1、Unit 23 ConflictI閱讀理解（共 15 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分）AA failed plot to kill Barack Obama ， uncovered by US federal agents recently ， has remin dedpeople of the ideas that some huma ns associate with simple nu mbers.Two white American Neo-Nazi racists（ 新納粹種族主義者 ）had planned to kill 88 AfricanAmericans ，befo

2、re finally assassinating（暗殺） Obama.The number “88” isequated with “HH”，initials （ 首字母）for the Nazi greeting, “Heil Hitler ” “H” is the eighth letterof the alphabet.Many people were not familiar with the Neo-Nazi importa nce of 88， but associations attached toother numbers are more well-known ， if no

3、t always believed.The number 13，for instance ，isconsidered deeply unlucky.In the US ，many buildings do not have a floor numbered 13.They instead label it 12A ，or use theletter M ，which is the 13th letter in the English alphabet.New Yorks John FKennedy Internationalairport does not have a gate number

4、 13.And thepopular Irish flight carrier, Ryan Air, has banished（摒棄） row 13 from all itsplanes.Last year when Brussels Airline put 13 dots in their new logo，the flood ofcomplaints was so vast that the airline was forced to change their “unlucky logo” and add anadditional dot.The fear comes from a Bib

5、le story， which states that Judas Iscariot，thedisciple（ 門徒 ）who betrayed（ 出賣） Jesus, was the 13th to sit at the table in the Last Supper.But the most fascinating fear of the number relates to Friday the 13th.Its a day of double badluck.In the US，many people would not schedule a wedding for Friday th

6、e 13th.According to the StressManagement Center and Phobia Institute in the US， an estimated 17 to 21 million Americans areaffected by a fear of this day.【語篇解讀】 本文通過一個(gè)刺殺總統(tǒng)奧巴馬未遂的謀殺，介紹了人與數(shù)字的聯(lián)系。1From the first two paragraphs, we can know that _.Aa lot of Americans want to kill Barack ObamaBthe number 8

7、8 is equated with 13Cthere are still racists in the USDthe two white Americans had killed 88 African Americans before killing Barack Obama解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段可知在美國(guó)仍有新納粹種族主義者。 答案】 C2 When you go aboard the Ryan Air， you will probably find that _.A row 13 is replaced with 12 AB there is no gate 13C passenge

8、rs complain there is 13 dots on its logoD none of their planes have row 13【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第四段中的“ And the popular Irish flight carrier ， Ryan Air ，hasbanished( 摒棄 ) row 13 from all i ts planes. ”可知 D 項(xiàng)正確。【答案】 D3 If you are in the US， you will probably not _.A live on the 13th floorB attend a wedding on S

9、aturday the 14thC see a floor numbered 3D have an M floor【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第四段可知 A 項(xiàng)正確。【答案】 A4 From the passage ， we can know that the Brussels Airline _ .A doesnt have row 13B has 14 dots on its logoC has no flight take off on FridaysD was once stuck in a flood【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第五段可知 B 項(xiàng)正確。【答案】 BBCan dogs and

10、cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking aboutadopting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight.A recent research has found a newrecipe for success.According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introducedwhen still

11、 young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets willget along swimmingly.Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship betweentheir cat and dog.However, it wasnt all sweetness and light.There was a reported coldness between the ca

12、t anddog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observedin 10% of the homes.One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are justopposite.For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the samesignals submission.In homes with

13、cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior.Theyare learning how to talk each others language.It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk Dog，and dogs can learn how to talkCatWhats interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence

14、.They canlearn to read each others body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than waspreviously suspected.Once familiar with each others presence and body language, cats and dogs canplay together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa.They can eas

15、ilyshare the same water bowl and in some cases groom （ 梳理） each other.The sign ificanee of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets to people who dont getalong, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers.If cats and dogs can learnto get along, surely people have a g

