Unit1 Growing up SectionA Starting out & Understanding ideas
一、单词填空
1.________(咀嚼) your food completely makes it easier for your body to absorb the nutrients of food.
2.The time spent on group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting ________(纽带) of friendship.
3.Any given culture is a reflection of the ________(政治) and economics of a given society.
4.You should allow a little time after a meal for the food to ________(消化).
5.To rent a car you must produce a passport and a current driving _________(执照).
6.The application of intelligent robots in libraries makes the job of _________(图书馆管理员) easier and easier.
7.Picking out _________(家庭的) food and hazardous waste prevents the spread of disease.
8.Achieving success at this level requires a ________(花费) of time and energy.
9.It is predicted that more and more people will need ________(家庭的) robots to help them do housework.
10.Having spent the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong, Linda appears more _________(成熟的) than those of her age.
二、翻译
11.读句子:Personally, I think this is a touching book that everyone should read, whatever their age.就我个人而言,我认为这是一本无论年龄多大的人都应该读的、感人的书。
巧分析:句中黑体部分为_________________结构/句型。
学仿写:无论我们的选择是什么,我们都应该珍惜和拥抱生命中的这些时刻。
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12.读句子:And the grown-up would be greatly pleased to have met such a sensible man.这个成年人要是能遇到这样一个懂事的人,一定会非常高兴的。
巧分析:句中黑体部分为_________________结构/句型。
学仿写:我很高兴有机会向外国人介绍中国画。
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13.读句子:You asked if I have been thinking a lot about the future now that I'm 17.你问我既然17岁了,是否对未来想了很多。
巧分析:句中黑体部分为_________________结构/句型。
学仿写:既然他主管这里的一切,他就应该有发言权。
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14.读句子:To give an example, I will be signing an organ donation agreement this time tomorrow.举个例子,明天这个时候我将签署一份器官捐献协议。
巧分析:句中黑体部分为_________________结构/句型。
学仿写:明天这个时候,我将在家里做作业。
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15.读句子:I can't wait to be 18.我等不及要18岁了。
巧分析:句中黑体部分为_______________结构/句型。
学仿写:我迫不及待地想看到我的书被印出来。
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三、阅读理解
Most people hate change, which is sad since we often go through intense changes in life. And for some of us, even the smallest changes can upset our day. So the question is: Why do most of us find making adjustments to our lives so hard
Fear of change is nothing new. Over a century ago, the Parisians were unhappy about a particular addition to their city; the Eiffel Tower. In fact, the citizens were so angry about the plans for the tower that they protested its construction. As strange as it may seem, their anger was completely natural. They were given no choice about the huge change that was going to be made, so they became angry.
But we get upset about changes even when we do have a say in the matter and think about them carefully. Changes are brought about every day by the decisions we make: which school to attend, which job to take, whom to marry. Voluntary changes also make most of us uneasy because we don't know how those changes will affect our future.
People have discovered that the key to overcoming the fear and anger associated with change is to be flexible. When they are flexible, people can adapt to new situations more easily. Being flexible is especially important in the 21st century as technology makes change occur faster than ever before. Those who oppose change, especially with technology in the workplace, may find themselves out of a job.
When change comes and you have no choice but to face it, embrace it. A positive attitude helps a lot. In fact, the change may turn out to be the best thing for you. That new job you got may end up being much better than your old one. You may make the best friends of your life in the new city you moved to. Don't merely focus on how you feel about change; instead decide to accept the change. The change is the reality, and it's up to you whether the change will be a success or a failure. You never know—your next change may be your life's Eiffel Tower!
1.Why did the building of the Eiffel Tower make the Parisians unhappy
A.Because they didn't like the design of the Eiffel Tower.
B.Because they couldn't avoid accepting the Eiffel Tower.
C.Because it was no use building the Eiffel Tower.
D.Because the Eiffel Tower seemed strange.
2.How should we overcome negative emotions that the changes bring
A.We are not supposed to face the changes and let them alone.
B.We should actively accustom ourselves to the new circumstance.
C.We should not take the changes seriously and avoid them as much as possible.
D.We should know that the changes merely bring us bad influences.
3.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A.The change will probably make you fail like the Eiffel Tower.
B.The change is like the Eiffel Tower which is not good for our future life.
C.Your future life is never known just like the Eiffel Tower unknown to the Parisians.
D.Your future life is likely to be a great achievement due to the change.
4.What is the best title for the passage
A.The psychology of change B.The ways to overcome the fear
C.Changes that disturb us D.The bad effect of changes
四、七选五
Homework is made up of out-of-class activities and at-home activities teachers assign to students. It can include practice assignments that emphasize newly acquired skills. ①_________ Projects that have to be worked on in agreement with schoolwork also form a part of homework.
②_________ For example, to complete their homework in time, children start dividing their time into studying and playing, thus learning to complete their scheduled tasks within the time they have. They learn to do things on their own. They manage their time and complete their work independently.
