Unit 4 Astronomy：the science of the stars
Ⅰ.单项填空
1．(2013·安徽皖南八校第三次联考)—Do you think
I can pass the driving test?
—________，I’m afraid.
A．Of courseB．You can
C．Not a chanceD．Not a little
2．(2014·苏锡常镇四市二调)After________careful consideration，they finally decided that each child will be offered________university education.
A．the；aB．/；an
C．a；anD．/；a
3．(2013·南京二模)The flood last month in the east was a real disaster，________19 people dead and 78 missing.
A．to leaveB．left
C．leavingD．having left
4．(2014·厦门高三质检)The worker earned little money a month，so he had to________only fast noodles.
A．exist onB．exist in
C．lie inD．lie on
5．(2014·河南豫北三校联考)________is well known to everyone，I should say，is that a man becomes learned by asking questions.
A．Who
B．It
C．As
D．What
6．(2014·东北三校第二次联考)It is shown that men have________as women do on average while driving according to recent statistics.
A．twice as many serious accidents
B．serious accidents as twice many
C．twice serious accidents as many
D．serious accidents as many twice
7．(2014·日照模拟)It’s really a small world！I________we would meet here.
A．don’t thinkB．haven’t thought
C．didn’t thinkD．won’t think
8．(2014·日照模拟)The new traffic rules that took effect on January 1 are much stricter than________in the past.
A．thatB．this
C．itD．those
9．(2014·石家庄质检)I admire Stephen Hawking greatly，whose________about black holes has a great effect on astronomy.
A．theoryB．practice
C．wayD．method
10．Has some bad thing happened to her？It’s________her to drink so much.
A．likeB．dislike
C．unlikeD．alike
11．(2014·海南琼海模拟)People hope that measures will be taken to________house prices rising.
A．keepB．prevent
C．protectD．support
12．(2014·宁波十校联考)—I am dead tired.I can’t walk farther，Tom.
—________，John.You can do it.
A．So whatB．Congratulations
C．Cheer upD．Go ahead
13．He doesn’t plan to go back to his home________he makes a fortune in Hong Kong.
A．while
B．since
C．or D．until
14.
________you like the portable personal computer so much，why not buy one?
A．So that B．Now that
C．Even ifD．In case
15．Generally speaking，the Internet makes________possible for people to get the information they need quickly.
A．them
B．themselves
C．it
D．that
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
(2014·日照模拟)
Human beings are the most intelligent of all animals because we are gifted with the ability to think and reason logically.Scientists and even common people with special intelligence have made a lot of inventions and contributions to modern lifestyle in the past.“Houses” have been the most popular area for discoveries and inventions in the past and even now.
Many household items have been the result of inventions of people who desired better functioning of the existent products.Every individual has intelligence and if it is used properly for the right purpose it leads to invention of a new tool or device.Many new household inventions are made almost every day and there are specific companies，which particularly keep a record of all these inventions.
A lot of inventions have been made recently in the household field.These products are patented (专利) and have trade mark licenses.The patented sliding cinch is a very simple but effective method to prevent shoulder stress and injury for those who work before computers all day long.Vanity PC is a type of computer furniture that specifically hides all the computer wires and keeps a clean and good look.All the outdoor dust，mud and snow can be kept out of the house by installing (安装) the dirt drain (排水管) at the entrance of the door.Another important invention is the automatic toilet nightlight，in which a small light starts when the lid of the toilet seat is opened and closes as soon as the lid is closed.
These are some of the new household inventions invented mostly by common people.Thus，a variety of new household items are invented every day，which helps in a better functioning of household chores and in a more useful manner.
1．The first paragraph is intended to________.
A．stress the importance of inventions
B．introduce the topic of the article
C．show the advantages of modern lifestyle
D．tell the differences between human beings and animals
2．According to the passage，people make house inventions to________.
A．earn more money and gain awards
B．accumulate their wealth
C．improve the present living conditions
D．meet the new demands of new science
3．It can be inferred that the sliding cinch is used to________.
A．prevent your shoulder from being overpressured
B．keep your shoulder safe and sound in an accident or an operation
C．help you practice your shoulder more often and reduce shoulder pains
D．cover your shoulder and make it stronger to resist the outside strike
4．Common people can also make good inventions because________.
A．wisdom and inspiration sometimes come from everyday life
B．some inventions are easy to be made and can be mastered by them
C．they have a strong desire to do something for science research
D．success is often connected with hardship and bitter experience of common people
5．The passage mainly talks about________.
