1、SectionAWelcometotheunit&Reading必备知识基础练.单句语法填空1.To them,your lack interest indicates no real career goals.2.(find) out more about our university courses,write to this address.3.Further treatment will prevent cancer developing.4.If mistakes occurred,they were assumed (be) the fault of the commander o
2、n the spot.5.The letter arrived,congratulating me my graduation from the university.6.Take it easy.People tend(make)mistakes when doing things in a hurry.7.Followers feel (energy),confident,and never more alive.8.Try talking to different community members,(range) from youths to seniors.9.Theres no n
3、eed for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab (equip).10.It has been proved eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious illnesses in your later life.短语填空do wonders,make up for,stick with,get into shape,over the long term,in general,warm up,back up1.They prefer to what th
4、ey know in the end.2.Is there any way that I can my forgetfulness?3.If youre thinking of ,take it easy and build up slowly.4.,the northerners are keen on dumplings while the southerners are fond of rice.5.,second-hand smoke also raises the risk of disease in nonsmokers.6.We just arrived when the par
5、ty was beginning to .7.The writer doesnt his opinions with examples.8.I really think if I can get my foot in the door at the company,I will for my career.完成句子1.对生活保持一个积极的态度是很重要的。(be of+抽象名词)Keeping a positive attitude towards life .2.在我的家庭里,我妈妈总是第一个起床。(不定式作定语)In my family,my mother is always .3.我不知道
6、如何处理这件事。(疑问词+不定式)I dont know .4.我们在做喜欢的事情时会很放松。(状语从句的省略)Were comfortable .5.为了更容易地随时同我们保持联系,你最好将这张名片放在手边。(不定式作状语),youd better keep this card at hand.能力素养提升练.阅读理解AAll over the world people enjoy sports.Sports help to keep people healthy and happy,and to live longer.Many people like to watch others pl
7、ay games.They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games.Often they get very excited when “their” player or team wins.Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them.Football,for example,has spread around the world.Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in
8、 those with many rivers.What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake,whether in China,Egypt or Italy!And think of people in cold countries.Think how many people love to skate or ski in Japan,Norway or Canada.Some sports or games go back thousands of years,like running or jumping.Chinese wushu,for exam
9、ple,has a very long history.But basketball and volleyball are rather new.They are about one hundred years old.People are inventing new sports or games all the time.Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.People from different countries often become good friends after a game togethe
10、r.Sports help them to understand each other.One learns to fight hard but fight fair,to win without pride and to lose with grace.1.Why do people all over the world enjoy sports?A.Because they want to keep healthy.B.Because they are happy.C.Because they want to live longer.D.All the above.2.Some peopl
11、e get excited when they watch a game because .A.their favorite team winsB.they win the gameC.they get the good newsD.they cant help themselves3.People from different countries often become friends after a game together because .A.they train their character in the gameB.they understand each otherC.th
12、ey are friendly to each otherD.they help each otherBThePriceofaDreamI grew up poor.We had little money,but plenty of love and attention.I understood that no matter how poor a person was,they could still afford a dream.My dream was athletics.By the time I was sixteen,I was good at baseball and footba
13、ll.My high school coach was Ollie Jarvis.He not only believed in me,but taught me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction(信念).One summer a friend recommended me for a summer job.This meant a chance for money in my pocket cash for dates with girls,certainly,money for a new bike a
14、nd new clothes,and the start of savings for a house for my mother.Then I realized I would have to give up summer baseball to handle the work schedule,and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldnt be playing.I was afraid of this,but my mother said,“If you make your bed,you have to lie in
15、 it.”When I told Coach Jarvis,he was as mad as I expected him to be.“Your playing days are limited.You cant afford to waste them,” he said.I stood before him with my head hanging,trying to think of the words that would explain to him why I dream of buying my mom a house.“How much are you going to ma
16、ke at this job,son?” he demanded.“Three point twenty-five an hour,” I replied.“Well,” he asked,“is $3.25 an hour the price of a dream?”That question exposed the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal.I devoted myself to sports that summer,and within the year I was drafted b
