Wish you were here　單元檢測(A卷——全員必做)

　　.單項填空

　　1．(2024·江蘇阜寧中學高三階段檢測)The government said the city is facing ________ short supply of about one million cubic meters of ________ natural gas.

　　A．a; /　B．the; the

　　C．a; a

　　D．the; /

　　2．(2024·宿遷高三檢測)At first, John was ______ of planes, but two years later, ________ to other countries on business is his main business.

　　A．scared; flying

　　B．frightening; flight

　　C．frightened; flight

　　D．scaring; flying

　　3．(2024·蘇北四市聯考)________ on his past mistakes, Ted realized that he had stayed around the wrong people.

　　A．To reflect

　　B．Reflecting

　　C．Reflected

　　D．Being reflected

　　4．(2024·合肥高三教學質檢)Some questions may come to you during the interview, but you can and should make good preparations ________.

　　A．by design

　　B．in advance

　　C．in person

　　D．by chance

　　5．(2024·黃山高三模擬)After five days of the fantastic space trip, the two astronauts walked out of the spaceship, ________.

　　A．tired but happy

　　B．tiredly but happily

　　C．tiredly and happily

　　D．tired and happy

　　6．________ your present bad mood, you'd better put off the work till next week, when you may be in higher spirits.

　　A．In spite of

　　B．In terms of

　　C．In view of

　　D．In place of

　　7．The 31th Olympic Games, ________ between August 5 and August 21 in 2024, will take place in Riode Janeiro.

　　A．scheduling

　　B．to schedule

　　C．scheduled

　　D．to have scheduled

　　8．(2024·常州高三統一檢測)Roger had a GPS device fitted in his car ________ he lost his way in the city.

　　A．so that

　　B．now that

　　C．in case

　　D．as if

　　9．(2024·皖南八校聯考)—It is neither too cold nor too hot in Kunming ________ the season.

　　—No wonder it is called “Spring City”．

　　A．whatever

　　B．however

　　C．whenever

　　D．wherever

　　10．(2024·泰州市期中)—Excuse me, but I wonder if Joan is available at 3：30 this afternoon.

　　—I'm afraid she ________ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

　　A．will watch

　　B．will be watching

　　C．is to watch

　　D．is watching

　　11．(2024·徐州模擬)Tom was about to close the window ________ his attention was caught by a bird.

　　A．when

　　B．if

　　C．and

　　D．till

　　12．(2024·安徽三市調研)The young guy you recommend is too selfish, lazy and too stubborn — ________， he is far from a competitive candidate.

　　A．together

　　B．merely

　　C．altogether

　　D．even

　　13．—I'm sorry, my mind ________. What did you say?

　　—You are always absent-minded in class.

　　A．is wandering

　　B．wandered

　　C．has wandered

　　D．was wandering

　　14．(2024·湖南十二校第一次聯考)Although________ under the sea for several hundred years, the ship loaded with a great deal of china is still in good condition.

　　A．buried

　　B．burying

　　C．to be buried

　　D．being buried

　　15．(2024·懷遠一中模擬)Tom is indeed a good child; he often helps his parents clean and ________ the bedrooms on Sundays.

　　A．move

　　B．manage

　　C．arrange

　　D．serve

　　.閱讀理解

　　A

　　(2024·鎮江高三質檢)

　　A voyage on one of Aiden's two government approved boats will be a memorable experience for both the novice and experienced angler (垂釣者). You'll enjoy the tradition of catching such species as mackerel and cod off the beautiful Cavendish coast of Prince Edward Island. Located just minutes from Cavendish, in the attractive village of North Rustico, Aiden's Deep Sea Fishing has been providing excitement, fun and most of all, fish, to our customers for almost half a century.

　　The summer vacation is coming up. Sign up and join us on one of our three daily sailings and catch some fresh fish for your supper! All you need to take on board is your smile. We'll supply the rods, tackle, bait and on few occasions, the raincoat. Oh yes, you can keep the fish without payment. Afterwards you can visit our Fish Market located next door and also tour Prince Edward Island (PEI).

　　No visit to the Island is not complete. Rolling hills, woods, reddish white sand beaches, ocean waves and the famous red soil have given Prince Edward Island a reputation as an island of outstanding natural beauty in North America. The author Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration from

　　the

　　island during the late Victorian Era for the setting of her classic novel Anne of Green Gables (1908). Today, many of the attractions that Montgomery found on the island are still enjoyed by thousands of tourists all over the world.

　　Come to fish off the coast of the beautiful Cavendish beach. With three sailings daily between June 14th and September 18th.

　　Sailing Times

　　Morning 8：00 AM to 11：00 AM

　　Afternoon

　　1：15 PM to 4：15 PM

　　Evening

　　6：00 PM to 9：00 PM

　　Pricing and Payment (All prices in Canadian dollars.)

　　Adults：$40.00

　　Children：$30.00(Under 12)

　　Reservations：902－963－3522

　　Group charters available upon request

　　1．The underlined word “novice” means “________”．

　　A．beginner

　　B．tourist

　　C．fisherman

　　．customer

　　2．Aiden's Deep Sea Fishing has a history of about ________.

　　A．20 years

　　B．30 years

　　C．50 years

　　D．60 years

　　3．We can know that ________.

　　A．Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Prince Edward Island

　　B．there will be four daily sailings during the summer vacation

　　C．you can have the fish you have caught for free

　　D．mackerel and cod are plants growing on the island

　　4．How much will they pay if one couple together with two children aged 5 and 10 sign up for the fishing trip?

