1、单元加餐练（一） 完形阅读组合练.完形填空I entered my office on the afternoon of December 20th and began to work.As the volunteer coordinator (协调人), I was _1_ for filling 2,500 volunteer positions in the month of December alone._2_ the phone rang.The voice on the other end _3_ herself as Kimberly.She said she was _4_ t
2、o see if there were still any positions for her son Jake, who was expecting a(n) _5_ of coming to help.She explained what a _6_ it would be for Jake to have something to _7_ since hed been diagnosed (诊断) with cancer.However, I _8_ having to tell him I could offer him very little _9_because there wer
3、e no more positions.After the phone call, I was deep in thought.Then, Mark, in charge of the pony (矮种马) rides, came in.In a(n) _10_ voice, he said, “_11_ I have to lift one more kid on one more horse, I may die.Jessica, I _12_ need another one with a strong back, even if its just for a couple of hou
4、rs.”A smile lit up my face, and I said, “I think I _13_ a guy.”And a phone call later, Jake was scheduled to _14_Mark each night through the end of the event.The next day, I made my way toward the pony rides.Jake _15_ with his back to me on the platform.Another volunteer waved at we, and Jake _16_.
5、A moment later he _17_ me and smiled.“Jessica！” he said _18_. “Thank you for getting me this _19_.Mark says Im doing a good job, and also my mom is _20_ of me！”Then Jake hugged me.I felt very happy!语篇解读：本文为记叙文。圣诞节前夕，作者为一个癌症患者安排了一次做志愿活动的机会，为此非常高兴。1A.anxiousBfamousCresponsible Dsuitable解析：选C根据“As the
6、volunteer coordinator”可知，作者负责协调工作。2A.Suddenly BFortunatelyCFinally DSlowly解析：选A作者在工作的时候，突然电话铃响了。3A.considered BviewedCmade Dintroduced解析：选D根据生活常识可知，首次给不认识的人打电话当然需要先做自我介绍。4A.coming BcallingCrunning Dleaving解析：选B根据“the phone rang”可知，Kimberly是在打电话。5A.ability BopinionCchance Dproblem解析：选C根据最后一段可知，Kimber
7、ly的儿子Jake渴望得到参加志愿活动的机会。6A.relief BsurpriseCfailure Dquestion解析：选AJake得了癌症，在家无事可做，如果他能获得一次参加志愿活动的机会，这将是一件令人欣慰的事。7A.say BdonateCneed Ddo解析：选DJake得了癌症，在家无事可做，他很想找件事做。8A.risked BregrettedCforgot Dstopped解析：选B根据“because there were no more positions”可知，作者不得不遗憾地说他为Jake找不到任何事做。9A.approval BmoneyCwork Ddoubt
8、解析：选C参见上题。10A.tired BhappyCcalm Dsweet解析：选A根据“_11_ I have to lift one more kid on one more horse, I may die”可知，Mark很疲倦。11A.Because BAsCThough DIf解析：选D根据语境可知，该句意为：如果我再将一个小孩扶上马的话，我或许会累死。12A.never BreallyCalmost Dseldom解析：选BMark的工作太累人，他确实还需要一名志愿者帮忙。13A.require BarrangeCknow Dorder解析：选C得知Mark需要志愿者，作者想到了
9、Jake，所以他说：“我想我知道一个人可以帮忙。”14A.help BpraiseCcall Dinstruct解析：选A根据下文语境“Jake _15_ with his back to me on the platform”可知，Jake是帮Mark做事。15A.jumped BliedCslept Dsat解析：选DJake背对着作者坐在平台上。16A.turned up Bturned aroundCturned off Dturned out解析：选B另一个志愿者向作者挥手时，Jake转过身来。17A.recognized BadmiredCmet Daccepted解析：选A过了一
10、会儿，Jake认出了作者。18A.patiently BquietlyCexcitedly Dcoldly解析：选C根据Jake说话的内容可判断他非常激动。19A.gift BlessonCfriend Djob解析：选DJake感谢作者给了他这次工作的机会。20A.ashamed BproudCaware Dfond解析：选B根据“Mark says Im doing a good job”及“and also”可推断出Jake的妈妈为他感到骄傲。.阅读理解Raising children has traditionally been a mothers role.People think
11、that kids have to be with mothers mostly, but the modern sociology says when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems. Children abandoned or ignored by their fathers do not succeed as well as children in families where both parents are involved.At the River House in Maryland, a church
12、community is running a program called the Mens Retreat with the purpose of helping men become better fathers.Here fathers can get parental advice.The program is also open to children who dont have fathers in their lives.For them, the program is an opportunity to interact (互动) with male role models.B
13、usinessman Pavel says though the Mens Retreat may take up some of his time to earn money, it has been a good opportunity to spend quality time with his son.He has realized that for boys, Father is the first teacher.And the gathering is also a great chance to think about how to improve the relationsh
14、ip with his wife.Program organizer Victor Visotski notes that the son is going along his fathers path and learns from him.The fathers role in a daughters life is as important as that in his sons life.A father for a daughter is a hero and he is the first man she admires.It is important that the fathe
15、r creates a family atmosphere filled with love, because the daughter observes the behavior of her father closely.Mr.Visotski says a father must take his duties as a parent as seriously as his career.Setting aside quality time to spend with his child is a good start.语篇解读：本文为说明文。抚养孩子历来被认为是母亲的角色。但在生活中，
