1、1Lesson 4 Christmas即时检测一、根据句意填空1 are features that are added to something in order to make it look smarter. 答案:Decorations2If you something,you make it go from your mouth down into your stomach. 答案:swallow3An is the rectangular(矩形的) paper cover in which you put a letter and you send it to someone th
2、rough the post. 答案:envelope4You use the word “ ” to mean you are not joking and you really mean what you say. 答案:seriously5A is a small,thin,rubber bag which you blow air into so that it becomes larger and rounder or longer. 答案:balloon6A(n) is someone who is no longer a child and is legally(法律上)resp
3、onsible for his/her action. 答案:adult二、选择适当的短语并用其正确形式填空put up put(.)on turn off fall into blow upcarry on stay awake21He his coat hurriedly and ran out of the house. 答案:put;on2A chemical factory in the city yesterday. 答案:blew up3They are several new buildings in that block. 答案:putting up4I managed to
4、 long enough to watch the video. 答案:stay awake5They decided to though the weather was terrible. 答案:carry on6It has become a second nature to him to all the lights before leaving the office. 答案:turn off7The child the river.Fortunately,a young man passing by saved him. 答案:fell into三、语法填空1She placed th
5、e stamp the envelope and mailed the letter. 答案:on 2It happened to be a fine day when I arrived London. 答案:in3According to ancient custom,each family will stay up to count down for the Lunar New Year the eve of the Spring Festival. 答案:on4He signed his name with “Yours sincerely” the bottom of the let
6、ter. 答案:at5The local drama club is putting “Macbeth”. 答案:on6He was lying the sofa watching TV. 答案:on37He fell asleep the middle of the movie. 答案:in8This telephone number must be out of order or not service at this time. 答案:in四、阅读理解It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie
7、Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle.As Christmas drew nearer,her wish for a bicycle seemed to disappear,or so we thought.We bought Baby Sitters Club dolls,and a doll house.Then,much to our surprise,on December 23rd,she said that she “really wanted a bike more than anything else
8、”.It was just too late.With all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last-minute gifts,how could we take the time to select the “right bike” for our little girl?So,here we were Christmas Eve around 9:00 p.m.,with Almie and her six-year-old brother,Dylan,settled(安置) snug(暖和的) in their
9、 beds.Now we could only think of the bicycle and the disappointment of our child.“What if I make a little bicycle out of clay(泥) and write a note that she could trade the clay model in for a real bike?” her dad asked.“This is an expensive item and she is such a big girl;it would be much better for h
10、er to pick it out.” So he spent the next four hours working hard with clay to make a tiny bike.On Christmas morning,we were excited for Almie to open the little heart-shaped package with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note.Finally,she opened it and read the note aloud.“Does this mean
11、that I trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?” Pleased,I said,“Yes.” Almie had tears in her eyes when she replied,“I could never trade in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me.Id rather keep this than get a real bike.” At that moment,we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her
12、 every bicycle on the planet!1Choose the right time order of the following events.a.The girl asked for a new bike.b.The girl opened the little heart-shaped package.c.The parents bought the girl a modern and popular doll.d.The father made a bike with clay for the girl.e.The girl would rather keep the
13、 clay bike than get a real one.A.a,b,c,e,d B.a,c,d,b,eC.a,c,b,d,e D.a,b,d,c,e 4解析:这个故事的大意是:埃尔米(Almie)想要一辆自行车作为圣诞礼物,但她的父母却给她买了布娃娃和玩具房子,当父母得知最终她还是希望得到一辆自行车时,已经为时太晚,没有时间再准备了。于是,父亲连夜工作四个小时,给她做了一辆漂亮的泥制自行车。当埃尔米打开盒子看到父亲给她做的泥制自行车时,决定自己永远珍藏这件特别的礼物。答案:B2Which of the following statements is TRUE according to t
14、he passage?A.The parents wanted the girl to keep the clay bike for ever.B.Tears were in the girls eyes because she didnt like the present at all.C.The girl didnt have much desire for a bike at first.D.The parents paid little attention to the daughters desire for a bike at first.解析:文章第二段中,当埃尔米说她“real
15、ly wanted a bike more than anything else”时,“我们”的反应是非常惊讶的,由此可知一开始“我们”并没太在意埃尔米想得到一辆自行车的愿望。答案:D3Why did Dad make the clay bicycle?A.He wanted his daughter to buy a real one.B.He didnt want to disappoint his daughter.C.He thought his daughter would like it.D.He wanted to give his daughter a surprise.解析:
16、从第二段最后一句话可知父亲接下来所做的事是为了不想让女儿失望。答案:B4What can be inferred from the last sentence?A.The parents were happy and encouraged.B.The parents felt comfortable and relaxed.C.The parents were moved and felt proud of the girl.D.The parents felt sorry for the girl.解析:文章倒数第二段中,埃尔米说“I could never trade in this be
17、autiful bicycle that Daddy made me.Id rather keep this than get a real bike.”,这令她的父母感动,并觉得他们愿竭尽全力为女儿买到世上所有的自行车。答案:C五、七选五阅读理解根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some Ways to Cheer UpFeeling a little blue?Here are ten fast and easy ways to smile.Exercise.When you exercise,your brain gives out a
18、chemical called endorphins(内啡肽).This chemical makes you feel happier.1. Play outside.5Leave your apartment and go outside.Sun and fresh air are good for you.Breathe.If you cant go to the gym,try taking deep breaths.2.Play pop music.Westlife,Backstreet Boys,S.H.Ewho doesnt like a little mindless pop?
19、Listening to upbeat,happy music will make you smile.Singing along wont hurt either.Laughter is the best medicine.3. Children laugh around 400 times a day.Adults only laugh about 20 times a day.What happened?Be a kid for a day:play games,watch funny movies,or read jokes online. 4. Chocolate has speci
20、al natural chemicals that make you happy.Besides,it tastes so good!Draw.Be an artist!Draw,paint,or make something.Even if it is not perfect,being creative relieves stress.Get a dog.Dogs are cute,energetic,and fun.Plus,studies show that people with pets live longer and people with dogs live the longe
21、st!Have a heart-to-heart talk.If something is upsetting you,it is a good idea to talk about it.Call a friend or relative.5. Think positive.Close your eyes and think of a beautiful scene or a time when you are happy and feel good.A.Power of chocolate.B.Everyone likes laughing.C.The youth like chatting online.D.A good chat is a great way to feel better fast.E.Laughing is the best way to improve your mood.F.Breathing deeply will relax your muscles and give you energy.G.That is just another reason why exercise is good for you.答案:15 GFEAD
