Ⅰ.单项填空
1. — I'd love to go to the lecture, but I've got too much homework today.
— Well, if you don't attend it, ______.
A. so do I
B. nor do I
C. so don't I
D. nor will I
2. Millie wants to spend her holiday in the countryside ______ there is fresh air and beautiful sights.
A. why
B. that
C. where
D. when
3. According to the report, the number of cars on the road ______ by around 30% in the past five years.
A. has increased
B. was increasing
C. have increased
D. were increasing
4. Why don't you ______ the food to the hungry people? It goes bad easily in such hot weather, you know.
A. give up
B. give off
C. give out
D. give in
5. You'd better stop eating so much sugar from now on, but having a piece of chocolate ______ is not a problem.
A. once in a while
B. sooner or later
C. on the other hand
D. as a matter of fact
6. Though I showed no interest in sports, my parents insisted that I ______ regular physical exercises.
A. take part in
B. will take part in
C. would take part in
D. was to take part in
7. While ______ his dog in the park yesterday afternoon, Bob heard someone shouting for help in the distance.
A. being walking
B. walked
C. walking
D. to walk
8. — Look at the girl and the dog ______ are crossing the street.
— Oh, both the animal and the owner are attractive.
A. that
B. as
C. what
D. which
9. Tim is my best friend, ______ I can share almost everything, like my deepest feeling and thoughts.
A. for whom
B. with whom
C. for him
D. with him
10．— It was really careless of you to have left the door unlocked all night, Jim.
— Oh, my God. ______.
A. So did I
B. So I did
C. So was it
D.
So it was
11. Some animals are much smarter than you might suppose and they can do many amazing
things if trained ______.
A. somehow
B. anyhow
C. properly
D. approximately
12. ______ he hasn't fully recovered yet, it would not be proper to give him such a hard job.
A. Though
B. Unless
C. Now that
D. In case
13. Only when my dear granny passed away last year did I regret not ______ more time with her.
A. having been spending
B. spending
C. to spend
D. to have spent
14. — You ______ to be here much earlier, Bill.
— Sorry, sir. I got caught in a traffic jam on the way.
A. have supposed
B. had supposed
C. are supposed
D. were supposed
15. For me, what ______ most is my family and I'll do all I can to make them live a happy and easy life.
A. counts
B. gains
C. appears
D. charges
Ⅱ.完形填空
A
(原创)I weighed almost 200 pounds at the age of 12. I __1__ the weight due to the pressure and stress of the school. At that time, I was never able to __2__ my classmates. They always laughed at my big size and found fault with me. So I turned to food for comfort. I was not __3__ active, and did not want to do anything. I hated to walk or even get up from the chair. It was a __4__ for me to even move.
I could no longer stand my classmates being so __5__ to me. My parents were also worried about my health. So she signed me up for a gym and got me a personal __6__ trainer.
I enjoy working with the personal trainer. Every time I walk into the gym I push myself to my limits. I enjoy every second of it. I also eat a __7__ diet to stay in shape.
Three years has gone by and I have lost 90 pounds. The weight loss has changed me to a whole new person. I cut my long hair and __8__ my glasses with contacts(隐形眼镜). I look much younger. Now I possess a whole new outlook on life. I take an active part in social activities and get along well with my classmates. Now I become __9__ in figure and cheerful in personality. I am satisfied with the way I look and feel.
Life itself is a precious gift. To fully enjoy life, people should learn to incorporate diet and exercise into their daily __10__. Start now, and make small changes at first. Keeping fit is something that everybody can do no matter how much a person __11__. If I can make it at the age of 12, so can other people, regardless of their __12__.
1. A. gained
B. lost
C. won
D. accessed
2. A. give in to
B. break away from
C. come up with
D. fit in with
3. A. emotionally
B. physically
C. chemically
D. generally
4. A. treat
B. dream
C. struggle
D. wonder
5. A. cruel
B. kind
C. loyal
D. generous
6. A. animal
B. fitness
C. swimming
D. flight
7. A. delicious
B. nutritious
C. special
D. healthy
8. A. loaded
B. replaced
C. charged
D. covered
9. A. happy
B. positive
C. outgoing
D. slim
10. A. habits
B. customs
C. jobs
D. meals
11. A. laughs
B. eats
C. drinks
D. weighs
12. A. race
B. education
C. age
D. height
B
A former Mr. Universe who has just turned 100 said Sunday that happiness and a life without tensions are the key to his longevity.
Manohar Aich overcame many difficulties, including poverty 1.__________ a life in prison, to achieve body building glory. Aich says 2.__________ ability to take his troubles lightly and remain happy during difficult times are the secrets to his long life. 3.__________， a simple diet of milk, fruits and vegetables along 4.__________ rice and fish have kept him healthy. Aich was attracted to building his muscles as a schoolboy. In 1942, he joined the Royal Air Force and it was there 5.__________ he began his pursuit of body building.
Some years later, however, he was thrown into prison when he protested against(抗议) colonial rule. India's independence in 1947 led 6.__________ his release from jail. In 1952, he won the title of Mr. Universe in London. 7.__________ followed were a host of awards, including top positions in the Asian Body Building Championships.
