1、基础过关I. 选词填空。faith, possess, predict, adopt, coincident, aim, attempt, abstract1. Thinking of his suggestion constructive, the headmaster _ it.2. Teaching theories should not focus on the _ form, but on the students.3. My riches consist not in the extent of my _, but in the fewness of my wants.4. She
2、 _ her gun at the target but missed it.5. Before they fled the country, the enemy vainly _ to destroy all the factories.6. The old nurse has served the family _ for thirty years.7. No one can _ what will happen in ten thousand years.8. It was a _ that he was born on his mothers birthday.II. 单项填空。1.
3、George is going to talk about the geography of his country, but Id rather he _ more on its culture.A. focus B. focused C. would focus D. had focused2. Youll find this map of great _ in helping you to get round London.A. price B. cost C. value D. usefulness3. The rain was heavy and _ the land was flo
4、oded.A. constantly B. continuously C. consequently D. consistently4. You must keep the news a secret and dont put it _ anybody else.A. in possession of B. in the possession ofC. in charge of D. in the charge of5. Lets go and have a good drink tonight. _ Have you got the first prize in the competitio
5、n?A. What for? B. Thanks a lot.C. Yes, Id like to. D. Why not?6. He was late for work many a time last week and _ a consequence, he was fired by his boss.A. at B. on C. as D. for7. You cant legally take _ of the property until three weeks after the contract is signed.A. charge B. advantage C. contro
6、l D. possession8. Because of continual price increases, the _ of the pound has fallen in recent years.A. value B. price C. cost D. usefulness9. With his eyes _ on the TV programme, the boy didnt see the teacher.A. focused B. focusing C. focus D. focuses10. He _ to escape from the prison, but he coul
7、dnt find anybody to help him.A. succeeded B. attempted C. advised D. thought11. My remarks were not _ you, its Jacks fault.A. aim B. aimed to C. aimed at D. pointed to12. He felt rather _ as he was the only person who wore sportswear at the dinner party.A. in place B. in the way C. by the way D. out
8、 of place13. The pictures painted by Picasso are really _. I cant understand them without caption(说明).A. abrupt B. abstract C. concrete D. addictive14. Shelly had prepared carefully for her English examination so that she could be sure of passing it on her first _.A. intention B. attempt C. purpose
9、D. desire15. Although he was disabled when he was only ten years of age, yet he aimed _, for which his classmates spoke _ of him.A. high; high B. highly; highly C. highly; high D. high; highlyIII. 阅读 理解。AGreat Places in North AmericaHuttopiaCreated in Europe, but tailored to perfection in Qubec, Hut
10、topia tents provide convenient, comfortable accommodation in 16 of Qubecs 23 national parks. Built atop a 4 by 7 meters wooden platform, the walls and roof enclose a roomy space that can sleep up to 5 people. Beds, lighting, heating, a small fridge, dishes, and an outdoor twoburner stove provide com
11、forts. Open summer through fall, Huttopia tents can be booked for as little as 99 per night.Tree SphereThis creative option takes wilderness camping to a whole new level. Setting up camp in a Free Spirit Sphere you can sleep among the trees and stretch your wings in Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island. P
12、art tree house, part space capsule, founder Tom Chudleighs handcrafted wooden spheres gently dangle in the breeze thanks to a series of ropes tied to the forests cover. Suspended at 3.1,4.3 and 4.6 meters off the ground, each of the three spheres offers comfortable and unique lodging for adults aged
13、 16 and over.FourSeason TentsGatineau Parks Philippe Lake has the perfect winter accommodation for you. Standing above the freezing ground on wooden platforms, two fourseason tents are attractive with amenities(便利设施) that will keep you comfortable. With sleeping space for up to four people, the park
14、s fourseason tents feature doublesized beds, a fridge and a stove for cooking meals.HouseboatsWhy limit your camping adventures to dry land? Lakeway Houseboat Vacations in New Brunswick offers grand accommodation in their “cottages on the water”. Choose from three luxurious floating vacation homes w
15、ith full kitchens, full bathrooms, multiple bedrooms(one boat sleeps 14!), TVs, hot tubs, fireplaces and even waterslides. Sail along the St. John River, sunbathe on the upper deck, or stop at picturesque Mactaquac Provincial Park for a round of golf. Do as little or as much as you desire.1. Which o