16、ood chance.【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇說明文，說明了狗和貓可以和平相處， 它們相互學(xué)習(xí)、理解 彼此的語言，通過這篇文章，人們也應(yīng)該和平相處，積極打造和平世界。5Some cats and dogs may fight when _.Athey are cold to each otherBthey look away from each otherCthey misunderstand each others signalsDthey are introduced at an early age【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段第四行“ One reason for this is pro

17、bably that some of their bodysignals are just opposite.”可以知道答案，所以選C。【答案】 C6What is found surprising about cats and dogs?AThey eat and sleep together.BThey observe each others behaviors.CThey learn to speak each others language.DThey know something from each others voices.【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第三段“ They are le

18、arning how to talk each others language.It is asurprise that cats can learn how to talkDog，and dogs canlear n how to talk Cat.”可以知道答案，所以選C。【答案】 C7It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs _ .A have common interestsBare less different than was thoughtC have a common body languageDare less int

19、elligent than was expected【解析】 推理判斷題。由第五段第一句話“ The significance of this research oncats and dogs may go beyond pets ”和第四段的第二句話“ They can learn.suspected ” 可以推出答案，所以選 B。【答案】 B8 What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?AWe should learn to live in harmony.BWe should know more about animals.CWe

20、 should live in peace with animals.DWe should learn more body languages.【解析】推理判斷題。 由最后一段最后一句“ If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely peoplehave a good chance. ”和第一段第一句“ Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the samehome ？”可以推出答案，所以選 A。【答案】 ACOne evening, a man was on his way home whe

21、n he saw a woman come by, hauling acart full of flowers.The smell of her flowers perfumed the air with sweetness soeasily that it seemed to lift his spirits.He had never experienced such wonder from the flowers of his owngarden. “How much must I pay for your wonderful flowers ？” he asked. “Take what

22、 you wishfor. ”“ What return must I make for them？” he asked again. “Your gratitude is enough. ” Shesaid.So he filled his arms with flowers and hurried joyfully home.His wife and children also liked theremarkable flowers, for they, too, discovered that the sight of them was a delight and the smell o

23、f themrefreshed the soul.In order not to lose his treasure ， the man planted the flowers in his garden.Sunlight and waterkept them amazingly beautiful and they still performed their powerful magic.When his children came toplay in the yard, the man cautioned them against carelessness and wild play in

24、 case they damage theflowers.But the flowers remained hardy and strong as long as there are enough sun and moisture tonourish them.As the family grew and more childre n came to play in the garde n, the man waseven more concerned about his remarkable flowers.He even built a high wall to protect them

25、with theutmost care .Unfortun ately,this_bega n_to_cause_c on sternatio n_among_the_family_members.lf the children caused their father stress, he would refuse them accessto the flowers.Later, he set up rules as to who could en ter the garden and what they must do while theywere there.He also establi

26、shed offices to determine accessibility.Eventually,it became necessary tohave lawyers to defend,judges to weigh, guards to safeguard.The mans family, however, saw less and less of the flowers and experieneed less and less of theirmagical powern the mean time, many of them went out i n search of the

27、flower lady.Well, she was stillout there, still giving away her amazing flowers.【語篇解讀】 本文通過一個(gè)小故事告訴我們一個(gè)哲理：美的東西要與別人分享這樣才能體現(xiàn)美的價(jià)值所在。9.The family found that the smell of the flowers could_.A. remove their spiritsB. make them energeticC. bring them what they wantD. make them smell sweet【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段的最后

28、一句話：His wife and children also likedthe remarkable flowers, for they, too, discovered that the sight of them was a delight and the smell ofthem refreshed the soul.可知老人的家人們也喜愛那花，認(rèn)為那花可以給人力量，故選Bo【答案】 B10. In order to protect the flowers, the man_.A. asked the policemen to help him take care of the gard

29、enB.built a high building to keep the children away from the gardenC. set up offices to decide, who can get close to the flowersD. employed lawyers, judges and guards toprotect the flowers【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段：Later, he set up rules as to who couldenter the garden and what they must do while they were

