牛津高中英语M8-U1单元测试.doc

Unit 1测试
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. People who use credit cards irresponsibly can soon find themselves heavily in debt.
A. /; the B. the; / C. the; a D. /; /
2. the sight of the orphan’s miserable life, she couldn’t help having pity him.
A. On; at B. At; on C. In; for D. For; in
3. The reason he has made such a success is that he gives up.
A. never B. sometimes C. usually D. always
4. with people in the countryside, people in cities can have better education and enjoy various kinds of entertainments.
A. Comparing B. Being compared C. Having compared D. Compared
5. Being late at a meeting is of Tom, so you should not be surprised at his today’s late arrival.
A. strange B. typical C. unique D. particular
6. Making between English and Japanese, you’ll find there’s little similarity between them.
A. contract B. comparison C. constitution D. contact
7. — Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away? — Thank you. .
A. It couldn’t be better B. Of course you can
C. Don’t mention it D. It’s up to you
8. Our parents and grandparents put aside much money for special use in future.
A. tend to B. refer to C. point to D. turn to
9. It was to have such a heavy snow in early October, though we often have snow in winter here.
A. abnormal B. common C. informal D. usual
10. I finally got the job I dreamed about. Never in all my life so happy!
A. did I feel 　 B. I felt 　　 C. I had felt 　 D. had I felt
11. The doctor has a good in the community because of his kindness and patience.
A. honour B. comment C. reputation D. status
12. If the work is Tom’s ability, it is certainly more than I can manage.
A. apart from B. except for C. away from D. far from
13. Everyone is asked to walk in the wards so as not to disturb the patients.
A. noisily B. heavily C. gently D. hurriedly
14. Yesterday Tom didn’t watch TV, did he read newspapers.
A. nor B. none C. either D. so
15. — I’m considering accepting the job since it is well-paid. — Wise, very wise. .
A. Easier said than done B. Great minds think alike
C. Better late than never D. Do it now
四、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Christmas is a season to spread joy and laughter. But will it not be wonderful to spread this joy by caring a little more about nature and going green? It’s not a bad idea to do your bit and contribute in your own small ways to saving nature and all the natural resources. Here are some tips which will help you sort out a few ideas for a green Christmas.
Reduce the use of the lights which are used to decorate your homes. Make use of the eco-friendly lights available on the market that use less energy. These lights use minimum energy and you end up having less wastage of electricity.
Reuse the wrapping paper from previous years to wrap the gifts. You don’t need to buy new wrapping paper every year. Also try using the same baubles (小玩意) and trinkets (小装饰品) for decorating your Christmas tree. Handmade or homemade baubles are the best way and these also add a personal touch to your Christmas tree.
Recycle all those trinkets that you cannot use anymore. Sending out Christmas cards made from recycled paper is a thoughtful way of going green for Christmas. There are many charities which sell these cards made from recycled paper. Make use of these green Christmas ideas, and spread the message of going green to your near and dear ones.
These are the 3 R’s for green Christmas ideas. In addition, green Christmas gifts are a way of spreading the message of what you believe in. A gift is indeed an ideal way.
Make your own gifts. If you think you have a skill, use it. Instead of going to shops and buying presents for your family and friends, you can make your own Christmas gifts at home and give them away. For example, you can make gifts for Christmas at home such as homemade Christmas cookies and chocolates, handmade soaps, soft toys, homemade candles, different types of cakes baked at home, etc.
If you have no time to make these gifts, think of other thoughtful ways of going green for Christmas. You can invite your family and friends over for a home cooked meal and prepare the dishes they enjoy best. Your family and friends can even assist you in planning the menu and cooking the meal together. This can help make your relationship stronger.
Use these green Christmas ideas and celebrate an eco-friendly Christmas. Whoever knows your friends and relatives may follow in your footsteps and contribute their share towards protecting the environment.
Green Christmas ideas
Ideas
Supportive details
Reduce the use of the lights used for home (16) .
Use eco-friendly lights that use up less energy to (17) electricity.
Reuse the wrapping paper, as (18) as baubles and trinkets.
● Make full use of the items used (19) .
● Make the baubles by yourself.
Recycle all those
(20) trinkets.
Send out Christmas cards made from recycled paper, which can be (21)
from many charities.
Make Christmas gifts on your (22) .
Make gifts for Christmas at home (23) than buy them from shops.
Have meals at home.
● Cook a meal at home and prepare the (24) dishes of your family and friends you will invite.
● Involve your family and friends in planning the menu and cooking the meal to (25) your relationship further.

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