课时作业(二十) [必修4 Module 2 Traffic Jam]
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Ⅰ.单项填空
1．He got out of the car to buy a pack of cigarettes, ________ the engine running. A．making B. leaving C. had D. kept 2．[2012·重庆卷] Before you quit your job, ________ how your family would feel about your decision.
A. consider B. considering C. to consider D. considered 3．Come and see me whenever________. A．you are convenient B．you will be convenient C．it is convenient to you
D．it will be convenient to you
4．With five hungry children seated round the table, the food disappeared________. A．in no time B．at one time C．at the same time D．on time
5．________some of the wine I made myself—perhaps you'll like it. A．Trying B．Try
C．To try D．Have tried
6．There is no easy ________ to the problem, so you'd better consider it carefully. A．method B．means C．solution D．way
7．I am in no ________ for telling jokes. A．mind B．form C．mood D．thought
8．—You are________me crazy. Can't you stop complaining? —Well. I will shut up.
A. giving B. keeping C. driving D. causing
9．It's time I________to thinking about my future. A．got down B．went down C．broke down D．came down
10．In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained ________ abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.
A．sticking B．stuck
C．to be stuck D．to have stuck
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11．Please don't speak of this. I don't want it to________. A．get along B．get on C．get to D．get around
12．—Have you received Jack's plan?
—Yes, but I don't think his plan is________. A．worth being considered B．worthy to be considered C．worthy of considering D．worth to be considered
13．—It's a good idea. But who is going to ________ the plan? —I think Tom and Greg will. A．set aside B．carry out C．take in D．get through
14．________ that there is no opposition, I will report it to the general manager. A．To provide B．Be provided C．Having provided D．Providing
15．—I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her. —________. It was her fault.
A．No way B．Not possible C．No chance D．Not at all Ⅱ.阅读理解
A[2012·山东卷]
San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.
The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.
The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.
One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that day's coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council(市政会). The Council approved, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere jokingly named the bridge “Nutty Narrows. ”
After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started construction. They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose (消防水带). It cost $1，000.
It didn't take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching_them_the_ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.
In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.
Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.
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16. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to ________. A. offer squirrels a place to eat nuts B. set up a local landmark C. help improve traffic D. protect squirrels
17. What happened over the coffee break discussion? A. The committee got the Council's blessing. B. The squirrel bridge idea was born. C. A councilwoman named the bridge. D. A squirrel was found dead.
18. What does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ropes” probably mean in the text? A. Passing them a rope.
B. Directing them to store food for winter. C. Teaching them a lesson.
D. Showing them how to use the bridge.
19. Which of the following is true of the squirrel bridge? A. It was replaced by a longer one. B. It was built from wood and metal. C. It was rebuilt after years of use. D. It was designed by Bill Hutch.
20. What can we learn about Amos Peters? A. He is remembered for his love of animals. B. He donated $1，000 to build the bridge. C. He was a member of the City Council.
D. He was awarded a medal for building the bridge.
B
Dog walkers provide a 20 to 60minute daily walk for a client's(客户)dog, making sure the dog answers the call of nature and gets proper exercise. They often walk more than one dog at a time. Some walkers work for dogwalking services, especially when starting out. Others have their own businesses, and build by word of mouth and advertising. Dog walkers often work part-time, and
some provide other services like pet sitting or transporting.
In New York, dog walkers usually earn about $25 an hour. If you work for a dog-walking
business, you may earn less；if you are on your own dealing with several dogs at the same time, it may be more.
What do you have to do to be a dog walker?
First, have a real love of dogs, and have a good knowledge of how to get on with dogs. Try calling dog-walking services to find out about openings. If you're on your own, you'll need to
network and market yourself. You might advertise your services in pet offices, grooming businesses, or neighborhood papers. You will need business cards and a mobile phone, and have good references and a clean background. You'll also have to deal with taxes and insurance. You should be physically fit, friendly, neatly dressed and extremely dependable. Many dog walkers are bonded(被担保的)and insured, and this is a definite selling point to clients.
Of course, you will be cleaning up dog waste！You will also be outside in all kinds of weather. You may have to deal with dogs that don't like each other, and difficult owners. It's also an
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up-and-down kind of business—clients can come and go.
For pet lovers, spending the workday with dogs instead of navigating office politics is its own reward！You are your own boss—you can dress casually,_your doggy clients will love you unconditionally, and you'll get some great exercise!
21. By writing the passage the writer tries to________. A．introduce you to a job
B．enrich your knowledge about pets C．advertise for a business
D．tell you more about life in New York
22. One who wants to ________ may find the passage helpful. A．take up a weekend job
B．keep a good pet dog
C．make money in his daily spare time D．be a parttime office worker
23. The fifth paragraph is meant to tell you________. A．what dogwalking is like
B．why dogwalking is worth trying C．the unknown part of dogwalking D．the bad side of dogwalking
24. The underlined word “casually” in the last paragraph possibly means________． A．as you like B．like a boss
C．in a dogfriendly way D．in nice clothes
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