高三英语单元测试18 unit 3 a taste of english humour 新人教版必修4
高三英语一轮复习考点强化练18Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour人教版4
Unit 3 A taste of English humourⅠ.阅读理解A(2017·9月浙江金丽衢12校高三联考)My Dear Stuart,We are overjoyed at your generously long letter.We have been rather worried about you since your reticent Xmas card from Spain.We thought that your indignation at Fascist (Natsi) terrors might have made you join the Spanish Republican army on leaving Oxford.In that case,the world would certainly gain a hero,but we might (O horrible thought!) lose a friend.You can imagine our relief to hear from you again.We shall be here for another four or five months yet,and we shall sail home in September.Not that we have homes to return to!Our houses,spared by the shell-fire,have been looted and gutted of all their valuable contents.Our families have taken refuge in mountains.My wife lost her mother,and I myself have no hope ofgetting jobs in China.However,one’s lot is with one’s own people;I don’t mind suffering a bit.The revolution of the Fortune’s wheel might bring us up,and,as Goethe (歌德,著名诗人) was fond of saying,abwarten Sie.Yes,Stuart,I have been working entirely on my own.I have tried to read French literature systematically downwards,beginning with Villon,and already got as far as the mid-nineteenth century.I have also read the German romantics.I am readingTaine’s novel.Besides,I ha ve not neglected my English and Chinese studies.Oh,my baby daughter is bursting fat.She already boasts of six teeth (each tooth meaning a week or so of worries and sleeplessness on her part as well as our own).She is very naughty and self-willed.She will be able to walk a little next month.My wife sends you her best wishes.Write to me at your earliest convenience.Yours ever,Chung-shu Tchi’ien P.S.My wife wants me to tell you that the baby is really “her father’s daughter”.She loves nothing so much as bo oks—to tear and nibble at,certainly not to read.She throws away her toys to grab at the books we happen to be reading.【语篇导读】本文是一篇钱钟书1938年留学巴黎时写给外国友人司徒亚的书信,司徒亚是钱钟书在牛津大学的同学。
高中英语真题：Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour单句语法填空
Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour单句语法填空单句语法填空1．He was surprised that his answer should have caused suc h a strong (react)．答案：reaction2．At the magic performance, I found it (astonish) that a pigeon appeared out of the magici an’s empty hand.答案：astonishing3．We had no trouble finding your house because your (d irect) were very clear.答案：directions4． (convince) of his honesty, we decided to depend on hi m (carry) out the secret order.答案：Convinced；to carry/carrying5．Mary felt cut from the outside world, since she lacked an Internet connection and couldn’t receive any email.答案：off6．More children in Beijing will reach school age next year, (create) a shortage of primary school teachers in the capital.答案：creating7．Not content his present job, he has been busy hunting for a new one.答案：with8．—Credit cards are (particular) useful when traveling.—True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.答案：particularly9．I have been picked to represent the whole team.答案：out10． is known to all, the People’s Republic of China is the biggest developing country in the world.答案：As单句改错1．With the electricity being cut off, all the machines had to st op working.答案：去掉being2．He talks about Rome as if he has been there before. 答案：has→had3．To our amused, they had a quarrel about such a small thin g.答案：amused→amusement4．(湖北卷)I learned that shouting and threats of punishment would re sult from a disaster.答案：from→in5．Though he was bad off, he looked down upon those who h ad a lot of money.答案：bad→badly单元语法——v.ing作表语、定语和宾语补足语1．(2018·四川名校联盟测试)Phoebe received an email the other day (say) her uncl e was coming to visit her.答案：saying2．The guide asked us again if we had ever been to the temp le (date) back to the Ming Dynasty.答案：dating3．—Mum，is the pair of gloves (wash) mine?—Yes. You have to wear another pair.答案：being washed4．He looked around and caught a man (put) his hand int o the pocket of a passenger.答案：putting5．The lady was so absorbed in her job that she didn’t hear a customer (knock) at the door.答案：knocking教材与语法填空根据教材课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2018年秋季高中英语Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumourPeriod1Warmin
Unit 3 A taste of English humour Period 1 Warming Up & Reading课堂10分钟达标There is an English saying, “Laughter is the best medicine. ” Untilrecently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors havebegun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. Theyhave found that laughter can really improve people’s health.Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body.People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body. In one experiment, doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which decrease both stress and pain.As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.【语篇概述】“笑是最好的药物。
2018届秋季高中英语Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumourPeriod2Reading课后阅读作业新人教版必修
Unit 3 A taste of English humour Period 2 Reading课后阅读作业Ⅰ. 阅读理解AWe all know that Britain and the US are two countries connected by a commonlanguage. But in fact, the differences are more fun to observe, as BBC didin a recent story called 8 Situations When Britons Behave Differently FromAmericans. Below Teens has picked out four for you. Take a look.1. When someone knocks into youIf someone bumps into an American, the victim will most likely look the accidental aggressor in the face and expect an apology. If, however, the victim happens to be British, chances are that the victim will say“sorry”before the other can make his or her own apology.2. When you get dressed for dinnerBritons don’t all change into evening dress for supper like what you may have seen in popular TV shows like Downton Abbey. But they do tend to make an effort when going out for dinner somewhere nice. Americans, however, will probably wear a casual shirt to a fancy eatery.3. When you don’t finish your foodBritons wouldn’t think to take the leftovers home when dining out at a restaurant. They think the food is somehow “tainted”once they’ve poked(杵; 捅)at it with a knife and fork. In the US, wrapping it up to take home is a standard practice.4. When you get into a taxiAfter Britons tell cab driver an address, they hardly speak to each other until it’s time to pay. Even if they’re being taken in a roundabout way, they’re very unlikely to say anything. In the US, however, most passengers think nothing of telling the driver what route to take after telling him or her the destination.【语篇概述】英国人和美国人虽然说着相同的语言, 却有着许多完全不同的处事态度与生活习惯。
【高三英语试题精选】2018届高考英语第一轮Unit 3 A taste of English humour同步复习题(附答案)
2018届高考英语第一轮Unit 3 A taste of English humour同步复习题（附答案）2018届高考英语第一轮Unit3 AtasteofEnglishhumour同步复习题（附答案）2018届高考英语第一轮Unit3 AtasteofEnglishhumour同步复习题（附答案）Unit 3 A taste of English humourⅠ多项选择1．He was in hospital for six monthsHe felt as if he was ________ from the outside worldA．cut out B．cut offC．cut up D．cut through解析选B。
本题考查cut相关短语的用法。
cut out删掉；cut off 隔离；cut up切碎；cut through刺穿。
根据句意用cut off。
2．She________Japanese when she was in JapanNoshe can speak it freelyA．picked out B．made outC．made up D．picked up解析选D。
本题考查动词短语的辨析。
pick up偶然、无意中学会……。
3．(2018年鞍模拟)Mom，I’m afraid it’s going to rainThe clouds in the sky are __________A．building up B．breaking upC．staying up D．getting up解析选A。
