1、Section Lesson 4 Communication Workshop & Culture Corner 品句填词1Nothing would stop him from achieving his _(志向)答案：ambition2Whats your _(国籍)？Are you from Britain?答案：nationality3The best _(准备) for tomorrow is doing your best today答案：preparation4I was _(震惊) by his sudden appearance答案：shocked5The time we
2、spent together is now a _(久远的) memory答案：distant6The lost hikers felt _(没有希望的)答案：hopeless7They finished the house _(在之内) half a year答案：within8The refrigerator is not _(运转) well答案：functioning9She has reached the limit of her _(忍耐力)答案：patience10It is now our _(目标) to set up a factory答案：aim 单句改错1We must
3、 hurry up, for time is running out of_答案：去掉of2Aiming at improving our working conditions, the proposal was very popular_答案：AimingAimed3The little boy was speechless with shocking_答案：shockingshock4My mother asked me to make good preparation for the coming test_答案：preparationpreparations5If he carries
4、 on work like that, he will break down in time_答案：workworking 完成句子1在这些人中有一个叫布朗的人。_ was a man named Brown答案：Among the people2这儿是几则有关汽车的广告。_ some advertisements about cars答案：Here are3这些就是我们时代的最有力的声音！_ the most powerful voices of our times!答案：Such are4我的表昨天被人偷去了。I _ yesterday答案：had my watch stolen5她一直使
5、听众听得入神。She _ attentively答案：had her audience listening 课文语篇改错On June, 1910, the race to the South Pole between the Norwegian and the British was in Amundsen left in 15 October, 1911 He made great progresses because he had teams of dogs pull the sledges and all his men were on skis They arrived at the
6、 Pole on 14 December and became the first to arrive at there Scott left on 1 November but his two sledges broke down first and then his horses disagreed with the cold and the snow They finally made them to the Pole and were shocked to find that they had failed win the race On their dead return journ
7、ey, they still find time to look for rocks Their great courage made them into hero答案：On June, 1910, the race to the South Pole between the Norwegian and the British was Amundsen left 15 October, 1911 He made great because he had teams of dogs the sledges and all his men were on skis They arrived at
8、the Pole on 14 December and became the first to arrive there Scott left on 1 November but his two sledges broke down first and then his horses disagreed with the cold and the snow They finally made to the Pole and were shocked to find that they had failed win the race On their return journey, they s
9、till time to look for rocks Their great courage made them into A卷 单句语法填空1The computer doesnt seem to work wellYoud better have it _(repair)答案：repaired2_(lie) in the corner is a big desk答案：Lying3The manager is very particular _ his clothes答案：about4After his death, his children will certainly carry _
10、his career答案：on5They _(be) good friends at one time, but arent now答案：were6You cannot pass an examination without _(prepare)答案：preparation7When the news came out, everyone was _(shock)答案：shocked8Perhaps this book will prove _(be) of some use to you in your studies答案：to be9Please remain _(seat) during
11、 the performance答案：seated10Her body broke _ under the pressure of work答案：down 阅读理解In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition Some value it highly，believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity Others say that competition is bad；that it sets one person
12、against another；that it leads to unfriendly relationship between peopleI have taught many children who held the belief that their selfworth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills For them，playing well and winning are often life and death affairs In their single minded pursuit(追
13、求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgottenHowever，while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed，others take an opposite attitude In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players，they strongly blame competition Among th
14、e most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society Teaching these young people，I often observe in them a desire to fail They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success By not trying，they always have an excuse：“I may have lost，but
