1、1Unit 1 Tales of the unexplainedA 卷 单项填空1(2018泰州中学学情诊断)Why do you choose to work in an international travel agency? Well, you know, English is my_So it is my best choice.Astrength Btalent Cability DskillA 解析：句意：你为什么选择去一家国际旅行社工作？ 你知道的， 英语是我的强项。因此， 这是我的最佳选择。strength “优势， 强项” ； talent “才能” ； ability “能
2、力” ； skill “技能” 。2(2018扬州中学质检)_that climate change poses a growing danger to our planet, all the nations have committed themselves to pursuing a clean energy economy.ABeing convinced BConvincingCHaving convinced DConvincedD 解析：convince 与 all the nations 为动宾关系， 所以用 convince 的过去分词形式， convinced that.引导
3、状语从句表原因， 故选 D 项。3Air quality in Beijing was rated as poor _ more than 5 million cars in the capital.Aexcept for Bregardless ofCdue to Din spite ofC 解析：考查介词短语。句意：北京的空气质量之所以列入差的行列是因为首都有五百多万辆汽车。except for “除了” ； regardless of “不管， 不顾” ； due to “因为，由于” ； in spite of “虽然， 尽管” 。根据句意选 C 项。4The past ten yea
4、rs _ a boom in economy in my hometown, as a result of which people here are enjoying a far better life than before.Awas witnessing BwitnessedChas witnessed Dis witnessingC 解析：句意：过去的十年见证了我家乡经济的繁荣， 所以这里的人们正享受着比以前更好的生活。The past ten years 常用于现在完成时。5(2018常熟高三调研)It_ me the other day that I might not have
5、2paused to think of life meaning for years.Aappealed to Breferred toCoccurred to Dhappened toC 解析：It occurred to sb.that.某人突然想起6You never know where happiness will _ next, so grasp every chance around you.Ashow off Bturn downCturn up Dcome inC 解析：句意：你永远无法知道下一次幸福会在哪里出现， 所以要抓住你身边的每一个机会。show off “炫耀” ；
6、 turn down “调低； 拒绝” ； turn up “调高； 偶然出现” ；come in “进来” 。根据句意可知应选 C 项。7(2018泰州模拟)Johnson is said to be the first young teacher _ to professor in your university this year. Exactly._ of his own competence is an important factor in his success.Apromoted; ConvincingBto have been promoted; ConvincingCpro
7、moted; ConvincedDto have been promoted; Being convincedD 解析：第一空前的名词 teacher 被 the first 修饰， 一般只能用不定式作定语， 排除 A 和 C。第二空是动名词短语， be convinced of sth. “对有信心” 。句意：约翰逊据说是今年你们大学晋级教授的第一位年轻教师。的确是。 他对自己能力的自信是他成功的一个重要因素。所以选 D。8The book tells stories of the earthquake through the eyes of those _ lives were affec
8、ted.Awhose BthatCwho DwhichA 解析：考查定语从句。其中 those 作先行词，定语从句中缺少 lives 的定语，故用whose。9Mr.Smith is said _ a new computer programme three months ago, but I dont know when he will finish it.Ato design Bhad beenCto be designing Dto have been designingD 解析：sth./sb. be said to do.“据说” ， 从句中的信息可知这个程序从三3个月前就开始了，
9、到现在还不清楚什么时候完成。 故选 D。10From the _ expression on his face, I knew he didnt understand the question.Apuzzling BpuzzleCpuzzled DconfusingC 解析：puzzled expression “困惑的表情” 。11After days of searching, our patience was eventually _ and we found the lost mountain climbers.Arewarded BawardedCrequired Dbalanced
10、A 解析：句意：经过几天的搜寻， 我们的耐心终于得到了回报， 我们找到了失踪的登山者。be rewarded (with sth.)表示 “得到回报” ， 符合句意。award “给予， 授予”； require “要求” ； balance “(使)保持平衡” 。12Is the task easy to finish?_. Ill just do my bit.AI think so BAnything butCNot a little DCertainlyB 解析： 这任务容易完成吗？ 非常难。 我只能尽力而为。I think so 意为“我这样认为” ； Anything but 为习
11、语， 意为“根本不， 一点儿也不” ； Not a little 意为“非常， 十分” ； Certainly 意为“当然” 。 从“Ill just do my bit.”可知， 此处应表示“很难” ， 因此用 Anything but。13They are trying to _ the project to meet the deadline.Astep up Bset upClook up Dpick upA 解析：句意：他们正在尽力加快进程， 以赶上截止时间。step up “加快； 促进” 。set up “建立； 搭起” ； look up “查询； 抬头看” ； pick up
12、 “捡起； 接收” 。根据句意， 答案为 A 项。14When_for his views about his teaching job, Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.Aasking BaskedChaving asked Dto be askedB 解析：句意：当被问及对教学工作的看法时， 菲利普说他发现教学非常有趣而且很值得做。主语 Philip 与 ask 之间为被动关系， 所以用过去分词。 When asked 相当于状语从句 When Philip was asked。415Could I swim h
