more than once,for example),this text will tell you what you can do to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep.
1.Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severely disturb your sleep quality.__①__For example,if you normally wake up at 6 am on weekdays to get to work,you might go to bed around 10 pm,because that’s when you start to feel sleepy,and it’s also a good time to ensure 8 hours of sleep. If,on the weekend,you sleep until 9 am,you probably won’t be able to fall asleep that night until 1 am.
2.__②__Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestion slows down while asleep,and a full stomach may interrupt sleep. Similarly,you should avoid going to bed on an empty stomach,as a completely empty stomach may equally disturb your sleeping patterns.
3._③__Exposure to light during the time when you’re supposed to be sleeping can disrupt your body’s internal clock. Turn your light off,or use a very dim night light.__④__They include windows,LED clocks,computer lights and cable boxes.
4.Change your sleeping position. You may think that it’s impossible to control what position you sleep in since you aren’t fully aware of what you are doing,but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference._⑤_
A.Try to avoid all sources of light. B.Keep the room as dark as possible.
C.Make note of unusual circumstances. D.Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed.
E.Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness. F.In other words,sudden change of sleeping time will affect your “biological clock”. G.If you wake up in the middle of the night,make an effort to have a comfortable position.
Answers:Ⅰ.1.staying 2.concerned 3.calmly 4.entirely
5.ignorance 6.has appeared 7.were upset 8.visiting 9.to be discovered 10.thinking
Ⅱ.1.calm down 2. going through 3. set down 4.added up 5. be concerned about 6. at dusk 7. In order to 8. face to face 9. on purpose 10. a series of
Ⅲ.1.in order to watch the sunrise/in order that we could watch the sunrise
2.before you forget 3.it was; that I happened to 4.find it hard to make good friends with 5.have talked face to face
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