周周练三 B5 Unit Two
班级 _ 姓名 _ 学号 _ 得分 ___
一、单词拼写 (10’)
1. Sometimes doing things we don’t enjoy can be ______（有益的）to us.
2. The fire caused the_________ (毁坏)of my books.
3. A healthy environment and a _______(稳定的) economy should be possible at the same time.
4. Friendship is always a sweet ____________ (责任), never an opportunity.
5. ____________(扩大) our recycling industry can help reduce the amount of natural resources we use.
6. It is that chemical factory that gives off a lot of p_____________ gases every day.
7. It’s o___________ that he hasn’t read the book because he can say nothing about it.
8. The figure of population is now a____________ 6.5 billion people!
9. The earthquake hit the mountain areas, badly d___________ the buildings.
10. People are supposed to buy things that are e_____________ friendly.
Keys: 1. beneficial 2. destruction 3. stable 4. responsibility 5. Expanding 6. poisonous 7. obvious 8. approaching 9. damaging 10. environmentally
二、用所给短语的适当形式填空(20’)
( open the floor; cut back on ; in addition to ; wipe out ; benefit from ; be responsible for ; figure out ; see…as; have an effect on; ask around;)
1. ________, I found no one could answer my question.
2. They ____________successful economists.
3. Whole villages ___________ in the typhoon.
4. He _________keeping a record of work done by team members.
5. Well, it’s time to __________for the problems that Professor William mentioned just now.
6. I couldn’t ___________how to print a program until the teacher showed me how.
7. The United States was fully involved in the Vietnam War, which _______ a deep and lasting _______ US society.
8. The developing world will greatly _______the new trade agreement.
9. ___________apples you ask for, I bought some oranges.
10.If we don’t sell more goods, we’ll have to __________production.
Keys:1. Asking around; 2 .are seen…as; 3 .were wiped out 4 .is responsible for
5.open the floor 6. figure out 7. had an effect on 8. benefit from
9. In addition to 10. cut back on
三、单项选择 (15’)
1. When a discussion is _____way, everybody is welcome to have the ________in class.
A. under; floor B. in; time C. on ; chance D. by; right
2. The sun was shining brightly, everything there more beautiful.
A.making;look B.to make;looked C.and made; look D.and making ; be looked
3. The climate the amount of the rainfall, ______ the size of crops.
A. affects; determining B. effects; determining
C. effects; determined D. affects; determined
4. Though it’s a challenging job, he did it _________it took me
A. one-third a time B. one-time C. the one-third time D. one-third the time
5. As a result of destroying the forests, a large _____ of desert ______ covered the land.
A. number; has B. quantity; has C. number; have D. quantity; have
6. I followed his suggestion that I my study plan.
A. changed B. would change C. change D. had changed
7. ______ the meeting himself gave us a great deal of encouragement.
A. He will attend B. He to attend C. He attended D. His attending
8.__________, the job you've done is not prefect.
A. Spoken strictly B. Strictly speaking C. Speaking strict D. Strictly spoken
9. __________ that he has no qualifications in business management , Ken plans to gain the necessary skills by taking a par-time course..
A. Concerning B. Concerned C. Being concerned D. To concern
10.He was in hospital for six months. He felt as if he were _______from the outside world.
A. cut out B. cut off C. cut up D. cut through
11. ----Did you enjoy the film “Hidden Tiger”?
---Yes, ______ such an exciting film.
A. ever I have seen B. never I have seen C. never have I seen D. ever have I seen
12. I'm afraid we won't be able to go much farther, for the gas __________.
A. has run out B. is run out C. was run out of D. is running out
13.The chairman______________ all our feelings.
A. voiced B. said C. spoke D. told
14. Having studied English for more than 7 years, yet he is still unaware of the key _____ it.
A. for learning B. of learning C. to learning D. to learn
15. _________ at the airport, he was arrested by the police.
A. When arrived B. While arriving C. On his arrival D. At arriving
四、完型填空 （20’）
I found out one time that doing a favor for someone could get you into a lot of trouble.
I was in the eighth grade at the time, and we were having a final test. During the test, the girl sitting next to me 1 something, but I didn’t understand. So I leaned over her way and __2 that she was trying to ask me if I had an extra pen. She showed me that hers was out of __3 and would not write. I happened to have an extra one, 4 I took it out of my pocket and put it on the desk.
