1、一Unit 1Starting out & Understanding ideas. 单词拼写1. The secret of happiness is to keep setting yourself new challenges (挑战). 2. He is also a manager, but senior(级别高的) to me. 3. They organised(组织) a meeting between the teachers and students. 4. The film explored(探索) the tension between public duty and
2、personal affections. 5. A crowd of curious(好奇的) onlookers soon gathered to see what was happening. 6. The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy that I could hardly breathe(呼吸). 7. The sound of gunfire panicked(使惊慌) the crowd. 8. Theres accommodation for about five hundred students on campus(校园). 9. I
3、n their eagerness(渴望) to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties. 10. In fact, women are less likely to have high blood pressure (压力). . 单句语法填空1. The teacher encourages the children to be confident (confidence) when asking questions they dont understand. 2. The beauty of the scene
4、ry of West Lake is beyond description(describe). 3. The evening party was well organised (organise) and everyone had a good time there. 4. He burst into the room, red-faced and out of breath(breathe). 5. The government is facing pressure(press) from environmental activists. 6. We all got into a pani
5、c on hearing the explosion. 7. Its a traditional (tradition) custom in China to eat dumplings on the eve of the Spring Festival. 8. If you are nervous, please try your best to calm down. 9. Steve was intensely curious about the world I came from. 10. The moment came when the minister delivered an im
6、portant speech. . 完成句子1. They were discussing the problem heatedly when the power went off suddenly. 他们正在热烈地讨论问题, 这时突然停电了。2. How fun it is to swim in the river in summer! 夏天在河里游泳多快乐呀! 3. With the children at school, we cant take a vacation when we want to. 由于孩子们在上学, 我们想去度假时却不能去。4. He walks too slowl
7、y to get there on time. 他走得太慢, 不能按时到那儿。5. Opening the window, I saw a butterfly fly into my room. 打开窗户, 我看见一只蝴蝶飞进我的房间。. 阅读理解AIt is hard to say the first day of school in the United States because when the first day of school is and what happens on the first day of school usually are different by dis
8、tricts (地区). The first day of school for many school districts in different states is on the day after the first Monday in September. In some other school districts, school begins in mid-to-late August. For example, the Denver, Colorado schools go back in mid-August and schools in Cleveland, Ohio st
9、art back usually one week before the first Monday in September. The Boston, Chicago, New York City and San Diego schools start back on the Tuesday or Wednesday after the first Monday in September. Schools in Cleveland, Ohio used to start the school year on the day after the first Monday in September
10、, but in the 19761977 and 19771978 academic years, the school year was affected by several bad snowstorms, extremely cold. In the 19781979 school year, the Ohio Department of Education moved the start of the year to late August, one week before the first Monday in September. This went into effect in
11、 the 19801981 school year. In most school districts in Utah, the school year starts between August 25 and August 30, and goes until the last week of May or the first week in June next year. In American high schools, the freshmen classes usually go back one or two days before the rest of the school b
12、odies for an orientation(迎新) period. An orientation period helps the freshmen get familiar with their new school, its rules, and surroundings. In some schools, the freshmen classes have their photographs taken for identification purposes. Some high schools have tried to make the first week of school
13、 fun for incoming freshmen. 【文章大意】本文介绍了美国各地新学年的开学时间以及一些新生入学习俗。1. According to the passage, which schools start their school year the earliest? A. Schools in Denver. B. Schools in Cleveland. C. Schools in New York City. D. Schools in Boston. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据文章第二段For example, the Denver, Colorado schoo
14、ls go back in mid-August and schools in Cleveland, Ohio start back usually one week before the first Monday in September. The Boston, Chicago, New York City and San Diego schools start back on the Tuesday or Wednesday after the first Monday in September. 可知丹佛的学校开学最早。2. Why did the Ohio Department of
15、 Education change the start of the school year? A. Because of some political events. B. Because of the entrance examinations. C. Because of the increasing number of students. D. Because of the extreme weather. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章第三段but in the 19761977 and 19771978 academic years, the school year was a
16、ffected by several bad snowstorms, extremely cold. 可知俄亥俄州教育部门改变新学年开学时间是因为极端天气的影响。3. How many months does the school year last in schools in Utah? A. About seven months. B. About eight months. C. About nine months. D. About ten months. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据文章第四段In most school districts in Utah, the school
17、year starts between August 25 and August 30, and goes until the last week of May or the first week in June next year. 可知美国犹他州的许多学校一学年要持续大约九个月的时间。4. The article is probably taken from _. A. a book about ones life storyB. an official website of educationC. an advertisement in a newspaperD. a sports ma
18、gazine【解析】选B。推理判断题。本文介绍了美国各地新学年的开学时间以及一些新生入学习俗, 故本文很可能出现在教育官方网站上。【长难句分析】It is hard to say the first day of school in the United States because when the first day of school is and what happens on the first day of school usually are different by districts. 分析: 本句为复合句, It is hard to say the first day o
