《Unit 5 Section ⅡReading and Thinking》巩固练习测试题

《Unit 5 Section ⅡReading and Thinking》巩固练习测试题

一、单句语法填空

1．You'd better learn some ________ (base) Chinese before you come to our school. Only in this way can you get used to the life here soon.

2．Our school lies in Tianjin city, which is beautiful. In autumn, it is neither too hot ________ too cold.

3．As a result, we often take part in ________ (various) of after­school activities.

4．As is known to us, China is widely known ________ its ancient civilization.

5．Henry told me that there was a time _________ he stayed up every night going over his lessons.

6．My mother won't allow me to lie to her no matter ________ happens.

7．Sometimes I enjoy ________ (play) the piano, but sometimes I find it is really boring.

8．All possible means have __________ (try) to find a way to settle the problem.

9．What is your attitude ________ senior high students taking up a part­time job?

10．As is known to us, the panda is native_________ China.

二、单词拼写

1．The sculptor________ (雕刻) a variety of stonefigures.

2．Students should be encouraged to read more Chinese ________ (名著)in their spare time.

3．This semester, his ________ (专业)is English classic literature.

4．John has studied Chinese ________ (汉字)and is good at calligraphy.

5．To make progress in your study, you should make a ________(具体的)plan at once.

6．For your safety, never tamper with(胡乱摆弄) these ________ (系统)．

7．Tom is a native. He can speak standard English as well aslocal ________(方言)．

8．Among all the ________ (因素), cooperation is the mostimportant of a good assistant.

9．Scientists have discovered a lot of animal________ (骨头)in that area.

10．This is a________ (象征)of ups and downs of the dynasty.

三、单句语法填空

1．Randall Flag is one of the scariest ________ (character) ever.

2．Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming, ________ (regard) as one of the best all－round forms of exercise.

3．________（填介词）the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.

4．Scientists have built an early－warning system based ________ （填介词）mathematical models.

5．A code uses ________ (symbol)to replace words, phrases, or sentences.

6．There are also ________ (vary)developed to suit specific local conditions.

7．I would appreciate ________ if you could give us some advice on how to improve our robots.

8．The reason ________ any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans.

9．No matter ________ you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various activities on Earth Day.

10．According to Mr. Green, the ________( globe) economy is becoming better and better.

11．I don't doubt that our country will play a more and more important part in the world ________ (affair)．

12．I would appreciate ________ very much if you give me some advice on how to improve my listening.

13．Jack didn't lose heart. Instead, he continued to struggle ________ （填介词）his illness.

14．There were also times ________ life was hard.

15．Believe it or not, exercise is equally________（填介词）great importance to our health.

16．Health problems are closely connected ________（填介词）bad eating habits and a lack of exercise.

17．Parents play a very important role ________（填介词）their children’s growth, so they should set a good example to them.

四、短语填空

1．The writer Margaret Mitchell________________ writing Gone with the Wind, first published in 1936.

2．Despite the faults in the system, it ________ facts.

3．Last Sunday, I, ________________my parents, went to take part in an activity called “I Walk, I'm Fit.”

4．The two families ________________ the land for several years, and they haven't reached an agreement.

5．One study found that a cotton bag must be used ________________ 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic.

6．There are ________________ books about heroes in science, sports and other fields in our library.

7．These bone and shell fossils can ________ a billion years ago.

8．Mary listened attentively and ________________ every word Professor Lin said.

9．Misjudgments on the influences of new technology can ________________a waste of limited resources.

10．There were several________________ in their lives but the husband'ssupport brought fresh hope to her life.

五、完成句子

1．________________ (有一段时间)my daughter was quite interested in Chinese calligraphy.

2．Many factors____________________(导致一个人的沉浮)．

3．A normal state of mind and self－confidence____________(不但)help us to relax____________ (而且)enable us to get over difficulties bravely.

4．________________(不管发生什么事), I will support you.

5．________________(在我看来), happiness is not about pursuing wealth merelybut about admiring the beautiful things in life.

六.语法填空

As is known to us all, the English language is a universal tongue in the world. It plays a very important role 1.________people's life, work, the 2.________ (globe) economy and trade. I enjoy studying English. My love for English 3.________(date)back to junior middle school. Our English teacher, Miss Lee, spoke English 4.________(fluent) and beautifully. Before I met Miss Lee,studying English was a struggle for me. Because of her perfect English, I 5.________ (fall)in love with the language. Miss Lee 6.________ (regard)us as excellent students and even encouraged us to read the simple version of those 7.________(classic)written in English. She sometimes taught us how 8.________(appreciate)the English poems. 9.________some difficulties,I never gave up studying English. I'm now in Senior One in a high school and have a specific goal that I will work as a translator. I plan 10.________ (major) in English when I go to university.

七.阅读理解

I'm a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you're in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.

Babbel — Learn Languages

Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. Ithelps you learn grammar along the way as you workyour way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription (订购款), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!

Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. It's all completely free too! It's incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.

Tandem: Language Exchange

Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It's a great way to learn with only $1 a day.

Learn English — busuu

This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. You'll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue.

1．What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To sell apps to language learners.

B．To introduce language learning apps.

C．To teach language learners to use apps.

D．To teach languages through apps.

2．Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication?

A．Babbel­Learn LanguagesB．Tandem: Language Exchange

C．Duolingo: Learn Languages FreeD．Learn English­busuu

3．What is Duolingo different from the other three apps?

A．It is completely free to use.B．It is specially for English learning.

C．It is unsuitable for beginners.D．It is the most effective (有效的) app.

4．What do the apps have in common?

A．They cover all languages.

B．They focus on grammar.

C．They contain many tests.

D．They are free to download.

八.阅读七选五

Simple ways to improve your written English

Many people think it is really difficult to improve (提高) their writing in English. Don't worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.

•Increase your vocabulary.

To express yourself clearly, you need a good active vocabulary. That's not just being able to know lots of words — it means actually being able to use them correctly. __1__

Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.

•__2__

People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.

Tip: __3__ Learning shouldn't be boring. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.

•Improve your grammar.

Grammar is very important because it improves the quality (质量) of your writing.

Tip: __4__ The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar point you are studying at the moment.

•Just do it!

The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions (版本) of each text.__5__

A．Know your readers.

B．Read widely and often.

C．Always check your writing twice.

D．Remember, practice makes perfect!

E．Choose books or articles that interest you.

F．Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas.

G．Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists.