1、Unit 1 Reading and Thinking语用训练语用训练I单句语法填空单句语法填空1The cathedral，constructed in 1163，is home to many _ (religion) paintings andsculptures2Thanksgiving Day is a happy festival because the food is gathered for the winter andthe_ (agriculture) work is over3Its important that parents know of any situation
2、 that can be of great_(significant) to their childrens behaviour and school performance4 The club offers its _ (congratulate) to Brown on his appointment as president5I compared the copy with the _ (origin) painting，but there was not muchdifference6All the monsters are said to have a big party on Ha
3、lloweenTo celebrate the festival，kids will dress _ in scary clothes7In todays competitive economy where everyone is trying to do more with less，youve gotto figure _ a way to profit from the very beginning8My experience this summer made me reflect _ how much we used Wi-FiItspossible not to be so depe
4、ndent on it9Its typical _ him to set his aim high but do little，so he is always leavingthings undone10It was the first occasion _ they had both found it possible to reach anagreement完成句子完成句子1The children _and went to attend the ceremony孩子们盛装打扮去参加仪式了。2I thought I would fail the exam，but I passed我原以为考
5、试会不及格，可我毕竟还是及格了。3The sizes of apples_苹果的大小从小到中等不等。4The age of the students_ with an average of 19这些学生的年龄在 17 岁到 21 岁之间，平均年龄为 19 岁。5Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to_达成协议的希望似乎正在消失。6_wanting to see him again，she refused to reply to his letters尽管很想再见到他，但她却不愿给他回信。7Ma Yun _the Internet and succeeded
6、 in the early 21st century马云利用网络在 21 世纪初取得成功。8On this problem，I_ with you关于这个问题，我和你想法不同。9People who take these calls are trained to stay calm，_无论这些电话听起来多么奇怪，接这些电话的人们都被训练得要保持镇静。10The Internet_因特网已经使得学习一门外语变得容易多了。主题阅读主题阅读I. 阅读理解阅读理解AThe Lantern Festival falls on the 15 th of the first month of the lun
7、ar calendar. This day isalways the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival.Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in theTang Dynasty.Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different
8、 shapes and sizesare usually put on trees， or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used byZhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today， when the lanterns slowly rise intothe air，people make wishes. Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddl
9、es are usuallyshort， wise， and sometimes humorous （幽默的） . The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character，a famous persons name，or a place name.The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China，they are called yuanxiao while in southern part theyre named t
10、angyuan. Because making sweetdumplings is like a game or an activity，they are usually done happily by a group of friends orfamily members.In old times，the Lantern Festival was also a good time for young people to find love.Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. And there we
11、re many romanticstories about this festival. A line from Xin Qiji a poet during the Song Dynasty，shows this，“ Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned，and thereshe stood in the dim light. ”In a word，the Lantern Festival has brought us Chinese so much fun and
12、 joy over the years.We hope the young people can carry on these traditions and take pride in Chinese culture.1. In ancient times，sky lanterns were first used for _by Zhuge Kongming.A. making wishesB. celebrating birthdaysC. getting aidD. guessing lantern riddles2. Which of the following is NOT true
13、about sweet dumplings？A. They have different tastes.B. They are named “yuanxiao” all over the country.C. People enjoy the process of making them.D. People usually make them with family and friends.3. The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was _ in oldtimes.A. boringB. humor
