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Unit 4 Friends forever
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Colin Moore,a 16-year-old football player,may not leap to the top of the headlines,but his story is as inspiring as any sports tale.On the field,Colin plays just as hard as the other players.However,what makes Colin different is that he is remarkably capable of racing without a complete right arm.Born without the lower part of his right arm,Colin has never let his physical difference stand in the way of his dreams or his love for football.His personal motto,“mind of steel,heart of gold,” inspires him to move forward whatever challenges he faces.
The challenges Colin faces are unique,but he pushes himself even harder.He has always been committed to working twice as hard as anyone else to ensure his success.His goal is to become a starting center(首发中锋),a big target-man figure.Even though he is missing an arm,he makes up for it with his fast movements and strength,making himself the perfect choice for this position.
Colin’s diligence paid off when he achieved his dream of becoming the starting center for his high school team.During the championship game,when Colin’s team fell behind by two touchdowns(触地得分) in the second half,the atmosphere was tense,and doubts started to appear.But it was Colin’s strong spirit that helped turn things around.He urged his teammates on,reminding them of their training and how important it was to work together.In a critical moment,he made a bold move that not only scored a touchdown but also energized his teammates.They fought back with renewed strength,ultimately defeating their opponents and winning the championship title.
Colin’s coach speaks highly of Colin’s perseverance,“Colin was born with challenges,but every day he maintains a positive attitude and focuses fully on his training.His hard work is the evidence to his character.”
1.What sets Colin apart from other football players?
A.His inspiring tale in sports.
B.His burning passion for football.
C.His success in hitting the headlines.
D.His competence despite physical disability.
2.What is Colin like according to the passage?
A.Capable and demanding.
B.Diligent and persistent.
C.Energetic and self-centered.
D.Cooperative and aggressive.
3.What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A.Colin scored the winning goal.
B.Colin’s spirit motivated his teammates.
C.Colin’s team was celebrating an early victory.
D.Colin’s team was leading the game with ease.
4.Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Teamwork Shines in Winning Championships
B.Strategies Matter in Training Disabled Athletes
C.Perseverance Makes Colin’s Inspirational Tale
D.Daily Life of Colin Moore:Football and Beyond
【语境猜词】
①remarkably ________________
②physical ________________
③commit(熟义:v.承诺;保证)
生义(文义):v. ________________
④diligence ________________
⑤perseverance ________________
B
An international team of researchers from the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain discovered that sustained walking sessions offer stronger protection for heart health than fragmented(碎片化的) activity.
“There is a perception that health professionals have recommended walking 10,000 steps a day should be the goal,but this isn’t a must—that is also hard to achieve for most people nowadays.Simply adding one or two longer walks per day,each lasting at least 10-15 minutes at a comfortable but steady pace,can have significant benefits—especially for people who don’t walk much,” explained co-lead author Dr.Matthew Ahmadi.
The study involved 33,560 adults between the ages of 40 and 79 who typically walked fewer than 8,000 steps a day and had no history of cardiovascular(心血管的) disease or cancer.Participants wore research-grade wristbands for one week to record both their step counts and how their steps were distributed throughout the day.Researchers followed their health outcomes for about eight years,and found striking differences in cardiovascular risk between those who walked in short versus longer sessions.
People who walked continuously for 10-15 minutes daily had only a 4 percent chance of experiencing cardiovascular events,compared to a 13 percent risk among those who walked continuously for just 5 minutes a day.The benefits were greatest for the least active individuals,particularly those taking 5,000 steps or fewer.Within this group,the risk of developing cardiovascular disease fell from 15 percent among short walkers to 7 percent among those who walked up to 15 minutes at a time.
Senior Professor Emmanuel Stamakis noted,“We tend to place all the emphasis on the number of steps or the total amount of walking but overlook the crucial role of patterns,for example how walking is done.This study shows that even people who are very physically inactive can maximize their heart health benefit by walking for longer at a time,preferably for at least 10-15 minutes,when possible.”
5.Which of the following does Dr.Matthew Ahmadi consider challenging?
A.Walking at a comfortable but steady pace.
B.Reaching the goal of walking 10,000 steps a day.
C.Placing an emphasis on sustained walking sessions.
D.Spending at least ten minutes on a walking session.
6.Why were participants asked to wear wristbands?
A.To collect their walking data.
B.To monitor their heart health.
C.To remind them to walk more.
D.To track suitable walking routes.
7.How is paragraph 4 mainly developed?
A.By quoting experts.
B.By making comparisons.
C.By following time order.
D.By listing fictional examples.
8.What does Emmanuel Stamakis probably suggest inactive people do?
A.Adjust their walking patterns.
B.Shorten their walking time slowly.
C.Prioritize daily fragmented activity.
D.Maximize the total amount of walking.
