Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents
(Section B 1a—1e)
一、词组翻译
1.借某物不归还
2.抄袭别人的作业
3.做你自己
4.把作业忘在家里
5.害怕在人们面前说话
6.不再……
7.独自消磨时光
8.与某人竞争
9.其他家庭成员
10.给我很多有关学校的压力
二、根据句意及汉语提示完成句子
1.How many (成员) are there in the volunteer club
2.Nowadays, it’s normal to (竞争), but make sure to be fair.
3. (抄袭) other students’ homework is not right.
4.He has come back to China and he doesn’t live in America (不再).
5.Sometimes (压力) is also a good thing. It can make you study harder.
三、根据汉语意思完成句子
1.我父母给我许多学业上的压力。
My parents me about school.
2.我不想和同学竞争。我们为什么不互相帮助来取得进步呢
I don’t want to my classmates. we help to improve
3.生活不应该只是关于成绩。和朋友出去逛逛也是重要的。
Life shouldn’t just grades. with friends also important.
4.你不应该和你的弟弟打架。
You shouldn’t your younger brother.
5.我没有足够的时间做运动。
I don’t have play sports.
四、完形填空
A father and his daughter were flying a kite in the park. The young daughter was a little bit tired, so they took a 1 on the bench(长椅). When the daughter saw an old man selling apples, she asked her father to buy her an apple. Her father didn’t bring much money with him, but it was enough 2 two apples. So he did, and gave 3 of them to his daughter, smiling.
4 daughter held one apple in her left hand and the other in the right hand. Then the father asked her if she could 5 one of the apples with him. When the girl 6 this, she quickly took a bite(咬) of one apple. And before her father could speak, she also took a bite of the 7 apple.
The father was 8 . He wondered what 9 he made so that his daughter acted in such a greedy way. He was lost in thought. Perhaps he was just 10 too much. His daughter was too 11 to understand about sharing and giving. A smile disappeared from his face.
Suddenly, his daughter with an apple in her left hand said, “Daddy, have this one! It is much juicier and 12 .” Her father was speechless. He felt 13 about making the judgment(判断) so quickly about a small child. But his smile 14 knowing why his daughter quickly took a bite of each apple.
Don’t judge anything or draw a conclusion(结论) too quickly. 15 spare some more time to understand things better.
( )1.A.walk B.shower C.break D.picture
( )2.A.buying B.to buying C.to buy D.buy
( )3.A.both B.either C.neither D.all
( )4.A.His B.Her C.Its D.Their
( )5.A.cut B.wash C.share D.bring
( )6.A.saw B.listened C.had D.heard
( )7.A.first B.second C.third D.fourth
( )8.A.satisfied B.surprised C.moved D.happy
( )9.A.question B.trouble C.mistake D.problem
( )10.A.talking B.waking C.thinking D.flying
( )11.A.lazy B.strong C.young D.old
( )12.A.sweeter B.smaller C.saltier D.bigger
( )13.A.lonely B.great C.bad D.good
( )14.A.went away B.came back C.ran off D.left out
( )15.A.Always B.Never C.Hardly D.Sometimes
五、阅读理解
Lang Lang is one of the world’s greatest pianists. When he was three years old, he started piano lessons. Two years later he won first place in a piano competition. This early success gave his father high hopes that Lang Lang would become a great pianist.
When Lang Lang was nine, his father gave up his job and took him to Beijing. His father wanted him to study at the Central Conservatory of Music(中央音乐学院).
Lang Lang had piano lessons once a week to prepare for the conservatory. His lessons were expensive and very difficult. Lang Lang’s piano teacher didn’t like him and he called her “Professor(教授) Anger”. She gave him a hard time. One afternoon his teacher said he had no talent and told him to go home. Hearing it, Lang Lang didn’t want to play the piano anymore. For several months, he didn’t play the piano or speak to his father. Then some friends encouraged(鼓励) him to play a piece for them, and he realized his great love for the piano. For the next months, he practiced hard and his father encouraged him. Finally he was accepted into the conservatory with a full scholarship(奖学金). Since then his career(事业) has grown and he has become a star.
( )1.Why did Lang Lang’s father take him to Beijing
A.To get a new job in Beijing.
B.To get together with his mother.
C.To visit the Central Conservatory of Music.
D.To prepare for the Central Conservatory of Music.
( )2.How often did Lang Lang take piano lessons
A.Every day. B.Twice a week.
C.Once a week. D.Once a month.
( )3.What does the underlined sentence mean
A.She didn’t teach the piano well.
B.She made his situation difficult.
C.It was easy for her to get angry.
