1、【 精品教育资源 文库 】 Unit 4 Wildlife Protection *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 m
2、en 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 hav
3、e 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, a
4、nd 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 prid
5、e 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 sche
6、duled 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
7、to 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 fo
8、unded. 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 invi
9、tation 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 o
10、n 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“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
11、 ,和 “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
12、去钓鱼。 【 精品教育资源 文库 】 *单句语法填空 1 (2017 江苏高考 )He hurried home, never once looking back to see if he _ (follow) 答案: was being followed 这里 if 引导的宾语从句用过去进行时表示过去某一时刻(hurried home)正在进行的动作。又因 he 与 follow 之间是被动关系,故用被动语态。 2 Not _(employ) by a wellknown company doesnt necessarily mean that you have no bright fut
13、ure. 答案: being employed 此处在陈述一个一般性的事实,且 you 和 employ 之间为被动关系,故用动名词的被动式作主语。 3 His house stands on a hill and can be seen from a _ (distant) of two miles. 答案: distance 由空前的 a 可知,此处应填名词, from a distance “ 从远处 ” 。 4 Parents spare no effort to pave the way for the _ (succeed) of their children. 答案: succe
14、ss 由空前的 the 可知此处应用名词 success “ 成功 ” 。 5 Im fed up with your _(end) complaining. 答案: endless 此处 endless 形容词 “ 无休止的 ” 修饰动名词 complaining。 6 This defeat was a _ (power) blow to the enemy. 答案: powerful 此处形容词 powerful “ 有力的;强大的 ” 修饰名词 blow。 7 After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of _(relieve) 答案: re
15、lief 介词 of 后应跟名词 relief “ 减轻或解除 ” 。 8 We had no choice and had to be _the mercy of the sea. 答案: at at the mercy of . “ 受 ? 摆布 ” 。 9 Greek yogurt _(contain) much less fat than double cream. 答案: contains contain “ 包含 ” ,且描述一般事实,应用一般现在时。 10 My opinion _(affect) by the recent development of events. 答案:
16、has been affected affect “ 影响 ” ,为动词,与 My opinion 存在逻辑上的动宾关系,且本句描述过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响,故应用现在完成时的被动语态。 *完形填空 (2018 淄博市高三模拟考试 ) Make Good Memories My husband Bills Grandma was in a nursing home when we moved back to 【 精品教育资源 文库 】 Michigan.Grandma had been unable to walk for quite some time; now her eyesig
17、ht was almost gone. Over the years Grandma and I had _1_ many cards and letters.I knew how she enjoyed _2_ in touch with people.Grandma would have me write letters to go in the cards she would send.And she would always have me _3_ what I had written back to her.Grandma didnt have a problem with hear
18、ing then _4_ she was always telling me, “That is not _ 5_ how I said that! ” I would then rewrite whatever I wrote in her exact words. Since I had some _6_ time before Christmas, I asked Grandma if she would like to send _7_ some Christmas cards.Grandma readily _8_.I rounded up several different kin
19、ds of cards.I knew she had friends and family who all had different _9_.I would take each card and _10_ in detail the front of the card, then I would read the words inside.After _11_ it over Grandma would tell me who she thought would like _12_ card. After a while I _13_ and I noticed that we had se
20、veral nursing home _14_ standing in the doorway.I started to notice as I read each card, the _15_ on their faces and Grandmas face, too.Each one had a _16_ smile and a faraway look in their eyes, as they were seeing the scenes in their minds eye. I thought when I went over to do the Christmas _17_ I
21、 would be doing Grandma a favor, but it _18_ that she did me a big favor.Ill always _19_ this special memory of bringing some Christmas joy and pleasant _20_ to Grandma and her fellow residents. 1 A.exchanged B changed C traded D switched 2 A.settling B losing C staying D getting 3 A.write B discove
22、r C translate D read 4 A.when B because C while D though 5 A.carefully B truthfully C specially D exactly 6 A.extra B flying 【 精品教育资源 文库 】 C essential D valuable 7 A.for B up C out D away 8 A.acknowledged B agreed C admitted D rejected 9 A.addresses B advantages C occupations D interests 10 A.describe B communicate C distinguish D ignore 11 A.talking B turning C taking D thinking 12 A.another B each C on