1、UNIT 3Period Four题组A基础练.单词拼写1The monkey was _(摇摆) in the tree.2Symptoms are a slight fever, headache and loss of _(食欲)3A _(北极的) bear has a preference for cold weather.4People gasped with admiration at the _(极佳的) skill of the gymnasts.5I just need to run an _(熨斗) over my shirt, then Im ready.【答案】1.sw
2、inging2.appetite3.polar4.superb5iron.短语填空1She studied painting from 1926 and also _ a commercial artist.2_, the work has been quite smooth.3The river Themes _ the North Sea.4It is fun to know as much as we can _ it.【答案】1.worked as2.Up to now3.flows into4learn about题组B提升练.七选五Ways to save money while
3、travelingWho doesnt like to save money when possible? Traveling can be expensive, but with the right strategy you can bring down the cost._1_Look for free activities. If you do a little research, youll see there are often lots of free activities in the area. Look at community calendars to see what i
4、s going on in town while you are there._2_ Museums often have a “pay what you can” day once a week and sometimes have discounted admission after a certain time of the day. _3_ Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation. I dont mind making breakfast in my room. I love having a cup
5、of coffee, but room service can be very expensive. _4_ A microwave and fridge will also be helpful for reheating leftovers. Shop at farmers markets and local stores._5_ Also, shopping at local stores allows you to taste the local cuisine without having to pay the price of a restaurant. Buy some loca
6、l fish and cook it up at your condo(公寓)What are your tips for saving money while traveling?ARent an apartment instead of having to get two rooms.BBook a room with a refrigerator, microwave or kitchen area.CTry these tips on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.DI try to never eat at att
7、ractions because they tend to raise the price.EDo a selfguided walking tour to make yourself familiar with your destination.FId rather eat in the room for breakfast and lunch and then splurge (挥霍) on a delicious dinner. GFarmers markets often lower the price of their food towards the end of the day.
8、【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。介绍了旅行时省钱的一些方法。1C由本题设空的位置可知, 要引起下文, 下文解释了旅行时省钱的一些方法, 因此C项“下次假期试试这些小窍门, 你会节省许多钱。”切题。2E由“Museums often have a pay what you can day once a week and sometimes have discounted admission after a certain time of the day(博物馆通常每周有一次尽你所能支付日, 有时在一天中的某个时间后可以打折入场)”可知,上一句应该是讲如何得到这些省钱信息,故E项“做一次自导徒步观光让
9、你自己熟悉这个目的地。”符合语境。3B由“Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation(虽然有些人可能不喜欢在度假时做饭)”可知, 前后语意转折。因此推断B项“预定一间有冰箱、微波炉或厨房区域的房间。”符合语境。4F由“I love having a cup of coffee, but room service can be very expensive(我喜欢喝杯咖啡, 但是客房服务可能很贵)”可知, 本题与前一句为因果关系。故F项“我宁愿在房间里吃早餐和午餐, 然后大吃一顿美味的晚餐。”符合语境。5G由“Sho
10、p at farmers markets and local stores(在农贸市场和当地商店购物)”可知, 本题要说明在农贸市场和当地商店购物的原因。故G项“农贸市场往往会在一天要结束时降低他们的食物价格。”符合语境。.完形填空This morning at the local gas station, I experienced a random act of kindness.I went to get gas for my lawn mower(割草机). Only _1_ a little, I prepaid $1.50.However, when I got back to t
11、he pump, I saw the _2_ shot up to $2.13, and my gas can almost overflowed. Figuring it was just a mistake, I went back to pay for the extra.However, the cashier said a woman put 2 extra dollars on my pump._3_, I asked if she was still there so I could _4_ it back to her, but the cashier said she had
12、 already _5_. So I got the rest of the change and told the cashier that I would “_6_ it forward” and give those $2 to _7_else.This simple event made me think about the concept of practicing “Random Acts of Kindness” or “Paying It Forward.” I realized this idea of _8_ others and doing it anonymously(
13、匿名) can _9_ our world in both small and huge ways. If more people practiced this concept _10_, the change would be astonishing.As a 4th grade teacher, I told my students this story and challenge them to do a good deed and not get _11_. However, a student commented that if we really wanted to help a
14、_12_ person in a nursing home, we should visit them and get to know them._13_ with the idea, the students asked if we could try this as a _14_. We actually found an organization that helps _15_ students with seniors who need companionship(陪伴) . Now we are moving forward to carry out this idea, thank
15、s to the kind student taking this story in a new and powerful direction.1A.havingBneedingCgettingDbooking2A.totalBpriceCbillDcharge3A.SurprisedBExcitedCSatisfiedDEmbarrassed4A.returnBkeepCgiveDcall5A.foundBforgotCrefusedDleft6A.driveBpayCseeDbring7A.anyoneBeveryoneCsomeoneDone8A.understandingBrespec
16、tingCappreciatingDhelping9A.discoverBcreateCchangeDexplore10A.normallyBregularlyCspeciallyDlogically11A.paid backBinvolved inCfocused onDfound out12A.disabledBlonelyCselflessDtired13A.FilledBImpressedCAssociatedDConcerned14A.universeBexpertClessonDclass15A.matchBassistCexchangeDcompare【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者在
17、加油站的一次经历。他从心里感受到了“Random Acts of Kindness”这种行为对个人和社会的影响, 也借机鼓励他的学生们去做好事。1B根据a little及$1.50可以推断, 作者只需要一点汽油。2A根据$2.13可知, 油表上显示已经加了$2.13的汽油。3A不认识的人给自己缴加油费, 作者肯定会感到惊讶。4C作者打算把2美元还给那位陌生的女士, give back “归还”。5D根据后句可知, 作者没能把钱还回去, 由此推断陌生女士已经离开。6B根据下文中的 “Paying It Forward”可知, 作者把两美元留给了下一位来加油站的人。7C作者接受的是“Random
18、Acts of Kindness”, 所以他也要把这种善意的行为传递下去, 把两美元留给其他的人。8D作者接受了别人的帮助, 而且在下文作者鼓励学生们去帮助别人。9C这种行为会感染人们, 带动人们做好事, 从而改变世界, 让世界更美好。10B如果人们经常把这种想法、理念付诸行动, 就可以给世界带来惊人的变化。11D根据上文anonymously及下文学生的评论可知, 作者建议孩子们做好事而不要被发现。12B根据下文 “seniors who need companionship”可知, 孩子提到的是在养老院里面孤独的人。13B孩子们对这个建议都很感兴趣, 认为不错, be impressed
19、with “对印象深刻”。14D作者组织孩子们一起去疗养院, 所以孩子们想以班级的形式去做好事。15A作者把孩子们分配到每位需要陪伴的老人身边, match A with B“把A和B搭配起来”。.应用文写作假定你是新华中学的学生李华, 你和在上海学习的英国朋友Tom约好周末去上海迪士尼乐园游玩, 但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件: 1表示歉意;2解释原因;3另约时间。注意: 1词数80左右;2可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。_【答案】One possible version:Dear Tom,I am indeed very sorry that I cant go
20、 to Shanghai Disney World with you on the weekend, which I have promised. I feel bad about it and want you to know what happened.Just now, my cousin, Li Qiong, who left home to Australia for his further study last year, informed me that he will return this Saturday morning. And he asked me to pick h
21、im up at the airport with his family. You know, we havent seen each other for nearly a year.I sincerely hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation. I would appreciate your allowing me to make another date to show you around Shanghai Disney World. Once again, Im sorry for any inconvenience caused.Sincerely yours,Li Hua