句意妈妈，恐怕要下雨了。
天空中的云越越密集了。
build up逐渐增加，符合句意。
break up打碎，分裂，解体；stay up 不睡觉，熬夜；get up起床。
4．Nothat she has apologized for her rude behavior，I am __________。
(福建专用)2018年高考英语一轮复习 课时规范练18 Unit 3 A taste of Engl
Unit 3 A taste of English humourⅠ.阅读理解A(2018·河北邢台期中考试)Children’s handwriting has deteriorated(退化) to such an extent in recent years that pupils are being subjected to online abuse,a leading expert has warned.It has also been claimed that a large number of children as old as 12 are unable to write their own names,such is the extent of the handwriting crisis(危机).Some teachers say that the rise of digital technology with children using keyboards and smart phones is having a major impact on their handwriting skills and that poor teaching of handwriting is impacting on inspection results in some schools.Melanie Harwood,who provides writing coaching in schools,said during a roundtable discussion that children were taking pictures of their peer s’ coursework and then reproducing it on social sites like Twitter or Facebook.Other classmates would then laugh at those with poor writing on social media platforms,the Times Educational Supplement reported.Ms Harwood said,“Some children are being bullied(欺负) because of their handwriting.Their friends are taking pictures of their writing tweeting it and making comments on the writing:‘They’re not very bright,because their handwriting isn’t very good.Good God.It’s terrible.You can’t have that.’”Still,some people took t o defending bad handwriting on Twitter.A user wrote,“Bad handwriting?Keep this in mind:more intelligent people tend to think faster,and as a result their handwriting is more sloppy.”But Ms Harwood said handwriting was not seen as a priority in the curriculum.She explained,“I’m seeing children as old as 12,who can’t write their own names,pass the system.” She was speaking at a roundtable discussion in London over whether handwriting lessons are a thing of the past in the digital age.However,teachers have said poor teaching of handwriting is having a negative effect on Ofsted inspections following the education watchdog’s recent addition of handwriting as part of the aspects it assesses to determine a school’s rating.1.Which of the following probably causes children to have poor handwriting?A.The rise of social media.B.Improper curriculums at school.C.Poor writing coaching at school.D.The use of computers and phones.2.Why do children post their peers’ poor handwriting on social sites?A.To make fun of their peers.B.To show the problems with school teaching.C.To call people’s attention to kids’ handwriting.D.To ask their peers to improve their handwriting.3.Those who defend their bad handwriting believe .A.handwriting skills are out of dateB.poor handwriting indicates low intelligenceC.intelligent people tend to have poor handwritingD.handwriting has nothing to do with one’s intelligence4.We can conclude from the text that .A.teachers are unwilling to teach handwritingB.kids with poor handwriting usually fail examsC.handwriting is still not required at school nowadaysD.schools didn’t pay enough attention to kids’ handwriting〚导学号23280075〛B(2018·重庆一中期中考试)Sometimes in life we just have to take a chance.And no matter what happens,it has to somehow be better than doing nothing.Do you remember Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous word s,“Do one thing every day that scares you”?Let’s do something that scares us a little bit.And while we’re out there doing this big thing,remember that while we are driving down our road to glory,it’s inevitable that we’re also going to run into a few roadblocks every once in a while.When we do hit these bumps in the road,please don’t be deterred(阻止) and understand that we are not built to already know the way before we have travelled the roads that we must travel.For exampl e,we can’t see from here all the way to the other side of the country,especially at night.However,I guarantee you that if we would just get in that vehicle of ours,start it up,and turn on our head lights then we’ll find that ournight vision can see our way through the next two hundred feet,even in the darkest nights.And once we move forward and get to that two-hundre d-foot marker,then all of a sudden the way through the next two hundred feet will be illuminated(照亮)and expose itself to us.Like that scenario(情况) above,we aren’t built to be able to have all the answers in dealing with our next challenge before we actually go down the road that we must travel.However,if we would just get in that vehicle of change and start up our minds,th en we can turn on our problem-solving vision.And once we move our lives forward through the next problem with our self-produced solutions,then all of a sudden we’ll be able to make our way more easily through life’s d etours(弯道).Now teens,go learn and lay the way to a better world for all of us.Remember that luck is on the side of those who just do it.Life favours the bold(勇敢的)!5.The underlined word “inevitable” in Para.1 probably means “”.A.unavoidableB.vitalC.unfairD.amazing6.By the second paragraph,the author intends to tell readers.A.it’s dangerous to drive at nightB.we should bear a clear goal in mindC.headlights are useful for driving at nightD.we never know our way unless we go ahead7.In the text,the author mainly encourages readers to.A.be a determined personB.find self-produced solutionsC.be brave enough to take a chanceD.overcome the difficulties on the way8.Who do you think the text is intended for?A.Young people.B.Travellers.C.Adults.D.Drivers.〚导学号23280076〛Ⅱ.七选五阅读(2018·山东莱芜期中考试)How can I get self-motivation?When you are feeling less than motivated,it can be easy to fall behind on your work,personal life and aspirations.When this mood strikes,it is important to dig deep down and find a way to pull yourself through it to become the self-motivated person that you long to be.1 For example,if your final goal is to do a 5k run,make running a half mile without stopping your first level of achievements.It doesn’t have to be achieved all at once,but little by little.When you feel that you have fully reached your first level,move on to the next.Having a final goal,and setting steps to get there,can help you have mini achievements. 2When you want to reach a certain goal,it often helps to imagine already achieving it.You may be able to be more self-motivated if you keep track of your progress. 3 Put one picture on the top of each page,and underneath,write what you did to reach that goal.If there are too few words on the page,it may be time to step up your efforts.Special quotations can be a good way to inspire self-motivation.Find a quote that moves you and inspires you in a way that no other set of words has before. 4 Lookat it on a daily basis,and use it as a way to inspire you to be more self-motivated.5 Even on days when your motivation is lacking,there are ways that you can do what you need to do.If you want to be more self-motivated,it takes a lot of sweat and drive,but it can eventually produce the results that you are longing for.A.This practice can increase your drive to keep on going.B.It is you that have to motivate yourself to achieve your goal.C.Consider setting different levels of achievements for yourself.D.If possible,turn those words into an art print and hang it in your home.E.Consider creating a journal with pictures of what you want to accomplish.F.An important way to be self-motivated is to push forward to get what you want.G.Being self-motivated can be difficult at times,but the effort usually reaps the rewards.〚导学号23280077〛Ⅲ.短文改错(2018·辽宁沈阳九中期中考试)Yesterday Mr Smith,from Canada,gave us a lecture about his country.As a second largest country in the world,Canada covers with about a quarter of the world’s land area.But it’s population is v ery small,about 32 million.People in Canada mainly say French and English.The weather in Canada is quite differently from area to area.There are many lakes in Canada,which supply it with one three of the world’s fresh waters.Canada also has a lot forests,which makes it the biggest producer of paper in the world.Beside,Canada also has much beautiful scenery.〚导学号23280078〛答案：Ⅰ.【解题导语】本文为说明文,题材为社会文化类。
