Unit6 Nurturing nature-Developing ideas & Presenting ideas同步课时训练
【基础】
【选词填空】
in favour of;in addition;a number of;be aware of
1.I was asked if I anyone who was looking for work and could do the job as well as I had done.
2.We are her promotion to president.
3.Although our “act” would last only for a short time,we could see quite
interesting things.
4. ,the UN helps protect human rights and works to improve international laws.
【单句语法填空】
1.But unfortunately from his (腰部) down,he had no motor ability.
2.Songwriters who earn over $10,000 annually from song publishing royalties do not have q .
3.The bonds may no longer be (可转让的).
4.Generally speaking,the common wisdom is that it’s always better to specialize and then you can demand a higher s .
5.They are not made of g leather,which gives off bad smell.
6.I’ve just been reading a piece of paper and I found a job a on it would be perfect for you.
7.When you’re searching for the perfect secret site within your existing set-up,consider your present f spot.
8.We recommend that female a not wear a dress or clothing which is difficult to move around.
【完成句子】
1.问题是谁能带领他们脱贫。
The question is get rid of poverty.
2.要取得成功必须做好准备。
,we must make good preparation.
3.她发言支持这项计划。
She spoke .
4.他因表现勇敢而获得了一枚奖章。
He received a medal .
5.一切动物体都是由细胞组成的吗
Are all animal bodies
6.她工作很努力,很快便获得了提升。
She worked hard and .
7.她为寻回遗失的手镯提出以酬金答谢。
She the return of her lost bracelet.
8.有些人发现很难适应新的工作条件。
Some find it hard to the new working conditions.
【综合】
【阅读理解】
The Amazon basin region is home to about 2.5 million insect species,tens of thousands of plants,and some 2,000 birds and mammals.To date,at least 40,000 plant species,3,000 fish,1,294 birds,427 mammals,428 amphibians,and 378 reptiles have been scientifically classified in the region.One in five of all the birds in the world live in the Amazon rainforest.
The warm and wet forest has been in existence for at least 55 million years,and thrived even during glacial periods,allowing for the evolution of an unbelievable diversity of species.Radiocarbon dating (放射性碳定年法) has revealed trees of 10 centimeter in diameter to be more than 300 years old,and some trees over 1,000 years old,indicating that untouched forests can experience unbelievable longevity.
The first human inhabitants are thought to have settled in the Amazon region about 11,200 years ago.European explorers arrived in the 16th century,bringing diseases which travelled faster than the explorers themselves,killing perhaps as many as 90% of the indigenous inhabitants (土著居民).By the late 17th century the Amazon basin was controlled by Portuguese and Spanish explorers.
The Amazon rainforest has been described as the lungs of our planet because of its important role in recycling carbon dioxide into oxygen.But due to deforestation (滥伐森林),rainforests now cover less than 5% of the Earth’s land surface,and experts believe that this is a big contributor to global climate change.Severe deforestation began in the 20th century,with 587,000 square kilometers lost up to the year 2000.Most deforested land is used for grassland to raise farm animals and agriculture.The addition of transport routes has led to increased settlement and deforestation,and at the present rate,scientists estimate that the Amazon rainforest will be reduced by 40% in two decades.
1.Why are the figures mentioned in Paragraph 1
A.To prove the forest untouched.
B.To classify species scientifically.
C.To show the diversity of species.
D.To attract more attention to the Amazon region.
2.Why did most indigenous inhabitants in the Amazon region die
A.Because European explorers brought diseases there.
B.Because Portuguese explorers treated them badly.
C.Because a lot of trees were cut down and burned.
D.Because they got killed by Spanish explorers.
3.What can be inferred about the Amazon rainforest
A.It has the largest number of species.
B.It covers over 5% of South America.
C.It is becoming larger in area.
D.It is being endangered now.
4.What may be included in the following paragraph
A.Examples of destroying forests.
B.Measures to protect rainforests.
C.New settlements in the Amazon region.
D.Ways to stop global warming.
【应用文】
假设你是新华中学的学生李华,你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好周末去上海迪斯尼乐园游玩,但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件:
1.表示歉意;
2.解释原因;
3.另约时间。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【概要写作】
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
Nowadays, more and more college students have no problem walking into a classroom and opening their laptops.Others may spend an entire study period with a smartphone in hand.Some people argue that the increasing use of technology can have many helpful effects on society.But a recent research suggests that using technology during class time may harm college students’ ability to remember and process the subject material.
Arnold Glass, a professor in Rutgers University in New Jersey, and a student researcher investigated the issue of divided student attention.The study involved 118 Rutgers students who were taking the same level college class.The students were permitted to use any electronic device during half of their daily class periods.During the other half, no one was allowed to use any technology.
The researchers found that the average daily quiz results showed no evidence of harmful effects from the use of technology.However, the average results of the larger tests and final exam showed that all the students performed poorly when they were permitted to use technology in the classroom.Glass argues that it shows the use of electronic devices in the classroom prevents students from processing information.When the students hear what the professor is saying, they might be buying things online or reading unrelated emails at the same time.And that, Glass says, makes it harder for the information to enter their long term memory.Even though the students know what the professor said at that time, they no longer remember it a week later because they missed the opportunity.
However, Lauren Margulieux, an assistant professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta argues that there are times when classroom use of technology is unavoidable.So, he says, educators need to consider that something other than technology is distracting students.
In fact, a special software program has been created.Students can use the program, which engages students more with the class material on their personal devices during a given class.It can also be used to observe student activity and prevent them from opening unrelated pages and programs.
参考答案:
【基础】
【选词填空】
was aware of
in favour of
a number of
In addition
【单句语法填空】
waist
qualifications
negotiable
salary
genuine
advertised
favourite
applicants
【完成句子】
who could lead them to
To succeed
in favour of the project
in reward for his bravery
made up of cells
was soon promoted
offered a reward for
accommodate themselves to
【综合】
【阅读理解】
CADB
【应用文】
Dear Tom,
I am indeed very sorry that I can’t go to Shanghai Disney World with you on the weekend,which I have promised.I feel badly about it and want you to know what happened.
Just now,my cousin,Li Qiong,who left home to Australia for his further study last year,informed me that he would return this Saturday morning.And asked me to pick him up at the airport with his family.You know,we haven’t seen each other for almost a year.
I sincerely hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation.I would appreciate your allowing me to make another date to show you around Shanghai Disney World.Once again,I’m sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
【概要写作】
A recent research shows using technology in class may prevent college students remembering and processing information.(要点1)118 students participated in the research where they used technology during half of class periods.(要点2) The researchers found in the long run the students’ performances were poor when using technology because they were distracted.(要点3) But another researcher thinks something else except technology is to blame for distracting students.(要点4)Actually, a special software program has been made to keep students focused.(要点5)