1、UNIT 1 PEOPLE OF ACHIEVEMENTSection Assessing Your Progress & Video Time基础测评. 根据句意及汉语提示写出正确单词1. The printer is the most commonly used output (仪器) after the monitor.2. Youll have a few moments to prepare your speech, so you can make a (草稿) first.3. It is said that Bill wants to spend a large (金额) on
2、modernising the farm.4. The freshmen have made (显著的) progress in their studies.5. Do you still remember our (邂逅) on campus last summer?6. The (教授) told his students to relate theory with practice.7. London is very different today, and few people (忧伤) the passing of the old city.8. They are ready to
3、take action regardless of the (结果).9. I have a very dear friend named Donna who has a (酷爱) for opera.10. The emperor (逃跑) to the west and left the governing of the state to his son.答案:1. device2. draft3. sum4. remarkable5. encounter6. professor7. mourn8. consequence9. passion10. fled. 单句语法填空1. As is
4、 reported, it has been 100 years since Tsinghua University(found).2. As the dark clouds disappeared, the moon (gradual) came into view.3. The local government is (commit) to creating a perfect investment environment.4. conclusion, Id like to say how much Ive enjoyed staying here.5. As is (apparent)
5、shown in the chart above, there are about 10% students supporting the idea.6. the circumstances, it seemed better not to tell him about the accident.7. She studied hard, and a consequence she passed the examination.8. It is widely acknowledged people cannot succeed or achieve their targets without a
6、 strong will and persistence.9. As everyone can see, education is vital the countrys future.10. One day while he was working as a lorry driver he had a close encounter death.答案:1. was founded2. gradually3. committed4. In5. apparently6. Under/In7. as8. that9. to/for10. with. 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空sum up, ta
7、ke up a position, come to power, insist on, commit oneself to, due to, see . as ., on end, knock on, mistake . for .1. A woman him a well-known actor, and asked him for his signature.2. In 2004, I moved to New York to at The New Yorker. 3. When Hitler , many people were forced to leave their country
8、.4. Frank has been punished by his parents his carelessness in the examination. 5. It rained heavily in the town , causing a serious flood.6. In such a case I will whatever I think is right.7. Gerald will open the debate and I will .8. The banks have boost profits by reducing costs.9. We the door bu
9、t there was no one there.10. We him the best man for the job, who works hard and can cooperate with his colleagues well.答案:1. mistook; for2. take up a position3. came to power4. due to5. on end6. insist on7. sum up8. committed themselves to9. knocked on10. see; as. 语法专练1. I will always remember the
10、first lesson was given by Miss Liu.2. She showed the visitors around the museum, the construction of _had taken more than three years.3. Ill never forget the day I first met him.4. This is the house I lived two years ago.5. I dont know the reason he said so.6. He has three sons, none of is an engine
11、er.7. He is from the south, we can hear from his accent.8. I bought some books, five of were English novels.9. Mr. Smith, I have learned a lot, is a famous scientist.10. I often visit my English teacher, help is important to me.答案:1. that2. which3. when4. where5. why6. whom7. as8. which9. from whom1
12、0. whose提升测评. 阅读理解AWhile famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Centre for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the centre stage.Their efforts have been pr
13、oven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prizewhich is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architectureon February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of
14、Art(CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectu
15、ral space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线)of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and c
16、orridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wangs works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said T
17、adao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. “That is only evidence that traditions once existed,” he said.“Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In
18、fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created,” he said.“Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really a
19、re,” said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise,the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.1. Wangs winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are _.A. following the latest world trendB. getting international recognitionC. working h
20、arder than ever beforeD. relying on foreign architects解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中“Their efforts have been proven fruitful.”以及“He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.”可知,他们的努力被证明是卓有成效的。他是第一个获得这个奖项的中国公民。由此可以判断,王澍能够获得2012年普利兹克建筑奖,是得到了国际上的认可。故正确答案为B。答案:B2. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan cam
