北师大高中英语选修七课时规范训练：nit Langage Period 1 含答案

Unit 19Period OneⅠ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

My watch stopped working a few days ago.The band __1__ without my noticing，causing it to fall to the floor while I was doing some __2__.As I stepped back to __3__ some other clothes, I heard a terrible sound.I __4__ the watch and saw its face had been cracked.I saw that it was beyond __5__ and sadly threw it into the garbage.Strangely, though it is __6__，I find that I have no wish to buy a new one.__7__ it is because in this digital age clocks are __8__.They are on my wall，in my car，on my computer，and even on my phone.I even needn't __9__ my head if I want to see what time it is.I think that the real reason, __10__，is that as I grow older, my relationship with __11__ itself has changed.While I feel as __12__ as ever，time in this world has gone by too fast.The little baby boy I once rocked to __13__ on my chest is now a 23-year-old man who is bigger than me.Young and __14__ adults have now grown old, sickened and even __15__.Now I can see that time cannot be kept.It flows on and on and carries us with it in a river of __16__.The days go by，our hair turns __17__，our skin becomes wrinkled，and our bodies wear out.Looking at our __18__ cannot slow it down.All we can do is to embrace it and __19__ each day we are given.So do your best to spend each __20__ moment here with joy.Do your best to spend your days living，laughing, hugging, helping, praying and smiling.Do your best to spend your seconds here loving yourself，and others.()1.A．cut B．brokeC．closed D．stopped()2.A．exercising B．readingC．washing D．cooking()3.A．fetch B．findC．see D．choose()4.A．set up B．picked upC．looked for D．cared about()5.A．reach B．descriptionC．construction D．repair()6.A．worn B．disabledC．gone D．lost()7.A．Truly B．ReallyC．Indeed D．Perhaps()8.A．somewhere B．nowhereC．anywhere D．everywhere()9.A．shake B．turnC．nod D．bury()10.A．although B．thereforeC．however D．instead()11.A．achievement B．timeC．competition D．satisfaction()12.A．young B．calmC．happy D．useful()13.A．beat B．knockC．sleep D．stand()14.A．brave B．energeticC．rude D．proper()15.A．passed away B．got awayC．run away D．given away()16.A．smile B．silenceC．change D．love()17.A．brown B．blackC．yellow D．grey()18.A．watches B．bodiesC．ages D．relatives()19.A．share B．enjoyC．divide D．waste()20.A．considerate B．interestingC．precious D．difficult【答案与解析】1．B根据空后的“causing it to fall to the floor”可知，表带断了，故选B项。

2．C根据后一句中的“some other clothes”可知，作者当时是在洗衣服。

3．A根据空前的“stepped back”可知，作者是回去取一些别的衣服，故选fetch，表示“去取来，去拿来”。

4．B作者将手表从地上捡了起来。

5．D根据空后内容可知，作者认为手表已无法修理。

6．C手表已经没有了。

7．D根据下一段首句中的“the real reason”可知，此处讲述不想再买手表的一个可能的原因。

8．D根据空后的“They are on my wall, in my car, on my computer, and even on my phone.”可知，作者认为钟表到处都是。

9．B根据前文的描述可知，如今了解时间非常方便和快捷，作者甚至不用扭头便可知道时间，故用turn。

10．C根据空前的“I think that the real reason”可知，此处介绍的是与前面不同的一个原因。

11．B根据“While I feel as __12__ as ever, time in this world has gone by too fast.”可知，此处是指作者与时间的关系改变了。

12．A虽然作者感到像以前一样年轻，但时光却已飞逝。

13．C根据常识可知，把孩子抱在怀里轻轻摇晃，容易使孩子入睡，故选sleep。

14．B根据空后的“old，sickened”及空前的Young可知，此空应选energetic。

15．A解析同上题。

此空应选passed away，是对前面情况的进一步说明。

16．C时间的流逝带来的是不断的改变。

17．D此处是指头发变白了。

18．A看着手表不能阻止时光的流逝。

19．B我们所能做的是拥抱并享受每一天的美好时光。

20．C根据上文的内容可知，作者认为时光很宝贵，故选precious。

Ⅱ.阅读理解(共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Dogs are able to help all sorts of people with disabilities live their lives.Now a man from theUnited Kingdom has made a dog-controlled washing machine so that dogs can help these people with their laundry too!John Middleton of laundry company JTM invented the “Woof to Wash”washing machine that makes it easier for people with disabilities to get their clothes clean.Loading, starting, and emptying regular washing machines involves movements that most of us don't think twice about and take for granted.But doing laundry can be difficult for people who have autism(孤独症), are blind, have learning disabilities, or have limited movement in their hands.“We developed this machine because mainstream products with complex digital controls seldom mee t the needs of the disabled, ” explained Middleton.“But then I saw a video from the charity Support Dogs, where a dog strips a bed and loads the washing machine.I was completely blown away and instantly thought I could invent a machine where the dog does everything.So I got in touch with Support Dogs and they loved the idea.They said it would be a huge help to their severely disabled users.”With Middleton's washer, support dogs of all shapes and sizes can be trained to load the clothes，bark to turn it on, and open the door with a push of a paw and pull a string to unload the washing.The dogs are currently being trained by Support Dogs, and, for now，they will only be available to the UK citizens with disabilities.JTM's website says that, “Plans are underw ay for this groundbreaking machine to improve the quality of life and independence for thousands of people with wide ranging disabilities across the UK.”()1.According to Middleton, the common washing machines ________.A．are designed for special purposesB．are completely controlled by themselvesC．are produced digitally for people to useD．are difficult for the disabled to operate()2.If the dog wants to empty washing machines，he should ________.A．bark to the machine B．open the doorC．pull a string D．bite a button on the machine()3.What do we know about the “Woof to Wash” washing machine?A．Any dogs can be trained to operate it.B．It is widely sold in England at present.C．Dogs for it are being trained by John.D．It is designed especially for the dogs.()4.The best title for the passage may be “________”．A．A Washing Machine Designed by a DisabledPersonB．The Dog-Friendly Washing MachineC．The Latest Washing Machine in the WorldD．The Machine Specially Designed for Dogs【答案与解析】1．D细节理解题。