Unit 9 Wheels
Ⅰ.单项填空
1．She is so________about Korean soap operas that recently she began to study Korean.
A．addicted
B．anxious
C．crazy
D．interested
答案 C [考查形容词的用法。be crazy about...对……狂热。be addicted to...沉溺于……；be anxious about...担心……；be interested in...对……有兴趣。]
2．He has been working hard day and night，which，of course，________his tiredness.
A．answers for
B．accounts for
C．applies for
D．stands out
答案 B [考查动词短语。句意为：他日夜不停地工作是他劳累的原因。answer for “对……负责”；account for “说明……原因”；apply for “申请”；stand out “突出”。根据语意可知B项正确。]
3．It is reported that those who were caught________in the NMET in Jilin Province will be punished.
A．cheating
B．cheated
C．to cheat
D．cheat
答案 A [考查非谓语动词。句意为：据报道，在吉林省高考中那些作弊的人将受到惩罚。catch sb doing sth“碰到某人做某事；抓到某人做某事”。]
4．She's left a very________message on my answerphone.I can't understand what she wanted to say.
A．confused
B．confusion
C．confusing
D．confusedly
答案 C [句意：她在我的电话答录机上留下了一个含糊不清的留言。我不明白她要说什么。confused指人“感到困惑的”，常用来修饰人，说明人的“状态”。confusing指“令人困惑的”，常修饰物，说明物的性质特征。根据句意C项正确。]
5．Due to cultural differences，most artists find it hard to________Chinese crosstalks to westerners.
A．get across
B．get over
C．come across
D．come over
答案 A [get across使理解(某事)；get over克服；come across(偶然)遇见；come over(往对面)穿越，横越。根据题意可知选A。]
．If you have to catch the first bus every day，choose this hotel.It is very________for the station—it’s only a twominute walk.
A．close B．comfortable
C．convenient D．near
答案 C 句意为：如果你每天必须赶最早的公共汽车，就选这家宾馆。从这里去车站很方便——步行只用两分钟。be convenient for sth.对……来说是方便的/容易到达的；close与near不能与for搭配；comfortable舒适的。
7．About 15 percent of the patients were tested as optimists，about 15 percent as pessimists and________as in between.
A．the rest
B．the others
C．the same
D．the other
答案 A [考查代词。the rest意为 “剩余的”，既可以指代可数名词，也可以指代不可数名词。others一般与some连用，表示 “一部分……另一部分”，表示两部分中的一部分。]
8．To our surprise，we got________people to attend the meeting as we expected.
A．as twice
B．twice many
C．twice many as
D．twice as many
答案 D [考查表示倍数的方法。一般说来，表示倍数时as构成下面结构：倍数＋as＋adj.＋n.(pl.)＋as＋其他部分。]
9．Internet shopping will really________when people make sure that it is safe.
A．take off
B．take up
C．set off
D．set up
答案 A [考查动词短语的意义。句意：“当人们确信网上购物是安全的时候，它会真的大受欢迎”。take off意为 “(观念、产品等)突然大受欢迎；(产品的销量)急升”。take up从事；占有；set off动身，出发；set up建立。]
10．—I don't want this kind of cloth.It________too thin.
—How about that kind？It ________well and ________long.
A．is felt；is washed；lasted
B．feels；is washed；lasted
C．feels；washes；lasts
D．is felt；washes；lasts
答案 C [考查特殊动词的语态。句意：——我不想要这种布料，它摸起来太薄了。——那种布料怎么样？它耐洗且持久。第一空，感官类系动词look，sound，smell，taste和feel无被动语态，应该排除A和D项；表示人或事物特征的时候，不及物动词本身或者不及物动词加副词可表被动意义。有这种用法的动词常见的有sell，wash，last，write，wear等。]
11．A way to raise your spirits is to think of a situation______you did something you are proud of.
A．which
B．where
C．what
D．as
答案 B ________you did something you are proud of是定语从句，修饰先行词situation。有些先行词如situation，case，point等虽不表示具体的地点，但表达一种“地步、境地、形势”时，用where来引导定语从句。
12．Look！A group of students are playing the violin there，________their teacher as the conductor.
A．in front of them stand
B．in front of them stands
C．in front of whom standing
D．in front of whom stands
答案 D [考查定语从句。根据句子结构分析，空格后是定语从句，先行词是students，该定语从句是个倒装句，地点状语后面如有表示位置的动词(如lie，live，sit，stand)或转移的动词(如come，go，rise)，用作主语的名词可以放在动词之后形成倒装。从句的主语是their teacher，所以谓语用单数。]
13．It is in that primary school________Mary once studied for six years________she will build a library，________delights all the students and teachers in the school.