Six decades later, Aich helps his sons run 8.__________ gym and fitness center and spends his days guiding young to reach the heights of body building.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
(原创)Parents who can't help but tell their children they are beautiful may actually be harming their confidence, according to women's minister Jo Swinson.
Ms Swinson says seemingly harmless comments about the hair, looks or clothes of one of their children could send the negative message that looks are the most important thing in life.
The 33yearold woman, who does not have any children, said mothers should also be careful when complaining or boasting_about their looks in front of their children for the same reason.
Instead, Ms Swinson said parents should praise their children's intelligence and other positive qualities to help them succeed in life.
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Ms Swinson said: “I know as an aunt, you fall into the trap of turning to your niece and saying, ‘you look beautiful’ — because of course all children do look beautiful — but if the message they get is that is what is important and that is what gets the most praise, then that's necessarily the most positive message you want them to hear.”
She added that instead praising them for skills like an ability to do a jigsaw(拼图), or positively commenting on their inquisitive (好问的)nature was a healthier way to improve their selfconfidence.
According to a survey, a quarter of all children are unhappy about their appearance, while more than 70 per cent of girls feel that there is too much of a focus on the attractiveness of famous women.
She added: “It's not like saying looks don't matter at all. If you're going for an interview, you will dress smartly and look the part, that is absolutely fine, but it's just the level to which this becomes the ultimate focus of everything.”
She added that when children see their parents complaining about their weight or asking their children's opinion on their appearance it teaches them that appearance is important.
1. What do you know about Jo Swinson?
A. She is single.
B. She is childless.
C. She is attractive.
D. She is overweight.
2. The underlined phrase “boasting about” means ______.
A. arguing excitedly about
B. worrying sadly about
C. talking proudly about
D. dealing carefully with
3. According to Ms Swinson, parents should praise their children for their ______.
A. good thinking ability
B. pretty appearance
C. attractive clothes
D. fashionable hair
4. According to a survey, ______.
A. 80% of girls focus on the attractiveness of famous women
B. 50% of children think they are beautiful
C. 30% of girls hope they can become famous women
D. 25% of children are not satisfied with their appearance
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Good appearance helps children succeed in life.
B. Good appearance prevents children from succeeding in life.
C. Telling children they are beautiful may be harmful.
D. Telling children they are beautiful may be helpful.
Ⅳ.阅读简答
Students Seek Relief as Finals Approach
For college students everywhere, no other period is quite as stressful as the end of the academic semester.
“No matter what university you attend, you will feel the stress of finals week, because you know what you're going through.” says Kaylee Merchak, a MMC(Marymount Manhattan College) junior.
To ease the burden, most colleges will adjust the standard academic calendar to allow students some of the extra time that finals require.
During the finals period, the library also extends its hours past their usual schedule. As of December 9, the library will be open Monday through Thursday until midnight, and it is open until 10：00 p．m. on Fridays. The weekend hours will also be extended from 10：00 a．m. to 6：00 p．m. on Saturdays and 12：00 p．m. to 9：00 p．m. on Sundays.
The expansion of the library's hours is very helpful for students during the end of the semester. “I think it's a good idea that the library extends their hours during finals week，” says Merchak. “I know a lot of students work in the library and that allows them to work longer and increases their likelihood of success.”
Brian Rocco, Director of the Library, also says that students are still able to access the online resources that they have to offer. “Our ‘virtual’ library is open 24/7，” he continues. “With an Internet connection, you can access our extensive ebook and ejournal collection anytime, anywhere.”
Whatever your major, the end of the semester can be a stressful time for everyone.
To survive this busy time, you should not only budget your time wisely, but also stay focused. May the odds be ever in your favor!