13、ere? _Look at the sign NO SWIMMING.ANo, you couldnt BCertainly, you couldCSorry, please dont DOf course, you canC 解析：根据“Look at the sign NO SWIMMING.”可知， 应该是表示不能游泳， 故排除 B、 D; A 选项的回答不如 C 选项有礼貌。所以选 C。阅读理解“Hungary？”I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.“I never mentioned wanting to go to Hunga
14、ry.”And with that，my adventure started.My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing school exchange year in Hungary.Going on an exchange had always been my dream.When my high school offered an allyear program，I jumped at the opportunity.It would pay for almost everything and all I had
15、to do was buy a plane ticket.I knew where I wanted to go：Spain，the country of dancers wearing flowing red dresses.So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a onceinalifetime opportunity.Before I knew it，I was on the a
16、irplane，leaving for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport，Hungary.I had difficult times when I almost gave up.Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet.Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed both my peers and me.I had to give up eating carrots，my beautiful favorite，for Hungarians
17、think carrots are rubbish in their country.The change in the landscape was amazing，looking nothing like skyscrapers，bullet trains，cars，and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to.Gradually，I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle，the warmhearted people，and getting home at 2：30 pm.at th
18、e latest from school.And I was sad to leave on my very last day.Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing Ive ever experienced.From my little sisters，I learned how to embrace life to its fullest.From my brothers I learned that its OK for a boy to run around th
19、e house.From my host parents I learned to stay positive，to smile and 5that when you pick the right people and take their hands，suddenly，you become friends.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者作为一个交换生在国外学习的经历和感受。1How did Jonathan feel when he was told to go to Hungary?AExcited and satisfied.BConfused and shocked.CAma
20、zed and embarrassed.DDelighted and interested.B 解析：细节理解题。根据首段中的“I looked at my school headmaster in confusion.”可知，作者听到这个消息很迷惑，再结合第三段中的“So when I heard that I was going to Hungary，I was pretty shocked.”可知，选项 B 正确。2Why did Jonathan still decide to go to Hungary instead of Spain?AHe didnt like Spain.BH
21、e wanted to learn Hungarian.CIt was a rare chance.DGoing to Hungary was much cheaper.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But I decided to make the best of it，since it was，after all，a onceinalifetime opportunity.”可知，作者决定充分利用这次机会，因为毕竟这是一次千载难逢的机会，所以选项 C 正确。a rare chance“一次罕见的机会” 。3What can we learn about Jonathan durin
22、g his stay in Hungary?AHe fell in love with eating carrots.BHe couldnt wait to leave.CHe was surprised by the landscape.DHe quickly got used to the life there.C 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The change in the landscape was amazing”可知选项 C 正确。4According to Jonathan，the host family_Achanged him completelyBtaught hi
23、m how to dance wellCtreated him as equally as a studentDshowed him the good things of lifeD 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，作者从寄宿家庭那里学到了很多人生6哲学，他们向作者展现了生活中美好的事情，故选项 D 正确。任务型阅读(2018南京调研)When it comes to being socially successful, the quantity of your relationships is irrelevant.The important thing is the quality
24、 of them.I would rather have a small team that works in concert than a big team so scattered(分散的) that nothing ever gets done.Its better to have a few close friends who love you for who you are than a lot of acquaintances who youre not so comfortable with.Here are five ways you can make people enjoy
