Unit 16 Stories.docx

1、Unit 16 StoriesUnit 16 Stories第一部分：语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Credit cards are _ useful when travelling and there are often insurance benefits if you pay for your travel with them.A. specifically B. particularly C. deliberately D. gradually2. Akitt w

2、as _ about the timing of the recovery so he looked very depressed.A. uncertain B. unashamed C. unconcerned D. undecided3. With luck, you might cover your costs, but dont _ it.A. come across B. put up with C. count on D. block out4. I was very _ at the time, but I still hoped we could find a solution

3、.A. encouraging B. encouraged C. discouraging D. discouraged5. The water _ cool when I took a morning shower. A. was feeling B. felt C. was felt D. feels6. Finishing their shopping at the mall, the couple discovered that their new car _.A. had stolen B. had been stolenC. was stolen D. is stolen7. Th

4、e camp bed is too weak to _ Paul.A. catch up with B. hold upC. put up with D. wake up8. At the end of the program, the students _ their papers on their research. A. presented B. upgraded C. witnessed D. preserved9. Why did she do a thing like that? It doesnt seem to _.A. make an effort B. make a liv

5、ingC. make sense D. make believe10. When I was training in the gym, I had my leg _.A. to hurt B. hurt C. hurting D. being hurt11. _ we know each other a little better, we get along fine.A. Though B. Even if C. Now that D. Unless 12. Rising food prices caused great _ for most of the population.A. har

6、dship B. friendshipC. relationship D. professorship13. His handling of the situation was _, which was spoken highly of later by everyone present. A. respectable B. admirable C. believable D. responsible14. He told me with _ that his mother was very ill and, even worse, he could not be with her.A. wa

7、rmth B. joy C. sorrow D. sympathy15. The website just offered a brief introduction _ the whole book for us to read.A. rather than B. more than C. other than D. less than第二节： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old la

8、dy, that was bad enough. Joe passed by and stopped his car. He crawled (爬) under the old ladys car. Soon he was able to 16 the tire. He got 17 and his hands hurt. Later Joe got 18 all right. Just then the old lady 19 down her window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis.

9、 She couldnt thank him enough for coming to her 20. She asked him how much she owed him but Joe 21 thought about money. He waited until she 22 her car and drove off. He felt good as he 23 for home. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in. A 24 came over and brought her a cle

10、an towel to wipe her wet hair. After the lady finished her 25 , the waitress went to get change from the hundred dollar bill the lady had given to her. The lady 26 right out of the door. She was 27 by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered 28 the lady could be, then she noticed somet

11、hing written on a napkin. It said, “You dont 29 me a thing. Someone once helped me out the 30 Im helping you. 31 you really want to pay me back, heres what you do. Dont let the chain of love 32 with you.” That night when the waitress got home late from work and climbed into 33, she knew how 34 her h

12、usband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and 35 soft and low, “Im all right and everythings gonna be all right. I love you, Joe.”16. A. receive B. change C. notice D. reach 17. A. dirty B. sad C. angry D. hungry18. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything19.

13、A. rolled B. pushed C. pulled D. broke 20. A. tire B. aid C. home D. luck 21. A. never B. always C. ever D. sometimes22. A. checked B. entered C. started D. left23. A. looked B. searched C. headed D. walked 24. A. servant B. manager C. waiter D. waitress 25. A. work B. meal C. duty D. task 26. A. st

14、ood B. rushed C. stayed D. turned 27. A. gone B. ready C. silent D. hidden 28. A. who B. how C. what D. where 29. A. lend B. borrow C. owe D. give 30. A. moment B. way C. place D. time31. A. Because B. Though C. When D. If32. A. start B. go C. end D. fly 33. A. the building B. the car C. bed D. stai

15、rs 34. A. worried B. satisfied C. surprised D. disappointed 35. A. cried B. ordered C. shouted D. whispered第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A A pair of Oldham brothers are celebrating after they both graduated from their higher education courses on the same day from the