16、f the following is the most popular in the Province of Qubec?A. Huttopia. B. Tree Sphere.C. FourSeason Tents. D. Houseboats.2. Which statement is correct about the houseboat?A. It has only one type.B. It is large enough for four to live in.C. It is supplied with some baked food.D. By houseboat, you
17、can find a place to play golf.3. The underlined word “dangle” in the passage probably means “_”.A. move B. swing C. tremble D. quake4. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the FourSeason Tents?A. The large wooden platforms.B. Convenient facilities.C. The sense of floating.D. The large slee
18、ping space.BAny person who lives, works, attends school or pays property taxes in New York is able to receive a New York Public Library card free of charge.Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location. Applications for children aged 11 and under m
19、ust be completed in person，and require the signature of a parent. When you apply for a card online, you will receive a 7digit temporary barcode(条形码). This allows you to set a secret code. After you receive your permanent barcode, you must renew your card.All adult, teen and child library cards for c
20、ardholders must be renewed every three years. New library card applicants who apply online must renew their cards before full cardholder privileges can be extended. Cardholders can visit any New York Public Library location to present the required forms of identification in order to renew their card
21、. Cardholders may also email copies of the required forms of identification to patronaccountsnypl.org. Alternatively, they may be faxed to 2126210278.If you forget your secret code, you can provide the library with a valid email address and click on the “Forgot Your Secret Code”. A link with instruc
22、tions on changing your secret code will be sent to your email, giving you a brief period of time to update your information. You must select a 4digit numerical secret code, with no obvious or repeating characters (e.g.1234 or 2222). If you have not provided the library with a valid email address, yo
23、u may visit a library location to reset your secret code.If your card is lost or stolen, inform the library immediately: call 9172756975, email AskNYPL, or visit your nearest library to report the lost card.5. Children aged 11 and under .A. are required to apply for a free library card onlineB. must
24、 apply for a library card in personC. should change their library cards every two yearsD. will get a temporary barcode after applying for a library card6. We can learn from the text that .A. applicants can enjoy extended privileges before renewing the cardB. cardholders can renew their cards only by
25、 phone or emailC. you must reset another secret code online if you forget your previous oneD. you have three ways of informing the library of your lost or stolen card7. Which of the following can be a valid secret code?A. 1368. B. NY88. C. 5678. D. 8888.IV. 完形填空 。Some years ago, there was a poor man
26、 named Lazarus. He begged at the gate of a wealthy person. Lazarus was ill and 1 to eat the leftovers that might fall from the rich mans dinner table, while the homeowner was rich enough to 2 the fine things in life. The 3 between the two was obvious.In time, the poor man gave in to his 4 and died.
27、Yet, in contrast to his earthly existence, his heavenly life was the opposite as he found himself sitting at the table of Abraham in heaven, enjoying 5 and fine food.Later, the wealthy person died. 6 , instead of being carried by angels to heaven, he 7 himself in the depths of hell. When he looked 8
28、 a great chasm(深渊) that separated heaven from where he was, he called out to Abraham to have Lazarus bring him water he might use to stop his thirst from his suffering.But Abraham replied to the rich man that, in life, he had 9 all the good things money could buy while Lazarus led a poor life, and t
29、hat now Lazarus was receiving his 10 for his faithfulness while the rich man was being 11 due to his faithlessness. Besides, the chasm between them was too great and 12 anyone crossing from heaven to hell. The rich man would have to 13 his suffering.The story was intended to convey two 14 . The one
30、is that it is 15 to focus on earthly wealth instead of on heavenly wealth, something that wouldnt 16 . The other one is that its our duty to take care of those less 17 . In spite of his material blessings, the rich man didnt use his 18 wisely to provide comfort for Lazarus and others like him.Theref