Homework can also help build up children's confidence. ③_________ And those positive remarks can help develop students' confidence and encourage them to keep up with their good work.
In addition, homework gives students a chance to learn from their mistakes and overcome their weaknesses. It provides them with a platform to express what they know or have newly found, and exhibit their talents. ④_________ These help them improve their academic results.
However, to be as beneficial to students as possible, homework should be assigned properly. The amount and difficulty level of homework assignments should match the ages and abilities of students. ⑤_________ Homework proves to be beneficial only if it does not put students under stress or pressure.
A. Otherwise, it will become punishment.
B. Homework can benefit students in many ways.
C. Teachers give comments on the work that students do.
D. It also gives students the practice of whatever they learn in school.
E. Completing homework requires planning, organizing and acting upon it.
F. Students can gain a sense of accomplishment after completing homework.
G. It can be preparation assignments to make students ready for class activities.
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案:Chewing
2.答案:bond
3.答案:politics
4.答案:digest
5.答案:licence
6.答案:librarians
7.答案:household
8.答案:commitment
9.答案:household
10.答案:mature
二、11.答案:whatever引导的让步状语从句
Whatever our choices(are), we should cherish and embrace these moments in life.
12.答案:be greatly pleased to do sth.
I am greatly pleased to have an opportunity to introduce Chinese paintings to foreigners.
13.答案:now that引导的原因状语从句
Now that he is in charge of everything here,he should have a say.
14.答案:将来进行时
I will be doing my homework at home this time tomorrow.
15.答案:can't wait to do
I can't wait to see my book in print.
三、答案:1-4.BBDA
解析:1.推理判断题。由第二段中的They were given no choice about the huge change that was going to be made, so they became angry(对于即将发生的巨大变化,他们没有选择的余地,所以他们变得愤怒)可推断,埃菲尔铁塔的建造让巴黎人不高兴,是因为他们不得不接受埃菲尔铁塔,故B项正确。
2.细节理解题。由第五段中的When change comes and you have no choice but to face it, embrace it. A positive attitude helps a lot(当变化来临,而且你除了面对它别无选择时,拥抱它吧。积极的态度会很有帮助的)可知,我们应该积极地使自己适应新的环境,来克服这些变化带来的负面情绪。故选B。
3.句意猜测题。由文章最后一段中的The change is the reality, and it's up to you whether the change will be a success or a failure(改变是事实,而且这个改变是成功还是失败取决于你)可推测,画线句表示“由于改变,你未来的生活可能是一个伟大的成就”,故D项正确。
4.主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知,文章主要介绍改变对人们产生的心理效应,告诉我们当改变发生时,要勇敢地去面对。所以"The psychology of change(变化的心理学)"作为文章的标题最为合适。故选A。
四、答案:GBCDA
解析:这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了家庭作业给学生带来的益处:锻炼学生的时间管理能力、老师的积极评价帮助学生树立自信等,同时也指出家庭作业应当适当布置,否则就会变成一种惩罚。
①根据上文Homework is made up of out-of-class activities and at-home activities teachers assign to students. It can include practice assignments that emphasize newly acquired skills.可知,家庭作业由课外活动和教师分配给学生的家庭活动组成,它可以包括强调新获得的技能的实践作业;根据下文Projects that have to be worked on in agreement with schoolwork also form a part of homework.可知,家庭作业也包括与学校作业一致的活动。由此可推断此处也应介绍家庭作业的类型。上文中的assignments可对应到G项中的assignments,G项(它可以是准备作业,使学生为课堂活动做好准备。)符合文意,故选G。
②本句位于段首,有总领全段的作用。后文介绍了家庭作业给学生带来的好处,如锻炼学生管理时间的能力和独立完成任务的能力,因此B项(家庭作业可以在多方面使学生受益。)符合文意。故选B。
③根据后文And those positive remarks can help develop students' confidence and encourage them to keep up with their good work.可知,那些积极的评价有助于培养学生的自信心,并鼓励他们继续他们良好的表现。那些积极的评价就是指老师给学生的评价,对应C选项(老师对学生做的作业给出评价。)。下文中remarks对应到C选项中的comments,指老师对学生做的作业给出的评价,上下文连贯通顺,故选C。
④根据本段第一句可知,此段讲的是家庭作业使学生从错误中吸取教训并克服缺点。根据前文It provides them with a platform to express what they know or have newly found, and exhibit their talents.可知,家庭作业给他们提供了一个表达他们知道或新发现的东西、展示他们的才华的平台。D项中的It also gives与上文中的It provides相呼应,且D项(它也让学生练习他们在学校学到的东西。)与上一句共同构成下文These所指的内容。因此D项符合文意,故选D。
⑤根据上文The amount and difficulty level of homework assignments should match the ages and abilities of students.可知家庭作业的数量和困难度应该与学生的年龄和能力相匹配,故可推测下文是指如果不匹配,家庭作业就会成为惩罚。故选A。