1、Unit6 Section C Developing ideas一、完成句子1It took the firefighters four hours to_ (使火势处于控制之下)2His teaching style _ (与类似) that of most other teachers.3It is difficult to _ (摆脱) deeprooted habits.4The electronic machines allow you to pay _ (按一下按钮)5The committee _ (由组成) six members, four of whom are femal
2、e.6New roads are being built to _ (应付) the increased volume of traffic.7A nuclear weapon may _ (彻底摧毁) the whole country.8The country was urgently calling for peace while _ (与此同时) secretly doing nuclear tests.二、阅读理解At the age of eight, Glenn Cunningham was severely injured in a fire.He had major burn
3、s over the lower half of his body and was taken to a nearby county hospital.From his bed, the semiconscious (半昏迷的) little boy heard the doctor talking to his mother.The doctor told his mother that her son would surely die which was for the best, really for the terrible fire had destroyed the lower h
4、alf of his body.But somehow, to the amazement of the physician, he did survive.The mother was told that her son was bound to spend a lifetime in a wheelchair.But this brave little boy was determined that he would walk and even run.But unfortunately, from the waist down, Glenn had no motor ability.Hi
5、s thin, scarred legs just hung there, all but lifeless.Yet his courage that he would walk was as strong as ever.One sunny day his mother wheeled him out into the yard to get some fresh air.This day, instead of sitting there, he threw himself from the chair.Glenn worked his way to the fence, dragging
6、 his legs behind him.Then, step by step, he began dragging himself along the fence, determined that he would walk.He started to do this every day until eventually Glenn did develop the ability first to stand up, then to walk with help, then to walk by himself and then amazingly to run.Glenn began to
7、 run to school.He ran everywhere as fast as he could.Later in college, Glenn joined the track team where he received the nickname (绰号) the “Kansas Flyer”1938 witnessed this young mans another amazing achievement.This young man, who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could
8、never hope to run, ran the mile in 4 minutes and 4.4 seconds, the worlds fastest indoor mile! His persistence paid off.1What did the doctor think of Glenns injury?AIt would take a long time for him to fully recover.BIt would cost lots of money to cure him.CHe would be semiconscious.DHe had little ch
9、ance of surviving.2Why did Glenn receive the nickname the “Kansas Flyer”?ABecause he looked like the“Kansas Flyer”BBecause he once acted as the“Kansas Flyer”CBecause he could run very fast.DBecause he joined the track team.3What achievement did Glenn make in 1938?AHe survived.BHe developed the abili
10、ty to walk.CHe began to run to school.DHe set a world record.4What is the best title for the passage?AThe Power of DeterminationBThe Dream for ChampionshipCThe Key to High PerformanceDThe Mistake of a Doctor三、读后续写阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。“If mum finds out that Im going to the beach, Ill
11、be in big trouble.” I muttered (咕哝) to myself softly.I walked slowly and silently down the stairs and tried to walk casually into the kitchen.As I was walking towards the back door, mum asked without looking up from her “dishwashing”, “Where are you going?” I answered back without hesitation, “Im go
12、ing to the garden to play.” After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sign of relief.My plan had worked out fine so far.I scaled (攀登) the fence and jumped onto the muddy field next to my house and started running towards the bus stop at top speed.After half an hour, I was at the beach scanning th
13、e crowd for my friends, Jimmy and Bobby.After a while, I spotted them near a coconut tree.I ran towards them and got into my swimming trunk.For about an hour, we played volleyball happily.Suddenly, Bobby hit the ball too hard and the ball fell into the sea.Just as Bobby was going to pick up the ball
14、, the tide came in and carried the ball further and further away from the shore.I wanted to show off my swimming skills so I decided to get the ball for them.I dived into the water and started swimming at a steady pace.After swimming for about ten minutes, I became tired but when I saw that the ball
15、 was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed.However, just as I was going to catch the ball, a very strong current (急流) swept the ball further away from me.At that moment, a string of weed tangled (缠结) up with my feet and I could not swim properly.I struggled to float but it w
16、as no use.“If I had listened to mum and dad, this would never have happened,” I thought silently.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2请按如下格式作答。Finally, after struggling for a minute or two, I had no more energy and got pulled underwater. When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed. 一、完成句子1.bring the fire und
17、er control2.is similar to3.get rid of4.at the push of a button5.consists of6.cope with7.wipe out8.in the meantime二、阅读理解1.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的The doctor told his mother that her son would surely die 可知,医生认为Glenn的伤势很严重,几乎没有存活的概率。故选D项。2.C推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的He ran everywhere as fast as he could.以及最后一段中提到他1938年获得的
18、成就可推知,Glenn跑得很快,这也可能是他获得“Kansas Flyer”这个绰号的原因。故选C项。3.D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的This young man .ran the mile in 4 minutes and 4.4 seconds, the worlds fastest indoor mile!可知,1938年,Glenn创立了世界纪录。故选D项。4.A标题归纳题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,本文主要强调他的坚持获得了成功。A项(决心的力量)与这一中心思想呼应。故选A项。三、读后续写Finally, after struggling for a minute or two,
19、I had no more energy and got pulled underwater.I held on to the weed but it broke suddenly.I swam back to the surface to take a breath.Then I saw two young men in small boats, racing against each other.I was exhausted but I shouted for help.“Help!” “Help!” But they ignored me and raced on.“Am I dyin
20、g?” I was terribly scared.Fortunately, a lifeguard spotted me and reached out to me before I lost my consciousness.When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed.It was not until a doctor came into the room that I realized that I was in a hospital.After a few minutes, my parents hurried in anxiously.They held my hands and kissed me on the face.“Im sorry,” I murmured.They comforted me “Thank goddess, youre OK! But do remember safety comes first!” With tears in my eyes, I nodded.I will never forget the terrifying experience and neither will I show off again.第8页(共8页)