15、 it doesnt matter because I really didnt try” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost，that would mean a lot Such a loss would be a measure of their worth Clearly，this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselve
16、s Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones selfrespect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others Both are afraid of not being valued Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve(缓解) can we discover a new meaning in competition【解题导语】本文是关于竞争的话题。有的人支持竞争，认为能促进社
17、会进步和繁荣；有的人反对竞争，认为会导致人与人之间的关系变差。作者认为竞争中应该去掉害怕失败的心理。1What does this passage mainly talk about?AOpinions about competition are different among peopleBCompetition helps to set up selfrespectCCompetition is harmful to personal quality developmentDFailures are necessary experiences in competitionA解析：主旨大意题
18、。本文在第一段点出主题：In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition(在现代社会，对于竞争有很多争论。)下文进行了具体介绍。2Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?AIt builds up a sense of dutyBIt pushes society forwardCIt improves personal abilitiesDIt encourages individual effortsB解析：细节理解题
19、。根据文中的Some value it highly，believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity(有些人高度重视竞争，认为能促进社会的繁荣和进步。)可知，选B项。3What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”？AOnes success in competition needs great effortsBOnes worth lies in his performance com
20、pared with othersCOnes achievement is determined by his particular skillsDOnes success is based on how hard he has triedB解析：推理判断题。根据文中的Both are based on the mistaken belief that ones selfrespect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others Both are afraid of not being valued(两者都错误地认为，一个
21、人的自尊在于与别人竞争时的表现，两者都害怕不被重视。)可知选B项。4Which point of view may the author agree to?AEvery effort should be paid backBCompetition should be paid backCFear of failure should be removed in competitionDWinning should be a lifeanddeath matterC解析：推理判断题。根据文中的Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins
22、to dissolve(缓解) can we discover a new meaning in competition可知，作者认为竞争中应该去掉害怕失败的心理。 完形填空The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course is my trip_1_EnglandThis was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me_2_There were quite a lot of interesting places in Engla
23、nd, _3_OxfordWhen we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on_4_sides of the streets One of the most famous tourist_5_in Oxford is Christ(基督) ChurchIts_6_one of Oxford Universitys 39 colleges There is a huge hall in Christ Church, _7_was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in
24、 the Harry Potter_8_I felt really excited when I heard this_9_place that impressed me_10_during my trip was a place called StratforduponAvonIt was a small town Maybe you havent_11_it, but Im sure you heard about William Shakespearethe great mans_12_In StratforduponAvon, I could_13_Shakespeares Birth
25、place, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with_14_I went to Shakespeares Birthplace It was the house_15_Shakespeare was born and_16_his early years_17_sitting room, hallway(走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished(布置) in 16thcentury
26、_18_I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition It illustrated(以图解说明) Shakespeares life and career in both Stratford and LondonI really enjoyed this nice trip to England, _19_I learnt a lot Im very happy that I could visit such an interesting_20_I want to go there again in the future1AatBforCfrom
27、DtoD解析： 此处强调方向性， 表示“去”。故用to。2Aexcited BdisappointedCexciting DdisappointingA解析：根据上下文可以判断， 这次旅行是令人“激动的”。故用excited。3Afor example Bsuch asCas such Dfor instanceB解析：such as强调“列举”， for example和for instance强调“举例说明”。4Aboth BeitherCneither DeachA解析：both sides of the streets“街道两边”。5Aviews BscenesCsites Dinte
28、restsC解析：tourist sites“游览地”。6Aalso BtooCstill DyetA解析：强调Christ Church“也是”牛津大学的39所学院之一， 故用also。7Athat BwhichCwho DwhereB解析：此处为which引导的非限制性定语从句。8Anovels BrecordsCfilms DsongsC解析：根据常识可知， 此处指这个大厅在哈利波特 的电影中被用作过餐厅。故用films。9AOther BEveryCEach DAnotherD解析：根据上文的意思， 下面要说的是“另一处” 给“我” 留下深刻印象的地方。10Adeep BdeeplyC
29、high DhighlyB解析：抽象意义的“深深地”， 常用“ly” 副词。11Athought about Bheard aboutClistened to Dconsidered asB解析：hear about表示“听说”。12Ahometown BofficeCplay DtheatreA解析：上下文已提到， 此处指伟人的“家乡”， 故用hometown。13Aspeak BsayCtalk DseeD解析：表示能“看到” 莎士比亚的出生地。14AShakespeare BOxfordCEngland DHarry PotterA解析：上下文已提到“莎士比亚”。15Awho Bthat
