1、Unit16 Stories 一、单词拼写(单句首字母填空)（共15小题；共15分） 1. When the environmentally friendly cars came onto the market, many people were e to buy them. 2. Water is becoming an increasingly p resource. 3. It didnt happen suddenly; the change was g . 4. I think a good friend should not only share happiness, but al
2、so s with me. 5. Of the two alternatives, I prefer the f . 6. Never d children from speaking English by correcting their mistakes frequently at the beginning. 7. Surgeons(外科医生) have made a great b in the liver(肝脏) transplantation. 8. He is s that no one can persuade him. 9. He is good at writing. He
3、 can always give a v description of an event.10. Traffic is bad, p in the city centre.11. Though it seemed hopeless, Peter didnt a all hope of finding a job.12. He was the only w of the accident, who would give important information.13. It became a (显而易见的) to everyone that they made a wrong decision
4、.14. His question was so c that all of us couldnt answer it .15. It is u what side effect the medicine will bring about, although about two thousand patients have taken it.二、单词拼写(根据中文提示拼写单词)（共15小题；共15分）16. What he said (使泄气) me from taking part in the game.17. Having gone through plenty of (艰难), he
5、becomes stronger both in mind and in body.18. He likes all kinds of buildings, so he majors in (建筑学) in the university.19. There has been a (逐渐的) increase in the number of people owning cars.20. As is known to all, when heated, things will (膨胀).21. He was the only w (目击者) to that accident.22. He is
6、so (固执的) that no one can persuade him to change his mind.23. This incident left a v (生动的) impression on me.24. Our headmaster asked us to discuss the matter immediately, saying it was of great (意义).25. It is not enough to have (同情心) for the disabled. We should learn to respect them and help them und
7、erstand their valuable role in society.26. All the (受害者) of the floods were well cared for by the local governments.27. This particular custom has its (起源) in Wales.28. The war has caused widespread human (苦难).29. If you always (取笑) about his bald head, hell be angry.30. My time is (珍贵的). I can only
8、 give you a few minutes.三、翻译(根据中文提示完成句子)（共15小题；共30分）31. I can (忍受) the house being untidy, but I hate it if its not clean.32. 我被交通阻塞耽搁了二十分钟。I was for twenty minutes in a traffic jam.33. 在通向成功的道路上，每个人都可能遇到很多困难。(come) (词数不限)On the way to success, everyone can .34. 他从相反的方向冲过来，把我撞倒在地。(词数不限)He rushed fro
9、m the opposite way and .35. 我们不能指望有好天气开运动会。(词数不限)We cannot having fine weather for the sports meeting.36. 我特别注意到他的眼睛，因为那双眼睛很大。I noticed his eyes , because they were very big.37. (既然你已经得到了机会), you might as well make full use of it.38. 我弄不清楚他为什么辞掉工作。(figure) (词数不限)I why he quit his job.39. Smell the f
10、lowers before you go to sleep, and you may just (以结束) sweet dreams.40. 发生日食时，月亮挡住了阳光。(block) (词数不限)During the solar eclipse, the moon the sunlight.41. 它是如此容易，从某种程度上讲又是如此合理。It was so easy and so reasonable.42. The performance was about to begin when the news came (暴风即将来临). (way)43. 这所学校以一位伟大而无私的老师命名。
11、(词数不限)The school a great and selfless teacher.44. 等他回到家时，雨已经停了。(stop) (词数不限)By the time he returned home, the rain .45. Be careful, or youll (弄伤手).四、单项选择（共20小题；共20分）46.Last week I took part in the Civil Service Admission Examination, for which I for nearly three months.A. had preparedB. would prepar
12、eC. was preparingD. have been preparing47.It had never to Jim that he might be concerned about the protection of resources.A. occurredB. happenedC. struckD. referred48.He has some disadvantages, but in my opinion, he is a person we can depend on .A. in the wayB. by the wayC. in a wayD. on the way49.
