高中英语Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained--Project Telling a mysterious story 同步练习

Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained-Project Telling a mysterious story 同步练习I. 热身题：In many remote areas of the world, there have been Yeti sightings. Do you believe that such a creature exists? Is it possible that the man-like creature is an unknown animal?II. 根据首字母提示或中文提示补全单词：1. My wife and I have s_ tastes in music.2. The north pole is a r_ part of the world.3. As a Chinese he looks very handsome but has a h_ chest.4. Who left these muddy f_ on the kitchen floor?5. I am c_ of his guilt. (= I am c_ that he is guilty.)6. He smokes twenty cigarettes a day on an/the a_.7. When did the world come into e_.8. He gave a _ (描述) of what he had seen.9. The speed of the horses along the track was simply _ (惊人的)10. You cant _ (可能) run a mile in two minutes.11. I am just getting my _(体力) back again after my illness.12. I cannot _ (养活) my wife and children on such a small salary.III. 单句改错：1. The man in white went straightly to the heads office and knocked at the door loudly.2. No evidence of human things were discovered on any of the islands so far.3. All the Chinese doctors took turn at treating the injured people, but still many more were waiting outsides.4. If you take only one coin at one time, it will take you twenty years to take all of them away.5. As you see, about 60 percent of the apple have gone bad and it cant be eaten.IV. 阅读理解：AMountain lions live in mountainous areas of the western United States. Lately, however, people have reported seeing them in quiet neighborhoods all across the country! Usually considered shy and seldom seen, these lions are becoming more noticeable. In addition, the lions appear to be moving east. They were even reported in the suburbs (郊区) of Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago.It seems certain that these “kings of the mountains” are moving. Why? Scientists are not sure. Some think that as the mountain lion population increases in the west, younger wild cats are leaving the area. These cats are searching for new homes and new places for food.“The young males are looking for new homes,” says Lynn Sadler, who is the director of the Mountain Lion Foundation in Sacramento, Calif. “People tend to create too many barriers (障碍), such as buildings, fences, roads, and noise. As the mountain lions seek new places and food and water sources (水源) , these barriers get in their way.”The sightings have made people increasingly watchful. Sometimes the “mountain lions” that people report seeing turn out to be large dogs or even house cats. But at least a few of the meetings have been real. The building of new roads, the growing of suburbs and the growing popularity of outdoor activities are all increasing the chances that people in various parts of the country may meet up with a mountain lion.Because many people are concerned about the reappearance of the American lion, an expert outlined some ways they can avoid attracting the wild cats: Never leave pets or pet food outside; properly care for farm animals; and plan public land use to enable the lions to move safely from one place to another.“To be fair,” says the expert, “mountain lions are trying to regain their homes. They were here first. Now we need to find ways we can live together.”1. Mountain lions are moving probably because .A. the suburbs of big cities are peaceful and quietB. more roads are being built into the mountainsC. the number of the lions increases in the westD. young lions are seeking new partners2. According to the passage, it is clear that .A. the reported sightings of mountain lions have not been provedB. people walking in the country may come across a lionC. fences have been built to protect the lionsD. mountain lions prefer populated areas3. To avoid attracting mountain lions, people are advised .A. to build more roads for the lions to move safelyB. to keep a close watch on their farm animalsC. not to stay outdoorsD. not to raise pets4. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Mountain Lions in Unlikely PlacesB. Measures Taken to Avoid LionsC. Number of Sightings Going UpD. Mountain Lions Moving WestBLetter to Editor of TV WeeklyDear Sir/Madam,I read Alison Burnhams review of when we were 12, and I do not agree with her. I thought the programme was wonderful I found the old news pictures really interesting they helped to bring to life the stories the people were telling.The programme reminds me of many things from my own childhood. For example, one day when I was about five, I was going to school on the bus by myself (this was the late 1960s). My mother had given me exactly the right money for a return ticket. I held out my hand with the money in it one big coin on top of one little coin. The bus conductor took the big top coin only and she gave me a ticket, but it was a pink one for a single journey. I needed a white one for a return journey, but I was too frightened to say anything. When school finished for the day, I couldnt catch the bus home I had to walk. As a grown up, whenever Ive been in a situation where I need to say something or take some action, this early memory of my bus ride comes back to me, and Im able to take control of the situation.I would like to say to the director, Bret Chrysler, carry on making this kind of programme. Too much TV these days is quiz shows and so called “reality programmes”. I appreciate the human story that can make me laugh and cry.Yours faithfully,Chris Daniels5. What is Chris Daniels purpose of writing this letter?A. To persuade Bret Chrysler to turn away from quiz shows.B. To entertain other readers with old news pictures.C. To express his appreciation of the programme.D. To have his story told on the programme.6. Chris Daniels tells the story about the bus ticket to _ .A. describe how painful his early experience wasB. draw a direct response from Alison BurnhamC. show how the programme made him thinkD. teach the readers of TV W