1、课后限时自测(三十一).语法填空I have traveled a lot on business and have stayed in many wonderful hotels and inns around the world.I _1_(find) the Welsh Hills Inn to be my home away from home and my absolute favorite place to stay in Granville，Ohio.Every room at the inn has _2_ own charm and character and is also
2、 very _3_(comfort)Jeff and Bobbi，the owners of the inn，are so friendly and kind _4_ their warmth makes you feel more like a member of their family _5_ merely a guest.Because of my work schedule，I tend to arrive at the inn late in the evening，only to find a wonderful glass of wine ready _6_(serve) an
3、d a beautifully decorated living room to relax，and enjoy a good conversation.The guest room is full of antiques with all the facilities you will find in the _7_(good) hotels in the world.The evening is followed by _8_ perfect，homecooked breakfast，prepared _9_ your time of preference.The Welsh Hills
4、Inn is truly a nice place _10_ you can experience the comfort of a farm vacation home and a chance to“get away from it all”【语篇解读】Welsh Hills Inn让作者真正享受到了“宾至如归”的服务。1have found考查时态。根据首段第一句中的时态和语境可知，此空应该使用现在完成时。2its考查代词。这里指的是每个房间都有自己的魅力和特点。3comfortable考查形容词。根据语境可知，这里应该使用comfort的形容词形式作表语。4that考查连词。so.th
5、at.引导结果状语从句，表示“如此以致”。此处表示，他们是如此的友好、和善以至于他们的热心使你感到你更像他们家庭中的一员，而不仅仅是客人。5than考查介词。此处是more.than.结构。6to be served考查非谓语动词。ready后跟动词不定式；a wonderful glass of wine与serve是逻辑上的动宾关系，故使用不定式的被动形式。7best考查形容词最高级。根据冠词“the”和“in the world”可知，此处应该使用good的最高级。8a考查冠词。第二天早上是一顿可口的家常饭。此处表泛指，故用不定冠词a。9at考查介词。at your time of pr
6、eference表示“在你想要的时候”。10where考查定语从句的引导词。where引导定语从句，先行词为a nice place。句意：这真是一个绝妙的去处，在这里你可以感觉到农场度假村的舒适，这也给了你“摆脱一切”的好机会。.阅读理解AStudents at American Fork Junior High School arent just sitting in a classroom; they are learning firsthand how to save lives. And not just learning, they are actually saving live
7、s.As part of a ninthgrade honors biology block class, 12 students have become first responders taking on the responsibility of responding to medical emergencies at the school. Last September those skills helped students save the life of a fellow classmate. After a student stopped breathing in PE. cl
8、ass, Brooke Ballantyne and another first responder put their teachings to good use.The honors biology students spend a third of their class time learning about first aid taught by Kevin Dickerson, a firefighter for Pleasant Grove city and a searchandrescue volunteer. He teaches reallife scenarios(情况
9、) to prepare the students for any type of emergency.In its 11th year, the first responder program is composed of responsible ninthgrade students, most of whom have an interest in a medical career. Interested students must pass written and practical evaluations, complete an application and receive a
10、recommendation from every teacher. The students must also maintain a B minimum in each class to remain on the first responder team. They are consistently renewing their skills through written and practical tests to prepare themselves for any type of injury seen on campus.Every day, two first respond
11、ers are assigned to be on call, which means they carry an emergency cell phone that allows the main office to get a hold of them, which often means the students are dragged out of class. When the on call first responder gets a call, he or she rushes to Dickersons classroom to get their emergency pac
12、k, an oversized backpack filled with first aid materials like gauze, cardboard splints and even an oxygen tank. Being allowed to have a cell phone in class isnt the only thing that separates the first responders from other students. They have turned_the_tables and taught their teachers a thing or tw
13、o about first aid.【语篇解读】本文介绍了美国一所中学的校园急救队。1The main task of the first responders is_Ato guarantee the safety on campusBto report to the hospital about the medical emergenciesCto teach other students and teachers the first aid skillsDto provide first aid in case of medical emergencies at the school【解
