1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家双基限时练(十)Unit 5Grammar 1.单句语法填空(不多于3个单词)1We were about to leave _ he came in.答案when2We always sing _ we walk.答案as3It will be four years _ they come back.答案before4I have been in Beijing _ you left.答案since5We were told that we should follow the main road _ we reached the railway station
2、.答案until6_ he is tired, he still kept on working.答案Although/Though7Well make a trip _ the weather is bad.答案even if/though8You will have to attend the meeting _ you are busy or not.答案whether9_ I like the colour, I dont like the shape.答案While10Young _ he is, he knows a lot.答案though/as11John thinks it
3、wont be long _ he is ready for his new job.答案与解析beforeit wont be long before为一个固定句型。表示“不久以后将”注意描述过去的事情，主从句都用过去时态；描述将来的事情，主句用一般将来时，从句用一般现在时。12With a long history of more than 500 years, the temple is very popular among travelers, _ its in the deep forest.答案与解析although/though根据句意可知，上下句之间是让步关系，用althoug
4、h/though引导让步状语从句。13The young man rushed to the hospital _ moment he heard the terrible news.答案与解析thethe moment是名词短语，起连词的作用，用来引导时间状语从句。14 Hurry up! Theres no time to waste. OK. But Im afraid that _ we take a taxi, we will still miss the train.答案与解析even if/thougheven if/though“即使”，引导让步状语从句。15Try _ he
5、might, Oscar still thought he had a long way to go in film making industry.答案与解析as/thoughas和though引导让步状语从句时，常把从句中的状语、表语或谓语动词中的实义动词提至句首，形成倒装。 .单项填空1 Was his father very strict with him when he was at school? Yes.He had never praised him _ he became one of the top students in his grade.A. after B. unl
6、essC. until D. when答案与解析Cnever与until搭配，表示“直到才”。句意：直到他成为年级中最好的学生之一时，他父亲才表扬了他。2I do every single bit of housework _ my husband Bob just washes the dishes now and then.A. since B. whileC. when D. as答案与解析B句中“我做每一点琐碎的家务活”与“鲍勃只是偶尔洗洗碗碟”形成对比，故用while。3It is almost five years _ we saw each other last time.A.
7、before B. sinceC. after D. when答案与解析B句意：自从我们上次见面到现在已经有5年时间了。It is时间段since从句，可表示“做某事有多长时间了”。It is时间段before从句，表示“过多长时间才做某事”。4 How long do you think it will be _ China sends a manned spaceship to the moon? Perhaps two or three years.A. when B. untilC. that D. before答案与解析D从第一句话的前后时态就可以确定，此处考查的句式是“It wil
8、l be一段时间before .”(多久之后才)，因此正确答案为D项。5He was about halfway through his meal _ a familiar voice came to his ears.A. why B. whereC. when D. while答案与解析Cwhen在此处相当于at that/the (very)time，意为“就在那时”。句意：他吃饭刚吃到一半，这时突然听到一个熟悉的声音。又如：He was just going to speak when the bell rang.他正要说话，这时铃(突然)响了。6We thought there we
9、re 35 students in the dining hall，_， in fact, there were 40.A. while B. whetherC. what D. which答案与解析Awhile意为“然而”，用于两种情况的对比。句意：我们原来认为餐厅里有35名学生，而实际上却有40名。故选A项。7There was never any time for Kate to feel lonely, _ she was an only child.A. ever since B. now thatC. even though D. even as答案与解析Ceven thoughe
10、ven if“即使；尽管”；ever since“自从”；now thatsince“既然”。根据语境“独生子女”与“不觉寂寞”可知选C项。句意：尽管凯特是一独生女，但她从来没有觉得寂寞。8_ he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience.A. Since B. UnlessC. As D. Although答案与解析D该句前后两部分之间为转折或让步关系，故A、B两项不对，而as引导让步状语从句时必须用倒装语序，因此只有D项语意和结构符合题意。9Allow children the spac
11、e to voice their opinion, _ they are different from your own.A. until B. even ifC. unless D. as though答案与解析Beven if/though“即使”。句意：即使他们的意见与你的不同，也要给孩子发表自己意见的空间。until“直到为止”；unless“除非；如果不”；as though(if)“仿佛；好像”。10Tired _ they are, they have to finish the task first.A. because B. ifC. since D. as答案与解析Das“
12、尽管；虽然”，引导让步状语从句，句子使用倒装语序。.阅读理解AWhen the recent research was analyzed (分析), it was found that a lot of people wanted free pictures or free music from the Web. If it couldnt be free, then they wanted it “new” or at least at a low price. It seems that 70 percent of people aged 16 to 24 download music o
13、nline but only 1 in 40 tracks are bought legally.Thus, some companies are planning to give all of their music away for free. The music will be totally free except that you will have to pay with your time by watching advertisements. This will be perfect for those who have lots of time but little mone
14、y. The Web has encouraged a belief that things can be free, or at least very cheap. It seems that everyone is looking for a good deal on the Web. The desire for free objects is part of the nature of the Web because the Web is about selfservice and selfservice is all about being free, cheap, fast and
