Unit 4 Be a better person!（提高模块练习）-【中职专用】高二英语同步精品课堂（教科版2021·基础模块第二册）

Unit 4 Be a better person! 提高模块 一、语法运用 (  ) 1. ________ did she go to see her father, ________ did she want her father to come.       A. Either, or         B. Not, only         C. No sooner, than      D. Neither, nor (  ) 2. She didn’t go to school yesterday, _____ he had hurt her legs while climbing the mountain.       A. but              B. however          C. or                 D. for (  ) 3. You can study ________ Chinese ________ English.       A. not only, but       B. either, or         C. both, or             D. only, and (  ) 4. Tom works very hard, ________ his family is still very poor.       A. yet               B. for              C. so                 D. and (  ) 5. ________ you ________ your parents go with us.       A. Either, or          B. Both, or          C. Either, nor          D. Not, but (  ) 6. Some are reading newspapers, ________ others are playing basketball.       A. or                B. for              C. so                 D. while (  ) 7. We want ________ high speed ________ good marks.       A. both, said          B. Either, or         C. neither, nor         D. not, also but (  ) 8. In spring it is ________ hot ________ cold here.       A. both, and          B. either, or          C. neither, nor         D. not only, but (  ) 9. Maybe he has gone home, ________ he is in his office.       A. or                B. but               C. nor               D. yet (  ) 10. You can ________ stay at home ________ go out to play.       A. either, or           B. both, and          C. so, that            D. as, as (  ) 11. I help him ________ he helps me. We help each other.       A. but                B. and               C. or                D. for (  ) 12. Don’t play football here, ________ you may break the window.s.       A. or                 B. but                C. and              D. so (  ) 13. Jim was very hungry ________ he ate all the cakes.       A. and              B. but            C. so           D. or (  ) 14. Hurry up, ________ we’ll e late for the concert.       A. and              B. but            C. so           D. or (  ) 15. The nurse is very tired ________ she is still working very hard.       A. but               B. and            C. or          D. if (  ) 16. Li Lei passed his father this cup ________ asked for some more tea.       A. but               B. and            C. of          D. if (  ) 17. Are you going to play basketball ________ football this afternoon?       A. and               B. or             C. but         D. so (  ) 18. He speaks not only English ________ also French.       A. and                B. but           C. or          D. that (  ) 19. He likes sports ________ Jim enjoys reading.       A. When              B. while          C. then        D. or (  ) 20. Go straight along the street, turn to the left at the end of the street and ________ you’ll fine the post office.       A. then                B. so            C. but         D. yet (  ) 21. She came here, ________ she didn’t see me.       A. so                  B. but           C. and         D. or (  ) 22. Jim likes getting up early, ________ his sister doesn’t.       A. and                 B. or            C. so          D. but (  ) 23. He got up late this morning, ________ he was late for school.       A. so                  B. but            C. while       D. yet (  ) 24. Are you free ________ busy this evening?       A. and                 B. but            C. or          D. then (  ) 25. They are not apples, ________ pears.       A. and                 B. yet             C. but         D. so (  ) 26. Jim is good at maths. ________ is Kate.       A. So                  B. And            C. But          D. Then (  ) 27. He didn’t do his homework, ________ his teacher was very angry.       A. but                  B. yet             C. or           D. so (  ) 28. Get up early, ________ you’ll be late for school.       A. but                  B. so              C. or          D. and (  ) 29. Hurry up, ________ you’ll catch the early bus.       A. but                  B. and             C. so          D. or (  ) 30. We may take Grandma Li to hospital, ________ we are busy.       A. and                 B. but              C. so          D. or (  ) 31. I went there by plane, ________ he went there by car.       A. and                 B. but              C. so          D. or (  ) 32. He made faces in class ________ we laughed.       A. and                 B. but              C. so          D. or (  ) 33. I was ill, ________ I stayed at home.       A. and                 B. so               C. but         D. or (  ) 34. He was late, ________ was she.       A. and                 B. so               C. but         D. or (  ) 35. She can’t swim, ________ can be.       A. nor                 B. or               C. so          D. but (  ) 36. ________ he ________ I know about this accident because it was kept as a secret.       A. Both, nor            B. Neither, nor       C. Both, and    D. Neither, or (  ) 37. ________ Tuesday ________ Wednesday is OK. I’ll be free these days.       A. Both, and            B. Either, or         C. Both, and    D. So, that (  ) 38. ________ John ________ Ann were ill yesterday.       A. Neither, nor          B. Either, or          C. Both, and    D. So, that (  ) 39. The shop is new, ________ it has been open only for three days.       A. for                 B. and               C. but         D. so (  ) 40. His face turned red ________ he felt shy.       A. for             B. but          C. so           D. and (  ) 41. He never drinks ________ smokes.       A. and            B. but          C. or           D. so (  ) 42. Call a taxi, ________ you won’t be ale to catch the underground train.       A. and            B. or            C. but         D. so (  ) 43. Li Lei found a watch in the street, ________ he picked it up.       A. or             B. but           C. and         D. so (  ) 44. You needn’t sweep the floor, ________ it’s very clean.       A. and            B. but           C. or          D. for (  ) 45. Chinese dishes are delicious, ________ cooking takes a lot of time.       A. for             B. so            C. but         D. and (  ) 46. Neither of them is in good health, ________ both work very hard.       A. and             B. but           C. then         D. so (  ) 47. Tom works very hard, ________ he still failed in the exam.       A. yet              B. so            C. and         D. or (  ) 48. The sky was clear, ________ the sun was shining.       