1、Unit 4课下能力提升(十五).单句语法填空1Johns pale face suggested that he _ (be) ill, and his parents suggested that he _ (have) a medical examination.2Though the girl had been suffering from the blood disease, she acted as if nothing _ (happen) to her while facing her friends and relatives.3It is high time that yo
2、u _ (have) an operation on your heart at once.4But for their help, we _ (not finish) the program in time.5It is essential that students _ (get) themselves prepared for the coming future.6If my teachers hadnt trained me strictly, things _ (not be) going so smoothly now.7The officer ordered that the s
3、oldiers _ (hide) themselves at once.8Look at the trouble Im in! If only I _ (follow) your advice.9How I wish every family _ (have) a large house with a beautiful garden!10Without music human life _ (be) quite different today.阅读理解Here on the island of Demesne, the humans call us “clones”. I call myse
4、lf Elysia, because thats what Dr. Lusardi told me to call myself. I started to exist just weeks ago. But I am a sixteenyearold girl with no soul (灵魂). I know nothing of my First, the girl I was cloned from.We entered a private room, just me, the fancy lady Mrs. Bratton, and Marisa.The fancy lady pus
5、hes me with one of her fingers as one might poke (戳) a piece of fruit at the market. She gently pokes my flesh. She presses her hands against my back to test its firmness.“Shes attractive，” she says.Marisa warns her, “Mrs. Bratton, she is a Beta (a new product being tested by users). Dr. Lusardi has
6、 not perfected the teen line yet.”“I guess that will be reflected (体现) in the price，” says Mrs. Bratton.“Of course，” Marisa says. “Dr. Lusardi will be thrilled to know someone is willing to take a chance on a teen Beta.”Mrs. Bratton looks at me, “Whats your name, dear？”“Elysia，” I say.“I think you m
7、ight make a wonderful addition to our household, Elysia. Were so badly missing a teenage girl ever since Astrid, my eldest, went off to Biome University，” she says sadly.“Congratulations，” I say, because I know thats the appropriate thing to say to a parent whose child has studied in a wellknown uni
8、versity. “You must be very proud.”Mrs. Brattons face brightens. “I am! But Astrids so hardworking that she seldom comes back to visit us. We miss her a lot. Would you like to come to my family？”“Yes, maam，” I say.Marisa sends me back into the store when she finishes the negotiations (协商) with Mrs. B
9、ratton. I am to pick out some nice clothing to take to my new home, where I shall serve my new owner.1After entering the private room, the fancy lady _.Amakes the introductionsBchecks the clones qualityCoffers some fruit to the guestsDexchanges greetings with others2Why is Mrs. Bratton so proud?AAst
10、rid studies very hard.BShe is going to visit Astrid.CShe can buy something at the store.DHer daughter Astrid has entered Biome University.3Who will be Elysias new owner?ADr. Lusardi.BMarisa.CMrs. Bratton. DAstrid.4Where does this text probably come from?AA research paper.BA personal diary.CAn advert
11、isement.DA science fiction story.任务型阅读Smoggy weather has become common in China. But these days, air pollution levels in the northeastern city of Harbin surpassed the previous record levels.The city was essentially shut down after PM2.5, fine particulate (微粒的) pollution that is considered dangerous,
12、 reached levels of 1,000 micrograms per cubic meter 1._ Schools, motorways and an airport were closed on Tuesday as visibility in some areas of the city dropped to less than 10 meters.2_ It stated that there is “sufficient evidence” that exposure to outdoor air pollution causes lung cancer. 3._ More
13、over, its said that exposure has increased significantly particularly in “rapidly industrial countries with large populations”On the Chinese social media site Weibo, many users complained about the pollution and shared their concerns. 4._ Nowadays, there is a sarcastic play on the expression “serve
14、the people”， as the two have a similar pronunciation.“5._ There wont be a sudden outbreak of symptoms, but normally three to five days after the smoggy weather occurs, there is a peak in the number of people seeing doctors，” Deng Ying, a doctor at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical Uni
15、versity was quoted as saying.AThe impact of air pollution on people will be gradual.BSmog has been regarded as the biggest killer nowadays in China.CJust days previously, the World Health Organization classified air pollution as a carcinogen (致癌物)DThe faster smog comes, the faster it goes away.ERefe
16、rences to “feed people with smog” have become popular on Weibo.F40 times the safety level reminded by the World Health Organization.GAnd meanwhile, the risk of bladder cancer is also closely connected with it.短文改错Im going to study in the senior middle school on September. I can live either at school
17、 and at home. But I cant decide because both has advantages and disadvantages. At home, I have my own room, but I can have a good sleep. However, I have to share one room with 56 student at school. Maybe I cant sleep good. Its a problem. Although I can have better food at home, I enjoy eat with my c
18、lassmates. I think its a great fun and I can make more friends. If I live at home, Ill have ride to school. Its a waste of time and not safely. Its so hard to make a decision.课下能力提升(十五).1.was; (should) have2.had happened3.had/should have4.could not have finished5(should) get6.wouldnt be7.(should) hi
19、de8.had followed9.had10.would be.语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章节选了一个科幻故事的片段：一位母亲打算从商店购买一位克隆少女。1解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“The fancy lady pushes me . to test its firmness”可知，进入房间之后，这位女士开始检查这个克隆人的质量。2解析：选D推理判断题。根据倒数第三至五段可知，当听到Elysia说恭喜后，本因女儿离开家而难过的Mrs. Bratton顿时开心起来，由此推测她是为女儿考入名校而感到自豪。3解析：选C细节理解题。通读全文可知，检查克隆人Elysia质量的Mrs. B
20、ratton将成为她的新主人。4解析：选D文章出处题。本文主人公是Elysia是一位会说话的克隆人，故本文可能选自某科幻故事。.语篇解读：本文详细描述了哈尔滨PM2.5超标，说明了空气污染对人类健康的影响，特别会导致一些诸如肺癌、膀胱癌的发生。目的在于提高人们对环境保护的意识。1解析：选F此空是对空前“reached levels of 1,000 micrograms per cubic meter”的进一步解释说明，说明空气污染的严重程度，所以F项“是世界健康组织所提醒的安全标准的四十倍”符合语境，故选F项。2解析：选C根据空格后“exposure to outdoor air pollu
21、tion causes lung cancer”可知，C项中的“the World Health Organization classified air pollution as a carcinogen (致癌物)”与此相呼应，故选C项。3解析：选G此段中心讲的是世界卫生组织把空气污染界定为一种致癌物。后面是对此观点的例证，例证中先列举了暴露于户外空气污染中能引起肺癌，所以接着G项中的“同时，患膀胱癌的风险也与它密切相关”最符合语境，因此选G项。4解析：选EE项中的Weibo和feed people with smog分别与空前Weibo和the pollution相呼应，E项语意符合语境，故选E项。5解析：选A根据空后“There wont be a sudden outbreak of symptoms, but normally three to five days after the smoggy weather occurs”可以判断出A项符合语境，故选A项。.第一句：onin第二句：andor第三句：hashave第四句：butso/and第五句：studentstudents第六句：goodwell第八句：eateating第九句：去掉a第十句：have后加to第十一句：safelysafe