31、ore, do you have a 19 life? Have you ever come into contact with those who are unlucky? If so, do something you can to 20 their terrible conditions!1. A. deserved B. hesitated C. regretted D. expected2. A. waste B. enjoy C. hold D. donate3. A. contradiction B. balance C. contrast D. relationship4. A
32、. journey B. enemy C. future D. disease5. A. peace B. success C. death D. pain6. A. Besides B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise7. A. put B. found C. shut D. left8. A. across B. for C. into D. after9. A. prepared B. spread C. received D. shared10. A. support B. reward C. admission D. gratitude11. A.
33、 adjusted B. treated C. refused D. punished12. A. prevented B. kept C. caught D. noticed13. A. remove B. avoid C. endure D. forget14. A. theories B. lessons C. themes D. schedules15. A. necessary B. ordinary C. formal D. foolish16. A. leave out B. fade away C. run away D. break out17. A. fortunate B
34、. common C. intelligent D. hardworking18. A. brain B. heart C. strategy D. wealth19. A. comfortable B. miserable C. secure D. challenging20. A. protect B. escape C. relieve D. overcomeV. 写作素材（关于艺术）。1上星期天，我去了画廊。2在那里，我欣赏了很多雕塑和绘画。3尽管我不是传统艺术的专家，我甚至不知道他们都使用了什么技巧。4但是这个展览很吸引我。5我学到了很多。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且 请使用
35、 where 引导的定语从句， though 引导的让步状语从句。连句成篇（将以上句子连成一篇 50 词左右的英语短文）【答案及解析】I.1. adopted 2. abstract 3. possessions 4. aimed 5. attempted 6. faithfully 7. predict 8. coincidence【解析】本题主要考查重点词汇的应用。II.1. B【解析】考查虚拟语气的用法。难度中等。句意： 乔治打算谈论他的国家的地理，但我宁愿他更多地把焦点集中在文化上。would rather 后接从句时，从句中的谓语动词要用虚拟语气，若表示与将来和现在的事实相反的情况，
36、 则谓语动词要用一般 过去时，由上句中 “is going to.”可知B 项时态正确。2. C【解析】be of great value“很有价值”。句意：你将会发现这幅地图对你周游伦敦很有价值。3. C【解析】constantly 经常地； continuously 连续不断地；consistently 一致地，一贯地。由句意 “雨下得很大，结果土地被水淹没了 ”可知， 应选用 consequently“因此，所以”，表示结果。4. B【解析】句意：你必须对这 个消息保密，不要让任何人知道。表示“某物被某人占有”用 in the possession of。5. A【解析】句意：“ 咱们今
37、晚好好喝一杯。 ”“为了什么？你比赛得了一等奖吗？”根据 Have you got.可知，用 What for？( 为了什么？) 用以询问目的。6. C【解析】as a consequence“结果”，是固定搭配。句意：他上周多次 迟到，因此被老板解雇了。7. D【解析 】take charge of 负责；take advantage of 利用(的机会)；take control of 接管；take possession of 拥有。由句意“ 契约签署三周以后，你才能合法取得 这份产业的所有权”可知， 应选用 possession。8. A【解析】value 指“价值” 或 “交换价值”
38、。句意：由于物价的不断上涨，英 镑的价值近几年下跌了。9. A【解析 】考查 with 复合结构。 focus ones eyes on“眼睛盯在上”。此处动词 focus 与 eyes之间是被动关系，因此选 A 项表被动。13. B【解析】abrupt“突然的，唐突的”；abstract“ 抽象的， 纯 理论的”；concrete“ 具体的， 实在的”；addictive“上瘾 的” 。句意：毕加索画的画很抽象，没有说明我看不懂。14. B【解析】attempt“尝试，企 图” ；intention“意图”；purpose“目的”；desire“欲望”。句意：Shelly 为英语考试准备的很
39、认真，以便于能首次 尝试就确保过关。15. D【解析】high 表示具体高度； highly 则表示抽象意义。aim high“力争上游”，speak highly of“高度 赞扬”。III. A.1. A【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知， 这种被称为“Huttopia” 的帐篷产生于欧洲，完善于加拿大的魁北克省，在该 省 23 处国家级公园中，有 16 个公园设有此种帐篷。故这种帐篷是最普遍的。2. D【解析】细节理解题。根据文章的最后一段可知，乘坐 houseboat，在风景如画的 Mactaquac Provincial Park 下船，可抵达高尔夫球场。3. B【解析】词义猜
40、测题。根据文章中对 Tree Sphere 的介绍 可知，这种“树上的球”一半像树屋，一半像太空舱。悬于树木之间 ，有 绳索拴着，距离地面有 3.1 米、4.3 米和 4.6 米三种，可以在微风中轻轻地摇摆。swing 摇摆 ，摇荡；move 向前移动；tremble 颤抖；quake 震动，摇动， 发抖。故选 B。4. C【解析】细节理解题。根据文章中 对 FourSeason Tents 的介绍可知，这种四季宜人的帐篷有很多优点：宽阔的木质平台、便利的 设施、 宽敞的内部空间 。C 项不是这种帐篷的优点。B.5. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中“Applications for chi
41、ldren aged 11 and under must be completed in person, and require the signature of a parent.”可知 选 B 项。6. D【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，如果你的图书卡丢了或被偷了，你可以打电话、 发电子邮件或去离你最近的图书馆挂失。7. A【解析 】细节 理解题。根据第四段的“You must select a 4digit numerical secret code, with no obvious or repeating characters (e.g.1234 or 2222).”可推知选
42、A 项。IV. 1. D【解析】Lazarus 是个乞丐，希望能吃到富人家桌上的残羹剩饭。2. B【解析】根据 the homeowner was rich enough 可知富人能享受生活中美好的东西，选 B 项。3. C【解析】这两个人之间的贫 富形成了鲜明的对照。4. D【解析】根据第一段 Lazarus was ill 可推断 Lazarus 最后还是病死了，故选 D 项。5. A【解析】Lazarus 死后进入了天堂，可以享受宁静和美食。6. C【解析】富人死了，但没有上了天堂而是下了地 狱。根据前后的转折关系判断选 C 项。7. B【解析】没有被天使带向天堂，富人发现自己处在地狱深
43、渊。13. C【解析】富人进不了天堂，只能忍受痛苦，选 C 项。14. B【解析】故事旨在说明两点人生道理，故选 B 项。15. D【解析】根据富人的遭遇可判断，过于看重人间财富是愚蠢的。16. B【解析】根据 Lazarus 的经历可知这种 heavenly wealth 是不会消退的。17. A【解析】Lazarus 这样的穷人属于不幸的人，故选 A 项。18. D【解析】富人没有明智地利用自己的 财富去救济人。19. A【解析】此处应与下文的 who are unlucky 相对应，故选 A 项。20. C【解析】如果你过得舒服，遇到不幸的人就应该做些能减轻他们困苦的事。V.【范文】La
44、st Sunday, I went to the gallery, where I appreciated many sculptures and paintings. Though Im not a specialist in conventional art and I even dont know the techniques that they used, the exhibition appealed to me. I have learned a great deal.【解析】本文整体上连贯通顺，文中使用了 where 引导的地点状语从句，并正确使用了appeal to，a great deal 等用法，是一篇不错的范文。版权所有：学优高考网()
