Quiz 7 Joy of Travel 1.Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate word.the first letter of which has been given. l)He took a bite of the meat,.chewed(嚼)it,savored(品尝)it,and said,“Itis f 2)The company is n_ for paying its bills late. 3)The mother,an e lady dressed in the latest Paris fashion,walked behind her sons. 4)The singer was extremely delighted by the w_ of the applause(掌声). 5)Her old house was being s_pulled down by bulldozers(推土机)， 6)The terms of the agreement were left d vague. 7)We have to do this.There doesn't seem to be any a_ 8)People who stay more than two years in the job receive a special b 9)I will go for a two-week tour,which allows some time in all the major cities for 10)He raised his glass and t her with the bit of wine left in his glass. 2.Directions:Choose the most appropriate word to complete each of the following sentences. 1)The general strike is a means of_ the total authority of the government. A.incorporating B.reinforcing C.challenging D.transforming 2)These weapons add a new to modern warfare. A.flavor B.factor C.respect D.dimension 3)She went round the room,talking to each woman in turn but little response from any of them A.eliciting B.arousing C.commanding D.engaging 4)This aircraft several new safety features in addition to the standard ones. A.absorbs B.incorporates C.accumulates D.insulates 5)I'd rather marry a man who had a(n) of humour than one who was stunningly(非常地)attractive. A.capability B.insight C.knowledge D.sense 6)They work hard to a barren(贫瘠的)landscape into an area of beautiful pastureland. A.transform B.transition C.transit D.transport 7)With the hospitality so of these people,they opened their house to over fifty guests. A.unique B.characteristic C.special D.particular 8)Prehistoric fish have into some 30,000 different species. A.grown B.descended C.evolved D.transformed 9)If we have time this summer,I'd like to some of the less well-known parts of the country
Quiz 7 Joy of Travel 1．Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with an appropriate word, the first letter of which has been given. 1) He took a bite of the meat, chewed (嚼) it, savored (品尝) it, and said, “It is f !” 2) The company is n for paying its bills late. 3) The mother, an e lady dressed in the latest Paris fashion, walked behind her sons. 4) The singer was extremely delighted by the w of the applause (掌声). 5) Her old house was being s pulled down by bulldozers (推土机). 6) The terms of the agreement were left d vague. 7) We have to do this. There doesn’t seem to be any a . 8) People who stay more than two years in the job receive a special b . 9) I will go for a two-week tour, which allows some time in all the major cities for s . 10) He raised his glass and t her with the bit of wine left in his glass. 2．Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each of the following sentences. 1) The general strike is a means of the total authority of the government. A. incorporating B. reinforcing C. challenging D. transforming 2) These weapons add a new to modern warfare. A. flavor B. factor C. respect D. dimension 3) She went round the room, talking to each woman in turn but little response from any of them. A. eliciting B. arousing C. commanding D. engaging 4) This aircraft several new safety features in addition to the standard ones. A. absorbs B. incorporates C. accumulates D. insulates 5) I’d rather marry a man who had a(n) of humour than one who was stunningly (非常地) attractive. A. capability B. insight C. knowledge D. sense 6) They work hard to a barren (贫瘠的) landscape into an area of beautiful pastureland. A. transform B. transition C. transit D. transport 7) With the hospitality so of these people, they opened their house to over fifty guests. A. unique B. characteristic C. special D. particular 8) Prehistoric fish have into some 30,000 different species. A. grown B. descended C. evolved D. transformed 9) If we have time this summer, I’d like to some of the less well-known parts of the country
A.investigate B.search C.explore D.settle 10)The two events led to changes in the international situation. A.typical B.dramatic C.impulsive D.terrifying 11)What could have him this state of despair? A.brought;to B.brought;on C.brought;about D.brought;forward 12)He thinks he can get away with cheating me,but I'll make him A.pay off B.pay up C.pay for D.pay 13)She strode quickly down the street,ignoring the beggars who were out their hands for money. A.extending B.lending C.stretching D.reaching 14)Don't your mother everyday difficulties even if she is old A.separate;from B.keep;out of C.insulate;from D.distract;from 3.Directions:Fill in each of the following blanks with a word from the box. Change the form if necessary. fantasy horizon approval boast reinforce structure sample patience advantage distress facility 1)We may not have the time or the to give much thought to this insignificant problem. 