1、Unit 4Section .单词拼写1The family decided to _assist_(帮助) him with his chores.2He was losing the fight but he would not_submit_(屈服)3His son is intended for the medical_profession_(职业)4You should_concentrate_(全神贯注) on the road when youre driving.5Jerry is an _amateur_(业余爱好者) who dances because he feels
2、like it.6Students examined how children _acquire_(学到)language.7Can you _assess_(评估) my chances of winning?8When she saw me she looked_guilty_(内疚)9They try to find a way out of their_dilemma_(窘境)10His latest book of poetry will be _published_(出版)by Faber in May.补全句子1When people drive to and from work
3、,they usually choose from a small number of favorite routes,_depending_on_traffic conditions.当人们开车上班或回家时,也经常是依据交通情况从少量几条熟悉的路径中选择。2It was demanded that the working conditions_(should)be_improved_as soon as possible.But nothing is different,just like what you can see now.根据要求,工作条件要尽快地改进。但是,如同你看到的,什么都没
4、改变。3Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers_where_consumers_are_cheated_.在本章的后面将给读者介绍几种消费者受骗的案例。4Your assignment_is_to_be_handed_in_next Monday.你们的作业必须在下周一前交上来。5Not until I came across the word a third time _did_I_understand_ the meaning of it.直到我第三次遇到这个单词,我才明白了它的含义。.完形填空请认真阅读下面短文,
5、从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。For a long time Gabriel didnt want to be involved in music at all.In his first years of high school,Gabriel would look pityingly at the music students,1._D_ across the campus with their heavy instrument cases,2._D_at school for practice hours 3._A_anyone else
6、 had to be there.He swore to himself to 4._C_ music,as he hated getting to school extra early.5_B_,one day,in the music class that was 6._A_ of his schools standard curriculum,he was playing idly(随意地)on the piano and found it 7._D_to pick out tunes.With a sinking feeling,he realized that he actually
7、 8._C_doing it.He tried to hide his 9._B_ pleasure from the music teacher,who had 10._D_over to listen.He might not have done this particularly well,11._A_ the teacher told Gabriel that he had a good 12._A_ and suggested that Gabriel go into the music storeroom to see if any of the instruments there
8、 13._C_ him.There he decided to give the cello(大提琴)a 14._B_.When he began practicing,he took it very 15._C_.But he quickly found that he loved playing this instrument,and was 16._A_ to practicing it so that within a couple of months he was playing reasonably well.This 17._D_,of course,that he arrive
9、d at school early in the morning,18._B_ his heavy instrument case across the campus to the 19._B_ looks of the nonmusicians he had left 20._C_.文章大意:最初盖布瑞尔讨厌学习音乐,后来在老师的引导下步入了音乐殿堂,爱上了音乐。1A.travelling BmarchingCpacingDstruggling解析:根据句中的“heavy instrument cases”可知选择struggling,表示“艰难地行进”。2A.rising upBcomin
10、g upCdriving up Dturning up解析:根据最后一段中的“arrived”可知,他们到校练习音乐,选择turn up“出现,到达”。3A.before BafterCuntil Dsince解析:根据本段最后一句中的“extra early”可知,他们到校比其他任何人都早,因此选择before。4A.betrayBaccept Cavoid Dappreciate解析:他发誓要避开音乐,因为他不喜欢很早到校,因此选择avoid。5A.Therefore BHoweverCThusDMoreover解析:根据第二段的内容可知,本句话与上文有转折关系,因此选择However。6
11、A.part Bnature Cbasis Dspirit解析:音乐课是学校标准课程的一部分,因此选择part。7A.complicatedBsafe Cconfusing Deasy解析:由下文可知,他有音乐天赋,因此在随意地弹着钢琴时,他发现(慢慢)弹奏乐曲是容易的。故答案为D。8A.missedBdislikedCenjoyedDdenied解析:根据下一句中的“pleasure”可知,他意识到事实上他喜欢弹钢琴。因此选择enjoyed。9A.transparent Bobvious Cfalse Dsimilar解析:他试图不让音乐老师看到他那种明显的快乐。obvious符合句意。10
12、A.run BjoggedCjumped Dwandered解析:音乐老师已经踱步到了他的面前来听他弹奏。wander“徘徊,闲逛,漫步”,符合句意。11A.because BbutCthough Dso解析:他尽力隐藏对音乐的好感,不想让音乐老师知道。他可能并没有隐藏得很好,因为老师告诉他他的(音乐)能力很强。故选because。12A.earBtasteCheart Dvoice解析:参见上题解析。ear在此表示“(学习音乐,模仿声音等的)能力”。13A.occurred to Btook to Cappealed to Dheld to解析:老师建议他去乐器室看看是否有吸引他的乐器,ap
13、peal to“吸引”,符合句意。14A.change Bchance Cmission Dfunction解析:上文提及他弹钢琴,而这里指他决定给大提琴一个机会,即试一试大提琴,因此选择chance。15A.seriouslyBproudlyCcasuallyDnaturally解析:他开始练习拉大提琴时很随意,因此选择casually“随意地”。16A.committedBusedClimitedDadmitted解析:be committed to doing sth.“尽心尽力做某事”,符合句意。17A.provedBshowedCstressedDmeant解析:根据第一段可知,学习
14、音乐当然就意味着他每天早上很早到校。mean“意味着”,符合句意。18A.pushingBdraggingCliftingDrushing解析:根据句中的“heavy”可知选择dragging,表示“拖”。19A.admiringBpityingCannoyingDteasing解析:根据文章第一段中的“pityingly”可知选择pitying,pitying表示“同情的,怜悯的”。20A.overBasideCbehindDout解析:由文章第一段可知他也曾经有过这样的表情,而现在他不再有这样的表情了,因此选择behind,leave.behind表示“把抛在后面”。.阅读理解The be
15、st reporters I know are bright,honest,personable,curious,courageous,etc.If you ask them to explain their success,this is what they might say: A good reporter is a generalist,able to deal with a number of topics and to talk with a variety of people.He knows how to handle various issues in many fields