30、there.He also established offices to determi neaccessibility.可知老人為了保護(hù)他的花，建立了一間辦公室來決定誰有權(quán)看花，故選 CO【答案】 C11 What can we learn from the underlined sentence?A The man began to prevent the family memberscoming into his garden.B The man asked the family members to enjoy his flowers but no one wanted to.C Wh

31、at the man did made the family members less interested in flowers.D What the man did made the family members panic.【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)推理題。 根據(jù)劃線部分的前后文可知老人為了保護(hù)花而做出了些許令人 費(fèi)解的行為， 使得他與家人之間的關(guān)系開始疏遠(yuǎn)， 所以從劃線部分可以看出老人的家人們對(duì) 于老人所作的一切感到驚恐，故選 D。【答案】 D12 What lesson can we get from the fathers behavior?A To give is more fruitful

32、 than to get.B Shared beauty is real beauty.C A problem shared is a problem halved.D Many hands make light work.【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)最后一段的第一句話： The mans family, however, saw less and lessof the flowers and experienced less and less of their magical power. 可知由于父親過激的保護(hù)花的行為使得最開始喜愛花的一家人慢慢地缺少了分享花給他們 帶來的喜悅， 慢慢地和父

33、親開始疏遠(yuǎn)， 所以作者想表達(dá)美好的事情應(yīng)該一起分享， 從而能使 人開心，人們之間的關(guān)系更加和諧，故選B。【答案】 BDIn US, the potato is one of the most widely consumed crops.French fries arecommonly found in typical American fast-food burger joints and cafeterias.Frenchfries were introduced to the USwhen Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House du

34、ring hispresidency from 1801 to 1809.Potato chips are popular with consumers as well.The humble potato is more than just a kind of food.In many ways its part ofthe American pop culture.Lets take a look at some pop culture potatoes.Mashed Potato danceThe Mashed Potato dance is a craze that began in 1

35、962.The name of the dance came from thesong it accompanies,MashedPotato Time,performed by American R&Bsinger Dee Dee Sharp.Themove vaguely resembles that of the Twist dance style,by Sharpsfellow Philadelphian ， Chubby Checker.Hot Potato!Hot Potato ！is an action puzzle video gamereleased in 2001.

36、In the gamethe player must drive abus and clear the road of alien potato beings.The potato beings are either red or blue; when twolike-colored potatoes touch each other, they disappear.Over the years, Hot Potato! has received mostlypositive reception from critics.Mr.Potato HeadMr.Potato Head is an A

37、merican toy invented by George Lerner in 1949.The toy consists of aplastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands, feet, ears and mouths.In 1952, Mr.PotatoHead became the first toy advertised on television.This commercial revolutionized marketing andcaused a boom that solidified this

38、 toys place in American pop culture.【語篇解讀】 文章介紹了幾種美國(guó)的食品文化， 寫了這幾種食品的歷史、 起源、 組成 和發(fā)展等。指出這是美國(guó)食品中非常流行的食品文化。13 Which is the newest to the American pop culture?A French fries.B Mashed Potato dance.C Hot Potato!D Mr.Potato Head.【解析】 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由 Hot Potato ！ is an action puzzle video game released in 2001. 中的時(shí)間點(diǎn)

39、可知只有 hot potato 是 2000 年以后的，所以只有 Hot Potato ！是最 新的，所以選 C。【答案】 C14 What can we infer from the text?A French fries were popular in US when first served in the White House.BMashed Potato Timecame from Mashed Potato dance.C Players can play Hot Potato！ on their phone.D Mr.Potato Head can be taken apart.