19、f school in the United States为主句, 在该主句中It为形式主语, 真正的主语是动词不定式短语to say the first day of school; because引导的是原因状语从句, 该原因状语从句的主语为并列的主语从句when the first day of school is and what happens on the first day of school。译文: 在美国, 很难说开学第一天, 因为不同的地区开学第一天的时间和开学第一天所发生的事情通常是不同的。B(2021南阳高一检测)School is, waking up early i
20、n the morning, whether it is hot or cold, putting on school uniform and rushing to the bus stop to catch the school bus and getting used to the words “Hurry up! You will be late! ”. You reach school and again the same words “Hurry up! ” do not let you rest in peace. Throughout the day, it is a mad r
21、ush. One period gets over, the other starts and you are ready for the second subject. When you forget to do your homework, you try to sit at the back and pretend to be looking for something on the floor or in your bag. You are lucky if you are not seen and it is bad luck if you get caught. If you ar
22、e not lucky, be ready for a good scolding during break or after school. If you are lucky and your teacher is in a good mood, you may be left with a warning. However, school is not so dull all the time; the games, library period and breaks are welcome time when you can relax, joke and have fun with y
23、our friends. There are some teachers, too, who can make school very exciting. For example, Mr Taneja, has a typical style of talking, making us always hooked on the playground. School can be fun, real fun, when picnics and field trips are organized. We wait for them eagerly and keep on requesting ou
24、r class teacher to organize one for us. Debates, quizzes, cultural programmes also add luster to an otherwise dull school life. Fun increases after real hard work and you tend to enjoy more than those who have been lazy and have wasted their time. I think this period of your life is the most wonderf
25、ul periodfull of dreams and hope. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 描述了既紧张、繁忙又充满乐趣的学校生活。5. How is the school life described by the author in the passage? A. Dull and stressful. B. Stressful but interesting. C. Strict and fearful. D. Annoying but funny. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的School can be fun, real fun, when picnics a
26、nd field trips are organized. 和Debates, quizzes, cultural programmes also add luster to an otherwise dull school life. 可以看出, 学校生活既紧张又有趣, 故选B。6. What can we conclude according to the second paragraph? A. Some students hope to get away with their fault. B. Teachers should be more patient to their stud
27、ents. C. Some students dislike finishing their homework. D. Teachers should reduce the amount of homework. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第二段可知, 在忘记写作业时, 学生假装低头找东西是为了不让老师看到自己, 逃脱老师的批评, 也就是希望自己的过错不受惩罚, 故选A。7. Which subject does Mr Taneja teach at school? A. Physics. B. Language. C. Chemistry. D. Physical Education.
28、【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第三段的There are some teachers, too, who can make school very exciting. For example, Mr Taneja, has a typical style of talking, making us always hooked on the playground. 可知, Mr Taneja 很可能是一位体育老师, 故选D。8. What does the underlined word “luster” mean in the passage? A. Difficulty. B. Value.
29、 C. Pleasure. D. Trouble. 【解析】选C。词义猜测题。最后一段的第一句谈到“picnics and field trips” 野餐和实地考察是学生喜欢的事情, 所以“愉快”符合句意, 因此选C。. 阅读填句(2021济南高一检测)Just Go for a UniversityFor any student, going to a university is one of the most important stages of their lives. It is a time when a young person will move out of their ho
30、me to be independent. 1 Are you ready for such an exploration? The following information may be helpful. Why should you go to university? Learning is a life-long process. University is the right place where you can learn both academically and socially. At university, you will be taught by leading le
31、cturers in their fields of study. 2 Meanwhile, you will meet people with different backgrounds at university. This offers you the chance to learn to look after yourself, to develop your own values and to accept those who may be different. 3Once you have decided that you do want to go to university,
32、how can you choose a dream one? 4 Your interest, the major and the course to be taken are all the concerns. Many universities have open days or send tutors out to talk to the students on what they offer. This also gives you a chance to ask questions. Finding out what their predicted exam grades are
33、will also help students determine which university may be the most suitable. What can you learn at university? In many universities, each student begins with a general knowledge base in the first year. Students can have more time to explore their interests before committing to a specific subject. Ap
34、art from the academic achievements, various societies, where freshmen can meet like-minded friends, offer you chances to develop the extra-curricular interests in many fields. 5A. How can you choose a university? B. You have to first think of various aspects. C. What should you prepare before going
35、to university? D. You can thus equip yourself with enough academic knowledge. E. Besides, it is a great honor to be admitted into such a university. F. In one sense, the university can be a completely new world to explore. G. University provides the all-important stepping-stone for your future life.
