1、Unit 4 Astronomy：the science of the stars.单项填空1Robert is interested in _ astronomy and he wishes he could make a trip into _ space one day.Athe; the Ban; theCan; / D/; /2After we finish the designing，the company，_ its turn，should do the constructing work.Ain BonCat Dfor3All people， _they are old or
2、young，rich or poor，have been trying their best to help those in need since the disaster.Aeven if BwhetherCno matter Dhowever4If they win the final tonight, the team are going to tour around the city _ by their enthusiastic supporters.Abeing cheered Bbe cheeredCto be cheered Dwere cheered52012福建卷 Chi
3、na recently tightened its waters controls near the Huangyan Island to prevent Chinese fishing boats from _ in the South China Sea.Aattacking Bhaving attackedCbeing attacked Dhaving been attacked6There are small groups of words which even some native speakers and writers of English find_Apuzzling Bpu
4、zzledCbeing puzzled Dto puzzle7During job interviews, many graduates use the reputation of their schools to the full _ themselves to the employers.Apresented Bbeing presentedCto present Dhaving presented8He didnt make _ clear when and where the meeting would be held.Athis Bthat Cit Dthese9Obviously,
5、 strengthening strategic partnership is consistent with the _ interests of the two countries and their peoples.Atraditional BpotentialCfundamental Dsecure10Getting more information on how to use these tools can _ your chances of success.Araise BmultiplyCadd Dgain11_ most children nowadays are the on
6、ly children, they tend to be more selfcentered.AEver since BNow thatCOnly if DEven though12Mum likes this old house in downtown better than the huge one in the country, but it costs almost_Atwice as much Btwice as manyCtwice so much Dtwice so many13There was a _ quarrel between the husband and the w
7、ife；after that the wife left home and never came back.Asensitive BseriousCviolent Dstrict14Over the years she had tried her best to _ the terrible memory, but it was not an easy task.Alive on Bblock outCbring back Dcall up15Do you think living in the country has advantages?_AYes, perfectly BYes, it
8、isCNothing at all DWell, that depends.阅读理解Who would have thought that millions of people would buy a product containing living insects？A businessman named Milton Levine did. He created the Uncle Milton Ant Farm more than half a century ago. Today, grandchildren of the first ant colony owners are wat
9、ching ants working hard on the farm.Milton Levine was not trained in the study of insects, also known as entomology. But he knew a lot about ants, and he designed an appealing way to share his knowledge.Mr Levine began his career as a maker of unusual toys after World War . He had returned to his bi
10、rthplace in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania，after serving in the United States military.He got the idea for his future career from a business newsletter, which suggested that the best chances for jobs at the time were in toys. He decided to make toys. They understood that American society was about to chan
11、ge. The huge population increase known as the Baby Boom was beginning. There would be a huge demand for childrens toys.One day, he saw ants parading around a swimming pool.The sight made Mr Levine remember how much he had liked watching ants as a boy on his uncles farm. Those thoughts gave him the i