A. but              B. and           C. or          D. for (  ) 49. Hide behind the tree, ________ he will see and catch you.       A. and              B. or            C. but         D. yet (  ) 50. I felt tired after the work, ________ I took a long rest.       A. so               B. but           C. for          D. or (  ) 51. I hate smoking, ________ I don’t like drinking, either.       A. though           B. but           C. and          D. for (  ) 52. Hurry up, ________ you’ll be lat for the early bus.       A. and              B. then          C. but          D. or (  ) 53. The man lives simply, for he ________ for a long time.       A. has been out of work                B. has lost his works     C. was out of his work                 D. was lost his job (  ) 54. Everyone is here, ________ Li Lei isn’t.       A. or               B. but           C. and          D. yet (  ) 55. I am a student ________ my brother is a doctor.       A. or               B. yet           C. and          D. so (  ) 56. He didn’t answer her, ________ he asked her a question.       A. that              B. if            C. or           D. yet (  ) 57. Everyone in our class has finished their homework, ________ Lin Tao didn’t.       A. but              B. or            C. and          D. so (  ) 58. Work harder, ________ you’ll catch up with the others.       A. and              B. but           C. or            D. so (  ) 59. They bought her a present, ________ she liked it very much.       A. and              B. but           C. or            D. so (  ) 60. This is our first lesson, ________ I don’t know all your names.       A. and              B. but            C. or           D. so (  ) 61. I’m poor, ________ I always enjoy myself.       A. and          B. but          C. or            D. so (  ) 62. I want to go shopping this afternoon. What about you? ________ do I.       A. So           B. Neither       C. Only         D. But (  ) 63. ________ you ________ I are students.       A. Not only…but also    B. Either…or      C. Both…and     D. Neither…nor 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A 16. B 17. B 18. B 19. B 20. A 21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. A 36. B 37. C 38. C 39. A 40. D 41. C 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. C 56. D 57 A 58. A 59. A 60. D 61. B 62. A 63.C 二、情景对话 A     —Excuse me， can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is？     —____1____     —Where is the nearest restaurant， please？     —Oh， the restaurant？ The nearest one is the City Restaurant. ___2___     —I‘m ——er—— I’m afraid I don‘t quite ……you see， ____3____     —I see. Simply walk two blocks straight ahead， then turn left， and the City Restaurant is about 10 metres ahead. ____4____     —Can I take a bus？     —Of course you can. but ____5____ It‘s only a few minutes’ walk.     —Thank you very much.     —Not at all.     A. What did you say？     B. I‘m a total stranger here.     C. You can‘t miss it.     D. I beg your pardon？     E. It‘s just opposite the No. 5 Department Store.     F. I don‘t think it is necessary. G. It‘s not very far. 【答案】对话大意：问路。     1. 选 D.这从此空上下两句的内容可以看出—即下句重复了上句的内容。注意：从含义上看似乎选 A 也行， 但从交际的得体性来看， 却不能选 A（为选它不礼 貌）。     2. 选 E.对话中一方要想找 the nearest restaurant， 另一方告诉他The nearest one is the City Restaurant. 接下来要说明的显然应是其具体位置， 故选 E.     3. 选 B.上文对方已将 the nearest restaurant 的具体位置说得清清楚楚， 而这 位问路人还是吞吞吐吐地说 I‘m ——er—— I’m afraid I don‘t quite ……这说 明他对此地很不熟悉， 故选 B.     4. 选 C.这是在为别人指路时的常用语， 其意有二：一是因为自己把对方要找的地 方已介绍得一清二楚， 估计对方不会找不到； 二是结束自己的“引路”。     5. 选 F.问路人问 Can I take a bus？ 对方先是肯定地回答说：Of course you can. 但接着他又用 but 来转折， 从逻辑上讲 but 后面的内容大概应该是“不 乘车”之类的意思， 再联系下文的 It‘s only a few minutes’ walk. 此空选 F 就很显然了。 B     —Hello. Can I speak to Wu Ming please？     —____1____     —Hello， Wu Ming. This is Wang Hong. Sorry to ring you so late in the evening， but I’ve only just got home.     —____2____ What‘s the news？     —I‘d like to ask you about some stamps. Do you still have the cock year stamp？ You had it when I last saw you.     —I‘m afraid I don’t have it. I sold it last week.     —____3____     —I‘m sorry. I didn’t know you wanted it. ____4____     —Yes， please. Thank you. It‘s very kind of you.     —____5____     —Thank you very much.     —Bye-bye.     A. Do you like collecting stamps so much？     B. That‘s all right.     C. Sorry， Wu Ming is out.     D. Do you want me to find one for you？     E. Oh， what a pity！     F. Yes， speaking. G. OK， I‘ll ring you if I have any news. 【答案】对话大意：Wang Dong 打电话给他的朋友 Wu Ming 询问是否有“鸡票”（cock year stamp）。     1. 选 F.这是一个省略句， 完整形式为 Yes， this is Wu Ming speaking. 假若仅 从上文来看， 选 C 也是可以的。但从下文的 Hello，Wu Ming. 来看， 对方接电 话的显然就是 Wu Ming， 所以只能选 F.     2. 选 B.此题主要考查对“道歉”的回答。     3. 选 E.从上文来看， Wang Hong 想要的“鸡票”， 他的朋友本来曾经有一张， 但 不巧却在上一个星期卖掉了， 所以此时他发出 Oh， what a pity！这样的感叹就 是顺理成章的事了。     4. 选 D / 5. 选 G.这其中一个重要线索就是这两空后面的答语均出现了Thank you. 这样的感谢性的话， 这说明这两空的内容必定是对对方有益或有所帮助， 而在备 选项中只有 D 和 G 两项合此意。到底是先选 D 还是先选 G 呢？从逻辑上看应 该是先选 D 后选 G，因为一般来， 应该是先问对方是否需要去找， 待对方回答 后， 再去具体找并告诉对方等消息。另外， 第 4 题后面的 Yes， please 也多少 暗示上句应是一个一般疑问句。G 呢？从逻辑上看应 该是先选 D 后选 G， 因为一般来， 应该是先问对方是否需要去找， 待对方回答 后， 再去具体找并告诉对方等消息。另外，第 4 题后面的 Yes，please 也多少 暗示上句应是一个一般疑问句。 三、完型填空 A group of homeless children in the Indian capital—— New Delhi publish a newspaper. It tells about their own 1 . It is called Balaknama, which means “children’s voice”. It is written and 2 by children. About 10,000 people 3 it. The children write about poverty, child labor, underage marriages and drugs. When 4 arrive and the team sits down to select stories, lots of fights 5 . They argue, “This story will have more impact than that story.” So there are a lot of 6 before the final 7 goes to print. The newspaper has 70 8 in several states and 14 in the capital. All of the reporters, editors and managers are 9 children. Many of their parents are 10 and cannot read or write. The children now earn money, and many of them 11 classes online that may help them find a job. The newspaper is published every month. It has eight pages. In 2002, when it began 12 , the newspaper was published four times a year. It has 13 the lives of many of the children who publish it, and hopes to 14 the lives of thousands of others. Non- governmental organizations and charity groups 15 the newspaper. Sanjay Gupta leads a group that helps the children and 16 money to the newspaper. “They feel very encouraged when people 17 them. I think this is a really 18 tool to empower them.” said he. The newspaper costs about three cents. That is less than the 19 of a small cup of tea in India. 