2015高考英语（unit 4 making the news）一轮复习题

1、Unit 4Making the news.语法单句填空1With his attention _(concentrate) on his book, he didn't notice someone entering his room.答案：concentrated考查with复合结构。concentrate.on.“将集中于”即concentrate与attention构成逻辑上的动宾关系，故用concentrate的过去分词形式作宾语补足语。2Although he has been studying abroad, his parents try to keep him _(i

2、nform) of what has happened at home.答案：informed句意：虽然他一直在国外读书，但是他的父母尽可能使他了解国内发生的事。过去分词informed作宾语补足语，keep sb. informed of意思是“使某人了解”。3He was driving home on the highway last night when he was stopped by a policeman, who accused him _ speeding.答案：of“因而控告某人”的表达，应用accuse.of或charge.with。4A survey done rec

3、ently shows that not all parents approve_ their children taking part in the weekend classes.答案：of句意：最近的一项调查表明并非所有的父母都赞成孩子参加周末补习班。approve of“支持；赞同”，与句意相符。5You may depend on _ that he will turn up and offer help in time.答案：it句意：你可以相信，他会及时赶来帮忙的。depend on it that.“对深信不疑”，与句意相符。6Care of the soul is a gra

4、dual process _ even the small details of life should be considered.答案：in which本题考查考生对定语从句及引导词的运用。句意：对于心灵的关爱是一个渐进的过程。在这个过程中，即使是生活的小细节也应该考虑到。根据主从句之间的关系可知，空格处所填词引导定语从句，且在从句中作状语，in which指代in the process。7Is it true that the US threatens to punish China unless RMB appreciates (增值) by 40%?Yes, but I think

5、 our government will never submit_ this unreasonable demand.答案：to考查动词短语意义。根据答句语意“是的，但我认为我们政府决不会向这种无理要求屈服”可知，submit (oneself) to“向屈服”符合题意。8These days strange things happened _(frequent) in the small village, which caused a panic among the villagers.答案：frequently考查副词词义。句意：近来，一些奇怪的事情频频发生在这个小村子里，这在村民中引起

6、了恐慌。frequently“常常，频繁地”；fluently“流利地”；regularly“有规律地”；deliberately“故意地”。9The little child was _(delight) to see his mother coming back after a day's work finally.答案：delighted句意：小孩很高兴地看见工作一天之后终于回到家的妈妈。be delighted to do sth.“很高兴做某事”，与句意相符。pleasant不能修饰人。10It's helpful to put children in a situa

7、tion _ they manage everything by themselves.答案：where考查定语从句。句意：把孩子放在一个自己能独立处理每件事情的环境中是有好处的。where在句中引导定语从句，修饰先行词situation，在定语从句中作状语。.阅读理解(2013·会昌二中月考)To the Editor，Re Why a Fallen Angel Is a Centerfold (Sunday Review, Nov. 6): I first met Lindsay Lohan in 1997 when she was 11 and I was the castin

8、g director (挑选演员的人) of the film The Parent Trap. I was struck by her talent, fresh charm and innocence the moment I caught sight of her. She was, and remains, a gifted actress and a good human being.It is not for me to judge Ms Lohan's choices, or whether fame has been less than kind to her, but

9、 I have been greatly saddened by the way the media have chosen, with all gloves off and seemingly going with what could please them, to record her efforts and failures. She is a sentient (能感知事物的) human being, not a thing, not a product, not anything else to be sold.Charles McGrath makes several attr

10、active points in his news analysis about the public demand which is impossible to satisfy, in a 24/7 news cycle forever changed by the Internet, to gossip about, and give nearly complete access to, celebrity or famous persons' lives. Perhaps people do feel better knowing that wealth and fame do

11、not lead to a perfect life for everyone. Perhaps we admire famous people only to reject them without any pity or mercy when their behavior disappoints us.I find it ironic (讽刺的) that Ms Lohan's decision to pose for Playboy for a monetary reward is considered to be morally questionable, while jour

12、nalists and photographers gain profit by writing about and capturing images of her and other famous people.Perhaps when reporting on and reading about famous people who have lost their way, we will remember that those people are also very human people who, like us, make mistakes, endure misfortune a

13、nd have a chancein spite of media coverageto begin a completely new life tomorrow.ILENE STARGERBrooklyn文章大意：本文论述了公众与媒体应该对名人的“过失”持什么样的态度。1What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?ALindsay Lohan became an actress at the age of 11.BLindsay Lohan is generally a good person.CLindsay Lohan used to be a good w

14、oman.DLindsay Lohan once starred in The Parent Trap.答案：B主旨大意题。根据第一段“I was struck by her talent, fresh charm and innocence the moment I caught sight of her”可知，答案为B。2This letter was written mainly to tell the editor that _.Athe public should bear famous people's mistakesBthe public should be espec

15、ially strict with famous peopleCthe media shouldn't only satisfy the public's demandsDnobody can get both wealth and fame at the same time答案：A推理判断题。根据第二段“It is not for me to judge Ms Lohan's choices. to record her efforts and failures”和第三段“Perhaps we admire famous people. when their beha