36、 【文章大意】本文给即将跨入大学的年轻人提供了一些有关大学的建议和信息。1. 【解析】选F。根据上句可知, 上大学是年轻人离开家独立的时刻, 再根据下文Are you ready for such an exploration? 可知, F项: In one sense, the university can be a completely new world to explore. (从某种意义上说, 大学是要探索的全新世界。)连接上下文, 关键词是explore。故选F。2. 【解析】选D。根据上文At university, you will be taught by leading l
37、ecturers in their fields of study. 可知, 在大学里, 你将由专业领域的顶尖讲师授课。因此你可以用充实的学术知识武装自己。故选D。3. 【解析】选A。根据下文Once you have decided that you do want to go to university, how can you choose a dream one? 可知, 一旦你决定了你要上大学, 那么如何选择一个梦想中的大学呢? A项概括本段内容, 故选A。4. 【解析】选B。根据下文Your interest, the major and the course to be take
38、n are all the concerns. 可知, 你的兴趣、专业和即将上的课程都应考虑。B项中的various aspects与之对应, 故选B。5. 【解析】选G。根据上文Apart from the academic achievements, various societies, where freshmen can meet like-minded friends, offer you chances to develop the extra-curricular interests in many fields. 可知, 大学不仅让学生获得学业上的成就, 而且通过参加各种社团,
39、 他们能找到志同道合的朋友, 并有机会培养各个领域的课外兴趣。G项总结上文内容, 故选G。. 完形填空(2020淄博高一检测)I used to be the shyest person in the world. I hid behind my older sister, whenever I had to speak to a (n) 1personincluding the McDonalds cashier, or even a distant relative. 2asked to speak in class, I could hardly 3, much less speak.
40、Even among the few friends I had, my high, timid (羞怯的) voice earned me jokesabout being a girl. Then in the seventh grade, my sister suggested I 4voice lessons. After a little bit of 5, I didas long as it stayed a secret. I began a series of vocal (发声的) exercising. After exercising a lot, I finally
41、gained 6in my voice. A few months later, I was asked to sing for some retired people. I thought I would do better than before 7the voice lessons. I opened my mouth and nothing. I couldnt remember the words of the song! My face turned hot. The 8pianist whispered a prompt (提示), and I remembered just e
42、nough to keep singing. Then the thought 9me: Ive embarrassed (使尴尬) myself enough in front of this 10. Theres really nothing else to lose. So in my second song, I just 11and felt the energy of the song lift me. And I did much better. After that, I started singing to myself as 12as I could in my own r
43、oom. Thats something I would never have done before. On a recent school trip, I was asked to sing again. It was 13how much people liked my singing. One classmate 14said that I should be in the schools talent show. I am not a shy person any more. 15has made me more outgoing. Today, Im almost a loudmo
44、uth. I can meet people without being afraid. I can also stand in front of the whole class and give a big speech. I am proud of myself. 【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者原来非常害羞, 在同学面前说话很胆怯, 后来钢琴家的鼓励让她由胆怯懦弱变成了自信。1. A. commonB. strictC. unfamiliarD. unusual【解析】选C。根据下文的including the McDonalds cashier, or even a dist
45、ant relative可知, 包括麦当劳的收银员, 甚至是一个远亲, 由此可以推出, 麦当劳的收银员和远房的亲戚都是不熟悉的人。故选C。2. A. UnlessB. ThoughC. AsD. When【解析】选D。根据上文的I used to be the shyest person in the world(我以前是世界上最害羞的人)可知, 我以前是一个害羞的人。所以当作者被要求在班里说话时她感觉不能呼吸, 不能说话。故选D。3. A. sitB. breatheC. smileD. express【解析】选B。此处表示作者的害羞与紧张, 所以“几乎不能呼吸”符合题意。故选B。4. A.