40、【解析】 推理判斷題。 由 The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic partslike hands, feet, ears and mouths.可知這個(gè)由幾個(gè)部分組成，它們 可以分開，所以選 D。【答案】 D15.Which of the following can be the BEST title for the text?A. Enjoy American Fast FoodB. Have Fun with PotatoesC. Different Uses of PotatoesD. Am

41、erican Food Culture【解析】主旨理解題。由文章總體可知文章講了美國(guó)的各種食品，所以可知選Bo【答案】 Bn.閱讀填句（共 5 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 10 分）Most social workers that take jobs with federal, state and local public assistanee agencies holdcollege degree.16_ If you want to become a social worker,these tips can help you.Choose a social worker specialty

42、_ 17_ For instanee,some social workers decide to work with all types of people, while othersfocus on a specific group. Child and family social workers take care of families in n eed of help. Somesocial workers might take positi ons in schools, where they work closely with pare nts and teachers toen

43、sure stude nts are matched with the right programs. Knowing where you want to go in social workshould greatly in flue nee your post-sec on dary educatio n.Complete a Bachelors DegreeA four-year bachelors degree in social work or a related fie ld is required for most positions. If youalready hold an

44、associate degree, you may be able to transfer credits and cut the time to graduati on totwo years. _18_Earn the n ecessary certificatesSome states require social workers to be certified._19_ so you need to getin formatio n on the requireme nts where you live.Move up the ladderReturning to college to

45、 add a post-graduate degree is one way to advanee in the social workfield.Ma ny public service orga ni zati ons require employee to take part in continuingeducation._20_For example, with additionalpost-graduate work, youmight move from performingfamily assistanee casework to a role of counselor, sta

46、ffdirector, family man ager or adm ini strator.A. A masters degree is n ecessary.B. Different states have differe nt rules.C. There are a lot of career paths in social work.D. In some cases, you may want to cha nge fields.E. A bachelors degree typically prepares you for some positi ons.F. Stude nts

47、pla nning a career in social work have few degree choices.G. Successful social workers continue their education throughout their career.【語篇解讀】本文是一篇說明文，對(duì)如何做一名成功的社會(huì)工作者給出了幾點(diǎn)建議。16.【解析】根據(jù)本空前的Most social workers that take jobs with federal, stateand local public assista nee age ncies hold college degree.”

48、可知，此處承接上文，講的還是關(guān)于 social worker 的話題，故 G 項(xiàng)符合語境。【答案】G17.【解析】根據(jù)本空后的For instanee,some socialworkers decide to work withall types of people, while others focus on a specific group.”可知，此處說的是social work的職業(yè)途徑，故 C 項(xiàng)符合語境。【答案】C18.【解析】 根據(jù)本段小標(biāo)題 Complete a Bachelors Degree 可知，此處講的還是關(guān)于 bachelors degree的話題，故 E 項(xiàng)符合語境

49、。【答案】E19.【解析】根據(jù)本空前的Some states require social workers to be certified. ”可知，此處是說不同的國(guó)家的規(guī)則問題，故B 項(xiàng)符合語境。【答案】B20.【解析】 本空后的For example, with additional post-graduate work, youmight move from performing family assistanee casework to a role of counselor,staffdirector, family ma nager or admi ni strator. ”是對(duì)此

50、處的舉例說明，說明有時(shí)你可能想 改變一下，故D 項(xiàng)符合語境。【答案】D川.完形填空（共 20 小題；每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分）What are con seque nces of laz in ess? Many young pers ons seem to think it of notmuchconsequenee_21_they do not improve their time well in youth, vainly_22_they can make itup by careful work or effort whe n they are_23_.They ajso t

51、hink it is shameful for men and wome n tobe lazy, _24_that there can be no harm in pers ons who are young spe nding their time inany_25_they please.George Jones thought_26_.At the age of 16, he went to an academy to prepareto enter college.His father obtained books for him, clothed him, and paid for

52、schooli ng at his great_27_.But George thought of nothing but present_28_.Whe n _called to recite, he went red and what he recited were not the right words, _29thewhole class would burst into laughter.Such are the applauses(gets._30_ , though he passed a very poor exam in ati on,he was_31_with the t

53、est.It wasthose who 32_him that thought it was possible that the reason why he didnt_33_questi ons betterwas that he was frighte ned.However, there is not much_34_shown to bad scholarsin college.Georgehad_35_ his studies so long that he fell behind.Poor fellow! He paid_36_ for his laziness.Allthegoo