16、vior disappoints us”可推断，答案为A。3What can we infer from the passage?AWhy a Fallen Angel Is a Centerfold was not received well by the public.BCharles McGrath believes wealth and fame can't give a perfect life to anyone.CMany people as well as the media show much mercy to Lindsay Lohan.DCharles McGra

17、th is the author of Why a Fallen Angel Is a Centerfold.答案：D推理判断题。根据第一段“Re Why a Fallen Angle Is a Centerfold (Sunday Review, Nov. 6)”和第三段“Charles McGrath makes several seemingly attractive points in his news analysis.”可推断，答案为D。4What happened to Lindsay Lohan according to the passage?AShe made Charle

18、s McGrath angry as she didn't respect him.BShe refused the director's invitation to star in a movie.CShe made money in a way considered to be a little shameful.DShe has not been so innocent or lovely as she was before.答案：C细节理解题。根据第四段“I find it ironic(讽刺的) that Ms Lohan's decision to pose

19、 for Playboy for monetary reward is considered to be morally questionable.”可知，答案为C。5According to the author, the media should _.Alead the public to make honest moneyBrespect the public's choice in their personal lifeCconsider famous people to be ordinary peopleDmake money only by writing reports

20、答案：C推理判断题。根据末段“. those people are also very human people who, like us, make mistakes. to begin a completely new life tomorrow”可推断，答案为C。.七选五(2013·长春市一调)How to treat your guests at a dinner partyAlmost everyone has attended a dinner party where they felt awkward. _1_ Prevent unpleasant party situ

21、ations for your guests with these useful tips and find out how to treat your guests at a dinner party.As guests arrive, greet them at the door saying Hello and ask how they are. _2_ If there is a wine table, show them to the table and allow them to mix with other guests.If a guest arrives who doesn&

22、#39;t know the majority of the people in the room, announce his presence and introduce him to everyone. _3_Be modest about your food even if the food is great. And don't apologize eitheryour guests may think they shouldn't try your food. Serve your guests or allow guests to serve themselves

23、if food has been placed on a serving table. _4_ Make sure that they are as comfortable as possible.As you and your guests dine, play a “get to know each other” game. Have the guests go around the room and give a fun fact about themselves, their favorite things to do, where they would like to live an

24、d their worst or best cooking experience. _5_After the main course is served, offer your guests dessert. Have a dessert wine ready to serve in case a guest would like to pair wine with their dessert.AThis is a great ice­breaker as well.BThis should help him feel more comfortable.CAsk your guest

25、s often if they need more food.DTake their coats, welcome them and make them feel at home.EChoosing a specific theme for your party is definitely a great idea.FA great dinner party allows you to enjoy one­on­one time with your guests.GStill more people remember dinner parties where they di

26、dn't have a good time.答案：15GDBCA.语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。M：Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you?W：Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I'd phone_1_(find) out a bit more.M：Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social club for p

27、eople from different countries. It's quite a new club we have about 50 members at the moment, but we're growing all_2_time.W：That sounds_3_(interest)I'm British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways_4_(meet) people. Er. what kinds of events d

28、o you organize?M：Well, we have social get­togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.W：Could you tell me something about the_5_？M：Yes. Every day_6_Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practise their languagesyou know, over a drink or something. We have

29、different languages on different evenings. MondaySpanish; TuesdayItalian; WednesdayGerman; and FridayFrench. On_7_we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone_8_wants to come.W：Well, that sounds great. I really need_9_(practice) my French.M：OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and addres

30、s, I'll send you the form and some more information._10_you join now you can have the first month free.答案：1to eresting4.to meet/of meeting5language evenings6.except7.Thursday8.who9to practice10.If.短文改错(2013·忻州市第一次联考)Mr. Smith is a traffic policeman, that works very hard. One d

31、ay, Mr. Smith as well as his wife were taking a walk along the seashore. Suddenly he heard cry, “Help! Help！” Follow the direction of the cry, he saw a drowning man struggling in the water. Without hesitate, he threw off his coat, jumped into the waves, and swam to the man so fast as he could. Final

32、ly he was able to grasp the man by the arm and pulled him through the waves until he reached in the shore. His wife ran up to help the man. She was too exciting to say a word. All the people there crowd around Mr. Smith. They cheered him and raised them high in the air.答案：Mr. Smith is a traffic poli

33、ceman, works very hard. One day, Mr. Smith as well as his wife taking a walk along the seashore. Suddenly he heard cry, “Help! Help！” the direction of the cry, he saw a drowning man struggling in the water. Without ， he threw off his coat, jumped into the waves, and swam to the man fast as he could. Finally he was able to grasp the man by the arm and pulled him through the waves until he reached the shore. His wife ran up to help the man. She was too to say a word. All the people there around Mr. Smith. They cheered him and raised high in the air.书面表达(2014·广西桂林中学二月月考)随着社会对“富二代”各