A．where；when；that
B．that；that；that
C．that；when；which
D．where；that；which
答案 D [考查强调句和定语从句。根据句子结构分析， “________Mary once studied for six years” 是定语从句，修饰先行词that primary school，引导词作地点状语，所以用where；第二空和前面的部分构成强调句 “It is in that primary school that she will build a library”；“________ delights all the students and teachers in the school” 也是定语从句，先行词是前面整个主句，故引导词用which。]
14．The past 30 years________Jack’s transformation from a poor young man to a millionaire.
A．are witnessed B．have witnessed
C．witness D．have been witnessed
答案 B由The past 30 years可知应用完成时态，且past 30 years与witness是主谓关系，故选have witnessed。
15．________，people who don’t smoke are healthier than people who do.
A．In detail
B．At random
C．With pleasure
D．On average
答案 D 通常情况下，不抽烟的人比抽烟的人更健康，故选On average(通常)。in detail详细地；at random随意地；with pleasure愉快地。
Ⅱ.完形填空
After winning a big game, athletes are often asked how they feel. Usually athletes say how__16__it is to win this big game. On the contrary, the fact is that losing a big game, or in my case, all the games, can be even harder.
From the spectators' point of view, last year's basketball__17__for my high school team was nothing__18__of an embarrassment. And__19__0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of, that season had a bigger impact on me than any other. As a team captain, I knew it probably wouldn't be the__20__year, but did I ever think we would lose every game? Of course not. Since six of our top players had graduated, it was clear that we were a(n)__21__team who would struggle. The struggle began earlier than expected, __22__，as our team's center was suspended(禁赛)for the season, and two key members decided to__23__for some reason. At this point, dropping out probably passed through every player's mind, but in the end, we all stuck it out，__24__to work still harder.
Then there came a time when even our __25__had given up on us. Personally, I felt like it was __26__ worthwhile giving my all. I thought, if even the coach doesn't believe in us, why should I? But just as my hope began to __27__，a teammate called a meeting. He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win, but, as teammates and friends, we__28__it to each other to go all out every game.”
It was that moment that __29__me how to be a leader.It hit me that I certainly didn't __30__the role. As a leader you can never quit __31__the team who looks up to you. It is one __32__to be named captain, feel great and go through the motions, but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full__33__all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards. But in all honesty, I __34__the fact that my team lost every game last year. It may not help me to become a better basketball player, but it already has made me a better leader, and __35__.
【语篇解读】 成功固然很艰难，但失败是不是就意味着失去一切呢？答案是否定的。作为一个高中篮球队的队长，我从去年我们球队一场也未胜的赛季中发现了最珍贵的东西，它让我成为一个更好的队长。
16．A.exciting
B．pleasant
C．tough
D．significant
答案 C [从下文even harder可知，此处表示“在比赛后，运动员经常说赢得一场大的比赛很艰难”，所以用tough。]
17．A.game
B．event
C．league
D．season
答案 D [根据下一句中that season及第二段倒数第二句中the season提示，可知选D项。这里season表示“(球赛的)赛季”。]
18．A.short
B．full
C．lacking
D．sufficient
答案 A [我们球队除了尴尬之外，别无所获。short of在这里表示“除……之外”。full of表示“充满的”，lacking of表示“缺乏”，sufficient表示“足够的”都不符合语意。]
19．A.as
B．while
C．since
D．now that
答案 B [虽然这个比分没有什么可值得骄傲的。while意为“虽然，尽管”，符合题意。]
20．A.most interesting
B．dullest
C．most difficult
D．easiest
答案 D [作为队长，我知道这个赛季将比较困难，但我没有预料到我们竟然输掉了每一场比赛，所以D项符合语意。]
21．A.unique
B．adventurous
C．young
D．untrained
答案 C [根据上文知，我们队中顶尖球员中有6个已经高中毕业了，所以很明显现在我们的球队是一个年轻的(young)球队，一个要努力奋斗的球队。]
22．A.meanwhile
B．though
C．instead
D．somehow
答案 B [然而(though)，当我们球队的中锋整个赛季被禁赛，两个主力队员决定本赛季退赛(quit)时，这种奋斗比我们预期的来得早。此处though意为“然而，可是”，表示转折。meanwhile表示“与此同时”，instead表示“代替，相反”，somehow表示“不知怎么地”，都与语境不符。]
23．A.quit
B．stay
C．resign
D．rest
答案 A [参见22题解析。stay表示“停留，暂住”，resign表示“辞职，离职”，rest表示“休息”，都与语境不符。]
24．A.hoping
B．swearing
C．claiming
D．wishing
答案 B [我们都发誓(swear)要更加努力地训练和比赛。swear表示“发誓，起誓”，符合语意。hope表示“希望”，claim表示“宣称，宣告”，wish表示“希望(做某事)”，都与语境不符。]
25．A.fans
B．classmates
C．sponsor
D．coach
答案 D [从下文中的the coach doesn't believe in us可知，甚至我们的教练(coach)都对我们不抱希望。]
26．A.only too
B．more than
C．not a little
