1、英语译林牛津版选修6Unit4分段练习(4)及解析Section D Task & Project.单词拼写1. They walked along a _ (泥泞的) road and there was a lot of mud on the road.2. They soon overcame the language _ (障碍).3. My _ (同事) has got rid of the habit of smoking.4. _ (潮湿的) wood doesnt burn well.5. _ (细菌) is the plural form (复数形式) of bacteriu
2、m.6. The teaching _ (全体员工) of this school is/are excellent.7. He said that three years is not enough for a good _ (口译者).8. An _ (助手) is a person who helps to finish a task .单项填空1. (2012武汉高二检测)Nowadays students can enjoy an easy _ to various learning resources through the Internet.A. accessB. introdu
3、ctionC. wayD. description2. I love _ when people sing a song with much work done.A. thatB. thisC. itD. them3. The little girl _ go out at night and often imagined _ a monster following her.A. dared not; there beingB. dare not; there beingC. did not dare; there to beD. didnt dare to; there be4. (2012
4、安庆高二检测) This is the second time I _ pictures with my own camera. Its time that you _ a picture of me.A. had taken; tookB. have taken; tookB. will take; will takeD. took; have taken5. All the people in that town, students or town folks, _ the books, records and magazines in our universitys library. T
5、hey can even surf the Internet there.A. are allowed toB. are admitted toC. have access toD. have approach to6. He doesnt work but he gets good _ from his investments.A. wageB. earningsC. incomeD. salary7. (2012连云港高二检测)My parents said that we would take a camping on May Day. _ it rains then?A. What i
6、fB. What aboutC. What forD. So what8. (2012济宁高二检测) Ive got to the position _ hard work.A. by this means B. by all meansC. by no meansD. by means of9. Try to _ at least an hour every day for learning English.A. set offB. set outC. set aboutD. set aside10. Good manners are _ all over the world and no
7、one likes people who are rude or unfriendly.A. comfortedB. touchedC. appreciatedD. participated11. _ the storm on the sea, it is reported that the president has put off the trip.A. Thanks toB. Because ofC. Due toD. As a result12. Generally speaking, _ according to the directions, the drug has no sid
8、e effect.A. when takingB. when takenC. when to takeD. when to be taken13. How dangerous drunk driving is! Yes. We should try to persuade our families and friends _ after drinking.A. never to driveB. to not driveC. never drivingD. into driving14. They are determined to work out the task, _ difficult
9、it is.A. howeverB. whicheverC. whereverD. whatever15. In order to create a peaceful world, we should make every _ to protect the environment.A. affect B. effectC. effortD. afford16. (2012长沙高二检测) In yesterdays football game, our school football players performed wellthey were in _ of the ball most of
10、 the time.A. favorB. needC. memoryD. possession17. QQ is a _ of communication and it is becoming more and more popular.A. typeB. meaningC. meansD. kind18. (2012陕西高考) He had to pause from time to time to wipe the sweat from his forehead, because the air-conditioning system _.A. broke inB. broke upC.
11、broke outD. broke down19. Some drunken drivers think that they may be lucky to _ a fine, which may cost their own lives.A. get hold ofB. get along withC. get down toD. get away with20. (2011重庆高考) Michael put up a picture of Yao Ming beside the bed to keep himself _ of his own dreams.A. remindingB. t
12、o remindC. remindedD. remind21. (2012常州高二检测) I know I cant change the world completely, but Im proud that I can _ to peoples life on an individual level.A. make a difference B. have a differenceC. make differenceD. make differences22. Believe it or not, it _ that you are all mistaken about such data
13、.A. looksB. seems C. seemedD. appeared1. A 考查名词辨析。句意:现在学生们通过网络很容易接触到各种学习资源。access接触或使用的机会,符合句意。introduction介绍;way方式;description描写。2. C 考查it的用法。句意:我喜欢当人们完成工作的同时唱着歌。appreciate/hate/like/ dislike/love等词后不可以直接跟从句,需要在从句前加it, 故C项正确。3. A 考查dare与imagine的用法。句意:这个小女孩晚上不敢出门,常想像有个怪物在背后跟着她。不敢dare not do或dont dar
