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Unit 3 A taste of English humour一、阅读理解。(2018河北石家庄高三质检)Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激)from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰)on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDSrelated dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了“我”通过一些活动意识到“到场”的意义的故事。1Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?AHe built shelters for them.BHe gave immediate first aid to them.CHe came to stay with them.DHe brought mental health professionals.C解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句可知，因为“我”在他们受灾时和他们在一起，所以他们感激“我”，故C项正确。2What did the author do when his friends mother passed away？AHe hesitated over whether to go.BHe went to his friends at once.CHe knew what to do instantly.DHe decided not to disturb his friend.A解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰)on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do.”可知，“我”想要立即去朋友那里，但又不愿意去打扰朋友，据此可知，当朋友的母亲去世时，“我”犹豫是否要去朋友那里。3What does the underlined word “solemn” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AHeavy but warm.BA little sad but cosy.CRelaxing and delightful.DVery serious and unhappy.D解析： 词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句中的“His family, playing guitars and singing”可知，男青年的家人在弹奏吉他并唱歌；结合画线词所在句中的“However.no means”和第三段第二句中的“a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDSrelated dying”可以判断，在家人的陪伴下，气氛并不悲伤和严肃，据此可以判断，画线词意为“严肃的”，故D项正确。4What has the author learned from his experience?AA friend in need is a friend indeed.BBeing present can make a big difference.CThe family harmony is the happiest thing in life.DBeing a volunteer can make ones life more significant.B解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段的前两句并结合第二段的第一句可知，从自己的经历中“我”意识到了“到场”的重要意义，故B项正确。二、单句语法填空1He was surprised that his answer should have caused such a strong (react)答案：reaction2At the magic performance, I found it (astonish) that a pigeon appeared out of the magicians empty hand.答案：astonishing3We had no trouble finding your house because your (direct) were very clear.答案：directions4 (convince) of his honesty, we decided to depend on him (carry) out the secret order.答案：Convinced；to carry/carrying5Mary felt cut from the outside world, since she lacked an Internet connection and couldnt receive any email.答案：off6More children in Beijing will reach school age next year, (create) a shortage of primary school teachers in the capital.答案：creating7Not content his present job, he has been busy hunting for a new one.答案：with8Credit cards are (particular) useful when traveling.True. They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.答案：particularly9I have been picked to represent the whole team.答案：out10 is known to all, the Peoples Republic of China is the biggest developing country in the world.答案：As三、完形填空(2018长春七校联考)Jake Olson lost his left eye when he was eight months old because of a born cancer. 1 it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared and 2 the loss of his right eye.But after years of cheering for his favorite football team，Jake has 3 the impossible dream.Hes now a part of the team，despite his total 4 ，playing the game not based on sight but on 5 Being a 6 fan of the USC Trojans，one of Jakes last 7 before he lost his eye was to watch the team play at Notre Dame.His strong liking for the sport didnt go 8 former USC coach Pete reached the boy，inviting him to meet the 9 Inspired by those players，Jake hoped to be 10 in his schools football team.At first he didnt think he would be of any real 11 ，but when he heard peoples cheers for football players，his love for football strengthened.So Jake 12 the coach，asking to join the team.The coach told him to 13 the next season.So Jake spent his time practicing hard. 14 ，he became a starter on the team in the next season.Having made his high school football team，it didnt seem too 15 to do the same in college.Coach Steve agreed that Jake 16 the requirements of the team.So Jakes dream came true. 17 football，Jake is also a motivational speaker.“I went into football with the thought that I had nothing to 18 ，” Jake said.