Unit 1　课下能力提升(二)　

　　Ⅰ.单句语法填空

　　1．________ is the power of TV that it can make a person suddenly famous.

　　2．In the 1920s, a car ________ (run) very slowly, but anyhow, it was faster than a bike.

　　3．The new suspension bridge ________(design) by the end of last month.

　　4．What do you think of the man I recommend ________ (take) charge of the sales department?

　　5．The reason ________ she couldn't come to the meeting was ________ she had not been invited.

　　6．My husband is senior ________ me by five years.

　　7．We were ________ by the ________ news that an eight­year­old child went to college.(amaze)

　　Ⅱ.完成句子

　　1．无论你喜欢哪一个，你喜欢什么，总会有适合你的主题公园！

　　____________________， there is a theme park for you!

　　2．--我无法记住那些语法规则！

　　--不只你一个人这样。多加练习。

　　-I can't remember those grammar rules!

　　-________________. Practise more.

　　3．他工作了一整个夏天为了攒钱买一架钢琴。

　　He worked all summer __________________________ of a piano.

　　4．据说现在这个发电厂是过去的两倍大。

　　It's said that the power plant is now ________________ what it was.

　　5．她是一个头脑简单的女孩，很容易就被别人说服而听从别人的意见。

　　She is a simple­minded girl ____________________ others' opinions.

　　6．画廊就是展出各种艺术品的地方。

　　A gallery is one ________________________.

　　Ⅲ.阅读理解

　　A

　　Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet. Basically, Internet dating, is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.

　　The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile (简介) which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so on. A photograph is optional, but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one­time registration fee to use their services.

　　Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.

　　Just as in conventional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating. The person you have been talking to on the Net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or private details, such as marital status, income, for their own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Nevertheless, taking a few simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun.

1．The purpose of writing the passage is to ________.