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必修第一册 Unit 4 Looking good，feeling good(2)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2024·湖南邵阳期中)
Sometimes you meet people in the most unexpected places who can change your life.When
Michael Skinner，a student at the University of Notre Dame，called for an Uber after a formal
event during Junior Parents Weekend，he had no idea that the driver would leave a lasting impact
on him.As the engineering major made a friendly conversation with his driver，Doug Anderson，
the New Jersey native asked him about his family.
That’s when Anderson began telling Skinner about his 11-year-old daughter Tori who he and
his wife adopted when she was five.Tori was born with a condition that caused her to have only
half a palm and one finger on her hands.Anderson explained to his empathetic(共情的) passenger
that her hands made his daughter feel embarrassed and unhappy looking so different from her
peers.
Wanting to help their child，he and his wife spoke to doctors from several hospitals about
getting their daughter prosthetics(假肢)—only to hear that a child quickly outgrows the artificial
limbs，making them even more expensive for the parents.
With the family welcoming two other children with special needs，the Andersons were extra
careful to watch their spending.The circumstances led Anderson—who’s 58—to become an Uber
driver to make some extra money that also allowed him to interact with all kinds of people.People
like Skinner，who luckily enough，was able to help his family.If there is such a thing as fate，the
pair’s meeting was a welcome chance encounter.Skinner works at e-Nable，an informal student
engineering club that 3D-prints robotic hands and they needed a child to test their creation after
enduring an ongoing lag in their projects.Tori was the perfect candidate.
After several back-and-forth meetings，Tori can write，throw a baseball，and perform many
other acts once considered impossible thanks to her new hands.Although Anderson never took the
driving job expecting an outcome as bright as this，the father feels thankful fate stepped in.
1．How did Skinner know of Tori’s condition?
A．From a student engineering club.
B．From a conversation with Tori’s father.
C．From his professor who taught engineering.
D．From a meeting during Junior Parents Weekend.
2．Why did Anderson become an Uber driver?
A．To kill time. B．To gain sympathy.C．To earn extra money. D．To befriend some doctors.
3．Which of the following can best describe the pair’s meeting?
A．Coincidental. B．Interesting. C．Regular. D．Scheduled.
4．What does Anderson think of the test result of 3D-printed robotic hands on his daughter?
A．Puzzled. B．Doubtful. C．Dissatisfied. D．Grateful.
B
A study looked at the various modes of e-mobility in Germany to find e-bikes are all charged
up and leading the pack.
The most surprising finding was the number of e-bikes：18% of the respondents stated they
used an e-bike，compared to an also impressive 7% who said they use an e-car.E-bikes were
considered practical compared to regular bikes because of the reduced physical exertion and
extended range.Another benefit of e-bikes over e-cars is that they are fun.This apparently makes
them the most “attractive” form of an electric vehicle.
In North America，we often need a car to go around，but in Germany，just over half of the
e-bike users managed to do so.However,68% of these e-car users did，probably “due to the
ability to transport larger items”．
Perhaps the most interesting numbers are those for the distance travelled.E-bikes are used for
trips with a length of 15 kilometers，significantly less than the 25-kilometer trip length for the e-
cars but still a big number for a bike trip.
The study stated ， “ E-bikes are already the most commonly used means of electric
transportation in Germany.”
This is good news for North America，which has fallen behind European countries in e-bike
uptake.The U．S.Office of Energy Efficiency said，“Data collected on one-way household trips
show that 59.4% of vehicle trips were less than six miles.In fact，three-fourths of all trips are ten
miles or less.”
Others tell us that the infrastructure(设施) is terrible，but cities in Texas are investing in bike
infrastructure.For the e-bike revolution to take off，we need good affordable bikes，safe places to
ride，and secure places to park.It is also apparent that we need better regulation of e-bikes to
ensure they all meet related standard to avoid battery fires like those happening in New York.
But in Germany，the overall success of e-bikes can be expected to continue both in terms of
popularity of e-bikes and in terms of total sales.