D.It was hard for her to change her mind.
( )4.What can we know from the passage about Lang Lang
A.His father was strict with him.
B.He was talented enough to be successful.
C.His friends helped him realize his love for the piano.
D.He went to the conservatory without a scholarship.
六、任务型阅读
阅读下面短文,从方框中所给的A—E五个选项中选择正确的选项(其中一项是多余选项),将其序号填入第1—4题,并完成第5题。
Henry is going through a very hard time because of his wife’s(妻子的) death. 1 For months, Henry just sits without doing anything.
Henry’s neighbor, an old woman named Lisa, sees him one day from her yard(院子). “Hello, Henry! This fence(栅栏) is broken. 2 ” Lisa asks. Henry is angry because he is the one who needs help right now. But she is too old to fix the fence herself, so he agrees.
Henry works on the fence for days. 3 Henry smiles(微笑) for the first time in months.“Could you please paint it for me ” Lisa says. Henry cannot believe she is asking for more help, but he agrees finally. He works hard painting the fence in the hot sun. As their neighbors pass by, they all tell Henry what a beautiful job he is doing. Henry feels very happy. He finally understands why Lisa asks him for help. 4 He helps her, but she truly saves him.
A.Can you help me fix it
B.When he finishes, Lisa thanks him.
C.He feels that life without her is meaningless.
D.She asks him to come closer to the fence next to her house.
E.She knows that staying busy can help him forget his sadness.
5.What does the woman ask Henry to do the second time (不多于10个单词)
参考答案
一、1.borrow sth. without returning it/them 2.copy others’ homework 3.just be yourself 4.leave one’s homework at home 5.be afraid of speaking in front of people 6.not... anymore 7.spend time alone 8.compete with sb. 9.other family members 10.give me a lot of pressure about school
二、1.members 2.compete 3.Copying 4.anymore 5.pressure
三、1.give, a lot of pressure 2.compete with, Why don’t, each other 3.be about, Hanging out, is 4.have a fight with
5.enough time to
四、1—5.CCAAC 6—10.DBBCC 11—15.CACBA
五、1—4.DCBC
六、1—4.CABE 5.She asks him to paint the fence for her.Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents
(Section B 2a—2e)
一、词组翻译
1.上课外补习课
2.一个典型的美国家庭
3.把某人带去足球训练
4.舍弃一些活动
5.匆忙吃晚饭
6.竞争从很小就开始了
7.比较;对比
8.逼孩子那么紧
9.造成许多压力
10.有时间休息和独立思考
二、根据句意及汉语提示完成句子
1.The (发展) of the Internet helps us get information easily.
2.Parents shouldn’t (督促) their children too hard.
3.Reading and writing are two important (技能).
4.We didn’t know what (引起) the fire.
5.The Smiths are a (典型的) American family.
三、用方框中所给词组的适当形式填空
cut out compare... with in one’s opinion get into get on with
1.— , English is more important than Chinese.
—I disagree. I think English is as important as Chinese.
2.Learning some exam skills can help you a good college.
3.I the last paragraph of my article because it was meaningless.4.Do you know how to small children
5.Next, let’s Jenny’s article Henry’s.
四、完形填空
13 year old Li Wan is a middle school student. She has to live with her grandparents after her parents got divorced(离婚). Li Wan’s father is busy with work and lives with his second wife and newborn son. So the 1 between the father and the daughter is difficult. To improve the 2 , the father buys his lonely daughter a little dog. The dog brings love and 3 to Li Wan’s life. Li Wan likes physics(物理) very much, so she 4 the dog Einstein. They spend lots of time together and have the same meal.
5 it doesn’t last long. Einstein is lost when Li Wan’s grandpa brings it to a vegetable market. Li Wan’s father thinks it is not a big 6 and he buys Li Wan a pair of roller skates to comfort(安慰) her. But Li Wan cares Einstein too much and she 7 a lot with her family. Li Wan looks for Einstein by 8 for days and arrives home quite late. Her family worry 9 her very much and her grandpa hurts his foot when he looks for Li Wan. Li Wan’s father doesn’t want to 10 like this. Then Li Wan’s stepmother(继母) comes up with an idea. She finds 11 dog. It is quite 12 to Einstein. She tells Li Wan it’s Einstein, but Li Wan knows 13 Einstein looks like and she is very angry. She 14 the dog and never plays with it. Will Li Wan 15 the dog Just watch the movie Einstein and Einstein(《狗十三》).
