1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 4 Making the news (时间: 45 分钟 满分: 100 分 ) . 单句语法填空 1 It is demanded that the books (should)_be_returned (return) to the school library within two weeks. 2 Our software, unless updated (update) on a regular basis, may not serve us well in our work. 3 Being_informed (inform) timely w
2、ill help you prepare interesting questions beforehand. 4 A man helping an old lady who fell on the floor to get up on a bus ended up being accused of causing her injury. 5 He is a gifted (gift) musician and promises to be a famous musician. 6 To_acquire (acquire) a good knowledge of Engligh, he gave
3、 up his job and went to study in an English school. 7 Many journalists (journal) as well as photographers have been invited to their opening ceremony. 8 Betty is a promising young poet.So far over ten of her poems have_been_published (publish) in magazines. 9 The diligent man is to_achieve (achieve)
4、 his goal, because he spares no effort to do the best for every detail. 10 I have an appointment (appoint) with the manager of that company in the evening. . 单句改错 1 He is in a dangerous situation where he doesnt know how to deal with.wherethat/which 或去掉 where 2 Youll be faced with two choices whethe
5、r to be fired or not, depend on your performance in the work.dependdepending 3 Youd better put on a thick sweater in case of it snows.去掉 of 4 My parents dont approve me making friends with him.approve 后加 of 5 It is demanded that a doctor must be sent for.mustshould 或去掉 must 6 He didnt notice his mot
6、her enter his room with his attention concentrating on the computer games.concentrationconcentrated . 阅读理解 【 精品教育资源文库 】 If Frida Kahlo(1907 1954)is today one of the bestknown and most popular figures of 20thcentury Mexican art, it is undoubtedly because of her personality and the originality of a b
7、ody of works.Her work is, above all, the expression of a life a tragic and stormy life, one that challenged all conventions. The mere mention of her name excites enthusiasm and admiration, but her work is rarely exhibited, and has not been shown in France for fifteen years.The selection to go on sho
8、w at the Muse de lOrangerie includes major works by the artist, with masterpieces from the Museo Dolores Olmedo. The life and work of Frida Kahlo cannot be separated from those of her companion Diego Rivera(1886 1957) Together they became figures of legend(传奇 ), and both have a place in the pantheon
9、 of 20thcentury Mexican artists.Famous for his large wall paintings, Riveras easel paintings, drawings and prints, which form a large part of his artistic production, are less wellknown to the public in Europe.The exhibition aims to trace his artistic career from the early Cubist images, revealing h
10、is links with the Paris artists whose works are a key element in the Orangerie collections, to the paintings that established him as the founder of the 20thcentury school of Mexican art.His travels throughout Europe influenced his vision and his skills without ever distancing him from his roots, thu
11、s confirming his place in history as the founder of the nationalist school. The exhibition devoted to the legendary couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo presents their works together, as if to confirm the impossibility of their divorce that was in fact finalised but reconsidered after just one year a
12、part.It also gives us a better view of their respective artistic worlds, so different and yet so complementary(互补的 ), through the deeprooted attachment they shared to their country. 语篇解读 本文为说明文,介绍了墨西哥一对夫妻艺术家的传奇人生和旷世作品。 1 Which of the following best describes Frida Kahlos work? A Worldfamous but unus
13、ual. B Practical and popular. C Creative and realistic. D Authentic but ordinary. C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “personality and the originality” 可知, Frida Kahlo 的作品很有创造性;再根据第一段中的 “the expression of a life a tragic and 【 精品教育资源文库 】 stormy life, one that challenged all conventions” 可知,其作品是生活的真实写照。 2 What does the
14、 underlined word “pantheon” in the third paragraph refer to? A Character. B Community. C School. D Society. C 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的 “both have a place in the pantheon of 20thcentury Mexican artists” 以及 “thus confirming his place in history as the founder of the nationalist school” 可知, pantheon 的意思接近 school,
15、表示 “ 流派 ” 。 3 What can we infer about Rivera from the passage? A Rivera broke up with Kahlo finally. B Riveras works are popular in Europe. C Riveras works are the focus of the exhibition. D Rivera had his works rooted in his motherland. D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的 “His travels throughout Europe influenced his
16、vision and his skills without ever distancing him from his roots” 可知, Rivera的欧洲之旅影响了他的视野和技艺,但并未让他疏远自己的根。再根据最后一段中的 “It also gives us a better view of their respective artistic worlds, so different and yet so complementary(互补的 ), through the deeprooted attachment they shared to their country” 可知, Rive
17、ra 将自己对祖国的根深蒂固的依恋反映在了作品里。 4 Why does the author write the passage? A To praise the celebrities. B To introduce two famous artists. C To make an announcement. D To encourage people to learn art. B 写作目的题。根据最后一段中的 “The exhibition devoted to the legendary couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo presents the
18、ir works together” 以及 “It also gives us a better view of their respective artistic worlds” 可知这次画展 的目的,同时也暗示作者写这篇文章的用意就是介绍两位艺术家的作品及传奇人生。 . 任务型阅读 There is no such thing as a “bad memory” , and everyone can improve their memory,as long as you are not suffering from memory loss as a medical condition._1
19、_ Stop thinking that you have a “bad memory” Convince yourself that you do have a good memory that will improve.Too many people get stuck here and convince themselves their memory is bad, that they are just not good with names and that numbers 【 精品教育资源文库 】 just slip out of their minds for some reas
20、on._2_ Use association to remember facts._3_For example, if you have a hard time remembering that JFK was the president involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion, just picture the handsome president swimming in an ocean surrounded by happy, oinking(哼哼的 )pigs. Involve multiple senses.You can stimulate(刺激
21、)more parts of your brain by using as many senses as possible when memorizing information._4_For example, the process of writing information by hand stimulates your brain and makes it easier to remember the information later. _5_By developing new mental skills especially complex ones such as learnin
22、g a new language or learning to play a new musical instrument and challenging your brain with puzzles and games, you can keep your brain active and improve its physiological function. A Exercise your brain as often as possible. B Give yourself some time to form a memory. C Erase those thoughts and p
23、romise to improve your memory. D If you want to improve your memory, there are a number of things you can do. E You can create an image in your mind to help you remember a word or an image. F This concrete image in your mind will help you link the president with this event. G When a larger part of your brain is active, your ability to arouse your memory will increase. 语篇解读 本文介绍了提高记忆力的几种方法。 1 D 由上下文可知,此处需填一个承上启下的句子,故 D 项 “ 如果你想要提高记忆力,你有许多事情可以做 ” 符合语境。 2 C 由段落主旨句 “Stop thinking that you have a bad memory ” 及空前的内容可知, C 项 “ 抹去那些想法,发誓要提高自己的记
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