1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 3 Back to the past 一、阅读理解。 Captain John Bunch loves to go fishing. In fact, Bunch loves fishing so much that he became a professional fishing guide decades ago and has remained one ever since. There is something, however, that Bunch loves even more. That is his country and the men
2、 and women who join the army to protect it. Ever since Bunch met a young soldier in 2005, who wanted to go on a fishing trip before he left the army, the Florida native has offered over 1 200 fishing trips to veterans(退伍军人 ), with all expenses paid. And Bunchs efforts to give back to those who have
3、served their nation go even much further. Inspired by that fishing trip 11 years ago, he founded Operation Open Arms, which has since helped nearly 3 400 US troops and given out more than $12 million in direct benefits with his charity. Operation Open Arms also provides free weddings, vacations, and
4、 more leisurely activities to veterans, and can rely on a network of over 300 businesses and individual partners to get former soldiers anything they might need upon returning home from army. The former marines heartwarming generosity is a result of his own experiences in the military and the pride
5、he has for his country. “I do this because I love my country and I do this because America is the greatest country in the world,“ he told NBCs Today Show. Bunchs unwavering commitment goes so far that he once turned down an invitation from then-President George W. Bush, because he had already schedu
6、led a fishing trip with one of his veterans. Even the military has recognized Bunchs work of love, and earlier this year honored him and his organization with the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Armys most prestigious civilian award. 1.What caused John Bunch to offer free fishing trips to
7、 veterans? A.A young soldiers desire to go on a fishing trip. B. Working as a professional fishing guide. C. Having served in the army. D. Growing up in Florida. 2.What is Paragraph Two mainly about? 【 精品教育资源文库 】 A. The achievements Operation Open Arms has made. B. How Operation Open Arms was found
8、ed. C. Activities Captain John Bunch has joined. D. The missions of Operation Open Arms. 3.Which can best describe John Bunchs personality? A. Ambitious and talented. B. Responsible and patient. C. Honest and determined. D. Warm-hearted and generous. 4.John Bunch didnt accept George W. Bushs invitat
9、ion because_. A. he thought little of him B. he didnt want to see him C. he had to take care of business D. he wanted to stay with veterans 【文章大意】钓鱼向导 John Bunch 不仅自己喜欢钓鱼，而且还为美国退 伍军人安排很多次免费的钓鱼之旅，并为他们提供一些其他的福利。 1.A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “Ever since Bunch met a young soldier in 2005, who wanted to go on a
10、 fishing trip before he left the army, the Florida native has offered over 1 200 fishing trips to veterans(退伍军人 ), with all expenses paid“可知 ,2005 年 ,Captain John Bunch 遇上一个年轻的士兵，士兵说他希望退役前能来一次钓鱼之旅。此后， Captain John Bunch 为退伍军人安排了 1 200 多次免费的钓鱼之旅。故此题选 A。 3.D 【解析】推理判断题。从短文中 John Bunch 为退伍军人安排免费的钓鱼之旅 ,和
11、 “provides free weddings.“等可知， John Bunch 不仅友好，具有强烈的助人为乐精神 ,而且还成立慈善机构慷慨大方地帮助退伍军人。故选 D。 4.D 【解析】细节理解题。根据 最后一段中的 “he once turned down an invitation from then-President George W. Bush, because he had already scheduled a fishing trip with one of his veterans“可知， John Bunch 曾经拒绝布什总统的邀请是因为他事先计划要和退伍军人一起去钓鱼