13、When drawing a picture, Robin a bottle of ink and ruined the table cloth.A. knocked onB. knocked overC. picked outD. picked up50.Not having seen each other for a year, how the little kid was to see his father!A. curiousB. amazingC. eagerD. awkward51.Their flight was by the thick fog, so they didnt g
14、et to the meeting on time.A. broken offB. kept upC. taken upD. held up52.Before driving into the city, you are required to get your car .A. washedB. washC. washingD. to wash53.The plan was when it was discovered how much the scheme would cost.A. releasedB. alarmedC. resignedD. abandoned54.By the tim
15、e Jack returned home from England, his son from college.A. graduatedB. has graduatedC. had beenD. had graduated55.Alexander tried to get his work in the medical circles.A. to recognizeB. recognizingC. recognizeD. recognized56.- What makes her so frightened?- Oh, it is the mouse that she on her bed w
16、hile looking for her watch.A. came aboutB. came acrossC. came throughD. came up57.- Will you take part in the coming National English proficiency contest?- Thats for sure. We should catch the chance.A. presentB. preciousC. cautiousD. convenient58.Is this your necklace, Mary? I it when I was cleaning
17、 the bathroom this morning.A. went forB. looked afterC. dealt withD. came across59.The price of the house is low and I love the garden . We can grow flowers and vegetables there.A. in generalB. in particularC. in totalD. in common60.They have carefully the time and money needed to complete the proje
18、ct.A. picked outB. left outC. figured outD. taken out61.There have been many technological advances that life easier, but with this comes the problem of laziness among many of todays youth.A. will makeB. have madeC. had madeD. made62.She stared at the painting, wondering where she it.A. sawB. has se
19、enC. seesD. had seen63.- What do you think of Bill?- There are some things that are not easy to ; his coldness is one.A. put asideB. put awayC. put offD. put up with64. youve got lots of homework to do, we wont hold a party this weekend.A. In orderB. ButC. Now thatD. So that65.The student are told t
20、o have their homework in before tomorrow afternoon.A. handB. to handC. handedD. handing五、完形填空（共20小题；共30分） We waiters need to face all kinds of customers every day. When something goes wrong, we should have the ability to keep on going and 66 the customers. I remember my first job was at a fine resta
21、urant. One day, the manager informed all the cooks and 67 that a VIP group were coming for 68 . The group were VIPs in the citys restaurants Indus 69 10 people. After they arrived, we let them get 70 comfortably and drinks were ordered. 71 , the head waiter would be the person in 72 of wine service.
22、 However, the manager asked me to serve that noon. I had never served a group of 10, 73 had I done wine service. When its turn to 74 one of the wine glasses in front of a young woman, somehow I lost my trip(抓)and the other 75 fell on top of her, and then to the floor and 76 in pieces. I felt 77 and
23、apologized many times to the woman and to the rest of the group. Quickly, the manager 78 my aid, helped in the clean-up, and sent out their 79 right away. The group forgave me and the young woman repeatedly informed me its OK. 80 on that day, my manager told me, Mistakes and 81 do happen. If you kno
24、w why they happened, learn from it and move on, 82 you still have a table to serve. Keep your head up and be confident. The glasses are 83 . I understand why he was truly a well respectable restaurant manager within our 84 . His close relationship with the group made the situation calm and the group
25、 85 me for that.66.A. pleaseB. attractC. inviteD. welcome67.A. cookersB. servantsC. waitersD. cleaners68.A. mealB. dinnerC. breakfastD. lunch69.A. made up ofB. let in asC. added up toD. recognized as70.A. satisfiedB. seatedC. dressedD. introduced71.A. QuicklyB. RapidlyC. NormallyD. Naturally72.A. ch
26、argeB. changeC. honorD. favor73.A. neverB. everC. littleD. nor74.A. setB. brokeC. shookD. cut75.A. wineB. glassesC. coffeeD. cookers76.A. laidB. layC. lainD. lied77.A. amazingB. surprisedC. frightenedD. scaring78.A. took overB. gave inC. rushed againstD. came to79.A. dishesB. drinksC. watersD. wines
27、80.A. LatelyB. LatestC. LaterD. Last81.A. accidentsB. faultsC. incidentsD. errors82.A. owing toB. thanks toC. whileD. for83.A. availableB. acceptableC. replaceableD. repeated84.A. restaurantB. neighborC. districtD. city85.A. blamedB. forgaveC. thankedD. praised六、阅读理解（共14小题；共28分）A Days 1-3: UK-Shangh
28、ai Fly to great city of Shanghai and in the evening sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful YU Garden, Old Town. Shanghai Museum, cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area. Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920s style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an
29、amazing Huangpu River evening tour. Days 4-7: Shanghai-Yangtze River Tour Fly to Yichang and change(approx: on hour) to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) before sailing on the grand Yangtze River, passing through the impressive Three
30、Gorges. We take a side trip to the lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way. Day 8: Chongqing-Chengdu Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay. Days 9-10: Chengdu-Xian Visit the famous Panda Reserve to se
31、e the lovely animals. We then fly to the historic city of Xian for two nights stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day, explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th centurythe Terracotta Warriors (兵马俑), followed by the ancient City Wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing. Da
32、ys 11-13: Xian-Beijing Visit little wild Goose Pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shaanxi provincial museum before walking through the lively Muslim Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights stay and try Peking Duck. During our stay in Beijing, we strol
33、l through Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City, the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China, and visit the Summer Palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great Wall, tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic Show. Day 14: Beijing-UK Fly b
