Amusement parks

1. Amusement parks

2. Cloze Tests Emotions can be conveyed by _______. --- by Cheng Ying

3. 2014年浙江省普通高中英语学业水平（参考卷） Many people like to go to amusement parks to have fun, but I don’t! Last year, a group of my friends decided to spend a whole 11 at an amusement park in my city. I thought I would have fun, but I was wrong. I had the 12 time ever. We went on too many roller coasters (过山车). At first, they were all very 13 and I screamed loudly all the time. My friends wanted to 14 more of them, and so for three hours we didn’t stop to rest. We went on one coaster after another 15 I started feeling really sick. I 16 threw up (呕吐) on the last coaster. My friends decided that we needed a lunch break to help me 17 the whole day. My stomach was 18 feeling terrible, but they insisted that I should eat if I was going to have enough 19 for the rest of the day. I spent six dollars on a large order of fries. I picked up the saltshaker (小盐瓶), and to my 20 the top fell off, leaving all the salt on my food. My fries were ruined! By now I was really 21 and my face was red, so my friends suggested we go on a water ride so that I could cool down. I thought it was a good idea, but when we rode it, I forgot to 22 my glasses. At one point, my poor glasses fell off and into the water. I watched helplessly as 23 sank to the bottom. I had to go through the rest of the day almost 24 . I have decided that I will never go to amusement parks again, 25 someone offered me a million dollars to do it!

4. Many people like to go to amusement parks to have fun, but I don’t! Last year, a group of my friends decided to spend a whole day at an amusement park in my city. I thought I would have fun, but I was wrong. I had the worst time ever. We went on too many roller coasters (过山车). At first, they were all very exciting and I screamed loudly all the time. My friends wanted to ride more of them, and so for three hours we didn’t stop to rest. We went on one coaster after another before I started feeling really sick. I finally threw up (呕吐) on the last coaster. BABBD/CBADC/DABCA My friends decided that we needed a lunch break to help me survive the whole day. My stomach was still feeling terrible, but they insisted that I should eat if I was going to have enough energy for the rest of the day. I spent six dollars on a large order of fries. I picked up the saltshaker (小盐瓶), and to my surprise the top fell off, leaving all the salt on my food. My fries were ruined! By now I was really upset and my face was red, so my friends suggested we go on a water ride so that I could cool down. I thought it was a good idea, but when we rode it, I forgot to take off my glasses. At one point, my poor glasses fell off and into the water. I watched helplessly as they sank to the bottom. I had to go through the rest of the day almost blind . I have decided that I will never go to amusement parks again, even someone offered me a million dollars to do it!

5. What does the writer mean by saying “…someone offered me a million dollars to do it”? A. He wants someone to offer him a million dollars. B. He is determined never to go to amusement parks. C. He makes his decision to visit amusement parks again. D. He will visit amusement parks if someone provides money. Hyperbole!

6. 2014年浙江省普通高中英语学业水平（参考卷）2014年浙江省普通高中英语学业水平（参考卷） Many people like to go to amusement parks to have fun, but I don’t! Last year, a group of my friends decided to spend a whole day at an amusement park in my city. I thought I would have fun, but I was wrong. I had the worst time ever. We went on too many roller coasters (过山车). At first, they were all very exciting and I screamed loudly all the time. My friends wanted to ride more of them, and so for three hours we didn’t stop to rest. We went on one coaster after another before I started feeling really sick. I finally threw up (呕吐) on the last coaster. My friends decided that we needed a lunch break to help me survive the whole day. My stomach was still feeling terrible, but they insisted that I should eat if I was going to have enough energy for the rest of the day. I spent six dollars on a large order of fries. I picked up the saltshaker (小盐瓶), and to my surprise the top fell off, leaving all the salt on my food. My fries were ruined! By now I was really upset and my face was red, so my friends suggested we go on a water ride so that I could cool down. I thought it was a good idea, but when we rode it, I forgot to take off my glasses. At one point, my poor glasses fell off and into the water. I watched helplessly as they sank to the bottom. I had to go through the rest of the day almost blind . I have decided that I will never go to amusement parks again, even someone offered me a million dollars to do it! Tip1 Words convey emotions How does the writer feel?

7. Many people like to go to amusement parks to have fun, so do I! Last year, my friend and I _1_ have the chance to visit one in my city. Although there was a large crowd there, I had the _2_ time ever. I went on _3_roller coasters. They were so exciting that we wanted to _4_ more of them, and for three hours we went on one coaster after another _5_ without stopping to rest… I have decided that I will go to amusement parks again, 6 the cost is! 1. A. carelessly B. partly C. finally D. extremely 2. A. worst B. busiest C. greatest D. freest 3. A. too many B. a variety of C. so much D. amounts of 4. A. challenge B. drive C. watch D. go 5. A. even B. ever C. hardly D. never 6. A. whichever B. whatever C. whenever D. however Tip2 Writer’s feelings and attitudes make differences. What makes the difference?

