1、Unit 1 Great scientists1.3 Using Language一、单词拼写根据句意和首字母或汉语提示写出单词。1. These developments will have a _ _(积极的) effect on the stability of our financial market.2. He is very s_ with his students.3. He doesnt know much about this subject, but hes very (热心的)4. The teacher was patient with _(退步的) children.
2、5. She (拒绝；不接受) his offer of marriage.6. The boss is c_ about making promises.7. The police are watching the m_ of the suspicious character carefully.8. This theory predicates the big bang theory of the u_.9. Lets s_ the coin to decide whether to go or not.10. She had a great eye for color and came
3、up with some c_ ideas for our house.【答案】1.positive 2.strict 3.enthusiastic 4.backward5.rejected6.cautious 7.movements 8.universe 9.spin10.creative二、单项填空1 Travelling abroad exposes children _ different languages and cultures.Awith Bto Cof Dinto2 Tom sounds very much _ in the job, but Im not sure whet
4、her he can manage it.Ainterested Binteresting Cinterestingly Dinterestedly【答案】A【解析】sound 是系动词，其后接形容词，由此排除副词 interestingly 和 interestedly; interesting 的含义是“ 有趣的” ，多用来修饰事物；interested 的含义是“感兴趣的” ，常与介词 in 连用，多用来修饰人。3 As nobody here knows what is wrong with the machine, we must send for an engineer to _
5、the problem.Ahandle Braise Cface Dpresent【答案】A4 The lights were left on all night long.Yes. It seemed that Zhang Peng is _. He was the last who left the classroom yesterday evening.Ablaming Bblamed Cto blame Dto be blamed【答案】C【解析】be to blame 是“应受谴责；应负责任”的意思，为固定搭配。5 Each time _ they met, they would t
6、alk long hours together.Awhich Bwhen Cduring D/【答案】D【解析】each time 在此作连词，引导时间状语从句。6 To our surprise, the man, who was looked down upon by others in the past, is now _ the whole project.Abeyond control Bin control of Cout of control Dlosing control of【答案】B【解析】由 To our surprise 可知，这个以前被别人看不起的人现在掌管整个工程。
7、词组 in control of 的含义是“控制/掌管/ 管理”。beyond control 无法控制；out of control 不受/ 失去控制；lose control of 对 失去控制。7 Her pale face suggested that she _ ill. Her parents suggested that she _ to see a doctor.Abe；go Bbe；went Cwas ；go Dwas；went【答案】C【解析】第一个 suggest 作“表明”讲，其宾语从句不用虚拟语气；第二个 suggest 作“建议”讲，其宾语从句应用虚拟语气，即从句谓
8、语动词用“(should)动词原形”。8 Out he rushed _ he heard the bell ringing.Asoon Bquickly Cshortly Dimmediately【答案】D【解析】immediately 此处用作从属连词，相当于 as soon as 引导一个时间状语从句。9 Not until I came home last night _ to bed.AMum did go Bdid Mum go Cwent Mum DMum went【答案】B【解析】not until 引导的时间状语从句置于句首时，主句用部分倒装结构。10 _ writing t
9、he article, Mrs. Curie even forgot her dinner.AAbsorbed in BAbsorbing at CHaving absorbed by DTo absorb in【答案】A三、完成句子1. What he said_ _ _.他的话讲不通。2. It is _ an interesting film _ I would like to see it a second time.这个电影如此的有趣以至于我都想再看一遍。3. If anyone_ _ _，its me.如果有人该承担责任，那就是我。4. The suggestion_ _at th
10、e meeting is under discussion.在会上所提出的建议正在讨论中。5. His careless driving_ _the serious traffic accident.他的粗心驾驶导致了这场交通事故。6. He likes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _in the room as he thinks.当他思考时他喜欢在房间里来回踱步。7. Our English teacher us.我们的英语老师对我们要求严格。8. He stood there _ _ _ _.他站在那儿，一动不动。【答案】1. made no sense 2. such；that 3.