14、ousC. romanticD. importantBThe New Year is a time for celebrations for almost everyone around the world. In Britain，people go to pubs and nightclubs to dance the old year away，and to welcome in the new one atmidnight. Everyone wants to kiss someone special （boyfriend，girlfriend or even a completestr
15、anger!） as the bells ring out at midnight.In recent years，street parties have become more popular. Hundreds or even thousands ofpeople gather in squares，main streets or on the river banks to listen to bands playing and to seefabulous fireworks displays.For people who stay at home ， most watch specia
16、l ， live New Year shows on TV andcountdown，along with the presenters，from 10 to 1 as the last seconds of the old year tick awayand the bells of the New Year are rung.In Scotland， on New Years Eve， people visit their neighbours and drink， dance and generallyhave a good time. If youre invited to a Sco
17、ttish home，its important to know what to bring withyou： a lump of coal，some shortbread and some whisky.The coal shows warmth so youre wishing that the people you visit will have enough heat inthe coming year. The shortbread represents food，so youre hoping that the people will haveenough to eat in th
18、e New Year. Some Scots call whisky “the water of life”， so when you hand overyour bottle to your hosts，it means you want them to have enough to drink over the next 12months.Theres one more key task you still have to perform if you can. The first person to knock on aneighbours door is supposed to be
19、a tall， dark， handsome man. If you are， youll bring good luckto the household. But what if thats not you？ Well，dont ring the bell just yet. Wait a while andthe right person will turn up soon!4. What is the best title for this passage？A. Seeing the old year off in Britain.B. Celebrations of a Scottis
20、h New Year.C. Visiting Scottish homes on New Year.D. Sending good luck in the New Year.5. We know from the passage_.A. British people hate to think of the old year and wish to dance it away quicklyB. street concerts have become more popular on New Years EveC. British people let off fireworks in publ
21、ic places to celebrate the New YearD. people stay at home doing nothing but wait for the bell of the New Year to ring6. Why do visitors take some things to a Scottish home on New Years Eve？A. To share good food and warmth.B. To help those poor families.C. To send best wishes to the families.D. To sh
22、ow respect and richness.7. The underlined phrase“ the right person” in the last paragraph refers to_.A. the host of a special TV showB. a tall，dark，handsome manC. a man with coal，shortbread and whiskyD. a neighbor. 阅读填句阅读填句根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余选项。Benefits of ReadingThe benefits of
23、 reading start with the first book a baby hears and continue into childhood andthroughout the childs life. Here are some reasons why reading is important.Reading teaches children about the world around them. 1 They are exposed to ways of life，ideas and beliefs about the world which may be different
24、from those which surround them. Thisbuilds a store of background knowledge，which helps younger children learn to read confidently.2 When we read，our brains translate the descriptions we read of people，places and thingsinto pictures. When we are reading a story，we are also imagining how the character
25、s are feeling.We use our own experiences to imagine how we would feel in the same situation.Children who read do better at school. And they dont just do better at subjects like reading，English and history. 3Reading is a great form of entertainment! A paperback book or an e-reader doesnt take upmuch
