1、UNIT 1 Laugh out loud Section A Starting out & Understanding ideas 一、单据语法填空 1. The customer was a happy mood when he got a present free of charge from the supermarket. 2. The guest was really in the mood the air-conditioned room. 3. We all have times when were just not in the mood （get） on with work
2、. 4. The children had a good time in the （amuse） park. 5. everyones amusement，the drunk man was singing and dancing on the road. 6.We shouldnt look down the people who are in rags. 7.Tomorrow the short-sighted students will go to hospital to have their eyes_ （examine）. 8. （examine） twice a year，whet
3、her it is a bus or a truck，is the rule that every driver must obey in this city. 二、翻译句子 1.是那个小丑医生让病人高兴起来了。 （强调主语） _ 2.父母关心的是孩子的安全。 （强调宾语） _ 3. 他 们 的 儿 子 是 在 游 乐 场 走 失 的 。 （ 强 调 地 点 状 语 ） _ 三、根据提示完成句子 1.If you （透过看） this special glass， you see things larger than their actual size. 2. They like to （回忆
4、） those unforgettable years in the country. 3.There is always someone around you who deserves （尊重）. 4. I m （心情好） today because my appeal for saving natural resources has got a positive reaction. 5. （让我们感到好笑的是） ，the three-year-old girl should be particular about what she wears. 6.If you have a job， （
5、务必全力以赴） it and finally youll succeed. 7. She （的 确 起 床） very early every morning. 8. You （确实花钱太多了） ，and most of the expense was kind of unnecessary. 四、完形填空 When Mrs. Delgado asked her daughter Sonia to bring muffins(松饼) to a sick neighbor, Sonia said sure. But when, Sonia _36_ who the neighbor was, s
6、he was not so sure. The neighbors name was Mrs. Craverham, and kids in the neighborhood said she was the _37_ person who ever lived. Sonia walked up the path to Mrs. Craverhams. She did not _38_ the idea of anyone being sick and alone, but what if the kids were _39_? A girl in Sonias science class s
7、aid that Mrs. Craverham had poked(戳) her with a stick last Halloween. Sometimes people heard _40_ and moans(呻吟) coming from inside. And a boy in Sonias math class said Mrs. Craverham had hung him upside down and painted him yellow when he _41_ kicked a soccer ball onto her lawn. _42_ between wanting
8、 to help someone _43_ and not wanting to come home a different color, Sonia decided to be _44_. Finally Sonia _45_ the door. After a few moments, Mrs. Craverham answered the door and _46_ in a rough tone, “Who are you? What are you doing here?” Sonia said _47_, “My mother heard you were _48_. She ba
9、ked you muffins.” Mrs. Craverham _49_. “My, thats sweet. Im sorry if I seemed _50_, but young people sometimes dare each other to come to my door _51_ they think Im going to do something to them. As soon as I answer the door, they _52_ laughing or play a trick on me.” _53_, Sonia heard a loud howl(嗥
10、叫). Mrs. Craverham _54_ as Sonia jumped. “Oh, thats just Norbert, my parrot. Hes watched too many scary movies-like you, I think!” Then Sonia came to _55_ that people are not always what they seem. 36. A. found out B. worked out C. let out D. thought out 37. A. oldest B. poorest C. meanest D. uglies
11、t 38. A. share B. like C. have D. accept 39. A. disappointed B. angry C. right D. strict 40. A. screams B. cheers C. laughter D. applause 41. A. happily B. easily C. calmly D. accidentally 42. A. Troubled B . Concerned C. Puzzled D. Torn 43. A. at hand B. in need C. in danger D. at sight 44. A. clev
12、er B. sensitive C. brave D. funny 45. A. knocked on B. pulled C. broke down D. shut 46. A. explained B. demanded C. requested D. asked来源:学 47. A. cheerfully B. confidently C. shyly D. excitedly 48. A. afraid B. tired C. ill D. sad 49. A. agreed B. relaxed C. sighed D. stopped来源:学 Z。 50. A. dishonest
13、 B. impatient C. nervous D. rude 51. A. because B. while C. although D. unless 52. A. show up B. run off C. move on D. set out 53. A. Suddenly B. Certainly C. Naturally D. Possibly 54. A. shouted B. laughed C. apologized D. nodded 55. A. remember B. argue C. hope D. realize 五、阅读理解 A Although in the
14、17th century in the United States fine art and folk art had similar qualities, a difference between them began to appear as time went on. In the 18th and 19th centuries artists studied overseas and came back to paint portraits of upper-class families in American society. The less fortunate artists t
15、raveled around their own areas and created pictures of the countryside society. Anyway, artists got trained and those simple works improved a lot. Around 1930, folk art began to take on a new meaning and was consi dered as an expression of the common people and an expression of a small cultural clas
16、s. Folk art is never the product of art movements, but comes out of craft(工艺) traditions. This art is based not on measurements or calculations and rarely goes with the standards of realism. It goes straight to the bases of art which the folk artists feel naturally. The period 19301960 was the time
17、when folk artists began to receive recognition. They often began their art careers late in life and use art as an outlet(发泄) for their energy. Their materials were cheap and simple, their subjects were different, but their creativity flowed. Doing their own things became the standard, and was what m
18、ade folk art so attractive. Although it is hard to explain folk art, one thing is certain-it touches us in a special way because the artists show us how he or she brought beauty into their everyday life. Since folk artists come from all walks of life, each piece of art created is one of a kind, emph
19、asizing(强调) color, simplicity of line and vivid, simple form. Most importantly, it shows the history of American life.来源:学&科&网 Z&X&X&K 56. What was folk art around 1930 based on according to the second paragraph? A. The tradition of the upper class. B. The progress of art in that period. C. The stan
20、dards of realism. D. The natural feel of the artists. 57. Why did folk art become popular during the period from 1930 to 1960? A. Artists had the freedom of expression during that period. B. Artists didnt need to spend money on materials. C. The subjects were simple and different. D. Works showed th
