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课时训练(二十一)Units 1314(九全)(限时:30分钟).阅读理解International Friendship Day is the day of celebrations of the warmest feelings of the heartfriendship. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year.The first Sunday of August was recognized as a holiday in honor of friends by the US Congress(国会) in 1935. The great idea of honoring the beautiful relationship between friends was supported by many people, and in a short time Friendship Day became a highly popular festival. But the success of this wonderful day was not limited to the US alone. Several other countries accepted the tradition, and it became an International Friendship Day.International Friendship Day is celebrated by giving friends gifts and cards.It is not just for youngsters or just in schools or colleges. It is celebrated by people of all age groups. On this day, friends give one another an enjoyable time and share their hearts. Some friends celebrate the day by going out for dinner, while some choose to invite friends to their houses.Here are some of the cool things you can do to celebrate International Friendship Day.Make your friend a mixed CD of all the songs that express your friendship.Call all those old friends you havent spoken to for a long time.Send your friend a Happy Friendship Day greeting online to brighten his or her day.Make a special friendship book for your best friend and tell him or her how special it is.Since its origin in 1935, Friendship Day celebrations have e a long way, but the basic idea behind the day has never changed. People express love for their friends, and hold in mind their presence in life. Today, International Friendship Day is being celebrated around the world, across different cultures and countries.Let this day be a reason for us to remember the friends who have encouraged us. Having a true and devoted friend helps bring peace and happiness to this world.1.When is International Friendship Day celebrated?A.On the first Saturday of August every year.B.On the second Sunday of August every year.C.On the first Sunday of August every year.D.On the second Saturday of August every year.2.The second paragraph mainly talks about .A.the importance of International Friendship DayB.how International Friendship Day came into beingC.what friends do on International Friendship DayD.how people celebrate International Friendship Day3.The writer tells us cool things to do to celebrate International Friendship Day with our friends.A.twoB.threeC.fourD.five4.What does the underlined word “origin” mean in Chinese?A.起源B.理论C.引申D.明智5.Which of the following is TRUE about International Friendship Day?A.It is only for youngsters in schools or colleges.B.It is celebrated by giving friends gifts and cards.C.The basic idea behind the day has already changed nowadays.D.It is being celebrated only in some Western countries now.xx呼和浩特完形填空A tone-deaf(五音不全) teenager has surprised his family by suddenly being able to play music while after suffering a concussion(脑震荡).Gordon, a high school student, now can play 13 instruments6 he has never learned music. As a small child, he loved sports, dreamed of playing lacrosse(长曲棍球) as a career, and had no 7 in music.“He really had no musical 8,” his mother told the reporter. “When he played lacrosse with a local team in Grade Six, he 9 backwards and hurt the back of his head 10 the ground.”“I remember 11 and then I felt really dazed(恍惚的),” he told the reporter. “I didnt really understand something 12 had happened.”The doctors told him he could return to the 13. He did so,but unluckily he went on to suffer 14 couple of hard hits to the head,which sent him to the hospital again.After that the doctors told him he couldnt play sports any more, but there was one good side effect: his new-found 15.“Now I can play many instruments, such as piano, guitar and violin. Music is the thing that gets me up in the morning,” he said. 6.A.soB.andC.becauseD.though7.A.interestB.interestedC.interestingD.interestedly8.A.problemB.difficultyC.instrumentD.talent9.A.fallsB.feltC.fellD.was falling10.A.aboveB.belowC.alongD.against11.A.getting upB.giving upC.to get upD.to give up12.A.goodB.badC.wonderfulD.boring13.A.classroomB.hospitalC.concertD.field14.A.anotherB.otherC.the otherD.others15.A.hobbyB.illnessC.habitD.skill.