1、第 1页(共 12页) Unit1 Life Choices section B Understanding and Coping with Stress 一、单词拼写 1The weather at the _ (时刻) is not typical for July. 2Dont miss any learning opportunity, whether it is _ (正式的) or _ (非正式的) 3 I reached _ (向前) to touch her hand, but she moved it away. 4I suggested he should _ (使适应)
2、himself to his new conditions. 5I have prepared a short slide _ (报告) to give you a picture of the local market. 二、单句语法填空 1I ran too fast _ (notice) where I was going. 2 Because of air pollution being greatly reduced, this city is still a good place _ (live in) 3 If you find something you love doing
3、outside of the office, youll be less likely _ (bring) your work home. 4The lost child desired nothing but _ (go) home. 5Tom kept silent about the accident so as _ (not lose) his job. 6Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal _ (create) special designs. 第 2页(共 12页) 7_ (make) it easier
4、 to get in touch with us, youd better keep this card at hand. 8I was surprised _ (watch) him eat so quickly. 9Paul did nothing but _ (play) all day long. Now we cannot do anything but _ (wait) for him here. 10To play fair is as important as _ (play) well. 11Dont get _ (excite) about such a little ma
5、tter. 12We are all _ (worry) about this _ (worry) situation. 13Youll find the movie very _ (bore). I nearly fell asleep when I saw it. 14The young lady is very _ (please) with her beautiful dress. 15Youll feel _ (relax) after a holiday on the coast. 三、阅读理解 A After finishing my teaching for a school
6、year,I thought that I should go back to Montreal,Quebec,my hometown for a visit.My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year. Through my stay in Montreal,I met lots of Chinese who are struggling to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada. Some
7、 travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge.When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face 第 3页(共 12页) after they arrived in Canada,they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.But I was impressed by their ability to express their ideas while switching betwe
8、en English and French. Almostallofthosepeoplesaidtheyoftenfelt homesick.They miss their families and friends.Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants,they long for a homecooked meal. I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood dreams of experiencing the life in a developed
9、country.When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations,they hesitated.They said that reality never agrees with fantasies.However,they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didnt regret taking the trip. Not all the Chinese people I met were happy.I once met a young
10、ladywhometwithagentlemanthroughthe Internet.However,to her disappointment,he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal. I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.
11、 Exploring different parts of the world,without any doubt, is an enriching experience.However,one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in 第 4页(共 12页) a foreign country.One should take the time to examine the advantages and the shortcomings of the venture bef
12、ore they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life. 1The writer went to her hometown to Ameet her old friends Bstudy a new language Cgo on with her teaching Dprepare for her retirement life 2The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is AfoodB
13、homesickness ClanguageDincome 3The writer thinks that Aoverseas Chinese are good at communication in Canada Bthe trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to study Coverseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in Canada Dpeople should think carefully before chasing the dreams abroad 4What is
14、the best title for the passage? AImproving Life Skills in Canada BExploring Different Parts of Canada CStruggling for a Better Life in Canada DGoing to CanadaYour Ideal Destination 第 5页(共 12页) B I am a fulltime student at College of the Redwoods.During this period it is hard to find time to do anyth
15、ing other than work.But after much thought I decided to spend my extra time volunteering at the Sequoia Humane Society. After my first day of volunteering,I had a mixture of feelings:I felt guilty because I didnt do anything to help others in the past 25 years;I felt happy because I was helping anim
16、als,and I felt sad because these animals did not have a home with a family. The main reason for people volunteering at animal shelters (收容所) is that it helps the animals.It also helps the workers, because they have so many things to dosuch as feeding and cleaningand they just dont have enough time t
17、o give each animal proper attention and exercise.Volunteers help out by taking dogs on long walks so dogs can get exercised. Walking and playing with the animals helps them become better suited for adoption, increasing the chance that they will find a home and live happily with their owners. As a pe
