人教版新课标必修4 Unit 3 A taste of English humour
Part one: Multiple choice
1.When I was in hospital，my mother made a promise that she would take me to Qingdao________I was well enough to travel，which________my recovery.
A．direct；contributed to B．directly；contributed to
C．directly；attributed to D．direct；attributed to
2. .In order not to let the others hear what he said，he________the news to me.
A．shouted
B．told
C．whispered
D．said
3. Scientists are convinced________the positive effect of laughter________physical and mental health.
A．of；atB．by；in
C．of；onD．on；at
4.We shouldn’t complain about being poor，because many families are much_______after the big earthquake.
A．better off
B．badly off
C．well off
D．worse off
5.Sam________some knowledge of the computer just by watching others working on it.
A．brought up
B．looked up
C．picked up
D．set up
6．—How could you________my sister so easily in the crowd?
—Because she stood out in her bright red dress.
A．pick up B．pick out
C．take up D．take out
7. he news shocked the public，________to great concern about students’ safety at school.
A．having led
B．led
C．leading
D．to lead
8.By the time he realizes he________into a trap，it’ll be too late for him to do anything about it.
A．walks
B．walked
C．has walkedD．had walked
9.What’s the________of having a public open space where you can’t eat，drink or even simply hang out for a while?
A．senseB．matter
C．case
D．opinion
10.I am sure David will be able to find the library—he has a pretty good________of direction.
A．idea
B．feeling
C．experienceD．sense
11.No matter how I tried to read it，I just couldn’t make______of this sentence.
A．meaning
B．thought
C．sense
D．idea
12.My aunt always loses her way when she is out by herself，because she has no________of direction.
A．senseB．feeling
C．touchD．scene
13. The driver braked hard to avoid________a child coming in his way.
A．hit
B．to hit
C．hitting
D．to have hit
14. It looks like my cousin，but I don’t remember him________a pair of glasses.
A．to wear
B．wore
C．wear
D．wearing
15.Listen！Do you hear someone________for help?
A．calling B．call
C．to call D．called
16.The plan to be carried out next month needs________among the members of the labor union before________.A．to discuss；carrying out
B．to be discussed；carried out
C．discussing；being carried out
D．discussed；to be carried out
17.At the airport，a man dressed in a black suit was caught________on the clean floor.
A．spit B．spitting
C．spat D．to spit
18. Mum ________ to us，“Be quiet！Your little sister’s sleeping.”A．whispered
B．shouted
C．explained
D．replied
19. Scientists are convinced ________ the positive effect of laughter ________ physical and mental health.
A．of；at
B．by；in
C．of；on
D．on；at
20. —How are the things in your village?
—Modern farming methods have been brought in and the villagers are________now than before.
A．well offB．better off
C．badly off
D．worse off
21. It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly ________ my friend
A．turn outB．bring out
C．call out
D．pick out
22. The news shocked the public，__________to great concern about students’ safety at school.
A．having led
B．led
C．leading
D．to lead
23. Oil prices have risen________32 percent since last year，________a record $84.65 a barrel on Nov.9.
A．by；reached
B．by；reaching
C．by；to reach
D．to；reaching
24. The financial crisis that originated(源于)on Wall Street swept the world，thus________large numbers of workers jobless.
A．leaving
B．to leave
C．left
D．have left
25.It rained heavily in the south ,_______serious flooding in several province .
A.caused B.having caused C.causing D.to cause
Part two:完型填空
When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my 26 , Aaron invited me to go along. I 27 accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was 28 about him. My husband 29 me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated.
Finally, it 30 me. Aaron was sixteen years old. How many 31 would I have to do something fun with him 32 he went away to college? And how many youth actually 33 their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearly for teens? The 34 was made. I would not miss this opportunity.
At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the 35 , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how 36 I was to feel the floor vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were 37 at my enthusiasm.
By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed. 38 did my son's teenage years. 39 he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially 40 for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again that I didn't 41 an opportunity to spend time with my son.
Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very 42 . Some days he calls just to 43 and tell me about his day. I drop everything and 44 the moment, knowing these times too shall 45 .
26. A. amazement B. agreement C. argument D. disappointment
27. A. hardly B. suddenly C. readily D. rapidly
28. A. crazy B. merciful C. patient D. concerned
29. A. prevented B. encouraged C. stopped D. refused
30. A. determined B. hit C. controlled D. annoyed
31. A. opportunities B. years C. festivals D. moments
32. A. after B. since C. when D. before
33. A. invited B. advised C. allowed D. promised
34. A. invitation B. design C. demand D. decision
35. A. silly B. pleasant C. loud D. sweet
36. A. excited B. nervous C. curious D. surprised
37. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. amused D. disappointed
38. A. Such B. Neither C. So D. Either
39. A. In no time B. In time C. At a time D. At the time
40. A. tired B. worried C. upset D. lonely
41. A. have B. miss C. obtain D. grasp
42. A. close B. open C. young D. positive
43. A. talk B. speak C. chat D. communicate
44. A. wait B. spend C. listen D. enjoy
45. A. pass B. gain C. lose D. keep
Part three :阅读理解
A篇
An ape has a larger brain than any animal except man, though it is much smaller than a man’s brain. Apes all belong to the hot countries of the world—tropical Africa and South—east Asia.
The gorilla is the largest of the apes. He is as tall as six feet when standing upright. Many people think that gorillas are very fierce. They are often described as standing upright like a man, beating their fists and roaring. In their home, in the forests of Central Africa, however, they are not at all like this, They are peaceful animals and never use their great strength unless attacked. Even then, they retreat if they can.
Gorillas have black faces and long, black, hairy coats. They feed during the day on plants and fruit. At night the old male often sleeps on the ground at the foot of a tree, while the others each make a sleeping platform in the tree bending the leafy branches. Besides this, gorillas climb trees very seldom.
46. Apes live in ___________ .
A. different parts of the world B. the cold countries
C. South America and Africa D. the countries of Africa and south—east Asia
47. An ape’s brain is __________ .
A. as large as a man’s brain B. a lot smaller than a man’s brain
C. larger than that of any other animal including man D. a lot larger than a man’s brain
48. A gorilla is about six feet tall when he __________ .
A. stands on his legs B. stand on his arms
C. roars D. uses his great strength
49. All gorillas live on ____________ .
A. vegetables B. leaves and grass C. plants and fruit D. rice
50. During the night gorilla usually sleep in trees except __________ .
A. the old female gorilla B. the old male gorilla
C. the young gorillas up to six years old D. the baby gorillas
B篇
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught in school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.
In 1849, after graduation from medical school. she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.
Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital , she also set up the first medical school for women.
51. Why couldn’t Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?
A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical school
B. She decided to further her education in Paris
C. A serious eye problem stopped her
D. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States
52. What main obstacle(障碍) almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming for a doctor?
A. She was a woman.
B. She wrote too many letters.
C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school.
D. She couldn’t set up her hospital.
53. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital?
A. Eight years B. Ten years C. Nineteen years D. Thirty-six years
54. According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blacekwell,except that she ______.
A. became the first woman physician
B. was the first woman doctor
C. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children
D. set up the first medical school for women
55. Eilzabeth Blackwell spent most of her lift in _______.
A. England B. Paris C. the United States D. New York City
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