1、1Unit 1 Festivals around the world李仕才一、阅读理解。Taylore is a kid who passes by to ride sometimes and help us with chores. Barely 15, shes never short of advice, and one of her favorite pastimes is teasing me about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.Last summer four of us rode down the trail behind o
2、ur woods: my wife Karen, Taylore, Taylores friend Kendall and me. I was riding my 13-year-old, Tawny.We were two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason, I pushed Tawny into a gallop（飞驰）. The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.Taylore brushed past
3、my left leg and, seconds later, Kendall went by on my right. I realized Tawny was covering ground faster than Id ever seen her. She strained every muscle in her body to catch up with the girls. It was like a truck winding over a mountain road without brakes (闸). Part of me felt perfectly in control,
4、 while another part screamed that I wasnt.In half a mile I knew wed be crossing the highway, so I prayed that the girls would be fine. I gave up calculating how long it might take before my horse would be tried enough to want to slow down.I was just about out of answers when I saw the girls slowing
5、in front of me. Their horses were relaxed and comfortable, not even breathing hard. Taylores face glowed. She gave me a high five. Wow, you did well, she said. I knew youd go fast when you were ready.No one in the group had even broken a sweat, except me. I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My
6、heart pounded too, but not from exercise. Karen claims I was showing off for the girls that day, and maybe shes right. But I think I had something to prove. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart. And, like a horse on a warm summer day, Im always ready
7、to kick up my heels.1. How did the race between the girls and the author begin?2A. His horses gallop made the other horses want to catch up.B. He wanted to show off his riding skills for the girls.C. They wanted to know whose horse could run fastest.D. They teased him about being afraid to go too fa
8、st on a horse.2. During the race, _.A. the authors horse outran the girls horses the whole timeB. the author was confident that Tawny was in controlC. the girls were so anxious to win that they sweated a lotD. the authors good performance took Taylore by surprise3. When the race ended, the authors h
9、eart pounded because _.A. he was feeling thrilled and youngB. it was really tough exercise for himC. he was worried that the girls might be in dangerD. he felt quite embarrassed that he had lost the race4. The phrase kick up my heels at the end can be replaced by _.A. devote myself B. enjoy myselfC.
10、 accept my challenge D. take part in running competition【文章大意】文章描述作者和两个女孩骑马比赛，这让作者感到兴奋，也感到虽然自己上了年纪，但是有一颗年轻的心。1. A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段的句子We were two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason,I pushed Tawny into a gallop(飞驰). The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the ra
11、ce was on.可知，作者的马飞驰起来使得其它马想要赶上。故选 A。3. A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的句子I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart pounded too, but not from exercise. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart.可知，比赛结束的时候，作者的心狂跳因为他感觉兴奋而且年轻。故选 A。34. B【解析】词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段的句子like a
12、horse on a warm summer day,可知，作者感觉 自己像温暖夏日的马，总是准备好享受一番。故选 B。二、单句语法填空1The Nobel Prize (award) to those who make great contributions in many fields every year.答案：is awarded2 (remind) not to miss the flight at 15: 20, the manager set out for the airport in a hurry.答案：Reminded3His favorite food is fried
13、 snacks and soft drinks. is no surprise that losing weight is just his dream.答案：It4Great changes (take) place in the school over the past three years, which deeply impresses me.答案：have taken5She speaks English so well that her friends are filled with (admire)答案：admiration6Id tell him to ask my (perm
14、it) before he borrows something next time.答案：permission7Please accept our (apologize) for the inconvenience this matter has given you.答案：apology8Forgive me for (take) up so much of your time and accept my best wishes for your health and happiness.答案：having taken9The letter she looked forward to (com
15、e) at last.答案：came10(2018昆明模拟)It was only after he had read the papers that Mr. Gross realized the task before him was extremely difficult (complete)答案：to complete三、完形填空。Sometime, you are stuck in traffic, anxious about getting a job, or stressed about making a deadline at work. 1 as these situation
16、s are, they are also opportunities to 2 kindness and gratefulness. Responding gently and thankfully will not 3 make these situations go away, but it can help you be happier and 4 . As someone who travels as part of my work, I find that when I practice looking for 5 to be kind and grateful, travel is