46、 pickB. acceptC. takeD. receive【解析】选C。根据上文的timid voice (羞怯的嗓音)可知, 此处指上声乐课, 上课用take, 故选C。5. A. decisionB. considerationC. opportunityD. guidance【解析】选B。上一句表示姐姐让我上声乐课, 因此“我要考虑一下”符合题意。故选B。6. A. confidenceB. freedomC. determinationD. imagination【解析】选A。根据下文I thought I would do better than before(我想我会比以前做得
47、更好)可知, 我认为在上完声乐课经过练习之后我能做得比以前好, 说明有自信了。故选A。7. A. in favor ofB. because ofC. instead ofD. in place of【解析】选B。根据上文I thought I would do better than before(我想我会比以前做得更好)可知, 我认为因为上完声乐课所以我能做得比以前好, 前后为因果关系。故选B。8. A. upsetB. kindC. calmD. straight【解析】选B。根据上文I couldnt remember the words of the song! 可知我不记得歌词了,
48、 所以那位钢琴家轻声提示了我, 因此是好心的, 善良的。故选B。9. A. struckB. recognizedC. persuadedD. ruined【解析】选A。根据下文Ive embarrassed myself enough可知, 我让我自己已经很尴尬了, 这是我的想法, 说明我突然想起来了, 故选A。10. A. crowdB. classC. familyD. team【解析】选A。根据第四段第一句可知, 几个月后, 我被邀请为一些退休的人唱歌。因为我在表演, 因此可以推出, 我在一群人面前表演, 并且已经让自己很尴尬了, 故选A。11. A. changedB. worrie
49、dC. relaxedD. escaped【解析】选C。根据前一句Theres really nothing else to lose. 可知, 因为我觉得真的没有什么可失去的了, 所以此处表示我放轻松了。故选C。12. A. clearlyB. loudlyC. fluentlyD. frequently【解析】选B。根据下文Thats something I would never have done before. 可知, 我做了以前不敢做的事情, 就是大声地唱歌。故选B。13. A. amazingB. frighteningC. shockingD. astonishing【解析】选
50、A。因为很多人喜欢我的歌声, 所以这让我感到惊喜。故选A。14. A. everB. evenC. stillD. just【解析】选B。根据前文how much people liked my singing可知, 人们喜欢我的歌, 所以一个同学甚至说我可以参加学校的才艺表演。故选B。15. A. CommunicatingB. ExercisingC. PerformingD. Singing【解析】选D。根据前文After that, I started singing to myself as _as I could in my own room. 可知, 是唱歌让作者更加外向。故选D
51、。阅读填句How to Grow Plants in the ClassroomGrowing plants in the classroom is an excellent way to get students excited about science! Start with seeds(种子)in the classroom. 1 They can do this by putting seeds or beans in wet paper towels and then in a clear plastic bag. The seeds should begin coming out
52、 in a few days, which can give the students an idea of what is happening underground when plants begin to grow. Continue with seeds in the classroom. At the same time as the seeds are beginning to come out, plant the same type of seeds in soil. 2 They can also predict(预测)how long it will be before t
53、he seeds come out and are seen above the soil. 3 A quick Internet search should let you know which plants are native to your area. This can connect the plant-growing in the classroom with natural history and other social studies lessons. Also, after growing the plants in your classroom, you can take
54、 the students on field trips to see where the plants grow naturally. Explore the needs of plants. 4 You can know what they actually need by growing plants in the classroom and making observations along the way. In all, growing plants in the classroom is sure to be an exciting science lesson. 5 They
55、can train their creativity with their own gardens! A. What do plants need to stay alive? B. Grow native plants in your classroom. C. Try to start an outdoor garden in your school. D. Carrots and tomatoes can be grown easily. E. Students of all ages learn more knowledge from growing things. F. Studen
56、ts can learn about what exactly is happening under the soil. G. For very young children, it is exciting just to see the seeds come out. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。在教室种植物是一种让学生们对科学感兴趣的方法, 文章主要介绍了如何在教室里种植植物。1. 【解析】选G。空前是种植植物的第一步, 即先在教室里播种, 根据空后句子中的coming out可知, 空处应是描述播种之后种子发芽的情况, G项“看到种子发芽会让小孩子兴奋不已”符合语境, 空后的句子一句中
57、的“They”指代G项中的“very young children”, 故选G项。2. 【解析】选F。空前一句提到“在种子开始发芽的同时, 在土壤中种植相同类型的种子”, 空后一句是描述学生从中学到的知识, 根据本句中的“also”可知, 空处句式应和空后的句子一致, 也是讲述学生从中学到的知识, F项“学生们可以了解土壤中到底发生了什么变化”符合语境。故选F项。3. 【解析】选B。根据空后一句“A quick Internet search should let you know which plants are native to your area. ”可知, 要在教室里种植本土植物,
58、B项“在教室种植本土植物”符合语境, B项中的“native”和空后一句中的“native”相呼应, 故选B项。4. 【解析】选A。根据空前的“the needs”和空后的“what they actually need他们真正需要什么”可知, 本段主要讲述植物的需求, A项“植物需要什么才能存活? ”符合语境, 故选A项。5. 【解析】选E。根据空前的in the classroom和空后的“他们可以用自己的花园训练自己的创造力”可知, 学生能从种植东西中学到知识, E项“各年龄段的学生都会从种植东西中学到更多知识”符合语境, 空后一句中的“They”指代E项中的“Students of all ages”, 故选E项。