5．What does the underlined word “exertion” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Weight. B．Effort. C．Contact. D．Barrier.
6．What can we infer about North America from paragraph 6?
A．It is poorer than Europe. B．Its residents prefer long trips.
C．Its road conditions are terrible. D．It has the conditions to promote e-bikes.
7．What is the author’s attitude toward the use of e-bikes?A．Favorable. B．Doubtful. C．Uninterested. D．Objective.
8．Which can be the best title for the text?
A．E-Bikes Still Need Improving B．E-Bikes Are Widely Used for Trips
C．E-Bikes Are Popular in Germany D．E-Bikes Are Coming to North America
Ⅱ.七选五
I’ve been living in Spain for decades and I securely guarantee that I have a talent in figuring
out the cool hidden local spots.As a foreigner，I couldn’t care less about doing the touristy things
or enjoying fancy cuisine.__1__ So I always attempt to find something that’s appealing and fun
yet represents the local culture.
My reputation for doing this has grown.__2__ Since I am somewhat fluent in Spanish，I
could charge people for this and become somewhat of an official tour guide.I choose not to
though，because to me，the most important thing is making sure the tourist，who already spent a
lot of time and money getting to where I am，has the fun and cultural experience they could
possibly have.__3__ In that case，tourists can explore the local culture further at the lowest cost.I
choose to give them an experience that’s deeper and opens their mind，all for free.
__4__ When someone is visiting your area，don’t just take them to the touristy spots.Show
them the places that mean something to you.Show them your heart through the places that you
show them and the experience you give them.There’s something good in almost every town out
there.If you don’t have any spots in your area that you like，learn to find the good in the place
you live.If you find the good in where you live，you will also find the good in yourself.It’s a time
that both you and the tourist will probably never obtain again.__5__
A．Everyone can do the same.
B．I could hardly have imagined it would happen.
C．It’s also about creating a lifelong connection with the locals we interact with.
D．What’s most crucial is experiencing the genuine country and culture.
E．I know better than tourists themselves what they are eager to experience.
F．Don’t rush the experience，thoroughly enjoy every moment with that person.
G．I’m being asked frequently to offer people tours，both to friends and strangers.
Ⅲ.完形填空
As usual，Lily bought expensive gifts for her children Alice and Peter before Christmas.Her
job kept her busy，and she __1__ got to see her children during weekdays.Being a mother，she
always wanted to be __2__ her children，but she placed her __3__ first，thinking earning money
was more important.
Lily __4__ the gifts in secret and decided to give them a day before Christmas since she had to
attend a business meeting the next day.Fortunately，a day later，the meeting __5__.Lily was
__6__ she could spend Christmas with her family.Therefore，she decided to __7__ a party.Lily
sent __8__ to all her friends and her father-in-law，Michael.Lily was worried her friends wouldnot feel __9__ in the presence of aged people.Later that day，her children noticed the gifts she had
bought.Unexpectedly，neither of them seemed __10__ to open the gifts.
On Christmas Eve，Lily __11__ her friends into her house.However，she felt __12__ when
she saw Michael walking in.On arrival，Michael gave Alice and Peter presents—some cookie
molds(模具)! The two kids ran happily to their grandfather and showed great __13__ for his gifts，
asking him to bake cookies with them.
All the guests present were moved by the scene.Lily __14__ all they want is their parents’
time and __15__ not what their parents buy them.