12、。 【 精品教育资源文库 】 二、单项填空 1.The precious manuscripts were hopelessly _ by long exposure in the cold, damp cellar. A. damaged B. destroyed C. harmed D. ruined 【答案】 D 2.People _ that decisions to approve or deny a permit are often arbitrary rather than based on fixed criteria. A. whisper B. signal C. spo
13、nsor D. complain 【答案】 D 【解析】 whisper 低声说，私语； signal 发信号， (用手势 )示意； sponsor 赞助，倡议，组织，主办 ； complain 抱怨。 句意：人们抱怨，决定批准或拒绝 发放 许可证往往是任意的而不是基于既定的标准。 3.Across China, ordinary people are becoming more and more _ of the issue of environmental protection. A. dependent B. ignorant C. alike D. aware 【答案】 D 【解析】句
14、意：在中国，普通百姓正逐渐意识到环境保护问题。 dependent 依靠的； ignorant无知的； alike 相似的； aware 意识到的； be aware of 意识到。 4.When you are old enough to _ things, you should decide your path in life. A. judge B. choose C. study D. research 【答案】 A 【解析】 句意：当你年龄大到足以判断事情时，你应该决定自己的人生道路。 judge 判断，符合句意。 5.The building was named Ford Hall
15、 _ a man named James Ford. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 A. in need of B. in memory of C. in charge of D. in search of 【答案】 B 【解析】 in memory of 为了纪念?。句意： 为了纪念一个叫做 詹姆斯 福特的人 ， 这栋楼房 取 名叫 做 福特大厅。 6.The earthquake was so terrible that in only 15 seconds a large city lay _. A. in tears B. in terror C. in ruins D. in ange
16、r 【答案】 C 7.Theres been a record number of _ about the standard of service on Britains railways A. contributions B. distinctions C. pressures D. complaints 【答案】 D 【解析】 complaints 投诉 ， 抱怨。句意 ： 有关英国铁路服务水平的投诉空前的多。 8.It is important for people to have the _ that care and sympathy for people with AIDS/HIV
17、 makes a difference to the quality of their lives. A. remark B. awareness C. assumption D. compromise 【答案】 B 9._ what he said, he must have been to the south of the country. A. Judge by B. Judging from C. Judged with D. Judging on 【答案】 B 【解析】 Judging from“从 ? ?判 断”为固定结构在句中作独立成分。句意：从他所说的话判断他一定去过这个国家的
18、南部。 10.Her fluent English left a great impression on the judges, most of whom voted _ her, and she became the winner in the end. A. in search of B. in favor of C. in memory of 【 精品教育资源文库 】 D. in danger of 【答 案】 B 【解析】 in search of 寻找； in favor of 赞成，支持； in memory of 对 ? 的纪念； in danger of 处于 ? 危险之中。
19、句意：她流利的英语给评委留下了很深的印象，大多数评委给她投了赞成票。最后她获胜了。 11.She likes dancing with many people on the playground; _. A. so her mother does B. so her mother is C. so does her mother D. so is her mother 【答案】 C 【解析】句意：她喜欢在操场上和很多人一起跳舞她妈妈也这样。 “so 系动词 /助动词 /情态动词主语 ” 表示前面的肯定情况也适应于另一主语，故选 C。 12.And when he got fired at th
20、e age of 30 _ to be one of the best things that ever happened to him because a few months later he met his wife. A. it was turned out B. there seemed C. it turned out D. as it seemed 【答案】 C 【解析】 it turned out to be.句型。 句意：然而就在他 30 岁的时候他被这个公司抄了，而这件事成了他生命中发生的最好的事情之一，因为几个月之后他遇到了自己的妻子。 13.The flu is bel
21、ieved by some scientists _ by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside the human nose and throat. A. causing B. being caused C. to have caused D. to be caused 【答案】 D 【解析】 本句是对 believe 可以接不定式作宾语补足语的变式考查。 cause 和本句主语 the flu 是逻辑上的被动关系，所以要用不定式的被动语态，即答案为 to be caused，作主语补足语。句意：有些科学家相信 流感是由在人类喉腔细胞内繁殖的病毒起的 。 14.Professor James will give us a lecture on the Western culture, but when and where _ yet. A. hasnt been decided B. havent decided C. isnt being decidedD. arent decided 【答案 】 A 【 精品教育资源文库 】 15.The young _ eaten up almost everything; one and a half bananas _ left on the table. A. is;