Later, after the test papers had been 5 , the teacher asked me to stay in the room when all the other students were dismissed. As soon as we were 6 , she began to talk to me about what it meant to grow up; she mentioned how 7 it was to stand on your own two feet and be __8 for your own acts. For a long time, she talked about 9 and emphasized the fact that when people do something dishonest, they are really 10 themselves. She made me promise that I would think 11 about all the things she had said, and then she told me I could 12 . I walked out of the room 13 why she had chosen to talk to me about all those things.
Later on, I found out that she thought I had cheated on the test. When she saw me lean over to 14 to the girl next to me, it looked as though I was 15 answers from the girl’s test paper. I tried to 16 about the pen, but all she could say was that it seemed 17 to her that I hadn’t mentioned anything about the pen the day she talked to me right after the test. 18 I tried to explain that I was just doing the girl a 19 by letting her use my pen, I’m sure she continued to 20 that I had cheated on the test.
1. A. moved B. touched C. whispered D. left
2. A. found out B. looked out C. came out D. picked out
3. A. water B. food C. milk D. ink
4. A. but B. so C. or D. although
5. A. given away B. handed out C. turned in D.looked through
6. A. alone B. here C. back D. away
7. A. interesting B. important C. curious D. happy
8. A. responsible B. ready C. late D. useful
9. A. carefulness B. devotion C. honesty D. safety
10. A. cheating B. entertaining C. troubling D. puzzling
11. A. anxiously B. nervously C. carelessly D. seriously
12. A. laugh B. leave C. succeed D. stay
13. A. wondering B. asking C. understanding D. discovering
14. A. shout B. talk C. wave D. read
15. A. giving B. copying C. writing D. seeking
16. A. explain B. think C. care D. worry
17. A. risky B. distant C. strange D. terrible
18. A. In case B. No wonder C. Except that D. Even though
19. A. favor B. fact C. choice D. chance
20. A. wish B. believe C. guess D. promise
Keys : 1-5 CADBC 6-10 ABACA 11-15 DBABB 16-20 ACDAB
五、阅读理解 （30’）
A
Men are dirtier than women. Scientists proved it by spying in public restrooms, watching one-quarter of the men left without washing their hands. In contrast, 90 percent of the women did wash up. Many results show the single easiest step to stay healthy is spending 20 seconds rubbing hands with soap under faucets(水龙头). They also explain we should use paper towels to open bathroom doors. There exists the possibility that the person before you left germs(细菌) on the knob(把手).
Back in 1996, the society first studied how often people followed Mom’s advice to always wash up after using the toilet. Researchers stayed in public restrooms a little longer, putting on make-up or combing their hair, while secretly counting. They concluded about one-third of people did not wash.
They also started an education campaign about how hand washing can stop the spread of-the flu, diarrhea(腹泻) and other infectious diseases. Every few years, researchers repeat the investigation.
This time, 83% of people washed, reported Harris Interactive, a research company that last month monitored more than 6,300 public restroom users for the society. That is a little better overall.
People praise themselves about hygiene(卫生). A telephone survey of 1,000 adults found 91% insisted they wash in public restrooms. Additionally, 77% claimed to always wash before handling or eating food, and 32% after coughing or sneezing(打喷嚏).
With the influenza season approaching, microbiologists(微生物学家) warn that it is easy to catch a cold or the flu by shaking hands with someone who just used that hand to cover a sneeze. The viruses can stay alive for two hours on hands, and for 20 minutes on hard, dry surfaces those germy hands touch. So sneeze into your elbow(肘部) instead and wash frequently.
1. The first paragraph mainly tells us that ________.
A. rubbing with soap for 20 seconds can keep healthy
B. paper towels can keep you from germs
C. women will not leave germs on the knobs
D. washing hands is important to us in daily life.
2. From the text, we can learn that _________.
A. half of people didn’t wash their hands during the 1996 study
B. Harris Interactive has engaged in the research for more than ten years
C. people pay more attention to their hygiene now
D. shaking hands is unhealthy and dangerous
3. Why does the author advise us to sneeze into our elbows instead of into our hands?
A. Because this can avoid passing on our flu to others easily.
B. Because we eat with hands, not with elbows.
C. Because a dirty hand is more easily seen than a dirty elbow.
D. Because it is much easier to wash an elbow than a hand.
4. According to the text, we can infer that ________.
A. a cold or flu is caused by sneezing
B. our hands are full of viruses in the influenza season
C. education on hand washing is necessary
D. we should wash our hands and elbows frequently
B
(BBC News April 18) All flights in and out of the UK and several other European countries have been cancelled as ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland moves south.
Up to 4,000 flights are being cancelled with airspace closed in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark among others.
