1、双基限时练(一)Learning to learn.单词拼写1After three years of studying English in America, Mary can speak the language _ (流利地)答案fluently2The Roman Empire _ (存在) for several centuries.答案existed3There are 1.3 _ (十亿) people in China.答案billion4My job lacks _ (多样性); Im doing the same thing all the time.答案variety5W
2、e all _ (鞠躬) to the Queen as she came out.答案bowed6Her parents gave her so much money that shes got no _ (动力) to get a job.答案motivation7Although he had failed many times, he refused to admit _ (击败)答案defeat8A high _ (百分比) of the female staff are parttime workers.答案percentage9When we are on holiday in
3、Greece, we live like the _ (本地人)答案natives10Even a small success gives you a sense of _ (成就)答案achievement.单句语法填空(不多于3个单词)1Success lies in hard work. The _ (hard) you work, the _ (great) progress you will make.答案与解析harder; greater考查了the比较级.the比较级结构，意为“越越”。2A group of _ (policeman) on horseback attract
4、ed a lot of _ (passerby)答案与解析policemen；passersby 考查了policewoman和passerby的复数。policewoman的复数形式为policewomen; passerby是在中心词passer后加s。3The openair celebration has been put _ because of the bad weather.答案与解析off句意：由于天气不好，户外庆祝被推迟了。put off“推迟”。4We can hardly imagine him _(finish) the hard work alone.答案与解析fin
5、ishingfinish作imagine的宾语， finish用动名词形式， him用作finishing的逻辑主语。5He put _ his hand to catch the teachers attention.答案与解析up本题表示“举手”，用put up。6He looked _ his cartoon books to read but didnt find one at last, so he asked his mother for help.答案与解析forlook for“寻找”。7All the people present _ the party were his s
6、upporters.答案与解析at根据对本题题干的分析，大意应为“所有出席/参加晚会的人”， present“出席的”作定语时后置，与介词at连用。8Without the sun, none of the living things _ exist on earth.答案与解析would本句是对现在情况的虚拟，without相当于if there were no sun，主句要用would动词原形。.阅读理解AIs your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion (伙伴) to your fa
7、mily, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog，you will have a lot of troubles.Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the possible problems before buying a dog. Even if the children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really responsible for seeing t
8、hat the animal is properly cared for. If you dont know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a young dog. In reading about the different breeds (种类) you should know that a dog described (描述) as very alert
9、(机敏灵活的) may be too active. When a book describes a dog as an excellent hunting dog, it probably means that the dog wont be happy living in a small house. Dog breeds vary (变化) in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd (牧羊犬). This is because it pr
10、ovides protection as well as companionship (陪伴). The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may be too powerful for children to control. If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy to train. They dont need to be walked daily, s
11、ince they can exercise in the home.1According to the passage, one can get information about different kinds of dogs _.A. by going to the libraryB. by asking someone who has enough experience about different kinds of dogsC. by buying a dog and training itD. by reading books about dogs答案与解析D根据文章第二段：“I
12、f you dont know much about dogs, it is a good idea to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs, as well as books about how to train a young dog.”可知我们可以通过阅读来了解更多的关于狗的知识。故D项正确。2The German shepherd is a popular dog _.A. because it is easy to trainB. because it is big and strong C. beca
13、use it is powerful and friendlyD. because it is alert and active答案与解析C根据文章第二段：“One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd(牧羊犬)This is because it provides protection as well as companionship(陪伴)”可知德国牧羊犬受欢迎是因为它们可以提供保护和陪伴，故C项正确。3Which is the best topic of the passage?A. The care and
14、 proper selection of dogs for families.B. Different breeds of dogs.C. Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for.D. Different kinds of books about dogs. 答案与解析A根据文章第一段“Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a pleasant companion(伙伴) to your family, but if you choose th
15、e wrong kind of dog，you will have a lot of troubles. ”可知本文主要讲述的是对于宠物狗的选择和照顾。故A项正确。BMoney and HappinessA Guide to Living the good lifeAuthor: Laura RowleyPublisher: Wiley (March 1, 2005)Laura Rowley makes us all understand the moneyhappiness connection in our own lives so that we spend our time and o
16、ur efforts wisely. She offers insight that every reader can use to make smarter decisions that will lead to living a rich life in every possible definition of the term.The Happiness MakeoverHow to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every DayAuthor: M. J. RyanPublisher: Broadway (May 10, 2005)Ryans
17、 own desire to be happier first led (引领) her to study what is known about happiness from brain science, psychology, and the wisdom traditions of the world. The Happiness Makeover draws on this wideranging knowledge and presents a plan that will help you：Clear away happiness hindrances (障碍物) like wor
18、ry, fear, envy, and grudgesDiscover happiness boosters like meaningful work, challenge, and gratitudeLearn to think optimistically(乐观地)(it is really possible！)Find daily ways to truly enjoy, even relish, the moments of your life happinessThe Science Behind Your SmileAuthor: Daniel NettlePublisher: O
19、xford University Press (July 1, 2005)This is the first book to look thoroughly at what happiness is and how it works. Nettle examines whether people are basically happy or unhappy, whether success can make us happy, why some people are happier than others, and much more.Hormones (荷尔蒙), health, and H
20、appinessAuthor: Steven F. HotzePublisher: Forrest Publishing (April, 2005)Dr Steven Hotze is leading a wellness revolution that advances a new model of health care. In Hormones, Health, and Happiness you are shown how to reach and maintain optional cell, tissue (身体组织), and organ (器官) functioning so
21、that you can enjoy a better quality of life.4At least how many books are written by women according to the passage above?A. 4. B. 3.C. 2. D. 1.答案与解析C第一本书Money and Happiness的描述里有She offers insight that every reader can use to make smarter decisions.可以判断作者Laura Rowley为女性。第二本书The Happiness Makeover的描述里
22、有Ryans own desire to be happier first led(引领) her to study what is known about happiness.可以判断作者M. J. Ryan 为女性。因此说至少有两本的作者为女性。5Whose model will possibly help readers obtain health naturally(自然地)?A. Laura Rowleys. B. Ryans. C. Daniel Nettles.D. Steven FHotzes.答案与解析D第四段“Dr Steven Hotze is leading a wel
23、lness revolution that advances a new model of health care.”正在率领一次推进卫生保健新模式的健康革命。四本书中只有这一本提到health。因此答案为D。6Which book is the result of the authors own need to know more about happiness?A. Hormones, Health, and Happiness.B. Money and Happiness.C. The Happiness Makeover.D. The Science Behind Your Smile.答案与解析C第二段“Ryans own desire to be happier first led(引领)her to study what is known about happiness.Ryan”自己想要更加幸福的欲望引领她去研究，由此可知答案为C。