1．A.usually B．rarely C．always D．never
2．A.around B．beyond C．without D．for
3．A.family B．heart C．body D．job
4．A.watched B．laid C．hid D．made
5．A.was called off B．went off C．was called on D．went on
6．A.shocked B．touched C．happy D．free
7．A.attend B．throw C．delay D．rule
8．A.blesses B．regards C．letters D．invitations
9．A.confident B．warm C．relaxed D．cool
10．A.shy B．worried C．easy D．eager
11．A.welcomed B．led C．signaled D．waved
12．A.uncomfortable B．refreshed C．surprised D．calm
13．A.respect B．pity C．enthusiasm D．love
14．A.noticed B．realized C．learned D．witnessed
15．A.money B．passion C．knowledge D．attention
Ⅳ.语法填空
The Singing Sands Mountain ， as a hot tourist attraction,1.____________(locate) in
Dunhuang in Western China.As you walk through the quicksand or slide down a sand mountain，
sometimes you can hear loud noises from beneath your feet.This is how it got the name “The
Singing Sands Mountain”．
2．____________(nestle) between the tall sand mountains，there lies a spring.It has existed
for thousands of years and never dried up.The spring,3.____________(shape) like a moon，is
called the Crescent Spring(月牙泉)．
The formation and 4.____________(exist) of the spring are related to its landform.The
flowing water comes together here and overflows through a geological layer to form the Crescent
Spring.It’s 5.____________(extreme) dry here，with the amount of annual evaporation(蒸发)
being more than 60 times 6.__________ of the annual rainfall.However，the stable water source
ensures a 7.__________(sustain) water supply to the spring.
Also due to the low-lying terrain( 地 势 ) ， whenever there is a sandstorm ， it forms8.______________ upward air flow between the surrounding sand mountains to send the sand at
the foot back to the top of the sand mountain and save it 9.______________ being swallowed by
quicksand.The Crescent Spring，10.____________ terrain and landscape are really distinctive，
has become a romantic scenic spot.
Ⅴ.读后续写微写作
The Chain of Kindness
The rain was coming down so hard that each drop seemed to explode as it hit the roof of the
car.Tom looked out into the coal-black night，struggling desperately to keep his car on the
road.The rain beat down continuously and the road was deserted except for Tom and his car.
Tom could see his wheelchair in the backseat from the rear-view mirror and quickly looked
down at his thin，broken legs.He could feel a familiar wave of despair start to wash over
him.Suddenly，a loud noise shook him out of his moment of hopelessness as the car began to
bump down the road.“Great，” he thought，“a flat tyre.”
With a heavy sigh，Tom brought the car to a stop，resting his head on the steering wheel，
defeated! After a few seconds，he looked up and peered out of the window.In the distance，he
could see a light twinkling in the blackness.
When Tom approached the house，a young girl around ten years old was standing in the
doorway.He pulled up and rolled down the window.“Are your parents at home？” he shouted
over the wind and rain.“I have a flat tyre and I need help.”
“Wait a minute，” the girl replied and went into the house.A few minutes later，she
returned with an old man.The girl held his arm and smiled lovingly up at him.
Tom explained the problem to the old man and added，“I need help because my legs are
paralyzed.” The words came out flat.But he did not know how else he could convey the fact that
he needed help from this weak old man in the middle of the rainstorm.The old man simply nodded.
The old man and the little girl concentrated on their work and the rain was soaking them.Once
again ， Tom couldn’t help but feel he was useless.Soon the old man stepped to the
window.“You’re all set，” he said.Tom handed some money to the old man，but he made no
move to take it.Finally，the young girl said，“Grandfather is blind.”
范文补全
Tom did not know what to say.He just gestured towards the girl and the old man helplessly
as he stumbled through an explanation that 1.__________________________(他愿意为他们的帮
助 支 付 报 酬 ) ． The old man waved a hand and said ， “ There is no
need.2.________________________________________________________________________
(回家路上一定要小心，延续这善意的传递吧)．”Tom got back on to the road.The rain was
now only a light mist ， revealing the road
ahead.3._________________________________________(当他在夜色中驾车时，他发现自己
对前方的旅程充满了期待)．Inspired by the chance encounter ， Tom started to see everything
differently.4._____________________________________________________________________
___(次日他联系了医生，看看他是否能做些什么来提高他的活动能力)．Later，he pursued
his long-lost dream of becoming a teacher and reconnected with his family.Perhaps Tom was
disabled in one way ， but he decided that
5.__________________________________________________(他不会让这件事来定义他是谁
或他能实现什么).6.____________________________________(最重要的是，他开始期待崭新
的每一天并且把这当作是帮助别人的机会，这样他就可以继续把善意传递下去)．