The UK’s air traffic control service (Nats) said no flights would be allowed in UK airspace until at least 07:00 BST on Friday for fear of engine damage.
Safety group Eurocontrol said the problem could last for 48 hours.
The volcano is still erupting and the wind direction is expected to continue bringing clouds into UK and European airspace for some time to come.
The UK’s airspace restriction was the worst in living memory, a Nats spokesman said.
Some 600,000 people are thought to have been affected.
Nats suggested that the restrictions were unlikely to be lifted(解除) after 07: 00, saying it was “very unlikely that the situation over England will improve in the foreseeable future”.
Passengers were advised to contact their carriers before traveling.
Transport Secretary Lord Adonis said he was “closely monitoring the situation” and would be meeting with key transport officials on Friday morning.
Experts have warned that the tiny particles of rock, glass and sand contained in the ash cloud from the still-erupting volcano could be sufficient to jam aircraft engines.
The Health Protection Agency said the ash from the eruption did not bring a significant risk to public health because of its high altitude.
However, the British Lung Foundation has warned people with lung conditions to keep their medication (医疗护理) with them as a precautionary measure.
These are some of the knock-on effects:
Eurocontrol says Germany is monitoring the situation and considering partial airspace closures.
The two main airports in Paris and many others in the north of France are closing.
There is severe disruption(崩溃) in France and Spain, where all northbound flights are cancelled.
Nats is due to make an announcement shortly as to the arrangements that will be in place through to 13:00 BST on Friday.
British Airways offers refunds or an option to rebook after all its domestic flights are cancelled.
5. What may passengers do on hearing the news according to the passage?
A. They may cancel their international flights.
B. They may contact the airlines before traveling.
C. They may take measures to protect their lungs from the ash.
D. They may stay indoors till the volcanic eruption dies down.
6. Why have some European countries cancelled flights after the volcanic eruption?
A. Because the volcanic ash may make passengers ill.
B. Because people refuse to take the international flights.
C. Because the volcanic ash may jam or damage the engine.
D. Because the flights may be hit by the rocks from the eruption.
7. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. All the flights are likely to return to normal in 48 hours.
B. British people had experienced a worse airspace restriction before that.
C. Germany is monitoring the situation and considering closing all airspace.
D. The UK airspace restrictions are unlikely to be lifted in the foreseeable future.
C
The French are living up to their image as lovers of food and can add a new love to the mix, sleep, according to a survey released Monday. In fact, the French outdo the others at the two leisure activities, spending more time at table and in bed.
The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at the use of leisure time among 18 of its 30 member countries.
Norwegians spend the most time at leisure, just over a quarter of their day, while at the low end, Mexicans spend just 16 percent of their time having fun.
The French still win in the sleeping and eating categories, spending on average nearly 9 hours a day in bed. For the French, leisure continues in the waking hours, with more than 2 hours a day spent eating and drinking nearly twice as much time at the table as Americans, Canadians or Mexicans.
Americans also like their sleep, spending some 8.5 hours a day doing just that.
Despite the moderate amount of time Americans spend eating each day about an hour and a quarter U.S. obesity(肥胖) rates are the highest in the 30-member OECD with 34 percent of the American population with a Body Mass Index, or BMI, over the critical 30 mark. The lowest obesity rates are found in Korea, followed by Japan, with less than 4 percent of the population with a BMI over 30.
The Koreans followed by the Japanese clock in at the low end of the sleep time range, getting 7.8 hours a day with the Japanese not far behind.
Television ranks high among leisure activities in Japan where it takes up 55 percent of free time, compared to a low of 25 percent for New Zealanders.
The Turks are the most sociable population. They spend more than 35 percent of their time entertaining, compared to an OECD average of 11 percent.
8. The survey ________.
A. was conducted by people living in Paris
B. used data collected from 18 countries
C. showed relationship between leisure activities and BMI
D. involved every OECD member country
9. How many of the following should be included in leisure activities according to the text?
Sleeping; Eating and drinking; Working; Having fun; Studying; Entertaining people; Watching TV.
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six D. All of the seven.
10. Which correctly shows the information given in the text?
Which
is TRUE? Time spent in
Eating & drinking Sleeping Having fun
Most Least Most Least Most Least
A. The French (Not told) The French The Koreans Norwegians Mexicans
B. The French (Not told) The French The Japanese Norwegians Mexicans
C. Americans (Not told) The French The Koreans Norwegians (Not told)
D. The French Americans Americans The Koreans Mexicans Norwegians
11. From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that
A. New Zealanders spend 30 percent of their free time watching TV
B. the Japanese spend more time watching TV than working
C. the population of Turkey has increased rapidly in recent years
D. the Turks are the least likely to be alone among the OECD nations
D
It had been a long time since I had been to Jacksonville, Florida. I had driven to town hoping to see the old barber shop where my hair had been cut as a child.
