課時訓(xùn)練(二十一)Units 1314(九全)(限時:30分鐘).閱讀理解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(國會) 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.理論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(腦震蕩).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(長曲棍球) 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.語法填空閱讀下面材料,在空白處填入1個恰當(dāng)?shù)脑~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。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).信息摘錄閱讀短文,然后在文后表格內(nèi)完成內(nèi)容摘要,每空不超過三個詞。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.參考答案. 主旨大意 每年八月的第一個星期天是國際友誼節(jié)。本文主要介紹了國際友誼節(jié)的由來以及人們是如何慶祝這個節(jié)日的。1.C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第二句“It is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year.”可知,國際友誼節(jié)是在每年八月的第一個星期天。故選C。2.B段落大意題。通讀第二段內(nèi)容可知,該段主要講述了國際友誼節(jié)的由來。故選B。3.C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四、五、六、七段的內(nèi)容可知,作者介紹了四種為慶祝這個節(jié)日所做的很酷的事情。故選C。4.A詞義猜測題。根據(jù)第二段第一句以及畫線詞后面的“in 1935”可以判斷,國際友誼節(jié)起初是由美國國會在1935年提出的,作為紀(jì)念朋友的節(jié)日。故選A。5.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段第一句“International Friendship Day is celebrated by giving friends gifts and cards.”可知選B。.主旨大意 本文是一篇記敘文,講述了一個五音不全的男孩在打曲棍球時不幸腦部受傷后得了腦震蕩,從此不能運動,卻突然能夠彈奏13種樂器的故事。6.D根據(jù)后半句“he has never learned music”可知,他從沒學(xué)過音樂,與前一句“now can play 13 instruments”形成轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。故選D。7.A根據(jù)上文小男孩喜愛運動并夢想成為職業(yè)長曲棍球選手可知,他對音樂沒有興趣。have no interest in sth. 意為“對某事不感興趣”。故選A。8.D句意:他真的沒有音樂天賦。A項意為“問題”,B項意為“困難”,C項意為“樂器”,D項意為“天賦”。故選D。9.C根據(jù)上文“When he played lacrosse with a local team in Grade Six”可知,當(dāng)他上六年級時有一次打長曲棍球時向后摔倒了。動作發(fā)生在過去,使用一般過去時。故選C。10.D句意:他向后摔倒,后腦勺著地。D項against符合句意。故選D。11.A句意:我記著從地上起來之后就感覺很恍惚。remember doing sth.意為“記著做過某事”;get up意為“起來”,A項符合句意。故選A。12.B根據(jù)上下文可知,只是“我感覺起來之后很恍惚,并沒有意識到有一些糟糕的事情會發(fā)生”。故選B。13.D根據(jù)下文“他照做了,但是不幸的是他又一次摔倒,傷到了頭,并被送去了醫(yī)院”可以推斷出,醫(yī)生告訴他可以繼續(xù)回到比賽場地。故選D。14.A句意:不幸的是,他的頭部又受到了幾次重重的撞擊。a couple of意為“幾個”,another表示“另一個、再一個”,符合句意。故選A。15.D根據(jù)上下文可知,醫(yī)生告訴他不能再運動了,但是有好的一面,就是他新被發(fā)現(xiàn)的技能。A項意為“愛好”,B項意為“疾病”,C項意為“習(xí)慣”,D項意為“技能”。故選D。.16.crossing17.safely18.less convenient19.When20.why21.traffic22.spent23.difficult24.across25.happening.26.develop ideas27.share ideas28.on time29.Northern Bank30.bring out