25、 being around you.Be confident, but not cocky.There is a big difference between healthy confidence and arrogant(傲慢的) cockiness.A confident person, when complimented about a wonderful thing they did, would reply with a simple “thank you”. A cocky person would take the opportunity to perform an unsche
26、duled Academy Award acceptance speech.A confident person would offer praise to everybody who contributed to their success.A cocky person would claim all the credit for themselves without a second thought.Cocky people might experience temporary perks, but longlasting success is a prize reserved for t
27、he confident.Be approachable, but not a pushover.You should welcome your friends and coworkers with open arms.Its hard to find a person who will offer a listening ear in time of need, so fulfilling that need will help you become a person people trust.But there can be too much of a good thing.If you
28、find yourself with invitations youre not that interested in, dont be afraid to politely reject them.If your schedule becomes occupied by people desiring your attention, set some ground rules and prioritize(优先考虑)To take care of others, you must first take care of yourself.Be direct in expression, but
29、 not nasty in delivery.Receiving honesty with no filter(过滤) is like finding a massive glass of ice water during a desert adventure.Speak words of truth, and people will be refreshed to hear them.Most people sugarcoat their opinions, so a willingness to tell it how you see it will win the appreciatio
30、n of your friends and coworkers.But heres the catch: delivery is everything.There is a big difference between “Your article sucks” and “I like the general concept, but 7I think it might play better if you try it from a different angle.” Truth is something you should aim for, but it isnt a ticket to
31、be nasty to people.To deliver honesty and helpful feedback, use this sentence structure: “I liked (insert positive quality), but I think it would be better if (constructive criticism/suggestion for improvement) ” Be mindful of your actions, but not absorbed in yourself.Have you ever found yourself n
32、ervous while fielding questions in a job interview or talking to a cute person you have a crush on? So eager to make a positive first impression that you cant escape the constant stream of thoughts causing you to doubt if youre saying and doing the right things. As a consequence, you might find your
33、self so selfabsorbed that you cant focus on what the other person is saying.The less time you spend questioning yourself and the more time you spend actively listening to the other person, the better off you will be.Be assertive, but not overbearing.There is a thin line between being assertive and o
34、verbearing, so lets take a look at their definitions.assertive (adjective): having or showing a confident and forceful personallyoverbearing (adjective): unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering(专横的)An assertive person would confidently (and politely) ask friends or networking contacts for help if the
35、y needed it (and hopefully offer to return the favor) An overbearing person would force people to get what they wanted without a second thought about how their actions affected others.Being overbearing will make people avoid you because no one wants to help a pushy person.Being assertive will attrac
36、t people to you, if you can reflect confidence and enthusiasm.Five Secrets of Socially Successful PeopleOutline DetailsBrief introductionThe quality of your relationship 1._whether you can be socially successful. Having a few truly close friends is what really 2._续 表8Outline DetailsThe responses of
