1、同步练习(五)必修1Unit 5Nelson Mandelaa modern hero (限时:30分钟).完形填空Well all have a heart that is already accurately showing us how true things are.Carmens mother Maria had just _1_ a serious heart attack. But without a heart transplant (移植) her life was in constant _2_Both the mother and daughter knew that t
2、he chances were very _3_: finding a donor heart that matched Marias blood type could take years. However, Carmen was determined to save her mother. She kept _4_ hospitals all over the country. Days stretched out. By Christmas, Maria had trouble walking from one end of the room to the other. Carmen l
3、ost all hope. She fell into a corner of the hospital _5_. “Are you okay?” a man asked. Carmen sobbed as she told the stranger her _6_. This middleaged man was named Frank, whose wife, Cheryl, a tender and devoted mother of four lovely children, had been in hospital with a brain disease and wouldnt _
4、7_ it through the night. _8_, an idea came to Franks mind. He knew Cheryl had always wanted to donate something from herself.After reviewing the data, doctors _9_ Frank that his wifes heart was by some miracle a perfect fit for Carmens mother. They were able to _10_ the transplant.That cold night, w
5、hen Cheryl was _11_ dead, Frank came to knock at Marias door. She was _12_ for Franks family as she had been doing every day recently. Though Maria had never met Frank before, they both felt a strange bond as they hugged and cried.On New Years Eve, Carmen _13_ Cheryls funeral (葬礼) with Franks family
6、, who were singing their favorite song My heart will go on.One day later, on New Years Day, Maria _14_ with Cheryls heart. Yes, Cheryls loving heart would go on, for it was _15_ in another loving mothers chest.1A.suffered BsurvivedCdied Dmade2A.change BdangerCdisorder Dpain3A.small BbigCpossible Dli
7、kely4A.finding BphoningCtouring Dinterrupting5A.crying BsleepingCdoubting Dthinking6A.idea BstoryCthought Daccident7A.put BsupportCpass Dmake8A.Hurriedly BSuddenlyCCalmly DDevotionally9A.informed BwarnedCcongratulated Dreminded10A.give up Bcarry outCsearch after Dput off11A.noticed BpredictedCfound
8、Ddeclared12A.praying BbeggingCdecorating Dsinging13A.attended BjoinedCvisited Dpassed14A.passed away Bwoke upCleft behind Ddressed up15A.active BaliveCnecessary Dchangeable.阅读理解ACredit cards let people buy things now and pay for them over months or even years. But some people get deep into debt. Som
9、e banks have terms and charges that can make it harder for people to pay off that debt. In the United States, there are calls for stronger government supervision of the credit card industry. They_offer_economic_power_at_a_price. In 2004, Americans had about $800 billion in credit card debt. Now they
10、 own about $968 billion.Critics say banks made it too easy to get credit cards. But that may be changing. The crisis in the housing and credits markets is beginning to affect the credit card industry. More payments are late. Charges for late payments are a growing source of profit for banks. But lat
11、e payments can also signal bad debts.The central bank, the Federal Reserve, says twothirds of American banks have recently reported tighter lending requirements. Many people report having their credit limits reduced without warning.Some lawmakers are concerned that cardholders do not have enough pro
12、tections from what critics say are abusive policies. These include actions like raising interest rates because of an unrelated event. Also, banks may raise the chances of a late payment by changing monthly payment dates for credit cards.According to a survey, 82% of Americans think credit cards prov
13、ide a valuable service. But a majority, 58%, say they do not trust credit card companies. And three out of four think the government should regulate the industry more closely. Three out of four people feel there is always some condition that makes a card less appealing than the company made it sound
14、. And a little more than half say they have had a card that was not as good as they expected. But close to 80% say no one really reads the terms and conditions when they sign up for a credit card.16What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably mean?AWe can enjoy more convenience
15、using credit cards.BCredit cards can improve your buying power.CWe can buy things at lower prices using credit cards.DCredit cards bring more card debt as well as convenience.17Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?ABanks are making it harder for people to get credit cards.BSome people
16、s credit limits have been reduced.CIt is more difficult to borrow money from some banks.DBanks are receiving more charges from late payments.18Which of the following can be a case of abusive policies?ABanks make credit cards look more attractive.BBanks ignore the danger of bad debts.CBanks raise int
17、erest rates with no good reason.DBanks put off monthly payment dates.19What can we know from the text?ABanks actually prefer to see more late payment.BPeople should be more careful when applying for a credit card.CThe US government provides better protection for cardholders.DThe majority of American
