1、十二Unit 4Developing ideas. 单句语法填空1. She was anxious to go (go) home as soon as possible, for her little son had a high fever. 2. The hospital has a good geographical location(locate). 3. You should be an honest, patient (patience) and responsible person. 4. That lovely summer in Dalian is a distant (
2、distance) memory. 5. The chair is comfortable (comfort) to sit on. 6. I was waiting for him at ten, but he didnt turn up. 7. She ought to stop (stop) work; she has a headache because she has been reading all day long. 8. The company is fortunate (fortune) to have such highly skilled workers. . 完成句子1
3、. The play set in (以为背景) the early days of World War is popular with the old people. 2. Now there are many young men in our society dreaming of making a/their fortune (发财)without hard work. 3. He drove so fast that the car disappeared in the distance (在远处) right away. 4. Children always seem to be a
4、nxious for (渴望) Christmas to come. 5. We are angry because the goods do not correspond to (和一致) the samples they sent us. . 阅读理解A(2021杭州高一检测)My family moved from Taiwan to a small town in central Georgia, where my dad got a visa for his family and a job. I had just learned English, and from what lit
5、tle I could gather from my classmates, Santa Claus would come down ones chimney and put toys in ones stocking on Christmas Eve! What a great country, I thought. After I looked up “stocking” in my Chinese-English dictionary, I knew what I had to do. On that fateful night, after everyone went to bed,
6、I took my longest, cleanest knee sock and attached it to a nail already on the mantel (壁炉架). Obviously, the previous owners of this house were no strangers to this Santa character. Unfortunately, my parents were. I woke up before everyone else on Christmas Day and ran to the fireplace. To make a sob
7、 story short, I was hit with the reality of an empty sock and the biggest lie ever told. I burst into tears, quickly took down the sock, and stuffed it in the back of a drawer. Santa was dead. Every December since then, the topic of Christmas memories would unavoidably come up, and I would amuse my
8、friends with my poor-little-me story. I had to make it as funny as possible, or else I would cry. How could I know that Santa was just fate? Nine years ago, on Christmas Eve, an older man with a white beard and a red cap knocked on my front door. He said, “Ive been looking for you for twenty-five ye
9、ars. ” He handed me a red stocking, winked, and left, On top of the stocking was a card. It read: “For BeckyI may have missed you in the second grade, but youve always lived in my heart. Santa. ”Through tear-blurred eyes, I recognized the handwriting of Jill, a friend I had met just two months befor
10、e. I later discovered that the older man was her father. Jill had seen the hurt little girl underneath the thirty something woman and decided to do something about it. So now I believe that Santa is real. I dont mean the twinkle-eyed character of childrens mythology (神话) or the creation of American
11、holiday marketers. Those Santas annoy and sadden me, I believe in the Santa Claus that lives inside good and thoughtful people. This Santa does not return to the North Pole after a crazy delivery but lives each day purposefully, really listens to friends, and then plans deliberate acts of kindness.
12、【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者小时候希望圣诞老人送给自己礼物, 但是没能如愿。后来她的朋友让父亲装扮成圣诞老人给作者送来了迟到25年的礼物, 来安抚作者多年前因没得到礼物而受伤的心。通过这件事她深刻地体会到了友谊带给人的快乐。1. What happened to the author on Christmas Day in her second grade when she came to the fireplace? A. She received no gifts. B. She heard a sob story. C. She found Santa was dead. D. S
13、he discovered her sock was gone. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第三段中To make a sob story short, I was hit with the reality of an empty sock and the biggest lie ever told. 可知作者在二年级的圣诞节那天, 当她来到壁炉前时, 她发现自己并没有收到礼物。2. When the author told her friends about the story, she felt _in her heart. A. proudB. amusedC. hateD. reg
14、ret【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句I had to make it as funny as possible, or else I would cry. 可知, 当作者把这个故事告诉她的朋友时, 她心里感到遗憾, 感觉非常后悔做了这种让自己失望伤心的事情。3. What is the authors purpose in writing the text? A. To share her special experience. B. To remember a thoughtful friend. C. To show her appreciation for kindness
15、. D. To express her love for Christmas gifts. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据最后一段中This Santa does not return to the North Pole after a crazy delivery but lives each day purposefully, really listens to friends, and then plans deliberate acts of kindness. 可知这位圣诞老人并不是在疯狂地送完礼物后回到北极, 而是有目的地过好每一天, 认真倾听朋友的心声, 然后有计划地做一些善意的