D．no longer
答案 D [根据下文我所想的可知此处表示我感觉到此时全身心地付出也不再(no longer)值得了。根据语意，选D项。only too表示“很，非常”，more than表示“超过，不只是”，not a little表示“许多”，均与语意不符。]
27．A.fade
B．gain
C．destroy
D．grow
答案 A [但当我的希望逐渐消失(fade)的时候，一个队员召集大家开了个会。fade“逐渐消失”符合语意。gain表示“获得，得到”，destroy表示“毁坏，破坏”，grow表示“生长”，都与语意不符合。]
28．A.owe
B．think
C．demand
D．recommend
答案 A [全力以赴每场比赛是我们每个人都应该做的。owe it to sb to do sth是固定用法，表示“认为应该为某人做某事”。]
29．A.reminded
B．told
C．taught
D．guided
答案 C [这里是强调句，语意为“那一刻教会(teach)我如何去做一个球队队长”。]
30．A.act
B．deserve
C．play
D．take
答案 B [我深深地震动了，我确实不配(didn't deserve)当一个球队队长。]
31．A.with
B．alongside
C．on
D．for
答案 C [作为一名队长，你不能辞职离开尊敬你的队伍。on the team是固定表达，表示“在队伍中”。]
32．A.matter
B．aspect
C．issue
D．thing
答案 D [被称为队长是一回事(one thing)，要成为一个真正的队长又是另一回事。]
33．A.potential
B．goal
C．enthusiasm
D．confidence
答案 A [真正的队长要让全体队员一直都能意识到他们所有的潜质。potential表示“潜力，潜质”，符合语意。goal表示“目标，目的”，enthusiasm表示“热情”，confidence表示“自信”，都与语境不符。]
34．A.hate
B．treasure
C．admit
D．recognize
答案 B [我确信整个中学阶段都不输比赛而把奖品带回家很了不起，但我也很珍视(treasure)我们球队去年输掉所有比赛的事实。]
35．A.character
B．captain
C．person
D．figure
答案 C [虽然它可能不会使我成为一个更好的篮球运动员，但它已让我成为了一个更优秀的球队队长，更优秀的人。]
Ⅲ.阅读理解
BEIJING — Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 tablet computers(平板电脑)with cell-phone network compatibility(兼容)for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer — electronics giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion.
According to China’s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for the company to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number“A1396”, is compatible with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the cell-phone network operated by Apple’s local iPhone partner, China Unicom(Hong Kong)Ltd.
China Unicom refused to comment.
Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm IDC surpassed(超过)the U.S. as the world’s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial channels.
Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that the company’s first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in the city’s central shopping and business district in the International Finance Center’s upscale(高档的)IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the city’s waterfront. Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its biggest store in China. She refused to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2.
Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any Apple stores in the world. The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market.
The new stores reflect Apple’s confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computers. Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost(增长)the company’s third-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July. China revenue(收益)surged(激增) six-fold to about ＄3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.
“This has been an important opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that we’re just scratching the surface right now,”Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China. “I see an incredible opportunity for Apple there.”
【语篇解读】
苹果公司只有一步之遥在中国大陆销售其平板电脑，其新功能兼具有移动电话功能。(
36. According to the news, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. WCDMA is not the only 3G standard in the world.
B. Apple Inc sells its products in the market of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.
C. The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions.
D. Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this year’s second quarter．
答案
A
[根据其先在香港发行，后在大陆发行。可知其要满足当地的网络认可。在大陆要符合WCDMA(一种第三代无线通讯技术)的标准，也就是在其他地方也有当地的认定标准。
37. How many full-service Apple stores are there in China?
A. 4.
B. 6.
C. 8.
D. Unknown.
答案
D
由第七段“Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland ....”可知目前在中国大陆有四家商店，而题干问的是在中国。在香港以及其他地方并没有涉及，所以答案为D项。
38. By saying “we’re just scratching the surface right now”, Cook
means ________.
A. they don’t know much about China’s market
B. they will sell more products and gain more profit in China
C. they need to obtain more permission from China’s government
D. they ignored the rural market in China
答案
B[从库克的言语中推出，苹果在中国的市场才刚刚开始，巨大的市场前景在等待他们。