20 , the small cost gives the children hope that they will someday have a home and a job. 1. A. families B. parents C. lives D. hopes 2. A. edited B. sold C. bought D. told 3. A. join B. read C. cover D. run 4. A. messages B. papers C. reports D. events 5. A. break out B. give out C. work out D. start out 6. A. problems B. questions C. debates D. actions 7. A. decision B. selection C. subject D. discussion 8. A. reporters B. actors C. managers D. children 9. A. homeless B. strict C. energetic D. organized 10. A. patient B. healthy C. jobless D. careless 11. A. attend B. discover C. create D. found 12. A. operations B. designs C. reaction D. performance 13. A. recorded B. changed C. treated D. replaced 14. A. improve B. enlarge C. reform D. choose 15. A. supply B. adopt C. copy D. support 16. A. lends B. pays C. donates D. returns 17. A. appreciate B. refuse C. believe D. invite 18. A. useless B. powerful C. grateful D. unnecessary 19. A. shape B. quality C. taste D. price 20. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Besides D. However 【答案】本文是一篇记叙文。一群无家可归的孩子在印度首都新德里出版了一份报纸。 它讲述了他们自己的生活。 当人们欣赏它们的时候，他们感到很受鼓舞。人们的鼓励和捐赠可以帮助他们。 1. C 考查名词。 A. families 家庭;B. parents 父母;C. lives 生活; D. hopes 希望。 根 据“ group of homeless children in the Indian capital——New Delhi publish a newspaper It tells about their own 1 ”和第三段第一句“The children write about poverty,child labor, underage marriages and drugs.”可知,一群无家可归的孩子在印度首都新德里出版了一份报纸。它讲述了他们自己的生活。故选C。 2. A 考查动词。A. edited编辑;B. sold 卖;C. bought 买;D. told 告诉。 根 据“It is called Balaknama,which means ‘children’s voice’. It is written and 2 by children About 10,000 people 3 it ”可知，这份报纸被称为 Balaknama，意思是“孩子们的声音”。它是由儿童编写和编辑的。故选 A。 3. B 考查动词。A. join 加入;B. read 阅读;C. cover 覆盖;D. run 跑。根据这份报纸被称为 Balaknama,意思是“孩子们的声音”。它是由儿童编写和编辑的。大约有一万人读它。表示“读报”，故选B。 4. C 考查名词。 A. messages 信息;B. papers 论文;C. reports 报告;D. events 活动,事件。 孩子们自己写贫困、童工、未成年人婚姻和毒品内容的报告，当有了报告内容，团队坐下来选择故事时，也会发生争吵。故选C。 5. A 考查动词词组。 A. break out 爆发,发生;B. give out 分发,发出;C. work out 解决;D. start out 出发，着手进行。此处指团队一起选择故事时，有不同的意见，也会发生很多争吵。故选 A。 6. C 考查名词。 A. problems 问题;B. questions 提问;C. debates 辩论;D. actions 行动。根据“They argue, ‘This story will have more impact than that story. ’”可知这是孩子们的争论，在最终的评选结果出来之前有很多关于选题的争论。与上文的fights 呼应,故选C。 7. B 考查名词。 A. decision 决定;B. selection 挑选;C. subject 科目,主题;D. discussion 讨论。 报纸要刊登的内容在最终的评选结果出来之前还有很多争论，此处指最终评选，故选 B。 8. A 考查名词。 A. reporters 记者;B. actors 演员;C. managers 经理;D. children 孩子。 与上文孩子们自己编写和编辑可知，这家报纸在几个州有 70 名记者，在首都有 14 名记者。指报社的记者，故选 A。 9. A 考查形容词。A. homeless 无家可归的;B. strict 严格的; C. energetic 精力充沛的;D. organized 有组织的。根据“A group of homeless children in the Indian capital——New Delhi publish a newspaper.”可知，所有的记者、编辑和经理都是无家可归的孩子。故选 A。 10. C 考查形容词。 A. patient 耐心的;B. healthy 健康的;C. jobless 失业的;D. careless 粗心的。 根据“The children now earn money”可知许多孩子的父母不会读写，没有工作，现在靠孩子们挣钱养家。故选C。 11. A 考查动词。A. attend 参加,上(课);B. discover 发现;C. create 创造;D. found建立,创立。 根据“classes online that may help them find a job”可知，许多孩子在网上上课，这可能会帮助他们找到工作。故选 A。 12. A 考查名词。 A. operations 运作,运营;B. designs 设计;C. reaction 回应;D. performance 表现。 根据“In 2002, when it began 12 , the newspaper was published four times a year.”可知,2002 年,当它开始运作时，报纸一年出版四次。故选 A。 13. B 考查动词。 A. recorded 记录; B. changed 改变;C. treated 对待,治疗;D. replaced 替代。 报纸改变了许多出版它的孩子的生活，并希望改善成千上万其他孩子的生活。B项符合句意。故选B。 14. A 考查动词。 A. improve 提高,改善;B. enlarge 扩大;C. reform 改革;D. choose 选择。 报纸改变了许多出版它的孩子的生活，并希望改善成千上万其他孩子的生活。故选 A。 15. D 考查动词。 A. supply 提供;B. adopt 采取,收养;C. copy复制;D. support支持。 与上句报纸改善孩子们的生活呼应，此处指一些非政府组织和慈善团体支持这份报纸。故选 D。 16. C 考查动词。 A. lends 借出; B. pays 支付;C. donates 捐献;D. returns归还,返回。 与上文一些非政府组织和慈善团体支持这份报纸呼应，Sanjay Gupta 领导着一个帮助儿童的组织,并向该报捐款。故选C。 17. A 考查动词。A. appreciate 欣赏;B. refuse 拒绝;C. believe 相信;D. invite 邀请。 当人们欣赏他们的报纸的时候，孩子们感到很受鼓舞。故选 A。 18. B 考查形容词。 A. useless 无用的;B. powerful 强大的;C. grateful 感激的;D. unnecessary 不必要的。当人们欣赏他们的报纸的时候，孩子们感到很受鼓舞。这是一个非常有力的工具，可以帮助他们。故选 B。 19. D 考查名词。 A. shape 形状;B. quality质量,品质;C. taste 味道,品味;D. price 价格。 此处指报纸比印度一小杯茶的价格还低。故选D。 20. D 考查副词。 A. Therefore 因此;B. Meanwhile 与此同时;C. Besides 另外;D. However 然而。报纸的价格比印度一小杯茶的价格还低。然而，这种消费给了孩子们希望，他们有一天会有一个家和一份工作。此处上下句是一种转折关系，故选 D。 四、阅读理解 A Every year on Sept. 30, translators around the world celebrate International Translation Day. In 2023, under the theme “Translation unveils the many faces of humanity”, we dug into the various aspects of translation through the stories of one individual. In the view of Xie Cun, a lecturer at Beijing Foreign Studies University, translators are like tour guides in the world of literature. “A good guide doesn’t stand in front of the scenery talking endlessly but uses their knowledge and experience to lead tourists to the best viewpoints, offering explanations when necessary, and allowing tourists to experience the rest on their own,” he said. “I believe good translators do the same.” Xie’s opinion comes from his eight years of experience as a literary translator. Over his career, Xie has translated many literary works. Xie’s journey into literary translation began with his cross-linguistic (跨语言学的) academic (学术的) background. During his undergraduate studies in Chinese language and literature, he discovered the power of translation. “I noticed that the same sentence could be translated in a moving way by one person but in an inactive manner by another. This comparison inspired me to give it a shot,” Xie explained. After completing his undergraduate degree, Xie chose to pursue translation as his master’s major, focusing on research and practice in the field. For Xie, the combination of two languages can create amazing connections, spreading language with new possibilities. “Literary creation can only shape one author. However, literary translation allows me to become countless authors, shaping a new self through the collision (碰撞) of different voices,” he said. “I hope that the young people who are about to begin the path of literary translation can protect modern Chinese language with love and responsibility, contributing to the growth of our language and literature with the nutrients (营养物) of foreign literature,” he said. 1．What is the function of Paragraph 1? A．To tell readers about a festival. B．To introduce the topic of the text. C．To attract readers’ interests in translation. D．To stress several different aspects of translation. 2．What is a translator’s duty according to Xie Cun? A．To employ their professional skills. B．To give listeners more thinking space. C．To contribute to better communication. D．To translate as many works as possible. 3．How did Xie Cun find translation changeable? A．By reading many literary works. B．By comparing different versions of translation. C．By translating the same sentence in various ways. D．By majoring in literary translation and linguistics. 4．Who are Xie’s words in the last paragraph aimed at? A．Translators desiring to broaden their horizons. B．