( )1.A.space B.pressure C.relation D.opinion
( )2.A.health B.result C.performance D.situation
( )3.A.stress B.joy C.problems D.worries
( )4.A.names B.buys C.talks D.says
( )5.A.So B.But C.If D.And
( )6.A.noise B.surprise C.deal D.difference
( )7.A.argues B.guesses C.misses D.compares
( )8.A.yourself B.herself C.ourselves D.themselves
( )9.A.at B.with C.for D.about
( )10.A.start B.copy C.die D.continue
( )11.A.other B.the other C.others D.another
( )12.A.possible B.unfair C.similar D.different
( )13.A.what B.where C.why D.how
( )14.A.trains B.achieves C.hates D.carries
( )15.A.get on with B.give up C.keep up with D.depend on
五、阅读理解
It’s not an easy thing to speak out how we really feel sometimes. An English teacher from Fremont, California, thought of a creative way to help her students express(表达) their feelings.
Erin Castillo is a special education teacher. She made a “mental health checklist(心理健康调查表)” for her students. The checklist asks kids if they are “Great”, “OK”, “Meh”, “Struggling(挣扎)”, “Having a hard time” or “In a really dark place”. Each student needs to write his name on the back of the paper and put it in the section(部分) describing how he is feeling. If he puts it in the “Struggling” section, he knows he should talk with friends or parents. If he is “Having a hard time” or “In a really dark place”, Castillo goes to talk with him.
Also, Castillo made a table for “Coffee Time”. Students can sit at the table and work quietly and independently. They can listen to music, have a snack or just enjoy some “me time”.
“It is important for teachers to create(创造) a classroom where students feel safe to communicate with others,” Castillo said.
( )1.Why did Castillo make the checklist
A.To make friends with her students.
B.To help teachers feel better.
C.To help students express feelings.
D.To have a talk with everyone.
( )2.Castillo will talk with the student who puts his paper in the “ ” sections.
①Great
②OK
③Meh
④Struggling
⑤Having a hard time
⑥In a really dark place
A.④⑤ B.⑤⑥
C.④⑥ D.④⑤⑥
( )3.What can’t students do at the table for “Coffee Time”
A.Listen to music. B.Talk with others.
C.Have a snack. D.Work quietly.
( )4.In which part of the magazine can we find the passage
A.Science. B.Culture.
C.Sports. D.People.
六、语法填空
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
When you were young, your parents made 1 (decide) for you, such as what to wear, what to eat, and when to go to bed. You needed that because you were too young to take care of 2 (you).
When you grow up and become a teenager, you have your own 3 (opinion) and thoughts and can decide for yourself. 4 your parents aren’t used to the new you yet. This can 5 (cause) a lot of arguments(争吵) between you and your parents. You want to cover your walls 6 your favorite stars’ posters; they don’t understand why you don’t like your wallpaper anymore. You think it’s OK to hang out with friends after school; they don’t 7 (allow) you to do that.
You get angry because you feel your parents don’t respect you and don’t give you space to do 8 you like. Your parents get angry because they 9 (agree) with you.
10 good news is that your parents will finally understand you if you communicate with them as often as possible. It can take several years for them to get used to their new roles, though.
参考答案
一、
1.have/take after school classes/lessons
2.a typical American family
3.take sb.to football training
4.cut out a few/some activities
5.have a quick dinner/have dinner quickly
6.competitions start very young
7.compare... with...
8.push the kids so hard
9.cause a lot of stress
10.have time to relax and think for oneself
二、1.development 2.push 3.skills 4.caused 5.typical
三、1.In my opinion 2.get into 3.cut out 4.get on with
5.compare, with
四、1—5.CDBAB 6—10.CABDD 11—15.DCACA
五、1—4.CBBD
六、1.decisions 2.yourself 3.opinions 4.But 5.cause
6.with 7.allow 8.what 9.disagree 10.TheUnit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents
(Section B 3a—Self Check)
一、用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空
until although so that whatever instead
1.Mary didn’t laugh at me. , she offered to help me.
2.He decided to go, I told him not to.
3.You can borrow you like in my room.
4.He hid behind the door they would not see him.
5.We didn’t arrive at the hotel midnight.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子
1.今天晚上你为什么不早点睡觉呢
go to sleep earlier this evening
2.你为什么不再尝试一下呢
Why you it again
3.我们最好邀请吉姆和杰克参加今晚的聚会。
We’d Jim and Jack the party tonight.
4.你不应该服太多的药。
You take too much medicine.
5.为了保持健康,你应该多运动。
You should in order to keep healthy.