14、e (to) do,情态动词dare的过去式为dared; imagine后跟动名词作宾语。4. B 考查时态。This is/was the +序数词+ time that从句用现在完成时或过去完成时。It is time that从句表示虚拟语气,用一般过去时或should +动词原形。由题干可知B项正确。5. C 考查动词短语辨析。句意:那个城里所有的人,无论学生还是老百姓都可使用我们大学的书,录音带及杂志。他们甚至可以在那儿上网。have access to可以到达,可以使用。6. B 考查名词辨析。句意:他不工作,但是他从投资中获得了很好的收益。earnings收益,符合句意。wag
15、e工资;income收入;salary薪水。7. A 考查交际用语。答句句意:如果下了雨那该怎么办?what if = what would happen if从句,表“要是,怎么样,那又如何”之意;so what那又怎么样,表示漠不关心,且后不可以跟从句。8. D 考查短语辨析。句意:我是通过努力地工作才得到今天这个职位的。by means of用某种方法,符合句意。by this means用这种方式;by all means当然;by no means绝不。9. D 考查set短语辨析。句意:争取每天抽出至少一小时学习英语。set aside(为某种目的)留出、拨出(钱、时间),符合句意
16、。set off动身,着手做某事;set out出发;set about着手做,开始。 10. C 考查动词词义辨析。句意:全世界的人都赏识礼貌的行为,没有人喜欢粗鲁和不友好的人。comfort安慰,使舒适;touch触摸,感动;appreciate赏识,感激,领会;participate参加,参与。11. B 考查介词短语辨析。句意:由于海上有风暴,据报道总统推迟了这次旅行。thanks to幸亏,多亏,不合题意;because of因为,由于,可以作状语,表语,可以置于句子的前后;due to由于,原因,可以作状语、表语,但不可以置于句首,as a result后面不能直接接名词。故选B。
17、12. B 当状语从句中的主语与主句的主语一致,且从句的谓语中有be动词时,可以省去从句中的主语和be动词,其完整形式是when the drug is taken,省去了the drug is, the drug和take之间是被动关系。13. A 句意:醉驾多么危险啊!是的。我们应该劝我们的家人与朋友不要酒驾。劝某人不要做某事为persuade sb. not (never) to do sth.。14. A 考查连词辨析。however = no matter how + adj./adv.无论如何,无论怎样,符合题意。whichever无论哪一个;wherever无论哪里;whatev
18、er无论什么。15. C 考查词义辨析。句意:为建立一个和平的世界,我们要尽最大努力保护环境。affect v.影响;effect n.结果;影响;effort n.努力,尝试;afford vt. 买得起,负担得起。16. D 考查短语搭配。句意:在昨天的足球比赛中,我们校队的球员们表现得很好,他们大部分时间都控制着球。in possession of占有,控制,符合句意。in favor of支持;in need of需要;in memory of为了纪念。17. C 考查名词辨析。句意:QQ是一种交流方式,正变得越来越受欢迎。means方式,手段,符合句意。type类型;meaning意
19、义;kind种类。18. D 考查动词短语辨析。句意:他不得不不时地停下来擦额头上的汗,因为空调坏了。break in“破门而入,插话”。break up“分手,(关系)破裂;解散等”。break out“战争(火灾)爆发,发生”。break down“(谈判等)失败;(机器等)发生故障;(人精神)崩溃等”。根据句意可知D项符合题意。19. D 考查get短语。句意:有些醉酒司机认为他们可能侥幸逃脱罚款,这有可能牺牲他们自己的生命。get hold of抓住;get along with相处;get down to开始做某事;get away with逃避。由句意知D正确。20. C 考查动词
20、和动词短语。句意:迈克尔在床边挂了一张姚明的照片以便时刻使自己记得自己的梦想。keep +宾语+宾补(使处于某种状态),后面的宾补可以是形容词、副词、介词短语、现在分词或过去分词,过去分词和宾语之间是逻辑上的动宾关系也就是被动关系,现在分词和宾语之间是逻辑上的主动关系;remind sb. of使某人想起某事或提醒某人某事,由该结构可以看出himself与remind之间为被动关系,故选C。21. A 考查短语辨析。句意:我知道我不能彻底地改变世界,但是我很自豪,我可以在个人层面上影响人们的生活。make a difference有影响,起作用,符合句意。其他选项均无此意。22. B 考查动词
21、及时态辨析。句意:信不信由你,似乎你们都把数据弄错了。由题干可知此处应用一般现在时,且由句型it seems/appears that可知,B项正确。.阅读理解Invented in Turkey and patented by Nanopool, a German company, the spray-on liquid glass might become one of the most useful inventions in the field of nanotechnology (纳米科技). The product was tested at the Saarbrcken Inst
22、itute for New Materials.It is worth mentioning that the invention is transparent and non-poisonous. The liquid glass can protect any type of surface from damages caused by water, UV radiation, dirt, heat and bacterial (细菌) infections. Besides, it is flexible and breathable, which means that the liqu
23、id glass can be applied to plants and seeds as well. Researchers found that the spray greatly increases the resistance of plants to bacteria-caused diseases. The trials also showed that the sprayed seeds grew faster.Depending on the type of surface that is to be covered, researchers can add water or
24、 ethanol to the spray. Scientists say that their latest invention has a long-lasting anti-bacterial effect. The spray produces a coating that is just 100 nm thick. Trials by food processing plants in Germany have concluded that foods covered with the glass can store longer than those stored in norma
25、l condition.According to Neil McClelland, UK project manager with Nanopool, due to its capabilities, the spray-on liquid glass can become one of the most useful inventions around the world, ending up being used by a lot of industries that will cover their products. At present, the invention is being