Researchers who are working on the translation skills. C．Young people who will get down to literary translation. D．Professional translators experienced in literary translation. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2023年国际翻译日的主题“翻译揭示人性的多面性”，并通过北京外国语大学讲师谢存的视角，阐述了翻译的重要性及其个人的翻译经历和感受。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Every year on Sept. 30, translators around the world celebrate International Translation Day. In 2023, under the theme “Translation unveils the many faces of humanity”, we dug into the various aspects of translation through the stories of one individual. (每年的9月30日，世界各地的翻译家都会庆祝国际翻译日。2023年，我们将以“翻译揭示人性的多面性”为主题，通过一个人的故事，深入探讨翻译的方方面面。)”可知，段中提到世界各地的译者在每年的9月30日庆祝国际翻译日，而2023的国际翻译日将通过一个人的故事来讨论翻译的各个方面。这清楚地为本文的主题——翻译及其意义——提供了介绍和背景，起到引入主题的作用。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中谢存的话“A good guide doesn’t stand in front of the scenery talking endlessly but uses their knowledge and experience to lead tourists to the best viewpoints, offering explanations when necessary, and allowing tourists to experience the rest on their own (一个好的导游不会站在风景面前滔滔不绝地讲，而是用自己的知识和经验把游客带到最好的景点，必要时提供解释，让游客自己体验剩下的部分)”和“I believe good translators do the same. (我相信优秀的翻译也是如此。)”可知，谢存把翻译比作文学世界中的导游，他说一个好的翻译不是站在风景面前滔滔不绝地讲，而是用自己的知识和经验把游客带到最好的景点，必要时提供解释，让游客自己去体验剩下的部分。这表明，译者的职责是提供指导，同时给听者自己的思考和探索留有余地。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中谢存的话“I noticed that the same sentence could be translated in a moving way by one person but in an inactive manner by another. This comparison inspired me to give it a shot, (我注意到同一个句子可以被一个人翻译得很感人，而被另一个人翻译得很平淡。这种对比激发了我去尝试一下)”可知，通过比较不同版本的翻译，谢存发现翻译是变化的。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中谢存的话“I hope that the young people who are about to begin the path of literary translation can protect modern Chinese language with love and responsibility, contributing to the growth of our language and literature with the nutrients (营养物) of foreign literature (希望即将踏上文学翻译之路的年轻人，用爱和责任守护现代汉语，用外国文学的养分，为我国语言文学的成长做出贡献)”可知，谢存的话是讲给愿意从事文学翻译的年轻人听的。故选C项。 B The Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟) lie on the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong. They occupy 1 km from east to west, and hold 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues. As excellent examples of rock-cut architecture（建筑学）, in 2001, the Yungang Grottoes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to UNESCO, they are a masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist（佛教的） cave art. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng, now called Datong, was made capital city, and Buddhism was treated as state religion. Through the ancient North Silk Road, Buddhism arrived in Pingcheng (Datong). The Yungang Grottoes absorbed Indian Buddhist art, and combined with traditional Chinese art. They were China’s first major stone carved grottoes, and have a history of over 1,500 years. During the rule of Emperor Xiao Wen in Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), a monk named Tanyao was responsible for the construction of the Yungang Grottoes. The most important work on the grottoes was completed during 460 to the early 490s. The move of the Northern Wei capital from Pingcheng (Datong) to Luoyang in 494 ended the construction and carving. Some repairs continued during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and important restorations (修复) were carried out in the 11th and 12th centuries. The Yungang Grottoes include a variety of vivid religious figures. Moreover, there are a lot of different shaped wooden constructions, statues of the Buddhist story, and carvings of ancient musical instruments. 1. The passage is mainly about _____. A. the brief introduction to the Yungang Grottoes B. the situation of the Yungang Grottoes C. the way to protect the Yungang Grottoes D. the importance of the Yungang Grottoes 2. The Yungang Grottoes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site mainly because______. A. they are a masterpiece of modern Chinese Buddhist cave art B. they are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture C. they lie on the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong D. they are China’s only major stone carved grottoes 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Pingcheng and Datong are the same place in different names in different dynasties. B. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng was made as capital city. C. Buddhism was treated as state religion from Tang Dynasty. D. Buddhism arrived in Pingcheng through the ancient North Silk Road. 4. Who was in charge of the construction of the Yungang Grottoes? A. An Indian monk. B. Xiao Wen. C. The emperor. D. Tanyao. 【答案】 1. 根据全文可知是对云冈石窟的一个介绍。 2. 根据第一段As excellent examples of rock-cut architecture（建筑学）可知。 3. 根据第二段During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng, now called Datong, was made capital city, and Buddhism was treated as state religion.可知佛教是在北魏作为国教的，而不是唐朝。并且根据第一二段可以排除ABD。 4. 根据第三段a monk named Tanyao was responsible for the construction of the Yungang Grottoes可知。 C Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know? Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times. Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbooks, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets. 1. It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information C. reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself 2. What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph “Television has not killed reading, however.” suggest? A. People only need reading, though. B. Reading is more fun than television. C. Reading is still necessary today. D. Watching television doesn’t help reading. 3. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph? A. Types of books. B. Kinds of dictionaries. C. Lists of history books. D. Collections of stories and poems. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books. B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home. C. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbacks. D. More people like TV programs about famous men. 5. Where can you probably see this passage? A. In a travel booklet B. In a science report C. In a fashion show magazine D. In an education periodical book review 【答案】 1. 根据第二段Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment.（书仍然是一种便宜的得到信息和乐趣的方式）可知。 2. Television has not killed reading, however.本句意为：然而电视并没有使阅读灭亡。意思是阅读仍然是一种很重要的了解信息和娱乐的方式。所以选C. Reading is still necessary today.（阅读今天仍很必要）。 3. 根据最后一段可知讲的是A. Types of books.（书的种类）。 4. 根据最后一段Every home should have a good dictionary.（每个家庭应该有一本词典）可知选B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home.