12、dea for the Uncle Milton Ant Farm.Milton Levine developed a narrow, green plastic container. The top looked like a farm, showing a farmhouse, a barn, a bridge and a windmill(风车)Under those images was a divider that separated the ants underground and aboveground areas.Under that was the sand where pe
13、ople could watch the ants digging passageways.The first Uncle Milton Ant Farms were an immediate success.They were sold in 1956.Two years later，two million of the educational toys had been sold.Through the years the toys continued to attract antwatchers. People buy Uncle Milton Ant Farms from stores
14、 and order from websites. During his life, Mr Levine saw the sale of more than twenty million of his ant colonies.The Uncle Milton Ant Farm tells far more than how to care for the ants. For example, people receiving an Uncle Milton Ant Farm learn that the little insects are strong. Some can carry lo
15、ads fifty times heavier than they are. A writer remembers owning an Uncle Milton Ant Farm when he was about five years old.He says he became very good at numbers by counting the ants.16Which of the following words can best describe Milton Levine?AStrong. BCreative.CLoyal. D Humorous.17_ may be studi
16、ed in the science of entomology.ARoses BButterfliesCTigers DSharks18Milton Levine got his idea from the following EXCEPT _Aa business newsletter B the Baby BoomCants parading Da farmhouse19What is the main idea of the last paragraph?AHow to care for the ants.BAnts are strong and diligent.CThe Uncle
17、Milton Ant Farm is more than a toy.DThe Uncle Milton Ant Farm is very popular.阅读表达阅读下面短文并回答问题。 1Learning another language isnt easy, but most people can learn a second language well if theyre willing to put in the necessary time. Here are some practical suggestions for studying effectively, overcomi
18、ng anxiety, and learning the grammar and skills necessary for success in foreign language classes.Study every day2Language learning is a process of accumulation: you cannot put it off until the weekend. Study one or two hours for every class hour if you want a good mark.Distribute your study time in
19、 15to 30minute periods throughout the day3Focus on a different task each time: vocabulary now, grammar next, etc. Get an overview during the first half hour: spend 10 minutes reviewing dialog, 10 minutes learning new vocabulary, 10 minutes learning new grammar So youll at least have looked at it all
20、. About 80% of your study time should be spent on recitation or practice including practice in the language lab.Attend and participate in every classeven if you arent well prepared4Class time is your best opportunity to practice, learn the grammar and vocabulary outside of class in order to _ the cl
21、ass time. Spend a few minutes “warming up” before each class by speaking or reading the language.Make yourself comfortable in the classroom5Get to know your classmates, so youll feel youre among friends. Visit your teacher during office hours to get acquainted (熟悉的)：explain your goals and fears abou
22、t the course to your teacher.Learn grammar if you dont already know it6Grammar is the skeleton(骨架) and the basic structure of a language, and you must learn it.Practice for tests by doing what youll have to do on the test7If the test will require you to write, then study by writingincluding spelling
23、 and accents. If you will be asked to listen, then practice listening. Ask for practice questions and make up your own test questions. Try to invent changes on patterns and forms. Over learning is also required in tests preparationstudy beyond the point of recognition to mastery.Develop a good attit