16、父亲对孩子的影响也是非常重要的。马里兰州举行的“男人的静修”活动可以帮助男人更好地扮演父亲的角色。1We can learn from the modern sociology that _.Aa fathers role in childrens life is importantBa father can teach children more than a motherCraising children should be a fathers responsibilityDchildren having no fathers are less likely to succeed解析：选A
17、推理判断题。由第一段“.when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems”可知，现代社会学指出，生活中缺少父亲这个角色会导致许多问题。由此可知，父亲在孩子成长过程中起着重要作用。2Which of the following is TRUE about the Mens Retreat?AIt is for kids who are abandoned.BIt aims to help men relax after work.CChildren are not allowed to attend it.DIt shows
18、men how to act as fathers well.解析：选D细节理解题。由第二段“.with the purpose of helping men become better fathers”可知，“男人的静修”活动目的是帮助男人成为更好的父亲。3What does Pavel think of the Mens Retreat?AIt is a waste of time and money.BIt can help him find a new job at school.CIt is a good chance for family gathering.DIt helps h
19、im become a good father and husband.解析：选D推理判断题。由第三段可知，Pavel说尽管参加这个活动会占用一些赚钱的时间，但这是一个和儿子共度美好时光、思考如何改善夫妻关系的好机会。由此可知，他认为这个活动不但会使他成为一个好父亲，还会成为一个好丈夫。4According to Victor Visotski, _.Aa father has little influence on his daughterBa daughter usually looks down upon her fatherCfathers must learn to balance
20、parenting and workDfathers should play the main role in raising children解析：选C细节理解题。由最后一段可知，Victor Visotski指出男人要像认真工作一样认真承担起做父亲的责任。加餐练(二)第卷规范增分练.语法填空In 1982, July 1st was officially established as Canada Day. _1_ (variety) events are organized on this day, including parades, concerts, festivals and f
21、irework displays, _2_ attract Canadians of all ages across the country.Canada Day is the years biggest national party. Canadas national flag can be seen everywhere and many people have their faces _3_ (paint) red and white, which are Canadas national colors. The _4_ (celebrate) in Ottawa, Canadas ca
22、pital city, are especially grand and exciting.In Quebec, many people spend Canada Day _5_ (move) from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known _6_ Moving Day.Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed on this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be
23、open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day _7_ (fall) during the Canadian summer holidays, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services _8_ (provide) for large events.The Canadians enjoy _9_ (they) to the full on this day. The only problem is _10_ the concerts, parades and
24、festivals may cause traffic jams in some major cities.语篇解读：本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了加拿大国庆节。1Various空格中所填单词在句中修饰名词events，需用variety的形容词形式。2which关系代词which指代先行词events，引导非限制性定语从句，并在从句中作主语。3painted“have their faces painted red and white”是have sth. done结构，其中“painted red and white”是过去分词短语作宾语补足语。4celebrations空格中所填单词在句中
25、作主语，需用celebrate的名词形式；由于谓语动词是are，故用celebration的复数形式。5movingsb. spend time doing sth.表示“某人花时间做某事”。6asbe known as .是固定短语，意思是“被称为”。7falls这里说的是一般性情况，故用一般现在时。8are provided主语services是谓语动词动作的承受者，谓语动词用被动语态；这里说的是经常性情况，故用一般现在时。9themselvesenjoy oneself表示“玩得愉快”。10thatthat引导表语从句，that在句中起连接作用。.短文改错Charles is my mo
26、re unforgettable teacher. I am an average student in high school and wasnt interesting in studying. However, I was quite enthusiastic about performing plays. After Charles knew my interest, he encouraged us. He said that I had a gift for perform and suggested that I made good use of my talent. Peopl
27、e usual do well in the things they like, and it is really true. Now Im a professional actor. I succeeded because of Charles encouraged me a lot. I kept touch with him through letters and phone call until he died in 2003.答案：第一句：moremost第二句：amwas; interestinginterested第四句：usme第五句：performperforming; ma
28、demake第六句：usualusually第八句：去掉of第九句：touch前加in; callcalls.书面表达最近，你班同学就“太空探索是否值得”这一话题展开了一场讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，用英语写一篇100词左右的短文介绍讨论的情况。30%的同学认为不值得探索离我们及我们的日常生活太遥远浪费金钱，这些金钱本可用来解决地球上的饥饿、污染等问题70%的同学认为值得探索卫星已用来进行通讯传播、天气预报，使我们的生活更方便了有望解决地球能源短缺等问题参考范文：Recently, students in our class have had a discussion on whether
29、space is worth exploring.On the one hand, 30% of us think that space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is too far away from us and our daily life. And space exploration will waste a lot of money, which can be used to solve the problems such as starvation and pollution.On the other hand, 70% think space is worthy to be explored. As we all know, satellites have been used for communication as well as weather forecast, which makes our life more convenient. Besides, if resources are found on other planets, the problem of energy shortages on our earth can be solved.