1、Unit 4 Stage and screen Starting out & Understanding Ideas 一、单词拼写1.He started to _(鼓掌) and the others joined in.2.Poisonous or _(爆炸性的) gases must be removed, especially in coal mines.3.He is chiefly famous for his love _(诗歌).4.He is also an _(充满活力的) orator who can hold the interest of his audience w
2、ith little effort.5.It was an event that would _(使改观) my life.6.There are various _(技巧) for dealing with industrial pollution.7.There are two _(版本) of the game, a long one and a short one.8.She is seeking _(报复) for the murder of her husband.9.The book aims to cover all _(方面) of city life.10.Loose cl
3、othing gives you greater freedom of _(运动).二、翻译题11.他走到门口时, 发现自己被一个陌生人跟着。(fmd+宾语+done)When he arrived at the door, he _ _ _ by a stranger.12.他跑得如此快, 以至于没人能追上他。(so.that)He _ _ _ _ nobody can catch up with him.13._(这背后的关键原因之一是) while a book usually takes a few days to read, a movie typically lasts under
4、 two hours.14.The voices themselves sounded really uniquesome of the female voices _(如此高以至于我确信它们能击碎玻璃)!15.Does this mean _(它比莎士比亚戏剧更容易理解)?三、阅读理解 Life is full of funny moments, and not just for humans. Over the years, studies by various groups have suggested that monkeys, dogs and even rats love a go
5、od laugh. People, meanwhile, have been laughing since they could talk. Jaak Panksepp, a professor at Bowling Green State University, US, said he would not be surprised if positive feelings could be produced in some animals. Dolphins, for example, have long attracted animal researchers because of the
6、 complex(复杂的) ways in which they communicate: a rich variety of sounds of different rhythms. A decade ago, researchers studying dolphins at the Kolmarden Wildlife Park in Sweden noticed a set of sounds the dolphins made during playfighting. They concluded that the purpose of the sound was to suggest
7、 that the situation was pleasant and to prevent it from a real fight. Panksepp has even seen evidence of joy in crayfish (海水大龙虾). When given small amounts of drugs such as cocaine(可卡因) in a certain place, they appear to connect that location with pleasure. Given the chance, they will always return t
8、o that place, perhaps in the hope of getting more, he says. Panksepp wasnt sure if it equals the same happiness that humans get from cocaine, but said it could be in the same evolutionary category. More studies are needed to really understand animals laughter. Strangely enough, the answers may help
9、with our own desires for cures for mental illnesses. Panksepps experiments may soon lead to a new antidepressant(抗抑郁的) drug that works by using the pathways in the brain behind positive feelings and joy. Perhaps pleasure and laughter in the animal world will help solve the depression in our own spec
10、ies one day.1.Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?A.Animals Feel JoyB.Man and NatureC.Sounds Made by AnimalsD.A Long Way to Go2.What do the underlined words our own species in the last paragraph refer to?A.Animals.B.Humans.C.Sounds.D.Pleasure.3.From the passage we can learn
11、 that _.A.people learn to talk before they can laughB.animals have a very good sense of locationC.humans have known the animals happiness wellD.there is still much left to learn about animals laughter四、七选五 In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Althoug
12、h it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation. Practice your speech before the big day._ If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have
13、note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech brief and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.Remember why youve been invited to speak. If youre battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were se
14、lected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise._ Remember that fear of public speaking is very common._ Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make y
15、ou feel better._ What you say should be tailored(专门的) to why youre there and who youre speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why y
16、ou want to help these people. Keep eye contact with the crowd._ Pick one person in each section and look at him while youre speaking. After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isnt as frightenin
17、g.A.A good memory is really helpful.B.Show appreciation to your audience.C.Mention your audience in your speech.D.The more you have it memorized, the better.E.In fact, its normal to feel awkward or stressed out before a big speech.F.Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to sp
18、eak.G.The knowledge of other peoples respect for you should reduce some of the fear.答案以及解析一、1.答案：applaud2.答案：explosive3.答案：poetry4.答案：energetic5.答案：transform6.答案：techniques7.答案：versions8.答案：revenge9.答案：aspects10.答案：movement二、11.答案：found; himself; followed12.答案：runs; so; fast; that13.答案：One of the ke
19、y reasons behind this is that14.答案：were so high that I was sure they could break glass15.答案：its easier than a Shakespeare play to understand三、答案：1-3.ABD解析：1.标题归纳题。这篇文章主要讲了快乐并不是人类的专属,动物也会感到快乐。故选A。2.语义猜测题。Perhaps pleasure and laughter in the animal world will help solve the depression in our own speci
20、es one day.表示“可能在未来的某一天,动物世界的快乐和笑声将会帮助解决我们人类自己的沮丧。our own species在此处指人类,故选B。3.推理判断题。由最后一段中的More studies are needed to really understand animals laughter.可知,研究动物的笑声还有很多需要了解的,故选D。 四、答案：DGECF解析：本文是一篇说明文,就在舞台上面对观众时如何克服恐惧进行演讲提出了一些建议。 上文Practice your speech before the big day.说在这个重要的日子之前,练习你的演讲。该空对上文作补充说明
21、,D选项“你记住的越多,就会越好”切题,故选D。上文The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.说演讲组织者一定是看中了你的价值,或是你的专业技能。该空承接上文,G选项“知道其他人对你的尊敬应该会减少一些恐惧”切题,故选G。上文Remember that fear of public speaking is very common.说记住害怕公开演讲是非常常见的。该空承接上文,E选项“事实上,在重要的演讲之前,感到为难或是焦虑不安是正常的”切题,故选E。该空为段落主题句。根据下文的who youre speaking to. If speaking to a charity group. If speaking at a business conference可知这一段主要讲了要在演讲中提到你的听众,故选C。下文Pick one person in each section and look at him while youre speaking.有线索词section,故F选项“在你起身发言的时候,在脑子里把人群分成三个部分”切题,故选F。