21、pus most?A. Its hilly environment.B. Its large size.C. Its unique style.D. Its diverse functions.解析:细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,这个校区的风格完全不同于国内大多数大学校园的风格,它的建筑曲线完美地配合了山丘的起伏,形成了独特的景色,这个独特的风格让参观者感到惊讶,故正确答案为C。答案:C3. What made Wangs architectural design a success?A. The mixture of different shapes.B. The balance of E
22、ast and West.C. The use of popular techniques.D. The harmony of old and new.解析:细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知,王澍的作品表现出了对现代建筑和传统知识的深刻了解,通过这种平衡,他创建了一种新型的中国建筑。由此可以判断出,他之所以成功,是因为他找到了新旧之间的和谐,故正确答案为D。答案:D4. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A. Spread them to the world.B. Preserve them at museu
23、ms.C. Teach them in universities.D. Recreate them in practice.解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The study of traditions should be combined with practice.”可知,传统的学习应该与实践相结合。故正确答案为D。答案:DBIn 1812,the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a centurymos
24、t experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719but nobody wanted to do it professionally. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy(识字) rate in England was under 50%.Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something lik
25、e “By a lady”.Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral, or just plain bad.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and who
26、se charactersfrom Oliver Twist to Tiny Timwere held up as moral touch-stones. Today Dickens greatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon(名人堂) of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings
27、 readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to 1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. Its partly true that Dickens style of writin
28、g attracted audiences from all walks of life. Its partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But its also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the centre. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens
29、such a distinguished writer. But as the 209th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possibleand important for our own cultureto understand how he made himself a lasting one.5. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?A. They were difficult to understand.B. They w
30、ere popular among the rich.C. They were seen as nearly worthless.D. They were written mostly by women.解析:细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral, or just plain bad.”可知,在大多数情况下,18世纪的英国小说被看不起,被认为是愚蠢的、邪恶的、坏透了的。 与C选项中的worthless基本一致,故选C。答案:C6. Dickens is compared wit
31、h the Mona Lisa in the text to stress _.A. his reputation in FranceB. his interest in modern artC. his success in publicationD. his importance in literature解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中“Today Dickens greatness is unchallenged.”可知,文章把狄更斯与蒙娜丽莎比较,是利用蒙娜丽莎在艺术界的地位来类比狄更斯在文学界的地位。答案:D7. What is the authors purpose in writ
32、ing the text?A. To remember a great writer.B. To introduce an English novel.C. To encourage studies on culture.D. To promote values of the Victorian age.解析:写作意图题。根据最后一段中“No one will ever know what mix of talent, . how he made himself a lasting one.”可知,本文是为了纪念狄更斯这位伟大的作家。答案:ACImagine a child standing
33、on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump?” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 8 Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided. 9 More than that,how should you stay moti
34、vated to achieve the goal? First,you need to evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc.Only then should you set your goals.You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to
35、 your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. 10 So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰) of thoughts can help you move forwards.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyse your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind yo
36、ur beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. 11 They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals. Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but cant become one because your eyesight is
37、 not good enough. 12 You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal. You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of settin
38、g your goals.A. This can affect your work.B. So how should you motivate yourself?C. However, this should not discourage you.D. So why should we try to set specific goals?E. They can change according to circumstances.F. Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G. Without motivation, you can
39、neither set a goal nor reach it.8. 解析:前面的句子说“动机和目标的设定是同一个硬币的两面。即同一个问题的两个方面”,后一句话说的是一个前面的实例:跳水板上的孩子由于缺少动机而不能决定跳还是不跳。中间的句子会提到没有动机将出现的结果。故选G项。答案:G9. 解析:根据“More than that”以及后面的问句“你应该如何保持动力来实现目标?”可推知前面应该是一个关于如何让你有动力的问题。故选B项。答案:B10. 解析:前面提到“有时你的心思不在你的工作上”,结合So后提出的解决方法可推知,中间应该提到前面的问题带来的影响。故选A项。答案:A11. 解析:根据前面的句意“记住:目标是灵活的。”可知它们是可以变化的。故选E项。答案:E12. 解析:前面提到“由于视力不够好,原来你想当飞行员的目标实现不了”这样的令人沮丧的情况,后面又提到“应该重新评估你的目标”,可推知中间一句应该提到前面的情况不应该让你气馁。故选C项。答案:C