15、 convenient. Its interesting how words change their meaning. Stealing has now become file sharing, but its not really stealing, is it?Free is a funny word. We all know that very little is really for free. If we go searching on the Web for free music, we know or should know that there are risks invol
16、ved. However, it doesnt matter. We still want free things, or at least the sense that were getting a real bargain and that at a minimum were saving time. What can be the worst experience on the Web? A site that charges us high prices and wastes our time. 1What is the best title for the text?A. The N
17、ature of the Web B. The Web and the Culture of “ Free”C. Stealing and File Sharing D. What Does the Word “ Free” Mean答案与解析B根据第三段中“The Web has encouraged a belief that things can be free, or at least very cheap. ”网络上一直鼓励一种东西是可以免费的观念，或者至少是非常便宜的。B项正确。2Why do some companies “sell” their music for free?A
18、. Their music is not popular and is out of date. B. Most people have lots of time but little money. C. Their music cant be sold new or for a low price. D. They can earn money from the advertisements added in the music. 答案与解析D根据第二段中的“The music will be totally free except that you will have to pay wit
19、h your time by watching advertisements.”音乐将是完全免费的，除了你不得不占用时间观看广告来支付。由此可知公司可以通过加在音乐中的广告来挣钱。D项正确。3Which of the following can best describe the belief of the Web?A. Risky behaviour. B. Stealing. C. File sharing. D. For fun. 答案与解析C根据第三段中“Stealing has now become file sharing”“偷”已经变成了文件共享。C项正确。BA young wo
20、man sits down at the piano. She has long brown hair and a friendly face. And then she begins to sing. Her beautiful voice attracts everyone in the room. This is Norah Jones, awardwinning singer and songwriter.Norah Jones was born on March 30, 1979, in New York City. She was the daughter of the legen
21、dary Ravi Shankar, a very famous guitar player. Her earliest musical influence came from her mothers CD collection. She began in church choirs (唱诗班) at the age of five and took piano lessons two years later.For two years following her graduation from high school, she studied at the North Texas Unive
22、rsity majoring jazz piano. She didnt like law or literature like her other friends. In one summer holiday, she decided to take a trip to New York City. There she saw many musicians and songwriters. She was too eager to become one of them that she decided to stay and start her own career. At first, s
23、he took a job as a waitress but soon she joined in a band and became the leader vocals, and of course, played the piano. Later she signed with Blue Note Records Company. Through years of hard work, she finally succeeded in music and became famous for her beautiful songs.Now the future is looking goo
24、d for Norah Jones. But who can imagine that once she was a waitress?4Norahs father is good at _.A. playing the pianoB. playing the saxophoneC. playing the guitarD. singing答案与解析C根据文中第二段第二句话“She was the daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar, a very famous guitar player.”可知C项正确。5From the second paragr
25、aph we know that Norah Jones mother is fond of _.A. playing musical instruments B. cookingC. going to church D. collecting CDs答案与解析D由第二段第三句“Her earliest musical influence came from her mothers CD collection.”可看出D项符合文意。6After her graduation she entered the North Texas University to study _.A. piano B
26、. music C. law D. literature答案与解析A文中第三段首句中的“. she studied at the North Texas University majoring jazz piano.”说明A项正确。7Which of the following statements is WRONG?A. Norah Jones can both sing and write songs.B. Norah Jones shows her interests in music at a very young age.C. Norah Jones began her career
27、 in North Texas.D. She studied at the North Texas University for two years.答案与解析C第一段最后一句“This is Norah Jones，awardwinning singer and songwriter.”说明A项正确；第二段的后两句话表明她对音乐很感兴趣，所以B项也正确；C项的North Texas应是New York City所以选C项；文章第三段的第一句话说明D项正确。8She decided to stay and start her own career because _.A. she wanted to be one of the musicians and songwritersB. New York City was fit to live inC. she found a job thereD. she didnt like law or literature答案与解析A从文章第三段的“She was too eager to become one of them that she decided to stay and start her own career.”可知A项正确。- 9 - 版权所有高考资源网