高三英语课时作业18 Unit3 A taste of English humour
《红对勾》高三英语课时作业18：Unit3 A taste of EnglishhumourⅠ.多项选择1．—Laura has been ________ as the secretary from 300 applicants for the job.—How lucky she is!A．died out B．sorted outC．picked out D．broken out[解析]句意：“在300名求职者中，劳拉被选中当秘书。
”“她多幸运啊！”pick out 挑出，辨别出。
die out 灭亡，逐渐消失；sort out 分类；break out 突发，爆发。
[答案]C2．(2012·吉林市摸底考试)He's perfectly ________ to live in the mountain and paint pictures all day, though he is badly off.A．curious B．proudC．anxious D．content[解析]句意：他十分愿意生活在大山里整天绘画，尽管他贫困潦倒。
be content to do sth.满足于做某事。
[答案]D3．Your room is always ________.You should get it tidie d.A．at a loss B．in dangerC．in a mess D．in order[解析]句意：你的房间总是很乱。
你应该找人整理一下。
此处用 in a mess (乱糟糟的)，与下文的 You should get it tidied 语意一致。
[答案]C4．Miss Antonia has ________ the pupils for hours with stories and jokes.A．ignored B．enjoyedC．entertained D．recognized[解析]句意：安东尼小姐在这几个小时中既讲故事，又讲笑话来逗乐孩子们。
高三英语一轮复习题组层级快练18Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumor新人教版必修420171224110
题组层级快练18 Unit 3 A taste of English humor第Ⅱ卷强化增分练(时间：45分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
(改编)Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, __1__ (destroy)fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged __2__ their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or roofs. One person was killed, several were __3__ (serious)hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm.A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early __4__ the morning and lasted for over an hour.“I __5__ (eat)with my wife and children, ”he said, “when we heard a loud noise.A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best __6__ (climb)out but then I saw that one of my children was __7__ (miss). I went back inside and found him, safe __8__ very frightened. ”Mrs. Woo Mei Fong said that her husband had just left for work when she __9__ (feel)that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children.Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded area and the welfare department brought __10__ (they)food, clothes and shelter.1. ________2. ________3. ________4. ________5. ________6. ________7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________10. ________答案与解析【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了一场暴风雨对当地造成的破坏。
高考英语十八 Unit 3 A taste of English h Umo Ur
课时作业十八[必修4 Unit 3 A tate of Engih humour]限时：35分钟Ⅰ单项填空1．On the ban of the river，we found him________on a bench，with hi ee________on a ite in theA．eated; fiing B．itting; fiingC．eated; being fied D．itting; fied2．We at in ience，________to be togetherA．being content B．contentingC．content D．contented3．Scientit are convinced________the e angr when thing do not haer Thee ore eai A a reut, the are e affected b treStudie have ao hown that men and women dea with tre different Women eem to be better abe to dea with tre than men , een are three time more ie to deveoerican writer John Gra became famou for hi boo, Men are from Mar, Women are from Venu He note that men and women have oan, the bet wa i to ret and forget about dai But a woman uffering from tre need to ta about herE e ot effective trereduction meaure, a eercie mae ou fee better In addition, eercie can ao im againt dieaeKeeae wore Eotion to friend or fami member or writing down our feeing can heae the ame reen, men tend to fee deore eaiD．ore troubeB．i e abe to coore eai affected b treD．tend to ove more Mar, Women are from Venu”， John Gra mean that the ________．A．eotion in a different waB．co tre in a imiar waD．deveoe eercieB．eeain ientD．ignore the trefu ituation课时作业十七Ⅰ考查非谓语动词。
高三英语一轮复习 题组层级快练18 Unit 3 A taste of English humor 新人教版必修4
题组层级快练18 Unit 3 A taste of English humorⅠ. 阅读理解(2017·哈尔滨)A survey has shown that what you do on a plane can be determined by which nationality is listed on your passport.According to the results of an international passenger survey, Australians are the biggest drinkers on board with 36 percent choosing to down the hatch, compared to 35 percent of Americans and 33 percent of Brits.The Airline Passenger Experience Association(APEX) spoke to around 1，500 people, aged 18 and older, who have travelled by plane at least once during the last three months and were living in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia and Brazil.The results found Chinese travelers are most likely to nod off once the seat －belt sign switches off. They are also the first to take out their credit card for some in－flight shopping and the biggest fans of gaming. Americans on the other hand like to use their time in the air more productively —when not drinking—choosing to work while flying at 35，000 feet.Meanwhile, Brits and Germans are the best at making chat with random strangers—spending 50 percent more time than any other nationality. Comparatively, Brazilians conduct their conversations online via email, messaging apps or social media.Despite plane food having a bad reputation, seven out of ten interviewees said they were happy to eat up on the selection of in－flight snacks and meals. In－flight magazines were also popular with four out of five passengers.The international flyers did, however, express their desire for better in－flight entertainment. “The industry has greatly improved the comfort, entertainment and on board service, and passengers are accepting those improvements”said Russell Lemieux, APEX executive director. “At the same time, passengers are demanding more from their air travel experiences which will drive more improvements touching all aspects of the journey.” he added.1. What can you probably see in the flight according to the passage?A. Brazilians choose to drink.B. Americans do in－flight shopping.C. Germans chat to kill the time.D. The Chinese switch off the seat－belt sign.2. When on board the plane, ________．A. passengers from one nation have little in commonB. most passengers like to read in－flight magazinesC. more than half of the passengers don't enjoy plane foodD. most people tend to use in－flight time to have a good sleep3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Flyers care little about entertainment.B. Flyers are not satisfied with the improvements.C. Flyers are expecting better flight experiences.D. Flyers have more and more demands from airlines.4. What's the purpose of the passage?A. To entertain readers with interesting stories.B. To encourage people to behave well in public.C. To criticize impolite behaviors on the plane.D. To inform readers of the results of a survey.答案与解析【文章大意】文章讲了各国乘客在飞机上的表现。
高三英语单元测试18 Unit 3 A taste of English humour(新人教版必修4)