三、阅读理解
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not munication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some suggestions for you to bridge the generation gap(代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t accept your ideas if you are shouting at them. You can’t express(表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise(和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a car.They argued over it, but finally they came to a compromise. Michael bought the car, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
( )1.Who will have a communication problem
A.Parents and children of all ages.
B.Children and other people.
C.Parents and their school children.
D.Teachers and their students.
( )2.How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap
A.Five. B.Four.
C.Three. D.Two.
( )3.The underlined phrase “cool off” in the passage means “ ”.
A.make yourself happy
B.get yourself quiet and relaxed
C.become angry
D.go away quickly
( )4.If there is a generation gap between you and your parents, you’d better .
A.know about their values
B.keep away from them
C.agree with them all the time
D.have a talk with them often
四、阅读下面短文,然后根据括号内所给中文提示写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)
Mario and Jimmy were brothers. They lived next door to each other. Once, they 1 (争吵) with each other over a small thing. Their 2 (关系) became bad and they said terrible things to each other. At last, they stopped any kind of 3 (沟通) between them.
One day, a man knocked(敲) on Mario’s door. “I’m looking for some work. 4 (也许) you can help me. Could you 5 (提供) me a job ” the man asked. Mario pointed at a lake and said, “It used to be a garden, but my brother turned it into a lake. Please build a wall here so that I don’t have to see his place 6 (再也不).”
“It’s easy, but I need some 7 (恰当的) tools(工具),” the man said. So Mario went to the store to buy the tools. When he 8 (返回),instead of a wall, he saw a beautiful bridge between his house and Jimmy’s.
Jimmy saw the bridge too. He came out and said to Mario,“Although I said terrible things, you tried your best to work out the problem. I was 9 (错误的) to argue with you.”
“It’s all right. It’s not a big 10 (事情) after all,” Mario said.
When the brothers looked at the man, he was just leaving.“I have more bridges to build,” he said.
五、语法填空
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Tears went out of my eyes when I talked to my mom on the phone.
It was 7:30 in the evening. She was still working in the field. They are my parents. They are always working hard. My father works from seven in the morning 1 nine in the evening. And my mom is much 2 (busy) than him because all the housework is left to her. Besides, she also has to look after the vineyard(葡萄园).
Every day she gets up early at 4:00 in the morning, and keeps on working till evening. One day I 3 (call) her at eight in the evening. She said,“I’ve just got home from the vineyard and 4 (not have) supper yet. I am washing the clothes now.”
5 they are busy and tired, they forget it as soon as I appear. For them, the happiest time is to be with me. Once my mom saw me 6 (walk) towards home, she cried 7 (happy). Whenever I go back home, she always runs into the kitchen to cook something delicious for 8 .
Dear Mom and Dad, I am your hope. I’ll take more exercise to keep healthy. I am going to study harder to be excellent at school.
Love, sometimes, doesn’t need many 9 (word). Love your parents as they love you. Give them 10 call and tell them you miss them.
六、书面表达
你将代表学校参加中学生英语演讲比赛,演讲的题目是“Learning to Get Along with Our Parents”,请你用英语写一篇不少于80词的演讲稿(演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数)。内容要点如下:
现象 经常跟父母发火,甚至几天不说话
原因 ①父母过分关注分数,使我们精神紧张 ②周末让我们上很多课外辅导课,没有时间做我们喜欢做的事情
措施(不少于3点) ①我们应该和父母沟通 ②我们…… ③我们……
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. Today my topic is “Learning to Get Along with Our Parents”.
These days, most of us feel it is hard to get along with our parents.
That’s all for my speech. Thank you.
参考答案
一、1.Instead 2.although 3.whatever 4.so that 5.until
二、1.Why not 2.don’t, try 3.better invite, to 4.shouldn’t
5.do more sports/exercise
三、1—4.ABBD
四、1.argued 2.relation 3.communication 4.Perhaps/Maybe 5.offer 6.anymore 7.proper 8.returned 9.wrong 10.deal
五、1.to 2.busier 3.called 4.haven’t had 5.Although/Though
6.walking 7.happily 8.me 9.words 10.a
六、One possible version:
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. Today my topic is “Learning to Get Along with Our Parents”.
These days, most of us feel it is hard to get along with our parents. We easily get angry with our parents for no reason and even don’t talk to them for days.
I think there are some reasons. First, our parents only care about our grades and it makes us stressed. Second, they ask us to have lots of classes on weekends. As a result, we don’t have time to do what we like.
It’s time for us to change. First, we should often communicate with them. Also we can help do some housework to show our love to them. Finally, we should spend our time properly on our schoolwork and hobbies so that our parents won’t feel worried about us.
That s all for my speech. Thank you.(107 words)
