1、Unit 21课下能力提升(十).根据首字母或汉语意思写出单词1He t_ his subordinates (部下) with respect during his term of office.2The trade in weapons is p_ in many countries.3At the news of his death, the whole nation m_ for him, who was a great national hero.4Holding the p_ given by the doctor, he came to the chemists for the
2、medicine.5Bad weather forced us to _(推迟) Saturdays game.6If the danger had been _ (预见), probably it could have been avoided.7Simon has long been working in the field and is familiar with the details of office _ (常规)8Having lived in the countryside so long, Joe now has trouble fitting in with the _ (
3、城市的) life.选词填空send out, straight away, make up, relate to, up to, have faith in, die from, a lack of1Kindness and generosity are the main qualities that _ her character.2Without the weak signals _ from the mobile phone, the rescue members couldnt have found the dying person.3The relatives of the pat
4、ient demanded that the hospital give them a response _4A survey by some psychologists shows that wealth is seldom _ happiness.5_ two hundred people were on board the ship.6Her decision seems to show _ political judgement.7More than 5，000 square kilometres of forests have _ the polluted air so far.8K
5、eep your eyes open and be willing to change, but _ yourself.课文缩写语法填空Epidemics throughout historyWith recent press reports drawing parallels between Bird Flu and a killer epidemic in the past, Jim Smith looks 1._ the history of epidemics for clues about what the future might hold.Since Bird Flu first
6、 appeared in 1997, it has taken more than a hundred lives.Many people fear it could be the next global epidemic, especially as scientists who studied tissue from the bodies of people who died 2._ the 1918 Spanish Flu proved that Bird Flu is a modern 3._ (adapt) of the same virus.One of the 4._ (earl
7、y) epidemics on record happened about 500550 AD when the Roman emperor at the time was attempting to rebuild the Roman Empire.This epidemic swept through North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.In urban areas all over Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, up to one half of the population was lo
8、st to the Black Death.Another epidemic that spread in similar conditions was the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918, also called the Spanish Flu.It 5._ (strike) near the end of the First World War and left families 6._ (mourn) worldwide.The SARS epidemic began in 2002 with a lung disease in Guangdong Provin
9、ce and spread quickly after Dr Liu Jianjun, the carrier, came to Hong Kong and passed the virus to people who carried it to Canada, Vietnam and Singapore.No one really knew much about SARS as it was completely new.This meant that there were no prescription drugs or tablets 7._ (treat) it and doctors
10、 were not sure how to prevent it either.Meanwhile, governments worldwide have also underlined the fact that 8._ and systematic medical research on Bird Flu needs to lead to a cure as soon as possible. Countries will need to work together to do this as the SARS epidemic proved how teamwork 9._ nation
11、s can save lives.With all the international effort being made, we have to have 10._ (faithful) that there will be solutions in time to stop a Bird Flu epidemic in its tracks.阅读理解World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. The concept of World AIDS Day was
12、 first put forward in August 1987 by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter, two public information officers for the Global Program on AIDS at the World Health Organization. Bunn and Netter took their idea to Dr Jonathan Mann, Director of the Global Program on AIDS. Dr Mann liked the concept, approved it,
13、and agreed with the recommendation that the first World AIDS Day should be December 1st, 1988.Bunn recommended the date of December 1st believing it would maximize coverage by western news media. Since 1988 was an election year in the US, Bunn suggested that media would be tired of their postelectio
14、n coverage and eager to find a fresh story to cover. Bunn and Netter determined that December 1st was long enough after the election and soon enough before the Christmas holiday and that it was, in effect, a dead spot in the news calendar and thus perfect timing for World AIDS Day.HIV and AIDS first
15、 became evident in the 1980s. And between 1981 and 2007, 25 million people died from the virus. According to the United Nations, globally 33.3 million are now infected with the virus. In the UK, around 91，500 people are HIVpositive, but it is thought that about a quarter of these dont know it and re
16、main undiscovered.The generation that grew up in the 1980s when AIDS first started to be understood protected themselves by adopting safe practices, but this level of awareness seems to have fallen away.Progress is being made and many scientific and medical advances have meant that people contractin
