1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家Unit2 What is happiness to you 同步练习(八)总分 100分 时间 45 分钟 成绩评定 _预习作业 I . 根据首字母或中文提示补全单词：(每题2分，共20分)1. A He finished the report under the g_ of the professor.2. B Dont bother me when I am _ off my feet.3. A We were all weak from h_ not having had food for over fourteen hours.4. B Drivers
2、 must not exceed (超过) a m_ of 55 miles an hour.5. A He made the story so v_ that we all believed it.6. B Children lose their _ (天真) as they grow older.7. B Those are the problems that _ (青春期) boys between the ages of 13 and 18 have to face.8. B If you press the switch, the light comes on _ (立即).9. A
3、 His _ (动机) was so strong that we doubted he could fail.10. B My familys health and _ (安全) are of the greatest importance to me.课堂作业 II. 用所给的短语填空： (每题2分，共20分)focus . on, assist . with , look back on, take care of, take time, at that point, at work, in a rush, in life, ahead of,1. B When the tap was
4、opened, the water came out _.2. A _, the professor got up and left the room.3. A I like to _ my high-school days, which were among the happiest in my life.4. A Do you think everyone makes mistakes _?5. A Tom is a quick walker and soon got _ the others.6. B I think it will _ to make changes in the la
5、w.7. A He finds it hard to _ his thoughts _ one thing for longer than five minutes.8. A When I was his age I was _ day and night.9. A He was very happy to _ him _ his mathematics.10. A I will _ these books and return them as soon as possible.III. 阅读理解：（每题5分，共40分） A (2006年安徽高考题)To extinguish (熄灭) dif
6、ferent kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers have been invented. They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out. Most portable (手提式的) kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on small fires. The law requires ships, trains, buses and planes to carry extin
7、guishers.Since fuel, oxygen and heat must be present in order for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire. If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out. The cooling method is the most common way to pu
8、t out a fire. Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get.Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen. This is usually done by covering the fire with sand, steam or some other things. A blanket may be used do cover a small fire.A third method is
9、 called separation, which includes removing the fuel, or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.The method that is used to put out a fire depends upon the type of fire. Fires have been grouped in three classes. Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like are called Class A fire
10、s. These materials usually help keep the fire on. Such fires can be stopped most readily by cooling with water.1. A If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the follow should be ready there for you to use?A. SandB. WaterC. A blanket.D. An extinguisher.2. A To cover a small piece of burning wood with
11、a basin in order to stop the fire is an example of .A. separating the fire B. reducing the heatC. removing the fuel D. cutting off the oxygen3. A In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about .A. when it breaks outB. how it comes aboutC. what kind it isD. where it takes place4. B
12、 What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. Another class of firesB. Another type of extinguishersC. How fires break out.D. How fires can be prevented. B (2006年重庆高考题)Tragedy at the CircusIn yesterdays circus (马戏团) show, a tiger suddenly attacked its trainer and had to be
13、 shot dead. As the circus packed up and left, circus officials said the show would go on, even without tigers.However, the officials cant simply turn a blind eye to the ethical problems left behind. Even before this tragedy (悲剧), animal rights activists protested against keeping wild animals in unna
14、tural conditions and forcing them to suffer for the profit (利润) of circus organizers.It is now time for us to take effective steps to make sure that circus animals are treated properly.*Circus Safe for AnimalsOur circus recently suffered a most tragic event in its history. While we are thankful for
15、the pity from the public, we are also astonished by the opinion expressed in “Tragedy at the Circus.”First, our performing animals are not taken from the wild. As to the ethical problems. we always believe humans and animals canand shouldlive together nicely. To us, the performing animals are repres
16、entatives of their species (物种), and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species. Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts. Life in the “wild” is unsafe, but a
17、continuous struggle for existence. To overlook these realities is the greatest fault against the animal kingdom.This circus has proven that animals are stronger and smarter than we could imagine. Within the circus is a joyful atmosphere for both animals and humans: people are educated, and species s
18、aved.5. A What is the main purpose of the first passage? A. To show pity for the performing animals. B. To express worries about animal trainers safety. C. To deal with the difficult situations of the circus. D. To call for action to protect circus animals.6. A What will the circus most probably do?
19、A. Take no notice of the tragedy.B. Continue its performances.C. Use fewer wild animals.D. Limit its profit.7. B What does the circus think of its performing animals?A. They are as clever as human beings.B. They struggle continuously with human beings for existence.C. They are helpful in saving thei
20、r species.D. They have equally natural living conditions as wild animals.8. B What is the most probable relationship between the two passages?A. A public request and a newspaper report.B. A newspaper article and a reply to it.C. Two parts of a newspaper article.D. Two newspaper reports.课外作业 IV. 书面表达
21、 （本题共20分） 请根据以下5幅图画提供的信息,用英语写一篇短文。图中的年轻人名叫李华。注意:1. 词数:100左右; 2. 参考词汇:人才-talent 口译员-interpreter。答案I. 1. guidance 2. rushed 3. hunger 4. maximum 5. vivid 6. innocence 7. adolescent 8. instantly / immediately 9. motivation 10. securityII. 1. in a rush 2. At that point 3. look back on 4. in life 5. ahea
22、d of 6. take time 7. focus . on 8. at work 9. assist . with 10. take care ofIII.DDCA DBCBIV. One possible version: Li Hua is a young man, my neighbor. Up to now he hasnt found a job yet. Maybe you wonder why. He was once advised to learn to use computer, but he thought it was difficult. When he saw
23、others learning English, he shook his head, saying it was too hard to remember the new words. As to science and technology, in his opinion, it was too difficult to understand. What is he fond of? He enjoys watching TV, playing cards, smoking and so on. Its hard for him to give up all these. Not long ago, he was eager to seek for a job. When he knew that talents are greatly needed, such as computer engineers, English interpreters and technicians, he sighed and regretted the time he had wasted.- 4 - 版权所有高考资源网