37、confident and cocky people 4._ when they are highly thought of for what they do. Learn to be confident.Listening to others in need helps you win 5._.Turning down 6._ you show no interest in is acceptable.You will be appreciated if you express your opinions in a 7._ manner.Be mindful of your actions
38、wanting 8._ to impress others will cause you to fall into selfabsorption.3._to make peopleenjoy being around youBy 9._their definitions, you will see the differences between “assertive” and “overbearing”Being overbearing will make people avoid you 10._being assertive will attract people to you. 答案：1
39、.determines/decides 2.counts/matters 3.How/Ways 4.vary/differ 5.trust 6.invitations 7.direct 8.badly/eagerly/desperately/anxiously paring/analyzing 10.whileB 卷 完形填空Last year, I taught in a special school where students have severe learning and behavioral difficulties.Another teacher and I had spent
40、weeks teaching the children _1_ behavior for public outings. Unexpectedly, only a few students, _2_ Kyle, had not earned the privilege(特殊待遇) of going out. He was determined to make his disappointment _3_In the corridor(走廊) between classrooms, he began _4_， cursing, and swinging at anything _5_ strik
41、ing distance. Once his outburst died down, he did what hed done when he was _6_ at all his previous schools. He _7_I heard someone shout, “Call the police！”But I ran _8_ him.Kyle ran faster than me, but I would at least be able to keep him in my _9_ and know he was alive.9After several blocks of run
42、ning, Kyle _10_ his pace. Then he stopped. He stood still and watched me _11_. I had no idea what I was going to say or do but I kept walking closer.The school principal and an officer got out of a police car. They spoke _12_ to Kyle, who willingly climbed into the back of the vehicle. I couldnt hea
43、r what was said, but I didnt take my eyes off Kyles face, even as they _13_I couldnt help but feel that I had _14_ him, and that I should have done or said more. I _15_ my feelings with a speech therapist who was _16_ with Kyles history. “No one ever ran after him before, Rachel， ” she said. “No one
44、. They just let him go.”Things _17_ the day I ran after him, even though I wasnt able to _18_ him from the mess he was in. It was the day I didnt throw my hands in the air and decide he was too fast, a waste of time and _19_. It was the day my mere presence was enough to make a big _20_【解题导语】 本文是一篇夹
45、叙夹议文。作者讲述了自己在特殊学校当老师期间所经历的一件事。问题学生 Kyle 因没被允许参加集体出游而发飙，当别人打电话叫警察时，作者出于担心跟随 Kyle 跑了出来，当作者终于追上 Kyle 时，警车却把似乎有所触动的 Kyle 带走了。本文表明了某些简单的行为也能产生大的影响。1A.wild BappropriateCgentle DnobleB 解析：A 项意为“野蛮的，疯狂的” ；B 项意为“恰当的，合适的” ；C 项意为“温柔的” ；D 项意为“高贵的，贵族的” 。由上文可知，作者是在特殊学校当老师，故此处指为了给集体出游做准备，作者教孩子们恰当的举止行为。故选 B。2A.exce
46、pt BbesideCincluding DreferringC 解析：A 项意为“除了” ；B 项意为“在旁边” ；C 项意为“包括” ；D 项意为“提到” 。此处提到只有几个学生没有获得出游的特殊待遇，结合下文 Kyle 的行为可知，这几个学生中包括 Kyle。故选 C。3A.gone BknownCdisappear DsaidB 解析：根据下文 Kyle 的行为可知，他想让别人知道他的失望，使用 make sth.known 结构，表示“使某事让别人知道” 。故选 B。4A.screaming Bspeaking10Cheating DlearningA 解析：根据语境可知，此处描述
47、Kyle 感情爆发的情形，scream 意为“尖叫” ，符合语境。故选 A。5A.beyond Bout ofCwithin DoffC 解析：A 项意为“超越，在较远的一边” ；B 项意为“在外” ；C 项意为“在里面，在范围内” ；D 项意为“离开” 。Kyle 因失望而开始哭闹，将他能够得着的东西摇来晃去。故选 C。6A.angry BexcitedCterrified DsadA 解析：由上文可知，Kyle 生气了，感情爆发了。angry 意为“生气的” ，符合语境。故选 A。7A.jumped BcriedCfought DranD 解析：由下文可知，Kyle 跑走了，作者去追赶他。
48、故选 D。8A.before BbesidesCwith DafterD 解析：由下文的“Kyle ran faster than me”可知，此处指作者追赶他。run after 意为“追赶” ，符合语境。故选 D。9A.mind BsideCsight DneedC 解析：根据空格后面的“know he was alive”可知，虽然 Kyle 比作者跑得快，但是作者至少可以让 Kyle 保持在自己视线之内，知道他还活着。sight 意为“视线，视野” ，符合语境。故选 C。10A.sped BkeptCslowed DstoppedC 解析：根据下一句“Then he stopped.”可知，跑过几个街区之后，Kyle 放慢了脚步，然后停了下来。slow 意为“减速，放慢” ，符合语境。故选 C。11A.approach BleaveCsay D