A．the correct use of household facilities
B．different ideas about household inventions
C．the history of household inventions
D．household inventions and their influence
B
(2014·赣州市高三年级适应性考试)
Moving to a new neighborhood，town，state，or even country can be a pretty scary
experience.All you know is that things will be different and chances are you won’t know the kids
at your new school.
The experiences that go with moving make many kids feel nervous and worried.This is perfectly normal but don’t let these emotions overrun your thoughts！You will soon get used to your surroundings and find new friends at your new school.
Leaving old friends and familiar places behind can be difficult.However，as you begin the moving process，keep in mind that saying goodbye to your old house，school，and friends does not mean that you have to forget them or that your farewell is permanent！If you’re moving to a new state or even a different country and won’t see your friends for a long nme，don’t despair.Make sure to ask everyone for their address so you can write them letters.Also，thanks to the
Internet，it is very easy to stay in touch through email or instant messaging technologies.With
your parent’s permission，you can even create a blog or web page to chronicle all of your new
experiences.Include your thoughts，tales of your new adventures，even pictures of new friends，your new house，and new town.Your old friends will love seeing what you are busy with.
Many schools have an orientation program where a student already established at the school shows a new student around for their first week.This can help you to find your way around the school and to make new friends faster.
While moving is tough on kids of any age，high school counselor Karen Turner says moves can be particularly difficult for teens.“I think moving during adolescents is an extremely stressful experience，especially if you are into your junior high or senior year.Students tend to have established a very strong peer network during that period in their lives.Often this has more influence on them even than their families in some cases，and when they are torn from that there’s often resentment (怨气)．” However，Turner adds that while moving isn’t easy，there are things that your parents and the school can do to help you cope with the change.
6．Who are the intended readers of the passage?
A．Education experts.B．School teachers.
C．Parents.D．Students.
7．Which of the following is mainly suggested in Paragraph 3?
A．Staying in contact with old friends.
B．Expressing yourself when it is possible.
C．Forming good habits at school.
D．Keeping positive about your new school.
8．According to the passage，an orientation program________.
A．helps local students in many ways
B．is organized by new students
C．offers help to new students
D．focuses on all the students at school
9．According to the passage，Karen Turner may agree that________.
A．many parents seem to care little about their children
B．teens can easily be attached to their friends
C．parents should communicate with the school teachers
D．teens tend to behave rudely in a new school
10．If this passage continues，what would the author further discuss?
A．What a new school is like.
B．why parents move with their children.
C．How parents and the school can help the children.
D．How children can express their anxiety.
Ⅲ.书面表达
很快你们可能就要进入大学了，现在上大学的费用对于每个中国家庭来说几乎都是一笔不小的开支。下面提供了解决上大学费用的多种途径，请用英语表达出来，同时结合你的家庭实际情况，说明适合你的途径和理由。
1．解决上大学费用的途径：
(1)父母提供学费；(2)申请银行贷款；(3)获得奖学金；(4)业余时间在校内外打工。
2．你的途径和理由。
注意：1.词数120左右；2.短文的开头已写好，不计入总词数；3.参考词汇：学费tuition fees；贷款loan；奖学金scholarship。
With the sharp rise of the cost of college education，students have a few ways to pay for their college tuition fees.课时作业(十四)
Ⅰ.单项填空
1．解析： 考查交际用语。句意为：——你认为我能通过驾照考试吗？——恐怕不可能。not a chance不可能，符合语境。
答案： C
2．解析： 考查冠词。句意为：仔细考虑后，他们最后决定要让每个孩子都接受大学教育。consideration在此意为“考虑”是不可数名词，其前不需要用冠词。a university education指大学教育。