54、d scholars_37_him;they were ashamed to be seen inhis_38_.He was grow ing discouraged.Eve ntually, he had to quit college.Such are the_39_of lazin ess.Therefore, we should, from this history,take_40_ , and “ stamp improveme nton the wings of time ”.【語篇解讀】 本文是夾敘夾議文。本文主要闡述了懶惰的代價(jià)，作者以 George Jones為例警醒讀者不

55、要懶惰，否則你將為此付出沉重的代價(jià)。勞地期待他們，故選 Ao【答案】 A23.A.olderC. tallerD. stronger【解析】 與前文的 in youth 對(duì)應(yīng)，故選 A。掌聲)a lazy person21.A.asB.C. ifD.【解析】 根據(jù)前后之間的關(guān)系判斷，應(yīng)用【答案】 C22.A.expectingB.C. in dicat ingD.【解析】 根據(jù)從句的不會(huì)好好管理時(shí)間和un tilsinceif，故選 Coregrett ingrequiri ng的 careful work or effort判斷是徒B. better【答案】 A24.A.andC. for【

56、解析】 設(shè)空后 that 從句與前文 it之間是轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，故選 Bo【答案】B25.A.orderC. manner【解析】in any manner they pleaseB. butD. oris shameful for men and wome n to be lazyB. senseD. pattern以他們喜歡的任何方式。選項(xiàng)C 符合語境。答案】C答案】 A故選 C。答案】 C答案】 DB examinedD appreciated解析】 save 節(jié)省； examine 檢查； submit 呈上； appreciate 欣賞，感激。根據(jù)前 文的examination 判斷選 B

57、。【答案】 B26 A.soB againCaloudDahead解析】so 在此處代替前文所說的內(nèi)容，故選A。答案】27 A.saleBspeedC lengthD expense解析】sale 銷售； speed 速度；length 長(zhǎng)度；expense 費(fèi)用。expense 與前文的 paidfor 對(duì)應(yīng)，故選D。答案】28A.purposeB pleasureC memoryD situation解析】 purpose 目的； pleasure快樂，高興；memory 記憶；situation 環(huán)境，形勢(shì),結(jié)合語境可知選 B。答案】 B29 A.so thatB in caseC as

58、 thoughD now that解析】 so that 結(jié)果； in case萬一，以免； as though 好像； now that 既然。設(shè)空后是設(shè)空前的結(jié)果，故選A。30 A.At firstBOn the contraryC At lastDIn other words解析】 根據(jù)語境可知， 這里表示“最終，盡管他考試成績(jī)很差， 但還是被錄取了”。31A.facedBsatisfiedCcombinedDadmitted解析】 結(jié)合語境可知這里表示被大學(xué)“錄取”。故選D。32A.savedCsubmitted【解析】 generously 慷慨地； greedily 貪心地； co

59、nstantly 不斷地； dearly 昂貴地。 根據(jù)前文可知應(yīng)是付出昂貴的代價(jià)。故選D。答案】 D解析】 根據(jù)下文的 they were ashamed to be seen.可知應(yīng)選 C。答案】 C38 A.collegeB companyC classD community【解析】 in ones company【答案】 B和某人在一起。39 A.characteristicsB causesC statesD wages【解析】 他因?yàn)閼卸璨坏貌环艞墝W(xué)業(yè)，這就是懶惰的代價(jià)。故選D。【答案】 D40 A.actionB chargeC avoidedD recommended37 A.

60、savedB attracted33 A.come up withC end up with【解析】 根據(jù)空后的 questions【答案】 B34 A.motivationC interest【解析】 與下文的 Poor fellow【答案】 D35 A.ignoredC interrupted【解析】 與 fell behind 對(duì)應(yīng)，【答案】 A36 A.generouslyC constantlyB respond toD add to 判斷應(yīng)該是“回答”，故選 B。B dignityD mercy ！相對(duì)應(yīng)，應(yīng)是“同情，可憐”。B exploredD strengthened 應(yīng)是“忽略”