新人教版英语高三单元测试18必修4 Unit 3 A taste of English humourPart one: Multiple choice1.When I was in hospital，my mother made a promise that she would take me to Qingdao________I was well enough to travel，which________my recovery.A．direct；contributed to B．directly；contributed toC．directly；attributed to D．direct；attributed to2. .In order not to let the others hear what he said，he________the news to me.A．shouted B．toldC．whispered D．said3. Scientists are convinced________the positive effect of laughter________physical and mental health.A．of；at B．by；inC．of；on D．on；at4.We shouldn’t complain about being poor，because many families are much_______after the big earthquake.A．better off B．badly offC．well off D．worse off5.Sam________some knowledge of the computer just by watching others working on it. A．brought up B．looked upC．picked up D．set up6．—How could you________my sister so easily in the crowd?—Because she stood out in her bright red dress.A．pick up B．pick outC．take up D．take out7.he news shocked the public，________to great concern about students’ safety at school. A．having led B．ledC．leading D．to lead8.By the time he realizes he________into a trap，it’ll be too late for him to do anything about it. A．walks B．walkedC．has walked D．had walked9.What’s the________of having a public open space where you can’t eat，drink or even simply hang out for a while?A．sense B．matterC．case D．opinion10.I am sure David will be able to find the library—he has a pretty good________of direction. A．idea B．feelingC．experience D．sense11.No matter how I tried to read it，I just couldn’t make______of this sentence.A．meaning B．thoughtC．sense D．idea12.My aunt always loses her way when she is out by herself，because she has no________of direction.A．sense B．feelingC．touch D．scene13. The driver braked hard to avoid________a child coming in his way.A．hit B．to hitC．hitting D．to have hit14. It looks like my cousin，but I don’t remember him________a pair of glasses.A．to wear B．woreC．wear D．wearing15.Listen！Do you hear someone________for help?A．calling B．callC．to call D．called16.The plan to be carried out next month needs________among the members of the labor union before________.A．to discuss；carrying outB．to be discussed；carried outC．discussing；being carried outD．discussed；to be carried out17.At the airport，a man dressed in a black suit was caught________on the clean floor.A．spit B．spittingC．spat D．to spit18. Mum ________ to us，“Be quiet！Your little sister’s sleeping.”A．whispered B．shoutedC．explained D．replied19. Scientists are convinced ________ the positive effect of laughter ________ physical and mental health.A．of；at B．by；inC．of；on D．on；at20. —How are the things in your village?—Modern farming methods have been brought in and the villagers are________now than before. A．well off B．better offC．badly off D．worse off21. It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly ________ my friend.A．turn out B．bring outC．call out D．pick out22. The news shocked the public，__________to great concern about students’ safety at school. A．having led B．ledC．leading D．to lead23. Oil prices have risen________32 percent since last year，________a record $84.65 a barrel on Nov.9.A．by；reached B．by；reachingC．by；to reach D．to；reaching24. The financial crisis that originated(源于)on Wall Street swept the world，thus________large numbers of workers jobless.A．leaving B．to leaveC．left D．have left25.It rained heavily in the south ,_______serious flooding in several province .A.causedB.having causedC.causingD.to causePart two:完型填空When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my 26 , Aaron invited me to goalong. I 27 accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was 28 about him. My husband 29 me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated.Finally, it 30 me. Aaron was sixteen years old. How many 31 would I have to do something fun with him 32 he went away to college? And how many youth actually 33 their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearly for teens? The 34 was made. I would not miss this opportunity.At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the 35 , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how 36 I was to feel the floor vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were 37 at my enthusiasm.By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed. 38 did my son's teenage years. 39 he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially 40 for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again that I didn't 41 an opportunity to spend time with my son.Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very 42 . Some days he calls just to 43 and tell me about his day. I drop everything and 44 the moment, knowing these times too shall 45 .26. A. amazement B. agreement C. argument D. disappointment27. A. hardly B. suddenly C. readily D. rapidly28. A. crazy B. merciful C. patient D. concerned29. A. prevented B. encouraged C. stopped D. refused30. A. determined B. hit C. controlled D. annoyed31. A. opportunities B. years C. festivals D. moments32. A. after B. since C. when D. before33. A. invited B. advised C. allowed D. promised34. A. invitation B. design C. demand D. decision35. A. silly B. pleasant C. loud D. sweet36. A. excited B. nervous C. curious D. surprised37. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. amused D. disappointed38. A. Such B. Neither C. So D. Either39. A. In no time B. In time C. At a time D. At the time40. A. tired B. worried C. upset D. lonely41. A. have B. miss C. obtain D. grasp42. A. close B. open C. young D. positive43. A. talk B. speak C. chat D. communicate44. A. wait B. spend C. listen D. enjoy45. A. pass B. gain C. lose D. keepPart three :阅读理解A篇An ape has a larger brain than any animal except man, though it is much smaller than a man’s brain. Apes all belong to the hot countries of the world—tropical Africa and South—east Asia.The gorilla is the largest of the apes. He is as tall as six feet when standing upright. Many people think that gorillas are very fierce. They are often described as standing upright like a man, beating their fists and roaring. In their home, in the forests of Central Africa, however, they are not at all like this, They are peaceful animals and never use their great strength unless attacked. Even then, they retreat if they can.Gorillas have black faces and long, black, hairy coats. They feed during the day on plants and fruit. At night the old male often sleeps on the ground at the foot of a tree, while the others each make a sleeping platform in the tree bending the leafy branches. Besides this, gorillas climb trees very seldom.46. Apes live in ___________ .A. different parts of the worldB. the cold countriesC. South America and AfricaD. the countries of Africa and south—east Asia47. An ape’s brain is __________ .A. as large as a man’s brainB. a lot smaller than a man’s brainC. larger than that of any other animal including manD. a lot larger than a man’s brain48. A gorilla is about six feet tall when he __________ .A. stands on his legsB. stand on his armsC. roarsD. uses his great strength49. All gorillas live on ____________ .A. vegetablesB. leaves and grassC. plants and fruitD. rice50. During the night gorilla usually sleep in trees except __________ .A. the old female gorillaB. the old male gorillaC. the young gorillas up to six years oldD. the baby gorillasB篇Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught in school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women.51. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical schoolB. She decided to further her education in ParisC. A serious eye problem stopped herD. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States52. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor?A. She was a woman.B. She wrote too many letters.C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school.D. She couldn’t set up her hospital.53. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?A. Eight yearsB. Ten yearsC. Nineteen yearsD. Thirty-six years54. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blacekwell,except that she ______.A. became the first woman physicianB. was the first woman doctorC. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD. set up the first medical school for women55. Eilzabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______.A. EnglandB. ParisC. the United StatesD. 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2018年高考英语一轮复习Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour单元检测(含解析)新人
Unit 3 A taste of English humour单元检测卷第一部分听力（满分30分）（略）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ACome for Dinner by Leslie RevsinMake every meal a feast and every moment with loved ones an occasion with Come for Dinner.Revsin, the former owner and chef of Manhattan’s Restaurant Leslie, offers a collection of over 150 recipes designed for small get-togethers of friends and family. There are various ethnic dishes that draw from Asia, the Mediterranean, Latin cultures and more. Revsin believes cooking at home provides the opportunity to connect with friends and family on a good level.Retro Beach Bash by Linda EverettGrab your beach blanket and your surfboard —it’s time for a beach party! With more than 100 recipes for beach picnics and barbecues, Retro Beach Bash is the beach lover’s companion for fun in the sun.Half information and half cookbook, you can browse the pages that are filled with beach fun tips and advice. The second half of this book is a cookbook, which can help you make foods to satisfy every taste on the beach.Entertaining Edibles by Sidney EscowitzYou’ve seen them decorating plates at restaurants, admired them at weddings, and expressed great surprise at the chefs who designed them —and now you can produce them at home.Sidney shares lots of practical tips that will give your finished food sculptures a professional look and send you on your way towards creating your own original works of food art.Recipes from a Tapas Bar by Olivier SaidIf you’re a fan of Spanish Tapas bars, this book is a must-have for your library. Even if you don’t cook, you’ll still want this book if you’re a fan of Tapas bars, only for the lively discussions of the cheeses of Spain along with other Spanish wines and spirits.1. If you want to prepare a delicious dish for your family at home, you’d better choose ___________.A. Retro Beach BashB. Come for DinnerC. Recipes from a Tapas BarD. Entertaining Edibles2. The underlined word ＂ browse＂ in the text means ___________.A. designB. readC. changeD. write3. Who can tell you how to make the works of food art?A. Sidney Escowitz.B. Linda Everett.C. Leslie Revsin.D. Olivier Said.BSurviving Hurricane Sandy(飓风桑迪)Natalie Doan, 14, has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway, New York. Living just a few blocks from the beach. Natalie can see the ocean and hear the waves from her house. ＂It’s the ocean that makes Rockaway so special,＂ she says.On October 29, 2012, that ocean turned fierce. That night, Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast, and Rockaway was hit especially hard. Fortunately, Natalie’s family escaped to Brooklyn shortly before the city’s bridges closed.When they returned to Rockaway the next day, they found their neighborhood in ruins. Many of Natalie’s friends had lost their homes and were living far away. All around her, people were suffering, especially the elderly. Natalie’s school was so damaged that she had to temporarily attend a school in Brooklyn.In the following few days, the men and women helping Rockaway recover inspired Natalie. Volunteers came with carloads of donated clothing and toys. Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. Teenagers climbed dozens of flights of stairs to deliver water and food to elderly people trapped in powerless high-rise buildings.＂My mom tells me that I can’t control what happens to me,＂ Natalie says, ＂but I can always choose how I deal with it.＂Natalie’s choice was to help.She created a website page, matching survivors in need with donors who wanted to help. Natalie posted information about a boy named Patrick, who lost his baseball card collection when his house burned down. Within days, Patrick’s collection was replaced.In the coming months, her website page helped lots of kids: Christopher, who received a new basketball; Charlie, who got a new keyboard. Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-needed supplies to Rockaway. Her efforts made her a famous person. Last April, she was invited to the White House and honored as a Hurricane Sandy Champion of Change.Today, the scars(创痕) of destruction are still seen in Rockaway, but hope is in the air. The streets are clear, and many homes have been rebuilt. ＂I can’t imagin e living anywhere but Rockaway,＂ Natalie declares. ＂My neighborhood will be back, even stronger than before.＂4.When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane, she found .A. some friends had lost their livesB. her neighborhood was destroyedC. her school had moved to BrooklynD. the elderly were free from suffering5.According to Paragraph 4, who inspired Natalie most?A. The people helping Rockaway rebuild.B. The people trapped in high-rise buildings.C. The volunteers donating money to survivors.D. Local teenagers bringing clothing to elderly people.6.How did Natalie help the survivors?A. She gave her toys to other kids.B. She took care of younger children.C. She called on the White House to help.D. She built an information sharing platform.7.What does the story intend to tell us?A. Little people can make a big difference.B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. East or west, home is best.D. Technology is power.CShe Walked Through FireOn Thanksgiving weekend, the Heffelmire family gathered for a meal at their home. After dinner, the family went down to the finished basement to relax except Charlotte’s father, Eric, who was in the garage to fix his truck.Around 8 pm, Charlotte decided to check on her dad. She walked through the kitchen. When she opened the side door to the garage, black smoke rose up into the kitchen. She could barely make out her father lying on his back, trapped under the truck. He’d removed the front passenger-side tyre and raised the truck on a jack(千斤顶). The truck had slipped off the jack, and now the whole weight of the wheel was on his chest and shoulders.Charlotte ran to the front of the truck and struggled to lift it. Eric was still conscious, and he yelled, ＂You got it! One more try!