34、ack to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.86. The underlined word sample in the passage probably means .A. buyB. reserveC. tasteD. make87. The first and last scenic spots they visited in Xian are .A. the Terracotta Warriors and the Great MosqueB. the Terracotta Warri
35、ors and Shanghai Provincial MuseumC. little wild Goose Pagoda and Great MosqueD. little wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter88. Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad.?A. The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals.B. The tourists will visit the 1920s Shikumen buildings in
36、 Beijing.C. The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour.D. The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK.89. The ad. is mainly intended to .A. encourage the British to travel in ChinaB. attract the British to traditional Chinese foodC. of
37、fer service of booking air tickets to touristsD. provide the British with a better understanding of ShanghaiB The worlds richest man might seem to have it all, but Bill Gates has one regret. The self-made billionaire said he felt stupid for not knowing any foreign languages. Speaking in his third As
38、k Me Anything question-and-answer session for online forum Reddit(红迪网), the Microsoft founder said that he wished he spoke French, Arabic or Chinese. He said, I took Latin and Greek in high school and got As and I guess it helps my vocabulary. I keep hoping to get time to study one of theseprobably
39、French because it is the easiest. I did Duolingo for a while but didnt keep it up. Gates, who is worth $79.3 billion, praised Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for surprising an audience in Beijing when he spoke fluent Chinese. Mark Zuckerberg amazingly learned Chinese and did a Q & A with Chinese st
40、udentsunbelievable, isnt it? he said. This isnt the first time for Gates to admit his regret over language. He also showed his habits at home and personal insights. Last February, Gates said he likes to do the dishes himselfto his own special standards every night and also told the interviewer that
41、his wife, Melinda, would likely want Samuel L. Jackson to play her husband in a biopic(传记片). He also admitted that he would pick up a $100 bill if he found it on the street. As he took the top spot on Forbes(福布斯) 28th Annual Billionaires list last year for the fourth time, he said he is pretty basic
42、 when it comes to spending on clothes and food, but that he enjoys investing in shoes and rackets(球拍) when he plays tennis. When asked a life lesson he had to learn the hard way, the billionaire said staying up too late is a habit he is still trying to break. Dont stay up too late even if the book i
43、s really exciting. You will regret it in the morning. Pam still working on this problem, he said.90. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. An Interview with Bill GatesB. How Bill Gates SucceededC. Bill Gates RegretD. The Richest Billionaire91. The underlined part in paragra
44、ph 8 may actually mean that .A. it is important to lay a good foundation of lifeB. food and clothing are basic needs for peoples lifeC. he doesnt spend much money on food and clothesD. he never cares about buying food and clothing92. What advice did Bill Gates give?A. Avoid staying up too late.B. Be
45、 a good language learner.C. Do the dishes yourself at home.D. Pick up the $100 bills in the streets.93. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Bill Gates is also the founder of Facebook.B. Bill Gates topped the list of Forbes 28 times.C. Bill Gates was good at learning languages
46、in high school.D. Bill Gates wife wants Samuel to play a game with Gates.C Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on d
47、rills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play. When I was in Senior two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort sin
48、ce I thought Id make it with no problem. That was a big mistake. Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didnt expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort. One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups(投篮) we missed in a game. Some think this is crazy,
49、but it isnt. After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, Coach, that was the best practice Id ever had. I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the cour
50、t but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand lifes challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters. In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential. Now, unlike the coaches of my
51、youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. My school is lucky to have such a g
52、reat person to teach, coach and influence their students. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.94. Different from other coaches, Coach Brian .A. concentrated on skill t
53、rainingB. trained the team to the edge of deathC. expected the team to do well in their studiesD. asked the team to do more reading than training95. The underlined phrase slacked off in the last paragraph probably means .A. paid no attentionB. showed no interestC. had less passionD. made less effort
54、96. In the authors eyes, Coach Brian is .A. strict and helpfulB. hardworking and honestC. skilled and cruelD. professional and seriousD From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere youre not looking in some of Earths most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often j
55、ust a few stops on the trainor a short drive away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going: Mount Hollywood Trail(林间小道,乡间小路), Los Angeles Its not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel, and theres no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no admi
56、ssion charged, 360degree view of the entire Los Angeles region, its yours. All you have to do is to walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes, the Mount Hollywood Trail, is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory; you see what you get at the end of this stee
57、p 1.5mile trail, which winds its way through the Griffith Park winds up to the mountains 1,640foot peak. Bronx River, New York It may not be on your Top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple, but exploring the almost secret river that flows through one of New Yorks most myste
