Unit 12 Life is full of the unexpected.练习题Name_ Grade_第一节单项选择:从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。()1.Something special happened _ Larry _ the first day of school.A.from;in B.to;on C.from;on D.to;in()2.Are _ sick taken good care of in this hospital?Yes.They take good care of everybody here,especially _ old.A.a;an B.a;the C.the;the D.the;an()3.My most _ moment was trying to introduce a person whose name I couldnt remember.Every time this kind of thing happens,I feel _.A.embarrassing;embarrassing B.embarrassing;embarrassed C.embarrassed;embarrassed D.embarrassed;embarrassing()4.I didnt know the truth of the matter _ Mary told me.A.till B.because C.ifD.after()5.We were shocked at the _ that Jack,an honest man,was a criminal.A.hoaxB.discovery C.goal D.suggestion()6.Do you think her explanation for being absent is _?No.I think shes making an excuse.A.boring B.exciting C.believable D.valuable()7.I cant find my watch anywhereit has completely_.A.rung B.flashed C.shut D.disappeared()8.Liu Dingning is a wonderful student.She has _ won first place in arts twice.A.already B.yet C.even D.either()9.Becky _ out of the door before I could stop her.A.will rush B.had rushed C.has rushed D.wasrushing()10.Scotts aunt was about to turn off his mobile phone _ it rang.A.unlessB.though C.when D.since()11.Jeff must have got up late because he hasnt _ for breakfast.A.grown up B.stayed up C.waken up D.shown up()12.Tom,you didnt go to the costume party yesterday?_.I went to my piano lesson.A.Yes,I didB.No,I didnt C.Yes,IhadD.No,I hadnt()13.Usually Monday is _ day of the week.Everyone has much to do.A.busiest B.busier C.the busier D.thebusiest()14.Be quiet,Sally,and dont keep _ such silly questions.A.asking B.to ask C.praising D.topraise()15.My mother drove me to school because of the rain._.I had to ride my bike and got wet.A.Its a pityB.Im sorry to hear thatC.Youre lucky D.Have a good time第二节完形填空:阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填人相应空白处的最佳答案。There is very important thing in our life.However,I had never realized it until I receiveda beautiful gold watch from my father when I was 19 years old.This 16 always tells me theimportance of time in my life.It was a cold rainy day.My father asked me to go to the 17 to pick up my uncle and takehim home.I should have arrived there 18 4:30 pm.We had a basketball match at school thatafternoon 19 the match was too exciting.When the match was nearly over,I suddenly rememberedmy uncle and 20 to the airport.It was too late.He had left the airport and taken a taxi toour house.I was very worried that my father would be 21 with me.As soon as I entered the living room,I saw my uncle in the sofa looking very tired.I dared not 22 my uncle and father.I said helloto them in a very low voice.My father didnt say 23 .Instead,he asked me to sit next tohim.“Peter,did you have a good time today?”he 24 very disappointed,but his voice wasstill calm.I felt so sorry and answered in an even 25voice.“Yes,Dad,but Im really sorryabout not 26 my uncle.This will 27happen again.I promise.”My father handed me a boxwith a beautiful gold watch inside.It was a gift my uncle bought for him.He gave it to 28and said,“I hope you have learned something important today,and this watch will help youremember the importance of time.”The watch has been with me for twelve years.I wear it not because of its price,but becauseof _29_I learned from it,it tells me to respect_30_and never be late to do what I have promisedto.()16.A.watch B.clock C.bell D.time()17.A.hotel B.station C.bus stop D.airport()18.A.before B.from C.after D.to()19.A.though B.because C.and D.so()20.A.moved B.turned C.hurried D.flew()21.A.happy B.angry C.sorry D.lucky()22.A.look up B.look for C.look at D.look after()23.A.anything B.something C.nothing D.everything()24.A.is B.was C.does D.did()25.A.funnier B.louder C.happier D.lower()26.A.waking up B.giving up C.picking up D.putting up()27.A.always B.never C.often D.usually()28.A.you B.him C.them D.me()29.A.what B.that C.which D.who()30.A.culture B.friendship C.time D.family第三节 短文理解:根据短文内容,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。ABefore every Mothers Day,you may rush around to try to find the perfect present.But storesdont carry what most moms want.Moms know you love them,but they like re minders.So on thenext two pages,some kids shared what they appreciate(感谢)about their moms.I appreciate my mom because she helps me know when Im wrong or right.When I dont knowwhat to do,she is there.The thing I appreciate most about her is thatshe kisses my headeverynight.6Amy,11My mother shows me that she loves me in so many ways.She helps me with my homework,drivesme to camps,makes delicious breakfasts for me and reads books with me.She is a great role modelto me because she keeps studying while working a full-time job and taking care of our family.My mother is a great mom!Miles,11What I appreciate about my mom is that she is funny and nice.When I am in any difficultsituation,she is always the first one there.When I have games,she comes every t