30、Cwhen DwhereD解析：where引导的定语从句， 在句中作地点状语。16Apaid BspentCcost DtookB解析：强调“度过” 其早年生活。17AIts BItsCIt had DIt wasB解析：形容词性物主代词its相当于the houses，作定语修饰sitting room, hallway(走廊), bedrooms, and kitchen。18Astyle BsiteCshape DshadeA解析：in 16thcentury style用16世纪的“风格”(来装饰)。19Afor which BwhichCfrom which Din whichC解析
31、：learn from表示“向学习”。故用from which引导非限制性定语从句。20Aplace BtownCcountry DsummerC解析：指上文提到的England。B卷 阅读理解AOur “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago My nextdoor neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children aged 6 and under ride their bikes up and down“I w
32、ish I could take one of my children out alone，” said ChristieThen we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, Ill watch her other three And when she watches two of mine, Ill take someone outThe children were extremely quick to accept the idea of“Mommy and Me” time Christies da
33、ughter, McKenzie, went first When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions McKenzie was smiling broadly Christie looked refreshed and happy“Shes like a different child when theres no one else around，”Christie shared with me quickly With her mother all to herself, McKenzie
34、 didnt have to make an effort to gain attentionJust as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently My stuttering(
35、口吃的) son, Tom, doesnt stutter once during our activities since he doesnt have to struggle for a chance to speak And the other son, Sam, whos always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times togetherThe “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with eac
36、h childtalking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain Every child deserves(应得到) to be an only child at least once in a while【解题导语】本文介绍了一个活动“妈妈和我”，就是妈妈单独和一个孩子在一起并介绍了这个活动的好处。1What is the text mainly about?AThe experience of the only child being with motherBThe advantage of spending ti
37、me with one child at a timeCThe happy life of two familiesDThe basic needs of childrenB解析：主旨大意题。本文在前三段介绍了这个活动的内容，在第四段介绍了这个活动对孩子们的好处，在最后一段总结主题。故选B项。2Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _AhappyBcuriousCregretful DfriendlyB解析：推理判断题。根据文中的Christies daughter, McKenzie, went first When
38、she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions可知，当她回来时，其他孩子都围着她问了很多问题，说明孩子们是很好奇的。3What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?AThe daughter acts like a leaderBSam holds her hand more oftenCThe boys become better followersDTom has less difficulty in speakingD解析：细
39、节理解题。根据文中的My stuttering(口吃的) son, Tom, doesnt stutter once during our activities since he doesnt have to struggle for a chance to speak可知，Tom原来有口吃的毛病，参加了这个活动后说话利索多了。4The author seems to believe that _Ahaving brothers and sisters is funBits tiring to look after three childrenCevery child needs parent
40、s full attentionDparents should watch others childrenC解析：推理判断题。根据文中的Every child deserves(应得到) to be an only child at least once in a while(每个孩子都偶尔至少做一次独生子。)可知，选C项。BAs a boy I was always small for my age I was also five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other As a
41、 result I often felt left out when their friends came over to play I was either too small or too young for whatever they were doing and they didnt want their younger brother to listen to their conversations either More often than not I found myself outside playing alone and feeling forgotten I remem
42、ber one spring afternoon feeling especially lonely as I sat in the yard behind our house We lived miles from town and I hardly saw my own friends outside of school I heard my brothers laughing from inside the house and felt a single tear coming down my cheek At that moment I saw a large brown dog wa
43、lking over to me He looked happy and his tail was wagging as well Even though he didnt know me he greeted me like a long lost friend, licking(舔) my chin and sitting beside me on the spring grass It must have been at least an hour that I patted and talked to this fourlegged angel He let me pour out a
