1、Unit 3 A taste of English humour一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空1What was Jeffs _(react) when you told him about the job?2My English teacher suggested that I should learn from my_(fail) and hoped I could do better next time.3The judge didnt believe his _(explain) that he had stolen the money in order to give it to
2、 charity.4But I am not persuaded that he, or anybody else, offers _(convince) answers.5The boy is _(particular) interested in making model planes.6A boy shouted in my _(direct) across the playground.7She _(whisper) a few words weakly before she fell down.8Childrens TV nowadays is much more _(enterta
3、in)9They were dancing and singing on the square, much to the _(amuse) of passersby.10The boy was _(slide) on the ice, but suddenly he lost his balance and fell down.答案：1、reaction 2、failure 3、explanation 4、convincing 5、particularly 6、direction 7、whispered 8、entertaining 9、amusement 10、sliding二、用所给短语的
4、适当形式填空1The teacher _what the students had done in the holiday.2Everyone makes mistakes, but the real test is how you _them.3It is usually easier to _the meaning of a word in a given context.4The water supply in that city_for several days because of pollution.5The school is rather _for equipment.6Eve
5、rybody thought this young actor would have a bright future after he _two films.答案：1、was content with 2、react to 3、pick out 4、was cut off 5、badly off 6、starred in三、完成句子She _from thousands of applicants for the job.她从数千申请这份工作的人中被挑选出来。_ . Courage is doing what youre afraid to do.振作起来，勇气就是做你不敢做的事。They h
6、ad to _through the mud.他们不得不小心地沿着泥泞的路前行。The town _from the rest of the world due to heavy snow.由于暴雪小镇与外界隔绝了。By getting the design right, you can _on accidents.改进设计可以减少意外事故。_the carrots before you put them into the pot.把胡萝卜切碎后再放进锅里。Accidents are often caused by drivers who try to _ .司机超车常常造成意外事故。答案：w
7、as picked outPick yourself uppick their way was cut offcut downCut upcut in四、阅读理解Best CompaniesShine United (Madison, Wisconsin)In the past five years, this Wisconsinbased advertising agency has shared more than $500,000 in profits with its employees through the companys ShineShares program. The age
8、ncy partnered with the University of Wisconsins oncology department to develop the Ride, a biking event that benefits cancer research. Employees also get snacks every day, “Beer Thirty” on Thursdays, and Summer Fridays, a program that lets employees leave at noon. GroundFloor Media (Denver, Colorado
9、) The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime, anywhere. Headquarters are in a former warehouse downtown, near Coors Field. The offices are spread around the central space that doubles as a wet bar every Thursday when the companys “beer club” br
10、ings in a new brew.Ergodyne (St. Paul, Minnesota)The St. Paulbased company has grown to operate out of a retired storehouse with plenty of natural light. Rules about dressing? “Wear something.” Its purpose? To create cool, comfortable, and tough safety workwear for those who need it to get the job d
11、one. Ergodyne has around 50 employees, who enjoy hotdish cookoffs, tickets to sporting events, and at least one happy hour every quarter. Southwest Michigan First (Kalamazoo, Michigan) Its family first at this Michigan economic development advising agency. CEO Ron Kitchens says that in the past year
12、, the company has made a push to go green, initially started by the millennial employees who make up half the agencys workforce. A new staff position was created for the purpose of making sure every employee is able to balance working and cheering at their kids sporting events or going fishing.【文章大意
13、】本文是一篇广告类应用文，主要介绍了四个最好的公司。它们有的和员工分享利润并给员工提供零食和啤酒，有的鼓励员工陪伴家人，有的允许员工在任何时候任何地点工作，有的允许员工穿着随意的衣服。【难句分析】The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that employees work anytime，anywhere.(第2个小标题第一句) 分析：该句为主从复合句。句中“that employees work anytime，anywhere”为that引导的表语从句。 译文：在这家位于丹佛的中等规模的
14、公关公司工作的重点是员工可以在任何时间任何地点工作。1Whats the purpose of the ShineShares program?ATo raise money for a research.BTo let employees leave earlier.CTo share the companys benefits.DTo partner with a local university.答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第一段第一句“In the past five years, this Wisconsinbased advertising agency has shared
15、more than $500,000 in profits with its employees through the companys ShineShares program.”可知，在过去的五年时间里，这家位于威斯康星州的广告代理公司通过ShineShares项目和公司员工分享了五十万美元的利润；据此可知，ShineShares项目的目的在于和员工分享利润，故C项正确。2What does Southwest Michigan First encourage their employees to do?ATo accompany their families.BTo create new
16、 staff positions.CTo join in cooking competitions.DTo enjoy themselves in sporting events.答案与解析：A考查推理判断。根据第四段第一句的“Its family first”和最后一句“A new staff position was created for the purpose of making sure every employee is able to balance working and cheering at their kids sporting events or going fishi
17、ng.”可知，该公司创立了新的职位，目的是保证每个员工能平衡工作和在孩子的运动会中加油或钓鱼的安排；据此可以判断，该公司鼓励员工陪伴家人，做A项正确。3Which company allows its staff a flexible working time?AShine United.BGroundFloor Media.CSouthwest Michigan First.DErgodyne.答案与解析：B考查细节理解。根据第二段第一句“The key for workers at this midsize public relations firm in Denver is that e
18、mployees work anytime，anywhere.”可知，在该中等规模的公关公司工作的重点是员工可以在任何时间任何地点工作；据此可知，GroundFloor Media公司允许员工有弹性的工作时间，故B项正确。4What can we know about the companies mentioned in the text?AThey offer employees financial support.BThey care about employees happiness.CThey have strict rules about dressing.DThey have tr
19、aining programs.答案与解析：B考查推理判断。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了四个通过自己的政策为员工谋幸福的公司：Shine United公司与员工分享利润，为员工提供零食；GroundFloor Media公司允许员工有弹性的工作时间；Ergodyne公司允许员工任意穿着以创造轻松安全的工作环境；Southwest Michigan First公司鼓励员工陪伴家人。故B项正确。五、短文改错As the saying goes, chance favored the prepared mind. I learned this from one of my experience.I
20、was not chosen as member of the volleyball team of our school. Because of this, I decided to give up play volleyball. Luckily, my best friend stopped me but pointed out that it was my laziness and poor preparation which led to my failure. After that, I practiced playing volleyball on every day. When
21、 another chance of trying out arrived, I was full prepared and tried my best. As a result, I was selected and became an important player on our school team. From this, I am firmly convincing that we are able to seize a chance as long as I get well prepared.答案：As the saying goes, chance the prepared
22、mind. I learned this from one of my .I was not chosen as member of the volleyball team of our school. Because of this, I decided to give up volleyball. Luckily, my best friend stopped me pointed out that it was my laziness and poor preparation led to my failure. After that, I practiced playing volleyball every day. When another chance of trying out arrived, I was prepared and tried my best. As a result, I was selected and became an important player on our school team. From this, I am firmly that we are able to seize a chance as long as get well prepared.