24、ude8Have a clear personal reason for taking the class. Set personal goals for what you want to learn. Leave perfectionism at the door; give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them.20What is the best title of the passage? (no more than 10 words)_21How much time should we spend in stu
25、dying new words? (no more than 2 words)_22Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (no more than 10 words)Class time is your best opportunity to practice, learn the grammar and vocabulary outside of class in order to _ the class time.23What can we learn from the last paragraph? (no
26、 more than 30 words)_24What does the word “it”(Line 2, Paragraph 2) probably refer to? (2 words)_参考答案.1.D 考查冠词。astronomy 指学科，学科前不用冠词；space 指“太空” ，一般不与冠词连用，但有形容词修饰时，应使用定冠词。2A 句意：我们完成设计后就该由公司来进行建设了。in ones turn 固定搭配，意思是“轮到某人，接着” 。3B 句意：自这次灾难以来，所有的人，不管是年老的还是年轻的，富有的还是贫穷的，都在尽自己最大的努力去帮助那些需要帮助的人。whether or
27、是固定搭配，意为“无论是还是，不管是还是” 。4C 考查非谓语动词。句意：如果他们赢了今晚的决赛，队员们将会巡游全城，接受热心支持者的欢呼。A 项 being cheered 正在进行；B 项 be cheered 是谓语原形；D 项 were cheered 也是谓语，但句中已有谓语 are going to；C 项 to be cheered 表示将来，同时也表示被动。根据语境，选 C。5C 考查固定词组搭配。prevent sb from doing sth“阻止某人做某事” ，本句中的fishing boats 和 attack 是被动关系，所以选择 C 项，且此处不用完成时态。句意：
28、中国最近加紧黄岩岛的水域控制来阻止中国渔船在中国南海被袭击。6A 考查非谓语动词。find small groups of words puzzling，puzzling 作宾语补足语，表示“让人迷惑的” 。7C 考查非谓语动词。to present themselves to the employers 为动词不定式短语作目的状语。8C 考查代词 it 的用法。此处 it 作形式宾语，when and where the meeting would be held 是真正的宾语。当复合宾语中的宾语是宾语从句时，往往把宾语放在它的补语的后面，而把代词 it 放在全句谓语动词和宾语补语的中间。宾
29、语补语后面的宾语是真正的宾语，谓语动词和宾语补语中间的 it 是形式宾语。9C 考查形容词辨析。句意：很明显，加强两国的战略伙伴关系与两国以及两国人民的根本利益是一致的。traditional 传统的，惯例的；potential 潜在的，可能的；fundamental 基础的，根本的，十分重要的；secure 安全的，牢固的。10B 考查动词辨析。句意：获取更多有关如何使用这些工具的信息可以增加你的成功机会。raise 举起，提高，筹集，养育；multiply 乘，增加； add 将相加，增加(to)；gain 获得。11B 考查状语从句的连接词。此处 now that 意为：既然。句意：因为
30、当今大多数孩子是独生子，所以他们更加自我。12A 考查倍数的表达法。此处结构为：倍数 asadj./adv.。13C 考查形容词辨析。句意：丈夫和妻子之间发生了一次激烈的争吵，之后，妻子离家出走，再也没回来。violent 激烈的，暴力的。sensitive 敏感的；serious 严重的，严肃的；strict 严格的。14B 考查短语辨析。句意：多年来她一直想要封闭那段可怕的回忆，但这一点儿都不容易。live on 意为“靠过活，以为主食，继续存在 ”； block out 意为“挡住，遮住(光线或声音)；忘掉，抹去( 不愉快的事) ；塞住，封住( 孔、洞)” ；bring back 意为“
31、带回来，使记起，使恢复” ； call up 意为“给打电话，使想起” 。根据句意可知 B 项正确。15D 考查情景交际。that depends 那依情况而定。.本文介绍了 Uncle Milton Ant Farm 蚂蚁农场玩具的发明者 Milton Levine。16B 推理判断题。从他设计玩具 Uncle Milton Ant Farm 的相关信息可以看出他极具创新精神。17B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的 “Milton Levine was not trained in the study of insects，also known as entomology.”可知 entomol
32、ogy 是“昆虫学”之意。根据常识可知只有butterflies(蝴蝶)属于昆虫，会在昆虫学中学到，故 B 项正确。18D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “He got the idea for his future career from a business newsletter.”“The huge population increase known as the Baby Boom was beginning.There would be a huge demand for childrens toys.”以及第三段中的“he saw ants parading around a swi
33、mming pool.”等信息可知，他从商务通讯、婴儿潮及蚂蚁搬家中得到启发，发明了这个蚂蚁农场玩具。D 项没有提到。19C 段落大意题。根据最后一段的中心句 “The Uncle Milton Ant Farm tells far more than how to care for the ants.”可知，本段主要讲这个蚂蚁农场玩具除了告诉大家怎么去照顾蚂蚁外，还有更深层的教育功能。.文章向我们介绍了语言学习的一些好的方法。20Tips on Studying a Foreign Language/ Suggestions(Advice) for Studying a Foreign La
34、nguage/ How to Learn a Foreign Language全文介绍语言学习的一些好方法，如每天学习不间断、每节课不落下、积极参与课堂训练、培养好的学习态度等，本文的标题应该与此有关。2110 minutes.由第三段可知答案。22make full use of/make the most of课下用功，当然是为了充分利用课上时间。23A good learner is one who can learn something from the mistakes he makes.根据本文最后一段中的“把完美主义留在门口，允许自己犯错误并从中学到知识”可得出答案。24Language learning.
