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Unit 4 Pygmalion第二部分： 英语知识运用（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。21. How do you find your new colleague, Sharon? _.A. Well, after quite a little effortB. Uh, never seen him beforeC. Rather disgusting, to tell the truth D. I feel very well, thanks a lot22. The two sides havent reached _ compromise and they are in _ need of more time to think about the situation.A. 不填; 不填 B. a; 不填C. 不填; the D. a; the23. Experts suggest that _ more attention in class, students might feel valued and learn more quickly. A. given B. to giveC. giving D. having given24. The TV series has a very complicated _ you could never tell whats in store for the hero next.A. character B. plotC. outcome D. procedure25. No reader _ take a book out of the reading room without the librarians permission.A. shall B. will C. must D. might 26. Mary and Lily are good friends, and they love to sit on the bank, _ to each other for hours.A. talking B. to talk C. having talked D. to have talked27. Jack married Jennifer this year, five years after he first made _ acquaintance. A. his B. her C. their D. its28. The old man carefully _ the litter and then took it to the recycling station.A. clarified B. classifiedC. divided D. separated29. The government passed a law _ food safety last year and it has gradually taken effect.A. in terms of B. in case of C. in charge of D. in favor of30. The man _ for a moment, wondering whether to accept the terms, and then nodded his head firmly.A. was hesitating B. has hesitatedC. hesitating D. hesitated31. Richard told his son to take his suit to the laundry, _ stood at the corner of the street.A. where B. who C. which D. that32. _ from the top of the mountain, the village appears rather beautiful.A. Viewing B. Viewed C. To view D. Be viewed33. Quite a number of local operas are gradually _ as few young people take interest in them.A. fading out B. running outC. dying out D. turning out34. Have you heard that Liu Tong is in hospital because of a traffic accident?Yes. If only he _ so much.A. doesnt drink B. hadnt drunkC. couldnt drink D. shouldnt have drunk35. Robert is full of _ ideas. No wonder his friends dont think he is an ordinary man.A. flexibleB. sensitiveC. commonD. extraordinary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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My brother and I were driving home together. We 36 something interesting on the way. Because of the conversation, my brother took a 37 turn.Unfortunately, the turn took 38 towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. My brother 39 the bridge toll (通行费) and drove on. He was 40 frustrated by the mistake and the needless waste of $4.When we reached an exit slipway, my brother 41 that a young guy pulled over to the side of the road. I was busy trying to 42 which way we went next when my brother pulled over and asked the guy if he needed any 43 . And he did. He had a flat tire and needed a wrench (扳手) to get it off.My brother 44 him a wrench, and then began to help him 45 the tire. The young man said that this had been a 46 week for him; earlier he had gotten into a minor car accident, and now this 47 flat on his way home from work. But he called us “a breath of fresh air” and kept 48 us because he really would have been stuck 49 we hadnt come along.After we had finished the job he thanked us 50 and pulled out $20 and 51 to give it to us. “No,” my brother said, “we were 52 supposed to get on that bridge, yet we took a wrong turn. But now we know 53 we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to 54 .”My brothers reaction in the situation is a(n) 55 for everyone and we felt so good the rest of the day.36. A. playedB. talked aboutC. saw D. listened to37. A. wrong B. left C. slow D. sudden 38. A. it B. us C. him D. me 39. A. ignored B. doubted C. paid D. refused 40. A. finally B. clearly C. surprisinglyD. unluckily 41. A. ordered B. explained C. announced D. noticed 42. A. figure out B. mark out C. point out D. carry out 43. A. advice B. help C. food D. money44. A. returned B. sold C. gave D. showed45. A. make B. change C. fix D. buy46. A. normal B. busy C. funny D. bad 47. A. severe B. dangerous C. unexpected D. disappointed 48. A. greeting B. thanking C. calling D. praising49. A. if B. after C. as D. though 50. A. again B. also C. too D. once 51. A. pretended B. waited C. tried D. agreed52. A. frequently B. sometimesC. seldom D. never53. A. when B. why C. how D. where 54. A. enjoy B. learn C. serve D. rest55. A. way B. lesson C. promise D. opportunity第三部分： 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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 Literature arts in high school were absolute torture (折磨) for me. I hated reading stories and novels that my English teacher picked only to have discussions about the stories because I didnt even understand. One day, my teacher picked The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. Because I liked this story so much, I began to read more of his work.The endings in O. Henrys stories always leave the readers surprised and his eye for detail is almost poetic and can make the readers feel as if they were part of the story. The Gift of the Magi is about a young married couple who sacrifice their only two worthy possessions to buy each other a Christmas present. This