26、space so you can take it anywhere and youll never be lonely or bored if you have a book inyour bag. 4Reading relaxes the body and calms the mind. 5The constant movement，flashinglights and noise are quite stressful for our brains. When we read in silence，the black print on awhite page is much less st
27、ressful for our eyes and brains.A. Reading improves concentration.B. Reading develops a childs imagination.C. We seem to have forgotten how to relax and how to be silent.D. Children learn new words and greatly enlarge their vocabulary.E. They do better at all subjects and they do better all the day
28、through school.F.You can read while waiting for a friend or during a flight delay at an airport.G. By reading，children learn about people，places and events outside their own experience.参考答案参考答案语用训练语用训练1religious解析：句意为：这座大教堂建于 1163 年，是许多宗教绘画和雕塑的聚集地。设空处修饰名词短语 paintings and sculptures，应用形容词形式。故填 religi
29、ous。2agricultural解析：句意为：感恩节是一个快乐的节日，因为冬天的食物储备好了，农忙也结束了。设空处修饰名词，应用形容词形式。3significance解析：句意为：重要的是，家长应该知道任何对孩子的行为和在校表现有重大意义的情况。“be of+ n”相当于“be+该名词的形容词形式”，be of significance 意为“有重大意义的”。故填 significance。4congratulations解析：句意为：该俱乐部对布朗被任命为主席表示祝贺。设空处作动词 offers 的宾语，且空前有形容词性物主代词，应用名词形式，congratulation 表示“祝贺”时，
30、常用复数形式。5original解析：句意为：我把复制品和原画作了比较，但两者没有太大的区别。设空处修饰名词painting，应用形容词形式。故填 original。6up解析： 句意为： 据说在万圣节前夕， 所有的“恶魔”都会举行狂欢派对。为庆祝这个节日，孩子们会穿上吓人的衣服。dress up 为固定搭配，意为“装扮”。故填 up。7out解析：句意为：在当今竞争激烈的经济中，每个人都想着利益最大化，你必须从一开始就想出一个受益的方法。figure out 为固定搭配，在此处意为“想出；找到”。故填 out。8on解析：句意为：我今年夏天的经历让我仔细思考了我们对 Wi-Fi 的利用率是多
31、少。我们可以不这么依赖它。reflect on 为固定搭配，意为“仔细思考”。故填 on。9of解析：句意为：他一贯把自己的目标设定得很高，但做得却很少，所以他总是做不成事情。It is typical of sb to do sth 为固定句型，意为“做某事是某人常有的事；某人一贯做某事”。故填 of。10when解析：句意为：这是他们第一次觉得可以达成协议。设空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词occasion，关系词在定语从句中作时间状语，故用关系副词 when。.1. dressed up2. after all3.range from small to medium4.ranges from
32、 17 to 215.be fading away6.In spite of7.took advantage of8.have nothing in common9.no matter how strange the calls sound10.has made it much easier to learn a foreign language主题阅读主题阅读.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了中国的元宵节。1.C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的It is said that sky lanterns were first used by ZhugeKongming to ask for help w
33、hen he was in trouble.可知。ask for help 意思即为 get aid求助。2.B解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的In northern China， they are called yuanxiao while insouthern part theyre named tangyuan.可知，北方叫元宵南方叫汤圆，所以不是全国都叫元宵。3.C解析：细节理解题。此处辛弃疾的诗句是为前面一句 And there were many romanticstories about this festival.提供证据，表明在古代元宵节是浪漫的。【文章大意】 本文主要介绍了英
34、国人庆祝新年的活动方式， 着重介绍了苏格兰人的庆祝方式。4.B解析：主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了英国人庆祝新年的活动方式。故选B。5.C解析：理判断题。根据第二段可知，人们举行街道晚会庆祝新年的活动，除了欣赏乐队演奏外，还可以欣赏烟花。由此可知，人们会在公共场合燃放烟花以示庆祝。6.C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段和第五段可知，到苏格兰人家里的拜访者要带着一些东西，这些东西都代表着拜访者美好的祝愿和祝福。7.B解析： 细节理解题。 根据最后一段的叙述可知， the right person指的是上文提到的The firstperson to knock on a neighbours door i
35、s supposed to be a tall，dark， handsome man.中的 a tall，dark，handsome man。故选B。.【文章大意】本文讲述了阅读的重要性，阅读既可以让人放松身体，安抚心灵，也可以打发无聊的时间。1.G解析：根据前面的“eading teaches children about the world around them.”可知， 通过阅读，孩子们能够了解这个世界，了解人、地点和事件，增加人生经验。故选G。2.B解析：根据“When we are reading a story，we are also imagining how the char
36、acters arefeeling.”可知，阅读可以培养孩子的想象力。故选B。3.E解析：根据“Children who read do better at school. And they dont just do better at subjectslike reading， English and history. ”可知，如果他们在所有科目上都做得更好，那么他们在学校里也会做得更好。故选E。4.F解析：根据“youll never be lonely or bored if you have a book in your bag. ”可知，这里举例说明，在机场等待朋友或航班延误时，如果你阅读书籍，就不会感到孤单和无聊。故选F。5.C解析：根据“ Reading relaxes the body and calms the mind. ”可知，我们似乎忘记了如何放松，如何保持沉默，而阅读可以放松身体，安抚心灵。故选C。
