2019-2020学年英语外研版选修6同步检测：4-4SECTION Ⅳ　READING PRACTICE .doc

1、Section Reading Practice & Cultural Corner时间：30分钟满分：60分班级_姓名_分数_.单句语法填空1It is a great honour to_give (give) concerts in the wellknown conservatory in Austria.2I felt very honoured to_be_invited (invite) to attend the conference.3The ideas presented (present) by the famous psychologist sound reasonab

2、le.4The teacher, in addition to his students, is/was (be) interested in the book.5He didnt take what I said seriously (serious) until he was caught cheating in the exam.翻译句子1在实验室做实验时，我们不应该触碰仪器，除非被允许。(状语从句的省略)We_shouldnt_touch_instruments_while_doing_experiments_unless_allowed_to.2我太累了，一闭上眼就睡着了。(the

3、moment)I_was_too_tired_and_I_fell_asleep_the_moment_I_closed_my_eyes.3当老师很重要的一点就是要让学生们认真对待学习。(take. seriously)As_a_teacher,_its_important_to_let_the_students_take_study_seriously.4这些外国参观者一到达，一些学生就给他们赠送了鲜花。(present)Some_students_presented_the_foreign_visitors_with_flowers/presented_flowers_to_the_for

4、eign_visitors_as_soon_as_they_arrived.5很显然在过去的几年中我们看到了网上购物的激增。(It isadj.that.)It_is_quite_clear_that_we_have_seen_an_explosion_of_shopping_on_the_Internet_in_the_past_few_years.阅读理解AThe early 1900s were very different from today. Toys, though they have evolved in many ways, were still the delight of

5、 children everywhere.Theodore Roosevelts Presidency marks the beginning of the “Teddy Bear”. In the year 1902, toy bears were named “Teddy” after the presidents nickname. The Teddy Bear became known world wide, and is still known and loved today. It was only a few years later that the Teddy Bears we

6、re mass produced.In 1913, an item called the Erector Set was invented. It was a steel, motorized toy that children could use to build models of anything. Its creator was AC.Gilbert，a medical doctor.Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914. Tinker Toys were made

7、 for younger children.Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced the doll he made for his daughter. That was in 1915.The following year, an architects son named John Lloyd Wright，invented Lincoln Logs，which were interlocked to make structures.Two ye

8、ars after Mickey Mouse was created, stuffed (填塞) Mickey Mouse dolls were made by Charlotte Clark. This was the start of Disney merchandise.The yoyo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yoyo company in 1929.The ViewMaster, a three dimensional viewer, was developed by a cam

9、era enthusiast named William Gruber. The toy became popular when_Gruber_licensed_Disney_characters to make still, 3D images from Disney movies and television programs.Finally, in 1940, model airplanes were mass produced. They started out as a way for manufacturers to sell planes to the military，but

10、later caught on as a toy.The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times. Isnt it interesting to know that if it hadnt been for all these creative people，most of the games you know today would never have been?1Why were toy bears named “Teddy”？ATo be suitable for ma

11、ss production.BTo be easily pronounced by children.CTo meet the advertisers needs.DTo memorize President Theodore Roosevelt.答案与解析：D根据第二段第2句“.toy bears were named Teddy after the presidents nickname.”可知选D。2In which aspect do the toys created by Gilbert differ from those by Charles?AShape. BMaterial u

12、sed.CThemes. DPrice.答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据文中关键信息“Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914.”可知，两者的差别在于所使用的材料不同，一个是steel，一个是wood。3When did the ViewMaster become popular?AAfter William Gruber was born.BAfter Gruber licensed Disney characters.CTwo years after Mickey Mouse

13、 was created.DWhen Disney merchandise was started.答案与解析：B根据倒数第三段第3行可知选B。4From the last paragraph we can learn that _.Athose people who created these games should never be forgottenBsome toys created in ancient times now disappearCcreativity exists in every field all the timeDtoys nowadays are totall

14、y different from those in ancient times答案与解析：A根据最后一段最后一句可知答案。5What does the passage talk about?AThe function of toys.BThe history of Disney characters.CToys in the early 1900s.DThe financial meaning of toys.答案与解析：C主旨大意题。根据文章内容，本文主要描述了the early 1900s玩具的发展情况。所以正确答案为C。BI cannot count the times people h