44、ll my troubles and share my deepest thoughts before he kissed my cheek goodbye and ambled(缓行) off either to Heaven or his home I went back inside feeling happy, knowing that no matter what life may hold I was loved Now over 40 years later I still remember that angel with a smileI believe that God se
45、nt him at that moment of sadness to remind me just how much he loved me There is nothing more important than knowing we are loved When we are loved, we will learn to love others Learning to love helps us to understand ourselves and other people better【解题导语】作者讲述了自己总是被孤立的原因。后来一只狗狗的到来让作者感受到了爱，知道自己被爱是世界
46、上最重要的事情。5How did the writer feel when his brothers friends came?AProudBLonelyCWorried DHappyB解析：推理判断题。根据文中的As a result I often felt left out when their friends came over to play(结果，他们的朋友来玩时，我经常感到被孤立了。)可知，作者当时的感受是孤独。6The writer shared his troubles and thoughts with the dog because _Athe dog was his f
47、riendBthe dog could understand him Cthe dog looked like an angelDthe dog was friendly to himD解析：推理判断题。根据文中的Even though he didnt know me he greeted me like a long lost friend, licking(舔) my chin and sitting beside me on the spring grass可知，这只狗对作者很友好。7From Paragraph 2, we can learn that _Athe boy met a
48、 long lost friendBthe boy had no friends at schoolCthe dog helped the boy realize that he was loved Dthe dog spent the afternoon with the boy and his brothersC解析：推理判断题。根据文中的I went back inside feeling happy, knowing that no matter what life may hold I was loved可知，狗狗让作者认识到自己是被爱的。8The author wrote the
49、story to _Aencourage people to talk about their troublesBshow knowing you are loved is the most important Ctell people they should treat animals friendlyDshare his unforgettable experience with usB解析：写作意图题。根据文中的There is nothing more important than knowing we are loved(知道我们被爱是最重要的事情。)可知，选B项。 语法填空When
50、 I left for the United States to study, I had butterflies in my stomach I was nervous because I was going to 1_ new place with new people and new customs I couldnt even understand 2_ (they) language Everything was different 3_ my own country There was nobody that I could talk to I just had my husban
51、d，4_ was a new person for me, tooIt was a sad moment when I had to say goodbye to my family and friends I didnt want 5_ (leave)my hometown because I 6_ (grow) up there and had wonderful 7_ (memory) of the place So, 8_ (think)about all these changes made me nervous and I was 9_(worry) about my new li
52、fe But studying abroad was a decision that I made myself I had to continue and accept the challenge I looked forward to 10_(visit) my family in the summer vacation【解题导语】 作者讲述了初到美国学习的感受和经历。1a解析：考查冠词。此处指去一个新地方，表示泛指，故填a。2their解析：考查代词。此处修饰名词language指“他们的语言”，用物主代词，故填their。3from解析：考查固定短语。be different from
53、“和不同”，此处指遇到的一切和自己的国家都不同。故填from。4who解析：考查关系代词。句中包含定语从句，先行词是husband指人，在定语从句中作主语，故填who。5to leave解析：考查不定式。want to do“想要做某事”，动词用不定式，故填to leave。6grew解析：考查时态。文章叙述的是过去发生的事，故用过去时。故填grew。7memories解析：考查名词。memory是可数名词，此处指“很多美好的记忆”用复数，故填memories。8thinking解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：想到这些变化使我很紧张。此处是动名词做主语，故填thinking。9worried解析：
54、考查形容词。用于系动词was后用形容词作表语，be worried about“担心”，故填worried。10visiting解析：考查动词形式。look forward to“期望”中的to是介词，后面加动词的ing形式，故填visiting。 短文改错At present the computer is playing a important role in our daily life By using the computer, we are able to learn about some other informations as well as news both home a
55、nd abroad We can also make phone calls, send messages by email, go to net schools, but learn foreign languages by yourselves Beside, it can help us enjoy music, watch sports matches, and play chess or cards The computer can even help us do some shopping online, have a chat and make the friends with
56、strangers, who greatly improves our living level In a word, since it appears, our life has become much easy than before答案：At present the computer is playing important role in our daily life By using the computer, we are able to learn about some other as well as news both home and abroad We can also
57、make phone calls, send messages by email, go to net schools, learn foreign languages by ， it can help us enjoy music, watch sports matches, and play chess or cards The computer can even help us do some shopping online, have a chat and make friends with strangers, greatly improves our living level In a word, since it ， our life has become much than before