（一本好的词典在每一个家里都应该有）。 5. 本文讲的是书的作用，以及对我们生活的影响，所以选D. In an education periodical book review（在一个有关教育的期刊评论上）。 D Allen goes everywhere with Brigitta Anderson, a 54 year-old secretary. He moves around her office at work and goes shopping with her. “Most people don’t mind Allen,” says Brigitta, who thinks he is wonderful. “He is my fourth child,” she says. She may think of him and treat him that way, buying him delicious food, paying his health bills and his taxes, but in fact Allen is only a dog. Brigitta and Allen live in Sweden, a country where everyone is expected to lead an orderly life according to the rules laid down by the government, which also provides a high level of care for its people. Yet, this level of care costs a lot of money. People in Sweden pay taxes (税) on everything, so they aren’t surprised to find that owning a dog means some more taxes. Some people are paying as much as 500 Sweden kronor in taxes a year for the right to keep their dogs. Money from dog taxes is spent by the government on dog hospitals and sometimes medical treatment for a dog that falls ill. However, such a treatment is expensive, so dog owners often decide to pay health insurance (保险) and some even buy life insurance for their dogs. In Sweden, dog owners must pay for any damage their dogs do. A Swedish kennel (养狗场) club official explains what this means: if your dog runs out on the road and gets hit by a passing car, you, as the owner, have to pay for any damage done to the car, even if your dog has been killed in the accident. 1. What is the passage about? A. Owning dogs is not allowed in Sweden. B. Owning dogs costs a lot more in Sweden. C. You are required to pay life insurance for your dog by law if you own one in Sweden. D. Allen is a good dog. 2. The money paid as dog taxes is used to . A. keep a high level of care for people B. pay for any damage done by dogs C. provide medical care for dogs D. buy insurance for dog owners 3. From the text it can be inferred that in Sweden . A. people care much about dogs B. dogs are not allowed to go out without their owners C. many car accidents are caused by dogs D. dogs are not welcome in public places 4. If a dog causes a car accident and gets killed, who should pay for the damage done to the car? A. The owner of the car. B. The owner of the dog. C. The insurance company. D. The government. 5. What does the underlined word “he” in the first paragraph refer to? A. Brigitta. B. Secretary. C. Anderson. D. Allen. 【答案】 1. 整篇文章讲的是养狗的代价，所以选B. Owning dogs costs a lot more in Sweden.（在瑞典拥有狗花费很多）。 2. 根据第三段Money from dog taxes is spent by the government on dog hospitals and sometimes medical treatment for a dog that falls ill.（来自狗的税收的钱被政府花在狗医院，有时候对于那些生病的狗的治疗上）可知。 3. 根据文章内容可知在瑞典从个人到政府都对于狗很关注。 4. 根据最后一段you, as the owner, have to pay for any damage done to the car, even if your dog has been killed in the accident（作为狗主人的你必须给汽车的伤害付款，即使你的狗在事故中丧生）可知。 5. 根据下文提到狗可知he指的是狗（名字是Allen）。 五、书面表达 假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Jim在你校公众号上看到学生参加学农活动的照片，很感兴趣，发来邮件询问相关信息。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1.学农活动的目的和安排； 2.参加学农活动的感受。 注意： 1.词数90左右； 2.请在答题卡相应位置作答。 参考词汇：学农learning from farmers Dear Jim, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sincerely yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Jim, Delighted to know that you are fascinated by our activity called “Learning From Farmers”, I’ll share my experience with you. The activity organized by our school aimed to encourage us to learn from the real world. Under the precise instruction of experienced farmers, we learned to perform various tasks such as helping the owner of a farm to plant trees, sowing seeds in rows and feeding ducks. Frankly, there were several times when I came across difficulties. But after overcoming them, I realized they were not a big deal. Though exhausted, I was inspired by the diligence of farmers and pushed on. We not only gained knowledge of farming but also had a better understanding of nature. It was meaningful and rewarding. Sincerely yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给新西兰朋友Jim回复邮件，因为Jim在校公众号上看到了学生参加学农活动的照片，对此很感兴趣，发来邮件询问相关信息。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted →pleased 教导，指导：instruction →guidance 各种各样的：various →all kinds of 遇到：come across →encounter 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The activity organized by our school aimed to encourage us to learn from the real world. 拓展句：The activity which was organized by our school aimed to encourage us to learn from the real world. 【点睛】 【高分句型1】The activity organized by our school aimed to encourage us to learn from the real world.  (使用了过去分词充当后置定语) 【高分句型2】But after overcoming them, I realized they were not a big deal. (使用了动名词overcoming充当介词after的宾语以及省略that的宾语从句) 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 4 Be a better person! 提高模块 一、语法运用 (  ) 1. ________ did she go to see her father, ________ did she want her father to come.       A. Either, or         B. Not, only         C. No sooner, than      D. Neither, nor (  ) 2. She didn’t go to school yesterday, _____ he had hurt her legs while climbing the mountain.       A. but              B. however          C. or                 D. for (  ) 3. You can study ________ Chinese ________ English.       A. not only, but       B. either, or         C. both, or             D. only, and (  ) 4. Tom works very hard, ________ his family is still very poor.       A. yet               B. for              C. so                 D. and (  ) 5. ________ you ________ your parents go with us.       A. Either, or          B. Both, or          C. Either, nor          D. Not, but (  ) 6. Some are reading newspapers, ________ others are playing basketball.       A. or                B. for              C. so                 D. while (  ) 7. We want ________ high speed ________ good marks.       A. both, said          B. Either, or         C. neither, nor         D. not, also but (  ) 8. In spring it is ________ hot ________ cold here.       A. both, and          B. either, or          C. neither, nor         D. not only, but (  ) 9. Maybe he has gone home, ________ he is in his office.       A. or                B. but               C. nor               D. yet (  ) 10. You can ________ stay at home ________ go out to play.       A. either, or           B. both, and          C. so, that            D. as, as (  ) 11. I help him ________ he helps me. We help each other.       A. but                B. and               C. or                D. for (  ) 12. Don’t play football here, ________ you may break the window.s.       