＂ She tried again and was ableto tip the truck backward just enough for her to pull her dad by the shirt with both hands from under the truck.She dragged him across the garage and 20 feet down the driveway. Then she ran back to the garage, which had burst into flames. ＂I was afraid the car was going to explode,＂ says Charlotte, so she climbed into the truck, which faced forward, turned the key, and pressed the gas pedal(油门). The car slowly rolled out, the metal wheel scratching loudly against the concrete.zx*xkSafely on the driveway, Charlotte stopped the truck and ran back to the basement. ＂There’s a fire! Everybody get out!＂ she yelled as she picked up her three-month-old niece and ran out. Outside, she handed the baby to her mom, and then ran around to the burning garage. She picked up a garden hose(水管) and sprayed the fire while calling 911.A few minutes later, firefighters and an ambulance arrived. Charlotte was treated for second-degree burns on both her feet and face. Her dad had injuries on his chest and shoulders, as well as minor burns on his face. The garage and the house were damaged but the family survived.The Heffelmires are staying in an apartment while their house is rebuilt. ＂Charlotte is a remarkable kid,＂ says her dad. Charlotte, however, simply says, ＂I wa s saving my family and my house. I wasn’t going to let my dad die.＂8.Eric got trapped because _____.A. the kitchen was on fireB. the wheel fell off the truckC. the front tyre was removedD. the truck slipped off the jack9.Which of the following is the correct order of the events?a. Charlotte called the firefighters.b. Charlotte saved Eric from under the truck.c. Charlotte drove the truck out of the garage.d. Charlotte warned the family to leave the house.A. b, c, a, dB. a, b, d, cC. a, c, b, dD. b, c, d, a10.As a result of the fire, _____.A. the truck explodedB. the house was not fit to live inC. the three-month-old baby was injuredD. Charlotte was burned on her chest and shoulders11.It can be inferred from the passage that Charlotte is _____.A. proud and clear-headedB. modest and easy-goingC. calm and quick-mindedD. independent and self-centeredDIf you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life，new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study，people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1，000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries(动脉).Over time，this can cause serious injuries.Peter Schnohr，a researcher in Copenhagen，said，＂If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy，jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is not just unnecessary，and it may be harmful.＂The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi，yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than ＂iron man＂ events，triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott，another researcher involved in the study，＂You don’t actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn’t actually do too much＂.12.The underlined word ＂strenuous＂ in Paragraph l is closest in meaning to＂___________＂.A. hardB. regularC. practicalD. flexible13.The author presents some figures in Paragraph 2 to ___________.A. suggest giving up joggingB. show risks of doing sportsC. provide supportive evidenceD. introduce the research process14.According to the scientists，why is too much exercise harmful？A. It may injure the heart and arteries.B. It can make the body tired out.C. It will bring much pressure.D. It consumes too much energy.15.What can be inferred from the text?A. No exercise at all is the best choice.B. More exercise means a healthier life.C. Marathons runners are least likely to die.D. Proper exercise contributes to good health.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)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。
浙江2020版高考英语复习考点强化练18Unit3AtasteofEnglishhumour新人教版
Unit 3 A taste of English humourⅠ.阅读理解A(2018·浙江“七彩阳光”联盟检测)Starting in the 4th century BC,merchants in the West exchanged silk forgold,horses or precious stones.Up to the frontiers of the Roman Empire,silk became a monetary standard for estimating the value of different products.Hellenistic Greece appreciated the high quality of Chinese silk and made efforts to plant mulberry trees (桑树) and breed silkworms.According to a story by Procopius,it was not until 552 AD that the Byzantine emperor Justinian obtained the first silkworm eggs.He had sent two Nestorian monks to Central Asia,and they were able to smuggle (偷运) silkworm eggs by hiding the eggs in bamboos.The Byzantine church was thus able to make silk for the emperor,with the intention of developing a large silk industry in the Eastern Roman Empire,using techniques learned from the Sassanids (萨珊王朝).But the empire continued to importsilk from other major urban centers.The magnificence (精湛) of the Byzantine techniques was not a result of the manufacturing process,but the meticulous (细心的) attention paid to the decorations.The Arabs,with their widening land that had been conquered in war,spreadsericulture (养蚕业) across the shores of the Mediterranean.Included in these were Africa,Spain and Sicily,all of which developed an important silk industry.The mutual interactions among Byzantine and Arabian silk-weaving centers of all levels ofquality,with imitations made in Andalusia and Lucca,among other cities,had made the identification and date of rare surviving examples difficult to check.While the Chinese lost their control over silk production,they were able to re-establish themselves as major silk supplier (during the Tang dynasty) andindustrialize their production in a large scale (during the Song dynasty).China continued to export high-quality silk to Europe and the Near East along the Silk Road.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。
高考英语一轮复习 课时作业(十八) Unit3 A taste of English humour
(限时：30分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空Different things usually stand for different feelings. Red, for example, isthe color of fire, heat, blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active color. They associate (使发生联系) red with a strong feeling like __1__. Red is used for signs of __2__， such as STOP signs and fire engines. Orange is the bright, warm color of __3__ in autumn. People say orange is a __4__ color. They associate orange with happiness. Yellow is the color of __5__. People say it is a cheerful color. They associate yellow too, with happiness. Green is the cool color of grass in __6__. People say it is a refreshing color. In general, people __7__ two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and __8__. Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be __9__. Those who like to be with others like red. The cool colors are __10__and blue. Where there are these __11__， people are usually worried. Somescientists say that time seems to __12__ by more slowly in a room with warm colors. They suggest that a warm color is a good __13__ for a living room or a __14__. People who are having a rest or are eating do not want time to pass quickly.__15__ colors are better for some offices if the people working there want time to pass quickly.1．A.sadness B．angerC．administration D．smile2．A.roads B．ways C．danger D．places3．nd B．leavesC．grass D．mountains4．A.lively B．darkC．noisy D．frightening5．A.moonlight B．lightC．sunlight D．stars6．A.summer B．springC．autumn D．winter7．A.speak B．sayC．talk about D．tell8．A.green B．yellowC．white D．gray9．A.calm B．sleepyC．active D．helpful10．A.black B．redC．golden D．yellow11．A.colors B．peopleC．groups D．feelings12．A.walk B．go C．run D．move13．A.one B．wayC．fact D．matter14．A.factory B．classroomC．restaurant D．hospital15．