1、第PAGE11頁（共NUMPAGES11頁）Unit 5 Working the Land Reading and Thinking一、完成句子1.據估計,到2050年,將有13億人使用英語作為第一語言或第二語言。that 1.3 billion people will use English as either a first or a second language by 2050.2.我從沒有想到你能成功地說服他改變主意。It never occurred to me that you could him to change his mind.3.使我印象最深刻的是殘疾人樂觀的生活態度。

2、most is the optimistic attitude of the disabled.4.如果他能再一次得到機會的話,他肯定會成功的。he can get another chance,he will surely succeed.5.大學畢業后,他去美國深造。 college,he went to the United States for further study.二、閱讀理解How cool can libraries be in an era(時代)of iPods and Kindles?More than you think.Only if you know where

3、 to go.Central Library:Seattle,Washington,United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Prince-Ramus.Tours began in 2006,two year

4、s after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions,book signings and other events,while visitors can stop by the chocolati cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library:Dublin IrelandThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland,

5、founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.It is the largest single library in the world,also known as the Long Room,which contains more than 200,000 of the librarys oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(豎琴) in Ireland.Dating to the 15th century,the old harp is the model for the symbol

6、 of Ireland.Geisel Library:University of California,San Diego,United StatesAt first glance,it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira,who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston,Texas,designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in sci-fi films,short s

7、tories and novels.The library hosts“Dinner in the Library,”which invites readers for cocktails,and also a special speech from well-known authors.Bishan Public Library:SingaporeLocated in the heart of Bishan,the award-winning Bishan Community Library spans 4,000 square meters.It was designed to look

8、like a tree house.The colorful pods( 吊艙)that stick out of one side of the building represent books sticking from a bookshelf.Inside the library,these pods offer private spaces for reading.Its ceiling-high glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building.1.I

9、f you want to enjoy a movie,you can go to .A.Central LibraryB.Geisel LibraryC Bishan Public LibraryD.Trinity College Library2.What makes Bishan Public Library different from the others?A.It has very large glass windows.B.It has ever won a prize for its size.C.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library.D.

10、It is the largest single library in the world.3.What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A.To encourage readers to visit these libraries.B.To make an advertisement about these libraries.C.To offer some information about these libraries.D.To tell readers the importance of visiting librarie

11、s.三、閱讀填句根據短文內容, 從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項, 選項中有兩項為多余選項。Therere two keys to being a better speaker. One is to concentrate more on the person youre speaking to. The other is to focus on meeting their needs instead of your own. 1Use peoples names more. Our names are “the sweetest and most important sound”

12、to us. 2 In conversation, you can use this to your advantage by asking for their names, and then dropping their names occasionally throughout the conversation later on. 3 Talking about ourselves results in the same feeling of pleasure in the brain as food or money. Individuals place high subjective

13、value on opportunities to express their thoughts and feelings. An attention-giver will give his attention to the individuals, and allow them to feel important. Repeat the last three words. 4 Simply repeat the last two or three words an individual said in a sympathetic, questioning tone. This is know

14、n as “The Echo (回聲) Effect”, which will allow the conversation to go back to the person, and make him feel more important. Stress similarities. Naturally, we tend to bond with people who are like us. 5 When individuals were asked what they wanted in a partner, the majority said they would prefer a c

15、omplementary (互補的) partner rather than a similar one. But the individuals were more likely to choose a partner who they thought was very similar to them. A. Talk more about ourselves. B. Repeating makes your partner important. C. Encourage people to talk about themselves. D. However, we seem to be u

16、naware of this fact. E. In brief, be an attention-giver rather than an attention-getter. F. Repetition is the most suitable in terms of good communication skills. G. We are more likely to be in tune with others when they say our names. 四、語法填空閱讀下面短文, 在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。Beijing Daxing Internatio

17、nal Airport, 1. _ new engine of our countrys economy, which was put into 2. _ (operate) on September 25, 2019, is really 3. _ (amaze). The airport 4. _ (shape) like a giant star has its domestic and international departure halls stacked vertically(垂直地). This is the first such design 5. _ worldwide a

18、irports, and offers passengers more convenient and 6. _ (fast) check-in and transfer services, significantly 7. _ (reduce) pressure on the existing Capital International Airport. Located in the south of Beijing, the new low-carbon airport 8. _( expect) to serve as Chinas largest intergrated 3-D tran

19、sportation hub(綜合立體交通樞紐)and one of the largest worldwide. Terminal(航站樓)1 has an annual capacity(容量)of 45 million passengers at its opening, 9. _ will be able to meet the transportation demand of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. 100 million passengers, 10. _ it reaches its full operati

20、onal capacity, are forecast to go through the airport annually. 一、完成句子1.It is estimated2.succeed in persuading3.What impressed me4.Given that5.After graduating from二、閱讀理解1.B 細節理解題。根據Geisel Library:University of California,San Diego,United States中的“It has been featured in sci-fi films,short stories a

21、nd novels.”可知,在這個圖書館里可以看科幻電影。2.A 細節理解題。根據Bishan Public Library;Singapore中的“Its ceiling-high glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building.”可知,這個圖書館有天花板那么高的落地玻璃窗。3.C 主旨大意題。根據第一段以及后面對于四個不同圖書館的客觀介紹可知,本文的目的就是介紹幾個很有特點的圖書館。三、閱讀填句1. E。本空總結上文, 引出下文, 故E項“總之, 做一個注

22、意力給予者而不是注意力獲得者”符合語境。2. G。根據該段小標題Use peoples names more. 和選項G中的“when they say our names”可知答案。3. C。由下文中“Talking about ourselves results in the same feeling of pleasure in the brain as food or money. ”一句可知, 談論我們自己能像談論食物和金錢一樣讓我們的大腦產生一種愉悅感, 再結合短文開頭提到的成為一個健談的人的兩個關鍵點(更多地關注與你交談的人、注意滿足他們的需求)可知, 本段小標題應該是“鼓勵人們談論他們自己”, 故答案為C。4. F。根據該段小標題Repeat the last three words. 及選項F中的“Repetition”一詞可知答案。5. D。空前提到“Naturally, we te