16、举动。由此可推知, 作者写这篇文章的目的是表示她对善良的感激。B(2021济南高一检测)Thirteen-year-old Kaylee has a lot of friends532, actually, if you count up her online friends. And she spends a lot of time with them. But is it possible that Kaylees online friendships could be making her lonely? Thats what some experts believe. Connecti
17、ng online is a great way to stay in touch, they say. However, some experts worry that many kids are so busy connecting online that they might be missing out on true friendships. Could this be true? During your parents childhoods, connecting with friends usually meant spending time with them in the f
18、lesh. Kids played Scrabble around a table, not Words With Friends on their phones. When friends missed each other, they picked up the telephone. Friends might even write letters to each other. Today, most communication takes place online. A typical teen sends 2, 000 texts a month and spends more tha
19、n 44 hours per week in front of a screen. Much of this time is spent on social media platforms(平台). In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger, “Theres definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings
20、 with each other, ” says Katie Davis, co-author of The App Generation. Other experts, however, warn that too much online communication can get in the way of forming deep friendships. “If we are constantly checking in with our virtual words, we will have little time for our real-world friendships, ”
21、says Larry Rosen, a professor at California State University. Rosen also worries that todays kids might mistake the “friends” on the social media for true friends in life. However, in tough times, you dont need someone to like your picture or share your blogs. You need someone who will keep your sec
22、rets and hold your hand. You would like to talk face to face. 【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。现在的青少年把更多的时间用于网上交友, 这样的现象让专家很担忧。专家认为青少年如果不断地关注虚拟世界, 他们将几乎没有时间在现实世界建立真正的友谊。4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To summarize the text. B. To tell about true friends. C. To bring up a discussion. D. To encourage
23、online friendship. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第一段和第二段可知, 第一段阐述了13岁的Kaylee在网络上有很多朋友的现象, 而第二段就此现象提出了一个疑问。由此推知, 第一段目的是提出一个讨论的话题, 从而引出下文对于这个话题的讨论。5. What does the underlined part “in the flesh” mean in Paragraph 3? A. In any case. B. In person. C. In full measure. D. In advance. 【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据画线短语前的During your par
24、ents childhoods. . . with them和画线短语后的Kids played Scrabble around a table, not Words With Friends on their phones. 可知, 在你父母的童年时期, 与朋友相处通常意味着亲自花时间与他们在一起。孩子们围着桌子玩拼字游戏, 而不是在手机上玩Words With Friends。由此推知, in the flesh意为“亲自”。6. What is Katies attitude towards online communication? A. Worried. B. Unconcerned
25、. C. Confused. D. Positive. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第五段中的In fact, in many ways, online communication can make friendships stronger, “Theres definitely a positive influence. Kids can stay in constant contact, which means they can share more of their feelings with each other”可推知, Katie对网络交流持乐观态度。7. What view d
26、oes Rosen hold? A. Its wise to turn to friends online. B. Its easier to develop friendships in reality. C. Teenagers need to focus on real-world friendships. D. Social media helps people stay closely connected. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第六段可知, 如果我们不断关注我们的虚拟世界, 我们将几乎没有时间留给现实世界的友谊。Rosen担心孩子们可能会把社交媒体上的朋友错当成生活中真正的
27、朋友。由此推知, Rosen认为青少年需要关注现实世界的友谊。. 语法填空(2021长沙高一检测)Tim and I talked a lot about his problems today. It left me thinking about what it really 1(mean) to be a “good friend”. In my opinion, the following qualities form the basis of a friendship. A good friend needs to be2(support). I can see that Tim is
28、having trouble 3(balance) his project and his schoolwork, and I can see that both are of importance to him. I must respect and support the 4(choose) he makes. A good friend also needs to be selfless. Tim is someone5 I should try my best to help, even if it means more work for me. When hes struggling
29、 with his schoolwork, I should do all I can 6(help) him become a more efficient learner. Itll take up some of my spare time, but this friendship is worth my extra time and effort. Im sure that Tim would do 7 same for me. To me, a good friend brings8 the best in a person. Through our conversation tod