A.Different B．CoolC．Warm D．SameⅡ.阅读理解ABill Gates and the president of General Motors have met for lunch, and Bill is going on and on about computer technology. “If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the past few decades, you would now be driving a V32 instead of a V8, and it would have a top speed of 10，000 miles per hour，” says Gates.“Or, you could have an ec onomy car that weighs 30 pounds and gets a thousand miles to a gallon of gas. In either case, the sticker price of a new car would be less than $50. Why haven't you guys kept up？”The president of GM smiles and says, “Because the federal government won'tl et us build cars that crash four times a day.”Why is that funny (or not funny, as the case may be)? Human beings love to laugh, and the average adult laughs 17 times a day. Humans love to laugh so much that there are actually industries built around laughter. Jokes, sitcoms and comedians are all designed to get us laughing, because laughing feels good. For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs. Laughter is actually a complex response that involves many of the same skills used in solving problems.Laughter is a great thing－that's why we've all heard the saying, “Laughteris the best medicine.” There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and help fight disease. In this article, we'll look at laughter－what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier. You'll also learn that there's a tremendous amount that no one understands yet.16. What's the best title of the passage?A．LaughterB．The joke between Gates and the president of General MotorsC．Why do we laugh?D．Laughter and health17．Which one is NOT true according to the passage?A．Computer technology has developed quickly during the past few decades.B．Automotive technology has developed as fast as computer technology according to Bill Gates.C．The president of GM thinks it is impossible to build cars worth less than 50 dollars.D．If cars were less than 50 dollars, a large number of accidents would happen per day.18．From the passage we can know that________．A．humans laugh because it can fight diseaseB．humans have gained skills to laugh since they are bornC．humans are one of the only species that can laughD．laughing can make humans feel bad19．The underlin ed word “sitcoms” in Paragraph 3 means “________”．A．situation comediesB．tragediesC．body languagesD．fictions20．This passage is most probably an ________．A．introduction of an article about MicrosoftB．introduction of an article about laughterC．article about laughterD．introduction of an article about General MotorsBA new study has found that making someone laugh is one of the best ways to woo (求婚) one's lover. However, researchers have discovered that not all humour is equal. The quickest path to success is to use a very specific form of wit:selfdeprecation.“Many studies show that a sense of humour is attractive to women, especially to their girlfriends, but we've found that selfdeprecating humour is the most attractive of all，” said anthropol ogist Gil Greengross.One possible explanation is that taking_the_mickey_out_of_oneself is a highrisk strategy.“It is a risky form of humour because it can draw attention to one's real faults, thereby diminishing (缩小) the selfdeprecator's status in the eyes of others. But based on the idea that selfdeprecating humour can be an especially reliable indicator not only of general intelligence and creativity, but also of moral virtues such as humility.”Anthropologist Kate Fox，author of Watching the English, believesselfdeprecation is uniquely vital for those with an English cultural background：“For the English，the rules of humour are the cultural equivalent of natural laws—we obey them automatically，rather in the way that we obey the law of gravity.”“Pomposity(夸耀) and selfimportance are outlawed. Serious matters can be spoken of seriously, but one must never take oneself too seriously，” she added.“As long as everyone understands the rules, they are duly impressed both by one's achievements and by one's reluctance(不愿) to talk about them publicly.”However, Greengross warns of another danger in the use of selfdeprecation. “If you are a lowstatus individual, using selfdeprecating humour can be disastrous to you，” he said.“Think about the secondaryschool child whom nobody liked, who made fun of his shortcoming in sports. His kids laughed at him and he was considered more pathetic (悲惨的) than he was previously. This is highrisk attraction. It is not for everyone.”21．What is Kate Fox?A．A filmmaker.B．An official at school.C．A lawyer.D．An expert in studying anthropology.22．From the passage，we know that Gil Greengross ________.A．is attractive to women all the way, especially to his girlfriendB．believes that he himself is really the author of Watching the EnglishC．thinks that a lowstatus individual can be disastrous to him/her whileusing selfdeprecationD．loves the secondaryschool child whom nobody liked because of his shortcoming in sports23．The underl ined phrase “taking the mickey out of oneself” (in Paragraph 3) may be replayed by ________．A．making someone laughB．selfdeprecationC．obeying the law of gravityD．pomposity and selfimportance24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．The quickest path to success is to make someone laugh.B．Selfdeprecation perhaps lowers its status in the eyes of others.C．The English obey natural laws without obeying the law of gravity.D．Nobody likes making fun of one child's shortcoming in sports.25．Where does the text probably come from?A．A novel.B．A survey study.C．A pet magazine.D．A travel guide.课时作业(十八)Ⅰ.不同颜色往往可以代表不同的心情。
高三英语复习 Unit 3 A taste of English humour练习 新人教版必修4
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Unit 3 A taste of English humour练(一）英语知识运用·组块专练—-练准度（限时：30分钟）Ⅰ.完形填空Daily random acts of kindness can begin with two words：“Good morning！” It's amazing how the two words can __1__ someone’s day.During my __2__ visit to a store， an employee occasionally seems to be working on just a few hours' sleep。
However， he does his best to be __3__ to everyone, even including many morning people who are beyond our __4__。
They are glad to be there。
I’ve made it a(n) __5__ to greet him with a “Good morning" each day and more importantly， __6__it。
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新人教版英语高三单元测试18必修4 Unit 3 A taste of English humourPart one: Multiple choice1.When I was in hospital，my mother made a promise that she would take me to Qingdao________I was well enough to travel，which________my recovery.A．direct；contributed to B．directly；contributed toC．directly；attributed to D．direct；attributed to2. .In order not to let the others hear what he said，he________the news to me.A．shouted B．toldC．whispered D．said3. Scientists are convinced________the positive effect of laughter________physical and mental health.A．of；at B．by；inC．of；on D．on；at4.We shouldn’t complain about being poor，because many families are much_______after the big earthquake.A．better off B．badly offC．well off D．worse off5.Sam________some knowledge of the computer just by watching others working on it. A．brought up B．looked upC．picked up D．set up6．—How could you________my sister so easily in the crowd?—Because she stood out in her bright red dress.A．pick up B．pick outC．take up D．take out7.he news shocked the public，________to great concern about students’ safety at school. A．