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8B Unit 4阅读训练(2)
姓名:__________ 班级:__________ 学号:__________
一、完形填空
A teacher decided to let her class play a game. She told each child in the class to bring a bag with a few big potatoes. Each potato was given the name of a person that the child ____1____, so the number of potatoes that a child put in his or her bag ____2____ the number of people he or she hated.
When the day came, every child brought some ____3____ with the names of the people he or she hated. Some had two potatoes, some three, while others had up to five. The teacher then told the children to ____4____ the potatoes in the bag with them wherever they went.
Days after days passed, and the children started to complain(抱怨)because of the ____5____ smell let out by the rotten(腐烂的)potatoes. Besides, those having as many as five potatoes also had to carry ____6____ bags. After weeks, the children were relieved(如释重负的)because the ____7____ finally ended.
The teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. “This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred(仇恨)for somebody inside your heart. The terrible smell of hatred will ____8____ your heart, and you will carry it with you ____9____ you go. If you cannot stand the smell of bad potatoes for just a ______10______ period of time, can you imagine what it is like to have hatred in your heart for your lifetime?”
1. A. hated B. liked C. trusted D. remembered
2. A. added to B. depended on C. took away D. changed into
3. A. potatoes B. photos C. notes D. books
4. A. sell B. buy C. carry D. throw
5. A. awful B. sweet C. fresh D. lovely
6. A. cheaper B. heavier C. lighter D. smaller
7. A. story B. journey C. exam D. game
8. A. warm B. open C. pollute D. win
9. A. wherever B. whenever C. whatever D. however
10. A. long B. short C. happy D. busy
二、阅读理解
April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day. Many good books are recommended on the website. Here are some English ones, especially for kids.
Meet the Georgians(By Robert Peal, the UK)
The writer, a History teacher from London, writes about different people and places in the 18th century. He wants to show the readers a "wild time" in British history. A book review says that this book is the best one for kids to become interested in British history.
Solutions and Other Problems(By Allie Brosh, the USA)
This is a popular graphic (绘画的) novel. The writer uses a special art style to tell some heartbreaking (令人心碎的) stories. All the characters in the book express their feelings in a funny, childlike (单纯的) way. In fact, everyone has a hidden part inside and we have to let it out sometimes in a funny way.
Everything Sad Is Untrue (By Daniel Nayeri, the USA)
It is an autobiography (自传) about the writer's own experiences as an immigrant (移民) to the USA. Young Daniel went to a middle school in an American town, where he was the only Iranianian kid. Everyone thought he was different. To make people understand him, he told them his family's stories. This book explores what it feels like to part from one's home country.
Stars of Wonder (By Rebecca Dwight Bruff, the USA)
Bruff makes up an interesting adventure (冒险) story in the book. Five children, three princes (王子)-Jonah, Nathan, Jacob, a princess (公主)-Phoebe, and their friend Sumar, travel towards a bright starStar of Wonder. During their journey, they have to face a lot of challenges, but the children work together to overcome difficulties and finally see the star with their own eyes.
11. The four books are all____
A. written by American writers
B. recommended especially for adults
C. suitable for children to read
D. stories of the writers' own experiences
12. If you're interested in adventure stories, you'd better choose____.
A. Meet the Georgians
B. Stars of Wonder
C. Everything Sad Is Untrue
D. Solutions and Other Problems
13. What can you learn from the material?
A. You may have a sense of sadness and humor when reading Allie Brosh's novel.
B. Meet the Georgians helps readers to learn about the history of Britain in the 1900s.
C. Daniel Nayeri had to leave Iran for the UK with his family at a very young age.
D. All the five main characters in Stars of Wonder are from the royal(皇家的) family.
三、首字母短文填空
The Art of War(Sunzi Bingfa) is a military(军事的) book written by the Chinese thinker Sunzi, whose real name is Sun Wu. The book is the e 14 known one on war and military science. It has 13 parts. Each part talks about different skills or strategies(策略), famous in China a 15 Bingfa.
It is hard to know exactly w 16 The Art of War was written, but many people think it came from the Spring and Autumn Period. People also don't know many details about Sunzi's life, but they believe he worked as a general for the State of Wu. It is clear that Sunzi had a lot of k 17 about war and strategy.
The Art of War says people should a 18 war if possible. But if there has to be a war, people should fight wisely and try to reduce harm. For example, attack enemies(敌人) when they are not r 19 and appear from places where they don't expect. By surprising them, we can win quickly with little effortsometimes even b 20 a real fight begins. This idea is known in Chinese as"出其不意,攻其不备".
The Art of War also discusses how i 21 it is to prepare for war. A wise leader waits for the right time, uses the land in smart ways, and makes sure the people stand t 22 as one. Sunzi also reminds us if the situation changes, we must be ready to change our military p 23 too, so we can stay one step ahead.
The Art of War has been very popular since it first came out, influencing leaders all over the world.
答案
一、完形填空
1. A 2. B. 3.A 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B
二、阅读理解
11.C 12.B 13.A
三、首字母填空
14. earliest 15. as 16. when 17. knowledge 18. avoid
19. ready 20. before 21. important 22. together 23. plans
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