第八单元过关检测
Ⅰ.单项填空
1.He got well-prepared for the job interview,for he couldn't risk 　　　 the good opportunity.
A.to lose B.losing
C.to be lost D.being lost
解析:risk后应跟动词-ing形式作宾语,此处lose和he之间为主动关系,故直接用其-ing形式的一般式,而不能用被动式。
答案:B
2.-Why were you late for the meeting?
-Because the bus stopped several times to 　　　 passengers.
A.give up B.take up
C.put up D.pick up
解析:句意:--你开会为什么迟到?--因为公共汽车停了好几次让乘客上车。pick up"接人"。
答案:D
3.On the top of the hill 　　　 where the old man once lived.
A.a temple stands there B.a temple standing
C.does a temple stand D.stands a temple
解析:表示方位的介词短语放在句首句子用完全倒装。
答案:D
4.Susan is a quiet girl in general,but sometimes she 　　　 talk too much.
A.must B.should
C.need D.can
解析:句意:苏珊总体上是一个文静的女孩,但有时也可能会话很多。表示客观上的可能性应用can。
答案:D
5.The telephone system 　　　 suddenly while he was calling his mother.
A.broke down B.broke out
C.broke up D.broke in
解析:句意:他在给妈妈打电话时,电话系统突然瘫痪了。break down "停止运转,失灵";break out "爆发";break up "解散,散去";break in "闯入"。
答案:A
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