1UnitUnit 4 4 HelpingHelping peoplepeople aroundaround thethe worldworld 一、阅读理解。Oliver and the Seawigsby Philip ReevePublished by OUP PressISBN: 978-0-192-73455-6Oliver grew up in a family of explorersbut his biggest adventure is about to begin! Along with his new friends, Oliver goes off to look for his missing parents.I really like this book because its not one of those short stories that are over too quickly, but a longish book that takes time to read. I recommend this book and give it 5 stars.Ginny, age 8Lady Lydia: Read Me a Storyby Anne LavisPublished by A H StockwellISBN: 978-0-722-34327-2Lady Lydia is old and eccentric (古怪的), but she is never lonely. She shares her home with bats and mice and spiders, and all the animals round about are her friends too.My lovely daughter Alice likes all the pictures of the animals in this book, but she doesnt like it when the pages have lots of writing on with no pictures. Alice rates this book 2 out of 5.Alice, age 4I Am a Woolly Hat (EARLY READER)by Salma KoraytemPublished by Orion BooksISBN: 978-1-444-00844-9Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together.2This book makes my sweetheart Lucie feel lovely inside and the drawing are not as good because the colors are not bright like other books. Lucie rates this book 3 out of 5.Lucie, age 4A Royal Fairytaleby Ink RobinPublished by EgmontISBN: 978-1-405-26843-1See Kate and Wills romance develop from their studying days at Edinburgh through to their happy wedding at Buckingham Palace with the royal family, even the queen, in tow.My little angel Amy likes the book. The best parts are the wedding and fireworks as she likes fireworks and the colors on the page are really bright. Amy rates it 4 out of 5.Amy, age 41.Which book might an animal lover prefer?A. A Royal Fairytale.B. Oliver and the Seawigs.C. Lady Lydia: Read Me a Story.D. I Am a Woolly Hat (EARLY READER).2.Who likes bright colors?A. Ginny and Alice. B. Lucie and Amy.C. Ginny and Amy. D. Alice and Lucie.3.Whose book shows romance and happiness?A. Philip Reeve. B. Anne Lavis.C. Salma Koraytem. D. Ink Robin.【文章大意】这篇文章为读者推荐了一些书。1.C 【解析】细节理解题。由 Lady Lydia is old and eccentric (古怪的), but she is never lonely. She shares her home with bats and mice and spiders, and all the animals round about are her friends too.可知一位动物爱好者更喜欢阅读3Lady Lydia: Read Me a Story.选 C。3.D 【解析】细节理解题。由 See Kate and Wills romance develop from their studying days at Edinburgh through to their happy wedding at Buckingham Palace with the royal family, even the queen, in tow.可知 Ink Robin 的书表现了快乐和浪漫，选 D。二、单项选择。1.It is urgent that immediate measures _ should be taken to stop the situation.A. are taken B. would be taken C. be taken D. should take【答案】C【解析】It is urgent that.(should) do.； “措施被采取”用被动语态。句意：很紧迫的是,应立即采取措施阻止这一事态的发展.2.If we do not receive payment by the end of this month, we will have no alternative but to take legal action.A. do nothing but to take B. have no alternative but takeC. have no choice but to take D. have nothing to do but to take【答案】B【解析】have no alternative but to do=have no choice but to do sth.“ 除外别无选择” ，符合题意。句意：如果在本月底我们仍未收到货款，我们别无选择，只能采取法律行动。3._ the instant message servicerWeChat, we can keep in touch with our friends for everyday communication.A. In need of B. By means of C. In place of D. On behalf of【答案】B【解析】by means of “借助于” ，符合句意。in need of 需要；in place of 代替，取代；on behalf of 代表。句意：借助于即时消息服务商微信，我们可以和朋友们保持4联系，进行日常交流。4.China has made a _ to do all she can to help the tsunami-hit regions of Asia.A. devotion B. commitment C. allowance D. combination【答案】B【解析】make a commitment 作出承诺；devotion 忠心，献身；allowance 津贴，补助；combination 联合。句意：中国作出承诺竭尽全力帮助亚洲受海啸袭击的地区。5.The _ hills around remind the villagers of the importance of protecting the environment.A. blank B. bare C. vacant D. empty【答案】B【解析】blank 空白的；bare 赤裸的，光秃的；vacant 空着的，未被占用的；empty 空的；没人居住的。句意：周围光秃的山提醒村民们保护环境的重要性。6.Sam began to do his homework without numerous _ or a major search through his crowded backpack.A. occasions B. reminders C. rules D. suggestions【答案】B【解析】occasion 时机，机会；reminder 暗示，提醒；rule 规则；suggestion 建议。句意：不需要多提醒，也不用在塞满东西的背包找半天作业本，萨姆就开始做起了作业。7.For a temporary or long storage of the product, please make _ to the storage section indications.A. difference B. conclusion C. reference D. decision【答案】B【解析】make (a) reference to 参阅，谈到。句意：对于产品的临时储存和长期储存，请参阅储存说明。8.To improve spoken English, Lucy _ at least one hour each day to recite English texts.A. sets off B. sets aside C. sets down D. sets out【答案】B5【解析】sets off 送行；sets aside 留出；sets down 写下；sets out 开始。句意：为了提高英语口语，露西每天留出一小时的时间来背诵英语课文。9.With the night falling, the crowd gathering around the accident scene began to _.A. break up B. break down C. break out D. break away【答案】A【解析】句意：随着夜幕降临，聚集在事故现场的人群开始散去。break up 散(会)，解散，(人群)散开，破碎；break down 出毛病，失灵，分解，感情失控；break out 爆发；break away 逃脱。10._ tell me your answer no