18、s dont think much of credit cards.20What is the main idea of the last paragraph?ACredit cards are still very well received in America. BCredit cards dont live up to some peoples expectations. CMany people dont believe in credit card companies. DThe results of a survey about credit cards in Americans
19、.BYou love Jay Chous songs and you can sing some quite well. So you make a video of your performance and post it online for your friends to see. But what if this led to something beyond your wildest imaginationa career in music?Canadian teenager Justin Bieber, 16, has just had the magical experience
20、: He posted homemade videos of his versions of songs by American singer Chris Brown online for his relatives. He received a phone call from Brown, telling him how much he liked his performance. His singing eventually earned him a fan base and a record contract. After releasing a popular EP (extended
21、 play密纹唱片) record in November 2009, his album My World 2.0 came out.Bieber sings ballads and songs about puppy love. But is he just another gooey (甜腻的) teen idol? David Malitz, a columnist with The Washington Post, doesnt think so. “If we truly want the best for American children, let us pause and g
22、ive thanks for Justin Bieber,” he writes. “After years of humdrum bubblegum (乏味的摇滚舞曲) from Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers, the 16yearold has thrown a candycoated wrench (扭转) into Disneys heartthrob (甜心) assembly line (生产线) by giving young fans something worth screaming their lungs out for: lovab
23、le pop songs.”From a boy who grew up below the poverty line with his divorced mom to a star who caused nearriots (近乎失控) in shopping malls, even Bieber himself cant believe his overnight fame, although his kind of success is becoming more and more common in the Internet era.Interested in hockey (冰球),
24、 the national sport of Canada, the boy once put up pictures of players on the walls of his bedroom. He dreamed of being a hockey star and used to practice signing his autograph (签名). He doesnt need practice now. He signs autographs, if the girls can get close enough, as a music star.21What did Chris
25、 Brown think of Justin Biebers singing?AHe didnt like it.BHe liked it very much.CHe didnt say anything.DHe supported Justin Bieber.22Who is a columnist?AChris Brown. BJay Chou.CDavid Malitz. DMiley Cyrus.23What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?AHe had a happy family.BHis family was very poor o
26、nce.CHis family was rich.DHis family helped him a lot.24Whats Justin Biebers hobby?ASinging. BHockey.CSigning. DMaking records.25Whats the best title of the passage?AJustin Biebers overnight success.BJustin Biebers common experience.CJustin Biebers life.DJustin Biebers records.课时作业(五).文章告诉我们,在生活中要有爱
27、心,给别人无私的爱,只有这样才能将爱传承下去,才是人间大爱。1B根据后文的but可知,虽然得了严重的心脏病,但是死里逃生,还活着。2B根据前后文语境Carmen到处给母亲找配型的心脏及but可知,虽然活过来了,但一直没有脱离生命危险。3A根据文中可知,寻找血型合适的配型心脏需要等很多年,所以实施心脏移植手术的希望很渺茫。4B根据语境可知,Carmen只能通过坚持给世界各地方的医院打电话的方式寻找移植的心脏,不可能亲自到世界各地去,所以此处只有打电话贴近实际。5A根据文中lost all hope可知,Carmen因绝望而在医院一角哭泣。6B根据前后文可知,Carmen把自己母亲的情况告诉了Fr
28、ank,只有story最合适。7D根据后文可知,Frank的妻子得了脑病,但是没能挺过那一晚,make it意为“达到,做到”,此处为“挺过,熬住”。8B根据前后文可知,Frank和Carmen是刚刚认识的,所以Frank要把妻子的心脏捐给Carmen的母亲的念头是听完Carmen母亲的故事后突然闪现的。9A根据review和perfect fit可知,医生经过检验数据后通知Frank他妻子的心脏很适合给Carmen的母亲做移植。10B根据前文可知,他们之间能进行心脏移植。carry out意为“实施、施展”。11D医生宣告病人死亡是很严肃、慎重的事情,用declared最合适。12A根据前文
29、可知,Carmen每天都在为Frank的家人祈祷。13A根据语意可知,参加Frank妻子的葬礼,只有attend最合适。join意为“加入,成为一份子”;visit意为“参加,访问”;pass意为“经过”。14B根据全文语境可知,心脏移植一天后Carmen的母亲就醒了。15BFrank妻子充满爱心的心脏将永远存在,因为它跳动在另一个有爱心的母亲的胸腔里。.A文章主要介绍了现在在美国许多人由于使用信用卡,欠下很多的债务。通过调查有关的问题,提醒大家慎重使用信用卡。16D句意猜测题。根据本段的信息Credit cards let people buy things now and pay for
30、them over months or even years. But some people get deep into debt. Some banks have terms and charges that can make it harder for people to pay off that debt. 看出,信用卡在给人们带来方便的同时,也带来了债务。17A细节理解题。第三段的Many people report having their credit limits reduced without warning. 说明B项是正确的;第三段的says twothirds of A
31、merican banks have recently reported tighter lending requirements.说明C项是正确的;第二段的Charges for late payments are a growing source of profit for banks.说明D项是正确的;从第二段的Critics say banks made it too easy to get credit cards. 看出A项是不正确的。18C细节理解题。从第四段的These include actions like raising interest rates because of
32、 an unrelated event. 看出,银行没有任何的理由就提高利率。19B推理判断题。根据这篇文章,美国的很多人因为使用信用卡,而欠下很多的债,通过这篇文章提醒大家,办信用卡要慎重。20D段落大意题。从最后一段提供的数据看是在美国有关信用卡的调查结果。B文章讲述了十六岁的加拿大男孩Justin Bieber把自己唱的歌曲做成录像,通过网络一夜成名的故事。21B细节理解题。从第二段的He received a phone call from Brown, telling him how much he liked his performance.可找到答案。22C细节理解题。从第三段的
33、David Malitz, a columnist with The Washington Post, doesnt think so.可找到答案。23B推理判断题。从第四段的From a boy who grew up below the poverty line with his divorced mom可得出答案。24B细节理解题。从最后一段的Interested in hockey, the national sport of Canada, the boy once put up pictures of players on the walls of his bedroom. He dreamed of being a hockey star and used to practice signing his autograph.可找到答案。25A主旨大意题。纵览全文可得出答案。