8. 1) Cody finally got home. He was tired but _34_. He knew he was the _35_.April arrived a few minutes later and she congratulated him. 34.A.happy B. moved C. frightened D. disappointed 35.A.ruler B. brother C. winner D. owner 2) My coach said that I had lots of potential, and I became captain of my team At first, everyone on the team got equal playing time. …he told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I 55 down, I played better. 55. A fell B. stepped C. slowed D. calmed Emotions can be conveyed by_____?

9. 3) A successful scientist is generally a good observer… refuses to accept authority as the only reason for the truth. He always ______ ideas carefully and makes experiments to prove them. A. thinks B. checks C. has D. learns 4) On the night of the play, Jack was at the theatre early and he was already dressed in a policeman‘s clothes ______ the end of the first scene. A. before B. by C. after D. at Emotions can be conveyed by_____?

10. 5) The dog seemed to enjoy his mushrooms, and the officers then began to eat their meals, saying that the mushrooms had a very strange but quite pleasant taste. An hour later, they were all 9 when the gardener rushed in and said seriously that the dog was dead. Immediately, the officers jumped into their cars and rushed to the nearest hospital. 9.A. glad B. curious C. satisfied D. astonished 6) When Ray and Vi Donovan heard their son Christ had been attacked by a gang, they felt as if their world had caved in. The Donovans would be forgiven for hold on to the anger at the criminals forever. __22__ after 10 years of Christ’s death, Ray and Vi not only let go their _23_, but also managed to forgive the boys who beat their son to death. 22. A. Though B. But C. As D. Since 23. A. happiness B. surprise C. anger D. laughter Emotions can be conveyed by_____?

11. 7)He led me through the crowded shop…He placed his large hand _____ on his treasure and said, “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your pick …” A. unhappily B. lovingly C. pitifully D. gratefully 8) Jack and Mike did what the man did. Suddenly, all the people burst into __35__! After the service, Jack and Mike went to the priest, who could speak English. “What’s so _36_ ?”Jack asked. With a smile on his face the priest said, “Well, boys, there is a new baby, and it’s tradition to ask the father to stand up.” Jack and Mike looked at each and Mike shook his head feeling _39_. He smiled and said, “I guess we should understand what people do before we imitate(模仿) them. 35.A. anger B. sadness C. laughter D. tears 36.A. upset B. moving C. worrying D. funny 39.A. bored B. pleased C. calm D. embarrassed Emotions can be conveyed by_____?

12. It’s time to face the challenge!

13. We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. Earlier one evening, my wife asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. My daughter Holly had just got her driving permit, so I asked her to drive my truck for the shopping instead, as a chance of practice. While we were waiting for Holly, my son talked about how much he liked my truck, and I told him I enjoyed having it, too. But I was more or less 29 about Holly. Just then we heard a loud noise outside. My son looked out and _30_, Dad! Dad, Holly…truck! “Oh, my god!” when I ran to the door, I found the truck had been brought to a stop. The_32_ had happened in my own driveway. With little experience, Holly had my truck hit our garage wall. __34__, Holly was unhurt, but when I reached her, she was crying and saying, “oh, Dad, I’m sorry. I know how much you _35 _the truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried. I remember how _36_ Holly was the night she had my truck damaged, and how I _37_ her. The repaired truck reminds me of what really _38_ in my life. One day, when Holly looks back on her life, she will certainly know how I love my _40_a thousand times more than anything else. ACADCDDCB

14. In cloze tests, writer’s _______ and _________ make differences. ______ convey emotions. Pay attention to those words, you can make the right choice. And those words conveying emotions can be _____ ______ ___________ and ________. feelings Words attitudes v. n. adj+conj. adv.

15. What do these sentences mean? 1. I'm all alone in this world. 2. The loud music almost drove me up a wall. 3. I went straight home in a flood of tears 4. When I heard the news, I felt as if I were in heaven/ on top of the world. 5. Looking at him,  I found thousands of arrows piercing (穿孔）my chest.  Have you found them out correctly?

16. Homework: 1.Finish Cloze test (2010)

17. Last Saturday, my friend and I visited Wenzhou Amusement Park. There are various fantastic rides, from giant swinging ships to terrifying roller coasters. At first, we rode the famous roller coasters. And we were so _______ that our scream could even be heard miles away. Then my friend suggested we go on a water ride. However, much to our _______, it was closed because of the cold weather. Therefore, we visited the pirate ship instead, which turned out to be very interesting. At last, we entered the ghost house. As we took the ride through the dark jungle, we saw the eyes of strange creatures looking out at us. Oh, my god! I was almost _______ to death.