30、ay, we know that our friendship will grow 9(strong) than ever. Ill always value these qualities of a good friend and try to measure10(I) by these standards as our friendship develops. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文中作者说明了自己从与朋友蒂姆的相处中, 领悟到的一个好朋友的基本品质。1. 【解析】means。考查动词时态。句意: 这让我思考成为一个“好朋友”到底意味着什么。此处陈述客观事实应用一般现在时, 主语
31、为it, 谓语动词用第三人称单数。2. 【解析】supportive。考查词性转换。句意: 好朋友需要给予支持。根据上文be可知应填形容词supportive, 作表语。故填supportive。3. 【解析】balancing。考查非谓语动词。句意: 我可以看出Tim在平衡他的事业和学业上有困难, 我可以看出这两者对他来说都很重要。have trouble (in) doing sth. 做某事有困难。4. 【解析】choice(s)。考查词性转换。句意: 我必须尊重和支持他做的选择。根据上文the可知应填名词choice, 作宾语, 此处可用单数也可用复数。5. 【解析】whom/who/
32、that。考查定语从句。句意: 蒂姆是我应该尽力帮助的人, 即使这对我来说意味着更多的工作。此处为定语从句修饰先行词someone, 且先行词在从句中作宾语, 指人, 故可用关系代词whom/who/that。6. 【解析】to help。考查非谓语动词。句意: 当他在努力学习的时候, 我应该尽我所能帮助他成为一个更有效率的学习者。分析句子结构可知此处作目的状语, 应用不定式。7. 【解析】the。考查冠词。句意: 我相信蒂姆也会为我做同样的事。the same同样的。8. 【解析】out。考查介词。句意: 对我来说, 好朋友能激发出一个人最好的一面。bring out the best in
33、 sb. 激发出某人最好的一面。9. 【解析】stronger。考查比较级。句意: 通过今天的交谈, 我们知道我们的友谊将比以往要更加牢固。根据后文than ever可知应填比较级stronger。10. 【解析】myself。考查代词。句意: 我将永远珍视一个好朋友的这些品质, 并随着我们友谊的发展, 尝试用这些标准来衡量我自己。此处宾语和主语一致, 指“我自己”应用反身代词myself。. 应用文写作假定你是李华, 你与你班的交换生Mike在一年的同窗生活中建立了深厚的友谊, 上个月他回国了。请你用英文给他写一封信。内容包括: 1. 表达你的想念; 2. 回顾你们在一起的美好时光; 3.
34、邀请他再来中国。注意: 1. 词数80个左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。_【参考范文】Dear Mike, How is everything going? I have been missing you since you returned to your country. During your stay in our class, I felt very happy to get along with you. With your kind help, my English has improved a lot. Besides, we visited many inte
35、resting places in our city, which is still fresh in my memory. With the approach of Mid-August Festival, I really hope you can come to my city again and spend the important Chinese festival with my family. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua阅读理解(2021成都高一检测)Before you make friends, you
36、 have to decide who you want to be your friends. Most people like to have friends who like to do the same kind of things they do. The quickest way to make a friend is to smile. When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. It may not be easy at first to smile, but remember most
37、people will stay away from a scared or angry-looking face. One easy way to start a conversation with someone is to say something nice about him. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to you. Doesnt it make you want to keep talking to that person? Ask your new friends questi
38、ons about themselves. Whos their favorite singer, where do they live, what do they do after school are all good questions to start a conversation. Make sure you have something to add to the conversation, too. When someone asks you a question, do have an answer for them. Theres nothing that will stop
39、 a conversation quicker than a shrug (耸肩) for an answer. Kids who show an interest in other kids and who are kind and friendly make good friends. Remember, everyone wants to be around people who like to do similar things and people who are nice to them. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 短文向我们介绍了如何交朋友。1. This passage
40、gives us some advice on _. A. how to make friends. B. what kind of person you can make friends with. C. how to start a conversation. D. the importance of smile. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据本文第一段第一句话“Before you make friends, you have to decide who you want to be your friends. ” 在你交朋友之前, 你必须决定你想和谁交朋友。可知, 这篇文章给我们的建
41、议是有关交朋友的, 故选A。2. Most people like to make friends with those_. A. who are sad every day. B. who share the same interest. C. who are fond of talking. D. who say bad things to them. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第一段“Most people like to have friends who like to do the same kind of things they do. ”可知, 大多数人喜欢和与他们有共同兴趣
42、爱好的人交朋友, 故选B。3. According to the third paragraph, most people enjoy talking to one _. A. who is always smiling. B. who seems to be friendly. C. who praises them. D. who points out their shortcomings. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据本文第三段“One easy way to start a conversation with someone is to say something nice abou
43、t him. ”可知, 多数人喜欢和愿意夸奖他们的人交朋友。4. The underlined (标下划线的)part in this passage means “_”. A. being very proud. B. making no answer. C. knowing nothing. D. not hoping to answer. 【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据本文第四段“When someone asks you a question, do have an answer for them. Theres nothing that will stop a conversation quicker than a shrug for an answer. 可知, 当别人问你问题的时候, 一定要回答他们。如果耸肩而不回答谈话就会很快结束, a shrug for an answer的意思是“不作回答”, 故选B。