17、y the Pittsburgh Pirates to play rookie-league ball,and offered a $20,000 contract.I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $1.7 million,and bought my mother my dream house.4.Why was the writer grateful to Coach Jarvis?A.Because Coach Jarvis made him set a goal.B.Because Coach Jarvis supplied hi
18、m with new clothes.C.Because Coach Jarvis gave him financial support.D.Because Coach Jarvis helped him show conviction.5.What did the writer want to do when he was offered a job?A.Balance summer baseball and the work schedule.B.Refuse the job offer for summer baseball.C.Give up summer baseball for t
19、he job.D.Ask his coach Jarvis for advice.6.Which of the following can replace the underlined part “If you make your bed,you have to lie in it.” in paragraph 4?A.You must eat the bitter fruit of your own making.B.Believe in yourself,but above all be patient.C.You must rely on yourself first,then othe
20、rs.D.A good beginning makes a good ending.7.What did the writer do at the end of the story?A.He failed to buy his mother a house.B.He succeeded as a sportsman.C.He became a successful businessman.D.He made some money in the summer job.CYou signed up for soccer,and played every game of the season.Sur
21、e,youre not the best player on the team,but most days you gave it your all.Do you deserve a trophy(奖杯)?If the decision is up to Carol Dweck,the answer would likely be no.Shes a psychology professor at Stanford University,California.She says a player doesnt have to be the best to get a trophy.But tho
22、se who receive an award should have to work for it.She suggests trophies go to the most improved player,or the one who contribute most to the team spirit,as well as to those who play the best.“The trophy has to stand for something,” Dweck told TFK.“If we give a trophy to everyone,then the award has
23、no value.” Dweck argues that giving kids trophies for particular reasons,such as improving in a sport,teaches kids that adults value hard work.Others say that theres no harm in giving awards to all kids who play a sport,regardless of how they played or whether or not they improved.“I think we should
24、 encourage kids participation in sports,” says Kenneth Barish,a psychology professor at Weill Cornell Medical College,in New York City.“A trophy is one way to encourage kids efforts.”Barish argues that when we single out only the best or even the most improved players with a trophy,we are teaching k
25、ids the wrong lesson.We are sending the message that winning is everything.“Winning is only part of the equation (等式),” Barish told TFK.“Playing sports also teaches kids about teamwork and the importance of exercise.”There will be plenty of opportunities for kids to learn about competition as they g
26、et older,says Barish.Theyll soon realize that only one soccer team wins the World Cup and only one football team wins the Super Bowl.For now,he thinks theres nothing wrong with letting all kids who play a sport feel like winners.That means trophies for everyone.8.According to Carol Dweck,which playe
27、r should receive a trophy?A.Tony,the most attractive player of the soccer team.B.David,a soccer player who is both clever and funny.C.Peter,who is ready to help his partners to score goals.D.Jim,a soccer player who tries his best to win the game.9.Which of the following statements would Kenneth Bari
28、sh agree with?A.There is no sense in giving a trophy to everyone.B.Kids fond of playing sports should be rewarded.C.Kids should be given trophies for trying their best.D.It is necessary to encourage kids participation in sports.10.The underlined phrase “single out” in paragraph 6 probably means “”.A
29、.honorB.chooseC.valueD.stress11.What is the best title of the passage?A.Who Deserves a TrophyB.All Kids Deserve a TrophyC.What Does a Trophy DeserveD.Best Player Deserves a TrophyDExercise helps to keep us in good health.Doctors at the American Heart Association suggest getting at least 150 minutes
30、of proper physical activities every week.Many people exercise for a few minutes every day or every other day.So,getting 150 minutes every week is easy.But what about those times when you are sick?If you do not feel well,should you keep following your exercise habit?Health experts answer these and ot
31、her questions.Edward R.Laskowski is a doctor at the Mayo Clinic.He and other experts have a general rule of yes about exercising when you are sick.It is usually fine to exercise,he explains,if your symptoms(症状) are all “above the neck”.These signs may include a runny nose,a blocked nose,sneezing or
32、a minor sore throat.Geralyn Coopersmith is a physical fitness trainer who has written several books on exercise and nutrition.Both Coopersmith and Dr Laskowski suggest taking a break from exercising if signs of your illness appear “below the neck”.Pay special attention to symptoms such as chest cong