2)The new threat on the is unemployment. 3)It would be wise to each proposal to take into account(考虑)the individual customer's needs. 4)We'll go and buy the new computer system as soon as we have the of the directors. 5)Only six countries had the and know-how(技术，技能)to produce advanced weapon systems of this kind. 6)He used to live in a world and never faced up to his problems. 7)The of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats. 8)One of the unforeseen(没预料到的)consequences of the wars was that they_ differences between the north and the south of the country. 9)They can learn the language and_ the British way of life lO)Six people were rescued by helicopter(直升飞机)from a fishing boat in off the Cornish Coast. 11)Ireland beautiful beaches,great restaurants and friendly locals(当地人). Key to Quiz 7 1.1)fantastic 2)notorious 3)elegant 4)warmth 5)systematically 6)deliberately 7)alternative 8)bonus 9)sightseeing 10)toasted 2.1)C2)D3)A4)B5)D6)A 7B8)C9)C10)B
A. investigate B. search C. explore D. settle 10) The two events led to changes in the international situation. A. typical B. dramatic C. impulsive D. terrifying 11) What could have him this state of despair? A. brought; to B. brought; on C. brought; about D. brought; forward 12) He thinks he can get away with cheating me, but I’ll make him . A. pay off B. pay up C. pay for D. pay 13) She strode quickly down the street, ignoring the beggars who were out their hands for money. A. extending B. lending C. stretching D. reaching 14) Don’t your mother everyday difficulties even if she is old. A. separate; from B. keep; out of C. insulate; from D. distract; from 3．Directions: Fill in each of the following blanks with a w ord from the box. Change the form if necessary. 1) We may not have the time or the to give much thought to this insignificant problem. 2) The new threat on the is unemployment. 3) It would be wise to each proposal to take into account (考虑) the individual customer’s needs. 4) We’ll go and buy the new computer system as soon as we have the of the directors. 5) Only six countries had the and know-how (技术，技能) to produce advanced weapon systems of this kind. 6) He used to live in a world and never faced up to his problems. 7) The of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats. 8) One of the unforeseen ( 没预料到的 ) consequences of the wars was that they_________ differences between the north and the south of the country. 9) They can learn the language and the British way of life. 10) Six people were rescued by helicopter (直升飞机 ) from a fishing boat in off the Cornish Coast. 11) Ireland beautiful beaches, great restaurants and friendly locals (当地人). Key to Quiz 7 1．1) fantastic 2) notorious 3) elegant 4) warmth 5)systematically 6) deliberately 7) alternative 8) bonus 9) sightseeing 10)toasted 2．1) C 2) D 3) A 4) B 5) D 6) A 7) B 8) C 9) C 10) B fantasy horizon approval boast reinforce structure sample patience advantage distress facility
11)A12)D13)C14)C 3.1)patience 2)horizon 3)structure 4)approval 5)facilities 6)fantasy 7)advantage 8)reinforced 9)sample 10)distress 11)boasts VOANEWS Jimmy Doolittle Is Best Remembered for Leading a Raid on Japan in 1942 VOICE ONE: He was a scientist,an airplane engineer and a 1 in the United States Army. At one time,he held the record for flying faster than any other person.He was the first pilot to cross the United States in less than twenty-four hours.He was the first pilot to fly "blind," that is,_ 2 _And,when his country entered World War Two,he led one of the first successful 3 against the enemy. VOICE TWO: His name was James Harold Doolittle.But to the many thousands of Americans,he was Jimmy --Jimmy Doolittle. Jimmy Doolittle was born on December14th,1896,in the western state of California.His family soon moved to Nome,Alaska.Jimmy was a small boy.He never grew to be very big. Yet larger boys made a mistake if 4 Jimmy would fight if someone tried to hurt him.And he almost never lost. VOICE ONE: As a young man he became a 5 He held the American West Coast championship for his weight.He continued to box when he entered the University of California to study 6.He held both the lightweight and middleweight college boxing championships. VOICE TWO: When the United States entered World War One,young Jimmy Doolittle joined the Army He also asked to be trained as a pilot.On March 18th,1918,Jimmy passed the tests and graduated from flight school.He had hoped to go to France and fight in the war.The army, however,had him train other pilots.When the war ended,Jimmy chose to stay in the army He thought this would give him a chance to 7 VOICE ONE: For most of the years between World War One and World War Two,Jimmy Doolittle was_ 8 in the growth of the airplane industry.He helped test new airplanes.He flew