58、rious boroughs(自治市) is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance, a nonprofit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the much abused river back to life, operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river, from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the boro
59、ugh. Southern Islands, Singapore Believe it or not, tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left. There are actual trails right in the middle of everything, if you know where to look. But to really get away from it all, the Southern Islands, a small group of little green dots just of
60、f the city states southern shoreline, are just the thing. Lee Valley, London This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park, beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a f
61、avorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present, youll find miles of walking paths worth exploring.Start at the Waltham Cross train and follow the signposted walking route southbound, guiding you past important historic industrial areas, through interesting city neighborhoods, past the western s
62、ide of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.97. If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free, he can go to .A. Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx RiverB. Mount Hollywood Trail and Southern IslandsC. Lee Valley and Southern IslandsD. Bronx River and Lee Valley98. The writer of the passage
63、 wants to .A. inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big citiesB. appeal to more people to outdoor adventureC. recommend several historical spots to readersD. present various approach to outdoor adventure99. We know from the passage .A. its difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singap
64、oreB. the Thames is not far away from the East London river valleyC. The Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the riverD. you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail七、短文7选5(5选5等)（共5小题；共10分） 100. Besides, in top-grade restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork,
65、if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks youre in the country for the
66、 first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. 101. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so
67、in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all. 102. In formal dinners, there are always public chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. 103. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat i
68、t, just leave the food in the plate. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. 104. Or you will always overeat!A. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness.B. Chinese food contains much less calorie.C. Soup then will be served
69、to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings.D. When you have had enough, just say so.E. Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but thats only superficial.F. Some Chinese people are so hospitable that they use thei
70、r own chopsticks to put food into the plates of their guests.G. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests.八、补全短文（共10小题；共10分） Many people may think its ridiculous that animals should have their fe
71、elings. In fact, animals feelings are sometimes even 105. (warm) than we can imagine. Savanah, 106. one-and-a-half-year-old leopard, and Max, a dog who is just a few weeks younger, have become the best friends at Ohio Zoo. They get along quite well 107. each other and chase after each other all the
72、time cheerfully. 108. Savanah was just 10 weeks old, they have been put together. From then on, their friendship has amazed large numbers of 109. (visit) to the zoo. Another moving story 110. (occur) in Turkey. Winter was sweeping the Northern Hemisphere, but perhaps no one had been hit as hard by f
73、reezing temperatures 111. 5 donkeys in Turkey. The unattended(无人照顾的) donkeys in a small Turkish village were covered by snow, with icicles(冰柱) 112. (hang) off their bodies. Later, a rescue team found the donkeys, some of 113. , however, were so frozen that they couldnt move and had to be carried awa
74、y by a truck. 114. being housed in a warm shelter, all the donkeys were defrosted(解冻) and alive because of their strong determination.九、短文改错(不分行)（共10小题；共10分）文中共有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。 Early this morning we were waiting eager at the school gate for two Ameri
75、can guests. They were from an university in New York. All of them were going to give us a lecture. At half past seven, Mr. Jackson, along by his assistant, arrived. As long as their car stopped, we all went up and said hello to them. Then followed our headmaster, they came to the lecture room in the
76、re they gave us a lecture on American Culture and another one on American Senior High School. They spoke slowly, clearly and loudly, so they could understand most of the lectures. The lectures had interested us a lot. Before that we had a free talk with them.答案一、单词拼写(单句首字母填空) 1. eager 2. precious 3.
77、 gradual 4. sorrow 5. former 6. discourage 7. breakthrough 8. stubborn 9. vivid10. particularly11. abandon12. witness13. apparent14. complex15. uncertain二、单词拼写(根据中文提示拼写单词)16. discouraged17. hardships18. architecture19. gradual20. expand21. witness22. stubborn23. vivid24. significance25. sympathy26.
78、victims27. origins28. sufferings29. tease30. precious三、翻译(根据中文提示完成句子)31. put up with32. held up33. come across many difficulties34. knocked me over35. calculate on36. in particular37. Now that youve got a chance38. cant figure out39. end up with40. blocked out41. in a way42. that a storm was on the
79、way43. was named after44. had stopped45. have your hands hurt四、单项选择46. A47. A48. C49. B50. C51. D52. A53. D54. D55. D56. B57. B58. D59. B60. C61. B62. D63. D64. C65. C五、完形填空66. A67. C68. D69. A70. B71. C72. A73. D74. A75. B76. B77. C78. D79. B80. C81. A82. D83. C84. D85. B六、阅读理解86. C87. A88. D89. A9
80、0. C91. C92. A93. C94. C95. D96. A97. A98. A99. B七、短文7选5(5选5等)100. E101. C102. G103. A104. D八、补全短文105. warmer106. a107. with108. Since109. visitors110. occurred111. as112. hanging113. which114. After九、短文改错(不分行)115. eager改为eagerly116. an改为a117. All改为Both118. by改为with119. long改为soon120. followed改为following121. there改为which122. so后的they改为we123. 去掉interested前的had124. Before改为After