18、rson who has had pets all my life, I know the joy and happiness that a pet brings to a person,a family,and the world in general.Even on the most stressful day,I know when I get home my dog will be sitting there ready to play with me and take my mind off from whatever is causing the stress I am exper
19、iencing.Volunteering at an animal shelter gives someone 第 6页(共 12页) the opportunity to experience what I have all the timea warm, loving animal that just wants to have fun and make you happy.So make the time to make an animal happy.Start volunteering today! 5Which of the following about the author i
20、s TRUE? AHe is a college student. BHe is a fulltime volunteer. CHe has no pet dogs. DHe owns an animal shelter. 6From the second paragraph,we can know that the authors reaction at the first day of volunteering was a strange mixture of Ajoy and anger Bguilt,joy and sadness Cguilt and joy Dhappiness,s
21、adness and excitement 7Volunteers walk the animals at the shelter to help animals Adraw peoples attention Bgain peoples pity Cget special care Dget enough exercise 8The underlined word “adoption” in Paragraph 4 probably means Awalking and playing with these animals Bfeeding and cleaning these animal
22、s 第 7页(共 12页) Cgiving these animals a home with a family Dtaking these animals out to the public 四、阅读七选五 Starting high school is a great experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school (Grades Six through Eight)or a junior high school(Grades Seven through Nine), there are ma
23、ny things about high school that are different from your old school environment._1_ You will face being in a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class and getting to know new teachers. These new teachers will usually have higher academic (学术的) level than your middle and juniorhigh school
24、 teachers. _2_In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills, On top of all this, peer pressure to drink and smoke often increases in high school._3_ Although there is a lot of pressure, it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is
25、 wrong, talk to a friend, parent or counselor to find a solution._4_ If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends. _5_With time,you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the po
26、int of starting your high school, are you ready? 第 8页(共 12页) AYou will experience many changes. BThey want to help you get into college. CHigh school may seem discouraging at first. DYou can make friends at Senior high school easily. EThey are there to help you get into this great new time in your l
27、ife. FHigh school is difficult for those who are not prepared well at first. GBesides, the pressure could also come from grades, loneliness and so on. 第 9页(共 12页) 一、单词拼写 1moment2.formalinformal3.forward4.adapt 5.presentation 二、单句语法填空 1to notice2.to live in3.to bring4.to go5.not to lose6.to create 7T
28、o make8.to watch9.playwait10.to play 11.excited12.worriedworrying13.boring14.pleased 15.relaxed 三、阅读理解 1.D细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句“My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.”可知本题应选 D 项。 2.C细节理解题。 根据第三段的第二句 “When I spoke with some of them about the major
29、barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada,they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.”可知本题应选 C 项。 3.D推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后两句“However,one should be realistic when.of achieving success or leading a better life.”可知本题应选 D 项。 4.C标题归纳题。根据整篇文章的内容尤其是第二段可知本题 应选 C 项。 5.A细节理解题。根据文章第一句话可知作
30、者是一名大学生。 6.B细节理解题。根据文章第二段“.had a mixture of feelings:I felt guilty .I felt happy .and I felt sad.” 第 10页(共 12页) 可知 B 项正确。 7.D推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Volunteers help out by taking dogs on long walks so dogs can get exercised.”可 知答案。 8.C词 义 猜 测 题 。 根 据 该 词 所 在 句 子 的 后 一 部 分 “.increasing the chance that they w
31、ill find a home and live happily with their owners.”可知,adoption 表示“收养” 。 四、阅读七选五 1A根据上句“Whether you are coming from a middle school (Grades Six through Eight) or a junior high school (Grades Seven through Nine), there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environm
32、ent”无论你是从中学(六 年级到八年级)还是初中(七年级到九年级),有很多关于高中的东西 和你以前的学校环境不同可知,是有很多的变化,结合选项 A,设空 处应该说你会经历许多变化。故选 A。 2B根据下句“In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills”作为回报,他们希望你努力学习,发展你的 技能可知,老师们是帮助学生学习,结合选项 B,设空处应该是说, 他们想帮助你进入大学。故选 B。 3G根据上句中的“peer pressure to drink and smoke often increases in hi
33、gh school”同伴压力导致在高中喝酒和抽烟经常会 增加以及下句“Although there is a lot of pressure”虽然有很 多的压力可知,设空处说的是压力,结合选项 G,显然分析压力的来 源,也可能来自成绩的压力,孤独等等。故选 G。 第 11页(共 12页) 4 E根据下句 “If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely, try to join a school club or group to make new friends”如果你没有
34、成功的学业,找 人帮你,如果你感到孤独,试着加入学校俱乐部或团体,结交新的朋 友可知,得到帮助,结合选项,应说他们就在身边帮助你进入你生活 中这个伟大的新时代。故选 E。 5C根据下句“With time, you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the point of starting your high school, are you ready?”随着时间的推移,你会对你所经历 的一切心存感激,高中即将开始之际,你准备好了吗?可知,设空处 提到高中生活似乎一开始令人沮丧。故选 C。 第 12页(共 12页) s