having led B．ledC．leading D．to lead8.By the time he realizes he________into a trap，it’ll be too late for him to do anything about it.A．walks B．walkedC．has walked D．had walked9.What’s the________of having a public open space where you can’t eat，drink or even simplyhang out for a while?A．sense B．matterC．case D．opinion10.I am sure David will be able to find the library—he has a pretty good________of direction. A．idea B．feelingC．experience D．sense11.No matter how I tried to read it，I just couldn’t make______of this sentence. A．meaning B．thoughtC．sense D．idea12.My aunt always loses her way when she is out by herself，because she has no________of direction. A．sense B．feelingC．touch D．scene13. The driver braked hard to avoid________a child coming in his way.A．hit B．to hitC．hitting D．to have hit14. It looks like my cousin，but I don’t r emember him________a pair of glasses.A．to wear B．woreC．wear D．wearing15.Listen！Do you hear someone________for help?A．calling B．callC．to call D．called16.The plan to be carried out next month needs________among the members of the labor union before________.A．to discuss；carrying outB．to be discussed；carried outC．discussing；being carried outD．discussed；to be carried out17.At the airport，a man dressed in a black suit was caught________on the clean floor. A．spit B．spittingC．spat D．to spit18. Mum ________ to us，“Be quiet！Your little sister’s sleeping.”A．whispered B．shoutedC．explained D．replied19. Scientists are convinced ________ the positive effect of laughter ________ physical and mental health.A．of；at B．by；inC．of；on D．on；at20. —How are the things in your village?—Modern farming methods have been brought in and the villagers are________now than before. A．well off B．better offC．badly off D．worse off21. It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly ________ my friend.A．turn out B．bring outC．call out D．pick out22. The news shocked the public，__________to great concern about students’ safety at school. A．having led B．ledC．leading D．to lead23. Oil prices have risen________32 percent since last year，________a record $84.65 a barrel on Nov.9.A．by；reached B．by；reachingC．by；to reach D．to；reaching24. The financial crisis that originated(源于)on Wall Street swept the world，thus________large numbers of workers jobless.A．leaving B．to leaveC．left D．have left25.It rained heavily in the south ,_______serious flooding in several province .A.causedB.having causedC.causingD.to causePart two:完型填空When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my 26 , Aaron invited me to go along. I 27 accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was 28 about him. My husband 29 me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated.Finally, it 30 me. Aaron was sixteen years old. How many 31 would I have to do something fun with him 32 he went away to college? And how many youth actually 33 their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearlyfor teens? The 34 was made. I would not miss this opportunity.At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the 35 , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how 36 I was to feel the floor vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were 37 at my enthusiasm.By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed. 38 did my son's teenage years. 39 he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially 40 for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again that I didn't 41 an opportunity to spend time with my son.Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very 42 . Some days he calls just to 43 and tell me about his day. I drop everything and 44 the moment, knowing these times too shall 45 .26. A. amazement B. agreement C. argument D. disappointment27. A. hardly B. suddenly C. readily D. rapidly28. A. crazy B. merciful C. patient D. concerned29. A. prevented B. encouraged C. stopped D. refused30. A. determined B. hit C. controlled D. annoyed31. A. opportunities B. years C. festivals D. moments32. A. after B. since C. when D. before33. A. invited B. advised C. allowed D. promised34. A. invitation B. design C. demand D. decision35. A. silly B. pleasant C. loud D. sweet36. A. excited B. nervous C. curious D.surprised37. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. amused D. disappointed38. A. Such B. Neither C. So D. Either39. A. In no time B. In time C. At a time D. At the time40. A. tired B. worried C. upset D. lonely41. A. have B. miss C. obtain D. grasp42. A. close B. open C. young D. positive43. A. talk B. speak C. chat D. communicate44. A. wait B. spend C. listen D. enjoy45. A. pass B. gain C. lose D. keepPart three :阅读理解A篇An ape has a larger brain than any animal except man, though it is much smaller than a man’s brain. Apes all belong to the hot countries of the world—tropical Africa and South—east Asia.The gorilla is the largest of the apes. He is as tall as six feet when standing upright. Many people think that gorillas are very fierce. They are often described as standing upright like a man, beating their fists and roaring. In their home, in the forests of Central Africa, however, they are not at all like this, They are peaceful animals and never use their great strength unless attacked. Even then, they retreat if they can.Gorillas have black faces and long, black, hairy coats. They feed during the day on plants and fruit. At night the old male often sleeps on the ground at the foot of a tree, while the others each make a sleeping platform in the tree bending the leafy branches. Besides this, gorillas climb trees very seldom.46. Apes live in ___________ .A. different parts of the worldB. the cold countriesC. South America and AfricaD. the countries of Africa and south—east Asia47. An ape’s brain is __________ .A. as large as a man’s brainB. a lot smaller than a man’s brainC. larger than that of any other animal including manD. a lot larger than a man’s brain48. A gorilla is about six feet tall when he __________ .A. stands on his legsB. stand on his armsC. roarsD. uses his great strength49. All gorillas live on ____________ .A. vegetablesB. leaves and grassC. plants and fruitD. rice50. During the night gorilla usually sleep in trees except __________ .A. the old female gorillaB. the old male gorillaC. the young gorillas up to six years oldD. the baby gorillasB篇Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught in school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women.51. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical schoolB. She decided to further her education in ParisC. A serious eye problem stopped herD. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States52. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor?A. She was a woman.B. She wrote too many letters.C. She couldn’t grad uate from medical school.D. She couldn’t set up her hospital.53. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?A. Eight yearsB. Ten yearsC. Nineteen yearsD. Thirty-six years54. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blacekwell,except that she ______.A. became the first woman physicianB. was the first woman doctorC. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and childrenD. set up the first medical school for women55. Eilzabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______.A. EnglandB. ParisC. the United StatesD. 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