A. or                 B. but                C. and              D. so (  ) 13. Jim was very hungry ________ he ate all the cakes.       A. and              B. but            C. so           D. or (  ) 14. Hurry up, ________ we’ll e late for the concert.       A. and              B. but            C. so           D. or (  ) 15. The nurse is very tired ________ she is still working very hard.       A. but               B. and            C. or          D. if (  ) 16. Li Lei passed his father this cup ________ asked for some more tea.       A. but               B. and            C. of          D. if (  ) 17. Are you going to play basketball ________ football this afternoon?       A. and               B. or             C. but         D. so (  ) 18. He speaks not only English ________ also French.       A. and                B. but           C. or          D. that (  ) 19. He likes sports ________ Jim enjoys reading.       A. When              B. while          C. then        D. or (  ) 20. Go straight along the street, turn to the left at the end of the street and ________ you’ll fine the post office.       A. then                B. so            C. but         D. yet (  ) 21. She came here, ________ she didn’t see me.       A. so                  B. but           C. and         D. or (  ) 22. Jim likes getting up early, ________ his sister doesn’t.       A. and                 B. or            C. so          D. but (  ) 23. He got up late this morning, ________ he was late for school.       A. so                  B. but            C. while       D. yet (  ) 24. Are you free ________ busy this evening?       A. and                 B. but            C. or          D. then (  ) 25. They are not apples, ________ pears.       A. and                 B. yet             C. but         D. so (  ) 26. Jim is good at maths. ________ is Kate.       A. So                  B. And            C. But          D. Then (  ) 27. He didn’t do his homework, ________ his teacher was very angry.       A. but                  B. yet             C. or           D. so (  ) 28. Get up early, ________ you’ll be late for school.       A. but                  B. so              C. or          D. and (  ) 29. Hurry up, ________ you’ll catch the early bus.       A. but                  B. and             C. so          D. or (  ) 30. We may take Grandma Li to hospital, ________ we are busy.       A. and                 B. but              C. so          D. or (  ) 31. I went there by plane, ________ he went there by car.       A. and                 B. but              C. so          D. or (  ) 32. He made faces in class ________ we laughed.       A. and                 B. but              C. so          D. or (  ) 33. I was ill, ________ I stayed at home.       A. and                 B. so               C. but         D. or (  ) 34. He was late, ________ was she.       A. and                 B. so               C. but         D. or (  ) 35. She can’t swim, ________ can be.       A. nor                 B. or               C. so          D. but (  ) 36. ________ he ________ I know about this accident because it was kept as a secret.       A. Both, nor            B. Neither, nor       C. Both, and    D. Neither, or (  ) 37. ________ Tuesday ________ Wednesday is OK. I’ll be free these days.       A. Both, and            B. Either, or         C. Both, and    D. So, that (  ) 38. ________ John ________ Ann were ill yesterday.       A. Neither, nor          B. Either, or          C. Both, and    D. So, that (  ) 39. The shop is new, ________ it has been open only for three days.       A. for                 B. and               C. but         D. so (  ) 40. His face turned red ________ he felt shy.       A. for             B. but          C. so           D. and (  ) 41. He never drinks ________ smokes.       A. and            B. but          C. or           D. so (  ) 42. Call a taxi, ________ you won’t be ale to catch the underground train.       A. and            B. or            C. but         D. so (  ) 43. Li Lei found a watch in the street, ________ he picked it up.       A. or             B. but           C. and         D. so (  ) 44. You needn’t sweep the floor, ________ it’s very clean.       A. and            B. but           C. or          D. for (  ) 45. Chinese dishes are delicious, ________ cooking takes a lot of time.       A. for             B. so            C. but         D. and (  ) 46. Neither of them is in good health, ________ both work very hard.       A. and             B. but           C. then         D. so (  ) 47. Tom works very hard, ________ he still failed in the exam.       A. yet              B. so            C. and         D. or (  ) 48. The sky was clear, ________ the sun was shining.       A. but              B. and           C. or          D. for (  ) 49. Hide behind the tree, ________ he will see and catch you.       A. and              B. or            C. but         D. yet (  ) 50. I felt tired after the work, ________ I took a long rest.       A. so               B. but           C. for          D. or (  ) 51. I hate smoking, ________ I don’t like drinking, either.       A. though           B. but           C. and          D. for (  ) 52. Hurry up, ________ you’ll be lat for the early bus.       A. and              B. then          C. but          D. or (  ) 53. The man lives simply, for he ________ for a long time.       A. has been out of work                B. has lost his works     C. was out of his work                 D. was lost his job (  ) 54. Everyone is here, ________ Li Lei isn’t.       A. or               B. but           C. and          D. yet (  ) 55. I am a student ________ my brother is a doctor.       A. or               B. yet           C. and          D. so (  ) 56. He didn’t answer her, ________ he asked her a question.       A. that              B. if            C. or           D. yet (  ) 57. Everyone in our class has finished their homework, ________ Lin Tao didn’t.       A. but              B. or            C. and          D. so (  ) 58. Work harder, ________ you’ll catch up with the others.       A. and              B. but           C. or            D. so (  ) 59. They bought her a present, ________ she liked it very much.       A. and              B. but           C. or            D. so (  ) 60. This is our first lesson, ________ I don’t know all your names.       A. and              B. but            C. or           D. so (  ) 61. I’m poor, ________ I always enjoy myself.       A. and          B. but          C. or            D. so (  ) 62. I want to go shopping this afternoon. What about you? ________ do I.       