　　A．30.00 Canadian dollars.

　　B．100.00 Canadian dollars.

　　C．140.00 Canadian dollars.

　　D．160.00 Canadian dollars.

　　B

　　(2024·岳陽市第一次高三模擬考試)Australia is a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony.

　　Australia, the last continent, was discovered by ships belonging to some European nations in the seventeenth century, these nations were less interested in changing it into a colony than in exploring it. As in the early history of the United States, it was the English who set up the settlements in Australia. This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some other things in common as well.

　　Australia and the United States are about the same in size and their western lands are both not rich in soil. It was the eastern coast of Australia and America that the English first settled, and both colonies soon began to develop to-

　　wards the west. However, this westward movement took place more because the English were searching for better land and because the population was increasing. Settlements of the western part of both countries developed quickly after gold was discovered in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later.

　　Although the development of these two countries has a lot in common, there are some striking differences as well.

　　The United States gained its independence from England by revolution while Australia won its independence without having to go to war. Australia, unlike the United States, was firstly turned into a colony by English prisoners and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheep raising. By 1922, for example, Australia had fifteen times more sheep than it had people or almost half as many sheep as there people today in the United States. Yet, in spite of these and other main differences, Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one has with most of the rest of the world.

　　5．Who turned Australia into a colony?

　　A．Britain.

　　B．Several European countries.

　　C．The United States.

　　D．None of the above.

　　6．In the early history of America and Australia, both colonies developed towards the west firstly for the reason that ________.

　　A．the population was increasing rapidly in the east

　　B．gold was discovered there

　　C．the English thought there might be richer land there

　　D．fewer people lived there

　　7．In the early 1920s ________.

　　A．there were more sheep in Australia than in the United States

　　B．the population in Australia was greater than that of the United States

　　C．the United States had twice as many sheep as people

　　D．Australia had one fifteenth as many people as sheep

　　8．Australia, unlike the United States, ________.

　　A．did not discover gold until late 1840s

　　B．won its independence by peaceful means

　　C．was the last and biggest continent to be discovered

　　D．was not rich in gold in its western part

　　9．The last sentence in the last paragraph “Australia and the United States have more in common with each other than either one has with most of the rest of the world.” means ________.

　　A．the United States and Australia do not have any main differences

　　B．the United States and Australia have nothing in common in the rest of the world

　　C．the United States and Australia have much more in common than they have with other countries

　　D．in common with the rest of the world, the United States and Australia have a lot of differences

　　Wish you were here　單元檢測(B卷——自主選做)

　　Ⅰ.完形填空

　　(2024·江蘇揚州第一學期檢測)It had been a year since Susan, thirty-four, became blind.As the result of a medical accident she was sightless, suddenly thrown into a world of darkness, anger, __1__ and self-pity. All she had to __2__ on was her husband Mark.

　　Mark was an Air Force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. When she first lost her sight, he watched her sink into despair and he became __3__ to use every means possible to help his wife.

　　__4__， Susan felt ready to return to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too __5__ to get around the city by herself. Mark volunteered to __6__ on the bus with Susan each morning and evening until she got used to it.

　　For two weeks, Mark, in full military uniform, __7__ Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other senses, specifically her __8__， to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new environment. He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could watch out for her, and __9__ her a seat.

　　Finally, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. __10__morning arrived.Before she left, she embraced her husband tightly. Her eyes were filled with tears of __11__ for his loyalty, his patience, and his love. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their __12__ ways. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ... Each day on her own went __13__， and a wild gaiety took hold of Susan. She was doing it! She was going to work all by herself!

　　On Friday __14__， Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was exiting the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure __15__ you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver why.

　　“You know, every morning for the past week, a fine looking gentleman in a military uniform has been __16__ across the corner watching you when you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street safely and he __17__ you until you enter your office building. Then he blows you a kiss, gives you a salute and walks away. You are one __18__ lady，” the bus driver said.

　　Tears of happiness poured down Susan's __19__. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than __20__， a gift she didn't need to see to believe — the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

　　1．A.sympathy　B．frustration

　　C．awkwardness

　　D．anxiety

　　2．A.rely

　　B．base

　　C．carry

　　D．work

　　3．A.excited

　　B．stubborn

　　C．concerned

　　D．determined

　　4．A.Finally

　　B．However

　　C．Therefore

　　D．Undoubtedly

　　5．A.ready

　　B．independent

　　C．frightened

　　D．proud

　　6．A.drive B．send

　　C．follow

　　D．ride

　　7．A.supported B．carried

　　C．held

　　D．accompanied

　　8．A.sight

　　B．touch

　　C．hearing

　　D．smell

　　9．A.occupy

　　B．snatch

　　C．save

　　D．protect

　　10．A.Sunday

　　B．Monday

　　C．Tuesday

　　D．Wednesday

　　11．A.understanding

　　B．appreciation

　　C．gratitude

　　D．satisfaction

　　12．A.separate

　　B．different

　　C．two

　　D．own

　　13．A.perfectly

　　B．lonely

　　C．cautiously

　　D．smoothly

　　14．A.afternoon

　　B．morning

　　C．evening

　　D．night

　　15．A.worship

　　B．respect

　　C．envy

　　D．admire

　　16．A.running

　　B．walking

　　C．wandering

　　D．standing

　　17．A.observes

　　B．notices

　　C．watches

　　D．sees

　　18．A.brave

　　B．lucky

　　C．courageous

　　D．outgoing

　　19．A.face

　　B．cheeks

　　C．eyes

　　D．nose

　　20．A.guns