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选择性必修第一册 UNIT 1 RELATIONSHIPS(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(★)
Paul O’Sullivan walked around his apartment in the US city of Baltimore one evening in
2014，feeling bored.Just for fun，he decided to try to find out how many other people on
Facebook shared his name.Moments later，dozens of Paul O’Sullivans filled his screen and he
sent friend requests to them all.
As Baltimore Paul looked through the profiles of the Paul O’Sullivans who accepted his
invitation ， he noticed something four of them had in common ： They were all
musicians.Baltimore Paul had an idea.He asked the other three musical Pauls if they’d like to
form a band called The Paul O’Sullivans.They all agreed.
Starting a band across multiple time zones proved to be nettlesome.Fortunately，Manchester
Paul，a 59-year-old former professional musician knew how to fix that.They would create a kind
of musical assembly line including online sessions.
The Band released its first original song，“Namesake”，in March 2016.But just months
after the song’s release，Baltimore Paul began experiencing health issues that forced him to take
time off from making music.The other Pauls also decided to take a break from the band.But they
didn’t press pause on their friendship.Instead，they made sure Baltimore Paul never felt alone，
even with the long distances between them.They shared family pictures and chatted online.
Finally，after a four-year break，Baltimore Paul was well enough to start making music
again.The first thing the band did was create a music video for “Namesake”，which has now
been watched on YouTube more than 50,000 times.
“It has been a lovely journey that has lasted seven years so far.A four-stop international tour
—one concert in each of our hometowns—would be great，” says Baltimore Paul.
“What are the odds，” he says，“that a random Facebook request would lead not only to
new music but to lasting friendships as well？” “Some things are just meant to be.”
1．What inspired Baltimore Paul to form a band?
A．His enthusiasm for music.
B．His dream of having an international tour.
C．Four Paul O’Sullivans all being musicians.
D．Friendship among the four Paul O’Sullivans.
2．What does the underlined word “nettlesome” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Easy. B．Disappointing. C．Troublesome. D．Interesting.
3．What can be learned from paragraph 4?A．It never rains but it pours.
B．It’s never too late to mend.
C．One is never too old to learn.
D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
4．What’s the purpose of the text?
A．To teach how to start a band.
B．To introduce a band united by a name.
C．To show how to make friends online.
D．To introduce a popular online service.
B
This fall，students at the University of Massachusetts found a new menu at their dining
commons：the “diet for a cooler planet” menu.This meant herb-roasted lamb，raised with a
carbon-friendly approach.It included sweet potatoes that had been picked from a local farm’s field
post-harvest.The options were plant-heavy，locally grown，and involved little to no packaging.
“We wanted to let students participate in climate action by making choices about their
food，” says Kathy Wicks，sustainability director for UMass Dining.The university is not alone
in this effort.Increasingly，American consumers and institutions are thinking about how their food
choices factor into climate change.For many，small choices at the grocery store，dining hall，and
restaurant can feel more accessible than big-ticket options like buying a fuel-efficient car or
installing home solar panels.
Small changes in dietary habits may make a big difference.Climate activists often target fossil
fuels and transportation systems，but studies point to the food system as a significant contributor
to global warming.According to Project Drawdown，a research organization that evaluates climate
solutions，the way food is grown，transported，and consumed accounts for about a quarter of the
world’s greenhouse gas emissions.Beef is a regular target.“If，on average，Americans cut a
quarter pound of beef per week from their diet，it’s like taking 10 million cars off the road a
year，” says Sujatha Bergen，director of health campaigns for the Natural Resources Defense
Council.Food waste ranks third among climate solutions.While much waste occurs before
consumers are involved—food left on the field or “chucked” because it does not fit appearance
standards，Americans also throw out a lot of food they have purchased：about $1,600 worth a
year per family of four.
“People are beginning to understand that their food choices have a big impact on
climate，” says Megan Larmer，director of regional food at the Glynwood Center for Regional
Food and Farming in New York.But，she cautions substantial change will need to come from the
whole food system.
5．What is the purpose of the new menu at the University of Massachusetts?