I parked my truck and decided to try and locate a telephone to see if the Florida Barber College had moved to a new location.
After walking about a block I saw an open shoe store. I walked inside and asked if I could use their telephone book. Unable to find a listing for the Barber College, I picked out the number of a local beauty salon, hoping they might tell me if the barber college was still in business. The number was busy, so I decided to wait and try again in a few minutes.
As the salesman and I stood talking the front door opened and a young man about twenty came into the store pushing himself in a wheelchair. "I need a new pair of shoes," said the customer. As he turned the corner, there was a blanket across his lap. I was shocked to see that the young man had no legs.
“A gift for a friend?” I asked the boy. “No,” he replied. “They are for me,” he continued, with a smile on his face. I just smiled back and watched to see what would happen next.
“What type of shoe would you like?” asked the clerk. “How about a pair of cowboy boots?” The man pointed to the back wall where three or four pairs of boots were displayed. The salesman, sharply turning, headed off to the backroom.
“Isn’t this fun?” the boy asked me. I moved my hand to let him know that I did not understand his question. “When I was a kid, my parents used to buy me a new pair of shoes every year. That was such a wonderful feeling. Something I have never forgotten. The smell of the leather and the pride I felt when I walked around the store showing off my new shoes.”
The salesman came walking down the aisle with a large box. He sat it down on the floor, took out one boot and handed it to the young man. The boy closed his eyes. He placed the boot against his nose, and drew in a large breath. I did not know what to say as tears began to fall on the young man’s cheeks. “What type of accident did you have?” I asked him. “Farm accident,” he said, as he tried to clear his voice.
“Do you want the cowboy boots?” the salesman asked him.
“Oh, yes!” he answered.
“I see buying a new pair of shoes still gives you that good feeling you talked about,” I told the young man, as I smiled.
“Yes it does.” he said “And I may have someone, and his feet to share it with some day.”
12. Why did the young man want to buy a new pair of shoes?
A. Because he bought a pair every year.
B. Because he wanted to send a new pair to a friend.
C. Because he hoped to keep it for memory.
D. Because he enjoyed the feeling of possessing a new pair.
13. The author writes about the barber shop at the beginning of the article in order to _______.
A. introduce the background of the story
B. see if the Barber College had moved to a new location
C. find a listing for the Barber College
D. pick out a local beauty salon
14. How did the author feel when he saw a young man without legs buying a pair of shoes?
A. Unexpected. B. Proud. C. Sympathetic. D. Superior.
15. What can you conclude from the passage?
A. The young man was a stubborn person.
B. The author was a man of understanding.
C. The cowboy boots were fashionable then.
D. The disabled envied much those healthy.
Keys: 1-4 DCAC 5-7 BCD 8-11 BBAD 12-15 DAAB
六、任务型阅读（10’）
This year, about 2,300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about 10 months in US homes. At the same time about 1,300 American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and learn the rest of the world.
Here is a 2-way student exchange in action .Fred,19, spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn, George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived .But after 2 months of studying, the language became easy for him. School was completely different from what he had expected and it was much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took 14 subjects instead of 6 that were usually taken in the US.
Family life ,too, was different. The father’s word was the law. All the activities were done with the family rather than individually .Fred found the food to be too simple at first. He also missed having a car.
“Back home ,you pick up some friends in a car and go out to have a good time .In Germany, you walk but you soon learn to like it .”
At the same time, in America, Mike ,a friendly German boy, was also forming his own ideas. “I suppose I should criticize American schools” he says , “It is far too easy for our level but I have to say that I like it a lot In Germany, we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many other activities. I think that maybe American schools are better than in training their citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two.”
Differences between American school life and German school life
Items 1 students German students
Class rules They don’t have to stand up They have to stand up and show respect to their 2
_3 life They do their own things individually. They have to listen to their 4
School 5 They have six which are very __6__ to learn They have 14 which are much more difficult
Going out They can _7 cars They have to _8 all the way
School activities They have _9 other activities They have to _10 hard all the time
Keys :
1.American 2. teachers 3. Family 4. fathers 5. subjects
6. easy 7. drive 8. walk 9. many 10. study
He that can have patience can have what he will.
唯坚韧者始能遂其志。
教师点评： __。