答案： D
3．解析： 考查非谓语动词。句意为：上个月在东部的洪水真的是一场灾难。它导致19人死亡，78人失踪。leave的逻辑主语是The flood，二者之间构成主谓关系。
答案： C
4．解析： 考查动词短语意义。句意为：这个工人一个月挣的钱很少，因此不得不靠方便面度日。 exist on靠……生存；exist in存在于……中；lie in在于……；位于……；lie on与……接壤。
答案： A
5．解析： 考查名词性从句。句意为：我应该说，众所周知要长学问，就得多问。句中的I should say是插入语，因此空处应填引导主语从句的连词What。
答案： D
6．解析： 考查倍数表达法。句意为：最近的数据表明，男士在开车时发生的严重事故平均是女士的两倍。此处用的是倍数表达方式“倍数词＋as many＋名词．..as...”。
答案： A
7．解析： 考查动词时态。句意为：世界真小！没料到我们会在这相遇。由语境可知，在说话前没有料到会在这相遇，故预料这个动作发生在说话之前，应用一般过去时。
答案： C
8．解析： 考查代词辨析。句意为：1月1号实行的新交规(rules)比过去的那些(those)更严格。rules为复数，所以应用those代替。
答案： D
9．解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意为：我非常崇拜史蒂芬·霍金，他的黑洞理论对天文学产生了很大影响。theory理论；practice练习；way方法；method方法。结合句意，选A。
答案： A
10．解析： 句意为：她发生不好的事情了吗？喝那么多的酒不像她的风格。It’s unlike sb.to do sth.做……不像某人平常的样子。
答案： C
11．解析： 考查动词词义。句意为：人们希望采取措施阻止房价上升。prevent...(from)．..阻止……干……，与句意相符。keep...from...阻止……干……，介词from不能省。
答案： B
12．解析： 考查交际用语。so what那又怎样；congratulations祝贺，恭喜；cheer up振奋起来，加油；go ahead说吧；干吧。
答案： C
13．解析： 考查状语从句。句意为：他是不会回家的，直到他在香港发了财。not...until...为固定句式，意为“直到……才……”，故选D。
答案： D
14．解析： 考查短语辨析。句意为：既然你这么喜欢手提电脑，你为什么不买一款呢？so that以便；所以；now that既然；even if即使；in case以防，万一。只有B项符合句意。
答案： B
15．解析： 考查it的用法。句意为：互联网让人们快速获得他们需要的信息成为可能。分析题目可知空格处要用it充当形式宾语，而后面的动词不定式为真正的宾语。
答案： C
Ⅱ.阅读理解
语篇解读 文章是一篇说明文，表述了家居生活与人类发明的关系。
1．解析： 写作意图题。通读第一段可知，本段主要讲述了人类作为自然界最聪明的动物，有很多发明创造，其中房子的发明意义极为重大。而下文皆以房子为话题展开表述。故整个第一段内容都是为引出下文，做好铺垫，所以第一段主要介绍文章的主题。
答案： B
2．解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句话“Many household items have been the result of inventions of people who desired better functioning of the existent products.”可知，人们发明创造的目的就在于提高现有的生活水平，故答案选C。
答案： C
3．解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第三段第三句“The patented sliding cinch is a very simple but effective method to prevent shoulder stress and injury for those who work before computers all day long.”可知，它可以为你的肩膀减轻压力，避免负荷过重，故A项正确。
答案： A
4．解析： 判断推理题。根据文章第一段第二句“Scientists and even common people with...in the past.”以及最后一段第一句“These are...by common people”可知，普通人也能发明很多东西，根据常识和文章可知，普通人的发明大多来自于日常生活中的灵感。
答案： A
5．解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章提到各种家居的、常见的发明和其影响，即文章的主体内容。故选项D符合题意。
答案： D
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。对青少年来说，搬家会令他们感到紧张和忧虑，因为这意味着要离开熟悉的环境、特别是熟悉的朋友们。对此，本文给出了一些建议来帮助青少年尽快适应新的环境。
6．解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“You will soon get used to your surroundings and find new friends at your new school.”可知，其中的“You”实际上指的就是学生，即本文的目标读者。
答案： D
7．解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，该段主要是讲述如果你搬到一个新地方，很长时间看不到朋友，不要绝望，可以通过信件、网络等方式与老朋友保持联系。
答案： A
8．解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“This can help you to find your way around the school and to make new friends faster.”可知，“导向计划”是给新学生提供帮助。
答案： C
9．解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段Karen Tuner所说的话可知，搬家对青少年来说尤其困难，因为此时他们在生活中已经建立了深厚的友谊，因此不愿离开朋友，也就是说，青少年更容易依恋他们的朋友。
答案： B
10．解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段最后一句提到“there are things that your parents and the school can do to help you cope with the change.”可推测出，如果短文继续写下去，作者讨论的应该是父母和学校怎样来帮助孩子们。
答案： C
Ⅲ.书面表达
With the sharp rise of the cost of college education，students have a few ways to pay for their college tuition fees.Many students just let their parents pay the tuition.Some students may apply for a bank loan and others will try to find parttime jobs both on campus and out of campus.Apart from these ways，many good students will win a scholarship.In this way they can pay at least part of their tuition fees.
As for me，I will let my parents pay half of my tuition fees because they are not rich enough.Besides my studies，I will take up a parttime job as a tutor teaching some high school students mathematics，physics and English，as I’m very good at these subjects.Of course I will work very hard at my lessons so that I can win a scholarship.I think that’s enough to pay the cost of my college education.