26、 used by a train company and a hotel chain in the UK, as well as a hamburger chain in Germany that are carrying out tests of the liquid glass for various uses.The spray-on liquid glass was also tested in a Lancashire hospital, where it showed“very promising”results, being used to cover medical equip
27、ment and bandages. The invention could be also used on clothing, because it cannot be seen by the naked eye, thus clothes could become stain resistant. Due to its unique characteristics, the liquid glass can be used to cover bathrooms, sinks and many other surfaces in the home. According to the rese
28、archers, the spray-on glass can last for a year. It is expected to hit the DIY stores across Britain at a price of 5 pounds.1. Which of the following about the liquid glass is NOT true?A. We can still see an object clearly covered with the liquid.B. It will cause plants to have some kind of diseases
29、.C. Plants still have access to oxygen when covered by it.D. It can speed up the growth of seeds.2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?A. Water or ethanol must be added to the spray to produce the effect.B. The coating of the spray-on liquid is thick.C. The liquid glass can prote
30、ct foods from bacteria.D. The long-lasting anti-bacterial effect protects the liquid glass.3. According to Neil McClelland, the spray-on liquid glass _.A. are being tested by some industriesB. are being used by various companiesC. can be eaten together with hamburgersD. are widely used by train comp
31、anies4. The writers attitude towards the application of the new liquid glass is _.A. pessimistic B. doubtfulC. cautiousD. optimistic 附加题任务型阅读。请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填一个单词。(2012常州高二检测)Some people believe that greed and selfishness have become the basis of modern society, and w
32、e should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In the fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in lif
33、e and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greed and selfishness go perfectly wel
34、l with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.In spite of common practic
35、e, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a
36、relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I p
37、ersonally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage peopl
38、e to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?Main comparisonsContexts1. _ are changingIn the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first 2. _.Nowadays, people seem to be more
39、3. _ about themselves.4. _ are changing too.People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing (谦逊的).People may strive to achieve their own 5. _ at the price of their co-workers.The authors understanding6. _ for the changes in the authors eyesFierce 7. _ and great 8. _ on modern people may b
40、e responsible for the changes.The authors 9. _ towards the topicA relationship which can 10. _ two sides should be established.【参考答案】1. Values 2. place 3. concerned4. Behaviors 5. goals 6. Reasons7. competition 8. pressure 9. attitudes 10. benefit答案与解析. 1. muddy 2. barrier 3. colleague 4. Damp 5. Ba
41、cteria 6. staff 7. interpreter 8. assistant. 1. B 细节理解题。第二段中的Researchers found that the spray greatly increases the resistance of plants to bacteria-caused diseases.一句的意思是:研究人员发现这种液体可以大大增强植物对细菌性疾病的抵抗力(resistance)。因此B项是错误的。2. C 词义猜测题。a long-lasting anti-bacterial effect的意思是“持久的抗菌效果”,词缀anti的意思为“抵抗”。3.
42、 A 细节理解题。从Neil McClelland所说的话 ending up being used by a lot of industries that will cover their products. At present, the invention is being used that are carrying out tests of the liquid glass The spray-on liquid glass was also tested in a Lancashire hospital可知,他希望最终(end up)很多企业会使用液体玻璃;而现在仅仅是在试用。4. D 观点态度题。从最后两段对液体玻璃前景的描述可见,作者的态度非常乐观(optimistic)。