17、 a much more 6 experience. 4The mental and physical 7 of kindness and gratitude are impressive. Such simple practices not only make you feel good, 8 they can also help protect your immune system, reduce stress and anxiety, strengthen self-control. That is, simple practice done regularly can 9 both y
18、our physiology and your outlook. It is more likely that you also view the future 10 . However, being kind and grateful is not a(n) 11 for working toward important goals, or dealing with challenge. Practicing kindness and appreciation is a way to 12 the quality of your experience and relationships wh
19、ile you are doing these things. 13 what your brain may tell you, your ability to be kind and grateful is not 14 upon either your circumstances or how you feel. 15 simply, kindness and gratitude are available to you whenever you choose to practice them. During your lifetime many things will happen. Y
20、ou will experience some of them as pleasant and comfortable and others as 16 and unwanted. You do not have control over the circumstances that life 17 , but you do have a choice about how you 18 to them. Reacting to whatever 19 up with kindness and gratitude is a powerful 20 , a choice supported by
21、hundreds of scientific research studies and recommended in every enduring wisdom tradition for thousands of years. What will you choose? 【文章大意】在本文中作者向人们介绍了快乐的秘诀, 即与人为善, 学会感恩。这不仅能让人们获得心情的愉悦, 而且能够减轻压力, 让人们获得身心的健康。1. A. Unhappy B. UnfortunateC. Undesirable D. Incorrect【解析】选 C。从前句内容可知这些情况是人们不想经历的, 是不受欢迎
22、的。undesirable不受欢迎的, 符合语境。2. A. practice B. acknowledge C. change D. distinguish【解析】选 A。根据下文内容可知作者认为人们要寻找机会去表达(practice)自己的善意, 要时时记着感恩, 在下文中多次出现该内容 , 比如第二段中 “when I practice looking 5for. . . ”以及第三段中“Such simple practices. . . ”等, 故选 A。3. A. eventually B. deliberatelyC. instantly D. necessarily【解析】选
23、D。采取和善感激的态度未必使这些情况消失, 但却让你更开心更健康。not necessarily“未必” 。4. A. healthier B. gentler C. kinder D. stronger【解析】选 A。根据下文第三段内容可知与人为善, 学会感恩会提高人们的免疫力, 让人更加健康。5. A. approaches B. chancesC. places D. coincidences【解析】选 B。从语境可以判断作者旅行中寻找帮助别人 传递善良的机会(chances)。6. A. worthy B. enjoyableC. practical D. precious【解析】选
24、B。从上文可知“予人玫瑰, 手留余香”在帮助别人之后自己会感觉开心快乐(enjoyable)。7. A. conditions B. growthC. benefits D. health【解析】选 C。下文内容均讲述的是帮助别人, 学会感恩的好处, 故答案选 C。8. A. so B. whileC. and D. but【解析】选 D。固定搭配: not only. . . but (also)“不但而且”, 此处介绍与人为善给自己带来的身心的变化(change)。9. A. change B. adjust C. reflect D. prove【解析】选 A。上句内容介绍了学会感恩,
25、传递善良给人身体和外貌带来的变化(change)。10. A. accurately B. realistically C. positively D. wisely6【解析】选 C。从上文可知友善、感激地面对周围的人或者发生的事情会给自己带来快乐, 所以看待未来也会积极乐观, 故选 C。11. A. exchange B. replacement C. process D. aspect【解析】选 B。从空后内容可知作者认为善良感恩并不能代替努力工作或者去应对挑战, 故选 B。12. A. impact B. identify C. evaluate D. concern 【解析】选 A。从
26、前句内容以及情理可知表达善良和感恩能够在处理事情以及和别人打交道的时候让气氛更融洽, 关系更友好。impact 对产生影响, 符合语境。13. A. While B. Though C. Despite D. Given【解析】选 C。空后是 what引导的宾语从句, 在四个选项中只有 despite后可以接 what从句, 故选 C。14. A. focused B. called C. looked D. dependent【解析】选 D。根据上下文内容可知善良、感恩的能力既不依靠你周围的环境也不依赖你的感觉, 这只是一种选择, dependent on(upon)依靠。15. A. Sa
27、y B. Put C. Tell D. Express【解析】选 B。固定搭配: put simply“简单地说” 。16. A. uncertain B. ridiculous C. embarrassing D. difficult【解析】选 D。根据 and后面 unwanted可以判断此处指不好的经历, 是人们不想经历的事情, 与前面 pleasant and comfortable构成对比。17. A. presents B. provides C. offers D. supplies【解析】选 A。从语境可知生活中发生的事情不是有意提供给人们的, 生活充满了不确定性, 故是“呈现
28、”(present)在人们面前的。18. A. contribute B. respond 7C. reply D. appeal【解析】选 B。根据情理以及下文 Reacting to可知此处指如何对生活中发生的事情做出回应(respond)。19. A. keeps B. goes C. builds D. turns【解析】选 D。从语境可知此处指应对生活中发生的事情, turn up “出现, 露面”, 故选 D。20. A. attitude B. tool C. choice D. influence【解析】选 C。根据词的复现原则可知此处指用善良和感恩的心去应对生活中发生的事情是
29、人们做出的一种选择, 这种选择有着强大的力量, 故选 C。四、单句改错1Either you or the headmaster are to hand out the prizes to those gifted students at the meeting. 答案：areis2Many people agree that they make progress by singing English songs and that it is a good idea to have a fun with English. 答案：去掉 fun前 a3Janes sister played a t
30、rick to her she put orange juice in her shampoo bottle！ 答案：toon4It is known to us all is that the old scientist, for whom life was hard in the past, still works very hard in his eighties. 答案：去掉第二个 is或 It What5As far as I know, he founded the charity in the memory of his wife. 答案：去掉第二个 the五、单元语法情态动词(
31、)1(2018天津重点学校联考)Anyone who drives through a red light be fined according to the newlymade traffic regulations.答案：shall2(2018湖南长郡中学月考)When they met, they stay up all night, talking about the persons and things in high school.答案：would3(2018河北邯郸联考)From that day on, he play basketball with his friends as soon as he finished his homework.答案：would4Try to be independent, because your parents not do everything for you 8all your life.答案：will5(2016北京卷)I love the weekend, because I (not) get up early on Saturdays and Sundays.答案：neednt