A. So           B. Neither       C. Only         D. But (  ) 63. ________ you ________ I are students.       A. Not only…but also    B. Either…or      C. Both…and     D. Neither…nor 二、情景对话 A     —Excuse me， can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is？     —____1____     —Where is the nearest restaurant， please？     —Oh， the restaurant？ The nearest one is the City Restaurant. ___2___     —I‘m ——er—— I’m afraid I don‘t quite ……you see， ____3____     —I see. Simply walk two blocks straight ahead， then turn left， and the City Restaurant is about 10 metres ahead. ____4____     —Can I take a bus？     —Of course you can. but ____5____ It‘s only a few minutes’ walk.     —Thank you very much.     —Not at all.     A. What did you say？     B. I‘m a total stranger here.     C. You can‘t miss it.     D. I beg your pardon？     E. It‘s just opposite the No. 5 Department Store.     F. I don‘t think it is necessary. G. It‘s not very far. B     —Hello. Can I speak to Wu Ming please？     —____1____     —Hello， Wu Ming. This is Wang Hong. Sorry to ring you so late in the evening， but I’ve only just got home.     —____2____ What‘s the news？     —I‘d like to ask you about some stamps. Do you still have the cock year stamp？ You had it when I last saw you.     —I‘m afraid I don’t have it. I sold it last week.     —____3____     —I‘m sorry. I didn’t know you wanted it. ____4____     —Yes， please. Thank you. It‘s very kind of you.     —____5____     —Thank you very much.     —Bye-bye.     A. Do you like collecting stamps so much？     B. That‘s all right.     C. Sorry， Wu Ming is out.     D. Do you want me to find one for you？     E. Oh， what a pity！     F. Yes， speaking. G. OK， I‘ll ring you if I have any news. 三、完型填空 A group of homeless children in the Indian capital—— New Delhi publish a newspaper. It tells about their own 1 . It is called Balaknama, which means “children’s voice”. It is written and 2 by children. About 10,000 people 3 it. The children write about poverty, child labor, underage marriages and drugs. When 4 arrive and the team sits down to select stories, lots of fights 5 . They argue, “This story will have more impact than that story.” So there are a lot of 6 before the final 7 goes to print. The newspaper has 70 8 in several states and 14 in the capital. All of the reporters, editors and managers are 9 children. Many of their parents are 10 and cannot read or write. The children now earn money, and many of them 11 classes online that may help them find a job. The newspaper is published every month. It has eight pages. In 2002, when it began 12 , the newspaper was published four times a year. It has 13 the lives of many of the children who publish it, and hopes to 14 the lives of thousands of others. Non- governmental organizations and charity groups 15 the newspaper. Sanjay Gupta leads a group that helps the children and 16 money to the newspaper. “They feel very encouraged when people 17 them. I think this is a really 18 tool to empower them.” said he. The newspaper costs about three cents. That is less than the 19 of a small cup of tea in India. 20 , the small cost gives the children hope that they will someday have a home and a job. 1. A. families B. parents C. lives D. hopes 2. A. edited B. sold C. bought D. told 3. A. join B. read C. cover D. run 4. A. messages B. papers C. reports D. events 5. A. break out B. give out C. work out D. start out 6. A. problems B. questions C. debates D. actions 7. A. decision B. selection C. subject D. discussion 8. A. reporters B. actors C. managers D. children 9. A. homeless B. strict C. energetic D. organized 10. A. patient B. healthy C. jobless D. careless 11. A. attend B. discover C. create D. found 12. A. operations B. designs C. reaction D. performance 13. A. recorded B. changed C. treated D. replaced 14. A. improve B. enlarge C. reform D. choose 15. A. supply B. adopt C. copy D. support 16. A. lends B. pays C. donates D. returns 17. A. appreciate B. refuse C. believe D. invite 18. A. useless B. powerful C. grateful D. unnecessary 19. A. shape B. quality C. taste D. price 20. A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Besides D. However 四、阅读理解 A Every year on Sept. 30, translators around the world celebrate International Translation Day. In 2023, under the theme “Translation unveils the many faces of humanity”, we dug into the various aspects of translation through the stories of one individual. In the view of Xie Cun, a lecturer at Beijing Foreign Studies University, translators are like tour guides in the world of literature. “A good guide doesn’t stand in front of the scenery talking endlessly but uses their knowledge and experience to lead tourists to the best viewpoints, offering explanations when necessary, and allowing tourists to experience the rest on their own,” he said. “I believe good translators do the same.” Xie’s opinion comes from his eight years of experience as a literary translator. Over his career, Xie has translated many literary works. Xie’s journey into literary translation began with his cross-linguistic (跨语言学的) academic (学术的) background. During his undergraduate studies in Chinese language and literature, he discovered the power of translation. “I noticed that the same sentence could be translated in a moving way by one person but in an inactive manner by another. This comparison inspired me to give it a shot,” Xie explained. After completing his undergraduate degree, Xie chose to pursue translation as his master’s major, focusing on research and practice in the field. For Xie, the combination of two languages can create amazing connections, spreading language with new possibilities. “Literary creation can only shape one author. However, literary translation allows me to become countless authors, shaping a new self through the collision (碰撞) of different voices,” he said. “I hope that the young people who are about to begin the path of literary translation can protect modern Chinese language with love and responsibility, contributing to the growth of our language and literature with the nutrients (营养物) of foreign literature,” he said. 1．What is the function of Paragraph 1? A．To tell readers about a festival. B．To introduce the topic of the text. C．To attract readers’ interests in translation. D．To stress several different aspects of translation. 2．What is a translator’s duty according to Xie Cun? A．To employ their professional skills. B．To give listeners more thinking space. C．To contribute to better communication. D．To translate as many works as possible. 3．How did Xie Cun find translation changeable? A．By reading many literary works. B．By comparing different versions of translation. C．