16、.He can think through all the possibilities and find the important parts in a large amount of information. A good reporter is curious.He takes pleasure in the new,and in the old,in the history or precedent (先例) that got us where we are.He enjoys reading and appreciates the details. A good reporter i
17、s pleasant.He adopts a friendly nature with those he meets.He is a grateful guest,with a belief in the basic goodness of people.He must be a good listener,even though he doesnt like them or what they stand for._He seeks the truth and acts independently.As a news provider,he has the power to influenc
18、e decisions to verify (核实)the data he has gathered.He must make sure that all of them are based on facts. A good reporter is courageous.He approaches strangers.He is willing to make a mistake and willing to write something that may hurt someone.As Jon Franklin said,“Back when I first started my work
19、,I thought intelligence was the most important quality.I have since changed my mind.You do have to be intelligent,but the biggest thing is couragecourage to stand corrected and to take criticism,courage to accept what you dont understand,and most of all,courage to see what is there and not what you
20、want to think is there.”文章大意:本文主要介绍了作为一名优秀的记者所必须具备的品质。1According to the passage,a good listener is someone who_D_.Aalways listens to the truthBnever interrupts a conversationClistens to the most important parts of what people sayDlistens to people carefully although he doesnt like them解析:细节理解题。根据第四段
21、“He must be a good listener,even though he doesnt like them or what the stand for.”可知,一个好的倾听者即使不喜欢对方或对方所说的话也会认真听。2Which of the following sentences is the most suitable for the blank in the fifth paragraph?_A_AA good reporter is honest.BA good reporter is confident.CA good reporter is intelligent.DA
22、good reporter is humorous.解析:主旨大意题。第五段内容主要强调记者要诚实,不能弄虚作假,故选A项。3According to the passage,a good reporter_D_.Ahas to avoid hurting those who are not friendlyBhas to learn whatever he doesnt understandChas to write about what he thinks is rightDhas a great sense of responsibility解析:细节理解题。根据第五段中的“He mus
23、t make sure that all of them are based on facts.”可知优秀的记者要有责任感。4Jon Franklin would agree that_A_.Aintelligence is required but is not the most important quality of a reporterBcourage is as important as intelligenceCcourage makes it easier for a reporter to succeedDthe more intelligent you are,the mor
24、e you gain解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中“You do have to be intelligent,but the biggest thing is.”可以推断Jon Franklin认为记者要有聪明的才智,但聪明的才智不是最重要的。.七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Guide for Teenagers The teenage years can be tough,and its normal to feel sad every now and then.But if these feelings dont go away
25、 or become so intense that you cant handle them,you may be suffering from depression.1._E_Try not to isolate yourself When youre depressed,you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything.Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult,but isolating yourself only makes depression worse
26、.2._F_ Spend time with friends,especially those who are active.Keep your body healthy Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood.Ever heard of a “runners high”? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression,so get involved in sports,ride your bike,or take a d
27、ance class.Any activity helps!3._C_As for food,make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits,vegetables,and whole grains.Avoid alcohol and drugs You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood boost,” even if just for a short time.However,subst
28、ance use can not only make depression worse,but can cause you to become more depressed.4._G_You will need special treatment for your substance problem.5_B_Stress and worry can lead to depression.Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming.In addition,if you have a health concern you feel
29、 you cant talk to your parents about,see a doctor.A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment.If youre dealing with relationship,friendship,or family problems,talk to an adult you trust.ATurn to your parents for help.BAsk for help if you are stressed.CEven a short walk can be beneficial.DThe more exercise you do,the healthier you will be.EHelp is available and you have more power than you thinkFAs you get out into the world,you may find yourself feeling better.Gln short,drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse in the long run.