15、ave mentioned me as a “friend”， or have written to me and signed their letters “your friend” or some such thing. I have come to believe that, second only to “love”， “friend” is the most misused word in the English language.Aristotle said, “Friendship is a single soul living in two bodies.” Your aver

16、age acquaintance, however close and however interesting, does not share your soul.“A true friend，” said British minister Robert South. “is the gift of life, and he only who made hearts can unite them！” Friends are rare, and one may live many years without finding even one true friend. Henry Home sai

17、d, “The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend, as to find a friend worth dying for.” I agree and that is also what I am looking for.A true friend is more than just an interesting person to speak with for an hour or two so as to pass the time. Rather, a friend is someone to depend on, someon

18、e to lean on (依赖) and someone who is (almost) necessary for life.Real friendship is lasting. I know people who have spoken of their “school friends” who they forgot about when they graduated and began college or a career. These people were not real friends.Friends argue; friends offer correction; fr

19、iends are even sometimes (wrongly) angry at each other.and these things are all natural and to be expected in a real friendship.True friends are open with each other, and ignore one anothers faults. Thoreau wrote, “True_friendship_can_afford_true_knowledge._It_does_not_depend_on_darkness_and_ignoran

20、ce.”6The first paragraph mainly tells us _.Amany people are very friendlyB“love” is used much more than “friend”Cthe writer feels angry about people misusing some wordsDmany people dont understand the true meaning of “friend”答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据第一段可知许多人滥用、误用friend一词，原因在于没有准确理解friend的含义，下文作者讲述了“真正的朋友”的含义。

21、7The writer thinks it difficult for him to _.Adie for his real friendBfind a real friendCfind some people to kill time withDget rich without true friends答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第三段“.The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend, as to find a friend worth dying for. I agree and that is also what I am loo

22、king for.”可知选B项。8The underlined sentences in the last paragraph tell us _.Aour friends are the people who know all our faults, but still like usBour friends are the people who know all about us, but hate our faultsCour friends can share our knowledge but cant share our troubleDour friends should pay

23、 attention to nothing but our knowledge答案与解析：A语意推断题。根据最后一段的首句可知，真正的朋友彼此间坦诚相待，并且很少在意对方的缺点，所以A项正确。9Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe writer doesnt like to be mentioned as a “friend”BRobert South said that friendship was a single soul living in two bodies.CThere are also some

24、 arguments between friends.DFamily relationships cant take the place of friendship.答案与解析：C细节判断题。由本文倒数第二段可知朋友间也会有争吵。故C项正确；由第一段可知作者只是阐述“friend”被很多人误用，并没有说自己不喜欢被别人称为朋友，故A项错误；由第二段可知B项错误；D项内容文章未提及。10Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A“Friend” Is MisusedBA True FriendCShare Your Sou

25、l with OthersDFriends Are Rare答案与解析：B主旨大意题。全文主要讲述了什么才是真正的朋友。故选B。其他三项只是文章内容的一部分。.短文改错Attention, swimmer! Please listen carefully to the followed information. All guests must sign out and leave a photo ID at the front desk. It is required which all swimmers should shower with soap before entering the

26、pool. In addition to, all swimmers must wear proper bathing suits. If our staffs determined that your clothes are not appropriate, you will be forbidden to enter the pool. If you are sick and have signs of illness, dont use the pool. Please remind your children to use the bathroom. If they have “acc

27、idents”， report them to the gym staff immediate. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a adult at all times. Remind children that spitting not allowed.答案：Attention, ！ Please listen carefully to the information. All guests must sign and leave a photo ID at the front desk. It is required

28、all swimmers should shower with soap before entering the pool. In addition, all swimmers must wear proper bathing suits. If our staffs that your clothes are not appropriate, you will be forbidden to enter the pool. If you are sick have signs of illness, dont use the pool. Please remind your children to use the bathroom. If they have “accidents”， report them to the gym staff . Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by adult at all times. Remind children that spitting not allowed.