A．To market the cold dishes. B．To reduce the cost of packaging.C．To popularize the plant-heavy diet. D．To promote low-carbon awareness.
6.What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A．Food is a decisive factor for climate change.
B．Food choices matter much to global warming.
C．Universities are working together in climate action.
D．Fuel-efficient cars are not affordable for consumers.
7．What does Sujatha Bergen say about beef?
A．It has a great influence on carbon reduction.
B．It is popular among millions of car drivers.
C．It has a close relationship with gas emission.
D．It plays a significant role in American’s diet.
8．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Food System Reform：a Successful Trial
B．Global Warming：an Approaching Danger
C．Carbon Emission：a Killer，or Healer?
D．Low-carbon Diet：a Craze，or More?
Ⅱ.完形填空
Little Oliver was Mason and Rebecca’s miracle child.Rebecca suffered three miscarriages(流
产) before Oliver was born.When they were still in extreme 1 ，Rebecca accidentally found
the little boy never reacted to any sound.After examination it was confirmed that Oliver was born
2 .
Facing such a blow，Mason and Rebecca never felt 3 .A few weeks later，Oliver got his
first hearing aid.Despite several 4 ，Oliver could at last hear!
Three years passed，and it was time to send Oliver to 5 .But the first day Oliver returned
home 6 .“I don-don’t want to go to school...I have no friends...”
One day，Rebecca and Mason were called to the school，where Oliver’s teacher，Sophia
told them Oliver never 7 with his classmates.He was afraid that his classmates would 8
him over his deafness.Though Sophia talked to him again，he was 9 to communicate.
Rebecca and Mason told her their son was 10 for friendship inside.Sophia decided to do
something to help Oliver out of his 11 .They made a plan and put it into action on his sixth
birthday.Oliver 12 his classroom and found it decorated with balloons.He was surprised and
sat in his chair， 13 what was happening.Suddenly，all his classmates marched inside，
wearing colorful birthday caps and smiling at him.Oliver’s eyes rose with tears as he watched
them sing a happy birthday song in 14 .They had learned sign language to surprise the
birthday boy and make him feel 15 .
1．A.sorrow B．happiness C．surprise D．loss
2．A.dumb B．blind C．deaf D．one-handed3．A.discouraged B．annoyed C．embarrassed D．confused
4．A.operations B．tests C．worries D．struggles
5．A.school B．hospital C．station D．work
6．A.laughing B．crying C．adding D．explaining
7．A.debated B．agreed C．studied D．interacted
8．A.break down B．turn up C．complain about D．laugh at
9．A.unwilling B．careful C．careful D．unable
10．A.grateful B．desperate C．responsible D．concerned
11．A.doubt B．failure C．insecurity D．reach
12．A.locked B．cleaned C．entered D．designed
13．A.confirming B．concluding C．ignoring D．wondering
14．A.gesture B．return C．deed D．word
15．A.independent B．sensible C．included D．praised
Ⅲ.语法填空
I have always been a language enthusiast，especially of the languages more distant from my
mother tongue (Spanish)．I learned that only a year before,1. new degree called
Modern Languages and their Literatures ， which included Chinese among three other
languages,2._________(establish) at the University of Granada.I chose to study Chinese though I
didn’t know a word of it.
The four years were a journey of hope and 3. (disappoint) in equal parts.I
wanted to quit several times in the third year,4. (see) that after two years of hard
study it was impossible for me to keep a simple conversation in Chinese.
Thinking of all the 5. (invest) time，I determined to finish my degree.After
that，I would look for an opportunity to go to China for further study.During my study period，the
one that 6.___________(real) helped me to start speaking Chinese was the Chinese Bridge，a
contest 7._________ which I participated with zero talent and great enthusiasm.The preparation for
the contest benefited me a lot and 8. (strengthen) my desire to improve.Thus，I
graduated with honors and applied for a one-year scholarship to study Chinese in China.So in
August of 2015，I arrived to Nanjing University，9. I lived and studied for nine
months.A year later，I headed to Yunnan Normal University 10. (pursue) another
Master’s Degree in teaching Chinese to foreigners.
When I look back to my past study life，I know it was many unknown paths that took me to
the right places.