语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个恰当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。Overhead bridges can be seen in many parts of Singapore, in the places where traffic is very heavy and 16.(cross) the road is not safe.These bridges can help people cross roads 17.(safe).Overhead bridges are used in very much the same way as zebra crossings.They are more efficient(效率高的),though 18.(convenient) because people have to climb up a lot of steps.This is inconvenient to the old. 19. people use an overhead bridge,they do not hold up traffic.But when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up.This is 20. the government has built many overhead bridges to help people and keep 21. moving at the same time.The government of Singapore has 22. a lot of money building these bridges.For their own safety, people should be advised to use them instead of rushing across the road.Old people may find it a little 23. climbing up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking 24. the road with all the moving traffic.Overhead bridges are very useful.People, both old and young,should always use them.This will stop accidents from 25.(happen).信息摘录阅读短文,然后在文后表格内完成内容摘要,每空不超过三个词。Teamwork Is the Key to SuccessToday teamwork is being more and more important in business and other jobs.Our society needs people who can work with and get on well with others.John Brown, Design WorksA good team needs people with different skills and talents.The best people can work with others and develop ideas with a team.Its important that everyone uses their talents in work.Lee Chung, puter WorldGood team players are usually friendly and easy to talk to.They are also good at listening to other people.They are happy to share ideas.Jane Lin, Lin ElectricalsMost teams need a mixture of people.It is great to have people with ideas but you also need people who get things done on time.A team made up of people that all have the same skills would not work.Jim Khan, Northern BankI prefer people who can bring out the best in other people.In a group you can see people that know how to get a team working together.They understand teams and they can make teams work.A good team is the key to success.NameWorkplaceOpinionJohnBrownDesignWorks The best people in a team can do well in working with others and 26.with a team.LeeChungputerWorldA good team player should be friendly, easy to talk to and happy to 27.JaneLinLinElectricalsA good team not only needs clever people but also those who can finish things 28.JimKhan29.I prefer people who can 30. the best in others and know how to get a team working together.参考答案. 主旨大意 每年八月的第一个星期天是国际友谊节。本文主要介绍了国际友谊节的由来以及人们是如何庆祝这个节日的。1.C细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“It is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year.”可知,国际友谊节是在每年八月的第一个星期天。故选C。2.B段落大意题。通读第二段内容可知,该段主要讲述了国际友谊节的由来。故选B。3.C细节理解题。根据第四、五、六、七段的内容可知,作者介绍了四种为庆祝这个节日所做的很酷的事情。故选C。4.A词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句以及画线词后面的“in 1935”可以判断,国际友谊节起初是由美国国会在1935年提出的,作为纪念朋友的节日。故选A。5.B细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“International Friendship Day is celebrated by giving friends gifts and cards.”可知选B。.主旨大意 本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了一个五音不全的男孩在打曲棍球时不幸脑部受伤后得了脑震荡,从此不能运动,却突然能够弹奏13种乐器的故事。6.D根据后半句“he has never learned music”可知,他从没学过音乐,与前一句“now can play 13 instruments”形成转折关系。故选D。7.A根据上文小男孩喜爱运动并梦想成为职业长曲棍球选手可知,他对音乐没有兴趣。have no interest in sth. 意为“对某事不感兴趣”。故选A。8.D句意:他真的没有音乐天赋。A项意为“问题”,B项意为“困难”,C项意为“乐器”,D项意为“天赋”。故选D。9.C根据上文“When he played lacrosse with a local team in Grade Six”可知,当他上六年级时有一次打长曲棍球时向后摔倒了。动作发生在过去,使用一般过去时。故选C。10.D句意:他向后摔倒,后脑勺着地。D项against符合句意。故选D。11.A句意:我记着从地上起来之后就感觉很恍惚。remember doing sth.意为“记着做过某事”;get up意为“起来”,A项符合句意。故选A。12.B根据上下文可知,只是“我感觉起来之后很恍惚,并没有意识到有一些糟糕的事情会发生”。故选B。13.D根据下文“他照做了,但是不幸的是他又一次摔倒,伤到了头,并被送去了医院”可以推断出,医生告诉他可以继续回到比赛场地。故选D。14.A句意:不幸的是,他的头部又受到了几次重重的撞击。a couple of意为“几个”,another表示“另一个、再一个”,符合句意。故选A。15.D根据上下文可知,医生告诉他不能再运动了,但是有好的一面,就是他新被发现的技能。A项意为“爱好”,B项意为“疾病”,C项意为“习惯”,D项意为“技能”。故选D。.16.crossing17.safely18.less convenient19.When20.why21.traffic22.spent23.difficult24.across25.happening.26.develop ideas27.share ideas28.on time29.Northern Bank30.bring out
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