11) A 12) D 13) C 14) C 3．1) patience 2) horizon 3) structure 4)approval 5) facilities 6) fantasy 7) advantage 8) reinforced 9) sample 10) distress 11) boasts VOA NEWS Jimmy Doolittle Is Best Remembered for Leading a Raid on Japan in 1942 VOICE ONE: He was a scientist, an airplane engineer and a 1 in the United States Army. At one time, he held the record for flying faster than any other person. He was the first pilot to cross the United States in less than twenty-four hours. He was the first pilot to fly "blind," that is, 2 . And, when his country entered World War Two, he led one of the first successful 3 against the enemy. VOICE TWO: His name was James Harold Doolittle. But to the many thousands of Americans, he was Jimmy -- Jimmy Doolittle. Jimmy Doolittle was born on December14th, 1896, in the western state of California. His family soon moved to Nome, Alaska. Jimmy was a small boy. He never grew to be very big. Yet larger boys made a mistake if 4 . Jimmy would fight if someone tried to hurt him. And he almost never lost. VOICE ONE: As a young man he became a 5 . He held the American West Coast championship for his weight. He continued to box when he entered the University of California to study 6 . He held both the lightweight and middleweight college boxing championships. VOICE TWO: When the United States entered World War One, young Jimmy Doolittle joined the Army. He also asked to be trained as a pilot. On March 18th, 1918, Jimmy passed the tests and graduated from flight school. He had hoped to go to France and fight in the war. The army, however, had him train other pilots. When the war ended, Jimmy chose to stay in the army. He thought this would give him a chance to 7 . VOICE ONE: For most of the years between World War One and World War Two, Jimmy Doolittle was 8 in the growth of the airplane industry. He helped test new airplanes. He flew
longer and longer distances.He also entered the world-famous air races of the time.During the 1920s and 30s,airplane races 9 Jimmy Doolittle won three of the most important races,the Schneider Marine Cup,the Bendix Trophy race and the Thompson Trophy race.By now,most Americans knew the name Jimmy Doolittle. VOICE TWO: Perhaps Jimmy's most important work during this period involved 10.In the early years of aviation it was almost impossible to fly in bad weather.Many pilots 11 in poor conditions because they became lost.In a heavy fog,they could not tell if they were going right,left,up or down.Many pilots and aviation experts said the problem could not be solved.They said it was impossible to fly in bad weather. Jimmy Doolittle began working with experts who made flight instruments.These instruments helped tell if the aircraft was going up,going down or turning. 12 Other instruments 13 to help find the landing area. KEYS: 1.general 2.using only instruments to guide his airplane 3.attacks 4.they thought being small also meant being weak 5.boxing champion 6.mineral engineering 7.combine his flying skills and his interest in engineering. 8.involved 9.were used to test new aircraft designs 10.instrument flying 11.crashed 12.The instruments helped a pilot fly straight 13.linked radios to a direction device
longer and longer distances. He also entered the world-famous air races of the time. During the 1920s and 30s, airplane races 9 . Jimmy Doolittle won three of the most important races, the Schneider Marine Cup, the Bendix Trophy race and the Thompson Trophy race. By now, most Americans knew the name Jimmy Doolittle. VOICE TWO: Perhaps Jimmy's most important work during this period involved 10 . In the early years of aviation it was almost impossible to fly in bad weather. Many pilots 11 in poor conditions because they became lost. In a heavy fog, they could not tell if they were going right, left, up or down. Many pilots and aviation experts said the problem could not be solved. They said it was impossible to fly in bad weather. Jimmy Doolittle began working with experts who made flight instruments. These instruments helped tell if the aircraft was going up, going down or turning. 12 . Other instruments 13 to help find the landing area. KEYS: 1. general 2. using only instruments to guide his airplane 3. attacks 4. they thought being small also meant being weak 5. boxing champion 6. mineral engineering 7. combine his flying skills and his interest in engineering. 8. involved 9. were used to test new aircraft designs 10. instrument flying 11. crashed 12. The instruments helped a pilot fly straight 13. linked radios to a direction device