By translating the same sentence in various ways. D．By majoring in literary translation and linguistics. 4．Who are Xie’s words in the last paragraph aimed at? A．Translators desiring to broaden their horizons. B．Researchers who are working on the translation skills. C．Young people who will get down to literary translation. D．Professional translators experienced in literary translation. B The Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟) lie on the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong. They occupy 1 km from east to west, and hold 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues. As excellent examples of rock-cut architecture（建筑学）, in 2001, the Yungang Grottoes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to UNESCO, they are a masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist（佛教的） cave art. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng, now called Datong, was made capital city, and Buddhism was treated as state religion. Through the ancient North Silk Road, Buddhism arrived in Pingcheng (Datong). The Yungang Grottoes absorbed Indian Buddhist art, and combined with traditional Chinese art. They were China’s first major stone carved grottoes, and have a history of over 1,500 years. During the rule of Emperor Xiao Wen in Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), a monk named Tanyao was responsible for the construction of the Yungang Grottoes. The most important work on the grottoes was completed during 460 to the early 490s. The move of the Northern Wei capital from Pingcheng (Datong) to Luoyang in 494 ended the construction and carving. Some repairs continued during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and important restorations (修复) were carried out in the 11th and 12th centuries. The Yungang Grottoes include a variety of vivid religious figures. Moreover, there are a lot of different shaped wooden constructions, statues of the Buddhist story, and carvings of ancient musical instruments. 1. The passage is mainly about _____. A. the brief introduction to the Yungang Grottoes B. the situation of the Yungang Grottoes C. the way to protect the Yungang Grottoes D. the importance of the Yungang Grottoes 2. The Yungang Grottoes became a UNESCO World Heritage Site mainly because______. A. they are a masterpiece of modern Chinese Buddhist cave art B. they are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture C. they lie on the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong D. they are China’s only major stone carved grottoes 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Pingcheng and Datong are the same place in different names in different dynasties. B. During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Pingcheng was made as capital city. C. Buddhism was treated as state religion from Tang Dynasty. D. Buddhism arrived in Pingcheng through the ancient North Silk Road. 4. Who was in charge of the construction of the Yungang Grottoes? A. An Indian monk. B. Xiao Wen. C. The emperor. D. Tanyao. C Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know? Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times. Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbooks, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets. 1. It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information C. reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself 2. What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph “Television has not killed reading, however.” suggest? A. People only need reading, though. B. Reading is more fun than television. C. Reading is still necessary today. D. Watching television doesn’t help reading. 3. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph? A. Types of books. B. Kinds of dictionaries. C. Lists of history books. D. Collections of stories and poems. 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books. B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home. C. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbacks. D. More people like TV programs about famous men. 5. Where can you probably see this passage? A. In a travel booklet B. In a science report C. In a fashion show magazine D. In an education periodical book review D Allen goes everywhere with Brigitta Anderson, a 54 year-old secretary. He moves around her office at work and goes shopping with her. “Most people don’t mind Allen,” says Brigitta, who thinks he is wonderful. “He is my fourth child,” she says. She may think of him and treat him that way, buying him delicious food, paying his health bills and his taxes, but in fact Allen is only a dog. Brigitta and Allen live in Sweden, a country where everyone is expected to lead an orderly life according to the rules laid down by the government, which also provides a high level of care for its people. Yet, this level of care costs a lot of money. People in Sweden pay taxes (税) on everything, so they aren’t surprised to find that owning a dog means some more taxes. Some people are paying as much as 500 Sweden kronor in taxes a year for the right to keep their dogs. Money from dog taxes is spent by the government on dog hospitals and sometimes medical treatment for a dog that falls ill. However, such a treatment is expensive, so dog owners often decide to pay health insurance (保险) and some even buy life insurance for their dogs. In Sweden, dog owners must pay for any damage their dogs do. A Swedish kennel (养狗场) club official explains what this means: if your dog runs out on the road and gets hit by a passing car, you, as the owner, have to pay for any damage done to the car, even if your dog has been killed in the accident. 1. What is the passage about? A. Owning dogs is not allowed in Sweden. B. Owning dogs costs a lot more in Sweden. C. You are required to pay life insurance for your dog by law if you own one in Sweden. D. Allen is a good dog. 2. The money paid as dog taxes is used to . A. keep a high level of care for people B. pay for any damage done by dogs C. provide medical care for dogs D. buy insurance for dog owners 3. From the text it can be inferred that in Sweden . A. people care much about dogs B. dogs are not allowed to go out without their owners C. many car accidents are caused by dogs D. dogs are not welcome in public places 4. If a dog causes a car accident and gets killed, who should pay for the damage done to the car? A. The owner of the car. B. The owner of the dog. C. The insurance company. D. The government. 5. What does the underlined word “he” in the first paragraph refer to? A. Brigitta. B. Secretary. C. Anderson. D. 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