story is about true love and sacrifice. Now, many years later, I still remember this story. The Furnished Room is a horror story about the love and devotion from a young man, who is desperate to find his missing lover. The story is tragic. The Ransom of Red Chief is actually a humorous story about a kidnapping that has gone all wrong. A Retrieved Reformation tells the tale of a thief who decides to give up his criminal career and do good deeds, which is moving. These are just a few of the many, many stories that O. Henry wrote and that Ive enjoyed over these years.O. Henry was the pen name of the American writer William Sydney Porter. He was born on September 11, 1862 and died of illness on June 5, 1910. His first story was published under his pen name, O. Henry. He published hundreds of stories. In honor of O. Henrys contributions to American literature, the O. Henry Memorial Award was founded in 1918 to award the author of the best American short story. 56. Before reading The Gift of the Magi, the author _.A. had little interest in English classesB. doubted his English teachers teaching method C. disliked the reading materials picked by his teacher D. liked to discuss the stories he had read with his teacher57. Whats the main characteristic of O. Henrys stories according to the author? A. They quote lots of poems. B. They are hard to understand. C. They make people think deeply. D. They have surprising endings.58. You cant help laughing while reading _.A. The Gift of the MagiB. The Furnished RoomC. The Ransom of Red ChiefD. A Retrieved Reformation59. What can we learn about O. Henry from the text? A. He founded the O. Henry Memorial Award.B. An award was named after his pen name. C. His first story was written in 1862.D. He died of illness at the age of 56.B Wilmington offers a lot of great events for people of all ages. From $1 movies at Mayfaire to free movies at Wrightsville Beach, there is plenty to do to keep your little ones and yourself busy, without breaking your budget. Mayfaire Events Mayfaire has free concerts every Friday evening behind World Market and Ulta from 6 p.m. until dark. Bring chairs and blankets and food for a dinner picnic. $1 movies will be shown on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m. at Regal Mayfaire Stadium from June 14 to Aug. 11. Please see the website for a list of movies: .Wrightsville Beach Events Free Family Movie Night at Wrightsville Beach Park every Wednesday from June 16 to Aug. 15. Movies start at dusk. A list of movies appears at . Call 910-256-7925 for more information. Sounds of Summer Concert hosted by WECT every other Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. from June 29 to Aug. 28.Downtown Wilmington Concert Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place every Friday at 6 p.m. from June 16 to Aug. 15. See the following link for a list of bands: . Local performers will be performing “Much Ado about Nothing” at the newly built Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Call 910-399-2878 for more information. All shows are free to the public, although donations are accepted. Other The new Hanover County Public Library will have autumn book clubs for all ages beginning Sep. 10. Children will receive free packets of prizes and local coupons (优惠劵) for signing up. Barnes & Noble, the largest book retailer (零售商) in the United States, also has a free reading program for children. Ask for a book list and return it upon completion in order to receive a free book for your child. Click here for a list of the books: .60. If you are available on Aug. 20, which of the following should you check?A. Mayfaire Events.B. Wrightsville Beach Events. C. Downtown Wilmington Concert.D. Other.61. We can learn from the text that _.A. $1 movies will be shown three times a weekB. free movies will be shown at 8 in the evening C. the ticket for “Much Ado about Nothing” is very cheapD. WECT will host the Downtown Sundown Concert Series62. If you are interested in music, you can visit _. A. B. C. D. 63. If you hand in the book list upon completion, youll receive _.A. a ticket for a program B. packets of prizesC. local coupons D. a free bookC Many parents of preschoolers (学龄前儿童) struggle with their childrens fears of real and imaginary creatures. A new study offers some ideas on how they can better manage their childrens worries. The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of California, Davis, appears in the journal Child Development.Researchers studied about 50 4, 5, and 7yearolds in an effort to identify strategies that can be carried out by children. The children listened to a series of short stories. Each story featured a child alone or with another person who came into contact with something that looked like a real or an imaginary frightening creature, such as a snake or a ghost. Children were asked to predict how intensely (强烈地) afraid each of the children in the stories was, to give a reason why each child felt that way, and to offer a way to help the child in the story feel less afraid.In situations in which a childs fear was caused by real creatures, the researchers found, children would rather do something than think positive thoughts. In these situations, boys more often suggested fighting, while girls more often wanted to avoid the creature. They also found that between ages 4 and 7, children showed more understanding that peoples thoughts and beliefs can both cause and reduce fear. While preschoolers tended to suggest pretending the imaginary creature was friendly, older children tended to suggest reminding themselves what the reality was. Therefore, the researchers say, preschoolers may benefit from seeing things in a more positive light, while older children may do better when they focus on whats real and whats not.