16、 same college. Masiur and Mahbubur successfully completed their courses at Rochdales Hopwood Hall College a year after their younger brother Mohammed Abu Yusuf graduated from there. To mark the occasion, their parents flew over from Bangladesh to join in the celebration at the brothers Plato Street

17、home.Masiur, 24, said, “My parents were excited and proud. It was really great to have three sons all graduate from the same college. Wed like to thank the international office at Hopwood Hall, and all our teachers and friends for all their help and support. My mum is quite ill and isnt fit for trav

18、eling, but my aunt came with her and thankfully she was able to attend the ceremony. It was a really great moment for the whole family.”The brothers have been living in Oldham for more than three years, having moved here to complete their studies. Masiur was awarded a BTEC (英国商业与技术教育委员会) HND (英国国家高等

19、教育文凭) in business information technology and 35-year-old Mahbubur was awarded a BTEC HND in management studies. Both will go on to study at Huddersfield University. Abu Yusuf, 22, graduated with a BTEC HND in business and marketing and is working towards a Masters in business and finance at Manchest

20、er Metropolitan University. Principal (校长) Derek OToole said，“We at the college were glad to welcome the Rahman family to see our successful graduates receive their qualifications (学位) at Rochdale Town Hall. The fact that Mr. and Mrs. Rahman went to such lengths to share the evening with us and cele

21、brate the success of their sons made it an extra- -special occasion indeed.”36. The Oldham brothers are having a get-together to _.A. welcome their parents to live with themB. celebrate their graduation from collegeC. meet all their teachers and close friendsD. choose their courses at college 37. Mr

22、. and Mrs. Rahman were very proud and happy because _.A. they could see their three sons at the same timeB. they would have the chance to join in the celebrationC. their three sons graduated from the same collegeD. they were sure that their sons would have a good future 38. Which of the following is

23、 TRUE according to this passage?A. Masiur and Mahbubur will study in different universities.B. Mrs. Rahman is not in good physical condition.C. Mahbubur graduated from college earlier than his brothers.D. The three brothers will go back to their own country to work. 39. According to Principal Derek

24、OToole, the celebration was special because of _.A. the Rahman family B. the successful graduatesC. the three brothers D. the parents presenceB What is a flood and where does it happen? A flood occurs when water pours over dry land. Floods can cause big damage when they happen unexpectedly. Heavy ra

25、in can cause floods. If a lot of rain falls quickly, the earth is unable to soak (吸入) it up, and the water builds up on the ground. When it runs off into the rivers, the rivers overflow their banks. The worst floods happen on land that is flat and low- -lying. These areas of land are known as flood

26、plains (漫滩). Mud, earth, and large objects, like cars, can be carried long distances by flood waters. Then, disease spreads quickly because the flood water is polluted. What should I know if I live on a flood plain? Stay away from flood water. It may be polluted. Do not walk through moving water. It

27、 can knock you off your feet. If you must walk through water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to test the ground in front of you. Stay away from power lines that are on the ground. You could be electrocuted (电死). If you are scared, share your fears with an adult. Floods can be terrib

28、le, but remember the water ALWAYS goes away! What dangers does a flood lead to? Electrocution from power lines Dangerous animals coming out Drowning What should I do if a flood happens? Get to the meeting place of your family. Try to get to higher ground. Listen to your family and follow all instruc

29、tions carefully.40. Which of the following are related to a flood according to the passage?a. heavy rain b. global warming c. low-lying land d. the change of river course e. flat land A. a, b, e B. c, d, e C. a, c, e D. b, d, e41. You are advised not to walk in the moving water because _.A. it may m

30、ake you fall overB. you may step on fish and kill themC. you may drink polluted waterD. you may lose your shoes42. By saying “the water ALWAYS goes away”, the author means _.A. water cant be stopped from flowingB. you neednt be afraid of floodsC. you should pay close attention to floodsD. it is comm

31、on for floods to happen43. We can infer from the passage that during a flood _.A. people are more likely to be attacked by animals B. running away is a good way to save yourself C. gas should be cut off D.adults should try to persuade children to keep silentC The German shepherd runs off and noses around in the grass of Kenyas Laikipia Plateau. “OK, Oakley,” the dogs handler ord