单元小测 | 选择性必修二Unit4 journey across a vast land

一、一词多义

1.arise

1)(             )   We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. 

2)(        )   Emotional or mental problems can arise from a physical cause.

3)(             )   He arose at dawn.    

4)(        )  The peasants arose against their masters.

2.bound 

1)(             )  You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam.

2)(             ) You are bound by the contract to pay before the end of the month.

3)(             )  a plane bound for Dublin

4)(             ) The dogs bounded ahead.

二、重点词搭配填空

1.breath (n.呼吸, take a deep breath深呼吸，take one’s breath away令人惊叹，hold one’s breath 屏住呼吸，out of breath上气不接下气的, catch one’s breath喘口气；v. breathe，breathe in/out=inhale/exhale, breathe a sigh of relief松了一口气; adj. Breathless喘不过气来, breathtaking令人惊叹的）（联想：respiratory system呼吸系统）①【2019·全国卷II，B】Still, most of us volunteers______________ when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community(社区)as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.

②【2018·北京卷，A】The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn’t even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself. Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted! At mile 3, I passed a sign: ＂GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!＂By mile 17, I became ______________  and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again. By mile 21, I was starving! As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running. I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had. Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a ＂marathon winner＂.

③【2017·天津卷，B】After climbing up a hill for a panoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to ______________ and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama. Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and ______________  because this woman is engaging with it.

2.freeze (v. 变形froze, frozen；吓呆，停住I froze with terror；冻结 freeze assets；停止freeze on imports; adj. freezing) （联想：chilly,frigid, shivery寒冷的）

① 【2015年，北京卷】He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put（原地不动）. The first thing he did was to find shelter from the ______________ wind and snow. If he didn’t, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.

② 【2014年，全国卷I】A typical lion tamer (驯兽师) in people’s mind is an entertainer holding a whip (鞭子)and a chair .The whip get all of the attention , but it’s mostly for show .In reality , it’s the chair that does the important work .When a lion tamer holds a chair in front of the lion’s face , the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time .With its focus divided , the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next .When faced with so many options , the lion chooses to______________ and wait instead of attacking the man holding the chair.

③【2018·全国卷II，B】______________ bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.