课时作业(二十五)模块8Unit 2 The universal language (限时：30分钟).单项填空1The man we followed suddenly stopped and looked as if _ whether he was going in the right direction.Aseeing Bhaving seenCto have seen Dto see2This novel is _ in the modern city，San Francisco，so once _，it will be very popular.Aput; publishes Bset; having published Cput; publishing Dset; published3Have you finished your homework yet?Not yet.I _ to do it just a few minutes ago.Agot down Bset outCset off Dset up4This phenomenon is not special but _Aspecific BuniversalCuniversity Duncommon5The conference room can _ about 100 people，so I dont think it is too small for us to have a meeting.Ahire Bemploy Ctake Dhold6Who should be responsible for the accident?The boss，not the workers.They just carry the orders _Aas told Bas are toldCas telling Das they told7Bob ran the 100 meters in 9.91 seconds，and I have not seen _ this year.Athe best BbetterCmore Dthe most8The company has decided to _ a new clerk in the accounts department and dismiss two from the office.Atake up Btake on Ctake over Dtake off9Tom and Kate _ for five years.Afall in love Bhave been in loveChave fallen in love Dwere in love with 10He was _ to spend the rest of the football season on the bench.Asentenced BtriedCcondemned Dsuggested11The young couple，who have much _ with each other，are dancing _ music of blues.Aby heart; to Bin mind; byCin heart; according to Din common; to12The young lady _ to see the film alone on such a dark night.Adares not go Bdares not to goCdare not to go Ddoesnt dare to go13_ it looked like a simple accident, but later the police became suspicious.AAt sight of BOut of sightCIn sight DAt first sight14Why are you so nervous?My computer broke down and my essay _ since.Ahas been left unfinishedBhas left to finishCwas left to finishDhad been left unfinished15The law demands that everyone _ his car checked at least once a year.Ahas Bwould have Chave Dwill have.2012江西卷 阅读理解Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable_young_people (ages 717)with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend. Volunteer tutors come from all walks of lifemarried, single，with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers.They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed. A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park，cooking，playing sport or going to a football match.These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive selfrespect，confidence and life direction. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most wellknown provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years. Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008. Emily is a 10yearold girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me. Emilys mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her selfworth. Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes its all work and no play. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!16. What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?A. To offer students public services.B. To help students improve their grades.C. To organize sport activities for young people.D. To provide partnership and fun for young people.17. A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least _A24 hoursB36 hoursC48 hoursD72 hours18. According to Emilys mother, this program may provide Emily with _A. advice from her teachersB. a new way to assess herselfC. a new way to judge her schoolmatesD. more comments from her schoolmates19. Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?A. She used to be a volunteer.B. S