21、e history of American life. 58. The authors purpose in writing the text is to _. A. speak highly of folk art B. compare folk art and fine art C. tell the history and characteristics of folk art in America D. explain the development and changes of American art B You might notice something new in the
22、next few years as you watch Disney programs: Starting in 2015, there wont be any candy, sugary-cereal or fast-food commercials aimed at kids. The Walt Disney Company on Tuesday became the first major media company to banads for junk food on its TV channels, radio stations and websites. It hopes this
23、 will stop kids from m aking poor food choices. The ban would apply to(适用于) Disney XD and Saturday-morning childrens programming on Disney-owned ABC stations, as well as Radio Disney and Disney-owned websites aimed at families with young children. In addition, Disney plans to make changes to its kid
24、s menus at theme parks and resorts. Fast-food options will be replaced with healthier choices, such as smoothies(沙冰), apples, vegetables and yogurt. In addition to candy bars and fast-food meals, other foods that dont meet Disneys nutritional(营养的) standards will be banned from the companys kid-targe
25、ted media. Any cereal with 10 grams or more of sugar per serving will be off the air. There will be no ads for full meals of more than 600 calories. Juices with high levels of sugar and foods with too much salt will also be pulled. Even though many fast-food chains and food companies offer healthier
26、 options, like apples and salads, D isney said it could still deny(拒绝) the companies ads. Leslie Goodman, Disneys senior vice president of corporate citizenship, said a company that wants to advertise will need to show that it offers a range of healthy options. Disney isnt the only one pushing away
27、unhealthy foods. Last week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on drinks over 16 ounces sold in movie theaters, restaurants and convenience stores in the Big Apple. He says large, sugary drinks are partly to blame for obesity. Getting rid of junk-food ads could make it easier to ke
28、ep a family on a healthy diet, says Nadine Haskell, a mother of two sons, 8 and 11, from Columbus, Ohio. If they see a commercial on TV, then the next time we go to the grocery store theyll say they want to try it, said Haskell. 59. The Walt Disney Company banned ads for junk food in order to _. A.
29、become the first major media company to do it B . make its TV channels more popular C. make its websites much cleaner D. help kids make better food choices 60. It can be inferred that the Disney Company will advertise _. A. a few of fast-food chains and food companies来源:Z|xx|k.Com B. companies that
30、supply a range of healthy food C. most fast-food chains and food companies D. all food companies and fast-food chains 61. According to the passage, eating he althy food will be _. A. opposed by New York City Mayor B. to blame for obesity C. a nutritional trend in future D. a law term in future C The
31、 British government grants(授予) licenses(许可证) for people to operate radio and TV stations, but over forty years ago the only radio stations that existed legally in Britain were run by the BBC, the state-owned broadcasting company. However, the governments power only extended(延展) to the country itself
32、 and the seas around it up to three miles from the shore. The Irishman who founded Radio Caroline simply put the radio equipment on a boat and anchored(用锚固定) it just outside the three-mile limit. Why would anyone go to so much trouble to start up a radio station? One major reason was the BBCs policy
33、 on the kind of music it broadcast. During a period when pop music was extremely popular, te BBC played very little of it on its radio stations. As a result, there were large numbers of young people who wanted to listen to a particular type of music but couldnt. Only after Radio Caroline went on the
34、 air, young people could enjoy pop music broadcast in English all day. Additionall y, there was another reason for Radio Carolines popularity. The disc jockeys(唱 片音乐主持人) didnt have the typical BBC pronunciation, which, even over forty years ago, was considered by many to be too formal and old-fashio
35、ned. Instead they spoke with regional accents. The audiences loved it and soon many listeners were turning in to Radio Caroline. Then other pirate(无执照的)radio stations began to spring up(涌现出来) and soon the authorities were being forced to face the new situation created by the pirate radio stations. T
36、hese had shown pop music was here to stay, and that young people desperately(极度地) wanted to listen to radio stations that played it. So the BBC decided to start up its own pop music radio station, Radio 1, and before long Radio Caroline disc jockeys were working there. In a further development, the
37、British government decided to allow commercial radio stations to operate in the country. This meant that stations could now do legally what Radio Caroline had been doing illegally. Not surprisingly, Radio Caroline found itself in serious financial difficulties. Today, Radio Caroline still exists but
38、 its no longer as popular as it was over 40 years ago. 62. More than forty years ago, the British government _. A. banned all private radio stations B. forbade the BBC to broadcast pop music C. set a limit to the number of private TV stations D. encouraged people to enjoy pop music 63. What was the
39、main reason for the Irishman to set up Radio Caroline? A. BBCs policy on music. B. The demand for formal pronunciation. C. The problems of BBCs pronunciation. D. The small number of pirate radio stations. 64. According to the text, Radio Caroline made history by _. A. forcing the BBC to change its p
40、olicy on pop music B. making pop music more popular in England C. driving the BBC to start up new radio stations D. raising fund for commercial radio stations in England 65. The purpose of the text is to show _. A. how pop music was well accepted in England B. what contributions Radio Caroline made来源:学_科_网 C. how pirate radio stations developed in England D. how the BBC is attractive to its listeners