【语境猜词】
①sustained ________________
②perception ________________
③distribute(熟义:v.分发;分配)
生义(文义):v. ________________
④overlook ________________
Ⅱ.完形填空
The starting gun sounded as I began to run,my legs trembling beneath my PE uniform.This 1,200-meter 9 wasn’t just a sports event — it was my battle against self-doubt.
At the first bend,memories suddenly 10 :my gym teacher’s disappointed sighs,classmates’ whispers about my “ 11 strides”,and the humiliation of always finishing last.My breath grew 12 ,yet I pushed harder,determined to prove my 13 mattered more than natural talent.
By the third lap,fire burned in my lungs.A spectator 14 ,“Just quit already!” My feet almost stopped,but then I noticed Coach Li at the sideline,silently 15 “One step at a time” — the same words she’d written on my failed midterm 16 .
The last 100 meters appeared ahead.My left knee screamed in 17 ,yet something unexpected happened:the crowd’s mockery(嘲笑) faded.Despite all the difficulties and mockery before,I was still fighting hard to finish the race.All I heard was my own heartbeat drumming a fierce rhythm of 18 .
When I crossed the finish line—dead last,but standing 19 — tears mixed with sweat.The scoreboard didn’t show victory,but my trembling legs carried 20 confidence.That day,I learned the most fierce 21 wasn’t against others,but the voice inside whispering “you can’t.”
Coach Li handed me a water bottle,her eyes 22 .“Next race,you’ll beat your personal best.” For the first time,I 23 her.
9.A.activity B.exam C.race D.course
10.A.flashed B.disappeared
C.froze D.worked
11.A.strange B.clumsy C.rapid D.gentle
12.A.soft B.steady C.deep D.ragged
13.A.perseverance B.intelligence
C.strength D.kindness
14.A.cheered B.argued C.shouted D.apologized
15.A.mouthing B.singing
C.writing D.responding
16.A.challenge B.notebook
C.achievement D.evaluation
17.A.peace B.pain C.fear D.surprise
18.A.joy B.determination
C.anger D.curiosity
19.A.directly B.still C.upright D.calmly
20.A.false B.temporary
C.hidden D.newfound
21.A.competition B.challenge
C.task D.standard
22.A.closed B.wide C.puzzled D.sparkling
23.A.thanked B.doubted
C.believed D.questioned
【语境猜词】
①bend(熟义:v.弯曲;弯腰)
生义(文义):n. ________________
②spectator ________________
③sideline ________________
④mouth(熟义:n.嘴)
生义(文义):v. ________________
⑤midterm ________________
⑥scoreboard ________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
Mfaume,who heads the biggest kung fu institution in Tanzania,has become a social-media sensation,with short films of himself and his students showing off 24. (they) lightning moves.Online videos 25. display them whizzing along walls or fighting bullies have won 184,000 26.(like).Mfaume says more and more Tanzanians want to take up the sport.“People are starting to learn kung fu eagerly,and 27. number of students is increasing significantly.”
Kung fu was 28. (original) brought to Africa in the 1970s by a Chinese known as Mr Ming.He popularized Bruce Lee’s martial arts,29.(screen) films in shabby cinemas in South Africa,where audiences loved his message of 30.(oppose) to white supremacy,cheering as he destroyed the offensive sign in the film.Since then,kung fu has evolved into a distinct African film style.It is said one of Nigeria’s film industry giants 31. (produce) numerous low-budget kung fu movies so far.
Kung fu clubs are opening across the continent,from Cape Town’s Shaolin Kung Fu Institute of South Africa 32. the Ten Tigers of Nile Chinese Wushu Kung-fu Training Club in Ethiopia’s capital,Addis Ababa.Zambia recently hosted the first African Shaolin Kung Fu Games,with over 150 fighters from 23 countries.33. (root) in the traditions of Chinese culture,kung fu has become a global phenomenon,celebrated and adapted by communities across Africa.
【语境猜词】
①sensation ________________
②popularize ________________
③screen ________________
④root ________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.
1.D
2.B
3.B
4.C
【语境猜词】
①显著地;非常 ②身体的 ③致力于 ④勤奋;勤勉
⑤毅力;坚持不懈
5.B
6.A
7.B
8.A
【语境猜词】
1 持续的 ②认知;观念 ③分布 ④忽视
Ⅱ.
9.C
10.A
11.B
12.D
13.A
14.C
15.A
16.D
17.B
18.B
19.C
20.D
21.A
22.D
23.C
【语境猜词】
①弯道;转弯处 ②(尤指体育赛事的)观众 ③(球场等的)边线;场边 ④用口形不出声地说 ⑤期中的 ⑥记分牌
Ⅲ.
24.their
25.that/which
26.likes
27.the
28.originally
29.screening
30.opposition
31.has produced
32.to
33.Rooted
【语境猜词】
1 轰动;引起轰动的人或事 ②使普及;使流行 ③放映 ④使扎根;根植
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