11、is to blame 4. put forward 5. led to 6. walking backward(s) and forward(s) 7. is strict with8. without any movement四、用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空be strict with， for the first time， make sense，put forward， at times， argue with， only if，punish . for ， lead to， go round1Our coach _ us when we practiced driving cars
12、.2I tend to accept any idea _ by experts on TV.3You can be really annoying _ you know.4Eating too much sugar can _ health problems.5He was _ refusing to answer their questions.6._you ask many different questions will you acquire all the information you need to know.7It doesnt _ to buy that expensive
13、 coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.8For a few weeks in the summer, visitors are able to _ Buckingham Palace.9I dont have time to _ you about this.10I had a good impression of Tom when I met him_.【答案】1. was strict with 2. put forward 3. at times 4. lead to 5. punished for6. Only if 7. mak
14、e sense 8. go round 9. argue with10. for the first time五、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATen years ago I went into the studio and recorded a 56-minute video for teenagers called “Three keys to greatness.” Although my focus was for teenagers, the principles I shared certainly apply to adult
15、s as well. Recently I was asked to list these three things. Now for your benefit here they are again.Firstly, set goals. I call it the view of the future. Most people, including kids, will pay the price if they can see the promise of the future. So we need to help our kids see a clear future, and th
16、ey will be ready to pay the price today to attain the rewards of tomorrow. Goals help them do this.Secondly, pay attention to personal development. Simply making consistent investments in our education and knowledge we will benefit throughout our lives. I suggest having an amount of time set aside f
17、or reading books, listening to recording, attending discussion, keeping a journal and spending time with other successful people. Mr Jones recommends reading a lot as a good method of improving yourself. The simple fact is that you need to change your outlook on life and on yourself, as it will have
18、 a positive influence on your personality and outlook. You should learn something new about your profession every single day until youre an expert in the field.Thirdly, make a financial plan. I call it the 70/30 plan. After receiving your salary, simply setting aside 10% for saving, 10% for investin
19、g and 10% for giving, the rest for your life. And over time when you have your own family this will guarantee financial independence for you.If people focus on doing these three simple things over a long period of time, I believe they will be surely successful!1. The advantage of setting goals is th
20、at _.A. youll know the future of the worldB. youll know what kind of person you will becomeC. youll be willing to work hard for your futureD. youll be satisfied with what you have achieved2. The author lays the most stress on _.A. gaining knowledgeB. making good friendsC. attending discussionsD. lis
21、tening to recordings3. According to the passage, one picture of reading a lot is to _.A. lead a better lifeB. have a good personality and outlookC. change your positionD. become an expert in many fields4.Whom does the author mainly advise to make a financial plan?A. All kinds of people.B. The young
22、people.C. The middle-aged people.D. The rich people.【语篇解读】本文作者详细讲述了成就伟大的三个因素：设定目标、关注个人发展（持续提升自己） 、做好财务计划(70/30 原则)3.B【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中 .as it will have a positive influence on your personality and outlook.可知，答案为 B。4. B【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段中 .when you have your own family this will guarantee financial inde
23、pendence for you.可推测，作者主要是劝年轻人，故答案为 B。BMany people traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada last week for the 50th Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. The show is said to have the largest collection of new electronic devices in the world.The show had many examples of “smart home” devices. “Smart home” technolog
24、y is designed to make life easier for people by letting computers control many things inside our homes. One such device actually begins working outside the home, when someone arrives and rings the doorbell.“When someone comes to your front door and rings the doorbell, the light can turn on immediate
25、ly. I get a notification when Im halfway around the world that someone came, and I can start talking to the person whos at my front door, and I can say, Oh, here let me let you in, I can unlock the door for them very easily.” Said Vivint, a smart home service provider.One electronics maker launched
26、a device that lets people see and interact with their animals when they are away. The device, from Petcube, lets you remotely watch and talk to your pet through a personal device, according to a company official. It can even give the pet a treatif you approve and order it.For heating or cooling, the
27、re is a smart thermostat. This device can also send you a message if a big storm causes leaks of flooding. “Were trying to catch it with just a few drips before it becomes a real big problem,” said Mike Sale of iDevices.A concern for many homeowners is the possibility that someone else might find a
28、way to attack these smart home devices. An official from Vivint said his company is sure that only owners of the home can gain use of information on the devices. Warren Katz from iDevices said his company employs engineers from the defense industry to help prevent hacking.5. What can be learned abou
29、t the show?A. It created much attraction to consumers.B. It has been held in Las Vegas many times.C. It only exhibited smart home devices.D. It is the largest show ever held.6. Whats the purpose of Paragraph 3?A. To explain how to answer the door.B. To illustrate a smart home device.C. To tell a sto