14、析】细节理解题。从文章第二段可知，应急人员的首要任务是实施急救。【答案】D2In order to be accepted by the first responder program, the interested students must_Aspend a third of their class time learning about first aidBmaintain a B minimum in each classCbe good at sportsDreceive recommendations from all teachers【解析】细节理解题。从文章第四段可知，获得每位
15、老师的推荐信是加入应急队伍的条件之一。【答案】D3What does the underlined phrase “turned the tables” in the last paragraph mean?AExchanged information with others.BChanged the situation.CLay on the table and gave a demonstration.DDisturbed the class.【解析】词义猜测题。根据该词组所在句子后半部分他们教老师一些关于急救的知识，可推知该词组意为“改变局面”。【答案】B4Whats the text
16、mainly about?AA first aid team in a junior high school.BHow to respond to medical emergencies on campus.CHow to keep the school safe.DThe achievements the school has made in safety.【解析】主旨大意题。本文介绍了美国一所中学的校园急救队。【答案】ABWhat is the most popular food in western countries？If you are not sure，statistics mig
17、ht give you the answer.Every year，some 20 million people walk into restaurants and buy 2 billion sandwiches.Americans alone eat more than 1 billion sandwiches annually.If you lined up all the sandwiches Westerners eat in a year，they would go around the world 13 times!When John Montagu made the very
18、first sandwich in England in 1762，he couldnt have imagined that it would still be very popular almost 250 years later.There is a campaign starting this month in the US to find the healthiest and best tasting sandwich in the country.Sandwiches are commonly carried to school or work in lunch boxes or
19、brown paper bags to be eaten for lunch.They are also taken on picnics and hiking trips.Their longlasting popularity lies in their convenience and fast preparation time.You can put everything you want inside a sandwich.They are easy to clean up after，nutritious and come in hundreds of different kinds
20、.Wellknown American chef Dave Lieberman adds another reason.“I think people like to touch their food，kids especially.Its just a natural instinct.You dont have to use a knife and fork to eat a sandwich，”he said.Sandwiches can be hot or cold with almost any kind of filling.One of the most popular kind
21、s is the BLTbacon，lettuce and tomato.Although it is a simple food，it can still be creative.Sandwiches can be served openfaced，with sushi inside or grilled with delicious fillings.【语篇解读】西方国家最普遍的食物是什么？当约翰在英格兰做出第一份三明治时，他不会想到在几乎250年后的今天三明治仍然大受欢迎。三明治里面的馅各种各样，冷热均可食用。虽然三明治做法简单，但仍然具有创新性。三明治可以做成露馅的单片吃，可以在里面放
22、入寿司，还可以加入美味馅烤着吃。5The author intends to _Atell us the history of sandwichmakingBintroduce a popular food in the WestCshow how sandwiches are madeDexplain why westerners like sandwiches【解析】主旨归纳题。根据文章第一句话“What is the most popular food in western countries？”可以归纳出本篇文章的主旨大意。【答案】B6What is the main reason f
23、or the popularity of sandwiches?AThey are healthy and delicious.BThey have a history of about 250 years.CThey are fast and convenient.DThey can be served either hot or cold.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第四段最后一句话“Their longlasting popularity lies in their convenience and fast preparation time.”可知，答案选C项。【答案】C7Which o
24、f the following statements is TRUE according to the text?ASandwiches are usually eaten with a knife and fork.BChildren dont like sandwiches so much as the adults.CAmericans started a campaign against sandwiches.DPeople are trying to make sandwiches more nutritious.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第三段最后一句话“There is a c
25、ampaign starting this month in the US to find the healthiest and best tasting sandwich in the country.”可知，答案选D项。【答案】D8What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?AThere are many kinds of sandwiches.BThe sandwich is a simple food.CThe BLT is the most popular.DSandwiches are mostly openfaced.【解析】主旨大意题
26、。根据文章最后一段最后一句话“Although it is a simple food，it can still be creative.Sandwiches can be served openfaced，with sushi inside or grilled with delicious fillings.”可知，三明治有荤素两种，具有创造性，故答案选A项。【答案】A.书面表达(2014包头一中检测)你堂兄建华在国外学习，你们经常用英文通信。他即将完成学业，不久前来信就是否回国工作征求你的意见。请根据下列提示回信：1建议他回国；2你的理由是：(1) 学有所用，就业容易；(2)照顾父母。注
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