“I really had no fear.Going through 19 in life does make you stronger.Lifes unfair，but its 20 me not to give up and keep fighting.”【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Jake Olson双目失明，但这并没有阻止他对运动的热爱。他是高中和大学橄榄球队的队员，并且他还是一位励志演讲人。1A.UnlessBThoughCOnly ifDNow thatB解析：根据下文的“it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared.”可知，此处指尽管(Though)经过治疗，癌症被控制住了，但是它还是复发了，并导致(led to)Jake Olson失去了他的右眼。主从句之间存在让步关系，故选Though。2A.backed offBheld backCbroke downDled toD解析：参见上题解析。back off“退缩，退却”；hold back“抑制，阻止”；break down“出故障，崩溃”。3A.forgottenBquittedCrealizedDignoredC解析：但是，在为他最喜欢的橄榄球队加油多年之后，Jake实现了(realized)那个不可能的梦。下文中的“Jakes dream came true”亦是提示。forget“忘记”；quit“放弃”；ignore“忽视”。4A.blindnessBabsenceCdeafnessDinnocenceA解析：根据上文中的“lost his left eye”“the loss of his right eye”可知，此处指尽管Jake双目失明(blindness)，但他现在成了球队的一员。absence“缺席”；deafness“聋”；innocence“清白”。5A.abilityBguessCfeelDimaginationC解析：根据上文提到的Jake双目失明的内容可知，此处指的应是他打球靠的不是视力而是感觉(feel)。ability“能力”；guess“猜测”；imagination“想象”。6A.responsibleBfaithfulCcarefulDtemporaryB解析：根据语境及上文的“years of cheering for his favorite football team”可知，此处指作为USC Trojans球队的忠实粉丝，Jake在失去视力之前最后的愿望(wishes)之一是观看球队在Notre Dame的比赛。responsible“负责任的”；faithful“忠实的”；careful“细心的”；temporary“临时的”。7A.chancesBpromisesCcoursesDwishesD解析：参见上题解析。8A.unnoticedBunsolvedCunreportedDunlimitedA解析：根据下文的“former USC coach Pete reached the boy，inviting him to.”可知，此处指Jake对运动的热爱并不是不被注意的。unnoticed“未被注意的，被忽视的”；unsolved“未解决的”；unreported“未报道的”；unlimited“无限制的，无条件的”。9A.leadersBplayersCfansDcoachesB解析：根据语境及上文提到的Jake是球队的忠实粉丝以及想观看球队的比赛的内容可知，此处应是指教练Pete邀请Jake跟球员们(players)见面。下文中的“Inspired by those players”是关键的提示信息。10A.occupiedBinvolvedCtrappedDabsorbedB解析：受到那些球员们的鼓舞，Jake希望自己能加入学校的橄榄球队。be involved in是固定搭配，意为“参与，参加”。be occupied in“忙于”；be trapped in“被困在”；be absorbed in“全神贯注于”。11A.interestBhopeCuseDconcernC解析：此处指尽管Jake想加入学校的橄榄球队，但是因为自身有残疾，Jake最初觉得自己加入球队并不会有什么实际的用处(use)。12A.approachedBappreciatedCrecognizedDgreetedA解析：因此，Jake找了教练，请求加入球队。approach“靠近，接洽”；appreciate“感谢，欣赏”；recognize“认出，认可”；greet“问候”。13A.pull throughBset outCleave offDe backD解析：根据下文的“the next season.he became a starter on the team in the next season”可知，此处指教练叫Jake下个赛季再回来。pull through“痊愈，康复”；set out“动身踏上”；leave off“停止”；e back“回来，返回”。14A.GraduallyBFinallyCRecentlyDAccidentallyB解析：所以Jake花时间刻苦练习，最后，在下个赛季，他成了球队的上场球员。gradually“逐渐地”；finally“最后，终于”；recently“最近”；accidentally“偶然地，意外地”。15A.difficultBaccessibleCattractiveDnecessaryA解析：根据上文的“Having made his high school football team”可知，因为有了高中的球队经历，成为大学球队的队员似乎也不是太难。difficult“困难的”；accessible“可接近的”；attractive“吸引人的”；necessary“必要的”。16A.refreshedBpletedCsatisfiedDacquiredC解析：根据句中的“Coach Steve agreed”及下文中的“So Jakes dream came true.”可知，此处指教练Steve觉得Jake达到了球队的要求，因此Jake加入大学球队的梦想实现了。refresh“更新”；plete“完成”；satisfy“满足”；acquire“获得”。17A.Apart fromBInstead ofCRegardless ofDExcept forA解析：根据下文的“Jake is also a motivational speaker”可知，除了打橄榄球之外，Jake也是一位励志演讲人。apart from“除之外(还有)”；instead of“而不是”；regardless of“不管”；except for“除之外”。18A.shareBlose CofferDdesireB解析：根据语境及下文的“I really had no fear.”可知，此处指Jake起初是带着自己没有任何可失去(lose)的东西的想法开始打橄榄球的。19A.failuresBchallengesCpetitionsDfearsB解析：Jake身有残疾，所以要面对许多生活中的挑战(challenges)，而这也使他变得更加坚强。failure“失败”；petition“竞争”；fear“恐惧”。20A.warnedBbeggedCconvincedDtaughtD解析：根据上文内容可知，此处指的是生活是不公平的，但它教会Jake不要放弃，要坚持下去。warn“警告”；beg“乞求”；convince“说服”；teach“教”。四、单句改错1With the electricity being cut off, all the machines had to stop working. 答案：去掉being2He talks about Rome as if he has been there before. 答案：hashad3To our amused, they had a quarrel about such a small thing. 答案：amusedamusement4(湖北卷)I learned that shouting and threats of punishment would result from a disaster. 答案：fromin5Though he was bad off, he looked down upon those who had a lot of money. 答案：badbadly五、单元语法v.ing作表语、定语和宾语补足语1(2018四川名校联盟测试)Phoebe received an email the other day (say) her uncle was ing to visit her.答案：saying2The guide asked us again if we had ever been to the temple (date) back to the Ming Dynasty.答案：dating3Mum，is the pair of gloves (wash) mine?Yes. You have to wear another pair.答案：being washed4He looked around and caught a man (put) his hand into the pocket of a passenger.答案：putting5The lady was so absorbed in her job that she didnt hear a customer (knock) at the door.答案：knocking
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