17、g (感染) the virus can live long and healthy lives with the right drug regimes, although there remains no vaccine or cure for AIDS.HIVpositive people were once discriminated against and lived in fear of their work colleagues finding out about their conditions. Laws are now in place protecting people l
18、iving with HIV. But the levels of acceptance vary depending on the country and culture and for many people there is considerable discrimination and bad fame attached to being HIVpositive.1What can we know about World AIDS Day?AIt was first put forward by Dr Jonathan Mann.BPeople showed no interest i
19、n it when it was first put forward.CDr Jonathan Mann thought highly of the concept.DIt won the most support from people infected when it was first introduced.2Bunn recommended the date of December 1st as World AIDS Day because _Ahe thought that Dr Mann would like this dayBhe believed that this would
20、 make the event gain the most coverageChe wanted to offer people a fresh story before the Christmas holidayDhe hoped that western people would spend a meaningful holiday3What can we know about HIVpositive people in the UK?AMost of them grew up in the 1980s.BAbout 25% of them are not aware of it.CAbo
21、ut half of them receive no treatment.DThey know enough about how to protect themselves.4It is implied in the last paragraph that HIVpositive people _Aare well protected everywhere nowadaysBare treated the same in different culturesCare still discriminated against in their life in some regionsDare no
22、t worried about their colleagues knowing their conditions.任务型阅读The Importance of Accessibility AwarenessAt a recent Teen Leadership of Jewish Family Services meeting, people with disabilities talked about their lives. 1._ However, what amazed me most was the great importance of education about handi
23、cap accommodations (残疾人便利设施)One schoolteacher who is blind, and a woman who has used a wheelchair all her life are two important members of the National Group for Disabled Persons, devoted to raising awareness about disabilities. 2._ These include handicap parking spots, handrails, and wheelchair ra
24、mps. One big concern is the people who take advantage of aids, such as handicap parking spaces. 3._ And the meeting focused on educating the public.Some handicap spots have extra room next to them, marked with the “No Parking” signs. “As long as Im not in the spot, I can take the noparking area next
25、 to it，” some people say. However, the woman who uses a wheelchair disagrees to this. The space exists to allow someone in a wheelchair to have room to get in or out of their car. 4._Some walkways have handrails next to them to help those who require extra assistance. Whether it is a blind person se
26、eking guidance or an elderly person seeking support, the rail is there for walking. Sometimes the rail is blocked, by a parked bicycle for instance, and consequently made useless. 5._ People who are informed of the rails use would be less likely to mistake it for a bike rack.Meeting some of the peop
27、le who are affected by the lack of education about accommodations made me see that there is work to be done. If more people were educated about the proper uses of accommodations, there would be fewer challenges for people with physical disabilities.AAccommodations will vary according to the needs of
28、 the disabled. BAs with the parking spot, this is more likely a case of lack of education. CThey educate about all the accommodations for people with disabilities. DImprovement must be made so that disabled people can fully participate.EIf there is a car in that space, the handicap parking spot is n
29、o longer useful. FSo people without disabilities need to be educated about these accommodations. GI was amazed to hear about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities. 答案:.1.treated2.prohibited3.mourned4prescription5.postpone6.foreseen7routine8.urban.1.make up2.sent out3.straight awa
30、y4.related to5.Up to6.a lack of7.died from8.have faith in.1.through2.of3.adaptation4earliest5.struck6.mourning7to treat8.thorough9.among10.faith.语篇解读：文章主要介绍了世界艾滋病日的来历及目前世界范围内艾滋病病情及防治情况。1解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Dr Mann liked the concept, approved it, and agreed with the recommendation .”可以推测Dr Jonathan
31、Mann对此评价很高。2解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Bunn recommended the date of December 1st believing it would maximize coverage by western news media.”可知Bunn建议12月1日为“世界艾滋病日”是由于他认为这样可以使这一事件赢得媒体最多的报道。3解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段“it is thought that about a quarter of these dont know it and remain undiscovered.”可知，在英国25%的艾滋病感染者不知道自己携带有艾滋病病毒，故选B项。4解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，尽管有法律的保护，但是在一些地区艾滋病毒感染者在现实生活中依旧受到歧视，故选C项。.15GCFEB