33、estion,extreme cough or pain in the stomach.There are other symptoms that can tell you to avoid exercise.They include:a higher than normal body temperature,a sense of feeling extremely tired,and widespread muscle pain.Both Coopersmith and Dr Laskowski suggest listening to your body.If you feel reall
34、y bad,take a break and let your body rest.If you dont feel too bad,these experts both suggest reducing the amount of exercise.For example,if you usually run,take a quick walk instead.12.How long should people do exercise to keep healthy?A.About 150 minutes per day.B.Around 100 minutes per day.C.At l
35、east 150 minutes per week.D.No more than 100 minutes per week.13.When will Edward R.Laskowski say no to exercise?A.When your left leg is broken.B.When you have a runny nose.C.When you have a blocked nose.D.When you have a minor sore throat.14.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase“listening to
36、 your body” in paragraph 6?A.Be careful with your ears.B.Learn to take advice of others.C.Pay attention to body signals.D.Listen to music to keep healthy.15.What will the writer be likely to agree with?A.Practice makes perfect.B.Nothing seek,nothing find.C.Put your heart into exercise.D.Act accordin
37、g to your abilities.七选五You probably know you should exercise,get enough sleep and eat right.But you are telling yourself that you dont have the time.If you are wondering how to develop healthy habits,these pieces of advice will help you feel great.Changesleeptime.If you need to work all night,you ca
38、n sleep seven to nine hours a night several days before you stay up.It can help reduce the bad influence of a single sleepless night.When you stay up,consider a powerful nap.1Improvecreativity.Eating more fruit and vegetables makes us more creative,which in turn improves our work.2 Time management i
39、s key.Exercise is another one.Just two minutes of physical activity can make you more creative.Fitinwithsomehigh-intensity(高强度)butshortexercise.If you dont have a lot of time,try some high-intensity exercise.3 Research suggests that exercising regularly is highly effective in burning fat and buildin
40、g muscle.4To protect yourself,start taking vitamin C and vitamin B a few days before your flight.To make you feel less travel-related stress,try some quick ways to relax,such as drinking green tea.Doing great work is important to you,but your health should be at the top of your list.So you should be
41、 honest with yourself.5 Find time for exercise,healthy meals and some quality rest by cutting down useless activities.A.Get prepared for traveling.B.Remember to avoid taking flights.C.Even a 10-minute nap will make you energetic.D.How to fit a healthy diet into a busy plan?E.In other words,no good h
42、ealth makes no sense.F.Many people dislike staying up.G.Some simple but high-intensity ways like jumping rope will work well.答案：.1.of2.Tofind3.from4.tobe5.on6.tomake7.energetic8.ranging9.equipment10.that.1.stickwith2.makeupfor3.gettingintoshape4.Ingeneral5.Overthelongterm6.warmup7.backup8.dowonders.
43、1.isofgreatimportance2.thefirstonetogetup3.howtodealwithit4.whendoingwhatweliketodo5.Tomakeiteasiertokeepintouchwithusatanytime.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了体育运动有助于保持人们的健康和快乐,延长寿命,增进人与人之间的理解。1.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Allovertheworldpeopleenjoysports.Sportshelptokeeppeoplehealthyandhappy,andtolivelonger.”可知,全世界的人都喜欢
44、运动,因为体育运动有助于保持人们的健康和快乐,并有助于延长寿命,故选D项。2.A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Oftentheygetveryexcitedwhentheirplayerorteamwins.”可知,有些人在看比赛时很兴奋,因为他们最喜欢的队赢了,故选A项。3.B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Peoplefromdifferentcountriesoftenbecomegoodfriendsafteragametogether.Sportshelpthemtounderstandeachother.”可知,来自不同国家的人经常在比赛后成为朋友,因为他们互相了解,故选B项。【语篇导
45、读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者是一个很有棒球天赋的人,但家境很差。为了挣钱,他计划放弃暑期训练,后来在教练的要求下坚持训练,成了一名成功的棒球运动员。4.D细节理解题。根据第二段的“Henotonlybelievedinme,buttaughtmethedifferencebetweenhavingadreamandshowingconviction.”可知,作者感激Jarvis教练是因为他帮助他树立了信念,故选D项。5.C细节理解题。根据第四段的“ThenIrealizedIwouldhavetogiveupsummerbaseballtohandletheworkschedule,andtha
46、tmeantIwouldhavetotellCoachJarvisIwouldntbeplaying.”可知,当作者得到一份工作时,他想放弃夏季棒球训练,转而去做那份工作,故选C项。6.A词句猜测题。根据第四段的“ThenIrealizedIwouldhavetogiveupsummerbaseballtohandletheworkschedule,andthatmeantIwouldhavetotellCoachJarvisIwouldntbeplaying.”及画线句前的“Iwasafraidofthis”可推断,画线部分的句意为“如果你铺了床,你就得躺在上面”,意思就是要勇敢面对自己导致
47、的结果。也就是说,对于作者放弃棒球去工作这件事,作者的妈妈告诫作者:自己造成的结果要自己来承受。故选A项。7.B推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Idevotedmyselftosportsthatsummer,andwithintheyearIwasdraftedbythePittsburghPiratestoplayrookie-leagueball,andoffereda$20,000contract.IsignedwiththeDenverBroncosin1984for$1.7million,andboughtmymothermydreamhouse.”可知,作者在运动方面取得了成功,给妈妈买了梦想中的房子,故选B项。【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。如果孩子参加体育比赛,那么是不是每个人都该得到奖杯呢?文章就这个问题给出了两种不同的看法。8.C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Shesuggeststrophies.thosewhoplaythebest.”可知,斯坦福大学的心理学教授CarolDweck认