“These results should help parents by reminding them to keep in mind their childrens ageappropriate abilities when helping them deal with their fears, particularly fears of imaginary creatures,” according to the researchers. 64. What can we learn about the research?A. Children were asked to imagine frightening creatures.B. Children were offered a way to help them feel less afraid.C. Researchers intended to find what caused childrens fears.D. Researchers provided children with a series of short stories.65. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?A. Older children have more positive thoughts on life than preschoolers.B. Older children tend to avoid real things that have caused their fears.C. Preschoolers are likely to believe imaginary creatures are good and kind.D. Preschoolers cannot understand why peoples thoughts can make them afraid.66. According to the researchers, the results of the study should help _.A. parents choose the right books for childrenB. parents deal better with their childrens fearsC. children identify whats real and whats not D. children improve their age-appropriate abilities D The career of Henrik Ibsen was directly influenced by his childhood. In later years, the great playwright remembered only a cruel, angry father, forced by business defeats to move the family to an old farm outside Skien, Norway. Ibsens mother, no longer welcomed in the homes of her wealthy friends, started to suffer from depression. At sixteen, the young Ibsen left home, working as an apprentice (学徒) in Grimstad. Failure, for Ibsen, became a way of life. Catalina, his first literary attempt, was impossible to sell. The privately printed book was eventually sold as packing paper to a grocer. Ibsen sought admission to the university in Oslo but failed the entrance examinations. He tried a career as a journalist, without success. As a stage manager, first in Bergen, then in Oslo, he did better, but lost the latter job when the theater closed down. The experience was not altogether wasted. At Bergen, Ibsens agreement required him to provide one new play each year, and although none of the five he produced was well received, the requirement forced him to learn the techniques of his trade. In 1864, Ibsen took his wife and baby son to Rome, Italy, where they spent five years living in poor conditions. On the edge of starvation, he wrote Brand, dealing with the subject he knew best: failure. Six months after he sent Brand to Danish publishers, his fortunes had changed completely. The play was brought out in March, 1866, becoming an immediate success. With Brand and Peer Gynt, written in the same period, Ibsen won recognition at last. Awarded an annual fixed payment and the title of national poet by Norway, he dropped his shabby clothes and became a welldressed, neatly barbered, distinguished writer. 67. Which of the following best describes Ibsens childhood?A. Lonely. B. Peaceful. C. Unhappy. D. Surprising. 68. Ibsen benefited a lot from his experience as _.A. an apprentice B. a university studentC. a journalist D. a stage manager 69. Ibsens first successful work was written in _.A. Grimstad B. Bergen C. Oslo D. Rome 70. What can we learn from the text? A. One is never too old to learn.B. Experience is the best teacher.C. Failure is the mother of success. D. Wisdom is better than gold or silver.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Stick to your exercise programIve discovered that the key to my happiness is my determination to make and keep my resolutions. I follow dozens of resolutions. And theyve made a real difference in the happiness of my everyday life. 71 Exercise is a key to good health. For me, it has always been important to make me feel cheerful. In fact, when Im feeling blue, one of the best ways to shake the mood is to exercise. 72 Im interested in the question of why some people are able to stick to resolutions, and some people arent. 73 Take me. I know that exercise is an important element of a happy life for me. Yet I have seldom exercised recently. Often, when I have a lot of work, I skip the gym as a way of proving my hard work to myself. “Look, Im working so hard, I cant even find time to exercise.” Sometimes, its hard to avoid. 74 So, how to do better? I have a friend who is a yoga instructor. I asked him if he recognized any warning signs in people who are likely not to stick to a resolution to keep exercising. 75 Read on, and if you recognize yourself in the statements below, you may need to make a special effort to stick to a program. “This time, Im really going to stick to it! I mean it!” “Im thinking that maybe I might join this class.” “I have to start tomorrow. No delay!”A. There are a lot of factors, of course.B. Make up your mind to keep exercising.C. He agreed that there are indeed some.D. A trip to the gym can cheer you up completely.E. One resolution that many people make and break is to exercise.F. Also, exercising makes