1. What period is stressful for the college students? (No more than 3 words)
________________________________________________________________________
2. Why is the library helpful for students at the end of the academic semester? (No more than 13 words)
________________________________________________________________________
3. What has the library provided according to the passage? (No more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________
4. What will students do to survive the stressful time? (No more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________
Unit 3
Ⅰ.1. D 考查特殊结构。“neither /nor ＋助动词＋主语”表示前面所说的否定情况也适用于后者，可译为“也不”。注意：if 条件从句用一般现在时，而主句用将来时。
2. C 考查定语从句。本句含有一个定语从句，从句修饰的先行词the countryside是地点名词，所以要用关系副词where引导定语从句。
3. A 考查时态和主谓一致。“the number of ＋复数名词”作主语，谓语动词用单数；“in the past ＋ 一段时间”作状语，句子常用现在完成时。
4. C 考查短语动词辨析。由语境“天气太热，食物很容易变质”推断，说话者建议对方分发食物给饥饿的人们。give out分发，符合语境，故选C项。give up 放弃； give off 发出(光、热、声音等); give in 屈服，让步。
5. A 考查短语辨析。句意：从现在起你最好不要吃这么多糖，但偶尔吃块巧克力没事的。once in a while偶尔，间或，符合语境，故选A项。sooner or later 迟早； on the other hand 另一方面； as a matter of fact 事实上。
6. A 考查虚拟语气。insist表示“坚持”，后接宾语从句时，从句谓语动词常用“should＋动词原形”表示虚拟语气，其中should可以省略。
7. C 考查非谓语动词，鲍勃昨天下午在公园遛狗时，听到远处有人喊救命。While walking his dog 是“连词＋分词”结构，这里用现在分词表示主动。
8. A 考查定语从句。当先行词既指物又指人时，用that 引导定语从句。
9. B 考查定语从句。两个逗号中间是“介词＋关系代词”引导的定语从句，其中share sth. with sb. 是习惯搭配，故用with whom引导。
10. B 考查句型结构。“so＋助动词＋主语”表示前者说的情况也适用于后者，意为“……也是如此”。而“so＋主语＋助动词”是肯定、证实前者所说的情况，意为“的确如此”。语境中第一个说话人埋怨对方整晚没锁门太粗心，结合答语“哦，天哪”可知，第二个说话人同意对方所述，故选B项。So I did意为“我真的整晚没锁门”。
11. C 考查副词辨析。由语境“有些动物比你想象的要聪明得多”推断，这些动物“如果得到适当的训练的话可以做出许多令人惊奇的事情”。properly 适当地，合适地，符合句意。 somehow 不知怎么地； anyhow 反正，尽管如此； approximately 大约。
12. C 考查连词辨析。语境中，“他身体还没有完全恢复”和“让他干这样艰巨的工作不适宜”之间是因果关系，故用now that引导原因状语从句。
13. B 考查非谓语动词。regret后接v.ing 形式作宾语，意思是“因为做某事而感到懊悔”，符合句意“直到奶奶去年去世后，我才后悔在她生前没有多花时间陪陪她”。
14. D 考查时态和语态。be supposed to do sth.是习惯搭配，意思是“应该做某事”，这里用过去时表示原本应该做某事(而实际上并没有做)。
15. A 考查动词辨析。由语境“我要竭尽所能让家人过上幸福安逸的生活”推断，在说话人看来，家庭是最重要的，count有价值，有重要性，符合语境，故选A项。gain 增加，获利； appear 出现； charge 要价。
.A 1. A gain在此意为“增加”，符合句意。
2. D 从后面一句They always laughed at my big size and found fault with me.可以看出作者当时与她的同学相处并不融洽。fit in with意为“适应，与……处得融洽”，符合句意。give in to 屈服于； break away from 脱离，摆脱； come up with 提出，想出。
3. B 从后面的描述可以看出作者当时不爱好运动。physically在此意为“体力上，体格上，身体上”，符合句意。emotionally 精神上； chemically 化学上； generally 总体上。
4. C 对“我”来说甚至走动一下都要费很大的劲。struggle在此意为“斗争，挣扎，努力”，符合句意。treat 款待，对待； dream 梦想； wonder 奇迹。
5. A cruel在此意为“残忍的，残酷的，无情的”，符合句意。kind 好心的； loyal 忠诚的； generous 慷慨的。
6. B 母亲给作者请了一位健美教练。fitness“健美”之意，符合句意。
7. D healthy意为“健康的”，符合语境。delicious 可口的； nutritious 有营养的； special 特殊的。
8. B replace…with…意为“用……代替”，符合句意。load…with…用……装上；charge…with…指控某人某事；cover…with…用……盖住。
9. D slim在此意为“苗条的”，符合句意。
10. A 人们应该学会把锻炼和健康饮食融入日常习惯中去。
11. D 不管一个人有多重他都可以拥有一副健美的身材。
12. C 前面提到了作者的年龄，故此处选C项。
B 1. and 考查连词。并列宾语应用连词连接。
2. his 考查代词。名词前缺少限定词，根据句意，应用物主代词。
3. Besides 考查逻辑判断。前后存在递进关系。
4. with 考查介词短语。along with意为“与……一起”。
5. that 考查强调句型。此处是一个强调句型。
6. to 考查动词短语。lead to为动词短语，意为“导致”。
7. What 考查主语从句引导词。主语从句缺少一个主语，故用what。
8. a 考查冠词。不定冠词在此处表泛指。
.1. B 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句The 33yearold woman, who does not have any children可知Jo Swinson无儿无女。
2. C 词义猜测题。前面讲到了“妈妈们不要当着孩子的面抱怨自己的长相”， or前后通常存在对比关系。故可判断boasting about是“炫耀”之意。
3. A 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句Instead, Ms Swinson said parents should praise their children's intelligence可知父母应当表扬孩子的聪明。
4. D 细节理解题。根据第七段第一句According to a survey, a quarter of all children are unhappy about their appearance可知根据这项调查四分之一的孩子对自己的长相不满意。
5. C 主旨大意题。根据主题句Parents who can't help but tell their children they are beautiful may actually be harming their confidence可知本文主要讲父母一味夸赞孩子长得漂亮可能在伤害孩子们的自信心，故C项最佳。
.1. The finals week/period.
2. Because it allows students to work longer and increase their likelihood of success.
3. The expansion of the library's hours and the online resources.
4. They will budget their time wisely and stay focused.