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Unit 1 Section ⅢLearning about Language & Using Language
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．He told us whether to_have (have) a picnic was still under discussion. 2．As a sailor (sail), he usually spends most of the year at sea.
3．The party is not an important one, so you can just be dressed in informal (formal) clothes.
4．The painting (paint) attracted his attention, which helped him develop an interest in drawing pictures.
5．I came across Mr White at the entrance (enter) to the reception building. 6．The man highly (high) thought of by the manager is selected to attend the important meeting.
7．There is some evidence that the little actress has gained more support since she played in that TV.
8．The two sides had debated with each other for two hours on who would be_selected (select) for the competition.
9．Believe it or not, the twins' parents sometimes have difficulty in telling them apart.
10．When he heard something exploding (explode), he ran out to see what had happened.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
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More and more people around the world are getting tattoos (文身). In the United States a large number of people aged 25 to 40 get tattoos. A third of all Americans between 18 and 25 have a tattoo. In Britain a fifth of all adults are tattooed. Tattooing has become an important industry as well. Today, there are more than 50,000 tattoo artists in the US alone.
Even famous people such as Angelina Jolie and David Beckham have some kind of tattoo on their bodies. According to researchers many people tattoo themselves as a sign of individuality (个性). They want to express themselves and show others who they are. Other forms of body art are also on the rise.
Today, tattoos are widely accepted in society. That hasn't always been the case. Tattoos used to be connected with criminals (罪犯), lower class people or certain groups like sailors and motorcycle gangs. While tattooing was once only for men, more and more women are now getting tattoos.
Tattooing goes way back in history. In many parts of the world, people used tattoos for different purposes. The ancient Romans tattooed their slaves. Native Americans tattooed themselves as a sign of bravery. In Nazi Germany Jews were marked with a number to tell who they were.
Not only has tattooing itself become a big industry, but removing them is also on the increase. Many people just don't realize that a tattoo lasts forever, and at some time in their lives they may want to get rid of it. The cost of tattooing
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yourself usually depends on how large the tattoo is or how complex (复杂的) it is. Prices are usually from a hundred to over a thousand dollars.
【文章大意】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了文身这门艺术的历史及现状。 1．The numbers in Paragraph 1 are used to show that ________. A．tattoos are now very popular
B．many tattoo artists are moving to America C．young adults have a preference for tattoos
D．it is against the law to get tattoos in Britain
解析：A 细节理解题。由该段中的a large number of people ... a fifth of all adults are tattooed和there are more than 50,000 tattoo artists in the US alone可知，作者通过这些数字旨在说明文身现在非常流行，故选A项。
2．What might be David Beckham's attitude towards tattooing? A．He is worried about it. B．He is interested in it. C．He thinks little of it. D．He has no idea of it. 解析：B 推理判断题。由第二段中的Even famous people ... David Beckham have some kind of tattoo on their bodies可知，David Beckham也喜欢文身，故选B项。
3．We can learn from the text that tattooing ________. A．is still not accepted by women B．usually costs a lot of money C．is not good for our health D．has a long history
解析：D 推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的The ancient Romans, Native Americans和Nazi Germany可知，文身这种行为已经有很久的历史了，故选D项。
4．It seems that the business of tattooing will ________.
A．slow down B．disappear soon
C．continue growing D．become very hard
解析：C 推理判断题。由最后一段中的Not only has tattooing itself become a big industry, but removing them is also on the increase可知，文身这个行业将会继续发展，故选C项。
B
Savannah Gallery is in The Valley, close to Crocus Hill. It is housed in two old houses which I believe add to the attraction of this gallery. I visited the gallery recently. Frank Costin who is the owner and director of Savannah Gallery was so helpful and friendly and shared the history behind some of the art in the gallery. I was fascinated by a piece of art by Victor Hempel and the story behind it.
“Two years ago, this talented sculptor (雕塑家) found an almond tree floating in the salt pond of Sandy Ground. He saw possibilities with his gifted eyes and pulled the tree back to his boat and workshop. This spring, after being exhibited in the St. Barth's art exhibition, it arrived in the gallery. There's not a single wall in this gallery that can fit its 11 feet height！”Frank said. After a couple of days, he hoisted (吊起) it up and placed it in the gallery's front room.“It's an amazing sculpture, and it's titled Greeting the Morning Sun. It is truly a great work of this sculptor” Frank said. I agree with Frank. I think it is simply beautiful and I love the story behind it.
There are many other beautiful pieces of art in the gallery. It was nice to walk slowly from room to room and picture in my mind that Anguillan families once lived
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and loved in the tiny rooms of the gallery. I then went out on the back porch and was watched by some cats. As Frank explained, he is allergic (过敏的) to cats, but he feeds the cats and they never come too close. He benefits because they keep the mice away and they benefit as they are fed daily.
It was a lovely visit and I will be sure to visit during the year to see what new pieces of art the gallery has. If you're a fan of art, don't miss the gallery.
【文章大意】 作者向我们介绍了Savannah Gallery的一件艺术品，鼓励我们去那里看看。
5．When the author saw Victor Hempel's artwork at the gallery, she was most probably ________.
A．surprised and frightened B．excited and proud C．sad and disappointed D．attracted and amazed
解析：D 推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句以及那件艺术品很令人震撼的语境可推断，作者深深地被吸引了，同时也被震撼到了。
6．Why did Victor Hempel pull the almond tree back to his boat? A．Because he wanted to experiment with it.
B．Because he was sure it would lead to a great artwork. C．Because he was afraid the salt pond would damage it. D．Because he knew Savannah Gallery would need it. 解析：B 细节理解题。根据第二段的He saw possibilities with his gifted eyes and pulled the tree back to his boat and workshop.可知，是因为他认为其可以成为一件很好的艺术品。
7．After Frank Costin saw Victor Hempel's artwork, he ________. A．suggested a name for it B．immediately hoisted it up C．wasn't very interested in it
D．thought it was too tall for his gallery 解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段的There's not a single wall in this gallery that can fit its 11 feet height！可知，Frank认为这件艺术品对于他的画廊来说太高了。
8．Why does Frank Costin keep the cats at the gallery? A．Because they can attract visitors. B．Because they help him kill time.
C．Because they are useful for the gallery. D．Because they have nowhere else to go.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据第三段的He benefits because they keep the mice away and they benefit as they are fed daily.可知，养那些猫对画廊有好处。
Ⅲ.七选五
Now many people smoke. __1__ At such a young age, you don't really think about the health risks of smoking. You certainly do not realize how addictive (上瘾的) smoking can be. As a teenager, you probably think that you can try smoking for a few times and then take it or leave it. However, the truth is that it doesn't take long to become addicted to smoking. So why do children or teenagers start smoking? __2__
Peer (同龄人) pressure plays an important part. Many children start smoking because their friends have tried it or smoke themselves. Those children may have started as they grow up in an environment where their parents, grandparents and older relatives smoke. __3__
Some children may begin to smoke if they have low self-esteem (自尊). Smoking may help them to make friends. __4__ When they have friends, they'll become more
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