30、ry about nice devices.D. To introduce a home service provider.7. What may happen in the future according to the given examples?A. Computers may replace human workers one day.B. A stranger can come into your house even if youre out.C. The house can repair for itself if a storm causes damage.D. You ca
31、n take good care of your animals while youre away.8. What can be inferred about the smart home device from the last paragraph?A. Information on the devices is easy to get.B. Many of the devices are not available now.C. Homeowners are concerned about its operation.D. Its safety can be guaranteed at p
32、resent.5. A【解析】细节理解题。由第一段 Many people traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada last week for the 50th Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. The show is said to have the largest collection of new electronic devices in the world.可知这次展览引起了消费者的广泛关注，选 A。8. D【解析】推理判断题。由最后一段 An official from Vivint said his company is s
33、ure that only owners of the home can gain use of information on the devices. Warren Katz from iDevices said his company employs engineers from the defense industry to help prevent hacking.可推知目前，智能家居的安全性可以得到保证， 选 D。六、七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I love Fridays. And so I celebrate Fri
34、days.After dropping my son off at school I head to Starbucks to pick up a coffee treat or another. Then instead of driving straight home I take a long route through the most beautiful roads I can find. I see footballs being passed on lawns, hamburgers being thrown on grill（烤架）, and parties everywher
35、e swinging into action. 1 The other day I came out from the doctors office happy over a positive prognosis（预断）. Seeing the signs of spring around me flowers, birds, sunshine, I was suddenly ready to celebrate. 2 My mind rebelled. “What are you doing? Its Tuesday! Coffee treats are reserved for Frida
36、ys!” 3 Why should Fridays be any more special than any other day of the week? Why waste six days while waiting to celebrate the seventh? Minutes later I was walking back to my car with a big smile on my face and a coffee in my hand.A small victory, to be sure, but its also an accurate example of how
37、 many of us live our lives. Were waiting for conditions to be right before we allow ourselves to enjoy our time here on earth. Maybe when we finally graduate from college and get a job, it will be time to celebrate, or perhaps when our babies are old enough to be in school all day. Well celebrate wh
38、en the car is paid off, or enjoy life when were finally able to retire. 4 What if we moved a little of that “Friday feeling” into our rainy-day Mondays, our dull Tuesday and our mid-week Wednesdays? 5 A. You must spend more time achieving it.B. Surely our lives would be much happier as a result.C. I
39、t seems as if the whole world is celebrating Friday!D. But suddenly I realize how ridiculous that line of thinking was!E. Find an excuse to celebrate and start sending out hose invitations.F. I headed for the coffee bar that was located just around the corner.G. And in that waiting we waste so much
40、of life and happiness that can be found in our Todays.【语篇解读】 本文为夹叙夹议文。作者喜欢星期五，庆祝星期五。这让作者反思：如果我们总是等待合适的时机庆祝，也许我们会错失了许多的快乐和幸福。所以我们要即时享受生活，感受快乐。1. C【解析】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。 本文的题目是“我喜欢星期五。所以我庆祝星期五” 。 根据空前的内容可知我看见到处都是玩的人，吃的东西，到处都是聚会。由此可知是人们在欢乐，在 庆祝。分析选项可知 C 项（似乎整个世界都在庆祝星期五）符合题题。3. D【解析】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。根据空前
41、内容可知“ 今天星期二！周五才有咖啡”。根据 后面好几个为什么可知，作者认为想法有点荒谬。分析选项可知 D 项（但是突然我意识到那是多么荒 谬的想法！）符合题意。4. G【解析 】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。 空前说我们一直在等待合适的时候来享受生活，庆祝 它。根据后面所举的例子有许多值得我们庆祝。空后说倘若我们把星期五的快乐分享到其他几天呢？ 可知我们浪费时间等待可能存在的幸福。分析选项可知中G 项（在这样的等待中，我们浪费了很多可 以在今天找到的生活和幸福）符合题意。5. B【解析 】考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。 根据本文的标题“我喜欢星期五。所以我庆祝星期五”， 可知，星期五
42、是快乐的。根据空前内容可知，如果我们把星期五的快乐和幸福分享到其它几天的话， 我们这几天也会快乐，当然我们的生活会更快乐。故 B 项（当然，我们的生活会更快乐）符合题意。七、完形填空阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。When I was a child, my mother often complained about growing older. It seemed that the very thought of aging 1 her a lot. I struggled to 2 answers as to why she lived in su
43、ch 3 . When I first 4 that I wouldnt live forever, I went to Mama for answers and for 5 . However, she provided the answers I didnt expect and only added, “At least you have 6 time left than I do.”Her response didnt 7 me from fear then or in the years that followed. I was frightened of death, 8 that
44、 my life would eventually 9 .At the age of thirty-six, Mama was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer and was 10 six months later. It was years 11 I let myself read her diaries, but when I did, it was these two sentences that 12 my attitude towards life and all I believed.“I dont know why I spent my life 13 my
45、 age. Now I just wish I could grow old.”The one thing that Mama feared the most became the thing she most wanted 14 to grow old.15 was no longer a thief stealing days from my life but was, 16 , a reminder of how many days Id been fortunate to live.When I turned forty-five, I was asked if it bothered
46、 me to turn another year older. I responded, “Why would I be 17 over the fact that I was allowed to turn forty-five? Im 18 another year that I got to live and experience the things I enjoy and to be with the people I love.”I believe that my life should not be defined (界定) by 19 but by what I have ex
47、perienced and what I have given of myself. When Im gone, how many years I have lived will not 20 . What I have given of it to others will.1. A. delighted B. entertained C. concerned D. embarrassed2. A. pick out B. come out of C. make sure of D. figure out3. A. pain B. fear C. regret D. failure4. A. understood B. meant C. noticed D. pretended5. A. power B. encouragement C. comfort D. pleasure6. A. earlier B. happier C. more D. better7. A. prevent B. free C. replace D. cause8. A. suffering B. telling C. warning D. knowing9. A. end B
